https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-01-03.pdf 25d81f58b962aac431c45ab1aa7294dd PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49054-1K3 Surplus di changes outl See Story on Page 2 ‘out of town’ igs approved See Story on Page 3 Wrestlers nn for Lamb t« See Story on Page 10 J Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Sines 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday, January 3, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 1 News Briefs PRICE 50- New library site plan to go to Circuit Court to talk State Rep. Lyon Jondahl, ixecutivc director of the Michi- of wring in r. Jan. 4, M the many working to modern society an J he a number of potential He has been a frequent Friday forums over the served in the Michigan ise of Representatives fur 22 years when he decided to run for as a Democrat, but lost in the . While in office was voted effective legislator is a secret An ordained aiaalcr «Uh the ailed Chare1' of CknU. he lives in The First Friday series, sponsored the Barry County Democratic takes place on the first each month at the Thomas Hall, corner of Green and n streets in Hastings. Those to attend may bring their or light fare may be pur-d at the hall. e Coffee Jan. 14 The next legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan 14, al the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled Io appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons: State Representa­ tive Gary Nt well. Rick Traer, repreVcra Ehlcrx and Greg Moore, repreMaking Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent isMcs and take up any concerns consfituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators ‘ " :k on the issues discussed. Legislative Coffee series is by he Barry County Cham- , Sunfield Wood drives set Red Croat blood drives are planned (or Monday. Jan. 7. at two area loca- One will be held from 1 to 6:45 pan. at St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Flor., Road. Delton. The other will be the same hours at the Sun­ field 'failed Brethren Church, 8436 West Grzad Ledge Highway. Fed Cross officiate say the recent spa'.e of bud weather and the holiday «won have combined to cause blood uapplies to be low in this region. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, L in reasonably good heahh and hasn't givea blood within 56 days of the date th Monday s drive is eligible to contribite. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Additional Mews Briefs Appear on Page 2 Though heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures plagued Barry County over the last days of 2001. they combined early Wednesday to provide attractive scenery for residents and visitors. Additional photos can be seen on page 3. (Banner photo by Shoiy Suber) Hastings gathers 37.8 inches of snow in 7 dalys by Shelly Sober Staff Writer A cold front which swept down from Canada and across Lake Michigan depos­ ited 37.8 inches of snow on Hastings be­ tween Dec. 23 and 30 bringing December’s snowfall total to 40.5 inches, according to local National Weather Service observer Dave McIntyre. “If you look at December of last year, 2000, we received 50.7 inches for the whole month so you begin to realize the impact that the weather system had on us," said McIntyre. “That’s a lot of snow.” In fact, Hastings earned a mention on the cable television station. The Weather Chan­ nel, during the seven day period when me­ teorologists reported numbers provided by McIntyre to the National Weather Service Office in Grand Rapids. “They reported that Hastings was at 19.6 inches of snow already on the ground," said McIntyre. “They’ll usually talk about the major cities but there aren't too many times they recognize the small cities because most people might not be aware of where Hastings is. It was kind of neat to see.” McIntyre's son, John, who lives in Ore­ gon. saw the repon and recognized that his father had provided the figures. “This system also affected Buffalo,” which received over seven feet of snow, said McIntyre, who added that the system created snowfall on the area every day dur­ ing the period until the system finally moved out of the area late on Dec. 30. McIntyre said December also provided a record high temperature on Dec. 5 when the mercury reached 70 degrees sending many people, including himself, to the golf courses. “Most of December was quite a unique month," he said, noting u^i the coldest temperature in December was 14 degrees. The temperature then dipped to five de­ grees after midnight on Jan. 1. The snowy, slushy roadways caused a number of motor vehicle accidents, some of which resulted in injuries though no fatali­ ties were reported in Barry County between Dec. 23 and 30. McIntyre said weather forecasters are currently watching another potential storm system off to the west, though no weather advisories had been issued for Barry County as of press time Wednesday. by David T. Young Editor The path now is clear for the Hastings Public Library Board to file a petition with Barry County Circuit Court to establish a site at the comer of Mill and Jefferson streets as the new library’s location. The Hastings City Council last Wednes­ day night (Dec. 26) adopted a resolution to approve the conditional transfer of the pro­ posed new library site at the comer of the Mill and Jefferson from the city to the li­ brary. The conditional transfer will permit the library and the city to jointly petition the court for vacation of the necessary por­ tions of Mill and Jefferson. All that’s needed yet is a circuit court or­ der to vacate the property to make way for the new library building. “We have to file the petition with the court first," cautioned City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes. who said that move should be made sometime early this year. The proposed new library site has met some opposition because it would involve closing off part of Mill Street, which now runs cast and west from Broadway to Micnigan Avenue. Led by Pct World owner Doug Ward, some citizens have gathered petitions and appeared at meetings deliber­ ating on the proposed site. However, the new library site has won the blessing of the City Council and has been able to cam site plan approval and special use permits from the Planning Commission and most recently from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Library Board has been considering a new library and has a capital campaign under way to fund such a project because the current facility on Church Street across from the courthouse is aging and inade­ quate. Opponents have said they agree that a new library facility is needed, but they don’t like the site selected. The council vote, with Harold Hawkins absent, was 6-2, with Joe Bicam and Don Spencer voting “no.” In other business last Wednesday night, the council: • Adopted a resolution to accept the ex­ pansion of a recently constructed portion of East North Street as a city street. • Approved the renewal of leases and contracts with Pamela Ronchcttc for rental property inside Fish Hatchery Park and with Advance Stone & Tile Fabrications, Affordable Welding, CoDee Press. Halo Products, Lakeland Boatworks, Michigan Lasermark, Royal Products, Turn-Key Tooling Solutions and Unlimited Fabrica­ tions for rental spaces inside the Hastings Industrial Incubator. • Adopted an ordinance to convert local fire and property maintenance codes from now obsolete 1996 Building Officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) to the 2000 International Fire Prevention and Property Maintenance codes. • Held a discussion on the availability of city parks during the winter and after dark during the summer, spring and fell. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said Tydcn and Fish Hatchcry parks are closed during the winter and after dark to try to cut down on vandalism, but they arc open to foot traffic, especially since the recent completion of the foot bridge over the Thomapple River in Tydcn Park. “We will try to make sure the parks arc open to the fullest extent possible.” Mans­ field told the council. MacKenzie, James still lead board Newly re-elected chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners Jeff MacKenzie and vice chairwoman Sandy James take the oath of office, administered by County Clerk Debbie Smith (right). by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the first time in about seven years, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Wednesday cast a unanimous ballot for its chairman. Jeff MacKenzie, an attorney, was re­ elected to the post by a vote of 8-0 at a spe­ cial organizational meeting of the board. Electing a chairman is an annual duty of commissioners. This marks the beginning of MacKenzic’s second term as chairman and his fourth year as a county commis­ sioner. See COUNTY, page 2 Mansfield earns high marks again from city by David T. Young Editor Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield has recorded high grades in the evaluation of his job performance for the second year in a row. The City Council last Wednesday night (Dec. 26) announced the compiled results of the evaluation, and the vast majority of his grades fell into the “excellent" or “good” categories. Mansfield has received high marks since he took over the city manager’s job in January 2000. when he was named to re­ place Howard Penrod, whose contract was nol renewed by the City Council. The city manager, in response to the re­ sults. told the council Wednesday night. “1 was very pleased and I certainly appreciate the input.” In a written memo to council members, he said. ”... the results appear to indicate that the council is hapopy with my per­ formance to date. I intend to continue to pursue opportunities for professional im­ provement, growth and development, and do the very best job I can for the City of Hastings." Mansfielu earned either “good" or “ex­ cellent” grades in the areas of fiscal man­ agement. intermediate and long-range plan­ ning. intergovernmental relations, relation­ ship with employees, professional develop­ ment and personal characteristics. He received “excellent” marks from all nine council members in attitude and in maintaining effective communications with the mayor and council and maintaining See MANSFIELD, page 2 Hastings City manager Jett Mansfield has received high marks for his job per­ formance in both of his first two years �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 3 2002 MANSFIELD, continued from page 1 availability to the city officials. There was only one grade of “needs im­ provement." in the area of “evaluates and keeps up with current methods and prac­ tices. Selects, leads, directs and develops staff members." There were several marks of "satisfac­ tory" and few more rated “no opinion." In the overall summary of Mansfield's evaluation, some of the comments were: “I find Jeff knowledgeable, motivated and dedicated in the performance of his job... a people person who can effectively deal with both employees and citizens. He is the right man in the right job.” "Jeff, you arc doing a great job! I couldn't be more satisfi ed with your per­ formance." “Keep up the good work." “New hours better serve the public. Feel that has made improvements over the last year in communication with the council and the public." “Just spend good quality time your fam­ ily.” “I have the greatest respect for his (Jeff's) ability to work with council, staff public and other governments and bring it all together, and a thank you too for assist­ ing me in responsibilities as a council per­ son.” “Excellent manager. Concern for the city, city residents, city employees and city operations arc high." At the conclusion of the evaluation, council members listed five new perform ancc goals and objectives: • “I would like to see the main streets have an overhead reflective name sign to help travelers find places easier after dark." • “1 would also like to see a band shelter in Fish Hatchery Park for concerts, etc.” • “Whatever comes new." • “Would like to sec new staff position (administrative assistant, gloating posi­ tion).” • “More money spent on curb/gutters (look into street grants)." Renewal of the city manager's employ­ ment contract will be on the agenda at the Monday evening. Jan.. 14. City Council meeting, as will renewal of the contract of City Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs Mansfield now makes slightly less than $70,000 a year in his job. Before he was elevated to the city manager's post, he served as director of public services for a little more than seven years, succeeding the retiring Mike Klovanich. Still MORE snowfall photos... More than 37 inches ot snowfall Dec 23-30 was too much for this mini storage building under construction on M-79 near Charlton Park Road. The heavy snow is being blamed for the buildino’s New Voafs Dav nnHanco ...down it goes! COUNTY, continued from page 1 Likewise, commissioners unanimously selected Sandy James to continv? as County Board vice chairwoman for the sixth consecutive year. Election of the County Board chairman was held by a voice roll call vote this year even through the board is allowed to elect its chairperson by secret ballot. MacKenzie was elected 6-2 last year in secret balloting. Electing a chairperson is the only time commissioners can vote by secret ballot. The County Board this week also ap­ proved Mackenzie's suggestion that four meetings be held outside of Hastings in March, April. May and June. (See separate story for details). “I’m going to be eagerly looking at tficsc meetings in the townships to sec how these work out. It's been something we’ve pul a lot of thought into," MacKenzie said. “I hope they work out well and arc attended. If they do well, it might be something we want to do more of in the future. The County Board has “a lot of work" in store for 2002, he said. “We’ve still got the ongoing proposals for building the new buildings (for the health department and County Commission on Aging). "We’re going to have a difficult and challenging year with the budget. I think, as the economy continues to struggle. But. I think we’ll he OK. It’s a good group of people to work with. I think we're going Io manage just fine." MacKenzie said. News Briefs Chamber focus meetings slated The Barry County Chamber of Area Commerce is sponsoring a number fo­ cus group meetings around the county this month. One session will be held for the Delton-Hickory Corners-Prairievillc areas at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 9, at the Barry Township Hall. Another will be for the Middlcville-Frecport-Wayland areas at 1 p.m. Friday. Jan. 11, at the Middle Villa on M-37 in Mid­ dleville. Items for discussion will include projects, an “Adopt-A-Comcr" pro­ gram. ribbon cuttings, future meeting dates and networking. Classical classes to resume Jan. 15 The third in a four-part series of classes on the history of classical mu­ sic will stan Tuesday evening. Jan. 8. at Room 109 of the Kellogg Commu­ nity College Fchsenfcld Center. The first 12 weeks covered Mozart through Dvorak, and plans call for the next cight-week series to include the French, impressionism, the late Ro­ mantic Russians, transitional figures like Mahler and Sibelius, the Scandi­ navians and a lol of the early 20th cen­ tury music. Il’s not too late for anyone inter­ ested to join the weekly Tuesday eve­ ning series, which is held weekly from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. David T. Young is the facilitator and the Kellogg Com­ munity College Institute for Learning in Retirement and Thornapple Arts Council are jointly sponsoring the se­ ries. For more information or to register for the $20 class, call Theresa Durham at KCC at 948-9500. extension 2642, or come to the Jan. 8 class and register on the night of the second one Jan. 15. On the County Board. MacKenzie repre­ sents District Five, which includes Maple Grove and Castleton townships and most of Woodland Township. James represents District Three, which is Rutland and Hope townships and a small area of Barry Town­ ship. Delton CROP Walk final total is *7,775 The books have been closed on the 2001 Delton Community CROP Walk, and com­ mittee members are pleased with the $7,775 raised from the Sept. 30 event and with the many people who donated, walked or participated in the roc k atho n. That amount is higher than the pledges tabulated on the day of the walk. About $200 in pledges is still expected to be col­ lected and will be credited toward funds raised in 2002. Twenty-five percent of the 2001 pro­ ceeds arc earmarked to stay in the Delton area and will be split between J he St. Am­ brose Community Food Part’ry and the Faith United Methodist Church Emergency Food Cupboard. They have already re­ ceived checks for a portion of the local funding. (Continued from page 1) Pheasants Forever banquet-dinner set The Barry County chapter of Pheas­ ants Forever will have its annual ban­ quet and auction Saturday evening, Jan. 12, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middlevi'le. The evening will include dinner, so­ cializing and auctions and drawings for wildlife art, sporting equipment, etc. Funds raised by the dinner and auc­ tion are used to support wildlife resto­ ration projects. For more information, or to obtain tickets, call 948-3917. Governor’s Cup list Includes TK Thornapplc Kellogg is one of 78 Michigan high schools that have been named as winners of the Governor’s Cup for academic performance. Each of the 78 schools won the cup for having the largest number of Michigan Merit Award winners in their respective athletic conferences, 72 in all in the state. Thornapplc Kellogg’s 166 Michi­ gan Merit Award winners was tops in the O-K Blue Conference. Having the most in the O-K Gold Conference, of which Caledonia and Hastings are members, was South Christian, which had 146. Particularly noted in each of the four class sizes were the four stale champions. Ann Arbor Pioneer in A, 344 Merit Awards; East Grand Rapids in B. 177; Saginaw Nouvel Catholic in C. 100. and Muskegon Catholic Cen­ tral in D. 46. Therefore, TK High School was only 11 Merit Award winners away from winning the Governor’s Cup state championship in Qass B. Governor’s Cup trophies will be presented to the state champions and conference winners at special award ceremonies scheduled for sometime in February. Snow kept falling... Snow plows were out in full force all over Barry County which logged a total of 40 inches of snow during the month of December after reaching record high of 70 de­ grees on Dec. 5. Man to stand trial in death of boydelivered after crash by Associr ted Press A Wayland man will stand trial on charges he killed his infant son. who was bom by emergency Caesarean sec­ tion after a car-train collision Xavyor Kcelyb Raedyn French was bom soon after the Jan. 3 crash and died four days later. Marty French, 26, was charged with driving with a suspended license causing death, a 15-year felony, and negligent homicide, a two-year misdemeanor. Six months after taking the matter under ad­ visement, Allegan County District Judge Gary Stewart on Friday ordered French to stand trial in his son's death. “He was basically a full-term baby," Al­ legan County Prosecutor Fred Anderson told The Grand Rapids Press on Saturday. “There wasn't any question in my mind this was a human being and that the accident (caused the death)." Defense attorney Andy Marks said he plans to challenge the charges. “If it was clear cut, it would not have taken (Slcv art) this long to decide," Marks said. Marks argued that a law to allow such charges in the death of a fetus tcxik effect June 1 after Xavyor died. “My argument was. it wasn't a crime be­ fore (the crash occurred) because legisla­ tors would not pass a new law to make something criminal that already was crimi­ nal," Marks said. French was driving last January during an ice storm when his car slid into a train in northcast Allegan County. French was pinned in. while his thcn-15-ycar-old girl­ friend Kara Hanford, the baby's mother, was ejected from the vehicle. A witness testified in May that French was driving too fast for conditions. A pa­ thologist testified that injuries sustained in the crash caused the death, the prosecutor said. French's license has been suspended pe­ riodically since 1994 for speeding tickets, restricted-license violations and driving with a suspended license. When the acci­ dent happened, his license was suspended through April 28, according to the Secre­ tary of State's Office. Marks said the drawn-out case has only added to the grief for French and Hanford, who survived the accident. “It was an accident, a tragic accident,” Marks said. “(They) should not be penal­ ized, period.” French was free on bond. A trial date has not been set. Surplus food distribution changes outlined by CAA The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, Barry County has announced requirements and changes in the distribution of CSFP (60+ food in the box! and TEFAP (surplus commodity) programs. Those unable to pick up CSFP (60+VMIC and or TEF\P distribution have the responsibility to designate a proxy (friend or family member) to pick up their food. A proxy sheet may be obtained by contacting the site volunteer or by calling Marla J. Rowe or Beverly Newton at the CAA at 448-4260. Or. a signed note may be sent with the proxy, giving them permission to pick up the distribution. Recipients who miss two distributions w ill be removed from the CSFP distribution list and will have to be rc-ccrtificd to become eligible again. Those who know they will be out of town for a period of time may inform the site volunteer or assign a proxy to pick up their distribution in their absence Notify the CAA office upon return to be reinstated. I For TEFAP (commodities) the clientproxy must have a current USDA Surplus Food Certification card. Re-certifi­ cation of cards is the responsibility of the client. Re-certifications will be done through Jan. 3 for the January distribution of commodities. Please call the office to make an appointment. No walk-ins arc accepted. For January distributions' • Hastings - St Rose Catholic Church (805 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings) Distribution of CSFP and TEFAP will be held Tuesday. Jan. 8 from about 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This is a tailgate distribution site. New for January: Most Commission on ' ging recipients shall pick their TEFAP Luxes up at St. Rose. Call site volunteer, Patty (Garrow) Morse at 948-3628. Clients arc asked to line up on Jefferson facing north, line going south. When the distribu­ tion truck is ready, cars will move along Bond Street onto Michigan into the St. Rose parking lot. exit and then go to Marshall to exit to destination. Hastings police will patrol for safety measures and volunteers shall be wearing green vests. • Hidden Valley - Hastings - Distribution of Food in the Box/TEFAP stall be held on Wednesday. Jan. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. Site volunteer is Lynn Trahan. 948-2838. • MOTI Housing - Pine Lake - New dis­ tribution site. TEFAP shall be distributed Tuesday. Jan. 8.2 to 2:30 p.m. Call site vol­ unteer Kathy Liccaga, MSU Extension Family Nutrition Program. 623-8119. • Commission on Afi J - Hastings will no longer be a distribution site. New for January: Most Commission on Aging recip­ ients shall pick their TEFAP boxes up at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings Tuesday. Jan. 8. Site volunteer is Patty (Garrow) Morse. 948-3628. • United Methodist Church of Middleville. HI Church St. New for January : Tailgate distribution for food in the box and commodities Tuesday. Jan. 8. Time: 12:15 to 1 p.m. Volunteer- will instruct recipients at the site for line-up of cars. Site volunteer is Catherine Moma. 795-3052. • Nashville, Masonic Temple (N. Main Street) - New for January: F.xxl in the Box and TEFAP will be distributed Tuesday. Jan. 8. One day distribution only. Distribution begins at 10 a.m., ends at 11 a.m. Site vol­ unteer is Sharon Sccord. (517) 852-9112. • Orangeville - Orangeville Township Hall. 6912 S. Boulter Road, Shelbyville Distribution of Food in the Box and TEFAP shall be held on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Site volunteer is Madeline Hom, 672-5681. • Hickory Comers. American Legion Post No. 484 (3801 Hickory Road, Hickory Comers) - Distribution of Food in the Box and TEFAP shall be held on Wednesday. Jan. 9.9 am. to 10:15 a.m. Site volunteer is Carol Mackey. 671-5236. • St. Ambrose Catholic Church - Delton (11252 Floria Rd.. Delton) - Distribution of Food in the Box shall be held on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 12:15 p.m. Site volun­ teer is Darlene Vickory 623-2924. • St. Ambrose Church-Delton (11252 Floria Rd.. Delton) - TEFAP distribution, Wednesday. Jan. 9, 10 to II a.m. Site vol­ unteer is Mary Finn, 671-4595. • Plcasantvicw Church (2601 Lacey Road, Dowling) - Distribution of Food in the Box and TEFAP shall be held on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 9 to 10 a.m. Site volun­ teers arc Jeanette Gagnon (721-8441) or Arlene Bernard (962-9748). • Zion Lutheran Church - Woodland (6338 Volte Rd . Woodland) - TEFAP (commodities) to be distributed Wednesday, Jan. 9, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Site volunteer is Norma Smith 374-3117. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 3. 2002 - Page 3 County Board approves four out-of-town meetings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the first time, four meetings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners this year will be held outside of Hastings. On the fourth Tuesdays of March. April, May and June the board will meet in outly­ ing areas of the county to hopcf'lly en­ hance attendance and participation by citi­ zens. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie included the different meeting locations in his proposed board “rules of procedure and regulations” for 2002, and his fellow com­ missioners unanimously approved the idea. On March 26, the County Board will meet in Barry Township; the April 23 meeting will be held in Thornapplc Town­ ship; May 28 in Johnston Township and June 25 in Woodland Township. No times have been set for the out-of­ town meetings because final arrangements have not been made with officials in those districts. MacKenzie hopes those four meetings will be held in the evening in public build­ ings. “The only reason I guess 1 was reluctant to put a definite time is, of course, we're asking someone else to use their hall or venue. We need to be a little bit flexible with their schedule, too. If they’ve got something going at a particular time we might need to go a little bit earlier or later" than 7 p.m., he said. Td like it in the evening so people who don't have an opportunity to make our day meetings might be able to make one of those if they’ve been interested in coming to a meeting. We want to try to make it as easy for people as possible.” Commissioner Clare Tripp commented that she thought the out-of-town meetings were an excellent idea. The remaining regular County Board meetings will be held at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the County Courthouse in Hastings. Another new change in the board's rules was discussed al length, concerning atten­ dance at assigned committee meetings. Each commissioner is required to serve on a specified number of County Board com­ mittees and to represent the board on county-related cornnussyn^. ... With the approved"change loBtc roles,*** the County Board chairman may remove a member from a committee because of three uncxcuscd absences. Attendance has been “a bit problematic in some areas,” MacKenzie told the board. “I think it’s tightening up more than at­ tempting to punish anyone,” he said after the meeting. “1 think we need this sort of thing. Hopefully, people will know what their responsibilities are and take it seri­ ously, and I think that committees will be receptive to excusing absences if the person has a reasonable excuse. We’re all going to get sick some day...We’re going to have emergencies. Il hopefully will let people know that if there’s some reason they can’t be there they need to make a call if at all possible.” Committees only meet once a month, so he said the new ru’e is a reasonable expec­ tation. Of the prospects of actually removing a person from a committee, MacKenzie told the board “it’s one of those provisions we hope we’ll never use.” Originally, MacKenzie had proposed the rule to say: “Upon three unexcuscd ab­ sences the committee chair will notify the board chairperson to remove the member from the committee." Commissioner Tom Wing suggested amending the motion to state “may re­ move” instead, and the County Board ap­ proved the amendment 7-1 with Wing changing his mind and voting no. “Committee members are expected to at­ tend committee meetings as scheduled and be punctual. If a member is unable to attend a committee meeting, he/she shall notify the administrator’s office,” the rule states. “The administrator’s office shall notify the chairperson of the committee and the alter­ nate to the committee. The alternate will notify the committee chair whether hc/shc is able to attend.” Commissioner Ken Neil said he sup­ ported the idea because tardiness interrupts a committee's business. If a commissioner expects to be laie, the alternate could attend instead, he said. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson called the proposal “a wonderful change in the by­ laws.” Commissioner Jim French noted that at times commissioners might not be able to attend committee sessions and should try to notify the administrator's office as far in advance as possible. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James also noted that in some situations such as the health of family members, it is not pos­ sible to give much advance notice. Another change in the rules provides for the administrator's office to give each com­ missioner a list of ail items which have been referred to committee but not reported out of committee. The list is to be presented one week before the first April and October meetings of the board. The intention is to prevent items from ‘disappearing’ in committee. MacKenzie said. Neil pointed out that if a committee docs not approve a recommendation, it docs not come back to the board. The original draft of the rule included making the “general referral” lists available in January and October as well, but some commissioners thought that would require too much work. “Twice a year is fine." Tripp said. A proposal hy Wilkinson to delete the paragraph from the board rules was unani­ mously defeated. An amendment to provid­ ing referral lists in April and October was approved 6-2. Wing and Commissioner Wayne Adams cast the dissenting voles. Wing said there were two issues last year that never came back to the board, but he did not give any details. Several different committee assignments were made. For instance. Neil is leaving Central Services and French is taking his place. Wing is leaving Facilities & Property and Neil is taking that spot. The purpose of each committee is to carry on a continuing evaluation of the per­ formance of activities and programs within its area of responsibility and to develop in­ formation, alternatives and recommenda­ tions for the entire board in those areas. Serving on the five standing committees, unanimously approved by the board, are: • Finance: Clare Tripp, chairwoman; Ken Neil, Wayne Adams and Jeff MacKenzie. Sandy James is the alternate. This commit­ tee's areas of responsibility include the county’s building authority, treasurer, pur­ chasing. capital budget and equalization. • County Development: Tom Wing, chairman; Jim French. Sandy James, Tom Wilkinson. Wayne Adams is the alternate. The committee's areas of responsibility are the county's Planning & Zoning, Soil & Waler Conservation, the Potawatami Rec­ reation, Conservation & Development Council, Cooperative Extension Service Emergency Preparedness. Local Emer­ gency Planning Council, Central Dispatch/E-911, Depart of Public Works, an<fSolid I^SC. • Facilities and Property: Sandy James, chairwoman; Ken Neil, Clare Tripp. Jim French. Jeff MacKenzie is the alternate. This committee's areas of responsibility are the county's parking, safety committee, buildings. Airport Commission, custodial, bid review and county parks. • Personnel: Ken Neil, chairman; Wayne Adams. Jeff MacKenzie, Sandy James. The alternate is Clare Tripp. The committee's areas of responsibility include the county's labor negotiations, county clerk. Commis­ sion on Aging. Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Thornapplc Manor. Commu­ nity Action Agency, Veterans' Affairs, Chief Executive Office Board, Family In­ dependence Agency, Substance Abuse, Area Agency on Aging (Region HI), medi­ cal examiner, mental health, employee benefits, personnel policies, county admin­ istrator. Appeals Committee and Classifica­ tion Committee. • Central Services: Wayne Adams, chair­ man; Tom Wilkinson, Clare Tripp, Jim French. The alternate is Tom Wing. The committee's areas of responsibility arc the County Sheriffs Department, county jail, marine patrol, road patrol. Drain Commis­ sion. county surveyor, remonumentation, county transit, road conimission. animal control, child care/probate, jury board, adult probation. Unified Trial Court Divi­ sion. register of deeds. Land Information Services, prosecuting attorney, child care welfare. Friend of the Court and law li­ brary. . County representatives on othe.’ boards and commissioners are Sandy James and Jeff MacKenzie on the Airport Commis­ sion; Tom Wilkinson on the Area Agency on Aging, Region III; Ken Neil, Clare Tripp and MacKenzie on the Barry-Eaton Board of Health; Wayne Adams, Jim French and Jeff MacKenzie on the Board of Public Works; Tom Wing and Tripp on the Community Action Agency Board; Neil on the Central Dispatch/E-911 Board; Wilkin­ son and Wing on the Chief Executive Offi­ cers Board Workforce; Neil and James on the Commission on Aging Board; Tripp on the Community Corrections Advisory; Wing on the Economic: Alik ace with Ad­ ams as an alternate; French on the Federal Emcrgeocy*Marttgenicffl T'.^cncy^Commit - The site of contention... The comer of Mill and Jefferson streets will be the site of the new Hastings Pub­ lic Library if everything proceeds as planned by the Ubra-y Board. Though some local residents have opposed the location, the proposed sit has won the green light from the Planning Commission, City Council and Zoning Board of Appeals. All that's left is approval from Barry County Circuit Court. tcc; MacKenzie on the Jordan Lake Board; Tripp on the Judicial Council; Wing and Adams on the Local Emergency Planning Commission; Wilkinson and MacKenzie on the Mental Health Board; Wilkinson on the Mortgage Review Board; Neil and MacK­ enzie on the Park.* & Recreation Board; MacKenzie on the Planning & Zoning Board; Wing on the Potawatami Recrea­ tion, Conservation and Development Board; Neil on Solid Waste; Tripp, James and Adams on Substance Abuse: French and James on Transportation and French and James on the Wrap-Around Team. James had asked to be removed from the Parks & Recreation Commission and Neil was named in her place. Public comment sought KCC prepares for visit by accreditation team from NCA Kellogg Community College is seeking comments from the public about the col­ lege in preparation for periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will undergo a comprehen­ sive evaluation visit Feb. 25-27. 2002, by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Associa­ tion of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kellogg Community College, one of more than 950 higher education institutions in the nation to voluntarily seek accredita­ tion, was first accredited by the commis­ sion in 1965, when it was part of the Battle Creek Public Schools, and then as an inde­ pendent entity in 1972. It was then re­ evaluated in 1982 and 1992. receiving full accreditation on both occasions. The 2002 NCA team will review the institution,s on­ going ability to meet the commission’s Cri­ teria for Accreditation and General Institu­ tional Requirements. “We have spent the past year in an inten­ sive self-study.” said College Provost Dr. G. Edward Haring. “The results of that study, by committees involving most of the members of the college’s faculty, admini­ stration, and support personnel, have been published in a book that is currently avail­ able for the public to see at the college’s Learning Resource Center. We hope some residents of the college district will take the time to review the self-study and send their comments as to the thoroughness and accu­ racy of the study to the North Central team before that group comes in February. It is very important for toe NCA group to know how the College is perceived by residents of the taxing district.” The public may sec the self-study at the KCC Learning Resource Center, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, from 7;30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Comments regarding the college should be submitted to: Public comment on Kellogg Community College, Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago. IL 60602. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institu­ tion or its academic programs, explained Kathy Tan, vice president for college rela­ tions. “AH submissions about the college must be in writing and signed by the indi­ vidual submitting them. The commission also wants everyone to know that com­ ments cannot be treated as confidential.” All comments must be submitted prior to Jan. 25, 2002, so that they are received in time for study by the evaluation team be­ fore they arrive in February. BIRCH shows accomplishments from local spirit of cooperation Have you ever driven on Mill Street in Hastings and noticed the line-up of eight fire trucks gleaming with polish? Some call it a beautiful sight and an il­ lustration of what can be accomplished when many people cooperate together to provide efficient, effective fire protection. With the exception of a 2000 model Class A pumper quint with 100-foot lad­ ders. seven of the trucks arc owned by the BIRCH Rural Fire Association. The quint pumper is partially owned by BIRCH, which pledged $100,000 to the cost, and the city of Hastings, which pledged $70,000. BIRCH is the acronym for the (ownships of Baltimore. Irving. Rutland. Carlton and Hastings, which formed the nonprofit rural fire association March 14, 1979. BIRCH serves 100 percent of Baltimore. Rutland and Hastings townships; 50 percent of Carlton Township and 25 percent of Irving. All the assets of BIRCH are owned by the member tow nships. Inventory assets are more than $600,000. providing more than “fire protection.” BIRCH receives its revenues from dues based on the taxable value of property lo­ cated in each of the five covered townships. In an agreement with the city of Hast­ ings. the city houses and operates BIRCH equipment. In turn, BIRCH pays the city a percentage of the operating expenditures of the Hastings Fire Department. BIRCH’s share in the year ending June 30, 2000 was The City of Hastings and the BIRCH Rural Fire Association have joined forces to ennance fire protection in the area since 1979. $149,618. Other expenses brought BIRCH’s total expenses to $150,368, in­ cluding what was paid to Hastings. Those costs cover wages, fuel, insurance, workers compensation, etc. Hastings also has the right to use BIRCH equipment within the city limits. BIRCH is governed by a board com­ posed of the supervisor of each township and one member-at-large who lives in the serviced area. (Except Irving Township, which has only nine sections covered in 25 percent of the township, so it only has their supervisor on the board). Jim Brown, Hastings Township supervi­ sor, is chairman of the BIRCH Board. Richard Thomas is vice chairman. Rutland has Supervisor Roger Vilmont and Marlin Waters on the board. Baltimore has Super­ visor George Cullers and Shirley Drake, who is BIRCH’s secretary-treasurer. Carl­ ton has Supervisor Brad Carpenter and Dave Sixberry on the board. Irving has Su­ pervisor Kathee Pierce. A joint fire board oversees all equip­ ment and logs, makes recommendations and governs the agreement. Serving on that panel are Hastings City Manager Jeff See BIRCH, page 14 �Pa®. 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 3. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... Criticism of Barry County COA forums, plan uninformed To the editor: In defense of the hard working men and women who last year faithfully delivered 44,768 Meals on Wheels, served 7,459 Friendship Center meals, provided 2,120 hours of bath service, cleaned homes for 4,305 hours, gave 1,438 hours of respite care, assisted with 564 transports, com­ pleted 176 in-home assessments, provided 1,262 hours of minor hon e repair and counseled 54 grandparents raising their grandchildren, I feel compelled to respond to some of the misinformation contained in William Nesbitt's letter published last week. It’s always troubling to read letters to the editor from members of the community who choose to "'go public" w ith their griev­ ances without ever contacting the agency with whom they have disagreement. Such is the case with Mr. Nesbitt. From his letter, 1 understand that Mr. Nesbitt attended the first of five community input forums sponsored recently by the Barry County Commission on Aging. If he learned about the forums from one of our many public notices, he would have known that their purpose was to collect informa­ tion from the public on the types of serv­ ices they felt should be offered to older adults in Barry County. It was intentionally designed to provide citizens with an oppor­ tunity to tell us what is important to them and senior citizens in their community. It was a deliberate part of a planning process that solicits citizen input to assist the board and staff in being more responsive to com­ munity needs. It is widely agreed that the most honest and useful information comes from using an unbiased facilitator to conduct these types of sessions. Mr. Nesbitt is terribly uninformed about the Commission on Aging's health services that "could just as easily be provided by the Health Department, just as they arc in most of the surrounding counties." Health serv­ ices provided by the Commission on Aging (personal care, homemaking and respite) and most Commissions on Aging around tnc state are quite different from the skilled nursing services offered by most health de­ partments and home care agencies. Our programs reach out to seniors in need who are not eligible for skilled care paid through Medicare, Medicaid and pri­ vate insurance. Our clients are all individu­ ally assessed by a registered nurse and re­ ceive service from nurses aides. Our clients live daily with debilitating illnesses like ALS, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis, conges­ tive heart failure, Alzheimer's Disease and strokes. When people like Mr. Nesbitt say that we serve very few people because his ac­ quaintances arc not interested in "hanging out with a bunch of old people," he insults the 800-plus seniors who remain independ­ ent in their homes in Barry County because of strong family support and excellent care from agencies like the Commission on Ag­ ing. Mr. Nesbitt criticizes our facility plan in spite of never having attended a review of that plan by the Commission on Aging Board or the Barry County Facilities & Property Committee. He alludes to a $1.2 million facility millage that has never been requested by the COA Board nor the Barry County Board of Commissioners. He states that there are no new services proposed, in complete ignorance of the adult day serv­ ices program, arts and crafts, and expanded volunteer and enrichment activities being planned in conjunction with the new facil­ ity. Detibic Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland. Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. PUBLIC OPINION: 1 he Barry County Commission on Aging has a strong history of working together with local governments and local partners. In 1999 we presented our annual report at meetings in all 16 townships, making our­ selves available to answer questions. We routinely mail information and announce­ ments to all municipalities in Barry County. Our 2000 Annual Report appeared as a fullpage ad in the county-wide Reminder. Our board members represent varying sections of the county and we work very hard to keep the county commissioners, township representatives and service clubs informed of every aspect of our services. We learned a lot by going out into the communities during our public input fo­ rums. The most valuable lesson we learned is that we need to work harder with all peo­ ple in all areas of the county to inform them of the services available. We are committed to that task, and invite anyone with questions to phone the agency at 948-48S6 and speak directly with me or any board member. Or perhaps you could ask one of the 800-plus senior citizens cur­ rently receiving services. I'm sure they could tell some pretty compelling stories about the caring, professional sen-ices they receive. Tammy R. Pennington, Executive Director, Barry County COA These are dangerous times indeed To the editor: The world's political and social affairs seldom reached so hoi an atmosphere at the Cold War's pcak(s). Americans, fightin' mad. deep in grief, have their minds on se­ curity. recovery and retaliation. Colossal efforts and expenditures' are the order of the day. To quote the President, “We have our marching orders, let's roll." But like the passengers aboard Flight 93, let's give the entire situation a cool and thorough appraisal. The world has seldom been in such danger. Avoidance of “worst case scenarios will require deft work by government, iron nerves and the “eternal vigilance" (political and military, at hon s and abroad) Jefferson warned us of. In the East, two nuclear powers (with a long history of mutual antagonism and vic lencc) are exchanging artillery fire at their borders. Troops have exchanged small arms fire, though it’s nothing new. Ten­ sions heightened with news both India and Pakistan have brought missile systems on line. Some on each side are almost cer­ tainly armed with nukes. Worse, one of them (probably the aggressor, if either is guiltiest) is essential to our efforts in Afganistan. Pakistan is not an ally to be proud of. On the other hand, India played a shameful role throughout the Cold War, making life difficult for the western democracies by playing footsies with the USSR. Not the most reliable folks we’re dealing with here. Shaky past, shakier future. One- quarter of the earth west, another pot is boiling (not to say boiling over). Here, Is­ rael's nuclear weapons arc part of the equa­ tion, as is the sum of jumbled national, in­ ternational and religious interests of Iraq, Iran. Syria. Palestine and Egypt, aligned (insofar as they can manage it) against our only reliable ally in the region. Some re­ gional governments have demonstrated ability, character, and intent to use weapons of mass destruction. Not the most reliable (or trustworthy) folks we're dealing with here, either, and the situation may be even more dangerous than the one we considered “back east." At home, the President and his Attorney General arc grasping for additional execu­ tive power without taking on the responsi­ bilities of a declaration of war. American experience with undeclared war has been unsatisfactory. Korea. Vietnam. Gulf. Dead soldiers. No results. More trouble. So far the U.S. Senate has set an admira­ ble tone from the congressional branch of government, giving the President what’s re­ quested and immediately necessary. They've been reticent about granting extra­ constitutional powers. With Republicans controlling the house. Democrats the sen­ ate. the national government is well-bal­ anced to prosecute the war. overcome ob­ stacles, represent the national interests, and do it in a constitutional manner: if they communicate and cooperate. Larry Hamp. Hastings ‘Motion to move’ headline about COA was incorrect To the editor: 1 read with great interest the article head­ lined “Motion to move proposed COA lo­ cation fails" in last week's Banner. 1 read the article through several times and could find no mention of such a motion being made, much less defeated. Was there a reason that the correct headline, “Motion to move proposed health department loca­ tion fails” was not used? Does the more in­ flammatory headline suit someone's agenda better? The article does describe a motion made by Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilk­ inson to move $1.2 million in county money from the umbrella tax fund to the COA special revenue fund for use in reno­ vating the old Peace Community Church. This motion was defeated. The Commission on Aging Board had not requested funding from the county. The county's Facilities & Property Committee had not requested this funding. Commis­ sioners Wilkinson and Tom Wing have publicly objected to paying $520,000 from the umbrella tax fund to purchase land for both the Health Department and Commis­ sion on Aging. Now they both vote to set aside nearly three times that amount just for the COA! Two individual projects would surely cost much more than locating both build­ ings on one site. Commissioner Wilkinson himself has stated that shared facility use results in savings. His latest motion would necessitate parking lots, landscaping, ease­ ments, access roads, and signage on two parcels instead of one. 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Have you changed the way you ring in the new year, and if so, why? his "shared use = reduced cost" theory? The Commission on Aging Board has worked closely with the Barry County Commissioners to put together a project that will put the Commission on Aging in a updated facility, with ample parking, lo­ cated adjacent to Barry County's most dense senior housing, without levying addi­ tional millage. 1 find it interesting that Commissioners Wilkinson and Wing arc still having diffi­ culty supporting those goals. Robert M. Edwards, COA Board Chairperson MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia A. Kearney and Richard Kearney, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 19.2000 and recorded June 27.2000 in Document No. 1046029. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($136.16938) including interest at tw rate of 11.775% per annum. Under me power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes or the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale of me mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 31, 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35. Willsons Plat of Turner Lake, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 19. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 27. 2001 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 (1/24) HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMMdby Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Halting*, Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Vice President Steven Jacobo President Secretary,'Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T ytung fEdtex; Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EtHtof) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Linda Smith, Middleville: Amber Jenks, Hastings: Angie Greenfield, Hastings: Cindy Stout, Hastings: David Salazar, Hastings: Willu Fuhr, Hastings: "I think most people arc like my family, celebrating quietly with family and friends." “I went to Chicago this year, but I used to stay home." “1 depends on the weather. I personally went bowling." “No, we go out for dinner and to a friend’s house.” “1 used to parly, but I have two kids now.” “We do family things and spend time with close friends.” CWssdked ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 p.m . Saturdays 8:30 am. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 pa year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Oats Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 3. 2002 - Page 5 Financial FOCUS Furnished 8y...MfiRK D. CHRISTENSEN ef Edward Jones and Co. Protect your 401(k) after a layoff If you’ve been affected by the recent waves of layoffs — or if you think you might be — you’re going to have to evalu­ ate your finances and investments. Here’s one of the most important questions you’ll need to ask yourself: H’hat should you do with your 40l(k) or other tax-advantaged retirement plan? You could, of course, cash out your 401 (k) and take a lump-sum distribution. After all, the money is yours, and it’s readily avail­ able. However, cashing out your 401 (k) carries some big negatives. First, you’ll have to pay ordinary income taxes on the money — possibly including an immediate 20 percent withholding. And, if you’re under 55, you may have to pay a 10 percent penalty. But most importantly, you’ll wipe out a signifi­ cant source of your retirement savings, and you’ll lose the advantage of having money accumulate on a tax-deferred basis. Instead of liquidating your 40l(k). you may want to roll the money over to an IRA — cither a traditional IRA, in which your earnings grow' tax-deferred, or a Roth IRA. which offers tax-free earnings, provided you meet certain conditions. If you move your 401(k) money into an IRA. consider using a “direct rollover.” under which the funds go directly from your old plan to your IRA, with no withholding. After you get your 401(k) money into an IRA, what then? Won’t you be penalized for taking money out? Not necessarily. You can make penalty-free withdrawals from your IRA as long as you take “substantially equal periodic payments” — as determined by an IRS formula — for at least five years and until you reach age 59-1/2. For exam­ ple, if you start taking these payments at 50. you must keep taking them until you’re 59- In My Opinion. We must pay attention to how county spends Pay now and pay later. That’s what’s going to happen if the Barry County Board of Commissioners approves the purchase of 6.75 acres in the city of Hastings to build a new health department facility and to renovate an old church to make room for the Commission on Aging. I discussed late last year the Board of Commissioners’ plans to purchase land which has an old church building on it in the city of Hastings for over one-half million dollars. The County Board plans to renovate the old church building for the COA and to build a new health department building on the site. Since then, there has been some discussion on the need for a Hastings COA facility. A few citizens questioned throughout the county felt the COA should use locations around the county rather than forcing seniors to drive to Hastings to participate in their programs. If you look around Barry County, there arc many locations the taxpayers already fund, both public and private. If the county is going to keep its costs of doing business down, which will mean reduced or lower taxes for taxpayers, it’s important it make the right deci­ sions now, for it will affect our financial futures. The former Peace Community Church is an old building that was constructed at a time when building codes were not as stringent as they are today. To remodel and bring the church building up to code could cost the county taxpayers well over a million dollars, some say upwards to two million. The Barry County Board of Commissioners has experience with old buildings. The board purchased the former Hastings Baptist Church building where the Courts and Law building now stands. Before the county finally decided to tear down that building, it put hundreds of thousands of dollars into renovations. If you were to discuss this project with many local contractors, they would tell you that taxpayers would be further ahead to just tear it down and start over, and that leads to my comment, “pay now and pay later.” The Barry County Commission on Aging does not presently have the budget to build or operate the proposed facility. So where will the money come from? A special senior millage? It appears the Board of Commissioners is going to spend thn money to purctiasc the land and renovate the church building for the COA from the fund balance. In last week's Banner interview, Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzie stated that one reason the county is in good financial condition was that it “has been reluctant to expand its role into new areas, funds, new programs and new depart­ ments.” If the board is to follow that logic, then I don’t think it would be willing to embark on such a huge project with so many questions. It’s up to Barry County taxpayers. These elected eight commissioners have the ability to spend millions of dollars for this project without their specific consent. They have formal­ ly optioned the property and hired a construction firm to evaluate the old church building. By the time they purchase the land, develop the property and build whatever buildings they plan to build, the taxpayers of Barry County could invest over $3 million in this project. MacKenzie calls the issue of the total cost of the project “a work in progress.” This is serious business and all the taxpayers should be concerned. Since the beginning of 2001 and after Sept. 11, Michigan legislators have been caution­ ing the state? citizens about a slowdown in our economy that has affected the state’s bud­ get. They have been discussing reductions in spending across the board for the new year. Barry County has no idea how the state's general budget planning will affect its budget in the new year. And yet commissioners are embarking on a huge building project that will reduce the county’s fund balance to the lowest amount that they’ve seen in years. MacKenzie stated, “Many counties in Michigan are fearful of budget cuts and running deficits.” This is not the type of climate most officials would want to undertake a major project like this. ItY time to stand up and be counted. I believe there are other locations that will cost the taxpayers less. I don't think this Board of Commissioners has really done its homework on this project. I’m concerned that Barry County’s taxpayers are going to spend more money than they realize and it will come back to cost them in the form of special millages and increased taxes. We should all be concerned about the cost of doing business in Barry County, because ultimately it's us, the taxpayers, who are going to pay the bill. If you’re a Barry County taxpayer and concerned about your taxes now and in the imme­ diate future, contact your commissioners and let them know, They say they are acting on behalf of the citizens of Barry County. Make sure you let them know how you feel so they will be acting on “your behalf ” and not following the desires of county departments look­ ing for new facilities. These arc important issues that need general discussion of all the taxpayers of Barry County. Don’t just sit back, watch and wonder what happened, you need to be a part of the decision process. The commissioners arc Tom Wilkinson. First District; Jim French. Second District; Sandy James. Third District; Kenneth Neil, Fourth District; Jeff MacKenzie. Fifth District; Clare Tripp, Sixth District; Tom Wing. Seventh District; and Wayne Adams, Eighth District. - Fred Jacobs. Vice President, J-Ad Graphics SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY 1 2. But if you don't stan collecting this money until you’re 55. you'll have Io keep making withdrawals until you're 60. If you think you may get another job soon, you may want to place your 40Ilk) money in a "rollover IRA.” from which you can eventually move assets into a new employer's retirement plan, if permissible As you can see. IRAs involve many taxrelated issues, so vou’II want to consult with your tax adviser before making any decisions on rollovers. Aside from moving it to an IRA. what else can you do with your 401(k) if you’re laid oft? For one thing, you can just leave it alone. Even though you won’t be able to make any new contributions to your plan, you can probably leave it with your former employer and continue to benefit from taxdeferred earnings growth. If you choose this route, though, what can you do to boost your income? One possibil­ ity is to restructure your investment portfo­ lio. If you have many growth-oriented investments, you may want to shift some of these assets toward income-producing vehi­ cles, such as bonds. But don’t abandon your growth instruments completely — you will need them to eventually provide retirement income. Ultimately, you can protect your retire­ ment plan, even after a layoff. So take the time to make the right decision — it’s worth the effort. STOCKS The follcwtng prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg's Company McDonalds Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold 48.60 5.10 120.96 26.93 59.10 5.46 30.10 26.47 47.64 10.75 6.40 47.98 42.65 57.55 $2/8.95 Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $4.62 J2.Q21 57 950M +.19 +.39 +1.14 -.05 -.49 +1.09 -.36 +.31 •22 +.62 -.25 +.05 -.39 -.05 -.62 +.42 +$.80 +$.08 -13.77 •750M Know YOUR SCHOOLS By CARL SCHOESSEL Superintendent of Hasting* Area Public Schools Hastings students helped make it a merrier season In keeping with the holiday spirit of giv­ ing. students and stiff members of the Hastings Area School System have been in­ volved in several projects that have helped area residents and needy families have a happy holiday season. At Hastings High School, the student body sponsored a canned food drive for needy families and conducted a "mitten drive" for mittens and gloves to be distrib­ uted to area children through Love. Inc. Led by the student council, the National Honor Society, the cheerleaders, and the Key Club, each adopted a needy family, while staff members made a donation of more than $1,200 to support the Hastings Elks Club's Christmas party for hadicapped children. Also at the high school. Rotary Interact Club members took some elementary school students shopping and provided money so that they could buy gifts for their families, and Kiwanis Key Club members collected $500 for the Fallen Firefighters Fund and worked in a Lansing soup kitchen. Students from the TurnAround Center collected more than 200 canned food items to be distributed through Love, Inc. and read to children in the Head Start programs. Of course, a very important part of help­ ing the comunity's residents enjoy the holi­ day season is the Christmas parade, and the members of the Hastings High School and Middle School bands provided holiday mu­ sic for parade watchers again on Dec. 1, as has been the tradition for many years. Students and staff members from all of the teams at Hastings Middle School col­ lected several hundred dollars worth of food and gifts for distribution to needy families in Barry County through Love, Inc., and one team also “adopted” 16 resi­ dents of the Thornapplc Manor. One of the teams decorated a tree with food for birds and other wildlife. The collection of food was a project that also was big in the elementary schools this year. Students and staff members at all of the elementary schools collected canned goods for needy families, which was dis­ tributed through Love, Inc., or at Pleasantview School, was put with items donated by the school's parent-teacher organization to make holiday baskets for three of the school's needy families. Southeastern School's staff members "adopted" a needy family besides collecting nearly 700 cans of food for others in need. Al Star School, students also participated in a food drive for the needy and collected funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in Neu York. At Central School, students also contrib­ uted funds, which the parent-teacher or­ ganization matched for a total of $5,000 for the Red Cross Disaster Fund. Students also conducted a canned food drive following the theme of "You CAN Say No to Drugs” and donated the food to needy families through the First Baptist Church. Staff members donated money to purchase Christmas gifts for two families. Northeastern School students and staff members also donated items to help area families in need, collecting canned goods to be distributed through Love. Inc., and the school's staff members donated money to purchase gifts for one of the school's fami­ lies. Staff members working at the admini­ stration office collected food and purchased clothing and toys for a needy family. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the year and many of the school system's students have been spend­ ing time sharing their musical talents with community residents by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs and or­ ganizations. The performance often turned into tt "sing- a-Iong" as residents joined the students in singing their favorite Christmas carols. These examples of the projects and ac­ tivities conducted in the schools illustrate the compassion and generosity that students and staff members have for those less fortu­ nate than themselves, and a sincere desire to make this a happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas, and a most Happy New Year for all! GREAT GIFT IDEA... occasion, give a subscription to Keep the Health Department downtown To the editor: The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is currently planning to move the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and perhaps a few other human services agencies out of the downtown of the city of Hastings. The preferred location of the new build­ ing should be at either the county-owned property west of the courthouse (currently occupied by six residences) or the countyowned property at the current site of the ex­ isting Health Department Building, within the City of Hastings Downtown Develop­ ment Authority Area. The Barry-Eaton Health Department has stated in writing, that "The primary strength of the existing facility is its location... cen­ tral to other governmental facilities, as well as our client base... central to other services needed by our clients." Barry County currently owns two appro­ priate sites in the downtown area of the City of Hastings and it is advantageous for government buildings to be clustered in a campus-like environment. The Environ­ mental Health Office needs to be close to the county offices that deal with building permits. The products and services of the downtown Hastings area are a convenience to the staffs and clients of government offices, and the staffs and clients of the Health De­ partment are a valuable customer base for many of the downtown Hastings businesses and services. The county seat of Barry County is ccn- tered on the Courthouse Square of the City of Hastings, and moving the Health Depart­ ment out of the downtown area will initiate an exodus of other departments. It is time for taxpayers to speak up be­ fore the plan becomes a reality. Tom Wilkinson, County Commissioner, City if Hastings OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 5855 Charlton Park Rd. (M43 northeast of Hastings to Chariton Park Rd.. north 3/4 mile) HASTINGS AREA—Lake - od schools, 2 acres! Nearly new Fleetwood ranch doublewide w/3 bedrooms, 2 baths & large closets. 14x24 screened porch. master bedroom w/bath & large garage. Bring offers! s $97,900. Prudential West Michigan Realtors Kathy Berry, Prudential W. Mich., 866-1212-691-7741 of the Week THINK 2002—REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Monday. January 28 Monday. March 25 • Monday. May 20 Monday. July 22 Monday. September 23 Monday. November 25 Monday February 25 Monday. Apnl 29 " Monday. June 24 Monday. August 19 Monday. October 28 ' Monday. December 16 MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE BARRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP HALL ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! 94 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO 4X4 1F6. POWER W1NDOWS/L0CKS. ONLY 41,000 MILES SPECIAL $9,450 SALES HOURS: 155. E. ORCHARD ROAD. DELTON. Ml ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 9:00 A M FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE PUBLIC ACT 287 OF 1976. AS AMENDED. ALL MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ■ INDICATES THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Saturday until 3 EtcttaK faitEvKunasB• THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN TFx COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Tuunx" coii 616-948-8000 roaoy or toll froe 1 -888-494-5539 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 3. 2002 Scott Michael Miller FARMINGTON. NEW MEXICO - Scon Michael Miller. 39, of Farmington. New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001 He was born in Hastings, Mich, on March 12, 1962 to Ray Miller and Mary Miller. He attended the Hastings area schools. He had been living in New Mexico for the past several years. Scott is survived by his wife, Starla and daughters. Josie and Samantha. He is also survived by his parents, Ray Miller of Hastings, Mary Miller of Hastings; mater­ nal grandmother. Sarah Slocum and pater­ nal grandmother, Ethel Cooper, both of Hastings; brothers, Gordie (Janet) of Hastings. Dave of New Mexico, and Steve Miller of Hastings, and bis sisters, Becky (Jim) Uptgraft and Sally /Bob) Tcunessen of Hastings, as well as many nephews and nieces. Funeral services took place in New Mexico. Levi J. Christoffersen GRAND RAPIDS Levi J. ChristofTersen. age 91. formerly of Grand Rapids, went to be with our Lord. Sunday. Dec. 23. 2001. Mr. Christoffersen was a former service manager for Dermody Trucking Company. He was preceded in death by his wife. Thelma L. Christoffersen and two brothers. Ortis and Raymond Surviving arc two daughters. Deanna and Bill Mervau. Barb and Gary Gray; five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brother. Russell (Irene) ChristofTersen; two sisters-in-law, Arlene ChristofTersen and Helen Lueggc and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and committal was held Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in the funeral home chapel. Memorials to Holland Home Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Ofield Funeral Home, Grand Rapids. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... fLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmuead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 930 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11.00 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Rus­ sell. Pauor Saturday Mau 4:30 p m. Sunday Ma**e* 8:30 a.ni. and 11:00 a m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4 15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wcm State Road. Haumgs. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classci for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10 45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11XX) a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. (JRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Crane Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sa.-ver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 am; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a m ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the WsrldWide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Vbetberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. ard 10 a.m Children's Chapel end Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m ; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyna Rd. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 1030 am.. 600 pm. Wed 630 p m Jesus Club for boys A firis ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasts of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call I-6I6-73I-5I94 or I-517-852-1806 THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeff Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948­ 2549. Saturday services 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a.m., 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Nursery and Children's activities thru the 4th grade available for all weekend services. Tuesday Bible study and Prayer and Share at IQ:00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group (6th thru 12th grade) meets Wednesday 6:30 pm. also. Nursery and chil­ dren's activities thru the 5th grade are provided. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Slate Rd and Bolt wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00a.m.-12:15 p.m Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time” is a great time of celebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join uv at 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market) We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours Wednesday A Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices • 9:15 a m Morning Prayer; 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6.XX) p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Res David T. Husiwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas tor Da\e Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service: 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for i.iformation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult snutfl group mmsiry. leadership train­ ing CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worrhip 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 am QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; P.O. Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616)945­ 9414, Thursday, Jan 3 - 7 XX) p.m. Crossways. Saturday. Jan. 5 10:00 a m . Catechism 2; 1:30 p.m.. Catechumenate; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Jan. 6 - 8 00 A 1045 am Wor­ ship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Monday. Jan. 7 - 7:00 p.m.. Brother of Grace. Tuesday. Jan 8 - 6:00 p.m . Business Professi onal Women; 7:00 p.m.. Worship Com­ mittee; 7:00 p.m.. Overeaters Anonymous Wednesday. Jan. 9 1000 a m.. Wordwatchen; 7 XX) p.m.. Sarah Circle; 7:00 p.m. Wor­ ship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street*. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor Lisa Steven*. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Karen VanderGoot. Music Direc­ tor 8:30 a.m - LIVE' Under the Dome. 9:30 a m. - Sunday School. 10: 30- Refreshments 11:00 a.m. Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Willard H Curtis. Parish Associate. Sunday. Jan. 6 - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship Service; 9:20 a m. Children's Worship; 10 00 a m. Coffee Hour. 11: 20 a.m Contemporary Worship Service; 11:40 a m Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11.20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services Children’s Worship is available during both Services IXX) p.m. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan “EARTH, GOODWILL TOWARP All ObitKcciies fohn Harvey Haan BATTLE CREEK - John Haney Haan, age 48. of Battle Creek, died Dec. 21.2001 at Battle Creek Health System. He was bom Feb. 15. 1953 to Haney and Marjorie (Damoth) Haan in Eaton Rapids. He graduated from Hastings High Schoo! in 1971 and attended Kellogg Community College. He worked as a Quality Control Technician for Simpson Industries for 23 years and for TRMI since 1997. He was a member of the American Association of Quality Control. He enjoyed bowling and photography. He married Verna Dwlittle on June 26. 1976 in Richland. She survives. Also surviving are his parents; daughter. Petty Officer Andrea Sue (Michael) Strausser, stationed on board the USS George Washington. Norfolk, VA; two grandsons; and brother. William Haan of Denver. CO. He was preceded in death by a brother. Gregory Haan. A memorial senice took place Sunday. Dec. 23, 2001 at Shaw Funeral Home. Rev. Kent Keller. Hastings Presbyterian Church, officiated. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements were made by Shaw Funeral Home. Carol Hough Winters As dusk settled on Dec. 31, 2001, the angels came for Carol Hough Winters and took her to Gods eternal care. Having walked through the midst of life’s storms, she now stands in the glories of Heaven, safe in the Father’s arms. Carol Winters was a woman of love and faith who understood God’s redemptive purpose and experienced a life well lived in the great cause of Jesus Christ. When her illness was diagnosed, we prayed for healing. When the cancer reoc­ curred, we prayed for a miracle. When the cancer returned again, we prayed for grace. In the last months, it was important to Carol to finish well and to not disappoint her Lord. That prayer was answered; daily she found His grace to be sufficient, His love abundant. Carol earned her ?h.D. from Michigan State University aari taught for eight years at Calvin College and 11 years at Grand Valley State University. She was the author of two books and was a lecturer at numer­ ous English conferences. Carol Hough Winters is survived by her husband, Tom Winters; a daughter and son­ in-law, Mcrl and Amy Sicfkcn and their sons, Jacob and Joshua, all of Grand Rapids; a son, John Thomas Winters of Grand Rapids; father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hough of Sunfield; and a sister and brother-in-law. Larry and Marilee Steward of Sunfield, Mich. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 3. 2002 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Church (777 E. Beltlmc NE, Grand Rapids). Memorial contributions may be given to the Womens Ministries of Calvary Church. Arrangements were mace by Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Grand Rapids. Ronald D. Tompkins DELTON - Ronald D. Tompkins, age 67, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 29. 2001. Mr. Tompkins was bom May 9, 1934 in Hastings, the son of Chester and Alta (Christiansen) Tompkins. He attended school in Hastings and Battle Creek. He was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. For many years he was a rural mail carri­ er in the Augusta, Hickory Comers and Dowling area retiring in 1992. From 1967 to 1973 he owned Hastings Lawmower. In 1991 he and his son Richard started R&R Engine and Machine Inc. in Delton. Ron was a member of the Delton Business Association. He was an avid race car fan. having built a mini champ, a small race car, which was powered by a snowmo­ bile engine. Ron will be remembered for his great sense of humor, and his ability to fix and repair everything. Members of his family include his wife, Barbara (Hammond), whom he married on June 26. 1954; a son, Richard S. (Linda) Tompkins of Hastings; a daughter, Karen M. (Donald) Rome of Kalamazoo; grand­ children, Darren and Kayleigh Jacobs and Zachariah Rome. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father. C. Eugene "Gene” Sutton; and brothers. Raymond and Orville Tompkins. The funeral service was conducted Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002. Rev. Daniel Hofmann officiated. Interment of cremains will be Friday. Jan. 4. 2002 at 11 a.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta, ML Please meet in the cortege assembly area di 10:50 a.m. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. WAYLAND - Beryl (HamacherOwen) Long, age 81. of Wayland and formerly of Middleville, passed away Friday. Dec. 21. 2001 at Metropolitan Hospital. She is survived by her children. Lionel (Bud) and Marianne Owen. Dan (Dawn) Long. John (Kitty) Long. Barbara Schmidt. Linda (Bill) Otterson and Helen Easton; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; brother. Gordon Hamacher; sister. Audrey (Rev. Glenn) Jones; brother-in-law. Thomas David (Jane) Long and also her sister-in­ law, Margaret Doxtater. Beryl was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Robert Long; daughter. Peggy Massengill; and grandson. Aaron Pinney. Funeral and committal services were held Wednesday. Dec. 23. 2001 at First Baptist Church of Middleville in Middleville. Pastor Bruce Stewart officiated. Interment was at Fairplains Cemetery. Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Allegan Co. Wings of Hope Hospice or Back to the Bible Broadcast. Arrangements were made by Archer. Hampel and Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. William C. Swinger Sr. NASHVILLE - William C. Swiger Sr., age 86. of Nashville, died Friday. Dec. 28 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Swiger was bom Feb. 18. 1915 in Lake Odessa. Ml, the son of Jay and Carrie (Spiecher) Swiger. He grew up in the Lake Odessa area, and attended area schools graduating from Lake Odessa High School in 1934. He married Margaret Hummel in 1938 and the couple resided in the Nashville area for over 55 years. He was employed as a machinst at E.W. Bliss Company for over 36 years, retiring in 1977 at the age of 62. He was an avid fisherman, and also enjoyed hunting, working with wood, and was known for his ability to “fix anything.’’ Surviving Mr. Swiger is his wife, Margaret of Nashville; daughters. Janet (Cecil) Valdick of Vermontville and Joyce (Don) Hummel of Vermontville; son. William (Helen) Swiger Jr. of Charlotte; brothers, Richard (Shirley) Swiger of Saranac and Jay (Shirley) Swiger of Lowell; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister. Crystal Rogers of Saranac. Services were held on Monday, Dec. 31 at Maple Valley Chapel. Rev. Jim Hynes officiated. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. I Hazel Christine (Eriksen) Nelson [ GRAND LEDGE - Hazel Christine (Eriksen) Nelson died Tuesday, Jan. 1.2002 at the age of 93. She was bom Jan. 3, 1908 in Greenville, Mich, to parents, Erik and Ella (Hansen) Eriksen. She attended Greenville High School and Ferris Institute. She married Marvin J. Nelson on June 25, 1929 and celebrated 71 years of mar­ riage before his death on June 2, 2001. They made their home in Stanton, Mich., where Marvin was county abstractor until 1947 when they moved to Charlotte, Mich. Their last years together were at Independence Village in Grand Ledge, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson were charter mem­ bers of the Peace Lutheran Church in Charlotte and she enjoyed the Isabelle Circle. She was well known for her beauti­ ful handiwork. She was a life member of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Pythian Sisters organization and Charlotte Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Marvin and brother, Lester in 1964. She is survived by daughter, Jeanette (Fred) Kogge of Hastings; son, Roger (Jane) Nelson of Duck Lake, Mich.; grand­ children, Steven (Sumire) Kogge, Scott (Rose) Kogge, Sandra (Gary) Ragan, Stuart (Kathie) Kogge, Judy (Matthew) Wine* inger, Robin Nelson, Michael (Kathleen) Nelson; step grandchildren, Sarah and Sam Kellogg, Andrea and Derek King and eight great grandchildren; sister, Erma Sheaha of Santa Barbara, Calif.; sisters-in-law Evelyn Strobridgc of Greenville and Frances Eriksen of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be 3-5 and 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the Pray Funeral Home Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Noel R. Hall-Niemann officiating. Interment will be in South Sidney Cemetery in Montcalm County. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Peace Lutheran Church or Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital. Further information available at www. prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. VERMONTVILLE - Jimmy Hill. 64,of Vermontville, died Monday. Dec. 17. 2001. Mr. Hill was bom May 21. 1937. in Paris, Ky.. the son of Robert and Marjorie (Rose) Hill. He was electrician. He is survived by son. Wesley Hill of Ft. Lauderdale. Fla.; brothers. Ray (Vickie) Hill. Marion Hill, Terry Hill. Tony Hill; and three grandchildren. Jenni. Larry and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his wife. Shirley (Wicker) Hill in 1999. Funeral services were held Saturday. Dec. 22. 2001 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Res’. Rich Milteriing officiated. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Further information is available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Mark Holston KALAMAZOO - Mark Holston, age 49. of Kalamazoo, formerly of Delton, passed away Wednesday. Dec. 26. 2001. Mark was born June 27. 1952 in Hastings. MI. the son of Elihue and Wilma (While) Holston. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1970. and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Mark was employed by Crown Vantage as a tinsmith, retiring after 26 years in October of 2000; due to illness. He was an avid Tsherman and outdoors­ man. Mark is survived by his mother and step­ father, Wilma and Peter Maurer Sr. of Kalamazoo; a daughter. Julie Moschioni of Stevensville, sisters. Janet (David) Dopp of Delton. Cheryl (Gary) Beimer of Gull Lake. Brenda (Peter) Maurer Jr. of Kalamazoo; a granddaughter, Jade Moschioni; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Elihue Holston and his brother Steven Holston. The funeral service was conducted at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton on Saturday. Dec. 29. 2001. Chaplain Nancy Bailey officiated. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Irene Adams Rieger MclIENRY. IL - Irene J. Adams Rieger, 90. of McHenry, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry. She was born June 28. 1911 in Grant Township in the Fox Lake area, the daugh­ ter of John and Johanna Frisby Walsh. She had been a resident of McHenry since 1935. She married Alfons “Duke" Adams June 28, 1939 in Wauconda. He died Dec. 4, 1965. She married Paul Rieger July 28, 1974 in McHenry. He died Sept. 23, 1984. Irene was a retired newspaper correspon­ dent for the former Woodstock Daily Sentinel for 22 years, and also a McHenry correspondent for the Elgin Daily Courier and the Waukegan News Sun. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McHenry. She was also an active member of the Ladies Guild where she served as membership chairperson and Sunshine chairperson. She had been a char­ ter member of the former St. Patrick Mothers Club. Other memberships include McHenry Senior Citizens, Senior Associates, Golden Diners, St. John Keenagers, AARP Chapter of Crystal Lake, and serving as a FISH volunteer. She was also presented a life membership in McHenry Sportsmens Club and the former Northern lllini Bowman where she had been an officer. She is survived by two daughters Joni Lynn Adams of Yuba City, CA and Joyce Ann (Howard) James of Hastings, Ml; three grandsons, Daniel (Melissa) James, Joseph James, and Benjamin (fiancee, Bethany) James, all of Hastings; a sister-in-law, Pauline (the late Vincent) Adams of McHenry, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands, she was pre­ ceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Vera Walsh, Genevieve Larson, Bemadine Murray and Marjorie Long; and three brothers, Raymond, William Howard and Robert Walsh. The funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. ?7, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 West Washington Street, McHenry. The Rev. Bernie Milane officiated. Interment was in St. Patrick Churchyard Cemetery in McHenry. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Jude Apostolate, 1909 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, 60608-2994, or to FISH of McHenry, P.O. Box 282, McHenry, IL 60050. Arrangements were made by George R. Justcn & Son Funeral Home, McHenry, IL. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 3. 2002 - Page 7 ^Social /y&vs Desautel-Brown plan May wedding Bruces to celebrate 50th anniversary Joseph and Deborah Desautel of Old Saybrook. Conn, announce the engagement of their daughter. Bethany Ruth, to Matthew Wayne Brown, the son of Wayne and Linda Brown of Grand Rapids, for­ merly of Hastings. The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of the University of Vermont, and received a mas­ ters in education from Lesley University in 2001. Matthew is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High, ano a 1997 graduate of Hope Col­ lege, Matthew is a registered representative for Investment Services Group Inc., an in­ vestment firm in Lansing. Ml. A May 4.2002 wedding will take place in Barrington. Rl. William and Marlene (Tilburi) B: ax will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on January 5. 2002. They will celebrate with a reaffirmation of their vows and a dinner reception hosted by their children and grandchildren at First Baptist Church of Hastings. Their children are Bob and Bonnie Bruce. Jeff and Kathy Bruce. Vickie and David Gregory. Melinda and Tim DeMarse. Bill and Angela Bruce, and Joan Bruce. They have 22 grandchildren and 14 great­ grandchildren Five generations gather Emily Ranger. 86. from Newaygo. Mich., holding great great granddaughter Micah McKcnzc Baker, bom Aug. 25. 2001. Also in the picture is Emily’s daughter. Joann Christensen. Hastings, her granddaughter, Jami Baker. Elkhart. Ind., her great grand­ son. Ryan Baker (Micahs father), also of Indiana. J2>ake Odessa C3@W7S The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society w ill meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 10. at Lake Manor. The program will be announced. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. Jan. 12. at Lake Manor. Already, some applications have come for the 2002 class of First Families. Those seeking admission are advised to be at work now so the paper work can be done by the First Families committee members before the September deadline. The speaker for this meeting will be Dorothy Clorc. who led a workshop at Women’s Festival in Spring 2001. Her topic is “Writing in Your Own Voice. For the Fun of lt.“ This is open to the public. Please bring a pad of paper and your favorite pen or pencil. “Wonderful Wednesday” at Fellowship Hall will resume Jan. 16. Two sessions per week arc available at Central United Methodist Church with Dr. Richard Barnett and Helen Miller leading the PRISM program for biblical-based weight loss. Dr. Barnett’s group will meet in Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Helen’s group w ill meet Sunday evenings in the church lounge. Just in time for people wondering what to do with used greeting cards comes a hint from Hcloisc: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children at 100 St. Jude’s at Boulder City. Nev., with zip code 89005 can use the front page of greeting cards, cither Christmas or all-occa­ sion. The children there recycle the cards into new ones and sell them. Mr. and Mrs. Ken McDowell of Chelsea and members of their family. Bob and Rosie McDowell of Wyoming, Joel and Ford McDowell, attended the Livingston funeral last Friday and met most of the fam­ ily of Don and Marge McDowell, who had come from Florida for the services for Marge’s mother. Orville and Virginia Decker entertained their family at Fellowship Hall Saturday. Dec. 29. Their children and grandchildren numbered 30 for their Christmas dinner. Bruce Gariock of Big Rapids and the family's exchange student spent Friday night in Lake Odessa at his mother's home. Student Ivan was scheduled to fly out of Grand Rapids that evening to spend a week in Boston with his aunt and uncle who have been in the Bay area for two years doing computer work. His flight in from Chicago was cancelled finally because of the heavy snow, so his outgoing Tight also was scratched. They were able to arrange an early morning flight from Lansing east, so spending the night intake Odessa sated time and miles. Meantime, a few phone calls alerted the Boston relatives of the delayed arrival time. ' Ten inches of snowfall overnight at Bloomingdale prevented John and Debbie Stassck and children from attending the family Christmas at Carlton Center. Neither could they come on Saturday. New Year’s Day was the third choice. At Central UMC on Sunday, baptismal services were held for two little boys. Jack Dylan, son of Erin and Tara Faulkner of rural Ionia, and Joshua Paul, son of LeeAnn LEGAL NOTICES Ashley- Franklin will wed in June Mark and Wendy Ashley of Nashville arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Mandy Jacklyn Ashley, to Paul Dean Franklin. Jr. the son of Paul Sr. and Sharon Franklin of Bellevue. The bride is a 1997 graduate of Maple Valley and is attending cosmetology school at School of Designing Arts in Battle Creek. The groom is a 1992 graduate of Belle­ vue. He is employed by Carol’s L.L.C, ex­ cavating company where he is a heavy equipment operator. The couple resides in Bellevue. A June 22. 2002 wedding is being planned. jZiccnses Marc David Kosbar. Hastings Melynda Jane Thomas. Hast ngs. and ...for Quality Printing, call... 945-9554 . We would be pleased to QUOTE YOUR WORK! I AD GRAPHICS, INC. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby grven that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits CASE NUMBER SP-1-2002: Anna Kellogg, (applicant); Kim & Anna Kellogg, (property owners). LOCATION: 10650 Barnum Rd . on the South side in Sec. 25. Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for home occupation, (i.e . beauty salon) in the A zoning district CASE NUMBER SP-2-2002: Bonnie Becoske. (applicant and property owner). LOCATION: 6762 Delton Rd. on the North side m Sec. 6. Barry Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary m mediate family supplemental housing for a health impaired family member in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: Thuraday, January 17. 2002. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room m the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use applications are available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a m to 5 pm (closed between 12-1pm). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notce to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W«st State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-'.284 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (1 □) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig D. Smith, a married man and Linda Smith, as to her dower rights (onginal mortgagors) to A-One Mortgage Corporation, a corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 23. 1994, and recorded on November 30. 1994 in Uber 619. on Page 951. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-record­ ed on August 25. 1995 in Uber 638. Page 670. Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Fidelity Bank, a federally charted savings bank. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated February 16. 2001. which was recorded on April ]9, 2001. in Liber 1058355, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND THIRTY-THREE AND 64/100 dollars ($69,033.64). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 31.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of plats. Page 27 Also that portion of alley adiacent thereto ded­ icated to said tot in Uber 366. page 199. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated December 20. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. A'torneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130735 Cougars (V17) Duri«” Gunnell Much of the rest of the service was musical with singers’ choices of Christmas carols by the congregation. The message centered on baptism as the start of the journey Funeral services were held Monday at South Boston Bible Church for Michael F Bergy. 38. who died suddenly on Dec 26. His parents are Donald and Sondra (Lange) Bergy. There arc five Bergy homes in the mile of Hastings Road just north of Grand River Avenue and Jimmy 's Grill, rural Lowell. The Bergy s arc active members with past membership on the county soil conservation district. Michael is survived by his wife. Susan, and two young sons and his parents. New Year’s Day dawned bright and clear with temperatures in the midbh* 20s. There is good snow cover on the ground, but no drifts. Hard surfaced roads seem to have some bare spots. The month ended w ith 39 •riches of snowfall for December with all but three inches coming in the last week. Lake Odessa likely had less inches than Hastings or Grand Rapids. A daughter of Orpha Enz Dcsgrangcs on Harwood Road living in St. Joseph. III., lost her husband. Jack Ludw iek to death last week. Several members of the Enz family drove there to attend funeral services. Jacob and Shannon Yonkers and infant daughter came :o v isit his parents last week and joined more than 30 others of the fam­ ily at the home of his grandparents. Lester and Virginia, on New Years Day Mane Pickens is a patient in Pennock Hospital, where she went by ambulance early Sunday morning. She summoned help with her Life Line service, which in turn made contact with friend. Susie Cooley; who could check on her. With birthdays early this week for Virginia Decker. Mane Possehn and Mary Shoemaker, more than 20 (mostly Deckers) enjoyed a midday Tuesday buffet dinner at Ionia. Their birthdays were announced on WBCH on the morning of Jan. I. The West Berlin Wesleyan Church is holding its annual January sleigh ride and chili dinner on a Saturday later this month. The Willits story in the Banner concerns the grandfather of Dora (Day) Healy, whose mother. Clara, had been bom a Willits. Mrs. PufTpaff lived well past the 100-year mark. HASTINGS - Mrs. Marguerite A. Preston, age 96. of Hastings, died Monday. Dec. 31. 2001 in Tcndercarc of Hastings. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. CHARLOTTE - Betty Jean Wright, age 77. of Charlotte, died Thursday; Dec. 27. 2001. Mrs. Wright was bom Aug. 11. 1924. in Charlotte, the daughter of James and Estella (Ripley) Smith. She had enjoyed bowling, bingo and spending time with her family. She is survived by daughters. Joan (Glen) Sinclair of Bellevue, Linda (Pat) Dickinson of Vermontville. Karen (Keith) McCallum of Olivet; sons. Jerry Sr. (Myrna) Smith of Bellevue. Ronald Wright Jr. of Lansing and Fred Wright and his fiancee Donna of Charlotte; 23 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and sister. Racheal Beard of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Ronald Wright Sr. in December 1989; daughter. Sharon Wright; daughter-in-law. Linda Wright; granddaughters. Carrie Dickinson and Tonya Wright. Funeral services were held Saturday. Dec. 29 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Charles Jenson officiated. Interment was in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Kathryn Noffke CALEDONIA - Kathryn Noflke. age 97. of the Caledonia area was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday. Dec. 31. 2001. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. W’ilbur. She is survived by several nieces and nephews: her special caregivers. Florence and Bill Dodge; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Tavie (Roy) Noflke. Hazel (Carl) Noflke. Funeral and committal services for Kathryn will be held Thursday. Jan. 3.2002 at 11 a.m at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft SE. Pastor Robert Gerke officiating. Interment will be in Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may* be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church and Luth-eran World Relief. Arrangements by Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf. Advertise in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call 945-9554 ANNE S HEALTH FOODS • ANNES HEALTH FOODS • ANNES HEALTH FOODS IHlfiGinE FOODS ORGnniC Chicken Broth 6 EftlER’GEn-C Uegetable Broth TfiRGERinf snu $149 « f'-} jx VECTUeiE P?O*»1 Sale $2.63 * , RASPBERRY Sale $1.75 sntt SIUI now FOODS kx. Traditional ffiediclnals Cold Season TffiS Prostate Support Uno; Cod G>* SHI E PHICt 90 Sottas s3.11 6 S3 - nature’s Path Organic J Instant Oatmeal 1? . 20 - iV «= GREER TEA q Lemon Zinger “ > 5, taac strength 240 SHLE S"> 7Q PRICE ™«s27.71 60 p"l.ci s2.54 p-- nr ”•; I r -ZJU Saw Palmetto Extract VASETV RAO ■ 8 RAOETS M~| Celestial Seasonings SALE PRICE s8.96 "V, SAIDBU GUARD price S11.66 ANNES HEALTH FOODS '•«OPEN MooWj F-Ody »0 m 0 Sotued.^ 10 to 4 • Kr-3 E S«© S>roc- (6X6) 946-0876 Ml 46058 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 3. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William M Backus, a single man (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated November 28. 2000, and recorded on December 6. 2000 in Liber Document *1052618, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A., In Trust for the Benefit of the Holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-2 Mortgage Pass Through Certificate. Sones 2000-2. Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000. which was recorded on July 16. 2001, in Liber Document No. 1063128. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE AND 8 VI00 dollars ($72,481.81). including inter­ est at 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, o* some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on January 17. 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of Supervisor s Plat of Bauer’s Resort, as recorded tn Uber 4 of Plats. Page 57 Also par­ cel in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, descnbed as beginning at a point which lies North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 900.9 feet and due West 302.4 feet from the Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 32; thence North 76 degrees 15 minutes West 245 feet to the East side of Bauer Road of Supervisor's Plat of Bauer’s Resort, thence North 10 degrees 0 min­ utes East 101.54 feet; thence South 70 degrees 23 minutes East 259 45 feet; thence South 18 degrees 37 minutes West. 75 feet Io point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: December 6. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Muslangs-A Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118305 Mustanga-A (1/3) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by James M. Powers, unmarried, to TCF Consumer Financial Services. Inc. d/b/aTCF Financial Services, a corporation organized and existing 'jnder the laws of the State of Minnesota, original mortgagee, dated June 4. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on Juno 9.1997. in Liber 697. Page 540. Barry County Records, which sa.d mortgage was thereafter assigned to Great Lakes National Bank, Michigan, a National Banking Association, predecessor to interest Io TCF National Bank, by assignment dated June 2. 1999. and recorded on June 9.1999. in the office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Document No. 1030874, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Sixty One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Nine and 62/100 Dollars ($61.329.62) plus late charges of Two Hundred Fifty One and 18/100 Dollars ($251.18) minus an insurance credit of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Three and 67/100 Dollars ($2,863.67). And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof . Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on January 24. 2002, at one o'clock in the after­ noon. Local time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door of the Barry County Courthouse m the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at nine and 900/1000 (9 900%) per cent per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned. neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleion. County of Barry. State of Michigan and descnbed ast A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing 27 1/2 rods West of the Northwest Comer of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thence West along the North line of Section 34. 178 feet; thence South to the center of the Thornapple River, thence Easterly in the center of said nver to a point in said river which is 27-1/2 rods West of the section line and South to the pomt of bepnnmg. thence North to the Point of Beginning. Being the same property conveyed to James M. Powers and Terril J. Powers, tenants by the entirety, by deed from Wayne E. Feasal and D. Lucile Feasal. husband and wife, record­ ed September 28.1988. m Deed Book 473. Page 101. Barry County. Michigan records. Also described as: Land m the Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: Commencing 27.5 rods West of the Northeast comer of Section 34. Town 3 North. Range 7 West Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan, for the point of beginning, thence West along said section hne 178 feet; thence South to the center of nver, thence Easterly in the center of the nver to a point 27.5 rods West of the East hne of said Section 34; thence North to the place of beginning. Tax I D. No 08-05-034-000-050 ­ 00 During the one year immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MSA 27A3241(1), in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan, December 10. 200V Elizabeth A Kiefer. LEGAL DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank. Assignee 401 East bberty. Ann Arbor. Ml 48104 (734) 769-8300 >5499 (1/3) Mortgage Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin S Osorio and Hugo Cesar Osorio, wife and husband, to MG Investments, inc., an Indiana Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated March 23. 1999 and recorded March 30. 1999 in Document No 1027233 Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by. CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc.. FKA. Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., by assignment dated August 7. 2001 and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 6/100 Dollars ($22,150.06) including interest a’, the rate of 12.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State cl Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or sun part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 17. 2002. . The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 2 of Kjnfield’s Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Lib*’ 1 of Fiats, on Page 37. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with tne borrower. Dated: December 13. 2001 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CitiFinancia' Mortgage Company. Inc.. FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No . 201.0716 (1/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin E. Furrow, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Mercantile Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 14. 2000. and recorded on May 1. 2000 in Document *1043717. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citifinancial Mortgagee Company. Assignee by an assignment dated June 22.2000. which was recorded on October 2. 2000. in Document *1050218. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND NINETY-TWO AND 06/100 dollars ($85,092.06). including interest at 9.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa>d mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a xata of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pin., on January 31.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lof 4. Block 9. Kenfield’s 2nd Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Lihc-r 1 of Plats, on Page 37. The redemption period stall be 6 monlh(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Tigers 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File >200122150 Tigers (1/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Express. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000, and recorded on February 21. 2001 in Liber Document No. 1055201, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EquiCredit Corp of Amenca. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 2001. which was recorded on April 26. 2001, in Liber Document No 1058653. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY AND 75/100 dollars ($103,850.75). including interest at 13.100% per annum. Under the power of sate contained tn said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on February 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as; Commencing at the North 1/4 post of section 20. town 4 north, range 8 west thence east along said section line 850 feet, thence south 375 feet thence west 850 feet to point of beginning, except commencing at toe northwest corner of said sec­ tion parcel thence east 334 feet, thence south 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet: thence west 334 feet; thence north 0 degrees 8 minutes west 210 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption penod shall De 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated. January 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200130906 V»c4vbS (1.-31) Ann landers An old story Dear Ann Landers: I am 30 years old and have been divorced twice. Two years ago. I met a wonderful man whose son was in the same class as my son. Our friendship was strictly platonic. "Andy" is married. Last Halloween. Andy and I took our children trick-or-treating and ended up talk­ ing candidly about our lives. He said his marriage is in trouble and he is thinking about leaving his wife. I know it sounds crazy, Ann. but I fell in love with him that night, and I know he feels the same way about me. Andy still hasn’t left his wife. They have young children, and he doesn’t want to dis­ rupt their lives. I refuse to have an affair with a married man, but I don’t want to abandon him, either. I love him enough that I’m willing to let him go in order for his life to be less complicated. Should I forget about Andy and hope he will come looking for me if he leaves his wife some day? Should 1 put a time limit on how long I will wait? His marriage is mis­ erable. They have separate bedrooms and rarely communicate with each other. 1 can’t bear to think of him being so unhappy. What should I do? - In Love in Bedford, Mass. Dear Bedford: How lucky can you get? You’ve found a married man with young children who says he isn’t sleeping with his wife, and so on. You want to know how long you should wait for him to be free? The answer is, don’t wait at all. forget about Andy. And is off-limits. Ask him to let you know when he, too, is single, but don’t hold your breath waiting. His story is one of the oldest around, and I hope you won’t fall for it Adopt truth Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I adopted our son when he was 6 weeks old. We decided not to tell “Johnny" that he was adopted because we wanted him to feel se­ cure. When the boy was 9 years old, my husband and I divorced. I then became more determined than ever to keep this in­ formation from him. I thought I would tell him about the adoption when he was older and more self-assured, but it seemed that the time was never right. Johnny is now 31 years old, married, and has a beautiful family. I have since married a lovely guy who has children from a previ­ ous marriage. My stepson, “Mitch," and his wife kept urging me to tell my son about his adoption, but I refused. Two months ago, Mitch got drunk at a family party and blurted out the information to Johnny. He accepted the news with grace, however, I am still furious with Mitch for sticking his nose where it didn’t belong. Mitch insists he did nothing wrong be­ cause Johnny “had the right to know.” I can never forgive Mitch for ignoring my wishes □nd depriving me of the onportumty io tell mv son in my own way. I can no longer bear to be around Mitch and told him so. Yester­ day. his wife called and asked me to return all the family pictures she had given us. Hou can I get over this hurt? - Tom in the Northeast. Dear Northeast: Time will do its work. Be patient. While vou have ever) reason to be angry with Mitch. I hope you will find it in your heart to forgive him. Extend the olive branch at an upcoming family get-to­ gether and hope it will be accepted. It serves no purpose to hold a grudge. Your letter is especially valuable because it provides me with the opportunity to tc II my readers once again that adopted children should be told as early as 3 or 4 years of age that they were chosen - which makes them special. This information should NOT be delivered by outsiders, as you have now learned the hard way. Gift times 3 Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been invited to the third wedding of our son’s best friend, and now we have some questions. We brought a nice gift to the first bride’s engagement party and sent a lovely wedding gift, as well. For his second mar­ riage. we sent an elegant gift and went to the wedding, even though it was 1,200 miles away. This latest wedding is taking place in France, and we have informed them that we plan to attend. I have no problem going to the wedding, but I do not want to give this couple another present. My wife says if we go to the wed­ ding. we MUST give a gift. Wouldn’t our presence be enough? - No Peace at the Mo­ ment in New Jersey. Dear No Peace in New Jersey: Attending a wedding is not meant to be a substitute for a gift, even if it is the third time around. Granted, traveling to France is quite a gift in itself, but by all means, send a little “some­ thing" they will have as a permanent token of your friendship. It will mean a lot to them. If. however, advancing age or illness slows you down, you still can make an ef­ fort to be sexy, and, rest assured, it will be appreciated. No one. male or female, should fake pleasure to catch a mate. As soon as the pretending ends, the trouble will begin. My first wife fooled me with her pretending, and our marriage was a disaster. I can’t believe how dumb I was. - Sign Me Exhibit A in Baltimore, Md. Dear E*hibit A: The “been there and done that" testimonials are always the most convincing. Thanks for yours. It certainly has the ring of truth. I hope some of my readers will learn from it. Shoe color % Dear Ann Landers: I hope this letter will settle the argument about whether the daughter of Clearwater. Fla., should wear black shoes or brown shoes with a navy blue dress. Since when are you the fashion police? And who wears brown shoes these days - with any outfit? Now you have given that mother yet another excuse to hurt her daughter’s feelings by giving her your col­ umn to shove under the girl’s nose. And who wears red shoes anymore? No one un­ der 30 - unless maybe some hookers. Get with it. Ann. - Mom to Two Teen Giris Who Can Make Their Own Decisions About What Shoes to Wear. Dear Mom: First of All. red shoes arc popular these days. In fact, they arc consid­ ered quiet stylish. You arc behind the times. Second, brown shoes arc also in vogue, al­ though not with blue outfits. I don’t care that several readers said brown shoes “go with everything." They don’t. Tan-color shoes arc a different story. Meanwhile, in the last few months, so much has happened in this country that I doubt anyone is con­ cerned about what color shoes someone’s daughter is wearing. I say. wear whatever you like. Looking for an uplifting, quick read. "A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day” contains hand-pickedjokes and witti­ cisms from the world over. Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collec­ tion, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Sex in decline Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to "Old Gray Mare," the woman who was whining because some men think they need more sex. She asked, “if a woman is a kind and thoughtful human being, a good cook and a great mother, docs she also have to be a firecracker in the bedroom?" My response to her question is this: It de­ pends on what you bait the hook with. If you arc a kind human being, a good cook and a great mother, that’s enough for some men. If, however, you lead the man to be­ lieve you are a firecracker in the bedroom and then start phasing out the sex because you really don’t like it, you have tricked him, and he has a legitimate complaint. Be a “SPORTS NUT” and keep informed on all the scores and accomplishments of local athletes. Read the Banner! CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that toe Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. January 15, 2002. at 7:00 p.m. to the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan The purpose of the Pubic Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by the Hastings Free Methodist Church. 900 Block of East State Road, Hastings, Michigan. (See map below) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-1082 (f) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted will allow the proposed church facility to not bo connected to pubic water and sanitary sewer. Legal desci tpbon of said property is; The North 18.27 acres of the East 25 acres of that part of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 North of Highway ... (complete description on file). Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City wilt provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468/ or TDD call relay servees 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manahum City Clerk Stat* of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate FHe No. 2001-23285-DE Estate of Brian Loe Eitans Date of birth: September 24. 1951 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Bnan Lee Eitans, who lived at 13211 South Burchett. Prairieville Township. Michigan 49060 died September 3. 2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Abby Jean Ettans. rwned personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and toe named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. December 26, 2001 Andis Svikis (P36039) 1803 Whiles Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 616-349-7692 Abby Jean Elkins 120 Candlewyck. Apt. 1106 Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 616-349-7473 (1/3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Morgan a stogie man and Leisa E. looms a -in­ gle woman (original mortgagors) to CTX Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 13. 1999, and recorded on September 8. 1999. as Document No. 1035054, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgago Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated August 13. 1999, which was recorded on December 27. 1999. as Document No. 1039548, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 59/100 dollars ($125,480.59). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wii’ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 24.2002. Said premises are situated to CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lol 47. Bryan Wood Estates No. 2. according to the recorded Plat thereof as Document No. 1029802. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case th* redemption period Shan be 30 days from to* date of such sale Dated: December 13. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suit* 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File *200130279 Stallions (1/10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.January 3. 2002 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES From TIM6 to TIM€ feyJoyce E Weinbrecht The life and times of the Willits Family (Part n) By Joyce F. Weinbrecnt Helen Willits Kesler spent her life teach­ ing and helping others. She taught school first in one room rural schools and during the depression. One year her salary was the money the people were able to collect at the end of the semester. After her family was old enough, she taught scliool again and many Hastings students knew her from her fifth grade classes Northeastern school in the city of Hastings. She was much beloved by her family and her students. We return to her story as she wrote it. We left the family in Tuscola County, Michi­ gan, where they were living the pioneers’ life: “There was an abundance of wild game in the forest and Miles McGuigan was a crack shot with his muzzle loader so they lived well with what he hunted and with what they could raise on their land. “Everyone was taught to work. The men worked in the garden and the girls were busy knitting stockings and mittens for the family, dipping candles, getting meals, washing the clothes and caring foi the little ones. “My mother |Carric] had the job of dip­ ping candles. One day her sisters, Lizzie and Nellie, were to help her. Nellie said to Lizzie, ‘You go play. I’ll soon be down. I’ll act up so that Caddy will box my cars and send me away.’ “There was a definite division of labor, men’s work and women’s work. In some families women were expected to milk the cows but in the McGuigan family there were several husky boys, so the women were not expected to work outside of the house. Churning was a tedious job. To relieve the women from this task Grandfather built a ’dog power.’ It was a wooden cage in which the floor was made of slats that moved when the dog ran. A chum was fas­ tened to the floor. As the dog ran the cream splashed inside the chum. The movement of the cream turned it into butter. It was very hard on “the dog. He wits smart and on churning day he ran away and hid. The dog power was so well made that it was still standing as late as the 1930s. “As there were no doctors, neighborhood women helped when there was sickness in a family. There were few remedies and many of the things they did were ideas handed down from one generation to another. One such belief that persisted for years was ’that after the birth of a child the female’s organs went back in place on the tenth day. Women stayed in bed for ten days and then expect­ ed to go to work as soon as they got out of bed. In some of the wealthier families a neighbor girl would come to work »vhilc the mother was in bed. “Our mother. Carrie, worked for the George Johnson family when she was 12 years old. She was so short that she had to stand on a box to wash dishes. One of her duties was to carry the water for household use and for the washing. When she was hanging the washing on the clothes line an old sow would chase her into the house. Wash water was thrown in to the back yard, along with water used for hand washing. It was muddy so chickens and pigs came looking for something to eat. One day mother was draining a big iron kettle of potatoes off the end of the porch. The old hog ran under the hot water. She never bothered in the yard again. “Mother worked for a number of the neighbors after that. When she was perhaps 20 years old she worked in a judge’s family in Caro. Michigan. It was good training, as she learned the finer points of etiquette, which she lacked. She learned how to make an attractive table. The judge’s wife was an invalid and had a retarded son, so Carrie was in charge and they were happy with her work. She met people of importance and was comfortable with people her whole life. She might have stayed for a number of years, but the Judge made her an offer that she couldn’t accept. He wanted her to mar­ ry his son. with the marriage to never be consummated. She could be the judge’s hostess and could accompany him to din­ ners and other functions... She could not accept these conditions so she left. But she had learned many things that were valuable to her. “The McGuigan family on Edwards Road was about two miles from the little town of Fostoria. The little town hadn’t come into being when the McGuigan family first came into the area. The little village started just as other frontier towns, providing ser­ vices needed by the early settlers. A mill, a blacksmith shop and a store were followed by other businesses. A cluster of houses was built that arc still in use today. A school and a church added to the stability of the town. A railroad came through the town, giving easy access to the outside world and daily mail delivery, so a post office was also built. “There is a story about the railroad that Grandmother Mary Willits adds a little local color. The train has always been called the ’Old Huckleberry.’ The sto­ ry goes that when huckleberries were ripe, tl»e train, on its way north to SaginaK would stop and let passengers get off with baskets and pails to pick huckleberries. In the afternoon a toot from the engine as it came toward the marsh alerted every one to be by the track with his or her bounty. No one alive can refute the story so it will remain a part of local folklore. “With the coming of the automobile, peo­ ple began to shop in Flint for the goods and services that they couldn’t get in a small town. Fostoria never grew very much, but it is still in existence. The post office still ser­ vices the area with daily mail service. “(The other children in the McGuigan family were Phoebe, Myra Bell, Lydia, Tom, Jack, Carrie, the object of our story, Ross, Wilson, Cy. Nellie. Lizzie. Dolph, and Mabie. "Dolph stayed at home and did most of the farming as Grandfather got older. Peo­ ple worked so hard with little care of their health that people were very old by the time they were 65 or 70. It was common practice for family to care for their aging parents. When Grandfather McGuigan was stricken with cancer. Nellie and Lizzie came home to care for him and their mother. They had never married, so there was no question that they would expect to come home. “Grandfather died in 1902 at the age of 71. This did not end their stay as Grand­ mother had diabetes and asthma. Having had 13 children without any special care, she was worn out. Nellie and Lizzie lived the rest of their lives in the family home. It always remained the center of the family. They tended it with loving care from the well scrubbed kitchen to the crisp white curtains at the windows. “The smell of Aunt Lizzie’s cookies met you when you came into the house. The greatest treat that we could give our Mother was to take her to visit her family in .ic old home. When Clayton bought a car. he took her to visit her sisters. Later I took Clara and Mother for a visit. The brothers and their wives came and we were made to feel so welcome. There was never any question that the thre? who had cared for their par­ ents, Dolph, Nellie and Lizzie, deserved the property. "Father. J.J. Willits and Mother. Carrie McGuigan Willits, dedicated their life to God and the work of the Methodist Protes­ tant Church. The Methodist Protestant Church was founded on the belief that every person, when he died, must give an account of what he had done both good and evil. Sin was real and by avoiding certain behaviors there was less temptation to sin. “There was a strict code of behavior. No drinking of alcoholic beverages, families of alcoholics were often destitute. Playing cards led to gambling. Dancing was forbid­ den as that might lead to sex outside of mar­ riage... “By the time that our father entered the ministry, the circuit rider, who rode on a horse with the Bible under his arm. had been replaced by the preacher who was a member of a denomination. The preacher settled in some village and a church would be built. These preachers were educated and they were sponsored by an organized church. “For father to become an ordained Elder as they were called in the Methodist Church, he had to pursue a course of study. He had to appear before a board of elders who examined him about h.s know ledge of the church history and his acceptance of the doctrine of the church. He was required to I make a study of the Bible and answer ques­ tions relating to it. He was tested on his knowledge of the responsibility in the supervision of the parish, both the finances and the overall spiritual health of the church. He was ordained on Sept. 24, 1893. He was allowed to administer the ‘Lords Supper,’ to baptize, to perform marriages and bury the dead. He was charged with the oversight of the parish to which he was appointed. “It was in the 1890s that our father and mother were sent to Crawford County as home missionaries. As this story is princi­ pally about them, we should get a picture of them to make the story real. They were very human. They were quite different both physically and in their personalities. Father was almost if not six feet tall and mother was four feet clever, inches tall. He was very slender and she was a little plump. “This could almost describe their person­ alities. They were so different. He had a reserve that kept people at a distance while she drew people to her ’ike a magnet. He had the respect of the people who knew him, but there were no warm relationships. What was there about' Joe that made my mother fall head over heels in love with him? Her father and her brothers were hard working men, ready for a joke, but they were more at home in their work clothes than they would have been in a suit and tic. Joe had clothes that made him look so dif­ ferent and any small attention from that adonis made her heart flutter. At that time he had an eye for the ladies and he had the fitness that made him very attractive. “All during her life no effort was too much to keep him looking good. No one could iron his stiff bosomed shirts good enough except herself. The bosom of the shirt had to be dipped in cold starch and ironed without a wrinkle, as were his col­ lars. which were fastened to his shirt with a collar button in the back of the neck and one in the front of the neck. It is impossible for me to describe the shirt so that you can get a good picture of it. He was an old man before he wore a shirt that buttoned down the front. He made the shift when we began to buy him shirts for Christmas. “When Father and Mother and Luclla came to Crawford County, they lived in Pcrc Cheney. It was a group of tar paper shacks for the families of the lumberjacks. There was a small stand of timber and the site was abandoned when the timber was cut. “Clara was bom while they were living there. Our folks then moved to Grayling. 1 do not know how long they lived in Grayling, but Chester and Stanley were bom there “They lived 14 years in Frederic and I think the stories that I will relate took place in Frederic. Our’parents were sent there as home missionaries because the harvesting of the pine was in its heyday and there were no religious services being offered to the workers. For the next 20 years their family life and work was related in some way to the lumbering industry. That being true, a closer look at that highly skilled industry might be in order... “The lumberjack was a master of his art. Every day he had to have complete concen­ tration on his work to stay alive. Every operation had to be done by hand. “The men who cut the tree used a cross­ cut saw. They notched the tree on the back­ side to keep the tree from jumping crazily when the tree was cut through. The saw was perhaps six feet long with a handle that stood upright at each end. Two men, one on each end of the saw. pulled the saw back and forth until the tree was cut in two They had to get the saw away before the tree fell. The men who loaded the logs on the sled were skilled with the cant hook that bit into the tog as it was rolled up the skid way and on to the sled. Belgian or Perchcron horses were often used to pull the sleds loaded with logs. Skilled horsemen drove the teams. The men lived in bunkhouses. More about the Willits family and their mission next week. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conations of a mortgage made by Robert A. McCoy and Jeanette McCoy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corp.. Mortgagee, dated February 22. 2000. and recorded on February 29. 2000 in Document a 1041587. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated February 22. 2000. which was recorded on October 2. 2000. in Document *1050178. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 95/100 dollars ($95,815.95). including interest at 12.600% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 31. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northeast 1/4. thence North 10 Rods for place of beginning, thence North 21 Rods. West 27 Rods. South 21 Rods. East 27 Rods to place o> beginning, except the North 170 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: December 20.2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200129680 Panthers (1/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Miller and Linda Miller, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999. and recorded on November 29. 1999 in Document *1038490. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999. which was recorded on August 9. 2000. in Document *1045361. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND AND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 01/100 dollars ($83,942.01). •nefuding interest at 12.200% per annum Under the power ol sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Parry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on February 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Nortneast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 315 feet along the North 1/8 bne of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West. 1219 6 feet along the center line of Lindsey Road Right-Of-Way for the True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West. 218.8 feet along said centertine; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 feel; thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West. 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 feet to the point of intersection of a line herein under descnbed as line -A”; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East 360 feet, more of less, along Line ‘A’ to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from the Pont of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. Line "A" being described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods for the Place of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for the Place of Ending. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated. January 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *200020136 (1/31) Panthers FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathburn and Kim A Rathburn, hus­ band and wife to IndyMc Mortgage Holdings, Inc . a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000. and recorded February 25. 2000 m Document No 1041482. Barry County Records, Michigan Said Mortgage is now held by Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Senes 2000-A1 by assignment dated February 23. 20C0 and recorded February 5. 2001 tn Document No 1054636. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand. Six Hundred Sixty Six and 37/100 Dollars ($167,666.37), including interest at 10 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. February 7. 2002 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Northwest Fractional 1 /4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4. in center of road for place of beginning, thence West 10 Rods; thence South 16 Rods; thence East 10 Rods, thence North 16 Rods to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Senes 2000-A1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36250 Dequmdrc Rd Ste. 410 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (810) 795-4400 Ext 102 Our Fite No: 2400.5744 (1/31) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith C. Strouse, a single woman and Debbie Strouse, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Cascade Financial inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1997, and recorded on January 13. 1998 in doc •1006307. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, Assignee, by an assignment dated April 17.1998. which was recorded on February 20. 2001, in doc • 1055124, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 60/100 dollars ($47,976.60), including interest at 10.550% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p m., on January 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: The East one-haff of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Five (375) and the West two Rods of Lots Three Hundred Seventy Three (373) and Three Hundred Seventy Four (374) except two (2) Rods square out of the Southwest comer of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Four (374). all in the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. 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Highlighting a busy weekend is Hast­ ings’ own LH Lamb Wrestling Tourna­ ment, beginning Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Named decades ago for a former Hastings superintendent and wrestling supporter, it s one of the longest-running tournaments in the state, and with the rise of wrestling in the county, it has become a proving ground for some of the finest young grapplers in Michigan. The host Saxons welcome fellow county elites Middleville, Lakewood and Delton, along with Grand Ledge. Ionia. Charlotte. Battle Creek Harper Creek and possibly Pe­ toskey. ‘•It kind of showcases the county’s tal­ ent.” Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. “It’s the only time during the year that hap­ pens. and it may be especially true this year. “Some years, there are only one or two really good teams, but this year. Lakewood is ranked (in the slate). Middleville is ranked, and thcr^ arc a number of good teams and individuals.” Hastings first wrestles in an O-K Gold dual meet tonight at Sparta, beginning at 5 p.m. Middleville will try to secure the 500th win of coach Tom Lehman’s illustri­ ous career with a 7 p.m. O-K Blue dual meet at Byron Center, and Lakewood trav­ els to Okemos for a Capital Circuit dual at 6:30 p.m. The Lakewood volleyball team hosts Okemos tonight at 7:00. and travels to the Cereal City Tournament in Battle Creek on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. The Hastings volleyball team spends its Saturday at the Wayland Invitational, while the Middleville volleyball team competes at Byron Center. Both tournaments start at 9 a m. Boys’ basketball returns to the hardwood on Friday night with three road games. Hastings visits conference foe South Chris­ tian. Maple Valley travels to Bellevue and Middleville heads out to Hamilton. All games arc at 730. The Maple Valley wrestling squad is in Grand Rapids on Saturday for the Wyo­ ming Rogers Invitational, beginning at 10 a.m. Lakewood opens the competitive cheer season at Central Montcalm on Saturday. For a schedule of the day’s competition, contact the Lakewood athletic office at (616) 374-0211. Dustin Bowman (10) and the Hast­ ings boys' basketball team travel to South Christian on Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood spikers defend home turf at invite Eye on the ball: Lakewood's Ashley Frost focuses on one of her 118 as­ sists. (Photo by Perry Hardm) by Matt Cowall Sports Editor With three tournaments in the books, the Lakewood varsity volleyball team has made its young season a real page-tumer. The Lady Vikes made it thrcc-for-thrce in tournaments this season, cruising to the championship of their own eight-team Lakewood Invitational last Saturday. “Cnee again, the entire team had a good effort,” Lakewood coach Kellie Rowland said. “They didn’t miss a beat, even off the bench." Lakewood went undefeated on the day, barreling through pool play with wins over Wyoming Rogers (15-0,15-4), Howell (15­ 3, 15-9) and Tri-Unity (15-5,15-5). The Vikes then ripped Allendale 15-1 and 15-0 in the quarterfinals before beating Howell again in the semis 15-7 and 15-2 to reach the finals. Tri-Unity showed some grit and took a thrcc-gamc marathon match from Grand Ledge in the other semifinal. Grand Ledge had gone undefeated in the tournament’s other pool. But Lakewood’s Kcagan Krauss set the tempo for the finals with a wicked kill to start the first game, and two Tri-Unity time-outs couldn’t slow the Vikes in a 15-2 win. The Defenders staked a 3-0 lead early in the second game and forced some long points, but Lrtewood worked back for a 5­ 4 lead, stretched it to 11-5. ar.J closed out a 15-7 win for the tournament title. Top servers on the day for Lakewood were Shawna Buche (48 points, eight aces). Jessie Buche (33 points, eight aces) and Crunch Time by Matt Cowall • ; o j; • ♦ ■ , ;QQ Lakewood s Je®^ Buche (5) swats a serve in the finals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ashley Frost (26 points, eight aces). Frost is serving 100% for the season and added 118 assists in the tournament. Keagan Krauss led the team in digs with 30. followed by Jessie Buche (26), Shav. na Buche (25) and Beth Ludema (24). Up front, Krauss had 39 kills. Linsey Bu­ che had 36 kills and nine solid blocks, and Jessie Buche had eight solid blocks. Lakewood opens Capital Circuit league play tonight at 7:00 when Okemos comes to town. The Vikes then head down to Bat­ tle Creek on Saturday to compete in the Ce­ real City Toumamept beginning at 8 a.m. Lakewood’s Shawna Buche bumps a pass forward in the finals of the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Holiday sports hangover? I'm very happy to report the holidays did provide some rest and relaxation for yours truly. I stand — well, I sit — freshened and fattened for winter by another season of giving. Namely. I gave myself some time away from the keyboard, some quality time with loved ones, and enough good food and drink to sustain half of Barry County. I’ll cat again sometime next week, if I can make it to the kitchen. The season has been equally satisfying for many in the world of sports, but just like tearing down the decorations and heading back to work, some endings are bittersweet. U of M’s defense was as dry and brittle as a January Christmas tree as the Wolverines mailed in a 45-17 gift to Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl. On the other hand. MSU’s cork­ screw season stayed true to form in the Silicon Valley Classic, but the Spartans some­ how managed to toast the New Year with a 44-35 win ever Fresno State... Speaking of bittersweet. I’ve always thought it’s kind of cruel to dish out the last col­ lege football all at once. It’s overwhelming, then it ends for nine months. This is dumb. If I cat too much pie. I might not want any tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want dessert again until September. A playoff would help to pace the pigskin pigout. but big conferences really, really like their guaranteed spots in the big bowl games (and the big guaranteed payouts therein), so we’re stuck with the deranged Bowl Championship Series (BCS). The University of Oregon looked good enough to play for the national championship in a 38-16 trouncing of Colorado in the Fiesta Bowl, but the Ducks and ever}one else will never know. The only game that’s supposed to matter in the silly BCS is tonight’s tilt between Miami and Nebraska. As far as I’m concerned, until there’s a Division I piayoff. the C will always be surrounded by BS... The Detroit Lions got the gift of unconditional love from their fans, as more than 80.000 of the most desperately-loyal people on the planet sold out the Silverdome over the weekend to witness the Brand New Bears rout what's left of the one-win Lions. When — yes. when — the Lions finally win a Super Bowl, this state is gonna party, as the now obsolete song goes, like it’s 1999.1 just hope it’s sooner than 2099... High school sports fans get ? late present this Saturday at the LH Lamb Wrestling Tournament in Hastings. County powerhouses Delton. Lakewood and Middleville join the Saxons in an outstanding early-season gathering of some of the best wrestlers in the area and in the state. Tonight, the Middleville grapplers will try to give their coach. Tom Lehman, his 500th career victory in a dual meet at Byron Center. This is real wrestiemania: no wigs, masks, makeup or foreign objects are necessary ... rhe Lakewood varsity volleyball team steamed into 2002 with a win in its ow n invi­ tational. unwrapping the third tournament title for the Lady Vikes in three tries this sea­ son. From the looks of things. Santa isn’t done w ith the Vikes yet. Stay tuned... And they're sort of sneaking up on us, but lest we forget, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City arc coming next month. This gathering of the world’s best will be es­ pecially poignant in light of a tumultuous 2001... There it is. sports fan. the gift that keeps on giving, like a fridge full of leftovers. See you next week. Beth Ludema slams one down for Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Keagan Krauss (foreground) rejects a Tri-Unity volley. (Photo Hardin) by Perry Hardin) i I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 3. 2002 - Page 11 TK wrestling coach Lehman goes for 500th win Not the eyes: TICs Shawn Reil (top) made this opponent a little desperate. TK'8 Justin Hoffman looks for an opening. by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The Middleville varsity wrestling team placed second at the TK Duals last Friday with a 3-1 record. The three wins pushed TK coach Tom Lehman to the brink of 500 career wins. Lehman has 499 in 29-plus years of coach­ ing heading into tonight’s dual meet at By­ ron Center. Wrestling begins at 7 p.m. TK (11-3) won its first three duals of the day, downing Grand Haven (43-23), St. Johns (67-8) and Romeo (70-8). The Tro­ YOUTH 7th Grade Gold Basketball The Hastings seventh grade Gold team lost a close gam." to Hudsonville Riley on Dec. 20, with a score of 28-29. Scoring for the Saxons were: Matt Donnini, 13 pts.; Mike Bekker, 8 pts.; Justin Jorgenson, 2 pts.; Matt Teunesscn. 2 pts.; Jeremy Redman, 2 pts.; and David Cole, I pt. Jon Garrett had 3 steals and Matt Donnini had 8 steals; Matt Teunesscn had three assists, while Jeremy Redman had 4 assists. David Cole had 4 offensive rebounds. Mike Bekker had 6 rebounds. On Dec. 18, the seventh grade Gold team lost to Hudsonville Baldwin 54-17. Scoring for the Saxons were: Bryce Stanhope, 2 pts.; Doug Smith, 2 pts.; David Cole, 2 pts.; and Matt Donnini. 11 pts. and 5 rebounds. Jeremy Redman had 5 rebounds. Matt Brqdan King, each bad 3 steals. MichaelMcGandy had 3 assists. 8th Grade Gold Basketball Hastings eighth Gold team took itfc first loss against Hudsonville by a 40-25 score. Scoring for the Saxons was: JJ. Quick, 9 pts.; Eric Gillespie, 8 pts.; Scon Coleman. 3 pts.; Brad Mead, 2 pts.; Chris Timmerman, 2 pts.; and Gregg Cain, I pt. Eric Gillespie had 3 steals. The record now stands at 7-1. On Dec. 18, the Hastings eighth grade Gold basketball team defeated Hudsonville Baldwin by a 31-25 score, to extend their win streak to 7-0. Scoring for the Saxons: Eric Gillespie, 15 pts.. Brian McKcough. 5 pts.; Brad Mead, 4 pts.; JJ. Quick. 3 pts.; Scott Coleman. 2 pts.; and Chris Timmerman. 2 pts. Brian McKcough had 4 steals and 2 assists, while JJ. Quick and Eric Gillespie each had 6 rebounds. 7th Grade Blue Basketball The Hastings seventh grade Blue basket­ ball team won an exciting 30-28 game in overtime over Forest Hills Central on Dec. 19. For the best color film processing around see the experts Middleville's Pat McKeown (top) flattens an opponent during the TK Duals last Sat­ urday_____________ jans mel Grand Rapids Northview in the fi­ nal match of the day, and the Wildcats pre­ vailed 34-25 to win the tournament with a 4-0 mark. After tonight's contest at Byron Center. TK travels to Hastings on Saturday for the LH Lamb Tournament. Along with Hast­ ings and TK. fellow Barry County powers Delton and Lakewood will be among the other schools competing. 5KETBALL Scoring for the Saxons: Justin Carroll, 14 pts.; Alex Kimble, 6 pts.; Andrew Dobbins, 5 pts.; Jcrin Voshcll, 2 pts.; Scott Homrich, 2 pts.; and Tom Peck. I pt. Jcrin Vbshell had 8 rebounds. The Hastings seventh grade Blue basket­ ball team lost 55-19 on Dec. 18. Scoring for the Saxons: Justin Carroll, 7 pts.; Andrew Dobbins, 3 pts.; Jordan Tyrell, 3 pts.; Eric Iberlc, 2 pts.; Scon HomricK 2 pts.; Tom Peck. I pt.; and Keeton Rose, I pt. Sth Grade Blue Basketball The Hastings eighth grade Blue basket­ ball Team traveled to Forest Hills Central last night and came away with a victory by a 49-23 score. The Saxons played great Coed volley ball sign-up Jan. 7 On Monday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m., there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA’s Adult coed winter volleyball league. The meeting will be held in the Hastings Middle School Gym. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those defense holding their opponent to only 3 points in the first half. Scorers for the Saxons: David Peterson, I pts., 10 steals; Justin Krul, 8 pts., 6 rebounds; Tim Bowerman. 8 pts., 4 steals; Max Myers, 4 pts., 2 rebounds; Austin Hurless, 4 pts.; Steve Bolo, 4 pts.. 3 rebounds; Alex McMillam, 3 pts.; Gavin Burd. 2 pts., 3 rebounds; David Gallagher, 2 pts.; Lee Selby, 2 pts. The Hastings eighth grade boys Blue bas­ ketball team lost to Caledonia last night by a 9-19 score. Hastings played a good defen­ sive game, but couldn’t overcome their turnovers and missed shots on offense. Scorers for the Saxons: Steve Bolo, 4 pts., 9 rebounds; Justin Krul, 2 pts.; Brandcn Curtis, 2 pts.; Austin Hurless. I pt. unable to attend must call the YMCA, 945­ 4574, before the meeting. League games will begin on Monday, Jan. 14. Teams may register by calling the YMCA and completing a team roster. A team regis­ tration fee of $160 must also accompany the team roster. Teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis. For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574. Sports Shorts Former Hastings star and current Univer­ sity at Buffalo point guard Virginia Jen­ nings hit a driving lay-up with five seconds remaining to give the Bulls a dramatic 62­ 60 comeback win over Long Island Univer­ sity on Dec. 29 in the consolation game of the Tulanc/Doubletrec Classic in New Or­ leans. Jennings finished with 13 points and five assists. The 5-6 Bulls open Mid-American Con­ ference (MAC) play tonight at Miami of Ohio. TK heavyweight Randy Benedict (top) leans into a pin at the T K uuats. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggcrs 46; Thunder Alley 37; Friends 36 1/2; Troublemakers 36; Red Dog 35; 4 Horsemen 34 1/2: Pinheads 34; Lacey Birds 31: All 4 Fun 30; Sunday Snoozcrs 30; Happy Hookers 25. 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We are currently looking for a part-time teller to join our team. We currently have openings in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detailed oriented, and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. Apply at rhe Human Resources Department Hastings City bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE/M-F �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 3. 2002 COURT News: A Hastings coupk has fallen victim to an Eaton County investment advisor who al­ legedly took their Kfe savings in an alleged embezzlement scheme, an area newspaper reported Tuesday. The Rutland Township couple bought a retirement home and invested the rest of the family farm sale proceeds in policies through Daniel Ncuenschwandcr, a family friend turned investment adviser, according to a report in the Battle Creek Enquirer. Neuenschwandcr was reportedly ar­ raigned in December on 21 counts of cm-, bezzlcment for allegedly defrauding about 20 Lansing area families. Eighteen of those charges cany penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to three times the amount embezzled. The rest charge him with embezzling $1,000 to $20,000 and are punishable by up to five years in prison, according to the re­ port. Restitution also could be ordered. He is free on bond and no trial date has report­ edly been set. Thought Don and Donna Kosbar could not be reach by the Banner for comment, the Enquirer reports that the couple, both in their 70s. planned to live off the interest and Social Security and planned to leave their original $162,500 investments for their eight kids. 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren after they died. Now. the couple can’t afford to pay for their own funerals. According to the report. Don Kosbar worked 40 years with the Barry County Road Commission while Donna Kosbar worked part time for a church and as a bus driver. Today, they both work part time - Don as a janitor at Hastings High School while Donna is reportedly a home health aide. Ncuenschwandcr is accused of creating fake policies and income statements to convince investors they had relatively lowrisk investments through a Grand Ledge company called Massachusetts General. Investigators say he stole the money to fund his own. much riskier commodities in­ vestments through a Chicago company. He lost money every year since 1995. more than $680,000 combined, investiga­ tors told the newspaper. Authorities were allegedly tipped off in August when a client’s primary financial adviser grew suspicious of the Massachu­ setts General policy and investigated fur­ ther. according to the report. Ncuenschwandcr allegedly detailed the alleged scheme in a taped interview with detectives that was played during a court appearance earlier this month. He reportedly made fake documents on his typewriter and at a popular copying business creating bogus policies with fake account numbers, according to the tape in­ terview described in the story. He reportedly said he was sorry and im­ plied he didn’t intend to hurt his clients though the families arc outraged at that claim. Another victim quoted in the story s.rid he would have the money needed to pay for his 13-year-old grand daughter s medical bills with investments he made through Ncuenschwandcr. But now. the money is gone. The man told the interviewer that he lost $200,000 and that he has known Ncuenschwander for years. The lifelong Grand Ledge man said he’d invested money he made selling a building he had owned for more than a decade. A widow reportedly said she did not in­ vest $93,000 with Ncuenschwandcr until after her husband died in March. Ncuen­ schwandcr allegedly went to the funeral and even called her later to see how she was holding up. The woman said the experience has de­ stroyed her trust in people. ‘9-11’ and other terrorism words top banishment list by The Associated Press The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks should be referred to as just that, according to the an­ nual list of banished words compiled by Lake Superior State University. The authors of the list at the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., school say they received nu­ merous nominations fort he abbreviations ’**9-11" and “nine-eleven*’ to be included in the 27th annual list of words condemned to be banished from the Queens’ English. Most people nominating the terms said they were not trying to make light of the at­ tacks, but asked if finding a “cute” abbre­ viation for the flay makes them any easier to accept. “1 can't believe people arc abbreviating the worst act of war this country has seen since Pearl Harbor," wrote a nominator from Colorado Springs, Colo. “I've never heard anybody refer to the attack on Pearl Harbor as Twelve-Seven or 12-7.” Among the other words included on this year's list: "friendly fire," once popular dur­ ing the Gulf War and revived by the recent military action in Afghanistan. “Would unfriendly fire be less painful?" wrote a nominator from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. 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No application tee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 466-0461_________________ ABANDONED REPO- Bank need someone to assume payments on huge 3 bed­ room home. Will move if necessary. 1-800-9604 students, releases the list each Jan. 1 from submissions gathered around the world from academia, advertising, business, jour­ nalism, the military, politics and sports. The list was born out of a New Year’s Eve party in 1976 and sent out as a public­ ity ploy for the Upper Peninsula school. Then-public relations director W.T. (Bill) Rabe started the list, in part because hethought the school needed more name recognition. The “List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Mis-Usc, Over-Use and General Uselessness" is as popular as ever, gamering submissions from around the world. Among the other words and phrases on this year's list: “in the wake of,” “synergy" and “faith-based." 1 “Reality TV” and “Reality-based TV" also made the list. Danish the words, ban­ ish the shows, banish the people who came up with the idea for the shows, because there is nothing real about this form of tclevision,r wrote Mary Li of Toronto. Some of the words and phrases on the 2002 Banished Word List, published annu­ ally by Lake Superior State University: POLITICS AND THE MEDIA: Disen­ franchise. Surgical strike. Friendly fire. Bring them to justice or bring the evildoers to justice. Faith-based. Bi-partisanship. Anything modified by Doppler. Nineeleven (9-11) and its variations BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY: Synergy. Edgy. Infomercial. Making money, as a radio caller pointed out, only counterfeiters make money the rest of us earn it. Killer app, used to describe an out­ standing computer program. M1SCELLANEOUS/OVERUSE: Real­ ity TV and reality-based TV. Car-jacking, the correct term is armed robbery. In the wake of... what's wrong with the word “af­ ter?” No-brainer. REDUNDANCIES: Uniquely unique, totally unique, very unique. Sworn affida­ vit. Possible choices. Forewarn. Unprece­ dented new. Foreseeable future, just how long is foreseeable? Help Wanted CUSTOMER SERVICE PO­ SITIONS: We are currently accepting resumes for a cus­ tomer service representative in our Hastings area office to work with wireless sales 4r customer support. Starting • wage $8.50/hr depending on experience. Send resumes to: CSR, PO Box 438, Delton, MI. 49046. ( a rd of /hank \ THE FAMILY OF Shane Trierweiler would like to express their extreme gratitude for the many expressions of sympa­ thy they received at the time of Shane's accident and passing. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to the many friends, family mem­ bers and neighbors that sent food, flowers and cards. A special thank you to Jimmy's Lake Pump and the many businesses that contributed items for the raffle they held to help defray funeral ex­ penses. The community sup­ port has been overwhelming and appreciated more than mere words can ever ex­ press. Another special thank you goes out to Lake's Fu­ neral Home for their com­ passionate, professional care during this difficult time and St. Anthony's Church for their wonderful service and generous luncheon. Kathy, Yvonne, Kami, Erika, Bey, Travis & John. BARRY COUNTY SILENT OBSERVER needs your assistance! 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! POLICE BEAT: Man hurt in snowmobile accident IRVING TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Caledonia man was taken to Spectrum Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids Monday. Dec. 24. when the snowmobile he was riding struck a rock on a private trail, according to the Michigan Stale Police. Matthew Allen Ayriss was wearing a helmet when he was thrown from the vehicle, which was thrown into a tree after hitting the rock that had been obscured by snow. The accident occurred on private property cast of Harris Creek Road near Parmalec Road. Nashville woman Injured in car crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Nashville woman who lost control of her car on Thornapplc Lake Road near Woodland Road on Christmas Day Tuesday. Dec. 25. suffered minor injuries when her vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Ronni Sue Hay was westbound on Thornapple Lake Road at 112:45 p.m. when she lost control causing the car to skid 75 feet to impact with the tree from the shoulder of the roadway. Hay was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated. No citations were issued. Icy road causes Christmas Day crash CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Icy road conditions sent a vehicle sliding into a row of trees Dec. 25, causing injury to the driver while his 5*ycar-old passenger escaped un­ harmed. according to a report by the Michigan State Police. Troopers reported that Daniel Stark, 28, of Saranac, was southbound on North Broad­ way near Brown Road at 8 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle and ran off the road­ way. Stark, who was not wearing a seat belt, struck the windshield with his face upon im­ pact with the trees, troopers reported. He was taken by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was treated and released. He was issued a citation for driving too fast for road conditions and for failing to wear a scat belt. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the cause of the crash. Car swerves to avoid snow plow; 3 hurt IRVING TOWNSHIP — A woman and two children were injured Wednesday, Dec. 26, when the vehicle they were in on Solomon Road near Barnum Road moved to avoid an oncoming snow plow and left the road* ay, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Michelle Webster, 27, of Middleville, was driving north on Solomon Road at 10:47 a.m. when she drifted to the right. After passing the southbound snrw plow truck. Webster’s vehicle crossed the center line and rolled over on an embank­ ment. "The road surface is dirt and gravel and was covered with snow and ice,” troopers said. “The loss of control occurred at a steep, downhill grade." Webster, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thornapplc Township Emergency Services where she was treated and released. Alcohol was not a factor and she was issued a verbal warning by police. Passengers Lauren Webster. 6, and Macenzie Webster, 8, also were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Slick road sends man to hospital CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A Hastings man suffered minor injuries Dec. 28 when he lost control of his vehicle on Ragla Road near Strickland Road at about 8 a.rti. ac­ cording to the Michigan State Police. Ronald Otis, 46, of Hastings was driving north at about 40 mph and the road had not been plowed according to troopers. “There were several inches of snow on the dirt road," police reported. “The driver lost control before going into the ditch and rolling the vehicle." Otis, who was wearing his seat belt, was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was treated and released. No citations were issued and alcohol was not a factor. Man accused of domestic violence HOPE TOWNSHIP - Domestic violence charges arc being sought against a Head Road man who allegedly slapped a woman on Dec. 29, choked her on Dec. 25 and shot at her with a shotgun after beating her on Jan. 19, 2000, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. “She said she couldn’t count how many times she’s been assaulted since they got married," in 1995, a deputy reported. Deputies were called Saturday after the 36-year-old man allegedly became angry when he could not reach the woman on the telephone while she was taking their two children to a friend’s house. When he arrived home, he was “irate" and went to his parents* home on Keller Road. “She went there to resolve the problem," deputies said. The man then allegedly slapped the woman in the face with an open hand, causing redness and swelling around her left eye. Deputies learned of the prior, alleged assaults after noticing marks on the right side of the woman's throat. “She said they were from Christmas Day when he choked her to the point she nearly went unconscious," deputies said. “She said they’d both been drinking." The man was not located police and charges arc pending. • Woman injured in domestic assault PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A man who followed up on an argument Dec. 30 over his drinking met his girlfriend later that night on her arrival home from work with a beating, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the man had called the woman at her place of employment and asked her to return home. Upon her arrival, he allegedly grabbed her by the hair, threw her on to the couch and began punching her. “He told her to get out but wouldn’t let her leave," deputies reported. "He continued to punch her abdomen, shoulder and head.” When he again told her to leave, he lit a cigarette and she ran out of the house in her socks. Charges of domestic violence are pending against the 29-year-old man. Police have also requested a charge of aggravated domestic assault against the victim because the man accused her of cutting him with a knife during the altercation, though deputies re­ ported finding no evidence of his ciaim. Safes stolen from Amoco, McDonald’s YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Deputies arc investigating the Dec. 20 theft of two safes from inside the Gun Lake Amoco Station. One safe belongs to the gas station while the other belongs to the Gun Lake McDonald’s restaurant also located inside the building. Police said it appears that someone broke into the building through a south service door. The perpetrators also took a VCR surveillance tape, deputies said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 3. 2002 - Page 13 Sunfield teen bound over in deadly traffic accident A 19-ycar-old Sunfield man will stand trial on charges he caused the death of Dan­ iel Rumfield, 17. last June. Eaton County Judge Harvey Hoffman ruled after hearing witness testimony at a Dec. 21 preliminary examination. Matthew Henncy was bound over to Ea­ ton County Circuit Court Dec. 21 on three felony charges, including homicidc/manslaughter with a motor vehicle, related to the two-vehicle traffic crash on Grand Ledge Highway, which also left Rumfield s brother, 23-year-old Jeff Rumfield. suffer­ ing from brain injuries. Hcnney was the driver of an eastbound vehicle that struck the rear of the Rumfield pickup truck near Ionia Road at about 3:42 a.m. The three earlier had attended what Det. Dan Preutcr testified Henncy told him was a party before correcting himself and calling it a “get-together” on the Kevin Brodbeck property. According to Eaton County Sheriff's De­ partment accident rcconstructionist Sgt. Rod Sadler, the minimum speed Hcnney's truck could have been traveling was 89 rnph. though Preutcr testified that Henncy told him that at one point, he was driving 70 mph. He also testified that the estimated speed of the Rumfield vehicle was 58 mph at the time of impact. Henncy also was said to have told inves­ tigators he saw the lights extinguished on the Rumfield truck prior to the impact, ac­ cording to Prcutcr s testimony. “I believe the judge bound the defendant correctly." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Mike Eagcn. “and based on his decision on sufficient evidence." Henncy has waived a circuit court ar­ raignment. which had been scheduled for Jan. 24, and will attend a Feb. 15 status conference, where a plea bargain could be reached, according to the Eaton County Prosecutor’s office. If convicted of the homicide/manslaugh- ter charge, Hcnney could be sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison and/or pay a S7.5OO fine. Hcnney also is charged with felonious driving, a two-year felony, and with failing to stop at the scene of a serious personal in­ jury accident, a felony that carries a maxi­ mum possible penalty of five years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. Hcnney also was bound over on a charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption, though Det. Preutcr testi­ fied that when he found Henncy at his resi­ dence at 6:30 a.m., more than two hours af­ ter the crash, he did not appear to be intoxi­ cated and there was no smell of alcohol on his breath. The collision had forced the Rumfield vehicle over a bridge rail and threw Jeff Rumfield through the windshield into the creek 10 to 15 feet below. A fireman later found him laying on his back in the creek with water covering his face. Daniel Rumfield was found dead inside the truck, which was not equipped with scat belts. Officers testified that after the two vehi­ cles collided, Hcnney left the scene. Ac­ cording to Preutcr, Henncy sat in his truck for an undisclosed amount of time, then walked to where the “get-together" had been on the Brodbeck property and then walked home. Police testified that Hcnney did not call police or notify ambulances of the accident. According to an edited police report re­ leased by the Eaton County Sheriff’s De­ partment last month, a fourth person was alleged to have been involved in drinking beer at a pond the night of the crash, but no other information about that person was re­ leased. No other charges stemming from the ac­ cident have been Issued, according to Eaton County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesperson Theresa Spagnuolo-O’Dcll. Area cattle barn destroyed in New Year’s Eve blaze Bill Neal was awakened at about 11 p.m. New Year’s eve not by a countdown cele­ bration but by a glow in the sky. "My wife woke me up snd said, 'the barn's on fire.”’ said Neal. “It was a ball of fire when I got up. It was quite a shock." The Neals, who have lived on the farm for 35 years, lost the two-story. 60 by 100 fool structure which had been there longer than they have owned the farm, he said. Bellevue and Johnstown Township fire­ fighters quickly responded to the Assyria Township scene while Neal and his neigh­ bors worked to remove the show cattle from the fully engulfed structure, he said. Not only was the barn destroyed but the Neals lost three tractors, a feed grinding machine, a repair shop and countless tools. “We had just remodeled it and put a tin roof on it," said Neal who does not know what caused the barn to catch fire. “Wc don’t know if it was electrical. Nobody was in it and nothing was hooked up.” Though another building was nearby, firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading, said Neal. Bellevue firemen remained on the scene until about 3 a.m. trying to prevent a rekin­ dle due to the large amount of smoldering hay which had been inside the structure. “It’s still smoldering today," said Neal. The building and contents were insured and he plans to rebuild. “I’m not going anywhere,” he said. Rubber Stamp! Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with home. Give them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 - SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp & clean imprint every time •Completely rerinkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service busier with a full day of circuit court show A more restrictive schedule for genea­ cause hearings, sentencings and civil cases logical research can not be imposed by on Thursdays. county clerk’s offices according to an opin­ After notification of Granholm’s opin­ ion released Dec. 6 by Michigan Attorney ion, the sign remained intact. But when General Jennifer Granholm. In -other woeds, it doesn’t matter why ’ •questioned about the clerk’s response |o the opinion Wednesday, Dec. 26, Smith said someone Barits a'public record, public bod­ the sign would either be changed or re­ ies must treat all Freedom of Information moved. Act requesters equally. Smith removed the sign shortly after be­ Granholm issued the opinion at the re­ ing interviewed. quest of Rep. Gretchen Whitmer. D-East Also among Barry County’s genealogi­ Lansing, stating that public bodies can not cal research policy, document inspectors impose stricter schedules for persons seek­ were required to sign in, were allowed to ing information for genealogical purposes. inspect one at a time in the order they “A public body may not impose a more signed in and could only view the docu­ restrictive schedule for access to its public ments for one hour. records for certain persons than it docs for “FOIA contains no provision requiring the public generally, based solely upon the the requester to disclose why inspection of purpose for which the records were a public record sought.” Granholm wrote. sought." Granholm wrote. “The initial or future uses of the informa­ According to the request from Whitmer, tion contained in the records to be in­ some county clerks were restricting access spected arc irrelevant to the request to in­ to records sought by genealogists because spect the public record.” their requests were burdensome. The brief Opinion of the Attorney Gen­ In Barry County, a sign has been posted for several years at the county clerk’s door eral directly aids FOIA requesters who announcing that no genealogical research is want to use information for commercial purposes, such as compiling mailing or allowed on Thursdays. County Clerk Debbie Smith said the rule telemarketing lists. The legislature has been was enacted because the clerk’s office is struggling in recent years to separate out The name of Northeastern Elementary student Kacy Anderson was spelled incor­ rectly in the Dec. 20 edition of the Banner. She was one of the students honored by the Exchange Club of Hastings as a “Student of the Month." The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)-Gun Lake Area will kick off its 2002 year with a program on groundwater stewardship by Elizabeth Katt-Reinders at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Jan. 9. at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Katt-Reinders is an AmcriCorps volun­ teer for the Michigan Groundwater Stew­ ardship Program (MGSP). She graduated from Calvin College with a bachelor of arts degree in geography and environmental studies. While a student she co-chaired the Cal­ vin College Environmental Stewardship Coalition for three years. As an AmeriCorps volunteer fur the Michigan Ground­ water Stewardship Program, she works out of the offices of WMEAC in Grand Rapids and the Barry Conservation District in Hastings. The MGSP is a cooperative effort of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Conservation Districts, MSU Ex­ tensions. the Natural Resource Conserva­ tion Service and AmcriCorps National Service. The program is designed to help individuals reduce the risks of groundwater contamination. It is voluntary and locally driven and if funded by fees that are as­ sessed on sales of pesticide and nitrogen fertilizers. Katt-Reinders will talk about her posi­ tion as a Homc*A"Syst coordinator. She delivers the groundwater protection pro­ gram to residents of Kent and Barry coun­ ties through free one-on-one, in-home con­ sultations (Home Assessment Systems) oi group workshops and programs. The aim is A Custom Made Pre-Inked Genealogy research can not be limited, attorney general says Correction: Goundwater stewardship on Gun Lake GFWC agenda A GREAT GIFT IDEA! Special Services: Color Coptes Copies Specialty Papers colors & textures available Film Processing 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Gray Bam OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 - 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 “legitimate" from “illegitimate” uses of FOIA material without success. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations 00 • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley's • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R& J’s Tom’s Market Thomai>ple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Delton Other Hastings • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Banfield General Store • Gillett's Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • RJ Sportsman Lake Odessa • Crvsta’ Flash • Lake-0 Shell • Carl's Market • L.O. Express Nashville • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpasuch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappons Quick Mart Middleville Gun Lake Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store to help residents evaluate their homes and properties for pollution and health risks. Area residents of Gun Lake, particularly those from Delton. Wayland. Middleville. Shelbyville and Marlin, arc invited to at­ tend. Katt-Reinders program will follow a short business meeting at starts at 9:30 a.m. For information, call Marjory Richards, club president at 795-3969 or Fran Leon­ ard. vice president at 795-8731. LEGAL NOTICES Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Danck Carpenter and Deanr>a Carpenter. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. A New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 15.1999, and recorded on January 29, 1999 in Docket •1024425, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-TWO THOU­ SAND RVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 29/100 dottars ($42,584 29). .nctudmg interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m., on January 31.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: Lot 6 Block 3 of Chamberlains Addition to the Village now City of Hastings according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Utter 1 of Plats. Page 7. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stalbons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FBe *200126838 Stallions (1/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark E. Hewitt and Sonia G. Hewitt, hueband and wife (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Services Co.. Mortgagee, dated June 4. 1999. and recorded on June 9. 1999 tn Liber Document No. 1030894. on Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 22/100 dollars ($124,364.22). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toat said mort­ gage there will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 17.2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Assyria. State ol Michigan, is descnbed as foHows: Parcel A: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Bany County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point 10 rods West of the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of sAid Section 16; thence West 10 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence North 10 rods to place of beginning. Parcel B: The East 20 acres of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Bany County. Michigan, except a parcel 10 rods square off the Northwest corner of said East 20 acres of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 16. also except Commencing 10 rods West of the Northeast comer of said Southeast 1/4; thence West 10 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East 10 rods; thence North 10 rods to beginning, also except commencing 20 rods West of the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 16 for place of beginning; thence South 10 rods; thence West 10 rods, more or less, to a point 50 ods East of the f/8 line; thence North 10 rods; thence East to beginning, also except beginning at the North 1/4 comer common to Sections 15 and 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 89^39* West. 200 feet thence Southeasterly to a point that « South 0“15'22' West 300 feet from the point of begin­ ning; thence North O’lS^ East. 300 feet to the place of beginning, also except the North 220 feet of the South 440 feet of the East 20 acres of the North 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 16. and also except the South 220 feet of the East 20 acres of the North 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: December 6. 2001 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200128888 Gators (1/3) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 3. 2002 BIRCH, continued from page 3 Mansfield, Fire Chief Roger Caris. Hast­ ings City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes. Brown, Thomas and Drake. BIRCH replaces the former Hastings Ru­ ral Fire Association where stock was sold and charges were made for services if you did not belong. "It was hard to collect from someone hit hard by a fire, and there was never enough money to buy enough good equipment." said an anonymous BIRCH researcher and writer who contributed this article to the Reminder. “They (the former Hastings as­ sociation) needed more money to hire more full time employees to man the station. Lack of money was the problem. So this cooperative idea for BIRCH grew and has worked well ever since. “Through Mutual Aid, the larger depart­ ment can assist smaller departments at larger fires and rescues, so everyone in Barry County may need BIRCH and bene­ fit from them. "Much of the credit goes to Chief and Manager Roger Caris, who has 27 years ex­ perience. and to his fire-fighting person­ nel," the researcher said. Personnel include Assistant Chief Rick Krouse with 17 years experience. Captain Dave Sixbcrry. 30 years experience: Lieu­ tenant Jim Sheldon. 15 years: Lieutenant Bill Bclson. 15 years; four full time em­ ployees: Caris and drivers.firefightcrs Bruce Cocncn. 24 years: Jerry McDonald. 20 years; and Dennis Bassett, nine years. Other firefighters are Clarence Lancas­ ter. 25 years experience; Barb Avery. 11 years: Rob Neil, 10 years; Craig Hoffman, six years: Candi Sarver, six years: Mike Gardiner, five years; Bill Dooley, five years: Kevin Bclson. fire years: John Dunkice. four years: Kristina Guernsey, four years; Mans Olsen, eight years: Joe Walsh, one year: Larry- Warren, one year: and newcomer Brian Gibson. All personnel have completed physical and mental training and testing and are cer­ tified. The newest members are in the proc­ ess. The National Fire Protection Agency states that fire departments "shall have the capability for sustained operations, includ­ ing fire suppression, engagement in search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation and preservation of property, accountability for personnel, a dedicated rapid intervention crew and provision of support activities for those situations that are beyond the capabil­ ity of the initial attack." Suppression capability is the amount of apparatus equipment and personnel avail­ able; the time needed to respond by both truck and personnel and to place equipment into action. The full time employees manning BIRCH 24 hours a day. plus the agree­ ments with Hastings Manufacturing Co.. Viking Corp, and the City of Hastings maintenance and others to release firefighters immediately on signal and their close proximity to the station add to the quick re­ sponse of the BIRCH department, the re­ searcher said. "Records and reports of victims bear this out. This is quite different than just proxim­ ity to the fire station. The water supply and the ability to fast refill, including a pressur­ ized system, is considered very important in putting out a fire and keeping losses at a minimum. Pumping water from a lake, pond or river is much slower than from a pressurized system, and the height to be pumped up is limited as well as the ability to get a truck to the waler and then away without getting stuck or the weight of the waler being loo much. The level of training and application of strategy and tactics are very important, so experience is a big plus." the researcher said. A fire department's rating by the insur­ ance industry (ISO) indicates its testing and belief in the amount of loss expected from a fire in that particular fire depart­ ment's territory. The numbers go up to 10 the smaller the number the better the capa­ bility of fighting a fire. BIRCH is rated 5. the best in Barry County. OSHA and MIOSHA safely standards are followed by BIRCH. AED's and ther­ mal imaging cameras are on trucks as well as protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus and other emergency equipment. Respirators are cleaned after every use as well as all other equipment. Trucks are washed and tanks filled with water - ready Io go the next lime. "Both (lhe city of) Hastings and BIRCH profit by this arrangement, and lhe rc-uit is a better equipped fire department manned 24 hours a day with well maintained equip­ ment." lhe researcher said. On an August day. lhe researcher hap­ pened to be talking with Chief Caris at the fire station in Hastings when a call came in. “The call amplified throughout lhe sta­ tion: "Garage fire fully involved on East State Road, between Becker and Powell roads." 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Il was really full as it pulled out." the researcher said. "By then, two more trucks had fullysuited drivers in them with motors running. 1 asked one firefighter how many trucks they were dispatching and she said three. “At that lime. Roger's voice came over the speakers giving instructions (to the truck already on the scene) on laying a hose at the fire. He included a second garage, and it was the first I had heard of a second building. “As 1 continued Io walk to my car. I ob­ served the empty space where lhe trucks had been. Wow! Shoes all over the place, a testimonial to the rapid donning of fire suits and bools...Only about three minutes had elapsed when I reached my car. What an ef­ ficient operation." lhe researcher said. “My impression was of no wasted moves al all. How lucky we are to have all of you (fire personnel) and we don't tell you often enough how much we appreciate you...It is gratifying to see people work together for something good for so many people. "Although the name Hastings Fire De­ partment can and is most often used, re­ member it is BIRCH and lhe City of Hast­ ings. Neither could do it without the other...Working together pays in a big way.” 99 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4X4 LT 88 CHEVY 3500 EXT. CAB DUALLY 4X2 LEATHER. CD.TRAAER PKG. ML THE OPTIONS SAVE) 4S4 V< EICtlltMT 00H0n» $397w> by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer Penny Ruff was appointed to the position of Nashville clerk/officc manager at the council meeting last Thursday (Dec. 27). Nashville Village President Frank Dun­ ham recommended Ruff for the position af­ ter interim clerk Cathy Lentz declined the job offer. “We received a good share of applicants, a number of them quite qualified," said Dunham. “Five made it past the second in­ terviews and three withdrew their applica­ tions. The two remaining applicants were well qualified (Lentz and Ruff)." Dunham said he offered the job to Lentz, but he said she declined because the job pay offer was less than she had been mak­ ing when she had previously quit the job earlier this year, and she would also lose her stored up vacation lime, which with her seven years with the village was at three weeks. Lentz had resigned as office manager but had remained clerk in the beginning of the year. When Sandra Harvey was hired as of­ fice manager there arose disagreements about job descriptions, and who was sup­ posed to do what. Lentz resigned as clerk, and Harvey resigned after the council de­ cided to combine the positions and learned she would have to reinterview for the job. After Harvey resigned, Dunham asked Lentz to be the interim clerk. She agreed and returned and applied for the combined job of managcr/clcrk. Dunham said Lentz was working for $27,722 and was offered a $27,000 starting salary. The range for the position as posted was $24,000 to $28,000. Ruff has accepted the job at $25,000. Dunham said Ruff, who is a part-time clerk in Potterville, can start in 30 days, and will be able to come in and get aqua­ tinted before that. In other business last Thursday evening, the council: • Agreed to promote Nashville Police Officer Jeff Miller to a sergeant’s position. The vole passed with council members Ralph Kirk and Steve Wheeler voting no. The matter of promoting Miller to the position died for lack of support last Febru­ ary. At that time, Dunharfi, who was on the police committee, recommended it to coun­ cil and former Councilwoman Bonnie White said she objected to having the posi­ tion in a small department. This time, Kirk and Wheeler seemed to lake that stance, but other council members thought the position would be good incen­ tive for police officers to stay in the village and perhaps curb the high turnover rate of the department. Miller will start in the position in Febru­ ary when he returns to the department after taking time off in January for health rea­ sons. "My being against the position does not mean that I am against Jeff Miller at all,” said Kirk, who said while he thought Miller has done a great job in the village he thought it was "silly” to have “two manage­ rial types" in such a small department. Kirk said it reminded him of an episode of Mayberry RFD, where the police in that show ticketed a driver for running a stop sign before the road was built. “I still feci that with if close to 50% of our workforce would be of the supervisory nature, I got believe that some departments would look at that and snicker,” Kirk said. Thoris to eveiyone for choosing DreSbocfi for new & used vehicles and service It s been a pleasure serving you! I I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-01-10.pdf 2291d7cff9240d3fc4986f62bce23f64 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1893 The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, January 10, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 2 PRICE 50“ Kmart OK; County Post may reopen by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Kmart is not in danger of closing, its manager said, and while the County Post is closing, it has a chance of being reopened as a Tractor Supply Co. store. Kmart and County Post are located in the same strip mall on State Street. The mall, a popular shopping destination for many county residents, contains several retailers, including Plumb’s. “We’re doing fine here — we’re not closing,” Dan Fox of the Hastings Kmart said. “We’re beating last year’s sales. We’re not having any financial issues here.” Mark Allison, County Post manager, said his store was “one of the top County Posts in the chain” prior to November, when the store’s parent company filed bankruptcy. The store’s new owners have said they will reopen certain stores if evaluations in* dicate the stores will be profitable. County Post was owned by Muskegon­ based Quality Stores, a specialty retailer targeting the ranch, farm and “ruralpolitan" customer. The chain began to falter in 2000 after a merger with Central Tractor Farm & Country of Iowa. In 1999 the company owned 360 stores in 30 states, but by this December that number had dwindled to ’.53 stores operating under the names Qual­ ity Farm & Fleet, Quality Farm & Country, County Post and Central Tractor Farm & Country. At the end of December Quality Stores* assets were purchased by four partners, in­ cluding Tractor Supply Co. of Nashville, Tenn. Tractor Supply is the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the U.S.. op­ erating 323 stores in 28 states. The new owners announced they will close all of Quality’s 153 stores and eventually reopen 85 as Tractor Supply Co. stores. All the Quality Stores inventory will be sold off before the stores arc closed. Calvin Massmann, Tractor Supply's chief financial officer, said last week that several criteria will be taken into account See Kmart, Post, page 2 Mental health chief honored for service by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has commended Dr. Joseph Scclig for nearly 28 years of dedicated work at the helm of the county’s Community Mental Health Services. Scclig, who was hired March 15,1974 as the cpuntjr’> first mental health director, i has rcur;d Succeeding him i&JanMcLcgy , who had been the associate dircCtw. ; County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie Tuesday presented Scclig with a plaque, featuring a resolution commissioners adopted to honor Scclig. “Thank you for all you’ve done for the community,” MacKenzic said. A new Mental Health Code was enacted the year Scclig was hired, and the change Joe Johnson, left and Gary White, of Henson Water Wells in Delton found them­ “shifted greater responsibility to the local selves involved in the dramatic rescue of an ice fisherman Jan. 2 on Mill Lake in boards and became the impetus for a whole new role for community mental health pro­ Johnstown Township. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) grams,” the board’s resolution said. “The new role was designed to shift services away from state institutions and to make each Community Mental Health (program) the primary service delivery system for mental health services... “Since that time. Dr. Scclig has created a viable community mental health service and developed a professional high quality by Shelly Sober morning," said White. “We were eating staff to serve the citizens of Barry County, Staff Writer lunch and watching him. Next thing we including the day care program for the de­ A Wednesday afternoon plunge through knew, all I saw as his head.” velopmentally disabled.” the resolution thin ice by a Mill Lake man led to a chain Roy’s heavy coat, boots and long pants said. of events from which two Delton well drill­ made his struggle to keep his head above In 1990, the County Beard was instru­ water more difficult. ers emerged as heroes. mental in helping the Mental Health Board From his position in the icy water, Roy Roy Kerbs, 74, had been ice fishing on develop a new facility for the day care pro­ could see no one around and he never the Johnstown Township lake for nearly gram on property the county owned in the called out for help, he said. two hours Jan. 2 when he decided to pack Algonquin Lake area. The change “signifi­ But White and Johnson sprang into ac­ up his gear. He was walking back to his cantly upgraded the quality of service to tion by walking toward Roy on the unstable cottage when the surface gave way beneath those clients,” according to the resolution. ice. him. Seelig “has subscribed to the concept “Joe was on his way out and I followed “All I know is, I went in the lake,” said that behavioral health should be integrated him," said While. “We got out about 15 Roy. “It was bad ice and I went through. I with primary health care, as well as sub­ yards and the ice was cracking all around wondered how the heck I was going to get stance abuse, and to that end has cross­ us.” out.” trained mental health staff and substance As both men stopped to plot their next Meanwhile, Gury White, 33, and Joe abuse staff so each can serve dually-diag­ move, a neighbor emerged and gave them Johnson, 23, the well drilling crew for Hen­ nosed clients more effectively... permission to use her row boat. son Water Wells, were on a lunch break in “In 1996, Barry County Community their truck. See Rescue, page 17 “He was out there fishing the whole Delton well drillers rescue man from ice Mental Health received a thrce-ycar ac­ creditation by the Council for the Accredi­ tation of Rehabilitation Facilities in its first attempt at national accreditation. “Currently, the Mental Health Board is moving into another new phase. The Board is pursuing mental health authority status. This status will allow the board to collabo­ rate with neighboring authorities, be more flexible in meeting client needs and partici­ pate in the Medicaid bid-out process," the resolution said. Commissioners also commended Seelig for his service to county citizens and wished him “good times and good mental health in his retirement." Seelig said he appreciated the recogni­ tion, “and I accept that on behalf of the board and staff’ because he couldn’t have done his job without lbek support over the years. He also thanked the County Board and “some key people” in the community who have been an asset to Community Mental Health Services, including the late Judge Richard Loughrin, Judge Richard Shaw, Ron Decker, Art Ellingen Carolyn Coleman and Father Chuck McCabe. “All of those people have played key roles." Seelig also gave a historical recap, say­ ing “I don’t know if the commission really understands what they’ve done over a pe­ riod of time," Seelig said. He described the changes as a revolution. When he was an intern in the mid-1960s at the Kalamazoo Regional Hospital, a state institution, he said, there were a lot of peo­ ple in state institutions who had “very little liberty and probably some of them not much justice." The trend back in those days was to in­ stitutionalize elderly people who had diffi­ culty with emotional problems, he said. The same was true with other folks who had certain problems. Today, those people would be treated in the community at an early stage, but at the beginning of his ca­ reer they most likely would have been hos- See Mental health, page 2 First Barry County baby born on Jan. 2 The Winterfat hid been an annual e«ra’ M Gun Lake for every year ex­ erm one over- the paM two dozen year*. B was called off once before becaaac of a lack «rf vohreteera. TH* year's Chili Cookoff, however, will continue reganBeu al O Neiil'r Realaunutt on Saturday, Jan. 26. This i* t fund-raiser for the Barry County Commission on Aging. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 by Shelly Suber Staff Writer L was Jennifer Purdum’s second visit to the family birthing center at Pennock Hos­ pital early on Jan. 2, but this time, it was for real. The delivery of her first child, however, was not as quick as she had hoped. “My water broke at 7:30 a.m." said Purdum, 17. who made a hurried trek from her Cedar Creek Road home to the hospital thinking “it’s time.” But little Jayden Michael Benedict would not arrive for another 13 1/2 hours, finally making his debut appearance into the world at 9:06 p.m. when Dr. Laura Do­ herty induced labor. Purdum and her boyfriend, John Michael Benedict were delighted to learn that their baby would be Barry County’s first baby of 2002. “We were all happy.” said Jennifer, not­ ing that Jayden was not due to be bom until Jan. 11. “We were here or. New Year’s Eve for contractions. I went home and when I came back, nobody had had their kid yet.” Jayden weighed seven pounds, nine ounces at birth and measured 21 1/2-inchcs long. “She did so well,” said John’s mother. Tina McClelland. “We’re proud of her. She didn’t need any medication. She did it all on her own." Tina's husband. Ron McClelland was unable »o visit the baby in the hospital due to illness but was eager to listen to him on the telephone, said Tina. The couple and their new baby will live with Jennifer’s parents. Jeff and Lonna Pur­ dum whom Jennifer said are also excited about Jayden’s arrival as their third grand­ child. “Il’s exciting." said Jennifer of being the See New baby, page 2 Jennifer Purdum and John Benedict are the parents of the first baby of 2002, Jay­ den Michael Benedict, bom Jan. 2 at 9:06 p.m. (Reminder photo by Shelly Sulser) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Jani Kmart, Post cont. from page I Mental health, continued from page I when determining whether a store will be reopened, including if the local market is strong enough to support the store, whether the store's location, size and condition are suitable, and whether overhead expenses (rent, heating, taxes) are cost-effective. Arthur Sills, manager of the strip mall in which the County Post is located, said County Post’s assistant manager told him that “this has been a great store — we’ve always done great here.” Allison, who has been manager of County Post for the past year and a half, attributed the store’s success to the fact that “there’s nothing else close" and “some of the local competition is always higherpriced than us." Customers include many farmers, he said. “We sell a lot of feed, a lot of hard­ ware.” Merchandise at the Hastings store is be­ ing discounted by 10 to 40 percent. The storewide sales have drawn many custom­ ers. Allison estimates the store is currently doing two to three times its normal sales volume. The store will continue to do busi­ ness “until the walls arc bare," Allison said. The store employs 12 part- and full-time staffers. Full-time employees have been promised a severance package. Allison said, although if the store is reopened, some staff may be kept on, Massmann said last week. Allison said store employees are “kind of in shock, numb.” He said he expects to hear within a week or two if the store will be reopened. Al Kmart, it’s business as usual at a store whose parent company has weathered many financial storms over the past decade. The latest occurred Jan. 2 when Wall Street analyst Wayne Hood of Prudential Securities urged investors to sell their Kmart slock and declared that the company might be better off filing Chapter 11 bank­ ruptcy, which would allow the company some financial breathing room while it re­ structured. According to published reports, the com­ pany has had cash flow difficulties, attrib­ uted partly to price-slashing done to com­ pete with Wal-Mart and combat the slow U.S. economy. The chain has also report­ edly had problems with its distribution sys­ tem, with items being overstocked or un­ derstocked. Tough competition from other //tore... News Briefs: Discounts at County Post have drawn many shoppers looking for bargains or stocking up before the store doses its doors. discounters like Target has also continued to be a factor in the company’s fortunes. (In Hastings, Kmart goes head to head with Wal-Mart, located just down the street.) Hood’s announcement drove Kmart stock from just over $5 per share to a little under $4. Company officials answered investor jit­ ters by announcing that Kmart will not de­ clare bankruptcy and will continue to make the changes necessary to increase profits. This week stock crept back up to S5.01 per share. Steve Pagnani. manager of media rela­ tions for Kmart, said Wednesday the com­ pany has “sufficient money available to carry out our strategies and turn the com­ pany around." Cash problems have already been cor­ rected, he said, and “we’re currently up to date” with supplier payments. Changes undertaken by the company in­ clude improving the distribution system and improving customer service, Pagnani said. The chain has acquired two new dis­ tribution centers and is building a third, he said. New technology will improve the tracking and counting of inventory, he said. The company also plans to build self­ checkout lanes in some 1,000 of its 2,100 stores. Pagnani said. That will help custom­ ers move through checkout lines more Bernard Society to meet in Delton The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 14 in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. Everyone is welcome. A video, furnished by Bud Leonard, about local birds will be viewed for this month’s program. Legislative Coffee slated for Jan. 14 Classical classes to resume Jan. 15 The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are Slate Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; State Representa­ tive Gary Newell; Rick Treuer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vcm Ehlers; and Greg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman The third in a four-part series of classes on the history of classical mu­ sic will start Tuesday evening, Jan. 15, at Room 109 of the Kellogg Commu­ nity College Fchscnfeld Center. The first 12 weeks covered Mozart through Dvorak, and plans call for the next eight-week series to include French composers such as Franck and St. Saens, impressionists such as De­ bussy and Ravel, Tchaikovsky and the late Romantic Russians, transitional figures like Mahler and Sibelius, and early 20th century music. It’s not too late for anyone inter­ ested to join the Tuesday evening se­ ries, which is held weekly from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. David T. Young is the fa­ cilitator and the Kellogg Community College Institute for Learning in Re­ tirement and Thomapple Arts Council are jointly sponsoring the series. For more information or to register for the S20 class, call Theresa Durham at KCC at 948-9500. extension 2642, or come to the Jan. 15 class and regis­ ter. Nick Smith. They will discuss recent .issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. Thomapple Wind band to rehearse The Thornapplc Wind Band will have four rehearsals on consecutive Thursday evenings in preparation for its next concert Feb. 10. The rehearsals arc scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 17,24 and 31 and Feb. 7 at the Hastings High School band room. The concert, which will include the Lakewood Choral Society, will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Anyone with previous musical ex­ perience is invited to the rehearsals and the band would like to include string instrumentalists. There is now just one violinist. Also in high demand are clarinet and percussion players. Membership in the band is open to any post-high school age musician looking for a chance to play who can commit to the rehearsal and perform­ ance schedule. Child care, for $1 per child, is avail­ able near the b?rd room. For more information about the band or to borrow an instrument if needed, call committee member Kim Domke at 945-9181 or Joe LaJove at 945-9766. LaJoye, Keith Closson and Dave Macquecn are directors of the band. HHS Alumnus of Year sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award. The award will be presented at the annual Alumni Banquet Saturday eve­ ning. June 1, at the high school cafete­ ria. Nominations should be in writing and contain biographical information about the nominee. Reasons for nomi­ nation should include personal charac­ ter, accomplishments, vocational hon­ ors and awards, community service, membership in civic organizations, etc. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is Tuesday. April 2. Nomina­ tions from past years also will be con­ sidered. Nominations should be mailed to Jane Mullin Sinclair, 7252 South M­ 37 Highway, Hastings, 49058. quickly. An already existing policy of opening an additional register if more than three customers are standing in line has also helped improve customer service. Fox said. Chain-wide, sales through December were lower than expected, Pagnani said. At the Hastings Kmart, however, it’s been a good year. Fox said. Christmas sales were good, he said, with seasonal Merchan­ dise moving well. Christmas sales figures for the chain were expected to be released today (Thursday), Pagnani said. Fox said he believes the Hastings store is successful because “there’s enough popula­ tion in this area and enough shoppers” to support both Wal-Mart and Kmart. Also, he said, “it’s a clean store, well-stocked, and personnel-friendly. Quite a few of our asso­ ciates have been here 8-10 years. They’ve gotten to know a lot of the customers." The challenge. Fox said, will be to “keep everything positive with the economy being the way it is. Hopefully area businesses will keep everybody employed and we’ll have another good year.” Pagnani said Kmart’s plan is “to be around” in the future. “Turning a company around is not a sprint, it’s a marathon,” he said. Kmart is based in Troy, Mich. Previ­ ously known as S.S. Kresgc. the company began as a dime store over 100 years ago in downtown Detroit. The Hastings Kmart was built in 1990. It has 85,000 square feet. It leases its space from Hastings Associates of West Bloom­ field, which has owned the strip mall since 1997. Mall manager Sills said he is not worried abou^Jos^g cither Kmart or County Post as ^SJtereT At this point; he said, published reports indicate that Kmart is “a viable entity.” Even if the chain goes undet, he said, “the store is in a good area. There would be a successor tenant.” Sills said he did not know if the mall would have any difficulty leasing the space currently occupied by County Post if Trac­ tor Supply Co. does not pick up the lease. Currently, he said, the new owners are pay­ ing the rent on the building. County Post is 12.000 square feet. Sills said the mall could consider renting to more than one tenant if necessary to fill the space. pitalized for years. Scclig said. “When people talk about mental healLi these days, they think about health prob­ lems, but back in the "70s it was an issue < * justice and liberty and...government. I thin the county commissioners here basicall took a major risk because there were a l< t of people who said you can’t take thos people out of an institution and bring then back to the community. It will never worl It has (worked). 1 guess that’s the one issu. that I was glad to have spent my life work ing at. When I was an intern at the institv lion, 1 almost turned my back on it becaus it just seemed basically so bad. “Fortunately, some people - like Judgi Loughrin and other people and previou: commissioners to yourselves - said w« think we can do something about this. an> it is a government issue." Seelig said. “So we started bringing those people back into the community, and obviously the (county) commission has helped us with the day care program and continual funding every year. Now we have what’s basically a revolution. We have people, when they have difficulties, come in for service and nobody knows who they arc or why they are coming or any of those kinds of issues. We rarely use an institution any longer, maybe one or two people a year. “We still use hospitalization, but by peo­ ple getting services early, you can intervene and not have people wind up where they wound up 30 years ago. Some of those peo­ ple wound up in those institutions basically for life. So it’s a huge revolution. It was really worth doing and 1 don’t think the Board of Commissioners gets enough credit for their involvement it. “Thirty years ago it was a huge risk. There were a lot of r. jplc telling the com­ missioners this is not a role of government, this can’t be done, it will be too costly - all those kinds of issues. “Your predecessors decided to take that risk and develop the Mental Health Board and proceed. 1 think that a major role for government is that issue of liberty and jus­ tice for all,” Seelig said. “Out of this whole las: 30 years, we’ve got lots of people in the community that you don’t know that get support that do have that liberty." In other business this week, the County Board: • Heard that part of the ceiling in the for­ mer City Hall building, now owned by the county, had collapsed during renovation work about six weeks ago. After the meet­ ing. County Administrator Michael Brown said, “there were no injuries involved.” Commissioner Tom Wilkinson brought the subject up at the meeting, asking about the impact of the damage. “Something in the thousands (of dol­ lars),” Brown responded. The county is having the building re­ modeled to house the County Friend of the Court, which is currently located in crowded quarters in the County Annex Building. Brown, after the meeting, said negotia­ tions are underway with general contractor Gates-Ireland of Coldwater about the cost of the damage. The ceiling collapsed “in the atrium area” where workers were to shore up that Kolanowski elected CEO, president of City Bank The board of directors of Hastings City Bank has announced the election of Mark A. Kolanowski to president and Chief exec­ utive officer. Kolanowski succeeds Robert E. Picking, who announced his retirement effective Dec. 31. Hastings City Bank is headquar­ tered in Hastings, and has six offices locat­ ed in Barry. Eaton, Allegan and Kent coun­ ties. Kolanowski began his banking career with the National Bank of Detroit (now Bank Onej in 1986. He joined Hastings City Bank in 1993 as consumer loan officer at the Hastings office. In 1998. he was pro­ moted to assistant vice president/ branch executive and in January 2000 to executive vice president and chief operating officer. At the same time, he joined the board of directors. Kolanowski was elected president and chief operating officer in January 2001. Kolanowski holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Alma College and a inaster of business administration de­ gree from Western Michigan University. He is a graduate of the Robert M. Perry School of Banking at Central Michigan University and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Madison. He is a member and director of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, vice president and board member of the Barry County United Way, Finance Committee member at St. Rose Church in Hastings, a member of the Barry Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee and various trade organizations. Mark Kolanowski NEW BABY, continued from page 1 mother of the New Year’s Baby. “He doesn't cry very much at all. He’s doing good so far.” “They're on the ninth cloud,” added Tina. As the parents of the first Barry County baby of 2002. Jennifer and John, also 17, have won the Hastings Banner First Baby contest. They will receive a S25 gift certificate from Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods, a $25 gift certificate from Cinder Hallmark Shop, a one year Banner subscription plus special advertisement with photo to announce their baby’s arrival, a $10 gift certificate to McDonald’s of Hastings, a $25 gift certifi­ cate to the Penn Nook Gift Shop at Pen­ nock Hospital, a vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, a gift certificate to Barlow Flo­ rist and Christian Bookstore, a one month supply of newborn diapers from Felpausch Food Stores and a $15 gift certificate from Mexican Connexion. Their baby’s birth was also announced on WBCH Radio Jan. 3 and will be fea­ tured in Pennock Hospital’s newsletter. Dr. Joseph Seelig holds the com­ mendation presented to him Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. part of the ceiling as they removed another portion of the ceiling to make way for more second floor offices and a walkway that bridges into the existing area. Brown said after the meeting. “When they went down and cut (part of the ceiling), they didn’t shore it up ade­ quately and the vibration broke it loose and part of the ceiling came down as well,” he said. Brown said the county's opinion is that the county is not responsibility for the dam­ age. “Our opinion is that the specs called for shoring it up and salvaging that existing ceiling, and it did not occur. It came down," Brown said. Drywalling is underway at the former City Hall, he said during the meeting, not­ ing “it's interesting to sec the character of the building come alive.” • Listened to Brown report that the City Planning Commission has set a public hear­ ing for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, regarding a special use permit for the county’s proposed site plan for a new health department and Com­ mission on Aging buildings on Woodlawn and Broadway (North M-43-Highway). Commissioner Jim French, who was one of the commissioners who recently visited other health departments in Emmet and Benzie counties, said “we saw some things that we liked and...things that we didn’t really like...We do have some ideas now and at least a basis of what we will be look­ ing at in the future.” MacKenzic commented that the overall quality of construction and materials seemed good. Commissioner Ken Neil said he thought the square footage in the buildings toured was an asset as well as the way some po­ tential maintenance problems were elimi­ nated in the design. Commissioner Clare Tripp said she no­ ticed there seemed to be a “practical rea­ son behind” everything in the buildings. “There was nothing done to make it look fancy.” Commissioner Wayne Adams said he was impressed with the flexibility of the buildings toured and that local businesses were used to install mechanical aspects. Tripp said the company that built the two health department buildings commissioners visited also constructed Barry County’s Family Independence Agency building re­ cently. Commissioners plan to tour the lo­ cal FIA building Friday. In response to a question, MacKenzie said the County Board also is getting a building proposal from Landmark Design for the proposed health department, and that he didn’t think the county was locked into an agreement with Northern Health Al­ liance to build the health department. “There seem to be some advantages with Northern Health due to the nonprofit nature of their organization...,” MacKenzie said. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, chairwoman of the board’s Facili­ ties and Property Committee, noted that two to three years ago the Commission on Aging started looking at other facilities and programs other counties have for seniors. • Changed the first County Board meet­ ing in February from the second Tuesday of the month to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. The change was made to accommodate commissioners who will be attending the Michigan Association of Counties confer­ ence. The board voted to pay mileage and per diems to commissioners who attend. • Renewed a two-year contract at an an­ nual cost of $11,050 with Cambridge Inte­ grated Services Group, Inc. of Grand Rap­ ids to handle Workers’ Compensation ad­ ministration and Excess Workers’ Compen­ sation Insurance with Midwest Employers Casualty Co. as the carrier. Brown said bids were not sought for those services because “they serve us very well.” • Heard Commissioner Wing, chairman of the County Development Committee, say that he would like to change the date of the monthly committee meeting. This month it will be held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 17. We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 - Page 3 Jondahl: Americans disengaged from cherished right ‘Too few people are voting, and even fewer care’ by David T. Young Editor Despite the public furor last year over a strange presidential election, most proposed voting reforms probably won’t even appear on the political radar screen in the near fu­ ture. So says Lynn Jondahl, executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citi­ zenship, who served in the Michigan Legis­ lature for 22 years. Jondahl appeared at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall in Hastings Jan. < to discuss America’s declining participation in the democratic process as part of the continu­ ing “First Friday” scries. He brought with him lots of facts and figures that show Americans are continuing to disengage from one of their most cherished freedoms, choosing their political leaders. “The decline in voter participation in the electoral process is symptomatic of the weakening of our democratic structures, our institutions.” he said. He added that he had hopes for renewed interest in voting and electoral reforms af­ ter the presidential election of 2000, in which George W. Bush won a hotly con­ tested race over Al Gore, even though Bush received a half million fewer votes nation­ wide. But very little, if anything, has hap­ pened since, neither in Washington nor Lansing. “A Io! of people, regardless of whether they voted, were critical of what happened in Florida, and then they said that’s why they don’t vote.” Jondahl explained. “Something like this hints at greater prob­ lems” — the collapse of real political par­ ties, the rise of marketing and money as the most powerful influences, the celebration of the individual over the group and the growing apathy of the public toward poli­ tics. Jondahl said while he was a member of the State Legislature nc believed that politi­ cal parties were among the most valued in­ stitutions in this modern American dcmoc racy. However, he went on, “Parties now have become primarily fund-raising machines” rather than platforms for the advancement of ideas and political positions. Further adding to the troubles is that more people now tend to vote based on per­ sonalities rather than ideas or issues, part of the trend of celebrating the individual rather than community. Jondahl gave as a recent example a state legislator who had the local newspaper take a picture of him with a huge check that touted him giving back to the people his salary increase, while not mentioning at the same time “he voted for a budget that has decimated our economy.” Nationwide, in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, America has demonstrated a “widespread spirit of generosity, but we don’t contribute to the flourishing of our society,” the guest simply an attempt by Republicans to con­ solidate their power. He also noted that Re­ publican State Senator Dan DeGrow, when asked for the rationale behind the new law, replied, “Because we control the House and Senate and we had the votes to do it." Jondahl suggested that the straight party law doesn’t really deal with the problem, it only finds yet another way to discourage people from voting. There have been some suggestions to get more people to vote by making the process more convenient. The guest speaker noted that these days working people have a hard time taking time off their jobs to vote on a Tuesday in November and there are many more women in the work force, which shrinks the window of voting opportunity Citizen Robert Dwyer (right) chats with former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl after the First Friday presentation on voting Jan. 4 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. speaker said. “We celebrate individual acts, but we don’t celebrate institutions. To revi­ talize community life, we must revitalize our institutions.” Jondahl said in recent years Americans have come to believe that volunteer service is good while government and institutions arc bad, and they have been hoodwinked by candidates who “run against the govern­ ment.” Meanwhile, political parties have become fund-raising vehicles that serve special interests, and most of all, money. “The common response to this (by the public) is to not vote,” Jondahl said. The statistics he produced from the Inter­ national Institute for Democracy and Elec­ toral Assistance showed that: • The United States ranked only a few places above the bottom in a survey of 34 nations in voter turnout percentage. • About 55% turned up in the polls in the “A lot of people, regardless of whether they voted, were critical of what happened in Florida, and then they said that’s why they don’t vote. Something like this hints at ^terproblems.^^ 1992 presidential election, but that figure slipped to 47 percent in 2000, despite the fact it was the closest presidential race in American history. • In the so-called “off-year elections, the turnout was 39 percent in 1994 and 36 per­ cent in 1998. • The lowest turnout among the age brackets, not surprisingly, comes from 18to 24-year-olds, 32.4%. The highest comes the over 65 bracket, which has benefited from laws making it easier for them to vote by absentee ballot. • Michigan had 57.4 percent turnout in 2000, well below Minnesota’s national high of 68.8 percent, but well above Ha­ waii’s low of 41 percent. The state’s per­ centage also was well below the 72.7% in 1960. “If we record the amount of money being spent and competitive races, it’s not a lack of investment in dollars (that’s causing the apathy problem),” Jondahl noted. He said these days “candidates raise money to use for TV ads in the last weeks before the election... The ads argue with ads, so it doesn’t matter who the candidates are.” Since the election debacle of a year ago, there has been some discussion about ways to re-engage citizens in the electoral proc­ ess. Jondahl said in Michigan there were a number of hearings held, but there was a definite lack of viable suggestions for solu­ tions. The only election, reform law that has been passed in Michigan in the last year has been a measure to make it more diffi­ cult for people to vote a straight party ticket. “In those hearings," Jondahl said, “no­ where did a citizen or organization testify that the (electoral) process was diminished by straight party voting.” He then noted that 78 percent of voters in Detroit a year ago voted straight Demo­ cratic, so some held that the new law was “They (the voters) an not going to punish our guys for taking home $100,000 this year...Our state senator (Joanne Emmons) makes $120,000 a year, but! don't see any recall petitions. “ __ Former State Rep. Lynn Jondahl says Americans have been losing inter­ est in one of their most cherished free­ doms — voting. “-Bob Dwyer on the day of the election. Some potential solutions: • Make Election Day a holiday on the Tuesday date every other November. That way working people could use the entire day off to go to the polls. • Follow Oregon’s example by allowing mail-in voting. • Ease restrictions on absentee voting by not insisting anyone has to have a specific reason for not showing up at the polls on Election Day. • Move Election Day to either Saturday or Sunday, once again freeing up people to get to the polls on a day they normally might not have to work. • Strengthen teaching of civics, history and government into the K-12 curriculum. There have been arguments made against these proposals, most of them involving fears of increased voting fraud. However, that hasn’t yet been listed as a big problem in Oregon. Another problem in the American elec­ toral process involves primaries. As few as 18 percent of registered voters show up at the polls for primaries, yet in some areas, such as-BWyCbunty, that’s where the real battleground is. For example, in the race for State Representative from the 87th District, the widely held belief was that the winner of the August primary between Republi­ cans Gary Newell and Jim Bailey would be the next representative in Lansing because the county usually is solidly GOP. So in a primary with 18 percent of the registered voters showing up, less than 10 percent actually can decide who wins the scat. It was suggested that primaries allow the people to select candidates from both par­ ties, but Jondahl said that would open the door to mischief and tampering. A split pri­ mary would enable supporters of one party to help choose who they want to face in the general election. In races between more than two candi­ dates, Jondahl suggested an instant runoff between the top two vote getters in the pri­ mary, so that the eventual winner isn’t se­ lected by as few as one-fifth of the number of people who cast ballots. Citizen Bob Dwyer suggested that some offices, such as county drain commissioner, register of deeds, clerk, treasurer and prose­ cutor, not be elected to make voting faster. Dwyer added that a good part of the problem is that “Nobody covers our slate representative or state senator. They (the voters) are not going to punish our guys for taking home $100,000 this year... Our state senator (Joanne Emmons) makes $120,000 a year, but I don’t see any recall petitions.” Matt Cowall said the political party in power doesn’t have a stake in increasing voter turnout, which leaves that task up to the voters themselves. Jondahl agreed, saying. “I don’t think we can rely on the parties... Candidates today identify ’who votes now and get him to vote for me.’ They don’t want to bring in anybodxctec*\,rT -._ „ ■ ; OthcMhan the suggestions listed above, Jondahl said voters should look at the Mackinac Center’s website michvotes.com to view how their legislators are voting on issues. Otherwise, it’s a matter of getting people of a like mind together to back or oppose a cause. If the people don’t act, then the old quote from the comic strip Pogo will rule the day again: "We have met the enemy and he is us." Eventual winner Zack Jarman ponders a question. Runner-up Dustin Glaser was one of 10 finalists in the bee. Fourth-grade teacher Tim Newstead (right), who conducted the school bee, gives questions to the finalists while Northeastern fourth-graders watch. “Red Sea" answer wins the day in geography bee Northeastern fourth-grader Zack Jarman raised his arms in triumph after correctly answering the question “The Sinai is a pen­ insula that juts into what sea?” By answering “the Red Sea.” Jarmon won the Northeastern geography bee Wednesday. All fourth-graders at North­ eastern participated in previous classroom bees, and then watched as 10 finalists com­ peted in the school bee. which was the first round of competition for the National Geo­ graphic Bee. Runner-up in Wednesday’s competition was Dustin Glaser. Jarmon must now take a written geogra­ phy test. Up to 100 top scorers on the test from around Michigan will be eligible to compete in the state National Geographic Bee April 5. Winners of state competition go on to compete in the national bee May 21 and 22 in Washington, D.C. The first place na­ tional winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship and a lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society, which sponsors the bee. The national finals will air on the Na­ tional Geographic Channel May 22, and later on selected PBS stations. The National Geographic Society is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and edu­ cational organization. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 f \ I • ______ ’ LSTTCRS from our readers... COA necessary for the elderly To the editor. This is in regards to the article you had in the Banner. I’m from the Nashville senior site. I have gone there for the last several years. Right now I am a substitute for the supervisor of our site. We arc open five days a week from 10:30 a.m. until I p.m. I like to go down to he Masonic Temple to visit with the people. We enjoy each other and anyone else who would like to join us. We have special music that comes in and entertain us. Once a week at our site they bring the alternative ed kids in and we do some crafts with them. This is a way for the older generation and the younger together to intermingle. Everyone seems to enjoy this. The younger generation is finding out that the older ones are not all bad. Those seniors who haven’t had to much do with the younger age is finding it’s not so bad after all. At our site we had a potluck dinner on the holidays. Everyone brought in a dish to pass and had lots of fun. Each of us can bring in a friend who can sec we arc a nice bunch of people. When we have these dinners my oldest daughter comes in and visits us. She sees what a lot of fun us older ones have. On Thursdays, we play bingo. We have small gifts for winning. Even the kids from the school enjoy doing this with us. Everyone kids around and they feel at home among the older generation. Our supervisor also is a nice person to get along wi*S She knows how to deal with older people. Each one is treated with com­ passion and she is there if anyone needs somebody to talk to. At this site, the super­ visor is my daughter and I’m a little preju­ diced, but she is still there for everyone. We at our site all feel the COA is a nec­ essary thing for the elderly who are able to attend. They also have meals delivered to those who can’t get out to the centers. This is a very good thing for the shut-ins. Jean Withey, Nashville Observe safety walking on roads To the editor: I am concerned about the number of peo­ ple who walk in the street. More than often than not, they walk with the traffic with no thought about ’he shade of clothing they have on. I have seen families in daylight walking with their children on the wrong side of the street. What arc we teaching our children, when we walk three and four wide on the wrong side of the street. Someone needs to tell these people and the children, that you should walk facing traffic. Then you can see the approaching traffic. If you walk at night, wear light colored clothing and/or reflective strips or clothing. With night coming so early now, please outfit your children so motorists can sec them and have them walk facing the oncoming traffic. Don Bowers, Hastings Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican,' 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, ths upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Trcur, representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. , State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Mprescnlative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. We cannot achieve peace by continuing to wage war To the editor: Peace, not war. now! Unless people arc united against war, we arc guilty of sending our loved ones oft* to kill or be killed. Education through active nonviolence is the path to peace. Nonviolence begins from early childhood, if we as parents don’t teach our children peace, someone else will teach them violence. President George W. Bush should ask not ’’what happened?" in the terrorist attacks, rather “what did we do?’’ to cause terror­ ism. Bush failed to communicate, listen to or understand the Arabs. He was friendly to them when it was to his advantage. Bush also failed to settle the disputes between Palestinians and Israel. Weeks before the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, for­ mer President Jimmy Carter suggested Bush make peace between Palestine and Israel. Bush ignored Carter’s suggestion and Carter was criticized with “no former President tells the (current) President what to do.” While listening to the usual Sunday morning TV interviews, I heard a politician comment that until Bush declared war on terrorists, his popularity as President had been floundering. When Bush declared war on the terrorists his popularity rose to great numbers. It seems that other presidents who declared war also became very popular. It makes me wonder about the Arab situation. They have been unfairly treated and ignored by the U.S. Could terrorism have been avoided, could war have been avoided if Bush had not acted as he did toward the Arabs? Terrorism and war are not the answers they do not lead us to peace. If we continue such acts of violence, a nuclear war can result, ending all life on earth. The new weapons are getting deadlier and deadlier. I remember former President Bush declaring war on Iraq. A song popular then was “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. - Let us live with our broth­ er in perfect harmony." Bush was a war president and he sent that song into obliv­ ion! Our govemmq? is led by George W. Bush, Richard CbaAy, Donald Rumsfeld, Coliri Powell with Ariel Sharon of Israel a close friend of Bush. All of them are war mongers. Peace has no place in their hearts and minds. War never has and never will lead us to peace. Otherwise, would have had it years eons ago. Do I have or wave an American flag? Am I proud to be an American? No. Here are reasons: Several Taliban prisoners were made to lay on the ground and then were run over and killed by an army tank. A couple of Afghans were standing in front of their house when one of our bombs dropped on them. Pieces of flesh were floating in the air. Six hundred people were found dead. Hospitals, old peoples’ homes, houses and hotels have been bombed. International treaties on bombings have been ignored. In previous wars about 2.6 million people were killed in the Vietnam War, with no apologies. About 40 million were killed in World War II. In Hiroshima, 140,000 were killed by a nuclear bomb. Hundreds of thousands were maimed and radiated. One million were killed in Indonesia. Two million were killed in Nigeria. Food and medicine for starving children was prevented from being sent. The people in Iraq whose number of peo­ ple have been killed are not known. Their people are being denied basic food and medicine. There are many wars we have declared on defenseless countries. To be non-violent docs not mean “do nothing.” It means trying to solve problems in a peaceful way. in a firm manner. Expressing thoughts, ideas, desires to reach peace, takes courage and bravery. “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me... let us live with our broth­ ers (and sisters) in perfect harmony. It can be done if we work together! Justine McLean, Hastings Better ‘track’ of kids needed To the editor: On Friday, Dec. 21. six or seven second grade students from Star School Elementary missed their buses. I wouldn’t be concerned so much but these were 7and 8-year-olds! Star School was contacted and the princi­ pal said another child's mother had taken these children to the bus garage. I have a big problem with this. Why weren’t the parents or emergency contact persons for these children called? When the bus garage was contacted, the explanation was that there are too many chi’dren and they cannot “keep track” of all of them. I think they should at least “keep track" of the elementary students! Furthermore, who was this mother these kids were allowed to leave with? Granted the kids were fine, but I don’t know her. Maybe the principal at Star School docs, but I don’t. What if this parent had gotten into an accident? It happens to the best of drivers. I am a day care provider and the kids I take care of arc my legal responsibility from the time they leave their parents’ cus­ tody until the time I return them. Why docs this seem to not apply to our schools and transportation system? Barb Branch, Hastings Let’s support, not bash COA plans To the editor; I am writing this regarding letters I have read from some readers. Frankly, I’m very disappointed in the people who do not agree with the new Commission on Aging plans. My mom and I volunteered this past summer for the Meals on Wheels program. Not many realize, nor did I until I volun­ teered, just how much Meals on Wheels run Write Vs A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Many beneft from the services provided through the COA. Yes $ 1.7, million, plus costs, may be a lot, but many may not realize just how many people would benefit from this! Personally, I feel tire senior citizens of our community arc a bit neglected or ignored. The elderly people of our commu­ nity have done a lot for us, I think time we give a little of our gratitude back. Until you have really seen the C.O.A. in action, by just stopping in or volunteering, you really aren't in the place to determine what the C.O.A. really needs to better serve the senior citizens. Yes, I am only a high school student and I probably do not understand some aspects of this dilemma, but I do believe we owe this to the senior citizens. If you’re still not convinced, look at it this way, some day you too may need some of the services offered through the C.O.A. Katie Cusack, Lakewood High School student Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 r1luA. Weak'i. 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Saturdays 8 30 a.m. W Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Raise: 125 per year in Barry County 327 per year in adjoining counties 329.00 per year eisewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 - Page 5 More LETTERS to the editor... COA project requires thorough review To the editor: There has been a lively debate over the last few months as to how Barry County should proceed in improving COA services to its senior citizens. A recurring theme in during this debate has been the completeness, or the lack thereof, of plans put forth by those recom­ mending the purchase of add.tional prop­ erty on North Broadway to assure a central­ ized location for a new COA services facil­ ity. In making such an important decision in regard to a program that will be vital in as­ sisting our aging population, it seems un­ thinkable to commit a half million dollars of taxpayers' money to a project (for initial land purchase) without first performing a thorough evaluation of all options avail­ able. As the urban areas of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing con­ tinue to pervade into the periphery of our county, it may very well be that a site cen­ trally located in Hastings might not be the most appropriate or convenient option in the long run. Thus, not only should our county commissioners evaluate the “North Broadway proposal" with a weary eye on such items as building blueprints, final pro­ jected costs and future operations policies, they should also avoid dismissing other mentioned options (such as a scries of sat­ ellite centers extending throughout the county without a similar degree of thor­ oughness. Such an approach would require patience and demand that those involved in the final decision making keep an open mind. It’s not easy, but in life most good things require more than a little effort to accom­ plish. Bill Humphrey, Orangeville Township Is it magic, or a miracle? Tb the editor: I recently started reading the “Harry Potter" series and have found the books fas­ cinating. I have been also reading the com­ ments that people have been writing to the Hastings Banner. It amazes me that all of a sudden a story line such as Harry Potter’s has brought out a fair number of people who find it unap­ pealing because of its wizardry and witch­ craft and its connections toward Satan. Some religious figures find what is written in these books to be terrible. They must feel that our children arc all going to start prac­ ticing magic. Let’s back up a few years and more. How many of you read to your children Sleeping Beauty. Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, or watched The Wizard of Oz or Disney s “The Sword and The Stone?" I know I could name a few more, but you get the pic­ ture. If you are to criticize Harry Potter for its use of magic, then you must be criticiz­ ing these old-time classics. Some people could say that what Jesus did turning water into wine, turning five loaves of bread and two fish into a feast to feed 5,000 and making the blind man sec again was sorre sort of magic. But then the religious sector will say that these are mira­ cles. Some of us have a habit of interpreting too much into things we read or watch. Gale Chaffee, Nashville incredible feeling to carry the torch/ former Delton woman says Sarah DeVries Allen has great memories of her experience as an Olympic torch­ bearer. A 1977 Delton Kellogg High School graduate who now lives in Rochester Hills, Mich., Sarah carried the torch in Arlington, Texas during a segment of its 13,500-milc journey to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Feb­ ruary Olympic Games. “It was an incredible feeling to carry the torch,” said Sarah, the daughter of Bob and Isla DeVries of Delton. On the day she carried the torch, Sarah and some of the other torchbearers in the Arlington area rode together on a shuttle bus to their designated route sites. Sarah re­ members the bus driver yelling to the crowd, ‘Arc you ready for a torchbearer?* “People were waving their American flags. The adrenaline began to flow and I had this overwhelming feeling of pride for our country." she said. “Just hearing the people get so excited about the torch made me feci very sentimental. “They let me off (the bus) right in front of a high school and all the kids were touching the torch and talking to me. It really energized me. In fact, my husband (Roger) said I was running for most of the time while carrying the torch and I must See TORCH, continued page 17 State Rep. Gary Newell Furnished By.. .MARK D. CHRIST€NS€N of Cduuord Jones and Co. What the State House did in the year 2001 Two college savings options: Coverdell and 529 plans percent of their assets for college costs, compared with less than 6 percent of par­ ents’ assets. On the other hand, a 529 plan’s savings account is considered your asset, with your child or grandchild the beneficia­ ry. However, any money you withdraw from a 529 plan will show up as income on your child or grandchild’s tax return this year — and this income, although not fed­ erally taxed, will be considered for aid the next year. As you can sec, you must consider sever­ al factors before establishing either a Coverdell Savings Plan or a Section 529 plan. Fortun-ately, you no longer have to choose between the two; the new tax laws allow you to invest in both simultaneously, beginning in 2002. Whichever path you choose, get started soon. College costs continue to increase rapidly — so you'll want to be ready when you get that first bill from the bursar’s office. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business lastA Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch ’ CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg s Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE (GM) and is director of Innovation Zone, Tech Center in Warren, Mich. A group of GM women submitted Sarah's name for the honor. After being selected, she was asked to choose three locations to carry the torch. Her first choice was Lansing, her second was Ann Arbor and her third was Texas. “I wanted to be close so my family and friends could come. I listed Texas because 1 have a brother-in-law and sister-in-law and cousins (there) and thought it would be great to sec them. It really ended up being the best choice. Communication from... Financial FOCUS If you have children who will be attend­ ing college in a few years, you recently got a nice pre-enrolImcnt gift from Uncle Sam. Speci-fically, the Tax Relief Act of 2001 enhanced the Cover-dell Savings Plan (for­ merly the Education IRA) and Section 529 plans, giving you more attractive options for college funding. Let's take a look at how these plans com­ pare in some key areas. • Tax advantages — Your contributions to a Coverdcll Savings Plan arc not tax­ deductible, but all earnings and with­ drawals are tax-free, provided you use the money for qualified education ex-pcnscs. (The new tax law also allows Coverdcll Savings Plans to be used to help fund ele­ mentary and secondary school education.) Section 529 plans are offered as either prepaid tuition plans or state-sponsored col­ lege savings accounts. Until the Tax Relief Act, you would have had to pay taxes when you took distributions from your 529 plan. These taxes were based on cither the increased value of the tuition contract or the savings account earnings. The taxes were assessed at the student's tax rate, but they still had to be paid. However, starting in 2002, all qualified withdrawals will be free from federal income tax, although the money will appear on the child's tax return. • Contribution limits - Effective in 2002, if you meet certain income limits, you can contribute $2,000 a year to a Coverdcll Savings Plan, up from just $500. By con­ trast, Section 529 plan contribution limits are typically quite high — more than $200,000 per beneficiary in many state plans. You also can contribute as little as $15 per month, although contribution limits vary by state. (Before making any major contributions to a Section 529 plan, you’ll want to consult with your tax adviser, because gift and estate tax laws may be involved.) • Investment options — A Coverdcll Savings Plan offers you an almost limitless array of investment options — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, etc. If you establish a Section 529 college savings account, you can choose from the invest­ ment options offered by the particular state's plan that you’ve selected. • Effect on financial aid — Because a Coverdell Savings Plan must be set up in the child's name, a college's financial aid office will count it in his or her assets when calculating aid packages. Colleges general­ ly require children to contribute about 35 not have realized I’m not a runner." “I think one of the best things about be­ ing a torchbearer that day in Texas is that I met so many wonderful people who carried the torch...Prior to the first drop (from the bus), everyone cheered for one another and it was quite emotional. It was great to sec people from all walks of life supporting each other and feeling proud to represent other Americans.” Sarah said. “I truly felt honored and was quite sur­ prised to be nominated and selected to carry the torch. It will be a memory that stays with me for a long time.” She is employed by General Motors 18.89 39.74 45.90 23.50 44.65 43.55 34.67 39.70 30.27 17.82 16.56 49.76 5.40 124.70 27.66 57.49 5.05 29.81 27.36 50.40 11,30 6.50 48.25 41.08 57.84 $279.05 $4.69 10,150.55 1.2B Celebrate the newly expanded local calling area... +.75 +.57 +.69 -.53 -2.50 *1.88 +.89 +.40 +29 +.17 +.84 +1.16 +.30 +3.74 +.76 -1.61 -.41 -.29 +.89 +2.76 +.55 +.10 +27 -151 +.29 +.10 +.07 +128.98 +250M While the tragedy surrounding the cow­ ardice in the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the United States will define this past year, Americans can still find many positive things that came out of the year 2001. Here in Michigan, my House colleagues and 1 accomplished much in the past year for the benefit of state residents. The House approved historic land use bills, including one legislative package cur­ rently on its way to Gov. John Engler's desk to be signed into law, that creates a more cohesive planning process that should result in less land use conflicts and help protect the state's natural resources. The package requires townships, counties, cities and villages to share their plans and allow neighboring municipalities to review and comment on the plans before final adop­ tion. Another package currently being consid­ ered in the Senate reforms the state's anti­ quated annexation/detachmcnt process. The last annexation legislation was enacted more than 25 years ago and is no longer ef­ fective dealing with today's issues. The sixbill bipartisan package creates a legal framework for encouraging and requiring good faith negotiations in annexation is­ sues. It permits township voters a voice in annexation issues and provides city voters an independent role in detachment proceed­ ings. Wc made it easier to retain family farms by allowing farms to be taxed on their agri­ cultural value rather than their development value. We also worked to provide better learn­ ing opportunities fir our children. This year the House, also passed a K-12 budget that adds $540 million for schools next year and preserves the $6,500 (per pupil) foundation grant for 2002. We also spurred educational innovation by allowing schools to waive burdensome rules and regulations in ex- change for performance-based reviews, and we promoted parental involvement by en­ couraging school districts to establish pa­ rental involvement contracts. Other legislative highlights include: • Combating terrorism by increasing pen­ alties for falsely portraying a terrorist threat, and conducting hearings on airport security and Michigan's National Guard readiness. • Concluding a two-year study on endof-life care by passing legislation to in­ crease physician training, improve hospice care and make it easier for terminally ill pa­ tients to have access to pain killing drugs. • Extending domestic violence protection to women in dating relationships, creating a better system for tracking offenders and en­ forcing out-of-state protection orders. • Laying the groundwork for the model courtroom of the future by creating a pilot court that uses technology such as e-mail, digital documents and teleconferencing to conduct its daily functions. • Expanding the Home Heating Credit to 160,000 new households and providing an additional $70 million, for those in need and reducing the sales tax on heating bills for all Michigan residents • Reducing aquatic nuisance species in our lakes by creating new standards for ocean-going vessels visiting our Great Lakes, and urging the U.S. Congress to grant us the ability to prevent water from being transported out of the Great Lakes. • Making prescription drugs more afford­ able for seniors by funding the new senior citizen prescription drug program known as EPIC. We also worked to protect nursing home residents from abuse and neglect by requiring background checks of employees. I look forward to working with my House colleagues on passing common­ sense, beneficial laws as we begin a new year. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Ptanrang/Zoning Commission wil conduct a pub­ lic hearing on THURSDAY. JANUABY_17» 2002,17,30 PJi. in the Community Room. Courts & Law BuWmg at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. The subject o! the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE - A-1-2002 Request to rezone property in Sec. 5.6.7 & 8 of Barry Township The NW 1/4. NW 1/4. Sec. 8. T1N. R9W The SW 1/4, SW 1/4. Sec. 5. T1N R9W Abo. el that part of the NE 1/4. NE 1/4, Sec. 7. T3N. R9W lying east of M-43 Hwy., except tor the Plat of Kenyon s Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Pit’s on Page 39. Also, a parcel of land in Sec 6. T1N. R9W described as commencing at the SE comer of Sec 6. to N 660 ft . to W 554 ft. to Sly 660 ft. to the South line of Sec.,6, to East to POB (See outlined a-ea below) Adjacent exchange long distance calls are now local calls! Calls from Martin (672) to Pine Lake (664); calls from Middleville (795) to Delton (623) or Pine Lake (664); calls from Hastings (945), (948) to Delton (623) or Banfield (721) or Lacey (758); calls from Bellevue (763) to Lacey (758) ARE NOT LONG DISTANCE CALLS ANY LONGER! Get one full year of $4£ft AE unlimited internet for ... 0X93 offered by... Message Express internet If your telephone number begins with... 664, 672, or 685, call us at 664-9005 623, 795, 945 or 948, call us at 623-9005 758 or 763, call us at 758-9005 721, call at 721-9005 FROM R-2 TO PUD (Planned Unit Development District). --------- 1 (R-2 - Single Family A Two Family Residential District) AB of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing. wiH be yven the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 616-948-4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m ) Monday thru Friday Please call toe Barry County Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meetingrtiearing upon ten (10) days notice to toe County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 945-1284 Offer limited to new accounts only. Existing accounts may extend present subscription for one year upon $69.95 pay­ ment. Offer expires 01/31/02. Refund policy: $69.95 less time in use at a rate of S22.95 for first month and S12.95 per month thereafter. DebbieS. Smith Barry County Clerk �Pago 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 Evelyn E. Evans BELLEVUE - Mrs. Evelyn E. Evans. 81 of Bellevue, passed away Jan. 5, 2002. Mrs. Evans was bom in Hope Township. Mich., on Jan. 4. 1921, the daughter of Charles F. and Emma (Nagel) Monica. She was graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1939, where she played sax­ ophone in the high school band. From 1949 to 1953 she worked for Dr. John Laman in Delton. In 1981 she retired from the Kalamazoo State Regional Psychiatric Hospital where she was an activity therapist with 26 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Evans was a member of the State Employees Retiree Association of Kalama­ zoo and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 484, Hickory Corners. Throughout her life she had a strong interest and love for animals, having had a horse and many animals. On Sept. 4, 1971 in Battle Creek, she married Harold Evans and he preceded her in death in 1986. Members of her family include: nep­ hews, Charles (Donna) Monica of Delton, Bruce (Martha) Monica of Rochester. Ml. William (Betty) Hayward of Delton. Jack (Rose) Hayward of Delton; nieces. Maxine Hill of Richland and Theresa Pride of Otsego; and several great and great great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Evans was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers. Wellington, Russell and Lester Monica; and sisters. Opal Hayward and Doris Cogswell. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. Jan. 10, 2002, 10;30 a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton withPastor Jeff Worden. officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Barry or Calhoun County Humane Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. mu—.. ......................... /Itezi ===================== Obituaries Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHLRCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 *.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Stud) &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHLRCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD I674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7XX) p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11:00 ajn.: Sunday School. 10 a.nt. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHLRCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9.43 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6XX) p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship • 8 a.m. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nur ery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLICTABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.: Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday Schoo? at IOXX) a.m.; Worship 11XX) a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY I NTTED METHODIST CHLRCH M-79 Wes). Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-7392. Sunday School 10 aan.; Worship II aan.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di anne Doi ten Morrison. Service i ABUNDANT LIFT. FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sprit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Auyria Rd.. Nashville. Times: Worship Service 9:45 a-rn.; Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10.30 am.. 6:00 pan.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nurs­ Jesus Cub for boys A girls ages 4-12. ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12no*x>. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-6I6-73I-5I94 or I-517452-1806 mation call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeff Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948­ 2549. Saturday services 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service Time* are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a m. and 11:20 a.m. Nursery and Children s activities thru the 4th grade available for all weekend services. Tuesday Bible study and Prayer and Share at 10:00 a_m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group (6<h thru 12th grade) meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery and chil­ dren’s activities thru the 5th grade are provided. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 in. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 pjn. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gt. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pan. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids al 6 p.m ) Wednes­ day. 7 pan.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices -9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11XX) am. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vice* 6:00 pan. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Ilttstwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHLRCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Wonhip Schedule; Wonhip Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 am.. 10.00­ 1045 am. Sunday School for all ages and our second Wonhip Ser­ vice is from 11;00am.-12:15 pan. Coffee and Cookie* will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offer* Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Nonh St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister far Youth and Faith formation. Phone (616)945­ 9414. Thursday. Jm. 10 - 7 XX) p.m. Crossways; 7XX)-9:00 p.m. Mothers A More. Friday. Jan. 11 6; 30-IOXX) p.m.. Rock Group: Middle School Lock-In. Saturday. Jan. 12 - IOXX) a_m.. Catechism 2; I: 30 p.m.. Caiechumenaie; 8.XX) p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun­ day. Jan. 13 - 8XJ0 A 10:45 a.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 6:00-8:00 p.m.. High School Youth Group. Monday. Jan. 14 - 7 XX) p.m.. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Jan. 15 - 7XX) p.m.. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Jan. 16 -IOXX) a.m.. Wordwatchcn; 7XX) p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Usa Stevens, Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9: 30 aan. Sunday School for ail 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments. ages; 10:45 aan.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6.00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 11XX) a.m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church (or p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High ages five through second grade. Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. 8: 30 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 a_m. - Sunday School. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Willard H. Jan. 6 - 9:00 a m. Traditional Wor­ Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. I1: 20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:40 a.m. Children’s Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast ministry, youth group, at*-It small over Channel 2 throughout lhe WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30: Church Service 10: 30 a.m. is available during both Services. 1:00 p.m. week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children s Worship ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 aan. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these Ixal businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 135! North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■'Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan OSCEOLA. INDIANA - Ernie J. Keller, age 64, of Osceola. Indiana, died Jan. 3, 2002 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was bom Dec. 24, 1937. Mr. Keller was the son of the late Geoffery and Helen (Hollister) Keller. He is survived by four sons, Scott, Jeffery, Michael and Kevin, all of Waukesha. Wis.; one daughter, Ann of Waukesha; one brother. Jack of Hastings; his companion of 28 years, Mary Feltz, two step-brothers, Jack and Jim Bryans of Hastings; and one step-sister Jerrie Davis of Battle Creek. A memorial service was held Jan. 5,2002 in Elkhart, Indiana. Perry Andrew Moore ship Service; 9:20 a.m. Children’s group ministry, leadership train­ ing. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Ernie J. Keller Curtis. Parish Associate. Sunday. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH the service. Nursery, children's SOMERSET - Joann Newsome. 68, of Somerset, died Sunday. Dec. 30, 2001, at her residence. A native of Alma, Mich., she was bom Aug. 6,1933, daughter of the late Burr Otto and Rena Babcock Elliott. She was a self-employed restaurant owner. She loved to cook and was good at cooking for many people. She crocheted, wrote poetry, kept journals and loved to travel. She was saved through the ministry of Pastor Greg Bowen at Victory Tabernacle in Bartow. Fla. Survivors include three sons, Wallace Lee (and Sheryl V. ) Lee Jr.. Hastings, Mich., Billy Joe Lanier Sr., Bartow. Fla., and David Otto Newsome, Somerset; two stepsons. Thomas Roy Lee and Wallace Sonny Lee, both of Three Oaks, Mich.; two daughters. Diana (and Noah) Keith, Sloans Valley. Ky., and Ethel Rena Newsome. Douglas. Ga.; two brothers. Donald Martin, Hastings, Mich., and Dwayne Martin of Martin, Mich.; nine grandchildren. Vivian Calhoun, Jenny Justus, Gaiiya Harlow, Noah Keith Jr.. Brian Keith, Christine Lanier, Billy Lanier Jr., Melissa Lanier and Bryan Eggleston; five step-grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, Victoria Griffin, Amanda Hylton, Rose Crabtree, Jerry Calhoun. Josh Barron, Mashanda Barron. Bonnie Phillips, John Harlow. Alishs Harlow, Jamie Keith. Russell Keith, Jacob Keith and Gage Torrence; and a greatgrcat-grandchildt Aahley Griffin. She was preceded in death by three hus­ bands, Wallace Lae, BiU Lanier and Charles Newsome, and her parents. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Jan. 1,2002 at the chapel of Lange & New Bros. Family Funeral Home. Bro. Carter Stewxrt officiated. Contributions may be made to the Cancel Society of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Lange & New Bros. Family Funeral Home. “EARTH, GOODWILL TOWARD All SARANAC - Perry A. Moore, of Saranac and formerly of Lake Odessa, died Saturday. Jan. 5, 2002 in Ionia, MI at the age of 26. He was bom July 12, 1975 in Lansing, MI, the son of John Norman Moore, and Diane C. (Noble) Rogers. Perry was a tattoo artist, and enjoyed art very much Perry is survived by his wife. Dawn Moore; mother, Diane (Dale) Rogers; father, John Moore; two brothers, Jeff (Stephanie) Moore of Allendale, Joshua Moore of Lake Odessa; grandparents. Ha) (Barbara) Noble of Nashville; two nieces, Ashley Moore and Codi Moore; step broth­ er. Stuart (Danielle) Rogers of Indiana; and step sister, Stacey Rogers of Indiana. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Maples-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Pastor Deano Lamphere of the Nashville Baptist Church officiated. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth: aka SPY’S Scholarship Fund in memory of Perry A. Moore, c/o Rosier Funeral Home. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information wuw.legacy.com. | GRAND RAPIDS Marion E. Finkbeiner. age 98. formerly of Middleville, passed away. Sunday. Jan. 6. at Clark Retirement Community. Grand Rapids. Marion E. Finkbeiner was born in Middleville. Ml on March 20. 1902 to William and Clara Harper. She spent her life in Middleville, gradu­ ated from Middleville High School and completed her bachelor of science in home economics from Michigan State University in 1924. She was the longest living alumni from the College of Human Ecology. In 1980. she received the Michigan State University Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Human Ecology. She lived in Middleville, MI until 1986. when she took residence in Clark Retirement Community, in Grand Rapids, in the summer and resided in Inverness. Florida in the winters. In 1979, Marion Finkbeiner was the Michigan Mother of the Year and active in the organization for several years. Her orga­ nization involvement s included: Prairie Garden Club, Prairie Literary Club, Michigan Womens' Club. Middleville Womens Club, Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, White Shrine, Phythian Sisters, Quilting Club, and the Methodist Women Society. Oscar and Marion Finkbeiner owned the business of A.G. Finkbeiner and Son Feed Mill, which was started by Oscar and his father, Andrew Finkbeiner. Prior to this. William Harper started the Middleville Livestock Cok)p, which became the Fann Supply Store. Marion was the bookkeeper for these businesses until 1954. As an entrepreneur in Middleville, she opened a restaurant called The Club, and then the Middleville Shopping Center. She was always involved in various craft endeavors; ceramics, jewelry making, braided tjgs, flower arrangements and sewing making quilts for all her grandchil­ dren. She was a member of the United Methodist Church since 1920, in which she served in many active capacities. Including leading Bible studies until the age of 96 and doing speeches on various topics until the age of 90. She will be remembered by her beautiful soprano voice, which rang out in the various churches she attended. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Oscar in August 1984, after 59 years of marriage. She is survived by one son. Rev. Stanley A. (Betty) Finkbeiner of Lakeview. Ml; two daughters. Maxine (John) Sinclair of Hartford, Ml, Phyllis (John) Green of Canton. Ohio; ten grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Jan. 9, 2002 at the Clark Retirement Community Chapel. Rev. Cathy Rafferty officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial services were held Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 at the Middleville United Methodist Church, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retirement Community Foundation, 1551 Franklin S.E., Grand Rapids. Ml 49506 or Shriners Children^ Hospital. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Barbra Dalstra (Gillons) GRAND RAPIDS Barbra Dalstra (Gillons), 71 years old, of Grand Rapids passed away Saturday. Dec. 29, 2001. She is survived by her children. Dennis Keil (Sue). Doug Keil; two grandchildren; one step grandchild; brother, Wesley (Opal) Gillons; sisters. Nortec Bracy, Leah Phillips, Margaret Bell; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carl and Ada Gillons; brothers. Frank Jr. and Howard; sisters, Thea Hart, Mina McGrath, Audrey Paglai, and Alma Osborne. Memorial services were held Jan. 2,2002 in Grand Rapids. BELLEVUE - William Edward Seymour, age 85. died at his residence in Bellevue on Saturday. Jan. 5. 2002. Mr. Seymour was born in Emmons County. ND on Feb. II. 1916 to Albert Phelps Seymour. Sr. (deceased in 1944) and Margaret Beatrice (Ryckman) Seymour (deceased 1951). At the age of 18 he came to Barry County to farm with his cousin, Monty Johnson, and also worked at the A-B Stove Works. Then he farmed cattle and hogs on his own farm for 62 years in Barry County. He began working with work horses then bought a tractor in 1954. He married Beatrice "Bea” V. (Scrven) Seymour of Bellevue. Ml on March 22. 1939 in Battle Creek. He attended schools in Emmons County. ND and came to Battle Creek from North Dakota. He was a member of the Dowling Country Chapel UMC for many years, the Michigan Livestock Exchange, and the Farm Bureau. He drove school bus for awhile and was a former board member of the Pleasantview School System. His hobbies included playing baseball several years for the A-B Stove Works team, loved chasin££jitle. and playing cards. All the neighbor children called him Uncle Bill. Mr. Seymour is survived by his wife. Beatrice "Bea” V Seymour of Bellevue; son. Larry D. and Shar Seymour of Bellevue; daughter. Donna P. Seymour and Kerry Jessup of Bellevue; sister. Irene Evelyn Vander Vorst of Sturgis, S.D.; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Russell G. Seymour (1991); three sis­ ters, Elizabeth Seymour, Dorothy Stoffel, and Grace Marisch; three brothers, Albert Phelps Seymour, Jr., Elmer Floyd Seymour, and Harold L. Seymour. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, at the Dowling Country Chapel. Pastor Dianne Dotcn Morrision officiated. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Country Chapel UMC or National Multiple Sclerosis or Ml. Parkinson Foundation. Arrangements by the Bachman Hobble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. Harold N. Shook WOODLAND - Harold N. Shook, age 75, of Woodland, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday evening. Jan. 6, 2002. Harold was bom Sept. 14, 1926 in South Sioux City, Neb., to Lloyd and Margaret (Haubrich) Shook. He married Melva Makley on Sept. II, 1948 in Nashville, Ml. Harold graduated from East High School in Sioux City, Iowa in 1944. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served for two years during WWII. During that time he also served as signalman first class on the USS Biloxi. His family moved to Michigan in 1946. Harold began working for Oldsmobile in Lansing in 1949, where he retired after 31 years. Harold enjoyed bowling, following the Detroit Tigers, working in his garage, and playing on his *52 Farmall tractor. He also loved telling jokes to his grandchildren. Harold is survived by Melva, his loving wife of 53 years; his children, Carol (Mike) Young of Gilbert, AZ, Tim (Cyndi) Shook of Olivet, Jill (Rick) Gam of Charlotte, and Patti Cook of Lake Odessa; 15 grandchil­ dren; and four great grandchildren. Also sirviving are three sisters, Ardith (Dick) Hart of Hastings, Ann (Vernon) Booher of Lake Odessa, Audrey Burdick of Hastings; and one brother, Don (Joyce) Shook of Vermontville. Harold was preceded in death by his par­ ents. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Edward"5 Catholic Church. Private family burial will take place at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood Community Ambulance. Barry Community Hospice, or St. Edward's Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 10. 2002 - Page 7 । Obitaazles George Ray Kyre CHARLOTTE - George Ray Kyre, 67. of Charlotte, MI, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Mr. Kyre was bom Nov. 9, 1934 in Fremont. W.Va. the son of Galen and Pearl (Smith) Kyre. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an accountant for Owens-Illinois Glass Division before retir­ ing in 1996. He was an avid fan of West Virginia University sports, helped keep statistics for local sporting events with Gordon Story for the Charlotte Shopping Guide. He was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, the Charlotte Country' Club, and coached Little League Baseball for many years and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by ais wife, Shirley (DeWitt); sons. Nrikc Jackie) Kyre, Jon (Shannon) Kyre and Russell Kyre, all of Charlotte; eight grandchildren. Jamie Rae. Cassi Ann, Jon-Eric James, Jordan Gabriel, Donald Jacob, Carly Rae, Logan Alexis, and Aubrey Victoria; brother. Galen Smith (Joann) Kyre of Marysville. Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. David Lee Kyre and Kenneth K. Kyre. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Jan. 8, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Rev. George Fleming officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The V (Jimmy Valvano) Foundation for Cancer Research. 100 Towerview Court. Cary N.C., 27513. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Rozell P Stanton HASTINGS - Rozell P. Stanton. 97. of Hastings, died Saturday. Jan. 5. 2002 at his daughter’s home on Grange Road. Middleville. Mr. Stanton was born on Dec. 5, 1904 in Manistee County. Michigan, the son of Louis and Blanche (Erway) Stanton. He was raised in Manistee and Benzie counties, coming to the Hastings area at the age of 12. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1923. He was married to Clara Johncock on July 2, 1927 and she died in March 1989. He was employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 45 years as an experimental leader, retiring in January 1970. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge and past lodge governor; member and past master of the Irving Grange; mem­ ber of Hastings Archery Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, storytelling and visiting friends. Mr. Stanton is survived by daughters. Sue Schuhmacher of Madison. WI. Kay (Victor) Pajunen of Chatham, MI. Sally Stanton of Middleville and Jean Bowlin of Parkville. MO; seven grandchildren, Gregory and Christopher Corey. Victoria Stanton, Jenifer (Dennis) Murphy. Marymartha (Ronald) DeRoest and Ivan and James Bowlin; three great grandchildren; and sis­ ter, Ethel Coopei of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife; and sister, Beatrice Bowerman. Services were held Tuesday. Jan. 8. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Timothy L. Oyer officiated. Interment was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Moose Lodge. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | Larry W. Emsbcrger______ | DELTON - Larry W. Emsbcrger. age 44. of Delton and formerly of Battle Creek (lived near Delton for last 14 years), died Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 at Hillsdale Community Health Center. He was stricken while calling on a customer in Hillsdale. He was bom Oct. 3, 1957 in Battle Creek the son of Melvin and Doris (Dyas) Emsbcrger. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1976. Mr. Emsbcrger was employed in automo­ tive paint specialty for 20 years in sales. Currently with CarQuest in Battle Creek. He married July 24, 1976 in Battle Creek to Ronda L. (Tutcwiler) Emsbcrger. He was member of First Wesleyan Church. He enjoyed golfing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Ronda L. (Tutcwiler) Emsbcrger; daughter. Erin N*. (Chad) Leonard of Dowling; sons. Jeremy and Matthew Emsbcrger, both at home; grandchildren. Morgen and Andrew Leonard; brothers, Gary L. (Patricia) Emsbcrger and John (Lattice) Emsbcrger. both of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were held Tuesday. Jan. 9. at First Wesleyan Church. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Zulil officiatied. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church or Heart Assn. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Battle Creek. Elmer G. Dundas HASTINGS - Amber Lynn Fcnstemaker, age 13, of Hastings, c’icd Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 at Devos Children s Hospital in Grand Rapids, after a long illness. She was bom Nov. 13, 1988 in Hastings, the daughter of George R. Fenstemaker and Tracy L. (Quay) Phenix. Amber attended Hastings Middle School’s eighth grade. She was in the choir, loved animals, woodcarving, and being with family and friends. She loved and was loved by ail who knew her. Amber has two special friends, Ashley Smith, and cousin Krista Fcnstemaker. Surviving are her father, George and step-mother, Stacy Fcnstemaker of Hastings; mother, Tracy and step-father, Kevin Phenix of Hastings; brothers. Kenneth Fcnstemaker and TJ Donley; sister, Emily Fcnstemaker; grandparents. Pat and Don Rose of Hastings; Al and Kim Quay of Hastings; Nancy and Joe Sprague of Hastings; James and Betty Fenstemaker of Hastings; Dave and Marla Smith of Bellevue; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offici­ ated. Memorials may be made to Devos Children’s Hospital (Child Life Department) in Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home it^ Hayings. , Henry (Hank) G. Holtrust HASTINGS - Henry (Hank)G. Holtrust, age 70. of Hastings, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom Sept. 7, 1931 in Chicago, the son of Ralph and Grace (Vose) Holtrust. He attended school in Holland, and moved to Hastings in 1959. Hank worked for Hastings Aluminum Products as a truck driver for 28 years and Holland Motors for seven years retiring in 1996. He married LaVonna R. Smith June 24, 1983. Memberships included Quimby Methodist Church. NRA, and Teamsters Union. He enjoyed antique tractors, camp­ ing. trap shooting, horses, as well as com­ peting in barrel racing. He was preceded in death by one brother and 2 great-grandchildren. Surviving are his wife LaVonna Holtrust of Hastings; daughters. Barb (Charlie) Pullen of Middleville, Sandi (Gene Brodie) Wilcoxson of Hastings; Melissa (Scott Knight) Holtrest of Wyoming; sons, Terry (Karen) Holtrust of Mulliken, Steve Hohrust of Hastings; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; step-children. Sue (Jeff) Travis of Hastings. Jack (Linda) Woodmansee of Hastings. Steve Woodmansee of Hastings; brother. Harry (Betty) Hollrust; several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Jan. 8. 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ed. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Sharon Kay Wenk HASTINGS - Sharon Kay Wenk, age 54. of Hastings died Monday. Jan. 7. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Wenk was bom on Nov. 29. 1947 in Hastings. ML She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. Most of her life she lived in the Hastings area. She was married to Douglas S. Wenk on Aug. 10. 1991. Mrs. Wenk's employment included Adult Foster Care and traveled extensively as a carnival worker. Mrs. Wenk is survived by her husband. Douglas; one brother; and one sister. Respecting her wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Elmer G. Dundas, age 88. of Middleville passed away Sunday. Jan. 6, 2002 at Tendercare. Hastings. Mr. Dundas was bom on Aug. 20. 1913 in Middleville, Mich., the son of Gordon and Nancy (Woods) Dundas. He was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Middleville schools, and attended Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary. He was employed as a farmer, his entire life. He was an orchard employee, a guard at Bradford White Corporation and retired from Middleville Manufacturing. Mr. Dundas was a member of The First Baptist Church of Middleville and The Worldwide Church of God. He was avid reader, enjoyed his farm, his garden and the simple things of life, and the friendship of the church members and his neighbors. He is survived by his nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Douglas Beason officiated. Interment at Dutton Cemetery. Dutton, Mi. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Ethan Kent Smith Ethan Kent Smith, aged 4 months, pre­ cious son of Darren and Robin Smith, jour­ neyed from his earthly family to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 to watch over his survived loving sisters, Brittny, Samantha, and Abigail, all at home; his grandparents, James and Vickie Sbeler, Skot Eggebeen, William and Paulette De Hommel; his aunts and uncle, Emily Watson, Summer Eggebeen and Mark Dombush. Funeral services for Ethan will be held Thursday, Jan. 10. 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Matthysse-Kuipcr-DcGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St., Caledonia with Pastor Christine Ruth officiating. Entombment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were made by MatthysscKuipcr-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Alice L. VanBlarcom VERMONTVILLE Alice L. VanBlarcom passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 at her residence in Vermontville, at the age of 87. She was bom Sept. 21, 1914 in Sunfield Township, Mich., the daughter of Ralph O. and Ewa (Fogle) Wright. On March 25, 1939 she married Chude G. VanBlarcom. Mrs. VanBlarcom was a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church, and the Bismark Womens Fellowship. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She was preceded in death by both her parents. Surviving are his husband, Claude G. VanBlarcom; a daughter, Marabeth (Stan) Graham; grandsons, Travis and Trent Graham; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 7, 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, Mich. The Rev. Jeff Bowman of the Vermontville United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. rhe honorary pallbearers were Travis and Trent Graham. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Bismark Community, Maple Valley Scholarship Fund, or the Vermontville United Methodist Church in memory of Mrs. Alice L. VanBlarcom, do Rosier Funeral Home. P.O. Box 36, Sunfield. MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.legacy.com. Timothy E. Raymond DOWLING - Timothy E. Raymond, age 41. of Dowling, passed away Sunday as the result of an automobile accident. He was bom Dec. 5, I960 in Marshall. Mich., the son of George and Rena (McMurtrie) Raymond He was employed by Nottkcs and Riverside Country Club. Tim enjoyed watching movies, traveling, collecting light houses and caring for his dog, •Wolf.’’ He is survived by his parents, George and Rena Raymond of Battle Creek; brothers and sisters, Richard and Jeannie Raymond of Waterloo, Iowa, John and Dara Raymond of Battle Creek, David Raymond of Battle Creek, Sharon Raymond Geist of Battle Creek, Shirley Raymond Sinkler of Delton. Jim and Teresa Raymond of Plainwell, Jeanne and Brian Sinkler of Delton, Mark Raymond of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother. Frankie Raymond and his sister, Nancy Raymond. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Interment was at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. I Flossie B. Corey_______ | VERMONTVILLE - Flossie B. Corey, age 80, of Vermontville, Michigan, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Corey was bom May 4, 1921 in Chester Township, the daughter of Lloyd F. and Edith (Smith) Case. She served with the U.S. Army during WWH and was a bookkeeper for the Department of Military Affairs for 26 years, retiring in 1972. She was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 399 of Kalamo and American Legion Post 222 of Vermontville. She is survived by son, Roger Corey of Vermontville; cousins, Helen Campbell and family of Angola, Ind. and Lynn Brooks and family of Aubum. Ind. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Marion S. Corey, Aug. 27, 1997. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Jan. 9, 2002 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Rev. David Johnston officiated. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Further information is available at www.prayfuneral .com. Arrangements were made by Pray Fuueral Home. Vivian Leik ALBION - Vivian Leik, 76, of Albion passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 at Battle Creek Health Systems. She was bom June I, 1925 in Royal Oak, MI to Frederick R. and Addie Velma (Shellenbarger) Apsey. Vivian married Joseph A. Leik on Jan. I, 1944, he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a homemaker all her life and was a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Lansing. Her interests were interior decorat­ ing, gardening, and miniature golf. Vivian enjoyed being with her family and friends and was well known as an all around stylish lady. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Diane Alfonso of Los Angeles, CA and Nancy Marie Leik of Albion; one son, Kenneth David Leik, Grass Lake; two sis­ ter’s, Margaret M. Willett of Lake Odessa, MI and Beatrice M. Mosher of Lake Odessa, MI; five grandchildren: and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Joseph; brother, Frederick J. Apsey and one sister. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. I1. 2002 at 11 am at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, with Rev. Richard Workman officiating. Interment will follow at Albion Memory Gardens. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by J. KevinTidd Funeral Home. SCHOOLS OF CHOICE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools of Choice for the 2001-2002 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate schooi districts are eligible to be accepted. There are no openings for fifth, sixth, and eighth grades.. There are also no openings in K-12 special education. There are limited open­ ings in other elementary and secondary grades and in alternative education. Please make your request in writing by January 25, 2002 to: Superintendent’s Office Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand Street Hastings, MI 49058 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Morgan a single man and Letsa E. Idema a sin­ gle woman (original mortgagors) to CTX Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 13. 1999. and recorded on September 8. 1999. as Document No. 1035054. Barry County Records. Michigan. and was assigned by sate mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated August 13. 1999. which was recorded on December 27.1999. as Document No. 1039548, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is ciarmed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 59/100 dollars ($125,480.59). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed bv a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Ccunty Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on January 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 47. Bryan Wood Estates No. 2. according to the recorded Plat thereof as Document No. 1029602. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 13. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stalltons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 Fite *200130279 Stalhons (1H0) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Derick Carpenter and Deanna Carpenter, husband and wife (original mortgagors) Io Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. A New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 15.1999. and recorded on January 29. 1999 in Docket •1024425. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol FORTY-TWO THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 29/100 dollars ($42,584.29). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on January 31,2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 Bteck 3 ol Chamberlains Addition to the VAage now City of Hastings according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 7, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, untoss determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CI 8003241a. in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: December 20.2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File •200126838 Stallions (1/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig D. Smith, a married man and Linda Smith, as to her dower rights (original mortgagors) to A-One Mortgage Corporation, a corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 23. 1994, and recorded on November 30, 1994 in Liber 619, on Page 951, Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-record­ ed on August 25. 1995 tn Liber 638. Page 670. Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Fidelity Bank, a federally charted savings bank. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated February 16. 2001, which was recorded onApnl 19. 2001. in Uber 1058355, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND THIRTY-THREE AND 64/100 dollars ($69,033.64). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mi. at 1:00 p.m., on January 31. 2002. Said presses are situated in VILLAGE OF Ml DOLE VILLI’. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Stock 5 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 ol plats. Page 27. Also that portion of alley adjacent thereto ded­ icated to’ said lot in Uber 366. page 199, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200130735 Cougars (1/17) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 cwaat Alew Polls to celebrate 25 years together Costa- VanDenburg to marry Feb. 14 Dr. and Mrs. Dirccu Bellizzi Costa of Rio De Janeiro. Brazil and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley VanDenburg of Belding. Michigan with grateful hearts announce the engagement of their children. Flavia Macedo Bellizzi Costa to Rocky Michael VanDenburg. The future bride and groom will marry Feb. 14. 2002 in Malibu, California. Followed with a “Catholic Blessing" in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil on April 26, 2002. Rocky is the grandson of Fred and Shirley VanDenburg of Hastings and Frank and Elizabeth Colegrove of Yuma. Arizona, formerly of Lake Odessa and Hastings. — ffyteA Stiths BOY, Kadcn Reese, bom at Butterworth Hospital, Nov. 30, 2001 to Jared and Darcy Noble of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs., 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are John and Kathy Mugridge of Middleville, Robert Noble of Wayland and Don and Sally Howland of Cedar Springs. TWINS, born at Battle Creek Health . Systems on Dec. 14, 2001, Megan Arm . Moore, bom at 9:13 a.m. and weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long and Edward William Moore, bom at 9:15 a.m. and weighing 6 lbs. 18 inches long. Parents arc Chris and Julie (Norris) Moore. Also grandparents arc Bill and Nancy Norris of Dowling, Mary Moore of Hastings of Hastings and Richard Moore of Arkansas. We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Mark and Sally (Hershberger) Poll cele­ brated 25 years together on Jan. 2. 2002. They were married at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish in Coats Gone in 1977. They celebrated at home u ith friends and family. They have two children. Jason Poll of Freeport and Tia Poll of Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery, an unmarried woman to Aames Funding Corporation, a California corporation, mortgagee, dated December 24, 1998 and recorded January 4. 1999. by instrument No 1023100, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Citibank. N.A. as Trustee by assignment submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three and 9/100 Dollars ($102.943 09) including interest at the rate of 10% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes cf the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on February 21. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 44. Sunset Shore's No. 1, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 o» Plats. Page 38 The redemption pehod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3.d party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 10. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citibank. N.A. as Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209 0927 (2/7) _______________ III 2002 BARRY Home Show & Expo The local historic.! society meets tonight at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The program may be a bit unusual, come and sec. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Jan 12. at Lake Manor. This afternoon will focus on preserving history- as d happens with a writ­ ing exercise directed bv Dorothy Clore. those topic will be "Writing in Your Own Voice.” “Wonderful Wednesday" begins at Central United Methodist Church on Jan. 16 from 3:15 io 4:30 p.m.. uith snacks, music, games and Bible lessons. This is an outreach program of the church's education program. Call 374-8861 for details. Looking ahead, the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is hosting a baked potato supper Saturday. Jan. 19. with a variety of loppings available, such as chili, broccoli and others. Other foods will complement the main entree. In the coming months, they will have Swiss steak, pan­ cakes and sausage, and chicken barbecue. On Dec. 22. Mrs. Maurice Carey Jr. entertained her three sons and their fami­ lies. along w ith her mother. Rcinc Peacock, and her aunts Sr. William Mary of Wright Township near Conklin and Sr. Carmclla of Marywoixi in Grand Rapids. Sr. Camille is recovering well from open heart surgery in November. Roger Winkler of Lake Odessa. Larry of Hastings, and Michael of Hamilton and families were happy to have their mother home and able to entertain after her May accident. Mrs. Ernest Klahn is now a resident of an adult foster care home at Sunfield. Despite her fears that nobody would come to see her. reports arc that other residents tell her she needs a revolving door to accommodate all the visitors she has. Three members of the Hough family from Indiana visited her last Thursday after attending services in Grand Rapids for their niece. Carol Hough Winters, who died from cancer. Carol had taught at Calvin College and at Grand Valley State University. Her parents arc Roy and Pauline Hough, who arc well known beyond Sunfield. A Grand Rapids Press letter to the editor commented on Michigan State University being able to give a $50,000 raise to its head football coach and the library of the university having to curtail subscriptions to many journals students need for research. The writer was James Lyons of Lake Odessa. A Lansing death listed last week was for Wilma B. Morlok, inc of the famed Morlok quadruplets born in 1930 as first children to an unemployed couple during the worst of the Great Depression. Their middle initials A. B, C and D indicated the order of their birth. Their names carry the initials of the hospital where they were bom: Edna A., Wilma B.. Sarah C. and Helen D. to honor Edward W. Sparrow Hospital. The four danced and sang when young children and performed in three states. They were cousins of Lake Odessa's Richard Morlok who lives on M-66. The three sisters and a nephew survive. Central UMC observed epiphany last Sunday with Christmas decorations still in place and music appropriate to the day. There was flute accompaniment with the choir. Poster flyers announced that the Lakewood Ambulance and Auxiliary will not host a dinner on the second Sunday of January. History indicates that too often wc have fierce weather. This seems not to be the case this month with temperatures above freezing some days. This should allow the sludgesickles to drop from our fenders. On Saturday, five members of Central UMC unit of United Methodist Women attended the epiphany breakfast at Lansing Trinity Church. This year they set a record for attendance w ith l»5 present from 25 churches to hear the Rev. Nancy Bescmann of the Bath UMC. bringing her program on Anna, the prophetess who saw the infant Jesus brought to the temple and recognized him as the Messiah. Lansing First UMW was recognized for having 19 present, the largest number from any unit. The Lake Odessa VFW and Auxiliary will have its monthly Flea Market Friday and Saturday. Jan. II and 12. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This includes craft sales. On its last trip around town to pick up NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND. P.C. IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred m a Mortgage made by James B Raymond and Ellen S. Raymond, husband and wile, to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 7. 1999. and recorded on July 15. 1999 in Liber 103256. Page 1-7, Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the dcot. secured by the me: .gage or any part thereof ano the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $103.033.71. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bid­ der. for cash, on February 14. 2002 at 1 00 p.m.. local time at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with mierest at 7 80% percent, legal costs, attorney tees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to-wit: Parcel A: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan described as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section 13. thence running West along the South line of said Section 123 a dis­ tance of 625.00 feet to the point of beginning of the following described parcel of land, thence continuing West along the said South line of Secaon 13 a distance of 625 00 fqet; thence 697.00 feet: thence running East parallel with the said South line of Section 13 a distance of 6^5.00 feet; thence running South 00 degrees 0/ min­ utes 56 seconds East a distance of 697 00 feet to the point of beginning Parcel B: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as beginning al the Southeast comer of said Section 13; thence running West along the South line of said Section 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running North 00 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Section 13; thence running South 00 degrees 00 minutes 56 seconds East along the said East line of Section 13 a distance of 697 00 leet to the said Southeast comer of Section 13 and the point of beginning During the one year immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed. Dated: 1/7/02 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) (1/31) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH RD. VENDORS' \ * If you have a business that homeowners would benefit from RESERVE YOUR BOOTH SPACE *10' BOOTH - s280—for 3-day event 2-WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30 P.M. 2002 BOARD MEETING DATES JANUARY 9 APRIL 10 JULY 10 OCTOBERS FEBRUARY 13 MAY 8 AUGUST 14 NOVEMBER 13 MARCH 13 JUNE 12 SEPTEMBER 11 DECEMBER 11 NEW OFFICE HOURS BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 2002 * Side curtains, table & electrical hook-up provided ad»m»<c “any preference. IwnKMxxi m dnerinaaanon timed on r«. enter. lefe grui. kx. handicap. familial claim. naOnaai origin. age or martial cutuv cr aa intention, m make any meh prefer eace. limitation or ditcnminaiina ’ Fatadial cutm nctadn children under the ape o< 1R h.mg widi pareau rw legal cmrndim*. pregnant women and people wcunqg cuttcidy of children under I « Thn ncwcpjpcr .ill am knowingly accept any adrertmng for real eMate which a m rioiaboa at We law. Our d.ellmgi adcenited m din ne'xpaper wc a»viable cm an equal opportunity bmn To report dncnrrnaabcM call the Fair Homing Ceawr al 6IA-15I-NW) The HUD toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired K l-*DM27- COVENANT TRANSPORT * Extensive promotional schedule prior to event THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! CALL FOR DETAILS Kevin Allerding of Kevin's Draperies & Fine Furniture—616-945-4177 AD real euwe adiemung in dm news­ paper i» wb^ct » We Fan Homing Art ■nd the Michigan Cirtl R<hn Act MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 9 A M TO 3 PM CLOSED FRIDAY * Vendors that sign up by Jan. 15 will be featured in promotional ads STANDING; i ABOVE i : THE REST: Per Diem Pay Owner Operators Solos 83c Baserrerl Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block Windows New Window Wells Teams Raising Sunken Concrete Sandy Schondelmayer of Schondelmayer's Bar-B-Q & Tent Rental—616-945-2523 brush, the village truck appeared to be loaded with discarded Christmas trees. The village newsletter has announced that plans arc under way for a summer fes­ tival in August to feature games, races and music. Volunteers arc needed. In July we already have Art in the Park with free music all day from the pav ilion stage. At the end of July, wc have Depot Day with free music from the Depot stage and in the past we have had an antique car show. Is this intend­ ed to replace (he annual summer concert in the park, hosted by the Arts Commission? Last year the format was changed to have music all afternoon and evening by a vari­ ety of bands. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate, so rain hampered the atten­ dance and the performers. The vendors sold to each other for lack of customers. In years past the bands which performed on a late summer evening drew crowds in the hundreds. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO RESIDENTS at Barry County Expo Center Ute Expect A Gneat Slwii! | PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: FEB. 22, 23, 24 Sign Up NOW! TZake Qdessa. Regrading 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC' An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems, he 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001 • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Remand. Mch-gan 49083 » 629-5252 83c 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-867-3729) IexperTenced drivers' ; OWNER OPERATORS J | GRADUATE STUDENTS No COL? No Problem We School i No Money Down J Llcaneed by S8PCE i J • i J ■ J Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin E Furrow, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Mercantile Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 2000, and recorded on May 1. 2000 in Document *1043717. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citifinanoal Mortgage Company. Assignee by an assignment dated June 22.2000. which was recorded on October 2. 2000. in Document *1050218. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND NINETY-TWO AND 08/100 dollars ($85,092.08). including interest at 9.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse !r. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on January 31.2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4. t^pek 9, Kenfiekl s 2nd Additon. accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 20. 2001 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Tigers 248-593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200122150 Tigers (1/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Miller and Linda Miller, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999. and recorded on November 29. 1999 in Document *1038490. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999. which was recorded on August 9. 2000. in Document *1045361, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND AND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 01/100 dollars ($83,942.01). including interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on February 14,2002. Said premises are situated in ’OWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer ol the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East 315 feet along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes Wast. 1219.6 feet along the center line of Lindsey Road Right-of-Way for the True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West 218.8 feet along said centerline; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 feet thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West, 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432 16 feet to ttie point of intersection of a line herein under described as line ‘A’; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 360 fee’, more of less, along Line "A" to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from the Pomt of Beginning ol th.s descrip­ tion. thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning Line ’A" being described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods tor the Place of Beginning, thence Southwesterly to the Southest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for the Place of Ending. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: January 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Mi 48025 File *200020136 Panthers (1/31) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.January 10. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIM€ byJoyc* F■■■■■■ Weinbrecht ....................................... ■ The life and times of the Willits Family (Part no By Joyce F. Weinbrtcht Helen F. Willits Kesler was one of Barry County’s most beloved teachers. She wrote her memoirs to share with her family and a family member has offered to share them with our readers. Her father, James Josephus Willits, called JJ. or Joe became an ordained elder in the Methodist Protestant Church on Sept. 24, 1893. He was sent to Crawford County, Ml, to work with the lumber men there. Helen continues to write: “When Father and Mother began their ministry, they had no model to use as a guide. Their faith was simply that through prayer and the Bible as a guide, they expect­ ed God to provide for all their needs. “Their faith in God was strengthened when they were without food at Pere Cheney. After they prayed, food was brought by some ladies. They knew that God had spoken to the women to bring the food. They set up a practice from which they never deviated during their whole life. “After breakfast. Father read from the Bible, then they knelt in prayers. There was little financial support by the church for their home missionaries. So there was little money to buy food. Church people sent bar­ rels of used clothing to them. At that time, not much was thrown away. Because money was scarce, clothes were patched, and as knees got thin, a patch was sown on. The clothes were pretty well worn before they were sent. “The children were excited when a barrel came, hoping there would be something for them. Mother ripped the men Is clothing apart and washed them to make pants for the boys. It was all done by hand, as she had no sewing machine. One time a cap gun came in a barrel. “Before they had a horse and buggy. Father was sometimes absent at night when he was calling on people who lived at some distance. Mother was afraid when she was alone at night, often sitting up fully dressed. One night a drunken man tried to get into the house. Mother drove him away with the cap gun. Tramps were common, as the preacher’s house was usually good for a meal. Father walked 16 miles and preached three times on a Sunday. Then he walked back 16 miles on Monday. “The McGuigan family were greatly con­ cerned for ‘Caddie* (Carrie) and the chil­ dren so they sent the money for mother and the children to spend a month at the family home. Mother took the trunk with her. While she was at home she, her mother and sisters sewed for her and the children. Clara was old enough to remember with fondness those visits to Grandpa McGuigan Is home. There was so much affection given to all of them. Grandfather had always put the wel­ fare of his family first and he had small respect for our father, whose family was secondary to the work of the church. “Frederic was a well established commu­ nity when .-ather. Mother, Luella, Clara, Chester and Stanley moved there. There were two stores, one run by Susie Lewis and the other by Ng Kelly. All merchandise had to be brought on the train. During the winter often supplies of some items were scarce. Henry Ward had a sawmill where men with families and single men found work. There was a schoolhouse where chil­ dren of the mill workers could attend. There were nine saloons and three brothels. “Frederic needed a doctor. Lumbetjacks and men who worked in the mill had acci­ dents and there was no one to care for them. A slug of whiskey and strong men to hold them down was standard in their treatment. If they didn’t die of shock, infection gave some of them a lingering death. People used their own home remedies. It was com­ mon practice for mothers to rub laudanum [opium] on the gums of teething babies. It was an opiate and killed the pain that accompanied teething. “Doctor O’Neal and his wife, Maude, came to Frederic. Shortly after he arrived he was called to the home where a pair of twin boys had died. As was common prac­ tice. Father was called when there was a death in a family. Mother usually accompa­ nied him. As Mother was leaving the house, she picked some flowers off of her house plants for a bouquet. When they got to the house they found the neighbor women standing and the mother lying passed out on the floor. Mother was embarrassed as she stood with the flowers in her hand. She said. I wish I knew where I could get a vase for these flowers.’ The mother sat upright and said ‘Right on that top shelf.’ “The doctor examined the boys and left. He sent the contents of their stomachs to a laboratory in Lansing. They had enough arsenic to kill a grown man. Mrs. Kelly, the mother, had also been poisoned, but she recovered. . “When our parents came to Frederic their mission was to contact people to interest them in coming together for worship. They I State Rep. Gary Newell, R-Saranac, shakes hands with Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus after his domestic violence prevention bill was signed into law. State Rep. Newell’s first bill signed into law Clara Willits, another of Helen's sisters. went to the town hall on Sunday mornings to throw out the whiskey bottles and clean the hall to prepare it for worship. “They had a growing family to feed and clothe. The winters were cold. The houses were drafty and water froze in the water pail in the house over night. Father usually got pneumonia every winter. “Even with all of the hardships, life was better when they came to Frederic. The time Father spent calling on people began to pay off. At first some women came to hear and see what the service would be because word of mouth is the best advertising. They met neighbors. They sang together, listened to readings from the Bible and a sermon. Most of them had attended church at some time in their life before they came to this frontier, so gradually more people came, even the men. “Money was scarce. People gave what they could, but much of it was in the form of food. Father kept track of everything that w-as given and marked it in his account book, giving market price, whether it was a half dozen eggs or any other product of greater value. “It might be interesting to see a page from Father’s record book. These entries arc not dated. The record book shows the fol­ lowing: “Aid Society .65; T. Baron .50; Collection .45; Collection .35; C. Hicks 5 bushels potatoes 2.50; 3 bushels of corn 1.00; beans .50; Malco 4 lbs. of butter 1.03; Johnson .16; Mr. Johnson beef .50; Vallad beef .70; Mr. Hicks 5.00; Vallad 11 lb. of meat 1.18; Mrs. Kibbs 5 lb. of meat .50; Mrs. Sherman butter .30. “Mother carried a heavy load as the preacher's wife. After the)' got the horse and buggy, she was expected to call on the sick with father. Clara once told me that mother made a great difference when she began to make calls with Father. “The ladies in the church formed a Ladies Aid Society. They had potluck dinners in each other’s homes. A collection of small change was taken. The money was used for books for the Sunday School. It fell to Mother to keep the books and lend them out. “As a wife and mother, she was responsi­ ble for keeping her home well cared for. People had a habit of coming for a visit without being invited. It was the custom in our parents' home, as long as they had a home, that anyone who dropped in was invited for a meal. “Mother had the responsibility of keeping Father becoming dressed for his work. Because the children were in school, it was necessary f3 closely monitor their behavior and to sec that they were properly dressed. It was quite a task, as she made their clothes from the missionary barrel. Preacher’s chil­ dren were held to a more rigid standard than ordinary children. “There was so little cash it was decided that they would take a boarder. It wouldn't interfere with Father’s work as the work [of being a boarder] would fall on Mother. A young man by the name of Will Hunter came to board. He paid S3.5O a week for his room, board and washing. He was unhappy because he didn’t know who his real parents were. When he was a baby he was left on the doorstep of a family named Hunter. He always went by the name of Hunter, but he was never adopted. “The year of 1901 started with better times for the family. After the snow melted, the birds returned. An old robin sat in a tree outside the house, singing his rain song. This song usually meant rain was coming. “Mother's two brothers. Ross and Wil­ son. had come to work in Ward’s mill and they were to live with the family. This was the way that mother’s family could see that Carrie and her children had some support. The S3 a week that each of them paid, along with the S3.5O from Will Hunter, made life easier. Of course the money was paid to Father, so a good share of it found its way into the support of the church. The two Louella Willits, Helen Kesler s sister. brothers, with their sense of Irish humor, brought some relief from the severity of the life they led. “After the spring rains the robin still sang its rain song, but there was no rain. By July even the weeds died. It was quiet outside as the birds stopped singing. Their wings were spread and their beaks were open as they suffered with the heat. Dark clouds would come over and rain drops would fall in the sand drying up as they hit the ground. “There was a stench caused by the mill pond as it began to dry up. The wells were shallow and they became contaminated from the underground seepage from the mill pond. “An epidemic of typhoid fever swept over the town. Mother, Stanley, and Uncle Wil­ son became sick. In September, Uncle Wil­ son died. Ross took his remains back to Fostoria for burial. Stanley recovered, but mother was so ill that she didn’t know that Wilson had died. The year that had started out with such high hvpes had ended in tragedy. “In the spring after Uncle Wilson died. Uncle Ross came back to work in the mill and board with the family. Ross was one of the younger children in the family, so he had more schooling than the older children. He was not a typical mill worker, as his speech was so precise and he was neat in his person. He was a hard worker and did his job without talking much, so he was accepted by the rest of the men. “In the fall he went back to Tuscola County. There was a school where they had no teacher. They hired Ross to teach the school. He taught school for a few years. He also became a successful farmer. It was the most beautiful home. I was a little uncomfortable, as Mother and I were treat­ ed so well that 1 couldn't understand anyone giving me that much attention. I didn't know about the close relationship which •Mother and Uncle Ross had when they were in Frederic. “There was so much I learned while writ­ ing this story. “Will Hunter no longer boarded with the family, as he married one of Harry Young's girls and settled in Frederic. Many of the people who came to Frederic had left their pasts behind them.” Next week: The Willets family continues to grow. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 1. By reason of the default of Stacey R. Gaskill, and David R. Gaskill, the Borrowers, on the Promissory Notes dated July 15. 1999, between Betty J. Speaks, the Lender, and the above refer­ enced Borrowers, whereby said Promissory Notes are secured by a Real Estate Mortgage, dated July 15. 1999. between Stacey R. Gaskill, and David R. Gaskill, the Mortgagors and Betty J. Sparks, the Mortgagee, with said mortgage recorded in Barry County records, on July 23. 1999. Document No. 1032921. the Lender/Mortgagee will foreclose on real property located in Barry County described as follows. West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. Tcwn 2 North. Range 8 West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West Out of the Northwest’Comer. Baltimore Township. Barry County. State of Michigan and commonly known as 2000 E. Dowling Road. Hastings. Michigan (70 acres, more or less). 2. By reason of default of the Borrowers, the amount due to Lender/Mortgagee on the afore­ mentioned Promissory Notes is S270.493.53 3. Deputy Sheriff of Barry County will hold a foreclosure sale of the above referenced real estate property at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on Thursday. February 7. 2002. at 1:00 o clock in the afternoon 4 The redemption period for this property is one (1) year from the date of the sale (1/31) When Lt. Go*.. Dick Posthumus signed the domestic violence package Dec. 27, he also signed into law state Rep. Gary Newell’s (R-Saranac) first bill. Public Act 191 of 2001 is part of a 24-bill package designed to better protect victims of domestic violence. Newell said the bipanisan legislative package is a compre­ hensive approach to strengthen Michigan laws to safeguard the welfare of women and children. PA 191 amends a law that provides for a uniform crime reporting system. A report now must be filed with the Michigan State Police by a local law enforcement agency with special information relating to crimes of domestic assault. Newell's bill changes this reference to domestic violence incidents and must now include the number of crimes reported involving an individual and his or her spouse, former spouse, a person whom he or she has had a child in common or has had a dating relationship and one who lived or had lived in the same household. “The focus is to make necessary changes in the law so that abuse that occurs in dat­ ing relationships will be treated in a similar to other domestic abuse incidents,” said Newell, R-Saranac. “This package is a big step forward in protecting women from these violent crimes.” This is a recent photo of the rare tree that was removed from Susan Allerding’s property at 539 South M-43 Highway, just west of Hastings, on Thursday. Dec. 20. Rare tree stolen from area property A rare tree with sentimental value was taken from a Hastings area property Dec. 20, and police are still looking for more clues. Susan Allerding reported that “someone who knew what they were doing” dug up the tree next to the garage at her residence at 539 South M-43 Highway, just west of Hastings. The Metasequoia Dawn Redwood had been purchased at a greenhouse about a dozen years ago by Susan’s late husband, Jerry Allerding. The tree was part of the landscape for the couple’s business, ID’s Perennials, which was closed after Jerry died of cancer on June 1, 1999. Susan Allerding said the theft occurred in broad daylight. The perpetrator or perpe­ trators carefully dug up the tree and placed tape with the words “Carts Only” around the hole to prevent anyone from falling in. She said she believes that the cover for the crime was that the thieves must have looked like they were supposed to be re­ moving the tree at her request. She added that the tree thieves had to have a pretty good idea about her comings and goings to and from work. According to the Encyclopedia Britan­ nica. “Coniferous, nonevergreen tree (Mctasequoia glyptostroboides), the only living species of the genus Metasequoia, of the family Taxodiaceac, native to remote val­ leys of central China. Both branchlcts and leaves grow out in pairs from points along the stem. The bright-green, feathery leaves turn reddish brown in autumn. Though Me­ tasequoia fossils arc abundant, the tree was thought to be extinct until living specimens were discovered in the 1940s. Only a few thousand are known to have survived, in central China. Since these stands were dis­ covered. seeds and cuttings have been planted throughout the world.” “I had offers for the tree, but of them were just notes tacked on to my front door while 1 wasn’t home,” she said. Besides the monetary value of a rare tree, she said it’s special to her because her late husband picked it out Anyone with any information about any tree removal activity just west of Hastings on Dec. 20, a Thursday, is asked to call the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police. LEGAL HOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia A. Kearney and Richard Keamey. husband and wife. to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 19. 2000 and recorded June 27, 2000 in Document No. 1046029, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine and 88/100 Dollars ($136,169 88) including interest at the rate of 11.775% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on January 31. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35, Willson’s Plat of Turner Lake, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 19. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there 1$ a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 27, 2001 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Ameriquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 (1/24) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10, 2002 Hastings finds scoring touch but loses to TK Hastings' Drew Bowman (14) takes aim against TK. Crunch Time by Matt Cowall by Matt Cowall Sports Editor There’s some good news and there’s some bad news for the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team. The good news is the Saxons scored 65 points on Tuesday night in a breakout of­ fensive performance at Middleville. The bad news is 67, as in the 67 points scored by TK to edge the Saxons by a deuce. Down by as many as nine points in the first half, Hastings rallied to lead by as much as 11 early in the fourth quarter. The Saxons led by four, 63-59, with just over two minutes remaining in the game, but an 8-0 run by the Trojans sent Hastings to its fourth loss in a row. “We’re hurting because we lost, but there’s a monkey off our back. We know we can score,” Hastings coach Don Schils said. “We need experience, and we’re using January to try to get some things together.” One thing that had been together for the Saxons most of the season was their de­ fense, but when a team is struggling, a complete game can be elusive. “Our defense let us down a bit tonight,” Schils said. “Once wc get things going on both ends of the floor, we’ll start to win some of these.” Not that TK is an easy team to defend. Senior scorers Brian Yeazel (21 points) and Chris Finkbeiner (15) had their usual games, and junior guard Justin VanSpronsen added 11. Their efforts offset the varsity emergence of Saxon sophomore Drew Whitney, who led all scorers with 26 points. “Drew is a very talented offensive player, and he’s only going to get better," :01 :00 It’s over when it’s over I haven’t competed in sports since high school, though I have remained active. The best thing high school sports taught me was how great it feels to be in shape. After a few years of sleep deprivation and other downward trends in college, 1 was reminded of how lousy it feels to be out of shape, and I’ve been pretty good about exercising ever since. My favorite activities are in the weight room. Those of you who’vc seen me know I’m no body builder, and as several years of fairly consistent training have proved, I'll never be mistaken for Schwarzenegger’s stunt double. By the way, if you only know Ah-noU from his movies, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Try to track down some photos of him in his body-building prime. Unbelievable. Still, I really enjoy working out, but recently. I’m starting to think — or worry — that I might share one lousy characteristic with the Austrian Oak, as he was known: We’re both past our prime. I turned 30 this summer, which admittedly doesn’t give me the right to wax eloquent on aging. I am reminded of this by every single person who is older than 30 every time I mention age. “Just you wait,” they tell me, fingers wagging, yet another fine example of one of life’s undeniable Universal Truths: It Can Always Be Worse. Besides, I don’t feel “old,” but what I’m finding hard to admit are the things I do feel. Like I said, aside from a few intramurals at MSU, I haven’t competed in sports since high school. Now that I’m surrounded by such activity, it brings it all back. I don’t re­ member it like it was yesterday; I remember it closer. Sometimes, it's like I never left. And until a month or so ago, rather unconsciously, without malice or jealously, but nonetheless confidently, I would look out on the field or court and think, “I could do that.” Not, “I could still do that” or “I might be able to do that,” but a simple, quiet assur­ ance that, skills notwithstanding and with some time to train, I could still run and bump and grind as well as I did in the ‘80s. The ‘80s? Gag me with a spoon. A sure sign of aging is when the decade in which you graduated from high school becomes a target for pop nostalgia. All those sitcoms and “Greatest Hits” compilations should’ve warned me, but I somehow remained un­ fazed. Anyway, after my return from Africa last winter, 1 managed to get into the best shape I had been in since, well, high school. I was running well, and in some weight room ex­ ercises, I was lifting more than I ever had before. I passed my 30th with flying colors, with no wailing or gnashing of teeth. Then I hurt my wrist, though I’m not sure how. I still feel a little click in it when I move it, and soreness in it prevented me from doing some of my customary routines in the weight room. Hesitant to lose any of my gains, however, I bought a wrap for my wrist, switched up my exercises and pressed on, fairly normally. Then I took this job. My first two weeks working for the paper were the two most hectic, harried, exhausting weeks of work I have experienced to date, then my wife and I topped it off by moving. By the time I found a new gym and found space in my sched­ ule to squeeze in a workout, nearly three weeks had passed, and in the world of weight­ lifting, that’s a sizable layoff. I found I still had most of my strength from the summer, however, so I jumped back in right where I left off, and did the best I could to get to the gym. My visits were less frequent and less consistent, to be sure, but I still felt pretty good. Then, out of the blue, I had a high school reunion with a tear in my rib cage. It’s the same injury, in the same place, 1 had back — or maybe now I should say way back — in my senior year of high school. Call it a reunion with reality. Suddenly, I couldn’t work out at all. Heck, I could hardly sleep. The good folks at the Pennock emergency room did what they could do, and then I did what 1 had to do: sit around and wait for it to heal. In the meantime, my ego took at least two major hits. First, I wore an elastic girdle for about a month. Some of my less sympathetic friends — which accounts for almost all of them, including those here at the paper — preferred referring to it as a “man-bra.” Thanks. Second, any illusion I had about my ability to put on the chinstrap, so to speak, and step onto the field of play was dramatically, and perhaps finally, shattered. As I huddled on the sidelines of event after event, swaddled in my man-bra like a Velcro security blanket and chomping ibuprofen, I never once thought “I could do that." Instead, I thought things like “That looks like it would really hurt” and “Please, please don’t run into me.” I finally shed my girdle around Christmas and felt good enough to do some tentative exercises in the gym earlier this week. If I’m patient and careful, I should stay on the road to recovery, at least physically. Mental recovery may be another matter entirely. I’m encouraged to see Ah-nold still has enough in his tank to keep pommeling terror­ ists on the silver screen. He’s got quite a few years on me, so I’m far from hopeless. But one thing, sad as it might be, is certain: My high school athletic career — espe­ cially the one in my head — is definitely over. See you next week. Hastings' Ted Greenfield scraps for a loose ball along trie baseline at TK. Schils said. “There’s no doubt the rest of the team fed off his confidence.” “(Senior) Ted Greenfield and (junior) Eli Schmidt played one of their better games of the year as well.” TK jumped out to an 11-3 lead, but a coast-to-coast layup by Greenfield, a bucket inside by senior Zac Fulmer and a three by Whitney kept the Saxons in the game after one quarter, 20-14. Whitney drilled another trey to open the second quarter, and it was nip-and-tuck un­ til halftime. Hastings took its first lead of the game at 32-31 and trailed 35-34 at the half. Schmidt attacked the basket for six stnight points in the third quarter to give the Saxons a 49-43 lead. When the Troians closed to within two, Whitney reeled off two straight baskets, then hit another three at the end of the quarter to put Hastings up 58-49 heading into the fourth. Whitney scored again to open the fourth and open up Hastings’ largest lead of the game, 60-49, but from that point on, the Trojans outscored the Saxons 18-5. Saxon sophomore guard Drew Bowman ripped down a man-sized offensive rebound in traffic and was fouled, hitting one free throw to maintain a two-possession lead. 63-59, with 2’04 to go. A three-point play by TK’s Finkbeiner cut it to 63-62. Hastings went scoreless, but Yeazel and Finkbeiner both missed free throws that would've tied it. On Finkbeiner’s miss, however, Yeazel came up with the rebound, dribbled out past the arc and drained a three-point dagger that made up for everything. TK led 65-63 with 40 sec­ onds remaining, went up 67-63 on two Jer­ emy Chavis free throws, and held on for the win. Hastings (1-6,1-3 in the O-K Gold) ends its current three-game road trip with a con­ ference game at Unity Christian on Friday night at 7:30. TK (6-2, 3-1 in the O-K Blue) hits the road for a conference show­ down at Coopersville, also on Friday at 7:30. South Christian 56, Hastings 34 South is the O-K Gold conference favor­ ite, and the host Sailors looked liked it Hastings sophomore Drew Whitney (30) led all scorers with 26 points early in the game on Jan. 4. leading 13-4 after one and 28-12 al the half. The Saxons played much better in the second half, however, and built what turned out to be some solid momentum for Tues­ day's game at Middleville. “In the second half, wc actually played well." Coach Schils said. "Guys started at­ tacking the basket, hitting open shots and really crashing the offensive boards. That carried over to the TK game." Junior forward Chris Rounds “played his best game of the year." according to Schils, and led the Saxons with eight points. Junior guard Dustin Bowman had six points, seven rebounds, four steals and four assists for the Saxons. Delton snaps five-game skid This one felt good. The Delton varsity boys’ basketball team was staggered by Plainwell but would not fall, holding off the vu:ting Trojans 74-69 on Tuesday night. _ . It was the first game of2002 and the first in 18 days for Delton, but the time off paid off as the Panthers snapped a tough fivegame losing streak dating back to Dec. 7. “We built up a big lead, they sort of reeled us in, we answered the call, lost it again, then won it down the stretch," said Delton coach Mike Mohn of the topsy­ turvy contest. “It was a big win.” Delton rode hot shooting to the victory as four Panther players scored in double­ Delton's Chris Gillfillan (24) looks to fill it up against Plainwell. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) digits, led by Steve Bourdo's 24 points. The junior guard hit 5 of 9 three-pointers, had three rebounds and three assists, and drew a couple of big charges on defense. Senior center Scott Styf recorded a dou­ ble-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Junior swingman Shawn Moore went 3 for 4 from beyond the arc and finished with 13 points. Junior guard James Lipscomb had a huge fourth quarter from the charity stripe, hit­ ting 8 of his 10 free throws to finish with 10 points and help hold off the Trojans. “That was huge for us,” Mohn said. “He (Lipscomb) played tremendous basketball Same team: Delton's Shawn Moore (left) grabs a loose ball in front of teamma,e Jakob Young. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) tonight." Junior swingman Chris Gillfillan pulled down 11 boards to go with eight points and four assists. ■’4.•- Plainwell standout Kenny Martin •fitftiis best to roil the Panthers by pouring in 35 points, but fortunately for Delton, it wasn't enough. “I’m real proud of the kids and how they responded (to Plainwell's runs)," Mohn said. “Turnovers were dov/n, and they shot the ball really well. They’re learning how to win." Delton (2-5, 0-4 in the KVA) is off for another week before hosting Quincy at 730 on Jan. 15. Delton's Scott Styf (52) swipes at a Plainwell shot on Tuesday night. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Lakewood blasts C. Montcalm Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Mark Farrell wasn’t sure what kind of ef­ fort to expect from his team in its first game in 19 days. The Vikings* answer was an unyielding 76-29 pasting of Central Montcalm on Tuesday night at Lakewood. “After the long layoff, the question was, ‘What kind of intensity would we have?”' Farrell said. “Well, we played intense the entire game tonight, from top to bottom. It was a great team win.” Speaking of team. Lakewood spread the scoring out between no less than 10 play­ ers, led by 12 points each from senior guard Andy Elliott, senior swingman Jeff Elenbaas and junior swingman Scott Secor. Senior forward Jeremy Dow scored 10, and sophomore guard Tyler Harms had nine. Secor had seven rebounds, followed by sophomore center Clint Tobias with five. Senior guard Cole Barnett and Elliot*, dished out five and three assists respec­ tively. Elliott rounded out his game with five steals, and Dow and senior forward Chris Clark snaked three each. “We are really playing as a team and our bench is giving us great minutes," Farrell said. Lake wood (5-1, 2-0 in the Capital Cir­ cuit) will try to add to its five-game win­ ning streak when it hosts Northwest in a conference game on Friday night at 7:30. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 - Page 11 DK Invitational, TK Duals this weekend Hastings third at LH Lamb; Delton takes sixth by Matt Cowail Sports Editor The 40th running of the LH Lamb wres­ tling tournament in Hastings last Saturday was billed as a showcase of Barry County’s excellence in the sport. County teams did not disappoint, taking four of the top six spots — including the top three — in a highly-compctilive nineteam field. Lakewood won the tournament with 165 points, edging Middleville’s tally of 160. Hastings placed in 12 ot 14 weigh* classes — more than any other team — to finish third with 1413 points. Lakewood placed 11 wrestlers and Middleville placed 10. Delton placed five wrestlers, good for 76 points and a sixth-place finish, behind Grand Ledge (105-5) and Petoskey (82) and ahead of Charlotte (65), Harper Creek (58) and Ionia (7). “Certainly wc would have liked to have won our own tournament, but the competi­ tion level at this tournament has to be as tough as almost any other in the state,” Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. “Wc are proud of the fact that wc had more medalists than anyone else.” Hastings’ Mike Case won one of the tourney's toughest classes at 145, and newly-returned Joe Keller asserted himself by taking the title at 215. Jeff Allen (103) and Chad Ferguson (112) took second place, and Ryan Fergu­ son (119) and Scott Redman (140) placed third. Taking fourths were Dan Cary (125), Mark Peake (130), Matt Lipstraw (135), Patrick Stephens (152), Jake Friddle (171) and RJ Williams (i 89). Another tough draw was at 189, and in one of the most anticipated matches of the day, Delton’s David Overbeek locked horns with Joe Yurisich of Harper Creek in the finals. Yurisich scored late in the third period of a tight match to prevail 11-7, and he was named the tournament’s Outstand­ ing Wrestler. Also placing second for Delton were Dustin Morgan (215) and Jeff Erb (171). Jim Sweat (160) and Tyler Harris (112) placed fourth for the Panthers. Tonight at 6:00, Delton (10-0 in duals) hosts KVA foe Paw Paw, while Hastings (9-1, 3-0 in the O-K Gold) brings in Wyo­ ming Park for a conference dual. Wissguys: 171-pounders (from left) Jef* Erb from Delton. Josh Tobias from Mid­ dleville and Jake Friddle from Hastings receive their medals on Saturday. Hastings' Mike Case topped a tough field at 145. Delton's David Overbeek (top) placed second at 189. Delton's Jeff Erb finished second at 171. Joey Keller is back for the Saxons, and he won the 215-pound class at the Lamb. County wresling rivalries continue on Saturday in Delton and Middleville. Delton and Hastings meet up again at the Delton Kellogg Invitational, where they’ll be joined by wrestlers from Constantine, Rockford, Grand Rapids Union and Way­ land. Round-robin individual competition begins at 9 a.m. Meanwhile, Lakewood travels to Mid­ dleville for a rematch at the TK Duals, a team tournament that also kicks off at 9 a.m. Hastings 40, Sparta 28 The Saxons stayed perfect in the O-K Gold and handed the Spartans their first loss in this match at Sparta on Jan. 3. “We were very pleased with our efforts against Sparta,” Coach Goggins said. “They are a very good team and we felt for­ tunate to come away with the win.” Individual winners for Hastings were Tom Rowsc (112), Ryan Ferguson (119), Mark Peake (130), Scott Redman (140), Patrick Stephens (152), Mike Case (160), Jake Friddle (171), RJ Williams (189) and Joe Keller (215). Keller, a senior, has re­ turned to the lineup after injuries kept him out of wresting since the last half of his sophomore year. “He (Keller) really strengthens our lineup,” Goggins said. “Mike Case was key again to our win, as he moved up two weight classes to replace Rob Baker, who was out due to illness. “Also, Mark Peake, Jake Friddle and RJ Williams earned key wins in weight classes that Sparta expected to win.” Hastings “B” second at Martin The Saxons sent a “B” team to Martin for a six-team dual tournament and placed second with a 4-1 record. Martin won the tournament at 5-0. Richard Harper went 5-0 for Hastings. Tom Rowse, Tyler Heath and Jake Heuss each won four matches, and Justin Carley, Dan Blair, Andrew Ferguson and Nick Storm each won three. Hastings' Jeff Allen (top), tangling here with Lakewood's Nikki Harmer, took second at 103. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Sitings City IBank PART-TIME TELLER Delton’s John Termeer (right) grapples with Lakewood s Ryan King at the (Photo by Perry Hardin) The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 8, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a part-time teller to join our team. -7e We currently have openings in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, he detailed oriented, and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City bank 150 W. Court SL Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F Your local source for a comfortable car buying experience. • NOTICE • ■ MLS.LJlBQ Ryan Madden Call me today 1 -888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax 616-945-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, JAN. 13th • 2-A PM Dr M 57 northw*-it o» M.wtnqs or snuthr .Mt of MKM'f vine to 258 NORTH M-J7 • HUSTINGS PRICE REDUCED S1.500 ■ Dr M179 VMKt Of TIT BRIGGS ROAD ■ MIDDLEVU.LE 135 HUNTERS TRflli. CT ■ MIDOLEVIU.E LOW DOWN PAYMENT NEW HOME City of Hastings Department of Public Services REQUEST FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SKID STEER LOADER TMC-140 - Vttoge deck. cererel m. Bredord WMe water heater, two car attached garega EayeNeflwew Buy new at 3152.800 challenges buyers to find more value for .................................... WMM SELLERS/ BUYERS The City of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids on one (1) Current Year Skid Steer Loader Complete specifications and bidding forms are available at the Office of the Hastings City OertuTreasuref. 201 E. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 The Qty of Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, pace and other factors considered. Bids shall be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. January 22. 2002. at which time they Shan be opened and read aloud pubiidy at the above address Ail bids shall be dearly marked on the outside ot the bid package as follows SEALED BID - PURCHASE OF SKID STEER LOADER. at MMMe. TK khoote Tot Supenor Creftsmenshp’ 3 bedroom. 2 bath. Ml dey^f besemert home Feettxu c«heM kvng room wgn tog hrepace oekfnm. muter surte.drwg mom. steter to rear my., - Remodeled 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 $»<y farm house tea tunng 1997 formal dining room with maple Poor and living room with ceramic wood stove adafton Newer Pena Windows throughout. 200 amp electrical, roof, siding, furnace. Bradford White wate* heater. above ground pod. paved drive. 32x48 pote bam garage with power and concrete, 20x36 bam, private country loca­ tion on large shaded tot New Price 1132,900 IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 TK honors Lehman’s 500 wins tonight by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Middleville Thornapple Kellogg varsity wrestling coach Tom Lehman earned his 500th career victory last Thursday when the Trojans trounced Byron Center 70-3. Tonight, the TK athletic department will hold a reception honoring the milestone following a home dual match against Beld­ ing. Wrestling begins at 7 p.m., with the re­ ception immediately after the match in the high school cafeteria. Lehman, 500-138-7 in 30 years as TK’s coach, has presided over 14 O-K Blue Con­ ference championship teams, and the 1996 team brought home the Class B state cham­ pionship. “It (500 wins) isn’t anything you plan on, but if you're around long enough, the wins just kind of add up,” Lehman said. “Wc constantly try to upgrade our program and the level of competition wc take on.” When Lehman took over the fledgling TK program in 1972. an upgrade was des­ perately needed. In its first three years of existence, the Trojan wrestling team had gone through three different coaches and had never won a dual meet. Lehman brought with him a love of the sport and a competitive pedigree. He was a 145-pound state champ at Owosso High Schoo] and a two-time Mid American Con­ ference runner-up at 177 pounds for West­ ern Michigan University. While at WMU. Lehman met Ron Win­ ters, a current referee for the National Foot­ ball League and a former director of intra­ mural sports for WMU. Lehman ran intra­ mural wrestling tournaments for Winters and began to develop an interest in coach­ ing. He earned his teaching degree from WMU and was a student teacher and assis­ tant wrestling coach at Parchment High School for one year before being hired at TK. He taught Biology and Math for four years before switching to Physical Educa­ tion. He also coached freshman football for 23 years and was TK’s athletic director for six years. Lehman sites a number of factors for the success of the wrestling program, including the outstanding community support the sport has received in Middleville. “We hosted the Class C state wrestling tourney in Middleville for about nine years (in the ‘70s and ‘80s),” Lehman said. “The community got behind it. and everyone got used to talking about wrestling. Interest in the sport started to pick up." Middleville's interest in wrestling has stayed up for a long time. “We've had 35 to 40 kids on the high school team for around 20 years straight." Lehman said. “We’ve had over 50 for the last three or four years. There must be 10 kids on this year's team whose fathers or uncles wrestled for us years ago. We get great support in Mid­ dleville." Lehman also gives much credit to the consistency and dedication of the TK coaching staff — Scott Marvin. Tom Fletke and Luke Middleton — and the attention they pay to the athletes, both on and off the mat. “We’ve had the same coaches for years.” Lehman said. “Luke Middleton has been with us for five years, all as a volunteer. Both Scott Marvin and I arc teachers (at the high school), and Tom Fletkc is a coun­ selor. Our program is strong because wc know what’s going on with the kids. Wc sec them and talk to them everyday (at school). That's a plus for our program.” Lehman’s involvement in the sport ex­ tends beyond the high school season, as he directs the high school division of the Michigan Freestyle Wrestling program. It’s a lifestyle he enjoys. “1 couldn't do this, and I wouldn’t, if I wasn’t having fun." he said TK wrestling coach Tom Lehman Lakewood finished first at the LH Lamb Wrestling Tournament in Hastings on Saturday. First they posed... Middleville placed second as a team, five points behind Lakewood NOTICE TO BIDDERS Barry County Road Commission Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158. Hastings. MI 49058, until 10:00 A.M.. Tuesday. February 12, 2002 for the following: Roadside Mowing and Trimming for years 2002 - 2005 All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregular­ ities in the best interest of the Commission. Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Barry _________ Donald Willcutt. Chairman; D. David Dykstra. Member. Roger L. Pashby. Member ...And then they un-posed. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 340 Special of the Week AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SECTIONS 18-91, 18-126 ANO 42-36, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MICHIGAN BUILDING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE A complete copy of Ordinance 340 is available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hall, 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publica­ 94 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO 4X4 V-6. POWER W1ND0WS/L0CKS. ONLY 41,000 MILES SPECIAL 9,450 tion in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Wood, second by Tubbs that Ordinance No. 340 be adopted. Yeas: McIntyre, May. Jaspers©. Bteam, Wood, Tubbs. Spencer and Campbell Nays: None SALES HOURS: Truck Absent: Hawkins I. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance Saturday until 3 adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 26th day of December 2001 is available Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk * NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Hastings' Patrick Stephens placed fourtn at 152. at the City Clerk’s Office. Wif Excsmc Yout Ejkcutdib s a Fua.r Tuomoti.' Coll 61 6-948-8000 Today or loll tree 1 -888-494-5539 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Barry County PlannlngTZonlng Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call o’ the chair. The meetings start at 7:00 p.m. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Please Take Notice that a public hearing will be held by Pramevtlle Township Planning Commission on January 16. 2002. at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norns Road. Delton Ml 49046 Please Take Notice that the items to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the Idlowing: 1 Special Land Use Permit filed by Julie & David Hunt of 11550 Crum Road. Plainwell Ml 49060. Property No 08-012-020-018-20 for the use on their property of a kennel for up to 10 dogs. This property is zoned (A) Agriculture. 2 Any other items to come before the board. Prairieville Township wHI provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the heanng. to individu­ als with disabilities at the heanng upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville February7 & 21. 2002 March 7* 21,2002 April 4 & 18, 2002 May 2 A 16, 2002 June 6 & 20, 2002 July 3 & 18, 2002 August 1 A 15, 2002 September 5 * 19. 2002 October 3 & 17. 2002 November 7 & 21. 2002 December 5 A 19. 2002 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will meet on the following dates or at the can of the chair. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. January 8, 2002 February 12. 2002 March 12, 2002 April 9. 2002 May 14.2002 June 11,2002 July 9,2002 August 13. 2002 September 10. 2002 October 8. 2002 November 12, 2002 December 10, 2002 The meeting room fc< both groups is in the Community Room ol the Courts and Law Bmkkng locat­ ed at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan The County of Barry win provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers viduais with disabilities at the meetmqhearmg upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Township Clerk. Mark A. Doster Prairieville Township Suoerviaor MICHAEL BROWN, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-1284 in need of Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 - Page 13 Hastings spikers find spark at Wayland Invite The Hastings varsity volleyball team traveled to the Wayland Invitational last Saturday, and the morning was not kind to the Saxons. Hastings couldn’t get anything right in pool play losses to Muskegon Mona Shores (15-4. 15-1) and Hopkins (15-5. 15-5). “In our first two games of pool play, we were very slow, both mentally and physi­ cally,” said Hastings coach Gena McMa­ hon. ‘’(The players) just weren’t into it. Everybody was off." The team gathered after the second loss and resolved to play better. “Wc had a sort of pep talk." McMahon said. “Wc decided to pull ourselves to­ gether and cam the right to walk out of the gym with some dignity." Whatever was said worked, as improved teamwork and more consistent passing fed into some aggressive serving and hitting by the Saxons. Greenville was their last opponent in pool play, and the Saxons gave the Yellow Jackets all they could handle before drop­ ping the match 15-13 and 15-10. The playoff bracket placed Hastings up against undefeated Class A Grandville. The BOWLINC SCORES Wednesday P.M. Sccbcrs 52.5-19.5; Nashville 5 Plus 45­ 27; Hair Care 42-30; Eye ENT 40-32; Railroad St. Mill 38-30; Mace’s 37-31 and makeup High Games and Series - C. Pennington 186-517; S. Drake 218-541; J. Rice 181; D. Sccbcrs 170; R. Murphy 199; C. Bonncma 168; B. >f*wris 162; B. Hathaway 189; E. Ulrich 176; R. Kucmpcl 190; G. Otis 177; L. Dawe 167; J. Pcttcngill 180; D. Keller 147. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 37-23; Hecker Agency 32.5-27.5; Bennett Industrics 31­ 29; Railroad Street Mill 27.5-32.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 27-33; Kent Oil and Propane 25-35. Good Games and Series - S. Dunham 188-426; N. Potter 171; K. Fow ler 175-490; J. Hamilton 180; L. Elliston 220-527; L. Dawe 159-419; J Doster 172-422; P. Britten 167-455; C. Hurlcss 181-527; G. Otis 180-510; T. Redman 154; S. Merrill 178-486. Majors Newton Vending 48-20; Hastings Bowl 40-28; Super Dicks 33-35; Crowfoot Garden’s 29-39; Richie’s 29-39; Mulberry Four 25-43. Good Games and Series - C. Wyman 200; A. Taylor 245-620; G. Formby 173­ 464; S. Peabody 298, 225, 194 - 717; K. Phenix 220; J. Spencer 220-530; W. Lydy 204; M. Martin 205-598; H. Pennington 224; M. Curtis 204. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 47-25; Cook Jackson 46­ 26; Brushworks 43-29; Wolverines 41-31; All But One 39-33; Viatcc 38-34; Gutter Dusters 37.5-34.5; Heads Out 36.5-35.5; Ton Pins 35-37; Mercy 35-37; Oops 35-37; Who’s Up? 32.5-39.5. Bad Habit II 32-40. Late Comers 32-40; We’re a Mess 32-40; Dynamic Buds 31-41; Rocky 4 29-43; No Name Yet 26.5-45.5. Ladies Good Games and Series - G. Cochran 149; K. Becker 202; C. Ramey 191; D. Pennington 186-534; N. Hook 178; C. Mack 213-585; E. Johnson 168; B. Falconer 182-418; E. Hammontrcc 211­ 500; L. Barnum 213; L. Rentz 150; O. Gillons 174-498. Mens Good Games and Series - J. Lancaster 200-473; B. RuthrufT 198; T. Ramey 198-557; H. Pennington 215; R. Fay 213; S. Peabody 204; J. Bush 229; K. Meancy 203-541; S. Sanborn 205-561; E. Keeler 212-610; B. Keeler 213-599; J. Barnum 236-638; J. Smith 195-559. M. Martin 220-558; C. Martin 223-615; T. Gray 223-588; B Rentz 215; C. Pennington 243; J. Bartimus 211; W. Brodock 189; G. Cooley 189. Senior Citizen’s Bowling Weiland 46-26; Butterfingers 46-26; 4 B’s 43-39; Russ’ Harem 43-25; Girrbach^ 41.5-30.5; Jcsick 41-31; #1 Senior 40-32; Pin Pals 40-32; Friends 39-33; Woodmansee 39-33; Sun Risers 39-33; Hall’s 35-37; M-M* 35-37; King Pins 31­ 41. Kucmpcl 30-38; Early Risers 28-40; Schlachtcr 18.5-49.5. Women’s High Game - H. Service 171; N. Bechtel 157; A. Hart 167; S. Merrill 181; Y. Markley 171; R. Murphy 156; S. Pennington 225; E. Mcsccar 168; Y. Chccscman 180; C. Stuart 155; M. Matson 167; K. Colvin 162. Women’s High Series - H. Service 467; A. Hart 450; S. Merrill 507; Y. Markley 476; S. Pennington 572; Y. Chccscman 476. Men’s High Game - D. Drake 192; B. Terry 211; D. Edwards 183; N. Thaler 175; B Adgate 213; R. Weiland 176; R. Nash 163; G. Yoder 209; B. Brandt 167; L. Brandt 178; D. Hall 199; D. Walker 196; K. Schantz 166; W. Birman 194; W. Woodmansee 173; G. Forbey 167; B. Akers 232; J. Beckwith 166; R. Bonncma 156. Men’s High Series - D. Drake 553; B. Terry 549; D. Edwards 518; B. Adgate 545; R. Weiland 483; L. Brandt 501: D. Hart 555; D. Walker 494; W. Birman 477; W. Woodmansee 474; B. Akers 557; J. Beckwith 454. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggcrs 48; Troublemakers 43; Red Dog 42; Thunder Alley 42; Fncnds 40 -1/2; 4 Horsemen 38 1/2; Pinheads 37f Lacey Birds 35; Sunday Snoozcrs 34; Happy Hookers 32; All 4 Fun 31. Womens High Games and Series - M. Kirchen 239-558; J. Buckner 237-554; K. Becker 199-532; M. Simpson 180-508; S. cross 184-507; E. Hammontrcc 190-496; L. Parker 234-492; D. Gray 184-489; V. McLeod 172-472; C. Barnum 175-466; M. Hodges 165-461; L. McClelland 175-440; A. Hubbell 152-432; J. Huss 133-340; D. Snyder 215; B. Cantrell 153; S. Cross 151. Mens High Games and Series - B. Miller 233-627; B. Rentz 209-612; E. Bchmdi 226-581; B. Kirby 200-565; B. Hubbell 233-559; B. Falconer 219-553; M. NEWS of the LOCAL AREA can be read each week in Cross 210-546; C. Shook 198-534; B Allen 213-525; M. Eaton 192-522; B. Cantrell 171-460; S. Wilkins 174-432; D. Allerding 158-393; M. Eaton 232; B. Miller 180; M. McCIcod 168; R Boze 158. Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 46-26; Barry Co. Transit 43.5- 28.5; Pet World 42-30; Hastings Bowl 37.5- 34.5; B&R Testing 37-35; Stefano’s Pizza 33.5-38.5; Mill’s Landing 32.5-39.5; Richies Koffec Shop 32-40; Millers Exc. 32-36; Coleman Agency-Hastings 31-37; Cedar Creek Groc. 30-42; Shamrock Tavern 27-37. High Games and Series - D. Staines 186; B. Reed 110; J. Madden 181; L. Barnum 207-533; T. Pennington 184-529; D. Curtis 155; S. Varney 205-520; C. Keller 171; D. McCollum 187-521; P. McLaughlin 185-509; T. Cross 200-512; K. Covey 175; C. Groff 166; S. Greenfield 165; C. Gates 178; S. Snider 163; V Goodenough 140; B Cuddahec 194-514; D. McMacken 142; C. Cooper 189-535; T. Daniels 214-548; G. Potter 170; L. Miller 171-498; C. Hurless 165; J. Gasper 199-554. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 35.5-20.5; CBBC 34.5­ 21.5; Need Help 34-22; Kenny Lee Builders 33.5-22.5; Trouble 32-24; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 27-29; 3 Fates 23­ 33; Hastings Bowl 21-35; 3 Blind Mice 20.5-35.5; Secbers Auto Body 19-37. High Games and Series - R. Miller 208­ 550; S. Vandcnburg 234-556; L. Trumble 154; P. Cogswell 160; J. Conger 166; S. Zalewski 178; W. Main 158; D. Dutcher 178; G. Kienutskc 188; J. Rice 187-507; B. Vugteveen 177; J. Phillips 163; T. Redman 178; M. Slater 173; N. Hook 187; S. Snider 168; M. Sears 165; R. Brummcl 161; V green 167. Recreation 93 The Krunchcre and Freeport Elevator 5; Kevin’s Kronies 4; Hastings Bowl 2. High Gaines & Series - Jason G 210­ 562; Todd G 210-203-207-620; Kevin P 201-553; K. Wanland 213-550; B. Barkhuff 516; S. Anger 216-596; D. Lambert 505; J. Cook Jr. 523; R. Wieland 501; H. Wattles 236-574. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 4-0; Viking 4-0; All­ state 3-1; Consumers Concrete 3-1; Yankee Zephyr 1-3; Plumb’s 1-3; Bye 0-4. Men’s High Games & Series - P. Scobey 218; D. Blakely 224-605; L. John­ son 201; D. Morgan 206; D. Clement 175­ 490; D. Thompson 190. Women’s High Games & Series - J. Steeby 147; C. O’Keefe 203-505; A. Larsen 193; V. Thompson 163-460. The Hastings BANNER Saxons fell 15-13 and 15-8. but it was by far their best match of the day. Hastings carried that momentum into a match on Tuesday night at Cedar Springs in the O-K Gold opener for both teams. The Redhawks won. 15-12 and 15-5. but it was the kind of effort McMahon hopes to see throughout the season. “They all gave 100 percent " she said. “Wc showed a lot more teamwork tonight. and our work in practice paid off with much better passing." Tiffany Howell served two aces for Hastings. Kate Martisius put down five kills, and Eric Bradley had four assists. The Saxons play at 7:00 tonight at Wyo­ ming Park. They then travel Io an invita­ tional at Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Saturday, with play beginning at 9 a.m. Barry Co. Christian eagers now 8-0 The Barry County Christian School var­ sity boys’ basketball team climbed to 8-0 on the season with a 69-59 win over the Greenville Home Schoolers on Tuesday night. BCCS built a 39-24 lead at halftime and a 55-35 advantage after three quarters to coast to the home win. Josh Lamphere rested his bum ankle over winter break and returned to score 33 points, including five three-pointers. Eric Lamphere added 20 points, five assists and four steals. Shane Hickey led the team with nine re­ bounds. BCCS next travels to Family Altar for a game on Friday night at 7:30. NEWS YMCA News YMCA Family Fun Nights on Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March I from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. have been mo.cd to the Hastings Middle School West and East Gyms. Sports Shorts Hastings grad and University at Buffalo point guard Virginia Jennings was named Mid-American Conference East Division Player of the Week for the week ending Dec. 23. Jennings led the Bulls to their first back-to-back wins of the season at East Carolina (49-40) and against Seton Hall (55-43) by averaging 12 points, 5.5 re­ bounds and 5 assists in the two games. For the season, the sophomore is averaging 7.5 points. 4.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists. Most recently, Jennings had five points. note ’**vno H:sio«ic HARLTON Park J seven assists, three rebounds and two steals in a 55-45 win over Central Michigan on Tuesday night, improving the Bulls to 7-7. 2-1 in the MAC. Middlcville-TK grad Erin Palmer scored 13 points and picked three steals to help the Kellogg Community College women’s basketball team to a 53-46 win over the Albion College JV on Jan. 5. KCC improved to 5-7 on the year. •••mi*? J Village. Muwum A Rtmatkw A*t * 2545 S. Chamltw Pam Rd . Hastoca. 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Contact Us ON LINE at www.localcounties.com z Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners 2002 regularly scheduled meetings will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Barry County Courthouse Board of Commissioners Chambers. Mezzanine Level. 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. unless otherwise noted Wednesday. January 2, 2002 10:30 a.m. Organizational Meeting Tuesday. January 8. 2002 Tuesday. January 22. 2002 Wednesday. February 13. 2002 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. February 26. 2002 Tuesday. March 12. 2002 Tuesday. March 26. 2002 Time & place to be announced Tuesday. April 9. 2002 Tuesday. Apnl 23. 2002 Time & place to be announced Tuesday. May 14. 2002 Tuesday. May 28. 2002 Time & place to be announced Tuesday. June 11. 2002 Tuesday. June 25. 2002 Time & place to be announced Tuesday July 9. 2002 Tuesday. July 23. 2002 Tuesday August 13. 2002 Tuesday. August 27. 2002 Tuesday. September 10, 2002 Tuesday September 24. 2002 Tuesda*. October 8. 2002 Tuesdjy October 22. 2002 Tuesday. November 12. 2002 Tuesday November 26. 2002 Tuesday December 10. 2002 Tuesday. December 24. 2002 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk Admiral Back Dcxir Deli Bosley s Hastings Speedy Mart Felpausch • Northview Grocer)’ • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s • R&J’s • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store I • J-Ad Graphics Delton Other Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Baniicld General Store • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Fclpasuch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Gilletts Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling Middleville Goklsworthys. Inc., Hickory Comers Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Middleville Speedy Mart • Crystal Flash RJ Sportsman • Greg’s Get It and Go • Middleville Marketplace Lake Odessa • Wright Stop Crystal Flash Lake-0 Shell Gun Lake Carl’s Market Gun Lake Amoco L.O. Express Weick’s Food Town Nashville Sam’s Gourmet Foods Little's Country Store Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl's Market Freeport Cappon’s Quick Mart L& J’s Mace Pharmacy Our Village General Store • South End $ :••• fe �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Mortgage Sate THIS FIRM 6 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robm S Osorio and Hugo Cesar Osorio. wife and husband, to MG Investments. Inc., an Indiana Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated March 23. 1999 and recorded March 30. 1999 m Document No 1027233. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by. CitiFinanciai Mortgage Company. Inc.. FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc., by assignment dated August 7. 2001 and submined to and recorded by the Barry County Register ot deeds. There ia claimed to be due on such mort­ gage the sum of Twenty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 6/100 DoTars ($22,150.06) tnciudtng interest at the rale uf 12.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publec venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml In Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 17, 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 2 of Kenheld s Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA J600.324la. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the dale of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution wrth the borrower. Dated: Decamber 13. 2001 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CibFinancial Mortgage Company, inc.. FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. A* Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 201.0716 (1/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate TH® ARM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith C. Strouse, a single woman and Debbie Strouse, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Cascade Ananaal Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1997. and recorded on January 13. 1996 in doc • 1006307, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank One. Naftonal Association, as Trustee tWa The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee, by an assignment dated April 17.1998. which was recorded on February 20.2001. in doc •1055124, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 60/100 dollars ($47,976.60). including interest at 10.550% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubitc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pzn . on January 31. 2002. Said presses are situated tn CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The East one-hart of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Five (375) and the West two Rods ol Lots Three Hundred Seventy Three (373) and Three Hundred Seventy Four (374) except two (2) Rods square out of the Southwest comer of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Four (374). ail in the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 20. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Parrhers 24E 593-1305 Trett & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counsetors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 1200021147 Panthers (1/17) For color see SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 2, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Cook. Ritchie. Blackmore. Absent Leans Also present: 4 citizens and guests Correspondence read Depaitment reports received Ambulance discussion Cemetery ordinance discussion. Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Lee Cook. Supervisor landers Harper. pearl instead of a diamond will make him look cheap to our families and friends. He also says it is improper for the bride-to-be to wear anything but a diamond. I say, since I’m the one who has to wear it, I should pick what I prefer, and I don’t care much for diamonds. I’ve seen a lot of rather ostentatious diamond engagement rings, and I have no intention of making people think I am some kind of gold digger. Diamonds just don’t do it for me. Also. I love pearls and would be thrilled to have something unique as a sign of our love. John and I arc both full-time college stu­ dents. I know a diamond ring would be more than he could afford. I would never be able to enjoy it knowing he had to take out a bank loan to buy it for me. John is adamant, but so am I. We have agreed to abide by your decision, Ann. What do you say? - Fairfax. Va.. Couple. Dear Fairfax: There is no law that says engagement rings must include diamonds. I have seen many beautiful rings made up of pearls, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and amethysts. I know couples who have de­ signed their own rings because they want something unique and meaningful. If you love the pearl ring, I say. that's the one you should have. Pro-Semite (1/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has bean made m the conditions of a mortgage made ty Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft husband and wife (original mortgagors) io Mortgage Express. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 16, 2000. and recorded on February 21. 2001 in Liber Document No 1055201. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EqmCredit Corp of Amenca. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 2001. which was recorded on April 26. 2001, in Liber Document No 1058652. Barry County Records, on which mortgage inert is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY AND 75/100 dollars ($103,850 75), including interest at 13.100% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on February 14, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post ot section 20, town 4 north, range 8 west thence east along said section fane 850 feet, thence south 375 feet thence west 850 feet to point ol beginning, except commencing at the northwest comer ol said sec­ tion parcel thence east 334 feet, thence south 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet thence west 334 feet thence north 0 degrees 8 minutes west 210 feet to the point ol beginning. The redemption period snail be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: January 3, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200130906 Wolves (1/31) Dear Ann Landen: With many people blaming Israel and Jews for the worlds problems, I think this might be an appropri­ ate time to run that great column you printed years ago about Jewish contribu­ tions to the world. I promise this time I will cut it out and keep it. - Peggy in North Car­ olina. Dear Peggy: This column originally ap­ peared in July 198). It was sent to me by Father Theodore Hesburgh. former presi­ dent of the University of Notre Dame, and written by Sam Levinson. Here is an up­ dated version. The new research was done by David Gaus, a former student at Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans: An Answer to an Anti-Semite ItY a free world. You don't have to like Jews if you don’t want to, but if you arc go­ ing to be an anti-Semite, you should be con­ sistent and turn your back on the medical advances that Jews have made possible. I am talking about the vaccine for hepati­ tis discovered by Baruch Blumberg, the Wasserman test for syphilis developed by August Von Wasserman, and the first effec­ tive drug to fight syphilis developed by Paul Ehrlich. Bela Schick developed the di­ agnostic skin test for diphtheria. Insulin would not have been discovered if Oskar Minkowski had not demonstrated the link between diabetes and the pancreas. It was Burrill Crohn who identified the disease that bears his name. Alfred Hess discovered that vitamin C could cure scurvy. Casimir Funk was the first to use vitamin B to treat beriberi. Jonas Salk de­ veloped the first polio vaccine. Later, Al­ bert Sabin developed the oral version. Humanitarianism requires that we offer these gifts to all people of the world, re­ gardless of race, color or creed. So the anti­ Semites who don’t want to accept these gifts can go ahead and turn them down, but I’m warning you, you aren’t going to feel so good. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm la a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Ratnbum and Kim A. Rathbum, hus­ band and wife to indyMc Mortgage F’urdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 17, 2000, and recorded February 25. 2000 in Document No. 1041482, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said Mortgage is now held by: Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-Al by assignment dated February 23, 2000 and recorded February 5. 2001 in Document No. 1054836. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand. Six Hundred Sixty Six and 37/100 Dollars ($167,666.37). including interest al 10.625% per annum Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, February 7. 2002 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 ot Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 ot said Section 4. in center of road for place ol beginning; thence West 10 Rods; thence South 16 Rods; thence East 10 Rods, thence North 16 Rods to the place ot beginning. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 20. 2001 Bank of New York, an Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-Al Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestvo & Associates. P.C. 36250 Dequindre Rd. Ste. 410 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (810) 795-4400 Ext. 102 Our Fite No: 2400.5744 (1/31) All deadbeats? Cheap vodka Dear Ann Landers. We dine three or four times a month with another couple, ei­ ther at their home or ours. Our friends serve wine with their meal, but nc hard liquor. They know that I prefer a single shot of vodka. However, they never offer it. In­ stead, they say, “Bring your vodka, as usual.“ When these folks dine at our house, I make sure to have the variety of drinks they enjoy, including things 1 would not nor­ mally buy for myself. I am slightly of­ fended they don’t do the same for me. I am not asking them for something expensive, Ann. A single bottle would last a long time. What do you think I should do about this? California Conundrum. Dear California: Accept the fact that these friends are cheap, and let it go at that. (Focus on their other virtues, if they have any.) Meanwhile, the next time you have dinner at their home, bring two bottles of vodka and say, “This should last a while.” They will get the message, but don’t expect it to loosen them up. They sound hopeless. Buy pearls Dear Ann Landers: I have been dating “John” for two years. We have a wonderful relationship and have been talking seriously about marriage. Last week, wc started look­ ing at engagement rings. I found a gorgeous gold-and-pcarl ring that I love, when 1 showed it to John, he re­ fused to consider it. He said buying me a Dear Ann Landers: You unintentionally offended millions of your male readers when you responded to "Somewhere South of the Mason-Dixon Line.” She chastised deadbeat dads, and you said she “spoke for a great many women and children.” Ann, she spoke for all of us. Ensuring the proper support and care for our children is every­ body^ business. The millions of fathers, divorced or mar­ ried, who willingly and enthusiastically support their children sec it as the same high priority that women and children do. As a district attorney, I can attest to the un­ fortunate fact that there are still too many deadbeat dads and moms who use the sup port payment as a means of extortion, or who believe their child support obligation is secondary to their own personal desires. Happily, I also sec that the great majority of divorced parents support their children to the best of their ability. Please say so. Robert K. Krambs, Vernon County District Attorney, Viroqua, Wisconsin. 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PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Delautl has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. McCoy and Jeanette McCoy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corp.. Mortgagee, dated February 22, 2000, and recorded on February 29. 2000 in Document •1041587, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgages to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated February 22. 2000, which was recorded on October 2, 2000, in Document *1050178, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 95/100 dollars ($95,815.95). including interest at 12.600% per annum. 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January 10. 2002 - Page 15 Experts say everyone wins by preserving farms Barry County Central Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom presents a ‘Directors' Award" to Barry County Sheriff's Deputy Julie Jones. At right is Sheriff Steve De­ Boer. (Photos provided by Charles Nystrom) Hickory Corners Fire Chief Harry Snyder, right, is thanked by Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom for his sup­ port of the central dispatch agency. Dispatch Supervisor Sandie VanDenburg is honored for her extra efforts at 911. 911 director thanks workers with awards by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Emergency services workers and one citizen were recognized by Barry County Central Dispatch chief Charles Nystrom Dec. 27 when he handed out eight “Direc­ tor’s Awards" in recognition of their sup­ port for the 911 center. “It’s people who generally support Barry Central and have throughout the year,” said Nystrom. “They’re people who are positive thinkers, who recognize that it takes a team, it takes police, fire, EMS, law enforcement and dispatch to make it work. That was the spirit of this award.” Nystrom presented the 2001 Director’s Awards to dispatcher Michelle James, dis­ patch supervisor Sandie VanDenburg, Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Julie Jones, Michigan State Police Trooper Bryan Fuller from the Hastings post, trooper Lane Booms from the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police. Hickory Comers Fire Chief Harry Snyder, Mercy Ambu­ lance of Hastings and Delton and citizen Ward Weiler. “When it comes to the dispatchers, it’s difficult,” said Nystrom. “It wasn’t easy to pick. I think all of them are wonderful, dedicated people." James was chosen because “she brings such an upbeat spirit” to her job. said Nys­ trom. “She works well with everyone and all of the employees appreciate her and her posi­ tive spirit,” said Nystrom. James received a Citation for Profes­ sional Excellence from Nystrom last April for her work with a cellular telephone caller whose car was on the brink of rolling down a steep embankment. James was able to help the woman determine her location and get help to her in time to avoid injuries. “The lady kept hanging up on her be­ cause she was intoxicated and scared,” said Nystrom. “She didn’t want the police but Michelle’s reason for persisting was to get help.” Sandie VanDenburg is one of three su­ pervisors at Barry County Central Dispatch and was selected for the honor because of her extra effort to upgrade the department’s computer automated dispatch system and the law enforcement information network. Nystrom noted the decision was difficult because “they all do their jobs well,” he said. “She's had a rough year,” said Nystrom. “She got the bids and made sure it’s what we need. She worked a lol with the CAD computer vendor and she did a Dell com­ puter upgrade." VanDenburg is also in charge of keeping the mobile data terminals operational. “It's that kind of dedication that helps all of us,” said Nystrom. “During the barri­ caded gunman situation, she was in here helping out and during that storm (in Octo­ ber)." Nystrom said VanDenburg is one em­ ployee which will call work and ask the dispatcher if they need her help during busy shifts. It is also VanDcnburg’s job to make sure new law enforcement officers in the county are trained and familiarized with the mobile display terminals. Jones was selected because of her con­ stant communication with dispatchers. “She always answers up and takes the calls in a positive spirit," said Nystrom. “She stops in and converses with the dis­ patchers in a positive way and has brought pics and rolls which is a nice touch.” Harry Snyder has been Hickory Corners fire chief for more than 30 years and has al­ ways been “a big supporter,r siid iQys- trom. “He’s not afraid to give good, con­ structive criticism with positive results. He’s not only a good fire chief, but a good human being. He's not afraid to make team work better." Mercy Ambulance was given the Direc­ tor's Award because Nystrom is impressed with the service’s effort to communicate with dispatchers. “They keep us updated on where they are,” said Nystrom, who originally intended to give the award to service owner, Doug Palmer, “but he said *no way, give it to the crew.’ They all showed up. Mike Glumm gave the acceptance speech and asked all of his people to come forward.” Trooper Bryan Fuller is not just the hus­ band of dispatcher Phyllis Fuller but is among the first police officers in the county to offer his assistance to other officers and to respond to whatever complaint is await­ ing law enforcement response. “He’s the type of guy that could have 11 original complaints and after he completes the 11th, will call and say. ‘do you have anything else, central?”' said Nystrom. “He speaks up. If we’re calling another unit, he asks if they need back up. We’re very for­ tunate to have a trooper like Bryan Fuller.” Trouper Lane Booms is the K-9 unit for the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice and also contacts Barry County Centra! Dispatch when he is in the area and avail­ able for service, said Nystrom. “He’s always willing to hc’p out and that means so much to the dispatchers." said Trooper Lane Booms and his track­ ing dog, Xi, were recognized for going the extra mile to help Barry County po­ lice officials. Nystrom. “He’s one of those people who will always step up and help out. There's nothing that says he has to leave his post area. He just docs it and that’s pretty cool.” The recipients, said Nystrom, arc the “epitome of how lucky we are in Barry county. We have a . good |cam working every day.” Citizen Ward Wc^cr.^ss recognized by Nystrom because o|,his continued interest in dispatch operations and attendance at ad­ ministrative board meetings. “He’s been coming to our meetings since we became a central dispatch,” said Nys­ trom. “Tears ran down his face when he got his award. He said, ‘this is so important. If it saves one baby, it’s worth it.’” Weiler accepted the award with his wife of 75 years, Mary Weiler, 87, at his side. “They’ve been so supportive,” said Nys­ trom “He certainly pays attention to how the money is spent and he’s a positive hu­ man being." The Barry County Central Dispatch Ad­ ministrative Board was on hand to witness the award ceremony along with State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac.) Nystrom also praised the board for it’s support in spite of various disagreements which arise. “They think so positively,” said Nys­ trom. The director also made special mention of dispatchers Dale Morey and Sue Chase who received a call recently from the home of a 50-ycar-old woman who was not breathing. “They found out ii was a prescription drug that she had overdosed on and they saved her,” said Nystrom. “Wc arc very blessed with having people who do a diffi­ cult job.” In all. Barry County Central Dispatch employs 10 dispatchers, three supervisors, one computer addressing coordinator and one custodial engineer. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer There are numerous reasons to help to preserve farm land in Barry County and a variety of local groups would benefit, say several experts. Residential land use in Barry County is increasing at a rate of 75 percent, even though the population is increasing at a rate of only 13 %, according to Barry County Planning DirectorJim McManus. The rate of decline of agricultural land is probably far more critical to Michigan resi­ dents than they know. Even food produc­ tion businesses dependent on agriculture arc relatively unaware of the pressures on farming or that the source of their own live­ lihood, once gone, may never be re­ claimed. Preserving agriculture is an multi-faceted issue that must be translated to a state and local level if it is to succeed. Steps to pre­ serve agricultural lands need to be taken soon, according to everyone studying the problems. It has been estimated that in Barry County 44,000 acres of farm land will be converted to other uses, mostly to residen­ tial, by the yea. 2012. This change is no­ ticeable on a local level. Larry Haywood, a dairy farmer and Plan­ ning Commission Chairman in Rutland Township, expressed his concern last April over the decline of farms in terms of na­ tional security. He said Europe has set aside agricultural land to make sure it can produce food for its people. "They have gone hungry. To them it’s a matter of national security, along with en­ ergy"It will be a matter of national security for the U.S. one day, if we can’t produce food and energy and other countries begin to push us around." But at present, Haywood said all the ef­ forts to conserve land, and find solutions won't make a difference to the fanner if no one can find a way to pay for the difference between what the land is valued at and what it will sell for. Haywood said of Rutland Township, "Wc have one of the last two dairy farms, where there used to be 14." If a farm preservation program were es­ tablished in Barry County, preserved farms would be taxed at the value of farm use. Development results in conflicting uses, causing pressures on normal pre-existing farm operations. A^ombinalion of factors contribute to the reduction of farm acreage. In spring of 2001, 833 farms were being operated in Barry County. Of 355,942 acres, 165,371acrcs or 46.5% of the total w-re classed as farm land, according to Dennis Pennington, Barry County Agricul­ tural Agent, working through the MSU Co­ operative Extension Service. Other benefits experts have outlined in­ clude: • Environmental benefits derive from Michigan's farm land. It provides aquifer recharge for watersheds and wildlife habi­ tat. while helping the countryside retain its rural character and open space. • Sportsmen are ever more dependent on farm land for hunting land, even on con­ tiguous open space. Because hunting re­ quires a 450-foot distance from any resi­ dence, potential hunting land is shrinking with urban sprawl, and homes on larger acreage cat into more land than on small parcels. Michigan United Conservation Clubs point out that for every home that goes in, 15 acres is off limits to huoung due to the setback for firearm discharge. The MUCC is aware that any kinds of open space pres­ ervation is helping to ensure both wild spe­ cies and the options for sportsmen. • Economic benefits. Agriculture is an economic powerhouse for the state. Farm­ ing is the second largest of Michigan's lead­ ing industries, and a major contributor to this state's economy. One in eight people work in Agriculture or ag related jobs, states “Michigan's Farmland," a video of­ fered by the American Farmland Trust. Michigan has the most diverse agricul­ tural production outside of California. It has over 50 crops, with fruit the second highest in the nation and with ten of them No. 1 in the country. Agriculture is one of Michigan’s leading industries, and a major contributor to the state's economy with a yearly income of $4 billion in farm sales and $40 billion toward our economy. Graceland food distributors in Benzie County of Michigan is within a day’s drive of supplying over half of the nation's popu­ lation with food products, an example of the opportunity for food processing and distribution. • Real Estate. Builders of receiving de­ velopments realize savings in construction costs because bonus densities have been granted. In the Hallowell development built in 1985 in Maryland, 7 percent more units were allowed. Cutting the infrastructure costs of roads, and utilitiy installation helped builders maximize their profits. Homes in these areas have appreciated in value over time. It has been shown that in areas where open space is permanently pre­ served for conservation, for agriculture, wetlands and other purposes, the value of contiguous and even near-by residential property not only holds its value, but actu­ ally appreciates over time. In Carroll County, Maryland, the re­ stricted farm properties have also increased in value, better than on the open market. A preserved farm is a magnet to agricultural buyers, said advocates during the Farmland Preservation Tour last September. In Eastern states where thousands of acres have been preserved, residential area housing in associated TDR receiving zones is in high demand. People want to live where they can at least drive through near­ by open space areas. • Tourism benefits. "If you add in the amount of ag tourism, to agricultural pro­ duction in the state, you're talking about Michigan's no. one industry," according to the Michigan's Farmland video. • National security: Providing food and other ag products could be a matter of na­ tional security as well as economic stabil­ ity. Much agricultural production is being shifted to other countries. Farmers compete within an international marketplace. Often U.S. farmers are prevented or penalized in sales in other countries, and often products from other countries have been subsidized by their governments competing in our markets. Products from other countries arc often raised without the same health restric­ tions to which U.S. farmers are subject. The nation's leaders have recently men­ tioned fears.over potential threats to agri­ culture by an enemy wishing to weaken our security. The threat to agriculture by shrinking farm land could be equally as critical. With the loss of form land, the USA could also be compromised by a lim­ ited food supply in a time of crisis. • Economic losses result from losing farm land to urban sprawl. Demands on in­ frastructure increase as urban sprawl ex­ pands. Commuting to urban jobs cause need for better and longer roadways. School costs increase disproportionately in rural areas. Fire and emergency costs esca­ late. Public utility costs in such areas are often prohibitive, with negative impacts on water quality, damage to waterways and re­ charge systems, and reduction of wildlife habitat and native species. Costs for community services arc as much as $1.60 for every $1 in tax revenues coming from residential taxes. By contrast, farm land requires from 30 to 70 percent for community service expenses out of every property tax dollar generated. • Shrinking farm land is a public concern, • and not just a problem for fanners. The state had more than 19 million acres of farm land in the 1920s. Urban sprawl into rural areas by low density housing is con­ suming open land at an exponential rate. State wide, the Michigan's Farmland video said, from 1982 to 1992 Michigan lost more than 850,000 acres of farm land, equivalent to land the size of Rhode Island. During the same period, more than 250,000 homes were built, but Michigan's popula­ tion increased by only 33,000 people. If the current trend continues, between 63 and 87 percent more land will be urbanized over the next 25 years than existed before See FARMS, cont. Page 18 Public Notification for Relocation This is a public notice of intent to relocate the Nashville Branch of Hastings City Bank. Has’ings City Bank. 150 W. Court St, Hastings. MI 49058. is making application to relocate its Nashville Branch Office from 203 North Main Street. Nashville, MI 49073. to 310 North Main Street. Ashville. MI 49073. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Scott Polakoff, at the regional FDIC office. 500 West Monroe Street. Suite 3500. Chicago, IL 60661. not later than Friday. January 25th. 2002. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are avail­ able for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 COURT NCUUS: A man armed with a stolen, 9 mm hand­ gun at a Hickory Comers halfway house Oct. 31 who had stated that “either a police office was going to be dead or I’m going to be dead” was sentenced to prison last Thursday by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. Patrick Ward, 47, was a resident at the house when he apparently became intoxi­ cated and began making the threats while holding the gun, according to Barry Town­ ship Police Chief Mark Kik. The house was evacuated by police and Ward was found curled up on a bedroom floor in a stupor whi.’e holding the gun be­ neath a blanket. Ward pleaded guilty to using a gun dur­ ing the commission of a felony, while in­ toxicated and while a felon. Felonious assault and felony firearm charges were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. Also dismissed were a habitual offender and second offense notices which could have enhanced the penalties. According to Kik, Ward had indicated he wanted to commit suicide by police on the day of the offense. Ward had lived in the home for 12 days after being released from the Veteran’s Administration Hospital. “Mr. Ward is a disturbed individual,” said his attorney, Michael McPhillips. “He has a suicide wish.” McPhillips said Ward was not only in­ toxicated, but was under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. Fisher told Ward that if it were not for alcohol, he might not have such a lengthy criminal record, which includes 1989 con­ victions of assault with intent to murder and using a firearm during the commission of a felony, both of which occurred in Cal­ houn County. In Barry County Thursday, Ward was or­ dered to serve two to five years on the con­ viction of using a firearm during the com­ mission of a felony. Consecutive to that sentence, he is also to serve two to five years on the conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm. On the conviction of possessing a fire­ arm while under the influence. Ward was given 65 days in jail with credit for 65 days served. In other recent court business: • Jeffrey Gowall, 22, of Charlotte, was ordered to serve 16 months to five years in prison on his conviction of stealing a fire­ arm from the estate of a Johnstown Town­ ship man last June 2. ; ‘ Gowall’s sentence will be served concur­ rent to a prison term he is already serving on an Eaton County conviction. “You arc a very young man,” said Fisher. “You are going to get out in a rela­ tively short period of time. I hope you learn something from this.” • Joel Fulford. 37, of Muskegon was or­ dered to serve one year in jail on his con­ viction of violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent. He was serving probation on a previous conviction of attempted resisting and ob­ structing police and impaired driving. Fulford originally was convicted after of­ ficers offered him a preliminary breath test to which he replied, “Bring it on. you dumb f—.” Fisher told Fulford that the way he treated the officers was rude and obnox­ ious, but defense attorney David Makled noted that his actions did not place the offi­ cers in danger. “So, in other words, it's OK to treat po­ lice officers with a total lack of respect as long as you don’t physically assault them?” said Fisher. “He’s supposed to be able to use lewd language and they're just sup­ posed to take it?” Makled said Fulford’s plea to attempted resisting and obstructing was appropriate. “I don’t think it is the appropriate of­ fense," said Fisher. “The appropriate charge is resisting and obstructing and he should be on his way to prison for 60 to 120 months.” Fulford said he failed to report to his probation officers because it is difficult to find a job after being convicted of a felony. “It’s not easy to get back into society with no driver’s license, no job and no ve­ hicle," he said, “and for a lot of guys, no place to live." He claimed he was angry with police be­ cause two officers had told him he was OK to drive just minutes before the traffic stop. “I’m not saying it was a setup, but that was the situation,” said Fulford. Fulford also blamed the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 for his problems. “I’m interested in your comments that Sept. 11 had a profound impact on you,” said Fisher. “If 1 had more time. I’d like to hear more about that, but I have other things I have to do right now.” • Kenneth Dean Mcninga, 43, of Kala­ mazoo, was ordered to stand trial cither Feb. 25, 26 and 29 or March 18,19 and 22, depending on which date first becomes available. Meninga pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of kidnapping, four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of assault with intent to murder and with being a habitual offender, second of­ fense. Meninga was convicted Nov. 30, 2000, in Kalamazoo County’s 9th Circuit Court of third offense domestic violence. 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He is being held with­ out bond in the Barry County Jai. • Robert Tate, 20, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to serve 14 months to five years in prison on his conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property worth $1,000 to $20,000. He was also ordered to pay $1,981 in restitution. “Mr. Tate has been doing this for a long period of time in Battle Creek,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “He had been terrorizing everyone in his neighborhood. Then he moved on to Barry County, where the cars had not yet been broken into.” Tate and his co-defendants were stopped by Michigan State Police in Nashville Nov. 3 and found to have stolen car stereos, ra­ dar detectors, compact disks, tools, tool boxes and clothing. McNeill said Tate was the ring leader. But according io defense attorney Tia dcGoa, there is no evidence in the police report “to show there was any leadership activity going on.” Probation Agent Judy Brewer told the court that the police report revealed the break-ins were Tate’s idea and that the other followed. She felt he interfered with the admini­ stration of justice when he gave a false name to police. “My client is a petty thief,” said deGoa, “which is evidenced by what he did in Cal­ houn County and what he’s doing now — taking stereos out of vehicles.” Fisher told Tate that jail is not a good op­ tion. “You’ve trashed your cell at the jail and now you’re in maximum security,” said Fisher. • Timothy Hopkins, 41, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail with the last 60 days suspended if he is success­ ful on two years’ probation on his convic­ tion of installing an eavesdropping device, a felony which carries a maximum possible penalty of two years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. Hopkins had been accused of installing a hidden video camera in the bathroom of a See COURT NEWS cont. page 17 Tobacco sting catches six violations BARRY COUNTY - Six convenience store clerks have been cited for violaring laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco prod­ ucts to people under the age of 18 as the re­ sult of a “sting” operation conducted by the Barry County Sheriffs Office in conjunc­ tion with Barry County Substance Abuse Services. Deputy Travis Moore worked with Thcrcse Maupin-Moore of Barry County Substance Abuse Services in the operation. “Thcrcse would enter as a witness and a few seconds later, a 16-year-old male working with the sheriffs department en­ tered in an attempt to buy cigarettes,” said Moore. “When the sale was made, the sub­ ject would return to the vehicle with the cigarettes and advise that he had made the purchase. I would enter the store and advise the clerk that he/she had just sold tobacco to a minor and a citation would be issued.” Cited were Brenda Lee Miller of the Citgo West in Hastings, Gwendolyn Patter­ son of Hickory Comers Marathon, Eleanor Church of The Wright Stop Middleville, Laura Hubert of the Hastings Felpausch, Jeannine Robinson of L&J’s in Freeport and Nadine Smelker of Our Village Gen­ eral in Freeport. All of the clerks claimed to have checked the boy’s identification and that they must have made a mistake, according to Moore’s report. Car crashes into railroad warning signal LAKE ODESSA. IONIA COUNTY - A 35-ycar-old Lake Odessa woman is listed in stable condition at Spectrum Hospital with injuries she suffered early Wednesday when the car she was driving south on Jor­ dan Lake Avenue crashed into a railroad warning signal. Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw said Denise Lorraine Simpson had driven across the turning lane and the northbound lane before the collision. “A CSX train...noticed Simpson’s vehi­ cle and attempted to stop," said Shaw. “The trrin was unable to stop and avoided strik­ ing Simpson’s vehicle by approximately six inches.” Simpson was extracted from her vehicle by the Lake Odessa Fire Department and airlifted by Aero Med to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with head injuries and bro­ ken bones. The Michigan State Police Ionia Post and Lakewood Community Ambulance also assisted at the scene, said Shaw. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. POUCG BEAT: Trooper hurt In scuffle with suspect HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A man who allegedly kicked open the door to the home of an acquaintance and threatened to kill everyone inside was taken to jail Jan. 4 after a struggle with police in which one officer was injured. Police were dispatched to the home in the 3000 block of East M-79 at about 5:05 p.m. when dispatchers received a 911 hang-up call. “Dispatchers could hear three to four people arguing before the phone went dead," said Trooper Sandy Larsrn. “When troopers arrived, they were told that Gerald Sprague had forced himself inside and assaulted the homeowner and his wife." When troopers attempted to contact Sprague, he became combative, said police, and refused to obey the officers’ commands. “When they went to handcuff him, they got into a prolonged fight,” said Larsen. “As they tried to place him into the patrol car. he grabbed the trooper’s wrist and it appeared he was trying to break it." The other officers at the scene used pepper spray to subdue Sprague and were able to take him into custody, Larsen said. The Michigan State Police patrol car’s radio and mobile data terminal was damaged when Sprague allegedly kicked at the dash board. He also attempted Io damage a Barry County Sheriff s Department patrol car while being taken to the jail, troopers said. Sprague was arraigned Jan. 7 on charges of home invasion, resisting and obstructing police with injury, domestic violence and malicious destruction of police property. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth conviction, and is being held on $10,000 bond awaiting a Jan. 16 pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Woman injured in fight with husband HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 20-ycar-old Highland Drive man was arrested Jan. 3 after a fight between him and his 20-year-old wife, which sent her to the hospital with multiple injuries, including a lump on her head, a bloody nose, bruises and a bite mark, acce'ding to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Both parties had been drinking before they began to argue, said troopers. “Troopers were called to the Cloverdale General Store to meet the victim, who had fled the home," said police. “The victim was highly intoxicated.” Police found the man passed out on the floor of the home while two toddlers and an infant were found locked in a rear bedroom of the home. The man, who has not been arraigned on multiple charges, was taken into custody on suspicion of domestic violence and being a minor in possession of alcohol by consump­ tion, resisting and obstructing police. Police also confiscated a large amount of drug paraphernalia from the home. The victim was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment and the children were turned over to relatives while Child Protective Services conducts a follow-up investigation. Troopers investigate fugitive’s death HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A 32-ycar-old fugitive was found dead in a Barry County home Saturday ffoffi aft apparent accidental drug overdose and police arc trying to de­ termine why the victim's girlfriend and father have gone into hiding. Trooper Donna Thomas was able to identify the deceased as Franklin Morin by com­ paring his tattoos with prior arrest records. Morin had allegedly used a false name to ob­ tain the prescription drug Xanax from a Hastings doctor the day prior to his death. “He had warrants and he was hiding out here with a 23-year-old girlfriend," said Thomas. “He was going by his first name and her last name." Thomas said that on Saturday morning, the girlfriend’s father tried to awaken Morin who was asleep on a couch in their Charlton Park Road home. “Thinking he was in a deep sleep, he left him alone," said Thomas. “Al that time, he was breathing. Later, the girlfriend goes to wake him up and he’s discolored and not breathing.” An ambulance was called and Morin was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital. “EMS discovered a large amount of the pills missing from the prescription,” said Thomas. An autopsy revealed that Morin died of what appears to be an accidental overdose but police are suspicious because the girlfriend and her father left town and hired an attor­ ney. Morin had five outstanding warrants for his arrest and had no known address. Thomas said Morin was wanted in Kent County for embezzlement and two misde­ meanor offenses, and by the Lansing tether unit for absconding. He was also wanted by Oakland County authorities for $4,000 owed in child support. Police arc awaiting the results of toxicology tests and the case remains under investi­ gation. Dowling man dies after collision with semi BEDFORD TOWNSHIP, CALHOUN COUNTY • A 41-year-old Dowling man died Sunday from injuries he suffered Jan. 4 when the car he was driving north on M-37 struck the side of a semi-truck and became lodged beneath the trailer, according to Sgt. Kraig Dingman of the Battle Creek City Police Department. Witnesses told police that Timothy Edward Raymond’s vehicle drifted over the cen­ ter line at about 8 a.m. causing the truck driver to swerve toward the shoulder of the roadway. Raymond’s car then struck the trailer near the rear dual axles. Raymond was extricated from the wreckage by firefighters and airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he died Sunday. His passenger, whom Dingman did not identify, was taken to Battle Creek Health Systems, where he was treated for injuries and released. Beer stolen from Gun Lake eatery YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - More than three cases of beer were stolen Jan. 7 when O’Neil’s Restaurant and Pub at 11424 Chief Noonday Road fell victim to an ap­ parent burglary, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Trooper Donna Thomas was called to investigate the break-in, which she believes was committed by an employee of the restaurant, she said Tuesday. The incident remains under investigation. Crash leads to drunk driving arrest CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A Michigan State Police trooper who happened upon a two-vehicle crash which had just occurred at M-43 and Messer Road Jan. 2 arrested one of the drivers for third offense drunk driving. Trooper Ray Volosky said Jack Konecny, 51, of Shelbyville was allegedly driving a pickup truck cast on M-43 and turned into the pa|h of an oncoming car at the intersec­ tion. No one was injured and Konecny allegedly registered a 23 and a 21 on a chemical breath test at the Barry County Jail, said Volosky. “After he was arrested, I found an open bottle of Vodka under the driver’s seal," said Volosky. “First he said it had been there a couple of days and then he admitted that he had been drinking from the bottle a little earlier in the day.” Konecny’s license plate was removed and destroyed and he was issued a temporary, paper plate because he is an alleged, repeat offender. He was arraigned on the charge Jan. 3 in Barry County District Court where a $3,000, 10 percent bond was set. Konecny entered a guilty plea to the charge and he is free on bond awaiting a Feb. 21 sentencing date in Barry County Circuit Court. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 - Page 17 RESCUE, continued fror.i page 1 White went for the boat while Johnson called 911 on his cell phone and retrieved the canoe owned by their Mill Lake client. “It’s not like we thought, geez, wc shouldn't do this.’" said White. "All I thought about was. how arc wc going to gel him out?' I don't think wc ever thought, 'wc could die doing this.' The worst thing wc thought was. ‘wc could get wet.’” On shore, their customer also attempted to walk toward Roy's location but he too. fell through the thin ice. He was able to get out without assistance. White and Johnson pushed the boats to­ ward Roy’s location and finally reached him 15 minutes after the fall. Both guessed the ice to be only one to 1 1/2 inches thick at the most. Long Lake home was destroyed by fire Sunday An unoccupied summer home which was being remodeled and converted into a year round dwelling was destroyed by an accidental fire last Sunday evening at 3810 Long Lake Road in Hope Township. Barry-Prairieville-Hope Fire Chief Merle Payne said he suspects blaze may have been started by a space heater coming into close contact with freshly installed insulation on the lower level, mid section of the home. “I have great suspicion that's where it started," he said. "The fire went straight up that intenor wall and into the upstairs." Firefighters spent more than two hours at the scene dousing the flames. No injuries were reported. The insured home was not fur­ nished and is owned by a Kalamazoo man. (Banner photo by Sheiiy Sulser) Sarah DeVries Allen, formerly of Delton, carried the Olympic Torch in Arlington. Texas. “He didn’t have any gloves on and he was holding onto the ice." said White. “He’d been rolling around in the water try­ ing to get up on the ice.” Roy talked to the men asking them first to retrieve his spud (ice chopping tool) which seemed odd to the two men who be­ gan discussion how to gc‘ him out of the water. “He didn’t panic," said Johnson. “I said, you’re all right. You’re not going to drown now.' He was wringing wet from head k? toe." Both men struggled to pull Roy into the boat who by now was exhausted. “I asked him to give me a leg and he held up one leg but then his other leg went into the other boat." said White. "So. then 1 had him roll. I grabbed his leg and his (rear) and rolled him into the boat." Meanwhile, in the cottage, Roy’s wife, Janice, had kept an eye on her husband, an Eaton Corporation retiree who has enjoyed fishing year round nearly all of his life. “I was so sleepy and so I laid down for a bit," she said. “When I looked out again, that’s when I saw the kids dragging the boats and then 1 saw that Roy was in the boat.” Roy was drenched from head to toe from the ordeal but the next dilemma soon be­ came apparent when White was unable to move the row boat. “I tried scooting it up onto the ice but that wasn’t working,” said White. They decided to roll Roy into the canoe but that created yet another problem. “I couldn’t push it, it was too heavy,” said Joe. “So I had Roy get out and walk along side the boat." Johnson said Roy would follow the in­ structions for a while and would periodi­ cally let go and stand straight up. “We’d tell him to hang on to the boat again." said Johnspp. “When wc got to shore, he let go of the boat and fell through again but this time, it was only this deep." said White pointing to his shins. The Johnstown Township Fire Depart­ ment arrived as the men were returning to shore but could only watch. “When we got there, they already had him in the boat.” said fire chief Jack Wyk­ off. “He was okay. This guy was very lucky." Lifecarc Ambulance checked Roy’s con­ dition and found that he did not need to go to the hospital. “I was lucky I made it as long as I did," said Roy. “Everybody says I should be gone. I’d probably have never got out. It makes me feel like somebody upstairs is looking after me." Roy said he convinced that the ice was TORCH... continued from page 5 “My sister-in-law teaches at a nearby elementary school, and she took me to school for the afternoon to visit the class­ rooms. There is nothing like a bunch of lit­ tle kids with big eyes and excitement. It really touched my heart," Sarah said. For the journey to Texas, she said, her husband packed the van and her mother made the snacks. “...Wc made it a very fun trip." Sarah thought it was interesting to learn that the torch had to be held a certain way. “The upper portion of the torch was a rough pewter-looking surface that repre­ sented the old Utah. The bottom portion was a bright chrome which represented the new, technologically advanced Utah. Wc had to hold the torch at the breakline, be­ tween the pewter and the chrome to signify the bridging between the old and the new,” she said. In her spare time. Sarah teaches under­ graduate courses in marketing at Corner­ stone Christian College. 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COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES available for just... .990 Available at J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public heanng writ be held on Thursday. January 31. 2002. commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be con­ sidered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration ot an amendment to the Land Use Plan/Map for Section 24. This property is currently classified as “AGAGRICULTURAL DISTRICT It will be considered as proposed future RE" RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. 2 Consideration of the application lor rezoning of Parcel «0813-024-001-05 at 1111 Yeckley Rd. Description: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 24-3-9 CON 10 ACRES This property ts currently zoned as “AG* AGRICUL­ TURAL The applicant seeks rezoning to “RE” RESIDENTIAL ESTATES 3. Such and further matters ar may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board Accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabilities Individuals requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid terne and place to take part in the discussion on the above pro­ posed amendments ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 safe on Mill Lake that day and that the rea­ son the ice collapsed was due to a natural spring. "I was out ice fishing again today." he said Monday. “The ice is good.” Authorities, however, say the ice on all lakes is unsafe. "Right now. in this district, as far as I’m concerned, the ice conditions are very un­ safe.” said Lt. Ray Boehringer of the De­ partment of Natural Resources law enforce­ ment division in Plainwell. "Wc don't issue press releases on ice conditions because there are too many lakes. It’s be impossible to monitor." Janice Kerbs said she hopped into her car and drove to the side of the lake where her husband was being checked over by the ambulance personnel, then took him back to the cottage. “1 warmed him up with hot soup." she said. "He's fine." White and Johnson went back to work in wet clothes for about another half hour. “It was a hairy day for a while." said White who lives with his wife. Sarah, and their children. Samantha. 2. and Cody. 11. near Delton. The next da,. all of the players were back at the lake. White and Johnson were finishing their work when Roy found them and thanked them for their quick action. “I just appreciate what they done." said Roy. "They saved my life as far as I'm con­ cerned. I owe my life to them." “1 told him. 'it's no problem.'" said White of his reply to Roy. “’You'd have done it for me.’” COURT NEWS: continued... ...from page 16 home in which he was allowed to stay when he was homeless last July. The female victim told the court she is still angry about the incident “because 1 have no way of knowing if there arc any other tapes out there." The woman asked that Hopkins receive six months in jail and told Fisher that she had already been deceived when she was told there were no more tapes and then an­ other was found. “1 think he needs help,” said the Barry Township woman. “I think he deserves jail because he knew what he was doing was wrong." The woman, her husband and their minor aged daughter were all filmed while taking showers. Four other children also live in the home. “I’m sorry for the day we said he could move into our house,” she said. McNeill said, however, that the plea agreement called for no more than 30 days in jail. “He’s not being prosecuted because he’s gay or for what he said was a 'stupid mis­ take,”’ said McNeill. “This wasn’t a stupid mistake, this was a felony." Defense attorney Tia dcGoa took excep­ tion to a paragraph written by the presen­ tence investigator which she said “shows obvious bias of the probation officer” and asked Fisher to grant a motion to strike the paragraph from the pre sentence report. “You mean where it says, 'the defendant has not limited his interest to consenting adults?”’ Fisher asked dcGoa. dcGoa said the paragraph is not objective because the same paragraph also includes a sentence in which (he investigator states that her client is in need of counseling re­ garding his homosexuality “so as not to im­ pose his preference on others." “His sexual preference was not imposed on anyone." said dcGoa. “It says he was obsessed with her hus­ band," said Fisher, to which dcGoa re­ peated her objection. “1 disagree that his sexual preference was being imposed by him videotaping,” she argued. McNeill pointed out that the children had also appeared on the tapes and there is no way of knowing whether Hopkins viewed those portions of the tapes. Fisher denied her motion and allowed the paragraph to stay in the report. dcGoa then argued that the adult, male victim actually knew that the videotaping was occurring and “they were trying to take care of this in-house." “Mr. (victim) did not bring charges be­ fore his wife found the tapes." deGoa said. Hopkins has lost his job of 20 years as a result of the charges. “My client has a social stigma due to the circumstances of this case,” she said. He was ordered to pay $1,000 court costs. He was also ordered to have an evaluation approved by the probation offi­ cer and to engage in treatment recom­ mended by that evaluator and approved by the probation agent within 15 days of the evaluation. • Suzanne Bamficld, 58, of Barry Town­ ship, was ordered to pay $15,000 restitution and $1,023 in fines and costs on her con­ viction of animal cruelty during a sentenc­ ing in Barry County District Court Tues­ day. She was also ordered to serve two years on probation and to submit to an inspection of her property by Barry County Animal Control. She is not to have any rabbits dur­ ing her probation. On March 21, Animal Control took 104 animals from her property on Banficld Road, including five dead rabbits, two dead pigeons, two dead guinea pigs and one dead chicken. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 �Paflc 18 - The Mailings Banner - Thursday. January 10. 2002 Teen gets prison term for drunk driving death Nicholas Isaac Bont is escorted out of court in Hastings Thursday after being sen­ tenced to three years in prison on his conviction of drunk driving causing the death of his girlfriend. Sarah Wiese. Sept 7 in Yankee Springs Townshio. dleville man. “He should be in here today, too.” said Fisher. "If this person were to voluntarily come forward and cooperate, it would allow for favorable consideration in whether or not to prosecute the individual.” McNeill said Fri­ day. noting that the investigation has been turned over to the Barry County Sheriff’s Department’s Detective Bureau to deter­ mine where and how the alcohol was pur­ chased. The person responsible could be charged with a 10-year felony if convicted of selling or furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 and the act leads to the death of another. Bont was driving a car at 3:50 a.m. Sept. 7 on Kiser Road with 18-ycar-old Sarah Wiese in the passenger’s scat when the ve­ hicle drifted off the west side of the road and struck a tree. “I would trade my life to bring her back.” said Sarah Wiese’s father. John Wi­ ese. “I loved Sarah. To the people who knew her. she was an extraordinary per- by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer While a 19-ycar-old Middleville teen be­ gins a thrcc-ycar prison sentence fcr caus­ ing the death of his girlfriend in a drunk driving crash Sept. 7, Barry County Prose­ cutor Gordon Shane McNeill will be trying to determine who provided the alcohol. “If wc are able to secure the information as to who provided the alcohol, wc will hold that person fully accountable.” said McNeill after Nicholas Isaac Bont was sen­ tenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. “At this point, we have a name to begin an investigation and if that investiga­ tion leads to a case we’re able to prosecute, it’ll be our intent to have this person also be sentenced to prison. This person should also be accountable for the death of Sarah Wiese.” McNeill obtained a name Thursday in open court when Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher pressed Bont for the identity of the alcohol supplier. 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YOUR CHOKE *14,888 9 Based on SI000 down plus tax & Mie. best term & rate to quaiilred buyer Sarah’s mother, Susan Brown, read a let­ ter which she wrote to her daughter after her death. “I’ll never hold the grandchildren you would have given me.” she said. “I feel the fear and the pain you felt while you lay in the dark, on the ground. Who knows how long you were really there. 1 think of the last breaths you breathed at the hospital. I’m thankful I had you in my life. Love, Mom.” According to Bom’s attorney. William Doherty. Bont has also suffered the loss of Wiese because they were “inseparable prior to this accident.” “1 think Sarah and Nick loved and relied on each other.” said Doherty. “They fell lost in this world, they involved themselves in alcohol. They both came from broken homes. They bonded." Doherty said Bont broke down and cried the first time they met. “He’s very sorry for what he did,” said Doherty. “He has suffered a loss, too. He has exhibited his loss and his responsibility for what he did and he knows he’s going to be punished.” Doherty noted that though Bont has prior alcohol related offenses, the crash was the first which involved driving under the in­ fluence. “He has a great deal of potential,” said Doherty. “We’re very concerned about the impact prison would have on him when he comes back into society. Please consider a year in jail.” Bont. who told the court he has no mem­ ory of the crash, was treated at Pennock Hospital for a broken collar bone while Wi­ ese died of internal injuries during emer­ gency surgery at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo after being extricated from the wreckage by Thomapple Township Emer­ gency Services. Police later learned that Bont had a .17 percent blood alcohol content the morning of the ciash. The legal limit for adults is .10 while people under the age of 21 arc not permitted to have blood alcohol content higher than .00. “Sarah really loved me.” said Bont to the court. “I never meant to hurt her. I have a problem with alcohol. I’d like to say to her parents ‘I’m sorry from the bottom of my heart. I’ll do what it takes to get better’.” He added that. “No punishment you could give me today would equal the pain of losing her. I loved her with all my heart.” But the judge reminded Bont that the matter is not just about him, but about eve­ ryone who is killed by a drunk driver. Fisher said he could not be lenient with Bont simply because he is young, foolish and didn’t mean to do it. “You’ve done something horrible and you have to take responsibility for it,” said Fisher. “You’ve robbed her of the rest of her life because of your irresponsibility.” Fisher imagined himself in the position of Wiese’s parents, saying that “as a father of a teen myself, it’s a worst nightmare. I don’t know how I’d feel if you had taken away from me what you’ve taken away from them." Fisher ordered Bont to spend a minimum of three to a maximum of 15 years in prison and to pay a total of $19,539 in restitution. Deputies reported that Bont admitted to having seven or eight drinks in the hours leading up to the crash. Where the alcohol was consumed, however, remains a mys­ tery since investigators were unable to ob­ tain that information, according to McNeill. And, deputies found a carton of beer in the rear seat of the car, with seven full cans left inside. A nearly empty, open can of beer was found on the ground next to the passenger side door of the car and another can, which was partly full but had exploded during the crash, was or. the passenger floor board, police reported. Bont pleaded guilty Nov. 15 to one count of operating a motor vehicle causing death, a charge that carries a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison. One count of homicide with a motor ve­ hicle and one count of being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption was dismissed in exchange for Boni’s guilty plea. SIT PKG. 6 0 V-8 LEATHER. ONLY 46R. EXTRA SHARP, 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 98 CHEVY 1500 EXT. CAB Z-71 LEATHER. 3RD DOOR. SILVERADO 35^ SHARP! son.” Wiese told the court that he has been forced to accept the loss of his daughter whom he described as creative, challenging and gifted. *159.. FARMS, cont. from page 15 1990. That translates to 10 acres of farm land lost every hour of every day. Experts believe though increased produc­ tivity on fewer farms amounts to more pro­ duction per acre, there is a limit to how much good land can be lost and continue to meet ihc nation's needs. Reclaiming parcels once lost is impossi­ ble. Preserving acres of good quality farm soil on parcels large enough to be viable for fanning is critical if agriculture is to con­ tinue. Meanwhile farms arc assessed and taxed at residential values. While protected by Proposal A of 1994, other pressures dimin­ ish farm profits, forcing farmers out of business while making selling seem attrac­ tive Michigan is one of the few states which has not implemented use value assess­ ments. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-01-17.pdf 89e94390c951d4af74cf03179983b7f8 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml <9058- 1893 The Hastings BANNER Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Thursday, January 17, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 3 PRICE 50* New mental health head takes over job TK Supt. to leave June 30 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Jan McLean When Jan McLean's predecessor began his career as executive director of Barry County Community Mental Health Serv­ ices almost 28 years ago, he had a budget of $47,000 and three employees. As McLean steps into her new position as county Mental Health executive director, the budget is $4.1 million and the staff numbers 40, serving about 1,100 clients an­ nually. She has been appointed to the top post by the Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) Board to succeed Dr. Joseph See­ ing who has retired. Seclig, the first CMHS executive direc­ tor, “has built quite a program here," she said. Seelig developed 10 core programs and a number of special services for CMHS, which is primarily a psychological/psychiatric treatment service. The ma­ jority of clients are adults with mental ill­ ness. Others being treated are children with mental illness or who arc severely emotion­ ally disturbed and adult clients with devel­ opmental disabilities. An employee of the county’s Commu­ nity Mental Health Services (CMHS) since 1984, McLean was originally hired as the office manager, working primary in the See MENTAL HEALTH, page 17 Tk Superintendent Midge Pippei enjoyed venturing into the classroom. Here she talks to sixth graders. She said on submitting her resignation that students were the most important part of her job. Mansfield rewarded for job performance with raise by David T. Young Editor Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield was given a 3 percent pay raise by the City Council Monday night, pushing his annual salary above the $70,000 mark. Mansfield, who took on the job two years ago after serving for seven years as director of public services, now will make $70,610. His salary when he started was $67,000. The raise was a surprise to virtually no one, as Mansfield received good to excel­ lent grades in his annual evaluation that was made public Dec. 26. A few other raises were granted Monday night, and appointments were made to vari­ ous boards and commissions, as is usually done by the council at this time of year dur­ ing its rcorganizational meeting. City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes was granted a 1.6 percent increase in her fee. She will get a $12,000 annual retainer and $115 per hour. City council members were given an ad­ ditional $100 per year, an increase from $2,200 to $2,300, and members of the Board of Review were awarded an increase of $5 per meeting, from $110 to $115. However, the mayor’s annual salary will See RAISE, cont. page 15 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superinten­ dent Midge Pippei Monday night submitted her letter of resignation, effective June 30, to the Board of Education. Pippei has been an educator for 30 years with the last five in the Thomapplc Kellogg School District. She came from Kelloggsville five years ago when she was hired as assistant superintendent and then following the resignation of Jay Cason, as interim su­ perintendent and then finally as superinten­ dent for the last two years. She told the board. "I did a lot of think­ ing over the Christmas holidays and de­ cided that I wanted to spend more time with my husband, Larry, and our family. I also want to take some time to write and do some of the other activities 1 am interested in." Pippei praised the community of stu­ dents. teachers, staff, parents and others in the school district. She wrote in her resig­ nation letter. “Thornapple Kellogg ha* so very much to be proud of. inelpding im­ proved student achievement, state of the art technology, challenging and aligned K-12 curriculum and innovative programs for students." Board President Dave Smith said, “We would love to have you stay and would ask you to reconsider your decision." Board member Dan Parker joked, saying, “I guess we shouldn’t have given you lime off at Christmas." He and the other board members com­ mended Pippei for her concern for the stu­ dents in the district. Pippei told board members that she wanted to give them ample notice to give them time to select her successor. The board will discuss how to search for a new superintendent at its next scheduled meet­ ing, on Monday, Jan. 28. Pippci will be evaluated at the Feb. 25 meeting of the board. She discussed the on­ going process of North Central Association Accreditation as one of her major accom­ plishments. But she may be remembered best by stu­ dents for holding a long braid and telling an updated Rapunzel story to sixth-graders or telling a story to McFall students with pup­ pets during March is Reading Month. Teen admits guilt in double fatality Macq jccn are directors of the band. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 by Shelly Suber Staff Writer In an emotional hearing Monday, which assistant prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins called “the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” 16-year-old Eli Schmidt admitted to taking his father's Firebird without permis­ sion Oct. 30 and driving in a grossly negli­ gent manner, causing the deaths of his two friends, David Eltzroth and Adam Lake. “I think about the accident all the time," said Schmidt in Barry County Juvenile Court, “wishing it would have been me to go, not David and Adam. It’s hard to think because of me, they are no longer with us." Schmidt, 16, admitted guilt to the two. charged offenses of manslaughter with a motor vehicle, each a 15-year felony. As part of the plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, the charges will be reduced to two counts of negligent homicide if he successfully com­ pletes the first year of probation. The lesser charges are high court misdemeanors which carry a maximum possible adult penalty of two years in prison. He was also ordered to serve six months detention in a juvenile facility on weekends and over the school spring break to allow Schmidt to attend school. Hawkins said, however, that the last five months will be suspended if he is success­ ful on probation. As a temporary ward of the court, he must also submit to intensive probation, which includes but is not limited to coun­ seling. performance of community service, payment of fines and restitution to be deter­ mined and any other conditions the court or the probation officer consider appropriate or necessary. Judge Richard Shaw ordered that Schmidt perform 40 hours of community service work and the length of his proba­ tion will be determined from year to year, depending on how well he abides by his probation orders. “Eli, you mLSt engage in counseling.” said Shaw. “It’s not enough to go to coun­ seling and say you’ve gone, you have to... get something out of it. 1 want you to care that your two friends are gone. Your life has to make up for that. Make David and Adam proud of you." Shaw, who called the tragedy “every par­ ent's worst nightmare." also ordered Schmidt to take responsibility for his reck- See FATALITY, cont. page 18 Winter palette at the close of day... Spectacular, vivid colors brightened Barry County skies at sunset last Thursday as shown in this photo taken near the comer of M-43 and Kingsbury Road in Hope Township The colorful glow cast a cheery note on the dose of a wintry day. (Ban­ ner photo by Elaine Gilbert) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 17 2002 Residents see plans for community center by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Architects from Design Works of Grand Rapids made an audio-visual presentation of the plans for the new Community Educa­ tion and Recreation Center at Hastings High School Sunday afternoon. Some 225 local residents had a chance to eyeball the plans for the new center, which is being built behind Hastings High School. Several copies of the floor designs were made available for perusal. Also offered were outdoor tours ol the area where the community center will be built. Locations of the various facilities within the center, such as the pool and gym. were marked off outdoors. At the presentation, representatives of the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation were honored for the founda­ tion’s contribution of a $1 million grant to the community center. The grant, which will be dispersed over the next 10 years, will be used to offset the center’s operating costs. Also honored Sunday was Helen Cole, wife of former high school counselor Gor­ don Cole. When her husband passed away. Helen asked that memorials be given to the school system to use for a community cen­ ter. The community center plans include a 109-foot by 75-foot gymnasium, a child care center, a 151 -foot by 60-foot pool, a teen center, community meeting rooms, a kitchen, a concession area and a fitness center. The pool contains a movable divider (bulkhead) that will allow the district to switch competitive sw imming lengths from yards to meters. When the bulkhead is posi­ tioned for the standard 25 yards used in high school competitive swimming, a little over 41 feet lengthwise will be left on the other side of the bulkhead at the deep end of the pool. The deep end. which is just under 13 feet at its deepest, can be used for diving, syn­ chronized swimming and other activities. The pool is large enough to support several activities at the same time. Superintendent Carl Schocssel said. It is four feet deep at Mm N€WS I3RICFS Scouts, Legion planning dinner Boy Scout Troop #175 and the Law­ rence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 will have an all-you-can cat Swiss steak dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Legion Hall, 325 S. Church St. in Hastings. Tickets arc $7 for adults, $4 for kids ages 6 to 12 and kids 5 and under cat free. Proceeds will go toward supporting the troop’s projects in the community. Mental health open house set The Barry County Community Mental Health Board will have a spe­ cial open house from 3 to J p.m. Fri­ day, Jan. 18, at the clinic in the Pen­ nock Professional Office Building, 915 W. Green St., Hastings. The public is invited to take a tour, meet new Executive Director Jan McLean and say good-bye to retiring Executive Director Dr. Joseph Seelig. HHS Alumnus of Year sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award. The award will be presented at the annual Alumni Banquet Saturday eve­ ning, June 1, at the high school cafete­ ria. Nominations should be in writing and contain biographical information about the nominee. Reasons for nomi­ nation should include personal charac­ ter, accomplishments, vocational hon­ ors and awards, community service, membership in civic organizations, etc. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is Tuesday. April 2. Nomina­ tions from past years also will be con­ sidered. Nominations should be mailed to Jane Mullin Sinclair, 7252 South M­ 37 Highway. Hastings. 49058. No Winterfest for Gun Lake The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel Win­ terfest. This event, which in the past had brought out snowmobilers. Polar Bear Dippers, broomball players and more to the Yankee Springs area, had been changed from the last weekend in January to the first weekend in Febru­ ary to see if better weather (colder and snowier) could be found. The cost of insurance and the lack of volunteers has meant that it was harder for a small group of chamber members and their families to plan and staff the event. The Winterfest had been an annual event at Gun Lake for every year ex­ cept one over the past two dozen years. It was called off once before be­ cause of a lack of volunteers. This year’s Chili Cookoff, however, will continue regardless at O’Neill's Restaurant on Saturday. Jan. 26. This is a fund-raiser for the Barry County­ Commission on Aging. Parent workshop series scheduled “Harmony at Home the Positive Discipline Way parenting workshops will be offered on seven consecutive Mondays from Feb. 4 through March 18, at the Barry Intermediate School District. 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. The workshop is activity-based for children ages 4 to 12. Parents and family members will learn to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is responsible, respectful and resource­ ful. The workshop is geared to parents of elementary and middle school age children. It offers practical solutions parenting challenges such as sibling ri­ valry, school troubles and anger. Cost is $15 per person or $20 per couple. Call *•45-9545, extension 33, for more information or to register. Chamber luncheon slated for Jan. 24 The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce again offer its monthly luncheon in the lower level of Felpausch Food Center from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. The cost for the luncheon is $6. Each month there will be something different to hear about regarding one or more of the members. Business ex­ ecutives who cannot attend are urged to , send an employee so they are not in the dark. Chamber spokespersons said the luncheon is a chance tell about a con­ tract just won, a piece of equipment recently purchased, a new staff mem­ ber or the latest product in the compa­ ny’s line. There is a three-minute limit. For more information, call 795-9260 or the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. OUR Land plans outreach dinner OUR Land committee members are planning a meeting Tuesday, March 19, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Center, and township, city and planning and zoning officials arc especially invited. Letters will be sent to each munici­ pality and OUR Land members will attend meetings throughout the county in February to personally invite repre­ sentatives to this dinner meeting and workshop. “If a supervisor can’t attend, we really hope he appoints a representa­ tive.” Don Drummond told the mem­ bers of the OUR Land Committee at a Jan. 10 meeting. The mere people who come, the better the communication will be.” The workshop will include asking questions and setting land use priori­ ties for Barn- County. The workshop will include “hand held computers,” which will allow participants to vote on the questions about land use. plan­ ning, zoning and other issues. Monica Rappaport said, “The im­ mediate feedback and centering on the questions that really matter to people will give us a sense of where to go from here.” For more information, call the Barry Conservation District at 948­ 8056. an anist s renaennng snows now tne proposed community center will be attached to the high school. Jutting out at right new gym. The irregularly shaped structure in the middle will be the day care center. At left is the new pod. the shallow end. Comparatively speaking, Thornapplc Kellogg’s pool has four lanes and is 25 yards long. The Hastings pool will have 8 lanes and 41 more feet lengthwise. Competitive swimmers will be launching from the bulkhead. The pool also has a lift fcr handicapped individuals to help them move from a wheelchair into the pool. Men’s and women’s locker rooms will be located off the pool, as well as a family locker room that will allow parents to su­ pervise young children of opposite gender. On the second floor of the center, bleachers seating 300 will allow spectators to view swim meets and other pool activi­ ties. Off the main floor of the pool will be an outdoor patio. The pool will be open to the patio in the summer. The child care center will be about two thirds the size of the new gym. It will have two playgrounds, one for young children and one for older kids. Within the day care center, different areas will be set aside for different age groups. A baby-sitting area in the middle of the day care center will allow those using the center’s facilities to drop off their children and pick them up after they’re done. The new gym will not have bleachers, Schocssel said, but if spectator seating is needed, portable bleachers can be placed at one end. The gym can accommodate three volleyball courts and can be set up for bas­ ketball, Schocssel said. A recent court rul­ ing that girls’ and boys’ sports must be held in the same season has made the addition of this gymnasium “very important,” Schocsscl said. There will not be a concession stand by the gym. he said, but a food concession of some sort will be located in the nearby teen center, and the concession stand for the ex­ isting high school gymnasium is not far away. There will be a concession stand located upstairs in the center, near the pool specta­ tor area. A fully equipped kitchen will be located next to the concession stand on the second floor. The kitchen opens onto an area that can be divided into three meeting rooms or opened up into one very large meeting area. Each of the three meeting rooms is 23 by 31 feet. The meeting area can also be opened to an adjoining fitncss/cxercisc area, Schocssel said, mean­ ing a great many people could gather for a meeting if all the partitions are opened. The 32- by 44-foot fitness area upstairs adjoins the second floor of the high school’s existing gymnasium. The center plans call for using the school’s existing weight room, which will be moved a short distance from its current location to rccommodale an area containing treadmills and stationary bikes, etc. The teen center’s main area is located on the main floor between the day care center and new gymnasium. It will contain ping pong and pool tables, a quiet area for study­ ing or sitting, and an outside patio. A food concession of some sort will be located in the teen center, but the district has yet to determine what it will be. Schocssel said. He said that in reality, the whole facility will be part of the teen center, because kids will be using the pool. gym. and fitness ar­ eas as well. The center also contains an elevator be­ tween the first and second floors. *** Schocssel said “every-thing we talked about" prior to passage of the millage for the center has been included in the plans presented Sunday. Initially the district pro­ posed to join with the YMCA and the Commission on Aging to build a larger fa­ cility off-campus that would accommodate students, seniors, and those involved in YMCA activities. That proposal went to voters in September of 2000 and failed. A scaled-down version attached to the high school to save on heating and other costs was then presented and a millage allowing the district to borrow $10 million for the center was approved by voters last June. After the millage was passed, advisory committees worked to create the plans pre­ sented Sunday. The district will probably still do a little “tweaking” of the plans. Schocssel said, but they arc currently 95 percent finalized. Road .Commission recommends road repairs by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Officials in Barry County’s 16 townships arc currently considering which paved roads will be resurfaced this coming sum­ mer. Road projects for each township have been suggested by the Barry County Road Commission. The Road Commission will provide the labor, equipment, and any de­ sign work needed for the projects, and also pay any cost overruns. The townships will provide money for materials for the pro­ jects. The Road Commission’s share of the cost will come from state gas tax dollars. Brad Lamberg, Road Commission man­ ager, said the Road Commission’s budget anticipates a 1.2 percent increase in gas tax revenues in 2002. but “that’s probably not accurate because of the economy,” he said. The current recession and recent increases in the price of gasoline mean less people will be buying gas. he said. The Road Commission presented its rec­ ommendations for paved road repairs to in­ dividual townships this past Dcce—.bcr. That was followed up with meetings with each township. Township boards are now deciding whether to approve the suggested projects. Hope Township has already approved its paved road projects for the year. The following is a list of the Road Com­ mission's recommendations for each town­ ship. preceded by an explanation of terms: Seal Coat: The application of asphalt, followed by slag, on the entire road surface. Crack seal: The application of asphalt on cracks in the road. Mat or mat wedge: The application of an asphalt overlay on the road surface. The overlay contains a mixture of asphalt and slag, and will improve ride quality, com­ pared to a seal coat, which will not smooth out irregularities. Slurry seal: Similar to a seal coat without the loose stone. All-season mat: a thicker, higher stan­ dard asphalt overlay which won’t be sub­ ject to spring weight restrictions. Ail monetary amounts listed are the esti­ mated cost of materials to be paid for by the township. The number listed at the end of each pro­ ject is the priority established for the pro­ ject by the Road Commission, with a (1) being first priority. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP: • Day Road, seal coat. 10 miles from Jenkins to M-66, $8,800. (1) • Baseline Road, seal coat. 1.4 miles from M-66 to Wing Road. $10,200. (1-2) • West Lake Road, seal coat. 2.89 miles from North Avenue to M-66. $23,100. (2) • North Avenue, crack sea) and seal coat. 1.06 miles from Lacey to Butler Road. (No cost listed.) (2-3) BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP: • Clear Lake Public Access, seal coat, .3 mile, 24 feet wide, $3,000. (1) • Dowling Road, seal coat, 3.21 miles from M-37 to North Avenue. (No cost 1 sted — approved last year by the town­ ship board )(1) • Maple Grove Road, seal coat, .98 mile from Charlton Park Road to North Avenue, $7,840.(1-2) •Charlton Park Road, seal coat, 1.51 miles from Ickes Road to Maple Grove Road. $12,080. (1-2) • North Avenue, seal coat, 3.01 miles from Maple Grove Road to Butler Road. $12,040 (same amount to Maple Grove Township). (1-2) BARRY TOWNSHIP: • South Shore Drive, crack seal and slurry seal, .27 mile from Sprague Road west to Town Line, $5,100. (1) • Cedar Creek Road, sed coat, .6 mile from Pifcr Road to Drake Road, $4,800. (1­ 2) • Pleasant Lake Road, seal coat, 1.5 miles from Floria Road to Orchard Road, $12,000.(1-2) • Baseline Road, slurry seal, .05 mile at the Gull Lake public access, $500. (2) • Cobb Road, seal coat, .3 mile from Gilkey Lake Road south to Fair Lake Park, $2,400. (2) • Osborne Road, seal coat, 1.34 miles from Floria to Gilkey Lake Road (no cost listed). (2-3) • Delton streets, slurry seal or seal coat, 1 mile of parking area, no cost estimate. (2­ 3) • Orchard Road, slurry seal or seal coat, .34 mile from M-43 to Brickyard, no cost estimate. (2-3) • Osborne Road, seal coat, 1.57 miles from M-43 to Floria Road, no cost esti­ mate. (2-3) CARLTON TOWNSHIP: • Sisson Road, mat wedge or scai coat, 1 mile from N. Broadway to Fighter Road, $43,000 (mat) or $8,000 (seal). (1-2) • Mary Lou Drive, 2" mat or seal coat. .24 mile in Section 31, $8,800 (mat) or $2,400 (seal). (2) • Barnum Road, seal coat, 1.01 mile from Chariton Park Road to Durkee Road, $8,080. (2) • Fighter Road, crack seal and seal coat, 1.2 miles. Sisson Road to village limits, no cost estimate. (2-3) CASTLETON TOWNSHIP: • Thornapple Lake Road, seal coat, 2.67 miles from Thornapplc River bridge to M­ 66. $21,360.(1-2) HASTINGS TOWNSHIP: • Sherwood and Robinwood drives, 2” mat or seal coat. .15 mile of Sherwood Drive at 22-foot width. .49 mile of Robin­ wood at 20-foot width. $21,250 for mat or $6,000 for seal. (1) • Powell Road, seal coat. 1 mile from Center Road to State Road. $8,000, (1-2) • Nashville Road, crack seal and seal coat, 252 miles from city limits to M-79, $27,720. (1-2) • Thornapplc Lake Road, seal coat, .43 miles from M-79, $3,440. (1-2) • Center Road, seal coat, .75 miles from the city limits to Powell Road, $6,000. (1­ 2) • Woodlawn & Barber roads, seal coat, city limits to Coats Grove Road, $22,250. (1*2) HOPE TOWNSHIP: • Stevens Wooded Acres, crack seal and seal coat, 1.45 miles southeast side of Wilkinson Lake, $17,000(1) • Moor Road, seal coat, .66 mile Stevens Road north to Saw Mill, $5,300. (1) • Head Road, seal coat, 1 mile Guernsey Lake Road to Hine Road, $8,000. (2) • Kingsbury Road, seal coat, 3.10 miles from M-43 to Orchard Road, $24,800. (2-3) (Hope Township has approved these pro­ jects.) IRVING TOWNSHIP • Parmalce Road, seal coat, 2 miles from Robertson to Solomon Road, $16,000. (1) • Sisson Road, seal coat, 1 mile from Wood School to Buehler Road. $8,000. (1­ 2) • Sisson Road, seal coat, 1.5 miles from Buehler to Fighter Road, $12,000. (1-2) • W. State Road, seal coat, 4.17 miles from Woodruff to Robertson Road, $42,500. (2) JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP: • Indian Trail, 1/2” mat, .6 mile from In­ dian Isle Resort to the NE side of Fine Lake (approved in 2000), $9,500. (1) • Bristol Road, seal coat, 1.4 miles from Banfield Road to M-37, $11,200. (1-2) • Hickory Road, seal coat, 15 miles from Jones Road to Hutchinson Road, $12,000. (1-2) • East Shore Drive, crack and slurry seal, .4 mile southeast side of Fine Lake, $5,500. (2) • North Avenue, crack sea) and seal coat, 1.06 miles from Lacey Road to Butler Road, $5,700. (2) • Woodridge Drive, crack seal and seal coat, .26 mile Carter’s Annex on southeast side of Fine Lake, $3,300. (2-3) MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP: • Maple Grove Road, seal coat, .26 mile from North Avenue to East, $2,080. (1-2) • North Avenue, sea! coat, 3.01 miles from Butler to Maple Grove Road, $12,040 (same amount to Baltimore Township). (1­ 2) • Dowling Road, seal coat, 3 miles from North Avenue to M-66, $24,000. (2) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP: • Wildwood Road, seal coat, 38 mile from Norris Road west to Town Line, $1,900 (same amount to Yankee Springs Township). (2) • Wildwood Road, seal coat, 2.77 miles from Marsh Road east, $28,000. (2) See ROADS, continued page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 - Page 3 Hastings High business students impressive again at competition Hastings High School business students earned more than just a few awards at the Business Professionals of America Work­ place Skills Assessment Competition at Davenport University in Grand Rapids Jan. 1. Brittany Dobbins, Carl Furrow, Courtney Colvin and Mike Moray all look first place honors in their respective categories. In ad­ dition, the Business Spelling Team of Jes­ sica Storm, Mike Moray and Jeremy Shil­ ling finished first. Mary Dawson, advisor for the local Business Professionals chapter, said, "Our students did an outstanding job at the event. It is especially significant that our students won five of the 14 awards given for word processing. The Hastings students, along with nearly 800 students from other south­ west Michigan high schools and carecr/technical centers, used Davenport’s facilities for the competitions. Local students placed in both team and individual events. Winners in individual events included Heather Krebs (sixth place, Fundamental Word Processing); Amanda Bcchler (sec­ ond place. Computerized Accounting); Amanda Clinton (seventh place. Funda­ mental Word Processing); Brittany Dob­ bins (fiist place. Keyboarding); Carl Fur­ row (first place, Computer-Aided Graphics, fourth place, Parliamentary Procedures In­ dividual, and seventh place. Information Technology); Chelsea Evans (fifth place, Advanced Word Piocessing); Chris Swiatek (third place, Extemporaneous Verbal Communications); Courtney Colvin (first place, Parliamentary Procedures Individ­ ual); Erin Hemerling (sixth place, Ad­ vanced Word Processing); Jennifer Cbttrell (third place, Application/Intervicw); Jer­ emy Shilling (second place. Business Spell­ ing); Kelli Flohr (fifth place, Parliamentary Procedures Individual and Diplomat Award); Kyle Bellgraph (fourth place in both Computer-Aided Graphics and Infor­ mation Technology); Mike Moray (first place. Database Applications); Mike Nitz (seventh place, Financial Math and Analy­ sis); Nicole Doozan (second place, Parlia- Hastings High School business students (front row. from left) Christy Storm, Er­ ica Hubka, Catherine Fish, Molly Kruko, Nicole Doozan, Kyle Bellgraph. Dani Hodges, (second row) Mike Moray, Nick Taylor. Brittany Dobbins, Erin Hemerling. Sarah Clevenger. Katie Ray. (third row) Nick Sinclair. Jenny Shaw. Scott Conradi Heather Gleason. Lindsay Hussey. Amanda Clinton and Steve Sekrecki. Hastings BPA (front row, from left) Courtney Colvin. Kelli Flohr, Amanda Bechler, Jessica Storm, Stephanie Courtright, (second row) Erin Fish, Allison Cooney, Cart Furrow, Chelsea Evans, Jennifer Cottrell. Dus'Jn Schuch, (third row) Brian Cottrell, Paul Wanland, Sarah Haines, Chris Swiatek, Rachael Newton, Eric Vanderveen and Vincent Stavale. mentary Procedures Individual); Sarah Clevenger (third place, Fundamental Word Processing); Scott Conrad (seventh place, Integrated Computer Applications); Steve Sekrecki (third place. Business Law and fourth place. Database Applications). Hastings students also placed in team events. Heather Krebs and Amanda Schantz placed third in the Administrative Support Team. Heather and Amanda were required to perform integrated computer tasks related to word processing, spread­ sheets, and database applications. The Business Spelling Team of Jessica Storm, Mike Moray and Jeremy Shilling was re­ quired to spell a variety of commonly mis­ spelled words and business terminology and came up with a perfect score. The Hastings Parliamentary Procedures Team placed second. Members were Allison Coo­ ney, Catherine Fish, Courtney Colvin, Ni­ cole Doozan. Jennifer Cottrell, Erin Fish, Kelli Flohr and Carl Furrow. Members were required to conduct a meeting based on an agenda given them at the time pf the competition. The team was allowed 15 minutes of preparation after which they had to conduct a simulated meeting to demon­ strate the proper use of parliamentary pro­ cedures. Also. Mike Nitz placed seventh out of a group of 304 entered the Financial Math and Analysis. Carl Furrow and Kyle Bell­ graph competed against 163 other students entered in Information Technology and won two of the seven awards presented. This is also the second consecutive year that Hastings has won first place in the Computer-Aided Graphics event. Many individual contests required stu- dents to use spreadsheet, database, word processing, or graphics application soft­ ware to solve business problems. For the Application/Interview event, students had to submit a letter of application and resume and then be interviewed by business repre­ sentatives. Other contests tested students* knowledge of business and technology con­ cepts. leadership and communications skills. All contests in the Workplace Skills Assessment Program of Business Profes­ sionals of America provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate workplace skills learned through business education courses. “Our region is almost as large as Detroit, and the competition is very hard," Dawson added. “Fifty percent of our awards were for first or second place. In some events our students had to use newer technology that we do not have at our school. “Many spent a lot of hours outside of class preparing for their event. We are very proud of what our students have accom­ plished." Eight Workplace Skills Assessment re­ gional competitive events are conducted in January throughout Michigan and involve more than 4,000 high school students en­ rolled in business education classes. The Hastings students, along with winners from the other regions, arc eligible to enter state competition at the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Detroit March 21-24. Winners at the State Confer­ ence are eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in Chicago in May. Business Professionals of America is the Office of Career and Technical Education sponsored career-technical student organi­ zation for students enrolled in business pro­ grams. Activities include occupational de­ velopment in the areas of administrative services, information technology, account­ ing and finance and management. Leader­ ship, teamwork, organizational and com­ munication skills also are tested in the Workplace Assessment Skills Program. This is the 16th year that the Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of Amer­ ica has competed. The business teachers who help the students prepare for competi­ tions arc Nancy Cottrell. Mary Dawson. Tracy George and Patrick Purgiel. New Hastings City Bank office opens in Nashville ...... ;> Hastings dhy Bank has announced the opening of its new full-service branch office in Nashville Monday, Jan. 21. The new building will offer Hastings City Bank customers added convenience and expanded space. The Nashville office features drive-in facilities, a drive-up auto­ matic teller machine (ATM), night deposi­ tory, conference room and expanded hours. Hastings City Bank acquired the current storefront offices in Nashville from Comcrica Inc. in 1987. Local officials said changes in lifestyles and advances in technology have driven the need for a full-service office. The previous office was designed and built in an era when customers were less mobile, ATMs had not been invented and applying for a loan was a rare event. In addition, the Nashville area has experienced growth both in asset size and customer base, necessitating the additional space. Gina Blough, branch administrator, said, "We are excited about the new office and the convenience they offer to customers. Have just a quick transaction? Use our new drive-in. Need to withdraw cash? Drive up to the ATM. Business owners have the added security of being able to make de­ posits through the night depository from, their cars. And, the interior to the offices are designed to offer comfort, space and privacy for both our customers and em­ ployees." Mark Kolanowski, president and chief executive officer of Hastings City Bank, added, "Thompson-Phcla Inc., a Michigan­ based corporation specializing in financial institutions, has been our partner in the de­ sign process, taking into consideration the current needs of our customers and em­ ployees. the history of the area, plus giving us room to grow. This new office reflects our commitment to these communities and the people within them. In 1886, our mis­ sion was to provide financial services to our customers, enriching the surrounding community. That remains our mission to­ day.” The staff at Nashville is extending the public an invitation to drop by the new of­ fice and say "Hi." The expanded hours of operation are Monday-Thursday: drive-up 8:30-5:30, lobby 9-5, Friday: drive-up 8:30-5:30, lobby 9-5:30, and Saturday: drivc-up 8:30 to noon, lobby 9 a.m. to noon. ■ . The new Hastings City Bank building in Nashville will be open to customers on Monday morning. Proposed junk ordinance tabled Rutland closer to adopting outdoor gathering ordinance by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Though no action was taken, the Rutland Charter Township Board is a step closer to adopting a proposed “Outdoor Gathering Ordinance” to regulate events involving more than 250 people. At its Jan. 9 meeting, the board discussed the proposed ordinance, which would re­ quire the host to purchase a license for $500 and to submit to a public hearing be­ fore a permit is granted. Trustees also recommend the proposed ordinance require that food service be ap­ proved by the local health department and that the host notify all property owners within one-half mile in advance of the event. Township Supervisor Roger Viimont said the applicant should be responsible for notification, that notice be given to neigh­ bors two weeks prior to the hearing on the public hearing and that the permit applica­ tion be made four to five months in ad­ vance of the event. “I think we’re getting awfully nitpicky," said trustee Joe Lyons during the discus­ sion. It adopted, the proposed 11-page ordi­ nance will define "outdoor assembly" as any event attended by more than 250, but less than 2.500 attendants "all or any part of which includes a theatrical exhbition, pub­ lic show, display, entertainment, amuse­ ment or other exhibition, including but not limited to music festivals, rock festivals, peace festivals or similar gatherings..." Outdoor Assembly will not mean, how­ ever, an event which is conducted or spon­ sored by a governmental unit or agency on publicly owned land or property; an out­ door or partial outdoor gathering connected with a residential use or using residential facilities such as a wedding reception, open house, family reunion or other familial event.” It also will not mean an event held en­ tirely within the confines of a permanently enclosed and covered structure nor a tem­ porary outdoor assembly conducted by and upon church, school or public property as an accessory use to the church, school or public property." “Why should they get any more exclu­ sion than anybody else?" asked clerk Ro­ byn McKenna. Attorney James Porter replied that churches and governmental facilities are better equipped to handle large gatherings because they have lighted parking lots, etc. Viimont added any noise ordinance con­ sidered in the future would apply to every­ one equally. The trustees debated, however, whether a large, statewide event at a local church should be subject to regulation and whether the board should also draft a noise ordi­ nance that would deal with private parties on public property such as the Barry Expo Center. “When the fairgrounds is being rented for events, there have been open doors and the windows vibrate," said Viimont. “That would be better addressed in a separate noise ordinance,” said Porter. “I think we need that, personally." said Viimont. “If it was no longer an accessory use of a church, the township would have basis to say, ‘time out,”’ said Porter. “There will al­ ways be exceptions to every rule you draw up." Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis noted that Hope and Prairieville townships have noise ordinances that give more power to law en­ forcement when responding to complaints on private property. The Barry County Sheriffs Department has one decibel meter which is not readily accessible to patrol cars in various parts of the county. “We’ll enforce those (ordinances) before we’ll enforce a decibel meter,” Nieuwen­ huis said. Nieuwenhuis was asked to obtain the cost for the township to purchase its own decibel meter. Porter is expected to make the board’s recommended changes to the proposed as­ sembly ordinance before resubmitting the draft for further consideration. He also plans to investigate whether the Barry County Agricultural Society is considered a governmental entity immune from outdoor assembly ordinance compliance. One item on the meeting agenda that was tabled due to time constraints dealt with drafting a possible junk, trash and inoper­ able vehicles ordinance. The township has obtained copies of or­ dinances in place in Bowne Township in Kent County and in Cooper Township in Kalamazoo County. The Bowne Township junk and inoper­ able motor vehicle ordinance is designed to provide for the regulation and removal of junked, inoperable and abandoned motor vehicles because such vehicles arc an at­ tractive nuisance for children and endan­ gers their safely; provide harborage for rats and other animals constituting a menace to public health, creates a fire hazard and causes neighborhoods to become unsightly. resulting in depreciation of property values. The Bowne Township trash ordinance is designed tc reduce or eliminate blight, blighting factors or causes of blight and to secure the public health, safety and general welfare by prohibiting the accumulation of trash and junk or either of them on prem­ ises other than landfills and junk yards and to provide penalties for violation. The Cooper Township Vehicle Storage and Repair Ordinance outlines acceptable methods for storing and parking of vehi­ cles, tractor trailers, house trailers and new or used parts or junk. Also the meeting, the board: • Heard a report from Tom Blicsncr of Western Insurance Agency, who gave an explanation of benefits. • Approved the appointment of Ray Schaubel to the Board of Review to com­ plete the term of Robert Flath who rc- signed. The term expires 2003. • Heard from Viimont that Wal-Mart would like to contribute $400 to $500 to­ ward cleanup of the township property on Heath Road across from the township hall. • Approved the adoption of a zoning or­ dinance amendment, rczoning the property owned by Vickie and Tim Welton at 1303 Morning Star Drive from Agricultural to Rural Estates. • Approved the first reading of an amendment to the zoning ordinance to re­ zone Wal-Mart outlot number two from C­ 3 General Business to C-2 Community Business District, as requested by Pandl Development owned by Al Pandl of Hast­ ings. Pandl is planning to build a small shopping mall on the property near Wal­ Mart and M-43. Shaken Baby program planned Thc Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County will feature the creator of a Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention pro­ gram at the council’s annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 31. at the Elks Temple. 102 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Ellen Hatcher, education and training co­ ordinator for the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Saginaw County, will give the presentation on the shaken baby program. Hatcher developed the program in 1999. Il won the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan award for Public Awareness in 2000. The new shaken baby prevention pro­ gram is called “Baby Basics,” and is tar­ geted to junior high and high school stu­ dents. According to Karen Jousma of the CAPCBC, the council hopes to start its own Baby Basics program in Barry County and is looking for donors and volunteers. The public is invited to attend the dinner, which begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. For more in­ formation or reservations, call Jousma at (616) 948-3264. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... f ■ ■ ■ x' COA deserves support, but not plan to use ex-church To the editor: Commissioner Tom Wilkinson and I arc opposed to moving the Health Department out of downtown Hastings and remodeling a church built "on the cheap" for the Com­ mission on Aging. Some people think be­ cause we oppose this particular project it must be that we arc against the COA itself, and against providing services to our in­ creasing aging population. This is silly. My own grandmother used the Barry County Mcals-on-WhccIs program when she was alive and our family is in the fur­ thest comer of Assyria Township. The In­ Home Services coordinated by the COA arc a lifesaver for many families in Barry County, as they were for ours. Grandma Wilma lived in her home longer than any­ one expected (She was 97 when she passed away) because of the efforts of my whole family, especially my mother. Sue. The COA services provided by the county were a welcome relief to the entire family. Commissioner Wilkinson s mother reccivcs in-home personal care and home­ maker services coordinated by the COA. right now. He is on the Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Governing Board and understands the State of Michigan purchase of service concept. We both support and advocate for increasing the number of sen­ iors served in the county, and push for im­ proving the quality of those services. The people who support the COA are good citizens and people I am proud to call my neighbors. However, it must be noted that moving the COA into a different build­ ing would not improve county-wide, in­ home services, or improve the quality of the countywide Mcals-on-WhccIs services, or e«xirdinatc more county-wide in-home personal cr chore services. Spending a mil­ lion dollars on a remodeling project on the outskirts of Hastings will have no effect on coordinating county-wide services to the aging. This is administrative office work and requires very little space. While the COA is a venerable and needed service for the whole county, this is not the main issue. This has been the basis of a disagreement for over a year. As a for­ mer member of the Facilities and Property Committee. I have been informed of and opposed to the direction of the County Commission from the inception of the cur­ rent project regarding priority, location, funding and purpose. By this I mean that as a matter of priority, investing county funds in an old church docs not address the needs of seniors in the whole county. The Commission on Aging receives fed­ eral and state funding of about $200,000 to run the Mcals-on-Whcels and other programs. The COA also receives a county­ wide quarter of a mill that amounts to about $250,000. a grant from the United Fund of about $15,000, another $15,000 from the county general fund, and a variety of other funding sources, for a total of r.bout $662,000 a year. The exact numbers arc published each year in the paper. These issues may seem complex or dis­ turbing to some folks who are not well versed on the subject. There has been very little accurate and factual information pre­ sented to the commissioners or general public, in spite of endless appeals. Exactly how much money is this going to cost? Where is the money going to come from? How much will this all cost to oper­ ate? Will this just be a duplication of serv­ ices? How will this affect downtown Hast­ ings? Is this the best possible site for a new Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383. Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stale Senate, Stale Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. Stat** Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Hcalth Department building? Or does the site of the Health Department not matter at all and why? Will the majority of county services end up on what will likely eventu­ ally be called "North Campus"? Is this all really necessary and why? Building a new Health Department building in downtown Hastings near the courthouse would serve more citizens of Barry County at a relatively more efficient price. Locating the Health Department in downtown Hastings will do several impor­ tant things besides save the county at least a million dollars. It would use a piece of property ahead} owned by the county and not intended for any other use for at least 10 years. It would keep essential govern­ ment services such as environmental health in closer proximity to departments such as planning and zoning, drain commissioner. register of deeds, building permits and many other existing government functions. Combining Substance Abuse Services within the Health Department building would provide more space in the Courts and Law Building. In general it would preserve the “campus concept” that has been hard fought by many other county commissions in the past. The current thinking of moving part of the county scat campus to the north side of Hastings because the COA wants a differ­ ent facility is shortsighted and wasteful. While I share some of the passion for the COA and its wants, the new Hastings rec­ reation center at the Hastings High School will meet much of the senior citizens* re* rcation needs for the Hastings area. Also, it should be noted that many other communi­ ties such as Delton, Nashville and Wood­ land have senior meal sites and the poten­ tial for additional senior recreation facilities if the local communities see the need. Local senior recreation service- should not be controlled or funded by the county. This is wasteful spending and misuse of lo­ cal and county talent. Lastly. 1 would like to tell my fellow commissioners, especially those who dis­ agree with my understanding of this issue, that I value their opinions. They are some of the best people 1 have ever met and I have learned a great deal in this last year by listening and submitting to their wise coun­ sel. On matters of principle and in listening to my constituents, however, my objection to the current course of action is clear. Commissioner Tom Wing, Seventh District, Bellevue ‘Hall of Shame’ ignored Trammell To the *ditor: The newest members of Baseballs' Hall of Fame were announced last week, and left off the list was Detroit Tigers shortstop Alan Trammell. Instead, the committee, who apparently thinks gymnastics are more important than double plays, chose St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith. Smith was a defensive wizard, and is rec­ ognized most notably for his backflips he would perform each game before taking the field. Smith was a fan favorite and was in the spotlight more often as the Cardinals made three trips to the World Series during the 1980s, winning in 1985. I don’t deny Smith's nomination, however, if Smith is a member of Cooperstown, then Trammel definitely should be. Compare the numbers. Batting average: Smith .262, Trammell .285. Home runs: Smith-28, Trammell-185. Runs batted in: Smith-793, Trammell 1,003. World Series Most Valuable Players: Smith 1985, Trammell-1984. Best Year Smith .295, 75 rbis, 43 stolen bases. Trammcll-.343 avg„ 28 homers, 105 rbis. Its worth noting that Trammells’ best year, 1987, was the last year the Tigers made the playoffs, coming from six games back with a week to go in the regular season and overtaking the Toronto Blue Jays to claim the division title. It appears that these “gymnastics offi­ cials” suffer from the ESPN syndrome, a disease that claims you’re not all that good unless you can do something to get on the highlight reel. Trammell was a steady, con­ sistent and solid baseball player. He wasn't flashy, never made a diving catch with his barehand. He was a mix between Barry Sanders, and Nicklas Lidstrom. Do you recall Barry Sanders ever spiking the ball? You can count on one hand the number of times Lidstrom has been in the penalty box. Trammell was a gentleman who hardly made a mistake. Another reason perhaps that Trammell was overlooked was because two other great shortstops of the ‘80s Baltimore Oriole’s Cal Ripken, sure to get in the Hall of Fame on this first year of eligibility, and Milwaukee Brewer Robin Yount. Yount and Trammell have the same lifetime batting average .285, Ripken - .276. Maybe you think Ozzie Smith was so much better defensively than Trammell. False. Smith finished with a fielding per­ centage of .978, Trammcl-.976. Smith was to baseball, what Lynn Swann is to football, someone with marginal numbers, who hap­ pened to make big plays in a few games. John Stallworth, Swann’s teammate, and not in the Hall of Fame, has numbers that make Swanns look miniscule, yet Swann was voted in the Football Hall of Fame. This is a disgrace to the game of baseball, which has already robbed most of its fans. A gentleman was wronged, and those who vote just spit in the face of the best short­ stop of the ’80s. Go back and get him, and bring “Sweet Lou” too. Michael Clark, Hastings Hospice grateful for 15 new laws Dear editor: Barry Community Hospice is grateful to Governor John Engler, Senator Joanne Emmons and Representative Gary Newell for their support of the important End Of Life legislation recently passed. Families in Barry County and throughout Michigan will benefit from 15 new laws allowing a shift in hospice services. This law will allow physicians to certify hospice services based on a life-limiting decision Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Other legislation will raise awareness and knowl­ edge about symptom management while freeing physicians to order more appropri­ ate medications in a less burdensome man­ ner. These measures will allow more peace­ ful and dignified end of life care without symptoms of acute discomfort. Barbara VanDyken, clinical manager Barry Community Hospice, Hastings GREAT GIFT IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER ^...945-9554 for nuormauon run miOji ■» *1ku. IfJeeJi'i. Question.... PUBLIC OPINION: What about hockey dad? Hastings A New England man was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for killing another parent at their sons’ hockey practice. What needs to be done to help stop such things from happening again? Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMshMtv Hastings Banner, Inc. 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As you can sec, the new 401 (k) and IRA contribution limits can help you out a great deal. Start taking advantage of them soon. Furnished fiy-MfiRK D. CHfUST€N5€N of Cdward Jones and Co. —STOCKS— It’s a great time to boost retirement plan contributions As 2001 comes to an end, it brings all of us in the work force one year closer to retirement. Of course, that day maj still be a long time away for you, but it¥ never too soon to prepare for it. And now you’re in a better position to do just that — thanks to the Tax Relief Act of 2001. When the new tax laws were passed, most of the public attention focused on the reductions in marginal tax rates and the one-time tax rebate. But other changes were enacted, too — and some of them may prove even more important to people saving for retirement. Specifically, the new laws have increased the contribution limits for IRAs, 401 (k)s and other types of employersponsored retirement plans. How much more can you contribute to these plans? Let’s take a look: • Beginning in 2002, you can contribute up to $11,000 to your 40l(k) or 403(b) plan, up from $10,500 in 2001. And this contribution ceiling will gradually rise over the next several years, eventually reaching $15,000 in 2006. After that, the annual con­ tribution limit will be indexed for inflation. • Starting in 2002. you will be able to contribute up to $3,000 per year to either a traditional or Roth IRA — up from the cur­ rent $2,000 limit. From 2005 through 2007, you can contribute up to $4,000 per year. And in 2008. you will be able to contribute $5,000 per year. After that, your contribu­ tion limits will be indexed for inflation. While these higher contribution limits will clearly benefit everyone interested in building their retirement savings, workers age 50 and over received even more good news. That’s because the new tax laws con­ tain “catch-up" provisions that allow these workers to exceed the new contribution limits. Starting in 2002, workeis 50 and over can contribute an extra $1,000 per year to their 401(k) or 403(b) plans. This “catch-up" allowance will increase by $1,000 per year until it reaches $5,000 in 2006. after which it will be indexed for inflation. “Catch-up" contributions also will be allowed for IRAs. Starting in 2002, those age 50 and older before the end of the tax­ able year can contribute $500 more than the regular limits of both traditional and Roth IRAs. This amount will increase to $1,000. starting in 2006. All these higher contribution limits will benefit you in at least two key areas: • Increased retirement savings — With higher contribution limits, you’ll be able to put away more each year for retirement. Over time, these increased contributions can add up to a significantly higher level of savings for you. Plus, your 401(k) and tra­ ditional IRA contributions will grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means more of your money will be working for you right away. • Potential reduction in income taxes — Generally, you make 401 (k) and 403(b) contributions with pretax dollars; conse­ quently, the more you contribute, the lower your annual tax bill. Depending on your individual situation, you also may be able to make tax-deductible contributions to a tra­ ditional IRA. so the more you put in. the lower your taxable income may be. (Check The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Busch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mlg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg's Company McDonald's Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 18.82 37.79 46-17 23.96 44.35 40.79 26 50 39.30 29.23 16.50 15.04 49 96 5.05 118.85 24.90 59.17 2.45 30.41 26.20 51.30 10.70 5.91 48.17 40.05 56.87 S284.67 $4.62 9924.15 1.4B •07 •1.95 +.27 +.46 -.30 -2.76 •8.17 -.40 ■1.04 •1.32 •1.52 +.20 -.35 •5.85 -2.76 +1 68 -2.60 +.60 •1.16 +.90 -.60 -.59 -.06 •1.03 -.97 +5.62 -$.07 -226.40 +200M Read about Barry County SPORTS in the Hastings Banner EACH WEEK! No thanks for state income tax reduction by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “No one has called to thank us." State Rep. Gary Newell told the Legislative Cof­ fee Monday morning audience, after they should have noticed a small increase in their pay checks because of the 1 percent reduction of the state income tax. The Michigan Legislature has been working on the budget, but lawmakers arc waiting for the governor to present his slate of the state address on Wednesday. Jan. 23. The appropriations subcommittee will get economic projections before final budget work is done. Projections currently show a billion dol­ lar shortfall, which may delay the reduction of the single business tax for businesses with more than $500,000 in revenue. Newell said that the prediction is that the economy is going to go up at the end of the spring. Budgets will be tight until the state sees a turnaround. At the federal level. Greg Moore said Congressman Nick Smith expects the eco­ nomic stimulus package will be acted on shortly after the president’s Stale of the Un­ ion address scheduled for Tuesday. Jan. 29. “The more money the government can put into the economy, the belter it will be," Moore said. Tom Chadwick spoke on behalf of State Senator Joanne Emmons and discussed the elimination of straight party voting. “We know that there has been some fraud with people going into nursing homes and filling out ballots for patients.” In answer to a question about this, he said, “this fraud has taken place in Flint. Bay City, Pontiac and Detroit. We don’t know why no one has prosecuted these cases." Chadwick also talked about the marathon session held just before the end of the year. “Il was amazing that some issues which had seemed intractable earlier in the year, suddenly became manageable." After State of the State address, he expects Engler Io work on his broadband expansion act. Chadwick also commented on ongoing efforts to protect the Great Lakes watershed and waters. Rick Trcur distributed summaries of the new education package, which is intended Io ensure that “no child shall be left behind when it comes to education, reading . math "The more money the government can put into the economy, the better it will be." -Greg Moore and dear Io Congressman Vcm Ehlers, sci­ ence. Newell told the audience the huge pay increase state lawmakers received a year ago cannot be repealed. There should be a proposal on the ballot in November which outlines a newer way to work on the possi­ ble future pay raises. He did say that the budget for the legisla­ ture has been cut significantly, with cuts ranging from 4.7 Io 7 percent. According to his office the budget for the legislature is $125,850,000. This includes the stale Sen­ ate, House, Senate fiscal. House fiscal, in­ formation technology, auditor general and the legislative service bureau. This figure is for everything including personnel, prop­ erty management, retirement benefits, etc. One other question raised during the Legislative Coffee was the future of wood­ lots owned by school districts. House bill #4410 would allow the state to sell the land if school districts are not using it. The Legislative coffees are sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The next one is at the County Scat restaurant in Hastings at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11. More l€TT€RS...from Our Readers Mill Street closing not a done deal, says one reader To the editor: Citizens of Barry County, we still have a chance to stop the closing of Mill Street. It is time we all stand together and show that wc mean business. The city has made their bed now it is time they sleep in it! Just because some city offi­ cials say it is a done deal doesn't mean that Circuit Court Judge James Fisher will rule in favor of this terrible blunder brought upon us by our mayor and members of the City Council. The first thing we have to do is hire a lawyer. I have already talked to one and he gives us some hope. I cannot afford to pay for this myself, though I am willing to pay All wars religious. What’s wrong with that? Dear editor: In the last few months, we in America have become much more aware of other religious. Webster says religion is “belief in, or the worship of, God or a group of gods: or a particular system of belief, or worship built around God, moral ideas, a philosophy of life, etc." Of course, in tlat sense we are all reli­ gious, each one according to our own choice or submission. Several years ago one local man shared this startling statement with me: “All our wars have been religious wars except per­ haps the Civil War, I’m not sure about that war." After pondering this statement for a bit, I concluded that he was probably right. According to the above definition, I have concluded that the Civil War was also a very religious war. I would like to suggest a few questions for anyone or everyone to answer. I call this. “What’s Wrong With That?" Here arc the questions - Jesus teaches. “But I say to you who hear: Love your ene­ mies. do good to those who hate you..." Luke 6:27 “What’s wrong with that?" I seems the only profitable thing to do with enemies is, to make them your friends. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sin­ ners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if when wc were enemies wc were recon­ ciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, wc shall be saved by His life." Romans 5:8-10. Christ died for us (you). Christ paid your penalty. “What’s wrong with that?" Jesus is called the Word of God. He said, “He who rejects Me, and docs not receive My words, has that which judges him - the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so 1 speak." John 12:48-50. “What’s wrong with that?" Jesus said He did not come to condemn the world but..., “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not con­ demned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come in to the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who docs the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." John 3:17-21. “What wrong with that?" “And Jesus came and spoke to them, say­ ing. “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and Io, 1 am with you always, even to the end of the age” Matthew 28:18-20. “What’s wrong with that?" It is said of Jesus, “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wiseness, - legal, practical and progressive) to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4. So, "What's wrong with that?" Jesus said: “I am the bread of life..." John 6:35, “1 am the light of the world..." John 8:12,9:5. “... if you do not believe that I am. He, you will die in your sins." John 8:24. “...before Abraham was, I am.” John 8:58, “....I am the door of the sheep" John 10:7, “I am the good shepherd. The good shep­ herd gives His life for the sheep" John 10:11. “...1 am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. says the Lord, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty” Revelation 1:8. “What’s wrong with that?" What’s wrong with any of these. “I ams?” Jesus is “...declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holi­ ness. by the resurrection from the dead." Romans 1:4. “What’s wrong with that?" “What’s wrong with 100% of the Lord Jesus Christ?" Rus Sarver. Hastings a good share of it. There is no guarantee we will win, but without a lawyer, there is a good chance that wc will not be able to stop the closing of Mill Street. Wc now have collected well over 1,400 signatures to present to Judge Fisher if he doesn’t step down from the case (as he should). I’m asking all who signed the peti­ tion to help with the “Keep Mill Street Open” Legal Fund. I’m not asking for much. $3 to $5 each would be more than enough to cover it. I am kicking in SI,000 just to get it started. Remember, we don’t have much time to get this organized. Those who have already signed are asked to help us hire a lawyer. If you’ve been thinking about signing, we are only taking signatures for three more weeks. Any con­ tributions that are unused will go for an appeal, if necessary. Remember, this- was railroaded through the city planners and city council without any public concern. Oh, sure they held pub­ lic hearings just so they could say they did that. My personal opinions is that they have a hidden agenda, which is a new fire department wc taxpayers will have to pay for. If you doubt my opinion look at the drawings of how the proposed new library wraps around the existing department. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that this will not work for very long. You may make your contributions to the “Keep Mill Street Open" Legal Fund at Pet World. Wc will be opening up an account at one of the local banks soon and then wc can also make them there. We also need as many who arc able to show up in court, as it will be a public hear­ ing. You need not say anything if you don’t want to, but wc must show force or wc are doomed. By law they must post court date three weeks in a row, so hopefully we all will be informed of date and time. This will be the biggest pain in the @#@@ the city has ever thrown upon its residents if we don’t all help to stop it. Doug Ward owner. Pct World, Hastings God will reward good and evil Dear editor: It is a new year and about us wc sec new scenes unfolding. There are new opportuni­ ties, new decisions to be made, and new horizons. We do not know what this new year will bring, but wc know one thing remains the same from last year and the previous one. and down through the ages. It is that God is still in control. Yes, God is in control of the weather, the hearts of men, and even the movements and actions of men and women. He is in control of the stock market, the banks, the interest rates, the taxes. He is in control of the ever whining children, the harping parents, and the parent-teacher fellowships. He is in control of the dwindling Taliban regime, the al-Quida, the new war between India and Pakistan, and the current woes with terrorism, hate groups, and dark forces throughout the word. He is in control of the religious persecution in every country (including our own). He allows these things for a purpose. God allows murder, rape, incest, theft, abortion, immorality, terrorism and pain. God allows famine, disease, death and destruction of personal happiness. He allows Satan to work his way into the hearts and minds of young people through drugs, bad textbooks, envy, jealousy, and through the parents’ example, sometimes. Sometimes it’s through leaving no exam­ ple at all. sometimes just leaving. He allow s the wife to leave her husband and children. He allows the children to run away and get murdered or be sold into slavery. He allows the drunk to get more booze. He allows the adulterer and adulteress to continue in their filthy, slippery sin. He allows the world to continue spinning around the sun with all this imperfection continuing until one day. God will reward our actions. God will reward our good actions, and our evil actions. He wil! reward the good, believing, trusting individuals with heaven. The gates of pearls will open into the celestial city build foursquare. He will reward the unfaithful, unbelieving, self serving, uncharitable, lying, Satan pleasing individ­ uals with damnation. Sorcerers, liars, and atheists will take their place in the Lake of Fire The rewards of goodness are streets of gold. The rewards of wickedness are eternal pain. Don’t be deceived, God will reward! God is still in control. God allows things for purposes we can’t understand, and God will reward. The reward for the believer in Jesus is peace on Earth and a home in Heaven. Now that is “Good News." Jonathan Shotts, Hastings Some aid not going to victims in New York To the editor: What a world wc live in! The Red Cross and United Way have been collecting money for the Sept. 11 loss­ es in New York City. Time has gone by and a lot of those people have not been taken care of. Now wc find out the Red Cross had other plans for some of the money, that was given only for New York losses. I, being a World War II veteran, had heard stories of Red Cross before. United Way, all of a s idden, has two dif­ ferent fronts. That was all new. I saw and heard their chief say so. I think they have been shamed into giving 100% now. their donations are down, why not? Each county head, etc., all the way up, is overpaid. Is one of their big wheels still in prison for mis­ using money? Yes, overpaid, right here in Barry County. Every township in Barry County has a nice office building and officers all are paid with retirement, health programs, etc. Cities are the same. State employees are all overpaid. All wc need, is for the governments to offer more and more. Right now. Social Security is to lower the benefits or raise the tax. The AARP, with its band of liberals, will stand for no cut in benefits or raise the age. The county commissioners, with all tneir perks, will decide whether to buy property for the COA. Any one of that bunch that voles “yes" should be recalled. They had a chance to buy for over a $ 100,000 less than what they are willing to pay an opportunist now. None of those civil servants need or deserve to be pensioned for life and all-paid health insurance. The old I.O.O.F. Hal) would be ideal for the COA, and open it up also for the Health Department. The city and county have bought up every house downtown for park­ ing, etc., but can’t find room for a building now. The county had no problem taking the building on Michigan Avenue from its rightful owners. What a bunch of losers! I often wonder if atheists don’t believe in heaven, would they think their dog should go to heaven? Donald W. Johnson, . Middleville We Welcome YOUR OPINION. ..sit down and compose your thoughts to be shared with the community. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17, 2002 Roy C. Fuller HASTINGS - Roy C. Fuller, age 75. of Hastings died Friday. Jan. 11. 2002 at Thornapplc Manor. Mr. Fuller was born on April 10. 1926 in Hastings. Ml. the son of Evan and Claudia (Cole) Fuller. He was raised in Carlton Township of Barry County and attended the Rogers School, graduating in 1944 from Hastings High School. He served 2 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy during World War II He was married to Phyllis A. Hummel on June 10. 1950. She was employed at Hastings E.W. Bliss Company for 38 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Hastings American Legion; former member of Freeport Pythians and Hastings Elks Lodge; long-time Boy Scout Leader and Neighborhood Commissioner; attended Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge in 1964 and the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico in 1962; former Rutland Township Treasurer; past president Chidester School P.T.A.; member, past president, honorary life member of Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, enjoyed gardening, antiques, woodworking, re-finishing furniture; trav­ eled extensively and was a member of the Michigan Travel Trailer Club and the Happy Campers chapter of T.T.C.M.; and wintered in Texas for several years. Mr. Fuller is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son, Kim Fuller, of Pasadena. Texas; brother. Gerald Fuller of Mason. Ml; sisters. Betty (Robert) Stowell of Grand Rapids and Claudia (Clifford) Ingersoll of Sparta; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Michael) Manich of Battle Creek and Margaret Procissi of Florida; nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lmc) Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olimtcad (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 am.; Sun­ day School 11-00 a m. Sunday COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Evening Service 6.00 p m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m Sundav School 11 15 a m. Nursery provided. Junior church Youth ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH noon Saturday night* ■ Praise Service* 7 30 p.m For more infor­ 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Ru*veli. PauiY Saturday Mau 4.30 p.m. Sunday Ma**c* 8:30 a m and 11 00 a m , ConfesMon Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wc*t State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Gam von. Pas­ tor Sunday School 9:30 a m; classes for all agc» Mcvmng Wor­ thip 10:45 a m Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbow* of JJ Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or firn grade). Kuh Club or Junior Bible quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Mlmanes or Teen Bible Qmz (age* 13-I9r. Adult Bible Study • No age Itmitt WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadwav. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Rev Bob’ Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Service* Sun­ day. 11-00 am; Sunday School. 10 a.m for all age*. GRACE BJU.1HKEN UIBI.E CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBIT. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hasting* at cor­ ner of Mill St ) Affiliated *ifh Conservative Crui e Brethren Chun nes. International Pavtor Ru* Sarver. 945-9224. Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 00 p m.; Wedncvday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All age* always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Chunh of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion "315 W. Center St (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center Si ) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charle* P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F William Voeibcrg. Director of Mu-Jc Sunday Worship - 8 a m. and 10 am Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 600 p.m evening Service; Wednesday 7.00 p m. Service* for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St. Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more derail*. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 ini South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-3543. Sunday School al 10:00 a m. Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Ser­ Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m ; group Thursday* senior meals 12- mation call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeff Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 94H2549 Saturday services 6.00 pm Sunday Service Times arc 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a.m and 11:20 a.m Nursery and Children'* activities thru the 4th grade available tor all weekend services Tuesday Bible study and Prayer and Share at 10 00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group (6th thru I2lh grade) meets Wednesday 6 30 pm. also. Nursery and chil­ dren's activities thru the 5th grade arc provided. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard M«xxe. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hour* Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sun­ day Morning 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 am Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-I2l Sunday •“evening service 6 00 pm Wednesday. 6-8 p m Pioneer Chib (Gr K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m ) Wednesday. 7 p.m . Prayer Meet­ ing (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vice* - 9:15 a m. Morning Prayer; 11XX) a m Holy Communion 6XX) p.m. evening prayer service Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6.00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-96DI Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer u*cd for all services Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9:30 a tn Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladie* Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roses*. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celeb'jnon 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator Sunday 4887 Coat* Grose Rd. vice al 6 00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m School QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 We*t Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m; Worship 11 a m . PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Re* Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Mass Sunday at 9:30 am 9:30. Church Service 10.30 am This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY -Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise & Worship 10:30 am ,6XX) pm.; Wed. 6:30 pm Jews Club for tarn & girls ages 4-12. Pastors Divid and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone i» Someone Special" Fa information call I-6I6-73I-5I94 a I-517-852-I8D6 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senia Pastor Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 am.. 1000­ 10:45 a.m Sunday School fa all age* and our second Worship Ser­ vlet is from 11XX) a.m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship service* and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes fa adults ano our “Kid's Tunc" is a great time of celebrating Christ fa all ages 2 yn thru Sth grade* Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd (Across from Tom's Market). We look. for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Nonh St. Hastings Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse, Minister for Youth and Faith Formation Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday, Jan. 17-7:00 p m. Crossways; 7 00-9.00 pm. Mothers A More Saturday. Jan 19 - 1000 a m. Catechism 2; I 30 pm.. Catechumcnate. 8 00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Jan 20 - 8XX) & 1045 a m Wor­ ship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Annual Congregation Meeting. 12:30 p.m.. Little AngeKFIying Doves. God's Children. Monday. Jan. 21 - 7:00 pm. Vtston fa Grace. Tuesday. Jan 22 - 7:00 p.m.. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Jan 23 - 10XX) am.. Wordwatchen. 7XX) p.m. Wor­ ship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets Church phone (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all Boors. Kathy Brown. Pastor Lisa Steven*. Di­ rector of Christian Education Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 am - LIVE* Under the Dome 9:30 a m - Sunday School. 9.15 and 10 30 - Refreshments 11:00 a m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church fa ages five through second grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pasta Willard H Curtis. Parish Associate Sunday. Jan. l7 - 8 30a.m Women's Bible Study • Adult classroom; 7 00 Women's Board Meeting Lounge Saturday. Jan 19 - 9:30­ 12:30 Church Officer Training in Mason. 10:00 Noah's Ark Preschool sledding at Northeast­ ern School. Sunday. Jan 20-8.30 a m Chancel Char. 9 00a m. Tra­ ditional Worship Service. 9:20 pm a.m Children's Worship. 10:00 a m. Coffee Hour; 10:10 a m Children'* Christmas Program Sharpe Hall. 11 20 a.m Contem­ porary Worship Service; 11:40 a m Children'* Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH • AM 1220 The II 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week Nursery is provided during both Services Children's Worship is available dunng both Services Monday. Jan 21 - 8:30 am Staff meets for prayer and planning. 7.00 p m Committee Night - all Standing Committees except Stewardship. 7.30 pm. Trustee* - Church Lounge Tues­ day. Jan. 22 - 6 15 a.m Men's Bible Study - Church Lounge. Wednesday. Jan 23 - 9 30 a m Circle Study Leaders. 12 00 noon Endowment Committee - Lounge. b 00 p m Church Night Supper - Dining Room. 6.45 p m. Ptaise Team. 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir; 7 XX) pm Spanish class fa ele­ mentary student* with Kairn VanDcnBerge 724 Robert Miller Shassberger LANSING - Robert Miller Shassbergcr. age 85. of Lansing. ML passed away, al his home, on Thursday. Jan. 10. 2002. He was born on Nov. 14. 1916 in Lansing. MI. the son of Ernest J. and Neila Miller Shassberger. He graduated from Lansing Central High School in 1934 and M.S.U. with a B.A. in Business Administration in 1938. He was employed by John Deere Company of Lansing for 33 years as the branch house accountant and the City of Lansing for 10 years as the Senior Analyst VII Income Tax Department. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Moore Shassberger on Feb. 14. 2000; step-brother and wife, Donald and Clara Severance; parents, Ernest J. and Nella Miller Shassberger; and brothers-in-law, John C. Moore and Charles Selheimer. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara J. (LcRoy) Sleeper, sons, Thomas C. (Mary) Shassberger and Stephen E. (Marilynn) Shassberger; grandchildren. Jeffrey (Kelly), Brian (Jennifer). Joshua, Leah, Bethany, Michael Sleeper, John (Ami), Tom (Michelle), Rob (Tammy). Deborah (Michael Baker), Steve (Lori) and Scott (Shannon) Shassberger; great grandchil­ dren, Anna and Gordon Sleeper, Colin and Molly Shassberger. Kyra and Brent Shassberger, Danny and David Shassberger. Lindsey, Madeleine and Abigail Baker. Steve, Jordan, Maren and Brendan Shassberger, Scott, Samantha and Sarah Shassberger; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Selheimer and Martha Moore; cousins, Fred (Kris) Shassberger and Doug (Betty) Shassberger of Grand Rapids, MI; and niece Janet Severance Rittcngcr of Jackson. Ml. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 14, 2002 at the E«cs-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Rev. Dr. Patrick D. Shelley officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Plymouth Congregational Church­ Endowment Fund, 2001 E. Grand Rapids Ave., Lansing. MI 48912. Arrangements were made by EstesLeadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Marie M. Welton ALTO - Marie M. Welton, age 86, of Alto, passed away Thursday. Jan. 10. 2002 at Home of Hope Hospice Cutlerville. Mrs. Marie M. Welton, was born on Oct. 18, 1915 at Solon Township, Kent County, MI, the daughter of Ray and Sarah (Melting) Bloomfield. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area. Mrs. Welton retired in 1978 from Kecbler Bakery, after 26 years of service. After her retirement she attended the Adult Education program at Caledonia Community Schools and earned her high school diploma. She was married to Harold Welton on Feb. 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids. She attended Gaines United Brethren Church for many years. She is survived by her children, Shirley (Robert) Smith of Middleville. Barbara (Richard) Rose of Caledonia, Butch (Donna) Welton of Caledonia, Sheila (Paul) Dykstra of Freeport; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother. Wayne (Lorraine) Scott of Grand Rapids; two sister-in-laws. Gladys Konkle of Grand Rapids. Patricia Shear of Grand Haven; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band of 61 years, Harold E. Welton and son. Kenneth Welton. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 14. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Pastor Mark Beers officiated. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Home of Hope Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Franklin Morin HASTINGS - Franklin Morin, age 32. of Hastings, died unexpectedly, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 at his residence. He was bom May 3, 1969 in Owosso, the son of Dennis and Loilec (Kendall) Morin. He attended Bullock Creek area schools and later received his GED. Frank was self employed, working con­ struction for many years, and was currently working in sales. Frank enjoyed building and repairing mort anything. He enjoyed fishing and being at the beach. Surviving are his fiancee. Ailea Bristol of Hastings; children. River Morin and Brittany Morin; mother, Loilee Morin of Midland; brother. Christopher Morin of Midland; sisters. Marilee Morin of Grand Rapids, Elizabeth Morin of Mid-land; grandparents; aunts; uncles; and cousins. Funeral sen ices were held Thursday. Jan. 10. 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. C)blt CCAtle.8 ‘ GRAND RAPIDS - Doris L. Raver, 92, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings and Middleville died Friday, Jan. 11. 2002 at Crystal Manor in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Raver was bom on Jan. 19, 1909 in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of Howard and Viola (Poore) Hartzell. She was raised in the Anderson, IN area and attended schools there, graduating in 1928 from Anderson High School. She then went on to attend Purdue University. She was married Io Charles M. Ruver on Dec. 24, 1931. The couple lived in Minnesota, Grand Rapids, had a blueberry farm in the Wayland/Moline area for sever­ al years, moved to Middleville in 1955 and to Hastings in 1985. Mrs. Raver was a well-known seamstress, doing wedding dresses, finished quilts for Hastings fabric shops and various other sewing for many years. She was a member of Unity Church of Grand Rapids, enjoyed gardening, member of the Prairie Garden Club of Middleville, taught 4-H in the Middleville area for over 25 years. Mrs. Raver is survived by a daughter, Alice (Jerry) Bradley of Alto; granddaugh­ ters, Cheryl (Andy) Graham of Mattawan. Christina (Chris) Yoder of Watervliet, Carina (Jeff) Lasch of Hastings; three great grandsons; one great granddaughter, sever­ al nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Charles, in 1986; a brother and a sister. Services were held Monday, Jan. 14, 2002 at Wren Funeral. Rev. G. Kent Keller officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland Home, 2100 Raybrook Suite #303, Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 or Alzheimcrs Disease Foundation. HOLLAND - Ruth M. Huntley, age 87, of Holland and formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002 at Holland Community Hospital. Mrs. Huntley was bom on Feb. 12, 1914 in Hillsdale, MI, the daughter of Lowell and Minnie (McConkie) McCarty. She was raised in the Covert, Ml area and attended schools there, graduating in 1931 from Covert High School and Hillsdale College in 1935. She moved to Detroit where she worked at the Parke Davis Company. She was married to J. Franklin Huntley on Nov. 25, 1938 and moved to Hastings in 1945. She was a long-time active member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, former member of Hastings Women’s Club and was well-known, affectionately, in her neighborhood as the “cookie and candy lady." Mrs. Huntley is survived by her sons, John (Bonnie) Huntley of Hastings and Craig (Sally) Huntley of Clinton Twp., MI: granddaughters, Jill (Colin) Carpenter and Amy (Jeff Mackson) Huntley; great grand­ sons, Arie and Asher; sister, Lois Smith of Rochester Hills, MI; daughter-in-law, Judy Huntley of Traverse City. Preceding ho* in death were her parents; husband. 1 Franklin Huntley on Sept. 1, 1976; and by a son, Dennis Huntley on July 27.2001. Services were held Wednesday. Jan. 16; 2002 at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Rev. Kathy Brown officiated. Burial was held at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. PLAINWELL - Pastor Freddie Marshall of Plainwell, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2002. Pastor Marshall was bom in Magoffin County, Ky. on April 20, 1926, the son of Lesley and Frankie (Risner) Marshall. He was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the U.S. Army. For over 20 years he was an employee of the K VP Sutherland Paper Company and he was a timber buyer for 15 years. He w*as a founding minister of the Pentecostal Church of Christ in Orangeville. Pastor enjoyed and took great pride in his yard and his flowers. He will be remem­ bered for his greatest work, his ministry to others and his love of the Bible. Pastor is survived by his wife, Venus (Risner), whom he married on Sept. 24, 1945; a daughter, Gail Boysen of Shelbyville; grandchildren. LaDawn (Donnie) Collard of Delton. Nathaniel, Jerame and Jacob Pallet!, all of Shelbyville; a brother, Joe (Doris) Marshall of Royalton. Ky.; a sister. Maxine (Frank) Whitaker, of Royalton, Ky.; several brothers and sistersin-law; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother. Bennie Marshall; and a sister. Jewel Cole. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. Jan. 16, 2002, at the Pentecostal Church of Christ, Orangeville. Pastors Mike Risner, Rich Sheldon and James Hall officiated. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions Io the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams Gores Funeral Home. Delton. 2002 at his home. He was bom Oct. 10, 1941, the son of Howard Hubbard Sr. and Doris (Nye) Hubbard of Goshen, Ind. He had lived in Goshen the past 39 years. He was married Jan. 6,1967 in Goshen tc Mary K. Newbry. she survives. Mr. Hubbard was a night supervisor of production at Dairy Fanners of America (milk processing). t He served in the Army in Germany and at Fort Knox, discharged in 1966. He was a member of Goshen American Legion. Post #30; Goshen, DAV, Post #15. He was preceded by his father. Surviving are his mother, Doris Hubbard; two daughters, Vicki (Michael) Elder of North Webster and Kim Hubbard, of Goshen, Ind.; two sons, Howard (Solidia) Hubbard, III, of Elkhart, lad. and David (Jennifer) Hubbard, of South Bend, Ind.; five grandchildren, and expecting one more grandchild; two sisters, Jean (Dennis) Thompson, of Goshen. Ind. and Darlene (Richard) Mix, of Paw Paw, MI. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Rev. Jewell Hager of the First General Baptist Church of Michigan City will officiate. Burial will be at Violett Cemetery of Goshen, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by' the YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen, Indiana. Arlie Goforth NASHVILLE - Ms. Arlie Goforth, age 80. of Nashville died Sunday, Jan. 14 at Carvath Village in Middleville. Funeral ser­ vices for Ms. Goforth are pending at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. More Obituaries Appear on Page 7 Doris M. Pettit CALEDONIA - Doris M. Pettit, age 76, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002. She is survived by her husband, John L. Pettit of Caledonia; her brother-in-law, Donald F. Pettit of California; and her nieces. Debbie and Renee. Funeral services for Doris were held on Saturday. Jan. 12, 2002 at the MatthysseKuipcr-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). Pastor Dan Matheny officiat­ ed. Interment at Alaska Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the American Cancer Society or the Children^ Miracle Network. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home, Caledonia. �Ths Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 - Page 7 I ....... Obit twites - Stanton-Morgan to be wed March 9 Onks Ill-Hook to marry Feb. 23 Keith and Belinda Morgan of Delton arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Darcy, to Morgan to Ben­ jamin Wayne Staton, the son of Fred and Vai Staton of Delton. The bride-to-be is a 1999 graduate of Delton Kellogg and currently works at First Community Federal Credit Union in Rich­ land. Ben graduated from Delton Kellogg in 1998. He is employed at landscape farms. A March 9th wedding will take place at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Putting the final touches on a courtship that began four years ago on a mission trip to Venezuela, David Hatfield Onks ill and Caren Theresa-Lorraine 1 look will be mar­ ried on Feb. 23, 2002. David is the son of David and Cynthia Onks of Stafford, Va. Caren is the daughter of Rex and Kay Hook of Hastings, Ml, and Wiley and Carol Rhodes of Delton, Ml. What God has joined together let no man put under. Dr. Cary S. Peabody, MD Troy R. Hill Edith Rose Lane GRAND RAPIDS - Dr. Cary S. Peabody, MD, age 88, formerly of Lake Odessa, MI and Youngstown. OH. passed away on Jan. 12, 2002 at Porter Hills Presbyterian Village in Grand Rapids. MI. Dr. Peabody was bom Dec. 21, 1913 in Lake Odessa to Dr. Charles H. and Neva V. (Buck) Peabody He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1931 and Albion College in 1935. His education continued at the University of Michigan Medical School where he graduated in 1939. and then at the University of Wisconsin where he complet­ ed post-graduate work in ophthalmology. He served as a physician in the U.S. Army Medical Corps with the rank of cap­ rain during World War II from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Peabody moved to Youngstown, OH, where he practiced ophthalmology for 25 years. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Lake Odessa in 1976, and then to Grand Rapids in 1990. Dr. Peabody is survived by Marion, his loving wife of 60 years; his nieces, Bonnie Byom and Virginia Printz Fedderson; and his nephew. Philip Printz. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Burial will be in Lakeside Ceme-tery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Fund at Porter Hills Village. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. AUSTIN. TX - Troy R. Hill, age 37. of Austin, TX, and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 in Royal Oak, Mich. He was born Feb. 2,1964 in Battle Creek, the son of Arthur B. and Marguerite L. (Hctmansperger) Hill. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1983. He was most recently employed by Lakeway Resorts in Austin, Tx. Troy also provided six months of loving care to his ailing Mother He inherited a love for flowers and gar­ dening from his grandfather. He also enjoyed music and photography. In his youth he waa an active participant in scouts. He was preceded in death by two broth­ ers, Brian D. Hill and Bruce J. Hill. Surviving are his parents; siblings, Karla (Jimmie) Clark of Lexington, N.C., Linda (Steve) Hayden of Orchard Lake, Jay (Sue) Hill of Lansing, Jerry (Denise) Hill of Clarkston, Dean Hill of Hastings, Kim Hill of Kalamazoo, and Nyla Hill (Cheryl Deane) of Royal Oak; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 13. 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Officiated was Rev. Rich Moore and Dana Hill. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. LANSING - Edith Rose Lane, 86 years of age, formerly of Lake Odessa, beloved mother and friend, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at Tendercare West Nursing Home in Lansing after a long illness. Rose was bom in Ionia, Michigan on December 4, 1915, the daughter of Bun Sr. and Hazel (Sheperd) Fisher. She married Maurice William Lane on February 3,1946 in Lake Odessa. Rose was an active member in the Eastern Star, Central United Methodist Church, and enjoyed volunteer work for the Lake Odessa Historical Society. She spent many enjoyable hours working on the history of Lake Odessa and collected many artifacts. Rose retired from Keeler Brass Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice William Lane; three brothers, Mr. Burt Fisher, Jr., Mr. Royal Fisher and Mr. Charles Fisher, and twin grandsons. Rose is survived by her daughter, Priscilla Jean Lane of Lansing; two step­ daughters, Mrs. Midgie (Gene) Wilson of Sumrail, MS., and Mrs. Joyce (Earl) Myers of Rio Linda, CA.; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary (Royal) Fisher of Hastings, and Mrs. Dotty (Charles) Fisher of AZ.; a niece, Mrs. Nola (Thomas) Edwards of Hastings; and a cousin, Michael Rybarczyk of Zeeland. Visitation will be Thursday, January 17. 2002 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. and 7.00 9:00 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 18, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Central United Methodist Church Helping Hands Fund, Lake Odessa Historical Society, American Heart Association or American Cancer Association. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2001-23037-DE Estale of Dons A. E*ey. Deceased Date of bMh: 7-20-1920 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Dons A. Eikey. who lived at 690 W. Mam Street. Mridleville. Michigan died 8-26-00 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patncia Burtch, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St. Ste 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. January 10. 2002. John K. Gray (P27368) 325 S. Union Street Traverse City. Ml 49684 231-947-7160 Patricia Burtch 141 Bridgewood Drive Battie Creek. Ml 49015 (1/17) Smiths to celebrate 50th anniversary On January 19th, 2002, Don and Pam Smith will celebrate their golden anniver­ sary with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In honor of their anniversary, their chil­ dren sent them on a trip to England where they had originally met and married. While there, they celebrated with Pam’s family and enjoyed three weeks of vacation. Don and Pam have four children: Forest Smith. Linda and Alan Conrad. Dan Smith, and Felicity and Tim Lauric. They also have 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grand­ children. GIRL, Jacelin Eve, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 5, 2002 at 4:35 a.m. to DeAnna and Darrell Brown of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Justin Daniel, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 29, 2001 at 1:58 p.m. to Jen­ nifer Rogers and James Triick of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Casey Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 29, 2001 at 4:16 p.m. to Charles and Samantha Hoyle of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Ward Eugene Jr., bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 27, 2001 at 8:38 p.m. to Debra and Ward Eugene Smith Sr. of Lyons. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 21 inch­ es long. BOY, Alexander John, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 4.2002 at 8:38 a.m. to Sta­ cy and Kyle Steward of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. BOY, Joshua Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 4. 2002 at 8:04 p.m. to Harry and April Knocrzer of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Anna Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 6. 2002 at 12:12 a.m. to Nick and Cyndi Rock of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jayden Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 2, 2002 at 9:06 p.m. to John Benedict and Jennie Purdum of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Lois Todd to mark 90th birthday Lois Todd will be 90 years young Thurs­ day. Jan. 17. Cards would be welcome at 230 Coats Grove Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Celebration will be from 2-5 p.m Sunday. Jan. 20 at Hastings First Baptist. TWINS, Anthony Steven and Victoria Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 27. 2001 to Shannon and Jake Mix of Hast­ ings. Anthony was bom at 5:36 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 18 inches long. Victoria was bom at 5:37 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and was 19 inches long. MORTGAGE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery, an unmarried woman, to Aames Funding Corporation, a California corporation, mortgagee, dated December 24. 1998 and recorded January 4. 1999. by Instrument No. 1023100, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Citibank. N.A. as Trustee by assignment submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three and 9’100 Dollars ($102.943.09) including interest at the rate of 10% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on February 21. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44, Sunset Shore s No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 10. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citibank. N.A. as Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 0927 (2/7) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 9, 2002 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Rogers. Bellmore. Lyons, Greenfield. McKenna Viimont. Flint absent Also, ten (10) guests. Motion by Greenfield, support by Bellmore to approve and place on file the minutes of the closed meeting and the regular board meeting held on December 12. 2001. Motion by McKenna, support by Rogers to appoint Mr Ray Schaubel to the Board of Review He wiM complete Robert Rath's term which expires January of 2003 Motion by Greenfield, support by McKenna to adopt Ordinance *2001-87 Rezonmg for Welton on Morning Star Df Roll call vote. CARRIED. Motion to accept First Reading of Ordinance *2002-88 - Rezoning for Pandl on Wal-mart Outlet *2. Ro* can vote. CARRIED Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment Treasurer's Report. Zoning Report. Police Report all receive and filed. Discussion ol Outdoor Gathering Ordinance. New language to be presented next month. Motion to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by: Roger Viimont. Supervisor (1-17) BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT 1 OBSERVER J | Stete of Michigan Protoete Court County of Berry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2001-23338OE Estate of PATRICIA N. MULFORD. DECEASED. Date of birth: 09-29-30 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. PATRICIA N. MULFORD, who lived al CARVETH VILLAGE. MIDDLEVILLE. Michigan died OCTO­ BER 6. 2001 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to PATRICIA L MELDRUM. named personal representative, or proposed rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 220 WEST COURT STREET. HASTINGS and the months after the date of pubicabon of this notice. January 9. 2002 JAMES J. GOULOOZE (P44497) 629 WEST STATE STREET. SUITE 203 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 616/945-2255 PATRICIA L. MELDRUM 1249 EAST BROWN ROAD FREEPORT. Ml 49X3 (1/17) Juan Jose Rodrigucz, Minneapolis, MN and Abigail Brooke La Bin, Minneapolis, MN. Andrew Aubrey Anger, Hastings and Alaina Elizabeth Kelly, Hastings. David Jackson Lohnes, Saipan, MP and Holly Rachelle Quigley, Saipan, MP. Edward Harry Pease, Middleville and Leslie Joy Freeman, Middleville. William Kyle Baker, Delton and Malinda Carol Stampfler, Delton. Michael Thomas Wunk, Middleville and Cindy Marie Rose, Middleville. John Jay Hopkins, III and Boxborough, MA and Amelia Del Rosario G. Alarcon, Boxborough, MA. Charles Russell Ross, Hickory Comers, and Elaine Kay Cheney, Hickory Comers. Charles Harland Guernsey, Hastings and Snejana Rouseva Dobreva, Hastings. Charles Andrew Stuck, Hastings and Charice Danielle Still, Hastings. Chad Thomas Moore, Battle Creek and Natalie Dawn Wood, Battle Creek. Daniel Jay Dintaman, Plainwell and Deborah L. Woodard, Plainwell. Kenneth William Lampert, Hastings and Andrea Kay Bolthouse, Hastings. Joe Kenneth Daniel, Hastings and Karen Sue Darnel, Hastings. David Lee Yoder, Freeport and Linda Lee Penn-Davies, Kentwood. Donald Martin Stampfler, Delton and Lisa Marie Harrison, Delton. 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME Evelyn L (Kirtland) Gunn SUNFIELD - Evelyn L. (Kirtland) Gunn of Sunfield, Michigan (also of Kentwood), passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 in Kentwood, Michigan, at the age of 87. She was bom Oct.2, 1914 in Lakeview, Michigan, the daughter of Clare and Losia (Bass) Kirtland. Mrs. Gunn was preceded in death by both her parents, and her husband, Adam Gunn. Surviving are three children, Losia Marks of Lansing, Hugh Gunn of Caledonia, and Kathy (Dan)Keuhs of Kentwood; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one great great granddaugh­ ter, and one sister. Sue Taylor of Sturgis. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 14, 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI. Rev. Brian Sheen officiated. The pallbearers were David Gunn, Adam Gunn II, Hugh Gunn Jr., Drew Marks, and Perry Edgecomb. An interment service followed the funeral at the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken, Michigan. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Grand Rapids Hospice in mem­ ory of Mrs. Gunn, c/o Rosier Funeral Home, P.O. Box 36 Sunfield, Ml 48890. The arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information, www.lcgacy.com. Owen Darnel Angst PEARLAND, TEXAS - Owen Darrel Augst, age 56, of Pearland, Texas passed away Jan. 12, 2002. Owen was bom in Hastings, on June 20, 1945, the son of Scotty and Rose Cook Augst. He received his honorable discharge from the United States Air Force in 1972. Owen was a trainer with United Space Alliance in Clear Lake City. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Gabriel of Pearland, Texas; his mother. Rose Draghi of Michigan; his brothers, Vaughn Augst of Indiana and Ernest Augst of Michigan; his sisters, Geraldine Winslow of Arizona and Bonnie Rockefeller of Michigan; his children, Eric Wilcox and wife, Suzanne, Sarah Parish and husband, Scott, Deena Augst and Troy Augst, all of Houston, Texas; and two step-daughters. Brandie Kennedy and husband, Troy of Austin and Wendy Sullivan and husband, Tra of Dallas; grandchildren, Brandon, Taylor and Blake Wilcox, Hunter and Parker Kennedy and Macey Sullivan. The funeral service was held Tuesday Jan. 15, 2002 at Jeter Memorial Funeral Chapel. Reverend Sam Cranberry officiat­ ed. Interment was private. Arrangements were made by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, Friendswood, Texas. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia A. Kearney and Richard Kearney, husband and wile, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 19.2000 and recorded June 27.2000 in Document No. 1046029. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine and 88'100 Dollars ($136.169 88) including interest at the rate ot 11.775% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given th?t the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the nortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub ic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 31. 2002 The premises are located in tie Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 35. Willsons Plat of Turner Lake, as recorded in Liber 5 of Ptats, Page 19. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated December 27. 2001 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Ameriquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48063 (248) 457-1000 (1/24) FORECLOSURE NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY PE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition ot a mortgage made by Jeff A. Slunck and Vickie M Slunick aka Vicki M. Siunick husband and wife to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage, dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in instrument number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for the DLI ABS Trust Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2000-7 by an assignment dated December 19, 2001. and recorded on January 4. 2002 in instrument num­ ber 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Eighty Five Cents ($59,134.85) including interest at 10.000% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml on February 28.2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the City ol Plainwell, County of Barry State ol Michigan, and are described as: The land in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. aN in Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. January 7. 2002 Michael M. Grand. Attorney 31731 NORTHWESTERN HWY.. *280w FARMINGTON HILLS. Ml 48334 (248)851-4411 (2/14) State of Michigan Probate Coun County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Hie No. 2001-23336-DE Estate of DOROTHY STONE. Deceased Date ol birth: 5/8/09 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Dorothy Stone, who uved at Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Michigan died 11/27/01. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Maynard Stone. Jr., named personal representative or p.oposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. 3rd floor Courts and Law Bldg., Hastings. Ml and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. December 30. 2001 William M. Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Maynard Stone. Jr. 224 Warren Freeport. Ml 49325 616765-3577 (1/17) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph Owen Keeler. Jr. and Pnsciliae C. Keeler a/k/a Priscttta C. Keeler, hue­ band and wife, mortgagor, to Grand Valley Co-op Credit Union, a state cnartered credit union, mort­ gagee. whose address is 3787 Sparks Dr.. S.E.. Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 by a mortgage dated March 16. 2000, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, on April 6. 2000 as Document No. 1042853. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the dale of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum ot $62,062.40, and interest will continue on the principal balance of $59,259.56 at the rate of ten (10%) percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in sak< mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney's fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the mortgages premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East Door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 Court Street. Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. February 21. 2002 at 1:00 p m The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Cartion. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as followsThe West 350 feet of the North 374 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 8 West and commonly known as 6502 Tischer Road. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849. Notice * further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the dale of sale Dated: January 9. 2002 TWOHEY MAGGIN I. PLC Attorneys for Grand Valley Co-Op Credit Union By: David Schootenbarg (P30810) Business Address: 212 Waters Butting 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (2/14) ANNE? HEALTH FOODS • ANNES HEALTH FOODS • ANNE'S HEALTH FOODS N in IRIRGIIK FOODS OKGflflIC « Chicken Broth 6 Uegetable Broth fllflCER tniER’GEn-c TnnGERine «« o RftSPBtRRY MeSl./S Traditional medidnals Sir*» -os mu S11-2I now FOODS Cold Season « TEAS Prostate Support w»rh So«v FWna»-TO Neme and Lycopene 9C SHLE BRI Ct s3.11 a S3.67 ■ nature’s Path Organic __ _ Instant Oatmeal G? fH, SALE s*| *7 OCX price ! r-Mo Saw Palmetto Extract DCL3LE STRENGTH -y -|I 240 Soft's SALE c-y-y PRICE -■ 60 Sc-yei SALE PRICE Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to “Had It in New Jersey," whose husband puts his kids first in their marriage. They live with him three days a week, although the custody agreement said every other weekend. Her husband also insisted they be included on all vacations. Ann, please tell “Had It” to run as fast as she can and never look back. I, too, married a nice man with teenage children. I love kids and never would have imagined they could be so disrespectful and greedy. In “Joe’s” divorce settlement, he agreed to share custody of the children along with paying child support and college tuition. When they were in college, they ac­ tually sued Joe for additional child support, even though he had paid plenty. 1 know when you marry a divorced man. the stepchildren come with the package, but there is no reason they should tag along on every vacation. “Had It” should tell her husband that he is welcome to take the kids on vacation while she stays home and en­ joys the solitude. - The Insignificant Other in Texas. Dear Texas: Stepparents should make every effort to get along with the stepchil­ dren (and vice versa), but there is no reason to include them in everything. Married cou­ ples are entitled to take vacations without Notice of Mortgage Forectoaura Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEmSE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Milter and Linda Miller, husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) V Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999. and recorded on November 29, 1999 in Document • 1036480, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One, National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999, which was recorded on Augus. 9. 2000. in Document *1045361. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 01/100 dollars ($83,942 01). including interest at 12.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on February 14, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Norineast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan: thence East 315 teat along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West. 1219.6 feet along the center line of Lindsey Road Right-of-Way for the True Place of Beginning, thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West. 218.8 feet along said centertine; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 feet; thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West. 50 feet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 feet to the point of intersection of a line herein under described as line "A': thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 360 feet, more of less, along Line "A" to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from the Point of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. Line "A" being described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thence West 40 rods for the Place of Beginning- thence Southwesterly to the Southwest comer of tne Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and for the Place of Ending The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: January 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott $ Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 Ftte *200020136 Panthers (1/31) rv; smm Celestial Seaswings GREED TER ^7 lemon Zinger t&sisfcS 20 SHLE s“> "70 B*?» PRICE Z.fU sq O.yt) (616) 9464)876 Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to “Tom" for 50 years. He is a good hus­ band, a fine father and a loving grandfather. Tom is a private person and docs not like to ta*k very much. Sometimes I’m lonely, but I have learned to live with that. So, what’s the problem? Tom will not wear his gold wedding band unless I insist. This is a relatively new development. For the first 35 years we were married, he wore the ring for dress-up occasions and to church. Now, it is a constant battle to get him to wear it at all. He says he doesn’t like jewelry. He wears a wristwatch, however, and never takes it off except to shower. He says the wedding ring is “just a piece of jewelry" and has no real significance. He asked me not to nag him about it and said he will wear it when he goes out, “if he thinks about it." It hurts me that my husband thinks of his wedding band as only a piece of jewelry. When we were married, the minister had us say, “With this ring, I thee wed." It was a moving movement for me, and for Tom also, or so I thought. He has a stubborn NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C Koch, a single man. of 13755 Burchett Road, Plainwell. Michigan 49080. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated Jurt8 12. 2000, end recorded on June 21. 2000. in Instrument Number 1045800 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National Banking Association, whose address is 770 Kenmoor. SE. Suite 201, Grand Rapids 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16, 2000, and recorded on June 21, 2000, with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument Number 1045801, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Dollars and Five Cents ($24,390.05) and no suit or proceedings at tew having been instituted io recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 21. 2002 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of that sate, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol­ lows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Norths-st 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North Eight Rods; thence East 20 Rods; thence South 8 Rods; thence West 20 Rods to the beginning. Item *08-12-020-017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 7. 2002 Northpomle Bank 770 Kenmore. SE. Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 Drafted by: Wifeam M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Sta 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (2/7) There’s no better time to book a Carnival cruise than right now. Because for a limited time, your local cruise expert is offering special savings on "Fun Ship" cruises. Act now for the best price and you can enjoy all the fabulous entertainment, fine dining, exciting destinations, pamper­ ing service and wide variety of fun that can only be found on Carnival. See for yourself why Carnival is The Most Popular cruise Line in the World? mice S11.66 10 to 4 • 104 E State Street Ring fight Special Savings on Carnival “Fun Ship** Cruises. snmeu guard ANNE'S HEALTH FOODS Fr.os«i 10 to 0 dragging the kids along. I hope “Had ItV husband sees this. He needs to get the mes­ sage. CRUISE SALE: WISETV WX • 8 AUXETS pmee s2.54 CX-CV Stepkids first Ml -40058 A DAY CRUISES 7 DAY CRUISES ,._*299 .™»399 G^XLnarel C* VlUlSv —- : CT- Mp'.rrtrLW.rtlnra streak, and the more I talk about the ring, the more determined he becomes to ignore me. What should I do? - Feeling Hurt in Florida. Dear Florida: Don’t let this become a bat­ tle of wills. It has already gone too far. Is it possible that the ring has become uncom­ fortable? He may need to have it resized. Meanwhile, say no more about the ring ex­ cept v-hen he docs wear it. A complimen­ tary remark might be in order - something like, “That ring looks wonderful on your hand. It gives you an aura of dignity.” I’ll bet after such a comment, he will be in­ clined to wear it more often. Down in smoke Dear Ann Landers: I have a question for you. Why do some restaurants and hotels ad over the United States permit smoking on the premises? I was recently on vacation in Nevada, arrived late and didn’t get to bed until well after midnight. I woke up at 4 a.m. coughing, nearly choking and gasping for air. I was in a room that was supposed to be “non-smoking,” but apparently, the pre­ vious occupant paid no attention to the rules. The bedcovers, carpeting and draperies recked of the stuff. People who MUST smoke should take their cigarettes outdoors. They do not have the right to endanger the lives of others. If a person had a gun and threatened me with it, he could go to jail. So why don’t they send smokers to jail when they threaten the lives of others? - Jackie in Fremont, Calif. Dear Fremont: Even though smoking cigarettes is self-destructive, addictive and prohibited in many places, it is not against the law. There arc many restaurants and ho­ tels around the country that are smoke-free. If guests do not abide by the rules, it is up to the management to do something about it I hope you complained and let them know what happened. I do not have ashtrays in my home, and anyone who is rude enough not to notice and proceeds to light up is told, “Sorry, 1 do not allow smoking in my home. If you are addicted to the point where you MUST have a cigarette, you will have to go out­ side." If this is viewed as being inhos­ pitable, too bad; those arc the rules, and I stick by them. I made up my mind when I was 15 years old that I would never smoke or drink. I have kept the pledge to myself, and it was one of the smartest decisions I ever made. A study published in the British Medical Journal tracked the rising death toll in China, where two thirds of all males be­ come smokers. Their findings were awe­ some. China is home to 20 percent of the worlds population and consumes 30 per­ cent of the world’s cigarettes. The study found that 25 percent of all the deaths in Chinese people in Hong Kong in 1998, ages 35 to 69. were attributable to tobacco. If those numbers don’t make you want to kick the habit what will it take? Seek relief Dear Ann Landers: My mother is 49 years old and suffers from arthritis. She has had this painful disease for seven years. She hasn’t been to a doctor in almost five years, takes no medicine for her pain other than aspirin, and insists she’s doing the best she can. My mother can hardly move and is in constant pain. I remember when she had a wonderful sense of humor and was a plea­ sure to be with. Now, she is depressed and depressing to be around. She has a miser­ able attitude, and when people suggest she seek medical attention, she freezes them out. I am 20 years old and have two siblings, and the youngest is graduating from high school in June. My father has given up on Mom, saying he is fed up with her stub­ bornness. I am pretty sure he will leave her when my sister goes off to college. While everyone else has written off my mother, I have not. It hurts so much to see her suffer­ ing. There arc times when I cry because I fear she will not be able to walk down the aisle at my wedding or play with her grand­ children. I am desperate for a way to open Mom¥ eyes and make her sec that she is not only hurting herself but all of us who love her. Do you have any suggestions? - Suffering Too in Alabama. Dear Alabama: You say your mother has not been to a doctor in almost five years? That’s the first thing that must be changed. Several new pain-relieving drugs have come on the market, and your mother’s con­ dition could be dramatically improved if she found the perfect fit. If your mother won’t make an appointment, pick up the phone and call her physician to make the arrangements yourself. Tell her you will go with her, and don’t take no for an answer. Please show your mother this column, and tell her I am speaking directly to HER. And do let me know if, between the two of us, wc were able to get her to a doctor. If the answer is yes, it would i.iakc my day. Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Being Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndi­ cate neb page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.January 17. 2002 - Page 9 ............ ,,======■.■■....... .... ■■■..................... .... ........... . , ■ ..... ■; From TIMS to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht ---------- • ■ -............. The life and times of the Willits Family (Part IV) By Joyce F. Weinbrech ‘ Helen Willets Kesler was a very popular teacher, both in the country schools in Bar­ ry County and in the City of Hastings. After she retired she became interested in genealogy and did the Kesler family history first. She then began work on her own fam­ ily, the Willets. Her family wanted to share her work with our readers. She continues to write: “Sunday Church was no longer held in the town hall in Frederic. They met in the schoolhouse. For sometime members had talked about building a church. As with any new project, there has to be a talking period where questions can be raised. They had gone through that period and had started making some plans. “After the devastating effects of the epi­ demic of typhoid fever, the people had no spirit left to start a new project, which would present problems and would call for expenditure of money. Father was not going to allow the project to die before it could get off the ground. He had $88. He hired F.C. Jcnning to begin work on the church. He paid for lumber and supplies. When the work started other men came to help. Win­ ter came early so work had to be halted until spang. “Father began to look for other sources of money. His brother. Napoleon, in Califor­ nia, sent $50 toward the building fund. The conference Ladies Aid gave $16 dollars. The Church Extension gave $25 and North­ ern Missions also gave $25. “When this money was spent Father did what he enjoyed most, getting people to part with their money. He was always the first to contribute. He used it as a lever to get people to match his donation. In this case he pledged $5. He knew that he could use the board income money. He had con­ trol of the family money. “As the building began to take shape, more help was given until the building was completed. The fitting of the inside was the next project. The Ladies Aid was a good source of funds, special offering and socials, also added to the money. There was donations such as the Bible for pulpit. It was a large family Bible. “Wc have a record of the cost of some of the furnishings. A table cost $2 and a chair cost $2.50. The gasoline lamps cost $18. Gasoline for the lamps cost ’.8i a gallon; a globe cost 20c and a mantle cost I Off. Wc know that the church had a carpet as mon­ ey was donated for it. “An organ was purchased for the church. I suspect that our family organ was pur­ chased at the same time. The family organ cost $40. It was bought from Grinncl Bros, in Detroit and shipped by train to Frederic. There is no way that I can find out, but I am quite sure that Father made the bargain for two so he could get a better deal on the church organ. “There is a story that our mother paid for the organ from the money she took in from selling milk. I will not try to conjecture about this. Mother had to get the cows, which were pastured outside of town to milk them. One cow had a bell so Mother could find them. She milked the cows and sold the milk to customers. There is a story that Grandfather sent money with which to buy the cows. “The two girls took music lessons. Our Mother had a great deal of concern because except for the church there was little that was uplifting for the family. “Every year, the last week in August, the Methodist Protestant ministers from all over Michigan met for the annual confer­ ence at Midland Park. Gull Lake. The busi­ ness of the church, which served as a guide for the individual churches, was voted on and adopted. The last session was of special interest, as at that time the pastors were assigned their appointments for the next year. Frequently the assignment would be for three years. Members of a parish could request that the pastors family be moved and in that case it was the work of that com­ mittee to find a place for the pastor and fill the request of the parish. “Father always went to conference. He stayed in the hotel. Some of the ministers had a cottage where the family stayed as a sort of vacation. But Father was quite satis­ fied because he always went to see his mother before he went back to Frederic. “Grandma wanted to sec the church that Joe had built. So he brought his mother with him when he came home. It was a strange meeting. Grandmother Willits had never seen the children and the children and had no idea who she was. Grandma shook hands with Mother and the children. She was very fcrtnal in her greeting, which made the chil­ dren uneasy with being around her. Mother and Grandma got along very well. Mary Smith Willits told Mother stories of her life in England. Bunnell School house where Pastor Willits first preached in Barry Township, Barry County. Solomon Lawrence's Fruit Farms, Hickory Comers, Barry County. The family organ bought w...i Carrie Winds' income from milking her cows. “One of the stones had been told in the family, but until I discovered that Grandma had visited with Mother I was at a loss to know the origin of the stories. When she was seven yc?rs old. she and her father worked in a cloth mill in Lancastcrshire, England. She folded the cloth into bolts. And scrubbed back and forth on a bench until she had blushers on her bottom. She was a bright child and she wanted to learn to read. But girls were not taught to read. No one could sec any benefit except that it would make them dissatisfied with their lot in life. “The vicars wife told Mary that she would teach her to read if she would come to the vicarage. This would be after her work in the factory. She was told that the ‘Willoby Wisp’ would get down her throat and choke her to death if she went out after dark. Not to be slopped, she wound a scarf around her head and ran all the way to the vicarage. That hunger for learning was shown while she visited with Mother. “I have mentioned that Mother kept the Sunday School library books in her home. After the children were in bed. Mother would read to Grandma. Mother would read until she was hoarse. But grandma would ask. “Can’t you read a little longer?’ Our Mother always spoke with respect of Father’s Mother. The two ladies had one thing in common - they both loved our father. JJ. Willits. “Father took Grandmother back to Fosto­ ria where she lived with her daughter. Anna. She lived with Anna for 25 years until her death in 1910. “Life became less challenging after the church was built. On June 16. 1903. a son was born to the Willitses. He was named Wilson, for Mother’s brother. With the birth of a child some adjustments had to be made. But the observance of Sunday did not change. There was morning worship, after which there was a quiet afternoon of read­ ing with mother and the children. Everyone went to evening service. It was quite a job getting sleeping children undressed and ready for bed. “The survival of the church no longer depended on Father. After the church was built there was a good deal of pride among its members. The board of trustees took over the administration of the finances. The Ladies Aid was a strong arm of the church. They could be counted on for work and financial support, the women of the church formed a Missionary Society, sending mon­ ey- to people needing help. They cent money to Finland at that time. “There was a poor box in the church, which was replenished by- frequent offer­ ings. This money was used locally for peo­ ple who found themselves in slackened cir­ cumstances. The church was no longer a home mission. “The Methodist Protestant Church was quite democratic. The church membership voted on important questions related to the local church. Each year when the pastors met at Gull Lake for Conference the local church voted for the pastor to stay or to move. “The people decided that they wanted a new minister. The Sunday after conference. Father stood up in the pulpit and announced ‘I guess you’ll have to put up with me for another year.’ the silence was deafening. It filled every space in the room. Mother was holding Wilson with the other children around her. She stared straight ahead. How could she face the people who didn’t want the family? Her drcam of going away from this place where there was nothing uplifting but the church was in ruins. “It was a depressing year. Harold was bom on June 25. 1904, in the midst of all that conflict. He cried every night. Mother was physically and emotionally exhausted. “In August of 1905, when Father went to conference, he was assigned to go to Hick­ ory Comers. Barry County. Mother and the girls began to pack, as school would begin the first Monday in September. Mother and the children, along with the household goods, went by train to Augusta and by farm wagon to Hickory Comers. Father drove the horse and buggy, staying at night where he could find someone to let him stay over night and feed his horse. “Hickory Comers was a little town set in a rich farming community. There were two stores, a post office and two churches. Dr. Elliott had an office in town. He serviced the whole area, delivering babies to parents which he had also delivered. Clayton was bom on April 7, 1906. Having a doctor in town gave Mother a sense of security. It was an excellent place to recover a normal life. For the first time, Luclla and Clara had girl friends. “The Lawrence family had a big fruit farm, which provided employment for the young people in the neighborhood. The girls worked there, earning some money. They were not isolated and mingled with the other people on an equal basis. Father preached at the Bunnell School House. Luella and Clara made a number of life­ long friends in that neighborhood. “Having built the church in Frederic, it was not surprising that a church w-as built in the Bunnell neighborhood. I am sure that it gave an outlet for Father’s energy. The church on the comer of Pi for Road and Cedar Creek Road is still being used for church services. “The family had many friends that were special. Eddie and Anna Hersley owned most of Midland Park on Gull Lake. Many of the preachers bought lots and built cot­ tages as conference was held there each year. Eddie bought lots and built cottages. Eddie wanted to sell a lot to Mother for $ 10. When it came up for sale she could get a $100. He enjoyed the large Willits family and felt that the money would be well used. Father felt that it wasn’t quite honest and wouldn’t allow her to do it. “A person had to write a state teacher’s examination and p'iss it in order to teach in the rural schools in Michigan, and Luclla wrote the state examination passed it and was hired to teach the Polly School. She never lived at home except on rare occa­ sions because teachers were required to live in the district. She taught too far away to be able to get home. “Luclla. being the eldest child of the fam­ ily had always been a big help to Mother. She was especially helpful in caring for the younger children. “Clara was more of a spitfire. Things came out of her mouth, but it was over in a hurry. She was also a great help to mother. Luella was very naive and Clara would catch things in conversations that went right over Luclla's head. When that happened, Clara would explain it to Luclla. When the old cat had kittens, Clara was the one to explain it to Luella. “In her early years, before the other chil­ dren were bom. great care had been to keep all conversation so sterile that Luclla had little knowledge of real life. As more chil­ dren were bom the conversation between the folks was more relaxed because there was less time when they could be alone. However, it was the rule in the family that anything told in confidence was never divulged. Gossip was never passed on." The family moves to Barryville. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 1. By reason of the default of Stacey R. Gaskill, and David R. Gaskill, the Borrowers, on the Promissory Notes dated July 15. 1999. between Betty J. Speaks, the Lender, and the above refer­ enced Borrowers, whereby said Promissory Notes are secured by a Real Estate Mortgage, dated July 15. 1999. between Stacey R Gashll. and David R. Gaskill, the Mortgagors and Betty J. Sparks, the Mortgagee, with said mortgage recorded in Barry County records, on July 23. 1999 Document No. 1032921. the Lender/Mortgagee will foreclose on real property located in Barry County described as foltows: West 1/2 ot the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West Out of the Northwest Corner. Baltimore Township, Barry County. State of Michigan and commonly known as 2000 E. Dowling Road, Hastings. Michigan (70 acres, more or less). 2. By reason of default of the Borrowers, the amount due to Lender/Mortgagee on the afore­ mentioned Promissory Notes is $270,493.53. 3. Deputy Sheriff of Barry County win hold a foreclosure sale of the above referenced real estate property at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on Thursday. February 7,2002. at 1:00 o’clock in rhe afternoon. 4. The redemption period for this property is one (1) year from the date of the sale. (1/31) OtNtf COVENANT TRANSPORT STANDING i ABOVE ■ THE REST Per Diem Pay For Experienced Sotos. Team* *nd Trainers Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c (EXPERIENCED DRIVERS) J OWNER OPERATORS J i GRADUATE STUDENTS « 1-888-MORE PAY (1-886-667-3729) NoCDL? Mo Problem Financing Available for School L«n»ed by SBPCE Scnooi totaled n StuSgirt AR The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Community Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28,2002. 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: BAKR'Y CO'UHTY Fax 6ie-MS-0S24 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) ■ Hastings Pleasantview School 3754 Lacey Road 7583361 Accepting CSX New Students^ No charge for Qualifying Students Central School Annex 509 S. Broadway 945-6188 1 2nd Semester Starting January 22, 2002 (Children must have turned four by December 2. 2001k OPEN HOUSE , SUNDAY. JANUARY 2OrH • 2-4 PM Otr M43 North a E.Kt of H.ntirxj'. or cM Woodland to North on Martin Ro.to 1 1 2 -s to G2O1 MARTIN ROAD • WOODLAND REDUCED $5,000_____________ TMK-2M - Woodland Twp.. Lakewood Schools -1996 Custom bull. 1-1/2 story, 5 bedroom. 3-1/2 bath, fufl walkout basement farmhouse Features spacious center island kjtchen!d«wig room. MFL Living room with ceramc fireplace. French doors to derv'musc room, French doors to home office, famrfy room wrth fireplace, master suite with jacuzzi, Pergo entry han off wrap­ around porch. 2 car garage. 3*/- country acres off paved road, most rrajor appliances stay and possess**! at dose Al yours for 1193.000 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 Panther eagers can’t catch Quincy, fall 71-65 by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The toughest holes to climb out of are the ones you dig for yourself. The Delton varsity boys’ basketball team dug itself a 20-point first half hole, nearly clawed out in the second, then slipped down for good against the visitors from Quincy in a 71-65 loss on Tuesday night. Quincy leapt out to a 25-8 lead in the first quarter and led 31-11 at 6:30 of the second. The Panthers didn’t quit and cut it to 41-34 with under a minute left in the half, but the Orioles hit a jumper, made a steal, and hit a three-pointer to reinflate their cushion to double digits at the break, 46-34. After the first-quarter debacle, Delton outscored Quincy 57-46, but it wasn't enough. “We can’t spot a team 20 points and ex­ pect to be successful,” Delton coach Mike Mohn said. “Wc must learn to play a com­ plete game.” Quincy went five players deep on its bench and regularly rotated fresh bodies into the game, but the Panthers stayed in it and hustled their way to within five, 63-58, with around five minutes left in the game. The Orioles bad an answer for every Delton basket, however, and his name was Dominic Lopez. The lightning-quick guard Like a blur: This (somewhat fuzzylooking) breakaway layup by Delton’s James Lipscomb (3) pulled the Pan­ thers to within three, but a win was not to be. Crunch Time by Matt Cowall Are fans enablers of bad behavior? There are risks involved in just about any sporting activity. The hazards of the arena arc known and accepted by participants, whether you’re a solitary jogger who risks fuming an ankle or a team member weathering some form of abuse for the good of the squad. When an unwitting Grand Haven volleyball player took a Lakewood spike in the face in the finals of the Fruitport Tournament last Saturday, nobody cried foul, because there wasn’t one. It was a completely fair, legal pari of the game, and it turned the match around. The player gut up off the floor, but her team’s confidence did not, and Lake­ wood rode that momentum to the tournament title. But while hazards inside the parameters of the game arc known and accepted, hazards outside the lines have again grabbed a lot of attention. On the lightest note, the President may have to Say No to Snackfoods after his pret­ zel-induced fainting faceplant while watching the NFL playoffs at the White House last weekend. The NFL itself had its usual share of off-field problems this season, punctuated by that ugly bottle-throwing incident by Browns fans in Cleveland a few weeks back. The NBA. famous for extracurricular shenanigans from players and fans alike, avoided an extremely serious situation by a whisker when Shaquille O’Neal's giant fist narrowly missed another player’s head in a melee last week in Chicago. But the most troubling sports story of the last week was the manslaughter conviction of the now infamous “hockey dad” in Massachusetts, who ironically got so worked up ovcr rough play at his son's practice that he killed another dad with his bare hands. Those of you who attend youth sporting events are probably aware of a state-wide push to improve sportsmanship. Sounds noble enough, and it is, but it’s disturbing to note that the campaign is not directed toward athletes or even coaches, but toward par­ ents in the stands, because that's where the biggest problem lies. Take it from someone who makes a living covering youth sports: The problem is real. The “hockey dad” is an extreme example of a thankfully small but ever-present group of people one can find at any sporting event. One of the worst fights I’ve ever witnessed — back in my sophomore year of high school and eventually involving a knife — was between two dads at a junior varsity football game. They didn't cease until the aggressor’s son ran off the field, climbed a fence into the stands and pleaded, crying, for it to stop. When I competed in swimming. 1 knew kids whose parents came to meets with their own clipboards and stopwatches, recording the minutiae of their children’s races and screaming their disappointment if the performance didn’t measure up to their standards. One of my teammates lost his weekly allowance if he failed to improve his times. 1 saw it as an athlete, and I sec it still today as a reporter, but in talking to long-time officials, coaches and athletic directors, many insist it has become especially egregious just over the past few years. Social scientists dissect dozens of alleged causes and dis­ perse the blame far and wide, citing trends toward aggression in our culture as a whole, the spiraling costs of college tuition and the desperate dream of athletic scholarships, and a multitude of ether musings. But the blame, as I see it, falls mostly on the shoulders of the vast majority of adults at sporting events — myself included — who condone these outbursts with our uncom­ fortable silence. I know who they are, and you do too. Worse yet. the kids know it; worst of all, their kids know it, and their kids are the most embarrassed of all. But knowing who’s doing it often makes a solution even more elusive. It’s easy to condemn a stranger, but it’s extremely difficult to cast blame on one of our own, whether its a neighbor, a relative, a coworker or a boss, or simply a fellow parent “cheering” for a child. A wise man once told me that perfectly normal and pleasant people can become com­ plete jerks when their kids arc performing. In the interest of accuracy, he used some­ thing stronger than “jerks." but you get the point. In my experience, this is undeniably the case with almost all the rowdy parents at sports events: Otherwise good and decent Dr. and Mrs. Jekyll become the intolerable Hydes as soon as their son or daughter hits the court, pool or playing field. A jerk is a jerk; an otherwise rational friend who suddenly behaves like a jerk is a much trickier challenge, and it's a lot easier just to sweep it under the rug until the next game. But nothing that's worth anything in this life is easy, and nothing is worth more to kids than good parenting. Wc don't let our kids yell nasty things at people, so why do wc let each other? We demand respect from our kids, but we don’t give it to opponents or officials when “our side” is allowed to rant. Kids smell hypocrisy a mile away, and in the classroom of sports, as in life, actions speak louder than words. Taking action to quell the angry words of blindly agitated peo­ ple on the periphery of a youth sporting event is more than just good parenting; it’s a lesson to last a lifetime. So is inaction. The choice is ours. See you next week. Crouching Panther: Delton’s Scott Styf (52) knows where he wants to go against Quincy. scored 22 points and wreaked havoc on both ends of the floor, making play after play exactly when Quincy needed it. Delton kept working, and when junior guard James Lipscomb took a steal the dis­ tance for a layup, the Panthers cracked the five-point barrier and closed to only three down, 68-65, with 1:50 to go. Junior swingman Chris Gillfillan created a loose ball in the comer on Quincy’s next possession, grabbed it as be was going out of bounds and threw it off an Oriole to give possession back to the Panthers. With a chance to close to within one or even tic, Delton couldn’t get another shot to fall, and Quincy tacked on some insurance for the fi­ nal score of 71-65. Junior swingman Shawn Moore hit a half-court shot at the buzzer that was disal­ lowed by the officials, a fitting final com­ mentary on a tough night for the Panthers. Senior center Scott Styf scored 14 in the Delton’s Chris Gillfillan (24) had a solid all-around game. first half and recorded a double-double on the night with 19 points, 10 rebounds and an assist. Gillfillan had 14 points, five re­ bounds and three assists, and Lipscomb had 13 points and six assists. Delton (2-6, 0-4 in the KVA) hits the road on back-to-back nights this weekend. The Panthers travel to league foe Gales­ burg-Augusta on Friday, then head io Bel­ levue on Saturday. Both games start at 7:30. Saxon eagers play 2 games this weekend Hastings' Dustin Bowman (10). (File photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team was off Tuesday for finals in the classroom, but an intense test still looms on the court Friday night when O-K Gold frontrunner Wyoming Park comes to town. The Saxons squeeze another game into this week on Saturday with a nonconferencc matchup against the Bulldogs of Ot­ sego. Both games tip off at 7:30 p.m. The Saxons (1-7, 1-4 in the Gold) are playing their first games at home in nearly a month. “Offensively, Park might be the best team we’ve played all season," Hastings coach Don Schils said. “They have a great point guard and guys around him who can also score.” Unity 62, Hastings 48 A worthy first-half effort by the Saxons was spoiled in the third quarter, propelling the host Crusaders to the O-K Gold victory on Jan. 11. “Wc played a real solid first half," Coach Schils said. “Wc ran our game plan better than wc had all year.” Despite five missed free throws and a couple of missed layups, the Saxons kept the game dose and trailed only 24-20 at the break. Foul trouble and fatigue took their toll in the third, and Unity outscored Hastings 21­ 10 to take charge of the contest. “They had a lot of big bodies leaning on us the whole game and, especially after wc got into some foul trouble, they pretty much wore us out," Schils said. Junior guard Eli Schmidt played his best game of the season for Hastings with 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals. Dustin Bowman hit 2 of 3 three pointers and led the Saxons with 18 points and nine rebounds. Drew Whitney scored nine. Lakewood five survives in OT The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team was pushed to the limit at Haslett on Tuesday night, but the visiting Vikings gut­ ted out a 49-48 overtime win. Lakewood led 21-19 at the half and trailed 36-34 after three quarters on a night when the officiating crew blew very’ few whistles. With neither team drawing fouls inside, shots became precious, and a tense fourth quarter saw Lakewood outscore the home Vikings 8-6 to force the extra period. Haslett held the ball for over a minute late in the fourth, searching in vain lor a good shot. Lakewood eventually forced a turnover, but Clint Tobias’ breakaway in the waning moments of regulation was halted by a foul. It was only Haslett’s sec­ ond team foul of the half, forcing Lake­ wood to inbound the ball, and they couldn’t hit a shot to end it. Scott Secor nailed a three-pointer to open the scoring in overtime, and the teams traded baskets to the end. Derek Coppcss hit the eventual game-winner when he found himself wide open in the lane. To­ bias found him and Coppcss’ shot between two defenders kissed off the glass and went in with 11 seconds left in OT. Lakewood’s defense forced a long threepointer from Haslett that clanged off the back of the iron and stayed out. Haslett re­ bounded the miss and stuck the putback. but only after the buzzer had sounded to preserve Lakewood’s seventh win in a row. “This was a very hard-fought battle,” Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. “Wc played very, very well defensively and again our bench helped out. Wc played with intensity and fought through the ad­ versity of being on the road.” Tobias, a sophomore center, led Lake­ wood with 14 points, five rebounds and four steals. Secor scored 12. Jeff Elcnbaas had five rebounds and two assists, and Cole Barnett had four assists. Lakewood (7-1, 3-0 in the Capiul Cir­ cuit) has another stern road test at 7:30 on Friday : • conference rival Okemos. Saxon spikers sink in pool The Hastings varsity volleyball team failed io qualify for the playoffs of the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Invitational last Saturday, but the Lady Saxons showed signs that they are improving as a team. “We’re showing more teamwork and ag­ gressiveness." Hastings coach Gena McMahon said. “We’re diving for balls and receiving serves well, and our passing just keeps getting better and better." The Saxons lost to Wayland (15-4, 16­ 14) and Saginaw Heritage (15-13. 15-10) before ending the day on a positive note with a split against Plainwell (10-15. 15-8). “Wc need work on the mental part of the game," McMahon said. “You can sec by our scores that, athletically, we’re competi­ tive, but the team is tired of losing and it takes a toll.” Senior Erin Bradley had five aces and 11 assists on the day. Junior Tiffany Howell served three aces against Plainwell. Senior Kate Martisius had 15 kills, and Coach McMahon praised senior Liz Nida for good passing and digging throughout the tourna­ ment. The Saxons arc off until Saturday, when they travel to the Greenville Invitational for a 10 a.m. start. Wyoming Park beats Hastings Hastings visited the defending O-K Gold champs on Jan. 10 and lost in two games, 15-7 and 16-14. The Saxons looked like they were on their way to forcing a third game when they went up 11-4 in the second, but the floor dropped out from under their play and Park stormed back to close out the match. Kate Martisius had three kills, Erin Brad­ ley had two assists and Courtney Oakland served an ace for the Saxons. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 - Page 11 Delton's Overbeek records 100th win Saxons, Panthers 1-2 at DK wrestling tournament Hastings’ Mike Case (back) stayed undefeated this season at 145. Deltons Tim Harris and Hastings’ Mark Puake tangle at 130. It’s official: Delton's David Over­ beek has his arm raised in victory for the 100th time as a Panther wrestler. by Matt CowaD Sports Editor The varsity wrestling teams from Hast­ ings and Delton dominated the field to fin­ ish first and second and the Delton Kellogg Wrestling Invitational last Saturday. Each team had six wrestlers win round­ robin weight class competitions, giving the Saxons and Panthers a combined 12 cham­ pionships out of a possible 14. Delton won heavy, and Hastings won light. Panther champs were Dustin Morgan (275 pounds), David Overbeek (215), Aaron Schallhom (189), Jeff Erb (171), Jim Sweat (160) and David Baker (140). Hast­ ings won with Chad Ferguson (112), Ryan Ferguson (119), Dan Cary (125), Mark Peake (130\ Matt Lipsiraw (135) and Mike Case (145). Only Wayland’s Troy Ihorington (152) and Constantine’s Aaron Davidson (103) broke through the Barry County barrier. Delton's Overbeek, a senior 189-pound standout wrestling at 215, earned the 100th win of his varsity career with a 38-second pin of Union's Curtis Novak in his final match of the day. It may have been even at the top, but Hastings' depth proved to be the difference in the team scores. The Saxons compiled 310 points for the win, followed by Del­ ton’s 256. Grand Rapids Union finished a distant third with 156, followed by Rock­ ford (148), Wayland (108) and Constantine (104). Four-match winners for Delton were Jon Hcethuis (145) and Tim Harris (130). Joel Crookston (135) won three times. For the Saxons, Joe Keller (215), RJ Williams (189). Rob Baker (160). Jake Friddle (171), Patrick Stephens (152) and Scott Redman (140) all went 4-1. Jeff Allen (103) and Caleb Case each won three matches. Delton still perfect in duals, KVA The Delton varsity wrestling team was a rude host to Paw Paw on Jan. 10. taking the conference dual meet 55-11. Panther winners were Tyler Harris (112 pounds). John Tcrmecr (119), Tim Harris (pin at 130), Joel Crookston (void at 135), David Baker (140). Jon Heethuis (145), Jake Otten (152). Jim Sweat (160). Jeff Erb (pin at 171). Aaron Schallhorn (189), David Overbeek (pin at 215) and Dustin Morgan (pin at 275). The win elevated Delton to 2-0 in the KVA and 12-0 overall in duals. The Pan­ thers have a conference dual tonight at Galesburg-Augusta, beginning at 6:00. On Saturday, they travel to a 9 a.m. tournament at Allegan along with Hamilton. Coloma. Grand Rapids Union and Bangor. Saxons stick Wyoming Park, go 4-0 in O-K Gold The Hastings varsity wrestling team avenged a December tournament loss to ri­ val Wyoming Park with a 38-24 O-K Gold dual meet win at home on Jan. 10. With the win. Hastings (10-1. 4-0 in the Gold) remains the only unbeaten team in the conference. “Park beat us earlier in the year (Dec. 8) in an individual tournament, so wc decided to shuffle our lineup a bit to try to pick up a win or two.” said Hastings coach Mike Goggins. The Saxons got key wins from Joe Kcl- Delton's David Baker (right) finished first at 140. Say ‘Cheese’: Hastings’ Patrick Stephens puts the clamps on his Constantine op­ ponent ler. who moved up a weight class to cam a pin at 275 pounds, and from Scott Redman, who scored a take-down with only six sec­ onds remaining to win 4-2 at 140 pounds. Other winners were Jeff Allen (pin at 103), Mark Peake (130), Mat! Lipstraw (135), Mike Case (145), Patrick Stephens (pin at 152) and RJ Williams (pin at 215). “Our wrestlers knew that to win this match, wc had to not get pinned." Goggins said. “Park has some outstanding wrestlers, but even when wc lost wc didn’t give up six points (on a pin). That was key to win­ ning the match.” Hastings travels to Caledonia tonight for a 7 p.m. conference dual against the Scots. On Saturday, the Saxons head to Lansing Waverly for a tournament beginning at 9 a.m. J V wins Eaton Rapids Tourney The JV wrestling team matched the var­ sity’s efforts with a championship of their own, winning the 12-tcam Eaton Rapids JV Tournament last Saturday. The Saxons scored 226.5 points to outdistance Eaton Rapids (182) and Mason (1243). Taking firsts were Richard Harper, Jake Hems, Nick Storm and Jake Armour. Tom Girrbach. Jake Elliott, Justin Carley and Andy Rice all placed second. Tyler Heath placed third, Dan Blair and Mike Roslund placed fourth, and Andrew Ferguson and Cody White placed fifth. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT Challenging opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Assistant to join a successful and growing organization in Hastings, Michigan. Qualified applicants will have previous experience in Human Resources with particular emphasis on policy management and reporting, job postings, employee transfers, and absentee control by administering personnel/payroll databases. Job requirements include an associate’s degree plus three years HR experience with demonstrated computer systems proficiency. Excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Send resume and salary requirements to: Delton's Aaron Schallhom (left) and RJ Williams of Hastings square off at 189. Congratulations go out to Brian McLaughlin of Hastings. Brian is a member of the Lansing Senators Bantam Ice Hockey Team (ages 13to 15-year olds), which recently won the championship In the Farmington Hills invitational Christmas Tournament The team finished with a perfect 5-0 record with Brian contributing 3 goals and 5 assists. He also was honored with the “Most Valuable Player' trophy for the tournament. Overall, the Lansing Senators’ record is 23'5. which puts them in first place in the West Michigan Division of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association. Brian is the 3rd leading scorer on the team, despite missing 6 games with a broken wrist. Brian is an 8th grader at Hastings Middle School and is in his 8th year of ice hockey. KARAOKE Freeport Shamrock Tavern Viking Corporation c/o Human Resources Manager 210 Industrial Park Rd. Hastings. 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Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3_______ Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll tree 1-888-494-5539 ___________ 616/945-5607___________ 1 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 17. 2002 BCCS win streak ends at 20 Family Altar built a 22-point first half lead and went on to snap Barry Couhty Christian’s 20-gamc winning streak, dating back to last season, with a 62-53 varsity basketball decision on Jan. 11. BCCS managed to pull to within five in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t get any closer. Early foul trouble plagued the team and limited leading scorer Josh Lampherc to three points in only 12 minutes of action. Eric Lamphere scored 22 points and dished out five assists for BCCS. Joel Strickland and Adam Lampherc each scored 10. and Ron Holley pulled down seven rebounds. BCCS 41, GR Home Schools 39 BCCS again suffered the loss of two starters, but rallied on Monday night to re­ bound from the Family Altar loss. “They were actually a better team than (Family Altar),” BCCS coach Jim Sprague said of lhe home schoolers. “Wc gave a better effort (tonight)." The officials were content to let the two teams play, resulting in an intense, slow­ paced, physical game. Josh Lampherc and starting center Shane Hickey both left the game in the first half with sprained ankles. Joel Strickland stepped up in their ab­ sence. leading the team with 14 points and playing top-notch defense. Ben Conklin scored 10 points and Ron Holley grabbed seven rebounds. GR ran a box-and-cnc to limit Eric Lampherc’s scor­ ing, but he managed four assists and four steals. BCCS (9-1) hosts St. Matthew on Friday night at 8:00 before playing at Otsego Bap­ tist on Tuesday at 7:30. YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County­ Adult Basketball League A League Vamcy Construction............................... 5-0 Other Body Shop ....................................4-1 11 th Frame Lounge ............................... 4-1 Blair Landscaping ................................. 3-2 Hastings Family Dental.......................... 2-3 Browns Custom I nterior........................ 1-4 Viking ....................................................... 1-4 Ncxtel ...................................................... 0-5 Koffee Shop 26 vs. Hastings Mfg. 29; Generation Gap 46 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 55; Drill Team 54 vs. Flexfab 55; Viking 35 vs. Other Body Shop 71; Family Dental 68 vs. Varney Construction 74; 11th Frame Lounge 73 vs. Browns Custom Interior 61; FlexFab 53 vs. Hastings Mfg. 39; Michigan Custom Excavating 59 vs. P :chies Koffee Shop 50; Generation Gap 49 vs. Drill Team 36; Nextcl 53 vs. Blair I andscaping 68. B League Generation Gap ...................................... 4-1 Michigan Custom Excavating...............4-1 Drill Team ................................................3-? Flexfab.......................................................2-3 Hastings Mfg.............................................. 1-4 Richies Koffee Shop................................1-4 Game Results 11 th Frame Lounge 70 vs. Body Shop 75; Viking forfeited to Varney Construction; Ncxtel 41 vs. Blair Landscaping 83; Browns Custom Interior won by forcfeit over Hastings Family Dental; Richies YMCA Women's Volley ball Winter Standings Railroad Street Mill ............................. 17-4 Viatec....................................................... 16-5 V-Tcc ....................................................... 13-5 Viking .................................................... 9-12 Quality Roofing.................................... 8-13 Ray James Electromechanical............ 7-14 Cascade .................................................. 2-19 Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Avery Jr., a/k/a WMkam H. Avery and Tony L Avery, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18.2000. and recorded on January 25. 2000 In Document s 1040500, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as trustee. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on July 10. 2000. in Document •1046513, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 21/100 dollars ($59,523.21), including inter­ est at 12.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on February 28.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. Block 15. Daniel Strikers Addition according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6C0.3241a. n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: January 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200130768 Panthers (2/14) YMCA Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Winter League Hastings Manufacturing........................ 6-0 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin E. Furrow, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Mercantile Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 2000, and recorded on May 1. 2000 in Document *1043717, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Crtifinancial Mortgage Company, Assignee by an assignment dated June 22.2000. which was recorded on October 2, 2000, in Document *1050218, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYFIVE THOUSAND NINETY-TWO AND 06/100 dollars ($85,092.06). including interest at 9.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 31, 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 4. Block 9. KenfieWs 2nd Addition, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Tigers 248-593-1302 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 Rte *200122150 Tigers (1/17) Wolverines............................................... 6-0 Flexfab.......................................................3-3 No Name..................................................2-4 Relativity..................................................2-4 Cordray .....................................................1-5 Pandl ......................................................... 1-5 YMCA SPIRIT BOYS BASKETBALL 5th and 6th Team #1 "Blue Storm" pulled out a 20 point fourth quarter to win 26-25 over team #4 on Saturday. January 12 at the Hastings Middle School West Gym. Adam “Top Gun” Skedgell: 2 pts., 6 re­ bounds; “Jumpen” Ryan Burgdorf: 2 - 3 pointers, 3 rebounds; Robert “Rejector” Hamel: I rebounds; “Awesome” Stephen Tolger: 6 pts.. 3 rebounds; Scottie “Pippen” Wilson: 2 pts.. 2 rebounds. I assist & I steal; Chris “Above lhe Rim” DeVries: 2 rebounds. I steal; “Slick" Dustin Bateson: 8 pts.. 3 rebounds. 4 steals; "Smooth" Adam Swartz: 2 pts.. 2 rebounds. 2 assils. The next game is Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Hasitngs Middle School West Gym. YMCA GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL The Hastings I 3rd & 4th grade basket­ kill team lost 20-5 to Haslett Blue Jan. 5tli at Holt. Leadig Hastings were Micah Huver with 2 pts., 4 rebounds and 3 steals; Matt Cath­ cart with 2 pts.. 2 rebounds and I blocked shot; Alex Randall with 8 rebounds; Eric Pettengil with 2 rebounds and 3 steals; Mike Purchase with I pt.; Sean McKeough with 5 rebounds and Nick Newton with I rebound. The Hastings I team also lost Saturday at Haslett Gold 23-17 in overtime. Hastings was led by Eric Pettengil with 7 pts., including a half court shot to end the first quarter. 5 rebounds and 2 steals; Nick Newton with 2 pts., and 3 rebounds; Mike Purchase with 2 pts.. 5 rebounds and I steal; Sean McKeough with 4 pts.. 5 re­ bounds and 2 steal I; Matt Cathcart with 6 rebounds. I steal and I blocked shot; Micah Huver with I pt.. 2 rebounds and 1 steal and Alex Randall with I pt.. 3 rebounds and 2 steals. We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! J-Ad Graphics “The Colorful Printer*" North of Hastings on M-43 Celebrate the newly expanded local calling area... Adjacent exchange long distance calls are now local calls! Calls from Martin (672) to Pine Lake (664); calls from Middleville (795) to Delton (623) or Pine Lake (664); calls from Hastings (945), (948) to Delton (623) or Banfield (721) or Lacey (758); calls from Bellevue (763) to Lacey (758) ARE NOT LONG DISTANCE CALLS ANY LONGER! $£Q ftp Get one full year of unlimited Internet for ... offered by... Message Express internet If your telephone number begins with... 664, 672, or 685, call us at 664-9005 623, 795, 945 or 948, call us at 623-9005 758 or 763, call us at 758-9005 721, call at 721-9005 Offer limited to new accounts only. Existing accounts may extend present subscription for one year upon S69.95 pay­ ment. Offer expires 01/31/02. Refund policy: S69.95 less time in use at a rate of S22.95 for first month and S12.95 per month thereafter. Youth Basketball 8th Grade Gold The Hastings eighth grade Gold boys’ basketball team lost to Rockford East by a score of 34 to 25. Scoring for the Saxons: Eric Gillespie (9 points. 4 rebounds); Brian McKeough (5 points. 4 assists); Chris Timmerman (5 points); Gregg Cain (2 points. 2 blocked shots): Jessi Lemon (2 points): Steve Peurach (2 points). The eighth grade Gold defeated Wayland by a 38 to 25 score. Scoring for the Saxons: J.J. Quick (14 points): Eric Gillespie (11 points): Nate Hodges (4 points): Chris Timmerman (4 points): Eric Lauric (4 points). Eric Gillespie had 8 rebounds while JJ. Quick had 7. Brad Mead had 4 steals and 5 assists. The entire team played aggressive defense. Hastings 8th grade gold basketball team lost to Rockford North by a 41 to 33 score. Scoring for Hastings: Eric Gillespie (22 pts.); JJ Quick (6 pts.); Eric Laurie (4 pts.); Jesse Lemon (I pt.) Brian McKeough had 4 assists while JJ Quick had 8 rebounds. 8th Grade Blue The Hastings eighth grade Blue boys’ basketball team played host to East Grand Rapids and came away with a 34-27 vic­ tory. Scorers for the Saxons: David Peterson (10 points. 2 steals): Steve Bolo (8 points, 3 rebounds. 2 blocked shots); Max Myers (5 points. 4 rebounds); Tim Bowerman (2 points. 2 assists. 2 steals); Lee Selby ( 2 points); Brandcn Curtis (2 points): Justin YMCA, cont. Hastings girls fifth grade basketball team defeated Gull Lake on Saturday with a quick jump shot in sudden-death double overtime. The final score was 22 to 20. Lindsay Azevedo had I steal; L'oreal Gironda hussled; Lindsay Johnson had 3 steals, I rebounds; Ambrie Storey had 2 pts., 6 steals, 3 rebounds; Marie Hoffman had I steal. 2 rebounds: Kourtney Meridetj had 2 steals, I rebounds; Jessica Lord had 4 pts., 2 steals. I rebound; Ali Howell had 4 pts. (including the winning basket), 3 steals. 2 rebounds; Nicole Frantz had 4 pts. 6 steals, 8 rebounds and Alexandria de Goa had 8 pts., 4 steals, 4 rebounds. The “Mighty Mights” current record is 2-2 with four games remaining in their season. The Hastings Saxons Sevens girls* bas­ ketball team posted a win against Three Rivers in their game on Jan. 12. A full team effort resulted in a final score of 33-28. Player statistics were as follows: Kayla Angeletti had ■ steal and I rebounds; Han­ nah Case had 3 rebounds: Kayleigh Delcotto had I rebound; Merissa Greenfield drew two fouls in a fine defensive effort: Ashley Hartman posted 2 pts., 2 steals and 2 rebounds; Leanne Pratt posted 7 pts., 2 steals and 2 rebounds; Dana Shilling con­ tributed 18 pts., 5 steals and 2 rebounds; Tia Treadwell had I steal and 2 rebounds and Molly Wallace posted 4 steals and 6 re­ bounds. On Jan. 5 the team participated in a round-robin-tournamenl in Pennfield, plac­ ing fourth. The players put forth a lot of effort and basketball skills in this equitable competi­ tion tournament. Tournament winners were determined by game records and total points scored by each team. The Sevens play next on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Gull Lake. CORRECTION/ RETRACTION In the "Notice of Show Cause Hearing and Judicial foreclosure Hearing Non­ Payment of Property Tax" as published in the Mining Journal Friday. December 28. 2001, and January 11,2002, the following names appeared in error and SHOULD NOT have been included: Melissa Bignell and Ryan Lowell. Barry County: Kent Oil 23-131-046-606-001-00. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158, Hastings Ml 49058. until 10:00 A M.. Tuesday. February 26. 2002. for the following: Grading Project, Whitneyville Road. Thomapple Township All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Donald Wtllcutt. Chairman D. David Dykstra. Member Roger L Pashby. Member Krul (2 points, 4 rebounds); Andy Miller (2 points, 4 rebounds. 2 blocked shots); Aus­ tin Hurless (1 point. 4 assists). The Blue continued their winning ways by defeating Wayland 33-22. The team played a strong defensive game, holding a talented Wayland team to only 11 points by the end of the third quarter. Scorers for the Saxons: Andy Miller (13 points. 4 rebounds); Steve Bolo (7 points, 7 rebounds); David Peterson (3 points, 3 as­ sists): Alex McMillan (2 points); Brandcn Curtis (2 points. 4 fouls); Justin Krul (2 points. 5 rebounds); Austin Hurless (1 point. 2 steals): Lee Selby (1 point, 2 steals). 7th Grade Gold The Hastings seventh grade Gold boys’ basketball team lost to Rockford East with a score of 38-18. Scoring for the Saxons were: Matt Donnini (6 points): Jeremy Redman (3 points); Bryce Stanhope (2 points): Matt Teunessen (2 points); Bryan Skedgell (2 points); Mike Bckker (2 points); David Cole (1 point). Matt Teunessen had 3 steals, Bradon King 4 rebounds, Bryan Skedgell 5 re­ bounds. Mike Bekker 4 rebounds, and Naic Brady had 3 steals and 3 assists. Justin Jor­ gensen and Richard Nevins played will on defense. The seventh grade Gold lost Io Wayland with a score of 29-16. Scoring for the Saxons: Jon Garrett (1 point); Matt Donnini (12 points); Jeremy Redman (1 point); Bryan Skedgell (2 points). Jon Garrett had 3 rebounds. Doug Smith 2 steals, David Cole 3 rebounds, Jeremy Redman 4 rebounds, Bradon King 2 steals, Michael McGandy 3 assists and Nate Brady 2 assists. 7th Grade Blue The Hastings seventh grade Blue boys’ basketball team lost to East Grand Rapids 26-23. Scoring for the Saxons: Justin Carroll (9 points); Eric Iberle (4 points); Kelcey Ed­ wards (3 points); Stephen Case (2 points); Andrew Dobbins (2 points); Tom Peck (2 points); Alex Kimble (1 point). The Blue team was defeated by Wayland 31-23. Scoring for the Saxons: Justin Carroll (16 points); Stephen (3 points); Eric Iberle (2 points) Andrew Dobbines (2 points). 7th and 8th Grade Girts A Hastings seventh and eighth grade girls’ basketball team continued winning with a 40-35 win over a scrappy Otsego team. Kelly Wilson played an outstanding game, scoring 3 points and making her presence known on defense as well as on the boards. Jody Jolley came on strong in the second half and finished the game with a team high 13 points. Katcc McCarthy had 4 blocked shots and made several key passes. Krystal Pond scored 8 points and also had several blocked shots. Devin Pierson came up with several steals and did an outstanding job controlling their point guard. Brooklyn Pierce came up with 8 points and helped control the tempo of the game. Natalie Pennington came up with 5 points and sparked the team when they started to get down. Danielle Oakland came off the bench to make several rebounds and 2 steals. Jamie VanBoven had 3 points and also came on strong in the second half to grab several re­ bounds and do an excellent job of boxing out. Erika Swartz played a complete game coming up with a blocked shot, several re­ bounds, and 4 steals. The girls play at Comstock on Saturday at 4:30. The seventh and eighth grade girls’ bas­ ketball team improved its record to 3-1 with victories over Gull Lake and Three Rivers. The girls used a balanced scoring attack to beat Gull Lake 38-27. Brooklyn Pierce led all scorers with 13 points, Natalie Pen­ nington scored 8 points, Devin Pierson con­ tributed 7 points, Krystal Pond had 6 points, Jamie VanBoven and Jody Jolley had 2 points apiece. Kelly Wilson was in­ strumental in passing and rebounding. Spe­ cial mention from the Gull Lake coaches to Katcc McCarthy and Erika Swartz for im­ pressive defense as they shut down Gull Lakes’ two top scorers. Danielle Oakland showed great improvement and hustle com­ ing back from a knee injury. Against Three Rivers the girls were able to obtain the win by utilizing patience and passing. The final score of 23-19 was not indicative of the way the girls played. The girls worked on slowing down the offense and working for the close shot. Jody Jolley played outstanding defense and was tough on the boards. Erika Swartz had several steals and played outstanding defense on the point guard stopping her drives and forcing turnovers. Katcc McCar­ thy was extremely aggressive ana contrib­ uted on both ends of the floor coming up with key steals and rebounds. Jamie VanBoven led all scorers with 8 points, Brooklyn Pierce contributed 6 points, Krystal Pond scored 4 points, Devin Pierson and Kelly Wilson each had 2 points and Natalie Pennington had 1 point. The girls will host the season-ending tournament on Sunday, February 10 at Hastings High School. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 17. 2002 - Rage 13 BOWLINC SCORES Thursday Majors Newton Vending 52-20; Hastings Bowl 40-32; Super Dkks 37-35; Richie’s 32-40; Crowfoots Garden 30-42; Mulberry Fore 25-47. High Games & Series - B. Keeler 233­ 235-655; J. Bartimus 234-214-20-648; M Cross Jr. 223-219-627: H Pennington 256­ 215-635; D. Aspinall 257-624; N Aspinall Sr. 213-592; D. Aspinall 203-574; S. Peabody 202-562; C. Curtis 543; K Hammondtree 550; A. Taylor 205-539; B. Stadel by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Steady as she goes. Il sounds like good advice, but steadiness — and good advice, for that matter — is unavailable in the tenth frame of a perfect game. Just ask Steve Peabody of Nashville, who bowled a 298 on Jan. 3 at Hastings Bowl. “You wouldn’t believe the feeling," Pea­ body said, recalling his bid for pcrfectim. “Your heart's pumping and you’re shak :g all over. It’s a great feeling, though." The four pin and seven pin avoided Pea­ body’s final ball, but he still relishes the ex­ perience, and rightfully so. His previous high game was a 289. Peabody first bowled a lot while he 152. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 7-1; Consumers Concrete 7-1; Allstate 5-3; Viking 5-3; Plumb’s 4-4; TVCCU 2-6; Yankee Zephyr 1-7; Bye 0-8. Men's High Games & Series - L. Miller 215-579; D Clement 197; L. Porter 216; G. Snyder 212-547; G. Hause 201; P. Scobey 215; G. Heard 209. Women’s High Games & Series - A. Larsen 193; E. Vanessc 179-497. Friday Nite Mixed One Old One 47-25: Cook Jackson 49­ 27; Brushworks 46-30; Wolverine 44-32; All But One 41-35; ViaTec 40-36; Cutler Dusters 38.5-37.5; Heads Out 373-38.5; Ten Pins 37-39; Oops 36-40; Late Comers 36-40; Bad Habit II 35-41; Mercy 35-41; Who's Up 33.5-423; Dynamic Buds 33-43; We’re A Mess 32-40: Rocky 4 31-45; No­ Name Yet 28.5-473. Women's High Games & Series - D Bartimus 214-224-617; S Vandenburg 224­ 598; S. Keeler 212-211-594; R. Lydy 222580;G. Hammer 18'; J. Gray 154; L. Rentz 165; S. Ripley 159; B Keeler 173; S. Hall 204: L. Barnum 194; E. Johnson 167. Men's High Games - M. Kasinski 222­ 212; J. Barnum 206; A. Taylor 209; E. Keeler 202; B. Madden 213; M. Martin 208; S. Peabody 221-205; S. Sandborn 201; B. Rentz 202; J. Gillons 203; W. Brodock 214; J. Gray 230; D. Service 234; J. Bar­ timus 204. Recreation Freeport Elevalor 8; The Krunchers 6; Kevin's Kronies 5; Hastings Bowl 5. High Games & Series - S. Frenthway 233-560. M. Martin 226-540; K. Phenix 205-559: K. Wanland 204-201-587; D. McKelvey 518; R. Wieland 208-517; J. Miller 537; H. Wattles 246-219-651; S. Anger 2H-227-2O3-64I; D. Lambert 206­ 204-540; G Mesecar Jr. 5t4 Wednesday P.M. Scebers 54-6-21.5; Nashville 5 48-28; Haircare 46-30; Eye ENT 44-32; Mace’s 39-33; Railroad St. Mill 38-34; Girrbach 28.5-473. High Games and Series - E. Ulrich 200­ 492; I. Merrill 209-538; T. Christopher 190; J. Rice 172; D. Scebers 175; B. Moore 144; C. Bonnema 167; B. Smith 164; D. Bums 149; S. Drake 172; E. Mesecar 178; N. Thaler 137; J. Kasinsky 158; C. Falconer 169; R. Kucmpcl 144; B. Norris 147. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 38-26; Hecker Agency 35.5-28.5; Bennett Industries 31­ 33; Railroad Street Mill 30.5-33.5; Kent Oil & Propane 29-35; Carlton Center Bulldozing 28-36. Good Games and Series - G. Potter 178­ 459; S. Drake 165-471; N. Bechtel 168­ 435; J. Gardner 148; J. Rice 187-480; L. Elliston 209-576; E. Ulrich 188-471; K. Eberly 178-454; D. Snyder 234-569; B. Scobey 153; K. Fowler 174-482; J. Hamilton 171-470. Nashville bowler Peabody rolls 298 served in the armed forces, and has since been bowling in Hastings for around the last 10 years. He uses a urethane ball and prefers shooting the outside line. Peabody roiled his 298 in his third game of the night, rising up from a 194 in his first game and a 225 in his second. “I started to find my mark in the first game and built up from there.” he said. Peabody didn’t really realize he was do­ ing so well until late in the third game, fo­ cusing most of his attention on the MiamiNebraska college football game that was on TV that night. “Around the ninth frame, it started to hit me.” Peabody said. “That’s when the nerves really kick in.” His 717 series was the 14th 700 series of his career. ■ LEGAL NOTICES High roller: Steve Peabody at the scene of his 298 game. Senior Citizens Weiland 49-27; Butterfingers 47-29; Girrbachs 45.5-30.5; Russ’ Harem 45-31; Pin Pals 44-32; B’s 43-33; Friend’s 43-33; 41 Senior 43-33; Jesiek 42-34; Wood­ mansee 41-35; Sun Risers 41-35; M-MY 39-37; Hall’s 35-41; King Pins 34-42; Early Risers 34-42; Kucmpcl 30-42: Schlachter’s 19.5-52.5. Women's High Game - Y. Cbccscman 157; G. Scobey 164; J. Gasper 168; E. Dunham 186; M. Weiland 177; C. Stuart 165; A. Lcthcoc 166; M. Matson 175; Y. Markley 168; R. Murphy 161; N. Brandt 162: R. Kucmpcl 169; S. Merrill 167; E. Mesecar 163; S. Pennington 175; M. Naylor 157; H. Service 183; T. Poll 187; E. Ulrick 161. Women's High Series - E. Dunham 475; M. Weiland 492; C. Stuart 478: R. Murphy 451; S. Pennington 460; H. Service 462; T. Poll 463; E. Ulrick 456. Men's High Game - D. Hart 170; D. Walker 166; M. Schondclmaycr 169; R. Bonnema 161; K. Schantz 189; W. Birman 191; R. Nash 158; D. Barnes 199; W. Brodock 157; J. Keller 155; L. Brandt 176; D. Stuart 179; N. Thaler 207; R. Wieland 157; W. Woodmansee 180; B. Akers 234; G. Waggoner 190; B. Terry 166. Men's High Series - D. Hart 483; M. Schondclmayer 466; K. Schantz 485; W. Birman 523; D. Barnes 533; L. Brandt 515; D. Stuart 495; N. Thaler 538; W. Woodmansee 506; G. Forbcy 469; B. Akers 591; G. Waggoner 495; B. Terry 493. Thursday Mixed Throe Fools 49 1/2; Who's Up 45 1/2; Threesome 43; Hastings Bowl 38; Brown and Sons 38; King Pins 38; Middle Lakers 36; Twenty & The Gang 34; Just Us 30. Men's Good Games and Series - C. Haywood 234-565; M. Lawson 215-561: C. VanHoutcn 200-524; Jr. Haynes 197-520; b. Hirby 200; C. Mugridge 183. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. VandenBurg 235-591; M. Hodges 207-541; F. Haynes 176-519; S. Blown 186-483; S. Merrill 179-482; V. Brown 165-412; C. Lewis 130-345; L. Jackson 157; B. Hard 116; E. Gillespie 98. Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 50-26; Pet World 46-30; Barry County Transit 44.5-31.5; Hastings Bowl 38.5-37.5; B & R Testing 37-39; Coleman Agency-Hastings 36-40: Mills Landing 35.5-40.5; Miller’s Exc. 35-37; Stefano's Pizza 33.5-42.5; Shamrock Tavern 33-39; Richies KofTcc Shop 32-44; Cedar Creek Groc. 31-45. High Games and Series - C. Cooper 176; T. Shaeffer 180: L. M.''er 179; C. Hurless 165; P Fisher 181: S. Vatney 233MTrT. Hendrick 141; D. Curtis 178; C. Curtis 156; K. Ward 126; B. Reed 103; L. Barnum 197-514; L. Perry 165; J. Madden 188; D. Staines 170; D. Bartimus 205-564; J. Wyant 180; T. Daniels 192-538; C GrofT 189; S. Greenfield 186-521. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggcrs 48; Troublemakers 46: Friends 44 1/2; Red Dog 43; Thunder Alley 43; Pinheads 40; 4 Horsemen 39 1/2; Lacey Birds 39; Sunday Snoozers 37; All 4 Fun 34; Happy Hookers 33. Womens High Games and Series - C. Barnum 193-519; D. Dutcher 227-511; L. Falconer 177-505; V. McLeod 170-473; L. McClelland 177-443; K. Sternberg 167­ 442; L. Bozc 159-406; M. Snyder 204; D. Snyder 199; J. Buckner 182; M. Lodges 179; M. Simpson 173; A. Hubbell 164; S. Cross 160; L. Rentz 143; J. Huss 125. Mens High Games and Series - R. Guild 222-606; E. Bchmdt 233-585; B. Hubbell 207-573: C. Shook 216-572; B. Falconer 229-536; R. Snyder 200-530; B Hodges 220; B. Rentz 214; J. Smith 204; B. Miller 203; B. Allen 197; G. Snyder 195; B. Cantrell 159. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert A. McCoy and Jeanette McCoy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corp.. Mortgagee, dated February 22. 2000. and recorded on February 29. 2000 in Document »1041587. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgagee to lhe Bank One, National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated February 22, 2000. which was recorded on October 2. 2000. in Document *1050178. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 95/100 dollars ($95,815.95). including interest at 12.600% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, al 100 p.m.. on January 31,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 ol Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as commencing at the Southeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 ol said Northeast 1/4, thence North 10 Rods for place of beginning, thence North 21 Rods. West 27 Rods. South 21 Rods. East 27 Rods to place ol beginning, except the North 170 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe dale of such sale Dated: December 20,2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200129680 Panthers (1/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Delaull has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Crag D. Smith, a married man and Linda Smith, as to her dower rights (original mortgagors) to A-One Mortgage Corporation, a corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 23. 1994, and recorded on November 30. 1994 in Uber 619, on Page 951. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-record­ ed on August 25. 1995 m Liber 638. Page 670. Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Fidelity Bank, a federally charted savings bank. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated February 16. 2001, which was recorded on April 19. 2001. inLtoer 1058355. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is Cwnmed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND THIRTY-THREE ANO 64/100 dollars ($69,033.64). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is heieby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on January 31.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3. except the South 6 feet thereof, also except the West 66 feet thereof, of Block 5 ol the Village ol Middleville, according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of plats. Page 27. Also that portion of alley adjacent thereto ded­ icated to said lot in Uber 366. page 199. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20.2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130735 Cougars (1/17) Sports Shorts Accolades keep rolling in for Hastings grad and Kellogg Community College soc­ cer star Curt Norris. In 2001, he set KCC and Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) single-season re­ cords for points with 54 on 24 goals and 30 assists, breaking his own mark of 47 points (18 goals. 29 assists) set in 2000. His 42 ca­ reer goals is also a record. Norris is now a two-time first team All­ State and All-Region selection, and was an honorable mention All-American in 2000, with the 2l>01 selections yet to be an­ nounced. He ii undecided about where he will play this fail, but he’d like to move up to Division 1. Stay tuned... Hastings grad and University at Buffalo sophomore point guard Virginia Jennings had a tough afternoon shooting the ball in a 71-69 loss a! Dowling Green on Jan. 12. She finished with only two points, but added five rebounds, four assists and a steal before fouling out late in the game. The Bulls dropped to 7-8, 2-2 in the MAC. Middlevillc-TK grad Erin Palmer is heating up for the Kellogg Community College women's basketball team. She had 21 points, four assists and four steals to lead KCC to a 78-75 overtime win over Ancilla College on Jan. 12. The game be­ fore, Palmer had 14 points and six re­ bounds in a 58-57 loss to Grand Rapids CC on Jan. 9. KCC is 6-8 overall. 1-1 in the league. Lakewood grad Stephanie Elsie, a sen­ ior guard at Olivet College, had five points, three rebounds, two steals and an assist in a 65-54 loss to Alma on Jan. 12. The Lady Comets (5-8. 0-4 in the MIAA) are under the tutelage of first-ycar head coach Deanna Richard, another Lakewood alum. The indoor track season is underway at Central Michigan University, and former Middlevillc-TK standout Danielle Quisen- berry opened the season with a first-place finish in the 3000 meters (10:28) at CMU’s Chippewa Open on Jan. 12. The Chips travel to Ann Arbor on Saturday to com­ pete in the Red Simmons Invitational. Mush? Up north is the place to be if sled dog racing is your thing, beginning this weekend (Jan. 19 and 20) at the Kalkaska Winterfest. There’s another race in Kal­ kaska Jan. 26-27 and one in Mackinaw City Feb. 2-3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Barry County Road Commission Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1725 West M-43 Highway. P.O. Box 158. Hastings. MI 49058. until 10:00 A.M.. Tuesday. February 12. 2002 for the following: Roadside Mowing and Trimming for years 2002 - 2005 All proposals must be plainly marked as Io their contents. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregular­ ities in the best interest of the Commission. Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Barry Donald Willcutt Chairman; D. David Dykstra. Member; Roger L. Pashby. Member f �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 Trespassing snowmobilers create problems for airport by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer Snowmobiles skimming across the run­ ways of the Hastings-Barry County Airport has manager Brent Andrews and the Air­ port Commission clamping down on viola­ tors in an attempt to preserve safety and en­ force the law. “It's against state law to ride a snowmo­ bile on airport property,” said Andrews, who has at the airport’s helm since Septem­ ber. ’’Number one, the issue is their own safety so they don’t get hit by an aircraft and number two, if they hit and damage our signage, arc they going to pay for it? I don’t think they're going to walk up and hand me the money." Andrews has received ccmplaints from pilots, though he is not aware of any ncarmisscs or accidents caused by the trespass­ ers which he has seen on lhe property a number of occasions. He was finally able to confront the offenders on one occasion. “I tried to talk to them nicely,” he said. "They got ornery with m: so I talked to the Airport Commission and the State Police and the DNR about it.” The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police is monitoring the problem, which Andrews said has been created by several neighbors of the airport who have been crossing the runways nearly every weekend since the snow began falling last month. "If you’re in violation, you can be hit with a misdemeanor." said Michigan Slate Police Trooper Donna Thomas. “Or. even Officials say snowmobile riders have been violating state law at the Hastings-Barry County Airport by trespassing across runways creating a safety nazard tor airplanes and for themselves. (Reminder file photo) LEGAL Short Foreclosure Notice - Berry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Brian D. Lycklama and Kendra J. Lycktama to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 29, 1998, and recorded on January 28. 1999. in Liber 1024352. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gage to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, by an assignment dated December 29. 1990. and recorded on Jan. 28. 1999. m Uber 1024353. Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY AND 38/100 DOL­ LARS ($88,440.38). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday. February 18, 2002. Said premises are situated m Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 10. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Hi^iway. Suite 222 Farmingion HOs. Michigan 48334 (2/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darick Carpenier and Oeanna Carpenter, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. A New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 15.1999. and recorded on January 29, 1999 In Docket 01024425. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-TWO THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 29/100 doBars ($42.58429). including interest al 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on January 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 Block 3 ol Chamberlains Addition to the Village now Crty of Hastings according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ol Plats. Page 7. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption perioci shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale. Dated: December 20.2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stations 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200126838 Stiltons (1/17) worse, you could injure yourself or some­ one else. And. you could lose your snow­ mobile.’’ Violators will be ticketed. Andrews said. Michigan law prohibits the operation of a snowmobile on or across an airport, a cemetery or burial ground, a public or pri­ vate parking lot and within 100 feet of a slide, ski or skating area, a railroad or a railroad right of way. “We are going to increase the signage about general trespassing.” said Andrews. “And, we arc going to adopt some security guidelines as a result of Sept. 11 and the teenager who stole the plane (in Florida earlier this month).” The Airport Commission also is making plans to erect a 10-foot high fence around the perimeter of the airport property as re­ quired by the airport’s master plan. The fence also will serve to cut down on the deer, coyotes and other wildlife that wander the grounds. “1 don’t want to be the bad guy." said Andrews. "I’m not against snowmobiles, I own a snowmobile. We’ve had pilots in the area complain about it. I’m just doing my job.” According to police, snowmobile riders have also been creating a headache for area residents complaining of traffic through their yards. Thomas said snowmobiles may be oper­ ated on the right-of-way of a public high­ way (except a limited access highway such as an expressway) if it is operated at the ex­ treme right of the open portion of the right­ of-way and with the flow of traffic. Snowmobiles on rights-of-way must travel in single file and can not be operated abreast except when overtaking or passing another snowmobile, according to a pam­ phlet published by the Department of Natu­ ral Resources Law Enforcement Division. A snowmobile may be operated on the roadway or shoulder when necessary to cross a bridge or culvert if lhe snowmobile is brought to a complete stop before enter­ ing onto the roadway or shoulder and the operator yields the right-of-way to an ap­ proaching vehicle on the roadway. A snowmobile may be operated across a public highway other than a limited access highway at right angles to the highway for the purpose of getting from on area to an­ other when the operation can be done in safety and another vehicle is not crossing the highway at the same time in the imme­ diate area. “They can cross a road at a 90-degree angle," said Thomas. An operator must bring his/her snowmo­ bile to a complete, stop before proceeding across the public highway and must yield the right of way to all oncoming traffic. Snowmobiles may be operated on a highway in a county road system, which is not normally snow plowed for vehicular traffic; and on the right of way or shoulder when no right of way exists on a snow plowed highway in a county road system, outside the corporation limits of a city or ^asitingg Op Wnfc Glik's, a men's, women's and children's name brand apparel retailer, is seeking positive, enthusi­ astic individuals interested in exerting career oppor­ tunities at our Hastings store. Join the BEST, Glik's carries the best brands—Polo, Nautica, CK. Chaps, Nike, Adidas, etc. Sr. Manager candidates should have at least 2 years of retail experience and Part* time Assistant candidates retail experience is pre­ ferred. If you are goal oriented, have great customer service skills and would like to be a part of our win­ ning team, apply today!__________________________ FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1 139 U. Main St.. Fremont. Mich. 191 12 or rail to set up an appointment at I 800-151-51 HI. »•*. I IN • Norris Road, crack seal. 1.08 miles from Guernsey Lake Road to Keller Road. $3200. (2-3) • Norris Road, crack seal. 2.55 miles from Pine Lake Road to Guernsey Lake Road. $7,650. (2-3) • Norris Road, crack seal, 1 mile from Keller Road to Mullen Road, $3,000. (2-3) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP: • Lindsey Road, mat wedge and seal coat, 2.27 miles from Four Mile to Pine Lake Road. $100,700. (1) • Osborne Road, seal coat, .5 mile from Parker Road to Burroughs Road. $4.uu0. (1) • Three Mile Road, mat wedge and seal coat, 337 miles from Doster Road to Nor­ ris Road, $137,000 (mat) or $27,000 (seal coat).(l) • Four Mile Road, seal coat, 1.3 miles from Doster to Lindsey Road, $10,400. (1) • Enzian Road, seal coat, .53 mile from Cressey Road south to county line, $4,200. (1) • Cressey Road, crack seal and seal coat, 4.52 miles from Doster Road to Lockshore Road. $49,800. (1) • South Shore Drive, crack and slurry seal, .13 mile on the southeast side of Up­ per Crooked Lake. $2300. (1) • Southgate Drive, seal coat, .45 mile on the south side of Pine Lake, $4,000 (1) • Sunshine and Division drives, seal coat, .29 mile from Delton Road south to Upper Crooked Lake, $2500. (1) • Crooked Lake and Rankin Drive, seal coat, .5 mile from Delton Road south to Upper Crooked Lake, $4,000. (1) • Ridgeway Drive, seal coat or slurry seal, .22 mile from M-43 to Gull Lake, $1,700 to $2,600. (1-2) • Sunset Street, seal coat, .19 mile north of Merlau Drive on southwest side of Pine Lake, $1,800. (1-2) Department of Public Services Sale of 1994 Dodge Intrepid, and 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix Now Hiring Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Wc are currently looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. The incumbent is responsible for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance for multiple locations. Supervises the duties of general maintenance personnel. Plans major repair and remodeling projects. Makes minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs. Negotiate* service contract* and lease agreements. Maintains records on PC program. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resource* Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street • Hastings. Ml 49058 ing between midnight and 6 a.m. at a speed greater than lhe minimum required to main­ tain forward movement of the snowmobile. • in or on the land of another without consent of the owner or his agent, when re­ quired by the recreation trespass act. • In an area open to public hunting dur­ ing the firearm deer season from 7 to 11 a.m. and from 2 lo 5 p.m. • While transportation on the snowmo­ bile of a bow unless unstrung or a firearm unless unloaded and securely encased or equipped with and made inoperative by a key locked trigger locking device. • On or across a cemetery or burial ground, an airport, a public or private park­ ing lol. within 100 feel of a slide, ski or skating area, a railroad or a railroad right of way. • To chase, pursue, worry or kill any wild bird or animal. For more information on Michigan Snowmobile Regulations, pick up a copy at the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Stale Po­ lice or log onto www.dnnstate.mi.us. ROADS, continued from page 2 Request for Bids City of Hastings Sr. Manager & Part-time Assistant G/ifcs E On l he Mot e"! Send resumes to: Glik's: Attn. Ki in Oakes village, which is designated and marked for snowmobile use by the County Road Com­ mission having jurisdiction. Michigan law prohibits the operation of a snowmobile: • While under lhe influence of alcohol, controlled substance or a combination of the two. • At a speed greater than reasonable for conditions. • In a forest nursery, planting area or public lands posted as an area of forest re­ production when growing stock may be damaged: or as a natural dedicated area which is in zones 2 or 3. • On the frozen surface of public waters within 100 feet of a person, including a skater, not in or upon a snowmobile or within 100 feet of a fishing shanty or shel­ ter except at a speed required to maintain forward movement of the snowmobile or on an area which has been cleared for ice skating, unless lhe area is necessary for gaining access to the public water. • Within 100 feet of an occupied dwell- The City of Hastings. Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1994 Dodge Intrepid, and one (1) 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix. Arrangements to view the vehicles can be made by calling 945­ 5083 weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities within the bids. The C-Hy of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be :n its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 E. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49056. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5. 2002. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pub­ licly at the above address. No formal bidding forms or documents are required, but all bids shall be in writing and shall be sealed. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - 1994 Dodge Intrepid or 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix. EOE/M-F B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC’ An Independent Licensee of B-Dry Systems. Inc B10 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. McNgan 49001 • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Richland. MtcNgan 49093 • 629-5252 • Norris Road, seal coat. 4.24 miles from Lockshore Road to Delton Road. $54,000 (2) • Parker Road, seal coat. 3.25 miles from Milo Road to Delton Road. $1X000. (2) • Milo Road, seal coal, 1.5 miles from Lockshore Road to M-43. no cost listed. (2­ 3) RUTLAND TOWNSHIP: • Tanner Lake Road, mat wedge or seal coat. 2 miles from M-37 to Quimby. $86,000 for mat or $ 16.000 for seal. (1) • Lakeview Drive. 2" mat. .43 mile loop on the west side of Podunk Lake, $13,000. (•) • Pinedale Drive, etc., 2” mat. 30 mile in Pine Haven Estates Section 6. $10,000. (1­ 2). • Cook Road, seal coal. .45 mile from Green Street to gun dub, $2,000. (1-2) • Fairview Estates, slurry seal or seal coat, .72 mile of plat in section 5 across from fairgrounds. $2X000 or $1X000. (1­ 2) • fanner Lake Road. 2" mat or seal coal. 3 mile west M-37 to Heath Road. $17300 or $4,000. (2) THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP • Whitncyville Road, all-season mat with paved shoulders, 3.04 miles from Crane Road to 108th Street. Project would be mostly federally funded ($900,000), with 10 percent ($90,000) asked of the town­ ship. Would be 2002 and 2003 project. (1) • Fawn Avenue and Brook Street, thin mat. .47 mile in Sandy Knolls plat, section 35. $16,500.(1) ■ Gadder Road. 1.01 mile from Cherry Valley Road to Duncan Lake Road, $8,100. (1) • Irving Road, seal coat. 2 miles from city limits to township line, $16,000. (1) • Brentwood Lane and Farm Road, slurry seal or seal coat, .27 mile in Rolling Acres Section 25. $5300 or $3200. • 108th Street, seal coal. .86 mile from Noffkc Drive to M-37, $6,900. (1-2) • 108th Street, seal coal, 1.27 miles from M-37 lo Slimpson Road. $10,400. (1-2) ■ Near Lane, slurry seal or seal coat, .71 mile from Patterson lo Duncan Lake Road. $11,400 or $6,000. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP • Veltc Road, mat wedge or seal coat, X33 miles from M-43 to M-50. $98,600 or $18,600.(1) • Brown Road, seal coat, 2 miles from Woodland Road to Martin Road, $16,000. (1-2) • Brown Road, seal coat, .78 mile from Cunningham to Martin Road, $6,200. (1-2) • Maple Street, crack seal and seal coat, .55 mile from Brown Road to Beech Street, $7,050.(2) • Beech Street, crack seal and sed coat, .52 mile from north of Brown Road to 1992 plat, $7,610. (2) • Ottland Shores & public access, seal coat or slurry seal, .60 mile on northwest side of Jordan Lake, $5,400 or $8,800. (2­ 3) • Barnum Road, seal coal, 1 mile from Velte Road to M-66, $8,000. (2-3) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • Bluff Drive, slurry seal, .74 mile from Briggs Road lo Bowens Mill Road, $12,000.(1) • Lynn Drive, crack and slurry seal, .52 mile north of Chief Noonday, $8,800. (1) • Shaw Lake Road, seal coat, .2 mile from Yankee Springs Road to M-37, $1,600.(1) • Shaw Lake Road, seal coat, 3.12 miles from Briggs Road io Yankee Springs Road, $25,000.(1-2) • Frederick & Oakwood drives, slurry seal or seal coat, .49 mile south from Bowens Mill Road and west to dead end, $4,500 or $7,200. (1-2) • Bass Road, seal coat, 1.53 miles from Patterson to Briggs Road, $6,100. (2) • Bass Road, seal coat, .43 mile from Briggs Road to Cherry Valley, $1,700. (2) • Payne Lake Road, seal coat, .99 mile from Cobb Lake Road to Bowens Mill Road, $8,000. (2) • Payne Lake Road, seal coat, 1 mile from Chief Noonday to Cobb Lake Road, $8,000. (2) • Wildwood Road, seal coat, 38 mile from Norris Road west to the township line, $1,900 (same amount to Orangeville Twp.)(2) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17, 2002 - Page 15 Eaton District Health Department. • Legislative Coordinator, onc-ycar term. Robert May. • Deputy City Manager. Police Chief, Emergency Management Coordinator. Jerry Sarver. • Fire Chief, Fire Marshal. ADA Coordi­ nator, Roger Caris. • City Clerk, Treasurer. Finance Direc­ tor, Evcril Manshum. • Assessor. Judy Myers. • Economic Development Diiector. Joe Rahn. Spencer cast the lone vote against the slate of city officers, but gave no comment when asked why. Campbell said he had problems with the Nature Area Board. “We’re trying to get rid of it,” he said. “Wc have not met in my lifetime." RAISE, continued from page 1 stay at $7,800 and the pay for the mayor pro tem will remain at $2,500. The pay raises were approved on a 7-2 vote, with Joe Bleam and Donald Spencer voting ■‘no." Spencer said after the meeting that he thought the $100 raises for council members were unnecessary. Appointments recommended by Mayor Frank Campbell and approved by the coun­ cil were: • Planning Commission, one-year terms, Dave Jaspcrsc (chairman), Mansfield and Campbell; thrcc-year terms, Mike Hubert and Fred Koggc. • Downtown Development Authority, four-year terms, Mark Feldpausch and Patty Woods; onc-ycar term, Frank Camp­ bell. • Local Development Finance Authority and Brownfield Authority, four-year terms. Herm Bottchcr and Deb Hewitt; onc-ycar term, Frank Campbell. • Zoning Board of Appeals, two-year terms, Amy Kuzava, Dorotha Cooper and John Cohoon. • Library Liaison, one-year term, Dave McIntyre. • Hastings City/Barry County Airport Board, two-year term. Barry Wood. • Nature Area Board, one-year terms, Frank Campbell and Harold Hawkins: three-year terms, Pat Johnson and Donald Myers; two-year term, Kim Alderson. • Health Officer, one-year term, Barry- ssa The monthly immunization clinic for Ionia County will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Central United Methodist Church basement from 9 until 11:30 a.m. One indi­ cation is that influenza shots are available for adults on this day, in addition to the wide range of childhood prevention shots. The Sebewa Center UMC is hosting a dinner Saturday with baked potatoes and a wide variety of toppings besides desserts and beverages. Serving is from 5 to 7 p.m. The church is on Shilton Road at Bippley, east of M-66. The West Berlin Wesleyan Church will be host for a supper and sleigh ride Saturday, Jan. 19, provided there is snow. Draft hors­ es are used for rides on a 40-acrc field which is hilly. St. Edwards R.C. Church is holding a parish mission four days starting on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday the program will be at 8:30 a.m. On Wednesday it will happen at 10 a.m. Nursery care is provided and transportation is available. By popular demand, Roberta First of Orange Township will return for a program on Afghanistan. There is a minimal charge of $3. This is sponsored by the Ionia County Historical Society and will be at the Commission on Aging building on Hudson Street at 7 p m. Roberta s slides are 20 years old but they show the countryside as it was when she and her late husband were in the nation for an agricultural development pro­ gram. Those who saw her first presentation say it gave them a much better idea of the country than the images shown on the cur­ rent news programs. The Grand Rapids Press had an announcement of the engagement of Jodi Ann Chorlcy, daughter of John Chorley and wife of Laingsburg, her mother and stepfa­ ther of Okemos. John is a former resident heK?. and a graduate of Lake Odessa High School. The same paper carried a wedding photo of Trissa Nichole Ruehs, who married Ronald Jason Beard in early summer at Gibson's Restaurant. Ron is the son of Paula Beard of Lake Odessa and Ron Beard. She is a granddaughter of Robert Beard and the late Wanda Beard, and of Marguerite Dick of Ionia. At the Beard wedding one of the bridesmaids was Jamie (Mrs. Chris) Faulkner. Some of the groom’s attendants were Duane Beard, best man, Mark Cunningham and Dan Beard. In a Press story on the benefits of luxuri­ ating in a spa mention was made of Jacob Brodbeck and his wife, Freda. While living here on Eaton Highway, they did massage and used uromatherapy in treating patients. Jacob is a masseuse and Freda is a doctor of homeopathic medicine. They are plying their professions in the Grand Rapids area now. People who are averse to anybody cutting a tree would be interested to know that the specimen tree used in the nation’s capital for Christmas is being put to secondary use. The 74-foot white spruce was cut from the Upper Peninsula and was decorated by ornaments made by school children using the theme “Tree of Hope." The trailer haul­ ing it made a stop in Lansing on the way to Washington. D.C. Now the tree is being returned to Gwinn, Mich. Louisiana Pacific Corporation has cut the tree into 8’6" logs. The logs would then be cut into 130 studs with a mark like a brand to signify that the stud came from the 2001 "Tree of Hope.” The studs will be given to Habitat for Humanity for use in homes built in 2002. One stud will be used in each county until the supply runs out. Who in Barry County or the Lakewood area will have a house built with this his­ toric component? The homes will include a plaque noting that part of the home was buih in part from the 2001 “Tree of Hope." The studs will probably be used within the door frame of the new homes. Some of the studs will be used by inmates of the Michigan Department of Corrections as part of their Prison Build program. Since 1998 inmates have built about 300 homes for low in-omc families. About 200 Habitat homes were built in Michigan in 2001. Even if this particular tree had not been used in the nation's capital, it likely would have been removed as part of forest man­ agement in the Ottawa National Forest. The locsl historical society had an unusu­ al program for the 24 present on Jan. 20. A few years ago, West Elementary Librarian Ann (Fleetham) Merrill loaned John Waite a lengthy story written by her grandmother in 1978 when she was in her late 80s about her childhood and youth. She had lived near Dorothy Clore addresses the Ionia County Genealogical Society Saturday during the monthly meeting of the group. President John Waite tells a pioneer story to members of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Ionia and later moved with her parents to farm in Odessa Township, now the home of the Tom Possehn family on Henderson Road. John shared the story with the group. It told of family chores, of churning butter in a barrel chum, of school days, of family thrift methods and family joys. This proved to be a pleasant look into everyday life here decades ago. Janis Kenyon of Portland was the evening's hostess. The Dcpot/Muscum will be open Saturday, Jan. 26. This is to be a work Jay for directors, officers and any members willing to help sort and file the many papers and photos that have been given in recent months. The depot will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. as is the custom on the last Saturday of each month. The Ionia County Genealogical Society had a record attendance of 47 last Saturday. There were several first time attenders. The giving him a new lease on life. Since his recovery from the surgery at Loyola, he has taken part in the annual fund-raising event to benefit patients such as he was. The sup­ port gained provided cost of rooms for fam­ ily members and some medications for the patients. Last August’s .golf tourney raised $50,000 with help frdnj players and coach­ es of the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, winner of Heisman trophy at Notre Dame University, and other notables. To add to the joy of the day, an anonymous donor gave $25,000 to add to the golf total. Glenn is happy to give his help toward this event in appreciation of the benefits he has received. He would urge anyone needing a transplant to seek help in another state such as Illinois where requirements are different from those in Michigan and where more organs are available for transplant. reprinted history of Ionia and Montcalm counties has arrived and there arc some copies for sale at $52 each. This is a reprint of the 1881 Schenk history. It gives lists of many units that served in the Civil War, with lists of Ionia County men in each unit. !t gives the origins of each township's gov­ ernment and the county post offices besides accounts of the organization of county gov­ ernment and the buildings needed for such function. The individual family stories relate the hardships of the early settlers and their progress in turning a wilderness into profitable farms and homes. Dale Jackson was chairman of the book committee. Deadline for First Families applications has been moved to Sept. I to give the commit­ tee additional two weeks of reviewing and verifying all the data in each application. The society has a few cookbooks available at $6 each. Dorothy Clore of Torch Lake was the speaker. She put her audience through a scries of mini-exercises in writing as a starter for further penning. One was an exercise in writing what a certain person of the past did and wlut I now do, by contrast. Another was to write to any person past or future. Members from Grand Rapids and Lake Odessa served refreshments. As is custom, many members adjourned to the depot for research in the society’s library. Jan. 21 will be a special day at the Glenn Desgranges home on Jordan Lake Street. The twin girls will celebrate their eighth birthday anniversary. On the same day, their father will really celebrate his sixth anniversary of living with a new heart. On the day the girls turned 2 years old, Glenn underwent a heart transplant in Chicago. Black ancr are only 99C' On Jan. 9, the surgical waiting room for outpatients was full of Lake Odessa people. Local people who had surgical procedures that day included Richard Waite, Lcatha Reese, Brandi Goodemoot, Gordon Garlock and Maureen Hemming. Zachary Taylor, child of Mary Oaks, has a nice souvenir for his baby book. Since he shares a birthday with President George W. Bush, he has a greeting from the president and first lady, received on Jan. 2. Baby Zachary, President Taylor and President Bush were born on July 6 - different years of course! Friends here received word on the week­ end of the death of former resident Dr. Cary Peabody of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. Burial was to be in Lakeside Cemetery. David Smith of Sun city, Ariz., called Sunday to extend greetings to Lester Younkcrs, with whom he shares a birthday anniversary. David, a retired insurance agency owner, turned 89 on Saturday. Lester is a few years younger. Robert Cobb Sr. has a birthday anniver­ sary coming Jan. 23. He will turn 90. The Lansing State Journal listed the Jan. 11 death of Owen Augst, 56, of Houston, Texas. He was the son of Gerald (deceased) and Rose (Cook) Augst. He is survived by his wife and children, his mother Rose Draghi living in Indiana; sisters, Bonnie Rockafellow and Geraldine Winsley, broth­ ers. Emest and Vaughan. Funeral services were set for Tuesday in Friendswood. Texas. He was a former employee of NASA. ' Thank You ' The (imily of Amber Frmlrmakrr would like lo ihmk Gintech Funeral Home for their kmdnesr and caring, the stall al DeVos Children s Hospital. Dr. Dan. Sue. Opal. J die. Rhyse. Bev and all the other caring staff at the hospital. Pastor Kenneth Vaught and all of the many family members and friends for their support. We would also like to thank all of the family and friends who helped prepare the luncheon, to the Nashville VFW f« the use of the hall, lhe staff at everyday at PRINT PLUS Thomapple Manor for their compassion and support. A special thank you to Ashley for the music and for being tocatM In the arty Barn ntJ-Ad Graphics N.M-43 Highway. flowers and personal support everyone has shown our her best friend. There are not enough words to express our sincerest thank you and appreciation for all the cards, familv. A Decpcit Thanks. clean up local yards and bill the property owners for the work. Girrbach said he plans to bring such a proposal to the council soon. • Agreed to designate Hastings City Bank. National Bank of Hastings. Standard Federal Bank of Troy, MainStreel Savings Bank. Comerica Bank of Detroit and Huntington National Bank of Grand Rapids as depositories for banking services and in­ vestments. • Watched as Clerk-Treasurcr-Financc Director Ev Manshum swore in Joe Bleam, Robert May. Dave McIntyre and Dave Jas­ pcrse as council members for four-year terms. All four were re-elected last Novem­ ber without opposition. • Learned from Girrbach that city crews worked a lot of overtime for nine straight days, from Dec. 23 to Dec. 31. dealing with the nearly 40 inches of snow that fell. • Adopted Roberts Rules of Order for conduct of meetings, as it does every year. Jaspcrsc, as he does every yea/, voted “no." as did Hawkins. When the motion to adopt the rules was made. Jaspcrsc said. “We don’t need to." • Received an invitation from Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson to attend a special meeting of area township supervisors and other officials March 19 at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Wilkinson was asked if the date could be changed be­ cause many council members will be at­ tending the Michigan Municipal League’s Legislative Conference March 19 and 20 in Lansing. • Heard Mayor Campbell’s annual “State of the City” address, in which he outlined the many things that have happened within the city over the past year. ' FORECLOSURE NOTICE Thia firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for thia purpose. Notice of Mortgage Foradoaur* Bate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbum and Kim A. Rathbum. hus­ band and wife to IndyMo Mortgage Holdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000. and recorded February 25, 2000 in Document No. 1041482. Barry County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage is now held by Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-Al by assignment dated February 23. 2000 and recorded February 5, 2001 In Document No. 1054636. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date Iwreof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand. Six Hundred Sixty Six and 37/100 Dollars ($167,666.37) including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastnos, Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. February 7. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 8 West described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4, in center of road for place of beginning; thence West 10 Rods; thence South 16 Rods; thence East 10 Rods, thence North 16 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tfie date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 Bank of New York, as Trustee under Pie Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36250 Dequindre Rd. Ste 410 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (810) 795-4400 Ext. 102 bur File No: 2400 5744 (1/31) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judith C. Strouse, a single woman and Debbie Strouse, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Cascade Financial Inc., Mortgagee, dated Decerrtoer 29. 1997, and recorded on January 13, 1998 in doc •1006307, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank Ore. National Association, as Trustee Mt/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee, by an assignment dated April 17.1998. which was recorded on February 20.2001. in doc •1055124, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX ANO 6QT00 dollars ($47,976.60). including interest at 10.550% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 .-00 p.m., on January 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East one-half of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Five (375) and the West tv/o Rods of Lots Three Hundred Seventy Three (373) and Three Hundred Seventy Four (374) except two (2) Rods square out of the Southwest comer of Lof Three Hundred Seventy Four (374). al in the City (formerly Village) of Hastings, according to «ie recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20.2001 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200021147 Panthers (1/17) All 43 U.S. Presidents Postage Stamps Every American President from Washington to Bush - only $2 ollectors love to see our U.S. Presidents commemorated on postage stamps. And you will too! C lection. 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Mystic Stamp Company Tracy and Kevin Phenix 94S-9554 Wood said he didn’t understand why he was given a two-year appointment (to the Airport Board) while all other council members' posts were for just a year, even those who had been just elected to new four-year terms. “Because you’re a sucker.” quipped fel­ low councilman Jaspcrse. who later stated his opinion that it wa< because Wood is do­ ing such a creditable job. Harold Hawkins was re-elected mayor pro tem unanimously. In that post he stands in for the mayor when Campbell is unable to attend a council meeting or a function. In other business at Monday night’s meeting, the council: • Set a budget workshop for 6 p.m. Mon­ day, Jan. 28, before its next regular meet­ ings. • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, to solicit comment on a finding of no significant impact and a re­ quest for release of Community Develop­ ment Block Grant funds to build a cul de sac for CoDee Stamping in the Hastings In­ dustrial Park. If the city wins approval for the proposed grant, it will match it with $20,000. • Had the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance to rezone property at 815 E. State St., owned by John Slachter, from indus­ trial (D-2) lo apartments (A-O). The second reading will take place Jan. 28, at which time the council can take action. • Heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance to amend a part of the city’s zon­ ing map. • Learned from Director of Public Serv­ ices Tim Girrbach that is department is considering proposing a yard ordinance un­ der which city crews would be allowed to Mystk Stamp Company America's Leading Stamp Dealer * Dept. 18247. Camden. NY 13314 ’ j �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 COURT N6UJS: A 20-year-old Martin man admitted in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to driving with a .20 percent bodily alcohol content June 13. which led to him crashing a 1999 Chevy Tahoe and permanently in­ juring a 17-year-old passenger. Jeremy M. Bourdo entered guilty pleas to one count of drunk driving, one count of possession of marijuana and one count of felonious assault and was scheduled to be sentenced on the convictions Feb. 14 at 8:15 a.m. Bourdo was driving south on Enzian Road when another vehicle pursued him in an attempt by that driver to stop him from driving under the influence, according to police. Bourdo ran a stop sign at Cressey Road and made it through the intersection but then crashed into trees south of the inter­ section. The driver of the pursuing vehicle was struck by a third vehicle while crossing the same intersection, though no injuries were reported. Bourdo was taken to Borgess Hospital in serious condition and was released the next day. Nathaniel J. Pallctl, 25, of Shelbyville and Jessica Root, 19. were also injured in the crash. Bourdo's cousin, Brooke N. Curry, 17, of Delton, however, suffered broken verte­ brae which had to be fused together. Bourdo told Judge James Fisher. "Are those injuries going to be perma­ nent for her?” Fisher asked Bourdo at the arraignment, to which Bourdo replied, •yes” Bourdo also admitted that Curry had pre­ viously asked him to slow down prior to the crash and that he disregarded her re­ quest. One count of operating under the influ­ ence causing serious injury, a felony which carries a maximum possible penalty of five years in prison and/or a $1,000-55.000 Fine, will be dismissed at lhe time of sentencing as part of the plea agreement. The Barry County Prosecutor's Office also has agreed to recommend 7411 Status of the Public Health Code on the posses­ sion of marijuana charge. The status would give Bourdo a chance to keep the felony off his record if he is successful on probation. And, one count of possession of alcohol in a vehicle by a minor will also be dis­ missed. In other recent court business: • Charles Elson Grover. 68. of Ada. en­ tered a plea of no contest lo one count of aggravated stalking, habitual offender. Grover is accused of following a Nash­ ville woman for more than a year for no ap­ parent reason “and as a result, she became quite terrorized and felt threatened and in­ timidated by this behavior." Judge James Fisher said as he read the police report dated Oct. 17. Grover is free on 55.000 bond scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 14. • James Tumes, 39. of Middleville, was ordered to spent 21 months to three years in prison on his conviction of violating proba­ tion on a previous conviction of resisting and obstructing conviction. "This individual has not only assaulted police a number of limes, he exposed him­ self lo drugs and now his children, as indi­ cated by this letter," said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill refer­ ring lo a letter by Julie DeBoer that he sub­ mitted. “He continues to be a danger to so­ ciety. Mr. Tumes, by his own actions, has caused this file to be a mess." Defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer ob­ jected to the letter being admitted into the court record but Fisher denied her motion to remove lhe document. “Mr. Tumes docs have a history of men­ tal illness exacerbated by substance abuse,” said Dwyer. “He goes three limes a week to dual diagnoses groups. The positive reports from lhe probation department have not al­ ways been put before you.” Though it has been alleged that Turnes uses morphine. Dwyer insisted tests for lhe drug have been negative. “It’s taken a great deal of patience to try and work with you the last two to three years,” said Fisher to Turnes. “I was quite pleased in September when you got off drugs, you were quite pleasant to work with.” But in October. Tumes was again found with marijuana during a traffic stop by Hastings City Police. “You have three to five assaultive type convictions, including fighting with po­ lice,” he said. “1 think your family, particu­ larly your children, deserve some respite. 1 think your family needs some peace. 1 know you have mental illness, but you know right from wrong.” Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! CHOW PUPPIES FOR sale, 1 female <Sc 4 males, bom Dec 9, 2001, ready now, females, $100, males $150, call eve­ nings for details (517)852­ 3955 Httdnew Seriiee\ DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and exterior painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)623­ 6686. PROTECT YOUR ROOF! Roof top snow removal. (616)948-2210 Mobilt IIoihc\ LIQUIDATION SALE!!! 2000 3bd., 2 bath re­ po. As low as $379 per month; 2000 2bd., 2 bath. 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No application fee if vou mention this ad. 1-800­ 466-0461 \alioital \th ( oinmitnily .\'olict \ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/ CRIMINAL JUSTICE to $16.82/Hr. + benefits. Non degree entry/skilled. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. KERRY FAUL WILL not be responsible for any bills, loans, etc. for Amy Faul as of January 2002. \iilamoiive 1989 BUICK CENTURY, good condition, less than 100,000 miles, $990 obo. (616)945-5463 1997 BUICK CUSTOM: dark green, 82,000 miles, $6,495 obo. 1996 Chrysler Sebring convertible, red/blk. top, 75,000 miles, $7,895 obo. (616)948-9212_____________ 2000 BUICK REGAL LS: $11,500 includes ext. warran­ ty. Leather seats, CD & tape. White, sharp. (989)235-4872 89 CUTLASS, 126,000 miles, $1,400. 24 ft camper, $1,500 (616)998-9520_____________ FOR SALE Ford 1980 F-150 4WD for parts, 300 straight 6, 4 speed tranny w/308 transfer case $400 obo. Cal! (616)838-5117 & ask for Scott. \alioiial \d\. CAFETERIA/FOOD SERV­ ICE to $11.62/Hr. (perma­ nent). Entry level needed now! (616)949-2424 Job’.r.e fee CONSTRUCTION/LINEMEN: to $24.03/Hr. (Fiber cable hook-up). Trainees/ skilled starting now! (616)949-2424 Jobhne fee. FACTORY/PACKAGING LINE PRODUCTION: to $14/Hr. + Pkg., 2 shifts, ma­ jor plants! (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee FOOD Z BEVERAGE SALES DISTRIBUTOR: to $41,600/Yr. ♦ benefit Pkg. Co. vehicle! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee.________________ HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ CLERICAL to $12.70/Hr. ♦ benefits! Entry level, general office duties. (616)949-2424 Job’ine fee. MAINTENANCE TECH: to 519.23/Hr. + great benefits. Major Co. advancement po­ tential' (616)949-2424 Jobline fee Garage Sale FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 2 TIDY HOME CLEANING Service, in business for 16 years. Cleaning for all your needs: home, cottage, or business. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Bonded, (616)948-8508 or (616)945-9448, please leave a message if no answer. Sally Stanton-Owner. • Jerome Heth. 48. of Delton, was sen­ tenced to time served on his convictions of assault with a dangerous weapon and ille­ gal entry, charges wh.ch 'esulled from a Feb. 17. 2001. incident in which he held police at bay inside a Keller Road home af­ ter pointing an SKS semi-automatic rifle at troopers. “Although this is a very serious offense, it appears mental illness was a factor in this." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. "We recommend that medications be part of any probation order." Heth was found competent to stand trial, but entered no contest pleas to the charges due to civil liability for the damage done to the house when police used tear gas to flush Heth outside and into custody. "He tells me he’s fine.” said defense at­ torney David Gilbert. “1 have reservations about that. 1 ask that the probation depart­ ment hook him up with Community Mental Health." Heth has no job and recently served time in the Allegan County Jail on a drunk driv­ ing conviction. “I’m trying to get on my feet,” he said, "go the straight and narrow." He was sentenced to serve 90 days with credit for 90 days served on the illegal en­ try charge and to serve 11 months with credit for 11 months served on the assault with a dangerous weapon charge. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 restitution, though no fines and costs were assessed. He was ordered not to possess or con­ sume alcohol or controlled substances, to participate in counseling and to take all medications prescribed for him. • Chad Klon, 18, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to serve six months in the Barry County Jail on his conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property worth $1,000 to $20,000 for having stolen car ste­ reo equipment, radar detector, compact discs, tools, clothing and a toolbox, all taken from vehicles. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 costs and to spend three years on probation. One charge of being in possession of burglar's tools was dismissed. He was arrested Nov. 3 in Nashville. • Jeffrey Scott Boyd, 30, of Hastings, was sentenced to serve two to 24 years in prison on his conviction of violating proba­ tion on a previous co.eviction of possession of methamphetamine last March 26 m Vankce Springs Township His 7411 Status has been revoked. Boyd violated probation by failing to report to his probation agent in September and October and by using cocaine in August or Septem­ ber. Boyd pleaded with the court to show mc>cy. 71 need my job, 1 need my kids badly,” he said. “Drugs are not a part of my fu­ ture.” Fisher told Boyd that he had only been on probation for a couple of months when he violated. “It’s been one problem after another." said Fisher. “I order you to do things and you do what you feel like. It’s time to pay the piper.” • Jason Fugate, 26, of Shelbyville, was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail with credit for nine days served and to spend the next two years on probation on his convic­ tion of possession of marijuana. One count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana was dismissed. He was ar­ rested after he was accused by the South­ west Enforcement Team of growing mari­ juana in Orangeville Township June 25, 2001. He was previously convicted of pos­ sessing marijuana in 1993. “Mr. Fugate said he likes smoking dope and he likes buying it, but his friends steal it so he has to grow it himself,” said Cruz. Help Wauled CUSTOMER SERVICE PO­ SITIONS: We are currently accepting resumes for a cus­ tomer service representative in our Hastings area office to work with wireless sales & customer support. Starting wage $8.50/hr depending on experience. Send resumes to: CSR, PO Box 438, Delton, Ml. 49046. DENTAL HYGIENIST, FULL or part time position available in Hastings. Please send resume to ad # 113, c/o Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Mi 49058 or fax to (616)945-0396_____________ HASTINGS CITY BANK­ CUSTOMER SERVICE REP­ RESENTATIVE: Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently looking for a Customer Service Repre­ sentative to join our team. Qualified applicants will have above average key­ boarding skills, be detail ori­ ented, and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resour­ ces Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings, MI. 49058. EOE/M-F. • Holly Martz. 29, of Hastings, was or­ dered to serve 60 days in jail, with credit for two days served, and to pay $500 in costs on her conviction of aggravated as­ sault. The balance of her jail term is sus­ pended if she is successful on one year of probation. Her sentence on a conviction of resisting and obstructing police, however, is delayed until Jan. 9, 2003, and two counts of second degree child abuse were dismissed. Martz was arrested after she grabbed the steering wheel of a car she was not driving during and argument with a man and forced the car into a Hastings curb while two chil­ dren. ages 9 and 3, were in the back scat. ...in need of quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 POLICE BEAT: Two injured in separate traffic crashes BARRY COUNTY - Black ice is being blamed for al least two serious crashes in Barry County early last Thursday, including one in which Michael Carl Rischow. 19, of Lake Odessa was critically injured. Troopers r»id "black ice" sent his car sliding out of control off Woodland Road near Eagle Point at 7:50 a.m. Jan. 10. The car then struck a tree on the driver’s side, accord­ ing to the Has tgs Post of lhe Michigan Stale Police. Rischow was wearing a sea tbeh and his vehicle was not equipped with an airbag. He was taken lo Pennock Hospital in Hastings by Lakewood Community Ambulance be­ fore being flown lo Spectrum Hospital’s Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. “This was one of many crashes on this morning involving ’black ice,” said troopers. In another crash Thursday at 6:50 a.m., Sonia Gail Huntington-Jones. 57. of Plain­ well. was driving south on Doster Road when she lost control on black ice near Crum Road. Her vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck a tree. Huntington-Jones was wearing a scat belt and alcohol was not a factor. She was air­ lifted to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. Rischow and Huntington-Jones both were listed in critical condition at press time Wednesday. Black ice is also being blamed for a crash Saturday on Heath Road near Mead Street in which one vehicle struck a slick spot and went skidding out of control at about 8:08 p.m. Minor injuries were reported though no other information was available al press time. And, three members of a Hastings family suffered minor injuries Saturday when their castbound Nashville Road vehicle went out of control on the icy pavement al 8:15 p.m. Treated and released were driver. Brenda Dingman. 39. and her passengers. Darek Dingman, 13, and Danielle Dingman, 15. Snowmobile malfunctions, strikes cars YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A bizarre accident occurred Sunday when a man attempting to drive a snowmobile onto a trailer on private property was thrown lo the ground when the accelerator malfunctioned, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the snowmobile continued at an angle, colliding with a pole and then into a bam across the street destroying the door and striking two parked cars inside the building. The rider of the snowmobile, Robert Strader of Wayland, suffered minor injuries. Suspected shoplifter dives into river RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Wal-Mart shoplifter being chased by security appar­ ently felt Monday was a good day for a dip in the Thornapplc River. Instead, Jeffrey Vogel Jr. 22, of Hastings, was greeted on the other side by the Hast­ ings City Police. Michigan State Police troopers were called when Vogel allegedly ran from the loss prevention officer and reportedly was in the process of swimming toward the River Bend Golf Course. “Trooper Ernie Felkers arrived and saw the suspect on the other side running across the golf course property,” said Trooper Sandra Larsen. “He got a description and radi­ oed to Sgt. Jeff Pratt and Officer Eric Ingram ” -* Pratt and Ingram were able to nab Vogel and turn him over lo troopers, who arrested him and lodged him in the Barry County Jail. .. m Vogel was arraigned Tuesday in Barry County District Court on charges of resisting and obstructing police, second degree retail fraud, controlled substance, use of narctftics (heroin) and escape lawful custody. “He (allegedly) took two electric razors and a cordless phone answering machine and dropped them as he was being chased by security outside the store,” said Larsen. “The security guard did not follow him into the river." He is being held in the Barry County Jail on $10,000 cash bond awaiting a Jan. 23 pretrial hearing. Officer finds lost wedding ring in uniform HASTINGS - A Michigan State Police sergeant donning his uniform Jan. 1 discov­ ered a ring in the back pocket of his pants which had recently been cleaned by a Hast­ ings dry cleaning business. “On Jar.. 2,1 spoke with an employee at Bell Cleaners and was told that lhe wife of the owner was missing a ring,” reported Sgt. Seth Reed. Later that day, Reed received a call from Cassie Bell, 26, who accurately described the ring found by Reed in his pants pocket. “Bell said she must have left the ring in a pocket of some clothing that was sent to Bell Cleaners. Somehow, the ring got into my uniform pocket.” The ring, valued at $1,500, was released to Cassie Bell that day, he reported. Three injured In weekend crash HASTINGS - Three people were treated at Pennock Hospital Friday after two cars collided at North Broadway and Mill streets at 6:25 p.m., according to the Hastings City Police Department. Officers said Rebecca Rose Warner, 17, of Hastings, was driving east on Mill Street with her mother, Mary McDonough, 50, of Hastings, in the passenger seat when she drove into lhe side of a northbound. North Broadway, Jeep. McDonough was taken by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where she was treated for a possible broken sternum and released. Don and Betty Jo Acker of Lake Odessa went to Pennock Hospital with minor inju­ ries and Warner was not hurt. . All four subjects were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not a factor in the cause of the crash. Warner was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way. Suspect Identified In drunk driving fatality MIDDLEVILLE - A report in last week’s issue of the Hastings Banner on lhe sen­ tencing of convicted drunk driver Nick Bont, 19, of Middleville has led to the identifi­ cation of a suspect sought by police for providing the alcohol which led to the death of Boni’s passenger, Sarah Wiese, Sept. 7. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, Barry County Sheriff’s Department detectives received a tip on tlx suspect’s identity. “The investigation is continuing,” said McNeill. “The information provided is consis­ tent with statements made by Nick Bont on the record (al his sentence hearing Jan. 3.)” McNeill declined to answer questions about the suspect, other than to confirm that it is a male from Middleville over the age of 21. Bam fire still under Investigation HOPE TOWNSHIP - A Wcrtman bam used lo house thoroughbred race horses was destroyed by fire last Thursday evening. The cause is still under investigation by Delton Fire Chief Merle Payne. Payne said no horses were in the barn at the time of the fire and lhe owner was not home. The fire was reported at about 7 p.m. and Delton and Hickory Comers firefight­ ers battled the blaze for about two hours. “The roof was already caved in when 1 got there,” said Payne. “I was the first one there.” Payne said the bam is owned by Stonewood Farms and only some hay, tack, a televi­ sion and some video equipment were destroyed. It is not known whether the structure was insured, he said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 17. 2002 - Page 17 ‘Poster boy for domestic violence’ sentenced MENTAL HEALTH, continued from page 1 Repeated beatings, threats land man in prison by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A man who repeatedly beat his wife, de­ fied court orders to stay away from her and blamed her for his behavior was referred to as “the poster boy for domestic violence” Thursday by Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill in Barry County Circuit Court. James Michael Pace, 43, of Hickory Cor­ ners was sentenced by Judge James Fisher to one to three years in prison on his con­ viction of third offense domestic violence after hearing Pace explain that their ’rou­ bles began when he admitted he is a ‘sex addict.” “1 admitted to my wife that I'd had a number of women and she admitted to me she had had a two-year affair with my best friend," Pace told the court. "It was major trauma for both of us." He went on to say that he and his wife also suffer from "agreement addiction" in which each tries to convince the other that they are right “rather than consider the other person's feelings." The violence began in July of 2000, he said, when he started drinking again. “I always thought (wife) was an angel from God,” he said, "and I feel like I shot her wings off.” He denied, however, that he ever beat his wife. According to the prosecutor, police have been called on numerous occasions by the Paces. “This is a textbook case for everything that is involved in domestic violence cases." said McNeill. “Our office received several phone calls about the mistake of the original delayed sentence plea because of the frustration of the authorities in being called on domestic arguments, only to have the victim recant or attempt to help the de­ fendant out of any accountability." McNeill recited Pace’s criminal history, which included the following: • On June 26, 2000, Pace was accused of grabbing the victim's head and hitting it against the house three times while saying he was just getting started. • On July 5, 2000, Pace violated his bond condition to stay away from her and hit her face with his arm and told her he wanted to kick her a--. • In September of 2000, Pace told her, “if you call the cops. I'll kill you.” Hastings firefighters plan strategy as a Barber Road mobile home is consumed by fire Friday morning. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Single mother, 4 children left homeless by blaze by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Tammy Spires moved into a mobile home at Merlino's Hidden Valley Estates last week after using her last penny to se­ cure shelter for her and her four children, according to the manager of the Barber Road park, Becky Salazar. “She spent all she could to get a home,” said Salazar. “A lot of her stuff was still packed. All of the kids’ clothes were in there." That home was destroyed by a Friday blaze, the cause of which Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris will likely never know, he said. His department got the call at 10:10 a.m. "It was accidental but I have no idea what started it," he said. Salazar said she was at the park office and her husband. Paul, was working on a trailer nearby when Spires ran toward him yelling “fire!" “She got the kids out and he shut off the gas,” said Salazar. "Then he went inside to try to get the pups." Though Spires and her three daughters, ages 9. 3 and 1. and 6-ycar-old son got out unharmed, all five puppies perished in the blaze, said Caris. Salazar suffered some smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene by Freeport First Responders and Mercy Ambulance COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES | COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES available for Just... 990 £ Available at J-Ad Graphics ( ■ North of Hastings on Highway M-43 personnel. Neighbor Billy Edwards also attempted to save the dogs but the fire was too in­ tense. “We tried to get the pups out, but we couldn't,” said Edwards, who made local news las: year when he saved an elderly woman from her burning home on Charlton Park Road. “You could hear them yelping.” Though the trailer was insured. Spires did not have renter's insurance for her be­ longings, said Caris. “It went up so fast. I’m just glad they all got out," said Salazar. “We’re all trying to come together and get stuff for them. All of lhe kids’ clothes were in there, everything she had." Caris said the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Barry County Sheriff’s Victims Services Unit were called to assist the victims. Salazar said she has no doubt that Spires will be able to put her life back together. “We another home to put them in," she said. “It’s smaller, but at least they won’t go without a home." She commended the residents and neighbors for rushing to their aid. “There are some good people around here," she said. “There is a handful that gives us trouble, but I’d say three-fourths of the people who live here are good, car­ ing people. We’ll get them taken care of.” FOOD AUCTION SUNDAY, JAN. 20TH • 2 P.M. 14987 M-66 South (Assyria) C&A Auction (616) 275-0927 'fftoppy, 13th Mitch, ^fuuu ffalhing, Internet Chatting, Snout Sfavuling, ttathet&aU Shooting, • • • ' JoothaLL Yachting, Mooie Watching , fRuddieo, 4 ‘WiohStima... SCappg 13th ‘Jiidhdag J Januaxg 17th James Pace • In November of 2000, he called her de­ rogatory, “Anglo-Saxon" references, said McNeill, threw a half full cup of coffee on her back and punched her three times. She heard a cracking noise when he sat on her while flicking cigarette ashes on her. He also struck her about the head. • On March 2, 2001, he showed up at her home, trashed her house and said, “I want to smash your fact in." “He hit her in the face, saying, *1 will f— — kill you and bit her ear," said McNeill. “Every time, he denied wrongdoing and blamed it on the victim." As a result of the offenses, the court had prohibited al) contact between the parties, but on Sept. 13, an independent witness tes­ tified Pace slapped her, verbally abused her and then stopped the car on M-43 where both of them fell out and onto the roadway. “He took the keys and left her,” said McNeill. “The witness called 911 because of her concern for the victim. The victim called police to blame herself.” McNeill called Pace “a violent, abusive, manipulator of women who will re-offend again and again until he is removed from society.” But according to defense attorney David Kuzava, Pace and his wife have been to­ gether for 14 years and the trouble began only two years ago. “He was clean and sober until July 2000," said Kuzava. “Mrs. Pace continues to contact him and send him letters. She visited him at the jail and she visited him after the initial sentencing." Kuzava said the couple is in Ihu process of a divorce and have plans to move to dif­ ferent cities. “It’s only when he’s in contact with her or under the influence that’s led to him be­ ing incarcerated for nearly 90 days, which I think is appropriate." said Kuzava. “I rec­ ommend he be sentenced to undergo treat­ ment for drug addiction. He’s addicted to crack and other hard substances and he needs anger management programming.” Judge Fisher said he agrees “one hun­ dred percent” with McNe-'I’s view of the case. “Your explanation doesn’t fit," said Fisher to Pace. “The witness said before your wife came tumbling out of the car, she heard a male voice yelling, ‘you’re stupid, you’re dumb.* It’s a classic domestic vio­ lence situation and I hope this puts it to an end.” area of personnel In fact, some of the em­ ployees she hired, with input from Seelig. arc still working there. A year later, her responsibilities grew to include managing the finance and informa­ tion systems. McLean was promoted to chief operating officer in January. 2000 and promoted again to associate director last July. Serving as associate director paved the way for a smooth transition when Seelig re­ tired. she said. Labeling herself as “the logical choice.” she said it's because of her knowledge of the agency and its goals of keeping local control of services and pro­ viding the best services for county citizens. “Being a smaller county we could have easily been taken over by a larger county...." McLean said. She’s not sure of when it became a con­ scious decision to seek the executive direc­ tor’s post because she and Seelig worked together for so many years. “It just kind of worked toward that end. It’s something that just seemed to make a lot of sense as far as making an easy transi­ tion and a smooth transition. He’s still pro­ viding consultation and will help me through the year." McLean, who grew up in the Detroit area suburb of Berkley, earned an undergraduate degree in social science, with an emphasis in child psychology, at Aquinas College. In 1990. she received a master’s degree from Grand Valley State University. Her mas­ ter’s included an emphasis in finance and human resources. Asked about pursuing a major in social science and child psychology classes, McLean said, “I wanted to do that for quite awhile - since I was in high school. Fortu­ nately. I was able to blend the business as­ pect and social science." Before working in Barry county, she worked for Catholic Social Services and for a home for emotionally disturbed children in the Detroit area. She also held a position at Muir Drug Co. before it was purchased by Rite Aid. For the county’s mental health services, one of McLean’s long term goals is to «ccessfully expand clients involvement in planning their own services. The concept is called Person Centered Planning and has been an “ongoing work in progress." Helping clients determine what they deem their needs to be and how they want to approach treatment results in a “better buy-in” from the clients, she said. To make services more efficient, a long­ term goal involves seeking “natural sup­ ports" for clients by getting their family, friends, church people and community agencies involved “so that we can provide more therapeutic intervention more effec­ tively that way...,” McLean said. “The (state) Department of Community Health is going in that direction. It’s kind of an inter­ esting mix of services. We provide some support and then actually try to bring in the family and (other) natural support to give them the support they need outside the realm of community mental health...” Another long term goal is to “effectively and efficiently provide a wider array of services to the residents of Barry County” even though “funding is capped and there­ fore limited” in the managed care environ­ ment. A heavy agenda is on McLean’s list of two short-term goals. Both are connected guiding the county CMHS to becoming a mental health authority and helping a new Community Foundation awards *2,400 to Victims Services The Barry Community Foundation has awarded $2,400 to the Victim Services Unit of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for use in aiding victims of domestic vio­ lence. The grant will be used for materials and supplies purchased for VALUES — Vio­ lence Against Loved ones Ends Soon — a program within the Victim Services Unit which aims to reduce the number of family violence incidents within Barry County. The VALUES program is in its second year of operation. The foundation grant, along with grants from the Byme Memo­ rial, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, Cascade Engineering, and a private individual, will help keep the pro­ gram going for several more years. A recent survey indicated that Barry County residents place support for victims of rape and domestic violence high on the list of priority needs in the county, accord­ ing to the VALUES grant application. The criminal justice community and other hu­ man service providers in the county have also identified family violence as a leading problem. Among other things, the VALUES pro­ gram provides additional contact by volun­ teers with victims of domestic violence, who are helped through the criminal justice system and provided referrals to agencies and services that can help them. Among other things, the part-time Victim Services We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Coordinator assists in educating law en­ forcement regarding family violence, helps develop a comprehensive community re­ sponse to domestic violence, and gathers and compiles data on domestic violence. According to Lani Forbes of Barry County United Way, “in the past year the domestic violence VALUES program has brought a new level of support to the vic­ tims of our community. The prosecutor’s office, law enforcement agencies and (Vic­ tim Services Coordinator) Julie DeBoer have worked together on a commprehensive program to provide the support that is needed to assist the victims of these crimes.” Grant money, she said, will “en­ able our community to fight, prosecute and educate those who have been most af­ fected." five county regional entity secure a bid to continue to provide local services to Medi­ caid clients. Creating the mental health authority, she said, will “protect the quality staff and cli­ ents by retaining local control." she said. "We have a very strong, dedicated staff." Three public hearings have been held on the creation of a mental health authority, and no opposition has been expressed. Such an authority would be a separate legal en­ tity. which would almost entirely cut its lies to the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers, but the board will still appoint mental health board members. Members of lhe CMHS Board have expressed lhe desire lo become an authority. Being involved in the five county entity, called Venture Behavioral Health, was pre­ cipitated by state and federal governments wanting to change the way Medicaid fund­ ing is received. Barry’s CMHS program receives signifi­ cant Medicaid funding, but the state has de­ cided »hal Barry is too small lo manage Medicaid by itself. Consequently, lhe stale is seeking bids for services and only coun­ ties that have a base Medicaid population of 20,000 can bid. That would leave Barry out of lhe picture. However. Barry has joined with Calhoun. Branch, VanBurcn and Berrien counties lo form the Venture group, which gives them a total of about 80.000 Medicaid patients, enabling the group to bid as a service provider group. McLean said becoming an authority (the first step) “will provide a lot more options for our clients while retaining the local fla­ vor and local control. Those of us who arc working with the regional group are also watching to make sure that all the people in the (five county) area arc getting the best services that wc can provide them. “Il’s been a very positive move. Hope­ fully, within the next couple of months wc will secure the bid for the Medicaid fund­ ing and Medicaid services for residents of the five counties. I’ve been working on this for the five years that this has been going on, so it’s not a new thing for me. I’m not new to the other counties and they aren’t new to me. That has worked out very posi­ tively, again,” she said. “I’d like to sec this Venture group be successful and give us an opportunity to provide services in Barry County to Medi­ caid clients and other people that need our services in a cost efficient and effective way. That’s extremely important at this point with limited funding. Wc also have to make sure that we offer services the best way that wc can." Funding changes are many in the health care arena and she noted that “we’ve gone from a fcc-for-scrvice model to a managed care decapitated funding model. That’s a huge difference because in decapitated funding, the funds are limited so you have to be more efficient and effective with the funds that arc available...That’s the wave of the future and the current funding, also.” Programs offered by CMHS, range from providing services to jail inmates to offer­ ing a Day Treatment Program at a facility, near Algonquin Lake for about 80 adults with severe mental impairment or who arc developmentally disabled. “We’ve tried over the years to expand our options for clients,” McLean said. “The day program is a wonderful program for people to have a place to go and learn. We’ve got so many other options available. When we don’t have anything that works real well for a client, wc can go beyond the Barry County boundaries into any of the other four counties. We have working ar­ rangements with the Venture group and we might find some creative options...Being a small county, we can’t offer everything, but we can participate through contracts to get * what wc need...” When McLean’s not on the job, spending time with her three Golden Retrievers is a favorite hobby. She enjoys getting them in­ volved in dog obedience competition. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 partings; €itp iBank Get your color film processed THE SAME DAY at J-Ad s PRINTING PLUS MORTGAGE LOAN PROCESSOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Mortgage Loan Processor to join our team. The incumbent assists in the processing of mortgage loans by ordering credit reports, appraisals, verification forms, title insurance commitments, and mortgage sur­ veys. 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His current season as a starter on the Hastings High School varsity basketball team is over as well. “If the school allows you to practice with the team, you arc allowed with the permis­ sion of your probation officer, but you arc not to represent the school in basketball games.” said Shaw. “For the physical and menial exercise, it will be good for you to practice." Whether he will be allowed to play base­ ball in the spring or any high school sport in the future, however, will be determined by his probation agent. As part of his plea, Schmidt was required to tell the court what happened. “That day. after school. Adam Lake came to my house and wc took my father’s car without permission," said Schmidt. “We did some driving around town... we were on the way home when wc stopped at David Ehzroth’s. I heard he might be at John (another student’s) house.” Schmidt described how he and Lake drove the car to the residence on North Michigan Avenue in Hastings and that they saw Eltzroth drive by. “He pulled over and he told me to meet him at his house (on North Michigan) and we’d go for a ride,” said Schmidt. “Before we left. I was bet that 1 couldn't beat the patch of rubber on the ground already. So I backed up and did it and front of John's house. Then, we went to South Broadway." Det. Sgt. David Oakland testified the patch of rubber left by Schmidt in the 25mph speed zone measured 135-feel long. Schmidt explained that he drove toward a curve where the paved portion of South Broadway turns into Sager Road while South Broadway continues straight as a dirt road. “I continued straight because 1 thought I was going too fast for the curve." he said. “Then. I turned into a driveway and turned around and got back on South Broadway and the last thing 1 remember. I was pass­ ing a car on a double yellow line (on Sager Road.)” Schmidt said he docs not recall how fast he was driving, but the woman he passed told police she was driving 50 mph and that she estimated Schmidt was driving 75 to 80 mph. Oakland testified that when the car rounded the curve into Cedar Creek Road at an estimated 73 mph. Schmidt lost con­ trol and the car crashed into a tree causing Eltzroth. the front seat passenger, to be ejected. Lake, who was in the rear seat, was killed instantly. "There were reports of them speeding prior to the accident.” said Oakland. “There was a witness on South Broadway who es­ timated their speed at between 70 and 80 mph and remembers seeing the same vehi­ cle go by earlier." Eltzroth also died at the scene after ex­ haustive rescue efforts failed, while Schmidt suffered minor injuries. All three boys had been wearing seat belts. “I’ve worked for the Hastings School System for 27 years." said Lake’s father. Daniel Lake, a Southeastern Elementary School fourth grade teacher. “People in the community and people in this room have a hard time that Eli was allowed to have ac­ tivities after school. We found out he was playing basketball. 1 can’t even go to the high school. I can’t go to a basketball game. My career as a teacher is over." Hastings High School athletic director Steve Hoke did not return a voice mail message asking him to explain why "I'm extremely sorry for my carelessness and recklessness that day. I'm here to ask for your forgiveness, if you don’t, I will understand." -Eli Schmidt Schmidt was allowed to play basketball this season. Susan Lake asked the court to impose 500 hours of community service work for each of the two boys who died and to order Schmidt to contribute to the memorial funds. 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"He’ll never graduate from high school, he’ll never get married or have children, he’ll never be able to make the world a bet­ ter place by being a productive member of society.” she said. The Eltzroths agreed with the sanctions requested by the Lakes, said Julie Eltzroth in her comments to the court. “When this first happened. I remember feeling so very sad for Eli." she said. “1 know he didn’t mean for this to happen. David and Adam were his best friends. I still feel sad for Eli. however. I am angry to find out that this wasn't lhe first time for Eli to have done something similar. I am very angry my son has been taken from me." She described her son as bright and intel­ ligent and his excitement just one month prior lo lhe crash at getting his braces re­ moved. "It’s so difficult lo go to the high school basketball games and not see him playing." she said. Mark and Andrea Schmidt expressed their sympathies to the families as well say­ ing. “this tragedy has affected all of our lives." “Wc don’t know all the pain you’ve gone through." said Andrea Schmidt. “Why Eli is here and your sons aren’t. I don’t know. Like Eli said, he should have been the one instead of them. He's not lhe same person he was before. As a mom. I wanted lo bear his pain. I just ask that in your hearts, you forgive Eli." Hawkins said the case was not about Schmidt alone but ““about three young men whose lives were totally changed in a split second" and wondered allowed how he is feeling about lhe crash. “I find it hard to sec exactly where Eli’s emotions arc." she said. "1 have yet to see what this accident has done to Eli. 1 know what it’s done lo the families and to the community.” Hawkins relayed her own experience in which she was driving on Chief Noonday Road after attending a high school basket­ ball game. 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This round of compliance checks was in­ tended to heighten awareness '.he legal obli­ gation not to sell to minors by delivering checks during the year, well in advance of "Synar Checks," which arc generally con­ ducted during summer months. Two rounds of checks were conducted, one in which no enforcement action was taken, followed by a second in which a ticket was issued to the clerk for the illegal sale. In practice, a witness/staff person from Substance Abuse Services enters the store, followed by a minor. The minor attempts to purchase cigarettes, and if the minor is able to purchase tobacco the witness informs the clerk that they have illegally sold tobacco to a minor. During the "enforcement checks," a dep­ uty sheriff waits outside the store and only enters if the minor is able to purchase to­ bacco, at which time the clerk is issued a citation for furnishing tobacco to a minor. Storeowners arc informed of the ticket, but no action is taken against the store itself. The sheriffs department reported that re­ sults for Barry County were encouraging. Of 45 "non-enforccment checks," eight sales were made, and of "enforcement checks" only six tickets were issued. This resulted in 17% and 13% "non-compliance" for each category. In recent years, Michi­ gan has had difficulty remaining below the 25% non-compliance required in order to claim full Synar funding. Barry County falls well below lhe state average for the rate of sales to minors. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-01-24.pdf 2bb12d4b0779187b068b4d89a17d4dc2 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST NASTINGS III 490M-1BJ Sports editor to talk Africa See Story on Page 3 Saxon eagers on win streak Keyholing law amendment nixed See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday, January 24, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 4 ‘Business as usual’ vews Briefs Local Kmart OK, despite bankruptcy honored Supply Company (TSC) has result of a deci­ court in Grand (excluding certlie from Quality Storet or after Nou. 1, 2001, now to redeem those certifi- holders seeking to value of their gift <-ercards must send them nes lac., 455 E. Ellis Rond P.O. Box 3315. 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Additional news Briefs Appear on Page 2 _________________________ I PRICE 50 Travis Wenger Middleville teen killed in car crash by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A teen described by a close friend as “very known by the public” for his years as a Thornapple Kellogg varsity football player, his landscaping work with the Bushwhacker Nursery and as the grandson of a former county commissioner, died Tuesday in a single car crash. Travis William Wenger, 19, had appar­ ently been to classes at Grand Rapid Com­ munity College earlier in the day and is be­ lieved to have been in the process of pick­ ing up parts for his truck when for an un­ known reason, his 1986 Oldsmobile car left Stimpson Road, struck a bridge abutment and rolled onto its roof into Duncan Creek. “Wenger was found submerged in his vehicle and transported to Pennock Hospi­ tal, where he was pronounced dead on arri­ val,” said Sgt. Tony Stein of the Mid­ dleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. According to Stein and preliminary findings, Wenger was driving south when the car hit the guard rail, flipped over and capsized in about four feet of waler. The car was submerged when Deputy Kevin Erb arrived at the scene near Finkbciner Road shortly after it was reported at 6:27 p.m. “We don’t have a definite time of the ac­ cident.” said Stein. “It appears he was trapped inside the vehicle for some time be­ fore he was located." According to Barry County Central Dis­ patch, a Hopkins man spotted the upside down vehicle, then drove home before call­ ing 911. “The call went in to Allegan Central Dis­ patch and they transferred the call to us," said Barry County Central Dispatch Direc­ tor Charles Nystrom. “Wc dispatched the officer immediately." According to Nystrom. Erb was heard on the police radio calling for a wrecker but returned to the air shortly thereafter asking for the Sheriff’s Department’s Dive Team. He then reported, “I’ve got him out” prior to the wrecker’s arrival, said Nys­ trom. Stein said neither alcohol nor road condi­ tions appear to be a factor in the cause of the crash though speed may have played a role. It is not known whether a seat belt was worn. Stein met with Thomapple Kellogg High School administrators and teachers before the start of school Wednesday and the crisis team was activated, he said. “They’re going to make an announce­ ment at the school and they’re making counselors available to anyone who needs them.” said Stein. The news about Wenger s death began to spread shortly after Middleville’s home basketball game Tuesday night. Students huddled in the corridors and tearfully com­ forted one another, said a reporter covering See CRASH, continued page 18 by Mary .McDonough The Hastings Kmart has an adequate supply of stock on its shelves and it’s “business as usual," despite the filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the Kmart Corp., according to Hastings store manager Dan Fox. The Tuesday morning bankruptcy filing was preceded with the announcement Mon­ day by Dallas-based Fleming Foods that it was suspending shipment of grocery items to all the Kmart stores. Fleming, one of the largest wholesale grocery distributors in the country, sus­ pended shipments because Kmart failed to make its weekly payment, the wholesaler said. Fox said his store still has enough deter­ gent. dog food, canned goods and other grocery items to last until service from Fleming is restored. He’s been told that food shipments could resume as early as to­ day or tomorrow (Thursday or Friday), he said. The only item the store cannot pro­ vide right now is fresh bread, he said, and that isn’t because of Fleming, but because a local supplier stopped its shipments to the Hastings store. ' f / Kmart stores will continue to operate, despite the bankruptcy, with the help of a large infusion of cash. Aioftg with its an­ nouncement of the bankruptcy filing, Kmart Corp, also reported It has secured S2 billion in new loans. Shoppers continued to flock to the Hastings Kmart Wednesday, despite news that the retailer has filed bankruptcy. Cash flow problems have hampered the company since before Christmas, but money problems became particularly criti­ cal after sales in the fourth quarter were lower than expected and reductions in the company’s bond rating made it hard for the company to borrow operating funds. Two weeks ago the company’s top ex­ ecutives were still promising there would be no bankruptcy. Steve Pagnani, manager of media relations, said at the time that the company had sufficient financial resources to “carry out our strategics and turn the company around." Even now, top executives arc optimistic the company will survive. “We are commit­ ted and determined to complete our reor­ ganization as quickly and smoothly as pos­ sible, while taking full advantage of this See Kmart, continued page 2 Manufactured housing plans opposed by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Most of the more than 150 residents at a public hearing Monday night opposed a re­ zoning equest for a 600-unit manufactured housing development in Thornapple Town­ ship. John Truscott of Lansing, representing Landon Holding. Inc., said the company wants to rczone a 153-acre site between Duncan Lake Road and M-37 from agricul­ tural residential (A-R) to residential (R). The property is located just south of Cale­ donia and the Kent-Barry County line. In AR zoning, homes must be located on at least one and a half acre sites, while the R designation allows much denser popula­ tion, especially if municipal water and sewer is available. Truscott told the audience and Thornapplc Township Planning Commission that the company chose this site because of its proximity to Grand Rapids. He said the de­ velopment of up to 600 manufactured hous­ ing units over seven to eight years would provide quality, affordable housing for the growth Landon Holding believes will come to to the area. Truscott told the Planning Commission that this "nicest" of developments would actually mitigate sprawl and pledged that these manufactured houses would meet or exceed the standards of “stick built” houses. They would be marketed to young working families and empty nesters in the upper middle income range. The cost of each unit would be about $75,000, with monthly rent of $800 to $850 a month, which would include lot rents. The development would include a com­ munity center with a swimming pool. Truscottsaid that this would be a "meeting place" for the residential community. The many walking paths would provide “green space" and Landon plans to keep some of the trees on the property. He told planners that "this is a well thought out development which preserves land values." He also said that the develop­ ment would generate enough in taxes to pay any additional expense, such as police and fire protection. Truscott said he does not believe that the impact on the schools would be too great. In fact, he told the board that Landon's See HOUSING, continued page 3 Two Parks Commission members illegal? Saxons seek ‘Gold' Joe Keller (right) and the Hastings varsity wrestling team look to stay undefeated in the O-K Gold tonight at Wayland, while the team from Delton can lock up the Kala­ mazoo Valley Association with a win tonight over Parchment For more county sports, see Page 10. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Through no fault of their own, two mem­ bers of the Barry County Parks and Recrea­ tion Commission apparently have not been properly appointed to their positions. The appointments of Jack Lenz of Hast­ ings and John Tcxtcr of Middleville arc in harmony with the county’s by-laws, but arc in conflict with state law. County Board of Commissioners Chair­ man Jeff MacKcnzie made the discovery Friday while researching state law concern­ ing county park commissions. “Generally, the state law takes priority over the county law...." he said. According to state law, a County Parks and Recreation Commission has to have 10 members and two of the members have to be the county drain commissioner and the chairperson of the County Road Commis­ sion or another road commissioner (desig­ nated by the Road Commission Board). Lenz, who has served on the park com­ mission for many years, originally had been appointed by the County Board to fill the See PARKS, continued page 2 �! Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 24 2002 PARKS, continued from page 1 road commission’s scat. Lenz retired as chairman of the road commission in De­ cember. 2000 so, according to state law he no longer can represent the road commis­ sion on the park commission. John Tcxter was appointed to the park commission as a designated alternate for the drain commissioner. However, state law apparently docs not allow for substitutions in that particular scat. “This had been going on long before Tom (Doyle) was our drain commissioner." Mackenzie said. “My concern is that if the two of them ever created a majority vote, it might be subjected to challenge because they are not proper members of the commission." Mackenzie said after this week’s County Board meeting. “We have some ongoing issues at the park that we’ve been dealing with...We want to make sure we’re doing everything properly." News Briefs: Grief Recovery series to start Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a five-weck series of “Grief Recov­ ery" programs starting Tuesday, Feb. 12. The programs will be held every Tuesday evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. up to and including March 12 at the Barry Community Hospice office at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grieving with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environment. There is no charge for the program. Anyone who wants to register or re­ ceive more information should call the Community Hospice Bereavement De­ partment at 948-8453 or 1*800-2545939. Family planning sessions to start The Couple to Couple League In­ ternational, a non-profit interfaith or­ ganization, will offer a class in Natural Family Planning beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Hastings. Tom and Ann Feldpausch, a certified teach­ ing couple locally, maintain that this modern method of NFP is 99% effec­ tive when practiced by properly in­ structed, motivated couples, as effec­ tive as any other artificial method available today. “The method can also be helpful for couples in achieving pregnancy,” Tom Feldpausch said. “Couples using NFP claim that it fosters communication between husband and wife, and can actually improve marriage relation­ ships. The course fee is $70. For more information or alternate class times, call the Feldpausches at (616)948-2148. ILR luncheon set for noon Friday The Institute for Learning in Retire­ ment will have a luncheon at the kCC Fehsenfeld Center west of Hastings at noon Friday, Jan. 25. The featured presenter will be Gary Cantrell, retired teacher from Battle Creek and popular teacher of Middle East history. He will give a brief over­ view of the history of the Middle East and events through time that lead up to today's way of life in the region. The cost of the luncheon is $7. The meal will be catered by M & M Gour­ met Catering. Winter classes will be announced, such as “A Glimpse of Islam," Music Appreciation, the “Great Decisions" Discussion Group. Horticulture Dis­ cussion Group. “LaSalle’s Walk Across Lower Michigan,” Computer Classes and more. The ILR provides anyone 50 years of age or older who enjoys lifelong learning with the opportunity to take short-term, academic enrichment classes without the worries of home­ work. grades or tests. Classes and luncheons take place al kellogg Com­ munity College's Fehsenfeld Center located at 2950 M-179 Highway (Gun Lake Road), just west of Hastings. Annual dues for ILR are $10 and most class fees arc $10. To reserve a scat for the luncheon or to receive a schedule of classes, call Teresa Durham at 948-9500. extension 2642. Asked if any legal problems are antici­ pated from past votes of the Parks Commis­ sion because of not complying with state law. Mackenzie said. “It’s hard to know in advance. I don’t foresee any legal problems - perhaps some hard feelings, but 1 hope not. I think the two people in question. Jack Lenz and John Tcxter. have both been out­ standing park board members. I personally support them remaining on the board, being properly appointed by the county to one of the seven positions that we can appoint." Two general scats on the parks commis­ sion are currently open, and there is a pos­ sibility that Lenz and Tcxter may be able to apply for those positions and remain on the commission. Complicating the situation is the fact that the county board’s Facilities and Property Committee, which oversees county parks, recently completed interviewing applicants for those positions. In fact. Tuesday’s County Board agenda included rccommen- ‘Let It Snow' still welcomes readers The “Let It Snow" Aduit Winter Reading Club is still accepting new ar­ rivals at the Hastings Public Library. Participants can cam prizes for reading 15 books between now and April 20. The final prize is a $5 food gift certificate from the State Grounds Coffee Shop in downtown Hastings. To join the program, stop in at the library at 121 Church St. or call 945­ 4263. Chamber luncheon slated for Jan. 25 The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce again offer its monthly luncheon in the lower level of Feb pausch Food Center from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. The cost for the luncheon is $6. Each month there will be something different to hear about regarding one or more of the members. Business ex­ ecutives who cannot attend are urged to send an employee so they are not in the dark. Chamber spokespersons said the luncheon is a chance tell about a con­ tract just won, a piece of equipment recently purchased, a new staff mem­ ber or the latest product in the compa­ ny ’s line. There is a three-minute limit. For more information, call 795-9260 or the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce al 945-2454. Parent workshop series scheduled “Harmony at Home the Positive Discipline Way" parenting workshops will be offered on seven consecutive Mondays from Feb. 4 through March 18, at the Barry Intermediate School District. 535 W. Woodlawn. Hastings. The workshop is activity-based for children ages 4 to 12. Parents and family members will learn to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is responsible, respectful and resource­ ful. The workshop is geareu to parents of elementary and middle school age children. It offers practical solutions parenting challenges such as sibling ri­ valry, school troubles and anger. The series is offered free of charge. Call 945-9545, extension 33, for more information or to register. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band will have four rehearsals on consecutive Thursday evenings in preparation for its next concert Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10. The remaining three rehearsals are scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Jan. 24), Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 at the Hastings High School band room. The concert, which will include the Lakewood Choral Society, will be performed at 3 p.m. Feb. 10. Anyone with previous musical ex­ perience is invited to the rehearsals and the band would like to include string instrumentalists. There is now just one violinist. Also in high demand are clarinet and percussion players. Membership in the band is open to any post-high school age musician looking for a chance to play who can commit to the rehearsal and perform­ ance schedule. Child care, for $1 per child, is avail­ able near the band room. For more information about the band or to borrow an instrument if needed, call committee member Kim Domke at 945-9181 or Joe LaJoyc at 945-9766. LaJoyc, Keith Closson and Dave Macquecn are directors of the band. dations from the Facilities and Property Committee to re-appoint longtime parks commission member Wes Robinson of Dowling and appoint Charles Krummin of Hastings to the two open seals. Robinson's term expired Dec. 31. During this week’s County Board meet­ ing. no action was taken on Robinson and Krammin’s appointments. Commissioners talked about tabling their appointments and opening up the application process again to give Lenz and Texter the opportunity to ap­ ply. In the end. County Board Vice Chair­ woman Sandy James, who chairs the Prop­ erty Committee, asked County Administra­ tor Michael Brown to consult with an attor­ ney about the issue and advise her commit­ tee on how to proceed. During the discussion, some commis­ sioners were in favor of giving Lenz and Texter a chance to apply for the open scats and others were not. If Lenz and Texter are named to the posts instead of Robinson and Krammin. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson said this “opens us up to a great deal of criticism” because people recommended by a commit­ tee would be set aside so others could be put in their place. “This is an unfortunate circumstance." MacKcnzie said. “I probably should have looked this (state law) up a long time ago. We have been functioning in this manner at least with the drain commissioner (posi­ tion) before I ever came to the county (gov­ ernment)...It’s now my firm belief that we’ve been doing it wrong for a number of years. It’s also my firm belief now that we know that, we should start to do it right..." Wilkinson said if Lenz and Texter are appointed instead of Robinson and Kram­ min, the board’s action “could be seen as showing favoritism.” “It’s possible,” MacKenzic responded. “I think we could probably be criticized for most anything," MacKcnzie said. Commissioner Ken Neil favored ap­ pointing Robinson and Krammin without delay. “If you appoint these two. Jack Lenz and John Tcxter who arc currently serving on this board on the belief that they were prop­ erly appointed, it doesn’t leave an open po­ sition for either of them to fill,” MacKcnzie said. “They (Lenz and Texter) weren’t noti­ fied (to apply) before the interviews were done because we didn’t know this (conflict with state law). This is a very unique situa­ tion,” James said. She wonders why and when the County Parks Commission by-laws were amended to allow tor designated substitutes to repre­ sent the drain commissioner and road com­ mission. The by-laws were last amended in 1993. but she couldn’t recall the reason. MacKenzic noted state law does allow for designees in certain instances, and be­ cause it doesn’t provide for substitutions in those two instances seems to make it clear that they aren’t allowed. Salon raises *350 for Big Brothers/Sisters Razor's Edge Hair Salon in Hastings has raised $350 for the Big Brothers Big sis­ ters program. Salon owner Ken Mingerink is pictured at right presenting a check to Tim McMahon of the Big Brothers Big Sisters steering committee. The salon raised the money through specials and promotions held in December. Mingerink said he held the fund-raiser because BB/BS is 'a good program. I think Barry county needs it." McMahon said "a lot of kids need mentors — adult role models in their lives.’ The program will get started once a caseworker is hired. To kick off fund-raising for 2002. the BB/BS steering committee is sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon at Hastings Bowl March 2. The committee is looking tor 20 teams to compete, five people per team, and look­ ing for $100 lane sponsorships. Those interested can call Joe Booher at the Hast­ ings Police Department. 945-5744. Kmart, continued from page 1 chance to make I fresh start and reposition Kmart for inc future,” Chief Executive Of­ ficer Charles Conaway said. “We deeply regret any adverse effect today’s action will have on our associates, vendors and busi­ ness partners. I also regret the impact of our filing on all Kmart shareholders, including many of our associates. But after consider­ ing a wide range of alternatives, it became clear that this course of action was the only way to truly resolve the company’s most challenging problems. 1 am confident that with our tremendous resources and dedi­ cated supplier and associate communities, Kmart will emerge from this process as a stronger, more dynamic, more profitable enterprise with a well-defined position in the discount retail sector.” The company predicted it would emerge from Chapter 11 in 2003. Chapter 11 al­ lows a company to reorganize its finances through the setting up of a plan that will en­ sure repayment of the company's debt while the company continues to operate. In the bankruptcy filing, the company listed $17 billion in assets and $11.3 billion in debt. The largest creditor, according to the federal bankruptcy court in Chicago, is the Bank of New York, which is owed $2.3 billion. Fox said his store was given information on what is going to happen with the bank­ ruptcy, and he will pass that information on to store employees at special meetings to “let the associates know what it means.” There arc approximately 100 employees at the Hastings Kmart, he said, some 70 percent of them part-time workers. The cor­ poration has assured employees at all of its stores that they will be “paid in the usual manner" and “their medical, dental, life in­ surance. disability and other benefits are expected to continue without disruption." As soon as the bankruptcy was filed. Fox said, there was a freeze on all lawsuits and collection actions against the company. The progress of the Chapter 11 will then include finding a funding source for operating costs (which the corporation has already done), creating a committee made up of the corpo­ ration’s major creditors, and drawing up a reorganization plan that will allow the com­ pany to pay its debts. The goal after emerg­ ing from bankruptcy is to have “less long­ term debt, new financing, stronger opera­ tions and more flexibility for the future," Fox said. Fox said Tuesday that “from the infor­ mation I’ve seen today, it (the bankruptcy) was the right decision as far as the position we’re in. It was the best way for us to go. It gives us the opportunity to start fresh. It gives us some time." He said store customers Tuesday did not mention the bankruptcy filing to him. “We haven't had customer reaction at all.” he said. Wednesday morning, Roberta Groner of Hastings said after shopping at Kmart that she hadn’t heard about the bankruptcy. However, she said. “I’m not surprised. They’ve been trying to switch things around — actually trying to be more like Wal-Mart." The store has problems, she said. “It’s too crowded. You can’t even get through the aisles." However, she said, she hopes the retailer makes it out of the bankruptcy. “I hope they stay open. It gives me another place to shop in town. 1 don’t want to be limited to Wal-Mart.” Fox said previously that the Hastings store, opened in 1990, has been successful financially and has stood up to competition from Wal-Mart. There are enough shoppers in the area to support both discounters, he said at the time. Fox. who has been manager of the Hast­ ings store for the past year, has worked for Kmart for the past 28 years, he said, and has been a part of previous financial strug­ gles and company makeovers. “We’ve seen a lot.” he said, but he’s never had to go through a bankruptcy. The store will deal with thesituation “one day al a time,” he said. “I really believe we’ll survive this Chapter 11 filing and be even stronger than we were before." According to local investment represen­ tative Mark Christensen of Edward Jones, “there are a lot of people I’ve run into who are really wanting to support Kmart." He said people arc “fearful they’re going to close, and they like to shop there.” One client even wanted to buy Kmart stock to show her support for the company. Christensen said, but Edward Jones does not allow the purchase of stock from com­ panies that have declared bankruptcy. He said the stock may be worthless by the time the company emerges from bankruptcy. In just two weeks the stock slid to 88 cents per share from a high Jan. 9 of $5.01. In 1998 Kmart stock rose to a high of $20.87 per share. Those holding 100 shares of Kmart stock in 1998 had an investment of $2,087 compared to $88 at Wednesday’s trading price. “Luckily we only had four clients out of 2.000 who had Kmart stock." he said, and the largest holding was 400 shares. (If that client owned the stock since it was valued at $20.87 a share, he/shc would have lost $7,996.) Once Kmart emerges from bankruptcy. Christensen said, the Board of Directors may choose to declare outstanding stock worthless and then reissue new stock, with the stock being distributed to creditors. “They have to pay the creditors first before you’ll get any money as a stockholder." he said. Christensen said TWA declared bank­ ruptcy three times, for example, and every time the airline emerged from bankruptcy, its stock was declared worthless. “Each time, the shareholders lost everything." he said. In the case of Kmart, he said, “it's questionable if there will be any value left" in the stocks when or if the company emerges from bankruptcy. An Edward Jones analysis of the com­ pany states that “we do not sec the retail landscape becoming any easier for Kmart if and when Kmart emerges from bankruptcy. Though it’s one of the major US. retailers, Kmart lacks differentiation and distinction from its primary competitors. Wal-Mart markets itself as an everyday low-priced merchant and Target markets itself as an upscale discount retailer. Kmart store pro­ ductivity trails its main competitors by a wide margin. Former CEO Floyd Hall and Current CEO (Chuck Conaway) have made progress in reducing overhead costs, but Kmart’s overhead costs are still higher and likely will remain higher than its competi­ tors. Kmart is taking aggressive action to fix the business operations,” including “im­ proving distribution and logistics networks, refining and improving merchandising and enhancing customer service. Although these arc opportunities for Kmart to raise returns, we do not see them as a major player within the discount industry." According to the analysis, “Kmart is looking to terminate the leases of approxi­ mately 350 unprofitable stores and review its portfolio of stores for further potential closings. This will aid cash flow and in­ vestment returns." According to a Kmart press release, however, those 350 stores were already been closed “or are currently being leased by other tenants at rents below Kmart’s ob­ ligation.” The corporation is petitioning the bankruptcy court to approve immediate ter­ mination of those leases. The corporation will then “evaluate the performance of every store and terms of every lease by the end of the first quarter of 2002 with the ob­ jective of closing unprofitable or underper­ forming stores this year." The press release said that “Kmart has a number of strengths upon which we can build, including a substantia] core group of profitable stores in highly desirable loca­ tions.” The Edward Jones analysis states, how­ ever, that “Kmart’s plan for restructuring could prove too costly and non-effective." Kmart is the second largest discount re­ tailer in the United States, operating 2,113 stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. The Hastings store u located in a strip mall off State Street. The mall is a popular shopping destination for Barry residents. Kmart is the second retailer in the mall to have its corporate owners declare bank­ ruptcy. County Post is currently selling its inventory and will eventually go out of business due to a bankruptcy by its previ­ ous owners. Quality Stores of Muskegon. Tractor Supply Co. of Nashville, Tenn, and other investors purchased Quality Stores’ assets and will reopen some former Quality stores as Tractor Supply stores. Thus there is a chance County Post will eventually re open with a new name and new men' �Th® Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 24, 2002 - Page 3 J-Ad sports editor First Friday speaker Mall Cowall, sports editor for J-Ad Graphics, will be guest speaker at the next program in the First Friday series Feb. 1. Cowall, who served in the Peace Corps in Africa for two years, will talk about “Why the Third World matters: An Ameri­ can perspective on Africa.’* Before he joined the newsroom at J-Ad last fall. Cowall also worked for the for­ estry service in Oregon. He is a graduate of Lansing Sexton High School and Michigan State University. “As Sept. 11 proved in shocking fashion, even the planet's lone superpower is not in­ sulated from conflicts that begin on the other side of the world," Cowall said. “For­ eign resentment — and even hatred — of the United States is real, widespread and though wc don’t like to admit it. often justi­ fied. But in traveling and working overseas. 1 found that those feelings arc complex, and that most people struggle with a lovc/hate sentiment toward America. Tipping that balance in our favor is politically advanta­ geous, morally correct and entirely up to us, but it’s impossible until wc begin to pay real attention to and can demonstrate real understanding of the rest of the world." Referring to the current world crises, Cowall maintains that a critical part of any “war" against terrorism must be an increase in domestic understanding of world issues, especially the desperate economic and so­ cial situations of the Third World. “You can’t kill a weed by chopping off the flower, and wc can’t end terrorism, in any context, without understanding its roots," Cowali said, “and that means thor­ oughly comprehending our place as ‘haves’ in a world of ‘have-nots.’** Cowall also believed that the horrific scale and effect of the AIDS epidemic in Africa cannot be overstated, and answers are not as simple as providing drugs and condoms. “AIDS strikes at the heart of basic social norms and customs across the continent Matt Cowall and reveals a boggling web of related problems that have to be addressed first. The planetary size and scope of AIDS warrants the kind of “war" world governments have pledged against terrorism. “In grasping for solutions to African problems. First Wor'd models are often in­ appropriate and ineffective. I’ll talk about corruption, nationhood, the myth of debt relief and other issues.” About his two-year experience in the Peace Corps, Cowall said, “At times as chaotic as the countries in which it serves, the Peace Corps rather quietly provides the opportunity for Americans to walk in the shoes of the rest of the world. This is its greatest value, and the experience contin­ ues to change my life." Cowall and his wife, Caryn Chachulski, live in Grand Ledge. The First Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, takes place on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Toburen joins MainStreet Bank’s management team James R. Toburen has joined MainStreet Savings Bank as senior vice president and treasurer. He will be responsible for financial plan­ ning, reporting and analysis, regulatory re­ porting and compliance, and investment portfolio management besides serving as a member of the bank's senior management committee. Toburen has served as a director of the bank since 1982 and will continue as a member of the board of directors A certified public accountant, he recently retired from his position as vice president of corporate services at Flexfab. Prior expe­ rience with Flexfab included the position of treasurer. MainStreet Savings Bank President David Hatfield said. "I am very pleased to have Jim join MainStreet. His decision to take an early retirement from Flexfab pre­ sented us with a very unique opportunity, not only to fill the vacant treasurer's posi­ tion. but also to further strengthen the bank's senior management group. He brings tremendous technical skills and broad man­ agement experience to play a very impor­ tant role in the future growth and develop­ ment of MainStreet." Toburen said. "I have been associated with MainStreet for 20 years as a director and now look forward to working with Dave Hatfield and a great group of employ­ ees. They truly understand and exemplify what community banking is all about, a fo­ cus on the customer and the community, excellent service and very competitive products. The prospects for the bank and HOUSING, cont. from page i Two UH-60, Black Hawk helicopters from the Grand Ledge Army National Guard Base spent last Thursday afternoon practicing flight formation, landing and take off maneuvers. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) ‘Black Hawk’ pilots practice in Hastings by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A pair of new, UH-60 “Black Hawk” helicopters used the snow covered, Hast­ ings-Barry County Airport as a temporary training ground Thursday when the pilots practiced nearly a dozen different landing and takeoff maneuvers. “They’re veteran pilots getting qualified in a new aircraft," explained Col. Cary Cuylcr of the Grand Ledge Army National Guard base. A Hastings High School graduate, Cuyler is commander of the base’s Aviation Support Facility where the two aircraft arc housed. The pilots practiced basic flight scenar­ ios, formations and tactical maneuvers as part of their Thursday afternoon exercise which also took them to landing strips at Ft. Custer and Charlotte before the day was over. “They were practicing formation land­ ings and takeoffs,” explained Cuyler, who said the loose blowing snow provided some added training for the pilots. Cuylcr said his base has only had the helicopters for 18 months but confirmed his for while trying to recover the body of a com­ rade killed when his helicopter crashed. “Black Hawk Down” was the top gross­ ing movie last weekend, taking in $29 mil­ lion in ticket sales. The Black Hawk is the Army’s front-line utility helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry and aeromedica! evacuation units. It is designed to carry 11 combat-loaded, air assault troops and it is capable of mov­ ing a 105-millimeter howitzer and 30 rounds of ammunition, according to the Military Analysis Network website. The Black Hawk was first deployed in 19)8., .............. . ............. I served in World War B, I survived the hardships 1 faced knowing 1 would return to live in the country...Now at age 83, it seems dear that I won't die in the country." -Wan! Frwman land use master plan encourages develop­ ments of this type to be located nearer the village boundaries so they can be served by village services. He asked the commission to consider the "reasonable expectations" of homeowners, who bought their homes with the knowledge that the surrounding prop­ erty was zoned A-R. Area residents then asked the commis­ sion to consider the impact of this develop- Students may be punished for not reporting threats Jim Toburen the opportunity for me are both very excit­ ing!" Toburen also is a member of the board of directors for the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. He has previously served on the board of directors for both Pennock Hospi­ tal and Hastings Area Schools. He and his wife, Barbara, have three sons, Jim. Mike and Matt. MainStreet is a leading provider of home mortgage loans, home equity loans and consumer loans, as well as offering "Better Than Free" checking accounts, certificates of deposit and other investment products. MainStreet has two offices in Hastings and one in Lake Odessa. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings students could be punished if they hear other students making threats and fail to report the threats to school adminis-* trators, according to a proposed addition to the district’s student discipline policy. The proposed addition was presented to the Hastings School Board Monday. It would not only require students to report “threats or behavior that may endanger the safety of students and staff members,” it would require students to report to authori-* ties when they witness “any disciplinary violations” by other students. Those violations could be wide-ranging, from running in the halls, drinking pop out­ side the cafeteria during school hours, and using vulgar language to possessing weap­ ons or illegal drugs. The reporting requirement would cover threats made on campus or at school-re­ lated activities occurring at other locations. The policy addition says that if students fail to report threats or rule violations, “dis­ ‘Great Decisions’ group to start Feb. 19 The local “Great Decisions” Discussion Group plans to meet for eight sessions, from February to April at Kellogg Commu­ nity College. Hastings campus. Thursday, Jan. 31. is the registration deadline, to allow time to order books for everyone. The scries will begin Feb. 19 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. It will take place seven following Tuesdays at the same time at Fehsenfeld Center just west of Hastings on M-179. The fee for the eight weekly ses­ sions. being held in In cooperation with Keiogg Community’s Institute for Learning in Retirement, will be little more than the $15 cost of the briefing book used as the basis of discussion. Interested people of any age arc invited to join. The group begins by enjoying a sack lunch and conversation. Besides group dis­ cussion, 30-minute videos on each topic.produced by the Foreign Policy Asso­ ciation. will be shown. Nationally known scholars or experts will discuss each topic. The Great Decisions Discussion Program was started in 1954 to encourage members of the community to reach informed opin­ ions about U.S. foreign policy. More than 200 universities and colleges have a Great Decisions program on campus and the Great Decisions high school Program pro­ motes creativity in students while they deployment to Afghanistan. “Wc do use the Hastings airport a lot," said Cuyler. • Airport managers Brent and Cindy An­ drews said they have witnessed military aircraft land and lake off from the Hastings facility at least twice each week, but never to stay as long as the Black Hawks did on Jan. 17. The UH-60 is the same helicopter fea­ tured in the newly released motion picture “Black Hawk Down” which chronicles the story of a failed 1993 U.S. mission in So­ malia in which ifc American soldiers died financial calculations showed that the school district would bring in more than $2 million in revenue from state per pupil grants, but wouid need to spend less than $1.5 million for the education of the stu­ dents. He also told the commission that Landon was “willing to work with the township" on this project. Rick Simpson of the Duncan Lake Asso­ ciation told the board that the 166 members of the association had voted unanimously in December to fight this rczoning request. He introduced attorney Ronald Redick from the firm of Mika. Meyers, Beckett & Jones to present a statement in opposition. Rcdick presented the members of the board with a 14-pagc document detailing five reasons why this rezoning request should be denied. He first said that the rczoning would re­ sult in a "domino effect," be precedent set­ ting and cause environmental problems. He told the commission that the current A-R zoning was a reasonable use for sin­ gle-family homes. Other R zoned property in the township meets requirements of the master plan, such as Cider Mill Village, which has 40 available units to accommo­ date future needs. Redick maintained that the township's learn about the world. To keep employees abreast of global marketplace issues, there is a Great Deci­ sions in the Workplace. Opinion balloting makes participants' views known to policy makers. Locally. The American Association of University Women started the “Great Deci- Besides group discussion. 30-minute videos on each topic, produced by the foreign Policy Association, will be shown. sions" issues discussion program more than 25 years ago. The Foreign Policy Association again has chosen eight timely topics for “Great Deci­ sions 2002: • “Why Do They Hate Us?" will attempt to explain the anti-American sentiments wc have recently seen demonstrated, and to tell what wc can do to reverse these trends. • “Cooperative Security in Korea," the second topic: will the U.S. take the oppor­ tunity to transform relations throughout northcast Asia? • “Middle East Peace Process" asks if the long and deadly conflicts are on a new track following the Sept. 11 attacks? • “Columbia and Drug Trafficking” con­ siders the fighting in this South American country, the political and security issues en­ meshed in the drug trade, and whether U.S. aid intended to combat drug trafficking is serving its objective. • Session 5 will consider India, its mass illiteracy co-existing with burgeoning tech­ nology: as the U.S. seeks stronger ties. Do wc understand India's evolution? • “AIDS in Africa” will discuss the cata­ strophic results of the disease closing in on Africans, including political destabilization that could affect the entire world. Can the U.S. ignore Ibis global threat? • “Russia” has eagerly embraced Amer­ ica as an ally and helped secure access to Afghanistan, but at what cost to vast and fragile regions of the former Soviet Union? • Lastly. “Energy Policy." The global squeeze on oil supplies and degraded U.S. electricity infrastructure are causes of to­ day's energy crisis, and solutions are more difficult after the events of Sept. 11. For more information, phone 948-2347 or Theresa Durham, the ILR director, at 948-9500 extension 2642. cipline may be administered as appropriate to the circumstances." School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said he did not know what penalties, if any, would be meted out if a student is found to have violated the reporting requirement. “We’re just setting forth an expectation,” he said. He said the policy addition would not en­ courage * snitching." If students don’t want to talk to administrators, he said, they have the option of calling Silent Observer and making an anonymous report. Silent Ob­ server’s Fast Bucks program allows stu­ dents to possibly earn $50 through report­ ing crimes or rule infractions. Also, Schoessel said, school administra­ tors “will certainly treat information that comes to us confidentially.” Schoessel said the district has “always had an expectation that if there were threats, students would tell us about it, but wc just decided we’d put it in black and white." Administrators were prompted to add the reporting requirement by recent incidents of school violence where students heard other students making threats but did not take the threats seriously and did not report them to administrators or police, Schoessel said. There have been no such incidents in Hastings, he said, but “we’re trying to avoid problems in the future.” The school board will vote on the pro­ posed policy addition at its February meet­ ing. As part of administrators’ quarterly re­ ports on the status of 2001/2002 district goals, Schoessel told board members that the district is having ex-state police com­ mander Ron Neil review the district’s school safety plan. Also, he said, the dis­ trict allowed local police agencies to stage a mock hostage rescue at Central Elemen­ tary Dec. 28. And, he said, a meeting of the Kids' Network was held to discuss school safety issues. Another meeting of the group will be held Feb. 12. The group, inactive for many years, was reactivated to allow representatives of law enforcement, local schools, courts and area human service agencies the opportunity to gather to dis­ cuss school safety issues. Schoessel also re­ ported that the district has invited Barry Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins to talk to administrators “about issues of mu­ tual concern relative to juvenile situations.” Also at Monday’s meeting, the board an­ nounced the retirement of long-time high school teacher and driver’s education in­ See PUNISH, continued page 17 Representing the developer, Landon Holdings, John Truscott of Lansing, ex­ plained the need for rezoning from the Agriculture Residential to the more dense Residential zone which would al­ low the creation of a 600 unit manufac­ tured home community. runoff wouid do to Duncan Lake, which is directly downhill from this proposed devel­ opment. Several speakers said they are concerned about the impact of an influx of children to the schools. Traffic concerns were men­ tioned, especially since many residents feel that traffic is already too dense. One resident. Ward Freeman, lamented. "The entire 44 months I served in Wcrid War II, I survived the hardships I faced, knowing I would return to live in the coun­ try... Now at age 83, it seems clear that I won't die in the country." Planning Commission Chairman Mark Sevald told both Truscott and Rcdick that because of the details presented, he wanted to give both of them a chance to respond to information presented at this meeting. The commission also needed time to get infor­ mation from them to answer questions they might have. Sevald asked that all written communica­ tions be sent to the Township Hall in care of the Planning Commission before Feb. 11. This will give Landon, Redick and the commission time to review everything be­ fore the commission’s March 18 meeting. Commission members also have asked for financial analyses, engineering reports and an opportunity to visit other manufac­ tured hous.ng developments Landon has built. Commission member Rex Schad asked Truscott why, if Landon was eager to coop­ erate with the township, the company had sued the township rather than ^o through the regular planning process. Sevald ruled this question "out of order" since the township attorney had advised him that was a separate issue apart from the deliberations of the commission on this rc­ zoning issue. The township taped the meeting. The tapes and written information are available for review by area residents during the township's business hours. The commission will revisit this issue at its Monday, March 18, meeting, scheduled to be held at the township hall at 7 p.m. �Pa9® 4 ‘ Th« Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 24. 2002 ENRON grows to scandalous heights To the editor: We could count on Bill Clinton to cast a salacious eye (or two) at every homely, over (or under) weight proboscidean woman. But Republican administrations are those in which we repeatedly find politicians finagling with financiers to the detriment, even destruction, of the public weal. There seems little doubt the ENRON case is destined to involve President Bush in another war. one he could very well lose. Less than a week into Congressional in­ quiry, ENRON's deep involvement with the president and many in his administration is all too painfully apparent. While his EN­ RON cronies (aware of the disaster facing the company) sold their stock and shredded thousands of (incriminating) documents, employees of the (ephemeral) energy giant (barred from selling their shares) were forced to watch value of their holdings slip from eighty-odd dollars per share to pen­ nies in a matter of months. Attorney General John Ashcroft has been forced to rule himself out of the Justice De­ partment's investigation of the ripoff. Ashcroft took 50 thousand dollars from ENRON during his failed bid for re-elec­ tion to the senate in the last year of the old century. Montana's Governor Mark Racicot. a presidential appointee unlikely to be confirmed now, has been deeply involved with the company. Racicot is pronounced ‘Roscoe* (can ya’ believe the irony). At le?»t half-a-dozen other administra­ tion appointees, and a long list of congress­ men and senators (40 and 71 percent, re­ spectively) are sweating BB’s, if not bul­ lets. as journalists and political adversaries seek the smoking pistol. Republicans top the list for cash re­ ceived. though two Democratic congress­ men from Texas gathered top prize in their body. Bush attack dogs Dennis Hasten and Tom DeLay (a fitting moniker with one less cap) garnered $74,000 and $30,000. respec­ tively. A list of those in government service who defeated effons toward airline security through the 1990s (and for two months af­ ter the attack of Sept. 11). and another of those who accepted lucre from ENRON, would make a very interesting comparative study. Shades of the Savings & Loan scan­ dal (and wasn't there some beating around the Bushes there, as well?). Texas (Republican) Senators Kay Hutchinson and Phil Gramm reaped fine harvests, the latter banking more than 97 thousand dollars (observers believe it un­ likely he’ll change his mind about retiring from the senate' Gramm’s wife, a former regulatory official long connected to EN­ RON. will certainly be closely scrutinized. Smaller amounts went to less conserva­ tive (less pliable?) Republicans. John Mc­ Cain got only 95 hundred dollars. Poor Fritz Hollings had to settle for just 35 hun­ dred. He’s conservative enough, but carries the wrong party label for high-flyers like ENRON, and their fine accounting firm Arthur Anderson LLP For the big numbers, however, we have to seek the column headed “Dubya”. Over the last five years, Dubya has pock­ eted half-a-million dollars from the col­ lapsed corporation. These are the folks who wanted to impeach Clinton because he chased homely women with large noses, claiming he gave public servants a bad im­ age. Arthur Anderson LLP is no stranger to auditing scams. In the past, readers will find, the company was closely and crimi­ nally connected with the Sunbeam and Waste Management cases. Once Anderson LLP is put out of business, there'll almost certainly be a longer list. Anderson's offi­ cers already admit they've shredded thou­ sands of documents relating to ENRON audits for the last four years. Teapot Dome. Watergate. Iran/Contra. ENRON. It’s ever Republican administra­ tions involved in the scandals most hurtful to the nation, most helpful to those conspir­ acy theorists who claim our system is far from representative. Frankly, it’s becoming more and more difficult for humane people to argue the point. Modem Republicans always complain about government regulation, but their "heroes" are always those who make us crave even more. Larry Hamp. Hastings So who should say thank you? To the editor: “No one has called to thank us" for the 0.1% reduction in the state income tax. so says State Rep. Gary Newell (in the Jan. 17 edition of the Banner). I’m sorry, but I’m still waiting for a “thank you” from him and State Senator Jo­ anne Emmons for the 37% pay and benefit increase so arrogantly bestowed upon them by state Republicans. It’s a pay increase that swells this year's cost of maintaining the State Legislature to $125,850,000 while pushing the state budget to a billion dollar shortfall. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, Joe Lukasiewicz Hastings phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Go>. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Slate Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Class on dangers of driving would help To the editor I am writing this letter in regards to last week’s Banner article about the teens in the accident. My hear; ached for all the families I know the pain they have of losing their children, as 1 have lost mine too. I cannot imagine how the boy who was driving feels, but I am sure it is a terrible pain that he will have to live with for the rest of-his life. I belong to a support group on the Internet that is full of parents who have lost their children in accidents. Wc help each other quite a bit. One of the things I think of when I read about children dying in accidents is. why isn't there more training on the dangers of driving and on how an automobile can be a lethal weapon? It should be something taught to kids in the middle school and in high school on driving responsibly and the consequences of not. The class snoutd be taught by someone who has been through the pain of losing someone cither in an accident or by the driver. They should also be taught by someone close to their own age so they will listen. 1 never realized until my own son's acci­ dent how many children lose their precious lives to automobile accidents. Now it seems every accident jumps out to me and my heart aches for their loss. When my son died, part of me died with him. Parents shouldn't have to bury their chil­ dren. Wc shouldn't have to celebrate Christ­ mas and birthdays in a cemetery. So if a class like this would help one kid think twice the next time they jump behind the wheel and one life got saved and one family didn't have to live lives in pain, it would be worth it don't you think? Tammy Heath, Hastings Council caves in to select few To the editor: Once again the Hastings City Planning Commission and the city councilmen have yielded to the select few in Hastings. It seems to matter who you are when you want something, regardless of Hio suffers. There seems to be no for--sigh* from these commissions. Several years from now we will be looking for a way to put another street that traverses east to west on the north side of town. Why did we open Apple Street? Was it because we needed another route across town? I personally use Apple Street a lot from east to west and back. I also use Mill Street when going to the post office. Admi­ ral gas station and to go north on Broadway. We now will channel the traffic to Apple - Stale Street and Court Street. Isn’t it hard enough to get to Broadway and Michigan now, without closing another avenue? The argument about walking to the library holds no water. Who is going to walk to the li­ brary at the new location? This library traf­ fic will now be vehicle traffic on these streets. The fire department also will be harder to get to. I applaud Joe Bleam and Don Spencer for voting “no” and not caving in to the select few. I would suggest that the citizens stand up and get more involved. These are elected officials. They should be representing the Write U* A Letter,.. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Organic foods arc becoming much more available these days, but they still are more ex­ pensive. Have you changed your buying habits because of more organic foods being ac­ cessible? majority, not the minority. What’s good for Hastings is not always what the select group wants. The council should stop following the favor routine and represent the people who voted them in. Find a new site! Dan Bowers, Hastings Back door approach for COA shameful To the editor: Barty County Commissioners Tom Wing and Tom Wilkinson need to be applauded for their careful, intelligent and upfront dis­ cussion about the proposed COA purchase and relocation to the dubious old church lo­ cation on Woodlawn Avenue. This issue has been brought before the voters several times now and was turned down. What part of "no" does Commis­ sioner Sandy James not understand? It is inappropriate to propose to support this concept with funds from the county coffers. When voters say "no", they mean "no"! This back door approach is shameful! In­ terestingly, in the two neighborhoods that I have resided in within Hastings during the last 22 years, not one senior citizen neigh­ bor has ever used the COA. The truth is, that most seniors live independent lives in their own homes if their health allows for it, and they want it that way. Anything in the way of recreation that the COA could provide should be done on a local basis in the various villages throughout the entire county. The proposed purchase of that old church property is non­ sense. A newer COA building would be nice if the county could afford it, but it is not man­ datory. Heck, I would like a new car this year, but I won’t be getting one, because the family budget docs not allow for it. Let all commissoners remember that they are, first and foremost, public servants. Use our limited resources wisely! Bill McMacken, Hastings Correction: In last week’s issue of the Banner, clerk Robyn McKenna was quoted as question­ ing why churches should get any more ex­ clusion than anyone else in reference to a proposed outdoor assembly ordinance be­ ing discussed in Rutland Charter Township. It was another board member who made the comment, which was incorrectly attributed to McKenna. The Banner regrets the error. Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 pmstm o,Hatting* Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. 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Saturdays 8 30 a.m. tf Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: *25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 24. 2002 - Page 5 Regional officials mull options for Brownfield redevelopment by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Lisa Szymecko and Dr. Phil Davis from the Victor Institute made a presentation on 'Brownfield Redevelopment'’ Jan. 10 to Barry County and Hastings officials. The presentation was offered by the Eco­ nomic Development Alliance and the MSU Extension Service. Extension Director Jan Hartough and Barry County Economic De­ velopment Director Dixie Manshum wen hosts for a luncheon offered during the pro gram. The visiting speakers said many immu­ nities have previously used and abandoned sites or areas that contribute to blight, while new development seeks to cat up open space for uses similar to the abandoned ar­ eas. Such areas are being assessed for recla­ mation as a potential valuable resource in many communities. Funding for redeveloping old Brownficlc sites may benefit governmental units, small local businesses and local developers .The City of Hastings already has developed a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA), and renaissance zones such as in Middleville may often use Brownfield funding sources. The Victor Institute helps locate funding for communities that want to do this kind of redevelopment. The major backer of the institute is David Johnson, known for rede­ velopment of a Michigan Brownfield site known as Bay Harbor. This 100-year-old site, a previous cement factory, included six miles of shoreline. The redevelopment project was arranged with Consumers En­ ergy. In five years the site was transformed into a mixed residential and commercial property, bringing one of the highest rates of return of any similar project in the U.S. The Victor Institute is located with the Extension Service as a part of the Land Grant program and has the ability to reach all areas of the state where communities re­ quest services. The institute also is affiliated with agen cies on a national and international level. Il provides pre-paid information and educa­ tional services to local decision makers in Michigan communities through a federally funded grant. The agency acts as a consult­ ant to help communities produce results they desire. It is in a consortium with the University of Michigan. It does not do any testing, but has experts Pay yourself first, and build your savings Lisa Szymecko and Dr. PhH Davis who can help evaluate information in an impartial third party review. Davis, director of the Victor Institute, is a native of Michigan, with more than 20 years experience as president of a national environmental engineering firm working in integrated resource management and in Brownfield redevelopment nationwide. He is certified in mediation and as a wildlife biologist. He has two degrees from MSU and a third from the U of M. Davis said there is a lot of interest na­ tionwide to develop Brownfield areas. Szymecko has a lot of experience in the field. Her background is in engineering and as an attorney. She helps develop funding pathways. Their discussion covered five major ar­ eas: • Definition — A Brownfield, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a vacant or underused commercial or industrial property where environmental, economic and social obsta­ cles hinder use and redevelopment. This federal definition differs from Michigan’s, which includes any property where obsta­ cles exceed residential standards. Michigan identifies properties needing funding as those with a potential for rede­ velopment for commercial, industrial or residential use, or core communities func­ tionally blighted with obsolete buildings. Core communities arc defined under Public Act 146 as a "qualified local governmental unit." • Reasons to develop Brownfields in­ clude increasing property value and the lo­ cal tax base, reducing the need to develop greenfields, farm land or open space, using existing infrastructure to save costs, miti­ gating public health and safety concerns, and improving the community image. Developing brownfields often depends on the end use planned for the site, whether residential, commercial or industrial. • Mechanisms to overcome past barriers to redevelopment — Reasons previous ar­ eas have not been restored are because of the costs involved, the liability for cleanup of contamination, and often rules for rede­ velopment have been too stringent. CIRCLA or Superfund causation-based standards have meant a residential standard must be attained in cleanup. The result must be, for example, that a child could play in and (eat)thc dirt safely. Planned end uses for industrial or commercial or a lim­ ited class may not be as demanding as this standard. Michigan developed different standards still protecting public health. However, the party causing the pollution liability is still responsible for the cleanup to be eligible See BROWNFIELDS, page 18 LETTERS from our readers... We reject God and wonder why Sept. 11 attacks occured To the editor: Billy Graham’s daughter was being inter­ viewed on the Early Show and Jane Gay son asked her "How could God let some thing like this (the terrorist attacks Sept 11) happen?" Anne Graham gave an ex tremcly profound and insightful response. She said "I believe that God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we’ve been telling God to get out of our schools, to gel out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gertlema'i that H: is, I believe that He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protec­ tion if we demand that He leave us alone?" I think it started when Madeline Murray O’Hare (she was murdered, and her body was found recently) complained she didn't want any prayer in our schools, and we said OK. Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible that says thou shah not kill, thou shall not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK. Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their sclf-es teem (Dr. Spock's' son committed suicide) We said an expert should know what he's talking about, so we said OK. Then, someone said teachers and princi­ pals better not discipline our children when they misbehave. And the school adminis­ trators szid no faculty members in the school better touch a student when they misbehave because we don't want any bad publicity, and we surely don't want to be sued. (There's big difference between disci­ plining and touching, beating, smacking, humiliating, kicking, etc.) And we said OK. Then someone said, let's let our daugh­ ters have abortions if they want, and they won't even have to tell their parents. And we said OK. Then some wise school board member said, since boys will be boys and they're going to do it anyway, let's give our sons all the condoms they want, so they can have all the fun they desire, and we won't have to tell their parents they got them at school. And we said OK. Then some of our top elected officials said it doesn't matter what we do in private Financial FOCUS Furnished 8y...MftRK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edmcxd Jones and Co. as long as we do our jobs. And agreeing with them, we said it doesn’t matter to me what anyone, including the president, docs in private as long as 1 have a job and the economy is good. And then someone said let's print maga­ zines with pictures of nude women and call it wholesome, down-to-earth appreciation for the beauty of the female body. And we said OK. And then someone else took that appre­ ciation a step further and published pictures of nude children and then stepped further still by making them available on the Inter­ net. And we said OK, they're entitled to their free speech. And then the entertainment industry said, let's make TV shows and movies that pro­ mote profanity, violence and illicit sex. And let’s record music that encourages rape, drugs, murder, suicide and satanic themes. And wc said it's just entertainment, it has no adverse effect, and nobody takes it seriously anyway, so go right ahead. Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know righ’ from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmales and themselves. Probably, if wc think about it long and hard enough, wc can figure it out. 1 think it has a great deal to do with "We reap v/ha» wc sow." "Dear God. Why didn't you save the little girl killed in her classroom?" — Sincerely, Concerned Student... The reply: "Dear Concerned Student, I am not allowed in schools." — Sincerely, God. Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how wc believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how everyone wants to go to heaven, provided they do not have to believe, think, say or do anything the Bible says. Funny how someone can say "I be­ lieve in God," but still follow Satan who, by the way, also "believes" in God. Funny how we arc quick to judge but not to be judged. Funny how the lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene pass freely through cyber­ space, but the public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace. Funny how someone can be so fired up for Christ on Sunday, but be an invisible Chris­ tian the rest of the week. Are you laughing? keep making purchases through periods of low price levels.) You can accelerate your savings even fur­ ther by putting part of your salary increases into your monthly investments. Again, you’ve never really had this money in your pocket, so you shouldn't really “miss" it. Probably the hardest part of employing a “pay yourself first” strategy is just getting started. If you tell yourself that you'll begin paying yourself first after you get caught up on your bills, you may never get going — because there Is always something you can spend money on. To make this investment strategy work, you simply have to sign that bank authorization and move on. With a lit­ tle creativity, you should be able to find areas in your budget that you can adjust to compensate for the money now going into your investments. So. start paying yourself soon — you’re worth it. Arc you investing as much as you should? If not. what can you do about it? Here’s a suggestion: Pay yourselffirst. That sounds simple, but it’s not always so easy. Many people find it hard to invest because they spend all their money on the expenses of daily living. Even when they get salary increases, they find ways to spend this additional money. Of course, as most of us know, life is pretty expensive. Yet, if you’re going to achieve your vital financial goals — such as a comfortable retirement — you must save and invest. And the best way to do that is to pay yourself first. Every single month, put some money away in an investment — before you pay the mortgage, the utilities and the dentist. How can you do this? Actually, it may not be as challenging as it sounds. In fact, you may already be paying yourself first, if you have a 401 (k) plan where you work. Every time you get paid, your employer puts some of your salary into your 401 (k). You never get a chance to spend this money, because it’fe out of your hands. You can apply this same principle to building up your savings and investment portfolio. Your employer may have a “deduct and invest” plan, under which you can have money withheld from your pay­ check and placed in an investment of your choice. Even if no such plan exists, howev­ er, you can create one on your own. By set­ ting up what's known as a bank authoriza­ tion, you can have money taken from your checking account and placed directly to an investment. Depending on your situation, you may choose to do this once or twice i month. You might think that you can afford to pul in only small amounts — so why bother’? But over time, even relatively modest con­ tributions can add up. For example, suppose you have $50 withheld from your paychecl twice a month and placed in a tax-dcferrec investment — such as a traditional IRA — that cams, on average, 8 percent a year. After 30 years, you will have accumulated more than $140,000 — an amount that can make a big difference in your retirement lifestyle. (Keep in mind that this type of plan wont assure you a profit and can’t protect yot against loss in declining markets. Beams* you’ll be continually investing in sccuritie regardless of their fluctuating prices, you’ll need to consider yocr financial ability to — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Jan. 16. 2002. Mr. Carpenter was bom Feb. 22. 1956. in Charlotte, the son of Bruce and Janet (Deven ba ugh) Carpenter who survives. He was a carpenter. He is survived by daughters, Samantha. Tina and Karen; grandparents, Theda and vfaurice Devenbaugh; brothers. Steve and )arryl Carpenter, and many other family lembers. Funeral services were held Saturday. Jan. 19. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Mich. Rev. Glenn Neal officiated. Interment was at Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Further information is available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte ALTO - Mrs. Betty Jean Taylor, age 78. of Alto, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 at home. Survived by her husband. Russell J. Taylor Sr.; son. Russell John (Andrea) Taylor Jr., of Caledonia; grandson. Russell John Taylor III; her father. Forrest Bush of Lowell; brother. Orville David Bush of Caledonia; sister-in-law. Eileen Bush of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be mad ? to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. [L = .. —............. ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcffenon Father Al Rus sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11.-00 ant; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a m; classes for all ages Morning War­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quit (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bub Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11XJ0 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill Sc) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Ckurcnts. International Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 ml; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St ). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe HI. Rector Mr. F. William Vbetberg. Director of Mux Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11XX) a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 pm. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pasior David Buifett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a_m; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worship 1100 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice at 6:00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am,; Worship II a.m.; P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pasior Di anne Dottcn Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. F«x more infor­ mation call the church office. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeff Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948­ 2549. Saturday services 6.-00 p m. Sunday Service Times are 8:30 am.. 9:55 am. and 11:20 am. Nursery and Children s activities thru the 4th grade available fur ail weekend services. Tuesday Bible stud) and Prayer and Share at 10 00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6.30 p.m. Youth group (6th thru 12th grade) meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery and chil­ dren's activities thru the 5th grade are provided. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Chutch phone 945­ 4995 Office hours Wednesday A Thursday 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning 9:30 a m. Sunday School: 10 45 a m. Morning Wor­ ship Sunday 5-7 P-® Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 pun Pioneer Chib (Gr. K-5j (Serving evening ami to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m ) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meet­ ing (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW 4 MATTHIAS INDEPENDEfT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 1100 a_m. Holy Communion 6 XX) p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6XX) p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Ccme. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6.00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pasior Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30. Church Service 10.30 am ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pasior A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9.30 am This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Hanner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. | 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan ABUNDANT IIH FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M 66 MMith of Aityna Rd.. Nadiville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise & Worship 1030 ant. 6.00 pm: Wed. 6:30 pm Jesui Club for boys & girls ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's lose "Where Everyone is Someone Special" Fix information call I-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Res Daniel Graybill. Senior Pasior Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a m.. 10:00­ 10.45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time” is a great tunc of celebrating Chnu for all ages 2 yrs thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North SU Hastings Rev Michael Anion, Pasior. Charts Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. Jan. 24 7:00 p.m. Crossways; 7:00-9:00 p.m. Mothers and More. Friday. Jan. 25 - 7:00 p.m. High School Lock-in; Saturday. Jan. 26 - 9XX) am Drama/Dance Workshop. 8.XX) p m Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Jan.27 - 8XX) A 10:45 am. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 3:00-5:00 pm. Mission Disciples; 6 00-8.XX) p.m Middle School Youth Group. Tuesday. Jan. 29 - 7 00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Jan. 30 - 10XX) a m WordwMchen; 7 XX) pm Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pasior. Lisa Slovens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Neon Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 a m. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 1030 • Refreshments. 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thro age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pasior Willard H. Curtis. Pansh Associate Thurs­ day. Jan. 24 - 830 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Adult classroom Sunday. Jan 27 - 8:30 a m Chan­ cel Choir. 9 00 a.m Traditional Wonhip Service; 9:20 a m. Chil­ dren's Worship. 10 00 a tn Coffee liour. 1130 am Contemporary Worship Service; 11 40 a m. Chil­ dren's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH ■ AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both Services. Children s Wor­ ship is available during both Ser­ vices 12.30 p.m. Dinner in Sharpe Hall - Freewill offering to benefit Summer Youth Mission tnp. I 00 p.m. Annual Meeting of the Con­ gregation • Kent Keller's farewell address Monday. Jan. 28 - 8:30 a m Staff meets for prayer and planning Church office will be closed Tuesday. Jan. 29 - 6:15 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Church Lounge Wednesday Jan 30 6: 00 p.m. Church Night Supper Dining Room; 6:45 p.m Praise Team; 7 XX) p.m. Chancel Choir. 7: 00 p.m. Spanish class for ele­ mentary students with Karen VanDenBerge Obitaa.zie.s = Worship Together... PLEASANTVTEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pawor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 in. Sun­ day School 1100 ijd ; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. 'TTI ■..... CclO - John J. “Jack” Dawes, age 72. of Clio, Ml died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 at McLaren Hospice al Homewood. Mr. Dawes was bom Oct. 27, 1929 in Flint, Mich. He was a resident of Clio most of his life. He was a member of UAW Local 651. He served his country with the National Guard. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his sons and grandchildren. Mr. Dawes was employed by AC Spark Plug Division for 33 years, retiring in 1984. Surviving are five sons, Timothy and wife, Beth, of Fenton. Steven and wife. Sue. of Flushing, Blair and wife, Vicki, of Manvel. N.D.. Jason and wife. Cindy, of Saranac and Darin and wife, Tari, of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; two great grandsons; mother. Mae Belle Dawes; brothers and sisters. Leo and wife. Donna. Don and wife, Jackie, David Dawes, Jerry and wife, Suzie, Barb and husband, Marvin Severn, Janet and husband. Merle Linzey; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. John and granddaughter. Daven. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 at Swartz Funeral Home. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery in New Lothrop. ' Those desiring may make contributions to McLaren Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Swartz Funeral Home. Karen E. (Green) Peck Black BATTLE CREEK - Karen E. (Green) Peck Black, age 53, of Battle Creek. MI, died Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Battle Creek Health System. Battle Creek. Karen was bom September 13, 1948 in Battle Creek, where she had been a resident for the past 33 years. She graduated from Hastings Public Schools and attended Kellogg Community College. She married William "Bill** Black of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI. on November 8. 1997 in Lake Odessa. MI. She was owner and bookkeeper of the Black Trucking Company in Battle Creek. Her former employment includes: TransAmerica insurance Company. U.S. Post Office, Ed Hackett Attorney Office, Sportsman's Post in Lacey, MI, Riverside Country Club, and Atlas Sales for 12 years. Mrs. Black was a member of the VFW of Lake Odessa, MI, and attended the Baseline United Methodist Church. She enjoyed games, her camera, golf, and cards. She is survivied by her husband, William “Bill" Black of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa. MI; daughters. Shelley Cole and Greg of Woodland, MI, Kristy Peck ot Battle Creek, MI, Deana Brownlow and John of Grand Rapids, MI. and Darla Sutton and Jim of Lowell, MI; sons, William Black, Jr. and Kemberly of Houston. TX, Kenneth Black and Kathy of Grand Ledge, MI, and Darrell Black and Teresa of Alto, MI; brothers, Gerald "Bud" Sexton and Katrina of Battle Creek, MI, Bernard Green of Bellevue, MI, and Robert Green and Chris of Lake Odessa, MI; step­ father Morley "Smokey" Haskin of Bellevue. MI; aunt. Lois St. John of Battle Creek. MI; cousin. Judy Schlyer and Garry of Bellevue, MI; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her motuer, Betty (Sexton) Haskin on August 25. 1996. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at the Bachman Hobble Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek. Chaplain Beverly Kelley of Battle Creek Health System officiated. Interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Ross Township, MI. Memorials may be made to March of Dimes. Arrangements by the Bachman Hcbble Funeral Service. CLINTON. SOUTH CAROLINA Janet Mari: Bishop, age 95, of Clinton. South Carolina and formerly of Hopkins. Hastings, and Lake Odessa areas, died Friday. January 18. 2002 al National Health Care Facility in Clinton. South Carolina. Mrs. Bishop was bom on January 15, 1907 al Hopkins. MI, the daughter of John M. and Nellie B. (Seabright) Moloney. She was raised in the Hopkins area and attended Hopkins schools, graduating in 1925 from Hopkins High School. She went on to attend Grand Rapids Business College in 1926. She then went to work for the telephone company in Lake Odessa. MI and in Ionia, MI until 1933. She was married to Lewis H. Bishop on March 2, 1929. The family moved to Detroit. Ml in 1935 where she functioned as a housewife with periodic part-time employment. The family relocated to Cass City, MI in the spring of 1947 when she and her husband purchased Bishop Hardware Store. She worked in the store along side her husband until it sold in 1960/1961. Her husband went to work as Post Master and Janet became a full-time homemaker. Following retirement the couple spent winters in Florida, spring and summers in Cass City until 1990 when they returned full time to Cass City. Janet relocated to South Carolina in December 2000. She was a member of Cass City First Presbyterian Church. V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Hills & Dales General Hospital Auxiliary, Cass City; many years on the Election Board of Cass City. She enjoyed arts, crafts and baking. She especially enjoyed baking dozens of speciality Christmas cookies for family and friends. She made special sourdough cookies for her son and grandchildren Mra. Bishop is survived by son, Lewis J. Bishop, of Fountain Inn. So. Carolina; daughter-in-law, Janet L. Bishop of Big Rapids. MI; granddaughter. Belinda Sears of Scotland, Conn., and Rebecca Halloran of Fountain Inn, So. Carolina; grandson, Thomas Bishop of Big Rapids, MI; five great grandchildren; sister. Celestine E. Moloney of Battle Creek. MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis in March 1991: brother. James L. Moloney. Private family visitation at the Wren Funeral Home. Burial was held Wednesday. January 23, 2002 at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings, MI. Funeral services will be held Friday. January 25, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Cass City United Methodist Church. Cass City MI. Memorial contributions may be made tc the Janet Marie Bishop Memorial Fund do Village of Cass City. 6506 Main Street, Cass City. MI 48726. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 1 Raymond “Jack” Garvey NASHVILLE - Raymond “Jack” Garvey, age 77, of Nashville, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 at his residence in Nashville. He was bom on Jan. 12, 1925 in Lansing, MI, the son of Bernard O. and Orpha (Barnum) Garvey. He spent his childhood in Lansing and later moved to the Nashville area. He attended area schools and earned his GED while serving in the U.S. Army from 1943-1945. He married Ella Marie Hampton on May 11, 1948 in Nashville. MI. He served in the US. Air Force from 1948 until his retirement 18 years later in 1965, retiring with the rank of E-5 Staff Sergeant. After retirement the family left Texas and returned to Michigan. He then engaged in the plumbing business and spent many years doing woodworking, hunting, fishing and gardening. He walked at least four miles each day, rain or shine. Mr. Garvey was preceded in death by his parents. Bernard O. and Orpha (Barnum) Garvey; brotlier. Bernard “Junior" Garvey; and grandson. Aaron Lee McIntyre. Surviving are his wife. Ella Garvey, of Nashville; daughter, Linda (Hugh) Wolcott of Nashville; son. Ray and (Charlene) Garvey of Nashville; daughters. Kirsti (Darwin) McIntyre of Nashville and RexAnn (Dion) Rasey of Nashville. Kathy (Rock) Ludwick of Bronson; sister. Melva Turner of California; sister-in-law. Betty Garvey of Nashville; 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday. Jan. 19. 2002 at Maple Valley Chapel. Pastor Glen Branham officiated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. MI. More Obituaries on Page 7 I -1, HASTINGS - Mr. Robert Earnest Henry "Bob" the son of Charles and Ruby Henry, Sr. was bom February 25, 1926, in Springfield, Ohio, and as a child came to Battle Creek, with his parents. He attended the Battle Creek Public Schools and graduated from Battle Creek Centra] High School. He served in the United States Army from November 15, 1944-May 31, 1946, and received an Honorable Discharge. He was employed by Grand Trank Railroad until he began his own business. He started an Industrial Waste Removal Service. He built his own equipment, trucks and containers. He worked from his back yard, and in 1977, he purchased seventy-two acres of land in Irving Township, Hastings, Michigan. This purchase provided a new home for this growing business. Salvageable steel was needed for farm purposes and with his passion for Iron, he created an inventory of steel for resale. Bob was a highly creative gentleman, and had envisioned a large commercial size baler. His vision became a reality in 1979. Plans and designs were developed and in May of 1982, the first bale of cardboard was >nade and the demolition business was in operation. He was the owner and operator of Barry County Steel and Barry County Reclamation until his death. He met and laxer married the former Gertrude Rucker on April 1,1966. He was an active member of Washington Heights United Methodist Church, where he was a Sunday School Teacher and member of the Men's Fellowship. Bob enjoyed helping people and he operated his business on a foundation of hard work and honesty. He would help anybody that needed help. When he wasn't out on the road in his truck, he enjoyed fishing and bowling. Mr. Henry made a peaceful trasnition ou Thursday. January 17, 2002, at home. He was preceded in death by brothers, Edward Leroy Henry, Charles E. Henry, Jr.; and sister, Beatrice Vemice Henry. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Gertrude Henry of Hastings; son, Robert Monte Henry of Hastings; daughters, Beverly Jeanne Phillips, Gwendolyn Orchid Henry, Beatrice Bemiece (Stanley) Wheeler all of Battle Creek; step-son, Stanley Strickland of Cambridge, Massaschuetts; step-daughter, Leslie Green of Stone Mountain, Georgia; brothers, Vernon O. (Helen) Henry of Battle Creek, Raymond T. (Shery) Henry of Los Angeles, California; sister, Evelyn M Atkinson of Battle Creek; 24 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at the Maranathan Original Church of God. Burial in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements made by T M HughesPerry Mortuary, LLC IVrZ/tom N. Secor Sr. LANSING - William N. Secor Sr., age 75. of Lansing, our loving husband, father, and grandfather was called home to be with the Lord Jan. 13.2002. He was bom Nov. 6.1926 in Detroit. MI. Mr. Secor retired from the Lansing School District as an Electrical Supervisor after 42 years of senice. He was a veteran of WWTI, serving with the Navy. He was a member of Morley Oates V.F.W. #701; The American Legion; The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel: and A.A.RJ*. He was a member of St. Therese of Lisleux Parish, and was a life member of the St Therese boosters Association. He was a lifetime Red cross Blood Donor. He was an avid M.S.U. sports fan and enjoyed collecting sports hats and jack­ ets. He was also an avid Lakewood athletic booster. Mr. Secor coached youth basketball and baseball for many years. He enjoyed walking at the Lansing Mall since his retirement He loved attending his grandchildren's activities, and he was pas­ sionate about his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mac and Fred Scott; and his brother. Gordon Secor. Surviving are his wife of 52 years. Rite Secor, four sons. Steven (Donna) Secor. Gary (Elizabeth) Secor, both of Lake Odessa. Brian (Pattie) Secor and William (Jacqueline) Secor Jr., both of Lansing; I (grandchildren; one great grandchild; brother, Frank (Corine) Secor of Lakewood. CO; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral liturgy was held Jan. 18. at St Therese of Lisieux Parish. Fr. Thimothy Byrnes presided. Rite of Committal at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to Lakewood Youth Baseball or VFW #701. Arrangements were made by Tiffany Funeral Home, Lansing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 24, 2002 - Page 7 Rosaleen M. Owens /ptea. Ohitaaiies ...continued Arlie C. Goforth William “Bill" Addison NASHVILLE - Arlie C. Goforth, age 80. of Nashville, died Sunday. Jan. 13. 2002 at Carveth Village. Middleville. She was bom on May 27. 1921. the daughter of Jack and Lora (Stokes) Reneau in Decator, Tenn. She moved to the Nashville/Hastings area and attended Briggs School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. She married Paul Goforth on Dec. 17, 1937. He preceded her in death in July 1999 after 62 years of marriage. She was an excellcntook and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceding Mrs. Goforth was her husband. Paul Goforth Sr.: parents. Jack and Lora Reneau; sister. Ruby Skidmore; brothers, James Reneau. Arundal Reneau and Edward Reneau; and step-grandson. John Altoft. Surviving are daughters. Delphia (Elgin) Totten. Mary Ann (Wes) Erwin. Lorraine (Lester) Altoft. Kathy (Leo) Hine. Bernice (Dan) Shilling, and Brenda (Ron) Armour, and sons. Paul (Mary Jo) Goforth. Jr., Joe (Gayle) Goforth and Tom Goforth. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Jan. 16, 2002 at Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester Dc-Groot officiated. Interment at Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carveth Memorial Gardens or Activity Center or Nashville Baptist Church Youth Parsonage. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. DELTON - William "Bill- Addison, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly January 19. 2002. Bill was born on June 24, 1936 in Battle Creek, MI. the son of Arthur and Effie (VanSycklc) Addison. He was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. Bill was a former employee of James River Corporation. Crown Vantage and was presently employed by Curtis Paper Co. of Port Huron. MI. He enjoyed golf and hunting, and his real love was the game of pool. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Boze) whom he married on May 20, 1961 in Hastings; his mother, Effie J. Addison of Bedford; children. Lanita (Rick) Parks of Delton. William Addison of Bedford, Eldon Addison of Kalamazoo, Calvin Addison of Delton. Jesse (Kim) Addison of Oshtemo, and George Addison of Delton; a sister. Margaret Robinson of Florida; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in »ieath by his father and a brother. Warren Addison. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. January 23, 2002 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Na I Tack officiated. Interment was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry County Commission on Aging will be appreciated. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Geraldine Evelyn Emery Charles Linderman CHARLOTTE Geraldine Evelyn Emery, age 82, of Charlotte. Mich., died Jan. 15, 2002. Mrs. Emery was bom March 2. 1919. in Flint. Mich., the daughter of Charles and Cora (Meade) Grundstrom. Mrs. Emery enjoyed lots of volunteer work, watching children and sharing flow­ ers. with her neighbors. She was a “neigh­ borhood gramma.’* She is survived by husband. Thomas A. Emery; son, Thomas C. (Barbara) Emery of Charlotte. daughter, Kathi (Tom) Dominguez of DeWitt. Mich., son. James D. (Nancy) Emery of Land O Lakes. Ronda, son Eugene R. (Linda) Emery of Vermontville. Mich., daughter. Carmen Emery of Holt, son, Gerald (Donna) Lewis of Chicago, III.; 25 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter. Charlene Lewis Vaughn. Family Affirmation Service was held Saturday. Jan 19. 2002, at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Mich. Charles Jenson officiated. Interment was in West Cannel Cemetery in Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were held Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. HASTINGS - Charles Linderman, a lifelong resident of Barry County, bom May 10. 1938 in Hastings, passed away January 17. 2002 at his home in Rutland Township, at the age of 63. Being a child of Down’s Syndrome, Charlie has always lived with family. He was well liked and well known through his participation in the many social programs offered to him throughout his lifetime, such as the Barry County Retarded Association. EBI Breakthrough, and the Hastings Special Ed Program. Charlie was a devout Christian and an avid Detroit Tigers and Lions fan. He spent his time drawing and coloring dinosaurs, watching TV and movies, looking at his books and comics, as well as playing with his nieces and nephews. He always had a song in his heart and was dearly loved by his family and friends. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Linderman; and a brother, Robert Linderman, Jr. He is survived by his sisters, Janet K. (Dale) Nichols and Joyce (Ron) Doll and their children. Staci (Andrew) Karp and family. Jason (Ann) Sutherland and family, Ann (Tom) Ford, and Alesse Nichols (Kenn Cross). All services were private with arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home and he is interred al Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice. \Bemard "Bernie" Junior Booyinga MASON - Bernard “Bernie” Junior Booyinga. age 67 cf Mason. Mich., former­ ly of Charlotte. Mich., died Tuesday. Jan. 15. 2002. Mr. Booyinga was bom March 10, 1934, in Dunningville. Mich., the son of Louis Bernard and Estella Mae (Thomas) Booyinga. He is survived by his loving companion, Phyllis VanDeMoortel and cousins, Brian (Voni) Booyinga of Dansville, Sheryl Kletke of Holt. Joanne McGIocklin of Battle Creek and Brent Booyinga of Battle Creek. A graveside service was held Friday, Jan. 18.2002 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Mich. Rev. Jeff Bowman officiat­ ed. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Gresham United Methodist Church or American Diabetes Association. Further information is available at www. prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. HARPER WOODS - Leonard Grassa (Kiel) of Harper Woods, ML. died Monday. January 14, 2002. Leonard was bom on January 22. 1917, and is survived by daughters, Margaret Kiel and Mary Alice Edwards, and by son. Thomas Grassa. His daughter and son-in-law. Margo and Tom Kiel, anu his grandsons, Ryan. Robert and David Kiel, praise and thank God for Leonard's profound and constant love and for the beauty of his soul. Reunited with his radiant wife. Alice, they celebrate their love together from their dwelling place in the glorious presence of God. Ervin "Sonny" Fetterley WAYLAND - Mr. Ervin "Sonny" Fdteriey. age 52, of Wayland, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2002. Sonny was bom on April 13, 1949 in While Cloud, ML, the son of Charles and Joyce (Golden) Fetterley He was a self employed timber buyer for many years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. An avid hunter. Sonny loved hunting in Michigan, Colorado and Canada, where he hunted bear, elk and caribou. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and for being a very giving man. Members of his family include his wife. Evon (Griffin), whom he married on his birthday. April 13, 1991 in Wayland, ML; daughters. Chris (Dave) Baker of Milford. ML. and Mindy Trevino of Wyoming. ML; brothers, Rex Fetterley of Jackson. Cork (Krissy) Fetterley of Delton and Tom (Judy) Fetterley of Paw Paw; a sister, Mel (Ted) Risner of Gun Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive visitors Thursday, January 24, 2002 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday. January 25. 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton, with Pastors Mike Risner and Rich Sheldon, officiating. Interment in Oak Hiil Cemetery. Orangeville. ML Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. LAKE ODESSA - Rosaleen M. Owens, age 51, of Lake Odessa, died Monday. January 21. 2002 al Ionia Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Owens was bom October 27. 1950 in Lansing, a daughter of John E. and Elaine N. (Davis) Grundy. Surviving arc three children. Nichelie Grundy. Michael Ranson and Rachel Ranson; nine grandchildren, one great granddaughter; her parents. John 2nd Elaine Grundy of Lake Odessa; three sisters. Lisa (John) Marquette of Fenwick. Darlene Gonzales of Lake Odessa and Karen (Bob) Brandenberry of Lyons; two aunts. Geraldine Crist of Mulliken and Eunice (Chuck) Cornish of Vermontville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held Thursday, January 24. 2002 at 8:00 P.M. at the Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken, with Pastor Don Woolum of the Mulliken United Methodist Church officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Arrangements made by the Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken. Dwyers celebrated 25th wedding anniversary Ruthruff-Haynes were married Francis Ruihruff ot Hastings and Edward Haynes of Delton were married on Dec. 7. 2001 in Hastings. Mich. The bride is the daughter of Ida Ruthruff of Hastings and the late Duane Ruthruff of Texas. The groom is the son of Daniel and Mary Ann Herzog of Delton. The bride graduated friv • Hastings High School in 1980. The groom graduated from Delton Kel­ logg High school in 1981. The newlyweds reside in Delton, Mich. A reception will be held at a later date. Leo and Ada Reardon celebrate 50th years Carol Jones Dwyer and Robert Dwyer are pleased to announce that they recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary at a party hosted by their daughter Maeve. The Dwyers were married on January 8th, 1977 at the First Unitarian Church of Ann Arbor. Robertson-Harrington engagement announced Leo and Ada Reardon of Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their winter residence in Zephyrhills. FL with family and friends. They were married in HasJngs Jan. 25. 1952 by Rev. Sharpe. They plan a trip to Keywest in February. They have two sons. Leo James of Rock­ ford, Ml and David of Grand Rapids, MI, and four grandsons. Ralph and Sharen Robertson of Delton. Michigan are pleased to announce the en­ gagement of their daughter. Deborah Lynn Robertson, to Jeffrey Victor Harrington of Hamburg. Michigan. Deborah is a junior at Lake Superior Stale University and is studying nursing. Jeffrey is also a junior at Lake Superior State University. He is studying mechanical engineering. Their wedding is scheduled for May 12, 2002. Koetje-Strimback exchange vows Bethany C. Koetje and Ted A. Strimback. children of Marie Rook and Mike and Robin Strimback. were united in marriage on June 23. 2001. They were joined by friends and family in a private ceremony, followed by an open reception. Maid of honor was Elissa Belknap, sister of the bride. The best man was Josh Lan­ caster, friend of the groom. The bride was escorted down the aisle by the couples five year old son. Austin M. Strimback. Ted and Bethany honeymooned near White Cloud at a quaint bed and breakfast. They now reside in the Hastings area. Bailey-Madden engagement told James and Debbie Bailey of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Julie, to Ryan Madden, the son of Robert and Laura Madden of Battle Creek. The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. Ryan also graduated from Hastings in 1993. Ryan attended Grand Valley State University and now is currently employed at Classic Chrysler of Hastings. A February 14th wedding will take place in Las Vegas. Nevada at the Little Chapel of Flowers. !s=asssss=H=s=s==-aaa==== BOY, Griffin Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14. 2002 at 7:14 a.m. to Corey and Angela Seeber of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 3/4 ozs. and 19 inches long. Grandparents include Judy and Dave Ramsey and Steve and Linda Sarver of Hastings. Mike and Sally Seeber of Wood­ land and Cheryl Nichols of Hastings. BOY, Jamison Michael Wayne, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Dec. 18, 2001 at 10:24 p.m. to Deborah Root and James Lesick of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Gavin Charles, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 19,2001 at 7:54 p.m. to Cristy Jarrett and Joshua Binney of Ionia. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs., 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family informed about things going on in this community. Gift them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings �Page # -H» Hastings Bannar - Thursday. January 24. 2002 TICES Notice of Mongage Foreclosure Sale THIS FiRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Binkowski and Nancy J Binkowski Husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 3. 19^9. and recorded on December 9.1999. Instrument 1038909. m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Fannie Mae. Assignee by an assignment dated July 25. 2000. which was recorded on September 6. 2000, Instrument No. 1049080, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 45/100 dollars ($124,250 45). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage end the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 7,2002. Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 400 feet North of the Southeast cor­ ner post of the Southeast comer of sectton 9. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, then proceeding North 1115 feet. West 560 feet. South 1115 feet. East 560 feet to point of beginning, excepting therefrom any parcels deeded to the right of way to the State of Michigan for highway purpose highway M-66 on the Easterly side of the above­ described premises. Also, except the North 12 feel of the East 180 feet thereof. Subject to the rights of the public and any other governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used or deeded for street, roed or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: StaiUons 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife *20013157 Stalltons (2/21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbum and Kim A. Rathburn. hus­ band and wife to IndyMc Mortgage Holdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000, and recorded February 25. 2000 in Document No. 1041482. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage is now held by: Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A1 by assignment dated February 23, 2000 and recorded February 5. 2001 in Document No. 1054636, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Six Hundred S.xty Six and 37/100 Dollars '$167.666 37). including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. February 7. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 4, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4. in center of road tor place of beginning; thence West 10 Rods; thence South 16 Rods; thence East 10 Rods, thence North 16 Rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Senes 2000-A1 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesbvo & Associates. P.C. 36250 Dequmdre Rd Ste 410 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (810) 795-4400 Ext. 102 Our File No: 2400 5744 (1/31) NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RMTLANO CHANTER T0WRSMP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PER­ SONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That IM totowng was a propoaed Ordinance which has received tor first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township al its regular meeting held on January 9, 2002. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 2002-08 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICAT1ON AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY ORDAINS SECTION 1 Rezoning of Property in Land Section 13 A The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Chartar Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezontog from the *C3' GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT to ’C2' COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT zoning classification. Property is described as: WaLMart’s Outtot *2. Described as. Rutland Township COM AT THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 13 TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE N 88 DEG 33WE. 1802 55 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 13 (BEARING ORIENTATION MICHIGAN STATE PLANE SOUTH GRID); THENCE N 71 DEG 5745’E 909.00 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE TANGENT OF RELO­ CATED HIGHWAY M-37/M-43, THENCE N30 DEG 43-2TE. 115,06 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID RELOCATED HIGHWAY M-37/M-43; THENCE NORTH­ EASTERLY 113 48 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 7564 44 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N72 DEG 23-31-E. 113.48 FEET; THENCE N71 DEG 5745‘E. 315.74 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N14 DEG 5633-W 115.34 FEET THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 162.31 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 190DO FEET. THE CENTRAL ANGLE OF WHICH IS 48 DEG 56-50’ AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N39 DEG 24-58‘ 157.42 FEET.. THENCE EASTERLY 404.88 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 3484.07 FEET. AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N87 DEG 05'05'c 404.85 FEET; THENCE SOO DEG 3339“W, 21.35 FEET; THENCE S41 DEG IZIB'W. 265 85 FEET TO SAID NORTHER­ LY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE S71 DEG 57-45*W. 104.21 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 117 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS SECTION II SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be mvakd tor any reason, such declaration shall not affect the vahdity ot the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. SECTION M EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances n confect herewith are hereby repealed °LEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that sato Ordinance wfl be considered for adoption by the Township Board at the meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hal on February 13. 2002. commencing at 7:00 p.m. ROBIN E. McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49056 (616)948-2194 Ann Landers Wedding party Dear Ann Landers: My nephew is get­ ting married and has asked our 9-year-old daughter to be in the wedding party. I know the bridc-to-bc has several gay friends, and we learned only recently that the wedding will be held in a known gay church instead of in our family church. I also heard that the bride’s best friend, a gay man. will be the “man of honor" (instead of the maid of honor) and stand on her side rather than on the groom’s side. My husband and I are deeply religious and do not approve of gays. Should wc al­ low our young daughter to attend the wed­ ding? - A California Question. Dear Calif.: Of course your daughter should attend the wedding. Make no men­ tion of the sexual orientation of any of the guests. To poison your daughters mind against any segment of society would be wrong, wrong, wrong. P.S. I hope you are able to overcome your own prejudice and enjoy the evening. If you feci you cannot do so. stay home, and do everyone a favor. Wrong penalty Open positions are posted on our web site at www.kellogg.cc. mi. us/adminserv Job #896n Accounts Receivable Clerk (Battle Creek site). Work schedule: Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday. 8:30 a.m. to t>:30 p.m. with flexible and/or additional hours dunng peak periods. Hourly salary $11.55. Job *897n Financial Ard Secretary (Battle Creek site). Work schedule. Monday through Thursday. 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hourly salary $11.55. Visit our web site for more information regarding job duties and requirements for these positions. Cover letter addressing qualifications and detailed r4sum6 must be received in the Administrative Services office by 02/01/02 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Administrative Services Job *_____ . Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616­ 962-4290) or e-maried (admservOkefogg.cc.mi us). AA/EOE Open House to Celebrate ( Florine Morgan’s i Fragile ego Dear Ann Landers: My husband. "Ru­ fus," is a regular reader of your column. You recently printed a letter from “Miami Joe,” who was very insecure about the pho­ tographs of his girlfriends ex-lovers. He said she was a wonderful woman, but those photographs made him uncomfortable, even though she did not display them in the house. You told “Miami Joe" he had no rea­ son to be concerned. Rufus and I have a similar situation, only I am the one who is “insecure." After read­ ing that column, Rufus handed me your ad­ vice to Joe about “making himself crazy over nothing." When Rufus and I were still dating, he told me everything about his past and the numerous ladies he dated. When I finally moved in with him. I discovered he had a big corkboard in the bedroom with photos of him and his ex-girlfriends in romantic poses. That corkboard was the first thing I saw when I woke up in the morning and the last thing I saw before falling asleep at night. I told Rufus I didn’t feel comfortable seeing those pictures in our bedroom and suggested that he put them in an album. He Dear Ann Landers: My daughter just in­ formed me that our granddaughter, age 5, will no longer be permitted to visit us on the weekends because her “attitude and be­ havior" have been poor. They told her she has three more chances, and if she misbe­ haves three more times in the next 12 days, she will not be seeing us for three months. We do not believe it is appropriate to use us as punishment for their daughter's be­ havior. After all, if our granddaughter does­ n’t visit, we are being punished as well, and we haven’t done anything wrong. I realize that parents need to discipline their young­ sters, but isn’t this totally inappropriate? KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ■ My daughter insists that visits with us arc the only thing she can withhold that the child greatly cares about. Please, Ann. tell us how to make our daughter find another way to punish the child. Wc arc already suffering because of that ill-conceived decision. - Grandma in New Hampshire. Dear New Hampshire Gram: If you feel that a word from me, backing you up. will help, consider it done. Your daughter should indeed find a way to discipline the child without punishing you. I am printing your letter and my plea that she will consider an­ other form of punishment. I hope it helps. ' CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will be holding a Special Workshop Meeting on Monday, January 28. 2002, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held tn the City Han Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michtgan, for the purpose of discussing future and past practices, goals and pol­ icy issues to be considered in the fiscal year 2002/2003. For additional information pertaining to the work ses­ sion, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by calling 616-945­ 2468 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk telephone 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay ser­ vices 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 80th Birthday! M Please join her family for light refreshments " January 27th. 2002. TO; THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: that tw Townstxp Board of Rutland Charter Township at its regular meeting held on January 9. 2002. adopted Ordinance 92001-87. Said Ordinance to become effective eight (8) . & Grace Wesleyan Church, 1302 S. Hanover, days after publication of this notice. Ordinance *2001-87 appear* below Interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance at the Rutland Charter Townshp Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml . Hastings, MI 49058 49058. between the hours ol 9 00 a.m. and 3 00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. , ’ From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Request for Bids City of Hastings Department of Public Services Sale of 1994 Dodge Intrepid, and 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix The City of Hastings, Michigan, will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1994 Dodge Intrepid, and one (1) 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix. Arrangements to view the vehicles can be made by calling 945­ 5083 weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregulanties within the bids. The City of Hastings intends to award the bid in a manner which the City deems to be in its best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids shall be received at the office of the Hastings City Clerit/Treasurer. 201 E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. February 5. 2002, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pub­ licly at the above address. No formal bidding forms or documents are required, but all bids shall be in writing and shall be sealed. All bids shall be clearty marked on the outside of the bid package as follows: SEALED BID - 1994 Dodge Intrepid or 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 2001-67 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordnance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordnance by the rezoning of certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m con­ flict herewith RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY ORDAINS SECTION I (Rezonmg of Property in Land Section 6) A The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezon­ mg from toe ‘AG- AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT zoning dassitcahon to the 'RE* RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DtST.HCT zonmg classifi­ cation of the following desenbed land in Section 6: RUTLAND TOWN­ SHIP COM AT W 1/4 POST SEC 6-3-9. TH S 89 DEG 4806' E 1335 66 FT; TH S 00 DEG 281C* E 660 16 FT FOR POB TH S 89 DEG 48 40’ E 665 98 FT; TH S 00 DEG 1841’ E 660 FT. TH N 89 DEG 48-38- W 668 13 FT, TH N 00 DEG 28'10- E 660 FT TO POB Commonly referred lo as Parcel Number 08-13-006-010-00 SECTION n SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared lo be invalid SECTION ■ EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after pubheation after adopton All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repeated ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616)948-2194 ignored me. When wc married and had a baby, wc moved into a house. I thought Rufus wouid get rid of the photos, but instead he got a bigger corkboard. He spent a full day rear­ ranging the pictures, which annoyed me, but at least it isn't in the bedroom anymore. It is now at the entrance to the garage. So. Ann. do you consider me "crazy over nothing?" - San Jose. Calif Dear San Jose: You’ll never win this one, so do yourself a fax or and develop s blind spot about that darned corkboard. Too bad Rufus has such a fragile ego that it needs to be pumped up daily Gem of the Day: At a baseball memora­ bilia auction at Sotheby's, a Pennsylvania woman bought Ty Cobb’s dentures for $7,475. Glitter gifts Dear Ann Landers: I am 70 years old and in fairly good health, although I have a bad back. I have a young niece who is a lovely girl and very attentive, but she does one thing that makes me livid. She sends me cards for my birthday, anniversary and holidays, and every time, she puts confetti inside. You know what I mean. Ann - those tiny pieces of glitter and millions of little paper hearts. When I open the cards, the confetti falls out and lands all over the table and floor, and winds up in my hair, my shoes, you name it. I know she is trying to be cute, but it only causes me stress and ag­ gravation to clean up this mess. I wish she would stop sending me cards, but my husband says I’m being petty and should be grateful she remembers me. I’m still finding gold fragments in my rug from the card she sent for Christmas. Is there anything I can to do put an end to this with­ out offending her’? - Too Old for Glitter in Texas. Dear Too Old in Texas: No need to offend your niece by criticizing her well-inten­ tioned mailing. Anticipate the problem, and open her glittery cards over your trash can or kitchen sink. Problem solved - and no feelings will be hurt. On the shelf Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the mother-in-law who left her pills out where her grandson could get to them. While you arc right to say that the child’s welfare should come first, you may have overlooked something. I can sympathize with Grandma’s predicament. I have a complex regimen of medication - I take the pink pill three times a day before meals, the blue pill twice a day after eating, and the white pill once in the morning, and so on. The slightest change in routine can cause me to forget a pill dir two. Like Grandma. I line up my pills so I won’t forget any. I suspect Grandma is resistant lo changing her routine because she is afraid she won’t be able to remember which pills she took and when. She might not want her daughter-in-law to know how forgetful she is, so instead of explaining the problem, she becomes upset and hurt. Please suggest to the daughter-in-law that she provide Grandma with a shelf where she can line up her medication out of her grandson’s reach. I’m sure if the situation is properly explained. Grandma will be happy to oblige. - Longtime Ann Fan in North Carolina. Dear N.C. Reader You came up with the perfect solution, and I thank you. When medication is left within the reach of young children, the results can be disastrous. Thanks for a letter that provided me with an opportunity to once again sound the warn­ ing. it is also important to remember that young children arc capable of climbing cab­ inets and standing on chairs to sec whales on top of the counter. “Out of reach" means the child cannot get to the medication by any method. Gem of the Day (credit comedienne Rita Rudncr): Men who have pierced cars are better prepared for marriage. They have ex­ perienced pain and bought jewelry. What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers 'booklet, "Gems,” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. "Gems" is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers, PO. Box 11562, Chicago, III 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ----------------------- ------------------------------------- jZccenses Daniel Olin Hclder. Middleville and Liu Gay Gauthier. Middleville. William James Luxmore. Plainwell and Christine Nichole Foster. Plainwell. Randy Smith. Muskegon and Melisu Kay Collier. Nashville David Lynn Blaisdell. Plainwell and Nancy Elizabeth Peters. Plainwell. Kenneth Wilber Paul. Delton and Lila Jean Gray. Delton. Nathan Murray Robbe. Middleville and Trisha Lyn Minor. Middleville. �The Hastings Barker - Thursday.January 24. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The life and times of the Willits Family (Part v) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht It was another move for the family, another church and more new friends. Helen Willits Kesler writes: "Father had never been accustomed to helping with the running of the household or being responsible for the care of the fam­ ily. It was Mother’s job to keep things run­ ning smoothly and keep the children from annoying Father. "It was difficult for the family to leave the friends that they had made in Hickory Comers, but they could not know the impact Barryville, Castleton Township, would have on their lives in years to come. "Men came with their teams and wagons, loaded the household goods and took it to Barryville. The family followed in a surrey. The family had grown, so the back seat held a double row of children. The younger chil­ dren sat on the laps of the older children. With a large family, this was just a fact of life. Some things were done without ques­ tion. "It must have been a trial for Clara, as she was a very neat teenager. The boys would have stepped on her shoes and shoes were not easily ^me by. It was a austy trip. The wheels would stir up dust, which followed behind them. There were no tarps to cover the furniture, only horse blankets and old quilts. "The bedding had to be protected. There were no mattresses. Ticks [large bed size sacks) filled with straw had to be covered as the dirt would make them unusable. It was late in the afternoon when they got to the parsonage. ‘The stove was unloaded and set up. as hot water would be needed. The reservoir on the stove could be filled from the well on the back porch and kettles put to heat. Mother and Clara got out the bread, butter and jam for a quick snack. The sweet jam would take away their hunger. "Tbe organ was unloaded. It was packed in the shipping box that it had been shipped in originally. Finally, the rest of the furni­ ture was in the house. Mother was good at organizing. So after she looked at the rooms, it was decided where the beds would be set up. Father, with the help of Chester and Stanley, could set up the beds while Clara and Mother cleaned and got the kitchen and things in order so food could be eaten. "The three little boys would have climbed on the beds, but father lost his cool and they should have to go where Mother and Clara were working. “Certain things were necessary to find. Lamps would be needed at night. The chamber pots were found and placed under the beds. That first night there would be no midnight trips out back, as everything was new and strange to the family. “It was quite a job fitting a large family into a small house. There were no closets, so a board nailed to the wall was lined with nails and clothing had to be hung on the nails. "By the end of the week order was restored. The organ had the place of honor and Father’s combination bookcase and writing desk were ready for him to use. Everything he needed to prepare a sermon was kept in the desk. It was off limits to the rest of the family. “Saturday night was bath night in most households. The hands and face were washed in the morning and at mealtime, but the weekly bath was a Saturday night ritual. The wash boiler was put on the kitchen stove and filled with water from the well. After supper when the dishes were washed the water would be hot. The washtub was brought into the kitchen. When the water in the boiler and cold water were mixed to the right temperature each person got a bath. The three little boys got the first baths and were dressed in their nightgowns and put to bed. Three little boys said the ‘Now I lay me down to sleep’ prayer and they were out for the night. “Each person was responsible for getting the waler for his own bath. Father had the last bath and the household was supposed Barryville Church in early years. explain herself to Mother. Our mother nev­ er shared with other people her dealings with others. No one was afraid to confide in Mother. Next week another move to another church for the Willits family. LEGAL NOTICE Barryville Church and Cemetery. 1923. Barryville Peace United Methodist Church. 1985. “It must have gone well, as the family had a pleasant stay and friendships that were made there lasted for the rest of their lives. Our family was soon to discover that nearly everyone was related to everyone else in the congregation. It was a close knit group that worked well together. "Some of the members were very old. They took to new ideas very* slowly. Nearly everyone who lived a mile or more from the church was in attendance every Sunday. “Everyone came to church with a horse and buggy. There w ere few cars at that time. The horses were tied in the long shed out of the wind and inclement weather. In winter the horses were blanketed. “Soapstones were heated on the kitchen range, wrapped and put in the buggy or sleigh to keep the people warm. With a heavy blanket covering their lap. heat from the soapstone also made feet and legs warm. People at that time were not used to being warm. They made use of heavy underwear and heavy black cotton or woolen stockings to keep them warm. “Highbank Creek ran beside the parson­ age lot. Barryville started with a mill on Highbank Creek. There was an inn close to the mill with a post office in one end. Pas­ sengers and mail were brought by stage­ coach from Battle Creek. Several houses were built for the men who worked in the mill. It was expected that Barryville would become a thriving town. "When the railroad was being built from Jackson to Grand Rapids, there was talk that it might go through Barryville. but when the surveyors came they discovered that the big hill west of Nashville and the hill in Barryville made it nearly impossible to build there. The railroad followed the Thomapple River Valley, so the little town of Morgan grew and Barryville became a farming community with the church at its center. “Morgan had perhaps 20 small houses and two stores. There was a large brick store owned by the Adkins family. Morgan post office was in the brick store. The mail was sorted on the train and. as the train came to the station, the bag of mail was tossed on to an arm hanging over the tracks. We got our mail from Morgan for many years. It was delivered with a horse and buggy. "The store nev er changed over the years. The windows were smoky and the interior was dark brown. They stocked a big wheel of cheese on the counter, a barrel of crack- ers and a 100-pound bag of coffee beans, which were ground in the big red coffee grinder. Mary Ann. the cat. was a perma­ nent fixture. She laid in wait for people and would reach out and claw you. Tn the evening the men in the neighbor­ hood came to get any news anyone had heard. Mother took butler to be sold in the store. When she tied the horse to the hitch­ ing post, the people came out like ants to get their butter before someone else got it. “I have never been able to find a brick mill located west of the church. Several schoolhouses and a number of houses in the neighborhood were built of brick. Across the corner from the parsonage was one of those brick houses. The Whitlocks lived there. “Mrs. Whitlock was a refined lady. Her son. William, and his wife were very unlike his mother. She tried to teach Willie man­ ners. such as using a napkin when he ate. but she never made him quite socially acceptable. He was the brunt of jokes played on him by the neighborhood boys. He always raised a large p<.’ch of watermel­ ons. Halloween night the boys raided his patch. He got out his shotgun and blazed away at the boys. He never hit anyone and the boys should have been ashamed to pick on him. “Our brothers played in the backyard together. Chester built a small steam engine that ran. He was always dirty, which irritat­ ed Mother. She never dreamed that one day he would earn his living as a valued tool designer and draftsman. He designed parts for airplanes that were used in World War II. The children also played in High Bank Creek. “Clayton was a problem, as he could dis­ appear while he explored everything and Mother worried about him being in the water. Mother asked Chester to take Clay­ ton lo the deep hole and perhaps afterward he would stay away. They went under the waler and Clayton wiped the waler off his face and announced that he had gone as deep as Chet dared. So much for that try. "He followed George Higdon to the field where he was plowing potato ground. As usual. Clayton was full of questions. George plowed out some big white grubs. Clayton picked them up. George told him that they were good to eat. but must not eat them unless his mother cooked them for him. He went right home and teased Moth­ er to cook some of them for him. When Mother refused he had his own authority that they were good to eat. as George had said so. “This was not an ideal spot for a family as a swamp was just south of the house. One day Mrs. Golden came to the house to show a rattlesnake which she had killed. She thought that the children should learn to recognize a rattlesnake. She carried it by its tail and laid in on the ground. The fasci­ nation wore off and the children went to play. They went back to see it and it was gone. So much for a lesson on killing a snake. “Clayton also satisfied his curiosity about nature by working with hives of bees, which also provided honey for the family. "It was a few months after the family moved to Barryville that a lifelong friend­ ship between our mother and a young woman in the parish was formed. Rhoda had come to America as a girl of 16 from England. She lived with her aunt until she was married to Hal Lathrop. She was very lonesome for her mother and she knew that she could never go to England and that her mother could never come to America. “To add to her anguish, her blond curly haired baby died when he was born. Moth­ er went to her. Over a period of time she was able to help Rhoda cope with her lone­ liness and the loss of baby Rupert. The love which mother gave her replaced the love that she needed from her own mother. Still at 98. her love for our mother was as strong as when she was young. “People who would never have gone lo church felt free to come to Mother with their problems. Mother had a kindness in her face that made people comfortable with her. Father could administer the work of the church, but he lacked the human touch. “One of the men in the neighborhood, who could neither read nor write, and who would have been uncomfortable in church, came to Mother with a letter from his wife for Mother to read for him. Of course, he couldn’t find his glasses, which he never had. but it saved face to say this. Mother read it to him without making him feel inadequate. She had a friend for life. "When his wife came home from caring foi someone with scarlet fever, she took a bath and pul on clean clothes and came to the parsonage to ask Mother if she was clean enough so no one would catch the disease from her. She had long black hair. But she hadn't wasued it when she took her bath. She walked home, washed her hair and came for Mother to inspect it to see if it was clean enough. As long as Mother lived, she hugged and kissed our mother. “One day she shared her background with Mother, which she thought would help NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ralph Owen Keeler. 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Manshum City Cleric �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 24 2002 Mike Case notches 100th win State-ranked Saxons control destiny in 0-K Gold Hastings' varsity wrestling team had an­ other successful week, remaining unbeaten in the O-K Gold heading into tonight's 7:00 contest at Wayland. The Saxons, the only undefeated team in the conference, know they control their own destiny and aren't leaving anything to chance. "We are very pleased with the way wc are wrestling right now." Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "Wc are focused on taking every opponent seriously. "We hope wc arc peaking at the right time to finish the final third of the season strong.” The Saxons (15-1, 5-0 in the Gold) would seem to be peaking right now. For the second week in a row. both the varsity and non-varsity teams won their respective tournaments, and the varsity cracked the Division 2 state rankings at number eight. To top it off, senior Mike Case earned his 100th career win on Saturday. Varsity 1st at Lansing Waverly The Saxons went 4-0 to win the Lansing Waverly Tournament on Saturday, finish­ ing ahead of Lincoln Park (3-1). Lansing Waverly (3-1), Lansing Eastern (2-2). Ar­ mada (2-2), Plymouth Salem (2-2), Mount Pleasant (1-3) and Holt B (0-4). The Saxons beat Armada 51-15. Holt B 67-12. Lincoln Park 56-15 and Lansing Eastern 72-3. Mike Case recorded his 100th career win and went 4-0 on the day, raising his season mark to 29-1. Others with four wins were Chad Fergu­ son, Mark Peake. Scott Redman and Joe Keller. Earning three wins were Tom Rowse, Dan Cary. RJ Williams, Rob Baker and Jake Friddle. Hastings 57, Caledonia 15 The varsity wrestlers won at Caledonia on Jan. 17 in their fifth O-K Gold match of the season. Varsity winners were Tom Rowse at 112 pounds, Chad Ferguson at 119. Dan Cary at Hastings' Matt Upstraw Hastings' Mike Case (top) hit 100 wins for his career. Hastings’ Tom Rowse. 125. Matt Lipstraw at 135. Mark Peake at 130. Mike Case at 145. Patrick Stephens at 152. Rob Baker at 160, Jake Friddle at 171 and Jake Armour at 275. JV winners were Jacob Cary. Tom Girrbach. Jacob Elliott. Josh Johnson. Lucas Covey and Andy Rice. "Caledonia has a good program but is struggling a little this year." Coach Gog­ gins said. "The match was certainly closer than it might appear." B team wins home tourney The B team went 4 -1 and won their own tournament on Saturday on a tie-breaker by recording the most pins on the day. The Saxons beat out Grandville B (4-1). Allegan B (4-1), Hudsonville B (2-3). Ot­ tawa Hills (1-4) and Hopkins (0-5). Richard Harper won all five of his matches. Winning four were Tyler Heath. Caleb Case, Tom Girrbach. Dan Blair and Nick Storm. Winning three matches were Tim Aspinall. Jake Elliott. Cody White, Andrew Ferguson and Jake Armour. Seven place at Kenowa JV Hastings sent 13 wrestlers to the Kenowa Hills JV Tournament on Saturday, and seven Saxons placed at the non-scoring event. Placing first were Evan Anderson. Lucas Covey and Mike Roslund. Taking second were Joe Hinkley. Dan Hoffman, Ted Knuppcnburg and Heath VanBelkem. Hastings shoots for three in a row against Cedar Hold everything. With a solid effort against state-ranked Wyoming Park and two straight wins — yes, two straight wins — in* its last three games, the Hastings varsity boys’ basket­ ball team is on something of a roll. While two games barely qualify as a streak, they're a streak nonetheless, and when the wins break a six-game skid and come in a season in which the Saxons lost eight of their first nine games, it’s a wel­ come sign that they’re not going to go away quietly. The second and most recent win. a 56-30 road thumping of winless Kenowa Hills on Tuesday, was the kind of team effort the Crunch Time | by Matt cowall S :00 Masquerading as a sports column This is one of those columns that isn’t really a column at all. When one big idea proves elusive and time grows short, columnists arc allowed to fall back on a string of little ideas, preferably at least loosely related and cobbled to­ gether with desperate phrases like "speaking of' and "that reminds me.” But most important, it is critical to fool your readers with an inference that something better might be coming, and for that, there’s no more tried and true trickery in typeset than a string of three dots, just like this... These are the dog days of the high school winter sports season, stuck between the momentum at the beginning and the momentum at the end. Both the start and finish arc downhill slopes, full of hope and anticipation. Right now. bodies arc tired, focus begins to slip, and the pressures aren’t as much fun. Winning teams arc starting to feel the heat that sweats those on top: losing teams arc tiring of coming home empty-handed. In another week or two. winning teams will have too much to play for to feel tired, sore or worried, and losing teams can finally relax, let it all hang out and try to play­ spoiler. Hang in there, folks. The downhill slope is just around the bend. Here’s to a wild ride for you all... Speaking of slopes, the Winter Olympics will begin on American soil in two weeks, but aside from the torch relay and some Sunday afternoon figure skating fluff. I haven't heard much about them. Far be it from me to pine for media hype; I’m sure we ll get plenty as soon as the Su­ per Bowl is over. Also, it's obvious that the Winter Games are much less interesting to Americans than the summer version, and events like curling — that odd mix of shuffle­ board. bowling and street sweeping on ice — aren’t the only reason. Mostly, it's because Americans usually lose in the winter sports, and there aren’t enough Jamaican bobsled teams, ski jump w ipeouts or Nancy versus Tonya incidents to keep us otherwise compelled. If we had somehow fielded — or iced? — great curling teams instead of competitive figure skaters. I wonder if there would now be a professional curling circuit set to rock musk and laser lights... Speaking of choreographed events, that reminds me of professional boxing. The fix was on at Tuesday’s heavyweight press conference: Mike Tyson was supposed to ap­ proach Lennox Lewis for a stare-down photo op. Irony intervened w hen Tyson tangled with a Lewis bodyguard — boxers have bodyguards? — and subsequently punched and bit his way to an even lower level of ludicrousness. .The only "sweet science" left in the heavyweight fight game is the uncanny ability of promoters to still make money on this useless garbage. Pro wrestling guru Vince McMahon doesn’t have the defunct XFL to play with this winter. so just get it over with and hand the heavyweight division over to him. where it belongs.. Speaking of belonging. I'm not sure w here this column belongs in the grand scheme of things (feel free to keep your suggestions to yourselves), but I know it will fit in this week’s paper, which reminds me of all the other work I still have to do. so Sec you next week. (...) undermanned Saxons need to be competi­ tive. "Everyone playt * and everyone contrib­ uted.” Hastings coach Don Schils said. “Our defense was outstanding again and we rebounded the ball very well offensively.” Hastings held the Knights lo 11 points in the entire first half and built an 11-5 firstquarter lead up to 29-11 at the break. “We were doing some things well offen­ sively (in the first quarter) but wc just wer­ en’t hitting shots." Schils said. “We did a great job of pounding the offensive glass and ended up w ith 10 offensive rebounds in the first half, which is more than J think we’ve had in an entire game this season. “We worked on that because we thought we could hurt (Kenowa) on the boards, then wc sort of caught fire in the second quarter and started shtxiling well." The Saxons didn’t falter in the third, hit­ ting 8 of 13 shots in the quarter to go up 46-18. “Al halftime we talked about maintain­ ing our intensity, and wc did a good job of that in the second half." Schils said. "Wc aren't used to being in that position, but wc handled it well.” Dustin Bowman had the hot hand for Hastings, scoring all 18 of his points in the first three quarters. Ted Greenfield had his best all-around game of the season for the second straight game with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists. "We've been asking Ted to look for the assist and attack the offensive glass, and when he does those things, we're better as a team." Schils said. Chris Rounds scored nine points and Lonnie Rambin pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. Hastings Lonnie Rambin (24) The Saxons (3-8, 2-5 in the Gold) have a chance to make it three in a row against Ce­ dar Springs at home on Friday. Hastings 42, Otsego 39 The Saxons did it with defense last Sat­ urday night, fending off the Bulldogs at home for their second win of the season. Otsego guard Dan Bonnell came into the game averaging over 20 points, but Hast­ ings sophomore Drew Bowman and the rest of the Saxons held him to only 11. "Our defense was just outstanding," Coach Schils said. "Wc made it difficult on Bonnell and he got frustrated and started forcing shots. "Drew Bowman did a great job on him and got good defensive help from the team." The Saxons needed that sticky defense to hold on in the fourth quarter, when both teams managed only four points each. Bowman led the Saxons with 11 points. Fellow sophomore Drew Whitney scored nine. Senior swingman Ted Greenfield had four points, eight rebounds and three assists in what Schils called “his best all-around game of the year." Turnovers again limited Hastings' scor­ ing chances, but the Saxons were happy to take the win over the Bulldogs, who came into the game with a 6-2 record. "We’re still looking for consistency on the offensive end. but it's coming.” Schils said. “We'll keep working and try to win some more of these." Wyoming Park 68, Hastings 57 Q: How do you know your team is a bit short-handed? A: When the other team brings more staff than you dress players. Hastings’ Ted Greenfield. Wyoming Park, coming in undefeated and ranked third in the state in Class B. brought six coaches and two managers to Hastings last Friday night. The Saxons dressed seven players. The 68-57 outcome would seem like a forgone conclusion, but in reality, the Sax­ ons were in this game for three quarters and had a chance to make the Vikings’ crowded bus ride home a long one. Instead, Park turned a 41-40 deficit with two minutes left in the third quarter into a 57-43 lead with six minutes left in the fourth. Hastings led 9-4 early and 17-16 after one quarter. Senior center Zac Fulmer drew a charge and stuck a putback in traffic on the other end to put the Saxons up 21-16 early in the second. Park reeled off an 8-0 run to lead 24-21, but Hastings answered with eight of its own. Sophomore guard Drew Bowman converted a four-point play to reclaim the lead by one. Junior guard Lonnie Rambin found Fulmer underneath with a nice bounce pass for two more, and a steal by senior Ted Greenfield led to two free throws by sophomore Drew Whitney and a 29-24 lead. The Vikings rallied again and led 32-31 at the half, but the game went back and forth until Park seized control with that 17­ 2 run in the third and fourth quarters. Highly-touted Viking sophomore guard Drew Neitzcl jacked up 20 shots and ended up with 22 points to lead all scorers. Nate Warmouth added 18 for Park. Junior guard Dustin Bowman scored 14 to lead Hastings, followed by 12 from brother Drew and 10 points from Fuimcr. Hastings' Chris Rounds (44). �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 24. 2002— Page 11 Panther grapplers poised to take KVA dual title There are two things that matter to Del­ ton wrestling coach Rob Hcethuis in the regular season. “First, you have to win your league stuff.” Heethuis said, and the Panthers have. They can wrap up an undefeated sea­ son in the KVA with a Parent's Night win over Parchment tonight at 6:00. “Second, you have to keep getting ready for districts,” Heethuis said, and the Pan­ thers have been doing that at Saturday tour­ naments, most recently going 3-2 at the Al­ legan Super Duals. “Good competition makes you better.” Delton (17-2, 3-0 in the KVA) keeps try­ ing to get better tonight in their last home match of the season. The Panthers will wrestle non-lcaguc Schoolcraft as well. “Both teams arc competitive this year,” Heethuis said of tonight's matchup. “There’s going to be some good wrestling." On Saturday, the Panthers travel to the Berrien Springs Tournament, where they placed second a year ago. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. Deltoa 3-2 at .Allegan The Panthers lost their first two dual meets of the season at last Saturday’s Alle­ gan Super Duals, namely a 35-32 barn­ burner to Hamilton and a 52-16 decision to Allegan in the final. Delton edged Coloma 32-31 in a match that was as close as it could get, coming down to the last two seconds of overtime between the last two wrestlers. It was Dclton’s second narrow victory this season Delton’s Trevor Pease. over the Comets: The Panthers won the 19team Eau Claire Invitational over Coloma back on Dec. 15 by only half a point, and literally by a shoestring, when an early onepoint stalling pcnaltv against the Comets for an untied shoe came back to haunt them and hand Delton the title. The Panthers also beat Bangor 52-15 and Grand Rapids Union 48-22. Earning medals on the day were Trevor Pease (103 pounds), Jon Hcethuis (145). Aaron Schallhorn (189), David Overbeck Denon's um Sweat. (215) and Dustin Morgan — weighing all of 204 pounds — at 275. Delton 50, Galesburg-Augusta 22 This crucial Jan. 17 road win in the KVA positioned the Panthers for tonight's poten­ tial conference clincher against Parchment. “It was a big match," Coach Hcethuis said. “It kept us first in the league and kicked off a great week of competition." Delton winners were Trevor Pease (103 pounds), Tyler Harris (112), John Termcer (119), Jon Hcethuis (145), Jake Otten Delton’s FT feast runs out Gull Lake halted Delton’s first varsity basketball win streak this season at two games with a 64-59 win over the Panthers on Tuesday night at Delton. Delton carried a 35-28 lead into halftime but was outscored 36-24 in the second half. “This was a tough loss," Delton coach Mike Mohn said. “Wc just made some poor decisions down the stretch and didn't knock down shots when wc needed to.” The team also missed the large infusion of points it had been getting from the char­ ity stripe. The Panthers had been feasting from the free throw line in their last three games leading up to Tuesday, which included back to back road wins over GalesburgAugusta (28-44 free throws) and Bellevue (23-30 free throws). Senior center Scott Styf was making a living from the line, shooting 40 free throws all by himself in those three games. On Tuesday, Styf didn't attempt a single free throw and the team hit 8 of only 10 at­ tempts on the night. Styf still led the Panthers with 14 points. James Lipscomb scored nine. In two solid all-around efforts, swing­ man Chris Gillfillan had nine points, nine rebounds and three assists, and guard Steve Bourdo had eight points, six assists and five steals. Gull Lake’s Ted Martin led all scorers with 23 points. Delton (4-7, 1-4 in the KVA) returns to conference play tomorrow night with the Winterfest game against Pennfield. Mighty Kalamazoo Christian, ranked fourth in the state in Class C, comes calling on Tuesday night. Both varsity games tip off around 7:30 p.m. Delfco 61, Bellevue 57 The Panthers survived a hostile atmos­ phere and rough play to record their second win in as many nights with a four-point de­ cision at Bellevue last Saturday. “It was a real ugly game,” Coach Mohn said. “Things got a little chippy down the stretch, their coach got a technical (foul), and a lot of kids were hitting the floor." Delton look its lumps and made the Broncos pay, taking advantage of both the technical foul and an intentional foul to cre­ ate some space on the scoreboard and hold on for the win. The Panthers led 48-36 after three and went 8 for 10 from the line in the fourth to close it out. For the game, Delton hit 23 of 30 free throws, compared lo only 5 of 8 for the home team. The Panthers arc shooting 70 percent as a team from the stripe this sea­ son. “We’re making more free throws than the other team is even attempting." Mohn said. “That means we’re getting the ball where wc want it and forcing teams to foul us." Center Scott Styf went 12 for 15 from the free throw line and finished with 20 points and nine rebounds. Guard James Lipscomb went 5 for 6 from the line in the fourth quarter. Guard Ron Bagley was solid with six re­ bounds. six assists, a steal and only one turnover on the night. “It was a team effort," Mohn said. “It’s a good thing when everyone contributes and you can get a win, even if ifs ugly.” Delton 56, Galesburg-Augusta 50 The Panthers earned their first confer­ ence win of the season on the road against the Rams last Friday. The game was sloppy early as both teams shot poorly from the field. G-A led 11-7 after one quarter but the Panthers kept plugging along and led 34-33 after three. Delton hit 12 of their 17 free throws in the fourth quarter to pull away. They shot a whopping 44 free throws for the game, hit­ ting 28 of them. “This was a typical Galesburg-Augusta game,” Coach Mohn said. “You have to get in there and bang around to get a win." Scott Styf earned a double-double with 18 points and 10 boards. He went 7 for 8 from the free throw line in the fourth quar­ ter and hit 14 of 20 for the game. Swingman Chris Giltfillan just missed his own double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds. James Lipscomb was all over the court and finished with seven points, six assists, three rebounds and four steals, earning praise from his coach. “(Lipscomb) really elevated our intensity level.” Mohn said. “That’s what he brings to our team.” (152), Jim Sweat (160), Jeff Erb (171), Aaron Schallhom (189), David Overbeck (215) and Dustin Morgan (275). Hastings volleyball 7th at Greenville In its best effort to date, the Hastings varsity volleyball team won its only playoff game to earn a consolation trophy at the 13-team Greenville Invitational last Satuiday. “Wc were strong all day in everything, and it was the toughest mentally we’ve been all season,” Hastings coach Gina McMahon said. “Wc got solid perform­ ances from all our players and great support from the bench. It’s definitely a confidence booster for the girls." Plagued by slow starts this season, the Lady Saxons instead won their first game of the day in pool play and split with Cen­ tral Montcalm 15-6 and 10-15. They beat Charlotte (15-13, 16-14), lost two to Kent City (5-15, 11-15) and beat Grand Rapids Central (15-9. 15-6) to emerge from pool play at 5-3 and cam the seventh seed for the playoffs. In this tournament, the eight playoff teams played only one match to determine their final standing, and Hastings facjJ a rematch with Kent City. The Saxons avenged their earlier losses to the Eagles in convincing fashion, saving their best for last and dominating for a 15-6, 15-2 win and a seventh-place trophy. “That was our best match of the whole year," McMahon said. “Wc did little wrong.” Senior Kate Martisius led the team with 26 kills on the day. Senior Ashley DcLinc put down six kills. Senior Erin Bradley had 11 aces and six assists, and junior Abbie Allerding served four aces. The Saxons host their first home match of the season tonight at 7:30 against O-K Gold foe Sparta. On Monday, they travel to South Christian for a 7:00 contest. Delton's Chns Giltfillan (24). RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Like to play chess? Hastings Chess Club Excellence in Audio Entertainment h Available for wedding*, private parties, school dances and more. 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BLISS ___________ 61Q/945-5W7 ________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that • public heanng w« be held on Thursday. January 31. 2002. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m at the Rutland Charter Townshtp Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be con­ sidered indude, in brief, the following 1. Consideration of an amendment to the Land Use Ptan'Map for Section 24. This property is currently classified as "AG” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT, ft will be considered as proposed future "RE” RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. 2 Consideration of the application tor rezoning of Parcel »0813-024-001-05 at 1111 Yecidey Rd. Description RUTLAND TOWNSHIP NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SE IK SEC 24-3-9 CON 10 ACRES. This property is currently zoned as ‘AG* AGRICUL­ TURAL. The appl’cant seeks rezomng to ’RE" RESIDENTIAL ESTATES 3. Such and further matters as may property come before the QUALITY CAR CLEANING Delton’s Ron Bagley (23). Delton's Dustin Morgan (top). The incumbent assists in the processing of mortgage loans by ordering credit reports, appraisals, verification forms, title insurance commitments, and mortgage sur­ veys. Qualified applicants will have above average keyboard­ ing skills, be detail oriented, and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. A general familiarity with mort­ gage documents is desired. Apply at the Human-Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Lard Use Plan, Zoning Map and Zomng Ordinance are available and may be examined by the genera* public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during reguta' business hours and that copies cf the Zoning Ordinance ando' Land Use Plan may be examined at said public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the nght to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charter Townsnin Board Accordingly, either at or following the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxihary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabilit.es. Individuals requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above pro­ posed amendments ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 24. 2002 Lakewood streak stumped by TK by Matt Cowali Sports Editor The Middievillc-TK varsity basketball team suffered its worst loss of the season last Friday to league rival Calvin Christian, but hadn't lost two games in a row all sea­ son long. Lakewood had only suffered one loss all season, way back on Dec. 4 to Lowell in the Vikings* first game. When the two teams met on Tuesday in Middleville, something had to give, and in a dose, physical game. Lakewood blinked first. TK scored 20 points in both the second and fourth quarters to cutdistance the Vi­ kings 64-55. Lakewood brought out a noisy contin­ gent of fans and carried the play in the first quarter. Sophomore center Clint Tobias was all over the floor, grabbing rebounds, forcing turnovers and saving balls from out-of-bounds to set an aggressive tone that rattled TK early. Derek Coppcss converted a three-print play and Cole Barnett hit a three-pointer to give the Vikings a 15-7 lead after one. TK’s Brian Ycazel and Brett Knight each scored five points to bring the Trojans back and tie it up at 17-17. Lakewood jumped back on top 23-17, but TK chipped away and finally tied it ten points later at 27-27 on a bucket by Jeremy Chavis just before halftime. TK started quickly in the third and ran off six straight points for a 33-27 lead. Lakewood answered the call and responded with eight of their own, reclaiming the lead at 35-33 on another three from Barnett. It was Lakewood’s last lead of the game and was short-lived, as Ycazel replied with an off-balance three from the top of the key. Viking swingman Jeff Elcnbaas con­ verted a four-point play for the final points of the quarter, pulling Lakewood lo within three at 44-41, but the game steadily got away at the foul line. Lakewood missed five straight from the line in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter as TK slowly built a 51-44 lead. Lakewood couldn't hit the shots it needed to recover, and TK hit enough, along with some late free throws for good measure. “Wc struggled offensively tonight,” Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. “Our shots were flat and wc just couldn’t get them to fall when we needed it most.” TK’s Chris Finkbciner led all scorers with 24 points, including 16 in the second The lane was a tough place to be on Tuesday night, as Lakewood's Scott Secor (32) and TK’s Brett Knight (54) would attest. half. Yeazel hit two three’s and all five of his free throws on the way to 15 points, and Knight went 5 for 6 from the line and fin­ ished with 10. Scott Secor had 16 points and three as­ sists for Lakewood. Tobias scored 10 and had six rebounds. Barnett put out a great ef­ fort with six points, six rebounds, five as­ sists and five steals. Both teams are at home on Friday. TK (8-3, 4-2 in the O-K Blue) hosts Rogers, and Lakewood (8-2, 4-0 in the Capital Cir­ cuit) hosts its Win.'erfest game against Ea­ ton Rapids. Valley gets 1st win outside SMAA play by Jon Gambec for the Banner Maple Valley went on a 23-2 run in the second quarter to come from behind and go on to beat a pesky visiting Portland squad 59-49 Tuesday night. It was the team s first nonconference win of thr season and its fourth in a row overall. The Lions trailed the Raiders 11-8 alter a boring first quarter in which neither team seemed able to generate cither excitement or offense. The only bright spot for Coach Jeff Webb's Lions was the play of senior forward John Tcrbcrg. who scored five of his team’s eight points. "1 think after that first quarter, we picked up our intensity." Webb said after the win. "We played a little quicker, made better de­ cisions and were able to take advantage of their mistakes." Most of Portland's mistakes were caused by confusing pressure from the Maple Val­ ley defense, a clamping half-court trap that saw the Lions double-team the ball and force a number of turnovers that resulted in points. Down 20-10 with 4:59 left in the first half, Justin Sealy hit a pair of free throws. Tcrbcrg ran the baseline for two and the Li­ ons were on the prowl. Less than a minute later, Tcrberg scored back-to-back baskets and Jeff Taylor, who came off the bench to help spark the come­ back, scored oft a steal and assist from Tcr­ bcrg to put Maple Valley up 21-20. They would never trail again. The only Portland basket during that stretch was by Matt Seal with 2:36 left in the half. Otherwise it was all Maple Valley down the stretch. The Lions iced it in the final 35 seconds of the half when Nick Jones hit a pair of three pointers to make it 33-22 al intermis­ sion. While the fans listened to the music of Maple Valley’s excellent jazz band at halftime, Webb was working to keen the intensity level high with his Lions. "John (Tcrberg) definitely provided the spark we needed in that second quarter." Webb said, "and we felt that it was John's night. . "That's kind of how this team has been ;*£-£!• yacftwni* NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOnCE TO RESIDENTS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUILDING, ELECTRICAL & ZONING PERMITS WIU SPECIAL JOINT MEETING BE ISSUED AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE 2481 HEATH RD WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2002 AT 7.-00 P.M DURING THE FOLLOWING HOURS RUTLAND TOWNSHIP MAIN HAU BEGINNING JANUARY 2. 2002 BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLANNING COMMISSION AND MONDAY FROM 10 AM. TO 1 P.M. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY FROM 9 A.M. TO NOON PUBLIC IS UNITED THURSDAY FROM 1 P.M. TO 3P.M. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notica is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Heanng on Monday, February 4.2002. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Heanng is tor the Planning Commission to hear pubic comments and make a determination on a request from Mr. Brien Brandt tor modification to an existing Special Use Permit and related site plan tor an accessory building (garage) located at 433 West Green Street (See map below) Legal description: City of Hastings. Lots 867 and 868 of tne Original Plat. •” TH. .*N' The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is seeking interested citizens to serve on the Community Mental Health Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28,2002. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wHi hold a Pubic Hearing on Monday. February 4,2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the City HaM Countil Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is tor the Planning Commission to solicit comment and make a determination on a request from the Hastings Church of the Nazarene tor a Special Use Permit to allow construction of an addition to an existing church facility located at 1716 North Broadway. (See map and legal below) City of Hastings: COM NE COR SEC 7-T3N-R8W. S 0 DEG. 1110* E 788 FT FOR POINT OF BEGINNING; TH S 89 DEG. 31' W 658 FT. TH N 9 DEG. 1110* W 456.36 FT. N 89 DEG. 23* E 233.70 FT. S 0 DEG. 1110* E 165.56 FT, N 89 DEG. 23* E 42430 FT. S 0 DEG. 1110* E TO POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE S 33 FT FOR ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY COURT STREET Maple Valley’s John Terberg. all year. Wc find the player with the hot hand and wc stay with him. Tonight it was John." That made things a little testy when Tcr­ bcrg picked up his third foul with 6:26 left in the third quarter and his team ahead by only eight (35-27). but his teammates re­ sponded with him forced lo the bench for the rest of the period. Devin Phenix was one reason. He scored four big points and grabbed two huge re­ bounds in the final stages of the quarter, while teammate Taylor again came in to add his mark. He put the Lions back up by 12 with a three and then finished oft the scoring for the quarter with a neat baseline move with time running out. Tcrberg came back to start the final quar­ ter and picked right up where he left off, scoring two quick baskets. Unfortunately, he also picked up his fourth foul and had to go back to the bench for a time. When he came back in with 2:42 left to play the out­ come was all but decided. Tcrbcrg led Maple Valley with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Taylor and Jones each finished with 10 points. Phenix con­ tributed eight points and 12 rebounds. Darin Thrun had five points and five as­ sists. Seal led all scorers with 20 for Portland. The Raiders fell to 2-8 on the season, while Maple Valley ran its overall record to 7-3. The Lions arc 6-0 in the SMAA heading into Friday's game at Webberville. Early run lifts BCCS The Barry County Christian School var­ sity basketball team jumped all over St. Matthew’s of Holt in the early going and rolled to a 65-47 home win on Jan. 18 Eric Lamphcrc sparked BCCS with four three-pointers and 19 points in the first quarter, building a 25-10 lead that grew to 45-16 at the half. Lamphcrc finished with 30 points and five steals for the game. Joel Strickland had 16 points and six rebounds. Lucas Laubaugh contributed six rebounds as well, and Ben Conklin handed out six assists. BCCS played without starting center Shane Hickey, who is lost for the season with an ankle injury, and leading scorer Josh Lamphcrc, who is out indefinitely with a separated tendon on the bottom of his foot. BCCS visits the Hawks Home Schoolers on Friday night at 7:30 and the Battle Creek Academy on Monday at 7:15. WALNUT STREET Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Stree’. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk al the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Manehum City Clerk Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hail, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to theHastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD caM relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Everil G. Manshum City Chrk Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 24. 2002 - Page 13 YMCA NEWS Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank I2-0; Consumers Concrete 8-4; Viking 8-4; Plumb’s 8-4; TVCCU 6-6; Allstate 5-6; Yankee Zephyr 1-11; Bye 0-12. Men's High Gaines & Series - D. Jones 225-558; G. Heard 220-644; D. Thompson 215; R O'Keefe 193-555; L. Miller 262­ 680; J. Maurer 178; B. Christie 171-452. Women's High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 557; N. Miller 193; T. Maurer 158. Monday Mixers Tracy's Day Care 48; Freeport Body Shop 46; Dewey's Auto Body 4-'; Rowdie Girls 43.5; Girrbach's 40; Gutter Gals 35; Ball Busters 34; B & R Testing 333; Hastings Bowl 33. High Games & Series - V. Can 170­ 471; S. Nash 160438; S. Smith 160; T. Smith 161; A. Larsen 221-528; L Rorye 165-426; D. Mays 177; T. Galeski 165; S. Sanborn 174; K Blough 162; M. Maison 161; B. Moore 154; J. Stump 134; A. Hoff­ man 136; C. Etts 131-370. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 52.5; Who's Up 46.5; Three­ some 44.5; Hastings Bowl 41; Brown & Sons 41: King Pins 40.5: Middle Lakers 39; Tweety & the Gang 35: Just Us 31. Men's High Games & Series - B. Kirby 244-629; C. VanHouten 193-552; B. Akers 176-502; Jr. Haynes 181-477; M. Lawson 179; C Haywood 156. Women's High Games & Series - S. Vandenburg 217-582; H. Senice 180-523; L. Miller 179-472; S. Brown 171-470; V. Brown 163-455; M. Hodges 167-453; C. Swinkunas 158-44l;S.Teunessen 159-433; C. Lewis 117-333; S. McKee 214; F. Haynes 180; O. Gillons 154; S. Cooley 136; E. Gillespie 102. Thursday Angels Fanners Ins. 53-27; Pet World 50-30; Barry County Transit 47.5-32.5; Shamrock Tavern 4-40; BAR Testing 40-40; Cole­ man Agency - Hastings 40-40: Hastings Bowl 38.5-41.5; Mill's Landing 363-43.5; Miller's Exc. 36-44; Stefano's Pizza 34.5­ 453; Cedar Creek Groc. 32-48; Richie's Koffee Shop 32-48. High Games & Series - T. Pennington 224-603: P. Fisher 182; J. Varney 185; D. Curtis 171; C. Keller 169; C. Curtis 134; K. Ward 124; L Barnum 211-501; C. Hay­ ward 167; K. Covey 189; D. McCollum 199-500; T. Soya 167; C. Nichols 170; K. Hawthorne 141; J. Gasper 185: T. Cross 213; A. Smith 151; D. Aspinall 135; D. McMacken 169; R. Brown 149; C. Groff 171; L. Kendall 183; L. Irwin 193; N. Kloosterman 175; T. Daniels 202-576; G. Potter 166; L. Miller 171; N. Bechtel 178; D. Staines 189-522. C. Curtis picked up 6-7-10 split. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 55-25; Cook Jackson 51­ 29; Brushworks 47-33; Wolverines 47-33; Viatec 44-36; All But One 41-39; Heads Out 40.5-39.5; Gutter Dusters 39.5^t03; Late Comers 39-41; Ten Pins 38-42; Who's Up? 373-42.5; Bad Habit II 3644; We're A Mess 36-40; Dynamic Buds 36-44; Mercy 35-45; Oops 3545; No Name Yet 313-483; Rocky 4 3149. Women's High Games & Series - G. Meaney 178469; T. Bush 166463: B. West 165; J. Lancaster 164414; T. Pen­ nington 187; N. Taylor 142405; B. Roush 201-555. S. Parlxr 162; B. Falconer 156; S. Keeler 207-571; J. Madden 206-571; H. Service 181; D. Bartimus 205-564; G. Hammer 144-388; L. Siska 172-396. Men's High Games & Series - S. Peabody 204; K. Meaney 222-552; S. San­ born 202-564; D. James 234-646; H. Pen­ nington 255-700; J. Smith 187; R. Roush 215-589; J. Barnum 255-578; D. Tinkler 187-528; M. Martin 254-613; C. Martin 210; M. Keeler 192; E. Keeler 207; B. Madden 201; J. Gillons 241-588; B. Rentz 258-633; C. Pennington 207; G. Cooley 193; D. Service 194; J Bartimus 193; M. Lydy 191; J. Siska 184464. Majors Newton Vending 55-21; Hastings Bowl 41-35; Super Dicks 37-39; Richie's 3541; Crowfoot Gardens 3145; Mulberry Four 2947. High Games & Series - R. Aspinall 197; K. Phenix 206-585; N. Aspinall Jr. 204; D. Aspinall 180; A. Taylor 235-605; J. Bar­ timus 223-565; S. Peabody 203-603; J. Bar­ num 200; C. Curtis 268-673; M. Curtis 225-585; D. Edwards 246-555; K. Hammondtree 199; H. Pennington 237-641 Sunday Night Mixed Three Froggers 51; Troublemakers 47; Red Dog 46; Friends 453; Thunder Alley 44; Pinheads 43; 4 Horsemen 42.5; Sunday Snoozers 41; Lacey Birds 39; Happy Hook­ ers 36: All 4 Fun 35. Women's High Games & Series - D. Snyder 194-576; K. Becker 211-538; J. Buckner 190-515; V. McLeod 169455; L. Rentz 138404; D. Gray 212; M. Snyder 200; L. Falconer 191: M. Sintoson 172; S. Cross 164; C. Barnum 162; L. McClelland 161; L. Bose 151. Men's High Games & Series - M. Eaton 214-594; E. Behmdt 212-588; M. Cross 188-560; C. Shook 190-536; G. Sny­ der 182-535; R. Boze 166459; J. Smith 207; CW Simpson 184; B. Cantrell 181; S. Wilkins 151; M. Rabley 142. Tuesday THoc Cook Jackson 42.5-25.5; Kenny Lee Builders 42.5-25.5; Trouble 40-28; Need Help 39-29; CBBC 38.5-293; Shirley s Chuckwagon 35-33; Hastings Bowl 29-39; 3 Fates 26-42; Seebers Auto Body 25-43; 3 Blind Mice 22.5-45.5. High Gaines & Series - M. Sears 153; V. Green 171; D. James 157; N. Hook 173; S. Reid 172; K. Stenburg 166; D. Dutcher 173; G. Kienutske 151; W. Main 178; C. Thayer 172; T. Redman 198-501; M. Slater 155; D. Seeber 161; L. Trumble 188; D. Harding 152; B. Hayes 164; S. Snider 164; R. Miller 194-506; A. Kean 184-510; S. Vandenburg 179-531. Senior Citizens Weiland 49-31; Butterfingers 48-32; 4 B’s 46-34; 41 Senior 46-34; Friends 46-34; Russ’ Harem 46-34; Girrbach’s 45.5-34.5; Sun Risers 45-35; Jesick 44-36; Pin Pals 44-36; M-M’s 43-37; Woodmansee 42-38; Hall’s 39-41; Early Risers 38-42; King Pins 36.5-43.5; Kuempel 31.5-44.5; Schlachter’s 215-54.5. Women’s High Games - N. Bechtel 196; H. Service 185; E. Ulrich 178; S. Drake 175; D. Keller 165; E. Mesecar 162; R. Murphy 179; S. Pennington 167; G. Pot­ ter 179; S. Merrill 201; M. Barnes 187; E Dunham 162; Y. Cheesman 162; G. Scobey 159; J. Gasper 199; V. Brown 210; C. Bon­ nema 201: K. Colvin 175; G. Denny 157; M. Weiland 169; C. Stuart 178; A. Lethcoe 161; M. Matson 172. Women’s High Series - N. Bechtel 500; H. Service 477; E. Ulrich 485; S. Drake 467; R. Murphy 498; S. Pennington 457; S. Merrill 518; M. Barnes 512; E Dunham 461; J. Gasper 556; V. Brown 465; C. Bon­ nema 493; K. Colvin 157; M. Weiland 467; C. Stuart 475. Men’s High Gaines - D. Stuart 183; N. Thaler 182; R. Weiland 158; D. Edwards 202; B. Terry 179; D. Barnes 222; W. Brodock 164; R. Nash 166; B. Brandt 181; L. Brandl 221: D. Drake 180; W. Wood­ mansee 180; B. Akers 199; J. Beckwith 173; R. Bonnema 168; D. Han 201; D. Walker 211; D. Hall 159; K. Schantz 161; W. Birman 177. Men’s High Series - D. Stuart 499; N. Thaler 459; R. Weiland 457; D. Edwards 537; B. Terry 495; D. Barnes 543; W Brodock 466; B. Brandt 493; L. Brandt 564; D. Drake 481; W. Woodmansee 473; B. Akers 567; R. Bonnema 470; D. Han 502; D. Walker 538; W. Birman 464 Wednesday P.M. Seebers 55.5-24.5; Nashville 5 Plus 52­ 28; Hair Care 49-31; Eye & E N T 46-34; Mace Pharmacy 41-35; Railroad St. Mill 40-36: Girrbach’s 30.5-49.5. High Games & Series - J. Christopher 197-520; E. Ulrich 179-501; D. Bums 160. S. Pennington 220; J. Rice 188-513; D. Seeber 202-500; C. Bonnema 152; B. Nor­ ris 148; E. Mesccar 164; J. Kasinsky 156: E. Dunham 165: J. Doster 153: R. Murphy 166. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 40-28; Hecker Agency 38.5-29.5; Railroad Street Mill 323-355; Bennett Industries 32-36; Kent Oil & Propane 32-36; Carlton Center Bull­ dozing 29-39. High Games & Series - B. Maker 156­ 437; K. Kirchhoff 144-414; B. Wilson 162­ 435; D. Snyder 201-572; N. Goggins 183­ 430; S. Merrill 181-481; S. Drake 175-488: L. Dawe 186-457; J. Doster 159-430; K. Doster 133-329; N. Bechtel 158-429; B. Scobey 189-466: K. Fowler 182^94; L. El­ liston 220; D. Cocnen 140. Wednesday P.M. Seebers 58.5-253; Nashville 5 Plus 54­ 30; Hair Care 50-34; Eye E.N.T. 48-36; Mace’s 44-36; Railroad St. Mill 41-39; Girrbach’s 345-49.5. High Games & Series - D. Keller 145; N. Taylor 132; E. Dunham 202-496; J. Gardner 146; R. Murphy 166; T. Christo­ pher 178; S. Pennington 183-514; E. Ulrich 182; D. Bums 162; S. Merrill 171; S. Drake 161; L. Dawe 169; N. Bectel 163; L Ellis­ ton 217-617. J. Rice 188; M. Snow 152; G. Kienutske 177; N. Varney 166; D. Seeber 179; R. Kuempel 159; C. Falconer 150; K. Becker 187; B. Moore 150; B. Nam 156; B. Smith 157. Recreation 83 Kevin's Kronies & Freeport Elevator 9; Hastings Bowl 8; The Krunchers 6. High Gaines Sc Series - J. Miller 534; S. Anger 203-211-232-646; M. Martin 2185­ 204-607; K. Phenix 206-558; K. Wanland 539. YMCA Adult Coed Volleyball WinterLeague W/L Wolverines................................................12-0 Hastings Manufacturing........................... 8-4 Relativity.................................... 7-5 Pandl........................................................... 6-6 Flexfab__________ 4-8 No Name.............................................. —4-8 Cordray....... ........................ ............. —1-11 YMCA Adult Basketball Brown’s Custom Interiois won by forfeit over Viking; Nextel 61 vs. The Other Body Shop 73; Drill Team 30 vs. Michigan Cus­ tom Excavating 42; Richie’s Koffee Shop 53 vs. Flexfab 70; Generation Gap 65 vs. Hastings Mfg. 38: Blair Landscaping 64 vs. Hastings Family Dental 58; Varney Con­ struction 58 vs. 11th Frame Lounge 73. B League W/L Generation Gap........................................ .5-| Michigan Custom Excavating................ 5-1 Drill Team.................................................. 3.3 Flexfab ........................... 3.3 Hastings Mfg................... 1.5 Richie’s Koffee Shop........... .... ............... 1-5 YMCA Women’s Volleyball Winter League No games this week. LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Nolic* - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Brian D. Lycklama and Kendra J. Lycklama to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1990. and recorded on January 28. 1999. n Liber 1024352. Barry County Records. Michigan. and assigned by said mort­ gage to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, by an assignment dated December 29. 1998. and recorded on Jan. 28. 1999, in Liber 1024353. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY AND 38/100 DOL­ LARS ($88,440.38). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtN be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday. February 18. 2002. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months *rom the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 10. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HMta. Michigan 48334 (2/14) Op Bank MORTGAGE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery, an unmarried woman, to Aames Funding Corporation, a California corporation, mortgagee, dated December 24. 1998 and recorded January 4. 1999. by Instrument No. 1023100. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Citibank. N.A. as Trustee by assxjnment submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three and 9/100 Dollars ($102,943.09) including interest at the rate of 10% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml tn Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on February 21. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 44, Sunset Shore's No. 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ra a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 10. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citibank. N.A. as Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209 0927 (2/7) Dustin organ FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We arc currently looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor lo join our team. The incumbent is responsible for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance for multiple locations. Supervise* the duties of general maintenance personnel. Plans major repair and remodeling projects. Makes minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs. Negotiates service contracis and lease agreements. Maintains records on PC program. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street • Hastings. Ml 49O58 EOE/M-F RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP A League W/L Varney Construction.................................5-1 Other Body Shop...................................... 5-1 11th Frame Lounge................................... 5-1 Blair Landscaping........... 4-2 Hastings Family Dental........................... 2-4 Brown’s Custom Interiors........................2-4 Viking. |.$ Nextel..... bagged this > 8-Point •i buck in A Barry Co. with his dad’s muzzleloader BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RE SIDE NTS AND PROPERTY OWNE RS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 20. 2002, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m., at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be BARRY COUNTY SILENT OBSERVER needs your assistance! 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS OFFERED! 0 considered include, in oner, me Tonowmg. 1. Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for Arttcte 22. Section 104-2200. Existing Non-conforming Lots and Uses. 2. Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that th* Zoning Ordinance is available and may be examined by th* gener­ al public at the Rutland Charter Township Hal, during regu­ lar business hours and that copies of th* Zoning Ordinance may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in th* proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either al or following the puMc hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public ihearing to individuals with dis­ abilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number listed betow. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part in the discussion onthe above proposed amendments. ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND. CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Now 0pen for Lunches r at 11:00 x Every Day Specials Thursday * 14" Large Pizza with 1 item Additional ItemZpniy I 00 • 14” Large Pgpperoni Pizza Pick Up and Gf>.............................. [No preordermg necessary 4-7pm] S500 5 Tuesday and Wednesday Buy any 14” Large Pina and Get 2nd for HALF-PRICE! [Equal toppings or less required on 2nd pizza] $ 16” X-Large Pizza with 1 item.. .goo Additional items only ’ TyO 16" X-Large Pepperoni Pizza Pick Up and Go ..... .................. (No pre-ordering necessary • 4-7pm] . '’S"' Friday, Saturday and Sunday Buy aritf 16" X-Large Pizza and Get 2nd for HALF-PRICE! [EquAI toppings or less required on 2nd pizza) 945-3418 • 829 W. Michigan • Hastings WE DELIVER! OPEN TO SERVE YOU! Sunday thru Thunday 4pm to 12am • Friday aid Saturday 4pm to 2am hr �P»oe 14 - The Hatting, Banner - Thunday. January 24. 2002 || AZ.MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia A. Kearney and Richard Kearney, husband and wife, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, mortgagee, dated June 19. 2000 and recorded June 27.2000 in Document No. 1046029. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nrne and 88/100 Dollars ($136,169.88) including interest at the rate of 11.775% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ver ue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. M! in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 31. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35. Willson's Ptat of Turner Lake, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 19. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the safe in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 27. 2001 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Amenquest Mortgage Company. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Mt 48063 (248) 457-100C (1/24) FORECLOSURE NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Jet! A. Slunick and Vickie M. Stonck aka Vicki M. SlunKk husband and wife to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage, dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in instrument number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee tor toe DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass • Through Certificates. Series 2000-7 by an assignment dated December 19. 2001. and recorded on January 4. 2002 in instrument num­ ber 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Eighty Five Cents ($59,13445) including interest at 10.000% per annum Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml on February 28. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the City of Ptosnwea. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: The land in the Township of OrangewBe. Barry County. Michigan, described The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. al in Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall ba 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 7. 2002 Michael M Grand. Attorney 31731 NORTHWESTERN HWY.. #280w FARMINGTON HILLS. Ml 48334 (248)851-4411 (2/14) NOTICE OF PUBLICATION “Attention Beverly Bryant. You are being sued to pay damages for personal injuries by Brad E. Misner, by his Next Friend. Patricia Misner. You must file your answer or take other action permit­ ted by law at the 5th Judicial Circuit Court in Hast­ ings. Michigan. 220 West State Street on or be­ fore March 1. 2002. If you fail to do so. a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the re­ lief demanded m the Complaint." (2-7) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSKIP BO*RD JANUARY 9. 2002 All Board Members present and 20 guests Approved agenda, minutes of preview meet­ ing and treasurer 's report Approved motion to notify 911 to tone out County Road Commission for downed trtes. Payment of vouchers approved Juno Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor <1/84) Mortgage Sale. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by E. STEVEN SMITH and LINDA N SMITH, husuid and wife, of 57921 Usbome Road, Freeport. Ml 49325. Michigan. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC. DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 2nd of April, 1997. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April. 1997 in Uber 690, Page 260. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 31. 1997, Senes 1997-B on the 15to day of May. 1998 and recorded in Instrument No. 1022313. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four & 37/100 ($51,684.37). and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of February. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to toe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan (that being toe butting vtosre the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, which interest thereon at 11.2500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: AH that certain piece of parcel of land situated to the Township of Cartton. County ol Barry and State of Mtohigan. and described as foltows, to wit: Commencing at the NE comer of the East 50 acres of South 1/2 NE 1/4 oi Section 16. Town 4 North, Range 8 West and further described as Metes and Bounds Property. During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing toe 30 days immediately following toe sate. Dated: 1/24/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (2/21) (248)269-8684 MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow AWED MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP. Caledonia, Ml An Equal Opportunity Lender Phone 616-877-4235/Fax 616-877-0476/e-mai’ nlbnl@voyager.net CITY OF HASTINGS SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting January 8, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. All Board members present; Deputy Niewenhuis. County Comm Neil. Librarian Schondelmayer. 3 guests. Approved minutes; received reports from Treasurer. Comm. Neil. Deputy. Librarian. Clerk, and Supervisor. Waived 1% penalty on taxes paid on Feb. 14 to Marcfi 1 Motion to comply with GAS8 34. Adopted Capitol Outlay policy Motion to terminate UncqjnLife Pension Plan on March 29. 2002. Approved depositories for township funds. Appointed James Goutooze and Bauckham. Sparks township attorneys. Appointed Walker. Fluke, and Sheldon town­ ship auditors. Amended budget Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor <1/241 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CALHOUN NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Lydia Burchett Date of birth: February 6,1904. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Lydia Burchett. who bved at 9145 Bird Road. Dowfcng. Michigan died December 8. 2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent, trust and trustee wtil be torever barred unless presented to toe Trustee of toe Living Trust of Howard S. Burchett and Lydia C. Burchett within 4 months after toe date of publication of this notice. January 17,2002 Samuel D. Carpenter (P11642) 312 Rtth Third Bank Bldg Baffle Creek. Ml 49017 (616) 965-7000 Marguerite Suft, Trustee 293 Sunset Dr. Dowling. Ml 49050 (1-24) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL PX. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in toe conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man. of 13755 Burchett Road, Plainwell. Michigan 49080. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under toe laws of toe State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507, dated June 12. 2000. and recorded on June 21, 2000, in Instrument Number 104580H of toe Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National Banking Association, whose address is 770 Kenmoor, S.E., Suite 201. Grand Rapids 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16. 2000. and recorded on June 21. 2000, with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument Number 1045801, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Dollars and Five Cents ($24,390.05) and no suit or proceedings at law having been Instituted to recover toe said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 21. 2002 at 1:00 p.m., toe undersigned will sen at the East door of the Barry County Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder tor toe purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of that sale, including attorney's toes allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in toe Township ot PrairievBe, Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol­ tows: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North Eight Rods; thence East 20 Rods; thence South 8 Rods; thence West 20 Rods to the beginr. :g. Item #08-12-020017-40. which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. Pteinwefl. Michigan 49080 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wfto MCL 6003241 (a) in which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the dale of such sale. Dated: January 7. 2002 Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmore. S.E.. Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 Drafted by: Wiliam M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W., Ste. 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (2/7) By Elaine Gariock The Lake Odessa Dcpot/Museum will be open to visitors Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. All officers and directors are expected to be present to work on filing and sorting. The genealogy Fbrary also will be open, with a volunteer on hand to help any visitors with their research. Lakewood Christian School has a paper drive under way. They want the newspapers to be either tied in bundles or in paper bags. Please, no plastic bags. The drive began Friday. Jan. 18, and extends to Monday, Jan. 28. The trailer with steps is parked along the drive at the school on Velte Road. The Lake Odessa Community Library will be host for a mid-winter program Tues­ day. Jan. 29. with display of items used for infant care in years past. Michael Rohrbacher will be the speaker at the 1 p.m. program. Reservations are necessary. On the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 29, the Family Evening Storytime continues after its start Jan. IS. Ryan Werdon. a high school Mudent. will be the storyteller Jan. 29 with "Fractured Fairy Tales.” The fol­ lowing week Sarah Evans will be the story­ teller. The series continues through Feb. 19. The program begins at 6 p.m. and continues for 45 minutes. The library staff extended its hours start­ ing on Labor Day by adding an hour on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and an ear­ lier hour on Saturday. The 9 ajn. opening on Saturday had many takers, but there was very little participation in the extended evening hours. Since Jan. 1, me new hours include a 9 a.m. opening Tuesday through Saturday with closing at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 7 p.m. closing on Tuesday and Thursday. The library closes at noon Satur­ day. On Wednesday of last week, death came to Jerry Braendle of Carson City. He and his wife Lorena had purchased the Carson City Gazette from his parents, the late Fran and Carrie (Cutler) Braendle, who had owned the weekly paper since 1944. Jerry died at age 70 from cancer. His aunt in Lake Odessa was the late Marian Johnson, whose three Grant daughters graduated from Lake Odessa High School. His father was a cousin of teacher Dori* Whitney, who taught in Woodland for many years. He was survived by his second wife, Gloria (Matthews) Noll, his son Robert, this three daughters, Barbara Biederstadt of Turner, Mari Grace of Ithaca, and Karen of Texas. His mother. Carrie, survives, along with his brother David (Betty) Braendle of Bay City. The Braendle and Whitney families are na­ tive to Clarksville. The service was led by his pastor and his son-in-law, Jon Bieder­ stadt. Funeral mass was held Friday morning at St. Therese Parish in Lansing for William Secor, 75, who died on Jan. 13. His sur­ vivors include hL wife, Rita, to whom he had been married 52 years, sons Steven and Gary of Lake Odessa, Brian and William Jr. of Lansing, 11 grandchildren and a brother in Lakewood, Colo. Mr. Secor was retired from Lansing School District as an electri­ cal supervisor after 42 years of service. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion. M ARSP, and A ARP. He had been a Red Cross blood donor for many years. He was an avid MSU sports fan, youth basket­ ball and baseball coach. James Crosby, 35, of Saranac, who died in a car accident Jan. 17. was a grand­ nephew of Phylis Armstrong (Mrs. Ted) of South State Read. His grandfather was an older Cutler brother of Phylis. His services were on Tuesday in Grandville. The Sentinel has an announcement about the completion of basic training from Lack­ land AFB in Texas by three Ionia County young men. Shaun Simon graduated at Portland. Chad Shaw completed high school at Ionia. Corey Ferrill is a graduate of Lakewood. He is the son of Donna (Roush) Ferrill of Clarksville Road. Ionia Public Schools honored members of their board of education recently, since January is School Board Recognition Month. One of the incumbent members is Pam Carpenter, who has served seven years. She is wife of businessman Mark Carpenter of Jerry’s Tire, daughter of Rex and Eunice Goodemoot of Odessa Town­ PUBLIC HEARING WTuzt’s Corning to Town? The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on January 28. 2002. at 7:30 p.m. in the City HaJ Council Chambers, located at 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Heanng is to allow interested parties to comment on the CoDee Stamping Community Development Block Grand Infrastructure Project. The City of Hastings has prepared an application for $165,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $20,000 in local matching funds to be used to construct a road and cul-de-sac, and to install sewer and water improvements to aBow CoDee Stamping to buiid a 30.000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The Community Development Block Grant program requires that the applicant allow the public tc receive information and offer comments regarding the funding requested, num­ ber and types of jobs to be created as a result of the project, and community benefits derived from the CDBG program. A copy ot the CDBG application will be available for review on January 25. 2002. at Hastings City Hall. Wntten comments wtll be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes ol said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated Construction plans are currently underway for Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village in Hastings, (just off of East State Street). 77if planned project will be a multi-phase retirement community offering: p.bove. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616.945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1.800.649 3777 Everil G. Manahum City Cleric ; < NEWS A Leisure Living M»n»ged Comply - www.leiwre-living.com ship. She is a Lakewood graduate. The Car­ penters live on David Highway in the LeValley neighborhood. She is currently vice president of the board. Directors and officers of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Monday, Jan. 21. Two acts of the entertainment roster are already booked, for Depot Daj on the last Saturday of July. Some of the plans for the hollyhock sale are in place for May 11. There will be a new feature for the commu­ nity on that day. Reports are that the butter­ fly bushes, which were sold last year for the first time, grew well and had blossoms, even on such young shrubs On Saturday afternoon. Natalie Downing and Stephen Marschall were married at Central United Methodist Church. Chris­ tine Cunningham was organist and Christina Barcroft was flutist. Rev. Dr. Donald Ferris performed the ceremony. The Marschalls reside on MacArthur Street. There was no school on Monday in ob­ servance of Manin Luther King Day. Tak­ ing advantage of a free day from school. Dr. Don Ferris scheduled an overnight retreat with chaperones for youth and teenagers who plan to join Central UMC at a later date. This is part of their preparation for confirmation. Members of the OES assisted ladies of Central UMC in providing lunch for mem­ bers of the family of Rose Lane and for friends who attended her Friday forenoon service. Jack and Barb DeLaney left on the week­ end for Florida for a few weeks. Jack had seen his doctor at the U. of M. hospital ear­ lier in the week for his continuous foot problems caused by diabetes. Lakewood Community Council was scheduled to meet this morning at 9:30 am. for their first meeting since the big Decem­ ber project, which is the culmination of their year’s work. They have ongoing con­ cerns with the two community food pantries and monetary relief for anyone in Lakewood district who experiences a house fire causing loss of their home. Lakewood's basketball team had a most exciting game on Friday night when they won by 71-69 on the Okemos court, a first time ever event for the local team. This time the “farm boys" beat them in double overtime. Tuesday’s State Journal had a touching story about Scott Secor, who sank the winning basket at the end of a roller coaster day. In the morning he had been a pallbearer at the funeral of his grandfather, William Secor, who had been an avid sup­ porter of the Lakewood team, present at every game in which Scott played. Notice d Foreclosure gate TH» RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ■P0RMA T1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY, MORTGAGE SALE • Dstetat has been matte in toe concMons of a mortgage made by Timothy J. MBer end Unda MBer, hueband end trite (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999, and recorded on November 29, 1999 in Document #1038490, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to too Bank One. National Association, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999, which was recorded on August 9, 2000. in Document #1045361, Bony County Records, on which mortgage toere to claimed to bo duo at too date hereof toe sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 01/100 defter* ($83,942.01), inducing Interest at 12400% per annum. Under too power al sate contained in said mortgage and too statute in such case made and provided, notice to hereby given that said mort­ gage wM bo forectoood by a sale of too mort­ gaged premise*. or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse >n Hastings. Ml at 140 pm. on February 14,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Bony County. Mtohigan. and are described as: Commencing at too Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of toe Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West. Orengovtoo Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East 315 toot along too North 1/8 ine of said Section; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes West, 1219.8 toot along too center Ino of Undooy Road Right-d-Way tor too True Place of Beginning; thence South 22 degrees 45 minutes WssL 2184 foot along said oontertino; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 toot; thence South 77 degrees 17 minutes West 50 toot; thence North 67 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 toot to the point of intersection ot a tine herein under described aa Ino "A"; toence North 14 degrees 05 rrtinuteo 40 seconds East. 380 toot more of toes, along Uno ’A’ to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from toe Point of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; toenco Souto 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec­ onds East. 744 toot more or less, to too Place of Beginning. Uno *A" being described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of too Soutowset 1/4 ot too Northeast 1/4 o,* Section 9; and running toenco West 40 rods for the Place of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest comer al the Northwest 1/4 ot too Southeast 1/4 ot said Section 9 and for tho Ptaco of Ending. The redemption period shaft bo 12 month(8) from toe date ot such sale. Dated: January 3.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 Fite #200020136 Panthers (1/31) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 24. 2002 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Exchange Club’s Young Citizens of the Month announced Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for January from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Alex­ andria Neil. Kyle White. Scott Coleman. Cassie Huver. Brendan Lomas and Shelby Sleevi. Christopher Casel. shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Young Citizen of the Month tor January from Pleasantview Elementary School. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Ambrie Storey, Jessica Kaczmarc­ zyk and Allison Eaton, with teacher John Merritt. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Emily Ellwood and Megan DelCotto. shown with teacher Jane Mem.t. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for January are (from left) Cheisie Hughes and Taylor Hammond, shown here with teacher Don Schils. Jami Franson and Patrick Dreyer, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for January at St. Rose School, are shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Josh Bax and Danielle Hobbs, shown with counselor Cathy Longstreet. LIVE LOCAL MUSIC OUR Land plans outreach dinner OUR Land committee members are plan­ ning a meeting Tuesday, March 19, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Center, and township, city and planning and zoning officials are especially invited. Letters will be sent to each municipality and OUR Land members will attend meet­ ings throughout the county in February lo personally invite representatives to this din­ ner meeting and workshop. “If a supervisor can’t attend, we really hope he appoints a representative,” Don Drummond told the members of the OUR Land Committee at a Jan. 10 meeting. The more people who come, the better the com­ munication will be.” The workshop will include asking ques­ tions and setting land use priorities for Barry County. The workshop will include “hand held computers," which will allow participants to vote on the questions about land use. planning, zoning and other issues. Monica Rappaport said, “The immediate feedback and centering on the questions that really matter to people will give us a sense of where to go from here.” For more information, call the Barry Conservation District at 948-8056. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS andYbu’il Get Results FAST! Call 945-9554 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 1 By reason ol the default of Stacey R Gaskill, and Dawd R Gaskill the Borrowers on the Promissory Notes dated July 15. 1999. between Betty J. Speaks, the Lender, and the above refer­ enced Borrowers whereby said Promissory Notes are secured by a Real Estate Mortgage, dated July 15. 1999. between Stacey R. Gaskill, and David R Gaskill, the Mortgagors and Betty J. Sparks, the Mortgagee, with said mortgage recorded tn Barry County records, on uuly 23. 1999. Document No 1032921. the Lender'Mortgagee will foreclose on real property located tn Barry County described as follows: West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West Out of the Northwest Corner. Baltimore Township. Barry County. State of Michigan and commonly known as 2000 E. Dowling Road. Hastings. Michigan (70 acres, more or less). 2. By reason of default of the Borrowers, the amount due to Lender/Mortgagee on the afore­ mentioned Promissory Notes is $270.49333. 3 Deputy Sheriff of Barry County will hold a foreclosure sale of the above referenced real estate property at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on Thursday. February 7.2002. at 1.00 o’clock in the afternoon 4 The redemption period for this property is one (1) year from the date of toe sale. (1/31) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Gordon W. Bivens, a single man and Michelle L. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26.1999. and record­ ed on March 10. 1999 in Uber Document No. 1026343, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 27. 1999, in Uber Document No. 1028683. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 81/100 dollars ($103,039.81), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale ccnlained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 7. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. City of Hastings. State ol Michigan, is described as follows: THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOTS 22 AND 23 AND THE WEST 1 AND 1/3 RODS OF THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOT 21. IN THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. HAST­ INGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOT 22, OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 115 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTH 1 FOOT. THENCE EAST 27 FEET. THRFE INCHES. THENCE NORTH 1 FOOT, THENCE WEST 27 FEET. 3 INCHES. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO: SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT APPURTENT THERETO AND TO LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 5 ROOS. AND ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 2 RODS. SAID EASEMENT BEING FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AND GARAGE UPKEEP. REPAIR AND MAINTE­ NANCE AND BEING OVER PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 116 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEING. THENCE SOUTH 4 FEET.THENCE EAST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 4 FEET. THENCE WEST 30 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 246-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File *200130618 Mustangs-B (2/21) Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Chftord M. Morse and Brenda S Morse, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 22. 1993. and recorded on May 17. 1993 in Uber 572. on Page 06. Barry County Records, Mictugan. and was assigned by mesne assignments to Principal Residential Mortgage. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated October 2. 1998. which was recorded on November 16.1998. m document no 1020903 tn Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 46'100 dollars ($41,342 46). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Said mortgage modified by a loan modification record­ ed on March 20,2001 in document no. 1057000. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 7, 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 and the West 1/2 of Lot 4. Stock 2 ol James Dunning s replatted addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 5. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Wolves 246-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 File *200133283 Wolves (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Avery Jr., a/k/a William H. Avery and Terry L Avery, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18.2000, and recorded on January 25. 2000 in Document ■1040500, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as trustee. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on July 10, 2000. in Document ■ 1046513. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of FiHTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENT '-THREE AND 21 /W0 dollars ($53,523.21). indud ng Inter­ est at 12.125% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mad© and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on February 28.2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. Block 15. Daniel Strikers Addroon, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 montofs) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated. January 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130768 Panthers (2/14) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that • Site Plan Review wA be held on Thursday. January 31. 2002. commanewtg M 730octa* p .m.. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail. 2401 Heath Road. and the’ P&eixtI’nririors' Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that me .lama io be con­ THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Saturday Jan., 26'h, at 8 p.m. at the State Grounds Cafe —Live and Unplugged flasem?n/ Waii Repair by Wall Anchor Also Featuring: Caste Rogers and Elizabeth Smith Also see them at SKELLETONES in Grand Rapids February 17” at 8:30 p.m. Basetrer t Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass B.'oci; Windows 1 New Window Weds Raising Sunken Concrete Degrading More details at www.redcord.com 'o State Grounds CoffeeJdouse 108 E. State St. Hastings 616-948-7730 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC' An Independent Licensee of B-Dry Systems, inc B10 B'yant Si • Katamazoo. Mcrvgan 49001 • 3*5-2900 9 *.26 East DE Avenue • Richland Michigan 49083 • 629-5252 sidered indudo. m brief, the foktwmg 1 Site Plan Renew for Sa, A-Loi at Heath Rd A M-37 with consideration tor an exs onY drive onio HeMh Rd . , Z Such and further matters as may property come before me Planning Commission __ ___ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Sue Ptan »a~* able and may bo esamnod by the general pubbe at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. dunng regular business houis or may be examined at said public hearing. __ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice lo the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxriary aids or sarvees aI pubic hearing to individuals with draabMoa. ln<*'**—‘*' ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township CierK at the address or telephone number hsled below _____ Al interested persons are mvted to be present at theaforasartl posed amendments ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSWP 2441 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Mt 4*058 (81«) M4-21M �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday January 24. 2002 COURT NCWS: The July theft of a motorcycle from a Maple Grove Township residence has led to a 10 month concurrent jail term for a Kalamazoo man already serving 10 months in the Kalamazoo County Jail on an unre­ lated matter. Henry Bigelow. 30, pleaded no contest to one count of receiving and concealing stolen property worth between SI.000 and $20,000. Credit Union warns citizens to beware of telephone scam Cibzens arc being alerted to a suspected telephone fraud in which a person claims to work for a firm representing the Thornap­ ple Valley Community Credit Union while offering Visa cards for an up front process­ ing fee of $239. "We had a customer come into our Del­ ton office and report that she had received this call.” said Chief Executive Officer Bar­ ney Hutchins. “Wc do not telcmarket. Wc do not charge for our Visa cards.” The customer said a person who said his last name was Smith worked for a firm called U.S.C., which was marketing the Visa cards, said Hutchins. “The credit union doesn’t want its name thrown around by people wc don’t know," said Hutchins. “1 don’t want to see any of my members hurt.” The culprit “may or may not know” the woman who received th call is a member of the credit union, he said. Hutchins explained that some of the in­ formation about the credit union could have been obtained from Thornapple Valley's website. The woman, who did not fall prey to the apparent scam, has been defrauded in the past. “I’m very proud of her for becoming sus­ picious,” said Hutchins. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union has offices in Hastings and Delton and is comprised of 5,714 members. The Michigan State Police and the Michigan Attorney General's Office have been notified of the incident, Hutchins said. Man arrested for providing alcohol in teen fatal accident MIDDLEVILLE - A 44-year-old Mid­ dleville man has been charged with furnish­ ing the alcohol which led to the Sept. 7 traffic death of 18-year-old Sarah Wiese when her boyfriend, 19-year-old Nick Bont. drove with a blood alcohol content of .17 percent. Joseph Ira Brown was arraigned on the felony charge in Barry County District Court Tuesday when a $25,000 personal bond was set. Brown, who ts no relation to Wiese’s mother and step-father, Tim Brown and Su­ san Brown of Hastings, is scheduled for a Jan. 30 preliminary examination on the charge of furnishing alcohol to a minor causing death, a felony which carries a maximum possible penalty of 10 years in prison. Police were able to arrest Brown after they received information from a reader of the Hastings Banner, which had published a request from Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill for information on the person’s identity. Wiese was a passenger in Bont’s car which left Kiser Road and struck a tree at 3:50 a.m. Sept. 7 in Yankee Springs Town­ ship. Wiese was trapped in the car before being extricated by the Thornapple Town­ ship Emergency Services. She died later that morning on the operating table at Borgess Medical Center. Bont was sentenced Jan. 3 to serve three years in prison. Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! (iaragi Suh lu i i i alioa FREE GARAGE SALE FOR SALE YAMAHA 2001 signs with your ad that runs SXR-700. Studed w/cover, in any of our papers. Get 1100 miles, $5,800 obo. Call them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 945-5379 or 945-2531. N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At \ altonal \d> the front counter. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing Waith d mail. Easy! No experience WANTED: ROOMMATE needed. 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Contact: millstonewqtm.net or (616)468-6667___________ UNIVERSITY OF MICHI­ GAN Starter, pull over, win­ ter coat. Size small, very good condition, $50 firm. Cal) after 5pm (616)948-2081. “He's not the socio path that he ap­ pears," said Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill. He was given credit for 74 days served and was ordered to pay $500 court costs and $4,651 restitution. “I shoulda ran with my instincts before 1 ran off with the bike,” said Bigelow to the court. “This is your third criminal conviction as an adult which indicates to me you are able to control yourself,” said Judge James Fisher. In other court business Jan. 10: • Scott Farrah of Cloverdale was sen­ tenced to serve one year in jail with the last nine months suspended if he is successful on probation. Farrah pleaded guilty to do­ mestic violence which occurred Sept. 22 in Hope Township. One count of carjacking was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. He was also ordered to serve two years probation and to pay $1,000 court costs within 30 days. “Ms. (Carol) Dwyer has done an excel­ lent job of securing this agreement for a po­ tential life offense,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz, who noted that Farrah has 11 misdemeanors and one felony on his record. According to Dwyer, the offense resulted from a domestic situation in which both parties were involved in substance abuse including alcohol and cocaine. “A minor child went with them to a party where they both over indulged," Dwyer said. “In the past, the victim has been more often than not the physical aggressor." Dwyer said the altercation began when he began driving the family home from the party. “She kicks him and says she should be driving," said Dwyer. “They got carried away, she got the worst of it.” Judge James Fisher pointed out that the woman’s medical bills were paid by “all of us who pay taxes through Medicaid," he said. “I wonder if I should include that in the restitution amount." Fisher ordered that Farrah pay an amount of restitution to be de’ermined at a later date. “I’ve taken anger management classes,” said Farrah. “I love my children. I’m very sorry my three-year-old son was even there. 1 can’t take, back what I’ve done but I can make it better.” Fisher referred to Farrah’s prior,record­ ing involving assault-type offenses. ' “You are very deserving of a prison sen­ tence,” said Fisher. “My question is why you arc not going to prison today. I know you have a good side. If it were not for al­ cohol and drugs, you would not be in this position.” • Steven Bowerman pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report lo his probation agent in November and December. He could be sentenced to serve five years in prison and/or pay a $5,000 fine when he is sentenced May 16. Until then, Bowerman is free on $1,000 personal bond. • Kyle McCracken, 17, of Freeport, pleaded no contest to violating probation by violating the rules of the jail by smoking marijuana. His no contest plea was entered because he has criminal charges pending in Barry County District Court. He also pleaded no contest to violating state law by smoking marijuana. He could be sentenced to a maximum of five years in prison and/or pay a $5,000 fine. • Sara Weigand, 37, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to serve one year in jail with credit for 35 days served and to pay $1,121 in restitution on her conviction of receiving and concealing a stolen tractor. The tractor was taken from a home in Assyria Town­ ship last August. She is also to serve one year on proba­ tion and to serve her sentence concurrent with a sentence in Eaton County. The bal­ ance of her jail term is suspended upon suc­ cessful completion of probation. Driver misses children, strikes porch HASTINGS - An Illinois man who swerved to avoid a car which had pulled into his path, then swerved again to miss nearby school children instead struck the porch of a South Hanover Street home, ac­ cording to a press release by the Hastings City Police Department. Officers said David Q. Hamm. 47, was southbound on Hanover approaching Clin­ ton Street at 7:45 a.m. when a northbound vehicle was attempting to tum west onto Clinton. *As the car began to tum, (Hamm) had lo swerve to avoid impact and left the road­ way entering into the yard of a house at 902 South Hanover and made impact with stone steps of a front porch,” said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. A witness told police Hamm’s “maneu­ vering in all probability prevented injury to the driver of the other car and the kids in the area on their way to school," said Leedy. Hamm was not hurt and no citations were issued. POLICE BEAT: Barry County report ‘new evidence’ In trial ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Kalamazoo Realtor awaiting trial on charges that he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy at his Huzzy Lake summer home in Van Buren County last year may have his trial delayed while the court reviews a Barry County po­ lice report from 1992. The Van Buren prosecuting attorney has served the court with notice that he intends to present evidence to show James Berghorst planned the assault with “careful prepara­ tion,” and that the court documents refer to two separate police reports filed in 1992. In the Barry County Sheriffs Department report. Berghorst was accused of having inappropriate contact with and making inappropriate comments to four boys he was mentoring. The sheriffs office had recommended that the prosecutor charge Berghorst with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and four counts of fourth de­ gree criminal sexual conduct. Then assistant prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, now chief prosecutor, said he did not pursue the charges at that time because there was not enough evidence. “There was no physical evidence to back up anything,” said McNeil). “There was no criminal history at all. And, why they (the victims) waited 17 to 18 months after it was reported to show for a (police) interview raises questions of credibility.” The alleged Barry County incidents reportedly occurred at a Mullen Road camp­ ground while Berghorst was volunteering for a youth service. The second report was filed with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, which led to Berghorst pleading no contest to assault charges involving a 19-year-old male in­ tern from WMU. Defense attorney Randall Levine is asking the judge to block evidence of “prior bad acts” from being admitted in the case which is set for trial next month, according to re­ ports. State police capture nationwide fugitive MIDDLEVILLE - A convicted sex offender wanted by Oregon authorities for violat­ ing his parole by leaving the state Dec. 28 was arrested Tuesday at his son’s Middleville home by Trooper Bryan Fuller of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Roy Lee Tumbo, 53, had previously served a five-year prison sentence on a sexual assault conviction. “Wc received a tip which came through the Paw Paw Post (of the Michigan Slate Po­ lice) that he was at his son's house in Middleville,” said Sgt. Kym McNally. “He’d flown him back for Christmas. We were told he’d probably be there and he was.” Tumbo, who is originally from Barry County, is a registered sex offender in Oregon, said McNally. “He’s got a lengthy history of sexual offenses," said McNally. “It’s always good to get someone like that off the streets.” Tumbo is expected lo be extradited by Oregon authorities to face parole violation charges. Sex offenders held for falling to register BARRY, COUNTY - At least six people who failed to comply with the Michigan Sex Offender Reg stry have been arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Among thos'* arrested was Jeffrey Crawford, 20, of Lake Odessa, who allegedly failed to updan his address. He is also charged as a habitual offender and is scheduled for a pre-exam hearing Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. on the felony charges. He is free on 10 per­ cent of $1,000 bond. Also arrested, but not arraigned, was a 54-year-old Nashville man, a Nashville woman, a Lowell man and two others who have not been formally charged, said troop­ ers. Failing to change an address on a sex offender list is a felony offense and failure by sex offenders lo report quarterly to the Barry County Sheriffs Office to verify his or her current address is a misdemeanor offense. Former baby-sitter to face 2 charges MIDDLEVILLE - A baby-sitter who returned the home of her former employer last Oct. 29 to steal 32 personal checks, then took a minor with her to break into the home of another acquaintance Dec. 4 to steal Christmas gifts, jewelry and 35 checks was ar­ raigned in Barry County District Court Tuesday. Lisa Hnvinga, 32, of Middleville, admitted to police that she entered both homes and to forging nearly all of the stolen checks at stores around West Michigan. She was ar­ raigned on two counts of home invasion, each felonies that carry a maximum possible penalty of 20 years in prison. She is also charged with inducing a minor to commit a felony, larceny in a building and six counts of uttering and publishing. , Hovinga allegedly worked as a baby-sitter for the first victim until they had a “falling out” in September. According to police, Hovinga admitted to entering the woman’s un­ locked house and taking a book of checks, which she allegedly forged in Allegan, Kent and Barry counties. In December, she allegedly took a 15-year-old boy with her lo enter the second home, using a key. She told police that the boy went to the loft area of the home and threw the Christmas presents to her before entering the woman’s bedroom to steal her jewelry. Hovinga allegedly told police they opened the presents later that nighl at her home. Most of the jewelry has been recovered, police reported. Hovinga is free on $10,000 personal bond awaiting a Jan. 30 pre-exam heanng on the charges. Party store break-in latest In spree MIDDLEVILLE - An overnight break-in at Greg’s Gct-il-n-Go convenience store Tuesday is the second Barry County target and the sixth in a three-county area to occur since November, Barry County Sheriff s Det. Sgt. Jay Olejniczak said. “It was certainly similar lo the other incidents in Allegan and Kent counties, said Olejniczak. At least two subjects forced open a rear door to the Arlington Street store in Mid­ dleville sometime after closing and before opening, “some time between 11:30 p.m. and 5 or 5:30 a.m.” and stole an undetermined amount of cash, said Olejniczak. Surveillance cameras were working at the time of the break-in and investigators are currently “working” on that possible evidence, he said. “(For) Anybody who saw anything suspicious between those hours, we would be happy to take their call," Olejniczak said. Olejniczak is working with authorities in Kent and Allegan counties to solve the cases, which they believe involves a “gang." The first Barry County incident involved the Dec. 20 theft of two safes from inside the Gun Lake Amoco station. One safe belongs lo the gas station while the other be­ longs to the Gun Lake McDonald’s restaurant, also located inside the building. Police said it appears that someone broke into the building through a south service door. The perpetrators also took a VCR surveillance tape, deputies said. “This one is similar to that incident," Olejniczak said. “Nothing has been recovered from cither store yet.” Rewards are offered by Barry County Silent Observer for information leading to the arrest and conviction of certain criminals. A reward in this case, however, has not yet been determined. Tips can be called in to Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031 or the Barry County Sher­ iffs Office at 948-4805. �The Hastings Barner - Thursday. January 24. 2002 - Page 17 County rejects keyholing amentment, wants words deleted by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday unanimously rejected a proposed county zoning ordinance amend­ ment that would limit keyholtng on area lakes, rivers and streams because it wants the phrase "natural watercourse” deleted from the proposal. The term "natural watercourse” could be interpreted to mean a county drain, and that was never the intent of the amendment, County Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle told the County Board during the public comment portion of the meeting. Consequently, the amendment will go back to the County Planning and Zoning Commission, which will review the County Board's request as early as next month. Before the proposal came before the County Board, it was the subject of a public hearing and the County Planning and Zon­ ing commission recently voted 4-3 to rec­ ommend the amendment for adoption by the County Board. The purpose of the amendment is to pre­ serve the quality of county lakes and "the quality of recreational use of all waters within the county” from new development that could potentially add hundreds of users to a lake, river or stream. Keyholing occurs when a housing devel­ opment includes a piece of waterfront prop­ erty and all those owning homes in the de­ velopment arc given access to the water through a common parcel. "It’S my belief and my interpretation that a natural watercourse does not include a county drain, which is man made...and is PUNISH, continued from page 3 structor Jeff Simpson. Simpson has been with the district 29 years and has been driv­ er’s education instructor for 27 years. Schoessel said Simpson may continue as driver education teacher after he retires this coming June. Simpson coached football for 29 years, 20 at the varsity level, coached baseball for 20 years, and spent five years as varsity tennis coach. When he retires, according to a written tribute read aloud at the board meeting, he will “work toward his goal of seeing at least one major league baseball game in every major league stadium.” The school board Monday also approved the purchase of 300 sixth-grade language arts textbooks for $52.50 apiece. not natural,” County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus told the County Board. He pushed for the passage of the key­ holing amendment as it written, saying “we need this ordinance on the books. Wc are being impacted. Wc have developments coming into the county that will cause this kind of development." McManus has said that keyholing can overcrowd waterways, causing environ­ mental damage to lake ecosystems and wildlife, decreasing property values and in­ creasing the likelihood of boating accidents and other mishaps related to overcrowding. The existing ordinance is minimal, he told the board this week. “The Planning Commission and the pub­ lic has felt that this is an issue that needs to be addressed and has done so.” Discussion to put more teeth into the ordinance has been going on for about five years. County Board Vice Chairman Sandy James commented that she is “100 percent” behind passage of the keyholing amend­ ment once the words “natural water­ courses” arc removed from the document. “Personally, I support it as it applies lo lakes...,” County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic said. Under the proposed amendment, no wa­ terfront lot in any zoning district can be used as an access lot unless it is at least 100- by 100-fect for one beneficiary (im­ mediate members of one family). For each additional family, there must be an addi­ tional lot width of 100 feet. An access lot serving more than one ac­ cess lot beneficiary also has to have a buffer strip of 20 feet on each side of the access lot, parallel with the side lot line. A water frontage native vegetation pro­ tective strip,, not less than 15 feet wide, running the entire width of the water front lot line, parallel to the high water mark, with the exception of the dock and boat ac­ cess entrance, also needs to be in place, ac­ cording to the proposal. Each access lot can only have one park­ ing space and only one dock for each bene­ ficiary. The dock has to be located at least 30 feet away from the nearest property lines, the proposed amendment says. A provision in the amendment allows for the County Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion to grant a special use approval for a re­ quest for more beneficiaries than normally allowed on an access lot. A site plan review also must be conducted regarding that re­ quest before approval is considered. The plan review has to include the estimated number of motorized boats per household on the body of waler, the number of shore­ line buildings, number of public access lots, number of boats with motors greater than 25 horsepower, the lake use rate as de­ termined by two aerial flyovers, plant bio­ mass, shallowness rauo, usable lake area and other information. Under the special use permit possibili­ ties, the way the ordinance is written, “a development that causes keyholing and causes a lake to exceed capacity could be approved (by the Planning Commission) if conditions warranted development,” McManus noted. When Doyle spoke at the County Board meeting this week, he said he didn’t believe the ‘natural watercourses' portion of the document had been developed as thor­ oughly as the lake portion. The document docs not define natural watercourse, “which leaves us to include lake streams, swamp, county drains,” he said. “County drains are actually natural wa­ tercourses. By not defining it, it doesn't then limit the scope of the document to ei­ ther large streams or even impaired streams. It leaves the scope fully open to all watercourses. Every development that has back lots along the watercourse is going to have to be dealt with under this document,” Doyle said. References to natural watercourses in the document do not including a measuring technique to gauge a watercourse’s capac­ ity. he added. “...Without standards, I think it’s very difficult to be fair and to be con­ sistent in the applications of an ordinance like this. There could very likely be situa­ tions where properly owners in different positions along the stream are treated dif­ ferently. Very likely, as the Planning Com­ mission changes as the years go on, the views of the Planning Commission will be different so that the people who are being affected arc not treated fairly and consis­ tently,” Doyle said. “1 think the document also has some ap­ parent conflicts with the open space ordi­ nance. We’ve passed a couple of open space ordinance plats in the last six months. Essentially, some of them use the drain proleaion of natural watercourses," Doyle said. He suggested that the board go ahead and adopt the ordinance, and have the words natural watercourses' removed later. James wondered what assurance the County Board would have that the Planning Commission would review the wording. The County Board can’t direaly amend the ordinance, so it had to send it back to the Planning Commission. “Being too eager to put this on the books is what caused the problem we have to­ day.” MacKenzic said, saying th«* Planning casements as access down to the open space area. If you're going to impose this document on a plat like that, in a sense, you're almost going to have a gatekeeper because you’re saying certain people in that plat can't enter that open space area while others can,” he said. “Attempting to deal with natural water­ courses and the protection of our natural watercourses is more commonly donc...with a watershed proteaion ordi­ nance or a storm water ordinance." Doyle said, noting that Kent County is consider­ ing that option. Such ordinances address “the watercourses and the waters of the county as a problem from the standpoint of impairments caused by development, by run-off. by village storm water, by any means that tends to impair or degrade the water body. It addresses the real problems that affect the water body. In my opinion, that's a more logical way to approach the Commission didn't want to table it for a month when concerns about the wording were previously expressed. Because of the required public hearing process. 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Wenger was a 2001 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate and was studying landscape design in college, according to long time friend. Bret Wiersma. "We were pretty close,” said Wiersma. “He was a great, all-around guy. He was al­ ways nice and would help anybody out that needed help. He was always there for any­ body.” The son of Phillip Wenger, an employee of Thornapple Kellogg Schools, and Becky Wenger, who works in the Caledonia Pub­ lic Schools special education program, Travis Wenger was considered a “popular” young man who had a lot of friends. “After everybody found out, everybody went to his house and it was full,” said Wiersma, who was among the mourners at the Wengers’ Cherry Valley Road farm home. Wiersma was eating dinner at a restau­ rant in Hastings when he heard the emer­ gency call transmitted from the pager of a Freeport Fire Department volunteer, he said. “When I got home, 1 found out who it was so I went to the hospital,” said Wiersma, who ’has kndwn Wenger since elementary school. continued from page 5 As friends. Wiersma and Wenger had a standing, weekly appointment to meet at a Grand Rapids restaurant for the wings spe­ cial. “And, we’d go to his cabin on Harwood Lake and do whatever to have fun and pass the time.” said Wiersma. Wenger was active in 4-H. showing steers at the Barry County Fair and played football all four years of high school, be­ coming a starter his senior year. He also en­ joyed deer and rabbit hunting and target shooting with Wiersma in their free time. Wenger recently enjoyed a snowmobiling trip in northern Michigan. Wiersma said. 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Present use must be different than prior use to clearly identify liability. , Cleanup may be up to the standard for that planned end use. (Risk equals exposure ’ times toxicity.) A cap, or cover, such as soil or asphalt over a polluted area may be al­ lowed on such sites. There would be a deed restriction on the property, and filed in a known place in public records. Restrictions could be noted in a GIS system for the community. Monitoring is an important component. Partnerships need to be encouraged be­ tween federal, state and local governments. There are a lot of tools available, Szymecko said. A local Brownfield author­ ity is needed to take advantage of this. Tax credits to local businesses for investment in eligible properties are available. A four-bill package was made law in June 2000, including acts numbered 143, 144, 145 and 146, which helps communi­ ties deal with Brownfield issues. Addressing barriers include identifica­ tion of what was found in Phase 1, and Phase II sampling and analysis. If a pro­ posed user is not exposing a problem or contaminating the site further than was there before, extensive identification and cleanup may not be required. Lead, BTEX, PCB and heavy metals commonly arc found in an analysis. The end use of the property is determined. Then, one of three types of Baseline Envi­ ronmental Assessment (BEA) is estab­ lished. Sometimes no remediation will be re­ quired. depending on the end use. Reme­ diation determined by the MDEQ could in­ clude removal of hot spots, isolation or capping of the area, landscaping treatment, technological treatment, and/or institutional controls and deed restrictions. A monitor­ ing system is needed. Technical assistance is available at this stage. Understanding the process enables a community to use the resources and fund-, ing available. 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Revitalization loans recently have been cut back, but may become avail­ able again. • An overview of the Brownfield process was given for those officials likely to get involved in those details. There is a list of websites for those inter­ ested. For more information, contact Lisa Szymecko, Civil and Environmental Engi­ neering Dept. MSU Bl00 A Research Complex, East Lansing MI, 48824, at 1(800) 490-3890 or 1-517-432-2291, or szymecko@egr.msu.edu. High speed chase leads to 3 arrests MIDDLEVILLE - Three suspects in sev­ eral Grand Rapids purse snatching inci­ dents at the Cascade Meijer store were caught driving a stolen car on West State Road near Woodruff Road in Barry County after a high-speed chase through Mid­ dleville. Deputies said they were asked to help pursue the fleeing suspects by the Kent County Sheriffs Office Jan. 15 at about 10:45 p.m. The pursuit began in Kent County and entered Barry County at Whitneyville Road and 100th Street. The chase continued into Middleville at 10:49 p.m. as the suspects led officers eastbound on Main Street, then to Jackson and then State Road when Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies Chris Yonkers and Robert Fueri deployed a tire deflation device at State and Granger roads. The vehicle then slowed rapidly, said deputies, allowing the Kent County officeri to box in the suspect vehicle. “As it slowed, it steered into the driver’s side of the Kent County patrol unit, side swiped it, then veered left where it stopped in a ditch,” deputies said. Trooper Phil McNabnay apprehended one passenger while the other two were chased and captured by the Kent County deputies. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-01-31.pdf fd8e53cf6dc054f02c57bd949ed0a0c0 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml «0M- 1B93 County rejects ashville rezoning Sports may get a WttBO See Story on Page 3 See Stary on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsBanner Thursday, January 31, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 5 PRICE 50* Three deaths bring rival schools closer Chili, but no Winterfest The 13 chili cook-off teams started their stews at noon last Saturday at O'Neil's of Gun Lake They simmered all afternoon under the familiar blue-and-white striped canopy. This seventh annual cook-off continued even though the Gun Lake Winterfest was canceled. The $1,453.75 proceeds raised benefited Barry County Commission on Aging for Meals-on-Wheels. Pictured are the Buffalo Brothers team of Dick DeYoung (left) and his team mates Dan and Mike. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ,------------------ — Hastings mayor pro tem resigns by David T. Young Editor Hastings Miyor Pro Tcm Harold Hawk­ ins has resigned that position, but will re­ main as a City Council member, effective immediately. Councilman Robert May was named to succeed him in an 8-0 vote, with Council­ man Donald Spencer absent. Mayor Frank Campbell Monday night read Hawkins' letter of resignation and the council agreed to accept it. with regrets. Hawkins said in his letter, "Unfortunately, cunent health concerns prevent me from fully executing the duties of this office.” Hawkins about three years ago was diag­ nosed with leukemia and he underwent ex­ tensive chemotherapy. Doctors informed him Monday that he has suffered a reoccur­ rence and must begin treatments again im­ mediately. Elected to his third four-year term on the council last November, he had been re­ elected mayor pro tem for another year only two weeks ago at the council’s annual rcorganizational meeting. The mayor pro tem presides over council meetings in the mayor’s absence. Campbell, in an emotional gesture, gave up his scat temporarily to allow Hawkins to close the meeting. In other business, the council: • Learned from Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoesscl that the Op­ portunity Center located inside the indus­ trial incubator has been closed for the sec­ ond semester, which started earlier this month. The program is geared to troubled teens who wouldn’t be in school otherwise, to teach them how to be productive in a busi­ ness or industrial setting. The program be­ gan last fall with seven students. "The reasons for this decision arc that the enrollment in that program has declined and it is necessary for us to save as much money as possible this year in anticipation of potential difficulties with finances next year due to the state's economic situation.” • Approved an application for a commu- See COUNCIL, cont. page 2 by Shelly Suber Staff Writer As Thornapplc Kellogg School District friends and family of 2001graduate Travis Wenger tried to cope with their grief Satur­ day after his funeral, the neighboring Way­ land school district wLs thrust into the same pall when senior John Rough Jr., 18, was killed in a collision with a farm combine at about 5 p.m. Tragedy struck a third time within one week on Tuesday when a 15-year-old Way­ land boy. a sophomore who had painted a white cross in memory of Rough the night before, was found dead on a friend’s couch in a Yankee Springs Township home. Police arc not releasing the boy’s name, ending the results of an autopsy and toxi­ cology tests. "A friend of his told me this kid was c.ut . last (Monday) night." said Tr< opcr Dale Lyncma of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. “His friends dropped him off at the home of another friend around 10 or 10:30 p.m. and when the friends came over to visit at 9 a.m., he was unresponsive.” The friends attempted emergency life saving techniques to no avail because, “It was already too late," Lyncma said. Authorities arc investigating whether the cause of death was accidental, natural, in­ tentional or suicide. “We just don’t know.” said Lyncma, who indicated the victim had a pre-existing health condition. Mcanwile. a Wayland woman who was seriously injured in the Saturday crash which killed John Rough IV has been re­ leased from the hospital. Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police said Rough was trav­ eling west on Hayes Road near Second Street in Allegan County near the Barry County border when the car he was driving struck a farm combine tractor from behind and then struck the woman's oncoming van in the other lane. Rough, the grandson of former Yankee Springs Township Supervisor John Rough and Gun Lake area community activist Linda Rough, was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, Sherri Lee Miklusicak, 35, of Wayland, was taken to Spectrum Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids, where she was initially listed in fair condition with facial injuries. She was released Monday. The driver of the farm combine, Mark Allen Schafer. 42, of Hopkins, was treated at Spectrum Hospital and later released. After colliding with the van, Rough’s car finally came to rest on its topside. The combine was overturned and Schafer was ejected from the vehicle. “We’re still waiting for autopsy results to find out if any alcohol or drugs were in­ volved,” said Lt. Dale Peet, commander of the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice. “We’re still not sure if speed was a factor and there was also the fact that he was driving into the sun. So, we’re waiting to sec if anything affected his ability to op­ erate.” Wayland High School has offered extra counselors to students who need helping coping with Rough’s death which came four days after a Middleville teen was killed when his car struck a bridge abut­ ment on Stimpson Road and overturned into Duncan Creek where he remained for some time before his body was recovered by his father, Phillip Wenger, and Deputy Kevin Erb. Wenger, 19, was on the football team at Thornapplc Kellogg High School for four years, graduating in 2001. He was a student at Grand Rapids Com­ munity College, studying landscape design Both school districts not only activated their crisis response teams, but offered their own counselors to each other, said Thor­ napple Kellogg High School Principal El­ len Zack. “We’re neighboring districts and we try to help each other,” said Zack. “We each offered each other’s counseling staff. He (Wayland High School Principal Jack Deming) did it for me last week and we did it for him this week.” Her school also put aside their long­ standing athletic rivalries and sent flowers to Wayland High School from the Thomapplc Kellogg students and staff. “We know it’s a difficult time,” said Zack. “A lot of our students know their stu­ dents and theirs know ours, so we store in their grief.” All three incidents arc still under investi­ gation. — Editor David T. Young also contrib­ uted to this report. Casino issue may be a factor Birkholz-Geiger race under way by David T. Young Editor State Rep. Patty Birkholz Monday kicked off one of the most interesting Michigan Senate races in these parts in a long time by officially announcing her can­ didacy in three strategic places. Birkholz. a Republican, made her an­ nouncement in all three of the counties that make up the new 24th Senate District. Alle­ gan, Eaton and Barry. She appeared at the MainStrcct Savings Bank, citing her work in the Michigan House for the last six years on behalf of children and listing the three most important issues as the economy, land use and education. But she is perhaps best known in the western portion of Barry County as the leader of a successful effort thus far to block efforts to bring a gambling casino to Bradley. She led the critical 52-51 vote last fall against encouraging Gov. John Engler to negotiate an agreement with the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatomis to build such a facility near the Bradley exit at the U.S.- 131 expressway. A group backing the casino, the Friends of the Gun Lake Indians (FOGLI), last Fri­ day announced their campaign to defeat Birkholz’s bid for the senate seal, contend­ ing that she is beholden to Grand Rapids and Kent and Ottawa County area wealthy people who have interests in keeping a large revenue stream from coming to Gun Lake. Birkholz. when asked Monday about her opposition to the proposed Biadlcy casino, said “I’m opposed to any more expansion of casino gambling in Michigan. It’s not healthy for our communities and families." She said she believes most people in the 24th District agree with her and she main­ tained that gambling takes away more money from a community than it brings in. No one else yet has announced plans to seek the senate scat, but virtually all area political observers expect former State Rep. Terry Geiger of Woodland Township to run against her in the Aug. 6 Republican pri- Terry Geicjor Patty Birkholz See RACE, continued page 5 �Pago 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31. 2002 COUNCIL, cont. from page I nity development block grant for S165.(MX) to be used by CoDec Stamping to build a road, a cul de sac and secure sewer and wa­ ter services for its planned facility in the in­ dustrial park. If all goes well, the local in­ dustry. which employs seven people, will move out of the industrial incubator and add about 30 jobs. Bill Redman, treasurer of CoDee Stamp­ ing and father owner Rob Redman, told the council, "This is a large undertaking for us. especially with what's been happening in the last six to seven months (with the econ­ omy). Regardless, we plan to move ahead with the project. "We're very excited about this.” he added. “It’ll be a lot of Headaches and hard work, but it will happen. ’ Hastings Economic Development Direc­ tor L. Joseph Rahn said. "We don't expect to have a problem in getting grant ap­ proval.” The project also won the recommenda­ tion of the Local Development Finance Authority, as Chairman Herm Bottcher ap­ peared at the council meeting to outline the plans. If CoDee moves out of the Hastings In­ dustrial Incubator, it will mean there are two open slots in the usually full incubator (the other would be caused by closure of the Opportunity Center). But Rahn seemed undaunted by such prospects. “It gives us the opportunity to market for new tenants.” he said. • Adopted an ordinance to rezonc John News Briefs: Grief Recovery series to start Bxrry Community Hospice will of­ fer a five-week senes of “Grief Recov­ ery- programs starting Tueatlay, Feb. 12. The programs will be held every Tuesday evening from S to 630 pan. up to’ and including M»na^,12 at the Barry Community Hospice office at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grieving with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environment. There is no charge for the program. Anyone who wants Io register or re­ ceive more information should call the Community Hospice Bereavement De­ partment at 948-8452 or 1-800-254­ 5939. Methodist Church blood drive slated A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 pun. Friday. Feb. 8. at the Firrt United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St. in Hastings Red Cross officials say the recent spate of bad weather and the holiday season have combined to cause blood supplies to be low in this region. Par­ ticularly needed is Type O-negative. Anyone who is at least 17 yean old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dale of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, cntl the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross al 945-3122. Thornapple Wind Band concert set The Thornapplc Wind Band is pre­ paring for its next concert Sunday af­ ternoon, Feb. 10. The remaining two rehearsals arc scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Jan. 31) and Feb. 7 at the Hastings High School band room. The concert, which will include the Lakewood Choral So­ ciety. will be performed at 3 p.m, Feb. 10. A reception with the musicians in the band and the choral guests will fol­ low the concert. Membership in the 50-plus member band is open to any post-high school ege musician looking for a chance to play who can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. For more information about the band or to borrow an instrument if needed, call committee member Kim Domke at 945-9181 or Joe LaJoyc at 945-9766. Joe LaJoye and Harland Nye will be directors of the band for the concert. Proceeds from the concert will go toward helping construction of a new hastings Public Library. Bob May Slachtcr’s property at 815 E. State St. from D-2 Industrial to A-0 Apartments and Of­ fice. The move will make the existing resi­ dence a conforming use. • Received a letter from Barry County Administrator Michael Brown reporting that the old animal shelter on Apple Street is no longer being used to house any ani­ mals and soon the city and county will try to find the most cost effective way to have the building demolished. The old shelter has been replaced by a new facility at the end of Industrial Park Dri\e. • Heard annual reports from Rahn. Pro­ fessional Code Inspectors. Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Director of Public Serv­ ices Tim Girrbach. • Held a workshop on the 2002-03 fiscal year budget. Parent workshop series scheduled "Harmony at Home the Positive Discipline Way" parenting workshops will be offered on seven consecutive Mondays from Feb. 4 through March 18, at the Barry Intermediate School District, 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. The workshop is activity-based for children ages 4 to 12. Parents and family members will team to use kind but firm support to raise a child who is responsible, respectful and resource­ ful. The workshop is geared to parents of elementary and middle school age children. It offers practical solutions parenting challenges such as sibling ri­ valry. school troubles and.anger. • < Xbewencai is offered/#* of charge. Call 945-9545, extension 33, for more information or to register. Financial workshop series scheduled Robert Knapp, the Edward Jones in­ vestment representative in Hastings, will be host for a series of four •Hm»cial Workshops for Individual Inves­ tors" starting Tuesday evening, Feb. 3. The four-weck workshop series, which is scheduled each evening for 7 to 9 p.m. al Hastings High Schoo), will help people set financial and in­ vestment goals. The classes will pro­ vide an in-depth look at the many dif­ ferent types of investments available to and suitable for investors who arc working or retired. "Whether you are interested in maximizing your long-term invest­ ment returns, reducing your income taxes, or maximizing your investment income, you should plan to attend this informative class," said Knapp. The workshop will continue each Tuesday night through Feb. 25. The enrollment fee for the work­ shop is $24 per person, which includes all course materials. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 948-9780 or toll-free 1­ 877-948-9780. Harold Hawkins Commissioner hospitalized in Minnesota Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilk­ inson has been hospitalized for observation at N.W. Abbott Hospital in Minneapolis. Minn, after experiencing severe chest pain while vacationing. In his absence, he has asked county offi­ cials to notify alternates to attend various boards, commissions and committees he normally attends as a county representative. On the County Board, Wilkinson repre­ sents District 1, which is the city of Hast­ ings. Delton Duke, Dutchess Julia Dare (left) and Andra Liceaga were elected Duchess and Duke of the 2002 Winterfest at Delton Kellogg High School. The two were crowned at halftime of the varsity basketball game against Pennfield last Friday night Dare, an exchange stu­ dent from Sweden, is the daughter of Fariba and Ulf Dare; she stays locally with host parents Tony and Debbie Crosariol. Andra is the son of Carol and Alex Liceaga Alex was the original Winterfest Duke back in 1968 Former Freeport Village Pres. Charlie Blough dies at age 77 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Charles Hubert Blough, 77, died on Jan. 25 following a long illness, many of his friends remembered the quality of his character, his lov: of family and his pas­ sion for golf. . Blough was’retycfnbcrcd at his funeral service Tuesday, Jan. 29, by Pastor Brad Kalaijinen. who reported that he met him for the first time on cither Dec. 31, 1980, or Jan. 1. 1981. when Kalaijinen drove up in his Plymouth Duster and U-Haul, ready to serve as pastor of the Freeport United Methodist Church. “Charlie and his wife, Gwen, welcomed this new pastor and made us feel comfort­ able and wanted. It was clear Charlie loved this church and everyone who lived in Freeport,” Kalaijinen said. Blough was the co-owner of the Freeport Ace Hardware store for more than 40 years and even worked in the store following his retirement. He served as village president of Free­ port for 18 years and served on the Freeport Village Council as well. He was a fixture in the Freeport community. Lately he had been devoting most of his time to his wife, who is seriously ill. His appreciation of golf was well known. At his funeral it was noted that he would have loved to have played during the pleas­ ant weekend just past. Blough cared deeply for the individuals and organizations of the Freeport area. He was a member of the Freeport Business­ men’s Association and helped promote Homecoming Days. He enjoyed seeing the return of the community day with the Free­ port Fun Day the past two years. Memorial contributions can be sent in Blough’s name to the Freeport Historical Society, Post Office box 127. Freeport, 49325. Charles Blough LEGAL NOTICES OUR Land plans outreach dinner OUR Land committee members are planning a meeting Tuesday. March 19, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Center, and township, city and planning and zoning officials arc especially invited. Letters will be sent to each munici­ pality and OUR Land members will attend meetings throughout the county in February to personally invite repre­ sentatives to this dinner meeting and workshop. The workshop will include asking questions and setting land use priori­ ties for Barry County. The workshop will include “hand held computers.” which will allow participants to vote on the questions about land use, plan­ ning, zoning and other issues. Monica Rappaport said. “The im­ mediate feedback and centering on the questions that really matter to people will give us a sense of where to go from here.” For more information, call the Barry Conservation District at 948­ 8056. Super heroes to amuse dinner theater crowd One of the most loved aspects of the Middleville Village Players dinner theaterat the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville are the audience actor interactions This year the audience cast is filled with superheroes and a woman named Rubby (the first b is si­ lent.) Rubby is surrounded by (from left) Columbo. Lois Lane. Wonder Woman. Clark Kent and Maxwell Smart. Tickets to the dinner theater production of "The Marquis Ladies Society's First Attempt at Murder" are S22 50 each Tickets are still available for a special Valentine's presentation with flowers and candy for the audience on Feb 14 Some seats still remain for the Friday performances on February 15 and 22. Make reservations by calling the Middle Villa Inn at 795-3640 MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made ir the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Ave.y. an unmarried woman, to Aames Fundmg Corporation, a California corporation, mortgagee, dated December 24, 1998 and recorded January 4, 1999. by Instrument No. 1023100. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Citibank, N.A. as Trustee by assignment submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three and 9/100 Dollars (S102.943 09) including interest at the rate of 10% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice rs hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml tn Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on February 21. 20C2 The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 44. Sunset Shore's No 1. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: January 10. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citibank. N A as Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 0927 (2/7) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31, 2002 - Page 3 County denies Nashville rezoning request by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With a vote of 5-3. the Barry County Board of Commissioners denied a request to rezone 28 acres from agricultural, rural residential to a general commercial district on M-79. The property is less than one-fourth mile west of the villagcof Nashville. Property owner Scott Decker of Nash­ ville requested the rezoning because he wants to sell some of the land to an individ­ ual interested in developing a new business. The land, currently a hay field on the southside of the highway, is west of the for­ mer Sandyland Park, which has been va­ cant for many years. Commissioners who favored granting the request were County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic. Vice Chairwoman Sandy James and Ken Neil. When Commissioner Tom Wing, chair­ man of the County Development Commit­ tee, made the motion to deny rezoning, he said, “This was after a lot of discussion and not without some controversy." The issue was first aired before the County Planning Commission, which voted 6-1 to recommend that the County Board deny the rezoning request. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus told the County Board last week that the Commission denied the re­ zoning request because it did not conform with the goals of the county's current land use plan. A lack of utilities in the area was another concern, he said. When the Planning Commission makes a decision, it has to look at all the possible uses within that zoning district, McManus said. “Not what a specific use is...It really doesn't hinge on what the use is..." The individual who wants to purchase property in the area Decker wanted rczoned intends to apply for a special use permit if the county denied rezoning, McManus said. No one from the public spoke in opposi­ tion or in favor of the rezoning when the County Planning i dmmission held a Nov. 26 public hearing on the matter. Members Jams Kinney and Ron Gossman. however. said they thought changing the designation would be considered spot zoning without a good purpose. Surrounding properties are zoned agricultural, rural residential or resi­ dential. MacKenzic. who also serves on the Plan­ ning Commission, cast the only vote against denying the request al the Planning session because he doesn’t believe the commercial zoning would be offensive along a heavily traveled corridor like M-79. Jud Cooley, supervisor of Castleton Township, where the land in question is lo­ cated, said he wondered why the county or­ dinance is “so ambiguous,” treating Castle­ ton and Maple Grove Township differently. Maple Grove may have made specific requests when the land use plan was being developed, while some townships did not participate. McManus noted. MacKenzic read several letters the board received from Walter Ollson, Decker and Cooley in favor of the zoning change. “...The local people, to my knowledge, arc unanimously in favor of this...,” MacK­ enzic told his fellow commissioners. “What danger arc we running by doing a rezoning that people in the community arc in favor of?” “1 think the danger is that the Planning Commission made a recommendation to deny...If you negate what the (master) plan states, then you’re negating the plan and that can lead to very significant problems down the road, not necessarily in Castleton Township but in other areas...” “So the plan is iron clad...?” MacKenzic said. “I think the plan can be amended after a rezoning is considered...We’re in the proc­ ess of updating the plan.... McManus said. Cooley said he did not envision seeing the village of Nashville extending sewer lines to Castleton Township in the near fu­ ture. “What you’re doing is restricting the growth of Nashville,” he said of the rezon­ ing denial. McManus said the special use process looks at individual requests on a per use ba­ sis. “If you rezonc it. then anything would be automatically allowed to be considered by the Planning Commission.” he said. “...I think it’s a matter of law more than anything," Wing said. “1 just wonder if we’ve been this strict with other (requests)..." MacKenzic com­ mented. “We have so far,” McManus said, since 1997. Wilkinson said the county should not de­ viated from its master plan. If a master plan is wrong, “we need to change the master plan and proceed from there.’’ “All of us are in favor of the man having a commercial enterprise. We’re very curi­ ous why this area wasn’t zoned commercial in the beginning...,” Wilkinson said. “If we deny the rezoning, is he (the pro­ spective buyer) likely io gel a special use permit?” Commissioner Clare Tripp asked. “1 can’t guarantee (it)...I think it will be strongly considered." McManus said. A master plan isn’t an ordinance and should be changed if it is in the best interest of the community, said Commissioner Ken Neil. “Ultimately it’s the Planning Commis­ sion’s responsibility solely to make that de­ termination,” McManus said. Applying for a special use permit takes the same amount of time as a rezoning re­ quest, between six to eight months, McMa­ nus said. In other recent business, the County Board: • Voted to upgrade the Video Image Mug Shot System at the County Sheriffs De­ partment. Commissioners approved spend­ ing up to $12^58.50 from the Diverted Fel­ ons Fund for the improvement. The current system is not FBI compliant and also is costly in terms of paying overtime for its repair. “The old mug shot system had been here for approximately 10 years when our new booking software upgrade took place. Be­ cause (of the) age of the equipment and software, it would not work with the new upgrade. We have been suffering along with (the) mug shot program provided by the booking software vendor." according to information the County Board received from the Sheriff’s Department. • Approved up to $1,615 for an annual maintenance agreement for an archive sys­ tem backup for Live Scan Fingerprints. The cost will be taken out of the Diverted Fel­ ons Fund. • Met Laura Anderson, the new part-time family & consumer science, agent for the Barry branch of Michigan State University Cooperative Extension. Jan Hartough. ex­ tension director, introduced Anderson to the board and said she has been trying to get the position in place for two years to help with the growing family nutrition pro­ gram. Anderson helped start the local fam­ ily nutrition program about seven years ago. • Re-appointed the Rcmonumcntation Peer Group through Dec. 31. 2002. and ap­ proved the Rcmonumcntation contract with the county surveyor for this year. For a number of years, the County Rcmonumcntation Committee has been in­ volved in a joint venture agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Niional Geodetic Survey to estab­ lish new surveying benchmarks in the county. The work is provided at no cost to the county because funding is available through a state rcmonumcntation grant. Peer group members are County Sur­ veyor Brian Reynolds, County Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, Kenneth Brandt of Lacey, Robert Jonker of Byron Center, Robert Carr of Battle Creek, David Pea­ body of Plainwell, Steve Koerber of Way­ land. Ray Moored of Hastings and Michael Pratt of Battle Creek. • Agreed to spend up to $2,300 for public informational meetings conducted by the Farmland Preservation Committee. Dennis Pennington, Cooperative Extension agricul­ ture agent, said expenditures for the meet­ ings probably won’t exceed $1,800. Last year the County Board asked the Barry Community Land Partnership to re- "What you're doing is restricting the growth of Nashville." LORing uircciov search and prepare a draft proposal for a farmland preservation program so the county can be ready to take advantage of state matching funds. To date, the group has drafted a mission statement, selection criteria, easement restrictions, appraisal methods, operation guidelines and proce­ dures and installment purchases. Now, the group is ready to facilitate a “grass roots education and input/fecdback program to refine and streamline" the docu­ ments it has drafted. Pennington said in a memo to the County Development Com­ mittee. “Our intention is to hold a scries of meetings around the county and attend lo­ cal township meetings, planning and zon­ ing meetings, service clubs and other meet­ ings to share this information and get feed­ back. To do this, we need a small budget to help accomplish this goal." he said. The proposed budget includes $1,500 for handouts. $800 for postage. $300 for re­ freshments. $150 contingency and $50 for stationary. “Upon completion of the educational meetings, the feedback and input given to us will be used to synthesize a final draft" of the documents needed to finalize a farm­ land preservation program, Pennington said. The final drafts will be submitted to the County Board for review and subse­ quent action, he said. • Gave permission for the Community Development Block Grant administrator to spend up to $5,000 to alleviate emergency situations. • Approved spending $1,600 to purchase a Lennox furnace from Welton’s Heating & Cooling in Hastings. The purchase will re­ place a furnace in a rental home the county owns at 336 W. State St. in Hastings. • Purchased office furniture for the county clerk’s office. The $572.44 expense wilt be paid from the contingency fund. DK Middle School students rewarded with yummy treat Ooooh — yummy ice cream. It’s tasty, it melts in your mouth, and it’s probably worth being good even when you feel like being bad. At least that’s what some of the students at DeLon Kellogg Middle School may have been thinking last Friday when they were treated to ice cream sundaes with lots of scrumptious stuff on top. Traditionally at the end of each semester an ice cream social is held for all those who’ve been students of the month, accord­ ing to middle school Assistant Principal Mary Buckhannon. Icc cream and toppings arc provided by the DKMS Parents In Edu­ cation group. Those earning Student of the Month have to fit a number of criteria; they must maintain a high standard of citizenship, be helpful to others, work well in class, dem­ onstrate a friendly attitude, show respect and caring for others, maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate responsibility. When a student is named Student of the Month, he or she receives a certificate, and also receives goodies such as sweet rolls and snack coupons. The program “rewards the kids who are doing the right things." Buckhannon said. She is in charge of the program, along with DKMS teacher Rhonda Sturgeon. The pro­ gram inspires students to work harder to achieve Student of the Month status and is also good for teachers. Buckhannon said. “It focuses our attention on the achievers. We have a lot of great kids." Those winning Student of the Month this past semester included: Fifth Grade: Charles Anderson. Ray­ mond Lindsey. Dalton Parmenter. Nick Mueller, Libby Warren, Lindsay Dyer, Jo- anna Hocberling, Sarah Holroyd, Mark Loveland, Becky Mikolajcyzk, Sarah Rob­ bins, Adrienne Schroeder, Mandy Dye, Janet Fasc, Alison Hawk. Tom Muma, Jer­ emy Rciglcr, Robby Wandell, Audrey Brown. Kathryn Goy, Adam Keys, Tyler Morgan and John Payne. Sixth grade: Cindy Eckhart, Emma Gar­ rison, Bailey Lester, Chris Link, David McNccs, Jill Newton, Mark Osborn, Joel Stevens, Rachel Beeler, Brian Diaz, Cody Dyer, Ryan Keeler, Chase Mills, Coty Seaver, Cory Spencer, Mike Broadhurst, Bailey Davis, Sarah McCord, Steven Ross. Shawn Schut, Jordan Smith, Rachel Wil­ liams, Jared Lindberg. Sara McDuff, Hope Phillips, Steve Scoby, Kelsic Smith, Justin VanderMecr, and Cody White. Seventh grade: Amber Andrews, Hannah Goy, Katcc Hogoboom, Amber Okcley, Tim Panos. Troy Quick. Chad Ramsey, Amanda Strick, Heather Whtuemore, Kel­ sey Chapple, Grady Cooke? R.C. Court, Colleen Dowd, Joanne Ehrhart, Amanda Flick, Adam Heffner, Samantha Madden, Jack Mueller, Jordan Haines, Kate Jacobs, Laura Knight. John Overbcek. Samantha Rhoda, Candace VanDyk, Kelsey Brownell. Kelsey Deibcrt, Jacob Hardy, Tim Kloth Ben Needham. Kristyn Norris, Tori Ritchie and Rylee Trantham. Eighth grade: Thomas Foran, Karianne Kozan. Claire Moore, Russell Beeler, Kel­ lie Bowers. Paul Diaz, Mykel Kruger, Anna Nielsen, Nick Archer, Laura DeSloover, Melissa Robbins, Paul Tripp, Rachel Al­ aniz, Keri Beertema, Kyle Ferris, Michael Guess and Melissa Liedekc. Fifth-graders named Student of the Month this past semester are pictured. Students dig into the sundae toppings. Sixth-graders named Student of the Month this past semester are pictured. What’s a sundae without M&Ms? Eighth-graders named Student of the Month this past semester are pictured. Seventh-graders named Student of the Month this past semester are pictured. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 31. 2002 Using church for COA is good plan Hear editor: I am a neighbor to the old church proper­ ty that the county wants to use for a new COA and Health Department. Since I’m a renter, some people say that my opinion doesn’t count, but they arc wrong. Renters pay their share of the owner's property taxes when they pay their monthly rent. There are lets of renters who live near this property and 1 haven’t heard anyone say they don’t think it's a good idea. From what I’ve read, it seems that com­ missioners Tom Wilkinson and Tom Wing have more of a gripe with putting the Health Department there than with fixing up the old church for the COA. It seems to me that they’re just using the COA as an excuse. What they really want is to have the new Health Department building built downtown on the block where City Hall used to sit. Someone told me that Commissioner Wilkinson lives right across the street from that block. Hmmm. Could there be a per­ sonal reason for him wanting the Health Department across the street from his house? Could it be because he is on the Board of Commissioners and could decide what it looks like and how it would look out his front window? Could it be that he knows the Health Department is basically open weekdays? Could it be that he doesn't want to look out his front window and sec Rite Aid or a car lot? Could it be because he doesn't want the traffic and lights from an all-night convenience store or gas station in his neighborhood? These are the questions I would like to sec answered. We need to look out for our older people. Since there are so many older people living in Hidden Valley, the condos, White Oaks and Thomas Apartments, I think this is a good plan. Linda J. Howard, Hastings We need insurance reform, badly To the editor: Our insurance premiums are going up $50 per policy at renewal and next time at the next renewal the same, unless our state Legislature passes real insurance reform. What^ wrong is we have unlimited med­ ical, and there must be some caps or we will continue to pay unrealistic prices. Pretty soon we all will be walking because we will not be able to afford insur­ ance. The legislature needs to quit passing the buck. Our state is being run by the insurance lobby. Also, the state legislature told the insur­ ance lobby to raise the cap from $250,000 to $300,000. which is unreasonable. There should be a cap on medical expenses, or will the last one in Michigan please turn out the lights, because business will be unable to compete and Michigan will be only the rich man's state. Elden Shcllenbarger, Hastings U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. UJS. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Talking won’t solve the problems To the editor: I am responding to a letter 1 read in the Jan. 10 edition of the Banner, from Justine McLean. I have a question about why this person thinks our president has to settle disputes between countries who have been fighting for so long that they won’t know any other way of life. It is not up to us to police the world. They have their own governments and military’s to take care of them. We did not ask for the terrorists to attack us like they did, but it happened. The U.S. has always welcomed other nationalities to our country, ihat’s how we were built. Some of them are just more unsavory than others. and would rather hurt our country because of the freedoms we enjoy. We should not have to knuckle under to some person who believes different than we do and allow them to run roughshod over us. My husband is a Vietnam vet and proud of it. I was also in the Army, and our son and daughter-in-law in the Marines. We are very proud of our military training and the way they are. Both of us come from a her­ itage of family members being in the mili­ tary. We are not going to solve the problems in the Middle East by just sitting around and talking to them. If you pay attention, you Healthy raises unhealthy for the people To the editor Elected officials get the big raise and the people of Michigan get the debt! Didn’t these people, our state legislators, know about the massive deficit Michigan would be facing when they allowed their pay increases to take effect? They should have. We, the people, did! Granted, no one could have foreseen the disaster of Sept. 11, but even before that there were serious cutbacks in workplaces. Now there arc many more coming every day. So where will the state’s withholding taxes from wages and the sales tax on pur­ chases come from? The general public cannot vote on the raise issue, and if they had been allowed to, I don’t believe they would have turned down a reasonable increase. But 39 per­ cent? How can the lawmakers justify that? Wil) they now impose a raise in taxes on the paychecks of those who still have jobs. That won’t wash, either. Budget cutbacks in many programs while they have such an increase for them­ selves is difficult to justify, at least for some of us. Some of our legislators told us, “I didn’t vote for it.” Others said they abstained. But both groups knew full well that taking no action was the same as approving the pay raise. So now how de we spend down the stale budget deficit wtfvc been told now exists? We have lessffidaey coming in than before, but the current crop of legislators seems to be saying, “Let the incoming assembly (for next year) figure that oul." A bank would not approve of such an expenditure as a huge pay raise. The law­ makers and Lansing should follow the old and wise advice of “don’t spend it if you don’t have it... don’t buy caviar on a hot dog income!" I appreciate the few who apparently de­ clined the raise. Eve Cox, Woodland Kids shouldn’t be snitches To the editor: Itt hard to imagine a more frightening nod to Nazi Germany than the proposal reported in the Jan. 24 Banner that Hastings public school students be punished for not informing on each other, conceivably for the most minor infractions. In this tempestuous time everyone, young and old alike, needs to be alert to a genuine threat and be prepared to act responsibly. For the school to promote development of a social conscience, however, is one thing; forcing kids to become snitches is quite another. Our school administrators need to get a grip. This goes miles too far. Dorothy Flint Hastings Write Us A letter... 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Their high and mighty who instigated all this recent mess is a real chicken heart. He seems to have gone into hiding instead of facing up to what he has done. Instead he is letting others take the fall for him. Our world will never be the same as it was since the terrorist attacks, but we can’t expect things to always stay on the same even keel because it will not happen. My husband and I are both originally from the Hastings area. Filly Wilkins, Oak Park. Minn. New library site must be opposed To the editor: Something is wrong here. The COA wants and needs a new build­ ing. and even had a location. Nope, can’t do it for reasons to numerous to mention in this space. The Hastings Public Library wants a dif­ ferent building and location, why I’m not sure yet. I still don’t see what’s wrong with the present library and location. But, appar­ ently 1 don’t use it much or even go by there. So the plan is to block Mil) Street off by the fire bams (good idea) close to the river. Don’t worry about the safety of children, another good idea. Also, now we are creat­ ing a traffic problem, or should I say a big­ ger traffic problem. Note Main Street and Broadway , Broadway and Apple. Broadway and State Road. Not to worry. I understand a traffic sur­ vey was done. Guess what? No problem. It must have been done at 3 in the morning. People are not against a new library per se. just not at that location. As of this date. 1.500 to 2.000 people have signed a petition to keep Mill Street open. Even people who donated money to the library don’t want it at that location. Can 1,500 to 2,000 people from all walks of life in Barry County and Hastings be wrong? I don’t think so. . There is a legal fund being taken re dona­ tion “Help Keep Mill Street Open’’ dropoff at Pet World on Mill Street or contact me. Bob Ward, and I’ll get it to the proper loca­ tion. Bob Ward. Hastings Let’s extend River Walk To the editor: I am retired and I like to walk at least six days a week for no less than 40 minutes. When the weather permits, I walk the new “River Walk" at Tydcn Park, I appreci­ ate the crews that did the work making the path and the bridge. They did a great job. I have but one complaint. The path on the north side of the river and over the bridge doesn't go far enough before it turns and comes back. I’m hoping that they are plan­ ning to extend it at a later date. Donald W. Van Zandt, Hastings SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 HASTINGS The U.S. is being criticized in the international community for its decision to treat Tali­ ban fighters held in Cuba as “vicious killers" rather than prisoners of war. What do you think? Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Hasting* Banner, Inc. Adrvaion of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President sfrieven uacoob Secrwtary/Treesurer • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (EMor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Man CoweH Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ken Simpson, Hastings: Matt Aldrich, Lake Odessa: Cindy Hard, Hastings: Steve Butts, Lake Odessa: NickTurnes, Middleville: Beth Baweja Hastings: “If they were involved in the fighting, the way they arc being treated is fair. Re­ member, ’all’s fair in war’." “We should not be inhu­ mane, but we should re­ member what they did to us on Sept. 11.” “Treat them as vicious killers. Do to them what they did to us. Exactly." “I think we are doing the right thing." “The rules of the Geneva Convention shouldn’t have been broken by having pic­ tures of the prisoners shown. I don’t really have an opin­ ion because it’s hard to keep up with it. I just try to keep an open mind about things.’’ “I’m sure the government is capable of treating the prisoners poorly. They’re probably torturing those men already for informa­ tion.” Classified ads accepted Mondey through Friday 8 am. io 5 30 p.m.. Saturdays 8:30 a.m. til Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31.2002 - Page 5 RACE, continued from page 1 mar)-. It would be a clash between two heavy hitters. Both have served the maxi­ mum of six years in the Michigan House, she in the 88th District for all of Allegan County and he in the 87th for all of Barry and half of Ionia County. Both have served in important positions, Birkholz as speaker pro tempore and Geiger as former chairman of the Appropriations Committee. However, at this point there appears to be very little difference between the two in political philosophy. They both are Pro­ Life, pro-gun, conservative, pro-family and solid backers of the GOP and Gov. John Engler. Geiger hasn’t yet publicly stated his opinion of the casino issue, which surfaced in Lansing after he left office. The reason the two are squaring off in 2002 is that redistricting last yea changed the boundaries for the old senate districts of William VanRegcnmorter of Ottawa County and Joanne Emmons, both of whom arc stepping aside because of term limits. Birkholz, a former speech pathology teacher in Saugatuck schools, got her start in the political arena in the 1980s as a parks and recreation commission member, a trus­ tee and 10-year treasurer of Saugatuck Township. She was appointed Allegan County treasurer in 1991 upon the death of Fred Edgerton and was elected to a fouryear term the following year. She was first elected to the Michigan House in 1996, succeeding former Speaker of the House Paul Hillegonds. In her announcement Monday in Hast­ ings, she focused mostly on the economy, education and families. “last year was a difficult one for Michi­ gan,” she said. “We’ve seen an economic downturn, and since the Sept. 11 attacks everything seems to have changed in our country. But our state and national leaders, like President Bush, Vice President (Dick) Cheney and our governor (Engler), has risen to a new level of leadership.” The legislation she said she is most proud of during her six-year tenure in the House has been included a $45 million 'TVe've seen an economic downtown, and since the Sept. 11 attacks everything seems to have changed in our country.” -Patty Birkholz package for early childhood education and a “child abandonment” law enabling par­ ents who can’t care for their children a safe place to leave their newborns with no ques­ tions asked. “It saved the lives of 12 babies in the first year,” she said. Birkholz also said she is proud of legis­ lation to allow for criminal background checks on employees at nursing centers. To help the economy, she has champi­ oned legislation for a small business to compact wood chips in a different way and to get mortgage help for middle and low in­ come people. She also has worked farm land preserva­ tion and preventing diversion of Great Lakes water. Birkholz last week was honored by the Michigan Townships Association as one of two selections as “2001 Legislators of the Year.” Geiger, though he has not officially an­ nounced his candidacy, already boasts a war chest of more than $200,000. while Murray Communications, which is han­ dling his anticipated campaign estimates Birkholz’s fund-raising to have totaled about $80,000. What happens when your 401(k) changes investment options? If you have a 401 (k) where you work, you get at least three key benefits: Your earnings gjxwr on * tax-deferred basis; your-contri­ butions are typically made with pretax dol­ lars; and you have several vehicles in which to invest. Tax deferral and pretax contribu­ tions may always be part of your plan, but your company could decide to change your investment options. When that happens, what should you do? To begin witn, it makes good business sense for your employer to evaluate its retirement plan from time to time. So, your company could alter its 401 (k) choices for a number of reasons. First off, a particular investment may be dropped if it turns in a poor performance over the course of sever­ al years. Although your company’s benefits managers should give an investment time to prove its worth, after a while it may simply be time to recognize that better opportuni­ ties lie elsewhere. Your company also may drop a 401 (k) investment if it seems too similar to other choices in your plan. Redundancy serves little value to 401 (k) investors, so, to diver­ sify your choices, your company may drop a vehicle in favor of one with different char­ acteristics. An option may get dropped because of its cost. Different investments carry different fees; your company may decide that a par­ ticular choice is no longer cost-effective. Whatever the reason for the change, the end result is the same: You no longer have the same 401 (k) choices you had before. So now it’s time to decide where to reinvest your 401 (k) dollars. In some cases, your company may pick up an investment alternative that is quite similar to the old one, so you may be just as satisfied putting your money into the new option. But if the replacement is not similar — or if there is no replacement — you’ll have to do a bit of homework to see what moves make sense for you. In fact, with these changes, it may be a good time to evaluate your entire retirement portfolio. Start by reviewing your 401 (k) holdings. Also, consider previous 401 (k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Are you properly diversified? If not, think about spreading your 401(k) money among a variety of investments. Try to weight your investment choices accord­ ing to your tolerance for risk. For example, if you are comfortable accepting a higher degree of investment risk in exchange for potentially higher returns, you may want to have a larger percentage of your 401(k) funds in growth-oriented investments. On the other hand, if you’re uneasy with the prospect of your 401 (k) fluctuating in value, you may want an asset mix that’s tilt­ ed more toward conservative vehicles. However, regardless of your investment personality, you need to be aware that a 401 (k) is a long-term vehicle designed to meet your income needs for retirement. Therefore, you wiil unquestionably require some growth elements in your plan. A shake-up in 401(k) options can seem LETTERS from our readers... Who’s to blame in Enron scandal? To the editor: The fall of Enron has brought out the wing of campaign finance reformers. John McCain and the Democrats telling us why we need to change the laws. I'm a bit confused. Yes, Enron did donate large sums of money to the Bush campaign, as well as Democrats and Republicans, but it didn’t seem to help them in the end, did it? If in fact the "system” is corrupt, would­ n’t Enron still be in business? These people love to blame the "system.” but it seems to me it’s the people in the system who choose to be corrupted that pose the problem? There are numerous laws on the books now. laws that were broken by the previous administration, and instead of holding the people who broke those laws accountable. Divorced dads deserve better To the editor: I am compelled to write this letter to the editor based on my observation of what has gone on in our family with regard to the court system. I am a relative of a father who has cer­ tainly been put through the “mill." Don’t get me wrong, I know he's not perfect, but who is? It would seem that he is entitled to sec his child, based on the fact that he has never abused that child in any way. Plus, he truly loves that child and if he ever gets the chance will be a very positive influence in this child’s life. As we see it, the problem the mother has with the father is that “he left her.” Why? Because she was a control freak, who ver­ bally and physically abused him and threat­ ened often that if he left, he would never see his child. He really cared for this woman and would have stayed if she could have controlled her anger. He stayed longer than most men would, based on her promises to not “do it again.” He had the misfortune of having a child with a woman who has and always will be a person who does not tell the truth. He is expected to pay his support (which he has no problem with), attend heanngs only to be put off by yet another hearing. She has often missed hearings or sent someone in her place. Yet he is expected to go through all the hoops. He has been subjected to psy­ chological reports that arc not totally accu­ rate and apparently is to accept gracefully what he is doled out. Moms or Dads who think they should be the all to the child are wrong. As children of divorce, we were entitled to see our father as often as we wanted, which sadly wasn’t very much. He missed out on a lot. A child should have the opportunity to have the love of both parents if they are good parents and should not be lied about to the child or anyone else. Our family loves this child and as far as I can sec, all the love a child can receive from all family members, on both sides, should only bene­ fit that child. So, lawyers and judges, don't forget it is not only moms or dads lives and the Childs life you are playing with, but also the party who truly wants to have a relationship with the child. D. Tysons Toledo, OH have as much Enron dirt on their shoes as anyone else. I think Mr. Hamp needs to explore both sides of this story. The fact is at least three of Clinton’s top administration official left office and got jobs at Enron as either lob­ byists or consultants. And Enron received a license to operate a power plant in India that just happened to coincide with a $100,000 donation to the D.N.C. (Democratic National Committee). Quid pro quo? Any chance the media will investigate Enron's ties to the previous administration? Don’t bet on it! Maureen Dudley. Dowling Defensive driving education needed To the editor: The letter Tammy Heath wrote to the Banner earlier this month about classes on the "Dangers of Driving" really hit the nail on the head. The driver education program is pushing these kids through driver’s training so that dangerous kids are out on the road. They’re killing these kids by not teaching them de­ fensive driving. Then again, there probably arc a lot of parents who cheat on the hours they report spending with their children driving the family car. Driver education also should teach young people about the dangers of “black ice," of the car edge out of the road and how to bring a car out of a skid or slide. These cars today, with rack and pinion steering and front wheel drive, handle so much differently. In a heartbeat, a vehicle can turn into a parts car being hauled to a salvage auction and leave death in its wake. So, parents and driver education have a dual responsibility — the safety and lives of young people. Jerry Raymond. Lake Odessa TK board starts search for new superintendent unsettling at first. But if you take the oppor­ tunity to strengthen your overall plan, the change can turn out for the best. — STOCKS — It’s time to The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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I guess it’s more a question of. dare I say it. the character of the people we choose to elect, the people they choose to surround themselves with, and then <he choices they make after they receive campaign dona­ tions? The laws are already there, it’s up to the politicians to follow them, enforce them, and hold every one to the same accountabil­ ity. Funny how the Democrats didn’t feel the need to hold their president to the same high standards they now demand of the Bush Administration. Their problem is they appreciate school board members January is “National School Board Recognition Month," and in Michigan’s 560 local districts and 57 intermediate school districts, more than. 4,200 elected school trustees arc being recognized for their pub­ lic service. This month offers each community in the state the opportunity to honor the dedicated men and women who are guiding the nation^ schools at the beginning of this new millennium. School board members serve the public interest in education, and carry out the truest form of representative government in the democracy. Ultimately, their decisions affect 1.7 million school-age children statewide and more than $12 billion in edu­ cational spending as they speak out for the best interests of all children. In the Hastings Area Schoo) District, school board members must develop poli­ cies and make decisions on complex educa­ tional and social issues which impact the entire community. They oversee an annual budget of $23,964,878, and are responsible for 3,356 students, 408 employees, seven buildings, and two rented facilities. The men and women serving the public schools in the Hastings area and their years of service are President Patricia Endsley (17 years). Vice President Michael Hubert (eight years). Secretary Donald Myers (seven years). Treasurer Eugene Haas (six years), and Trustees Kim Alderson (seven years), Scott Hodges (one year), and Terry McKinney (six years). As Benjamin Franklin once said. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." The Hastings Board members and their counterparts on school boards throughout the country continually oversee the nation’s investment in knowledge, always acting in the best interests of chil­ dren, so it certainly is appropriate to use the opportunity that this month provides to let school board members know how much they are appreciated. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The members of the Thornapplc Kellogg School Board accepted with regret and thanks for five years of service the resigna­ tion of superintendent Midge Pippcl. Then they got down to the hard work of finding a new superintendent for the 2800 student district. Following a presentation, the board de­ cided to undertake a national search with the assistance of the Michigan Association of School Board’s Superintendent Search division. The MASB’s Gene Young told the board that they would receive many fewer appli­ cations than eight years ago when they last undertook a national search. “There is a real shortage of applicants at the adminis­ trative level, even principal shortages.” Pippel was named interim superinten­ dent two years ago when Jay Cason re­ signed to take a position in Kentucky. She was named superintendent following a lo­ cal search. Young told the board that there should be high interest in the opening. He re­ viewed a time line which would have a new superintendent named before the end of the school year in June. The MASB will begin the search with an advertisement of the opening in Education News, create a brochure about the district to be sent to applicants, and help the board set the criteria for applicants. The MASB also will hold focus group meetings with staff, community and stu­ dents to find out the qualities of a superin­ tendent people would like to see.. The board can decide to read all the ap­ plications or have the MASB screen the ap­ plications until the top six to 10 can be con­ sidered by the board. MASB will check ref­ erences, assist the board with the entire search process and interviews. Board member Scott Kiel wanted to be sure that local applicants would be consid­ ered if they should apply for the position. “We don’t want people to think that only someone from outside could do a good job," he said. Nancy Goodin said, “We want to find the best candidate for the district." Kim Selleck said, “We may be looking for a unique individual and from any­ where.” Dan Parker, who participated in the search earlier years earlier, said, “Watch out for recycled superintendents. We want someone who wants to be here for the dis­ trict not on the way to another district." Michael Sepeshy told the board that the average length of a superintendent's career in an urban district is 28 months and in a rural or suburban district five to six years. The TK district is an attractive one be­ cause of the quality of the buildings, good MEAP results, positive location near rec­ reational and cultural attractions, and the quality of family life. Young encouraged the board to hold all the search meetings in public. “We have found that this is best," he said. “It serves the candidates and commu­ nity fairly." Parker told his colleagues on the board that the district was seeking someone who “expects nothing less than excellence in education.” 99 GMC 1500 4X4 SLT Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 EXTENDED CAB, Z-71, ONE OWNER. WESTERN PLOW PRICED TO MOVE! *20,995 SALES HOURS: Tue Thu & Fn untt 6 Sa'.u-aay until 3 "V/isi Erctams Ym Emcums B»Funr TuumH.' Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll fro# 1 -888-494-5539 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thurjday. January 31.2002 | ^^HdwMrt^inSyck!e’~ DOWLING ■ Mildred M. VanSyckle. age 76. of Dowling. Ml. passed way Saturday. Jan. 26. 2002 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. VanSyckle was burn on Aug. 30. 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Clarence and Emily (Jarman) Helmer. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1943 from Hastings High School. She was married to Ernest VanSyckle on June 5. 1944. She has lived in ths Dowling area since 1946. She was employed at the Michigan Bell Telephone Company and the Viking Corporation in Hastings for a time. She was a member of Country Chaptl United Methodist Church. Dowling, mem­ ber United Methodist Women, longtime 4­ H leader, taught swimming, treasurer of Boy Scout Troop #108. former director of the former Dow ling School, volunteered for senior meals at the church, member of the Dowling Birthday Club, enjoyed doing crafts, avid outdoors person enjoying numerous activities, especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren M's. VanSyckle is survived by her son. Richard (Betty) VanSyckle of Hastings; daughter. Sally (Barney) Hutchins of Hastings; five grandsons; four great grand children; brother, Leon Helmer of Zephyrhills. FL; nieces, nephews, host of friends. Preceding her in death were parents, hus­ band. Ernest on Dec. 16. 1983; and an infant brother. Services were held Monday. Jan. 28. 2002 at Country Chapel United Methodist Church. Dowling. Pastor Dianne DotenMonrison officiated. Burial was al Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Barry County. MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Country Chapel United Methodist Church. Dow ling or charily of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ObitLaities Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIKW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Loco Road. Dowling. Ml COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49050 Pa*lor. Sieve OlmuoKi (616) 758-3021 church phone Sundiv Service 9:30 a m.; Sun day School 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson. Father Al Ru**dl. Pasli* Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m; Sunday Mawcs 8:30 a m and 11:00 am; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 pin. anne Dotten Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9 45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12Saturday nights noon - Praise Services 7 30 p m For more infor­ mation call the church office THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeff Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948­ HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hawing*. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor Sunday School 9:30 a.m; 2549 Saturday services 6:00 pm Sunday Service Times are 8:30 a m.. 9:55 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. classes for all ages. Mommy Wor­ ship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 weekend services Tuesday Bible study and Prayer and Share at 10.00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group (6th thi u 12th grade) meets Wednesday p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Ki<K Club or Junior BiNc quiz (ages 8- I2f, Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Services. Sun­ day. 11:00 a.m . Sunday School. 10 a m far all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH ‘THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Cimunutivt Grace Brethren Chunhei. International Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pun. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the Wbrid- Wide Anglican Communion.- 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a. m. and 10 a.m Children’s Chapel and Sunday School al 10 am Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor Dav id Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.ra.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brcni Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at b. 00 pm.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. Nursery and Children's activities thru the 4th grade available for all 6:30 p m. also. Nursery and chil­ dren's activities thru the 5th grade are provided. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-fiDed church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun Praise A Worship 10:30 am.. 6.00 p m. Wed 6.30 p m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-11 Pastors Da- id anJ Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everynre is Someone Special" For information call I-6I6-73I-5I94 or I 517-852-1806 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from H00a.m.-I2:l5p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade* Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market) We look for­ ward to worshipping with you 4995 Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 pm Ybuth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12) Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m ) Wednes­ day. 7 pzn.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW ft MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer; 11 (X) a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6 00 p m For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T HuMwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9: 30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6.00 pzn.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Noth St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation Phone (616) 945­ 9414 Thursday. Jan 31 - 700 p.m. Crossways. Saturday. Feb. 2 - 9 (Mj a.m. Handbell Workshop; 8.00 p.m. Narcotic* Anonymous Sunday. Feb 3 - 8 00 & 10:45 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m Sunday School; 2:00-4.00 p.m. Roller Skating Monday. Feb.4 - 700 p m Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Feb 5 - 7 00 pm Oveieaters Anonymous. 7.00 p.m. Worship Committee. Wednesday. Feb 6 10 00 a.m. Wordwatcher*. 7:00 p.m. Worship. 700 p.m. Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church street* Church phone. (616) 945­ 9574. Bamcr free building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor Liu Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education Norm Bouma Music Director 8: 30 a m - LIVE* Under the Dome. 9:30 a m - Sunday School 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshment* 1100 a.m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hasting*. Michigan 49058 (616)945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Willard H 231 Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small S. Broadway. Curtis. Parish Associate Thurs­ day. Jan 31 - 8:30 a m Women's Bible Study Sunday. Feb. Tim Jones. Presbyter of ■ Adult classroom 3 - Welcomes Rev. Interim Executive the Presbytery of Choir. 9:00 a.m Traditional Wor­ ing ship Service; 9:20 am Children's Worship; lOWa m Coffee Hour. 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator Sunday .School 9 .30; 10: 30 am Church Service QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Church. Hastings Mas* Sunday at 9:30 am This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions'* - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan ating. Funeral information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Joel D. Brown___________ | DELTON - Joel D. Brown, age 65, of Delton passed away unexpectedly Jan. 25. 2002. Mr. Brown was bom on Sept. 17. 1936 in Kalamazoo, the son of Joel C. and Velma O. (Abbott) Brown. He was an employee of Micro Machine in Kalamazoo, and a former of Eaton Transmission. Joel was an avid gardener, enjoyed fish­ ing. hunting, and playing cribbage. He will be remembered for his constant smile and his love of his family. Mr. Brown was a Bom Again Christian. Members of his family include his wife. Eva (Hughes) whom he married on Oct. 21. 1961; daughters. Debra Lewis of Kalamazoo. Lisa (Michael) Squires of Battle Creek, and Dawn (Tom) Wilson of Delton; a sister. Jean (Edward) Sutton of Delton; brother and sister-in-law. Ernest and Marie Hughes of Delton; grandchil­ dren. Brian Lewis. Tommy Wilson; step grandchildren. Jamie and Aaron Squires; very special friends. Janice Kuilema. Dolen Cottingham. Chuck Lumbert. Jerry Robinson and Ott Trantham, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002. al Prairieville Bible Church. S. 43 Highway. Delton. Pastor Al Lint officiated. Interment Mt. Ever Rest Cemetery. Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions to the Constance Brow n Hearing and Speech Center will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Lake Michigan* 8 30 a m Chancel group ministry, leadership train­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH VERMONTVILLE - Leo Charles Farr, age 55. of Yfcrmontville. Michigan, died Saturday. Jan 26. 2002. al his residence. Mr. Farr was bom in Charlotte, the son of Leo Charles and Belly (Pruden) Farr. He worked at Indu-Comm Construction of Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife. Bonnie Farr; five daughters. Tracy Farr (James Simons) of Hastings. Tina (Larry) Dawe of Wyoming. MI. Bobbie Jo Welch of Hastings. Sgt. Charron Holcombe of Ft Drum. New York. Kathcryne Holcombe of Monroe. N.C.; four sons. Marty Farr of Georgia. Freeman Holcombe of Fountain Inn. S.C.. Leo Charles Farr III (Annette) of Monroe, N.C.. Shawn (Kris) Farr of Hastings; nine grandchildren; four brothers. Walter Farr of Vermontville, Charles Farr of Texas. Roger McCartney of Lansing. Rick McCartney of Charlotte. Funeral services will be held Thursday. Jan. 31. 2002 at 3 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Woodbury offici­ 11:20 a m Contemporary Worship Service. 11:40 a m. Children's Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 The II 20 Service ts broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services Children's Worship i* available dunng both Services Monday. Feb 4 - 8 30 a m Staff meets for prayer and planning Tuesday. Feb 5 - 6:15 a m Men'* Bible Study - Church Lounge. 4:00 p m Newsletter deadline Wednesday. Feb 6 - 9 30 a m ManhaMary Circle. 1.30 p m Cir­ cle *4 at Pearl Stutz's. 600 p m Church Night Supper - Dining Room. 6 45 p m Praise Team; 7:00 p m Chancel Chotr; 7 00 p m Spanish Class for elementary students with Karen VanDenBcrg Mae E. Vamos MIDDLEVILLE - Mae E. Vamos, age 83. formerly of Middleville passed away Sunday. Jan. 27. 2002. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Vincent; her daughter. Rebecca McPeet; and granddaughters. Kristine and Patricia Gercak. She is survived by her daughter and son­ in-law. Louise and Frank Gercak; grand­ children. Paul Vamos. Cynthia and Glenn Haney. Susan and Andrew Diengeleuski. Frank Gercak Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; her twin brother and sister-in-law. Luey and Laura Barringer; her sisters and brothers.n-law. Mabelle Baker. Viola and Ray Herroon; her sisters-in-law and brother-in­ law. Mary Bell. Jean Berringer. Raymond Jack Fountain; several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Bunal w as offered Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE with Rev. Fr. Michael Danner celebrant, interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery . The family suggests menxxial contribu­ tions to Thornapple Manor. Arrangements were made by MalthysseKuipcr-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia WAYLAND - John Rough VII. aged 18. of Wayland Township, went to be with his Lord, following accidimtal injuries. Saturday. January 26th. 2002. He is survived by his parents. John & Susie Rough VI; Catherine (Cathy) & Mark Jager, siblings, Brandon. Sam. Maggie. Brittany & William; grandparents. John & Linda Rough; Nancy & Roger Alvarez; Michael & Yvonne O.Brien; great-grandfa­ ther, John Rough; great-grandmother. Helen McClellan; several aunts, uncles and close friends. John loved football, tennis, track, fishing and hunting and driving around and listening to his stereo and visiting people. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday al the United Church of Wayland with Pastor Nancy Zerban officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made io the Wayland Athletic Booster Club. Arrangements by Archer. Hampel & Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. Francis H. Campbel' HASTINGS - Francis H. Campbell, age 80. of Hastings, died Sunday. Jan. 27. 2002 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids Mr. Campbell was bom Feb. 18. 1921 in Chickasha. OK, the son of Charles and Lora (Byram) Campbell. He was raised in Oklahoma and New Mexico and attended schools there, graduating in 1938 from Middleburg High School, near Blanchard. OK. He moved to Hastings in 1953 from Amber, OK. He was married to Beta L. Lindsey on Dec. 9, 1939 He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 30 years, retir­ ing in 1983. Mr. Campbell was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife. Beta; daughters, Joyce Walters of Hastings and Carol Towns of Waco. Texas; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchil­ dren. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister. Anita Campbell. Services were held Wednesday. Jan. 30. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. David Roper. Evangelist officiated. Interment was at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Edward L Reed FREEPORT - Edward L. Rred. age 72. of Freeport, passed away Wednesday after­ noon, Jan. 28, 2002. Ed was bom in Grand Rapids on Oct. 18. 1929 to Albert and Josephine (Dimond) Reed. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. He and his family lived in Woodland for 16 years and had lived in Freeport for the past 33 years. Ed had willingly served in the United States Air Force. For 43 years, prior to his retirement in 1991, Ed had worked as an equipment operator for the Birry County Road Commission. In his mind. Ed was one of the best grader operators in Barry County. He is survived by Phyllis, his loving wife of 52 years; his sons. Mark (Gayle) Reed of Lyons. Dale Reed of Charlotte, and David (Nancy) Reed of Middleville; eight grand children; five great grandchildren; his brother. John "Bill’’ (Vcnora) Reed of Ann Arbor; and many other loving relatives and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters. Doras and Donna Reed. The funeral service will be held at 11 a m. on Thursday. Jan. 31 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. FREEPORT - Charles H Blough, age 77. longtime mayor of Freeport. Ml. passed away Friday. Jan. 25. 2002 al Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Hr was born Feb. 20. 1924 in Hastings, the son of Jesse and Doris (Belson) Blough. He lived in Freeport fix over 60 years and graduated from Freeport High School. Charlie served proudly in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He married Gwendolyn R. Mishler June 30. 1946 and she survives. He was co-owner and operated the Freeport Supply Ace Hardware for more than 40 years. Charlie continued to work in retirement at the hardware until his recent illness. Charlie served as mayor of Freeport fix 18 years, and served as many years on the town council. He was a long time mem­ ber of the Freeport United Methodist Church. He was an officer and member of the Freeport Business Men’s Association throughout his business career. Charlie was a loving and giving hustMi)d father, grandfather and brother, always putting his family and community first. He was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his brother. Kenneth Blough and infant sister. Donna. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Gwendolyn Blough of Freeport; sons. David (Shield) Blough of Saline. Ml. Roger (Kris) Blough of Alto; beloved grand­ daughter. Michelle Blough of Freeport; and grandsons. Marcus (Julie) Blough of Ann Arbor. Bryan Blough of Ft. Wayne. IN. four step-grandchildren. Scott (Star) Heukels. Vanessa (Chris) Conklin. Julie Heukels and Becky Huekels; also several great grandchildren; brothers. Jack (Ethel) Blough of Cairo. GA. Richard (Mary Lou) Blough of Victoria. TX. Donald (Ardith) Blough of Wyoming. Hubert (Kathy) Blough of Freeport; sisters, Imogene (Tom) Owen of Freeport. Lorraine (Tom) McDonough of Alto. Joan (Ben) Christie of Freeport; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Jan. 29. 2(M)2 at the Freeport United Methodist Church. Rev. Brad Kalajainen officiated. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Freeport Historical Society. Arrangements w*re made by the Girrbach Funeral Hon.? in Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLiCATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 01-Ml-CH 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-1285 Plaintrff(s) Misty Rdge. LLC. 4518 Lexington Court Hudsonville. Ml 49*26 (616) 669-1662 John W Seif. Penny L Seif 2289-108th Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 Plaintiff's attorney John N Lewis (P38313) 928 Dodge. Greenville. Ml 48838 (616) 754-0428 v Defendant s) Enrique Quesada Rebecca Lee Quesada TO Ennque Quesada and Rebecca Lee □uesada IT IS ORDERED: 1 You are being sued by plaintiff m this court to vacate a portion of the plat of A.D. Badcock's Addition to the Village of Middleville because you have an interest in pre/erty within 300 feet of por­ tion to be vacated You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 2/15/02. H you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the rebel demanded in the complaint filed in this case 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Plaintiff shaH post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court. Date 1/KV02 James H Fisher. Judge (2/14) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31.2002 - Page 7 Hastings Middle School has announced its first and second place winners from this year’s spelling bee. First-place winners were eighth-grader Jessica Roper, seventh-grader Taylor Cas­ arez and sixth-grader Jacob Wescott. Plac­ ing second were eighth-grader Brittany Wescott, seventh-grader Brittany Hallifax and siixth-grader Levi Robbins. These stu­ dents earlier had won classroom spelling Bees to earn the right to compete against other winners from their grade level. The top spellers from each grade level com­ peted Wednesday. Jan. 16, at the middle school. These six students will go on to represent the middle school when they compete at the regional spelling bee at Hastings High School's Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. Taking first in the spelling bee earlier this month at Hastings Middle School were (back row, from left) Jessica Roper. Taylor Casarez and Jacob Wes­ cott, and runners-up Brittany Wescott, Brittany Hallifax and Levi Robbins. Brown-Acker plan to wed Sept. 14 Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hook of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Lane Floria and Mr. Bob Acker are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children. Mary Brown to Al Acker. Mary is a graduate of Maple Valley High Schoo! and is currently employed at Flex- fab in Hastings. Al is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is currently employed at L&S Service in Delton. A Sept. 14, 2002 wedding is being planned. ‘Area Obituaries ...continued | Mildred Mathews celebrates 92 years Mildred Mathews will celebrate her 92nd birthday on Jan. 29. She will celebrate the occasion with a family get together. GIRL, Mallory Josephine, bom Jan. 24, 2002 at 5 a.m. to Terrance P. and Deborah Anne Loftus cf Plainfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. She was wel­ comed home by a sister. Dornier and broth­ er. Banan. Her grandparents arc Patrick and Iris Loftus of Hastings and Mr. Joseph Petri and the late Josephine Petri of Baltimore. MD. GIRL, Brooke Elizabeth Schlick, bom Dec. 13, at 9:45 a.m. to Rob and Andrea Schick at Metropolitan Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. Wel­ comed home by big brother. Lane. Proud grandparents are Don and Ginny Speck of Nashville and Bob and Barb Schlick of Pompeii. BOY, Zachary Ryan Pugh, bom at Oak­ lawn Hospital, Marshall, Ml on Jan. 6, 2002 at 5:59 a.m. to Jeffrey and Jill Pugh of Marshall, Ml. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Norm and Jcanc Pugh of Hastings and Rob and Cyn­ thia Doty of Brooklyn, Ml. BOY, Tyler John Thomas Farmer, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22, 2002 at 1:22 a.m. to Chasity Wood and Tyler Farmer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Cheyenne Renae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8, 2002 at 8:55 a.m. to Lorena White and Robert Kellogg of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jalaney Elaine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8. 2002 at 4:29 p.m. to Corey and Tonya Bumford of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Claire Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. I), 2002 at 8:23 a.m. to Daniel and Michelle Phillips of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Brent Michael, bom at Pennock H*>spital on Jan. 10. 2002 at 6:48 p.m. to Michael and Heather Newsome of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Austin John, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 16. 2002 at 3:34 a.m. to Brandy Schafer and John Murray of Ionia. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 4 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jonavan Xavier, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 11, 2002 at 10:23 p.m. to Renee Bell of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs 3 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. Piersons celebrate 60th anniversary Glendon and Eileen Pierson were mar­ ried Jan. 10, 1942 by the Rev. Ira Cargo in the United Methodist Parsonage in Fowlerville, Mich. Glendon is the son of Alfred and Sara (Vogt) Pierson of Fowlerville. Eileen is the daughter of Lewis and Edna (Decker) Daniels of Woodland. The Piersons have six children. Marshall (Laura) Pierson. Marquita (Ron) Landon. Paul (Chris) Pierson, Steven Pierson and friend Catharine Wtswell, Fred (Teri) Pier­ son and Mike (Lois) Pierson. They have 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family gathered for fellowship and a nice buffet dinner. Also attending were Eileen’s brother Arnold (Beverly) Daniels and sister-in-law Wilma Daniels. Glendon and Eileen reside at 3152 Bar­ ber Rd.. Hastings. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Elkey, both unmarried persons (O'lgmal mortg?gors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000. and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No. 1041748. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 38/100 dollars ($86,910.38). including interest at 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE Or FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are □esenoeo as. Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning; thence East 528 feet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 528 feet; thence North 165 feet to point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200132906 (2/28) Mustangs-B | SHELBYVILLE - Mrs. Georgine P. Jakway, of Shelbyville, MI, passed away January 29, 2002, at her home in Gun Lake, with her family at her side. Mrs. Jakway was bom March 7, 1913 in Pittsford Township, Michigan, the daughter of Bert G. and Bertha M. (Weed) Scott. She was a former employee of Sealtest Ice Cream and the Market Basket in Kalamazoo. In 1973 she and her husband built their home on Gun Lake, having moved from Kalamazoo. Mrs. Jakway enjoyed playing solitaire, traveling, wintering in Venice Florida, and she loved the color purple. She and her husband were former members of the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club, the Kalamazoo and Hastings Moose MIDDLEVILLE Travis William Wenger, age 19, son of Phillip and Rebecca Wenger of Middleville, was bom on July 21, 1982 in Hastings. Michigan. He passed from the hands of family and friends and into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday after­ noon. Jan. 22, 2002. Through his current employment at Bushwacker Lawn and Garden in Middleville, Travis discovered a love for landscaping which led him to his studies at Grand Rapids Community College. He was looking forward to completing his degree in landscape and design at Michigan Stale University. Travis graduated from Thornapplc Kellogg High School in June 2001. Football played a major role throughout his high school career. During tne summer of 1999 he served as a student ambassador through the People to People program trav­ eling to England. Ireland, Scotland and Northern Wales. The Barry County 4-H program was also another important part in Travis’ life. He was an active member from 1991 through 2001. showing beef cattle and various non­ livestock projects. He was also involved in fundraising and various community service projects. He was a true outdoersman. He enjoyed hunting, riding snowmobiles and A.T.V.’s, helping on the family farm, and woodwork­ ing. He also treasured time spent with friends at Harwood Lake. He leaves to cherish his memory, his par­ ents. Phil and Becky Wenger; brother. Tyler, best friend and constant companion. Rascal Dog; maternal grandmother. Patricia Proctor; maternal grandfather, Richard Count; paternal grandparents. Bob and Helen Wenger, maternal great grand­ mother. Margaret Willson; several aunts and uncles. Deb (Bernard) Nagel of Caledonia; Christina (Ed) Gibson of London. England, Mary (Doug) Newman of Howard City. Dan (Anne) Wenger. Martin Wenger and Thad Wenger, all of Middleville. Cindy Fales of Alto; 17 cousins and a host of special friends. The celebration of Travis’s life was held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 at the First Baptist Church in Hastings, officiated by the Reverend Roger Timmerman and the Reverend Lee Zachman. A luncheon fol­ lowed at the Barry County Expo Center with a private committal at Coman Cemetery. Yankee Springs Township. Memoria’ contributions may be made on Travis’ behalf to the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation. P.O. Box 164. Middleville. MI 49333-0164. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 She is survived by her husband, Harold, whom she married on June 2, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan; a son and daughter-in­ law, Jack and Phyllis Jakway of Battle Creek; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Don Spencer of Cape Coral, Florida; grandchildren, Scott Spencer, Danny (Mary) Spencer, Chris (Cheri) Jakway and Kevin Jakway; great granchildren, Joshua and Cameron Spencer; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jakway was preceded in death by her twin brother, George; and a brother, Richard; and a sister, Doris Johnson. The family will receive visitors Friday, February 1, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. until time of memorial service at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 1, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, Rev. Robert E. Cosby, officiating. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice Services will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home.. Delton. Short Foreclosure Nodes - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by. Brian D. Lycklama and Kendra J. Lyckiama to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1996. and recorded on January 28. 1999. in Liber 1024352. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gage to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, by an assignment dated December 29. 1998. and recorded on Jan. 28. 1999, in Liber 1024353, Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortof the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY AND 38/100 DOL­ LARS ($88,440.38). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday. February 18. 2002. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 10. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern H.ghway, Suite 222 Farmingion Hitts. Michigan 46334 (2/14) The Gardner family Missionaries to visit here The Rev. Dean Gardner, recently approved Assemblies of God missionary to Germany, will be guest speaker al Hastings Assembly of God. 1674 W. Stale Road. Sunday. Feb. 3, at 10:45 a.m., according to Rev. Clayton Garrison, pastor. With more than 82 million citizens, Germany is Europe’s most populous nation. United Germany includes the former East and West Germanies is a centrally located region nearly the size of California. Germany is the individual hub of Europe and one of the world's leading economies But prosperity and international influ­ ence belie the great spiritual need among Germans. Though the nation was the home of the Reformation, today’s Germany is largely unevangelized. Many who claim affiliation with a church have never made a personal commitment to Christ. Dean and Robin Gardner have long antic­ ipated this opportunity to minister in Europe. “It has been over 20 years since God first spoke to my heart about missions ministry,” Dean says. “Robin has known and shared this burden from the day we were married. It has never diminished over the years, but has increased in intensity.” In preparation for that ministry, the Gardners attended the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Mo., where Dean earned a master's degree in missiology in 1987. Since 1987. they have been involved in pastoral ministry in Michigan, serving as youth, senior and associate pastors. “All of these experiences have con­ tributed to the outreach we plan to pursue in Germany,’’ Robin says. Thousands ot American military person­ nel are stationed in Germany, and the Gardners say they want to reach out to them with the Gospel. The Gardners, and their two children. Heather and Tiffany, will be starting a church for these servicemen and their fam­ ilies in the Wurtzburg, Germany, area “Military personnel are ripe for a spiritu­ al harvest.” Dean says. “They are in a new culture and are experiencing an unsettled time in their lives, especially after the events of Sept. 11. They need the peace and guidance that only Jesus Christ can offer.” The public is invited to attend the Gardners’ special missions presentation. _____ LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO RECRUIT A »CFO Notice - Pursuant to ■ 5 CFP part 950.104. the Local Federal Coordinating Committee tor the KenlCttawaBarry County Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) invites voluntary. Chantable Human Health and Welfare organizations or Federations to apply to act as the Principal Combined Fund Organization for the year 2002 CFC Campaign Deadline for the submission of a fully completed and documented application is 5 p.m. EDT. February 22. 2002. Send application to: Jamie Guinn LFCC Chair 50 College Avenue S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-4457 (1/31) �Pago 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31.2002 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLICATION "Attention Beverly Bryant You are being sued to pay damages lor personal injuries by Brad E. Misner by his Next Friend. Patncia M1Sncr You must file your answer or take other action permit­ ted by law at the 5th Judicial Circuit Court in Hast­ ings, Michigan. 220 W«t State Street on or be­ fore March 1, 2002. If you fart to do so. a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the re­ lief demanded in the Complaint" (2-7) Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board Meeting January 14, 2002 Call to order. 4 board members present. Eddy-Hough absent. Approved board meeting .minutes of 12/10/01 and list of Bills. Received correspondence. Treasurers and Committee Reports Agreed get­ ting contractor to check on Old Hall floor. Approved 2002 Road Projects, new plat map book. Walker & Fluke as auditors, reappointed ZBA & Planning Commission members. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (1/31) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L Lawrence a mamed man and Lynda J. Lawrence (original .mortgagors) Io The Mortgage House. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 30. 1998. and recorded on November 3. 1998 in Uber docu­ ment 41020271, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Towne Mortgage Company, as assignee by an assignment dated October 30. 1998, which was recorded on November 3.1998. in Liber doc­ ument #1020272, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN ANO 75/100 do«ars ($62,887.75). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 10 West described as follows: Beginning at A pomt on the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road Which lies due North 507.15 feet, thence North 88 degrees 10 minutes East 389.75 fec-t and North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 60.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 23 for a place of beginning, thence North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 70.00 feet, thence South 18 degrees 03 minutes East 75.15 feet, thence South 67 degrees 16 minutes West 70.00 feet thence North 18 degrees 03 min­ utes West 75.15 feet to the place of beginning. Provided that the land between the Shore Traverse and the North Shore of Wiley Lake is included in the above parcel. The redemption penod shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe 4200133162 VA Number: 628758 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 1. By reason of the default of Stacey R. Gaskill, and David R Gaskill, the Borrowers, on the Promissory Notes dated July 15. 1999. between Betty J. Speaks, the Lender, and the above refer­ enced Borrowers, whereby said Promissory Notes are secured by a Real Estate Mortgage dated July 15. 1999. between Stacey R. Gaskill, and David R. Gaskill, the Mortgagors and Betty J. Sparks, the Mortgagee, with said mortgage recorded in Barry County records, on July 23. 1999. Document No. 1032921, the Lender-Mortgagee will foreclose on real property located in Barry County described as follows: West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West. Except 10 Rods North and South by 24 Rods East and West Out of the Northwest Comer, Baltimore Township. Barry County, Stale of Michigan and commonly known as 2000 E. Dowling Road. Hastings. Michigan (70 acres, more or less). 2. By reason of default of the Borrowers, the amount due to Lender/Mortgagee cn the afore­ mentioned Promissory Notes is $270,493.53. 3 Deputy Sheriff of Barry County will hdd a foreclosure sale of the above referenced real estate property at the front door of the Barry County Courthouse located at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on Thursday. February 7.2002. at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon. 4. The redemption period for this property is one (1) year from the date of the sale. (1/31) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela M. Bnggs. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Cascade Financial. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 9. 2001. and recorded on January 11. 2001 Document No. 1053786. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Homeside Lending. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated January 9, 2001, which was recorded on April 12. 2001, Document No. 1058039, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 14/100 dollars ($90,482.14). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on M-rch 14, 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Stock 14 of Parrott s AddiLon to the Village of Woodland and the North 39 1/2 feet of the following description; Commencing at a point of 52 Rods East of the Southwest comer of Section 15. Town 4 North Range 7 West for a place of beginning: thence North 13 1/2 Rods; thence East 4 Rods, 9 feet, rune inches thence South 13 1/2 Rods, thence West 4 Rods. 9 feet. 9 inches Io the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200131017 Jaguars (2/28) (2/21) LATE START CLASSES There is still time to register! Credit counsel Dear Ann Landers: The holidays arc now over, and I’m sure many of your read­ ers purchased gifts by using their credit cards. They also put meals, concert tickets and other party items on their credit cards. These charges are now due, and many peo­ ple are struggling with their holiday bills. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling offers these debt-reduction tips for your readers. 1. Stop spending. Shelve your credit cards. You can’t reduce your debt if you arc constantly adding to it. 2. Total up the damage. Get a notebook and write down the names of your creditors, how much you owe each one and what they arc charging you in interest. 3. Evaluate your spending habits. Track your expenses for a month so you will have a good idea of your cash flow. This will let you know how much you can devote to debt reduction. 4 Develop a repayment plan. Decide how much you can pay off each month. Pay off rhe credit cards with the highest interest rates first, and always pay at least the mini­ mum to avoid late fees. Set a goal to pay off your holiday debt by a certain date, and stick to it. 5. Get extra money. You can do this by cutting expenses, increasing your income or doing both. Do your own yardwork, brown­ bag your lunches, cancel your cable TV or use a free Internet provider. Take a part­ timejob. Hold a garage sale. 6. Stay debt-free. Use your credit cards judiciously after they arc paid off. Try not to charge anything you cannot pay off within 90 days. 7. Get professional help. If you cannot make a dent in your post-holiday debt, con­ sider credit counseling. A counselor can as­ sess your financial situation and make rec­ ommendations. Call 1-800-388-2227 for a referral or visit www.nfcc.org. Thanks, Ann. - Bill Cullinan, Interim President and CEO, NFCC. Dear Bill Cullinan; Thank YOU for help­ ing my readers see how it is possible to work themselves out of a maze of debt. So many people need us kind of help you of­ fer and will appreciate your wise counsel. Those readers who see themselves in to­ day’s column, please call or e-mail the NFCC before iti too late. Budding affair? Dear Ann Landers: My husband, “Bill," is carrying on a questionable relationship with a young woman, and I’m not supposed to know about it. He sneaks around, having coffee or lunch with this woman (111 call her “June"), and lies to me about where he has been. Bill and I have been married for 26 years. He recently invited June out for dinner, which would be bad enough, but the truth is, he hasn't invited ME out for dinner since our last child was bom. That was 20 years ago. I know he is buying little gifts for June because I have seen small, prettily wrapped packages in his briefcase, but he doesn’t charge anything on his credit card so there is no evidence. I don’t think they are sleeping together, so I'm not sure I can call it an “affair." But 1 have snooped around and checked out his e-mails to her. He says things like, “I could never leave my wife,” and “Please accept the fact that wc can just be friends." What on earth is that supposed to mean? I cer­ tainly get the impression there’s more going on than lunch meetings and business din­ ners. Should I confront Bill and tell him what I know? I am so depressed and angry that I’m not sure what to do. Can you help me? - Anonymous in Los Angeles. Dear Anonymous in L.A.. If Bill is e­ mailing June messages saying he could never leave his wife for her, you don’t have to do much guessing to get the full picture. It is obvious that she has been pressuring your husband to get out of his marriage. She wants him for herself - and he is not exactly discouraging her interest. He obvi­ ously enjoys the attention. You say you are sure they are not sleeping together. That situation could change. Level with your husband about your insecu­ rity. He needs to move June out of his life. Let him know the preservation of his mar­ riage depends on it. If he is willing to go with you, marriage counseling might be helpful. Otherwise, go alone. Punish her Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married for three years. When­ ever we get into a fight, he becomes ex­ tremely punitive. Last week, we had a silly argument, and he cancelled my long-dis­ tance phone card. He said I can have it back when I apologize. Ann, we are in counseling, but wc doi:’t always apply what we've learned. Some­ times he is so mean to me that I feel hope­ less about our marriage. Then he will be so sweet and loving that it makes me cry with happiness. Whatt going on here? I feel like a puppet on a siring. Can you help me? Sad and Lonely in Savannah. Ga. Dear Savannah: Your husband has learned how to make you dance to his tune. You both need to stick with the counseling in order to put your relationship on an adult, mutually rewarding basis. I urge you to talk to your therapist about this. Keep in mind that therapy works only if you arc willing to do your part to make things better. If you are unwilling to “apply what you have learned,” nothing will change. Please listen to what I am telling you - the future of your marriage depends on it. Public speaker Dear Ann Landers: My parents are in their 60s and recently retired. They are greatly enamored of the latest gadgets and recently bought a speakerphone attach­ ment. Now, whenever I call them, I am au­ dible to whomever happens to be in the room. This doesn’t seem to bother them, but it annoys the daylights out of me. How can I politely tell my parents that this is rude and I am uncomfortable with it? 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Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-9500 www.kellogg.cc.mi.us Unbeatable Prices! once, and my father tends to dominate every conversation. I am often put in the awkward position of requesting a private conversation with my mother, which hurts Dad's feelings. In my opinion, speakerphones should be used only in the offi'*- and not in the home. Isn’t it tasteless to let the whole world listen to your private conversations? I would love it if you could come up with a tactful reso­ lution for me. - Up Against It in Pennsylva­ nia. Dear Up Against It Forget about “tact" when you arc dealing with a domineering person like your father He doesn't know what the won! means. After you have had a polite three-way conversation, it is perfectly OK to say, Dad, Mom and I want to have some girl talk. Take care of yourself, and know that I love you." End of problem. Gem of the Day (sent in by Elizabeth H. in Washington. D.C.): What's next? Over­ heard - a 7-ycar-old saying her nightly prayers: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us some e-mail." ••••• "A Collection of My Favorite Gems ofthe Day " is the perfect little giftfor that special someone who is impossible to buy for. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size enve­ lope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate wrb page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. LEGAL NOTICE I Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Avery Jr., a/k/a William H. Avery and Terry L. Avery, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18.2000, and recorded on January 25, 2000 in Document 41040500, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as trustee. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on July 10. 2000. in Document 41046513. Barry County Record;;, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 21/100 dollars ($59,52321). mdudmg inter­ est at 12.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on February 28. 2002. Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. Block 15. Daniel Strikers Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 17 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200130768 Panthers (2/14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE I mi Tirm is a oeot couector anempung io ooltect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for thia purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbum and Kim A. Rathbum. hus­ band and wffe to IndyMc Mortgage Holdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17. 2000, and recorded February 25. 2000 in Document No. 1041482. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage is now held by: Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A1 by assignment dated February 23, 2000 and recorded February 5. 2001 in Document No. 1054636. on which mortgage toere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand. Six Hundred Sixty Six and 37/100 Dollars ($167,666.37). including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby grven that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. February 7. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4. in center of road for place of beginning; thence West 10 Rods; therm South 16 Rods; thence East 10 Rods, thence North 16 Rods to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned r accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 20. 2001 Bank of New York, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-Al Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestrvo & Associates. PC. 36250 Dequmdre Rd. Ste 410 Sterling Heights. Mt 48310 (810) 795-4400 Ext 102 Our Fite No; 2400.5744 (1/31) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.January 31. 2002 - Page 9 Surplus food distribution changes noted for February ________________________________________________________________________________ From W to TIMC. by Joyce E Weinbrecht _________________ The life and times of the Willits Family (Part vi) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Helen Willits Kesler was a schoolteacher, first in the county, one room schools of Bar­ ry County and then in the Hastings Public School system. As she was doing her fami­ ly history, she put in many glimpses of the history of the times. She was a teacher to the very end. She continues to write: “Clara was very capable and found plen­ ty of work in the community. She lived with the family for whom she was working and was treated as a member of the family. The boys were getting older and Chester and Stanley wen: responsible, so Clara was not needed as much as she had been when the boys were young. She was very neat and she needed more than the salary of a preacher could provide. Thereafter she nev­ er lived at home except for short periods of time, as she might work for one family for several months. "It was during this time that she met George Day. He was a fine young man. His mother. Mrs. Mudge, was a member of the congregation and a good friend to our mother. "Her first husband. David Day. was ill with tuberculosis for a number of years before he died. She worked in the fields to put food on the table for their two daugh­ ters. Laura and Frances and the two boys. John and George. While they were still small. David died. Her sister-in-law. Rachel Day. was married to Lorenzo Mudge and she was also sick with tuberculosis. When she did she left two small children. Oma and Earl. "Lorenzo and Arminda Day were mar­ ried and raised the two families of children together. It wasn't an ideal marriage, but it provided a home for six children. George and his stepfather were close friends. Lorenzo and Mindy, as she was called, had a daughter. Ruth, who became a teacher and cared for her parents until they died. Mrs. Mudge will be a part of the family story. "The minister’s salary, was small, but as a welcoming party the congregation came with produce and staples that the family could use. “Christmas was celebrated at the church with a big Christmas tree laden with pre­ sents. Strings of popcorn decorated the tree and candles in candle holders were lit. The mothers made red mosquito netting bags and filled them with candy and peanuts. They were hung on the tree. Ever)’ child, whether they came to Sunday School or not. had a sack of goodies. “Most families had very little candy dur­ ing the year, so the treat was something the children looked forward too before Christ­ mas. Children whose parents didn't attend church often came to Sunday School a Sun­ day or two before Christmas. Usually there was a purse of money for the preacher’s family and frequently the ladies' aid had a special gift for mother. One time it wa a sil­ ver sen ice for 12. “The life of the family settled into regu­ lar routine. The boys walked to the Mudge School. It was a mile east of the church. Harold started school that fall. Grandmoth­ er McGuigan came for a visit. He took grandmother aside. He told her that he needed help. He said that he had been to school for three years and couldn’t read yet. He wanted Grandmother McGuigan to talk to hu mother about this. "Chester walked to high school in Nashville. Laura and Frances Day drove a horse and buggy to school. Sometimes they overtook Chester and he stood on the back of the buggy and rode into town. The horse was stabled in Ma Taylor's bam. Chester would walk down al noon and feed the horse for the girls. He and Laura became good friends. Sometime later they were married. "In the fall of 1910. Rhoda and Hal Lath­ rop had their second child, a boy. Within a few months three other baby boys were bom. This was a quite a sight on Sunday morning to see all the babies in church. May 20, 1911 a little girl was born in the parsonage. She was welcomed after five boys, ft had been some time since there had been a baby girl in the parsonage. She was passed from one person to another. The typ­ ical saying was. she's the parsonage baby, she belongs to me as she does to you. "Clara came home to look after the fami­ ly. Father and Louclla paid her the wages while she stayed at home. This was only fair as she was supporting herself. It look mother quite a while before she could do the work for thal large family. That little girl was so wrapped in love that she was a happy child. IThat child was Helen.J "The family enjoyed their stay in Barryville. but there was a problem in Miller­ burg and Ainger The minister there became involved with one of the parishioners and the churches needed a responsible family to heal the wounds. "The move from Barry s ille to Millerburg didn't affect me. as I was a baby. For the first few years, the world resolves around "It is important that from time to time wc as individuals evaluate what wc have done in relation to our goals in life. Conditions constantly changed, so that needs to be fac­ tored into our assessment of what wc ha\e done and what changes are necessary for us to make. We must take into account our strengths and weaknesses when deciding on our future strategy. This procedure is also importart within a family unit. Helen Willits, age 1 you and you only remember the things thal affect you. "Stanley was a teenager. He rode his bike to Charlotte High School. He liked to earn money, so he skipped school and worked for Porter's meat market. Mother called the school to check on him. but she got very lit­ tle help from the school. The other boys were sent to the school just across the cor­ ner. “Ainger had a thriving Ladies' Aid Soci­ ety. Father had a knack for writing poetry. He wrote a poem in which every member was mentioned. They made many friends there and those people came to visit every summer after he moved to the farm. Mother was a great help. She organized a class of young people. They met once a month for a social hour. They might have a taffy pull or something of thal sort of entertainment, It was a spirited group and did much to swell the congregation. She was often asked to sing for funerals. Stanley often dug the grave. At that time it was all done by hand with a shove*. Il was while we lived in Millerburg that Clara and George Day were married at the parsonage. I was two years old. so I don't remember it. "One of the friends that our parents had was a very interesting person. His name was Charlie Greer, a retired lawyer. He was the son of Joseph Strang. When Strang went to Beas er Island, he abandoned his family. Charles was adopted by the Greer family. After he retired, he bought a farm in Miller­ burg and lived a quite life there. Their son. Paul, worked the farm, while Phillip, anoth­ er son, became a pharmacist. During the 192O’s. Phillip worked in Coudrey’s Drug Store in Hastings. "Some of the people who attended church in Millerburg lived on Lawrence Road, west of Charlotte. The farms were very produc­ tive. Their houses and barns were large and well kept up. The Straioons. the Fortneys and the Ed Fords were main contributions to keep the church running. Mrs. Fortney was an excellent dressmaker. It was Mrs. Fortney that Louclla hired to make a dress for mother. It was the only dress mother wore for church and other occasions. Louella herself made a number of dresses for me. “A few years after we left Millerburg the people on Lawrence Road went to church in Charlotte and the church was closed. The church building was sold. It was moved to a farm on Lawrence Road and attached to the back side of a white bam. For years we looked for that while barn when we went to Charlotte. As far as I know it is still stand­ ing. "The three older children no longer lived at home. Louclla taught school. Clara was married. Chester worked on a large farm and Stanley worked at whatever he could get to do. "We do not know when our Father and Mother began to question the roofless life on the family. Il may hasc been when the family moved from Barryvillc. The friend­ ships that they had formed were once again uprooted. The conference usually moved the family every three years. Just as new programs were up and running smoothly the family moved. “The larger churches in Detroit. Flint and Lansing were pestered by younger, better educated men. The congregations were more sophisticated. The word ‘sin’ was no longer in good standing. The sermons delivery was more on the love of a just God rather than the God of wrath and punish­ ment. No longer could people be scared into neaven. "Father had not changed very much. Small country appointments and shrinking congregations. Older members died and with the mobile society, the makeup of the community had changed. The pastors' salaries got smaller. Because of the size of our family, the salary was so small that nothing could be put aside for old age. "There was no pension when a minister retired. Old ministers could go into an old folks home or live with their children. "George and Clara were buying a farm thal had been in the Day family from the time it was taken up from the government. It had belonged to George's Grandmother Day. George's mother. Mrs. Mudge, owned an 80 acre farm that joined the farm that George and Clara were buying. Mrs. Mudge had been a good friend to my moth­ er when Father preached in Barry * ille. “In order to have the facts accurate. I went to the Register of Deeds office and was pleased to find a record of the transac­ tion when our parents bought the farm on Sept. Il, 1915. for a payment of $100. Mrs. Mudge sold them the farm for $2,500 on a contract. Each year on that dale they were to pay the interest and $25 on the principal. They could cut trees to make new buildings or repair the old ones. They could also cut firewood and make fences. Timber could not be sold without permission from Mrs. Mudge. "It was their one opportunity to provide for the family and have a home for when they were old. The family prepared to leave the ministry and become farmers. Mother was 47 and father was 52.1 was 4 years old. "I mention my age as it will help to explain how little I remember of the day that we moved. Paul Greer took a load of furniture with his team and wagon. He told the folks that he wanted to help them move so he would know where they went. He was a teenager who was a member of our Moth­ er's Sunday school class. For years he came to visit us on the farm. "We started to move early in the morn­ ing. Harold led old Pet. our cow. ahead of the wagon and surrey. Along the side of the road a spring spilled waler into a ditch where Pet got a drink. "Father. Mother and I rode in the surrey with a box that held my Tabby cat. Melvin Bi sei I. my redheaded friend, gave her to me. I sat in church with him and he fed me Sensens. I never saw him after we moved. 1 never knew until I was grown thal we did­ n't go to the farm that day. We went a half mile beyond the farm and moved in with George and Clara. How gracious they were to let six people move in with them, as Eve­ lyn was a baby. "There is no way to know how little mon­ ey the folks had. as Father never let anyone know, not even Mother, the amount which he had. If he gave Mother money for gro­ ceries. he expected a strict account of what Some changes have been announced for next month's commodity surplus food dis­ tributions set for Feb. 12 and 13 in Barry County. The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Barry County, this week announced requirements, the schedule and the changes in the distribution of CSFP (60+ Food in the Box). For those who are unable to pick up CSFP (60+)/MIC. it is their-responsibility to designate a proxy (friend or family mem­ ber) to pick up food. A proxy sheet may be obtained by calling Marla J. Rowe (CAA community resource manager) or Beverly Newton (CAA intake specialist) at 948­ 4260. A signed note also may be sent with the proxy, giving them permission to pick up the commodities. Recipient who miss two distributions will be removed from the CSFP distribu­ tion list and will have to be re-certified to become eligible again. Re-certification for the food programs is the responsibility of the client, who is asked to call the office to make an appointment. Application or re­ certifications w ill not be processed between Feb. 4 and 12. Clients may schedule an ap­ pointment by calling 948-4260. The schedule for February distributions for CSFP (at least 60 years old) and MIC (6 years or under): • Hastings — St. Rose Catholic Church (805 S. Jefferson St.), distribution will be held on Tuesday. Feb. 12, from about 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This is a tailgate distribution site. Clients arc to line up in Michigan Street for the regular monthly Food in the Box distribution. • Middleville — United Methodist Church (111 Church St.) Tailgate distribu­ tion is on Tuesday Feb. 12, from 12:15 to 1 p.m . • Nashville — Masonic Temple (North Main Street) — new for February: tailgate distribution Tuesday, Feb. 12. Cars may be­ gin lining up at 8 a.m. behind North Main Street, the city owned parking lot. Follow the orange cones. • Orangeville — Orangeville Township Hall. 6912 S Boulter Road. Shelbyville. Distribution shall be Wednesday. Feb. 13. from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Hickory Comers — American Legion Post #484 (3801 Hickory Road). Distribu­ tion shall be held Wednesday. Feb. 13. from 9 to 10:15 a.m. • Delton — St. Ambrose Catholic Church (11252 Floria Road). Distribution will be Wednesday. Feb. 13 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. she had spent and she counted the change that might be left. Any money that came into the house was his. He was very frugal. Mother would have spent it more wisely for the family and he spent it on the church. "Their lack of money determined the kind of farm that they could buy. They had to pit their physical strength and their strength of purpose against the odds. Their early life in ministry had prepared them for the spartan existence of the first few years on the farm." Next week the Willits family become farmers in Castleton Township. • Dowling — Pleasantvicw Church (2601 Lacey Road). Distribution Wednes­ day. Feb. 13. from 9 to 10 a.m. LEGAL NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR, and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR. FOR THE ADOPTION OF BABY GIRL T A minor child. NOTICE OF.PU0L1CAT1QN TO Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking adophon ol Baby Girl T was filed with the Clerk of Superior Court. Coweta County. Georgia the 25th day of January 2002. and that by reason of an Order for Service of Summons by Publication entered by tl»e Court on the 25th day of January 2002. you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Elizabeth F Harwell. Harwell. Brown & Arnall. PC.. Petitioners attorney of record, whose address is 12 Jackson Street. Newnan. Georgia 30263. an answer to the peti­ tion within sixty (60) days of January 25. 2002. WITNESS the Honorable William F Lee. Jr.. Judge of said Court. This 25th day of Jan.. 2002. Cindy S. Brown Clerk. Superior Court of Coweta County IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR, and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR. FOR THE ADOPTION OF BABY GIRL T A minor child Civil Action No 2002A003 NOTICEOFSUMMONS TO Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking the termination ol your parental rights m regard to the above-named child was filed in the Superior Court of Coweta County. Georgia on the 25th day of January 2002. by the Petitioners. Timothy Lane Taylor and Tammy Denise Taylor. You are hereby commanded and required to appear before the Supenor Court of Coweta county. Georgia in Newnan. Georgia on the 28th day of March. 2002. at 9:00 a.m. The hearing is for the purpose of determining whether or not your parental rights should be terminated Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §19-8-12(f). you will lose all rights to the child unless, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you file: (1) a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.GA. §19-7­ 22 and (2) notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the court in which the action under this Code section is pending. A biological father who is not the legal father loses all rights to the child and the court shall enter an order terminat­ ing all such father's rights to the child and such father may not thereafter object to the adoption and is not entitled to receive further notice of the adoption You are further notified that while responsive pleadings are not mandatory, they are permissi­ ble and you are encouraged to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Petitioner's attorney. Elizabsth F Harwell. Harwell. Brown & Arnall. P.C., 12 Jackson Street. Newnan. Georgia 30263. an Answer or other responsive pleading? WITNESS the Honorable presiding Judge of Superior Court. Coweta County. Georgia This 25th day of Jan. 2002. Cindy S. Brown Clerk. Coweta County Supenor Court (2/21) Edwardjones of Hastings proudly announces The ABCs of Investing! A four week, fun-filled class covering basic investment strategies including: Bob Knapp Investment Representative How to create an investment strategy Loan vs. Own - What’s best for you? How to protect your nest egg How to avoid common investment mis­ takes Plus! How to understand in easy terms: CDs Annuities Stocks Bonds Mutual Funds Place: Hastings High School, Room #121 520 W. South, Hastings, Michigan The Revue—The Vermontville Theatrical Group presents ‘ The Wizard of Oz' Feb. 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th & 9th at 7 p.m. Feb. 3rd & 10th at 3 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House ADVANCE TICKETS CAN BE ORDERED AT (616) 367-4455 Adult - $8; Senior Citizen & Students - $7: Children 12 & under • S5 Time: Tuesday evenings: February 5th through February 26, 2002 Cost: A S24 fee will cover cost of materials Free snacks and refreshments will be provided Please call (616) 948-9780 or 877-948-9780 to RSVP or request additional information. Seating is limited! Call today to reserve your spot. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31. 2002 Hastings halfway to Gold title; Lakewood looms Hastings' Chad Ferguson. Hastings' varsity wrestling team will head into the O-K Gold conference meet at Unity Christian on Feb. 9 in first place, re­ gardless of the outcome of last night's final Gold dual meet against Cedar Springs (the paper went to press before the meet was de­ cided; call the high school athletic office at 948-4409 for results). And whatever the outcome, the Saxons still have a lot of work to do to win the Gold in their first year in the conference. Hastings’ Scott Redman (top). The championship is a sum of two equal parts: The dual meet standings, and the conference meet. As many as three teams — Sparta. Wyoming Park, and Cedar Springs — will be close enough to the Sax­ ons after the dual meet season to claim at least a share of the conference title should the Saxons slip on Feb. 9. A win against Cedar gives the Saxons an undefeated dual mark (7-0) and 14 firstplace points all to themselves; a loss forces a 13-point tic at the top of the dual stand­ ings between Hastings and Sparta, even though Hastings beat Spana in head-tohead competition back on Jan. 3. The top spot at the conference meet is also worth 14 points, with each successive place worth two points less. The Saxons will compete in their final regular-season meet on Saturday in a team tournament at county-rival Lakewood. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. Hastings 63, Wayland 10 The Saxons clinched at least a first-place tic in the dual meet standings with this win on Jan. 24. pushing their record to 6-0 and 16-1 overall. Earning varsity wins were Jeff Allen. Chad Ferguson. Dan Cary. Mark Peake. Matt Lipstraw. Scott Redman. Mike Case. Patrick Stephens. Rob Baker. Jake Friddle. RJ Williams and Joe Keller. Chris Hoaglin won a JV match. Hastings B 54, Galesburg-Augusta 22 Hastings’ Rob Baker. Hastings B 34, Niks-Brandjwint 32 The Saxon “B" team improved its record Io 14-3 in this double-dual at GalesburgAugusta. Two-match winners for Hastings were Joey Aspinali, Joe Hinkley. Richard Harper. Justin Carley. Jake Heuss. Nick Storm, Travis Traister. Andrew Ferguson and Andy Miller. Grant Endsley. Tom Girrbach. Dan Blair. BJ Donnini. Andy Rice and Lucas Covey all won one match. Saxon spikers swept by Sparta, South Christian Hastings’ varsity volleyball team trav­ eled to South Christian on Monday night and lost in two games. 15-3 and 15-10. The Sailors came out serving aggressively and came up with several aces, putting the Lady Saxons back on their heels in a 12-point loss to open the match. In the second game, Hastings started to put some air under the ball on serve re­ ceive, and the setters did a good job of hus­ tling underneath. The Saxons came to life and battled throughout a 15-10 defeat. “Wc knew we were underdogs, and that seemed to relax us in the second game,” Hastings coach Gina McMahon said. “The girls played better as a team and stayed up- Crunch Time by Matt Cowall - oi ’00 Conference realignment would promote rivalries Rivalry. We use the word in many different contexts, some of them pretty negative. The “sib­ ling” variety causes parents to cringe, and has been spawning back-scat squabbles since the invention of the back seat. Phrases like “He’s touching my side!” or “She won’t stop looking at mc!”arc fingernails on a blackboard Io the cars of mommies and daddies eve­ rywhere. Out of necessity and sheer will power, my own dad developed the flexibility to drive with one hand and scour the back scat with the other — somehow extending his reach beyond normal human limits — to silence the inane bickering of my brother and me. The media loves the word. Wc hear a lot about “political” rivalries, a term that con­ jures up in my mind something even more petty and petulant than bored children, unless the involved parties are “nuclear" rivals, in which case things get deadly serious. But in sports, “rivalry” is one of the best words out there. The greatest rivalries can inspire heated emotions by their mere mention: Michigan or Michigan State? Packers or Lions? Duke or North Carolina? And the greatest rivalries, like those I mentioned above, have three things going for them: history, geographic proximity and commonality. They have been opponents for generations, each with a measure of success and failure, they share communities that support them, and they compete at the same level for the same prizes, usually in the same conference. The ebb and flow of sporting success can create temporary rivalries, but it docs not diminish long-standing ones. U of M and MSU aren’t having great basketball seasons, but last night’s game meant as much as any other meeting. No one could argue that the Packers have owned the Lions for at least a decade, but fans across the Upper Midwest would cry blasphemy if the two teams were split apart. That’s why when the NFL rea­ ligns next year, the Lions. Packers, Bears and Vikings will remain together in the old Black and Blue Division, where they belong. On the other hand, one of the great hockey rivalries during the Red Wings’ encamp­ ment at the top of the NHL has been between Detroit and the (hated!) Colorado Ava­ lanche. Boston and LA waged great NBA battles in the ’80s. as did Boston and Detroit. Where are those basketball rivalries now? Relegated to the dust bin of history and cir­ cumstance. the same place the Wings-Avalanchc struggle will go as soon as one team or the other falls on hard times. Detroit has as much in common with the Rocky Mountains as gritty Boston has with glitzy LA; when the championships run out, so do the rival­ ries. That’s why I’m excited about a pending rearrangement of the O-K Conference that would put Hastings. Middleville. Wayland and Caledonia in the same division. Proximity, history and commonality, cat your heart out. Hastings, Wayland and Caledonia got a head start this year, when Hastings joined the other two in the O-K Gold. That’s cool, but not-so-cool arc far. far away Gold schools like Cedar Springs and Sparta. Any new arrangement may still include some relative out.iers — perhaps Wyoming Park, for insta ice — but trading in a Cedar Springs or a Sparta for Middleville would do wonders for local rivalries. Not the least of which would be Middievillc and Caledonia, which have been split up since 1988, when Caledonia was bumped from the O-K Blue to the Gold. History? Caledonia and Middleville left the old Expressway Conference and joined the Blue to­ gether way back in 1970. Commonality and proximity? Are you kidding? It’s like the Hatfields and the McCoys. The only thing separating the two is a county line on the map. Middleville and Wayland share backyards as well, and who wouldn't like to see Hastings mix it up with Middleville on a regular basis? I would, and so. it seems, would everyone else. Right now. the new-look O-K Con­ ference has widespread support from the schools involved and is on track to become a reality in 2003-04. giving area teams the opportunity to feed rivalries that arc bigger and stronger than single seasons or individual games. That’ll be great for fans, crazy fun for the athletes themselves, and ratchet up interest in the community as a whole. It's one of those rare instances where everyone might w in. Just don’t lose to your rivals. See you next week. Kate Martisius (left) and Erin Bradley cover the net for the Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Jenna Bryans (11) aims cross-court against Sparta. (Photo by Perry Hardin) beat and excited. “They’re a team that doesn’t give up.” Kate Martisius had seven kills, all in the second game. Erin Bradley had seven as­ sists and two aces. The JV lost to South 15-7 and 15-4, and the frosh lost 15-2 and 15-3. The varsity Saxons host a match tonight against Caledonia beginning at 7:30. Satur­ day. they’ll be in Potterville for a tourna- ment beginning at 9 a.m. Sparta 2, Hastings 0 Hastings hosted Sparta in its first home meet of the season, and the Saxons came out a little gun-shy in front of the big home crowd in a 15-8, 15-7 loss. “The girls really wanted to perform well.” McMahon said. “They tensed up and had trouble finding their game.” The Saxons made more mental mistakes than physical, mostly by not communicat­ ing effectively on the floor and taking shots too far away from the net. Martisius led the team in kills with five. Bradley recorded four assists, and Courtney Oakland served two aces. * The JV lost 15-6 and 20-18, and the frosh lost in three games, 9-15, 15-9 and 10-15. Delton takes two at Martin The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team did some damage at Martin on Mon­ day. beating both the hosts and Bangor. The Panthers first topped Bangor in two games, 15-11 and 15-4. Martin breezed to a 15-5 win in the first game of Delton’s sec­ ond match, but the Panthers showed some grit, pounded the Clippers in the second game 15-3. and won 15-11 in rally scoring in the third to take the match 2-1. Senior Rebecca Farrell had five aces on 20 serves and recorded eight digs on de­ fense. Senior Jen Jeffrey led the team with 22 attacks and seven kills. Samantha Doubledce. a sophomore setter called up from the JV. was 100 percent on 16 serves. Doubledce and fellow setter Ni­ cole Cleven, a junior, committed only six setting errors between the two of them. The Panthers host Parchment tonight at 7:00. On Saturday, they travel to Hamilton for a tournament beginning at 9 a.m. DK Tournament Last Saturday, the Panthers hosted an eight-team tournament, but did not advance beyond pool play. Middlcvillc-TK and Caledonia made the playoffs over Bellevue and Delton, while Hamilton and Vicksburg emerged from a pool that included Kalama­ zoo Christian and Potterville. In the semifinals. Hamilton beat Caledo­ nia 15-7 and 15-6, and TK outlasted Vicks­ burg 9-15. 15-12 and 15-12. Hamilton took the tourney title in two games over TK. 15-8 and 15-7. Delton’s Jessica Font (8) and Heather Harville (2) combine to keep a point alive. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Stretch: Delton’s Roxann Huisman (7) and Erin Sutton (5) tip a shot at the net. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31.2002 - Page 11 Half-court heartbreaker snaps Saxon streak at two The first half of the O-K Gold basketball season was not kind to the varsity boys from Hastings. As if to reemphasize this fact, visiting Cedar Springs capped off the halfway point by beating the buzzer — and the Saxons — with a half-court shot on Friday night. 41­ 40. Only seconds earlier, senior guard Ted Greenfield rolled in a layup for Hastings* first lead of the game, 40-38. and it looked like the Saxons were on their way to their third win in a row. Cedar called timeout after Greenfield’s bucket with the clock showing two sec­ onds. but the referees conferred and reset the clock to four seconds, just enough time for the Rcdhawks to pull off the prayer. Cedar inbounded from its own baseline to Tyler Wolfe, who had to sky to pull down a high pass at halfcoun. He took two dribbles and two big steps, then launched a lob that found nothing but net. Miracle shots notwithstanding, both teams struggled on offense for most of the game. As in almost every game this season. Hastings was stingy on defense, but couldn’t capitalize on the scoreboard. Ce­ dar led 25-21 at the half, then outscored the Saxons 6-5 in a meager third quarter for a 31-26 advantage heading into the fourth. “Our defense was outstanding again, but they zoned us (with their defense) in the second half and wc were a little tentative against it," Hastings coach Don Schils said. “Wc haven’t faced a lot of zone this season, but we kind of caught fire in the fourth.” The Saxons shot 60 percent in the final quarter (6-of-lO), compared to only 35 per­ cent (15-of-43) for the game. Junior guard Dustin Bow man hit a couple of three-point­ ers in the period, including one that tied the game at 38-38 with around 30 seconds to go. After another defensive stop. Green­ field scored the go-ahead basket before Wolfe’s unlikely heroics. “Wc struggled much of the game, but we did some nice things late to come back," Schils said. “We still need to get better of­ fensively, but the kids are playing hard, and we’re fixing some of the things that arc giving us trouble. We’re on the right track." Dustin Bowman hit all three of Hastings' three-pointers and finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Greenfield aggres­ sively attacked the basket all night, causing foul trouble for Cedar’s taller post players. He finished with 12 points and four steals. Nick Brott scored 13 and Wolfe 12 (on four three’s) for Cedar. The Saxons (3-9, 2-6 in the Gold) had Tuesday off. They start the second half of their conference slate on Friday night at Sparta before hosting Caledonia on Tues­ day. Panthers slip at Winterfest Delton's Jon Heethuis. Delton controls KVA The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team wrapped up an undefeated (4-0) dual meet season in the Kalamazoo Valley As­ sociation with a 66-15 win over Parchment last Thursday, giving the Panthers the in­ side track to the KVA title at the league meet on Feb. 8. Delton followed that up with a 40-36 win over Schoolcraft on the same night to push its record to 19-2 overall. Saturday brought another title as Delton outduclcd Three Rivers to win the Berrien Springs Invitational individual tournament. The team worths’up Tbr Teagues’with a couple of rematches. Tonight, the Panthers travel to Allegan to wrestle two other guests, Constantine and that team from Three Rivers, beginning at 5:30. Saturday, they’ll hook up with Constan­ tine again at an eight-team round-robin tourney hosted by the Falcons. Delton’s fi­ nal tuncup is Wednesday at Martin. Panthers 1st at Berrien Springs Delton won what became a two-horse race at the nine-team Berrien Springs Invi­ tational on Saturday, beating out Three Rivers 218.5 to 210.5. Galien was a distant third at 106.5. “It was almost like a dual meet in the fi­ nals," Coach Heethuis said, as the brackets were dominated by the top two schools. Delton brought 13 wrestlers, and all 13 earned medals. Six were for firsts by Joel Crookston (135 pounds), Jon Heethuis (145), Jim Sweat (160), David Overbeck (189), Dustir Morgan (215) and Aaron Schall horn (heavyweight). Schallhom was the only Panther to win all three of his matches by pin. He has been successful despite being undersized for a heavyweight, so much so that he has a problem shared by few wrestlers: While most struggle to cut weight, Schallhom has to be careful not to drop below the heavy­ weight minimum of over 191 pounds. The maximum is 275. “Wc can’t work him out too hard on Fri­ days or he’ll lose toe much weight,” Coach Heethuis said, but its hardly all fun and games for Schallhom. “He doesn’t like it because he ends up mopping mats with me. He’d rather be running or something." Tim Harris placed second at 130, Jeff Erb took second at 171, and five Panthers placed fourth: Trevor Pease (103), Tyler Harris (112), John Tcrmeer (125), David Baker (140) and Jake Otten (152). Delton 66, Parchment 15 Delton 40, Schoolcraft 36 After handling KVA foe Parchment, Delton was in for a scare against School­ craft after a disqualification and a surprise pin put the Panthers in a hole. “Things got carried away early (against Schoolcraft), and it was tough from there on out," Coach Heethuis said, but the heavy classes came through. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys* basket­ bail team nearly closed an 11-point fourth quarter deficit against Pennfield last Friday before falling 49-44 in Delton’s Winterfest game. Trailing 42-31 at the end of the third quarter, the home Panthers picked up the pace with some success. A 3-pointer by junior swingman Shawn Moore brought Delton within shouting distance at 47-41 with 1:05 remaining, and a 3 by junior guard Ron Bagley made it 48-44 with 15 seconds remaining. Pennfield missed three free throws in the final minute, but Delton missed shots and gave up offensive rebounds as the clock wound down. “Wc put them (Pennfield) in a position to miss free throws, but we didn’t corral (the rebounds) like wc should,” Delton coach Mike Mohn said. “IPs another tough les­ son.” Jakob Young’s putback of a missed free throw tied the game for Delton in the first quarter at 16-16, but six straight turnovers and several Pennfield offensive rebounds led to a 12-0 run and a 28-16 lead for the visitors. Delton buckled down a bit and ral­ lied behind a full-court press to pull within 3, 28-25, at the half. The Panthers kept it close into the third. A 3 by Steve Bourdo closed it to 34-30, but Pennfield expanded its lead heading into the fourth and carried it for the rest of the game. Scott Styf and Chris Gillfillan each re­ See PANTHERS, cont. page 12 J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings Call 616-945-9554 Delton's Steve Bourdo (20) makes a pass against Pennfield. No typo: BCCS drops 3 in row Delton's lightweight' heavyweight, Aaron Schallhom. Double-winners on the night were David Baker (140 pounds). Jon Heethuis (145). Jim Sweat (160). David Overbeek (189). Dustin Morgan (215) and Aaron Schallhom (275). With its long history of success, includ­ ing last year’s dominating run to the Asso­ ciation of Christian Schools state title, the Barry County Christian School varsity boys’ basketball team always brings out the best in its opponents. After injuries to two starters left County a little shorthanded and a lot shorter, other teams arc showing no pity as BCCS ad­ justs. The result last week was three straight losses by a total of nine points, something County (10-4 on the season) hasn’t experienced in a long, long time. A grudge match looms Friday in the Homecoming game against Family Altar, the team that snapped County’s 20-gamc winning streak back on Jan. 11. Battle Creek Academy 67, BCCS 65 County led for most of the game, but a 10-point swing in the fourth quarter gave Academy the narrow victory. BC outscored County 18-8 in the pivotal final period, erasing a 57-49 third-quarter deficit. BCCS had a chance to win it at the end, but in the heat of the moment committed an ovcr-and-back violation that gave the ball back to BC and sealed the game. “It was a good effort,” BCCS coach Jim CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nonce is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Put* Hearing on Monday February 4. 2002. at 7:30 p.m. m the Hastings City Hal Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan The purpose ol the Public Hearing Is lor Planning Commission io hear put* comments and make a determination on a request Irom Barry County lor a Special Land Use Permit io allow an Adult Day Care Center at 1330 North Broadway (See legal and map below) Legal description City ol Hastings East. West comer ol Broadway and Woodlawn Ave., and described as Lots 1. 2. 3 and 4 ol Broadway. Haights Sprague said. “We gave away a lot of height. They stepped it up defensively in ;he fourth and that made the difference in See BCCS, continued on page 12 N0T9CE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF NORTH JEFFERSON STREET AND A PORTION OF EAST MILL STREET Notice is hereby given Diet e Put* Hearing we be held on Wednesday, February 27. 2002. at 2:00 pm m the Circuit Courtroom ol the Barry County Court House. 220 West Stale Street. Heslinga. Mctvgan, before the Honorable Thomas S. Eveland. Circuit Judge, by SCAO Assignment, to beer comments on the following parcels ol property being presented lor vacation (See Ertvbits 'A* and "B* below). EXHIBIT 'A' Legal Description of Portion of East Mill Street to Be Vacated THAT UNPLATTED PORTION OF MILL STREET CROSSING LOTS 360.361.362. 383 AND THE BLANK LOT LYING NORTH OF LOT 3S5 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE S 00*33'48- W. 10S230 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE CENTERLINE OF MILL STREET. THENCE S 89'18'30' E 848 66 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE EAST LINE OF NORTH JEFFERSON STREET AND THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING: THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 178.65 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 250 50 FEET ANO THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 68"50‘59' E. 174 89 FEET: THENCE S 48-2509- W. 19 78 FEET. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 14139 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 212 52 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 67’28'47' E. 138 80 FEET. THENCE S SE'Sra' E. 22 58 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF MICHIGAN AVENUE AND THE POINT OF ENDING. EXHIBIT V Legal Description of Portion of Jefferson Street to Be Vacated THAT PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. DESCRIBED AS F^LLCWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 17, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE S 00'33'48' W. 1092 36 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE CENTERLINE OF MILL STREET; THENCE S 89H83tr Site E. 848 66 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE EAST LINE OF NORTH JEFPERSON STREET. THENCE S 00'28'46' W. 32 78 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 10343 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 66 00 ...in need of quality printing? Let us...QUOTE YOUR WORK! Delton's Corey Wright (33). FEET ANO THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 44'24-52' W. 93 17 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF MILL STREET; THENCE N 89’18'3O' W. 0.24 FEET ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF JEFFERSON STREET; THENCE N 00'28'46' E TO THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE EAST LINE OF JEFFERSON STREET. THENCE S 00'28'46' W ALONG SAD EAST Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Han. 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 Request for information and or minutes of said hearing should LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING be directed fo me Hastings C<ty Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings Gty Clerk (telephone number 616-943-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ The City wd provfoe necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days nonce Io the Clerk of the City ol Hastings. 201 East Stale Street Hastings. Mdvgwi 49058. or cal (616) 945-2468 or cal 3777 TDD call relay service 1-BOO-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum Chy Clark Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31. 2002 PANTHERS, cont. from page 11 °* Foracloaure Saia ™‘S PRM ,S A DEBT collector attempt­ ed to COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ WILL be USED FOR THAT to.*?!!0* purpose, please contact our office AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made »n the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon W. Bivens, a single man and Michelle L. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26.1999. and record­ ed on March 10. 1999 in Liber Document No. 1026343. Barry County Record, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 27. 1999. in Liber Document No. 1028683, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 81/100 dollars ($103,039.81). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa>d mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 7. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described The land referred to in this Commitment situ­ ated in the County of Barry, Qty of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as blows. THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOTS 22 AND 23 AND THE WEST 1 AND 1/3 RODS OF THE SOUTH 5 ROOS OF LOT 21. IN THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. HAST­ INGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE SOUTH 5 ROOS OF LOT 22. OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF H KSTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 115 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTH 1 FOOT THENCE EAST 27 FEET. THREE INCHES. THENCE NORTH 1 FOOT. THENCE WEST 27 FEET. 3 INCHES. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT APPURTENT THERETO AND TO LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 5 ROOS. AND ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 2 ROCS. SAID EASEMENT BEING FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ANO GARAGE UPKEEP. REPAIR AND MAINTE­ NANCE AND BEING OVER PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 116 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEING. THENCE SOUTH 4 FEET.THENCE EAST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 4 FEET. THENCE WEST 30 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys a,id Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File *200130818 Mustangs-B (2/21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made to the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man. of 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell, Michigan 49O60, and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated June 12. 2000. and recorded on June 21. 2000. in Instrument Number 1045800 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National Banking Association, whose address is 770 Kenmoor, S.E.. Suite 201. Grand Rapids 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16. 2000, and recorded on June 21. 2000. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument Number 1045801, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Dollars and Five Cents ($24,390 05) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt Of any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Building. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of that sale, including attorneys fees allowed by law. the premises to said mortgage located in the Township ol Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan and which are described as fol­ lowsCommencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North Eight Rods; thence East 20 Rods, thence South 8 Rods; thence West 20 Rods to the beginning. Item »08-12-020-017-40. which has an address of 13753 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated January 7. 2002 Northpomte Bank 7~0 Kenmore. S.E.. Suite 201 Grand Rapids Mchigan 49546 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W.. Ste. 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (2/7) corded double-doubles for Delton. Styf had a game-high 15 points and 15 rebounds, and Gillfillan had 11 points and 10 boards. Travis May scored 14 for Pennfield. Delton (4-9, 1-6 in the KVA) plays its next three games on the road, beginning Friday night at Hackett. The Panthers visit Parchment on Tuesday. Kalamazoo Christian 80, Delton 37 The #2-ranked Comets drained 12 3pointers and streaked past the Panthers at Delton on Tuesday night. “They can shoot and they can defend." Coach Mohn said. “They’re a great team." K-Christian’s Greg Mejeur led all scor­ ers with 20 points. Scott Styf led Delton with 9 points and 11 rebounds. Steve Bourdo hit two 3’s and finished with 8 points, and Chris Gillfillan scored 8 points as well. Junior forward Corey Wright was active off the bench, pulling down eight rebounds in just over a quarter of play. “The score doesn’t necessarily show it, but wc’vc done some growing,” Mohn said. “I was proud of some of the kids’ efforts and how we responded to their abilities.” BCCS cont. from page 11 the bailgame ” Eric Lampherc made a difference for BCCS with a double-double, scoring 31 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Adam Lampherc scored 13, and Joel Strickland recorded 12 points and seven as­ sists. Home School Hawks 67, BCCS 62 The Battle Creek Home School Hawks rode a 24-8 second quarter to the win on Jan. 25. BCCS went from a 21-12 lead after one quarter to a 36-29 deficit at the break. It would close to within one at 51-50, but the taller Hawks outrebounded County all night long, and that eventually proved too much to overcome. “We played intense and had a chance to win it, but with the rebounding disparity it was a lough assignment,” Coach Sprague said. Eric Lamphcre had a monstrous game with 28 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals. Joel Strickland had 13 points and four assists. Adam Lampherc scored 11 and Ben Conklin pulled down nine rebounds. Otsego Baptist 62, BCCS 60 County erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to tie it with less than a minute re­ maining, but couldn’t answer Otsego’s fi­ nal basket to fall by two on Jan. 22. Eric Lampherc scored 23 points and pulled down eight rebounds. Ben Conklin added 12 points and Adam Lamphere 10 for BCCS. Carlyle Westendorp had seven rebounds and Joel Strickland dished out five assists. At least four area runners placed in their age groups at the Portland Winter Run 5K on Jan. 19. Mikki Purgiel of Hastings placed third in her age group in 28:04, Billy Schuurmans of Lake Odessa placed sec­ ond in his group in 22:22, Todd Quigley of Clarksville placed second in his group in 23:03, and Pat Purgiel of Hastings placed sixth in his group in 23:27. Lakewood grad Stephanie Elsie had 9 points, eight assists, three rebounds and three steals for Olivet College in a 75-67 women’s basketball loss to Adrian on Jan. 23. Olivet is 5-10 under first-year coach and Clarksville native Deanna Richard. Delton Kellogg senior Kyle Williams is a finalist for the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Scholar-Athlete Award for the 2001-02 school year. Williams, an All State performer in cross country last fall, was nominated as a track and field athlete. He is one of 114 finalists state-wide and one of seven finalists in boys’ track and field. One winner will be selected from each of the 24 sports represented to receive a $1000 scholarship. Spring sports winners will be announced on Feb. 20. Hastings elementary school teacher Tim YOUTH BASKETBALL 3rd and 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade Gold boys’ basketball team defeated Waverly 36-9. Ryan Pennington led Hastings with 12 points and 3 assists. Luke Howell had 8 points and 5 rebounds. Troy Dailey had 6 points. Chase Dclcotto had 6 rebounds. RyIcy McLean had 6 points and 3 steals. Jared Rambin had 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Zac Passmore had 2 points and 3 rebounds. The Gold boys’ basketball team also de­ feated St. Johns 28-11. . Troy Dailey had 8 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, Luke Howell had 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals, Ryley McLean had 4 points and 4 rebounds. Cooper Woodward had 2 steals and 2 rebounds, Ryan Penning­ ton had 4 points and 2 assists. Jared Ram­ bin had 6 rebounds and 3 assists. 8th Grade Gold The Hastings eighth grade Gold boys’ basketball team lost to Rockford North by a 41 to 33 score. Scoring for the Saxons: Eric Gillespie (22 points); JJ Quick (6 points); Eric Lauric (4 points); Jesse Lemon (1 point). Brian McKeough had 4 assists and JJ Quick had 8 rebounds. The Hastings eighth grade Gold boys’ basketball team lost to Crestwood by a 41 to 28 score. Hastings played well defen­ sively but was overpowered by a much taller Crestwood boys’ basketball team. Scoring for the Saxons: Eric Gillespie (9 points); JJ Quick (6 points); Brian McKe­ ough (5 points); Dan Diamond (2 points); Mike McPhtllips (2 points); Chris Timmer­ man (2 points); Gregg Cain (2 points). Eric Gillespie had 8 rebounds while Brian McKeough had 4 steals and Brad Mead followed with 3 steals. The boys’ basketball team finished their season 8-4. 7th Grade Gold The seventh grade Gold boys’ basketball team lost to Rockford North by a score of 39-18. Scoring for the Saxons: Matt Donnini (11 points); Mike Bekker (3 points); Bryce Stanhope (2 points) Bryan Skedgell (2 points). Jon Garret and Nate Brady each had 2 assists. Matt Teunessen, Matt Donnini and Michael McGandy each had 3 steals. David Cole and Bradan King each had 5 re­ bounds. Bryan Skedgell had 7 rebounds and Mike Bckker had 3 blocked shots. The seventh grade Gold boys’ basketball team lost their final game to Crestwood 40­ 29. Scoring for the Saxons: Matt Donnini (14 points); Jeremy Redman (5 points); Bryce Stanhope (2 points); David Cole (2 points); Michael McGandy (2 points); Brian Skedgell (2 points); Mike Bekker (2 Newstead has gathered a group of his for­ mer female students, ranging from fifth to eighth grade, to make a trip to East Lansing to watch MSU’s Carty Weiden, the reign­ ing Big Ten Diver of the Year, at a meet on Feb. 2. Weiden attended Hastings scliools from kindergarten to eighth grade, when she transferred to East Kentwood to participate in diving. Weiden was one of Newstead’s students while in Hastings, and he thought a group of his sports-loving students would like to sec the Spartan senior and national­ level diver in action. Former Hastings hoop star Virginia Jen­ nings recorded three points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal for the University at Buffalo in a 78-66 loss to Eastern Michigan on Jan. 19. She had two points, four re­ bounds, four assists, two steals and a blocked shot from her point guard position in a 50-39 win over Northern Illinois on Jan. 23. Middlcville-TK grad Erin Palmer scored eight points and handed out three as­ sists for Kellogg Community College in a 65-44 women’s basketball loss to Lansing Community College on Jan. 16. She had 10 points and three assists in a 66-43 win over Lake Michigan College on Jan. 19. points). Malt Teunessen and David Cole each had 5 rebounds while Brian Skedgell had 6. Matt Teunessen and Matt Donnini each had 3 assists. Jeremy Redman had 3 steals while Michael McGandy had 2. 7th Grade Blue The Hastings seventh grade Blue boys' basketball team beat Thornapple-Kellogg 28-10. Scoring for the Saxons: Justin Carroll (9 points); Andrew Dobbins (7 points): Steven Case (4 points): Jerin Voshell (2 points): Scott Homrich (2 points): Jordan Tyrell (2 points); Zack Connor (2 points) Jordan Carley played excellent defense. The seventh grade Blue boys’ basketball team lost a tough 19-10 decision to E. Grand Rapids. Scoring for the Saxons: Justin Carroll (6 points): Andrew Dobbins (2 points): Scott Homrich (2 points). Tom Peck and Kelccy Edwards had strong defensive games. 8th Grade Blue The Hastings eighth grade Blue boys’ basketball team traveled to East Grand Rapids and came away with their fourth straight victor)’, winning by a 40 to 31 score. Scorers for the Saxons: David Peterson (14 points); Austin Hurless (6 points. 3 steals); Steve Bolo (5 points. 4 rebounds. 4 steals); Justin Krul (5 points. 2 rebounds); Any Miller (4 points. 3 rebounds): Max Myers (2 points. 2 rebounds). Lee Silby (2 points): Tim Bowerman (2 points). The Hastings eighth grade Blue boys’ basketball team defeated Middleville by a 37 to 7 score. The team played an excellent defensive game, holding Middleville scoreless in the second half. The Blue team finished its sea­ son with a 9 and 3 record. Scorers for the Saxons: Andy Miller (2 points, 3 rebounds); David Peterson (4 points. 3 assists); Steve Bolo (8 points. 5 rebounds and 3 steals); Justin Krul (2 points. 5 rebounds); Austin Hurless (4 points. 3 steals, and 3 assists): Branden Curtis (3 points); Tim Bowerman (7 points); Craig Sherwood (2 points): Brian McLaughlin (2 points): Lee Selby (2 points. 2 steals); David Gallagher (2 as­ sists). David Peterson and Austin Hurless did a super job from the point, giving their team­ mates many opportunities to score. 7th and 8th Grade Giris A Hastings seventh and eighth grade girls’ basketball team improved its record to 5-1 with an impressive 43-20 victory over a bigger and taller Comstock team. Jamie VanBoven totally dominated the rebounding game and scored 3 points. Jody Jolley had several steals and scored a game high 15 points, while Brooklyn Pierce scored 14 and was the floor leader. Erika Swartz played an excellent offen­ sive game down low and came up with sev­ eral rebounds, steals and scored 1 point. Kelly Wilson had several steals, rebounds and really hustled as she came up with 4 points. Danielle Oakland was visible on both ends of the court coming up with key steals and rebounds. Katee McCarthy scored 2 points and was instrumental in passing. Natalie Pennington played her usual ex­ cellent game, coming up with 4 points and starling several fast breaks that helped her lead the team in assists. Devin Pierson came on strong in the second half io lead the team in steals and played great defense. A Hastings seventh and eighth grade girls’ basketball team won on Saturday, im­ proving its record to 6-1 with a victory over the Hastings 8th grade girls team. Jody Jolley led the team with 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 11 points; Natalie Pennington See YOUTH BASKETBALL next pg. The Hastings seventh-grade Gold boys' basketball team. Fkst row (from left): Erin Fluke (mgr), Doug Smith, Mitch Gahan, Bryce Stanhope, David Cole. Michael McGandy. Bradan King. Ashley Peck (mgr). Second row: Richard Nevins. Justin Jor­ genson, Nate Brady. Jeremy Redman, Jon Garrett. Third row: Dana Shilling, Matt Teunessen. Mike Bekker. Bryan Skedgall, Matt Donnini. Ashley Harrman (mgr), Coach Colson. (Photo by White's Photography) The Hastings seventh-grade Blue boys’ basketball team. First row (from left): Scott Homrich. Zac Connor. Jordan Tyrell. Andrew Dobbins. Ashley Blankenship (mgr). Second row: Eric Iberle. Alex Kimble. Jordan Carley. Steve Case. Gary Willavize. Third row: Coach Kirkendall, Keeton Rose, Jerin Voshell, Kelcey Edwards. Tom Peck, Justin Carroll, Chns Bantien. (Photo by White’s Photography) What’s Coming to Town? Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St., Hastings, MI 49058 Construction plans are currently underway for Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village in Hastings, (just off of East State Street). The planned project will be a multi-phase retirement community offering: • AssmgnjgyaiO and Mawa* Care for Seniors =^LOpening Spring 2002 jfr’' Please affarto dheerar a» that thia m—«fty has to offer. 616-897-0200 _________ A IUdmManaqrrl Gimnnnv ■ www.lfhuir-Uvine.mm - The Hastings eighth-grade boys' Blue and Gold basketball teams. First row (from left): Jessica Mann (mgr). Alex McMillen, Dave Gallager, Brian McKeough, David Pe­ terson. Austin Hurless. Adam Johnson. Second row: Lora Winegar (mgr), Alli Bryans (mgr). Branden Curtis. Jeff "JJ" Quick, Chris Timmerman, Scott Coleman. Brian McLaughlin. Nathan Hodges. Max Myers. Jesse Lemon, Kati Dakin (mgr). Third row: Coach Patrick Purgiel. Lee Selby. Mike McPhillips. Eric Laurie, Brad Mead, Ashtin King, DJ Falconer, Tim Bowerman, Steave Peurach, Craig Sherwood. Shannon Dudley (mgr). Fourth row: Dan Diamond. Gavin Burd, Gregg Cain, Andy Miller. Eric Gillespie. Steven Bolo. Justin Krul. Coach Rich Nauta. (Photo by White's Photogra­ phy) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 31. 2002 - Page 13 YOUTH BASKETBALL, cont. pulled down 6 rebounds. 7 steals and 8 points; Brooklyn Pierce had 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 points; Kelly Wilson had 2 steals, 3 rebounds and 2 points; Katcu Mc­ Carthy had 2 rebounds, I steal and 2 points. Jamie VanBoven pulled down 7 rebounds, 2 blocked shots and scored 1 point; Danielle Oakland had 1 rebound and I steal. The girls play their final regular season game on Saturday al 4:00 at St. Philip. The season ending tournament will be held Sun­ day February I Oth. al the high school. YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barr) County Adult Basketball League A League Varney Construction.............................. 6-1 Other Body Shop ................................... 6-1 11 th Frame Lounge ...............................6-1 Blair Landscaping .................................5-2 Hastings Family Dental ........................2-5 Browns Custom Interior........................2-5 Viking ...................................................... 1-6 Nextcl ......................................................0-7 B League Generation Gap ..................................... 6-1 Michigan Custom Exchange .............. 601 Drill Team ............................................... 4-4 Flexfab......................................................4-4 Hastings Mfg............................................. 1-6 Richies Koffec Shop............................... 1-6 Game Results - Viking 49 vs. Blair Landscaping 69; Other Body Shop 84 vs. Hastings Family District 68; Flexfab won by forfeit over Drill Team; Richies Koffee Shop 64 vs. Drill Team 69; Flexfab 57 vs. Generation Gap 75; Hastings Mfg. 32 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 42: Browns Custom Interior 49 vs. 11th Frame Lounge 76; Varney Construction 92 vs. Nextel 76. YMCA Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Winter League Hastings Manufacturing...................... 14-4 Wolverines............................................. 14-4 Relativity ................................................12-6 Pandl ...................................................... 10-8 Flexfab....................................................7-11 No Name ...............................................4-14 Cordray ................................................. 2-16 YMCA Women’s Volleyball Railroad Street Mill ............................ 29-4 V-Tec ......................................................21-9 Viaiec....................................................20-10 Quality Roofing ..................................13-17 VBdag ..................................................n-19 Ray James Electromechanical............ 9-21 Cascade ................................................. 5-25 YMCA SPIRIT GIRLS BASKETBALL The Hastings Saxon Sevens girls’ basket­ ball team posted a win against Pennfield in their game on Jan. 26. A full team effort re­ sulted in a final score of 29-16. Player statistics were as follows: Kayla Angeletti had 2 steals, 2 rebounds and 2 points; Hannah Case had I steal, 1 rebound and 5 points; Kayleigh Delcolto contributed 2 points; Merissa Greenfield added I steal, 3 rebounds and 2 points; Nikkie Meade had 2 steals and 2 points; Ashley Peck and 2 steals and 2 rebounds; Leanne Pratt posted 5 points, 2 steals and 2 rebounds; Dana Shilling contributed 7 points. 9 steals and 3 rebounds; Tia Treadwell had 2 steals and 6 rebounds. Molly Wallace posted 4 steals, 5 rebounds and 4 points. The team plays again on Saturday. Feb. 2 at Hastings High School at 12:30 p.m. Hastings 5th grade girls basketball team (The Mighty Mights) defeated Comstock 25 to 11 due to each and every player’s hard work and teamwork with Ambrie Storey scoring 4 pts.. 4 rebounds. 4 steals. Ali Howell 2 pts., 4 rebounds. 2 steals; Lindsey Azevedo I rebound; Marie Hoffman I re­ bound; Lindsay Johnson 2 pts.; Kourtney Meredith 3 steals; Lorcal Gironda good hussle; Denan Kuchar I rebounds. I steal; Jessica Lord 2 pts.. 3 rebounds. 2 steals; Alexandria deGoa 5 pls.. 8 rebounds. 3 steals; and Nicole Frantz leading the team with 10 pts., II rebounds. 3 steals; The Mighty Might’s winning record is 4-2. Their last home game will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Hastings beat Pennfield on Jan. 23 26 to 10. The team showed great teamwork and hussle with Ambrie Storey scoring 4 pts., 3 stelas, 3 rebounds; Ali Howell scored 2 pts., 4 steals, 2 rebounds; Lindsey Azevedo good defense; Marie Hoffman 1 rebound and great defense; Lindsay Johnson 3 re­ bounds; Kourtney Meredith I steal. 2 re­ bounds; Lorcal Gironda I pt., I rebounds; Nicole Frai.tz 3 pts., 2 steals, 3 rebounds; Denan Kuchar 3 steals, I rebounds; Jessica Lord 2 pts.. 2 steals, 2 rebounds; and Alexandria deGoa leading the team with 14 pts., 5 steals; 12 rebounds. BOWLINC SCORES Senior Citizen’s Butterfingers 52-32; Weiland 51-33; #1 Senior 50-34; 4 B’s 49-35; Friends 49-35; Russ’ Harem 49-35; Girrbach’s 48.5-35.5; Jesiek 46-38; Pin Pals 45-39; Sun Risers 45-39; M-M’s 43-37; Woodmansee 43-41; King Pins 40.5-43.5; Hall’s 40-44; Early Risers 38-46; Kuempei 32.5-47.5; Schlachter’s 21.5-54.5. Women’s High Game - D. Keller 163; M. Barnes 227; H. Service 188; E. Vlick 172; Y. Cheeseman 180; J. Gasper 189; J. Kasin sky 170; K. Colvin 188; T. Poll 155; -T. Markley 165: R Mtirphy I53TN.’ Boniface 189; A. Lethcoe 185; M. Mat won 159; S. Pennington 199; G. Otis 196; S. Merrill 192. Women’s High Series - M. Barnes 490; H. Service 463; E. Vlick 495; Y. Cheeseman 464; J. Gasper 541; J. Kasinsky 455; K. Colvin 485; Y Markley 474; N. Boniface 485; A. Lethcoe 471; S. Pennington 552; S. Merrill 521. Men’s High Game * R. Nash 185; G. Waggoner 165; D. Edwards 178; D. Murphy 182; W. Birman 183; J. Beckwith 186; R. Bonnema 155; D. Hart 210; D. Walker 163; B. Terry 182; D. Stuart 179; B. Adgate 165; R. Weiland 178; W. Woodmansee 157; G. Forbey 162; B. Brandl 155; L. Brandt 204; W. Brodock 188; D. Barnes 208. Men's High Series - R. Nash 494; G. Waggoner 476; D. Edwards 511; D. Murphy 459; J. Beckwith 524; D. Hart 529; D. Walker 462; B. Terry 538; R. Weiland 477; L. Bran It 540; W. Brodock 460; D. Banes 524. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 52 1/2; Who’s Up 50 1/2; Threesome 47 1/2; Brown & Sons 44; Hastings Bowl 42; King Pins 40 1/2; Middle Lakers 40; Tweety and the Gang 39; Just Us 34. Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Hodges 192-569; H. Service 190-506; S. Merrill 163-482; C. Swmkunas 159-456; L. McLelland 170-453; S. Brown 197-438: J. Rabley 175-427; L. Miller 149-426; V. Brown 146-404; C. Lewis 135-369; S. McKee 229; L. Jackson 180; O. Gillons 161; S. Lambert 145; B. Hard 123; E. Gillespie 101. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Kirby 224-598; B. Akers 246-596; M. Lawson 198-560; C. VanHouten 190; Jr. Haynes 157. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 53; Troublemakers 50; Red Dog 48; Friends 47 1/2; 4 Horsemen 46 1/2; Pinheads 46; Thunder Alley 45; Sunday Snoozers 43; All 4 Fun 39; Lacey Birds 39. Happy Hookers 37. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 222-580; L Falconer 189-533; A. Hubbell 172-465; C. Barnum 176-459; L. Rentz 149-425; K. Stenberg 152-410; J. Huss 126-338; M. Snyder 208; E. Hammontrec 188; M. Simpson 187; D. Gray 172; L. Boze 164; S. Cross 163. Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 213-577; R Guild 204-575; B. Falconer 202-549; M Cross 194-536; B. Miller 199-533; D. Dutcher 197-510; R. Snyder 177-516: D. Allerding 157-439; M. Eaton 256; B. Kirby 212. Bowierettes Hecker Agency 41.5-30.5; Hamilton Excavating 41-31; Bennett Industries 35­ 37; Railroad Street Mill 33.5-38.5; Kent Oil and Propane 33-39; Carlton Center Bulldozing 32-40. Good Games and Series - B. Scobey 168-472; K. Fowler 187-525; G. Potter 163-472; P. Britten 157; C. Hurless 2(M443; S. Huver 138; K. Kirchhoff 138; K. Eberly 173; D. Snyder 212-562: N. Ulrich 162-377; S. Drake 161-446; E. Ulrich ISO482. Majors Newton Vending 59-21; Hastings Bowl 44-36; Super Dicks 40-40; Richie’s 35-45; Crowfoot Gardens 32-48; Mulberry Four ”'30-50 Good Games and Series - A. Taylor 203; G. Forbey 169; S. Peabody 214-639; J. Bartimus 210-597; J. Barnum 221-577; D. Edwards 208-542; H. Moore 189; M. Martin 205; D. Lambert 213; H. Pennington 266-644; D. Landis 172; M. Christinson 178, K. Phenix 208: R. Aspinall 221-543; M. Curtis 191; J. Haight 202; C. Wyman 231-579. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 54-26; Cook Jackson 52­ 32; Wolverines 51-33; Brushworks 50-34; Viatec 45-39; Heads Out 43.5-40.5: Gutter Dusters 43.5-40.5; All But One 43-41; Late Comers 40-44; Ten Pins 40-44; We’re A Mess 39-41; Bad Habit H 38-46; Who’s Up? 37.5-46.5: Mercy 37-47; Dynamic Buds 37-47; Oops! 35-49; No Name Yet 34.5-549.5; Rocky R 32-52. Ladies Good Games and Series - L. Barnum 200-539; J. Gray 148; H. Service 198-521; D. Pennington 192; S. Ripley 170-374; A. Keillor 197; D. Bartimus 224­ 557; R. Lydy 211-541; C. Main 148; J. Lancaster 165; T. Bush 152-421; B. West 188-436; E. Johnson 154; T. Huey 175; N. Taylor 143. Mens Good Games and Series - R. Roush 204-564; J. Barnum 222-594; T. Gray 220-572; E. Keeler 203: C. Martin 226- 612; G. Cooley 190-515; J. Gillons 225-591; D. James 223-619; K. Meaney 219-589; S. Sanborn 218; M. Kuhlman 227- 590; J. Bartimus 223-602; K. McDonald 187-481; W. Brodock 190-483; R. Lancaster 178; B. Ruthruff 214; M. Keeler 203; B. Keeler 210-576; J. Bush 224; R. Fay 200; S. Peabody 238; A. Taylor 198. Tuesday Trios Kenny Lee Builders 45.5-26.5; Cook Jackson 42.5-29.5; Trouble 41-31; Need Help 40-32; CBBC 38.5-33.5; Shirley s Chuckwagon 38-34; Hastings Bowl 33-39, Scebcrs Auto Body 29-43; 3 Fates 29-43; 3 Blind Mice 23.5-48.5. High Games and Series - S. Reid 189; D. Dutcher 187; R. Miller 157; S. VandenBurg 184; L. Trumble 165; D. Harding 155; T. Redman 222-518; M. Sears 163; D. Seeber 188; D. James 150: N. Hook 161; B. Hayes S. Zaleswki 209­ 523; W. Main 2O9-525?t. Kienutske 165; J. Rice 173; P. Ramey’ 162; R. Brummel 186; V. Green 170. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 15-1; TVCCU 10-6; Consumers Concrete 9-7; Viking 9-7; All­ state 8-8; Plumb’s 8-8; Yankee Zephyr 4­ 12; Bye 1-15. Men’s High Games & Series - R. O’Keefe 228-615; L. Miller 245-652; D. Clements 169; L. Burch 191; G. Heard 235­ 644; R. Conger 209-516; S. Hause 207­ 543. Women’s High Games & Series - A. Larsen 199; C. O’Keefe 183; D. Johnson 170; V. Scobey 155. Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 57-27; Pet World 51-33; Barry County Transit 48.5-35.5; B. & R. Testing 43-41; Shamrock Tavern 42-42; Hastings Bowl 40.5-43.5; Coleman Agency - Hastings 44; Mills Landing 38.5-45.5; Stefano’s Pizza 37.5-46.5; Miller’s Exc. 37­ 47; Richie’s Koffee Shop 35-49; Cedar Creek Groc. 34-50. High Games & Series - T. Phenix 161; K. Ward 147; B. Reed 112; L. Barnum 181; J. Madden 198-509; D. McCollum 221­ 596; K. Hawthorne 145; J. Wyant 221-547; P. McLaughlin 201; E. Hammontree 200­ 533; S. Varney 167; T. Hendrick 124; J Varney 188; D. Greenfield 147; C. Hurless 158; J. Gasper 198-559; D. Curtis 182; C. Keller 215-523; C. Curtis 130; A. Smith 163; D Aspinall 140; T. Shaeffer 184; S. Snider 181; C. Groff 171; T. Lotus 172; R. Brown 146; A. Tinkler 140; V. Goodenough 146; L. Apsey 193; L. Irwin 175. J. Madden picked up the 6-7 split. LEGAL NOTICES Mortgage Sale. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by E. STEVEN SMITH and LINDA N. SMITH, husband and wife, of 57921 Usbome Road. Freeport. Ml 49325. Michigan, Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE Mortgagee, dated the 2nd of Apnl. 1997. and recorded in the cf*«ce of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of Apnl. 1997 in Liber 690, Page 260, Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 31. 1997. Series 1997-B on the 15th day of May. 1998 and recorded in Instrument No. 1022313. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four & 37/100 ($51.684.37). and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day ol February. 2002 at 1.00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan (that being the buridmg vhere the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hekl). of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, which interest thereon at 11.2500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sunt or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Township of Carlton. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the NE comer of the East 50 acres of South 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 8 West and further described as Metes and Bounds Property. During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/24/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248)269-8684 (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford M. Morse and Brenda S. Morse, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 22. 1993, and recorded on May 17. 1993 m Uber 572. on Page 06. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Principal Residential Mortgage, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated October 2. 1998. which was recorded on November 16.1998, in document no. 1020903 in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO ANO 46/100 dollars ($41,342.46). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Said mortgage modified by a loan modification record­ ed on March 20, 2001 in document no. 1057000. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In; Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m., on March 7.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 and the West 1/2 of Lot 4. Block 2 of James Dunning's replatted addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 5. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.324? a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200133283 Wolves (2Z21) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board c! Appeals will conduct a pubic hearing tor the following TABLED CASE NUMBER V-1-2002 - Duane VanBuren. LOCATION: 14675 KeSogg School Rd., « Section 28 of Barr; Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 20x17-ft addition and a I3x28-ft addition to an existing ga.age that is too dose to the property line (2.49-ft), the minimum is 8-ft, in the C-2 zon­ ing district. CASE NUMBER V-2-20Q2 - Dana M» shall (applicant), Dana A Connte Marshall (property owners). LOCATION: 6123 Rook Rd. in Section 7 of Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a second home onto one parcel of land in the AR Zoning District. CASE NUMBER * Keith A Julia Beach. LOCATION: 702 W Hickory Rd., n Section 30 of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 34x12-ft deck closer to the road than allowed (31 ft), the minimum is 50-ft. in the RL-1 zoning dis­ trict. MEEI1NGJ2AIE: February 12. 2001. HM£: 7:30 p.m. PLACE; Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper ty(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed oetow or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance application^) ts/are available for pubic inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m ) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetongheanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown/County Adrrumstrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (616) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (1/31) FORECLOSURE NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1892 OF TITLE IS OF THE UNITED STATES CODE YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the condition of a mortgage made by Jeff A Stomck ano Vickie M. Skjnck aka Vicki M Slunick husband and wife to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage, dated June 20, 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in instrument number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assignad to The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for the DU ABS Trust Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2000-7 by an assignment dated December 19. 2001. and recorded on January 4. 2002 in instrument num­ ber 1072433 Barry County Records Mtohigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Eighty Five Cents ($59.134.85) including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml on February 28.2002 at 1:00 p.m. Sted premises are situated n the City of Plainwell. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: The land in the Township of OrangevHte. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as follows: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1X4 of Section 19. and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. al m Section 19. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaM be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: January 7. 2002 Michael M. Grand. Attorney 31731 NORTHWESTERN HWY . »280w FARMINGTON HILLS. Ml 48334 (248)851-4411 (2/14) MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax Sie.045-OB24 ALLIED MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP. Caledonia, Ml An Equal Opportunity Lender Phone 616-877-4235/Fax 616-877-0476/e-mall nlbnl@voyager.net www.trademarkrealty.com 90S S Broadway (M-J7) • Hasting■ OPEN HOUSE 5UND/IV, FCnRUBRV 3”" • on PM M S7 south of Hastiness to east on M 79 to south on McKeown Rd. to 37KO MCKEOWN RO. • HOST/HCS COUNTRY LIUINC CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 341 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER W OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1«T0. AS AMENDED. TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS. A complete copy ot Ordinence Ml M eveiMMe lor inspection at me City Clerk s Oftce. Crty Hal. 201 E Slate Street. Hastings. Mrotagar. This ordinance shall take ettect and shall be ,n lull lorce from me dale ol Its pubbeafron in me Hastings Banner pursuant Io the Charter lor me Crty ol Hastings Moved by May. second by Tubbs thal Ordinance No 340 be adopted Yeas Tubbs. McIntyre. May. Jasperse. Hawtons, Bleam. Wood and Campbell TMK-298 - Hasting, Charter Twp., Hastings Schools - Remodeled 3 bedroom, 1-112 story farm house lealunng 1997 formal dmmg room with maple Hoot and Svmg room with ceramc wood stove aootion Newer Pena Windows throughout. 200 amp elecmeal, root, siting, lumaca. Bradford White water healer, above ground pod. paved dnve. 32x« pde bam garage with power and concrete. 20,36 bam. private country location on large shaded lol Compere at $132,900 Nays: None. Absent: Spencer I. Event G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify thal a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of January 2002 is available at the City Clerk's Office. Everil G. Manshum, City Cleric �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 31. 2002 NEWS Delton Middle School honor roll told Fifth Grade All As — Angela Boysen, Audrey Brown, Douglas Campbell, Janet Fase, Jo­ anna Hoeberlinc, Melissa Julian. Adam Keys, Stephanie Kirk-Johnson, Steven Kirk-Johnson, Sarah Kucharek, Elizabeth McCord, Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Thomas Muma, Dalton Parmenter, Adrienne Schro­ eder, Samantha Vickery. Libby Warren and Brandon Western. Honor Roll — Charles Anderson, Blaec Anderson, Emily Arnold, Morgan Babcock, Chelsea Bagley. Hillary Bagley, Alexander Bork, Jason Broadhurst, Amber Bruder, Thaddeus Calkins, Jordan Case, Hannah Chadderdon, Andrew Chapman, Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Darnel, Allison Deschaine, William Doran, Peter Duquesne I. Mandy Dye. Taylor Earl, Lacey Edgerton, Lydia Ely, Patrick Files, James Fletcher, David Fulton McCarty, Rebecca Gaylor, Colleen Geiger, Ashley Giuzio, Anna Goldsworthy, Britani Gouin, Colleen Har­ mon, Taylor Harris Kingsley, Alison Hawk, Samuel Hoff, Donovan Hoffman, Sarah Holroyd, Stefan Jovanovich, Jordan Keaglc, Tarah Keim, Kenneth Kelley, Lau­ ren Knollenbcrg, Loma Lane, Raymond Lindsey, Joshua Marzic, Carol Matthews, Daniel McIntyre, William Moon, Cody Morse, Nicholas Mueller, John Payne, Dar­ rin Pursley, Jeremy Reigler, Sarah Robbins, Rustina Roe, Quinn Seaver, Jennifer Slagei, Brennan Smith, Lisa Solomon. Emily Stevens, Matthew Tuftcdal, Wesley Wandell, Garrett Warner, Sara Weimer. Kyle Wnuk and Jason Wolthuis. Sixth Grade AH As — Rachel Beeler, Paul Belcher, Eric Boehm, Caitlin Champion, Mitchell Duquesnel, McKenzie Earl, Emma Garri­ son, Kathryn Goy, Matthew Julian, Jared Lindberg, Sara McDuff, Chase Mills, Jill Brownell, Kelsey Deibcrt. Hannah Goy, Jordan Haines. Stefannic Hammond. Katce Hogoboom. Laura Knight. Amber Okeley. Kyle Purdum. Tori Ritchie, Katherine Smith, Amanda Strick, Rylce Trantham and Heather Whittemore. Honor Roll — Amber Andrews. Amanda Berry, Laura Bortic. Amanda Boss, Bren­ don Boyle. Janet Brooks. Abbie Brown, Brittany Burandt, Adam Calkins, Kelsey Chapple, Grady Cooke, Elizabeth Corstange, Morris Doxtader. Nicole Dykgraaf, Walker Eason. JoAnne Ehrhardt, Alicia Farrah, Amanda Flick. Kelsey Gray, Nicholas Haas, Robert Hammond, Jacob Hardy, Alisha Harmon, Lacic Harvath, Amanda Hunter, Katlin Jacobs, Keely Ja­ cobs, Bethany Johncock, Adam Keaglc, David Kidd. Kristen Marble, Katlynn McCormick, Zachary Mueller, Carolyn Muma, Joshua Newhouse, Andrew Newkirk, Destiny Newton, Kristyn Norris, John Ovcrbcek, Timothy Panos, Hilary Phelps, Colten Porter, Troy Quick, Jacob Rackley, Chadwic Ramsey, Samantha Rhoda, Daniel Roberts, Kyle Rombaugh, Ashley Ruthruff, Casey Smith. Crystal Smith, Jessica Sweat, Gwen Taylor, Joshua Thcmins, Steven Tiffany, Ross Van­ dermeer, Candace VanDyk, Amber Wal­ ters, Molly Warren, Whitney Wolfe and Kaylcc Woodmansee. Newton, Samantha Reynolds, David Rob­ erts, Shawn Schut, Kelsie Smith, Chelsea Streeter, Justin Vandermeer. Rachael Wil­ liams and Jessica Wine. 6th Grade Honor Roll-Joseph Amaro, Amy Aukerman, Brent Baldridge, Beth Barker, Nicholas, Blacken, Samantha Cooke, Bailey Davis. Erika Dennany, Cas­ sandra Desness, Michael DeWaters. Brian Diaz, Raigen Harger, Gabriel Hayford, Morgan Hennessey, Curtis Kelly, Kelsey Ketola, Nicholas Kuykendall, Jcrika La­ pointe-Howard, Bailey Lester, Andrew Liceaga, Corrine Lubbers, Sarah McCord, Justine McCowan. Christopher Miller. Mary Minehart, Lavonnc Ogg, Marc Os­ born, Amy Patrick, Blain Patrick, Joshua Baker. Ryann Rankin. Brandon Reynolds, Shawn Rine, Whitney Roberts, Steven Ross, Jessica Samis, Steven Scoby. Lacy Seamans, Jordan Smith, Joel Solomon II, Andrew Spaulding, Corey Spencer, Jona­ than Spencer, Christopher Storck. Amber Strick, Zachary Swank, Jessy Vance-Smith, Koty Watson. Joshua Whittemore, Jessica Wines, Kirk Wolschleger and Martin Workman. All As Eighth Grade All As — Andrea Beach, Alcxandrea Bromley, Laura Crookston, Kendra Davis, Paul Diaz, Kathryn Humphrey, Rachel Humphreys, Marissa Ingle, Cassandra Jurecic, Kariannc Kozan, Aliscia Leo, Claire Moore. Anna Nielsen, Samantha Patrick and Katharina Wine. Honor Roll — Rachel Alaniz, Brandon Alman, Nicholas Archer, Conrad Beeler, Keri Beertema, Heather Billin, Brett Bissett, Jennifer Boss. Cassie Brinley, Bran­ don Butzirus, Darin Card, Jessica Cardiff, Kimberly Case, Lindsay Christie, Elizabeth Cleven, Lindsay Curry, Melissa Dennany, Tyler Deschaine, Laura DeSloovcr, Stepha­ nie Desness, LaTbnya Diskin, Nicholas Dudley, Maria Fales, Anthony Farrah, Jo­ siah Farrell, Whitney Fisher, Deanna Fliearman, Thomas Foran, Timothy Geibig. Ashly Goldsworthy, Ross Green, Jack Grif­ fin. Michael Guess, Grant Harville, Andre Hile, Tracy Hoekstra, Stacey Hughes, Annamarie Kazeks, Ashley Keys, Melissa Liedeke, Amy Lillibridge, Katie Madden, Christopher Madill, Shane Martindale, Ni­ cole Marzic, Cecilia Mayberry, Anthony Mead, Emily NcWkir.' Jonathan Osborne. DiHon Oris. Cod>Mey. RaycM Ratfkih, Eric Reynolds. Melfosa Robbins, Cori Ross, Erika Schroeder, Landon Scoby, Al­ lene Smith, Katie Smoczynski, Andy Spencer, Brian Springer, Benjamin Strick, Logan Thorn, Kristy Tidd, Kate Tomlin, Paul Tripp, Angel VanDyk, Amy Watson, Seventh Grade — Samantha Bennett. Kelsey Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sato NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in toe conditions c! a certain Mortgage made by James J. Lawson, a sin0o rnan. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, doted October 23, 1997, and recorded In the Office ol toe Register o( Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 12, 1997, in Document No. 1003971, on which Mortgage Notice. tor principal and interest, the sum of $116,632.23 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ol sate contained in said NOW THEREFORE, Notice •• hereby given thetonbbrohT, 2002. at 1:00 pyn.. on the Beps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that and add to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney Mortgagee Conseco Ft nines Servicing Mortgage as toMows. to-wit: Parcel B-4 That part of the Souto 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North. the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 28*33* East 132420 toot along the West line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 58'13* East 482.00 feet atorg toe South tine of said South 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 56*17 East 241.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 28'33" West 362.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 5715* West 241.00 test along toe South line of toe North 300 teat of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of toe Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 28'33* East 362.24 feet to toe Point of Beginning. Subject to and together wtto an ease­ ment for ingress, egress and public utility purpos­ es over toe South 66 feet of the East 671.20 feet of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ol the Southwest 1/4. Ths redemption period shall be six (6) months doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aben- Conoeco Finance Servicing Corporation BRAaStViSHER. ALWARD 6 ROY. P.C. By. DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor toe Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Mtettigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 F (2/28) ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in too conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. Milter and Linda MHter. husband and wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 22.1999. and recorded on November 29. 1999 in Document 01038490. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank Ono, National Association. as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 22.1999, which was recorded on August 9, 2000. in Document 01045361, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTYTWO AND 01/100 dokars ($83,942.0’ including interest at 12.200% per annum Under too power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given ’hat said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1XX) p.m. on February 14, 2002. Said premisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan. and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast’comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 9. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 315 foot along the North 1/8 line of said Section; thonce South 22 degrees 45 minutes Weet, 1219.6 feet along the center line of Lindsey Road Right-of-Way for toe True Place of Bo^nntnt; Adam Wcyerman and Jessica Workman. Keep your friends and relatives informed! feet along said centerline; thence North 83 degrees 59 minutes West. 245.5 feet, thonce South 77 degrees 17 minutes West. 50 *eet; thence North 87 degrees 28 minutes West. 432.16 toot to the point of intersection of a tine herein under described as line *A*; thence North 14 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds East. 360 feet, more of less, along Line "A" to a point which lies North 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds. West from the Point of Beginning of this descrip­ tion; thence South 75 degrees 54 minutes 20 sec- Send them Beginning. Line 'A' being described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; and running thonce West 40 rods tor the Ptace of Beginning; thence Southwesterly to the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 9 and tor the Place of Ending. The redemption period shall be 12 inonth(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: January 3.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys ar J Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File >200020136 Panthers (1/31) To subscribe call 945-9554 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Muttley Gallup QUALITY CAR CLEANING (6/10/90—1/12/02) ... passed away early January 12th. He was a faithful companion. He enjoyed riding and visiting with his master. He always loved the doggie biscuits that ladies at the bank gave him. He has been quite a character in our community. Surviving are his owner and best friend. Gary Gallup and famil), Dusty Jaworski and Gary Collins. Special thanks to Dr. Hart for his effort in the middie of the night, his kindness and caring for our dear friend, Muttley. He will be missed by all who rw knew him. I I ' < i K -Z I I i ■ I ' Barry County is currently accepting bids for carpeting the ground floor and first floor of our historic courthouse. Bid forms may be obtained at the Clerk’s office until Wednesday, February 13, 2002. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled in the administration conference room at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2002. All questions will be addressed at that time. For more information, call Tim Neeb at 945-1293 or 838-7084 NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING, MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP ANO DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL R0. 7 Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday. Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Lake Odessa Community Library at the close of open hours. This meeting is in preparation for the annua! meeting when directors will be elected for three year terms. The terms are staggered so only two or three are elect­ ed each year. Any members are eligible to attend. On that same evening, the library story time for families meets at 6 p.m. Sarah Evans will be the storyteller. Her topic will be mythical creatures. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet next week on Saturday. Feb. 9. Lori Fox of Portland will be the speaker. Her topic will be “Making Sense of the Census.” By comparing the census which is taken every ten years, one can chart a fam­ ily with its children coming of age and leav­ ing home and of past members being bom. Often a child was called Benjamin F. when he is an infant and ten years later he is list­ ed as Frank. One would guess that his prop­ er name may have been Benjamin Franklin. Sarah A. may well be Alice on the next cen­ sus. The meeting will be at Lake Manor on the Saturday at I p.m. Members are free to visit the society library next door following the meeting. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet in two weeks on Thursday evening. Feb. 14. The reprinted 1884 history of Ionia and Montcalm counties is proving to be a popu­ lar item. It was first sold to members of the genealogy society who had the sense to pre­ order. Once the books arrived, publicity was printed in the Bonanza Bugle and the Sebewa Recollector. Those sources brought a wave of purchases. Then the information was put on the internet. That has generated still more orders which right now are com­ ing thick and fast. At the present rate of sale, there will soon be a bare spot were the books have been stacked. The price is $52 which was the original price back in 1881. Pam Swiler is the lady to contact if you want to buy a book. Kathy Smith from Lakewood UM was the guest speaker at Central UMC or Sunday while the local pastor was on vaca­ tion. Mary Morrice of Lake Manor had surgery on Friday al Pennock Hospital. Sometimes we hear news broadcasts and then wonder what is the aftermath of an event. A report from Baldwin is that fol­ lowing the Tuesday crash in which a car sideswiped a bus carrying 30 JV ball play• ers, coaches and cheerleaders a lot hap_ ; ! pened. Students were scattered in “ ‘‘ field while awaiting ambulances to take them to three area hospitals after their bus over­ turned. Meantime back at the school, emer­ gency cards were pulled on each of the stu­ dents known to be on the bus. Bruce Gariock’s son was to list the riders and then type in the name of the hospital to which each was transported. When the secretaries had run the entire list, they had not been able to contact a single parent. Many par­ ents were en route to the game which was to be played at Holton. The school superintendeni was in Detroit at a conference. He was notified promptly whereupon he headed for Muskegon's Hackley Hospital. When the phone calls began filtering back to the school from parents at the scene using cell phones, they reported who had gone where. The immediate order was that no students were to be released except to their parents. Once the nine ambulances had taken those most hurt, a Holton school bus was used to transport every person on bus. left standing, to be checked at one of the hospi­ tals. Gerber Hospital in Fremont was used for some but most had gone to Hackley. Then the plan was upset when those stu­ dents released without treatment were taken home by their parents but maybe a neighbor went also. Most injuries were cuts and bruises. One person presumed to be all right was found the next day to have a broken arm. The staff at school was finally able to return home at 8:30 that evening. School 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS _____________ 616/945-5607 I __________ Village of Nashville RESIDENTS Notice is hereby given that any legal voter, who is not already registered to vote, may register with their respective Clerk on Monday. February 11,2002, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER. Clerk office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., to be eligible to vote in the March Village General Election to be held on Tuesday. March 11, 2002. was delayed for two hours the next day to give students, teachers and staff a little break for added rest. Each day remaining in the week, a few more students returned to classes. The team’s schedule for the rest of the season was cancelled to allow the mem­ bers to heal without added trauma from a contact sport. One gratifying report later came from Hackley Hospital whose staff marvelled at the obvious friendship and loyalty exhibited by the players, coaches and teachers both black and white toward each other with color no item. The Muskegon medical people were impressed favorably. A second bus from Baldwin was sent lo transport home any riders whose parents did not come for them. The bus had only two passengers. All others had ndes with parents or the parents of friends. The varsity team was unaffected except for the dampening of school spirit by the accident. On Saturday, several officers and mem­ bers came to the depot and removed Christmas decorations and did other sea­ sonal projects. Dozens of photos from the file cabinets were put into acid-free pockets for albums for long-term protection from deterioration. There were several visitors who came to buy photo cards or books. Meantime three members of the genealogy society are at work taking inventory of their library. Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids was the house of worship where infant Malena lone Kind was baptized on Jan. 13. Her parents are Brick and Carole Ann Kind. Local relatives who attended were her great-grandmother Mrs. Maurice (Betty) Carey, her great-great-grandmother Reine Peacock, grandfather Roger Winkler. Sue Taylor and daughter. Larry and Debra Winkler of Hastings. Michael and Jane Winkler of Hamilton, plus her Grand Rapids grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kind. The Women’s Fellowship will meet on Wednesday. Feb. 13 at I p.m. in the dining room of first Congregational Church. Dr. Lola Haller will bring a book review and her topic will be ”My Favorite Teacher.” The VFW Post will host its monthly flea market on Feb. 8 and 9 with the usual hours. Tables are available for rent. Calvin College has announced its fall dean’s list. Included are Julie Slate and Cherith Goodemoot (Mrs. Dan). Western has on its list Nicole Jorgensen studying English. Addi Radcliff, majoring in Phys. Ed.. Mary Ann Walliczek with an English major. Michigan State listed its fall semester graduates. The<• list* includes Andrew Mitchell, electrical engineering and Jason Huynh of Clarksville Road with a degree in English. Andrew and wife, Rachael, live on Fifth Avenue. Jason is the son of Han and Judy (Linebaugh) Huynh. Judy is a teacher at fido. Jason is a Lakewood graduate. The second listing from MSU is of honor stu­ dents. This list includes Sam Nash and Kellie Rosenberger of Clarksville. Linsey Newton and Kaleena Teachworth of Lake Odessa; Lisa Eavey and Cori Ann Remming of Woodland. Kaleena is daugh­ ter of Fred and Connie Teachworth. Lisa and Cori share having doctor fathers. Lisa’s father is a DVM and Cori’s father is an optometrist. Yet another act of publicity from MSU is the word that Jeremy Steele, who is a fourth year journalism student, has won a $1,500 scholarship from the Michigan Press Association Foundation. His first experi­ ence in Lakewood High School with com­ munity journalism came with his reporting on the Lakewood district’s eighth attempt at passing a millage to build a middle school and remodel four elementary buildings. On the MSU campus he wrote about the MSU police conducting an undercover investiga­ tion of a campus activist group. The above college announcements come from the Ionia Sentinel. Help is available for local seniors through the Ionia County Commission on Aging at Lake Manor on Feb. 5 and March 6 from 9 tol 1:30 a.m The same type of help is offered at the Clarksville Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 5 and Tuesday, March 5 with February hours 12:30 to 130 p.m. and in March from 10 to II un. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 31.2002 - Page 15 New laws should increase number of Hospice patients “We are excited. It also takes some of the stigma off of the word Hospice,” Van­ Dyken said. The new law allows physicians to certify hospice services for a person who has a limited life expectancy due to ad­ vanced illness rather than only having six months or less to live as in the past. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Overall, the slate's new “End of Life” legislation is expected to boost the caseload for Barry Community Hospice, said Clini­ cal Manager Barbara VanDyken. “I think it will take awhile," she added. Police Beat (continued) ‘Strange acting’ man arrested HASTINGS - Police said a 26-ycar-old Hastings man who had been reportedly “act­ ing strange” while confronting employees of a Hastings credit union Monday had nee­ dle track marks and a syringe in his possession. “He was going around saying he was God and Jesus and the Devil all in one and that he created them himself,” said Sgt. James Lee of the Hastings City Police Department. “He also started an argument with one of the patrons in the doorway. He was not in a sober state of mind.” Police were unable, however, to find a substance in the needle other than a small amount of blood. The man was arrested for disorderly conduct and taken to the Barr) County Jail. Man held on child molesting charges HASTINGS - Comments made by an 11-year-old girl to school personnel has led to charges of first degree rape against a 30-year-cld Hastings man. Police said Gary Lee Parsons has been accused of molesting the child at least three times over the past two years. He was arrested by the Hastings City Police Department when he turned himself in on Monday and was arraigned Tuesday on two counts of first degree and one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct. He is free on $1,000 cash bond awaiting a Feb. 6 pre-exam hearing. “We were contacted by the Family Independence Agency, who where contacted by school officials," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “The investigation is ongoing.” Tools stolen from Bird Road garage JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A number of tools were taken from a Bird Road ga­ rage sometime before Jan. 23 when the thefts were discovered, according to the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan State Police. Taken was an electric saw worth nearly $400 and a $600 drill. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Shelbyville man fires gun in argument ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A fight which led to a 34-year-old Shelbyville man ;ring a .44 Magnum Colt revolver at a woman Jan. 19 has led to multiple felony charges, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Deputies reported that Larry Scott Madden registered a .09 percent blood alcohol content when be was arrested in his Marsh Road home. Police were called after he allegedly entered the home of a neighbor, argued with the woman, laid the gun on the table and struck her in the face. He then allegedly took the gun and went home where four children were asleep. When the woman arrived at the house, he allegedly met her at the door with the gun and told her to leave, saying she did not belong there. “He had the gun pointed down in his right hand, to the left of her,” said deputies. “When she started to say ‘Scott,* he fired one round into the deck to the left of where she was standing.” The woman then entered a vehicle and fled the area, calling the police from a nearby gas station. Officers surrounded the house and had Barry County Central Dispatchers call the man and tell him to go to the door and step outside. “He came to the door once and then went back inside,” deputies reported. Madden went to the door a second time after another call from dispatchers. “Sgt. (Bill) Johnson ordered him to show his hands on the door casing,” reported po­ lice. “He was very argumentative and kept backing in and out cf the door frame.” Deputy Robert Fueri then approached the entrance from the side and police were able to get inside the home with Madden. “He insisted that nothing happened and that no shots were fired,” deputies reported. “He refused to allow police to look at his weapons.” Police discovered the gun had been fired recently and they located a bullet hole in the deck, rccordini; to the police report. Midden was eventually arrested and charged with felonious assault, using a gun in the commission of felony, resisting police and domestic violence. He was scheduled for a arraignment and a pre-exam hearing on the charges Wednesday, Jan. 30. The results of those hearings were not available at press time Wednesday. “This will take so much more of the bur­ den off physicians in diagnosing six months or less to live,” she said. “The whole reason for these bills is to al­ low people to die in comfort and to die on their own time. These bills will make that happen a lot easier. It takes some of the fear out of the process, especially eliminat­ ing the language of six months or less (to live.) Not only are physicians reluctant to make that kind of a pronouncement on peo­ ple, but families are reluctant to face it as well. Who wants to say to someone that you have six months or less to live? It really isn’t our decision as to whether they have six months or less to live anyway.” Language to coincide with the new laws has to be changed in insurance policies across the board in Michigan and in the Medicare/Medicaid programs, VanDyken said. Soon after the new legislation passed, a few people called the local hospice won­ dering if they qualified for services. She welcomes all calls and notes there is never any pressure to sign up for hospice. Respite care to help alleviate the burden for caregivers is available through hospice, too. VanDyken recalled that a woman had been taking care of her ill husband for quite some time, and the only reason she called hospice was out of desperation because she had not been able to sleep for three nights. “People don’t have to get to that point,” she said. “One of the super things about Barry County is that people donate money to us for respite care for families. So we pay to have folks come in and spend the night so that the caretakers can sleep and not feel so worn out, and we do it as often as necessary.” One aspect of hospice care that Van­ Dyken hopes will change is the length of time hospice staff can work with patients. Unfortunately, she said, many people wait until they are at the end of the dying stage before requesting hospice care. “That doesn’t have to be...We could have helped them and their families bcfore...I’m hoping the new legislation will help with that as well.” A local nurse, VanDyken said, summed up the situation perfectly when she recently said: ‘If you get Hospice in early enough, they have time to do their magic. But, if you wait too long, they don’t have time to get the patient comfortable and time to work with the family and get them pre­ pared.’ Hospice care k pffered in patients’ homes, nursing home* and assisted care fa­ cilities. Each person is treated with an indi­ vidualized plan of care customized to his/her needs. The aggressive treatment of pain and the provision for emotional sup­ port allow people in the last stage of life to set their life in order, participate in con­ versations with family and friends, and to seek closure to any long-standing issues in their life, VanDyken has said. Hospice is available to ali individuals with limited life expectancies (and their families) regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, creed, sexual orientation or physical condition. “Hospice treats the penon, instead of the disease; focuses on the family, instead of just the individual; and emphasizes the quality of life, instead of its duration. "Hospice uses the combined knowledge and skills of an interdisciplinary team, in­ cluding physicians, nurses, home health aides, social workers, spiritual caregivers and volunteers." Barry Community Hospice staff stresses that each hospice patient is “the captain of the boat and we’re in the boat with them. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations.. Delton Other Hasting* • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Northview Grocery • Perm-Nook Gifts • Plumb's •R&J’s • Tom’s Market • Thornapplc Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Banfield General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • RJ Sportsman Ialt* Odessa • • • • Crystal Flash Lake-0 Shell Carl’s Market L.O. Express Nashville • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Hotra Pharmacy • • • • • Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpasuch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery * • • • • - Middleville —Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop We're pulling the oars, but they are always calling the shots,” VanDyken said. “That isn’t always true in health care, but it is true in hospice. We give them (the patients) the menu of services; they pick and choose. They can change them as often as they want to. If they don’t want one of us to come, they tell us that and, we don’t come. It’s just totally left up to them. “It is all palliative care in that we don’t do curative measures,” she said of hospice. “Wc don’t have people who are still in the process of chemotherapy. Once in a while we have someone in who is having radia­ tion therapy...Otherwisc, we arc totally geared to noninvasive symptom control. “So people don’t have to go to the doc­ tors if they don’t want to. They don’t have to go back to the hospital if they don’t want to. They can put their energy into living their last months or weeks as they wish.” “One of the big other changes in this bill was the one about requiring nursing homes to offer hospice services within their facil­ ity. That’s really been difficult for that to happen. Most people see that as a duplica­ tion of services, when, in fact, it’s not. It’s an additive to what the nursing home staff can do. People get more of what they de­ serve when they have hospice in a nursing home. They get more attention. They get more care. They get more of a mind, body, spirit care as well as the physical care," VanDyken said. “...The (new) law says that if nursing homes do not offer hospice services, there is a penalty as far as their funding goes. They are also requiring hospitals to inform people about hospice services, but there’s no penalty involved.” With hospitals providing information about hospice services, she expects that to raise awareness and knowledge about pain management and treatment options. A big plus for hospice, VanDyken said, is that the new legislation establishes a new electronic system to track prescription drugs. “Doctors and hospice have just been lim­ ited in getting pain medication to people that’s effective because the system that has been in place required, up until now, was very cumbersome. Doctors could not call in narcotic drugs. They had to carry around a special prescription pad...and had to have more information for it than they do for a regular prescription pad. It’s cumbersome and it just adds to their difficulties. The new electronic system will take about six months to a year to put in place, she said. Gov. John Engler’s End of Life Commis­ sion “learned that Michigan leads the na­ tion in the use of classic painkillers that not only arc less effective than narcotics but alsc cause liver damage. That’s a struggle for hospices when we’re trying to get effec­ tive pain medication for people at end of life. The new system will really reduce all of that burden. It’s an electronic system. The pharmacist will do it. The doctors won’t have to take a part in it except to write or call in. We’re very pleased about that. It will make it easier for doctors to give us those medications. “We try to eliminate all pain. We’re pretty successful at it - it’s way up in the high 90s percentile of people that we can get real comfortable at the end of their lives,” VanDyken said of Hospice. “That’s something in Barry County that’s particularly quite interesting to over­ come because so many older generation people saw their parents die in pain, and they assume they have to die in pain, too, that it’s just a normal process. So they are reluctant to even tell people that they are in pain. That’s one of the reasons why there is such a high percentage of people dying in pain. That’s also another thing we hope to reverse." The new legislation also eliminates the term "intractable pain” from state statutes. Taking those words out “means that no matter what the pain is, you try to do some­ thing about it. “I'm very proud of this medical commu­ nity for coming to the point where they are not afraid to give the kinds and amounts of medication that it often takes to help some­ one...," VanDyken said. Barry Community Hospice, based in Hastings, may be reached by calling 948­ 8452. SW STANDING i ABOVE ; ■THE REST: Per Diem P.iy For Expedited Solos, Teams ■nd Trainers Gun Lake • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Deiautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geraldine K. Guiembo. a Single Woman (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc, Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2000. and recorded on June 27. 2000 in Uber Document No. 1046019. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereol the sun. ol ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 40/100 dollars ($174,320.40). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjtL. on March 14. 2002. Slid rremises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 338.0 Feet of that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 9. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. Lying East of the East Une of the West 222 75 Feet of Sato Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Together with a Private Dnve Easement for Ingress and Egress over the East 66.0 Feet ol that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sato Section 9. Lying North of the North Line of the South 338 0 Feet of Sted Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 4200210501 Mustangs-B (2/28) Nonce or mc-ngano rorecioeure uate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur Spaukfing and Tracy Conkfin a single man and a single woman, as joint tenants, with full rights of survivorship (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services.lnc.. Mortgagee, dated March 2. 1999. and recorded on March 4. 1999 in Uber Document No. 1026007. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to tne wees rwgo Tsarer wenRescxa. neoons Association f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 27, 1999, which was recorded on December 13. 2000, in Liber Document No. 1052835. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 47/100 dollars ($71,655.47). including interest at 10.140% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 14. 2002. Sato premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 9 West tor a Place ol Beginning. Thence West 400 Feet; Thence South 200 Feet Thence East 400 Feet Thence North 200 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with a NonExdusive Easement in Common with Others that is Appurtenant Thereto for Purposes of Ingress and Egress Thereto over the Following Described Premises: Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter cf the Southwest Quarter of Sato Section 14, Tan 1 North, Range 9 West lor a Place of Beginning; Thence South 150 Feet Thence East 30 Feet; Thence North 150 Feet Thence West 30 Fee’ to the Place of Beginning, situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATON. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Troll P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File No. 200210891 Mustangs (2/28) THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 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January 31. 2002 Raid nets two methamphetamine labs in Castleton house trailer by Shelly Sober Staff Writer A Nashville man s failure to use his turn signal in Lake Odessa early Thursday led to authorities raiding his Thornapplc Lake Es­ tates home and confiscating two metham­ phetamine labs, four guns, ingredients for making the illegal drug, scales and a large amount of finished product, police said. “I’ve lived here 25 years and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said a neighbor HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800440-1570 Ext.5085 24hn. who asked not to be identified. Darrell Hobert Watson, 37. lives in the mobile home park with his wife, Autumn, 34, who was arrested on unrelated Eaton County charges. The couple also has two pre-iecn children who live in the home. Watson is being held in the Ionia County Jail on $20,000 bonu on charges stemming from the traffic stop including one felony count of methamphetamine possession and one misdemeanor count of marijuana pos- ALL CASH NOW! Land Contracts wanted, full or partial. Residential or Com­ mercial. FFR (616)299-0757 Vt S» Sith I \ t( I K Mani.,I- DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and exterior painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale A Jane Lester, (616)623­ 6686. WANT TO BUY: 2 burning barret with lids. Call (616)948-9706 PROTECT YOUR ROOF! Roof top snow removal. (616)948-z210 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs witn your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. WANTED STANDING TIMBER: Harvest time is here, don't forget that your wood lot is also a crop. Call today for select cutting ad­ vice. Use Horses or skidder. 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Lake Odessa Police Officer Chris Han­ son was on patrol at about 1:45 a.m. when he activated his overhead lights causing Watson to pull over in the parking lot of the Emerson Manor Apartments. “He (allegedly) found on Watson two containers of crystal methamphetamine, one containing one-quarter gram and one with three-quarters of a gram." said Police Chief John Shaw. “He also found one-half ounce of marijuana." In the back of the truck, Hanson found chemicals used in the production of meth­ amphetamine. Shaw said. “He (Watson) said he had left a bar in Charlotte and that he was on his way home," said Shaw, “which doesn’t really add up since he lives in Barry County." Barry County authorities enlisted the help of the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) and the West Michigan Enforce­ ment Team (WEMET) to obtain a search warrant. The three agencies, along with Hanson and the Nashville fire and ambulance de­ partments executed the raid at noon Thurs­ day after the children left for school. They were later turned over to family members. “Ifs the only meth lab that wc as a sher­ iffs department have taken off,” said Un­ dersheriff Don Ford. “SWET has taken some in Barry County but for us getting it and calling for assistance, this is a first." Officers in full hazardous materials pro­ tective gear discovered the two labs inside the home located on lot 123 of the mobile home park, said police. A large amount of chemicals and other production equipment was also found in­ side a shed next to the home which in­ cludes an addition used as a drug lab, po­ lice suspect. A loaded handgun was among the items seized from the home. “1 can’t image children living in that situation," said Ford, “but I also know it happens every day." Young’s Clean-Up from Grand Rapids, which specializes in hazardous material clean-up, was called to the scene to decon­ taminate the building, police said. Though no Barry County charges have been authorized as of press time Wednes­ day pending completion of the investiga­ tion, police suspect the production was not for the Watsons’ personal use. "No one makes this elaborate a set up for their own use," said Ford. Detectives said the total amount of fin­ ished product has not yet been measured. Methamphetamine is a synthetic stimu­ lant which has become a major problem across Michigan, according to the Michi­ gan Department of Community Health. “Other names for methamphetamine in­ clude speed, crystal meth, crank and cat,” the MDOCH states. The MDOCH has issued a reminder to farmers to lock and monitor their anhy­ drous ammonia tanks to deter theft by meth producers. “Meth labs are very dangerous to you, your family, and your neighbors," the authorities said. “They can explode, injur­ ing people and animals nearby and they produce toxic waste." Cookers often dump the toxic waste on the ground after making meth, said MDOCH, which offers a tip line, 1-866METH-TIP. ‘ “He (Hanson) did a good job of picking up that he had the components of metham­ phetamine in the truck,” said Shaw of Han­ son’s actions. “We’re pretty proud that our department had a role in taking this lab out of operation." / REPORT CRIME Generator stolen from construction site MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating the disappearance of a gas powered generator worth more than $500 from a construction site in the area of Assyria and Lawrence roads. Trooper Donna Thomas of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police welcomes phone calls from anyone with any information about who may have taken the generator, which is described as a red, Honda 3500. It was discovered missing on Jan. 24 by the contractor who owns the equipment, said Thomas. Thomas can be reached at 948-8283. Or, calls will be accepted by Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Burned car abandoned at Intersection JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A 1969 yellow Dodge Coronet was found destroyed by fire in the middle of the intersection of Mud Lake and Bird roads Saturday at 8 a.m.. according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers have identified the owner of the car who had not reported the car missing. “We’re investigating the circumstances around it," said Trooper Donna Thomas. “It looks like very suspicious circumstances.” Thomas said a kerosene heater was found on the car’s floor board. “To me, it looks like an obvious arson,” said Thomas, “but 1 don’t know why. The engine was still intact, no battery was found and the rear hubs were in the back scat, which tells me they put tires on it to bum it.” The case is still under investigation. School bus ‘sting* continues for TK THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - School bus drivers in the Thornapplc Kellogg school district are still experiencing problems with motorists passing buses on the red flashing lights while picking up and dropping off students. "They had two pass again last week,” said Trooper Donna Thomas. “They’re keeping a journal." That’s why troopers say they will continue lo execute their “sling” operation to cap­ ture the offenders which they fear will otherwise strike a child exiting or boarding a bos. The first ticket issued by troopers to a Hastings woman last fall resulted in the driver being fined $210. The woman had fought the ticket but the citation was upheld by Barry County District Court Magistrate Glenn Staup at an informal hearing Jan. 23. The sting operation involves one trooper riding on the bus to watch for cars disre­ garding the school bus red or yellow flashing lights. That trooper can then radio infor­ mation about the car and the license plate number to a second trooper stationed nearby in a patrol car. Child OK after being struck by car NASHVILLE - A 4-year-old Nashville boy was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings Saturday after he was struck by a car in a Sherman Street crosswalk at 11:45 a.m., according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Donna Thomas said Daniel Ohler was following his mother, Mary Ohlcr, from south to north when the driver of a car turning east onto Sherman Street from southbound M-66 was blinded by “sun glare.” “She saw khe mother but didn’t see the child trailing about five feet behind,” said Thomas. “The two pedestrians happened to be in shadow.” A wheel well of the sport utility vehicle, driven by Sara Gulch, 27, bumped the boy on the head as he ducked down to avoid injury. “He is fine,” said Thomas. “The only injury he had was a small abrasion. He was mostly very scared." Daniel Ohler was treated and released and Gulch was not issued a citation. Woodland Township Police Chief Randy Yates assisted by responding to the acci­ dent and conducting the initial investigation. Woman charged after alleged fights ficer and two counts of resisting and obstructing police. Officers were called to the 200 block of Thom Street Sunday, Jan. 27 after receiving a report of a domestic assault in progress involving an argument between Jordan and a Hastings man in which the man suffered a scratch to his neck and a bite to his arm. The fight began when the couple returned home from drinking beer "by the pitcher” at a Hastings bar, according to the man’s statement to police. After being arrested, Jordan allegedly began yelling and kicking the inside of the pa­ trol car and continued to resist police at the jail. Officers said Jordan had to be placed into an observation cell at the jail. She went limp when officers tried to walk her into the cell. In the cell, the woman then allegedly said she was going to kill herself and continued to curse at officers as they tried to place OBSERVER needs your assistance! FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604_________________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 35-year-old Shelbyville man who allegedly crashed his “power parachute” into the roof of a home on Airport Road Sept. 22 has been charged with operating an aircraft under the influence of alcohol. The man, who had not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday, was riding the craft with a 33-year-old Lansing woman when the accident occurred, causing both rid­ ers <0 suffer minor injuries. Police said the man registered a .08-percent bodily alcohol content after the crash. He was arrested Saturday in Allegan County. HASTINGS - A woman who allegedly bit her boyfriend during a fight and later bit a ?*astings City Police Officer and spit on a corrections officer while being lodged at the Larry County Jail has been charged for the offenses. Lisa Kaye Jordan, 36, of Hastings, is free on $1,000 cash bond awaiting a Feb. 6 pre­ exam hearing on charges of assaulting a prison employee, inflicting injury to a peace of­ LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2000 A 2001 model doseout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit applications accepted. 1-877-9164646. Meadow­ stone Homes._____________ MOVE IN TODAY! Only 4 models available for imme­ diate occupancy. All homes below list price. Save thou­ sands. 1 year free lot rent to qualified buyers. Located in­ side the Meadow Stone Community. Meadow Stone Homes, 1-877-9164646. Drunk ‘power parachutist’ arrested REWARDS OFFERED! her into a “suicide suit." e “During this time, Lisa kicked several times hitting me in the left leg twice and hit­ ting Deputy (Erik) Gustafson as well," Officer Amy Selles reported. “Wc were about to leave when she st>.-ic her head tn the toilet submersing it under the water.’ Officers then attempted to place Jordan into a restraint chair for her safety, they re­ ported, when she <*..egcdly bit Selles, breaking the skin in two places on her hand. “Lisa (allegedly) also spit at (corrections officer) which hit him in the face, said Selles. “Once Lisa was restrained in the chair, she told us she would still find a way to kill herself and wc would find her dead.” Truck wheels stolen at dealer’s lot MIDDLEVILLE - Al least five tiros and steel wheels were discovered stolen from trucks parked on the Gavin Chcvrolei-Buick-Pontiac car dealership in Middleville Jan. 18, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said an employee arrived at about 535 a.m. and saw two subjects and their vehicle in the parking lot. The pair then left in “a hurried manner” northbound on M-37. The employee then discovered that three spare tires had been removed from the spare tire racks and two other vehicles had steel wheels and tires missing. The incident remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31.2002 - Page 17 Rutland Township gets another liquor license “We’ve been waiting for quite a while," said Hard, who purchased the store in Sep­ tember of 2000 from former owner Diane Cook. “I got on the list right away and the state sent me a letter last fall. 1 was the one that got it." Hard said she was surprised to be granted the license so soon because “as a new S.D.M. (becr/winc) licensee, it put me at the bottom of the 10-ycar waiting list." But Hard later learned that she was the only applicant for the new S.D.D. when an investigator visited her in November. “I thought 1 was going to have to wait for 10 years until the next census," she said. •‘They’re hard to get." Northview Grocery has been located on Gun Lake Road across from Bob’s Gun and Tackle Shop since 1945. said Hard, who worked at the store for 17 years before be­ coming the owner. Hard said she originally had second thoughts about paying the S70 application fee. “I thought, do 1 want to gamble that Northview Grocery has been in business since 1945 and had never qualified for a liquor license due to a lack of population growth. Now that Rutland Township has grown to over 3.000 people, the store can finally sell liquor. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 30 percent population increase identi­ fied by the 2000 census has made it possi­ ble for a second S.D.D. (Specially Desig­ nated Distributor) liquor license to be awarded in Rutland Charter Township, ac­ cording to Michigan’s Liquor Control Commission. Linda Wood, secretary to the director of licensing, explained that one S.D.D. license is added to a municipality’s quota for every 3,000 people. “It (Rutland) would have to go over 6,000 for them to receive another one," said Wood. “And that won’t be counted un- til the next census in 10 years ” The existing license is owned by G&K Party Store while Northview Grocery was awarded the new license last week, said store owner Patti Hard. According to Wood. Hard received a rec­ ommendation Dec. 5. 2001. from the Barr)1 County Sheriffs Office, which determined that Northview Grocery did not violate any zoning or building ordinances in the town­ ship. Rutland Charter Township’s 1990 popu­ lation was 2.797 and grew to 3.646 which qualified the township for the second S.D.D. (retail package liquor or “over the counter") license. $11,000 worth of pot seized in Nashville raid by Shelly Suber Staff Writer The arrest of a 14-ycar-old Nashville boy for possession of five grams of marijuana and a pipe in Hastings Saturday led to a po­ lice raid on his mother’s home, where more than 11 pounds of processed marijuana was seized. Charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana are pending against the boy’s 32year-old mother and her 31-year-old boy­ friend. “A large amount of marijuana was found at a home on South M-79." said troopers with the Michigan State Police in Hastings. “There was dope in individual garbage bags in the house and in the outbuildings." Troopers, executing a search warrant, also found a set of scales, seeds and mari­ juana cigarettes, they said. According to the Hastings City Police Department, authorities learned of the op­ eration after officer Cleon Brown was called to the 700 block of Barfield Drive Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to investigate a report of a persen “running around naked." Brown was in the area when he saw three teen-aged boys, two of whom ran into a wooded area nearby. The Nashville boy. who did not run, had a can of “Computer Endust" in his hand that he was sucking on. said police. Just as the officer showed up, he wit­ nessed him sucking from the can. said Dep­ uty Chief Mike Leedy. Five officers from the Hastings City Po­ lice Department, the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Sheriff’s Office who responded to help locale the two other subjects were un­ successful. “While (the boy) was in the car. he stated that he dropped a baggy of marijuana and a pipe prior to the officer running up to the group of kids,” said Leedy. The boy told Brown that he had thrown the items into the pine tree area where they were later located. He also stated that his mother was going lo meet him al the skat­ ing rink on South M-37. “Prior to turning (boy) over lo his mother... be stated that he did not buy the marijuana th*! he threw into the woods, but that he stole it from his mother.” police said, “and that his mother has a pound or $70?’" said Hard. "Then I thought, ’why not? It’s worth a try.’ I did it." Hard wanted the license because she fre­ quently had to turn away customers and tourists wanting to buy packaged liquor. “You wouldn’t believe how many people I turned away,” she said. Her first shipment arrived last Wednes­ day and another shipment arrived yester­ day. (Jan. 30.) Business Cards in FULL COLOR! 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WEIGHS ONLY 5 POUNDS YET LIFTS A 16-POUNO BOWLING BALL PET ACCIDENTS? two of marijuana at the house." The boy, who was not arrested for huff­ ing the can of Endust. may be charged in juvenile court for possession of marijuana, police said. Trooper John Hofmeistcr handl.d the in­ vestigation into the boy’s mother and exe­ cuted the search warrant on the South M-79 property later that night. Police collected one bag containing four grams, 10 bags containing four grams each of seeds and "roaches," one bag containing 32 grams, one garbage bag containing 126 grams of marijuana and six other bags of marijuana. Also confiscated was one bag with 986 grams, another bag with 1,434 grams, another with 1,056 grams of mari­ juana inside and one with 798 grams inside. “At an estimated street value of SI,000 per pound, this raid netted over SI 1,000 worth of marijuana," said troopers. The two adult suspects had not been ar­ raigned as of press time Wednesday, ac­ cording to Barry County District Court. an additional S.D.D. license. Thornapplc Township grew from 5.226 to 6,685, also short of acquiring an additional license. The total S.D.D. quota for Thornapplc Township is is two and both are still avail­ able, Wood said. “I'm on a beaten path with Sav-a-lot (grocery store) coming and the strip mall," said Hard. "And. we're right on the way lo Gun Lake and Yankee Springs." Though the City of Hastings grew from 6,549 to 7,095, it was not enough lo acquire dearest baby cakes ___ _______ ‘ ~ oweet Deans’ Loir, B,g Bear------------- Our love is here to stay ^rtyoun, Ho^ Bunny is NAME___ ADDRESS _ _ _ _ _ PHONE , STATE_ _ _ _ _ ZIP TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED_ _ _ _ CHY_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TOTAL WORDS IN MESSAGE At 16 words $5.15 plus 15c each additional word • Message to be published on February 14,2002 I I 4 SOURCE �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 31. 2002 Extension hires family, consumer sciences educator Laura Anderson has been hired as the new family and consumer sciences Exten­ sion educator for Barry County Coopera­ tive Extension Services. Anderson worked for the Family Nutri­ tion Program in Barry County from 1994 to 1996. leaving to begin her family and fur­ ther her education. She has completed work on her bachelor of science degree in nutri­ tion and a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, finishing with a dietetics Internship this past May. She is a member of the American Dietet­ ics Association and the Southwest Michi­ gan Dietetics Association. “Laura has a broad range of work experi­ ence that will enhance her education and a commitment to assist our county program­ Chain letter makes rounds; local police advise caution by Sheilv Sulser Staff Writer Though police are not certain whether a “chain" letter which claims the recipient can become a millionaire by sending SI to each person listed in the body of the letter is a legal scheme or not. citizens arc urged to be alert. One such letter was received by a Hast­ ings man whose daughter turned it over to the Hastings City Police Department Jan. 24 to investigate. “The woman stated she thought it was a scam and wanted it reported to us in case other people had fallen for it.” said police. The letter claims to have been written by an attorney who states that the letter is legal and that the recipient can make over one million dollars by making copies of the let­ ter and sending SI to each of the six people ming." said Extension Director Jan Hartough. “Laura has stated that she has great compassion for the participants and great respect for what the FNP program has to offer.” The Family Nutrition Program is part of Michigan Slate University Extension's Children, Youth and Family. Food. Nutri­ tion and Health programs. The FNP can help local residents with limited resources stretch their food dollar, improve shopping skills, learn to make low-cost meals, add variety their diet that can lead to better health and manage resources. For more information about the FNP pro­ gram. call the Barrv MSU Extension office at 945-1388. ' listed. Though police are still investigating the letter, they urge elderly citizens to beware. "1 think the older citizens are more apt to be sucked into a scam like this especially when it only costs them $6 to be involved in a chain letter." said D* nuty Chief Mike Leedy. "But at the same ume. if thousands of senior citizens arc being taken in by this, that’s a lot of money." Leedy is skeptical about the legitimacy of the names which are listed with only the first initial and a last name. "All of the people getting the money could be somehow involved." he said. The letter received by the Hastings man did not include a return address and arrived in a plain, white, legal sized envelope. The letter begins with the heading: "Make One Million Dollars." DRIVING EXCITEMENT 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Convenience pkg. Cruise. Air. Auto. CD and more! GM EMPLOYEES ro CHOOSE FROMI 93 BUICK ROADMASTER LIMITED 97 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT. LEATHER. EXCELLENT CONDCTION. LOW MWES 4 DOOR. DUAL AC & HEAT Q ‘4,995 9 94 OMC 1500 EXT. CAB 4X4 DUAL AC. QUAD CAPTAINS CHARS. 45K. SHARP* 350 AUTOMATIC. 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NADA $20,850 uatheh 3RD DOOR •plus tax. title. license, rebate to dealer *229- 99 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT. 4 DOOR i9 *299- ‘12,531* SAVE' ® *329 MONTH* 98 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SE ONE 2-D00R. ONE 4-DOOR. YOUR CHOICE *159— Based on $1000 down plus tax & title best term & rate to qualified buyei « I I The letter also includes instructions to make 200 copies of the letter and to then order 200 or more names from a mailing list company. The recipient is also told not to put their return addresses on the enve­ lopes to “peak the curiosity of the re­ ceiver." It claims that in 90 days, “you will re­ ceive over $800,000 in cash." “1 think what they do is prey on the eld­ erly." said Leedy. “Some of it might be le­ gal but if you don’t want to get involved in a scam like this, contact the police agency of your jurisdiction or throw it away." New Internet site focuses on Barry County The Barry County Network (www.barrycounty.net) is new a site on the Internet de­ signed with the residents of Barry County in mind. BC Net is the latest creation of web de­ signer Kim Smith of Dramatic Design. The Barry County Network is a portal site, a starting point from where other information can be obtained. “A portal that many people are familiar with is yahoo.com." says Smith. "The dif­ ference is thal yahoo.com is global — you can find pretty much anything in the world from the yahoo.com portal site. Barry County Network will focus on Barry County and things that are important to the residents and businesses of Barry County. “In today’s day and age. wc need to real­ ize that people arc hopping on the Internet daily to do business. They’re not doing this necessarily because a product is hard to find and they can only buy it online. They’re doing it out of convenience. It’s so much easier when you’re sitting at your desk to pull up a website than it is to hunt down a phone book or a book of maps when you need to find something quickly," Smith continues. “With a few keystrokes, visitors can have the information they need at their fingertips and get back to what they were doing. The idea is to put the informa­ tion at the fingertips of those who will use it. The site’s motto is: ‘What you need, where you live.’” Smith’s goal in this website’s design is interactivity. There is something there for just about everyone. Some of the site’s fea­ tures include free e-mail, e-cards, an online planner, a reminder service, search engines, games, local weather, television and movie listings, white pages, a dictionary and the­ saurus, and constantly changing content in various areas of interest. Some of the main sections include computers, home and fam­ ily, freebies and deals, games, humor and a local business directory. "I think the most valuable part of the site is going to be the business directory," states Smith. “It’s important that wc, as consum­ ers, support the local businesses — that’s what makes our community grow and pros­ per. By making the local businesses easily accessible via the Internet, people will be able lo find the services they need right here in Barry County and they won’t have to travel to Grand Rapids or Battle Creek to do business.” Businesses who choose to advertise in the business directory receive a full-pagc online brochure with a 200- to 300-word description about their business, as well as a map. a link to their own website if they have one, and their own sub-domain. “This is a great way for businesses to have a web presence without the expense of a full website — and a great way to drive traffic to a company’s already existing site," says Smith. Any businesses interested in taking part in the Barry County Network business di­ rectory can call Kim Smith at 795-4338, or obtain information by logging on to the web site. Dramatic Design (www.dramaticdcsign.com) has been in business since No­ vember, 2000. Its owner, Kim Smith, has been designing websites since 1998. Smith is a Middleville resident and an active member of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give us a call at 945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-02-07.pdf e5f626209d50602a7b61d1bb516a0efb PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 49058-1SS3 Petition drive targets COA site The Third World matters indeed Saxon grapplers want league crown See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Thursday. February 7, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 6 News Briefs... । Business Success series scheduled The Larry County Ares Chamber of Commerce will hive the first in its "Business Success” series or work­ shops from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Kellogg Community College Fchsenfeld Center west of Hasting?!. The program will focus on “Starting and Operating Your Own Business.'' The cost is $10. Registration can be done by calling lhe local chamber at 945-2454. ‘Walk for Warmth’ slated for Feb. 23 The 17th annual Walk for Warmth fund-raising effort of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan trill be held Saturday morn­ ing Feb. 23. at the f ree Me bodU: Church in Hastings. Pledges arc being sought to help provide emergency healing assistance to people in need financially. In 2001, more than 600 walkers raised $67,000 statewide for area citizen, in need of financial assistance to heat their homes. Pledge sheets are available al Felpausch. Carl's Supermarket in Del­ ton. the Dowling Comer Store, the Hastings Shell service station. Michi­ gan Works, the Nashville Shell sta­ tion. Cloverdale C-Store, Grannie’s Store. Middleville Shell station, Nes­ bitt's Market, many area churches and ibe CAA offices at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. For more information, call 948­ 4260 Legislative Coffee slated for Feb. 11 The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at ft a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear arc State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; State Representa­ tive Gan Newdi; Rick Treuer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers: and Greg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee senes is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. ANNER COA, health building closer to reality by David T. Young Editor It appears the Commission on Aging and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have a new home at what used to be a church near the comer of North Broadway and West Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. The Hastings Planning Commission Monday night approved a special use per­ mit request from Barry County to allow construction of a new facility at the former Peace Community Church. 1330 North Broadway. The facility would house the COA, health department and an adult day care center. The COA plans to move out of its site at 120 Michigan Ave. and use the new loca­ tion for senior citizens to have a place to meet for luncheons and other activities. The health department plans to move out of its outdated building at the corner of South Jefferson and Church streets. Barry County is purchasing the site from Don Drummond, who earlier had bought it from Peace Community Church after it had been sitting idle for several years. Approval of the special use permit essen­ tially means site renovation plans now can move forward with the city’s blessing. City Council approval in this case is not neces­ sary. However, the Planning Commission Monday evening stopped short of approv- New EMS chief named by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Mark Marcntette. deputy chief of the Muskegon Township Fire Department has been selected by the Thomapple Township Board to head Thornapplc Township Emer­ gency Services. Marcntette brings 15 years experience as a firefighter with four years experience as assistant chief in Muskegon to his new po­ sition. He also has some “big city” experi­ ence from time he spent as a volunteer fire fighter in Washington D.C. He trained as a paramedic, is a certified Emergency Mcdi cal Technician and is planning to be recerti­ fied as a paramedic. His first full day in Thomapple will be Monday. Feb. 11 but he spent Wednesday, Feb. 6, meeting employees, seeing the area and attending the training in the evening. Marcntette has been married to Anne Marie for five years The couple has a seven-month-old child. Katie. He says, “1 am excited about being in an r.rca that is growing. Everyone I have met has been very welcoming. It is obvious that the community supports the department." He was one of five candidates who were interviewed for the position on Jan. 21. Fol­ lowing the interviews, the Township Board did more work, checking references of the applicants and working toward a consensus of the best candidate. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 ing site plans because they were not com­ plete. Joanne Ocur. architect representing a firm from Traverse City, promised. “We’ll probably start working engineering plans tomorrow (Tuesday)." Ocur presented sketches of what the pro­ ject could look like when finished, but left some of the engineering details Io be worked out later with city staff and the Planning Commission. Some of the issues that remain include lighting, the location of retention ponds and of sidewalks, whether they will be on county property or if an easement agree­ ment with the city will be needed. Hastings Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach also suggested that the entrance drives on Woodlawn will need to be graded. City Planner Tim Johnson said the pro­ posed uses of the building and site are con­ sistent with the office-apartment designa­ tion it had before the church came in. There were questions from the public about where refuse would be picked up from dumpsters at the site. Commission Vice Chairman V. Harry Adrounie insisted on a place that could better handle the traf­ fic of .the U’g warte tracks. t Wes Knollcnbcrg of Barry Township submitted perhaps the only objections. It in a written prepared statement, he asked the commission insist all conditions of the lo­ cal ordinance be met. “The special use request from Barry County to use the former Peace Commu­ nity Church property for the COA and Health Department will in fact have a real economic impact on the City of Hastings budget," he maintained in his written state­ ment. which he read to commission mem­ bers at the meeting. He also asked. “Should not the county buildings be located on the property that is adjacent to other county buildings for case of traffic and for efficient conduct of gov­ ernment business?” Knollcnbcrg also said he had concerns about the new site creating “excessive addi­ tional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services.” It has been argued previously by some that the old Peace Community Church site would be an excellent location for a com­ mercial business that would bring in more tax dollars to help pay for public services. A site owned by the county would not be taxable. But Dick McLoughlin, a neighbor of the old church properly said he is in favor of the proposed project, saying, "Anything but a car dealership in there," apparently refer­ ring to earlier rumors that Renner Ford had hr^n cim^gYrinp the site. Another neighbor. Dawn Gibson, also spoke in favor of the proposed project, say­ ing, “I’m pleased that they’ve chosen to See COA, continued page 2 Mark Marentette He replaces Bob Woodard who served as TTES chief for eight years before his retire­ ment in December. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Boysen says. “We think he will be an asset to the department. We are looking for a good match of skills." Assis'Ant Barry County Prosecutor Thomas Evans (right) has accepted the posi­ tion as Montmorency Ccxjnty's Chief Prosecutor to fill out the remaining three year term of former Prosecutor Ben Bolser who resigned. At 31, the appointment makes Evans the state's youngest, sitting chief prosecutor. Also pictured are (*om left) As­ sistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins. Chief Assistant Jeff Cruz and Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill (Banner file photo) Departing Evans to become state’s youngest prosecutor Methodist Church blood drive slated A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Friday. Feb. 8, at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. in Hastings Red Cross officials say the .scent spate of bad weather and the holiday season have combined to cause blood supplies to be low in this region. Par­ ticularly needed is Type O-negativc. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. PRICE SO1 No, it’s not a zamboni Chris Bogart of TSK Equipment Company manuevers the hovercraft sold to Yankee Springs Township by Robins Bay. Minn., when it purchased a new one. Yankee Springs Township has made it part of the rescue equipment of Thornapple Township Emergency Services. The hovercraft operates on a bubble of air and will give rescue personnel access in shallow, deep and moving water. It will also help rescues on ice. especially where the ice may be breaking by Shelly Sulser Stuff Writer He's only been in Barry County for 13 months but assistant prosecutor Thomas Evans has accepted an appointment as the Montmorency County Chief Prosecutor making him. at 31. Michigan's youngest county prosecutor. Evans will replace that county's former prosecutor. Ben Bolser, who recently re­ signed with three years left in his term. “I was invited to interview for the job and the appointment was made by the chief judge." said Evans, who came to Hastings from Flint where he was a municipal ordi­ nance prosecutor. A Ferndale native, he is a 1995 graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. Mo., and said he loves prosecution work. “I love helping victims who have been sat upon in some fashion." said Evans. “I learned a lot in this job. 1 call them as I see them. Every case presents a new set of facts, players and nuances and to say what I'm going to do. I don't know until I know those three things." Montmorency County is populated by about 11.000 people and its county scat is Atlanta. “1 really love working for Shane and working and living in this county." said Evans. “He (Chief Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill) is the Mike Schmidt of prosecutors.” Schmidt is a former third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies professional base­ ball team. "He had a big glove and a big bat,” said Evans. "Shane has a big heart and big brain.” Evans leaves Hastings Feb. 13 and will be sworn in Feb. 14 to fill out Bolscr’s term. “The appointment of Mr. Evans as prose­ cutor in Montmorency County is a compli­ ment to the outstanding job he's done on behalf of the people of Barry County," said McNeill. “For the year he’s worked here, he’s been an excellent attorney. He’s fair and he's honest. He has a genuine interest in seeing the right thing done in rvery case." McNeill, who was elected Barry County prosecutor in November 2000, will now be seeking a replacement for Evans. “He’s a perfect example of ‘good things happen to good people,’" McNeill said. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 New director says Chamber benefits community and business by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Kathy LaVictor is looking at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce from a new perspective. Shu’s been an active member for about 10 years and now she’s behind the executive director's desk. LaVictor succeeds Dixie Stadel-Manshum. who was Chamber director for nine years. As of Jan. 1. the Chamber has been providing economic development services for the county, and Stadei Manshum is now the county economic dcvelipment director. The two will both wrork out of the Cham­ ber’s Hastings-based office. As head of the 375-mcmbcr Chamber. LaVictor has some general goals in mind, but she said it’s premature to be specific because she just started her new role this week and she wants input from the Cham­ ber Board and its membership. Her general goals include continuing ad­ vocating for a positive business climate for the county, developing benefits and serv­ ices for members and continuing to work on overall countywide efforts. Even though she’s been involved in the Chamber for many years. “I need to look at this from a whole different perspective.” LaVictor said. “Certainly it's going to de­ pend on the (Chamber) board and the mem­ bership w hat they feel is important." Tourism in the county has a great poten­ tial. she said, and she is looking forward to continuing her work in that area. The eco­ nomic impact from tourism can make a big difference on people's businesses, she said. “I welcome input from the membership in having a say about the direction of the chamber, and it's going to be a benefit for them to be involved as well." She commended the job Sladcl-Manshum has done to “build" the chamber. “1 appreciate all the hard work she has done. Those are big shoes to fill...She'll be a good mentor." said LaVictor. who resides in Hastings with her husband. Milt. “With the economic development arm that she (Stadel-Manshum) is going to be in charge of now. I think that really adds to the Chamber’s role, offering to our mem­ bers. I really see that as an important part News Briefs... Bernard Society will meet Monday Grief Recovery series to start The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Delton Middle School library. Jana Lewis of Delton and Battle Creek, will present a program on "The Way Back,” talking about finding family history and sharing information from journals kept by her grandfather and great-grandfather, and the differ­ ences in the way the two recorded events. The public is welcome. Barry Community Hospice will of. fer a five-week series of “Grief Recov­ ery" programs starting Tuesday, Feb. 12. The programs will be held every Tuesday evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. up to and including March 12 at the Barry Community Hospice office at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grieving with the opportunity to discuss feelings in a safe and open environment. There is no charge for the program. Anyone who wants to register or re­ ceive more information should call the Community Hospice Bereavement De­ partment at 948-8452 or 1-800-254­ 5939. Dance to benefit post-grad party A Valentine’s benefit dance to sup­ port the Hastings High School post­ graduation party is planned tor,8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, 16, at the Elks Lodge in Hastings, ,*.J Joe LaJoye and Les Jazz and the rock group Echo will perform. Tickets are $5 apiece and arc avail­ able at Bosley Pharamacy or at the door. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. Nominees for Miss Delton encouraged Nominations an being sought for Mas Delton 2002. Any young lady currently attending Delton Kellogg High School or who lives in the school district and is at­ tending an alternate educational pro­ gram in grades 9-11 is eligible, but seniors are not. Any area resident can nominate her. Local businesses, service organisa­ tions, teachers and students arc also being asked for nominations. A pageant will be held at 7 p.m Thursday. March 21, al the high school. The public is invited to abend. Miss Delton receives a $500 educa­ tional scholarship and her court mem­ bers receive $100 US. Savings Bonds. To nominate someone, simply fill out a form and return it to the Founders Weekend Committee or drop it off al the high school office. Deadline is Fri­ day. Feb. 22. Wind Band, choir to perform Sunday Music based on Old aud New Tes­ tament occurrences will be heard in a special concert al 3 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 10. at the Hastings High School lec­ ture hall. The Thomapple Wind Band and the Lakewood Choral Society will per­ form three pieces inspired by the Bible — Richard Strauss’ •Death and Trans­ figuration.'' Yoder’s arrangement of “Dry Bone” and Swearingen’s “Lead On. 0 King Eternal” in a varied aud in­ teresting program. Also played will be a memorial to actor James Dean, whose career was cut short in 1955. “As Summer Was Just Beginning.” While the concert is free, contribu­ tions arc accepted and ail proceeds will go to the building fund for the proposed new library. A free dessert reception will be provided by the Friends of the Library. The Lakewood Choral Society will be directed by Bob Osler while the Thornapple Wind Band and will be conducted by Joseph LaJoye and Har­ land Nye. OUR Land plans outreach dinner OUR Land committee members are planning a meeting Tuesday, March 19. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Center, and township, city and planning and zoning officials are especially invited. Letters will be sent Io each munici­ pality and OUR Land members will attend meetings throughout the county in February to personally invite repre­ sentatives to this dinner meeting and workshop. The workshop will include asking questions and setting land use priori­ ties for Barry County. The workshop will include “hand held computers," which will allow participants to vote on the questions about land use, plan­ ning, zoning and other issues. Monica Rappaport said. "The im­ mediate feedback and centering on the questions that really matter to people win give us a sense of where to go from here." For more information, call the Barry Conservation District at 948­ 8056. Lenten luncheon series begins soon The weekly community lunch and worship programs each Thursday dur­ ing Lent will be held at the First Pres­ byterian Church in Hastings this year. Everyone is welcome to artend the scries, which begins Thursday, Feb. 14. The series offers an opportunity for informal fellowship and worship with area Christians from various de­ nominations. Lunch (free-will donation), pre­ pared by church members, begins at noon in the church’s Leason Sharpe Hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, a different pastor is featured as speaker each week. Each speaker will reflect upon this season’s prgram theme of “How Christ has impacted me and my minis­ try through a mentor or significant person.” Pastor Ernie Rose of New Life Min­ istries will speak Feb. 14. Pastor Doug Reichenbach of Hope Church of the Brethren Feb. 21. Pastor Bill Cowin of the Seventh Day Adventist Church Feb. 28, Father Al Russell of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church March 7, Chaplain Gale Kragt March 14 and Pastor Richard Moore of Hope United Methodist Church March 21. First Presbyterian Church is located at 231 S. Broadway. volunteers spend many hours planning such community events as Summerfest. Spring­ fest. the Christmas Festival and other ac­ tivities. Chamber committees also welcome new volunteers to help with a variety of projects and fund-raisers. Originally from Lansing, she earned an undergraduate degree in human ecology, majoring in foods, and a master’s degree in elementary education from Michigan State University. She laugh, full time for nine years in the Lansing area. She has kept ac­ tive in the field by doing substitute teach­ ing. In the Denver area. LaVictor was execu­ tive secretary io the president of Delta Den­ Kathy LaVictor. new Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, looks over a county brochure. of the chamber..." Stadel-Manshum said there is a close tie between the Chamber and economic devel­ opment because of the Chamber's past en­ deavors in that area. The County Board of Commissioners hired the Chamber to pro­ vide economic development services for five years. Of her new position. LaVictor said. “I’m pretty bowled over, but excited at the same time. LaVictor “is going to do a great job.” Stadel-Manshum said. “She is the right per­ son. We’ve always worked well together." Interest in the Chamber and its mission sparked LaVictor to become a volunteer in the office a half day a week in 1992. a year after she and her husband purchased the Parkview Motel in Hastings. “It was really an eye-opener to learn the county and learn what was going on and to learn all that the Chamber did and contin­ ues to do for not only businesses, but for the community." she said, including serv­ ing as a clearinghouse for answering ques­ tions from the general public, existing and prospective businesses. "We provide a lot of services to a variety of people. It's so important that our mem­ bership realizes that they arc giving serv­ ices to the community. We arc an advocate for the business community, but by the same token the business community is cer­ tainly helping the everyday people of Barry County by staffing this office and by sup­ porting the Chamber. 1 hope it’s a two-way street between businesses and the commu­ nity." LaVictor has been involved in the Chamber’s Economic Development Com­ mittee and then was elected to the Chamber Board, serving four years as treasurer and then about a year as secretary. She’s also worked to promote tourism in the county. She was named Chamber Member of the Year in 1997. “That was very special. I really feel there are so many people involved with the Chamber who deserve that award. I was very honored to receive it." LaVictor said. The Chamber offers many local pro­ grams, from the business education series to focus groups in outlying areas, for its members, she noted. In addition. Chamber tal Plan of Colorado for five years in the 1980s. Prior to moving to Hastings, she and her husband owned motels north of Kalkaska and later bought another motel about 35 miles south of that area. Their 1991 move to Hastings "felt like home." she said. "We were pleased with our decision in settling here. People were open and friendly. It’s a nice-sized town and close to bigger cities, access to our families and other things." Through May. LaVictor will continue her position as director of the Leadership Barry County program. The Chamber is one of the program’s sponsoring partners. She has been the Leadership director since December. 2000. Leadership Barry County “provides a wonderful addition to the county educa­ tional system as far as linking leaders of the community, potential leaders of the com­ munity and anyone who is interested in learning leadership skills and having a great time doing it. It’s been a wonderful experience." she said. LaVictor and her husband. Milt, sold their motel in 1999, and he now operates Milt’s Coins and Collectibles in downtown Hastings. She loves gardening in her spare time. She and her husband also enjoy traveling to such places as the Caribbean islands and Prince Edward Island. They also are fond of searching for antiques at auctions. Petition drive hopes to stop county buying land for COA and Health Dept. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is in the final stages of purchasing land, including a former church building, for a County Commission on Aging (COA) building and a new Barry-Eaton District Health Department, but a group of about 20 people in Southwest Barry County arc hop­ ing to put the brakes on the acquisition. Citizens arc conducting a petition drive to urge the County Board to cancel the sales agreement for the purchase of the for­ mer Peace Community Church property in Hastings. Delton area resident Wes Knollcnbcrg is spearheading the petition drive because he believes remodeling the church building for the COA and building a new health depart­ ment out of the downtown Hastings area is not in the best interests of county citizens, especially those in Southwest Barry County. Petitions against the proposed projects arc being circulated in Hope. Orangeville, Barry and Prairieville townships. “We will work throughout February to gather enough signatures to send the mes­ sage to the County Commission that the people of Southwest Barry County are not in favor of spending S519.000 for another piece of county property that is counter to keeping the county government and serv­ ices in a centralized downtown location." Knollcnbcrg said. “The county already owns about 1.7 acres right downtown. "The petition does not say that the COA shouldn't plan for new office space, but rather that any new- plans should seek broad-based community input from around the county and try to improve services in the outlying areas," including a system of satellite support facilities throughout the county.’ he said. Senior citizens in Southwest Barry County would be better served by the COA COA cont. from page I have the driveways not on Broadway." which would ease traffic concerns. The vote to approve the special use per­ mit was 8-0. with Mike Hubert absent. Vot­ ing affirmatively were Chairman David Jasperse. Adrounie. Beth Forbes. Jeff Mansfield. Jim Wiswcll. Fred Kogge. Ran­ dolph Teegardin and Mavor Frank Camp­ bell. Wiswcll also proposed that the county’s architects and city staff work out details of the site plan review and approval. “I don't think we need to talk about this one more time at a meeting." he main­ tained. However. Jasperse insisted on seeing the plans for retention ponds. The vote to table site plan approval was 7-1 with Wiswcll dissenting. through a satellite facility in the Delton area, the petition says, “rather than requir­ ing seniors to travel to Hastings for such services. “Before any further consideration is given to spending over $519,000 of county­ wide funds for this church property." a well researched plan supported by Southwest Barry County citizens should be developed, the petition says. “A better plan would be for a senior citizens center in the Delton area, cither as a separate facility or part of a larger community center." the petition con­ cludes. Knollcnbcrg said he has learned from the COA’s program data for 2000 that 215 Hastings residents were served through “all COA programs" and that 165 of the 2,220 eligible people over 60 years old were served from Barry. Hope. Prairieville and Orangeville combined. “The thought that is hard to communi­ cate is that the COA really doesn't require an exclusive building of its own. In fact, the concept of countywidc services for the aging would seem to be better served by coordinating these services from an office in Hastings and serving the seniors from sites nearer their homes (Delton. Mid­ dleville, Nashville, etc.).” he said. “For example, the new (proposed) Com­ munity Center addition at the Hastings High School is five times as big as the old church, is designed with seniors in mind, and is already funded. Other communities, such as Delton are also considering com­ munity centers for the future." The COA does operate meal sites called Friendship Centers three to five days a week in Delton, Hastings. Nashville and Woodland. “As we circulate the petitions, we are discovering that no one knows anything about the county's plan to buy the church property for a new COA building and Health Department." Knollcnbcrg said. “They don't know anything about the COA. their services or how they plan to pay for their project. No one has come to the com­ munities with a proposed business or finan­ cial plan. Who is going to be asked to pay for the project? The COA talks about want­ ing to prepare the senior meals at the (pro­ posed) site, but where is the cost estimate for a commercial kitchen? Does the county feel they don't have to consult with taxpay­ ers because they can pay for it out of the $5 million tax slush fund?" Knollcnbcrg was referring to the coun­ ty's approximately S5.67 million savings account called the tax umbrella fund. Those funds have accumulated from interest and fees on delinquent property taxes. About Si40.000 per year from the fund is cur­ rently being used to pay for the Courts & Law Building in Hastings. The County Board has not taken formal action to actually use any of those funds to "We will work throughout February to gather enough signatures to send the message to the county commission that the people of Southwest Barry County are not in favor of spending $519,000..." w „ ____ pay for the proposed COA and health de­ partment project, but when it adopted its 2002 budget it included a “special revenue and debt service” report that included budgeted expenses of $2,354 million to pay for a new health department building, about seven acres of property, including the va­ cant church, on M-43 and Woodlawn Ave­ nue and about $94,500 for project contin­ gencies. The former church needs extensive re­ modeling, according to the COA’s archi­ tect, but no county funds have been allo­ cated for the renovation. COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington has said the renovation expenses will be the financial responsibility of the COA. The COA headquarters is currently housed in an antiquated building on North Michigan Avenue in Hastings. The County Board originally planned to wrap up the purchase of the church prop­ erty by Jan. 31, but additional time was se­ cured because a site plan for the property had not been finalized. The County Board now has until 4 p.m. April 1 to close on the property. At the COA’s public form in Delton, “held after they had made the decision to purchase the property,” Knollenberg said, “the people of Delton sent a message loud and clear - they were not in favor of the COA’s current plan. It did not offer the people of Southwest Barry County any­ thing that they were interested in. Why didn't they go to towns such as Nashville, Middleville, Freeport, Delton, etc... and ask the people what they need (before a deci­ sion was made to purchase the church prop­ erty)?” He contends such a project should have been developed with “community input and support up front. “One question 1 had was. ‘What informa­ tion have they based their plan on?* I at­ tended the January COA Board meeting only to find out that the various subcom­ mittees had met only once in 2001 and that was early in the year for an organizational purpose. How can the COA plan a multi­ million dollar project and never discuss it? Whose idea is this anyway?” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 - Page 3 U.S. must pay attention to Third World or pay consequences by David T. Young Editor A young man who spent more than two years serving in the Peace Corps in Africa told a sparse First Friday audience Feb. 1 that America must provide true world lead­ ership by becoming engaged with the rest of the world. Matt Cowal). who joined the J-Ad Graphics news staff as sports editor last fall, said the United States has a tradition of not looking beyond its borders. For many years it was a matter of geography, being so far from Europe, Asia ai.d Africa. In the "20th century, various forms of isolationist thought have been popular. “Since I served in the Peace Corps, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be an American." he said, "about how unique we arc as a people. But frankly, world events fall on deaf ears in America. We feel that we have a lot more pressing things in our day to day lives, and we're inundated with so much information. “I’m making a pitch for us to become more interested in rest of the world.” Cowall said the events of Sept. 11 make this issue even more urgent because they demonstrate what can happen when the seeds of anger, resentment and hatred to­ ward the U.S. are sown and grown in the Third World. He pointed out that about 80 percent of the world lives in what is classified as “de­ veloping” or “Third World.” Among conti­ nents, Asia has 57 percent of the world’s population, Europe has 21, the Americas (North and South) 14 and Africa 8. Only 30 percent of the Earth's people arc Caucasian and 33 percent arc Christian. Eighty percent live in substandard hous­ ing according to the United Nations defini­ tion, 70 percent are illiterate. Half of the world’s wealth is held by 6 percent of the population. Even more staggering is that only 1% have a computer, a college education or a car. “The fact that you get into your car every morning and drive to work puts you in a minuscule percent of the world.” Cowall learned these things first hand during the 27 months he and his wife, Caryn Chachulski, spent in Cameroon. “It boggles me,” he said. “Everything I took to be perfectly normal here in the U.S. is really abnormal.” Cowall said much of the rest of the world has a love-hate view of the United States. L "People who live elsewhere would really love t6Tct?rffe "Kcre and iift”ifnSc*1and of opportunity and freedom. It stands as a bea­ con. a very special place." However. Africans believe Americans arc uncaring and hypocritical. The best re­ cent example was in Rwanda, where more than 800,009 people died in about 90 days First Friday host Jim Pino (right) chats with speaker Matt Cowall, who talked about “Why the Third World Matters" at the Feb. 1 session at the Thomas Jeffer­ son hall in Hastings. while the United States sat idle until it was too late to do anything about the genocide. Yet the U.S. intervened with little hesita­ tion in Kuwait and Bosnia, where oil was at stake and white people were being killed. “We as a populace aren’t engaged enough to know about something going on the world to do something about it." Cow­ all said. “Politicians won’t act unless the public gets worked about it... If you have to learn about something after it happens, it handicaps you in your ability to handle the situation." The former Peace Corps volunteer said the Third World’s plight is the breeding ground for the kind of hatred and hopeless­ ness that results in something like the ter­ rorist attacks of Sept. 11. What’s even scarier, he said, is that “The people who did it had something to live for. but their anger and spite was so strong that they were willing to leave their families to commit these acts... It’s an insane mental­ ity, but these people aren’t insane... But 1 don’t want to sec us help make the world more desperate by increasing the numbers of people who are angry and desperate." However, perhaps the biggest reason America needs to pay attention to the rest of the world is medical — AIDS. Cowall said already more than 17 mil­ lion people in Africa have died of AIDS, more than the numbers claimed by the ,jilagpe more, than five centuriej ago. lie added that over 13 miltion more Africans arc infected with the virus and among men between the ages of 20 and 45 as many as 50 percent arc affected. “It has surpassed malaria as the No. 1 killer on the continent.” he said. “So the question is, when a whole continent is sick. what do we do with it? We talk about root­ ing out terrorism, but creating a continent of terrorism (by looking the other way)." Making matters worse, it’s difficult to deal with the disease in Africa because of ignorance, superstition and the conditions of the environment. “What we (he and his wife) found is ex­ tremely difficult to deal with. Most diseases come from poor sanitation, bad water and bad food. So when you start at ground zero like that, there is no context with which to discuss the disease. If someone was sick, it J-Ad Graphics sports editor Matt Cowell attempts to explain why Americans should pay attention to what’s happening in the Third World. was because they were bad. There was a lot of misinformation. “You can’t really se*. AIDs that well be­ cause everyone in Attica’s got low-grade malaria and fevers arc wmmon. They’re dangerous with a compf6mised iiflrtitftlc their lifestyles, which include a lot of cas­ ual sex. Which brings up another problem. “Sex is never discussed; everybody’s do­ ing it, but nobody’s talking about it. We’d clear a room pretty quickly by bringing the subject up.” The AIDS situation in Africa is so bad that “if we found a cure tomorrow, therc’d still be 30 million people waiting to die.” Carl Mcllvain asked Cowall if much of the trouble stems from overpopulation. “I’ve seen examples in my lifetime where nature gives a species a disease so they won’t reproduce so much," Mcllvain said. While he agreed. Cowall said America has the power to improve the situation vastly rather than look the other way and blame everything on the natural course of events. When asked about how he viewed relig­ ious missionaries he encountered in Africa, he replied, “In my personal experience, those providing (educational or health care) services did great work, but those who were there to proselytize didn’t do much to help anyone, they didn’t engage the com­ munity” He told about one rarely seen family that was holed up in a compound with a guard dog. “They were there because they didn’t want to raise thdir kids in the United States,” CoMtfMUrt. “They had thi- large audience because they were promised a half hour’s time playing with the Ameri­ can missionary kids' toys. “So my personal experience with mis­ sionaries was disappointing." he said. “Too many were squirreled away with their Dis­ ney videos and guard dogs." When asked how he felt about his Peace Corps experience in Africa, he said. “It lets Americans walk in the shoes of the rest of the world... It totally changed my life. But we were on our own. You have to be a self­ starter. “Peace Corps volunteers have nothing to offer but their time and their effort. But by far it’s the best cultural exchange of any program I’ve seen. It helped us to reach out to the rest of the world and understand.” But he said the mission of the Peace Corps volunteer must be clear before the work has begun. The Peace Corps is in about 160 countries and each is run differently, some­ times by “third-rate bureaucrats.” But Africa itself is governed by corrupt individuals and political machines that don’t know any other way. Furthermore, Cameroon has more than 200 native lan­ guages. “How do you cobble that together for na­ tion building?* he asked. African peoples’ worlds revolve around their own villages and not much beyond that. Very few venture out of their own area, so they have a poor poncept of the outside world, if any at all. system.” Cowall went on, “We didn’t see much in the way of sores or emaciation because the victims die of other diseases first.” Many Africans suspected AIDS is a re­ ligious plot to get the people to change pact on the village. They were locked away with a Little House on the Prairie mental­ ity." One thing the family did once a week was hire a woman to run a Bible study for local children and the program attracted a But Cowall said there is hope if America makes a solid effort and understands that in the long run the Third World matters. “If we can sell Coke to people who don’t have money, we can sell them good health, too.” "In my personal experience, those providing (educational or health care) services did great work, but those who were there to proselytize didn't do much to help anyone, they didn't engage . the community." -Matt Cowall Wildlife artist shares drawing secrets by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Where does painter and book illustrator Michael Glenn Monroe get his artistic in­ spiration? He goes to the source — nature. Monroe, one of Michigan’s leading wild­ life artists, heads to the outdoors to photo­ graph many of the animals he paints, then uses the photographs to create his paint­ ings. During presentations at Hastings Middle School and Northeastern Elementary Wednesday, Monroe showed fourth-grad­ ers slides of some of the animals he has photographed and then painted. Monroe told the students he sometimes paints an animal in the same pose in which the animal was photographed, then changes the background. For instance, he said, he photographed a moose walking through water, but didn't like the photo's dark, misty background, so painted the moose standing on a hill with the sun shining in the background. Sometimes Monroe’s encounters with wildlife arc a little too close for comfort, he said, like the time he was taking photo­ graphs in the Rocky Mountains and a large wild goat started walking toward him. The goat got so close Monroe could feel the animal’s hot breath, he said. When he first started painting wildlife as a boy, he sometimes couldn't find the real thing on which to base his paintings. When he was 10 years old, he painted a bobcat using his house cat as a model, he said. Trouble was, the cat was fat, and so was the bobcat. Monroe’s father was quick to point out that bobcats aren’t fat, Monroe said. But he didn't think his painting was that bad for a 10-year-old. Painting isn’t as hard as it looks, Monroe told the students. He led them through a draw:ng exercise in which he showed them how to draw a turtle. Monroe has drawn lots of turtles during his 16 years as an artist, many of them na­ tive Michigan species. Native painted tur­ tles appear in a book illustrated by Monroe called “The Michigan Counting Book," which teaches young children to count us­ ing illustrations of Michigan flora and fauna. In the book, readers can see realistic drawings of gray wolves, sandhill cranes, the endangered Kirtland’s warbler. Pctosky stones, and other things unique to local landscapes. In the book “M is for Mitten,” also illus­ Students started with a basic oval to draw their turtles, then added appendages and other details. trated by Monroe, readers are introduced to all kinds of Michigan “stuff,” including bridges (the mighty Mackinac), cities (De- Monroe showed students how to draw a turtle. During the drawing lesson, Monroe explained that turtleneck sweaters are actually named after turtles' necks. Hands-on activities make presenta­ tions like Monroe s popular with stu­ dents. troit), bodies of water (the Great Lakes), people (Gerald R. Ford), flowers (Michi­ gan’s state flower, the apple blossom), and trees (Michigan's state tree, the Eastern white pine). The book is called a Michigan alphabet book, because Monroe has made a drawing for each letter of the alphabet. The book was written by Annie Apple­ ford and contains poems by Kathy-Jo War­ gin. Its emphasis on Michigan was one rea­ son why Monroe was chosen to give a pres­ entation in Hastings last year, according to middle school media specialist Kristen Laubaugh. Right now fourth-graders arc busy studying Michigan, and Monroe’s presentation fits in well with the students* curriculum. See ARTIST, continued page 12 Monroe's painting "Arctic Storm" is pictured �- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 16TT6RS from our readers... Keep fighting closing of Mill Street \ t ■ ■ ' . ’* if To the editor: We are two-thirds of the way toward having enough money for a lawyer to fight closing Mill Street to accommodate a new , library. Wc also have been given some informa­ tion that will come out it the public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Barry County Cir* cuit Court in front of a visiting judge from Eston County. I ask that everyone who can be there to come out and help us put this monster to rest. Wc need you to be there . even if you say nothing. I will not be taking any more petition , Signatures after Friday. It is time for our citizens to stand up to our elected government and be heard. Ap­ patently they have forgotten how they got . to the positions they hold. We also should consider term limits for those who run our ( city government. If we lose this battle, then we will appeal it and that will cost more > ,. money, but we must continue our efforts to slop this because no right minded person in Barry County wants to sec the street closed. Here is something to think about: When I was 12 or 13 years old 1 was attracted to - the river one winter day and was having ' fun knocking ice off the edge of the river just to watch it float downstream. I ended up falling into the water and was lucky to ' • ;■ ... get out. . Guess where this happened — right bc’ , hind the proposed library site. It’s just an­ . - j . other reason to not build on this site. Where is the waler treatment plant going * . to expand to if we pul the library there? Why not build a new fire department and y' pul the library there in their old location and keep Mill Street open? Why is it that no one seems to be protest­ ing tearing down the old waterworks build­ ing? It was built in the 1860s and ’70s. It seems like it should be restored for some kind of tourism rather than turned into a parking lot. You couldn't tear down a house on Green Street, yet the city wants this building torn down to make way for a park­ ing lot. I would like to clear up another issue. 1 am not worried that the closing of Mill Street will affea my business as some peo­ ple seem to think. What I'm concerned about is the terrible traffic problems this will create. You are going to see increased traffic on Apple Street, Main Street and Court Street. Aren’t these roads already busy enough? Was this even considered by our leaders of the city? I don't think so. It also seems to me that with the Internet, it is only a matter of time before people won't need the libraries any more, except for looking up stuff like when streets were closed against the will of the people. The li­ brary is still a long way from its goal sc! to have enough money to build. I wonder who’s donating now. This is my last letter before the public hearing, and 1 must say I can't do this alone. Doug Ward, Owner. Pet World, Hastings Clarification The Internet address of the Barry County Network website designed by Kim Smith of Middleville is www.barrycounty.net. In an article in last week’s Banner, an end of the line justification mark may have con­ fused some readers. Know Your Legislators.. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. Distria office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. •«<* UA Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd Distria (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, distria representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd Distria, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. Distria office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Trcur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek Distria office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. Slate Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th Distria (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Price Anderson Act protects nukes To the editor: On Nov. 27. just before Thanksgiving break, the Price Anderson Act. HR 2983. was voted on in the U.S. Congress for renewal under a "suspension of the rules” which limited debate, prohibited amend­ ments and resulted in the act being approved by a roll-call vote with fewer than 20 representatives present. The House voted in favor of the resolu­ tion. which would extend the PAA for another 15 years. The law was passed in 1957 as u temporary measure to help the budding nuclear power industry get off the ground by providing government-backed insurance in the event of accidents. The Price Anderson Act leaves the public unprotected and the nuclear industry unac­ countable in the event of a serious accident. This bill will be coming to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a vote soon, probably after President’s Day. There are some good reasons for the pub­ lic to be informed about this bill. The PAA currently provides a $3.4 billion annual insurance subsidy to the nuclear power industry. A renewed Price-Anderson would cap nuclear liability at $9.5 billion while the U.S. Government estimates that a reac­ tor accident can cost from 24 to 590 billion dollars. In a free-market economy, this industry should be able to hold its own and not put the burden on the taxpayers. How can we. as a nation, successfully deal with and solve our national energy problems by insulating a demonstrably dangerous industry from financial responsibility, and allowing it unfair competitive advantage over renew­ able energy resources, which Congress, the President and even the nuclear industry has fought to implement and claim the nation needs? The PAA bill fails to adequately deal with post-Sept. 11 concerns about security problems at nuclear power plants, which, newly discovered evidence has found, are already potential terrorist targets. This is especially important when you consider that one suggested change in the PAA bill deals with the next generation of modular, allegedly "inhcrei/ly safe” reactors. One of these new proposed reactors from Exelon, called “pebble-bed" reactors are being pro­ posed without containment buildings. They are small and there would be several placed at each nuclear reactor site. Simply put. all reactors can now be viewed as World Trade Centers with 1.000 Hiroshima’s worth of radiation inside. There exists no acceptable or even realisti­ cally possible security measures to prevent large hijacked airliners from being crashed into existing reactors by terrorists. The pro­ posed “pebble-bed" modular reactors would be especially vulnerable to attack. As utilities are claiming that the new reactor designs are “inherently safe.” they should receive no special liability exemp­ tions at all since they will never need to use them. These utilities should bear 100 per­ cent of the burden for reactor accidents. As it stands now. the Price-Anderson Act fails to financially protect victims of nuclear ter­ ror at home. The Price-Anderson Act is the one and only piece of legislation that can stop the constitution of future nuclear reactors. Coming in the wake of Sept. II. and now also in the wake of suspicions and allega­ tions of corruption and collusion between the energy industry and government (say, for example, between V.P. Dick Cheney and Enron) this continued subsidization of nuclear power is not only unwarranted, but. insulting to the people’s intelligence. Corinne Turner. Delton No-fault insurance has helped many To the editor: Eldon Shellenbarger, who recently sent the Banner a letter, must not have recall of the rebate to those of us who have auto insurance. This rebate was because of a governmen­ tal ruling, not because of the insurance companies. Since then, the catastrophic fund has been going down and we are now asked to give back. Ail insurance companies contribute to the catastrophic fund. After the company pays out $250,000. the rest of no-fault benefits are paid from the catastrophic fund. Some medical insurance companies pay first in the case of vehicle accidents. No­ fault covers the balance. But. after all the medical needs are covered, and long-term care, rehabilitation etc. are needed, com­ mon folks could not possibly cover all these costs without losing the roof over their head. This is not all cases, but a great many. Unless you’ve been in such a situation it must be difficult to realize that the no-fault system is one of the best in our nation. It has helped people who otherwise might be destitute, or on welfare rolls or met death, to lead a life that is as near-normal as pos­ sible. Then there are those who will never have the life they once had. but their families live in peace knowing they can be cared for in the best possible way because of no-faulL For almost 18 years no-fault has allowed us to be at peace knowing that our loved one has all available services and needs met because of no-fault. If this were not the case, we would have depicted everything Write Vs A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of resnonce. 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Maybe more exposure is needed for the public to educate them of all the aspects of no-fault’s provisions. Then, a lousy $50 will be nothing. How I wish you could walk in the shoes of those whose lives - have been so changed but can still lead as normal a life as is possible because of no-fault. On perhaps Mr. Shellenbarger would like to have nobody in a catastrophic accident saved, so we’ll all save $50 bucks. Geri Szczepanek, Hastings, Tree trade’ hurts family farms To the editor: Free trade has been the supposed solution to the low income problems of American farmers since it was first proposed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Each president has assured us that free trade was the answer. The Free Trade Agreement. NAFTA, has not solved the farmers’ problems of low prices for their produce. It has changed the United Slates’ position from being the largest exporter of food to the largest importer. . . '‘4 ‘ To make matters worse, prices paid to farmers for their produce is controlled by a few companies with monopolistic control over the farmers’ market. Farmers have become the rural poor with incomes below the poverty level set by the government. Congress continues to pass legislation that causes these hardships on the farmers. The latest one is the Trade Promotion Authority, which passed by only a one-vote margin. We urge you to write your congressmen and senators urging them to stop supporting “free trade.” We also urge you to stop belonging to organizations that support it and put corporate profits ahead of farmers’ welfare. James Pino, Nashville *7<4zi WtJ.'i. ZueAlio*.... What about kidnappings? What do you think the U.S. should do when its journalists are kidnapped abroad and threatened with being killed by terrorists if their demands aren’t met? ti Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Pubirshtdby Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphic* Inc 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hasting*. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (816) 945-9554 John Jacob* Frederic Jacob* President Vice Presidon! Staven Jacob* Secrotary/Treasurw • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybun g (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edttor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Pat Lake. Lake Odessa: Paula High, Delton: Darwin Oswald. Hastings: Cindy Fay, Middleville: Mike Burton, Lake Odessa: Josh Johnson, Hastings: “We should not deal with terrorists, but we should also make sure the journal­ ists know what they are get­ ting into. We should provide the publication with the knowledge and/or training needed to protea their em­ ployees." “If it were my family member. I would want them to do everything possible but I know there has to be a limit. I don’t want them to give away our whole fund­ ing. 1 think our government should do everything within reason.” “The government is al­ ready working to protect journalists.” “Yes. I do think it’s im­ portant the government helps protca journalists and goes after those who kidnap and harm them." "They should try to locate and negotiate." “They should try to find the terrorists. If they find them, they should put them in jail." Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shrvna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through FrxJny 8 am to 5:30 p.m.. Saturday* 8:30 am. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rate*: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year tn adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes ten P.O. Box B Hasting*. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 - Page 5 LEGAL NOTICE Opinions From Readers... New library is a great idea, but a terrible location A group of dedicated local residents have been working on plans for a new Hastings library. After reviewing options, they first decided to build the new facility off Mill Street across from the Hastings Manufacturing plant. Plans were prepared, and a public presentation of the new facility was made, but problems with the site came to light and the committee had to look for a different location. The new site is still on Mill Street, but it’s right in the middle of the street. The plan is to close Mill at Michigan Avenue right next to the Hastings City Fire Department build­ ing, just a block east of the post office. At first this doesn't appear to be such a bad loca­ tion, but think about it. The post office and fire department are both on Mill Street, and 1 don’t think there are plans to move cither. There are only two east-west corridors in downtown Hastings between State Street and the Thomapple River — Mill and Apple streets. Thom Street just north of Mill Street (behind the post office) turns into Mill Street. If the city is allowed to close Mill, it will add the traffic of two streets onto Apple, the only through street north of Slate Street before the river. I’ve always challenged myself to be a forward thinker and to consider the future im­ pact of decisions 1 make today. Closing Mill Street could have negative effects on Hast­ ings for years to come. Closing any street in a city is serious and elected officials and residents should not lake it lightly. The city has only closed four streets 1 can remember in my lifetime — two for safety reasons and two for economic reasons, the only justifications for such a move. The first street closure I remember was next to St. Rose Church. Madison Street was an unimproved street that divided the school’s playground. St. Rose petitioned the city to dose the street so they could build a larger paved parking lot. making it »afcr for the students to move from one playground to the next. The second was at Central Elementary. The playground was divided by Grand Street. The school also was concerned about the divided playground, and closing the street would allow the school to make the playground larger. Both closures were for safety reasons. The next two closures were for economic reasons. The first was for Hastings Manu­ facturing, which wanted to expand its plant. To allow the expansion the city had to close High Street. Felpausch was the last. The owners petitioned the city to close Court Street at Michigan so they could expand their store. Of all four closures, this was the only one generating much controversy. The city figured a traffic pattern change was not M big an issue as keeping Felpausch in its downtown location. All four of these decisions made sense. But closing Mill Street to locate the library along the river is an emotional decision I hope the courts decide against. There arc many other locations in the city acceptable for a library. The City Council and local leaders should help the library committee find a more suitable location. When it comes to safety, this is a terrible location. The fire station will be right next door. Emergency vehicles must be ready to take off at a moment’s notice and need ac­ cess to the streets. If Mill Street is closed, the fire trucks will have only two streets to vacate the fire department. Michigan Avenue and Apple Street. The only time you should make a decision like this is when you have no other choices. But that’s not the case here. We have plenty of choices. Proponents of the site have admitted that the new library may not meet the communi­ ty’s needs 10 years from now and that the proposed site doesn’t allow room for future additions. So if the library is allowed to build in the middle of Mill Street and it doesn’t work out. you can imagine what will happen then. The dty won’t move the library. Elected officials will just come back to the residents of Hastings and say. “wc need to move the fire department,” costing taxpayers even more money. The library docs indeed need a larger facility, that’s not the issue here. The issue is, should we take the easy way out and close a street in a city that seems to be “on the grow,” or find a location not threatening future growth in downtown Hastings? At a time like this we need leaders who are forward thinking, unselfish, community enhanc­ ing action takers. Mure than 1,500 local citizens had signed a petition not to close Mill Street as of lost week. That’s more citizens than voted in any local election I can remember. This should send a message to elected officials. City officials a couple of years ago moved to change the leaf pick-up policy in the city, but many residents protested. The city then changed the policy to accommodate residents’ wishes. By my count the library could be just like the leaf issue. Over 1,500 local citizens re­ alize the importance of Mill Street and don’t want it closed unless they have no other choice. This issue will be decided in Barry County Circuit Court at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 27.1 hope many of the 1.500 petitioners will be there to stand up for an issue that will affect downtown Hastings for years to come. — Fred Jacobs, Vice President, J-Ad Graphics Animals may be smarter than we think Dear editor; While eating lunch in our kitchen today, I observed an astonishing example of ani­ mal behavior— that was almost inconceiv­ able and led me to a much higher apprecia­ tion of the intellectual capacities of animals than I had before. We have a walnut tree on our property and I have repeatedly observed the behav­ ior of squirrels in the fall, scurrying around our lawn and burying walnuts seemingly at random in the sod. They carry a nut in their mouths, then apparently at random dig a small hole with their front feet, drop the nut in the hole, cover it with their feet, pat the disturbed ground and depart. Today I noted a squirrel running around on top of the eight inches of snow in our rear yard. He appeared to be looking for something, as he suddenly stopped, began digging madly in the snow, obviously be- came discouraged and moved on some 20 feet. Here he stopped again, started digging and this time persisted. He reached ground level, stuck his snout down and came up with a walnut in his mouth! He hesitated a minute, then dashed off. presumably to shell the nut and then con­ sume the morsel of food he had located. Now what talents did he have to locate this food supply in mid-winter? 1 can’t be­ lieve he had the ability to recall precisely the location where it was buried three months ago. A more likelv explanation, for me is that the walnut gave off the tiniest odor and he located it through his sense of smell. Is this possible? Is there an accepted sci­ entific explanation for this, to me. an amaz­ ing capability of our animal friends? Frederick Y. Wiselogic, Lake Odessa Surprise challenge hurts Charlton Park Dear editor: The abrupt challenging of the legality of appointments to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission came as a surprise to many. The County Board of Commissioners has Love involves trust, charity, respect Dear editor, “Love one another..." John 13:34. This means respect one another, trust one anoth­ er... Truly the way of respect is a deep and perplexing problem these days when citi­ zens of our nation are apprehensive about the future, and ever so busy. It is hard to take time to hold the door for a stranger, walk an elderly person across the street, or talk to the cashier at the convenience store. But I see respect everywhere. I see greeters at church holding open the door for the worshippers. I see folks visiting the elderly at the nursing homes. I see kind­ ness. 1 see respect. Trust is another issue. When you love someone very much, you don’t aiways want to trust another with them Sometimes love turns to jealousy, which is the evil that causes us to be angry, and causes our soul to grow weak. Trust means letting go and letting God take care of it. Trust is the act of letting the weakest player on the team play when you only have a four-point advantage. Trust is letting the Lord direct you when there seems to be no reason at all behind it. Whenever we say we love someone, let’s remember what it means. Love is also charity. Jonathan Shotts. Hastings (Individual staff opinions ate not necessarily official editorial policy statements.) sanctioned the by-laws of the Parks Com­ mission since at least 1993. These by-laws state that the Road, Drain, and Planning Commissioners may designate a Parks Commissioner in their stead. The entire is­ sue should have been researched before paralyzing the Parks Commission. Subsequently, citizen members of the Parks Commission have contacted State Representative Gary Newell’s and the State Attorney General's offices to research the issue and render opinions. The election of Parks Commission offi­ cers should have taken place in December of 2001. The legal challenge will further delay elections until the end of February 2002. Thus, the directors of Charlton Park will operate for three months without commission oversight and leadership in thr midst of drafting the five-year county parks and recreation plan. The plan is ambitious, calling for $1.36 million of grant funded capital improve­ ments for Charlton Park alone. The im­ provements scheduled for the cities and vil­ lages arc even greater. Let us endeavor to not let a "surprise'* compromise our efforts to enhance the quality of life in Barry County. Dr. Peter Forsberg. Director of Chariion Park NOTICE OF PUBLICATION "Attention Beverly Bryant You are being sued to pay damages for personal injuries by Brad E. Mrsner. by his Next Friend. Patncxa Misner You must hie your answer or lake other action permit­ ted by law at the 5th Judicial Circuit Court in Hast­ ings. Michigan. 220 West State Street on or be­ fore March 1. 2002 If you fail to do so. a Default Judgment may be entered aga-nst you for the re­ lief demanded in the Complaint." (2-7) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made to JEFFREY L VALLANCE. a single man, ol 263 Fuller. Nashville. Ml 49073. Michigan. Mortgagors, to EQUICREDIT AiK A EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Mortgagee, dated the 14th ol April, 2000. and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, on the 19th day of Apnl. 2000 m Regater No 1043320 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Two & 23/100 ($75.67223). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March 2002 at 1:00 o'clock pjn. Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale al public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.10% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated m the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit Commencing at a comer post in the Northeast comer of the part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79. thence Sou'hwesterfy 167 feet to an iron stake, thence due South 203 feet to an won stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for Equicredit 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (3/7) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF NORTH JEFFERSON STREET AND A PORTION OF EAST MILL STREET Notice is hereby green that a Robke Hearing win be held on Wednesday. February 27. 2002. al 2:00 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Barry County Court House. 220 West Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan, before the Honorable Thomas S. Evefand. Circuit Judge, by SCAO Assignment, to hear comments on the toaowvrg parcels of property being presented lor vacation (See Erhtoits "A" and "B" below). EXHIBIT'A' Legal Description ot Portion of East Mill Street to Be Vacated THAT UNPLATTED PORTION OF MILL STREET CROSSING LOTS 360.361.362. 383 ANO THE BLANK LOT LYING NORTH OF LOT 355 OF THE CTTY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 6 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN: THENCE S 00’33'48" W 1092 30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE CENTERLINE OF MILL STREET. THENCE S 89-1830" E 846 66 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE EAST LINE OF NORTH JEFFERSON STREET ANO THE POINT OF BEGIN NING. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 178 65 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 250 50 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 68"S0'S9" E. 174 69 FEET. THENCE S 48-25O9" W. 19 78 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 14139 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF ACURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 212.52 FEET ANO THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S ST2BIT E. 138 SO FEET; THENCE S 86*3275" E. 22.58 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF MICHIGAN AVENUE AND THE POINT OF ENDING EXHIBIT ■S' Legal Description of Portion of Jefferson Street to Be Vacated THAT PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. THENCE S 00"33'48" W. 1092.36 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 17TOTI' vENTERUNE OF MILL STREET; THENCE S 09'1830" E . 848 66 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE EAST i. INE OF NORTH JEF­ FERSON STREET THENCE S 00*28'46" W. 32 76 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 10343 FEET $5.00 off ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 6600 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 44-24"52" W. 93 17 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF MILL STREET. THENCE N 69’1830" W. 0.24 FEET ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF JEFFERSON STREET; THENCE N 00-28'46" E TO THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE EAST LINE OF JEFFERSON STREET; THENCE S 00’2846" W ALONG SAID EAST any purchase of $20 or more LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Includes any hair service, professional haircare products and/or tanning package purchase at the Fiesta salon near you. 0-~ .ior ta-a th/t-rw tr - ■ -rre u— v • •** New Customer Y N Of or-*:- f’*- stc'-'"' •’* : raa-ri Vj-c- » JOUJ The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City ot Hastings 201 Easl Stale Street. Hastings. Mctvgan 49058. or cel (616) 945-2468. or call TDD call relay service 1-BOO-649-3777 Total Purchase Amount $________________ _ Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 I________ the Lake Odessa Community Library for nine years. Crystal is survived by her daughter. Elaine Berhnski of Crystal Lake. IL; and her son. Archer (Jan) Howard of Wood­ land; her sister. Eileen Burroughs of Hastings, her grandchildren. Mark Bcrlinski. Sandy (Steve) Howard. Kirk Howard. Leanne Kirchner. Stacie (Jack) Reynolds, and Susie (John) Rough VI; eight great grandchildren; and many other loving rela­ tives and friends. Crystal was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Archer; her son-in-law. Ben Berlinski; her great grandson. John Rough VII; and her brother-in-law. Ralph Burroughs. The funeral service was held Monday. Feb. 4. 2002 al the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was al Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa or the Lake Odessa Community Library. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Crystal J. Howard WOODLAND - Crystal J. Howard, age 95. of Woodland, passed away on Feb. I. 2002. She was bom in Hastings on June 22. 1906 to John and Lillian (Dowd) Burke Crystal played the violin in the Hastings High School orchestra, and following her graduation in 1925 she moved to Chicago to study violin at the American Conservatory, and later at the Chicago Musical College. She married Archer L. Howard Sr. on Sept. 29, 1930. They lived in Chicago for 23 years and then moved to take Odessa and purchased Martha's Candy and Gift Shop, w hich they owned for 17 years. Her husband passed away in 1965 She had been a member of he Central United Metho dist Church in Lake Odessa, the United Methodist Wo-men. and been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star since 1936. Crystal had also happily volunteered at .................... m -.... ................ ii '■ ............. ■nSB yj’tea Obit incites Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ItEASANTVlEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Howling. Ml COUNTRY CHA PEI. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 49050 Pasux. Sieve Ol instead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am; Sun­ day School 1100 am. Sunday Eve.vng Service 6:00 pm.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 6I6-72I-8O77 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Momson Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m. Nurs­ ery provided Junior church. Youth group Thursday* senior meal* 12- ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rm­ sell. Pauor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m; Sunday Ma*»c* 8 30 am. and 11:00 a m . Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hasting*. Mich. W. Clayton Gamwn. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m ; A Spint-filled church Meeting at the noon. Saturday night* ■ Praise Service* 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. Suiday Worship - 8 am and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sundav Nurscr* Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Over. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Service* for Adult*. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St., Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail*. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branhum. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a m; Worship 11 DO a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7-00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wes. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. P.O Bos 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call I-6I6-731-5I94 or 1-517-852 1806 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood 2549 Saturday service* 6:00 p m Sunday Service Time* are 8:30 a.m.. 9:55 a.m and 11:20 a m. Nursery and Children’s activities St. Rev Daniel Grayhill. Senior Pastor Pt»ne 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9:50 a m.. 10:00­ 10 45 a m. Sunday School for all thru the 4th grade available for all dren's activities thru the 5th gra te are provided. Bring the whole family. of Music. Pastor* David and Rove MacDonald Pavtor Church office phone 948­ Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tee.i Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age Irtmu EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 'Member Church of the \M/ridWide Anglican Communion " 315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr. F William Vdetberg. Director Mich 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30am ,600pm;Wed 6 30pm Jesus Club for boy* A gtris age* 4-12 THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH study and Prayer and Share at 10: 00 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group (6ch GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . •One mile caM of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with CoiutrwtM Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Casses 9:45 a m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a m . Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 00 pm. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome Maple Leaf Gtange. Hwy M-66 south of Awyna Rd . Nashville. 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeff Arnett. classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pm. are: Rainbows or JJ. BiNe WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061 Worship Services Sun­ day. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages weekend services. Tuesday Bible thru 12th grade) meet* Wednesday 6:30 p.m. aho. Nursery and chil­ HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH age* and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 am-l2:l5 p.m Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the wtxvhip service* and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offer* Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid-* Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for ail apt* 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E Stale Rd (Across M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church ptionc 945­ from Tom'* Market) We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. 4995 Office hours Wednesday & Thursday 9 am to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Wor•ship Sunday 5-7 pm Youth FelJpwship, (Gr. 6-12J. ‘ Sunday c\ ening service 6:00 p m Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kid* at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vice* -9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer; 11: 00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vice* 6:00 p.m. Fcr more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hintwick 948 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all service*. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Curie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9: 30 a m Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6 30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anion.' Pasitx Charles Convent; Munster for Ybuth and Faith Formation Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Feb 7 - 7:00 pm Crossways. Friday. Feb. 8 - 6 3G10 00. Ruck Group Saturday. Feb 9 - IODO a m . Catechism 2. I 30 p.m.. The Way; 8:00 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. Feb 10-81)0 4 10:45 am Wixship; 9:30 a m Sunday School; AAL Branch Meeting after second ser­ vice. Monday. Feb 11 - 7D0 p m Women of Faith Tuesday. Feb 12 - 7D0 p.m.. Schedulers meeting. Wednesday. Feb 13 - 6:00 p.m . Supper; 7D0 p.m. Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church street*. Church phone (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bourna Music Director. 8: 30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshment* 11:00 a m • Traditional Service and Junux Church Child care available for infant* and toddler* thru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade Choir practice GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor lk»n Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 10 a m Morning Celebration Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 am cessible and elevator ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9 30am This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banne- rhe churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 Nonh M-43 Highway - Hastings |________ Gail E. McKay_______ | ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 231 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Willard H Curtis. Pansh Associate Thurs­ day. Feb 7 - 8.30 a m Women-* Bible Study - Adult classroom. 6.30 p.m.. 4 H meeting in the Din­ ing Room Sunday. Feb 10- Wel­ come Rev Willard Cum*. Pastor Emeritus. First Presbytenan Church of Hastings 8:30 am Chancel Choir. 9:00 a m Tradi­ tional Worship Service. 9.20 a m Children-* Worship. 10 00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 11.20 a.m Contem­ porary Worship Service; 11 40 a m Children-* Worship The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 11 20 Service i* broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week Nursery is provided during both Services Children * Worship is available during both Services Monday. Feb 11 - 8.30 a m. Staff meet* for prayer and planning. 7:00 pm. Session Meeting Tuesday. Feb 12-6 15 a m Men-* Bible Study - Church Lounge. 1:00 p.m.. Menders meet to assemble newsletter* Wednes­ day. Feb 13 - Ash Wednesday. b 00 p m Church Night Supper Dining Room. 6:45 pm Praise Team. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir; 700 p m. Spanish Class for ele­ mentary students with Karen Van- HASTINGS - Larry D. James, age 59. of Hastings, died Sunday. Feb. 3. 2002 al his residence. Mr. James was born on Oct. 5. 1942 in Cadillac. Ml. the son of Forrest E. and Margaret E. (Erway) James. He was raised in lhe Carlton Center area of Barry County and attended Hastings school**, graduating in I960 from Hastings High School. His family owned and operat­ ed the former Carlton Center Store in the 1940’s and 50’s. The family had moved to Barry County in 1946. He w as married to Sandra L. Hawkins on June 24. 1961. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in 1961 and retired, due to dis­ abilities. in 1982 as vice president of Manufacturing Engineers. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. National Turkey Federation. Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited. Lions Club. Moose Lodge. The River Gang, was instrumental in helping organize adult and youth soccer in the Hustings area, enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, playing piano, golfing, water-skiing, playing basketball, lawn work, pontoon boat rides on Algonquin Lake, watching the Red Wings, spending time with his family, his precious grandchildren and a host of friends. Mr. James is surt wed by his wife. Sandy; sons, Tim (Dawn) James of Hastings. Jim “Charlie" (Tammy) James of Hastings; daughters. Kim (Larry) Jachim of Middleville, Lin (Mike) James-Nickels of Hastings; eight grandchildren. Ashley. Kaley. John. Eric. Michael. Samuel. Grace. Gretchen; brother, Kyle James of Florida; brother-in-law. Hugh Edmonds of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother. Jack James; in-laws. John Lawrence and Wilma Hawkins; and sister­ in-law. Patricia Edmonds. Services were held Wednesday. Feb. 6, 2002 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Juvenile Diabetes Asj.’n, Hast­ ings’ Love. Inc. or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. William D. Recker MIDDLEVILLE - William D. Recker of Middleville went io be with his Lord on Tuesday. Feb. 5, 2002 after a very brief ill­ ness. Bill served in the U.S. Air Force and was a very loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his father. William T. Recker. He is survived by his wife. Anne; his daughter. Teresa of Middleville; his son. Ryan of East Lansing; his mother. Marjorie of Wyoming. MI; his brother and sister-in­ law. Kenneth (Virginia) of Dimondale; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in law. Jim (Darlene) Ruden of Centreville. MI. John (Barbara) Ruden of Jonesville. Ml; and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be cele­ brated on Monday. Feb. 11. 2002 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will meet with relatives and friends on Sunday. Fe5. 10. 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Matthysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St and at the church one hour prior to the time of sen ice. A Rosary/Scripture will be prayed Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funer­ al home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Family Building Fund (Caledonia). Arrangements were made by MatlhysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. _______ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan More Obituaries on Page 7 SAGINAW - Doris Marian Tardy, age 87. of Saginaw. Michigan, passed away on Monday. Feb. 4. 2002 at Covenant Medical Center-Cooper. Doris M. Hubbell was bom on Sept. 14. 1914 in Hastings, to the late Earl c. and Alice G. (Wells) Hubbell. She married Parnell L. Tardy Aug. 8. 1952. He preceded her in death on June 16. 1998. Doris had worked as a cashier in her younger years and had enjoyed being raised in a fanning community. She was a member of the St. Helen Catholic Church, the League of Catholic Women. Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Council No. 4232. and the Ladies Auxiliary­ National Association Civil Conservation Corp. Alumni Chapter No. 58 in Aim. Doris enjoyed gardening, flowers, embroidery, playing bingo, polka and ball­ room dancing. Doris and Parnell enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends. Surviving are a brother. Lorence E. (Jessie) Hubbell. Hastings; sister. Helen Baldwin, Battle Creek; brothers-in-law. Donald L. Tardy, Kalamazoo; Vernon L. (Mary) Tardy. Willis; a sister-in-law. Gloria (Donald) Davidson. San Diego. CA: a spe­ cial niece, Jeannie (Michael) Putnam. Jackson; a special friend. Sybil Hollingsworth. Saginaw; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. Doris was preceded in death by one sis­ ter. Bernice L. Peake; brothers-in-law. William Tardy and Reginald “Cheat” Tardy. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 a.m. Thursday. Feb. 7. 2002 at St. Helen Catholic Church. Rev. Emmett L. Marceau will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery. Doris will lie in state at the church Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass. Those planning an expression of sympa­ thy may wish to consider memorials to St. Helen Catholic Church or Hospice Partners In Caring. Arrangements by Deisler Funeral Home. Herbert (Herbie) Miller Jr. WOODLAND - Herbert (Herbie) Miller Jr., age 34. of Woodland, passed away al his home on Jordan Road on Saturday. Feb. 2, 2002 after a long battle with neuro-cancer. Herb was the son of Herb Sr. and Betty (Kruger) Miller, also of Woodland. He had graduated from Lakewood High School in 1985. He married Lynctte Decker in 1992. Herb was an ardent fan of Dale Earnhardt. Sr., and one of his proudest moments was meeting Dale, getting his autograph, and having his picture taken with Dale. He was a member of the Woodland Eagles, a Nascar racing fan. an avid deer hunter, and a U of M fan. He had worked for L.G. Cook Distributing in Grand Rapids. Herb was preceded in death by his grand­ mother. Waneta Kruger. He is survived by his wife. Lynctte; his daughters. Brandi and Christi at home; his step-daughter. Danielle Arthur of Laingsburg; his parent*. Herb and Betty; his grandfather. Ray Kruger; his father and mother-in-law. Rex and Pricilla (Pat) Rockafellow of take Odessa; his grandma. Eva Cox of Woodland; his godparents. Lester and Arlene Forman of Woodland; his special family. Kirk. Scott and Michelle Forman; and many other loving relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. Feb. 5. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in take Odessa. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to a fund for his chil­ dren’s benefit at Ionia County National Bank (Woodland Branch), or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Home in Lake Odessa. GRAND LEDGE - Gail E. (Halloran) McKay, age 55. of Grand Ledge, formerly of Battle Creek, died Saturday. Feb. 2. 2002 at Sparrow Hospital of tansing. Ml. She was bom July 24. 1946 in Battle Creek to Thomas A. and Eileen (Fabian) Halloran She, graduated from Lakeview High School in 1964. attended Kellogg Community College, graduated from Michigan State University in I9K8 and received her masters in public administra­ tion from Western Michigan University in 1995. Gail was a MSU fan and enjoyed spcwis. traveling and her grandchildren. She was an administrative director al Central Diagmistis and Referral Services Inc. in East Lansing. Gail is survived by her spouse. Thomas L. Johnson, of Hastings; two sons. Brian T. McKay of Grand Ledge and Jon M. McKay, of Portage; mother. Eileen Halloran, of Battle Creek; brother. Thomas O. Halloran; sister. Shannon Holmes, both of Battle Creek; and seven grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her father. Thomas A. Halloran and u brother. Dennis J. Halloran. Mass was held Wednesday. Feb. 6. 2(M)2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Inicrmenl was in Hicks Cemetery. Memorials may be m;ide Io the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance. “NCCRA” 925 L St.. Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95814. Arrangements were made by Richaid A. Henry Funeral Home. I MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Robert J. Start (Joe), age 71. of Middleville, formerly of Jackson, passed away Thursday. Jan. 31. 2002. He was a longtime employee of L.H. Fields in Jackson. Ml and Herpolsheimers in Grand Rapids. He was active in local the­ ater and an avid ouldoorsman. He was preceded in death by his first wife. Patricia Starr; his daughters. Kimberly Starr, Lori Van Valin; his son-in­ law, Bob Van Valin, his grandsons. Christopher and Jason Van Valin; his sister, Jane Hurley. He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Teri); his children. Hope Shifferd. Ken (Candy) Stan. Kevin Starr. Becky Samson and fianc6 Jim Miller; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his sister. Patricia (John) Benigas; numerous other relatives. Funeral and committal services for Joe were held Monday at Matlhysse-KuiperDeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main Street. Caledonia. Interment Cuman Cemetery. Yankee Springs. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Van Andel Research Institute for cancer research. Arrangements were made by MallhysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. [ '^^^Danie^lbbb^*^ ALTO - Daniel Tobin, age IK of Allo, passed away of accidental injuries Friday, Feb. I. 2002. Dan was a spiritual soul trying to find his place in lhe world. He loved animals and as a result was a dedicated vegetarian. He was a senior at Caledonia High School and enjoyed read­ ing and writing and was a thespian. He is survived by his parents, David and Mary Tobin of Aho. Billie Lyons and Robert Super of Grand Ledge; his brothers and sisters. William Lyons. Bernie Tobin. Sarah Kidwell. Jesse Kidwell. Alyssa Super. Alex Super; his grandparents, Edward Tobin of Walker and Jean Lyons of Grand Rapids; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Danny reposes at the Maithyssc-KuiperDeGraff Funeral Home (Kentwood). 4646 Kalamazoo. SE. Kentwood where funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 4. 2002. Rev. Andy Atwood officiated. The family suggests donations to the Gift of Life. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 - Page 7 poem/ Ahis1 Obit unties ...continued Sister M. Lauren tina Toffee Endsleys to mark 65th anniversary LaBin-Rodriguez united in marriage Historic Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake was the setting for the Dec. 29th wed­ ding uniting Abigail LaBin and Juan J. Rodriguez The ceremony was performed by Chaplain Jim Hill. USN (ret.) Abby was attended by maid of honor. Ruth Caton, her friend and cousin, and Jackelyn Rodriguez, her new step-daughter. JJ’s best man was Jon Rodriguez, and groomsman was Jacob Rodriguez. The boys are JJ’s twin sons. The sword detail was provided by the Marines of RSS Grand Rapids. The restaurant was warmly decorated for the holidays which provided a lovely set­ ting for the buffet dinner reception that fol­ lowed the ceremony. Abby is the daughter of Bob and Diane LaBin of Middleville, and the granddaugh­ ter of Shirley and lhe late Edwin Wietnik of Hastings, and Evelyn and the late Clarence LaBin of Middleville. JJ is the son of Miriam Ferguson of San Diego and ‘.he late Leond Rodriguez of Pajapita, Guatemala. The couple resides in Minneapolis. Minn, where JJ is the Public Affairs Representative for the Marine Recruits Station, in Minneapolis, and Abby is head security officer at the Federal Court Building. They plan a May honeymoon in Brazil. Five generations gather Il’s Great Great Grandma Pearl Kopfmen holding twin boy Anthony Mix. Great Grandpa Wendell Dilworth stands with Grandma Micheile Risk while Daddy Jacob Mix sits holding twin girl. Victoria Mix. We thrill to celebrate five generations! Lyle and Velma Endsley will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on February 13. 2002. Their children, Joan and Ray Ward. Janet and Bob Lord. Judy and Mark Weeks and Sharon and Dave Sixberry. will help them celebrate with a dinner out. The Endsleys have 18 grandchildren. 32 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great­ grandchildren. Lewis Washbum Mason Litts is 80 Saturday Mason Litts will celebrate his 80th birth­ day on Saturday. Feb. 9. Anyone wishing to send him a card may send it to 2450 Woodruff Rd.. Holings, MI 49058. Martin Lennon turns 80 Friday Martin E. Lennon of Hickory Comers will celebrate his 80th birthday. Friday. Feb. 8. 2002. He was bum in Laingsburg. MI and retired from lhe Delton Hardware where he worked in Sales and Service for 20 years. Many is a member of lite Wesleyan Church in Hickory Comers. Barry Christian Schools announce honor rolls 3rd Grade - *Emily Brooker, Paige Buehler. Ashley Dean. Lindsey Grubb. Tom Rozema. Natalie Vandenack. 4th Grade - Allison DeMaagd. Sara Rozema. Sarah Walter. Tina Westendorp. Alicia White. Sth Grade • •Chase DeMaagd, Ryan Holley. Joshua Jacobs. Thomas Ondersma, •Lisa Schuurmans. Ruth Newton to mark 80 years The children of Ruth Newton would like to honor their mother with a card shower on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Feb. 20. We hope this will remind her of how many Eves she has touched. Her children are Ken Newton of Florida, Yonna and Gene Venion of North Carolina. Brenda and Jon Brownell of Florida, and Tom Newton of Woodland. Cards may be sent to Ruth Newton. R #2. 266 N. Main Street. Woodland. MI 48897. 6th Grade - Aaron Curtis. Jordan Laubaugh. Michael Richardson. •Jill Rozema. Michael Steele. Amy Tobias, •Samantha Vandenack. 7th Grade - Crystal Hoffman. Eric Ralph and Chris Crosthwaite of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jenae Elizabeth Crosthwaite to Joshua Scott Cappon. son of Terry and Dawn Cappon of Hastings. Jenae works for Dr. Thomas Grias. DDS in Caledonia and Josh works for Cappon Oil in Hastings. A May 4. 2002 wedding is being planned. Westendorp. Troy Westendorp. 8th Grade - Derrek Kurr, *Lindsay Laubaugh. Travis Taylor. 9th Grade * Katie Garrison. Roger Ondersma, Chris Patterson. Sarah Tobias. Dustin Webb, Evan Wisner. 10th Grade - Lisa Curtis, Daniel Hancock. 11th Grade - *Ron Holley. Eric Lamphere. *Caleb Oosterhousc. Janna Rozema. Lori Whipple. 12th Grade - Alicia Birman, *Ben Conklin, *Sarah Cooke. Amanda Hoffman, Josh Lamphere, Sarah Meek. Elizabeth Potter. Deanna ten Haaf, *Aaron Winegar. •indicates all A’s. Cedar Creek Christian School Honor Roll . /K<WiiA$e £icenses Randy Har'and Blair. Woodland and Jill Ann Blair. Woodland. Kurt Douglas Figel. Woodland and Darlene Mae Gonzales. Woodland. James John Ponicki. Hastings and Peggy Sue Eye. Hastings. Mattnew Reid Whicker. Nashville and Jenifer Jo Diamond, Nashville. Larry David Williams. Jr.. Woodland and Kimberly Ann Murphy-Pierson, Hastings. Jeremy Russell Rogers. Hastings and Ruby Rebecca Conley. Hastings. Crosthwaite-Cappon plan May 4 wedding ZEPHYRHILLS. FLORIDA - Leon R Helmer, age 78. of Zephyrhills. Florida and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday. Jan. 31. 2002 at Hospice Care Center in Dade City. FL. Mr. Helmer was bom on Feb. 15. 1923 in Hastings, MI. the son of Clarence and Emily (Jarman) Helmer. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1940 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was married to Dora M. Purcell on Nov. 18. 1945. He was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 35 years, retiring in 1977. He had resided in Zephyrhills Florida for the past 25 years. He was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and the 87th Infantry Division Association. Mr. Helmer is survived by his wife. Dora; daughter. Leona (Nick) Konkie of Ada, MI; sons. James (Kathy) Helmer of Holland. MI and Gary Helmer of Sparta. MI; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchil­ dren. Preceding him in death were parents; an infant brother; and sister. Mildred VanSyckle. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Barry Co., MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Hudson. FL 34667. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! J-Ad Graphics “The Colorful Printers' North of Hastings on M-43 Sth Grade - Dustin Dowding (All A’s), Autumn Polley (AH A’s). 6th Grade • Jonathan Cross(AII A’s), Quinn Cook (All A’s). 7th Grade - Derek Pell (All A’s). 9th Grade - Zack Norton (All A’s). 10th Grade - Brandon Woolley. 11th Grade - Joe Norton. BOY, Jonathan Whitmore Arnold, bom at Central DuPage Hospital on Feb. I. 2002 at 12:20 p.m. to Jeff and Barb Arnold of Wheaton. IL. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ron and Candy Hoisted of Freeport and Dave and Jane Arnold of Hastings. BOY, Kayne Malakie Rathburn, bom at Hayes Green Beech in Charlotte on Jan. 22. 2002 at 2:51 p.m. to Kenneth Harold Rathburn and Misti Blue Jones of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents include Kay Rathburn. Sandra Hawkins and Gary and Carla Jones. GIRL, Sophia Bekah Rosenberger, bom at Butterworth Hospital on Dec. 31. 2001 at 3:41 p.m. to Beckee Huss and Todd Rosenberger of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Frank and Beth Huss of Hastings and David and Janet Rosenberger of Hastings. BIG PINE KEY, FL - Lewis Washburn. 92, of Big Pine Key, FL and formerly of Gun Lake, MI. died Thursday, Jan. 10. 2002 in Naples, FL after a short illness. He was bom on Jan. 25,1909 to Eva and Percy Washbum in Hopkins, MI. Lewis lived most of his life at Gun Lake and commuted to the Upjohn Company for 32 years where he worked as the manufac­ turing head of Soft Capsules. He retired in 1969 to big Pine Key. FL where he enjoyed life with his wife of? 1 years, Lucille. Lewis is also survived by his three chil­ dren. Shirley (Jay) Kulp of Naples, FL and Kalamazoo, ML Betty Spore of Hastings, MI and Richard (Priscilla) Wash-bum of Naples, FL and Portage, MI; seven grand­ children. Mark Smith, Brian Smith. Bonnie Cantrell. Katy Hayward, Debbie Lupina, Scott Washbum and Amy Novak; 13 great children; and two great-great-grandchil­ dren. Lewis is remembered as a great water skier on Gun Lake and a kind and loving husband, father and friend. A small family service was held in Naples. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Naples, The Morrings Presbyterian Church, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Beachwood Society. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 FARMINGTON HILLS - Sister M. Laurentina Taffec, age 90. of Farmington Hills, ML, died Tuesday. February 5. 2002 at McCauley Center in Farmington Hills. MI. Visitation will be held Thursday. February 7, 2002 from 6-8 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral mass will be held Friday. February 8. 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. KINGWOOD, TEXAS - Ruth I. Daly passed away in Kingwood, Texas at her daughter Sharon's home surrounded by family on December 28, 2001. She passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at age 80. The daughter of the late Archie and Clara Bogart, Ruth was bom March 21. 1921 and was raised in Crystal, Michigan. She graduated from the Crystal High School in 1940. Ruth made the town of Lake Odessa her home for almost 40 years, and was a member of Saint Edward's Catholic Church. She retired from Riverside Correctional Facility in 1986, after 15 years of service. Ruth is survived by her three daughters, Marcia Diane Daly of Houston, TX, Pamela K. Daly fo Calumet, MI, and Sharon Williamson of Kingwood, TX. Her grandchildren are Rebecca and Kelly Daly, and Michael and Alaina Williamson. Ruth was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Bogart Her surviving siblings and family include, Glen and Sylvia Bogart of Crystal, Olive Woodman of Crystal, Ruby and Bud Acker of Grand Rapids, and Lila and Ken Bush of Greenville; many nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later date. Donations to the Houston Hospice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Ruth was an inspiration and friend to all who knew her and will forever by lovingly remembered for her kind heart and giving spirit. A very special thank you goes out to our aunts, and many of Ruth's close friends whose love and kindness eased our burdens. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 01-881-CH 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-1285 Ptaintift(s) Misty Ridge. L.L.C 4518 Lexington Court Hudsonville. Ml 49426 (616) 669-1662 John W. Seif. Penny L. Seif 2289- 108th Street Caledonia. Mi 49316 Plaintiff s attorney John N Lewis (P38313) 928 Dodge. Greenville. Ml 48838 (616) 754-0428 Defendant(s) Ennque Quesada Rebecca Lee Quesada TO: Enrique Ouesaua and Rebecca Lee Quesada IT IS ORDERED 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to vacate a portion of the plat of A D Badcock s Addition to the Village of Middleville because you have an interest in property within 300 feet of por­ tion to be vacated You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 2/15/02 If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed m this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner tor three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed m this court Plaintiff shaft post a copy ot this order in the courthouse, and for three continuous weeks, and shall file proof of posting in this court Date: 1/10/02 James H. Fisher. Judge (2/14) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery, an unmarried woman, to Aames Funding Corporation, a California corporation mortgagee, dated December 24. 1998 and recorded January 4, 1999. by Instrument No. 1023100. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Citibank. N.A. as Trustee by assignment submitted tc and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Three and 9/100 Dollars ($102.943 09) including interest at the rate of 10% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at *:00 p.m. on February 21. 2002. The premises are located in the Township ol Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 44. Sunset Shore's No 1. according to the recorded plat thereof tn Liber 5 of Plats. Page 38. The redemption penod shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The for ectosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: January 10. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Citibank. N A as Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.0927 (2/7) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2002-23342-DE Estate of Lelah B Murray Date of birth March 16. 1906 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Lelah B Murray, who lived at 804 Market Street. Hastings. Michigan died October 31. 2001 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Evelyn E. Klopfenstein, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W Stale Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, and the namedproposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 2-1-2002 Jeffrey S MacKenz.e (P49079) 205 Maple Street. PO Box 497 Nashville. Ml 49073 517-852-9885 Evelyn E. Klopfenstein 7581 Woodland Road Woodland Ml 48849 (616) 374-7083 (2/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L Lawrence a mamed man and Lynda J. Lawrence (original mortgagors) to The Mortgage House. Inc . Mortgagee, dated October 30. 1998. and recorded on November 3. 1998 in Uber docu­ ment • 1020271. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Towne Mortgage Company, as assignee Dy an assignment dated October 30. 1998. which was recorded on November 3.1998. in Uber doc­ ument • 1020272. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 75/100 dollars ($62,887.75). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sard mort­ gage writ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 10 West described as follows Beginning al A point on the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road Which lies due North 507 15 feet, thence North 88 degrees 10 minutes East 389 75 feet and North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 60.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section 23 for a place of beginning. thence North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 70 00 feet, thence South 18 degrees 03 minutes East 75.15 feet, thence South 67 degrees 16 minutes West 70.00 feet thence North 18 degrees 03 min­ utes West 75.15 feet to the place of beginning Provided that the land between the Shore Traverse and the North Shore of Wiley Lake ts included in the above parcel. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated January 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. 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Yet. many care­ givers eventually come to realize that nurs­ ing facilities and assisted-living residences provide a high level of quality services and an excellent quality of life. After an initial adjustment penod. it is common for resi­ dents or patients to feel they made the right decision, and often their only regret is not having acted sooner. Professionals in the long-term care com­ munity know what being a caregiver entails and understand these arc major, often diffi­ cult decisions families have to face. People in need of information should call or visit a facility in their area. Your readers can also obtain a copy of our free pamphlet. “A Con­ sumer’s Guide to Nursing Facilities." by calling us toll-free at 1 -800-628-8140 or ac­ cessing our Web site at www.ahca.org. For those in our profession, it’s all about quality health care. - Charles H. Roadman II, M.D., President and CEO. American Health care Assn., Washington. D C. Dear Dr. Roadman: Thank you for letting us know about the toll-free number that could prove immensely helpful to seniors. Expect that line to be very buzzzzzzy be­ cause this is a subject that will surely inter­ est a great many readers. Lonely parents Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter from the woman whose in-laws continue to talk at the door for another 30 minutes be­ fore actually ending the visit. My parents do that, too. However, they do it at MY house. Mom and Dad will say they have to leave. They will then put on their coats and pro­ ceed to stand at the door for another half­ hour. If my kids arc in their bedrooms, my folks will go upstairs at least twice to “say goodbye one more time.” A few weeks ago, my husband and I said goodnight and went to bed. An hour later, we could still hear my parents puttering around in the kitchen, straightening up and checking the stove. I love my folks and enjoy being with them, but we panic when we see their car pull up in our driveway because wc know raice79C Rog Price 99c now Cholesterol Support SPECTRlim DfiTUMLS Organic Everyday OLIUE OIL DOX f»S’ preiwd u*«hncd wgnofecoi hporwd kem rto atom of flWOr wtlM far *v«ry SALE SO CO PRICE y.jJJ «i2?» 25 OFF SHUE s3. now nflTURAL uirntnin t Kiss my Face E-400 IU CoEnzyme Q" 10 60 mg ml I00 Sofrgete 50 Softgei* SALE PRICE SALE PRICE s7.95 s16.49 prVce s6.80 Reg Pr-ce $21 99 ANNE'S HEALTH FOODS -NATURAL FOOD -VITAMINS -HERBS OPEN Mon - Frt IO to a Sat I0 to 4 • I04 E State St. Hnttngo. Ml 40058 (616) 945-0875 • Prices Goad While Supplies last Free dinner Dear Ann Landen: I am engaged to be married in a month. We arc having a small wedding with family and close friends only. The wedding will be at our church, but the reception will be a small, elegant dinner at a friend's restaurant. Our budget is quite tight, and wc cannot afford much. The wedding dinner will be $15 a plate, which is more than wc can manage.Would it be rude to ask our guests to pay for their dinners? How do wc tell them? - Indiana Bride. Dear Bride: There is no decent way you can ask wedding guests to pay for their own dinners. Please consider a reception with cake and punch. Period. Idle threats Dear Ann Landers: I am a librarian and would like to comment on incompetent par­ ents who do not know how to discipline their children. I often see parents repeatedly telling their kids to be quiet, yet the children ignore them. Many times, a parent will say, “If you don’t behave, i won’t check out that video for you," yet when they reach the checkout desk, the child has the video in hand - and his behavior has not changed. If we ask par­ ents to take their unruly children oute.de, they look at us as if wc arc crazy. Or they become angry and rude. Please tell people if they want polite, re­ spectful. decent kids, they have to make sacrifices now- and then in order for their children to learn proper behavior. Occa­ sionally, that means missing out on some­ thing YOU want to do in order to teach your child a lesson. My husband and I once paid an exorbi­ tant admission fee to take our daughter and son to an amusement park. When our daughter acted up, we left the park - even though wc had been there less than 30 min­ utes. She was then excluded from all out­ ings to this amusement park for the rest of the summer. Yes. it cost a lot of money, and Blood myth Dear Ann Landers: I read with interest the letter from the reader who thought her brother w as the product of an affair because they didn’t share the same blood type. I had a similar experience. When my second child was bom. I could not believe what a good baby she was. She seldom cried and was so pleasant that even the nurses commented. The second day in the hospital. I saw her medical chart and was surprised to discover that her Wood type was A-ncgativc. I knew that couldn’t be possible. My husband and I arc both Bpositive, and so is our first child. I figured this wonderful baby couldn’t possibly be mine, but she was so good I refused to give her up. On my last day in the hospital, after fret­ ting about this for hours. I told the doctor, tearfully, that she wasn't my baby and why. He laughed and explained blood typing and recessive genes. I was so relieved. You were right to tell that sister to keep quiet. Blood types don't prove anything. Loving Mother in Venezuela. Dear Loving Mother: Thanks for backing me yp. I heard from several readers who confirmed that blood typing can be mis­ leading. I also heard from a few medical technicians who hauled me up short for im­ plying that they arc sloppy with their work. My apologies. Most lab technicians arc dedicated and competent people, and I did not mean to suggest otherwise. Dear Ann Landers: You printed a letter from a tall man who was annoyed because people kept asking. “How's the weather up there?" My brother is 6 feet 6 inches tali. He got tired of people asking him if he plays basketball. He now responds with. “Why. no. do you play miniature golf?" Sister in Ohio. Dear Ohio: That clever retort has been around for a while - several readers wrote in and suggested it. My thanks for passing it along. When planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Lan­ ders Guidefor Brides ” has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling} to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 606! 1-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate Inc. /lake Odessa The ’-ake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 14, at Lake Manor community rooms. Dana Troub of Mulliken will be the speaker. “Music From Grandma’s Attic’’ will be his topic and attendees can see his phono­ graphs and music boxes. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Feb. 9. at I p.m. at Lake Manor. Lori Fox will speak on the topic LEGAL nOTICE SALE PRICE s3.94 they will never leave. They are hypersensi­ tive to any son of criticism, so wc cannot confront them. Any ideas? - New York Daughter. Dear New York: Your parents sound lonely, not controlling. The easiest way to get them to leave is to keep the conversation going as you escort them to their car. Mean­ while. since you love your folks and enjoy being with them, try not to complain. Dow n the road, you will be willing to give any­ thing to hear the old folks’ car in the drive­ way. One of these days, you will know w hat I mean. my husband and son were angry and disap­ pointed. I had to hire baby-sitters the rest of the summer, but that lesson has stayed with our daughter all her life. This kind of sacri­ fice is called parenting. - Librarian in Ohio. Dear Ohio: You have made an excellent point. Parents must set appropriate rules and boundaries, and then STICK TO THEM. It does no good to threaten a punishmen* or promise a reward without fol­ lowing through. Keep your word, and your children will know they can trust, respect and depend on you State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate Estate of Henry R. Brooks. Date of birth: 09/25/31 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Henry R. Brooks, who lived at 28 Tanner Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. died 12/17/01 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ait claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Douglas Brooks, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice Date: 2/1/02 Jeffrey L. Youngsma (P40393) 9952 Cherry Valley Ave.. SE. Ste A Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616)891-9310 Douglas Brooks 3300 Barber Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-8618 (2/7) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 “Making Sense of the Census.’’ Attendance has been hovering at the 40 mark in recent months. Visitors are welcome to attend. There will be a dinner at Cunningham’s Acre Sunday, Feb. 10, from noon until 3 p.m. This is sponsored by the Lakewood Ambulance auxiliary. The Sebewa center UMC will be host for a Swiss steak dinner Saturday, Feb. 16. A recent real estate transfer was that of Virginia Starr to Nancy Mattson. The Lowrey/Urtel/Kenyon/Starr building has new business occupants. The front section, with entry from Tupper Lake Street, has a sign for Lakewood Financial Services. The rear portion with entry from Fourth Avenue has its entry marked 'The Ivory Palace,’’ lhe piano studio of Mrs. David (Celia) DeMond. The Sage of the Shoreline has submitted his semi-annual report. His figures show that Jordan Lake froze over on Jan. 1. 2002, after open waler until the very end of 2001. The ice then broke up on Jan. 31. Is this a record for brevity of the ice season? Likely it will again be frozen over. Ice fishing apparently will have a short run this year. On Wednesday. Jan. 30. the new office of Portland Federal Credit Union opened for business on M-50 at Eaton Highway. The traffic is entirely through the M-50 drive­ way. There are 15 parking spots, an employee parking area, two offices, a con­ ference room, a break room and spacious lobby. There are two l§nes for the drivethrough service on the south side of the building. On Saturday morning the parking spaces were nearly filled and the lobby had several people waiting in line, despite hav­ ing multiple tellers behind the counter. This new business is across the road from Lakewood Veterinary Clinic and less than a mile from Lakewood High School. Crystal Howard, venerrble lady, who died Friday evening, had the .pleasure of knowing that her one-time business. Martha's Candy Shop, was featured in the display cases at the Depot/Museum during Christmas 'Round lhe Town. Her son. Archer, loaned pictures, souvenirs, candy box. and even his mother’s recipe book for making some of the confections she sold in her little shop on M-50 near the Jordan Lake beach. As a widow, she worked in the high school library. Then at age 80 she took a computer class so she could efficiently catalogue books for the coming Lake Odessa Library. She was a long-time volun­ teer before the library opened and for months after. She was a violinist who prac­ ticed daily well into her 80s. In addition to a sister, a son and daughter and grandchildren, she is survived by her sister’s granddaughters, children of her late niece. Janet Burroughs Offley. Her mem­ berships include Order of Eastern Star. United Methodist Women and Friends of the Library. She served as church librarian for many years. Shirley Estep has been released from a Lansing hospital to the home of her son to recuperate from a brain aneurysm. James Allen had surgery in a Grand Rapids hospital last week for removal of a brain tumor. Mrs. Karl (Julie) Klynstra of Peck Lake Road is training for a 26-kilometer marathon to raise funds for leukemia. Her husband has just finished another round of chemotherapy. Dean's list have been published for fail semester at most colleges. From Ferris State University comes the listing of Stacey Andreau and Tracey Jordan of Lake Odessa along with Matthew Markwart of Woodland. Stacey is the daughter of Jill (Goodemoot) and Eric Andreau of S. Slate Road. Tracey is the daughter of Ron and Connie (Strimback) Jordan of Bliss Road. Matthew is the son of r.ndrcw and Jeanette of Woodland Township. Sara Decker of Farrell Road is on the dean’s list and also earned her degree at WMU. In honor of lhe 87th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Reine Peacock, her children, Betty Carey; Harry Peacock and wife, Helen, Dick and wife. Gayle. Tom and wife, Lois Peacock, along with their Conway aunts who are nuns at Wright and Grand Rapids had Sunday dinner together at Comer Landing. After their meal they drove toward Lansing to see lhe new house of Dick’s daughter. Sue. and husband. David Richey. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.Fcbruary 7. 2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The life and times of the Willits Family (part vn) Bv Jovct F. Wrinbrscht I he Reverend Willits, after teviewing his i le as .1 preacher, at age 55. decided that theie had to be a heller way to spend his lat­ er >ears Ihcv purchased a farm in Castle­ ton township on Sept II. 1915 with a down p.ivment ot $I<N) and a land contract tor $2.51X1 Helen was only tour years old when this move was made She describes the farm and the lann house from what she was told .ci the sears She writes AS hen they came to the tarin the upright «>l tlie In’Use was standing, but the part that h.nl been a kitchen was gone It was necess.nv h< build a kitchen with a bedroom above it l he barn was on a hill. h was a small weather beaten gray, l he w utd< .w was broken and lhe door was hang­ in- bv one hinge It banged in the w ind. No ■ ne had been around to hear it except lor the i.its and mice that made it their home. Ih. retuse from the slock that had been there was still there. Mier every rain the waler drained toward the spring which was the only s< .ukl t water as there was never a well on lhe farm lhe barn had to be replaced. I'heie were no fences. The woodchucks and i«ther vsild animals had squatter's rights. I tics hadn t been disturbed in so long that lhev had multiplied and tlx* hills were dol­ led w ith huge piles of sand. Work started on lhe house right away I ather bought (Ik* lumber from Lcibhauser in X.ishvilk He saved the receipted bills. He hired two carpenters to put up the frame as it was August and the family wanted to move before the weather got bad. We do not know tire date that the family moved into the house, but it would seem that when the p.ijH i s were made out on Sept 11 th that the family was already in the house. Ir Mai ch. l ather liad to borrow money, lii note lor S.V» Ik* h;xl to have one sign­ : I i .i >125 he had to have two signers I . t. i • Mudge and (I F I asset went sure . th.i: noie l ather paid the notes him­ self We do not know what he used the ioihk-v loi. but they had their houseliold <«ds and clothes, so we may assume that ! was used to tmy machinery or supplies to imish the house. I hey had no plow, drag or cultivator. Xotluni: with which to begin farming. Most .cry ihm j that father bought was at an auc iso-. sale I hat was true the rest of his lite. One exception was when Ik* bought the cream separator from Scars RiK'buck. "It look someone with knowledge of the laws of phy sics to make a machine separate cream I nun ttx* milk Thirty aluminum discs ii a spindle inside a heavy metal is -a I were set in motion. When enough ,n cd was applied to lhe discs and cream paiatcd from tlx* milk |Thc speed was oi’tamed by turning a crank on lhe separai which was attached to a fly wheel winch tinned lhe spindle.| A\i kan't know what the folks did while iiiiug A. to in- vc into the house on lhe farm, hut with everything letl for so many years. I’lcre would have been lots of jobs to keep cvciy"ire busy When George and Clara ts’ught then farm they found criK*ks ol lard f at were rancid, that George’s grandmoth­ er hail no! used. I'hey offered it to folks to make* soft soap lor washing. I ather made a leech As you will never •■•i ’ne I will describe it for you. Boards were pl.xcd on two sets ol sawhorses, with ne set highei than the other A wooden band tilled with ashes sal on the table Water was poured over the ashes and brown ly ■ was v.tughl in a container al the fool of the table Ii was boiled w ith the lard in a big kettle m the back yard. I aihci found work lor the boys to do I hey went bare hxtled as children didn't acai sfr.Ks m the summer How uncomfort­ able the shoes were when pul on in lhe fall. Evelyn, Dora and Vivian Day. nieces of Helen Wilhtts Kesler. Their leet had grown and lhe shoes didn't tit I lx* budget didn't stretch tor a new pair of shiK*s. so you learned to live with the pain of the blisters That along with the stone bruises and smashed i«k*s were some of the pleasures ot being a child. There had to be something really had to go the d»Klor Mother washed tlx* hurt, pul turpentine or Vaseline on it. and tied it up with ban­ dages rolled up and ready These bandages had a first lite as a worn out sheet Nothing could be wasied They were washed and ironed to make them sanitary A stone bruise would be on ttx* bottom ot the loot. /\ bread and milk poultice would need to be applied lor a number of Jays to draw out the pain. "When tlx* family movx-J to the farm it was ovcriun with Canada thistles In fat. the thistles were a pest as long as wc lived on the farm The problem w ith getting rid of them was that in cutting them oft with a hoe. which was the common practice, the roots would glow again Alter they blos­ somed the seeds which had gauzy wings would fly in lhe wind and start another patch 'They didn't all bloom al once, so (hat the boys were kept busy every summer hoe­ ing them. "I know what I did while the carpenters were working on tlx* house I sat on the fence in front ol tlx* house and sang "It’s a Long Way Io Tipperary " I loved to sing and I'm sure that I enjoyed tlx* attention. Some­ times things conx* back to bite you When I was older I was asked to sing al their fami­ ly funerals. It is difficult to sing at a friends funeral Especially when you're young. It takes maturity to accept death "It was almost as important to have a barn as the house l he one standing wasn't fit to house livesitKk. so while the house was being built plans were taking shape to build the bain as soon as possible It was decided to build it south of the house where there was a sand bank, which could make a base­ ment with tlx* mam part of the barn at 99 GMC 1500 4X4 SLT EXTENDED CAB. Z 71. ONE OWNER. WESTERN PLOW $20,995 SALES HOURS unw 3 ■Wwfw Eichdihg Youe Exncutnns is * Funr Tupman. Coll them mindlessly until you could get them right It was no wonder that tlx* geography book paid a heavy price "Schoo’s were supported by taxation on property in the district. There was a school board that consisted of three members. I heir main duty was to hire a teacher, who was required to live in the district and to also do tlx* janitor work It seems strange that she. usually a woman, would have to live m the district, but we forget that it would have difficult lor her to get to school every day if she lived further away “The tiist Monikiy in June was school meeting Everyone in the disirxT was wel­ come to attend, but only property owners could vote on things involving money The leather's salary was set in tor the coming year. The school board niembers were elected The length of the school year was decided. At that time eight months was the norm, nine months came later A contract was given to lhe person who gave lhe low­ est bid to furnish wmxJ for lhe school. Someone was given the job ol taking lhe Census of tlx* children in tlx* district." More about School Days at Hrunch School as seen ihnmgh the eyes of Helen Willitts Kesler. Financial FOCUS Branch School. 1940 Special Purchase PRICED TO MOVE' "I do not inter that my brothers took part in tlx* contest, but that was the norm of that time Most of the boys who were in lhe eighth grade were 15 or 16 Many were just waiting to turn 16 and then they could quit school and go home and work on tlx* farm Frequently, lathers kept the boys at home until fall work was done Father kept Harold al home until after Thanksgiving "The first day of school hardly anyone had all the books, which they needed Books were handed down in a family from the older to the younger children New books could be bought at Von Furnass Drug Store in Nashville Some used books could also be bought there, but the first day ol school those who liad no use tor their books wold sell them tor almost nothing They were usually in pretty rough shape. Hie geography book was usually pretty well beaten up "One lesson (hat was sure to be assigned was in lhe eastern part of the country. At lhe tall line most cities were noted tor some­ thing they manufactured. The teacher assigned the list ot cities and you had to pass a test on it. Collars and cuffs, boots and shoes, corsets, watches, blankets and various products You paid the price it you put down bools and shoes in place of collars and cults. You sat in your seat repeating 61 6*948*8000 Today or toll free 1 *888*494*5539 ground level When enough sand hud been removed from the west and north side, frame construction on the south and east side was built to enclose it The north and east sides were made of cement as was the floor. The windows and access doors were part of lhe frame construction The base­ ment came to ground level. This was scaled off and the main part of the barn was built on it. “Neighbors came for a bam raising. To pay for the construction father borrowed money from his brother. Frank, on Feb. 15. 1917. He and mother signed a note tor $250 to mature in five years. For a number of years all they could pay was the $15 inter­ est. In March 1925. the note was paid in full. It look quite a while to get it paid. Father sent the interest money a tew days before it was due so it was always there on tune. There was also tlx* payment to Mrs. Mudge on the farm each year in September so for a while he could only pay the interest on both debts. “It was lucky dial there was an out crop­ ping of gravel on a hill. They hauled all the gravel that they needed h. cement lhe barn lhe timbers came from the stand ol beech and maple in lhe back woods. The barn was put together with wooden pegs. It was nev­ er sided, but boards of random widths were nailed from the foundation to the eaves. The barn is still standing and is being used When lhe barn was first started a hole was left in the floor lor a well It was dug out lor a ways and left to be finished later. Boards were laid over it and it was almost forgot­ ten. One night old Kitt got loose and plunged head first into the well. She died in lhe well. He carried water from the spring to water the horses and drove the cows to Highbank Creek both summer and winter to get a drink. “When I was little. Evelyn. Vivian and Dora seemed more like sisters |not nieces] than their mother. Clara, as she was 19 years older than me. We walked to Branch SchiMil together We hud a path on the bank beside the road that ended in the bridge across Highbank Creek. Each season was special, but spring and lhe return of the robin and the bluebird, we could take off winter underwear and feel the air through our cotton stockings. When the ground thawed in lhe spring the roads were quag­ mires ot mud We wore rubbers over our shoes to keep lhe shoes from being spoiled. The floor was always dirty My mother bought a pair of while rubbers tor me as while rubbers were high fashion in lhe big city. I did not like them though as black rubbers were lhe style in the country and I was the butt ot a lot of jokes because of them. “In September when schcxil started Wil­ son. Harold and Clayton went to Branch School. There was no money for school clothes, but this was usual at that time. Everyone wore patches on their clothes “Mother had a wooden box that had scraps of material which, when the clothes were washed, were washed and were used for any hole or worn spot thul was patched on the underside. If a boy had come to school with new clothes hrs life would have been made miserable "Because I paper] sacks were uncommon, children carried their lunch in a tin pail. In the store most things were wrapped in paper and tied with a string that hung down from a skein on lhe ceiling. Lunches were usually homemade bread and butter with perhaps a slice of side pork letl over from supper Some had only lard instead of but­ ter Some children brought cold pancakes It a child was lucky enough to have a piece ot cake or corn bread, it was laid on (he sandwich. Crumbs would be on lhe bread In the tall, lunches got hot and not much was eaten. “Everyone hurried out to play tag. pom­ pom pull away, hide and go seek or some game which didn't need much equipment In the back of the school there were two toi­ lets on opposite ends ot the yard, one tor the boys and one for the girls The boys had a contest to see who could wet the highest on the wall. Furnished By...MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward .tones and Co. Good reasons to see an investment professional During the long bull market of the 1990s. it wasn’t all that hard to be a successful investor. 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Well when the Fighting Scots made both ends of a one and one free throw opportu­ nity and then sank two technical free throws, all after time had expired in the first half, the Saxons went from one point ahead (21-20) to three points behind (24­ 21) in a matter of. well, no time at all. The Saxons had taken their only lead since the opening minutes of play with 59 seconds to play in the half when Ted Greenfield hit two free throws. But a foul at the buzzer, coupled with a technical foul, gave Caledonia four free shots and the Fighting Scots made good on all four. Mike Ogle scored both sides of the oncand-one opportunity and Travis Slot hit two technical free throws. Caledonia never trailed again. Hastings got on the board first, running out to a 5-0 lead in the first three minutes on a basket by Greenfield and a threepointer by Dustin Bowman. But Caledonia tied it on five straight points by Slot and took their first lead of the night on a basket by Ogle. Caledonia ran that lead Io eight points. 17-9. at the end of the quarter and held the Saxons at bay until the final minute of the half when Hastings battled back. "It was a game of spurts." said Caledonia Coach Todd Tolsma. "Wc would get a lead and they would battle back. It was like that all night. "Wc knew it was going to be a hard fought game and it was. Hastings has re­ mained competitive all year and we knew it was not going to be easy coming in here because this is always a tough place to play. But you have to win on the road if you want to compete in lhe O-K Gold." Hastings did play tough down the stretch and trailed by only one. 40-39. at the start of lhe fourth quarter and was within two. 50-48. with three and a half minutes left in the game. The Saxons were forced to press and foul in the final two minutes and again the Fighting Scots used free throws to put the game away. Caledonia made six of eight free throws in the final 59 seconds to pro­ vide them with their margin of victory. We didn't do a lot of little things well to­ night. but our kids played hard all the way," said Hastings Coach Don Schils. "Wc made some mistakes on our defensive rotation and didn't get back quick enough at times and they were able to take advantage. “I don't think wc had a great offensive ef­ fort tonight, but wc have made progress. Wc have seen our players change and be­ come more unselfish, so 1 am confident wc will gel it done." The coach's confidence was bolstered by the fact that the Saxons had won three of their last four games, including an O-K Gold victory against Sparta. 50-48 last Fri­ day night. "Wc just have to do the little things more consistently. We're young and sometimes it is hard to get younger players to understand that." Hastings, which starts two sophomores and a junior, saw its record fall to 4-10 overall and 3-7 in the OK Gold. Caledonia is now 8-5 overall and 7-3 in the confer­ ence. One of Schils* young players is Bowman, a junior, who led all scorers Tuesday with 24 points. But he was lhe only Saxon in double figures. Travis Slot had 21 for Cale­ donia and Nick Slot had 10. In the junior varsity contest. Caledonia prevailed 59-57. Tyler Tuthill led Hastings with 14 points, followed by Joe Arens with 13, Scot Larsen with 11 and Joey Aspincll with 10. Zach Larson had 15 for the Fighting Scots and Brad Swartz added 12. Zac Fulmer (54) hustles after a loose ball while two Caledonia defenders watch and a teammate takes a spill on the floor. Crunch Time by Matt Cowall We’re turning away kids too early in youth sports by Jon Gambee I’ve been asked to step in and help the editorial department get out the newspaper for the second time in less than six months. The first time was necessitated by the tragic death of Jim Jensen, and this most recent request was necessitated by the sudden hospi­ talization of current Sports Editor Malt Cowall. First, let me assure you that Matt is fine, recovering nicely from an emergency appen­ dectomy over the weekend. In his absence 1 have tried to fill in as best as possible on such short notice. I won't try to fill Matt’s shoes completely because I do not pretend to have his grasp of local issues or his ability to relate them to the reading public. I am not without some journalistic experience, having been the sports editor of the Dowagiac Daily News (so many years ago. I would be hard pressed to name anyone who remembers), the editor of the Allegan Photo Journal (which is now defunct) and more recently, the publisher of the Richland Village Press. At J-Ad Graphics, Jim and Matt graciously allowed me to cover Maple Valley foot­ ball. one of the best high school programs in the entire stale and an assignment I have enjoyed immensely. Having this opportunity to observe the local editorial staff at work has given me an appreciation of the hard work and dedication these men and women display to bring to you all that is happening in and around the area each week. It is an enormous undertak­ ing and their efforts arc often taken for granted. It is truly a team effort, and though it sometimes resembles a Chinese fire drill, the result is a concise and well-written ac­ count of small town America at work and play every week. The key is the team effort, everyone working together for a common cause. Personal issues must be put aside, not an easy thing to do. and the result is always more than the sum of each individual's part. That's why I thought for my guest column 1 would address the issue of team goals versus individual accomplishments. Il seems that so often these days, wc celebrate the individual at the expense of the team. It is for this reason that I so enjoy prep sports, where coaches work hard to mention as many kids as possible each week. It helps our young people feel part of something bigger and the rewards are immeasurable. Of course, there arc still stars and they will stand out. But in most high school sports no one plays alone and it takes teamwork to succeed. For the most pan, our coaches rec­ ognize this and work very hard to sec that every contribution is rewarded. I am troubled, however, about what I sec as a growing trend in this country to sepa­ rate kids at too young an age. Back when I participated in high school basketball (shortly after they cut a hole in the bottom of the peach basket and removed the ladder), every kid took part in the program from the onset. Today, all too often, wc arc begin­ ning to divide the kids up as young as the third grade, with those who are in some way more developed being picked to play on "select" teams, while the others are relegated to pick-up games in the back yard. The message often is that while a few are being groomed to carry on the "tradition" of winning at all cost, others arc being cut from the herd at 8 and 9 years old with virtu­ ally no chance to ever catch up. Some people mature at a later age than others. Remember Michael Jordan was cut from his freshman basketball team. I think third grade is a little early to begin deciding who is going to be part of the high school team. At that age participation should be encouraged and nurtured, teaching not only skills, but a love of the game. I use basketball as an example, but nowhere is this practice more prevalent than in soccer. When my son was very young he was picked to play on a select soccer team, but also was informed that if he wanted to play in the fall, he would have to play soccer in the summer. He would not be able to play little league baseball because soccer was all­ consuming. He was 9 years old. In basketball, we have third and fourtt grade travel teams." In volleyball, some coaches will not keep a player who docs noi participate in the AAU program, meaning See CRUNCH TIME, continued on page 12 Get Your COLGR FILM DEVELOPED Quickly and Professionally! We do RE-PRINTS and ENLARGEMENTS! J-Ad GRAPHICS North of Hastings on Broadway (M-43) or Call 616-9 ‘’5-9554 for information on PRINTING PLUS Services • 1-Hour Photo Processing • Color Copies • Commercial Printing Sophomore Drew Bowman (14) battles for the basketball with Caledonia's Joe Kowalski (24) tries to get around Drew Bow­ two Caledonia defenders late in the first half. man of Hastings as moves toward the basket. Lakewood scores 57-50 Team district mat pairings win over Lumen Christi announced Lakewood took a long trip to Jackson Lumen Christi Tuesday night but made the voyage worth the effort, returning home with a 57-50 victory. Scott Secor led the way wth 19 points and teammate Jeff Elcnbaas scored 11. Cole Barnett and Chris Clark each had 10. Ryan Karasck led Jackson Lumen Chris­ tie with 16. The Vikings ran out to a 9-0 lead early, mostly on the efforts of Elcnbaas. who hit a pair of three pointers. But Lumen Christi battled back and led twice by as much as four. Lakeview had a slim 27-26 lead by halftime. The difference in the game was the third quarter, when Lakewood outscored the Ti­ tans by six. This time it was Secor scoring from beyond the three-point arc, hitting a big three to put the Vikings up by seven late in the quarter. Both teams scored 15 fourth quarter points. Free throws also played a big part in the win. Lakewood was 17 of 27 from the char- ity stripe and Jackson was only seven of 12. Lumen Christi won the battle of the boards. 32-26. Lakewood suffered its first Capital Cir­ cuit Conference defeat of the season Fri­ day. dropping a 70-65 decision to Lansing Catholic Central. "Wc played very hard tonight but couldn't pull it out down the stretch." said Coach Mark Farrell. "Wc got into a run­ ning game with a team that needs to be slowed down. 'Chris Clark had a nice game coming off the bench," the coach said, "and hung with our starters." Jeff Elcnbaas scored 17 points for Lake­ wood and Scott Secor added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Cole Barnett was the assist leader with seven. Elcnbaas also had four steals. Lakewood shot 42% on the night, sinking 24 of 57 from the floor, including five three-pointers. ThcVikings were 12 of 14 from the free throw line. Weather hiatus helps Trojans at Belding Middlcville had its game with Byron Center canceled because of the weather last Friday, so the Trojans were well rested when they traveled to Belding Tuesday. Coach Kurt Hoizhcutcr's team made the most of it, coming back with a 72-51 vic­ tory. "It was hard to really get anything going for any -tretch." said Holzhcuter. "because there were a lot of whistles. But wc played very well and the kids were able to keep their heads. "It was a very physical game, but wc played solid and didn't let down." Middleville was whistled for 33 fouls in the game and Belding was flagged 19 times. "They only made 15 field goals the whole night, but they kept going to the free throw line. Fortunately, wc stayed with it and didn't let up." the coach said. The Trojans ran out to a 15-7 lead after the first eight minutes and led 33-24 at the half. Brian Ycazcl was the game’s leading scorer with 2.' points. He also had 10 re­ bounds. four steals and four assists. Chris Finkbcincr had 17 points, six re­ bounds and five steals. "Zeb Truer played a real solid game to­ night." Holzhcuter said. "He had five points, eight rebounds and played solid de­ fense." . Middleville is now 10-4 overall and 6-3 in the O-K Blue Conference standings. The Trojans' game with Byron Center has been rescheduled for Wednesday. Feb. 27. at Middleville. Delton will try to play the giant killer in District III team district wrestling tourna­ ment action next Thursday evening (Feb. 14) when the Panthers travel to Otsego. Delton will wrestle either the host Bull­ dogs or Byron Center, depending on today's draw. Otsego is the defending Division III champion and is ranked seventh in the state at the moment. In other local pairings. Caledonia will be host to Middleville. Allegan and Wayland Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, in a Division II toumey. The Fighting Scots will wrestle at 6 p.m. on Mat 2 against Middleville, while Allegan and Wayland grapple on Mat 1. Lakewood also will be host for a district tournament Wednesday evening when it takes on Ionia at 6 p.m. The winner of that match will square off against Hastings in the finals, immediately following. Maple Valley will be at Olivet, along with Climax-Scotts and Bcilcvuc on Wednesday night. Panther eagers fall to Parchment Parchment handed the Delton Panthers their 11 th loss of the basketball season Tuesday night. 71-55 in a Kalamazoo Val­ ley Association contest. A strong second half rally fell short for Coach Mike Mohn's team as they fell be­ hind early and were not able to come back. Down by 42-21 at the half. Delton doubled its score in the third quarter alone, outscor ing their Panther counterparts. 21-15, to close the gap to 57-42, but Parchment held off the rally in the fourth and final quarter. Delton was led by Shawn Moore with 15 points. Scott Styf had 14 points, and nine rebounds. Delton is now 4-11 overall on the season. �The Hastinje Banner - Thuraaay. February 7. 2002 - Page 11 Saxons finish 7-0 in Gold mat duals Hastings wrestlers ran their overall sea­ son record to 17-1 and finished a perfect 7­ 0 in the conference by pinning a convincing 43-17 defeat on Cedar Springs Jan. 29 in their final O-K Gold Conference dual matchup of the season. Earning varsity wins during the evening were Jeff Allen at 103 pounds, Tom Rowsc at 112, Ryan Ferguson at 119, Dan Cary at 125, Mark Peake at 130, Scott Redman at 140, Mike Case at 145, Patrick Stephens al 152, Jack Friddlc at 171, and Joe Keller at 215. Cody White, Travis Traistcr, Jake Heuss, Evan Anderson and Heath VanBelkem won in junior varsity matches. The Saxons wrestled in the Lakewood Tournament Saturday, Feb. 2, and came home with first place honors. The school's "B" team went 2-2 for the day-long event. The varsity started the ball rolling with a convincing 62-7 defeat of Sturgis, then went on to beat Portland 56-13, and Dewitt 53- 11. The team capped off the day by beating Lakewood 32-28. The host Vikings were ranked fifth in the state. In Round One, Hastings A beat Lake­ wood 32-28, Sturgis beat DeWitt 47-29 and Hastings B beat Portland 57-21. In Round Two. Lakewood beat Portland 54- 23, Hastings A beat DeWitt 53-11 end Sturgis beat Hastings B 60-12. In Round Three Lakewood beat Sturgis 62-6, Hastings B beat DeWitt 40-36 and Hastings A bca’ Portland 56-13. In Round Four, Lakewood beat Hastings B 75-0, Hastings A beat Sturgis 62-7 and Portland beat DeWitt 72-44. In Round five. Lakewood beat DeWitt 59-12 and Sturgis beat Portland 51-38. Undefeated wrestlers for Lakewood were Brandon Carpenter at 140 pounds, Ben Best at 152 and Juddy Wierckz at 175. Going undefeated for with four victories on the day were Chad Ferguson. Mike Case, Patrick Stephens and Joe Keller. Earning three wins were Jeff Allen. Ryan Ferguson. Scott Redman. Jake Heuss. Rob Baker and R.J. Williams. The varsity completed its regular season dual meat record with a 21-1 record. The “B" team finished 16-5. Hastings junior varsity wrestlers also competed in the Coldwater JV Tournament. Placing first in his class was Grant Endsley. Placing second was Cody White, and Travis Traistcr, Evan Anderson and Ted Knuppenburg all took thirds. Placing fourth was Heath VanBelkum. Seven out of 12 wrestlers medaled in the tournament. "What an outstanding week," said Coach Mike Goggins. "We arc wrestling really well right now and wc were happy to come away from Lakewood with a win. Anytime you can beat Lakewood in their gym. it is an accomplishment. "Jake Friddlc has really been wrestling well this past week with key wins against Cedar Springs' Dan Rector and Lakewood's state placer, Ryan Terry. Also, Joe Keller remains undefeated. His return after a foot­ ball knee injury has really shored up our lineup. Several of our close wins wc may not have earned without him." The coach also had praise for a number of other grapplcrs. "Patrick Stephens at 152 and Chad Fer­ guson at 112 and Mark Peak at 130 had solid performances this week as well and Mike Case continues to dominate at 145. I almost hate to talk about anyone as indi­ viduals because the entire lineup deserves recognition for the job they have done lately. "Two goals remaining arc to twin the O­ K Gold outright with a tournament win on Saturday at Hudsonville Unity Christian and a district championship next week at Lakewood. Both of these are within our grasp if we continue to wrestle well." Lakewood's record stands at 17-3 on the Lakewood spikers win Northville Invitational Kelly Rowland’s Lakewood volleyball team overcame an outstanding field of teams Saturday to capture the Northville Invitational championship. After losing their opening game to Cadil­ lac 15-13 in pool play, the Vikings came back to win the final two sets 15-4 and 15­ 11. They then rolled over Grandville 15-7 and 15-4 and beat Grand Haven in two of three sets, 14-16,15-6 and 15-7. In the power pool the Vikings matched up with Northville and beat their hosts 15­ 5 and 15-13. In the quarterfinals they came again back to beat Jenison. After losing the opening game 15-10. Lakewood rallied to win 15-4 and 15-11. Panther matmen 5th at Constantine Invitational meet The Delton varsity wrestling team checked in fifth Saturday in an extremely tough eight-team Constantine Invitational. Five of the teams in the competition were ranked among the state’s best. Host Constantine won it with 192 team points, Williamston was runner-up with 187, Three Rivers had 172, Springport 169 and Delton 167. Delton had nine medalists in the meet. Jeff Erb (171 pounds) and David Over­ beck both were champions in their respec­ tive weight classes. Erb. in the finals, de­ feated an opponent from Three Rivers who had bested him a week earlier. Overbcek pulled out a double overtime thriller in the finals over his opponent from Constantine, who was a state medalist last year. Overbcek is now 35-1 for the season and Erb also has more than 30 victories. The other six Panthers who won medals were Dustin Morgan, second at 275; Joel Crookston (135), Jon Heethuis (145) and Jim Sweat (160), all thirds; and Tyler Har­ ns (112), John Tcrmccr (119) and Aaron Schallhom (215) all received fourths. The Panthers wrestled last night (Wednesday. Feb. 6) in a double dual at Martin against Kent City and Grant. The crucial part of their season lies ahead with the Kalamazoo Valley Conference meet Friday night at Parchment. Delton will enter the meet undeafeated in league dual meets, but it must finish first Friday night in order to win its second straight KVA crown and third in lhe last four years. Coach Ron Heethuis said the feat is do­ able, but his team must be ready. “We’re a better dual meet team than an tournament team," he said. “GalesburgAugusta and Battle Creek Pennfield could give us a tough time." The Panthers will wrestle in the Division III team district tournament at Otsego with Byron Center next Thursday evening. Feb. 14. "Before the semi-finals we had a team conference and wc came out playing bet­ ter," Rowland said. "We served better and blocked much better," she said. Playing Northville again,' Lakeview dominated, winning 15-3 and 15-6. In the finals, they played Grand Haven. "We came up really fired up and ready to win," Rowland said. "Sophomore Jessie Buchc blocked five hits in an outstanding effort." Lakeview took the opening game 15-3, but dropped the next decision 15-12. "Wc regrouped again.” Rowland said, "and won the final match in easy fashion, 15-5. (Jessie) Buche had two aces in the fi­ nal match. She played great in the semis and the finals and Ashley Frost helped pull us together when we really needed it." Beth Ludema had 94 blocks on the day, with Linsey Buche contributing 88 and Jessie Buche 55, including 10 in the finals. Frost had 69 blocks and Keagan Krauss had 33. Shawna Buchc finished with 37 serving points, including three aces. Krauss had 43 points and three aces and Jessie Buche had 39 points with three aces. Shawna Buche led the team with 83 digs. Ludema had 61 digs. Krauss 59 »nd Linsey Buche 51. Linsey Buchc led the squad with 65 kills, with Krauss finishing with 48. Frost led the setter with 201 assists on the day. "I was really pleased with the team be­ cause wc played a very tough group of schools and beat them," Rowland said. "All six players stepped up when wc needed it." For SPORTS SCORES Call 945 9554 Ext. 227 BOWLING SCORES Men’s High Series - D. Hart 497: J. Beckwith 502; R. Bonncma 453; G. Waggoner 451; D. Edwards 707; R. Nash 461; D Barnes 610; B. Terry 530; B Brandt 455; L. Brandl 571; J. Keller 468. Wednesday P.M. Seebers 59.5-28.5; Nashville Plus 55-33; Hair Care 53-35; Eye & ENT 51 -37; Maces 47- 57; R.R. Street 45-39; Girrbachs 35.5­ 52.5. High Games and Series - J. Rice 189; C. Bcmera 170-470; L. Friends 129; B. Smith 159; L. Dawe 203-504; S. Drake 160 N. Becktel 174; T. Christopher 170; B. Moore 206- 405; D. Keller 161; E. Mesecar 151; K. Colvin 164; E Ulrich 176; S. Murrill 207­ 550; D. Bums 154; J. Gardner 148; G. Otis 168; K. Becker 191. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 45.5-30.5; Hamilton Excavating 42-34; Bennett Industries 39­ 37; Kent Oil & Propane 36-40; Railroad Street Mill 33.5-42.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 32-44. Good Games and Series - S. Drake 170-456; J. Doster 149; K. Doster 132-345; B. Maker 167-462; K. Kirchhoff 168-426; E. Ulrich 190-509; B. Hathaway 160; N. Goggins 177-430; T. Redman 154-363; S. Merrill 175-482; D. Coenen 143-366; P. Britten 170-421; C. Hurless 190-500; B. Scobey 165; N. Potter 161; J. Gardner 144­ 383; J. Rice 175-479; L. Elliston 204-530. Majors Newton Vending 63-21; Hastings Bowl 48- 36; Super Dicks 40-44; Richie’s 36-48; Mulberry Four 33-51; Crowfoot Gardens 32-52. Good Games and Series - M. Curtis 223-580; K. Hammontrce 203; M. Martin 233-573; H. Pennington 226-639; J. Gillons 195; A. Taylor 236-585; G. Forbey 174; S. Peabody 238-661; J. Barnum 226-608; N. Aspinall Jr. 189; D. Curtis 190; N. Aspinall Sr. 259-646; D. Edwards 233-634; D. Landis 160-413; R. Aspinall 222-546; K. Phenix 243-581. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 55-29; Cook Jackson 54­ 34; Wolverines 54-34. Brushworks 52-34; Heads Out 46.5-413; Viatec 46-42; Gutter Dusters 44.5-433; Late Comers 43-45; All But One 43-45; Ten Pins 43-45; We’re a Mess 42-42; Bad Habit 41-47; Dynamic Buds 41-47; Who’s Up 38.5-49.5; Mercy 38-50; No Name Yet 373-50.5; Oops 36­ 52; Rocky 4 33-55. Ladies Good Gaines and Series - L. Siska 153; J. Gray 213-430; E. Hammontrce 175; C. Etts 150; N. Taylor 200-453; C. Ramey 183-433; D. Pennington 190-544; S. Parker 219-542; g. Meaney 161; J. Madden 180; S. Pennington 207- 463; G. Cochan 190-442; C. Mack 187-527; D. Bartimus 201; R. Lydy 180; T. Bush 159-438. Mens Good Games and Series - G. Cooley 185; D. Tinkler 194-516; M. Kasinsky 215-577; J. Siska 161; T. Gray 210-573; M. Keeler 197; B. Keeler 208­ 570; J. Gillons 223-544; J. Smith 190-563; A. Taylor 212-550; J. Barnum 244-693; T. Ramey 189-477; H. Pennington 258-659; C. Martin 213; K. Meaney 203; S. Sanborn 245-593; B. Rentz 204; C. Pennington 212; J. Lancaster 170; S. Peabody 207; J. Bartimus 204-540; W. Brodock 180-496; J. bush 208-563. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 56; Troublemakers 54; Red Dog 51; Pinheads 50; Friends 49 1/2; 4 Horsemen 47 1/2; Thunder Alley 46; Sunday Snoozers 46; All 4 Fun 41; Lacey Birds 39; Happy Hookers 38. Womens High Games and Series - J. Buckner 181-514; M. Snyder 176-509; A. Hubbell 172-471; K. Stenberg 183-434; L. Falconer 188; E. Hammontrce 174; M. Simpson 172; D. Dutcher 168; C. Barnum 163; L. McClelland 158; L. Rentz 141. Mens High Games and Series - J. Bartimus 207-582; R. Snyder 201-550; C. Shook 181-531; M. McLeod 184-479; B. Hubbell 225; B. Kirby 213; G. Snyder 192; K. Hammontree 191; R. Bozc 184; D. Allerding 157. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank I8-2;TVCCU 14-6; Consumers Concrete 12-8; Viking 11-9; Plumb's 10-10; Allstate 8-12; Yankee Zephyr 6-14; Bye 1-19. Men’s High Games & Series - L. Burch 199; D. Thompson 194-540; S. Hause 198­ 521; G. Hause 211; M. Christiansen 182­ 493; B Christie 151; L Porter 197; R. O'Keefe 191. Women’s High Games & Series - J. Clements 187; B Wilkins 210-544; T. Maurer 155-405; A. Larsen 194; E. Vanesse 182; N. Miller 193. Monday Mixers Tracy’s Day Care 52; Deucy’s Auto Body 51; Freeport Body Shop 49; Rowdie Giris 48.5: Girrbach's 41; Gutter Gals 40; B & R Testing 39.5; Hastings Bowl 38; Ball Busters 38. High Games & Series - S. Girrbach 183-427; L. Perry 171-458; B. Gibson 132; D. Larsen 161; B. Moore 150; R. Shapley 538; 208M. Matson 162; K. Klinkhammer 153-391; J. Stump 141; C. Allen 149; T. Smith 156-399; D. Kelley 177-494; G. Cochran 152. Tuesday Trios Kenny Lee Builders 46.5-29.5; Trouble 45-31; Need Help 44-32; Cook Jackson 42.5-33.5; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 38.5­ 37.5; CBBC 38.5-37.5; Hastings Bowl 33­ 43; Seebers Auto Body 31-45; 3 Fates 31­ 45; 3 Blind Mice 26.5-49.5. High Games and Series - S. Zalewski 166; W. Main 181; JJ Phillips 157; D. Sccbcr 155; G. Kienutskc 167; J. Rice 185­ 514; D. James 152; N. Hook 160; C. Thayer 153; M Slater 180; B Hayes 157; S Snider 180; P. Ramey 190-531; M. Sears 166; R Miller 190; S VandenBurg 193­ 513; S. Reid 152; D Harding 156; J. Conger 211-544. Senior Citizens W1 Senior 53-35. Butterfingers 53-35: Weiland 51-37; Russ' Harem 51-37; Girrbach’s 50.5-37.5; Jesiek 50-38; Friends 50-38; 4 B’s 49-39; Pin Pals 49-39; Sun Risers 49-39; M-M s 47-37; Woodmansee 44-44; King Pins 43.5-44.5: Early Risers 42-46; Halls 40-48; Kuempel 35.5-48.5; Schlachter's 21.5-58.5. Women’s High Game - Y. Cheeseman 189; J. Gasper 222; K. Cols in 156; E. Ulrich 183; G. Potter 175; S. Merrill 189; Y. Markley 184; H. Service 163: S. Pennington 156; G. Otis 163; A. Lethcoe 181; M. Matson 155; N. Betchel 171; S. Drake 165. Women’s High Series • Y. Checseman 543; J. Gasper 557; E. Ulrich 183: G. Potter 475; S. Merrill 491; H. Service 484; S. Drake 462. Men’s High Game - D. Hart 186; D. Walker 157; K. Schantz 160; W. Birman 162; J. Beckwith 184; M. Schondelmayer 168; G. Waggoner 173; D. Edwards 257; R. Nash 171; C. Haywood 155: D. Barnes 221; B. Terry 235; B. Brandt 160; J. Keller 165. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to The BANNER! Call 616-945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Avery Jr., a/k/a William H. Avery and Terry L. Avery, husband and wife (origina! mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18.2000. and recorded on January 25. 2000 in Document *1040500, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee In the Bank One. National Association, as trustee. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on July 10. 2000. m Document *1046513, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 21/100 dollars ($59,523.21). including .mer­ est at 12.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sard mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on February 28.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. Block 15. Daniel Sinkers Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130768 Panthers (2/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Elkey. both unmarried persons (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000, and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No. 1041748. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at (he date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 38/100 dollars ($86,910.38), including interest at 8.750% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby grven that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part o! them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 14.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning, thence East 528 feet, thence South 165 feet, thence West 528 feet; thence North 165 feet to point of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200132906 Mustangs-B (2/28) MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow ALLIED MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP. Caledonia, Ml An Equal Opportunity Lender Phone 616-877-4235/Fax 616-877-0476/e-mail nlbnl@voyauer.net What’s Coming to Town? Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St., Hastings, MI 49058 Construction plans are currently underway for Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village in Hastings, (just off of East State Street). The planned project will be a multi-phase retirement community offering: • Assisted Lmno and Mbmobv Cabs fob Seniors asa Opening Spring 2002 Please call n« to AacsMT al that thia CMMMaity has to offer. 616-897-0200 A Id—r, IJvtoiMuMgglComnamL- wwwlelagr-lMnq.mni �Pa^e 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7, 2002 Trojan spikers win 2, invitational title ARTIST, continued from page 3 YMCA STANDINGS Despite nearly a week’s layoff from practice because of inclement weather, the Thomapple Kellogg High School volley­ ball team came up with two more victories Monday night over Ionia and Lowcli. “A coach gets a little nervous when her athletes are not in school with a regular routine (because of snow days),” said coach Cindy Middlebush. But her worries proved to be unfounded. The Trojans defeated Ionia 18-16; 15-3 and Lowell 12-15; 15-5; 15-6 to run their season record to 24-12-4. They are 2-2 in the O-K Blue Conference. TK served 93 percent as a team vs. Ionia and 97 percent against Lowell. VanderMcer had 10 and 11 aces in the two matches and Potts had 11. Vandy and Middlebush both had 16 digs. “Our defensive specialist. Angela Blood really helped us out in both matches," Mid­ dlebush said. “Wc were down in the first game against Ionia and Ang came in and got us the side out. “Again, in the Lowcli match, we were having serve receive troubles and Angela came in to get us the side out. She serves well and is always focused to do her best.” Middleville won the Calvin Christian Friendship Tourney Saturday. “I am very pleased with our setters and how they are able to distribute our of­ fense,” the coach said. “Both Melisa Ports and Rachel Clinton do a great job of mix­ ing their sets up. “Jocelyn Price had a strong tournament! She is a very consistent player. She played great defense in the Unity match.” The Trojans split with Tri-Unity 13-15, The Lady Saxons seventh and eighth grade gills' basketball team lost to Battle Creek St. Phillip Saturday, 62-46. Krystal Pond scored a career high 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and had three blocked shots for the Saxons. Jamie VanBoven scored two points, had eight rebounds and blocked four shot;. Kelly wilson had six rebounds, three steals and blocked on» shot. Natalie Pennington scored three points, had five steals and four rebounds, while Jody Jolley scored four points, grabbed five rebounds and had three steals. Erica Swartz scored two points, with seven rebounds and three rteals. Brooklyn Pierce led the team in scoring with 21 points, had five rebounds, blocked five shots and had four steals. The girls ended the regular season with a Saturday, Feb. 3, Blue Storm played Team #3 and came away with a 26-15 victory. Adam Skedgcll had two rebounds, one assist and a steal. Ryan Burgdocf and two points, five rebounds, and a steal. Robert Hamel had two points and four rebounds. Stephen Tolgcr had three points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Scott Wilson had two points, four rebounds, two assists and a steal. Chris DeVries had two points and three rebounds. Dustin Bateson had eight points, two rebounds and an assist. Adam Swartz had seven points, two rebounds, three assists and four steals. For Team #3, Bobby Steinke had five points. Dylon McKay, Travis Adams, Trent Brisboe and Phillip VanZyle each had two points. The next game will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 at record of 6-2 and will be host for the season ending tournament this Sunday at the high school, starting at 9 a.m. Hastings Middle School's West gym against Team #2. 15-6; defeated Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 15-7, 15-4; and Wyoming Rogers 15-7, 15­ 8. They bested Hudsonville Unity Christian 15-9 and 16-14, in the finals. It was the fourth time TK has earned a trophy this season. YMCA Adult Basketball Week of Jan. 28 Game Results: Hastings Family Dental won by forfeit over Viking; Brown’s Custom Interiors 60 vs. Nextel 56; Richie s Koffee Shop 29 vs. Generation Gap 67; Michigan Custom Excavating 58 vs. Flexfab 60; Hastings Mfg. 42 vs. Drill Team 46. “The Survivor" and "Home Tweet Home" were both painted by Monroe. Monroe was such a hit last year he was asked back this year, she said. His appear­ ance was underwritten by the elementary PTOs and the Hastings Education Enrich­ ment Foundation. Fourth-graders from all the Hastings elementaries participated. Monroe is married with children, and his work is now a family affair, with wife Col­ leen writing a book “A Wish to be a Christ­ mas Tree" that Monroe illustrated. The book was lhe best-selling children’s look at Border's bookstore during the 2000 holi­ day season. Monroe, a self-taught artist, has won many awards and accolades over the years. In 1991-92 he was named Michigan Wild­ life Artist of lhe Year. In 1994 he was pro­ A League; W/L Varney Construction................................ 6-1. Other Body Shop......................................6-1 1 Ith Frame Lounge.................................. 6-1 Blair Landscaping....................................3-2 Hastings Family Dental........................... 3-5 Brown’s Custom Interiors....................... 3-5 Viking...........................................................1-7 Nextel..........................................................0-8 B League; W/L Generation Gap ......................................... 7-1 Michigan Custom Excavating................6-2 Drill Team................................... .. .....3-4 Flexfab .............. „........... 3-4 Hastings Manufacturing...........................1-7 Richie’s Koffee Shop............ .................. 1-7 YMCA Adul* Co-Ed Volleyball Winter League Wolverines............................................. 18-6 Hastings Manufacturing....................... 16-8 Relativity.................................................16-8 Pandl ..................................................... 13-11 Flexfab................................................... 12-12 No Name ............................................... 3-19 Cordray ................................................. 4-20 CRUNCH TIME... continued from page 10 YMCA Women’s Volleyball Winter League Railroad Street Mill ............................. 31-5 V-Tec....................................................... 27-9 Viatec..................................................... 26-10 Quality Roofing ...................................13-23 Viking ............................................12-24 R*y James Electromechanical.......... 12-24 Cascade .................................................. 5-31 Saxon spikers 2-8 at Potterville The Hastings volleyball team finished 2­ 8 in the Potterville Tournament Saturday. Coach Gina McMahon's team played Grand Ledge in the first round of pool play, dropping both games, 15-8, 15-2. St. Phil­ lip beat the Saxons in the second match, 15-2, 15-7 and then Hastings managed a split with host Potterville, dropping the first match 15-8 before rallying for a 16-14 vic­ tory. The Saxons then split with Charlotte, losing 15-9 and coming back to win 15-6. In the playoff round they met up again with Grand Ledge and lost 15-3 and 15-9. nounced Minnesota Deer Hunters Artist of the Year. In 2000 he was chosen Michigan Ducks Unlimited Featured Print/Stamp Art­ ist. That’s just naming a few of his awards. Monroe exhibits his work in galleries, art shows and fairs. His home base is in Brigh­ ton, but he travels all over the country giv­ ing presentations to school children. “My fascination with the natural world is as strong today as it was when I began my career as a professional wildlife artist 20 years ago," Monroe wrote in a promotional brochure. “Nature provides an endless stream of wonder for me as I capture its colors, textures, light and events. Sharing the magic I find in nature with everyone has always been my goal." "We were hurt bv inconsistent passing and we could not serve or receive very well so we could not run our offense," McMa­ hon said. "The girts admitted that they were both mentally and physically tired all day and it affected our performance." they cannot play high school basketball. A program I like to recognize as an example of how it should be done is the Gull Lake Youth Basketball Association (GLYBA), where all youngsters participate. No team has mt >■. than 10 players. Everyone must play at least two quarters and no one can play more than three. Boys and girls participate on the same teams, practice one night a week and piay on Saturdays. They must play a zone, so the players cannot gang up on the person with lhe ball. There is no "pressing' allowed and if the referee (usually a par­ ent) sees someone who is being left out, he/she stops the game and encourages the other players to make sure that player gets the ball and a chance to shoot. At the youngest level (8 and 9), any time a player makes a turnover during the first half, he or she is explained the mistake and given another opportunity. Only in the sec­ ond half is the ball turned over to the other team. There arc more than 500 youngsters playing GLYBA basketball and every gym in the school system is filled every Saturday all day. The program has grown to the point where it now gives college scholarships to boys and girls who came up through the pro­ gram. later coached and/or officiated and played for the high school team. Eventually, these young people will make their own choices whether to pursue bas­ ketball further or venture on to other interests. But all of them can look back on a time when it was a fun and rewarding experience. At the earliest levels, participation is the key and we should expose youngsters to as many opportunities as possible so that when they are ready to make their choice, they have had an equal chance to develop. Third grade is a little too early to get cut from the team. CORRECTION: Last week’s report on the seventh and eighth grade teams should have said Brook­ lyn Pierce had six points and eight re­ bounds, Erika Swartz had six rebounds, three steals and two points, and Crystal Pond had five rebounds, one steal and four points. CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 2001 -Assets- Dollar Amount Cash & balances due from depository institutions Non-inferest-beanng balances and currency & coin Interest beanng balances Securities Federal Funds Sold Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and Leases LESS: Allowance for loan losses Loans and leases net of allowance Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Giber real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Intangible assets Other assets TOTAL ASSETS 8.543,711 0 55,613,939 11,640,000 146.923.555 1.932,000 144,991,555 0 2,475,213 0 35,000 81,191 3.809.385 $227,389,994 -Liabilities- Domestic Deposits: Non-interest bearing Interest bearing Federal Funds Purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligation under capitalized leases Other liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES 180,821.209 26,468.374 154,352,835 0 0 21,750.273 0 2.440.044 $205,011,528 $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 114 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS -Equity Capital- Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common Stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL Memoranda: Deposits ot state money - Michigan HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 0 1,353,600 6,878,000 13,810,995 335,873 22.378.468 $227,389,994 __________ 616/945-5607__________ 0 1. Joan M. Hettelbower. Vice President, of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joan M. Heffebower We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Directors: James R. Wiswell A. Earfene Baum Hastings City Bank - Trust Department Total assets managed by Hastings City Bank Trust Department as of December 31.2001 THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Besomer t Waterproofing by B-Dry A GUss Btoci: Windows 1 New Window Welts Raising Sunken Concrete Regnding Let PRINTING PLUS at J-Ad Graphics process your COLOR FILM ...fast, quality service the SAME DAY! $73,641,001 I. Randoulph L. Teegardin, Vice President, of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this report of managed assets is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Randoulph L. Teegardin 1-800-237-2379 J-AD GRAPHICS north of Hastings on M-43 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An IndepenOcnt Licensee of B Dry Systems. Inc 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo, Mchigan 4900! • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Richland. M-chtgan 49393 • 629-5252 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 7. 2002 - Page 13 Local Arby’s not part of bankruptcy by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Arby’s is not owned by an Arby’s franchise group which declared bankruptcy Tuesday, and is not affected by the bankruptcy, according to the restau­ rant’s manager. Blane Maltfolk. The Hastings fast food eatery is doing well financially, as is its parent company. RTM Restaurant Group of Atlanta, accord­ ing to Jason Abelkop. vice president of marketing for the Great Lakes division of RTM. Mattfolk said there are some 5 (KM) Ar­ by’s restaurants operated by numerous franchise groups. RTM is the largest Ar­ by’s franchise in the U.S., operating some 800 Arby’s restaurants. The Great Lakes division oversees 160 Arby’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania “Our franchise is fine. The Hastings Ar­ by’s is fine,” Abelkop said. “Il’s been a very good year” for the whole chain, he said. The Hastings restaurant “has always /liea Oictaaties David D. Collver CEDAR LAKE - David D. Collvcr, age 58, of Cedar Lake, passed away on Tuesday, February 5. 2002, after a heroic battle with cancer. He was bom September 22, 1943 in Brighton, MI, the son of Rev. C.B. and Hester Collvcr, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Dye High School in Flint and Spring Arbor College. Spring Arbor, MI. Many people in the Jackson area still recall his dramatic performances of several Gilbert and Sullivan plays. David worked for many different charitites and was Philanthropic Director for several non-profit organizations including, American Cancer Society, Harper Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital. CATCH, Michigan Masonic Home and Maine General Healthcare. He is survived by his soul-mate and wile of five years, Ann (Fisher); his children with whom he was very proud, daughter, Mary Beth of Madison Heights, and her fiance, Corey Mills; son. David Christian of Hazel Park; their mother, Betty Jean Collver also of Hazel Park; his brothers, Wendell (Mary) of Jackson; and Burton of Chicago; his sisters, Marilyn Solomon of Hazel Park; Rose Marie (Irving) Field of Sterling Heights, Janice (Jim) Augsbury of Flint; and a sister-in-law, Lois DiMaggio; many loving nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Ann's daughter and family; brothers and their families and her loving and very supportive parents. Duane and Margaret Fisher of Hastings. Visitation will be held Friday, February 8, 2002 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at LuxMoody-Wolfel Funeral Home in Alma. According to his wishes he has been cremated and a funeral will be held on Saturday. February 9, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Edmore with Rev. Connie Bongard officiating. David's career was dedicated to helping others and it is his family's wish that in his passing others would continue to benefit. Therefore, in lieu of flowers please make a donation to one of the following. Munson Medical Center-Oncology Unit West Four, Traverse City, ML; or Gratiot Area Hospice, 300 Warwick Dr., Alma, MI. 48801. Arrangements made by Lux-MoodyWolfel Funeral Home, Alma. done fairly well” financially, he said. Over the past two years the restaurant's been re­ modeled and updated, he said, and the new general manager (Mallfolk) is "doing a great job.” Sybra Inc. of San Diego, the franchise that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protec­ tion. is actually also doing well financially, according to Glen Freler. chief financial of­ ficer of ICH Corp, of Delaware. 1CH is the parent company of Sybra. Sybra operates 240 Arby’s restaurants in Michigan. Texas. Pennsylvania, New Jer­ sey. Connecticut and Florida. Most of the chain's 75 Michigan restaurants are located in southeast Michigan. One Battle Creek Arby’s belongs to Sybra. Freler said Wednesday that the bank­ ruptcy filing was a move to protect ICH's Arby’s assets from creditors owed money by the California-based Lyon’s restaurant chain. ICH used to own lhe Lyon’s chain, Fretcr said, but sold it a year ago to Pacific Ocean restaurants. That company declared bankruptcy this past October. Freler said. When it did. creditors sought relief from ICH. which has "various holding company liabilities primarily related Io the compa­ ny’s former ownership" of the Lyons chain, according to a w ritlen press release. The bankruptcy will allow ICH to sepa­ rate its Arby’s holdings from its non-Ar­ by’s holding company liabilities, according to lhe release. The bankruptcy filing "elimi­ nates any possibility that liability can be pushed to Sybra." Frctcr said. ICH’s Ar­ by’s holdings arc financially "very healthy." he said. "Sybra is doing very well. Sybra is no different today than it was two days ago. No employees arc affected at all." According to Abelkop, various market­ ing initiatives have been successful for the Arby’s franchises. “Our biggest home run success over the past 12-18 months has been lhe launch of our Market Fresh delistyle sandwiches." he said. The sandw iches have been “very well received." he said. ‘Date Night’ offered to Delton area couples Miss Delton and her court will sponsor a "Date Night" Friday. Feb. 15, for ana resi­ dents who may have difficulty finding child care so they can go out and enjoy a few hours alone. Child care will be provided from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Kidz Care Daycare Center on M-43 in Delton. The cost is $6 per child. There will be activities for all age children including arts and crafts, games, story time, and face painting. Sajo’s pizza will be pro­ viding cheese pizzas with snacks for younger children and a drink for all. All proceeds will go toward the Miss Delton Community Service project and will be donated back into the community at lhe end of their reign in March. Reservations are preferred to help prepa­ rations for activities and snacks but walk­ ins will be welcome that night. For more information or Io reserve a spot for children, please call Jennifer Glenn al (616)623-8135. Delton father-daughter dance to help fund senior mystery trip Two hours of dancing to music provided by a DJ, refreshments and fun are in store for those who attend the Father-Daughter Valentine Dance Saturday, Feb. 9. The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg Middle School gym and Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER ...and keep informed! cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is for girls from kindergarten age through sixth grade. Girls whose fa­ thers are not available that evening may have a grandfather, unde or male family friend escort them to the dance. / Tickets for the dance are $15 per “coupie" and S5 for each additional daughter. The cost includes a con^iimentary photo­ graph to be taken that evening. “This is a special cvisii>g far.theni;7..sajd Barb Freeland, who-irionbiof the volunteer organizers. * jc • Proceeds from the event will be used to help fund the Senior Class Mystery Trip on graduation day. Parents of Delton seniors arc sponsoring the annual dance and they may try to hold a mother-son event in the future. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Dover COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-688-MO RE PAY (1-888-487-3728) UUVtNMNI TRANSPORT Par Piem Pay | For Experienced | Solos, Teams and Trainers 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) Income Tax Preparation Call 721-8628 to Schedule an Appointment REWARDS OFFERED! Barry County is currently accepting bids for carpeting the ground floor and first floor of our historic courthouse. Bid forms may be obtained at the Clerk’s office until Wednesday. February 13, 2002. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled in the administration conference room at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2002. All questions will be addressed at that time. For more information, call Tim Neeb at 945-1293 or 838-7084 venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose ot sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wrth the legal fees and charges of that sale, including attorneys fees allowed by law, the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of PrameWie. Barry County. Michigan and which are desenbed as fol­ lows. Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Praineville Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence North Eight Rods; thence East 20 Rods; thence South 8 Rods; thence West 20 Rods to the begtoning item »08-12-020-017-40 which has an address of 13755 Burchett Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 7. 2002 Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmore. S.E.. Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 Drafted by: WiHiam M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W., Ste. 111-A * Grand Rapids. Ml 43503 (616)458-1315 (2fT) Faz 61S-M5-OS24 www.trademarkrcatty.com 305 S Bro«hray (M-37) • Hasting, OPEN HOUSE \SUN., FEB. IO™ • 2-a PM oA M 57 North of Cakdonuto Wrst on 7Gtt to OPEN HOUSE SUN.. FEB. IO™ • 2-a PM Sh.xjb.irk North to West on w.xk? St to Dv East anc Mrtr c4 Man St 'tom M5? « oc>-. * to Eart on sutf sc w tege tcSoumor.MurtKsTra -n.tc 5507 WADE ST. • CALEDONIA 135 HUNTERS TRAIL CT • MIDDLEVILLE NEW LISTING NEW LISTING TMC-110 - Village of MiddteviM. TK School* Ton Superior Craftsmanship' 3 bodroom. 2 bath. Ml daylight basement home. Features cathedral kv- TMK-300 - Caledonis reader, ate herein informed that all dwelling adeenoed in dm new 'paper are natiabie on an equal opportunity bam. To report dt'cnmuwnon call the Fair HooMRf Center at M6451-2WW The HUD loll tree telephone number for the heanag impaired is I MO-927- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made m the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Andrew C. Koch, a single man of 13755 Burchett Road Plainwell Michigan 49080. and Bond Mortgage 4 investment Corporation a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E Grand Rapids Michigan 49507 dated June 12. 2000. and recorded on June 21. 2000. in Instrument Number 1045800 of the Barry County Register of Deeds which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National Banking Association, whose address is 770 Kenmoor. S E Suite 201, Grand Rapids 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 16. 2000, and recorded on June 21. 2000. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Instrument Number 1045801. and upon whch there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Dollars and Five Cents ($24,390.05) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power ot sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on February 21. 2002 at 100 p.m.. the understated will sell at the East door of the Barry County Building, 220 W State Street Hastings Michigan that being the place of hotdog the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at public 1-888-477-6591 "'1-816-945-0514 School located n Stuttgart. AR llOASr 1-800-310-9031 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur Spaulding and Tracy Conklin a single man and a single woman, as joint tenants, with full nghts of survivorship (ongina! mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services.lnc . Mortgagee, dated March 2. 1999. and recorded on March 4. 1999 m Uber Document No. 1026007. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 27. 1999 which was recorded on December 13. 2000, in Uber Document No. 1052835, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 47/100 dollars ($71,655.47). including interest at 10.140% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of the*.i. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West for a Place ol Beginning. Thence West 400 Feet: Thence South 200 Feel; Thence East 400 Feet; Thence North 200 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with a Non­ Exclusive Easement in Common with Others that is Appurtenant Thereto for Purposes of Ingress and Egress Thereto over the Following Described Premises: Commencing a! the Northwest Comer of the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of lhe Southwest Quarter of Said Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West tor a Place of Beginning, Thence South 150 Feet; Thence East 30 Feel; Thence North 150 Feet: Thence West 30 Feet to the Place of Beginning, situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned ’in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File No. 200210891 Mustangs w (228) All real mar adremwaf m tht» acw»pjper n uibyect ki the Fair UouMPf Act and the MretugM Civil R<bu Act whKh collectoch make i< tUegoJ to SUMrtt ___________________ adventre "an> preference. Imuuuoa or dncnmraabM baaed on nee, color, reli­ No COL? NoProbtwr. gion. rex. tundic. p. familial uann. notional origin, a^c ar nunul m nu*. or We ichool with financing an intention, to male atty wch prefer available for those who qualify ence. limrutamt or dttcnniinatinti ~ Familial rtatta tocludet children under Lcemed by SBPCE EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GRADUATE STUDENTS BARRY COUNTY SILENT OBSERVER needs your assistance! legal notices Schools - Snagbark Condos. Try to find a better value at 15 minutes to 28th Street Pnced $10000 below new If you're tired ol yard work or shoveling snow then this ts lor you. Thts 3 year old condo features 2 bedrooms and ng room w/gas log fireplace, oak tnm. master tude. rinmg room, skder to rear deck, central aa. Bradord White water healer, two car attached garage Eagle Nest view New Price ............IWXMi_________ 2 baths The full walkout basement is plumbed tor a SELLERS/ BUYERS 3rd bath and ts waiting to be fmtshed to sort your family’s needs. The sellers are highly motivated and will consider all otters See it now $115,900 IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE-CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. HASTINGS QUICK LUBE 815 W. State Street Across from K-Mart Ths Intelligent oil. Ph. 948-9542 ne lirtelliteirt ell. RADIATOR FLUSH $399S Plus tax Baltimore Township Public meeting to discuss site plans for a Baltimore Township park Tuesday, February 12th, following the regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. George Cullers Supervisor Get Your Car Serviced and Wash in About 15 Minutes Oil AND FILTER CHANGE Also Get a Rebate from Quaker State with the Purchase of Quaker State Oil �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR. and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR. FOR THE ADOPTION OF BABY GIRL T A minor chi!J NOTICE QF PUBLICATION TO: Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking adoption of Baby Girl T. was filed with the Clerx ol Supenor Court. Coweta County. Georgia the 25th day of January 2002. and that by reason of an Order lor Service of Summons by Publication entered by the Court on the 25th day of January 2002, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Elizabeth F Harwell. Harwell. Brown & AmaU. P.C.. Petitioners attorney of record, whose address is 12 Jackson Street. Newnan. Georgia 30263, an answer to the peti­ tion within sixty (60) days of January 25. 2002. WITNESS the Honorable Witham F. Lee. Jr . Judge of said Court This 25th day of Jan.. 2002 Cindy S. Brown Clerk. Supenor Court of Coweta County IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR, and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR. FOR THE ADOPTION OF BABY GIRL T A minor child Civil Action No. 2002A003 NQDC£_QF_SlUMMQNS TO. Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking the termination of your parental r-ghts tn regard to the above-named child was filed in the Supenor Court of Coweta County, Georgia on the 25th day of January 2002, by the Petitioners. Timothy Lane Taylor and Tammy Denise Taylor. You are hereby commanded and required to appear before the Supenor Court of Coweta county. Georgia m Newnan. Georgia on the 28th day of March. 2002, at 9:00 a.m. The heanng is tor the purpose of determining whether or not your parental nghts should be terminated Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-8-12(f). you wiH lose all rights to the child unless, within thirty (30) days of receipt of tots notice, you «e: (1) a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.GA §19-7­ 22 and (2) notice of the fifing of the petition to legitimate with toe court in which the action under this Code section is pending. A biological lather who is not toe legal father loses afl rights to the child and the court shall enter an order terminat­ ing an such father s nghts to toe child and such father may not thereafter object to the adoption and is not entitled to receive further notice of the adoption You are further notified that while responsive pleadings are not mandatory, they are permissi­ ble and you are encouraged to Me with the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Petitioner s attorney. Elizabeth F. Harwell. Harwell. Brown & Amall, P.C.. 12 Jackson Street. Newnan, Georgia 30263. an Answer or other responsive pleadings. WITNESS the Honorable presiding Judge of Superior Court. Coweta County. Georgm This 25th day of Jan. 2002 Cindy S. Brown Clerk, Coweta County Superior Court (201) NQIKEQFFQRECLQSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Joel Fulford, a singe man. of 5850 Bivens Road. Nashville. Michigan 48824. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Pans. S.E . Surte 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated January 19. 1998. and recorded in the Office of lhe Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry, in the State of Michigan on January 21. 1998. and recorded in Document No 1006654. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest. the sum ol $82,425.73. and no proceedings of having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any oart thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is nsreby given that on March 14.2002, at 1 00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wiH be offered for sale and sold to tne highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 48 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATON (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: PARCEL 3: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19- 12" EAST. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. 1329.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 IF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30' WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. 575.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19' 12* WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION LINE. 396 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30' WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1 /2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, 300.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19‘ 12* EAST. 396.00 FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 56- 30- EAST. ALONG SAID NORTHLINE 300.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six(6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case tt« redemption period shaH be thirty (30) days from the date ol sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By; DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49898-5817 (231)941-9660 (3/7) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ot Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on the second floor o< City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. Tuesday. February 19. 2002, at 7 00 p.m. The purpose ot the Public Hearing is for lhe Zoning Board ol Appeals to hear com­ ments and make a determination on several vanance requests by Mark Pon of Trade Mark Realty. 305 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan, (see legal and map below) Mr. Poll has requested a variance from the following Sections ot the City ot Hastings Code ol Ordinances. 1. Section 90-479 (1). that if granted, will allow the minimum lot area to be less than 12.500 square feel, and the minimum lot width to be less than 99 leet 2. Section 90-479 (2)(c), that it granted, will allow the side yard setback to be less than the minimum requirement ol the height of the building. 3. Section 90-923 (4)(b). that it granted, wffl allow the driveway tor two-way traffic to be less than the minimum requirement ol 24 leet. Legal description: City of Hastings Lol 797 New farm land preservation opinions, insights expressed by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer New insights and opinions about forming a farm preservation program in Barry County were expressed last Wednesday night (Jan. 30) when the Barry County Land Partnership reviewed its proposed farm preservation program. The Barry County Conservation Alli­ ance. a community citizens' group, met with the Land Partnership, a county board created committee, to review and give feed­ back on the draft program. The Michigan Legislature in the summer of 2000 passed Public Act 262 to establish the Farmland Preservation Fund, to provide matching grants to local counties for a Pur­ chase of Development Rights program. A PDR casement would be an agreement be­ tween a local governmental unit and the ap­ plicant farmer, for which the landowner would be paid a certain amount to keep the land in agricultural use forever. The effort to create a farm land preserva­ tion program here began to take shape in February 2001 when the Barry County Board of Commissioners established the land partnership as a special, separate group. The goal of the partnership was to develop a farm land preservation program that would make Barry County eligible for state matching funds to preserve area farm land at some future date when funding be­ comes available. One of the earliest goals for lhe program was getting public involvement to reflect the general community altitude and sup­ port. The name Barry County Conservation Alliance was chosen for the citizens* group. Alliance members generally reflect various sorts of conservation interests. Delton area farmer Tom Guthrie said a survey a year ago showed the two issues most important Io Barry County residents were land use and water quality. Ongoing information about efforts to draft the program has been arranged through periodic meetings with the alli­ ance. newsletters and news reports. David Skjaerlund and Stacy Sheridan, representing the Rural Development Coun­ cil of Michigan, have worked with the land partnership on a regular basis, helping them draft the preservation program details be­ fore presenting it to the board. Skjaerlund and Sheridan have worked with community leaders in several counties interested in exploring the state program to establish county-run PDR programs. Several townships near Traverse City have programs in place. Last summer. Skjaerlund said eight to ten counties in all, including Barry County, were expected to work toward getting the programs together by Oct. 1.2003. Land Partnership member and Planning Commissioner Jim Alden said the BCLP committee represents a diverse group of in­ terests which he felt helped them be chal­ lenged to be inclusive of a broad range of viewpoints and to create a fair process for those ultimately applying for casements Io preserve farm land. Several others present agreed the group included a diverse range of points of view. The program is new for Michigan, but literally hundreds of Michiganders have visited other states to glean the best infor­ mation about farm preservation measures cn that work on a practical basis. Many ideas are being incorporated into programs being designed here. Alden reviewed lhe application and se­ lection criteria for applicants. The process is expected to be lengthy and an applicant might wait over several selection cycles be­ fore the farm is permanently preserved. Ranking ot applications based on a point system would preserve farm land estimated Io offer the best potential for long term ag­ ricultural production, usually away from development pressures. A seven-member board. representing dif­ ferent interests, and recommended initially by the Land Partnership, would be ap­ pointed by the County Board of Commis­ sioners to serve on an ongoing basis. The board would use the criteria in the pl.m as the basis for selection of applications to be­ come part of lhe program. One feedback suggestion not previously considered by the BCLP was that an am* ronmental assessment be required. This would provide a basis for future monitor­ ing. Regular monitoring of lhe land would be built into lhe process to make sure what was paid for will remain in place. Stacy Sheridan said all parts of a parcel must be photographed from different view­ points as a part of lhe baseline study, which presumably would identify private land fills. Another comment from the audience came from former Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, who said an obligation of the county to monitor and enforce certain prac­ tices was needed in the contract language. In the future, the preserved land might oth­ erwise be pul le other uses not intended by those creating casements Io preserve agri­ culture into perpetuity, and restrict devel­ opment activity which would interfere with the agricultural activity of the area. He said without this, the courts would not be able to enforce misuse of the PDR property 75 years into the future by cither the land holder or the governmental unit who holds the casement *should someone contest the use. Sheridan explained a minimum of 10 acres would be considered for a PDR case­ ment. to help keep blocks of farm land in­ tact. Fifty-one percent of lhe parcel must be used for farming to be considered for an casement. Buildings consistent with agricultural ac­ tivity -would be allowed Uith approval, in­ cluding one residence related to the farm operation. A poultry farm operation would be allowed, for instance. The type of ag use would not be restricted but non-ag related commercial or industrial activities would be prohibited. General public access would not be granted. Recreational use except for seasonal hunting would not be allowed. The farmer al some time could choose not to farm or to let trees grow on a portion of already protected land, but those pre­ venting future agricultural use would not be allowed. It was pointed out there arc other land conservation, forestry and open space pres­ ervation programs available. The conser­ vancy was mentioned. But the proposed farm preservation program retains the em­ phasis on preserving farm land, rather than such categories as wood lots although a farm could have 49 percent in wood lol S Slain Cane a> Ultimate Spa Package Classic Day Spa 1/2-hr. sauna. 1-hr. massage. 1-hr. facial, spa pedicure and spa manicure. $160 (approx. 5 hrs.) Afternoon Delight 1/2-hr. massage, 1/2-hr. facial, spa pedicure and spa manicure. $120 (approx. 3 1/2 hn.) Ihr. massage. 1/2-hr. facial. spa pedicure and spa manicure. $140 (approx. 4 Mini Day Spa 1/2-hr. sauna. 1-hr. massage and j manicure. $70 (approx. 2 1/2 hrs.) CREATE YOUR OIV.V PACKAGE ChooM* three or more services of your liking* AU day spas include a light champagne lunch in our beautiful garden room. * Luxurious Body Exfoliating Treatment Wntten comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request lor information and/or minutes ol said heanng should ta directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address stat­ ed above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay servic­ es 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshurr. City Clerk A rich blend of anti-oxidants to exfoliate the body, followed by a massage with an ultra-moisturizing alpha hydroxide vitamin C enriched serum. This treatment protects the skin against sun damage and environmental elements while reducing the visible signs of aging II leaves the body feeling smooth and silky while looking radiant! $60 Professional Services •Massage 'High Pressure Tannmg 'Artificial Nails 'Manicure 'Waxing 'Spa Pedicure ' Forever French Nails 'Facial 'Ear Piercing South Side Plaza—South M-37 300 Meadow Run. Suite A, Hastings, MI 49058 616-948-0083 acreage. Rick Lawrence spoke about lhe points based appraisal system. This system results in a figure for lhe easement value which is comparable or better than a traditional ap­ praisal and is less expensive. Using the points based appraisal system comes up with a figure more quickly. The fanner is not stuck with this method and can still get a traditional appraisal instead, to use with the application. The method uses some of the same fac­ tors as lhe selection criteria, such as soil groupings, parcel size, proximity to sewer and waler, road frontage, proximity to other preserved land, and location within the county. Creating blocks of land and preserving road frontage would be built into the point system awarded as an incentive to preserve open space and to contribute both to agri­ culture and to rural character. Mort points would be awarded to parcels over a mile and a half away from public utilities, but less if close to them or very far away from them, with the goal of preserving land first where there is more development pressure. One audience member commented it seemed backward to award points Io land closer to utilities than farther away from them. Points would be assigned based on soil type, the parcel size and proximity to pre­ lected land with a possible total of 100 points. Creating blocks of several contigu­ ous preserved parcels is a goal of the pro­ posed program. A reasonable offer to compensate the land owner for putting the property into permanent easement is arrived at by a sys­ tem or formula. Generally the difference between the average sales value per acre over Ihrec years in that area and the farm use value results in the casement value. A benchmark figure for lhe county -such as $1,900 per acre for example would be multiplied by the points assigned to the properly, with a possible 1 (X) points total. A farm casement with 78 points would be paid accordingly for the casement. Adjusted value for a location with higher development values such as in Rutland Township could be adjusted upward for farms in those parts of the county. The for­ mula would adjust for townships below or above the county value. Parcels with a lot of road frontage would receive a points ad­ vantage. A proximity Io water and sewer could also result in an additional adjust­ ment. Points assigned were created to be fair Io everyone, if possible. Some factors would benefit some owners, and others would award points for other factors. A score sheet to sec the formula in action is avail­ able to the farmer. It would be possible to know early in the process if the properly would be eligible for an offer that would be an incentive to put the land into permanent casement. Even if it took several years Io be offered an easement, the added incentive could help keep a farmer in business. Receiving some of the value of the property along the way while still continuing in agriculture is often a very meaningful solution for farm­ ers who want to preserve a way of life. The program will be entirely voluntary. Don Drummond explained the financial formula for distribution of funding, once received. There could be a way for the funding to be provided over many years rather than all at once by using Installment Purchase Agreements or IPAs. This strategy could put more land into preservation from the beginning through casement contracts and "give the community a bigger bang for its buck," Drummond explained. The county might be able to put 30,000 acres or more into preservation over 15 years as opposed to only 2,009 acres. Payments also would come to the land­ owner over time, with 10 percent in lhe be­ ginning initially, tax exempt interest in­ come received on the principal over 15 years, and a 90 percent payment at the end. The interest would come from the balance of the money secured in U.S. Treasury zero interest coupon bonds which cost about 40 to 50 cents on the dollar value. On a $1 million easement, the farmer would receive a $100,000 initial payment, $675,000 in interest over 15 years, $900,000 of the principal at the end. On the $1 million for the casement, there could be approximately $180,000 to be paid in capi­ tal gains tax with a net value to the farmer of $1,495,000. The farmer still retains the land which can also still be sold for its agri­ cultural value. The net cost to the community would be $1,135,000, spread over several years. This would give the community the assurance that thousands of acres of farm land would remain in agriculture and undeveloped into perpetuity. Michelle Skcdgcll asked, "What if the slate pulls the plug and leaves the county responsible?" The money is not yet legislated, and con­ tinued funding is not guaranteed. The state legislature must guarantee these matters when it establishes the program. The stale must first allocate funds, and the county See FARMLAND, cont. pzge IS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 - Page 15 Lake Odessa discussing plans for a summerfest by Hticn Mudry Staff Writer Plans for a Lake Odessa summer festival were discussed Monday when more than a dozen residents, including Karen Banks, Ken Cote and Ross Thomas of the Lake Odessa Village Council met to further de­ velop plans for the event. Ideas and possibilities were “tossed about" with some people agreeing to coor­ dinate an event or contact someone or some group who might. Village Manager Bill Yost said the plan will be brought before the next Village Council meeting Monday, Feb. 18, to sec if council members support the festival and perhaps will fund it with some “seed money.” The proposed dates for the festival arc Friday and Saturday. Aug. 23 and 24, with a possibility of a community church service on Sunday the 25th. Suggested activities included a modified tractor pull, cow racing, Marine Corps in­ flatable obstacle course, U.S. Army rock climbing wall, face painting, street dancing, firefighter's muster, a hot air balloon and bingo. There were concerns about parking and a shuttle bus was suggested. Cote wondered if the Lake wood Area Chamber of Com­ merce should be asked to give any support since the festival is in Lake Odessa and the chamber represents al) the communities in the Lakewood district. The meeting adjured with promises from the attendees to make phone calls and get tentative commitments for the events. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Mon­ day, Feb. 25, in the Page Building. It is an open meeting and everyone is encouraged to attend and offer their ideas. FARMLAND, continued from page 14 would then need to find a source of funding for its one-fourth portion of the 3:1 match. Local funding could come from private, organizational, corporate and other sources as well as from the local purse. For in­ stance, a farmer could sweeten the arrange­ ment by donating a portion of the easement which could count as a part of the county match. Funding would be found for the program by the County Board based on community support. Many communities have shown strong support for funding efforts for pre­ serving open space and agriculture in this way. Stacy Sheridan said a Clinton County survey showed 62 percent of landowners were in favor of a millage for the program, especially if the state is offering the 3:1 match. In order to take advantage of the funding when allocated, the details of the program need to be established. Continuing state funding also needs to be committed for those easements under contract. There were several handouts offered as a part of the presentation, which summarize the main points of the preservation pro­ gram. Anyone who is interested in detailed information or would like to comment about the proposed program may call MSU Extension Service Agent Dennis Penning­ ton at 945-1388. Winter weather sprouts snow sports, sculptures by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A snowstorm which sprayed the county with freezing drizzle last Wednesday night and Thursday morning kept kids at home from school for two days while some schools remained closed or operating on delayed schedules on Monday. According to local weather observer Dave McIntyre, Barry County received 1.13 inches of rain and 11 inches of snow during the 24 hour period. Fog was an added impediment to safe travel Thursday White high winds further complicated travel conditions on Friday. The poor road conditions arc thought to Use the BANNER have contributed to a vehicle crash in Kent County Friday morning that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Caledonia High School senior. Daniel Tobin was on a Whitneyville Road overpass when he reportedly lost con­ trol and entered the path of an oncoming car. And, another Caledonia man allegedly suffered a broken pelvis and other injuries when his car crashed at Four Mile and Fruitridge in Ken County. The snowfall Wednesday and Thursday came just four days after spring-like tem­ peratures visited the area on Jan. 27-29 when temperatures peaked at 60 degrees on Jan. 28. But by Monday morning, Feb. 4, the temperatures had plunged to 14 degrees with wind chill temperatures estimated at about zero or lower due to winds of 17 miles to 25 mph. The snowfall total for the month of Janu­ ary was 20.1 inches, according to McIntyre. The lack of classes in Hastings Friday was enjoyed by Megan Hubbell, 8, her sis­ ter, Dallas, 7 and Zachary Morrison. 6, who played together in the snow. The three Central Elementary School students buih a snow fort together at Zach­ ary’s house at 612 Green Street and even tried their hands at raising a snowman. “I went snowmobiling yesterday,” said Dallas of her day off from school on Thurs­ day. A Custom Made Pre-Inked Rubber Stamp! SAME DAY OR NEXT DAY SERVICE •A crisp & clean imprint every time •Completely re-inkable •50,000 lifetime impressions Made right here for Super Fast service A GREAT GIFT IDEA! **•“ Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating r Back & White Copies Specialty Paperslatest colors & textures available Film Processing 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Gray 8arn OPEN MON - FRI 8:30 • 6:00 • SAT 8:30 -1:00 LEGAL NOTICES Mortgage Sale. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by E STEVEN SMITH and LINDA N. SMITH, husband and wtfe. of 57921 Usbome Road. Freeport. Ml 49325. Michigan. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 2nd of April. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day ofApnl. 1997 in Uber 690. Page 260. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Setvicing Agreement dated as of May 31. 1997. Senes 1997-B on the 15th day of May. 1998 and recorded m Instrument No 1022313, Barry County Records on which i-norigage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four & 37/100 ($51,684 37), and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of February. 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Mic.vgan (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry ts held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, which interest thereon at 11.2500% per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney tees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest m the premises Which said premises are desenbed as toflews: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated m the Township of Carlton. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: Commencing at the NE comer of the East 50 acres of South 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 16, Town 4 North. Range 8 West and further desenbed as Metes and Bounds Property During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that tn the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 1/24/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney tor The Bank ol New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248)269-8634 (2Z21) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L. SHAEFFER and TONYA L SHAEFFER, husband and wife, of 1329 S. Hanover Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE. INC., Mortgagee, dated the 28th of June. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry, and State ot Michigan, on the 12th day of July. 2000 in Register No. 1046626 Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to EQUI­ CREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date at this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Nine & 18/100 ($118,379.18), and no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 14th day of March. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the budding where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ts held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.84% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows: AH that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE. NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST 76 FEET. THENCE 89 DEGREES 39 MIN­ UTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW QTY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SA'.D LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET AlONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SEC­ ONDS WEST 200.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated: 2/7/02 EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Motgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for Equicredit 888 W Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (3/7) State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court - Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Fife No. 2002-23362-NC In the matter of Deon Thomas Benton TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. Feb. 28.2002 at 2:30 p.m. in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St. Ste 302, Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be held on the pe*-on tor change of name of Deon Thomas Bento. • to Deon Thomas Nevins This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: Feb. 2. 2002 Sara Nevins P.O. Box 404 Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 501-8772 (2/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny K. Holcomb Jr. single man and Melissa L Christie single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 15. 1999. and recorded on November 17. 1999 in document *1038120. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nomi­ nee for Homeside Lending. Inc., its successors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5, 2001, which was recorded on September 10. 2001, in document 41066218, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 17/100 dollars ($61.748.71), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., cn March 21, 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 73 and 74 of the Hardendort Addition to the Village of Nashville. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period sha». be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roao, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte #200210845 Jaguars (37/7) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by James J. Lawson, a single man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, dated October 23. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 12, 1997, in Document No. 1003971. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $116,632.23 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE. Nobce is hereby given that on March 7.2002, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose ol satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with Intel «st at 9.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that sad Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt: Parcel B-4 That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing al the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 28'33- East 1324.20 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 58*13" East 482.00 feet along tt* South line of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the Pant of Beginning, thence continuing North 89 degrees 58’13” East 241.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 28’33” West 362.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 5715" West 241 00 feet along the South line of the North 300 feet of sad South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 28’33” East 362 24 feet to the Pant of Beginning Subject to and together with an ease­ ment fa ingress, egress and public utility purpos­ es over the South 66 feet of the East 671.20 fee. of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ot the Southwest 1/4. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Dated: January 21. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for the Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (2/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998. and recorded on May 18. 1998 in Document #1012082. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 26. 2001 in Document #1063685. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. As Custodian Or Trustee. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27, 2001. in Document #1063737. and for­ warded to Barry County for re-recording Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THIRTY AND 30/100 dotafs ($100,030 30). including interest at 9.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute tn case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 21, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 13 of Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on page 1. Also Lot 32 of Shores Acre Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Hingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200118329 Stallions (J7) Nobce of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon W. Bivens, a single man and Michelle L. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) Io VanDyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 26,1M8. and record­ ed on March 10. 1999 in Uber Document No. 1026343. Barry County Records. Michigan, vto was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999, which was recorded on April 27. 1999, in Uber Document No. 1028683, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 81/100 dollars ($103.03931). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be forectosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue. a: the Barry County Courthouse in Hastirgs. Ml at 1.-00 p.m.. on March 7. 2002. Saio premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. City of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as fotows: THE SOUTH 5 ROOS OF LOTS 22 AND 23 AND THE WEST 1 AND 1/3 RODS OF THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOT 21. IN THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. HAST­ INGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOT 22. OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 115 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTH 1 FOOT. THENCE EAST 27 FEET. THREE INCHES. THENCE NORTH 1 FOOT. THENCE WEST 27 FEET, 3 INCHES. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO: SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT APPURTENT THERETO AND TO LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 3 RODS. AND ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 2 RODS. SAID EASEMENT BEING FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AND GARAGE UPKEEP. REPAIR AND MAINTE­ NANCE AND BEING OVER PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 116 FEET, 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEING. THENCE SOUTH 4 FEET.THENCE EAST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 4 FEET. THENCE WEST 30 FEET TO THE PLACE Oc BEGINNING The redemption penod shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File #200130818 Mustangs-B (2/21) SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 7. 2002 COURT NEWS: A Cloverdale woman who pleaded guilty Oct. 24 to giving her six-year-old daughter sleeping pills so her husband could molest the child while she allegedly videotaped the acts may instead stand trial on the charges. Jelanc Kay Rohm had accepted a plea agreement in which she could plead guilty to the lesser charges in exchange for her testimony against her husband, Raymond Leroy Rohm, who is charged with 11 counts of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct and delivery of controlled substance to a minor. He is set to be tried on the charges March 11 if an earlier cate docs not be­ come available. But Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill filed a motion Jan. 24 to va­ cate Jelanc Rohm’s plea because she alleg­ edly wrote in a letter to her husband that she will violate her plea bargain by drop­ ping “off the face of the earth for the next seven years” after her Jan. 31 sentencing in Barry County Circuit Court. “I will have to go away for a little while till your trial is done,” she allegedly wrote to Raymond Rohm, who is lodged in the Barry County Jail on SI million bond. “If I can get away, they can't use anything I said." McNeill said the breach by Jelanc Rohm “is crucial to her credibility and therefore to any value as a witness to assist in the prose­ cution of Raymond Rohm, which was the sole basis for the plea agreement.” According to McNeill. Jelanc Rohm also violated the plea agreement when she alleg­ edly signed a statement for Ray Rohm’s at­ torney. Thomas Dutcher, which would have a negative impact upon her plea agreement. Judge James Fisher will hear McNeill’s motion to vacate Jelanc Rohm's plea on March 21. If the motion is granted, McNeill will pursue her original charges of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, delivery of a controlled substance and child sexually abusive activity for which she could be sen­ tenced to a maximum of life in prison. McNeill has also charged Raymond Rohm with intimidating a witness for alleg­ POLICE BEAT: Bomb hoax empties middle school Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher of Charlotte, left, has become a potential wit­ ness in the case against his client. Raymond Leroy Rohm, (right) who is set to be tried on 11 counts of child molestation. Rohm has also been charged with witness intidmidation for using Dutcher to violate his no-contact bond condition, according to court documents. Dutcher has withdrawn from the case. (Banner file photo) edly violating his no contact bond condi­ tion by writing to Jelanc Rohm through a third party and for using his attorney to ob­ tain the statement which he says was se­ cured in violation of the attorney-client privilege. “It’s my impression that Ray Rohm used his attorney to coerce the main adult wit­ ness,” said McNeill on Wednesday. In Barry County Circuit Court Thursday, Jelane Rohm’s sentencing on the charges to which she pleaded guilty was adjourned until after her husband’s trial. And. Raymond Rohm’s attorney, Tho­ mas Dutcher, withdrew from the case be­ cause he has become a potential witness. Attorney David Makled has been appointed Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! (iaragt Salt Xutiiiiiulii t Reul TAtah' 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. FOR SALE: 1998 Ford Es­ cort, red, 4-door, Sport, ex­ cellent condition. $3,500. (616)623-2060 ALL CASH NOW! Land Contracts wanted, full or partial. Residential or Com­ mercial. FFR (616)299-0757 Itit\inc\\ S< rvi< < ' DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and extenor painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors- Free Estimates. Dale A Jane Lester, (616)623­ 6686. / r ( art OUR HOUSE AFC has openings for 1 resident. Pri­ vate room. Call (616)948­ 9433 after 5pm. ( aid t>l Thanks A VERY SPECIAL thank you to my family and friends who made my 80th birthday so special. Florine Morgan \ (ilit>miI \ds HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. LOST PETS: 2 dogs, female, tri-color Beagle and female golden Lab with 1 eye. Please call (616)945-3767. I/I Mcintniani Wa n ted IN MEMORY OF KRIS MEEK 7/13/76-2/8/00 Two years have passed since we've seen your face and felt the warmth of your smile. Sometimes through tears, sometimes now with a smile, but each day, we remember you. God has you in his keeping; we keep you in our hearts. Until we meet again. Love Mom, Brandi, Mikey, Grand­ ma & Grandpa Wilcox. WANTED STANDING TIMBER: Harvest time is here, don't forget that your wood lot is also a crop. Call today for select cutting ad­ vice. Use Horses or skidder. (517)852-0629 or (517)580­ 6674. AttROKWUtfEVt 4'X6' BARN doors in good condi­ tion, $50 each; old bam beams at various sizes, $15 per foot. Call (616)948-7921 tor more information. \ labile I hum \ new, $225. (616)948-7921 for more information._________ fMiddle lhuui \ 2002 LIQUIDATION SALE! 2000 3bd., 2 bath repo. As low as $379 per montn; 2000 2bd., 2 bath. As low as $325 per month; 2001 3bd., 2 bath, oui!t-on deck As low as $429 per month, lyr free lot rent to qualified buyers. Low down payment available w/approved credit. Mead­ ow Stone Homes of Hastings 1-877-916-4646. LIQUIDATION SALE. NEW 2000 & 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! AU credit applications accepted. Hurry! dnly 3 left. 1-877916-4646. Meadowstone Homes. MOVE IN TODAY! Only 3 models left, available for im­ mediate occupancy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. 1 year free lot rent to qualified buyers. Lo­ cated inside the Meadow Stone Community. Meadow Stone Homes, 1-877-916­ 4646._____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they’ are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604_________________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpie 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 Whatever Happend to D.R. Allen?? / tu Sate BLUE LOVESEAT: UkZ FIREWOOD: $35 A truck load. $45 delivered. 1-1/2-2 face. Seasoned, split oak, any length. (616)945-2719 or 292- HOLTON CORNET FOR sale: Frank Holton silver cor­ net made in 1910. Model number 9345 in excellent condition with extra attach­ ments and original case. $600. Can email pictures. Contact: miUstone4qtm.net or (616)468-6667 Help Wanted CASE MANAGER POSI­ TION: This position pro­ vides the opportunity to work within a growing men­ tal health agency to serve the developmentally disables and mentally ill population. The position requires crea­ tivity and flexibility as well as the ability to function in a team atmosphere. Applicant must, ossess a bachelors de­ gree in human services (i.e., social work, psychology). Responsibilities include out­ reach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, su­ pervision of persons in com­ munity settings, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of records. A car is required. Send resume to Bany County Community Mental Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Ml. 49058. No phone calls. EOE. WANTED: PART TIME bartender, apply at County Seat, experience, references (616)948-4042 to replace Dutcher. Ray Rohm’s preliminary examination on lhe witness intimidation charge has been postponed until the Friday after his trial “to sec what happens with the criminal sexual conduct charge.” said McNeill, “to sec if she complies with the agreement to testify truthfully against Ray Rohm. If not, we will proceed against her.” McNeill has also asked the court to order the surrender of the statement allegedly signed by Jelane Rohm to be surrendered by Dutcher. HASTINGS — A 12-ycar-old girl who confirmed that the bomb threats she allegedly wrote and left for others to find at the Hastings Middle School Monday were a hoax she devised after getting the idea from a television show. “It was a false bomb scare and the junior high student who admitted she was respon­ sible said she got the idea from watching previews to 'Boston Public.’” said Deputy Po­ lice Chief Mike Leedy. Investigators were unable to uaab'e to obtain further information from the suspect, who was identified by other students, according to police. Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schocsscl said school and police personnel searched the building first while students remained in their classrooms before clearing the building at 1:45 p.m. for about five minutes. “Wc searched more thoroughly while the students were outside,” Schocsscl said. Leedy said a handwritten note was left in the building, indicating that there was a bomb in the school. “Through the help of various students, the officers were able to ascertain a suspect.” Leedy said. “Samples of her writing were compared to the writing on the threat and the writing was similar.” School liaison officer Gary Pearson of the Barry County Sheriffs Office is assisting Hastings City Police School Liaison Officer Cliff Morse in the ongoing investigation. Woman nabbed with ‘meth’ ingredients ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Police arrested an Orangeville area woman Friday after they found several ingredients used in the manufacture of methamphetamine in her car after a traffic stop in the 6000 block of Marsh Road. “Wc had received some calls that this woman was going from store to store buying possible precursors to methamphetamine.” said the Michigan State Police. When troopers located the vehicle, a large amount of Sudafcd, ammonia and other chemicals were found in the woman’s vehicle. No formal charges had been filed as of press time Wednesday. In other court business Thursday: • Christopher Claude Miller, 18. of Bel­ levue. was sentenced to serve six months in the Barry County Jail on his conviction of accosting a child. Miller was charged after he allegedly placed the hand of a 10-year-old girl on his clothed genitals in March of last year in his Assyria Township home. He was ordered to pay $500 court costs, and to spend two years on probation. He was also ordeicd to pay his court as­ sessments within 90 days of his release from jail and he was granted work release to attend school. One charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a child under the age of 13, a 15-year felony, was dismissed in exchange for his no contest plea to the lesser charge of accosting a child, a one year misdemeanor. • David Wayne Applegate, 37, of Ken­ twood, was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served on his con­ viction of forging a license plate tab which occurred on April 19,2001 in Hastings. In exchange for his guilty plea, one charge of being an habitual offender, third offense, was dismissed. He was ordered to pay $ 1,000 court costs and to spend two years on probation. He was also ordered to pay his court assess­ ments by March 1. • Kane Wilcox, 27, of Hastings, was scheduled to be tried May 13 and 14 on one count of receiving and concealing stolen firearms which allegedly occurred July 14, 2001. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison. • Jeffrey Boniface, 31, of Delton, was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail with credit for one day served, to pay a $200 fine, $1,800 court costs and $50 crime vic­ tim fee by May 1 on his conviction of sec­ ond offense drunk driving. One count of third offense drunk driving was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. He is also ordered to serve one year on probation and to undergo substance abuse counseling. Sentencing on an additional conviction of malicious destruction of crops which oc­ curred Nov. 10 in Irving Township when he allegedly drove his truck through a West State Road cornfield has been adjourned until Nov. 30,2003. • Jack Carl-James Taylor. 24. of Dowling, was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail on his conviction of drunk driving, to spend one year on probation and to pay a $300 fine and $500 court costs within 30 days from his release from jail. He was also ordered to undergo sub­ stance abuse counseling. Taylor was acquitted by a jury of an ad­ ditional. original charge of fleeing and eluding police. • David Butler. 34. of Shelbyville, was sentenced to six months in jail and to pay $2,000 courts costs. $2,300 restitution and a $140 fine on his conviction of larceny in a building. The balance of his jail will be suspended upon payment of court assessments. Butler was charged after he allegedly See COURT NEWS, cont. page 17 Man accused of attacking, choking teen HASTINGS — A man who allegedly became upset with a 16-year-old girl as she de­ fended the man’s girlfriend is accused of holding down the girl while slapping and choking her Feb. 4, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Richard Scott Knuppcnburg, 42, of Hastings was charged with two counts of domes­ tic violence as a result of the alleged attack which occurred as he tried to remove his be­ longings from the girlfriend’s home. The girlfriend told police that Knuppcnburg was not to enter the home unless police were present. Knuppcnburg. however, told police that the woman was throwing his things at him. “He (allegedly) entered the house and pushed her down on the bed and hit her arm,” police reported. The girl then allegedly was attacked when she refused his orders to leave the house, police reported. “He then choked her and slapped her neck and shoulder five to six times while she was on the ground,” police said. Knuppcnburg was lodged in the Barry County Jail on the charges and posted a $200 bond. He was arraigned Feb. 5 and a March 5 pretrial hearing is scheduled. He is also scheduled to be tried on a previous charge of domestic violence involving a different al­ leged victim. Man accused of striking child with hanger HASTINGS - A 5-ycar-old Hastings girl suffered injuries to her hands Feb. 3 when her 31-year-old father allegedly used a plastic coat hanger to strike her four to five times, according to a Hastings City Police report. The mother, who called police about one half hour after the incident, said her hus­ band said he did it because he did not want the child’s hands to be hurt by her playing with a window. “There were several red marks on her hands.” police reported. No charges had been filed as of press time Wednesday. Hastings man in jail after assaulting wife HASTINGS — When a 30-ycar-old Hastings woman appeared with her three small children at the Barry County Sheriffs Office with wounds to her face and mouth and along the ridge of her nose, broken fingernails and cuts to her hands Feb. 3, an investi­ gation ensued that landed her 33-year-old husband in jail. The woman told police that her husband punched her in the face several times and slammed her head on the sink in their West Apple Street home after the couple left a Hastings bar at about 2 a.m. The woman would not tell police, however, why the cou­ ple was fighting, but said he had fled to his girlfriend’s house after police were called. “(She) stated that she tried to call us to the residence, but while calling 911 on her cell phone, (he) took it from her, threw it. and broke it before she got the call out,” po­ lice said. The woman said her husband also threw her to the ground several times during the argument and similar fights have occurred in the past. Police arrested the man at his home and seized a 39 caliber SKS assault rifle, a .20 gauge single shot shotgun, two marijuana pipes, two badges of marijuana and one mari­ juana cigarette. The man, who had not been formally charged as of press time Wednesday, was lodged in the Barry County Jail on domestic violence and drug possession charges. A charge of cutting, breaking, tapping a telephone line is also being requested. Pedestrian struck when sun blinds driver MIDDLEVILLE - A 56 year-old Middleville woman was hurt Feb. 1 when another Middleville woman driving out of a Thornton Street bank parking lot was momentarily blinded by the sun and struck the pedestrian, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said Roxanne O’Donnell turned left into the sun and reached up to adjust her visor when she heard and felt a “thud.” “She looked in her right side mirror and could sec a person on the ground,” police re­ ported. “She immediately stopped to call 911 and render aid to the victim.” Police said the sidewalks and the road’s shoulder were snow covered and “not us­ able." The victim, Delores Eichenauer, was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries. Diagnostic scanner taken from body shop ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Snap-On model diagnostic scanner for determin­ ing engine problems using computer codes has turned up missing from Finch’s Auto Bocy on Keller Road, according to Trooper Bryan Fuller. Fuller said the owner last saw the item, worth $2,700, sometime last week and dis­ covered it missing Wednesday, Feb. 6 Anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday February 7. 2002 - Page 17 COURT I NEWS ...continued stoic three checks from a Yankee Springs Township home Nov. 2. 2000. He pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for one count of absconding be­ ing dismissed. • Ronald Clcwcll. 33. of Wayland, was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for two days served on his conviction of ar­ son of personal property for allegedly set­ ting fire to a car insured by Frankenmuth Insurance on Dec. 2, 2001 in Thomapple Township. Restitution to the insurance company has yet to be determined. • Charles Elson Grover. 68. of Ada, was sentenced to serve 28 days in jail with credit for 28 davs served on his conviction of the aggravated stalking of a Nashville woman. Grover was ordered to pay $500 costs, $60 crime victim fee and a $60 forensic fee for a DNA test. He was also ordered to spend five years on probation and to get treatment. The habitual offender notice, second of­ fense, was dismissed in exchange for his no contest plea. • Timothy Mark Harmon. 23. of Hast­ ings, was ordered to spend 60 days in jail with credit for two days served on his con­ viction of attempted larceny in a building. Harmon was accused of taking a com­ pact disc player July 22 in Rutland Town­ ship. He was also ordered to spend one year on probation and to pay $500 in court costs within 90 days of his release from jail. Six arrested in suspected meth trafficking operation by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Michigan State Police trooper’s curi­ osity over an improperly parked vehicle led to a drug raid on a Johnstown Township home Saturday, when police seized more than 70 grams of pre-packaged metham­ phetamine, about $6,000 cash and made six arrests. Trooper Ernie Felkers was on patrol al about 3 p.m. when he spotted a vehicle parked half way onto the roadway in front of the home of Bert Lee Morales on North Avenue just south of Lacey Road, accord­ ing to troopers. “He became suspicious after he con­ tacted the homeowner and interrupted what appeared to be a drug parly,” which led to the search warrant, said Trooper Sandra Larsen of the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan State Police. The officers also seized one ounce of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, packaging and a scale, Larsen said. “Basically, evidence of drug trafficking." said Larsen. Morales, 46. was arrested and charged with delivery and manufacture of metham­ phetamine and marijuana, operating a drug house and possession of marijuana and methamphetamine. He is lodged in the Barry County Jail on $25,000 cash bond. Also arrested was Gerrin Lynn Gon­ salves, 21, of Hastings who is charged with two counts of possessing methampheta­ mine, maintaining a drug house, delivery and manufacture of marijuana and posses­ sion of marijuana. Gonsalves is in jail on $10,000 cash bond. Charges are also being sought against an Olivet man and a woman whose address is not known, both 26, suspected of frequent­ ing a drug house and possession of mari­ juana, according to authorities. Two other individuals allegedly at the home at the time of the raid were not ar- .... — X Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 rested until Monday when police met them in their Butler Road driveway. "Troopers located a substantial amount of methamphetamine in their vehicle," said Larsen. "They were arrested on outstanding warrants (stemming from the Feb. 2 raid).” Donald Rose. 31, of Bellcuve, is being held in the Barry County Jail on S50.000 bond on charges of delivery and manufac­ ture of methamphetamine and marijuana, maintaining a drug house, possession of methamphetamine and controlled sub­ stance, second offense, double penalty. Rose also faces additional counts of de­ livery and manufacture of methampheta­ mine and marijuana and possession charges stemming from Monday's traffic stop. Angela Rose, 28, is charged with posses­ sion of methamphetamine and delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine and marijuana as a result of the Monday traffic stop. She is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $30,000. “They (officers) got about 100 grams of meth from their car. plus marijuana in indi­ vidually wrapped packages,” said Larsen. A third person in the car was arrested on an outstanding Friend of the Court warrant, police said. All four of the charged suspects are set to appear in Barry County District Court Feb. 13 at 8:30 a.m. for pre-exam hearings on the felony charges. Nashville mail carrier hurt in rollover accident A Nashville mail carrier was injured Tuesday afternoon when the Jeep she was driving on Woodland Road north of East State Road traveled off the roadway, struck a tree and rolled over. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh (pictured) said Pamela Carothers. 51. was driving from the passenger seat and may have been sorting the mail when accident occurred. "She doesn't remember what happened." said Linebaugh. "She just drove straight off the road until she hit the tree." Carothers suffered some arm and shoulder pain during the crash and was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Ambulance service. "She called 911 herself from a cell phone." said Linebaugh. Alcohol was not a factor and no citations were is­ sued. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Feljxnisch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R&J’s Tom’s Market Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny's General Store • J-Ad Graphics • • • • • • • • • • • • The Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at homefor over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 Other • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LEGAL NOTICE Delton Dowling Comer Store Hotra Pharmacy Cloverdale General Store Cappon Quick Mart Banfield General Store Prairieville General Store Gillett's Bait & Tackle Prairieville 66 A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Felpasuch Orangeville 66 H & T Short Stop Pine Lake Grocery Cedar Creek Grocery Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Corners —MitMleville Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) *• Middleville * ‘ Speedy J" Mart • Crystal Flash RJ Sixirtsman • Greg’s Get It and Go • Middleville Marketplace Lake Odessa Crystal Flash • Wright Stop Lake-0 Shell Gun Lake Carl's Market • Gun Lake Amoco L.O. Express • Weick’s Food Town Nashville • Sam’s Gourmet Foods Little’s Country Store • Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Cappon s Quick Mart Freeport Mace Pharmacy •L&J's South End • Our Village General Store MQBTOACiE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas S. Beasley. A Single Man. to Equifirst Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 15, 2001. and recorded January 23. 2001 in Document No. 1054180. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Rd. Flint. Ml 48501. by assignment dated January 17. 2001 and recorded on April 11. 2001 in Document No. 1058006, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Eight and 52/100 Dollars ($86,558.52) including interest at the rate of 12.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan £’ 1:00 pm on March 21. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 14 arxl 15, Block C of Pleasant Shores Plat as recorded in Liber 3. of Plats, on Page 59 of Barry County Records Excepting the South 10 feet of Lot 14 of said Rat. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 324 ta. m which case tne redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date cf the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with tne borrower Dated: February 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Rd.. Flint. Ml 48501 As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48003 (248) 457-1000 13/7) File No 227 0224 ith ... in The Hastings Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a Love Line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 14th issue. 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February 7. 2002 Delton Kellogg among schools receiving Islam videos by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A padded envelope that arrived on Del­ ton Kellogg High School Principal Paul Blacken's desk about three weeks ago from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia left him puzzled. “I was a little hesitant when I received it," said Blacken. "I saw my assistant and my secretary about it. I felt it and decided it was probably a video or a book. So. 1 opened it.” Inside was a three-h^ur video called Islam: Empire of Faith produced by PBS 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER "They were here the first semester and then they went home." said Blacken. “Their family was advised they should leave, at least that’s what they told us. So. maybe that's why.” Blacken said the family did not seem to suffer the discrimination which resulted from the Sept. 11 attacks before returning to Israel. Though lhe school does not teacher re­ ligion as part of its regular curriculum. Blacken said he will advise Dinda to use the materials as simply a resource when teaching world history. “Otherwise its an informational piece that could be stored in the library." he said. “It doesn't look negative and I do like PBS. They generally present their pieces in an in­ formative manner. I’m sure it’s quite good and merely helps the viewer to understand Islam and the Muslims so they (students) don’t think they’re all terrorists.” When contacted Monday, the Barry In­ termediate School District was not aware that the packets were being distributed and did not know whether other schools in Barry County had been recipients. "The information is correct and these are legitimate mailings." the police said. "The Criminal Intelligence United has contacted the Royal Embassy. Office of Information, which verified lhe authenticity of the pack­ age.” The schools receiving the packages were randomly selected. Now that the authenticity of the package has been verified by the government. Blacken said he plans to view the video, which is narrated by actor Ben Kingly. “It contained a note from lhe embassy saying we want people to understand what this religion is about in regard to the terror­ ism attacks of Sept. 11.” said Blacken. “I’m going to look this over a little bit and probably turn it over to my world history teacher (Janice Dinda).” The book, he said, will likely be added to lhe shelves of the school’s library. Blacken is unclear about how Delton was selected Io receive the packet, how­ ever. and speculated it could be related to the fact that two Israeli sisters began the current school year attending Delton Kel­ logg Schools. along with a brxik called “Islam. A Short History." he said. Delton Kellogg High School was among 100 Michigan schools chosen to receive one of the 5.(MX) mailings to United Stales schools from H.R.H. Prince Bandar Bin Sultan in the embassy’s Washington D.C. office. The Michigan State Police issued a no­ tice to all school districts Friday after veri­ fying lhe origin of the packages, said Pub­ lic Information Officer Sandra Larsen, a trooper at the Hastings post. REWARDS REPORT CRIME 2002 SONOMA EXTENDED CAB PICK-UP 5 SPEED TRANS. VORTEC 2200 FLEX FUEL MOTOR. HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION. AIR CONDCIONING. AM/FM STEREO GM EMPLOYEES - NOW ONLY *12,468* •pkn tax. title, xcense. rebate to dealer IF WE DON7 HAVE IT, WE CAN GET IT! V PONTIAC. Y, Dwvta ■jiothw rr. (2) Oldsmobile Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 BwBVmh ■ Saturday until 2 SHYJCLHWRS; Mon & Wed 8-7 Tue. Thu & Frt 8-5 Call (616) 948*8000 Today .............1 DEALS ■ ' a ■Dreisbach P°NTtAC Oldsmobile GMC Truck T 329-Noktm Michigan Avenue M UllOw WllwwIJf 01 CHEVY MALIBU 87 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT. V-6, BALANCE Of WARRANTY. SAVE' 4 DOOR. DUAL VC & HEAT ‘229.. ! 8 s299„ s229 99 CHEVY MALIBU LS 88 CHEVY 1500 EXT. CAB Z-71 4X4 V-6. LOADED. EXTRA CLEAN. 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Slunck husband and wife to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage, dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in instrument number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for the DLI ABS Trust Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Senes 2000-7 by an assignment dated December 19. 2001. and recorded on January 4. 2002 in instrument num­ ber 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Eighty Five Cents ($59,134.85) including interest at 10.000% per annum Under the power ol sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml on February 28. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the City ot Plainwell. County of Barry Stale of Michigan, and are desenbed as The land in the Township of Orangeville Barry County Michigan, desenbed as follows: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. and tne East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. all in Section 19. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 7. 2002 Michael M. Grand. Attorney 31731 NORTHWESTERN HWY . «2B0w FARMINGTON HILLS. Ml 48334 (248)851-4411 (2/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clittoru M. Morse and Brenda S Morse, husband and wife (original mortgagors) lo Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 22. 1993. and recorded on May 17. 1993 in Liber 572. on Page 08. Baity County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Principal Residential Mortgage. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated October 2. 1998. which was recorded on November 16.1998. in document no. 1020903 in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FOR.'Y-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 48'100 dollars ($41.342 46). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Said mortgage modified by a loan modification record­ ed on March 20. 2001 in document no 1057000. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m . on March 7. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5 and the West 1/2 of Lot 4. Block 2 of James Dunning s replatted addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 5. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 8200133283 Wolves (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geraldine K Gulembo, a Single Woman (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2000. and recorded on June 27. 2000 in Liber Document No. 1046019. Barr/ County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 40/100 dollars ($174.320 40). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 338 0 Feet of that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 9. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan. Lying East of the East Line of the West 222 75 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. Together with a Private Drive Easement for Ingress and Egress over the East 66.0 Feet of that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 9. Lying North of the North Line of the South 338.0 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 rnonth(s; from the date of such sale, unless determine abandoned in accordance with 1948C 600 3241a. in which case the redemption per shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200210501 Mustangs-B (2/ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-02-14.pdf d6b2614025df4fc62fd64d96141f67eb PDF Text Text Engler tax plan rapped in ‘Coffee’ Four area mat teams champions Charlton Park opinion revealed See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of^^^p^nty Since 1856 HW1 mSCHUHLHSl MSIMvS Ml 49094" 189J Hastings ANNER Thursday, February 14 VOLUME 149, NO. 7 PRICE 50* Letter protests county’s move away from downtown News Briefs... Lenten luncheons will start today The weekly community lunch and worship programs each Thursday dur­ ing Lent w;ll be held at the First Pres­ byterian Church in Hastings this year. Everyone is welcome to attend the series, which begins today (Thursday, Feb. 14). Lunch (free-will donation), prepared by church members, begins al noon in the church’s Leason Sharpe Hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, a different pastor is featured as speaker each week. Each speaker will reflect upon this season’s pigram theme of “How Christ has impacted me and my minis­ try through a mentor or significant person." Pastor Ernie Rose of New Life Mtnistncs will speak today. Pastor Doug Reichenbach of Hope Church of the Bicthrcn Feb. 21, Pastor Bill Cowin of the Seventh Day Adventist Church Feb. 28, Father Russell of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church March 7, Chaplain Gale Kragt March 14 and Pastor Richard Moore of Hope United Methodist Church March 21. First Presbyterian Church is located at 231 S. Broadway. City concerned about COA, health dept, plans by David T. Young Editor Mayor Frank Campbell and the Hastings City Council are sending the Barry County Board of Commissioners a letter expressing concern about the board’s plans to relocate the Commission on Aging and Barry-Eaton District Health Department away from the downtown. The board has an option to purchase 6.75 acres at 1330 N. Broadway on the south­ west comer of Woodlawn in Hastings. It has agreed to pay the Donald Drummond Trust $519,500. contingent on rczoning ap­ proval of the land. The board plans to relo­ cate the County Commission on Aging (COA) in the vacant former Peace Commu­ nity Church located on the property, and construct a new health department building on another part of the land. Also planned is an adult day care center. Though he did not ask for the letter to be written. County Commissioner Tom Wilk­ inson told the council that he supports a new site for the COA and health depart­ ment. but continues to oppose the site un­ der negotiations. Mayor Trank Campbell said the county’s proposed location “takes away from what we’re trying to do with the downtown. I’m very disappointed... We’ve worked hard and diligently to keep them (the county) downtown.’’ When asked why Campbell voted as a Planning Commission member Feb. 4 to grant the county’s special use request, he replied that he had to vote affirmative be­ cause the special use met all the criteria for approval. Both the COA and the health department arc looking for ways to get out of their cur­ rent buildings, at 120 North Michigan and al the corner of South Jefferson and Church streets, because they are inadequate and in the COA's case parking doesn’t handle the needs of the senior citizens who use it. Commissioners Wilkinson and Tom Wing were in the minority in a 6-2 County Board vote to continue the process of buy­ ing the old Peace Church site. Both say they support a new place for the health de­ partment and COA. but not at that location. Wilkinson told the council his objections essentially revolve around three unan­ swered questions: 1. How much will it cost? 2. Where will the money come from? 3. Is that really the best location? Wilkinson added that the lack of a busi­ ness plan is another re-son for his position. “We don’t know what it will cost to fix up the old church." he said. “They (the ma­ jority of board members) have never proven that this is :hi best location. And I think this is the least desirable of all the op­ tions available.” Wilkinson said the county, before he be­ came a commissioner, bought six residen­ tial properties near the old City Hall site. “Originally, it was my understanding See CITY, continued page 2 “The King and I” coming to Hastings stage OUR Land plans outreach dinner Hastings High Schoo) will present the musical ‘The King and I” Feb. 28 and March 1 and 2 at Central Auditorium. In the photo. Jeff Baker as the King of Siam practices a scene in which the king and his subjects pray to Buddha. For more on the musical, sec inside. OUR bind committee members are planning a meeting Tuesday. March 19. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Center, and township, chy and planning and zoning officials are especially invited. Letters will be sent to each munici­ pality and OUR Land members will attend meetings throughout the county in February to personally invite repre­ sentatives to this dinner meeting and workshop. The workshop will include asking questions and setting land use priori­ ties for Barry County. The workshop will include “hand held computers,” which will allow participants to vote on the questions about land use, plan­ ning. zoning and other issues. For more information, call the Barry Conservation District at 948­ 8056. ‘Walk for Warmth’ slated for Feb. 23 The 17th annual Walk for Warmth fund-raising effort of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan will be held Saturday morn­ ing. Feb. 23. at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. pledges are being sought to help provide emergency heating assistance to people in need financially. In 2001. more than 600 walkers raised $67,000 statewide for area citizens in need of financial assistance to heat their homes. Pledge sheets are available at Fclpausch. Carl s Supermarket in Del­ ton. the Dowling Corner Store, the Hastings Shell service station. Michi­ gan Works, the Nashville Shell sta­ tion. Cloverdale C-Store, Grannie's Store. Middleville Shell station. Nes­ bitt’s Market, many area churches and the CAA offices at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. For more information, call 948­ 4260. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 Discount grocery site plan approved in Rutland Twp. Samantha Mater (right) is the new Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen for 2002. With her is Alternate Queen Jessica Cowell. Samantha Mater named Vermontville Syrup Queen by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Maple syrup cotton candy is the best product made from maple syrup, believes the new 2002 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Samantha Mater. Chosen for the title Tuesday night at a community program, sponsored by the Ver­ montville Lions Club. Samantha will be having plenty of opportunities to tout the products produced by the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. Jessica Cowell will have the same chance. She was selected as the alternate queen. One of their most important duties is to promote locally-produced maple syrup products around the stale. They are ex­ pected io appear in 12 io 14 parades as the town's ambassadors. The) also will reign over the Vermontville Syrup Festival, w hich is held the Iasi weekend in April. Samantha is lhe 16 year old daughter of Jim and Jerri Mater, and Jessica is the daughter of Ken and Sue Cowell. Both arc juniors at Maple Valley High School, have been friends for many years and reside in Vermontville. They were selected from a field of six candidates and were the contestants who had the most first-hand knowledge of mak­ ing maple syrup products. The annual competition is open to all junior girls who attend Maple Valley High. Samantha will receive a $500 scholarship and Jessica. $250. Queen Samantha has hoped to one day hold the syrup queen title ever since her sister. Sarah, was queen in 1995. “It's going to be a lol of fun...When 1 walked around with her (Sarah) and was up on stage with her and at all the parades. I wanted to be up there wearing the crown.” Samantha said. See QUEEN, continued page 2 by Shdly Suber Staff Writer A plan by Leppink Development of Belding to build a 16.235-squarc-foot SavA-Uit grocery store on the northwest cor­ ner of M-37 and Hea’h Road was given the green light Jan. 31 at a Rutland Township Planning Commission public hearing. “They did a nice plan." said Zoning Ad­ ministrator Jim Carr, “they had a nice lay­ out and a nice presentation." Carr said the company's original site plan was not approved because the Plan­ ning Commission felt that though the pro­ posed 144-squarc-foot sign was in compli­ ance with the zoning ordinance, it was still too large. Sav-A-Lol agreed to reduce the sign to 125 square feet. The developers also agreed to add an exit-only (egress) driveway with only right turns allowed onto Heath Road while an entrance and exit driveway will also be in­ cluded on M-37/M-43. The revised plan, showing 'hose changes was unanimously approved. “People were concerned that the drive­ way was way too dangerous.” said Carr, “so the Planning Commission asked, 'could you put an egress only onto Heath Road?’ They were concerned with only one drive­ way on M-37 like Wal-Mart. It causes con­ gestion and all kinds of traffic that we’re not efficiently controlling.” According to Carr, developers Bob and John Leppink, who attended the meeting, said they had been told that no driveway could be built onto Heath Road but were more than willing to meet the commis­ sion’s wishes. “They told us ‘we don’t want to be in this community if you don’t want us here,’” said Carr. Commissioners were also concerned that emergency vehicles would have difficulty accessing the building if the complex were built with only one driveway. “Ambulances can go in that egress drive­ way if they have to.” said Carr. “It’s not good practice to have only one way in. It’s too late for Wal-Mart, but with Sav-A-Lot. See SAVE-A-LOT, continued page 2 Leppink Development of Belding cleared the first hurdle needed to proceed with plans to bu'ld a Sav-A-Lot supermarket in Rutland Township similar to this store lo­ cated m Charlotte. (Banner photo by Scott Ommen) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 CITY (cont. from page I) that the sites were purchased with the health department in mind." he said. He also said the COA needs to be more responsive to the needs of senior citizens throughout the county, not just in Hastings. "We seniors aren’t excited about driving 15 minutes for recreation." he noted. Campbell reported that the city several years ago had an excellent offer from Rite Aid Pharmacy to buy the old City I fall building and property for about a half a million dollars. However, because of objec­ tions from citizens and because the county expressed interest, the city sold it to the county at a lower price ($425,000). Be­ cause the county ow ns the site, the city also loses tax revenue it would have received from Rite Aid at that comer lot. "The county (with the purchase of the old City Hall) seemed to be making a com­ mitment to the dow ntown." Campbell said. Councilman Donald Spencer at first sug­ gested that the city adopt a resolution ex­ pressing disappointment with the county's plans t^mqvc thrtwo agencies to a site --------ttai 74b---------------------------- Baby pantry helps young mothers by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The baby pantry housed in Zion Lu­ theran Church in Woodland continues to serve a need for many young mothers and mothers-to-be. Last Monday, five mothers made use of the pantry. Moms can get formula, diapers, clothing, baby toiletries and baby furniture. Supplies for the pantry come from grant money and donations of new and “gently used" clothing and furniture. Volunteers arc on hand to help mothers find needed items. They sometimes give welcome motherly advice learned from many years of being mothers and grand­ mothers. The pantry can always use cash dona­ tions. volunteer Wilma Townsend said. The pantry could also use some baby furniture, receiving blankets and baby toiletries, she said. The pantry is open every Monday from 12:30 Io 2:30 p.m. it is open to all area moms — there is no residency requirement. Zion Lutheran is located on Velte Road, south of Brown Road. News Briefs... CONTINUED Dance to benefit post-grad party A Valentine's benefit dance to sup­ port the Hastings High School post­ graduation party is planned for 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Elks Lodge in Hastings. Joe LaJoye and Les Jazz and the rock group Echo will perform Tickets are $5 apiece and are avail­ able at Bosley Pharmacy or at the door. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass. Right to Ute to meet Feb. 21 Barry County Right to Life will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. at the Thomappte Valley Church. 2750 South M-43 Highway. Right to Life of Barry County is an affiliate of Right to Life of Michigan, a non-partisan, non-scctarian, non­ profit organization of people united to protect the gift of human life, from fertilization to natural death For more information, call 367­ 4697. Nominees for Miss Delton encouraged Nominations are being sought for Miss Delton 2002. Any young lady currently attending Delton Kellogg High School or who lives in the school district and is at­ tending an alternate educational pro­ gram in grades 9-11 is eligible, but seniors are not. Any area resident can nominate her. Local businesses, service organiza­ tions. teachers and students are also being asked for nominations. A pageant will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the high school. The public is invited to attend. Miss Delton receives a $500 educa­ tional scholarship and her court mem­ bers receive $100 U3. Savings Bonds. To nominate someone, simply fill out a form and return it to the Foun­ ders Weekend Committee or drop it off at the high school office. Deadline is Friday. Feb. 22. Miranda Craven is getting supplies ready for the birth of her son. Adam James. She finds a sleeper and some other necessities at the pantry. Hello, Dolly!’ auditions set The Thornapplc Ans Council's Thornapple Players will have audi­ tions for the spring musical “Hello, Dolly!" al 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 25, and Tuesday, Feb. 26. in the down­ town Thornapplc Arts Council build­ ing located at 117 W. Slalc Si. There arc 16 speaking parts, as well as a large chorus. Five of lhe female roles and four of lhe male roles are also larger singing parts. Anyone post-high school age atxi^rp is eligible to audition. Those wishing to audition may prepare a song from any musical except “Hello, Dolly!’ or come pr-pared to sing Irving Berlin's version oT God Bless America." Everyone will read from the script at auditions. A singing audition is not required for a chorus part, but the directon will want a voice check to place chorus members in the appropriate place ac­ cording to range. Rehearsals will be on Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Commission on Aging building until two weeks before per­ formance. They will then be moved to the Central Elementary Auditorium. There will be a “mandatory" re­ hearsal from I to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21. The show will go up on April 25, 26 and 27. Those who have questions may call Norma Jean Acker at 945-2332 or the Thornapplc Arts Council at 945-2002. GVSU quartet to join concert The Hastings High School Jazz Bands will present an evening of jazz at 7 p.m tonight (Thursday, Feb. 14) in the high school lecture hail. The concert will feature three high school jazz bands and the Grand Val­ ley State University Faculty Jazz Quartet. The Hastings bands will play host to the Meadville High School Jazz Band from Meadville. Pa. A year ago Meadville was host to the Hastings bands for a concert and overnight while on route to New York, and now Hastings will have an opportunity to return the favor. Meadville is in Michigan to attend the Central Michigan University Jazz Festival, which coincidentally also will be attended by the Hastings bands. As part of this exchange the Hast­ ings students will host the Meadville students in their homes as they did when Hastings visited Meadville last spring. On Thursday evening, both Hast­ ings jazz bands and the Meadville band will perform for 20 minutes and then the Grand Valley ensemble will finish the concert with a full set. There will be a $2 admission to help cover the cost of producing the con­ cert. The doors will be open to the public beginning at 6:30 p jn. still within the city limits, but more than walking distance from downtown. Councilman Joe Bleam said he couldn’t support a resolution expressing disappoint­ ment because the council didn’t have enough information about the issue and he didn't want to do or say something that will have unintended consequences down the road. “Maybe this will generate discussion." he said, “but it (the issue) has never hit the floor here." Campbel! reiterated his concern, saying. “The concept is economic development." maintaining 'hat keeping county employees downlo' . ouId help downtown retail and service businesses. Councilman David Jasperse told Wilkin­ son. “I think a lot of things you’re talking about is none ot our business... It’s not up to us. we're not spending (he money... I don’t know that as a council we should weigh in on one side of the other.” But he also noted that he favors “keeping jobs and traffic downtown.. For my mind, it would be a lot better for the city for all those services to stay downtown.” Spencer asked. “They have room enough downtown already. Why spend money to go further away?" Councilman Barry Wood said he was un­ comfortable with sending the county a resolution without knowing all the facts. Bleam agreed and suggested a letter more “mildly worded... I don’t want to start squabbling between the city and the county." Jasperse then said it would be just a let­ ter. not a resolution, signed by the mayor on behalf of the council. The county still needs site plan approval from the Hastings Planning Commission and it must get the blessing of the Barry County P'anning and Zoning Commission before it can buy the seven-acre former Peace Church building and property. Wilk­ inson said the County Board can walk away from the deal any time before signing and get its $5,000 deposit returned. The vote Io send the letter was 8-0. with Councilman Harold Hawkins absent. QUEEN, continued from page 1 Her first experience in making syrup was at lhe age of nine. “We went tapping and collecting with the Haigh family, and my family and I helped them throughout the entire syrup making process...! do remember how much fun I had running around in the woods and watching the sap boil in the sap house." Samantha said. “What really sticks out in my mind is the sweet taste of the hot dogs we boiled in pure sap!" She also learned a lot about syrup as a ninth grade student and member of the Ma­ ple Valley FFA Chapter. She helped the group tap maple trees in Nashville and col­ lect the sap after school for the Nashville Maple Syrup Association. “Last year. 1 helped tap. collect, boil and can syrup with the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. That was the most re­ warding experience I have had so far when it comes to the syrup making process...Af­ ter school we were out there carrying heavy buckets of sap to the sap tank. We also got up early Saturday mornings, but it was all worth it. Plus. I got plenty of samples of fresh, warm maple syrup.” Samantha said. A member of the National Honor Soci­ ety, she is very active in school activities and 4-H. At school, she plays alto saxophone with the Senior High Band and tenor saxophone with the Jazz Band. She's appeared in school musicals and has taken a leadership class. With the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4­ H Club. Samantha is the group's reporter and has served as past secretary, treasurer and historian. She previously hi.* served as president for two years of the Eaton County 4-H Ad­ visory Council and is*ice president of the Junior fairJkwd. .She still server on UttAdvisory Council and also is a past secrctary/treasurcr. • | Samantha has dont volunteer work at the 4-H office and written and received grants tor the Junior Fair Board landscaping pro­ ject. In 2001. she was the recipient of the “1 Darc You" award and the Outstanding Teen Leader aw ard. Raising rabbits, poultry and sheep arc among her hobbies as well as reading and enjoying the outdoors. She has been in­ volved with Girl Scouts, loo. Currently employed as a waitress at Good Time Pizza, after high school gradua­ tion Samantha hopes to attend a local com­ munity college and pursue a career as a dental hygienist. Jessica remembers going with her father to help gather sap at lhe Merle Martin sugarbush when she was “a little girl." “1 gathered and handed the buckets to them when 1 wasn't busy playing in the snow." she said. “A few years ago. 1 also helped him bottle his sap into his cans for him so that it could be sold." She is anxious to tell people how good maple syrup tastes, what can be made with it and what the uses arc. Also a member of the national honor so­ ciety. Jessica's extracurricular activities in­ clude Jazz Band, volleyball and softball. “I've really been working hard with my studies and I've moved up two class rank­ ings and I taught myself how to play two portance of the festival. The candidates also have to know some facts about the history of the quaint New England-stylc village, founded by pioneers from Vermont. Also taken into consideration are appearance, poise, speaking, ability to represent the community and the content of an essay each candidate has to write concerning per­ sonal experiences of maple syrup making. Judges were David Wayne Huva of WLCM Radio in Charlotte. Daniel Holmes of Community Newspapers in Charlotte, and Elaine Gilbert of J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. Shaken baby program reset The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County has rescheduled its annual dinner for Thursday. Feb. 28. The dinner originally was scheduled for Feb. 6. but had to be canceled due to inclement weather. The banquet will be held at the Elks Temple. 102 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. The public is invited to attend. The event begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information or reservations, call Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Council at 948-3264. The banquet will feature Ellen Hatcher, creator of an award-winning Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention program. Hatcher is education and training coordinator for the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Sagi­ naw County. She developed the shaken baby program in 1999, which won the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan award for Public Awareness in 2000. The shaken baby । rogram is called “Baby Basics.” and is targeted to jun­ ior high and high school students. instruments." she told judges. Her hobbies also include those two sports, church band and 4-H. She has won many trophies through her 4-H experi­ ences. After high school. Jessica is considering a career as a physical therapist or massage therapist. “I’d like to work with the teenage age. with people who have sports injuries be­ cause I'm really dedicated to my sports and I know what it’s like to go through an in­ jury,” she said. Judges of the queen competition base their selection on the candidates' first hand experience and knowledge of making ma­ ple syrup and their understanding of the im­ SAVE-A-LOT site plan approved, now, there’s something we can do about it.” Carr said the final site plan docs include the Heath Road exit. “It does appear to be a better situation with the egress on Heath Road taking pres­ sure off of the one driveway on M-37." he said. The Leppink’s own up to 13 different stores including their original. Sav-A-Lot franchise in Charlotte where shoppers sup­ ply their own grocery bag or purchase bags. Goods are sold under the Sav-A-Lot brand name while some brand name items, which arc purchased by the store in bulk, arc also available, according to Charlotte Store Manager Lynn Wood. Sav-A-Lot is the 15th largest retail gro­ cery chain in the United States, operating 900 stores in 36 states. Franchisee. Lep­ pink. Inc., is located in Belding. Heath Road residents John and Joan Fchscnfcld expressed opposition to the pro­ ject via a letter to Rutland Township Super­ visor Roger Vilmont and read at the meet­ ing by their daughter. Lisa. “When a group of our neighbors met with the owner. Brad Carpenter, and his de­ veloper to rczone the property, we did so with several conditions.” wrote the Fchscnfelds. “The road along Heath would have a berm of four to six feet with tree tops. There would be a strip of property along side of our home of 125 feet that was to be left natural, as is, to serve as a buffer along our property.” Fchscnfcld also pointed out that “no wet­ land was to be drained or modified" and "we arc very concerned about noise, night lights and litter." According to minutes of a Nov. 10. 1999. Rutland Township Board meeting, the property was rezoned from R-E Rural Estates residential property to C-3 Com­ mercial except for 125 feet on the north­ west portion and 25 feet along Heath Road where the zoning is to remain R-E. Heath Road resident Bart Richardson said he is concerned with light encroach­ ment and is opposed to the store while Ron Hayes thanked the board for sending no­ tices to the neighbors of the site plan change, saying he is not opposed to the pro­ ject. Township Planner Lukas Hill noted that the lighting plan reflects the use of 30-foot poles with 1.000-watt lights while exterior store wattage is 250. The commission agreed to direct the developers to prevent the lighting from leaving the parking lol area. cont. from page i The comer of M-43 and Heath Road will likely be the new site of Sav-A-Lot Dis­ count Foods which received site plan approval from the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission Jan. 31. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Sav-A-Lot *s site plan also includes an on-site lift station, sewage system and de­ tention pond, plus storm sewer, gas service, drainage ditch and water well in the C-3 Commercial District. Commissioner Dorothy Flint noted that the store will increase traffic at the M37/M-43 traffic light, stating that she docs not feel the store will be good for the neighborhood. according to minutes of the meeting. Flint voted in favor the site plan, how­ ever. which was approved with conditions that the lighting will be shielded from Heath Road, the sign will be no larger than 4- by 16-fcet and proper signs for the Heath Road exit will be provided by the owner. Also voting in favor of the plan were Commissioners Bev Warren and Larry Haywood. Absent were Commissioners Rick Amett and Owen Jones. Leppink Development is reportedly tak­ ing bids on the project though Bob and John Leppink were not available for com­ ment Monday on a ground breaking sched­ ule for the 3.44-acre complex. Property owner Brad Carpenter, who listed the site with Miller Real Estate, also was not available for comment Monday. According to Kiplingcr.com. Sav-ALot's parent company. SupcrValu. was fea­ tured as the investment "Pick of the Day.” on Feb. 8. About a year ago. shares of SupcrValu. the nation's second-largest grocery store wholesaler, were stymied because it lost one of its biggest customers, Kmart, to rival Fleming, according to Kiplingcr. Now, Fleming is reportedly tangled up in Kmart’s bankruptcy blues as the Big K’s ability to pay has come under question, the website states. Meanwhile, SupcrValu is “thanking its lucky stars that it ’s been spared the hassle,” Kiplingcr published. According to the site, SupcrValu is not just a wholesaler, but runs more than 1,100 retail grocery outfits of its own, including Cub foods. Shop *n Save and Sav-A-Lot supermarkets. The company posted stronger than ex­ pected third-quarter earnings that were up 22 percent from the year before. SupcrValu’s CEO, Jrff Noddle, was quoted saying that much of the growth can be credited to its retail unit, especially Sav­ A-Lot. He also said management is committed to streamlining its wholesale operations and paying down debt, according to Kiplinger. Stock is trading at 12 times the 2003 consensus earnings estimate of $1.93 per share. Long term earnings are forecast to rise 10 percent, plus the stock offers a bonus 2.3-pcrcent annual dividend yield. Kiplin­ ger reports. No other information was available be­ fore press time Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 - Page 3 Musical “King and I” to be presented by HHS Rodgers and Hammcrstein's famous mu­ sical "The King And I" will be presented by Hastings High School at 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 28. Friday. March 1 and Saturday. March 2 at Central Auditorium. Tickets for students and senior citizens arc $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Adult tickets are $6 in advance and S7 at the door. Tickets will be available at Felpausch, Bosley s, all school offices, and from cast members starting Feb. 15. Co-director Steve Bowen said "the cast is excited to also be participating in the Centennial Celebration of musi: composer Richard Rogers. The fact that the cast can paiticipate in the celebration of 100 years of great shows makes this performance of "The King And I” extra special for Hast­ ings High School. " "The King And I" is set in exotic Bang­ kok. Siam during the early 1860s. The mu­ sical tells the true story of an English­ woman. Anna Lconvwens. who goes to Siam with her jeung son. Louis, to teach the many children of the King of Siam. She soon finds herself at odds with the King and his stubbornness. Over time. Anna and the King stop trying to change each other and begin to understand one another. The Academy Award-winning film ad­ aptation of Rodgers and Kammerstein's musical starred Yul Brynner as the King and Deborah Kerr as Anna. The show's mu­ sic and lyrics include some of the world's best-loved songs, including "Getting Io Know You." "1 Whistle a Happy Tune." "Hello Young Lovers." and "Shall We Danc.c" In the title role of Anna Lconowcns is Carrie Bolthouse. Her young son, Louis, is played by Isaak Ramsey, leff Baker plays the stubborn and yet eagcr-to-lcam King of Siam. Playing head wife and go-between. Lady Thiang. is Samantha Allerding. Lady Thiang's son and heir Io the throne. Prince Chululongkorn. is Seth Bcduhn. The English teacher. Anna, speaks with the Siam prime minister through an inter­ preter v/hile Anna's son. Louis, and Captain Orton watch in this scene from The King and I. From left are Dray Huts. Isaak Ramsey. Carrie Bolthouse. Justin Schultz and Brent Chappelow Jenny Cottrell as Tuptim (middle) and Craig Laurie as Luntha rehearse a scene where their characters meet secretly, unaware they are being watched by Lady Thi­ ang. played by Samantha Allerding. Playing the Kralahomc. trusted prime minister, is Brent Chappelow. Justin Schultz plays the Interpreter. Tuptim. a pre­ sent to the King of Siam from the King of Burma, is played by Jenny Cottrell. Tuptim's lover Lun Tha. Craig Lauric, tries to arrange for the couple's future. Sir Edward Ramsey, an English official and Anna's long-time friend, is played by Joe Miller. The King's many other wives are played by Tamara Alexander. Angie Baker. Erin Bradley. Megan Butler. Emily Dreyer. Erin Fish. Ashley Ingle. Laurann Menke. Alyssa Mennell, Kcli Misak. Savannah Ramsey. Courtnic Robinson. Heather Robinson and Samantha Wallace. The children of the King of Siam are played by Emily Benningfield. Allison Danis, Ellie Devroy. Bridget Hemingway. Chelsea LaJoye. Jennifer LaJoye. Ashley Maurer. Addison Millard, Sara Radant. Evan Ramsey, Wendy Todd, Stephen Tolger. Christopher White, and Hannah Tebo as Princess Ying Yaowlak. Brian Cottrell. Ken Givens, and Dray Huis play the priests of Siam. Also featured in the role of priests of Siam arc Hastings High School administrators Tim Johnston. Mike Schneiderhan. Steve Hoke, and Lori Johnston. The captain of the ship tha’ brings Anna to Siam. Captain Orton, is played by Dray Huis. Phra Alak. body­ guard to the royal family, is Ken Givens. Brian Cottrell is featured in the role of Si­ mon of Lcgree. in a ballet performed for visiting English dignitaries by Tamara Al­ exander. Heather Robinson. Erin Fish. Keli Misak. Ashley Ingle, and the wives and children. Patti LaJoye directs the pit orchestra. Stage managers arc Sandy and Gene Greenfield. They arc assisted by Jake Heuss. Ted Greenfield. Kristi Tolgcr. Max Myers, and Cody DePew. Deb and Mike Heuss arc again in charge of the sound. John Merritt is helping with lights and con­ struction. Co-dirccting "The King And I" arc Bowen and Carrie Roe. Karen Myers is choreographer and assistant director, and Connie Tolger is an assistant director. Amy Tebo is a production assistant. Long grass ordinance to be decided Feb. 25 by David T. Young Editor A noxious weed and vegetation ordi­ nance is the City of Hastings' attempt to reduce or eliminate tall grass and weeds "where the property owners arc absent or non-responsivc." The Hastings City Council Monday night had the first reading of the proposed ordi­ nance. It will be voted up or down at the council's next meeting Monday. Feb. 25. The ordinance was prepared jointly by city staff and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs. It will enable the city to take action to correct situations involving neglect re­ sulting in tall grass and weeds at least eight inches high. It also spells out ways the city can recover costs in doing the work itself. ‘In the past, we have frequently experi­ enced problems getting these situations re­ solved in a timely manner, particularly where the property owners were not readily identifiable or did not live in the immediate area." said City Manager Jeff Mansfield. The city manager told the council. “It (the proposed ordinance) gives us some teeth to go after some violators... It speeds up getting the grass cut." in other business at Monday night’s meeting, the council: • Heard from Library Administrator Bar­ bara Schondelmaycr that a hearing on the proposed new library site will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 27. in Barry County Circuit Court in Hastings. All Barry County judges have recused themselves, so the case will be heard by visiting Judge Thomas Eveland of Eaton County. There is public and vocal opposition to locating the library on Mill Street next to Geiger may drop out of senate race by Javid T. Young Editor The expected political showdown be­ tween Terry Geiger and Patricia Birkholz in the new 24th Senate District may not happen after all. Geiger, who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001 and was chairman of the House Ap­ propriations Committee in his last term, has announced he may reconsider running for the senate scat after his arrest last Sunday morning in Charlotte for suspicion of driv­ ing under the influence of alcohol. In a prepared statement. Geiger said. “I have never before been arrested for any reason. I’ve always been straightforward and honest with the people of my commu­ nity. I am very sorry for what happened and accept full responsibility for my actions." According to reports. Charlotte police stopped Geiger for swerving between traf­ fic lanes. Results of a'breathalyzer test showed his blood alcohol level to be .14. which is .04 above the legal limit. He was taken to the Eaton County jail and released afterward on personal bond. If he is convicted of the charge of driv­ ing under the influence, he could face up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine. Geiger, of Woodland Township, is an unannounced candidate for the state senate scat, which covers all of Allegan. Barn, and Eaton counties. He recently reported that he had raised more than $200,000. far more than Birkholz. However, after the events of last Sunday morning, he will take a little time to think over the situation. “Needless to say. this has had an impact on my family and I will, therefore, be fo­ cused for the time being on the implications this h^» for them." he said in his prepared statement. “1 will hold off making a final decision regarding a run for the state senate for at least 30 days. "Doing so will allow me to fully discuss this matter with my minister, my family and my supporters." Terry Geiger Birkholz was reported as saying that she agreed w ith Geiger’s decision to think over the situation. Geiger served three, two-year terms in the Michigan House before term limits ended his tenure. He now works as a dep­ uty director of lhe Micghigan Department of Community Health. Birkholz. of Saugatuck, who is finishing her third and last term in the Michigan House, announced her senate candidacy in January. If Geiger decides not to run. it could change the political landscape of the race for the 24th District scat, as other Republi­ can candidates may come forward. The primary election will be held this year on Aug. 6. Deadline for filing is in Mid-May. the fire station, resulting in closing about half of the street. Opponents say it's not w ise to close one of the few east-west arter­ ies in the city. Propo-cnts say the new site would be aesthetically pleasing because it would be next to the Thornapplc River. Engler’s new tax collection plan opposed in ‘Coffee’ poll by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tight economic times have affected the 2003 budget for the state of Michigan and Gov. John Engler’s proposed budget will use new tax collection techniques to enable schools to receive a $6,700 per pupil grant. State Senator Joanne Emmons’ spokes­ person, Tom Chadwick, told the more than 20 attending the February Legislative Cof­ fee at the County Scat in Hastings, “this is important, especially for rural schools." One of ways the governor is balancing the education part of the 2003 budget is to collect all school taxes in July 2003. This means that some people who normally pay their taxes in the winter will pay school taxes again in July. To make it an easier pill to swallow, the governor is recom­ mending a one time reduction of one mill of the school tax of six mills. According to the press release distributed by Chadwick, the change will bring in a net of $489.1 million. This creative accounting caused a great deal of anxiety among the audience Mon­ day. The straw vote had only one person supporting this proposal, with an array of hands against it. In other discussions State Representative Gary Newell discussed the anti-terrorism legislation as being part of the nation's higher sense of risk following the events of Sept. 11. He also discussed the controversial measure, just passed, which denies drivers licenses to illegal aliens. He said. “Some arc afraid that this will negatively impact migrant farmers, but we need to do do something." While it will take a while for the state to complete work on prescription support for senior citizens. Newell suggests that those 65 and older contact Pfizer al 1-800-717­ 6005 for information about their plan. The deadline is March 1. Rick Treur. from Congressman Vem Eh­ lers' office, discussed the federal budget. He discussed the current economic down­ turn as being like a “tropical storm" that comes up suddenly that you can't prepare for. Ehlers has not decided how he will vote on campaign finance reform, which was supposed to be taken up on the floor of the U.S. House Wednesday. Treur announced that flags are now available in limited supply. Anyone need­ ing information on cost and availability can call Ehlers office at 616-451-8383. See TAX, continued on page 5 • Approved the sale of the 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix and 1994 Dodge Intrepid, for­ merly used by the city manager and direc­ tor of public services. The Dodge went to Tony Anderson for $2,317.77 and the Pon­ tiac was sold to Mike Bagley for $1,250. •Agreed to allow Nextcl Communica­ tions to approach the Planning Commission Monday. March 4. with a request involving use of the water tower as an antenna. * Approved payment of $4,000 for repair of a 15-ton crane used by tenants at the Hastings Indust'* ! Incubator. The total picked up by the incubator’s budget. The city’s cost will come out of the general fund. • Received a request from Millennium Digital Media to begin renewal proceedings for the cable television franchise. Mansfield said he and Fekkcs agree this is too early to begin the negotiations proc­ ess and there is some legislation pending in Lansing that may have some altering effect in the near future. * Heard Campbell proclaim Saturday. Feb. 23, as “Walk for Warmth Day" cost is $4,747. All but $4,000 will be DK Follies tonight, Saturday The DK Follies continues its run tonight, Feb. 14. and Saturday. Feb. 16 in the DKHS auditorium. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 per person. The annua! variety show staged by Del­ ton Kellogg High School students has been a popular mid-winter attraction since the show was resurrected four years ago. Students will do everything from sing and dance to play musical instruments and perform skits. Acts will by turns be serious or comical. Even a celebrity. Scooby Doo. will show up as part of a skit put on by the DK Thea­ ter Arts Company. Some 50 students will be performing al­ together. Last year, a boys' chorus line once again took the stage and was "a huge hit," co-director Janet Tower said. This year a girls’ chorus line will appear for the first time. Directing the girls’ chorus line is DK parent Marilyn Kidd. Directing the talent show along with Tower is DK Choir Dircctoi Paula Champion. Students Natasha Tamminga, Matt Harper and Bethany Jones will act as emcees. Matt Harper (left) and Brian Schneider will perform a skit called “Gabby Ladies." �Pago 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... Don’t let Enron execs off the hook To the editor: The Jan. 31 issue of the Banner had yet another misdirected letter by Maureen Dud­ ley. In it. she excused the criminal acts of Enron executives and employees and tried to lay the blame at the feet of Democrats. In her continued quest to blame everything she deems wrong in ti c world on Demo­ crats. she once again t visted the truth to serve her own purpose. It is true that Enron has contributed cam­ paign money to both parties, but records show a hugely disproportionate amount go­ ing to the GOP. The $100,000 contribution by Enron to the Democratic National Com­ mittee was made as Enron was filing for bankruptcy and was intended to “buy ofF senate Democrats who were about to inves­ tigate them. The DNC rejected that contri­ bution. One need only look at the Enron influ­ ence in Texas politics, which incidently. is controlled by Republicans. They have spread their financial influence from the governorship to the Texas Supreme Court in which more than half the justices re­ ceived more than $100,000 in campaign contributions. There’s no chance for the Enron case ever going before that court! Enron spread its influence nationally by­ making GOP Sen. Phil Gramm's wife an Enron director. And yes. they were one of the largest contributors !o George W. Bush's presidential campaign, even letting him use their corporate jet for that purpose. As one of Bush's best friends. Enron Chief Executive Officer Ken Ley has been referred to by the president as “Kenny Boy." In the aftermath of the bankruptcy and to distance himself from the crime. Bush now refers to Kenny Bov as “Mr. Ley- Ley was also considered for a cabinet level position in the Bush administration. He might have even been a part of forming national energy policy during Dick Cheney's controversial secret meetings with energy company leaders. On national television. Dick Cheney has played down the seriousness of Enron’s bankruptcy by saying "Capitalism works." They went bankrupt. In truth, capitalism works only in the absence of thievery, cor­ ruption and fraud. To suggest otherwise is a slap in the face of democracy and an insult to our law-abiding citizens. Enron’s far-reaching financial tentacles bought themselves a blind eye to justice. If anything, their bankruptcy begs the likes of John McCain and Democrats to move ahead with campaign finance reform. I look forward to and encourage an in­ depth investigation into Enron. I say, let the chips fall where they may! Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings Riverwalk job deserves praise To the editor: “The Riverwalk’’ - w hat a beautiful name and what a beautiful trail! We want to take the time to praise the City Council and every one else who had a part in establishing the trial and footbridge in Tydcn Park. Il’s wonderful to be able to walk to town safely. Personally we enjoy it. use it often and hope you will too. Often we are quick to complain about lhe way our tax dollars are spent. Seldom do we take the time to say, "well done’’ to our city, slate, or federal officials when we approve of their actions. This action deserves our gratitude and we thank all people involved. Barry and Grace Cushman. Hastings Conduct poor over Parks Commission To the editor: As a Barry County resident and taxpayer. I read with interest your article about two Parks Commission member not being prop­ erly appointed to their positions ("Two Parks Commission members illegal’’. Jan 24). I attended the Parks Commission meeting Tuesday. Jan. 22. and was surprised and shocked at the commission’s response to Jeff MacKenzie** news. Wes Robinson, who according to Mr. MacKenzie had not yet been appointed to the commission, was very vocal, as was Jeff Van Nonwick, a commission member. Both were argumen­ tative and hostile to Mr. MacKenzie. who only tried to explain the law. Though Mr Robinson was technically not a member of the board, he continued to harangue Mr. MacKenzie. even after another commission member pointed out that the floor was not open to public comment, and that Mr. Robinson was. until his appointment, a spectator. Mr. MacKenzie tried to get on with the meeting, moving to the election officers, but met with resistance not only from Mr. Robinson and Mr. Van Nortwick. Current COA building inadequate Dear editor: People of Barry County need to realize now that some day we all will have to use some of the services the COA offers. The current building does not have ade­ quate parking or facilities. The current building is in grave need of repair. This county needs some place where the COA can offer more possibilities. I want to see my tax money go for some­ thing useful - unlike the undeserved pay hike Mike Brown got a few years back or Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional repre­ sentative. UdS. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United Stales House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Slates House of Representatives. 2305 Rayburn House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1 111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan Slate Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3760. Stale Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. the whole city block the county bought or the $225,000 they paid for the old Cone Zone area, only to gain eight to ten parking spaces. The Health Department will be able to have more room and parking. Have Tom Wilkinson and Tom Wing ever been there on immunization days? I have. There’s not enough parking and you have to stand in the hallway. If they want it downtown so bad. let them purchase the old Waldorff Furniture Building, and renovate it. too. Also, why do our county commissioners gel paid? Didn't they run for lhe position to help make a difference? If so, they should volunteer their time. They all have other jobs, don't they. I think they gel vacation, sick days, retirement packages and paid health insur­ ance. I know if I was a county commission­ er I would volunteer my time - I would be there for my consc’uents - not myself. Debra James, Hastings Plan for new COA site flawed To the editor: 1 attended a COA public forum in Delton and it was quite clear that people in atten­ dance were not in favor of the current plan regarding lhe purchase of the church prop­ erty outside of Hastings. Several issues come to mind regarding the plan as presently envisioned: 1. Does it make sense to buy a piece of property for a new COA facility, not know­ ing what would be the total cost for remod­ eling? 2. Distancing lhe COA even further away from the senior population would result in an increase of mileage for Meals on Wheels, as well as an increase in distance for the senior citizens using the facility. 3. Moving lhe COA facility further away from its patrons seems to reflect a vision that lhe senior citizens of Barry County are not an important factor in the implementing of the present plan. In my opinion, and it seems in the opin­ ions of several other citizens, it would be more beneficial to have satellite facilities in neighborhood communities in order to truly Write Vs A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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PUBLIC OPINION: but also from Charlton Park's associate director, Joanne Foreman. Even though lhe commission had a quo­ rum (six members). Mr Van Nortwick insisted that the meeting be adjourned and everything tabled until the next meeting. He finally made a motion to that effect that passed. (The vole was 4-2. with only Jeff MacKenzie and Clyde Morgan voting no.) Mr. MacKenzie handled the meeting verywell. even though he was under attack. He tried to keep things on a friendly and even keel, and even accepted some of the blame that Mr. Robinson and Mr. Van Nortwick were dishing out. 1 have never seen public figures behave in such an unprofessional manner, and was embarrassed not only for Mr. MacKenzie. but also the entire com­ mission. Mr. MacKenzie stated in your article "We have some ongoing issues at the park that we’ve been dealing with..." Is it any won­ der, when you consider how some Park Commission members have conducted themselves? Marianne Henley. Hastings Outlaw pop machines? serve the seniors of Barry County. I urge the commission to look at the plan proposed by Commissioner Tom Wilkinson. Gordon Christensen. Delton Sports editor on wrong side To the editor: Sounds like your new sports writer. Malt Cowall, is a member of the "Blame America First" club. He fits right in with the local left-wing crowd. Maybe he should have stayed in Africa. You’d think he’d be more comfort­ able with the "hate America’’ Third World gangs. And he exhibited not one bit of sympathy for the slaughtered innocent thousands by terrorist thugs who he calls “poor people steeped in hopelessness." What a swell guy! C. Edwards, Kalamazoo Petition signers outnumber voters Dear editor: After several weeks of wavering, today I signed a petition in opposition to the loca­ tion of the proposed new Hastings library My signature does not mean I oppose lhe location, but it does mean I feel that as with any successful community endeavor, the library needs community support. When more people sign a petition opposing the location than typically vote in a city elec­ tion, it’s obvious that support is lacking. On the other hand. I would be more impressed with lhe opposition if they were to suggest an alternate location. For exam­ ple in last week’s Banner, Fred Jacobs wrote that “there are many other locations in the city acceptable for a library.’’ Where arc they? Hopefully, by the time I’m done reading next week’s Banner. I’ll know. Dave Kietzmann, Hastings Hastings A state lawmaker has introduced a bill to outlaw soft drink machines in schools? What would you think of such a ban? Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Pubi»b9dby Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary^teasur er • NEWSROOM • David T. Yt>ung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulset Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Bob Blocher, Woodland: Danielle Brown. Middleville: Jesse VanBemden. Middleville: “No. Sometimes people get thirsty and machines fill a need, especially after school." "I don’t have any problem “No. The machines make with pop for sale at school. profits for schools. Ma­ The kids would just bring it chines are sold out a lol. w hich shows they arc used." from home or go out to their car and gel it." Gregg Davis. Lake Odessa: Jamie Holtman, Freeport: Joe Miller. Hastings: “1 think something like that should be up to the par­ ent. It's a good source of in­ come hr extra-curricular ac­ tivities.’’ "Do I think the kids need the pop? No. My children do not need any more pop. It’s not just about money, its about our children. They do not need any more sugar." “Pop isn’t sold during the day anyway. I don't see any problem with it before or af­ ter school." Classified ads accepted Monday through :riday Bam to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 am w Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rataa: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pa>d at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14, 2002 - Page 5 L€TT€RS from our readers... । Let’s give visiting judge opinions of new library site To the editor: I would like to offer my opinion on whether we need a new libnuy and if the closing of Mill Street from Jefferson to Michigan is a good idea for Hastings resi­ dents. In 1994. when Eberhard’s moved to the Kmart shopping plaza, their old store become available and I thought it would be a great place for a library. The oil company’s problem with contam­ ination was being addressed, that they were actively taking care of. I went to the library and suggested to Barbara Schondelmayer. administrator of the library, that they con­ sider purchasing that building or leasing space. They could lease out space they did not use. Therefore paying for a portion of »he investment. There was plenty of park­ ing. all ground floor and electrical require­ ments would accommodate the coming computer age. As usual, people of authority ignore these types of suggestions. They would have never outgrown that site. They could have made part of it a teen center, or do as the present owner has. The library board’s original plan at the old Hastings Manufacturing would have cost too much to clean up the sight; there­ fore. closing Mill Street, became a sugges­ tion by James Brown. In lhe process, the city council voted to approve the closing of Mill Street, except for Mr. Spencer and Mr. Bleam. who voted no in accordance with the majority of the people of Hastings. The Zoning Board gave its seal of approval to the city council. I believe with any big expenditures or major changes we should send a survey in our water bills and find out what lhe people of Hastings really desire, and are willing to pay for. As a result of Gavin Ford moving to a new location, may I suggest four other options. A. Let lhe library move up to Gavin Ford and if being by the river is so advantageous, that you paint a beautiful river on the north parking lot and call it lhe Little Thornapple River, with a foot bridge going over it so it would be more authentic. For not more than $250,000 you could clean lhe floor, beams and ceiling and then paint all white. The electricals are large enough in size for mod­ ern day computers. It would look like the new shopping centers, like Meijers, DAW. etc. B. Another option is to move the Hastings Fire Department to Gavin Ford. It would make it easier and safer to gel to the main highway only two blocks away, lhe move lhe library into the old fire building. They would only be across the street from the Thornapplc River. C. If that is not acceptable, then consider getting a grant for possible environmental cleanup at Summit Steel and put the new library along the Thornapplc. Then offer Summit a new home at the industrial park. I believe this suggestion was offered by Joe Bleam. again unto deaf ears. D. If you want the library right down­ town, consider the old Walldorff Furniture Store building or the vacant Penny’s store. By putting an elevator at Waldorff. you could have four floors to grow. What you don’t use you could lease out offices, to defray lhe cost, or just lease the space from the present owner. I do not believe that libraries are a thing of the past, but in Hastings we have over $5,000 homes hook-up to the internet so student and adults have at their fingertips; any information they desire in lhe world. I personally not on lhe Internet now, but when 1 complete a project, I am working on, I will be on the Internet, too. Right now. I use the library, so I do sec a need, as when I go there, the computers are certainly being used. When we have more than 1,500 people signing a petition against closing Mill Street, as Mr. Jacobs said, that is a substan­ tial number, sometimes more people than who vote in a general election for the city. These people will be heard in court. I suggest Doug Ward contact lhe lawyers’ association in Grand Rapids and see if some aggressive lawyer would like to help us on a pro-bono basis. If the mayor is concerned about having lhe old water building removed, just remember that someone will have to pay to remove the old pipes, and do something with lhe well. This could cost up to $125,000. I encourage you if you have not signed the petition at Pet World to do so. if you can. please donate to the legal fund. Finally, show us on Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. al lhe Barry County Circuit Court showing the visiting judge what the general public desires by our presence. Theodore F. Bustance Hastings Great questions demand precise, honest truthful answers Dear editor. Has anyone ever written a book on. "Great Questions" or offered a reward for ihe greatest question? I do vaguely remember a radio program about, "Sixty-four Dollar Questions." Some of tl em were great. On second thought, "Great Questions" wouldn't seem very exciting or profitable unless they would motivate someone to come up with some equally "Great Answers." As a school teacher, 1 almost always ap­ preciated students* questions. They seemed to give me an insight into a student's mind. Sometimes these questions even motivated me to do further research and study. Could we motivate readers, young and old alike, to come up with some great questions that would motivate some equally great answers? If 1 share some “great” questions and suggested answers, would it prime the pump to produce more great questions and equally great answers? In my starter list, the questions are mostly not original with me, they arc ques­ tions and answers others have asked and answered. You may respond with yoar an­ swers or other questions and answers. I thought these were some very great ques­ tions and answers. Our young people might call them, "cool questions." These first three are found in Mark 10:17-22 and Matthew 19:16-22, "....Good Teacher, what shall 1 do that I may inherit eternal life?" The answer gets a bit involved, including a second great ques­ tion from the Teacher. The Teacher's ques­ tion then to the young man is "Why do you cal! Me good? No one is good but One. that is God..." The Teacher mentions the com­ mandments, quoting seven of them. Then the young man asks "All these things I have kepi from my youth, what do I still lack"? (A third great question) Matthew 19:20. The Teacher then answers the young man's two questions with one sentence. "Go your way. sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, and come, take up the cross and follow Me." Mark 10:21. But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great posses­ sions." Mark 10:22. The Teacher's question seems to reduce the young man’s answer to only two op­ tions. Jesus is cither God and good, or, not God and therefore, not good. Your answer, will also have eternal consequences, and be evident by your talk, your walk, and your work... A fourth question: I remember asking myself when younger. "Why am I here"? The answer seems to depend on the answer to another great question. Fifth Question "Where did I come from"? The only sensi­ ble answer to question five is “I came from the will and mind of the eternal, all wise and all powerful Spirit Being called God, Creator and Sustaincr of the universe. The answer to question four then must be, “I am here because of His will and for His purpose and glory. "0 Lord, You have searched me and known me. For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous ate Your works. And that my soul knows very well..." Psalms 139:1,13­ 14. Sixth question - "Who am I"? Answer. 1 am very similar to billions of other like creatures past and present, but with a unique DNA code, received from my Crea­ tor and from my parents, impacted by my reaction and response to everything I have ever seen, heard or experienced. Remember this universal law can be stated three ways when answering the above questions. "For every effect, there must be a sufficient cause, or stated another way, "you can’t make anything, much less everything out of nothing." Another way. that partially explains, "Who am I?" "Do not be deceived. God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Gala­ tians 6:7-9. As indicated by this young man spoken of above, your answer determines your re­ sponse and action. If I am wrong or deceived in any an­ swers to these great questions. I would be most grateful to be corrected. Rus Sarver. Hastings TAX (Cont. from page 3) Treur reported that negotiations arc con­ tinuing over the problems of Canadian gar­ bage being imported into Michigan. Ehlers plans to have his annual local town meeting in Hastings at the Fire Sta­ tion on Saturday. April 27. at 10:30 am. There was a general discussion about how to control imported oil. Technological changes and the governor’s fuel cell pro­ posal also were discussed. Consensus among the legislators is that Michigan needs to do all it can to keep technology and jobs in the slate. The next Legislative Coffee, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will be at 8 a.m. Monday. March 11. at the County Scat Restaurant. awi. facial Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Financial moves for key life events Life events can raise many kinds of ques­ tions about your investments. And no mat­ ter how much or how little you know about investing, it’s important to seek answers from professionals. Let’s look at some examples: Happy Birthday! You just turned 56; Is it too late to save for retirement? Actually, it’s never too late to begin, although at this stage you will be making up lost ground. But you’ve just received a present from the federal government, in the form of the Tax Relief Act of 2001. You now can contribute more to your Roth or traditional IRA. Beginning in January 2002, the maximum annual contribution to your Roth or tradi­ tional IRA is $3,000. The new tax laws also provide those at least 50 years old the chance to play “catch-up" with their IRA contributions. Between 2002 and 2005, individuals 50 and older may contribute an additional $500 to the IRA maximum con­ tribution limit. Starting in 2006, this addi­ tional contribution limit reaches $1,000. Congratulations on your new job! Now what happens to the money in your 401(k)? You have several options. You could cash out your plan, but you’d have to pay income taxes on the proceeds, plus a possible 10 percent penalty. You may be able to move your money to your new employer’s plan. Or you might be able to keep your money in your former employ er’s plan, although you won’t be able to make additional contributions. Finally, you can roll your 401(k) funds into an IRA. You may want to consult with a financial pro­ fessional to determine which option best meets your individual needs. You just received a nice promotion. Are you taking advantage of ail (he tax relief available? The Tax Relief Act of 2001 contain something for almost every­ one: a tax rebate, reduced income and estate taxes, increased contribution limits on JR As and company retirement plans, tax incen­ tives for college savings and more. Check with your investment and tax professionals for advice on taking advantage of the new laws. Just two more years until you retire! How long will the money in your portfo­ lio last? When you retire, your earned income may decline — but your living expenses may not. How will you replace these lost wages? For one thing, you can rebalance your investment portfolio to pro­ vide an increased level of current income. However, you could easily spend up to three decades of life in retirement — so you’ll still need some elements of growth in your investments. A financial professional can help you determine how to invest your money to achieve safety and high returns. You’re enjoying a comfortable retire­ ment with family and friends. How do you leave jour assets to jour heirs? Estate planning can be a complicated and sensitive process. As a starting point, you should cre­ ate an accurate, organized and updated list of all your assets and where they’re located. Next, assemble an estate-planning team — including your accountant, attorney and investment professional — to help you assess your situation and develop an appro­ priate estate plan tailored specifically to your needs. By getting the help you need at every important stage of your life, you can keep your financial situation under control. And that’s a significant lifetime achievement. Road Commission Job was well done To the editor. Recently we called the Barry County Road Commission and asked for help cut­ ting down two huge old trees. These trees were dead and could become dangerous. A Road Commission team quickly came out very early and in less than one hour the work was completed. Every man knew his job and wasted no time doing it. 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Priced As Low As... 999 Harold Case will turn 90 years old on Feb. 22, 2002. He has lived in the Assyria. Hickory Comers and Baltimore Township areas. He will celebrate this occasion with a family potluck dinner at lhe Pleasantview Family Church on Sunday. Feb. 17, 2002. If you wish, cards may be sent to 1940 East Cloverdale Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058. Keep your friends and relatives IN TOUCH with home. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 FOR AUCTION We Make... COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES Harold Case to observe 90th birthday Feb. 21, 9 a.m. SPENCER TOWING 520 E. Railroad, Hastings, Mich. 616-945-2909 TOWED / ABANDONED «1 1990 Nissan Maxima 4-door, white (58-5421 -01) VIN: JN1HJO1P4LT401357 •2 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 4-door, Red (58-545701) VIN: 2G1WN54T1M9101808 Cost ot vehicle Includes tow/storage charges. Authority—Michigan State Pokce-Hastings Post. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING, WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. J-Ad Graphics PICKUP ANO OEUVERY AVAILABLE W LOCAL AREA OFFICES LOCATED on M-43 HIGHWAY 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 174 M/LE SOUTH OF £ W. BL/SS 616/945-56Q7 What’s Coming to Town? Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St., Hastings, MI 49058 Construction plans are currently underway for Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village in Hastings, (just off of East State Street). The planned project will be a multi-phase retirement community offering: • Assisted Living ano Memoky Cake for Seniors Opening Spring 2002 Flew oH ot to Ririw AM tfcto tun■■■Hy hu to offer. 616-897-0200 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 Bernita D. Woolston BATTLE CREEK - Bernita D. Woolston, age 76, of Baltic Creek, died Monday. February 11. 2002 at Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek. Miss Woolston was bom on November 5, 1925 in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of George and Leone (Coville) Woolston. She was raised in the Yorkville, Ml area and attended Yorkville schools, graduating in 1942 from the Old W.K. Kellogg High School in Hickory Comers. She has resided in Battle Creek for the past 17 years. She previously lived in lhe Cascade, Lowell, Harrison and Yorkville areas. Bemila was employed at lhe Michigan Litho Company in Grar.d Rapids for over 30 years before retiring from there. Previous employment included, Superior Printing and the Shakespere Co. in Kalamazoo. Miss. Woolston enjoyed knitting. crocheting, reading, old movies and various collectibles. She is survived by a brother. Garth (Elaine) Woolston of Vermontville; eight nieces; six nephews; several great nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law. Joan Woolston of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Desmond Woolston in 1993 and a step-brother, Charles Eggleston. Visitation will by held Friday. February 15, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at Wren Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15, 2002 al 11:00 a m. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating, Mr. Don Reid organist. Burial will be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTYIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olnutead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m; Sun­ day School 11.00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse, 8:30 a m. and 11:CO am.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 pjn. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 Wcm State Road. Hautngs. Mich. W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; ciaucs for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limit* WELCOME CORNERS UNITKW METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367-4061 Wbnhip Service* Sun­ day. 11 00 a m.; Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH -THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St ) Affiliat'd with Const! votive Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Clavset 9:45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All age* always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 'Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. V'illiam Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service * p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comet of State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Phone M6-72I-8077 Pauor Di Pastor Phone 945-912) Summer anne Dotten Morrison. Service Time;- Wo.srup Service 9:45 a.m.; Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all Sunday School 11:15 a m Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights • Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning. 9;30 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids al 6 p m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child lowship. (Gr. care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a m. Morning Prayer. 11 00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 600 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hartwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m_. Morning Wor­ QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m.. PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Tunc" U a great time of celebrating Christ for all age* 2 yrs thru 5th grade* Come out and join uv at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom'* Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616)945­ 9414 Thursday. Feb 14 - 700 p.m. Crossways: 700-9:00 p.m.. Mothers and More. Friday. Feb. 15 - 5.00-7:30 p.m.. Soup/Sandwich Supper Saturday. Feb. 16 10:00 a.m.. Catechism 2; 1:30 p.m.. The Way. 8:00 p.m Nar­ cotics Anonymous Sunday. Feb 17 - 800 & 10 45 a m. Uwship. 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 p.m . Little Angel*. Flying Doves. & God's Children Monday. Feb 18 - 6:00-10:00 p.m. Girl Scout CPR Leader Training; 700 p.m.. Vision for Grace Tuesday. Feb 19 - 7:00 p.m . Congregation Coun­ cil; 7 00 p.m.. Overeaters Anony­ mous Wednesday. Feb. 20 10: 00. Healthy Families; 6:00 p.m.. Supper. 7:00 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 elevator p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 a m. - Sunday School Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. to all flows. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments 11XX) a.m. • Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infant* and toddler* thru age four. Junior Church for GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. School 9:30; Church Sunday Service ages five through second grade. 231 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associate. Thurs­ day. Feb. 14 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study Adult classroom Sunday, Feb. 17 - 8:30 a m Chan­ cel Choir. 9:00 a m Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a m. Chil­ dren's Worship; 1000 a.m Coffee Hour. 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:40 a.m. Chil­ 10: 30 a.m dren's Worship. The 9:00 Service ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11 ;20 Service is broad A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 am terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more derail*. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worship 11:00 aan.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 p.m. age* and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 a.m.-12; 15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Service*. Children's Worship is available during both Service* Monday. Feb. 18 - 8:30 a.m. Staff meets for prayer and planning. 7:00 p.m.. Session Meeting Tues­ ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a-m.. 6 00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girl* ages 4-12. FARMINGTON HILLS - Sister M Laureniina Taffee. age 90. died Tuesday. Feb. 5, 2002 at McCauley Cenicr in Farmington Hills. Michigan, where she was a resident. She was born in Hastings. Michigan, to Leo and Agnes (Dooley) Taflee. the former Madeline Margaret Taflee was in her 72nd year of religious profession in the Detroit Region, Sisters of Mercy of lhe American Congregation. She received a bachelor’s degree al Mercy College in Detroit, and a master’s degree from the University of Detroit. She taught grade school in Bay City. Ludington. Big Rapids and Lansing until 1942. She directed the speech and drama department at Mount Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids for 15 years, she also taught at Mercy High School in Detroit, and Farmington Hills. In 1971 Sister relumed to her native Hastings, where she resided with her mother until Mrs. Taffee’s death in 1974. During her residency in Hastings, she taught language arts at St. Rose School and also coordinated the parish secondary Religious Education Program. After preparing for Pastoral Care in 1974 al Mason City, Iowa, sister was engaged in visiting palieqt^ ^1 St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids,' and Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. From 1983 until her death she was a resident and volunteer at McAuley Center in Farmington Hill’s. Sister Taffee was preceded in death by her parents; one sister. Mary Elizabeth Taffee: and two brothers. Reverend Robert Taffee and William J. Taffee; brother-in­ law, Norman Perkins. Surviving are one brother. Thomas R. (Peg) Taffee of Hastings; one sister. Mrs. Norman (Agnes Taffee) Perkins of Hastings; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral mass was held Thursday at lhe Mercy Center Chapel in Farmington Hills. Funeral mass was Friday. Feb. 8, 2002 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. David Adams officiated. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials can be made to the Sister’s of Mercy Retirement Fund. Farming-ton Hill’s, MI 48336. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. day. Feb. 19 - 6:15 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Church Lounge Wednesday. Feb 20 - 6:00 p.m. Church Night Supper - Dining Room; 6:45 p.m Praise Team. 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir. 7.00 p m. Spanish Class for elementary students with Karen VanDenBerg PlMiws Da* id and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's lose. "Where Everyone u Someone Special" For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Ralph H. Townsend NORTH MANCHESTER. IN - Ralph H. Townsend, age 88. of North Manchester. IN died Tuesday. Feb. 5. 2002 at Wabash County Hospital. Wabash, IN. Mr. Manchester was bom Feb. 3, 1914 in Woodland. MI the son of Otto Townsend (deceased) and Kathryn (Oaks) (deceased). He taught math and science at Lake Odessa (MI) High School and was a retired farmer. He graduated from Woodland (MI) High School in 1932 and from Manchester College in 1936. He received his masters degree from Ohio Stale University. Mr. Tou nsend was a contributor to many peace and environmental groups. He was married to Mildred F Brumbaugh on March 21. 1942. She died Sept. 18. 1999 He was a member of Woodgrove Christian Brethren Parish. Woodland. Ml Mr. Townsend is survived by his sons. Philip Townsend. East Jordan. Mi. Rodney Townsend. Breading. Ky. and Melvin Townsend. Newville. W.V.; daughters. Karen Mae. Larkspur. CA; brother. Garnet Townsend. Kalamazoo.! 11; four grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and one brother. Funeral services were held Friday. Feb. 8. 2002 at Timbercrest Chapel. North Manchester. IN. Rev. Joan Deeter officiat­ ed. Burial in Woodland Cemetery. Woodland. MI. Memorials may be made to Heifer Project International. Arrangements were made by DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary No. Manchester Chapel. HASTINGS - Howard "Hoss" Raymond. 77. of Hastings, died Thursday. Feb. 7. 2002 at lhe V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Mr. Raymond was bom on Jan. 6. 1925 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Charles and Effie (Leslie) Raymond. He was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County rural schools. He was a veteran of World War 11. serving in the U.S. Army from Feb. 19. 1943 until Feb. 27. 1946 He was married to Doreen D. Williams on May 26. 1946. He has lived at his pre­ sent address for lhe past 49 years. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company, retiring from there in 1972. Previous employment included Hooker Motor Freight Co. and the Pel Milk Co. Mr. Raymond was a well-known Quarter Horseman, breaking and training quarter horses for many years; member of the American Quarter Horse Ass’n.; member Great Lakes Quarter Horse Ass’n; enjoyed storytelling, cutting wood, mushroom.’ng. fishing, spending lime with his loving chil­ dren. grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren. Mr. Raymond is survived by his wife. Doreen; daughters. Vicki Lundstrum and special friend Gordon Timm of Hastings. Michelle (Willie) Barry of Hastings: son. Chuck (Debbi) Raymond of Farmington Hills, MI; eight grandchildren. Shannon and Dusty Lundstrum. Jacob Torri and Tyler Barry. Stacey (Tim) Price. Deanna Luck, Eric Johnson; five great grandchil­ dren; brothers. Jerry (Shirley) Raymond of Lake Odessa, Richard (Joan) Raymond of Irving. MI; everal nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; son. Randy Raymond; sister, Doris Reid; brothers. Kenneth. Homer "Hap", Merle "Chuck", and Jack Raymond. Sen ices were held Monday. Feb. 11, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Donald Brail officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Martin E. Lennon HICKORY CORNERS - On Friday evening. Mr. Martin E. Lennon celebrated his 80th birthday with his family and friends, and on Sunday evening he celebrat­ ed in the presence of his Savior. Mr. Lennon passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at his residence. He was bom on Feb. 8, 1922 in Laingsburg, MI, the son of Earl O. and Iva (Cole) Lennon. He was a 1939 graduate of Coldwater High School, and a 1951 graduate of Michigan Slate University, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in industrial arts. Mr. Lennon was a veteran of World War IL serving his country in the Marines. He taught industrial arts at Kellogg High School in the early 50’s and he worked as a draftsman for many years al various facto­ ries. For several years, he was a sales and service man at Delton Hardware. He was an avid reader, enjoyed camping, crossword puzzles and science fiction. He is survived by his wife. Donna (Cheney) whom he married on Sept. 16. 1950; sons. David M. (Pam) Lennon of Nashville. TN. Daniel J. (Emily) Lennon of Palm Bay. FL; a daughter. Kathleen (Michael) Martin of Poway. CA; grandchil­ dren: Michelle. Brian. Nicholas and Jana Lennon. Elizabeth. Matthew and Katie Martin; a sister. Joan (Harold) Campbell of Pon LaVaca. TX; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. Feb. 13. 2002. al the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. Pastor Len Davis officiated. Interment was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery'. Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church, or Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. KENTWOOD - Leon Wesley Pebbles, age 45. of Kentwood passed away after a short battle with cancer Monday. Jan. 28. 2002 at Crystal Manor in Kentwood. Ml. He was born and raised in lhe Barry County area. He graduated in 1976 from Hastings High School. He was married in 1981 to Diana (Hard) Pebbles, which ended in divorce. Leon worked at the Grand Rapids Press for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Pebbles and Betty Pebbles. He leaves a son, Matthew; a special friend and companion. Beatrice Wetiema; several aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Wes also had a long lime and best friend. Dick Orman. Per Leon's wishes cremation has taken place, in lieu of flowers please nuke dona­ tions to Hospice of Michigan (Home of Hope). Those who wish to send an expres­ sion of sympathy to Leon's family may send them to Slegenga Funeral Chapel. 3131 S. Division Ave.. Wyoming. Ml 49548. Memorials/condolences nuy also be sent to Matthew Pebbles at 382 W. Woodlawn. Apt. C. Hastings. Ml 49(158. Dorotha A. Boatman BATTLE CREEK - Dorotha A. Boatman, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Boatman was bom on November 12, 1915 in Nashville, MI, the daughter of William E and Lena (Babcock) Dickson. She was a former employee of Krcsgc’s, Kelloggs, and Flex Fab in Hastings. In January of 1964 she married Arthur Boatman, and he preceded her in death in 1975. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, homemaking, pets and especially her children and grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara (Jerry) Robinson of Battle Creek; a son, James (Jeanette)Couch of Eustis, FL; six grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, February 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Private inurnment at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifespan of Battle Creek. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Earl W. Blake NASHVILLE - Earl W Blake, age 79. of Nashville died Wednesday, Feb. 6 at home. He was bom in Hastings. Michigan on Feb. 14. 1922. the son of Walter and Rena (Rose) Blake. He attended area schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from Dec. 3, 1942 until Dec. 27, 1945 with lhe 301st Infantry. He married Mary Louise Gaedert on Feb. 28. 1948 in Angola, Ind. They settled in Nashville where he was a lifelong member of the Nashville VFW Post. He loved bingo and working at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. He enjoyed racing of all kinds, fixing up cars, trailers, snowmobiles and being in his garage. Surviving Mr. Blake is his wife. Mary "Blondie” Blake of Nashville; son. Robert Blake; daughter-in-law. Joyce Makley; grandson. Travis Blake; granddaughter, Melissa Barnhart; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his parents, Walter and Rena (Ross) Blake. A memorial luncheon was held Saturday, Feb. 9. 2002 at lhe Nashville VFW Post. Disposition was at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville, Ml. Memorial contributions to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville, Mi. More Obituaries Appear on Page 7 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 - Page 7 /Irea Obituaries ...continued Lewis Wilkins Mildred N. Wills Jenks to celebrate 60th anniversary John and Beverly were married on Feb. 14, 1942. They have two daughters, Janet and Phillip Welch of lutkc Odessa. and Shirley and Tom Lewis of Hastings. Anyone wishing to send them a card may send it to: 16 Spring lake Park, luike Wales, Florida 33853. Halsey-VanHouten united in marriage Robert Bruce Halsey and Nicole Marie VanHouten of Hastings were married Oct. 13, 2001 in Olivet at a private ceremony. Honor attendants were Brian and Susan Halsey, with Tyler VanHouten as ring bear­ er and Cassandra Van Houten as the flower girl. Nicoie is the daughter of James (Jr.) and Darla Goodman of Hastings, and Robert is the son of Herb and Trudy Halsey of Elkhart. IN. A reception was held on Oct. 20. 2001 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hastings, with live music provided by Gary Brinin and Drivin* Force. The couple honey­ mooned in Chicago, and now make their home in Hastings. CRYSTAL - Mildred N. Wills, age 92. of Crystal, MI. died Tuesday. February 12, 2002 al her home. Mildred was bom June I, 1909 in Barry County, Michigan to Erven and Glenna Pearl (Tobey) Troxel. She married S. Oren Wills on May 28, 1931 in Potterville, MI. Mrs. Wills taught school in the Barry County area for several years. Mildred and her husband spent several summers in Cedarville, MI where they enjoyed fishing. She is survived by a son, Duane (Duke) and Doreen Wills of Hastings. MI; daughters, Janice Knickerbocker of Wellston. MI, Doreen and James Anderson of Crystal, MI; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents. Erven and Glenna Troxel; husband, S. Oren Wills; one brother, Gaylord Troxel; son-in-law, Norman Knickerbocker. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 14, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home in Crystal, MI. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 15, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home in Crystal, MI with Rev. Ried Martin of lhe First Congregational Church officiating. Interment will be in Crystal Cemetery, Crystal, MI. Memorials may be made to the Donors Choice of Charities. Arrangements made by Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Crystal. MI. James A. Springer Pennepacker-Roll to marry June 15 Steve and Terri Pennepacker of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Rhonda Pennepacker to Jacob Roll, the son of Brian and Ronda Roll of Nashville. Rhonda is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently attending Kellogg Community College and is employed by CarQuest of Hastings. Jacob is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently attending RMTC and is employed by R & B Electric of Battle Creek. A June IS. 2002 wedding is being planned. Weilers to observe 66th anniversary Ward and Mary Weiler will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Feb. 17. । DELTON - James A. Springer, of Delton, passed away accidentally at home. Monday, Feb. 11,2002. Mr. Springer was bom July 9, 1922 in Hastings, the son of Harold and Gertrude (Anders) Springer. He was a 1939 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. On Feb. 29. 1952, he w^s united in mar­ riage to Mary J. Scott. Mr. Springer was a milk hauler for many years and enjoyed antique cars and tractors, cutting wood, woodworking, and playing games; especially checkers with his grand­ children. He is survived by his mother, Gertrude Springer; his wife. Mary; his children Marjorie and Stephen Erb of Delton, Shelley and Dan Erb of Middleville, April and Michael Wortman. Michael and Teri Springer, Kelly Springer and Kenny Osborne, all of Delton; his brother. Donald and Maxine Springer of Venice, Florida; his sister, Gloria (Jr.) Russell of Augusta; .sis­ ter-in-law. Elizabeth Springer of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Springer and his brother, Fritz Springer. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13. 2002 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Gerald Galloway officiated. Interment Fort Custer Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Lung Association, American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Roger Earl Wells| Jackie Lewis retiring Feb. 19 Jackie Lewis is retiring from BarryCounty Substance Abuse Services after ten years of employment as receptionist and administrative assistant. The stalf of BCSAS invites the public to Income Tax Preparation Call 721-8628 to Schedule an Appointment join them in wishing her well in her retire­ ment. There will be a gathering Tuesday. Feb. 19. from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Courts and Law Building. Community Room. 220 West Court St.. Hastings. KARAOKE Shamrock Tavern Swna______________ No COL? No Problem W« school with financing available for those who qualify Licensed by SBPCE 9 P.M. tol A.M. SATURDAY February 16'“ School located r StJrtgari AR COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) Mc’d by Mountain Jack SEBRING. FLORIDA - Roger Earl Wells, 69, of Sebring, died Monday. Feb. 4. 2002 at his home. A native of Grand Ledge, Michigan he had been wintering in Florida here since 1995 from Mulliken, MI. He was a U.S. Army veteran of lhe Korean Conflict receiving the Occupational Medal and General Commendations. He was a Past Master and Life Member of Nashville Lodge #255 F.&A.M., Nashville, Ml. He was a member of Kalamo Chapter #399. O.E.S.. Kalamazoo. MI. He was a member of the Scottish Rite; American Legion. Vermontville. MI; Life Member of V.F.W. Pest #8260. Nashville. Ml: and Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by Nancy Eastma Wells, wife of 44 years; sister. Peg Ypms and brother. James Wells. He is survived by his wife. Hazel M. Conner Wells, Sebring, FL; son. Timothy E. (Lynda) Wells. Vermontville. MI: two daughters. Kimberly A. (Garry) Bakos. Stanton. MI. Toni T. (Steven) Cambric. Stanton, Ml; two brothers. Alton Wells. Jerry Wells; three sisters. Marjorie Guy. Marilee Fullerton. Salliann McConnell; eight grandchildren. Tressa Carter. Travis Carter. Marci Bakos. Carmen Wells. Patrick Wells. Erica Finch. Gabe Ulrich, and Erin Cambric. Services will be held Saturday. Feb. 16. 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Vermontville Bible Church. Roger will be laid to rest in Sunfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Fountain Funeral Home. Avon Park. MARTIN - Lewis Wilkins of Marin. MI and St. Cloud, FL, passed away Tuesday. February 12, 2002 in Florida. Mr. Wilkins was bom on June 16, 1920, the son of Roy and Thelma (Lewis) Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins resided on Lawrence Road in Hastings for many years. He was a veteran in WW II, serving his country in the U.S. Army. In 1976 he retired from Kelloggs, with over thirty years of service. He was a member of the Delton V.F.W., Post 422, Moose Lodge of Hastings, and lhe American Legion. He enjoyed dancing and collecting gas engines. He is survived by daughters, Barbara (Joseph) Orr of Martin and Delores (Richard) Moore of Hastings; a sister, Coleen Endsley of Hastings; a brother, Earl Wilkins of Hastings; eight grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Etta Dimock; and brothers, Russell, Harold, and Lyle. The family will receive visitors Saturday, February 16, 2002 from 5-8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society, will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. ============ Betty Garvey NASHVILLE - Mrs. Betty Garvey, age 76. of Nashville, died Tuesday, February 12, 2002 in Leesburg, Florida. Funeral services are pending at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Margaret M. Yoder CLARKSVILLE - Margaret M Yoder, age 85. formerly of Clarksville, went to be with her Lord early Sunday morning. Feb. 10. 2002. She was bom in the Dowling area on April 15. 1916 to Freeman and Alta (Bird) Kemerling. Margaret attended the Barney Mill School. For many years, she had uorked at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, as weH as being involved with fanning and livestock hauling with her husband. Harold Yoder. Margaret had been a part of show ing and judging livestock al the Ionia Free Fair for 52 years, as well as being a part of many 4­ H groups. She had a wonderful sense of humor and always enjoyed family outings and gettogethers where she could be counted on to tease and be the life of the party. She had attended lhe Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband. Harold Yoder. She is survived by her children. Janice (David) Miller of Lake Odessa. Marian (Floyd) Hewitt of Saranac. Judy (Walter) Steele of Muir. Bill (Kelly) Yoder of Clarksville. Sally (Bliss) Allison of Vestaburg; 12 grandchildren; II great grandchildren; three great great grandchil­ dren; her sister. Mildred Matthews of Hastings; and many other loving relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Wednesday. Feb. 13. 2002 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Burial was in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. licenses Benjamin Alan Mears. Hastings and Nicole Elizabeth Earl. Hastings. Steven Edward Briggs. Dowling and Kathleen Mary Akins. Dowling. Eldon E. Blumenschein, Weidman and Helen Doris Bell. Hastings. Ryan Robert Bansemer, Big Rapids and Heather Marie Rollins. Nashville. Charles Leroy Lumbert. Delton and Janice Marie Kuilema. Delton. Randy Alan Stroh, Battle Creek and Sandra Haire, Battle Creek. Ronald Lee Gossman. Hastings and Gayla Dawn Wilson, Hastings. Jason Bernard Nagel, Caledonia and Lisa Renee Brock. Middleville. David Gene Krebs, Lake Odessa and Tracy Ellen Hall. Lake Odessa. Roberto C. Abraham, Freeport and Beth Ann Groff, Freeport. Kyle William Kines, Nashville and Jessica Lynn Elenbaas, Nashville. We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! J-Ad Graphics "The Colorful Printers" North of Hastings on M-43 2, I PRESIDENTS’DAY t^SALE 4 days Only! Friday 2/1 SMonday 2/18: extra 30% off fall and holiday clearance fashions for the family. You’ll save a total of up to 65% on clearance! Plus use the bonus coupons below for extra savings! �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES NOI1CELQF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by James J. Lawson, a single man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION dated October 23. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 12. 1997, in Document No. 1003971. on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of S116.G32.23 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Nonce is hereby given that on March 7. 2002. at 1 00 p m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or poor to the date of said sale; said premises are described ir. said Mortgage as follows, to-wit. Parcel B-4 That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as; Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section, thence South 00 degrees 28*33* East 1324 20 teat along the West fine of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 58’13* East 482 CO feet along the South l«ne of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the Point of Beginning. thence continuing North 89 degrees 58’13* East 241 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 28’33* West 362.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57*15” West 241 00 feet along the South line of the North 300 feet of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 28’33* East 362 24 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment tor ingress, egress and public utility purpos­ es we' the South 66 feet of the East 671 20 feet of Jud South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Dated; January 21. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30163) Attorneys for the Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (228) Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Feb. 5. 2002 at 7:30 p.m. All board members present. Also 10 others present. Correspondence read. Dept, reports received. Approved housing ambulance in firebarn. Public heanng on revised Cemetery Ordinance set tor March 5th at 7:30 p.m. Approved John-Deere mower trade-in price of $675 Approved 2002 road projects Amended budget. B*ils read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by; Lee Cook. Supervisor (2/14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Slunick and Vickie M Slunick aka Vcki M Slunick husband and wife to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage, dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in instrument number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank as Trustee for the DLI ABS Trust Mortgage Pass Through Certificates. Series 2000-7 by an assignment dated December 19. 2001. and recorded on January 4, 2002 in instrument num­ ber 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand One Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and Eighty Five Cents ($59,134 85) including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml on February 28, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the City of Plainwell. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are desenbed as; The land tn the Township o'. Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. al in Section 19. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 7, 2002 Michael M. Grand. Attorney 31731 NORTHWESTERN HWY.. 4280w FARMINGTON HILLS Ml 48334 (248)851-4411 (2/14) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF NORTH JEFFERSON STREET AND A PORTION OF EAST MILL STREET Nooce te hereby gwen that a Pubfec Heanng wB be held on Wednesday. February 27. 2002, at 2.00 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom of the Barry County Court House. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan. before the Honorable Thomas S Evatend, Circuit Judge, by SCAO Assignment, to hear comments on the toflowmg parcels of property being presented for vacation (See Exhibits *A* and *B* below). EXHIBIT 7T Legal Description of Portion at East Mill Street to Be Vacated THAT UNPLATTED PORTION OF MILL STREET CROSSING LOTS 360. 361. 362, 383 AND THE BLANK LOT LYING NORTH OF LOT 355 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. THENCE S 00*33'48* W. 1092 30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SA© SECTION 17 TO THE CENTERLINE OF MILL STREET THENCE S 89*18*30* E 848 66 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE EAST LINE OF NORTH JEFFERSON STREET AND THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 178.65 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHI THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 250.50 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 68 50*59* E. 174 89 FEET; THENCE S 48*25'09* W. 19 78 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 141 39 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE RADIUS OF WHICH IS 212.52 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 67 28'47* E. 138 80 FEET. THENCE S 86*32*25* E. 22 58 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF MICHIGAN AVENUE AND THE POINT OF ENDING EXHIBIT’S" Legal Description of Portion of Jefferson Street to Be Vacated THAT PORTION OF JEFFERSON STREET OF THE CITY. FORMERLY V.lLAGE OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 17. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOVl/NSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; THENCE S 00*33'48* W. 1092 36 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 17 TO THE CENTERLINE OF MILL STREET; THENCE S 89*1830* E. 848 66 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO THE EAST LINE OF NORTH JEF­ FERSON STREET THENCE S 00 28’46* W. 32 76 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY 10343 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. THE R ADiUS OF WHICH IS 66 00 FEET AND THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS N 44*24*52* W. 93 17 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF MILL STREET. THENCE N 89’18-30* W. 0.24 FEET ALONG THE SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST UNE OF JEFFERSON STREET; THENCE N 00 28'46* E TO THE SOUTH BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TO THE EAST LINE OF JEFFERSON STREET; THENCE S 00*28 46* W ALONG SAID EAST UNE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings. 201 East State Street Hastings Michigan 49058 o< can (616) 945-2468. or call TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk I P.m landers Be prepared Dear Ann Landers: In light of the tragic events of last September, my son’s school has drafted some tips that will be helpful for parents will small children in case of an emergency. I hope you will print them for all the parents in your reading audience. 1. Talk to your children, and emphasize how important it is to pay attention to their teachers during fire drills. If you have sev­ eral children, have them decide on a meet­ ing place where they can assemble in case the situation is chaotic. 2. Give each child a prepaid phone card with S10 or SI5 available on it. Practice with your children so they knew how to use the cards. Even if the child has a cell phone, service is often overwhelmed during a ma­ jor emergency. Most pay phones, however, will woik. 3. Furnish each child with a wearable ID. There arc many types available that can be worn around the neck or wrist. Include the child's name, your home address, work phone, cell phone, and so on. 4. Prepare and laminate a list of phone numbers for yourself, our spouse and your children. List your home number, all work and ccll-phonc numbers, and e-mail ad­ dresses. (Many folks in the New York area discovered they could not get through on their phones, but their e-mail worked.) If possible, designate an out-of-town relative or friend who will serve as a contact for other family members. I hope wc never sec a situation like we had last fall, Ann, but it never hurts to be prepared. These guidelines could help in any kind of emergency. Please pass them along. - New York Parent. Dear New York Parent: Thank you for some sensible advice about a subject that many people arc reluctant to think about. Folks, please take the time to follow through on these suggestions - and Iris hope you will never need them. For the heart Dear Ann Lanuers: Feb. 14, 2002, Valentine’s Day, has been declared “Con­ genital Heart Defect Awareness Day“ in cities and states across the U.S.. It was started by Jeanne Imperati of North Haven, Conn., to promote funding for support and educational services, scientific research, and early detection and screening for the most common birth defect. Approximately 40,000 babies arc bom each year with con­ genital heart defects. Sometimes the condi­ tion is not detected until adolescence or adulthood. The Congenital-Heart Information Net­ work is a non-profit organization for adult patients, health professionals and parents like me whose childrens complex heart anatomy requires extensive medical proce­ dures and high-risk, open-heart surgeries. Our families will be organizing events, blood drives, educational programs, screen­ ing efforts and survival celebrations this Friday. We hope your readers will join us. For more information, they can contact us at www.tchin.org. - Mona Barmash. Chil­ drens Health Information Network. Dear Mona Barmash; I am happy tn help such a worthy cause. It is important on Valentine's day to remember that our chil­ dren's hearts needed to be protected. An old holiday Dear Ann: The feast of Saint Valentine has been associated with romance for nearly 1.000 years. King Henry VIII made Valentine's Day a national holiday. Love to­ kens were frequently given on the feast, al­ most always anonymously. By the 1800s. the so-called “comic” valentines appeared. Sent anonymously, they were a form of so­ cial criticism, cruelly pointing out people's faults. My information came from Nancy Rosin, the vice president of the National Valentine Collector’s Association. I hope you will find it worth printing. - Tony Hyman. CBS’s “The Saturday Early Show.” author of “Trash or Treasure Guide of Buyers” Dear Tony Hyman: I do indeed. Please thank Nancy Rosin for her valuable contri­ bution to my column. P.S. - Happy Valentine's Day to our veter­ ans in VA hospitals across the country and to our servicemen and women overseas. Bless you all. Fix the problem Dear Ann Landers: This is for “East Coast Misery,” who is having an affair with a married man. She said she knows itls wrong, but she simply cannot live without him My father had an affair when I was 6 years old, and it devastated my entire fam­ ily. He eventually left Mom to be with this woman. To this day, I have never truly for­ given either one of them. I will always hold it against his wife that she knew he had a family, yet was so selfish she would not walk away from him. She will always be “the cheatcr’’ who wrecked our home. My fathci has told me if he had it to do over again, he would not have left us. He is now having lhe same problems with his wife that he had with my mother. The prob­ lem wasn’t his marriage. It was HIM. If she is miserable, tell “East Coast” to fix what needs fixing in herself and slop looking at someone ete's husband to make her life better. - Been There in Maryland Dear Been There: You hit the nail on the head, loo often, people arc unhappy with themselves and think some exciting new ro­ mance will make everything better. In real­ ity. it only creates another sei of problems. There is no excuse for cheating in a mar­ riage. whether you arc the husband, the wife or the “Other Woman.” If there is a prob­ lem. fix it. seek therapy, or have the de­ cency to end the marriage honorably. Af­ fairs arc never the solution. History lesson Dear Ann Landers: I realize you don’t specialize in cultural history, but I thought you might like to know more about the ori­ gins of Valentine's Day. St. Valentine's Day began with a pagan fertility festival. Lupercal. held on Feb. 15. In the year 496. Pope Gclasius created a feast day in memory of St. Valentine, a martyred third century priest, and placed it on Feb. 14. hoping early Christians would celebrate their romantic traditions a day early and dedicate them to the saint instead of the Roman love goddess Juno. The feast da> stuck, but the romantic holiday didn't. The romantic holiday finally took hold in medieval England. Geoffrey Chaucer, fa­ mous for writing “The Cantcbury Talcs." got together with his fellow poets and in­ vented a new holiday to lift the peoples spirits. In a poem entitled “The Parliament of Fowls.” Chaucer claimed that all the birds in the world choose their mates on St. Valentine's Day. Shakespeare refers to Chaucer's poem in his play “A Midsummer Nights Drcam.” and gives the name “Valentine” to characters in two other ro­ mantic comedies. Ophelia, in “Hamlet." sings that she wants to “be your Valentine." It all started with the two greatest love poets in the English language. - Steven An­ derson, Adjunct Professor. Dept, cf Eng­ lish. Gettysburg College. Pa. Dear Steven Anderson; Thank you for providing my readers with a fascinating his­ tory lesson. Gem of the Day (sent in by Herman Katz of Sierra Vista. Ariz.): Marriage is like the army. Everybody complains, but you’d be surprised how many rc-enlist. - James Gar­ ner. ••••• Ann Landers' booklet, "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outra­ geously funny to the poignantly insightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 56.25.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at wm-h-.crealors.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. LEGAL NOTICES Mortgage Sate, MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by E. STEVEN SMITH and LINDA N SMITH, husband and wile, of 57921 Usbome Road. Freeport, Ml 49325. Michigan, Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 2nd of April, 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 1997 in Uber 690, Page 260, Barry County Records, said Mortgage having bean assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 31, 1997, Series 1997-B on the 15th day of May, 1998 and recorded in Instrument No. 1022313, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four & 37/100 ($51,684.37), and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of February. 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, which interest thereon at 11.2500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Township of Carlton. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit; Commencing at the NE comer of the East 50 acres o’ South 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 8 West and further desenbed as Metes and Bounds Property During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ lowing toe sate, the property may be redeemed except that m the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated 124/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney tor The Bank of New York 888 W. Btg Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L. Lawrence a married man and Lynda J. Lawrence (original mortgagors) to The Mortgage House. Inc. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 1996, and recorded on November 3. 1998 in Liber docu­ ment 41020271. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Towne Mortgage Company, as assignee by an assignment dated October 30. 1998. which was recorded on November 3,1998. tn Lfoer doc­ ument 41020272. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 75/100 dollars ($62.887 75), including interest at 7 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 14. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel ol land located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 10 West described as follows Beginning at A pant on the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road Which lies due North 507.15 feet, thence North 88 degrees 10 minutes East 389 75 feet and North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 60.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Socbon 23 tor a place of beginning, thence North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 70.00 feet, thence South 18 degrees 03 minutes East 75.15 feet, thence South 67 degrees 16 minutes West 70 00 feet thence North 18 degrees 03 min­ utes West 75.15 feet to the place of beginning Provided that the land between the Shore Traverse and the North Shore of Witoy Lake is induced in the above parcel. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.32-11a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200133162 VA Number: 628758 (2/21) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made to JEFFREY L VALLANCE. a Single man. of 263 Fuller. Nashville, Ml 49073. M.chgan, Mortgagors, to EQUtCREDfT A/K/A EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Mortgagee, dated the 14th of Apnl. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 19th day of Apnl. 2000 in Reisler No 1043320 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Two & 23/100 ($75,672.23). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the Couniy of Barry is held), ol the premises desenbed tn said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.10% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as foltows, to wit: Commencing at a corner post in the Northeast comer ol the part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79. thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an iron stake, thence due South 203 feet to an iron stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for Eqmcredit 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (3/7) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.February 14. 2002 - Page 9 she never stayed out in the sun. She wore a pair of clean canvas gloves to hang her washing on the line. When Laura died. Chester was lost. He was never the same person again. "Raymond was two years old when his mother died. He was such a darling child. The loss of two children within that short period of time was a terrible blow to their mother. Mrs. Mudge. She wanted to have Raymond live with them. Their daughter. Ruth, took most of lhe care of Raymond while Chester worked in Lansing. Wednes­ From TIM€ to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The life and times of the Willits Family (Part VIH) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Helen Willits Kesler describes life in a one room country school and their methods of conducting school business. She writes: “The first Monday in June was the annu­ al school meeting. There was little business to conduct as people were reluctant to spend money. Life was difficult. There was little money left after food and clothes were provided for a family. There was no time to think of luxuries, so schools were much as they had been for years. “In the school there as a water pail with lhe tin dipper. Everyone got their drink and germs from that dipper. There was a wash basin and usually a bar of soap. A roller towel that partially dried overnight and dried over the weekend and was used the next week. Of course with cold water and the cold entry there was little use made of the basin and the towel. “There was a broom and dustpan. The broom was well used before it was replaced. A section of the wall was painted black to be used as a chalkboard. Chalk was bought in a wooden box filled with sawdust to keep the chalk from breaking. Children were expected to read their schoolbooks and regurgitate them to the teacher in class sessions. “JJ. Willits served as director on the Branch School board in I9I7-1918-1919 and 1920. "About that time Josephine Roming was hired to teach the school. She knew how to get people to work with her. Our brother, Harold, was no longer a mischief maker. She got the PTA started and lhe school community took part. Josephine suggested a box social with the money raised being used to buy playground equipment. "Women and girls packed boxes with their best food and lhe boxes were auc­ tioned off to the highest bidder. You and the highest bidder ate together. Enough was raised for a ball and bat, a teeter totter and several swings. "All the parents came once a month in the evening to visit, with baskets of food to be eaten together. Sometimes they had home talent shows. Stanley and Andy Burchett put on a blackface show. Stanley was Uncle Tom and Andy was Dina, Tom’s wife. They danced and sang as Stanley rattled the bones in time as they sang ‘Dark Town Strutter's Ball.’ "One month Mother and Clara had parts in a play. ‘Come Out of the Kitchen.' Moth­ er was the Irish cook that knew every way to cook peratties (potatoes). Clara, in her wooden shoes, was Helga, lhe Dutch maid. "In the fall after my seventh birthday in May. I started school. Harold and Clayton were still in the neighborhood school so we walked to school together. Father kept the boys until they could hardly get to school on time. Sometime* the bell would ring before we got to school. Harold would take my dinner pail and I would hang on to the boys' coat tails and we would run the rest of the way to school. "Father thought that Harold was like our mother's family, as he was strong and was willing to work. So father put the hard jobs on Harold. "I didn't find school difficult. I went through the first book a couple of times and mother got me the first grade book. This stretched the family budget, so it was nec­ essary for me to keep reading it until I could recite the whole book. Because I was older the teachers felt that lhe work was too easy, so when I got to the third grade. I did half a year of third grade and went into lhe fourth grade. “My first teacher was a refined lady, ill equipped to deal with the rough young men that were in the seventh and eighth grades. There was nothing for them to do at recess or noon except get into mischief. "The teacher stayed in lhe schoolhouse so she didn't know what was going on. There were skiffs of snow on the ground. The boys packed a snowball and threw it at a retarded man who was going by lhe school with his pushcart. He came into lhe schoolhouse with his axe. mumbling threats. The teacher stood in the front of the room with the children all around the room. She finished teaching the school the rest of lhe year, but she never taught another year of school. "The schools of the time were primitive, but only a young country feeling its way could such a noble experiment have been tried. In counties where class determined your station in life, the upper classes thrived on lhe ignorance of lhe lower classes and would have been reluctant to lose their advantage. In America even the son of the most ignorant would learn to read and write and cipher enough to keep from being cheated. “Because teachers who taught in the country had minimal training, eighth graders had to pass a state test before they LEGAL NOTICES Branch School District No. 7.1926. Dora Day. Evelyn Day and Vivian Day. nieces of Helen Willits Kesler were attending school there that year. (First row) Lynn Mar­ shall. Dorr Darby. Edwin Maurer. Mary Rose Maurer. Bernard Maurer. Lucille Webb, Leva Webb. Dora Day. Merlin Marshall. Marjory Norton; (second row) Fran­ cis Maurer, Richard Darby, Lewis Webb. Frances Darby. Alma Gesler, Evelyn Day and Vivian Day. could go to high school. The state paid $60 tuition to the high school for each rural stu­ dent in attendance. Tuition in Nashville was $60 while Hastings charged $75. “Hastings was an accredited school, but Nashville did not meet all the standards. "In spile of the pinch for money. Wilson was sent to Hastings. The question was how would he get to school. By walking three miles to Morgan, Wilson could catch a ride on the handcar that was used to survey the track to see if it was safe for the train. There was a heavy bar on each end of the plat­ form. The men pumped lhe bar up and down and propelled the handcar that way. "At lhe time the railroads were the life blood of the nation. The train whistle could be heard for miles. The air was so pure and free of noise that even the bleating of a flock of sheep disturbed lhe quiet. The loca­ tion of the train could be tracked by its whistle. One long blast and two short blasts sounded every time the train crossed a road. “I do not know how long Wilson got to school that way, but during the winter he had to have had some other way to get to school. Perhaps he drove a horse and my guess is that they bought him a bicycle so the next spring he rode his bike to school. My reason for saying this is. that when Clayton started high school they rode a bike to school. In the winter, they drove Pat to school. They stabled him in Couches livery bam. They took a sack of hay and fed him at noon. "They had to be up by five o'clock every morning to feed lhe horse. He had to have lime to eai and drink before they started out. It was a two hour trip. “They had sheep skin lined coats to keep them warm. At that time a suit and white shirt was common school attire. When the collar of the shirt became worn. Mother removed the collar pulling the worn side down and the good side became the top of the collar. She baked two cakes for their lunches. Wilson liked dark and Clayton liked white cake. Education was so impor­ tant to Father and Mother that no sacrifice was too great for them to make for the boys to go to school. “When Wilson was a baby he had pneu­ monia. His lungs were weak and he never had the energy that the other boys had. He never was put on the farm to do heavy work. He helped mothe. in the house. Everyone in the family understood it and he wasn't teased by the other boys. While he was in high school be became sick. "During his senior year he could not attend school much of the time, but had to rest. It was not expected that he would be able to graduate. During that winter, every window in our bedrooms was left open about three inches and our doors were left open so there was circulation of air in every room. The snow blew in and it was cold. I had a hot brick in my bed and pillows stacked around me. At that time fresh air treatment was considered to be the treat­ ment of choice for Tuberculosis. "Wilson went back to school and they allowed him to graduate with his class. It was the class of 1923. "Adrian College was one of a number of church colleges supported by the Methodist Protestant Church. Because Father had been a Methodist Protestant minister. Wil­ son received financial help to attend Adrian College. The college furnished him with a Ford Roaster to use to travel around the slate to recruit young people to attend the college. He worked for lhe Comer Coat Company and sold suits which were tai­ lored for people who could afford them. "He made quite a sight as his wardrobe changed. He was on the debate team and he joined the Sigma Epsilon Fraternity. His social life kept him so busy he had to stay up all night to work on a document neces- day after work he came to see Raymond. "Roads were not plowed at that time so during the winter it was a very difficult trip. Some time later he met and married Goldie Sunday, who had a daughter. Jeanette very near Ray mond's age. It worked out quite well. Chester supported Goldie and Jeanette and he had Raymond with him. During the World War II. Raymond served in the Marine Corps. This took its toll on Chester. He didn't handle this very well.” Next week: More about the Willits family on the farm. Chester and Laura Willits sary for graduation. He went to the A. Automobile Agency, where he saw a pretty blond girl in the office. He decided that he better add her to his list of girlfriends. Before long Lucile Schneider became the only girlfriend and later his wife. “After lhe depression Sears transferred him to their big store in Evanston. III. He was a born teacher so they moved to Ann Arbor, Mich, where he got his masters degree in education. He taught at Clarenceville near Detroit before they moved to Muskegon. “On the advice of his doctor he began to look for a place in a dryer climate. The Albuquerque school system was looking for teachers so he moved the family to Albuquerque where he became a counselor in the Albuquerque High School. "That year February brought death in the family. George Day died. Clara and Dora were so sick that Clara couldn't go to his funeral. It was a terrible situation. They had only been married a few years. They owned the farm and all of the machinery. “George was building a fine herd of Hol­ stein cows. He had saved the heifer calves from his best cows and they were just beginning to build up the herd. Clara was left to make decisions about what she could do. She had never lived on a farm until she and George was married. Not only was she faced with all those problems, but there was no one to work the farm. "She was a timid girl and she had depended on George to give her courage. It was George's dream to be able to own the farm that had been in lhe Day family for years. Clara had an auction sale. She kept old Pete the horse, a cow and a brood sow. "Father worked pan of her farm for a while, but he couldn't do justice to it. Later Harold worked the farm for her. The hou->c was in a lonely spot and people took advan­ tage of that. Finally. Chester got her a pistol and they had ’arget practice at a good lime to discourage a neighbor who needed to know she was armed. “These few facts give a clue to her strugg'e against great odds to become the person known by many as Aunt Clara. Her life should be an example to us. She met life head on. There was no other way if one was to survive. "Death came again to the family 12 days after George died. Chester's wife. Laura, who was George's sister, also died. She was lhe strong one in the family, as Chester did nothing without Laura's approval. He was so proud of her long blond hair that he washed it for her. Her skin was so fair that FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert L. Hinckley and Urmia Jane Hinckley, hus­ band and wife to NovaStar Mortgage Inc., a Virginia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 2000 and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No: 1041732. Barry County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage was assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee by an assignment dated March 1. 2000 and record­ ed Apnl 27. 2001 in Document No: 1058728. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty Six and 69/100 Dollars (570,126.69). including interest at 9.740% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. March 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Township of Rutland. Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of said Section 3. Thence West 19 rods for the place of begin­ ning; thence South 10 rods; thence West 11 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 11 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our Fie No: 6359.1901 (3/14) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mongage made by ERIC L SHAEFFER and TONrA L. SHAEFFER, husband and wife, of 1329 S. Hanover Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE. INC . Mortgagee, dated the 28th of June. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 12th day ol July. 2000 in Register No 1046626 Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to EOUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Nine & 18/100 ($118,379.18), and no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, nottoe is hereby given that on the 14th day of March. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessrry to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said • ortgage, with interest thereon at 10.84% per annum and all legal costs charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE. NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST 76 FEET. THENCE 89 DEGREES 39 MIN­ UTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE ULLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3, DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76 00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST UNE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SEC ONDS WEST 200 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Dunng the six (6) months immediately foflowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated 27/02 EOUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for Equicredit 888 W B«g Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (37) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny K. Holcomb Jr. single man and Melissa L. Christie single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 15. 1999. and recorded on November 17. 1999 in document #1038120, Barry County Records. Mchigan. and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nomi­ nee for Homeside Lending. Inc., its successors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001, which was recorded on September 10. 2001, in document «1066218. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 17/100 dollars ($61,748.71), including interest al 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice rs hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County Michigan, and are described as : Lot 73 and 74 of the Hardendort Addition to the Village cf Nashville. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200210845 Jaguars (37/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon W. Bivens, a single man and McheMe L. Davis, a single woman (original mortgagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 26.1999. and record­ ed on March 10, 1999 in Liber Document No. 1026343. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999, which was recorded on April 27. 1999. in Uber Document No. 1028683. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 81/100 dollars ($103,039.81), including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 7.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry, City of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as follows: THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOTS 22 AND 23 AND THE WEST 1 AND 1/3 RODS OF THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOT 21. IN THE CfTY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO 1HE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. HAST­ INGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOT 22. OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF EXCEPT COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 115 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTH 1 FOOT. THENCE EAST 27 FEET. THREE INCHES. THENCE NORTH 1 FOOT. THENCE WEST 27 FEET. 3 INCHES. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO: SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT APP'JRTENT THERETO AND TO LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 3 FOOS. AND ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 2 RODS. SAID EASEMENT BEING FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AND GARAGE UPKEEP. REPAIR AND MAINTE­ NANCE AND BEING OVER PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT ?3 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 116 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEING. THENCE SOUTH 4 FEET.THENCE EAST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 4 FEET. THENCE WEST X FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption penod Shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 24. 2002 COR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sutle 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File #200130618 Mustangs-B (2/21) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 Lakewood back in first place tie in Capital Circuit BCC lifts cage record to 134 Lakewood won a a crucial defensive struggle Tuesday night. 45-38. over Char­ lotte in Capital Circuit basketball action. The victory improved coach Mark Far­ rell’s group’s league record to 7-2 and 11-4 overall. More importantly, it moved the Vikings into a tie for the conference lead with Lans­ ing Catholic Central, which was the victim of an upset Tuesday evening at the hands of Jackson Lumen Christi. “Thjs was a very big win for us at home, said Farrell, noting his team's con­ tinuing battle for the league title. It was a lough loss for Charlotte, which slipped to 6-3 in the league, a full game back from Lakewood and LCC Offensively, the game seemed to plod at a snail's pace in the first 16 minutes, with both teams playing solid defense. Lake­ wood was limited to six points in the sec­ ond period and tallied just 18 in the entire Barry County Christian defeated Lake­ side Academy 47-29 Tuesday night to run its season record to 13-4. It was a wild contest, as the Eagles out­ scored their opponents 9-0 in the second quarter, only to sec Lakeside come back and knot the count at 24-all at the end of three periods. BCC then took command with a 23-5 run in the final quarter. Joel Strickland scored 17 points and Eric Lampherc had 12 to pace the Eagles. Lamphere also had nine rebounds and four as­ sists and Ben Conklin gathered seven boards. “Though we've had some injuries, we’ve pulled together as a team and still playing some good basketball." coach Jim Sprague said. BBC’s top scorer. Josh Lamphcre. and starting center. Shane Hickey, have been retired to the sidelines with injuries. Last Friday night the Eagles got the best of East Martin Christian. 51-42. Eric Lam­ pherc dropped in 21 points and hauled down five rebounds. Strickland had 14 pomts and four steals. Ron Holley had five rebounds and Adam Lamphere came up with three assists. Barry County Christian will be at home for its next two games next week. Tuesday versus the Grand Rapids Homcschoolcrs and Friday against Daystar Christian Acad­ emy. The Eagles will be hosts for the post-sea­ son regional tournament Friday and Satur­ day. March 1 and 2. first half. The Viking offensive attack came alive in the latter two quarters with 13 and 14 points. The key down the stretch, as usual, was the ability to cash in at the free throw line. “We fought hard for three quarters and then in the fourth quarter became focused and executed our stall and hit our free throws." Farrell explained. Scott Secor was the only Viking to score in double figures, as he counted 16 points. Derek Coppcss added seven and Cole Bar­ net! six. Clint Tobias led the way in rebounding with seven and Secor anil Jeff Elcnbaas both had five. Barnett dished out five as­ sists. Secor came up with four steals on de­ fense. The Vikings will be at Jackson North­ west Friday night to take on the Mounties. Saxons hammered by South Christian Lakewood's Chris Clark (24) reaches up near the basket to attempt a hoop un­ derneath against Charlotte. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings continued to struggle with its young basketball team, dropping a 78-46 decision to South Christian Tuesday. “We arc a young team and even though we are getting a solid effort out of our kids, wc arc not playing as well defensively as we did earlier in the season." said coach Don Schils. "Wc have to go back to prac­ tice and work on lhe basics on defense and "Right naw we are making too many mistakes, especially on defense, and they come back to haunt us.” -Coach Don Schils Crunch j Time x i by Matt Cowall try to get back to where we were early in the season and be more competitive." Actually. Hastings has been competitive with many of the teams it has played this season and even though the Saxons have no better than a 4-11 record overall, many teams have shown them respect for their ef­ fort. Schils starts two sophomores and one junior on his team and they arc going through a difficult learning process. "I am not disappointed in the effort," he said, "and this team (South Christian) is a very good team. We're struggling right now, unfortunately, and we have a lot of work to do to stay competitive." The Sailors raced <»ut to a 25-9 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. They led 47-20 at the half and 67-35 going into the final quarter. Ted Greenfield led Hastings with 14 points and Dustin Bowman had 11. "Right now we arc making too many mistakes, especially on defense, and they come back to haunt us. Wc have to get back to basics and continue Io work hard." Schils said. Hastings last Friday night was nearly doubled up by another O-K Gold Confer­ ence foe, Wayland. 75-38. on the Wildcats’ floor. ioiQQ Olympic proportions, signifying very little Super Bowl Sunday was full of surprises. While the Patriots were upsetting the Rams. I had my upset appendix removed. Good riddance. But the most upset people had to be at the paper, when they turned up that Monday morning and found out the one and only sports editor was on injured reserve. I haven’t been back in the office yet. so a loose cadre of backups has had to rally to keep us in the game. Editor David Young leads the second siring, drawing assistance from Jon Gam­ bee, Perry Hardin. Dan Buerge. Linda Boyce. Helen Mudry and the list goes on. Thanks, folks. Sec you soon. This was a pretty extreme way to get a vacation, but before anyone gets too jealous, know this: I can't move. 1 can’t drive, and daytime television stinks. On top of that. I've been missing some great high school sports. Middleville's Matt Erb and Delton’s Jon Hecthuis became the fourth and fifth county wrestlers this season to hit 100 career wins as the Trojans and Panthers joined Hastings and Lakewood as conference champions. The wrestling postseason is under way. and basketball and volleyball seasons arc coming down to the wire, with or without me. I had hoped lhe Winter Olympics would cheer me up while 1 recovered, but so far the Games have been a slippery slope. I thought I'd get to see a bunch of live events, but for those of you still working for a living, fear not: NBC tapes ail lhe good stuff and holds it for you in prime time. You’re not missing anything. Meanwhile, scandals big and small dominate :he daytime cable broadcasts. Instead of showing the actual competition (God forbid). Tuesday’s coverage rehashed Monday’s news, primarily the American sweep of the medals in the men's snowboarding halfpipe and the allegedly questionable result in pairs figure skating. The sweep in the snowboarding event at least proved that America gets big air better than anyone in what must be one of the most attainable Olympic events, winter or sum­ mer. It’s a study in contrasting lifestyles. Surrounded at these games by athletes who rigidly, religiously train and sacrifice for years, snowboarders come off like gifted class clowns, more real ( if less impressive ) than their intensely-dedicated counterparts. True to form, the three American medalists partied at a world-class level after their event, subsequently sleeping through scheduled appearances on morning TV shows and leaving stuck broadcasters to clumsily ad-lib “boys will be boys" anecdotes. Now that was entertaining. Dude, where's my medal? The Canadian figure-skating pair may be asking the same question. NBC’s commen­ tators. and apparently many other people, were aghast when the gold was narrowlyawarded to the Russian team by the panel of judges scoring the event. In a telling reaction. NBC jumped all over the "controversy." Cable affiliate MSNBC devoted most of its coverage on Tuesday to chasing conspiracies, endlessly interview­ ing anyone in a snowsuit who would hold still long enough to offer an opinion. i was left with the impression of a network desperate for something to talk about. Maybe I’m way off base here, but it’s my understanding that the Olympics have some­ thing to do with sports. Maybe I’m naive, but aren't the actual events at the Olympics drama enough, if broadcasters get out of the way and actually show them to people? If you can't find good sports stories at the Olympics, you’re not looking hard enough. Analyses of hangovers and second-guessing of subjective judgments must be easier. I admit I don't like to watch figure skating. I respect the skaters' abilities, but it just doesn.t interest me. In fact, sports that are scored solely by judges — like skating, snowboarding and even boxing, to name a few — arc much less compelling to me than sports that arc more or less decided by the athletes themselves. Monday 's melodrama shows just how beholden skating is to its judges. But before skating tans get more worked up. they must remember this: The judges arc the drama of the sport. There is no head-to-head competition, no running tally of goals or points, no overtime or play offs or photo finishes. There is the pressure of per­ forming in front of a panel of people who each w ield the power to approve or dismiss your effort. The Canadian pair has been pretty classy about the result, to their credit, but in real­ ity. they have no choice. Without judges, they don't have a sport. Bring on the hockey. I hope they show some of it. Sec you next week. YMCA STANDINGS Sophomore Drew Bowman (14) gets one of the few easy baskets Hastings scored last Friday night at Wayland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) WMU basketball book to generate money for Jensen Memorial Fund Profits from a new book about Western Michigan University's basketball program under coach Bob Donewald will be donated to a special fund in memory of the late Jim Jensen, former Banner sports editor. The book. "Golden Boys. A history of Bronco basketball under coach Bob Doncwald.” details the history of the Broncos’ program in Donewald's 11-year tenure in Kalamazoo. It chronicles the hiring and fir­ ing of Donewald and the journey in be­ tween. including the Broncos’ run to the NCAA Tournament in 1998 when WML' beat Clemson in the first round of lhe tour­ nament before losing to eventual Final Four participant Stanford in the second round at the United Center in Chicago. Stanford lost to eventual NCAA champ Kentucky. 86­ 85. in overtime in the Final Four played in San Antonio. Donewald was given a five-year contract extension in Sar Antonio at the Final Four, only to be told two years later he would no longer be coaching at WMU. Donewald's 1998 team is considered one of the two best in WMU history, along with the 1976 No. 10-ranked team. WMU has sent only two teams to the NCAA Tournament: the 1976 club and the 1998 team. All the profits from the first run of the book will be donated to charity to assist kids in lhe Barry County area to obtain scholarship assistance in memory of Jim Jensen. Jensen, a former sports editor at WMU's school paper, died in August 2001. He also wrote for the Kalamazoo Gazette and the Baltic Creek Enquirer. For more details, call 602-765-4462 or e-mail: jimjmoidx YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball A League Varney Construction7-1 Other Body Shop7-1 11 th Frame Lounge 6-2 Blair Landscaping 5-3 Hastings Family Dental 4-5 Browns Custom Interior3-6 Viking 1-8 Nextel ....................................................... 1-8 B League Generation Gap 9-1 Michigan Custom Excavating6-3 Drill Team 5-5 Flexfab5-4 Hastings MFG 1-8 Richies Koffee Shop2-7 Game Results - Browns Custom Interior 65 vs. Hastings Dental 72; Richies Koffee Shop 55 vs. Hastings Mfg. 38; Drill Team 40 vs. Generation Gap 58; Nextel 66 vs. Viking 64; Generation Gap won by forfeit over Michigan Excavating; Varney Construction 77 vs. 11 th Frame Lounge 75; Blair Landscaping 77 vs. Other Body Shop 90. YMCA Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Winter League Standings February 12, 2002 W/L Wolverines22-8 Hastings Manufacturing20-10 Relativity21-9 Pandl..................................... 16-14 Flexfab............................................ —14-16 No Name8-22 Cordray....——.................................... 4-26 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 - Page 11 Hastings, Lakewood, TK, Delton rule league meets Four area mat teams claim conference championships The Hastings varsity wrestling team em­ phatically wrapped up an undisputed O-K Gold Conference championship by winning the league tournament on Saturday at Hud­ sonville Unity Christian. The Saxons went through the dual meet season undefeated and backed it up with 206.5 points at the conference meet. Sparta placed second with 154 points, followed by Cedar Springs (144), Caledonia (140), Wyoming Park (119). Wayland (62). Kenow** Hills (57.5) and Unity Christian (23). The top three teams at the conference meet also placed 1-2-3 in the final confer­ ence standings, while Caledonia's effort moved the Scots up into a fourth-place lie with Wyoming Park. “Overall it was a great team effort.” Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. “Wc placed 13 out of 14 wrestlers. “Wc really wanted to show that there was no doubt (wc were) the best team in the Gold and wc feel like wc accomplished that." Hastings crowned two individual cham­ pions, Scott Redman at 140 pounds and Mike Case at 145. Redman came from be­ hind to defeat Caledonia's Tyler Gamclin in a great finals match. 7-6. Gamclin had beaten Redman by a point earlier in the year. Placing second for the Saxons were Chad Ferguson (112), Ryan Ferguson (119). Mark Peake (130). Jake Friddlc (171) and Joe Keller (215). Taking thirds were Jeff Allen (103), Matt Lipstraw (135). Rob Baker (160) and RJ Williams (189). Dan Cary (125) and Jake Heuss (152) placed fourth. Heuss is an individual exam­ ple of Hastings, impressive team depth*, he placed as a substitute for Patrick Stephens, the regular starter at 152, who was out with the flu. Caledonia coach Jim Maxim had high praise for the newcomers, who won the O­ K Gold in their first year in the league. “I want to give congratulations to Mike Goggins and the Saxons of Hastings for winning the championship." Maxim said. “They won it with class. He should be very proud of those kids and so should the com­ munity of Hastings.” Trojans still ‘Blue’ champs Middleville once again claimed the O-K Blue Conference wrestling championship Saturday by placing first in the league meet al Coopersville. Coach Tom Lehman's Trojans, who had gone through dual meets undefeated during the season, accumulated 233 points, far ahead of runner-up Wyoming Rogers, which had 126. Byron Center was third, Hamilton fourth. Coopersville fifth. Beld­ ing sixth and Godwin Heights seventh. It was the 11th straight year Middleville has captured the “Blue” crown, and its 14th in lhe last 15 seasons. Middleville, which placed 13 of its wrestlers in the 14 weight classes, had seven individual champions: • Josh Bowerman, at 112 pounds, dccisioned Kyle Slocum of Belding in the finals 11-4. • Mike McKeown, at 119, pinned Coopersville's Jake Nowcl in 3:22 in the fi­ nals. • Kyle Flelkc. at 135. scored a 15-8 ma­ jor decision over Hamilton's Nick Pitsh in the finals. LEGAL I NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Eikey, both unmarried persons (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc . Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000. and recorded on March 3. 2000 m Document No 1041748. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o’ EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 38/100 dollars ($86,910.38). including interest at 8 750*4 per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mongage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will oe foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on March 14. 2002 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the Northwest comer g.‘ the Northeast 1-4 of the Southwest 1 4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Vdlage of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning, thence East 528 feet, thence South 165 feet, thence West 528 feet thence North 165 feet to point of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month;s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod sha't be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248 593-1306 Trott A Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File >200132906 Mustangs-B (2'28) (176.5). After losing several starters from last year's 23-0 squad. Lakewood was sup­ posed to spend this season rebuilding and finish no better than third in the league. “It was a great day for us.” Veitch said. “We were expected to finish third, and wc ended up league champs with an 18-4 re­ cord. • “I'm really proud. The kids did a great job. They had some big shoes to fill, and they filled them.” Four Vikings emerged as champs of their respective weight classes: Nathan Shoup (135). Aaron Stahl (130). Tom Pelt (145) and Ben Best (160). Shoup and Stahl were both seeded second, scoring crucial Mike McKeown pins his opponent in the 119-pound weight divtsion during the O-K Blue Conference meet at Coopersville Saturday. McKeown was one of seven Trojan individual conference champions. (Photo by Nick Otto) • Mark Price, at 160. won over Rogers' Mike Bos on an 8-0 major decision in the finals. • Matt Erb. at 189. pinned Duane Kamps of Hamilton in 4:33 in the finals. • Alec Belson. at 215. took an 8-2 deci­ sion in the finals from Ryan Wilcox of Belding. • Randy Benedict, at 275. pulled out a 3­ 1 decision in the finals over Joe Armour of Belding. Two other team members finished sec­ ond in their weight divisions. Shawn Rcil (145) lost to Coopersville's Phil Dietrich in the finals on a disqualification and Josh To­ bias (171) lost by a pin in the finals to Rogers’ Todd Komocly. Other Trojan medal winners were Steve Allen (125). Pat McKeown (130), Ben Scvald (140) and Justin Hoffman (152), all of whom captured thirds. Allen and McKe­ own both won their consolation finals matches by pins. Middleville was at Caledonia Wednes­ day night for the team district tournament. Joining the Trojans and host Scots were Wayland and Allegan. Middleville warmed up for the confer­ ence meet with a 56-14 win over Rogers last Thursday, completing an undefeated dual meet season in the Blue. TK is 29-5 overall heading into Wednesday's team state district competition at Caledonia. The Scots and Trojans were to square off in the first round, with lhe winner advancing to face cither Allegan or Wayland. Allegan is ranked fourth in the state, while the Trojans arc ranked fifth, and the two teams were expected to duke it out for the district title. The district winner ad­ vances to regional competition next week. “We're real happy with (the team),” TK coach Tom Lehman said. “We wrestled really well to end up the year and head into districts. We’re excited for Wednesday.” Lakewood rallies to take title Down by as many as 50 points. Lake­ wood's varsity wrestling team rode an in­ spired effort to come back and take the championship of the Capital Circuit Con­ ference meet Saturday, earning a share of the overall conference title w ith Mason. Lakewood’s third conference championship in a row was not an easy road, but the team stared down Saturday's big deficit and overcame it in the finals. “I told the kids that wc had to have their hearts today.” Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. “This is the day of the dance, and they danced. Wc beat some kids that we’d lost to during the Randy Benedict, shown in action here earlier in the season, won the O-K Blue Conference championship at 275 pounds Saturday. Ben Best, at 160 pounds, was one of the heavy contributors to Lakewood's come from behind first-place finish in the Capital Circuit meet. year. It's just unbelievable. They gave their hearts for Lakewood." The Vikings were still down by 30 points going into the semis and held a slim one-point advantage heading into the finals. Lakewood finished with 196.5 points, fol­ lowed by Mason (186.5) and Eaton Rapids BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Get Your Car Serviced and Wash in About 15 Minutes ME(" The Intelligent oil. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public heanng will be held on Wednesday. February 20. 2002. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m., at the Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Across from K-Mart Ph. 948-9542 Oil AND FILTER CHANGE the coach said. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 815 W. State Street Tile intelligent oil. Delton takes KVA Delton claimed its third Kalamazoo Val­ ley Association wrestling championship in the last four years Friday night by winning the league meet at Parchment. The Panthers amassed 209 points. Battle Creek Pcnnficld had 172. GalesburgAugusta 141. followed, in order, by Paw Paw and the host school. Delton had en­ tered the conference meet undefeated in league dual meets and 20-3 overall. Coach Ron Hecthuis’ crew had 11 mem­ bers in the 14 weight class finals. “1 thought our young men wrestled as well as we have all year,” Hecthuis said. Delton had six league champions: Tyler Harris at 112 pounds. John Termecr at 119. Jon Hcethuis at 145, Jim Sweat at 160. Aaron Schallhom at 189 and David Over­ beck at 215. Harris pulled off upsets to win his cham­ pionship, as he entered the competition seeded third. Another highlight was that Jon Hecthuis recorded his 100th career victory in his first match of the evening. Runners-up included Tim Harris (130 lbs.), Joel Crookston (135), Jeff Erb (171) and Dustin Morgan (275). Taking thirds were Trevor Pease (103) and Clay Drewyor (140). “I knew we had the match won when wc qualified as many young men as wc did,” RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP < HASTINGS QUICK LUBE “ extra points with their efforts. Shoup pinned all of his opponents. Brandon Car­ penter. a fourth seed, finished second at 140. and Evan Terry was second at 112. Scott Blocher filled in for Nicky Hanner - out with a broken wrist - and placed third at 103. Ryan King took third at 119. Placing fourth were Juddy Wierckz (heavyweight). Matt Stowell (189). Ryan Terry (171) and Ryan Harmer (152). “The key again was pinning people and getting those pin points.” Veitch said. “Wc did a good job of coming up through the consolation brackets.” With the league decided, the Vikings had to refocus immediately for Wednes­ day’s (Feb. 13) team district meet at Lake­ wood. Hastings returned for a rematch, and the Saxons arc fresh off winning a league title of their own in the O-K Gold. Hastings beat Lakewood 10 days ago at a team tournament the Vikings hosted, and now the stakes are even higher, with the winner advancing to team regional compe­ tition next week. A struggling Ionia team joins Lakewood and Hastings at the district competition on Wednesday. Lakewood wrestled Ionia at 6 p.m. and the showdown with the Saxons started after the completion of the first meet. Tko Intelligent oil. Also Get a Rebate from Quaker State with the Purchase of Quaker State Oil Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in bnef. the following 1 Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for Article 22. Section 104-2200 Existing Non-conforming Lots and Uses 2 Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance is available and may be examined oy the gener­ al public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall dunng regu­ lar business hours and lhat copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be examined at sad public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public Iheanng io individuals with dis­ abilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or tele­ phone number hsted below All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part in the discussion onthe above proposed amendments Plus tax Fast & Friendly Service ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616)948-2194 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 14. 2002 Hastings volleyball tourney draws praise Hastings, varsity volleyball learn hosted a 12-team tournament on Saturday, finish­ ing with a 2-4 record in pool play. The Saxons swept Olivet but dropped two each to playoff qualifiers Oxford and South Lyons. Oxford, a young team com­ posed entirely of sophomores and juniors, eventually lost in the finals to Coldwater. “We were disappointed about not ad­ vancing at our own tourney, but all our players played well," Hastings coach Gina McMahon said. “They played their game and continued to improve." On the day. Courtney Oakland served five aces for the Saxons. Erin Bradley had 14 assists, Ashley DeLinc had 10 kills, and Chelsea Evans had two blocks. Coldwater barely slipped out of pool play with a 4-2 record, then caught fire in the playoffs, sweeping Cedar Springs and Lansing Eastern before beating Oxford in the finals. 15-8 and 15-6. “Coldwater was on and off all day. but they really came on strong at the end.” McMahon said. The Hastings Tournament, in only its second year, drew schools from all over the state and drew rave reviews from partici­ pants. "The tourney ran smoothly." McMahon said. “Oxford and South Lyons traveled all the way from the Detroit area, and South Lyons' coach had only positive things to say about how the tournament was handled. A few teams even spent the night in Hast­ ings and Grand Rapids." Unity Christian 2, Hastings 0 Hastings traveled to Unity Christian on Monday night and dropped two to the Cru­ saders. 15-4 and 15-9. The scoreboard didn't reflect a solid Saxon effort. Hastings displayed good teamwork and communication, and got good support from the bench. “We did a good job staying with them in the second game, but they're just a better team," McMahon said. "Our girls played their game and didn’t quit.*' Erin Bradley had two assists. Kate Martisius had four kills and Tiffany Howell served an ace for lhe Saxons. “Our goal was to gel some blocks on t early, but they did a good job of adjusting Saxon 8th grade Blue volleybailers defeat East GR and finding the holes." McMahon said. Potters tile Tournament Hastings traveled to lhe Potterville Tour­ nament on Feb. 2. falling in the playoffs to Grand Ledge 15-3 and 15-9. In pool play, lhe Saxons lost to Grand Ledge (15-8. 15-2) and Battle Creek St. Phillip (15-2. 15-7) before splitting with host Potterville (8-15. 16-14) and Charlotte (9-15. 15-6). setting up the playoff rematch with Grand Ledge. "We were hurt by inconsistent passing." McMahon said. "We couldn't serve-receive very well, so we couldn’t run an offense." Erin Bradley served 10 aces and served up 16 assists for Hastings. Kate Martisius had 20 kills, and Jenna Bryans and Chelsea Evans each had seven kills. Hastings Middle School's "Blue" team started its volleyball season with a 15-4, 16-14. 16-14 victory Monday night al East Grand Rapids. Nicole Cordrey and Krystal Pond both scored nine points. Kelly Wilson added seven and Lauren Azevedo and Natalie Pennington had six apiece. Pons had four serving aces and Azevedo had two. Kelly Wilson had a pair of spikes. Meanwhile, the seventh grade Blue squad dropped all three of its games to the host Pioneers. 15-1. 15-4 and 15-11. Joclen Modeiros led Hastings scorers with six points, including three aces. The eighth grade Gold squad won its third game of the evening at home Tues­ day. 15-11. over Grandville. Alexis baker came up with eight points and Kristi Tolger counted seven. LEGAL NOTICE . Rebecca Farrell attempts a dig next to Delton volleyball teammate Kim Davis. (Pt’oto by Perry Hardin) FOOD AUCTION Whatever SUNDAY, FEB. 17TH • 2 P.M. Happened C&A Auction 12987 M-66 South (Assyria) to (616) 275-0927 Regular Auction Every Sunday Food Auction 3rd Sunday of Month Dettori b ivmmu Gieven (12; bets up teammate Roxann Huisman for a spike at­ tempt and Rebecca Farrell (10) looks on during Delton's action in the Hastings vol­ leyball tournament Saturday, the Panther? did not make it out of pool play in the tourney. D.R. . Allen?? , (Photo by Perry Hardin) MORTGAGE RATES TOO HIGH? Contact Nick Barlow ALLIED MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Caledonia, Ml An Equal Opportunity Lender Nonce is hereby given that me 2002 IJarch Board ol Review ot the Crty of Hasnn^s wil convene m the Second Floor Conference Room. C«y Hal. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Mictvgan. for the Phone 616-877-4235/Fax 616-877-0476/e-mall nlbnl@voyager.net purpose of reviewing, correcting and equalizing the 2002 Assessment Rot on: March 5, 2002 March 6. 2002 March 7. 2002 9:00 a.m to 1200 p m . and 1 00 pm to 4:00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. Io 400 p.m and 600 pm. to 900 p.m. 9:00 am to 1200 pm.and1:00pmto400pm Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to lhe Board d Review ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIOS In person or by loiter Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2466 lor CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN an appointment. Tentative factors tor real property assessments in lhe City ol Hastings wK be as loaows RATIO HASTINGS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MOTOR CONTROL CENTER REVISIONS FACTOR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL 49.02 50.00 4661 1.0200 DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL 11.64 50.00 4.2955 1.0000 1.0000 1.0661 Contract 1009020-E-1 The City ol Hastings w® provide necessarr reasonable ads and services ipon seven days notice to the Clertc ol the City ol Hastings, or call 616 945-2466. or TDD call relay service, 1-80O649- 3777. t Everil G. Manshum City Clerk HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2002 will be held at the township hall at 885 River Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on the following dates Tuesday. March 5—Organizational Meeting—1:30 p.m. Monday. March 11—Appeal Heanng—9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p.m. Tuesday. March 12- Appeal Heanng—9-12 am. & 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. March 13—Appeal Heanng-6-9 p.m The Board of Review wrfi meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2002 assessments Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday. March 12. 2002 The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal Sealed btds will be received by the City ol Hastings. Michigan, at lhe office of lhe City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. up to 2:00 p.m. prevailing local time on March 5. 2002. and then publidy opened and read aloud, for ttie construction of Contract 1009020-E-1. The Work consists of the addition of a motor control room within an existing building com­ plete with new motor control centers, electncal and mechanical improvements Bids shall be on a lump sum basis The Drawings and Project Manual under which the Work is to be done are on file and may be examined at City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058; at the ptan room of the Builders Exchange. 4461 Cascade Road. SE. Grand Rapids. Mctxgan 49546. and at the office of the engineer, Tetra Tech MPS. 3949 Sparks Drive SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 Bidding Documents may be obtained after February 11,2002, from the ENGINEER by pur­ chase for the sum of $45 per set including shipping and handling. Priority overnight shipping with purchase is an additional $10 per set There will be no refunds or return of Bidding Documents. Direct request with payment to ENGINEER at 3949 Sparks Drive SE. Suite 101, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. telephone (616) 942-5566 The purchaser must supply the telephone and facsimile number along with street address of the individual or firm to whom adoenda (if any) can be directed A Bid Bond m the form of a certified check, bank cneck. or a Bid Bond for a sum not less than five percent (5 percent) of the amount of the Bid wiH be required with each Bid. The nght is reserved by OWNER to accept any B<1. to reject any Bto. and to waive irregu­ larities in Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn after the above date and time lor receiving Bids for a penod of property for 2002 are as follows: Agricultural 39.66% 1.2607 Commercial42.56%1.1748 Industrial 23.89%2 0929 Residential46.64% 1.0720 Personal50%1 00 The Township writ provide reasonable and necessary services to individuals with disabilities who ninety (90) days Written comments will be received at Hastings Crty Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1-800-649-3777 wish to attend the Board of Review upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 616-948-9690 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer Notice of Mortgage Forectosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John T. Deason, a single man (original mortgagors) to First of Amenca Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated July 9. 1998. and recorded on July 15. 1998 in Instrument No 1015070. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sa>d mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its successors or assigns, as nominee lor Old “'ent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000, which was recorded on December 28. 2000. tn Instrument No 1053334. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTWO THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 07/100 dollars ($92,039 07). including interest at 7 250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained « said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 ol Crystal Lake Estates Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 73. Barry County Records The redemption penod Shan be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 14.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200130892 Wolves (3H4) Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford M Morse and Brenda S Morse, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 22. 1993. and recorded on May 17. 1993 in Liber 572. on Page 08. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Principal Residential Mortgage. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated October 2. 1998. which was recorded on November 16.1996, to document no. 1020903 to Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereo* the sum of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 46/100 dollars ($41,342.46). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Said mortgage modified by a loan modification record­ ed on March 20. 2001 in document no. 1057000. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courttiouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 7,2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 5 and the West 1/2 of Lot 4. Block 2 of James Dunning s reptatied addition to the Crty of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as record­ ed in L-ber 1 of Ptats on Page 5 The 'edemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. to which case the redemption penod Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200133283 Wolves <2®1> Get your color film processed at J-Ad Graphics FAST SERVICE plue QUALITY PRODUCT! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 - Page 13 BOWLINC SCORES Senior Citizens »l Senior 57-35; Butterfingers 56-36; Russ' Harem 55-37; Friends 54-38; Girrtmch's 53.5-38.5; 4 B's 52-40; Weiland 52-40; Sun Risers 52-40; Jesick 51-41; SI­ M’s 50-38; Pin Pals 50-42; King Pins 46.5­ 45.5; Woodmansee 45-47; Early Risers 43­ 49: Hall's 40-52; Kuempel 36.5-51.5; Schlachlcr's 21.5-62.5. Women's High Games - Y. Cheesenun 158; J. Gasper 217; M Barnes 177; J. Kasinsky 156; K. Coivin 209; M. Weiland 170; D. Keller 163: E. Mesecar 169; S. Pennington 203; G. Otis 162; H. Senice 183; G. Prater 162; S. Merrill 139; E. Ul­ rich 161; Y Markley 186; R Murphy 166; T. Poll 155; C Stuart 185; A Lethcoe 164; M. Matson 170; B. Hathaway 191; V. Brown 180. Women’s High Scries - J. Gasper 547. M. Barnes 483; K. Colvin 512; M Weiland 490; S. Pennington 543; H. Service 496; S. Merrill 475; Y Markley 507; R. Murphy 468; C. Stuart 494; A. Lethcoe 478; b. Hathaway 556; V. Brown 450. Men’s High Games - K. Schantz 188; W. Birman 162: G. Waggoner 177; D. Ed­ wards 190; J. Beckwith 180; M. Schondelmayer 161; D. Hart 210; D Walker 168; W. Woodmansee 168; G. Forbey 165; R. Nash 177; B Brandt 159; L. Brandt 212; D. Stu­ art 171; N. Thaler 164; R. Weiland 201; B. Terry 165; W. Brodock 181; D. Barnes 174 Men’s High Series - K. Schantz 518; G. Waggoner 465; D. Walker 473; W. Wood­ mansee 454; G. Forbey 452; R. Nash 494; L. Brandt 592; R. Weiland 538; B Terry 480; D. Barnes 476. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 18-6; Hastings City Bank 18-6; Consumers Concrete 14-10; Allstate 12-12; Plumb’s 12-12; Viking 12-12; Yankee Zephyr 9-15; Bye 1-23. Men's High Games & Series - D. Clements 166; D. Thompson 208-569; R. O'Keefe 211-588; L. Miller 219-618; G. Heard 209; D. Blakely 248-643; B. Christie 160412. Women's High Games & Series - B. Norris 158436; C. O'Keefe 192-551; M. Kirchen 212-517; A. Larsen 195. Wednesday P.M. Seeber's 60.5-31.5; Haircare 57-35; Nashville 5 Plus 56-36; Mace’s 55-37; Eye & ENT 5141; Railroad St. Mill 48-44; Girrbach 38.5-53.5. High Game and Series - E. Ulrich I SI494; D. Bums 131: B. Hathaway 183; R. Kuempfel 183; B. Moore 149; G. Potter 168. E. Mescar 169; K. Becker 194-552; N. Thaler 143; E. Dunham 160; R. Murphy 173; B. Maker 163; L. Elliston 186-513; T. Christopher 188-495; L. Dawe 165; N.’ Monday Mixers Dewey’s Auto Body 54; Tracy’s Day Care 53; Rowdie Girls 51.5; Freeport Body Shop 49; Gutter Gals 44; B & R Testing 43.5; Ball Busters 42; Girrbach's 41; Hast­ ings Bowl 39. High Games & Series - B. Moore 167­ 435; A. Hoffman 137-332; D. Fechner 146; L. Rorye 186414; T. Pennington 177-506; C. Ells 134-331 ;T. Case 179464; D James 169; B. Gibson 135; R. Shapiev 193; J Allen 157-385; M Verus 176412; M Wei­ land 184497; M. Matson 173 Majors Newton Vending 66-22; Hastings Bowl 49-39; Super Dicks 4147; Richies 3949; Crowfoots Garden 35-53; Mulberry Four 34-54. Good Games - A. Taylor 244-202-640; S Peabody 237-212-640. D Edwards 201­ 226-611; M Martin 201-225-585; K. Phoneix 234-578; H. Pennington 212-575; J. Barnum 574; N. Aspinall Jr. 221; M. Curtis 221; Duff 215; Shorty 202; M Cross Sr. 204; D. Curtis 203; B. Stadel 182. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 59; Troublemakers 57; Red Dog 52; Friends 50 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 50; Pinheads 47 1/2; 4 Horsemen 47 1/2; Thunder Alley 46; All 4 Fun 45; Lacey Birds 43; Happy Hookers 42. Womens High Games and Scries - K. Becker 213-564; M. Snyder 200-559; D Snyder 195-553; J. Buckner 200-532; D. Bartimus 220-532; K. Stenberg 165458; J. Huss 152-368; M. Simpson 189; L. Falconer 186; D. Dutcher 173; M. Hodges 170; L. McClelland 163; V. McLeod 153. Mens High Games and Series • R. Guild 219-608; B. Hodges 203-575; E. Behrndt 212-575; J. Bartimus 192-559; M. Eaton 222-557; B Allen 201-555; B Cantrell 165464; D. Allerding 147410; B. Kirby 199; C. Shook 191; R. Boze 164; M. McLeod 166. Friday Nite Mixed One Old One 58-34; Cook Jackson 57­ 35: Wolverines 55-37: Brush Works 54-38: Viatec 5042; Heads Out 4844; We re a Mess 4745; Gutter Dusters 46.545.5: All But One 46-46; Ten Pins 4547; Bad Habit II 4349; Dynamic Buds 43-49; Laie Comers 4349; Mercy 42-50; No Name Yet 41.5-50.5; Who's Up 39.5-52.5; Oops 36­ 56; Rocky Four 33-59. Womens Good Games - C. Main 158; S. VandenBurg 208; O. Gillons 191; L Siska 151; M. Martin 165; J. Madden 191; L. Barnum 203; T. Bush 190; D. Bartimus 238. Mens Good Games - B. West 246; R. Roush 226; E. Keeler 211, 203; C. Martin 212; K. Meany 200.207; C. Cooley 202; B. Keeler 222; B. Rentz 212; C. Pennington 227; R. Fay 225-205-606; S. Peabody 259­ 201-655. B. RuthrutT 211, 217. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 48.5-31.5; Bennett Industries 43-37; Hamilton Excavating 42­ 38; Kent Oil and Propane 3842; Railroad Street Mill 35.544.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 3347. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 164-448; B. Hathaway 171442; S. Merrill 184-548; K. Fowler 173483; J. Gardner 140400; J. Pettcngill 147-396; J. Rice 209­ 520; N. Ulrich 141-347; L. Dawe 177; J. Doster 161437; N. Bechtel 152433; D Coenen 178409; C. Hurless 169443; B Maker 164; K. Kirchhoff 168-385; K. Eberly 177; T. Christopher 180. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 55 1/2; Who's Up 54 1/2; Threesome 48 1/2; Hastings Bowl 46; Brown & Sons 44; King Pins 42 1/2; Middle Lakers 42; Tweety and the Gang 39; Just Us 38. Women's Good Games and Series • S. McKee 296-673; F. Haynes 205-514; L Jackson 206-512; M. Hodges 190-512; S. Merrill 181-505; H. Service 203487; B. Miner 183469; O. Gillons 178466; V. Brown 169426; J. Rablcy 157426; S. Lambert 162413; S. Teunessen 159444; C. Lewis 161-362; B. Hard 112-307; S. Cooley 117. Men's Good Games and Series - M. Lawson 220-580; B. Kirby 192-567; B Akers 201-538; D. Hard 106-298; C. VanHouten 186; Jr. Haynes 158. Recreation Bowling M. Westbrook 514; J. Knauss 507; G. Mesecar 539; S. Anger 209-561; D. Lambert 519; C. Alexander 225-227-610; S. Frenthway 542; K. Phenix 223-203-619; K. Wanland 222-589. HASTINGS 4 Bcctel 175. Tueday Trios Kenny Lee Builders 50.5-29.5; Need Help 48-32; Cook Jackson 45.5-34.5; Shirty's Chuckwagon 42-38; CBBC 41-39; Hastings Bowl 3545; Seebers Auto Body 3347; 3 Fates 3248; 3 Blind Mice 28-52. High Games and Series - S. Pennington 170; S. Reid 152; D. Dutcher 206-506J J. Phillips 180; D. Seeber 154; P. Ramey 178; R. Bruminel 199-514; V. Green 176; L. Trumble 164; J. Conger 171; G. Kienutske 154; J. Rice 171; C. Thayer 164 T. Redman 169; M. Slater 167; R. Miller 210-561: S. Vandenbwg 225-622; B. Brook 152; S. Zalewski 159; W. Main 159. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith R. Assenmacher. a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank, successor by merger and or name change to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated October 24. 1997. and recorded on October 30. 1997 in Document Number 1003452. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY AND 02/100 dollars ($109,130 02). including interest at 7.250°. per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm. on March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 17 and 18 Charles E. Kingsbury Par?, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 3 of Ptats. at Page 52. reserving the East 12 feet of Lot 18 of Highway purposes. The redemption penod shall be 1 montn(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance w-.th 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200132406 Cougars (3/14) BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC' An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems. Inc. 810 Bryant Si • Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001 • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Rchland, Mchtgan 49383 • 629-5252 SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS On call as needed, part-time position responsible for trans­ portation of pre-school aged children. Must possess valid CDL with group rating of B or C with T" endorsement, be 26 years of age with good driving record for vehicle insurance purposes, ability to pass state criminal check, and willingness to partici­ pate In state bus driver training. Physical and TB test required when hired. Submit applications/resumes by mail to CAASCM, attn.: Human Resources, RO. Box 1026, Battle Creek, Ml 49016, by fax at 616-965-1152 or via email at sandrabfg caascm.org __________________________ EOE__________________________ BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLIC ATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 01-881-CH 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056 (616) 945-1285 Plamtifl(s) Misty Ridge. L.L.C 4518 Lexington Court Hudsonville, Ml 49426 (616) 669-1662 John W Seif. Penny L Seif 2289- 106th Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 Plaintiffs attorney John N. Lewis (P38313) 928 Dodge. Greenville. Ml 48838 (616) 754-0428 Defendant(s) Enrique Quesada Rebecca Lee Quesada TO: Enrique Quesada and Rebecca Lee Quesada IT IS ORDERED. 1 You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to vacate a portion of the plat of AD Badcock s Addition to the Village ol Middleville because you have an interest m p.openy within 300 feet of por­ tion to be vacated. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 2/15/02. If you fall to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you lor the relief demanded in the complaint fried in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week m The Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Plaintiff shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and for three continuous weeks, and shall trie proof of posting in this court. Date: 1/104)2 James H. Fisher. Judge (2/14) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Joel Fullord. a single man. of 5850 Bivens Road. Nashville. Michigan 48824, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Paris. S.E., Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated January 19. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, in the State of Michigan on January 21. 1998. and recorded in Document No. 1006654. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notce. for pnncipal and interest, the sum of $82.425 73. and no proceedings of having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby tM power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on March 14.2002, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that boi. g the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.48 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: PARCEL 3: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOL LOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6, TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19- 12" EAST. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. 1329.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 IF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30‘ WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. 575.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19‘ 12“ WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION UNE. 396 00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56‘ 30- WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1 /2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, 300.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 12* EAST. 396.00 FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30" EAST. ALONG SAID NORTHLINE 300 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six(6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. RO. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (37) 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Pax S14-945-0B24 EQUALIZATION RATIOS ANC MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION Agricultural Comnwrctel Ratio TOWWSHIP Assyria Bartimcre Barry Cartton Castleton Hastings Hope Irving Johnstuwn MapleGrovC Orangeville Prarne.tBe Rutland Thonupple Woodland Yankee Scopes Mun MW. 14249 377S% 1 3245 51M% 096B2 3598% 1 3897 M17% 14217 3966% 1 2607 38 94% 1 28*0 4195% 11919 40 27%i2*t6 3183% 1 5708 40 75% 12270 42 63% 1 1729 42 85% 1 1669 37 75% 1 3245 3663% 1 3660 46 54% 1 0743 City 01 Hastings MC Ratio Mult Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate 'HIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ttie conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur Spaulding and Tracy Conklin a single man and a single woman, as joint tenants, with full rights of survivorship (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services.Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 2. 1999, and recorded on March 4, 1999 in Liber Document No. 1026007, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated May 27. 1999. which was recorded on December 13. 2000, In Liber Document No. 1052835. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 47/100 dollars ($71,655.47). including interest at 10.140% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West tor a Place of Beginning. Thence West 400 Feet Thence South 200 Feet Thence East 400 Feet; Thence North 200 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with a Non­ Exclusive Easement in Common with Others that is Appurtenant Thereto for Purposes ol Ingress and Egress Thereto over the Following Described Premises: Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Said Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West for a Place of Beginning; Thence South 150 Feet; Thence East 30 reet; Thence North 150 Feet: Thence West 30 Feet to the Place of Beginning, situated in the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redempbor period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated January 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 218-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File No. 200210891 Mustangs (2/28) February 19, 2002 Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 Ac»estment Jurisdiction Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN* INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geraldine K. Gulembo, a Single Woman (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2000. and recorded on June 27. 2000 in Liber Document No. 1046019. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 40/100 dollars ($174,320.40). including interest at 8 375°. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notce is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 338.0 Feet of that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 9. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. Lying East of the East Line of the West 222 75 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Together with a Private Drive Easement for Ingress and Egress over the East 66.0 Feet of that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 9. Lying North of the North Line of the South 338.0 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from lhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593 1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e 4200210501 Mustangs-B (2/28) Industrial Ratio Mutt SOW, 10000 Mt SOW. 1 0000 SOW. 4i 65% f 2006 SOW. 47 79% 1 0462 27 67% 48 68*. 1027’ 50W. 4256*. 1 1748 23W. 42 78*. 1 1688 Mt 44 42*. 1 12S6 SOW. 4308% 10399 2920% 46«j% 1 0776 Mt 44 34% I 1276 25 20*. SOW, 10000 25 85% 49 33% 10136 5000% 49 04% 10196 SOW. 50W. 100u3 32 55% 4767% t M89 Mt 10000 10000 18070 10000 20929 10000 1 7730 1 9841 19342 10000 1 0000 1 5361 4902*. 10200 5000% 10000 Residential Ratio Mutt Timber/ DevelcomcnUi Cutover Rale Mutt Ratio Mutt 4380S 11408 4SW. 10872 44 48% 11241 48 69*. 10269 43 95% 1 1377 4664% 10720 44 66% 1 1196 4595% 10881 4724% 105M 50 58*. 0 9835 45 53*. 100982 48 10% 10395 45 70% 10941 47 58*. 10509 46 49*. 1 0755 4617% 1 0830 »€ Mt Mt Mt Mt M** Mt Mt MC Mt Mt Mt Mt Mt Mt MC 46 81% 1 0681 MC 3Ci S. Bnudtny (M-37) • HMtlng. Ratio MT5000% WC 5000% 44 83% 1 1153 5000% Mt 5000% Mt SOW. *€ SOW. Mt 50W. 22 51% 22212 5000% Mt SOW. Mt 50 00% Mt SOW. Mt 5000% Mt 50 00% M14% 1 4229 50W, Mt 5000% 43 74% 11431 4893% 1IM%4 2%5 www.trademarkrealty.com Personal Mutt 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10219 50W. 10000 Pursuant to Section 211.34A of the Michigan General Property Tax Law. the following statement is published showing equalization ratios and multipliers necessary *o compute individual state equalized valuation for real and personal property to 2002 assessments Kiren J. Scarbrough. Equalization Director OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY. FEBRUARY f7™ • 2-4 PM Dr M 57 South or H.ntinqs to East on X479 one mrie to South 1 • rmk- on Mw-own Rd to 3780 MCKEOWN RO • HUSTINGS . COUNTRY LIVING TMK-296 - Hastings Charter Tap.. Hastings Schools ■ Remodeled 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 story term house teatunrig 1997 tormai dining room with maple floor and Irving mom with ceramic wood stove addition Newer Felia Windows throughout. 200 amp eiectncal. roof. s«*ng, furnace. Bradford While waler heater, above ground pool, paved dnve. 32x48 pole bam garage with power and concrete. 20x36 bam. private country location on large shaded lot List price S132.900 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 14. 2002 J2>ake Odessa C3SVZ7S LEGAL NOTICES Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Bnan D. Lyckiama and Kendra J Lycklama lo Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1998. and recorded on January 28. 1999. in Liber 1024352. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gages to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, by an assignment dated December 29. 1998. and recorded on January 28.1999. in Uber 1024353. Barry County Records. Michigin. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 98/100 DOL­ LARS ($88,921 98). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provideo. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on Thursday. March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale unless determined aban­ doned m acceptance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 6. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway, Suite 222 Farnwngion Hitts. McNgan 48334 (3/14) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NUMBER SP-3-2002: Scott Daniela (applicant), Scott Deckar (property owner). LOCATION: On the South side of M-79 Hwy west of the Village of Nashville, in Section 35 of Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a funeral home in the AR zoning dis­ trict. MEETING DATE: March 7, 2002. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above desenbed prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing. Interested persons desinng io present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be m-Nled to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use appbcation(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Fnrtay Please call the Planning Office al (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting'heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barty by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. “ County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. (2/14) Barry County Clerk Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the :ondit>ons of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Aovanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998, and recorded on May 18. 1993 in Document ai012082. Barry County Records. Michigan. and re-recorded on July 26, 2001 in Document • 1063685. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California, N A., As Custodian Or Trustee. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001, in Document 41063737. and for­ warded to Barry County tor re-recording Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THIRTY AND 30/100 dollars ($100.030 30), including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged MORTGAGE SALE at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 21.2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 13 of Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded tn Uber 2 of Plats on page 1. Also Lot 32 of Shores Acre Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL StFubons 248 -593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200116329 Stalbons THIS. FIRM IS A_DEBI_GQLl.ECI_Qfl ATT.EMP.TltlG_TQ_GQJJkEGULPEBI.AliY !NF.QR±LAIK21LQflIAltiLD_WiLLfi£.US£D FQR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas S. Beasley, A Single Man. to Equifirsl Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 15. 2001, and recorded January 23. 2001 in Document No. 1054180 Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now lield by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns as nominee >or Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Rd. Flmt. Ml 48501. by assignment dated January 17. 2001 and recorded on April 11. 2001 in Document No. 1058006, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Eight and 52/100 Dollars ($86,558.52) including interest at the rate of 12.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on March 21. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Carry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 14 and 15. Block C of Pleasant Shores Plat as recorded in Uber 3. of Plats, on Page 59 of Barry County Records. Excepting the South 10 feet of Lot 14 of said Plat The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Rd . Flint. Ml 48501 As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 227.0224 (3/7) Tendercare< Hastings < " has openings for a part-time first shift nurse ► Full-time and part-time second shift nurse * ► ► Interested parties apply within at: 240 E. North St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 < Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine insti­ tuted a very nice tradition when he wrote love letters from his prison cell. The local historical society meets at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. This program will be a treat when retired teacher Dana Traub brings his music boxes and his antique Victrolas. His house is a veritable museum. His fourth grade students were given lhe historical perspective on many things. He and others teaching the same grade each fall their students on a walking tour of the village and culminated their walk at the depot. On Feb. 16 there is to be a Swiss steak dinner at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church on Bippley _. _ Road at Shilton. They may have a small facility, but their kitchen is big enough to turn out some mighty good food. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with 33 present. New people came from Grand Rapids. Crystal and Ionia. Lori Fox of Portland gave an inter­ esting review of the federal census. For the first several from 1790 to 1840, the census takers were U.S. Marshals. It is small won­ der that lhe count was low because many peop’e chose not to have a face to face encounter with a marshal. The early reports used only the name of head of the house­ hold. Beyond that the count was on the number of females over 16, the number of females under 16 and likewise for males. They had no forms to use nor specified ter­ ritories and no maps. They sometimes were given six months for gathering the data. However, lhe report was to be on who was living in the household on a certain date months earlier. One report called for 80 questions. Categories added over the decades were occupations, place of birth, birthplace of parents, naturalization status, and how many years of marriage and num­ ber of children bom to the wives and how many of them were yet living. This was in a time of very high infant mortality. It was reported in the early part of the meeting that Hubbardston has a newly organized histor­ ical group that meets in the store, which sells Irish goods. This group is likely an outgrowth of lhe new history assembled about the St. John the Baptist Church, the oldest church building in the county. Hostesses for ,«his meeting were Janis Kenyon of Portland and Susan Castro of Ionia. Betty wa* the registrar. Five memhetwf the Garlock family went to Lansing's Smnmit Friday evdling to see grandson/nephew. Brian Garlock and his Big Rapids Cardinals hockey team beat Forest Hills Central, 11-2. The Cardinals then played again Saturday against a Portage team and won again, but in a very close game. They took home a nice trophy. Many of the Big Rapids families stayed overnight Friday at a Lansing motel near I­ 96, where the team stayed. Some visited the state capital and the museum Saturday. Lakewood wrestlers came out on top in the Capital Circuit meet last weekend. Their season record was 5-1 while Mason’s was 6-0, giving them co-championship honors. The triplet great-grandsons of Mrs. Lois Goodemoot have gained to the point where they each weigh eight pounds. They spent weeks in a Grand Rapids hospital neo-natal unit. The Lakewood News carried a nice story this week about the annual dinner meeting of the Lake Odessa Agricultural Improvement Society. Included was quite a • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 12, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Looking for a fabulous, affordable vacation! zons and intimate little spots for two. a Carnival cruise creates the perfect backdrop for romance No wonder so COVENANT | TRANSPORT | Pwr Diam Pay casino, extra-spacious romantic cruises go to The Bahamas. Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera. Alaska. 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It is built from foundation stones of the Johnson bam, which was razed in order to build Emerson Manor. Emerson Street was platted between the Johnson Italianate house and the barn. The annual Lions Club pancake supper is to be held Saturday, Feb. 23. at St. Edward's Family Center. This is one of the major fund-raisers for the local service club. A story in Lakewood News pictures six new members, including Roger Manshum. Kenneth Cote . Gary Boales, Bill Sutton. John Rohlman and Robert Kruisenga. This brings the membership to 43. For a service club with less than 50 members, they accomplish a lol. News of the death of Princess Margaret in England brings back memories of a 1988 visit to England and St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Winsor Castle, where her service is scheduled to be held on Friday. Commoners enter from a side door. The broad steps leading up to a massive double doorway with ornate grillwork are used only by the reigning monarch and his/her entourage for state occasions. At the time of mom™— iMtftitisfi City iBank Driver W;th iu lurry rttfhu. needless hori­ many couples make Carnival their choice for their vacation Customers make deposits and borrow money at the new Portland Federal Credit Union on M-50. 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GRADUATE STUDENTS Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer sen ice We are currently looking for a Registered Investment Representative to join our team. This position works directly with bank customers to help ascertain financial goals and needs and then makes recommen­ dations on how to achieve those goals. The representative will use a variety of tools and vehicles to help customers meet their short and long term objectives. We are seeking an individual with demonstrated sales kills, strong coaching and development abilities and a successful track record in financial product sales. A bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience coupled with a Series 7 License is required. Bank brokerage experience is preferred. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F our visit for a Sunday Evensong service, the attendance was small enough that all those seated in chairs in the nave were invited, to move to empty stalls of the choir-loft. A bonus for being present at this particular service was to witness the investiture of a choir boy, who among other oaths pledged to give total obedience to the choirmaster. The choir boys live in residence for acade­ mic schooling as well ..as mtcase marm il training. The 100th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Alice Hoffs is coming Monday. Feb. 25. On lhe occasion of her 99th anniversary last year, her family hosted a fun party at Friendship Village. Kalamazoo, where she was an original tenant. She never expected when she chose carpeting and colors for walls that she would live there for well over 20 years. This year her family is inviting her friends to send cards. She recently played piano at a program in which a new grand piano was dedicated. Blindness to a degree has overtaken her. so she plays from memory because she can no longer read lhe notes. Her address is Apt. 188, 1700 N. Drake Road. Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Mrs. Hoffs came to Lake Odessa when her hus­ band. the late Dr. Marinus Hoffs, began his medical practice here. Their three daughters grew up and graduated from high school here. Carole Bos lives in California. Third daughter Jayne is Mrs. Tom Cummings in Massachusetts. Louise first married class­ mate Lyle Bartlett. Then when she was a widow, she married Albert Peppcl. They reside at East Lansing. Mrs. Hoffs, had two sisters who passed the century mark. One was Bertha VanZyl. Hastings Middle School grapplers beat Wayland The Hastings Middle School Wrestling team recently won its season opener against Wayland, defeating the Wildcats 63 to 46. Winning on pins for the Saxons were Tim Ecrdmans, Rusty Burgdorf. Jeremy Redman, RJ Morgan, Steve Case, Nate Hodges, Tim Bowerman, Ashtin King, Garret Walker, and Mike Bekker. Jesse Lemon won on a 15-9 decision. Winning for the Saxons in the exhibition round were Corey Engle, Sy Ovcrmycr, Justin Carroll, William Davis, Ken Shellington, Tim Varner, Alex Lowe, Nate Brady Mitch Gahan, Matt Donnini and Kyle White. Saxon 7th-graders lose in volleyball The Hastings seventh grade volleyball team lost a hard-fought match to Grandville Tuesday night, 11-15,15-3,15-7. Leanne Pratt led the Saxons with nine points, Dara Shilling had seven points,Ericka Swartz three and Kayla Angeletti and Erin Flujc each had two. For SPORTS SCORES Call 945-9554 Ext. 227 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 - Page 15 Hastings Middle School announces honor roll for first semester Eighth grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0 grade point aver­ age) — Kaylyn Armstrong. Lauren Azevedo*, Alexis Baker. Joclene Barrett. Jeana Bishop. Regina Bouchard*. Danielle Brower, Allison Bryans*. Kaila Burch. Mariah Burd. Shanna Burgett. Grcggory Cain*, Marion Christensen, Kayla Clark*, Joshua Colella. Scott Coleman. Nicole Cor­ dray, Brittany Cotant. Chelsea Cotant. Brandcn Curtis, Kati Dakin”.Megan De­ pew. Daniel Dimond*. Shannon Dudley. Kayla Ellsworth*. Ashlcly Eizinga. Mi­ randa Endsley. Donald Falconer. Zachary Fay, David Gallagher. Chantci Gerber. Far­ ren Gibson. Eric Gillespie. Heather Glad­ ding. Krista Goodenough. Jcrica Green­ field, Brock Hammond. Emily Haney*, Leah Harris, Bradley Hayes, Jessica Hendershot, Deanna Hill. Amber Hoffman. Austin Hurless, Nicole Jager*. Adam John­ son, Jodi Jolley”, Lauric Karrar, Samuel Larson. Eric Lauric. Jennifer Madsen. Renee Marr. Amber McClelland”, Brian McKcough. Jessica McLaughlin. Alex McMillan, Michael McPhillips Jr.. Amanda McQucrn, Bradley Meade*. Nicole Mere­ dith, Jessica Mikolajczyk*. Jeremy Miller, Steven Miller, Ashley Morgan. Max My­ ers’, Jessica Newton. Leah Ovcrmire, Chcl sic Passmore. David Peterson. Brook­ lyn Pierce*, Krystal Pond. Jeffery Quick”, Hillary Ranguettc”, Lindsey Selby, Eliza­ beth Shafer, Adam Sheldon, Cassondra Shcplcr, Richard Sherk, Craig Sherwood*. Emilic Shumway, Jacquelyn Siska*. Shelby Slecvi*. Rachel Smith. Samantha Spaulding. Mallori Spoelstra. Chelsea Standler, Sophia Stavale. Julia Thomas. Tasia Thompson. Andy Tobias, Kristina Tolger, Katherine Trahan*. Rebecca Trevino, Kim­ berly Vannocker, Marissa Vanwingcn. Krystal Wait, Garret Walker, Brittany Wes­ cott, Heather Wilcox, Lora Wincgar and Rene Wincgar. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Hildie Adrianson, Brandon Aspinall. Benjamin Barry, Shana Batdorff, James Bennett, Ashley Blankenship. Steven Bolo, Timothy Bow­ erman, Amanda Boyd, Camcrin Clinton. Zack Coencn. Timothy Ecrdmans. Douglas Ferrall. Sarah Ford. Joshua French. Sierra Fuller. Lisa Garrett. Kyle Girrbach, Tascha Hinckley. Nathaniel Hodges. Tracy Horn, Ashley Jarman, Jennifer Johnston, Brooke Koons, Jesse Lemon, Tia Loftus. Jared McKee, Brian Mclaughlin, Michelle Miller. Joshua Newell. Viola Payne, Jada Perez, Stephen Peurach. Kyle Quada. Shawnda Robinson. Jessica Roper. Terry Rose. Tan­ ner Sandusky, Daniel Sccord. Lee Selby. Joshua Smith, Stephanie Titmus, Monica Treadwell, Jamie Vanbovcn, Meredith Wa­ lers and Rachel Wood. Honorable Mention (3.0 Io 3.09) — Aubri Brandt. Gavin Burd, Matthew Courtright, Benjamin Dcsvoigncs. Krista Fcnstcmakcr, Nicholas Gunderson, Jackson Hoke, Ashtin King, Devin Jordan. Sam Lewis, Beth Lynch. Jessica Mann. Joel Mathews, Andrew Rhoades. Kenneth Shcllington. Phillip Stewart. Chase Todd. Heather Torodc and Danniellc Wilkins. Dakota Storey. Erika Swartz*. Kaylic Tho­ mas, Tara Totten. Jcrin Voshell, Jaimie Wait. Molly Wallace*. Erika Ward. Kyle White. Scott White. Katlyn Wilson and Davcn Winans*. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Jennifer Bas­ sett. Jason Bics. Katie Borner. Hannah Buckles. Margaret Buehl. Carly Jordan. Stephen Case, Amanda Clark, Ceaira Davis, Andrew Dobbins. Cameron Earl. Kristin Falconer, Samantha Gonsalves. Lauren Hartman. Erich Iberlc, Jacob John­ son. Braden King. Tyler Lancaster. Seth Mansfield. Kaitlin Mason. Markec McDade, John McKelvey, Kelcey McKin­ non-Edwards, Ashley Peck. Alexandria Rugg. Anthony Tuthill. Jordan Tyrrell, Timothy Varner and Raymond Westfall. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Mi­ chael Bckker. Jennifer Bishop. Gerald Brown. Shcena Clemens. Brandy Dryer. Mitchell Gahan. Brittany Hallifax, Heather Kidder. Lacy Lancaster. Dustin Lawrence, Seventh grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Kayla Angeletti”, Christopher Bantien. Seth Bcduhn, Emily Bcnningficld, William Blood, Sheila Carpenter. Justin Carroll, Taylor Casarez*. Alyssa Case*. Hannah Case, Ashley Chewning. Beth Christiansen, Tyler Clem, David Cole*. Zachary Connor*, Jason Cook. Kelly Cuncannan. Jonathan Curtiss. Kaylcigh Dclcolto*. Ashley Devries. Kris­ tina Dobbin*. Matthew Donnini, Carrie Ea­ gle*, Tiffany Edwards. Jesse Ellwood. Erin Fluke*. Cory Gardner. Jonathan Garrett, Ashley Hartman. Gregg Hasman*. Rebecca Hill, Scott Homrich, Bradley Horton, Lacic Hughes. Rachel Iler*. Amy Ingic*. Lindsey Kam’, Kristina Kaufman. Amy Kidder*. Alexander Kimble, Shandi Kosbar, Craig Lord, Jacob Lumbert. Kalec Lydy, Stepha­ nie Maurer. Katcc McCarthy*. Sean McConnon. Michael McGandy, Nikole Meade, Derek Miller*. Alexandria Neil. Jacqualynn Northrop”, Danielle Oakland. Leanne Pratt. Isaak Ramsey. Sierra Rathbun, Justine Robbins*, Brandon Rob­ erts’, Megan Robinson, Tyler Ryan. Dan­ ielle Schwartz, Dana Shilling*. Addison Singlctcrry. Lindsay Sours, Kyle Stevens, Sarah Lynch. Jessica Manning. Richard Nevins, Jordan Prucha, Brandy Rancour and Tia Treadwell. Sixth grade High Honors (3 J to 4.0) — Elliot Ander­ son ’, Owen Anderson*. Kevin Armstrong. Joseph Arnett, Daniel Auer. Kesha Bolton, Ryan Bosma. Zachary Boucher. Melissa Brill. Heidi Bustance, Robert Cady*. Ryan Cain*. Amanda Cappon*. Kaccy Cheney, Rebecca Christensen, Michael Clark. Nicholas Converse. Jesse Cook. Curtus Cowles. Dylan Cuddahcc”. Kelly Cuncan­ nan. Joseph Czajkowski, Jacqueline Davis, Jeannette Davis. Justin Dean. Meagan Donavan, Corey Doxtadcr, Sara Dunkelbergcr. Andrea Eaton. Ashley Ecrdmans*. Myles Eldred*. Miranda Fay*. Kathleen Fletcher, Kelly Frame. Ellen Frey*. Matthew Gard­ ner, Trevor Gerber, Patrick Gillespie’, Ha­ ley Girrbach. Casey Goodenough. Lisa Gorodenski, Emily Graybill’, Robert Hamel, Amber Hammond, Eric Haney*. Brittany Hartman, Shane Henry, Madclynn Hinkle, Allison Hodges, Cody Horn, Brit­ tany Howell*, Richard Huntley, Cassandra Huvcr*. Joshua Jevicks’, David Kendall*, Page Kienzle. Steven Lambert. Khalcn Laubaugh. Carson Lelot". Megan Lip­ straw*. Brendan Lomas’. Robert Lyke. Jonathon Mahmat. Megan McClelland. Derrick McKee. Thomas McKinney. Lind­ sey McNally. Kyle McNcmy. Nichole Mo­ ser. Terra Nassif. Thomas Newton. Emer­ ald Norris. Devin Pachuta*. Katherine Par­ tridge*. Roshni Patel. Brad Peterson*. Gary Pleyte. Sara Radani. Jordan Rambin. Max Raymond. Levi Robbins*. Tory Roberts. Jared Robinson, Christopher Sanders. Tara Schocsscl. Chelsea Siska*. Chelsey Sny­ der*. Kelsey Stevens. Kevin Taylor. Samantha Tobias. Eric Treadwell*. Travis Trudgcon. Hayley Tuinstra*. Maryann Uptgraft, Elizabeth Vickers. Ryan Vogel*. Au­ drey Wakley. Jacob Wescott*. Christopher White and Colby Wise. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Jordan Bailey. Hollic Baker. Boon Basler. Kimberly Beck. Ashley Boyd. Calli Carpenter. Deanna Car­ penter. Angela Chenard-Chamberlain. Cliffton Danis. Matthew Debolt. Ryan De­ Camp. Jerica Denman. Terry Sue Dryer. Tyler Eaton, Kyle Ellsworth. Stephanie Glass, Garrett Harris. Katie Harvath. Tho­ mas Hoffman. Sarah Holman, Andrea Jones. Kailce Jordan, Molly Koutz. Lacey Kubck, .Amanda Leask, Jacob Leonard. Ni­ cole Loftus. Kelsey London. Stephanie Manning. Kevin Marr, Ricky Mathis, An­ drew Matthews. Nicholas Meinkc, Andrew Payne, Nicholas Peck, Jonathan Peurach. Leslie Pumford, Ashlyn Roth, Jesalyn Sanders, Wesley Sender. Brittney Soya. Ashley Stillson, Samantha Stralcy, Eric Vaughan. Sara Vaughan, Alec Wilcox, PcggySue McClurkin-Wilkins and Hannah Wood. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — KaIcy Ackley, Chanda Archambeau, Clayton Augustine, Elizabeth Bennett, Dylan Bow­ man, Anthony Brooks, Rebecca Davis. April Franklin, Mat.l.ew French, Ashlcigh Holley. Brandi Hurless. Maigan Keeler, David Madsen. Kimberly Main. Dustin Mitchell. Destiny Petch, Kyle Pierce. Justin Purdun, Kenneth Quick, Kayla Robinson. Shanda Romaine, Andrew Tassos. Sylvia Teixeira, Ashley VanCampcn, Timothy Watson, Steven Westerveld and Chad Zickus. ’ — Denotes perfect 4.0 grade point av­ erage. CORRECTION: 2002 BARRY HOME SHOW ___ & EXPO___ From nuts & bolts to HtLyour home improvementneeds... See us at Barry Home Show & Expo... Feb. 22, 23 & 24 BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS $3 Admission for Adults Children FREE • $6 Whole Family Big Family Eventl Sponsored by Kevin’s Draperies & Fine Furniture and Schondelmayer’s Bar-B-Q & Tent Rental CASH DRAWINGS EACH DAY FROM ADMISSION TICKETS (need not be present to win) $ 1 009 $509 $25 - Many Drawings & Giveaways at Booths Support your local businesses and services VENDORS: A-l Floor Covering New Tradition Homes Wolf Road Construction New England Paint Company Big L Lumber Gavin Ford Mercury Spas Plus Graber's Vinyl Fencing Bay Meadow Condominiums Barry County Homes Chicago Title American Home Loans First Choice Modular Hames TradcMark Realty Bleam Eavcstruughing Cascade Home Improvements Grand Rental Station Hometown Lumber Michael Kinney Plumbing ASI Security Curves for Women Thompson Interior Service Wildwood landscape Inc. All-Flo Plumbing Bushwackcr Nursery R-Conslruction Building Michigan Job Works! MainStrret Savings Bank Hometown Lumber King's Electronics & Appliances Quick Sketch Landscape Design Greenridge Realty-Witzel & Assoc. Aquatic Expressions JS Homestyle (Colleen Watson) Heart's Desire & Gift Boutique River Bend Travel ami Back Door Ddi Winebrenner Construction & Real Log Homes of West Michigan Franklin Well Drilling Bob Brumm Custom Services Famous Flooring & Interiors Four Seasons & Walertand Spas Rivertown Window Mfg^ Inc. Pennock Health Services Creekside Health Services Yankee Auto Glass Fillmore Equipment Blair Landscaping T&G Lumber Culligan of Hastings Dish Sky T.V. State Employees Credit Union Duval Used Furniture & Antiques Chapple Realty Lcafguard of Michigan Barb's Faux Walls CAN Supply Barlow Florist & Christian Bookstore White Bridge Wood Sales Welton's Heating & Cooling Quality Gazebos & Lawn Furniture Terry McKinney Poured Walls Waddell and Reed Fina. icial Services Powers Bath Systems of Battle Creek HWC Home Works Corporation PS Fencing Exchange Financial Bucr Well Drilling Kevin's Draperies & Fine Furniture Schondelmaycr Bar-B-Q & Tent Rental Four students inadvertently were omitted from the Delton Middle School honor roll published in last week’s edition of the Ban­ ner. They were eighth-grader Erika Schroe­ der (al) As) and sixth-graders Ryan Keeler, Nate Kinsey and Josh Piszkcr. Sfeigfi Song Friday, February 22 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Hastings, MI Enjoy nature with a moonlit sleigh ride through the gorgeous landscape of 1»OW. The evening will include live music and a bonfire. .Members: $6.50 Individual $13.00 Family Non-Members: S7.50 Individual S15.00 Family Pre-rcgistration is requested. To register call: (616)721-4190 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING girths GIRL, JiHann Kay Moore, born at Spec­ trum Health in Grand Rapids on Jan. 10. 2002 at 7:54 a.m. to JctTand Jody Moore of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are On in and Nancy Moore and Jack and Judy DcGroot. all of Nashville. TWIN BOYS, Erik Earl weighing 2 lbs. 11 ozs. and 13 3 4 inches long, was bom at 12:40 a.m. and Alex Jay weighing I lb. 12 12 ozs. and 11 I 2 inches long, was bom at 12:41 a.m. on Jan. 30 at Spectrum Health to Michael and Carrie Zimmerman. Big brothers, Jacob and Ryan are anxiously awaiting the arrival home of Erik and Alex from DeVos Children's Hospital later this spring. Proud grandparents are Ken and Arlene Cox of Jacksonville. FL and Ken and Nancy Zimmerman of Mt. Pleasant. Ml. Godparents are Bob and Sue Archam­ beau. GIRL, Kccly Justine, bom at Borgcss Hos­ pital, Jan. 29, 2002 to Shawn and Shauna Standish of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs.. 19 3/4 inches long. Proud grandparents arc Larry and Bonnie Standish of Allegan. Sue Standish of Delton, and Larry and Carol Bom of Pine Lake. GIRL, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 4. 2002 at 4:50 p.m. to Danielle Spencer and Lucas Haight of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jack Douglas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 4. 2002 at 8:22 a.m. to Dou­ glas and Melissa Baker of Delton. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Shay la Ann. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 18. 2001 to Joe and Heather (Tobias) Gore of Battle Creek. GIRL, Megan Anne, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Jan. 25, 2002 at 12:48 a.m. to Michelle and Eric Howard of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. I ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Brooke Lacey Nicole, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Jan. 24,2002 at 6:41 p.m. to Stephanie Crowley, Tom Bashorc of Del­ ton. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs. and 19 inch­ es long. GIRL, Ashley Joy, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 27, 2002 at 8:10 p.m to Tanya Minnis and Eric Zcttclmaier of Hickory Comers. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Dalton Brennan, bom Hospital on Jan. 31, 2002 at Jody Landes and Roger Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/2 inches long. at Pennock 1:40 a.m. to Hosey of ozs. and 21 GIRL, Bryndolin Paige, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. to Wendy and Larry Kidd of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Andrea Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28, 2002 at 9:29 a.m. to Shane and Brandy Bronson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 15 1/4 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Amadco Isciha Jose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30, 2002 at 3:27 p.m. to Honesty Peters and Ruben Vela of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kaleb Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Jan. 28, 2002 at 8:17 a.m. to Mary and Ryan Post of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 2,2002 at 6:25 to Ken and Danielle Schild of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday. February 20. 2002,commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township HaU. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be con­ sidered include, in brief, the following 1. Consideration of an amendment to Article 18. Subsection *C"- Schedule of Regulations 2. Consideration of Article 20. Section 104.2009. Accessory Buildings 3. Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance is available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Han. dunng regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabili­ ties. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ ber listed below AM interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 GREAT GIFT IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER CMfor Information 945-9554 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 Two local programs use tobacco dollars by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The battle continues to rage in Michigan and elsewhere over whether enough to­ bacco settlement funds arc being used to prevent smoking and help smokers quit. In Michigan, the only settlement funds set aside for smoking cessation or preven­ tion come from interest earned on a portion of the tobacco settlement funds. Those in­ terest funds have been jiven to the Council of Michigan Foundations for distribution among local community foundations. The local foundations are to use the money for programs promoting the health of youth and seniors. In Barry County two tobacco prcvcntion/cessalion programs are being run with money from tobacco settlement interest funds. A program administered by the Barry/Eaton District Health Department provides people 18 and older free medica­ tion and counseling to help them quit smoking. A program overseen by Barry County Substance Abuse Services uses teens to dis­ courage elementary students from taking up the habit. Both programs arc being funded by the Barry Community Foundation, which has thus far received $57,950 in tobacco settle­ ment interest funds from the CMF. Of that, the BCF has granted $21,755 to the health department for the stop-smoking program, which has thus far helped 104 people to quit. A total of $18,300 was granted to Sub­ stance Abuse Services for the elementary school anti-smoking education program, which has a goal of making some 50 anti­ smoking presentations to fourth-graders this year. The remainder of BCF’s settlement inter­ est funds have been put into a permanent endowment fund that will grant money to programs promoting good health for youth and seniors. In 1999-2000 the Council of Michigan Foundations distributed $2.1 million to 66 community foundations throughout Michi­ gan. In 2000-2001 that figure increased to $5.9 million. According to the Michigan House Fiscal Agency, the total amount of tobacco settle­ ment funds received by Michigan in fiscal 1999-2000 (the state fiscal year runs from October through September) was 351.6 million, and 261 million in 2000-2001. The state is projected to receive 320.5 million by the time fiscal year 2001-2002 ends, and 328.6 million in fiscal 2002-2003. Altogether, according to Genna Gent of the Michigan Attorney General’s office. Michigan is slated to receive $8.1 billion in tobacco settlement funds spread over 25 years. Gent said that according to the to­ bacco settlement agreement, Michigan is supposed to receive $304 million annually from 2004 to 2007. $310 million from 2008 to 2017, and $348 million annually from 2018to2C25. The settlement arose from a lawsuit against major U.S. tobacco companies that contended smoking was costing states large amounts of money for health care and re­ lated costs. The suit was first initiated in 1994 by Mississippi’s state attorney gener­ al’s office. Over the next three years a total of 48 states and Puerto Rico joined in the suit. In 1998 Michigan was one of 46 states and Puerto Rico to sign the settlement agreement. The settlement called for the to­ bacco companies to pay a total of $206 bil­ lion over 25 years to the 46 states and Puerto Rico. The tobacco companies also agreed to spend $1.7 billion to study youth smoking and finance anti-smoking adver­ tising. And they accepted curbs on market­ ing practices that appeal Io children, such as using cartoon characters to promote smoking, putting cigarette brand names on merchandise, and advertising on billboards. According to USA TODAY, a 1999 suivey undertaken by the publication showed that after the first $2.4 billion tobacco set­ tlement payment was made, with another $6.4 billion expected, “the goal of compen­ sating for past tobacco-related health care costs has given way *o practical politics. conclusive evidence that tobacco preven­ tion works. States that have implemented such programs have dramatically cut smok­ ing among both children and adults, re­ duced the incidences of lung cancer and heart disease, and saved millions of dollars in health care costs.” According to the web site. “Maine has cut smoking by 36 percent among high school students in three years: Oregon has cut smoking rates among 11th graders by 41 percent since 1996, and Mis­ sissippi has cut smoking by 25 percent among public high school students since starting its (tobacco prevention) program in 1999.” According to registered nurse Connie Miller of the Barry/Eaton District Health Department, most of those who have thus far participated in the health department's smoking cessation program have been Kathy Walters Surratt (left) spearheaded efforts to develop a youth smoking pre­ vention program in the county. Therese Maupin-Moore of Bar.y County Substance Abuse (right) coordinates the youth program. Ohio and New Hampshire will use some of the money to fix inequities in public school financing. North Carolina wants to com­ pensate farmers who were devastated by this summer’s hurricanes. North Dakota will build levees to prevent a repetition of the flood in 1997 that devastated Grand Forks. Virginia needs new roads. Orange County. Calif, wants a new 500-bed jail." In lhe USA TODAY story. Mississippi Attorney General Michael Moore is quoted as saying “it’s really irresponsible for states not to spend the money on improving their public health, and especially protecting their children from tobacco.” Almost a year after Moore made his statement, U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher called on states to use more money from their tobacco settlements on anti­ smoking campaigns. This past September. Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm called for the Michigan legislature Io spend more settle­ ment dollars on prevention and cessation programs. “Thirty-eight percent of our chil­ dren smoke." she said. “What are we think­ ing? If our state isn’t making the commit­ ment to use even a portion of (the settle­ ment money) to stop smoking in this state, we are turning our backs on our children and handing their future over to the tobacco companies. Is that really what wc want?" Most recently, the Campaign for To­ bacco-Free Kids issued a statement a month ago saying that after three years of tobacco settlement payments, “most states are failing to keep their original promise to use a significant portion of the settlement funds to attack the enormous public health problem posed by tobacco use in the United States. Only five states currently fund to­ bacco prevention programs at the minimum level recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). which usually requires only 20 to 25 per­ cent of a state’s settlement proceeds. The majority of states are funding tobacco pre­ vention at less than half the CDC mini­ mum. Some states have even reduced to­ bacco prevention funding over the past year. As they face budget shortfalls, some states arc using settlement funds to balance their budgets." Ads like this one depicting the cartoon character Joe Camel can no longer be used by the tobacco companies, according to the terms of the tobacco settlement agree­ ment. During presentations by teens in the Youth Education Project, ads that try to lure young people into smoking will be discussed. The statement said the states’ tobacco settlement policies are “penny-wise, poundfoolish decisions that ignore the conclusive evidence that tobacco prevention programs not only reduce smoking and save lives, but also save far more money than they cost by reducing smoking-caused health care ex­ penditures. Even in these difficult budget times, tobacco prevention is one of the smartest and mps^ fiscally responsible in­ vestments that governors and stale legisla­ tors across the country can make.” The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids web site (tobaccdfrcekids.org) lists break­ downs by state of tobacco settlement ex­ penditures and ranks the states according to their use of tobacco funds. Michigan, Ten­ nessee, North Carolina and Washington D.C. arc listed as making no allocations di­ rectly to tobacco prevention and cessation programs, giving those three states and D.C. the distinction of being dead last in the rankings of state funding for tobacco prevention. According to the campaign’s web site, the CDC recommends Michigan spend be­ tween $55 and $156 million a year for to­ bacco prevention. A 1999 state law committed Michigan’s tobacco settlement money to two funds: the Merit Award Trust fund, and the Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund. According to the House Fiscal Agency, in 1999-2000, $105.5 million of Michigan’s settlement money was put into the Merit Award fund, with the remaining $246.1 million going to the tobacco trust. In 2000-2001, $130.5 million went into the merit fund and $130.5 million into the tobacco trust. In fiscal 2001-2002. the state has budgeted $240.4 million for the merit fund and $80.1 million for the tobacco trust fund. In fiscal 2002­ 2003 $246.5 million is slated for the merit fund and $82.2 for the tobacco trust fund. According to the House Fiscal Agency, the Merit Award Trust Fund pays for a new college scholarship program set up by Gov. John Engler to give students incentive to do well on MEAP tests. Those who score enough points on the MEAPs are eligible for scholarships through the merit trust fund. The trust fund also pays for a tuition incentive program to encourage low-in­ come students to graduate from high school by providing free tuition at community col­ leges for two years to qualifying students, for administrative costs of the scholarship programs, for administrative costs of the MEAP tests, and for a savings plan to give Michigan families an incentive to save for higher education through a combination of tax deductions and state matching grants. The Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund pays for such things as community college stu­ dent financial aid. respite services to the eldrrly. health care coverage for low-in­ come persons who do not qualify for Medi­ caid. subsidized prescription medications to senior citizens, rural health initiatives that help provide EMS services and equipment, Medicaid funding, and the Health and Ag­ ing Research and Development Initiative, which provides grants to Michigan univer­ sities and private research facilities to con­ duct life sciences studies. According to the Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids, in 2001-2002 some tobacco set­ tlement funds arc also budgeted for Michi­ gan's general fund to balance the state budget. According to the Campaign, “we have “very successful” at quitting. The health department has offered the program since July of 2001. Ostensibly, it’s geared to seniors. “Cigarette smoking among cider adults is an important public health problem.” the request for grant funds for the program stated. “The surgeon gener­ al’s 1990 report on the health benefits of smoking cessation concluded that there is an urgent need for a strong smoking cessa­ tion program targeting older Americans. Cigarette smoking significantly increases mortality in both older men and women, it is a major risk factor for six of the leading 14 causes of death for older adults, and it has a significant influence on several acute and chronic conditions that may limit older individuals* independence." The grant request stated that “while wc are targeting seniors, we hope to be able to offer program services to other Barry county residents on a casc-by-casc basis who are unable to afford smoking cessation pharmacologies and counseling.” The program will provide the drug Zyban, nicotine patches, and counseling, all for free to those who qualify. To compare, those not participating in the free program have to pay approximately $80 per month for Zyban and $112 a month for the nico­ tine patches. Zyban “works on the parts of the brain having to do with addiction,” Miller said. “It reduces the craving for nicotine.” The patches deliver decreasing doses of nicotine into the blood stream, allowing smokers to slowly wean themselves off nicotine. Individual counseling is given during the initial session and every month when par­ ticipants renew their prescriptions and/or patches. In addition, the health department just started a support group for those on the program, which meets Wednesdays from 4­ 5 p.m. at the Barry County Courts and Law Building. The support group is also free. As well as administering the smoking ces­ sation program (titled Barry County Smok­ ing Cessation/Outreach and Treatment Pro­ gram), Miller also runs the support group. In the group, members share stories about their efforts to quit, give encouragement to each other, and work on behavior modifica­ tion strategies. Participants commit to being on the pro­ gram for three to six months, Miller said. Thus far she has received “a lot of positive feedback" from participants, she said. One man who works at a local manufacturing plant was so happy with the program he re­ ferred 10 to 15 co-workers to the program, she said. “A mom brought her son in. An­ other mom brought in her husband and mother.” Word has gotten out about the program’s success, she said. “I’m not hav­ ing to do a lot of advertising.” One female participant had been smok­ ing for 40 years and quit using the patch, Miller said. “I love this program. It’s my experience that it works for most people." Miller said programs like hers are much needed. “Everybody realizes smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in Barry County." According to Marilyn Alberda of the American Cancer Society, “smoking re­ lated cancer deaths continue to rise. Lung cancer mortality rates arc about 23 times higher for current male smokers and 13 times higher for current female smokers” compared to those who’vc never smoked. “Approximately half of all continuing smokers die prematurely from smoking.” Alberda is the head of the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition, a group formed in February of 2U00 to “promote a healthier county by providing resources for the prevention, cessation and treatment of nicotine dependency. ” The group has pledged to “work together to effectively educate the community on the hazards of tobacco," and act as an anti-smoking infor­ mation, resource and referral organization. Along with supporting prevention and ces­ sation programs, the group plans to form a “fuluring” committee and committees for promoting anti-smoking public policy and helping local businesses go smoke-free. Coalition member Kathy Walters Surratt of Barry County 4-H took on the task of re­ searching prevention programs for youth. Two programs were selected for the coali­ tion’s Youth Education Project, which is administered through substance abuse serv­ ices. “Teens Against Tobacco Use” (TATU), a program put together several years ago by the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society and American Heart Asso­ ciation. helps preteens avoid tobacco use and assists teens in remaining tobacco-free. “Don’t Start." a program designed by the Michigan 4-H Youth Development pro­ gram. is designed to educate children in grades 4-8 on the short- and long-term negative mental, physical and social conse­ quences of tobacco use. according to the written grant request for the program. The program also explains to students peer norms regarding tobacco use and helps young people develop effective tobacco re­ fusal skills. TATU and Don’t Start comple­ ment each other. Surratt said, with one pro­ viding information and the other giving the opportunity for more hands-on activity. Therese Maupin-Moore, prevention spe­ cialist at Barry County Substance Abuse and coordinator of the youth education pro­ ject. said between 40 and 60 teens have un­ dergone some 11 hours of training in both TATU and Don’t Start. Those teens will give one-hour presentations to fourth-grad­ ers in four of the county’s five school dis­ tricts this year— Hastings. Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley and Thornapplc Kellogg. “Basically (presenters) talk about how smoking affects (the students) bodies, the cancers they can get. how much smoking will cost them, etc.." Maupin-Moore said. The first presentation was made January 30 at Maplewood Elementary. The teen presenters “did a great job,” Surratt said. Six classrooms of fourth-graders heard a message that included the fact that some of the ingredients in cigarettes include acetone (used in nail polish remover), ammonia (used as a floor cleaner), nitrobenzene (a gasoline additive), formaldehyde (used as embalming fluid), the radioactive chemical Polonium 210. aluminum, carbon monox­ ide. ethanol, and other dangerous or car­ cinogenic ingredients. Surratt said fourth-graders were targeted because of the type of prevention material available. Also, she said, “one school called saying. 'Gee, we’ve been catching fifth­ graders smoking.’” Teens arc used as presenters, she said, because “it’s better coming from them than coming from an adult.” Individual schools were able to select their own presenters. Everyone from athletes to SADD members have volunteered to be presenters, MaupinMoore said. Eventually, Maupin-Moore said, the hope is to expand the program to other grades and also offer an after-school anti­ smoking program. “It’s a program wc want to continue." she said, but its funding is de­ pendent on the foundation settlement inter­ est grant. Jennifer Richards of the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation said she has “heard good things” about the health department cessa­ tion program and substance abuse services youth education project. “In Barry County we’re doing exactly what they asked us to do,” she said. The foundation is fulfilling all the requirements set out by the Council of Michigan Founda­ tions, she said. The foundation will be tak­ ing grant requests for the next distribution of tobacco settlement interest funds, she said. Deadline for their submission is Aug. 15. Brian Shumway of Barry County Sub­ stance Abuse, who is a co-foundcr and member of the county’s tobacco coalition, said that while the coalition’s efforts thus far have been directed at smoking preven­ tion and cessation, “we do realize there’s a need” for the coalition “to be a voice to the legislature and governor” on issues regard­ ing tobacco prevention and cessation. Shumway said H's “disappointing” that Michigan ranks so low in use of settlement funds for tobacco cessation and prevention. “It’s hard to understand how spending money on scholarships can have an impact on the rate of smoking,” he said. Susan Shafer, press secretary to Gov. Engler, said education docs have an impact on smoking. “Research shows that the more educated a person is, the less likely it is he will smoke." Also, she said, the state con­ tinues to spend general fund revenues on smoking prevention and cessation. The state has budgeted $8 million for tobacco cessation and prevention programs in 2001­ 2002, she said. She said the programs are working — a recent study indicated teen smoking has gone down in the state, she said. In addition, other social programs funded by the state arc indirectly helping people to quit or preventing them from starting to smoke, she said. Even general funding of education helps, she said, since some school districts do have anti-smoking programs. She said Engler wanted to fund educa­ tion with settlement dollars because "edu­ cation is important to the future of the state.” She said that “a well-educated work­ force is good for the economy.” It is needed to “take on the challenges of new technology and new growth in the state," she said. Also good for the state will be the research taking place in Michigan through tobacco settlement funds that could save lives and otherwise contribute to people’s health, she said. She said there was “no stipulation in the settlement” that tobacco settlement funds be used for prevention and cessation of smoking. The idea was rather to recoup losses from previous years the state experienced by having to pay medical costs related to smoking. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 - Page 17 County's attorney says to parks commission seats not properly appointed by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Two members of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission have not been properly appointed, according to the opin­ ion of attorneys Peter A. Cohl and Timothy M. Perrone of the Lansing-based law firm of Cohl, Stoker & Toskey. Whether lhe appointments were legal surfaced last month when County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzie told the board he had researched state law and thought the Parks Commission posi­ tions held by Jack Lenz of Hastings and John Texter of Middleville were in conflict with state law. even though the county by­ laws provided for the appointments. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James last month asked County Adminis­ trator Michael Brown to consult with an at­ torney about the issue and advise the Facili­ ties and Property Committee on how it should proceed. The committee oversees county parks. As a result. Cohl. Stoker & Toskey have issued opinions in two letters about the is­ sue. The legal opinions were mentioned, but not discussed at Wednesday's County Board meeting. They are to be discussed at next week’s Facilities and Property Com­ mittee. Slate law requires the Parks Commission to have “10 members, including the chair­ person of the county Road Commission or another road commissioner designated by the board of county road commissioners: the county drain commissioner, the chair­ person of the county planning commission or another member of the county planning commission designated by the county plan­ ning commission: and seven members ap­ pointed by the county board of commis­ sioners. not less than one and not more than three of whom shall be members of the board of commissioners.” Lenz, who has served on the Parks Com­ mission for many years, originally was ap­ pointed by the County Board to fill the scat allotted for the Road Commission. Lenz re­ tired as chairman of the road commission in December, 2000 and therefore, according LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William H. Avery Jr., a/k/a William H Avery and Terry L. Avery, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18, 2000, and recorded on January 25, 2000 in Document •1040500, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as trustee. Assignee by an assignment which was recorded on July 10. 2000. in Document *1046513. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 21/100 dollars ($59,523 21). including inter­ est at 12.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sarj mortgage and the statute in such case made a* id provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on February 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described with respect to the Parks Commission as set forth in MCL 46.351 does not allow the Board of Commissioners to deviate from the membership criteria set forth in the very same statute. Such a rule would be contrary to state law as expressed in the statute." When the county by-laws for the Parks Commission were revised in 1993. provid­ ing for substitutes for the statutory mem­ bers, the motion was made by former County Commissioner Robert Wenger and supported by current County Commissioner Sandy James. James said the action was taken on the basis of what was thought to be correct in­ formation at the time. At this week’s County Board meeting, Commissioner Tom Wilkinson made a mo­ tion to have the county administrator re-advertise for Parks Commission members. However, the motion failed with commis­ sioners Ken Neil, Clare Tripp, Jim French and Sandy James casting dissenting votes. to state law. he no longer can represent the road commission on the Parks Commis­ sion, according to county attorneys. Texter was appointed to the park com­ mission as a designated alternate for the drain commissioner like others have served before him. However, county attorneys have said “...there is no authority for the drain commissioner to appoint a substitute member to the Parks Commission to take his position, cither in the statute or the by­ laws. The initial 1967 county resolution may provide differently, but if so it would be contrary Io the enabling (slate) statute. “There is no authority for the position of the Road Commission chairperson to be filled by a former road commissioner. The statute clearly requires that the substitute, if any, be ‘another road commissioner desig­ nated by the board of county road commis­ sioners.' A former road commission is in­ eligible according to the statute. The initial 1967 county resolution may provide differ­ ently. but if so it would be contrary to the enabling statute...," attorneys Cohl and Per­ rone said in a letter. “In summary, neither of the two persons designated to fill lhe positions of the drain commissioner and the Road Commission chairperson were properly appointed to the Parks Commission. Their positions must be filled by those persons provided by statute, i.c., the drain commissioner, and the chair­ person of the Road Commission or another road commissioner designated by the Road Commission. To the extent that another road commissioner is to be designated, the by-laws should be amended to be consis­ tent with the statute," the attorneys said. In recent weeks, some Parks Commis­ sion members, including Wes Robinson, have been citing a May 3, 1984 opinion from Judy Hughes, who was the county prosecutor at the lime, as credence for ap­ pointing deputy Park Commission mem­ bers to substitute for statutory members. A Feb. 11 letter Io County Administrator Michael Brown from attorney Perrone does not concur with Hughes on the matter. "The County Board of Commissioners’ authority to make rules and regulations Two general seats on the parks commis­ sion arc currently open, and there is a pos­ sibility that Lenz and Texter may be able to apply for those positions and remain on the commission. Complicating the situation is the fact that the Facilities and Property Committee, which oversees county parks, recently com­ pleted interviewing applicants for those po­ sitions. Last month, the County Board agenda included recommendations from the Facilities and Property Committee to re-ap­ point longtime parks commission member Wes Robinson of Dowling and appoint Charles Krammin of Hastings to the two open seats. Robinson's term expired Dec. 31. No action was taken on those appoint­ ments because of the legal status of Lenz and Texter’s situations. At this week’s County Board meeting, Robinson, a Charlton Park volunteer since 1976 and a longtime Parks Commission member, complained that he was not al­ lowed to vote at the last Parks Commission meeting because of the turmoil over ap­ pointments. “Right now that park is out of control and I’d like to know who is on the board. We’ve got a mess out there. We can’t hold a meeting," he said. Robinson, who also is chairman of the Charlton Park Village Foundation, was part of a delegation of park staff. Parks Com­ mission members and supporters at the County Board this week. Commissioner Wilkinson a>ked that the group be allowed to give a presentation and be placed on the agenda. The County Board approved the request, but Commissioner Ken Neil expressed displeasure at the sur­ prise nature of the presentation, saying he and MacKenzie serve on the Parks Com­ mission and had not been told about the plans to give a report to the County Board. Neil said he felt “blind-sided.” Charlton Park Director Peter Forsberg said the presentation was equivalent to three years of annual reports to show what had been accomplished. He cited numerous improvements to buildings in the park’s historic village, an increase in revenues and grants. He said the park is receiving more than S 100,000 in grants each year since 1999. Robinson spoke about the role of the Charlton Park Foundation in giving the park more than $64,000, and said the foun­ dation is proud of Forsberg. He said Fors­ berg has “been very frugal with this money.” Parks Commission member Jeffrey VanNortwick told the board that there will be Lot 10. Block 15. Daniel Strikers Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Rats, on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall ba 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 17 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Panthers 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200130768 Panthers (2/1«) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Express, be., Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000, and recorded on February 21.2001 in Document No. 1055201, in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EquiCredit Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 2001, which was recorded on April 16.2001. in Document No. 1058653. m Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 49/100 dollars ($104,634.49), including interest at 13.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute- tn such case made «'JXj provided, notice is hereby given that said niortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 28, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West thence East along said Section Line 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feel to point of begin­ ning, except commencing at the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section Parcel thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 feet: thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130906 Wolves (3/14) See PARK, continued page 19 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR, and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR. FOR .THE ADOPTION OF BABY GIRL T. A minor child N2I1CEJ3TPUBLICATION TO: Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking adoption of Baby Girl T. was filed with the Clerk of Supenor Court. Coweta County. Georgia the 25th day of January 2002. and that by reason of an Order for Service of Summons by Publication entered by the Court on the 25th day of January 2002. you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Elizabeth F Harwell. Harwell. Brown & Arnall. P.C., Petitioners attorney of record, whose address is 12 Jackson Street. Newnan. Georgia 30263. an answer to the peti­ tion within sixty (60) days of January 25, 2002 WITNESS the Honorable WiMiam F. Lee, Jr.. Judge of said Court. This 25th day of Jan . 2002 Cindy S. Brown Clerk. Supenor Court of Coweta County IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR, and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR. FOR THE ADOPTION OF: BABY GIRL T. A minor child Civil Action No. 2002A003 NOTICE OFSUMMONS TO: Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking the termination of your parental rights in regard to the above-named child was filed in the Superior Court of Coweta County. Georgia on the 25th day of January 2002. by the Petitioners, Timothy Lane Taylor and Tammy Denise Taylor. You are hereby commanded and required to appear before the Superior Court of Coweta county, Georgia in Newnan. Georgia on the 28th day of March. 2002. at 9:00 a.m. The heanng s lor the purpose of determining whether or not your parental rights should be terminated Pursuant to O.C.GA §19-8- 12(f). you w« lose alt rights to the chid unless, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you We: (1) a petition to legitimate the chUd pursuant to O.C.GA §19-7­ 22 and (2) notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the court in which the action under this Code section is pending A biological father who is not the legal father loses all rights to the child and the court shall enter an order terminat­ ing al such father s rights to the child and such father may not thereafter object to the adoption and is not entitled to receive further notice of the adoption. You are further notified that while responsive pleadings are not mandatory, they are permissi­ ble and you are encouraged to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Petitioner s attorney. Elizabeth F. Harwell. Harwell. Brown & Amall. P.C., 12 Jackson Street. Newnan. Georgia 30263, an Answer or other responsive pleadings WITNESS the Honorable presiding Judge ol Supenor Court. Coweta County. Georgia. This 25th day of Jan. 2002 Cindy S. Brown Clerk, Coweta County Superior Court (2®1) Keep your friends and relatives IN TOUCH with home. Give them a BANNER Call 945-9554 Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Donations from the Hastings and Delton Felpausch Food Centers. Hastings Ex­ press Mart, and Hastings corporate offices were presented to Barry United Way Monday. The donations totaled $1,500 for the 2001 fund-raising campaign. Pictured from left are Mike Martin, director of the Delton Felpausch store. Jeff Van Aman, new director of the Hastings Felpausch. Lani Forbes of Barry United Way and Bob O'Connell, retinng Hastings store director PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: In Memory of Betty J. Woods (Strong) In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, who went to be with our Lord on Feb. 14. 1996. Those we love dont go away. They stand beside us in even' way. Unseen, but always there. Still loved and missed beyond compare. Love Always. Your Family • ' Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Felpausch Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R& J’s Tom’s Market Thomai>plc Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Delton Other Hastings Felpausch donates $ 1,500 • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Banfield General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsvvorthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • RJ Sportsman Lake Odessa • • • • Crystal Flash Lake-0 Shell Carl’s Market L.O. Express Nashville Little's Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpasuch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Freeport L& J’s Our Village General Store �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14, 2002 COURT HEWS: /X 20-year-old Nashville woman pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday to grabbing her three-month-old daughter and squeezing the child hard enough to break several bones. Carrie Snell of 6405 Thornapple Lake Road is accused of inflicting the injuries between Aug. 1 and Aug. 21, 2001. in Cas­ tleton Township. The injuries were discovered Aug. 21 at 11:39 p.m. when Snell took the child to Pennock Hospital where the healing of six ribs, a thigh bone and lower leg bone were detected by x-ray, said police. According to a report by Det. Sgt. David Oakland of the Barry County Sheriffs Of­ fice. Snell took her only child to Pennock Hospital because she had been vomiting, was eating very little food and was “fussy.” “Doctors said rib fractures in a threemonth-old were highly suspicious.” re­ ported Oakland, who said the injuries arc believed to have occurred three weeks be­ fore the baby was taken to the hospital. A hearing was held in Barry County Pro­ bate Court Aug. 24 to remove the child from the home. She is now in foster care and the parents arc allowed weekly, super­ vised visits which take place al the Family Independence Agency. “Abuse and neglect proceedings are oc­ curring now." said Hawkins. “The parents have to meet certain criteria before they can have her back." Snell and her husband allegedly told three different stories of how the injuries might have happened before Snell con­ fessed. “She stated she started to have mood swings during her pregnancy." Oakland re­ ported. “and that it just got worse. She said when this happened, it was lhe worse than it has ever been as far as being mad." Police said Snell told of one particular night during which she had not slept for several hours and that the baby wras crying and would not sleep. Snell told authorities she put the baby in a “bouncer" swing but that the baby still cried. She allegedly pulled the baby up and out ol the bouncer but the child’s leg became caught in a strap "and she started screaming even more." Snell said she held the baby a lot tighter than usual and that after she put the baby to bed. the screaming became even louder. “Carrie said she was pushing down on (baby’s) chest and she stopped crying." Oakland reported. The baby screamed for two weeks straight. Snell told investigators. She re­ portedly said on another occasion, she held the baby loo light and pushed her down into the bed out of anger. Snell was originally charged with first degree child abuse, a 15-ycar felony, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of sec­ ond degree child abuse in exchange for the more serious charge being dropped. Hawkins said there is no agreement re­ garding Snell’s possible sentence, which will be handed down by Judge James Fisher March 7 at 815 a.m. She could be sentenced to serve a maxi­ mum of four years in prison on the convic­ tion. In other court business: • Gcrrin Lynn Gonsalves. 20, of Hast­ ings, was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail on one count of possession of metham­ phetamine and one count of possession of marijuana. He was also ordered to spend two years on probation and to pay SI.000 court costs and to attend substance abuse counseling. 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McNeill said Gonsalves was a convicted person in the community when he was ar­ rested the second time. “My position is he was not yet on proba­ tion,” said Fisher in denying McNeill’s mo­ tion to “vacate" Gonsalves’ plea. Gonsalves was arrested on Nov. 15 and again on Dec. 6 of selling drugs to an un­ dercover police officer (in Maple Grove Township,) said McNeill. “On Jan. 9, he was again dealing meth­ amphetamine,” he said, adding that yet again on Feb. 2, he was in the presence of suspected methamphetamine dealers. Doherty argued that on Feb. 2, Gon­ salves did not have drugs on him at the home where police arrested a total of six people after discovering a suspected drug P-ty. “The defendant has given the court no basis to believe he’ll participate in proba­ tion," said McNeill. “He’s a dealer of con­ trolled substances, he’s involved in the methamphetamine trade in Barry County.” Doherty said Gonsalves maintains a job and supports one young child while paying child support for another. "1 don’t believe he has the mental capac­ ity to be a leader of a drug ring,” said Do­ herty. Gonsalves told the court he has been try­ ing his hardest to stay away from drugs. “The only reason I was there is because (a woman) asked me to stop and bring some speaker wire,” he said of the Feb. 2 raid. “I was totally cooperating with the cops and I was the first one to be searched. 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If convicted, he could be ordered to spend up to four years in prison. • David Knoth, 30, of Plainwell, pleaded guilty to third degree fleeing and eluding police and to drunk driving, which alleg­ edly occurred Nov. 3 in Rutland Township when he led police on a six-mile, high speed chase which ended in Knoth crashing his vehicle. Knoth registered a .17 percent bodily al­ cohol content and was originally charged with third offense drunk driving, posses­ sion of marijuana, second offense, double penalty, habitual offender, along with the fleeing and eluding charge. Prosecutors noted that Knoth is in remis­ sion from cancer and that the People would like him to keep his job so he can receive health insurance. He could be sentenced to a maximum of 7 1/2 years in prison on the fleeing and eluding charge and 93 days in jail on the drunk driving charge when he is sentenced March 7. He was previously convicted of larceny over $100 in 1989. • Andrew Spagnulo, 25, of Eaton Rapids, was ordered to serve 11 months in the Barry County Jail with credit for two days served. He was also ordered to pay $1,500 in court ccsts, and to pay $4,020 in restitu­ tion jointly and severally with his co-defendants. Spagnulo was convicted of one count of possessing stolen firearms April 17 in Bal­ timore Township. One count of receiving and concealing stolen firearms was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. “The defendant has substantial crimes he’s committed over the years.” said assis­ tant prosecutor Thomas Evans. “He never seems to have gotten substantial punish­ ment.” Defense attorney Frank Hillary said he did not know that the gun was stolen but that he bought it for a low price because he felt that the sellers was a dreg user trying to make quick cash. Hillary added that none of the other de­ fendants said Spagnulo broke into the home to help steal the weapon. “He sold it immediately — within two hours after he bought it,” said Hillary. Spagnulo pleaded with Fisher to keep See COURT NEWS, page 20 POLICE BEAT: -........... I ------------------------- ------------- ---------- Falling tree kills lifelong area resident HOPE TOWNSHIP — A man who had lived his entire 79 years in Barry County was found dead Monday, an apparent victim of a tree which fell as he was cutting wood on his Otis Lake Road property. James Springer was last seen at about 8 a.m. as he left the house to cut firewood in his woods, according to police. "Mr. Springer had been cutting trees by himself when apparently a tree fell on him.” reported Deputy Marti Horrmann of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. According to reports, a family friend and neighbor looking for Springer found him cold with a tree across his shoulders at about 5 p.m. “I’ve known him since I was a kid." said another, family friend. Bob Lord. “He usedto bale our hay. He was a real nice guy." Springer was a 1939 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He t.iarricd Mary J. Scott in 1952 and was an independent milk hauler for many years. He was known for his fondness of antique cars and tractors, cut­ ting wood, woodworking and playing games. His funeral was held yesterday (Wednes­ day. Feb. 13). Police said they do not know how long Springer had been dead before his body was discovered. Man accused of hitting 84-year-old woman BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 23-ycar-old Hickory Road man has been charged with domestic violence for allegedly striking is 84-ycar-old grandmother on the head. Jamie Sells was arrested on the charge and arraigned in Barry County District Court Feb. 11, when 10 percent of a $2,500 bond was set. Police were called by a third party who alleged that Sells struck his grandmother whom he lives with. “She did have a scabbed area on her head." said a spokesperson from the Michigan State Police. A March 5 pretrial hearing has been scheduled. Area couple charged In meth raid CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A couple suspected of operating two methampheta­ mine laboratories in their Thornapplc Lake Estates home were arraigned Tuesday on charges related to the alleged operation seized by police in a Jan. 24 raid. Darrell Hobert Watson, 37, is accused of operating and maintaining a dreg lab in­ volving firearms, operating a dreg lab in the presence of children, being a felon in pos­ session of a firearm and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He is free on $10,000 cash bond awaiting a Feb. 20 preliminary examination. Autumn Watson, 34, is free on $25,000 personal bond and is also scheduled for a Feb. 20 preliminary examination on charges of operating and maintaining a dreg lab in the presence of a minor and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. The couple has minor aged children who also lived in the mobile home where the methamphetamine labs were located, said police. Officers in full hazardous materials protective gear discovered the two labs inside the home on lot 123 of Thornapple Valley Estates Mobile Home Park after Watson was stopped by police in Lake Odessa earlier that morning. Officer Chris Hanson allegedly found crystal meth and production chemicals in his vehicle. A large amount of chemicals and other production equipment was also found inside a shed next to lhe home which includes an addition used as a dreg lab. police suspect. A loaded handgun and three other firearms were seized from the home. Stolen pickup truck recovered in Ohio HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Wall Lake Road man’s pickup truck which turned up miss­ ing from his driveway Sunday was recoved by the Ohio Highway Patrol later that day when the suspect was spotted making a U-turn in the median of 1-75. Michigan State Police Trooper Dale Lynema said the victim had left his keys in the ignition of the 1998 Ford Ranger on Saturday night. Authorities are seeking warrants and extradition of the 25-ycar-old Barry County resident suspected of stealing the truck. He is currently lodged in Wood County, Ohio, where he is charged with receiving and concealing stolen property. Lynema said the Ohio Highway Patrol trooper saw the suspect park the truck in the median partially in the lane of traffic then walk away from the scene. “The trooper moved the truck then went after him," said Lynema. “It worked out pretty well. They got the guy pretty well red handed.” Drunkard beats roomate, steals van HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Hope Township man returned home from work Feb. 8 to find his roommate intoxicated and passed out in his van with the roomate’s 7-year-old son sitting in the passenger seat. “The victim had told him not to drive it due to his past alcohol issues and insurance,” said police. “So, the victim took the plate and took it inside. When he went back out­ side, he was attacked.” The victim was able to retreat to his home but the suspect kicked down the door, knocked the man to the floor and kicked him several times in the ribs, said police. He then left with his son in the victim’s van and was found later by Kahmazoo authorities. “The son had been dropped off al his mother’s house,” said police. “He apparently took the boy to a bar earlier and drove around with him while drunk. There are wit­ nesses to the assault who indicated the suspect was the aggressor." Charges of domestic violence, home invasion and probation violation arc pending against the 41-year-old Delton man. Police seeking stolen generator JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A generator worth $600 turned up missing from the area of Lacey and Hutchinson roads where Barry County Telephone was using the item Feb. 7, according to the Hast-ngs Post of the Michigan Slate Police. Troopers said lhe machine turned up missing between late Feb. 7 and early Feb. 8. Anyone with information is asked to call lhe Michigan State Police at 948-8283. Man charged with beating wife BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A Dowling Road woman suffered a split lip, broken toe and various bruises when she was allegedly beaten by her husband for failing to pick him up from a friend’s house when he was late returning from a ski trip Feb. 2. The 29-year-old man was arrested by the Barry County Sheriffs Department on charges of domestic violence though he had not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday. The 24-year-old victim’s 9-monlh old daughter was in the home at the time of the as­ sault during which lhe woman was kicked, grabbed by the throat and shoved into a wall. “After she called 911, he left and returned on foot about 10 minutes later,” said depu­ ties. "When the police were coming, he said he was going to kill her, kicked her on the knee, then picked up the baby walker to throw at her but then he dropped it on the floor." The couple also has a 5-ycar-old boy who was not home during the incident. The woman told police similar attacks have occurred six to seven times before when he has been drunk and lost his temper. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 - Page 19 Teacher, coach arrested on drunk driving, drug charges A Hastings man who works as a teacher and a coach for a Barry County school dis­ trict was arrested by the Hastings City Po­ lice Department early Feb. 9 on suspicion of drunk driving and possession of mari­ juana. Police Officer Josh Sensiba was on pa­ trol at 1:54 a.m. when he spotted a pickup truck in the 1500 block of South Hanover Street traveling 60 mph in a 40 mph zone. “As it went through the ’S’ curve, it did so with both driver’s side tires crossing the center line of the road and into the oncom­ ing traffic lane,” police said. The truck then increased in speed at Hanover and Shrincr streets reaching 65 mph where the speed limit changes from 40 to 50 mph. Sensiba stopped the truck in front of Art Meade Auto Sales where the man told him he was returning home from a Grand Rap­ ids Griffins hockey game where he drank four beers. The man registered a 14-percenl bodily alcohol content on a preliminary breath 'est at the scene of the traffic stop and .13 per­ cent on two tests at the Barry County Jail. After his arrest on suspicion of drunk driving, the officer found a black, plastic film container with a small amount of mari­ juana inside along with a colored smoking utensil in the inside pocket of the man’s jacket, according to police. The man was lodged in the Barry County PARK (cont. from page 17) “growing pains” as challenges at the park are handled. “A united, committed Parks Commission will help the staff and community through these improvements (presented by Fors­ berg). A strong Parks Commission is needed to understand the value of the in­ volvement beyond one meeting a month” and “to unite the volunteers, desperately needed daily at the park as well as the com­ missioners need to fan out across the com­ munity...seeking new volunteers.” VanNortwick said. He said ail Parks Commission members need to be involved in events, fund-raisers and committees and staff should have op­ portunities for training. Information, such as by-laws, rules of or­ der. agenda devetopmen. process, etc., also should be provided to new members ap­ pointed to commissions so they can be more effective board members. VanNortwick said. He asked County Board members to be­ come more active partners in the success and continued growth of Charlton Park. Texter told about his family heritage in the county and his volunteer service to the park. He said the Parks Commission has worked well until it was “derailed" last month. “We are looking to the County Board to get the wheels back on track,” he said. Walter Forsberg, a pan, volunteer and fa­ ther of the park director, pointed out that at­ tendance at the park has increased since his son became director. Grant funds and the number of events at the park also have in­ creased from eight per year to 14. Sharon Rich praised the park’s educa­ tional program for local and faraway school districts, saying between 4.500 to 5.000 students come every year. Ardic Baum, a park volunteer for 18 years, said lhe park “is a marvelous place to be.” She said there are 90 volunteers who range in age from five to 85. “I’m very proud of you and what has been accomplished.” James said, previ­ ously noting that the Charlton Park report was excellent. Neil said the park has meant a lot to him over the years, and he will not be a “rubber stamp person” on the commission. whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER CM 945-9554 Eight DK band members took firsts at the MSBOA District 10 solo and en­ semble competition at East Kentwood High School Feb 9. According to DK Band Director Dave Longtin, this is the first time in several years that medals were received in all the events in which DK students participated. In front (from left) are Jamie Harvath, who won tor clarinet and piano solos. Bethany Jones, who won for a flute solo and flute and French horn duet. Ashley Lybrink. who won tor a flute solo. Sally Newton, who won for a French hom solo and hom and flute duet, and Alicia McIntyre, who won as part of a brass quintet. In back, from left, are Langdon Tower. Jason Harvath and Kevin Cypret. all winning as part of a brass quin­ tet. The DK band will present a pre-festival concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the DKHS auditorium Jail on both charges and was given a $100 personal txind on each charge. The incident is being reviewed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. He had not been formally charged or arraigned as of press time Wednesday. He has 10 days from the day of the inci­ dent to appear before Barry County District Court Magistrate Glenn Staup to enter a plea to the charges. If convicted of possession of marijuana, he could be sentenced to a maximum of one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine along with drivers’ license sanctions. First offense driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor carries a maximum possible penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $100-5500 fine and/or 45 days community service, rehabilitative programs.costs of prosecution and reimbursement of the gov­ ernment for emergency response and ex­ penses for prosecution. *1437* ALEX Ac ANNA Have I told you I love you today? **1 do!** Grandma Kay ALEXIS, PEAPICKER Ac BRYNN BOLO Happy Valentine's Day! *We love you!* Grandpa and Grandma Sanderson ASHLY AND KILEY, Happy Valentine's Day! We love the both of you very much. Love, Dad, Diane, Grandpa, Unde John, Aunt Julie and Uncle Mike. B.O.B Baby oh Baby Have I told you I love you today? I do? **Love, Me** TO MY HARLEY *Sis Ac family* You guys have been the greatest! We can't thank you enough for all you do for us! Happy Valentine's Day! *We Love You!* Love, Randi, Mikayla Ac Shiyla TO MY HUSBAND and my Valentine, H.Hook *Love ya Babie* forever and always. Your wife, T. Hook *T.D.D.U.P* TO MY LOVE* on Valentine's Day! Always remember my * belongs to you... “From this Moment On"! *Michelle*_______ TO MY ORLANDO, FL Make-Up Artist Dad Happy Valentine's Day!!! Love You, "Bubba" **Sassy Kay** TO MY ROCKY DOG My love for you grows more •and more each day* Love your riarley Honey TO OUR DAD You are the best! Happy Valentine's Day! We Love You very much. *Shelby*Hannah *Christopherv TRACTOR MAN Your always worth it. *Love you bunches * Captain Mike. Love, Boo Boo GREAT GIFT IDEA... DK band members take firsts TYLER* HAYLEY, KENNI* DAMON, Happy Valentine's Day. * Love you guys* DADDY Ac MOM *WE LOVE YOU * Daddo! Let the Red Wings Win! *Brittany Ac Emmalee* PJ* Let me put you to the test. Are you afraid of your re­ sults? Well "I" (your future ex) know you're just like DP in AZ. “You can't have iust l.“ Don't forget that witnout me you wouldn't be here today if 1 hadn't cared. Do they? * Broom Hilda* POTLUCK DINNERS are nice. We should do that more often. Thanks to relatives. Happy Valentine's Day! PS Ac SEW You guys are the greatest. Love Ya!! _______ **TB**________ RICHARD & DONNA BIRD are the best grandpa and tt grandma ever! *We love you!* Richie, Matthew, Jimmy, Lynsey *ROB, It has been the BEST year in my life! 2/17/01* I Love You Forever. *Love Nikki* Happy Valentine's Day! Love Always SHYLER YOUNGLOVE Thank you for being the best daughter in the world! Happy Valentine's Day. **Love, Dad** *SOULMATES* Once you find them, you can never shake them. * Eskimo kisses baby* from your Lonesome Dove. Fate brought us together, love keeps our hearts true. SWEETIE PIE Ac MOMMY all our love to you eternally on Valentine's Day. Love * Ricky * Heid i, *Stephanie* Richard THE MILLER'S, Thank you for all the wonderful things you have done for us. The Smith's TO GRANDPA & GRANDMA Matthews at Clark Lake. Happy Valentine's Day. Love Andrew St Travis *HAPPY* VALENTINE'S DAY * Tyler Ac Cassie* Love Mom Ac Rob vvHAPPY** VALENTINE'S DAY Grandma Ac Grandpa Love, LeTitia **HAPPY** VALENTINE'S DAY Grandma Harris Ac Ernie. Love, LeTitia **HAPPY** VALENTINE'S DAY Grandpa Harris Ac Grandma Patty! Love LeTitia *HAPPY* VALENTINE'S DAY * Pankinface!* Love, Sister Ugly Toes. *HAPPY* VALENTINE S DAY! re the greatest Daddy! Zachary, Austin and *Samantha HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY HOUSTON **I Love You** Things will get better and the wind will be in our face and the sun in our back. All my love, Gloria *HAPPY* VALENTINE'S DAY to my Sweet Pea Ac Beebers ______*Love Mom*______ *HONEYBUNNY* April 6th will be here scon, then we will be husband Ac wife. 1 Love You Very Much. _____ * Studmuffin*______ IAN*LIAM*COLUM Have I told you I love you today? I do! *Grandma Kay* DEARELKE You've made our life easier. You are our Valentine. Love Nancy and Wanda. DEAR GRANDMA BOLO, I love you! You are the great­ est of all grandma's and I am your biggest fan. You are my honeybunny and I am your sidekick! * Love, Alexis* DEAR MONK A JUNK, Keep horsing around and be our Valentine. **Loveyou** Grandma and Grandpa. DEAR SHAMROCK * EMPLOYEES* You are all my Valentine's. My heart you'll hold forever. *Love Wanda* DEAR TOMMY You've pinned us to the mat. Stay our Valentine. **Loveyou** Grandma Ac Grandpa *J1M* Roses are red. Violets are blue. Even though you have a receding hair line, *1 still love you* Love, your fish cleaner. *JOE* On this Valentine's Day I do not ask for chocolate, I do not ask for roses. 1 simply ask that you continue to be my best friend forever. *Love, Carrie* vMIKE* My best friend, soulmate, husband. My past, present, future. You complete me. *1 Jove you more than I can express. Love forever, Jaime* **MILES** Who knew that “Ribbet" would mean “forever.'' Luckily you and I knew. Love, Debbie (Babe) DEAREST JOE, Thanks for always being there for us. Love you every day. _______ ** Karen**______ DICK, I will love you forever and ever and I miss you. Please get well soon. I care! Reenie DREW-BEE! Love You Always and Forever. „Mom„ GRANDMA CL DDAH EE Ac GRANDMA APSEY We love you very Jessica, Andrew, Dylan vHAPP’i* VALENTINE'S Day Mom. *1 Love You* Love, RJ HAPPY VALENTINES DAY **Angel Eyes** Love, You know who. *MITCH* As the long days go by, so do the cold and lonely nights. I will always have a part of you, deep in my heart. Your wife * HAPPY* VALENTINES DAY Grandpa Steve Ac Grandma Dawn. * All our love* Andrew Ac Travis MY SPECIAL BLESSINGS Chad, Brian, Daven, Zack, Josh, Paul, Shelby, Emma, Ben, Claire, *1 LOVE YOU!* Gramma HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to all our loved ones. Wish you could be in Vegas with us. Love, Ryan Ac Julie Madden. Yes! She's legally a Madden! *HAPPY* VALENTINE'S DAY!! Honey you may not be a web master, but you are the master of my heart. *Love, Sweet Thing* HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Kaedon and Kiersten. We love you both * very much* Love, Mom and Dad v,HAPPY,, VALENTINE S DAY LeTitia Lynn! Love. Mommy & Daddy HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Misty* Arthur*Haiden *We love you* Grama Ac Grampa Malone CHASEY BABY Happy Valentine's Day From your favorite sister. * HAPPY* VALENTINE'S DAY to Aaron, my little Punkin Doodle Chicken Noodle. *Love Mom* BABY KITTY, Sixteen words are not enough to describe how •much I love you* Happy Valentine's Day! BIG GUY, It doesn't really matter that we've made a few mistakes along the way. What matters is, we are doing it together. That I would not change! * Happy Valentine's!* *1 Love You!* _________ Daria D.________ *BRIAN* Thanks for being my strength over the past year. I couldn't have done it without you! Love you always, _______ * Christie*_______ CHAD, **I Love You!** _________ Tammie CHARLIE24 years and Valentine Day's later I look at you and sign, then say to myself I a very Lucky! Lucky! person forever. Love, Mary *YOU* We used to have fun in the sun, but now that it is Win­ ter, everything is bitter. You know I love you so, but all you can say is I don't know. *Me* *D* You are my one and only forever. I Love You! *DADDY* Happy Valentine's Day! Let's continue to improve our love and our new life together. *1 love you!* Love, Mama. DEAR ABBY DABBY, * Roses are red* Violets are blue, be our Abby Dabby Do. Love You, Grandma Ac Grandpa. DEAR CINDY, ELAINE, Connie, Dan, Jeff, Sara, Jessie, Nicole, Barry Jr., Amy, Larry, Cassie, Cheyenne, Philip I Love You Very Much! Mom/Grandma Pauline Converse ** We want to say “Happy Valentine's Dayt" to our special grandparents: Terry Ac Deb Cole (A.JCA. Papa Ac Nana), Steve Ac Carol Bolo (A.K.A. Papa Ac Grand­ ma), Gene Ac Joyce Sander­ son, Dale Ac Irene Cole, Mar­ ie Converse. We Love You! Alexis, Madison Ac Brynn HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY *Scooter*l Love You* LovevBoog Jo �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 14. 2002 Woman escapes injury when car breaks in two by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer Two women arc lucky to be alive after the cars they were driving on West M-43 collided at 8 a.m. Wednesday, breaking one of the cars in half. “She said she lost control on black ice,” said Trooper Ernie Felkers of Taurus sta­ tion wagon driver. Angela Homrich. 25. of Delton. “All the other driver knew was that there was a car in her lane. She only had a couple seconds to react." Felkers said Homrich’s northbound vehi­ cle apparently spun sideways into the path of a southbound Buick LcSabrc driven by Jane Engcltcr. 61. ot Middleville, which struck the Taurus station wagon on the passenger side. The accident occurred on M-43 between Goodwill and Yccklcy in Rutland Township. The rear of the Taurus tore away in front of the rear scats and rolled up an embank­ ment while the front of the car came to rest upside down next to the roadway with Homrich still seatbclted inside. Engclter's car crashed head-on into the embankment where it came to rest. Felkers said Homrich got out of the car on her own and was sitting in the car of a passerby when he arrived, though no wit­ nesses to the crash remained at the scene. "I know there were other witnesses that stopped al the scene and then left." said Felkers. “If they could contact us. it will help us with our investigation.” Police estimated that Homrich was trav­ eling at about 57 miles per hour when the cars collided. Homrich. who reportedly used her seal belt, suffered no broken bones or serious injuries, according to Felkers. She was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Engcltcr was wearing a sealbelt and as driver’s side airbag deployed during the crash. She was also treated at Pennock Hospital and released. No citations were issued and the accident remains under investigation. Witnesses to th*- crash are asked to call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283. COURT NEWS ...continued Two women escaped serious injury Wednesday when the cars they were driving collided on M-43 in Rutland Township causing one of the vehicles to split into two pieces (Banner photo by Shelly Suiser) DREISBACH GOES INTO OVERDRIVE HURRY! FINAL WEEKS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF *2002 REBATE ON AU MODELS!!! him out ot jail because hr has an eightweek-old baby. “She’s lhe light of my life.” he said. “I’d like to go to work every day to take care of my child to make sure she has a home." Spagnulo recommended serving jail on the weekends. “Five to 23 months arc the guidelines." said Fisher of the sentencing formula. “Thai means 1 could send you lo prison. That’s the record you’ve established for yourself." Fisher told Spagnulo that the probation department “feels you arc a candidate for prison right now." He was also ordered to serve three years on probation. “I’m going to give you a chance to dem­ onstrate whether you arc going to make changes." Fisher said. • David Spicer. 33. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to serve 40 months to five years in prison on his conviction of violating proba­ tion he was serving on a previous convic­ tion of third offense drunk driving. • Robert Lee James. 26. of Albion, was sentenced lo 90 days in jail with credit for 30 days served on his conviction of resist­ ing police causing injury to Officer Chris Martin of the Barry Township Police De­ partment on Dec. 15. He was ordered to pay SI.000 costs, to spend two years on probation and lo enroll in substance abuse counseling. • Brent Lloyd Gale, 19. of Onsted, was sentenced to serve six months in jail and to pay S 1.000 costs. $1,500 restitution and to spend two years on probation on his con­ viction of larceny from a motor vehicle. SI.000 to $20,000. Gale broke into a Dodge Caravan in Yankee Springs Township Aug. 8. • Michael David Dowling. 24. of Sturgis, was sentenced to seven months in jail on his conviction of arson of personal property for burning a car Dec. 2 in Thornapple Township. He was also ordered lo serve three years on probation, to pay $1,000 costs. $85 res­ titution and to undergo substance abuse counseling. Police Beat CONTINUED... Drugs, liquor found in vehicle 01 CHEVY MALIBU V-6. BALANCE OF WARRANTY. SAVE* IU *229 MONTH* 97 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT. 98 CHEVY 1500 EXT. CAB Z-71 4X4 4 DOOR. DUAL A/C & HEAT JUST nwxo K. SSO. 3rd oax MW IMS ohm w* 9 99 CHEVY MALIBU LS V-6. LOADED. EXTRA CLEAN. ONLY. *179.. s229 MONTH* 99 PONTIAC MONTANA EXI. 4 DOOR 94 GMC 1500 EXT. CAB 4X4 98 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 96 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE DUAL A/C. QUAD CAP TAMS CHAIRS. 45K SHARP!** 350 AUTOMATIC. LOCAL TRADE. ONLY 88K SAVE* 6 CTUHOtH CO. ML «H RUMER SAVtl V-6. LOCAL TRADE. EXCELLENT CONDmON SAVE* U *299.. 5 *129.. 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The woman call d police because she feared he was going to point a gun al her again, deputies reported. “He hit her in the head two times and slapped her across the face before going into lhe northwest bedroom where the guns arc kept." said police. "She feared he was going to threaten her since he’s pointed a gun at her tjcforc." Police confiscated two rifles from the home and domestic violence charges arc pending. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-02-21.pdf 2b2bf8021b89bb45420f54d2da7930f1 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRART 121S CHURCH ST MS1INGS HI 4WM-1H1 Next 1st Friday is about Islam Wal-Mart sewer agreement sought County sending 27 to regional mat See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 The Hastin VOLUME 149, NO. 8 News Briefs... ‘Spay Day USA’ Is next Tuesday The Barry County chapter of the Humane Society will observe Spay Day USA Tuesday. Feb. 26. Because of the generosity of an anonymous donor, the local Humane Society plans to offer a $20 gift cer­ tificate toward the total cost of spay­ ing or neutering dogs and cats. The size of the certificate has been doubled because of the donor. The offer is good only to Barry County residents on Feb. 26. Pet owners may call 945-0602 or 945-3994 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or visit the Humane Society office at 106B E. Slate St.. Hastings. Barry Home Show is this weekend Mere than 100 vendors from Cal­ houn, Barry. Ionia. Kent and Kalama­ zoo counties are expected to be on hand for the Barry Home Show at the Barry Expo Center on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings Friday. Sat­ urday and Sunday. The show wili be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. According to organizers Sandy Schondclmayer and Kevin AJIerding. vendors will be selling everything from real estate to salami, gazebos, well drilling services, satellite TVs and long homes. There also will be drawings, promotions and face paint­ ing. Admission is $3 per person or $6 per family. Spaghetti dinners slated for Friday The Delton Rotary and Hastings Kiwanis clubs will have fund-raising spaghetti dinners Friday evening. Serving at the Delton Kellogg High School dining room will be from 5 to 7 p.m. and the cost will be $5 for adults and S3 for children. The meal will include spaghetti, salad, bread sticks and beverage. Hastings Kiwanians also will serve from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hastings High School. The meal there will in­ clude salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. A meatless sauce also is avail­ able. Cost is $6 each, but children 10 and under can cat free. Proceeds from both dinners will go to the clubs’ many community service projects. BANNER Thursday, February 21, 2002 PRICE 50- County to front funds for COA renovation site? that there was nothing to report. COA Ex­ ecutive Director Tammy Pennington did note that a special use permit had been granted by the city for the North Broadway/Woodlawn property, but the site plan has not been approved yet because more details are needed. “We’re moving forward,’’ she said. COA Board member Chuck Scmcrad, in response to a question, noted that a pro­ posed business plan for the new COA loca­ tion is “being actively pursued this time. There isn’t any plan.” “The bigger question is what we’ve been working on is a...business plan for the or­ ganization," Pennington said. “A business plar. can be interpreted to do many, many by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Discussions are apparently taking place for the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners to provide the funding to renovate a former church building for the proposed new County Commission on Aging (COA) site with the understanding that the COA repay the cost. COA Board Vice Chairwoman Peg Bradford said Tuesday “the county com­ missioners would be renovating the (inte­ rior of the church) building and then we would reimburse them.” Board OKs change in 0-K Conference by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings and Middleville moved one step closer to becoming sports rivals MonJiy when the Hastings Schotl Board an; proved a change in the makeup of divisions within the O-K Confcrcn*... The change allows the conference to place schools in the same division that are geographically close to each other and have similarly sized student populations. Hastings is currently in the O-K Gold di­ vision. The change being approved by Hastings and other districts would switch the Thornapplc-Kcllogg School District from the Blue division to the Gold. This is the second year in a row Hastings has reconfigured its sports competition. Last year the district moved from the O-K White to the O-K Gold, which meant Hast­ ings sports teams began to play Wayland and Caledonia. With the switch of Mid­ dleville to the Gold, four school districts lo­ cated in close proximity to each other will be playing in the same league. It is hoped to have all the changes ap­ proved and in place by the start of the 2003-2004 school year. Conference members wanted the changes so more teams with comparable See 0-K Conference, page 3 After Tuesday’s Baity County Commission on Aging Board meeting, several members and others toure-J the former Peace Community Church, which has been proposed as the new COA site. From left are Harland Nye, Nyla Nye, COA Execu­ tive Director Tammy Pennington. Ken Kahler and Terry Dennison. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who serves on the COA Board and chairs the county’s Facilities and Property Committee, when asked after the meeting, said the County Board has not taken any official action to approve funding the reno­ vation at the former Peace Community Church in Hastings. However, the idea has been discussed in committee and may be brought to the County Board at its Feb. 26 meeting, she said. James said she has mentioned prcvi<>usly that perhaps funds generated from the sale of the current COA and health department buildings could be used towards the cost. The County Board has voted to approve an option to purchase 6.75 acres and the former church for $519,500. Located at 1330 N. Broadway on the southwest comer of Woodlawn, the County Board plans to relocate the COA in the vacant church and construct a new health department on an­ other part of the land. Basic renovation expenses for the church are estimated between $350,000 to $375,000 or more if a new storage building and other project alternatives are added to the cost. A “building update” was listed on the COA Board’s agenda, but it was mentioned things.’’ The format is in place, but “it’s not an easy process,” she said. “You can’t do anything without a busi­ ness plan,” one of the board members said. “People are out in the community saying that we don’t have a business plan. They aren’t really defining what they arc looking for...,” Pennington said. She noted that the COA is now broaden­ ing the scope of the type of business plan it usually does for the Area Agency on Ag­ ing I come from a business background and I expect to see where are we going to be in two years, three years, five years and what are the benchmarks to measure our progress and successes or lack of suc­ cesses,” Semerad said. “With key people on the board and support of the board, we are there now. We actually have a mecha­ nism, in place that is allowing us to put it down on paper and then it becomes a meas­ urement tool for where we are and we’re all on the same page." See COA site, continued page 17 Betsy DeVos to speak at Lincoln Day Dinner Plans are being finalized as the Barry County Republican Party gets ready for the annual “Lincoln Day Dinner” Thursday. April 25, at the Middle Villa in Middleville. The keynote speaker for this year’s event will be Betsy DeVos, chairwoman of the Windquest Group, a privately held compa­ ny founded in 1989. A graduate of Holland Christian High School. Betsy received a bachelor of sci­ ence degree in business administration/ Book signing set at Barlow’s A man who has conquered drug ad­ diction and is now following a differ­ ent path will be the special guest at Barlow’s Christian Book Store in downtown Hastings from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdav. Feb. 23. Billy Schneider will appear a! Bar­ low’s to sign copies of the book “Jump. Go Ahead and Jump." written by his wife about Schneider's life on the streets and how making wrong choices infected his body with disease and sent him to prison. He now travels across the country warning students that their choices now effect the rest of their lives. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Betsy DeVos political science from Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Active in Republican Party politics since 1976, she founded the Great Lakes Education Project Political Action Committee (GLEP) in 2001. She serves as chairwoman of GLEP. She also served as the National Finance Chairman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee in 2000. Most recently, she was chair­ woman of the Michigan Republican Stale Committee. from May 1996 to February 2000. De Vos is also very active in the commu­ nity and currently serves on a number of national and local boards, including Choices for Children, the American Education Reform Council. Michigan Chamber of Council. The Acton Institute, and many more too numerous to lir». Republican candidates running for local and statewide off.ee in this year's election are also expected to be attending the dinner. Social hour will begin at 530. with dinner being served at 630. Many special events are being planned in hopes of making this one of the most successful dinners ever. Tickets are $25 per person, and may be purchased at King’s Music Center down­ town Hastings, and Reynolds Land Surveying. 505 W. Apple St. For more information about dinner or tickets, phone (616) 792-6357 or 945-4945. There will be advance ticket sales only, as seating is lim­ ited. Anyone who would like to heip with preparations or decorating also is asked to call. African-Americans remembered Muhammad Ali, played here by Zack Jarman, was one of 18 prominent black Americans whose Irfe stones were recited by fourth-graders during a special Black History Month assembly at Northeastern Elementary Wednesday For more on this annual event, see page 3. �i« ..-.r i. . •’ • < la. <M U'.i'IMM Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 News Briefs,.. CONTINUED Lenten luncheons to resume today The weekly community lunch and worship programs each Thursday dur­ ing Lent will be held it the First Pres­ byterian Church in Hastings this year. Everyone is welcome to attend the second program in the scries, which will be at noon today (Thursday. Feb. 21). Pastor Doug Reichenbach of Hope Church of the Brethren is sched­ uled to speak. Lunch (for a free-will donation) is prepared by church members, begins at noon in the church’s Lcason Sharpe Hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the program features a different pastor as speaker each week. Each speaker will reflect on this season’s program theme of “How Christ has impacted me and my ministry through a mentor or signifi­ cant person." Pastor Bill Cowin of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is scheduled to speak Feb. 28, Father Al Russell of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church March 7, Chaplain Gale Kragt March 14 and Pastor Richard Moore of Hope United Methodist Church March 21. First Presbyterian Church is located at 231 S. Broadway. HHS to present ‘The King and I’ Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical "The King And I* will be presented by Hastings High School at 7 p.m. Thurs­ day, Feb. 28, Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, at Central Audito­ rium. "The King And I" is set in exotic Bangkok, Siam, during the early 1860s. The musical tells the true story of an Englishwoman, Anna Leonowens, who goes to Siam with her young son, Louis, to teach the many children of the King of Siam. She soon finds herself at odds with the King and his stubbornness. Over time, Anna and the King stop trying to change each other and begin to under­ stand one another. Patti LaJoye directs the pit orches­ tra. Stage managers are Sandy and Gene Greenfield. Co-directing "The King And I" are Sieve Bowen and Carrie Roe. Karen Myers is choreographer and assistant director, and Connie Tolger is an as­ sistant director. Amy Tebo is a pro­ duction assistant. Tickets for students and senior citi­ zens are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Adult tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Tickets will be avail­ able a< Felpausch, Bosley’s, ali school offices, and from cast members. Ducks Unlimited banquet planned The 22nd annual Thomapplc Valley Ducks Unlimited banquet will be held Saturday, March 2, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. The banquet will feature a print by local artist Jeff Furrow. Dinner will be a choice of prime rib or chicken breast. According to Jan McKeough of Ducks Unlimited, there are still some pre-event raffle tickets left. They are 3 for $25 until the night of the banquet. Any remaining will be sold at the ban­ quet for $25 apiece. Those wanting tickets, more infor­ mation on the banquet, or sponsor­ ships can call McKeough at 945-9779, or Mark Larsen at 948-8195. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The March banquet will underwrite a “Greenwing Day,” which will be dedicated to the future caretakers of wetlands. DU’s Greenwing junior members. All children ages 1-17 can join DU as a Greenwing. There will be a special drawing for Greenwings the night of the banquet. Last year over $10,000 was raised at the annual banquet for the preserva­ tion and protection of wetlands. In the past year, 19 acres of wetlands in Barry County have been restored. Since the inception of Ducks Unlim­ ited in 1937. the organization has con­ served dose to nine million acres of habitat throughout North America. Many of these projects occur in Michigan, providing for waterfowl breeding habitat, wintering grounds, and stopping places along the water­ fowl's migration corridors. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will have its next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 21) at the Commission on Aging building, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. The program will be “Native Ameri­ can Ancestors” by Larry Plamondon. a member of the Grand River Band of Ottawa and an advocate of Native American causes for many years. Blood drives set for Feb. 26, 28 Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for noon to 5:45 p.m. Tues­ day, Feb. 26, at the Thomapplc Town­ ship Hall and the same time Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965. Red Cross officials say despite the tremendous response last fall after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, blood sup­ plies are low in this region, owing to snow, slippery roads and falling tem­ peratures keeping people from turning out. The drive at the Thornapple Town­ ship Hall, 200 E. Main St., is spon­ sored by by the Thornapple Township Emergency Services. The drive at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn, also will in­ clude a bone marrow and organ/tissuc registration. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is Islam will be the focus of First Friday, March 1 Dustin Byrd, also known as Isma'il Abdallah, will give a presentation in Islam at the next First Friday program at noon March 1 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Byrd is American born and was raised in South Haven. He now lives in Kalamazoo with his wife and children. Though he was raised by an agnostic­ father and a Dutch Reformed mother, he took an interest in religion at a young age. which led him to the desire to be a minister. “Noticing this in my mother's community. I was being groomed for that very position." he said. “However... 1 began to question the religious statements given to me by my church. Due to my rebellion and their unwillingness to answer questions with honest understanding. I gave up my religious tradition formally but not my desire for a spiritual life." He said his junior year in high school (1992-93) was to have a profound effect on him. He sang in Carnegie Hall that year and started to date a “genius." Amy Kenaga. She encouraged him to read, and he plunged into “The Autobiography of Malcolm X.” “Eventually this book led me Io read more about Islam and the Islamic world. Without knowing any Muslims. I took my Shahada (Declaration of Faith in Islam) which stales. ' I bare w itness that there is no god but God. and I bear witness that Muhammad (of 7th century Arabia) is His messenger and prophet. “I had found the religion I had always believed in. though I did not know it was called Islam. Without any hesitation. I was accepted into the Muslim community to which today 1 still belong. “Unlike many converts to another religion. I do not harbor ill will toward my former tradition. I have no ax to grind against Christianity, therefore. I feel as if 1 can help in being a bridge between the Muslim and Christian communities. “Nor have I abandoned my American roots. My son is named after Benjamin Franklin, and if Allah blesses me with another son I will name him after Thomas Jefferson. Unlike many. 1 do not feel Islam and America and incompatible. Muslims Driver’s ed fee increase OK’d in Delton in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Shaken baby program reset The Child Abuse Prevention Coun­ cil of Barry County has rescheduled its annual dinner for Thursday, Feb. 28. The dinner was originally scheduled for Jan. 30, but had to be canceled due to inclement weather. The banquet will be held at the Elks Temple, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. The public is invited to attend. The event begins with a social hour at 530 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information or reservations, call Karen Jousma of the CAPCBC at (616) 948­ 3264 or Stephanie Fekkes, 945-2255 . Tickets are $12 for one person and $20 a couple. The banquet will feature Ellen Hatcher, creator of an award-winning Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention program. Hatcher is education and training coordinator for the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Sagi­ naw County. Hatcher developed the shaken baby program in 1999 that won the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan award for Public Awareness in 2000. The shaken baby program is called “Baby Basics,” and is targeted to jun­ ior high and high school students. According to Jousma, the council hopes to start its own Baby Basics program in Barry County and is look­ ing for donors and volunteers. ‘Hello, Dolly!’ auditions set The Thornapple Arts Council's Thornapple Players will have audi­ tions for the spring musical “Hello, Dolly?” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, and Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the down­ town Thornapple Arts Council build­ ing located at 117 W. State St. There are 16 speaking parts, as well as a large chorus. Five of the female roles and four of the male roles are also larger singing parts. Anyone post-high school age and up is eligible to audition. Those wishing to audition may prepare a song from any musical except “Hello, Dolly!” or come prepared to sing Irving Berlin's version of" God Bless America." Everyone will read from the script at auditions. A singing audition is not required for a chorus part, but the directors will want a voice check to place chorus members in the appropriate place ac­ cording to range. Rehearsals will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Commission on Aging building until two weeks before per­ formance. They will then be moved to the Central Elementary Auditorium. There will be a “mandatory” re­ hearsal from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21. The show will go up on April 25, 26 and 27. Those who have questions may call Norma Jean Acker at 945-2332 or the Thomapple Arts Council at 945-2002. who have come here have come for the same reason that many Euro-Americans came; that is for religious freedom. “Unfortunately in much of the Islamic world though not endemic to it. freedom of religion is not respected, neither for the religious, nor for the irreligious. This freedom we find in abundance here in America and as an American Muslim, I can only hope that our country honestly helps in bringing freedom and liberty to the rest of the world. This is. I believe, one of the true views of our founding fathers, freedom and Justice for all. “But first we must begin Io understand each other if we are to avoid a collision of cultures. This is why I do the work I do to help these two dynamic communities get know each other.” The First Friday series of forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held from noon to 1 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Those planning to attend ma, bring theirn own lunches or light fare can be purchased at the hall. Among those meeting in Detroit recently to press for reform of marijuana laws were (from left) Adam Brook, founder of the Ann Arbor Hash Bash; Rev. Steve Thompson. MMM Northern Rep; Greg Schmid, author of the PRA amendment and president of the Michigan chapter of NORML; Larry (Bonner) Lippert of Hast­ ings. director of the MMM; and George Sherfield. MMM state coordinator and president Wayne County NORML. Medical marijuana workshop planned A Hastings man continues to be one of the leaders in the effort to legalize medical marijuana in Michigan. Larry (Bonner) Lippert is a member of the Michigan Marijuana Movement, which has formed coalition with other groups across the state. There will be a one-day workshop on Saturday, March 2, to discuss this issue and formulate ways to reform the drug laws in Michigan. The workshop will take place at Sam’s Other Joint at Gun Lake, 12 miles west of Hastings. A meeting of the coalitions was held last December in Detroit. Attending were Adam Brook, founder of the Ann Arbor Hash Bash: Rev. Steve Thompson, MMM Northern Rep.; Greg Schmid, author of the PRA amendment and president of the Michigan chapter of NORML; Lippert, di­ rector of the MMM; George Sherfield, MMM state coordinator and president Wayne County NORML; Dan Solano, president. Police Officers for Drug Law Reform; Melody Karr. Cannabis Action Network; Kathy Kennedy, Cures Not Wars; Jennifer Wallace, Christians for Cannabis; and Renee Emry Wolfc.Coalition Advocat­ ing Legalizing Medical Marijuana. The meeting was held to discuss ways to reform the current drug laws in Michigan. The PRA amendment drive which failed by 12% in number of signatures, is alive and well, and will make another bid to get it on the ballot in 2003. A total of 270,000 Michigan residents signed the PRA petition this last summer. “The biggest reason for not making the ballot was not due to the lack of signers, but lack of enough people getting the sign­ ers,” Lippert said. “This time we will make the ballot. At present, MMM has more than 500 members in Michigan, and members in 16 states.with an e-mail base of more than 6,000. Barry County had one of the higest rates of petition signers in the slate per reg­ istered voters. “MMM does not advocate the legaliza­ tion of marijuana," Lippert said. “We feel that responsible adults should be able to posess, grow and use it if they choose to do so, without the government busting down their doors and arresting them. Farmers should be able to grow industrial hemp as a cash crop, as Canadians do to allow the sick and dying to use it to relieve symtoms that conventional drugs do not. "We also believe that asset forefiture mo­ nies from illegal drugs should go to treat­ ment programs instead of going to the po­ lice. Taxpayers have enough problems without having Io pay $120 million for treatment programs that is now being peti­ tioned here in Michigan. The War on Drugs is a losing war, cannot be won, and we feel that responsible reform is the only way to end this war on our citizens." Anyone who would like Io attend the workshop may call 616-948-0163 or cmail, bonncrfa triton.nd “We have to know how many people will be in attendcnce,” he said. Four Townships Water Resources Council, OUR-land meetings set by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The OUR-Land Committee continues to organize a March 19 invitational dinner in­ tended to stimulate a forum discussion be­ tween various government officials of Barry County. Letters and personal invitations have been sent to 111 people, including County Commissioners, all township supervisors or an alternate, and all planning and zoning commissioners of the county. So far about half have responded and about threefourths of the total arc expected to attend. Several members have met since January to select relevant questions that would pro­ mote discussion of essential issues at the dinner. Ways of tabulating questions and responses for future use during the discus­ sion has been planned, and the committee has engaged Will Shield of MSL' and Dave Kirby of People Works, who will handle the Option Finder portion of the meeting. Several reports were made at the OURLand monthly meeting last week, including progress on a keyholing ordinance for Barry County. Creating a local or township wetlands in­ ventory based on hydrological survey infor­ mation already gathered in Barry County, and from a national survey, could help townships in their planning, Ken Kornheiser said. Much of the information is al­ ready recorded in the County GIS system, and is available from three different sources. He said it is possible to use the in­ formation as support for a land use plan and zoning ordinance at the township level. In Prairieville Township this is called a wa­ ter resources map, and some decisions can be based on this information, such as set- See FOUR TOWNSHIPS, page 14 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Students taking driver's education at Delton-Kellogg will have to pay at least twice as much as they did last year. The DK School Board Monday voted to increase driver’s education tuition from $40 to $100 for students in the district and from $75 to 150 for students not in the district. Louise Angelo, director of special pro­ grams, said out-of-district students are ad­ mitted into DK driver’s ed as space allows. The board increased the tuition because state funding for driver’s education is de­ creasing, Angelo said. The district contin­ ued to underwrite the driver’s ed program long past the time other districts raised their rates because “for as long as we could the district took the position that we wanted to make it affordable. For a long time we tried to keep the cost as low as possible.” How­ ever, she said, the financial burden on the district has become too great. She said DK driver’s ed tuition is now probably “going to be comparable to other districts." The change takes place with 2002 driver’s ed sessions. A budget crunch that led to the tuition "...for as long as we could the district took the position that we wanted to make it affordable." -Louise Angelo increase has also prompted the district to offer cash incentives to teachers to retire early. The school board Monday approved an early retirement incentive program that will allow the district to replace long-time teachers on the high end of the pay scale with beginning teachers, who arc paid lower wages. Angelo said that three years ago the dis­ trict offered a similar retirement incentive program, which eight teachers took advan­ tage of. Angelo said the district is beginning to prepare its 2002-2003 budget, and is look­ ing for ways to cut costs in anticipation of state aid shortfalls. School districts may not receive increases in per-pupii state aid as promised for 2002-2003 because of an ail­ ing economy that has drained the state’s tax coffers. “We’re planning to hold everything at the 2001-2002 level as best we can," An­ gelo said of the budget planning. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board ap­ proved allowing the superintendent’s office to have a credit card to be used for special purposes, such as making reservations for teachers at professional development con­ ferences. Angelo said that in the past some staff members have not been able to secure spots in conferences because they had to obtain a purchase order from the district be­ fore making a deposit on a conference. Angelo said Superintendent Ron Archer explained that the cost or issuing purchase orders and paying invoices as they come in can be more expensive than using a credit card. Also Monday, the board voted to enter into a contract with the Michigan Associa­ tion of School Boards to work with the dis­ trict to update its school policies. Angelo said some of the district’s poli­ cies have not been reviewed in a long time and things have changed. Laws have also changed, she said. If the district were to at­ tempt the policy update on its own, Angelo said, it would be “extremely time-consum­ ing.” �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday. February 21. 2002 - Page 3 Rutland wants Wal-Mart to pay for sewer extension by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Rutland Charter Township officials, en­ gineer and attorney arc poised to approach the Wal-Mart Corporation with a proposal in which the department store will be asked to pay for a sewer line extension from the city to its site at M-43/M-37 and Heath Road. The proposal comes eight months after Rutland and Hastings townships entered into a consent agreement for property ease­ ments. though an easement agreement with the city is still pending design calculations for the size of the proposed main. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city has, however, signed an agree­ ment with Rutland Township to provide the sewer service. The township’s officials will meet with Wal-Mart representatives and engineers Feb. 28 at the Kalamazoo office of town­ ship attorney Jim Porter to hammer out a plan to run the line along an abandoned railroad bed to the Wal-Mart property. The township already has a contract, good for 19 more years, which provides the township with 100,000 gallons a day of sewer treatment services within the desig­ nated service district. “We have completed a schematic design for Section 13 sanitary sewer,” said Town­ ship Engineer Tony Mourand at a joint, public meeting last Wednesday of the Rut­ land Township Board. Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning and Zoning Cbmmis•sion. The design includes an estimate of future sewer service areas within a designated sewer service district, an area agreed to by the city and township at a court hearing three years ago. “The city has requested us to look al the overall plan for sewers in the township so if and when we build a trunkline for the township that we make sure it’s big enough to service that area,” Mourand said. The current service district in which the city is willing to provide sewer main exten­ sions is an area bordered by Tanner Lake Road to the west, and imaginary line to the north which meets the Thornapple River behind Wal-Mart and a line behind Flexfab and south of Green Street to the south with the city limits being the eastern border. “Our limit is 100,000 gallons a day," said Mourand. “Right now, we’re al about 12,000 gallons (via the “Green Street” sewer line servicing Flekfab.) So we’re at 12 percent capacity." Mourand equated the remaining capacity available to what would be used if there were 350 new homes added to the current service district. 0-K Conference (Cont. from page 1) abilities could play each other and teams would not have to travel long distances to play opponents. With the addition of Middleville to the O-K Gold, Hastings won’t have as many faraway schools to play. Currently teams have to travel as far away as Cedar Springs and Sparta. The switch will also cut down on transportation costs. The change is “going to help us establish good rivalries and good relationships with other schools our same size in our same area,” Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board ap­ proved a number of spring coaching assign­ ments but did not approve anyone for the position of varsity baseball coach. Schoessel said after the meeting that last year’s coach. Hastings High School teacher Jason,.Hocflcr.,wiU.not be. coaching this spring. Hoefler is on an unpaid leave of ab­ sence after being arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and possessing marijuana. Hoefler did not return to the classroom f after his arrest. His teaching position is be­ ing covered by other teachers and a substi­ tute. Schoessel said he did not know whether or not the teacher will be allowed to return to the classroom. Because the in­ cident is a personnel matter, he cannot dis­ cuss details of the actions being taken by the administration, he said. “We’re going to see what happens as we continue to work ’vith the legal authorities and our attorney.” Hoefler was “well-liked, well-respected and doing a good job,” Schoessel said. “When you have people doing a good job in the classroom you hate to see that end, but this other thing has happened and that has to be dealt with. I think everybody’s trying to make th: best of a situation that is pot good.” Hoefler had only been with the district for five years, Schoessel said. It was his first teaching assignment. “I hate to see it happen to a younger person at the begin­ ning of his career. I hate to see it happen to anybody. But we have to deal with the situation and go from there.” The district has posted the opening for varsity baseball coach. “We’ll have to sec what applications we get,” Schoessel said. It’s possible the JV and freshman coaches could move up to varsity and junior varsity, he said. Marshall Evans is junior varsity baseball coach and Jason Sixberry fresh­ man baseball coach. Also on Monday the board approved the purchase of two bus bodies from Midwest Transit Equipment of Michigan, located in Eaton Rapids, for $40,686, and the pur­ chase of two bus chassis from Woodland International Truck of Grand Rapids for $72,400. The district was able to purchase the buses at a good price because it participates with other districts in bulk purchasing that reduces prices, Schoessel said. The bulk purchasing is done through the Michigan School Business Officials organization, which has “done a very good job of getting competitive bids from the manufacturers,” according to Steve Harbison, director of operational services. At the board meeting. Chris Cooley, di­ rector of educational services, proposed the purchase of two math texts and a science text series. The board will consider the re­ quest and make a decision at its next meet­ ing. To be puichascd will be 125 copies of “Algebra I” at $49.95 a copy, for a total of $6,244; 150 copies of “Geometry Concepts and Skills” at $52.86 apiece, foi a total of $7,929, and 1,200 copies of “Science Ex­ plorer” at $12.47 a copy, for a total of $14,964. The math books are for students in grades 10-12; the science books arc for eighth-graders. Three hundred copies apiece of four different Science Explorer copies will be purchased, including “Earth’s Changing Surface," “Astronomy," “Inside Earth” and “Weather and Climate.” Also Monday, the board approved a pol­ icy that makes it mandatory for students to report threats against other students and/or staff. Although the policy requires students to report “any disciplinary violations” by other students, Schoessel said the policy does not mean the district will require stu­ dents to squeal on each other for minor rule infractions. “If they spit gum on the floor, we don’t want them to tell,” he said. “All we’re saying is if there’s a threat to the safety or welfare of others, that’s what we want to be reported." If someone tells someone else he or she is thinking of committing suicide/Schoesscl said, aftd.the person told fafls4kr«j(tfX it, “we probably won’t discipline him,” Schoessel said. However, administrators will talk to the student and explain the ne­ cessity of reporting such a serious matter in the future. Schoessel said. Conversely, he said, “if somebody is aware somebody is going to bring a gun to school and doesn’t tell, there will probably be discipline, espe­ cially if the gun shows up in school.” Or, he said, “if medicine is poured into a teach­ er’s coffee and other kids know and don’t report it, yes, they will get disciplined.” Schoessel said the school has always had an informal policy that students must in­ form administrators of threats to other stu­ dents or staff members. “We just wanted it in black and while.” “You would still be within the allotted flow," he said. “The meeting on Feb. 28 with Wal-Mart is to discuss how this sewer extension will be paid for. We’re going to tell Wal-Mart that all these people (cur­ rently located or locating in the district) arc going to use it too, and we’re going to tell Wal-Mart that if they give us the money, the more money they will get back as peo­ ple connect.” Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont noted that the city is using about 60 percent of the sewer treatment plant’s ca­ pacity. “There’s enough capacity for this town­ ship and every surrounding township,” said Mourand. "You could double the city and there would still be enough capacity." When the project is complete, customers will likely be charged double the rate paid by city sewer customers. “My opinion is, that’s a good deal,” said Mourand. "You haven’t paid the capital costs for the plan or for getting the line in from the city. They have to pay for fire pro­ tection. police protection and operation.” He added that depending on whether the extension consists of a 12-inch main or a 14-inch main, it could cost $50 per foot to build. Though the number of feet needed to service Wal-Mart was not available at press time, Mourand guessed that a 200-foot ex­ tension would cost $10,000. Customers would also be charged a hook-up fee, said officials. “Our other option is having to build a plant,” said Vilmont. “Il could cost from two to six million dollars to build a treat­ ment plant, plus there would be the cost to operate on top of that. So, it seems to be to our benefit to work with the city to supply sewer and waler.” Al the meeting Wednesday, Mourand displayed a township map showing possible areas for future sewer service considera­ tion, including Algonquin Lake, though no other service district agreements are in place. “This is intended to say how much area of the township could we see having sew­ ers,” said Mourand. “It’s a planning thing, not an engineering thing." He added that no water extensions are being discussed currently because no water service agreement exists. Mourand also explained the need to cre­ ate a mechanism for the township to collect sewer costs for planning, expansion and maintenance of seww as wall as a * Wugiod fiffcaybaclytfKHftaft tiai investment. “The way it is now — all the sewer cus­ tomers pay the city double the rales, but no money is paid to the township," he said. “There is no mechanism to collect any money for the township customers hooking up to the sewer. So we’re looking at adding a rate in addition to what the city is charg­ ing so the township can build a sewer fund.” The Township Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Rutland Town­ ship Hall for a special meeting to adopt an ordinance to rezone private property at the comer of Yeckley and Cook roads from ag­ ricultural to rural estates to allow for smaller lot sizes. Township trustees and planning commis­ sioners from Rutland and Hastings town­ ships and the City of Hastings will meet for joint community planning session at 6:30 p.m. when Rutland Zoning Administrator and Barry County Central Dispatch ad­ dressing coordinator Jim Carr will give a tour of the 911 facility. The joint planning session will take place at that facility, located at 2600 Nash­ ville Road, following the tour, starting at 7 p.m. “This seminar will foe ,s on where we are now and where we would like to be in the future, as well as studying methods of reaching our common goals." Vilmont said. “This is not just over 100,000 gallons a day, it’s over a concept of how the commu­ nity is going to grow." Vilmont noted that the proposed Sav-ALot discount grocery store across Heath Road from WalMart will be asked to con­ sider hooking into the proposed sewer line. In other business last week: • Rutland Township Road Committee Chairman Gary Rogers reported that a mil­ lage levy for road repairs and maintenance may be requested on a future election bal­ lot. “We’re also looking at special assess­ ments for people who want a road paved, which is currently gravel, to split the cost with the township and the road commis­ sion,” he said. He will also propose a resurfacing of Tanner Lake Road, he said. Vilmont pointed out that in the past, Rut­ land spent an average of $50,000 to $70,000 per year on road maintenance and improvements. “Last year, we spent $110,000 and this year, we are spending $140,000,” he said. “So we’ve pretty much double the road budget.” • Carr announced that a land use survey will be mailed to all township residents prior to the end of the school year. He also alerted all township officials that a new state law, the Open Space Preservation Act, is now in effect. “You are going to want to make sure you are paying attention to that,” he said. Can also noted that Al Pandl of Pandl Development, which has proposed a shop­ ping mall project on Wal-Mart “Outlet #2" near the Wal-Mart, is awaiting a health de­ partment survey and a traffic study before a . site plan can be considered for approval. i • Citizen Greg Thompson asked the joint , session members (o Consider riparian, rights (keyholing) issues when reviewing zoning ordinances applying to lake lots and lake access. “It’s up for discussion but it’s not a hot button issue right now,” said Carr, noting that the county’s attempt to pass such an ordinance failed. “Keyholing" is a term that describes the use of one lake lot for lake access by multi­ ple residents of properties which do not have lake access. “We know, however, that it needs to be discussed," said Carr. "It is a ‘hot button’ issue for people in the lake areas." said Algonquin Lake Asso­ ciation President Pat Sharpe. Planning Commission Chairman Larry Haywood said mobile home parks arc a top priority for the township. “Ultimately, if we don’t have an area designated for manufactured housing, then we have to allow it everywhere.” he said, referring to a new zone being considered by his commission. “If we have an area where we can say, it has to be in that area.’ then we don’t have to allow it everywhere.’" Carr pointed out that the township is forced to allow a mobile home park next to Algonquin Lake, the developer could also legally offer the residents access to the lake without both a mobile home district and a keyholing ordinance. “We have to consider riparian rights." he said. Vilmont pointed out that a mining ordi­ nance is also needed. “If we aren’t careful about saying where you can dig. then you can dig anywhere.” Vilmont said of another issue on the table, along with open space developments and parks and recreation issues. “if anyone has an issue they want to sec on the list, let us know,” said Carr of up­ coming topics for Planning Commission discussion. “It may take us two or three years to get them taken care of." The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month for a “work” ses­ sion while meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month is for regular business such as ordinance revisions and site plan reviews. At the beginning of his tenure last year, Carr listed nine priority issues, seven of which have been addressed, he said. • Zoning Board of Appeals Chairwoman Margaret Coleman asked about an “over­ lay” plan for lake properties, which would set forth a separate set of criteria for vari­ ances. The issue is also being discussed. Porter said. • Assessor Dennis McKelvey reported that 10 years ago, the township assess valuation was $35 million with 1.500 par­ cels. . . "Now, w4Yo at 4125 miNtoir State Equalized Valuation for 2,067 parcels,” he said. “So we’ve grown by 500 parcels and our population has doubled according to the census so we all have to work together to set up an area we can all live in and en­ joy." Northeastern honors Black Americans Jessica Morgan played Harriet Tubman. a black woman who helped slaves escape to the north via the underground railroad. Those participating in the program included (not in order) Troy Dailey. Holly Bomer, Kendall Doubek, Lindsey Williams. Eric McKelvey. Jenna Connor. Doug Baker, Savannah Miller, Coo­ per Woodward. Jessica Howell. Dakota Brownell. Christina Jorgensen. Angel Smith. Zack Jar­ man. Amanda Roper. Aarika Schulz, Gabe Sutherland and Jessica Morgan. Fourth-grade teacher Tim Newsted said at a special Black History Month assembly at Northeastern Wednesday that he first be­ gan to experience the significance of black history 24 years ago. He was teaching in Al­ bion at the time, he said, and all bin one of his students was African-American. His stu­ dents “really got immersed" in the Black History Month project Newsted assigned them. All these years later Newsted’s stu­ dents continue to immerse themselves in the stories of great black Americans. Every year at Northeastern his students commit speeches to memory about prominent blacks like Rosa Parks. Harriet Tubman. Martin Luther King Jr. and Shirley Chisholm. Then, dressed as the famous blacks they represent, the students get up and recite their speeches at an assembly. “Hastings is not a predominantly black com­ munity." Newsted said, "so this gives them a good opportunity to see the great accom­ plishments of African Americans in our country." In the picture, Kendall Doubek plays black Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Jenna Connor played abolitionist So­ journer Truth. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21, 2002 l€TT€RS from our readers... ‘Control’ is key in domestic violence To the editor: This story you will read is true and depicts the life of one. yet reflects an untold story in the lives of many. Thank you for taking the time to read abuut circumstances that are misunderstood. I have listened and heard many who question the “why" in domestic violence. Why would he or she stay in a relationship or go back to the same circumstances that left them in harm's way to begin with? “Control" is the key word. In fact it is the only word that describes this unfortunate set of circumstances. It begins subtly without thought to what is going on. The person falling into the con­ trolled pattern is not even aware. The ones who fall into such controlled situations are lacking self worth. They, for whatever rea­ son, have been made to feel less significant in life than those around them. This may stem from verbal or physical abuse as a child. Whichever the case may be, the reality is still the same. These same circumstances brought from childhood carry through to adulthood and can be passed on if not curbed. There was a 16-year-old girl in the ninth grade who felt this lacking. She met a boy who seemed wonderful, or so she thought. (I do believe these people who assume con­ trol stalk their prey carefully, looking for the vulnerable.) He won her over by listen­ ing to her thoughts and agreeing. Then talked her into believing he was the one who could be her Knight in Shining Armor. She would find out as time went on his smooth talking and kindly appearance would carry a high price. This price would be abuse beyond any thus far in her life. Abuse such as verbal. physical of all kinds even non-consensual sex. If his wishes were not complied with the abuse would take on a more heinous disposition, such as asking her if she ever saw a match burn twice as he threw it on her lips. He would bruise her arms and give her a bloody nose in school if she didn’t com­ ply with his wishes. He would tell her when to bathe and brush her teeth. He would tell her what to wear and not to wear. She would need professional help to gain strength to leave the clutches of this con­ trolling boy. When one is controlled, it is like being a mouse in a maze, shown the way out and then let back where the process begins again. You question, why? Respect is the word that should be noted. Until that word is upheld by all. domestic violence will exist. Control will feed on the emotionally deprived. Domestic violence shows many faces. Do wq continually slap the hands of the perpe­ trators and wait for them to make return vis­ its to our courts? Isn’t one inhumane act against another, enough? Until those who are oppressed can stand­ up and say “no more.” assistance in these areas will need to be repealed. A survivor, Hastings Editor's Note: The letter writer’s name has been withheld by request. For SPORTS SCORES Call 945-9554 Ext. 227 Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-5221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids’ Mich; 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla. regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 23515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland. Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Parks Commission needs accountability, leadership To the editor: There has been some concern recently about the direction and administrative func­ tion of the Barry County Parks Commis­ sion. I am a recently appointed member of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Com­ mission and I am very concerned about the way this commission is being manipulated and the effect this is having on the Historic Charlton Park and Recreation Area. The mission of Charlton Park is to pro­ vide educational and recreational opportu­ nities. through the collection, preservation and demonstration of early rural Michigan life, artifacts and buildings, and the mainte­ nance of natural and recreation areas. The Parks and Recreation meeting of Jan. 26 was nothing short of a debacle. It was a culmination of events spanning many months, and numerous encounters. It was the implosion of a poorly led Parks Commiss’on that ignored rules, bylaws and structure adhered to by many others before it. It seemed obvious to me that a with a 3-3 tie in a vote for chairperson (the bylaws state this should have occurred in Decem­ ber), that there was going to be no agree­ ment or progress to a solution until all new, currently unseated Parks Commissioners had the opportunity to put forth their vote as well. The purpose for voting in Decem­ ber is to maintain a peaceful continuity from one parks board to another. According to the bylaws and the rules and regulations, the County Commissioners should have appointed Parks Commission­ ers by December of last year. At this point, all we have is a partial commission and a lot of arguments. Jeff MacKenzie, chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, re-appointed himself to the commission last year, and continued to reign as chairman of the Parks Commission. A new election of officers cannot happen with only six of the Parks Commissioners appointed legally, and no official business can be conducted until this mess is resolved and new leadership h«*s been chosen. It was our duty to stop the Jan. 26 meet­ ing and we did. No apology is necessary. An apology actually is deserved from the past chairman and others who continue to work to undermine the purpose and mission of the Parks Commission. Also, though this is unsubstantiated. I believe the underlying purpose is either to create “cause" in an effort to discredit Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg or to achieve a numerical advantage on the Parks Commission for some ulterior motive that has yet to be uncovered. As reported to the County Board of Commissioners Feb. 13. Charlton Park has been growing in attendance, attracting more money, serving the educational needs of thousands of children and adults, and un­ der the direction of Dr. Forsburg. has been functioning very well with the cooperation of hundreds of volunteers and a very small and efficient staff. It is not the purpose of the Parks Com­ mission to micromanage the day-to-day op­ erations of the park. In fact, this interfer­ ence has slowed down a year-long inven­ tory of county-wide recreational assets, which might reduce our chances for some large grants we would like to have come to our county. The deadline is very close! The needs of the Parks Commission ap­ pointments were raised as early as Septem­ ber so as to be on target and to prevent a crisis type management of the situation. Our worst fears have been realized and to date most of the discussions continue be­ hind closed doors. No other persons serving on the Parks Commission were ever con­ tacted about compliance with statute prior to the January meeting, other than one re­ tired gentleman in Arizona for the winter and Clyde Morgan. There is something wrong with this display of leadership. Mr. MacKenzie practices law in Barry County, but only discovered the illegal ap­ pointments that he had voted for after be­ coming the county chairman again this year. Now he is relying on outside, expen­ sive, lawyers to sort out the mess. The time spent by those researching the alleged impropriety of “designees” should have easily seen what their duties were. If the chair had such questions of law. they should have been well researched and the appropriate committee at the commission level review of this information. Should there have been a conflict, reasonable measures other than those pursued could have been developed. All of this could have been accomplished while the Parks Commission went about their jobs peacefully. A rush to judgment, to breach protocol, to circumvent rules of order, to manipulate Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided lor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Week's. 2ueiliOH... Should jobless benefits go up? Do you think that unemployment benefits should be increased in Michigan, even though the state is facing a massive budget crunch? and censor dedicated servants is hypocriti­ cal to the oaths that have been taken. To sanction such behavior is just as hypocriti­ cal to the oath of office. It will be simple for others at the top to now accept the blame and to ask for coop­ eration in light of the treatment of others. The real challenge is to mean it and to dem­ onstrate it. The most effective demonstration would be to minimize the impact and re-install parks board members who through no fault of there own have been affected. These dedicated members of the Parks Commis­ sion have shown the desire, ability and credibility to serve the people of Barry County. It is my desire, as well as my colleagues, to rebuild the unity of purpose between the County Commission and Parks Commis­ sion. However, the rules of order need to be strictly adhered to and organizational infor­ mation supplied to ali Parks Commission members. The county needs to supply the expertise with complicated personnel issues and training for directors and staff as their jobs become more complex by the addi lional demands for services and staffing. The presentation of the annual report of the Parks Commission to the Barry County Board of Commissioners Feb. 13 was an at­ tempt to show the commissioners and the people what is right with the Historic Charlton Park and Recreation Area, which is governed by the Parks Commission. The responsibility for this presentation by stat­ ute is to be performed annually in Decem­ ber by the chairman of the Parks Commis­ sion. Those of us who made presentations worked with Dr. Forsberg and his staff to convey the many aspects of the park and the unity needed for an effective parks and recreation plan. By demonstrating a cohesive bond and methodology, volunteers will more readily respond to the needs of their community now, and in the future. Jeff Van Nortwick, County Parks Commissioner Walking the walk more enjoyable To the editor : Though two other letters of appreciation have already appeared in the Hastings Banner, we feel there is always room for one more pat on the back for the city for the great job done on the "The Rivcrwalk" at Tydcn Park. One of the reasons all three of us have re­ turned to our town of birth after such a long hiatus is to enjoy what only a small town should be able to offer, and that includes taking peaceful, safe walks. "The Rivcrwalk" now makes that even easier. We've been talking for some time about how nice it would be to bypass the noise of Broadway to get to the other side of town and also how much more pleasant it would be if we could walk more along the Thomapple River. We would love to sec more of this kind of use of the parks and applaud all of those who champion the rights and enjoyment of walkers. Women’s Walking Club of Hastings, Lisa Morgan, Barbara Scott and Karen Morgan CORRECTION: Lacic Hughes, one of the Hastings Mid­ dle School students mentioned in last week’s Banner as making the honor roll, should have had an asterisk (•) next to her name because she achieved all As. Hastings BannerI Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 pmmi, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vce President Steven Jacoba Secretary/Troasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ibung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Bev Newton. Hastings “1 feel the money could be used more effectively in the programs designed to help people to return to work, to find shelter and to meet their food needs as op­ posed to raising the unem­ ployment benefit." Saliv Handlogten. Middleville: Ken Echtinaw, Hastings: Jami Shilling, Hastings: Noel Strater, Lake Odessa: Gary Cowall, St Joseph; “Yes. There area a lot of people without jobs and there aren’t enough jobs to go around.” “They should get a small increase. They are unem­ ployed and it’s not enough to live on anyway. It would be better to give a tax break to the unemployed than those already making money." “Yes, I would say it would be a good thing." “No. benefits should stay the same. It takes away the incentive to get another job if the state makes it too easy." “Yes, because unemploy­ ment keeps people off wel­ fare, and after not raising it for 20 years, it’s not keeping up with inflation. We’re in a budget crunch because we lowered taxes, not because of workers.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 am. til Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 21. 2002 - Page 5 More l€TT€RS...from Our Readers Property purchase deadline is April 1 To the editor: As most people must be aware, the • county plans to buy some more propctiy at * Woodlawn and M-43 with fundis from the Tax Umbrella Fund. On Monday. Feb. 18. the Battle Creek Enquirer, on page 3A, incorrectly quoted County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie as saying that "it may be too late" for the county to negotiate with the seller because "We have a purchase agreement that has become binding." This is not true because "Exhibit A, First Addendum to the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement," which was understood and voted on by the entire County Board, after much heated discussion Nov. 13, 2001, is very clear on "the closing date or other termination or expiration of the Agreement." The closing date was extended to “no sooner than Jan. 16, 2002 and no later than 4 p.m. April 1, 2002,’which is easy to re­ member. Commissioner Mackenzie may have been referring to the March 1. 2002 date when the County will begin to pay for the "(gas, water, electric, and sewer)’ and the "interest expenses" of the seller “under its mortgage." The rest of the agreement of Sept. 11. 2001, "remains unchanged." including paragraph 11. which requires the county to "apply for all necessary governmental approvals..." At this point the Hastings City Planning Commission has not yet approved the site plan and the County Planning Commission has not even been involved in the planning, which may be required by state law. Most people who have purchased or sold any property know that no deal is over until the closing is completed. The County Board can decide to reverse this proposal a! any time before the closing, or after April Fool’s Day. when the agreement will just expire. It is unfortunate that the Enquirer did not have the benefit of having a copy of the agreement to read. Any citizen can obtain a copy from the courthouse or can discuss it with their commissioner, who probably car­ ries one in his or her briefcase. Tom Wilkinson District #1. City of Hastings Let’s talk Terry Geiger into running To the editor: As former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, 1 am launching an effort to persuade former State Rep. Terry Geiger to stay in the race for the 24th District Michigan Senate seat. Having served as House Speaker just prior to reapportionment. placing policy ahead of politics was an unending chal­ lenge. To focus on issues rather than cam­ paigns. I formed my own consulting firm. I was quite pleased with the results. Ten days ago that changed. Ten days ago Terry Geiger made a mistake — for a mo­ ment he let his guard down and had one drink too many. He was pulled over on his way home, cooperated fully and was re­ leased. As a man who puts his children first. Terry is understandably embarrassed and disgusted with himself. That is good. What is not good is his reluctance to continue pursuing the Senate seat. As speaker I worked with numerous offi­ cials privately and publicly. Most people change when the door is closed — not Terry Geiger. That is why I appointed him chairman of the all-powerful Appropria­ tions Committee. He never let me down. Education? Increasing the student foun­ dation grant was Geiger's idea. It wasn't easy — he had to fight for it. Two weeks ago. Gov. John Engler found a way to keep it alive. Health care? Geiger created the Rural Health Initiative, enabling EMS op­ erations to acquire defibrillators, among other things. A pro-lifer. Geiger also intro­ duced historic legislation subjecting clinics to health inspections and other common sense requirements. For too many years local tax dollars were shoveled too far away. Geiger changed that. I know — I was there. For example, Barry County senior serv­ ices received $150,000. the YMCA $200 000 and Charlton Park $165,000 to name just a few. The Grand Rapids Con­ vention and Visitors Bureau project would never have happened without him. He helped me secure millions for the Kalamavoo area as well. Effective leadership requires more than integrity; it takes vision, creativity and guts. Terry Geiger has all of the above. Please help me convince Mr. Geiger that as Christians we have the courage to for­ give and the foresight to embrace his candi­ dacy. My wife and children arc my life. 1 know yours are too. They deserve nothing less than what Terry has to give. Chuck Pcrricone. Kalamazoo Are we trying to wipe out Indians? To the editor: 1 would like to know why our current President George W. Bush says there are no Indians in Texas, and why he wants to can­ cel all the treaties. Is that because they got all the land? Another thing, the government has stolen millions of dollars from the Indians. It also wants to do away with the Bureau of Indian affairs. It sounds to me like another way of beat­ ing them back and down again, and to fin­ ish the job of annihilating them forever. But the issues never will go away. They (the Indians) still are starving and not given them medical help. Perhaps some hope they will give up and die. So much for our president supposingly to be a Christian, but he’s only for his gain. After all. they are part of humankind. We must remember they are the true Americans and the rest as not. Elden Shellenbarger. Hastings Library, COA fleecing taxpayers To the editor: Here we go again, the fleecing of the tax­ payers. The Library Board members said they were going to build the library on East Mill Street, the old Royal Coach property by the river. They had a million dollar donor. Is it not funny the donor backed out after the township millage passed? Then the price of property by the fire bams, and then close Mill Street As I told Jim Brown four months ago. we could then build a new fire bam. 1 can hear it now Fire Chief Roger Caris that “We can’t get our truck out the street.” Did the city fathers watch to see how much traffic uses Mill Street? Library Administrator Barbara Schondeimayer and the board want nice plush offices, real fancy setting to look more important if the plan is voted in by city fathers. It will set that area back. I personally doubt there was a million dollar donor, bu: it sounded good at voting time for the millage. If someone had heard the song and dance Jim Brown, a member of the library board and Hastings Township Supervisor, gave when I called him you would get a real laugh out of his explana­ tion of the library and the board. The same goes for the new community building. Voters voted down the swimming pools several limes. Now they call it a com­ munity building. All news reports say high school competitive swim clubs and day care for whomever will pay operating costs. They pulled the wool over our eyes again a design with a lot of money for big looks. Jim Brown Quote: millage rate for oper­ ating new library their not building, so why are we collecting it now for two years and no library. Are we using it for the old library? A million dollar donor, ha ha. Also, about the COA. 1 am for helping the senior citizens meals on wheels and sev­ eral other things they do. Since Tammy Pennington got in running it. the building and her office isn’t good enough for her and her help. They need a new fancy building. They could have bought the Moose with three kitchens, handicapped rest rooms, two big meeting rooms, one small room. But did anyone remember the drawing what the ante was when we voted again. I am for the COA but the board and com­ mission fail to listen to the people who pay the bribes. When you have a petition with 700 names, that should tell you something. Let’s start to listen to the people who pay the bills. Maybe the city and county would be better off. William Christie. Hastings Break silence of domestic violence To the editor: Domestic violence is the silent crime. It used to be years ago it seemed to be a way of life. My generation says it’s wrong. The sdence on this crime needs to be broken. People’s lives are affected forever. Children arc seeing their mothers getting beat up and thrown around. Il’s not the way children should see how relationships are. There’s a deep concern in my heart for everyone involved. There is a line of communication that can take place without fists flying or name call­ ing. One of the worst calls a police officer wants to respond to is a domestic distur­ bance because of what they might find. I would like people to know, there is a better way. You no longer need to live in fear’’ Donnie Cornelius All citizens deserve consideration To the editor: Once again, the Planning Commission has struck. I am beginning to think it’s who you are. not whether the rules are followed. I was not aware that it was a popularity contest, or how I feel today was involved in voting. I have nothing against Trademark Realty, however when you ask for four variances after your business is in. 1 question our planning. 1. Lot size less than 12.500 square feet. 2. Lot width less than 99 feel. 3. Side yard setback less than minimum height of the existing building. 4. Two-way traffic less than minimum requirement of 24 feet. 1 would hope that all the citizens of Hastings could receive such consideration. However, it appears everyone in Hastings does not receive such unbiased treatment. Please either treat all cases unbiasedly or resign. P.S.: I thought Ted Bustance was right on and he had good alternatives about the new library site. Pul him on lhe Planning Commission. Dan Bowers. Hastings We Welcome YOUR OPINION! Compose your thoughts to be shared with the community, and send "To The Editor" at The Banner. Box 8, Hastings. Ml. Beware of consumer fraud via mail To the editor: Consumer fraud is big business. Swindlers hate devised a multitude of ways to gain consumers’ confidence before relieving them of their hard-earned dollars. The U.S. Postal Service has partnered with several agencies to help educate con­ sumers about mail fraud schemes while providing them with the tools to recognize and combat fraud - no matter what the scheme. Every day decisions regarding anything from vacation plans to opening a credit card account expose unwary consumers to potentially fraudulent situations. The Postal Inspection Service receives about 75,000 mail fraud complaints each year. Based on those complaints and the active cases being investigated, here are the top five fraud schemes: • Advance fee loans: A con artist offers a "guaranteed loan" for a fee paid in advance; however, he or she has no ability to secure a loan for you. Instead, the swindler steals your fee and either disappears or bilks other unsuspecting victims while stalling you with excuses as to why your loan has not been refunded. • Prizes or sweepstakes: "Congratu­ lations! You’re the lucky winner of one of four prizes!" You simply have to pay a “processing fee" to find out what you’ve won. And it’s never anything of value. • Charity frauds: Either your money never gets to the charity, or the charily doesn't exist at all. The only one who ben­ efits from your generosity is the swindler. • Failure to render merchandise of ser­ vices: You may have ordered something by mail order or over the Internet in good faith - but the party you made the deal with has taken the money and run. • Employment schemes: “$$$$$Thou­ sands of High-Paying Government Jobs$$$$$$.” Rather then preparing you for existing vacancies, as they claim, the con artists charge you for materials you could have gotten for free from the hiring govern­ mental agency - which may or may not have job openings. These are only a list of some of lhe more common schemes. Others include: identity theft, travel schemes, foteign lotteries, chain letters, insurance fiiud. medical fraud, work-at-home schemes false billing and investment fraud. The most effective consumer protection is education. Unlike other crimes against citizens, consumer fraud victims must make a conscious drxision to participate. Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Joyce Bender. Postmaster Hastings Post Office Dems just as guilty To the editor: It is time Joe Kukasiewicz gets his head out of the sand, and look at Global Crossings along with Enron. The Democratic National Committee Chairman. "Terry McAuliffe" invested $100,000 and sold out before the demise of Global Crossings for 18 million dollars. Questionable? I think so. Clinton had the Global Crossing CEO as an overnight guest at the White House and low and behold, one million dollars was given to Clinton’s library! William S. Cohen. Clinton's Secretary of Defense, serves on the Global Crossings Board. Of nearly 2.8 million dollars in soft money, the majority went to lhe Democrats. So. Mr. Lukasiewicz, let the chips fall where they may. Louis Neeb Lake Odessa Hastings High School announces honor roll for second marking period Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Samantha Allcrding. Hillary Appleby, Angclia Aspinall, "Robert Baker, Dartcll Barnum, ‘Amanda Bcchlcr, "Carrie Bolthouse. Stephanie Buck, Adam Carroll. Drew Coleman, Jennifer Cottrell, "Stephanie Courtright. "Brad Currier. Kristie Daniels. Tiffany Davis. Danielle Dewey, Christopher Donalds. “Nicole Doozan, Angela Eggers. Macic Eldred, Chelsea Evans, "Kelli Flohr. Carol Furrow, Noemi Garza, Kristi Guidet, Michael Hubbard. •Melissa Hutchings, “Justin Hutchins, Jana Jackson, Joseph Keller, Jonathan Kendall, Heather Krebs. Molly Kruko, “Victoria Mahmat, “Emily Martin. Lynn McCallum, “Leslie McKay. Joseph Miller. Kcli Misak, Courtney Morrison, “Elizabeth Nida, Michael Nitz. Lindsay Overmirc, “Mark Peake. Cory PettcngilL Jeremy Pond, Alexis Powell. Heidi Schroll, Jennifer Schwartz. Lindsay Sides. “Emily Smith, •Jessica Storm. Kristen Straube, Zsofia Toporczy, ‘Tyler Tossava, Mary Traistcr, •Dianna VanBoven. Naomi Wada, Sara Wank, Lucas Warren, Ryan Wincbrenner and “Eiin Woodley. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Amy Abbott, Kyle Bellgraph. Erin Bradley. Rebecca Brisboe. Robert Bunge, Michael Case, MacKenzie Chaffee, Scott Conrad, Roberta Earl. Zachary Fulmer, Kristie Gibson. Theodore Greenfield, Sarah Haines, Tonya Hammett. Kara Hill. Jennifer Jenkins. Eric Kirchmeier. Rachel Newton, Bret Nugent. David Ockerman. Adam Reil, Christopher Rcmlcy. Jessica Roush, Jeremy Shilling. Richard Singer. Amanda Smith. Samantha Smith. Jesse Sweeney, Josef Swinkunas. Eric Vandcrvecn. Kevin Williams and David Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Noah Angeletti, Angela Baker. Julianna Benedict. Brandon Burke. Eric Carpenter. Ashley Define. Laura Dickinson. Richard Force. Jacob Triddlc. Brenton Heacock. Jack Holden. Robert Ireland. Ashley Keeler. Kate Martisius. James Medeiros. Carmen Noviskcy. Jason Ohcran. Ann Parker. Guy Pedersen Douglas Poll. Carol Radke. Joseph Shaeffer. Jessica Shellenbarger. Nicholas Taylor and Ronald Withams. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Laurence Adrianson. Molly Alderson. Megan Avery. Molly Benningficld". Jenna Bryans. “"Casey Cady. Justin Carley. “Brent Chappelow. Eliza Cheeseman. Amanda Clinton. Mindy Colvin. Donald Converse. Brittney Dobbins. Emily Dreyer. Amy Easey. Jeffery Eddy. Erin Fish. Joel Gibbons. Emily Heath. Katie Hcsterly. Joey Hinckley. Tiffany Howell. Teha Huss. Wendy Iler. Lyndsi Kenyon. Michael Kieffer. Craig Lauric. Amanda Lcpard. Arica Newton. Olivia Pare’. Justin Prater. “ Jessica Ranguette. Michael Rcnch. Christopher Rounds. Kathryn Safie. “Kerriannc Sherwood. Teresa Smith. Carrie Slow. Alicia Totten. Anna Walker. Kristina Welton, Matthew Windes, “Robert Freshmen Woodworth and Andrew Worth. High Honors (3.5-4.0) — “Elizabeth Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tamera Acker, Timothy Aspinall. Mariah Bachert, Alexander. Christopher Armstrong, Brian, i. Erin Bare, Jacquelyn Beduhn, Wyatt Baird. Jeffrey Baker. June Bishop, Dustin Benton, “Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon, Bowman, Stacey Buck. Amanda Burton. Andrew Conklin, Theresa Constantine, Brian DeVries, Thoms DeWitt, Brett Allison Cooney, Brian Cottrell, Kathleen Donley, Anthony Eisner. Elizabeth Gerber. Davis, Kevin Dickinson, “Catherine Fish, Emily Hoke. Amber Karrar, Derek Jaimeson Fisher. Jared Ford, “Sarah Prantz. Krallman, Samuel Krouse, Ryon Lear, Timothy Frey, Eric Frith, Tyler Fulmer, Danielle Long, Brandon Marlette, Tammuz Ashley Gielarowski, Bethany Gieseler, Mead. Cassandra Meade, Jessica Pond. Chad Girrbach, Andrew Griggs, Angela Colette Purucker. Steven Sckrecki, Nathan Hilbert, “Danielle Hodges, “Dan Hoffman, Selby, Corey Shafer, Jennifer Shaw, Kelsey Howell, Jason Hudson, "Amanda Jeramey Shoebridge. Nicole Swartz, Hurless, Ashley Ingle, Katrina Jacobs, John Dominic Tormen, Steven Tyrrell, Amanda Kinney, “Curtis Krallman, Jacquelin VanBurcn and Rick Volosky. Krouse, “Alexander Larson, Anna Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Alicia Lawrence, Kathryn Lawrence, Amber Bedford. Echo Burbank, Megan Butler, Lepard, Stephanie London, Ashely Lowe, Justin Cordray. Laura Dipert, Krystle “Amber Main, Joshua Maurer, Andrew Dunn. Cody Hussey. Joseph Lancaster, Mcpham, Michael Newsted, Adam Nini, Joshua Milleson, Bryan Myers, Rebekah Amber Peck, Christy Pohja, Shannon Poli, Nicholson, Nicki Noteboom, Jennifer Roy Pritchard, “Kristin Pufpaff, Savannah Peake, Michael Roslund, Christina Schantz, Ramsey, Evelyn Rappaport, Katie Ray, Brittani Schocmer. Dustin Schuch, Brook Taylor Raymond, Evelyn Roscoe, Kathlyn Sheldon. Tanya Stephens, Colin Rounds, Brandon Schwartz, Jennifer VanWingcn. Nicole Volstromcr. Samantha Shoebridge, Bridgette Stahl hood. “Jennifer Wallace and Brianna Wescott. Stout, Paula Taylor, “Luke Tossava, Graham Tuinstra, Stacy Tyrrell, Courtney Sophomores Wakley, “Brent Wallace and Joshua High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Victoria Wescott. Andrews. Ashley Belson, "Drew Bowman, Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jeffrey Alien, Jonathan Britten. Heather Carroll, Sarah Zachary Allen, Kayla Arnie, Jaymee Clevenger, Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn, Campbell, John Coolidge, Kurtus Daniels, Brian Doozan, Danielle Drumm. Mark Cody DePew, Tyler Eaton, Christopher Fcrrall. “Michael Fox. Whitney Garrison, Edwards, Aaron Fortier, Nathaniel Frame, Ashley Gibson, Randy Haire, Jami Hayes, Keri French, Heath Helmer, Jena Johnson, "Erin Hemcrling. Jonathan Henning, Kris Chrisopher Katje, Brent Kelley, Andrew Hcsterly. Daniel Hodges, “Matthew Kelly, Elizabeth Kruko, David Lewis, Hoffman. “Jonathan Hollister, Hilary Deric Lustcy, Kyle Lustey, Rachel Hutchins, Jill Jolley, Collin Kaiser, Jeremy Madison. Thomas Miller. Neil Moore, Lockwood, Stephanie McNally, Stephanie Hailey Norton, Nicole Noviskcy, Danielle Mills, Brittcny Mitchell, Angela Norris, Prough. Paul Wanland, Heidi Wear and Jennifer Quada, Heather Rising, Jami Kristin Williams. Shilling. “Samantha Slccvi, Nicholas Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Scott Thompson. A’icc Trout and “Patrick Allcrding, Nicole Cichanski, Megan Davis, Wilde. Michael Garrett, Alexandra Greenfield, Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins, Richard Krebs, William McKnight, Alyssa Heidi Amen, Amanda Becktel. Kristen Mennell, Kristen Munro, Natoshia Olin, Beckwith. Daniel Blair. Andrew Bolthousc, Charity Schantz, Christy Storm, Halie Ashley Bunge. Eric Byington. Adam Case. Terrel, Megan Ulrich, Sarah Walker, Caleb Case. Sara Clark. Jonathcn Steven Wilson, Duane Windes II and Daugherty, Carmen Desvoignes,. Nicole Melissa Wymer. Edwards. Ryan Ferguson. Mark French. Stacey Gibson. Thomas Girrbach. Heather Alternative Education Heinrich. Katie Hotchkiss. Amber Jewett. High Honors ((3.5 to 4.0) — “Adam Angela Jones, Bradley Kidder, Scott Branch, Nicole Dean, Stephanie Havens Larsen. Matthew l.ipstraw, Megan and Matthew Mays. McGandy. Ashley Miller. Andrea Murphy. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Joshua Hall, Brian Olmstead. Lucas Olmstead. Ryan Jessica Pachuta and John Straley. Prater, Justin Pratt. Kristie Pratt, Laura Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09) — Price. Kaila Quails. Andrew Roobol. Heather Holden. Amanda Rose. Eric Schiedel. Brenda Smith. Vincent Stavale. Morgan Steward. “ — Indicates 4.0 grade point average. Ashley Vannocker. Matthew Waller and Rachel Wolfe. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Matthew Aspinall. Erin Bernard. Amy Demond. Erica Hubka. Joseph Matthews. Krystal Miller. Shanon Reil, Peter Swiatck. Heath VanBelkum. Stephanie Woodworth and Decanne Wright. We Process COLOR FILM’ J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hartingg on M-43 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 Michael A. Sparks VERMONTVILLE - Michael A. Sparks, age 38, of Vermontville died Thursday. Feb. 14, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Michael A. Sparks was bom March 12. 1963, the son of Henry and Ann (Gautney) Sparks in Florence. Alabama. On May II. 1981 he married Jacqueline Norrell in Houston. Texas. Five years later, the couple moved io the Vermontville area to the closer to their fam­ ily. After completing high school, he was employed as an iron worker for many years while he pursued his college education. In 1995 he earned an associates degree in nursing from Kellogg Community College: and began a career as the director of nurs­ ing for area long term care providers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who also enjoyed coaching hockey, and softball. He was a great friend, and a great father and will be missed by all. Surviving Mr Sparks is his wife, Jackie Sparks. Vermontville: daughters. Tiffany Sparks. Vermontville. Stephanie Sparks. Vermontville; mother. Ann Symonds. Killen. AL; sister. Tammy Yates. Morristown. TN; step-brothers. Bill Symonds. Mike (Beth) Symonds. Brian (Sally) Symonds; step-sisters. Sharon (Richard) Craven, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father. Henry Sparks; brother. Marlon Sparks: and step-father. John Symonds. Services were held Monday. Feb. 18. 2002 at Maple Valley Chapel. Pastor bon Roscoe officiated. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Ml. Memorial contributions to the family for the Michael A. Sparks memorial college fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. tea Obitaaties Worship Together... William P. Czinder ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTMEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Oltmtcad (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service. 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 azn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night*. 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m .; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayion Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061 Worship Services Sun day. 11XX) am.: Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages always EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m ; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church Youth group Thursday s senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday &. Thursday 9 a.m to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6.00 pm Wcdncv day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 1100 a m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev Dand T Hustwick 948-9604 Tradmooal 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries: Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10 45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service; 7 XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Leisure Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sundav Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6XX) p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. group ministry, leadership train­ ing HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor 10: 30 a.m. David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m ; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bide 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 azn.; Worship 11 a.m.; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School tor all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from I l:00a m -l2:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Dur New Sunday School formal offers Life Ennchmeni Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great lime of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru Sth grade! Come out and join us al 301 E. Slate Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hasting* Rev Michael Amon. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Feb. 21 - 7.00 p.m. Crotsways Saturday. Feb. 23 - 10.00 a.m. Catechism 2; 1:30 p.m.. The Way; 800 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. Feb 24 - 8:00 A 10:45 a.m. Wbrship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 300­ 500 p.m.. Mission Disciples. Tuesday. Feb. 26 - 600 p.m . Sun­ day School Staff and Dinner; 7:00 p.m.. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Feb. 27 - 600 p.m. Supper. 700 p.m. Worship HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 a m. • Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments 11.00 a m. - Traditional Service elevator and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade. 231 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10 a.m HASTINGS FREE: METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd and Boh w ood Ladies Bible Studies. Time Fellowship and Faithful Men WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. School 9:30; Church Sunday Service ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pas’ut A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sundav at 9:30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES A Sptni-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-te south of Assyna Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am.. 6.00 pan ; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Oub for boys A girls age* 4-12. HASTINGS - Ralph Eduard Smith, age 71. of Hastings, long lime Hastings busi­ nessman. died Thursday. Feb. 14, 2002 a( Spectrum East in Grand Rapids. A naiiveof Winnsboro. (Franklin Parish) Louisiana, he was born March 10. 1930 and orphaned by his fourth birthday. He moved to Hastings in 1947 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. Ralph began working for the Marshall­ based Dairy Herd Improvement Associa­ tion in 1948. He was called to active duty in the United States Army in 1951 during the Korean conflict, he was first assigned to Newport News, VA and then to Goose Bay. Labrador where he served as a supply offi­ cer before his discharge in 1953 with rank of PVT (T). Ralph married Glenna E. Thurkettle Aug. 24. 1957 they were married for almost 45 years. Ralph also worked for Smith and Doster Farm Equipment in Delton and Oliver Machine Co. in Battle Creek.where he made parts for the U.S. Army’s B-32 fight­ er. In 1956 he look over operation of the Court House Gasoline Station on the comer of Broadway and Court St., soon after he started S&K Radiator Shop with partner. John Kelley. By 1971. he owned stations on the comer of Court and Jefferson streets as well as Stale Street end Michigan Ave. In 1972, the Stale Street operation was sold and 1974 the Court House Station was sold. The last operation known as Smitt’s Tire City was sold in 1982. In 1982. Ralph pur­ chased Hastings Oxygen Supply and moved to its current location on South Bedford Rd. in Hastings. Survivors include his wife, Glenna E. Smith of Hastings; son, Thomas (Tracy) Smith of Hastings; grandchildren, Brenda, Rachel, and Jordan; sister, Alcta (Gilbert) Payne; nephew, Kenneth Payne; special friends, Lynn and Dolores Stedge, William and Enie Hecker. Roger and Jeannette Clifton. Fr. Leon Pohl of Portage. Fr. Leon Whi’e of Flint, and Fr. Daniel Corkery of Simmspon. LA, Larry and Linda Higgins. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday. Feb. 19. 2002 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Fr. Richard Valls officiated. Burial was al Fl. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta with full military honors. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor Willard H Curtis. Parish Associate. Thurs­ day. Feb. 14 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Adult classroom Sunday. Feb. 17 - 8:30 a.m. Chan­ cel Choir. 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Chil­ dren's Worship; 10.00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:40 a m Chil­ dren's Worship. The 9.00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broad cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children s Worship is available during both Service*. Monday. Feb. 18 - 8:30 a m. Staff meets for prayer and planning; 7 XX) p.m.. Session Meeting. Tues­ 19 - 6:15 a m. Men's Bible Study ■ Church Lounge Wednesday. Feb. 20 - 600 p.m. Church Night Supper - Dining Rocm; 6 45 p.m Praise Team; 7:00 p.m Chancel Choir. 7:00 p.m Spanish Class for elementary students with Karen VanDenBcrg. day. Feb Pastors David and Rove MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special” For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 | Eldridge L Mast BATTLE CREEK - Eldridge L. Mast, of Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16. 2002. Mr. Mast was bom in Battle Creek on Jan. 8, 1911, the son of Gordon and Shirley (Lindsey) Mast. In the early 50’s he worked for the Barry County Telephone Company, and for many years he was a truck driver, retiring from White’s in Middleville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife. Maxine (Scrubb); sons. Max (Noreen) Mast of Cheybogan. David (Marilyn) Mast of Plano. TX and Charles Mast of Richland; a daughter. Burma (Sid) Kindig. of Kingmond. AZ; a brother, Gordon Mast Jr. of Waldo. KS; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. . Mr. Mast was preceded in death by his parents and a brother and a sister. A graveside service will be conducted at Brush Ridge Cemetery, at a later date. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. This infon.iation on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan More Obituaries on Page 7 | HASTINGS - Roland Hummell. age 90. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Feb. 13.2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom June 22, 1911 in Nashville, the son of George R. and Cora May (McPeck) Hummell. Roland worked for Goodyear Brothers in Hastings, The Royal Coach Company and retired from The Pet Milk Company after 33 years of service. Twenty-eight of those years as a truck driver. He continued lo work for the Commission on Aging of Barry County, delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors until the age of 80. He married Evelyn Oliver in December 1977. Roland enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, lawncare, hunting, fishing and also wood­ working. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, and his first wife Blanche E.S. (Hansen) Hummell. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Hummell of Hastings; sons, Jon (Delores) Hummell of Hastings, Harold (Bonnie) Hummel of Hastings, David (Gloria) Hummell of Nashville, Robert (Ruth) Hummell of Ionia, Gene (Nancy) Hummell of Nash­ ville; daughters. Shirley (Harry) Schultz of Middleville, Patricia (James) Orr of Middleville. Sandra (Alan) Barrigar of Goldendale, Washington, Mary Lester of Wyoming; step-daughter, Jackie (Dennis) Tomlinson of Corunna; 25 grandchildren; and 38 great grandchildren. Funeral sen ices were held Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 al the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Carla Smith officiated. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Hume in Hastings. ________ Betty J. Garvey_______ | NASHVILLE - Betty Jane Garvey (Stewart), age 76. of Nashville, unexpect­ edly passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12.2002 in Florida. The daughter of the late Henry and Thelma (Schnepp) Stewart, Betty was bom on June 30. 1925 in Lansing. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1944 and married her high-school sweetheart. Bernard Junior Garvey on Jan. 30<h of lhe same year. In 1946, after Bernard returned from WWII, they bought their life-long home in Nashville and moved in with their newborn daughter. Diana. They then added to their family, daughters Brinda a'ld Nancy and son. Bernie. Betty enjoyed entertaining and cooking for family and friends, playing the guitar and singing with her twin sister. Barbara, collecting dolls, sewing, being a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Eastern Star and the Young Mother’s Club, wintering in Florida, and The Wheel of Fortune. Together. Betty and family spent sum­ mers at their cottage, winters snowmobiling. square dancing, micro midget racing and spending time together. She will be remembered as a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandma and friend; especially for lhe exceptional care she gave Bernard in his time of need. She is survived by her children. Brinda and Dave Hawkins. Nancy and Richard Byrd, Bernie and Donna (Decker) Garvey, all of Nashville; grandchildren. Heather (Allen) Bross, Stacee (Scott) English. Marcee (Brian) Chaterdon. Retha (Steve) Fox. Mindy (Dennis) Downing. and BeeGee Garvey; great grandchildren. Alex and Colyn Reed and Jacob Bross: her twin sister. Barbara (Raymond) Barlond; broth­ er, Harold (Bessie) Stewart; sister. Judy (Bob) Bigford. Bill (Anita) Stewart: sistersin-law. Mclva Turner and Marie Garvey. Preceding her in death was her husband. Bernard Garvey Jr.; parents. Henry and Thelma (Schnepp) Stewart; daughter. Diana Garvey. Services were held Sunday. Feb. 17, 2002 at Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated, interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. MI. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville, MI. HASTINGS - William P. Czinder, age 69, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002 at St. Lukes Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Czinder was bom on March 13,1932 al Nunica MI. the son of John and Ruth (Sickles) Czinder. He was raised in the Nunica area and attended Nunica schools, graduating in 1950 from Coopersville High School. He was a four year U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He attended Wayne State University in Wayne. Nebraska where he received a bachelor’s degree in educa­ tion. He was married to Alma L. Lane on May 21. 1955 and moved to Hastings in 1963. Mr. Czinder’s teaching career span 31 years. He retired in 1988 from Hastings Public Schools after 25 years, teaching government and economics at Hastings High School. He had previously taught in Muskegon and Shelby. Michigan. Mr. Czinder also co-owncd the former Century 21-Czinder Realty in Hastings for several years. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings Elks Lodge, was an avid golfer and a member of Yankee Springs Golf Club, enjoyed fishing, was a Nascar Racing enthusiast, an avid Michigan State fan. enjoyed travelling, spending tinYe with his grandchildren. Mr. Czinder is survived by his wife, Alma; daughters. Barbara Czinder and fiance Robert Ryan of Jacksonville. FL, Deborah Czinder and special friend Phillip Shook of Nashville, MI. Judith (Steven) Heath of Wyoming, MI; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher Heath. Michael and Trevor Grogan; mother. Ruth Czinder of Wyoming. MI; brother, John (Pali) Czinder of Hastings. Donald (Patsy) Czinder of White Lake. MI; 31 nieces and nephews; 42 great nieces and nephews; brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws. Preceding him in death were his father, John Czinder. Sr. in 1999 and a brother; Amok! Czinder. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Feb. 20. 2002 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Rev. Father Alfred J. Russell cele­ brant. Burial was at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Rev. Father Larry King, officiated. In lieu of flowers the family has request­ ed that memorial contributions be made to The William P. Czinder Memorial Scholarship Fund, Hastings Area Schools. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Kevin A. Sheffield DELTON - Kevin A. Sheffield, age 35, of Delton, went to be with his Savior on Feb. 18, 2002. Kevin was bom in Hastings, MI, on July 19. 1966. the son of Gordon and Myrna (Greenman) Sheffield. He was a 1985 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School where he was a mem­ ber of the band and ski club. Kevin was a member of the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church where he was very active in working with children and the churches youth group. Kevin enjoyed skiing, fishing, bowling, drawing, putting models together, working in the flower garden, but he especially loved spending time with his family. He was an employee of Jarvis Pemco. Members of his family include, his par­ ents. Gordon and Myrna Sheffield; his wife, Mary (Cochran), whom he married on Jan. 4. I°92; a son. Joshua; brother and sister­ in-law. Wayne and Edna Sheffield; a broth­ er-in-law, Jerry Goylar; grandparents. Gamer and Lucille Greenman; grandmoth­ er. Lauraine Sheffield; niece and nephew, Christina and Jason Sheffield; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandfather. Craig Sheffield; a grandma. Grace Cochran; and uncles. Dean and Dennis. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. Feb. 21. 2002. at I p.m. at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Pastor Len Davis, officiating. Interment at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services. Kalamazoo, will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funerai Home, Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 - Page 7 yAtea Obit Katies - George T Despres GRAND RAPIDS - George T. Despres, age 82, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Freeport, died Sunday, February 17, 2002 at Spectrum Health-Butterwonh Campus. Mr. Despres was bom on September 16, 1919 in Cusson. Minnesota, the son of George and Anna Marie (Brandstetter) Despres. He was raised in the Manistee, MI area and attended schools there, graduating in 1936 from Manistee High School. He married Margaret R. Squire:; in 1941 and has resided in the Grand Rapids, Freeport. Big Rapids and Manistee areas. Mr. Despres was employed by Western Union as a telegrapher, several years ago. He has been in failing health for the past several years. George was a veteran of WW II in the U.S. Army and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed roller-skating, bicycling, was a train enthusiast, and an avid reader Mr. Despres is survived by wife, Margaret of Ada; sons, Thomas "Ted" (Anne) Despres of Columbus. Ohio. John (Karen) Despres of Freeport, Rodger (Noemi) Despres of Ada, Kenneth (Nancy) Despres of Colorado Springs, CO; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Tracy of Scottville, MI, Elizabeth "Betty" Vadeboncoeur of Los Altos, CA, Dcloris Hoover of York, PA; special grandniece, Pam Willemstein; special grandnephew, Chad Jackiewitcz; 23 nieces and nephews; 64 great nieces and nephews; 20 great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and infant sister, Dorothy Despres. Visitation will be held Thursday. February 21, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings until funeral time. Services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, Rev. Father Alfred J. Russell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LANSING - Diane K. Augustine, age 60, of Lansing, died Thursday, February 14. 2002. Diane was born July 11, 1941 in Hastings, the daughter of Douglas and Marjorie Hindes. She married David Augustine on November 29, 1963. She was a devoted wife, mother and daughter. Diane worked side by side with her husband in both their Standard Oil Business's in Lansing and Traverse City. She liked working outdoors in the yard, and going to auctions for antiques, refinishing woodwork. She also enjoyed football, reading and spending time with her family She is survived by her husband, David of 38 years; two sons, Craig and his wife, Kelley of Traverse City, and Alan and his wife, Lori of Lyons; her mother, Marjorie Hindes of Hastings; and brother, Bryce Hindes of Rolla, Missouri; and some very close friends. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 3, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at lhe Palmer Bush Delta Chapel with Pastor Dave Selleck officiating. For those wishing memorials may be made to the Ingham Hospice Services of Lansing at 825 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 48912 in Diane's memory. Arrangements made by Palmer Bush Delta Chapel Funeral Home, Lansing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice or Hastings Moose Lodge Building Repair Fund. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Elton W. Lawrence Home of Hastings. RAPID CITY - Elton W. Lawrence, 87, of Rapid City, passed away on Feb. 13, at his home. Elton was bom on Dec. 15, 1914 in Clearwater Township, Alden. MI, to Roy Ellsworth and Leota Inez (Isenbarger) Lawrence. Elton graduated from Rapid City High School, Kalkaska County Normal and held a bachelors and masters degrees from Michigan State University. During 40 years in the field of education. Elton taught first in rural schools in Kalkalska and Macomb counties. For 22 years he taught Vocational Agriculture at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. The remaining years of his career he spent as the director of guidance for this school system. On Aug. 30. 1937 he married Clairbel ••Claire” Morrison, daughter of Allan and Maude (Lincoln) Morrison. Elton was an active member of the Alden United Methodist Church. He was a charter mem­ ber and past president of the Middleville Lions Club. For several years Elton was clerk for the Village of Middleville. Elton is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 64 years. Claire; his children. David M. Lawrence of Middleville and T. Mark (Barbara) Lawrence of Howell. MI; his grandchil­ dren, Eric A. (Katherine) Grafmi Iler of Bloomfield Hills. Ml. Philip (Traci) Lawrence of Grandville. Ml. Gregory Lawrence of Middleville and Grand Rapids. Ml, Andrew Lawrence and Rebecca Lawrence of Howell; great-grand­ children Kevin Grafmiller. Andrew Lawrence and Victoria Lawrence; his sister. Thelma Hart of Birmingham; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. Elton was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his brother. Norman R. Lawrence and his daughter. Phyllis Ann (Lawrence) Grafmiller. The funeral service was conducted on Saturday. Feb. 16th at Alden United Methodist Church. Rev. Richard Matson officiated. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorials may be made in behalf of Elton Lawrence to Alden United Methodist Church or Munson Hospice. Arrangements by Wolfe Funeral Home. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call. .945-9554 I Earl L Jones| DELTON - Earl L. Jones, age 89. of Delton. Michigan, passed away at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday. Feb. 14. 2002. Mr. Jones was bom on June 16, 1912 in Tipton. Indiana the son of William Jones and Stella (Campbell). On Jan. 29, 1934 he married Marian C. (Powell) Jones, who preceded him in death on June 12. 1999. He previously lived in Tipton until 1976. He retired from Oaks Manufacturing in Tipton in 1975 and was a member of West Street Christian Church in Tipton. Mr. Jones is survived by one son, Robert Jones of Delton; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife* and brothers and sisters. Services were held on Monday, Feb. 18. 2002 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton. IN. Rev. Phil Curran officiated. Interment at Normanda Cemetery. Tipton County. Memorials may be sent to West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West Street. Tipton. IN. 46072. Arrangements were made by YoungNichols Funeral Home. Tipton. IN. Thomas S. Sliwoski SHELBYVILLE - Thomas S. Sliwoski. of Fawn Lake. Shelbyville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday. Feb. 16. 2002 at his home under the loving care of his family, friends and Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice. His life began March 12. 1932 in Chicago. IL a son of Steve and Estelle “Sally” (Janicki) Sliwoski. When Tom was a senior in high school, his family moved to a farm in rural Fennville. After high school he attended Western Michigan University and later was stationed for two years at Camp Gordon. Georgia where he served in the Army at the time of the Korean Conflict. Following the service. Tom returned to the area. On Jan. 17. 1970 he married the former Janet Kay Hoyt and they made their home at Fawn Lake ever since. He was employed as a medical electron­ ics technician at Borgess Medical Center for 25 years retiring in 1994. Tom has been a long time member of Orangeville Baptist Church where he served as treasurer and for 9 years co-pro­ duced the outdoor Live Nativity. Tom was an avid reader and has always been ambitious. Whether it be working around lhe home he loved, at church or qui­ etly helping others; he always kept busy. Tom was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and walking. For the past several years Tom and Jan have been mem­ bers of Big Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association near Ludington where they have been lighthouse keepers four times. Tom loved giving lours and sharing his knowledge of the lighthouse. Tom and Jan also enjoyed traveling and have wintered 10 years at Siesta Key in Florida. Another highlight of their life was hosting foreign exchange students from Finland. Tom dearly loved his family. They include his wife, Jan; two sons, Richard Sliwoski and Mark (Cheryl) Sliwoski; two daughters, Sally Sliwoski and Valerie (David) Jasperson; a sister, Louise Krogel; two brothers, Robert and William Sliwoski; 11 grandchildren; many Sliwoski and Hoyt nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles, cousins; special friends. Robert Wellington and Durrell McKenzie; caring neighbors, ’church family and friends. Preceding in him in death were his par­ ents and a son, John VanDussen. A service to celebrate his life and faith was held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002 at Orangeville Baptist Church. Pastor Dan Bowman leading the service. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Orangeville. Memorials are suggested to Big Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association or Rural Bible Mission. Arrangements were made by Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwe’I Chapel. Edgar E “Ed" Backe HASTINGS - George E. Wibalda, age 79, of Hastings, died Tuesday. February 19. 2002 at his residence. Mr. Wibalda was bom on May 6. 1922 in Delton. MI., lhe son of Peter and Minnie (SitzJer) Wibalda. He was raised in the Delton area and attended area schools, graduating in 1940 front Delton High School. He married Laura H. Hallock on July 21, 1941 and moved to Hastings the same year. George was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 38 years, retiring in 1977. Mr. Wibalda brought the original Dairy Queen franchise to Hastings in 1968 and operated the business until 1970. Mr. Wibalda was a two year WW II Navy veteran, serving from 1944 to 1946. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, served 18 years on the Hastings Area School Board and 10 years on the Barry Intermediate School Board. He also served on various Hope Township Boards, was an avid sportsman, enjoyed watching the natural wildlife on the farm near Shultz, where he lived for 50 years. He enjoyed traveling and often shared his slides with patients in area nursing homes. George is survived by wife, Laura; daughter, Nancy (Jim) Campbell of Hastings; sons, William (Sharon) Wibalda of Gamer, North Carolina, John Wibalda of Ypsilanti, Ml; five grandchildren; two great granddaughters; sisters, Kathryn Herbert of Delton. MI and Dorothy Herbert of Delton. MI; many nieces and nephews; and host of friends. He was preceded in death by parents; infant daughter. Sally; sister. Florence Cheney. Visitation will be held Friday, February 22, 2002 from 5-8 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2002 al 11KJO A.M. al Cedar Creek Bible Church, Dr. Brent Branham and Rev. Robert Norton officiating. Burial will be at East Hickory Comers Cemetery, Barry Twp., Barry County, MI. HASTINGS - Edgar F. "Ed" Backe. age 71, of Hastings. Master Builder and President of Backe Construction. Inc. of Hastings, died Monday. February 18, 2002 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mr. Backe was bom on February 16, 1931 in Hastings. MI the son of Claude F. and Lydia L. (Long) Backe. He was raised in Hastings. Coats Grove and Woodland, and attended schools there. He married Beverly A. Miller on October 20, 1950. Edgar served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, March 27. 1952 until March 12,1954. Mr. Backe was founder and president of Backe Constructin. Inc. for the past 47 years. He was a member and president of Barry County Home Builders Association. "Spike* member of the National Home Builders Association, member Michigan Home Builders Association, member of Hastings Moose Lodge, Nashville V.F.W. Post *8260. director Emeritus of lhe Main Street Savings Bank of Hastings, serving over 30 on the Board of Directors. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, hunting, watching and caring for the deer in his back yard, and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Backe is survived by wife, Beverly; son. Steven (Missy) Backe of Hastings; three grandchildren, Chelsea. Alex and Megan; sisters, Ruth Giles, of Bath, Ohio. Helen Aspinall of Hastings; brother, Harry Backe of Hastings; mother-in-law. Gladys Richardson of E. Tawas and formerly of Nashville; brother-in-law, Neal (Barbara) Miller of E. Tawas; sister-in-law. Betty Backe of Hastings; many nieces and nephews; host of friends. He was preceded in death by parents; brother-in-laws, Kenneth Aspinall and Dale Giles; father-in-law, Max H. Miller; and step father-in-law. Ralph Richardson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. George E. Speas officiating. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Park with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Bible Church or Parkinson's Foundation. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Alvis M. Smith ALTO - Alvis M. Smith, age 79, of Alto, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002. Mr. Smith was a member of Evergreen Missionary Church, American Legion-Carl Johnson Post, and an avid bowler. He is survived by his wife, Nina; chil­ dren. Janice Marcell of CA, Robert (Jan) Smith of Kent City, Pamela (John) Brummel of Alto, Kenneth Smith of NH; grandchildren, Mike and Ron Marcell, Brett Smith, Shannon (Glenn) Crabtree, Jennifer and Jonathan Brummel; four great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jessie Smith of OK; several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002 at lhe Evergreen Missionary Church, 10501 Settlewood, Lowell. Rev. Glenn Marks officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association­ Emphysema. Arrangements were made by Roth-Gerst Funeral Home. Alton "Al" A. Olmstead Ruth E. Kienzle BATTLE CREEK - Alton “Al” A. Olmstead. 57. of Battle Creek. Michigan, died Feb. 14. 2002. Mr. Olmstead was bom Aug. 19. 1944 in Lansing. Michigan the son of Chester P. and Ruth (Abbott) Olmstead He was a truck driver and loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife. Linda (Harmon) Olmstead; daughter. Barbara (Stephen) Forest; son. David (Anna) Olmstead; step-daughter. Wendy Piffer. all of Vermontville. II grandchildren, two great grandchildren; brother. Robert richardson of Mulliken; and half-sister. Illa Cogswell of Manton. He was preceded in death by his brother. Chester Olmstead in 1996. Memorial services were held Monday. Feb. 18. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Michigan. R. Raymond Rossell officiated. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. George E. Wibalda GRAND RAPIDS - Ruth E. Kienzle (Deeg), age 95, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her precious Savior on Monday. Feb. 18. 2002. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band of 41 years. Frank: and sisters. Velma and Bertha. She is survived by her son and daughter­ in-law. Gary and Sheila Kienzle; grandchil­ dren. Scott and Sara, all of Grand Rapids; nieces. Margaret (Richard) Sebold of Fort Wayne. IN. Nigel (John) Hoyt, and Marilyn Tellman. both of Naples. FL; and her cousin and best friend, Geraldine Klahn of Lake Odessa. Mi. Funeral and committal services will be held at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. 330 Crescent St.. NE, with visita­ tion preceding from 5 to 7 p.m. at lhe church. The family request memorials be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Reyers North Valley Chapel. 2815 Fuller Avenue. NE. 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Pledge sheets are avail­ able at Felpausch, Carl’s Supermarket in Delton, the Dowling Corner Store, the Hastings Shell service sUtion. Michigan Works, the Nashville Shell station. Clover­ dale C-Store, Grannie’s Store. Middleville Shell station, Nesbitt’s Market, many area churches and the CAA offices at 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. For more information, call 948-4260. Subscribe to The Banner. Call 945-9554 Ann landers Second chance Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from "California Question Mark." whose newly widowed father be­ came romantically involved with "Jane." one of his late wife’s caregivers. She didn’t want Dad to bring Jane to a family event. Thank you for saying that some people heal faster than others. My first wife died after a long bout with cancer. She was only 35 years old. I remar­ ried six months later, to her best friend, and we have been happily married for almost 30 years. The truth is. my mourning began when I found out my wife’s illness was ter­ minal. By the time she died. I had finished my grieving. I understand that children may feel dif­ ferently about how much time is needed to mourn, but they are not in the same position as a spouse who is living through it. Marry­ ing again so soon did not diminish my feel­ ings for my first wife. It only underscored what a wonderful marriage I had and how much I wanted the opportunity to experi­ ence that love again. - St. Peters. MO. Dear St. Peters: I’m glad you found hap­ piness a second time. Here’s another letter with a different viewpoint: My husband left me eight years ago for a "friend" he'd been having an affair with, and I found myself single again at the age of 45. Most of the widowers I encountered had already met their next wife within two months of the first wife’s death. Most re­ married within a year. Divorced, widowed and single women chase after widower* because they are the “prime catches" of available men. These predatory women read the death notices and take food to the widower’s home in the first week after the death. One widower I dated informed me that he was a “hot com­ modity" and intended to make the rounds of all the women while still in his glory. Available in Rockland County. N.Y. Dear Rockland County: Such behavior is appalling, but not surprising. Some women arc desperate for a mate, they will do what­ ever it takes. Of course, it helps that the men are so eager to be taken. Thanks for cluing me in. Predatory girls Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to "California Question Mark." It didn't surprise me in the least that the man had hooked up with his wife’s caregiver. The caregiver may even have been after him while his wife was dying. She blew it? Dear Ann Landen: 1 cannot confide in anyone I know, so I’m hoping you will help me out. I used to work for a large company and often did business with a nice salesman I’ll call “Dwayne." Dwayne was an attrac- live man, but he was married and had three children. Although we often met for lunch or dinner meetings. I never thought twice about getting involved with him. We were friendly, but it was strictly business, and nothing ever happened between us. Last year. I found a new job w ith another company. After two months. Dwayne called and suggested we meet for dinner to “catch up." After dinner, we went to a club and had a few drinks. Dwayne confided that his wife had been cheating on him and they were separated I got a little tipsy and started behaving stupidly I don’t really re­ member much after that, but Dwayne w*as a true gentleman. He took me home, and I passed out after he left. I am so embarrassed by my behavior I don’t know what to do. Now that Dwayne may be available. I find myself thinking about him constantly. 1 worry that he con­ siders me a drunken idiot who cannot con­ trol herself. I have written him an e-mail, apologizing for my appalling behavior, but he hasn’t responded. I want to make sure that our friendship will continue and his opinion of me improves. Should I write hint again? Is it too late to make amends? Please give me some of your sage advice. - No More Drinks in Illinois. Dear Illinois: Your signature is good ad­ vice. I say. write Dwayne one more time and apologize again, if he doesn’t respond, forget about him and move on. Pay respects 2002 BARRY HOME SHOW From nuts & bolts to HLLyour home improvementneeds... See us at Barry Home Show & Expo... Feb. 22, 23 & 24 BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS $3 Admission for Adults Children FREE • $6 Whole Family Bis. FmnilsL Event! 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State Employees Credit Unkm Daval Used Furniture & Antiques Chapple Realty Lcafguard of Michigan Barb's Faux Walls CAN Supply Barlow Florist & Christian Bookstore White Bridge Wood Sales Welton's Heating & Cooling Quality Gazebos & Uwn Furniture Terry McKinney Poured Walls Waddell and Reed Financial Services Powers Bath Systems of Battle Creek HWC Home Works Corporation PS Fencing Exchange Financial Buer Well Drilling Kevin's Draperies & Fine Furniture Schondelmayer Bar-B-Q & Tent Rental SHOW HOURS: FrL-SaL 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dear Ann Landers: I have been fishing buddies with"Frank” for almost 20 years. Two years ago. Frank became quite ill. and I began spending a lot of time with him and his family. In the process. I became quite friendly with his wife. One thing led to an­ other. and we had an affair. I felt terribly guilty, and so did she. and we broke it off after a few months. I even sought counseling to get over it. Mean­ while, Frank’s condition is now terminal, and he will probably die soon. I cannot bring myself to go to his funeral. After all. I betrayed him. However, his children may be hurt if 1 don’t show up, and there might be questions if I’m not there. Please tell me what to do. I am - Guilty in Dallas. Texas. Dear Guilty: Your absence at the funeral will create more problems than it will solve. Put aside your guilt for the day, and fulfill your obligation to Frank by showing up at his funeral and paying your respects. Move away Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have lived next door to my in-laws for 18 years. I adore my mother-in-law. She is my best friend and a wonderful woman. Ten years ago. my husband's oldest sister moved back into town and bought a house two doors away. This woman has taken it upon herself to give me unwanted advice, reprimand my children, check out my pos­ sessions and compare them to hers, criticize my clothing, my hair, my furniture, you name it. Her children arc worse. They come into my house when no one is home, cat my food and use our things. They arc rude and inconsiderable, and they drive me ab­ solutely crazy. For the sake of family harmony, I have put up with my sister-in-law for 10 years, but I can’t take it for one more second. My mother-in-law knows her daughter is a royal pain, but she loves her anyway. I have tried to be nice to my sister-in-law, but the situation never improves. Do you have any advice for me? - End of the Rope in Utah. Dear End of the Rope: Arc you willing to move to another part of town? That is the only way you can keep your sister-in-law at a distance while staying close to your mother-in-law. Meanwhile, try not to take the woman so seriously. And for heaven’s sake, keep your doors locked when you’re not at home. Kids not special Dear Ann Landers: I have three children under the age of 5. My husband and I adore them, and their grandparents love them to distraction. The problem is my husband’s brother and his wife. Whenever the children arc around, “Bryan and Ethel" barely acknowledge them. The children love to be held, and of­ ten crawl all over their aunt and uncle to play, but neither Bryan nor Ethel will pick them up or say a kind word. Thcj treat the children as if they arc unwanted pets and ig­ nore them. I am tired of putting up with these self­ absorbed people. What should I say to them to make them more loving relatives to my children? - San Diego Mother. Dear San Diego: Too many loving parents think their children arc so adorable, no one can resist them. This is usually not the case. Your children should not be crawling all over people, and Bryan and Ethel do not have to admire them. Stop forcing the chil­ dren on the relatives, and perhaps when they are old enough to carry on a conversa­ tion, the relationship will improve. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Get your color film processed at J-Ad Graphics FAST SERVICE plus QUALITY PRODUCT! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.February 21. 2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIMC. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The life and times of the Willits Family (Part VHI) By Joyce F. Weinbrccht Helen Willits Kesler wrote about her family and their life in Barry County . Helen was a teacher always and her memoirs reflect her love of leaching as she inserts bits of folklore and folk history into her sto­ ry She continues to write: "February seemed to be a month that brought tragedy to our family. In February. 1931. Louclla died. Il was so unnecessary. Today, doctors have knowledge that early doctors didn’t have. Many babies were bom at home Some doctors would come to the home. Her doctor was not feeling well so his wife suggested another doctor. Without going into detail. Carroll called that doctor and still a third doctor before one came to them. Louella was already dead. "Our family has always been proud of Carroll. I’m sure that he would not tell you of that experience. There must still be a great deal of hurt that he would not tell you of that experience. There must still be a great deal of hurt because he was only 12 years old at lhe time. Archie was carrying out Louclla’s wishes to gel Mother, as she felt that she needed mother with her. “She left three boys. Carroll. Donald and Laurel, and a girl. Casma. Archie did real well caring for the family. "Wilson and Lucile took Clayton and me to the World’s Fair in Chicago and while we were gone. Archie’s house burned. All lhe buildings on that farm were in good condi­ tion. So Archie fixed up a place for lhe fam­ ily while lhe house wa.c be>ng rebuilt. "It was remarkable the progress that the folks made in a few years on lhe farm. It took a good deal of planning and adjusting to the limitations that the farm presented. Because the farm was so hilly, all the spots of low ground that had rich dark soil were drained and planted to some crop. One such spot was south of the bam. It had grown up to nanny berry bushes and hummocks of grass. "As you will probably never see a nanny berry bush I will describe the berry for you. It was dark blue and grew in bunches. The berries were a little larger than the head of a match. The skin and pulp would slide off lhe big Hat pit leaving a sweet taste in your mouth. They were not something that you would cat. only something to taste. "With the lack of exciting things to do. we often tried things that were new to us. Back in the big woods there were spice bushes with buds that tasted like allspice. Wild gooseberry bushes, the berries cov­ ered with thorns, were another favorite treat in the woods. After father pulled out the nanny berry bushes he began to plow the plot. The bumble bees had made nests in lhe grass hummocks. They poured out of their nests and stung the horses. You can imagine how difficult it was to gel the hors­ es untangled and out of lhe lot. Before he could plow the plot kerosene had to be poured into their nests at night to kill lhe bees. "The soil was so poor that wheat could not grow. So Father planted rye and oats. Rye would grow on very poor soil and the straw and roots would help loosen the soil. Oats were needed for the horse feed and even a small crop would help. Father plant­ ed buckwheat, which he turned under while it was still green and along with the manure used for fertilizer, the soil became richer, especially after father got more livestock. He was then able to raise both wheat and com. "In the spring, as soon as the ground dried out some, my father planted a field of oats. Oats could even endure a light snow and still survive. In fact, they did well in cool weather. He next plowed a field of com and fitted it with the spring tooth har­ row. walking behind the drag as he called it. Clayton Willits with his stepdaughter, Jeanette Raymond Willits, son of Clayton and Laura Willits. He attempted to get the corn planted around the I Oth of May. "Farmers had their own signs by which they planted their crops. My father wanted his com planted by the time oak leaves were the size of squirrel’s ears. Experience told him that corn would ripen before lhe first frost in lhe fall if he got it in by that time. Of course, the weather really deter­ mined lhe size of the crop. A drought or a hailstorm could wipe out a crop, no matter how carefully it was planted. "In the fall, after a frost, the com was cut and shocked. A long pole was attached to a frame, sort of like a sawhorse. As lhe com was cut. it was set upright on each side of the pole, beginning in the back. When enough was stacked, a band of two corn­ stalks tied together was put around the corn stalks near the top. The com horse was pulled out and another shock begun until the field was finished. It was allowed to cure in the shock before it was husked. “The fodder, (corn stalks) were tied in bundles and taken to lhe barn for cattle feed. The corn was pul in a crib and the best ears sorted out for seed. Mice were com­ mon. so seed com had to be kept from them usually on wires strung up. "Farmers were pretty much self suffi­ cient. Horses were used to prepare the soil and cultivate the crops. The hay and oats to feed the animals were raised on the farm so there was little expense, except for harness­ es. or perhaps liniment for medicine. The horses also contributed natural fertilizer to enrich the soil. Cows supplied milk and but­ ler plus meal and the manure that was spread as fertilizer. With lhe hogs there would usually be at least one brood sow that would produce a litter or pigs, which in turn supplied pork. hams, bacon and a variety of What’s Coming to Town? Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St.. Hastings. MI 49058 Construction plans are currently underway for Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village in Hastings, (just off of East State Street). The planned project will be a multi-phase retirement community offering: • Assisted Living and Memory Care for Seniors Opening Spring 2002 Please call <h to dfocover all that thia coanMaity has to offer. 616-897-0200 A Leisure Living Managed Coiuoanv • www.lrisurv-llvlno.cQm------------------ - pork products. When the remaining pigs got to be 250 pounds they would be sold for cash. "It was some time before there was plen­ ty of feed for the livestock. Father plowed up the muck ground and planted it to sugar beets. They grew huge and made a lot of feed for the cows. It was necessary to have a place to store them because when freezing weather came, sugar beets would soon spoil. "They built a root cellar in a sand bank near lhe barn. The sides and top were cement with a dirt floor. It was entirely cov­ ered with sand with a tile on the top for ven­ tilation. There was an overhang in front with a recessed door. Com fixlder filled ’hat space, giving access to the contents all win­ ter long. For many years it was wonderful storage for apples, potatoes and other root crops. The year that lhey planted the sugar beets, when the weather turned cold they pulled those huge beets, lopped them and stored them in lhe root cellar. 1 still remem­ ber my mother tugging on those big beets. "Women wore dresses when they worked in the fields at that time. Mother wore a Mother Hubbard dress almost to her ankles. As she struggled with the beets, her dress got dirty almost to her knees. She was exhausted, but when she went to the house she had to take off her dirty clothes and take a bath before she could start supper. "A pan full of chips from the wood shed for a quick hot fire was something which I could do. I became mother’s legs at an ear­ ly age. Because we had no refrigeration everything had to be kept in the basement. When my mother made biscuits. I can still hear my mother say ’Helen run down in the cellar and bring me two cups of buttermilk and a half cup of cream.’ "Mother and I worked together. If she went to the garden we worked together picking whatever she wanted for a meal. Not only did I get the potatoes from the basement, but mother and I held the big dishpan between us, on our laps. I peeled about as many potatoes as Mother. I took a snip off of every potato. I can guarantee that every potato tastes different. After the pota­ toes were ready to be cooked my long suf­ fering mother let me fry slices of potato on the stove lop. We didn’t use any grease so the slices charred and we ate them, hot off of lhe stove. Evelyn still remembers the treat that we thought we had. It was the many little things that she did or let us do that we remember about Mother with such fondness. “As spring brought planting to lhe farmer, spring brought spring cleaning to lhe life of a farmer's wife. Since house cleaning was quite different from what you can imagine. I will try to give a word pic­ ture of it. "There was the weekly cleaning with floors being swept with a broom. Usually there was also quite a bit of dust on the fur­ niture. There was no linoleum, so wooden floors were me pped. “But that was only lhe weekly cleaning. Spring cleaning took more than a day and lots of work. Until lhe healing stove could be taken outside, spring cleaning had to wait. Taking out the heating stove was at least a two-man job. The stove pipe had to be loosened at the joints and tenderly car­ ried outside to empty the ashes and soot. The emptied ashes then had to be taken to the ash pile in lhe back yard. "All the furniture was loaded into lhe bedroom and the pictures and curtains tak­ en down. The curtains were washed and lightly starched the next day. The carpet was loosened and put on the clothesline to be beaten to get out the dust. If it was a rag carpet lhe strips were cut apart and washed. As there was no pads to put under the car­ pet they used clean straw under the carpet. "When the old straw was taken to the bam lhe floor was swept and scrubbed w ith soapy water, rinsed and allowed to dry overnight. New clean straw was spread on the floor, then the carpel was stretched and again lacked down to the floor. Before lhe windows and woodwork were washed lhe strip that kept out the cold were removed. "Then the windows and woodwork were cleaned. If the window trim and ceiling needed painting, it would be done al that time, though that was not necessarily a yearly affair. Until the 1930s a clean towel fastened to the broom was used to clean smoke oft ihe walls. Early wall paper. 5 cents a single roll and ten cents a double roll, was not very strong. In the 1930’s a wallpaper cleaner, a thick dough much like play dough was invented. It was a pink sub­ stance that removed the smoke without damaging lhe wallpaper as it picked up the dirt. It was kneaded in your hands, bringing the clean substance to the surface and the black surface inside. When the substance was dirty inside, it was thrown away and a clean piece was used to go further “Clayton graduated from Hastings High School in June 1925. A rather unusual otter came to him. Julia Lathrop, a nurse, had a job offer from a hospital in California. She and her mother were going to drive their car from Barry County to California. They asked Clay ton to accommodate lhem to do part of the driv ing and be ready to fix the tire, if they had a flat tire "This would pose no problem today, but at that time such a trip was a real challenge Maps were not so common. Roads weie dirt. Dust followed your car and when two cars met they drove in to each others dust making it almost impossible to sec lhe road. "This was before the time of big bill boards The first signs were Burma Shave signs. But they were humorous signs and gave no directions. The main highways went down the main streets of lhe towns. "There was usually a wooden sign on the outskirts of the town with lhe name of the town. Most little villages didn’t have a gasoline pump. There was no gas gauge on the Model T. so it was necessary to keep track ot the amount of gasoline, which you had in the lank. This was quite an operation in itself. The gas tank was under the seat. To check the gas you had to remove the seat, lake out the stick that came with lhe car. stand it upright in the lank. The gasoline would wet the stick so you could tell how much gas was in the lank. It might be miles before there was another gas station, so this was something you dare not neglect. "The tires on the Model T were 33 1/2 inches. There was so little bearing surface on lhe road that flat tires were common. The manufacture of rubber was not well perfected so the life of tires al that time was very short Men had a vulcanizing kit that they used to patch the inner tubes As part of the car a tire pump was furnished You held it down with your feet and the air was pumped by hand into the tire.’’ More about the life of lhe Willits Family next week. Soaa.1 News McKelvey-Lademan plan June 8 wedding Jerrold McKelvey and Anita McKelvey, both of Hastings. Ml would like to announce the engagement of their son. Scott McKelvey to Kathy Lademan. daugh­ ter of Kathleen Lademan of West Branch. MI and Joseph Lademan of St. Helen. MI. Scott is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High and is employed at Clemens Dairy Farm in West Branch. Kathy is a 2000 graduate of Ogemaw Heights High and is employed at Northland Area Federal Credit Union. A June 8. 2002 wedding is being planned. James-Deakin to marry June 15 Cale James of Richland and Robin Deakin of Reading. England announce lheir engagement. On June 15. 2002 the couple will lake vows aboard the Outer Course, on Lake Michigan, piloted by Captain Errol Hunter. The Reverend Larry Griswold of Hastings will officiate. Ms. James is employed as a teacher at Hastings High School. Mr. Deakin is an Officer with British Immigration. United Kingdom. After a honeymoon in Greece, the couple will reside in Richland. Kohn-Vandermade plan to be wed March 9 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kohn aie pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tracy A. Kohn to Steve D. Vandermade. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wise. Tracy is employed by Flexfab in Hastings. Steve is employed by Holland Hitch in Holland. A March 9, 2002 wedding is being planned. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998. and recorded on May 18, 1998 in Document *1012082. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 26. 2001 in Document *1063685. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. As Custodian Or Trustee. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001. in Document *1063737. and for­ warded to Barry County for re-recording Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THIRTY AND 30/100 dollars (S100.030.30). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot No 13 of Shore Ac.es, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on page 1. Also Lot No 32 of Shore Acres Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 montti(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118329 Stallions (S'7) MORTGAGE SALE ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT AOEBT.ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas S. Beasley. A Single Man. to Eqmfirst Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 15. 2001. and recorded January 23. 2001 in Document No. 1054180. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Rd . Flint. Ml 48501. by assignment dated January 17. 2001 and recorded on April 11. 2001 in Document No. 1058006. Barr/ County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Eight and 52/100 Dollars ($86,558.52) including interest at the rate of 12.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on March 21. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 14 and 15. Block C of Pleasant Shores Plat as recorded in Uber 3. of Plats, on Page 59 of Barry County Records Excepting the South 10 feet of Lot 14 of sad Plat The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated February 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . its successors and assigns, as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Rd . Flint. Ml 48501 As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 F.le No 227 0224 (37) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 Lakewood takes district, 46-16 Hastings' Mike Case (left) locks up with Lakewood's Ryan Harmer on Feb. 13. Case won the match and then won an individual district title at 145 pounds, but Lakewood won the team district (Photo by Perry Hardin) In a showdown of county conference champions, lhe Lakewood varsity wrestling team avenged a Feb. 2 loss to Hastings, beating the Saxons 46-16 to take the team district title at Lakewood last Wednesday night. The Vikings trounced short-handed Ionia 77-3 to set up the rematch with Hastings. Lakewood rallied from 50 points down to win the Capital Circuit tournament on Feb. 9 and earn a share of the conference ti­ tle. and the team carried that momentum into the district. "We wrestled so well at the conference meet. 1 knew we’d be ready to wrestle to­ night." Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. Brandon Carpenter kicked off the meet against Hastings with a hard-fought 6-5 win at 140 pounds. Mike Case tied it up for the Saxons with an 8-3 decision at 145. but Hastings' Tom Rowse (top) tangles with Lakewood s Evan Terry. (Photo by Perry Hardin) three straight wins by Tom Pelt (technical tall at 152). Ben Best (pin at 160) and Ryan Terry (pin at 171) opened up a 20-3 Viking lead in front of the boisterous home crowd. Hastings won two of the next three matches to cut it to 23-10. Jake Friddlc (major decision at 189) and Jake Armour (7-4 al heavyweight) scored for the Saxons, while Malt Stowell took a 10-7 decision at 215 for the Vikings. A surprise pin by Lakewood’s Scott Blocher at 103 pounds put the Vikings up 19 with only five matches remaining. Tom Rowse earned a pin for Hastings at 112. but Lakewood swept the last four matches w’th wins by Jeff King (7-2 at 119). Mike Ketchum (technical fall al 125). Aaron Stahl (pin at 130) and Nathan Shoup (12-6 al 135). JV wins Hastings Invite Hastings’ JV wrestlers went out on lop by winning the third annual Hastings JV In­ vitational last Friday. The Saxons compiled 150 points, outdis­ tancing second-place Lowell by 26. Jake Friddle of Hastings (right) takes Lakewood's Geoff O'Donnell for a spin during the district meet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Weight class champs were Tim Aspinall. Tom Rowse. Richard Harper. Justin Carley. Dan Blair. Andrew Ferguson. Nick Storm and Andy Rice. Placing second were Joe Hinckley. Ted Knuppenburg. Torn Girrbach. Cody White. Heath VanBelkum and BJ Donnini. Third-place finishers were Grant End­ sley. Josh Johnson. Caleb Case and Lucas Covey. Taking fourths were Dan Hoffman. Chris Hoaglin. Evellyn Rappaport. Joel Maiville and Justin Lambert. County sends 27 wrestlers to regionals Matt Erb. TKs district champ at 189. Lakewood and Middleville Thornapple Kellogg extended their team wrestling sea­ sons with district titles last week, while a total of 27 county wrestlers also advanced io regional competition as individuals, in­ cluding five district champions. Ben Boss (top). Maple Valley s district champ at 130. Lakewood and TK wrestled in team re­ gional last night at Kcnowa Hills and Port­ age Northern respectively. The paper went to press before results were available. Call the Sports Desk at 616-945-9554 ext. 227. the Lakewood athletic office (616-374- Place your ad here! A few weeks ago. somebody asked me if being a sportswriter was spoiling my enjoy­ ment of sports. I knew what he meant - a good way to ruin a hobby is to make it a job. Been there. But after all, I make something like a living telling people about other people’s play­ time. It s a ton of work, but the subject keeps things light, lik lifting boulders with a blimp. Speaking of blimps. I want to thank my sponsors. I must have some, somewhere, since advertising is the lifeblood of all our modern media, and nowhere is it more heavy-handed than in the world of sports. It’s a good thing Betsy Ross sewed the flag when she did. and it’s a good thing we took to t like we did. because if she didn’t and we didn't, we might be saluting the Stars and Swooshes before our corporately-labeled sports events. If ol’ Betsy was a little more market savvy and a little less patriotic, we’d still be pay­ ing her royalties. The U.S. Olympic Team is smothered with little swooshics. which hopefully raised some money for training and stuff but nags me with regret. 1 wish I had thought to make sneakers for 10 bucks a pair, sell them for 10 times that, and spend the difference (mi­ nus my salary) convincing people to buy them. Unfortunately, several companies beat me to it. so I need to identify a different reve­ nue stream. I dug deep into the entrepreneurial comer of my brain, and decided it’s high time to cash in this column. My corporate partnerships don't have to be near as gaudy as the Super Bowl, nor as obvious as college football bowl games and university uniform contracts. There are plenty of subtle ways to sell (although ' Kmart Crunch Time" has a certain cha-ching to it. Unfortunately. "Enron Crunch Time" fell through.). For instance. American Derek Parra won a gold medal on Tuesday. In fact, he set a world record in the 15(X) meter race, and he is the first Hispanic American to win gold in a winter Olympics. Yet before the sports report I was watching told me any of that compelling and touch­ ing information, it told me that Derek Parra works at Home Depot. Now I’m telling you. Smooth as silk. The check better be in the mail. I'm open to anything. Clever product placement opportunities abound. Maybe a little swooshie on my shirt, or a different brand of hat every week. I can make mention of how a can of soda boosted my individuality, how my car frees me from life’s hassles, how rm toothpaste made me sexy, and the countless ways I’m really "Like Mike." The sky’s the limit. Call me. Advertising is what it is. and it will remain inextricably linked to our minds and me­ dia. I’ve learned, as many people have, to ignore most of it. and I’ll continue to wade through the marketing to see. hear or read about things which interest me. from Ford Field to Comerica Park and beyond. Besides, all is not lost. I went to a high school volleyball game the other night. There were no ads in sight. Different girls wore different shoes. Nobody cared one bit. Far from ruining my enjoyment of sports, this job just might savc it. Sec you next week. 0211) or the TK athletic office (616-795­ 5432) for official results. Lakewood. TK and Hastings each quali­ fied six wrestlers for Division 2 individual regional competition at Greenville this Sat­ urday. Delton has five wrestlers headed for Saturday’s Division 3 regional at Otsego, and Maple Valley will send four wrestlers to the Division 4 regional at New Lothrop. The top four regional finishers in each weight class advance to the state individual finals March 7-9 at The Palace in Auburn Hills. Here’s a breakdown of regional qualifiers: Hastings The Saxons hosted a Division 2 individ­ ual district last Saturday and advanced six wrestlers. Mike Case was the district champion at 145 pounds, raising his season record to 41-1. Ryan Ferguson (125), Mark Peake (130) and Rob Baker (160) earned thirdplace finishes, and Jeff Allen (103) and RJ Williams (215) placcdjourth. “We’re fairly pleased with the six re­ gional qualifiers," Hastings coach Mike Goggins said. "We could have had several more with a little bit of luck. Chad Fergu­ son at 119 (who was fifth in the state last year at 103) and Jake Friddle at 171 (a state qualifier last year) failed to make it out of the district because of the extremely tough competition. “This district had four out of 14 teams that won their conference this year (Hast- David Overbeek (top). Delton's district champ at 189. Josh Bowerman (top). TK’s district champ at 112. ings in the O-K Gold. TK in the O-K Blue. Lakewood in the Capital Circuit and top­ ranked Lowell in the O-K White). Add in Wyoming Park and Plainwell (and) this is easily one of the toughest districts in the state." Saxon 215-pounder Joe Keller ended his season at 21-1. missing both district meets while attending a leadership conference in Washington. DC. Lakewood Lakewood placed six wrestlers at the dis­ trict tournament in Hastings. Aaron Stahl (130). Brandon Carpenter (140) and Ben Best (145) placed second in their weight classes. Nathan Shoup (135) and Matt Stowell (189) placed third, and Tommy Pctt (145) placed fourth. Middleville TK also sent six wrestlers on to individ­ ual regional competition. Matt Erb (42-4 at 189) and Josh Bower­ man (40-3 at 112) earned district champi­ onships in their weight classes. Mike McKeown (119) and Kyle Fletkc (135) placed second, and Ryan Fletkc (125) and Josh Tobias (171) placed fourth. Delton Delton wrestled in a Division 3 individ­ ual district at Hamilton, and five Panthers earned a trip to the regionals. Delton took two spots at 189 pounds. David Overbeek (46-1) won the weight class, and teammate Aaron Schallhom (40­ 9) placed third. Also in third place were John Tcrmecr (29-18 at 119), Jim Sweat (37-12 at 160) and Dustin Morgan (40-10 at 215). Maple Valley Ben Boss placed first at 130 pounds and three other Lions placed in the top four in a Division 4 individual district at Olivet last Saturday. Brandon Brooke (125) and Jason Silsbee (160) placed third, and Andrew Kenyon wrestled to a fourth-place finish at 119 pounds. Otsego ousts Delton wrestlers... Just like that, it’s over. The Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team, fresh off an outright KVA champion­ ship. ran up against seventh-ranked Otsego in the first round of the team districts and fell to the host Bulldogs 37-29. Otsego was strong in the light and mid­ dle weight classes, winning eight matches overall to Delton’s six. Panther winners were Trevor Pease (103). Tim Harris (130). Joel Crookston (135). Aaron Schallhom (189). David Overbeek (215) and Dustin Morgan (heavyweight). The Bulldogs beat Byron Center 39-32 in the district final to advance to regional competition. “The thing about wrestling is (hat it’s over so quick.” Delton coach Rob Hecthuis said. “The end can be so sudden, particu­ larly when you’re having a good year. But that’s sports.” Delton ends the season 20-3. including 4-0 in the KVA. ...then tips Panther eagers Otsego has been a thorn in Delton's side lately, following up last week’s district wrestling win with a scrappy 64-57 varsitv basketball victory at Delton Kellogg on Tuesday. ’ It was a great high school basketball game, one of those (where) it’s unfortunate somebody has to lose." Delton coach Mike Mohn said. “We missed six wide-open la­ yups that cost us. but all in all. it was a real hard-fought game and I’m proud of the kids for their efforts." The Panthers desperate attempts to close the gap late resulted in 14 fourth-quarter free throws for the Bulldogs, and they did a good job of converting the freebies into a win. Center Scott Styf had 16 points, four re­ bounds. two assists and two steals for Dclton (4-13). Forward Chris Gillfillan nearly turned a double-double with 14 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Chris Miller led Otsego with 16 points. Delton hosts its final home game of the season Friday night against Galesburg- Augusta. The Panthers will celebrate both Senior Night and Hal) of Fame Night at the game. On Tuesday. Delton travels to play Vicksburg. Dinda honored as Educator of the Week Janis Dinda. a teacher at DKHS and scorckcepcr for the basketball team, was honored during Winterfest on Jan. 25 as the inaugural Educator of the Week. As the Panthers' scorckcepcr. Dinda hasn’t missed a book in 13 years. �Saxon spikers split in Gold the Saxons regained the serve on a Kate Martisius kill. The serving of Cassie Meade presided over 5 straight points, including a block by Ashley Dcline and Chelsea Evans and a sharp kill by Evans. After two sideouts, Courtney Oakland served out the win. including an ace on game point, and the Saxons were back in business. The third game was long and competi­ tive, but Hastings’ serve receive went south, and an 8-point run bj the Wildcats broke a 3-3 tie, and the gan e. wide open. The Saxons didn’t quit and pulled to 11-5. but Wayland buckled down and closed out the match. Martisius led the Saxons with 10 kills. Bradley had 11 assists and six aces, and Hastings coach Gina McMahon praised the play of outside hitter Evans. “Chelsea Evans did a really nice job in transitioning from offense to defense." McMahon said. “It was the strongest she has hit all season long and she picked up a lot of tipped balls from Wayland." Hastings 2, Caledonia 0 The Saxons swept the Scots last week in a makeup of a match that had been post­ poned by weather. Caledonia struggled throughout in a match that saw few long volleys. “It was a serving game," Coach McMa­ hon said. “Our front-row players didn’t get a lot of action hitting-wise because Caledo­ nia had a difficult time setting up their of­ fense.” Jenna Bryans served six aces for the Sax­ ons. Erin Bradley had four assists and Chelsea Evans had four kills. No walk in the Park for eagers Erin Bradley (left) and Kate Martisius block a Wayland shot on Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The Hastings varsity volleyball team split matches with Caledonia and Wayland to close out the O-K Gold regular season, beating the Scots 2-0 before losing to the Wildcats 2-1. The Saxons now turn their attention to the conference tournament on Saturday at Kenowa Hills, followed by districts at Charlotte Mar. 1-2. Hastings was solid in the middle of Mon­ day’s Parents' Night match against Way­ land, but could’ve done without the begin­ ning and end. After losing the first game 15-0, Hast­ ings tied it up with a gutsy 15-10 win in the second, only to have the deciding game slip away 15-5. Solid serving by the Wildcats frustrated Liz Nida (right) and Cassie Meade (3). (Photo by Perry Hardin) the Saxons early. Hastings scrapped for nu­ merous sideouts but couldn’t get anything going on its own serve cn route to the firstgame whitewash. Senior Erin Bradley found her serve to start the second game, reeling off 8 straight points and forcing a Wayland timeout. The two teams then traded serves seven times before Wayland closed to 8-3. After trading serves again, the Wildcats scored 6 straight to take the lead. It was 10-8 in favor of Wayland when Chelsea Evans (right) and Mindy Colvin (10). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Trailing by only 6 points in the third quarter, Tuesday's varsity basketball game at Wyoming Park went terribly wrong for Hastings as the Vikings eventually sailed to a 68-38 win. State-ranked Park, coming off its first loss this season in the O-K Gold, was in no mood for another letdown, but the Saxons hung around, trailing 29-17 at the half. Hastings scored the first 6 points of the third quarter to close to 29-23, but it took Park only 30 seconds to rebuild a 12-point advantage, and the Saxons never recovered. “When the lead went back up, we lost some confidence,” Hastings coach Don Schils said. “We started turning the ball over and giving up easy baskets." One bright spot for the Saxons was the defensive effort of sophomore guard Drew Bowman on another sophomore Drew, Park’s high-scoring point guard Drew Neitzel. Neitzel scored only 9 points on 4-of-ll shooting, and 8 of his points came in the first half. “Drew Bowman did a nice job of guard­ ing Neitzel and keeping him out of the paint,” Schils said. “John Deming came off the bench in the first half and put in some quality minutes with a few rebounds and a basket.” For the game, Ted Greenfield led the Saxons with 12 points. Dustin Bowman, playing with the flu, managed 10 points. Hastings (4-14, 3-11 in the O-K Gold) Ask The Experts... has only two games remaining in the regu­ lar season, Friday at home against Kenowa Hills and Tuesday at Cedar Springs. The draw for the district playoffs is Monday, with the playoffs beginning a week later on Mar. 4 at Middleville. Drew Bowman looks to score. Ronda & Bn/on CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BATH REMODELING O: My husband and I bought an older home that has a really nasty tub I don't want to reglaze because of the toxic chemicals and my husband is threatening to take a sledge hammer to it. Are there any other options available? Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. March 4, 2002. at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Planning Commission to hear public comments and make a determination on a request from Nextel Communications. 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Ma ns hum City Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 Okemos trips Lakewood 57-51 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny K. Holcomb Jr. single man and Melissa L. Christie single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 15. 1999. and recorded on November 17. 1999 ir. document •1030120, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Mortgage Elec ronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nomi­ nee lor Homeside Lending. Inc., its successors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on September 10. 2001. in document #1066218. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 17/100 dollars ($61,748 71). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on March 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and 74 of the Hardendort Addition to the Village of Nashville, According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 74 The redemption penod shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File >200210845 Jaguars (37/7) Mortgage Sale. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by E. STEVEN SMITH and LINDA N SMITH, husband and wife, of 57921 Usbome Road. Freeport. Ml 49325. Michigan. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 2nd of April. 1997. and recorded in the olfce of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and S«e of Michigan, on the 7th day of Aprs. 1997 in Uber 690. Page 260. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of May 31, 1997, Senes 1997-B on the 15th day of May. 1996 and recorded in Instrument No. 1022313. Barry County Records, on wh>ch mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty One Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four & 37/100 ($51,684.37). and no surf or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of February. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Timo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubhc auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, which interest thereon at 11.2500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as toUows: Ail that certain piece of parcel of land suuated in the Township of Cartton. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit Commencing at the NE comer of the East 50 acres of South 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 16. Town 4 North. Range 8 West and further described as Metes and Bounds Property. During the twelve (12) months immediately fol­ towing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that m the event that the property ts deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately foltowing the sate. Dated 1/24/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney tor The Bank of New York 888 W B»g Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 (248)269-8684 (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith R. Assenmacher. a single man (onginal mortgagors) IO TCF Nnbonal Bank, successor by merger and/or name change lo Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated October 24. 1997, and recorded on October 30, 1997 in Document Number 1003452. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY AND 02/100 dollars ($109,130.02). including interest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sale coruuned in said mortgage and the statute in such c.‘<se made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. al 1:00 p.m.. on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lots 17 and 18 Charles E. Kingsbury Park, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats, at Page 52. reserving the East 12 feet of Lo? 18 of Highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200132406 Cougars (3/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur Spaulding and Tracy Conklin a single man and a single woman, as joint tenants, with fu.1 rights of survivorship (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services.Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 2. 1999, and recorded on March 4. 1999 m Uber Document No. 1026007. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 27. 1999. which was recorded on December 13. 2000. in Liber Document No. 1052835, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 47/100 dollars ($71,655.47). including interest at 10.140% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest Comer g* the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of toe Southwest Quarter of Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West for a Place of Beginning. Thence West 400 Feet; Thence South 200 Feet; Thence East 400 Feet; Thence North 200 Feet to the Place of Beginning, Together with a Non­ Exclusive Easement in Common with Others that is Appurtenant Thereto for Purposes of ingress and Egress Thereto over the Foltowing Described Premises: Commencing at the Northwest Comer of the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Said Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West for a Place of Beginning; Thence South 150 Feet; Thence East 30 Feet; Thence North 150 Feet: Thence West 30 Feet to the Place of Beginning, situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PlEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 240-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite No. 200210891 Mustangs (2/28) OPEN HOUSE Lakewood's varsity boys’ basketbail team went out lo Okemos a month ago and pulled out its first-ever win on the Chief­ tains' home court. Okemos made the trip to Lakewood on Tuesday night and returned the favor, bumping lhe Vikings 57-51 and further muddling the crowded Capital Circuit race. Lakewood, Okemos. Charlotte and Lansing Catholic Central all have a shot al the con­ ference title with only three games lo go. “Wc played a good first half.” Lakewood coach Mark Farrell said. “In the second half wc turned the ball over and weren’t very patient on offense. Okemos got out to a lead and wc played catch-up thereafter.” Okemos cut a 16-7 first quarter deficit to 26-25 at the half and pulled away with a 20-point fourth quarter. Lakewood committed 13 turnovers and struggled shooting the ball, hitting 14-of-40 (35 percent) from the floor, including 5-of17 (29 percent) from behind the arc. Jeremy Dow was the hottest hand for the Vikings. He came off the bench to hit four of the team's five three-pointers and fin­ ished with 16 points. “Dow had a nice shooting night for us,” Farrell said. Clint Tobias scored 8 points and pulled down five rebounds. Jeff Elcnbaas had eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Lakewood's Jeremy Dow. The Vikings hope to be top of the heap by the end of next week. BCCS can’t catch GR The Barry County Christian School var­ sity boys’ basketball team cut a 15-point halftime deficit down to 4 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough in a 51­ 40 loss to the Grand Rapids Home School on Tuesday night. The taller GRHS squad had improved considerably since the last time the two teams met (a 2-ooint win by BCCS), ac­ cording to BCCS coach Jim Sprague. “We got beat up pretty good on the boards and spent a lot of energy trying to catch up,” Sprague said. It was the first game back from injury for leading scorer Josh Lamphere, but GRHS did a good job defending both Lamphere and his brother Eric, who has carried much of the scoring load in Josh’s absence. Instead, Joel Strickland scored a careerhigh 19 points to go along with three steals. Ben Conklin pulled down seven rebounds and had three assists. BCCS has two more regular-season games before hosting the ASCI regionals Mar. 1-2. The Eagles are already the top seed in lhe regional. 8th Grade Blue The Hastings eighth grade Blue volley­ ball team lost to Middleville 15-8, 14-16 and 13-15 on Feb. 13. Top scorers for the Saxons were: Kim Vannocker (11 pts.); Krystal Pond (10 pts.); Emily Haney (8 pts.); Natalie Pen­ nington (6 pts.); Jodi Jolly (5 pts.); Kelly Wilson (4 pts.). Team aces came from: Krystal Pond (4); Emily Haney (1); Mallori SpoiIstra (1); Kim Vannocker (1). The team’s only spike came from Kayla Burch. The team had several good saves and digs. Their serving was outstanding but the team had a number of mistakes on the floor. The eighth grade Gold volleyball team’s scores were 1-15. 15-17 and 4-15 but the scores didn’t show the true teamwork they displayed. Wc worked well together, but the saves were what wc needed to have. Emilic Shumway (3 pts.); Nikki Meredith (2 pls.); Ashley Elzinga (4 pts.); Alli Bryons (4 pts.); Shannon Dudley (3 pts.); So­ phie Stavale (1 pt.); Jamie VanBoven (1 pt.); Kristi Tolger (2 pts.). 8th Grade Gold Wednesday PM Seeber 65.5-34.5; Nashville 5 Plus 63­ 37; Haircare 61-39; Mace’s 58-42; Eye & E.N.T. 56-44; Railroad St. 49-51; Girrbach 453-543. High Games & Series - J. Rice 183­ 509; K. Becker 213-529; L. Elliston 198­ 537; B. Norris 162; 1. Merrill 174; S. Pen­ nington 184; B. Hathaway 162; C. Falconer 151; S. Drake 170; J. Pcttengill 146. 7th Grade Blue In seventh grade Blue volleyball action, the Lady Saxons lost a heart breaker to Middleville. The first two games went to extra points with the Saxons losing the first 15-17 and winning the second 18-16. The third game was decided by two points, los­ ing 13-15. Lexy Rugg led all scorers with 9 Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 21-7; Hastings City Bank 18­ 10; Allstate 16-12. Plumb's 16-12; Con­ sumers Concrete 15-13; Viking 15-13; Yan­ kee Zephyr 9-19; Bye 2-26. Men’s High Games & Series - B. Christie 161-422; M. Yost 200-544; S. Hause 212; M. Conger 245-582; L. Johnson Sunday, February 24, 4 - 8PM No COL? No Problem. Wo school with financing available for those who qualify Learned by SBPCE School located n Stuttgart. AR 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 ‘find a COVENANT TRANSPORT Fax 616-945-0624 www.trademarkrealty.com 1-MS-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) 305 S Broadway (M-37) • Hastings <2 TIMBERWOOD Directions: State Rd east, Timberwood right to home R-SS. 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The setters are 629 West State Street - Hastings ?M*nStwt Bam, Buda>n& (616) 946-3770 and Scott Secor had three assists. Okemos’ Antwaan Holl led all scorers with 20 points. Lakewood travels to Eaton Rapids on Friday before returning home for its last two regular-season games, including a huge matchup on Tuesday against LCC. COVENANT TRANSPORT highly motivated and will consider all offers. See rt now ..........................................$115,900 CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBTS - GET CASH QUICKLY Refinance Land Contracts • Stop Foreclosures • Lower your Interest Rates • Good or Bad Credit For personal and confidential service call David Thompson at Allied Mortgage Capital Corp. Free Call at 1-888-618-5810 Ext. 203 For Experienced I Solos, Teams and Trainers 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GRADUATE STUDENTS The Hastings Middle School wrestling team is now 3 - 0 after defeating Valley­ wood 84-21. Winning on pins for the Saxons were Tim Ecrdmans, Rusty Burgdorf. Jeremy Redman. RJ Morgan, Nate Hodges, Tim Bowerman, Ashtin King. Brandon Black, Garret Walker, Jesse Lemon, Mike Bekkcr and Justin Krul. Winning by decisions for the Saxons were Jordan Carley and Matt Eldred. Winning in lhe exhibition round for the Saxons were Kyle White, Justin Jorgenson, Joe Cary, Tyrell Jordan, Jason Cook, Nate Brady, Corey Engle, Keven Barcroft. Matt Donnini and Jesse Lemon. The Saxons will host the annual Hastings Invitational on Saturday. Feb. 23. points, Amanda Clark scored 7 and Jolene Modcirus and Kristina Dobbin both scored 6. 7th Grade Gold The seventh grade Gold team lost to Jenison last night with scores of 15-5; 15-8 and 15-10 all going to Jenison. Scorers for the team were Le-an Pratt with 13 points; Nicole Mead with 5 points and Erika Swartz, McKenzie Densmore, Erin Fluke, Dana Shilling and Danielle Oakland each added 1 point to the team’s effort. Alyssa Case, Lacic Hughes, Hannah Case, Kayla Angclctti, Kattec McCarthy, Kaylcigh DelCotto and Kaitlyn Mason all contributed two or more successful passes to the game and their team members. 225-586; D. Clements 194-457; D. Thomp­ son 189-500; J. Maurer 172. Women’s High Games & Series - A. Larsen 192; J. Steeby 166-430; D. Johnson 173; V. Thompson 166; B. Norris 168-427. Recreation #3 Kevin’s Kronies 19; Freeport Elevator 16; The Krunchers 16; Hastings Bowl 13. High Games & Series - B Cruttenden 506; S. Anger 215-200-573; K. Phenix 212­ 210-572; M. Martin 213-570; G. Mesccar 503; R Wieland 211-551. Thursday Angek Fanners Ins. 61-31; Pet World 58-34; Barry County Transit 54.5-37.5; B&R Test­ ing 47-45; Hastings Bowl 45.5-46.5; Cole­ man's Agency 44-48; Shamrock Tavern 42­ 46; Stefano’s Pizza 41.5-50.5; Mills Land­ ing 40.5-47.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 39-53; Miller's Exc. 39-53; Richie’s 36-56. High Games & Scries - D. McCollum 204-551; C. Nichols 198-524; S McKeogh 155; D. Curtis 164; P. Vanoost 134; P. Fisher 190-505; J. Varney 191-512; J. Wyant 186; N. Kloosterman 184; J. Conger 180; G. Potter 153; L. Miller 155; N. Bech­ tel 156; C. Hurless 150; T. Pennington 221­ 604. D. McMacken 128; L. Pierson 149; C. Cooper 197; L. Perry 165; C. Groff 177; S. Greenfield 162; N. Taylor 150; L. Apsey 171; L. Irwin 186; B. Cuddahee 182; T. Phenix 166; B. Reed 115; C. Gates 146; S. Snider 160. G. Potter 6-7 split. See Bowling Scores, continued next page... �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Continued from previous page... Monday Mixers Dewey's Aulo Body 58; Tracy’s Day Care 56; Rowdie Girls 54.5; Freeport Body Shop 53; B & R Testing 44.5; Gutter Gals 44; Hastings Bowl 42; Girrbach's 42; Ball Busters 42. High Gaines & Series - B Mo.rc 167­ 435; J. Allen 124-331; M. Verus 132; V. Carr 175-480; M. Hansen 167; N. Hook 199-546; C. Hurless 123-353; T. Dewtit 182-439; P. Snyder 153; M Wieland 178­ 509; M. Matson 194-500; K Blough 172; D Dutcher 231-577; C. Beckwith 165-442; R. Shapley 176-489; J. Slump 132-346; R. Hoffman 166-374; C. Allen 143-386. K. Schantz 467; W Birman 469; D. Hart 490; D Edwards 565. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 58 1/2; Who's Up 55 1/2; Threesome 49 1/2; Hastings Bowl 49; Brown and Sons 47; King Pins 43 1/2; Middle Lakers 43; Tweety & the Gang 42; Just Us 41. Womens Good Games and Series - S. McKee 226614; J. Gasper 201-560; M LEGAL NOTICES Hodges 167-479; L. Jackson 188-474; O. Gillons 177-457; S. Teunesscn 146-411; L. Miller 161-409; B Hard 113-317: S. Merrill 161-409; B Hard 113-317; S Merrill 171; S. Brown 170; H. Service 166; V. Brown 140; S. Cooley 131; C. Lewis 123; E. Gillespie 113. Men's Good Games and Series - B. Kirby 236-570; M. Lawson 199-500; C. Mugridge 179; Jr. Haynes 153: D Hard 103. YMCA NEWS Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 63; Troublemakers 59: Friends 54 1/2; Red Dog 54: Sunday Snowers 52; Thunder Alley 50; Pinheads 50; 4 Horsemen 49 1/2; All 4 Fun 47; Happy Hookers 43; Lacey Birds 43. Womens High Games and Series - D. Bartimus 221-572; G. Otis 180-504; K. Stenberg 162-450; L. Rentz 155-396; J. Huss 149-391; L. Falconer 196; C. Barnum 176; D. Gray 173; A. Hubbell 161. Mens High Games and Series - C. Shook 212-581; E. Behmdt 224-579; B. Miller 203-555; M. Cross 196-540; J. Smith 197-517; B. Rentz 214; R. Guild 211; B. Kirby 200; B. Hubbell 195; R. Snyder 191; D. Dutcher 190; M. Eaton 190; B. Allen 182. Wednesday P.M. Seebes 61.5-33.5; Hair Care 61-35; Nashville Plus 5 59-37; Mace 55-41; Eye ENT 55-41; Railroad St. 48-48; Girrbach's 42.5- 53.5. High Games and Series - I. Merriell 171; 1. Pennington 171; T. Christopher 231­ 566; L Elliston 197-517; D. Reller 179; E. Mescar 168; E. Dunham 176-498; J. Rice 187-533; G. Kienuski 160; P. Snyder 145; G. Otis 171; S. Drake 160; B. Moore 153­ 436; B. Norris 154; B. Smith 160; L. Dawe 151. Recreation Bonding 43 Kevins' Kronies 18; The Krunchers 15; Freeport Elevator 13: Hastings Bowl 10. Good Games and Series - S. Anger 543; D. McKelvey 216-549; J. Miller 550; D.J. James 264-255^67; S Frenthway 204­ 567; C. Wanland 550; K. Phenix 220-212­ 244-676; M. Martin 203-537; G. Mesecar J. 212-515. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 48.5-35.5; Bennett Industries 47-37; Hamilton Excavating 46­ 38; Kent Oil & Propane 41-43; Railroad Street Mill 35.5-48.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 34-50. Good Games and Series - D. Coehcn 155-380; P. Britten 183-384; J. Donnini 178-457; J. Gardner 151-371; J. Rice 171­ 502; N. Ulrich 131-342; L. Elliston 215­ 535; E. Ulrich 186-539: B. Hathaway 171­ 459; N. Goggins 151-398; T. Redman 149­ 386; S. Merrill 203-554; 203-554; B. Maker 160453; K. Eberly 180-466; D. Snyder 195-519; J. Hamilton 188-535; L. Dawe 161-437. Tuesday Trios Kenny Lee Builders 51-5-32.5; Cook Jackson 48.5-35.5; Need Help 48-36; Trouble 47.5-36.5; Shirty's Chuckwagon 43.5- 40.5; CBBC 42-42; Hastings Bowl 38-46; Seebers Aulo Body 37-47; 3 Fates 35-49; 3 Blind Mice 29-55. High Games and Series - P. Cogswell 183; J. Conger 191; T. Franklin 164: J. Rice 189; C. Thayer 166; M. Slater 181: R. Miller 208-561; A. Kean 157; S. VandenBurg 217-597; B. Brook 159; W. Main 171-502; D. James 173; N. Hook 178; S. Pennington 208; B. Hayes 163: S. Reid 152; K. Stenberg 169; D. Dutcher 167; B Vugteveen 218; JJ Philips 178; D. Seeber 152; P. Ramey 178; R. Brummel 178; V. Green 159. Senior Citizens • I Senior 59-37; Butterfingers 59-37: Friends 56-40; Rus's Harem 56-40; Weiland 55-41; Girrbach's 54.5-41.5; Sun Risers 5442; 4 B's 5343; Jesiek 5343; M­ M’s 53-39; Pin Pals 5244; Woodmansee 4848; King Pins 47.548.5; Early Risers 45-51; Hall's 43-53; Kuempel 39.5-52.5; Schlachter's 22.5-65.5. Women’s High Game - M. Marion 158; S. Drake 156; N. Bechtel 186; E. Dunham 157; G. Potter 177; S. Merrill 187; E. Vleick 187; S. Pennington 166: G. Otis 163; Y. Markley 158; J. Gasper 195; M. Barnes 160; B. Hathaway 166; M. Weiland 163. Women's High Series • N Bechtel 479; G. Potter 477; S. Merrill 474; E. Vleick 466; S. Pennington 467; G. Otis 451; J. Gasper 483; B Hathaway 452. M Weiland 467. Men's High Game - L. Brandt 194; N. Thaler 181; R. Weiland 207; W. Brodock 156; D. Barnes 181; J. Keller 163: B Terry 204; J Mulder 156; G. Forbey 205; R. Nash 180; K. Schantz 178; W. Birman 172; J. VandenBurg 179; D. Hart 171; D. Edwards 197; M. Schondelmayer 159. Men's High Series - L Brandt 534; N. Thaler 502; R. Weiland 489; D. Barnes 498; B. Terry 544; G. Forbey 517; R. Nash 486; Volleyball champs: The YMCA of Barry County 2001-02 Women s Winter Vol­ leyball League champions, Railroad Street Mill. Front row (from left): Aubrey Gremore. Holly Gremore. Back row: Missy Short, Tricia Eldred, Ginny Pyles, Raneane Risner. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Varney Construction............................... 8-1 11th Frame Lounge ...............................8-2 Other Body Shop................................... 7-3 Blair Landscaping ................................. 5-4 Hastings Family Denial ........................5-5 Browns Custom Interior........................3-7 Viking ...................................................... 2-8 Neuel ..................................................... .1-9 B League Generation Gap ..................................... 9-1 Michigan Custom Excavating.............. 6-4 Flexfab...................................................... 6-4 Drill Team............................................... 5-5 Richies Koffee Shop ............................ 3-7 Hastings Mfg............................................. 1-9 Game Results - 11th Frame Lounge 68 vs. Blairs 57; Varney Construction 65 vs. Other Body Shop 60; Nextel 46 vs. Hastings Family Dental 78; Browns Custom Interior 52 vs. Viking 69; Other Body Shop 65 vs. 11 th Frame Lounge 79; Flexfab 39 vs. Hastings Mfg. 26; Richies Koffee Shop 62 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 52. YMCA Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Winter League Relativity............................................... 27-9 Wolverines.......................................... 26-10 Hastings Manufacturing................... 24-12 Pandl ....................................................20-16 Flexfab.................................................. 16-20 No Name............................................. 14-22 Cordray ................................................. 5-31 Spirit Mathall The fifth and sixth grade boys’ Spirit basketball teams played Saturday, Feb. 9th, with team #1 Blue Storm beating team #2 28-22. Team #1: Adam Swartz (4 pts., 1 re­ bound. 3 steals); Dustin Bateson (1 pt., 4 rebounds, 2 assists): Chris DeVries (3 re­ bounds, 2 steals); Scott Wilson (10 pts., 2 rebounds, 1 assist); Stephen Tolger (5 pts., 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals) Robert Hamel (1 rebound. 2 steals): Ryan Burg­ dorf (2 pts., 6 rebounds, 2 steals); Adam Skedgell (6 pts., 4 rebounds. 3 steals). Team #2: Eathan Angus (2 pts.); Dylan Bowman (4 pts.): David Jackson (6 pts.); Chris James, Tyler Kalmink (10 pts.); Malt Lewis. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board Meeting February 11. 2002 Cail to order. 4 board members present Adams absent. Approved board meeting minutes of 1/14/02 and list of Bills. Received correspondence. Treasurers and Committee Reports. Approved S1000 Bernard Historical Museum Grant, putting Kingsbury Rd. project to 2003 and doing second application of Chloride, new zoning fee schedule. Agreed to amend Resolution 2000-8 to include Board of Review members, adopted Resolution opposing Summer Tax collections, joint meeting with ZBA and PC for May 1.2002 Meeting adjourned at C.ju p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Cleric Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (2/21) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by James J. Lawson, a single man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, dated October 23. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 12. 1997, in Document No. 1003971. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $116,632.23 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on March 7. 2002, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Parcel B-4 That part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as. Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Sectoon; thence South 00 degrees 28'33" East 1324.20 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 58'13" East 482.00 feat along the South line of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 58'13’ East 241.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 28'33" West 362.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57*15" West 241.00 feet along the South line of the North 300 feet of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 28'33" East 362.24 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to and together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress and public utility purpos­ es ove> the South 66 feet of the East 671.20 feet of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate uniess the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days frorv. the date of sate or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sale. Dated; January 21. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By. DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for the Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (2/28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 01Estate of ALFRED RUSSELL WILLIAMS Date of birth: 01/18/13. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Alfred Russell Williams, who lived at 212 E Grant St.. Hastings. Ml died 12/21/2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against tne estate will be forever barred unless presented to Gordon Williams, named personal representative, or proposed representa­ tive. or lo both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings and the named proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. JAMES J GOULOOZE (P44497) 629 West State Street. Suite 203 Hastings. Ml 49058 GORDON WILLIAMS 5455 Mary Court Saginaw, Ml 48603 (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLEC A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry L Lawrence a married man and Lynda J. Lawrence (onginal mortgagors) lo The Mortgage House. Inc. Mortgagee, dated October 30. 1998. and recorded on November 3. 1998 tn Uber docu­ ment #1020271. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the Towne Mortgage Company, as assignee by an assignment dated October 30. 1998. which was recorded on November 3.1998, in Liber doc­ ument #1020272, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 75/100 dollars ($62,887 75). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 14.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as; A parcel of land located in the Southeast V4 ol Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 10 West described as follows. Beginning at A point on the centerline of Guernsey Lake Road Which fees due North 507.15 feet, thence North 88 degrees 10 minutes East 389 75 feet and North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 60.00 feet from the South V4 post of said Section 23 for a place of beginning, thence North 67 degrees 16 minutes East 70 00 feet, thence South IB degrees 03 minutes East 75.15 feet, thence South 67 degrees 16 minutes West 70.00 feet thence North 18 degrees 03 min­ utes West 75.15 feet to the place of beginning. Provided that the land between the Shore Traverse and the North Shore of Wiley Lake is included in the above parcel. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. Ln which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale ol such sale. Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200133182 VA Number: 628758 Im memory of Mervin Pennington Near Fisher, Charlton Park, State Rd. area. ... Footprints in the Sand TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on February 13. 2002. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION II - RF70NING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 24 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the "AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to "RE" RESIDENTIAL ESTATES DISTRICT zoning classification Property is located at 1111 Yeckley Road. Described as: RUT­ LAND TOWNSHIP NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 24-3-9 CON 10 ACRES SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declara­ tion shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. EfEEGTlVLDAIE This ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after final publi­ cation after adoption. All Ordinance or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance win be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a special meeting to be held at the Rutland Township Hall on February 28. 2002. commencing at 6:00 p.m. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetinghearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or caBing the Township This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid tome and place to participate in discussion upon sad Ordinance Robin McKenna. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 (2/21) GOLDEN RETRIEVER: It doesn't seem 8 years old j Name: Wiley—very friendly, has blue collar. If you find him, call possible he’s gone away. You only receive one dad, 1 • so appreciate the time while you can. We all love you, Dad ... VuUy't £iHU Gut-Katky £ync A ( GuuulkuU. Gceai-yituulkiiU. iruxity & ItiauLs BARRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING ON 02/03 BUDGET • MARCH 5, 2002 • Barry Township Board will hold a public hearing on the Townshlo pro­ posed budget for fiscal year 2002-2003 at the Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard at 7:00 p.m. on March 5. 2002. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLACE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget Is available for public inspection at the Township Hall. This notice Is In compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum, Supervisor (616)948-9453 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 5.2002, in the office of the Supervisor of Rutland Charter Township Hafl. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, to organize and review the Assessment Rofl. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to hear Assessment APPEALS will beheld at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, on: March 11, 2002 9:00 a m. to noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. March 12. 2002 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m to 9:00 pzn. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS 8 FACTORS FOR 2002: RATIO MULTIPLIER CLASS 4285% Agriculture 1.1669 Commercial 49 33% 1.0136 Industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 45 7014, 1.0941 Developmental -0­ -0­ Personal -0-0The abova ratios and multipliers do not mean that every par­ cel will receive the same. If you have purchased property, if will be assessed at 50% of market value If you have improved your property such as additions new buildings dnveways. etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or hrs agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively jusl and equal Roger Vilmont, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058-9725 (616)948-2194 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gordon W. Bivens, a single man and Michelle L Davts. a single woman (original morgagora) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26.1999. and record­ ed on March 10. 1999 in Uber Document No 1026343. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was ।ecorded on April 27. 1999. in Liber Document No 1028683. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 81/100 dollars ($103,039.81). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 7. 2002. Said premises are S'tuated tn CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. City of Hastings. State of Michigan, is described as follows THE SOUTH 5 RODS OF LOTS 22 AND 23 AND THE WEST 1 AND 1/3 RODS OF THE SOUTH 3 RODS OF LOT 21. IN THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN EXCEPT THE NORTH 10 FEET OF THE SOUTH 5 ROOS OF LOT 22. OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HAST­ INGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF EXCEPT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 115 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTH 1 FOOT. THENCE EAST 27 FEET. THREE INCHES. THENCE NORTH 1 FOOT. THENCE WEST 27 FEET. 3 INCHES. TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO: SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT APPURTENT THERETO AND TO LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FOR­ MERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 3 RODS, AND ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 2 ROOS. SAID EASEMENT BEING FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AND GARAGE UPKEEP. REPAIR AND MAINTE­ NANCE AND BEING OVER PROPERTY BEING DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. THENCE SOUTH 116 FEET. 6 INCHES FOR A PLACE OF BEING. THENCE SOUTH 4 FEET.THENCE EAST 30 FEET. THENCE NORTH 4 FEET. THENCE WEST 30 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from tw date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shaS be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130818 Mustangs-B (2/21) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L. SHAEFFER and TONYA L SHAEFFER, husband and wife, of 1329 S. Hanover Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE. INC . Mortgagee, dated the 28th of June. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July. 2000 in Register No 1046626 Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to EQUI­ CREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Nine & 18/100 ($118,379.18). and no «uM or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March. 2002 at 1 00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at toe Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being toe building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.84% per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated tn the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE. NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST 76 FEET. THENCE 89 DEGREES 39 MIN­ UTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOW’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SEC­ ONDS WEST 200.00 FEET TC THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated. 2/7/02 EOUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for Equcredit 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (3/7) If you see this girl in • the halls of Hastings L High School on . Friday, February 22, wish her a Happy 18“ Birthday Love—Mom, Dad and Douglas Grandpa & Grandma Converse State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Fite No. 2002-23365-NC In the matter of Jessy R. Vance. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following. TAKE NOTICE: On Wed.. March 13. 2002 at 11:00 a m. m the Family Orviston Courtroom. 220 W Court St. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H Shaw. Judge, a heanng wJI be held on the petition for change of name of Jessy Richella Vance to Jessy Jayne Smith. 2-11-02 William Smith 119 Woods Trail Delton. Ml 49046 623-7144 (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Elkey. both unmarried persons (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, daexl February 29. 2000. and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No. 1041748. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date heraot the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 38/100 doiters ($86,910.38) including interest at 8.750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 14.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place of beginning; thence East 528 feet; thence South 165 feet; thence West 528 feet; thence North 165 feet to point of beginning, Barry County Records. The redempbon period sha'i be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31. 20u2 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-598 1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132906 Mustangs-B (2/28) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR. and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR, FOR THE ADOPTION OF: BABY GIRLT. A minor child NOTICE OF PUBUCATIQN TO: Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking adoption of Baby Girt T. was filed with the Clerk of Superior Cort. Coweta County, Georgia the 25th day of January 2002. and that by reason of an Order for Service of Surrmons by Publication entered by the Court on the 25th day of January 2002. you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Elizabeth F Harwell. Harwell, Brown & Amall, P.C.. Petitioners attorney of record, whose address is 12 Jackson Street. Newnan. Georgia 30263. an answer to the peti­ tion within sixty (60) days of January 25, 2002. WITNESS the Honorable William F. Lee. Jr.. Judge of satd Court This 25th day of Jan.. 2002 Cmdy S. Brown Clerk, Superior Court of Coweta County IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COWETA COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: PETITION OF TIMOTHY LANE TAYLOR. and TAMMY DENISE TAYLOR. FOR THE ADOPTION OF: BABY GIRL T. A minor child Civil Action No. 2002A003 Two townships cooperate on Patterson Road project by Patricia Johns Staff Writer If all goes well. Patterson Road, the di­ viding line between Allegan and Barry counties, will be reconstructed soon from M-179 to 124th Avenue (Shelbyville Road). The Yankee Springs Township Board will hold a special meeting to iron out the final details, but positive comments at its Feb. 18 meeting make it clear that the township is prepared to cooperate with Wayland Township on the project. Marjory Richards, president of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women’s Club, told members of the Yankee Springs board Feb. 18. “It is really fantastic to get town­ ships talking together. Thank you for see­ ing this project through." Members of the Yankee Springs board told Wayland Township Supervisor Randy Markevitz that Yankee Springs would help the Patterson Road project by paying for the shoulder extension part of the project, which is inside the Yankee Springs line. This covers 1.8 miles of the project. Markevitz told the board that the cost of the entire project is $204,000. The Way­ land Township share is just over $100,000. Wayland Township will be able to pay this over two years. Markevitz estimates that Yankee Springs portion of the cost is $12,500. The board will determine how they will spend their road budget on Feb. 25 and then let Way­ land Township know about the decision. Yankee Springs Supervisor Al McCrumb told Richards that she and the other mem­ bers of GFWC-Gun Lake area who have been attending meetings to work on this project. "You don't need to attend another meeting, we arc in favor of this and just have to work out the details." Markevitz told the board that efforts would be made to coordinate repaving of the road with the replacement of the Cuddy Drain. The special meeting to discuss the roads budget begins at 7 p.m., Monday. Feb. 25. FOUR TOWNSHIPS.,.continued from page 2 backs. The state pre-empts wetland regula­ tion on some level, however. Komheiscr also reported the Four Town­ ships Water Resources Council will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. March 18. at the Kellogg Biological Station Audi­ torium. Joe Johnson, director of the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, will talk at the meeting. Luis Saldivia. district supervisor of the Land and Water Management Division of the Michi­ gan DEQ in Grand Rapids, which includes Barry County will also give a presentation on wetlands values, functions, and regula­ tions. Weed control for some lakes is being considered, but will not be discussed at the March 18 annual meeting. Gull Lake's sewer system was pionccird in the 1970s. Pine Lake has a complete sewer system around it. Crooked Lake has portions serviced by sewer. There are addi­ tional sewers that service Pine, Upper Crooked, Delton. Wall. Fine and Fair lakes, Komheiscr said. The Four Townships Council now has added two new resources to its tool kit. One is an environmental carrying capacity study of four lakes in the area, which offers a broad understanding of the effects of devel­ opment. The four lakes include Gull Lake. Pine Lake. Crooked Lake and Sherman Lake. The research was conducted by Tony Groves. The council created a water resource regulation guidebook for the four town­ ships. It offers information not limited to those townships. It provides analysis and suggests options for regulations. The environmental carrying capacity study is in addition to the recreational car­ rying capacity study for the lakes in Prairieville Township, which was used as a model by the Barry County Planning Com­ mission in creation of its keyholing ordi­ nance. Interested persons may contact Gerry VanderPlocg at Pine Lake, or Komheiscr at KMKDVM@yAOL.com. OUR-Land stands for Our Ultimate Re­ source-Land. It is a committee of volunteer members organized in partnership with the Barry Soil and Water Conservation Dis­ trict. The group works to bring current in­ formation pert* ining to land use issues to citizens of Barr) County, although no posi­ tions on any issue, arc adopted by the mem­ bership as a whole. The public is invited to attend or to offer ongoing involvement in the group effort of the committee. OUR-Land will meet Thursday. March 14. to finalize details. Regular meetings of OUR-Land are held the second Thursday of each month in the Courts and Law Building Community Room at 5:30 p.m. SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Masting February 5, 2002 Called to Order at 730 p.m. Pledge to Allegiance All Board members present 9 guests Approved minutes and treasurers report for 1/02. Accepted Department Reports Accepted Ftets & Vandenonnks' ted tor a Water System Study. Authorized February bills tor $25275.37. Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Attested toby: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (2/21) Income Tax Preparation THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Call 721-8628 to Schedule an Appointment NQIlCE_Q£_SUMMQfclS JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Johnstown Township Board of Review will meet at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, Ml, on March 5.2002, to receive and review the assessment roll. Public hearings to hear assessment appeals will be held Monday, March 11, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 12, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Appointments will be takan and given preference. For appointments call 616-721-8560 after 6:00 p.m. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2002 are as follows: 1.2416 40.27 Agricultural 1.0399 48.08 Commercial 1.7730 28.20 Industrial 1.0584 47.24 Residential Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Robert Mack, 2980 Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. 616-721-8560. Robert Mack, Supervisor TO: Unknown Father You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking the termination of your parental rights m regard to the above-named child was filed in the Superior Court of Coweta County. Georgia on the 25th day of January 2002. by the Petitioners. Timothy Lane Taylor and Tammy Denise Taylor You are hereby commanded and required to appear before the Superior Court of Coweta county. Georaia in Newnan. Georgia on the 28th day of March. 2002. at 9:00 am. The hearing is for the purpose of determining whether or not your parental rights should be terminated Pursuant to O.C.G.A §19-8-12(f). you will lose all rights to the child unless, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you Me: (1) a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. §19-7­ 22 and (2) notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the court in which the action under this Code section is pending A btofogtoal father who s not the legal father loses all nghts to the child and the court shall enter an order terminat­ ing all such father s nghts to the child and such father may not thereafter object to the adoption and is not entitled to receive further notice of the adoption You are further notified that while responsive pleading;, are not mandatory, they are permissi­ ble and you are encouraged to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Petitioner s attorney. Elizabeth F Harwell. Harwell. Brown & Amall. P.C., 12 Jackson Street. Newnan. Georgia 30263. an Answer or other responsive pleadings. WITNESS the Honorable presiding Judge of Superior Court. Coweta County. Georgia This 25th day of Jan. 2002 Cindy S. Brown Clerk. Coweta County Superior Court (2/21) B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An Independent Licensee otB-Dry Systems, tnc B10 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. Mchigan 49001 • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Richland. Michigan 49083 • 629-5252 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charier Township Board ol Review to-2002 win be held at the township hall at 885 River Aoad. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on the following dares: Tuesday. March 5—Organizational Meeting—1:30 p.m. Monday. March 11—Appeal Hearing—9-12 a,m 8 1-4 p.m. Tuesday. March 12—Appeal Hearing—9-12 a m 8 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. March 13—Appeal Hearing—6-9 p.m. The Board ol Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2002 assessments Written protests may be sent to the above address by Tuesday. March 12. .002 The tentative ratios and lhe estimated multipliers lor each class ol real property and personal property tor 2002 are as follows Agricultural .................... 39.66%............................. 1.2607 Commercial.................................. 42.56%............................. 1.1748 Industrial ............................. 23.89%...............................2.0929 Residential.................................. 46 64%............ 1.0720 Personal... ................... ............ 50% ..................................1.00 The Township writ provide reasonable and necessary services to individuals with disabilities who wish lo attend the Board ol Review upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 616-948-9690 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 - Page 15 NEWS By Elalue Gariock The monthly clinic of Ionia County­ Health Department will be held next Wednesday from 9 until 11:30 a.m. in lhe basement of Central United Methodist Church on Fourth Avenue The Depot/Museum will be open Satur­ day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tom Pickens will be the host. At the same time, an inter­ preter will be present to help anyone seek­ ing genealogy information. The winter family storytime at the local library concluded Tuesday with Ian Brett. The 100th birthday anniversaiy of Alice Hoffs, widow of Dr. M. A. Hoffs, who prac­ ticed medicine here for about 40 years, will be next Monday. She resides at Friendship Village. Death came Feb. 11 to Manan Lakin, age 101, at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. She was bom in Danby Township to Frank and Estella Pryer. She attended Portland High School and two Michigan universities. She had been a schoolteacher. Girl Scout leader. Grange member. Eastern Star and a church mem­ ber. One of her surviving daughters is Ann (Grayden) Slowins. Her grandchildren in part are Joe (Jody) Slowins, Karen Pambin, Dan and Kris Slowins. William Kruger, 77. of Lansing who died Feb. 10, was a brother of Margaret Barnhart of Lake Odessa. He had a degree in dairy science earned after his years of flying in the USAF during World War II and retired as vice-president of Heatherwood Farms. The obituary of Ralph Townsend of rural Woodland omitted that he had been an agri­ cultural missionary, a teacher at Woodstock School in India, in Puerto Rico and in later years in Bangladesh. He worked directly with native farmers. Site preparation has begun for the oil changing business on M-50 at the location of the former Sisters’ Restaurant. Mary Morrice of Lake Manor is now at Thomapple Manor following surgery at Pennock until she can get in and out of her wheelchair to her bed. Last week’s bloodmobile trip to Lake Odessa was successful. Seventy-four will­ ing donors came to register. From that num­ ber there were 65 pints of blood given. The flow of patrons was steady from lhe first visitor for two hours. By then half the quota was reached. Meantime, donors were treated to hot soup in five varieties, along with orange juice, coffee and crackers and cookies. There were two first-time donors. Carl’s Supermarket now has a large photo of the late Donna Thorp hanging in lhe entrance of lhe store. Donna spent all her working years at this store, starting when it was owned by the Fate family of Ionia and continuing through the rest of her life after it became Carl’s Supermarket, owned by the Joseph family. Donna died from cancer after a short illness. Jack and Barb DeLaney made a hurried trip home from their six weeks sojourn in Florida because of the traumatic birth of a new grandchild. Their foster daughter, Angie (VanConant) Sieverson, and husband Brian now have a son, Lucas John, bom on Sunday evening weighing 4 lbs., 1 oz. He will be in the neo-nalal unit of Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for a month to al­ low his lungs lo develop further and gain weight. He had been expected in April. The DeLaneys returned to Florida later last week. They will spend the last three weeks of their southern stay near Fl. Myers. They expect to see their Heinze and Cross neigh­ bors more in Florida than they do at home. The Lakewood Ministerial Association met last Wednesday morning for a breakfast planning meeting. The food was prepared by Marian Durkee and Vanessa Broe. They made plans for Lenten events, including Good Friday. In a rotating manner, this meeting was held in Fellowship Hall, hosted by Pastor Dan Ferris. By Wednesday of last week, steam and smoke were rolling from the Morris sugar shed on M-50 west of town. The Morris and Shellenbarger sons cut wood in season to fuel the flames that run the evaporator in the family sugar house. Over the years, the Morris operation has winnowed the wood lot to the point of having two varieties of trees. Maples to produce the sweet sap and one which provides the best firewood for the boiler. Mrs. Re inc Peacock fell on ice last week at Lake Manor. She is now wearing a tur­ ban-type bandage aiound her head lacera­ tions. She also has two black eyes. She can­ not undo stand how she fell in such a man­ ner that her knees were not even bruised. The local historical society met with 28 present. Some visitors came because of the appeal of the announced program. Richard and Eleanor Heaven were the evening’s hosts. Dana Traub brought seme of his early model phonographs and music boxes. He demonstrated using the wax cylinders played on a machine with morning-glory horn. Recordings by Edison had an an­ nouncer who introduced lhe artist and gave the name of the composition. The music box cylinders had tiny fingers on the rolls. He also showed a Sears catalogue repro­ duced from the 1902 version listing the Co­ lumbia player. The members present were handed their winter issue of the Bonanza Bugle fhe rest was mailed later. Ths Women’s Fellowship met last Wednesday (Feb. 13). Lola Haller gave an interesting review of a book which related the story of a teacher who discovered that Dana Traub demonstrates a music box to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Note the cyclinders on the an­ cient machine. dyslexia was the cause of learning prob­ lems for a girl student and worked with her. She became well educated and an author. Members shared their stories of ’’My Fa­ vorite Teacher.” The scene is changing along Musgrove Highway in the mile between Ainsworth and Harwood. Tupper Creek comes across the Wolverton farm, crosses Musgrove and runs in a straight line west past the Jor­ gensen property from whence it meanders southwest lo Tupper Lake. Last summer a new culvert was installed under Musgrove to carry the water. Now mounds of dirt have been hauled in and piled on the south side of the roadside creek. A flimsy barricade has been along the road for years but there was no shoulder. Now a new bed has been dug from the point where the creek enters section 26 to the southwest where it will connect with lhe open creekbed southwest of the Jorgensen house. Once the present creekbed is filled with the tons of din. the Jorgensens will no longer need a bridge to get to Musgrove. This puts the creek in a di­ rect line. It would be interesting to learn if the creek always ran this way or is the pre­ sent configuration a man-made plan? Who can remember? On that same section. Augst Lake just to the south abuts land of the Jor­ gensens. MacArthurs, Cartcr/Slowell and owners of the Miller property on Bonanza Road as well as buyers of parcels of the Augst-Daniels farm Looking ahead, there will be an AARP tax-aide at the Ionia Commission on Aging on each Friday. One should call 527-5365 to make an appointment. Also ahead. David McCord will be the speaker at the March 9 genealogy meeting with his topic “Life in Medieval Times." More than 50 members and friends of Central UMC enjoyed a Sweetheart’s Din­ ner at Corner Landing on Saturday evening. Sally Strader was in charge of arrange­ ments. Brynda Merrifield underwent surgery in Grand Rapids Monday for problems with her thyroid gland. The Lions' Club pancake dinner is to be Saturday at St. Edward’s Family Center, starting at five. Buckwheat cakes are avail­ able for those on PRISM diets. Proceeds go toward the Lions' sponsored summer recre­ ation program, chiefly swimming classes at Jordan Lake. The swiss steak dinner at Sebcwa Center was one of excellent food. Diners came from Clarksville, Sunfield. Mulliken and the neighborhood to enjoy the food and the company of other diners. There is lhe start of a new house on Mar­ tin Road, between lhe VanDyke and Poonenga houses north of Jordan Road. The Tom Thompson house on Carlon Drive is totally enclosed with further work taking place. It is near Jordan Lake Street. The house on Lakeview Drive, which was once the home of Larry and Benny Smith and later the vacation home of Ray and Ann (Peterman) Strecker of Troy, is getting a major addition to the west and some to the north. LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a dabt and any Information obtained will be used for that ouroose MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. FULLER AND DIANA FULLER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated January 2. 2001. and recorded on January 9. 2001. as Instrument No. 1053728 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand eight hundred seventy eight and 88100 Dollars ($79,878 88). including interest at 8.125% per annum Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pm. on March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Mch.gan and are described as; That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. North of the Michigan Central Railroad Right-ol-Way. Together with an ease­ ment for ingress and egress described as A strip of land 40 feet wide. 20 feet each side of a line desenbed as Beginning at a point on the North­ South 1/4 line of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, where said 1/4 line intersects the North line of Highway M-79. sa.d North line also being the South line of the former Michigan Central Railroad Right-oLWay. thence North along said 1/4 bne 100 feet, more or less, to the North line of sax Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way and the end of said described line The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dateu: February 21. 2002 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please cal: (248) 540-7701 MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made to JEFFREY L. VALLANCE. a sngte man. of 263 Fuller. Nashville. Ml 49073. Michigan. Mortgagors, to EQUICREDIT M(JA EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA. Mortgagee, dated the 14th of April. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 19th day of Apnl. 2000 in Rogtster No. 1043320 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Ave Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Two & 23/100 ($75,672.23). and no suit or proceeding at law or in acuity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March 2002 at 1 00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.10% per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest to the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain ,xece of par­ cel of land situated to the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at a comer post to the Northeast comer of the part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South ol M-79. thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an iron stake, thence due South 203 feel to an iron stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale EOUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for Equicredit 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (3/7) (248) 269-8684 Imgtings Op iBank Registered Investment Representative Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Registered Investment Representative to join our team. This position works directly with bank customers to help ascertain financial goals and needs and then makes recommen­ dations on how to achieve those goals. The representative will use a variety of tools and vehicles to help customers meet their short and long term objectives. We arc seeking an individual with demonstrated sales skills, strong coaching and development abilities and a successful track record in financial product sales. A bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience coupled with a Series 7 License is required. Bank brokerage experience is preferred. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F___________________ ‘ SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD FECRUARY 13. 2002 All Board Members present and 20 guests. Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ ing and treasurer s report Cemetery contract with Sexton approved Scon Perry appointed as probationary firefight- Adopted Ordinance »17. Payment of vouchers approved June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by; Robert Mack, Supervisor (2/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft husband and wife (ohgtoai mortgagors) to Mortgage Express. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000, and recorded on February 21.2001 in Document No 1055201. in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EquiCredit Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 2001. which was recorded on Apnl 16.2001. m Document No. 1058653, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 49/100 dollars ($104,634.49). including interest at 13.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barr; County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml, at 1 00 p.m on March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry C.^nty. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing e •» North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West thence East along said Section Line 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feet to point of begin­ ning. except commencing at the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section Parcel thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 feet; thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File »200130906 (3/14) Wolves Short Foreclosure Notice - Berry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by; Brian D LycMama and Kendra J Lycklama to Broadmoor Financial Service#. Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1998, and recorded on January 28. 1999. in Liber 1024352. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gages to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, by an assignment dated December 29. 1998. and recorded on January 28. 1999. tn Uber 1024353. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 98'100 DOL­ LARS ($88,921.98). including interest at 7.5% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tne statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa*d mort­ gage will be forectossd by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan, at 1.-00 o’clock p.m., on Thursday. March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale unless determined aban­ doned in acceptance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 6. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway, SuiLj 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/14) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EMPT.N G TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Joel Fulford, a single man. of 5850 Bivens Road. Nashville. Michigan 48824. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), a Michigan Corporation, of 2505 East Paris. S.E, Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated January 19. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bany, in the State of Michigan on January 21. 1998. and recorded in Document No. 1006654. on which Mortgage there to claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of 582,425 73. and no proceedings of having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained .in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on March 14,2002. at 1 00 pjn.. on the steps of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 48 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), does pay CA or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foflows. to wit PARCEL 3: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 12* EAST. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. 1329.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 IF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30’ WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. 575.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 12" WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION LINE, 396.00 FEET THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56’ 30“ WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. 300.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19’ 12“ EAST. 396.00 FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 56’ 30* EAST. ALONG SAID NORTHLINE 300.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption penod shall be six(6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment, if abandonment occurs after sate. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER, ALWARD & ROY. PC. By; DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (377) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt cottector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained win be used for this purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by; Robert L Hinckley and Linrua Jane Hinckley, hus­ band and wife io NovaStar Mortgage toe., a Virginia Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 24. 2000 and recorded on March 3. 2000 to Document No; 1041732. Barry County Records., Michigan Said Mortgage was assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee by an assignment dated March 1, 2000 and record­ ed Apnl 27. 2001 in Document No: 1058728. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due nt the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty Six and 69/100 Dollars ($70,126.69), including interest at 9.740% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. March 21.2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as; A parcel of land to the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Township of Rutland. Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of said Section 3. Thence West 19 rods tor the place of begin­ ning; thence South 10 rods; thence West 11 rods, thence North 10 rods; thence East 11 rods to the place of beginning The redemption penod shaii be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 The Chase Manhattan Bank. as Indenture Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ex!. 110 (3/14) Our File No: 6359.1901 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 7-9-22 2-11-2002 QUALITY CAR CLEANING James Arnold Springer Flight Officer of the United States Array Air Force Laid to rest Friday. February 15, 2002, at Fort Custer National Cemetery Flag presentation by oldest grandson. Kyle James Erb. staff sergeant of the United States Air Force Even though the woods took your life ... the woods gave you life. Thank you for all the memories. Happiness was being your granddaughter, grandson and great­ grandchildren. We love you. Kristi (Erb). Jamie. Katie and Alex Hanshaw 3E ®- sS H $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING, MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS ___________ 616/945-5607 ________ �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 COURT MEWS: A 19-ycar-old Middleville man sen­ tenced last August to serve three to five years in prison for violating probation on a previous conviction of drunk driving caus­ ing serious injiury will be back in Barry County Circuit Court March 14 to hear his new, revised sentence. Justin Denick’s attorney, Thomas J. Mat­ tern, successfully argued Thursday that the offense variables and prior record vari­ ables, a formula used to calculate a sen­ tencing guideline, were scored incorrectly. He claimed that though the mistakes were corrected by the court at the time of the original sentencing, the corrections were never properly updated in the records, which caused the court to later use the same incorrect information contained in the pre-sentence information when Dcnick was sentenced on the probation violation. Judge James Fisher agreed, saying that though the guidelines “do not apply.” they arc used by the judge to form a “propor­ tional" sentence. Dcnick was charged after a crash in Thomapple Township last February in which his girlfriend. Audra Heers, was seri­ ously injured when the vehicle he was driv­ ing ran a stop sign and entered the path of another vehicle. He was sentenced on the original conviction last March 15. 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Bourdo was arrested after he allegedly drove a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on Enzian Road in Prairieville Township June 13, then crashed the vehi­ cle. injuring his passengers. His license to drive will be suspended for six months and can be restricted after 30 days for treatment and probation. “I think you can tell from the report that Jeremy is profoundly sorry for what happend here," said attorney Jim Gouloozc. “The consequences could have been more severe.” The original charge of operating under the influence causing serious injury is a fel­ ony that carries a maximum possible pen­ alty of five years in prison, but was dis­ missed in exchange for his guilty pica. One count of being a minor in possession of alcohol in a motor vehicle also was dis­ missed. but he was convicted of the addi­ tional charges of possession of marijuana and first offense drunk driving. He was given one day in jail with credit for one day served on those convictions. “To Jeremy’s credit, as soon as he was able to, he addressed what was of para­ mount concern and that was substance abuse counseling,” said Goulooze. “He completed that even before charges were filed in this case." His cousin, who was scverly injured in the crash, was in court in support of Bourdo, Gouloozc said. “He. is here to accept responsibility,” said Gouloozc. . Fisher told Bourdo he is concerned about his failure to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. . '! “There are two different philosophies re­ garding treatment,” fcsid Fisher. :“One is you shouldn't drink at al! and the Other S' ' you can be in a controlled drinking envi­ ronment and you can drink as long as you maintain control. I don't subscribe to that." Fisher added that “once you have lost control with alcohol, you should never touch it again.” The judge granted the HYTA status “be­ cause I think you deserve the opportunity to keep this felony off your record,” he said. “Unfortunately, that doesn’t change the damage that has been done.” He was ordered to install a “sobrielor” instrument in his residence at his own ex­ pense and to complete substance abuse counseling. • Joseph Ira Brown of Middleville, has agreed to enter a guilty plea to one count of selling and furnishing alcohol to minors causing death, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. According to Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, the agreement in­ cludes a probation/jail sentence cap and if applicable, work release. Brown is accused of supplying the alco­ hol to Nicholas Bont and Sarah Wiese, which led to Wiese’s death when Bont drove under the influence of alcohol and crash his car into a tree last September. Bont is currently serving a orison sen­ tence for drunk driving causing death. During Boot’s sentencing, Fisher asckd Bont where he ad gotten the alcohol. “Bont originally responded, 'Robert Brown,”’ said McNeill. “The matter was returned to the Barry County Sheriff’s Of­ fice, specifically Det. Sgt. Jay Olejniczak for further investigation.” McNeill said Bont thereafter refused to cooperate in any further investigation with authorities. Bui after reading about Boot’s sentence hearing in the Hastings Banner, an anony­ mous tipster provided the name of Brown, who is not related to Wiese’s stepfather with the same last name. “Through the efforts of Olejniczak, a cir­ cumstantial case was developed,” said McNeill. Sentencing is set for March 14 at 8:15 a.m. in Barry County Circuit Court. • Kyle McCracken, 17, of Freeport, was sentenced to serve 23 months to five years in prison for violating probation by failing to abidi by the rules of the jail by smoking marijuana. “He continues to howl and make cat-like voices for his amusement and annoyance of jail officials,” said McNeill. McCracken was in jail on a previous conviction related to the theft of firearms from a Freeport home last year. “What you did was more than extremely foolish.” said Fisher. “I can’t have people using drugs at the jail. It won’t be tolerated by the sheriff, the jail or anyone else. You’ve put me in a position where I have See COURT NEWS, cont. page 17 School board member held In drunk driving CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A man who serves as an elected board of education member for a Barry County school district has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. The Barry County Sheriffs Department reports that the man was driving with a .11 bodily alcohol content Feb. 13 at 11:46 p.m. The legal limit is .10. Deputies reported that the man told police he was on his way home from a Kalama­ zoo “K” Wings hockey game when he was pulled over on M-66 near Gardner Road. The man was lodged in the Barry County Jail and released on $100 bond. His name is being withheld because he had not been arraigned on the misdemeanor charge, which is set to take place in Barry County District Court at 8:45 a.m. today. Thursday. Feb. 21. First offense driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor carries a maximum possible penalty of 93 days in jail and/or $100 to $500 fine and/nr 45 days community service, rehabilitative programs, costs of prosecution and reimbursement of the govern­ ment for emergency response and expenses for prosecution. Indecent exposure charges pending THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Two cheerleaders in the Thomapple Kellogg School District reported Feb. 15 that another student exposed himself to them while they were practicing at school last last month, according to police. The girls said they were in a large room in the school when the suspect knocked on the windows to get their attention, then allegedly exposed himself. A report by the Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriffs office is being re­ viewed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. 11 cited after police invade MIP party THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 15-ycar-old Middleville girl found herself home alone while her parents were away on a cruise and her 18-year-old sister was visiting her boyfriend and decided to have a few friends over last Sunday. The party ended when police arrived and issued tickets to 11 of the party guests for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. A 17-year-old Caledonia male was jailed for refusing to take a preliminary breath test for alcohol. Deputies were called to investigate when 911 received a complaint about a loud party in the 8000 block of Parmalec Road. After about five mintues of trying to get someone to answer the door, the hostess let the officers inside where they smelled a strong odor of alcohol, police said. “A search of the residence produced about 20 minors in various rooms and closets and one 21-year-old male,” deputies reported. The adult told police he took alcohol to the party for his own consumption and that he did not buy the alcohol for anyone at the party. Minors under the age of 21 arc not le­ gally perrnitted to. btysOptf jiy alcoholcontent (B AC) above .00 percent . ' ’ Police issued citandnsltf JTv-yearold Middleville boy with a .-03 -percent BAC, a 17-year-old Kentwood boy with a .09 percent, a 17-year-old Middleville boy with .09 percent, a 17-year-old Hastings boy with .04 percent and six, 15-ycar-old girls, five from Middleville and one from Delton, registered .08, .07, .04, .08, .03 percent and .09 per­ cent BAC. A 16-year-old Hastings girl who was cited registered a .05 percent. All of the minors were turned over to their parents. . x*- Intoxicated driver crashes into tree HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Hastings man who registered more than twice the legal limit for alcohol refused treatment for an injury after his car crashed into a tree on South Broadway one-quarter mile north of Sager Road Feb. 5, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. The man. who had not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday, was wearing a seat belt and his airbag deployed during the crash which occurred at 9:35 p.m. on a snow covered roadway. The man told police he drank a 12 pack of beer and later told officers he consumed 20 beers at the Hastings home of a friend before attempting to drive home that night. He registered a .24-pcrcent bodily alcohol content on a preliminary breath test. The man was lodged in the Barry County Jail and released on $100 bond. Police seek culprits in school vandalism THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Middleville police are asking for anyone with infor­ mation about who may have caused more than $750 damage to two windows at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School on the night of Feb. 13 or early morning of Feb. 14 arc asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Office or Silent Observer lo claim a possible reward. Sgt. Tony Stein said the two broken windows were located in the principal and assis­ tant principal's offices. “They were smashed out with what appears to be a rock," said Stein. “Wc have no suspects but there is a reward through the Fast 50 program of Silent Observer.” Barry County Silent Observer can be reached at 1-800-310-9031. Calls can be made to the Barry County Sheriffs Office at 948-4805. Suicidal man gives up after standoff THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A despondent Middleville man armed with a knife gave himself up willingly to police Monday after more than 1 1/2 hours of negotiations in the 100 block of Dayton Street. Sgt. Tony Stein of the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Office said of­ ficer Erik Gustafson received a call that a possible suicidal person was threatening to harm himself. . • « “Deputy Gustafson responded to the scene and found him to be irate,” said Stein. He was bascially making comments against his own life.” No one else was in the house at the time of the incident and a professional negotiator was called to the scene. . . „ “They negotiated with him probably about a half tour to 45 minutes,” said Stein. “He eventually threw down the knife and came out voluntarily without force." No one was injured and the man was taken to a hospital for psychiatric treatment. No charges are pending. Woman held for child endangerment HASTINGS - A woman who was spotted by police driving through the city with two minor youths in the rear of her pickup truck was arrested for drunk driving and child en­ dangerment Feb. 15, according to the Michigan State Police. Trooper Brad Martin spotted the pickup truck in the area of Railroad and State streets at 8:43 p.m. and found a 15-ycar-old girl riding in the rear of the truck with the woman’s husband and a 17-year-old boy. Also in the vehicle was another 15-ycar-old child, police said. The 35-ycar-old woman registered a .10 percent bodily alcohol content, was driving on an expired license and the truck contained an equipment violation. Charges are pend­ ing. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21. 2002 - Page 17 COA Site, continued from page 1 In the past, he said COA Board members nave given mixed messages to various peo­ ple because members have had different ideas. “Now, we do have this available and we’re there. I don’t think wc are that far away. It will be in a hard copy in a very short period of time. Tammy has been working extra hours to fill in the blanks when tlic questions have come up. She has done the research. It now will be available if wc need to give it to somebody...,” Semerad said. “It starts out with a mission statement. It’s important that everybody understands the mission and where wc arc so everything is related to the mission. It’s not that we need a new kitchen, we need a new bicy­ cle...That’s not it. It’s what is good for the organization, and that's the key. I'm ex­ cited because for once we’ll have it down in black and white," he said. • In another arena, the COA Board is be­ ginning to tackle possible solutions to con­ cerns that were raised when the COA held public forums in area communities last year, seeking positive and negative fccd- Thornapple watershed to be discussed Janice Tompkins of the Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality will speak in Hastings tonight (Thursday, Feb. 21) about a management plan being drawn up for the Thomapple River watershed. Tomkins will appear at 6 p.m. at Hast­ ings Mutual Insurance Co. The public is in­ vited to attend. The management plan for the Thomapplc will be part of a larger management plan being drawn up for the Grand River watershed, of which the Thornapple River is a part. The planning project is being funded by a grant from the MDEQ. The Grand Valley Metro Council is also financially support­ ing the project. Tompkins will discuss the Grand River project as it relates to the Thomapple River watershed. The Grand River plan will recommend measures to improve water quality in the Lower Grand River Basin. According to a written summary of the project, “the Lower Grand River Watershed is approximately 3,020 square miles, and includes the Thor­ napple River, Flat River, and Rogue River watersheds. All flow into the Grand River, which enters Lake Michigan at Grand Ha­ ven. Sediment and nutrients in the water­ shed contribute to poor fish and macroin­ vertebrate communities, sedimentation, ele­ vated nutrient levels, and excessive algae growth. Other impairments include mer­ cury contamination, pathogens, and PCB contamination. The watershed management plan will coordinate management strategies of communities and subwatersheds to cre­ ate a sustainable and consistent action plan for the protection and preservation of fish­ eries, agriculture and recreational opportu­ nities.” Kim Walton of the Bsrry Conservation District said a group of citizens has already met lo discuss the Thornapple watershed. Originally the District planned to pursue its own DEQ funding for a Thomapple River Watershed Management Plan. But now that the Grand River project will include the Thomapple watershed, the District focus has shifted to providing the Grand River project with as much data as possible to ensure that Barry County has the best management plan possible. At a meeting Jan. 21 at the Courts and Law Building in Hastings, volunteer- of­ fered to help Walton put together a stream/road crossing survey. Volunteers will travel to locations where roads cross streams and report on water conditions, such as the amount of sedimentation, algae, etc. The survey will help those drawing up the Grand River management plan to iden­ tify waterways in the Thomapple River wa­ tershed that are at risk and need water qual­ ity improvement. Walton said the district will also work to gather studies of the Thomapple River wa­ tershed that have already been undertaken. 'There is all this information and nobody knows who’s done it or where it is,” Wal­ ton said. The studies will be useful to those drawing up the Grand River plan. The Grand River project is expected to take two years. After it’s done, Barry County can apply for state money through the Clean Michigan Initiative. Grants from CMI will help the county fund water qual­ ity improvement projects. In March the district will meet in Char­ lotte, at 6 p.m. a* the Eaton County MSU Extension meeting room. This meeting will focus on the Eaton County portion of the Thornapple watershed. Those wishing to volunteer for the stream/road survey or wanting more infor­ mation can contact Walton at 948-8056 or send an email to: riverwork @hotmail com. back. The COA Board has formed a com­ mittee to study that feedback and a report was given at Tuesday’s meeting. Meal quality was one of the negative perceptions expressed at the forum. COA Board members Terry Dennison and Tony Crosariol wondered why the food served to senior citizens can’t be improved. Pennington said the Area Agency on Ag­ ing sent its nutritionist for a couple of sur­ prise visits at the meal prepaiation site in Kent County, and “she thought they (the meals) were both great." Pennington noted that sometimes the meals are good. “Some of the meals are really bad and look really bad. Probably ap­ pearance is the greater problem and proba­ bly lack of flavor is the second." Crosariol suggested that COA Board members tour the facility where the meals are prepared. About five members indi­ cated they would be interested in a tour. COA Board member Jeri Weinbrccht noted that the seniors come from a genera­ tion that were excellent cooks. Betty Moore, a COA Board member, said she has delivered (senior citizen) meals for nine years and most of the recipi­ ents are happy with the meal and grateful to get it. “...They don’t complain to us very often," she said. James agreed that the situation should be investigated. She also pointed out that age, health status and a person’s medications may affect the taste of food, too. “The last *ime we went out to bid (for meals) we mailed 11 to 13 bid packets (for the COA’s program),” Pennington said. Only one or two bids were received in re­ sponse, she added. She said requests to bid were sent to such places as Pennock Hospi­ tal, Hastings Area Schools, the County Jail and nursing homes. “Last spring I put out feelers..." to get bids for meals and didn’t receive any bids, she said. The current COA kitchen is only li­ censed to “heat and serve” meals, not pre­ pare them, Pennington said. Corally O’Dell of the COA staff is checking into other pos­ sibilities at the proposed new COA build­ ing. Identified as other major topics of dis­ cussions at the public forums by the Public Forum Committee were: the general public docs not “hear” about the COA and its services and that there arc other negative perceptions, which include the fact that ADOPTED: February 13,2002 EFFECTIVE: Immediately upon publication, February 22, 2002 MICHIGAN. ORDAINS: • Edward Gauna, 39, of Delton, entered a nc contest pica to one count of third of­ fense drunk driving, which occurred when he drove Sept. 6 on M-43 in Barry Town­ ship with a bodily alcohol content of .15 percent. Gauna was sentenced to serve 10 months in the Barry County jail with credit for 77 days served and lo spend the next five years on probation. Gauana, who has six prior misdemeanor convictions dating back lo 1988, was also ordered to undergo substance abuse coun­ seling “Mr. Gauna is a poor candidate for pro­ bation.” said Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill, “though we asked that he be placed on probation to give him a periodjp be removed from society” According to defense attorney Frank Hil­ lary, Gauna has been “self medicating" with a number of prescription drugs. “I do realize the mixture is quite toxic” Gauna told the court. “Even in small amounts. All of the meds 1 take is a witches brew. It’s going to get worse if I don’t get more help " “I get the feeling you use mental health issues as an excuse to drink and drive.” said Fisher. “If you go out and kill somebody, it doesn’t matter to them if you have other problems. It’s wrong to get drunk and drive a car because people get killed” - ■ .... ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH BOARD AUTHORITY OVER FIRE DEPARTMENT An ordinance to provide that the Johnstown Township Doard may establish the Johnstown Township Fire Department; establish juris­ diction and authority ol lhe township board toward the township fire department; and repeal any parts or portions of ordinances incon­ sistent herewith. Section 1: Scope. Purpose and Intent • Holly Reichard, 18, of Hastings, en­ tered a not guilty plea lo one charge of re­ ceiving and concealing between $1,000 and $20,000 cash allegedly stolen by a co-dcfendant during a breaking and entering Oct. 15 in Yankee Springs Township. She is also charged with one count of be­ ing an accessory after the fact to a felony. A Feb. 28 pretrial hearing has been scheduled. Reichard is also charged in Allegan County with home invasion and in Ottawa County with one count of attempted home invasion. She is free on a $2,000 personal bond due to a medical condition. have to be there to meet those deadlines. “At this point in time, these four groups have a real challenge to be productive” he said. “...The bottom line is that wc have to get a status report at every meeting from these committees.” Serving on the Client Services Commit­ tee include Terry Dennison. Sandy James, Jeri Weinbrccht Joyce Sherwood and Tony Crosariol. Finance Committee members include Chuck Semerad and Ken Neil. Marketing Committee members include Betty Moore. Ken Kahler and Tony Crosa­ riol. Building Committee members include Jeri Weinbrccht. Tony Crosariol, Peg Brad­ ford and Ken Neil. COA Board Chairwoman Carol Bender undoubtedly will be involved with commit­ tees. too. but she was unable to attend this week’s meeting. Other absent members were mentioned as candidates for specific committees, loo. COA Executive Director Tammy Pen­ nington said a COA staff member could be assigned to each committee. In other business, the COA Board: • Heard that the Chili Cook-off, spon­ sored by O’Neil’s Restaurant & Pub to benefit the COA. raised 51,453.75. “It was a fun time," Pennington said. Proceeds from the event are about $1,000 lower than last year because corporate sponsorships were down, she said in response to a ques­ tion. “I just think it’s a wonderful event." • Learned that a public hearing will be held at the COA building from 2-4 p.m. April 1 on the Area Agency on Aging’s an­ nual implementation plan. • Heard a report that the “Safe Driving Class for Seniors" at lhe Barry Intermediate School District in Hastings had 13 students and went well. The COA designated $200 towards the course. Pennington said she hopes to keep it going on an ongoing basis and that perhaps it could be held in other locations around the county. “I’d like to sec it offered a couple of times a year,” she said. • Agreed to rent an upstairs room to the Kai-Creek Kickers every Wednesday from 7-9:30 p.m. at a cost of $25 per month to cover the cost of utilities. The ’Kickers’ are a nonprofit dance group and they will open their sessions to the public. They primary do line dancing and “some couple’s danc­ ing" JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 17 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN It’J ‘ THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. BARRY COUNTY, to make an example of you." Fisher also told McCracken he is con­ cerned that McCracken does not have con­ trol cf his impulses. “That disturbs me greatly,” said Fisher. seniors must come to Hastings to access the majority of COA services, the current facil­ ity and parking arc inadequate, the myth that services are only geared to low income seniors with significant problems and needs, and public funding. Increasing distribution of the COA news­ letter, having a regular listing of services in the newspaper, appearing on public TV. speaking to organizations and churches, connecting with other groups and establish­ ing a Senior Discount Card were mentioned by the committee as possible solutions to publicizing the COA and its services. Brad­ ford said. Ideas intended to change negative per­ ceptions include increasing the client base to allow more activities in other communi­ ties, having a new facility and preparing senior meals locally in the future. Concerning public funding, ideas in­ cluded educating the general public (through marketing) about public policy, the importance of government being in­ volved in aging and the wide gap between people who can afford help and those who have Medicare. “The group in-between are the ones we take care of,” she said. The need for more public forums and ad­ ditional input from clients and the public have been suggested by the committee. Bradford said. O’Dell is developing a modular plan for the committee. Four standing committees were formed this week and COA Board members volun­ teered to serve on one or more. The com­ mittees are Client Services (including COA programs, meals and in-home services). Fi­ nance (fund-raising, business plan, budget - cost center, salary study, financial re­ ports), Marketing (mission statement, com­ munity “Point People," marketing plan, media and newsletter) and Building (adult day services, cost analysis and site plan­ ning). Semerad suggested that committees pre­ sent reports of their work at each regular board meeting. He said the updates are important “so that we don’t fall behind and if there are roadblocks we can help the committees eliminate those roadblocks and move for­ ward. One of the things that needs to be es­ tablished is a timeline to move, and we’re being backed into a comer if the building comes down and moves us along. We have to have more of our plan in place, and wc This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the township board under Public Act 33 of 1951. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide that the Johnstown Township Board shall hereby establish the Johnstown Township Fire Department; to establish jurisdiction and authority of the township board over per­ sonnel sutection; to establish authority to adopt rules and regula­ tions for he conduct of personnel and maintenance of equipment; to employ and appoint a chief, firefighters and officers, and to pre­ scribe the powers and duties of fire department volunteers and employees. Section 2. Fire Department: Establishment. Funding. Powers and Duties. There is hereby established the Johnstown Fire Department. The township board, acting by resolution, shall appoint such persons who. based on experience, training and qualifications would, in its discretion, best perform the duties associated with providing fire protection to the citizens of Johnstown Township. The township board shall approve an annual appropnation for the operation and maintenance of the department and its equipment, and for that purpose shall have the authority to use general funds, to initiate the creation of a special assessment district and levy assessments, sen bonds, establish user fees, or raise revenues in any other manner provided for under law for the operation and maintenance of the department; it shall provide for payment of any debts incurred incidental to its continued operation, it shall pur­ chase necessary '■quipment. and/or construct public buildings for uses incidental to the maintenance and operation of the fire department. The township board shall establish rules and regula­ tions for the operations of the department and the care of the equip­ ment. Section 3. Chief: Dubes The township board shall appoint a chief who shall be the chief administrative officer of the department. The chief shall be account­ able to the township board for the efficient and effective operation of the department, and for the department's compliance with all state laws, township ordinances and policies The chief shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The chief shall recommend subject to township board approval, the appointment of an assistant chief, captam(s). lieutenant(s) and firefighters as may be deemed necessary. The chief shall develop wntten administrative rules to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the department, including pre-plan­ ning and post-incident critiques, regulations, assignment and scheduling of personnel and shall plan for lhe long-range needs of the department. The chief shall review all personnel and operating problems and shall report monthly to the township board. A written report shall be filed annually with the township board As needed, the chief shall notify the townshi. supervisor of major problems or issues that require board action. When such problems must be resolved immediately and it is impractical or will endanger the health, safety or welfare of the township to wait until the next board meeting to resolve the issue, the township supervisor shall be empowered tc resolve the issue or problem, subject to subse­ quent approval of the board. The chief shall hold regular department Informational and training meetings. The chief may incur expenditures against the department budget as appropnated by the township board. The chief will monitor the unencumbered balances remaining in the department budget and shall make timely recommendations for budget amendments at such time as the need for such amendments become known. The department s expenditures shall not exceed the amounts appropri­ ated. Capital outlay purchases shall conform to township policy regarding written quotes and competitive bidding. The chief shall aHo be responsible for lhe foltowing: 1. Supervise the extinguishment of all fires that endanger the health, safety and welfare of Johnstown Township. 2. Enforce township fire ordinances or fire prevention codes. 3. Ensure that all personnel are trained or qualified for the duties scene of an emergency shall be cause for dismissal. Firefighters shall not respond to emergencies, meetings or train­ ing sessions while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled grams are conducted. 5. Ensure that all equipment and buildings are property main­ substances. Sectton 7. Compensation Compensation to firefighters shall be in such amounts as may be determined from time to time by the township board. The depart­ ment shall keep accurate records that indicate the amount of com­ pensable time served by ail personnel. The township board Shan determine the frequency in which the compensation shal be payable. Section 8 . Public Contact tained and in good working order. 6. Ensure that all department personnel comply with departmen­ tal and board rules, regulations and policies. Section 4: Officers The fire chief, or his/her designee, may release facts regarding fires or other emergencies to the news media. All other personnel shall refer ail media inquiries to the chief or designee. Members of the public will be allowed in the fire station only when There shall be a chain of command established among the depart­ ment officers in descending order of rank, from the chief to the assistant chief, captein(s) and lieutenant(s). to firefighters. Each rank shall obey the orders of their superior officers. Temporary offi­ cers may be appointed by the senior officer present at an emer­ gency to ensure the continuity of the chain of command. Such tem­ accompanied by a member of the department or a member of the township board. AH department personnel will always treat the pub­ lic courteously and professionally. Section 9: Emergency Responses When responding to emergencies, all personnel will drive emer­ gency vehicles with appropriate concern for the safety of the public and defensive driving. Use of emergency signals on vehicles shall be considered a request for the right of way from other drivers. Use of emergency signal equipment shall be permitted only when the department has been officially dispatched to an emergency. Section 10: Department Equipment Protective gear shall be worn when engaged in firefighting in any enclosed structure, or outdoors when warranted. However fire­ that they are expected to fill. 4. Ensure that fire inspection and community fire prevention pro­ porary appointments shall terminate when the officer with the given responsibility becomes available. The chief shall establish a job description for each rank. Each command officer shall be responsible to see that subordinates carry out orders. Section 5: Firefighters Applicants for vacant firefighter positions shall be of good charac­ ter. possess a good driving record, and shall be screened by a physician of the township board s choice and at township expense. The physician's examination shall determine if the applicant has any pre-existing physical conditions that would preclude the appli­ cant from performing the duties associated with firefighting. All firefighters shall serve an initial probationary period for a peri­ od of not less than six months. Al the discretion of the chief, the probationary period may be extended. At the conclusion of the min­ imum probationary period, the chief may recommend that a proba­ tionary firefighter that has met all of the qualifications contained in the firefighter job description be given permanent firefighter status by the township board. A probationary firefighter shall be entitled to all compensation and benefits to permanent firefighters, but shall be restricted to perform only those duties for which he/she has been specifically trained. Use of emergency signal devices on the private vehicle shall be at the chief's discretion. Section 6: Disciplinary Procedure Violations of any township ordinances, ooard rules, department administrative regulations, or convictions of a felony shall subject any personnel involved to disciplinary proceedings. The chief upon good cause shown, or when a violation occurs in his/her presence, shall document a violation. The chief shall provide a ccpy of the wntten reprimand to an alleged violator. The wntten reprimand shall state the rule that was allegedly violated, the nature of any disciplinary action taken, and the consequences of any further recurrences. Disciplinary action .nay range from a reprimand to a suspension.demotion or dis­ missal. or a combination of any of the above, depending on: • seriousness of the violation • consequences of the safety of others by the violation • potential harm to the department or township • prior record of the individual • the degree of wantonness, if any. of the act Any disciplinary action may be appealed to the township board, who shall affirm, deny or modify the disciplinary action taken by the chief. The township board may. on its own initiative, bring charges against any fire department personnel. Disciplinary action initiated by the township board shall foltow the above procedures, except that the township board shall perform the responsibilities designat­ ed above to the chief. In addition to such administrative rules Siat may be promulgated by the chief, theft of township property or other property at the fighters are not permitted to cany a concealed weapon while on duty. Lost or damaged equipment shall be reported as soon as possi­ ble to an officer. Township property shall be disposed of only with toe pnor approval of the township board. Personnel leaving the department shall return all department-issued equipment to the chief Section 11: Use of Fire Station Only township-owned vehicles and equipment may be kept at the fire station. Department equipment shall no! be borrowed for pri­ vate use without permission. Private vehicles must be parked in designated areas only. Alcohol and controlled substances shall not be brought into the fire station. Section 12: Soliciting Donations AU fund-raising activities shall have the pnor approval of the town­ ship board, and all revenues solicited in the name of the fire depart­ ment shall be deposned with the township treasurer. The township board will disburse such funds. Any fund-raising activities on behalf of the fire department, yet not eototed in the name of the township or the fire department. shall be conducted by a tax-exempt organzation that has been desig­ nated as a 501-C-3 charity by the Internal Revenue Service. The personnel of the fire department are authorized to incorporate a tax-exempt charitable organization that shall be known as The Johnstown Firefighters Association " The purpose of the associa­ tion shall be to provide for the social development of personnel and toe betterment of fire protection in the township. The association shall be incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan, with by-laws approved by the township board. The association shall elect its own officers. The financial records of the association shall be audited annually by the township board. Section 13: Savings Clause Should any court of competent jurisdiction declare any portion of this ordinance unenforceable, the remainder of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect unaffected by the portion that might be so declared to be unenforceable. Section 14: Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect on February 22. 2002. All ordi­ nances or resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 21.2002 Police probing rash of area break-ins by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer At least three residential break-ins re­ ported Monday on Terry Lane. Starr School and River roads are being probed by police while lhe Hastings City Police and Barry County Sheriffs Office are also investigat­ ing the break-ins of two car dealerships, a home and a church. "At this point, it appears the auto dealer­ ship break-ins may be related." said Hast­ ings City Deputy Chief Mike Leedy, "due to the methods of operation being similar. With regard to the residential break-ins. wc don’t know at this point.” Seif and Sons Auto Sales Manager Jeff Dickinson arrived at work early on Feb. 15 to find the South Hanover Street office area damaged, said police. "A two-drawer, locking file cabinet that contained the day’s cash had been pried open with some type of pry tool.” said po­ lice. A black, dark colored deposit bag con­ taining the cash was missing. Several paper coin wrappers which had been emptied were left on a counter above the filing cabinet. RELAX UNWIND. REWARD YOURSELF WITH A "FUN SHIP" GETAWAY. 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Barry County Undcrshcriff Don Ford said the Classic Chrysler store on West State Street near Cook Road was also tar­ geted on Feb. 15 w hen someone apparently pried open a back door to steal petty cash. Ford said the break-in was discovered at about 6 a.m. when a truck driver arrived to make a delivery. Also at 6 a.m. Feb. 15. 911 received a re­ port that Hope United Methodist Church at 2920 South M-37 sustained a smashed of­ fice door, though nothing was reported missing, said Ford. "I believe Eaton County had some deal­ erships broken into, too.” said Leedy. In apparently unrelated burglaries, a man in the 700 block of South Michigan Avenue in Hastings discovered about $50 worth of steak and burgers missing from a freezer in his garage. “No c'-Micnce was found at the scene.” said police. On Feb. 14. a woman in the 400 block of West Walnut Street reported that she re­ turned home at about 4:10 p.m. to find that DREISBACH GOES INTO OVERDRIVE HURRY! 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Michigan Slate Police were called to a similar complaint in the 600 block of Terry Lane where someone entered the home through a bedroom window, also on Feb. 18. And. at 6:30 p.m. the same day, a resi­ dent in the 900 block of River Road discov­ ered his front door frame was broken and footprints were found throughout his home. Nothing was found missing from the home, the victim said. Reports were not available from the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Stale Police. On Feb. 16. troopers were called lo the Orangeville Tavern to investigate an appar­ ent forced entry in which someone used a boll cutter to gel inside the bar. Missing was the cash register and about $255 cash, said Sgt. Kym McNally of lhe Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police. The incident remains under investiga­ tion. LEGAL NOTICE 5.7 V-8, Rear Glass. Sliding Cargo Door, Power Window/Locks GIVIC a piece of jewelry and some $30 in canned 01 BUICK SESAME 99 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4 LEATHER. 350. POWER WINDOWS'! OCXS. 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Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its successors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000. which was recorded on December 28. 2000, in Instrument No. 1053334. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTWO THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 07/100 dollars ($92,039.07). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of Crystal Lake Estates Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 73, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 14.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys ana Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 8200130692 Wolves (3/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by GerakkneK Gulembo. a Single Woman (ongraJ mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. Mortgagee, dated June 19. 2000. and recorded on June 27. 2000 in Liber Ducumert No. 1046019, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 40/100 dollar ($174,320.40). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1^)0 p.m.. on March 14. 2002. Sa»d premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 338 0 Feet of that Part of the Nortnwest 1/4 ot Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Towr 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. Lying East of the East Line of the West 222 75 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. Together with a Private Dnve Easement for Ingress and Egress over the East 66 0 Feet of that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 ot Said Section 9. Lying North of the North Line of the South 338.0 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200210501 Mustangs-B (2/2B) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-02-28.pdf f8299c53a30683fb8e8f0862d6d030e4 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY mi emu u Walk for Warmth’ keeps on marching TK grapplers bound for state See Story, Photos on Page 5 See Story on Page 10 COA site plans still progressing? See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTh. JS ANNER Thursday, February 2B, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 9 PRICE 50- Library site hearing adjourned 28 days by David T. Young Editor Next 1st Friday is about Islam Dustin Byrd, also known as Isma'il Abdallah, will give a presentation in Islam at the next First Friday program at noon March 1 at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. Byrd is American born and was raised in South Haven. He now lives in Kalamazoo with his wife and chil­ dren. Though he was raised by an ag­ nostic father and a Dutch Reformed mother, be took an interest in religion at a young age, which led him to the desire to be a minister. “Unlike many converts to another religion. I do not harbor ill will toward my former tradition. 1 have no ax to grind against Christianity, therefore, I feel as if 1 can help in being a bridge between the Muslim and Christian communities,” Byrd said. The Firat Friday series of forums, sponsored by the Barry County Dcmocruic Committee, is held from noon to 1 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or light fare can be purchased at the hall. Two elementaries get Golden Apples Two elementaries in the Hastings Area School System were among the 19 elementaries and high schools in Southwest Michigan scheduled to be honored with regional Golden Apple awards Wednesday morning in Kala­ mazoo. Pleasantview Elementary and Star Elementary were two of the nine ele­ mentaries recognized al the ceremony at th^ Kalamazoo RESA Auditorium. They were honored for high achieve­ ment or most improved scored on the Michigan Education Assessment Pro­ gram (MEAP) tests. Golden Apple winners will receive at least $50,000 per school. Hastings, Delton blood drives set Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for this week and next, one in Hastings and another in Delton. The Hastings drive will be from (Thursday, Feb. 28) at the community room in the MainStreet Savings Bank, Hastings Another drive Red Cross officials say despite the tremendous response last fall after the Sept. 11 terrorist at­ tacks, blood supplies are low in this region, owing to snow, slippery roads and falling temperatures keeping peo­ ple from turning out. The drive at the Thonupple Town­ ship Hall, 200 E. Main St., is spon­ sored by the Thornapple Township Emergency Services. The drive at the Hastings Elks Lodge. 102 E. Woodlawn, also will in­ clude a bone marrow and organ/tissue registration. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry Coum'y chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 Plans to build a new Hastings Public Li­ brary on East Mill Street remain on hold af­ ter a hearing Wednesday afternoon in Barry County Circuit Court. Visiting Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland decided to give more time to attorney David Tripp, representing local merchant Doug Ward and others in oppos­ ing the new library site, to present affida­ vits and case law applicable to the issue. Tripp was given 28 days. Eveland’s ruling came over the objec­ tions of City Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs, who with Tia dcGoa presented the City of Hastings’ petition to vacate a portion of North Jefferson Street and Mill Street to make way for the new library building and parking lot on East Mill Street near its in­ tersection with North Jefferson Street. She told the judge that the city had complied with all the proper procedures and to delay this matter Lny longer would harm the on­ going campaign for the new library. One procedure that still may in question, however, is a position taken by the state at­ torney general’s office as a respondent to the city’s petition. Sharon L. Feldman from the Michigan Attorney General’s office representing the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said the petition was invalid be­ cause the North Jefferson property is plat­ ted. The proposed library site actually would be on East Mill Street, but its park­ ing lot would face North Jefferson, which cannot be vacated under the provisions of the state’s Land Divisions Act. The city, in order to continue its quest, must file a complaint in Circuit Court, seeking a plat amendment. Feldman noted, however, “In our review of the plat (the city) can seek to vacate Mill Street because this section hasn’t been plat­ ted.” Fekkes said she hadn’t received notice of this position until less than three hours be­ fore the court hearing. She told the court. “We have agreed to file an amended plat." When the point was brought up first dur­ ing the proceedings, she objected, calling it “irrelevant.” Indeed, Fekkes often objected to Tripp’s explanations of why his client and more than 1.600 people who signed petitions op­ posing the project, saying they were not relevant to the matter before the court in the hearing. See LIBRARY, continued page 17 New ordinance targets neglectful lawn owners by David T. Young Editor Those who neglect their property to the point their grass grows taller than eight inches could face a $100 fine under a new ordinance adopted Monday night by the Hastings City Council. The council voted 8-0, with Harold Hawkins absent, for a local “noxious weeds and vegetation” law that spells out a threestep process involving a first and second ticket and then the stiffer fine. The plan if to have property owners with grass above eight inches be notified by mail of the violation. Owners would have seven days to take care of the problem themselves without penalty. They would have another five days after second notice is sent. After that, they could have the work done by city crews and be billed or even could go to court. The fine at that point would be $100. City Manager Jeff Mansfield told the City Council, “Hopefully, this will serve as a deterrent and people will take care of their yards.” Mansfield added that the vast majority of Hastings residents and property owners will not be affected by the ordinance. He said the new local law targets those who arc “non-responsivc” to city requests to have their grass and weeds cut. “Nine times out of ten the people who get the letter will comply,” the city man­ ager said. “Only a very few are non-rcsponsive. He said last year, for example, the only problems were with property owners from outside of Hastings — a Flint man and two out of town banks thu Md foreclosed on properties. 1 City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes agreed. “We’re talking about property owners from out of town. This is our only way to keep up on this problem.” She added that the city for years now has had a lot of questions asked about the aban­ doned gas station at the comer of Broad­ way and State Street, which sometimes has looked unsightly. Councilman Donald Spencer said Ed Englerth, the city’s zoning administrator, has other things to do besides check the height of grass, so “I think we’ll be relying on neighbors to call in and gripe.” Spencer also said some property owners may point to some areas that in the past weren’t subjected to enforcement, such as the land that now is maintained by a combi­ nation gas station and Taco Bell. Citizen Steve Merring brought up his concern about his property on East Mill Street that abuts the Thomapple River. He said he deliberately maintains some of the property as a “wild belt” along the river, which includes wildflowers and field flow­ ers. When he asked if his land could be an exception, he was told a portion of the ordi­ nance already deals with that issue. Desig­ nated natural areas and wildflowers will not be included in consideration of violations of the proposed ordinance. Councilman David McIntyre said some natural areas, however, may include such plants as goldenrod and ragweed, which See ORDINANCE, continued page 5 Judy Myers City assessor to step down Hastings City Assessor Judy A. Myers has announced that she will retire effective April 30, though her last day on the job will be Friday, March 29. Myers, who has served as the assessor for the city for the past 12 years, replacing Walt Misak, sent a letter of resignation to the council, saying, “After 12 years of serv­ ice, my decision to retire has been a diffi­ cult one. “1 lock back on the experience 1 have gained and the friends I have made with much regard. The City of Hastings has been a valued part of my life that I shall never forget.” City Manager Jeff Mansfield, in his writ­ ten communication to the council, said. “We were certainly disappointed to hear that Judy had elected to leave employment with the city after 12 years of dedicated service, but we sure wish her a happy and well deserved retirement. “We have already begun the process of looking for a replacement...” Upon hearing the news. Councilman Donald Tubbs quipped, “Can we deny her resignation?" Mayor Frank Campbell said Myers did a good job in assessing property values in the city and overseeing the operation of the of­ fice. Before working for the city. Myers had been computer tutor at Grand Rapids Com­ munity College and she worked at Hastings City bank for about a dozen years. “It’s been a really fulfilling job,” she said of her tenure as city assessor. “It keeps you busy and you get to meet a lot of people. You have a lot of communication with oth­ ers in the community." Assessing sometimes can involve con­ stituents who get upset, but Myers said that has been rare in her experience. “For the most part you can reason with them (property owners) and they calm down,” she said. “There have been only a very few I haven't gotten along with, and I can’t think of any severe problems.” Myers and her husband, Philip, who re­ tired just a year ago himself, plan lo do some traveling and stay close to family and friends. New chair elected County Parks Board “legal” with three new faces New Barry County Parks and Recreation Board Chairwoman Sharon Rich is pic­ tured in this J-Ad Graphics file photo working as a volunteer in one of the historic buildings at Chartion Park Here, she gets ready to offer English plum pudding to some visiting youngsters. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Sharon Rich, a longtime supporter of Historic Charlton Park, has been unani­ mously elected chairwoman of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. Rich was elected at the Parks Board's Tuesday night meeting, which also was the first meeting for three new Parks Board members: County Commissioner Clare Tripp, who was appointed to the position earlier that day. County Drain Commis­ sioner Tom Doyle and County Road Com­ mission Chairman Don Willcutt. Longtime Parks Board member Wes Robinson also was rc-appointed to another term. The seating of those members and elec­ tion of a chairperson may end some of the turmoil on the board and also brings board membership into compliance with stale law for the first time in many years. The Janu­ ary Parks Board meeting ended in a 3-3 deadlock for the chairmanship and the meeting was promptly adjourned. County Commissioner Ken Neil was elected vice chairman of the Parks Board this week and Tripp was named secretary. Outgoing Parks Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic. who has served tv o years at the helm of the board, was not eligible for re-election to the chair because of term limitations in the Park Board’s bylaws. MacKenzic said he thinks Rich “will do a wonderful job. She's well respected by everyone on the board. “She has a lot of ideas that will help the park,” MacKenzic said of Rich. Remarking about the other new Parks Board members, he said, “they all seem very interested and want to become very in­ volved.” Rich, a retired state employee, has been a See PARKS BOARD, continued page 2 �I • - U 'vxvnj i KI Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 28. 2002 Domestic violence shelter may open this summer by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A newly formed board of directors is aiming at a summer opening for a local shelter for victims of domestic violence. The new shelter is being called Green Gables Haven. The Green Gables Haven Board of Directors was elected last October and had its first meeting in November, ac­ cording to Jennifer Richards of the Barry N€WS BRI6FS ‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’ planned Child abuse dinner tonight A “Bowl for Kids’ Sake" fund­ raiser is planned for 1 to 5 p.m. Satur­ day at the Hastings Bowl. Proceeds will go to helping the new Big Broth­ ers-Big Sisters organization in Barry County. Kids from broken homes or large families who don’t get the adult guid­ ance they need to succeed in life will soon have a chance to obtain a “Big Brother" or “Big Sister” through this program. Joe Booher, chairman of the event and a police officer who teaches kids in the DARE program, said more than 100 people want to be mentors with a minimum one-year commitment. The Big Brother-Big Sisters Pro­ gram of Barry County is working to raise funds and grants to pay for a sen­ ior case worker who will help pair up mentors with kids. The case worker will also be responsible for obtaining grant funds, public relations, inter­ viewing and recruiting volunteers, said Booher. Teams of bowlers will gather pledges (either per pin or advance sponsorship) of at least $50 per bowler, then bowl free at the partici­ pating alleys during pre-assigned hours in the Bowl For Kids’ Sake event Prizes are awarded for various levels of participation. The Child Abuse Prevention Coun­ cil of Barry County will have its an­ nual dinner tonight (Thursday, Feb. 28). The dinner was originally scheduled for Jan. 30, but had to be canceled due to inclement weather. The banquet will be held at the Elks Temple, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. The public is invited to attend. The event begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information or reservations, call Karen Jousma of the CAPCBC at (616) 948­ 3264 or Stephanie Fekkes, 945-2255 . Tickets arc $12 for one person and $20 a couple. The banquet will feature Ellen Hatcher, creator of an award-winning Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention program. Hatcher is education and training coordinator for the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Sagi­ naw County. Hatcher developed the shaken baby program in 1999 that won the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan award for Public Awareness in 2000. Gun groups plan NRA kids’ class Rodgers and Kammerstein's musical "The King And I" will be presented by Hastings High School al 7 p.m. Thurs­ day. Feb. 28, Friday, March 1. and Saturday. March 2, at Central Audito­ rium. "The King And J" is set in Bangkok. Siam, during the early 1860s. The musical tells the true storytrf m Englishwoman, Anna LePnowens, 'who goes to Siam with her young son, Louis, to teach the many children of the King of Siam. She soon finds herself at odds with the King and his stubbornness. Over time, Anna and the King stop trying to change each other and begin to understand one another. Patti LaJoye directs the pit orches­ tra. Stage managers are Sandy and The Michigan Coalition for Re­ sponsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) and National Rifle Association (NRA), Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America will sponsor a fundraiser for handicapped children June 15 in Barry County. The groups’ goal is to raise more than $10,000 for various handicapped children's charities by giving an NRA personal protection class to over 100 students, for a minimum donation of $85 per student. NRA Instructors, law enforcement officers, and military per­ sonnel will be donating their time to teach the class. All materials, books, supplies, etc., will be provided by Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America and the NRA. Lunch will be provided free of charge. The NRA personal protection course, consisting of five hours of class time and three hours of range time, will be structured to fulfill all the training requirements of Public Act 381, which is the new CCW law here in Michigan. The class will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a pistol range located within 35 minutes of Grand Rapids. More information will be an­ nounced as it becomes available. The contact person is Skip Coryell, Area Director. SW MI Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America. Lenten luncheons to resume today The weekly community lunch and worship programs each Thursday dur­ ing Lent will be held at the First Pres­ byterian Church in Hastings this year. Everyone is welcome to attend the second program in the scries, which will be at noon today (Thursday, Feb. 28). Pastor Bill Cowin of the Seventh Day Adventist Church is scheduled to speak. Lunch (for a free-will donation) is pr "pared by church members, begins at noon in the church’s Leason Sharpe Hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the program features a different pastor as speaker each week. Each speaker will reflect on this season's program -theme of “How Christ has impacted me and my ministry through a mentor or signifi­ cant person." Father Al Russell of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will be the speaker March 7. Chaplain Gale Kragt March 14 and Pastor Richard Moore of Hope United Methodist Church March 21. First Presbyterian Church is located at 231 S. Broadway. Community Foundation. Richards is one of 13 directors: others in­ clude retired physician Larry Blair. Victim Services Coordinator Julie DeBoer. Harry Doelc of Pennock Hospital, attorney Stephanie Fekkes. United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes, former State Rep. Terry Geiger. Jan Me Keough of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County. Family Court Judge Richard Shaw. Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkin­ son. Sharon Boyle of Delton Kellogg Schools. Barry Prosecutor Shane McNeil, and Tim McMahon of Barry County Juve­ nile Court. Fekkes is president of the new organiza­ tion. Forbes vice-president. McKeough sec­ retary and DeBoer treasurer. PARKS BOARD, cont. volunteer at Historic Charlton Park for about 14 years and calls it a ‘wonderful place." In addition, she has volunteered her time to serve on the Parks Board for six years. Rich also has been a temporary educa­ tion coordinator on the park staff, offering to fill the position in October. 1999 when a previous education coordinator left unex­ pectedly. She held the post through the be­ ginning of 2001 when the current education coordinator was hired. “I’m very interested in history." she said of her dedication to Charlton Park. “Where else can you dress up (in period costumes) and have fun with children?" As a park volunteer, she loves interacting with children to help them gain an under­ standing of what life was like long ago. "We try to give them a sense of history and do it in a fun way so they don't realize they arc learning," Rich said. Many young people today don’t know where butter comes from, she said. Showing the children how to make butter is a special joy. She also gels a kick out of their reactions to the outhouse and pumping water from the well and hauling buckets of water to the historic homes. Growing up on a farm in the Fowlerville area, was good experience for her service at Chariton Park, she said. “Children of all ages" can enjoy visiting Charlton Park, she said. Of her involvement in the park. Rich said, “the state gave me a good job and now 1 want to give back to the commu­ nity." ‘The King and I’ to start tonight V - Gene Greenfield. CO-directing "The King And I" are Steve Bowen and Carrie Roe. Karen Myers is choreographer and assistant director, and Connie Tolger is an as­ sistant director. Amy Tebo is a pro­ duction assistant. Tickets for students and senior citi­ zens are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Adult tickets arc $6 in advance and $7 at the door. Sharon Kalee Ducks Unlimited banquet planned The 22nd annual Thomapple Valley Ducks Unlimited banquet will be held Saturday, March 2, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. The banquet will feature a print by local artist Jeff Furrow. Dinner will be a choice of prime rib or chicken breast. According to Jan McKeough of Ducks Unlimited, there are still some pre-event raffle tickets left. They are 3 for $25 until the night of the banquet. Any remaining will be sold at the ban­ quet for $25 apiece. Those wanting tickets, more infor­ mation on the banquet, or sponsor­ ships can call McKeough at 945-9779, or Mark Larsen at 948-8195. Tickets must be purchased in advance. The March banquet will underwrite a “Greenwing Day,” which will be dedicated to the future caretakers of wetlands, DU’s Green wing junior members. All children ages 1-17 can join DU as a Greenwing. There will be a special drawing for Greenwings the night of the banquet. Last year over $10,000 was raised at the annual banquet for the preserva­ tion and protection of wetlands. In the past year, 19 acres of wetlands in Barry County have been restored. Since the inception of Ducks Unlim­ ited in 1937, the organization has con­ served close to nine million acres of habitat throughout North America. Many of these projects occur in Michigan, providing for waterfowl breeding habitat, wintering grounds, and stopping places along the water­ fowl’s migration corridors. TK assistant supt. to retire after 29 years After a 29-ycar career with the Thornapplc Kellogg School District, Sharon Kalee will retire at the end of the current school year. She has spent the last two years as as­ sistant superintendent with a focus on cur­ riculum. Kalee taught for 17 years at the Thomap­ ple Kellogg Middle School and Page Ele­ mentary, teaching English, social studies, science and even an art exploratory course. She then served as principal at Lee (for­ merly West) Elementary School for 10 years before being selected as assistant su­ perintendent. Members of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board accepted this resignation with regret. Nancy Goodin praised Kalee for her concern about students in the dis­ trict. Board President Dave Smith said, “I will miss our conversations." Kim Sellcck asked if she wouldn't re­ consider. Kalee is looking forward to retiring to the Kecwenaw Peninsula where she and her husband arc building a retirement home. “We are even using a builder I had as a stu­ dent who is a TK graduate who now lives up north." she said. The Thomapple Kellogg School district is now in the process of hiring a new super­ intendent to replace Midge Pippel, who also is stepping down effective June 30. The district hopes to have the new person working in the district by July 1. The district may wait to do the search for a new assistant superintendent until after the new superintendent is hired. Richards said the move to establish a do­ mestic violence shelter in Barry County was spearheaded by Blair and the Barry Community Resource Network, which formed a domestic violence steering com­ mittee to work on the shelter issue. Out of that committee Green Gables board mem­ bers were selected. There is currently no place in Barry County for victims of domestic abuse to seek refuge from their abusers. The closest shelter. SAFE Place, is in Battle Creek. The new Green Gables board has been offered a facility in the county to use for the shelter. Richards said. “We’re anticipat­ ing having a lease through Dec. 31" which will only cost the board a token $1. she said. The hope is to eventually own a shel­ ter in the county, she said. The board is focusing its efforts cur­ rently on raising operating funds for the shelter. Richards said Mark Englcrth, chairman of the Barry County Republican Party, has offered to spearhead a joint effort by the county Democratic and Republican parties to raise $250,000 in the next year and a half. The board will also seek support through United Way and make grant re­ quests. Richards said. “We’re anticipating needing $100,000 to operate the first year." she said. While the board does not have an open­ ing date scheduled for the shelter, she said, we may be able to get into it in the next couple of months." She said she was fortunate to be able to retire early after nearly 30 years of state employment. She started her career in Lansing at the Secretary of State’s office and then worked in the Traffic Services Bu­ reau for the Michigan State Police. After passing the required tests. Rich became a dispatcher for the State Police at the Rock­ ford and Lansing Posts. In 1969. she moved to Barry County to accept the position of dispatcher at the Hastings Post. She was the first civilian to be a dispatcher there. Charlton Park “has so much potential," Rich said. “It’s so beautiful." She’s hoping all the Park Board mem­ bers will work together to develop the park’s potential. Some of the goals she has in mind arc “a concerted effort” to get nec­ essary repairs made and solve the drainage problem on the park’s village green, which she said floods every spring. Rich also hopes more volunteers will come forward so that programs can be developed for the park’s recent additions of a wigwam and log cabin. One of her drcams is to have a function­ ing miniature railroad operating. She said the park already has a small electric train engine, about the size used in mines. She’s hoping that cars and railroad tracks can be obtained so that the train could run from the historic village area to the park’s rec­ reation area or into the nearby woods for fall color tours. “We can start small and expand when we can,” she said of the train project. All of the Parks Board’s 10 seats arc now filled. The County Board took care of that business Tuesday morning with the ap­ pointments of Tripp and Robinson, chair­ man of the Charlton Park Village Founda­ tion. Robinson’s term had expired Dec. 31, but action on his re-appointment was de­ layed, in part, because the legal status of Road Commission Chairman Willcutt and Drain Commissioner Doyle attended their first Parks Board meeting this week and Lenz and Texter are no longer on the board. State law also provides for up to three County Board members to serve on the Parks Board. In recent years, there have been two. With Tripp’s election this week to the Parks Board on a 6 1 vote, she becomes the third county commissioner on the panel. Commissioner Tom Wing cast the dissent­ ing vole. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson was absent. Wing, at Tuesday s County Board meet­ ing, said he disagreed with the legal opin­ ion of the county's attorneys regarding not allowing substitutes for the Road Commis­ sion and drain commission positions on the Parks Board. “It irks me that John Texter is going to be kicked off...I don’t sec the point. What is the purpose of adding another (county) commissioner? “John Texter is a fine man," MacKenzic responded, noting that he just thinks the Parks Board should be restructured to have more involvement by county commission­ ers. “If we want the park to prosper and grow and if we want to consider the possibility of the board memberships of Jack Lenz and John Texter was questioned when County Board MacKenzic researched state law. The County Board’s attorneys with the Lansing-based law firm of Cohl, Stoker & Toskey confirmed that Lenz and Texter. through no fault of their own, had not been properly appointed. Their appointments were allowed through county by-laws adopted in 1993 for the Parks Commission, but they were in conflict with sute law. Lenz, who has served on the Parks Com­ mission for many years, originally was ap­ pointed by the Cbunty Board to fill the seat allotted for the County Road Commission. Lenz retired as chairman of the road com­ mission in December, 2000 and therefore, according to state law, he no longer can represent the Road Commission on the Parks Commission, according to county at­ torneys. The Road Commission chairman or another road commissioner designated by the Road Commission Board must serve on the Parks Board. Texter was appointed to the park com­ mission as a designated alternate for the drain commissioner like others have served before him. However, county attorneys have said “...there is no authority for the drain commissioner to appoint a substitute member to the Parks Commission to take his position, either in the statute or the by­ laws...” Now that the state law has been clarified. adding other parks, I think we need more involvement. Nothing at all against John Texter. I would support him in coming back onto the Park Board or being on some other board in the county, if he chose, in the future. I also support Jack Lenz being back on the Park Board and being a mem­ ber of another board if he chose to,” MacK­ enzic said. Wing asked why county commissioners needed more involvement, wondering if it was based on the premise of “somehow" developing more county parks “or will it just increase the efficiency of the Parks Board somehow?" MacKenzic said developing other parks would be a major decision for the county and citizens to make in the future. By hav­ ing more commissioners on the Parks Board “we would be more involved in the park, more knowledgeable about what's going on...” Wing said he didn’t “see the relative ad­ vantage” of having Tripp on the Parks Board. He said he didn’t have anything against her, but that her parks experience didn’t compare with Textcr’s, for example. Tripp responded that she is a member of the Yankee Springs Township Park Board and would be willing to volunteer at Charl­ ton Park with the other dedicated volun­ teers. Commissioner Jim French said he had hoped that cither Texter and Lenz would be appointed to the open position, but since they weren’t nominated, he hoped they would stay involved in the Parks Board. Neil said he hoped Texter and Lenz would still attend Parks Board meetings “and help us make decisions...Their exper­ tise would be very, very welcome..." “Let’s move forward with a positive note," County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said. “We have a wonderful park...We have people on staff with good vision and people on the board with vi­ sion.” Hillsdale College student joins race for State Senate Hillsdale College student Joseph Wicks, 22, announced his candidacy last week for the 24th District State Senate seat. Wicks, a senior at Hillsdale College and a Republican from Laketown Township in Allegan County, will be running against State Representative Patricia Birkholz and former-State Representative Terry Geiger for the district Republican nomination. Gei­ ger has not officially announced his candi­ dacy as yet. "I'm running to increase economic growth, improve educatation and unify Americans by removing burdensome taxes and regulations," said Wicks. "I want to run on specific agenda — leave more resources in the hands of the people such as imple­ menting universal tuition tax credits and eliminating the single business tax." Wicks' campaign platform favors aggres­ sively cutting taxes to boost economic growth, increasing parental choice and competition in education though reducing the tax burden on families and stopping universities from discriminating based on race, gender, color or national origin. "Joe's opponents have record of dramati­ cally increasing government spending dur­ ing good economic times instead of plan­ ning well for the future," said Wicks' cam­ paign manager, Nicholas Ciofani. "In Michigan, we need leadership that will not only look at today, but can create a long­ term plan for the future. Joe will to do just that." Unlike his opponents. Wicks has decided to accept no campaign donations from spe­ cial interest Political Action Committees (PACs). "I do not want to even give myself the option of getting caught up in the special interest money culture. I want my constitu­ ents to know that I am representing them, not PACs," Wicks said, Wicks is a graduate of Holland Christian High School and attends the Douglas Com­ munity Church. "I think that the choice for the voters is clear. Rather than continuing on with the status quo, I will take a much needed free market, "more resources to the people" ap­ proach. An approach that the people of the 24th district deserve!" �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 - Page 3 Conservation District banquet celebrates year of accomplishment by Man McDonough Staff Writer The Barry Conservation District achieved much during 2001, Executive Di­ rector Monica Rappaport told those attend­ ing the district's annual meeting at the Hastings Country Gub last Friday. Rappaport listed a number of 2001 ac­ complishments. including: • Fifty acres of new wetland areas were created. • One hundred and twenty acres of wet­ land areas were maintained. • Eighty acres of wetland filter strips were installed (vegetative areas that reduce water pollution contamination). • Over 150,000 trees were planted in the county. • The woodlands of 2.500 residents were evaluated and the landowners were edu­ cated about pests and tree diseases so they could treat their property in an environmen­ tally sound way. • Two hundred and forty acres of grass­ lands were developed and 460 acres of prairie were maintained in order to improve soil quality, enhance wildlife habitat and help retain the county's rural character. • Two thousand two hundred linear feet of stream bank stabilization was completed to increase surface water quality and enhancc/improvc fish habitat by reducing sedimentation into surface water. • Seven abandoned wells were closed permanently, protecting groundwater in those areas. • Thirty farms and 118 residential homes were assessed and evaluated to protect groundwater from pesticide and fertilizer contamination ($34,000 of cost share funds were available to the farmers for imple­ mentation of groundwater protection prac­ tices through a grant awarded to the dis­ trict.) • Three hundred and twenty soil erosion consultations assisted landowners. • Two hundred soil tests were completed. • Thirty thousand pieces of educational material were distributed throughout the county. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute was named Conservation Partner of the Year. Ac­ cepting the award from Monica Rappaport (left) was Gary Pierce of the Institute (middle) and Michelle Skedgell, executive director of the Pierce Foundation. • Ten habitat improvement workshops, eight K-12 educational programs. 15 club/scrvice organization presentations and seven environmental workshops were pre­ sented. • Over 5,000 residents in Barry County received direct assistance from the district and more than 20.000 residents received in­ direct assistance through information disscuination. Ra|.paport’s list of accomplishments was taken from a report presented to Barry County Commissioner Tom Wing asking the county to adequately support the dis­ trict. The report states that “the district and its partners generate 52 - S2.5 million per year in federal and state cost share and con­ servation programs in Barry County. These dollars arc used to protect water quality, both groundwater and surface, conserve soil quality by correcting soil erosion prob­ lems. and address land use and natural re­ source concerns. The District is credited, along with our partner, the Natural Re­ source Conservation Service, for $833,000 in cost share and technical assistance for Conservation Reserve Program plans and $954,000 of timber sales.” The report also states that the district is “the only governmental agency responsible and accountable to assessing the natural re­ source needs of this county. The district is involved either directly or indirectly in the majority of the grassroots citizen natural re­ source projects in the county.” At the annual meeting. Rappaport made available to guests a packet of information listing the district's mission, its five-year goals, and its resource needs assessment for 1999-2005. The district’s five-year goals include: • Communicate efficiently with private individuals and public entities and organi­ zations as well as affiliate the district with the various conservation groups in the county. • Compile and inventory all past and cur­ rent county natural resources information in order to develop a library/directory of Barry County's natural resources. This would include a census for baseline studies on water quality. • Lead an effort that would implement a land use preservation program as well as study developing land use trends. • Become the natural resource conserva­ tion educator to county officials, continue to be the educational facilitator of natural resource issues, and provide and continue ongoing educational programs. • Become economically self-sufficient. At the annual meeting. BCD board chair­ man Tom Guthrie again emphasized the need for more financial support of the con­ servation district. In another report to Wing. Rappaport staled that “this time of our fiscal year until the spring tree sale April 6 is our most dif­ ficult quarter financially. We basically scrape by week to week. Unfortunately, due to stale and local government, we are dependent on soft money (tree sale prof­ its)." Rappaport said tree sales arc down be­ cause of lack of enrollments in the Conser­ vation Reserve Program — federal govern­ ment rules are making it more difficult for people to sign up tor CRP. she said. The district receives many of its tree sale orders from those enrolled in the CRP program. Rappaport said “Things need to change” financially for the district, she said in her report to Wing. She asked the county to support the district with annual funding of $20,000 (it now re­ ceives $2,000 yearly). Rappaport said “the state says we arc number 2 just below Wayne County in workload and threat to natural resources.” A list of one-year goals for the district contains the goal of “start preliminary steps toward a 2002 millage for district opera­ tions.” In the district's 1999-2005 needs assessment. suggested actions for the district are listed, including “assembling a group of county, state and local officials to address the questions af fiscal support for the dis­ trict and its conservation efforts." To be ad­ dressed would be the questions “Would (left) Ruth Zachary was given the Conservation Media Award. Jennifer Joppie (middle) and Jo Stebbins (right) of Star Elementary accepted a Conservation Education Award for the school’s recycling program from Monica Rap­ paport of the BCD. Jim Decker of Pheasants Forever was presented the Wildlife Habitat Award. they support a millage. What are the chances of endowment. What level of sup­ port can we expect from current sources. What do they sc- as our future.” and “Arc there other options?” In the needs assessment. 20 conservation resource ptoblems/necds are listed, includ­ ing: 1) Forest fragmentation. 2) Lack of understanding of forest eco­ nomic value. 3) A need for understanding and imple­ mentation of good forest and grassland management. 4) Cor’ nual stream bank erosion and en­ forcement of associated state and federal regulations. 5) A need to establish buffer strips and drainage ways. 6) A need to take groundwater loss and contamination seriously as a threat to the future quality of life. 7) A need to reclaim the Thomapple River watershed as a top quality warm wa­ ter fishery. 8) A need to work with landowners to re­ store high quality wetland habitat through­ out the Thomapple watershed. 9) A need to set standards and gain uni­ fied enforcement for sewage systems throughout the county. 10) A need to gain cooperation between interested parties and responsible agencies in the enforcement of regulations and the issuance of permits for septic systems, to include both natural resource protection and public health concerns. 11) A need to gather information about the control of exotic species and make it available to all interested parlies. 12) A need to increase wetland restora­ tion activities and protection of dried wet­ lands during the current dry phase of the waler cycle. 13) A need to get a better understanding of the extent of the county’s manure man­ agement problems. 14) A need to increase the use of native grasslands in habitat restoration and devel­ opment in this county. 15) A need to develop a suitable man­ agement plan for controlling predators such as raccoons, opossums, feral cats, dogs, and a variety of other species. 16) A need to develop a research pro­ gram to examine alleged depredations by some species (i.e. turkeys, deer and Canada geese). 17) A need to examine the potential problems and solutions for sand >nd gravel mining and oil and gas exploration in the county. 18) A need to look extensively at the status of landfills and future prospects in this county. 19) A need to identify agencies, organi­ zations and key contacts that play impor­ tant roles in county natural resource conser­ vation. 20) A need to develop a comprehensive education plan that addresses the wide range of conservation issues and efforts in this district. The district has already taken action in some areas, including working toward a See BANQUET, cont. page 17 Jack Wood was honored for his service as a member of the district’s Board of Directors. Dan Kingma was named Barry County Conservationist of the Year. Dennis Pennington was given the Groundwater Tom Wing was named Barry County Commissioner of the Year Stewardship Award. Jim Bruce was named the BCD Employee of the Year. �Pago 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28, 2002 l€TT€RS from our readers... Need for new COA site is very real Dear editor: Hardly anyone is against the Commis­ sion on Aging, but many are against chang­ ing its location or at least to the proposed new location. Hardly anyone mentions the services and the delivery of services to all of Barry County given by the Barry County Com­ mission on Aging, who has as one of its goals “helping older citizens stay in their own homes for as long as possible.” Often we don’t recognize what is avail­ able in the community until we need to use a service. We hear about the Meals-onWheels. which is a good thing, but far from the only service available. There is so much more and there can be even more in the fu­ ture There is a food bank where anyone over 60 years old can get groceries to fill out a month where food money is short, no ques­ tions asked. This program is very valuable to us at Veterans Affairs, as older veterans and families can get food from there. There are housekeeping services done at a reasonable charge, based on ability to pay. quietly, effectively and without fanfare. Health care services under the supervi­ sion of a registered nurse are given and in­ clude bathing, nail care, hair care and other aspects of nursing care. Nail clinics also are held at the center, blood pressure clinics are held monthly at several of the meal sites. B/P clinics arc done by registered nurses and often include counseling about many things, including pain medications, even pet care and nutri­ tion. Things arc frequently revealed to the nurse that the older person is reluctant to talk about to others. At the meal sites, entertainment is part of the program as well as educational sessions which often include medications. Medicaid. Medicare, taxes and other subjects of inter­ est. The meal sites also serve as social cen­ ters for the area where they arc located. The Commission on Aging can and does arrange transportation to doctors and other appointments through the volunteer pro­ gram which is in place. There are major problems with the pre­ sent site, including lack of parking. Older people often cannot walk as far as is neces­ sary. or are using a walker or a wheelchair to aid in mobility, which makes it more dif­ ficult for them to access the current build­ ing. The transit buses deliver people to the center, parking in the street on North Michigan Avenue in front of the building, sometimes for several minu’ s at a time while unloading the Clients and whatever device is needed to help them to walk, h’s an accident waiting to happen. A location is needed with better parking and better ac­ cess to the center. The alley between the Moose Lodge and the COA building is shared and is often congested or blocked, as the Moose deliv­ eries must also be made here, as well as the deliveries and the loading of the Meals-onWheels. Several different sites have been pro­ posed. A site for this facility should be away from congested traffic areas. Older drivers react slower. The site should avoid heavy traffic areas, have adequate parking space, easy access for pick up and deliver­ ies. buses, cars, and pedestrians, including those over 60 and volunteers and staff. The site does not have to be elegant and fancy, just pleasant, warm, clean and friendly. There are more than 200 volunteers county wide, who serve at the various COA Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-9030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Trcur, representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (ail of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. sites. They are to be commended for their unselfish aid to others. Think carefully about what you want done on this issue. Remember you. too. may need service from the Commission on Aging sometime*. Remember it is available to all mature Barry County residents. Joyce F. Weinbrecht. authorized agent. Barry County Veterans Affairs. Hastings New library would lack space To the editor: 1 am concerned about the proposed loca­ tion of the new Hastings Library. The space seems too small and the road needs to stay open. Consider the need of space in the library itself! My daughter is with VanBuren District Library at Decatur (a smaller town than Hastings). For the public they have: four In­ ternet computers, one CD-Rom. three card file computers, five computers in a mini-lab for training and classes, plus all main li­ brarians have their own computers. Yes, they're a district library, but overall there are 60 computers in seven libraries, and Deb says (hey are constantly busy! People use them in their business as well as education so they have to limit the time one person can use Internet to one hour at a time. They recently doubled the size of their building. Today, libraries have viewers for micro­ film and copiers as well as needing space for preparing books for circulation, reading space, office space and stacking space. A library on one floor is cheaper to oper­ ate because you have to have personnel on every floor. Public libraries must be handi­ cap accessible and have elevators, which add to costs. Several floors cost more to build and operate. “By the river” sounds nice but then across the river is a car dealership parking lot. Leave the street for the fire department access, as most (seven trucks) go out the cast door Mill Street. Shutting off the - ‘ trucks needing to go go where there is more Marge Barcroft, Freeport Area senior citizens well served by COA To the editor: 1 have been following, with interest, the ongoing discussions about the COA/Heahh Department relocation issue. I have tried to keep an open mind while reading the arti­ cles and letters printed in this paper over the last month or so. But in the headlined article of the Feb. 14 issue of The Banner, a particular comment, in my opinion, stepped over the line of business and personal and deserves a re­ sponse. County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson stated that “The COA needs to be more re­ sponsive to the needs of senior citizens throughout the county, not just in Hast­ ings.” and that “seniors aren’t excited about driving 15 minutes for recreation.” Speaking from personal experience, the Barry County COA is top notch when deal­ ing with the needs of this county’s seniors. Before my mom passed away, she became seriously ill, but wished to remain indepen­ dent for as long as possible. The COA lined up Meals-on-Wheels. personal care ser­ vices. housekeeping services, and visiting nurse services in only three days. When Mom came to live with us. we were also able to obtain respite care service through them, again on short notice. These services were provided regardless of her ability to pay. My mom lived in Mid­ dleville and 1 live in Yankee Springs. This doesn’t qualify as Hastings. As for the second comment, our senior population is not ready to roll over and play dead! They are the most educated, vibrant, and independent senior generation ever. I think that to believe that seniors won’t drive 15 minutes for recreation when they travel world wide, continue their education, and volunteer for many worthwhile causes is incomprehensible. Yes, some are ill or incapacitated, and others will become so. For those, the Barry County COA provides for almost every need. The concern and caring shown by everyone in this organization is outstanding and genuine. So. please, keep all public comments neutral. 1 knoiV that some communities wish to have their own full service senior centers. 1 don’t blame them, and in an ideal world, this would happen. But please realize that when you multiply these services by four. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. - Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. *1kU. 'li/eek'i. 2u£AtiOH.... PUBLIC OPINION: Offer Great Lakes water? If a crisis in availability of water arises, do you think Michigan and surrounding states should offer Great Lakes water for consumption of fellow Americans? five or six times, you will also multiply the cost proportionately. My guess is that no county in this stale does that. Finally, I admire Commissioners Wilkin­ son and Tom Wing for their concern for watching the costs on this project. But where are their alternative plans? They want to use property already owned by the county for these new facilities. We know that there is already $425,000 or so invested in them. Where are the rest of their figures for demolition, reconstruction, etc. to com­ pare with the current proposal? In the inter­ est of fairness, don’t come to the table empty handed. I believe that keeping the COA/Health Department services in Hastings is impor­ tant. I do not believe that a downtown loca­ tion is important. These services will still be accessible to all. If they don’t drive, we have a county-wide transit system. I also believe that the quality of our local merchants and services is strong enough to keep the people who live in. work in and visit Hastings shopping in Hastings. Mary Cook. Middleville Campaign finance reform a joke To the editor: Campaign finance reform. When the American public is polled it doesn't even make the top five list of important issues. But in the U.S. Senate, Democrat Tom Daschle has made it his top priority, block­ ing any legislation the American people do find important, such as helping the econ­ omy through job growth and tax cuts to pull us out of the recession. What is campaign finance in its present form? It does not stop the flow of “big” money nor does it “reform” the supposed corrupt system. It does contain pages and pages of convoluted, murky double speak that would make any policy wonk proud! It absolutely prohibits free political speech and is a slap to.lhe First Amend­ ment It prohibits organizations, which are made up of individual citizens, to run any ads or commercials 60 days poor to an election. Most people don’t even pay atten­ tion to elections until two weeks before! These and other ■‘reforms" are specifically designed to help the incumbents, the same people who wrote this complicated mess, the same people who tell us they have been corrupted by the system, now want us to trust them to fix it? The fact that the campaign laws already on the books were flagrantly violated by the previous administration and no one in Con­ gress enforced them or made anyone to be held accountable shows me that the new laws are nothing but a farce and more polit­ ical smoke and mirrors. The more compli­ cated the law, the easier to disregard it, or to get around it. The best way to reform campaign fi­ nance? K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid). Free and open debate from all sides, all the time. And full disclosure by all candidates of all donors and their donation amounts. That’s it. Then the American people can re­ view and decide which person they want to support. Full disclosure is attainable and neces­ sary and will only bother those politicians who have something to hide. Tell your Congross person you want a free and open soci­ ety with full and uncensored debate! Maureen Dudley. Dowling HASTINGS Banner Devoted to tbe interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMhuor Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven J&cobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Man Cowall Ruth Zachary “Yes. definitely. It’s not a necessity that we need it right now.” Edward Ashbaugh. Middleville: Janet Goforth, Freeport “Absolutely not!. Our wa­ ter system is all we have. If others waste or pollute their own. they shouldn’t be able to touch ours. Coming after Great lakes water is not an idea I support." “The water here is liter­ ally cocoa colored. We buy all our drinking water. After living in Freeport. 1 could drink anything." Cassidy Courtney, Woodland: “I think we should share, be­ “I think we should share cause even though there arc it to help out all the other 50 states, we’re all one people.” country.” “I don’t think the water is ours to give away. How would you ever gel the agreement of all the states and Canada? I think other water conservation practices should be tried.” Mary McDonough Helen Mudry St.Jwna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m » 5 30 p m . Saturdays 8 30 am. M Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoming counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 - Page 5 Local ‘Walk for Warmth’ raises over *3,000 by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Hastings walkers were issued red scarves, head bands and gloves and set off on the 17th annual “Walk for Warmth” on Saturday. The Barry County walk raised $3,170, which will be matched two-to-one with a Michigan Public Service Commission Grant for a total of $9,510 for Barry Cbunty. This walk was part of a four-county pro­ gram, including Calhoun, Branch, Barry and St. Joseph. More than 57G walkers in the four counties raised $54,479, which will help 206 families threatened with shut­ off notices. The morning’s events started with the reading of a proclamation from Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. He said, “In the city of Hastings ... I urge our citizens to show compassion for their neighbors in need by unselfishly contributing both time and money to this most worthwhile event." Love Incorporated Director Rev. Steve Reid blessed the walkers saying, “By your warm hearts you arc keeping other families warm.” Some volunteers walked as part of a group. Girl Scouts from Junior Troops 681 and 690 walked the three-mile route. This is the fourth year the girls have walked for this community service. Students from Hastings High School club Excel “serving our community" raised $551. The service club also volunteers for the March of Dimes, Tcndercarc, Toys for Tots, the li­ brary and the community clothing closet. Many of the walkers were from Head Start. Other groups were from Peace United Methodist Church and Barry County Fam­ ily Independence Agency. Nona Meehan from the Castleton. Maple Grove, Nashville Ambulance was on hand in case of an emergency. The top fund-raisers were Ken Schroe­ der, raising $455, Mary Jane Bradfield $250, Craig Laurie $223 and Bobbie Beach $179. There were door prizes donated by Fclpaush, Plumb’s, Old Time Bakery, County Seat, U-Rent-Em Canoe, Barry County Homes and McDonald’s. J-Ad Graphic's own Randi Bower is one of the Walk lor Warmth volunteers. Four-year-old Breaunna Wolcott bundles up for her walk. She raised $50 from neighbors and grandparents. LETTERS, continued HOSA students participating in the competition are pictured. They include (front, from left) Becky Brisboe. Jessica Rose. Kristie Gibson. Teha Huss. Heather Cham­ berlain, Stacey Gibson, (middle, from left) Megan Avery. Tonya Hammett. Lehn Avery. Katie Hotchkiss. Joe Shaeffer, (back, from left) Alisa Menke. Justin Schultz. David Miller, and Aaron Snider. The Castleton, Maple Grove. Nashville Ambulance is ready in case of an emer­ gency. Pictured are AJ Meehan and Nona Meehan from the ambulance crew. Faye Smith from Head Start and Bev Newton from the Community Action Agency HOSA students win in competition Eleven of 17 Hastings High students competing in Health Occupations Students of America regional competition at Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville Feb. 13 mcdaled or placed, according to HOSA advisor Pat Burtch. Megan Avery took a first place medal for Medical Assisting Clinical. Jessica Ranguette took a first place medal for Sports Medicine. Rebecca Brisboe won a third place medal for Researched Persua­ sive Speaking. Alisa Menke won a third place medal for Dental Assisting. And Kristie Gibson won a third place for Sports Medicine. Among the Top 10 in their event were Heather Chamberlain for Medical Assist­ ing. Administrative: Stacey Gibson for Health Poster, Teha Huss for Researched Persuasive Speaking. Jessica Rose for Ca­ reer Health Display. Joe Shaeffer for Ca­ reer Health Display and Aaron Snider for Veterinary Assisting. Also participating in the event were Lerin Avery, Tonya Hammett. Katie Hotchkiss. David Miller. Justin Schultz and Courtney Morrison. All 17 students will participate in state HOSA competition in Traverse City April 11-13. Thornapple Wind Band planning next concert Junior Girl Scouts from troops 681 and 690 walk the three-mile route at Saturday's Walk for Warmth. The Hastings High School Excel dub Walks for Warmth. The dub raised $551. Some of the "behind the scenes’ helpers are Community Resource Manager Marla Rowe (back row on left). Faith Todd, Community Action Agency Board Member Bess Gross and food distributor volunteer Patty Morse. Geiger should run for Senate New assistant prosecutor to fill vacancy left by Evans To the editor: Rc: Chuck Pcrriconc's letter in last week’s Hastings Banner about getting Terry Geiger It still commit himself to run for the State Senate in the election this year, I say yes, yes, yes! I truly believe Terry should run. We’re all entitled to one good big mistake in our lifetimes. So now Terry has made his mis­ take. He didn’t plan it that way. but circum­ stances at present have put a big burden on his mind. He was my representative in the State Legislature, and a very good one. And, I do not approve of term limits al all. Mr. Perricone wrote an excellent letter on Terry Geiger’s behalf. And I say, “Get in the harness, Terry, and follow your drcam! Other reople in public office have a lot worse mistakes and paid their debt to soci­ ety and continued on course. I feel certain that with lots of prayer, Terry Geiger can and will do it also! Elizabeth L. Smith. Lake Odessa by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A man who has worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Otsego County for the past 5 1/2 years will join the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Monday, March 18. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill announced Monday. David Gerald Banister. 38. will fill a va­ cancy left by the resignation of assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans, who left to be­ come the chief prosecutor of Montmorency County. “I think this office is very good in Barry County and I really look forward to it and to being a part of the community.” Banister said in a telephone interview Wednesday. “I enjoy prosecution work because I be­ lieve in right and wrong and I believe in the truth. I want to do my best to do what’s right by everybody. We’re all more secure when the laws arc upheld and people re­ ceive the consequences for their actions." According to McNeill. Banister gradu­ ated from Calvin College with a bachelor's degree in political science in 1985 and at­ tended the University of Baltimore Law­ School. graduating in 1989. He has served as a clerk in Baltimore County Circuit Court in Maryland and with the United States District Court for the Dis­ trict of Maryland. He has also been employed with the State's Attorney’s Office in Westminster, Md. He and his family, which includes wife, Carla, and their four young children expect to move to Barry County from Gaylord sometime in the next few months. Banister said he applied for the position because he was bom and raised in Grand Rapids and has family in Kent County. "The type of office setup they have in Barry County is something I believe I can fit into.” he said. The Thomapple Wind Band is gearing up for its next concert Sunday, March 24. Three rehearsals will be held in Hastings from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, March 7 (middle school band room), and March 14 and 21 (both at high school band room). The concert will be at the Lakewood High School auditorium at 3 p.m., March 24, with guest performances from Lakewood and Hastings High School solo and ensemble students. The band is under the direction of Joseph LaJoye, Keith Closson and Dave MacQueen. Kim Domke, a spokeswoman for the group said, “We are seeking new members who have previous musical experience. We are even encouraging any string instrumen­ talists to come give us a try. We currently have one violinist. "Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but arc main­ ly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name.’’ Membership in the ensemble is open to any post high school age musician who is looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Although all instrumentation is welcome, the band especially needs clarinet tnd trumpet players. A low cost child care program ($1 per child) held near the band room, is available to make it easier for musicians with chil­ dren to attend rehearsals. The Thomapple Wind Band is a non­ profit group designed to enrich the lives of its members and the surrounding communi­ ty. There is no funding other than donations received at the concerts. Money collected is used to promote and support the continu­ ance of the ensemble. For information on how to get involved in the band, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call Domke at 945-9181 or LaJoye at 945-9766. ORDINANCE, continued from page 1 could be considered noxious to humans suffering from hay fever. Fekkes said wild plants that pose a threat would not be tolerated. “We’re trying to defend the health, safety and welfare of the community,” she said. “..Jf there’s a negative impact for a neigh­ bor, then it must be removed.” She added that the zoning administrator determining there is a problem with a cer­ tain property is a lot like a police officer making a judgment call on a motorist. “We have to trust the people we have in these positions," the city attorney said. Councilman David Jaspcrsc said, “It seems to me that we ought to try it (the new ordinance) this summer and then see what happens... If somebody like Steve (Merring) got a ticket, then he could come in and fight it. Then it could be worked out.” Mansfield said, “I hope it gives people a better reason (than before) for people to lake care of the problem." The council also adopted a resolution that would assess the $100 fine, though Spencer said the city's entire fee schedule needs to be examined and perhaps revised. Spencer said, for example, that perhaps people should start paying for burning per­ mits. Mansfield said he doesn't want to dis­ courage residents from seeking a permit be­ fore they bum. “We don’t encourage burning, but if they’re going to burn, we’d like to know about it. Spencer cast the lone “nay” vote on the fee resolution. Fees can be revised when­ ever the budget is considered. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Approved the Downtown Development Authority's request to file a notice of intent to apply for a community development block grant of $20,000 for a study on how to enhance the central business district's marketability. If the grant comes through, the city will be expected to match it with $20,000 in DDA funds. • Scheduled two informational work­ shops before its next two meetings Mon­ day, March 11, and Monday, March 25. both at 6 p.m. The March 11 session will deal with the city’s financial reporting and accounting practices. The March 25 work­ shop will take up local airport issues. Area township and county officials will be in­ vited to the latter meeting. • Approved a lease agreement with 2AT for renting newly vacant space at the Hast­ ings Industrial Incubator. The new incuba­ tor tenant is in the plastic injection molding business, according to Economic Develop­ ment Director L. Joseph Rahn. • Approved the appointments of Tia dcGoa (one year), Mike Bosma (two years), Gary Kimball (three years) and Jim Cole­ man (four years) to the local YMCA Board. • Agreed to allow a banner to be hung over the corner of Jefferson and State streets to promote the annual Charlton Parte truck show May 5. with the waiver of the fee for installation. Spencer said he didn’t think it wise to waive the fee for a private business (Nothin’ But Truck). “I can see it for a non-profit, for Chariton Park only," he said, “but it seems this would be a place to charge a fee." Councilman Robert May said the council rarely if ever charges for installation of a banner because the vast majority of re­ quests arc from non-profit organizations or projects or events for the benefit of the community. He noted the truck show’s profits go to a charity. Spencer cast the only vote against waiv­ ing the installation fee. • Referred back to staff a request from Jimmie Bush to buy property he learned he is encroaching on city property while build­ ing a garage near the south water tower on South Broadway. May asked why Professional Code In­ spectors didn’t catch the problem before Bush started his project. Mansfield answered, “He (Bush) didn’t know where the line was, so his site plan drawing was incorrect." • Agreed to a request from Pennock Hos­ pital to use Fish Hatchery Park May 22 for its annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair. • Added Fifth Third Bank (formerly Old Kent Bank) as an eligible depository of city funds to “take advantage of favorable inter­ est rates and terms available al this finan­ cial institution," according to Mansfield. Correction: Information about the contact person for the Four Townships Resource Council was incorrect in last week’s edition of the Ban­ ner. Anyone interested may call Dean Solo­ mon at 1-800-521-2619, extension 221. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 | nonh and frequenting Dingmans Bar in Kalakaska. Mr. Ruffner is survived by his wife. Joyce (Schwencer) whom he married on April 10. 1959; a daughter and son-in-law. Pam and Pat Modos of Canton. Ml; a sister. Sue Ruffner of Hastings; two step grand­ children; two step great grandchildren; and one step great great grandson; special friends. Mike and Connie Bagley of Dow ling; and several nieces and nephew s. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother. Dale; and an infant son. David. The funeral service was conducted Monday. Feb. 25. 2002 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann officiated. Private interment at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Special Olympics will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. ^^Davi^C^uffner"^ HASTINGS - Daxid C. Ruffner, of Hastings, passed away Saturday. Feb. 23. 2002 at his residence. Mr. Ruffner was bom in Battle Creek on Dec. 10. 1932. the son of Russell and Wavanell (German) Ruffner. He was a 1951 graduate of Hastings High School. Mr. Ruffner was a veteran of the Korean War. serving his country in the U.S. Army, earning the Bronze Service Star. He is a retiree of General Foods, retiring in 1989. with over 38 years of dedicated service. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 8260, Nashville, a member of the Delton Moose Lodge. When he was younger he enjoyed race cars. horse racing, fishing and coon hunting. Playing cards, especially blackjack and euchre were some of his favorite past times, along with watching sports on the televi­ sion. He loved going to the family cabin up ... —.... ffytea O6it unties ...... .................................... ~ ■■■■■..... More Obituaries Appear on Page 7 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PIJiASANTVlEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service; 9.30 a m. Sun­ day School 11.00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p tn ; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rus sell. PUMor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m. Sunday Masses 8.30 a.m. and 11:00 a m . Confession Satur­ day 3.30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor Sunday School 9:30 a.m; classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m Nrrsery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 pm are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); .Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith f’honc 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11:00 a m.; Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churrhe'. International Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9 45 a m . SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH '’Member Chunh of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. ”315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center Si.) Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Chartci P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Voctbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a m and 10 a m Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NA7.ARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 1100 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice: 600 p.m cvemng Service; Wednesday: 700 pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. ‘M8-8B90 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If in­ COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowlmg Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Times Worship Service 9.45 a m.. Sunday School 1115 a m Nursery provide? Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7 30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office Worship Schedule W’orship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9 50 a m . 1000­ 10 45 a.m Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice » from 11:00a m.-12:IS p.m Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between tt*c worship services and Sunday School Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and jotn us at 301 E State Rd (Across Thursday 9 a m to 12 noon Sun­ from Tom's Market ) We look for­ day Morning: 9.30 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr 6-12). Sunday ward to worshipping with you Wednesday. 7 pm. Prayer Meet tng (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer; 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion 6.00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6 00 pm For more mformath« call 795-2370 or Rev David T HttStwick 948-9604 Traditional our “Kid's Time” is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru Sth grade* Come out and GRACE LUTHERAN (TIURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings Rev. Michael Anton, Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Failh Formation Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. Feb 21 7.00 p.m Crossways. Saturday. Feb 23 - IDOOa.m.. Catechism 2; 1:30 p m . The Way; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Sunday. Feb 24 - 8 00 A 1045 am Wor­ ship. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 3.(83-5:00 p.m. Mission Disciples. Tuesday. Feb. 26-6.00 p.m . Sun­ day School Staff and Dinner; 7:00 p.m.. Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Feb. 27 - 6 00 p.m. Supper; 7 00 p.m. Worship. 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIS i (TIURCH Comer of Green Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ Education. rector of Christian Bouma Music Director 8 30 a m - LIVE! Under the Norm Dome 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Senrice; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth 9:15 and 1(330 • Refreshments Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. and Junior Church Child care available for infants and toddlers Leisure Time Faithful Men Fellowship and GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Rescue. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before (he service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Couts Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; 1030 am Service Church ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Service thro age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associate. Thurs­ day, Feb 14 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Adult classroom Sunday. Feb 17-8:30 a m Chan cel Choir. 9 00 a m Traditional Worship Service. 9:20 a m Chil­ dren's Worship; I DOO a.m. Coffee Hour; 11:20 a m Contemporary Worship Service; 11.40 a.m. Chil­ dren's Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11 20 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dur­ ing both Services. Children's Wor­ ship is available during both Ser­ vices Monday. Feb 18 - 8 30 a m Staff meets for prayer and Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic planning; 7:00 pm . Session Meeting Tuesday. Feb 19-6:15 Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at a m Men's Bible Study - Church Lounge Wednesday. Feb. 20 b 00 p m Church Night Supper - 9:30 am Dining Room; 6 45 pm. Praise Team. 7 00 pm. Chancel Choir. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-554J Sunday School al 10 00 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Ser­ A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise A. Worship vice at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m Jesus Club for hoys & girls ages 4-12. 7 00 p m Spanish Class for ele­ mentary students with Karen VanDen Berg 10 30 am, 600 p.m. Wed. 6.30 p m. Pastors David ami Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love "Where Everyone is Someone Special ” Fix informal mn call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852 1806 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ''Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Pearl May Frederickson, age 76. of Hastings, died Friday, Feb. 22. 2002 at her residence. She was bom July 16, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Dale and Maud (Moore) Code. She attended school in Barry County and graduated in 1943. Pearl married Glenn L. Frederickson Oct. 4. 1946, and he died in 1982. She was also preceded in death by her son . Lance, in 1980; parents; brother, William Cook; and sister. Mary Colburn. She is survived by two daughters. Nancy Swiler and Tresa Owen, both of Hastings; five grandchildren, Kevin (Karla) Swiler. Rodney Swiler. Leisa Monasmith, Jesse Owen and Nicole Owen; five great-grand­ children; sister. Rose Rine: brothers. Charlie (Jean) Cook and Kendall Cook; sis­ ter-in-law, Lois Cook. She was a terrific person and will be missed by all. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Feb. 26, 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Many Cook officiated. Burial was at Woodland Memofia: Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements an. by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Laduska Hazel Sheldon and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Kathy ages; 10.45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST (TIURCH M 79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship II a m. PO Bos 63. Hastings Ml 49058 St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor I hone 945-9121 Summer HOPE UNITED METHODIST (TIURCH M 37 South at M 79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours. Wednesday & evening service 6 00 pm Wednesday . 6-8 p.m Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5) (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m.) Theodore T. “Ted" Tack HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ( orner of State Rd and Boltwood LUDINGTON. MI - LaDuska Hazel Sheldon (Higdon) passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 at her residence in Ludington, MI. She was the daughter of George W. and Virginia E. (Bell) Higdon. LaDuska was bom May 7, 1928 in Streeter, ND and moved to Nashville, MI in 1932. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1941 and married Nathan Sheldon in 1943. She worked at Michigan Carton after graduation and wule Nate was in the ser­ vice and stationed in Washington state she worked at an aircraft factory. They moved back to Michigan after Nate got out of the service. She started working at Putnam Public Library in 1967 and worked there until she retired in 1988 and moved to Ludington. She is survived by husband. Nathan; daughters. Natalie (Howard) Casterline of Bellevue. Paula Sheldon of Palm Bay. FL, Julie Sheldon of Ann Arbor; son. Jim Sheldon of Ludington; si* grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters. Eunice (Lloyd) Priddy of Nashville and Doris (Jerry) Callen of Satellite Beach. FL. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; brothers, John C. Higdon. Victor A. Higdon and Myron G.Higdon. Cremation took place on Feb. 19. 2002 in Ludington. Beatrice B. Bromley DELTON - Beatrice B. Bromley. Delton, passed away unexpectedly. Thursday. Feb. 21. 2002. Beatrice was bom ort Sept. 12. 1926. in Montcalm County, Michigan, the daughter of Chester and Lillian (Johnson) Bromley. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, flowers and animals. Beatrice loved children and to color. She is survived by a brother. Frosty (Sharon) Bromley of Nashville; sisters. Anne (Gale) Wright of Hastings and Dorothy (Danny) Burton of Delton; and several nieces and nephews. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents; brothers. Bud, Richard, Chester. Don and Duane; sisters, Lillian. Ruby, Joyce, and Della. Funeral services were conducted Saturday. Feb. 23, 2002 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. BELLEVUE - Theodore T. “Ted” Tack, age 95, of Bellevue, passed away Saturday. Feb. 23. 2002. Mr. Tack was bom July 5, 1906 in Otsego. Mich., the son of Jacob and Emma (Hayes) Tack. On April I 1929 he married Nina Quick. He began his teaching career in 1928 in a one room rural school. He taught math, social studies and drivers education at Delton Kellogg from 1946-1960. and was a principal and teacher at Pleasant view Elementary School from 1960-1972. Mr. Tack enjoyed woodworking, wood shop, cutting wood, helping his family with building projects and was head sawyer at his sawmill. He always farmed, helped his son Duane on the farm; baling hay in the summer of 2000, and he drove tractor until last year. He was a member of the Michigan and National Education Associations and Farm Bureau. Mr. Tack is survived by his wife of 73 years. Nina; son, Duane (Sandy) Tack of Bellevue; daughters. Loeta (Kerwin) Paige of Portland, MI and Joan (Wayne) Paige of Bellevue, MI; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchil­ dren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son-in­ law, Harry Wood Jr.; brothers, Raymond. Rolland, Leon, Minor and Lloyd; a sister. Marjorie Brunney; half brother. Floyd Tack; and half sisters, Grace Albertson and Flossie Van Pee nan. The funeral service were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 26. 2002 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiated. Interment at Ellis Cemetery. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Arrangenicnts were made by WilliamsGores P -era! Home. Delton. Darlene P Weatherwax HASTINGS - Darlene P. Weatherwax, age 67. of Hastings, died Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Richard E. Rose AUGUSTA - Richard E. Rose, age 68, of Augusta, died Tuesday. Feb 19, 2002 at Rose Aibor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was bom Feb. 17, 1934 in Hastings. MI to Richard E., Sr. and Mildred S. (Erway) Rose. He was raised in Hastings, was a 1952 graduate of Hastings High School, and resided in Augusta since 1970. He served with the US. Army 1954-57 in the US. and Korea. He graduated from Army Finance School and received his bachelors degree in accounting and economics from Michigan State University. Hr. retired from the Upjohn Company in 1992 after 32 years. He was married Dec. 31. 1956, to Nancy A. Thornton in Angola, IN. She survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Benina Ann (Royce D.) Rollins of Three Rivers; a son, Steven Richard Rose of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren. Adam Rollins, Jennifer Rollins, Cory Rollins, Kurtis Rose. Kailey Rose and Kamille Rose. He was a member of the American Production and Inventory Control Society. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, and taking trips with his family. Funeral services were held at the FarleyEstes & Dowdle Augusta Chapel. Friday. Feb. 22, 2002. followed by military honors and interment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo or the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by FarleyEstate & Dowdle. Augusta Chapel. DELTON - Maxie L. Gurd, of Delton, passed away Friday. Feb. 22. 2002. Mrs. Gurd was born in Dayton. TN. on Oct. 21, 1921. the daughter of Fred and Maude (Davis) McJunkin. During World War II she worked at Oliver Aviation and she also worked a few years at Kellogg’s. Mrs. Gurd attended the Kingdom Hall of Hastings, and was an avid gardener, espe­ cially flowers. She enjoyed feeding the birds and travel­ ing. She will be remembered for her excel­ lent cooking and baking, especially her banana pudding, her cream puffs and long johns. On Dec. 19, 1959 she married Harold “Spike” Gurd, who preceded her in death on June 23. 2000. Other members of her family include a son, John (Karen) Scarbrough of Delton; daughter. Karen (William) Anthony of Delton and Kay Cross of Battle Creek; brothers. Fred (Lillian) McJunkin of Battle Creek and Ray McJunkin of Georgia; sis­ ters, Peggy (Neil) Norton of Georgia. Jimmie Ruth VanNortwick of Battle Creek, and Sarah “Sunny” (Jim) Hopson of Arizona; six grandchildren; one great grandson; three ste> great grandchildren; and several nieces aid nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son­ in-law. Roger Cross. A memorial service was conducted Tuesday. Feb. 26. 2002, at the Williams Gores Funeral Home. Jack Myers speak­ ing. Private interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hastings West Congregation of Jehovah Witness or a char­ ity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Wilbur E Standish Wilbur F. Standish, age 87. went io be with his Lord Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002. He was preceded tn death by his wife, Mildred. He Is survived by his children, Karlenc Standish of Elizabeth, CO, Paul and Patricia Standish of Scottsdale, A2L, Ward and Christine Standish of Caledonia; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, A let ha Ruehs; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Standish were held Monday. Feb. 25. 2002 at Grace Lutheran Church. 150 - 50th St., SW. Pastor Robert Weidmayer and Pastor B. Ryan Buchmueler officiated. Interment Holy Comers Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by MarthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Paul C. Hoffman CLARKSVILLE - Paul C. Hoffman, age 88. of Clarksville went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Vivian; his children. Dale and Rozel la Hoffman of Grandville, Don and Carol Hoffman of Freeport, Diane Stahl of Freeport; his grandchildren, Mary and Casey Lynch. Mark and Shannon Stahl. Mike Stahl, Lisa and Nate Parnell, Stephen Hoffman and fiance’ Michele Schafer. Martha Hoffman. Marcia and Joe Bossenbroek, Mandy Cooley. John Hoffman; 10 great-grandchildren; his sis­ ters-in-law and brother-in-law. Grace and Omer Stahl, Lottie Hoffman, Gladys Mettemick, Lillian Anderson; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Tendercare of Hastings for the loving care they gave dad over the past few years. Funeral services for Paul were held Saturday at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church, Alto. Pastor Mick Funderburg offi­ ciated. Interment Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Directors. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 - Page 7 Obituaries ...continued Etna J. Adams Marian E. Borton CALEDONIA - Mrs. Etna J. Adams, age 79. of Caledonia, passed away Wednesday. Feb. 20. 2002 at Tendercare. Hastings She is survived by two daughters. Lizbeth Seiloff of Clarksville. Laurel (John) Pitt Jr. of Delton: two sons. Donald (Joan) Adams of Plainwell. Brian Adams of Caledonia: five grandchildren. April (Justin) Garber. Holly Pitt. Shaw ia Seiloff. Celeste Adams, and Curtis Adams; one great granddaughter. Anndora Root; three sisters. Margaret LaSalle of Cascade. Wenona Freeman of Caledonia and Phyllis (Gordon) Colter of Middleville: several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by her husband. David W. Adams; one sister, and one brother A memorial service was held Saturday morning. Feb. 23. 2002 at the New Life Christian Church. 3449 76th St. S.E.. Caledonia. Ml. Pastor Loren W. Nofsinger officiated Interment Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Marian E. Borton, age 76, of Hastings died Friday, Feb. 22. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Borton was bom on Aug. 6, 1925 in Lake City, Ml. the daughter of George and Edna (Hamann) Morrison. She was raised in the Lake City area and attended area schools, graduating in 1943 from Lake City High School. She moved to the Hastings area in the mid 1960’s. She was married to Albert H. Borton on Sept. 22. 1969. Mrs. Borton’s employment included: Felpausch of Hastings, Hastings' Superette and Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Borton enjoyed reading, traveling, the out-of-doors, especially snowmobiling. camping and fishing. Mrs. Borton is survived by her husband, Albert; son. Gregory (Marilyn) Coon of Mesa. AZ; step-daughter. Ann (Lloyd) Hopkins of Hastings; rix grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and brother. Steven (Mary) Morrison of Lake City. Preceding her in death were her parents; son, Jeffrey Coon; step-sons. John and Thomas Borton; and brother. Jack Morrison. Services were held Wednesday. Feb. 27. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Olmstead officiated. Interment at Dowling Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantview Family Church or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. June Rivera EATON RAPIDS - June (Coryell) Rivera, of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Orangeville, died Thursday. Feb. 21, 2002 in Plainwell. June was bom June 26. 1928 in Orangeville, the daughter of the late Jerome and Viola Coryell. She had grown up in the Orangeville area. Surviving are her husband, Ramon; brothers and sisters. Austin and Rose Coryell of Littleton. CO. Charlene Sniezek of Delton. April and Bob Wellington of Shelbyville. Diana and John Terry of Otsego; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. A Celebration of Life service was held Monday. Feb 23. 2002 al the Rupert. Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. Rev. Sam Graham speak­ ing. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Arrangements were made by Rupert. Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell. Thornapple Wind Band raises $660 for library A free-will offering of about $660 was collected at the Feb. 10 Thomapple Wind Band concert. The sum will be contributed toward the construction of a new library in Hastings. The concert, held at the Hastings High School lecture hall that Sunday afternoon, featured the Thomapple Wind Band and the Lakewood Choral Society. The two groups totaled more than 100 performers who hailed from Hastings, throughout Barry County and beyond. The wind band was directed by Joe La­ Joye and Harland Nyc. The choral group was led by Bob Oster. Kensinger Jones served as master of ceremonies. Musical selections ranged from sacred works to lullabies to patriotic numbers. This is the third year the wind band has held a benefit performance and the second time the band and choral group have per­ formed together. LEGAL NOTICE 75th birthday for Freda Grace Morgan You are invited to join us in the celebra­ tion of the 75th birthday of Freda Grace Morgan on March 9. 2002. 1-4 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church. 301 E State Rd. No gifts please. Charles Wayne Rowley. Nashville and April Lynn Krepps. Nashville. Michael Vincent Green. Nashville and Fonda Teresa Primm. Nashville. Jedidiah Robert Brisco. Nashville and Jaime Leanne Hildebrand. Hastings. Christopher John Hartwell. Vermontville and Billie Jo Cahoon. Middleville. Nicholas Adam Smith. Nashville and Julie Nichole Miller. Nashville. Damien Chesebro, Nashville and Cherokee Sue Schleh. Hastings. Glenn Jay Berens, Shelbyville and Edith Marie Thomas. Hastings. Keith James Lilley. Hastings and Jessica Ann Keeler. Hastings. Alvab Louis Quick. Delton and Patricia Mae Shoemaker. Delton. Bruce Wesley Colvin. Hastings and Diane Marie Neamberg. Hastings. Rocky Clayton Armstrong. Wayland and Lori Sue Babcock. Wayland. Stephen Derek Vandermade. Hastings and Tracy Ann Kohn. Hastings. Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we arc attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. FULLER AND DIANA FULLER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated January 2. 2001, and recorded on January 9. 2001. as Instrument No. 1053728 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand eight hundred seventy eight and 88/100 Dolars ($79,878.68). including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nobce is herebv given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm. on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. North of the Michigan Centrd Railroad Right-Of-Way. Together with an ease­ ment for ingress and egress described as; A stop of land 40 feet wide. 20 feet each side of a line described as: Beginning at a point on the North­ South 1/4 line of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, where said 1/4 line intersects the North line of Highway M-79. said North line also being the South line of the former Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way, thence North along said 1/4 line 100 feet, more or less, to the North line of said Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way and the end of said described line. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case tt-e redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 21. 2002 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremarn & Associates. P.C 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 £ake Odessa G3SVZ7© Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. March 5. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. This is the annual meeting at which time there will be an annual financial report and election of four directors. Three will be elected for threeyear terms. The fourth spot will be for two years to fill a vacancy. The VFW will be host for its monthly flea market on the coming weekend, that is the coming week. March 8 and 9 are the dates. Tables are for rent The Ionia County Genealogy Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Lake Manor. David McCord will be the speaker. His topic will be Family Life in Medieval Times. Some members ha*e already submitted their applications for First Families of 2002. An Ionia couple came to the depot last Saturday to have help from Susan Castro in verifying last details of an application. Coming soon - the butterfly exhibit at Meijer Gardens on Grand Rapids' east side. Coming in a few months will be a prized exhibit, a portion of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They will be shown at the Grand Rapids Museum sometime in 2003. A Grand Rapids death reported in the Press last week was that of Ruth Kienzle, 95, who was survived by one son, nieces and nephews, plus a favorite cousin and best friend. Geraldine Klahn. Geraldine is living at RiverView Inn at Sunfield. She reports that she has many visitors. She is always glad to welcome her friends. She keeps a notebook to record who visits and when. The State Journal last week carried a story of librarian Anne Tracy, who retired from the MSU library a few months ago. She had been there for 30 years. Soon after she began working she was put in charge of special collections, starting with material by the SDS and other groups concerning the Vietnam war. Her area of collection expanded to other topics. The article men­ tioned her former husband. Bruce Tracy. The story related that they came to her home slate with two small children in tow after being in Vermont and other eastern venues. He then found a teaching job. The article did not state so, but he was on the Lakewood faculty 1963-65, teaching high school literature. They lived on Second Avenue at Jordan Lake Avenue with the railroad track just off their lawn. Her other occupation in Lansing WL* that of music director of North Presbyterian Church. She retired from that prsiqon in May after learning that she has liver cancer. She was active in Lakewood Facttky Wives while living here. Death came Saturday to Rev. Joseph Speas. 93, of Lansing. His funeral was set for Tuesday morning at Woodview Church of the Nazarene in Lansing, with burial in East Sebewa Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 40 some years. Gencava (York), his six children, grandchildren in two gen­ erations. a brother and sister. He was an Iowa native. He had served in Lansing's Metro Chapel for 17 years, as visitation pastor at Woodview for years and before that he was pastor of Sebewa Baptist. His son. Paul, of Florida is deceased. Others from his first marriage to Doriene (White) are Eileen McIntyre. Sharon Engle, Shirley Wilson, Valerie Morgan, and son. Rev. George Speas of Woodland. He is also sur­ vived by his youngest son, Stephen. The Grand Rapids Press obituary of 38 year old William LaChance of Walker lists among his survivors his wife, Pam. four children, his wife’s parents, Fred and Jill Fadden of Gun Lake, siblings including his sister. Roseanna (Erwin) Fahmi of Lake Odessa, sister. Janice (Patrick) Downey of Wayland and others. His death came on Feb. 22. On Sunday afternoon, the Lakewood High School gym was again the setting for a pleasant afternoon of music. Instructor Jane Detweiler directed most of the groups. Seventh- and eighth-graders each played three numbers. Student Patrick Kane direct­ ed the Jazz I group in a lively number. This group has met once each week after school to rehearse. The high school band then played a variety of three numbers. During the concert, director David Macqueen was seated where he could easi­ ly observe and make notes. This was a preview of the festival perfor­ mances coming in March at Lowell and Rockford. In an interval before the final number Mr. Macqueen took the microphone and thanked the students and Miss Detweiler and her assistants for carrying on while he was ailing, then hospitalized for back surgery, and then home for more recupera­ tion. He had high hopes of being back in school Tuesday of this week. He asked the high school band members who had earned No. 1 ratings at the recent solo and ensem­ ble competition to stand and be recognized with applause. Through an unfortunate technicality they will not be competing at the state level, c.en though they qualified. The band had planned a Florida trip during spring vacation, but that too was cancelled due to insufficient numbers. There is a new look for the Stale Journal. As of Monday, the configuration for pages is four inches less in width with all new fonts for headings. For this week only the paper is still being printed on the wide paper so there are big margins on every page. Some columns are shifted into hori­ zontal format rather than the length of the page. A Lake Odessa Wave of Dec. 21. 1906. has an item that Bert Bachelder of Freeport went to his chicken coop and found it empty. All 70 fine chickens were gone. However, he noted a pocketbook on the floor which held $80 in currency, receipts and other papers. The comment was that Mr. Bachelder was making no special effort to apprehend the thief. Judging by poultry prices quoted elsewhere, it is likely that he came out ahead and the thief as the loser. Pam Swiler has returned home after surgery at Pennock. Rodney Swiler came because of the death of his grandmother. Pearl Frederickson, but his flight brought him to Michigan later than her funeral on Tuesday. Hotter of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny K. Holcomb Jr. single man and Melissa L. Christie single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 15, 1999, and recorded on November 17. 1999 in document #1038120, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nomi­ nee for Homeside Lending. Inc., its successors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001, which was recorded on September 10. 2001, in document #1066218. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 17/100 dollars ($61,748.71). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, a some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 21,2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and 74 of the Hardendod Addition to the Village of Nashville. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days fiom the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200210845 Jaguars (37/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detatet has bean made in the condition? of a mortgage made by John T. Deason, a single man (original mortgagors) to First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 9, 1998. and recorded on July 15. 1998 in Instalment No. 1015070, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion Systems. Inc., a Dateware Corporation, its successors or assigns, as nominee tor Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 1, 2000, which was recorded on December 28. 2000, in Instrument No. 1053334, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTWO THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 07/100 dollars ($92.039.07), inducing interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of Crystal Lake Estates Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 5 of Plate. Page 73. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 14.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200130892 Wolves (3/14) 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax ei«-94S-OS24 www.trademarkrMtty.com MS B. Brandway (1M7) • Huang* Superior Craftsmenshp’ 3 bedroom. 2 bath. M daykght basement home. Features cathedral Mng room wrges log teaptece. oak tnm. master auto, dMng room. stater to roar deck, central ar. Brortord White water hotter. two car attached garage Eagle Hast vteeltee Price...................................... W Schools • Remodeled 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 story farm house featuring 1997 formal dnmg room with maple floor and living room wtth ceramc wood stove addi­ tion. 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Pncad at oartMd agpraraat Mua ol ..tUUM �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 28. 2002 eludes postage and handling) to: Lowdown. c/oAnn Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.00.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a deb! collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert L Hinckley and Lmma Jane Hinckley, hus­ band and wife to NovaStar Mortgage Inc.. a Virginia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 2000 and recorded on March 3, 2000 in Document No: 1041732, Bar,'/ County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage wa; assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee by an assignment dated March 1. 2000 and record­ ed Apnl 27. 2001 in Document No: 1058728, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty Six and 69/100 Dollars ($70,126,69). including interest at 9.740% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. March 21. 2002. Said premises are situated m Township ot Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Township of Rutland. Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of said Section 3. Thence West 19 rods for the place of begin­ ning; thence South 10 rods; thence West 11 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 11 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless <MMH nad aban­ doned in accordance with 1948Cu 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated February 7. 2002 The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee. Assignee ot Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestovo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste. 620 Starting Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 110 Our Fte No: 63591901 (3/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Van Valkenburgh and Jennifer L. Van Valkenburgh (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1996. and recorded on January 3. 1997 in Uber 682. on Page 385. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., a Delaware Co-poration. as Nominee tor Homeside Lending. Inc, its succes­ sors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on February 11. 2002, in Instrument 41074594. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND FOUR AND 04/100 dollars ($111,004.04). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice « hetsby given that said mort­ gage will be torectosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 00 p.m.. on April 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as Lot 39 of Fairview Estates No. 2. according the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of plats, Page 8. The redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200123356 VA Number. 292960613888 Jaguars (3/21) Tangled web Dear Ann Landers: I have gotten myself into a ridiculous situation, and I don't know how to gel out. Please help me. Six months ago. I bought a new com­ puter. My husband and children taught me how to go online, and 1 soon began to meet people in chat rooms. It was great fun. but a lot of men in these chai rooms tried to flirt with me. and some made sexual comments, which I found distasteful. I decided to make believe I was a man online and gave myself a different persona. I pretended to be a good-looking male, kind, considerate, polite and gainfully em­ ployed. Unfortunately, several of the women I became friendly with thought this would lead to something more. One of these ladies, a widow with young children, fell in love with me. I have tried to break off this relationship, but she won’t let it go. I don’t want to come clean, because other people in the chat room will know I lied, and I will lose their friendship. This widow is a charming woman, warm and caring, and I enjoy chat­ ting with her. but she will be terribly hurt if I confess what i have done. Please tell me how to get out of this mess gracefully without ruining my online repu­ tation. 1 promise never to let it happen again. - Messed Up in Denver. Dear Denver: You are not the first person to make up tall tales in a chat room, and un­ fortunately. you won’t be the last. Many people find it easy to reinvent themselves as attractive, rich and young over the Internet. At least you have the decency to be ashamed of yourself for the deception. Tell this woman that you are happily married and not interested in a relationship. (You don’t have to tell her your gender.) Then, extricate yourself from this chat room as soon as possible. If you don't want to lose the friendships, go back online as your true self, and start over. You’ll feel better. Sex is a pain CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Hastings Downtown Development Authority win hold a meeting at 7:00 p.m on Thursday. March 7, 2002, in the City Hail upstairs Conference Room. 201 East Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: For additional information pertaining to said meet­ ing. please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by calling 616-945-2468 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk telephone 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everii G. Manahum City Clerk Dear Ann Lander*; I am writing in re­ sponse to the lefier signed "Hate Sex in Washington State.” She said intercourse was painful. This medical condition is called dyspareunia and can be caused by many conditions, both physical and emo­ tional. You were right to recommend AASECT (American Association of Sex Edu­ cators, Counselors and Therapists). Coun­ seling and medical treatment together can be extremely helpful. One of the possible physical causes of dyspareunia is a spasm of the pelvic floor muscle. As a physical therapist. I specialize in the treatment of this muscle dysfunction and help women learn to relax and contract the muscle in an appropriate manner. Please tell your readers to ask their doctors for a referral or call the American Physical Ther­ apy Association at ’-800-999-2782 (www.apu.org). - Elizabeth Shelly. Physi­ cal TherapisL Moline. III. Dear Elizabeth Shelly: You were not the only reader to suggest physical therapy as a means of overcoming painful intercourse. I was amazed at the number of women who wrote to offer their suggestions. Read on for more: From Springfield. Ill.: L too. suffered from painful sex. Several doctors told me the problem was my inability to relax, but the real culprit turned out to be a low-grade yeast infection. Baton Rouge. La.: My gynecologist fi­ nally diagnosed me with interstitial cystitis, which is a chronic inflammation of the bladder. Please tell “Hate Sex” she might have this problem. Danbury. Conn.: Painful sex can be the result of a tom muscle after childbirth. That is what happened to me after my last baby was bom. Atlanta: Please tell “Hate Sex” that she may have endometriosis, a chronic disease that can cause excruciating pain during sex. Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy7 Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Without treatment, this disease can make a woman infertile or worse. I was lucky. My doctor found it early. Rochester. N.Y.: Tell “Hale Sex” that she might have vulvodynia. She can contact the National Vulvodynia Association at www.nva.org for more information. San Bernardino, Calit.; After suffering with this condition for almost 18 years, my doctor finally checked my testosterone level and discovered it was way below nor­ mal. He gave me a cream that has made all the difference in the world. Saltsburg, Pa.: Please tell that poor woman to have her gynecologist check her for vulvar vestibulitis. It’s a condition where glads become inflamed. Sacramento, Calif.; I. too. had pain dur­ ing sex for years. I had a lot of tests and various diagnoses, but nothing helped. I fi­ nally located a Web site that suggested ox­ alic acid may be the problem. It recom­ mended that I take 1,000 mg. of calcium citrate a daj and cut out all food with oxalic acid. Within a week. I noticed a lessening of the symptoms. Three moths later. 1 am almost pain-free. Graham, N.C.: The Vulvar Pain Founda­ tion coordinates scientific research, testing, education, personal support and public out­ reach for a connective tissue disorder fre­ quently characterized by painful sex. Safe treatment has been developed that is effec­ tive for many women Please tell your read­ ers to contact us at www.vulvarpainfoundation.org. Dear Readers: Thank you for your in­ valuable assistance and your concern. How­ ever. before trying any of these remedies, my female readers should talk to their gy­ necologists. Take this column with you to your next appointment, and ask if any of these conditions apply to you. Good Luck. Original hint Dear Ann Landers: I had to laugh when I read about the men who changed into his pajamas in order to let guests know they had stayed long enough. My father had his own method. When guests stayed too long. Dad would go to his room and come back with an old windup alarm clock. He would set it for 6:30 the following morning and place it on the cof­ fee table where everyone could see it. This always worked in our house. - Springfield, Mo. Dear Springfield: Your father sounds like a true original. Thanks for writing. Pet peeves Dear Ann Landers: You occasionally print a letter about someone’s “pet peeve,’’ and I hope you will mention mine. If the manufacturers see it in your column, per­ haps the companies will make some changes. 1 am fed up with toothbrushes that have handles too fat for the built-in bathroom holders, bread slices too wide for a standard toaster and cereal boxes that won't fit into my kitchen cabinets. What kind of homes do these designers live in? Don’t they have any idea what size appliances are? While I’m at it. I’m also annoyed with billing statements that are too large for the return envelopes. It is nothing more than common sense to make the payment slip fit the envelope. Why is that so difficult? I suspect nothing will come of my com­ plaints. but I appreciate the opportunity to sound off. Thanks, Ann. I feel better al­ ready. - Mad in Massachusetts. Dear Mad: You have made some excel­ lent points, and I hope the manufacturers will listen. Sometimes bigger isn’t better. ••••• Drugs are everywhere. They're easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers’ booklet. “The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.00 (this in­ LEGAL NOTICE I MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard G. Sunior and Debra S. Sunior. husband and wife, to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated December 16. 1999 and recorded January 3. 2000 in instrument Number 1039754. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company ol California. N.A., as Custodian or Trustee by assignment which was submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage of sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Six and 33/100 Dollars ($106,806.33) including interest at the rale of 13.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry Couniy. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on April 11.2002. The premises are located in the City ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the Gty ol Hastings, formerly Village, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution witi the borrower. Dated: February 28. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company ol California, NA, as Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1119 (3/28) Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU APE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles E. Mon and Sherri Mocr husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 30,2000, and recorded on June 6, 2000 in Document 41045199. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee, by an assignment dated September 1. 2000, which was recorded on December 5.2000 in Document 41052597, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHTY-FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($93,085.71). including inter­ est at 9.000% per annum. Under the power ol sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Count Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m, on April 11.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lou 1 and 2 and 3 ol Block 2 ol Samuel Roush's addition lo the VBage of Freeport Being in Liber 1 ol Piatt on Page 23 accortkng Io the recorded pfal thereof, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. urtoM defamUned abandoned in accordance with 1S48CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale ot such sale. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trad. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Smie 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File 4200211750 SlaUions (3728) Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with home. Give them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.February 28. 2002 - Page 9 r ardous because of the icy hills. Father put chains that bit into the ice on my back wheels. One winter day when we woke up the roads were a sheet of ice. 1 knew I had to get to school as one destitute faintly would come to school if only to get warm. I rolled down all the windows so in case 1 rolled the car I would not get cut from the glass. On the first hill the small elm tree was across the road. 1 moved the tree out of the way. A mile later two telephone poles were in the road. At that time 1 slid on the ice and was off the road. I got to school, got the schoolhouse warm and as I had expected. Claire and Jeanette came to school. "Because the telephone didn't work, when I left school 1 stopped to see how Mrs. Mudge was doing as Mr. Mudge had pneu­ From TIM€ to TIM€ byJoyce F. Weinbrecht The life and times of the Willits Family (part x) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Last week Helen Willits Kesler described a trip her brother Clayton Willits made to California in 1925 when he drove a Model T Ford cross country for Julia Lathrop, a nurse and her mother to get Julia to a new job at a hospital in California. "They made the trip without mishap. As soon as Julia and her mother got to their destination. Clayton left them and went to look for our Uncle Napoleon. He went to Sierra City, where Uncle Napoleon got his mail, to inquire where Uncle lived. Clayton was directed to a cabin up in the mountains. When he reached the cabin he knocked on the door. An old gray haired man answered the door and Clayton asked him if he knew where Napoleon Willits lived. He pointed back over his shoulder and said the old duf­ fer lives right here. “Think for a minute the amazement that Uncle felt when he opened the door and a 19 year old boy was asking for him. None of his family had ever come to visit him. so he would not be expecting to see anyone related to him. The only contact he had with other people was when he went down the mountain for supplies. “He worked his claim with his wheelbar­ row. pick and shovel and his gold pan. He came home to his cabin to a frugal supper and then to bed. At Christmas he would get some mail, as our father would write i let ter to him. Our mother would bake him a fruitcake, using his mother's recipe. She always sent some little gift also. “His birthday was May 20. the same as mine. He was 70 when i was 7. My mother got me a stickpin for his tie that had a green set as the birthstone for May is green. When Clayton took a picture of Uncle Napoleon he got dressed up in the suit he had had for four years, the gray lie and the stickpin. "Napoleon tried to keep Clayton there with him but Clayton had his life ahead of him and couldn't stay with him. Life must have been terribly dull after Clayton left. In fact he only lived for two years afterward. Clayton had no money to get home. One night he walked through a desert as it was so liot during the day. He hopped on freight trains and rode them part of the way home. It was quite an experience for a boy raised on the farm. “Since ancient times in every culture there is a rite of passage when a boy becomes a man. In our society there is no ceremony to mark that time but there comes a time when a boy meets some challenge that tests his ability to make his own deci­ sion and survive. This was Clayton's rite of passage. He was no longer a little boy dependent on his family to be there if he failed. “Clayton then went to Michigan State where he was enrolled in the pre-med pro­ gram.While at Slate, he borrowed money from Judge Potter, to whom he made out a life insurance policy to ensure the judge did not lose his money. The judge provided Clay tor. a place to stay, and in return Clay­ ton looked after the judge's property. He also worked at Hunt's Food Shop in East Lansing for his food and tips that kept him going. “He then went to Wayne State University in Detroit, where he completed his M.D. He enlisted in the Army and was rejected because of bad legs, but the Navy took him. His first assignment was Saranac, where the lack of a doctor was considered critical. For the duration of the war he stayed in Saranac, where he married Elizabeth. He moved to Charlotte where he dedicated his monia. The doctor wouldn't come out so I took Ruth to Hastings to get medicine for her father. Then I went home. "I found no difficulty in finding a school to leach. Our mailman was a member of the Morgan school board. One day when he brought the mail he honked his car horn. When I went out he asked how much I wanted to teach their school. As experi­ enced teachers were getting $100 a month. I told him that I would teach for $90 a month. This was the beginning of the depression and no one could foresee how much everyone would suffer before it was over. Before the depression was over, expe­ rienced teachers taught for as little as $29 dollars a month, i taught three years at Mor­ gan. The last year I taught for $60 a month, the same wages as teachers got in the Nashville schools. 1 got my last check on Christmas. The last day of school they gave me $20 and 1 took a note for the rest that they owed me. “The following fall I went to Western to continue my college education. I borrowed $28 to pay for my tuition and books. I worked for my room and board three miles off campus. Without money, my Model A Ford I had bought my second year of teach­ ing before things got so bad for me. my folks and for Clara, had to be parked when I got to Kalamazoo. My second term at Western I had a job that took care of my The Willits family 1925. life to being a family doctor and raising his twin daughters. Patricia and Priscilla. In the fail of 1925, I started high school in Hastings. I was lucky because friends of the family lived in Hastings and were will­ ing for me to board with them. It was com­ mon practice for girls to stay in town during the week and go home on the weekend. The folks paid two dollars and a half a week and all the milk and butter and cream that the family could use. “The first year I rode with Cameron Mac­ Intyre when he came to pick up his sister. The rest of the time I walked the half mile with my suitcase to McKeowns to nde with Donna and her Dad to Hastings. “This was a great opportunity for me. High school was quite different from coun­ try school where Clarice Norton and I were the only ones in the eighth grade. The class­ es averaged about 30 and I was too timid to volunteer. They enrolled me in first year Latin and algebra, two subjects that lost me on the first day. Because I was taking the college preparatory course that was stan­ dard procedure. I dropped Latin at the end of the first semester and 1 began to take every science course offered. I got my glasses that fall when mother sold her turkeys. School became much easier after that and I suffered through two years of Latin. “I had a pretty good time that year as I had a friend who was in County Normal, which was the forerunner of junior college. At the end of a year in County Normal, a person could teach for three years in a counti y school. At the end of those three years it was necessary to go on to college. This gave many good teachers a chance to get more education and stay in the profes­ sion. "My friend was the only boy in County Normal that year. It was a matter of specu­ lation with ail those females as to why he went every noon to the high school. When they found out they decided that they would play a trick on that little freshman girl. They told me that he wanted to see me. but I did­ n't take the bait as I knew if he wanted to to sec me. he would come over. They went back and told him that I wanted to see him but they found out that the joke was on them. "We had many things in common. He taught me to read music and we played the church piano together, he with both hands and me with my right hand. When the neighborhood young folks went swimming at the lake he and 1 would swim together and we would swim half way across the lake. I was very fond of him as we did things together that I did with no one else. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Johnstown Township Board of Review will meet at the Johnstown Township Hall. 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, Ml, on March 5, 2002, to receive and review the assessment roll. Public hearings to hear assessment appeals will be held Monday, Mara; 11, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesoay, March 12, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Appointments will be taken and given preference. For appointments call 616-721-8560 after 6:00 p.m. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2002 are as follows: 1.2416 Agricultural 40.27 1.0399 Commercial 48.08 1.7730 28.20 Industrial 1.0584 47.24 Residential Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Robert Mack, 2980 Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. 616-721-8560. Robert Mack, Supervisor room, tuition and books. I boarded myself. I found just how far I could stretch a pound of cheese, a loaf of bread and a can of peaches. The Morgan school board paid me my money when the taxes for the coming year came in and then closed the school. It was cheaper to send the children to Nashville, and Nashville needed the chil­ dren. "Fate plays a part in all of our lives. I had the money to finish college but my mother became ill and it was necessary for me to go home and lake care of her. Later I was giv­ en scholarship by W.K. Kellogg Co. to attend Nonh western University. It was the greatest opportunity of my life. With the nine hours from Northwestern and the two terms at Western. I could teach again. I was offered the McKelvey School and the Moore School. I still took care of my moth­ er until she was out of bed. "When Paul | Kesler] and I were married on May 18. 1938. she was no longer in bed. When I was teaching at Morgan I had saved a little money to go back to school, but when the banks closed the money was frozen and I couldn't get al it. "When the school board brought me the money that they owed me. Clayton was wearing a money bell. Clayton was going to Michigan Stale and it was Judge Potter's suggestion that Clayton get the money bell. He let me put my money in his money belt. The money was safe with him and I could get it any time. “There were some expenses, so I had to use some of the money. The banks closed and they took money from people right up to closing their doors. They knew the mon­ ey would be frozen and depositors might need it. This obviously caused a good deal of anger. People who owned slock were held liable. Farmers had to mortgage their farms and business people lost their busi­ nesses to pay for the bank stock they owned. The one place they were sure that their money was safe proved to be their undoing." Next week: Conclusion of the Life and Tunes of the Willits Family. LEGAL NOTICES Helen Willits* graduation picture. When he brought me candy it was a sack of candy bars and other nice candy. My broth­ er Clayton was not q#x to him so he felt uncomfortable coming to our house and after he was teaching that was the only lime that we saw each other. “He met another teacher and brought her to our young peoples meetings. 1 would not allow anyone to see that I was hurt, so I made friends with her. "By that time 1 was teaching and 1 decid­ ed not to be hurt again. I bought better clothes when I could afford them and I bought my own car, a Model T Ford, the same kind everyone in the neighborhood owned. I was the only young person among my friends who did not drive the family car. I had to pay for the car. which didn’t cost me much. Clayton let me trade his old Ford, which stayed in the garage because they couldn't get it started, and my lather gave me ten dollars. I had bills to pay for my schooling and the premiums on a life insur­ ance policy that an insurance agent talked me into buying when 1 was 16 years old. I boarded with his family and there was a contest to see who could sell the most poli­ cies. "After I bought my Model A. I had reli­ able transportation and I was able to live at home. Winter driving at times was haz­ Shon Forecloture Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by: Brian D. Lyckiama and Kendra J. Lyckiama to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1998. and recorded on January 28. 1999, in Liber 1024352, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gages to Bencnmark Mortgage Corporator, by' an assignment dated December 29, 1998, and recorded on January 28. 1999, in Uber 1024353. Parry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 98/100 DOL­ LARS ($88,921.98). including interest at 7.5% per annum Under the powe- of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday, March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in acceptance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated: February 6. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (3/14) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW We Process COLOR FILM! Professional The Board of Review will meet on March 5. 2002, in the office ol the Supervisor of Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Quality and Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, to organize and review the Assessment Roll Same Day Service! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to hear Assessment APPEALS will beheld at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, on: March 11. 2002 9:00 a.m.to noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. March 12. 2002 2:00 pzn. to 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2002: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture 42 85% 1.1669 Commercial 49 33% 1.0136 Industrial 50.00% 1.0000 Residential 45.70% 1.0941 Developmental -0-0Personal -0-0The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every par­ cel wil receive the same If you have purchased property, it wil be asset sed at 50% of market value If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc . this will also reflect in the value of your property Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and wiH. in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal Roger Vilmont, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Geraldine K. Gutembo. a Single Woman (ongnai mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Mortgagee, dated June 19. 1000, and recorded on June 27. 2000 in "Liber Document No 1046019, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned io be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 40/100 dollars ($174,320.40). including interest at 8.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gnren that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on March 14.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 338.0 Feet of that Part o’ the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. Lying East of the Easi Line of the West 222 75 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4. Together with a Private Dnve Easement for Ingress and Egress over the East 66.0 Feet of that Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Said Section 9. Lying North of the North Line ol the South 338.0 Feet of Said Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: January 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File <200210501 Mustangs-B (2/28) J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings oo M-43 iMEftingg Citp IBank Registered Investment Representative Hastings City Bank, a corr.nunily bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are cwrently looking for a Registered Investment Representative to join our team. This position works directly with bank customers to help ascertain financial goals and needs and then makes recommen­ dations on how to achieve those goals. The representative will use a variety of tools and vehicles to help customers meet their short and long term objectives. We are seeking an individual with demonstrated sales skills, strong coaching and development abilities and a successful track record in financial product sales. A bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience coupled with a Series 7 License is required. Bank brokerage experience is preferred. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE/M-F �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 Nineteen individuals reach The Palace Battleground, Battle Creek: TK heads to state meet TK and the regional trophy. (Photo by Kevin McGee) They’re baaack. After a threc-ycar hiatus from the state team tournament, the Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg varsity wrestling team is head­ ing to Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek this weekend for a crack at the state champion­ Hastings’ Mike Case. Hastings' Mark Peake. Crunch Time • by Matt Cowall . t1 . -• 4 1X 4 01 :00 . Celebration of class Sometimes, ideas for a column arc as elusive as Super Bowl titles in Detroit, and I sweat this little patch of ink until the last possible second, giving Crunch Time new meaning. Other times, fate intervenes and a timely subject plops right into my lucky little lap, demanding attention. This is one of those glorious moments. In all sports, the only job that is more publicly thankless than coaching is officiating. I have yet to interview any of those beleaguered referees, but coaches, on top of all their other responsibilities, arc a huge part of these sports pages. 1 count on them to provide me with information and insight when I can’t be there in person, and with six schools in action, that’s pretty often. Look around these pages; if you like the coverage your teams are getting, week in and week out, thank your coaches. We arc blessed with some great ones in this area, as is evident by the ongoing success of area teams across all the sports. But it’s not often we hear high praise for things other than wins. Coaches, especially at this level, are in the business of educating young people in skills far beyond — and far more important than — the X’s and O’s of sports. We all know this, and nod ap­ provingly when we hear general declarations of this sort, but we rarely take the time to do something to honor it. A letter came into the paper this week that does exactly that, but we couldn’t run it with other Letters to the Editor because of one fatal flaw: It is anonymous. Unsigned letters to newspapers are journalistically dead on arrival, about as useful as a used tissue and bound for the same place. But frankly, 1 don’t care who wrote this one, though I’m glad he or she took the time, because everything it says is true; I’ve seen it all season long. The sports pages, my editor says with a sneer, are the playgrounds of journalism. If that’s so. then this column is a playground within a playground, and a place like that has some pretty loose rules. Here’s the letter ship. TK beat Plainwell 50-13 and Stevens­ ville Lakeshore 36-19 to win the team re­ gional at Portage Northern last Wednesday night and advance to a Division 2 state quarterfinal matchup against Sparta Friday night at 7:45. “This is a good group of kids and they work hard,” TK coach Tom Lehman said of his team. “They set a goal to make the state tournament, and they made it. “Now the goal has changed.” Namely, the Trojans want to reach the state Final and give themselves a shot at their second state championship. TK won it all in 1996. The overwhelming favorite in Division 2 is Lowell, but the mighty Red Arrows arc on the other side of the bracket; whichever team emerges from TK’s side will not have to face Lowell until the final. If the Trojans weather Sparta on Friday night, they’ll meet cither Mason or Auburn Hills Avondale in the semifinals on Satur­ day at noon. The state final is at 5 p.m. The Trojans have really gelled as a team and seem to draw strength from each other in dual meet competitk.'' “We wrestle better in duals." Lehman said. “When the whole team is there and cheering each other on, we seem to get a little extra spark and win some close matches that we might not when we wrestle alone.” At the team regional. TK wrestled well from the outset and coasted to the 50-13 first-round win against Plainwell. TK opened — and for all purposes, ended — the match with eight straight wins. Freshman Kurt Huntington kicked things off with a win at 103 pounds, con­ tinuing to wrestle well after a long recovery from knee surgery. Josh Bowerman won 15-0 at 112, followed by Mike McKeown (7-0 at 119), Ryan Flctke (8-1 at 125), Pat McKeown (17-8 at 130), Kyle Heike (pin at 135), Dayne Hctke (15-6 at 140) and Shawn Rcil (14-4 at 145). Red’s dominat­ ing win was a measure of revenge, coming over an opponent who pinned him in indi­ vidual district competition. Mark Price (pin at 160), Adam Loveless (pin at 215) and Tom Steensma (13-7 at heavyweight) closed out the scoring for To The Editor: On February 13th, two fine wrestling teams met for the Team District Championship at the Lakewood (high) school. Lakewood vs, Hastings. This was the second meeting of these teams this year, the first being two weeks earlier, and won by Hastings. This time, Lakewood defeated Hastings. The point of my letter is this: Hastings had lost only one match before losing the Dis­ trict finals. I know how disappointed they were to lose, as Lakewood would have been also. But as the medals were being awarded to each member of the Lakewood team, I happened to look over at the Hastings team and saw coach Mike Goggins and his entire team standing together and applauding each Lakewood wrestler as they received their medals. No, I am not from Hastings, but I still felt a feeling of pride when I witnessed this. This was proof that there are good coaches and teachers, and good kids are learning from them. Coach Goggins, his assistants and the entire team can not only be proud of what they have accomplished on the mat this year, but also of what and who they are. This was sportsmanship at its best. I am very glad I was there to see it. I hope others noticed it also. Delton's David Overbeek A Lakewood Wrestling Fan Olympians may complain and cheat, boxers may chew on each other, millionaire su­ perstars may pout, but so long as we still have people in sports for whom class matters, the bad apples will never spoil the bunch. Thanks for noticing. Fan. and thanks even more for doing something about it. Next time, sign your name. See you next week. Delton's Aaron Schallhom (top). TK. Stevensville wrestled well in the final, forcing five 1-point matches, but TK ..as up to the task and brought home the re­ gional title 36-19. TK winners were Bowerman (pin), Mike McKeown (16-0), Ryan Flctke (2-1), Pat McKeown (17-3), Kyle Flctke (3-1), Rcil (3-2). Price (4-3). Matt Erb at 189 (pin) and Randy Benedict at heavyweight (13-7). Individual Finalists Fifteen county wrestlers and four more from Caledonia arc on their way to t he Palace in Auburn Hills for the individual state championships Mar. 7-9. Here’s a breakdown: Hastings Two Saxon seniors will go out in style as state qualifiers. Mike Case extended his stellar season with a first-place regional finish at 145 pounds. After missing all of last season, fellow senior Mark Peake earned a trip to states by placing second at 130. Delton Delton qualified four wrestlers for the Palace, including two in one wc'.ght class. At the Division 3 regional in Otsego, David Overbeek took second at 189 pounds, dropping a tight 2-1 decision to a rival from Constantine, who avenged a onepoint loss to Overbeek earlier in the season. Aaron Schallhom placed fourth al the same weight. Dustin Morgan took second at 215, and Jim Sweat placed fourth al 160. Middleville Three TK wrestlers moved on to the Di­ vision 2 individual state tournament by placing at the regional held in Greenville on Saturday. Josh Bowerman won the 112-pound class. Matt Erb placed second at 189 and Mike McKeowr. took third at 119. Maple Valley Brandon Brooke and Ben Boss will rep­ resent Maple Valley at the individual wres­ tling state championships. Both qualified out of the Division 4 indi­ vidual regional at New Lothrop over the weekend. Brooke placed third at 125 pounds and Boss placed third at 130 pounds to advance. Brooke lost his first match 13-6 to Pi­ geon Lake, but came back to pin Freeland (332) and beat Carson City 9-5 to reach the consolation finals. He pinned the same wrestler from Pigeon Lake who beat him in the first round to finish third. Boss earned a pin over Marlette (1:48) in the first round, but was pinned by Carson City in the second. He won by injury de­ fault over Olivet to reach the consolation fi­ nals. where he beat another Pigeon Lake wrestler 6-0. Regional qualifiers Andrew Kenyon (119) and Jason Silsbee (160) were elimi­ nated. Lakewood Lakewood varsity wrestlers Brandon Carpenter, Tommy Pelt, Aaron Stahl and Ben Best all qualified for the state meet by placing at Saturday’s individual regional competition at Greenville. Carpenter finished second at 140 pounds, Pctt was second at 145. Stahl placed third at 130 and Best was fourth at 152. In team competition, Lowell lived up to its No. 1 state ranking and ended the Vi­ kings’ season with a 48-18 win in the re­ gional finals at Kenowa Hills on Feb. 20. Lowell got an advantageous draw to start the meet at 171 pounds, immediately plunging the Vikings into the strength of the Red Arrow lineup. “It was a tough draw and we couldn’t get any tempo going.” Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. The Vikings got wins from Aaron Stahl at 130 pounds (12-6), Brandon Carpenter at 145 (pin in 1:02), Tommy Pctt at 152 (pin in 1:47) and Matt Stowell at 189 (3-2). Caledonia Caledonia varsity wrestlers Brandon Cance, Matt Kilmartin, Jake Klapmust and Ryan Dykhousc all placed at the individual regional meet on Saturday at Greenville, qualifying them for the slate tournament. Cance earned a pin in his first match at 103 pounds, but got caught in his second match by the eventual regional champ from Ludington. Cance maintained his focus and channeled it into two more wins, both by pin, to finish third in the weight class. Matt Kilmartin won 14-11, losi to re­ gional champ Josh Bowerman of Mid­ dleville 8-2, then won his final two matches 14-7 and 12-4 to place third at 112 pounds. At 160 pounds, Ryan Dykhouse placed fourth. He lost his first match to the re­ gional champ from Cedar Springs, then won his second on a disqualification. In his third match, Dykhouse took a dramatic 2-1 decision over Hastings* Rob Baker to reach the consolation finals, where he lost to Lowell. Jake Klapmust won his first match at 215 pounds 12-5. After a loss to a wrestler from Ludington, he won 3-1 and 7-2, placing third. Tyler Gamelin, Caledonia’s fifth re­ gional qualifier, wrestled well at 140 pour.ds but finished outside the top four slots. “All five showed class, power and pride for the Fighting Scots,” Caledonia coach Jim Maxim said. “I am very, very pleased with the performances and very proud of my kids. Our assistant coaches did another great job.” �Thursday. February 28. 2002 - Page » The Hastings Banner - Familiar faces mean tough races in hoop playoffs ■ amiliar iaCC _ Somebody’s going home early. A lot of familiar faces translate into tough district draws for every area boys basketball team next week, starting with an intriguing Class B district at Middleville. The host Trojans tip off the tourney against Delton Kellogg at 7:00 Monday night. The winner plays Hastings on Wednesday at 700. On the other side of the bracket. Way­ land and Allegan square off Tuesday at 7 00. with the winner advancing to meet Lakewood at 7:00 on Thursday. The final is Saturday at 1:30 p.m.. with rcgionals Mar. 12-16 at Grandville. The Class C district at Springport is tollnlraellt. |, practically a conference tournament. It boasts the lop four teams in the SMAA — Maple Valley. Olivet. Leslie and Dansville — plus Bellevue. Only the host Spartans come from outside the conference. Olivet and Bellevue do battle on Monday at 6 p.m.. With Maple Valley playing Springport at 8 p.m. Dansville gets the tral on Tuesday night. Lakewood and LCC came into the game tied with Okemos and Charlotte for first place in the Capital Circuit. Okemos beat Charlotte 48-35 in the night’s other show­ down, lifting the Vikings and Chieftains Mark Farrell said. “Their big man hurt us (in a Feb. 1 loss at LCC). so we denied en­ try into the low post and forced them to try other things with different players.” Lakewood made some runs in the first half, but LCC countered all of them and hung with the home team. Forward Derek Coppcss was a beserkcr under the basket in the first quarter, helping to stake the Vi­ kings to a 10-4 lead. LCC closed to 15-13 early in the second, but guard Tyler Harms came off the bench and hit a 3-pointer and another jumper to help maintain a slim lead atop the league at 10-3 with one game re­ maining. On Friday. Lakewood hosts Jack­ son Lumen Christi while Okemos travels to Jackson Northwest. “It was a total team effort tonight. Lakewood assistant coach Jay Haselschwcrdt said. "The team played great defense and rebounded well, we exe­ cuted down the stretch and made plays that were necessary Io beat this team.’ The Vikings exploded for 42 points in the second half, including a 21-point third quarter in which they held LCC to 12 points and boosted a 24-20 halftime lead to 45-32 heading into the fourth. Lakewood worked overtime in the paint, limiting LCC’s post players and poundmg the glass for 38 rebounds, including 14 of­ fensive boards that often led to fouls and 3point plays The Vikings shot 38 free throws and made 25. compared to 13-of-20 for the Cougars, helping to offset Lake­ wood’s cold 3-of-16 shooting from beyond into halftime. . A strong putback and a 3-pointer backto-back by center Clint Tobias opened up a 29-20 lead in the third. After LCC closed to 33-30. the Vikings took over the game with a 12-2 run to end the quarter, capped by forward Chris Clark’s 3-point play inside. Swingman Scott Secor got a shot to fall off the back of the iron for a 47-35 lead, but Lakewood wouldn’t score again for over two minutes, and the Cougars narrowed the gap to 47-43. Tobias finally snapped the drought with two free throws, then was nails down the stretch with several free throws and two huge plays that broke LCC the arc. r ___ MWc knew we had to play four quarters of defense, and we did.” Lakewood coach for good. With under four minutes to play, reserve guard Andy Elliott saved a loose ball on the baseline, dishing to Tobias while falling out of bounds. Tobias scored and was fouled, blowing up the packed gym and giving the Mar. 12-16. Caledonia's Class B district at Kclloggsville is brutal, if only for two reasons: Wyoming Park and South Christian. The Valley rally wins district preview Lakewood controls league fate by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The playoffs started a week early for the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team, and the Vikings responded with a 66-53 home whipping of Lansing Catholic Cen­ Maple Valley guard Darin Thrun scored 15 of his 21 points in a 30-point fourth­ quarter blitz that lifted the Lion varsity bas­ ketball team to a 64-59 home win over Lakewood's Clint Tobias looks inside against LCC. Tobias again converted and was fouled, and the 3-point play put the Vikings up 59-48 with 1:15 on the clock. Tobias led all scorers with 24 points, in­ cluding 10-of-12 shooting from the chanty stripe and two 3-pointcrs. He also had eight Vikings a 52-43 lead. Lakewood scaled the deal when guard Jeff Elcnbaas and Tobias got loose on a break and worked a textbook givc-and-go. Springport on Tuesday night. The game was a preview of next week’s district playoffs. The two teams meet again this Tuesday at 8 p.m. in a district playoff game hosted by Springport. Valley would love the same result, but probably would prefer to avoid needing similar late-game heroics the second lime around. The Lions trailed 39-34 heading into the fourth tn what was a close game throughout. In the pivotal final quarter. Thrun hit two 3-pointers and went 5-for-6 from the char­ ity stripe. The Lions made 10 free throws in the quarter and 18-of-28 on the night, com­ pared to only 5-of-12 for the Spartans. John Terberg added 11 points for Maple Valley. Eight other players scored for the Lions, who got 24 points off the bench, lea by reserves Justin Sealy (8). Devin Phenix (7) and Jeff Taylor (6). Springport’s Brian Caldwell led all scor­ ers with 25 points, and Matt Rabakon had rebounds and two steals. Secor scored 11 to go with seven boards and five assists. Elcnbaas had 8 points, eight rebounds and two steals. LCC center Ben Clark led the Cougars IS. . After last Friday s 60-50 conference loss at Olivet, Maple Valley (13-6. 10-3 in the SMAA) trails the Eagles by one game with only one game remaining. The Lions need a win on Friday at Webberville and must hope Olivet slips up against Mornce to tie with 12 points. for the league title. Maple Valley's Darin Thrun (32). Saxons sweep Kenowa, 56-38^ Healing BCCS wins 2, hosts reg. playoffs Hastings celebrated Parents’ Night on Friday by completing a season sweep of lowly Kenowa Hills 56-38 in varsity boys basketball. A 19-2 second quarter may have been best eight minutes of play by the team all season, according to Hastings coach The Barry County Christian School var­ sity boys’ basketball team hopes it shook the injury bug just in time for the state playoffs, beginrmg this weekend when it hosts the Association of Christian Schools regional tournament on Friday and Satur­ Don Schils. . •*Wc had six different scorers m the Quar’ ter and our defense was a team effort ” Schils said. "Hopefully this provides a little momentum for districts.” ,, Hastings led 34-12 at the half and 38-23 day. .. . BCCS is the number-one seed in the re­ gional and has regained the services of one of its top players, senior Josh Lamphere. He missed a big chunk of this season with after three quarters. Ted Greenfield led the way with 13 points, followed by Dustin Bowman ano Drew Whitney with 11 each. All nine Hast­ ings players scored in the game. It was the final home game for Saxon seniors Greenfield, Zac Fulmer (4 points) ankle injuries, but he scored 20 points m his second game back, a 62-42 win over Daystar Christian last Friday. BCCS held a comfortable 43-14 halftime lead. An impressive second-half barrage of and David Wilson (3 points). ‘Ted has improved immensely since last year.” Schils said. “Zac gives everything he has to give, and it’s amazing David is even playing aftei his injury (to his knee, suf­ fered during football season). “All three have been very special to our program in their own ways. Fulmer was 2-for-2 from the floor in the game, and Wilson badc farewell to the home court by draining a 3-pointer tn the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. ). while Scots play Tn^y .1 Godwin Heights awaits the winner for a game on Thursday. Other teams trying to reach Saturday s 6:30 p.m. final are Kelloggsville and Rogers. This district also feeds into the regional at Grandville Mar. early earlywinner --------- Wednesday --------------- - at 6 .p.m white Leslie takes on the late winner Wednesday at 8 p.m. The final is Friday at 7 p.m.. and the champ goes to Hartford for rcgionals --------------- is-Hiehac Hastings’ David Wilson (40) dishes inside against Kenowa Hills. (Photo by Hastings’ Ted Greenfield (32) floats . = lane Friday nigM. (Photo by perrv9Hardin) playoffs. In a very physical game, the Eagles gradually pulled away after taking a twopoinl lead in the first quarter. Joei Strick­ land gave a great effort, holding BCA s best player to 11 points while scoring 15, including a 12-for-16 performance from the free throw line. Strickland also had six as­ sists and five steals. . Eric Lamphere led the team with 21 points and nine rebounds, and Josh Lamphere battled down low for 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists. “We’re asking Josh to provide us with more of an inside presence, since we're es­ sentially running a four-guard lineup. BCCS coach Jim Sprague said. long 3-pointers by Daystar’s leading scorer, who finished with seven treys, closed some of the gap. Eric Lamphere had 13 points and Ben Conklin contributed seven re­ bounds and three assists. On Monday. BCCS avenged an earlier loss to Battle Creek Academy with a 15point win. 70-55. in its final tuneup for the We Process COLOR FILM! j-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 MINI-STORAGE______________ _BOATS-RV’. Perry Hardin) VERFRONT Galesburg tops Delton | (BW JiSL* G-A on its floor. Last Friday, the Panthers were whistled for 22 fouis to only seven for G-A. and the Rams used a 14-point advantage from the stripe to beat Delton 60-52. Delton was a paltry 2-of-4 at the line, while G-A dropped in 16-of-22 attempts. Despite the disparity. Delton was in this game for three quarters out of four, but a 15-6 third quarter doomed their efforts, erasing a 32-28 halftime advantage and dropping the Panthers to 4-14 on the year. Junior forward Chris Gillfillan had a • solid game, as did steady senior center Scott Styf. Gillfillan had 15 points, eight rebounds and an assist, and Styf contrib­ uted 12 points, five rebounds and three as­ sists. . . _ . It was Hail of Fame Nighi and Senior Night at Delton, marking the last home game for Panther seniors Styf and Jakob Young. Delton closes out the regular sea­ son Friday al Pennfield. TRANNY FLUSH ir Get Your Car Serviced and Wash in About 15 Minutes nuW Thalatallnantm1- 24 Hr. 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BLISS TMlatelligeatoil- 615/945-5607---------------- �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 26. 2002 Volleyball postseason starts rolling on Friday The state high school volleyball playoffs get underway this weekend, with Class C district competition kicking off at Maple Valley on Friday afternoon. The host Lions square off against Dansville at 4:30 p.m.. with the winner advancing to face Bellevue at 6 p.m. Olivet, Springport and Leslie will also compete for a spot in the 7 p.m. final, and the champ moves on to the regional at Bronson on Mar. 8 or 9. On Saturday, the rest of the area teams take to the court, with three squads crowd­ ing the Class B district a Charlotte. Hast­ ings plays the host Orioles at 10 a.m. for the unenviable right to play Lakewood at 11: 15; the state-ranked Vikings have a first-round bye. On the other court at 11:15, Caledonia plays Portland. The final is at 12: 45 p.m., with the winner advancing to regionals at Hamilton on Mar. 8 or 9. Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg has a 10 a.m. date with Plainwell at the Class B district in Otsego. Wayland plays Otsego at 9 a.m., with the winner to play Allegan at 11 a.m. The final will follow that match, with the winner heading to rcgionals at Gull Lake Mar. 8 or 9. Finally, Delton-Kellogg is part of the Class B district at Battle Creek Pennfield. Kalamazoo Comstock plays Gull Lake at 10 a.m., followed by Delton against Penn­ field. Harper Creek awaits the winner of the early contest, with the final to follow. Phis district also feeds into the regional at Gull Lake on Mar. 8 or 9. VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP Hastings Hastings got rolling too late in the O-K Gold Conference Tournament at Kenowa Hills on Saturday and wound up losing both of its matches. South Christian won the tourney and the conference, breaking a first-place tie with Sparta by beating the Spartans 15-7 and 15­ 3 in the finals. The Lady Saxons opened play with a 15­ 8 win in their first game against Caledonia, but the Scots came back and took two straight, 15-8 and 15-6. Unity Christian then took a 15-3, 15-13 win from the Saxons to end their tourna­ ment. The do-or-dic second game against Unity was Hastings' best of the day, according to Coach Gina McMahon, but the team made too many mental mistakes to succeed. “There were too many players off, and no one could really make it up," McMahon said. MWe had to keep fighting for momen­ tum and our intensity level wasn’t very high. We wcro-offoa serving, passing, set­ ting and Kitting and just weren't tough enough to win." Senior Erin Bradley led the squad with 10 assists, and senior Kate Martisius swat­ ted 14 hills. Junior Courtney Oakland served three aces. Lakewood wins conference outright Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team hosted and won the Capital Circuit Confer­ ence Tournament on Saturday, wrapping up a perfect season in the league. The Lady Vikes went undefeated through regular-season conference play and didn’t even drop a game on Saturday, beat­ ing Lansing Catholic Central (15-5, 15-3), Mason (15-13. 15-8) and Okemos (15-8, 15-11) for the tournament title. It is the first time since 1999 Lakewood does not have to share the Circuit crown with another team. Mason finished third in the tourney, followed by Eaton Rapids, Lu­ men Christi, Catholic Central, Charlotte and Northwest. The Vikes are 59-5 overall and ranked third in the state in Class B heading into Saturday's state district tournament at Charlotte. In the conference finals against Okemos, the Chieftains came out hungry and built a 5-0 lead in the first game. Trailing S-2, Ashley Frost served an ace and Beth Ludema began to dominate up front, spark­ ing a 10-0 run and giving the Vikes a 12-8 lead. The two teams traded sideouts before Lakewood closed out a 15-8 win. Shawna Buche opened the second game with an ace, and this time the Vikes took a 5-0 advantage. Okemos closed the gap and kept it close until Lakewood coach Kellie Rowland look a timeout on Okemos’ serve with the Vikes clinging to a 9-8 lead. A kill by Linsey Buche reclaimed the serve and the momentum, and Lakewood rebuilt a 13­ 8 lead. Jessie Buche found an opening in the right comer to put the Vikes up 14-10, and after a few sideouts and one more Okemos point, a kill by Keagan Krauss set up Lin­ sey Buchc’s kill for the game, match and ti­ de, 15-11. On the day, Linsey Buche had 28 points, two aces, 13 blocks and 22 kills. Ashley Frost had 17 points and 56 assists, and Kea­ gan Krauss had six aces and 27 digs Beth Ludema was strong up front with 20 blocks and 31 kills. Jessie Buche had 11 blocks, and Shawna Buche had 24 digs. Best-ever TK team 2nd in Blue tourney The Thornapple-Kcllogg varsity volley­ ball team battled through ar. early loss to reach the finals of the O-K Blue Confer­ ence Tournament in Middleville on Satur­ day, finishing second to Hamilton. In the process, the Trojans broke the school record of 32 season wins. TK im­ proved to 33-17-5 heading into Saturday’s district tournament at Otsego. Hamilton went 7-0 in the regular season and wrapped up an outright championship with the tournament title. TK finished third in the regular season but turned the tables on Byron Center at the tourney. Coopers­ ville placed fourth, followed by Calvin Christian, Belding, Rogers and Godwin. TK opened the day with a 15-1, 11-15, 15-7 win over Rogers. Byron Center beat the Trojans in the regular season and beat them again in a terrific second-round Lakewood won the Capital Circuit on Saturday. match. 16-14, 9-15 and 15-13. That result relegated TK to the losers' bracket, where the Trojans bounced back with a 15-2, 6-15, 15-8 win over Belding, fhey took a 15-5,15-11 win over Coopers­ ville to set up yet another rematch with By­ ron Center. TK lost the first game 15-5, but the Tro­ jans responded like champions and returned the favor by an identical 15-5 score. TK completed the comeback with a 15-13 win in the third game, advancing to the finals against Hamilton. The Hawkeyes con­ firmed their perch atop the Blue with a 15­ 3,15-5 win over TK. Maple Valley 6th in SMAA The Lady Lions finished sixth in the SMAA after a 1-2 showing at the confer­ ence tournament on Saturday. Valley lost to Dansville (15-8, 15-4). beat Morrice (15-11, 7-15, 15-12) and lost to Lansing Christian (15-8,15-3). Ashley Gordcncer and Jessie Grant each had seven kills on the day. while Miranda Farr and Meagan Putnum each had five. Krystal Root had 27 assists. Farr served 13 points and had five aces. Kyndra Root led the team with 18 service points, and Jessica Mansfield added three aces. On defense. Kyndra Root recorded nine digs, followed by Chayla Robles with seven. Grant had seven block assists, and Gordcncer and Mansfield had two each. What’s Coming to Town? Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village 1821 N. East St., Hastings, MI 49058 Construction plans are currently underway for Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village in Hastings, (just off of East State Street). Hastings Kate Martisius (8) puts down a shot in front of team­ TK’s Asniey carter (b) helped lead the Trojans to a school mate Chelsea Evans (1). (Photo by Perry Hardin) record for wins. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The planned project will be a multi-phase retirement community offering: A Hidden Jewel A preview of the new-look O-K Con­ ference was released this week. The con­ ference will be divided into three tiers — Red. White and Blue — with each tier con­ taining two divisions. Barring further ex­ pansion of the conference. Hastings would be in the South Division of the White Tier (schools with enrollments of 750 to 1299 students), along with Middleville. Caledo­ nia, Wayland, Byron Center, South Chris­ HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2002 will be held at the township half at 885 River Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. on the following dates Tuesday. March 5—Organizational Meeting—1:30 p.m. Monday. March 11—Appeal Hearing—9-12 a.m. & 1-4 p m. Tuesday. March 12—Appeal Heanng—9-12 a m & 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. March 13-Appeal Heanng—6-9 p.m The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2002 assessments Written protests may be sent to the above Hastings Country Club 1550 North Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-2992 • Currently Accepting New Members • Affordable Single, Family, Social Memberships .loin before March 15" and the initiation fee is waived! address by Tuesday. March 12. 2002 The tentative rat.os and the estimated multipliers for each dass of real property and personal property for 2002 are as follows. AaricuBura!................................... 39.66%.............................. 1.2607 cSXraal.................................. <2.56%............................. 1.1748 Industrial ..................................... 23-69%.............................. 2XR29 Resfoentai................................... 46.64%.............................1.0720 tian and Unity Christian, beginning in the 2003-04 school year. Other schools are considering joining the O-K Conference. If the conference ex­ pands. the alignment of teams could change. Stay tuned... Hastings grad and University at Buffalo sophomore point guard Virginia Jennings had 3 points, seven assists, a rebound and a steal in the Bulls’ last game of the MAC women’s basketball regular season, an SO65 loss to Miami of Ohio on Tuesday night. The slumping Bulls (9-18, 4-12 in the MAC) drag a seven-game losing streak into lhe conference tournament. The 11thseeded Bulls travel to sixth-seeded North­ ern Illinois for a first-round game on Satur­ day afternoon. Middleville grad Erin Palmer had five assists for the Kellogg Community College women’s basketball team in a 64-57 loss to Kalamazoo Valley on Feb. 20. KCC dosed out the season at 8-18 overall and 3-11 in the league with a 64-55 loss to Glen Oaks on Feb. 22. Personal........................................ 50%................................. 100 The Township wtN provide reasonable and necessary services to individuate with disabilities who wish to attend the Board of Review upon 10 days notice to the Supervisor Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township 616-948-9690 Lakewood grad Brian Reed went unde­ feated for the Albion College men’s tennis team in its season opener against Oberlin. Reed won 6-2, 6-0 at No. 5 singles, and teamed with Dave Swan of Okemos (imag­ ine that) to win 8-5 at No. 1 doubles. Al­ bion won the meet 9-0. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28.2002 - Page 13 Wrestling Wrestling Club signup Tuesday The Hastings Wrestling Club will hold an informational meeting and signup on Tuesday, Mar. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the balcony of the Hastings High School gym. Practices begin Tueday, Mar. 12. Thirdthreugh sixth-graders practice from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and wrestlers seventh-grade and up practice from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $25 and includes a club Tshirt. For more information, contact Mike Goggins at 945-5290 or Dennis Redman at 945-2223. HMS wins Hastings Invite The Hastings Middle School wrestling team won the seventh-annuil Hastings In­ vitational Wrestling Tournament on Satur­ day by placing all 19 wrestlers in the top four of their weight classes. Hastings took the team trophy by scoring 293 points to finish ahead of Allegan with 261, Bronson 112, Plainwell 94, Otsego 90, Southwestern 84, Northwestern 82, and Delton 49. Winning tough championship matches for the Saxons were Ashtin King (115 lbs) with a major decision in the finals (17 - 5), and RJ Morgan (90 lbs) who pinned (3:23) in the finals. Ashtin also had two other pins at the tournament. RJ scored a pin and a de­ cision (7-3). Other Saxons taking home first-place medals were Jeremy Redman (85 lbs) who had three pins for the day and Tim Varner (70 lbs) who had two pins. Taking second-place medals for the Sax­ ons were Tim Eerdmans (75 lbs), Rusty Burgdorf (80 lbs), Tim Bowerman (110 lbs). Brandon Black (125 lbs), Kyle Quada (130 lbs), Garret Walker (155 lbs) and Justin Krul (250 lbs). Bringing home the bronze for the team were Steve Case (95 lbs), Jordan Carley (100 lbs). Lee Selby (120 lbs). Matt Eldred (137 lbs). Chase Todd (145 lbs), Jesse Lemon (167 ibs) and Mike Bekker (185 lbs). Taking fourth place for the team was Nate Hodges (105 Ibs). 8th Grade Gold Hastings* eighth grade Gold volleyball team showed an outstanding display of teamwork to win the match against Grand­ ville White 15-9.15-9 and 12-15. Leading scorers were: Kristi Tolger (12 -ptt)f>S!u’lak«(Tpte.); Ashley ElzmgS (6 pts.); Jenny Johnston (3 pts.); Lora Winegar (3 pts.); Jamie Vanbovcn (3 pts.); Jessica McLaughlin (2 pts.); Emillie Shum­ way (2 pts.); Sophie Stavalc (1 pt.); Shan­ non Dudley (1 pt.); Nikki Meredith (1 pt.); Alli Bryans (1 pt.). Jamie Vanbovcn had 7 attacks with 3 aces. 8th Grade Blue The eighth grade Blue volleyball team traveled to Forest Hills Northern and lost. The scores were 15-13,8-15 and 15-17. Our top scorers were: Kaila Burch (9 pts.); Brooklyn Pierce (8 pts.); Krystal Pond (8 pts.). The team's spikes came from Brooklyn Pierce with two, and Laurcne Azevedo. Kaila Burch, Nicole Cordray and Krystal Pond, all had one each. Our aces were from Kaila Burch with 2 and Jodi Jol­ ley with 1. The eighth grade Blue volleyball team lost to Forest Hills Northern 13-15, 1-15 and 15-6. The team scorers were: Natalie Penning­ ton (7 pts.); Krystal Pond (7 pts.). Our aces came from: Mallori Spoilstra (2); Kelly Wilson (2); Krystal Pond (2). Kelly Wilson had the only spike for the team. The eighth grade Blue volleyball team traveled to Caledonia and lost 15-9, 14-16, 10-15. Our top scorers were: Krystal Pond (13 pts.); Jodi Jolley (7 pts.); Katie Trahan (5 pts.); Tasia Thompson (4 pts.); Kim Van- YMCA STANDINGS YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Varney Construction...............................9-1 11 th Frame Lounge ...............................9-2 Other Body Shop................................... 7-3 Blair Landscaping .................................5-5 Hastings Family Dental ........................5-5 Browns Custom Interior........................3-8 Viking ......................................................2-8 Nextel ...................................................... 1-9 B League Generation Gap ....................................10-1 Michigan Custom Excavating.............. 7-4 Drill Team ...............................................7-4 Flexfab......................................................5-6 Richies Kofiee Shop...............................3-8 Hastings MFG ..................................... I-10 Game Results - Michigan Custom Excavating 53 vs. Richies Kofiee Shop 45; Ge.ieration Gap 60 vs. FIcxFab 45; Varney Construction 63 vs. Biair Landscaping 59: II th Frame Lounge won by forfeit over Browns custom interior. Drill Team 51 vs. Hastings MFG 22; Drill Team 59 vs. FlexFab 54; Michigan Custom Excavating 37 vs. Generation Gap 55. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OEFORECLOSUfiE Varsity medalists from the HMS Wrestling Invitational. First row (from left): Kyle Quada. Nate Hodges, Jeremy Redman, Jordan Carley, Stevie Case. R.J. Morgan. Ashton King. Second row: Jessie Lemon. Tim Varner. Lee Selby. Jim Eerdmans. Rusty Burgdorf, Chase Todd, Tim Bowerman. Justin Krul Top: Mike Bekker. JV medalists from the HMS Wrestling invitational. First row (from ien): Andrew Cuddahee, Cory Ingel. Alex Lowe, Nate Brady Justin Jorgensen. Cory Gardner. Second row: Jen Bishop. Mitch Gahan. Matt Donnini. Sy Overmeiyer, Jarrin Voshel. Kyle White, Justin Carrol. Third row: Kevin Barcroft. Kyle Snider. Steve Bolo, Ken Shellington. Joe Carey. The JV team had 18 wrestlers place in the Hastings JV Invitational. Taking first-place honors in the JV tour­ nament were Nate Brady. Mitch Gahan. Joe Cary and Ken Shellington. Placing second were Alex Lowe, Sy Overmycr, Cory Gardner, Kyle White, Andrew Cuddahee. Justin Carroll, and Jennifer Bishop. Taking third for the Saxons were Jason Cook, Cory Engle, Kyle Snider, Steve Bolo. and Jcrin Voshcll. Taking fourth were Jordan Tyrell and Gary Willavizc; nocker (4 pts.). The team's aces came from Krystal Pond with 8. Team spikes came from Kelly Wilson with 3 and Kaila Burch with 1. Scorers for the team were: Danielle Oak­ land (1 pt.); Lcnane Pratt (2 pts.); Lacic Hughes (3 pts.); Erin Fluke (1 pt.); Alyssa Case (1 pt.); McKenzie Densmore (1 pt.); Katec McCarthy (2 pts.). Hastings* scvciMhuradc Gold team lost to Jenison with sewwof 15-$, 15-frfnd 15­ 10 all going to Jenison: Scorers for the team were: Leanne Praii (13 pts.); Nikkic Meade (5 pts.); Ericka Swartz, McKenzie Densmore, Erin Fluke. Dana Shilling and Danielle Oakland each added 1 point to the teams effort. Alyssa Case, Lacie Hughes. Hannah Case, Kayla Angeletti, Kattec McCarthy, Kaylcigh Dclcotto and Kaitlyn Mason all contributed two or more successful passes to the game and their team members. 7th Grade Gold - The Hastings seventh grade Gold vCHc?ball team posted 3 great spikes from play­ ers Kaylcigh Delcotto, Katec McCarthy and Leanne Pratt against Grandville White. Despite improved team serving the team lost their first two matches to Grandville, 15-8 and 15-7. Hastings won ths last game 15-6. Scorers for the team were: Kaitlyn Ma­ son (3 pts.); Hannah Case (4 pts.); Dana Shilling (8 pts.); Lacie Hughes (2 pts.); Nikkic Meade (4 pts.); Kayla Angclctti (2 pts.) and Leanna Pratt (6 pts.). The team continues to improve in game strategy and defense. Hastings' seventh grade Gold lost all three games against Jenison. 7th Grade Blue The Hastings seventh grade Blue volley- See YOUTH VOLLEYBALL, pg. 14 HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing upon the following proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance on Wednesday. March 27. 2002. at 7 00 p.m at the Hope Township Hail on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township The item(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the following: 1 The proposed amendment of Section 2 1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "CATTERY/KENNEL* 2. The proposed amendment of Section 3 2.C. of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that either the Planning Commission or the affected member may disqualify that mem­ ber from a vote in which he or she has a conflict of interest. 3 Subsection "C" ol Section 6.2 C. of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to prov.de that either the Zoning Board of Appeals or the affected member may disqualify that member from a vote in which he or she has a conflict of interest. 4. The propo'ad amendment of Section 9.O.F. of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that signs in the "CL.’ "C-1.’ "C-2," *C-3" or T zoning district may be located not less than 10’ from an abutting right-of-way. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 9.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the addi­ tion of a new subsection "G’ providing that a business, church or institution in the "CL." “C-1." "C-2.* "C-3* or T zoning d.stnct shall be permitted not more than one sign having an area not greater than 100 square feet identifying or advertising a business, organization, product or service located on the same premises on which file sign is located 6 The proposed amendment of Article XXVII ot the Hope Township Zonrng Ordinance by the addition of a new Section 28.3 pertaining to the requirement of a zoning compliance permit. 7. The proposed repeal of Section 17.1D ot the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance allowing home occupations as a permitted use tn the "AR" zoning district and the relettenng of the remaining subsections accordingly 8. The proposed amendment ot Section 17.2 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new subsection 'K~ allowing home occupations as a special exception use in the “AR" THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by James J Lawson, a single man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, dated October 23. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 12. 1997. in Document No. 1003971. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for pnnapal and interest, the sum of S116.632.23 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on March 7. 2002. at 1 00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse m the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney tees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale: said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Parcel B-4 That part ol the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South GO degrees 28’33* East 1324 20 feet along the West line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 58’13* East 482 00 feet along the South line of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 to the Point of Beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 58'13" East 241.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 28'33" West 362.31 feet; thence South 89 degrees 5715’ West 241.00 feet along the South line of the North 300 feet of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 28’33* East 362 24 feet tc the Point of Beginning Subject to and together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress and public utility purpos­ es over the South 66 feet of the East 671.20 feet of said South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ot the Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sate unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sate or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Dated; January 21. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. By DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for the Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (2/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Arthur Spaulding and Tracy Conklin a single man and a single woman, as joint tenants, with full rights of survivorship (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services,Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 2. 1999. and recorded on March 4. 1999 in Uber Document No 1026007. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. Nabonai Association f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 27. 1999. which was recorded on December 13. 2000, in Uber Document No. 1052835. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 47/100 dollars ($71,655.47). including mterest at 10.140% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and foe statute in such case made and provided, nobce t* hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on March 14.2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest Comer ot the East 25 Acres of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West tor a Place of Beginning, Thence West 400 Feet; Thence South 200 Feet; Thence East 400 Feet Thence North 200 Feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with a Non­ Exclusive Easement tn Common with Others that is Appurtenant Thereto tor Purposes of Ingress and Egress Thereto over the Following Described Premises: Commencing at foe Northwest Comer ol foe East 25 Acres of tha Northwest Quarter of foe Southwest Quarter of Said Section 14. Town 1 North. Range 9 West tor a Place of Betfnmng. Thence South 150 Feet; Thence East 30 Feet; Thence North 150 Feet: Thence West 30 Feet to the Place of Beginning, situated in the Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from foe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period •foall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 31, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 46025 File No. 200210891 Mustangs (2/2B) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is the proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on February 13. 2002. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 22. SECTION 104.2200 CF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OflDINANCEJZQQfcK NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES A nonconforming structure may be continued provided it remains otherwise lawful. A non­ conforming structure shall not be enlarged altered in any way, which increases its degree of nonconformity. NONCONFORMING USES 1. Nonconforming Uses in General: A nonconforming use may be continued provided: a. ft shall not be enlarged or moved to any other portion of the tot or parcel. b. The structure occupied by a nonconforming use shall not be structurally altered. 2 Nonconforming Residential Uses: A nonconforming residential use may be expanded or enlarged as follows: a. The principal building may be enlarged by a maximum of twenty (20) percent. b. An accessory building may be constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Ordinance. 3. Abandonment of Nonconforming Use: If the abandonment continues for a period of one year, then any further use thereof shall conform to this Ordinance. 4 Substitution of Uses: A nonconforming use may be changed to another nonconforming use upon approval of the Planning Commission subject to the following conditions: a. No structural alterations; b. Once changed to a more restrictive classification, it shall not thereafter be changed to a less restrictive classification; c. When changed to a permitted use, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district. GENERAL CONDfflONS The following general conditions apply to all nonconforming lots, nonconforming structures and nonconforming uses. 1. Change of Tenancy or Ownership: The tenancy or ownership of a nonconformity may be transferred or changed. 2. Maintenance and Repairs: Normal maintenance and incidental repairs may be performed on any nonconforming structure or structure containing a nonconforming use. 3. Termination by Destruction: If a nonconforming structure is destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 60 percent of the replacement cost of the existing structure, as determined by the Township Assessor, the structure shall not be restored. SEVERABILITY zoning district. 9 The proposed repeal of Section 13.4 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to height restrictions for structures or. in the alternative, the relaxation of one or more of the height II any portion of the Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be found to be invalid by a court, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance without the invalid portion or application, provided such remaining portions are not determined by the court to be inoperable (inoperative) and to this end this Ordinance is declared to be severable. restrictions contained in this section Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by foe Hope Township Clerk at the Township HaH at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the heanng and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public heanng Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township HaH during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the heanng and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the heanng. to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the 'tope Township This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after ftnal publication, after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Township Hall on March 13. 2002. commencing at 7:30 p.m. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans W.th Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance. EFFECTIVE DATE Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charier Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Pafri 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Advanta NattonM Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998. and recorded on May 18. 1998 in Document *1012082. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re recorded on July 26. 2001 in Document *1063605, Barry County Records and was assigned by laid mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. As Custodian Or Trustee. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001. in Document *1063737. and for­ warded to Barry County for re-recording Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THIRTY AND 30/100 dollars ($100,030.30). including interest at 9 875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiN be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn.. on March 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry' County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot No .13 of Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on page 1. Alto Lot No. 32 of Shore Acres Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 ot Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned In accordance *Mth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stations 248-593-1364 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 He *200118329 Statons (3/7) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 5. 1994. by Donald W. Converse and Joberta L Converse, husband and wile, as Mortgagors, to Hastings Savings & Loan. FA. now known as Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on April 11.1994. in Uber 601. Page 736. and a cer­ tain mortgage executed on October 25.1999. by Joberta L. Converse, a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office al the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on November 1. 1999. Document Number 1037436 (collectively the ■Mortgages'), and on which Mortgage* there is claimed to be an Indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of Eighty-One Thousand Seventeen and 93/100 Dotars ($81,017.93) as of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgages, and the power of sale in the Mortgages having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. March 28. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the piece of hold­ ing the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wNI be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purposes of satisfy­ ing the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses o* sale, certain property located in B-irry Co inty, Michigan, described in the Mortgages as follows: LOTS 227, 228. 229. 230 AND THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/2 OF LOT 231 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES. UNIT 2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 860 Ogimas Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) month* from the date of the sate. Dated: February 28. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Mkter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (3/21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2001-23360-DE Estate of LENA G LYND. Deceased. Dale of birth: 1/15/07. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Lena G. Lynd, who lived at 10226 Brickyaid Road. Delton. Michigan died December 7. 2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Mari Ann Jones, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. February 11,2002 Witham M. Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 616/945-9596 Mari Ann Jones 216 N. Sheldon Charlotte. Ml 48813 517/543-7466 (2/28) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeals wil conduct a public heanng for the following CASE NUMBER V-3-2002 - Bernard Deysrmond. LOCATION: 4943 Thomapple Lake Rd., in Section 25 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 28.5x8-ft. rooted porch onto an existing house and attached garage that are too dose to the side tot line (0.6-fl). the minimum is 7-ft. and too close to the front lot line (87-ft). the minimum ts 100-ft, in the AR and NRM zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-5-2002 - Frank Goodwin. LOCATION: 4531 Indian Isle, in Section X of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 4-seasons room 15x21 fl. to an existing house that is too dose to the side yard 0.1 ft(the mini­ mum is 6 ft) and also too dose to the front yard on the SE comer 28.5 ft. & on the SW comer X ft (the minimum is 35 ft). Also requesting a vari­ ance to erect an addition 22x24 ft to an existing detached garage that is too dose to the rear yard 5.6 ft (the minimum is 10 ft), too dose to the side yard 2.6 ft. (the minimum is 6 ft); and the addition will be too close to the front yard 23.5 ft. (the min­ imum is 35 ft) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-6-2002 - Norman Setterly. LOCATION: 8998 Greggs Crossing, in Section 34 of Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 17x21 ft to an existing house that is too dose to the road right ol way 46.40 ft (the mini­ mum is 50 ft. from the road right of way) in the AR & NRM zoning districts CASE NUMBER V-7-2002 — Douglas Wooden (applicant; Doug 6 Linda Wooden (property owner). LOCATION: 10525 Kingsbury Rd., in Section 4 of Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a va>lance to create three (3) parcels on an existing 66 ft wtoe ease­ ment that is longer than 1250 ft; serving more than seven (7) parcels; and that the road does not meet the construction standards for a private road in Section 4.44 of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 1978. as amended in the CR zoning district. MEETING DATE: MARCH 12, 2002. TIME: 7:X PAL PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ tyties) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing win be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 946-4820. The variance appiicatton(s) is/are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County Ol Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael BrowrVCounty Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, (616) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (2/28) Joab’s Ark Preschooy MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L. SHAEFFER and TONYA L. SHAEFFER, husband and wife, of 1329 S. Hanover Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE. INC . Mortgagee, dated the 28th of June. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July. 2000 in Register No. 1046626 Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to EQUI­ CREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Nine & 18/100 ($118.37918). and no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover t^e debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such c&se made and provided, notice is hereby given rial on the 14th day of March. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wifl be foredcvid by a sate at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid. on said mortgage, with interest thereon a! 10.84% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney tee* allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises Which said premises ar • described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE. NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST 76 FEET. THENCE 89 DEGREES 39 MIN­ UTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 77.X FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SEC­ ONDS WEST 200.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the six (6) months immediately toftow­ ing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the X days immediately following the sate. Dated. 2/7/02 EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney tor Equicredit 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (3H) Tuesday Trios Kenny Lee Builders 54.5-33.5; Need Help 52-36, Cook Jackson 50.5-37.5; Trouble 50.5-37.5; Shirty's Chuckwagon 43.5-44.5; CBBC 43-45; Seebers Autu Body 39-49; Hastings Bowl 39-49; 3 Fates 35-53; 3 Blind Mice 33-55. High Game and Series - J.J. Phillips 150; D. Seeber I92; R. Miller I6I; A. Kean )86;S. Vandenburg 224-544; D. James I60; L. Trumble I79;P. Cogswell I69; J. Conger 178; K. Stenberg 185; D. Dutcher 167; C. Thayer I87;T. Redman 192-544; M. Slater 157; S. Zalewski 156; *7. Main 165; P. Ramey 215-356; R. Bru in me I 155; V. Green 159; B. Hayes 183; C. Gates 154; T. Franklin 162; J. Rice 169. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 67; Troublemakers 60; Friends 58 1/2; Red Dog 57; 4 Horsemen 53 1/2: Sunday Snoozers 53; Pinheads 53; Thunder Alley 50; Happy Hookers 48; All 4 Fun 47; Lacey Birds 43. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 207-587; M. Snyder 04-568; L. Falconer 203-529; L. Boze 145-433; b. Cantrell 152-431; J. Buckner 189; K Stenberg 156; L. Rentz 144. Mens High Games and Series - R.Guild 231-620; E. Behrndt 207-572; K. Hammontiee 199-569; M. Cross 208-463; S. Wilkins 164-478; M. McLeod 184-473; R. Boze 163-463; B. Rentz 209; B. Kirby 203; D. Allerding 154. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 65.5-34.5; Wolverines 62­ 38; Cook Jackson 61-39; Brushworks 55­ 45; Viatec 53-47; All But One 52-48; Heads Out 51 -49; Ten Pins 51 -49; Gutter Dusters 50.5- 49.5; We’re A Mess 49-51; Mercy 49­ 51; Bad Habit II 47-53: Dynamic Buds 46­ 54; Late Comers 45-55; No Name Yet 45.5­ 55.5; Who's Up? 43.5-56.5; Oops 42-58; Rocky 4 33-67. Ladies Good Games and Series - G. Olis 206-479; O. Gillons 184-496. B. Roush 196-5)3; J. Madden 179; J. James 127, L. Rentz 176-432; G. Meaney 162; S. Ripley 146; P. Ramey 204-540; A. Keillor 182-478; D. Pennington 186-526; T. Pennington 223-553; R. Lydy 213-526; B. Falconer 174; E. Hammontree 199-524; E. Johnson 174; S. VanDenburg 201; T. Huey 187- 491; B. West 160. Mens Good Games and Series - G. Cooley 214-552; M. Martin 226-553; J. Gillons 213-575; R. Roush 215; E. Keller 213-550; B. Rentz 208-607; K. Hammontree 239-376; H. Pennington 254­ 241-694; B. Keeler 199; D. Tinkler 178; R. Fay 228-586; J. Smith 192-527; A. Taylor 213; J. Bush 237-568; B. Ruthruff 215-570. Majors Newton Vending 72-24; Hastings Bowl 54-42; Super Dicks 47-49; Richies 42-54; Crowfoots Gardens 38-58; Mulberry Fore 35-61. Good Games - J. Barnum 223-613; J. Bartimus 212-233-598; H. Pennington 213­ 204-596; S. Peabodey 223-588; J. Haight 2O9-2IO-575; D. Lambert 225-574; Shorty 202; M. Martin 200; D. Curtis 214; D. Aspinall 211: M. Cross Sr. 196; M. Curtis 192. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 51.5-36.5; Bennett Industries 51-37; Hamilton Excavating 47­ 41; Kent Oil & Propane 41-47; Railroad Street Mill 38.5-49.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 35-53. Good Games and Series - K. Kirchhoff 153-369; B. Wilson 225-478; D. Snyder 188- 577; B. Scobey 175-438; S. Dunham 169-441; P. Britten 160-458; S. Drake 179­ 473; L. Dawe 169-454; N. Bechtel 178­ 433: E. Ulrich 171-447; B. Hathaway 173­ 452; S. Merrill 208-600; J. Gardner 145­ 383: J. Pettengill 149-412; J. Rice 20(M82; L. Elliston 213-528. Thursday Angels Farmers Ins 61-31; Pet World 58-34; ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 8060 Tasker Rd., Bellevue Michigan 49021 on March 5 at 7:00 pm to organize and receive the rolls. & t % at the ... First Presbyterian Church of Hastings INVITES YOU TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR PRESCHOOL Monday, March 4. 2002 • 6:00 p.m. Registration for the 2002-2003 school year will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the preschool classroom. Please have your $30 registration fee at that time. Programs for 3's, 4’s & 5's are available. first Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 945-5463 Notice to Creditor* Trust In the matter of LYONE L AND JQYCE Q. HAMMOND dated JULY 17-1991 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. LYONE L. HAMMOND, who lived at 1500 E. CLOVERDALE HOAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 died NOVEMBER X. 2001 leaving a certain trust under the name of LYONE L. AND JOYCE O. HAMMOND FAMILY TRUST, dated JULY 17. 1991, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and STEVEN HAMMOND was named as the tiustee serving at the time of or as a result of the dece­ dents death. Creditors ol the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to STEVEN HAMMOND the named trustee at 80 NORTH CAMP ROAD. ISHPEM­ ING. MICHIGAN 49849 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. DAVID H. TRIPP 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 616/945-9565 STEVEN HAMMOND 80 NORTH CAMP ROAD ISHPEMING. Ml 49849 906-485-5248 (2/28) BOWLINC SCORES The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 8060 Tasker Rd.. Bellevue Michigan 49021 on March 11 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm and March 12, 3 pm to 8 pm. On March 14 at 7 pm to hear protest. The Assyria Township board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic hearing up 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Assyria township Clerk, Debbie Massimino at 758-4003. Mike Boles. Supervisor Barry County Transit 54.5-37.5: BAR Testing 47-45; Hastings Bowl 45.5-465; Coleman's Agency 44-48; Shamrock Tavern 4’-46; Stefano's Pizza 415-505; Mill's Landing 40.5-47.5; Cedar Creek Grvc. 39-53; Millers Exc. 39-53; Richies 36-56. High Game, and Series - D McCollum 204-551:0 Nichols 198-524; S. McKeogh 155; D. Curtis 164; V. Vanoost 134; P. Fisher 190-505; J. Varney 191-512; J. Wyant 186; N. Kioosterman 184; J. Conger 180; C. Potter 153; L. Miller 155; N. Bechtel 156; C. Hurless 150; T. Pennington 221-604; D. McMacken 128; L. Pierson 149; C. Cooper 197; L Perry 165; C. Gruff 177; S. Greenfield 162; N. Taylor 150; L. Apsey 171; L. Irwin 186; B. Cuddahee 182; T. Phenix 166; B. Reed 115; C. Gales 146; S. Snider 160. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 60 1/2; Who's Up 57 1/2; Threesome 52 1/2; Hastings Bowl 50; Brown & Sons 49: King Pins 45 1/2; Middle Lakers 44; Tweety & the Gang 44; Just Us 43. Women's Good Games and Series • H. Service 174-487; L. McClelland I7M59: 1. Rabley 174-444; L. Miller 193-414; V. Brown 158-409; C. Lewis 142-369; S. Cooley 168-356; F. Haynes 178: L. Jackson 160; O. Gillons 155; B. Hani 123. Mens Good Game, and Series ■ K. DeVault 215-531; J.R. Haynes 177-494; C. VanHouten 213. Senior Citizen's *1 Senior 62-38; Butterfingers 61-39; Rus's Harem 60-40; Friends 59-41; Girrbach s 58.5-41 J; Weiland 57-43; Sun Risers 55-45; 4 B's 54-46; Jesiek 54-46; M­ M's 53-43: Pin Pals 53-47; Woodmansee 51-49; King Pins 50.5-49.5; Hall's 46-54; Kuempel 42.5-53.5; Schlachter 23.5-685. Womens High Game - E. Dunham 177; M. Weiland 181; M. Matson 164; G. Potter 190; R.Kuempel 176; S. Merrill 183; R. Murphy 161; S. Pennington 225; G. Otis 168: Y. Cheeseman 178; G. Scobey 161; J. Gasper 190; G. Denny 158: K. Colvin 177; M. Barnes 183; D. Keller 165: E. Mesecar 157; J. Brandl 167; E. Ulrich 178. Womens High Series - M. Matson 452; G. Potter 458; S. Merrill 474; S. Pennington 578; G. Otis 485; Y. Cheeseman 450; J. Gasper 493; M. Barnes 477; D. Keller 453; E. Ulrich 454; H. Service 479. Mem High Game • L. Brandt 193; C. Haywood 170; W. Brodock 172; D. Barnes 199; J. Keller 156; J. Beckwith 165;D. Stuart 181; B. Adgate 156; R. Weiland 163; B. Terry 189; K. Schantz 168; W. Birman 202: L. Markley 160; R. Nash 172; G. Waggoner 169. Mens High Series - L. Brandt 550; C. Haywood 478: D. Barnes 530; D. Stuart 451; B. Terry 473: K. Schantz 453: W. Birman 503; G. Waggoner 450. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 21-11; Hastings City Bank 21­ II; Consumers Concrete 19-13; Plumb's 19-13; Viking 19-13; Allstate 17-15; Yan­ kee Zephyr 9-23; Bye 3-29. Men's High Games & Series - L. Porter 220; D. Morgan 214-543; D. Clements 167; G. Hause 237. Women's High Games & Series - R. Burch 164; D. Johnson 187-497; C. O'Keefe 526; A. Larsen 211-595: E. Vanesse 181; J. Clements 204. Monday Mixers Dewey's Auto Body 62; Tracy's Day Care 59. Freeport Body Shop 56; Rowdie Girls 555; Gutter Gals 47; B & R Testing 45.5; Ball Busters 45; Girrbach's 43; Hast­ ings Bowl 42. High Gaines & Series - S. Nash 216­ 527; C. Ens 138-347; T. Case 172-432; L. Perry 192; R. Shapley 181-509. D. Dutcher 192-490; P. Bender 153; H. Service 192­ 508; J. Allen 129; T. Galeski 157-428; K. Moore 128; D. James 189-500; A. Larsen 214-559. Thursday Angels Fanners In:. 63-33; Pet World 59-37; B.C. Transit 57.5-385; B&R Testing 49­ 47; Hastings Bowl 485-47.5; Mills Land­ ing 455-505; Coleman's 45-51; Stefano's Pizza 3.5-525; Shamrock Tavern 43-53; Cedar Creek Groc. 43-53; Millers Exc. 42­ Income T^X Preparation Call 721-8628 to Schedule an Appointment 54; Richie's 37-59. High Games & Series - G. Oaks 180; C. Gates I44;A. Smith 182; T. Shaefer I87;LPierson 157: V. Brown 150; N. Taylor 140; T. Pennington 191; A. Kerley 174; D. Cur­ tis 169; C. Johnson 191-504; C. Guernsey 185; S. Greenfield 198-510; G. Potter 155; L. Miller 161; C. Hurless 168; J. Gasper 180; C. Burpee 193-546; T. Phenix 189­ 503; B. Reed 124; B. Roush 199; K. Hawthorne 180; B. Cuddahee 197-537; C. Nurenberg 224-529; T. Hendrick 139, J. Dover Varney 181-512. Youth Volleyball, from page 13 Psr Diem Pay For Experienced Solos, Teams and Trainers 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GRADUATE STUDENTS i| ball team traveled to Caledonia and won their match in the third game. Game scores were 15-11,9-15 and 15-6. Leading scorers were Lexy Rugg with 9 points including 3 aces. Kristina Dobbin with 8 points and 2 aces, and Kelly Cuncannan with 5 points and 2 aces. The seventh grade Blue volleyball team lost to Forest Hills Northern 11-15, 9-15 and 15-13. Kristina Dobbins led all scorers with 8 points and two aces. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28 2002 - Page 15 Exchange Club Young LEGAL NOTICES Citizens of the Month named Ellie Devroy, Steve Tolger and Audrey Valentine, selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for February at St. Rose School, are shown here with teacher Diane Brighton. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Crysta’ Sinclair and Danielle Elzinga, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Dylan McKay, Phillip VanZyl and Kourtney Meredith, shown with Principal John Johnston. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Kelsey Heath and Brad Hayden, shown with teacher Julie Carlson. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for February from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Kathenne Partridge, Seth Beduhn. Ryan Cain, Amy Kidder, Jolene Barrett and Brad Hayes, with Principal Mike Karasinski. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for February are (from left) Shelby Winans and Justin McComb, shown here with teacher Al­ ice Gergen. Ethan Angus, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk and Principal Nancy Bradley, is Young Citizen of the Month for February from Pleasantview Elementary School. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A. Jurecic. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated August 17. 2000, and recorded on August 2«. 2000 in Liber Document No. 1048675, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 37/100 dollars ($174,832.37). including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wUl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 130 p.m.,on April 11.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 10, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Delton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 630.0 feet along the £ast ‘ine of said Southwest 1/4 to the Place of Beginning; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330 0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet to the Place ol Beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress, and utility purposes over 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 48-' 0 feet from the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.47 feet along a 500.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 26 degrees 13 min­ utes 57 seconds West 133.08 feet; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds East 138.42 feel; thence Southeasterly 70.82 feet along a 200.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 45 degrees 58 minuies 33 seconds East 70.45; thence South 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds East 121.39 feet; thence Southerly 123.12 feet along a 200.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 18 degrees 11 .ninutes 46 seconds East 121.18 feet; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 feet to the Place of Ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in wncn case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200122144 Hawks (3/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Elkey. both unmarried persons (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000. and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No. 1041748, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN AND 38/100 doilars ($86,910.38). including interest at 8.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on March 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast V4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, for place ot beginning thence East 528 feet; thence South 165 feet, thence West 528 feet; thence North 165 feet to point of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: January 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132906 Mustangs-B (2/28) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 15, 2002 7:00 Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Doster Pledge of allegiance. All members present. Agenda was approved wrth additions Minutes of January 9. 2002 regular board meebng approved as corrected. Minutes of January 29,2002 Budget workshop approved as corrected Trustee Gray reported on the SWBCSWA Meeting. Planning'Zomng Chairperson KenKomheiser discussed the next Planning & Zoning meeting and invited the Supervisor to attend the Our Land Seminar Special Joint Meeting of the Planning and Zoning & Township Board to be held February 20. 2002 07:00 pjn. Pine Lake Fire Dept & Pokes report* placed on file. Roller tray purchase approved for PLFD. Appointed Marsha Bassett to Library Board upon resignation of Carol Goebel. Approved Jason Brinkhuis. Building and Zoning as enforcement officer. Approved Dawn Crah as enforcement officer for Center Street Park. Approved negotiations for scrap tire grant con­ tract with Entec to be handled by Spvsr Doster Discussed Road Budget tor 2002-2003. Set next Budget workshop lor March 7, 2002 9:00 a.m. at Prairieville Twp. HaH Treasurer & Clerk's reports place on file. Discussed health insurance reimbursement & personnel policy update. Approval to pay list of outstanding bills in the amount of $7,490.34. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Ncrmajean Nichols. Clerk Attested toby: Maik Doster. Supervisor (2/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TG COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Ke*e Barcroft husband Mk wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Express, he.. Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000. and । ecorded on February 21. 2001 in Document No. 1055201. in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EquiCredit Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12, 2001, which was recorded on April 16.2001. in Document No. 1058653, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 49/100 dollars ($104,634.49). including interest al 13.100% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will, be forectosad by a of the mort­ gaged premises, or sortie part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on March 28, 2002. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are dercribed as. Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North, Range 8 West thence East along said Section Line 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feet to pent of ban­ ning, except commencing at the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section Parcel thence East 334 feet, thence Sooth 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 feet; thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Woive* 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200130906 Wolves (3/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith R. Assenmacher. a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank, successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated October 24. 1997. and recorded on October 30. 1997 in Document Number 1003452. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum ot ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY AND 02/100 dollars ($109,130.02), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged p -emises. or some part of them, at pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 17 and 18 Charles E. Kingsbury Park, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 3 of Plats, at Page 52. reserving the East 12 feet of Lot 18 of Highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent Io occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132406 Cougars (3/14) • NOTICE • j Ho COL? No Problem. Wo ichool with financing available for those who qualify beamed by SBPCE School located n Stuttgart. AR COVENANT TRANSPORT The minutes o' the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 26, 2002, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1-888-MORE PAY (1-M« -887-3729) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review (BOR) wfil meet at 9:00 a.m. on March 5. 2002. at the Prainevilte Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046. to review the Assessment Ro(. The BOR wil meet With the public on Monday. March 11. al 9:00 am-12:00 p.m (noon); and 200 p m -5O0 p.m. and Friday, batch 15lh, at 9:00 a m.-12:00 p.m and 500 p.m 600 pan., and any additional days if necessary Io hoar appeals. Written letters ot appeal are expected no later than Monday. March 20. 2002 Call lor appointment. 616-621-2664. Tentative equalization ratios and multipliers by classification tor 2002 are as follows C1B1 Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Personal Property Bumcu Mulllader 42.63 50 00 25.65 48.10 50.00 1.1729 1 0000 1.9342 1 0395 1.0000 The BOR w« hear protest of assessed value, taxable vstoe. property classification, poverty exemptions or percentage ot qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by Assessor Prairieville Township wil provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary a,ds for services such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed material being considered at the heanng to individuals with disabilities at BOR upon three (3) days notice to the Prairievifie Township Cleric by writing to the address above or calling (616) 623-2664 Mark A. Doster, Supervisor Prairieville Townehip �Pag« 16 - Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 COURT HEWS: A Hastings man originally accused of operating a chop shop was given a one year delayed sentence Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Jerry Duane Hughes, 33, pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of concealing or mis­ representing the identity of a vehicle with intent to mislead, a four-ycar felony, and to making a false report of a felony in ex­ change for charges of operating a chop shop and of receiving and concealing stolen property being dismissed. Hughes was arrested after Michigan State Police troopers found pickup truck and a motorcycle on his property, both which had been reported stolen. Another pickup truck in Hughes* possession also was confirmed stolen. Trooper Scott Sharrar was first alerted to the case, which now involves a multi-state investigation, when he was contacted by the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice last Nov. 10. The Wayland trooper was investigating an incident in which a Ford “dualie” pickup truck which had been reported missing was found on an Allegan County auto auction lot with a trailer attached to it that was reg­ istered to Hughes, Sharrar said. “Trooper DeWyse advised that another vehicle may have been stolen from the lot and the auto lot was doing further checks on their inventory to sec what may or may not have been stolen,” Sharrar said in No­ vember. “He also said the auto lot had ad­ vised that the full size, black Ford pickup truck had been driven through a fenced in area by passing a security checkpoint.” When Sharrar went to question Hughes about the truck, he noticed two pickup trucks in the yard, neither of which had reg­ istration plates. “I checked both vehicles for VINS (vehi­ cle identification numbers) to sec if they were registered to Jerry Hughes." said Sharrar, “or if they might have been taken from the auto auction lot.” Hughes later told police that both vehi­ cles were his, but further investigation re­ vealed that one of the trucks had been re­ ported stolen by its owner in Buchanan. Ga. A disassembled motorcycle at the home with a buffed away VIN was found to be­ long to a man in Clio, Mich., while the Ford apparently was also stolen. Hughes has agreed to help authorities clear up the cases of other suspected, stolen vehicles in exchange for leniency, said Barry County Prosecutor, Gordon Shane McNeill. “He has nine prior misdemeanors,” said McNeill of Hughes* record. “It’s all rela­ tively insignificant. Until today, Mr. Hughes had the opportunity to clear up all (of his) property crimes in Barry County.” Sharrar said Hughes has confessed to be­ ing involved in the transportation of at least two other, stolen vehicles to the Flint area and is suspected of stealing cars from the auction lot. “He would keep his eye on a vehicle and steal it later," Sharrar said. “I think he was profiting from it. The vehicles which were possessed by Hughes did not all originate in Michigan." McNeill said that if Hughes is found to be involved with stolen vehicles or having contact with anyone involved in car theft or any other property crime, including con­ spiracy, he could receive new charges in addition to probation violation conse­ quences. “And he will be held accountable for his self employment," said McNeill. Hughes, who formerly operated his own I or l\i ill ALL LAND CONTRACTS. CASH OUT NOW. FFR, signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 11' ENCLOSED TRAILER: about 6 months old, in good condition. Brand new $1,400, will sell for $1,000 obo. Call (616)838-2318 or (616)838­ 2564 anytime. 1994 SKIDOO FORMULA STX 583, great shape, low miles, $1,700 obo, (616)721­ 8602. / A- / tiiHld LOST: BRITTANY SPAN­ IEL St Golden Lab Retriever, last seer m Baltimore Town­ ship on McGlynn Road, please call if you've seen them, (616)945-8721. REWARD FOR RETURN of family cat. Black, short haired, spayed female. Has distinct scuffed fur on back. Lost at the comer of Patter­ son & 100th St. in Caledonia on Feb. 17th. Please leave a message if no answer at (616)795-4880 or (616)795­ 4278. CHOW-CHOW: 2 females for sale, $125 a piece. Call evenings, ask for Lori (517)852-3955. ( tail i>l '/hanks DAYCARE OPENINGS FOR aU ages. Vermontville/Nashville schools. Cali Donna (517)726-0753. WE WOULD LIKE to thank all those who have helped Jerry Lyons during his injuries. For those who called, prayed & sent food. Thank you again for all your thoughtfulness. Jerry St Anita Lyons ANTIQUE SHOW: Barry County Fairgrounds Expo Complex. On M-37, March 9- 10, two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings, on M-37. Sat, 10- 6pm; Sun., 10-4pm, $2.50 admission. 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE white, very well kept, V6, 4 door, power locks, $16,500 obo. (616)948­ 7651 LOOKING FOR DANSKWARE, Tivoli pattern. Phone (616)945-3087. \ithimoltt ■< '93 FORD PROBE; need to sell, runs, $500. Call (616)838-2564 talk to Sarah. / ■’! S<(/< 5 GALLON BUCKETS, $2 a piece. (616)948-7921 ________ CABLE INSTALLER HELP­ ERS, to $1000 week, many training now, some work own hours, 517-886-5445, TDC. CABLE INSTALLERS, HELPERS, to $1,000 week + benefits, on job training, work own hurs, many need­ ed, (616)949-2424, Jobline. CITY ROUTE DELIVERY, to $800 week + summer or all year around, training now, (616)949-2424, Jobline. \ultoiiaj \<k QUALITY ENGINEER: Metaldyne, an automotive machining and assembly company is looking to fill the position of Quality Engi­ neer. Position is responsible for actively working toward improving internal quality systems, which may include development and or revi­ sions to internal Quality pro­ cedures and standards” Can­ didates must have the ability te demonstrate problem­ solving techniques including RCA. DOE, Corrective Ac­ tions and other statistical methods. Additional respon­ sibilities will include facili­ tating APCP, FEMA, and Control Plans through ad­ vanced quality meetings. Candidate must have previ­ ous experience in aluminum metal machining. Automo­ tive background not necessa­ ry. Position involved with customer communications with minimal travel re­ quired. A 4-year undergrad­ uate degree in a related field plus 3-5 years practical expe­ rience preferred. Please mail your resume to; Metaldyne, Attention: BS, 39 E. State Street, Middleville, Ml 49333, or fax to (616)795­ 2115. Metaldyne is an Equal PRIVATE ROOMS FOR rent in beautiful country home. Call Brenda (616)945­ 1467. EXPRESS VAN DELIVERY, to $800 week ♦ full benefits, two weeks paid training, males/females, many need­ ed, 517-886-5445, TDC. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS REGISTRATION Clerk, to $12 hour and up, many shifts available, training ASAP, (616)949-2424, Job­ line_____________________ HOSPITAL CLERICAL to $14 hour + benefits, general office duties, training, friendly office, 517-886-5445, TDC.____________________ LIGHT PACKAGING AS­ SEMBLY, to $1025 hour ♦ great benefits, growing majo. foods/snacks conwany, training many now, 517-886­ 5445, TOC_______________ ROADWORK CON­ STRUCTION LABORS, to $19 hour, summer or all year around, lots of work, many train, (616)949-2424, Jobline. BLUE LOVESEAT: like new, $175. (616)948-7921 for more information._________ FORECLOSURE SALE* EVERYTHING must go by Saturday. Household, kids, ceramic molds St kiln, fenc­ ing & gates, pony saddle. Too much to list! (616)948­ 5780 anytime. Husim v.v 11it < % ASSET PROTECTION, TRUSTS. TAX 4c FINAN­ CIAL CONSULTANT. FFR (616)299-0757. DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and exterior painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale St Jane Lester, (616)623­ 6686 LIGHT TOUCH ENERGYS. Reiki - hands on energy healing therapy. Relief of all kinds of pain and stress. (616)374-7771 Xhtbilr Ilium v LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2000 St 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit applications accepted. Hurry! Only 3 left. 1-877­ 916-4646. Meadowstone Homes.__________________ ROADWORK LABOR, to $20 hour, great summer job or all year around, start now, 517-886-5445, TDC.________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604_________________ TEACHER, CLASSROOM AIDES, Youth Workers, from $12 hour St up, many ages, start now, non­ degreed, (616)949-2424, Job­ line. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharp? 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 I auto parts business, is now involved in the sale of construction supplies, the prosecutor said. As pan of his probation, Hughes was or­ dered by Judge James Fisher not to be in possession of property missing its identifi­ cation numbers. In other court business: • Kenneth Meninga. 43. of Kalamazoo, who is scheduled to stand trial in May on multiple charges stemming from the al­ leged rape and attempted murder of his ex­ wife in Prairieville Township Nov. 6. en­ tered no contest pleas to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Each count carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison. McNeill will decide what to do with the remaining charges after Meninga is sen­ tenced March 21. “We don’t see. based on the sentencing guidelines, any need to proceed to trial.” said McNeill. Defense attorney David Maklcd said Meninga pleaded no contest rather than guilty because he was intoxicated at the time of the incident and does not recall de­ tails of the rapes. He added that if the court decides to im­ pose a sentence longer than the maximum guideline sentence of 356 months (29.6 years), his client would withdraw his plea and go to trial. Meninga pleaded no contest to penetrat­ ing the victim’s rectum with his fist and to forcing the woman to have oral sex with him. Fisher said Meninga is also accused of strangling the woman, raping her, choking her and hitting her in the head. The victim previously testified that the incident took place in a secluded area off of Day Road in front of her 4-ycar-old daugh­ ter. Meninga has already been sent to prison by the Kalamazoo courts for violating pro­ bation by committing the offense. He was on probation at the time of the attack on a previous third offense domestic violence conviction. • Heather Ann Cook, 30, of Hastings, was sentenced to serve 60 days in the Barry County Jail and three years on probation on her conviction of breaking an entering a building with intent to commit a larceny. Cook was accised of taking part in the break-in of a home in the 5000 block of Engle Road on Sept. 30 in Irving Township when she took a purse, which she then al­ legedly bumecL She is also accused of tak­ ing a cell phone from a vehicle at that ad­ dress. She originally was charged with one count of second degree home invasion, a felony that carries a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison, larceny from a motor vehicle, a five year felony, and ar­ son of personal property less than $200, a 93-day misdemeanor, charges which were all dismissed in exchange for her guilty plea to the breaking and entering charge. Breaking and entering is a felony which carries a maximum possible penalty of 10 years in prison. “This is her third criminal incident," said Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “I have concerns that she continues to use mari­ juana, alcohol, cocaine, crack cocaine and ‘white China,’ though she said she didn’t know that it was.” Defense attorney Jim Goulooze noted that he hopes the sentence will serve the needs of society and of his client. “What I did was wrong and I would like a chance to apologize to the people for what I did,” she said. “1 did have a past drug problem. I checked myself into a drug program. I’m engaged to Jaden Miller (cur­ rently in jail on drunk driving conviction.)" Cook also said she has a 4-ycar-old child. “It sounds like you’re making progress," said Judge James Fisher. “I was fully pre­ pared to send you to jail today. If you don’t stay with it, your daughter — I don’t know if she will have to go to foster care or what. I can’t allow you to continue to engage in this type of behavior.” The balance of her jail sentence was sus­ pended. She was ordered to pay $500 in court costs and to pay a $60 DNA test fee. • Matthew Canfield. 27, of Marshall, pleaded guilty to one count of third offense drunk driving on Gilkey Lake Highway in Barry Township Dec. 15 of last year in ex­ change for one count of driving on a sus­ pended license being dismissed. He was arrested by the Barry Township Police Department after he was found driv­ ing with a .18 percent blood alcohol con­ tent. The legal limit is .10. Canfield was previously convicted of im­ paired driving in 1994 in Battle Creek, drunk driving in 1997 in Battle Creek, drunk driving in 1998 in Battle Creek and drunk driving in 2000 in St. Johns. He is currently on probation in Clinton County for the 2000 conviction and is set to be sentenced in Barry County March 21. • Eric Fitzpatrick, 22. of Plainwell, was sentenced to 30 days in jail on his convic­ tion of methamphetamine possession, which occurred Sept. 19 in Orangeville Township. He was ordered to pay $1,000 court costs, to serve probation for two years and to undergo substance abuse counseling. POLICE BEAT: Missing foster care client found dead BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 75-year-old woman believed to be suffering from demen­ tia was found dead Tnursday. Feb. 21 on a wooded trail about 75 yards away from the foster care home where he been living for just over a week. Barry County Undcrsheriff Don Ford said. Operators of the East Shore Drive foster care home told authorities they last saw the victim at about 8 p.m. the previous evening (Feb. 20) when the residents when to bed. said Ford. She was discovered missing from the home at about 6 a.m. when the foster care home called 911. "We went because it was still snowing.” said Ford. “So we called for Trooper Lane Booms and his tracking dog (Xi). He was available and came right away." Ford said after 15 minutes of tracking, the dog found the body of ’he woman who had apparently left the home without a coat. She had used a walker to leave the residence. “There were no tracks in the snow so we waited for the dog so we didn’t contaminate the scent." said Ford. The woman, who likely was not aware of her destination, had apparently tried to walk down a slope on the trail when her walker struck a stump, causing the woman to fall. “That was the last time she walked." said Ford noting that no external injuries were found. “We assume she died of exposure." The woman was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital and no foul play is suspected. Man suspected In home break-ins nabbed HASTINGS — A man attempting to pass a stolen gift certificate at Mills Lansing restaurant Tuesday has been arrested and arraigned on home invasion charges stemming from two incidents that occurred on Star School Road Feb. 18. Dean Williams. 24, of Middleville, was arraigned on one count each of first and sec­ ond degree home invasion for allegedly entering one home while a young girl was pre­ sent and for allegedly breaking into another home and handling a “piggy bank." “He admitted to both." said Barry County Det. Sgt. Jay Olejniczak. Williams also has been charged with second offense possession of marijuana and with being a habitual offender. In one of the incidents, a 16-ycar-old girl was home alone when she heard the front door open at about 430 p.m. “She looked up and saw a white male walk into the doorway about a foot." said po­ lice. “He didn’t say anything but looked at her then turned around and left. She was frightened and ran out the side door to her aunt’s residence which is in back of her resi­ dence.” In the other incident, a woman in the same block returned home from work to find that her front door has been kicked open. Nothing was found missing though her “piggy” bank was moved, she said. According to Olejniczak, Williams also admitted to taking items from cars in Hast­ ings during that same time, though no motor vehicle larcenies were reported. “We have recovered property taken from cars in Hastings." said Olejniczak. “If you were a victim during that week, contact the Hastings City Police Department" at 945­ 5744. Authorities believe the victims’ cars were parked in the southeast part of Hastings when the items were taken. Williams was apprehended al the restaurant by Hastings City Police Sgt. Dennis LaJcak and officer Rick Argo while Undersheriff Don Ford covered the rear door. “Someone at the register knew about the gift certificate being stolen." said LaJcak. “On my arrival, a while male burst through the door and ran at me. I grabbed him and put him up against the patrol car and took him into custody." Williams allegedly had a marijuana cigarette in his pocket when he was apprehended. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $25,000 bond. Police are still investigating at least three other residential break-ins outside (he city Feb. 18, in which foreign coins and a gift certificate were taken. Deputies hurt when patrol vehicle rolls YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Two Barry County Sheriff s Deputies on patrol Tuesday night found themselves al Spectrum Hospital being treated for bumps and bruises suffered when the patrol car they were in rolled once “nose to tail” on Norris Road near Duffy Road, said Barry County Undcrsheriff Don Ford. Ford said deputies Marti Horrmann and Angela Solomon were treated for their inju­ ries and release after the 10:03 p.m. crash. “They were just driving down the road, downhill on a curve.” said Ford, who said black ice is thought to be the cause of the crash. Horrmann and Solomon were wearing their scat belts and were taken to the Grand Rapids hospital by ambulance. The Chevy Tahoe patrol vehicle sustained a bent frame and it is not known whether the vehicle can be repaired. The crash remains under investigation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Po­ lice. One dog rescued from ice, one drowns JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Two golden retriever dogs on thin ice were the target of a rescue attempt Monday by the Johnstown Township Fire Department. Firefighters were called to try and rescue the dogs from drowning in the frigid waters of Clear Lake near the area of Cottage Road at about 3:20 p.m., according to a prelimi­ nary report. One dog was rescued while the other could not be saved, authorities said. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Generator stolen from construction site ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Honda EN 2500 generator owned by a Portage contractor has turned up missing from a Lindsey Road construction site, tnc Michigan State Police said. The $700 machine was taken sometime between Monday, Feb. 18, and Wednesday, Feb. 20, from the 8000 block of Lindsey Road. “The subject went into an unlocked garage and stole the generator," police said. Ward of court absconds, found with drugs THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 15-ycar-old girl wanted by Barry County Juvenile Court for absconding while on parole was taken into custody Feb. 20 after a traffic slop when deputies found her with controlled substances. Police seized three capsules of Adderal, which is a controlled substance in the am­ phetamine class normally prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The girl told the deputies that various students at Thomapple Kellogg High School student sell their Ritalin and Adderal to other students. The girl was a passenger in a car driven by 19-ycar-old Hastings man which was stopped on Norris Road near Adams Road in Thornapple Township for having a burned out headlight. Deputies took the girl to the Barry County Jail where she was held on $50 bond and then turned over to her mother. Controlled substance charges arc being sought. Hastings man holds liquor party for minors IRVING TOWNSHIP — Charges are being sought against a 41-year-old Hastings man who admitted to holding a party for his juvenile son and six of his friends in an Irving Road pole bam where he provided them with vodka, spiced rum and whiskey on Feb. 11. The man told police “I’m guilty" when deputies questioned him about the incident. “He said the kids like to experiment and that he felt if he provided it in a controlled environment, they would be safe,” deputies reported. “He said he chaperoned and that he let no one leave for the night ‘so they could get it out of their systems.”’ The man told the deputies he now realizes his mistake. Charges of providing alcohol to minors arc pending at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28. 2002 - Page 17 Planning Commission removed property purchase from agenda County says COA project still progressing by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor By a 5-2 vote last Thursday evening, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission removed an agenda item concern­ ing the County Board of Commissioners purchase of property for proposed new Health Department and Commission on Aging buildings. By refusing to deal with the issue, the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) may have placed the land purchase in jeop­ ardy because the County Board’s option to purchase the property expires at 4 p.m. April 1. If the county doesn't have the nec­ essary governmental approvals by that date, the county can be released from its option to purchase the land, which includes a va­ cant church. PZC Members Jeff Mackenzie, who also is chairman of the County Board, and Doug Peck, cast the dissenting votes in hopes of keeping the item on the PZC agenda. Last year, the County Board approved an option to purchase 6.75 acres and the for­ mer Peace Community Church for $519,500. Located at 1330 N. Broadway on the southwest corner of Woodlawn, the County Board plans to relocate the COA in the vacant church and construct a new health department on another part of the land. A special use permit had been granted by the City of Hastings for the North Broadway/Woodlawn property, but the site plan has not been approved yet because it is not completed. Jim Alden, a PZC member, said he made LIBRARY, continued from page 1 Eveland agreed, noting that the main is­ sue of the proceedings was to determine whether vacating the two portions of East Mill and North Jefferson streets would ad­ versely affect the public’s access to the nearby Thomapple River. The Hastings Public Library Board last year came up with the Mill Street site as the most desired new location after a different NQI1CE_QE£QREGLQSUBE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Joel Fulford, a single man. of 5850 Bivens Road. NashnBe. Michigan 48824, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), a Mctvgan Corporation, of 2505 East Pans. S.E.. Suite 200. Grand Rapids. Michigan 40546. dated January 19. 1998. and recorded in the Office ot the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, to the State of Michigan on January 21. 1998. and recorded to Document No. 1006654, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $82,425.73. and no proceedings of having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ol sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby gryen that on March 14,2002. al 1 00 p.m, on the steps of the Cou.ihouse m the City ol Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the tvghest bidder, at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.48 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), does pay on or prior to the date ot said sale; said premises are described to said Mortgage as follows, to wit PARCEL 3: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19-12* EAST. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION. 1329.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 IF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30* WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 Of THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, 575.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19' 12* WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION LINE. 396.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30* WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1 2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. 300.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19' 12* EAST. 396 00 FEET TO SAID NORTH UNE. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 56- 30- EAST. ALONG SAID NORTHLINE 300.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be s«x(6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. to which case the redemption period Shan be tftirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD 5 ROY. PC. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street P.O Bo* 5817 Traverse Qty. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (3/7) site near Hastings Manufacturing didn’t work out. There were hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council, which both recommended approval of the project. A new library buildng is needed because the current facility or. Church Street across from the Barry County Courthouse is in­ adequate to meet space needs and there isn’t enough parking. Library officials said they like the idea of having the new facility next to the Thomapple River. The most controversial part of the plans for the new site is closing a big part of Mill Street. Opponents maintain it is one of the few east-west arteries to handle downtown traffic. Some nearby merchants, including Ward of Pet World, also are opposed be­ cause they fear closure of a portion of Mill Street will hurt their businesses. Tripp brought up issues such as adverse impact on downtown businesses, traffic and possible problems with the fire station so close by, but each time he did, he prompted objections of irrelevance from Fekkes, and general agreement with her by Eveland. The visiting judge said, “The issue I have the authority to rule on access or use of a waterway as a result of the closing of the street.” When shown that a large number of peo­ ple are opposed to the new library site, Eveland later added, “The court cannot de­ cide whether the city made a good or bad decision, only if it adversely impacts access to the river.” At an even later point in the proceedings, he explained, “I can’t decide this case on the basis of whether the people object, the law doesn’t let me do that,” adding he be­ lieves it’s very dangerous for a court to in­ terfere in a process in which the remedy of the ballot box exists. Tripp spent a great deal of time trying to prove that the street closure would not be in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the public. He also spent a lot of time trying to prove there are other locations for a new library. However, Eveland often told him he was using broad applications of that point, which must focus on the narrow issue of public access to the river. Testifying during the hearing were Ward, City Manager Jeff Mansfield and architect David Clark of Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr and Huber, who designed the proposed new library. Clark said the proposed site “most likely would enhance access to the river” because a parking lol would be located next to the river and a Riverwalk surface near the Thomapplc’s banks would replace over­ grown brush and a steep area. “It’s going to be more visible and open for the public,” Clark said. If 28 days are granted, that would put the next hearing at Wednesday, March 27. Eveland was requested to preside over the hearing as a visiting judge because all three Barry County jrdges, James Fisher, Richard Shaw and Gary Holman, recused themselves from the case. The hearing was scheduled officially for 2 p.m., but he did not appear until 3:10. IRVING TOWNSHIP 3425 Wing Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Board of Review Meeting Schedule ; ...black and white or color. Priced As J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED HIGHWAY on M-B The Irving Township Board of Review for 2002 will be held at Irving Township Hall on Monday. March 11 th. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday. March 12th. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday. March 14th, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Written protests should be mailed to: Irving Township. 3425 Wing Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. and should be received by March 11th. Tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for 2002 are as follows: Agriculture is 41.95 Commercial is 44.42 Industrial is 50.00 Residential is 45.95 Developmental is 22.51 Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier is 1.1919 is 1.1256 is 1.0000 is 1.0881 is 2.2212 Kathee Pierce, Supervisor Irving Township the motion to remove the county’s property purchase from the PZC agenda primarily because the county has not received com­ plete approval from the city. “The law states that you have a 30 day window (for the County PZC to study the document and advise the county) from the time you file,” Alden said in an interview this week. “It was my contention that if we did not put it on the agenda, they did not le­ gally file." He said he and PZC member Jim Kinney don’t believe the document was legally filed. “...Giving it to Jim McManus (director of County Planning and Zon*ng Department) is not filing with the Commission. We are the Commission. Jim McManus is not the Commission,” Alden said. Some of the same people arguing that the county PZC had to first approve the site plan “are now arguing the other way.” he said. “I think part of it is more politics than zoning at this point. 1 think there arc some people that would just frankly like to delay the process as long as possible. We need to take a final site plan to the city and I don’t know how we settle the argument of who has to meet first - do we have to get final review from the county first or final review from the city first?” COA and county officials have been hoping the COA could move out of its anti­ quated facility for several years. However, petitions are being circulated to try to stop the current proposal. George Hubka of Johnstown Township told the County Board Tuesday that he has been circulating petitions for several days. The petitions ask the County Board to can­ cel its sales agreement for the purchase of land on North Broadway and Woodlawn, he said. Hubka has been seeking signatures from citizens in Carlton, Johnston, Maple Grove, Castleton and Assyria townships. “People are very willing and able and ready to sign this petition...,” he told the board. “...A lot of them had very strong opin­ ions on this issue - some of them which I can’t repeat here today because of the vul­ garity of a few of them. Some of the tamer ones were: *a giant waste of tax dollars rather than building a new building on county-owned property in downtown Hast­ ings... Who’s getting a pay-off in the sup- The county prosecuting attorney may have to rule on the matter, he said. “My reason for saying that (they didn’t legally file with the Commission) was they had not completed the site plan review...” he said this week. Mackenzie believes the property pur­ chase was removed from the agenda be­ cause of “political motivations.” “I personally think the 30 day period has begun to run,” MacKenzic said. “If Plan­ ning and Zoning chooses not to hear an is­ sue because they want to delay it, 1 don’t think that’s good...Some people will dis­ agree with me. It will all work out over time. “I think the project is moving forward. Planning and Zoning from the city will have to approve the final site plan (before the purchase can be completed)...We’re ac­ tively pursuing the project.” Alden told the PZC last week that he didn’t believe “the granting of a special use permit by the Hastings City Planning and Zoning Commission completes the require­ ment under” state law “in the way of a full description of the project, its proposed lo­ cation and extent thereof. In this particular case it is the approval of the site plans from the Hastings City Planning and Zoning Commission. “Our (County) Planning Commission over the last several months has denied site plans of developers because they had not by Elaine Gilbert complied with various county ordinances. Assistant Editor The site plan review is an intern*] part of The Barry County Board of Commisthe planning process, as in this case the site -KMwra Tiiftsday-gavc its approval tout plan is very important as to what wili or county zoning ordinance amendment limit­ could happen on the site and a strong possi­ ing keyholing on area lakes. bility that the site cannot accommodate the The purpose of the amendment is to pre­ required plans,” Alden said. serve the quality of county lakes and “the County site plan requirements that ha­ quality of recreational use of all waters ven’t been finalized include “how much within the county” from new development parking is to be allocated for each agency, that could potentially add hundreds of users how much of the site will be used by two to a lake. agencies, if one agency has the required Keyholing occurs when a housing devel­ amount of office space, storm water deten­ opment includes a piece of waterfront prop­ tion, sewer connections, storm water con­ erty and all those owning homes in the de­ nections, easements for sidewalks, grading velopment are given access to the water expectations to avoid storm water run off through a common parcel. onto adjacent property and the written ap­ In January, the County Board rejected proval of the MDOT (Michigan Depart­ the amendment and sent it back to the ment of Transportation) for driveway County Planning and Zoning Commission changes,” he said. (PZC), asking the panel to delete the phrase “Therefore, I don’t believe that this com­ “natural watercourse” from the proposal. mission should accept the agenda item...un­ The term “natural watercourse” could be til the county has received a complete ap­ interpreted to mean a county drain, and that proval from the City of Hastings,” Alden was never the intent of the amendment, told the PZC. County Drain Commissioner Thomas Mackenzie speculates that Alden and the Doyle advised the County Board last others who voted to remove the agenda month. The document does not define natu­ item “didn’t want the 30 days to begin to ral watercourse, “which leaves us to in­ run. clude lake streams, swamp, county drains,” Mackenzie said the situation is like" he told the board. “County drains are actu­ a chicken and the egg scenario.” ally natural watercourses.” After an in-depth discussion about the suggestion to delete the words “natural wa­ BANQUET, cont. from page 3 tercourse,” PZC member Jim Alden said Thomapple River watershed management this week that the PZC agreed with the plan, hiring a groundwater technician and County Board and eliminated that term. forming an alliance with other groups in­ “Immediately after we did that, I then volved in resource management. asked the (PZC) chairman to appoint a sub­ At Friday’s annual meeting, a number of committee to look at all streams and riv­ individuals were recognized for their con­ ers...,” Alden said, noting that a separate servation efforts. Wing was named the dis­ ordinance will be considered to limit key­ trict’s county commissioner of the year. holing on navigable (at least six-foot wide) Jim Decker of Pheasants Forever was given streams and rivers al risk. the Wildlife Habitat Award. Star Elemen­ Serving on that sub-committec with Al­ tary was presented the Conservation Educa­ den arc Jim Kinney and Doug Peck. tion Award for its after school recycling “...We are going to look at every stream program. Dennis Pennington, ag and natu­ and every river...,” Alden told the board. ral resources agent for MSU Extension“We will protect those streams and rivers. Barry County, was presented the Ground­ We will have an ordinance for that.” water Stewardship Award. Ruth Zachary of “We’ll identify those, but first we have the Sun & News was given the Conserva­ to have a baseline study. Alden said. The tion Media Award. Jack Wood was hon­ process may take three or four months to ored for his service as a board member complete. (Wood retired from the board). Former dis­ Al the beginning of the County Board trict wildlife biologist and forester Jim meeting, George Hubka of Johnstown Bruce was named Employee of the Year. Township spoke during the board’s public The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute received comment portion of the session and said he the Conservation Partner of the Year thought deleting the words “natural water­ award. And local landowner Dan Kingma courses” from the amendment was a “rather won the Barry County Conservationist of asinine way to do business. the Year award. “...Natural water courses include as Also at the meeting, David Kietzmann much or more surface shoreline area was elected to the district’s board of direc­ maybe, possibly, in Barry County than all of the lakes combined. It seems like if you tors. were going to do this ordinance right you would turn it down today, send it back to the underlying body, ask them to hold an­ other public hearing on this issue with those terms deleted.” Hubka said, noting that the previous public hearing had been held on the original proposed ordinance with those words. North ol Hartngt on Highway M~43 “They found out they had a problem le- port of the purchase or the property?...It’s just a giant sucking of our tax dollars into Hastings...It’s government at Us worst. “Some of the senior citizens, who would possibly be most affected by the Commis­ sion on Aging if it’s built there (in Hast­ ings). said they wanted services in Nash­ ville and in the outlying areas such as Del­ ton or possibly Assyria.” Hubka said. “They suggest the board consider possibly renting some of the township halls for these locations, seeing they are already there and the townships could get a return on their in­ vestments.” In Southwest Barry County. Delton area resident Wes Knollcnberg has been spear­ heading a petition drive wUh the same goal for several weeks. About 20 people are gathering signatures in that area, he said. Knollcnberg believes remodeling the church building for the COA and building a new health department out of the down­ town Hastings area is not in the best inter­ ests of county citizens, especially those in Southwest Barry County. Petitions against the proposed projects are being circulated in Hope. Orangeville. Barry and Prairieville townships, he said. “We will work throughout February to gather enough signatures to send the mes­ sage to the County Commission that the people of Southwest Barry County are not in favor of spending S519.000 for another piece of County property that is counter to keeping the County government and serv­ ices in a centralized downtown location.” Knollcnberg has said. “The County already owns about 1.7 acres right downtown.” County Board adopts keyholing ordinance Let us Process Your COLOR FILM J-Ad Graphics I I gaily or politically and they decided to just solve the problem by giving a “quick fix, a Band-Aid” rather than going back and dohaving a public hearing on the re-submitted ordinance. “I would say that this might possibly cost the county added expense and litigation down the road if some developer decided he was going to challenge your adoption procedure on this ordinance. To make it foolproof or safeguard it, you might want to send it back and have them do it cor­ rectly," he said. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus has said keyhoiing can over­ crowd waterways, causing environmental damage to lake ecosystems and wildlife, decreasing properly values and increasing the likelihood of boating accidents and other mishaps related to overcrowding. “I think this is an excellent start - better than what we had,” Commissioner Tom Wing said this week before the amendment was adopted. “It’s about as tough as it could be,” County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. Under the adopted amendment, no wa­ terfront lot in any zoning district can be used as an access lot unless it is at least 100- by 100-fect for one beneficiary (im­ mediate members of one family). For each additional family, there must be an addi­ tional lot width of 100 feet. An access lot serving more than one ac­ cess lot beneficiary also has to have a buffer strip of 20 feet on each side of the access lot, parallel with the side lot line. A water frontage native vegetation pro­ tective strip, nut less than 15 feet wide, run­ ning the entire width of the water front lot line, parallel to the high water mark, with the exception of the dock and boat access entrance, also needs to be in place, accord­ ing to the amendment. Each access lot can only have one park­ ing space and only one dock for each bene­ ficiary. The dock has to be located at least 30 feet away from the nearest property lines, the amendment says. A provision in the amendment allows for the County Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion to grant a special use approval for a re­ quest for more beneficiaries than normally allowed on an access lot. A site plan review also must be conducted regarding that re­ quest before approval is considered. The plan review has to include the estimated number of motorized boats per household on the body of water, the number of shore­ line buildings, number of public access lots, number of boats with motors greater than 25 horsepower, the lake use rate as de­ termined by two aerial flyovers, plant bio­ mass, shallowness ratio, usable lake area and other information. Under the special use permit possibili­ ties, the way the ordinance is written, “a development that causes keyholing and causes a lake to exceed capacity could be approved (by the Planning Commission) if conditions warranted development," McManus has said. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. February 28, 2002 Man fighting for his life after head on crash near Delton He crossed the center line right where the passing zone starts." said Trooper San­ dra Larsen, "so we don't know if he was passing someone. The non at-fault driver doesn't remember the crash. I'd like some­ body who was there and saw what hap­ by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The driver of a car that crossed the cen­ terline of South M-43 early Tuesday was clinging to life Wednesday evening with skull fractures at Borges* Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Police said Charles Dean, 45. of Delton was northbound on M-43 between Sprague pened to call me.” The vehicles collided head-on and both men were taken to Borgess Hospital by am­ bulance. Smeal suffered cuts to his head, but his injuries do not appear to be life threatening, said Larsen. Dean was admitted to the critical care and Osborne roads when his 1984 Cadillac Seville enterd the path of a southbound F250 pickup truck, driven by Don Smcal. 45. of Cloverdale. unit at about 10:30 a.m., four hours after the 6:18 a.m. collision. He was listed in critical condition at press time Wednesday. "There was no evidence of alcohol or drugs being a factor in the crash at the crash scene." said Larsen. "That's still un­ der investigation." Larsen can be reached at the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police by calling 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310­ 9031. Investment advisor pleads guilty to fraud by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Grand Ledge investment advisor ac­ cused of taking the life savings of a Hast­ ings couple in an alleged embezzlement scheme that defrauded 21 families pled guilty in Eaton County Circuit Court last Thursday. While Donna and Don Kosbar watched, Daniel John Neuenschwander. 47. entered Accident investigator Phil Vannette of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police looks over the wreckage of a car destroyed when it collided head-on with an oncoming truck south of Delton Tuesday. The Delton driver remains in critical conditon. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) HURRY! FINAL the guilty plea to all 21 counts of embezzle­ ment. Restitution is calculated at more than $2.1 million. "He not only stole our gold, he stole our golden years." said Donna Kosbar. 71. 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March 21. at 8:30 a.m. According to the Kosbars. there is no sentencing agreement. “What we’re looking for is to get our money back." said Donna Kosbar after the hearing. “All of us are senior citizens and there is no way he could ever pay all of it back in our lifetimes. The guilty plea is the only thing he could have done.” Both in their 70s, the Kosbars said they had known Neuenschwander for 10 to 12 years because was a neighbor of their son. “My husband retired (from the Barry County Road Commission) in 1990 and we started investing with him then.” said Kos­ bar. “He did all right by us. He paid partial interest payments to us. Our money kept building.” The couple had planned Io live off the interest and Social Security and planned to leave their original $165,000 investments for their eight children, 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Kosbar said the trouble began when Neuenschwander started Massachusetts General, which consisted of fake policies and fake income statements designed to convince investors they had relatively low risk investments. Investigators have said that Ncuen­ schwander stole the money to fund his own. much riskier commodities invest­ ments through a Chicago company, losing money every year since 1995. Neuenschwander was reported to have detailed the alleged scheme in a taped inter­ view with detectives, which was played during a court appearance last month. He reportedly made fake documents on his typewriter and at a popular copying business creating bogus policies with fake account numbers. “We found out about it on Aug. 16, our 54th wedding anniversary," said Kosbar. “We were having a leisurely breakfast in our motor home. We got a call from Detec­ tive Campbell and he asked if we had Mas­ sachusetts General and that they’re investi­ gating Neuenschwander." in disbelief, the couple visited the Michi­ gan State Police post to verify Campbell’s identity. “I was in shock.” said Kosbar. “It was probably the biggest case Eaton County has ever had.” Kosbar said they never suspected Ncuen­ schwander because he seemed “sincerely nice," she said. “We called our son and he came right over, then we called the number on our re­ ceipt and we had no money," she said. Neuenschwander often lost all of the money he invested in the high risk com­ modities. “They went for less than he paid and he had to pay off his debt," she said. Kosbar. who now works part time as a visiting nurse while Don is a school custo­ dian. said she and her husband had pur­ chased their motor home and a car in 2000, which has put them more than $50,000 in debt. “Our home is paid for and we thought it would be silly to let that money (savings) sit in a savings account — we should invest it," Kosbar said. “We never put any away long term.” The couple are keeping their motor home because “it’s too new to sell,” while their children are paying for their car. “That’s why we went back to work,” said Kosbar. “But we’re a lot better off than a lot of people (Neuenschwander’s other victims.)" Kosbar told of one of Neuenschwander’s victims who was a young, widowed mother with three children, the youngest just nine weeks old. “She invested in Dan,” said Kosbar. “It’s all gone.” At 71 and 73 years old, the Kosbars are still considering whether a class action suit will help to restore their money. “We lost $165,000 at least, just on the j principle," she said. “I’d like to see him sentenced to a place where he’s made to work and all the money he makes is paid I back." � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-03-07.pdf 40a00c52942a65276e3f12b8484153b0 PDF Text Text **STWfGS Ml Village elections set for Monday Islamic speaker seeks understanding District cage action continues See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday, March 7, 2002 VOLUME 149. NO. 10 News Briefs... Council workshop is Monday night The Hastings City Council will have a special workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday. March 11, in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 E. State St. to discuss financial reports and the city's financial practices. For more information, call City Clerk Ev Manshum at 945-2468. Legislative Coffee set for March U The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. March 11. at the County Seat Restau­ rant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons; State Representa­ tive Gary Newell; Rick Treuer. repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers; and Greg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken al the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. Program on Islam set at local church The public is invited to attend a presentation on Islam from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Mai ch 10, at the First Presby­ terian Church in Hastings. Dr. Mushtaq Luqmani will present. "Islam: Basic Beliefs. Realities, and Myths." Dr. Luqmani senes as the chairman of the Board of Directors for the Kalamazoo Islamic Center and is a professor at Western Michigan Uni­ versity. Dr. Luqmani's presentation is part of a series of presentations on Islam be has given to other Christian churches throughout the Kalamazoo area. OUR Land plans outreach dinner PRICE 50- Pennock billing dispute ends up in court by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Attorney’s office against Pennock Hospital is "a tech­ nical dispute" over Medicare billing that is the result of complex and confusing federal regulations, according to Bruce Gee. the hospital’s legal counsel and chairman of the Pennock Board of Trustees. “This action involves very complicated billing procedures.” Gee said. “Pennock Hospital is in the process of defending it­ self in this lawsuit and trying to resolve the issue." Gee said the hospital has been negotiat­ ing with the federal government for the past five years over whether Pennock should have to pay damages and penalties for Medicare billing errors the hospital may have made from 1993 to 1996. Gee said the hospital did not know it might have been following improper billing procedures when the errors were made. “We believed our software allowed us to do what we were doing.” he said. Also, he said, government financial evaluations of Pennock’s billing procedures were con­ ducted during the time the purported billing errors were made, “and they never found the problem." Eveauail) an audit indic.J<d that hospital might have been coding its Medi­ care claims for certain pneumonia patients incorrectly. Gee said, although “proper coding is subject to interpretation." The hospital changed its billing proce­ dures “as soon as we discovered there might be an error." Gee said. Pennock is alleged to have overtoiled Medicare $467,000 from Jan. 1, 1993 to Dec. 31. 1996. The lawsuit is asking that $1.4 million, or three times the amount pur­ portedly overbilled, be reimbursed to the government and also asks civil penalties of $10,000 per incorrect claim. According to Assistant United Slates Attorney Robert Dodge, there were some 170 incorrect claims filed in 1993-96 by Pennock, which could mean a total penalty of $1.7 million in addition to the $1.4 million the suit asks for in triple reimbursement. The lawsuit is asking for triple damages under the False Claims Act. a pre-Civil War law that health care organizations say is being used by the U.S. government in "a heavy-handed manner" to unduly penalize health care providers for accidental billing errors. According to a 1998 report by the Michi­ gan Health and Hospital Association, “health care leaders have stressed that most Medicare billing errors are not fraud. but honest mistakes made as a result of regula­ tions that are complex and inconsistently applied.” The report said that a bill intro­ duced in the U.S. House of Representatives would “modify false claims to distinguish Medicare fraud from unavoidable mis­ takes." Those determined to have made honest mistakes would not have to pay ex­ pensive fines and penalties, but instead would just reimburse the government the amount of the overpayment plus interest. Other safeguards to protect health care pro­ viders from overzealous use of the False Claims Act were also proposed. Gee said the government is claiming that “we knowingly did this." “We did not." he said. “The False Claims Act says you have to knowingly make the See PENNOCK, continued page 15 County Board approves PUD for Delton by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A map rezoning change, paving the way for a Planned United Development (PUD) district in Delton, has been approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The change includes 116.6 acres of prop­ erty in Section 5,6,7 and 8 in Bany Town­ ship. the land has access off M-43, on the Essay contest has patriotic theme "America and Me" contest essays took on a patriotic flavor this year, with stu­ dents writing about "Why I am grateful to America’s veterans." Above Lauren Azevedo was one of three Hastings Middle School students winning an award for their essays. The first-place essay, written by eighth-grader Kayla Clark, will be entered in statewide competition. Clark and third-place winner Chelsea Cotant are pictured on page 3. east side of the highway, near McCormick property and extends toward the existing senior citizens’ Country View Apartments. The land was previously zoned R-2. which allows single family and two-family residential dwellings. A PUD is flexible zoning that allows a diversity of housing, including apartments. A PUD, however, is more restrictive because all changes have to be presented to the County Planning and Zoning Commission. The rezoning request was made by Hick­ ory Point Development, a partnership be­ tween Lee Brundage and John Weiser, which plans to provide diversity in housing choices by building 74 “affordable and en­ ergy efficient" single-family homes, six eight-unit family apartments, a 24-unit sen­ ior citizen apartment and four-unit condo­ minium-style buildings on the land over the next seven to 10 years. Apartments will be separated from the single family area by extensive landscap­ ing. according to the proposal. See DELTON PUD, continued page 15 Dog rescued at Leach Lake by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The third report in as many weeks of house pets falling through thin ice on Barry County lakes ended happily Wednesday when "Bridget." a curious weimaraner dog. was rescued after she ventured onto Leach Lake to investigate some geese. This is only the second time since I’ve been (chief) that they've called us,” to res­ cue animals, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris at the scene. Though the Hastings Fire Department re­ sponded in full force, along with the Free­ port Fire Department, it was family mem­ ber and neighbor Mitch Honeysett, who saved the day. said the dog’s owner. Joyce Morgan. This is only the second time since I've been (chief) that they've called us to rescue animals." Roger Cam “My husband was out with her and she wandered out to follow some geese and she went through," said Morgan, who called Honeysett right away. Morgan said the dog had been in the icy cold waters for about 15 minutes before Honeysett was able to pull her into his boat. “He had to break the ice to get to her." said Morgan, who thanked the responders for their efforts. Caris said his deparment is not prone to responding to animal rescues. “If they call us, we see what we can do," OUR Land committee members are planning a meeting Tuesday. March 19. at the Pierce Cedar Creek Center, and township, city and planning and zoning officials are especially invited. Letters are being sent to each mu­ nicipality and OUR Land members have invited representatives to this dinner meeting and workshop. The workshop will include asking questions and setting land use priori­ ties for Barry County. The workshop will include "hand held computers." which will allow participants to vote on the questions about land use, plan­ ning. zoning and other issues. Monica Rappaport said. "The im­ mediate feedback and centering on the questions that really matter to people will give us a sense of where to go from here." For more information, call the Barry Conservation District at 948­ 8056. Additional Mews Briefs Appear on Page 2 false claim." Gee said the hospital allowed federal investigators to interview employ­ ees in 1998. and the interviews showed the hospital did not deliberately make false claims. “That throws the False Claims Act out of the picture." he said. However, the lawsuit asks that if the False Claims Act is not applied, the suit still be pressed on general charges of “fraud, breach of contract and unjust en- Joyce and Wayne Morgan’s weimaraner. Bridget!. was rescued from the tcy waters of Leach Lake Wednesday by family member. Mitch Honeysett, with help from the Hastings and Freeport fire departments. (Banner photo bv Shelly Sulser) said Caris. Firefighters were able to assist Honeysett by tying a rope to the boat and pulling it to shore after the rescue. The soggy dog was not injured and was taken home to recover. On Feb. 25. two golden retriever dogs which found themselves on thin ice were the target of a rescue attempt by the John­ stown Township Fire Department. Firefirghters tried to rescue the dogs from drowning in the frigid walers of Clear Lake near the area of Collage Road at about 3:20 p.m. One dog was saved while the other drowned, authorities said. And. another report last week of a dog through the ice ended with the owner sav­ ing the pet before emergency crews rrtived. �U b • . t' - ‘ Page 2 - The Hastings - Thursday.'March 7, 2002 Elections set for Monday in five area villages The villages of Freeport, Middleville, Woodland. Nashville and Lake Odessa will have elections Monday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the village halls. The following is a rundown of what vot­ ers will see on the ballot: Middleville The Middleville election will pit two challengers. Bill Nesbitt and Bob Klinge, against incumbent President Lon Myers. Four arc vying for three open council seats. Lon Myers has served residents of the area for a long time. He was a council trus­ tee for seven years and then president for two. He took a two-year hiatus and has been village president for the past four years. He said he believes the major local issue is dealing with growth. “The village has to start now to plan for infrastructure expansion. Developers and residents should pay their fair share.” He said he is pleased with the coopera­ tion the village is having with the schools and hopes it expands and continues. He added that he hopes to have more coopera­ tion with the Barry County government, saying, “We can do a much better job if we work together. “I am quite excited about the new park, paving of the trail and development. I am also looking forward to the image of down­ town improving." Nesbitt has served on the Village Coun­ cil, the Thomapple Area Parks and Recrea­ tion Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Formerly the operator of Nesbitt's Market, he is now employed by the Barry County Sheriff s Department in the civil process division. Nesbitt said he is proud of an ordinance he worked on when he was on council, which helped residents not be penalized for faulty or malfunctioning water meters. Working on parks and helping the trail be­ come established is also part of what he en­ joys about public service. Nesbitt said he hopes the village can bal­ ance growth and development wisely. He sees the completion of the South Beltline (M-6) opening “the floodgates of develop­ ment.” He would like to see developers at- Lon Myers Bill Nesbitt Bob Klinge traded to the area without overburdening them with sewer and water hookup fees that are too high and may discourage in­ vestment in the village. He said he would like to market Mid­ dleville. attract businesses and stabilize economic growth. “1 would like to see the growth reflected in the industrial park Ren­ aissance Zone. I appreciate how the joint planner goes a long way to manage growth.” He would like to see the level of coop­ eration demonstrated in the village serve as an example to other government entities. “I support the services which the Com­ mission on Aging provides for the elderly in the Barry County area. 1 do think that a new facility in Hastings ignores the needs of the older residents in this part of the county. I think there are better ways the COA could serve this community." Klinge has operated Bob’s Engine Hos­ pital for the past 17 years. He said the most important issue facing the village is improved communication be­ tween those who run (government officials and employees) and those who own (the residents) the village. Growth is both a potential problem and improvement as the area expands “by leaps and bounds." He said he would like to eliminate red tape and attract more businesses to Mid­ dleville. He would like to see dates of meetings, including the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission and finance com­ mittee. posted so residents can attend. "1 want residents to know that I am lis­ tening. They can stop by and see me at 307 Arlington from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and some Saturdays.” he said. Incumbents William Kenyon. Michael Lytle. David Newman hope to be re-elected while challenger Charles Pullen hopes to replace one of them. Kenyon is well known for his support of the annual Lions Christmas parade (some­ times with a close relationship with Santa.) He works to continually expand this annual event. He is also active in working on the snowmobile trail going through the village. He hopes snowmobilers behave courte­ ously. as they spend their time and money in the area. He also keeps an eye on activities within the village and checks on problems resi­ dents have had. Lytle is completing his first term as council member. Getting the Downtown Development Authority under way and Stage Coach Park begun is important to him. Controlling growth and keeping the small town atmorphere are essential. He would like to see the DDA improve the ap­ pearance of the central business district. Lytle would like to see more cooperation from county officials. He has served on the Planning Commis­ sion andxvas preitjent of UAW Local 1002 at Bradford White for 12 years. His three sons have all graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Newman is also running for his second term. One of his major accomplishments is getting the parks and rec commission oper­ ating. Of the many issues facing the village, the number of new residents moving into the area (more than 500 voters in the last two years) is the most important, he said. Keep­ ing the infrastructure maintained will be necessary. Newman said he most wants to be avail­ able c residents and help them with their neeo:.. 1-k would like to see alliances estab­ lished with neighboring government enti­ ties. “1 am concerned that we will not be able to keep the recycling center at Middleville Marketplace. This is one issue I hope to work on in the future,” he said. Challenger Pullen serves on the Planning Commission and the ZBA. He cites work­ ing on the new master plan as his most im­ portant accomplishment. Like the others, he is concerned that growth is going so fast, that “we hardly have time to pay attention to how we want it to grow." he said. If elected he would like to do things for kids in Middlevi’Je. He noted that cooperation between Thornapplc Township and the Village of Mid­ dleville is an ongoing process. “1 enjoy living here and hope to serve the residents of the area in any way I can." he said. Nashville There will be no contests in Nashville and council election next Monday. Incumbent Frank Dunham is running for a two-year president’s term. Chelsea Wet­ zel is running for a one-year trustee posi­ tion. and Mary Coll. Karen Betts and Joshua Guthrie are running for three open two-year trustee positions. Dan Kellogg, Ron Harris II and Steve Wheeler are leaving the Nashville council. Freeport The village election in Freeport Monday. Mar'h 11, will have races for president and treasurer, but there still will be an open seat for trustee. Competing for the president are incum­ bent Harold R. Andrus and Timothy D. Fish. Yvonne M. As pi nail is running unop­ posed for clerk. Running for treasurer are Suzanne Wil­ liams, James Yarger and incumbent Doro­ thy Kelley. Running for the three open trustee posi­ tions arc Robert Wayne Ruthruff and Lu Ann (better known as Lani) Forbes. Candidates were asked about their back­ ground. greatest accomplishments, most significant issues facing Freeport, what comes after improving the water system and any other comments the candidates would like to make. Incumbent Andrus did not respond to re­ peated attempts to reach him. Fish told the Sun and News that he has been a Freeport resident since 1998. He serves as chairman of the Planning Com­ mission. The major threat to ?Tepon. he said, is the economy. There arc problems with both a stagnant economy and reduced revenues at the local and state level. Fish also sees a booming economy as causing problems for tire village because it can bring “out of con­ trol" growth. Fish said he believes the renovation of the water system is progressing well. Sewer is the next area the village will have to tackle. In closing. Fish said. “Freeport is a great place to live.” Clerk Virginia Aspinall moved to the area on April J of 2001. She was happy that she was able to fill the vacancy for village clerk when some­ one was needed because the previous clerk chose to resign. "Too few residents" are the cause of most of Freeport’s problem. Aspinall said. She would like to improve communica­ tion about the village to residents. “I can’t wait until the new system is in­ stalled.” Aspinall said. Next, shel sees a need for new sidewalks and curbing. Williams was the only candidate for treasurer to respond to the Sun and News. She said, “I care about Freeport and can bring my background as a junior certified public accountant and business owner.” She believes that her experience with businesses, helping them move from red ink into the black, will holo her serve Free­ port. Water is the most serious issue facing the district. She would like to help come up with a plan that would help the village fin­ ish the renovation. She would like to see the village provide more opportunities and activities for young people. Kelley is the incumbent and Yarger is chief of the Freeport Fire Department. Forbes, a community activist, has served on the Freeport Village Council for more than six years. She would like to sec greater involve­ ment in village affairs from residents. Renovating the water system is a great step forward for the village, she said. Forbes would like to see the village in­ frastructure maintained. The development of local businesses would help improve Freeport. Also running for one of the three trustee positions. Ruthruff who serves on the Free­ port Planning Commission and fire depart­ ment. He thinks the completion of the master plan for the village is a major accomplish­ ment which must be fully implemented. Water and sewer are the most serious is­ sues facing in the village. He would like to see the junk around town removed and then installing new playground equipment should be added to the agenda. Woodland The Village of Woodland will be elect­ ing a president, clerk and three four-year trustees. All candidates are unopposed in­ cumbents — Lester Forman for president. Tricia Duits for clerk and Betty Carpenter, Kevin Duits and Darell Slater for trustees. Woodland voters also will decide two tax propositions. The village is asking for two mills for maintenance and equipment at Harold Classic Memorial Park for four years through 2006. The village also is ask­ ing for 2.25 mills for sidewalk mainte­ nance and construction for four years. Lake Odessa The Village of Lake Odessa will be vot­ ing for village president, clerk, treasurer and three two-year trustees. Randy Klein is on the ballot for presi­ dent. He is being challenged by Ken Cote, a declared write-in candidate. Cote is cur­ rently serving as a village trustee and if he wins the election for president, the council will appoint someone to complete the re­ maining year of his term. Geraldine Forsberg is running unopposed for clerk. Suzanne Johnson is running un­ opposed for treasurer. There are four candidates on the ballot for three two-year positions - incumbent Karen Banks, incumbent Keith Bumside, Charles Jaquays and Patricia Lake. • Randy Klein is a Lake Odessa native, graduating from Lakewood in 1973. He earned State of Michigan certification from the Michigan Law Enforcement Training Academy and worked as a patrolman for the Lake Odessa Police Department. He was a police sergeant for the City of Ionia Department of Public Safety. He has been involved in the management of the city af­ fairs and public safety for 20 years. He is also co-owner of Klein Excavating. Klein is active in youth sports and the Unity Field project. He attends Central United Methodist Church and is a member of the Ionia County Chapter of the Ameri­ can Red Cross. He and his wife Barb have two children. Klein said he feels government should be run like a business and politics truly makes that difficult. “For those who know me, I am frank, di­ rect. task-orientated, but above all honest. 1 feel honesty in public service is a must and service given in a fair impartial manner to all residents of our village. That is my agenda for our community. Those charac­ teristics or traits may make for a bad politi­ cal candidate in terms of seeking political office, but you are being asked to vote on March II for a village president. “Now the good news in all of this is you have a ‘track record’ or history on which to base your vote When I was elected your village pres.oent iwo years ago, I found our community in desperate straights in terms of finances, crumbling streets and side­ walks. too much staff within village hall in relationship to productivity, however, once elected no staff at all. “My track record is that we persevere and continue to come back leaner, meaner and stronger than ever in all areas of serv­ ice to our community, issues directly af­ fecting our quality of life in our village. These are exciting times for our village, but we need to continue forward as many seri­ ous issues remain. 1 truly feel those issues should be best handled in a professional and business manner. After a’l. these are is­ sues that affect each and every resident, is­ sues that affect you and your family. • Ken Cote is challenging as a write-in candidate for village president. Cote is currently a village trustee. He has lived in Lake Odessa for 10 years and is a self-employed house painter. Cote has been married for more than 13 years to Lynda, and has two children, daughter Lauren, 12. and son Devin. 4 months old. He said one of the major issues in this year’s election is having officials who will represent the taxpayers* best interests, not their own. Other issues are street Improvements, vandalism. Downtown Development Authority, control spending and common sense when spending the taxpayers' dollars and ridding the village of the abandoned 10­ year gas station and 20-year-old burnt out houses. “1 believe I have a positive track record when it comes to doing what is best for the people of our village. I think most people view me as an independent thinker without any loyalties to special interest groups. I tend to keep the taxpayers’ best interest in mind when I vote on issues.” About the fairgrounds he said, “The Fair Board has a contract to lease the fair­ grounds for a dollar a year from the village and 1 would like to see a better arrangement made so that the village can use the fair­ grounds when the Fair Board is not using iL This is by no means any disrespect to the Fair Board because they work very hard in putting together the fair and sometimes 1 believe they gel unfairly criticized.” He said. "As a member of the DDA Committee I couldn’t support having one here in Lake Odessa any more than I al­ ready do. Take a look at Hastings, as an ex­ ample of how a downtown can experience a rebirth. I have put many hours into this is­ sue and will work with the local businesses to see to it that a Lake Ooessa DDA is formed.” About the summer festival he said, “We are overdue in our village on having a festi­ val. I would like to see it expand so that we could look into a winter festival a few years down the road. Nothing brings a commu­ nity together more than having people put aside their differences and work side by side for the enjoyment of others. Cote had opinions about the street im­ provement program. "This is a very unfair and dangerous program that was enacted. Forcing property owners to pay for their own road is insane. It could give Lake Odessa a very negative image, which will discourage new people from moving here ano cause some to leave the village. I. along with the residents of the Fourth Street area, will take the credit for not having it used on the Fourth Street Super Highway Project. The same results will prevail next year when it is brought up on Tupper Lake Street." About the reconstruction of Fourth Street, Cote said Fourth Street is “a quiet residential street that we can all agree needs repairs, however, it is by far not the worst street in the village —- Tupper Lake Street is — and Fourth Street does not need that amount of money put in it. The price tag on it can and should be scaled down.” Cote feels strongly about a village skate park. "We need one badly. Ask the chil­ dren. the downtown business owners, and especially the motorists. I organized a Skate Park Board last spring and had the project set up so that it would not have to See ELECTIONS, cont. page 5 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 - Page 3 Christians, Muslims must seek dialogue, speaker says by David T. Young Editor An American who converted to Islam told the First Friday audience in Hastings last week that a respectful dialogue be­ tween Christians and Muslims is critical to the future of the world Dustin Byrd, whose Islamic name is Isma’il Abdallah, talked about recent events such as the Sept. 11 attack on New York and Washington D.C. and the war in Af­ ghanistan. “I don't justify aggressive actions by anyone,” he said. “I’m trying to explain it (the Sept. 11 attacks). I’m not trying to jus­ tify it" Abdallah said that ideology can close the door of discourse by dehumanizing the other side, so an honest exchange of ideas between Muslims and the West is a must. He said Islam teaches “you must always be truthful and honest, you testify against wrong, whether it’s your nation, your fam­ ily or yourself.” The guest speaker traced the rise of Islam to the seventh century A.D., when Moham­ med. the prophet, lived. The religion spread from Spain to India and took hold in Af­ rica. He added that one of the greatest ex­ amples of tolerance and peaceful coexis­ tence of Jews, Muslims and Christians was shown in Spain during the Middle Ages and beyond. Spain at that time was the cen­ ter of civilization with its progressive uni­ versities, government and health care. But then came the Crusades, which Abdallah said actually was attempt to rid Europe of nobles in the feudal system. However, the Crusades were more success­ ful in sacking Jerusalem and wiping out Jews and Christians in the Holy City. Using the Crusades as a backdrop. Abdallah acknowledged that America’s young people in his generation have a poor grasp of history, but their Islamic counter­ parts take it very seriously. Many Muslims came to America as slaves from Africa and Henry Ford brought in many to work in his automobile facto­ ries. It is well known that the Detroit area, as a result, has one of the largest concentra­ tions of Muslims in the United States. Two of the most recognizable athletes. / »•’ ............. ’ boxer Muhammed Ali and basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have converted to the Islamic faith. Yet Abdallah says most Islamic people in America have been marginalized, and they’ve had a difficult time integrating into this society. Abdallah himself was bom in South Ha­ ven, Mich., and converted to the Islamic faith while he was in high school. He says he is every bit a red-blooded American as anyone else, it’s just that his choice of re­ ligion is different than most. “Christians and Muslims have the same problems dealing with modernity,” he said. America actually is looked to as the best in a is doing the same "" " ' iaBin .......... when he takes part of the Koran out of context (to promote hatred of Muslims). There is nothing inherent'.# anti­ Western in Islam.’ -hms’Hhb&Osh Eiwjt example of a secular society, with its by­ products of high divorce rate, decline in .norality, domestic violence, etc. “Muslims (by contrast) believe the group is more important than the individual and that Mohammed and Allah bind society to­ gether.” He said that the social situation in the United States has gotten so bad that anyone can curse God and Jesus Christ in public without fear of reprisal, but the same per­ son might get beaten up if he points out that another person has a big nose. Of course, there is a downside to relig­ ious control that goes too far — the Span­ ish Inquisition and the Salem Witch Trials serve as good historical examples. And Christianity and Islam today both have their fundamentalist extremists who do a Isma'il Abdallah great deal of damage to the cause of peace­ ful coexistence. Abdallah maintained that “The media (in America) has been dreadful on many occa­ sions (since the Sept. 11 attacks). They’ve made a misunderstanding of Islam into contempt of Islam.” He said fundamentalist Christians such as Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson and Don Campbell have quoted passages of the Ko­ ran out of context. “Pat Robertson, in a way, is doing the same thing that Osama Bin Laden does when he takes part of the Koran out of con­ text” to promote hatred of Muslims. “There is nothing inherently anti-Western in Islam. Its people have lived together in peace and harmony for many years.” Abdallah also said there really is no such thing as a “holy war” or “jihad.” a word that was taken out of context because it really means only "a struggle." “The term for 'holy war’ cannot be found in the Koran." he said. Furthermore, he maintained that “Osama Bin Laden does not have the religious qualifications to declare a 'jihad.' he's an engineer." Abdallah said many Americans have a misguided notion that Islamic countries are enemies because they are seen as repres­ sive. For example, Iran, now one of the most progressive nations in the Middle East, was included in President Bush's speech about the “axis of evil." yet Saudi Arabia, one of the biggest U.S. allies, is widely regarded as one of the most repres­ sive regimes in the world. “But that’s overlooked because we need their oil,” Abdallah said. One of the biggest grievances Islamic countries have with the United Slates is the latter's support of undemocratic govern­ ments. such as Egypt and Turkey. And sometimes its policies cause more harm than good. For example, in Iraq, economic sanctions haven’t hurt Saddam Hussein, but they’ve been devastating for the poor peo­ ple in a country that once had a 94 percent literacy rate. “The sanctions haven’t affected Sad­ dam." Abdallah said. “He’s as fat as ever, still living in his castle and making weap­ ons. The sanctions have hurt the poor folks in his country." Perhaps the biggest grievance Islam has with the U.S., however, is its support of Is­ rael. even in the face of evidence that the Jewish state has committed wrongdoings. According to the United Nations. Israel is a terrorist state, but official denunciations have been vetoed single-handedly by the United Slates. Abdallah agreed that both sides of the Middle East conflict have demonized each other to shameful levels. He said, however, that while the U.S. has been critical of Yassir Arafat, leader of the Palestinians, it is silent on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in­ dicted as a war criminal in European courts. In the seemingly never-ending conflict. Abdallah said. “America needs to take less of a role... and lei Europe deal with it. America is not an unbiased mediator." But if the governments of both sides do not come to the negotiating table, it’s up to the people to insist, using the “Seeds for Peace." Talking instead of killing always is pref­ erable. he said. “I beg Americans to talk more with Ira­ nian people." he said. “The Iranian people really don't have problem* with the Ameri­ can people." He noted that Iran is the one country where it can be said there are no members of the al-Qaeda network of terrorists, "but you don't hear about that unless you follow the European media." Abdallah said he does President Bush and America no good to call Iran “evil" when it has been making strides toward Democratic government over the last 20 years. “Engaging Iran as a terrorist country un­ dermines all the good work that's been done there since 1979 (when the 52 Ameri­ can hostages were taken)." he said. “Arc not constitutional freedoms universal ide­ als? They’re not just for Americans, they’re bigger than us.” Citizen Bob Dwyer said he agreed with most of what Abdallah said, but he argued that the secular state has done more to pro­ tect religious freedom than any other kind of government in the world. He also said the most vicious, predatory attitudes in European history were religiously based. “Today, secularism is the most tolerant society of other religions." he maintained. Dwyer said he also had problems with the notion that religion is good while sci­ ence evil. Abdallah said his objection to science is that it does not deal with issues of morality. He agreed, however, with the problem with theocracy is that the clerics arc one plane and the common folks are on a plane be­ low. Abdallah recommended that anyone in­ terested in understanding Islam read Georgetown University John Esposito’s book “The Islamic Threat: Myth or Real­ ity.” >■ Certificates of achievement were pre­ sented to winners of the 33rd Annual America & Me Essay Contest at Hastings Middle School Tuesday. Eighth-graders in the “Frosted Animal Crackers” academic team taught by Kris Flood, Melissa Daniels, Jon Vertalka and Joe Westra were on hand to watch as Rae Price of the Larry Neil Farm Bureau Insur­ ance Agency presented the certificates to first place winner Kayla Clark and third place winner Chelsea Cotant. (Second place winner Lauren Azevedo, who was ill the day of the presentation, re­ ceived her certificate the following day.) The Frosted Animal Crackers team was among several thousand eighth-graders from some 525 Michigan schools partici­ pating in the 2001-2002 America and Me contest, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau In; urancc agents across the state. Hastings Middle School’s participa­ tion in the contest was sponsored by the Larry Neil agency. As first place winner, Clark will have her name engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Clark’s essay now advances to stale competition, from which 10 top essays will be chosen. Top state winners will receive plaques, cash and U.S. savings bonds valued from $500 to $1,000. In addition, the top essayists will be hon­ ored at a banquet in Lansing, will meet with Michigan's lop governmental leaders. and will be the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball game dedi­ cated in their honor. A team of finalist judges that includes a top Michigan gov­ ernment official and the sponsoring teach­ ers of last year’s lop two statewide winners will determine the ranking of the top 10 winners this year. Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth-grade students, the contest encour­ ages Michigan youngsters to explore their roles in America's future. In recognition of the events of Sept. 11, the contest this year focused on a patriotic theme. Essayists were asked to write about “Why 1 am grateful to America’s veterans.” Below are edited essays of the first and second place winners. Kayla Clark American veterans sacrificed their will to keep America free. Veterans were never truly recognized and thanked until many years later. Many Americans do not understand what veterans went through and what veterans did. Most importantly, what they gave up and lost Veterans left families and friends. Veterans were shipped away to watch friends die and sec horrible scenes of war. Even now veterans have horrible flash­ backs. Families learned to deal with the af­ tereffects of war. boxes Veibtirfi' knowing there was a, chance they would never see them again. Wives watched sons and husbands leave. Then came the letters that would change their lives. Leiters stat­ ing husbands and sons died with honor. “Honor" means so much to America. Veterans do not have the honor they should. Respect is what they deserve and have earned. Veterans still do not talk about the war. People could not imagine the horrible expe­ rience veterans went through in war. People should not have the terrible memories vet­ erans have. People should not remember how their friends died. We should remem­ ber the good times instead of having that permanently burned in our mind. To become a soldier, men went to boot camp. Boot camp was weeks of physical and mental torture. Men could have been overweight or never touched a weapon in their lives. Soldiers learned bow to survive, some better than others. Soldiers went to war ready or not. Veterans were spared. Veterans went to war probably expecting to die. Some veter­ ans live their lives never having a flash­ back. Other veterans have two or three each day. Veterans will always remember what happened to them in war. Veterans went to all edges of the world. Some veterans came back with friends in shipped to tttfhes where there was no more sand, only blood, guts and chunks of body parts. Veterans ran through rain forests where dead bodies lay by the thousands. Veterans went through and saw these terrible sights to keep Amer­ ica free. Soldiers walked for days, went without sleep, and ate very little. Soldiers would eat warm meals, take showers and sleep in warm beds every once in awhile. The perfect word to describe war is “a living hell.” Soldiers walked through fields where mines and booby traps had been placed. Soldiers used iodine tablets to pu­ rify water. Also, soldiers would eat pure salt tablets so they would not die from hea' exhaustion. Veterans served a full 13 months before they could be sent home. Veterans would only be sent home before 13 months if they had been shot or hurt in any other way. Thirteen months might seem short, but in combat 13 months can seem like 100 months. .Serving in war was tough. Americans now do not know what veter­ ans went through. Veterans and soldiers killed hundreds of men to keep America free. Soldiers fought to survive and did the extreme to survive. Personally. I could never eat a pure salt tablet. 1 know that if I needed to kill someone for America. I could not do it. 1 could never take away someone’s life. Veterans stared death in the face and won. Soldiers who did not make it will al­ ways be remembered in honor. Families who lost a loved one will always be thanked for the sacrifice they made to keep America free. Veterans will also be for­ given for the horrible things they did. America and I will always remember why we are grateful for veterans. Lauren Azevedo To be alive, able to walk, think and be in good health are privileges I have as an American. I owe this to the thousands of veterans who are not so fortunate as most people in America are. These men and women of the Armed Forces deserve our utmost respect. The horrible images of war. which most of us are lucky enough to have not experi­ enced. is one of the worst side effects peo­ ple who have been in combat deal with. Without this elite group of men and women this great nation could not be called “the Kayla Clark (left front) and Chelsea Cotant (right front) ac­ cepted certificates from Rae Price (center) of the Larry Neil Agency at Hastings Middle School Tuesday. Clark won first place and Cotant third place in the America & Me Essay Con­ test. Members of the Frosted Animal Crackers academic team (pictured at rear) were among thousands of students state­ wide participating in tfie essay contest. land of liberty." The mental sacrifice these citizens made is unrealistic. They went away not knowing what would befall them and returned wish­ ing they had. The lur'd images forever im­ printed on their memories are absolutely atrocious. Attempting to grasp an idea of the visions that remain in our veterans' minds is ludicrous. Expecting anyone to willfully witness this is not fair. Our veter­ ans have accepted this and deal with their The physical pain that was and is en­ dured on a daily basis is scary to think about. These war veterans have had limbs tom off. have been shot, blinded, tortured and have had even worse happen to them. When receiving treatment for these horrid injuries, our people had to suffer additional pain, sometimes even more than the initial injury caused. This was because of various complications such as bacteria, illness, in­ fections. gangrene and lack of anesthesia. Whether this collection of Americans has a scar, limp or lack of appendage, they have bom unimaginable physical pain. My grandfather was in World War II. I not only owe my freedoms to this man. but my life and personality. Without him I would not be writing this. He is a true “Old Man" — honest, caring, responsible and traditional. He has numerous memories of the war, many of which he has told me. My favorite is one where he becomes a hero. He was on a battleship being transported to New Guinea. They had been on the ship for over tvo weeks waiting for a ceasefire agreement so they could land. One day bombs and missiles started plummeting to­ ward the ships. As the ships around his started being hit and began sinking, the ship’s captain decided to try to dock. As they were attempting to leave the ship un­ der heavy gunfire, one of his comrades fell. My grandfather reached out to him and pulled him to shore. By doing this, the man’s life was saved and my grandfather became a hero. After many more months of service he and his comrades relumed to tell the tales of battle. My grandfather has other stories, terrifying ones, sad ones and heroic ones. This veteran is very special to me and I am grateful to him for everything he has done for our country and myself. Our freedoms as Americans are results of the wars American veterans have served in. The Revolutionary War is the basis of this country. Without that war we would have been overthrown by Britain and this country would be the United Kingdom and not America. The Civil War was fought for equal rights. Without that horrid war all men would not be treated equal. The Span­ ish American War was fought for land. Our country would not look physically like it does now without that war. World War I was a truly macabre battle. Without it Ger­ many would have conquered the world. During World War II. the appalling crimes of Adolph Hitler ceased because of troops of the Allied forces (America, the United Kingdom. France, etc.) One of the most fa­ mous battles of the war was the battle of Normandy my great uncle fought and died in. Europe is Europe and (not) entirely Ger­ many due to people like my grandfather, great uncle, and other American brothers See ESSAYS, continued page 4 �Pago 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 7. 2002 l€TT€RS from our readers... Citizens’ wishes aren’t ‘irrelevant’ To the editor: In your published report on the hearing for the library site. City Attorney Stephanie Fvkkes made it quite clear just how Mayor Frank Campbell and other members of the Hastings City Council have felt all along about the citizens who nre opposed to the closing of Mill Street — “You are irrele­ vant!” It does not appear to matter to them that a good many citzens are against this site for several reasons, such as buisiness. traffic and public safety.This does not appear to be in the best interests of the city for the fu­ ture for traffic flow or emergency vehicles such as the fire trucks leaving the station on a run. This could also have a negative im­ pact on local buisiness in that area. How­ ever. these concerns are deemed to be ir­ relevant! Visiting JudgeThomas Eveland also has stated that he can only rule on a narrow point of law dealing with public access to the Thomapple River. From what I have read it does not appear that he is likely to side with reason on this issue, as he also believes the people of Hastings are irrele­ vant. Maybe it is time to show Mayor Camp­ bell and the others just how '‘irrelevant” the citzens of Hastings are. Judge Eveland did state that this may be a ballot box issue.so let’s use the ballot box. Maybe recall elec­ tions are called for in this situation. Let’s wipe the slate clean and start over with a fresh approach. Some of these council members have been around for years and their arrogance is showing on this issue. Let’s get rid of these people and all their cronies on the different committees and boards that ap­ proved this ridiculous plan. Timothy Hanlon. Hastings P.S. Maybe we could also do the same for the free spending, wanna-be real estate moguls on the County Board! Don’t donate to library fund To the editor: We had a small victory Feb. 27 in Barry County Circuit Court, getting 28 more days. Eaton County Judge Thomas Eveland apparently interprets the law concerning the vacation of a street a little differently than we do. The library has only collected half of the money needed tc build. They are rais­ ing money from donctions. Anyone donat­ ing now is only donating to close Mill Street. You would think they would want the community behind them, but the communi­ ty doesn’t want the street closed. I would support them if they chose a different loca­ tion. Think twice before you give any more to the library fund, ’ Where is my money going and how is it being used?” You would have a hard time finding 40 people in this town who want the library at the proposed Jefferson and Mill Street location. A local business even offered to buy property for new library to build in. but it was turned down. I ask all residents and business owners to reconsider donating to this fund. To get community support, they need to find a dif­ ferent location. Doug Ward. Hastings Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional repre­ sentative. US. Congress . Peter Hoekstra, Repub!icanr 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Bany townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202)__ 5-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Twps. cooperate for a good cause To the editor: I would like to express my appreciation to the Wayland Township and Yankee Springs Township boards for working to­ gether to have Patterson Road repaired this summer. They both have had to postpone some of the other roads to get this done. And work­ ing together on this project helps them both. It is great to see they can put old feel­ ings behind them. If our townships can work together, there is hope for countries to be able to work together. On behalf of the General Federation of Women's Club-Gun Lake Area (GFWC). I want to praise both townships for their spirit of cooperation. Marjory Richards, president. ' GFWC-Gun Lake Library should pick better site To the editor: David Kietzmann. in his recent letter to the editor asked for suggestions about where to relocate the present library. A good suggestions for relocation of the library is the large empty property on Jefferson Street where Dr. Hauser had his veterinary clinic and home. There is room not only for the library, but also a parking lot. The property also is located in the downtown business area of Hastings. I disapprove of the present library site chosen. The partial closing of Mill Street will cause traffic congestion. Unwanted consequences too, could be a child acciden­ tally falling into the river and drowning. One life lost is one too many. Justine McLean Hastings Snow plower did good deeds To the editor: I want to express my gratitude to the gen­ tleman in the red p>vk-up truck who, twice, in two days cleaned my driveway, and did not stop to be paid for his work. This senior emnpn truly appreciated his gooddeed! riv Elizabeth J. Irwin Hastings Be aware of patient’s bill of rights To the editor. 1 would like to take a moment to inform readers of their rights as health care pa­ tients. Over the years through miscellaneous talk around the town I have heard many people complain vigorously about their health care attendants and facilities. 1 would like to inform them that they have rights, which are granted to us under the "Patient’s Bill of Rights.” There arc several ways you can check the background of a physician using Internet access, from private care physicians to emergency room personnel. Several sites are offered with valid information fnr pri­ vate individuals, and most are free of charge. A good start would be to access http://www.cis.state.mi.us/xphone.htm and you can pay for a update on a health care provider’s license. This is offered directly through the Slate of Michigan. You can also access the American Medi­ cal Association at http://www.amaassn.org/ free. You can also check http://www.cis.state.mi.us/xphone.htm they have a list of disciplinary actions taken against licensed health care providers, the health care providers’ names, licensing and reasons why they were disciplined, along with the penalty. If you arc unsatisfied with your care from a provider, physician, nurse. EMT. etc., you thus have a right to contact the Office of Health Services Complaint and Allega­ tion Division P.O. Box 30018 Lansing Mich. 48909. By contacting this office you can request an allegation form via the mail or telephone access the website at http://www.cis.state.mi.us/xphoneJitm. You have every right to fill in the valid information on the Allegation Form about the health care person or person(s) you wish to make a complaint about and send the form back. You must understand this is not a way of dealing with a potential lawsuit. It is. how­ ever. a means of having the health care pro­ vider investigated by the licensing depart­ ment for potential wrongful doing. And by doing this, you could save another human being from being mistreated as you may have been. You also must know there are many re­ sources offered to citizens when finding a physician, specialist or hosptial. I offer this information from my own personal knowledge with the health care system and for no other reason. Ideally, there is a form of medical terrorism piloting through our own communities and innocent lives arc being affected. Bonnie Prater. Hastings Public officials are role models Dear editor: Recent articles in the local press have reported two instances where an elected public official was charged with serious offenses involving reckless driving while under the influence of alcohol. In both cases blood alcohol levels exceeded 0.1% - and the penalties were stated to be as high as 93 days in jail or $100 to $5(X) fines plus such requirements imposed, as community services, rehabili­ tation. and reimbursement for certain gov­ ernment expenses. To their credit, both parties apologized for their behavior. Alas, both apologies were hollow, while admitting to ”a serious mistake.” with “promises to make the amends necessary....’’ or to seek counsel from families and a minister. For any publicly elected politician, accused of such a serious breakage of our driving laws, to make any acceptable impression on voters he or she must state: Write Us A Loiter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. “I pledge never to take another beverage containing alcohol again as long as I am a public servant and to support, vigorously, the strict enforcement of all laws related to the abuse of alcohol." Don’t misunderstand me. I have no prob­ lems with any individual consuming alco­ hol who can limit his intake to fit the occa­ sion. What 1 object to in any public officii* is a flagrant flaunting of the law; public officials must set personal exemplary behaviors for the voting public. Fred Wiselogte. Lake Odessa ESSAYS, continued from page 3 and sisters. Both the Korean and Vietnam wars were fought to slop the spread of communism in the world. The Gulf War was fought to keep oil flowing and gasoline prices down. Without that war our econ­ omy would be completely different and not as successful. Also the wildlife reserves in Alaska (ANWAR) would be drilled to fill in our need for oil. I owe all my personal freedoms to the fighters of these wars. I am grateful to American veterans for many reasons. They arc the reason I can live in America and be treated with equal­ ity. Veterans have saved our country and our freedoms many times at their expense. American veterans do not receive the re­ spect they deserve; they arc responsible for the freedom of this nation. Their courage and bravery is recognized in many monu­ ments and memorials, but they do not do these great fighters justice. These men and women who have served courageously and unselfishly arc the reason I am able to write this. The gruesome images that haunt their dreams and minds will always be with them. Scars, limps and handicaps will never leave them. Their titles — colonel, private, general, maj6>* — wil! always be with them. Like so many of their comn»Jcs who have fallen, their spirits will keep on fighting and they will never leave us. *1kiA. Weeh'i. 2ueilian... PUBLIC OPINION: What about grass ordinance? The City of Hastings has passed an ordinance that spells out penalties for those who let their grass grow higher than eight inches. What do you think of this new ordinance? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Put*ih*ity Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 Frederic Jacobs VC* President Steven Jacob* Gecretary/TYeasirer John Jacob* President • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Brandi Schenkle. Middleville: Russ Miller. Hastings: Rob Lewis, Hastings: Deb Ruder, Hastings Justin Purdun, Hastings: Barney Silsbee. Nashville: “I think it’s a good idea because people should take responsibility for the apperance of their lawns. Eight inches is a little high.” “1 think it is a waste of time to have one more ordi­ nance about grass height" "Maybe if it was a foot and a half I could under­ stand. The government is al­ ways cutting in on every­ thing.” "Il doesn't bother me be­ cause I always mow my lawn." "Some people get lazy and let their grass grow really long. That makes their neighbors mad. I think it should be below eight inches unless you have an excuse like you’re sick.” “I think it’s a good idea. People should respect their properties and take care of them.” Classified ads accented Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 30 pm.. Saturdays 8 30 un. W Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Mandi 7, 2002 - Page 5 ELECTIONS, continued from page 2 be funded by the village. However, a few officials decided they were not in favor of such a park and denied a request for having a fund-raiser at the village beach. “I had to return thousands of dollars in pledged donations to local residents and businesses. As Village President. I will push to re-enact this project." He suggested at some future time the vil­ lage could look into expanding its bounda­ ries by annexing some of the township, hut right now is not the time to do so “until we can gel all of the villages affairs in order. Another option would be to look at filing for city status. This would lower everyone's taxes by two mills. "Let's get a handle on what we have before we take on more pro­ jects.” Cole said he is concerned at out the van­ dalism in the village. “There is absolutely no excuse for vandalism and the most se­ vere punishment should be given for those involved. Steps have been taken recently to videotape selected areas of Lake Odessa, which has helped to deter these acts. Utiliz­ ing the police bike and even walking street beats could also eliminate some of the problems. “1 believe. this village is short­ changed when it comes *x> facilities for its youth. We need to keep our youth busy." To help Lakewood Schools with the de­ cline in student population. Cote said, “I believe having a Downtown Development Authority would be one of the most appeal­ ing aspects to any village. A nice clean downtown where people can feel proud and safe would attract people to re-locate here. Provide recreation facilities for the youth. I believe more interaction between the school district and the village is needed. A big boost would be to get the Street Im­ provement Program off the books. That alone will discourage many people from lo­ cating in the village, which in turn will af­ fect the schools." Cote, a retired U.S. Army firefighter, at­ tends St. Edward's Church. His volunteer activities include coach for youth soccer, softball and floor hockey. He co-organized the Sept. 11 patriotic rally. As a member of the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce, he has organized Easter Egg Hunts in the Lake Odessa Vil­ lage Park. He organized area residents on behalf of saving the Old Lake Odessa School property for the school district’s children. He is a Big Brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister Organization and re­ cently became a member of the Lions Club. He is host for the annual Lakewood Area Girl Scout sledding party. Cote said his hobbies are spending time with his children and helping people when the call is out. Computers are another of his hobbies • Karen Banks is running for her fifth term as trustee on the Lake Odessa Village Council. Following is her prepared statement: “First, here are some of the basic facts about me: During my eight years on the council, I have worked with three different village presidents, two village managers, and numerous council members. I have been appointed to various committees, in­ cluding Parks and Recreation, Public Safety and Personnel, and I was elected by the Village Council as President Pro Tern in 2000. I have attended a number of edu­ cational seminars sponsored by the Michi­ gan Municipal League, and 1 am president of the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. “Now let’s move on to more important matters; namely, what has been accom­ plished since I've been on the council. I feel that we've rea ly made some headway in the p&st two years. In fact, it seems to me that we've made more progress in the vil­ lage and in its overall administration during this period than we did in my first six years. A fresh perspective has been brought to the village administration by both coun­ cilpersons and others who, in addition to at­ tending monthly council meetings and oth­ erwise doing their regular jobs, have spent many hours coming up with new ideas and then doing the necessary behind-the-scenes work to implement these ideas. “Accomplishments like the establishment of an Agricultural Renaissance Zone for fu­ ture Sunny Fresh expansion leading to the creation of new jobs, a new five-year vil­ lage recreation plan, the reconstruction and improvement of Fourth Street, and the re­ cent award of $600,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for water system improvements have helped to encourage me to run for another term as village trustee. I want to continue the work that we've started to improve the infrastruc­ ture of the village. The longei we wait to do such things as replace sidewalks or re­ construct streets, the costlier these jobs will be. I don't think we can afford to let our town's basic services deteriorate any fur­ ther. “My family and 1 have enjoyed living in Lake Odessa for the past 11 years. By par­ ticipating in school and community activi­ ties, especially Arts Commission events, we hope that we have contributed in some small way to the quality of life in our town.” • Keith Bumside is running for a twoyear seat on the Lake Odessa Village Coun­ cil. He has lived in Lake Odessa for the last ten years. After serving several years as a medic in the U.S. Army, he attended Ferris State University, where he received his bachelor's degree in business administra­ tion. He currently works as a bank exam­ iner for the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor­ poration out of its Grand Rapids field of­ fice. With more than ten years’ experience working in the banking industry. Bumside said he has acquired a practical knowledge of a wide variety of business and financial matters. Bumside has served as a Lake Odessa Village trustee since March of 2000. While serving as a village trustee, he has been on Loth the personnel and infrastructure com­ mittees. He was also president of the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce (now known as the Lakewood Area Chamber of Com­ merce) in 1999 and 2000. Bumside said he feels the biggest issue facing the village is a need for basic infra­ structure improvements. For instance, he feels that many of our roads and sidewalks are in poor condition and need to be re­ paired or replaced. He also commented, “While it may be more expensive initially to do infrastructure repairs right, cutting comers and doing 'band aid* infrestructure repairs is likely to be more expensive in the long run.” In order to fund needed repairs, he indi­ cated that we should look for the most fair and equitable methods possible. Given the wide disparities in property taxable values in the village, he said, “Funding improve­ ments solely through general millages may not always be the fairest method of allocat­ ing the costs of improvements and other funding methods should be considered.” Bumside said he is proud of the accom­ plishments the village has achieved over the past several years and is glad to see that much needed infrastructure improvements are beginning to be made. Bumside's wife Kerry is a physical therapist and department supervisor at Pen­ nock Hospital. Keith and Kerry have a 3year-old daughter named Sedona and a 2year-old son named Kyle. • Patricia Lake is a candidate for a twoyear term as Lake Odessa Village Trustee. She is a Lakewood graduate and has lived in Lake Odessa for the past four years. She is currently the office manager for Lakeview Financial Group LLC and has worked for MC Sporting Goods Corporate office in accounts payable and was supervi­ sor of the accounts payable department. Lake is an active member of the Lake­ wood Area Chamber of Commerce and re­ ceived “2001 Volunteer of the Year.” She has served on many committees in Lake Odessa and was co-chair of the Christmas parade. She is presently on the Lake Odessa Summer Splash committee. Lake said the biggest asset in Lake Odessa is the warm and friendly people in the area. Lake has been attending Village Council meetings. “I was impressed with the village manager and the trustees as a governing body. They are very hard work­ ing and very devoted to see that the village is run smoothly and efficiently. The various projects from street and sidewalk to every­ day functions of the village are very well thought out. “I am very excited about the Small Town Initiative and how it will help downtown area and the entire Lakewood area. We need to continue working together making this village grow and prosper for the pre­ sent and future residents. If elected, I will continue to have an open mind for all resi­ dents and businesses alike and continue representing the people honestly and proudly.” Lake and her husband. Bill, have three adult children and five grandchildren. • Charles Jaquays is a candidate for a two-year term as a trustee. Jaquays is jour­ neyman machine repairman at the Machine Shop in Grandville. He attended Grand Rapids Junior College and was in the Michigan NaticruJ Guard for seven years. He and his wife Gwen have five grown children and two grandchildren. He said street repairs are one of the ma­ jor issues in this year's election. “I believe this program should be abol­ ished. It is unfair for the taxpayers on a par­ ticular street to pay for the improvement or reconstruction. Fourth Street is very much in need of repair, though I don’t see the need for a sidewalk on both sides of the street. I also question the extra cost for a turning lane. Wisely using taxes is in the best interests of everyone." Jaquays is in favor of a skate park. “If we want to keep kids off the streets and in a safe environment, we need to provide a place for them. We can’t wait until some­ one walks out of a downtown business and gets hurt.” About vandalism he said, “I believe that most vandalism occurs in the hours of dark­ ness. There should be a higher priority es­ tablished by our police department. Guilty parties should be punished to the fullest ex­ tent of the law." Jaquays said he wool I like to see more events scheduled at the fairgrounds, such as a car show, circus, fleamarket, etc. When asked what the village could do to increase the school district student popula­ tion, he said, “Attracting new business to the area and expansion of existing business and industry no matter how small can pro­ vide more jobs and a greater tax base. I Geiger appears likely to seek senate seat Former State Rep. Terry Geiger pleaded guilty last Wednesday in Eaton County Cir­ cuit Court to impaired driving, and now says he may seek the 24th District State Senate seat after all. Geiger had been arrested Feb. 2 in Char­ lotte on suspicion of driving under the in­ fluence of alcohol (OUIL) and he was re­ ported to have had a . 14 percent blood alco­ hol level. After his arrest, he apologized and an­ nounced that he would put his campaign for the senate on hold for about a month to think things over. In a prepared statement released Tues­ day. he said. "After talking to many people, including my family, close friends and sup­ porters. I believe there is strong support for my candidacy and I should continue to seek the Republican nomination for the 24th Senate seat. In a couple weeks I will offi­ cially announce my intentions.” The OUIL charge was dropped Wednes day in court, and Geiger then pleaded guilty to the charge of impaired driving. The court will determine the penalties at a future date. "I am sorry for my mistake, and 1 am committed to earning back the trust that has been placed in me by members of my com­ munity over a 20-year career in public serv­ ice." Geiger said. "I am deeply thankful for the kindness extended to me and my family over the past several weeks. I've received hundreds of supportive phone calls from friends, community leaders and former col­ leagues. "I appreciate the encouragement fror.i so many people to continue my pursuit of the Republican party nomination for the 24th District Senate scat." Geiger, who lives in Woodland Town­ ship. served as 87th District State Repre­ sentative for six years, from 1995 to 2001, stepping down because of term limits. He represented all of Barry County and a por­ tion of Ionia County. Since he left office, he has been serving as deputy director of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Community Health. Tf I run for the senate, it is clear that I must devote my full effort to the pursuit," he said. “I will weigh the responsibilities of deputy director of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Community Health and make a personal decision as to when 1 could depart from that responsibility without disrupting the many critical health care issues I've been working on for the past year. I am be­ ginning discussions now as to how I can best complete these tasks prior to departing the Engler Administration." If Geiger decides to run for the post, he Terry Geiger will be joined on the primary election ballot Aug. 6 by current 88th District State Rep. Patty Birkholz of Saugatuck and Hillsdale College student Joe Wicks of Holland. Birkholz. House Speaker Pro Tern, also will have to step down from her current seal because of term limits. The new senate disrict. created by reap­ portionment last year, includes Allegan. Barry and Eaton counties. The Allegan County portion had been represented in the last 10 years by Sen. William VanRegenmorter, the Barry County portion by Sen. Joanne Emmons and the Eaton County part by Sen. John Schwarz. In an unrelated campaign development. Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones Wednes­ day announced his support for Birkholz's campaign. "I spent time with each candidate, I asked them they stood on the issues and I watched them campaign in Eaton County. After careful consideration I determined Patty Birkholz is the best qualified candi­ date for State Senate." Jones said. Birkholz said the endorsement is ex­ tremely important Eaton County is re­ garded as a key battleground in this race. "I am very fortunate to have the support of Sheriff Jones... Working closely with law enforcement has been a top priority, so I am especially gratified by Sheriff Jones' support," Birkhoiz said. Not only has Jones decided to endorse her, but also he plans to campaign on her behalf. Candidates have until Mid-May to file. The Republican primary election will be Aug. 6, with the winner earning the right to face the Democratic candidate in Novem­ ber. The 24th District is regarded as solidly Republican. would support a DDA if done correctly, it could revitalize our downtown area greatly.” He does not think the village is ready to expand its boundaries by annexa­ tion at this Jme. He said. “What I would like for you to remember about me is that I am a working man and a tax payer just like everyone else and not a politician. I think that there is op­ portunity for improvement without extra burden to the taxpayer.” — Staff writers Helen Mudry. Patricia Johns and Shawna Hubbarth all contrib­ uted to this report. ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION AN IRA TO FIT ANY LIFESTYLE At Hastings City Bank, we know that different people have different financial goals. That's why we offer a full range of IRAs available to make sure that you’re alway prepared for the future. Choose the investment option that best fits you from mutual funds, stocks and bonds', or FDIC insured CDs and Statement Savings. Have questions.’ Call us at any office and well provide you with the information you need to make the best choices for your lifestyle. VILLAGE OF FREEPORT — FREEPORT, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002 THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT WILL BE HOLDING A GENERAL ELECTION ON MONDAY. MARCH 11. 2002. FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: VILLAGE PRESIDENT TREASURER CLERK TRUSTEE (2 POSITIONS) ALL REGISTERED VOTERS WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION. ROLLOVER IRA • Idea! few individual* who are retiringor TRADITIONAL IRA changing ^<b» • Flexible, allows you to maintain ci<itr<4 during a transit am period tax saving* • Ideal f>< anyone linking lor an immediate • Offertnt* expanded eligdsility and greater tax break who doe* not have a retirement ROTH IRA • Tax free distributions for retirement • Can he used to buy your first home income • Expanded income limit* EDUCATION IRA • GmtnhutKim <4S2.00C maximum per year • Can he used to buy your first home for Miident beneficiary • Gmtrihutiims musr *t'V alien the student SPOUSAL IRA • Ideal for bixnehulds with one income that are lookinc to maxinwr contributor!* reaches 18 • Withdrawals made by the student fix qualified higher education expenses are tax-free CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Contribute to your IRA uith'a loan from HCB. Cull or stop by for full details. Notice is hereby given that the noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106. of Division 4. of Article II. of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut during the growing season of April 15.2002. to October 15.2002. may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall bv charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, dead trees and stumps, bushes and trees infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destro, and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the Qty or its designated representative may enter upon tne land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the and Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and Shan be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shad have the right to enter upon such lands tor the purpose of cutting down destroying or removing noxious weeds ex vegetation and shall not be kabte m any action of trespass Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 18b'6 Mr-he-FDfC Tim Glrrbach Director of Public Services * I �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 2002 from 12-1 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton where services will Karen Sue Herbert be conducted at I p.m. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Inter-ment Belvidere Cemetery'. Belvidere. III. Memorial contributions to Hickory Corners Bible Church Building Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral home. Delton. In Memory of Karen Herbert 3/8/39 to 3/2/02 The Rose is a beautiful flower, in its own wonderful way its delicate petals each tell the story of the fashion it will display. Some Roses are of hybrids some of wild array. But there are some that are so spe­ cial that only Gods hands could display. The beauty he created when he made that special child. The Rose gives of its beauty as she did to our home awhile. The love she shared with others, always brought a smile that made it home. She has gone to Gods special garden a perfect Rose in His home. DELTON - Karen Sue Herbert passed away March 2. 2002 at Pennock Hospital due to complications. She was born March 8. 1939 in Rockford. IL. the daughter of Henry Franz and Maude (Bollman) Herbert. Karen has lived at the foster care home of Dale and Marylon Boulter since June of 1990 and was greatly loved by her foster care family; care givers and all of the grandchildren. She loved camping trips. Cedar Point, swimming in the pool, and people. Karen was a very special lady with a sweet personality who was loved by all who met her and she always had v smile. Karen considered the grandchildren her own as she loved them very much and they loved her She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. Visitation will be Tuesday. March o. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pauor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.. Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening .Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time WcdncMlay nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcfferwn. Father Al Re­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 am; ConfesMon Satur­ day 3:30-1:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10’45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages I3-I9r. Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11:00 «.m.. Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd. (One ntfle cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St ) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224. Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad- wav and W. Center St.). Church Office '616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Chares P. McCabe ill. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Mtw Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. ind 10 a.m. Children’s Chspei and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m CHURCHOFTHE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7DO p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a m; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bn-ic 7:00 p.m. QLI.MBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m ; Worship II a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Douen Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nighLs - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more infor­ mation call the church office HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. 10.00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00a.m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid’s Time" is a great lime of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hasting*. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse, Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414 Thursday. March I - 5:45 p.m.. Adult Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Crossways. Friday. March 8 • SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a_m Morning Prayer. 1100 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vice* 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev .David 6: 30-10-00 p m . Rock Group Sat­ urday. March 9 - 10:00 a.m.. Cat­ echism 3; 1:30 p.m.. The Way; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. March 10 - 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Worship; 9.30 a m. Sunday School; 12XX) p.r.i. AAL Branch Pizza Party. Monday. March 11 7: 0Q tun.. Women of Faith. Tuesdiy. March if-' * M pm. BPW. T. HustwKk 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer 7:00 p.m.;' Overeaten Anony­ mous; 7:00 pan.. Assisting Minis­ ters Wednesday. March 13 - 3;3O p.m.. Youth Bell Choir. 6:00 p.m.. Supper. 7 00 p.m. Worship. used for ail services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodliwn. HiMinp tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min istries; Pastor Ryan White, Youth. 9: 30 a m. Sunday School for all ages 10.45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6.00 pm. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and BiNe Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for informal.on on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Faithful Men Fellowship and HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa .Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 a m - LIVE' Under the Corner of Green Dome 9:30 a m - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments. 1100 a.m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 a.m. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise 4 Worship 10 JO a.m.. 6.00 p.nt; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club forbe^s &. girl* ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special” For information call 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 This information an worship services is provided by y. Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY* "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 Willard H. Curtis. Parish AssociThursday. March 7 - 8:30 a m Women’s Bible Study - Adult classroom; 12:00 p.m.. Lenten Luncheon ami Sen ice - Father Al Russell. Speaker Sunday. March 10 - Welcome Rev. Willard Curtis. Pastor Emeritus. First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir; 9:00 a.m. Tradi­ tional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Children’s Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 11:20 a.m. Contem­ porary Worship Service; 11:40 a.m. Children’s Warship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH ■ AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided during both Services Children's Worship is available during both Services. 5:00 p.m. "ISlam. Basic Beliefs. Realities. A Myth*” will tea Obltaaties Josephine E. (Haley) Nickels Marian ‘TffeLou ’ E. Hermanitt HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan I NILES - Marian ’’Effie Lou” E. Hermenitt. age 73. of Niles, ML formerly of Edwardsburg. MI. passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 al her home in Niles, after an illness. Marian was born June 18, 1928 in Hastings. MI, to Clark and Thelma (McClurkin) Springer. She moved to Edwardsburg in 1965 and to Niles in 1990. Mrs. Hermenitt worked as waitress, for­ merly with Fireside Restaurant in Edwardsburg. As Marian E. Springer, she married Seymour B. Hermenitt, Sr. March 7. 1945 in Hastings. He preceded ter in death July 16. 1973. Surviving are her son, Seymour B. "Butch” (Karen) Hermenitt Jr. of Edwardsburg, MI; daughters. Mary Kay East of Beaumont, TX; Sharon A. Hermenitt of Leesburg. FL and Vivian I. Winegardner of Edwardsburg, MI; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and brother. Lester Spring of Kalamazoo She was preceded in death by one broth­ er. Welton Springer and one sister. Dorothy Fisher. Services were held Wednesday, March 6. 2002 at Paul E Mayhew Funeral Home. Retired Baptist Minster Rev. Clearence Dycus. Pastor officiated. Interment at Adamsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice At Home, 2626 W. John Beers Rd., P.O. Box 297. Stevensville, MI 49127. Arrangements were made by Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home Inc.. Edwardsburg. MI. Josie J. Timmerman be presented in Lcason Sharpe Hall The community is invited to join us for this program. Monday. March 11 - 8 30 a m Sulf meets for prayer and planning. 7:00 p.m.. Session Meeting; 7 00 p.m . Cub Scout Pack Meeting - Sharp Hall. Tuesday. March 12 - 6:15 a.m Men’s Bible Study - Church Lounge; 3:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline; 3 30 p m . Thomapple Art* Council Scholarship Audi­ tions - Sharpe Hall. Wednesday. March 13 - 3:30 p m . Thomapple Arts Council Scholarship Audi­ tions • Sharpe Hall; 6:00 p.m. Church Night Supper ■ Dining Room; 6:45 pm Praise Team. 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir; 7:00 p.m. Spanish Class for elementary students with Karen VanDcnBerg MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Josie J. Timmerman, age 99, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord, Friday. Marc!’ I. 2002. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Marvin; and a granddaughter. Sue. She is survival by her children. Marjorie (Ken) Vander Veen of Caledonia. Wiley (Fen) Timmerman, Joan Timmerman, all of Middleville; nine grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; her sister. Bertha Kroeze; her sisters-in-law. Lucy Faber, both of Orange City, I A. Georgiana (Derwin) Slager Hazel Hurst, all of Cutlerville. The funeral service was held Tuesday. March 5. 2002 at the funeral chapel. Rev Roger Timmerman officiated. Interment Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Middleville Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home. Grand Rapids. MI. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan G. Donavan Dean CALEDONIA - Mrs. Josephine E. (Haley) Nickels, age 85. of Caledonia, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday. Feb. 27. 2002. She retired from Sears & Roebuck's credit department after 25 years of sen ice. She was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, their prayer chain and “Happy Sixties”. Josephine was a kind, loving and caring woman who enjoyed gardening, baking, playing cards, traveling, volunteering for God’s Kitchen. Santa Claus Girls, and church funerals and spending time with her family, precious grandchildren, great­ grandchildren and friends. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Reynold E. Nickels; her parents. Edith and Joseph Nickels; daughter-in-law. Betty Nickels; grandson. Brian Nickels; brother. Robert Nickels. She is survived by her children. Ronald and JoEilen Nickels of Caledonia. Alan Nickels of Caledonia, Sandra Knowles ot Kentwood, Sharon and John Dill of Caledonia; her grandchildren. Michael and Lin Nickels, Denise and Brian Devries. Debra and Kirk Bischoff. Douglas and Mindy Curtis, Eric Curtis. Candace Knowles, Jeffery Knowles. Jamie Dill, Chadd Dill. Shaun Dill, Kevin Dill; her great-grandchildren. Mackenzie Curtis, Grace Nickels. Tyler DeVries; her sisters. Helen Chemoby and Bernie Smith, both of Wyoming; her sisters-in-law, JoAnn Nickels and Peggy Nickels, both of Wyoming. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Saturday. March 2, 2002 at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft SE. Rev. Fr. David E. LeBlanc, celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledon­ ia). "What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply become a part of us.” - Heicn Keller More Obituaries on Page 7 Darlene P. Weatherwax HASTINGS - Darlene P. Weatherwax, age 67. of Hastings, died Tuesday. Feb. 26. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Weatherwax was bom on Dec. 20. 1934 at Elyria. Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Gladys (Heath) Yost. She was raised in the Elyria area and attended schools there. She joined the Navy Waves in 1953 and served two years. She was married to Gerald L. Weatherwax on Aug. 11, 1955. She moved to Hastings in 1986 from Grand Rapids. Mrs. Weatherwax managed a motel in Grand Rapids for several years. She was a former member of the Elk’s Vivians and Women of the Moose. She served in the reserves of the Waves for sev­ eral years. She was affectionately known as "Big Mamo" by her great grandchildren. Mrs. Weatherwax is survived by daugh­ ter, G. Linda Slaughter of Hastings; son. J. Sam (Rose) Weatherwax of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren, Darrell (Valerie) Slaughter. Lesslie Slaughter. Jennifer aid Ryan Weatherwax; two great grandchil­ dren, Jesslyn and Jason; sister. Dorothy Denicola of Lorraine, Ohio; and brother. Darlton Yost, of Elyria. Ohio. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Gerald on July 22. 1993; son-in­ law. Darrell Slaughter, and by two brothers and two sisters. Services were held Saturday. March 2, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. John E. Hetherington officiated. Interment was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. - MIDDLEVILLE - G Donavan Dean. 75. long time Middleville resident, passed away Tuesday morning. Feb. 26. 2002 in Grand Rapids. Donavan was born in Wayland. MI on June 13. 1926, the son of Herbert and Ruby (Snyder) Dean. Donavan graduated from Wayland High School in 19-14. He met Dorothy G. Crosby of Norfolk. England, while living in the Bartie Creek area, and they married on July 13. 1951. After serving in the United States Army in Korea. Don. Dorothy and their family settled in Grand Rapids, where Don began working for the Lear/Siegler Corp, in their Computer Records and Customer Service Departments, a position he held for 34 years. In 1963, the Deans moved to Middleville, where they became active in community affairs. Don served several terms on the Middleville Village Council and served 33 years on the local Library Board. He was a past member of the Middleville Lions Club and helped found the Thomapple Heritage Association, where he served for many years as it's president. He is a current mem­ ber of the American Legion Post in Caledonia, the West Michigan Buttoneers. and several historical and geneological organizations. After their retirement, the Deans began to spend their summers at their cabin in Christmas. MI. where they worked for the National Park Service at Munising Falls guiding tours and giving demonstrations and were involved with the Hiawatha Native Plant Program. The Deans also worked, assisting teachers and children, through the Kettle Lake School C.L.A.S.S. program. Don enjoyed button collecting and his collection of American Pattern Glass, as well as music, weaving, nature lore and many other activities. Don will be deeply missed by his devot­ ed wife. Dorothy; his children, David and Marta (Dean) DesJardin of Hastings. Rebecca (Dean) Whitney of Grand Rapis, and Carl and Robin (Dean)Schleh of Northville; six grandchildren, Hillary and Jacob Blough, Michelle Whitney and Sam and Jennifer (Whitney) McHerron, and Lauren and Kenneth Schleh; three great­ grandchildren, Austin. Jordan and Devon; his sister. Leona (Dean) Westover of Grand Rapids, and sister-in-laws, Mrs. Elma (James) Dean of Florida and Margaret (Crosby) Arthur of Nova Scotia: as well as many nieces, nephews and good friends. Funeral services were held Friday. March I. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Home with interment at Mt. Hope Cemetary in Middleville. The family would happy to acknowledge c.mtributions in his name to the charity of your choice. Donald L. McCormick Forest Walter England SUNFIELD - Forest Walter England, of Sunfield, passed away Friday, March I. 2002 at his residence, at the age of 82. Forest was bom May 22, 1919 in Walsh. Colorado, the son of John William Franklin and Etta (Lawyer) England. He was one of six sons. On Nov. 25, 1937 he married Monieta Hines. His life work included, W.P.A. and farm/ranch work in Colorado, clay prod­ ucts. neighborhood handyman, police work, civil defense, and the Boy Scouts of Michigan. But most of all Forest enjoyed helping others, relatives, friends and neigh­ bors. He was preceded in death by both his parents; brothers. Don, Ernest. Alfred and Emmet; sons. Bernard Forest England, and Jerold Lynn England. Forest is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years. Monieta England of Sunfield: sons. Wesley (Geni) England of Shawnee Mission. Kansas. Kenneth (Joyce) England, Farrell (Delores) England. Delmer England, all of Sunfield; brother, Delbert England of Walsh. Colorado; 12 grandchil­ dren; 15 great grandchildren; brothers-in law. Vernon Hines of Grand Rapids, Roy Hines of Grand Ledge; sisters-in-law. Elizabeth England of Walsh. Colorado. Maxine Hines of Sunfield, Audrey of Grand Ledge, and Charlene Hines of Denver. Colorado; many nieces and nephews; and beloved friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. March 7. 2002 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church with the Rev. Haris Hoekwater officiating. Interment will be in the Sunfield Cemetery. The pallbearers are: Kenneth L., Brian M.. Jeffrey A.. John W., Jeremiah D., Matthew S.. Mark E.. and David England. The honorary pallbearers are Larry Teller and Jack Hankis. For those wishing, contributions may be made to be used by the family, as per their wishes, c/o Rosier Funeral Home. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. Ml 48890-0036. For more information log onto www.lcgacy. com. Arrangements were made ?. Rosier Funeral Home. MapesFisher Chapel, Sunfield. CALEDONIA & FLORIDA - Mr. Donald L. McCormick, age 78. of Caledonia and Florida, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile. He is survived by his children, Susan and Bernie Rodgers of Caledonia, Donna and Glenn Monroe of FL, Patti and Jack Sanborn of Lowell, Mike and Patsy McCormick of Middleville, Mari and Mike Brower of Alto. Jack McCormick and Debbie of Grandville; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters-in-law. Lester and Jean McCormick, Lawrence and Miriam McCormick; his brother-in-law. Elmer Andringa; his sister­ in-law, Thelma Brouwer, all of Holland. Funeral services will be held Friday. March 8. 2002 at 11 a.m. at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E. Main St. Interment will be al Lakeside Cemetery Members of the family will receive rela­ tives and friends at the funeral home Thursday. March 7. 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hutings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 - Page 7 £(K%al/lewA Alumnus of Year nominees sought The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the. “Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" award. The award will be presented Saturday evening. June I. during the annual alumni banquet at the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical information and the reasons why the individual is being nominated. The reasons should include per­ sonal character of the nominee, accom­ plishments, vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in Carl Baldwin will turn 80 Carl Baldwin will be celebrating his KOth birthday with an open house in his honor on Sunday. March 17. 2002 from 2-5 at 709 Redwood. Hastings. MI 49058. Carl and his wife, Betty, owned Carl and Betty’s Appliance on South M-37 from 1953-1979. Cards would be welcomed. /hed Obituaries ...continued Robert A. Buer CALEDONIA - Mr. Robert A. Buer. age 87, entered Heaven Tuesday, March 5, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Marian. Bob was a past president of the Michigan Ground Water Association (formerly Michigan Well Drillers Association). He was instrumental in licensing legitation for the State of Michigan well drilling industry. Previously he had served on the Caledonia Board of Education. Bob and Marian did short-term missionary trips to Haiti for the West Indies Self-Help Mission and World Vision and also assisted in drilling water wells for drought-stricken Ethopia. Another passion was to help Honeycreek Chrisitan Homes and New Horizons Ministries in the United States, Canada and the Dominican Republic. He is survived by his wife, Breta Ann; his children, Rev. R. Lee and S. Joan Buer of Hopkins, Philip A. and Sharon K. Buer, Norman P. and Joan K. Buer, James K. and Carolyn J. Buer, Nancee J. and Jack Willemsen all of Caledonia, Marilyn L. and Jack Knoper of Grand Rapids; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; his sister and brother-in-law. Ellen and Arthur Sundquist of Grand Rapids; his sisters-inlaw. Grace Scott of Cedar Springs, Margaret Langkamp of Lansing, Helen Near of Middleville. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Irene Wengorovius and his brother. Kenneth Buer. Members of the family will receive relatives and friends at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St., Friday, March 8, 2002 from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. and Saturday, March 9. 2002 from 1­ 4 PJ4. and 7-9 P.M. Funeral services for Mr. Buer will be held Sunday. March 10. 2002, at 2 P.M. at the Green Lake Calvary Church. 608 145th Ave. with Rev. Gaylord Terwilliger officiating. A private commital service was held Wednesday afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made to RBM Ministries, PO Box 128, Plainwell, MI 49080 or Green Lake Calvary Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia | Mar^uerit^JHetmansper^er^iill HASTINGS Marguerite L. (Hetmansperger) Hill, age 80, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on March 2, 2002 while at her home surrounded by her caring children. She was the daughter of Lillian (Eldridge) Hetmansperger of Mendon. MI and Frederick Hetmansperger of Elkhart. Ind., both deceased. She was the sister of Merry (Hetmansperger) Baker, Duane Hetmansperger and Marten Hetmansperger. She was active in Cub Scouts and received the Silver Fawn Award, the highest level of achievement for a woman. She was an active member at Hope United Methodist Church, serving as chair­ man of the kitchen committee. President of Women of Hope, member of the choir, and helped with visitations. She also, helped support four missionaries. One of her last acts of service, before she became ill, was putting framed pictures of the U.S. flag with the words, "In God We Trust" inscribed on them, in the public schools. Those left to mourn her passing, but delight in her new life with her Savior, are her children. Karla (Jimmie) Clark, Linda (Stephen) Hayden, Jay (Sue) Hill, Jerry (Denise) Hill, Dean Hill, Kim Hill and Nyla (Cheryl) Hill. She was [receded in death by three sons. Brian, Bruce and Troy, she had 13 grand­ children. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday. March 4. 2002 at Hastings Hope United Methodist Church. Service participanLs were Evangelist. Jimmie M. Clark; Pastor Richard D. Moore and Pastor Kenneth R. Vaught. Burial was 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at Vicksburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | organizations and any other helpful infor­ mation. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 2. Alumni b iard members will at that time consider new nominations and reconsider several others held over from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Jane (Mullin) Sinclair. 7252 S. M 37 Highway. Hastings. Mich.. 49058. /Kartia$e. licenses Dave Ray Preston, Sr., Hastings and Gloria Jean Preston, Hastings. Keith Matthew Bufka. Middleville and Keri Ann Jeurink. Middleville. Benjamin Wayne Staton. Delton and Darcy Jo Morgan. Delton. Robert Paul Holleman. Middleville and Janice Ann Daniels, Middleville Todd Michael Rosenberger. Hastings and Rebecca Margaret Huss. Hastings. Arthur Jay Smith. Hastings and Nichole Elaine Warner, Hastings. Michael John Bclson. Hastings and Mary Lynn Hubbell, Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Brian D. Lycklama and Kendra J. Lycklama to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 29. 1998, and recorded on January 28. 1999, in Liber 1024352, Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gages to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, by an assignment dated December 29. 1998, and recorded on January 28. 1999, in Uber 1024353. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 98/100 DOL­ LARS ($88,921 98). including toterest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, ai 1.-00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday. March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale un^ss determined aban­ doned in acceptance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 6. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington FMs. Michigan 48334 (3/14) BOY, Joshua Michael Williams, bom Feb. 19. 2002. at 2:27 p.m., Holland Communi­ ty Hospital. Parents are Travis and Steph­ anie Williams. Grandparents are David and Mary Wil-liams of Hastings and Royden and Valerie Jones of Rochester Hills. Great Grandparents are Pearl Stutz. Betty Williams, Warren and Sue Williams. GIRL, Gracie Jo Landes, bom at Spectrum Health on Feb. 25, 2002 at 11:26 p.m to Robert and Wendy Landes Jr. of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Emily Rae, bom at Sparrow Hospi­ tal on Jan. 28, 2002 at 8:40 a.m.to Jeffery and Michelle Campeau of Sunfield. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/4 inches long. Welcomed by Elizabeth. Sarah and Joshua. Proud grandparents are Dallas and Jane Daniels of Lake Odessa and Ron and Betty Campeau of Sunfield. GIRL, Jaynic Lee, bom at home on Feb. 17, 2002 at 5:52 a.m. to Kendy and Diana Mueller of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Natalie Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22, 2002 at 10:58 p.m. to Justin and Katie Taylor of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches tong. BOY, Matthew Nicholas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 22, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. to Rudy and Christin Othmcr (Ossenheimer) of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL. Tori Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 12. 2002 at 8:37 pm to Amber Bowen and Josh Hammond of Hopkins. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Sara Kay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 18. 2002 at 10:35 p.m. to Anne and Bob Churchill of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Damion Lee. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 16. 2002 at 11:30 a.m. to Thomas Gydesen and Leslie Hill of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Ryan Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 17. 2002 at 4:13 p.m. to Wendy and Michael Diljak of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Alma Briccyda. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 18. 2002 at 5:54 a.m. to Ventura and Maria Perez of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Matthew Steven, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7.2002 at 8:49 p.m. to Les Sweeney and Katrina Reed of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Luke William Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 21, 2002 at 6:07 p.m. to Amanda Averill and Brian Wilson of Dorr. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Thomas Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 21, 2002, at 9:05 p.m. to Jamie and Leo Bushman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Zackary Allen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 18, 2002 at 12:58 a.m. to Lisa and Cortney Collison of Woodland. Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Donald Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 20, 2002 at 2 a.m. to Christina Steffen and Donald Gibson of Fort Collins, Colorado. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Charles Edwin, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Feb. 14, 2002 at L12 p.m. to Carl and Wendy Zur Horst of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Collin William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 15, 2002 at 12:55 p.m. to Shawn and Rachael Thames of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ^zs. and 21 inches long. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS File No. 02-23367-DE Estate ot LOUIS JOHN BILSKI Date of birth 11/15/13. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Louis John Btlski. who lived al 11617 Marsh Road. Shefcyvrtle. Michigan 49344 died 1/5/02 Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Mildred Chase, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative with 4 months Date 2/26/02 Ronald J Koastra (P24907) 1861 R.W. Berends Dove. SW Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616) 531-7100 Mildred Chase 11617 Marsh Road ShefcyviHe. Ml 49344 (3/7) REQUEST FOR BIDS March, 2002 forlunfoTi/Mbatt •Kntt&Woven •Capri Pants •Athletic Caprls The City ol Hastings is soliciting bids tor the purchase of a network capable copter/scanner/oocument storage-retrieval device. Sealed bids will be accepted at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 3:00 p.m. on March 13. 2002, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bid specifications and bidding documents are available at the above referenced location. The City reserves the nght to award the bid in a fashion which it deems to be in the best interest, price and other factors considered. Questions regarding this bid shall be submitted to Everil Manshum. City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. telephone (616) 945-2468. fax (616) 948-9544. For/tenfrAYMai •Knlt&Woven ■HIIIIIIlOlllllllUOliUllini.UBUUllHlllllUUOHUl.llllOimillO Mabel R Marshall ORANGEVILLE - Mabel R. Marshall, of Orangeville, passed away March I, 2002. at her residence. Mrs. Marshall was bom in Delton, Mich, on Oct. 31, 1939, the daughter of Russell and Marjorie (Sinsaba) Lewis. Mrs. Marshall was a faithful member of the Pentecostal Church of Christ in Orangeville. Mabel operated the office of the family business, Paul Marshall Exports. She enjoyed fishing, she loved: people, especially her family, her church, gospel and bluegrass music, her dash hounds: Trixie and Dixie. She enjoyed preparing macaroni salads and seven course dinners, for her family and friends. On June 16, 1958 in Kentucky she mar­ ried Paul Marshall, who survives. Other members of her family include, their children: Wanda (Larry) Niblick of Decatur. IN. Bonnie Cornett of KendailvJIe. IN. Paul Ray (Deanna) Marshall of Plainwell. Russell (Annette) Marshall of Plainwell. Becky (Todd) Sealscott of New Haven, IN. Annette (Tim) Bailey of Plainwell; a step-son. Paul Berry of Decatur. IN; her twin brother. Russell (Sharon) Lewis of Portage; sisters. Margaret. Ethel. Alice, Nancy and Jeanette. 18 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters. Eleanor and Virginia. Funeral services were conducted Monday. March 4. 2002. Pastor Mike Risner. Assistant Pastor James Hall and Rev. Randy Hatfield, officiated. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions to Pentecostal Church of Christ or Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. GIRL, Haley Vannessa. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16. 2002 at 10:11 a m. to Donald and Mildred Proctor of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 I 2 inches long. select. !a: 3 |iniiimiiiiiiijiHiniiiiiiiiiBiiiniii 1®4NNE'S^Z“ ■niiiii Health®^ Foods =nn = Natural Foods. ■IIIIIIB ViTAfliiNS. Herbs S29.99 1^1 S29.99 Bofs A Girl S Levi S Tons A SrOttl We have Kashi pB- < Cereals! — 20% Off ■IIIIIIB OshKosh. 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It is a thick publica­ tion with old news items from the county, a story fictionalized about an incident in Odessa Township involving a grave robber)' and calendar of events for months to come. The l-ake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. March I4. at Lake Manor. There will be a program on the history of gardening dating from prehis­ toric times. What did early man eat? What did the early settlers in America find the natives growing? In late February. 200 Bugles were mailed to members and libraries. On Friday evening. March 22. the youth group at Central United Methodist Church will host a concert with the performers to be high school students whose number one rating at solo and ensemble entitled them to further competition. This was impossible so they will perform their musical numbers fix’ the pleasure of parents, family and friends. This is a free event. Members of the Bernard Scheidt family lost one of their family Feb. 24 when the sister. Barbara June Busch, died at Chesaning. She was bom in December 1920. She had been bom in Lansing and lived her young life there. She was third of II children. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. Her husband. Henry Busch, was a pastor. They moved in 1962 to Chesaning. Recently she had resided at a care center in Grand Rapids. She is sur­ vived by her four children and her siblings. They are Donna Sauers Besko, Marsel Bessmcr. Ardene Lackey, Phyllis Lackey. Marian McVay. Peggy Ritter. Roger Scheidt. She was predeceased by her par- ents. her husband and siblings Richard. Donald Scheidt and Gretchen Farrell. World Day of Prayer sen ices were held in Ionia at First UMC. Those attending brought disposable household items such as paper towels for the shelter for abused women and children, a Safe House. Peg Christopher was the leader of the service written by women of Romania. Thelma Walkington was the pianist. A voice choir of six ladies read Scripture and writings of the Romanian women. New along the way to Ionia are a Subway sandwich shop second door north of McCord’s Market, a car wash in conjunc­ tion with the Quaker State lube shop, and new housing. New here is a sign on the comer of Vedder Road and Martin Road for housing lots for sale on the former Hulliberger farm. Work is progressing on the lube shop on M­ 50 where Sisters’ Restaurant once stood. Upon inquiry to Mrs. Hoffs at Kalama­ zoo. she reports that she had a wonderful birthday. Daughters Jayne Cummings. Louise Peppel and husbands plus grand­ children came for a birthday luncheon on the previous Saturday. There was a recep­ tion at Friendship Village for residents to greet her. She could not guess the number of birthday cards, but she received 33 on the day following her 100th birthday. Mrs. Rena Broe is now a patient at Ionia Heartlands Care Center. This follows a stay at Metropolitan Hospital. Logging has been quite prevalent this winter. Logs have been seen hauled near the roadsides awaiting the logging truck, on the Allerding farm on Brown Road, on North Broadway near the M-43 curve, on Carlton Center Road near Rush Road. The village park has had 12 trees cut to make way for a new drain. Those attending morning services at Central UMC experienced a communion service, a prelude of hammered dulcimer music, a visiting Presbyterian lady from Cassopolis who led the service, fulfilling the suggestion of exchanges with other member churches of the council on church union. During the coffee hour, a Finishing Touches time was held to contribute gifts for the new Habitat home of Tammy. Kendra and Skylar Friend. The decorated cake had a picture of their house on Barnum Road. An album of pictures showed the house from a bare field to a fin­ ished house. Local family members of David Garlock of Big Rapids attended the Sunday concert of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony. They were glad to see Gordon. Ruth Bysma al intermission and to see their daughter Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them The BANNER. To subscribe call JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Johnstown Township Board of Review will meet at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, Ml, on March 5,2002, to receive and review the assessment roll. Public hearings to hear assessment appeals will be held Monday, March 11, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 12, 2002, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Appointments will be taken and given preference. For appointments call 616-721-8560 after 6:00 p.m. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2002 are as follows: 40.27 Agricultural 1.2416 Commercial 48.08 1.0399 Industrial 28.20 1.7730 47.24 1.0584 Residential Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Supervisor 7 days prior to the meeting by writing or calling Robert Mack, 2980 Hickory Road, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. 616-721-8560. Robert Mack, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to hear Assessment APPEALS wttl be held al the RUTLAND CHAR­ TER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2481 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan on: MARCH 11, 2002 • 9:00 AM TO NOON • 1:OO PM TO 4:00 PM MARCH 12, 2002 • 2.-00 PM TO 5:00 PM • 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Whitney in first chair cello. Eddv Kim. who was featured in a Press story Iasi week, per­ formed a piano concerto with the orchestra He was the finalist in a competition of pianists. Dozens of students had free tickets to this concert as a reward tor hour; of prac­ tice on their chosen instruments over a sixweek period. Those holding luck) cards featuring musicartists won gift certificates for books or meals. With the Home and Garden show in progress on the same block, there was competition for parking spaces. Mrs. Mar) Morrice is still confined to Thomapple Manor, but is anxious to be home. Wonderful Wednesday sessions con­ cluded last week. The final esent of the series was a sleepover at the church on Friday night with games, story telling, videos and food. Arlie Todd Jr. had knee replacement at Pennock Hospital in Hastings last week Thursday. Lakewood’s basketball team has been doing very well with two wins last week to cinch the championship in the league. At half-time, six student athletes who are seniors were given awards. They were Ashley Frost. Breenna Flanner}’. Patrick Kane. Christy Barcroft. Chris Clark. Travis Wi'liams. This is a thrust of the MHSAA to acknowledge those athletes who also excel in scholarship. Each received a T-shirt with appropriate wording provided by the Larry Neil Agency. This is the final year for Lakewood to be in the Capitol Circuit league. The new league for the 2002-03 year has a few of the same schools but extends as far cast at Fowlerville. We read in Lakewcxxi News that a new drain is being installed to accommodate Fourth Street, which is to get a major over­ haul come spring. Second Avenue is closed from M-50 north to the school grounds. Fourth Street is closed from Jordan Lake Avenue west just beyond the intersection with Second Avenue. People on those blocks can still use. their driveways, howev- Death came Monday to Dr. Thomas Reed in California. He was the eldest son of the late Walter Sr. and Uarda Reed, prominent family here with the Lake Odessa Canning Company, of which Reed was the founder. Doctor Tom’s wife had preceded him in death. He is survived by his two daughters. Diane and Jan. Jan is the wife of Lon Smith of Smith Bros. Grain Marketing Company. Other survivors his brother. Paul (Shirley) in Arizona, sister, Mary Louise (Ed) Davison of Grand Rapids, brother, Robert (Patricia) of Holland. He was pre­ ceded by his brother. Waller Reed (Helen ) Remember to vote next Monday in the village election. Tuesday’s Lakewood News carried photos and story of the candi­ dates for local office. Randy Klein is run­ ning for a second term as president. Council member Ken Cote is running as a write-in candidate for that post. Sue Johnson is run­ ning for another term as village treasurer. Geraldine Fosberg is a new candidate for village clerk, unopposed. Incumbents Karen Banks and Keith Burnside are run­ ning for second terms on the council. Newcomers Charles Jacquays and Patricia Lake arc also running. There are three seats to be filled. Voting for this election is at the Page Memorial Building. The Ionia County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will meet Thursday. March 21. for a i*tncheoQ meeting. Call 374-8420 for resc. vL’J-Mis. Wendall Edwards of Channel 8 will be the speaker. Meijer Gardens will have the butterfly exhibit from now to April 31. Ron Martin retired Lakewood teacher of Woodland was printed in the Sentinel work­ ing on Project Fish for MSU. Lakewood girls volleyball team won against Charlotte and Portland for the dis­ trict championship. Linsey Buche led in scoring. Lakewood, with a record of 61-5, will play Grand Rapids South Christian Saturday at Hamilton. Ann landers Sports widow Dear Ann Landers: I ha\e been married to “Zeke’’ for four years. In that time he has never missed a football, basketball or base­ ball game on TV. On our last anniversary, he inv ited a bunch of friends over to watch the NBA finals. I tried to pry him away from the game, but it was impossible, and I ended up celebrating alone. I have talked to Zeke about his sports ob­ sessions. but he denies there is a problem. He insists I am exaggerating and says he barely watches TV at all. Ann. this is hav­ ing a terrible impact on our marriage and 1 can’t seem to get through to him. Any sug­ gestions for me? - Sports Widow in Ken­ tucky. Dear Widow: You are not the only woman with this problem. Many decide to learn about their husband’s favorite sports in order t" share his enthusiasm. Others make plans to meet their girlfriends for lunch or dinner while hubby is glued to the boob tube. Zeke’s obsession may be extreme, but he is not going to change if he doesn't recog­ nize that he has a problem. Only you can decide if this issue is worth risking your marriage for. Meanwhile, ask Zeke to com­ promise - he can watch any game he likes on Sunday and Monday, but for the rest of the week you come first. Perhaps if you make your activities entertaining enough, he won't find the TV so distracting. Hair secret Dear Ann Landers: I am 65 years old. female and newly divorced. I am in excel­ lent health and look years younger. The problem is my hair. It is baby fine and thin­ ning on top. I have tried all kinds of hair­ styles and have been to expensive salons. The answer is always the same. “Sorry, we cannot do anything for you." For the last year. I have been wearing wigs. These wigs are fabulous and give me confidence. I always receive lots of compli­ ments when I wear one. and no one can tell it isn’t my real hair. The problem is. I recently have begun to dale and enjoy having a man to escort me to dinner and a movie. I am not involved to an intimate relationship right now. but it could hanpen in the future. At what point do I tell him I am wearing a wig? Do I wait until we arc in bed. and then whip off my hair and yell. “Surprise!"? Should I tack it down the nails? Should I wear a sack over my head? Please help me out. Ann. I am desperate. - Wiggy in San Diego. Dear San Diego: I don’t believe you should wail until you are in bed with a man before telling him the truth. It’s far better to work it into a conversation earlier in the re­ lationship. perhaps after the second date. It is unlikely any decent man will reject you because of your hair, and if he does, good riddance. Delayed bond Dear Ann Landers: My mother died nine months ago. and my father recently an­ nounced he is in love with “Lisa" and will marry soon. I have read your columns say­ ing everyone grieves in his own way. and after much reflection. I decided I am happy he has someone to share his life with. How­ ever. I am still hurting over the loss of my mother and am not ready to form a rela­ tionship with Lisa. How can I politely decline getting to know Lisa better? I don’t want to hurt my father, but it’s too soon for me to accept her into my life. Please tell me how to handle this without creating trouble. - Grieving Daughter in Denver. Dear Daughter in Denver: I commend HOPE TOWNSHIP The organizational meeting of tne Hope Township Board of Review will be held m the office of the supervisor at the Hope Township Hau on Tuesday, March 5.2002 at 6 p.m. Ail public meetings of the 2002 Board of Review will be held at the Hope Township Hail. 5463 S M-43 Hwy Dates for property owner appeals are as follows: Atec any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roil. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2002: CLASS Agriculture Commercial industrial Residential Developmental Personal RATIO 42.85% 49.33% 50.00% 45.70% -0-0- MULTIPLIIR 1.1669 1.0136 1.0000 1.0941 -0-0- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same If you have pur­ chased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value If you have improved your property such as additions new buildings, driveways, etc . this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request ol any peron who is assessed on said roll, or his agent and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property and will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Roger Vilmont. Supervisor Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings Ml 49056-9725 616-948-2194 March 11.2002 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 12, 2002 • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. And any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize tne 2002 assessment roll Any property owner unaioe to attend eltner of the aoove appeal dates may appeal Ov letter no later man Marcn 11.2002 to me Hope Townsnip Board of Review, 546S S M­ 45 Hwy., Hastings Ml 49058 2002 factors and assessment ratios as determined By me Barry County Equalization Department 101 Agricultural 201 Commercial 301 Industrial 401 Residential 501 Timber Cutover 601 Developmental Personal Property Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier Multiplier 1.3038 1.1688 1.0000 1.1196 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio Ratio 38.94% 42.78% 50.00% 44.60% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% Change in assessment notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 2002 Patricia Alpert. Supenrisor/Assessor you for being so understanding of your fa­ ther’s need for companionship. However, if Lisa marries your father, you must wel­ come her into your home. It does not mean you have stopped grieving.lt means you are being supportive of your father. You need not form a close tx>nd with the woman in order to be polite. Please give it your best shot. Forget fling Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to "Bill" for seven years, and we have two beautiful children. Bill is kind, generous, funny, caring and a terrific father. So what's my problem? I don’t love him. I got married because I had a fight with my ex-boyfriend. “Randy."Out of anger and spile. I slept with Bill and got pregnant. Randy asked me to abort the baby, but I wouldn’t do it. He said he didn’t want to raise another man’s child, so I married Bill and didn’t look back. I thought I was doing the right thing. I ran into Randy a year ago. and all those feelings came back. Since then. I cry my­ self to sleep every night thinking of him. A mutual friend said Randy still loves me and wants me back. I don’t know what to do. Ann. I miss being in love, and I want to have that feeling again. I don’t know how long I can continue to live with Bill under these circumstances. Please help me. I’m Heartbroken in Connecticut. Dear Connecticut: It’s lime you grow up and put your girlish dreams behind you. The dizzy, exciting, heart-pounding feeling of love does not last forever. In a gixxl rela­ tionship. it deepens and provides a sense of security. Please don't risk a solid marriage and the well-being of two beautiful children for a fling with Randy. Make an appointment with a marriage counselor who can help you appreciate what you have with Bill be­ fore you throw it away. Test taste? Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to respond to “Seen It Too Often in Baton Rouge. La..** who saw a customer eating cherries in the grocery store without paying for them. You can test-drive a car. try on a blouse or play the stereo equipment before buying these items. The grocery store is one of the few businesses that does not allow the consumer to check out the product before purchase. If I am paying top dollar for those cher­ ries and grapes, you'd better believe I’m going to taste a few before I buy the bunch. I'm tired of taking home grapes that are sour and cherries that have no taste. I spend almost $150 a week on groceries. The least the store can do is offer a free sample of the produce. I am not teaching my children to steal. I am teaching them to be smart consumers. Taste Driver in Colorado. Dear Colorado: Most grocery stores do not object if you eat one grape or cherry. In fact, many stores openly offer free samples. It's nibbling a half-pound that creates prob­ lems. Here’s one more on the subject: Dear Ann: When I read about the woman who was eating cherries in the produce de­ partment, it reminded me of a class project I did in college. With the consent of the store manager, our group would steal “items in full view of other customers, making sure we were seen. After two hours, only one person had alerted the store man­ ager of the theft. The other customers either denied seeing anything, were “minding their own business” or "didn’t want to be a tattletale" Often, mothers will keep their toddlers busy with food while shopping and will pay for it when they reach the checkout counter. However, any mother who would feed her child unwashed cherries probably isn’t worried about stealing. When you suspect a crime is taking place, inform someone in authority to monitor the situation. Don’t re­ main silent. - Another Viewpoint in Texas. Dear Texas: 1 wouldn’t want to arrest in­ nocent parents who planned to pay for the grocery items they were feeding their chil­ dren. However, you are right to say that if someone suspects a crime is taking place, the manager should be notified immedi­ ately. Thanks for writing. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recog­ nize It, How to Deal With II, How to Con­ quer It" can turn things around. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money o.der for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box /1562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Let us Process Your J-Ad Graphics North Hating* on Highway MA3 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.March 7. 2002 - Page 9 From TIMS to TIMC.. byJoyce F. Weinbrecht The life and times of the Willits Family (Part XI) The retirement home on the farm. Stanley Willits. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht “People who lived on a farm, if it was paid for, suffered less than people who lived in town. They had little money, but they could raise a garden and with their livestock they could get along quite well while also helping support others. “This was the time of the small farm where there was diversity, chickens and milk cows from which they got milk, butter and cheese. It was during the depression that oleo made an appearance in the stores. Oleomargarine was white and had to be col­ ored. It cost less than butter, but the texture and taste didn’t resemble butter. It was a matter of choice whether to eat oleo or go with no spread. "The people who had invested in stocks and bonds were often not as well off as the man who worked for the city in the sewer system, as the city might give him script to get food enough to keep his family from starving. "As the depression tightened its hold on the nation, cities like Detroit and Chicago suffered greatiy. There were men who sought ways to lessen its hold. Shoe facto­ ries in Chicago could gel inferior material to make shoes, but people in Chicago had no money to buy them. Someone came up with the idea that people in small towns and farms had more money than people in large cities do. so men brought shoes to out of the way places and set up shop. "In Hastings the shop was a little place with a red door, right beside the fire bam. There was just enough room for one line of chairs. The shoes were of poor quality, but the shoe salesmen did a thriving business. Parents and grandparents flocked there to get shoes for the children. The store didn’t close until after dark because farmers came with the children after doing the chores. Two children could get a pair of shoes for the price charged at a regular store. As time went on the quality of the shoes improved. The shoe store moved up town and became the only shoe store in town. "I am sure that you would be interested in how the various members of our family sur­ vived. Actually our family was luckier than many people were. By that time. Uncle Frank had made his money and Mrs. Mudge never pressed the folks for money as long as they paid the interest on the farm. By that time the folks bad six cows, a brood sow. a small flock of chickens and seed saved from the previous crop, which made them pretty self sufficient. “Mother and I worked in the garden dur­ ing the growing season. We canned many quarts of vegetables and applesauce. Moth­ er did most of the work, but I learned all the steps in canning, from sterilizing the cans, to how tightly to pack the food in jars. Mother wouldn't allow me to take the cans out of the boiling water, but I could pack the jars and put the salt in the jar. making it ready for her to put the can rubber and the zinc top on and put it in the boiler. "The boiler held 16 quart jars of vegeta­ bles that had to boil for three hours and a half. With the old fashioned zinc tops the can lids had to be tightened while they were boiling hot. it was dangerous because if a can should break, the boiling water from the can would scald the person holding the can. Clara and the girls did much the same as we did, so with a little money we all at least had enough to eat. “Chester and his family had a little house on Knollwood Street in Lansing. He worked for Oldsmobile as a tool designer and draftsman and as his hours were cut back they had less to live on. He didn’t dri­ ve a gcxxl car. but was satisfied to live in a more laid back style, which made less change than for people who spent more and found their lifestyle had to be curtailed. There was some help from the city, as fam­ ilies could sometimes get loaves of bread and other commodities. Some families took all the bread that the city would give them and burned it for fuel. “We lend to think that welfare is a phe- Willits Family 1923. Back row, Clayton, Stanley, Wilson, Chester, Harold: second row, Luella, Helen, Clara; front row, J.J. Willits, Carrie Willits. nomenon of our lime, but there have always been families living wretched lives, existing on whatever came to them. 1 have told you the story of the Swamp Angels, when Moth­ er was a girl. They lived and died without hope. They never contributed to society and they Were hot riitssed when they were gone. "Wilson was manager of the Sears Roe­ buck Store in Hamtramck. Sears was a very strong company with its head in Chicago and numerous stores in different pans of the country. Hamramack was a rough part of the Detroit area settled by a big Polish pop­ ulation who supported each other by living close together. "The store was robbed three limes and set on fire once. Wilson’s wages were cut and his help was reduced to one man. Frank Tarkowski. Because Frank’s wages were also cut. Wilson gave him some money out of his own pocket. "Sears also did a huge catalogue busi­ ness. Their big catalogue was sent free of charge and ended up being used after the date had expired, in place of toilet tissue, which had not yet come into common use. The catalogue was quite a help to people living in the country as everything was described and pictures illustrated the mer­ chandise. The order was sent to Chicago and in a few days the merchandise was in your home. Tt wasn’t an easy job working in Chica­ go at the catalogue division. Nothing was automated and long lines of girls sat work­ ing as fast as they could. When I was at Northwestern in 1936, one of our tours was to see them at work. It was a most distress­ ing sight to see the girls working like machines, never looking up. After seeing them at work, the speed at which an order was filled didn t seem so wonderful. There was a large pool of girls from which to draw, so if you didn't meet your quota you were gone. It was your survival or you were out on the street. "Harold was never out of work, because he was hard working and could do any job on the farm. He w’orked for Uncle Ross breaking horses, as Uncle Ross did a thriv­ ing business buying and selling horses. Harold was married to Martha while he worked for Ross. She1 ’worked for Mr. Ross’s wife, Manha. so they were quite well taken care of. Martha had children, which gave him the role of father even though all of the children were married, except for Clifford who lived with Martha and Harold. Visits among families were infrequent, but letter writing kept the fami­ lies informed. A letter cost two cents and a postcard cost a penny. Mail service was excellent, as a letter mailed from the Mor­ gan Post Office would be received in Chica­ go the next day. It was a Sunday ritual for our mother to write to the family that lived away to keep them informed about the newsy doings at home. “I have left the story of Stanley and the Depression as he and Georgia were hit harder than most of the family. He had worked as a salesman for a number of years when people had money to buy only those things that they couldn't get along without. Frojn the time he was in high school in Charlotte. Stanley worked at any job he could get. He learned to cut meal in Porter’s Meat Market, a trade he put to good use after the folks moved to the farm doing the butchering for our folks and the neighbors. He worked as a bundle pitcher on Bill Cramer’s threshing machine. His positive attitude and good humor made him a favorite with the crew. ’The crew slept in the barn to be ready for work early the next morning. The house­ wife had a hearty breakfast ready for them at daylight she had been up most of the night to have breakfast ready. She was judged by meal she served. Her fame (or lack of fame] was spread from one thresh­ ing crew to another. Not only did the food have to be good, but she could never run out of any food. Meat and potatoes, vegetables and dessert, either cake or pie were a must for every meal.Siices of homemade bread were heaped onto platters to be replenished as it was eaten. Bread spread with home­ made butter was standard fare for that time. If chicken was the meat for the meal, sever­ al chickens were needed. The chicken was dipped in flour, seasoned with salt and pep­ per and fried in butler and lard. The broth from the necks and giblets was thickened and poured over fresh biscuits. “Stanley enlisted in the Marine Corps in World War I. Mother and I took him to Morgan to take the train io Detroit and from there he was sent to Quantico. Va. The fam­ ily was not surprised when a letter from him told us that he was company barber. “When he arrived in Brest. France, there were no tents. Soldiers threw their tarps on the ground and slept in the mud. The gov­ ernment bought Argentina beef. The quar­ ters were twice his weight. Stanley slipped on the wet floor and gave himself three her­ nias. “After he came back from France he lived at home for a time. He had a driving horse and buggy, but Model T Fords were gening more common, so Stanley bought a Model T Ford coupe in Hastings. He always knew he could do anything, so without instruction after he got the car started he drove it home. When he came into the yard he went around and around until he figured how to stop it. from that time he had no trouble and he never had an accident with his car. "He was no longer satisfied to bounce from one job to another, so from that time on he worked as a salesman. He worked for the Ralston Purina Company selling farm­ ers on the value of Purina feed. He was suc­ cessful and built quite a clientele for the company. “Stanley was always on the lookout for a job that would give him some challenge. He got a job with the Heinz Pickle Co. His ter­ ritory covered Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. This necessitated that he be away from Michigan. He was one that had a strong attachment to his family, so he came back to Michigan and worked for the Exice Battery Co. "It was at this time that the depression hit. All companies suffered losses as no one had money to spend. Because Stanley had quite an income for the time-he spent mon­ ey on a Willys Knight car. which had to be turned in for a second hand Model T Ford. He walked the street taking any job he could get. but the streets were lined with everyone looking for work. His shoes start­ ed to wear out. so he stuffed paper in his shoes and finally he pasted rubber soles to the bottoms of his shoes. Georgia baked cookies, and Stanley sold a few in Jackson. "One Saturday night they had a little money, but not enough to buy much to eat. When lie got home he asked Georgia if the) should buy groceries or should the) go home. They took the money and bought gas. How far they could go on the gas? At that time a little gas was left in the hose after a car was filled. When the) came to a gas station he drained the little gas probably no more than a cup full into their gas tank. They made it home to a warm fire and a steaming cup of coffee The) could have come home to stay and allowed the folks to keep them, but he always knew that some­ thing would come along and the) could make it on their own. When they were ready to go home the folks gave them pota­ toes. dried beans, meat, vegetables, both canned and fresh, butter and milk. We filled the gas tank and gave them what money we could spare. "In times of stress people rally around and help each other. Because we lived on the farm and were quite self sufficient father and mother were able to help others. One such person was Lee Bail), in his 70s. who lived with his sister Minnie, in Nashville. "When the folks heard of Lee and Min­ nie’s plight the) sent word that they would give them 75c and two meals a day. They gave him potatoes and every vegetable from the garden They sent home butter, milk and loaves of homemade bread. Any food left from a meal was also sent home with Lee. With gas at 25c a gallon he could run his car to the farm for a week. The rest of the money was used for whatever the) had to have. With sugar at 5c a pound and coffee at 35c a pound, a dollar went quite far." Next week, the final part of Helen s story and a tribute. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate Fite No. 02-23372-DE Estate Ol GUSTY MARTHA COOK Date of btfth: July 16. 1927. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Gusty Martha Cook, who lived at 12633 Blue Lagoon Road. ShetoyvAe. Uctagan died January 19. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Anthony Gene Cook (Co­ Personal Representative), named personal rep­ resentative. or proposed representative, or to both the probate court at 409 South County Une Road. Tekonsha. Michigan 49092-9731 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months alter the date of publication of tins notice. Stephanie S Fekkes (P43549) 629 West State Street. Suite 203 Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-8844 Anthony Gene Cook (Co-Personal Representative) 409 South County Une Road Tekonsha. Mctngan 49092-9731 (517) 767-5322 (3/7) PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eUMc adtmiuBc tn thw newv piper t* ubject»ihe Far Houmoq Act and the Civil RiSht. Act which collectively make tt illegal k> IRVING TOWNSHIP 3425 Wing Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Board of Review Meeting Schedule Fair Homme Cemer ■ 616-451-2980 The HUD toD free irlepkone number for the heunnt unpwwd h l-MD-927- Your local source for a comfortable car buying experience. The Irving Township Board of Review lor 2002 will be held at Irving Township Hall on Monday. March 11th. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.; Tuesday, March 12th. 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Thursday. March 14th, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Written protests should be mailed to: Irving Township. 3425 Wing Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058. and should be received by March 11th. Tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers tor 2002 are as follows: Multiplier is 1.1919 Multiplier is 1.1256 MuWieris 1.0000 Multplieris 1.0881 Multiplier is 2.2212 Agriculture is 41.95 Commercial is 44.42 Industrial is 50.00 Residential is 45.95 Developmental is 22.51 Kathee Pierce, Supervisor Irving Township Ryan Madden Call me today PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING The Board of Review (BOR) win meet at 9.00 a.m. on March 5. 2002. at the Praineville Township Hall. 10115 South Norns Road. Delton. Ml 49046, to review the Assessment Roll The BOR win meet with the public on Monday. March 11. at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (noon); and 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and Fnday, J4arch 15th, at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p m., and any additional days if necessary to hear appeals Written letters of appeal are expected no later than Monday, March 20. 2002. Can for appointment. 616-623-2664. Tentative equalization ratios and multipliers by classification for 2002 are as follows: MulUpUer C11M ■0E $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC’ An tndepetxfent Licensee of B Dry Systems Inc 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. XUrtgan 4900*. • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Richland. Michigan 49083 • 629-5252 PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1'4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS ___________ 616/945-56Q7___________ Agricultural Commercial Industnal Residential Personal Property 42 50 25 48 50 63 00 85 10 00 1.1729 1 0000 1 9342 1.0395 1 0000 The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, property classification, poverty exemptions or percentage of qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by the Assessor Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxil­ iary aids for services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at BOR upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by wntmg to the address above or calling (616) 623-2664. Mark A. Doster, Supervisor Prairieville Township �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 TK team state runner-up; individuals start today by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The high school wrestling season wraps up this weekend with the State Individual Finals at The Palace of Aubum Hills. The competition stretches across three days, be­ ginning this afternoon at 2:30 and culmi­ nating with championship matches on Sat­ urday at 4:30 p.m. Nineteen area wrestlers will participate. Here's a breakdown by division, including year in school and season records: Division 2 Hastings 130: Mark Peake, sr., 35-11 145: Mike Case, sr., 45-1 Lakewood 130: Aaron Stahl, sr., 38-8 140: Brandon Carpenter, so.. 36-10 145: Tommy Pett, jr., 42-5 152: Ben Best, sr., 38-6 Middleville 112: Josh Bowerman, so., 48-3 119: Mike McKeown, so., 46-6 189: Matt Erb, sr.,49-5 Caledonia 103: Brandon Cance, fr.. 38-4 112: Matt Kilmartin. so.. 35-5 160: Ryan Dykhouse, so., 30-11 215: Jake Klapmust, sr., 43-6 Division 3 Delton Kellogg 160: Jim Sweat, so.. 36-14 189: David Overbeek, sr., 47-2 189: Aaron Schallhom, jr., 42-12 215: Dustin Morgan, so., 42-10 Division 4 Maple Valley 125: Brandon Brooke, jr., 35-5 130: Ben Boss, fr.. 43-9 TK 2nd in state Three weeks ago, after the 1 llh-straight O-K Blue title for the Middleville Thomapple-Kellogg wrestling team, state pollsters ranked the Trojans behind the team from Allegan in Division 2. TK promptly beat the Tigers 33-27 for a district title. The next week, pollsters inserted Ste­ vensville Lakeshore ahead of TK. The Tro­ jans bounced the Lancers 36-19 for a re­ gional title. After a 43-29 state quarterfinal win over Sparta last Friday night, Middleville met Mason in the semis on Saturday, and the higher-ranked Bulldogs met the same fate, 40-17, setting up a championship clash with top-ranked Lowell. That’s where the pollsters got it right. Lowell confirmed its destiny — and its man said. "Reeder's win was a big one. and so was Kyle Fletke’s." Mark Price earned a major decision (14­ 3) at 160. Josh Tobias took a 6-3 win at 171. and Matt Erb pinned his opponent at 189 (1:51). TK had won five straight matches, led 31-6. and never looked back. Randy Benedict got a quick pin (:55) at heavyweight and Josh Bowerman won 4-0 at 112 to close out the scoring for the Tro­ jans. “Everyone did their job." Lehman said. "Wc had to keep some matches close, and we did." Mason didn’t gel a pin until the last match, and along with Mike McKeown’s effort at 125. Dayne Fletke held his own at 140 (a 6-2 decision), as did Alec Belson at 215 (8-4) and Kurt Huntington al 103 (7-2). Mason had a team point deducted before the heavyweight match for a technical vio­ lation against its bench. TK 43, Sparta 29 The Trojans opened this state quarterfi­ nal with two straight pins from Josh Bow­ erman at 112 (3:35) and Mike McKeown at 119 (1:20). but Sparta took five of the next seven matches to come back and take a 24­ 22 lead. In that stretch. Pat McKeown notched a 13-1 major decision at 130 and Shawn Reil's opponent at 145 had to withdraw due to injury. With Reil leading 7-2 in the first period. Mason's wrestler was momentarily knocked unconscious and could not con­ tinue. Josh Tobias came to the mat with the Trojans trailing, built a 5-0 lead in the first period of the 171-pound match and led 7-3 in the third. Mason’s wrestler caught To­ bias for a near fall, but Tobias reversed it and held on for a crucial 9-6 victory and a slim 25-24 lead. TK’s heavies then look over to seal the win with three straight pins, including Matt Erb at 189 (2:58). Alee Belson at 215 (4:55) and Randy Benedict at heavy weight (1:55). The Tro'ans march into the state meet. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ranking — as the best team in Division 2 with a 58-12 win over TK in the state finals Saturday night at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, winning its first-ever state title after finishing second the last three years. The Red Arrows, dominant in both team and in­ dividual competitions this postseason, would not be denied on Saturday. “Lowell just beat us up." TK coach Tom Lehman said. “They got on a roll and there wasn't much wc could do." TK (35-6 this season) took a 6-0 lead in the final on wins by Shawn Reil and An­ drew Reeder. Reil bolted out to a 9-0 lead at 145 pounds and finished with an 11-7 decision, and Reeder capped off a great day with a hard-fought 13-7 decision at 152. Reeder scored crucial points in the waning seconds of both the first and second periods to steadily pull away. Lowell took an 11-6 lead with a pin at 160 and a technical fall at 171, but Matt Erb earned a pin at 189 (2:46) to put TK up 12-11. Those were the last points for the Tro­ jans as Lowell won all nine of the remain­ ing matches, including six pins and two major decisions. Pat McKeown lost an epic struggle at 130. 16-14. The Red Arrows beat Center Line 51-18 in the quarters and Eaton Rapids 53-16 in the semis. “Our kids worked their tails off to get here, and you can’t take anything away from them." Lehman said. "We’re very pleased and proud." TK 40, Mason 17 Just prior to the semifinal matchup against the Bulldogs. Coach Lehman pre­ dicted a narrow 2- or 3-point outcome that could go either way. The Trojans made sure it was their way and then some, rattling Mason from the first match and turning in great perform­ ances from lop to bottom. TK struck before the first wrestlers even took to the mat, sending the Bulldog side­ line scrambling by moving Mike McKeown up a weight class to compete in the 125pound opener. McKeown did his job and kept the match close, dropping a 13-6 deci­ sion and surrendering only 3 team points. Pat McKeown followed up with a pin at 130 (3:16), and TK had a 6-3 lead it would never surrender. Kyle Fletke got a huge 6-5 win in a tight match at 135, and a pin by Shawn Reil at 145 (2:24) gave TK a 15-6 lead. Sopho­ more Andrew Reeder stepped in at 152 and shocked the Bulldog* with a 4-2 win in a gutsy match that waJacoreless through two Shawn Reil is in control against Mason. periods. “In order to be in this position (compet­ ing in the state tournament), you have to have some other kids come through," Leh- Swimming: An ounce of prevention and fun (Guest column) Not long ago there was plenty of debate in Hastings about a proposed community swimming pool and recreation center. I had to curb my usually loud tongue, for indeed 1 knew I was plagued by personal bias. Because of my personal experiences, most of which involve my family, I have been a longtime advocate of not a chicken in every pot. but a public pool in every community. When my wife and I returned to live in West Michigan nearly 16 years ago. one of the first jobs she took was as director of the summer swimming program at the Wayland High Schocl pool. She taught a lot of kids as young as 2 and 3 years how to swim, a task that shouldn’t be overlooked because we are blessed with so many lakes near where we live. We are blessed because lakes are beautiful places to swim, fish and rec­ reate. but if you don’t know how to navigate in water, they can be a curse. Wayland’s pool has been a place for people of all ages to gather for fun and learning. It has been a place for Boy Scouts to have a special fun meeting, a place for a church group to have an outing. There may be a cost, but it’s minimal, just enough for the schools to be able to pay for operating the facility. However, some who opposed a pool in Hastings last year offered up the time-hon­ ored argument that it would be used mostly by high school kids for instruction and com­ petitive athletics. Using that logic, no community should have a gymnasium because it’s primarily used by high school kids for instruction and competitive athletics. Indeed, a public poo) would be used most often by children and teenagers during the day for physical education classes and for competitive team practices. I see absolutely nothing wrong in that. The important thing is to set aside time in which people in the community also can take advantage of the therapeutic powers of a swimming pool and perhaps just have a place to have a good time without having to pay outrageous pices. At the risk of being horribly biased again. I’m a huge supporter of competitive swim­ ming at the high school and junior high levels. One big reason is that my son. Robby, is a member of the Wayland swim team and is preparing to take part in three relay events this weekend at the state meet at Eastern Michigan University. But it goes beyond just that. I’ve seen as many as 50 to 100 junior high kids, who otherwise wouldn’t have a lot to do after school, try swimming as a sport. These might be kids who have come to the conclusion that they’ve already been written off for competition in basketball, soccer or wrestling and the like, or they may be kids who just want to try something rather than hang out and get into trouble. If we can get 50 to 100 boys and girls off the streets or to leave their latchkey situa­ tions to join junior high swim teams, we’re looking at an ounce or maybe even a pound of prevention in the juvenile crime department. That alone could be worth the price of Josh Tobias turned it around against Sparta... Kyle Fletke notched a big win against Mason. ...and Alec Belson started the rally that beat the Spartans. (Photos by Perry Har­ din) building and maintaining a pool. • t Because my son has competed in swimming since he was in the seventh grade. I’ve seen him learn a great deal about what it means to be part of a team and working to­ gether in cooperation to reach a common goal. The Wayland High School swim team is a particularly tight-knit group that features its members all bleaching their hair at the same time, shaving their heads together, eating dinner together, having pizza parties to­ gether anJ most of all supporting each other visibly and vocally during the meets. Matt Cowall knows what it’s like. He swam for the Big Reds of Lansing Sexton High School more than a few years ago and still enjoys taking in a meet now and then, even though he doesn’t know any of the participants. I’ve had just as much, if not more, fun watching competitive swimming over the last five winters as any parents would watching football, basketball, baseball, soccer or any other sports. But next year is Robby’s last. It is my fervent wish tha: many parents of Hastings Saxons in the near future receive ihe same privilege I’ve had. It has enriched the lives of my family, other team members and ultimately the community. I hope Hastings embraces the swimming pool it will have as an opportunity to en­ hance their quality of life. Thai’s what it truly is. I know. I’ve been there. — David T. Young, editor The Trojans and their trophy. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 - Page 11 Lakewood last spike squad standing after districts Three county volleyball teams played their way into district finals last weekend, but only Lakewood brought home a title to qualify for regionals. TK saw its record-setting season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to host Otsego in one district final, and surprising Maple Valley advanced to the final of the district it hosted before bowing out 2-1 to Leslie. Lakewood won its district at Charlotte over a field that included Hastings. The Lady Vikes advance to a regional playoff on Saturday at Hamilton, opening against South Christian at 10 a.m. The other semi­ final match between Byron Center and Hol­ land Christian begins at 11:30 a.m., with the championship game to follow. The winner moves on to the state quar­ terfinal round at Three Rivers this Tuesday. Mar. 12. The state championship is Mar. 15 and 16 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Lakewood wins Charlotte district The Lakewood varsity volleyball team ended (he regular season ranked third in Class B and looked every bit that good on Saturday in Charlotte, winning its 10thconsccutive district title in convincing fash­ ion. In front of a typically supportive crowd, the Lady Vikes swept league foe and dis­ trict host Charlotte (15-7. 15-2) and then Portland in the finals (15-2. 15-4). Char­ lotte advanced with a first-round win over Hastings, and Portland beat Caledonia to reach the finals. Lake wood's Kcagan Krauss had 15 points, three aces and 14 kills. Jessie Buche had 10 points and seven aces, and Shawna Buche had 14 points and three aces. Ashley Frost led the team with 37 as­ sists. and Linsey Buche dominated the net by slamming 20 kills and eight solid blocks. She also picked up 17 digs. Beth Ludema helped with 11 slams and seven blocks. Charlotte 2, Hastings 1 The Lady Saxons went down fighting in districts, losing to the hosts 15-9. 11-15 and 15-9. “We played well and ended the season on a positive note." Hastings coach Gina McMahon said. “Wc were able to play good defense and were able to run some of­ fensive plays. Passing was on. serving was on. and overall we just did a nice job. “We worked hard and fought Frck to win the second game, but we just cou’dn’t get it together enough to win that third game ” Hastings* Erin Bradley capped off her senior season with six kills. Junior Court­ ney Oakland had four aces and four assists, and senior Ashley Deline contributed strong blocking al the net. I^esiie 2, Maple Valley 1 Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team put forth a great effort at the district tourna­ ment h ho* .cd on Friday, losing in three games to Leslie in the championship match. BCCS reaches ACSI Final Four Barry County Christian School will have a chance to defend its 2001 Association of Christian Schools boys* basketball title af­ ter winning its regional tournament last weekend. The Eagles are on to Algoma Christian in Kent City this Saturday for a 9:30 a.m. semifinal matchup with Oakfield Baptist. The victor advances to the 2002 champion­ ship game al 2 p.m. against either Cadillac Heritage or Lakeside Christian. BCCS beat St. Matthew's 71-44 in the regional semis. A 29-point first quarter catapulted the Eagies out to a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Josh Lamphere showed no lingering ef­ fects from his ankle injury and led the charge with 22 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Adam Lamphcrc scored 19 points, and Eric Lamphere had four steals and three assists. In the regional championship against Lakeside Christian, another fast start led to a 17-3 BCCS lead after one quarter, and the two teams traded baskets for the rest of the game in a 59-43 win. Adam Lamphere and Joel Strickland were the lop scorers this lime with 16 points each. Strickland added three assists and three steals. Josh Lamphere had 10 rebounds and four assists, and Eric Lamphere had five assists and six steals. “We’re playing with a lot of balance right now.’’ BCCS coach Jim Sprague said. "The girls played great." Maple Valley coach Kelly Becklin said. "No one ex­ pected us to make the finals, and wc did. Wc just came up a little bit short, but the whole team hustled and played hard to­ gether. "They ended the season on a very posi­ tive note.” The Lady Lions peaked for the playoffs and advanced by sweeping both Dansville (15-13. 15-7) and Bellevue (15-4. 15-13). Maple Valley took the first game against Leslie 15-7. but the Blackhawks recovered to take the match 15-13 and 15-9. Valley’s Miranda Farr served 31 points and 12 aces, and Jessica Mansfield had 24 points and five aces. Kyndra Root had 13 service points. Krystal Root led the team in assists with 29. Jessie Grant had 12 kills. Ashley Gordenecr had 11, Camille Wieland had eight and Miranda Farr had four. Wieland had seven solo blocks to her credit, and Grant had three solo blocks. Grant and Gordeneer each had seven block assists. Farr led the squad in digs with 10. fol­ lowed by Kyndra Root with nine and Chayla Robles with eight. “Camille Wieland and Miranda Farr had tremendous final games for us (as sen­ iors)." Becklin said. Otsego 2. TK 1 After setting a school record for wins this season, the Middleville ThomappleKellogg varsity volleyball team had its sights set on a district title Saturday at Ot­ sego. TK reached the district final, but the host Bulldogs had plans of their own and took the title in three games. 8-15. 15-7 and 15­ 9. The Trojans swept Plainwell 15-10 and 15-7 to reach the finals, while Otsego pulled out 2-1 wins over Wayland and Al­ legan. Ferris inks DK's Roth Maple Valley advances in OT Beating the same team twice in six days is impressive. Beating that team with two late come­ backs — the second on its home floor in the district playoffs — is very impressive. The Maple Valley basketball team erased a five-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime, and then beat district host Spring­ port 70-65 on Monday night to reach the district semifinals. The Lions rode a 30point fourth quarter to beat the Spartans 64­ 59 on Feb. 26. “We showed a lot of character, having to come back to beat them on their own floor.” Maple Valley coach Jeff Webb said. Darin Thran led the Lions again with 33 points and five rebounds. Nick Jones scored 16 and had five assists, and Devin Phenix scored nine. Valley was back in action last night in what became an all-SMAA tournament. The Lions played Leslie, while Olivet played Dansville in the other semi. Results were not available by press lime. Winners advance to Friday’s 7 p.m. championship game. Michigan Dealer Selected by National Liquidator to Sell Surplus Vehicles to the Public Over 800 New and Used Vehicles will be pooled and liquidated at a Regional OUTLETfor $49 down then just make payments By Willard Stawski, Automotive Commentary J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 our location to be their Michigan outlet. 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"So far FORD for Wayland Ford levels. Wholesalers and we’ve as Dealers are becoming concerned. “We’ve felt 15.400 has caused used helped over well as 800-WAY- gel LAND Chevy. the effect locally," says into some great cars... me local consumer really Mike benefits Kelley, general customers from these for Wayland Ford and Chevy are Wayland regional sales." Surplus Wayland Ford and Chevy, "right selected located just off US 131 at Auto-Owners Insurance now we’ve got over 300 because of their central Life Home Car Business top-line cars priced with location and dealership payments below $249. some as low as $79.40 a size. "We’ve only got a few days to move 800 month, it’s unprecedent­ cars." pendent insurance agency. Lyno*. Mathcu* Life Health Financial Services Cindy Buckland MeltMa Suter Farm Business Trucking Communication With People Who Care We Process COLOR FILM! to compete at the college level came rather recently. “I never really thought about (playing in college) until high school, but it became a drcam as soon as I started on varsity (as a sophomore)," Roth said. Roth was attracted to Ferris because of its strong Industrial Arts program, his cho­ sen field of midy. Dan*is the sen of Dr. JoS Roth and Jade Roth, both of Delton. Delton-Kellogg High School senior Dan Roth has signed to play football for Ferris State University next fall. Ferris plans on using the 6-2, 305-pound Roth at several positions along the offen­ sive line. Roth was All KVA and All Barry County at tackle last season for the Pan­ thers. Roth has played football for 10 of his 18> years, but The'ndtion that he might be able TK runs over Delton, 91-48 The opening game of tbe boys’ basket­ ball district playoffs at Middleville on Monday night was a study in the good, the bad, and the ugly of up-tempo basketball The good: Score points in gobs, and do it quickly. The bad: Turnovers. When the final buzzer sounded on this frenetic game, it was all good for victorious TK. all bad for Delton, and as ugly as the 91-48 score would indicate. Neither team has been afraid to ran-andgun all season long, but 37 turnovers by the Panthers made it easy for the Trojans. By the end of the game. 14 of TK’s 15 players had scored. “We got it handed to us tonight,” Delton coach Mike Mohn said. "They put a 1-3-1 press on us and we proceeded to hand them the ball for layup after layup." TK had struggled with slow starts in its previous three games but erased that trend against Delton. The Trojans built an 18-13 first-quarter lead up to 37-18 at the half and 64-32 after three. “We came out with a good, aggressive mindset and got after it early." TK coach Kurt Holzhueter said. Chris Fmkbeiner had 16 points and five steals for TK. Brian Yeazel had 12 points and six rebounds. Brett Knight and Bobby Roush scored 11 points each, and Justin VanSpronsen had eight assists. Senior center Scott Styf capped off his Delton basketball career with another dou­ ble-double. He had 12 points and 10 re­ bounds. Junior Chris Gillfillan had eight points and seven boards. TK advanced to play Hastings last night. Results were not available at press lime. Lakewood, off since winning a share of the Capital Circuit title last Friday, plays Way­ land tonight at 7:00. The two winners battle for the district title on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Pennfidd 76, Ddton 67 Despite four scorers in double figures, the Panthers couldn’t close a substantial mid-game gap and fell at Pennfidd Mar. 1. closing the regular season at 4-16. A 43-28 scoring advantage in the second and third quarters erased an early Delton lead and proved too much to overcome. “This (game) was another tough one for us.” Coach Mohn said. “We didn’t defend as well as we should have." Scott Styf and Chris Gillfillan each re­ curded double-doubles. Styf had 19 points and II rebounds, and Gillfillan had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Ron Bagley had 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and no turnovers on the night. Steve Bourdo also scored 14. Kevin Combs scored 21 for Pennfield. Delton’s Dan Roth (left) signs on the dotted line while DKHS football coach Rob Heethuis (right) and principal Paul Blacken (standing) look on. Delton Office 74e Hastings Office 623-5115 948-3720 Toll Free 1-8OO-223-359O Fax 623-8735 11260 Sprague/M-43 PO Box 100 • Delton. Ml Toll Free 1-888-223-3590 Fax 948-3744 511 W State St P0 Box 245 • Hastings. Ml Manager of Wayland Wayland ed." Surplus Huge rebates and dis­ liquidators will team up with financ­ source counts of up to $8,925 ing are the cause of much of USA™ to provide spe­ the excitement. "Surplus cial financing during the Liquidators has picked event. “We’ve got some AutoDebt Exit 64'. LIMIT 2 VEHICLES PER HOLSE HOLD Pud Advertisement. C21XI2 Surplus Liquidators X00-2W-4MX) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 The Hastings Wrestling Club will be­ gin practice on Tuesday. Mar. 12. Practices run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for kids sixth­ grade and younger, and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for seventh-grade and up. The cost is $25 and includes a club T-shirt. For more information, contact Mike Goggins at 945­ 5290 or Dennis Redman at 945-2223. Lakewood grad Brian Reed helped the Youth volleyball Lakewood High School senior Derek Coppess has accepted a football scholar­ ship to William and Mary College, a Divi­ sion I-AA school in Williamsburg. Vir­ ginia. Off the field, the 6-2, 190-pound quarterback/receiver plans to pursue a degree in Business and Marketing. Coppess currently plays for the Lakewood basketball team. 8th Grade Blue The eighth grade Blue volleyball team traveled to Forest Hills Nonhem and came up with a win over a previously-undefeated team. The scores were 15-13, 7-15 and 15­ 3. High scorers were Jodi Jolley (19 pts.); Brooklyn Pierce (5 pts.); Krystal Pond (3 pts.); Lauren Azevedo (2 pls.). Nicole Cor­ dray (3 pts.). Aces came from Kaila Burch (2); Nicole Cordray (2); Jodi Jolley (4); Krystal Pond (2). Team spikes came from Natalie Pennington (2); Kelly Wilson (2). Hastings grad Virginia Jennings had two points, three rebounds, three steals and an assist for the University at Buffalo women's basketball team in a season-end­ ing first-round MAC Tournament loss at Northern Illinois on Mar. 2. The Bulls fell [YMCA STANDINGS YMCA Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Winter League Relativity ............................................. 38-10 Wolverines...........................................33-15 Hastings Manufacturing ................... 32-16 Pandl .................................................... 27-21 Flcxfab.................................................. 20-28 No Name ..............................................18-30 Cordray ..................................................6-42 YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Varney Construction............................. 10-1 11th Frame Lounge ...............................9-2 Other Body Shop.................................... 8-3 Blair Landscaping ................................. 6-5 Hastings Family Dental ........................ 5-6 Browns Custom Interior........................ 3-8 Viking .......................................................2-9 Nexel ...................................................... I-10 B League Generation Gap .................................... 11-1 Michigan Custom Excavating...............7-5 Drill Team ................................................7-5 Flexfab.......................................................6-6 Richies Koffe Shop................................. 4-8 Hastings Mfg ., ... r .. .,... .1-11 Game Results * Varney Construction 68 vs. Family Dental 60. Nextel 53 vs. Blairs Landscaping 73; Generation Gap 55 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 51: Drill Team 50 vs. Hexfab 60; Ritchies Koffee Shop 52 vs. Hastings Manufacturing 40; Other Body Shop won by forfeit over Viking. Albion College tennis team beat Kalama­ zoo Valley Community College with a 7-6 (7-4), 4-6. 6-1 victory at No. 5 singles on Feb. 23. The Britons are 2-3 on the year. 56-41 and finished with a record of 9-19. Nikki Meredith (7 pts.); Jamie Vanboven (5 pts.); Sophie Stovale (6 pts.); Kristi Tolger (5 pts.) Youth wrestling The Hastings Middle School wrestling team defeated East Rockford at home 70­ 32. Winning for the Saxons were Tim Eerd­ mans, Jeremy Redman. Steve Case, Nate Hodges. Tim Bowerman, Ashtin King, Malt Eldred, Chase Todd. Garret Walker. Jackson Hoke, Jesse Lemon and Mike Bekker Winning in the exhibition rounds were Corey Engle. Milch Gahan. Kevin Barcroft, and Lee Selby. The HMS wrestling team also beat Crestwood 92-15. Winning by pins were Tim Ecrdmans. Jeremy Redman, Jordan Carley. Tim Bow­ erman. Ashtin King, Kyle Quada. Matt El­ dred. Chase Todd. Garret Walker, Jesse Lemon, and Justin Krul. Also getting wins for the team were Rusty Burgdorf. RJ Mor­ gan, Steve Case. Nate Hodges, Matt Donnini and Mike Bekker. Winning in the exhibition rounds were Steve Bolo. Justin Carroll, and Ken Shellington. The HMS grapplers raised their record to 6-0 by beating North Rockford 84-24. Winning on pins for the Saxons were Steve Case. Mitch Gahan, Tim Eerdmans, Ashtin King, Brandon Black. Chase Todd, Garret Walker. Jesse Lemon. Mike Bekker, and Justin Krul. Winning on voids were: Rusty Burgdorf, RJ Morgan and Jeremy Redman. Winning a major decision was Tim Bowerman. Wrestlers winning in the exhibition round were Tim Varner. Matt Donnini, David Cole, Andrew Cuddahec, Scott While and Jcrin Voshell. 7th Grade Blue The seventh ^rade Blue volleyball team traveled to Forest Hills Nonhem and lost a hard fought match 14-16, 1-15 and 6-15. Lindsay Savis and Kristina Dobbin led all scorers with 7 service points each. 7th Grade Gold The seventh grade Gold volleyball team faced Valleywood with all three games go­ ing to Valleywood by scores of 15-11 each. Scorers for the team were: Kaltee McCar­ thy (2 pts.); Lacie Hughes (5 pts.); Danielle Oakland (4 pts.); Dana Shilling (6 pts.); Leanne Pratt (4 pts.); Erika Swartz (3 pts.); Alyssa Case (5 pts.) Hannah Case. Kaitlyn Mason and Kayleigh Delcotto all posted spikes to help the Saxon effort. Nicole Me­ ade added great passing and Erin Huke gave several great sets. The team continues to improve in serving and game strategy. The seventh grade Gold volleyball team played against Slate AAU Champs from Pi­ newood. The team played a much improved defensive game with several three-hit vol­ leys and digs out of the net. The following players scored for the Saxons: Katee McCarthy, Erika Swartz, Dana Shilling, Hannah Case, Erin Huke, Kaitlyn Mason, Lacie Hughes and Kayla Angeletti. 8th Grade Gold The eighth grade Gold volleyball team played Pinewood in its best defensive game this season. Leading the scorers were: Streams and Lakes Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 70; Troublemakers 63; Friends 62 1/2; Red Dog 57; Pinheads 54; 4 Horsemen 53 1/2; Thunder Alley 53; Sunday Snoozers 53; All 4 Fun 51; Happy Hookers 49: Lacey Birds 43. Womens High Gaines and Series - I.. Falconer 193-545: G. Otis 185-497; D. Dutcher 195-481; K. Stenberg 167-465; J. Huss 132-361: M. Simpson 171; C. Barnum 165; B. Cantrell 150; L. Boze 147. Mens High Games and Series - R.Guild 244-671; D. Dutcher 244-590; C. Shook 192-542; D. Allerding 164-411; M. Keeler 203; M. Snyder 203; B. Falconer 197; B. Hodges 179. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 64 1/2; Who’s Up 60 1/2: Threesome 56 1/2; Hastings Bowl 51; Brown and Sons 50; King Pins 48 1/2; Middle Lakers 47; Just Us 44; Tweety and the Gang 44. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 211-572; C. Mugridge 202­ 562; M. Lawson 170; C. Haywood 169; D. Hard 101. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. Merrill 181-519; S.Teunnessen 146-406; S. Lambert 156-401; S. McKee 207; M. Get Ready for of Michigan RM HH. WMM a CHUNK ADD1TKMAL Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 66-34; Pet World 60-40; B. C. Transit 58.5-41 J; B&R Testing 52­ 48; Hastings Bowl 51.5-48.5; Coleman Agency 47-53; Mills Landing 465-53.5; Stefano’s Pizza 45.5-54.5; Miller’s Exc. 45­ 55: Shamrock Tavern 44-56; Cedar Creek Gro. 44-56; Richie's 40-60. High Gaines & Series - G. Oaks 195­ 524; B. Reed 129; K Ward 126; N. Kloosterman 184-504; T. Daniels 198-530; G. Potter 159; L. Miller 159; C. Hurless 172; L. Perry 172; K. Covey 161; A. Smith 191; S. Snider 173; C. Nurenberg 171; T. Hen­ drick 153: S. Reid 190; C. Keller 182-505; C. Curtis 144; D. McCollum 188; T. Soya 198-507; T. Cross 162; J. Madden 194; D. Staines 226-537. Stream MAP Winter Sportswear / anti outerwear save 30% 22-14; Viking 20-26; Allstate 17-19; Yan­ kee Zephyr 10-26; Bye 3-33. Men’s High Games & Series - M. Christiansen 198: P. Scobey 212; D. Blakely 212-599; L. Johnson 204; B Christie 157-429. L. Porter 221-549; R. O’Keefe 212-567; D Clements 211-537; D. Thompson 183-517. Women’s High Games & Series - T. Maurer 151; A. Larsen 193; B. O’Keefe 159-436; C. O’Keefe 244-575. LOST STREAM MAP Why every angler and boater needs this map It is rsliaulttl tint 10% of aU tbe angers catch 90% uf the fish. Rrpnllesv of which froup you fall into...lhert‘sa sure way Io up your odds...simply try new ftshinp walers. Now. with this map you cai find hidden streams and lakes. Michi-an is loaded with peal fishinf walers. ..many uf them 01 er looked. From the shop now at Botn Cun A Taeiae Shop, me. BOB’S GUN ANB TACKLE SHOP, INC 2208 West M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 2 AUes West ol Hastings on M-37 3 M-43 Phone 618-945-4108 The STREAM MAP GT MICHGAN resembles another map—i."nwn to AuSahle River to all of the Great Lakes tributaries to the frre Marquette River...thousands of miles of streams, lakes and rivers on both tbe upper and lower Pennsylvania anglers as the 'Lost Stream Map.' The 'Stream Map of Pennsylvania' was completed in 1965 after a thirtyyear effort by Howard Higbee, a lormer Penn State Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in peninsulas are now easy-to-locate on one map. i»a n is tbe the first and Professor llifbee s* Stream Map of Michigan onlv lii-lth detailed map of its kind. This new 4-foot-by4-fwI 4-foot-by-4-foot ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE OF MEETING stream and lake He painstakingly plotted by hand, the location ol 45.000 miles of streams onto a 3 by 5 toot streams & lakes. RAVE REVIEWS ’ll is amazingly detailed and map. The map sold extremely well—unto it names some creeks n me was lost several years after n fug Mohawk Valley that can't appeared n port Incredibly, the prime: even be found on The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 8060 Tasker Rd., Bellevue Michigan 49021 on March 5 at 7:00 pm to organize and receive the rolls. entrusted with the original drawing and topographic maps ’ pouting plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee s 30 —John Pitarres. OBSERVERDISPATCH. years of work to a landfill Utica The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall. 8060 Tasker Rd.. Bellevue Michigan 49021 on March 11 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm and March 12. 3 pm to 8 pm. On March 14 at 7 pm to hear protest. became a prized fisherman’s The Assyria Township board will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or pub­ lic heanng up 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Assyria township Clerk. Debbie Massimino at 758-4003. Mike Boles. Supervisor The few remaining dog-eared copies 'If you're looking for the possession Professor Higbee was most definitive maps ever offered 5400 tor one of his last maps. created depicting every And state agencies were forced to keep single creek, river, stream, their copies under lock and key pond and lake then Professor Higbee's Stream Experts told Professor Higbee that repents were impossible because lie maps were printed m non-pholographic blue Then, in 1991. at the age of 91. Howard Hgbee s dream came true. Computers made n possible to repnnt I me map Holding an updated map. Maps' are without question the finest.' —Howard Brant. THE NEWARK STAR­ LEDGER “It is in showing where to find oul-of-the-way trout Howanl said. "I never thought I'd live streams that makes the map to see this day' such a treasure to the Then, by combining Professor (I color map shows virtually all of the 35.000 miles of Michiptn creating a map ol the highest detail possible—a map that shows every Z (4 fisherman ' Higbee’s knowledge with computer technology—me STREAM MAP OF TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT. MICHIGAN was created Johnstown Tuesday Trios Kenny Lee Builders 54.5-37.5: Cook Jackson 53.5-38.5; Need Help 52-40; Troub'e 51.5-40.5; CCBC 47-45; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 43.5-48.5; Seebers Auto Body 43-49: Hastings Bowl 40-52; 3 Fats 38-54; 3 Blind Mice 37-55. High Games and Series - D. Dutcher 172; B Brook 164; S Zalewski 169; W. Mam 161; B. Hayes 193-533; S. Snider 172; P. Ramey 157; R. Brummel 161; V. Green 155: L. Trumble 205-578; P. Cogswell 167; J. Conger 157; R. Miller 226-572; A. Kean 177; S. Vandenburg 246­ 617; B. Vugtevecn 187-505; JJ Phillips 174; D. Seeber 163; T. Franklin 153; J. Rice 174; N. Hook 201; S. Pennington 166; T. Redman 190-515; M. Slater 152. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 54.5-37.5; Bennett Industries 51-41; Hamilton Excavating 51­ 41; Kent Oil & Propane 42-50; Railroad Street Mill 41.5-50.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 36-56. Good Games and Series - J. Gardner 152-394; J. Rice 176-457; L. Elliston 205­ 546; S. Drake 172-476; J. Doster 162-443; K. Doster 144-356; N. Potter 188-443; K. Fowler 184; J. Hamilton 170-467; E. Ulrich 187-485; B. Hathaway 167; T. Redman 135-374; B. Maker 183-475; K. Kirchhoff 141-380; D. Snyder 205-545: T. Christopher 171-457; G. Potter 167; C. Hurless 192-492. Recreation Bowling League *3 Freeport Elevator 20; Kevin's Kronies 19; Hastings Bowl 17 and The Kruncher’s 16. High Games and Series - M. Martin 208-201-558: K. Phenix 533; K. Wanland 532; H. Wattles 201-215-224-640; J. Miller 206-207-602; S. Anger 233-584; and D. Lambert 235-618. Wednesday P.M. Seebers 69.5-34.5; Nashville 5 Plus 66­ 38; Haircare 62-42; Eye & Ent 60-44; Mace’s 58-46; Railroad St. Mill 52-52; Girrbachs 46.5-573. High Game and Series - K Becker 198­ 240-170-608; N. Thaler 145; E Mesecar 158; G. Otis 175-501; C Falconer 157; B. Moore 177-429; B. Norris 152; B. Gathaway 166; S. Drake 163: J. Doster 159; N. Bectel 172; L. Elliston 192; J. Rice 188; M. Snow 145; G. Potter 172. Senior Citizen’s #1 Senior 64-40; Friends 62-42; Butterfingers 62-42; Russ’ Harem 6^-43; Girrbweh's W.S-43.S: Wetland 60-44; M­ M's 60-44; Jcsiek 58-46; Sun Risers 58-46; Woodmansee 55-49; 4 B’s 54-50; Pin Pals 54-50; King Pins 51.5-523; Hall’s 50-54; Early Risers 46-58; Kuempel 453-583; Schlachter 28.5-753. Womens High Game • S. Merrill 168; Y. Cheeseman 160; G. Scobey 176; J. Gasper 195; G. Otis 158; H. Service 163; B. Hathaway 183; C. Stuart 177; E. Ulrich 204; T. Poll 179; M. Barnes 188; S. Drake 180; E Mesecar 173. Women’s High Series - S. Merrill 457; Y. Cheeseman 453; J. Gasper 498; H. Service 459; B. Hathaway 467; C. Stuart 487; E Ulrich 505; M. Barnes 465; S. Drake 483. Men’s High Game - J. Beckwith 178; M. Schondelmayer 188; D. Drake 190; B. Brandt 176; L. Brandt 187; K. Schantz 173; W. Birman 186; D. Hart 196; D. Walker 155; D. Barnes 188; W. Woodmansee 166; G. Forbey 166; C. Haywood 171; G. Waggoner 179; D. Edwards 225; D. Stuart 196; N. Thaler 158; R. Nash 182; C. Hathaway 202; D. Murphy 164. Men’s High Series - J. Beckwith 462; M. Schondelmayer 547; D. Drake 474; B. Brandt 452; L. Brandt 525; K. Schantz 459; W. Birman 514; D. Hart 550; D. Barnes 493; W. Woodmansee 465; G. Waggoner 478; D. Edwards 559; D. Stuart 483; N. Thaler 454; R. Nash 463; C. Hathaway 518. STREAMS I----------------------------- FREE GUIDEBOOK WITH ALL MAPS Pinpoint the best fishing in Michigan with this valuable guide. Easily locate over 5.000 streams and lakes shown on the Stream Map both alphabetically and geographically Your map and guidebook will take you to the top 443 select fishing waters-select waters for 14 species ol gamefish. The Lady Saxons seventh and eighth grade girls’ basketball team won the season ending tournament Sunday. Feb. 10, at the high school, winning all of its games. They beat Gull Lake in the first game, 46-26. Natalie Pennington scored a game high 14 points. Brook Pierce tossed in 10, Jodi Jolley contributed 9. Krystal Pond and Avaiatteroied or towed ALSO AVAILABLE n heavy gauge Jamie VanBoven each had 4, Erika Swartz LIFETIME GUARANTEED gtass-hke ciea-amnatai wnte-on wtpear.d Kelly Wilson contributed 2 apiece and ofl surface. w«i brass eyelets lor easy hangng PffiOTITY MAH. BtCLUMD Ka:ee McCarthy had 1 point. ___ MUnbylFTROCLEDmacisi postage S24 45 ea In the second game the girls beat Otsego. ___ Ml 4 FT by 4 FT FOLDED ma&(S) postage pad S24 45 ea 34-16. Brook Pierce and Jodi Jolley each ___ W4FIb»4FlLAMHA!EDrnap(S)po$Uge»C $4445ea had 8 points. Natalie Pennington had 5 and was 3-for-3 at the free throw line. Erika HCM ROLLED Nt) LAMWTID MAP S***D M A SW STOWff TDK Swartz tossed in 4 points, Krystal Pond contributed 3. Danielle Oakland grabbed 4 tone_______________________________________________ rebounds and had 4 steals, and Katee ________________________________________ McCarthy. Kelly Wilson and Jamie Uy Suu_____ bt_______ VanBoven had 2 points apiece. MM. TO In the championship game, Hastings again defeated Otsego. 36-26. Brook Pierce scored a game-high 15 points, Natalie Pennington tossed in 6, Erika Swartz scored P.O. Box 188 5. including a three point play, Jody Jolley had 4. and Kelly Wilson. Krystal Pond and 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Jamie VanBoven each had 2. Katee Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 McCarthy had 3 blocked shots. 6 rebounds and 4 steals. "OMER YOUR COLOR STREAM MAPS J-AD GRAPHICS �The Hasnngs Banner - Thurway. March 7. 2002 - Page 13 Maple Valley teachers, district seek arbitrator by Shawna Hubbarth Staff Writer The Maple Valley Education Association and the school district will go to an arbitra­ tor who will decide the fate of what Super­ intendent, Clark Volz calls a mistake in which 33 teachers were given a 14.8% in­ stead of 9% pay increase this year. Teachers work within a pay matrix, in which they usually retrieve a raise for each additional year (or step) they are with the district The mistake, said Volz, came about in an effort to boost starting teachers’ wages in the district. To do that, he said, it was negotiated in the contract to get rid of the zero step, which was the base rate sal­ ary for starting teachers. By eliminating this step, teachers coming into the district would start off at the 1 step, which the year before was what a second year teacher was making. Volz said the year after the 0 step was eliminated, it was negotiated to also elimi­ nate another step in an effort to boost teachers wages upward. The problem came when some teachers should have stayed on a step. Staying on the step they would have still gotten a pay raise, but had to consider themselves on the same step number for two years. The mistake, he said, occurred when the office accidentally bumped them up, giving them the 14.8% raise instead of the 9% they should have gotten. So while overall most teachers were get­ ting the customary 9% increase, these teachers were getting an enlarged increase, he said. Volz said the mistake was found in Janu­ ary, when the budget was being updated “It was our intent to raise the teachers’ salaries, but it was never our intent to give a double step.” he said. “Wc have paid 33 employees a 14.8% increase and were budgeted to give a 9% ” But the local teachers’ union insists this was no mistake, and this increase was bar­ gained in the teachers’ contract. Teachers retrieved pay checks in accor­ dance with the negotiated contract until Feb. 15.” said Michigan Education Asso­ ciation Uniserv Director Karen Sherwood. “Then their pay was cut. This has left some teachers facing serious financial problems." Volz said two weeks after the mistake was found, a letter was sent to the affected teachers. Area man arrested twice for drunk driving HAST1NGS/YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Plainwell man arrested by the Hastings City Police Feb. 25 for driving with an illegal bodily alcohol content of .14-percer.t was arrested again the next night by the Barry County Sheriff's Office for driving with a .13-percent BAC. The man. who has not been arraigned on either charge, also had $15,000 cash in a bag inside his vehicle when he was arrested by Deputy Rob Horrmann after the man drove up on the scene of an accident on Yankee Springs Road. In the first incident, Hastings police re­ sponded to a report of a possible drunk driver in the Felpausch parking lot at 12:30 a.m. Officers followed the car out of the parking lot and witnessed the car travel to the right side of tbe road “jerking” back to the left slightly as it came close to the curb. The car also weaved before it stopped for the officers, police reported. The man told police he had two drinks before driving the car that night, which was registered to an Ohio woman. In the Feb. 26 incident, the man ex­ plained that the large amount of cash was his life savings and that he would rather lock it in the car until bonding out of jail. “He began adamantly denying that the money was in any way related to narcotic sales,” police reported. Officers called a drug sniffing dog and one marijuana cigarette was found inside the bag with the money. The suspect was lodged in the Barry County Jail on $100 bond for suspicion of drunk driving. He is also facing an additional drunk driving charge and charges of forging a vehicle registration plate. “By law, we had the ability within a sixmonth time frame to go back and claim the overpaid money," he said. "It was my deci­ sion at the time to try to minimize the im­ pact of our mistake and to hold them harm­ less and not claim the money already paid. We sent a letter, and wish to adjust their pay back to the 9% increase." Volz said that an offer was pul on the ta­ ble that would keep the raise in effect for the rest of the year, and then go with the 3.5% increase next year, to even things out but that proposal was rejected by the union. “We arc extremely sorry this mistake happened in the first place," he said. “It would have been easier to let it go, but it’s not our right to give that money away. We have a responsibilty to the tax payer.” Volz said the extra increase would cost the district about $78,000 this year alone and would compound itself every year for the duration of the matrix, which tops out after about 11 years. Sherwood insists that no mistake was made, and that the increases were all pan of the contract. “If there was a mistake, then there were 33 mistakes made and those people got 10 paychecks, which me&ns 330 mistakes, that’s a lot of mistakes," she said. “We have 33 of our newest people taking a pay cut in the middle of the school year." "The teachers are very upset,” she said. “We have one young man who left Lansing and took a pay cut, and bought a house and started a family based on that promise, and now that promise is broken. We have amounts of $1,500 to $2,000 a year being taken away from our teachers, and that is a significant amount." Sherwood said, “The Maple Valley Edu­ cation Association, an affiliate of the Michigan Education Association, has filed unfair labor charges with the Michigan Em­ ployment Relations Commission. Specifi­ cally, the association charges that the board repudiated the collective bargining agree­ ment. Additionally, the parties have agreed to an expedited arbirtation hearing before arbitrator Patrick McDonald within the next 45 days regarding the matter. The finding will be final and binding on the parties.” “We will accept the arbitrator’s dec*sion either way," said Volz. “If it is found we did somehow bargain that in the contract, then we will accept that.” “We are not trying to short pay, but be honest about a mistake that was made," said Volz. “We cannot erase the mistake, Synopsis Hope Township Special Board Meeting February 26. 2002 Call to order. All board members present Aporoved Salary Resolutions, employee wages. Sexton Contract. Bank Depos'tory. 2002­ 2003 Meeting schedule Discussed proposed 2002-2003 budget for the Budget Hearing Township Flag prototype Meeting adjourned at 10:44 p.m Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patoda Albert, Supervisor (3/7) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made >n the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Joel Fulford, a single man. of 5850 Bivens Road. Nashville. Michigan 48824. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), a Michigan Corporation. of 2505 East Pahs. S E.. Suite 200, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. dated January 19. 1998. and recorded in the Office of the Register cf Deeds lor the County of Barry, m tne State of Michigan on January 21. 1996. and recorded in Document No. 1006654, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $82,425.73. and no proceedings of having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, Notice is hereby given that on March 14,2002. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 48 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION (FKA GREEN TREE FINAN­ CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION), does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: PARCEL 3: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19* 12" EAST. ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SA!D SECTION. 1329.33 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 1/2 IF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION: THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 56' 30' WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. 575.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 19' 12" WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST SECTION UNE. 396.00 FEET; THENCE NORTF 88 DEGREES 56' 30- WEST. PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, 300 00 FEET,. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 19-12" EAST. 896 00 FEET TO SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 56‘ 30" EAST. ALONG SAID NORTHLINE 300 00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six(6) .months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period Shan be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By. DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 £ Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (3/7) but we can handle it honestly after the mis­ take n found and that is what we are trying to do. We are certainly not saying these teachers are not valuable to the district or to the children they teach. These are great teachers. We just don’t have the right to perpetuate this mistake over and over at the taxpayers’ expense. We have offered to minimize the impact through claiming them harmless and offering to secure them at this rate for the rest of the year.” Sherwood does not see it as that. “When the contract was settled late in 2000, the teachers were promisted salaries competitive with surrounding districts. Less than two years later they are working under a broken promise,” she said. rL f join us at the Hastings Area Your local “one stop shopping” connection £ for all your party and event planning needs n Location: Grand Rental Station 575 Tanner Lake Road Date: Saturday March 9, 2002 Time: 10 am to 2 pm j| W • Weddings • Business Events • Open House • YOUR Celebration ■ MtM MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L SHAEFFER and TONYA L SHAEFFER, husband and wife, of 1329 S. Hanover Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE. INC . Mortgagee, dated the 28th of June. 2000. nnd recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July. 2000 in Register No. 1046626 Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to EQUI­ CREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, the sum ot One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Nine & 18/100 ($118,379.18), and no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of March. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the hignest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the buridmg where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), ol the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.84% per annum and all legal costs, charges, anu expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by 'aw. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece ol parcel ot land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows. to wit PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE. NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MWUTES EAST 76 FEET. THENCE 89 DEGREES 39 MIN­ UTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76 00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SEC­ ONDS WEST 200.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Dunng the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, foe property may be redeemed, except foat m foe event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 6003241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated. 2/7/02 EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for Equicredit 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste .470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (3/7) fc Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A. Jurecic. a single woman (original mortgagors) io Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 2000. and recorded on August 28. 2000 in Uber Document No. 1048675. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 37/100 dollars ($174,832,37), including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p m .on April 11. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part ol the East 1/2 of foe Southwest 1/4. Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Delton Township. Barry County, Michigan, desenbed as: Commencing at the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 630.0 feet along foe East fine of said Southwest 1/4 to the Race of Beginning; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330.0 feet along said East tone; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress, and uttety purposes over 66 toot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning al a point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 484.0 feet from the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 0C seconds West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.47 feet along a 500.0 toot radius curve to the right, foe chord of which bears South 26 degrees 13 min­ utes 57 seconds West 133.08 feet; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds East 138.42 teet; thence Southeasterly 70.82 teet along a 200 0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which boars South 45 degrees 58 minutes 33 seconds East 70.45; thence South 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds East 121.39 feet; thence Southerly 123.12 feet along a 200.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 18 degrees 11 minutes 46 seconds East 121.18 feet; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 feet to foe Place ot Ending cf said easement. Tbe redemplton period Shan be 6 monfo(s) from foe date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham tans, Ml 48025 Rte 9200122144 Hawks (3/28) FAST SERVICE plus QUALITY PRODUCT! CITY OF HASTINGS j | Party it Event Planning Expof NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given foal foe Zoning Board ot Appeals wfR hold a Public Hearing in foe City Hal. Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. March 19.2002, at 7:00 -p.m. The purpose ot foe Puttee Hearing is for foe Zoning Board of Appeals to hear public comments and make a determination on a variance request by the Barry Intermediate School District. 555 West Woodtawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan. The applicant has requested a variance from Section 9O-1O86(a) ot the City of Hastings Code ol Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the construction of an accessory building closer to the rear yard set back than the minimum requirement of 40 feet. ( See map and legal below) Legal description: CITY OF HASTINGS COM AT THE E 1/4 POST SEC. 7-3N-8W, TH W 963 86 FT TO POB. TH N 330 7 FT. TH W 385.66, TH S 330 7 FT. TH E 385.66 FT TO BEG EX S 66 FT FOR HWY FW 1 Gourmet Man with drug lab arrested CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A 41year-old Brooks Drive man was arrested by the Southwest Enforcement Team Friday for allegedly operating a drug production laboratory involving a firearm, using a fire­ arm in the commission of a felony and pos­ session of marijuana, habitual offender, third offense. Robert John Scholma was arraigned on the charges Tuesday when a $750 cash bond was set. He is also charged with vio­ lating probation and was released Wednes­ day on $25,000 cash bond. Information was not available from the Southwest Enforcement Team, an under­ cover drug enforcement agency, before press time Wednesday. A pre-exam hearing on the charges is set for Wednesday. March 13. at 8:30 a.m. LEGAL NOTICES Special Events Photography Shop x^QoitaC. & Qi^ts mow Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Haslings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to th* ‘ '^stings City Clerk at foe same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable ads and services upon five days notice to the ^liotociiarJuc Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTI\ E MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer, a single woman (original mort­ gagors) to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998. and recorded on May 18. 1998 in Document *1012082. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 26. 2001 in Document #1063685. Barry County Records and was assigned by sed mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., As Custodian Or Trustee. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001, in Document #1063737. and for­ warded to Barry County for re-recording Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is dtemed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THIRTY AND 30/100 dollars ($100,030.30). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on March 21.2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 13 of Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 ol Plats on page 1. Also Lot No. 32 of Shore Acres Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Pag? 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) tram the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL StaKons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fla *200118329 Stalions (3/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Danny K. Holcomb Jr. single man and Melissa L. Christie single woman (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 15, 1999. and recorded on November 17. 1999 in document #1038120. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nomi­ nee for Homeside Lending. Inc., its successors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001, which was recorded on September 10. 2001. in document *1066218. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT AND 17/100 dollars ($61,748 71). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or sc .ie part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on March 21.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and 74 of the Hardendorf Addition to the Village ot Nashville. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall Le 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated February 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte *200210845 Jaguars (37/7) Driver Race to abetter future Per Diem Pay < For Experienced Solos, Teams and Treinere 1-888-MORE PAY HI o (1-888-667-3729) EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GRADUATE STUDENTS NOTICE The Baltimore Township Board wil hold a pubic hearing on me proposed Township budget tor the fiscal year 2002-2003 al toe Baltimore Township Hai, 3100 E. Dowfcng Rd., on March 12. 2002. following the regular board meeting. The property tax millage rate pro­ posed to be levied to support the pro­ poser' budget will be a subject of this meeting. Robert A. Tremain A Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. FULLER AND DIANA FULLER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated January 2. 2001, and recorded on January 9. 2001, as Instrument No. 1053728 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand eight hundred seventy eight and 86' 100 Dollars ($79,878.88). including interest at 8.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm. on March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. North of the Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way. Together with an ease­ ment for ingress and egress described as: A stop of land 40 feet wide. 20 feet each side of a fine desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the North­ South 1/4 line of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, where said 1/4 line intersects the North line of Highway M-79. said North fine also being the South line of the former Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way. thence North along said 1/4 line 100 feet, more or less, to the North line of said Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way and the end of said desenbed hne The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 21.2002 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IB A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Keith R. Assenmacher. a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank, successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. Mortgage, dated October 24. 1997. and recorded dnOciOber 30. 1997 in Document Numb* 1003452. Barry County Records. Michigan? oi^which mortgage there Is" claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY AND 02/100 dollars ($109,130.02). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pm., on March 28. 2002. Said promises are srtuated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 17 and 18 Charles E. Kingsbury Park, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed In Uber 3 of Plats, at Page 52. reserving the East 12 feet of Lot 18 of Highway purposes. Tbe redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unkss an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded m accordance wtto 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 .north(s) from the date of such gate Dated: February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trot! A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Read, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200132406 Cougars The Baltimore Township Board will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at tbe meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the Meeting upon five days notice to the township clerk. Tracy Mltehe*. 5786 Henry Rd , Hastings. Ml 49058. 948-2268. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On Monday, March 25. 2002. at 7:00 p.m., Assyria Township will be conducting the following meetings at the Township Hal on Tasker Road, just east of M-66 Budget Hearing A copy of the budget may be obtained by contacting the Clerk at 616.758.4003 and wil also be available at the meeting. The Annual Meeting for Assyria Township will be held immediately following the Budget (3/14) CORRECTION Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission member Jim Kinney said he did not say that he did not believe a docu­ ment (pertaining to the county’s purchase of property) was legally filed. Another PZC member had made that comment about him in a story in last week’s Banner about the Commission on Aging project. County job service center ranks among top 5 in Michigan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barn- County’s Michigan Works! Sen­ ice Center has been rated as one of the top five job service centers in the state. “You should be very proud of your serv­ ice center." Elaine Furu-Baker. director of Workforce Development for three counties, told the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners last week. “The (Michigan) Department of Career Development, our funding source, does a mystery shopper program. They send peo­ ple posing as either job seekers or employ­ ers to the 100 service centers in Michigan to test our customer service. The Barry County Center was highlighted in the last quarterly report as one of the top five cen­ ters in the stale...They were very impressed with staff people there. Vai Eavey and Joyce Snow. They just did an excellent job." Furu-Baker said. “I like to think they do that for everyone because we’ve never been able to figure out who the mystery shoppers are. People sometimes have suspicions but we never really know..." She was al the County Board meeting to answer questions about the workforce de­ velopment agreement and explain the pro­ gram to new commissioners. The County Board voted to renew a joint workforce development agreement with Branch and Calhoun counties, the Work­ force Development Board, Chief Executive Officer Board and the Calhoun Intermedi­ ate School District (CISD) for the Michi­ gan Works! Program. Barry has heen part of that partnership since 1995 “to establish job training and workforce development programs designed io prepare youth and adults facing serious barriers to employment for participation in the labor force.” according to the agree­ ment. “We offer programs that serve the gen­ eral public - anybody who is looking for a job. looking for a belter job. looking for a full time job can get services at your Michi­ gan Works’ Service Center which is lo­ cated in the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict,** Furu-Baker said. The CISD serves as the sub-grant recipi­ ent and administrative entity for the three counties’ workforce development pro­ grams. With the Barry County Board’s approval last* wedd 'fhe phftriefship nfne^il goes through June 30. 2004. Any part) has the option to terminate the agreement at any time with 60 days notice. Furu-Baker told the County Board that Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkin­ son has been elected chairman of the Chief Executive Officers Board, which works in partnership with the 30-member Workforce Development Board. “We oversee a number of workforce de­ velopment programs.” she said. “The cur­ rent budget for the three counties is $6.2 million. About a million dollars of that money is spent directly through contracts here in Barry County and a little bit more of it in administration and marketing and some other funding that’s spread across all three counties. “We have some special funding for spe­ cific target groups including dislocated workers. Anyone who has been laid off from a job can get some special assistance and also re-training funds, and college tui­ tion to get re-employed as quickly as possi­ ble. We also have funding for low income youth. That’s also operated through the Barry Intermediate School District. “Probably the largest amount of money we spend in any of our three counties is our Welfare-lo-Work program that wc operate in conjunction with the Family Independ­ ence Agency.” Furu-Baker said. The job fair held in Barry County last September was “very successful” with more than 300 job seekers and 37 county employers participating. “It was our second largest job fair. We held four...We hope to be doing more of those. There may be one in the spring. “We’ve also launched a marketing cam­ paign...some billboards in your commu­ Hearing. A Special Meeting will be held following the Annual Meeting for the purposes of approving the budget. Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Assyria Township Board meetings will be held each month on the first Monday of the month at 730 p.m. If the first Monday is a legal holiday, toe meeting wd be held on the first Tuesday at 7:30 p.m The meetings wd be held on the first Tuesday at7:30 p.m. The meetings wtfl be held at the Assyria Township Hal on Tasker Road, just east of M-66 The folowing are scheduled dates lor fiscal year 2002/2003 April 1. 2002 May 6. 2002 June 3, 2002 October 7. 2002 November 4. 2002 December 2. 2002 January 6. 2003 Juty 1.2002 February 3. 2003 August5. 2002 September 3. 2002 "um. ; March 3. 2003 The Assyria Township Board will prov.de necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at any meeting or public heanng upon six days notice prior to each meeting to the Assyria Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the Assyria Township Clerk. Debbie Massimino. 7475 Cox Road. Belevue. Ml 49021 616 758 4003 CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 342 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTIONS 38-100 TO 38-106, OF DIVISION 4, OF ARTICLE II. OF CHAPTER 38. OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS ANO VEGETATION. nity...Thej say Michigan Works! connect­ ing jobs with people.’ The billboards have done a "wonderful job" of attracting people into the Service Center and into the pro­ gram. she said. A strategic plan has recently been devel­ oped to address and direct resources to­ wards five goals: • Increasing the use of employers’ devel­ opment plans for young people to help them with their career paths. • Strengthening the skills of current workers during the labor shortage of the past several years. “We’ve heard a lol from employers that the people we are sending them are somewhat lacking in technical skills.” she said. • Workforce readiness skills. • Improving adult literacy. She said such programs arc underway at the Michigan Career and Technical Institute and the Del­ ton Adult Education program. Some people may be able to get their training right in Hastings on-line, and that will be pretty ex­ citing when that happens.” she said. • Increasing the use and familiarity of technology across our community, espe­ cially for low income folks who don’t have access to technology. In other business, the County Board: • Directed County Administrator Mi­ chael Brown to establish a Drug Court Fund. Approximately 40 to 50 people arc expected to begin going through a new Drug Court system in the county. Commis­ sioner Clare Tripp said. Many of the people have to pay a fee to take part in the Drug Court, which may in­ clude counseling services. Commissioner Wayne Adams said, so initially perhaps more funds will be going into the fund than going out. • Approved the Barry County Web Site Statement of Policy. Commissioner Tom Wing asked if the web site could include the county budget. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said “legally, wc can publish any public document and the budget would certainly be one...lt would be cheaper than handing out paper copies - not that wc wouldn’t continue to do that as well, but if someone could get it over the internet wc wouldn’t have printing costs, and wc might even save some money.” “The purpose of the Barry County wch site is to provide useful information to the public and to provide an efficient means of sharing public information between county departments, agencies and the judiciary.” according to the policy. “All information is to be factual and without bias or opinion and will not be a forum for political com­ mentary or editorializing.” The policy provides general guidelines for the web site, responsibilities of the in­ formation services coordinator, elected of­ ficials and department heads; data criteria and emergency situations. “The Board of Commissioners, county administrator or information services coor­ dinator may suspend the regular operations of the web site to provide special assistance or information to web site viewers about an emergency situation or other exceptional event,” the policy says. • Approved a $21,843 emergency man­ agement performance grant agreement from the state. The purpose of the grant is to help the county develop and maintain an emergency management program capable of protecting life, property and vital infra­ structure in times of disaster or emergency. • Appointed Norman Francis of Hastings and Robert Nelson of Wayland to the Com­ munity Mental Health Board through March 31. 2005 and Dolores Mohn of Del­ ton to the County Substance Abuse Board through Dec. 31,2004. • Denied the livestock claim of a rural Hastings man who sought a $66 reimburse­ ment for 12 while rock chickens destroyed by a dog. “The reason for denial is that the owner of the dog that killed the chickens is known.” Commissioner Wayne Adams, chairman of the Central Services Commit­ tee. said. “Action through the Animal Con­ trol and the courts will try to get reimburse­ ment for them rather than the county (payIng)." The county pays for verified live­ stock claims when owners are not known. • Agreed to allow the Thomapple Garden Club lo use the courthouse lawn on July 20 for its Garden Thyme Market, held in con­ junction with the club's annual garden lour. Use the BANNER <\ complete copy of Ordinance 342 is available lor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in lull force from the date of its publica­ tion in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter lor the City ol Hastings Moved by Jasperse. second by Wood that Ordinance No. 342 be adopted Yeas: Bleam. Wood. Tubbs. Spencer. McIntyre. May. Jasperse and Campbell Nays: None Absent: Hawkins I. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 25th day of February 2002 is available at the City Clerk's Office Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give us a call at 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 - Page 15 ‘Skywarn’ volunteer training will be April 3 near Hastings As spring approaches, the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids will again provide training for the general pub­ lic all across the 23-county warning area to enable them to identify severe weather. ‘They in turn will con.'act our office during severe weather and pass along this information to aid in warning and advisory issuance. We gear the training so that most people will understand what to look for and how to report the information,” said mete­ orologist George Wetzel. “In tum, we will incorporate this into warning decisions, and then send out these reports as local storm reports (LSR). This provides us wi»h more accurate storm reports for your local area than we can receive from Doppler radar alone.” The Grand Rapids National Weather Service Office will be providing Severe Weather Spotter Training for the general public on Wednesday. April 3. for Barry County, he said. This training will qualify any persons in PENNOCK, attendance with the necessary skills to act as a severe weather spotter for their county and town. “The session lasts about two hours and entails a presentation created to show how to identify severe weather indicators of clouds and general weather,” said Wetzel. "You will also be shown how to report this information to the National Weather Serv­ ice to aid in weather warning decisions for your county, and those cities and towns around you.” The training will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 2600 Nashville Road just south of Hastings. For directions and further information, call local emergency management director John Hislop at (616)945-5303. Additional Information for SKYWARN Spotter Training can be found at the NWS Grand Rapids homepage at http://www.crh.noaa.gov/grr/main/other/index_skywam.html continued from page 1 richment.” In the latter case, exact determi­ nation of damages would be determined at trial, according to the complaint. "Wc flat out categorically deny there was any fraud.” Gee said. Dodge said that those charged under the False Claims Act can be proved to have in­ tentionally filed false claims if they "showed recklessness” in making the claims. Dodge said "the allegations in the complaint show Pennock Hospital acted in a reckless manner in relation to the billing code and took a large amount of money it was not entitled to.” The complaint against Pennock stales that tbe hospital “made no effort to ade­ quately train or supervise the individuals primarily responsible for Medicare cod­ ing,” and “did not conduct internal compli­ ance audits or generate internal tracking re­ ports to monitor compliance with Medi­ care requirements." DELTON PUD, continued from page 1 “...I think this is a proper and positive way for Delton to grow," County Commis­ sioner Wayne Adams said of the PUD des­ ignation last week before the vote. "I think we’ll have more control over growth as a PUD rather than zoned as R-2. “This is like a shot in tbe arm for Del­ ton.” he said. The project, when completed, is ex­ pected to add an estimated $14 million to the township tax base. About 35 acres of wetlands and open space will be preserved on the property, de­ velopers said. A community fitness and walking trail is part of the plan. Development on the property is proposed to take place in four phases, but developers have not yet determined what part of the project will be first. “We continue to meet with community leaders to set priorities consistent with the needs of the community.” according to a written statement presented to the County Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) about the project. "Water and sanitary sewer utility service are available at the site and will be con­ nected.” another document, given to the PZC. said. “The developer will furnish all necessary public water and sanitary sewer facilities within th: Hickory Point Develop­ ment." The PZC approved the PUD map change Feb. 8. Prior to PZC approval, the PZC held a public hearing on the request in January. The state of Michigan also has to approve the PUD designation. The next approval involves a final PUD plan, which would include a site plan ad­ dressing such issues as utilities, roads and the concept plan. The last approval required is a final site plan review to verify that eve­ rything has been done correctly. Developers are calling the PUD "relaxed residential” and hope that it "fosters the old fashioned notion of ‘neighborhood,’” ac­ cording to a written statement. "The primary model we arc replicating is the Trillium Plat in Vicksburg...In this plat, as with ours, the lots are smaller than some people might expect, which we believe prometes neighbor to neighbor contact," die statement said. "We have had a positive ex­ perience with a similar plat in the Richland area. We have built several houses in Englewood Estates, just west of the village of Richland The County Board approved the rezon­ ing map change on a vote of 7-0. Commis­ sioner Tom Wilkinson was absent. Patio furniture, grill stolen from cottage YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Four wrought iron chairs, a matching table and a Sunbeam gas grill were taken from a Johnson Drive summer cottage sometime between Feb. 23 and March 2, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Office. The cottage owner discovered the items missing March 2 and reported the theft to deputies. The incident remains under investiga­ tion. Gee said if the dispute was just a matter of repaying the government the alleged amount overbilled, "we’d write them a check tomorrow." Gee said the hospital “can survive” paying "what the error may have been.” However, he said, the dispute is over “whether or not Pennock Hospital is subject to any damages under the False Claims Act.” Dodge said the suit against Pennock was first filed in Philadelphia as part of a larger suit alleging some 100 hospitals across the U.S. improperly billed Medicare for pneu­ monia patients. The original suit was filed by Health Outcomes Technology, a private “whistle blowing” company that will be eligible for a percentage of any repayments collected by the government from the companies be­ ing sued. Under the provisions of the False Claims Act, Dodge said, private individuals with knowledge of fraud against the U.S. government can sue on behalf of the gov­ ernment. After the suit was filed in Phila­ delphia, Dodge said, U.S. attorneys in the districts where the various hospitals are lo­ cated investigated the suit’s claims. Dodge’s office investigated the Pennock claim, and then took over the suit from Health Outcomes Technology. Gee said the hospital was first contacted by the U.S. Attorney’s office in 1997. "We’ve been in discussion with them ever since.” he said. Sometimes more than a year would pass between contacts, Gee said. After Pennock employees were inter­ viewed in April of 1998, “they said they’d get back to us in a couple of weeks, and we didn’t hear from them again until Septem­ ber of 1999. We had discussions with them through November of 1999, and then we didn’t hear from them until March of 2001. Then, after April of 2001, we didn’t hear from them again until we received the com­ plaint this February." Dodge said Health Outcomes used statis­ tical analysis to investigate Pennock’s Medicare billing. Statistics quoted in the written complaint against Pennock claim that a certain type of billing code (billing code 482.89) is usually assigned to 33 per­ cent of hospitals’ pneumonia cases, but Pennock assigned that code to 49 percent of its Medicare pneumonia cases in 1993 and 63 percent in 1994. Assigning that particu­ lar code allowed the hospital to receive a larger reimbursement than it would have had a different pneumonia code been as signed, according to the complaint. The particular code in question is used when a hospital knows the specific bacteria causing the pneumonia but that bacteria is not listed in any of the other Medicare pneumonia billing codes. The lawsuit claims Pennock used code 482.89 when it should have used other Medicare pneumonia codes paying lesser amounts. The U.S. Attorney’s office filed suit in federal district court Jan. 30. The case was assigned to Judge Richard Enslen in Kala­ mazoo. A telephone conference on the mat­ ter is scheduled for March 18. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jack R Goldman and Norma J Goldman, (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated November 14. 1997, and recorded on November 17.1997 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc . Assignee by an assignment dated December 9. 1997. which was recorded on March 13, 1998. m Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 62/100 dollars ($59,808 62). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at oubiic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 26 Feet of Lot 617. The South 37 Feet of Lot 613 and the South 37 Feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 612, According to the Recorded Plat of the Village of Hastings, ail in the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-cj 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132897 Mustangs-B (4/4) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin W. Cochran II and Christine M. Cochran, hus­ band and wife, to BNC Mortgage. Inc., mort­ gagee, dated July 20.2000 and recorded July 26. 2000 a* Document No. 1047313. and re-record­ ed 08/11/00. as Document No. 1048047. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, u^der the Trust Agreement dated 2/1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation. as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to. Amortizing Rtskjenkai Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2001-BC1, without recourse, by assignment dated February 12. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven and 9/100 Dollars ($98.867 09) including interest at the rate of 12.35% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml to Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 11,2002. The premises are located in the Township ot Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 20 AND 21. TCDO’S ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PlAT THEREOF IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: March 7.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2/1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation, as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2001-BC1. without recourse. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 221.0370 (4/4) Driver Trarmfl No COL? No Problem W# school with fmnong available for those who quakfy Deemed by SBPCE School located r Stuttgart. AR Covenant Transport Training Center DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES *1 lw» Dr.. N. Little Rock. AR 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-687-3728) REQUEST FOR BIDS of this notice, the sum ot Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Five & 68/100 ($52,985.68). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue qf the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on the 11 th day of April, 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, si the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.2900% per annum and an legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: AR that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springe, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Tbe land referred to is located in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as: Part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20. T3N. R10W, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing on the East line of sa>d Section 20. 674 42 feet North of the East 1/4 comer of said Section 20 for place of beginning; thence West 208 7 feet; thence North 208.7 feet; thence East 208.7 feet; thence South 208 7 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated: 2/21/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (4/4) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cart E. Schwander and Ake* Schwander. husband and wife as joint tenants (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 5. 2000, and recorded on April 26. 2000 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned seid mortgagee .to Uwen National Bank, a National Banking Akaddation. as Trustee for ARC 2000-BC3 Mortgage Loan Trust, Assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 2001. which was recorded on January 25. 2002, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTYONE THOUSAND TWENTY-SEVEN AND 91/100 dollars ($251,027.91). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 18. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 9 West distant South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 3410 01 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 8; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds West 114021 feet thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 386 27 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 48 sec­ onds East 1140.23 feet to said North-South 1/4 fane, thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 385.62 feet to the piece of begmnmg Together with and subject to an easement appur­ tenant thereto tor private roadway, public uMitiee and ingress and egress purposes, to be used to common wrth others over a strip of land 66 teet wide. 33 teet each aide of a centeriine described as: Beginning at a point on the West hne of Said Section 8. distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 310 00 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 8. thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 66.00 feet, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 234 78 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 nvr. jtes 56 seconds East 1427.18 feet; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 542.62 feet; thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 1545 08 feet to the end of said desenbed easement The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 33400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200127439 Falcons Dustin’s Lawn Care & Snow Plowing The City of Hastings. Michigan, is soliciting bids tor its annual tree stump removal program. This work is to be bid (4/4) I HYDROSEEDING • THATCHING • FERTILIZING Aeration • Year-round Clean-up • Lawn Vacuum & Mowing Per Time • Per Hour • Per Season We Guarantee The Lowest Price of Any : LANDSCAPING SENIOR CITIZEN & Professional Lawn Care In Your Area HANDICAPPED Residential * Commercial 616-623-2272 DISCOUNTS on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any megutenties in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be m the City's best interest, price and other factors considered Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasuref. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan Removal Program." MORTGAGE SALE Defau-i having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by PAUL R. BLOSSOM and PATRICK A BLOSSOM, hus­ band and wife, of 11002 Chief Noon Day, Middleville. Ml 49333. Michigan Mortgagors, to EVERGREEN MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated the 19th of December. 1997. and recorded in the office of tie Register of deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of December, 1997 in Register No 1005793, Barry County Reoords. said mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28. 1998. Senes 1998-A, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS a DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Van Valkenburgh and Jennifer L. Van Vaikenburgh (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30.1996, and recorded on January 3. 1997 in Liber 682. on Page 385, Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as Nominee tor Homeside Lending, Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on February 11. 2002. to Instrument *1074594. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND FOUR AND 04/100 dollars ($111,004.04). including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on April 11. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 39 of Fairview Estates No. 2. according the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 6 of plats. Page 8. The redemption penod shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200123356 VA Number. 292960613888 Jaguars (3/21) 10% - 30% OFF RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALS YEAR 2000 TREE STUMP REMOVAL PROGRAM 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. March 19. 2002. at which time they shall be opened and pubiicly read aloud. Bids shall be submitted on a standard bid form available at the above address. Bid specifications are included with this form All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2002 Tree Stump NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 5. 1994. by Donald W Converse and Joberta L Converse, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, .o Hastings Savings & Loan. FA. now known as Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB, as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded m the office ot the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Micn.gan on Aprt 11.1994. m Liber 601. Page 736. and a cer­ tain mortgage executed on October 25. 1999, by Joberta L. Converse, a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mamstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Renter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on November 1. 1999 Document Number 1037436 (collectively the ‘Mortgages’), and on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid m the amount of Eighty-One Thousand Seventeen and 93/100 Dollars ($81,017.93) as of this notice, inducting principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgages, no surt or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any pan of the debt, secured by the Mortgages, and the power of sale in the Mortgages having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday March 28. 2002, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon' at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street Hastings, Michigan, that bemg the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for the County ot Barry, there win be offered for sale and sold to the h<ghest bidder, at public sate, for the purposes ot satisfy­ ing the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgages as foltows: LOTS 227, 228. 229, 230 AND THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/2 OF LOT 231 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES. UNIT 2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 860 Ogimas Street Hastings. Ml 49058. The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sate Dated February 28. 2002 Mamstreet Savmgs Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey, Esq. Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. Pl.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (3-T21) 1-888-744-2270 I Fax# 616-623-2273 Nextel ID 46*43445 - SEVERAL TRUCKS SERVING ALL OF BARRY & ALLEGAN COUNTIES - 10% - 30% OFF RESIDENTIAL &'COMMERCIAL I I �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 COURT HEWS: A former Eagle Scout was sentenced Thursday to sene two months in jail with credit for 38 days served on a conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Two other delivery and manufacture charges and one charge of furnishing alco­ hol to a minor went dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. Richard Stamm Jr., 27. of Burton, was given credit for 38 days served and was or­ dered to perform community service work in lieu of a $1,000 court fee. He was granted work release to perform the com­ munity service. "He’s the first Eagle Scout I’m aware of to come before circuit court.” said Barry County Prosecutor Gorden Shane McNeill. "He’s unfortunately a victim of past acts upon himself. He was victimized at the age of 12 and was able to achieve Eagle Scout after that, which indicates he can be suc­ cessful on probation.” Defense attorney William Doherty said Stamm is ready to "get on the right track." "Life is too short to keep screwing up." said Stamm to Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. "I want to get back to my family and get the counseling I need." "What kind of counseling do you think you need?" Fisher asked. "For my past history." answered Stamm. “Why do you think it’s appropriate to hang around with 15-year-old girls... chil­ dren?" asked the judge. "Are you a child?" "No sir." Stamm said. "It’s inappropriate." said Fisher. "Il’s to­ tally unacceptable and if I sec you again for something like this and I have an opportu­ nity to send you to prison, that’s what I’m going to do. You’re wasting your life and your talents. You should be ashamed of yourself." AMISH QUEEN LOG bed. Hand built, (mattress never used). In plastic, cost $900, 2 FREE GARAGE SALE sell $175 /best. (517)626-7089 signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get ( \t>iu < \ them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 FLEA MARKET A CRAFTS N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At at the Lake Odessa VFW the front counter. Hall, March 8th & 9th, 9amXnlitmaJ bA 4pm. To rent table call (616)374-4171. PACKAGING UNE AS­ SEMBLY: to SIS/Hr. + full benefits. Many shifts need­ ed! Great working environ­ OFFICE HELP: PART time office help in Lake Odessa ment! (616)949-2424 Jobline with variable schedule. Computer proficiency and phone skills a must. Consid­ erable public contact. High standards required. Reply with resume to: Manager, P.O. Box 565, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849. • Janet Baird. 33, of Delton pleaded guilty to one count of violating her proba­ tion by consuming alcohol and one count of being a disorderly person, both of which occurred at treatment facility in St. Clair County on Nov. 25 of last year. Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! 5 GALLON BUCKETS, $2 a piece. (616)943-7921 BERBER CARPET: 120 yards, autumn wheat. Bought, never used, cost $1,400, sell $495. (989)227­ 2986 BLUE LOVESEAT: like new, $175. (616)948-7921 for more information. ASSET PROTECTION, TRUSTS. TAX A FINAN­ CIAL CONSULTANT. FFR (616)299-0757. DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and exterior painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale A Jane Lester, (616)623OOOO. • Luke Rairigh. 23. of Nashville was or­ dered to spend one year under the terms of probation while awaiting sentencing on a charge of attempted delivery of marijuana. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in costs. If he is successful, the felony charge will be dismissed. And. on a conviction of possession of marijuana. Rairigh was to pay $1,000 in court costs and to spend 60 days in jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended if he is successful on one year of probation under the terms of Public Act 7411 of the Public Health Code. One count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and one count of driving on a suspended license were dismissed. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill told the court that Rairigh "has dug himself a considerable hole." and that "he has a lot of possibility and no one wants to see him fail." According to McNeill. Rairigh has three previous drun.< driving charges. Rairigh wanted his pre-sentence report corrected, stating that he has had only two prior drunk driving charges and that he has been involved in one accident rather than five. McNeill cited six accidents which oc­ curred between 1997 and 1999. "So let’s correct the report to indicate six accidents." Fisher told the probation de­ partment which prepared the report. Rairigh also objected to being assessed more than $1,000 for court costs saying the amount is excessive. "That’s about the cost of a pound of marijuana, isn’t it, or is it $3,000?" asked Fisher to which McNeill responded that $5,000 is more accurate. "Mr. Rairigh, you are either going to get treatment and change your lifestyle or you are going to spend time in jail. I’m not sure that message has gotten through to you." Fisher then ordered Rairigh to take a drug test at the probation department before proceeding with his sentence. The test came back negative. "rm going to give you a chance to change the direction you are headed." said Fisher. "1 hope you take advantage of it." Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ANTIQUE SHOW: Barry County Fairgrounds Expo Complex. On M-37, March 9- 10, two large buildings, quality antiques. Just north of Hastings, on M-37. Sat., 10- 6pm; Sun., 10-4pm, $2.50 admission. In other recent court business: A’< ill I \tiih / (inn ALL LAND CONTRACTS. 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Call for details (800)672-9604 • William Null whose age and address were withheld by the county clerk’s office, was placed on probation for 18 months un­ der the terms of Act 7411 of the Public Health Code for possession of metham­ phetamine. "He told the pre-sentence investigate' that ’I feel dumb. Now that I know how dumb it is to use methamphetamine, you should go easy on me. since it’s my Tint time," said McNeill. "He has nine prior misdemeanors. "Barry County is being in­ undated with methamphetamine. I intend to hold him to a higher standard." Defense attorney Louise Herrick told the court that Null has used meth for the last time. "My client assures me this is the last time he’s going to be before the court," she said. "His record doesn’t speak to that, but it’s the first time he’s told me that." "I don’t know how you’d get that idea based on his record," said Fisher who pointed out that Null was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol by con­ sumption in 2000 and 2001 and of mali­ cious destruction of property in 2001. "Now this offense," said Fisher. "You think it’s not a problem to be a teenager in possession of alcohol?" "It’s not a real big problem," said Null. "Ever since I’ve been in jail. I’ve been scared." • Judy Barker. 35. of Delton, was sen­ tenced to serve five years on probation with the first 12 months in the Barry County Jail and the last 11 months suspended upon payment of $12,000 and $250 court costs on her conviction of embezzling more than $20,000 from her employer. Wolverine Paving. Restitution is estimated at more than $33,000, an amount that will be disputed at a hearing May 10. Defense attorney David Kuzava had tried to adjourn the sentencing until after the restitution hearing due to a lack of evi­ dence tc support the $33,000 claim, but his motion was denied because Barker had agreed that $12,000 was the minimum amount to be paid back. "I don’t see a reason not to proceed." said McNeill. "She continues to nickel and dime the restitution. The pre-sentence re­ port references an individual who has been given break after break. Three of her four priors were felonies. Other than the Barry County Lumber restitution, I don’t see any accountability for this defendant." Barker plans to re-finance her house to obtain money for the restitution, said Ku­ zava. "I take a very dim view of this sort of thing." said Fisher. "It bothers me that a young boy can steal a TV and no one bats an eye at the punishment, but someone steals several thousands dollars with no violence involved and the view is, ‘we’ll See COURT NEWS, page 17 POLICE BGAT: Wayland man killed in head-on crash Y ANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Snowy and icy road conditions may have con­ tributed to a head-on crash early Wednesday that killed a 58-year-old Wayland man. Troopers said Philip McKiernan died when the car be was driving north on Patterson Avenue south of Bass Road at 7:45 a.m. was struck by an out-of-control pick up truck driven by 20-year-old Joseph Myers of Grand Rapids. McKiernan, who was not wearing a seal belt, was pronounced dead at the scene while Myers was taken by ambulance to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was treated and released. “Alcohol is not a factor and lack of seat belt use i« a factor in McKiernan’s death.’’ said Trooper Scott Sharrar. * The accident remains under investigation. Child recovers after snowmobile crash BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A 9-year-old girl who had been riding a snowmobile alone on her baby-sitter’s property was found unconscious Friday after the child lost control and struck her head on a tree stump at the edge of a pond, according to the Hast­ ings Post of the Michigan Slate Police. Trooper Donna Thomas said Shelby Dimond was treated first at Battle Creek Health System and then at Bronson Methodist Hospital for a closed head injury and a broken right thumb before being released to her home in good condition Monday. Dimond was driving the sled at 1:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Drake Road when the vehicle tipped toward the right. “She panicked, she grabbed tighter and activated the throttle.” said Thomas, “so she went faster.” Thomas said the sled was heading for a pond and entered a piece of ground which juts into the water. The vehicle continued over the edge, dropped from the five foot ledge and crashed into a tree stump. The girl’s helmet, which was not strapped on. flew off during the crash and Dimond suffered a blow to the head, Thomas said. The adult baby-sitter was inside her home when the crash occurred but later found Dimond unconscious near the pond. “She thought she was dead,” said Thomas, who did not issue a citation to the woman for failing to supervise the child. “1 don’t know that she could have prevented it if she had been outside watching.” Child’s leg tangled in snowmobile track SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY — A snowmobile accident Sunday in­ volving identical twin brothers left one of the boys with a crushed right leg. according to a report from the Eaton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies did not release the names of the victims. According to police, the brothers were on the snowmobile pulling an adult in a sled at 11:30 a.m. in the 11000 block of Mt. Hope Highway. “The 9-ycar-old driver went over a small hill and his twin brother's leg became en­ tangled in the track of the snowmobile,” deputies reported. “Sunfield Township Fire was able to extricate the victim and a helicopter flew the victim to Sparrow Hospital fromlhe scene.” •»«<« -n „, Also on the scene was Lakewood Community Volunteer Ambulance. “The victim suffered crushing injuries to his right leg," said deputies. “His brother was not injured, nor was the adult riding in the sled behind the snowmobile.” Speed of the snowmobile docs not appear to be a factor, said deputies and the acci­ dent remains under investigation. • ' According to the Department of Natural Resources’ published snowmobile regula­ tions, a person under age 12 may operate a snowmobile on property owned or con­ trolled by a parent or guardian with direct supervision by that adult. Employees suspected in grocery theft MIDDLEVILLE — Three night inventory stackers are suspected of embezzling hun­ dreds of dollars worth of groceries from the Middleville Market Place, a spokesperson from lhe Barry County Sheriffs Office said. Police said the 20- and 22-year-old males and an unidentified third suspect were caught in lhe act by their boss early on Friday. _____ “He saw them coming out of the store at about 6 un. with the groceries and eaHed us." police said. “Nick (deputy Siefen) caught one of them with the car so full of stuff there was barely enough room for the driver." _ , __ The suspects have not been arraigned and the incident remains under investigation. FBI seizes items from area home JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Though agents did not return calls to their Grand Rapids office Wednesday, a preliminary report has revealed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has seized a number of items from a home in lhe 1000 block of Long Lake Drive. The home’s resident returned to his home at 11:41 p.m. Feb. 25 and discovered the unidentified items missing and called 911 to report a break-in. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies responded and discovered a copy of lhe FBI search warrant on the man’s kitchen table. Deputies said the missing items were itemized and removed by the FBI. No other information was available before press time Wednesday because the investi­ gating agent did not return two calls to his office. The Barry County Sheriffs Office also declined to comment on the matter. Struggle with officers results In charges HASTINGS — A man found hiding under a vehicle at the home of woman who had previously obtained a personal protection order against him was not only arrested for the violation but also faces charges of assaulting police during his incarceration. Jason Thomas Dexter. 22. of Nashville, was arraigned Tuesday on two counts of as saulting a prison employee and two counts of resisting and obstructing police and was later released on bond. Officers had been called to the woman’s home after the occupant heard someone knocking on the windows. . After finding Dexter under the car in the 1000 block of Wintergreen Drive, Dexter al­ legedly had to be pulled out when he refused. , “I could detect a strong odor of intoxicants from Dexter’s breath. Officer Dennis Lajcak reported. "Dexter mentioned that he just wants to talk with (the woman). Dexter explained that he has been drinking and is on heroin. Also, Dexter stated that he has tested positive for AIDS.” After being arrested for the PPO violation and placed into the police cruiser, he alleg­ edly became upset and slammed his head against the divider/cage in the patrol vehicle several times, Lajcak reported. At lhe jail, Dexter allegedly mentioned that he was going to kill himself and refused to cooperate with officers when asked to remove his personal items from his pockets. Police said Dexter again began slamming his head, this time against the wall of the booking holding cell. While then uying to place Dexter in a restraint chair, he allegedly flailed his arms and struck Lajcak in the ribs and appeared to be preparing to punch lhe officer. A pre-exam hearing is scheduled for March 13 in Barry County District Court �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 - Page 17 cord. said McNeill, "but the plea agreement allows him to avoid jail.” "Jesse made a mistake and as a result of this, he lost his job." said his attorney. Mi­ chael McPhillips. The judge gave him until the end of August to pay $660 in court assessments. His wife. Sarah Koan. 21. was ordered to spend one year on probation while awaiting her sentence on Feb. 20. 2003 on one count of uttering and publishing. "She has no criminal history and 1 be­ lieve this situation was due to the financial stress she was under, having to support three children from two prior marriages." said her attorney. Amy Kuzava. "She re­ ceives no child support. She wouldn't have done anything like this had it not been for the situation." EWS: sweep it under the rug.' It’s timti for you to be held accountable." was still in the hospital at the time of the incident. Eberly then got out of the car and threw lhe cup of coffee onto the hood of the tow truck which the victim claims damaged the clear coat, though he cleaned lhe spill shortly after the incident. Defense attorney David Gilbert pointed out that the driver from whom the tow company wanted the money had not called for the towing services, but that the police had asked for the tow. The victim is asking for $8,000 restitu­ tion, which includes the damage to the hood, but also decals, which Gilbert says were not on lhe truck at the time of the in­ cident. and loss of revenue while the truck is being repaired. A restitution hearing will take place at • Carrie Risner plecded guilty to one count of second degree home invasion for entering an Orangeville Township home without permission and stealing a set of golf clubs on Oct. 2 of last year. Risner also entered a guilty plea to one count of possession of OxyCodone which occurred the next day. Risner is also incarcerated in Calhoun County while she awaits sentencing mere on a probation violation charge. Her bond in Barry County on the home invasion charge is $10,000 cash. She is also serving a sentence in Barry County for violating probation on a previous larceny conviction. She could be ordered to spend a maxi­ mum of 22 1/2 years in prison when she is sentenced March 28. the lime of • Phil Pratto, 47. of Coldwater, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer since June of last year. Pratto. who still owes $35,989 in court assessments on his previous arson convic­ tion, had been ordered to pay $7,500 per year, but paid only $2,000 over the past three years, the judge said. Pratto said he had been in jail for one of those years and failed to report because he was told he would lose his job if he contin­ ued to miss work to report to his probation agent. He originally was convicted as a habit­ ual offender on March 11. 1999 after burn­ ing a home at 1293 Mary Drive in Yankee Springs Township. • Larry Scott Madden, 34, of Shelby­ ville, told Fisher that since firing a gun at a woman, nearly striking her in the leg Jan. 19 as four children slept in his Orangeville Township home, he has been taking anti depression medication and seeing a thera­ pist. "My sobriety date wes Jan. 19," he said, while giving credit to a treatment program. "They help me understand the alcohol, de­ pression and anxiety. The counselor at Pine Rest has been helpful to open up to." Madden had a blood alcohol content of .09 percent when he used a .44 Magnum Colt revolver to shoot at lhe woman before police surrounded his Marsh Road home and took him into custody. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill told the court that Madden confinues to focus on his wife's actions rather than accept full responsibility for his own actions. "He has indicated that he doesn't appre­ ciate his alcohol problem.” said McNeill. Madden was "crestfallen when he did this," said his attorney, Jim Goulooze. "Coupled with alcohol, he was majorly depressed." said Goulooze. "He immedi­ ately went to his physician who put him on medication to help him with depression. He is clear and able to sleep. He has not had contact with his wife though he would like another chance in his marriage." Fisher responded by telling Madden that he must prove that he is truly trying to change his ways "You made mistakes in the past and did nothing about it so now you are in deep trouble," said Fisher "I’m going io delay your sentence for fou weeks and I’m going to continue to delay it to see if you are seri­ ous." Madden is charged with felonious as­ sault, using a gun in the commission of a felony, resisting police and domestic vio­ lence. He is free on bond. • Renee Batterson pleaded guilty to ut­ tering and publishing after stealing checks from a house in Assyria Township last April. Batterson is accused of writing those checks between April and July. One count of larceny in a building and one count of forgery are to be dismissed March 28 when she is sentenced on the ut­ tering and publishing conviction. • Daniel Eberly, 18, of Boyne Fails, pleaded no contest to one count of mali­ cious destruction of property worth less than $200. Eberly originally was accused of causing $1,116 damage to a wrecker owned by Ed’s Towing and recovery by tossing a hot cup of coffee, cream and sugar across the hood during a dispute with the driver. The driver testified that Eberly and his mother arrived at the Yankee Springs tow­ ing service Aug. 28 and asked if they could obtain items from inside the vehicle of a car which had been driven by Eberly’s brother in a crash. “I asked, ’are you the driver?’ and they said ‘no.’ and I said, ‘well, to get the con­ tents. you’re going to have to pay for the tow and then they said they just wanted to take pictures," the tow truck driver testi­ fied. "I said, ’what you need to do. ma’am, is tell your son to take responsibility for what he’s doing and to come down and pay for the tow." The driver told the court at a preliminary examination on the charges that the woman said, "so you’re not going to let me have pictures of the car?" to which the driver re­ plied, "no ma’am. I’m not. Like 1 said, you need to tell your son to take responsibility for his actions." According to testimony, the car’s driver March 21 ^8:15 a.m. Eberly could receh^#^ys • Eric Fitzpatrick. 22. of Plainwell, was sentenced to 30 days in jail On his convic­ tion of methamphetamine possession Sept. 19 in Orangeville Township. He was ordered to pay $1,000 court costs, to serve probation for two years and to undergo substance abuse counseling. Crime victim and DNA fees were also im­ posed. • Jesse Koan. 25. of Hastings, was or­ dered to spend 90 days in jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended if he is successful on two years pro­ bation on his forgery conviction. Koan has 17 misdemeanors on his re- • Jack Edu in Konecny. 52. of Shelby­ ville. was ordered to spend 90 days in jail with credit for 22 days served on his con­ viction of third offense drunk driving, a fel­ ony which carries a maximum possible penalty of either one to five years in prison or probation with 30 days to one year in jail, at least 48 hours to he served consecu­ tively and 60 to 180 days community serv­ ice and rehabilitative programs. Konecny was arrested by the Michigan Stale Police after he was found driving with an illegal bodily alcohol content on Jan. 2 on M-43 in Carlton Township. Troopers had been called to handle a two-car acci­ dent in which no one was seriously injured. "You look to me to be a very decent per­ son." said Fisher. "You are in a very seri­ ous situation. I’m going to give you a chance to change your behavior. You’re very fortunate you didn’t kill those people or you’d be off to prison today.” • Shawn Rowley. 33. of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by See COURT NEWS, page 18 LEGAL NOTICES Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles E. Morr and Sherri Morr husband and wife (onginal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 30.2000, and recorded on June 6. 2000 in Document 41045199. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee, by an assignment dated September 1. 2000. which was recorded on December 5.2000 in Document«1052597. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHTY-FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($93,085.71). mcludiag inter­ est at 9.000% per annum. j Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry Count Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m, on April 11, 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 and 3 of Block 2 of Samual Roush’s addition to the Village of Freeport Being in Liber 1 ol Plats on Page 23 according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shail be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Stallions 248-533-1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File 4200211750 Stallions (3/28) NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN We Make... .! COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... 99C TO THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the Township Board ol Rutland Charter Township at a special meeting held on February 20. 2002. adopted Ordinance S2002-89 Said Ordinance to become effective eight (0) days alter pubtcation ot this notice Interested persons may secure copies ot said Ordinance at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. between the hours ol 9 a m and 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays '.f f RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP •- ’ . 1 ORDNANCE NO. EFFECTIVE EIGHT (•> DAYS . AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning ot certain properties located within the Township and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. SECTION I Rezoning of Property in Land Section 24 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amend­ ed by the rezoning from the *AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT to ‘RE’ RESIDENTIAL ESTATES DISTRICT zoning classifica­ tion Property is described as RUTLAND TOWNSHIP NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 24-3-9 CON 10 ACRES. SECTION II r SEVERABILITY , Should «iny section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declara­ tion shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. SECTION III EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publica­ tion after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed. J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED on M-43 HIGHWAY ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax 618-945-0324 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUN.. MARCH 1O'H • 2-A PM SUN., MARCH 1O'H • 2-A PM 0* m 57 Sourn of Hastings to M 79 East 1 rrnw to south on McKf-own Ra . 1 1 2 miles to Dr M45 N and E of Hastings or W of wooatand to Martin Rd N1 i 4 mues to 3780 MCKEOWN RO. • HOSTINCS COUNTRY LIVING TMK-296 - Hastings Charter Twp. Hastings Schools ■ 6201 MARTIN RD. • WOODLAND • REDUCED S3,1OO TMK-293 - Woodland .wp, Lakewood Schools • 1998 Custom built, 1-1/2 story. 5 bedroom. 3-1.2 bath, full walk­ out basement farmhouse Features spacious center island kitchendining room MFL Lrvmg room with ceramc fire­ place. French doors to der.musc room. French doors to home office, family room with fireplace, maser suite w<tn pcuzzi. Re'go entry has off wraparound porch. 2 car garage. 3* - country acres off paved road, most ma,or appliances stay and possession at dose. New List Price $189,900 Remodeled 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 story farm house featuring 1997 formal dmmg room wrth maple floor and Iwg room with ceramic wood stove addition Newer Peiia Windows throughout. 200 amp electrical, roof. sdmg. furnace, Bradford White water heater, above ground pod. paved drive. 32x48 pote bam garage with power and concrete. 20x36 barn, private country location on large shaded lot List price $132,900 SELLERS/BUYERS . IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert L. Hinckley and Linnia Jane Hinckley, hus­ band and wife to NovaStar Mortgage Inc., a Virginia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 24 . 2000 and records * on March 3. 2000 in Document No: 104172- Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee by an assignment dated March 1. 2000 and record­ ed April 27, 2001 in Document No: 1058728, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tr«e date hereol the sum of Seventy Thousand One Hundred Twenty Six and 69/100 Dollars ($70,126.69), including interest at 9.740% per annum . Under the power of sale contained in saxl mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. March 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Township of Rutland. Barry County Michigan, desenbed as commencing al the North 1/4 post of said Section 3. Thence West 19 rods for the place of begin­ ning; thence South 10 rods: thence West 11 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 11 rods to the place of beginning. Ttie redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 7. 2002 The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Associates. P.C. 36150 Doquindre Rd. Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No: 6359.1901 Business Cards in FULL COLOR! It’s much more economical than you would think. (3/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE ObTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Mortgage Express. Inc . Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000, and recorded on February 21.2001 in Document No. 1055201, in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EqmCredit Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 2001. which was recorded on April 16.2001. in Document No 1058653. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 49M00dollars ($104,634.49), including interest at 13K0*eperannum. . Under the power of sale fcfttbned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 28.2002. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West thence East along said Section Une 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feet to point o( begin­ ning, except commencing at the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section Parcel thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet, thence West 334 feet, thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200130906 Wolves (3/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAlE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John T. Deason, a single man (original mortgagors) to First of America Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated Jufy 9, 1998, and recorded on July 15, 1998 in Instrument No. 1015070, Barry County Records. Michigan, and wa? assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its successors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000, which was recorded on December 28. 2000, In Instrument No. 1053334. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTWO THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 07/100 dollars ($92,039.07), including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 28, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 of Crystal Lake Estates Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 73. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: February 14, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200130892 Wolves (3H4) Request for Proposals Engineering Services City of Hastings, Michigan East State Street Reconstruction Contact us a call at. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS The City of Hastings issues the following Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional engineering services for the design, construction staking, construction inspection and coordination of materials testing of East State Street recon­ struction from the east Hastings City limits to Center Road. Proposed construction will consist of removing the bitumi­ nous surface, cracking and seating the concrete pavenent. necessary drainage improvements, structure adjustment, resurfacing and other related work. Ail correspondence relating to this RFP shall be submitted to: Tim Girrbach Director of Pubic Services Hastings City Hall 201 East Slate Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Proposals may be mailed or personally delivered to the City of Hastings City Clerk/Treasurer. Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. April 2. 2002 Consultants requiring additional information or clarification relative to the RFP may director inquiries to Mr. Tim Girrbach at (616) 945-2468 The respondents shall submit three (3) copies of their Proposals and shall provide dear written notice in the Proposal if there is any intent to take exception to any requirements of the RFP Timm Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 7. 2002 pended for paying his $2.<MX> court costs within 60 days. COURT NEWS: failing to report to his probation agent since October. Rowley is on probation for obtaining Vi­ codin by fraud by using lhe name of a local gynecologist to obtain the prescription. A March 4 sentencing dale has been scheduled and in the meantime. Rowley is ordered to wear a patch to determine whether his is using drugs if he posts Sl.tNiObond. hol and your addiction to cocaine." said Judge James Fisher. “You continue to drive without a license." He was granted work release for lhe pur­ pose of performing community service work. • Clayton Woldhuis. 40. of Richland, was ordered to spend six months in jail with credit for one day served and to spend two years on probation on his conviction ol driving on a suspended license. Woldhuis was arrested for driving drunk on Norris Road in Prairieville Township N^arah 25. His sentence on that third offcnW drunk driving conviction has been de­ layed until Sept. 12. “It’s my sincere hope that you take ad vantage of lhe opportunity that has been presented to you." said Fisher. “I think you have the ability to have a successful life for yourself." The balance of his iail time was sus­ • Mark Hill, whose age and address were not available al press lime Wednesday, was sentenced to serve 11 months in jail with credit for 30 days served, plus $3,000 in .rwnn- fines and costs on an alcohol viction. • "WJiai I’m concerned about is your alco­ Subscribe to The Banner. Call 945-9554 Man pulls knife on deputies • Jeffrey Granger. 21. of Charlotte, was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail with credit for 12 days served and the balance o! his jail time suspended if he is successful on one year of probation on his conviction of carry ing a concealed w eapon. Granger originally was charged w ith car tying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearm and felonious assault, all charges that were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. He was accused of taking a gun with him to a fight in which he was accused ot as­ saulting another person w ith a pistol Nov 24 in Castleton Township. • Jody Rollins. 33. of Allendale, was sen­ tenced to serve nine months in jail w ith credit for 152 days served and the balance suspended upon payment of $250. Rollins pleaded guilty to violating proba­ tion he was serving for a previous convic­ tion of controlled substance, second of­ fense. double penalty. "This is another case where the defen­ dant has completely failed on probation in many aspects." said McNeill. IRVING TOWNSHIP — Police investi­ gating a report that a Shelbyville man had committed check fraud at lhe Middleville Shell gas station Feb. 23. arrested the sus­ pect at his home instead for allegedly bran­ dishing a knife with brass knuckles on lhe handle. Deputies Chris Yonkers and Richelie Spencer reported that the man had alleg­ edly bragged about having guns and knives while writing the checks. "During the course of our investigation. I the suspect I drew a large knife on us." they reported. "The knife was seized and entered as evidence." The deputies explained that during ques­ tioning. the septet denied tun iBgjony guns but admitted to having a knife. "1 asked (him) to sbow.it to ps." Yonkers reported. "He opened the door tn the apart­ ment, motioned us in and said.'"welcome to thejjpb^ w mattress. The man then, Tcers and ttfthed amV stood at the fomi the mattress and retrieved a large, sheathed knife. As (he) stood up. he drew the knife, assuming an offensive posture. He bran­ dished the knife al shoulder height and said, ‘it’s right here.’" Fearing a possible assault, said Yonkers. "1 began to retreat... I placed my hand on my weapon and advised (him) to put the knife down before I was forced to shoot him." The man pul the knife in lhe sheath and laid it on lhe bed where it was then seized by lhe two deputies. A charging request for possession of an illegal weapon and assault with a deadly weapon was sent to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office for review . "1 asked (him) where the knife was." Yonkers said. "He bent over, reached under HASTINGS — More than $750 in cash was reported stolen from the Ccnturytel phone booth at WaiMart Feb. 26. according to the Barry County Sheriff s Office. Deputies said lhe employee had just fin­ ished counting the money for deposit and had placed it on the counter at 9:15 a.m. “She turned around and was busy with paper work on the (other) side of the counter top and when she went to place lhe money in lhe bag. it was gone." said depu­ ties. The incident remains under investiga­ tion. THE CREW THAT'S RI6HT FOR YOU! 2002 GMC 1500 H.D. 4x4 Crew Cab SLE 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4 Crew Cab AUTOMATIC. POWER SEAT. LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL. ALUMINUM WHEELS. FOG LAMPS. CD. 6000 VORTEC V-8. SHORT BOX. TRAILER PKG & MORE AUTOMATIC. DURA MAX DIESEL. ALLISON TRANSMISSION. ALUMINUM WHEELS. TRAILER PKG. CD as lo** LEGAL NOTICE w financing or $1500 Rebate ■ Dreisbach IF WE DON'T HAVE IT, WE CAN GET IT1 T 328 Month Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 PONTIAC ORWNdBCIWeNT. Malawi M Utt FNOFfSSONK (MKX - -- Don Gentry. Soles Mgr - MBMMOttMM Chris Silvermon. SUtSHWU: Mon & Wed urWl 8 Tue, Thu & Fri unhl 6 Sakxdoy irti 2 Eric Dreisboch. 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ONE 4-DOOR YOUR CHOICE |g *22,995 *159— THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny L. Gajeski (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 7. 2000. and recorded on March 8.2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Midfirst Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated October 8. 2001. which was recorded on November 26.2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 00/100 dollars ($88,662.00). including inter­ est at 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on April 8. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2/3 of Lot 108 of the city, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber A of plats, on Page 1 being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors herein by deed being recorded simultaneously herewith; this being a purchase money mortgage given to secure the purchase pace of the above described premises The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200213265 Gators (3/28) MQfilGAGLSALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been .nade in lhe conditions ol a mortgage made by Richard G. Sunior and Debra S. Suntcr. husband and wife, to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated December 16. 1999 and recorded January 3, 2000 in instrument Number 1039754. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A.. as Custodian or Trustee by assignment which was submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage ol sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Six and 33/100 Dollars ($106,806.33) including interest at the rate ol 13.8% per annum. Linder the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or sorre part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 11. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the Crty of Hastings, formerly Village, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: February 28. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California, NA., as Custodian or Trustee, As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.1119 (3/28) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-03-14.pdf 33a6427da9c40b0bb04b161b3afddf03 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings VOLUME 149, NO. 11 ANNER Thursday, March 14, 2002 PRICE 50* — COA, Health Dept, site buy may be delayed The wearin’ o’ the green A picture, it has been said, is worth a thousand words, and this one is intended to wish all of our readers a Happy St. Patrick's Day March 17. Pennock Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton joins in the spirited fun. modeling some of the unique Irish items - such as the tall top hat, shoes fit tor a leprechaun, and shamrock tie - available at the hospital's Penn-Nook Gift Shop in Hastings. Pro­ ceeds from the gift shop, staffed by volunteers, have benefited hospital needs for more than three decades. Hamilton, by the way. does have a tinge" of Irish in his heritage. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners may have to seek an extension of the April 1 deadline to purchase a 6.75-acrc site a*. North Broadway and West Wood­ lawn for new Commission on Aging and Health Department facilities in Hastings. It was feared in February that the County Planning and Zoning Commission's refusal to deal with the site plan issue may have placed the land purchase in jeopardy be­ cause the County Board's option to pur­ chase the former Peace Community Church property from Don and Sandi Drummond expires al 4 p.m. Monday. April 1. If the county doesn't have the necessary govern­ mental approvals by that date, the county could be released from its option to pur­ chase the land. The Ha.rings City Planning Commission has given its blessing for special use, but the site plan has not been approved because it has not been completed. The County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission will complete its report on the site pian request by Friday. March 15, more than two weeks ahead of the deadline, but the Hastings City Planning Commission'* next regular meeting is scheduled for Mon­ day night, April 1. al 7:30. The COA and county officials have been trying for several years to help get the COA out of its antiquated facility at 120 North Michigan Ave.. Last year, the County Board of Commis­ sioners approved an option to purchase the former Peace Community Church building and property for $519,500 from the Drum­ monds (doing business as Top Properties, LLC), who reportedly purchased it recently for about $375,000. The County Board plans to relocate the COA in the vacant church and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department on another part of the land. There is, however, public opposition to this proposal and petitions arc being circu­ lated to try to stop it for various reasons, some over the cost. Unscheduled consideration of the pro­ posed Commission on Aging (COA) and Health Department (HD) buildings was added to the Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion's (PZC) agenda on March 7 in a 5-2 vote. County Plannii.g and Zoning Director Jim McManus told the PZC the March 7 meeting was the last possible time it could take action before the 30 day deadline on a requested advisory report. Individual Planning Commissioners were to turn in their opinions by Monday. McManus said the meeting minutes could be completed by Monday as well, and PZC member Jim Kinney was to prepare a con­ sensus report to be forwarded to thr. County Board of Commissioners. The county's property purchase was re­ moved from the PZC agenda Feb. 7 primar­ ily because the county had not received the complete approval of the city, including site plan review. Commissioner Jim Alden said two weeks ago. He explained the site plan review is very important to what will or could happen on the site and a strong possibility that the site cannot accommo­ date the required plans. The Hastings City Planning Commission will have to approve the final site plan, PZC member Jeff Mackenzie said, who is also chairman of the County Board. Last Thursday, definition of the term "filed with" was debated as to whether that meant the county proposal had to be filed with the Planning Office or whether it meant the PZC agenda. County Adminis- See COA SITE, page 2 Groundbreaking for community rec center set for March 23 Lenten luncheons to resume today The weekly commaity hinch and wimhip program. each Thursday dur iag Lem »iM be held al the Find Pre*byttriaa Church w Heslinga due yew. Everyone u welcome to arieml the uwond program in the series, which will be M noon today fthitraday, March 14). Chaplain Gale Kngi wilt be the speaker. Lunch (fcr a free will donation) is prepared by ebareh members, begins at nooc in the dherch's {xa*» Sharpe Hall. followed by a worship service from 12-30 to 1 pan. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial AmecULon. the program features a different pastor as speaker each week. Each speaker will reflect on this season's program theme of ‘Ho* Christ has impacted me and my ministry through a mentor or signifi­ cant person." Pastor Richard Moore of Hope United Methodist Church is scheduled to speak March 21. First Presbyterian Church is located at 231 S. Broadway. Additional Mews Briefs 1 Appear on Page 2 The groundbreaking for the new Com­ munity Education and Recreation Center at Hastings High School is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23. Besides the ceremony, a morning of fun. family-oriented activities is planned. The Hastings High School gym will be opened for adults and children of all ages to test their skill at running through challenging and amusing obstacle courses. The older kids’ course will include obsta­ cles such as hurdles, a mini-balance beam, scooter zig-zag. tunnels, putt-putt golf and more. The younger children will enjoy run­ ning through hoola hoops, tunnels, a bean bag toss, scooters, and they can have a sack race and many other activities. Both courses will have timers. Partici­ pants will be encouraged to beat the best time for each course. For basketball enthusiasts, there will be a contest for shooting the most baskets in a given time, as well as dribbling races for those who want to show off their skills. There is no charge for this family funfillcd. activity-based celebration. It all be­ gins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Community and Recreation Center set for ? hour and a half afterward. Food and re­ freshment will be provided by Fclp*usch food stores. The Community and Recreation Center has been in the planning stages for years, and voters last June narrowly approved a half-mill bond issue to fund its construc­ tion. The center will include a swimming pool See CENTER, page 2 Retailer closes 284 stores Kmart still open here by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Kmart is not one of 284 Kmart stores being closed as part of Chap­ ter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, but county residents may still feel the loss of Kmart stores in Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. Eighteen Kmarts arc being closed in Michigan, one of them located on Beckley Road in Battle Creek and one located on the east side of 28th Street in Grand Rap­ ids. According to Stephen Pagnani, manager of media relations for Kmart, store closing decisions were made strictly for financial reasons. The stores were underperforming for a variety of reasons, he said, such as stiff competition, population shifts away from the area where the store is located, or a change in traffic patterns, such as traffic bypassing the store because of a new high­ way. Kmart made the announcement of the in­ tended closings Friday but the corporation still has to obtain approval for the closings from the Bankruptcy Court for the North­ ern District of Illinois. A hearing on the matter has been set for March 20. If ap­ proval is given, the stores targeted for clos­ ing will remain open until inventory sales arc completed. According to a news release. Kmart an­ ticipates that sales generated from store closings and related cost savings will en­ hance the corporation's cash flow by ap­ proximately $550 milllion in 2002 and $45 million annually thereafter. However, the news release said, some 22.000 Kmart em­ ployees arc losing their jobs as a result of the closings. Charles Conaway. Kmart CEO at the time the store closing announcement was made, said “the decision to close these un­ der-performing stores is an integral part of the company’s reorganization effort. We are confident that doing so will provide the company with a healthier, more productive store base. While the business rationale See KMART, page 2 Wild and windblown Last weekend’s 60 mile an hour wind gusts toppled this tree at the home of Mark Jordan on M-43 in Woodland. The tree barely missed his house but took out some utility lines for a few days, Jordan and a friend cut the tree for camp fire wood. He said a tree on the other side of his home fell last year doing some dam­ age so he felt lucky to have escaped with only the loss of utility lines this year. �""I” * ... »y.'. :; Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - VhufSday March 14, 2002 Two village presidents turn back challengers Two presidents survived challenges to their offices in Monday’s five area village elections. Lon Myers in Middleville and Randy Klein in Lake Odessa were returned to of­ fice. but Freeport's Harold Andrus was de­ feated in his re-election bid. Myers won another two-year term with 96 votes in a three-way race. Village Coun­ cilman William Nesbitt counted 44 votes and Robert Klingc had 30. In Lake Odessa. Klein bested write-in candidate and Village Councilman Ken Cote 162to 137. The voting turnout was light, with the four villages within the confines of Barry County seeing single digit percentages of registered voters. The following is a more complete run­ down of the five area village elections: Middleville A total of 171 people voted Monday, about 9 percent of the 1,886 registered vot­ ers in the village. Besides returning Myers to the presi­ dent’s post, voters chose three trustees on the council. Incumbents William E. Kcnyon and Michael Lytle were re-elected with 127 and 111 votes, respectively, and new­ comer Charles T. Pullen won with 121 votes. Incumbent David Newman was de­ feated, finishing fourth with 102. All three village trustees’ terms arc for four years, ending in March 2006. Myers’ term will end in 2004. Freeport Challenger Timothy Fish polled 35 votes to defeat incumbent President Harold An­ drus. who had 22. Meanwhile, incumbent Treasurer Doro­ thy Kelley was returned to her scat with 33 votes. James Yargcr had 12 and Suzanne Williams 11. Clerk Yvonne Aspinall ran unopposed and received 48 votes. Incumbent Trustees Robert W. Ruthruff and LuAnn (Lani) Forbes, both earned 37 votes to win re-election to their scats on the Village Council. A total of 59 people showed up at the polls, or 165 percent of the number of reg­ istered voters in the village of Freeport. Nashville President Frank Dunham ran unopposed and garnered 57 voles to win his first full term. However, there were a few interest­ ing developments a! the polls. The man Dunham replaced. Carroll Wolff, received 41 write-in votes to win a scat as a trustee, on.the Village Council. Wolff, a former Maple Valley Schools su­ perintendent, resigned his post as village president last year. He and incumbent Trus­ tee Steve Wheeler, who earlier had decided against seeking re-election, both filed as write-in candidates on Friday. March 8. They joined three other write-in candidates for t. ce open council seats. Wheeler received 45 votes and Man Coll had 25. joining Wolff as the winners. Finishing out of the money were Karen H. Betts with 14 voles and Josh Guthrie with 11. No one filed for a two-year seal on the council before the deadline last November. However. Chelsey Wetzel had 51 votes and was alone on the ballot for a one-year trus­ tee's post. There were 79 votes cast in Nashville, about 7 percent of the 1.116 registered vot­ ers in the village. Lake Odessa Incumbent Randy Klein outpollcd write­ in candidate Ken Cote 162 to 137 in the race for president. Cote is a member of the Village Council. Clerk Geraldine Forsberg and Treasurer Suzanne Johnson ran unopposed, receiving Lon Myers 249 and 274 votes, respectively. Four candidates vied for three seals, w ith Karen Banks earning 219 votes. Patricia Lake 212 and Keith Burnside 198 winning. Charles Jaquays had 139 votes. All seats are for two-year terms. Woodland Only 27 people voted in a very quiet Randy Klein Timothy Fish election here. The numbers amount to about 9 percent of the 294 registered vot­ ers. All incumbents ran unopposed. President Lester Forman polled 23 votes. Clerk Tricia Duits had 25 and four-year council trustees Betty Carpenter 27. Kevin Duits 22 and Darell Slater 25. Both local tax proposals were approved, two mills for four years for maintenance and equipment at the Herald E. Classic Me­ morial Park. 21 to 5. and 2.25 mills for four years for sidewalk maintenance and con­ struction. 24 to 3. Brown said the site plan will be completed within the contract terms agreed upon. Northern Health has retained Wells Mans­ field. an engineer to complete the site plan. A possible split of the property was not yet decided. This would be related to the fi­ nancing mechanism chosen. Brown said. One possibility is financing through North­ ern Health for a 20 year period, but this would be for only the Health Department. Another plan could include financing both facilities. A traditional method could include a bond. However, the county would like to avoid any plan that would require a millage, it was stated by several present. County Commissioner Tom Wing said he had always believed there were better options than the one being pursued, espe­ cially for a COA. He said the Commission had done a lot of work on it. He said the project started out for a Commission on Aging facility and adding the Health De­ partment to it in the past three months was thought to lake the project look better. Fe said a previous project was rejected by the voters. • A Central location is also an issue for many. Some residents would like to see the COA facilities located in other parts of the county. $ ........ Delton area resident Wps Knollenberg, also gathering petition signatures, criticized the plan because it was not keeping county services in a centralized downtown loca­ tion, and pointed to 1.7 acres of county property in the downtown area. McKeough said a prior attempt to pro­ cure a building met with citizen outcry be­ cause the location was not centrally located in the downtown area. She said the present proposed site was not centrally located. She said there has been a suggestion to use an­ other county-owned lot in the downtown area. McKeough expressed her concern that a precedent was established when a building was sold from the city to the county under the auspices of creating a downtown cam­ pus. A downtown site was discussed. Brown said. Some facilities arc germane to being located in close proximity to each other, such as the Friend of the Court and the Court system in the Courts and Law Build­ ing. He said it was not felt the Commission on Aging nor the Health Department inter­ act on a daily basis to the degree that the former facilities do. Brown explained there was consideration of placing the Health Department on the available county site, but there were park­ ing problems, but "we could not gel a COA and HD there." The county needed to acquire an addi­ tional 55 parking spaces for other county facilities, he said. Some needed parking space allocations were transferred to lots (the county rented) where the space is available. The city has a concern about parking, so when the county puts together a project, that is an issue, he said. He said the county received a commu­ nique from Hastings Mayor Frank Camp­ bell, stating the city would like county fa­ cilities to be located downtown. If there was unlimited space downtown, the county would have looked at that. Brown said. He said he believed the county attempts to put together a proposal that meets all the re­ quirements. Pennington mentioned that about six years ago when the COA was considering purchase of the location where the Moose Lodge is located, the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority did not want the COA downtown. She said tax revenues from pri­ vate property was desired, instcad,at that time. • Building and parking space require­ ments. The proposed COA and HD facilities need more space than the downtown county property, which is only 1.7 acres. MacKen­ zie said it’s a physical impossibility for the COA and HD to function on that lot. The present Health Department could be tom down to provide more downtown parking, he said. The county docs not own eight acres to pul the proposed facilities elsewhere, it was staled. It was pointed out that this plan was still located within the city of Hastings, and connected to city public utilities. • The report: Brown said the task for the PZC was to issue a report and advice with regard to its application to the county’s master plan. Brown was not sure how this should be in­ terpreted where municipal inter-jurisdic­ tional issues were involved. Normally, the report would include advice regarding the usual expertise of the PZC. It was determined that even though the timetable and filing details were contested, a report could be completed by March. 15 McKeough said the project request was not presented for a site plan review, but as a concept. Alden agreed the concept was the issue to be addressed in the report. He said the city would be very meticulous about a site plan review. PZC member Doug Peck said if the re­ port was to deal only with a concept, then approval or disapproval would not be a problem. MacKenzic said he thought helpful com­ ments and suggestions might include ques­ tions about drainage. Political concerns were thought by some not to be relevant for the report, but others disagreed. MacKenzic said traditionally philosophical issues would not be looked at by the board the same way as zoning issues. He suggested separating the two types of comments. One ordinance consideration for the PZC in making recommendations states "a spe­ cial use will not create excessive additional public cost," as pointed out by Kinney. Alden said if any PZC recommendation should be considered in terms of the master plan, which also considers social impacts, it should include issues of funding as well as zoning. McManus said as the county addresses growth and looks to purchase more prop­ erty, for various issues, such as parks, “what you need to do is evaluate whether that complies with the plan." COA SITE, continued from page 1 trator Michael Brown, representing the county proposal, said he believed filing with the Planning Office was what was re­ quired. McManus agreed, and said a responsible party in the State Department of Consumer Industry Services was the source of the in­ formation for the timetable requirements. Whether this was a "legal" resource was also challenged by some commissioners. Some commissioners were of the opinion the matter had not been brought to the PZC chairman's attention in a timely matter, pre­ venting its being placed on the agenda Feb. 21 and March 7. Commissioners questioned the accuracy of the timetable requirement for completion of the PZC report, and some were of the opinion the 30 day limit would begin with placement of the matter on the PZCs agenda. Once discussion of the proposal was agreed to March 7. several points related to the proposal were considered. Brown said a site plan had been submit­ ted and reviewed by the City of Hastings, but it was not complete. Commissioner Kinney was concerned over the amount of water runoff from the parking area required to serve the facility. Morgan agreed about concerns over water runoff toward residential areas west of the planned building. Brown said an engineer is involved with the plan, which will have to meet city specifications for runoff and said detention areas would be sufficient, but not a safety issue when at flood stage. Water would not pool in the detention areas. Ultimately wa­ ter would run into the storm sewer on North Broadway. The City of Hastings has asked fot additional storm waler informa­ tion. as well. The back of the large lol would be des­ ignated for employee parking, Uul the 199 spaces planned is more than .s actually needed. Brown said. The parcel would al­ low space for future growth at the southeast comer, and protect it for the option of add­ ing a third building. Street access would not be off Broadway. The Commission on Aging would also house an adult day care service in the nearly 10.000-square-foot renovated church facility, according to the proposal. A 16,000- square-foot building would also be constructed to house the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department. Additional work is needed before coming back for the site plan approval. Brown said. COA Executive Director Tammy Pen­ nington explained adult day care is a pro­ gram outlined and recommended by the Offices of Services to the Aging. Only five counties of the state do not have adult day care programs or services. The services are not available the county now. The program might include day care for people with Parkinsons. Alzheimer’s, strokes, providing nurses and nurses aides, and placing th«*a4ul|s in a controlled set­ ting in the building. Program services would include planned activities, personal care assistance, range of motion exercises, music therapy, interactive programming and monitoring for adults who have issues of dementia. Scheduling would extend from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no plan for evening services or overnight. She said the facility would ac­ commodate from 10 to 12 persons at a given time. There would not be room for more. There is a cost, Pennington explained, which is funded largely through state con­ trolled tobacco money. The local Health Department has func­ tioned in an inadequate and crowded facil­ ity for several years. Brown said, which probably discourages eligible people from using it as they should. The Health Depart­ ment provides many community and clinic services. The number of people served in the building was not known, but services arc open to all residents. When immuniza­ tions are scheduled, the space is filled. PZC Chairman Clyde Morgan said six years ago he was appalled that the county asks people to work in the conditions that they were in. "It amazes me anything gets done down there,” he said. Many people agree about the need for both the COA and HD facilities, but there are other unresolved issues complicating the decision: • The expenditure of funds continues to be hotly debated. The anticipated cost of the property and the cost of construction and renovation of the old Peace Community Church for a to­ tal of around Si million has met with ob­ jections from many segments of the county, including some officials. PZC member Jim Alden asked Brown if he would ask the owner to drop the price by a significant amount, and then said that would happen "when pigs fly backward." Kinney said he had problems with the price to the county. Jan McKeough, a PZC member, said the resolution of the Land Use Plan by the commission states “No work shall be initi­ ated on any project involving expenditure funds by the County Board ..." She ob­ jected to the project being planned without following prescribed guidelines. Brown said it is not possible to present documentation of the need for any plan with merit without investing a certain amount of money. ’’We are trying to come before you (PZC) just as any other individual that comes before you. with adequate informa­ tion. I wouldn't try to come before you with a project with anything less than what has been worked on." he said. Alden said he was concerned over a Northern Alliance request for SI 1.800 more to finish the site plan for the project. KMART, continued from page 1 supporting this action is compelling, we deeply regret the impact these store clos­ ings will have on our associates, our cus­ tomers and the communities where these stores are located." On Monday the company announced that Conaway is leaving the company and the board of directors. James B. Adamson, chairman of the board of directors, has been appointed chief executive officer. Ad­ amson is the former CEO of Advantica Restaurant Group. He is credited with help­ ing turn around the retail drug store chain Rcvco Inc. during its Chapter 11 reorgani­ zation. The day before the store closings were announced, the company received final bankruptcy court approval for a $2 billion bank loan financing package. Pagnani said the financing enables the company keep store shelves fully stocked. Currently, he said, “vendors are shipping at 90 percent plus.” Prior to the bankruptcy filing, the corpo­ ration was in the process of updating its distribution system and customer service procedures to fix some of the problems that led to the bankruptcy, but currently is in the process of developing a new overall busi­ ness strategy, Pagnani said. COMMUNITY CENTER, from pg. i for the school and community, a child care/early education center, a teen recrea­ tion area, a health and fitness area, an in­ structional and recreational gym and meet­ ing rooms on the second floor. Proponents of the new facility say it will meet two crucial needs in the community — child care and a fun and safe place for teens. Despite the diversity of offerings from the new center, the pool is the most visible aspect. Proponents say youngsters could re­ ceive swim lessons, the school could use it for physical education classes and there could be a competitive boys’ and girls’ swim team to help give more teens some­ thing to do during those latch-key hours. People in the community likely will be expected to pay a nominal fee to use the pool to fund maintenance and repairs. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 - Page 3 Firm will honor contract for county site plan, but storm sewer design in question Robert May handles first city council meeting by David T. Young Editor Robert May handled his first Hastings City Council meeting as mayor pro tern Monday night since he was named to the position almost two months ago. Mayor Frank Campbell couldn't make the March 11 meeting, so May presided over a brief session that included very little business. May was appointed mayor pro tern Jan. 28 after Harold Hawkins resigned the post to continue his fight against leukemia. Hawkins, who was present Monday night for the first time since his announcement in January, has remained as a councilman. “I really appreciate the support of the council, city staff and citizens,” he said. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Received results of a local traffic study done by Wade & Trim, which was limited in scope and inconclusive, though the firm did more than it was asked. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said results of a Michigan Department of Transportation traffic study are still awaited. • Adopted a covenant for racial justice, at the suggestion of the Grand Valley Metro Robert May Council. The move, designed to encourage workplace diversity, may prompt represen­ tatives from the city to attend “Healing Racisnf'workshops sponsored by the Metro Council. • Held a workshop on the city financial accounting process and standard financial reports. The council also will have a work­ shop at 6 p.m. Monday, March 25. on the importance of local general aviation air­ ports. Jim Downer of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation Bureau of Aeronau­ tics. will talk to the council members. • Welcomed two Hastings Middle School sixth-graders, Samantha Tobias and Corey Doxtadcr, who were present as representa­ tives from the middle school’s leadership class. • Added a moment of silence after the customary pledge of allegiance, in memory of those who lost their lives six months ear­ lier in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. • Announced a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) training workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. in council chambers at City Hall. Ballot issues, trash, taxes all part of ‘Legislative’ mix by Patricia Johns Staff Writer “You all will decide," was State Sena­ tor’s Joanne Emmons’ refrain while she was discussing a proposal for the Novem­ ber ballot that will allow bonding from the loan fund for both sewer and water infra­ structure and building improvements for K12 education. Emmons told the monthly Legislative Coffee audience she would would like to sec the two proposals separated since she does no*, support funding school improve­ ments in city districts like Grand Rapids and Detroit. Mark Englerth also challenged having the state underwrite sewer improvements, but others at the coffee session March 11 supported it since it will help protect drink­ ing water. Emmons spoke briefly on trying to find ways to block the importation of trash from Toronto into Michigan. “It makes me angry that the courts say, ‘You can’t impede trade!’ and won’t allow us to protect ourselves from hazardous waste." the senator said. She reminded people who arc against the early (summer) tax payments to support school funding that the one-time reduction in millage is a reward for paying early. “Most important thing this proposal does is to provide support for school districts ($6,700 per pupil) as promised.” State Representative Gary Newell ex­ plained that he and his fellow committee members arc working for tax simplifica­ tion, including listing tax credits in one place. The legislature continues to work on im­ portant issues, including increasing unem­ ployment benefits. He also assured residents that the State Police are just beginning the reorganization process, and any discussion of closing State Police posts is premature. Congressman Vem Ehlers’ spokesper­ son, Rick Treur, discussed the extension of jobless benefits for 13 weeks. He also at­ tempted to explain Ehlers’ “no" vote against campaign finance reform because of problems he saw with the proposal. Two taxpayer assistance days are planned in his Grand Rapids office and at the Ionia Commission on Aging building. Residents can call (616) 451-8383 to make an appointment. Greg Moore announced that Congress­ man Nick Smith has been named a “Friend of Shareholders” and a “Friend of Taxpay­ ers.” During the question and answer period. Emmons mentioned that work continues on the Mobile (manufactured) home lemon law with damages and attorney fees now being paid. Englerth and Emmons discussed the lob­ bying that causes the problems in the first place since municipalities can’t challenge regulations or require that manufactured housing meet the same standards as re­ quired in the district. Resident Bob Dwyer raised concerns about finding out who is actually paying for petition signature drives, political advertis­ ing and other support for elections. Emmons had the last word at the coffee, telling Dwyer, “The seven have ruled you can pay for free speech.” The next legislative coffee will be at 8 a.m. Monday. April 8. at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. It is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commcrce. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The management and consulting firm hired by the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners to prepare a site plan for prop­ erty the county wants to purchase in Hast­ ings will honor its original price quote to the county. However, after Commissioner Tom Wing asked for an update on the situation. County Administrator Michael Brown told the County Board Tuesday that he still isn’t happy with the entire response of Northstar Management & Consulting inc. of Char­ levoix. The firm is affiliated with the nonprofit Northern Health Foundation, which the county has been considering as the general contractor and possible financier when its ready to build a new health department building. Local Health Department officials had recommended working with Northern to handle its building needs. Last year, the County Board approved an option to purchase 6.75 acres, which in­ cludes the former Peace Community Church, for $519,500. Located at 1330 N. Broadway on the southwest corner of Woodlawn, the County Board plans to relo­ cate the COA in the vacant church and con­ struct a new health department on another part of the land. A special use permit had been granted by the City of Hastings for the North Broadway/Woodlawn property, but the site plan has not been approved yet because North­ star has not completed its work, county of­ ficials have said. In November, the County Board voted to reimburse Northern Health for its expendi­ tures, up to $13,000. to develop a site plan, but the plan was not completed when the project came before the Hastings City Plan­ ning Commission Feb. 4 and when it had been a scheduled agenda item before the County Planning Commission Feb. 22. The county’s option to purchase the property expires at 4 p.m. April 1. In a document adopted by the County Board, the $13,000 for the site plan was to include boundary and topographical sur­ veys, preparation and submission of a site plan, including utilities and storm sewer de­ sign, attending Planning Commission meet­ ings as required and provision of property descriptions, ingress and cg.-rss descrip­ tions and a survey of the parcel split. In the meantime, a misunderstanding de­ veloped between Norftslar and the county because Northstar is now claiming that a required storm sewer study was not in­ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Crime in Barry County skyrocketed from 154 cases in 2000 to 327 last year, accord­ ing to County Clerk Debbie Smith’s annual report to the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners. Criminal cases numbered 212 in 1998 and 200 in 1999. Civil cases in the county also increased to 197 last year from 168 in 2000. Domes­ tic cases, such as paternity and support, have jumped, too, from 149 in 2000 to 209 last year. Though the clerk’s office and Circuit Court do not keep statistics on the types of crime that are increasing. Circuit Court Ad­ ministrator Mary Williams said the econ­ omy always influences the changes. When Grand Rapids man injured when truck hits ice 945-9554 time March 13. the information had not been submitted by Northstar to the city. Van Allsburg said Northstar needs to provide: legal descriptions dividing the property, a lighting plan, a landscaping plan (specifically addressing screening on the cast, west and south sides), solutions to grading issues surrounding the access drive, a sidewalk plan, a proposed design of the retention basins, verification of building height (not to exceed 35 feet), and separate site plan approvals for the COA and health department. Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones will pre­ pare a draft form of easements for the park­ ing lot. driveway and drainage and will ask city staff for verification, prior to the April Planning Commission meeting, that the special land use permits are sufficient even if the property is divided. Van Allsburg said in a letter. Those arc other require­ ments needed for official consideration of the county’s proposed site plan. Legal descriptions dividing the property are being asked because if the county hires Northern Health to build and finance the Health Department building, the title of the property would have to be transferred to Northern Health Foundation or a related entity until the structure is paid off. The portion of the property proposed for the COA would not have to have a title transfer to Northern. Al least two county commissioners, Tom Wilkinson and Tom Wing, have previously opposed the property agreement concern­ ing the land purchase extension of April 1 and Northern Health's involvement as gen­ eral contractor without a bid process and fi­ nancing with Northern Health without bids. If the county should hire Northern Health to construct the Health Department building. Northern Health will prepare building specifications to be approved by the county and then seek bids from sub­ contractors to make the process competi­ tive, county attorney Jim White has said. Northern Health, through a subsidiary corporation, can issue tax exempt bonds on behalf of the county, he said. The land would be deeded over to Northern and the Health Department building would be leased to the county until the project was paid off. according to Northern Health's proposal. The proposal "is within the tax exempt purposes of the North Health Foundation which is dedicated fo the support of public health within the state of Michigan,’ Chase has said Tn a memo to Brown. County crime doubles, divorces down For the best color film processing around see the experts at... Locate! in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings. cluded in its original $13,000 price North­ star on Feb. 27 asked for an additional $11,800 “for additional engineering work to meet the final design requirements for site plan." Administrator Brown contends that a storm sewer study would be implicit in pre­ paring a storm sewer design. “I am only suggesting to you that the fi­ nal site approval will likely require the completion of a formal storm water study, which was not required in the submission of the site plan," Northstar consultant Ger­ ald M. Chase said in a memo Io Brown. After “two rounds of correspondence" with Northstar/Northern Health. Brown told the County Board the issue of the storm water drainage plan “is not yet clari­ fied.” “I can’t say that I’m happy at this point with the response from Northern Heath in regards to that storm waler drain issue. Mr. Chase’s argument is that the work in ques­ tion will get done, but will not gel done un­ til construction has begun. My position is that we need Io gel what the city is requir­ ing for site plan approval and that’s what we contracted with Northern Health to do...Mr. Chase had the requirements that the city put forth for a site plan approval and knew that....’’ Brown said. County Board Vice Chairwoman SandyJames agreed. In a March 11 memo to Brown, Chase said a storm water disposal plan is included in the site plan. However, the site plan Chase mentioned “did not include sufficient detail to meet the city’s requirements," Brown said Wednesday afternoon, noting that the firm was hired to prepare a site plan consistent with those requirements. “We’re getting there. We’re not all the way there yet,” Brown told the County Board this week. “This will be going to Property (Committee)... to see what their recommendation would be in light of all of this," he said. County attorney Mark A. Van Allsburg of Grand Rapids-bascd Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones has said in a letter to Northstar that 10 items of information arc needed before the site plan approval could be granted by the City Planning Commis­ sion. Van Allsburg asked Northstar to sub mit eight of the information items to the city by March 12 so city officials will have adequate time to review and comment on the proposed plan before the April 1 Chy Planning Commission meeting; As of press A 26-year-old Grand Rapids man was hurt Monday when the Ford Bronco he was driving struck a patch of ice on North Broadway near Freeport Road, lost con­ trol. veered off of the roadway and hit a driveway. The collision caused the vehicle to vault into the air and strike a tree four to five feet off the ground, said Trooper Scott Sharrar of the 7:30 a.m. crash. Injured was Joseph Westra who was wearing a seatbelt when the mishap occurred ‘He had facial (cuts) and was complaining of chest pain," said Sharrar, who said Westra s injuries were not life threatening. people become unemployed it sometimes contributes to divorces, effects their ability to pay support and fulfill other financial contracts they may have, she said Wednes­ day. Crime also increases when people can’t support their alcohol and drug habits and decide to steal, she added. People seeking personal protection or­ ders increased last year from 255 to 318, Smith said Tuesday. The number of divorces dropped from 345 in 2000 to 315 last year. Births and marriages are up, and deaths arc down. There were 419 births recorded in the county last year, up from 363 in 2000. Three hundred fifty-seven deaths oc­ curred last year, down from 376 the previ­ ous year. Couples exchanging marital vows in­ creased to 473 last year, up from 462 in 2000. Because of the new concealed weapons law, which became effective last July 1, Smith said 476 concealed weapon permits have been issued in the county. Prior to the law, 78 such permits were issued in 2000, 77 in 1999 and 75 in 1998. “We arc averaging 40 applicants per month. We’re actually scheduling them a month in advance...,” she said. Because of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and subsequent decline in the number of people flying. Smith said she was surprised that the number of passports obtained through her office had increased to 410, up from 344 the year before. “Interestingly enough. I think we saw a slight increase in the number of peopie who actually applied for passports after that (Sept. 11). I expected quite a decline," she said. Handling the county payroll is one of the state-prescribed duties of the county clerk. Last year, the county’s 300 employees had a payroll totaling $8,205,642. In 2000, there were 294 employees and a payroll of $7.68 million; 293 employees in 1999 with a payroll of $7.22 million; and 263 employ­ ees in 1998 with a payroll of $6.59 million. Because of the creation of the Mental Health Authority, county mental health em­ ployees will not be part of the general county payroll in the future. Collecting a variety of fees for the gen­ eral fund is another duty of the clerk, and funds collected last year amounted to $785,990, up from $546,580 the year be­ fore. Those funds include concealed weapon permit fees, marriage license fees. Circuit Court costs, filing fees, jury fees, motion fees, charges for certified copies, passport fees, garnishment fees, record search fees and more. One of the biggest changes for the book­ keeping department of the county clerk’s office last year was acquiring new account­ ing and payroll software and hardware. Smith noted that she and her staff are now “feeling much more comfortable” with the new system. “There are still a few bugs here and there that need to be worked out.” Reapportioning the county commissioner districts last year “was a real interesting (first time) duty for me," Smith said, noting that the prosecutor, county treasurer, clerk and chairpersons of the Republican and Democratic parties are charged with that duty every 10 years based on the census figures. Every year, the county sends out about 3,000 applications to citizens for potential jury duty, she noted. “We have an upgraded jury program, which should make our jury selection sys­ tem much easier to handle. We will have the ability to scan jurors’ names into our system rather than having to key the names in. The system will automatically produce envelopes that have names on them rather than having to print out labels to stick on the envelopes. So, it should be a much less time consuming project,” Smith said. “I think that your staff docs a wonderful job," said County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James. “1 can think of many times when I’m in and out of there, I hear an indi­ vidual who was very stressed over divorce or whatever Everyone seems to be very courteous when working with the public, and I know that’s not true in all counties.” Commissioner Jim French also com­ mented that he thought the public was be­ ing served “courteously and efficiently as possible” in the clerk’s office. “I have a very, very good staff,” Smith said. “They try very hard to be cooperative. They are in a stressful situation, especially dealing with personal protection orders. They are hearing people who are con­ cerned...fearful for their lives. They inter­ view people and do a wonderful job...I’m very proud of them, not only the four that deal with the public, but the three who deal with accounts payable, the payroll and fringe benefits. They are in a tough posi­ tion, too, but they’ve come through it well and do a good job." �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 l€TT€RS...from Our Readers In My Opinion... Too many myths surround issues of new COA site To the editor: I have been asked by sever­ al residents to •’debunk" some myths sur­ rounding the proposed COA building pro­ ject. I am happy to do so. Myth #l: My taxes will increase because of this project False! There is no increase proposed. The commissioners are offering to purchase the property with umbrella tax funds. These are taxes that have already been collected. If they are not used on this project, they will either be used for another project or will remain in the fund for future use. It is proposed that the renovation be financed from the sa.ne fund, and then reimbursed once the current COA building and health department have been sold. The COA is also expected to contribute some money from our fund balance, together with a $150,000 from an adult day care cen­ ter renovation grant we have secured. Myth #2: The county should use land they already own on the old City Hall block. Il won’t work! With the Friend of the Court moving into the old City Hall, there is insufficient land to accommodate the Health Department, COA and parking for all three facilities. In addition, considerable expense would be required to demolish the six houses on that block, potentially as much as the church property is costing. And the COA would then need funds for new construction. Myth #3: The county has free property it can use at KCC. Wrong! The county has the option to purchase some acreage on the KCC site. The estimate for sewer and water connections nearly ten years ago was $500.(XX). Again, there would be the need to finance construction for two new facili­ ties. Interestingly, many of the proponents of this location have vehemently opposed the church site on North Broadway because it is eight blocks away from downtown. Myth #4: The COA needs to place "satel­ lite sites” in the outlying communities. We already have them! We budget about $30,000 per year to maintain staff and facil­ ities in the communities of Woodland. Delton and Nashville. To our knowledge, we are the only county department, and the only non-profit in the county, that does maintain staff and a physical presence in each of these villages. Due to low atten­ dance. we had to discontinue our site in Middleville in the early ’90s. And while we continue to provide hundreds of hours of in-home services in Middleville, wc have always felt that their seniors are well served by their community education program and by activities at Lincoln Meadows and Carveth Village. The new building will not eliminate any of our three current "satel­ lites." If you’ve been told it will, you have been grievously misled. If the outlying communities really sup­ port the concept of “satellite sites." they should encourage the seniors in their areas to use the current centers more often. We are always open to suggestions made by the seniors who visit these sites. Myth #5: The commissioners aren’t lis­ tening to the people. Not true! This is the third building attempt for the COA. After each project, we have listened to what the residents hrve said, and have adapted our projects accordingly. Even our harshest critics agree that the COA needs a new facility, one that is barrier-free and has ade­ quate parking. In the midst of the animal shelter project, many complained that the commissioners were spending money on “dogs" but not on the senior citizens. They have taken all of those mixed messages to heart and put together a plan that meets all those agendas al no additional cost to the residents. Myth #6: An adult day care facility to serve 12 people is too costly. Misguided! This statement is obviously made by folks who aren’t caring for a stroke or Alzheimer’s patient around the clock. Adult day care is a life changing service. What if 30 different families used the facility once a month? We could be changing the lives of 360 families per year. We have always bal­ anced the “bang for the buck" with the impact the service has on one senior citi­ zen! Myth #7: We don’t need a multi-million dollar COA. True! That’s why nobody is proposing one! Anticipated renovation costs, based on written reports from the architect and engineering firm, are estimat­ ed at between $375,000 and $500,000. Even if you assign one-half of the property cost into the COA’s share of the project, the residents are getting an improved facility for well under one million dollars. Please get correct information before you rush to judgment on this project. The COA Board and the Board of Commissioners have worked very hard to bring our resi­ dents a new COA facility that will expand services (adult day care), provide for ample parking and barrier free accessibility, and cost you no additional money. If seems like a good deal for the senior citizens of this county! Tammy R. Pennington. Executive Director. COA Islam was founded by the sword To the editor: Isma'il Abdallah must get a sudden case of amnesia after he reads from his own reli­ gious book. Let’s examine some pertinent passages from the Koran: Surah 5:51 - (No friendship with Jews or Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Cxstlcton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Christians). “Believers, take neither the Jews nor the Christians for your friends. They are friends with one another. Whoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number. God does not guide the wrongdoers." Surah 9:73 - (Make war on unbelievers). "Prophet, make war on the unbelievers and the hypocrites and deal rigorously with them. Hell shall be their home: an evil fate." Surah 9:5 - (Slay the idolaters/unbelievers). "When the sacred months are over, slay the idolaters wherever you find them. Arrest them, besiege them, and lie in ambush every where for them." Surah 5:33-34 - (Enemies should be slain or crucified). ’Those that make war against God (Allah) and His apostle (Muhammad) and spread disorder in the land shall be slain or crucified or have their hands and feet cut off on alternate sides, or be ban­ ished from the land." Islam was founded by the sword. Muhammad took part in 66 battles and sold women and children into slavery. All this is documented. Does this sound like a peaceful religion? C. Edwards, Kalamazoo THINK 1QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS Government can learn from Mayberry lesson People in general, and government in particular, should spend more time watching how Sheriff Andy Taylor dispensed justice in the small town of Mayberry. When the townsfolk erred. Andy found ways to help them deal with their problems that were not overly oppressive and gave those who failed a second chance. People in Mayberry kept their dignity and self-respect, because Andy was not willing to use the law as a giant club to beat people into submission. What he did. in effect, was use his power responsibly and compassionately. That is why it is almost ludicrous to hear the federal government accuse Pennock Hospital of acting in a “reckless manner" when the hospital allegedly committed ac­ counting errors that resulted in overages in Medicare reimbursements. The feds arc not just asking Pennock to pay back the half million supposedly overtoiled. They’re also asking an additional $2.6 million in penalties. Pennock says it should not* have to pay penalties for what it considers honest mistakes. How “reckless” — i.e. irresponsible — is it of the federal government to not consider the impact multi-million-dollar penalties for overpayments would have not just on Pen­ nock, but on the community in general? Did the federal government check Io sec how seriously paying such penalties would affect the hospital’s general financial health? Would paying such a hefty sum put the hospital in jeopardy of closing? Docs the federal government have a clue as to how im­ portant it is to have a health care facility nearby when a person is experiencing a health crisis, or when people have been injured in accidents and need immediate assistance? Docs the federal government know how hard Pennock managers have worked to maintain the hospital’s economic health and draw good health care professionals to the area? Docs the federal government know how much economic good the hospital docs? It doesn’t just provide employment, it gives businesses and individuals one more reason to come to Barry County to operate or live. If Pennock docs manage to pay the fines, will the hospital have to curtail some health services, or increase fees for services, in order to pay back the federal government? How do increased health service costs impact an already financially stressed out health care system? Arc hospitals going to wind up taking out expensive insurance policies to ensure that, if their organization docs accidentally make errors in government reim­ bursement programs, they won’t have to come up with the debilitating fines associated with the errors? And again, will that affect employers across the U.S. who will feel the impact of the cost of such insurance coverage in increased health insurance premiums? Many employees already know where last year’s raise went. It went to pay their medical insurance. Did the so-called “responsible” federal government consider any of this before it took action against Pennock? And speaking of “reckless," how reckless is it to have a medical reimbursement sys­ tem so complicated that it is not only expensive to health care organizations to adminis­ ter, it carries the risk of federal prosecutors swooping down on people like avenging an­ gels self-rightcously accusing them of fraud? How just plain idiotic is it to design a sys­ tem that is so confusing it practically guarantees mistakes as well as abuses? How many people are going to be (or already have been) denied medical care because their health care providers have stopped taking Medicare patients in an effort to avoid the billing hassles? Why can’t the federal government clean up the Medicare mess? It’s been a mess for a long time. As far as that goes, why can’t the federal government clean up it’s general spending mess? Huge sums of money are unaccounted for, spent on pork or .frivolity, or generally wasted in an attitude among the monied government class that “there’s always more where that came from.” If those made to pay expensive fines could at least be guaran­ teed that the money would be spent wisely, it might be less galling to have to pay them. Granted, it’s good that the federal government has the option of seeking legal reme­ dies against those it believes may have committed Medicare fraud, and if the matter comes to trial, and the legal system decides Pennock did deliberately overbill Medicare, then the hospital will have to abide by that decision or seek further legal recourse. But before the government decided to level its big guns on Pennock, couldn’t it have used some sort of dispute resolution agency to try and solve the problem? What if dis­ cussions overseen by an impartial person skilled in problem-solving resulted in the gov­ ernment deciding to give the hospital two years before filing suit so the hospital could lobby for legislative answers to the problem? Already laws have been introduced to give health care providers who have made honest Medicare mistakes an exemption from costly penalties. And why aren’t more such dispute resolution remedies available to U3. citizens to protect them from government abuses? Government agencies should be required to go to mediation before heading to court. The need for this was never more evident than a few years ago when the nation heard testimony of horrifying Internal Revenue Service abuses. In any case, the federal government should recognize that we in taxpayer land are tired of getting treated in a cold, impersonal, uncompassionate, reckless manner by a too-large government that needs to start asking the larger question, “What would Andv do?” — Mary McDonough (PS. Writing your Congressional representatives docs make a difference. Addresses and phone numbers can be found elsewhere on this page.) North of Hastings on M-43 'k/eeh'i. 2.ueAtian... PUBLIC OPINION: What about new league? HASTINGS What do you think of Hastings joining an athletic conference that includes Middleville, Caledonia, Wayland, South Christian, Byron Center and Hudsonville Unity? Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 pubhstwdby Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49053-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shefty Sulset Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Robby Young. Wayland: David Foster, Middleville: “I think it makes sense for neighboring schools of simi­ lar size to compete against each other rather than make long, costly and perhaps sometimes dangerous trips to someplace like Sparta or Cedar Springs." “1 think it’s a good thing. When I gel to high school 1 might play against people 1 know from nearby schools and we won’t have to drive as far to play.” Amy Rader, Wayland: “It’s a lot closer.” Tyler Erb, Lake Odessa: Dan Needham, Spring Lake: Kristin Pufpaff, Nashville: “It sounds very practical to keep competition local.” “It sounds like a good idea to me, because it groups neighboring schools. If you’re a fan of those schools, it makes it more fun." “The only thing I wouldn’t like about it is I know some people in Kcnowa Hills in the conference we’re in now. Otherwise I wouldn't care." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m. to 5 30 p.m.. Saturdays 8 30 a.m. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER; Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers Wilson was a legend in his own mind PBS, the great American public TV cooperative, recently ran a two-part series about President Woodrow Wilson’s admin­ istration. Wilson is ever portrayed as a great presi­ dent, defeated by disease, reactionary Europeans, reactionary Americans. But Wilson was his own worst enemy, und com­ monly treated (egotistical) Prime Ministers just as he treated (egotistical) U.S. senators, with disdain, blurring borders between bare civility and rudeness. Why historians have been so kind to Wilson is beyond me. He failed miserably grappling with the (then monumental) problems of his age. He badly misread the national will, causing hostile governments to do so as well. Eventually insult provoked what injury couldn't. The man “too proud to fight" about sinking ships, or destruction of the western democratic heritage, went to war over a diplomatic affront of a type common to Germans of tfie time. Before America entered World War I. Europeans (with few exceptions) slaugh­ tered one another for two and a half years. They fought from two lines or trenches run­ ning nearly four hundred miles, Belgium to Switzerland. Other huge armies fought on fronts between Austria and Italy. Prussia and the Russians. Germans controlled much of French manufacturing capacity. Britain was being strangled at sea, bled white in trenches and treasury. Pledging European non-involvemcnt, Wilson turned his eye on Mexico. Mexico, then was now, plagued by cor­ rupt government, believed herself abused by the United Stales. While there’s sub­ stance to the claim, it was a long time ago, not likely to be rectified. But grudges har­ bored by Mexicans, and border raids into the slates by Mexican bandits, eventually pushed Wilson to send the Army with orders to hunt the bandits down. No big-time bandits were captured. Wilson’s Mexican policy proved a fiasco of shifting alliances, mis-steps, half-steps, back-steps; capped by political murder, and aggravated by American special interests. The nation gained valuable experience in military logistics, and found a general offi­ cer of the high caliber (shortly thereafter) demanded for war. Wilson was the butt of crude contemporary ’‘wimp" jokes. Wilson’s frenetic, but ineffectual fox hunt in the southwest, foreshadowed and inter­ locked with his foreign policy in general. In Europe. France, England and Italy (by asso­ ciation. were on the ropes. A blundering blusterer was king in Prussia and German emperor. He blustered to cover defects of physique and psyche. His army had few defects. He was the ever changeable man, and. except for a few murderous toys (his navy, for one), narrow-minded, muddle­ headed. pliable, often was bullied by his generals. German military might was of a much higher caliber than the Kaiser. They’d already destroyed the massive Russian army, and the Russian will to fight. Bolshevists (almost as scary as the Kaiser) ruled Russia. Governments of France and England were grimly aware of nearing defeat's slippery slope, as more German soldiers moved to the western front. They prayed (and worked) for American inter­ vention. Wilson’s refusal to act probably length­ ened the war. German officials and generals believed him malleable in the extreme, and provided every possible provocation from saboteurs to attacks at sea. The dreary and ill-informed Kaiser, believing Wilson’s ret­ icence representative. referred to Americans as “noodles." The ’old order’ in Europe bled out and died while Wilson dallied. He was trying to sell peace to those in the extremity of death struggle. Not a leader himself, he chose to dictate. The war went on, and bred the new age of dictators. Hitler, Mussolini. Petain served in the trenches (Stalin, ever the care­ ful one, practiced murder, not combat). Britain and France fell to the second and third ranks (respectively) of powers; everresilient Germany revived to cause a more dreadful conflagration. Despite heavy evidence of German mis­ conduct, bad conduct and outright inhu­ manity toward civilians. Wilson believed he could trust them to send coded messages via a State Department communications cable. The (very) capable British intelli­ gence service soon presented proof of German treachery - a telegram from the German foreign office urging Mexico (and perhaps Japan) to attack the U.S. in the west and southwest. War was inevitable. Wilson acted, but America needed time to train and equip an army of millions. In spring. 1918. America had massed and trained a million combat troops in France. Our allies, with troops still in the field, were absolutely bankrupt financially. Morally so. insofar as they accepted continuance of war for years to come, having found no safe way out. Suffering in every country had only hardened altitudes, assured harsh terms for losers. Yankee doughboys turned back the tide in several critical defensive crises prior to the 1918 offensive. Working as an army, the Yanks proved unstoppable on offense. At the peace conference following victory, Wilson (acting the professor again) refused to entertain any idea not his own. He poohpoohed officials of allied nations, and pressed a most unrealistic agenda. Many detested his air of intellectual superiority, and ignorance of European realpolitik. A humbling peace was forced on Germany. The Kaiser bugged-out to Holland where he lived in reduced circum­ stances. We can hope he was tortured men­ tally. President Wilson, humiliated by allies ’he'd saved,’ came home to face another defeat in the U.S. Senate, denying member­ ship in the League of Nations. His chickens almost always came home to roost. Wilson's failures left Europe in ruins and the whole world unstable. He enjoyed no success in foreign policy. He chased chimeras in the southwest for two years, while western culture teetered, and much of western art’s treasury was looted and destroyed. A short, troubled peace was fol­ lowed by unparalleled war, the most brutal and widespread in mankind's memory. Since Wilson, no "scholar" has been misled near the oval office. Larry Hamp. Hastings Clarifications about Islam program necessary Dear editor, I was featured in the March 7 Banner ar­ ticle "Christians, Muslims must seek dia­ logue." There arc a few points in the article that I feci need some clarification. The first point I need to make clear is on the concept of "jihad." What I was trying to say is that the Arabic word "jihad" docs not translate into "holy war." A correct transla­ tion of jihad is "struggle." which primarily applies to one's personal struggle to do what is right, and forbid what is wrong. Secondly, a jihad also refers to a physical struggle of defense against oppression and injustice. "Holy War" is not a term that can be found in the Qur'an, nor is it used by Muslims. Another point I wish to make clear is the misunderstanding that Islam is in opposi­ tion to science. This is not the case. The Qur'an encourages Muslims to engage in scientific inquiry. Islamic civilization was in many cases the pioneers of the modem sciences of today. Historically, there hasn't been a struggle between religion and sci­ ence in the Muslim world as was the case in Christian Europe. For the Muslim, sci­ ence validates Islamic religious truth claims. The problem that exists now be­ tween Muslims and science is one of meth­ odology. The western world has divorced science and religion and has undoubtedly made great advances since this. However, for the Muslim, if the goal of science is to produce something that is immoral, like nu­ clear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction, then Islam does not encourage it. The final point I would like to make is dealing with evangelists who would per’petuate misconception, stereotypes, and ha­ tred against people whom they do not know. I spoke of Pat Robertson, Jerry Fal­ well and Franklin Graham as being the three most outspoken people who engage in this practice. I said that their method of quoting the Qur’an, without the proper con­ text, is cither negligent or hateful. It’s either done out of ignorance or arrogance, or Parking an issue with current COA To the editor: The many services and the staff of the Barry County Commission on Aging deserve recognition and praise. The COA provides much vital assistance to seniors throughout Barry County. It was after major surgery ten years ago that I became awa’e of the COA’s many ser­ vices. From that time on their kind and con­ siderable help has been there for me as for many others. Now, after another surgery. I am even more grateful for their help. Over the years, during my visits to the COA. I become aware of the parking prob­ lems. Adequate parking facilities need to be a top priority in the considerations for a new site for the COA as well as for the Barry County Health Department. Each morning as rhe Meals-on-Wheels vans are being loaded for their county-wide deliver­ ies to homebound seniors, the parking con­ gestion is especially critical, causing delays and traffic hazards. Driving a short distance away from the downtown center where parking is already inadequate would be much safer and more convenient for those of us who visit the COA. Is the necessity for adequate parking for the new COA and Health Department sites being addressed as the number of vis­ itors to these facilities continues to grow? ~ May Granta. Hastings Write Us A Letter,.. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name end community of residence. 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O 0- a Per Diem Pay For Experienced Solos, Teams and Trainers 1-888-MORE PAY u O (1-888-667-3729) EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GRADUATE STUDENTS been misled by their bigotry. This is not a time for further antagonism, it is an oppor­ tunity to learn from each other in order to further the cause of peace and reconcilia­ tion amongst nations and peoples. I invite all who are interested in a peace­ ful and fruitful discourse to attend the "First Friday forum the next time I speak. Dustin Byrd. (Isma'il Abdallah) Bin Laden-Robertson link falls short To the editor: Regarding the Banner article on the pres­ entation by Mr. Ismail Abdallah, a few points need to be made. The attempt to draw parallels between Christian "loose cannons" Pat Robertson. Jerry Falwell, et al. and the likes of Osama Bin Laden falls a bit short. For starters, no Christian leader has ever trained suicidal pilots to fly aircraft loaded with fuel and helpk.f passengers into large buildings filled with innocent people minding their own business. I agree with Mr. Abdallah on the idea that American citizens who arc Muslims are probably pretty ordinary people and would make perfectly good neighbors. On the other hand, and this is a challenge to Mr. Abdallah: Respond in this newspaper with a list of Islamic controlled countries from anywhere in the world where citizens who are Christians may openly practice their religion without fear of being raped, sold into slavery, jailed or killed. Predicta­ bly the list will be very short. There is one area where Muslims and Christians in the West have commonality: All Muslims agree that the Koran is the book of Truth. There are, however, differ­ ent sects within Islam who disagree on how the Koran is to be interpreted. Western Christians splitting into thousands of de­ nominations and sects also disagree on how the Bible (which they all agree is Truth) is to be interpreted. The Eastern Orthodox Church, with 200 million members worldwide and which pre­ cedes Islam by 600 years, does not have this problem. It is comprised of many eth­ nic and political groups and there are ethnic and political disagreements frequently. There is no disagreement among the Ortho­ dox on how their Holy Book, the Bible, is to be interpreted. Richard J. Beukcma, Gun Lake Four-Township Water Resource Council annual meeting planned The Four-Township Water Resources Council’s fifth annual meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. March 18, at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Auditorium near Hickory Comers. The meeting will feature three presenta­ tions: • Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Luis Saldivia will give a presenta­ tion. "Living with Wetlands: A Call to Stewardship" Saldivia is district supervisor with the Department of Environmental Quality Land apd. Water Management Division in Grand Rapids. • Joe Johnson, wildlife biologist at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, will introduce “Frogs and Toads of the Four-Township Area.” • Tony Groves, consultant to the council, will talk about "New Four-Township Water Resources Council Publications and Studies." Groves is water resources director for Progressive AE. A business meeting will follow the pre­ sentations, including reports and annual election of board of directors members. The Four-Township Water Resources Council assists in developing strategics to protect water quality and the rural environ­ ment in Richland. Ross, Prairieville and Barry townships. AN IRA TO FIT ANY LIFESTYLE At Hastings City Bank, wc know that different people have different financial goals. That’s why we offer a full range of IRAs available to make sure that you’re alway prepared for the future. Choose the investment option that best fits you from mutual funds, stocks and bonds’, or FDIC insured CDs and Statement Savings. Have questions? Call us at any office snd we’ll provide you with the information you need to make the best choices for your lifestyle. ROLLOVER IRA TRADITIONAL IRA • Ideal for individuals who are retiring or • Offering expanded eligibility and greater changing jobs • Flexible, allows you to maintain control tax savings: • Ideal for anyone loidung for an immediate during a transition period ROTH IRA • Tax free distributions for retirement income • Expanded income limits ■ ’ • Can be used to buy your first home SPOUSAL IRA • Ideal for households with one income mat are looking to maximue cimtributams tax break who does not have a retirement plan • Can be med to buy your first home EDUCATION IRA • Contributions of $2,000 maximum per year for student beneficiary • Cmtribution* mint snip when the student reaches 18 • Withdrawals made by the student for qualified higher education expenses are tax-free HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Driver Race to abetter future maybe both. It is also the same method of quoting the Qur'an that Usama bin Laden does. None of these men are scholars of Is­ lam nor the Qur'an. I. as a Muslim, cannot and will not quote the Bible out of its proper context to further my socio-political agenda and I believe these evangelists owe an apology not only to Muslims for misrepresenting Islam, but also to the people of America who have REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS (Children must be 5 on or before December 1st) for nexl school year will lake place on March 20“ and 21" from 8:30 a.m. io 8:00 p.m. at one location in town: Southeastern Elementary School (registration will be one hour eartier at Pleasanb iew School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child al the time of registration. Parents will he asked to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child's official birth certificate and immunization record. Head Start of B4’s records, and verification of residency to this registration. The child's social securi­ ty number is also requested but not required. By State Law immunizations, vision and hearing testing must be complete before school attendance in the fall At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening lest for vision and hearing as well as a school readiness lest. Contribute to your IRA uilli u loun from IK-B. Cull or stop by /or full (|t'tuils. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14, 2002 Philip Jerome McKiernan GUN LAKE - Philip Jerome McKiernan. Jr., age 58 of Gun Lake, passed away sud­ denly March 6. 2002 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was bom July 10. 1943 in Holyoke. Mass., the son of Philip and Claire McKiernan. He grew up and attended schools in Lansing. Mich. Phil built a long career in computer infor­ mation systems and was currently the Director of Management Information Services in the Kentwood Public School District. He also held positions at Michigan National Bank. Diamond Reo. E.W. Bliss. Chef Pierre Corporatism. SPX. and LG Cook. He was active in many professional organizations over the years. Phil enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved cars and will be sadly missed by his many friends in the Grand Valley Corvette Club, where he currently served as treasurer. He enjoyed boating, golf and other outdoor activities and spending time with his grand­ kids. He had many “projects” and could always find a reason to have a new tool! He is survived by his wife. Mary (Kavanagh) McKiernan of Gun Lake; his son. Philip ill and Lisa McKiernan of Appleton. WI; his daughter. Suzanne and Mark Crabtree of Kentwood; his step-son. James and Angela Myers of Nonh Glenn. CO; his step-daughter. Catherine and Prentice Cole of Milford. Ml; his grand­ children. Katie and Corrie McKiernan. Casey and Jacob Crabtree, and Megan Cole; his father. Philip McKiernan Sr. of Holland; and long-time friends. Richard and Karleen Root of Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his mother. Claire. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Monday. March 11. 2002 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. David E. LeBlanc. celebrant. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Spina Bifida and Mercy Respite. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Kentwood. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service. 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SI ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rus­ nell. Pastor Saturday Ma** 4:30 p.m; Sunday Masses 8:30 a m and 11:00 am; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hasting*. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all age*. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 (X) p.m Wednesday activities 700 pm are Rainbow* or JJ. Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11:00 a m Sunday School. 10 am for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner cf Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am: Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center Si.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Chule* P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a m. and 10 a m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nuncry Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENF. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a.m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor Da* id Burgett. 94H-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes. Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nun­ cry provided Junior church. Youth group Thursday* senior meal* 12noon. Saturday night* - Praise Services 7.30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hour* Wednesday A Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day, 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vice* - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vice* 6 00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-96(M Tradmeru! 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting* Pa* tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9:50 a.m . 10 00­ 10:45 a m Sunday School for all age* and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from I l:00a.m.-12.l5 p.m. Coflee and Cookie* will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School Our NewSunday School formal offer* Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yr* thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation Phone (616) 945­ 9414 Thunda:. March 14 - 900 a.m.. Mix Flour for Pasties. 5:45 p.m.. Adult Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Crossway*. 7:00 p.m.. Mothers and More. Friday. March 15 - 6:30 Party Meat Cutting Saturday. March 16-Pasty Sale; 1000am. Catechism 3; 1:30 p.m.. The Way; 8:00 p.m Narcotics Anonymous Sunday. March 17 - 800 & 1045 a.m. Worship. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 p.m.. Little Angel*. God’s Children. Flying Doves. Monday. March 18 - 7:00 p.m.. Vi­ sion for Grace. Tuesday. March 19 - 7 00 pm. Congregation Coun­ cil; 700 p.m.. Overeaters Anony­ mous. Wednesday. March 20 lOOOi m. Healthy Families; 3:30 p.m.. Youth Bell Choir. 600 p.m.. Supper. 700 p.m. Worship. tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all age*; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Faithful Men Fellowship and GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time beforr the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership tram­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10 30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. ra»tor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 am HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. KathyBrown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education Norm Houma Music Director. 8: 30 a m • LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 a.m. ■ Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshment* 11:00 a.m. - Traditional .Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infant* and toddlers Ihru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-5463 Willard H. Curtis. Pansh Associ­ ate. Thursday. March 14 - 12:00 pm. Lenten Luncheon and Ser­ vice - Father Al Russell. Speaker. Sunday. March 17 - 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir. 9:00 a.m. Tradi­ tional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship. 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour; 11:20 a.m. Contem­ porary Worship Service; 11 40 am Children's Worship The 9:00 Service i* broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided during both Service* Children'* Worship is available dunng both Servkes. 500 p.m “ISiam Basic Belief*. Realities. & Myth*" will CFDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6:00 p m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m A Spmt-filleJ church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of A*»yna Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30a.m . 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6 30p m Jesus Club for boy* A girl* ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God'* love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special- For infomunon call 1-616-731-5194 or QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.; P.O Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058. I-517-852-1806 This information on worship services is provided by V Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 Nonh M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan be presented in Leasot. Sharpe Hall The community is invited to join us for thi* program Monday. March 11 - 8:30 a.m Staff meet* for prayer and planning. 7 00 p.m . Session Meeting; 7:00 p.m . Cub Scout Pack Meeting • Sharp Hall Tuesday. March 12 - 6 15 a.m Men's Bible Study - Church Lounge. Wednesday. March 13 6: 00 p m Church Night Supper ■ Dining Room; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team. 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir. 7: 00 p.m Spanish Class for ele­ mentary students with Karen VanDenBcrg Marion E. Middaugh NASHVILLE Mr Marion E. Middaugh. 69. of Nashville, died Monday. March 4. 2002. al Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Middaugh was born March 17. 1932 in Buckley. Mich., a son of Vernon and Ursula (Clark) Middaugh. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired employee of Oldsmobile. Surviving are his wife. Joyce; one daugh­ ter. Julia (Kenneth) McArthur of Lake Odessa: two sons. Michael (Julie) Middaugh of St. Johns and James (Rena) Middaugh of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters. Floris (Everett) Miller and Alice Faye Dukes, both of Lansing; one brother. William (Marci) Middaugh of Fowlerville; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday. March 8. 2002 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken, with William Horton, minister, officiating. Interment was in Delta Center Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lester Altcft. Richard Ccle. Cory Hale. Kenneth McArthur. Mark Middaugh. Don Wiggins and Randall Wooley. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. Mulliken. Norma I. Cole CHARLOTTE - Norma I. Cole. 84. of Charlotte. Mich., died Saturday. March 9. 2002 Mrs. Cole was bom Dec. 12. 1917, in Charlotte. Mich., the daughter of Earl Paton and Inez (Newton) Paton. She was a former member of OES Chapter 218 of Charlotte, a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, and the Bonnie Brook Association. She is survived by son, Jerry of Vermontville; daughters, Jan (Brad) Jones of Potterville, Jeanne (Rody) Hillary of Grand Rapids, Linda (Bob) Tolles of Hastings; daughter-in-law. Sharon Cole of Delton; six grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Josie Cole of Grand Rapids and Maxine Cole of Oglesby. III.; and brother-in-law, Ned Walters of Charlotte; and set eral nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by husband. Wayne C. Cole on March 9, 1994; son. Gary; daughter. Jane; grandson, Brent; five sisters and two brothers. A memorial was held Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Reverend George Fleming officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and/or Eaton County Siren Shelter. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Susan Kay (Latta) Gutchess LIVE OAK. FLORIDA - Beulah Mac (Murray) Oliver, age 74. of Live Oak. Fla., went home to be with her Lord on Friday. March 8. 2002. She was bom in Lansing. Mich, on July 24. 1927 to John and Mabie Murray. She moved to the Hastings area when she was in her teens. Over the years she had a variety of jobs in factories and as a caregiv­ er in Michigan and Ohio. She enjoyed sewing and knitting many items for her family and friends. She was a member of Broken-Lance Church Native American All Nations-All Peopics Church. Live Oak, Fla. Beulah is survived by her seven children. Linda (Tom) Wrighton of III.. Dinah Bieszka (Jim) of Mich.. Robert (Bonita) Oliver of Fla., Patricia (Dick) Deubler of Ohio, Joan (Don) Latreille of Fla.. Barbara (Mike) Faustrum of Mich.. Michael (Mary) Oliver of Okla.; 31 grandchildren; and 36 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister. Betty Jane Moore; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends in Michigan, Ohio and Florida. Preceding her in death were both her par­ ents and son, Leo James Oliver. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday. March 12. 2002 at 2 p.m. al the Palmer-Bush Funeral Home in Lansing. MI. Burial will be al the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bath, MI with Pastor Tom Randall officiating. ; CLACKAMAS. OREGON - Susan Kay Gutchess. 53. of Clackamas. Oregon and formerly of Nashville, went to be with her Lord on Monday. March 4. 2(M>2 after long battle with cancer. Susie was bom Dec. 14. 1948. the daugh­ ter of Mildred (Petie) (Hinckley) Latta and Ernest Latta. She attended Nashville schools and grad­ uated from Maple Valley School in 1967. She attended Michigan Slate University for one year. She married her high schtxU sweetheart. Gordon Gutchess, on Sept. 14. 1968. Gordons work took them to Atlanta Ga. Dallas. Tx.. California and then to Clackamas. Ore. Susie was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by husband. Gordon; daughters. Jennifer of Milwaukie. Ore.. Ashley of Tualatin. Ore. and Lauren al home; grandsons, Andrew and Keith; her mother. Petie Latta of Nashville; lather. Ernest luitta of Kalkaska; sisters. Sherry (Wayne) Gould of Nashville. Mary Rose of Rough and Ready. Calif.; brother. John Lana of Grass Valley. Calif.; half sisters, Thelma and Linda; half brothers. Ernie and Chester; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Margaret Gutchess of Grand Ledge; many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a baby brother, James Edward; fuiher-tn-iaw and mother-in-law, Ray and Grace Gutchess of Vermontville. Memorial services were held Sunday. March 9, 2002 at Spring Mtxjnlain Bible Church in Oregon. Memorial services will be held on Sunday. March 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. al Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to any local Hospice or cancer organization. Noreen Revalee MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Noreen Revalee. age 79, of Middleville, passed away Friday. March 8, 2002 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Noreen Revalee was bom on April 28, 1922 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Biggs) Hurd. She was employed at Grand Rapids Die Cast for 22 1/2 years and the American Box Board for 14 years. She was a homemaker, enjoyed flowers, gardening and was an avid reader. She is survived by two nephews. James A. Wheeler of Middleville, and Dale R. Wheeler of Middleville.. Respecting her wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, ML Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. MI. |Roger David Stine LAC DU BONNET. MANITOBA. CANADA - Roger David Stine peacefully passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at the Pinawa Hospital. Pinawa, MB. Roger was bom on Sept. 20, 1927 and grew up on the family farm in Assyria Township. Ml. In his early school years, he attended Bell School, graduated from Bellevue High School and attended Michigan State University. During his school years, Roger was active in 4-H and FFA; he was recognized by the FFA as a Stale Fanner. He lettered in all high school sports and started a baseball team in Assyria. In 1958. Roger moved with his family from Ml. Clemens, MI. to Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, where his wife’s parents had been early settlers. He went into business with his father-in­ law. later worked in maintenance for Windigo Resort, and retired from the Tanco Mining Corporation in 1992. He built the home in which his children grew up. He was a member of the Lions Club and a charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Cross. Roger organized and coached youth baseball in Lac du Bonnet, and he enjoyed beekeeping, gardening, carpentry, and the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Roger’s caring nature, humor, and zest for life will be remembered by his family and friends. Roger is survived by his loving wife. Helm; sons. Sid (Karen) and Ed (Andrea); grandchildren. Mark. Jennifer and Daniel; as well as brothers. Gordon (Mary), Wendell (Jean), Arthur (Susan) and their families; and his brother-in-law. Don (Frances) Lagsdin and family. Funeral sen ices were held Wednesday. Feb. 27. 2002 from the Lutheran Church of the Cross. Lac du Bonnet. Pastor Ingthor Isfeld officiated. Interment was in the Letton ia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or sent to Helen Stine. Box 5. Lac du Bonnet. Manitoba ROE I AO, for designation. Beulah Mae (Murray) Oliver | ~~ "Ros^^Morfc/e ~~ CHARLOTTE - Ross J. Markle, age 81. of Charlotte, died Monday. March I I. 2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Markle was bom in Bad Axe. MI, on March 9. 1921. the son of Wallace and Katherine (Graham) Markle. He attended area schools and graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1938. After graduation he began a career as a bus driver for Indian Trails. After his retire­ ment from bus driving, he moved to Arizona where he married Marjorie Graham in 1987 in Bullhead City. Arizona. They moved back to the Charlotte area in 1996. He enjoyed golf, fishing, walking the dogs, driving bus and being a driver for the Amish in the area. He he survived by his wife, Marjorie Markle of Charlotte. MI; son. David (Faith) Markle of Hartsville, S.C.; daughters, Megan Markle and Trudy Arrigoni, both of San Francisco. CA; sister. Pauline Houston of Port Huron, MI; stepson, William (Donna) Hess of Charlotte, Ml; stepdaugh­ ter. Robin (Bob) Keech of Lakeview. MI; two step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wallace and Katherine (Graham) Markle; sister, Irene; and brothers. Ray and Earl. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14. 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Funeral sen ices will be held Saturday. March 16. 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot offi­ ciating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Leta I. Root HASTINGS - Leta I. Root, age 88, of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 13,2002 at Carveth Village of Middleville. Arrangements arc pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. |Margaret Boyd DELTON ■ Mrs Margaret Boyd, age 74, of Delton, passed away Saturday. March 9, 2002. Mrs. Boyd was bom March 11. 1927 in Kalamaztxi. the daughter of Arthur and Catherine (Dyra) Baker. She was a 1945 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and was a loyal employee of Shakespeare Spearfiex for over 30 years. And. famous for her home­ made noodles, she was a former ctxtk al the Gilkey Lake Tavern. She was an avid reader, especially mys­ teries; and enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzle books, and watching Wheel of Fortune. Mushnxwning. watching deer and riding in the car were also some of her favorite hobbies. Margaret was an active member of VFW Auxiliary Post 422 and a former member of the Workers of St. Mary. On July 12, 1969, she married Richard L. Boyd of Delton who survives. Other members of her family include: her son. Robert (Bob) Bali of Kalamazoo; her daughter. Pam (Marc) Worst of Galesburg; brothers. Arthur (Ann) Baker of Parchment and Donald (Lana) Baker of Florida; sis­ ters. Helen (Stan) Holewa of Kalamazoo and Agnes Ferried of Delton; three grand­ sons. Marc Worst. Steve Worst, and Jay Ball; two great grandchildren. Aurora and Jacob Worst; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her daughters, Donna Jean and Sharon Irene Ball; her brothers. Joseph and Henry (Bud) Baker; and her sister. Mary Kelley. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delton District Library will be appreciated. Envelopes available at the funeral home or at the library. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 - Page 7 Abt’S Q)bitu.<vites ————— Gary Hill Mildred Clements LAKE ODESSA - Mildred Clements, age 91. of Lake Odessa, formerly of Charlotte, died March 8, 2002. Mrs. Clements was born May 29. 1910 in Olivet, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Ida Mae (Griffin) Royston. Mildred married Paul Clements in 1928 and enjoyed 64 years together. She and Paul were lifelong residents and farmers in the community. She was a member of the Crossroads United Brethren Church and a volunteer al Eaton Manor from 1991 to 1996. She is survived by daughters. Wilma (Doug) Crossan of Lakeland, Florida. Karen (Rick) Rickcrd of Lake Odessa; sons, Harold (Donna) Clements of Charlotte, Darrell (Marlyn) Clements of Charlotte; 19 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren, six great, great grandchildren; and sister, Marie Albright of Lyons, Michigan. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul in 1991; three brothers; two sisters; one great grandson; and one great granddaughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday. March 12, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Reverends Mark Beers and Harold Cherry officiated. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads United Brethren Church or Ionia Hospice. Anderses to observe golden aniversary An open house will be given in honor of Karl and Barbara Anders’ 50th wedding an­ niversary on March 24, 2002,2 to 5 p.m., at Hope Township Hall. M-43. The open house will be given by their children and spouses: Debbie Anders. Di­ ane Lancaster, Dennis Anders, Darlene and Charles Biggs, and Denise and Larry Her­ bert. Friends and relatives, please stop by to celebrate with us. No gifts, please. Parker-O'Neal to marry June 8 Ms. Joyce Parker is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer Parker, of Lansing. Ml to Bradley O’Neal of Mountain Home. AR. Jennifer is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1997 graduate of Michigan State University and is currently working on a masters in agriculture while working at Michigan State University. Bradley is a 1997 graduate of Mountain Home High School and currently operating his own home repair and construction busi­ ness in Lansing. A June 8. 2002 wedding is being planned at Chariton Park. I Straube-Weedall to be wed Aug. 31 Mr. and Mrs. Jon (Lori) Straube of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kristen to Michael Weedall. son of Mr. and Mrs. Spark (Dolly) Weedall of Hastings. Kristen, currently class of Hastings 2002, works for Customized Cleaning. Mike, a 1999 Hastings graduate, works for CarQucst of Hastings. An Aug. 31. 2002 wedding is planned. Jer^n^Corky^LCollier | LAKE ODESSA - Jerene “Corky" M. Collier, age 76, of Lake Odessa, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord on Thursday. March 7. 2002 at his home Jerene was bom Aug. 24, 1925 in Sunfield to Ervin rnd Mina (Gilbert) Collier. He had lived in the Lake Odessa area most of his life. Corky married Charlotte Petrie of Sunfield on Jan. 21. 1950. He had been a member of the Calvary United Brethren Church since 1947. and a member of God’s family since the age of 16. Corky graduated from La e Odessa High School in 1944. and had worked as a custo­ dian for Lakewood Schools until his retire­ ment in 1984. Since retirement, he worked for Lake Manor for 3 1/2 years until illness forced him to retire again. Jerene had been a wonderful husband and a faithful servant of his Lord. He is survived by Charlotte, his loving wife of 52 years; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Plynn Collier, and his sister. Joyce Munson. The funeral service was held Monday. March II. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodbury United Brethren Church or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. - NOTICE ~ Seth James Cook DURANGO. CO - Seth James Cook, age 93 of Durango, Colorado, died Tuesday, February 19. 2002 at Four Comers Health Care Center in Durango. CO. Mr. Cook w-as born July 26. 1908 in Battle Creek. Michigan. He married Gladys Walters on July 14, 1935 in Hastings, Michigan. Mr. Cook worked in the electric power industry throughout his life retiring from the Salt River Project in Arizona. He and his wife spent winters in Arizona and summers in Durango since 1976 and have resided in Durango permanently the past 3 years. He was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Apache Junction, a life member of the Moose Lodge, and enjoyed fishing, reading and playing the harmonica. He is survival by his wife, Gladys Cook of Durango; daughter. Shirley Farrow of Durango; son, Stan Cook of Ignacio; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Friday, February 22, 2002 at Rcsthaven Park cemetery in Phoenix. If you wish to send Gladys a card send to: 375 E. 30th St., Durango, Colorado 81301-4325. | ~ PhebeTTeigeT" HASTINGS ■ Phebe A. Geiger, age 99. of Hastings, formerly of Ionia and Saranac, passed away Tuesday. March 5, 2002 in Hastings. Mrs. Geiger was bom May 9, 1902 in Campbell Township. Ionia County, the daughter of Burt and Rose (Whiters) Slater. She married Russell A. Geiger. Nov. 8, 1919. He preceded her in death April 14. 1963. Together with her husband. Mrs.Geiger owned and operated the Geiger Counter Restaurant near Ionia during the 1940’s. Surviving are three sons: Donald and (Joyce) of Ionia. Von of Lake Odessa, and Leroy and (Donna)of Saranac; 25 grand­ children; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; two brothers. Forrest Slater of Lake Odessa and Richard Slater of Clarksvihe; one sister. Mary Peterson of Hastings. Preceding her in death were two daugh­ ters, Eleanor Potter in 1998 and Madeline Alferink in 1994; a daughter-in-law, Yvonne Geiger in 1998; one sister, Mabel McCaul; three brothers. Carl. Roy and Keith Slater. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 9. 2002 at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia with Rev. William Renkema officiat­ ing. Interment Balcom Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Lake Funeral Home, Ionia. NOTICE Southwest Barry County Sewer and water Authority Proposed Rate Increase BARRY COUNTY IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE BOARD. APPLICA­ TIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. THIRD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE, AND MUST BE RETURNED BY 5:00 P.M. ON APRIL 3. 2002. At the March 25th, 2002 regular monthly meeting, the SWBCSWA Board will vote whether to Increase month sewer rates from $25.50 to not to exceed $27.50. Deanna Marie Rountree of Richland and James Matthew Norris of Plainwell are pleased to announce their engagement. Deanna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rountree of Ionia and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Britten of Delton. She is employed in Richland for Colleen Breitenbach. Stale Farm agent, as a licensed representative. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Norris of Delton and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hughes, also of Delton. He is employed in Allegan at L. Perrigo Company as a labora­ tory technician. 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ALASKA - Mr. Wayne F. Woodbury, age 58. of Delta Junction. Alaska, died Sunday. March 10, 2002. Wayne was bom on October 23, 1943, in Marion, Michigan. He started flying at 15 and had his pilot's license at 16 and his own airplane al 19. After graduating from high school in Vermontville, Michigan, he joined the Air National Guard and earned his Link Instructors Certificate. In 1965, Wayne transferred to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Helicopter Program; later serving in Vietnam. After being stationed, at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, in 1967, he fell in love with Alaska and decided to make Fairbanks his home. Wayne flew for Bureau of Land Management and Frontier Flying Service; meeting t lot of people and making a lot of friends. He owned and operated his own air service out of McCarthy, Alaska, for several years. in 1983, Wayne moved to Delta Junction, Alaska, to enjoy the remoteness and mountains. He was most recently employed with Guardian Security as a security guard. Wayne was a longtime member of the NRA and AOPA. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Oswell O. and Verna Woodbury. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Woodbury of Delta Junction, Alaska; his daughter, Michelle (Bryce) Covington of Simpsonville, South Carolina; his son, Kenneth Woodbury of Waterloo, South Carolina; his daughter, Terral Woodbury of Simpsonville, South Carolina; his brother, Lester Woodbury of Vermontville, Michigan; his sister, Phyllis Smith of Charlotte, Michigan; and his brother, Boyd Woodbury of Potterville, Michigan. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville, Michigan. Interment was in Delta Junction, Alaska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Woodbury family or to: American Heart Association, 1057 W. Fireweed Lane #100, Anchorage, AK 99503. Arrangements cared for by Fairbanks Funeral Home. INFORMED! Send them The BANNER 1 -888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Rountree-Norris to wed June 8 DELTON - Darrel L. Foster, age 45. of Delton, passed March 6. 2(M)2 al home. Darrel was born May 27.1956 in Hastings to Robert D. and Helen E. (Reid) Foster. He graduated in 1975 from Hastings High School and attended Nazareth and Davenport Colleges. He was employed by the Kellogg Company for 26 years retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and the outdoors. He is survived by one daughter. Amanda Foster of Big Rapids; parents. Robert and Helen (Reid) Foster of Delton; sister. Linda (Ron) Barry; and brother. Robert (Margaret) Foster, both of Battle Creek. Services were held Friday. March 8.2002 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Battle Creek. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Battle Creek. HASTINGS - Gary Hill, age 63, of Hastings, died Wednesday. March *3, 2002 at his residence. Arrangements arc pending at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. updass ndudrg a Bradford WMa He healer Anderson windows. new root One stall garage with workshop 30iA0 Mm readr lor horses Also garden area with trot trees panted around ne property Ths rs a rrvst see it wool last ong at_________ S98.500 Big Brothers Big Sisters A Community Of Caring Sr. Caseworker— two full-time positions One in Calhoun County and one in Barry County. Experience in volunteer and youth ser'ices. marketing and program development. Responsible for interviewing and matching children to adults. Bachelor's degree in Human Service, preferably SW. Hiring range $23,840-529.800 depending on experience. Competitive benefits. Send resume by 3/20/02 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 605 Howard St.. Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1919 or email BBBS@BBBScnmmunitv.ont. E.O.E. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 flake Odessa The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight Thursday. March 14. at Lake Manor. The program will be on the history of gardening and the develop* ment of grains and plants. The Dcpol/Muscum will be open Saturday. March 30. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. At the same time, a librarian for the genealogy society will be on hand to assist any searchers for reference material. A concert March 22 at Central United Methodist Church, will be sponsored by the Youth Fellowship. The performers will be band and choral members of Lakewood High School who earned Division I ratings at the recent solo and ensemble competi­ tion. Family members and the public are invited to hear these star performers. This is a free event. Spring break is coming for Lakewood students during the last week of March, cul­ minating on Easter Sunday. March 31. Michigan Tech had its spring break last week, with students coming from snow­ country to a wild weather weekend with temperatures at 15 or below. Because of weather conditions, the ambulance dinner for Sunday was canceled. On Saturday. March 16. there will be an artisan's event at the Ionia County Court House, sponsored by the Ionia Historical Society. There will be weaving, quilting, soap making, calligraphy and more. This costs $2 to enter. The Sebcwa Center UMC will have a pancake supper from 5 to 7 p.m., also this Saturday. Retired School Personnel of Ionia County will meet next Thursday. March 21. Call 374-8420 for reservations. There will be a speaker from Channel 8. Last week's weekend edition of the Ionia Sentinel carried a story about Quint and Agnes Cusack and their cruise to Antarctica just a few weeks ago. The tours are avail­ able only in January and February, which is as close to summer as the South Pole can get. They were impressed by the serenity of the area with its penguins, icebergs and ice floes. The food was wonderful - five meals each day. P. Quentin Cusack is a younger brother of the late Ernest Cusack of Lake Odessa, so they have many relatives here, and many friends. Agnes enjoyed the cook­ ing classes held by the ship's chef, and also the lectures. Last week’s meeting of the genealogy society brought 35 members and guests. One member lives in Ireland* She is a member of First Families, inducted in the 2001 class along with her sister who lives in California. Their parents at Holl were inducted earlier. The two presenters were David McCord and Robert Smith of Middleville. They wore period clothing Dav id w as in the persona of an Irish peas­ ant from the lime of the year 1000 A.D. The other wore vastly different garb and carried his Clay more sword and shield. Each relat­ ed data about life of people in the medieval lime. Their stories invoked many questions. Joe and Joan McCord of Ionia were hosts for the day. Gary Veale of Hastings Road was the registrar. Pam Swiler was recov­ ered sufficiently from her recent surgery to drive her car for the first lime to get to the meeting, but she was a spectator while Vice President Lori Fox presided. United Methodist Women of Central UMC met Monday evening in the church lounge. While waiting for four of their number who were attending a Lenten Bible study elsewhere, the early arrivals signed Easter cards to send to missionaries and shut-in members. Then when the later arrivals came, they proceeded with their meeting and Call to Prayer service. The unit’s officers served refreshments. The next event will be the spring breakfast on April 27. David Wood, former BarryCounty sheriff, will be the speaker for that morning. Many people living today, mostly senior citizens, experienced life before rural elec­ trification came to Michigan. Life is not the same when one is suddenly thrust into life without electricity today. All the residents of Johnson Street and neighbors on Fourth Avenue experienced 48 hours without the energizing flow of current from Saturday at 5:16 until about the same hour on Monday of this week. However, we arc not prepared to cope today like we were in the years before power poles were ranged along the road­ sides. Back then we may have had gasoline lanterns and lamps with their fragile man­ tles. toasters and waffle irons to use on a kitchen range, gasoline engines to pump water and power a washing machine. The furnace burned wood and so did the kitchen stove. An oil stove provided a source of heat for cooking in summer. Filling kerosene lamps, trimming wicks, and wash­ ing glass lamp chimneys were routine tasks of the housewife. Children carried the wood father had split in the woodshed to fill the woodbin beside the kitchen stove. This time we were fortunate to have fire­ places of wood-burning basement stoves. Gas waler heaters gave us hot water. Candles, flashlights and relic kerosene lamps provided a measure of light. Many neighbors spent their hours at the home of relatives who had both heat and light. Many ale restaurant meals. They piled on blankets Uhtlaojna, Scotti... We welcome long-time Realtor Cindy Scott to our team of Professionals. Well known to many in the Barry County area, Cindy is hard­ working and energetic. She and her husband Mark and their 2 chil­ dren live just outside of Hastings. Her many interests include horseback riding and rodeo events. In addition to being a multi-million dollar agent, Cindy holds her GRI and CRS designations. For all your real estate needs, look no more! Call Cindy at Greenridge Witzel & Associates, 948-3770 or 948­ 4228. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On Monday. March 25. 2002. at 7:00 p.m.. Assyria Township will be conducting the following meetings at the Township Han on Tasker Road, just east of M-66 Budget Hearing A copy ol the budget may be obtained by contacting the Clerk al 616.758.4003 and win also be available at the meeting. The Annual Meeting lor Assyna Township will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing A Special Meeting will be held following the Annual Meeting for the purposes of approving the budget and heated soap-stones for night-time warmth Without power, the sump pumps did not function, so we dealt with wet base­ ments. The lawns were littered with branch­ es. The village truck came on Monday and gathered many of the downs limbs. Consumers Power has a sophisticated system which can tell the caller his address and telephone number for verification and the message that our power outage has been reported, just by punching the proper but­ tons on our telephones. It has gratifying Monday night to have the power back in service so we could be warm in our own homes. A tree at the Wincbrenncr home on Woodland Road came down doing damage in the yard, and also tearing out telephone wires for the neighbors. Virginia Yonkers underwent neurological surgery Tuesday in Grand Rapids. She has already been fitted for the orthopedic halo she will wear. She will be at Mary Free Bed as she recovers after a few days in the hos­ pital where she has surgery. Joe and Yvetta Coats have a second son born last week. He has been named Caleb Davis. Also Vem and Cindy (Beck) Dumond have their first son bom last week. He is the grandson of James and Suzanne (Goodrich) Dumond and great-grandchild of Evelyn Goodricn. The maternal grand­ parents live between Pompeii and Ithaca. Caleb’s grandparents are Gary and Kay Coates. His local great grandparents are Lester and Virginia Yonkers. Mrs. Dan (Diane) Bergman of Lake Odessa is one of the daughters of Helen Welly. 77. of Pierson who died on March 9. Elmer and Eulah (VanSicklen) Gostncll are celebrating their 50th anniversary soon. Some local pastors were "jailed’’ for good cause last week at the Youth Center and had to get S50 bail. LEGAL I NOTICE Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will bo used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ROBERT M. FULLER AND DIANA FULLER. HUSBAND AND W'FE to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee. dated January 2. 2001. and recorded on January 9. 2001, as Instrument No. 1053728 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of seventy nine thousand eight hundred seventy eight and 88/100 Dollars ($79,878.88). including interest at 8.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm. on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: That part of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan. North of the Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way Together with an ease­ ment for ingress and egress described as: A strip of land 40 feet wide. 20 feet each side of a !<ne described as: Beginning at a point on the North­ South 1/4 line of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, where said 1/4 line intersects the North line of Highway M-79. said North line also being the South line of the former Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way. thence North along said 1/4 line 100 feet, more or less, to the North line of said Michigan Central Railroad Right-of-Way and the end of said described line The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 21.2002 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee Attorney for: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For intormabon please call: (248) 540-7701 Assyria Township Board meetings will be held each month on the first Monday of the month at 7 30 pm If the first Monday is a legal holiday the meeting will be held on the first Tuesday at 7 30 pm The meetings will be held on the first Tuesday at7 30 pm The meetings will be held at the Assyria Township Hall on Taster Road, just east of M-66 The following are scheduled dates for fiscal year 20022003 April 1. 2002 October 7. 2002 May 6. 2002 November 4. 2002 June 3. 2002 December 2. 2002 July 1 2002 January 6. 2003 August 5. 2002 February 3. 2003 September 3. 2002 "uca; March 3. 2003 The Assyna Township Board will prov.de n-cessary reasonable auxiliary ads and services to individuals with disabilities at any meeting or public hearing upon six days notice prior to each meeting to the Assyria Township Board individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyna Township Board by writing or calling the Assyna Township Clerk. Debbie Massmuno. 7475 Cox Road BeMevue. Ml 49021. 616 758.4003 Dear Ann Landers: My husband owns a business with "Manin.** Last week. Mar­ tin's wife. Nancy.** called to say she is cer­ tain the company's 19-year-old secretary is trying to seduce her husband. This secre­ tary has been working for the men for six months. I have not met lier. but Nancy says the girl dresses like a tramp and behaves in a flirty manner. Neither my husband nor Martin has any intention of firing this girl simply because Nancy doesn't like her. Nancy believes she can get the secretary to quit by being rude to her on the phone. She also shows up un­ expectedly at the office "just in case" some­ thing is going on. She belittles the secretary to her face and constantly reminds he* that she is the owner's wife. Nancy wants to en­ list my help in this harassment. She warned me that if the girl cannot seduce Martin, she will surely go after my husband. I feel uncomfortable behaving this way. and I don't know if it would be effective in any case. If the secretary is in fact trying to seduce Martin, it seems to me that Nancy's behavior will only make her more deter­ mined to "save" him from his nasty wife. Should I go along with Nancy's plan? The situation is getting exit of control, and I'm not sure what to do. - The Partner’s Wife in Florida. Dear Wife: Do NOT go along with Nancy's plan. If her husband is planning to have an affair with the secretary. Nancy’s harassment will turn the girl into a figure of sympathy who needs her boss’ support. Unless you have reason to believe this girl is behaving in a destructive manner, please allow your husband to decide who works for him. Nancy is making a fool of herself, and if she isn’t careful, she will have a whole new set of problems. Porno threat Dear Ann Landers: I was always aware that my husband. "Pete." looked at pornog­ raphy on the Internet, but I never fell threat­ ened by it. I have since changed my m:nd. Two months ago. my computer broke and I used Pete’s. I was surprised by how much pom he had stored in his files. What’s worse, he had downloaded profiles of avail­ able women and listed himself with an adult matchmaking service as "married but looking." The real stunner, however. ’ was that some of the pornography included scenes of incest. Ann. we have two young daughters, and I was horrified by my hus­ band's sexual fantasies. When I confronted Pete, he immediately apologized and deleted all the objectionable files. He also agreed to see a counselor. However. M'hen the counselor asked to see me. I discovered that Pete had not told her about the pornography. He had said simply that he was "depressed." When I get de­ pressed, I eat chocolate. I do not compro­ mise my moral values and jeopardize my marriage. I did not tell the about Pete’s fantasies be­ cause I didn’t feel it was my place to do so. However, i am confused by his behavior Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give us a call at 945-9554 It’s Finally Here! Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Avoid plan JstJoodO-aivn -Jff.eadoius J^aztiienten t 1821 N. East St., Hastings, MI 49058 Opening Mid-March 2002 • ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE FOR SENIORS Plow call tu to discover all that thia community baa.to offer. 616-897-0200 ___________ A Leisure Living ManaggdCsmMnv • and not sure I should slay in this marriage. 1 thought Pete and I had similar values, but I no longer trust my instincts. Please tell me what to do. - Married But Looking’s Wife in Atlanta. Dear Wife in Atlanta: Some fantasies re­ main fantasies. They are never acted on. However, you are wise to be cautious. It is commendable that Pete is seeing a thera­ pist. but he is not helping his marriage by avoiding the issues. Insist on joint counsel­ ing so the therapist can hear both sides of the story. You will then have a better idea of where you stand. Job offense Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from "Caught in the Middle in New York." whose daughter has moved in with a 37-year-old. divorced bartender. The woman referred to the boyfriend as “a loser." What*s worse, you said the same thing in your response. What exactly makes him a loser? Bartenders are professionals. They work hard and make decent money. They are also loyal friends and perceptive about human nature. Good bartenders save lives by tak­ ing care of those who have imbibed loo heavily. They bear up well under abuse from their patrons. Tell me. Ann. would you have responded differently if the man had been a professor or a doctor? - Friend of the Bartender in Los Angeles. Dear Friend: I am sorry if I offended the bartenders and their friends in my reading audience. The woman who wrote was con­ cerned that her daughter had dropped out of college and was living with a divorced man 16 years her senior. I don’t believe his job was the focus of her disappointment. I apol­ ogize for not making that clear. I wax bom­ barded with angry mail from bartenders across the country. Mea culpa. My response was not one of my best. Happy mess Dear Ann Landers: You printed a letter a white back from a new mother-in-law who said her son’s new bride was a terrible housekeeper. She asked if it would be OK if she gave the girl a list with some pointers. You wisely told her to keep her suggestions to herself. I was raised to keep a house meticulously clean. When my bldd-briiriier married, my parents complained endlessly about what a lousy housekeeper his wife wax. and I took the message to heart. When I married. I was determined that no one would call me a slob. I am often complimented on my clean house. The problem is. I am not happy un­ less the house is spotless. I have two pre­ schoolers and must pick up after them all day long. If someone visits me. I spend the entire time wiping the coffee table, putting the used teacups in the dishwasher and making sure the mirrors are spotless. I live in fear that someone will drop by unexpect­ edly and find a mess. Here’s the irony. Ann. When I go to my brother’s home. I notice my sister-in-law spends her time enjoying herself and her guests. Eventually, everyone helps clean up the scattered toys and table crumbs. In my house, however. I wail hand and foot on everyone, and never have a chance to relax and visit. My sister-in-law is a terrific person, and although we all notice the mess, no one holds it against her. Please remind your readers that a clean house is nice, but it is more important to enjoy your children, your family and your friends. There will be plenty of time to clean up when they are gone. - Messed Up Priorities in North Car­ olina. Dear N.C.: You are so right. People shouldn’t worry so much about the exter­ nals. Life is too short. Short response Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to “Runt in Burlington. Vt." who wanted a snappy comeback for the clods who make comments about her height. I am less than 5 feet tall and have been living with the same problem for 50 years. I have finally come up with the perfect response. When someone asks. "How tall ARE you?" I smite sweetly and answer. "I’m 5 feet 7.” This renders the clod speechless white making it clear how ridiculous the question was. It works every time. - Clod Stopper in Wynnewood. Pa. Dear Clod Stopper: What a perfect re­ sponse! Thanks for passing it along. Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet “Sex and the Teenager. ' Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creaiors.com Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.March 14. 2002 - Page 9 er brothers and the car caught on fire. Mom was the onlj one who remained calm. She dug dirt from the bank and threw n on the engine without regard for her new gloves Then the boys also dug dirt to save the car Only after the gloves were ruined did the boys remember the shove! in the trunk. At age 86. she got her first computer and she has been working on family histories since then. She finished the Kesler history and she has been working on the story of her family (Willits] for some time. Her sto­ ry tells about the Willitscs from 1630 through much of the 20th century . We as a family arc finishing the story and From TIM€ to TIME byJoyce F. Weinbrecht Life and times of the Willits Family (Conclusion) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht •■While Wilson was manager of the Sears store in Hamtramack. labels on gallons of paint would sometimes come loose and they could not be sold. He would bring everything to the farm and they were stored in the cool dry basement. Over a period of time, there were several gallons. “When Lee Bailey came to work, it was decided to mix them together and paint the house. No one but me remembers at that time that our house was painted a dark red with cream trim. It was not a good paint job, so much of the siding showed paint that had been weathered away. Perhaps it was the fact that our house was the only red house in the neighborhood and I didn't like being different that 1 still remember it. “Lee mixed all the colors together and it came out grayish white, which everyone remembers. Father and Lee had a great time and Lee worked with him doing jobs that Father would find to do. It might only be standing in the bam door hoping it would rain and waiting for supper. "Some things were on the farm wiicn the family moved there. The apple orchard was at least two acres in size and had many vari­ eties of choice apples. There were no dis­ eases in the apple so spray was unheard of. The butternut, walnut and hickory nut trees produced quantities of nuts that were used in baking. “In the front yard was a crabapple tree whose yellow apples with red cheeks gave and abundance of fruit for crabapple pick­ les and crabapple jelly of a delicate pick color. The mulberry tree with its shiny green leaves of different shapes never bore fruit, but across the road trees sprang up that bore quantities of berries. Today, we go to the store and purchase jars of Smuckers jams and jelly. Il would be too expensive to buy the apples. “Little did Father and Mother know when they bought that 82-acre farm that they were also buying a piece of history. Highbanks Creek bordered the farm on the south and east. It was puzzling, as the abstract staled that the southeast comer went to the center of the pond. Talking to Grandpa Mudge they learned that Highbanks Creek had been dammed up and a mill pond extended back into our woods. "The two H^nchett brothers had a saw mill and a number of houses were put up to house the families who worked in the mill. Two of them are still in use. On the farm there were four places where an apple tree and com lilies and phlox still grew, even though the houses were gone. There was spring fed stream where they got their water. “Back in the woods there was a crossing log across the creek to a two-acre plot of ground. Logs had fallen and were begin­ ning to decay. Little turtles lined the logs. Bushes and trees were starting to grow there and the sediment had built a rich black soil. That with Highbanks Creek, was the mill pond being spoken of in the abstract. “The Hanchett brothers each built a good frame house across the road from each oth­ er where they could look down from their house and watch the mill in operation. The mill pond was gone, but a few large stones remained where the dam had been. The water in the creek was icy cold. It was infested with leaches that we called blood suckers. They fastened themselves to your legs and feet when you waded in the creek. A favorite spot was between the toes. They got a meal of your blood until you pulled them off. “Mother and Father stayed on the farm on Sections No. 6 and 7, Maple Grove Township, until they were in their 80s. At that time Clayton bought the farm. He moved them to Charlotte where they could be closer to him and he could provide their medical care. "They were moved on a Sunday, a day on which father did not work. It preyed on his mind that the move was done on a Sunday to the point it was necessary to put him in a home where he could be observed. He died on Feb. 4. 1949. "Mother then stayed with Clara and Clayton with occasional visits with our family. She enjoyed the three little boys. Stephen. Douglas and Michael, during her visits with my family. She died on Nov. 28. 1955. They were buried in Barryvi’le Cemetery. “So ends the story of our family.” A tribute to Mother: We six children would like to thank you for coming to hon­ or Mother with us. She lived a long, very busy and eventful life with many rewards, in her mind her most special reward was having many friend*. Mother valued people and always found the best in them. As you got closer to Moth­ er you got to know her values and somehow those values got to you too. As her special friend. Phyllis Olmstead, said, that she set very high standards for all of us and we worked hard to meet them. One of her rewards was leaching. To her teaching was not a job. it was a passion and she had to be around young people to mold their lives as well as teach them. She want­ ed to give them a sense of self worth and of the family as a classroom. She worked to develop their desire and their ability to learn. She first taught in one room rural schools and during the depression, one year her salary was the money the people were able to collect at the end of the semester. After Mother was married, she had a fam­ ily and stayed home. Then in 1959 she went back to teaching. She was assigned to a troubled one room school. Within a short time they were redirecting their energies toward creating a more positive school and community environment. According tn son Stephen, when she told them that she was leaving they begged her to stay and offered, among other things, to double her salary. Mother then went to Northeastern Ele­ mentary in Hastings, where she was known for her fifth grade classes. One year she taught a unit on the Underground Railroad that made such an impression on her stu­ dents they raised the money to have a bust of a black child made up for her in special appreciation. Among the personal treasure in mother's life were her flower beds. Her artistic self was renewed by the ability to sec their bril­ liant colors and shapes and creating beds that effectively displayed them. While working among the flower* she communed with God, analyzed how to tweak the behavior of her children and had a few min­ utes peace and quiet. These perennial gar­ dens were a spring to fail array of color cre­ ated by the gift of sharing plants between friends and family. Mother and Father had a large family, which became their lifetime project. Over the last few weeks, we’ve spent a lot of lime remembering and there are some stories that have come to the surface that tell about Mother’s life. Life on the farm usually meant animals and we had a variety.of them. Animals were fine and Mother appreciated them, but ani­ mals couldn’t always be managed well. One animal in particular was a young bull that became such a pet that son Douglas rode him around the yard. Mother would treat the bull so flies did not taunt him. He was fond of her. One day she was gone and the three youngest were playing away from the house. Being alone, the bull went looking for human company and knew there might be someone in the house he busied through the screen and explored the back room. He then went to the first floor living area, leav­ ing droppings on the floor. LEGAL NOTICES J. J. Willits and Carrie Willits Helen Willits Kesler A neighbor, whom we called Sgt. Bilko. while driving by. saw a bull looking out of the window. He slammed on his brakes, looked again and decided he better go check out the problem. He knew what he saw wouldn't set well with Mother’s highly developed sense of cleanliness so he ush­ ered the bull out of the house, got the vacu­ um cleaner and cleaned up the droppings. A few days later when Mvlher got ready to vacuum she found out the extent of her neighbor's well intended help. Douglas said that by the end of the week the family was eating steak and Dad had found the money for a new vacuum and the screen door was fixed. Then there were dogs. Son Michaci tells that she was able to train dogs not to chase cars after only two sessions with a broom and expressions of her stem disapproval. Mother's life was quite a trip. Early in life she traveled by horse and buggy and later she flew to Europe. She got her dri­ ver’s license when she was 14. Mom told of & time when she was traveling with her old- CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106, of Division 4. of Article II. of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut during the growing season of April 15, 2002. to October 15.2002. may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, dead trees and stumps, bushes and trees infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manne' as general taxes. The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands tor the purpose of cutting down, destroying or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services ATTENTION BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS REGULAR MEETING DATES 2002/03 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 7:30 P.M. Note: Dates with an ‘asterisk are for another weekday. December 03. 2002 •August 13, 2002 •April 09. 2002 (2nd Tuesday! (2nd Tuesday! May 06, 2002 June 04,2002 July 02, 2002 September 03,2002 October 01, 2002 •November 12.2002 AU meetings are held at January 07. 2003 February 04,2003 March 04, 2003 (2nd Tuesday! Barry Township Hall at 7:30 p.m Business hours are Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. December 1.2002 thru 3-1-2003 we are also open Fridays for taxes. Barry Township will provide rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any township meeting, to individuals with dis­ abilities upon five days notice to the clerk. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry Barry Township Clerk will have it to share with you. It was her wish that anyone in the family who might want to copy should have it and we want to make that happen. For our entire lifetime she was our teacher and our v ision for living. She is now in heaven and 1 expect she is looking after us from there Thank you. Helen F. Willits Kesler was born on May 20. 1911 and died on June 15. 2001. She is buried in the Barry ville Cemetery. Many of our readers knew Helen Willits Kesler as a teacher and as a friend. We are grateful to her family for sharing her story w ith us. From Time to Time. Joy ce F. Weinbrecht. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 5. 1994. by Donald W Converse and Joberta L Converse, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Hastings Savings & Loan. FA. now known as Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor Barry County. Michigan on April 11.1994. in Liber 601. Page 736. and a cer­ tain mortgage executed on October 25. 1999. by Joberta L. Converse, a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of ’he Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on November 1, 1999, Document Number 1037436 (collectively the ’Mortgages"), and on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of Eighty-One Thousand Seventeen and 93/100 Dollars ($81,017.93) as of this notice, including pnncipal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgages, and the power of sale in the Mortgages having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. March 28. 2002. at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purposes of satisfy­ ing the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located tn Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgages as follows: LOTS 227. 228. 229. 230 AND THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/2 OF LOT 231 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES. UNIT 2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 860 Ogimas Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale. Dated: February 28. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB By: Lori L. Purkey, Esq. Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (3/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AC .TVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAuE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A. Jurecic. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 2000, and recorded on August 28. 2000 in Liber Document No. 1048675. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 37/100 dollars ($174,832.37). including interest at 8.625% pur annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m..on April 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF DEL­ TON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4. Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Delton Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 630.0 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the Place of Beginning; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330.0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet to the Place of Beginning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress, and utility purposes over 66 toot wide strip ol land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 484.0 feet from the center of said section; tlience South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.47 feet along a 500.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 26 degrees 13 min­ utes 57 seconds West 133.08 feet; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds East 138.42 feet: thence Southeasterly 70.82 feet along a 200.0 fool radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 45 degrees 58 minutes 33 seconds East 70.45; thence South 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds East 121.39 feet; thence Southerly 123.12 feet along a 200.0 toot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 18 degrees 11 minutes 46 seconds East 121.18 feet, thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 feet to the Place of Ending of sad easement. The redemption period shail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200122144 Hawks (3/28) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny L Gajeski (onginal mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 7. 2000. and recorded on March 8. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Midfirst Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated October 8. 2001. whch was recorded on November 26. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 00/100 dollars ($88,662.00). including inter­ est at 8 750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on April 8. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2G of Lot 108 of the city, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber A of plats, on Page 1 being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors herein by deed being recorded simultaneously herewith; this being a purchase money mortpsge given to secure the purchase pnee of the above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200213265 Gators (3/28) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason L. Thomas and AmyL. Thomas (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated January 20. 2000. and recorded on January 24. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mahattan Mortgage Corpora bon, Assignee by an assignment dated Apnl 23. 2001, which was recorded on May 7. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYFOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTYNINE AND 65/100 dollars ($94,389.65). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises. o< some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 p.m., on April 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9. Block 62. Village of Middleville, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200115827 Stantons (4/11) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 5, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present Also present: 18 citizens and guests Public hearing on Cemetery Ordinance held. Public heanng closed Correspondence read Department reports received Cemetery Ordinance adopted Sexton contract reneweo with Gordon Roush. Audit contract with Siegfried Crandall Vos & Lewis approved Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Lee Cook. Supervisor (3/14) Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 12, 2002 • 7:00 p.m. All Board members present. County Commissioner Neil. Librarian Schondelmayer. Deputy Niewenhuis. Minutes approved, reports from treasurer, deputy, commissioner, library administrator, clerk, and supervisor received Approve purchase of new computer and Quick Books for Clerk Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8:00. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (3/14) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 14. 2002 Lady Vikes beat pressure, Pennfield Blue Magic: Lakewood spikers reach state semis by Matt Cowall Sports Editor An anonymous fan donated a motor* coach-style bus to carry the Lakewood var­ sity volleyball team to its state quarterfinal matchup in style, and a large contingent of fans donned round eyeglasses a la Harry Potter, hoping the Vikes had some more magic ahead. They better keep the bus for a few more days, because the team earned one more trip. Keep the glasses, too, because this magic is real. With their backs to the wa’! and their season on the line, the Lady Vikes didn't blink, coming from behind to take a threegame heartstopper from Battle Creek Pennfield in a Class B state quarterfinal Tuesday night way down in Three Rivers. Lakewood (64-5, which ties the school record for most wins in a season) advances to a state semifinal matchup Friday at 8:30 p.m. at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The Vikes play five-time de­ fending state champ Marysville. Fruitport and Chelsea play in the other semifinal al 7 p.m. The Class B state championship match is Saturday at 6 p.m. Lakewood and Pennfield battled tooth and nail through long volleys and heavy hitting, but the Vikes were ultimately able to avenge a January tournament loss to the Panthers, gutting out Tuesday's match 17­ 15, 8-15 and 15-13. “We just wanted it so bad," Lakewood setter Ashley Frost said during an emo­ tional post-match celebration. “It was all heart." "When we took the first game. I think they (Pennfield) knew they’d have to work too hard to beat us two straight," Lakewood coach Kellie Rowland said. "Our girls didn't shy away from anything. We’ve played such tough competition all year and it’s paying off for us at the end." Both teams came out swinging. Lake­ wood led for almost all of the first game, with Pennfield lingering a point or two back and sometimes tying the score. A kill by Keagan Krauss gave the Vikes game point at 14-11 after an 11-11 tie, but Pcnnfield regained the serve and rallied dramati­ cally to take its first lead at 15-14. The Panthers had four cracks at game Lakewood won the toss and served tirst in the third game, again taking an early 3-0 lead behind the serving of Shawna Buche. Another laser from Krauss made it 5-1. and an ace from Ludema made it 8-3, forcing Pennfield to take its second timeout. The Panthers rebounded and closed to 8­ 7. and from there on out the tension mounted and every point became breathtak­ ing. Pennfield seized the momentum and turned a 9-8 deficit into a 12-9 lead with the serve. A Ludema kill broke the string, and The Vikes sport their regional trophy. (Photo by Perry Hardin) point, but Lakewood forced sideouts every time, the last a big kill from Krauss that gave the serve to Beth Ludcma. Krauss whacked home two straight points, and Linsey Buche s kill snatched Game 1 for the Vikes, 17-15. Lakewood took the lead again to start Game 2, but Pennfield battled back to lead 4-3. Tied at 6-6, Pennfield made a run and stretched it to 11-6. The Vikes closed to 11­ 8. but the Panthers rattled off three straight points to sit comfortably at 14-8. After one more sideout, Pennfield tied up the match Ashley Frost (11) and Linsey Buche (8) work the net during the regional fi­ nal. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Shawna Buche (3) takes a swing at regionals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Keagan Krauss digs a low ball at re­ gionals in front of teammate Beth Ludema (10). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Linsey Buche (8) slams a shot at Holland Christian, fphotu by Perry Har­ din) Lakewood battled through a few sideouts to edge within one. 12-11. Pennfield put down another kill for a 13-11 advantage, but the Vikes answered to make it 13-12. The Panthers had two chances to reach game point, but a kill from Linsey Buche and a clever tip from Frost denied both op­ portunities. The serve went to Linsey, and the Lakewood front line went to work with three straight blocks for three straight points to shock the Panthers and win the game and the match, 15-13. “It’s the best we’ve blocked all year,” Rowland said. “We’re not tall. We only av­ erage 5-foot-6, but we knew we needed to block well to win. The girls listened and they executed.” Frost had 38 assists, and three players — Linsey Buche, Krauss and Ludema — kept Pennfield guessing by knocking home 16 kills each. Ludema had 13 blocks, Jessie Buche brought up 16 digs. Shawna Buche had two aces and Linsey Buche had 10 service points. Vikes win regional Lakewood's varsity volleyball team won its eighth regional title in nine years on Sat­ urday at Hamilton with 2-1 victories over Grand Rapids South Christian and Holland Christian. Lakewood beat South Christian 15-8,13­ 15 and 15-7 to reach the regional final, where the Vikes took care of Holland Christian 8-15,15-5 and 15-9. Holland beat Byron Center 15-4 and 15-12 to advance. Linsey Buche was a force for The Wood, piling up 34 kills, 14 blocks, 27 digs and three aces. Ashley Frost had 64 assists, Keagan Krauss had 21 kills and three accs, and Jessie Buche had three aces. Beth see VOLLEYBALL, continued on next page All-Barry County Wrestling Team named Charles ‘Lady’ Baldwin was local baseball great While optimists might argue that we haven’t had much of a winter in 2002. I argue that we haven’t had much of a summer, cither. In the spirit of impatience, I thought l*d share a little local lore to get us in more of a warm-weather mindset. One of my wife’s co-workers has a passion for baseball history, and he brought to our attention a man by the name of Charles “Lady” Baldwin. Yes, “Lady," and while the nickname was based on his lifestyle, it’s origins were no­ where near as kinky as opr Jerry-Springer-addicd modem minds might dream up. I was given a short history of Baldwin written by a fellow named Joseph M. Over­ field, and this is what I learned: Bom in Ormel, New York, in 1859, Charles Baldwin came with his family to Hast­ ings at the age of 18. Eventually, he ran a farm, then opened a successful real estate business in town. March 7 was the 65th anniversary of his death, at 77, in 1937. One of the first things he picked up in Hastings was the game of baseball. A natural lefty, Baldwin learned to pitch and by 1883 he was playing professionally, first for Grand Rapids and then Milwaukee of the Northwest League. Halfway through the 1885 season, he began a two-year stint with the Detroit Wolver­ ines. a period that was his best as a ballplayer. Baldwin clicked with Charley Bennett. Detroit’s talented catcher, and finished 1885 with an 11-9 record for the Wolverines, a mark that masked his stellar 1.86 ERA. Boxers of the day fought barc-fisted until one quit or was knocked out*, legendary matches went dozens of rounds. The same kind of workload was norma) for baseball pitchers and unimaginable today. In 1886. Baldwin started 56 games and completed 55, winning 11 of his first 12 en route to a season record of 42-13 in 487 innings of work. He tossed five 3-hitters, five 2-hittcrs, one 1-hitter and seven shutouts, struck out 323 batters, and finished with an ERA of 2.24. Despite Lady's yeomanly efforts, Detroit finished second in the pennant race. The next season. 1887. was the beginning of the end of his pitching career, but not before one more performance would cement his place in baseball history. Baldwin’s arm never fully recovered from the 1886 season, and he struggled with some new pitching rules regulating foot placement and limiting hurlers to a one-step de­ livery. The team became so frustrated that it sent Baldwin back to Hastings on July 27 (July! Remember July?) and stopped paying his $3,200 annual salary. The trip home — and the lack of a paycheck, and probably some nice weather — seemed to inspire Baldwin, and he played much better upon his return to the team in August, winning seven of his last eight games. Detroit won the pennant and moved on to play the St. Louis Browns in a 15-game challenge series, a competition that would eventually become the World Series. Baldwin started five games and won four, includ­ ing the series-clinching game. St. Louis hit .155 against him in the series. That was the last solid pitching Baldwin’s arm had to offer. He played sparingly for Detroit. Brooklyn and Buffalo through 1890 and pretty much "retired" to farming in Hastings, pitching only one game for Binghamton in 1892 and two for Grand Rapids in 1894. He sold his farm in 1910 and established his real estate business in 1919. A quick perusal of the phone book turns up plenty of Baldwins still in the area. I’d love to hear from some of ol’ Lady’s descendants. Oh yeah. Lady. It seems Baldw in was something of a teetotaler extraordinaire all his days, refusing to smoke, drink or cuss. Such "ladylike" behavior stood out in a spitting, scratching, swilling, swearing bunch like a tum-of-thc-ccntury traveling baseball team, and the name stuck like infield dust on his woo! uniform. Soon enough, I hope, our own winter wools arc gathering dust in favor of something a little lighter. Think spring. See you next week. A spectacular prep wrestling season wrapped up last weekend, a season that saw Hastings. Delton-Kellogg, Lakewood and Middleville Thomapplc-Kellogg all bring home conference titles. Lakewood won a district title, and TK advanced all the way to the state championship and a runner-up finish. Lakewood junior Tom Pelt captured the individual Division 2 title at 145 pounds to cap it all off. The All-Barry County squad is equally impressive, showcasing some of the best wrestlers anywhere in the state of Michi­ gan. Here they arc, as selected by the coaches: First Team Jeff Allen, Hastings: Freshman was a regional qualifier at 103 pounds. Josh Bowerman, Middleville: All-State sophomore (6th in Div. 2 at 112) won indi­ vidual district and regional titles. Season record was 50-6. Mike McKeown, Middleville: Sopho­ more was All-State (7th in Div. 2 at 119) with a record of 49-8. Mike Ketchum, Lakewood: Junior went 26-11 for the Vikings at 125. Pat McKeown, Middleville: Wirey jun­ ior snaked his way to a 42-10 record at 130. Aaron Stahl, Lakewood: Senior state qualifier at 130 finished with a record of 39-10. Mark Peake, Hastings: Senior made a strong comeback after missing all of his junior season. State qualifier at 130 with a 36-13 record. Kyle Fletke, Middleville: Regional qualifier and 38-12 at 135 as a junior. Brandon Carpenter, Lakewood: All­ State sophomore. (3rd in Div. 2 at 140) went 40-11 this year. Mike Case, Hastings: All-State senior went 48-2 at 145 and 48-3 overall on the way to a 5th-place finish in Div. 2. Ben Best, Lakewood: All-State senior went 42-8 and placed 5th in Div. 2 at 152. Mark Price, Middleville: Senior gutted out a separated shoulder all season long and went 31-10 al 160. Josh Tobias, Middleville: Senior was a regional qualifier at 171 and compiled a re­ cord of 39-14. Jeff Erb, Delton: Senior was an integral part of Delton’s excellent heavy lineup wrestling at 171. David Overbeek, Delton: All-State sen­ ior (3rd in Div. 3 at 189) earned the most wins of any area wrestler at 52-3. Joe Keller, Hastings: Senior returned from injury for a 21-1 record in half a sea­ son. Dustin Morgan, Delton: Sophomore made All-County at heavyweight, and made All-State at 215 (8th in Div. 3). Re­ cord of 44-13. Second Team Nicky Harmer, Lakewood: Acrobatic frosh went 30-7 at 103. Her season was cut short by a broken wrist. Chad Ferguson, Hastings: Sophomore 112-pounder makes his second appearance on the All-County squad. Ryan Ferguson, Hastings: Regional qualifier as a sophomore at 119. John Termeer, Delton: Senior regional qualifier at 125. Nathan Shoup, Lakewood: Sophomore went 30-7 and was a regional qualifier at 135. David Baker, Delton: Sophomore helped to solidify the middle of Delton's lineup al 140, and will be a part of a strong returning core for the Panthers. Tom Pett, Lakewood: Junior went 46-5 and peaked at exactly the right time, taking the Div. 2 state title at 145. Jon Heethuis. Delton: Senior crossed the 100-win career plateau this season while wrestling at 152. Jason Silsbee, Maple Valley: Senior carried on the family name and qualified for regionals at 160. ■ Jim Sweat, Delton: State qualifier at 160 with a 37-16 mark as a sophomore. Matt Erb, Middleville: Senior 189poundcr was All-State (6th in Div. 2) and racked up a record of 52-8, tied with Del­ ton’s David Overbeek for most wins on the season. Alec Belson, Middleville: Junior went 33-11 at 215 pounds for the state runners­ up. Aaron Schallhorn, Delton: Strong and versatile junior went 42-14 wrestling at 189,215 and 275. Stale qualifier at 189. Randy Benedict, Middleville: Senior heavyweight went out with a 36-13 record. The 2002 All-Barry County Wrestling First Team. Front row (from left): Jeff Allen, Josh Bowerman, Mike McKeown, Mike Ketchum, Pat McKeown, Aaron Stahl, Mark Peake, Kyle Fletke, Brandon Carpenter. Back row (from left): Mike Case, Ben Best, Mark Price, Josh Tobias, Jeff Erb, David Overbeek. Joe Keller, Dustin Morgan. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 - Page 11 Nine grapplers All-State at Palace Lakewood's Tom Pett wins 145-pound state title Morgan (44-13) beat Will Ramey of Dearborn Heights Annapolis 12-3 before losing to Angrl Coronado of Grant 18-12. In his third match against Austin Gilliam of South Haven. Morgan hurt his knee, but battled on to pin Gilliam in 4:40 and qual­ ify for the medal round. Unfortunately. Morgan could not continue, and ceded in­ jury defaults to Josh Gohecn of Battle Creek Pennfield and Kyle Nelson of Du­ rand to finish eighth. “I’m looking forward to next year and coming back." Morgan said. "My goal this year was just to make it here, but now 1 want to win it." Sophomore Jim Sweat (37-16) wrestled at 160 pounds, losing to Tony Demyan of Flat Rock 7-6. taking a forfeit from Tony Perez of Birch Run. then bowing out with a 5-0 loss to Mark Swantek of Richmond. Junior Aaron Schallhom (42-14) quali­ fied at 189. He lost to Ed Shields of White­ hall 9-6 and to Brad Gulick of Durand 3-O. Lakewood Along with Pett. other Viking placers on Saturday were sophomore Brandon Car­ penter. who was third at 140. and senior Ben Best, who was fifth at 152. Carpenter. 40-11 on the season, beat Brad Judy of Marshall (10-8) and Jeff Shaf­ fer of Algonac (pin in 4:43) before losing a 7-4 decision to Portage Northern’s James Bippus in the semifinals. Carpenter recov­ ered with wins over Dominic Goulette of Ogemaw Heights (pin in 2:02) and Larry Smith of Eaton Rapids (10-4) to finish third. Best. 42-8, lost his first match to finalist Christian Sinnott of Allen Park (9-7). then won three in a row over Bill Sleeper of Marshall (5-0). Jacob Engle of Petoskey (4­ 2 in OT) and Chad Parkinson of DeWitt (7­ 2). He lost to Ken Andrews of Swartz Creek (6-2) and won fifth place by default over W.G. Ogden of Kcnowa Hills. Hastings' Mike Case is All-State after a fifth-place finish at 145. Lakewoods I om Pett started hot and stayed hot on his way to the 145 pound state title. by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Lakewood junior Tom Pett won the Di­ vision 2 individual state championship at Hastings’ Mark Peake started the season with something to prove and ended it as a state qualifier (and with a new 'do). placers. Here’s a county roundup: Hastings Saxon senior Mike Case made the semi­ finals at 145 pounds before losing and eventually placing fifth. Case pinned Adam Krieger of Birming­ ham Seaholm (5:10) and edged out John Karakula of Portage Northern 6-5 before falling to Matt Turner of Holly in the semis (pin in 5:56). He lost his next match to Derek Courtney of Allegan (8-5) before re­ bounding in the fifth-place match with a 2­ 0 win over Nathan Johnston of Center Line. Case finished the season with a 48-3 re­ cord. Mark Peake, Hastings’ other senior qualifier at 130 pounds, lost a strange first match to Cainan Munsell of Warren Lin­ coln (pin in 2:13). The match was delayed for several minutes after the first period when another disgruntled wrestler smashed a CD player on the ground, scattering 145 pounds on Saturday at the Palace of Auburn Hills, leading nine county medal­ ists on the weekend. Pett beat Josh Cross of Lapeer West (17­ 5). Derek Courtney of Allegan (pin in 2:56). Nathan Johnson of Center Line in the semis (3-1) and Matt Turner of Holly in the finals (5-2). “It feels amazing." said Pelt. 46-5 on the year. “When I saw the draw (for the tourna­ ment), I thought I could make it to the fi­ nals. This is outstanding.” Pen’s semifinal win was also the 100th of his career. "We knew Tommy would be a placer (at the state level), but we didn't know how high." Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. "He was hot from the beginning (of the tournament). "Tommy is so coachable. You don't need to tell him anything twice, and he fol­ lows it to a tee." Pelt is the fifth individual slate champ for Lakewood. Greg Secber won the last ti­ tle in 2000 al 103 pounds. Each wrestler who qualifies for the slate meet is one of the top 16 wrestlers in the weight class statewide. Medals and All­ State accolades are awarded to the top eight shards of debris across Peake’s mat. In his second match, Peake pinned Dont’a Hall of Mt. Clemens (4:36), but an 11-8 loss to William O'Neill of Gaylord knocked him from medal contention. Peake’s season record was 36-13. Delton The Panthers had two placers in Division 3 as senior David Overbeek took third at 189 and sophomore Dustin Morgan took eighth at 215. Overbeek (52-3) beat Jake Newman of Lakeview 10-0, then lost to Josh Cross of Montrose, dominant on his way to the state title, 19-1. 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Senior Aaron Stahl, Lakewood's fourth state qualifier al 130 pounds, lost to Addam Pushman of Fenton 11-3, beat Roland Bol­ ton of Three Rivers 7-5, and lost to Joe Stcavens of Mason 12-4. He finished the year 39-10. Middleville Sophomores Josh Bowerman and Mike McKeown and senior Matt Erb earned J-AD GRAPHICS P.O. Box 188 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 Lakewood wins district in overtime; TK, Maple Valley ousted Hastings bows out in double-OT thriller Last Wednesday’s 69-61 double-over­ time district basketball game between Hast­ ings and Middleville was about as Mad as March gets. "This is what high school basketball is all about.” Hastings coach Don Schils said. “The two teams went as hard as they could the entire game. They were exhausted, the coaches were exhausted, and even people watching the game were worn out.” TK trailed for almost all of regulation before pulling it out. The Saxons' tenacity surprised some, but not TK coach Kurt Holzhueter, who expects nothing less from Hastings in the playoffs. "In my 15 years (coaching at TK). it's only been once or twice we haven't met Bowman had 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists, playing all but one minute of the garm.. Senior center Zac Fulmer had 8 points and seven rebounds, and junior John Dem­ ing had his best game of the year with 4 points and six rebounds, providing solid minutes when the Saxons got into foul trou­ ble. “It was our best game of the year.” Schils said. "We keep a sheet of hustle stats for each game, and this one ranked 20 points higher than any game all year. Before the game, we talked about not having any re­ grets or questions about our effort. This is probably as proud as I’ve been of any team, and the players said they were proud of each other. I think the locker room was as positive as it could be after a loss." TK ran into its own overtime heart­ breaker at the hands of Lakewood in Satur­ day’s district final, won by the Vikings 51­ 54. Lakewood played a regional playoff game last night against O-K Blue champ Calvin Christian at Grandville. The game did not finish before press time; call the Sports Desk at 616-945-9554 x. 227 for re­ sults. Maple Valley lost in its district final at Springport last Friday to SMAA rival Oli­ vet. 51-36. The Lions ended a great season at 16-7 overall. each other in the districts. It's a rivalry, and its always a tough game.” Holzhueter said. “(Hastings) Coach (Don) Schils had eight days to prepare, he put together a great gameplan. and his team did a good job of executing and gave us lots of trouble." The two teams deadlocked at 9-9 after the first quarter, with Brian Yeazcl scoring 7 for TK and Ted Greenfield 6 for Hast ings. The Saxons built a 25-18 lead at halftime and still led 38-35 heading into the fourth quarter. TK look its first lead late in the fourth at 48-47. but Saxon sophomore Drew Whit­ ney nailed a 3-pointer to put his team back up. TK's Chris Finkbeiner forced a 50-50 tic and the first overtime with a driving la- BCCS 2nd in state The Barry County Christian School var­ sity basketball team gave itself a chance to defend its 2001 Association of Christian Schools state title, but what it could've really used was a day of rest. After an outlandish, exhausting 63-62 last-minute miracle comeback against Oak­ field in Saturday morning's semifinal of the ACS! Final Four at Algoma Christian in Kent City, the Eagles were nipped in the af­ ternoon final by Cadillac Heritage. 54-51. It appeared that the Eagles wouldn't even reach the final when Oakfield domi­ nated almost the entire semifinal and held a 58-49 lead with only two minuies remain­ ing. Adam Lampherc's three-pointer made it 58-52 with 1:58 to go. sparking a fantas­ tic finish only basketball can provide. It went like this: At 1:50. Eric Lamphcre draws a charge to regain possession for the Eagles; At 1:22. Eric is fouled and hits both free throws: 58-54, Oakfield; At 1:15, Oakfield scores: 60-54, Oak­ field: Al 1:07. Josh Lamphcre answers: 60-56, Oakfield; Al 0:48. Josh again: 60-58, Oakfield: Al 0:40. Oakfield scores: 62-58. Oak­ field: At 0:27. Eric Lamphcre nails a threepointer: 62-61. Oakfield; And at 0:20. Eric steals an inbounds pass and scores, and the Eagles hold on for an improbable 63-62 win. Eric Lamphcre scored 28 points in the game, including 16 in the fourth quarter, and pulled down seven rebounds. Adam Lamphcre had 17 points and Josh Lamphere had 15 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Ben Conklin added six rebounds, and Joel Strickland had four assists. A game like that takes a lot out of a team, bul BCCS built a 13-6 lead after one quarter of the final against Cadillac Heri­ tage. From there on out. Cadillac chipped away at the Eagles and the lead, closing to 25-21 at the half and 40-38 after three. A 16-11 advantage in the fourth quarter pro­ vided the winning margin for Cadillac. Josh Lamphcre had 22 points and seven rebounds in his last game for BCCS. Adam Lamphcre added 12 points and six assists. Ben Conklin had six rebounds, and Eric Lamphcre picked four steals. The BCCS Eagles and their runner-up trophy. Front row (from left): Ben Conklin. Joel Strickland. Aaron Winegar. Josh Lamphere. Eric Lamphere. Back row (from left): Coach Jim Sprague. Carlyle Wes»endorp, Luke Laubaugh, Evan Wisner. Caleb Oosterhouse: Dustin Webb, Adam Lamphere, Seth Meek. Ron Holley, As­ sistant Coach Deano Lamphere NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORGANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP • ORDINANCE NO. 1-02 Ted » -enfield (32; splits the TK de­ fense. >hoto by Perry Hardin; Zac Fulmer (54) shoots over TK’s Jeremy Chavis. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) yup. The Saxons took a 55-50 lead, but Fink­ beiner tied it again with a 3-pointer in the last minute of the first OT. He then hit two free throws to open the scoring in the sec­ ond overtime and the Trojans finally took control. Dave DeVormer helped out with a huge steal and layup, and Brett Knight had a strong finish as well. Finkbeiner led TK with 25 points, 23 of them after halftime. Brian Yeazcl scored 19. Both players had nine rebounds. Fresh­ man Jon Yeazcl gave the Trojans some punch in the second and third quarters when the team was struggling. He had 6 points and four rebounds. Greenfield, a senior, scored a career-high 19 points for Hastings on 9-of-ll shooting and pulled down seven rebounds. Whitney had 12 points, and junior guard Dustin Youth volleyball 7th Grade Gold The Saxon seventh grade Gold volleyball team played a great defensive match against Hudsonville Baldwin. The first 2 games went to Hudsonville with both game scores of 15-9. Hastings took the 3rd game with a score of 15-12. Scorers for the learn were: Katee McCar­ thy (11 pts.): Erin Fluke (3 pts.); Dana Shil­ ling (3 pts.): Lacie Hughes (6 pts.): Hannah Case (4 pts.); Kayla Angelctti (2 pts.) and Alyssa Case (3 pts.). The team continues to improve in serving, individual skills and strategic volleyball play. The seventh grade Gold volleyball team went to Holland East for a Round-Robin Tournament on Saturday, March 9th. The purpose of this tournament is to maximize player participation in real game situations. Therefore, the team faced every other team at the tournament and no standings were es­ tablished. The team played a total of 12 games or six matches. The Saxons took one match and won a total of 3 games. Every player scored at least 2 points for the team at some point throughout the day. Players and their point totals for the day arc as follows: Kait­ lyn Mason (17 pts.); Lacie Hughes (4 pts.); Hannah Case (12 pts.); Alyssa Case (3 pts.); Erika Swartz (7 pts.); Kayla Angelctti (7 pts.); Nikkie Meade (5 pts.): Dana Shil­ ling (18 pts.): Katee McCarthy (14 pts.); Danielle Oakland (8 pts.); Erin Fluke (6 pts.) and Kaylcigh Delcotto (2 pts.). 7th Grade Blue The Hastings seventh grade Blue volley­ ball team won over Caledonia with scores of 15-3, 5-15 and 15-5. The team's top scorers were: Jolene Modeiros (9 pts.); Lexy Rugg (9 pts.); Lindsay Sours (7 pts.); Kelly Cuncannan (3 pts.); Katie Borner (3 pls.); Ashley Wagner (2 pts.); Tiffany Edwards (1 pl.); and Amanda Clark (1 pt.). Team aces came from Lindsay Sours (4) and Jolene Modei­ ros (5) along with the team spikes from Kristina Dobbin and Lindsay Sours each with 2. The sevenih grade Blue volleyball team lost to Forest Hills Central with scores of 9- see YOUTH VOLLEYBALL continued on page 13 Effective April 14, 2002 Adopted: March 5, 2002 WRESTLING, contd. from page 11 medals and All-State honors at the Division 2 Individual Wrestling Championship at The Palace over the weekend. Bowerman (50-6 on the year) placed sixth at 112 pounds. McKeown (49-8) placed seventh at 119. and Erb (52-8) placed sixth at 189. Bowerman beat Jacob Melki of Swartz Creek (9-5) and Nate Smith of Eaton Rap­ ids (7-3) before narrowly lasing to Pal Mar­ tin of Center Line in the semifinals. 4-3. He then lost to Adam Terry of St. Joseph (pin in 1:44) and Nick Sparks of Trenton (pin in 0:22) to finish sixth. McKeown lost his first match to Ross Mason of Carleton Airport 13-6, then came back for wins over Dwanc Miller of Or­ chard Lake St. Mary's (pin in 4:29) and Andy Carrier of Jackson Northwest (20-6). After a 10-4 loss to Tony Greathouse of Mason, he avenged his first-round loss to Ross Mason of Carleton Airport (10-5) to take seventh. Erb beat Cody Walers of Adrian 9-4 be­ fore losing 17-2 to state champ Roger Kish of Lapeer West. Erb was the only opponent Kish did not pin in his rampage to the title. Erb rebounded to beat Mike Smith of Fen­ ton (12-1) and Kirk Covey of Cedar Springs (pin in 2:41) before losing to Eric Lixcy of Chelsea (12-2) and Tony Lysskrtis of Oxford (12-7) to place sixth. Maple Valley Brandon Brooke and Ben Boss repre­ sented The Valley at the Palace. Brooke, a 125-pound junior, lost his first match of the tourney to Josh North of Mon­ tague (13-7), won with a quick pin over Kipp Christlicb of Bronson (0:37), and lost to Josh Steinackcr of East Jackson (11-3). He finished the year 36-7. Boss, a freshman wrestling at 130, had a 43-11 record on the season. He lost to Jerry Salcnbicn of Dundee (pin in 5:22) and to Phil Goodrich of Union City (8-4). PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an ordinance which was adopt­ ed by the Board of Orangeville Township at Its regular meeting on March 5, 2002. The entire ordinance may be reviewed at the township dork's office at 11031 Wildwood Rd. by appoint­ ment THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN. ORDAINS: SECTION 1: TITLE Provides the name of the Ordinance SECTION 2: DEFINITION OF BURIAL SPACES Defines size of a burial space. SECTION 3: SALE OF BURIAL SPACES Sets forth condrtions of sale of bunal spaces and defines transfer of bunal rights SECTION 4: PURCHASE PRICE. TRANSFER FEE AND GRAVE OPENING CHARGES Determination ol pnees and fees SECTION 5: MARKERS OR MEMORIALS Number allowed, composition and location. SECTION 6: INTERMENT REGULATIONS Number of burials per space and advance notice time requirement SECTION 7: GROUND MAINTENANCE Types of plantings allowed and where they may be planted SECTION 8: REPURCHASE OF BURIAL SPACES Township will repurchase any bunal spaces for the original price paid SECTION 9: RECORDS States who is responsible for records, where kept, and when they can be inspected SECTION 10: VAULTS Determines the specifications of the bunal vault. SECTION 11: CEMETERY HOURS States the hours open to the public and the appropnate behavior SECTION 12: SANCTIONS Lists oenalnes involved m violations of this ordinance SECTION 13: CORRECTION OF ERRORS Township may use its discretion in the remedy and correction of errors SECTION 14: REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE Ordinance will take effect on April 14. 2002. and will make all other Ordinances obsolete SECTION 15: SEVERABILITY If any part of Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional, only that part is affected. The rest is still in effect CERTIFICATE Nmtvtei fan: Kfa-lR. fafafa" wl k oaUh I. Darlene Harper. Clerk of Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, do hereby certify that Ordinance 1-02 was adopted at the regular monthly board meeting held on March 5. 2002. at the Townsh.p Hail The following Board Members were present as the roll call vote was taken AYE. Cook. Harper. Ritchie. Lewis. Blackmore (5) NAY None (0) ABSENT None (0) MOTION CARRIED Darlene Harper, Clerk Orangeville Township Phone: 616-672-7149 5 4m «Ur HASTINGS (West M-43) The Hastings Middle School Wrestling team set a new dual match record for points scored when they beat Pinewood 111-0. Squeezing out a tough win for the Sax­ ons was Ashtin King who won on a lastminute takedown 10-8. The remaining wrestlers, winning on forfeits or pins, were: Tim Ecrdmans. Rusty Burgdorf, Jeremy Redman, RJ Morgan, Steve Case, Mitch Gahan, Nate Hodges, Tim Bowerman, Brandon Black, Joe Cary, Kyle Quads, Matt Eldred, Chase Todd, Garret Walker, Jackson Hoke, Jesse Lemon, Mike Bekker, and Ken Shcllington. Winning in the exhibition round were: Kyle White, Andrew Cuddahee, Kyle Snider, Justin Krul, Jerin Voshell and Mike Bekker. The HMS wrestling team is now 8-0 af­ ter defeating Hudsonville at home 85-14. Chare Todd won a close match in double overtime. Other Saxons scoring wins were: Jordan Carley (13-2), Jeremy Redman (for­ feit), and Rusty Burgdorf (forfeit). Saxons winning on pins were: Tim Ecrdmans, RJ Morgan, Steve Case, Tim Bowerman, Ashtin King, Brandon Black, Joe Cary, Kyle Quada, Matt Eldred, Jesse Lemon, Mike Bekker and Justin Krul. Saxons winning in the exhibition round were: Corey Engle, Sy Overmyer, Mitch Gahan, Justin Carroll, Steve Bolo, Rusty Burgdorf, Jason Cook, Kcven Barcroft, Matt Donnini, Kyle White, Kyle Snider, Jackson Hoke, Jesse Lemon and Ken Shcllington. The team will travel to Wyoming Park on Saturday for the Newhall Invitational Tournament. �YOUTH VOLLEYBALL from pg. 12 15, 6-15 and 15-11. Lexy Rugg led all scor­ ers with seven service points. Jolene Modeiros scored six including an ace. Jus­ tine Pfieftr had a great service match with 4 points scored. 8th Grade Blue The Lady Saxons of the eighth grade Blue volleyball team went to Forest Hills Central and came home victorious. The scores were 15-7, 11-15 and 15-1. The team worked well on the floor and together by using all three hits. They had several good digs and saves. The team scorers were: Kai la Burch (6 pts.); Nicole Cordray (2 pts.); Jodi Jolley (1 pt.); Natalie Pennington (8 pts.); Brooklyn Pierce (3 pts.); Krystal Pond (4 pts.); Tasia Thompson (1 pt.); Katie Trahan (2 pts.); Kim Vannocker (4 pts.); Danniell Wilkins (2 pts.); Kelly Wilson (8 pts.). Team acres came from: Brooklyn Pierce (4); Krystal Pond (3); Kelly Wilson (3); Kaila Burch (2); Katie Trahan (1); Kim Vannocker (1); Natalie Pennington (1); Jodi Jolley (1). Team spikers at the net were: Jodi Jolley (3): Natalie Pennington (1); Krystal Pond (1); Tasia Thompson (1); Kelly Wilson (1). Hastings' eighth grade Blue volleyball team went to the Middleville Volleyball Tournament on Saturday March 9th and came home with a victory over Delton 15­ 8, 11-15. 17-15 and over Middleville 15-1. 9-15 and 15-1. The team played hard all morning. Our top servicers were: Brooklyn Pierce (17 pts.); Krystal Pond (15 pts.); Kaila Burch (10 pts.); Natalie Pennington (9 pts.); Kelly Wilson (9 pts.); Kim Vannocker (5 pts.); Emily Haney (5 pts.); Jodi Jolley (5 pts ); The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 - Page 13 Katie Trahan (5 pts.); Lauren Azevedo (2 pts.); Nicole Cordray (1 pl.). Team aces came from: Kelly Wilson (5): Krystal Pond (5); Kaila Burch (3). The team had four players that had two spikes a piece and they were: Kaila Burch: Jodi Jol­ ley: Mallori Spoilstra and Kelly Wilson. The eighth grade Blue volleyball team best Caledonia 15-1.15-7 and 16-14. Our scorers were: Lauren Azevedo (1 pt.); Kaila Burch (7 pts.); Nicole Cordray (8 pts.): Jodi Jolley (2 pts.): Natalie Pen­ nington (3 pts.); Brooklyn Pierce (5 pts.); Krystal Pond (9 pts.): Katie Trahan (1 pt.); Kim Vannocker (6 pts.) and Kelly Wilson (4 pts.). Top aces were Krystal Pond (5) and Kelly Wilson (4). Lauren Azevedo. Kaila Burch. Natalie Pennington and Kim Van­ nocker all had one. The team's spikes came from Kelly Wil­ son and Jodi Jolley. LEGAL NOTICES YMCA NEWS Summer Baseball/Softbull Registrations Team The YMCA of Barry County is now accepting applications for their summer baseball/softball programs. Programs are available for the following: Baseball Minor “T’s": Current Kindergarten and Development Kindergartners; Major ”Ts”: Current lst/2nd graders; Pec-Wee: Current 3rd/4th graders; Cub: current 5lh/6th graders; Pony: current 7tli/8th graders. Softball: Diamonds: current 3rd/4th graders; Jr. Sluggers: current 5th/6th graders; Sluggers: current 7th/8th graders. The cost for participation in any of the programs is $40. A family registering more than one child will be asked to pay $35 for the second child and $30 for any additional children. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA by March 15. Those registering after the deadline will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be pul on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registration forms and fees should be mailed to the YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings, MI. or they may be brought to the YMCA Office. 234 E. State, Hastings. Monday through Friday from 9-4 p.m. Practices will begin the week of April 30 and continue until the end of June. There will be a parents meeting on April 22, 7 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School, multi purpose room for parents of players who have never participated in any YMCA youth sport program. The YMCA is also looking for adult vol­ unteers who would like to teach the skills of baseball or softball and provide the leader­ ship that will make a difference in the lives of team members. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the YMCA at 945­ 4574. Giris Volleyball Clinic On Tuesday and Thursdays beginning April 9. the YMCA will be hosting a four week volleyball clinic for girls in grades 5­ 6. The clinic will be under the leadership of Gina McMahon, who is the head Hastings volleyball coach. The program will be held in the Hastings Middle School West gym from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost for the program is $27 and includes a team T-shirt. Deadline to register is March 15. All registration forms and fees should be mailed to the YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI. or they may be brought to the YMCA Office. 234 E. State. Hastings. Monday through Friday from 9-4 p.m. Financial Assistance As in all YMCA programs, financial aid is available for those in need. Please contact the YMCA for more information. BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizen's Bowling League #1 Senior 68-40; Butterfingers 65-43; Friends 63-45; Rus’s Harem 63-45; Wieland 62-46; M-M’s 62-46; Girrbach’s 61.5-46.5; Jesiek 60-48; Sun Risers 59-49; Woodmansee 58-50; 4 B’s 57-51; Pin Pals 57-51; King Pins 54.5-53.5; Hall's 51-57; Early Risers 49-59; Kuempel 46.5-61.5; Schlachter’s 29.5-78.5. Women’s High Game - J. Gasper 219; G. Otis 163; R. Murphy 182; K. Colvin 161; S. Merrill 199; E. Dunham 166; E. Ulrich 177; A. Lethcoe 179; J. Brandt 158; E. Mesecar 175; N. Thaler 158; A. Hart 158; M. Barnes 209; N. Bechtel 170; S. Drake 173. Women’s High Series - J. Gasper 481; K. Colvin 466; S. Merrill 518; E Ulrich 486; M. Barnes 526. Men’s High Game - D. Barnes 191; K. Schantz 216; D Hart 166; D. Walker 201; R. Bonnema 198: B. Brandt 176; L. Brandt 206; D. Edwards 213; D. Drake 177; W. Mallkoote 169: W. Woodmansee 155; G. Forbey 181; D. Stuart 165; N Thaler 196; B. Adgate 156; R. Weiland 158; L. Markley 163; B. Terry 171; R Nash 169. Men’s High Series - D. Barnes 527; K. Schantz 462; D. Han 480: D. Walker 484; R. Bonnema 503; B. Brandl 453; L. Brandt 543; D. Edwards 581; D. Drake 483; W. Mallkoote 455; G. Forbey 487; D. Stuart 474; N. Thaler 523; B. Teny 490. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 70; Troublemakers 67; Friends 66 1/2; Red Dog 60; Sunday Snoozers 56; Pinheads 56; 4 Horsemen 55 1/2; Thunder Alley 54; All 4 Fun 54; Happy Hookers 50; Lacey Birds 44. Mens High Games and Series - D. Bartimus 222-603; D. Snyder 206-584; J. Buckner 175-512; C. Barnum 276-505; H. King 193-493; L. McClelland 207-469; M. Hodges 165-455; K. Steinberg 154-432; L. Boze 151-413; J. Huss 152-338; K. Becker 203; A. Hubbell 194; D. Dutcher 184; B Cantrell 158; L. Rentz 138. Mens High Games and Series - B. Miller 258-645; R. Guild 243-629; C. Shook 224-626; E. Behmdt 241-588; J. Bartimus 245-588; B. Allen 196-541; D. Allerding 161-422; M. Eaton 206; B Hubbell 199; K. Hammontree 199; J. Smith 192; M Cross 191; M. McLeod 188; B Hodges 176. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 68 1/2; Who's Up 61 1/2; Threesome 59 1/2; Hastings Bowl 55; Brown & Sons 54; King Pins 48 1/2; Just Us 48; Middle Lakers 47; Tweety and the Gang 44. Men’s Good Games and Series * M. Lawson 196-550; C. VanHouten 201-540; C. Mugridge 205-528; Jr. Haynes 188-478. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 224-623; J. Gasper 222-572; F Haynes 197-525; L. Jackson 187-485; H. Senice 179-496; O. Gillons 169-466; B. Miner 173-463; S. Lambert 163-463; L. McClelland 151-416; S. Merrill 200; J. Rabley 157; S. Cooley 119; B. Hard 106; E. Gillespie 94. Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 74-38; Sccbers 72.5­ 39.5; Haircare 68-44; Eye & E.N.T. 62-50; Macc Pharmacy 60-52; Railroad St. Mill 57-55; Girrbach’s 52.5-59.5. High Games & Series - J. Kasinskv 150; N. Thaler 143; R. Murphy 161; L. El­ liston 190-548; E. Ulrich 203; S. Merrill 196-542; B. Hathaway 198-512; D. Seeber 183. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 26.5-13.5; Consm.iers Concrete 26-14; Plumb's 25-15: Hastings City Bank 25-15; Viking 21-19; Allstate 20-20; Yan­ kee Zephyr 12.5-27.5; Bye 4-36. Men’s High Gaines & Series - L. Miller 232-629; J Maurer 179-509; M. Chris­ tiansen 203-488; B. Christie 185-470; L. Porter 193; D. Morgan 204-563; D. Clements 208-482; D. Thompson 192; L. Johnson 201; G. Hausc 212-584. Women’s High Gaines & Series - C. O'Keefe 194; A. Larsen 225-563; M Kirchen 198-580. Sports Shorts The Middleville American Youth Soccer Organization will hold an AYSO sanc­ tioned regional referee training course on Saturday. March 16 al the Lee Elementary School in Middleville in from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. This class introduces soccer refereeing techniques and rules. Graduates become certified AYSO regional referees qualified to officiate at games in the U6 through U14 levels. These are for players ages four to 14. Potential referees must be 12 years of The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold the March 26. 2002 meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St.. Delton. Ml. All Interested individu­ als are encouraged to attend. Ph. 948-9542 The Intelligent oil. — DIFFERENTIAL > FLUSH Plus tax Baserrer t Waterproofing by B-Dry Z Glass Block Windows 1 Get Your Car Serviced and Wash in About 15 Minutes New Window IVeils (jaff Tira oil. I $5995 Dasenvjnl Wall Repair by Wall Anchor Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 56.5-39.5; Hamilton Excavaring 55-41; Bennen Industries 52­ 44; Railroad Street Mill 4-1.5-51.5; Kent Oil and Propane 44-52; Carlton Center Bulldozing 36 60. Good Games and Series - B Scobey 177-458; N. Potter 169-461; K. Fouler 198-527; J. Hamilton 184-505; G. Potter 163; B. Maker 190-496; Ki. Kirchhoff 144­ 406; N. Ulrich 153-426; L Elliston 210­ 574; E. Ulrich 172-498; T. Redman 143­ 377; S. Drake 166; L Dawe 152-401; K Doster I52-W1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles E. Mon and Sherri Morr husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 30.2000. and recorded on June 6. 2000 in Document *1045199. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee, by an assignment dated September 1, 2000. which was recorded on December 5.2000 m Document *1052697. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHTY-FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($93,085.71). including inter­ est at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Count Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on April 11,2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 and 3 of Block 2 ol Samoa! Roush's addition to the Village of Freeport Being in Liber 1 ol Plats on Page 23 according lo the recorded plat thereof, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File *200211750 (3/28) Stalltons 815 W. State Street Across from K-Mart ■ ........... TRANNY FLUSH THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jack R. Goldman and Norma J Goldman, (original mort­ gagors) lo Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated November 14. 1997, and recorded on November 17.1997 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated December 9. 1997. which was recorded on March 13; 1998. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 62/100 dollars ($59,808.62), including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. cn April 18. 2002. Said premises are situated tn CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed jg© HASTINGS QUICK LUBE DUAKEn WSTATE I Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 24; Kevin’s Kronies 20; The Krunchers 19 and Hastings Bowl 17. Good Games and Series - M. Martin 232-564; K. Penix 242-558; G. Mesecar 511; S. Anger 506; C. Alexander 574 and H. Wattles 212-548. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in me conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Robert L Hinckley and bnma Jane Hinckley, hus­ band and wife to NovaStar Mortgage Inc . a Virginia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 24. 2000 and recorded on March 3. 2000 tn Document No: 1041732. Barry County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage was assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee by an assignment dated March 1. 2000 and record­ ed April 27. 2001 in Document No 1058728. on which mortgage mere is claimed to be due at the date hereof me sum of Seventy Thousand Ono Hundred Twenty Six and 69'100 Dollars (S70.126.69). including interest at 9 740% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m, on Thursday. March 21. 2002. Sad premises are situated m Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land m the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Township of Rutland. Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of said Section 3. Thence West 19 rods for the place of begin­ ning; thence South 10 rods; thence West 11 rods; thence North 10 rods; thence East 11 rods to me piece of beginning Tt.a redemption period shall be 6 months from me dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale Dated February 7. 2002 The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Indenture Trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No: 6359 1901 (3/14) The North 26 Feet of Lot 617. The South 37 Feet of Lot 613 and the South 37 Feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 612. According to the Recorded Plat ot the Village of Hastings, all in the City, formerly Village of Hastings, Gary County Records. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132897 Mustangs-B (4/4) age or older and no soccer or refereeing knowledge is necessary. This is a free, be­ ginning course. Lunch and two snacks are included. Referees are needed for both the spring or fall AYSO seasons. For more information call Tom Ward at 765-5132. Advance registration is not re­ quired but would be appreciated by the lo­ cal volunteer AYSO organization. Partici­ pants should bring pencil and paper to the class. - NOTICE - Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Dwayne Barcroft and Kellie Barcroft husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Express. Inc. Mortgagee, dated December 16. 2000. and recorded on February 21. 2001 tn Document No 1055201. in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the EquiCredit Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 2001. which was recorded on Apnl 16. 2001. in Document No 1058653. m Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR AND 49/100 dollars (S104.634.49), including interest at 13 100% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the North 1/4 Post of Section 20. Town 4 North. Range 8 West thence East along said Section Line 850 feet, thence South 375 feet thence West 850 feet to point of begin­ ning. except commencing at the Northwest cor­ ner of said Section Parcel thence East 334 feet, thence South 0 degrees 8 minutes 210 feet; thence West 334 feet: thence North 0 degrees 8 minutes West 210 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period sha" be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: February 14, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130906 (3/14) Wolves Raising Sunken Concrete FLUSH $1495 Plus tax s OU AND z FILTER CHANGE Also Get a Rebate from Quaker State with the Purchase of Quaker State Oil Regrading 1-800-237-2379 -_____ ~ ■ B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC' 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001 • 345-2900 9’26 East DE Avenue • Rcrtand. Mcrvgan 49093 • 629-5252 W Tha Intelligent Plus tax Fast & Friendly Service W nw intelligent oil. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 14. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer, made ■n the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Van Valkenburgh and Jennifer L Van Valkenburgh (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 1996. and recorded on January 3. 1997 in Uber 682. on Page 381. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assumed by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as Nominee for Homeside Lending. Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on February 11, 2002. in Instrument *1074594. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND FOUR ANO 04/100 dollars ($111,004.04), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 39 ol Fairview Estates No. 2. according the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 6 of plate. Page 8. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600,3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie *200123356 VA Number: 292960613888 Jaguars (3/21) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made to the conditions of a mortgage ma Je by: Brian D. Lycklama and Kendra J. Lycklama to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, oated December 29, 1996. and recorded on January 28. 1999. in Liber 1024352. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said mort­ gages to Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, by an assignment dated December 29. 1996. and recorded on Januaty 28.1999, in Liber 1024353, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 98/100 DOL LARS ($88,921 98). including interest at 7.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, nobca is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of Ote mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on Thursday. March 28. 2002 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 26 OF KEELERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redempbon penod shail be 6 months from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ doned to acceptance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated; February 6. 2002 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PE1ER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hilts. Michigan 48334 (3/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John T. Deason, a single man (ongmal mortgagors) to First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dried July 9. 1998. and recorded on July 15, 1998 in Instrument No 1015070. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its successors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000. which was recorded on December 28. 2000, in Instrument No. 1053334, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTWO THOUSAND THIRTY-NINE AND 07/100 dollars ($92,039.07). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed oy a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4 ot Crystal Lake Estates Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 73, Barry County Records The redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130892 Wolves (3/14) Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BCLOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kerth R. Assenmacher. a single man (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank, successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lake* National Bank. Michigan, Mortgagee, dated October 24. 1997, and recorded on October 30, 1997 to Document Number 1003452, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of ONE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY AND 02/100 dollars ($109,130.02). mdudtog interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage witl be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on March 28. 2002. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot* 17 and 18 Charles E. Kingsbury Park, according to the recorded Rat thereof, as record­ ed to Liber 3 of Plats, at Page 52. reserving the East 12 feet of Lot 18 of Highway purposes. The redemption period st^ll be 1 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless an affidavit ot occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to *he mortgagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: February 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougar* 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200132406 Congers (3/14) PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Sant (Mttoe fHorton i 7 ft.. 8 oe„ 20 indies ‘•Vroud Cparenls: C^rtert ' ‘Hope Horton G’-aiUparenis: gandi Christie. Uloyl <3" and Gladys ‘Byers — NOTICE — To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Hastings. Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday. April 10, 2002, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary Get your color film processed • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 12, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. THE SAME DAY at J-Ad s PRINTING PLUS THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to ti»o conditions of a mortgage made by Carl E Schwander and Alice Schwander. husband and wife as joint tenant (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 5, 2000. and recorded on Apn! 26. 2000 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank, a National Banking Association, as Trustee tor ARC 2000-BC3 Mortgage Loan Trust. Assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 2001. which was recorded on January 25. 2002, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage th are is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTYONE THOUSAND TWENTY-SEVEN AND 91/100 dollars ($251,027.91). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case -aade and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on April 18, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbeo as: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 3410.01 feet from toe North 1/4 post of said Section 8; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds West 1140.21 feet, thence North 02 degrees 46 mmutes 37 seconds West 386.27 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 48 sec­ onds East 1140.23 feet to said North-South 1/4 line, thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 385 62 feel to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement appur­ tenant thereto for private roadway, public utilities and ingress and egress purposes, to be used in common with others over a stop of land 66 feet wide. 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: Beginning at a point on the West Itoe of Said Section 8. distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 310 00 feet from toe West 1/4 post of said Section 8. thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seeonds East 66.00 feet, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 second* East 234.78 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 1427.18 feet thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 542.62 teat, thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 1545.06 feet to the end of said described easement. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Read. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Mf44025 Fite *200127439 Falcons (4/4) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions ol a mortgage made by Thomas Smith and Melissa A. Smith (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 26, 20QD. and recorded on August 4, 2000 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Banker* Trust Company of California. N.A. a National Banking Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB1, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated September 24, 2001. which was recorded on October 4, 2001. to Barry County Records, and re-recorded on February 20. 2002, to Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED SEVEN AND 97/100 dollars ($63,507.97), including Interest at 10.950% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 25, 2002. Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 41.5 rods East and 18.5 rods South of the Northwest comer post of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, as a Place of Beginning; thence South until H intersects with the North boundary line of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company's Right-of-Way; thence North to the Place of Beginning; thence East 4 rods. 12 feet 4.5 inches; thence South until it again intersects the North boundary line of the said Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right-of-Way; thence following the North bound­ ary line of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right-of-Way in a Southwesterly direction to the place first inter­ sected; thence North on said first line to Place of Beginning, expect: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 56 minutes 31 seconds East. 684.75 feet along the North line of said Section 22; thence South 461.25 feet; thence South 106 feet 2 inches for a Place of Beginning; thence North 106 feet 2 inches; thence East 78.37 feet; thence South 37 feet 9 inches; thence Southwest rty in a strait line. 105 feet 4 inches, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200121611 (4/11) Tax reduction dangled as summer collection bonus by Mary McDonuugh Staff Writer State legislators arc saying a one-timeonly reduction in education millage will make early collection of school property taxes next year more palatable to properly owners. Local school officials have mixed feel­ ings about a proposal that will allow the state lo keep its promise of increasing 2002-2003 state aid $200 per pupil. Gov. John Engler is proposing that, be­ ginning in July 2003. all of the six mills of state education tax be collected in the sum­ mer. Currently 26 percent of the state's mu­ nicipalities collect no education taxes in the summer. 50 percent collect three of the six mills in the summer, and 24 percent collect all of the six mills in summer, according 'o figures by the Office of the State Budget. The switch would mean that those prop­ erty owners who pay no summer taxes or pay only three mills of education tax in the summer will now have to pay six mills of properly tax in the summer. Those who are already paying the six-mill education tax in the summer would not be affected. Winter tax bills would be reduced the amount landowners pay in the summer. Fanners and senior citizens would be ex­ empt from the summer collection, accord­ ing to State Rep. Gary Newell. R-Saranac. As an incentive to property owners, the proposal calls for collecting five mills of education tax the first year the change takes effect instead of the six mills stipulated by Proposal A. That would provide an esti­ mated savings to Bany County property owners of $1.34 million. Across the state, property owners would receive a one-timeonly tax cut of $266 million, according to Newell. For those homes with a taxable value of $50,000, six mills would generate $300 in taxes, five mills $250, three mills $150 and two mills $100. For those homes with a taxable value of $100,000, six milts would generate $600 in taxes, five mills $500 in taxes, three mills $300 and two mills $200 in taxes. (Taxable value is not the same as market value. Those wanting to know how much additional tax they will pay in the summer can multiply the taxable value stated on their tax assessments by .006 (for six mills), .005 (for five mills), .003 (for three mills) or .002 (for two mills). In Barry County, most property taxes arc caly collected in the winter, meaning that many county residents will have to pay six mills in the summer where they previously paid that amount in the winter. Townships will have to spend more money on the extra summer collection. The governor is propos­ ing a one-time payment of $4.6 million to local treasurers to pay for the cost of the extra tax collection. In Hastings, half the school taxes arc col­ lected in summer and half in winter. That means a city resident with a home with a taxable value of $50,000 would pay $250 in education millage in the summer of 2003 (five mills). Without the switch, that resi­ dent would hr.ve been paying $150 in edu­ cation millage in the summer. The follow­ ing year (2004), when the whole six mills is levied, city residents with a home having a $50,000 taxable value would be paying $300 in the summer compared to the $150 they paid previously. According to Newell, both Republicans and Democrats appear favorable to the plan. Some township clerks, however, have complained about the burden the extra tax collection will cause. Local residents at­ tending recent legislative breakfasts where the plan has been discussed have also voiced disapproval for the plan, saying it will place on unfair burden on them. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the proposal “has the poten­ tial to impose some hardship on taxpayers,” even though “it’s great we’re going to have our funding at the promised level.” The increase is part of a thrcc-ycar edu­ cation budget package passed by the legis­ lature for 2000 through 2003 that promised a basic foundation allowance per pupil of $6,000 the first year, $6,500 the second year and $6,700 the third year. Louise Angelo of the Delton Kellogg School District said some school districts around the state negotiated salary increases for employees based on the promised $6,700 foundation allowance, and if that amount is not forthcoming, it will be hard on those districts. Even districts like Delton who are negotiating contracts this year will be facing an easier time of it with the $6,700. she said. Without the promised in­ crease. “it would be difficult to maintain the quality of programs and negotiate satis­ factory contracts with our (employee) groups.” she said. She said staff in her district were re­ lieved to hear of the governor’s plan. “When we were making budget projections based on $6,500 per student, it was grim," she said. “It was going to be very difficult.” Angelo said she believes the plan was an effort by the state to make good on its promise. “They had promised $6,700 and they knew the districts were counting on it.” Newell also said the plan “gives us the chance to honor the $6,700 (commitment) the legislature made.” The early collection will give the state nearly $500 million in additional revenue in fiscal year 2003, which runs from Oct. 1, 2002 to Sept. 30, 2003. Otherwise the taxes would be not be collected until the state's 2004 fiscal year, which runs from Oct. 1, 2003 to Sept. 30,2004. State revenues have taken a major hit be­ cause of declining sales tax revenue. A sluggish economy has caused the sales tax shortfall. Newell said that while he is in favor of the summer collection plan, there could be problems down the line “if revenues don’t grow in the future.” Schoessel said the summer collection “does solve the problem temporarily while giving the economy a chance to come back.” Angelo said that “the economy seems to be recovering and there are cau­ tiously optimistic predictions that things will improve over the coming year.” The proposal is “one of those good news, bad news things.” Schoessel said. The sum­ mer collection “really doesn't solve the un­ derlying problem of what’s going on with state funding,” he said, not just of educa­ tion but other state programs. “Just one symptom is being addressed,” he said. Re­ ceiving the 2002-2003 $6,700 funding will “kind of give the impression that every­ thing is OK" regarding school financing, when it’s not, Schoessel said. Angelo said one of the problems remain­ ing in state, financing of education is that, in spite of the intention of Proposal A to make school funding equal across the state, “Pro­ posal A has not closed the gap” from dis­ trict to district. According to Newell, most people should have enough money in their escrow accounts to cover any increases in school millage they have to pay in the summer. In other words, by July six months worth of taxes will have already been collected in people’s escrow accounts, so the extra amount due should not require any out-of­ pocket expense. Those affected the most will be landowners who usually pay only winter taxes who do not pay into an escrow account for their taxes. Newell said taxes were originally split between summer and winter or just col­ lected in winter because farmers needed to get their crops in before they had money to pay their taxes. For everyone else, how­ ever, Newell said, “it really makes more sense to pay taxes in the middle of the year rather than the end of the year" when peo­ ple are facing other expenses, like Christ­ mas and income taxes. Newell said no bill has yet been intro­ duced on the proposal. Ron Archer, Delton Kellogg superintendent of schools, is among many school administrators who have not received any specifics on the pro­ posal from the state. Archer said he is wait­ ing until more concrete data has been made available. “I haven't seen all the informa­ tion on why the state thinks this is a cost­ saving factor. I’m hoping it works well.” Parent-Teacher conferences set at Hastings Area Schools Hastings Area Schools will have parent­ teacher conferences Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. March 20, 21 and 22. Students will attend in the morning March 20. 21 and 22, with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of March 20 and 21. Conferences for parents of students in grades DK-5 will be scheduled on an indi­ vidual basis by the teachers. The confer­ ence scheduled for the middle school and high school is Wednesday. March 20. and Thursday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the afternoons and from 6 to 8 p.m. in the evenings. High school conferences will be conduct­ ed in the gymnasium of the high school; parents may attend at their convenience. Middle School conferences, however, will be conducted in various locations through­ out the building, as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the middle school office if your child’s schedule has not teen received). Alternative education conferences will be conducted in the building as scheduled by the teachers. Parents are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an indi­ vidual basis. Administrators and counselors also will be available to talk to parents at the conferences. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14, 2002 - Page 15 Exchange Young Citizens of Month announced Students sent home after transformer blows by Man McDonough Staff Writer An electric transformer caught on fire Friday morning at Hastings Middle School, causing a power outage at the school and wiping out all of the telephone systems in the district. Middle School students were sent home after the district learned it would take the rest of the day for Consumers Energy staff to install a new transformer. The problem was exacerbated Friday evening when Consumers workers turned the new transformer on and a giant power surge blew numerous lights in the middle school, damaged many surge protectors and hurt some of the school computers and The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Ryan Curtis and Jessica Lord. “We looked like Abe Lincoln’s log cabin.” - Supt. Carl Schoessel Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month tor March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Stephanie Wymer and Charity Bouchard, shown with teacher Dawn Secord. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens ot the Month honors tor March from the Exchange Club ot Hastings are (from left) Daven Winnans, Molly Wallace. Megan Lipstraw, assistant Principal Mark Martin, Rob Cady. Manor! Spoelstra and Eric Gillespie. Rachael McFarland, shown here with teachers Eleanor Vonk and Pat Colson, is Young Citizen of the Month for March from Pleasantview Elementary School. other electrical equipment. The school’s public address system was one of the casu­ alties. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the surge occurred because the trans­ former was “hooked up wrong." The surge occurred at around 9 p.m.; it took Consum­ ers until nearly midnight to get the trans­ former operating properly. Schoessel said. Schoessel said Consumers has promised to pay for the damage from the power surge. On Wednesday the school was “still finding things" that were damaged. Schocsscl said. The bill for damages is “going to be pretty expensive," he said. The PA sys­ tem, lights and other equipment were re­ paired Saturday. The transformer knocked power out in the building shortly after 830 a.m. Friday. Schoessel said. At 10:30 the district began notifying the major employers in town that the school was closing early. Then school staff “went from room to room" and in­ formed students that if there was not going Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with home. Give them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Bryce Spurgeon, Heather Foote and Alyssa Thornton, with teacher Michelle Benningfield. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for March are Mi­ chelle Mills and Jason Baum, with teacher Don Schils. Call Us at... 945-9554 to be someone home and it was not alright for them to be home alone, they were to go to the gymnasium. About 100 students wound up in the gym. Schoessel said, and used cell phones lo contact relatives. “Within 25 minutes we only had three or four kids left in the building." The district's administrative offices are located in the middle school, so Schoessel and his administrative staff had to spend the rest of the day working in candlelight, he said. “We looked like Abe Lincoln's log cabin." he joked. Some secretaries were dispensed to the high school to use comput­ ers there, he said. The transformer that blew is old and not big enough. Consumers staff told Schoes­ sel. This was the second time the trans­ former caught fire and caused a power out­ age | LEGAL NOTICE I MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by PAUL R. BLOSSOM and PATRICIA A. BLOSSOM, hus­ band and wife, of 11002 Chief Noon Day. Middleville. Ml 49333. Michigan. Mortgagors, to EVERGREEN MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated the 19th of December. 1997 and recorded in the office of the Register of deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of December. 1997 in Register No. 1005793. Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28, 1998, Series 1998-A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Five & 68/100 ($52,965.68). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State ol Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of April. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public tucbon. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.2900% per annum and ail legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums, which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows AK that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The land referred to is located in the Township ot Yankee Springs. County ot Barry. State ol Michigan, and described as: Part of the SE 1/4 ot the NE 1/4 of Section 20. T3N. R10W. Yankee Springs Township. Bany County. Michigan, described as: Commencing on the East hne of said Section 20.674 42 feet North of the East 1/4 comer ol said Section 20 for place of beginning; thence West 208 7 feet; thence North 208 7 feet, thence East 208 7 feet; thence South 208.7 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated 2/2102 THE BANK OF NEW YORK Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (4/4) Get Your Copies o£ The Hastings Banner at any oS these Area Locations•• Brittany Gibson. Meg Snider and John Feldpausch have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for March at St. Rose School. 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Terry Klotz of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police said Wednesday. “We had one breaking and entering in Woodland Township that these guys did." said Klotz. “Wc closed that case because the Attorney General was also working on it and they decided to consolidate it into Ottawa County's case.” According to a published report, suspect Erik Rivera often started his day with a breakfast meeting at the eatery where he handed out assignments to his crew. Klotz said the group posed as house painters. Police say those early mornings were spent plotting burglaries across West Michigan and into surrounding stales. His crew stole hundreds ot thousands ot dollars in property over several years, police said, including a television from the Woodland Township crime scene. “They got it (the I V) back.” said Klotz. “ That’s how they found out they were con­ nected to our case in northern Woodland Township." According lo the report, Rivera would basically say ’Here's where we're going.' choose the spots and give directions. “He would map out the day's events." said Assistant Ottawa County Prosecutor Jon Hulsing was quoted as saying. Rivera. 31. of Spring Lake, pleaded guilty last week in Berrien County lo a charge usually reserved for members of or­ ganized crime. River faces up to 20 years in prison un­ der Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Or­ ganization statute. Hulsing reportedly said. For Your Convenience... Use the NEW SERVICE at J-Ad Graphics Quality PHOTO PROCESSING! Fast, Quality, Convenient! Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! IftoiiU 'o Sumis hold I arm ASSET PROTECTION, TRUSTS. TAX A FINAN­ CIAL CONSULTANT. FFR (616)299-0757. AMISH QUEEN LOG bed Hand built, (mattress never used). In plastic, c<Bt $900, sell $175/best. (517)626-7089 SELLING QUALITY, GRAIN-FED beef Farm fresh, by the whole, half or quarter. 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The operation also expanded into Indiana and Ohio. His crews worked lour-day work weeks to avoid residents who would likely be home on weekends. Rivera told others that master bedrooms had the best properly, such as jewelry, valuable coins and guns, police reportedly said. They accumulated so much property that scene so lhal police and victims could not easily find it. police reportedly said. Rivera also tried to put some distance be­ tween his hometown and his crimes, police said. "He favored our county for some rea­ son.” Berrien County Sheriffs Li. David ( handler was quoted as saying. "Our day­ time burglaries, the serious daytime burgla­ POLICE BEAT: they rented storage facilities. Properly was pawned — but far awav from the crime Detours will delay drivers in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Tree removal is scheduled for next week along Whilneyvillc Road between Crane Road and KI8lh Street near Middleville, and work will begin on the next segment of Main Street reconstruction on March 18. Detours will be pul in place previous to work beginning. In the village of Middleville, the contrac­ tor will be combining both projects and hopes to complete work in 6-8 weeks. De­ tour signs will be posted. Village council approved accelerating their project so that the overlap with the Whilneyvillc project will pot be as great. The Barry County Road Commission has sent letters to residents giving them a "heads up" on the coming construction. Once the trees have been removed, work will begin to reconstruct Whitncyvillc Road from the Middleville Village limits north lo 108th Street (the northern boundary line of the county.) Brad l^imbcrg. Road Commission engi­ neer-manager. is asking residents to consult the map and find alternate routes and the posted detour. The signed detour is for through traffic only and is intended to help get drivers from the north end to the south end of the project. The Thornapplc Kellogg Transportation department is keeping an eye on the con­ struction and will alter school bus routes as necessary. Parents and students will be in­ formed of any changes. Residents along Garbow Road may see more traffic going by their driveways as residents along Whitncyvillc Road use Garbow lo access Robertson and other routes. 'The project in Middleville should be completed by mid-May. and the Whilncyvillc project should be completed by the end of June. Completion dales will Ik* af­ fected by weather and other factors. Information about the Grand Rapids Street portion of the project is available by calling Village Hal! at 795-3385. Informa­ tion about the Whitncyvillc Road project is available by calling 945-3449. ries. almost shut down since wc arrested Erik. It was almost unbelievable." On a typical "workday." burglars ap­ proached homes and kntKkcd to see if any­ one was home. If no one answered, they'd kick in the door. They used gloves lo avoid leaving fingerprints, investigators said. Valuables were loaded onto blankets so the haul could be removed in a single trip. Six accused of cocaine, pot trafficking ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Four men arrested on outstanding warrants for sus­ pected marijuana possession and trafficking may face additional drug charges as a result of police finding more than 12 grams of cocaine at their suspected Keller Road “drug house" Sunday. A fifth man. Aaron Smith, was arrested on a charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and a woman. Jessica I Jnda Jane Melvin, was charged with possession of co­ caine. “Troopers went lo the home to attempt lo arrest several individuals on felony drug re­ lated warrants." said Trooper Sandra I arsen. “The subjects were in the residence and triMipcrs found more drugs, which were seized.” Warrants had been authorized against the suspects after officers stopped their car in Orangeville Township Feb. 23 for a scat belt violation. At that lime, troopers found a large quantity of separately packaged marijuana seeds, drug paraphernalia and marijuana, police said. Arrested and arraigned were Kenneth Hernandez, 22. of Hastings, for possession of cocaine: Erich Alan Kent, 18. of Plainwell, delivery and manufacture of cocaine, pos­ session of marijuana and being a disorderly person loitering about a business: Nathan Smith. 3). of Delton, for delivery and manufacture of marijuana and maintaining a drug house; and MacKenzic Smith. 53, of Delton, controlled substance. second offense, dou blc penally. All six are expected to appear for pre-exam hearings on the charges in Barry Coun­ ty’s 56B District Court on March 20. Deputies arrest suspects on drug charges HASTINGS — Deputies on patrol March 8 at 12:19 a.m. became suspicious when they spotted two vehicles parked in the driveway of Hope United Methodist Church at M-37 and M-79. the same building which had been broken into Feb. 15. As a result of their investigation, which turned up methamphetamine, marijuana and smoking pipes, two Kalamazoo men were arrested on drug related charges. One of the men was the driver of a mini-van bearing Indiana plates while the other vehicle had a Michigan plate. “...the driver of the minivan said the others were going to help him deliver dough­ nuts." said deputies Janette Shaffer and Barry Brandl. But in the man’s pocket, they found a pipe for smoking methamphetamine and while, powdery residue. The 23-ycar-old driver, who is on probation in Kalamazoo County, told the officers that “I need something to help keep me awake all night while I deliver doughnuts." deputies reported. With the help of a drug sniffing dog. the officers also found while, powdery sub­ stance in a plastic baggy hidden behind the horn cover in the steering wheel of the car while marijuana was found inside a tear in the driver's scat. Charges of methamphetamine and marijuana possession have been requested by po­ lice. Ex-Texas inmate found in crashed vehicle ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A former Texas inmate with an extensive criminal history was found inside a car found by a mail carrier crashed on Marsh Road near Gra­ ham Road March 5, according lo Deputy Julie Jones. “The vehicle was stuck on an incline on the side of tlx* road with the front of the ve­ hicle partially in the roadway," Jones reported. “The back lire was stuck in the mud and Oakes was found on the passenger side." The driver. Robert Oakes, 47. of Plainwell, identified himself with a Texas inmate card and was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. “He said he was going lo Plainwell to Orangeville when he lost control on the curve and slid off the roadway,” Jones reported. Oakes, who docs not have a valid driver’s license, told police he drank three beers before driving lhal night and registered a .19 percent blood alcohol content after a blcxxl draw al Pennock Hospital after his arrest. The car was registered lo a woman from Abilene. Texan. The incident remains under investigation. Intended armed robber captured HASTINGS — Though police were told to look for an Allo man believed lo be on his way to Hastings to commit an armed robbery, the man had a different story lo tell when he was located with a gun and four, loaded magazines by the Hastings C.'ily Police Department March 6. Officer Dennis Lajcak located the suspect vehicle in the 1100 block of East State Street after receiving a broadcast to be on the l<x)koul for the suspect. “Barry Central Dispatch said the driver had left a residence in Kent County after be­ ing involved in a domestic dispute." Lajcak reported. “He was reportedly in possession of a .45 Coll handgun and headed to Hastings lo commit armed robbery." But after being contacted by lajcak at the Admiral Ship Store and placed into cus­ tody. the man admitted lo having the stainless steel handgun in the car. “He said he’d gotten into a verbal argument and lhal he took his things, including his gun, and in the process, he’d mentioned that he’d do a robbery ‘in the heat of the mo­ ment,*** Lajcak reported. “He said he has never been in trouble before and that he would not commit a roblx:ry.” The unloaded gun was located behind the driver’s scat and because it was within reach of the driver, a charge for carrying a concealed weapon was requested and author­ ized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. The 23-year-old man had not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday. Intoxicated Hastings woman arrested HASTINGS - A 27-ycar-old Hastings woman was arrested on a second offense drank driving charge after she was found driving across a double yellow line in the 1700 block of North Broadway near Thorn Street March 8 at 1:38 a.m. The car. driven by Heather Brooke Jacobs, was also allegedly seen drifting in its lane and crossing the white line for the other lane of traffic. Officer Eric Ingram reported he signaled Jacobs to stop, but she continued driving outside the city limits until Ingram used his siren and a spotlight lo get her attention. After she slopped at Coats Grove Road and M-43. Jacobs registered a .22 percent bodily alcohol content, more than twice the legal limit of .1(1. according to police. “She wouldn’t say if she had been drinking,” Ingram reported. Jacobs registered a .24 percent on a second Mood alcohol test al the Barry County Jail. Ingram reported. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 - Page 17 Step-_______________________________ ?r found guilty, awaits sentence Child tells of repeated rape, abuse, drugging by family by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 6-year-old girl repeatedly drugged and then sexually assaulted by her step-father in exchange for gifts while her mother video­ taped the events testified Monday she was told her mother would kill herself if she ever disclosed the acts. “He did stuff he knows he’s not allowed to do," said the now 8-ycar-old girl, ex­ plaining that often, Raymond Leroy Rohm would call her into his bedroom where she would find him naked. “Ray would call her (mom) in there and she would hold a cam­ era." She referred to what happened to her next as “f- bad word i-n-g” and that she saw the video recording before it was erased. Rohm, 56, of Cloverdale Road in Hope Township was convicted by a jury Wednes­ day on 11 felony charges stemming from the assaults, including delivery of a con­ trolled substance lo a minor to commit Criminal sexual conduct. He could be or­ dered to spend rest of his life in prison when he is sentenced March 28. “I think the testimony of the victim was extremely compelling," said Det. Sgt. David Oakland, who investigated the case. “On top of that, there was evidence through the other testimony and physical evidence that backed up the allegations the victim made.” The jury took a little over three hours lo deliver its verdict reached after the fiveman, seven-woman panel also heard from Rohm’s previous step-daughter. Shannon Kimble. Kimble said she read about the case in the .newspaper and voluntarily stepped for­ ward to testify about her own. similar abuse at the hands of Rohm in order “to help this little girl.” Kimble, now 33. testified that Rohm be­ gan abusing her when she was 8 and that on one occasion. Rohm forced her to shoot and kill her own cat. “This case was above all else about two little girls who were forced to suffer through the worst kind of domestic vio­ lence,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill, “predatory, child sex­ ual abuse at the hands of a parent figure. This man and those who allowed him to do this, used the comfort and protection, the vulnerability, that all children should have in the protection of their homes and fami­ lies and manipulated it to satisfy his own perversions." Also helping to sway the jury was a video clip found by Oakland on one of 373 video tapes seized from the Rohm home by police last September. The video shows the victim holding her little chick which she had named Becky. “There were segments of sexual material on that tape which had been erased,” said Oakland, “and in the segment that was shown in court, she asked if she could take the tape home.” Rohm can be heard on the tape telling the girl “no. because there’s other stuff on it" “She went from being a bubbly, smiling, happy little girl to all of a sudden, she real­ izes what the other content of the tape was," said Oakland. “It was herself and Ray when he was sexually abusing her. That was extremely compelling." What did not appear on the tape was a scene in which the child refused to have sex with Rohm and. according to testimony by Jclane Rohm, he retaliated against the girl by squeezing her chick to death. Of the 373 videotapes found in the Rohm home, 300 were reviewed by Oakland, who testified none of them were found to con­ tain sexual activity, though some did con­ tain “X” rated films. Jelane Rohm previously pleaded guilty to her role in the abuse, which included giving her daughter a pill she said was a vi- Raymond Leroy Rohm denied raping his former step-daughter and his cur­ rent step-daughter, who is now eight years old, when he testified on his own behalf. dren would visit her every other weekend when Ray Rohm was to supervise her visits with the children. The children's natural father testified he had searched for Rohm’s name on the Internet and did not find him on the Michi­ gan State Police's Public Sex Offender Registn. “He did everything he should have done,” said McNeill about the father. “Un­ fortunately. it turned out to be a horrible thing for (his daughter.)” The child’s father testified he became . suspicious when his daughter returned home after one visit with her mother last September and began dancing provoca­ tively. He was also alarmed that his ex-wife had purchased an adult sized bra for the girl and that Ray Rohm bought her a nightgown. “I asked her if she’d ever been touched by anybody and in what way?” he said. “I told her no matter what, she wasn’t in trou­ ble. She said ‘yes,’ she had. and she identi­ fied the person.” Jclane Rohm claimed she only married Rohm on May 3, 2000, because she was a Jelane Rohm, the wife of convicted child molester Raymond Rohm, admitted to drugging her daughter for her husband and then videotaping the sexual assaults as they occurred in their Hope Township home. lamin which actually contained a mixture of the prescription drugs OxyContin, Vi­ codin and Darmat to subdue her daughter. Staffs'awaiting sentencing on the con-' viction which also includes one count of producing child sexually abusive material, conspiracy to commit criminal sexual con­ duct and delivery of controlled substance to a minor to commit criminal sexual conduct. She could be sentenced to a minimum of 2 1/2 years to a maximum of nearly five years in prison. Though defense attorney David Makled grilled Jclane Rohm about whether she was just saying anything to secure a more favor­ able sentence for herself, she explained she was only taking responsibly for her role in the crimes and fulfilling her plea agreement to testify truthfully. McNeill had previously filed a motion to vacate Jclane Rohm’s guilty plea because she had threatened in a letter to her hus­ band to instead disappear before his trial. But after the letters were intercepted, McNeill rescheduled her sentence hearing until after the trial and now plans to with­ draw the motion, he said Wednesday. He will also likely dismiss charges of witness tampering against Raymond Rohm for sending letters lo her through a third party in violation of his bond condition. “He would doctor shop." said Jclane Rohm of how her husband acquired the po­ tent drugs. Jclane Rohm gave birth to the victim and her younger brother while still married to their father. After their divorce, the chil­ ERCY drug addict for the past 7 1/2 years and needed a roof over her head and food to cat. He also.supplied her with a steady diet of drugs, she said. “I would take four OCs (OxyContin) in the morning along with a handful of Vi­ codin with my first cup of coffee,” she said. “There would be 20 to 25 in a handful." According to Ray Rohm’s testimony, he married Jelane because she had been living under a bridge. He denied the sexual assault allegations during his testimony Tuesday. When the girl’s father dropped her and her brother off at the Rohm house trailer on Cloverdale Road every other weekend, Jc­ lane would ask the children what they wanted for dinner, she said. “Within 20 minutes, he’d (Ray) have a concoction made up for my daughter,” sht said, “...Vicodin crushed up into a capsule. Then, he’d instruct me to give it to her and ensure she took it. I told her it was vita­ mins.” Rohm would fill the prescriptions from his Delton and Caledonia doctors at Hotra Pharmacy in Delton. He consumed the pre­ scription drug, Viagra, two to three times a day, she testified. Her daughter willingly took the capsule “because she trusted me” and “within 20 minutes, she’d be passed out on the living room floor." The girl would remain unconscious through the sexual assaults on most occa­ sions until the next morning. When the pills were not available, she would give her daughter vodka mixed with fruit juice while her son, who is one year younger than the victim, was given Nyquil. The next morning. Rohm would tell her what he had done to her daughter. “Did you ever witness this?” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “Yes.” said Jclane Rohm. “She was 6, in the first grade at the time.” Ray Rohm was careful not to leave DNA evidence or injuries behind as evidence, she said. “I wanted not to acknowledge that it could happen,” said Jclane. who added that when she would confront her husband. “I was knocked senseless. Raymond Honm. 5b. win likely spend the rest of his life in prison on his convic­ tion of 11 felony charges stemming from the repeated abuse of his eight-year-old step daughter between July 1.2000 and Sept. 5. 2001. Rohm promised the girl gifts such as a Britney Spears CD. a backpack and the nightgown in exchange for complying with his orders. The child testified her mother once held her hand while she videotaped her husband sexually assaulting her which Jclane Rohm confirmed to police, but denied on the wit­ ness stand. Jclane testified she was not permitted to watch the videotapes, but that her husband would watch them two to three times and then erase or tape over the footage. “He didn’t want any evidence left be­ hind,” she said. Makled. however challenged Jclane Rohm’s credibility, reminding her of her previous statements that Oakland gave her OxyContin to gel her statements. She did not recall making the statements. He also confronted her on her stories that her husband had once beaten her bloody and locked her in the bedroom for two days with nothing tc cat or to drink, saying it was impossible because the door Jocks from the inside. Rohm defended her statement, saying the door knob could be reinstalled with the lock an the ouaidc of tUwom.. - ..... She also had told nolux that her daughter had had sex with a dog. that she had been sold for sex by her parents and that she had been molested by her brother. She also told investigators that she and Ray would “go cruising around for girls to pick up” so they could moler*. them, a story she did not deny when questioned by Makled. “One day, you’re under oath and you say one thing, and today, you're under oath and you’re telling something completely differ­ ent,” Makled said. “Should wc believe what you’re telling us today or before?” Makled tried to convince the jury that in­ consistency in her claims showed that she likely contrived the stories of her husband raping her daughter because she is still in love with her ex-husband and wants to rec­ oncile. “Jelane lives in a fantasy world and is a perpetual liar,” said Makled, adding that “her testimony is tainted by this plea agree­ ment.” In one interview with police, which was not revealed at the trial, Jclane Rohm told Oakland that Rohm had said he once robbed a bank in Kalamazoo 15 to 20 years ago and that he had gone to Texas to take care of a female who turned “state’s evi­ dence” against him. Ray also told her that if she did not like what he was doing to her daughter, they would all “wind up dead” and that “some­ one would just find us all dead in the trailer.” On another occasion, Jclane told Ray to stop assaulting her daughter to which he re­ plied that she could be replaced. “Ray told her he had eight bodies weighted down with cement blocks in the ‘dead seas,’ an area where swamp land comes up to Cloverdale Road on both sides.” Oakland reported. “She said he ad­ mitted to having sex with his former step­ daughter. Shannon." The Barry County Sheriffs Office, how­ ever. did not find the claim credible enough to search the swamp, a spokesperson has said. Black: MBS MBS Girl struck by car after school An 11 -year-old Hastings girl suffered a leg injury Thursday when she allegedly stepped into the path of a van, driven by a 35-year-old Hastings woman. Kelsey E. Hallifax was taken to Pennock Hospital in stable condition after the 3 p.m. accident on North East Street. 100 feet from East Grant Street in front of Northeastern Ele­ mentary School. "There were parked vehicles which made it impossible to see the pedestrian until (she) was right on front of the vehicle." police said. The driver. Poppy Ann Smith, was not hurt, nor was her passenger. Gregory Bush. 14. PRINT PLUS Im focsueo wcgrey tomat>AuGrapHoi W*J«*8*R* During a time like this, we are reminded how much our family, neighbors and friends mean to us. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much. Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered. With heartfelt thanks—Mary, Margie. Shelley. April. Mike. Kelly and families. Al the trial, testimony from Barry County Child Protective Services workers Kelly Root and from Rosalyn Bliss of the DeVos Childrens Hospital Child Protection Team supported the child’s testimony. two little girls who were forced to errffor through the worat kind of domestic violence, predatory child sexual abuse at the hands of a parent figure." Barry County Praaacutor Rohm is being held without bond in the Barry County Jail awaiting sentencing on his convictions on five counts of delivery of a controlled substance to commit crimi­ nal sexu il conduct, five counts of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct and one count of producing child sexually abusive mate­ rial. The acts took place between July 1, 2000 and Sept. 5.2001. McNeill praised Kimble for her testi­ mony. “Both victims in this case had the cour, ,nd dcicrmrnMion hsvc found difficult in personal assault cases." he said. “to come forward and hold their abusers ac­ countable. This 33-year-old woman could have stayed home with her family and chil­ dren and kept this all to herself. “Instead, after a friend had read about and then told her about the new charges against Rohm, she allowed herself to be ex­ posed to all of this again all because she wanted to help this little girl,” McNeill continued. “The jury honored the courage of both of these women with their verdict.” LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT E MPTING TO C OLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Marvin W Cochran II and Chnstine M. Cochran, hus­ band and wife, to BNC Mortgage. Inc., mort­ gagee. dated July 20.2000 and recorded July 26. 2000 as Document No. 1047313, and re-record­ ed 08/11/00, as Document No. 1048047. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc.. its successors and assigns, as nominee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2/1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation, as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortzing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2001-BC1. without recourse, by assignment dated February 12. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven and 9/100 Dollars (S98.867.09) including interest at the rate of 12.35% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at VC0 p.m. on Apni 11. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as LOTS 20 AND 21. TODD’S ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 21. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless me property is determined abandoned in accordance with MC.A §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in th© event a 3rd party buys mo property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated March 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . its successors and assigns, as nominee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2'1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation, as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2001-BC1. without recourse. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 (4/4) Ftle No 221 0370 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 14. 2002 Barry Twp. man convicted on federal drug charges amount of cash in the hotel room." Police also found a list of dealers to whom the two couriers had delivered mari­ juana. “They said they had made a delivery to Mark Marcus in Battle Creek." said the of­ ficer. Marcus gave the officers consent to search his home, a move Latham called "critical" because they found 100 pounds their friend. Kenneth Mers. of Gunnison. Colo., early last year and made a business proposal. ““Carver was looking for new Michigan customers." said Latham. “So Mers con­ tacted (the Barry County man), whom he trusted, and they used his house to ware­ house the shipments." It was Mers’ job to arrange for the stor­ age and the distribution in Michigan while Carver and Luis Alaniz arranged for the dope to be smuggled from Mexico to Texas via a motor home, which investigators later seized. After dropping off their first load to the Barry Township home and another 100 pounds to Battle Creek dealer Mark Mar­ cus. Calhoun County authorities received a tip about suspicious activity at a local hotel. '“They stated two men were there driving a pickup who looked like they were in­ volved in dealing large amounts of mari­ juana.” said a detective who asked not to be identified. “Contact was made (with Carver and Alaniz) and detectives found a large by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Five men in their early 50s who attended high school together in Battle Creek are nov. serving time in federal prison for or­ ganizing the trafficking of marijuana smug­ gled into the United States from Mexico. One of the convicted men is Jack Neve. 54, of Barry Township. The man had accepted the job of ware­ housing the contraband just before police knocked on his door last May and confis­ cated part of the first shipment: more than 240 pounds of marijuana in 45 bricks weighing 19 to 21 pounds apiece. “All but six or eight bricks were ac­ counted for,” said the officer. The total shipment had included 740 pounds. “ At $750 to $1,000 a pound, that’s a lot of marijuana taken off the streets." said United State Customs Senior Special Agent Pete Latham. The ring leader, said Latham, was Neve’s buddy. James Carver. 54, most re­ cently of Oklahoma, who had contacted Johnstown Township roadside. "We believe they heard about the arrest and they pitched it and left it there." said the officer. Carver pled guilty last June to one count of conspiracy to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana (230 pounds) and was sentenced to serve 15.6 years to 19.5 years in federal prison, said Latham. "He was a fugitive from Colorado on three, unrelated felony drug charges." said Latham. Neve, who warehoused the drugs, also entered a guilty plea, along with Alaniz and Marcus. All three received sentences shorter than Carver though no information on their actual penalties were available at press time Wednesday. Mers was found guilty by a federal jury in Lansing last August and received a sen­ tence of 6.5 lo 8.3 years in prison. Latham said none of the five men were charged with smuggling the drugs across the international border because investiga­ tors were unable to determine who smug­ of marijuana and information about the Barry County warehouse. Latham said that Marcus was not ar­ rested on the spot, but when officers re­ turned to make the arrest, he was nowhere to be found. “We went back the next day and he was there." said Latham. “He had planned to take off. but his attorney talked him out of it. 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The local undercover officer said he was pleased with the cooperation between the Battle Creek Special Investigation Unit, the Michigan State Police Southwest Enforce­ ment Team. U.S. Customs agents and local authorities. “I think it was a good investigation." he said. “As far as Barry County goes, that’s a lot of dope for Barry County. I think we handled it well and 1 think it came to a quick resolution in that almost immedi­ ately. we got the couriers, the warehouse and the guy who took delivery in Battle Creek." Drug deal suspected in local man’s shooting by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A Hastings man shot Thursday in what police suspect is a “drug deal gone bad" is in critical condition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids with a bullet lodged next to his heart, according to a family member of the victim. 43-ycar-old Lawrence Victor Hawkins. “‘A bullet went through his right shoul­ der, through his lung and is lodged under the left lung in tissue by his heart," said sis­ ter-in-law Peggy Hawkins of Hastings “They had to repair a small artery. He is conscious, he is talking.” Hawkins told police he drove his small pickup truck to the southeast side of the city to take a load of scrap to Padnos Iron and Metal Recycling at about 1 p.m. “He said a big, colored guy flagged him down and asked him if he wanted to buy drugs.” said Peggy Hawkins. “There was an argument and the guy started shooting.” Hawkins allegedly tried lo drive himself to a hospital, but instead ran into a snow­ bank at Jefferson Avenue and Cherry Street, said Peggy Hawkins. “Two construction workers seen it and one of them ran up and asked him if he was OK,” said Hawkins. “They thought he’d been drinking.” Police have told the family that they be­ lieve there is more to the story than Hawk­ ins is revealing, which his sister-in-law said would not surprise her. “I think the guy did stop him and ask him to buy drugs,” said Peggy Hawkins, who is also skeptical of her brother-in­ law’s story, she said. “The detective said he thinks Lawrence isn’t telling everything.” Hawkins, who is divorced, is the father of one son and one daughter. “He’s a decent guy," she said of her brother-in-law. “He was saved from death before when he needed a kidney and my husband gave him his." 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YOUR CHOICE 9 ’22,995 Based on $1000 down plus tax & title best term & rate to-qualified buyer $159^ Call 945-9554 to subscribe. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-03-21.pdf ecba1b6e9529dc71bd0eb8ccf9317f14 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST FAStUiGS Ml 45058-1893 First Friday set for 2nd Friday Hoopsters, spikers named all-county High-speed Internet for county sought See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 17 The HastingsBanner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Thursday, March 21, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 12 News Briefs... City officials to be busy In meetings There will be a busy week of meet­ ings for Hastings city officials next week. The council will have a workshop session al 6 p.m. Monday (March 25) to discuss the airport and hear a pres­ entation by a representative from the Bureau of Aeronautics of the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation. The council’s regular meeting will fol­ low at 7:30. Members of the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals, Hastings City Council and Hastings Planning Com­ mission will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, for a special train­ ing session at City Hall council cham­ bers. The City-County Airport Commis­ sion will have a budget workshop at 4 p.m Thursday. March 28 in council chambers. Then the City Council and Planning Commission will attend a co­ sponsored seminar with Hastings and Rutland Charter Townships at 6:30 p.m. that evening. Those attending will tour the 911 facility and hear a presentation about the new coopera­ tive planning act from the MSU Coop­ erative Extension Service. At-risk students topic of ‘coffee’ The next Hastings Area School Sys­ tem’s “Coffee with Administrators” for the 2001-2002 academic year will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Hastings Middle School multi-purpose room. The topic for the coffee will be pro­ grams for at-risk students. Groundbreaking set for rec center The groundbreaking for the new Community Education and Recreation Center at Hastings High School, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday. March 23. Besides the ceremony, a morning of fun, family-oriented activities is planned, starting at 9 a.m. The Hast­ ings High School gym will be opened for adults and children of all ages to test their skill at running through chal­ lenging and amusing obstacle courses. The older kids’ course will include obstacles such as hurdles, a mini-bal­ ance beam, scooter zig-z^g. tunnels, putt-putt golf and more. The younger children will enjoy running through hula hoops, tunnels, a bean bag toss, scooters, and they can have a sack race and many other activities. For basketball enthusiasts, there will be a contest for shooting the most bas­ kets in a given time, as well as drib­ bling races for those who want to show off their skills. There is no charge for this family fun-filled, activity-based celebration. Food and refreshment will be provided by Felpausch food stores. The Community and Recreation Center will include a swimming pool for the school and community, a child care/early education center, a teen rec­ reation area, a health and fitness area, an instructional and recreational gym and meeting rooms on the second floor. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 PRICE 50* Court decision on new library site still awaited Though it was reported last month that the court hearing on the proposed new Hastings Public Library site was adjourned for at least 28 days, no dale has been set for another session in Barry County Circuit Court. In fact, there may be no further court pro­ ceedings on the issue of whether the new proposed new library site may restrict or impede access to the Thornapple River on Mill Street near North Jefferson Street. A court hearing was held Wednesday af­ ternoon, Feb. 27, with Eaton County Cir­ cuit Judge Thomas Evcland presiding. Eveland agreed to adjourn the case for at least 28 days to allow attorney David Tripp a chance to gather more information on be­ half of his client, Doug Ward. Briefs from Tripp and Hastings City Attorney Stepha­ nie Fckkes will prompt Evcland to either have another court hearing or make a sum­ mary judgment. There has been some confusion over the court phase of the library site controversy. There have been City Council and Plan­ ning Commission hearings on vacating a portion of Mill Street to make way for the new library and a parking lot. but the court proceedings have narrowed the focus only to the question about river access. The city is the petitioner to vacate the street and the Michigan Department of Transp nation. Michigan Department of Natural Re«ourccs and Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services have been the re­ spondents. More than 1,500 people have signed a petition opposing placement of a new li­ brary at the proposed site and some people have appeared before the Planning Com­ mission and City Council to voice their ob­ jections. Led by Pel World owner Doug Ward they have argued that closing part of Mill Street will create traffic problems, hurt nearby businesses and pose potential safety hazards because the new library would be located next to the fire department. In both cases, the local government units have held that the plans meet the necessary requirements, so the matter most recently moved to Circuit Court. Further muddying the waters is informa­ tion that Michigan’s Land Division Act does not allow platted properties to be va­ cated. The parcel at the comer of North Jef­ ferson and Mill is platted. Sharon L. Feldman from the Michigan Attorney General’s office representing the Michigan Department of Consumer and In­ dustry Services, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, said the petition originally was invalid because the North Jefferson property is platted. The proposed library site actually would be on East Mill Street, but its parking lot would face North Jefferson, which cannot be vacated under the provisions of the state's Land Division Act. The city, in order to continue its quest, must file a complaint in Circuit Court, seeking a plat amendment. Feldman noted, however. “In our review of the plat (the city) can seek to vacate Mill Street because this section hasn't been plat­ ted.” Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds said he informed Fckkes. City Manager Jeff Mansfield and City Assessor Judy Myers last fall about the problem with the act. but the issue did not resurface until the Feb. 27 court hearing. Tripp brought the question before Evcland. but Fckkes objected on the grounds it wasn’t relevant to the question about river access. See DECISION, page 2 Hastings High School Top 10 announced Hastings Top 10 students and National Merit scholars were recognized by the Hastings School Board Monday. They in­ cluded (from left) Carrie Bolthouse. 4.0 gpa, Kefi Misak. 3.85. Mike Nitz. 3.96, Stephanie Buck, 3.91, Nick! Doozan, 4.0. Heather Krebs. 3.85, Elizabeth Nida, 3.90. Jeremy Shilling, National Merit Finalist, Tyier Tossava, 3.91. Justin Hutchins, 3.95, and Emily Smith. 3.92. Bolthouse and Buck are also Na­ tional Merit Commended Students. Barry County is pioneer in concept Court consolidation closer to becoming law The Michigan State Supreme Court has recommended that the legislature pass a laww allowing unification of local trial courts into a single trial court on a local op­ tion basis, Barry County’s Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher announced Mon­ day. “This would allow other counties to adopt local court systems based on the trail court concept used here in Barry County for the last six years.” he said. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Maura Corrigan, referring to a 2001 report from the National Center for State Courts, said unified trial courts “arc more efficient, process cases faster and save money for taxpayers.” The Barry County Trial Court was the first trial court project authorized by the Michigan Supreme Court on March 20. 1996. The local district, probate and circuit courts were combined into a single trial court in which the three judges can preside over cases in any of the three courtrooms. The program also allows defendants with charges in both the lower and the higher courts to be adjudicated at one time and permits the judge presiding over district court to open a circuit court session imme­ diately following the acceptance of a felony plea if appropriate. The judges can also handle schedules for any of the three divisions (family, criminal. civil) should another judge experience a conflict of interest or become unable to work due to vacation, illness or other rea­ son. A unified trial court also has a single budget. The Michigan Legislature created the Family Division of Circuit Court, which See COURT, page 3 Mentoring program helps support families by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A new mentoring program that aims to provide extra support to Barry County families was officially kicked off March 14. The program, being run by the Family Independence Agency, provides volunteer mentors to those in need, such as single parents who might need help with parent­ ing skills or elderly people who might need in-home care and meals. Karen Jousma. executive director of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County and one of the organizers of the new program, said its purpose is to “make the safety net in the community stronger.” The program, called “Mentoring Excel­ lence.” will allow fewer people to fall through the cracks by helping them with everything from obtaining needed furniture, clothing and food to pointing them in the direction of social service agencies and community outreach programs. “We're trying to keep family units intact and help make them stronger.” Jousma said. Pictured during the official kickoff of the new mentoring program are (from left) Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County; Joan Ezinga. manager of the Family Birthing Center at Pennock Hospital and coordinator of Barry County Safe Kids: Julie Wiles, director of Volunteer Services at Barry County Fl A. and Jimmy Nelson, coordinator of the Mentoring Excellence program Areas where volunteer mentors may be of help include giving support and informa­ tion during pregnancies, providing advice on infant care, assisting with budget plan­ ning, helping with school or health con­ cerns, help ng those being mentored solve problems, providing parenting education, helping those being mentored find a job, helping with transportation, assisting with obtaining utilities like heat, water and tele­ phone service, and teaching relationship­ building skills. “Our mission is to promote the social, medical, and financial needs of individuals who arc having a difficult time providing for themselves," the program brochure states. Jousma said a number of local organiza­ tions and individuals will be referring cli­ ents to the mentoring program, including Pennock Hospital, local physicians, the Barry/Eaton District Health Department, the Family Independence Agency, local schools, and Barry County Juvenile Court. See MENTORING, page 17 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21. 2002 DECISION, cont. from page 1 NEWS BRIEFS Spring celebration series continuing Historical Society to meet tonight Historic Bowens Mills’ second an­ nual “Celebration of Spring" will con­ tinue this weekend. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Ac­ tivities will include live baby animals, museum displays, family Easter pho­ tos and more. For more information, call 795­ 7530 The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will hold its regular meeting to­ night (Thursday evening, March 21) at the Commission on Aging building, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. There will be a board meeting at 6 p.m.. with the regular meeting at 7. The program "On Being Mayor" will be presented by the Honorable Frank Campbell, mayor of the City of Hastings. All programs a.id events of the Barry County Historical Society are open to the community. Right to Life meets tonight Barry County Right to Life will meet at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, March 21) al the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to to attend the meeting and meet the new officers. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 367-4697. The Barry County Republican Party will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the Barry County Courts & Law Building first floor conference room, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Lenten luncheons to wind up today Church in Hastings at noon today. Everyone is welcome to attend the program today, (Thursday, March 21). Pastor Richard Moore of Hope United Methodist Church is scheduled to speak. Lunch (for a free-will donation) is prepared by church members, begins at noon in the church's Leason Sharpe Hall, followed by a worship service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, the program has featured a different pastor as speaker each week. Each speaker has reflected on this season's program theme of “How Christ has impacted me and my ministry through a mentor or significant person.” First Presbyterian Church is located at 231 S. Broadway. Concert pianist to play Sunday The Lake wood Area Choral Soci­ ety will present its third concert of the 2002 season at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Concert pianist Linda Geiger Smith, a 1974 Lakewood High School gradu­ ate who has earned a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Washington, will be featured with the Choral Society at the concert. Robert Oster, artistic director and conductor of the Lakewood Area Cho­ ral Society, said Smith contacted him to say that she would be in the area and wondered if the Choral Society would be interested in a joint concert. Smith earned a bachelor of music degree in piano performance at Cen­ tral Michigan University, a master of arts degree from the University of California in Riverside and then her doctorate. She is an active teacher and performer, having taught at Pacific University in Forest Grove. Oregon, for 13 years. At Sunday's concert. Smith will be performing selected movements of Le T’ombeau de Couperin by Ravel, a so­ nata by Alberto Ginastcra. Barcarolle. Opus 60. by Chopin. Three Preludes by George Gershwin and the BoogieWoogie Etude by Morton Gould. Throughout the concert, the Choral Society will perform several sacred and secular selections as well. Smith will accompany the Choral Society for the concluding selection of the con­ cert, // Music Be the Food of Love by David Dickau. Tickets for this special event arc $10. for the new site is closing a big part of Mill Street. Opponents maintain it is one of the tew cast-west arteries to handle downtown traffic. Some nearby merchants, including Ward of Pet World, also arc opposed be­ cause they tear closure of a portion of Mill Street w ill hurt their businesses. Tripp in court last month brought up is­ sues such as adverse impact on downtown businesses, traffic and possible problems with the fire station so close by. but each time he did. he prompted objections of ir­ relevance from Fckkes. and general agree­ ment with her by Evcland. The visiting judge said. "The issue I have the authority to rule on access or use of a waterway as a result of the closing of the street." When show n that a large number of peo­ ple are opposed Io the new library site. Evcland later added. "The court cannot de­ cide whether the city made a good or bad decision, only if it adversely impacts access Io the river." At an even later point in the proceedings, he explained. "I can't decide this case on the basis of whether the people object, the "In our review of the plat (the city) can seek to vacate Mill Street because this section hasn't been platted." -Sharon L Feldman rtpomeming Attorney General's office law doesn't let me do that.” adding he be­ lieves it 's very dangerous for a court to in­ terfere in a priKcss in which the remedy of the ballot box exists. Tripp spent a great deal of time trying to prove that the street closure would not be in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the public. He also spent a lol of time trying to prove there arc other locations for a new library. However. Evcland often told him he was using broad applications of that point, which must focus on the narrow issue of public access to the river. Alumnus of year nominees sought Barry County GOP to meet Monday The last of the weekly series of community lunches and worship pro­ grams each Thursday during Lent will be held at the First Presbyterian Fckkes told the court that the city none­ theless intends to ask for relief under the Plat Act. seeking a plat amendment that would enable the city to vacate. Feldman confirmed that she and Fckkes had reached agreement on the city pursuing the plat amendment. The Hastings Public Library Board years ago decided that the current building across the street from the county courthouse is no longer adequate and parking is a huge headache. The board finally came up with a proposed new facility near the corner of North Jefferson and Mill Street, which would require closing part of Mill Street. Library officials said they like the idea of having the new facility next to the Thor­ napple River The most controversial part of the plans I The Hastings High School Alumni Association is taking nominations for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" award. The award will be presented Satur­ day evening, June 1, at the annual alumni banquet at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain biographical informa­ tion and the reasons why the individ­ ual should be considered for the honor. The reasons should include the personal character of the nominee, ac­ complishments, vocational honors and awards, community service history, membership in organizations, etc. The deadline for submitting nomi­ nations is April 2. After that, alumni board members will consider new nominees and reconsider others from previous years. Nominations should be mailed to Jane (Mullin) Sinclair, 7252 South M­ 37 Highway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thornapple Wind Band is pre­ paring for its next concert at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, March 24, at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The third of three rehearsals will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, Thursday, March 21, at the Hastings High School band room. The concert this Sunday afternoon will include guest performances by members of the Hastings and Lake­ wood bands who participated in the solo and ensemble festival. Membership in the 50-plus member Thomapple Wind Band is open to any post-high school age musician looking for a chance to play who can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. For more information about the band or to borrow an instrument if needed, call committee member Kim Domkc at 945-9181 or Joe LaJoye at 945-9766. Joe LaJoye. Keith Closson and Dave Macquecn arc directors of the band for the concert. Proceeds from the concert will go toward helping to ensure the continu­ ance of the ensemble. Julie DeBoer Julie DeBoer to speak at First Friday The next First Friday forum will be held on the second Friday of next month be­ cause of spring brcal during the first week of April. Julie Deboer, who is spearheading Barry County’s effort %n behalf bf the Victims Advocates program, will talk about domes­ tic violence, its myths and impact on life in this area. The program will be held al noon Friday. April 12, at the Thomas Jefferson hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. DeBoer started her career as an auxiliary officer with the Lansing Community Col­ lege Department of Public Safety. She went on to serve as a dispatcher for Meridian Township Fire and a police technician for the Lansing Police Department. She re­ ceived an associate degree in law enforce­ ment from LCC and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. She graduated from the Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 1980 and served as a police officer and sergeant with the Lake Odessa Police Department. DeBoer since has served as a District Court probation officer, a Central Dispatch director for Ionia and Allegan counties and a substance abuse preventionist. She is currently the grant writer and Vic­ tim Services Coordinator for the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. She has obtained more than one million dollars of grant funding for Barry County at no cost to the county. There will be no First Friday program April 5 because, host Jim Pino said, too many people lake vacations for the annual spring break from local schools. District President of Exchange impressed with Excel group in Hastings When District President George Smeenge of the Holland Exchange Club at­ tended a recent meeting of the Hastings Exchange Club, he was impressed with the local organization's establishment of the Excel Club for young people. Excel is observing its 10th anniversary in Hastings Members of Excel were in attendance in Smeenge s honor From left, in the back row. they are: Derek Kralhnan. Justin Hutchins. Alicia Totten. Stephanie McNally; (middle row) Matt Hoffman. Heather' Krebs. Rebekah Nicholson. Jessica Rousch. Keri Sherwood; (front) Shayna Selleck, Samantha Allerding, Emily Smith and Sara Clark. Pictured at the recent Hastings Exchange Club meeting were (from left) George Smeenge. district president; Louise Hurless. Excel Club coordinator; Emily Smith, president of Excel; and Nancy Bradley, president of the Hastings Exchange Club. The Hastings Club is active in the support of child abuse prevention and the pro­ motion of young people s talents and accomplishments. They will be conducting their annual toothbrush sale next month. Proceeds from that event will continue the work of the club. I Easter Egg Hunt has new location The Hastings Jaycces will hold its annual community Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at a new location — the Hastings Middle School practice fields. Candy and prizes will be awarded at the event to children 12 and younger. For $1. children also may have their pictures taken with the Easier Bunny. All of the proceeds will go to the Fam­ ily AIDS Network. The Jaycces ask that children arrive at the event early for registration to be eligible for the grand prize. The group also reminds youngsters to bring something in which to collect eggs. In case of rain or snow, the event will be rescheduled for the following Saturday. April 6. For more information, call Stacy Pratt at 517-726-0778 or Martha Cra­ ven at 616-945-9981. The Jaycces also are seeking dona­ tions for “big" prizes to give away at the hunt.Thosc who can donate arc asked to call Stacy (at the number listed above) or the Jaycces’ answer­ ing machine at 945-5535. St. Rose First Communion includes 31 children Thirty-one children at St Rose of lima Church in Hastings celebrated First Holy Communion at a special mass March 10. Pictured here are (top. from left) Monsignor Michael Murphy. Diane Klipfer. Deb Root, Father Al Russell. Jo Carr, (sec­ ond row) Nathan Siefert. Brice DeJong. John Shakespeare. Dalten White. Michael Shockley. James Owen. Dylan Thur­ man (third row) Taylor Klotz. Mitch Kolanowski. Anisa Shaw, Samantha Thompson. Garrett Purgiel, Kelly Dillon, Keith Garber Sarah Sleevi Hannah Smith. Hannah Sailar. Seth Brotherten. Kara Cuncannan. (front row) Micala Klipfer. Kali Straube. Laura McKeown. Kayla Gorodenski. Mitchell Owen. Orion Webb. Carl Franson. Alyssa Constantine. Evan Ram­ sey. Megan Denny. Jennifer Feldpausch and Jason Norman �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21.200? - Pape 3 Federal prosecutors can have school records, policy states by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A proposed policy change that would al­ low U.S. attorneys access to student re­ cords without parental permission is aimed at helping in the fight against terrorism, ac­ cording to Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schocsscl. The policy change might also assist fed­ eral prosecutors investigating school vio­ lence threats or incidents, Schocsscl said. The change was presented at the Hast­ ings School Board meeting Monday. Plans are to approve the change at the April board meeting. The change would amend the district’s “Student Records” policy by adding the sentence, “court orders for student record disclosure procured by an Assistant U.S. Attorney General or higher-ranking gov­ ernment official will be honored without parent/guardian or student consent.” Schocsscl said the district was required to make the change to comply with a newfederal law, Public Law 107-56, the “Unit­ ing and Strengthening America by Provid­ ing Appropriate Tools Required to Inter­ cept and Obstruct Terrorism Act.” Part of the act amended the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act to allow U.S. attor­ neys access to student records. Schocsscl said the change may have been made to allow government agencies to investigate families who may have terrorist ties, he said. “It's hard for me to imagine we're going to get a request like this.” The Family Education Rights and Pri­ vacy Act of 1974 allows students 18 or older or parents of students under the age of 18 to examine official school records di­ rectly related to the student whose record is being examined. The act also mandates that no student records be released to non-eligible agencies, institutions or persons without prior consent, that students/parents be in­ formed of the release of student records to all eligible agencies, institutions or persons, that students/parents be able to challenge at any time the accuracy and fairness of stu­ dents' records and that students/parents have the right to due process in matters re­ lated to student records. According to the law, certain general “directory” information can be released to parents or legal guardians, students who arc at least 18 years old. “appropriate school personnel, and other persons who have a le­ gitimate need for student information." That “directory" information includes a student’s name, address, phone number (un­ less unlisted), date of birth, grade, major field of study, participation in school activi­ ties, dates of school attendance, honors and awards received, alumni associations, most recent education agency or institution at­ tended, height and weight of athletes, honor roll members, and information generally found in yearbooks. A ny parent who docs not want directory information released must notify their stu­ dent’s building principal in writing after the opening of the school year. At Monday’s meeting, Kris Anderson, an intern in the counseling office at Hastings High School, and Mike Schneiderhan, as­ sistant high school principal, reported on a new, more intensive offshoot of the high school’s award-winning Freshmen Acad­ emy program. Freshmen Academy gives students extra help while they’re making the transition from junior high to high school. When it was started four years ago some 46 percent of incoming freshmen were failing one or more of their classes. A year later that fail­ ure rate had been reduced to 32 percent. Schneiderhan told the school board. That rate was eventually reduced to 20 percent. “Still, 20 percent is 20 percent." he told thc board. Continued student failure “often leads to students not graduating," he said. A year ago, he said, “we came up with the idea of a freshman study session” that would give failing students still more help and attention. This fall Anderson was given the task of overseeing the study session portion of Freshmen Academy. Anderson started working with 17 students, all of whom were failing, she said. Currently, six of them arc getting passing grades in all of their classes, she said. The students gather together in a special study session with teacher Peg Boucher. They receive assistance from school staff and several student tutors. The at-risk stu­ dents also help each other when possible, Anderson said. She said she gives the stu­ dents a lot of one-on-one attention, helping them to manage their academic week. She has worked with teachers to provide a checklist for the students of their assign­ ments. She checks on students to see if they’ve completed homework assignments, or studied for an upcoming test. “I’m kind of like their personal planner sometimes.” she said. “Knowing somebody’s going to hold them accountable for their work has definitely helped them.” Students arc also opening up more to her and other students, she said. “They’re more willing to say, yes, I need help in class.” Those who have turned around their aca­ demic performance were rewarded with special treats from the cafeteria, she said, and were also praised during their cafeteria visit by Schneiderhan and Principal Tim Johnston. The special recognition gave some of the other students incentive to start doing better, Anderson said. Anderson said high school teachers arc “very excited” about their pupils’ improve­ ment. “We’ve had some students who were literally failing all their classes who arc now getting A’s and B’s,” she said. Anderson said she wasn’t able to start working with the students until mid-year, and suggested the study sessions begin sooner next year. School board member Don Myers asked Schneiderhan if the program might be ex­ panded to upper grades. Schneiderhan said he has discussed that possibility with some of the high school teachers, some of whom suggested that such a program be started for athletes. “I think teachers arc seeing that if you do put the extra effort in, the students will rise to the occasion," Schneiderhan said. Also at the board meeting Monday. Terry McKinney and Michael Hubert an­ nounced they wou’d run for re-election in the June 10 annual school election. Their four-year terms expire June 30. This would be McKinney’s second full term and Hu­ bert’s third. McKinney served two years as an appointed board member, filling a va­ cancy left by retiring member Tom Groos, prior to being elected to his first full term four years ago. Thus far. no other candidates have filed for the two board seats. Prospective candidates have until 4 p.m. Monday, April 8 to file nominating peti­ tions and an affidavit of identity with the school district’s business manager. Peti­ tions should be filed earlier than the dead­ line to make sure enough valid signatures have been obtained. Nominating petitions must be signed by a minimum of 20 regis­ tered electors of the school district. The district suggests that 50 signatures be ob­ tained. School elections are always held in June in Michigan, but state legislators are look­ ing to change that as a way of avoiding possible election manipulation. Lakewood Board of Education members last week dis­ cussed a proposed State Senate bill that would require school elections Io be held in individual townships rather than school dis­ trict precincts. The Hastings School System has two precincts, one at Plcasantview Elementary and one at Hastings Middle School. Its dis­ trict encompasses parts of 12 different townships. Schocsscl said. Schocsscl said that “supposedly there arc horror stories of problems when schools run elections." but there have not been any problems in Hastings. “I don’t know how it is in other school districts in other parts of the state, but we’ve had very good relations with the city, county and township clerks, and when we run our elections we’ve done a pretty good job of it.” He said changing elections to townships could cause some problems. Township clerks may not want to “take on the added work.” he said. Also, he said, townships may have trouble running an election where more than one school district lies within the same township. Lakewood board members said the increase in election sites would also be more costly to school dis­ tricts. Schocsscl said the proposed law "from an educational standpoint has some real disadvantages." If townships run the elec­ tions at the same time regular elections are held in November, the school board mem­ bers wouldn't take office until January, he said. That would mean they would start their tenure in the middle of a school year. The district will probably “let Sen. Joanne Emmons know we have some concerns" with the proposed law. he said. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board ap­ proved the appointment of Marshall Evans as varsity baseball coach and Jason Sixberry as junior varsity baseball coach. Evans was previously JV baseball coach and Sixberry freshman baseball coach. High school teacher Jeff Simpson, who is retiring this June, was appointed freshman baseball coach. Evans was moved up to varsity to fill a vacancy left by high school teacher Jason Hoefler, who was put on an unpaid leave of absence after being arrested on drunk driving charges. Also at the meeting, the board approved the application of Southeastern Elementary to become a member of the North Central Association of. College/ and Schools. Southeastern has done all the work toward becoming accredited by North Central, Schocsscl said, and is expected to receive its accreditation when the association holds its annual convention in April. Southeastern’s accreditation will com­ plete North Central accreditation for all ihc Hastings schools, Schocsscl said. Having all its schools accredited “puts us in kind of an elite group in the state,” Schocsscl said. At the board meeting. Chris Cooley, di­ rector of educational services, proposed that the high school semester-long class World Studies be expanded to a year-long class and the semester-long Civics class be dropped as a separate class and included as part of the World Studies curriculum. The board will vote on the change at its next meeting. The board also approved the purchase of two math texts and a science text series, at a total cost for both of $29,137. The math texts are “Algebra 1” and “Geometry Con­ cepts and Skills” and the scries is called “Science Explorer.” Accepting a ceremonial check from Wal-Mart s Debbie Haas (on tar right) March 14 were Michael Gormley (left) and Roger Vilmont. Rutland Township, trail share grant by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapple Trail Association and Rutland Township will share a $1,000 grant. $800 of which will be used to help pay for paving the trail from McCann Road to Irving Road. The $1,000 check was presented at a special event last Friday. Earlier last week (March 13), at the beginning of the Rutland Township Board meeting, a ceremonial check was presented by the local Wal­ Mart’s Debbie Haas to Michael Gormley, president of the Thornapple Trail Associa­ tion and Roger Vilmont. supervisor of Rut­ land Township. Vilmont praised Wal-Mart for helping the township’s effort to clean up the prop­ Thornapple Wind Band to welcome springtime The *l*homapplc Wind Band will play a “Springtime Concert” at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Lakewood High School auditorium. The program will include the sprightly “Brighton Beach,” arranged by William Latham and a medley of tunes from Mere­ dith Willson’s “The Music Man.” Keith Closson will conduct 30 of the devoted mu­ sicians from Barry and surrounding coun­ ties who have been presenting concerts for the past six years. An increasing number of music lovers have been attending performances at the Hastings High School, the Thomapple Val­ ley Church, Delton High School and Lake­ wood. In addition to the Wind Band, several en­ sembles from area high schools will per­ form. From Hastings High, there will be: • A woodwind quintet, including Megan Frazier, Stephanie Buck. Collette Puruckcr. Sarah Clevenger and Brenda Westfall. The NCSC report from last year revealed that “all of the consolidated courts arc gen­ erally making more efficient use of judicial and quasi-judicial resources... than the pre­ consolidation courts.” In addition, the courts used technology effectively and cut down on the amount of time used to resolve cases. The demonstra­ tion project courts also “hastened the deliv­ ery of justice to families," the report stated. Unified courts have also reduced operat­ ing costs as compared with pre-unified courts in the same county, the NCSC report states. In 1994. before unifying its trial courts, Washtenaw County spent $11 mil­ lion to run its courts, while the courts gen­ erated $10 million in income. In 2000, by contrast, the unified courts revenues ex­ ceeded expenditures by more than $2 mil­ lion. in a letter on behalf of the Court to Gov. John Engler. Senate Majority Leader Dan DeGrow and Speaker of the House Rick Johnson. Corrigan called for “concurrent jurisdication among the trial courts” as a lo­ cal option, in a manner consistent with the Michigan Constitution, a press release from the Supreme Court states. The letter reportedly added that the court recognized that “while many find these changes beneficial, there arc those who are equally sincere who are of the view that in their communitities. these approaches would be less successful. “The solution.” Corrigan wrote on behalf of the court, “is to permit communities to choose court unification “on a local option basis.” The letter also stated that the practice of cross-assigning probate judges to the Fam­ ily Division “should not be a permanent so­ lution... this issue must be addressed with some urgency by the Legislature.” • A trumpet trio with Jessica Checscman. Jessica Woodmansee and Justin Peck. • Jazz Combo #2. featuring Matt Hoff­ man. Amanda Rose. Jeremy Lockwood and Joel Gibbons. All of these young musicians partici­ pated and won awards during a recent mu­ sic festival in East Grand Rapids. Several groups from Lakewood High School also will make presentations: • A flute and clarinet quartet with Ryan Wcrdon, Jenna Phillip. Christi Barcroft and Laura Portenga, who will perform Claude Debussy’s “Claire de Leune.” • A piano duet with Portenga and Wcr­ don doing Georges Bizet’s “The Ball.” • A selection by members of Lakewood Percussion Ensemble. The concert is free, though contributions are welcome. Proceeds are used to continue the performances by the Thomapple Wind Band. Green eggs and ham breakfast served at NE COURT CONSOLIDATION, became operative in 1998. But almost two years before that, the demonstration projects created family divi­ sions to resolve cases involving family and children’s issues. The result was improved coordination of cases relating to the same family, the NCSC concluded. “Our experience with unified trial courts suggests that they present many benefits.” said Corrigan. “After years of study and trial, it is time to offer the option of unified courts to all those who want them.” The court’s proposal is the culmination of a six-year-study that began with seven “demonstration project” courts in diverse settings such as Barry, Berrien, Iron. Isa­ bella, Lake and Washtenaw counties with a multi-circuit operating in Crawford, Kal­ kaska and Otsego counties. erty across from the township hall. The township will use $200 of the grant for the clean up. The trail will use the remaining $800 to help raise the matching funds needed to pave the rest of the trail from McCann Road to Irving Road. Vilmont also thanked the trail associa­ tion for its hard work in keeping the trail maintained. Gormley told Vilmont that it looks like the Caledonia section will be paved this summer and that the association hopes to make the paving of the rest of the trail a re­ ality. In other business at the meeting, several ordinances were considered as well as a re­ view of the fire contract. Second-graders in Tanya Haney’s and Ann Heplogle’s classes at Northeastern Elementary celebrated March is Reading Month with a special green eggs and ham breakfast last Thursday. The breakfast, inspired by the Dr. Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham, is a tradition at Northeastern, Replogle said. Along with the eggs and ham. students ate green rolls from Felpausch and drank green juice. The breakfast is just one of many reading month activities held at the school. Replogle said Fraser Brown digs into his green food �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21. 2002 16TTERS from our readers... There are good reasons for opposing COA-Health Dept, site To the editor: There are at least three reasons Commis­ sion on Aging millage requests failed twice in the past. According to a survey con­ ducted by KCC in December 2000 the pre­ vious millage attempts failed primarily be­ cause of the proposed cast and location. Nobody on the County Board, the Com­ mission on Aging, or the Health Depart­ ment has a firm, complete and professional estimate of the cost for this new proposed project for the COA and Health Depart­ ment near North Broadway and West Woodlawn: • No blueprints of the buildings have been completed. • There arc no specifications written for either building. • The people involved haven’t even been able to complete a site plan. • No competitive bidding has been in­ volved. • Only one builder has been contacted for the Health Department, and none for the COA • There isn't even a complete list of the things that need to be included in either bid. In the time that has passed, the bes: esti­ mates range from $2 million to S4 million or more. The "Building Committee" of the COA didn’t even meet officially in 2001. Hopefully, the new members of the COA Board will get things moving in the right direction sometime this year. Two different architectural firms who are using two different concepts of what the Health Department wants are designing the Health Department. There is nearly a mil­ lion dollars difference between the two concepts. Nobody has a good idea of how much these projects will cost taxpayers. Professional fees for lawyers and consult­ ants continue to be adding up without any reports to the County Board on how much has been committed as of this writing. Most, if not all, expenses to date have been without written agreements or contracts. 1 don't know how any responsible elected official could vote to support spending this much taxpayer money with so little information. I certainly can’t. Nobody on the County Board or the Commission on Aging, or the Health De­ partment has a solid idea of where all this money is going to come from. Normally, when the county needs to build a building the concept is brought to taxpayers for ap­ proval and a process of funding includes a millage request taxpayers can vote on. The county has a "savings account" that is a big factor in maintaining an excellent credit reputation. Townships, etc., rely on this credit reputation when they go after bonding for sewers and other infrastructure improvements. This "savings account" has lots of names, such as "Tax Umbrella Fund," "Rainy Day Fund." "Contingency Fund" and other “fund balances." A County Board majority wants to pay for this project out of this "savings ac­ count." At what point does this "spend­ down" of assets begin to affect the credit reputation of the county? How much more difficult and expensive will future bonding become? Perhaps when the "savings account" has been depleted, the County Board will need to ask for more taxes to build it back up. Now that there is talk of another third county building being built on the church site. Where will all that money come from? Some folks think that the existing Health Department building should be sold and the money used to pay for renovating the church for the COA. It seems to me that this money needs to offset the expense of building a new Health Department instead. Maybe the County Board will decide to get bonding for part of the project, or maybe for all of it. Maybe the County Board will pay for the COA renovation and wait to be paid back. Maybe the property is really two properties. Who knows for sure? The COA has been asked for a business plan to prove they have the ability to pay for and operate a new facility. For at least a year they have been unable to produce one. Perhaps the new members of the COA Board will be able to get some action. So where is all this money going to come fiom? Your "savings account"? Who gets to decide, do you? 1 don’t think I have the right to spend your money this freely, do you? The best location for the Health Depart­ ment is not outside of the downtown area of the City of Hastings and away from the rest of county government. The concept of a county government "campus" was estab­ lished back when the decision was made to renovate the courthouse, build the Courts & Law building, and buy the old City Hall. Suddenly, to make the COA project look good, this entire concept has been thrown away. Now the proposal is to move govern­ ment offices out of the downtown. The County doesn’t even have a capital improvement plan. This should be the re­ Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. sponsibility of the Planning Commission, as part of a county master plan, but they ha­ ven’t been given the task of preparing one. The City Council of Hastings has ob­ jected to this change of policy, but its ob­ jection has been essentially ignored. The Health Department listed a central location as a high priority for the new facil­ ity over a year ago. when the County Board purchased the block of houses across the street from the courthouse. They prepared a site proposal for that location. Suddenly, the COA wanting to move into the old church budding seems to have changed the needs of the clients who are served by the Health Department. Downtown Hastings is where the Health Department needs to stay. There seem to be a lot of unpaid experts on city parking. The only solution to the parking problem so far seems to be to throw away a half a million dollars. At $5,000 per space, a parking garage for 100 more cars would only cost $500,000. So far. nobody really knows exactly how many spaces arc really needed, because nobody really knows how big the health building needs to be. We also have some experts on demoli­ tion costs, which arc not expensive. The Cone Zone went away very quickly and for very few dollars. The myth that it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to de­ molish six houses is nonsense. It could be easily done for less than $100,000, if a competitive bid process were followed. The best way to serve us senior citizens is not from one centralized, expensive, allinclusive. multi-purpose, exclusive Senior Center. There are many other ways. The old church is a bad idea. All of the COA services don’t need to be crammed into a little old church building in Hastings. The COA services we have now are jam-packed into about a third of the available space. There are better ways of doing things. We will break ground on a brand-new 50.000-squarc-foot Hastings Community Center, Saturday. March 23. We seniors will be able to exercise, eat meals, do crafts, and play games, line dance, play and hear music, have meetings, volunteer, swim, work on computers and have plenty of room to spare. Don’t takc/ny word for it. see with your own eyes, rca* blueprints and real cost esti­ mates. Offices for coordinating county-wide In­ Home and Personal Care services don’t need to be crammed into the old church. There will be plenty of new office space in the new health building, even a new office for the executive director. Combining ad­ ministrative offices for human services makes a lot of sense. The countywide Mcals-on-Wheels pro­ gram has to be improved. It is one of the most important functions of the COA. Con­ tinuing to operate in the same way will not provide wholesome, nutritious meals to our growing population of homebound seniors. The newest members of the COA Board have the expertise to create a much better system and make the service available and attractive to a much larger number of us seniors. This program needs a lot more heln the First District, the City of Hastings. If you live outside the city, or know some­ body else who docs, the other commission­ ers need to hear from you. The first County Board "on-thc-road" meeting will be at 7 p.m. in the Barry Township Hall in Delton Tuesday evening. March 26. Tom Wilkinson. County Commissioner City of Hastings. District #1 Done deal: Hello new firebarns To the editor: We in Hastings have a major problem regarding: I A closing of Mill Street. 2. A new library. 3. A wonderful Riverwalk and 4. Last but by no means least. Hello, new firebams. There was a court hearing in February, supposedly about the proposed closing of Mill Street, when after more than an hour wailing for the honorable judge to appear, the hearing turned into a discussion about the riverwalk and access to the river. I thought my hearing aids had gone bad. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. 1 realize the DNR has the final word on waterways, riverwalks, etc. But most of the people who attended this hearing were under the impression it was about the clos­ ing of Mill Street. Hello, new firebams. How cun 1600 people (who signed a peti­ tion) be wrong? I have as yet to talk to one person, just one who is in favor of closing Mill Street for the purpose ol building a new library at that location. Hello, new firebams. There has been other sites offered for the library. Bui no. they, the library committee members and our city fathers, want it there. Il's "a done deal" is the term (hat was used. There could be a light coming on. I heard something about closing Washington Street, but that was decided not to be a good idea at this time. It is very hard to understand or when common sense tells you that it is not right to build a new library at that spot because of the safety factor of kids near the river and added traffic congestion which we don’t need. Everyone is against it. except our leaders ’’done deal" they say. Hello, new- firebams. I have nothing against the Riverwalk as it is now. I go fix a walk every day. but 1 fail to see what that has to do with closing Mill Street. I have nothing against a new library, but not there. Hello, new firebams. Bob Ward. Hastings New library is a timely idea To the editor: The City of Hastings seems tu remain embroiled in controversy concerning a new library. A few townspeople have been voic­ ing opposition to the proposed location of the new library, and its request to close a portion of Mill Street. I feel that those citizens have not kept themselves fully informed on the issues at hand. Some would say that the closure of Mill Street would aversely affect their busi­ nesses. They apparently have not consid­ ered what the impact of over 50.000 annual library visits could have on the potential foot traffic to their place of business. Others complain that the library would diminish river access. However, the plans call for improved landscaping of an other­ wise blighted portion of our town. Furthermore, Tyden Park offers more favor­ able access to the river, and the library’s plans for a river walk along its site would further enhance the river’s recreational value. Voices of concern that have been raised about the Fire Department’s use of Mill Street to respond to emergency calls. The fire chief has publicly staled that the depart­ ment’s operations would be improved by straightening their drive path to Michigan. He has staled that the largest of their vehi­ cles cannot turn left (west) from the Fire Barn onto Mill Street, and therefore has to proceed east to Michigan. He also has noted that the curve on Mill Street limits the vision of the drivers when trying to exit the fire bam. and is dangerous for them. He has indicated that by straightening the drive and timing the stop lights, the Fire Department's response lime to a call would be maintained. The need for a new library facility in Hastings has long been identified. The old building is too small for the needs of the community and the operation of a modern library. This plan for a new library, with the improvement of the surrounding area, has been extensively studied by the Library Board and the City of Hastings govern­ ment. I feel this is a timely idea that is wor­ thy of this community’s support. Thomas M. Hoffman. M.D. Hastings Library decision wasn’t made lightly To the editor: The crusade involving the library site issue is full of passion, to say the least. It is likely most would hope to have all of you next to them if they felt as strong about a meaningful topic. Alas, there lies an opposite point of view. The border of Tyden Park is half sur­ rounded by waler with a Riverwalk in the works Have there been life threatening incidents occurring due to this choice of a recreational facility where children play just feet from the waler? Water does pose a high rate of danger. Parents would naturally teach and express a sense of caution when children are going to be exposed to this element. I have seen a 13-year-old boy look both ways before crossing the street but he just didn't see the car. There are safety concerns even at the present location. Generating traffic flow past Pel World places it onto the passerby’s visual map. This could be economically beneficial to any business in the area. This street closing could promote a solution to the present con­ gested rush hour condition by requiring added traffic lights, in turn creating smoother traffic flow with faster access onto Michigan Street. Another factor possibility is that it sounds like the fire department could use a larger facility, resulting in a new home base. I have seen the architectural drawings. The new building design is quite impressive and the location on Mill Street would only enhance the ambiance. I would not sell the Library Board short on their decision mak­ ing. As with any elected official, board or committee. I would trust the fact that they spend tedious hours, weeks and months thought processing down every avenue to ensure all the aspects of a project to reach a reasonable conclusion. There will always be controversy, and there will always be charge with the hope of united acceptance. Gail S. Bums. Hastings *1kiL Week i 2.ueitioti... PUBLIC OPINION: Move the State Fair? There is a move in the Michigan Legislature to have the site of the annual State Fair moved from near Detroit to Michigan State University? How would you feel about such a move? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 pmmoct Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jecobs Presidon! Vice President Staven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. 'itaung (Editor) Eiaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sul s er Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Pat Harrison. Thomapple Twp.: Ramell Bogaert, Lake Odessa: Ken Givens, Hastings: “I would like to see the State Fair move closer to this area. I would be more likely to attend. Detroit seems just too far and un­ friendly." “It sounds like a good idea to have the fair more centrally located." “Before we moved here it was a tradition for us to go to the state fair. I think peo­ ple would be upset to sec it moved, but it might be a good thing, because if it’s more centrally located, more people would be able to sec it. It’s a lol of fun." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 pm . Saturdays 8 30 a m til Noon “I’d never go to Detroit to go to the Slate Fair.” “I think it’s a good idea, because it seems like it would be easier for more people to get there.” “1 think it would be a good idea. It uould be more centrally located so more people would have access." Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21.2002 - Page 5 Met lab dismantled in raid at Gun Lake by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A routine traffic stop by police Thursday for an equipment violation led to a raid on the driver’s Blue Lagoon home where authorities found a clandestine metham­ phetamine laboratory operating, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Office. "A search of his vehicle provided enough evidence of narcotics trafficking for the deputies to seek a search warrant for his residence on Gun Lake.” said police. “A quantity of finished product methampheta­ mine and materials needed to produce illicit meth were located and seized.’’ Police also found at least one firearm cased inside a vehicle, which police also seized. Arrested and charged with operating and maintaining a meth lab was Matthew Mark Gilson, 32, of 4187 Blue Lagoon on Gun Lake in Orangeville Township. “There were none (children) in the house at the time, but there are at least two chil­ dren who live there.” said Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins. “There will probably be more charges com­ ing after the investigation is complete and I get the report." Police at the scene found not only the hazardous materials used in the manufac­ ture of methamphetamine, but also two “cookers," which indicated that two labs were likely operating inside the house, an undercover officer said. “This is a big one,” he said. Gilson is also charged with attempted possession of controlled substance and with two traffic-related infractions. He is being An undercover drug interdiction officer, whose identity has been concealed, as­ sisted Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies in dismantling a methamphetamine lab in the county's latest raid Thursday. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) held in the Barry County Jail on $ 100.000 bond. Hawkins said Gilson also is charged in Allegan County with delivery and manu­ facture and possession with intent to de­ liver controlled substances and with carry­ ing a concealed weapon for alleged of­ fenses that occurred recently in Wayland. * He was out on bond when the traffic slop (in Barry County) occurred,” Hawkins said at the scene of the raid. I hale to sec this, especially on a lake. Who knows what’s been dumped in the water." Also arrested was Anne Michelle Reigler. 30. of Shelbyville on one count of op­ erating and maintaining a methampheta­ mine laboratory. Both were arraigned Thursday and were scheduled to appear in Barry County Dis­ trict Court for a pre-exam hearing at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. March 20. More LETTERS to the editor... Cheerleaders are the unsung athletes Police seized the pickup truck located at the Blue Lagoon home where evidence of two methamphetamine manufacturing labs were found Thursday (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Miss Delton Pageant is tonight by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Thirteen candidates arc competing to­ night for the Miss Delton crown and the four court positions. The public is being invited to attend the free Miss Delton pageant, which begins al 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. Carolin Humphrey, Andrea Bromley and Amber Anderson have been added to the slate of contestants who will vic for the ti­ tle. Other candidates arc Nellie Davidson. Dakcitha Farrah, Ashley Hennessey, Pence Hogoboom, Ashley King, Amber Law­ rence. Kelly Miles, Jolecn Rasnakc, Tiffanic Wcnsaucr and Kristen Wilfingcr. They will be judged on poise, neatness, grammar, self-confidence and how thor­ oughly they answer questions. During the pageant, each contestant will give an introductory speech and answer five questions she has prepared in advance. After a brief intermission, candidates will answer a spontaneous “on the spot” ques­ tion. Each contestant has submitted an es­ say, answering the question - “If you could be any historical figure for a day. who would it be and why?” Farm preservation town meetings set A grassroots effort in Barry County has led to the formation of the Barry County Farmland Preservation Task Force, en­ dorsed by the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners. The Task Force is working on drafting a Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program for farm preservation. This is a work in progress and needs public input and ideas about the merits and problems with the plans so far. The public is invited to attend one of three meetings, to be held in different parts of the county, to learn more about the proposed program and to give feedback in hope that this input will help develop the best program possible. Although landowners with 30 acres or more were personally invited, the pubc is encouraged to participate. Dennis Pennington. MSU extension agent sa«d. "This program will only work if you help to shape and develop it. The meetings will be held at 7 p.m. to­ night (Thursday. March 21. at the Hastings High School cafeteria, and Monday night. March 25. at the Delton High School audi­ torium. The contestant selected as Miss Delton will receive a $500 educational scholarship and a 16- by 20-inch framed portrait from Herb Doster Photography, said Miss Delton Program Coordinator Cindy Thompson. The four court members will each re­ ceive a $100 savings bond. Miss Delton and her court also receive shirts from MidLakes Screenprinting and Activewear. During their year of service. Miss Delton and her court will be involved in a monthly community service project, reign over Del­ ton’s Founders Weekend Aug. 9-10 and serve as Delton’s communitv ambassadors. The pageant is again sponsored by Chap­ ple Realty and flowers arc being donated by Delton Floral. For the best color film processing around see the experts at... Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 To the editor: As a parent of a Hastings High School cheerleader for the past four years, I am grateful to all the cheerleaders at HHS for great memories. These hard working girls rarely ever receive recognition from the press or their peers. They support other Hastings High School athletes at various sporting events while also attending cheerleading competi­ tions. Over the years. Hastings High School cheer teams have won many awards, including Class B varsity regibnal champi­ ons in 2000. The varsity cheer team has qualified to compete at the state level for the past four years. Amy Hubble and her coaches have instilled teamwork and good sportsmanship. Not everyone sees cheerleading as a "sport." Most high school spectators just get a glimpse of cheerleading at football and basketball games. Attend a cheerlead­ ing competition and see what true cheer­ leading is. Good luck to our future leaders! Laura Brisboe, Hastings LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given tha: the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for tha following Special Use Permits: CASE NUMBER SP-4-2002: James McKinstry. LOCATION: 2388 Center Rd. Section 22 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e. tee shirt printing busi­ ness) in an attached garage in the AR zoning dis­ trict CASE NUMBER SP-5-2002: Sean & Tammy Sullivan. LOCATION: 6647 Barber Rd. Section 9 in Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel license in the A zoning district. MEETING DATE: April 4. 2002 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St., Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear-ng Interested persons desinng to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below o< faxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use application^) is'are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetinghearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk {3/21) LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Holben and Lisa M Holben (original mortgagors) to Priority Mortgage Corp . Mortgagee, dated June 24. 1999. and recorded on July 19. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 1999. which was recorded on December 17.1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 60/100 dollars (591.500.60). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on May 2. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8. Block 45 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Statons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200114431 Statons (4/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jack R. Goldman and Norma J. Goldman, (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated November 14. 1997, and recorded on November 17.1997 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated December 9. 1997. which was recorded on March 13. 1998. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 62/100 dollars (S59.808.62). including interest at 8 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p m., on April 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The North 26 Feet of Lot 617. The South 37 Feet of Lot 613 and the South 37 Feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 612. According to the Recorded Plat of the Village of Hastings, all in the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Bary County Records The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption pened shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200132897 Mustangs-B (4/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INF ORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles E. Morr and Sherri Morr husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated May 30.2000. and recorded on June 6. 2000 in Document 41045199. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee, by an assignment dated September 1, 2000. which was recorded on December 5. 2000 in Document 41052597. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHTY-FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($93,085 71). including inter­ est at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on Apnl 11,2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 and 3 of Block 2 of Samuel Roush s addition to the Village of Freeport Being in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23 according to tha recorded plat thereof. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200211750 Stallions (328) Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been n«*de in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Van Vaikenburgh and Jennifer L Van Vafkenburgh (original mortgagors) to Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 30, 1996. and recorded on January 3. 1997 in Uber 682. on Page 385. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as Nominee for Homeside Lending, Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on February 11. 2002. in Instrument 41074594. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND FOUR AND 04/100 dollars (5111.004 04). including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said ■norlgago and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on April 11. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 39 of Fairview Estates No. 2. according the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 6 of plats. Page 8. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trot! & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200123356 VA Number 292960613888 Jaguars (3/21) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin W. Cochran II and Chnstine M. Cochran, hus­ band and wife, to BNC Mortgage. Inc . mort­ gagee. dated July 20.2000 and recorded July 26 2000 as Document No 1047313, and re-recordeC. 08/11/00, as Document No 1048047. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . its successors and assigns, as nom-nee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2/1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation, as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2001-BC1. without recourse, by assignment dated February 12. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven and 9/100 Dollars (598.867 09) including interest at the rate of 12.35% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 11. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: LOTS 20 AND 21. TODD'S ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 21 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated March 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2/1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation, as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2001-BC1. without recourse. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No 221.0370 (4/4) Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with home. Give them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21,2002 Frantz; three children. Diana Kay (James) Mullen of Virginia. Darlene Lee Robel of Florida, and Randy Inland (Lois) Frantz of Hastings; six grandchildren. Mattheu J Mullen. Craig. Kevin, and Michelle Robel. Sarah, and Nicole Frantz; brother. Morrell (Lefty) Frantz of Florida. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 16. 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. Ml. with Fr. Charles McCabe officiating A interment service followed at the Sunfield Cemetery. The pallbearers were Craig T Robel. Kes in A. Robel. Matthew J. Mullen. Karl Roll. Al Dean and Rick Mak ley For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth Scholarship Fund in memory of Mr Frantz, aka SPY'S Scholarship Fund c/o Rosier Funeral Home. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. Ml 48890. The arrangements uere made by the independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information. www.legacy, com. Leland Phillip Frantz HASTINGS - Leland Phillip Frantz, of Hastings, formerly of Sunfield. Mich . passed away Thursday. March 14. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, at the age of 81. He was bom Feb. 8. 1921 in Sunfield Township, the son of Ora F. and Opal E (Green) Frantz. Leland was bom and raised in Sunfield. Mi. He graduated from Sunfield High School in 1939. where his basketball team was the runnerup state champions in 1939. Leland married Eileen S. McIntyre on April 19. 1942. The couple had been mar­ ried 60 years. When the couple retired, in 1979 they moved to Podunk Lake in Hastings. Leland enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodwork­ ing. Mr. Frantz was preceded in death by both his parents, and a son-in-law. Thomas A. Robel in 2001. He is survived by his wife. Eileen S. ..................... "■ ■■ —= " ObitMctties Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Urey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pimoc. Steve OlmMcad (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bible Study <£ Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeflmon. Father Al Rusaell. Paitor Saturday Mass 4:30 pan.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 00 a m . Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pas­ tor Sunday School 9:30 a m ; classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednesday activities 7XX) p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or ftrsi grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limriv WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061 Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11XX) a.m.; Sunday School. 10 am for ail ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd, (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Constrvuiive Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 r m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6 00 p.m, Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome "THE EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglic an Communion "315 W. Center St. (comer of S Broad­ way and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a m. and 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sanday Nursery Available at IOa.tr. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St, Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m, Sunday Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd, Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Momson Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 a m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning 9:30 a.m Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m. Prayer Meet­ ing (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11 00 a m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T HustWKk 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 a.m Sunday School for ail ages. 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6 00 p.m. Evening Service; 7 00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6.30 p.m, Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Faithful Men Fellowship and GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and etc ator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 am ST. CYRIL S CATHOUC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Cathoik Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9.30 am A Spint-fillcd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 Sunday School at south of Assyria Rd, Nashville. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School !0 am. Worship II am; P.O ages and our second Worship Ser vice is from 1100 a m -12:15 p.m Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the winhip sen ices and Sunday School Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid’s Time” is a great time ol celebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade' Come out and join us at 301 E. Slate Rd (Across from Tom's Market) We look for­ ward to worshipping with you GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev. Michael Amon. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. March 21 5:45 p.m. Adult Bell Choir; 7:00 p.m Crossways. Friday. March 22 - 12:15-3:30 p.m. Camp Read ALot Saturday. March 23 - 10:00 a.m. Catechism 3; I 30 p m . The Way; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous Sunday. March 24 - 8 00 & 10:45 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 3:OO-5XX) p.m. Mission Disciples Monday. March 25 - 7:00 p.m. Baptismal Preparation Tuesday. March 26 6 00 p.m, Sunday School Stall Meeting; 7:00 pm. Overeaten Anonymous Wcdnesdav. March 27 - Youth Bell Choir ’ HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a m, 6 00 p.m. Wed 6:30 p m. Jesus Club for boys A gtris ages 4-12. Pastors Das id and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's lose "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 This information cm worship senices is provided by x. Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions'* - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Forrest Babcock Sr. HASTINGS - Leia I Root, age 88. of Hastings, died Wednesday. March 13,2002 at Carveth Village in Middleville. She was bom on a rural Hastings area fa>m July 8. 1913 to Reason and Alta (Foster) Naylor. In 1935 Ixta married Homer Cronk and continued fanning, and they had three sons. Gordon. William (Jim), and Roger In 1953 Homer and son, Jim. passed away, at which time Leia wen! io work for Orchard Industries, and met and later mar­ ried William Root Jr. Later Lita worked for Hastings Aluminum Products until her retirement. William passed away in 1977. Lcta was a member of the Nashville VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by husbands. Homer Cronk and William Root Jr, son William James Cronk; grandson. Eric Roger Cronk; brothers. Howard Naylor. Carl Naylor. Earl Naylor. Norman Naylor; sisters. Rea (Naylor) Callihan. Linnie (Naylor) Patrick. Neva (Naylor) Neil. Surviving are sons. Gordon (Bonnie) Cronk of Freeport. Roger (Jean)Cronk of Woodland; sister. Helen Furrow of Hastings; seven grandchildren; 17 great­ grandchildren; four great-great-grandchil­ dren; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services uere held Saturday. March 16. 2002 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Re^? George Speas officiated Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Di­ elevator rector of Christian Education Norm Bouma Music Director 8: 30 a.m - LIVE' Under the Dome. 9.30 a.m. • Sunday School 9: 15 and 10 30 - Refreshments 11XX) a m - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available foe infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church for ages fisc through second grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. 231 Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Willard H Curtis. Pansh Aasociate. Thursday. March 21 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Aduh classroom. 12:00 noon Lenten Luncheon and Service • Rev. Rich Moore. Hope United Methodist Church. Speaker. Friday. March 22 - 6:00 p.m. Menders Dinner & Program Sunday. March 24 Palm Sunday - 8:30 am Chancel Choir. 9 00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship Service. 9:20 a.m Children's Worship; 10:00 a m. Coffee Hour. 11.20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:40 am Children's Worship. The 9 00 Service is over Channel 2 throughout the ABUNDANT UFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd, 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9:50 am. 10.00­ 10 45 a m Sunday School for all broadcast over WBCH ■ AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11.00 a m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7-00 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ( omer of State Rd and Bollwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior P«Mor Phone 945-9121 Summer week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children's Worship is available during both Senices. 3:00 p.m. Middle High Youth Fel­ lowship • The Cross” Monday. March 25 - 8 30 a m Staff meets for prayer and planning 6 30 p m. Standing Committees meet with Architect - Committee meetings at 7.30 pm Tuesday. March 26 6:15 a m. Men's Bible Study • Church Lounge Wednesday. March 27 • 5:00 p.m Drama Team meets in Sharpe Hall. 6 45 p.m Praise Team. 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir Thursday. March 28 Maundy Thursday - 6 40 pm. Tenebrae rehearsal; 7 30 p m Maundy Thursday Senice with Communion and Tenebrae MARTIN - Fannie Lccp was a woman who devoted her life to the nurturing and care of her family; she died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2002 at her home under the loving care of her family. Fannie viewed raising her family as the most important job in life, her son Dan recalls "in her quiet way Fannie was a real strength to her family and grew the roots down deep". A prayerful woman, she passed her Christian heritage onto her children and grandchildren. Her life began March 6, 1921 in Grand Rapids. Michigan. She spent most of her life in the Martin area, she would marry the neighbor boy, Henry Lccp on December 31, 1942. Fannie was a long time member of the East Martin Christian Reformed Chruch. She was a devoted wife and the children remember the sense of security that their mother gave them. Fannie loved fishing with her husband, was an avid reader, a wonderful cook and would enjoy spending time with her family. She enjoyed the beauty of the birds and God's creation and the sunsets, as she would watch out her window. Her family includes her children and their spouses, Carol Schoon of Three Rivers, John and Judy Lccp of Plainwell. Mary and Jim Sluiter, Richard and Cindy Leep all of Grand Rapids, Tomas and Bonnie Lccp of Nashville, Mark and Rhonda Leep of Middleville, Robert and Marlene Leep of Martin, Dan and Katie Leep of Newark. Delaware; her brothers and sisters and their spouses. Pearl Metz of Martin. John and Gwen Metz of Plainwell, Roger and Carol Metz of Martin. Ruth and Sonnie Croncn of Kalamazoo; in-laws, Ruth Metz, Elizabeth and Dick Zandstra and Steve and Ann Leep; 24 grandchildren, 13 great granchildren; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service took place Wednesday. March 20. 2002 at the Rupert, Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Hon.c, Plainwell Chapel. Burial followed at the family plot in East Martin Cemetery. Friends may share a memory with the family at the chapel or on line at www.rdgm.com, where you can also send a memorial gift to the East Martin Christian Reformed Church, building fund. Arrangements were made by Rupert. Durham, Marshal) and Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. GUN LAKE-WAYLAND - Taylor Ryan Pierce, age 21. of Gun Lake-Way land, went to be with his Lord. Sunday. March 17. 2002 at Spectrum Hcallh-Bullerworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Taylor was bom Sept. 18. 1980 in Saint Ignatius. Montana, the son of Michael P. and Candice J. (Adams) Pierce. Taylor and his family moved to the Gun Lake area in 1994 from Kansas City. MO. He attended Thomapple-Kellogg schools in Middleville and graduated Thomapple Kellogg High School in 2000. He was cur­ rently attending Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, starting his junior year. He was a member of Gun Lake Community Church, member of the Gold Company 11 Vocal Jazz Group at Western Michigan University, an accomplished musician playing several instruments, espe­ cially the guitar, in high school participated in sports, music and drama. Taylor enjoyed life and people to the fullest. Taylor is survived by his parents. Candy and Mike Pierce of Gun Lake. Wayland; sisters. Melinda (Mike) Smalley of Marquette. Ml and Monica Pierce, of Cadillac. MI; maternal grandparents. Joy and Virgil Adams of Kalamazoo; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Barbara and Keith Pierce. Services were held Wednesday. March 20. 2002 at Gun Lake Community Church. Pastor Todd VanEk officiated. Burial was at Coman Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. MI. Memorial contributions may be made to De Vos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Louise K. Shonto COLDWATER - Louise K. Shomo. age 90, of Coldwater, died March 14. 2002 at Community Health Center of Branch County. Coldwater. Louise was bom Dec. 4. 1911 to Lawrence M. and Stata (Wolcott) Hilbert in Woodland. Mich. Louise married Dr. Donald Shorno Sr. Sept. 13. 1936 in Woodland. Ml. He had a dental practice on the main street in Coldwater with Dr. David Rublcy. He died in 1981. She had lived in the Coldwater area since 1940. Louise was a homemaker. Mrs. Shorno graduated from Woodland High School in 1929. she also attended Ward-Belmont College in Nashville. TN. She graduated from Battle Creek College. She was a member of the Coldwater United Methodist Church. CHC Auxiliary, and a past president and lift member of the Coldwater Country Club. She lived at the lake and loved boating, she also loved golf. She was a 'True Blue’ U of M fan and an avid supporter of Coldwater sports events. Louise is survived by one son. Donald Shorno Jr. and wife. Carol of Monroe. WA; one daughter. Janet L. Shorno of Lansing. Ml; two grandsons, Anton Shorno of Fremont. CA. Brock Shomo of Seattle. WA; and one sister. Ellen Kenney of Ann Arbor. Ml She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Dr. Donald Shomo Sr.; one brother. Richard Hilbert; and one sister, Lorena Gerlinger. Memorial services were held Monday. March 18. 2002 at the Coldwater First United Methodist Church. Rev. Betty Smith and Rev. Charles Richards officiated. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Coldwater First Untied Methodist Church or the charily of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Putnam Funeral Home. Coldwater. MI. More Obituaries Appear on Page 14 NASHVILLE - Forrest Babcock Sr., age 92 ot Nashville, passed away Thursday, March 14. 2002 at Tendercare in Hastings. He was bom March 2, 1910 the son of Horace and Sarah (Buckner) Babcock in Elk Rapids. Ml. He spent his early child­ hood yean; in the Traverse City area, attending local schools until the family moved to the Nashville area in 1926. He continued his schooling in Nashville, and. as a teenager worked part time at the old Star Theatre. He was a well know n and respected busi­ nessman in the Nashville community where he spent over 50 years as a business owner on Nashville’s Main Street. Mr. Babcock’s career began more than half a century ago when he owned and operated the Standard Service Station on South Main. In 1942 he built a new Texaco station at the intersec­ tion of North Main and Reed. When most would be considering retirement. Mr. Babcock remained employed and in 1992 at the age of 82 was awarded Cappon’s “Employee of the Year” fix his prompt, dependable, and reliable service at the Cappon’s Quick Mart on Main Street. Mr. Babcock was a man of achievement whose life’s work has contributed to the betterment of the Nashville community. For 70 years, Mr. Babcock has lived in Nashville and during that lime gave 38 years of service to the Nashville Fire Department. 12 of those as the chief. He served four two-year terms on the Nashville Village Council, being a member of the Police. Public Works, and Parks Commit­ tee. He was also the founding member of the “Meals on Wheels” program in Nashville. Mr. Babcock was a heart-warm­ ing inspiration to many; working for over 70 years in and fix the citizens of Nashville. He is survived by sons. Forrest ‘Tink" (Carolyn) Babcock Jr. of Lansing, Jim (Sharon) Babcock of Grand Rapids; sons from previous marriage. Rev. Robert Babcock of Montana and Richard Babcock of Potterville; and a very dear friend. Edna Edwards; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daugh­ ter. Janet Kenyon; grandson, Kevin Babcock; and brother’s Ferrell. Ivan and Vercil. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 19. at the Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. Ml with hontxs provided by the Nashville Fire Department. Committal ser­ vice followed at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memtxial contributions may be made to the Nashville Fire Department. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Dorothy B. Franks______ | VERMONTVILLE - Dorothy B. Franks, age 90. of Vermontville, died Thursday. March 14. 2002 al Thomapple Manor of Hastings. Dorothy was born on the Pease family farm on Pease Road in Kalamo Township on Sept. II. 1911 to Edward Robert and Carrie (Bowen) Pease. She attended Bowen County School and married E. Raymond Franks on Feb. 25, 1938 in Bellevue. Mich. They were life long farmers in the community. He preced­ ed her in death in 1999. Dorothy was a past member of the Kalamo Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed spending time at her cottage on Middle Lake, and being with her grandchil­ dren and great grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Virgil (Kathy) Franks of Bellevue and Robert (Barbara) Franks of Vermontville; brother. Edward Pease of Charlotte; sister. Mary Eisenlord of Battle Creek; four grandchil­ dren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Edward Raymond Franks, two sisters and five brothers. Funeral sen ices were held Saturday. March 16. 2002 al Maple Valley Chapel. Rev. Roger Salisbury officiating. Internment at Hillside Cemetery, Kalamo Tow nship. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21.2002 - Page 7 odd/^etos\ /fed Stiths BOY, Lucas Weston, bom at Borgess Hos­ pital on March 10. 2002 at 2:24 a.m. to Michelle and Travis Homister of Dowling. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. He is welcomed home by big brother Lane Wyatt, age 3. GIRL, Mireya Amethyst, bom at Pennock Hospitei on "eb. 8. 2002 at 10:45 p.m. to Salana Dunkler of Lake Odessa and Jose Gomez of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Alex Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 10, 2002 at 10:47 a.m. to Kathy and Jason Dayus of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3/4 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Linsey Sue, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 24, 2002 at 1:28 p.m. to Tony and Angie Falvo of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Maiville-Seymour plan Aug. 17 wedding Richard and Jackie Maiville, of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Lori Marie, to Brian Dale Seymour, son of Larry and Sharia Seymour, of Lacey. The future bride is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and has been attend­ ing classes at Kellogg Community College. She is currently employed at Tendercare of Hastings. The future groom is also a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 2000 grad­ uate of Albion College with a bachelor of arts degree in biology. He is currently in his third year of the Doctor of Pharmacy pro­ gram at Ferris State University. He is cur­ rently employed at Battle Creek Health System. An Aug. 17. 2002 wedding is planned. Maupin-Moore exchange vows Therese J. Maupin and Travis A. Moore were united in marriage on March 24. 2001. The ceremony took place at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and the recep­ tion was held at the Barry County Expo. The matron of honor was Cherise Greenfield, sister of the bride. The brides­ maids were Tracy Kaiser and Melissa Willard, sisters of the groom and Tonya Homister and Melissa Gibbj. friends of the bride. The best man was Howard Moore Jr.. father of the groom. The groomsmen were Chad Price. Joel Funk. Shaun Price, and Shawn Blough, friends of the groom. The flower girl was Mackenzie Maupin, daughter of the bride and the ring bearer was Carter Funk, friend of the bride and groom. The couple honeymooned in Florida and the Bahamas. Happy Time Pre-school to close after 30 years The staff and board members of Happy Time Pre-school have decided it is time to end the Happy Time pre-school program. Happy Time was started in the early 1970s when the Hastings Assembly of God Church was still located on Woodlawn. The church built the educational building to house Happy Time at its current location on West State Road. The pre-school program grew steadily throughout the years. Jan Havcy joined the staff in the fall of 1974 as a part-time teacher and soon became the director and head teacher, a position she has held until licenses Adam David Smith. Middleville and Sheila Beth VanWeelde, Grand Rapids. Buckley Ralfi Eye, Hastings and April Marie Hard, Hastings. Albert Crandell Chase, Jr., Bellevue and Shawn Lynn Goodman. Bellevue. James Neal Tucker. Delton and Amy Louise Curtis. Delton. Donald Eugene Wagner, Sr.. Nashville and Beverly Ann Warner. Nashville. GIRL, Krista Arlene Pearl, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Feb. 26, 2002 at 4:32 p.m. to Tina and Cory Hale of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BOY, Hunter Randolph Alan, bom at Pen­ nock on March 3, 2002 to Telitha Dunklee (TJ) and Bert Jones III of Clarksville. BOY, Adam James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 2. 2002 at 10:50 p.m. to Miranda Craven of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jaden William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 2, 2002 at 12:17 p.m. to Shane and Sara Ashley of Dow ling. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 14 czs. and 20 L2 inches long. GIRL. Makay^.- Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital or March 2, 2002 at 2:10 p.m. to Wesley and Jennifer Casarez of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, E’lise Hope, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 5, 2002 at 1:34 p.m. to Rick and Theresa Cook (Petto) of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Emma Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 8. 2002 at 9:05 p.m. to Holly Vann and Eric McDouglc of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Carina Rose, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 9, 2002 at 7:10 p.m. to Rosemary and Scott Andrews of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Keagan Daniel, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 7, 2002 at 9:13 a.m. to Car­ rie Hess and Michael Crampton of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Michelle Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2002 at 9:52 a.m. to Wendy and Ryan Konecny of Shelbyville. Weighing 9 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inch­ es long. GIRL, Haylee Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 8, 2002 at 7:12 a.m. to Tammic and Chad VanSyckle of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kaeden Zane, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March I. 2002 at 9:41 a.m. to Lon­ nie and Michael Vaskovic ot Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 1/4 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, L ogan Xavier, bom at Borgess Med­ ical Hospital on Feb. 14. 2002 at 7:08 a.m. to Travis and Therese Moore of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcoming him home was big sister, Mackenzie, age 5, and grandparents Linda and Larry Maupin of Delton and Mary and Howard Moore, Jr. of Hastings. BOY, Caleb Davis, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 8,2002 at 4:03 p.m. to Joseph and Yvetta Coates of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 3/4 inches long. BOY, Timothy Maxwell, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 5, 2002 at 10:58 p.m. to Lora and Matt Schoner of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Ariella Kylene, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 6, 2002 at 5 p.m. to Tomica and Chris McClellan of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Caelcb Jeffrey, bom at Metropolitan Hospital of Grand Rapids on March 8,2002 at 12:41 a.m. to Jeff Meyers and Julie Scobey-Meyers of Freeport. Weighing 9 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. Caelcb is welcomed home by Nathan Marshall (2). Grandparents arc Bill and Rose Scobey of Wayland and Marshall and Madeline Mey­ ers of Woodland. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING ’O COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl E Schwander and Alee Schwandet husband and wife as joint tenants (original mortgagors) tc Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated April 5. 2000. and recorded on April 26. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank. a National Banking Association, as Trustee for ARC 2000 BC3 Mortgage Loan Trust. Assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 2001, which was recorded on January 25. 2002. m Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTYONE THOUSAND TWENTY-SEVEN AND 91 100 dollars ($251,027.91). including interest at 10 750*. per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on April 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning at a point on the North-South 14 ta>e of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 3410.01 feet from the North 1.4 post of said Section 8. thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds West 1140 21 feet, thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 386 27 feet: thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 48 sec­ onds East 1140 23 feet to said North-South i 4 line, thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 385 62 feet to the place of beginning Together with and subject to an easement appur­ tenant thereto for private roadway, pubic utilities and ingress and egress purposes, to be used tn common with others over a strip of land 66 feet wide. 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: Beginning at a point on the West Ime of Said Section 8. distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 310.00 feet from the West 1 4 post of said Section 8. thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 66.00 feet, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 234 78 feet, thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 1427.18 feet, thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 542 62 feet, thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 1545 08 feet to the end of said described easement The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 ‘ 1 Fife *200127439 Falcons (4X4) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 • ANNl SHI ALIH F< n »:.S MartetRlsh? low Yielding Certificates? Now there is... I No Lucky Charms Here. But We Have Kashi! 50C OFF Per Diem Pay ALL KASHI For Experienced Solos, Teams and Trainers 1-888-MORE PAY O BOY, Damien Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 27, 2002 at 1:45 p.m. to Ryan Harmer and Manda Ward of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. INNE S HEALTH FOODS • ANN! S HEAl-TH F OOF “ Race to abetter future HI BOY, Owei. Clark, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Feb. 27, 2002 at 2:06 p.m to Clark and Heidi Rickerd of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 1/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Madysen Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 5. 2002 at 8:23 a.m. to Brian and Jessica Olezak of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. now. Mrs. Havey announced this past fall that this would be her last year nt Happy Time. She plans to spend more time with her hus­ band and her family, and a new grandchild due this spring. Happy Time has seen a steady decline in enrollment in the past few years. Directors made a decision to condense from a fiveday week to a two-day week for second semester this school year. After many months of deliberation, the board made a final decision to close Happy Time al the end of the current session. The board members said they would like to keep the option to reopen sometime at a later date. There are plans in the works for an open house to celebrate Mrs. Havey’s retirement and honor all the past teacher aides later this spring. Driver o 0cn GIRL, Bay lee Morgan, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 1. 2002 at 8:19 a.m. to Jennifer Gardner and Mark Jones of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 3/4 inches long. 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Ticket Needed! �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 21.2002 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ot Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NUMBER V-8-2002: Mike Mester (applicant). FAJ Utley. LLC (property owner) LOCATION: 4315 England Dnve. in Sections 5 & 6 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an 8x26-ft addition to an existing home that is too close to the rear road side lot line (2 7-ft). the mininum is 1O-ft and too close to the side loti ine (8 2-ff ). the minimum is 13-r also there is more than one dwelling on a noi-conforrmng lot of record m the RL-1 zoning distact CASE NUMBER V-9-2002: Paul Rairlgh (applicant); Eric Send (property owner) LOCATION: 3355 Johnson Rd . in Section 30 of Irving Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x32-ft detached accessory building that is too close to the road right of way (1841). the mini­ mum is 50-ft. m the AR zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-10-2002 - Ross & Anne Meehan LOCATION: 4230 East M-43 Hwy. m Section 24 ot Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to create a parcel with less than the required lot area (approximately 8 acres), the minimum is 1 acre exclusive of road right of ways and easements, also requesting a variance to create a new pro­ posed property Ime 15.5-ft. to the existing 36x48ft detached accessory building (the minimum is 20-tt ), m the A and NRM zoning districts. MEETING DATE: April 9. 2002. TIME; 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Cou^s & Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Zoning Board ot Appeals members before the day of the hearing Interested persons desiring to pivsent their views upon an appeal either verbally or in wnting will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820. The variance appiicabon(s) t&are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Fnday. Please call the Ptann.no Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing mpaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ v-duals with disabilities at the meetinghearing upon (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County ot Barry by wnbng or calling the following Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 West State Streel Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (121) BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by PAUL R BLOSSOM and PATRICIA A BLOSSOM, hus­ band and wife, of 11002 Chief Noon Day. Middleville. Ml 49333. Michigan Mortgagors, to EVERGREEN MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee dated the 19th of December. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of December. 1997 in Register No 1005793. Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28. 1998. Senes 1998-A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Five & 68'100 <$52,965 68). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the o«.bt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of April. 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.2900% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es including the attorney fees allowed by law and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Sonngs. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: The land referred to is located in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as Part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20. T3N. R10W. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as Commencing on the East line of said Section 20. 674 42 feet North of the East 1/4 corner of said Section 20 for place of beginning, thence West 208 7 feet, thence North 208 7 feet, thence East 208 7 feet; thence South 208.7 feet, more or less, to the Ptace of Beginning During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated 221/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (4/4) 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME HASTINGS 4 NOTICE BARRY COUNTY IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE BOARD. APPLICA­ TIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. THIRD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE. AND MUST BE RETURNED BY 5:00 P.M. ON APRIL 3. 2002. Ann landers Not interested Dear Ann Landers: I have been married for 12 years, bui it is not a normal marriage. "Ganh’’ has never - and 1 mean never spent one night with me in the bedroom. He sleeps on the sofa in our den. We have had sex twice since our honeymoon. and noth­ ing in the last 10 years. Ganh is very moody. When I beg him to sleep with me in our bed. he becomes an­ gry. The feu limes 1 have suggested inti­ macy. he yelled at me and threatened to move out. Of course, he never does. Ganh claims he loves me. but I’m not sure what that means anymore. We are quite compatible, and I care deeply tor him. I don’t know if he is gay. impotent, having affairs or just not inter­ ested. He refuses to go for counseling and insists nothing is wrong. I am petite and at­ tractive. and have no idea why he isn’t in­ terested in me. Do you have any advice? No Name. No State. Dear No Name: Why have you been will­ ing to settle for a sexless marriage when it is obvious that you are unhappy about it? Sex is an integral pan of marriage, and it is unfair that Garth expects you to do without it. Professional counseling might help you decide if this relationship is worth saving. I hope you will see a therapist immediately. If Garth will go with you. great. If not. go without him. Dad rage Dear Ann Landers: My father and I have never had a good relationship. He was abusive to me as a child, but I forgave him. I thought he had changed and we were fi­ nally on our way to trusting each other. I was even beginning to like him. I adopted a son last year, and my parents offered to baby-sit while I work. My son was fond of his grandparents, and it was a lot cheaper than day care, so 1 agreed. This worked well for several months, but last week, there was a problem. Dad and I had a disagreement, and he grabbed me by the throat and pushed me into a wall. I was shocked and surprised by his behavior. 1 have no intention of giving my father another chance. Unfortunately, my parents are a package deal. If I cut off contact with my father, my mother will also be out of my life, which would hurt me beyond measure. Also, I do not want to deprive Mom of the pleasure of her only grandchild. What can I do? - No More forgiveness in Ohio. Dear Ohio: There is no reason why you have to cut off both parents in order to keep your father from harming you or your son. Tell your mother she is welcome to visit in your home anytime, without Dad. but you no longer feel comfortable going to her house. She may not like it. but hopefully, she will understand. Your father has some serious issues with anger management and could benefit from some counseling. If he values his relationship with you. he will fol­ low through. Encourage it. Patient respect Dear Ann Landers: Can you please tell the doctors in your reading audience that being physically handicapped does not mean you are mentally handicapped? I am sick and tired of visiting my doctor and having him look right through me. He ad­ dresses all questions to my son and gives him all the instructions for my medication. He never asks me if I’m OK. He asks my son. “Is she feeling all right?" It is as if 1 am not in the room. I may be old. Ann. but I still have all my marbles. Why am I being treated like a child? Please tell me what to do before I lose my temper. - No Idiot in Arizona. Dear Arizona: Be blunt. Tell your doctor you find his behavior condescending, and ask your son for his support. If the doctor continues to speak through you. look him in the eye and say. “Please talk to me. I am perfectly capable of understanding." If he persists, find another doctor who will treat you with more respect. No temptress Dear Ann Landers: I read your column about the office temptress who was flirting with a married man at work. Here’s the other side of that story: I am in my mid-20s and work at a nice place. Somehow, one of the married men has developed a crush on me. I have done nothing to encourage him. In fact. I avoid him whenever possible, yet he leaves me little notes on my desk and occasional boxes of candy. I tear the notes up and give the candy away, but it hasn't made any dif­ ference. This man’s attention makes me very un­ comfortable. Why on earth would I be in­ terested in a married, middle-aged man? Please tell me how I can get him to leave me alone. - No Temptress in New York. Dear New York: Start saving his notes and gifts as evidence. This man's behavior constitutes sexual harassment, and the per­ sonnel department should be notified at once. The man must be told in no uncertain terms that his unwanted attention could re­ sult in a lawsuit, if this doesn't do the trick, see a lawyer. New career Dear Ann Landers: I would like to re­ spond to “St. Louis Wife,” whose 52-yearold husband lost his job. My husband. "Ed.” was laid off when he was 59. Although he applied and followed many job leads, noth­ ing came to them. Ed started volunteering at one of the local elementary schools two mornings a week and discovered that he enjoyed working with children. Since he had a bachelor’s de­ CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is he.eby given that the noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 to Section 38-106. ot Division 4. of Article II. ot Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code ol Ordinances, not cut dunng the growing season of Apnl 15. 2002. to October 15.2002, may be cut by the Chy of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, dead trees and stumps, bushes and trees infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such materia! may be subject to a Crvil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge — NOTICE — To members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: the cosl to the properly owner Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner ot the land. Unrecovered costs snail be levied as a hen on the property and shall be collected against the property in the Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday. April 10. 2002, beginning at 9:00 a.m. same manner as general taxes The City, through its Code Enforcement Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary Looking for a fabulous, affordable vacation? It’s Finally Herd Stan packing. I tts starry mfhts. needless honand intimate little spots for two. couples make Carnival their e for their vacation tizemen t cJiMLage Cl Spi. projram.VegM-Jtyle i. a fnendly casino, extra-spacious Carnival's romantic cruises jo to The Bahamas. 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Most importantly, he is happier as a teacher than he was as an ex­ ecutive. Please tell “St. Louis Wife” not to give up. Gixxl things can happen when you least expect them - Happy Wife in Califor­ nia. Dear Happy Wife: I hase heard from a great many readers who lost their jobs and discovered new careers in the process. It re­ quires effort and a willingness to take risks, but the rewards can be enormous. Thank you for saying so. Runt humor Dear Ann Landers: 1 read the letter from “Runt in Burlington. Vt.." who was upset when people commented on how short she was. I am under 5 feet toll. When I was young. I had flaming red hair and freckles. I kxiked like a lit match. I was told my freckles were "angel kisses.” and I loved the way I kxiked. My husband is over 6 feet tall, and his family teases me all the time about my height. They rest their elbows on my head and lift me up to their eye level. No one is trying to hurt my feelings. Their teasing is a form of affection, and I tease them right back. 1 threaten to punch them in the knees. Tell “Runt” to develop a sense of humor and accept her size. Most people mean no harm. - Not Everything is Big in Texas. Dear Texas: I commend you for being able to see the bright side of the situation. While some leasing can be mean-spirited, you are right when you say most people mean no harm. Thanks for putting it in per­ spective. LEGAL NOTICE -I SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP JOINT AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 13. 2002 - 7M PM Joint meeting for Regular Board members, Planning Commission members, and Zoning Board of Appeals members called to order. Pledge of Allegiance Joint meeting closed at 8:40 p.m. No action was taken Regular meeting opened at 8:50 p.m. Present: Rogers. Bellmore. Lyons. Greenfield. Flint. McKenna. Vilmont. Also twenty-five (25) guests Motion by Flint, support by Bellmore to approve and place on file the minutes of the reg­ ular board meeting held on January 9.2002. Motion by Flint, support by Rogers to receive the proposed Outdoor Gathering Ordinance as 1st reading. Roil call vote: all ayes. Motion CAR­ RIED Motion by McKenna, support by Greenfield to grant Fireworks Permit for Algonquin Lake Association tor July 4. 2002. Ayes: an. Nays: none. Motion CARRIED. Motion to change pension compensation from estimated to actual by Vilmont. support by Greenfield Roll call vote: ail ayes Motion CAR­ RIED. Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment. Treasurers Report. Zoning Report. Police Report all received and filed Planning Commission recommended rezoning of the NE comer of Section 24 from AG to RE (Ordinance «2002-89) Motion to accept as 1st reading by McKenna, support by Rogers. Roil can vote: all ayes. Motion CARRIED. Planning Commission recommended amend­ ments to Arbde 22 (Ordinance #2002-90). Motion by Greenfield, support by Hint to accept as 1st reacting Roll caH vote aH ayes Motion CARRIED Pine Haven Estates #4 was tabled until devel­ oper presents further plans Motion by Greenfield, support by Bellmore to table Ayes: all. Nays: none. Motion CARRIED. Motion to adjourn at 10:02 pzn. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Roger Vilmont, Supervisor (3/21) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SAIF MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason L. Thomas and Amy L. Thomas (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated January 20. 2000. and recorded on January 24. 2000 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mahattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23. 2001. which was recorded on May 7. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYFOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTYNINE AND 65/100 dollars ($94,389.65). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of tie mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 p.m., on April 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9. Block 62. Village of Middleville, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200115827 Stallions (4/11) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.March 21. 2002 - Page 9 history in the later years. I wa*. the only one in my class most of the lime. There were usually 25-30 pupils in the school. Some of the students were the LaCourses. Cooks. Footes. Castles. Roses. LaFountams. Her minettes. Bowenses. Palmers. Woodmans, and the Wilcox family. “At recess we plajed Anti-l-Over. Go Seek and Fox and Geese in the winter. We also slid dov n the hill and on the ice in the winter That was on the pond across the road from the school. "I was only able to go to the country school, which had eight grades. N one of us. except Esther, were able to go to high school. The rest of us had to go to work “A typical day went like this, got up. got dressed in our homemade clothes, had oat­ meal for breakfast, and got to school at 9 a.m. We came home for lunch, usually soup and homemade bread with mustard and sugar on it. (Me loo. Priscilla Eddy Beavan|. then back to school until 4 p.m* Once a week, everyone would bring some kind of food from home and soup was made at school on the wood heating stove. “When we got home shortly after 4 pm. we had to go and get the cows in. gather eggs, bring in wood, pump water, watch From TIMC to TIMC. byJoyce F. Weinbrecht Dorene Wilcox Woodman: Her story By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Dorene Wilcox Woodman has devoted many years to community service and is a long time volunteer at the Bernard Histori­ cal Society and Museum. She shares the story of growing up in Barry County with society members. We want to share with readers her story as told to Priscilla E. Beavan. Mabie Montgomery married John Thomas Wilcox on March 20. 1920 in Alle­ gan County. They lived with Charles Mont­ gomery. father of the bride for one year >oulh of Prairieville on Four Mile Road. Then the young couple moved to the Eugene Wilcox farm (John's father) on Sec­ tion Number 16 in Orangeville Township on Keller Road. Here the children were born. Howard in 1921. Dorene. bom in 1922. Donna bom in 1924. Bernard, bom in 1925. Leon, bom in 1927. Charles bom in 1929. died in birth. Ruth, bom in 1931 died at sir. months. Ruby Esther bom 1934. and Raymond who was born in 1937. In her own words, this is the story that Dorene Wilcox Woodman has to tell about her life: “The house on Keller Road where I was bom had two bedrooms up and three bed­ rooms down stairs. The parlor was used as a bedroom and we had a big kitchen. The water pump was outdoors as was the wood pile that fed the round oak heating stove and the kitchen range. “There were quite a few outbuildings, an outhouse, bam, comcrib, granary, a twostory garage and a chicken coop. Com. hay and potatoes were raised, plus we had a big garden, certainly a necessity with a large family. Onions were also grown on three acres at our grandparents farm on Lindsey Road. Asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, quince, dewberries, huckleberries, goosebeiries, elderberries and rhubarb grew on the farm. “There was al:-o an apple orchard, a peach orchard, a pear tree, grapes and a sweet and sour cherry tree. One of the apple trees produced fruit like 1 have never found since. The apples were juicy and tart. I did­ n’t care too much for the “shccpnose” apples, which were dark red. They were too mealy. These orchards on the back of my parents' farm were abandoned with no houses nearby, only foundations so the trees had been planted many years before. “Some of the Woodman family had owned property there. Oh yes, we also found and picked hazelnuts and there were walnut trees on the place. “John Wilcox (called Tom) raised sheep, cows and pigs to sell, keeping one cow for milk for the family and one hog to butcher. So the farm produced most of the food that was needed. The meat that we had was mostly an occasional sheep, chickens, wild game and fish that wc caught in the small lake on our property ard also at Fish Lake. Lime Lake and a small creek that had fish in it. “When the hog was butchered, the hams were smoked, side pork and salt pork were prepared and sausage was made. The ground pork for the sausage was seasoned, formed into patties, fried and placed in a large crock. Melted lard was poured over them to preserve them. “Chickens provided eggs and meat. We found and picked morel mushrooms and watercress. Dad took com to the mill in Orangeville and brought cornmeal back so wc had cornmeal mush often. What mush was left over was put into a bread tin. allowed to set. sliced and fried. Occasional­ ly Mother fixed Johnny cake. “In the spring Dad tapped the maple trees and boiled down the sap into syrup, but there was never enough to last the year out with our large family. Mother did an immense amount of canning from the large garden plus the fruit that we picked from the abandoned orchards. She canned every­ thing in a hot water bath. I remember her placing grape leaves on top of the dill pick­ les. “She made lots of jam and jelly. She also made cottage cheese by slowly souring skimmed milk, probably on the back of the wood fired cook stove, until it separated into curds and whey. The curd was removed and the whey was fed to the hogs. The curds were drained well, seasoned with salt and pepper and cream was added. This was often the substitute for meat. We always had plenty of potatoes, onions and cabbage. “Since Dad raised so many onions, we had them fried, creamed or used in soup. We kept food in a root cellar, along with potatoes, beets and apples. They kept well there and it seems that there weren't as many plant diseases as there are now. “No one sprayed anything. The cellar had long shelves for all the cans of food that Mather prepared. I wasn’t too fond of the elderberry pie that she made, but it was bet­ ter than nothing. I was very fond of the strawberries that we used to find. There never were a lot of them. They were small and had a delicious flavor. Mabel Wilcox doing the never ending dishes. chain bought the land behind ours. They would pay us. $10 for two bushels of shucked walnuts. All of us had to work to earn money. Donsa and I did housework, weeded onions and harvested celery on Frank Castles property. Wc turned our wages over to our parents. "The nearest school was the Blake School on Section 15. just a quarter of a mile from our home. Some of the teachers were Leone Peake. Frances Doster. Irma Gregg for six years and Irene Shellenbarger. We had wooden desks, a water pail with a dipper. The pump was out in the school yard and outside toilets out in back of the school, three holers. “A recitation bench was in the front of the room and a teacher’s desk on a platform in front of the bench. We studied reading, writing, arithmetic and spelling in the early years and added science, geography and (Left to right) Donna. Howard and Dorene Wilcox. Mabel and Thomas Wilcox. “Dad worked out by the day and once got paid with a bag of red beans. I think that the reason that we didn’t have a lot of meat was because Dad sold the animals that he raised and cream from the cow so that we could have money to buy the things that the farm didn’t provided, like shoes and boots, although we went barefoot most of the sum­ mer. “We ate a lot of soup. Mother must have baked bread about evtry day to feed our large family. He often had the fresh home­ made bread with the soup. “Since Dad sold the cream from the cows, wc sometimes didn't have butter so we spread lard on our bread and sprinkled salt on it. ‘’Mother made our clothes out of clothes that people gave us. She never used a pat­ tern. She did the ironing using sad irons that she heated on the woodstove. “Butterfields of the Butterfield Theater after the little ones, set :he table, do dishes and carefully wash the kerosene lamp chimneys. We went to bed early. “My mother and dad worked very hard. Dad went out to work for SI a dav and worked for Sam Willison at his sawmill. He stayed there during the week so he wasn't home a lot. “We did have a car. but I remember going to Kalamazoo and the car had seven flat tires. Of course, everyone carried a tube patching kit in those days.” More about the Wilcox Family next week. HORNS LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default hus been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas Smith and Melissa A Smith (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 26, 2000. and recorded on August 4, 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company ol California. N.A. a National Banking Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Secunties Corooration Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000 LB1. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated September 24 . 2001. which was recorded on October 4 . 2001. in Barry County Records, and re-recorded on February 20. 2002, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-1HREE THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED SEVEN AND 97/100 dollars ($63,507 97). including interest at 10.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tne Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 pm. on April 25. 2002. Said premises are situated rn VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point 41.5 rods East and 18.5 rods South of the Northwest comer post of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Township of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, as a Place of Beginning, thence South until it intersects with the North boundary line of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company’s Right-of-Way; thence North to the Place of Beginning; thence East 4 rods. 12 feet 4.5 inches; thence South until it again intersects the North boundary line of the said Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right-of-Way. thence following the North bound­ ary line of said Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railways Company Right-of-Way in a Southwesterly direction to the place first inter­ sected; thence North on said first line to Place of Beginning, expect A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 7 West Village of Woodland. Barry County. 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March 21. 2002 All-Banv County Basketball Prep basketball teams in Barry County this season all shared at least one trait — a lack of height. Maple Valley turned to an up-tempo offense and rode it to the district finals. Middleville Thornapple-Kcllogg used two top guns and a strong supporting cast to reach another district final, but not before Hastings and Middleville put on a double-overtime classic in the district semis. Lakewood then pulled out an over­ time win over TK to reach the regional semis. Lakewood’s balance on offense and defense earned the Vikings a conference ti­ tle for the first time since 1982. Young squads at Delton Kellogg and Hastings hope this season built toward brighter futures. Finally, the Barry County Christian School team battled through an injury-plauged campaign, ultimately fol­ lowing up last year’s state title with a run­ ner-up finish in 2002. Here arc this year’s All-County teams, in alphabetical order: First Team Chris Finkbeiner, Middleville: Ath­ letic senior wing soared to averages of 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals. Strong finisher on the break could also pull up and drain jumpers, hitting 35 percent of his three-pointers and 46 percent of his shots overall. Nick Jones, Maple Valley: Senior guard triggered Valley’s run and gun of­ fense, averaging 12.6 points and 3.8 assists for the Lions. Shot 82.6 percent from the charity stripe and 30 percent on three-point tries. First Team All-SMAA. Scott Secor, Lakewood: Junior guard led the Vikings’ balanced attack with 12 ppg and earned First Team All-Capital Cir­ cuit honors in his second varsity season. Averaged 4.8 boards, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals, and shot 40 percent from the arc, 45.5 percent from the field and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. Scott Styf, Delton: Undersized senior center was a warrior underneath for the Panthers. Team MVP, First Team All-KVA and second in the conference in scoring at 14.5 ppg. Also avenged 8.5 rebounds, with six double-doubles. Shot 41 percent from the floor and 76 percent on free throws. Darin Tbrun, Maple Valley: First Team All-SMAA senior guard broke out early in the season and became a scoring machine, averaging 18 points and 3 re­ bounds. Shot 43 percent from the field, 30 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 per­ cent in frequent trip* »o the foul line. Clint Tobias, Lakewood: Only a sophomore, the versatile center could burn teams inside or out, leading his team in both rebounding (5.6) and three-point per­ centage (42.1). Also notched averages of 10.9 points. 1.4 assists and 1.8 steals. Shot 48.5 percent from the floor and 73 percent from the charity stripe. First Team All­ Conference in his second varsity season. Brian Yeazel, Middleville: The other half of the Trojans' dynamic duo and probably the county's best player. Senior forward lit up the opposition by shooting 59 percent from the field and 52 percent on threes. Averaged 20.2 points. 8.7 rebounds. 2 assists and 2 steals. Second Team Dustin Bowman. Hastings: Junior guard did it all for the Saxons, leading the team in nearly every statistical category. Topped the team in scoring (12.1). re­ bounding (5.6). steals (1.6) and assists (2.8). Shot 41.7 percent from the floor and 78.9 percent on free throws. Jeff Elenbaas, Lakewood: Tough sen­ ior captain and thrcc-ycar varsity player was integral to Lakewood’s system with norms of 8.9 points. 4.2 rebounds. 2 assists and 1.4 steals. Aggressive play on both ends of the court earned him regular trips to the free throw line, where he made teams pay with 76 percent shooting. Third Team Al I-Conference. Chris GiUfillan. Delton: Junior swing­ Chris Finkbeiner. Scott Secor, Clint Tobias, Scott Styt, Darin Thrun, Nick Jones. man emerged in his second year on the var­ sity squad, averaging 10.5 points. 7.5 re­ bounds and 2.5 assists. Shot 47 percent from the field and recorded four double­ doubles. with a high game of 21 points and 17 rebounds. Honorable Mention AII-KVX and Delton's Coaches Award recipient. Eric Lamphere, BCCS: Junior guard was the Eagles’ best player this year, capa­ bly filling a void left by serious injuries to two other starters. Piled up 425 points (17.7 PPg) to go with averages of 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 4.2 steals. Made 52 treys and shot 41 percent from the floor. Josh Lamphere, BCCS: Senior guard missed half the season with a foot injury or he would have easily scored more than 2.000 points in a spectacular career. Led the Eagles to two Association of Christian Schools state titles and a runner-up finish this year. Owns every school scoring re­ cord, including career scoring (1.861 points), career average (23.6 ppg), high game (43 points), three-pointers made in a game (9), free throws made in a game (19), season average (27.9 ppg) and season scor­ ing (698 points). Averaged 17.5 points, 4.7 rebounds. 2 steals and 2 assists this season. AH-Barry County volleyball The prep volleyball season was record­ setting for two county teams, highlighted by Lakewood’s run to the Class B semifi­ nals. Both the Vikings and Middleville set school records for victories on the year, with the relatively young Trojans reaching the district finals. Maple Valley saved its best for last and surprised some people with a playoff run to its own district final. Lakewood’s continued success is no sur­ prise. considering si.i of the best players in the county suited up for the Vikes. Here are the All-County teams for 2002, listed in al­ phabetical order: First Team Jessie Bucbe, Lakewood: Sophomore was a solid contributor and at times a cru­ cial catalyst from the offside in her second varsity season. Season stats through district play: J71 kills, 170 total blocks, 444 digs, 73 aces on 94.1 percent serving, and 223 assists. All-Conference recognition. Linsey Buche, Lakewood: Senior mid­ dle hitter played four years on varsity. All­ Conference, All-Region and a candidate for All-State. Season stats through district play: 481 kills (36.4 percent), 275 total blocks, 497 digs, 99 percent serving (6 er­ rors in 526 attempts), 87 aces and 63 as­ sists. Accepted a volleyball scholarship to Madonna University in Livonia. Shawna Bucbe, Lakewood: Senior de­ fensive specialist spent four years on the varsity. All-Region and Second Team All­ Conference. Through districts, had 849 digs, 92 aces on 94 percent serving, 220 Crunch Time by Matt Cowall Springing from winter With the winter high school sports season officially in the books, and with the spring season starting up next week, change is in the air. Or is that snow? I can’t really tell, since my nostrils keep frosting up. Cruel, crummy weather aside, this is still a time of transition, and as good a time as any to rank and ponder some of the moments just passed and some that are soon to come: Thumbs up: Hey, it’s the second day of spring already. Thumbs down: Who are wc kidding9 The equinox has absolutely nothing to do with spring in Michigan. I’m keeping my mittens handy until June. Pinch me, I must be dreaming: The NCAA basketball tournament is probably my favorite spqpiqg event, since it’s the only one that compels me from start to finish even if my favorite team isn’t involved. It’s inevitable twists and turns never fail to please. Hey, not so hard!: A big “ouch” goes out to the Michigan State men for their NCAA basketball tournament. Reality bites. Fire up for next year, fellas. Spectacular. The Detroit Red Wings and their continuing domination of the NHL regular season. Spooky: The Red Wings and their continuing domination of the NHL regular season. Hockey fans, ever superstitious, arc all-too familiar with high-flying regular seasons that crash and burn in the playoffs. Let’s hope the Wings save something for the Second Season. Hmmm: The overachieving Detroit Pistons arc still hustling and hanging around the top of the NBA s Eastern Conference. Harumph: With the Eastern Conference in the shape it’s in, that makes the Pistons the ninth- or lOth-best team in the league, after whoever makes the playoffs in the West. Ten thumbs up: Both an accurate description of my typing ability and an appropri­ ate salute to the winter prep season in Barry County. Some highlights: Wrestling, all season long. State rankings were the norm, and four teams — Hastings, Delton. Middleville and Lakewood — rolled to conference titles. Lakewood took a dis­ trict title, and Middleville made it all the way to the state championship and a runner-up finish. Every school qualified wrestlers for state competition, nine earned All-State hon­ ors. and Lakewood’s Tom Pelt won a state title. Pound for pound and person for person, Barry County is one of the state's hotbeds for the sport, regularly outperforming much more densely-populated areas. If only our schools could find a way to avoid each other in the playoffs... In volleyball. Middleville and Lakewood both set school records for victories, and Lake, wood made it to the state semifinals, sending retiring coach Kellie Rowland out in style. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville all made runs at conference basketball ti­ tles. but only the Vikings pulled out a share of the Capital Circuit. Teams gave fans their money's worth in the playoffs, most notably a memorable double-overtime tilt be­ tween Middleville and upset-minded Hastings. Maple Valley survived an overtime game to eventually reach its district final, and it took overtime for Lakewood to stop Middleville in the other district final. Lakewood had a rare and impressive winter, in fact, with all three teams winning conference and district titles. Congrats. That’s not my thumb: The Michigan High School Athletic Association deserves a different digit for the stodgy, snobby, silly decision to force courtside spectators at the state vol ley ball competition to remain seated throughout the matches. This meant Lake­ wood's huge and boisterous student contingent was relegated to a comer of a balcony at University Arena in Kalamazoo instead of its customary — and deserved — spot on the sidelines. For all its talk of sportsmanship and the virtues of high school athletics, the MHSAA dropped the ball on that one. especially in a large arena with good sight lines and plenty of seating. Organizing and pulling off these events is no easy trick, to be sure, but some­ thing is wrong when we lose sight of their essence: These are games by students and for students, and they should be the last ones to take a back seat. Sec you next week. kills, 56 total blocks and 43 assists. Ashley Frost, Lakewood: Senior setter was a four-ycar varsity player. All-Conferencc, All-Region and a candidate for All­ State. School record holder for assists. Sea­ son stats through district play: 1,358 assists (9.5/gamc), 98 percent serving. 118 aces, 478 digs. 202 total blocks, 120 kills. Aca­ demic All-State. Accepted a volleyball scholarship to Madonna University in Livo­ nia. Keagan Krauss, Lakewood: Junior strong-side hitter has played all three years on varsity. Conference recognition. All-Re­ gion and candidate for All-State. Through district play, led the team in kills (521) and attempts (1160). Recorded 691 digs, 67 to­ tal blocks and 21 assists. Served 94.2 per­ cent with 81 aces. Beth Ludema, Lakewood: Senior mid­ dle hitler played three years on varsity. All­ Conference, All-Region and a candidate for All-State. Season stau through district play: 329 kills (3^.5 percent). 329 total blocks, 603 diss.|p6 percent serving. 86 aces and 31 aseusLs:Academic All-State. Second Team Erin Bradley, Hastings: Senior MVP played in every game and had the ability to play every position on the court. Led the team with 59 aces ?nd 148 assists and was second with 110 digs. Ashley Carter, Middleville. One of two senior stalwarts for the Trojans. Co­ captain and outside bitter was an outstand­ ing leader and all-around player, leading the team in kills and digs. Started and played every varsity game for two years. First Team All-Conference in O-K Blue. Megan Dutcher, Middleville: “Dutch” was the Trojans’ best middle hitter as a jun- The 2002 All-Barry County Volleyball First Team (from left): Keagan Krauss, Shawna Buche. Ashley Frost, Linsey Buche. Beth Ludema, Jessie Buche. ior and one of their best athletes and Icapcrs. She mixed a variety of attacks to rank second on the team in kills. Led the team in kill blocks, including 11 at the conference tourney when the Trojans rallied for a sec­ ond-place finish. Miranda Farr, Maple Valley: Steady senior outside hitter was a co-captain and thrce-ycar starter for the Lions. Athletic, hard-working and a leader on and off the court. The primary passer on serve receive, she led the team with 79 digs, 79 aces and 152 service points. Added 40 kills, 3 solo blocks and 17 block assists. First Team AllSMAA. Jen Jeffrey. Delton: Senior co-captain and left-side hitter had 91 kills in 341 at­ tempts. both team highs. Second on team in aces and recorded 10 double blocks. 2002 KVA All-Star Team selection looks to con­ tinue her career under Phil Wilson at Kala­ mazoo Valley Community College. Co­ MVP with senior teammate Rebecca Far­ rell. Mclisa Potts, Middleville: Consistent, well-rounded junior led the Trojans with a .34 assist percentage and also led the team in aces. Made 62 assists in the conference tournament without an error. Jocelyn Price, Middleville: Senior co­ captain and First Team O-K Blue selection also started and played every game for two years. The lefty recorded an attack percent­ age of .24 from the right side, served 94 percent and was second on the team in aces and digs. “She kept our team alive in the conference tourney,” said TK coach Cindy Middlebush. All the All-County honorees scored a free lunch at Arby’s, courtesy of J-Ad Graphics. (Team and other photos by Perry Hardin) Vike spikers stopped in semis by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity volleyball team ended its terrific season with a 15-5, 15-1 loss to No. 1-ranked Marysville last Friday in a Class B state semifinal at University Arena in Kalamazoo. Marysville (62-1) went on to claim an unprecedented sixth-straight state champi­ onship with a 15-6. 15-7 win over Fruitport on Saturday. The Lady Vikes (64-6-2) never really got it going on Friday. Marysville was coldly efficient, building early leads in both games and refusing to allow Lakewood any mo­ mentum. The two teams traded serve seven times to open the first game, with Marysville managing a 3-0 lead. The Vikes got a kill block from Ashley Frost for a sidcout and another from Beth Ludema for their first point, and after another point by Marys­ ville, Keagan Krauss put down a kill to make it 4-2. Leading 5-2, Marysville went on an eight-point run to blow it open, countering Lakewood’s outside blocking with low, quick sets in the middle for shots before the Vikes could cover. Lakewood would battle back to 13-5, but Marysville closed out a 15-5 win. Four straight kills eariv in Game 2 helped stake Marysville to a 6-0 lead. Krauss whacked two straight kills of her own for a sidcout and a point, but the stunned Vikes wouldn’t serve again. Lake­ wood couldn’t put together any solid hit­ ting. and Marysville swept nine consecu­ tive points to close out the match. 15-1. It was an abrupt end to a spectacular sea­ son in which the Vikes tied the school re­ cord for season wins (64). The team will graduate seniors Linsey Buche, Shawna Buche, Ashley Frost and Beth Ludema. It was also the last match for Coach Kel­ lie Rowland, who retires with a mark of 594-74-16 in 12 seasons. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21. 2002 - Page 11 Reluctant roller hits 300 by Matt Cowail Sports Editor Hastings' Stacey McKee, one of the best bowlers in the area, has a confession to make. “I don't actually like bowling that much," McKee said, a week after rolling her first 300 game in the middle of a stellar 791 scries. “I do it now because I’m kind of good at it.” She’s also good at understatement. McKee has rolled nine 700 scries this sea­ son, bowling in leagues at both M-66 and Nottke’s in Battle Creek and here in town at Hastings Bowl. She'd been close to per­ fect games before, including a 296 in Hast­ ings, before finally sticking it on Mar. 6 at M-66 with a brand-new ball. McKee had the ball drilled by ex-pro Ray Johnson at M-66, and barely had it out of the bag before rolling her 300. She had a 611 series that Sunday when she first used the ball, and followed it up with a 705 on YMC A Monday, that super 791 on Wednesday (257, 300.234), and a 711 on Thursday. "When I bowl. 1 only keep track of my series score to sec if I’m going to make my average," McKee said. "I always bowl on teams and 1 just try to help the team. The perfect game kind of snuck up on me. “I never thought I’d roll so high at M-66. My average is better at Nottkc s (216, com­ pared to 198 at M-66 and 193 at Hast­ ings)" With one ball to go. and after having been that close before without success, McKee didn’t dwell on the shot "I didn’t really expect to get it." she said. "I just went up and threw the ball. I was hoping for at least nine pins to get a ring.” McKee has been a bowler all her life, al­ beit reluctantly. Her mom. Shirlec Vandenburg, is a good bowler and a long-time em­ ployee of Hastings Bowl, and she put McKee up to the sport at an early age. “When she was little, she would come up NEWS to the alley while I was working, and she would ask me for something to do,” Vandenburg said, laughing. "I’d tell her to bowl every time, and pretty soon she stopped coming around so much." “I owe it all to my mother, because she forces me to bowl," McKee said, only half­ joking. The family affair extends to Stacey's husband. Michael McKee, himself a tal­ ented bowler who still holds bragging rights in the household. “He’s had two 300’s and a couple of 299’s, so he’s still rubbing it in," McKee said. If it was up to Vandcnburg, Stacey would shoot for the professional tour, but Michael and Stacey are focused on raising their five kids. Stacey still sneaks in tourna­ ments now and then on weekends, most re­ cently placing second in the Battle Creek Queen’s Tournament after qualifying first. Stacey McKee Alt. Ed. students, police to hoop it up in fundraiser Call it March Madness with a cause. Alternative Education students in Hast­ ings are not included in high school sports programs, but for the third year in a row, a group of Alt-Ed students will hit the hard­ wood to help raise money for the program. The students will play a basketball game against a team of Hastings, county, and state police officers on Tuesday. Mar. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School gym. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for kids age 5 -13. Children under 5 are admitted free. Door prizes donated by many area businesses will be awarded, and food and beverages will be available. See FUNDRAISER, continued page 12 JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT COULDN’T BE MATCHED. The YMCA men's A-League basketball champs. Varney Construction. Front row (from left): Dan Pickard. Mike Pickard. Tom Varney. Connor von der Hoff. Ed von der Hoff Back row: Jon Vertalka, Rich Long. Rich Nauta, Brian Johnson. U VAW k W HI ■ I MATCHUP Put $1,000 down on Grand Cherokee and we’ll match it up with $1,000.* $1,000 Your Down Payment + $1,000 March Matchup The YMCA men's B-League basketball champs. Generation Gap. Front row (from left): D Shilling. R. Zwiemikowski, T. Newsted. T. Cartson. Back row: M. Garber, C. Noah. D. Carpenter. R. Vogel, C. Kutch Missing: M. Bosma, L. Peake. J. Meade. B. Doherty. *2,000 Total Down Payment Hastings cheer team competes at states For the fourth year in a row. the Hastings High School varsity sideline cheer team qualified for the Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) state finals, placing 55th out of 20 teams in Class B at Saginaw Valley State University on Mar. 9. Hastings hosted 19 teams from all classes in rcg’onal competition on Mar. 2. Nine teams competed in Class B. with only the Saxons and Byron Center qualifying for the state finals. Hastings' best finish at the state meet was last year, when the Saxons placed 11th. 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Back row (against wall, from left): Drew McFaddin, Derek VandenBerg, Alan DuRussell. Members of the Hastings Karate Club competed at the annual Great Lake All Star Open Karate Championships Feb. 16 at the Grand Rapids Karate Academy. Lance VanPuttan of the Middleville dojo went undefeated in the 12-13 year old ad­ vanced division. Alan DuRussel. also of the Middleville dojo, placed second in novice fighting. Chris Francis of the Hastings dojo placed third in men's novice fighting, and Drew McFaddin of Hastings placed first in men's novice fighting. Derek VandenBerg took another first in the men's heavyweight green belt division. Matthew Raymond competed in the 7 and under age division. Sports Shorts Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg grad and Grand Valley State University senior Jason VanElst capped an historic weekend with a national title on Mar. 9 at the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Cham­ pionships in Boston. VanElst won the 35-pound weight throw with a personal-best toss of 65-9 1/2, mak­ ing him GVSU’s first-ever national cham­ pion in track and field. Two days earlier, VanElst was named the Great Lakes Region Athlete of the Year at the Division II awards banquet in Bos­ ton. VanElst won the shot put at the GLIAC Conference Meet on Feb. 23 and placed second in the weight throw. He also com­ peted at the US Nationals Mar. 2 in New York City, where he placed 15th overall in the weight throw. Lakewood grad and Albion College sophomore tennis player Brian Reed posted a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 2 singles in the Britons' 9-0 victory over Glendale Com­ munity College in Phoenix, Arizona, lifting his season singles record to 3-5. The Kellogg Community College base­ ball team went 2-3 on its spring trip to Georgia and Florida. Maple Valley ’s Jacob Cole . a freshman infielder/catcher for KCC, drove in a run with a double in a 6-4 win over the St. Joseph's (Indiana) JV team, and picked up two walks and an RBI in a 6-2 win over Penn State-Beaver. Hastings native Nick Williams has been hired as the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing at Central Michigan University. Williams was a catcher on the CMU base­ ball team for four years, earning second team AJI-MAC honors in 1995 and serving as team captain in 1996. His new role will include coordinating marketing and spon­ sorships and overseeing ticketing for CMU athletics. Youth volleyball 7TH GRADE BLUE The 7th grade blue volleyball team beat Middleville 15-9. 15-11 and 15-5. Ashley Wagner led all scorers with 7 service points. Other high scorers included Kelly Cuncannan and Jolene Modeires both with 5 points. The 7th grade blue volleyball team had a good night against Forest Hills Central win­ ning 12-14. 15-9 and 15-11. The team's top scorers were: Megan Robinson (13 pts.); Lexy Rugg (10 pts ); Jolene Modeires (6 pts.); Kristina Dobbin (5 pts.); Amanda Clerk (2 pts ); Ashley Wagner (3 pts.); Hannah Buckles (I pl.); Beth Slraley (I pt.); Lindsay Sours (2 pcs.) Team aces came from: Megan Robinson (5); Lexy Rugg (6); Beth Slraley (2); Lind­ say Sours (1); Ashley Wagner (I). The teams 2 spikes came from Lindsay Sours. 7TH GRADE GOLD The 7th grade gold volleyball team claimed a win against Rockford. The Sax­ ons fought two close contests in their first two games to win the match with scores of 15-13 and 15-12. The third game went to Rockford with a score of 15-3. Scorers for the game were: Dana Shilling (10 pts.); Leanne Pratt (2 pts ); Alyssa Case (I ft.); Kayla Angeletti (2 pls.); Lacie Hughes (2 pts.); Danielle Oakland (4 pls.); Katee McCarthy (I pl.); Kaitlyn Mason (2 pts.); Erika Swartz (2 pls.); Erin Fluke (5 pts.); Hannah Case (I pc.). Nikkic Meade and Kayleigh DelCotto added some fine passes to the Saxons win­ ning effort. The 7th grade gold volleyball team fin­ ished off their season with matches against Holland Christian and Wayland. Games scores against Holland Christian were: 15­ 9, 15-5 and 15-9. With all three games go­ ing to Holland Christian. The Saxons faced Majors Newton Vending 77-31; Hastings Bowl 62-46; Super Dicks 51-57; Crowfoot Gardens 48-60; Richie's 46-62; Mulberry Foot 40-68. Good Games and Series - J. Spencer 186-471; R. A spinal I 267-584; B. Varney 195-537; K. Phenix 258. 230. 200-688; C. Curtis 249-601; J. Haight 210; W. Lydy 191; M. Manin 205; H. Pennington 246­ 616; G. Forbey 187-473; S. Peabody 245­ 654; J. Barnum 204; J. Bartimus 206-594; N. Aspinall Sr. 209. Friday Night Mixed One Olde One 72.5-39.5; Cook Jackson 72-40; Wolverines 68-44; Brush works 61­ 51; Viatcc 60-52; Mercy 59-53; Heads out 58-54; Ten Pins 56-56; Gutter Dusters 55.5­ 56.5; We’re a Mess 55-57; Late Comers 54­ 58; Alt But One 53.5-58.5; Oops 52.5-593; No Name Yet 51.5-60.5; Bad Habit II SO62; Dynamic Buds 48-64; Who's Up 45.5­ 66.5; Rocky 4 36-76. Ladies Good Games and Scries - N. Taylor 142-409; P. Ramey 195-506; C. Ramey 182-451; B. Wilkins 203-543; B. Falconer 150; C. Mack 197-550; S. McKee 236. 236. 222-694; G. Hammer 139; B. Wayland next and defeated the Wildcats in their first game with a score of 15-10. Way­ land claimed the next two games with scores of 15-6 and 15-0 to take the match. The following scorers and individual point totals from both games: Danielle Oakland (9 pts.); Lacie Hughes and Erika Swartz (7 pts ); Kaitlyn Mason (4 pts.); Kalec McCarthy. Nikkie Meade and Hannah Case (3 pts.); Erin Fluke and Kayla Angeletti (2 pts.); Kayleigh DelCocto and Leanne Pratt (I pc.). 7th grade gold volleyball has improved tremendously throughout the season in in­ dividual volleyball skills. The team faced many tough teams this year and gained a great amount of finesse in the art of volley­ ball competition. 8TH GRADE GOLD The 8th grade gold volleyball team showed a termendous effort against the Holland Christain team. The score did noi do justice to the outstanding display of teamwork shown by the girls. The leading scorers for the team were: Ashley Elzinga (4 pts.) and Jenny Johnston (4 pis.). 8th grade gold look I out of 3 games against Rockford. Leading scorers were: Shannan Dudley (6 pls.); Ashley Elzinga (4 pis.); Jenny Johnston (4 pls.); Jamie Vanboven (4 pts.); Lora Winegar (3 pts.); Alli Bryans (3 pls.); Emilie Shumway (2 pts.); Sophie Tovale (2 pts.); Alexis Baker (2 pts ); Nikki Meredith (I pl.); Abby Me Keough (I pt.); Jessica McLaughlin (I pt.). The 8th grade blue volleyball team showed a great offensive display against Hudsonville. Hillary Ranguette had a block. Shannon Dudley w/3 saves. Leading scorers for the team were: Alexis Baker (4 pts.); Alli Baker (4 pts.); Jamie West 191-501; C. Etts 128; J. Lancaster 188-473; R. Lydy 190-513; J. Madden 184; L. Barnum 191; J. James 120; S. Parker 191; L. Rentz 159-421. Mens Good Games and Series - K. Meney 224-553; J. Smith 209-555; A. Taylor 197; T. Ramey 180; B. Ramey 155; M. Kasinsky 205; D. James 236-640; K. Hammontree 216; R. Fay 214; S. Peabody 257. 223. 223-703; J. Hammer 172; M. Lawson 190; B. Ruthfuff 235. 215-634; F. Bartimus 190; E. Keeler 218-619; K. McDonald 165; M. Martin 216; C. Martin 229; B. Rentz 200. Monday Mixers Dewey's Auto Body 70; Freeport Body Shop 68; Tracy’s Day Care 64.5; Rowdie Girls 64.5; b&R Testing 55.5; Gutter Gals 48.5; Hastings Bowl 48; Ball Busters 48; Girrbach's 47. High Games and Series - R. Hoffman 30-358; S. Nash 189; L. Perry 173; B.Gibson 133; D. Larsen 179-470. S. Mathews 123-354; M. Weiland 177; D. Dutcher 189-493; L. Roryc 178-463; D. Mays 181-451; P. Bender 142-401; H. Service 199-530; M. Verus 168; T. Waller 140. Vanboven (2 pls.) and Jenny Johnston (2 pts.). The 8th grade gold volleyball team played Wayland and the games were not a toial lose. The girls came together to give il their best effort of the season. A good end­ ing to a good season! The scores were 6-15, 8-15 and 15-13. Leading scorers were: Kristi Tolger (5 pls.), Nikki Meredith (4 pts.), Jenny John­ ston (5 pls.), Jamie Vanboven (2 pts.). STH GRADE BLUE Hastings 8th grade blue volleyball team beat Wayland 15-10, 15-3 and 15-4. The girls played well together. Our scorers were: Kaila Burch (8 pts.); Nicole Cordray (6 pls.). Lauren Azevedo (4 pis.), Jodi Jolley (4 pts ). Krystal Pond (3 pls.), Mallori Spoilstra (3 pts.). Katie Tra­ han (3 pts.). Kim Vannocker (3 pls.). Kelly Wilson (4 pcs.), Emily Haney (2 pts.) Brooklyn Pierce (2 pls.)TasiaThompson (I pt.) and Natalie Pennington (I pt.). The team spikers are Kaila Burch. Jodi Jolley and Tasia Thompson all with one spike each. Team aces came from: Kaila Burch (5), Nicole Cordray (3), Emily Haney (I). Mal­ lori Spoilstra (2), Tasia Thompson (I) and Katie Trahan (I). Hastings 8ih grade blue volleyball team lost to Forest Hills Central 13-15. 11-15 and 15-11. Our scorers for the night were: Kaila Burch (5 pts.), Emily Haney (I pt.), Jodi Jolley (4 pts.), Natalie Pennington (3 pts.). Brooklyn Pierce (3 pts.), Krystal Pond (5 pts.), Mallori Spoilstra (2 pls.). Katie Tra­ han (1 pt.). Kim Vannocker (8 pls.), Kelly See YOUTH VOLLEYBALL, page 13 Sunday Night Mixed Troublemakers 70; Thee Froggers 70; Friends 66 1/2; 4 Horsemen 62 1/2; Red Dog 61; Sunday Snoozers 60; Pinheads 59; Thunder Alley 58; All 4 Fun 55; Happy Hookers 54; Lacey Birds 45. Womens High Games and Series - L. Falconer 185-516; L. Boze 160-424; J. Huss 173-382; M. Snyder 191; M. Hodges 181; E. Hammontree 177; D. Gray 176; H. King 170; D. Dutcher 168; K. Stenberg 155; B. Cantrell 145. Mens High Games and Series - B. Hubbell 235-642; B. Rentz 212-626; K. Hammontree 228-601; C. Shook 226-552; B. Kirby 205-550; M. Eaton 196-528; B. Cantrell 186-469; D. Allerding 156-413; J. Bartimus 200; B. Falconer 190; B. Miller 189; R. Snyder 182; S. Wilkins 162; R. Boze 158. Recreation Bowling League #3 Freeport Elevator 26; Kevin’s Kronies 22; The Krunchers 21; Hastings Bowl 19. Good Games and Series - S. Frenthway 524; M. Martin 523; K. Penix 247-222-554; See BOWLING, page 13 HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public heanng upon the following proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance on Wednesday. March 27. 20C2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads wrthm Hope Township. The item(s) to be considered at the public heanng consist of the foUowtng 1. The proposed amendment ot Section 2.1 ot the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the definition of "CATTERY/KENNEL ’ 2 The proposed amendment of Section 3.2.C. of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that either the Planning Commission or the affected member may disqualify that mem­ ber from a vote in which he or she has a conflict of interest 3 Subsection “C" of Section 6.2 C Gt the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that either the Zoning Board of Appeals or the affected member may disqualify mat member from a vote in which he or she has a conflict of interest 4 The proposed amendment of Section 9.O.F. of the Hope “ownship Zoning Ordinance so as to Delton Freestyle Wrestling Delton participants and results from the Wayland Tournament on Mar. 16: Group 1: Thomas Keelan 4th, Christo­ pher Newman 1st. Zachary Lcinaar 1st. Group 2: Patrick Fales 1st, Tyler Kitly 4th, Thomas Tabor 3rd. Group 3: Quinn DcBolt 1st, Billy Bourdo 3rd, Jason Broadhurst 2nd, Christo­ pher Lcinaar 4th, Mark Loveland 3rd, Matt Loveland 2nd. Danny McIntyre 4th. Group 4: Ryan Morrison. Hastings Middle School Wrestling The Hastings Middle School wrestling team took home the first-place trophy from the New Hall Invitational. The Saxons placed 15 out of 19 wrestlers and scored a total of 269 points. Grandville (175), New Hall (163) and Lowell (129) were also in the top four teams. Saxon grapplers that brought home first- provide that signs in the “CL." “C-1.’ *C-2.‘ -C-3" or T zoning district may be located not less than 10' from an abutting nght-of-way 5 The proposed amendment ot Section 9.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the addi­ tion of a new subsection "G* providing that a business, church or institution m the •CL.* *C-1,* "C-2." *C-3’ or T zoning district shall be permitted not more than one sign having an area not greater than 100 square feet identifying or advertising a business, organization, product or service located on the same premises on which the sign is located 6 The proposed amendment of Article XXVII of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the addition of a new Section 28 3 pertaining to the requirement of a zoning compliance permit. 7 The proposed repeal of Section 17 1D of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance allowing home occupations as a permitted use in the "AR" zoning distnet and the relettenng of the remaining subsections accordingly 8 The proposed amendment of Section 172 ot the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new subsection -»C allowing home occupations as a special exception use in the "AR" zoning district 9 The proposed repeal of Section 13.4 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to height restrictions for structures or. in the alternative, the relaxation of one or more of the height restrictions contained in this section Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Halt at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the heanng The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve tne ngnt to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or foilowing the public heanng Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the heanng. to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk, individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 3rd Annual BASKETBALL GAME FUNDRAISER Barry County Law Enforcement Vs. Hastings Alternative Education Students Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. Hastings Middle School Gym $2.00 Adults • $1.00 Children 5-13 • Under 5 years of age free DOOR PRIZES, FOOD AND BEVERAGES AVAILABLE TurnAround Center Student Council and Parent Committee are co-organtzing this event to benefit the Alternative Education program. Proceeds will be used for program enhancements such as field trips, special events and equipment. Corporate and Community sponsors include: Barlow Florist Big Boy ol Hastings Bob s Gwn ar Tackle Bosley Fharmacy Coleman Agency Dreis bach Rotors Felpaitsh Food Center Flexfab B.G.C.T. Local #96 rtebfab Horizons Handpiece Express. Inc. King s Hnsk Ir Appliance Center Pet Work! Secondhand Corners WBCN Hr. Steve Barber Hr. ar Hrs. James DeCamp Hr. ar Hrs. Hatthew DeCamp Hr. Hatthew Jones Hrs. Kristen Jones Hr. r»nl Timmons place honors were RJ Morgan (90), Steve Case (95), Brandon Black (120), Chase Todd (140) and Ken Shcllington (250). Wrestlers bringing home the silver were Rusty Burgdorf (80), Nate Hodges (105), Jesse Lemon (167), and Justin Krul (250). Third-place honors went to Tim Eerd­ mans (75) and Tim Bowerman (110), and fourth-place medals went to Jeremy Red­ man (85), Ashtin King (115), Garret Walker (145) and Mike Bekker (185). Other Saxons getting wins during the day were Jordan Carley, Kyle Quada, Matt El­ dred and Jackson Hoke. The HMS squad then defeated Caledonia 31-15. The Saxons are now 9-0. Winning on pins for the Saxons were Jeremy Redman, RJ Morgan, Jordan Carley and Brandon Black. Steve Case won a nail­ biter 8-7, and Tim Bowerman won a major decision 11-0. Exhibition round winners were Sy Overmyer, Kelly Ford, Lee Selby and RJ Morgan. The team will finish its season at the Grandville Team Tournament this weekend. FUNDRAISER cont. from page 11 Proceeds from the event are used for a variety of program enhancements such as field trips, special events and equipment. The students have been practicing twice a week in preparation for the game, led by volunteer coach Craig Jones and assistant Doug Gonsalves. The students have also established a cheerleading squad, coached by Laura Kingma and Julie Bohley. “It’s a very positive experience for the kids,” said Margie Haas, the assistant prin­ cipal in charge of alternative education. “It builds pride and teaches teamwork, and the kids get to build relationships with some of our police officers.’’ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21. 2002 - Page 13 Second Four Townships grant approval expected by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Kenneth Komheiser, president of the Four Townships Watershed Resources Council, announced at its annual meeting Monday that an MDEQ grant is expected in the fall to continue the work begun with a YMC 1 YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League Final Standings A League Varney Construction............................ 11 -1 11 th Frame Construction ..................... 9-3 Other Body Shop....................................8-4 Blair Landscaping ................................. 7-5 Hastings Family Dental ........................6-6 Browns Custom Interior........................ 3-9 Viking ...................................................... 3-9 Nextel....................................................... I-II B Standings Generation Gap ................................... 11 -1 Michigan Custom Excavating.............. 7-5 Drill Team ............................................... 7-5 Flexfab...................................................... 6-6 previous grant expiring at the end of Sep­ tember. The Four Townships Water Resources Council is located in Kalamazoo and Barry Counties; representing Barry, Prairieville. Richland and Ross townships. Komheiser said the grant project, pro- NEWS Richies Koffee Shop...............................4-8 Hastings Mfg.......................................... I-11 Game Results - Family Dentistry 74 vs. Brown’s Custom Interior 56; Viking 54 vs. Nextel 51; 11th Frame Lounge 60 vs. Varney Construction 64; Other Body Shop 64 vs. Blairs Landscaping 84. YMCA Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Winter League Tournament Results Cordray vs. Wolverines, 15, 12, 0-15, 15­ 11; Manufacturing vs. No Name 15-8, 13­ 15, 15-11; Pandl vs. Flexfab 15-3, 15-13: No-Name vs. Wolverines 15-10, 15-9; Pandl vs. Relativity 4-*.5, 15-11, 15-6; Manufacturing vs. Cordian (no scores available). BOWLING SCORES CONTINUED from page 12 C. Wanland 545: B. Barkhuff 524; B. Womer 237-602; S. Anger 550; J. Cook Jr. 222-521; S. Wattles 538. Tueday Trios Need Help 59-41; Trouble 58.5-41.5; Kenny Lee Builders 58.5-41.5; Cook Jackson 56.5-43.5; CBBC 54-46; Seebers Auto Body 47-53; Shirley's Chuckwagon 46.5- 53.5: Hastings Bowl 41-59: 3 Fates 41-59; 3 Blind Mice 38-62. High Games and Series - R. Miller 161; S. Vandenburg 181-529; D. James 166; N. Hook 159; B. Vugteveen 170; D. Seeber 158; T. Redman 189-514; M. Slater 203; J. Rice 173: S. Zalewski 169; W. Main 165; L. Trumble 189-527; D. Harding 160: J. Conger 175; B. Hayes 161; S. SNider 162; P. Ramey 181: R. Brummel 161: V. Green 183-530; S. Reid 167: K. Stenberg 173: D Dutcher 153. Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 59-41: Hecker Agency 57.5-42.5; Bennett Industries 56­ 44; Railroad Street Mill 47.5-52.5; Kent Oil & Propane 44-56; Carlton Center Bulldozing 36-64. Good Games and Series - S. Drake 226­ 524; K. Doster 134-361; N. Bechtel 165­ 424: B. Maker 164; K. Kirchoff 145: D. Snyder 212-555: T. Christopher 173-464; E Ulrich 181-488; B. Hathaway 182-463; T. Redman 164-459; G. Potter 160-436; D. Coenen 147-401; J. Gardner 142-380; N. Ulrich 131-357; L Elliston 189-540; B. Scobey 218-543; K. Fowler 183-500; J. Hamilton 185. Thursda. Angels Farmers Ins. 69-35; Pet World 61-43. Barry Co. Transit 58.5-45.5; Hastings Bowl 54.5- 49 5; B&F. Testing 54-50; Coleman Agency-Hastings 49-55; Shamrock Tavern 48-56; Mills Landing 47.5-56.5; Cedar Creek Gro. 47-57; Millers Eac. 46-58; Stefano's Pizza 45.5-58.5; Richies 44-60. High Games and Series * C. Johnson 183-509; S Greenfield 184; T Loftus 171: N. Taylor 131: D. Staines 189; D. Bartimus 182-524; C.McGinn 147; L. Kendall 178; B. Cuddahec 190-549; C. Nichols 193; T Cross 204-505; C. Nurenberg 188; T. Hendrick 129; V. Brown 153: D. Curtis 179; P. Vanoost 144; C. Keller 172: L. Miller 159; J. Gasper 194; L. Perry 180; P. McLaughlin 191; J. Wyant 184; J. Conger 179. Senior Citizens #1 Senior 71-41; Butterfingers 68-44; Friends 67-45; Weiland 65-47; M-M’s 65­ 47; Rus's Harem 64=48; Sun Risers 62-50; Girrbach’s 61.5-50.5; Jesiek 61-51; Pin Pals 61-51; Woodmansee 59-53; I B's 58­ 54; King Pins 54.5-57.5; Early Risers 53­ 59; Hall's 51-61; Kuempel's 47.5-64.5: Schlachter's 33.5-78.5. Womens High Game • R. Kuempel 158; S. Merrill 167; G. Denny 155; J. Kasinsky 168; B. Hathaway 166; G. Otis 179; D. Bums 166; Y. Cheeseman 179: J. Gasper 179; J. Gasper 169; R. Murphy 163; C. Stuart 184; H. Service 160; E. Mesecar 168: M. Barnes 169; N. Brandt 156; T. Poll 175. Womens High Series - B. Hathaway 457; G. Otis 468; Y. Cheeseman 493; J. Gasper 489; R. Murphy 467; C. Stuart 521; E. Mesecar 454; T. Poll 466. Mens High Game - B. Brandt 157; L. Brandt 171; D. Hart 167; D. Walker 221; W Brodbock 164; D. Barnes 180; J. Beckwith 183; M. Schondelmayer 179; R. Bonnema 176; J. Keller 171; J VandenBurg 157; B Matlkotte 179; G. Waggoner 182; D. Edwards 182; B Terry 178; R. Nash 190; D. Stuart 161; B Adgate 173; R Weiland 167. Mens High Series - B. Brandt 460; L. vidcd for under Section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act, is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in most states, but the responsibility in Michi­ gan is delegated to the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality. "Receiving the grant is unusual in that ours is set up around political jurisdictions encompassing areas of two counties, where zoning is covered in two ways." Komheiser said. "Our project was different in that it was designed to involve government." Projects usually funded from the EPA and DEQ resource usually focus on particu­ lar watershed areas, such as the Dowagiac or Little Rapid rivers. Another feature that was unique about the proposed program was the premise that land use must be examined and regulated in order to protect waler quality. The first grant project was considered by the EPA and the MDEQ in Octoba i999 to be an experiment, with potential for serving as a model for the rest of the state. The original three-year grant through these agencies, $270,000 also was matched with $81,000 locally, much of which was in equivalent value of volunteer hours donated by residents in the Four Townships region. That grant will expire Sept. 30 of this year. The expected grant is for $210,000, with $70,000 in matching funds, which will start Oct. 1 and continue for two years. "Receiving this second grant is an indi­ cation thtre is a recognition of need for co­ operation between local governmental or­ ganizations and agencies, private citizens and environmental groups, and that there needs to be an investment of land use prac­ tices to adequately protect the water quality of specific bodies of waler.” Komheiser said. The current state of the grant application is that the MDEQ has recommended the proposal be approved by the EPA. which means it is likely to be approved, though the decision is not yet final. The second phase of the project will con­ tinue the goals already begun, which will be to continue the work with planning and zoning commissions in thiec townships, and with the Barry County Planning Com­ mission. which plans and zones in Barry Township. In the past three years the Four Town­ ships council has prepared many studies and guide books for use by governmental agencies, Komheiser explained. The mate­ rial* prepared arc open and available to the public, usually through placement in local libraries. But the second project will involve the public at a new level, and will advocate new materials and workshops for the citi­ zens at large. Other projects the Water Resources Council will be involved with is to work with the Southwest Michigan Land Conser­ vancy (SWMLC) to establish more conser­ vation easements within the Four Township region. Grants obtained from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation arc helping with a Natural Features Inventory, which includes the examination and recording of animals, plants and natural communities that may be endangered, threatened, or al risk. To de­ cide what features most need identification, well qualified people will be enlisted to complete the inventory. "If you don't know what you've got. you don't know how to protect it. " Komheiser said. The FTWRC will then make the infor­ mation available to the township or county governmental unit to help prioritize land use, and environmental protection meas­ ures. Another kind of community support has come from the Kellogg Biological Station in Ross Township. Komheiser said. He said the organization has virtually allowed the Four Townships Council to use its facilities as a base at no charge, and has often pro­ vided supportive services and materials as well. This is a kind of community oriented partnership which often goes unrecognized, but helps make worthwhile achievements possible. Officers were not elected, but are ex­ pected to be as follows: president, Kenneth Komheiser: vice president. Wes Knollcnberg; secretary. Dean Solomon, and treas­ urer. Diana Langshaw. Citizens who would like to get involved with the FTWRC or projects, may get in­ formation from web site: http.7/-community. mlive.com/cc/4twrc or email ftwrc^ aol.com. Phone Dean Solomon at 1­ 800-521-2619. extension 221. Brandt 452; D. Hart 465; D. Walker 492; D. Barnes 534; J. Beckwith 505; R. Bonnema 479; D. Edwards 507; B. Terry 471; R. Nash 503; D. Stuart 475. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 72 1/2; Who's Up 65 1/2; Threesome 62 1/2; Hastings Bowl 59; Brown and Sons 54; King Pins 52 1/2; Just Us 48; Middle Lakers 48: Tweety and the Gang 44. Wojnen’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 211-604; F. Haynes 222-578; S. VandenBurg 197-558; L. Jackson 193-517; M. Hodges 177-480; C. Swinkunas 153­ 455; S. Teunessen 162-454; L. McClelland 159-447; J. Gasper 222; S. Merrill 187; H. Service 162; L. Miller 147; C. Lewis 130; S. Cooley 122; B. Hard 112. Men’s Good Games and Series - K. De Vault 212-579; C Haywood 178-460; C. Mugridge 183; Jr. Haynes 145. Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 77-39; Seebers 74.5­ 41.5; Haircare 68-48; Eye & E.N.T. 64-52; Mace's 61-55; Railroad St. Mill 61-55; Girrbach’s 56.5-59.5. High Games & Series - B. Hathaway 180. J. Kasinsky 159; J. Petengill 164; L. Elliston 184-524; K. Becker 193-550; G. Potter 186; C. Falconer 180; R. Murphy 164; G. Kienutske 173; D. Seeber 178; C. Bonnema 160. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 28.5-15.5; Consumers Concrete 28-16; Plumb's 27-17; Hastings City Bank 27-17; Allstate 24-20; Viking 21-23; Yan­ kee Zephyr 15.5-28.5; Bye 5-39. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Thompson 194; P. Scobey 212-603; D. Blakely 228; B. Christie 179-478; M. Yost 188; L. Porter 237; R. O'Keefe 222. Women’s High Games & Series - J. Cements 190; M. Kirchen 200-546; A. Larsen 192. Recreation Bowling Freeport Elevator 27; Kevin’s Kronies 25; The Kronchers 24 and Hastings Bowl 20. High Games & Series - B. Barkhuff 200; S. Anger 233-573; J. Knauss 217-525; G. Mesecar Jr. 266-597; K. Phenix 207­ 574. Gregg Mesecar Jr. wins a prize from ABC for his 266 game, which was over 100 pins above his average. GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS IT’S CALLED THE DODGE MARCH MATCHUP GUESS WHEN IT ENDS. Now through March, put up to ^1,000 down* on a Dodge Ram, Durango, or Stratus and we’ll match it. Dodge Match: $l,000 $l,000 Total Down Payment: $2,000 Your Down Payment; GREAT PROTECTION. GREATVALUE YOUTH VOLLEYBALL, Plus continued from page 12 Wilson (3 pts.). Team aces came from: Natalie Pennington (2), Mallori Spoilstra, Katie Trahan, Kim Van­ nocker. Kelly Wilson and Krystal Pond all had once ace each. The team spikes came from Nicole Cordray (I). Jodi Jolley (2), Natalie Pennington (3). Krystal Pond (2) and Kelly Wilson (1). The Hastings 8th grade lady Saxons of the blue team ended their season by beating Mid­ dleville 15-2. 15-1 and 8-15. They had 8 wins and 5 losses for the season. Great teamwork blue team. Our scorers were: Lauren Azevedo (4 pts.); Kaila Burch (2 pts.); Emily Haney (6 pts.); Jodi Jolley (5 pts.); Natalie Pennington (3 pts ); Brooklyn Pierce (2 pts.); Krystal Pond (5 pts.); Mallori Spoilstra (2 pts.); Katie Trahan (2 pts.); Kim Vannocker (5 pts.); Danniell Wilkins (I pt.); Kelly Wilson (2 pts.) The team spikes came from Jodi Jolley (5); Brooklyn Pierce (I), Krystal Pond (2), Tasia Thompson (I). Kelly Wilson (I). To end our season with aces were: Katie Tra­ han (3). Kim Vannocker (1). Krystal Pond (2); Brooklyn Pierce (1), Natalie Pennington (1); Jodi Jolley (2). Emily Haney (10), Lauren Azevedo (2). Generous Cash Allowances1 7 years or 100,000 miles" Engine protection • Transmission protection Ford, GM, and Toyota don’t match it. or Low Financing" GREAT PRODUCTS. ’Residency restrictions apply. Matching offer in lieu of national cash allowance on Stratus and Ram. Must take retail delivery by 4/1/02. •‘T^yearor 100.000-mile powertrain pledge on all Dodge vehicles. See dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. Nontransferable. a deductible applies. Offer ends 3/31/02. ’From *1,000 to *2.500. depending on model. Cash allowance cannot be used for matching down payment. ’’Financing for qualified buyers. ,lOn. SEE YOUR DODGE DEALER TODAY s-’ ADODi4 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of HAROLD GURD AND MAXIE LOUISE GURD FAMILY TRUST, dated May 14, 1993. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Maxie Gurt, who lived at 7495 Cedar Creek Road. De'ton. Ml 49046 died 2122102. leaving a certain trust under the name of HAROLD GURD AND MAXIE LOUISE GURD FAMILY TRUST, dated May 14. 1993, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and John Scarbrough and Karen Scarbrough were named as the co-trustees serv­ ing at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that ail claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to John Scarbrough and Karen Scarbrough the named trustee at 9384 Lost Trail Drive. Delton, Michigan. 49046 within 4 months after the date of publication ol this notice. Date 3/11/02. DAVID H TRIPP 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 616 945-9585 John Scarbrough and Karen Scarbrough 9384 Lost Trail Dnve Delton. Ml 49046 (3/21) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of JULIUS E. SIEGERT TRUST OF THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1990 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. JULIUS E SIEGERT. who lived at: 5422 LONG LAKE ROAD. DOWLING. MICHIGAN 49046 died NOVEMBER 14 . 2001. leaving a certain trust under the name of JULIUS E SIEGERT TRUST OF THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL 1990. wherein the decedent was the Settlor and SUSAN '.ENTZ was named as the trustee serving at the time ol or as a result of the decedents death Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or agamst the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to SUSAN LENTZ the named trustee at 821 HOBBS. DELTON. MICHIGAN 49046. within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 3/14/02 DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 6’6045 9585 SUSAN LENTZ 821 HOBBS DELTON. Ml 49046 (3/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer (onginal mortgagors) to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998. and recorded on May 18. 1998 in Barry County Records. Michigan. and re-recorded on July 26. 2001 in Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company Of California. NA . As Custodian Of Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 16/100 dollars ($101.056 16). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale cor.tained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby gsven that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on May 2. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot No 13 ol Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat th-reo! as recordc-d in Uber 2 of Plats on page 1. Also Lot No 32 of Shore Acres Plat Numbei 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: March 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118329 Stallions (4/18) Proudly introducing— Come join us for some 1 HKHke'sUmkl Thvrsmv, Mana/ 27,2002,8 pm.-12 hidmcht 16"deluxeptnajust $14.75 v Pitchers of Bud-Bud Light $6.50 , BEST burgm!! ■ 606 S. Whitmore Road Hastings • 945-5499 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wil conduct a put*: tearing on April IS, 2002. at 7M p.m. in the Community Room ol the Courts & Law Bunding located at 220 West Court St. in Hastings. Mich The subject ol the public hearing will be the consideration ol the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-2-2002 Request to rezone property In Section 24 ol Woodland Township (see below) Commencing st the West quarter post ol Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 7 West; thence South on the West section line. 660 00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds East. 150 00 feet to the place of beginning ol this description, thence continuing North 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds East parallel with the East and West quarter line 724 50 feet: thence South on the East line ot the West 53 rods. 922 11 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds West. 724 50 feet Io the East right ol way Ime ol highway M-66; thence North on same. 924 70 leet: to the place ot beginning Being 15.36 acres Robert Sprinkle HASTINGS - Robert C. McCollum, age 72 of Hastings, died suddenly Monday. March 18. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born January ll, 1930 in Plainfield Township. Michigan, the youngest of 11 children, the son of William and Pearl (Hacker) McCollum. He attended Middleville schools. He moved to Hastings in his teen years, he began working for Voyle English at his gas station. Bob held a variety of jobs including. Middleville Engineering, Bradford Whiles, owning and operating the Triangle Gas Station which later was named Ken and Bob's Station. Middlevilla Inn. and retiring from the city of Hastings Streets Department in 1976. He married Patricia H. Tasker September 19. 1973. Bob was always active and competitive; playing football in high school, coaching women's softball teams, playing cards, and as he walked nine miles daily. He enjoyed life with his family and many friends. He's known in the community as "Mr. Bob" to the children who he always had candy, gum or a dime to give them. He was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church and the Hastings Moose Lodge. Bob is survived by his wife. Pal of 29 yean; daughters. Mary (Larry) Gilley of Paw Paw. Diane Eggers of Allegan; step­ daughter. Chelie (Ken) Kenyon of Delton; grandchildren. Jessica McCollum of New York, Samantha and Charlie Eggers, Steven. Scott and Kenny, Justin and Josh Gilley; brother. Harry (Wilma) McCollum of Nashville qnd Benita Springs, Fla.; sisters, Margaret Mullen and Ruth (Ernest) Miller both of Hastings; many nieces and nephews; in-laws; dose friends and church family. Bob was prccedeo in death by his parents; « son. George; brothers. Tom. George, Jim and Glen, sisters, Laura and Alice. Visitation will be held Thursday. March 21. 2002 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00­ 8:00 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, Much 22. 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Rev. Dan Graybill officiating. Memorials can be made to the Hastings Free Methodftt Church Building fund or Charity of your choice. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. RAISE EXTRA CASH FAST! Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at.. 945-9554 FROM AR (Agricuhi rst Rural Residential) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) All ot the above mentioned property is located m Barry County. Michigan Notice of Public Hearing for A-2-2002 DELTON - Robert Sprinkle, age 83. of Delton, went to be with his Savior March 19, 2002. He was born May 20. 1918 in Champaign. Illinois, the son of Harry and Amanda (Reighberg) Sprinkle and was a 1936 graduate of Champaign High School. Mr. Sprinkle owned and operated Sprinkle Plumbing and Heating in Champaign for thirty years, before retiring to the Delton area in 1978. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and growing and showing gladiolus. He was President of the Kalamazoo Valley Gladiolus Society and was a past president of the National Gladiolus Society. Mr. Sprinkle played semi-professional baseball and enjoyed being a little league coach for many years. He was a faithful se'vant of the Lord at Cedar Creek Bible Church. On January 3, 1985. in Delton, he married Marjorie M. Tack, who survives. He is also survived by children. Terry Westgate of Coldwaler. MI., Sallie (Alton) Graves and Robert (Mary) Tack both of Delton; his brother, Harold E. (Dorothy) Sprinkle of Joliet, IL.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Sprinkle. Jr. in 1985: and a daughter, Lee Anne Gross in 1989. The family will receive visitors Thursday. March 21, 2002 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. and 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the williunsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Funeral services will be conducted Friday. March 22, 2002 u 11:00 A.M. U Cedar Creek Bible Church, 9213 Cedar Creek Rd.. Delton, Pastors Brent Branham and Robert Norton officiating. Interment at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Manorial contributions to Cedar Creek Bible Church or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Service, Borgess Health Alliance will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton Lorene R. Kaechele LEIGHTON TWP. - Lorene R. Kaechele. age 85, of Leighton Township, Wayland, went to be with the Lord Sunday. March 17, 2002. Mrs. Lorene R. Kaechele was bom March 31, 1916, in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the daughter of David and Rose (Steeby) Thaler. She was raised in Leighton Township and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1933 and attended Davenport College in Grand Rapids. She was married to Glenn R. Kaechele on Dec. 27, 1937. Mrs. Lorene R. Kaechele was a lifetime active member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, enjoyed flowers, gardening and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Glenn R. Kaechele and son-in-law, John W. Smith. She is survived by two sons, David (Sharon) Kaechele of Caledonia and Richard (Pam) Kaechele of Levinown, Pa.; three daughters, Vivian (Jack) Bruin of Gobles, Mary Kaechele of Kalamazoo, and Margaret Smith of East Jordan; 11 grand­ children; five great grandchildren; one sis­ ter, Maxine (James) Jackson of Wayland; one brother, Theron (Lois) Thaler of Wayland; two sisters-in-law, Lila Thaler of Lowell and Marian Tobin of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 19. 2002 al the Leighton United Methodist Church. Rev. Ray Townsend and Rev. Ken Vaught officiated. Interment at Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the CFA Class of Leighton United Methodist Church or the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. SUBSCRIBE TODAY to The BANNER! Call 616-945-9554 $a$ting£ Op Bank April 18, 2002 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ bally or m Writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948­ 4820. The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W Stale St m Hastings. Mich., between the hours ol 8 am to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 tor further inionnation The County ol Barry will provide necessary auxiliary ads and services, such as signers lor the heanng impaired and audiotapes ol printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetingheanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County ol Barry Individuals with disabilities requmng auxilary aids or services should contact the County ol Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State St- SENIOR LOAN OFFICER Hastings City Bank, a community b"nk established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Wc arc currently looking for a Senior Loan Officer to join our team. Senes as the liaison to branch lenders regarding loan policies and practices. Recommends and implements improvements to lending policies and procedures. Participates in sales calling program. Interviews loan applicants and underwrites all types of retail loans, including consumer and mortgage loans. Must be proficient with loan doc­ umentation software. Five plus years of progressive retail lending experience is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings MI 49058 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk EOE/M-F 3 HASTINGS - Gary L. Hill, age 63, of Hastings, died Wednesday. March 13. 2002 at his residence. He was bom Nov. 13, 1938 in Nashville, the son of Donald “Tip and Lucille (Penfold) Hill. He graduated from Olivet High School in 1958. Gary served in the United States Navy. He married Dawn I. Howard Jan. 5. 1965. Gary was self-employed, repairing elec­ tronics most of his life. He also owned the Hastings Cinema Theater for eight years, and retired in 1991 due to health reasons. He was an amateur radio operator, enjoyed fishing, restoring cars, doing yard work and being with his grandchildren. Memberships include the Bedford Masons. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife. Dawn I. Hill of Hastings; daughters, Tracy (Justin) Park of Battle Creek. Valiore (Jim) Lyons of Stanwood; son, Wayne (special friend. Mary) Hill of Morley; grandchildren. Austin Pesch, Dallas Pesch. Chlo’e Park, John Lyons, Ana Lyons, Renae Lyons; brothers, Donald (Marilyn) Hill of Florida. Jerry (Joy) Hill of Battle Creek; sister, Jackie McKinny of Tenn. Funeral services were held Friday, March 15, 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. John E. Hetherington offici­ ated. Burial at Wilcox Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry County Humane Society or American Heart Association. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ross J. Markle CHARLO1 I t - Ross J. Markle, age 81, of Charlotte, died Monday. March 11.2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Markle was bom in Bad Axe, MI. on March 9, 1921, the son of Wallace and Katherine (Graham) Markle. He attended area schools and graduated from Bad A«e High School in 1938. After graduation he began a career as a bus driver for Indian Trails. After his retire­ ment from bus driving, he moved to Arizona where he married Marjorie Browne in 1987 in Bullhead City, Arizona. They moved back to the Charlotte area in 1996. He enjoyed golf, fishing, walking the dogs, driving bus and being a driver for the Amish in the area. He he survived by his wife, Marjorie Markle of Charlotte, MI; son, David (Faith) Markle of Hartsville, S.C.; daughters, Megan Markle and Trudy Arrigoni, both of San Francisco, CA; sister. Pauline Houston of Port Huron. MI; stepson, William (Donna) Hess of Charlotte. MI; stepdaugh­ ter, Robin (Bob) Keech of Lakeview, Ml; two step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wallace and Katherine (Graham) Markle; sister, Irene; and brothers, Ray and Earl. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Lester DeGroot offi­ ciating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Nashville Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Elsie Mary Smith CHARLOTTE - Elsie Mary Smith, 73. of Charlotte. Mich., died Thursday. March 14, 2002. Miss Smith was born Dec. 4. 1928. in Benton Township. Mich., the daughter of Joseph F. and Mary Anna (Vrbensky) Smith. Elsie graduated from Charlotte High School in 1946 and earned a degree from the Lansing Secretarial School. She was a bank teller for Union Federal Savings and Loan in Lansing before she retired in 1981. She was a forma member of the Denise Business Sorority and member of Si Mary Catholic Church. She took an interest in all of ha great nieces and nephews She is survived by her mother. Mary A. Smith; sisters. Frances Madry of Charlotte. Anne (Gerald) Kent of Nashville. Mary (Donald) Wadsten of Southfield; nieces and nephews. Mary (Glenn) Shook. Kristine (Jeff) Hynes. Teresa (Tom) Gloden. John (Denise) Kent; great nieces and nephews. Joseph and Glenn Shook. Stephanie and Kelly Hynes, Rebecca and Jennifer Kent and Kiel and Bren Gloden. She was preceded in death by ha father Joseph Smith in 1957 and brotha-in-law, Louis Madry in 2000. Funeral Mass was held Monday. March 18. 2002 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Father Denis R. Spitzley celebrated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Mich Furtha information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray _______ Funeral Home, Charlotte. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21. 2002 - Page 15 Area students win honors at Science Olympiad Students from Hastings. Delton and Mid­ dleville placed first, second or third in a number of events at the annual Michigan Region 10 Science Olympiad March 16 at Kellogg Community College. High school and middle school students from six counties gathered on the KCC campus for the event. Teams from Portage Central High School and Holland Christian Middle School took first place in the Olym­ piad. Second- and third-place winners in the high school division were Holland Chris­ tian High School and Allegan High School, respectively. Second- and third-place win­ ners in the middle school division were Wayland Union Middle School and Harper Creek Junior High. The top two teams in each division will participate in state competition later in the spring at Michigan State University. Placing first in individual events were: • Stephanie Buck and Mike Nitz, Hast­ ings High School, for Cell Biology • Brad Wills and Rachel Newton, Hast­ ings High School, for Rocks and Minerals • Stephanie Buskirk and John Coolidge. Hastings High School, for Wright Stuff Placing second in individual events were: • Jen Piccard and Ashley Ballard. Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, for Chemistry Lab • Brian Doozan and Dan Hodges, Hast­ ings High School, for Reach for the Stars • Keri Beertema and Nicole Marzic, Del­ ton Kellogg Middle School, for Road Scholar Placing third in individual events were: • John Kinney and Jordan Kimble. Hast­ ings High School, for Boomilevcr • Kaluigh DePew and Sarah Freeman, Thomapple Kellogg High School, for CowA-Bungee • Stephanie Buck and Stephanie Buskirk. Hastings High School, for Disease Detec­ tive • Tricia Nelson. Nick Roskam and Mel­ ody Welton. Thornapple Kellogg High School, for Mission Possible • Nick Roskam. Thomapple Kellogg High School, for Robot Ramble • Jessica Julius and Brent Joyce, Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, for Sounds of Music Applications available for Women's Education Coalition Grant The Women's Education Coalition (WEC) is currently accepting applications for educational grants to be made this sum­ mer for the 2002-03 academic year. Women residing in /Xllegan. Barry. Cal­ houn, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Bu­ ren counties are eligible to apply for finan­ cial assistance for part-time or full-time study. Application deadline is May 15. The WEC program provides renewable grants to adult women who have had a sig­ nificant break in their education and can demonstrate how post-high school educa­ tion will help them attain increased finan­ cial independence. Women may enroll or already be enrolled at the institution of their choice in any educational curriculum or program or professional development op­ portunity which leads to employment or improved employment. Priority is given to LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conoibons of a mortgage made by Lenny L Gajeski (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 7. 2000, and recorded on March 8. 2000 in Barry County Records, Michigan. and was assigned by Mid mortgagee to the Midfirst Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated October 8. 2001. which was recorded cn November 26. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 00/100 doHars ($88,662 00). including inter­ est at 8.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and ’ne statut .* in such case made and provided, not-ce is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the modgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on Apnf 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2/3 of Lot 108 of the city, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber A of plats, on Page 1 being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors herein by deed being recorded simultaneously herewith; this being a purchase money mortgage given to secure the purchase price of the above desenbed premises The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaU be 30 days from the date of such sale Detel March 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys and Counselor:. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *200213265 Gators (4/11) THINK (QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 underemployed working mothers. This program is the only one of its kind in southwest Michigan to provide signifi­ cant support for tuition, fees, books, child care, transportation and education needs of non-traditional women students. There is no maximum or minimum award, and grant recipients may apply to renew their awards as long as they arc in good standing at their educational institution and continue to demonstrate need. Each applicant is asked to provide a statement of goals, a personal work history, letters of recommendation and financial in­ formation that demonstrates the need for fi­ nancial assistance. The selection committee also looks at any special circumstances which impact the applicant's ability to fi­ nance her education. The Women's Education Coalition is a cooperative venture of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc.; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Kalamazoo Network: and the YWCA of Kalamazoo in partnership with the Kala­ mazoo Community Foundation. Information about the program is avail­ able from financial aid offices of area col­ leges and universities, local social service agencies and coalition member organiza­ tions. Applications may be obtained by writing or calling the Kalamazoo Commu­ nity Foundation at 151 South Rose Street, Suite 332, Kalamazoo. Ml 49007. phone (616)381-4416. £ake. Odessa The concert of Lakewood High School musicians, vocal and instrumental, who earned #1 ratings in district competition will be tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church. Parents, family members and others are welcome to attend. There is no fee. but there will be opportuni­ ty to contribute to music programs, as is the custom at school performances. The Ionia County immunization clinic will be held Wednesday. March 27. in the basement of Central UMC. The hours are from 9 until 11:30 a.m. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday. March 30, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are more than halfway through March. This means that all artificial flowers at Lakeside Cemetery are to be removed by March 31. according to an Odessa Township cemetery ordinance. The rules are posted along the driveways. Geraldine Klahn, who has resided at River Inn Adult Foster Care in recent months, fell Wednesday and broke her hip and shoulder. She underwent surgery at Pennock Hospital that night. Definite progress is being made on the lube place on M-50 between Graham Floor Coverings and the Marathon gas station/convenience store. Excavations and footings were in place last week and piles of concrete, blocks were on site. Geraldine Klahn was moved Monday this week to Laurels of Sandy Creek at 425 E. Elm St. in Wayland 49348. She will then be nearer her daughter. Barbara, and husband, Dick Graef, at Byron Center. Virginia Yonkers was moved Friday from Blodgett Hospital to Mary Free Bed for weeks of therapy. She is in a “halo" to keep her neck immobile. The directors of the local historical soci­ ety met Monday. March 18. They have selected a lighthouse lodging for the grand prize for Depot day 2002. The plant sale set for May 11 will have spirea, hollyhocks, purple lilacs and Rose of Sharon for sale. The local historical society met Thursday, March 14, with 26 present. President John Waite acknowledged two important items. First there was the accep­ tance of the recommendation of the build­ ing committee that the building project become an official part of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Then he invited Fred Wiselogle to join him up front. The first gift from out of town toward the building project came from Peg Wiselogle Haskins in honor of her falter. This is toward the building of a replica freight house to be situated north of the existing depot. The second was Pam Swiler. repre­ senting the Ionia County Genealogical Society. The ICGS has for two years given the equivalent of $1 per member toward the building fund. In addition, the ICGS has pledged $5,000 for the fund. Proceeds of an index book to be published will go toward NOTICE this goal. Member Elaine Garlock gave a review of the history of gardening with par­ allels in the history of the Hebrew people, the Egyptians, the North American native peoples with their cultivation of certain grains and foodstuffs. Some food grains have been identified as far back as 4.000 B.C. Since North America was populated after 1400 by Europeans, it is natural that the immigrants brought seeds from their homelands. Surprisingly though, items such as potatoes, tobacco, varieties of beans, com were then introduced to Europe by traders. Sunday's Grand Rapids Press carried a lengthy obituary for Dr. Thomas Reed of California, who died on March 3. He was 83. He had graduated from the University of Michigan with his first degree and with his doctor of medicine degree after which he served in World War II training medics for battlefield service. He and others of his company were then sent to Washington state, poised to go to Japan. However, each week the move was cancelled and he did not get there until 60 years later. He is sur­ vived by his three daughters. Jan Reed Smith of Lake Odessa. Diane Terito and Karen Talcott. He ha' two Talcott grand­ daughters and his sons-in-law. His surviv­ ing siblings are Mary Davison of Grand Rapids, Paul of Arizona and Robert of Holland. A private burial service is to be in August in Lake Odessa alongside his late wife, Gerri, and an infant daughter. The local Arts of Commission will have an Irish Dinner Dance in early April, with the ambulance crew serving the meal. The Ionia Sentinel carried a weekend ad announcing the purchase of Cook Funeral homes, both on Rich Street and the Myers Chapel on East Main by SchraubenLehman of Portland. The affiliation will take place Thursday. Mach 28. and the names will continue as Cook Funeral Homes and Myers Memorial Chapel. Randall Cook will remain as the chapel manger. The owners will then represent 75 years of combined funeral experience. Next week is Holy Week on the Christian calendar. A Good Friday service will be held at Central YMC at I p.m. Friday. March 29. The speaker will be Rev Roberta Shaffer of the Woodgrove Christian Parish. Other Lakewood area pas­ tors will take part. Lakewood UMC will host an early service at 7 a.m. followed by breakfast, for which reservations are neces­ sary. Dr. Donald Ferris will bring the mes­ sage and his church will provide special music. Many churches will hold Maundy Thursday sen ices. Some will have meals and others will observe communion. Schools here will be on vacation all of next week. Memorial sen ices were held Friday evening at 6 p.m. at Bowne Center UMC for Anthony Hav lik of 84th Street. He was preceded by this wife, the former Harriet Haskell, in November. Harriet was a grudurte of Western Michigan and he was at Michigan State University, after which he taught vocational agriculture at Concord and he was then with Consumers Power Company, working in Kent and Ottawa counties. After that, he was an independent electrical contractor. His first daughter. Helen, is pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Daughter Nancy is the wife of Dayle Garlock at Atlanta (Mich.) where he is district manager of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In season. Nancy helps him by counting teeth on deer brought in for check­ ing. Son Bill lives at the family home since moving there to care for his parents. Son Bruce is in Sa.« Francisco and son Bob is in Los Angeles. Karl and Julie Klynstra attended the sen ice. which was in their for­ mer church. Business news m the G.R. Press included an item that eye doctors Michael Flohr and Kyle Booher of Thomapple Ophthalmol­ ogy are opening a practice in a strip mall on W. Main in Lowell. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: M u» Ml. > P 3 E HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold the March 26. 2002 meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, Ml. All Interested individu­ als are encouraged to attend. NURSES TenderCare Hastings has openings available for part-time 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts. Also available is a 2nd & 3rd shift full-time position. SS P z o o Io 1 z - E g E «-2! 2 3 EgeS $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING, WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 114 MILE SOUTH OF E.W BLISS _________ 616^45-5607_________ APPLY IN PERSON AT: TENDERCARE HASTINGS 240 E. North Street Hastings. MI 49058 Sy Distinctively Different Experiences for Observing p Holt/ Week and Easterl THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 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March 21.2002 COURT NEWS: A 20-ycar-old Nashville woman who pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court last month to grabbing her threemonth-old daughter and squeezing the child hard enough to break several bones was sentenced March 7 to serve one year in jail. Carrie Snell of Thornapple Lake Road is accused of inflicting the injuries between Aug. 1 and Aug. 21. 2001. in Castleton Township. She was also ordered to serve three years on probation and was ordered to pay S1.000 court costs and to seek counseling as directed as part of her conviction of sec­ ond degree child abuse. She will be al­ lowed to perform communit) service work in lieu of her court costs, was ordered to complete counseling, to obtain a job. to complete her high school education and not to engage in assaultive behavior. She is allowed contact with the victim only as ordered by the Family Independ­ ence Agency. "To some, with (Snell having) no (crimi­ nal) history, it may seem quite harsh.” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. "But considering the victim is an infant. I'd ask the court to impose 12 months.” When defense attorney Kathryn Russell called the recommendation "surprising,” Judge James Fisher asked why. "We’re fortunate we aren’t attending this child’s funeral,” said the judge Russell told the court her client is under- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! / <//• /still l.tisl X / iHtltd 2 BEDROOM APART­ MENT, garage, laundry hookup, no pets or smoking, $525 + deposit. (616)948-2606 SET OF KEYS lost in the Lake Odessa area, reward if found. (616)374-8905 ask for Pat Rhsiness Services Wanted ASSET PROTECTION, TRUSTS. TAX & FINAN­ CIAL CONSULTANT. FFR (616)299-0757. WANTED: SOMEONE TO stay with 80yr old man, w/driver's license. Room and board. 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"There is still a possibility she’s never go­ ing to get her child back. That depends on things she’s supposed to do. If she doesn’t go to county mental health, she’s going to get her child taken away.” Russel) said her client has said. “1 should have asked for help” and that "she’s very remorseful.” Because the child is in the temporary custody of the state through the Family In­ dependence Agency, Snell and her husband also are required to pay child support to the State of Michigan. “She is keeping up to show she is able to support her child,” said Russell, with Snell adding: “I know I made a very big mis­ take.” “Some are very hard to undo,” said Fisher. “I’m concerned that the damage has been done. I’m not convinced it's in the child’s best interest to be in your custody. There has to be sanctions fc r ionieone who caused injury to a defenseless infant." Referring to the probation department’s pre-sentence investigation, Fisher said Snell apparently lacks “insight into the depth of the problems you have caused." The injuries were discovered Aug. 21 at 11:39 p.m. when Snell took the child to Pennock Hospital where the healing of six ribs, a thigh bone and lower leg bone were d tccted by x-ray, said police. According to a report by Det. Sgt. David Oakland of the Barry County Sheriffs Of­ fice, Snell took her only child to Pennock Hospital because she had been vomiting, was eating very little food and was “fussy." “Doctors said rib fractures in a threemonth-old were ,highly suspicious," re­ ported Oakland, who said the injuries are believed to have occurred three weeks be­ fore the baby was taken to the hospital. "Abuse and neglect proceedings arc oc­ curring now," said assistant Prosecutor Re­ becca Hawkins. “The parents have to meet certain criteria before they can have her back." Snell and her husband allegedly told three different stories of how the injuries might have happened before Snell con­ fessed. “She stated she started to have mood swings during her pregnancy,” Oakland re­ ported, “and that it just got worse. She said when this happened, it was the worst that it has ever been as far as being mad.” Snell originally was charged with first degree child abuse, a 15-year felony, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of sec­ ond degree child abuse in exchange for the more serious charge being dropped. In other recent court business: • Lisa Hovinga, 33, of Middleville, who was accused by the judge of “corrupting children” and of being “the Grinch that stole Christmas" by Cruz after she and a minor boy allegedly broke into the homes of two people she knew and stole checks and Christmas gifts last fall was given until April 11 to come up with $11,000 restitu­ tion. “This is not the highlight of her life,” said defense attorney David Koons. “She’s had a drug problem and mental health prob­ lems which started with illegal drugs. She’s sorry for the pain she caused. She doesn’t have the funds to pay the restitution, she and her husband have joint assets.” One of (he victims told the court that she would disagree with giving Hovinga five years on probation to pay back what she stole, which included a family heirloom ring which has never been recovered. “She stole this stuff from me in one day,” said the woman. “Why should I have to wait five years to get it back?” “(She) makes an excellent point," said Fisher. “I’m going to put her in prison if she doesn’t pay.” Koons said his client has previously filed for bankruptcy and may not be able to liq­ uidate assets. The victim had written a letter to Fisher explaining that Hovinga has been made out to be the victim rather than herself. “To this point, that’s how (other victim) and I both feel,” she said. “I understand that and it distresses me,” said Fisher. The woman told the court that she was friends with Hovinga’s parents and that “I loved Lisa,” and “In a way, I’m guilty be­ cause I’ve been so trusting." Hovinga stole from the woman while she was housesitting for the victim. She had been the previous baby-sitter for the other victim The other victim told the court that her bank is out $3,200 and another $1,500 was covered by her credit card company. The merchants who accepted the forged checks arc also victims, she said, noting that her own credit has been damaged as a result. “I’d like to see her prosecuted to the full­ est extent,” one woman said. For the October incident in Yankee Springs Township, Hovinga was charged with and pleaded guilty to second degree home invasion and uttering and publishing. For the December break-in, also in Yan­ kee Springs Township, Hovinga was charged with and pleaded guilty to second degree home invasion and inducing a minor See COURT NEWS, page 17 POLICE BEAT: Man arrested, charged In teen drowning BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 24-year-old Battle Creek man has been charged with pro­ viding the alcohol which led to lhe Nov. 16 drowning of 16-year-old Justin Chase of Battle Creek on Fine Lake. Jamie Sells was arraigned March 7 on one count of furnishing alcohol to a minor causing death when 10 percent of a $7,500 bond was set and posted. He is also charged as a habitual offender, according to court records. Sells is accused of providing alcohol to four other teens during a gathering that night on Fine Lake when the group used a paddle boat to take a ride on the foggy walers at about 3 a.m. Neighbors were awakened to the sounds of voices calling for help, and resident Marc Hatton responded by pulling Sells from the water where he was clinging to the sinking water craft. One of the teens had disembarked on shore before it began to sink white two others swam to safety after the boat began to submerge. Chase's body was found at about 10:15 a.m. by police divers the next day. An April 19 pre-exam hearing is scheduled to take place in Barry County District Court. Sells has also pleaded not guilty to one count of domestic violence for allegedly strik­ ing his grandmother on Feb. 5. He is free on $2300 bond on that charge awaiting an April 19 pretrial hearing. Negligent homicide charged in fatality YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man who allegedly drove his truck across the center line of Patterson Road near Bass Road March 6 killing Wayland man Philip McKiernan has been charged with negligent homicide. Joseph Michael Myers was arrested and arraigned on the felony charge Tuesday wh<' i $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set. An April 10 pre-exam hearing was scheduled to take place in Barry County District Court. Officers hurt while nabbing fugitive NASHVILLE - Police dispatched to a possible breaking and entering in an apartment on North Main Street March 16 suffered some scrapes and bruises but were able to cap­ ture a man wanted by Colorado authorities, according to Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes. Bames said James Christopher Votruba, 27, of East Lansing, fled the residence upon their arrival by leaping onto a balcony and then to the sidewalk below in his bare feet. Officers left the residence but said they spotted Votruba returning to the apartment where he had apparently been allowed to visit by the residents. Police returned to the apartment in time to see Votruba flee through a side window and jump onto a garage roof before fleeing on foot, again injuring himself on the land­ ing. Bames said. “I took off running around the comer and there was a parked car there, and I bumped my leg into it,” said Bames. Meanwhile, Deputies Chris Yonkers and Nick Siefcrt suffered cuts and bruises when they tackled Votruba, said Bames. “They caught him and they all went to the ground," said Bames. All four men were treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. Votruba is charged in Barry County with resisting and obstructing police. He is also wanted on unknown charges in Colorado where he is expected to be extradited, Bames said. Drugs, weapons net four arrests CARLTON TOWNSHIP - Troopers investigating a domestic violence complaint Feb. 28 were asked by the alleged perpetrator to go down the road to his brother’s home and ask him to watch his children white he goes to jail. But when officers arrived at the second residence, they found a large amount of proc­ essed marijuana, seeds, cigarettes, smoking pipes and a pistol, police said. Charges are pending against the homeowner and three of his friends who were at the home, found also to be in possession of marijuana, troopers said. Upon further investigation, police searched the home of the fourth man at the home that day, Lonnie Barlow, 34, where they allegedly found an assault rifle, shotguns, pis­ tols and rifles, said police. Barlow was charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana, felony firearms and was arraigned March 1. He is free on 10 percent of $4,000 bond awaiting an April 5 preliminary examination. Two men accused in home invasion MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - Two homeless men arc facing felony charges for al­ legedly breaking into a Maple Grove Township home March 14 and stealing guns, a gun case, beer and a rake, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. “The victim had knowledge that the suspects were at his house the day before the break-in,” said police. Troopers later locatAl Jeffrey William Vogel, 42, and his alleged accomplice, Johnny Ray Milter, 38, in the Nashville area. Both men are charged with one count each of first degree home invasion, receiving and concealing stolen firearms, using a firearm in the commission of a felony and with being habitual offenders. Vogel is lodged in the Barry County Jail on $60,000 bond white Miller is lodged on $20,000 bond awaiting March 27 pre-exam hearings. Police are also seeking warrants for a third suspect. “Police located the missing weapon case from the woods,” said police. “The weapons were not recovered. We presume they were traded for drugs." Man attempts suicide after police chase ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Michigan State Police trooper asked to help lo­ cate an intoxicated, suicidal man March 6 found himself involved in a high-speed chase which ended when the man drove his car into a tree in front of his own house, according to the Michigan State Police. Trooper Kelly Linebaugh was told by the family that the man planned to kill himself if he were to be located by police. Linebaugh found the man's car parked a the Gun Lake boat launch at ?bout 8 p.m., but the man immediately sped off, the officer reported. Using lights and sirens, Linebaugh gave chase, reaching speeds of up to 90 mph north on Patterson Road, cast on M-179, south on Briggs Road, east on Gun Lake Road, south on Yankee Springs Road, west on Wildwood Road. The man allegedly disregarded stop signs and nearly lost control on several occasions before leading the officer back to the suspect’s own home on Dennison Road. “When we came to his residence, he swerved directly into a tree in front of his resi­ dence,” said Linebaugh, with another officer adding, “He was going to kill himself and make sure the family saw it." The man was found slouched but not seriously hurt inside the car. He was taken to Spectrum Hospital for treatment before being admitted to a mental hospital after he con­ fessed to trying to kill himself, police said. , �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 21.2002 - Page 17 Barry County seeking grant for high-speed Internet access by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County is seeking a grant to be part of a multi-county LinkMichigan Plan­ ning Program with a goal of paving the way for high-speed Internet access. Higher-speed access is expected to en­ hance the business climate and quality of life in local communities. The County Board of Commissioners last week voted to participate with Ionia and Kent counties Io conduct studies and develop strategies for improving and ex­ panding telecommunications infrastructure (broadband) to achieve high-speed Internet access. Kent has been designated as the “lead county." The three counties, will jointly seek a Michigan Economic Dcvcloment Corpora­ tion planning grant for the project. County Administrator Michael Brown said the state strongly encourages multi-county applica­ tions. A 25 percent local cash match is re­ quired. and he estimates “local participants (government, business, educational institu­ tions, health care, etc.) together will have to match up to S25.OOO. The planning grant funds "are limited and may be on a first-comc-first-servc ba­ sis," he told commissioners in a memo. MEDC only provides funding for planning assistance, but will not fund implementa­ tion of plans. Counties that receive grants must complete telecommunications plans within one year. Brown said the LinkMichigan program is one of Michigan Governor John Engler’s “pressing interests” because he wants ad­ vanced telecommunications services “avail­ able to all communities throughout the state, including government, business, edu­ cation. health care, families and individu­ als." In a nutshell. Commissioner Tom Wing said, LinkMichigan “is essentially a plan­ ning tool to develop a marketing plan to create competition such that it would draw in infrastructure that would not be financed by the public." Brown has assembled a local group of representatives from government, educa­ tion, business and health care that has been meeting since February to determine a course of action. These representatives also have attended meetings in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Wing, chairman of the County Develop­ ment Committee, complimented Brown and County Management Analyst Luclla Den­ nison and others for their work on the pro­ posed project. “It was kind of a fast and furious project that began when the governor presented his State of lhe State address...," Brown said. He said the MEDC grants, in part, help pay for “an inventory of what technology and broad telecommunications and broad­ band-type services are available in your area. Once that’s done, a second phase, which has not been unveiled yet. but wc an­ ticipate the state to collect that (data) and work with the counties and local providers to put broadband technology into the com­ munities..." “Wc are fortunate here wc do have through Barry Telephone a high speed ring, primarily in the south part of Barry County,” Brown said. Wc have some (higher speed access), but it’s not compre­ hensive and all inclusive and that is the governor’s desire." He said the County Board's vote last week “puts our support behind furthering that initiative...’’ MEDC has said grant “projects must qualify for funding based on j^b creation or area-wide benefit to low and moderate-in­ come people. For job creation, the planning project must demonstrate that the project will lead to an implementation project re­ sulting in job creation with at least 51 per­ cent of the jobs being made available to, or held by, low and moderate-income people. For area-wide benefit, the project must serve an area where the population is com­ prised of at least 51 percent low and mod­ erate-income people. While job creation is a goal for this initiative in all parts of the state, proposals from Community Develop­ ment Block Grant entitlement communities need not meet these specific requirements." Higher-speed access is becoming a ne­ cessity, rather than a luxury, because “Michigan is a recognized leader in com­ peting for new business growth and attract­ ing and retaining a world-class workforce...Unless greater telecommunica­ tions access becomes available to all parts of the state. Michigan stands to lose its prominence,” according to a document dis­ tributed by MEDC. In collaboration with Merit Network and Michigan State University, MEDC has the responsibility of “offering and overseeing local planning grants so that local commu­ nities can develop their own last-milc tele­ communications solutions and to encourage these regional initiatives to link or leverage their local strategies to the statewide back­ bone initiative as well as to encourage com- ■ munitics to identify and remove existing 1 barriers to new telecommunications invest­ ment," Brown said. ment business. He has an undergraduate de­ gree in biology and chemistry, a masters in training and development and a Ph.D. in industrial/organizationil psychology. Nelson said he took on the job of supervising the mentoring program because he “wanted to do something to connect with the commu­ nity." After he was hired. Nelson began work­ ing with some existing mentors that had been part of another FIA mentoring pro­ gram. “Project Zero." That program was more narrow in scope than the Mentoring Excellence program, according to Julie Stiles, director of volunteer services at the FIA. The Project Zero program was incor­ porated into the new Mentoring Excellence program. Nelson said a trial run of the new men­ toring program was undertaken to discover areas that needed to be fine-tuned. “Al­ ready we’ve had a very positive reaction” to the program, he said. Mentors act more as friends than profes­ sional service providers. Nelson said. The mentors arc “not somebody coming in tell­ ing (people) what to do.” he said. “It’s very non-threatening.” “Mentoring is making a friend, and as friends, we are always here for support.” the program brochure states. "Wc arc vol­ unteers with experience to assist in devel­ oping life skills that will help you and your family. Through this program mentors will meet with you to help work on your goals and assist you in developing life skills." Five volunteer mentors are currently available. Jousma said. Nelson is looking for more volunteers to become mentors. He has developed an initial six-hour training program for the mentors, and plans to offer on-going training, including helping men­ tors develop their communication skills and helping them to be culturally sensitive. Mentors will be screened and a criminal history check and driving record check conducted on them. “We're looking for a wide variety of mentors." Nelson said. For instance, some mentors with carpentry skills or car repair knowledge may be able to provide assis­ tance for those needing help with small home repair jobs. Nelson will try to match mentors and learners throughout the state will not be fully realized without greater broadband deployment. Given the fast-speed connec­ tions needed for many courses and pro­ grams. the reality is that many families and children do not and will not have access to resources that others in connected areas have unless action is taken." according to the MEDC document. "Based on complaints filed with the MEDC and the Public Service Commis­ sion. dissatisfaction with broadband or ‘bandwidth’ availability in the state is clearly increasing. Similar to problems be­ ing experienced in other areas around the country. Michigan businesses have found it difficult to access the type of high-speed service needed to conduct complex elec­ tronic transactions. Problems may not ap­ pear until lhe need for broadband is discov­ ered and access is unavailable - ot not available in a timely manner.” MEDC said many a’eas in the state “cur­ rently lack adequate backbone infrastruc­ ture to carry fast-speed broadband traffic.” In other business, lhe County Board: • Heard a reminder that the board will hold its next meeting in Delton at 7 p.m. in the Barry Township Hall. This is the first of four evening meetings planned at locations outside of Hastings. • Listened to Wing say he thought it would be a good idea to change the County Development Committee’s name Io Plan­ ning and Development Committee. He said committee members arc discussing the pos­ sibility of a name change. Siouy Cotnnt on your 4.0 G.P.A. :'pt: .so whuy or vexil love—Mom. Dad. Kiley i’fJated around see the experts at. Sunday, March 24, 4 - 6PM 42 Timberwood Directions. State Rd. east. Timberwood right to home. Located at., J-Ad Graphics R-96. BEAUTIFUL NEWER COUNTRY HOME on 3 +/acres just east ol Hastings. • Spacious and open • Cook's kitchen • Main floor laundry • Nice sized bed­ rooms • Finished walkout basement • Pole bam • Patio w/hottub. $174,900 YOUR HOST: GEORGE WHX2AMS M-43 Highway North of Hastings 945-9554 GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCI ATES 629 Wmi State Street - Hasting, /Ma<nsrwr am* Bmwgi (616) 946-3770 Mix and Match CHRYSLER MATCHUP "Efforts to bring government and educa­ tional resources to citizens, educators and MENTORING, cont. from page 1 Those interested in obtaining assistance through the mentoring program can call 616/948-3257 or 616/948-3211. Mentors will be supervised by a new vol­ unteer coordinator. Jimmy Nelson. Nelson, a resident of Middleville, runs his own corporate training and develop­ CONGQATULATIONS------ For the BEST Color Film those being mentored to maximize their compatibility. “I’m not going to send a 55-year-old guy in to mentor a teen mom," he said. Those who volunteer may be able to have their mileage reimbursed, and possi­ bly obtain some meal reimbursement. No mentor will be assigned a case alone. Nelson said. Mentors will work in teams of two. Mentors meet once a month to exchange information and ideas. Every mentor re­ ceives a job description carefully outlining mentoring duties and responsibilities. those interested in becoming a mentor can call nelson at 616/948-3257 or 616/948-3211. Nelson will also work to raise money for the new program through writing grants, etc. Wiles said it would be nice if the pro­ gram had some emergency funds on hand to purchase small items for those being mentored, such as car parts or materials for home repair projects. Jousma said the kickoff of the new pro­ gram comes during Parenting Awareness Month, a time when the child abuse council spends extra time promoting parenting edu­ cation and parenting support programs. 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Joseph Ira Brown. 45, of Middleville, pleaded no contest to one count of selling and furnishing alcohol to minors causing death, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. He was accused of providing the alcohol to 19ycar-old Nicholas Bont and 18-ycar-old Sarah Wiese Sept. 7, the night Bont drove his car into a tree while under the influence of alcohol, killing Wiese. As part of his plea agreement, Brown was ordered to spend the next five years on probation with the first 12 months in the Barry County Jail with credit for one day served. He was also ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, $1,000 costs and restitution will be determined al a later date. Brown will also be granted work release and will be eligible for possible, early release, ac­ cording to court records. He was also ordered as part of his proba­ tion to be inside his residence between mid­ night and 6 a.m. "a probationary term I usually reserve for teenagers but given the level of your maturity. I think its appropri­ ate." said Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. Brown offered no apologies to Wiese’s parents. John Wiese and Susan Brown who appeared at the hearing to support the prosecutor's recommendation of one year in jail. “The presentence report paints a grim picture of Mr. Brown.” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. "He continues to cor­ rupt his daughter. Though the guidelines call for a prison sentence, the recommenda­ tion is for a probationary cap.” The sentencing guidelines calculated us­ ing a formula called for a term of 19- to 38 months in prison but according to his Cir­ cuit Court file, all parties agreed that a de­ parture to the lesser sentence is appropriate. According to Cruz. Brown admitted to authorities that Bont and Wiese were at his house on the night of the crash. He told po­ lice that he then rode in a car with the young couple along with a fourth person when Bont stopped at a residence and re­ eral people in the Boston massacre." Cruz explained that the two cases are similar because there is public outcry for retribution. I would have to prove to a jury that the providing of alcohol to Bont was a direct and substantia) cause of the victim’s death.” said Cruz. John Wiese asked the court to "make an example of Mr. Brown to the community.” he said. “1 lived with a daughter who was a real challenge and I wouldn’t allow alcohol in my home because 1 knew there was a problem.” "A young woman is dead." Fisher told Brown s attorney. David Kuzava. before sentencing, “and a young man’s life is ru­ ined. He s sitting in prison because of your client s actions by going out and buying them a case of beer.” Kuzava said Brow n has accepted his re­ sponsibility for his role in Wiese's death. I hope this serves as a message to the community, to adults who think it’s OK to provide alcohol to teenagers." said Fisher to Brown. "You are an alcoholic and you party with teen-agers. Those days are over. Otherwise. I’m prepared to sentence you to prison for six years.” trieved a fifth of Vodka he had previously hidden in the back yard. The group then stopped at a grocery store in Hastings and Brown bought a case of beer for Bont and Wiese before the four­ some returned to Brown’s home. Cruz said Brown claims he went to bed and did not actually see Bont and Wiese drink the beer nor did he know they left his house. The crash occurred at about 3 a.m. on Kiser Road in Yankee Springs Township. Bont was sentenced Jan. 3 to serve three to 15 years in prison on his conviction of operating under the influence, causing death. He registered a .17-bodily alcohol content after the fatal crash. Cruz said he entered into the plea agree­ ment with Brown because of the “stubborn fact” that it could not be proven to a jury that Bont actually drank the beer Brown purchased prior to lhe accident and that it could have been the Vodka which caused him to become intoxicated. “1’11 refer to (former President) John Ad­ ams. who was a successful attorney." said Cruz at the sentence hearing. "John Adams argued for a British soldier who killed sev­ 2002 OLDS SILHOUETTE VAN GLS 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. POWER SLIDING DOORS. LEATHER. HEATED SEATS. FULLY LOADED ___ 8 PASSENGER, FRONT A REAR AIR. POWER SEAT. REAR AUDIO ALUMINUM WHEELS MSRP WAS NOW-GMS REBATE OLDS LOYALTY LEASE LOYALTY BONUS GMPPALOWANCE $32,374 $28376 $3002 -$1500 $750 -$1000 IT Wt PONT HAVS IT, Wt CAN GST m ■ Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Amlnue Hastings. Michigan 49056 VW! us at www.drelsbochmotors.com Enc Dretsboch. 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One charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and one charge of receiving and concealing stolen firearms were dis­ missed in exchange for his guilty plea. The offense occurred Oct. 1 in Hastings, which authorities said occurred prior to the offense for which he is currently incarcer­ ated for one year. Mon4VWd8-7 Tim. Thu & Fn 8-5 Borne Signs, Sales Purchase any vehicle In stock during the month of March and you have a chance to WIN $20,000 ''v See us today for mote details! ...continued guilly lo receiving and concealing slolen electronic equipment worth between SI 000 and $20,000 on Dec. 11 in Maple Grove Township. He was sentenced lo serve one year in jail with credit for seven days served and lo pay S 1.000 costs, and spend 3 years on pro­ bation. Two counts of second degree home inva­ sion. habitual offender notice, were dis­ missed in exchange for his guilty plea. Nicholas Milbourne. 22. of Olivet, was sentenced to serve one year in jail with credit for six days served and $1,000 costs with three years probation on his convic­ tion of receiving and concealing stolen electronic equipment worth between $1,000 and $20,000 on Dec. 11 in Maple Grove Township. One count of second degree home inva­ sion. habitual offender notice, was dis­ missed in exchange for his guilty plea. He also has charges pending in Eaton Count). • David Knoth. 30. of Plainwell, was sentenced to serve nine months in jail with credit for one day served on his convictions of drunk driving and fourth degree fleeing and eluding police. Knoth fled from police on Nov. 3 in Rut­ land Township. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 costs. $2,000 fine, to spend the next three years on probation and submit to counseling as directed. $29,160 $25586 $3002 -$1000 -$500 MSRP WAS NOW-GMS REBATE OLDS LOYALTY LEASE LOYALTY BONUS 4 COURT NEWS ‘159™. • Aaron Stevenson. 22. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to serve one year in jail with credit for 179 days served on his conviction of violating probation on a previous con­ viction of malicious destruction of property worth over $100. He was ordered to pay $7,126 restitution and to continue on probation. • Robert Sibbcrson. 43, of Richland, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana, second offense, double penalty in exchange for one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, second offense, being dis­ missed. He was sentenced to serve three months in jail with credit for two days served. The offense occurred Aug. 23 in Prairieville Township. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 5, 1994, by Donald W. Converse and Jobcrta L Converse, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Hastings Savings & Loan. FA. now known as Mainstree I Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on April 11.1994. in Uber 601. Page 736. and • cer­ tain mortgage executed on October 25.1999, by Joberta L. Converse, a single woman, as Mortgagor, to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, and which mortgage was recorded tn the office of the Register ol Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan on November 1. 1999, Document Number 1037436 (collectively lhe ’Mortgages'), and on which Mortgages there ts claimed to be an indebtedness, as defined by the Mortgages, due and unpaid in the amount of Eighty-One Thousand Seventeen and 93'100 Dollars ($81,017.93) as of this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgages, and the power of sale in the Mortgages having become operative by reason of the default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. March 28. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock tn the afternoon, at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purposes of satisfy­ ing the unpaid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and expenses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgages as follows: LOTS 227. 228. 229. 230 AND THE SOUTH­ EAST 1 2 OF LOT 231 OF ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES. UNIT 2. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 2 OF PLATS ON PAGE 63. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 860 Ogimas Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 The length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of the sale Dated February 28. 2902 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lon L Purkey. Esq. Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (3/21) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-03-28.pdf a228bd2140a398496e486a272ebd600d PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49OM-U9S football ch steps down team 2nd Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER .no i 11MGS VOLUME 149. NO. 13 Thursday, March 28. 2002 PRICE SO* Employee charges mismanagement Charlton Park director under fire On March 22 Forsberg received a letter from Sharon Rich, chairperson of the park board, stating that “Charlton Park is a pub­ lic and family oriented park and as the di­ rector of this organization and facility you arc expected to set ti c standard and be an example of the type of behavior that is ex­ pected.” The letter stated that the park has rules against the use of alcohol on the park by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A fierce struggle has broken out between members of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission over whether Dr. Peter Forsberg should remain director of Historic Charlton Park. Both sides arc calling in legal reinforce­ ments and engaging in protracted political maneuvering in an effort to resolve the dis­ pute over Forsberg and other issues involv­ ing the park. The latest skirmish erupted after troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings post responded to a complaint of a problem in the park March 7. Forsberg is required to live on the grounds of the park, primarily as a means of providing on-site security. Po­ lice were called to his park residence and eventually wound up bringing the park di­ rector’s wife to the county jail, where she spent the night. No charges were brought in the incident, according to police, who said in their report that both parties had been drinking. Police said Forsberg’s wife had taken some medi­ cation to help her sleep and was suffering Dr. Peter Forsberg from a reaction to the interaction of the medication and alcohol. They brought her to jail because there was no where else to keep her safely until the drug wore off, they premises, and said that Forsberg “clearly displayed behavior that was contrary to these rules and does not begin to meet the standard of conduct expected by a park em­ ployee.” The letter informed Forsberg that “a motion to consider discipline, up to and including discharge, will be brought before the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission Monday. March 25.” Monday evening, with a county attorney and Forsberg’s attorney in attendance, the parks board held a closed meeting concern­ ing the incident. After the meeting. Rich said Forsberg would retain his position for the time being while a further investigation was made of the March 7 incident. Forsberg said after the meeting that his wife was taking the prescription medication Ambien. According to information ob­ tained from the Internet provided by Fors­ berg. the drug has a history of dangerous side effects, including “abnormal extrover­ sion or aggressive behavior, loss of per­ sonal identity, confusion, strange behavior, agitation, and hallucinations.” The informa­ tion warns to “never drink alcohol while taking Ambien.” Forsberg also provided postings on a web bulletin board from peo­ ple who said they had blackouts after tak­ ing the drug and did “bizarre” things they later could not recall. Forsberg’s wife said she’d gone to bed after having a few drinks and does not re­ member anything until she woke up in jail. In Rich’s letter notifying Forsberg of Monday's disciplinary hearing. Rich said that “over the last six months to one year your ability to lead the staff and the organi­ zation and set the example of behavior has come into question." Forsberg took exception to the statement, saying in a written statement that “the See FORSBERG, page 2 said. Library site opponents win new day in court as the site for the new library have won an­ nesses in the immediate area. Eveiand, however, held then that the purpose of the hearing only was to consider objections based on the new library’s effect on the other day in court. Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Thornapple River. Eveiand, in his opinion noted that the Eveiand has issued an opinion that a new hearing will be held on the matter, but no specific time or date has been scheduled as statute reads in part: “Sec. (1) Upon the day of hearing the ap­ plication or any adjournment of the hear­ ing. testimony may be taken from any per­ son or persons interested In the application, by David T. Young Editor Opponents of the selection of Mill Street yetEveiand now holds that the Feb. 27 hear­ ing in Barry County Circuit Court was too narrow in its scope when it only took up the question of the new library site restricting access to the Thornapple River. The hear­ ing last month was held on the Hastings Public Library Board’s request to vacate portions of Mill Street to make way for construction of a new library and parking lot near the comer of Mill and North Jeffer­ son Street. Attorney David Tripp, representing local businessman Doug Ward and some other citizens, appeared at the hearing to protest plans to build a library at that site, contend­ ing that closing part of Mill would ad­ versely impact traffic, safely and busi­ and if it satisfactorily appears to the court that there Is no reasonable objection to the application, and that it is necessary for the best interest and welfare of the public that the highway be abandoned, discontinued, vacated or altered as to its course, as prayed for in the application, or if it ap­ pears to the court that the highway or any part of the highway should remain as then established, an order shall be entered In the record of the court in accordance with the determination.” Eveiand further stated, “The court ruled at the time that the court’s inquiry was to See LIBRARY, page 15 Hastings Easter Egg Hunt Saturday Candy and a chance to win prizes will be offered to children 12 and younger at the Hastings Jaycees' annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday. March 30 at the Hastings Middle School practice fields. Four bikes, a wagon and other prizes will be given away. Children are asked to arrive early to register for grand prizes and to bring something in which to collect eggs Jaycees provided this photo of some of the fun at last year's event. County Board OKs funds for COA-Health Dept. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With one sweeping resolution Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners finalized details previously hanging in the air for months concerning proposed plans for new County Commission on Aging (COA) and District Health Department (ion,I scholarship and * 16- by 20incb framed portrait from Herb boater Photography. The four court members will each receive a $100 saving* bond. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 Ground broken for rec center Ground was broken last Saturday morning next to the high school for Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center After the dignitaries had their chance to turnover some turf. Superintendent Carl Schoessel invited everyone to have a "go at if. The center will have meeting rooms, a kitchen, a day care and a swimming pool. Completion is scheduled for the summer of 2003. Pictured are some Hastings youngsters helping with the ceremony. buildings. Commissioners, voting 6-2, approved spending $3,276,687 from the county's De­ linquent Tax Revolving Fund, which also is known as the Tax Umbrella Fund, to pay for property and the entire cost of both pro­ jects and to extend its option to purchase the proposed site. Commissioners Tom Wilkinson and Tom Wing voted against the resolution. Some reimbursement, perhaps more than $150,000. is expected to be put back in the fund through a grant and sale of other county-owned property. Previously, the County Board had said it would buy the property, which includes a vacant church for the COA. and fund the cost of a health department structure, but it never had said it would pay for the costs of remodeling the proposed COA building. “Il is in the best interest of the county, its residents and taxpayers to proceed with the purchase of the parcel and the Commission on Aging project and the District Health Department project...," the County Board said in its resolution. COA Executive Director Tammy Pen­ nington appeared dated. “I’m excited,” she said after the meeting. “The commission has just really supported us a lot, and I think this move shows how much they support senior citizens in Barry County. “I admire the commissioners who were able to keep the senior citizens number one in this whole issue. There were so many different things to look at. ! appreciate that the majority of them were able to put the needs of the senior citizens first,” Penning­ ton said. The current COA headquarters is anti­ quated and lacks sufficient parking. Regarding the plans for the health build­ ing, District Health Department Officer Tom W. Spencer said. “I fed really good. We’ve put a lot of work into it. There’s been a lot of thought given to it. People sometimes express that this was without a See COA-HEALTH, page 13 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 City may apply for downtown residence renovation grant by David T. Young Editor Hastings may take part in a new statefunded program that encourages renovating downtown business district residential dwellings. The City Council Monday night author­ ized Economic Development Director Joe Rahn to submit a Notice of Interest for a Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant of $200,000. which does not commit the city to pay for anything. Rahn told the council that the program's intent is to encourage developers to build or remodel second and third levels residential units of downtown buildings, it also could involve facade improvement for the build­ ings. City Manager Jeff Mansfield, in his memo to the council, said, "This is a verynew program, and quite honestly we are scurrying to get the proper documentation submitted to make the city eligible for funding. This is a Notice of Interest only, and docs not commit the city to any further ex­ penditure of public funds. In fact, it appears that all funds involved in the program will come from MSHDA and interested private developers. The city merely provides the governmental authority necessary for the execution of the program. //lore... News Briefs: Planning, zoning will be explained New amendments to Michigan’s planning and zoning laws will be ex­ plained by Dean Solomon from MSU Extension on Thursday, April 11. This meeting will be held at the community room in the Courts and Law Building in Hastings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt has new location The Hastings Jaycees will hold its annual community Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at a new location — the Hastings Middle School practice fields. Candy and prizes will be awarded at the event to children 12 and younger. For $1. children also may have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. All of the proceeds will go to the Fam­ ily AIDS Network. The Jaycees ask that children arrive at the event early for registration to be eligible for the grand prize. The group also reminds youngsters to bring something in which to collect eggs. In case of rain or snow, the event will be rescheduled for the following Saturday. April 6. For more informa­ tion. call Stacy Pratt at 517-726-0778 or Martha Craven at 616-945-9981. The Jaycees also are seeking dona­ tions for “big” prizes to give away at the hunt.Those who can donate are asked to call Stacy (at the number listed above) or the Jaycees’ answer­ ing machine at 945-5535. Surplus food distributions set The next surplus food distributions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday. April 9 and 10. at several different sites around Barry County. Hastings will have a new temporary­ location — the Barry County Interme­ diate School District West Learning Center. 555 Woodlawn, across from Hidden Valley April 9 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. The BISD and Superintendent Jim Hund have donated use of the parking lot. The other distribution sites and scheduled times: • Delton — St. Ambrose Catholic Church Wednesday. April 9. from 10 to 11 a.m. • Hickory Comers — American Le­ gion Post #484 Wednesday. April 10, from 8 to 9 a.m. • Middleville — United Methodist Church Tuesday. April 9. from 11 to 11:30 a.m. • Nashville — Village Parking Lot Tuesday. April 9. from 8:30 to 9 a.m. • Orangeville — Orangeville Town­ ship Hall Wednesday. April 10. from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Pleasantvicw Family Church Wednesday. April 10. from 9 to 10 a.m. "This may well provide an opportunity for much-needed renovation of currently vacant upper floor residential units in the downtown area." Rahn said not all cities and villages qual­ ify for the program, but Hastings did be­ ever. Part of the problem is that when you retrofit an old building, you have to bring that building up to code. But it's worth it to cause it is a county scat. Councilman Joe Bleam asked about the programs potential effect on parking, which has been a headache in Hastings for building where there was none before. The City Council voted 8 0. with Donald Tubbs absent, to submit the Notice ot Inter­ a long time. Mansfield replied that most downtown unit dwellers would be gone during the pcak hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, thus not tying up precious parking spaces during business hours. Private developers would be asked to contribute 25 percent toward the $200,000 if the grant is approved by the MSHDA. "We don't know how much private inter­ est there is... This just gets our foot in the door." Mansfield said. "It doesn't obligate the city to any commitment of funds." Marilyn Barth of Barth and Associates said the program involves no subsidies and no tax abatements. "It can be a tremendous boost to the downtown." she said. "It's a huge amount of money for five years, but you're not ob­ ligated at all." Councilman David Jaspcrse said, how­ ’Caregiver Caring’ workshop planned “Caring for the Caregiver,” a free workshop, will be offered Saturday. April 13, to area residents of all ages who are caring for family members or loved ones who need assistance with activities of daily living. The training will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Presby­ terian Church in Hastings. A panel of professional speakers will deal with topics of interest to those who are currently engaged in caregiving and to those who may be facing caregiving responsibilities in the future. Dr. Gary Miller, an osteo­ path. will provide tips for effectively communicating with the physician and enhancing the patient/doctor relation­ ship. Other speakers include attorney Rob Longstreet, who will talk about the legal and financial issues associ­ ated with caring for a loved one who requires assistance in decision mak­ ing; Teresa Smeiker, a social worker with Thomapple Manor, who will pro­ vide tips on how caregivers can access community agencies; and Sue Kolean, program director for the Alzhcimcris Association. West Michigan Chapter. The workshop also will feature dis­ plays from community resources such as in-home care providers, long-term care facilities, assisted living and equipment suppliers. To register, phone one of the pro­ gram sponsors: Barry Community Hospice. 94b-8452; Pennock Home­ care Services, 948-2425; or Barry County Commission on Aging, 948­ 4856. First Friday set for 2nd Friday The next First Friday forum will be held on the second Friday of next month because of spring break during the first week of April. Julie DeBoer, who is spearheading Barry County’s efforts on behalf of the Victims Advocates program, will talk about domestic violence, its myths and impact on life in this area. The program will be held at noon Fri­ day. April 12. at the Thomas Jefferson hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. DeBoer started her career as an aux­ iliary officer with the Lansing Com­ munity College Department of Public Safety. She went on to serve as a dis­ patcher for Meridian Township Fire and a police technician for the Lansing Police Department. She received an associate degree in law enforcement from LCC and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North­ wood University. She graduated from the Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 1980 and served as a police officer and sergeant with the Lake Odessa Police Depart­ ment. DeBoer since has served as a Dis­ trict Court probation officer, a Central Disp? :h director for Ionia and Alle­ gan counties and a substance abuse preventionist. She is currently the grant writer and Victim Services Coordinator for the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. She has obtained more than one million dollars of grant funding for Barry County at no cost to the county. There will be no First Friday pro­ gram April 5 because, host Jim Pino said, too many people take vacations for the annual spring break from local schools. give it a shot." It was reported that the program docs not require installation of an elevator in an old est. The deadline for submission is Friday. March 29. Most of the routine business involved the council approving requests from agencies and organizations to use city parks and fa­ cilities. Approved were requests: • For use of Fish Hatchery Park and Bob King Park this spring and summer for YMCA-sponsored baseball and softball programs. • To use of the parking lot next to Tv den Park for the annual Farmer s Market this spring, summer and fall. • To close Church Street between State and Court and place a banner over State Street in May to promote the Springfest. • To allow merchandise to be sold on sidewalks downtown July 12-14 for the an­ nual Sidewalk Sale Days and to place a banner over State Street in the middle of June to promote the Chamber of Commerce event. • To allow Flexfab to use Fish Hatchcry Park from noon to 4 p.m. June 15 for the annual Corporate Picnic. The request in­ cludes putting up three tents and using gen­ erators. • From the Hastings First Baptist Church to use Tvdcn Park for an evening church service from 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 30. • To enable (he Thornapple Festival and River Cleanup Committee to have its third annual watershed-wide Thornapple River cleanup Saturday. May 18. with food and music included. • From South-Central Michigan Youth Baseball to use the baseball field at Bob King Park between April 8 and July 8. In other business Mondav night, the City Council: • Adopted a resolution supporting the Michigan Municipal League's position on distribution of Act 51 state funding from diesel fuel taxes to local units of govern­ ment. Gov. John Engler's new plan would net Hastings $912.50. while Act 51 would result in the city getting $11.751.50 for use on local and major streets. Engler appar­ ently wants to use the difference in revenue, for state trunklines. • Adopted a resolution approving the ad­ dition of Cascade Township to the Grand Valley Metro Council. • Heard a report from Mansfield, who said the downtown crosswalks have been "deteriorating badly." but (he Downtown Development Authority plans to have them replaced this summer. They were installed in 1993 during the Streetscape project. • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell read a proclamation honoring retiring Assessor Judy Myers. Administrative Assistant Shir­ ley Batchelder was authorized to sign checks and agreements to replace Myers. • Approved the bid of $18,850 from Wolverine Tiactor of Grand Rapids for a skid steer loader, which was described as a "big brother to a Bobcat" for the Depart­ ment of Public Services. Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach acknowledged that Wolverine's bid wasn't the lowest, but the others' vehicles “don't have the horsepower, thus they won’t have the (necessary) lifting power." • Noted from Police Chief Jerry Sarver's report that crime was down 10 percent in Hastings in February. "I'd like to say it's because of excellent police work." quipped Sarver, "but then if it (the crime rate) goes back up. I'll have to eat some crow." • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day. April 22. to solicit comment on the ne­ cessity of a special assessment district for the downtown. The district was established in 1989 to help pay for street maintenance and snow removal and to defray costs of re­ moving parking meters and the lost reve­ nue. The cost again will be $21,620 total for all downtown businesses. • Scheduled budget workshops for 6 p.m. Monday. April 15. and Monday. April 22. A third workshop, if necessary, will be held at 6 p.m. May 13. FORSBERG UNDER FIRE, continued from page 1 county administration and former park commissioners disabled my authority by pandering to my disgruntled employees by encouraging them to come to grieve di­ rectly to them. These employees acted as ‘moles' attempting to gather dirt and manu­ facture lies to provide to these officials. The remainder of my employees became paralyzed by this situation. It is no secret that there is considerable effort to discharge me and create ’cause.'” Forsberg charged that the officials “never bothered to evaluate my perform­ ance on anything but rumors.” By “disgruntled employees" Forsberg was referring to an employee who last sum­ mer approached county official Jeff MacK­ enzie with concerns about the park’s opera­ tion. MacKcnzie, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, also served as chairman of the parks board at that time. The employee provided Macken­ zie and another park board member with a lengthy written stgten\cnt and several docu­ ments he said wpuldrback up some of his allegations. 1 The employee was injured in a fall from a horse on park property and currently has filed a workman's compensation claim against the county. The employee said in his written state­ ment that many people had expressed con­ cern to him about alcohol consumption in the park by Forsberg and other park em­ ployees. Those people had voiced their worry that some park employees were in­ toxicated during certain public park events, the employee said. The employee’s statement also ques­ tioned Forsberg’s hiring of his then-girl­ friend as the park's associate director and the girlfriend’s hiring of her father to over­ see work on the Upjohn House, a building in the historic village that is to become the park’s Visitor Center. The employee charged that the use of relatives as park employees was “nepo­ tism" and said the person pul in charge of the Visitor’s Center project did not have the experience, qualifications or education to do the job. The employee also said that those work­ ing on the Visitor’s Center project were not showing up for work when they should have been, with the result that the project was unnecessarily delayed. The renovation of the Upjohn House as a Visitor’s Center is being funded with a $339,000 grant given to the park in September of 1999. two and a half years ago. The employee questioned whether the Upjohn project and certain other building and repair projects were being conducted within the guidelines of park, county, building, historic and legal requirements. The employee charged that the park (at that time) had in its employ two people convicted of felonies. He charged that Fors­ berg was allowing one of those people to live in a primitive cabin on the park grounds. He said several items had come up missing in the park, including gas and oil. and he suspected park employees of pilfering them. He said park equipment was not being maintained oropcrly and was be­ ing used by some park personnel for their private business. He charged the director with not being fair in his employee policies, giving privi­ leges to some employees and not others, and being lax with himself and his employ­ ees in the amount of vacation time taken. Many other accusations were contained within the 22-page document. Upon hearing of the accusations, several park employees filed grievances with the park board, stating that allegations involv­ ing them were not true and asking the board to deal with the matter. Forsberg an­ swered several of the charges, stating that the employee making the allegations had been taken off the Upjohn project because he "has sloppy construction skills" and be­ cause the project engineers had advised Forsberg to do so. Forsberg said a roof put on the Upjohn House by the employee was poorly constructed and had to be replaced. He said the employee threatened to physi­ cally harm the Upjohn House project coor­ dinator. “The park has lost untold amounts due to (the employee’s) poor handiwork.” Fors­ berg said. He said the Upjohn House workers “ar­ range their own schedules." He called the employee’s accusations about vacation times “false" and said “I do not recall assigning (the employee) to monitor employee vacation times." He said the employee is “prone to make spurious correlations when he has delusions of persecution." He charged that the em­ ployee had been “out to get” another em­ ployee “ever since they engaged in a per­ sonal confrontation." Forsberg wrote that "my entire staff will stand against (the employee) on these alle­ gations. For too many years wc have ac­ commodated this man's vindictive response to his insecurities, unwillingness to cooper­ ate and unwillingness to do his job." At Monday’s meeting, park board mem­ ber Jeff VanNortwick asked the park board during the open portion of the meeting to deal with all of the grievances Tiled by the park employees. It was pointed out that the park administration and board members are required to answer grievances within a cer­ tain time frame, but that time frame has long since passed. The park board voted to refer the griev­ ances to the park's executive committee, which is in charge of personnel issues, with the understanding that the committee would make a recommendation on the matter to the full board at its next meeting. Rich admitted at Monday’s meeting that “a lot of things need to be corrected” in terms of how the park board conducts its business and how it deals with personnel matters. The board has been “sloppy with a lot of things.” she said. One of those things involved a power struggle within the parks board at the Janu­ ary board meeting, with some wanting Jeff MacKcnzie as chairman and some wanting VanNortwick. Board member Wes Robin­ son was not allowed to vote on the matter because, due to questions over board com­ position, his reappointment to the board had not yet been made. "Had J been al­ lowed to vote. I would have voted for Van­ Nortwick." he said. Because the board was seemingly dead­ locked on who should be its chair. Rich was asked to serve. At the meeting Monday Robinson asked for a legal opinion on whether he should have been allowed to vote at the January meeting. Another concern aired by VanNortwick is the fact that four park board members re­ ceive compensation for attending park board meetings — $25 for an hour meeting, $50 for a meeting that lasts half a day or $75 if the meeting is longer than half a day. A per diem allowance is given to the three county commissioners sitting on the park board and the county drain commissioner, who also sits on the park board. VanNortwick said after the meeting that those employees Tiling the grievances have been denied the opportunity to defend themselves against the allegations made by the "disgruntled" employee. He said some park board members have consistently failed to follow proper procedures in the handling of employee complaints, instead indulging in political maneuvering to ob­ tain enough park board votes to have Fors­ berg dismissed. He said the full board docs not yet knowall the facts in the matter, and should not act until they do. The board's composition has changed due to several factors, with the result that three instead of two county commissioners now sit on the park board, and new repre­ sentatives of the road commission and drain commission, required to be on the board by law. have taken scats on the board. The new board composition will probably make it easier for a majority of votes to be garnered to oust Forsberg. Al Monday’s meeting. VanNortwick characterized the various moves to change that board composition and deal with the original employee grievance without going through proper channels — i.c. without sending the matter to the personnel com­ mittee and conducting an investigation where all sides would get a chance to tell their story — as "cloak and dagger.” After the meeting he said moves by some park board members were “nothing less than a conspiracy to thwart the governor­ ship of that park.” He said he feels Forsberg has been “a very effective parks director” who has brought grant money into the county and made valuable liaisons with foundations who are in the position to offer further grant funds. He said the parks board has failed to give Forsberg annual performance reviews that would have set standards of conduct that had to be met and would have pointed out the director’s strengths and deficiencies. He said the park board could have offered Forsberg the opportunity to obtain more training in the handling of employees and park operations. “Any good executive director needs guidance." he said. He said the executive committee of the parks board could also use training on how to evaluate employee performance, and suggested the park board could even hire “professionals once a year to come in and do evaluations” of park employees. VanNortwick said the park has some “major issues” to deal with, such as roads and drainage, that new board members will be able to help resolve. "My hope is that there will be an effective prioritizing and absolute problem resolution to major per­ plexing issues at the park,” he said. MacKcnzie said Wednesday that “at some point there will be a performance re­ view" of Forsberg, and it is “not for him to say” if Forsberg’s job is still in jeopardy. “Thai’s a decision for the park board," he said. He said he would not characterize the events he has “been made aware of’ con­ cerning Forsberg and the park as “typical.” “I have had numerous complaints from people in the county raising concerns over Charlton Park,” he said. “That doesn’t mean every complaint is valid, and wc need to examine things before wc draw conclu­ sions. At this point I think the board is wise to look at what’s going on.” He said he did not know if “additional policies are the answer or not” to the park problem. “In the end the park board can’t run the park on a day-to-day basis. It’s up to the director and staff to run the day-today operations and see that (the park) is an environment people can take their families to.” MacKcnzie mentioned at Monday’s board meeting that one park employee had been fired because he was suspected of selling crack cocaine on park premises. MacKcnzie said Wednesday that Forsberg called him at one point and told him he wanted to Tire the employee because the employee was suspected of selling drugs on park property. MacKcnzie said he referred Forsberg to Rich. MacKcnzie said the issue of drinking within park property by park employees is "something that at some point the board needs to keep an eye on. I have had phone calls from citizens complaining about alco­ hol use in the park. Again, you can’t as­ sume every complaint is valid.” “It appears to me there arc a whole lot of unhappy people working at Charlton Park right now," he said. "I don’t understand ex­ actly why at this point, but I think the staff al the park in large part is unhappy and See FORSBERG, page is �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 - Page 3 k Watershed council gathers tools for future water protection by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Wetlands issues in the region were re­ viewed at the Four Townships Watershed Resources Council’s fifth annual meeting March 18 at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. Speakers included Luis Saldivia and Tony Groves. Saldivia presented “Living with Wet­ lands: A call to stewardship" and Groves spoke on “New Four Towrship Water Re­ sources Council Publication: and Studies." Saldivia is a four-ycar supervisor for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEO) in the Grand Rapids district office for a nine-county area in the west side of the state, including Barry County. He has 15 years of combined experience in water resource issues, working with the DEQ and the DNR. The Wetland Protection Act from 1979­ 80 explains the state goal of protecting Michigan Wetlands. Michigan was the first state to regulate its own wetlands. The national government controls these issues in most other states. In 1984, the state demonstrated to the Envi­ ronmental Protection Agency. (EPA) it was ready to handle the delegated authority from the federal level, including provision of staff, field offices, and permit applica­ tion procedures lo administer the program before approved by the EPA. Responsibilities of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, which administers the EPA guidelines, and those handled by the DEQ overlap. An application for a project permit must meet the criteria of both agencies, but one application form results in two permits is­ sued, one from each governmental unit where jurisdiction overlaps. An individual living in the Great Lakes coastal waters of the state will obtain a permit from both the USACE and the DEQ. Jurisdiction for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers extends up any navigable water­ ways and wetlands adjoining the rivers to the first major obstruction, which in the Grand River is in Grand Rapids, or in the Kalamazoo River at the Allegan dam. The legislature recently amended the Wetland Protection Act to allow local units of government to also enact ordinances af­ fecting wetlands. Local units, counties or townships can pass a wetlands ordinance, which must not be overly strict and must adhere to the definitions of the Michigan Wetland Protection Act. In order to have an ordinance, the governmental unit must have an inventory, notification of all property owners in the jurisdiction, and a public hearing, if requested. Saldivia said there now arc 30 such local ordinances, with Antrim County enacting the first county ordinance. MDEQ has jurisdiction over inland wet­ lands close to. contiguous to or connected to navigable waters. If the body of water is within 500 feet of a lake or stream, or is contiguous to it, a permit would be needed. If near a great lake, the national standard is 1000 feet from the lake or stream. Permitting is required for alterations to waters and wetlands for filling with mate­ rial, removal of soils, construction within the setbacks, drainage of surface water. A five-acre minimum rule means the MDEQ jurisdiction requires a permit to al­ ter wetlands of more than five acres in counties with populations of 100.000 or more so this does not apply to Barry County. Also related to population, a large but isolated wetland in Barry County which is not connected to a navigable body of wa­ ter, will not be regulated by the DEQ. Local jurisdictions can change this kind of situation. Antrim County's ordinance regulates any construction affecting wet­ lands of one-third of an acre, once defined as a wetland. Saldivia said a wetland is defined by a wetland determination which is a point in time event which can occur when water is high or when it is low. The cycle can affect vegetation and hydrology, but not soils, one basis for the evaluation. The owner and agencies must abide by the determination whether or not it was done at an extreme of the cycle. Ponds arc defined as having one acre or more of open water. Streams have cycles of high water, more easily defined by vegeta­ tion and other factors. Land with standing water known as a bog, marsh or swamp is a wetland. There arc several kinds of wetlands, bogs, decidu­ ous and conifer swamps, wetland prairies, sedge meadows, fens, flood plain forests and emergent marshes. The MDEQ often defines wetland types and boundaries for developers. Wetlands provide a vast variety of eco­ systems, among the most productive habi­ tats of Michigan. Around 80 percent of all endangered and threatened species of plants and animals arc found in wetlands. Wetlands arc important because of bene­ fits they provide: flood control, wildlife and vegetative habitat, groundwater recharge, fish habitat and numerous recreational and educational opportunities. Before Michigan was settled, about 13 million of its acres were in wetlands. "To­ day. we are down to about two million acres." Saldivia said. The impacts have been severe. Flooding noticed in recent years is attrib­ uted to the loss of pothole wetlands over the past 100 years, with intentional tiling, and draining them so water is not detained and flows into rivers at much higher rates. Agriculture has contributed to the decline of wetlands. Another problem has been the building of hard surface shorelines, not good for lake health. Both interests of development and pro­ tection must be balanced in making permit determinations. The MDEQ tries to empha­ size avoiding environmental impacts, or to minimize them, and if these cannot achieve a solution, then mitigation to compensate for the Joss of wetlands is asked for. Saldivia said his departments receive about 1000 applications for a variety of projects each year, handled by 10 employ­ ees. About 400 complaints were received, but after investigation, only some were valid, and only about 20 violations became criminal referrals to the counties. Most projects require a general permit, and no public notice. Only certain types of permits require notices to adjoining ripari­ ans, the municipal authorities, and the drain commission, which may lead to public hearings upon request. The timetable for these situations is spelled out and must be followed. Two useful publications. Living with Michigan Wetlands, a Landowner’s Guide, and Preserving Michigan Wetlands can be obtained through the DEQ, at web site www.michigan.gov/deq and go to the heading "water." Tony Groves, consultant to the FTWRC spoke on the groups Publications and Stud­ ies which have been developed during the past year. "How do wc accommodate growth in the four townships area and preserve rural character and waler quality?" was the cen­ tral question of the Four Townships Coun­ cil. The organization has worked to be a re­ source for the community. To verify its goals with data, studies were required. The studies looked at recrea­ tional and environmental Carrying Capac­ ity of lakes in the area. Four lakes in the region were chosen; Pine Lake, Upper Crooked Lake, Gull Lake and Sherman lake. Gull Lake borders all four townships. The first study was completed last May. Copies of the report was disseminated to all planning commissions and boards govern­ ing the four townships in the study, at around 100 copies. To look at the recreational carrying ca­ pacity researchers evaluated how boats can be operated on a lake without compromis­ ing safe recreational use, aesthetic enjoy­ ment and environmental quality. The study evaluated several factors: • Physical characteristics, including lake size, number of boats, usable area for boat­ ing, depth, distance from shores, etc. • Counts on the lakes on several days were taken, recording how many boats were actually using the lake. Houses and marinas, and access sites were part of the data. • Types of boats were counted, sizes, motorized, and non-motorized boats, jet skis, sail boats and other types of boats. • Spatial requirements for the various types of boats was considered. The aver­ age spatial requirement settled upon for a boat was a range of 10 to 15 acres per boat for safe navigation, such as for a large boat towing a skier. • Counts were taken to include peak use times including weekends and holidays. A percentage of the complete number of po­ tential boats was determined. The research­ ers anticipated 10 percent would be on the lake at a given time. Some lakes arc more environmentally sensitive. Shallower lakes tend to be more susceptible to damage from motor boats, especially large ones. They cause turbu­ lence and suspend sediment in the lakes, which smothers spawning areas. Groves be a contributing factor, and with even a minor increase of urbanization, the water quality would suffer in a short period of time. As a result, four recommendations to manage growth were made. 1. Clustering development where the land can best accommodate the construc­ tion is encouraged, while other areas of open space are put into protection into per­ petuity with conservation or deed restric­ tions to preserve woods and wetlands. The number of impervious surfaces resulting from sprawl is reduced, and open space re­ mains to absorb stormwater runoff. Open space options are now mandated by the slate. Barry County is requiring 40 percent of the open land be preserved. 2. Wetland protection is needed. Lake management and water resources protec­ tion is emphasized, even though wetlands Luis Saldivia Tony Groves should the regulations be challenged. Barry County, which regulates Barry Township, enacted a keyholing ordinance which applies county wide, supported by the findings of the water carrying capacity study done by the FTWRC. The ordinance requires back lots access­ ing lakes in the county now must have at least 85 feet of frontage, which helps con­ were still a lot of wetlands and wooded ar­ eas which were still intact, a positive find­ ing. Wetlands and woods are critical buff­ ers which filter runoff from development and farms. Groves said. To analyze water quality, phosphorus content was used as an indicator. It is a nu­ trient which is related to the aging process of a lake. With a lot of phosphorus, the clarity is reduced, there is more plant and trol kcyholirg. "I think it; the future as wc look at the impact of these ordinances, this will be a very positive thing. If you look al commu­ nities that have developed in southeast Michigan, intense development in the ‘60s. ‘70s and ‘80s. has caused an urbanized pat­ tern around the lakes, with access lo the water. We arc trying to avoid that scenario in the Four Townships. The recreational carrying capacity studies provide a basis for explaining what the problem is, and how it might be addressed." Groves said. The companion environmental carrying capacity study took a different approach on the same four lakes. The researchers tried to identify factors which would allow these lakes to accom­ modate additional development without de­ grading water quality both in the lakes and in the watershed area. To map the watershcds.around the lakes the group used aerial .photography to show urbanized lands, wetlands, woodlands and various land uses in the watersheds. Ur­ banized areas are often close to the lakes. Usually all buildable land is already devel­ oped, but in the four townships lakes, there algae growth, and oxygen content is ad­ versely affected. Gull Lake is an example of successful lake recovery after it showed excessive phosphorus amounts. In the ‘60s and ‘70s concerns led residents to seek solutions. Septic systems were found to be ‘60 to ‘70 percent the major cause of the pollution. In the 1980s public sewer was installed. The lake has recovered remarkably. Groves said. Phosphorus is not only an indicator of lake health, but it is more easily controlled than some pollutants, for direct results. Sources of phosphorus come from farmin.” or from urbanization and areas were ana­ lyzed as to how much each contributed. The levels of phosphorus resulting from these sources could actually be predicted from the analysis. Groves said, given the lakes and their size, and even with the construction of sewer systems around three of them, the lakes were still receiving phosphorus, which accelerates the lake's aging process. Improper development was believed to play a major role. There is a lack of knowl­ edge and information. Groves said. A natu­ ral features and wetlands inventory has not been completed stale wide. The FTWRC is using resources already available for inventories. • One of these is a GIS system, the Michigan Resources Information System used by the DNR. • They have incorporated information from the National Fish and Wildlife Serv­ ice. • Another source is the Dept, of Agricul­ ture's Soil inventory. Soils arc indicative of wetland resources. Hydric soils that are seasonally wet are usually wetlands. 3. The FTWRC recommends local units of government, the counties and townships, monitor permit applications with the DNR in their districts. Groves said the timetable offers a short window of opportunity in which to voice opposition at the district level. If no one questions a permit, it often goes through. If someone comments, espe­ cially from a government, the DEQ usually listens, he said. 4. Alternatives for wetlands protection include: • Avoid affecting wetlands altogether, to protect their integrity. They have enormous value for recharging water quality. • Create overlay zones or districts with provisions which protect areas around shorelines and stream corridors lo retain the vegetation on the banks, and to disallow in­ tense activity near the water resource area. An overlay districts can overlap several po­ litical jurisdictions. • Storm water management is needed. See WATER COUNCIL page 15 HHS business spelling team takes 2nd in state competition Hastings High School students were rec­ ognized as state winners in the workplace skills assessment competition at the Busi­ ness Professionals of America Slate Lead­ ership Conference in Detroit March 22-25. Students competing at the conference had placed at the first level of regional competition in January in Grand Rapids. Business Spelling team members Jessica Storm. Mike Nitz and Jeremy Shilling earned the second place state award. Team members completed preliminary elimina­ tion rounds with other regional winning teams. Eight teams were selected for the fi­ nal round. Team member Jeremy Shilling also re­ ceived an individual silver award for Busi­ ness Spelling. Parliamentary Procedures team members Nicole Doozan. Kelli Flohr. Erin Fish, Jen­ nifer Cottrell, Catherine Fish, Allison Coo­ ney, Carl Furrow, and Courtney Colvin captured the sixth place award for their event. The team was given an agenda and list of the procedures they needed to dem­ onstrate. Members had 15 minutes to pre­ pare for their demonstration. Members of the Michigan Association of Certified Par­ liamentarians judged the team. Scott Conrad and Amanda Schantz earned an eighth place award as members of an Administrative Support team. They were required to use spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications and business writing skills to produce various files and documents. Senior Jennifer Cottrell placed in the ad­ vanced level of Application/Intcrvicw Skills. She was required to submit a resume and letter of application. At the conference, she competed with nearly 70 regional members in preliminary rounds. Final rounds determined the top eight winners and she received the fifth place -ward. Amanda Bechler won the sixth place award for Payroll Accounting. There were nearly 70 regional winners in her event. The students had to calculate an entire pay­ roll and record the appropriate accounting transactions. During the three-day conference, mem­ bers also participated in professional work­ shops and voting delegate and general ses­ sions. said. It was found that all four lakes already exceed their recommended carrying capac­ ity with potential safety problems, or future environmental problems. To minimize these impacts, the consult­ ants made recommendations, given the number of homes and public access sites al­ ready established. Groves explained many lakes already provide access for residents of develop­ ments of homes located off the lake. This can funnel up to 50 boats into the lake through one small parcel. Unregulated keyholing can result in con­ centrating dense development along the shoreline area adjacent to the lake, which by its nature is environmentally sensitive. This causes more runoff to the lake, and of­ ten septic system problems, although most of the lakes studied already had public utili­ ties for all or portions of the surrounding area. Overcrowding around the lake leads ulti­ mately to crowding on the surface of the lake. Therefore, the study recommended each of the townships enact keyhole provisions for development and access to these lakes. Two townships, Prairieville and Ross, al­ ready had keyhole regulations. The study provided a basis for those ordinances. Hastings High School students who competed at the state-level business competition were (front, from left) Mike Nitz. Amanda Schantz. Amanda Bechler. Jessica Storm, (second row) Amanda Clinton. Catherine Fish. Alllison Cooney. Courtney Colvin. Nicole Doozan. Kelli Flohr. Erin Fish. Brittany Dobbins, (third row) Scott Conrad. Mike Moray. Jeremy Shilling. Carl Furrow. Eric VanderVeen. Chelsea Evans. Chris Swiatek. Jennifer Cottrell and Kyle Bellgraph. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 Seek counsel from the infallible LETTERS...from Our Readers Boondoggles abound in Barry County To the editor: I just read a quote on vs hat the impact of 50,(XX) annual library visits could have on the potential foot traffic to a place of busi­ ness. I’d like to know if that includes carrying a 50 lb. bag of dog food. or whatever, bird food. I think the study should have been the waiting time in the doctor’s offices. Another boondoggle already done and pushed by another doctor and called a great accomplishment is the great Community In My Opinion... Let’s have a referendum on new library’s location About 100 people filled the Barry County Circuit Courtroom last month, hoping to help determine the outcome of the Hastings Public Library location, but they were de­ nied that opportunity. Visiting Judge Thomas Eveiand apparently has realized this and now has decided to have another hearing. Nonetheless, the best way to settle this problem once and for all is at the ballot box with a referendum either in the August primary or the November general election. The city had petitioned to vacate M:'l Street to build a new library there, but more than 1,700 local citizens signed a petition asking the city not to close the street, and find a different location for the new library’. Pct World owner Doug Ward, with the help of sponsoring residents, hired attorney Dave Tripp to plead their case to Eveiand, but these citizens never got their chance to be heard in court. Meanwhile, the Hastings city attorney, city manager and city assessor were aware of a state plat law that could stand in the way of the city closing Mill Street. However, this information conveniently was ignored and not even mentioned publicly for about six months, until the Feb. 27 hearing. The library site location issue had gone before the City Council. City Planning Commission and finally to the court system. As citizens of Hastings with a stake in this issue, they deserve to be heard, but ha­ ven’t been. During the hearings, from Planning Commission to City Council to court, it has been a demonstration of why there is so much contempt for government these days. The city attorney stacked the deck for special interests and against the people who Education and Recreation Center. It is noth­ ing but a pan of Supt Caii Scheessel’s high school domain Boondoggle Number 3 - the COA and Health Department buildings. Let the owner of that church property waste away in his own greed Like I’ve always said, this is a Republican County run by the Democrats, and not very damn well. Another sore spot is the dog pound. I had a dog and I called. They said l*d have to take my chances of finding the dog a home. I said I’d pick her up. if a home was not found for her. I was told that was tew much paper work. It’s just some more rules and regulations by the masters of the sheriff's department. They moaned and groaned in the Reminder about drop-offs when they weren't there. That is what they are there for! I don't ever remember seeing a sign that said "at their convenience.” I’ll wager that a little personality down there and a little give would get rid of some animals. After talking to the animal shelter people. 1 took out an ad in the Reminder. Actually. I found a home before the paper came out. In two days. I had 17 calls and all wanted the dog. Those pound people can go back to sleep at Dog Hollow. I can’t finish this letter without a bright light. I spent three days on second floor at Pennock Hospital and they treated me with kid gloves; made me feel like I was their only concern. It sincerely was a nice stay. How do people who can't solve their own problems always have the answer for the rest of us. Bring in outside judges to judge something the local judges were chicken to do. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville signed petitions, essentially telling them their concerns were “irrelevant.” Our democracy is built on the principle of government of the people, by the people and for the people, it is a government for all of us. instead by one or a few. and the best way to protect it is by way of open and honest debate. This was not the case here, when only a few understood the ground rules by which a final decision would be made and chose not to inform the residents. Eveiand deserves credit for calling another hearing, but the best way to settle the is­ sue is with a referendum on closing Mill Street to make way for a new library. At least one-third of the citizens in Hastings oppose the proposed location and the Library Board isn't even halfway to the goal of the $3.7 million needed to build the new facility. Recall is not in the best interests of the citizens of Hastings in this case, but some­ thing needs to be done. The only way for these people to receive justice is through a ref­ erendum vote in the August primary or November general election. By holding the vote at the same lime as the already scheduled elections it won't cost additional lax dollars. Some who favor that Mill Street site have indicated they believe this is the best loca­ tion available for the new library. I disagree. I think two better options exist. My first choice would be Fish Hatchery Park, where the city owns a large lot and house it rents just off Green Street. If the committee is looking for a beautiful view, this is it. The new library would overlook a large body of waler and a view of the city's pre­ mier park. Patrons also would get the benefit of a seldom used large parking lot. There would be some site work, but not more than what the city will have to spend on Mill Street. I would suggest a two-story building, where the lower or basement level could be used for park, Thornapple Arts Council. Summcrfcst or community activities. The upper or main level would be for the library. The approach lo the site down Green Street would be a plus for any facility. It’s in walking distance to several schools and many of the city's residences. Not locating the library in the dowmiown area would also save space for additional retail or business in­ Dear editor: The dictionary says "fallible” means liable to be wrong or make mistakes Let me illustrate. Very recently our refrigerator quit work­ ing. A dear friend of our said. "Il could be the little fan.” we checked it out. and sure enough the fan could hardly be turned by hand. So this friend said."Get me the model and serial numbers and I will get you a new tan motor." I gave him the model number, but I could not find the serial number so I gave him a part number instead. After he had searched for an hour or so. he called back and said he could not find those num­ bers. I had made a mistake. Have you noticed that when something goes wrong or doesn't work, almost always some human being has been involved and "made a mistake?” I am fallible. I make mistakes. This friend told me where to look and I found the real serial number. Then he brought me the fan. installed it and the refrigerator now works fine. Many wrongs and mistakes are much more cosily, painful and devastating than this one. But two heads are belter than one. Would you agree with me that we humans are the greatest problems we have in this world? Think for a moment how many areas of life us fallible human beings hurt, destroy and kill with our wrongs and mistakes. Every area of life is affected and many times devastated by our wrongs and mistakes, including our personal happiness, social, moral, economic, religious, and eter­ nal areas of life. What would you suggest as a solution to these problems? If only we had an infallible friend, whom we could trust I (X) percent of the time because He never makes mistakes. Oh yes. it would help a great deal if He could forgive us when we didn’t trust Him 100 percent of the time. too. Have you heard these? So Jesus said to him. "Why do you call Me good? No one is good (infallible) but One. that is. God.” Mark 10:18. As it is written: "There is none righteous (right-wise), no. not one; There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Dcmocra’, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 22jl-622 J. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla. regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress worth House Office Building, the United States Ho* sc of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District be changed, but it wouldn't have much impact on the traffic patterns in the downtown area. Furthermore, it would revitalize the area. 1 envision a three-story, turn of the cen­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, tury architecture, that would complement the downtown area. The potential of retail expansion on this end of State Street is not as great as the west end. Years ago city officials fought lo keep the Fclpausch Food Center in their down­ town location, but no other retail development has happened since that time. Maintain­ Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District 8383. Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate. 1-202-224-3121. ing Fclpausch downtown was a good idea, but the potential of attracting additional Michigan Legislature stores is weak at best, unless Fclpausch decides to make it happen. These are just two locations that would not be as controversial as the proposed Mill Street location. There arc about 7,000 residents in the city of Hastings. Over 1,700 signed a petition not to close Mill Street for a library. That's at least one-third of the vot­ Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, Slate Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. "Ilud. Week’i 2.ueiiioet.... PUBLIC OPINION: cent. "For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:17. "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him. "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. "And you shall know tire truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32. This 100 percent faith in Jesus Christ is well said by Paul in Galatians 2:20. "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which 1 now live in the flesh I live by faith in live Son of God. who loved me and gave Himself for me." As I said earlier (two beads are better than one) therefore seek counsel. Proverbs 11:14. "Where there is no counsel, the peo­ ple fall: But in the multitude of counselors there is safety." 15:22. "Without counsel, plans go awry . But in the multitude of coun­ selors they are est. l-lished." See also Matthew 18:15-17. "Moreover if your brother sins against you. go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If Ik* hears you. you have gained your brother. "But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ’by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be estab­ lished.' "And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector." and “not for­ saking the assembling of ourselves togeth­ er. as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” What then is the diagnosis of our prob­ lem? "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather titan light, because their deeds were evil. “For everyone prac­ ticing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. "But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” John 3:19-21. Rus Sarver. Hastings Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ one wc can all be proud and happy about. — Fred Jacobs, Vice President. J-Ad Graphics As you can see from the Instruction Book, the Bible, all mere humans are falli­ ble. Only God. including Christ and the Holy Spirit, are infallible. The remedy for our fallibleness is twofold. First and fore­ most. We must really believe and trust the Lord Jesus as revealed in His word I(X) per­ Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. terests. The second location would be next to the current City Hall. There is a building on the location now that would have to be purchased, and the Apple street loop would have to ers. too many not to have been heard in this matter. Ward, the plaintiff for not closing Mill Street, has agreed to head the petition commit­ tee to get this issue on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. Il’s the best way to decide this issue and lo get on with the business of finding a proper location for the new library facility, God. They have all turned aside; They have together become unprofitable; There is none who docs good no. not one." Romans 3 10-12 "There is a way that seems right to a man. But its end i* the way of death" Proverbs 16:25. "The liean is deceitful above ail things. And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9. What about killer dog owner? Trade traffic woes for ambiance? Dear editor: This library situation is becoming a large pain. And why should the new library go by the river? Ambiance? Give me a break! These plans are going to disrupt the work­ ing people who use Mill Street just for ambiance? This is not a good enough rea­ son to close Mill St. I’ll give you "ambiance.” Try rush hour in Hastings and there are traffic lights at Mill and Michigan (which already exist) Apple and Michigan (proposed) and State Street and Michigan Avenue (which already exist) and the infamous proposed new dri­ veway for the fire department that will be a real treat. I do agree with Judge Thomas Eveiand in one respect: This can be corrected al the ballot box. If everyone who signed the peti­ tion to keep Mill Street open votes, we can remove the people who are largely respon­ sible for this mess. Until then, and until this is settled, please do not donate to the library building fund. Michael Mills. Hastings Hastings BannerI How did you feel about the second degree murder conviction of the SanFrancisco Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMvtMf, Hustings Banner, Inc. woman whose dog killed a neighbor? A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary,'Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. \bung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Mary McDonough Patricia Johns Helen Mudry Matt Cowall Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Tom Ward. Alto: “I don't think the dog owner should have been convicted of murder, since murder requires premedita­ tion. The dog owners were negligent and did not keep their pets under control." Ben Best. Lake Odessa: "She should be held ac­ countable for the actions of her dogs." l ia Blood. Rachael Wolfe, Dowling: Hastings: "I think it’s kind of harsh for a person to be convicted like that. I think she should be convicted of something, "She shouldn't have kept the dog if she couldn't con­ but not second degree mur­ der." trol it." Pat Maxson, Delton area: "I think it was a fair ver­ dict. I’m sure they knew their dogs were dangerous. Patrick Maghum, Howell: Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Ba m to 5 30pm . Saturdays 8 30a m W Noon Scott Ommen Dan Buerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacobs "I think it sends a good, strong message about the re­ sponsibility pet owners should have." Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2B. 2002 - Page 5 L€TT€RS from our readers... No wonder he is big on victim rights, we have so many victims in the county now! In a Michigan State Police crimes statis­ tics book, this part of Michigan had the highest increase in violent sexual assaults in the whole state, including the Detroit area. Feel safe now ladies? Why has crime doubled in Barry County? Is it because Sheriff DeBoer has pulled off all road patrol by deputies except for a few during the midnight hours? He has a contract with the MSP to protect us during the daylight hours, but when was the last time you saw one patrolling, except on a few of the main roads? The reason Michi­ gan State Police don't patrol al night is be­ cause in their contract they have to have two officers in a car in the night hours. In a money saving effort. Sheriff DeBoer only has one officer lo a car in the late hours. Looks like lhe MSP has more concern for their officer’s safety then our sheriff. The response time in Barry County at night can be up to a half hour. One explanation for the releasing these disturbing crime statistics here could be that the sheriff is trying to keep the MSP Post in Hastings so he has to justify its ex­ istence lo Lansing. The state is making cuts all over and he is trying to protect his alumni. Sheriff DeBoer is a retired MSP of­ ficer after all! The MSP is a fine organiza­ tion, but it was designed to be an :..J to lo­ cal law enforcement, not replace it as the sheriff has all but done. What I sec is the sheriff has failed lo protect and serve the residents of Barry County. It also points out that the existence of the MSP has made the county get worse, not better. Maybe wc need our local boys back who have an in­ vestment in this community. The logic being sold to the residents of Barry County is anything but logical. We justified the MSP's existence a few years ago because crime was up in the county. How do we have ‘God Bless America?' To the editor: “God Bless America" is heard all the lime on TV. What does the Bible say how to have Him bless us? God told Abraham, the father of lhe Jews. “1 will bless those who bless you and I will place a curse on those who harm you. And all the people on earth will be blessed through you " Genesis 12:5. “If my people which are called by my name shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face and turn from their ways, then will I hear from heaven and will for­ give their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14. "What does God call wicked, now the works of the flesh are manifest which are these... adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, witch craft, hatred, vari­ ance. murders, drunkenness, rivaling, self­ ish ambition, factions, envy, orgies and such like of which I told you before. I have told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." Galatians 5:19-22. "Nothing in the entire world can be hid­ den from God; everything is clear and lies open before him. We must explain lhe way we have lived." Hebrews 2:13. "We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ that everyone may cure things done in this body according to what he hath done, whether it is good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5:10. “All have sinned and are not good enough for God’s glory and all need to be made right with God by his grace which is a free gift." Roman 3:22-23. "For by grace are you saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is lhe gift of God not of works lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9. "What is grace? Grace is unmerited favor Gods love in which he took the initiative to give us what we don’t deserve. "If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." I John 1:9. “Jesus saith unto him I am lhe way the truth and the life and no man cometh unto the Father but by me" John 14:6. "For it is as I live saith he lord every knee shall bow to me and every tongue shall con­ fess to God so then everyone of us shall give account of himself to God." Romans 14:11-12. "Jesus said don’t let your heart be trou­ bled trust in God and trust in me. There are many rooms in my Fathers house. I would not tell you this if it were not true I am going there lo prepare a place for you. After 1 go and prepare a place for you I will come back and take you to be with me so you may be where 1 am John," 14-13. "Enter through the narrow gate. The gate is wide and road is wide that leads lo Hell and many people enter through that gale. But the gate is small and lhe road is narrow that leads to true life. Only as few people find that road." Matthew 7:13. Dear friends let us love one another for love comes from God. All who love have become God’s children and know God. "Whoever does not love does not know God because God is love. This is how God showed his love to us He sent His one and only son into the world so that we could have life through him. This is what real love is. It is not our love for God, it is God's love for us in sending his son to be the way to lake away our sins.” John 4:7-10 We need to believe and obey God’s word if he is going to Bless America. Floyd Jones. Hickory Comers Orangeville Treasurer needs computer To the editor: The Orangeville Township Board held a budget meeting March 19. to prepare the budget for the fiscal year 2002. when the Orangeville Treasurer requested the Township Board approve approximately $4,800 for the purchase of software, a com­ puter, and a laser printer. This motion was seconded by Trustee Fred Lewis. However, this motion was opposed by Lee Cook, supervisor. Darlene Harper, clerk and Linda Blackmore, trustee. Supervisor Cook said the computer was a “want, not a need.” The treasurer collected over $1.8 million for the 2001 tax bills. The software the trea­ surer would like to purchase has been used for many years by many other township treasurers including Assyria. Barry. Carlton. Hastings, and Johnstown, just to name a few. It is also recommended and used by the Barry County Treasurer. Currently. Orangeville is lhe only town­ ship in Barry County where lhe treasurer does not have a computer, meaning every­ thing is done by hand on a calculator - effi­ cient years ago. but not today. Also of concern for taxpayers Orangeville; The township now spends approximately $4,500 per year to Manatron - a service that prints the tax bills. Starting in 2003. it is very possible taxes will have to be run by every township in June and December. This means it could cost the township $9,000 a year to have the lax bills done. If a computer was purchased for lhe trea­ surer it would pay for itself in less than a year and the treasurer would run all the tax bills herself. No outside service would be needed. Meetings arc held on the first Tuesday of every mont’. at 7:30 p.m. All arc welcome. Vickie Ritchie, Orangeville Twp. Treasurer The sheriff then (except the midnight shift) pulled off road patrols by our deputies in an effort lo save money. Now we arc trying to justify keeping them by saying crime has doubled in the county. If I were a member of the MSP 1 would be a bit miffed by this logic as well. This is saying that they failed al protecting the residents of Barry County. Don't gel me wrong about the men in blue, they do a good job. but when they try to justify their existence the area by saying crime is up after they took over is not a good way of doing it. I see it as a negative not a positive. Another argument might be that our judi­ cial system has failed. How many remem­ ber Judge Richard Shuster? Now there was a judge who knew how to deal with the criminal clement in this county. Arc our courts being too lenient on those who break the law? If crime has doubled, then why hasn't the staff in the prosecutor's office doubled? People complain how the prose­ cutor pica bargains crimes down to little or nothing. If crime has doubled, but the staff hasn't, this has got to be a bi: of a burden on the prosecutor’s staff so they have to pica bargain to lessen the caseload. In last week's Detroit News there was an article on the new CCW law in Michigan. Those who opposed the new law were feed­ ing the residents of Michigan lies by saying blood will flow in the streets and people wil settle their disagreements by shooting each other. The article went on to say this has not happened. It also had MSP statis­ tics on the new law and one of those was how Barry County is number one in Michi­ gan for CCW permits per capita. One in 18 people in Barry County have either applied for or have CCW permit. Now I know why. With crime doubling in Barry County un­ der Sheriff DeBoer's watch, you need one. In a court case last year, the sheriffs posi­ tion. along with Attorney General Jennifer Granholm's, was that you do not have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms and Circuit Judge James Fisher in his ruling agreed. DeBoer was also one of two sher­ iffs in the whole state who was in with Granholm and "People who Care about Kids." They wanted lo overturn the new CCW law. Federal statistics for crime in the U.S. also show that the cities in the U.S. with the most restrictive gun control laws have the highest crime rales. We in Barry County have the most re­ strictive law enforcement officers (the ones in charge) and our crime rate has doubled. Take away the guns from law-abiding citi­ zens and only the criminals have guns. It's time for a change and 1 hope the people of Barry County will remember this come election time. John Vernon, Middleville Elderly need warmth in “the home” To the editor: I just came home from taking Easter bas­ kets to Hastings Tendercare for people who will not be remembered for Easter. I was very upset there because there had been no heat in the dining area and the activities area for two days already and there wouldn’t be any until next Monday. How come somebody hasn't checked into this, who should have found another company to check it out? "How come” they aren’t on emergency "standby” if the other company won’t come? There were no church services, and all activities wer? cancelled because it was too cold for the people there, as they couldn’t move around like healthy people to get warm. I'm waiting for an answer. 945-9554 Nancy Cramer Delton is mismanaged, is a sloppy organization, or because they endorse it as a vital asset to the community? This same report also states the COA distributes more than 40.000 Meals on Wheels per year in addition to other serv­ ices rendered. The State of Michigan condemned the Health Department. Wc have no choice; we must build a new one. It seems to me hav­ ing the Health Department and COA share parking is prudent use of county money. Since the current place for the Health De­ partment has no room for expansion, why not have the county and city build the new library, health department and COA on the same grounds? If. as you say. it is smarter to tear down lhe existing building than renovate it. do so and build a new complex. The library part will be paid for by donations. Seek dona­ tions for the COA part so those who find it difficult to ride a turtle from downtown to the new facility but have no trouble getting to the golf course or lhe hospital, and do not want to participate in COA activities, do not have to. Purchase the church land from lhe reve­ nues of the sale of the three buildings and the land of the proposed library. Combine the resources of lhe city and county for the benefit of all. Bill Byrne. Hastings Use ‘umbrella’ for COA site? To the editor: What is an umbrella? As I understand it. it’s a protective device designed to protect one from unexpected precipitation. When used to describe a fund maintained by a governmental body, it refers lo a fund kept by that body to cover expenses in hard limes, when funds arc needed for emer­ gency relief for times such as after a major flood. Of course, in these uncertain economic times when a new terrorist attack could oc­ cur any time, who knows when the county will be in dire need for funds? Now the government of Barry County has recently had its bond evaluation raised from B- to A+ because of several factors indicating fiscal responsibility. This is an advantage lo us taxpayers of the county because of any bonds that must be floated to cover large projects, such as new buildings. One of the factors in that rating is the relative size of the umbrella fund maintained by the county. Such bonds will have a lower interest rate if investors arc confident that the county will protect their investment, a con­ fidence built on those ratings. Tuesday night, in an extraordinary meet­ ing of the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners in Delton packed with interested citizens, the commission voted to approve a partially developed plan to buy more Hast­ ings property with an old church building for two buildings one supposedly a rebuild­ ing of the old church, one for the Commis­ sion on the Aging and one for the Health Department. What made that decision most interesting was how that more than 3 million dollar project was funded. Note that this amount is roughly half the current amount in the umbrella fund and that the 3 million + fig­ be partially covered by a possible grant of $150,000 has a Sept. I deadline which will be hard to beat. If a significant portion of lhe cost is to be covered by grants, many more grant pro­ posals are needed, which will be difficult after the money has been allocated. Now- some money from lhe sale of the existing buildings that the new buildings would re­ place will bring in some compensation, but certainly not come close to half the cost. Now for such large projects, a loan is floated by the county after obtaining ap­ proval for that bond issue from the citizens of lhe county by a millage election. In this case, rather than ask the voters of the county whether they approved of this ex­ pensive project, the county commissioners took the easy way and robbed the umbrella fund, the rainy day fund, the fund designed to cover unexpected emergencies. When asked about how much was put into that umbrella fund each year. County Adminis­ trator Michael Brown brought out an esti­ mate of between $400,000 an-1 $450,000. At that rate it will take mure than seven years to put back into the umbrella fund the amount pulled out for this project. That as­ sumes of course that during the next seven years there are no emergencies for which funds are needed immediately. Most of the commissioners voting for this issue will no longer be on the board at the end of seven years. In fact, this vote may hasten their departure. Perhaps Reso­ lution 02-07 will be become their nemesis. In any case, the current members arc se­ verely restricting the ability of future com­ missioners to meet emergencies for at least ure may be way too low. The county's ex­ perience with refurbishing old church buildings has be-n dismal, as evidenced by the Courts and Law Building, and we can expect the actual cost to be much higher. The promises that part of these costs will ( of r h Must be 21 after 9-OOpm Daily Lunch Specials $499 Open Dahy at 11 a.m. Ralph M. Dean Delton The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be phnted legibly or typed, double-spaced. _ 11 at the Presbyterian Church of Hastings, 231 South Broadway •>; HOLY THURSDAY COMMUNION WITH TENEBRAE— H 7 March 28 at 730 p.m. A solemn service filled with drama and mystery. Nursery available. i TRADITIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION WITH COMMUNION—1> a m. With special music by the Chancel Choir. In 616-945-0100 What is an umbrella? v L 201S. Jefferson St. Hastings my original question: Experiences for Observing Holt/ Week and Easter! JjUWlh \ Yakety Yak & The Mike Espy Band seven years. Now is this project an urgent need re­ quiring removing at least half of the accu­ mulated emergency funds? I must repeat Write Vs A Letter... Distinctively Different Fall Creek's Live Entertainment! MARCH 30 9PM - 1AM Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give us a call at To the editor: The Annual Public Report of the COA lists many prominent businesses, a founda­ tion. and people who donate generously of their money, gifts, and time to support lhe COA. Why? Because they believe the COA Citizens need guns to fight rising crime To the editor: Isn't it amazing that Barry County Sher­ iff Steve DeBoer doesn't want law-abiding residents of Barry County to be able to carry concealed firearms for personal pro­ tection, when at the same time Barry County crime has doubled under his watch? Combine COA, library, health dept. ) V*/ Nursery available. CONTEMPORARY CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION WITH COMMUNION—11:20 a.m. With music by the Praise Team. M Nursery availably. /s'X �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 [ Hazel A^EIdridge) Bonlen | LANSING - Hazel A. (Eldredge) Bor­ den. of Lansing, age KM), passed away on Saturday. March 23. 2002. HASTINGS - Gary D. Selby, age 44. of Hastings, died Tuesday, March 26. 2002 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | ~ Pau^C^Gackler~ HASTINGS - Paul C Gackler. age 85. of Hastings, passed away Monday. March 25. 2002 at Tendercare, Hastings. Visitation will be held Thursday. March 28, 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday. March 29. 2002 at 11 a.m. at lhe Beeler Funeral Home. Middles ille. More OBITUARIES on page 7 j She was bom on April 5. 1901 in Lake Odessa, and has lived in Lansing for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Robert in 1979. and by seven sib­ lings. Surviving are: daughter. Anolah (Char­ les) Moore of St. Johns; three grandchil­ dren. Edward (Lana) Moore of Portland. Richard Moore of Howell and Margaret Rossow of St. Johns; eight great grandchil­ dren and nine great-great grandchildren. A funeral service was held Tuesday. March 26, 2002, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with Res. D. Keith Laidler officiating. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa on Tuesday. Arrangements were made by EstesLeadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pauur. Steve Olmstead. 1616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 am.. Sun day School 11:00 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferwn Father Al Rus­ nell. Pastor. Saturday Macs 4:30 p m . Sunday Masse* 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.: Confe*won Satur­ day 3:30-4 15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 WeM State Road. Hasting*. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon, Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7DO p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Rob Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Services Sun­ day. 11:00 a.m . Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 PoweU Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sundav School Classes 9.45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 1045 am . Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W Center St (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office. (616) 945-3014 The Rev Ft Charter P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voctbcrg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11 .*00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Monung Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10 00 a.m. Worship 11 :00 a.m ; Evening Service at b *X) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m QULMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught 1616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Do'tcn Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights • Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Suthmer Wonhip Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00a m -12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship service* and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all age* 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd (Across from Tom'* Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m to 12 noon Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m Sunday School; 10.45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12) Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. W'ednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m ) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Nonh St. Hasting* Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Ptxxie (616) 945­ 9414 Thursday. March 28-600 p.m.. Adult Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Mothers & More Friday. March 29 • 930 a m . Crosswalk. 700 p.m.. Good Friday Worship. Satur­ day. March 30 - 7:00 p.m.. Easter Virgil Worship: 8:00 p.m. Nar­ cotic* Anonymous. Sunday. March 31 - 6 00 A 10:45 a m Wonhip; 7:30 a.nL. Easter Break­ fast: 8:30 a.m.. Easter Egg Hunt. Monday. April I - 7:00 p.m.. Brother of Grace, iuesday. April 2 - 7.00 p.m.. Worship Committee: 7:00 p.m.. Overeaten Anony­ mous. Wednesday. April 3 - 8:00 am. HAMA 1000 a m.. Word watchen; 3:30 p.m.. Youth Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m.. Worship; 700 p.m.. Sarah Circle. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHVRCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 pm. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6.00 p.m For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T Husiwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cunic. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 a_m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m . Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Senice; 7 DO p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sundav at 9 30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyna Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10.30 a.m.. 6.-00 p.m; Wed. 6 JO p.tn Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rove MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone n Someone Special" For mformanon call 1-616-731*5194 or I-517-852-1806 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 a m. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments. 11 DO a.m. ■ Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care av&iiaNe for infants and toddler* thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associ­ ate. Thursday. March 28 - 6:40 p.m. Tenebrae rehearsal; 7:30 p.m Maundy Thursday Service with Communion and Tenebrae. Friday. March 29 - Good Fnday. Sundav. March 31 - The Ressurection of our Lord - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir. 9:00 a m. Traditional Wor­ ship Service; 9:20 a.m Children's Worship; 10:00 a m. Coffee Hour. 11.20 a m Contemporary Worship Service; 11 40 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both Services Children's Worship is available dunng both Services Monday. April I - 8 30 a m Staff meets for prayer and planning. 6:30 p.m. Standing Committees meet with Architect Committee meetings at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. April 3-5:00 p.m. Drama Team meets in Sharpe Hall; 6.45 p.m Praise Team: 7D0 p m. Chancel Choir This information on uorshtp senices is prodded by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEX FAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions*’ - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HOWELL • Virginia A. Overiey. age 84. of Howell, died Thursday. March 21. 2002 al McPherson Hospital. Mrs. Overiey has been a Howell resident for the past 28 years. She was born Sept. 13. 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Roy and Millie (Yule) Boyes. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1934. Mrs.Overley and her husband owned and operated Ben Franklin Stores in Howell. Detroit. Dearborn Heights and Haslett. She was a member of Community Church in Okemos and also enjoyed golf and bowling. She is survived by her husband. Roy C. Overiey. whom she married on Sept. 20. 1937 in Hastings. Also surviving are her children. John (Sandra) Overiey of Medford. OR; Phyllis (Larry) Moore of Medford. OR and Janice (Howard) Snyder of Milwaukee. WI; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday. March 26. at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. MI. Memorial contributions are suggested to Salvation Army and are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made MacDonald’s Funeral Home. Howell. I ~ L. by Ace^bbott ~~ MIDDLEVILLE - L. Ace AbtxMl. age 71. of Middleville, passed away Sunday. March 24. 2002 at home. Mr. L. Ace Abbott was bcm on Aug. 23. 1930 in Baltimore Township. Barry County. MI. the son of Hugh and Vera (Pennington) Abbott. He was raised in Walkerville. MI and attended Walkerville School, leaving school to serve his country, reluming to graduate later. He was married to Margaret Ryan on June 25. 1955 in Angola. Ind., and have resided in Middleville for the past 46 years. Mr. Abbott was employed at Bradford While. Middleville, retiring after 40 years of service. L. Ace Abbott was a member of the Wayland VFWPost 7581, American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. He served in the Army from November 1948 until July 1952. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and time spent with family and dog, Bosco. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Abbott is survived by his wife, Margaret Abbott; one son. Jeff Abbott of Middleville; two daughters, Carol Ann (Gregg) Conrad of Middleville and Cathy (Norman) Noviskey Jr. of Hastings; seven grandchildren, Michael Cramer, Matthew Cramer, Adam Conrad, Jason Abbott. Cal Abbott. Carmen Noviskey and Nicole Noviskey; one sister. Lorraine (Bill) Lewis of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Militaty honors will be under the auspices of the Wayland VFW Post 7581. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Middleville Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Florence A. VanHorn JACKSON - Florence A. VanHorn of Jackson, formerly of Delton, passed away March 20. 2002. Mrs. VanHorn was bom on Nov. 26, 1904. in the log cabin on Trick Road in Barry Township of Barry County, which had been built by her grandfather Oliver Perry Knowles. She was the daughter of Porter and Frances Knowles After finishing high school at Galesburg. Mich., the following year she went to live with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Knowles in Jackson, Mich. Two years later she married Cyril VanHorn. To this union a daughter was bom. Florence Mae VanHorn Lehmkuhle. who preceded her in death on Nov. 24. 1995. Florence was a former employee of Matthews Ice Cream Store and the Parlor in Jackson. She worked many years at the Delton Library, and was a member of lhe Delton Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a sister. Evelyn Norris; a son-in-l tw. Donald Luhmkuhle; and sever­ al nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by a brother. Earl Knowles. The funeral services were conducted Saturday. March 23. 2002. at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor William Cowin officiated. Interment al East Hickory Comers Cemetery . Memorial contributions to Delton Seventh-day Adventist Church or Disability Connections of Jackson will be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements were made by WtlliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. SCOTTS - Mrs. Katherine Cook of Scotts, passed away Sunday. March 23. 2002 in Portage. Fianna Lind, age 97. passed away Thursday. March 21. 2002 She uas preceded in death by her hus­ band. J. Emerson Lind and her son. John Lind. She is sun ived by her children. Lois and Inin Rtxlgers. Barbara and Robert Higgins. Paul and Sue Lind. Larry and Loretta Lind. Phyllis Lind; 17 grandchildren; 25 great­ grandchildren; three great-great-grandchil­ dren; her brother and sister-in-law. Sain and Olive Finkbeiner: many nieces and nephew s. Funeral sen ices for Mrs. Lind were held Monday. March 25. 2002 at MatlhysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Interment Bowne Center Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Visiting Nurses Hospice. Arrangements were made by MatihysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Mrs. Cook was bom in Kalamazoo on Oct. 9. 1909. the daughter of George and Katie Arbutina. In 1938 she married Gerald E. Cook and he preceded her in death in 1971. She was a former employee of Allied Paper Co. She enjoyed working in her yard, and shopping, she loved children and cats. Katherine will be remembered for her sense of humor and for being very charita­ ble to those in need. She is sun ived by her son. Gary B. Cook of Scotts; grandchildren. Noelle and Steven Cook; a sister-in-law. Sarah Anders of Delton; and a brother-in-law. Don (Mary Louise) Cook of Dowling; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers. George and Steven. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. March 27. 2002. at WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiated. Interment was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Kalamazoo County Humane Society a charily of one’s choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Harol^^Cnimmel KALAMAZOO Harold B. Crummel. of Kalamaztxi and formerly of Wall Lake, passed away Monday. March 25. 2002. Mr. Crummel was bom in Kalamazito. Michigan, on July 25. 1917. the son of Henry G. and Esther G. (Ennis) Crummel. He was a machine foreman at Shakespeare, retiring in 1980. He loved his family and took pride in watching his family growing up. He also loved yard work, flowers, camping and especially his two dogs. Shaggy and Busier. On Dec. 20. 1936 he married the former Donna Tyler who survives. Other members of his family include, their children. Barbara VanVixirsl of Oshtemo. Bob Crummel of Kalamazoo. Harold P. Crummel of Battle Creek. Jerry Crummel of Mendon. Cheryl (Mike) Lathrop of Gobles and Brenda Crummel and Jack Mtxre of Lake City; a brother. Richard Crummel of Detroit; and a sister. Evelyn (Jr.) Kloosterman of Florida; 20 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers. Cecil. Guy and Joe; sisters, Theda and Dorothy; and a grandson, Travis | [ Irving “Rosey” Rose, Jr. HASTINGS - Irving “Rosey” Rose. Jr.. age 79, of Hastings died Saturday. March 23. 2002 at home. Mr. Rose was bom on Nov. 10, 1922 in Hastings, MI. lhe son of Irving and Arvilla (Goodenough) Rose. He was raised in Barry County and attended area schools. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years during World War II. His Navy service included lhe South. Central. Southwest and Western Pacific. He was commissioned to the USS Bunker Hill. He was married lo M. Ruth (Gross) Montague on Dec. 16, 1955 and she died Jan. 20. 1990. He was employed at lhe E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings for 31 years, retiring in 1983. He was a life member of the Nashville V.F.W. Post #8260. avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, taking pictures of wild life. His special friend Bob Chaffee made it possible for him to travel up-north yearly until his death. Mr. Rose is survived by daughters. Barbara (Glenn) Powers of Nashville, Linda Colvin of Hastings, Teresa (Gus) Bryant of Indiana; step-daughters. Janet (James) McKmstry of Hastings. Laurie Thomas of Nashville; son. Douglas Rose of Hastings; step-son, Terry Montague of Hastings; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Full military graveside services were held Tuesday. March 26. 2002 at Hastings Township Cemetery with honors by the Nashville V.F.W. Post #8260. Memorial contributions may be made lo a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. William R. Resseguie NASHVILLE - William R Resseguie. age 74. of Nashville, died Monday. March 18. 2002 at Ingham Regional Medical Facility, Lansing, Ml. Mr. Resseguie was bom in Flint, MI on Oct. 26, 1927, the son of Freeman and Achsah (Mead) Resseguie. He attended Flint schools and served in the United Slates Marine Corps during (he Korean War from Sept. 4, 1952 until Sept. 3, 1956. He married Ella Jane Bennett on Jan. 25. 1958 in Flint. He worked at the Buick plant in Flint for 10 years and AE Hoover in Charlotte for 31 years. Upon moving to the Vermontville/ Nashville area he served as an assistant scout master for 11 years in Vermontville. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post, the Nashville Assembly of God Church and enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, work­ ing in his shop at home, fishing and deer hunting. He was always a good husband and father and dearly loved his grandchildren. He touched many lives and truly was a good and honest man. He is survived by his wife. Ella of Nashville; daughters. Linda (Lyle) Hill of Hastings and Lois (Skip) Thomsbury of Nashville; son. Dale (Tammy) Resseguie of Vermontville; six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Freeman and Achsah (Mead) Resseguie; son. Patrick Resseguie; grandson, Adam Wrigglesworth; mother-in-law, Nora Hine; sister. Phyllis Houle; and brother. Freeman. Jr. Services were held Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Nashville Assembly of God. Pastor Glenn Branham officiated. Interment at Patterson Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Carpenter. . , The family will receive visitors Thursday. March 28, 2(X)2 from 6 lo 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Dello.'. Private interment al a later date. Men orial contributions lo lhe American Lung Association will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. | Donald V. Rogers INDIANA - Donald V. Rogers, 64. <»fE. Shay Street, died Thursday morning, March 21. 2002 in Fayette Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for several weeks. He had been in failing health since Feb 16. He was born July 16. 1937 in Hastings. Ml, one of four children of Vicltr John and B. Pauline Meyers Rogers. He grew up in lhe Wtxxlland. Ml area, and graduated from Lake Odessa High Schtx>l in Lake Odessa. Ml. From 1954 until I960, he served with the U.S. Army. Military Police Component, and had served in Korea. Following his discharge, he moved to Connersville and was employed at Design and Manufacturing as an electrician in the maintenance department. In 1966, he joined lhe Connersville Police Department and retired in 1992. He had worked securi­ ty al several local businesses and was also a journeyman electrician. A talented musi­ cian. he played trumpet in lhe Army and had played several instruments in various dance bands. An avid reader and collector, he also loved to c<M>k. He was a member of lhe Fraternal Order of Police. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Poe Rogers, to whom he was married here on July 7. 1980; two sons. Craig (Annette) Rogers of Connersville and Donald V. Rogers. Jr. (Michelle) of Erie, PA; two daughters, Deniecc Rogers Safewrighl and husband. Junior Anderson of Indianapolis and Stephanie Lainhart of Oxford, OH; six grandchildren. Monica Rogers, Ashton and Carmella Anderson, Noah Zachary Rogers, and Joshua and Shelby Rogers; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Lois) DeCamp of Eaton Rapids. MI; two brothers. Richard (June) Rogers of Hereford. AZ and Russell (Gail) Rogers of Campton. KY; a step daughter, Kimberlie Hinkle of Connersville; a step son, Ryan (Amanda) Hignite of Tarawa Terrace. NC; eight step grandchildren, Skylcr, Travis, and Cory Hinkle. Brandon and Kallyn Hignite. and David. Tim. and Joshua Reinhardt; a niece, and aunts, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date and will be announced. There will be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Fayette County Animal Shelter. Miller. Moster. Robbins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 2B 2002 - Page 7 Obituaries, continued | Schultz-Morman to wed May 11 Kevin and Cindy Schultz of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of their son. Adam Schultz lo Mimi Morman, daughter of Russel and Marilyn Morman of Bonner Springs, Kansas. Adam graduated from Hastings High School in 1998 and is currently attending Indiana Wesleyan University. He will grad­ uate in April of 2003 with a degree in Computer Graphic Arts and Illustration. Mimi will graduate from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Public Relations this April. A May IL 2002 wedding is being Ruhn-Hagen plan June 15 wedding Lee and Marlys Ruhn of Oakes. ND and Warren and Marsha Hagen of Roseau. MN are pleased to announce the engagement of Nicole Ruhn to Todd Hagen. A June 15th wedding is planned at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Oakes, N.D. Nicole, a 1998 graduate of University of North Dakota is employed at Aquinas College in Grand Rapid:.. MI. Todd, a 1999 graduate of University of North Dakota is employed with Cargill in Lake Odessa. MI. The couple resides in Hastings. MI. planned. | NASHVILLE - Annie M. Porter, age 72. of Nashville, died Monday. March 18. 2002 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Annie Porter was bom in Sandusky. MI on Jan. 12. 1930. the daughter of Peter and Isabella (Innis) Ferguson. She attended Deckerville Schools and graduated from Hastings. She married Howard Porter in Jackson, MI on May 14. 1950. She moved to Nashville in 1971 and worked at the Bahs Dairy Farm and Kentwood Packing in Grand Rapids. She was a past member of the Nashville VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, playing games and spending time with her grand­ children. She is survived by daughters. Ruth (Ron) Smith of Nashville. Janice White of Smiths Creek. Mary Fueri of Nashville. Karen (Rodney) Wallace of Hastings, Mildred (Walt) Thurlby of Nashville. Cherly (Tony) Woodmansee of Hastings. Brenda Downing of Nashville, and Flora (Al) Thornton of Hastings; sons. Howard Porter. Jr. of Ionia and Bill Porter of Nashville; brother. James Ferguson of Kansas City. MO; son-in-law. DJ White; 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Howard Porter (1987); son. Arthur Porter, grandson, Kenny Wallace (2000); and brothers. Keith and Kenneth. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Vivian Yvonne Potter MIDDLEVILLE - Vivian Yvonne Potter, age 60. of Middleville died Saturday. March 23. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Potter was bom on Aug. 31, 1941 in Freeport. MI. the daughter of Roy and Beatrice (Clum) Blough. She was raised in (he Freeport area and attended Freeport Schools. She was married to Jerry Knickerbocker, marriage ending in divorce and then to William D. “Billy" Potter •-n Aug. 24, 1985. She has lived at her present address for the past 20 years. Mrs. Potter owned and operated the “Sno To Go" concession business for many years traveling to festivals and flea markets? She enjoyed bowling, knitting, col­ lectibles, especially beanie babies, and Gole-DeCook exchange vows Jason Daniel Gole of Hastings and Karen Nichole DeCook of Warren were united in marriage on Nov 10, 2001. The ceremony took place at St. Manin de Pones Catholic Church in Warren, Michigan and the recep­ tion was held at Villa Penna. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David G. DeCook of Warren. Karen is a 2001 graduate from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental Hygiene program. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Gole of Hastings. Jason is a senior demal student at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. He will be graduating May 18. 2002. The maid of honor was Lauren Tailerico, a friend of the bride. The bridesmaids were Regina Halatsis. friend of the bride, and sis­ ters of the groom. Danielle. Michelle and Jessica Gole. The best man was Jason Souyias, a friend of the groom. The groomsmen were Samuel O’Conner, friend of the groom. Matthew DeCook, brother of the bride, and brothers of the groom. Philip and Peter Gole. The couple plans to reside in Hastings. Jason will be joining his father’s dental practice in July. lAiea TSttths BOY, Gavin Jeffrey Coleman, born at Spectrum Hospital on March 17, 2002 at 4:12 a.m to Shannon Coleman and Amber Beers of Clarksville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Bob and Chris Green of Lake Odessa and Chuck and Deb Coleman of Ithaca and Jeff and Colleen Beers of Allegan. BOY, Tyler James Dumond was born March 4. 2002. at 3:45 p.m. to Vem and Cindy Dumond of Lake Odessa. Weighing 10 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 21 inches long. GIRL, Alexis Elyse VanHorn, was bom at Metropolitan Hospital on March 17. 2002 at 11 38 a.m. Site weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and measured 18 1/2 inches long. Alexis is the daughter of Gabriel and Susan VanHorn of Hastings. She was wel­ comed home by big sisters Courtney (age 13) and Justine (age 12). as well as big brother. Jordan (age 10). Proud grandparents are Albert and Shar­ on Francik. formerly of Hastings. Evelyn Dryer of Byron Center and Douglas Van­ Horn of Broomfield. CO. Randall-Reaser united in marriage Richard Robert Reaser is pleased to announce the engagement of his mother. Christina Lynn Randall to his father. Lucus James Reaser. Christina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown of Hastings and Mr. Thomas Randall of Battle Creek. Lucas is the son of Mrs. Louanne Reaser of Ionia and Mr. Greg Reaser of Hastings. Christina is a graduate ot Cloniara School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College and Lucus is a giaduate of Hastings High School and is enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. The wedding is to take place May 18th at Saint Rose of Lima Church. researching the family genealogy. Mrs. Potter is surviv'd by her husband. W-lliair “Billy" Plotter; sons. Dale Knickerbocker of Middleville. Bruce Knickerbocker of Middleville. Mark Knickerbocker of Howell; four grandchil­ dren; brothers, Roy Blough Jr. of Hastings and Bob Blough of Hastings; sisters, Betty White, of Florida and Mary Gallup of Florida; many nieces, nephews, cousins, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Volunteers work closely with other mem­ bers of the Barry Community Hospice team to give supportive care to hospice patients and their families. Their supportive help often means that terminally ill persons can remain in their own homes for the remain­ ing weeks or months of their lives. The Barry Community Hospice team is made up of doctors, nurses, social workers, home health aides, clergy and volunteers. Through this team effort, the team brings comfort and dignity to those facing a termi­ nal illness and is committed to providing the best care possible. Hospice volunteers make contributions by providing caring support to ease the suf­ fering and grief of patients and their fami­ lies. Volunteer assignments include: • Patient companionship; • Respite care (allowing the caregiver to rest or run errands); • Light housekeeping, grocery shopping or errands for lhe patient or caregiver; • Transportation for patients to doctors appointments or treatments; • Emotional and practical support to fam­ ily members who have experienced a death (in conjunction with the Hospice Bereavement Department); • Working in the Hospice office with typ­ ing, mailings, copying, and other general office duties; and • Community activities and health fairs. New volunteers are trained twice a year. Classes include a general introduction to hospice, the role of the volunteer, loss and HASTINGS - Hazel M. (Felder) Monica, age 95, of Hastings, died Friday. March 22. 2002 at Hastings Tendercare She was born Sept. 8. 1906 in Middleville, the daughter of Robert A. and Jessie B (Me Nee) Baird. She attended Barry County School’s, was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting. She was very active in Barry County 4-H. and long time member of the Rebecca Lodge. Hazel married Leon Felder in 1948 and he died in 1971. she married Lester Monica in 1983 and he died in 1990. Also preced­ ing in death were her parents, brothers. Alvin Baird, Ross Baird and sister. Ethel Peck. Surviving are her children. Juanita (Edward) Slocum of Hastings. Yvonne (Jack) Bagley of Hickory Corners. Fredericka (Perry) James of Delton and Marjorie (Leonard) Burns of Hastings; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; step-sons. Charles (Donna) Monica of Delton. Bruce (Martha) Monica of Rochester Hills; sever­ al step grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were held Monday. March 25, 2002 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Russell Sarver officiat­ ed. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery . Memorials may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings [ EdwanKJ^Jack” Carr WATERTOWN. WISCONSIN ■ Edward J. “Jack" Carr, age 77, of Watertown. Wise., formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning, March 19. 2002. He had lived in Wisconsin for many years where he had been a dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Zibowski) Carr, his wife. Jean Marie Carr; his brother, George Carr; and his sister, Clara Timmerick. He is survived by his children, Cathy Carr, Paul (Jeanne) Carr, Clara (Roger) Truax, and Mary (Steven) Ross; four grand­ children; two great grandchildren; his sis­ ters, Delores (Lyn)Stedg and Katherine Martini; his brothers, Leo Carr and Gene (Bemadine) Carr; and many nieces, nephews, and other friends and relatives. The funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa on Friday. March 22. 2002. Burial was in NASHVILLE Matthew John Pennington, age 22. of Nash'illc. Michigan, died Wednesday. March 27. 2002 at Spcctfum Health-Blodgetl Campus in Grand Rapids. Mr. Pennington was bom on May 27. 1979 in Battle Creek. MI., the son of John and Katherine (Buckland) Pennington. He was raised in the Nashville. Ml area and attended Maple Valley schools, graduating in 1997 from Maple Valley High School Matthew was married to Melissa K Reynolds on September 22. 2001. He was employed at Pennington’s Bobcat and Backhoe Service in Nashville. Matthew attended Charlotte Assembly of God. was a long-time 4-H participant receiving numerous awards, including the Jesse Snow Memorial award, was a FFA member receiving the Star GreenHand award, was an avid ouldoorsman. participated in 9th grade baseball and enjoyed working with tools and various equipment. Mr. Pennington is survived by wife. Melissa; unborn child, due September 2002; parents. Kathy and John Pennington of Nashville; sisters. Jessica and Amy Pennington of Nashville; grandparents. Mary and Gary Buckland of Dowling; great grandparents. Marciel and Wayne Buckland of Dowling; mother and father-in-law. Diane and James Reynolds of Charlotte; sisters-in-law. Stephanie, Michelle, Jessica Reynolds; aunts and uncles. Marlowe and Suzanne Burns. Glenn and Julie Stoncbumer. Patrick and Cindy Buckland. Gerald "Jack" and Gloria Pennington. James and Pat Pennington. Steven and Jeri Powell. Gordon and Janet Miller, many cousins; and grandmother. Catherine Rowden of Charlotte by marriage. He was preceded in death by grandparents. Jack and Madclon Pennington. Visitation will by held Thursday. March 28. 2002 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Friday . March 29, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, when the family will be present. Services will be held Saturday. March 30. 2002 at 11:00 A M. at Charlotte Assembly of God. 1100 E. Clinton Trail. Charlotte with Pastor Mark Woodbury officiating. Burial will be al Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry County 4-H or lhe Matthew John Pennington Memorial Fund. Arrangements made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, adopted son. Dennis Elliott; brother, Russell Blough; sisters, Dorothy Gronewolu and Bonita Blough. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 10 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. March 28. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Douglas A. Gross officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport Fire and Rescue Department. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Hospice volunteer training scheduled Barry Community Hospice volunteer training will begin Friday. April 19. from |Hazel M.Tfiehier^MQnical grief, aspects of death and dying, and patient care techniques. The first training session will begin on Friday. April 19, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for seven consecutive Fridays. The training will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office. 450 Meadow Run in Hastings. Pre-registration is required by Friday. April 12. Those interested in becoming a Hospice volunteer in the Hastings area may contact Sandy Walther, volunteer coordina­ tor. at (800) 254-5939. /Kavti^e /Licenses AN IRA TO FIT ANY LIFESTYLE At Hastings City Bank, we know that different people have different financial goalsThat’s why we offer a full range of IRAs available to make sure that you’re alway prepared foe the future. Choose the investment option that best fits you from mutual funds, stocks and bonds', or FDIC insured CDs and Statement Savings. Have questions? Call us at any office and we’ll provide you with the information you need to make the best choices for your lifestyle. ROLLOVER IRA • Ideal for individuals who are retiring or changing j<hs • Flexible, allows you to maintain control during a transition pen. 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Hastings and Stacy Renee Hammond, Hastings. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 Member FDIC Subscribe to The Barmer. Call 945-9554 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28, 2002 jP^ke Odessa The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open from 10 am. until 2 p.m. Saturday. At the same time, someone will be in the genealogy library to accommodate any who wish to do research. There are records from most of the cemeteries of Ionia County, scrapbooks, books of obituaries, card indexes on many pioneer families. The depot has continuous displays of railroad memorabilia especially of the Pcrc Marquette, displays from the Lake Odessa Produce company, along with others from the Lake Odessa Canning Company and Smith Bros. Elevator Photos of pioneer cit­ izens grace the walls. Coming in the weeks ahead are the Historical Society’s April meeting Thursday. April 11. with David McCord of Ionia speaking on antique farm equipment, and on Saturday. April 13. Sharon Carlson of the WML1 Archives will speak on the resources available at the university. On the following wee there will be a research field trip to the same WMU facility. Oops’ Spring break for Lakewood schools is next week April 1-5. Saturday, April 6. the Lake Odessa Arts Commission is sponsoring an Irish Dinner Dance at Cunningham Acres at 6 p.m. There will be a band. Dinner will be catered by the Lakewood Ambulance auxiliary. First bids have been sent for ladies to attend the Ionia County Women’s Festival Saturday. April 27. Choice of classes is to be made upon arrival. There will be several classes offered in three of four time slots, a lunch, an afternoon speaker and more. Infant Lucas Stevenson made his debut at church March 17. all five pounds of him. A wooden stork colorfully painted awaited him on his family’s lawn. The stork is a cre­ ation of Ted and Phylis Armstrong for Central UMC to announce new arrivals in lhe church family. Lucas was bom earlier but spent a few weeks in the neonatal unit of the Grand Rapids hospital. Sherman Lepard of Grand Rapids, now a resident of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village on East Fulton celebrated his 100th birth­ day on March 21. He is an Odessa native who attended lhe University of Michigan, earned a pharmacy degree and practiced his profession in Grand Rapids. In time he became the owner of Medical Arts Pharmacy and served on the Grand Rapids Board of Education. His wife. Mabel, is deceased. His children are in Virginia. Alaska. Minnesota and Grand Haven. His local relatives now arc nieces Iriz Zook. Helen Bever, Fem Nielsen, daughters of his sister, Clara Westerly. Youth Fellowship members and their leaders drove to Scott Memorial UMC in Detroit Sunday morning to deliver in per­ son a check for the host church to assist them in the rebuilding of their church which buried in January. This is an inner city church. The weekend was full of music - The concert on Friday night at Central United Methodist Church with high school stu­ dents who had earned “1” ratings, the Sunday afternoon concert of the Thornapple Wind Ensembles and repeat performances of some of the same students, the afternoon performance of the Lakewood Area Choral Society at St. Edwards Family Center with Dr. Linda Geiger Smith sharing the attention with her piano artistry. Two weeks from now the monthly flea Indiscreet man Dear Ann Landers: I hope you can help me. two weeks ago. my best friend. "Bill." confided that he is interested in a woman who is not his wife. They haven’t done any­ thing serious yet. although he has kissed her My wife and I have been friends with Bill and his wile for over IO years, and we both have young children Bill’s little indiscre­ tion happened while his wife was in the hospital recuperating from back surgery. He went to a party where alcohol flowed freely, and he overimbibed. I told Bill to Lutheran will speak. Other pastors will carry roles in the service. Sunday is the 2002 early Easter. Many churches are holding sunrise services to be followed by breakfast. Lakewood UMC will host such services. Dr. Donald Ferris of Central UMC will speak and the chancel choir of Central will sing. Call 367-5800 for reservations for the breakfast. Mrs. Lester (Virginia) Yonkers returned from surgery and therapy in Grand Rapids Saturday. She is confined to home for six weeks as she recovers and has in-home therapy and visiting nurses. She uses a walker and wears a halo. At times she uses a wheelchair. Members of Sunfield United Brethren Church are bringing in meals for the couple. A lay speaking course sponsored by Lansing District United Methodist church­ es is being held at Grand Ledge on six suc­ cessive Monday nights. Dr. Donald Ferris will be the instructor. This is open to any laymen in the denomination, which covers most of four counties of which Barry is one. Eaton, Ionia. Ingham counties are the oth­ ers. It has been announced that Rev. Benton Heisler will be the district superintendent to succeed Rev. John Ellinger, whose six-year term expires this year. Brian Kretovic. son of Martin and Gayle of Woodland, is listed among the soon-tobe graduates with a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering from Western Michigan University. He will present his senior engineering project at a conference April 16. His graduation is coming in spring. Funeral services were held in Lansing Tuesday morning for 100-year-old Hazel (Eldridge) Borden. Her burial service was at Lakeside Cemetery here in the afternoon. Rev. Keith Laidler, former pastor of Central UMC here, officiated. Mrs. Borden is sur­ vived by her daughter and grandchildren. She was preceded by seven siblings, some of whom were Eddie Eldridge of Berlin Township, Lewis Eldridge and Mrs. Hattie Farrell of Lake Odessa. A retirement reception was held at the Lake Odessa post office on Tuesday after­ noon in honor of Betty Soule who is retir­ ing after 32 years of carrying mail in the village. That is a lot of foot work! The engagement is announced of Angie Zarka of Lansing, daughter of Julie and Albert. She is a graduate of Waverly High School and Central Michigan University. Angie is engaged to mary Paul Strang of Grand Ledge. He is the son of Patrick Strang and of Debra Strang of Lansing. The couple is planning a fall wedding in Lansing. Steve L. Cronk, son of Robert and Bonnie of Clarksville, is engaged to Aimee Tanis, whose parents reside in Grand Rapids. They plan a ceremony on Aug. 31. Annual Alto Fireman’s Pancakes, eggs, sausage & pure maple syrup milk & coffee ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT! Ann Landers market will be held at the VFW Post (Friday. April 12. and Saturday. April 13). Also, there will be craft sales and baked goods sale. Many churches are observing Maundy Thursday tonight with communion or a seder meal. On Friday at 1 p.m. the cus­ tomary Good Friday services, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association, are held. Pastor Roberta Shaffer of Woodgrove Parish and Rev. Timothy Perrien of Zion Donations at the door at the Alto Fire Station Lake Odessa Area Historical Society President John Waite (standing) talks with Charlotte and Fred Wiselogle Drive-thru Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Naughty nails? David McCord sings an original bal­ lad as Robert Swh of Middleville as­ sists with medieval garb during the March 9 Ionia County Geneological So­ ciety meeting. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MARCH 13, 2002 - 7:30 PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present Rogers. Bellmore. Lyons. Greenfield. Flint. McKenna. Vilmont. Also, seventeen (17) guests. Motion by Flint, support by Bellmore to approve and place on file the minutes of the reg­ ular board meeting held on February 13. 2002. and the special meeting held on February 28. 2002. Motion by Vilmont, support by Lyons to adopt Resolution #2002-01. establishing sewer hook up fees and monthly rates. Roll call vote: ail ayes. Adoption of Ordinance: #2002-90 by roll call vote. All ayes. Motion by McKenna, support by Flint to pur­ chase used office furniture. All ayes. 2002 contract with the YMCA approved by roll call vote. Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment. Treasurers Report. Zoning Report. Police Report all received and filed. Planning Commission approved a Land Use Survey to be sent to all residents. Motion to allo­ cate funds for this survey. All ayes. Planning Commission recommended amend­ ments to Articles 18 and 20 (Ordinance #200291). Motion to accept as first reading. Roll call vote: all ayes. Pine Haven Estates #4 - Pre Preliminary Plat Review Motion to approve with corrections as noted. Approved by roll call vote. Motion to adjourn at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Roger Vdmont, Supervisor (3/28) (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St • Hastings Dear Ann Landers: ! am a single mother of a 9-year-old girl. I’ll call he"Heathcr." Heather’s father has visitation rights every Saturday. Last Saturday when she returned home from her visit, she excit­ edly showed roe her new manicure. I was stunned to sec she had beautiful pink nails longer than mine. Apparently, my ex’s girl­ friend thought it would be wonderful if the manicurist put nail lips on Heather. I am not pleased that my ex-husband thinks it is OK for a 9-year-old girl to have professionally applied nail tips. What will he do next? Get her a tattoo? 1 am disturbed by his lack of judgment, but if I say any­ thing, he will undoubtedly claim I am over­ reacting. Is there anything I can do to let him know be has overstepped his bound­ aries? - Upset in Upstate New York. Dear Upstate, N.Y.: Don’t allow this little escapade to get under your skin. Heather will soon discover how inconvenient long, artificial na»ls can be when she wants to play with her friends. Meanwhile, have a calm, rational talk with your ex-husband. Tell him you under­ stand this was intended to be a fun "bond­ ing” experience, but in lhe future, you hope he will discuss such things with you be­ forehand. Then, let it go. Buy bunnies? Dear Ann Landers: As Easter ap­ proaches. many people think of buying cute little bunnies as pets. It is easy to walk into a pct store and grab one of those adorable, fluffy bunnies and take it home to your children. Please resist the impulse. Rabbits can live anywhere from five to 10 years and require care every day. They need clean cages, fresh vegetables, food, water, hay and litter. Wire-bottom cages can be hazardous to their feet, and cedar shavings cause intestinal problems. And it can be ex­ pensive. Feed, supplies, and neutering or spaying all cost money. If anyone is considering a rabbit for Easter, I hope they will research the issue thoroughly and be willing to make a long commitment. Too often, children tire of their new pets, and the bunnies end up abandoned or at a shelter. Please tell your readers to check out the House Rabbit So­ ciety at www.rabbit.org or other such groups for information. Thanks. Ann. Love My Bunnies in Storrs. Conn. On behalf of the Pkefce A. Geige-t family, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the following: Tendercare of Hastings, Rev. William Renkema, Lake Funeral Home of Saranac and Moose Lodge of Ionia. Special thanks to our family and friends for their gifts of flowers, cards and support during this time. Internet Uu Getgex Dm axd Refill at PennockRx.com Jtgee Geigei Choose battles Dear Ann Landers: 1 was interested in the letter from "Neu Jersey Mom." whose son finally cut his long hair when his Aunt Penny mistook him for his sister. "Mom" said, ‘Time will resolve it." She was right. My son went through all the hair phases imaginable - messy, long. blue, green, mo­ hawks. and no hair al all. He also had a short period where everything in his wardrobe was black, and he pierced his ear. eyebrow and tongue. We did not approve of any of this, but we DID approve of our son. We always loved him. and he knew it. I spent a lot of time talking to teachers who did not understand what a wonderful person was underneath our son’s shaved head and weird appear­ ance. We decided early on that his hxiks were not the most important pan of his up­ bringing. and we let him be. We focused in­ stead on keeping him away from drugs and alcohol, and making sure lie knew right from wrong. Our son has grown into a fine, happily married young man with a child of his own. Time does resolve the problem - along with a lot of love. - New Oxford. Pa. Dear New Oxford: Smart parents know what is worth arguing over. You chose your battles wisely, and 1 commend you for it. Dinner date? Dear Ann Landers: I am a 42-year-old woman, married for 12 years, with two children. Recently. "Ben.” an old classmate from high school, e-mailed to say he is working in my area and would like to lake me out to dinner. I haven’t seen Ben since our high school reunion four years ago. He is divorced and has no children. I e-mailed back, accepting his invitation. I told my husband about the dinner and asked if he would mind watching lhe chil­ dren that right. He said a married woman should not be having dinner alone with a di­ vorced man. He suggested I meet Ben for lunch or invite him to our house for a homecooked meal. I think my husband is being old-fashioned. What do you say? - Waiting in New York. Dear Waiting: I’m sure your dinner will be perfectly innocent. but it is important that you ease your husband’s concerns. Meet Ben for lunch, or hire a baby-sitter and bring your husband along for dinner. Ben needs to see that you are part of a com­ mitted couple, and your husband needs re­ assurance that Ben is only interested in friendship. Please do this small favor for him. It will be worth it. Emily again Dear Ann Landers: When I graduated from college seven years ago, I bought an adorable puppy and named her "Emily," my all-time favorite name. I am now married and pregnant with my first child. I already know the baby is a girl. "Emily” is still my favorite name. There are no guarantees that I will become pregnant again, or that the baby would be another girl. Would it be wrong to name my daughter Emily, even though my dog has the same name? Emily’s Mom in Michigan. Dear Emily’s Mom: Yes. it would be wrong. Do your daughter a favor and give her a name that isn’t a hand-me-down from the family pet. It will save you a lot of con­ fusion and aggravation down the road. Gem of the Day: It may not get any eas­ ier to resist temptation as you get older, but at least you won’t have to do it as often. That first kiss, that first embrace... Re­ member all those things that brought you and your loved one together? "How We Mel." a collection of sentimental love sto­ ries. will make a terrific giftfor that special someone. For a copy please send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.50 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: How Wr Met, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. IL 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.50). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www. cre­ ators. com. Copy right 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1972 Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days party, and rumors have been circulating that he is having an affair. My wife has noticed how distracted I’ve been and wants to know what’s going on. I normally do not keep se­ crets from my wife, but I am unsure about sharing this information. I believe I would be betraying Bill’s confidence if I told her. Please. Ann. help me do the right thing. East Coast Friend. Dear East Coast Friend: It is perfectly OK to tell your wife you are worried about Bill without divulging the details of his confession. Meanwhile. I hope your friend has the sense to listen to your advice. If not. he is headed for trouble. Prescription Convenience... Location stop the nonsense immediately. I explained that his short-term fun could cause a great deal of long-term pain and would destroy his family. Here’s the problem: Several mutual friends saw the way Bill behaved at the Dear Storrs: Easter Sunday is coming soon, and I hope my readers will pay close attention to what you have written. Folks, please think twice before putting these rab­ bits in harm's way. liHtkiiti; for Jollnu ini; < lassinuh s: • e • 1. Gerald Brown 2. Deb Callihan 3. Chery l McAllister 4. MikeNoviskey 5. ConnieWoods » • • • Please contact Renee Stockham 948-2946 Cindy James 945-0573 • • • Class Reunion - August 24 - 2002 • Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.March 28 2002 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES From TIM€ to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Dorene Woodman Wilcox Pt. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Dorene grew up in a large and interesting family in Orangeville Townsh.p. Barry County. She told the story of her life to Priscilla Beavan. historian, writer and an active member of the Bernard Historical Society and Museum. Her story continues: "Dad [John Wilcox J raised hay and field com. Mother was always busy with the cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing, can­ ning and the care of us kids. "She and Dad loved flowers and had as many as they could. Dad would beg a slip of any part he admired from the neighbors. Mother enjoyed crocheting and fabric painting in her later years. “Do not think that it was all work an« no play while we were growing up. We went fishing a lot at Fish Lake. We had tr cross a marsh on a corduroy road to get .here. We never had good fishing poles. -Xrt we had fun and caught fish. Dad wa««’t too happy about us being on the little u^e on the farm since he felt that the lake'^ no bottom. 1 know that I tried to pul>uP an anchor that I had thrown in and it semed to take forever to get it back. "We also went swimming in the lakes. We made wilkr whistles. "One time «* cows got out and Howard and I went ° 8ct them. Wc had to go into the marsh 001 wecn Fish and Lime Lakes. It got dariant* wc got lost. Dad came looking for ur*‘lh a lantern. He said that he had no treble finding us since we were crying so j^d. Howard was nine and I was eight. "We had pet dogs and cats and lambs. “We found pink lady slippers besides the mushrooms and lhe hazelnuts. One time I jumped off from Dad's steam engine and lit on a big black snake. Dad killed it with a pitchfork. In the very hot summers of the thirties, we didn’t especially enjoy working in the onions. However, in the bitter cold winters of the thirties, it got to cold for us to sleep upstairs. Water froze on the win­ dowsills. The upstairs was hot in the sum­ mer and cold in the winter so we played house in the attic in the cold weather. It was warm there because the stovepipe came up through the floor. “Downstairs, when it was bitter cold, we sat around the heating stove and put our feel up on the metal ring that encircled the stove. However, it warmed our backsides. When it was warm weather, we made cup­ boards in the comer of the comcrib for the boxes and broken dishes that were our toys We never had any boughten ones, except the dolls that Grandma Wilcox gave us once. Unfortunately. Leon smashed Don­ na’s. (Le?t to right) Howard Wilcox, Dorene Wilcox, Donna Wilcox, Eloise Green, a cousin, Bernard Wilcox,and Leon Wilcox. people didn't know he existed. He used to have temper tantrums too and turn blue from holding his breath. ’There weren’t any very close neighbors so the five of us older ones played together. One lime we were very mean to our cousin. She had a piece of metal from a car that we used as a sled. We told our cousin to slide down a hill near by and roll off before she got to the bottom of the hill. She did. rolled into some brush, got pretty scratched and was very unhappy. "One of the little hills near us was so steep and stony that we couldn't slide down it. “Donna and I looked so much alike that in our school pictures we looked like twins. “We were very poor, but didn’t know it. I helped with the birth of Esther and Ray­ mond. I gave Raymond his first bath. He was bom at home in the winter. I had to walk to Frank Castles to tell them to call the doctor and tell him not to come since the baby was already bom. The snow was very deep for me to have to wade through and it is a wonder that 1 didn't freeze to death. "In our family, as adults. Howard and Leon worked in Hastings at lhe Bliss until the foundry closed. Leon then worked at General Motors in Grand Rapids. Howard and his wife were janitors at the Barry County courthouse. Bernard did odd jobs for a while and then worked at the paper mill in Otsego until he retired. Raymond stared at the Pet Milk Company in Wayland "Grandma Wilcox owned 40 acres where I used to find arrowheads. Brother Leon ..as very bashful when he was little. He and stayed 32 years. “Donna married Ted Hayward when she was 18 and did child care for a long time. would hide when company came. Many She has been the only full time employee at the Bernard Museum for many years. Esther worked in Middleville before she married Kenneth Kahler and became the mother of three boys and three girls. During the early forties, while World War II was going on, I had a chance to go to work at Upjohns in Kalamazoo. I started out by washing glassware. I made SI to S1.50 an hour. We worked the swing shift, 7 to 3 one week. 3 to 11 the next and then 8 to 5.1 rented an apartment for $7 per week, worked at the downtown plant on the sixth floor. Since it was wartime and blood plas­ ma was needed at the front, whole blood was brought from Chicago in insulated chest by train from the Red Cross there. The blood was separated by us, using a machine that looked and worked like a cream separator. The plasma was put in sterilized bottles, which I had washed and sterilized and went back to Chicago. The red blood cells were thrown away. “After that I washed new glass ampules, then worked in lhe filling room, filling bot­ tles. Then 1 worked in the filtering room. They just pul you where they needed you. Part of the lime those of us who worked in Kalamazoo rode back and forth with Carl Sheerin of Gun Lake. He had an old beat up station wagon that he would load up with passengers and make a trip every day. “I worked for one year at Portage when they built the plant there. “Upjohn used to provide buses to take the workers back and forth from one plant to the other, which was handy for people who didn’t have a car. I didn’t have one and my brothers wouldn't teach me how to drive until I had my own car." Next week: More about Dorene and her family. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Wt CSTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric A Reck (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 1999, and recorded on March 4. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 22. 1999, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 22/100 dollars ($90,489 22). including interest at 7 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on May 9. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Michigan, and a e desenbed as: Guarantee M70 000 1581 Commitment No. BR259951 The land referred to in this Guarantee/Commitment, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Barry. State of Michigan, is described as follows: PARCEL 1 THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLODGE ROAD), RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES PARCEL 2 ALSO THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN UBER 307 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 871 05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP TION. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECOND WEST 1345 05 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES X MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 1345 01 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALL IN SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tKe date of such sale. Dated: March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200213360 VA Number 29-29-6-0632709 Jaguars (4/18) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD March 13. 2002 All Board Members and 15 guests present Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ ing and treasurer s report Granted Chns Jozwik full membership on Fire Department Approved budget revisions Ntckerson appointed to serve on Sewer Board Payment of vouchers approved June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by Robert Mack. Supervisor (3-28) Synopsis Hope Township Budget Hearing and Regular Board Meeting March 18. 2002 All Board members and 5 citizens present. Approved 2002-2003 Budget as presented Approved agenda, minutes, standing reports and bills. Received bids for Old Hall safely improve­ ments. Albert's Sewer Board resignation and appointed Eddy-Hough. Approved General Appropriations Act. Purchase of cement mixer for Sexton. Tape Recorder. Appraisal and General Fund Transfers. Meeting Adjourned 8:00 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (3/28) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny L Gajeski (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 7. 2000, and recorded on March 8. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Midfirst Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated October 8.2001. which was recorded on November 26. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 00/100 dollars ($88,662.00). including inter­ est at 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 18. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2/3 of Lot 108 of the ci*y. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber A of plats, on Page 1 being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors herein by deed being recorded simultaneously herewith, this being a purchase money mortgage given to secure the purchase price of the above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200213265 Gators (4/11) Looking for a fabulous, affordable vacation? Start packing. With its starry nights, needless hori­ zons and intimate little spots for two, a Carnival cruise creates the perfect choice for their vacation. shows, a friendly casino, extra-spacious Carnival’s romantic cruises _go pampering service to The Bahamas. Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera. Alaska. Hawaii and the Panama Canal Whether you’re planning a first or second honeymoon, a romantic week’s vacation or a 3 or 4 day getaway, give us a call for the one vacation that’s just more fun. 4 Day 4M. •249 Raymond Wilcox and his dog, Boots. The Wilcox home. Q •279 *549 |Ccra of man 4 texxmooi Premier Travel (616)554-0311 HM> WllwttX*_, •»< J«» »c & Cruise & OCamivaL^ ——v—T>wMo«xPDputerCrutMLjneintheWxkf',Vlci> LEGAL NOTICE It’s Finally Here! CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE - p II SYNOPSIS Barry Township Public Hoaring/Regular Meeting March 5,2002 Public Hearing opened at 7:00 p m. 6 guests present. Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. Ail Board members and 16 guests present Pledge ol Allegiance Approved minutes and treasurers report for Adopted Resolutions 02-02. 02-03. 02-04 & 02-05 Accepted Department Reports Adored Water Budget for 200203 Mo<jon to approve Notice of Intent Block Grant Request Authorized March bills tor $24,847.15. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervise' (3/28) Notice is hereby given that the noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38-100 lo Section 38-106. of Division 4. of Article II. of Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, not cut dunng the growing season of April 15. 2002. to October 15.2002. may be cut by the Crty of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be VV Hl J 'T^atircmant Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, dead trees and stumps, bushes and trees infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property Any owner wno refuses to destroy and remove such material may be subject to a Civil infraction and fine and the City or its designated representative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner Any expense incurred by the Crty shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a ben on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes The Crty. through its Code Enforcement Officer shall have the nght to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down destroying or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 1821 N. 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About 100 people attended lhe game, and over 20 area busi­ nesses. families and individuals helped sponsor the event. The Alley Cats served early notice that they were in it to win it. bolting out to an 18-9 advantage after one quarter. BCLE scored the first basket of the game, but two straight baskets by Malt Mays pul the Cats in the lead. Point guard Jason DeVorc broke a 4-4 lie with a driving layup, and jumpers from Josh Hall and Mays put the Cats up 10-6. Adam Branch then got hot for the stu­ dents. hitting a baseline jumper, a drive in the lane and two more from the outside for 8 points, helping to build the 9-point cush­ ion. The Law Enforcement squad got it going in the second quarter. Officer Joel Funk's steal and layup capped a 10-0 run that gave BCLE a 19-18 lead. After a timeout. Orin Knuppenburg linally answered for the Cats, converting a 3-point play and reclaiming the lead at 21-19. DcVore nailed a 3-pointer to boost the lead to 24-19. but Officer Jay Gordenski scored oft a loose ball in the lane and later converted a 3-point play of his ow n to knot the game at 24-24 heading into halftime. In the third, a jumper from Hall and a fast-break layup by Knuppenburg off a pretty dish from DcVore answered two bas­ kets by Officer Funk to keep the game tied at 28-28. but a 12-0 run by the police that extended into the fourth quarter put some distance between the two teams. Officer Josh Sensiba stuck two 3-pointers in that stretch, including one at the quarter buzzer, and Law Enforcement began to utilize its size advantage down low. crashing the boards for second and thed opportunities. The Cats wouldn't go away, however, and claw ed back into the game with a 7-0 run. Hall hit a jumper and i 3-pointcr. and a steal and layup by Mays dosed the gap to 40-35 with just over five mnutes left. Officer Kevin Erb swished a 3-pointer to break lhe Cats’ streak, and tfter Branch hit a 3 for the students. Erb canc right back down the court and buried mother to re­ build an 8-point spread at 46-38. The Cats closed to 47-41 with three nfnules to go when a steal by Knuppenburg led to an­ Matt Mays goes in for a layup against Officer Jason Sixberry. other 3 by Branch, but Law Enforcement steadily pulled away from the free throw line. Officer Travis Moore capped the scor­ ing with a 3-pointer from just over half­ court at the buzzer. Officer Brad Martin led BCLE with 16 points, and Erb added 12. Branch led the Alley Cats w ith 14 points. Hall scored 9. Mays had 8. and DcVore and Knuppenburg both finished with 5. The students have been practicing twice a week in preparation for the game, led by volunteer coach Craig Jones and assistant Doug Gonsalves. The students also estab­ lished a cheerleading squad, coached by Laura Kingma and Julie Bohley. Jason DeVore tries to drive past Officer Joe Booher. The Hastings Alternative Education cheerleading team (from left): Vic-e Pacheco. Stephanie Havens. Jessica Fischer. Not pictured: Danielle Dingman. Crunch Time by Matt Cowall .▼ : si ;QQ What good are sports? Telling someone you're a sportswriter elicits one of two responses: a happy grin, or a raised eyebrow. Grinncrs arc fans, and they immediately turn to some subject from the world of sports. The skeptics are either not fans of sports or not fans of writers, or maybe both. Both groups have plusses and minuses. Fans are great to talk lo. but some expect I am an expert in every* sport from the dawn of time, and 1 never fail to disappoint baseball historians. Fantasy Football players and other insatiable mavens. The skeptics, on the other hand, arc already disappointed that a potentially decent and functioning member of society would be so frivolous with his employment choices. I The Hastings Alternative Education Alley Cats basketball team. Front row (from left): Miguel Salazar. Rene Beard. Back row: Coach Craig Jones. Marcos Salazar. Matt Mays. Adam Branch. Jason DeVore. Orin Knuppenburg. Josh Hall. Nick Glasgow. As­ sistant Coach Doug Gonsalves. Not pictured: Dan Hom. have no answer for those who doubt a writer’s career potential, but for those who sec little value in sport. I’ve come up with an important one. Skeptics arc valuable people: they cause others to thmk. and they demand answers. The seedy side of big-money sports gives everyone plenty lo think about. Scandals and squabbles have nearly become as much a part of our daily fix as lhe games themselves. When the news is bad. I hear lhe voices of the skeptics, and 1 have lo wonder why, or even if. I should stay interested. 1 thought about it. and as it turned out. it really wasn't all that difficult to figure. 1 grew up in a family of Detroiters. Thanksgiving dinner is planned around the Lions’ game, and wc watched the Red Wings even when they were the Dead Wings. But I wouldn't consider most members of my family to be huge sports fans. In our house, iduiing for Detroit sports me-ns more than just rooting for a team. My family is rooting for a place, a sort of loyal homage to home. And wc aren't alone, evidenced each time a “hometown" team has success. When lhe Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 1997 and 1998. more than a million fans jammed into downtown Detroit for the victory parades. For a day in that sea of red. people with seemingly nothing else in common gladly shared in the celebration. My point is this: Sports, for better or for worse, arc one of the last bastions of real community wc have left in an increasingly hectic and impersonal world. Wc still have many institutions to bind us. like churches and civic groups, but only one group can fill the football stadium, and that's the football team. And in the stands, there will be Catholics and Baptists. Masons and Rotarians, and representatives of just about every segment of the community. This doesn't excuse the nutcase softball coach who choked an umpire into uncon­ sciousness this week in Florida, or the payola scandal re-emerging around U of M’s “Fab Five" basketball team of the early ‘90s. And it's a sad commentary that more peo­ ple attend a football game than vote in local elections. First and foremost, sports are recreation and entertainment, and certainly not the an­ swer to all of life's ills. But 1 still believe the world of sports is more good than bad. and I also believe sports arc a deeper part of our culture as a whole than some would care to admit. As long as sports have the power to remind us of where we’re from, make us proud, and hint again that we're all tn this together, they have more to offer than meets lhe eye. Especially for a skeptical eye. See you next week. The Barry County Law Enforcement basketball team. Front row (from left): Josh Sensiba. Kevin Erb. Travis Moore, Joe Boo­ her. Back row: Jay Gordenski. Dennis Lajcak, Brad Martin, Joel Funk. Nick Seifert. Jason Sixberry. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 - Page 11 Hastings’ Keller resigns as varsity football coach by Matt Cowail to lead to his own career as an English teacher and coach. “It was our lifestyle growing up. This is what we did.” Keller said. “Coaching is more of a lifestyle than a job. because it en­ Sports Editor After 22 years as a head coach, it’s time for Jeff Keller to make time for other things. Keller, the varsity football coach at Hast­ ings High School for the past 10 years, has announced his resignation from the post, primarily to have more time to devote to his own family. MWith coaching, my weekends are just as busy as the rest of the week.” Keller said Tuesday. “I want the flexibility on week­ ends to see my own kids and grandkids." Keller’s son Andy is entering his senior season as an All-Conference defensive line­ man at Hope College, and his son Joey, a senior at Hastings High, will play football at the Air Force Academy. Keller himself played football and base­ ball at Alma College. His parents were both teachers and his dad was a coach, helping compasses so many different things. Espe­ cially in a small town, you get to know the kids on a personal level, and you get to know their families. You take a true inter­ est in the kids 12 months out of the year." Keller has been a high school football coach for 28 years, 24 of those at the var­ sity level and 22 as a varsity head coach. He was the headman at Troy High School for 12 years before coming to Hastings. "Troy was becoming congested, and wc wanted a change," Keller said. "My wife Sally is from Hastings and our kids like hunting, fishing and outdoor activities. I also wanted to be able to coach my kids, which probably would not have happened in Troy because we were living outside the Fast-pitch softball seeks past, future by Matt Cowail Sports Editor league to go with its other leagues. Larry Hamp is a long-time supporter of fast-pitch softball and is working on both projects. He said the inaugural induction into the Hall of Fame will take place the weekend of July 13-14 during a Class D and E ASA-sanctioncd tournament in Free­ and *40s, and then every year or two add more," Hamp said. “The first class will in­ duct around 10 or 12 players, some of them posthumously. “This area has a great history and has produced a lot of great players, and we want to celebrate that fact.” Hamp said he hopes the Hall of Fame can be located at the Freeport Historical Society. This year’s league seasons kick off on April 15 with a 7 p.m. meeting al the Free­ port Community Center to register inter­ ested teams and draw for use of the field for practice. Men's fast-pitch begins May 15, and coed slow-pitch begins May 31. The FRA expects six fast-pitch teams and 10 or more slow-pitch teams to participate. Participation in fast-pitch softball has dipped in recent years, but Hamp and his colleagues believe its too good of a sport to port. "We’ll start with players from the ‘30s See Fast-pitch softball aficionados in Barry County arc celebrating the 70th season of the sport in Michigan with projects to ad­ dress both the past and the future of the sport. The Freeport Recreation Association, which organizes a men’s fast-pitch league and a coed slow-pitch league, is developing a Barry County Fast-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame that will honor players all the way back to the 1930s. The FRA also hopes to build interest for a women’s fast-pitch FAST-PITCH, page 12 Saxons kick off spring season The Hastings girls’ track team got a jump on the spring season by competing at an indoor meet at Grand Valley State Uni­ versity on Tuesday, coming away with two medals. Niki Noteboom took fifth place in the high jump with a leap of 5-1, and Ashley DeLine took second place in the discus throw with a toss of 108-7. “All of the girls gave fantastic efforts and performed well in spite of the fact that it was an eariy-season meet," Saxon coach Fred Hutchinson said. “I'm optimistic about more good performances by our girls be­ cause of their efforts at GVSU.” The boys’ track team competed at GVSU on Monday, and the varsity baseball team will brave the weather today for a 4 p.m. game at Grand Rapids Christian. No sports are scheduled over spring break, with a busy schedule kicking in the week of April 8. Giris’ track results from GVSU: Long Jump - Kristin Lydy 13’ 2 feet/in 50 Meter Hurdles - Kristin Lydy 8.95 seconds 800 Meter Run - Emily Hoke 2:51.8 school district." In 22 seasons, Keller’s squads went 121­ 81. Keller took the Saxons to the playoffs in 1991, and they’ve been back in the postseason two of the last three years. Last year’s team won a share of the O-K Gold Conference title in Hastings’ first year in the league. Keller’s Troy teams were ranked in the season-ending top 10 seven years, went to the playoffs seven times, won five league titles, made two appearances in the state semifinals and one trip to the state finals, where his 1985 team lost to Traverse City at the Silverdomc. “There are at least a couple of memories that stand out to me,” Keller said. "In 1985. we beat the number-one-ranked team in the country, Detroit Henry Ford, in the first round of the playoffs before losing to Trav­ erse City in the finals. “The other is just working with the kids in Hastings. They gave you everything they had. “I’m going to miss the relationships with kids and with coaches. That’s what will be difficult to replace." Keller doesn’t plan on leaving coaching entirely, however. “I still really love coach­ ing and I think I’ll continue, just not at the varsity level,” he said. Hastings athletic director Steve Hoke said the head coaching vacancy has already been posted. If called upon, Keller said he would be willing to help with the search for his successor. “If they’re interested and they’d like my input. I’d be more than willing," Keller said. Outgoing Saxon football coach Jeri Keller guided the Saxons to the playoffs two of the last three seasons. IT’S CALLED THE DODGE MARCH MATCHUP GUESS WHEN IT ENDS. Shut Put - Ashley Deline 30’ 8.5; Nicole Shaw 22’ 2 400M Run - Kristin Lydy 1:12; Brenda Westfall 1:16 High Jump - Lisa Noteboom 4’ 7; Niki Now through March, put up to $1,000 down* on a Dodge Ram, Durango, or Stratus and we’ll match it. 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Cash allowance cannot be used for matching down payment. "Financing for qualified buyers. (1-888-667-3729) EXPERIENCED DRIVERS GRADUATE STUDENTS , . (rn SEE YOUR DODGE DEALER TODAY 800-4ADODGE �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 Sports Shorts Hastings High School senior Joey Keller has decided to attend the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, where he will also play football. Keller, re­ cruited as a linebacker, will spend one year at the Academy Prep School and four years at the Academy Youth Wrestling 3.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Her 121 as­ sists rank eighth all-time on UB's single­ The Hastings Middle School wrestling team closed out a great season in style with a first-place finish at the Grandville Team Tournament on Saturday. Other top teams season assists list. Jennings ends her twoyear career at UB with 176 assists (3.3 per game). 294 points (5.5 per game) and 158 rebounds (3.0 per game) in 53 games. were Allegan (2nd). Newhall (3rd) and Grandville (4th). Hastings defeated Pinewood in the first match of the day 101-3. Winning on pins were Jeremy Redman. RJ Morgan. Steve Case. Jordan Carley. Nate Hodges. Tim Bowerman. Brandon Black. Kyle Quada. Matt Eldred. Chase Todd. Mike Bekkcr and Ken Shcllington. Winning on voids were Tim Eerdmans. Rusty Burgdorf. Garret Walker. Jackson Hoke and Jesse Lemon. Joe Cary won on a technical fall (17-2). In the second round of the tournament. Hastings defeated West Ottawa 87-21. Winning on pins were Tim Eerdmans. Rusty Burgdorf. Jeremy Redman. Steve Case. Nate Hodges, Tim Bowerman. Ashtin King. Brandon Black. Kyle Quada. Chase Todd. Garret Walker. Jesse Lemon and Mike Be’-.ker, Winning on a decision was Justin K*u! (6-3). and RJ Morgan won on an injury default. In the semifinals, Hastings beat Newhall 84-17. Winning on pins were Tim Eerd­ mans. Jeremy Redman, RJ Morgan. Nate Hodges, Tim Bowerman. Matt Eldred, Gar­ ret Walker. Jesse Lemon and Ken Shelling­ ton. Winning on technical falls were Matt Donnini (18-2) and Chase Todd (25-10). Kollin Vandersluis, grandson of Hast­ ings resident Kate Colvin, will compete in the USA Ice Hockey Tier 11 National Championship in Philadelphia April 3-7. The Thornapple Area Parks and Rec­ reation Commission (TAPRC) would like to remind all residents of the ThornapplcKellogg School District that the YMCA of Barry County is no longer responsible for programming activities — including little league baseball and softball — in the Mid­ dleville area. Registration forms for sum­ mer youth softball/baseball were sent home through TK Schools to all first- through eighth-graders. If you did not receive, or have misplaced, a registration form, they are available at the Township and Village offices on Main St. in downtown Mid­ dleville. The deadline for Little League sign-ups is Friday, April 12. Kollin is a forward on the Colorado Springs Avalanche Pec Wee AA team (12lo 13-ycar-olds). Colorado Springs. 55-8-4, is one of only 12 teams that will play for the national championship. The team won the Colorado State Cham­ pionship by beating the defending national champion Littleton Hawks 4-1 (NHL All­ Star and Red Wing nemesis Patrick Roy is a coach of the Littleton team, and his son is the starting goaltender). At the Rocky Mountain District Championship in Dallas Mar. 14-17, the team beat the Dallas Pen­ guins, Phoenix Firebirds, Utah Stars and Dallas Storm to advance to the national championship. Kollin had 2 goals and 2 as­ sists in the semifinal game and assisted on the game-winning goai in the championship game of the district tournament. Sophomore point guard Virginia Jen­ nings of Hastings has chosen lo leave the University at Buffalo women's basketball team, head coach Cheryl Dozier announced Mar. 22. Jennings asked for, and was granted, a release by the University, allow­ ing her to transfer lo another institution to continue her athletic and academic career. “Wc respect the decision that Virginia has made and we wish her luck wherever she ends up,” Dozier said. “She feels as though this is lhe best decision for her and we respect that and will move forward from here.” Jennings started 26 of Buffalos 28 games this season and averaged 6.3 points. The Albion College men's tennis team improved to 4-5 on the season with a 9-0 whitewash of Tri-State University on Mar. 13. Lakewood grad and Albion sophomore Brian Reed collected wins at No. 1 singles (3-6, 6-1, 6-3) and at No. 3 doubles (8-2). Reed is 4-5 in singles matches and 2-2 in doubles matches paired with freshman Ja­ son Kimball. Softball League The YMCA is now accepting team appli­ cations for the 2002 summer men’s slow pitch softball league. “The league will play on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evenings. Games will Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 76-36: P« World 68-44; B.C. Transit 65.5-46.5: B&R Testing 58­ 54; Hastings Bowl 56.5-55.5; Coleman's/ Hastings 52-60; Shamrock Tavern 50-62; Richie's 50-62; Cedar Creek Gro. 50-62: Stefano’s Pizza 49.5-62.5; Mills Landing 48.5- 63.5: Millers Exc. 48-64. High Gaines and Series • J. Wyant 168: T. Daniels 204; D. McMacken 149; L. Pierson 157; V. Brown 144; T. Loftus 188; D. McCollum 193-520; T. Soya 170: K. Hawthorne 149; T. Cross 171-517; L. Perry 179;E. Hammontree 213-550; D. Cunis 157; C. Keller 177; P. VanOost 148; L. are not received by the deadline, the team will not be placed on the schedule. Teams begin May 15 and continue through August. All games will be played at Fish See YMCA, page 13 Apsey 190; L. Kendall 209-521 ;C. Gates 167: A. Smith 181; T. Shaeffer 161; J. Madden 189-523: D Staines 201-545: T. Pennington 208; J. Varney 170: T. Phenix 160, K. Ward i3O. B. Reed 148, L. Bwiram 188-521; G. Potter 153; L. Miller 154; C. Hurless 155. DELTbN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL.. Tuesday Trios Need Help 63-41; Kenny Lee Builders 62.5- 41.5; Cook Jackson 60.5-43.5; Trouble 59.5-44.5; CBBC 54-50. Seeber’s Auto Body 50-54; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 49.5- 54.5; Hastings Bowl 42-62; 3 Fates 41-63; 3 Blind Mice 38-66. High Game and Series - J. Rice 191; K. Stenberg 151; D. Dutcher 163; R. Miller 188-534; A. Kean 163; S. Vandenburg 240­ 650; B. Hayes 190-515; D. James 167; N. Hook 159; P. Ramey 257-623; R. Brummel 204; V. Green 202-592; C. Thayer 160; T. Redman 194-531 ;M- Slater 168; B. Brooke 199; S. Zalewski 157; L. Trumble 150; D. Harding 179; L. Conger 190-505; B. Vugteveen 207; JJ Phillips 180; D. Seeber 181. September 3, 2002 - May 31, 2003 Applications available outside the Preschool room in the Delton Kellogg Elementary Building beginning April 8, 2002, during school hours. 4-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM - Michigan School Readiness 4 one-half days per week Your child may qualify for free tuition For children 4 years old, but not yet 5 years old by Dec. 1.2002. 3-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM 1 one-half day per week For children 3 years old by September 1.2002. All completed applications must be placed in the drop box Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 61.5-42.5; Hamilton Excavating 59-45; Bennett Industries 57­ 47; Railroad Street Mill 48.5-55.5; Kent Oil and Propane 47-57; Carlton Center Bulldozing 39-65. Good Games and Series - N. Goggins outside the Preschool room no later than 1 p.m. on April 12, 2002. Openings for tuition students will be filled by lottery. NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ARE SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 500 P.M. ON FRIDAY. APRIL 5, 2002. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING 3E SB ■ WASHING. WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP 169-404; S. Merrill 217-534; J. Pettengill 203-445; J. Rice 179-479; N. Ulrich 149­ 374; L. Elliston 238-611; B. Scobey 172; J. Hamilton I8O-5OII S. Huver 134-379; K. Eberly 175-458; D. Snyder 222-603; T Christopher 207-532; G. Potter 168-488; D. Coenen 159-398; H. Coenen 167. Sunday Night Mixed Troublemakers 73; Thee Froggers 70; Friends 69 1/2; 4 Horsemen 66 1/2; Red Dog 64; Sunday Snoozers 61; Thunder Alley 60 1/2; Pinheads 60; All 4 Fun 56; Happy Hookers 56; Lacey Birds 46 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 208-548; A.Hubbcll I9O-468; J. Huss 137-388; L. Falconer 21; D. Bartimus 194; D. Gray 190; M. Snyder 188; M. Kirchen 187; M. Simpson 182; D. Dutcher J 79; E. Hammontree „ 1 ZL__L A* rChdu-tU— T59; S. Ctom 158;'L. Rentz 146; B. Cantrell 146. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz 243-679; C. Shook 224-558; M. Cross 191-537; B. Miller 193-530; M. Snyder 191-527; M. McCleod 189-494; S. Wilkins 163-494; R. Guild 217; B Hubbell 209; B Kirby 203; D. Dutcher 183. Monday Mixers Dewey’s Auto Body 74; Freeport Body Shop 71; Tracy’s Day Care 67.5; Rowdie Girls 65.5; B&R Testing 58.5; Ball Busters 51; Gutter Gals 49.5; Hastings Bowl 49; Girrbach’s 48. High Games and Series • T. Smith 139­ 378; P. Bender 156-391; K. Blough 160; D. Dutcher 185-491; M. Hansen 151-450; D. Kelley 181-484; J. Allen 162-395; T. Longstreth 163-435; B. Gibson 132-363; M. Verus 133-366; M. Moore 140-390; T. Case 150. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 74 1/2; Who’s Up 67 1/2; Threesome 66 1/2: Hastings Bowl 61; Brown & Sons 54; King Pins 53 1/2: Just Us 51; Middle Lakers 50; Twecty & the Gang 48. Women's Good Games and Series - S. 815 W. State Street nUAKP vArafr. 165. Mens High Series - B. Brandt 479; L. Brandt 482; W. Woodmansee 519; G. Forbey 487; D. Walker 492; K. Schantz 490; W. Birman 484; B. Terry 554; G. Waggoner 464; D. Edwards 596; R. Nash 475. Tuesday Mixed TVCCU 32.5-15.5; Plumb’s 31-17; Consumers Concrete 30-IX; Hastings City Bank 30-IX; Allstate 26-22; Viking 22-26; Ph. 948-9542 The Intelligent oil. 197. Women’s High Games & Series - A. Larsen 2OX-6HF. N. Miller 197; B O'Keefe I6X-459; B. Wilkins 201-5X4. M. Kirchen 200. TRANNY FLUSH $5995 w DIFFERENTIAL FLUSH $1495 ■ Get Your Car Serviced and Wash in About 15 Minutes 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 616/945-5607 Senior Citizens Bowling League #1 Senior 74-42: Friends 71-45; Butterfingers 70-46; M-M’s 66-50; Sun Risers 66-50: Rus’s Harem 65-51; Weiland 65-51; Pin Pals 64-52; Jesiek 63-53; Woodm nsec 63-53; Girrbach’s 62.5-53.5; 4 B’s 62-54; King Pins 54.5 61.5; Earh Risers 53-63; Hall’s 51-65; Kuempel 503­ 65.5; Schlachtef 37.5-78.5. --Mt _ Bonnema 169; G G. Otis 157; G. Potter 169. R. Kuempel 157; S. Merrill 175; R. Murphy i.m. o Stuart 169; M. Maison 177; E. Dunham 176: B. Moore 165; Y. Cheeseman 201; A. Hart 174; T. Poll 157; E. Mesccar 163; M. Weiland 169; H. Service 199; J. Brandt 175. Womens High Series • S. Merrill 492; C. Stuart 457; M. Matson 457; E. Dunham 492; J. Kasinsky 456; Y. Cheeseman 517; E. Mesccar 474; M. Weiland 450; H. Service 582. Mens High Game - B. Brandt 171; L. Brandt 179; W. Brodock 168; W. Woodmansee 174; G. Forbey 172; J. Keller 166; D. Stuart 160; J. Beckwith 162; M. Schondelmayer 171; R. Bonnema 158; D. Walker 182; K. Schantz 174; W. Binnun 187; B. Terry 194; J. VandcnBurg 161; B. Mallcoote 187; L. Markley 177; G. Waggoner 182; D. Edwards 203; R. Nash 232-54X; L. Miller 257-672; D. Thompson 199; S. Hause 21; G. Heard 236: L. Burch Across from K-Mart The Intelligent oil. McKee 235-653; C. Swinkunas 175-473; L. Jackson 178-460; B Miner 155-459; L. McClelland 173-451 ;O. Gillons 159-449; J Rabley 147-428: L. Miller 177-408; J. Gasper 182; F. Haynes 174; H. Service 166; S. Lambert 147; V. Brown 137. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Mugridge 224-572; M. Lawson 201-502; C. Haywood 171-484; Jr. Haynes 191-469. Yankee Zephyr 15.5-32.5; Bye 5-43. Men's High Gaines & Series - B. Christie 162; M. Yost 211 534; R O'Keefe Plus tax RADIATOR FLUSH $3995 1 OH AND FILTER CHANGE Plus tax Plus tax Also Get a Rebate from Quaker State with the Purchase of Quaker State Oil w and delivery AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS ning on voids were Ryan Lambert and Mike Bekkcr. Winning on a decision was Steve Case (7-4). The HMS grapplers ended the season with a perfect 13-0 record. The Hastings Middle School wrestling team went 13-0 on the season. a HASTINGS QUICK LUBE Plus t«rx $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING gan. Brandon Black. Matt Eldred. Chase Todd. Garret Walker and Justin Krul. Win­ OWLINC SCORES Hatchery Park in Hastings. A team registration form and fee of $490 are due to the YMCA by May I. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Team rosters are due by the first game. If the fee and the registration form YMCA of Barry County Hastings Men’s Winning on major decisions were Steve Case (11-0)-and Brandon Black (15-2). Winning on decisions were Rusty Burgdorf (10-7) and Kyle Quada (8-7*. Ryan Lam­ bert won on a void. In the finals, the Saxons won a close one against Allegan 57-47. Winning on pins for the Saxons were Rusty Buigdorf. RJ Mor­ The Intelligent oil. Fast & Friendly Service The Intelligent oil. Recreation Bowling *3 Freeport Elevator 2X; The Krunchers 27 Kevin’s Kronies 26; Hastings Bowl 23. High Games & Series - G. Mesecar Jr 513: K. Phenix 211-544; H. Wattles 214­ 235-641; B. Barkhuff 209-524; S. Anger 540; D. Lambert 203-574. FAST-PITCH, from page 11 be down for long. “Fast-pitch has suffered from a lack of trained pitchers," Hamp said. “It’s also a higher level of competition. That ball is much harder to hit (than in slow-pitch). “But it’s a great sport. It’s fast and full of split-second plays. We’re always training new pitchers and trying to get more people involved with the game." The training curve is one reason Hamp thinks a fast-pitch league for women holds promise, drawing from current and former high school players in the area. For more information, contact Hamp at 945-5026 or Rich Kunde at 765-5338. �COA-HEALTH DEPT., continued from page 1 plan, but it was not without a plan. “The Health Department has been work­ ing on this and planning at it since I’ve been here since 1995. Before that, there was another effort, starting in 199O...Thc health department needs the space, and they need to have the space more functional than it is. Wc don’t have enough usable space for staff...or programs." The current facility has been used 20 years beyond its time, Spencer said. “It’s not handicapped accessible...There are lots of problems.” One of the largest audiences in recent history was present for the evening County Board meeting at what is believed to be the first time (at least in recent memory) the board has conducted a regular meeting out­ side the city of Hastings. About 63 people packed the Barry Township Hall in Delton where the meet­ ing was held, and County Board Chairman Jeff MacKcnzie said he was “overjoyed.” Nearly 50 in attendance were interested citizens and the rest were county elected of­ ficials, employees or present because of county-related business. While some opposition from the audi­ ence was expressed against the proposed building projects, the majority of the group did not speak. Delton resident Jim Alden, who was in the audience, said commissioners* actions to pass Tuesday’s resolution, will be con­ sidered in voting deliberations at the August primary. “I believe I speak for a number of citi­ zens in the audience tonight,” he said. All of the commissioners’ terms expire at the end of the year, so those who seek re-elec­ tion will have to be candidates in the pri­ mary. Another Delton citizen. Drew Chapple, wondered why the County Board didn’t se­ riously consider property owned by Kel­ logg Community College on the west side of Hastings. He said that site would be more centrally located for outlying commu­ nities. “I just liked to sec that some of the new commissioners stood out. They brought up some good questions. There were some that didn’t, and I’m concerned about that,’* Chapple said near the conclusion of the meeting. Citizen Tom Bustancc said the location of the former church property is “a bad idea.” The public should vote on whether they approve the proposed projects, he said, and the County Board should not use a “slush fund’’ to pay for it. Some controversy, especially in the Del­ ton area, has been brewing about the ex­ pense and location of the proposed projects ever since the County Board last year ap­ proved an option lo purchase 6.75 acres, which includes the former Peace Commu­ nity Church, for S519,500. The land is lo­ cated at 1330 N. Broadway on the south­ west comer of Woodlawn in Hastings. A special use permit had been granted by the City of Hastings Planning Commission for the property, but the site plan has not been approved yet because the firm the county hired. Northstar Management & Consulting Inc. of Charlevoix, failed to complete its work, county officials said. Northstar is affiliated with the nonprofit Northern Health Foundation. The County Board this week could have decided not to purchase the propcity with­ out penally because a clause in the pur­ chase agreement allowed the county to back out if all governmental approvals had not been received by April 1. Instead, the county decided to extend its option to pur­ chase the land from Top Properties LLC (Don and Sandi Drummond) through 4 p.m. June 14 to have additional time to se­ cure required site plan approvals from the city. In a nutshell, also as a result of the County Board’s Tuesday action: • Landmark Design of Grand Rapids is ‘in’ as the architect of the proposed COA and Health buildings and Northern Alliance is ’out' as a prospective designer, builder and financier of the health structure. Land­ mark also has been authorized to subcon­ tract a planning/cnginecring firm to com­ plete the site plan and submit it to the City Planning Commission no later than its June meeting. • The size of lhe proposed new health de­ partment building has been scaled down from 16,000 square feet to approximately 13,400 square feet. • A grant of about $150,000 from the Michigan Department of Community Health for a COA adult day care program will be given back to the county as a credit or reimbursement for the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. • Proceeds from the sale of the current COA and District Health Department build­ ings also will reimburse the county’s Re­ volving Fund. Commissioner Wilkinson tried to amend the board’s resolution to eliminate most of the binding financial content and other is­ sues. but only he and Commissioner Tom Wing were in favor of the change. Wilkin­ son indicated he favored making decisions about most of the meaty issues at a future time. Basic renovation of the vacant church for lhe COA is expected to cost between $350,000-375.000. That figure includes, new flooring, new paint, new doors and hardware, roof repair, new toilets, code re­ quirements. new electrical service, new heating and air conditioning and an entry canopy. In addition, future work could cost an additional $160,000 to $200,000 for new windows, new ceilings, a storage addition, new light fixtures and patios. A citizen at this week’s meeting, Jim Rhodes, indicated that the County Board may be wasting its money on renovation like previous boards did when they pur­ chased an old church building in downtown Hastings many years ago for the former Courts and Law Building (now demol­ ished). Previous County Boards poured thousands of dollars into the structure to keep it functional. Rhodes suggested that the county “would save money in the long run” if it demolished the former Peace Church and built a new structure for the COA. A breakdown of the costs for the COA and Health Department projects shows $34,562 in closing costs. Of that amount. $19,187 is property taxes on the land and $8,050 is for the seller's interest and utili­ ties because the purchase wasn't finalized in February as originally intended. Construction of the health department building is expected to cost $1.34 million About 63 people attended the Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting in Delton this week. and $100,000 has been budgeted for fur­ nishings. Site costs for parking, drives and landscaping on lhe property are anticipated at $500,000. Legal and other miscellaneous expenses for the projects are estimated to be $20,000. When asked about Northern Health Alli­ ance being rejected from the project. Health Officer Spencer said he didn’t have any feelings one way or the other. Citizen Gene Willison told the board that he hopes local workers and contractors will be able to be hired for the projects due to the unemployment situation. The county has more than $5.6 million in the savings account it calls the Tax Um­ brella Fund, accumulated from interest and fees on delinquent taxes. Commissioner deplete about half of that fund. He also wondered whether the county's bond rating will drop. Ralph Deal, a citizen in lhe audience, said the County Board “has just committed the next six years to not spending any more money out of the Umbrella Fund if you want to have it be at its current level again. I think that’s a little low." Using that fund is a “true travesty" and “disheartening for me." Delton citizen Drew Chapple told the board. He said he is in favor of improvements for both agencies. “...When wc put all of our ducks in one basket, who are we really serving - arc wc serving the whole of Barry County or are we serving just one general population?" he asked. Delton resident Wes Knollenberg has Tom Wing noted that the County Board's plans to pay for the building projects will see COA-HEALTH. page 17 OOOGE GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS MAKE TRACKS. YMCA NEWS Continued from page 12 may split the fee with a sponsor any way they prefer. Checks should be made payable to the “YMCA" and mailed to P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI 49058. There will be a managers meeting on Wednesday. April 10. The meeting will be held at the YMCA office. 234 E. Stale. Hastings at 7 p.m. Teams unable lo send a representative to this meeting must call Tim Girrbach. League Director (945-8468 work/945-3911 home) or the YMCA. 945­ 4574. This league is open to players at least 18 years old and out of high school. Individuals looking for a team to play with should contact the YMCA office or attend lhe manager’s meeting. If teams arc looking for more players please let the YMCA know. For more information contact: YMCA of Barry County. Attn: Dave Storms. Executive Director, P.O. 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Middleville, Mich. DODGE MATCH: /3iesented bq David Garrett The Safe-Money Guy" The Mid-Michigan Group 126 S. Michigan. Hastings $l,000 A Generous Cash Allowance or DOWNPAYMENT: $2,000 ON DODGE RAM Skinner ivM be Ktiv) immefiateti) fetteu’iiul ivetbshep - Dave Garrett ’ Low Financing” '7-year or 100.000-mile powertrain pledge on all Dodge vehicles. See dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. Nontransferabie. a deductible applies. Offer ends 3/31/02. ••Residency restrictions apply. Matching offer in lieu of national cash allowance on Ram. Must take retail delivery by 4/1/02. ’ >1,000 cash allowance cannot be used for matching down payment. ’’Financing for qualified buyers. To request tickets: Call 1-808-381-1659 Limited Seating! Ticket Needed! dodge.com SEE YOUR DODGE DEALER TODAY 800-4 ADODGE �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 Delton Kellogg Middle School honor roll announced Fifth grade All As —Janet Fasc. Joanna Hoeberling. Melissa Julian. Tarah Keim. Adam Keys. Stephanie Kirk-Johnson. Steven Kirk-John son, Sarah Kucharek. Elizabeth McCord. Dalton Parmenter, Adrienne Schroeder. Brennan Smith. Samantha Vickery, Garrett Warner. Libby Warren. Sara Weimer and Brandon Western. Honor Roll — Charles Anderson, Emily Arnold, Daniel Aukcrman, Morgan Bab­ cock, Chelsea Bagley, Alexander Bork, Kara Bowman, Angela Boysen, Jason Broadhurst, Audrey Brown. Amber Bruder. Douglas Campbell, Jordan Case. Hannah Chadderdon, Jordan Champion, Andrew Chapman, Amber Christiansen, Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel, Allison Deschainc, William Doran, Conrad Drum. Pe­ ter Duqucsncl, Mandy Dye, Lindsay Dyer. Lacey Edgerton. Lydia Ely, Susan Falvo, James Fletcher, David Fulton-McCarty, Rebecca Gaylor. Colleen Geiger. Ashley Guizio, Anna Goldsworthy, Britani Gouin, Colleen Harmon. Taylor Harris-Kingsley. Alison Hawk. Scott Hoekstra. Samantha Holroyd. Sarah Holroyd, Stefan Jovanovich. Jordan Kcagle, Kenneth Kelley. Lau­ ren Knollenberg, Shyanne Lane. Dylan Leinaar. Raymond Lindsey. Corey Mac­ Beth, Carol Matthews. Daniel McIntyre. Rebecca Mikolajczyk. William Moon, Cody Morse. Nicholas Mueller. Thomas Muma, John Payne, Darrin Pursley, Jeremy Rciglcr. Sarah Robbins. Rustina Roc. Quinn Seaver. Anthony Shoup. Jennifer Slagel, Lisa Solomon. Emily Stevens, Mat­ thew Tuftcdal, Wesley Wandell and Kara Whittemore. Sixth grade All As — Paul Belcher. Caitlin Cham­ pion, Mitchell Duqucsnel. McKenzie Earl, Alexandra Fox, Emma Garrison. Kathryn Goy, Morgan Hennessey. Matthew Julian, Sarah McCord, Sara McDuft, Chase Mills, Jill Newton, Samantha Reynolds, Jordan Smith and Rachael Williams. Honor Roll — Amy Aukcrman, Beth Barker. Rachel Beeler, Stephanie Berry, Nicholas Bishop, Nicholas Blacken, Chris­ topher Blincor. Eric Boehm. Samantha Cooke, Bailey Davis. Quinn DcBolt. Cas­ Deibcrt. Nicholas Haas. Jordan Haines. Katee Hogoboom. Kristen Marble. Kristyn Norris. Timothy Panos. Kyle Purdum. Troy Quick. Katherine Smith. Amanda Strick. Honor Roll — Lyndscy Alaniz. Amber Andrews. Samantha Bennett. Amanda Berry. Thomas Bhola. Amanda Boss. Bren­ dan Boyle. Janet Brooks. Kelsey Brownell. Brittany Burandt. Adam Calkins. Grady Cooke. Morris Doxlader. Walker Eason. Janelie Eddy. JoAnne Ehrhardt. Amanda Flick. Dylan Goebel. Hannah Goy. Robert Hammond. Stefannie Hammond. Jacob Hardy. Chelsea Harper. Lacic Harvath. sandra Desness. Michael DeWaters. Brian Diaz. Taylor Grizzle. Raigen Harger. Autumn Hart. Gabriel Hayford. Johnathon Hess. Christina Huffman. Kaitlyn Jarvis. Jennifer Jeudcvine. Matthew Julian. Ryan Keeler. Angela Kennedy. Nathaniel Kin­ sey. Nicholas Kuykendall. Jimmy Lane. Jerika LaPointe-Howard. Bailey Lester. Ja­ red Lindberg. Corrine Lubbers. Justine McCowan, Mary Minehart. Leah Minshall. Lavonne Ogg. Marc Osborn. Deborah Parker, Amy Patrick. Blain Patrick. Joshua Piszker, Ryann Rankin. Brandon Reynolds. David Roberts, Whitney Roberts. Octavio Romero. Stephanie Ross. Steven Ross. Jes­ sica Samis, Evelyn Schut. Steven Scoby. Lacy Seamans. Kelsie Smith. AndrewSpaulding. Corey Spencer. Joel Stevens, Chelsea Streeter, Amber Strick. Zachary Swank. Jessy Vance-Smith. Justin VandcrMecr. Koty Watson, Cody White, Joshua Whittemore, Jessica Wine. Jessica Wines and Kirk Wolschlcger. Amanda Hunter. Katlin Jacobs. Keely Ja­ cobs. Elizabeth Johnson. Adam Kcagle. Laura Knight. Katlynn McCormick. Heather Millard. Zachary Mueller. Joshua Newhouse. Andrew Newkirk. Destiny Newton. Amber Okclcy. John Overbcek. Jacob Rackley. Samantha Rhoda. Tori Ritchie. Daniel Roberts. Adam Rohm. Brian Rouse. Marvin Smeal. Crystal Smith. Jessica Sweat. Gwen Taylor. Steven Tif­ fany. Rylee Trantham. Ross VanderMcer. Amber Walters. Jcnah Wandell. Molly Warren and Kaylee Woodmansee. Seventh grade All As — Kelsey Chapple, Kelsey CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of the proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on February 13. 2002 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO, 2002-92 An Ordinance to regulate licensing and control of assem­ blages of large numbers of people in excess of those nor­ mally drawing upon the health, sanitation, fire, police, trans­ portation, utility and other public services regularly provided in the Township. Title. Sec. 1.1. Township Outdoor Assembly Ordinance. Purpose. Sec 1.2. The regulation, licensing and control of assemblages of large numbers of people. Authority. Sec. 1.3. Enacted pursuant to Act 246 of Public Acts of 1945. Definitions. Sec. 2. a. “Outdoor Assembly.' means any event, attended by mere than 250 attendants but less than 2.500 attendants, all or any part of which includes a theatrical exhibition, public show, display, entertainment, amusement or other exhibition but does not mean: 1. An event sponsored by a governmental unit; or 2. A use incidental to a residential use such as a wed­ ding reception, open house, family reunion or other familial events. 3. An event held entirely within an enclosed and covered structure. 4. An event held at the Barry County Fairgrounds. 5. An event conducted at a commercialfy/recreationalfy zoned property. 6. A temporary outdoor assembly conducted by a church or school. b. "Person" means any natural, partnership, corporation, association or organization. c. Sponsor" means any person who organizes, promotes or conducts an outdoor assembly. d. "Attendant" means any person who obtains admission to an outdoor assembly. e. “licensee” means any person to whom a license is issued pursuant to this Ordinance. License required. Sec. 3. A person, shall not conduct an outdoor assembly unless he shall have first made applica­ tion for an obtained a license for each such assembly. Application for license. Sec. 4. Application must be made 90 days pnor to date of the proposed assembly including a $500 lee. The application shall include the following: a. The name. age. residence and address of the person making application. b. A statement of the kind, character and type of proposed assembly. c. The address, legal description and proof of ownership of the site. d. The dates and hours during which the proposed assem­ bly is to be conducted. e An estimate of the maximum number of attendants expected Explanation of plans. Sec. 5. Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed explanation, including drawings and diagrams to provide for the following: a. Police and fire protection. b. Food and water supply and facilities. c. Health and sanitation facilities. d Medical facilities and services. e. Vehicle access and parking facilities. f. Camping and trailer facilities. g. Illumination facilities. h. Communications facilities. i. Noise control and abatement. j. Facilities for clean up and waste disposal. k. Insurance and bonding arrangements. In addition, the application sha2! be accompanied by a map or maps of the overall site of the proposed assembly. Review and investigation. Sec 6. on receipt by the clerk. The officers and officials of the Township shaH review and investigate the application and within 20 days of receipt thereof shall report their findings Notice of Public Hearing. Sec 7 The Township shaH schedule a public hearing withtn 45 days of the filing of the complete application. The notice of public heanng shall be published and mailed ten (10) days prior to heanng to all residents within 300. Issuance and denial. Sec. 8 Within 60 days of filing of the application, the township board shall issue, set conditions prerequisite to the issuance of. or deny a license Conditions for denial. Sec. 9. A license may be denied if: 1 The applicant fails to comply with the Ordinance, or with conditions imposed pursuant thereto. 2. The applicant has knowingly made a false or mis­ leading statement. Information squired to bo on licenses; posting requirement. Sec. 10. The name and address of the licens­ ee, the kind and location of the assembly, the maximum number of attendants, permissible, the duration of the license. Processing requirements for application. Sec. 11. In processing an application, tho township board shall, as a minimum, require the review of and compliance with the Ordinance ano state or county health provisions regarding: a. Security Personnel; b. Water Facilities; c. Restroom Facilities; d. Food Service; e. Medical Facilities; f. Liquid Waste Disposal; g. Solid Waste Disposal; h. Public Bathing Beaches; i. Public Swimming Pools and/or Hot Tubs; j. Access and Traffic Control; k. Parking; I. Camping and Trailer Parking; m. Illumination; n. Insurance. $1.000,000/5400,000; o. Bonding. $50,000 00; p. Fke Protection; q Sound-producing Equipment not to be a nui­ sance; r. Fencing as required; s. Commun|batipns; Miscellaneous. The township board may impose prior to the issuance of a ’.cense, any other condition(s) reasonably cal­ culated to protect the health, safety, welfare and property of attendants or of citizens of the township. Revocation. Sec. 12. The township board may revoke a license whenever the licensee neglects or refuses to fully comply with the Ordinance. Violations. Sec. 13. It shall be unlawful to: a. Promote or sell tickets to or operate an assembly with­ out first license. b. Conduct an assembly in such a manner as to create nui­ sance. c. Conduct or permit any obscene. d. Permit any person create a disturbance by obscene or disorderly conduct. e. Permit any person to unlawfully consume or sell intoxi­ cating liquor. f. Permit any person to unlawfully use. sell or possess any narcotics. g. Failure to secure a kcen-je as required herein and/or fail­ ure to abide by the terms of a license issued constitutes a violation of this Ordinance. SEVERABILITY Should and section, clause or provision of the Ordinance b declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such dec­ laration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. AB HOOF'S is a full-service dealership Willpower Sports Equipment—and many more. Call AB HOOPS for indoor and outdoor basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. Cau vs for a qvoti ox vow vwf can ’Backvaxd .April 13th Easter Spring Break Totmoment May 25th Memorial Day Tournament August 30th WoodUnd Labor Day Tournament Fiaqtort Fw D^i Totrameet Sep>uab«r 28* To register, call/fax 616-367-9592, or e-mail: WilUrd@iseTV.net or md to: AB Hoop., P.O. Box 533. Lake Odrni. Ml 48849 Register lor any or all lour tournaments! You can enter IndMdualy or a* a team. Cost—S15/player; $60/leam of four. Proceeds will be passed on to local charities. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP The regular meetings of the Baltimore Township Board are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Hall. 3100 E. Dowling Rd., as follows. Aprils Oct 14 May 14 Nov. 12 June 11 Dec. 9 July 9 Jan. 14 Aug. 13 Feb. 11 Sept. 9 March 11 Baltimore Township will provide necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered upon 5 days notice to the Baltimore Township cleric. Tracy Mitchell, Cleric 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-2268 fastings City $anfc PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted in the following places within the Township for public inspection. 1. Northview Grocery. 2169 M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 2. Barry County Road Commission, 1725 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 3. Kellogg Community College. 2950 W. M-179 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 4 Green Street Veterinary Clinic, 1420 W. Green St., Hastings. Ml 49058 5. D&S Machine Repair, 874 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058 6. Office of the Township Clerk, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 This notice is posted in compliance with PA 257 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 4l.72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Ad (ADA). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance win be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Township Hall on April 10, 2002. commencing al 7:30 p.m. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of panted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearmg upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individual! with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling U.e Township. All interested parties are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 stra. Stacey Hughes. Kathryn Humphrey. Rachel Humphreys. Marissa Ingle. Karianne Kozan. Aliscia Leo. Anna Nielsen. Jonathan Osborne. Samantha Patrick. Erika Schroeder and Allene Smith. Honor Roll — Rachel Alaniz. Brandon Alman. Nicholas Archer. James Bagley. Conrad Beeler. Keri Bcertema. Heather Billin. Jennifer Boss. Kellie Bowers. Cassie Brinley. Brandon Butzirus. Darin Card. Jessica Cardiff. Lindsay Christie. Elizabeth Clevcn. Alexandria Culbert. Samantha Davidson. Melissa Dcnnany. Laura DcSloover. Stephanie Desness. Paul Diaz. LaTonya Diskin. Josiah Farrell. Whitney Fisher. Thomas Foran. Timothy Gcibig. Ross Green. Jack Griffin. Michael Guess. Andre Hile. Dylan Hoffman. Ashley Imcrzel. Michael Johnson. Cassandra Jurecic. Annamaric Kazeks. Melissa Liedeke. Amy Lillibridgc. Katie Madden. Christopher Madill. Shane Martindale. Nicole Marzic. Cecilia Mayberry. Courteney Moon. Claire Moore. Emily Newkirk. Jonathan Osborne. Dillon Otis. Clay Purdum. Raychl Rankin. Melissa Robbins. Landon Scoby. Katie Smoczynski. Brian Springer. Kristy Tidd. Paul Tripp. Adam Weycrman and Katharina Wine. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles E. Morr and Shern Morr husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 30.2000. and recorded on June 6. 2000 in Document 41045199. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee, by an Pisignmo.'! dated September 1. 2000. which was recorded on December 5.2000 in Document 41052597. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due on the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHTY-FIVE AND 71/100 dollars ($93,085 71). including Mer­ est at 9.000% per annum Under the power ol sate contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on Apn! 11.2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 and 3 of Block 2 ol Samuel Roush's addition to the Village of Freeport Being in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 23 according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 monfh(s) from the dale of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated February 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200211750 Stallions (3/28) I886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Part-time Teller SECTION 1Y - EFFECT1Y£_DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after final publication, after adoption. Eighth grade All As — Andrea Beach. Alexandres Bromley. Kimberly Case. Laura Crookston. Kendra Davis. Maria Fales Tracy Hoek­ Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply al lhe Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Glass Block. Windows New Window Wells Raising Sunken Concrete negradmg 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. INC' An Independent Licensee of BDry Systems tnc BiO B'yant St • Kalamazoo Micn«gan 49001 • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Rchtand. gar, 49263-629 5252 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLL ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mzde by Brian J. Holbert and Lisa M. Hdben (original mortgagors) to Priority Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated June 24. 1999. and recorded on July 19. 1999 tn Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 1999. which was recorded on December 17.1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 60/100 dollars ($91,500.60). including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 2. 2002. Said premises are situated m TILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 8. Block 45 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded pla. thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sate. Dated March 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200114431 Stallions (4/18) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 - Page 15 LIBRARY, continued from page 1 whether there was a reasonable objection as it affected the waterway. This ruling was in error. This court has had an opportunity to review Abbey Homes of Michigan v Wil­ cox... in which the court outlined the role of the trial court in such matters: ‘The court's role is to make an independ­ ent determination of the matter based on the guidelines of MCL 247.44. The court is not reviewing the actions of local officials.” Further, the court defined reasonable ob­ jection: “The term 'reasonable objection,’ as used in the act. is a term of art. It requires circuit judges to consider all the cucumstanccs of the case to determine if thcic is a reasonable objection. The phrase ‘all the circumstances of the case’ Includes, but is not limited to, a comparison of the scenic, historic and public access values of the ex­ isting road and the proposed alternative; consideration of the safety features of the existing road and the proposed alternative; recog­ nition of any relevant cost factors; and an evaluation of the best interest and welfare of the public. “If there arc no reasonable objections, a circuit court must still determine that lhe al­ teration Is necessary for the best interest and welfare of the public before approving the change. Where the petitioners do not show that the alteration is necessary for the best interest and welfare of the public. It is entirely possible that a court could deny an alteration, even though there arc no reason­ able objectione to the alteration. On the other hand, if there are reasonable objections to the alteration, we find it diffi­ cult to imagine a situation In which the pro­ posed alternative still would be necessary for the best interest and welfare of the pub­ lic. “Accordingly, the court will conduct a hearing where both sides can offer evidence and argument in accordance with the direction of the Appellate Court.” There have been City Council and Plan­ ning Commission hearings on vacating a portion of Mill Street to make way for the new library and a parking lot, but the court proceedings Feb. 27 dealt only with the question about river access. The city is the petitioner to vacate the street and the Michigan Department of Transportation. Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services have been the re­ spondents. More than 1.700 people have signed a petition opposing placement of a new li­ brary at the proposed site and some people have appeared before the Planning Com­ mission and City Council to voice their ob­ jections. Led by Pel World owner Doug Ward, they have argued that closing part of Mill Street will create traffic problems, hurt nearby businesses and pose potential safety hazards because the new library would be located next to the fire department. In both cases, the local government units have held that the plans meet the necessary requirements, so the matter went to Circuit Court. Also not addressed at last month’s hear­ ing was information that Michigan’s Land Division Act docs not allow platted proper­ ties lo be vacated. The parcel al the comer of North Jefferson and Mill is platted. Sharon L. Feldman from the Michigan Attorney General’s office representing the Michigan Department of Consumer and In­ dustry Services, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, said the petition originally was invalid because the North Jefferson property is platted. The proposed library site actually would be on East Mill Street, but its parking lot would face North Jefferson, which cannot be vacated under the provisions of the state’s Land Division Act. The city, in order lo continue its quest, had to file a complaint in Circuit Court, seeking a plat amendment. Feldman noted, however. “In our review of the plat (the city) can seek to vacate Mill Street because this section hasn’t been plat­ ted.” Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds said he informed City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes, City Manager Jeff Mansfield and City Assessor Judy Myers last fall about the problem with the act. but the issue did not resurface until the Feb. 27 court hear­ ing. Tripp brought the question before Eveland. but Fekkes objected on the grounds it wasn't relevant to the question about river access. Fekkes told the court that the city none­ theless intends to ask for relief under the WATER COUNCIL, continued from page 3 Water can be contained on site and released slowly to result in some purification. Re­ tention and detention must be designed so the amount of water leaving the site after lhe project is finished is no more than be­ fore it was built. • Watershed Resource Regulations which can protect a unique area can be used selec­ tively. The FTWRC offers a packet of ten or so sample ordinances to suggest a vari­ ety of provisions a municipality can choose for locations in their area. These resources arc available to town­ ship and county officials, and some have been distributed to public libraries in the area. Contact the web site al FTWRC (aaol.com for additional information. relevance from Fekkes, and general agree­ ment with her by Eveiand. The visiting judge said. ' The issue I have the authority to rule on access or use Plat Act. seeking a plat amendment that would enable the city to vacate. Feldman confirmed that she and Fckkes had reached agreement on the city pursuing the plat amendment. Hie Hastings Public Library Board years ago decided that the current building across the street from the county courthouse is no longer adeauate and parking is a huge headache. The board finally came up with a proposed new facility near the corner of of a waterway as a result of lhe closing of the street." When shown that a large number of peo­ ple are opposed to lhe new library site, Eveiand later added, “The court cannot de­ cide whether the city made a good or bad decision, only if it adversely impacts access to the river." At an even later point in the proceedings, he explained. “I can’t decide this case on the basis of whether the people object, the law doesn’t let me do that," adding he be­ lieves it’s very dangerous for a court to in­ terfere in a process in which the .cmedy of lhe ballot box exists. Tripp spent a great deal of time trying to prove that the street closure would not be in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the public. He also spent a lol of time trying to prove there arc other locations for a new library. However. Eveiand often told him he was using broad applications of that point, which must focus on the narrow issue of public access to the river. Times have changed since then. North Jefferson and Mill Street, which would require closing part of Mill Street. Library officials said they like the idea of having the new facility next to the Thornapplc River. The most controversial part of the plans for the new site is closing a big part of Mill Street. Opponents maintain it is one of the few cast-west arteries to handle downtown traffic. Some nearby merchants, including Ward of Pet World, also are opposed be­ cause they fear closure of a portion of Mill Street will hurt their businesses. Tripp in court last month brought up is­ sues such as adverse impact on downtown businesses, traffic and possible problems with the fire station so close by, but each time he did, he prompted objections of ir- FORSBERG, continued from page 2 feeling stressed out. and that’s unfortunate. Wc have some wonderful people at the park. Some have been there for years and are extremely dedicated.” He said he is concerned about whether the county is “providing them an environment where they can feel good about coming to work. “ He said he did not know until recently that employees with felony records had been hired at the park, although he was aware that one employee working on work release at the park while in jail had been hired at the park after he got out of jail. He said one individual — he was uncer­ tain whether it was one of those with a fel­ ony record or the work-release person — had been allowed to live in a cabin on the park grounds “until the park board became aware of the situation and it ended." He said policies on hiring people with felony convictions vary from department to de­ partment within the county. Mackenzie said pan of the park board members’ responsibility is to “safeguard lhe public interest." “They’re not put there to safeguard indi­ viduals. They’re there for the protection of the public.” According to Joanne Foreman, associate director of the park, the employee fired by Forsberg was fired because he was on park property after hours, not because he was selling drugs in the park. VanNortwick said employees at the park are unhappy not because of their work en­ vironment, but because they haven’t had a chance to tell their side of the story. “The employees love their jobs and arc happy to be there,” he said. House, barn burn in 2 fires on the same day by Shelly Suber Staff Writer An Orangeville Township couple lost their home to a fire of unknown origin Sun­ day and one hour later a Barry Township farming family lost their barn to ir_- for the second time in 10 years. Firefighters from Orangeville first were called at 4:35 p.m. when Steve Dewitt re­ turned home to find his Shaw Road house fully engulfed in flames, said Fire Chief Dan Boulter. “No one was home." at lhe time it started, said Boulter. “The homeowner came home and saw the flames." Boulter said his department spent five hours, with help from the Barry-Prairiev­ ille-Hope fire department in Delton, work­ ing to bring the fire to a hall. But. in lhe end. the insured, two-story home was a to­ tal loss. “They lost all of their belongings,” said Boulter, who added that Dewitt was able to let his dog out of the house. The couple is slaying with family and is receiving help from lhe Barry County Red Cross while Boulter and the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall division investigates the cause of the blaze. At 5:32 p.m.. 911 received another fire call from the home of Russell and SandyWaters reporting that their bam at 12420 Kingsbury Road was on fire. The blaze claimed the life of one calf while all of the steers kept inside the structure were sal­ vaged, said Sandy Waters. “Apparently an ember from our fire pit traveled lo the barn and started it,” said Sandy, who was inside the home talking with her daughter-in-law when Sandy no­ ticed the smell of something burning. “Just after I said, that, she started to go outside to see what was burning when a passerby­ stopped and tooted. She went outside and they said lhe barn’s on fire.” Sandy said her sons had just removed 400 bales of hay from the bam lhe day be- fore and had delivered them to their owner who had stored them in lhe Waters’ bam. “Our neighbors. Dale Jr. and Dale Boul­ ter. are firefighters so they came right over with hoses and they were already putting water on it when the Hickory Comers fire department got here." said Sandy. Russell Walers and sons Rusty and Tim also worked to remove tractors, steers and hay and straw from the bam. though over 300 bales were lost to the fire, she said. “They said there was over $11.000 dam­ age.” said Sandy. "Wc just built lhe one building." Sandy explained that the couple built a new barn two years ago onto an older, ex­ isting structure on the farm where they have lived for 34 years. “Wc made one big. long one hooked to­ gether." she said. “The older one is totally gone, but the newer one is mostly still there.” Sandy said the fire was started on the properly two to three days prior to the barn fire when her son decided to burn some pallets. "They thought they had it all out." she said. "It was still smoldering so they must have missed an ember.” The barn fire marks the second time the family- has suffered such a loss. Nearly 10 years ago. another bam was destroyed by fire, she said. “That time the bam wasn’t insured and wc lost quite a few animals and machin­ ery.” she said. "That’s life." Subscribe to The Banner TODAY! Call945-9554 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing on April 17. 2002, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: The amendment of Section 104.2026 of the Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate the size, number, location and manner of construction and display of signs in Rutland Chartei Township as follows: 104.2026 SIGNS A. Intent, fl is the intent of this section to regu­ late the size, number, location and manner of construction and display of signs m Rutland Charter Township B The purpose of these regulations is to: 1. Protect the public health, safety and wel­ fare. 2. Protect all zoning districts from visual caaos and clutter. 3. Eliminate distractions hazardous to vehicular traffic. 4. Protect appropnately identified usages from too many and too large signs. 5. Provide ability for lhe public to identify premises and establishments. C. Definitions: provides for key terms as they apoly to the ordinance. D. Standards: 1. All signs must comply with the Building and Electrical Codes. 2. Sign area. The area shall be measured within a single, continuous penmeter composed of any straight line geometric figure which encloses the extreme limits of the advertising message, together with the frame. 3. Illumination of signs: a No flashing, blinking, intermittent or an on-and-off type of lighting. b. Arranged so that light is deflected away from adjacent property and roads. 4. Maintenance All signs shall be main­ tained tn a safe condition. A sign which no longer serves the purpose for which intended shall be removed within thirty (30) days of written notice by Rutland Charter Township. 5. Location. In addition to the required set­ backs (See Article XVIII) no sign shall be located where, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, it will obstruct visi­ bility for vehicular or pedestnan traffic. E Permitted signs 1 In the AG. RE. RR. R-1. R-2. R-3. R-4 and R-5 districts the following signs are authorized upon application for. and issuance of. a sign permit: a. institutional identification for churches, schools, professional buildings, etc. One (1) ground mounted tree standing sign and one (1) wall sign not exceed­ ing fifty (50) square feet. b. Golf courses, stables, nurseries and similar open space activities may include one (1) wall sign or grornd mounted free standing sign, not exceeding a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet. c. A subdivision may have one (1) ground mounted identification sign per entrance, not to exceed a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet. d. In the *AG" district a term stand may include one (1) advertising sign not more than eight (8) square feet in sign area. 2. In the *C” districts the following signs are permitted for each business upon appli­ cation for. and issuance of. a sign permit pursuant to Section 20.26. O. a. C-1. C-2 and C-3: (1) . One (1) wan sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet. (2) Traffic control or directional signs not to exceed three (3) square feet in area. (3) One (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed twentyfour (24) so-jare feet. (4) For business centers one (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed forty (40) square feet. One (1) additional square foot of sign area may be added for every one (1) foot that the sign is set back from the front set back line, not to exceed sixty (60) square feet. b. 04: (1) One (1) wall sign or free standing sign facing each street or road frontage Such sign shall not exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet (2) Traffic control or directional signs with each sign not to exceed three (3) square feet area. (3) One (1) tree standing sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet may be permitted per industrial development and may be a consolidated tenant sign identifying each tenant. F. Exempted signs. The fol-owing signs are allowed in all zoning distorts without a sign permit, provided all other applicable requirements are met: 1. Dwelling. One (1) name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet. 2. Building numbers. including residential building. 3 Home occupations and home based business One (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet 4. "AG" District. One (1) sign not more than eight (8) square feet. 5. Temporary signs. a. Real estate sale or lease One (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet b. Property other than residential—One (1) sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet c. Political. Signs not exceeding four (4) square feet for not more than forty-five (45) days before, not more than ten (10) days after, the conclusion of the political campaign d. One (1) temporary event sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, such as for special events and sales as defined in this ordinance. Display of any temporary event sign shall be limited to 14 days in advance and the day of the event. 6. Government signs: a Emergency and warning signs. b. Traffic signs. c. Legal notices, licenses, permits required to be displayed by law. 7. Miscellaneous: a. Public signs identifying a neigh­ borhood. distort or community. b. Historic plaques by non-profit organizations. c. Signs located for viewing within the premises of the user. G. Non-conforming signs: 1. Signs authonzed by a valid permit prior to adoption of this ordinance. 2. Legal non-conlorming status may be lost if: a. The sign is relocated or replaced. b. The structure or size of the sign is altered. c. The sign suffers more than fifty (50) percent damage or deteriora­ tion. H. Prohibited signs: 1. A private use sign located on a public land or in a public right-of-way. 2. An abandoned sign. 3. A sign imitating or resembling official traffic or governmental signs. 4. A flashing or intermittently illuminat­ ing sign. I. Sign setbacks. All signs shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from all lot except that signs on any side bordering a public nght-of-way shall be a minimum of one-half (1/2) the required front yard setback. J. Height 1. Signs in any residential district shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. 2. Signs in any commercial or industrial district shall not exceed twenty (20) feel in height. K. Signs within business, commercial or industrial areas, as defined in the •Highway Advertising Act of 1972" (1972 PA 106) bordering interstate highways, freeways or pnmary high­ ways as defined in said Act. shall be regulated and controlled by the provi­ sions of such. L. Permits, administration and enforce­ ment: 1. Permit procedures: a. Written application shall include the following: (1) A site plan. (2) Details to demonstrate the pro­ posed sign. (3) Consent of the owner of record of the property. (4) No sign shall be erected until an application is approved. (5) The permit review may be elimi­ nated as par. of a site plan review and/or special exception use review. 2. Expiration. Approval of a sign permit shall expire one year from its effec­ tive date. M. Review criteria. The Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission shall base action on the following criteria in addition to any other criteria elsewhere specified. 1. The purpose of this ordinance (Section 20.26A). 2. The standards and catena as set forth in this sectton. 3. Each sign shall be of a shape materi­ al. style, letter types and color appro­ priate for the use. enhancing to lhe premises and harmonious with the neighborhood. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land Use Plan and Land Use Plan Map ol the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may be further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned mat­ ters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments at or following the aforementioned public hearing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the pro­ posed text amendment by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of the hearing of April 17. 2002. and may further be received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliary aids and servic­ es. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling lhe Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 28. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMILY DIVISION OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION File Number 02-095-00 HON JUDGE FISHER LORI WALKER. Plaintiff, v LORI WALKER. Defendant At a session of said Court held m the Courthouse in the Crty of Hastings. Michigan, on March 26. 2002 PRESENT: THE HON JAMES FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE 1 Defendant is being sued by Plaintiff in this court for an action for Divorce 2. The Defendant must file an answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before April 10. 2002. 3. If the Defendant (ails to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint that was filed m this case. 4 A copy of th.s order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks 5 The Publisher shall provide Plaintiff with an Affidavit of Publishing within five days from the last date of publication March 26. 2002 Richard H Shaw Judge (4/11) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham. AKA David G Wickham, and Jill Wickham. AKA Jill A Wickham li/W and Mane Alta Wickham (original mortgagor) to Comerica Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1999, and recorded on May 22. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 34/100 dol­ lars ($164,255.34), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premses. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on May 9. 2002 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are v*.escribed as The West 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Foe *200016620 Hawks (4/25) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Carl E Senwander and Alice Schwander. husband and wife a» joint tenants (onginal mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 5, 2000. and recorded on April 26. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank, a National Banking Association, as Trustee for ARC 2000-BC3 Mortgage Loan Trust. Assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 2001. which was recorded on January 25. 2002, m Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTYONE THOUSAND TWENTY-SEVEN AND 91/100 dollars ($251,027.91). including interest at 10.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sard mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 18. 2002. Said premises are sK'xated tn TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Beginning at a point cn the North-South 1/4 line of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 3410.01 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 8. thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds West 1140.21 feel; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 386 27 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 48 sec­ onds East 1140 23 feet to said North-South 1/4 line, ihence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 385.62 feet to the place of beginning Together with and subject to an easement appur­ tenant thereto for private roadway, puolic utilities and ingress and egress purposes, to be used in common with others over a stop of land 66 feet wide. 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Said Section 8. distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 310.00 feet from the West 1/4 tost of said Section 8. thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 66 00 feet, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 234 78 feet thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 1427.18 feet; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 542 62 feet; thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 1545 08 feet to the end of said described easement. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200127439 Falcons (4/4) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foltowing Ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on March 13, 2002. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 22. SECTION 104.2200 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE.J2QQ2-9Q NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES A nonconforming structure may be continued provided it remains otherwise lawful. A noncon­ forming structure shaH not be enlarged or altered in any way. which increases its degree of non­ conformity NONCONFORMING USES 1 Nonconforming Uses in General: a nonconforming use may be continued provided: a. It shaH not be enlarged or moved to any other portion of the lot or parcel, b. The structure occupied by a nonconforming use shall not be structurally altered 2. Nonconforming Residential Uses: a nonconforming residential use may be expanded or enlarged as follows a. The pnncipal building may be enlarged by a maximum of twenty (20) oercent. b. An accessory bulking may be constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Ordinance 3 Abandonment of Nonconforming Um: If the abandonment continues for a period of one year, then any further use thereof snail conform to this Ordinance. 4 Substitution of Uses: A nonconforming use may be changed to another nonconforming use upon approval of the Planning Commission subject to the foltowing conditions: a No structural alterations b Once changed to a more restnetve classification, it shall not thereafter be changed to a less restnetive classification c. When changed to a permitted use, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations of the district GENERAL CONDITIONS The foltowing general conditions apply to all nonconforming lots, nonconforming structures, and nonconforming uses: 1 Change of Tenancy or Ownership The tenancy or ownership of a nonconformity may be transferred or changed 2 Maintenance and Repairs: Normal maintenance and incidental repairs may be performed on any nonconforming structure or structure containing a nonconforming use 3 Termination by Destruction If a nonconforming structure is destroyed by any means to an extent of more than 60 percent of the replacement cost of the existing structure, as determined by the Townsh-p Assessor, the structure shall not be restored SEVERABILITY if any portion of the Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be found to be invalid by a court, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance without the invalid portion or application, provided such remaining portions are not determined by the court to be inoperable (inoperative) and to this end this Ordinance is declared lo be severable EFFECTIVE PATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after final publication, after adoption Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2462 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 DK School Board to consider millage request by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board will be asked to approve petting a millage re­ quest on the June school election ballot. School Superintendent Ron Archer said he will recommend at the April board meet­ ing that voters be asked to override the Hcadlee Amendment requiring that taxes not be collected on any increases in prop­ erly value above the cost of inflation. Because of lhe Headlee Amendment, the district has had to roll back the amount of non-homestead properly taxes it collects. Currently school districts are allowed to collect 18 mills of non-homestead properly tax. Non-homestead taxes are those collected on commercial property, second homes, rental properties, etc. They do not include taxes on primary residences. Archer said the district's millage rate has been rolled back since 1999. first to 17.8506, then to 17.3347 in 2000 and to 16.8059 in 2001. The district won’t know until May what the 2002 rollback will be. Archer said. The rollback resulted in the loss of $122,000 in revenue in DK’s 2001-2002 school year. Archer said. The district has lost $227,000 over the last four years be­ cause of Hcadlee, he said. He said the loss of revenue to the district is not just the loss of an increase the district would have received had the millage roll­ back not been in effect. He said the state actually reduces the amount of state aid per pupil it gives to the district by the 18 mills the district is sup­ posed to receive. Therefore if each pupil is to receive $6,500 in state aid, that amount this school year was reduced by $60 per student, he said. This year’s loss of revenue because of Hcadlee was a “double whammy," Archer said. Enrollment decreased by 70 students at DK this year, he said, which amounts lo approximately $450,000 in lost stale aid. He is expecting a budget deficit this year because of the shortfall in revenue, he said. Archer said less students has meant less need for staff, but the district has avoided layoffs through normal attrition — some staff members have left or retired and ha­ ven’t been replaced. At its February meeting, the school board approved an early retirement pro­ gram for staff members, but at least four people arc required for the early retirement program and there may not be enough ap­ plicants, Archer said. At its March meeting the board discussed whether to institute an early retirement program for administra­ tors, but decided not to do so. Archer said lhe Headlee rollback “cre­ ates one more hardship in trying to main­ tain budgets and maintain programs.” The district will not make a “real hard election push" for the millage. Archer said. Efforts will be low key. aimed at district residents and local organizations, he said. Also at the March meeting, board mem­ bers discussed the parent-run preschool program operating at DK Elementary, which is experiencing "a lot of legal entan­ glements." Archer said. Board members thought “it was better risk-wise for the pro­ gram to be part of the school district,” he said, so the board will vote at its April meeting to have the district officially take over the preschool program in the 2002­ 2003 school year. A parent at the March meeting expressed the desire to open up the program to more students. Archer said. Eventually it’s hoped that more preschoolers can be admitted to the program, he said, “but right now the program is running a deficit and wc have to get that worked out." The program allows enrollment of 28 3-year-olds and 36 4-ycarolds. Twenty-five of the 4-year-olds must be considered “at-risk." The district re­ ceives funds from a stale school readiness grant for the at-risk preschoolers. This school year the district received $82,500 for its preschool program. Also al lhe March meeting, lhe superin­ tendent -valuation process was begun. Board members were given an evaluation form and will fill them out and give them to lhe board president. The board will then meet with Archer in private to discuss lhe evaluations, after which a public review of the evaluation will be done. Archer said he and the district’s personnel committee worked to come up with a new evaluation form. “We took several different forms from different scliool districts and created a hybrid of what we liked." Also at the meeting, board member John Wells reported on negotiations currently underway with teachers. Both teacher and support staff contracts expire this June 30. Negotiations with support staff arc ex­ pected to get underway soon. Archer said. At the March meeting, onc-year 2.75 per­ cent raises were approved for three cashiers who negotiate their contract separately from the rest of the food service workers. Also at the meeting, the board approved spending $104,000 for two new buses. Man’s assault charge sentencing gets intense by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A man originally charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for beating his ex-wife in front of their son was sentenced Thursday to serve nine months in jail on a lesser assault charge in a hearing that caused security of­ ficers to move closer lo Jeffrey King as he became emotional while begging for leni­ ency. At first. King apologized to his ex-wife and his son, but went on to say he became angry with her on Aug. 8 when she arrived to pick up the child from his visit because she had allegedly told him he was not go­ ing to be allowed to sec him any more. “It was very upsetting for her to say that lo me,’’ he said, “that I wasn’t going to be able to see him wrestle in the nationals. That was the proudest moment in my life. Some of the problems might be hers, loo.” According to court records. King has spent a lot of time with their son while he wrestled and one month prior lo the beating.'hc asked her if he could take the boy to wrestling camp to which his ex-wife, April King-Smith agreed. “During that time that he was at wres­ tling camp, he wanted to take (son) to a na­ tional tournament in California," she said. “I received a call from him from camp stat­ ing that he didn’t have any way to get him to California he was going to hitchhike there, purchase a car while in California ^agtingtf Op Jianfc SENIOR LOAN OFFICER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing ouLstanding customer service. Wc arc currently looking for a Senior Loan Officer lo join our team. Serves as the liaison to branch lenders regarding loan policies and practices. Recommends and implements improvements to lending policies and procedures. Participates in sales calling program. Interviews loan applicants and underwrites all types of retail loans, including consumer and mortgage loans. Must be proficient with loan doc­ umentation software. Five plus years of progressive retail lending experience is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings MI 49058 BOE/M-F RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that e public heanng concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Onknance/Map will be held on Wednesday, April 17. 2002. commenc­ ing al 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the follow­ ing: Consideration ol the application of Family Tree Medical Associates for rezoning of property locat­ ed at 1480 W Green St known as Parcel *08-13-013-026-00 Descnbed as RUTLAND TWP COM WHERE M-43 & 37 CROSSES E LINE SEC 13-3-9. TH 2 204 9 FT S 215.3 FT. TH E 246 FT. TH N 139 FT TO M-43. TH N 72 DEG 46' W 257.56 FT TO BEG This property is currently zoned as ‘C-4* COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. The applicant seeks rezoning to the "CZ" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT. Such and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Han. dunng regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and'or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Cocr-mrssion reserves the nght to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recom­ mendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly either at or foltowing the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed betow Ait interested persons are invited to be present et the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 and drive it back and 1 refused. She said King then told her he was not going to take their son home and that “if I wanted (son) back, 1 needed to call the state police." King-Smith was forced lo call the police to return her son from California to her Michigan home, she testified. “I spoke with Jeff on the phone and I told him ’until I feel you’re mature enough to deal with this situation and (son) doesn’t have to ride in a police car," she testified, “you’re going to go back to every other weekend (visits) just like the divorce pa­ pers say. He became very angry.” In court Thursday, King expressed his anger that he had not been able to see his son since the Aug. 8 incident and that more jail time would prevent him from watching him wrestle this season. “That would be almost two years without seeing my son,” he said. King was charged after he beat KingSmith when she arrived at his Prairieville Township home. “I got out of the truck, I went over to my son," King-Smith testified at King’s pre­ liminary examination last fall. “Jeff called (son) over to him. 1 walked over and asked Jeff if 1 could have (son’s) birth certificate. 1 asked him if he could please look for it. He told me don’t tell him what to do. He became very angry and 1 started to back away from him.” King-Smith feared King would strike her as he had allegedly done in the past and told their son to get into the truck. “I tried to walk away from Jeff and he continued to step in front of me so I couldn’t get around him," she said, noting that their son was scared and did not gel into the truck. “He just kept looking at me." King then began screaming at KingSmith, calling her names and saying he was going lo f— her up. “Jeff grabbed me by my neck and my feet left the ground,” she testified, “and I remember hitting the ground.” King-Smith said the next thing she re­ membered was being at the home of a stranger. She testified she was told she had gotten herself into the truck while scream­ ing for her son to also get in. She was later taken by ambulance to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where she was treated for multiple injuries including seven cracked and broken teeth. “1 had a huge black eye,” she said, “I had a huge gap in my lip, a cut. I had blood coming from both ears. 1 had a huge he­ matoma on my neck.” King-Smith testified she had “immense” pain in her jaw and neck and later learned that she has suffered an inner car problem which may require additional surgery. “At first when the doctor saw her, he thought she was in a head-on collision at 60 mph,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jef­ frey Cruz. “This defendant has a very seri­ ous anger problem. I’m asking the court to impose 11 months in jail.” Their son also testified at the preliminary examination that his father picked up his mother, threw her on the ground and hit her “four times in the face” with a closed hand. King’s attorney Joseph Jerkins of Kala­ mazoo told the judge his client admits to striking King-Smith “but the argument de­ veloped when she said he wasn’t going to see his son any more and he reacted," he said. “It was inappropriate, but I think three years probation is excessive and regarding incarceration, we’re asking for only 90 days.” After hearing King’s version of the events, Fisher said he is concerned about King's ability to control his temper. King pleaded guilty to one charge of as­ sault with a weapon in exchange for the more serious charge being dismissed. In ad­ dition to jail, King was ordered to pay $1,500 court costs and lo serve five years on probation with restitution to be deter­ mined at a hearing on May 17. King was taken to jail without incident. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 - Page 17 Wife sentenced to 4 years for her role Convicted child molester gets 35* to 50*year prison term by Shelly Saber Staff Writer Saying the U.S. Constitution prevents him from imposing a sentence of cruel and unusual punishment. Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher told convicted child molester Ray Rohm Thursday that that is exactly what he deserves. “Some say the punishment should fit the crime,” said Fisher to the 56-ycar-old Rohm before handing down his senter ce of 35 to 50 years in prison. "I can't do that but cruel and unusual punishment is what your crime deserves.” Rohm was convicted by a jury March 13 on 11 felony charges related to the repeated rape, drugging and videotaping of his 6year-old step-daughter during a 15-month period when the girl and her younger brother would visit Rohm and their mother on alternate weekends at their Hope Town­ ship mobile home. Four of those charges included first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, for which Rohm could have been sentenced to serve a maximum of life in prison on each count. Jclane Rohm, Rohm s 27-year-old wife, was convicted of participating in the drug­ ging of her daughter for her husband and in the videotaping of the assaults. She re­ ceived a minimum of 4.25 years to a maxi­ mum of 20 years in prison. “My understanding of life in prison is that a person is eligible for parole in ap­ proximately 18 years,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “But with ‘truth-in-sentencing’ (law) he has to ever investigated by Dct./Sgt. David Oak­ land in his 25 years at the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. “The defendant has a pattern of nothing other than sadism.” said McNeill. “He of­ fered her a pet in exchange for sex and when she resisted, he crushed that pct.” Fisher noted that he had looked up the definition in Webster’s dictionary anc' found that sadism is “the getting of sexual pleasure from hurting one’s partner.” “If this doesn’t fit that definition, I don’t know what does,” said Fisher. When debating the guideline scoring in the formula for calculating sentencing guidelines, McNeill noted that Rohm’s lack of a prior sexual assault conviction kept the guidelines low. In fact, charges had been authorized against Rohm in 1985 after his previous step daughter, now known as Shannon Kimble, reported at the age of 15 that Rohm had been abusing her sexually since she was 8. “His family approached and intimidated the victim outside the court room just be­ fore the preliminary examination was about to begin.” said McNeill. “She recanted and the charges were withdrawn.” Kimble stepped forward voluntarily and testified at Rohm’s trial two weeks ago that Rohm had threatened to make her pets dis­ appear and made her shoot her own cat when she was a child. Her dog also turned up missing, she said. “This defendant should not be able to benefit by his intimidation and bullying of children,” said McNeill. “My intent is to make him serve as a deterrent to others who would consider preying upon children and to remove him from society as long as possible.” McNeill went on to note that “it’s dis­ turbing to me that this man, through his own repeated predatory actions against women and children, is getting the benefit of not having a prior record.” When discussing the number of victims, Fisher pointed out the child's family, her futuit children, her future spouse and even members of the community who feel rage as a result of Rohm’s actions can be counted as victims. “Scoring for two to nine victims is very Jelane Rohm LEGAL NOTICES .' ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by PAUL R BLOSSOM and PATRICIA A. BLOSSOM, hus­ band and wife, of 11002 Chief Noon Day. Middleville. Ml 49333. Mtohigan. Mortgagors, to EVERGREEN MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated the 19th of December. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of December, 1997 In Register No 1005793. Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YOf’K. as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of February 28. 1998. Senes 1998-A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Five & 68.100 ($52,965 68). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of April. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.2900% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The land referred to is located in the Township of Yankee Sphngs, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as: Part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20. T3N. R’OW. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing on the East line of said Section 20.674 42 feet North of the East 1 /4 comer of said Section 20 for place of beginning, thence West 208 7 feet; thence North 208 7 feet; thence East 208 7 feet; thence South 208 7 feet, rrwre or less, to the Place of Beginning During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except ths* in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated 221/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C JONATHAN u ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney lor The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (4/4) Fisher went on to tell Rohm that the psy­ serve the entire minimum sentence.” “I’m not guilty,” was Rohm’s only re­ sponse when asked by Fisher if he had any­ thing to say prior to sentencing. McNeill said Rohm was likely “the worst defendant I’ve ever dealt with” add­ ing that Rohm is also the worst defendant THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason L Thomas and Amy L. Thomas (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated January 20. 2000. and recorded on January 24. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mahattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23. 2001. which was recorded on May 7. 2001, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYFOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTYNINE AND 65/100 dollars ($94.389 65). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 p.m.. on April 25. 2002. Sato premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 9. Stock 62. Village of Middleville, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. March 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Stantons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200115827 Stallions (4/11) chological injury created by his actions is permanent. “A civilized society is judged by how it treats its weakest members." said Fisher. “You should never be able to walk down the streets as a free man with the rest of us." Jclane Rohm testified at her husband's trial that her daughter would not take the drug concoction of Vicodin. OxyContin and Darvocet from Ray so she gave her daughter the capsule to cause her to pass Ray Rohm generous in my estimation.” said Fisher. “It’s hard to come up with words to explain how civilized people view what you did. It’s such that the average person would say. ‘let’s lock him up and throw away the key.Fisher went on to tell Rohm that the fact that he abused the victim in “the most re­ volting and inhumane way is almost be­ yond comprehension.” “You’ve contemplated raping and mur­ dering other children,” Fisher continued. “You’re actions indicate to me that you arc capable of doing anything without regard for the life of anyone, people as well as ani­ mals^_______________________________ plea agreement to testify truthfully, though she did not cooperate thoroughly, he said, because she had conflicting statements to Rohm's previous attorney, Thomas Dutcher. Kuzava acknowledged that her client recognizes that what occurred “was horren­ dous” and that she “did not take a stand to prevent it” and claimed that Jclane was also a victim of Raymond Rohm._______________ a previous brain injury, though she was deemed competent to stand trial. “She’s not functioning as a normal adult would." explained Kuzava. "though she can appreciate lhe difference between right and wrong." Jelane apologized for her role in the inci­ dents. saying. “I wish I could take it all back.” she told the judge. “I can’t change the past. I can only change the future.” Fisher said he agrees with Kuzava's analysis of her of situation. “I think you were in a vulnerable posi­ tion." said Fisher. “Mr. Rohm did exploit you and prey upon you and your daughter." He added that her acts, however, warrant substantial punishment though he consid­ ered her brain injury, her cooperation with authorities and her remorse. Proceedings are under way to terminate Jelane Rohm's parental rights to the two children, now ages 8 and 7. who live with their natural father, according to reports. Their father declined comment after the sentence hearings, though Ray Rohm’s for­ mer step-daugthter. Shannon Kimble, said she is pleased with the outcome. “I think he’s where he needs to be," she said of Rohm's prison sentence. “I wish I’d had someone to support me like (victim) docs so he would never have had the chance to do this again.” COA-HEALTH DEPT, , continued from page 13 been spearheading a petition drive urging the County Board to cancel the sales agree­ ment for the purchase of the former Peace Community Church property in Hastings because he believes remodeling the church building for the COA and building a new health department out of the downtown Hastings area is not in the best interests of county citizens, especially those in South­ west Barry County. Knollenberg said Wednesday the petition drive is continuing despite Tuesday’s vote. He said even if the pejitions had been pre­ sented this week he doesn’t think they would have made a difference because commissioners had already “made up their minds.” He said he will be rethinking strategy and reevaluating the situation in* coming weeks. Speaking during public comment at Tuesday’s meeting, IGiollenbcrg said “the COA needs to focus on how to better de­ liver their programs, so that they reach more senior citizens throughout the county. He said the “real job of the COA” is to double the number of seniors served. Knollenberg said he is disturbed about statistics regarding COA programs and services from the last two COA annual re­ ports. “The number of seniors served by the COA has decreased by as much as 25 per­ cent in nine of the 12 outlying townships" outside of the Hastings area- 10 of 16 townships countywide. “The percentage of seniors served is less than 10 percent in 10 of the 12 outlying townships” - 13 of 16 townships countywidc, he said. “In comparison, 18 percent of Hastings seniors received COA services in 2001, a 15 percent increase over the previous year. This is great for the seniors of Hastings (where the COA is based), not so great for someone who is 75 years old, lives in an outlying township and must drive half-way across the county in January for a COA program,” Knollenberg continued. Commissioner Tom Wing received ap­ plause when he said senior services every­ where in the county should have the same privileges as Hastings. During an annual COA report for 2001 at the meeting. Pennington said the agency tries hard to reach every corner of the county and tries not to look at where sen­ iors live, but what their needs are. Later in the meeting, she said the COA needs to hear constructive, specific sugges­ tions about program ideas that senior citi­ zens wants. “Delton needs to communicate with us.” Pennington said. She said a goal is to make more informa- Qen\or Citizen being developed in <J)e(ton, A ^or more injbrmation. cad /pat al J out. “She abused her authority status,” said McNeill. She also testified she was videotaping when Rohm crushed the pct chick in re­ taliation against her daughter for resisting his attempts to commit rape. “The offense variable score involving aggravated physical abuse which refers to terrorism or sadism doesn’t relate to my cli­ ent.” said Jelane’s defense attorney. Amy Kuzava at Jelane’s sentence hearing. “She was not involved in that.” But according to McNeill, “she was aware of al least one incident when Mr. Rohm engaged in sadistic activity.” Jclane Rohm was. however, given con­ sideration for following through with her "Mr. Rohm is a predatory character and he preyed on Mrs. Rohm.” said Kuzava. “She was homeless, she was eating out of dumpsters to stay alive. He met her and took her. well aware she had this young daughter and was looking for that when he met her. He knew she was a drug addict." According to Kuzava. Jelane Rohm is not only a drug addict, but also suffers from (616)623-4000 lion available about what services are avail­ able. “We are so pleased that people in Barry County are taking such a great interest in senior citizen services, and we’re all work­ ing together truly with the hopes of making things better for senior citizens in Barry County,” she said. “1 trust that’s why we’re all interested in not just the agency but the project itself. “Our mission, as it has been for the past 28 years, is to provide services to older adults in their homes so that they can re­ main independent in their homes,” she said. In addition, COA Friendship Centers op­ erate in Woodland, Delton, Hastings and Nashville for meals and other activities. eluded concerns from Delton citizen Barb Cichy about the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority’s “illegal dis­ The Meals on Wheels program drivers trav­ eled 61,885 miles last year. “...We arc get­ ting out a lot around the county,” she said. The COA has 25 employees. Only four arc full time. Other issues brougb’ up during public comment times during the meeting in- Alden asked that the county begin tap­ ing ail public meetings and committee ses­ sions so that if a member “questions the transcript for the minutes, the tape would reflect the accurate statement made at a meeting." charges” and release of raw sewage “into lower levels of our homes, city streets, properties and streams.” She wondered if the County Board, “as owners" of the system through the financ­ ing of bonds for the project, was aware of that the Authority doesn’t have insurance coverage for residents regarding the dis­ charges and releases of sewage, which she said “often constitute a serious environ­ mental and public health threat. Cichy also asked the county lo contribute $2 to pay for repairs to bring the Delton area system into compliance. Proudly introducing- Come join us for some ’ MatHte'sKarMle 1 Every Thursdav, 8 p.m.- 12 midmcht j 1G" deluxe pizzajust $14.75 .. Pitchers of Bud-Bud Light $0.50 BEST burgcrj.’l Tift Blarney SUN (} 1/2 milrs we»t <4 HMtnp <« Chief N<»>nJjy/M-l79) 606 S. Whitmore Road i Hasting* • 945-5499 NOTICE MONTHLY - COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP The Department of Public Services municipal work crews will once again be providing the residents of the City of Hastings with a monthly compostable yard debris pickup. Residents are asked to limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, flowers, small limbs and brush. All brush and limbs placed out for pickup shall be limited to 6 inches in diameter or less, 4 feet in length or less, and shall be bundled for easy handling. Larger brush and bushes may be taken by residents to the City's material storage yard on West State Road located west of Riverside Cemetery on the following Saturday mornings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.April 6. April 20, May 11. May 25. June 15. June 29. July 13. July 27. August 17. August 31. September 14. September 28. October 5 and October 19. 2002. Materials must originate from property located within the City of Hastings and be pre-approved by the attendant present at the site before depositing any material. All loose debris (grass, leaves, flowers, etc.) placed out for pickup shall be contained in Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or othe- non-biodegradable mate­ rial used to contain the yard debris is acceptable and will not be pickup up. Residents should place the material to be picked up immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. The monthly compostable yard debris pickup is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 3. 2002, and continue through October on the following dates. Monday. July 1; Monday. August 5; Tuesday. September 3; and Tuesday. October 1. 2002. We anticipate that the monthly pickup will take approximately three (3) days to complete each month. Residents who miss the scheduled pickup may take their yard waste to the dumpster behind the City's Maintenance Garage located at 301 East Court Street at any time, or the City's material storage yard located on West State Road at the posted times. There shall not be any compostable yard waste allowed to be placed anywhere with­ in the City's right-of-ways at any time until the Friday before the scheduled pickup. Residents placing material within the City's right-of-ways before the scheduled pickup times wifi be given notice to remove it until the appropriate time of the next scheduled pickup. Any questions regarding the scheduled pickup times, drop-off sites, or conditions for collection of the compostable yard waste should be directed to Tim Girrbach. Director of Public Senrices, at Hastings City Hall located at 201 East State Street. 616-945-2468. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 28. 2002 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call l he Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! \iitoiiiotn < 1979 CHEVY PICK-UP: re­ built 350 engine, 4wd. Price reduced, runs well, call after 5pm. (616)672-5886 FOR SALE; 1992 Chevv pickup. Cl500 long bed 2WD, V-6, 4.3 5 speed, good sliape, 220,000 miles. One owner, A/C, new tires, brakes, transmission, dutch, $2,000. Call (616)792-6829 af­ ter 6pm. DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and exterior painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)623oooo. Card oj Thanks I WANT TO THANK the following for their help and kindness the past 6 months. Dr. Wildem, Dr. Hoberman, Dr. Hawkins, ER. and Pennock Hospital staff, nurses on the 2nd floor, Pennock Home Health Care, David for bringing ser­ mon tapes. Rev. Kathy Brown and my church fami­ ly, LeNora, Janna Lee, Jim and Ike, Janet and girls for prayers, phone calls, letters and cards, food and flowers. Anna Mae for transportation to Doctor appointments. 1 appreciate everyone who helped in any way. God bless you. Virginia Snyder THE FAMILY OF Ernest Burr wishes to express our heart­ felt k>ve and appreciation to everyone who was so gra­ cious to us during and after Ernie's stay at Pennock Hos­ pital. A special thanks goes to our church family who stood by us, prayed & fasted for us. To our Pastor Rev. Doug Davis & wife for their standing by us everyday. To Rev. Hershel Davis & wife for driving so far to pray for Ernie. A special “thanks" to our dear friends who visited, called, prayed, sent cards and brought in food. To Hillis Leppard that was & is always there for us. To Jo­ lene Lancaster for bringing "Babe" to see Emie. Fred Huey for his care, love & re­ spect. To Janet and Bob Whinnen who stand by us always. To Dr. Wildem, 2nd floor nurses at Pennock and to "In Home Care", especial­ ly Katie- a nurse with love and understanding. Most of all God who brought us through hard times. God Bless You All! Lois, Jim, Bill it Eileen, Lori. hai in FOALING SEASON: need help with training your new babies, loading, bathing, far­ rier etc? Safe method, 1 come to you, reasonable priced. Excellent references, (616)299-6042 days or (616)795-9873 evenings. SPRING BREAK SPECIAL lessons for all ages, come have fun. Conveniently lo­ cated by Barry Expo, reason­ ably priced. (616)299-6042 days or (616)795-9873 eve­ nings. / or Side 5 GALLON BUCKETS, $2 a piece. (616)948-7921 BERBER CARPET: 120 yards, autumn wheat. Bought, never used, cost $1,400, sell $495. (517)449­ 3273________________________ DAYBED: beautiful porce­ lain enamel, gorgeous, w/trundle & mattress. Nev­ er used, cost $575, sacrifice $250/best. (517)204-0600 FUTON SOFA BED: log style w/mattnss, hand built, bought, nevei used. Cost $550, sell $275/best. (517)204-0587 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. Hill) Wauled CONSTRUCTION WORK W/BENEFITS for 2 weeks. (517)852-3988/(608)517-0726 WOODLAWN MEADOWS RETIREMENT VILLAGE, a Hastings based assisted liv­ ing and specialized memory care community is currently seeking a full-time Adminis­ trative Assistant. Applicant must have strong computer skills and medical back­ ground. Marketing and com­ munication skills preferred. If you are a caring individu­ al and possess the necessary qualifications, send resume to: 1821 N. East St, Hastings 49058. QUALITY PERSON NEED­ ED. ..Exceptional landscape worker needed to assist in development of auality landscapes. Responsible per­ son can expect to help create top quality 'landscapes and become part of a quality team of trained professio­ nals. Desire to be creative, hard working, on time, de­ pendable transportation will result in good pay and bene­ fits. Training and tutoring is provided to motivated indi­ vidual. Clean, neat appear­ ance is a must. This opportu­ nity can become a new fu­ ture for the right person who likes to work outdoors and see the accomplishments and rewards of quality workmanship. Resumes can be faxed to: 616-721-8585 or call 616-721-8382. Emails: jlvannortwick®elservicesllc.c om. GET EASY CASH with ex­ tra household goods and tools. Advertise with classi­ fieds in the Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone (616)945-9554. In memory of DENNIS K. TODD January 26. 1954. to March 27. 2001 If tears could build a stairway, And memories were a lane. We would walk all the way to where You lay and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken. No time to say goodbye ... You were gone before wc knew it. And only God knows why. Our hearts ache in sadness. And secret tears will flow. What it meant to lose you. No one will ever know. We all miss you! Lore—Christie, Brandy, Shayne and Chase OFFICE ASSISTANT: Part­ time, 20-25 hours a week. Secretarial & receptionist skills to include computer proficiency’ using Word it Excel. Experience with tak­ ing meeting minutes helpful. Reliable, organized with good telephone it customer service etiquette. Please drop off resume it references to the Southwest Barry’ County Sewer it Water Authority, 11191 S. M-43 Hwy.. Delton. Hint st hold AMISH QUEEN LOG bed. Hand built, (mattress never used). In plastic, cost $900, sell $175/best. (517)626-7089 IN MEMORY OF John Johnson who passed away 5 years ago March 31,1997. Those who gave our lives beauty, live on forever in our hearts. From your wife it family, Donna Johnson, Archie it Kathy Warner, Archie Jr. it Joncie, Ronald it Jacalyn Warners, Sara it Kimberly. Lost A l omid MISSING CAT: Middleville area, black it white, long haired. Family pet, greatly missed, (616)795-3651. SET OF KEYS lust in the Lake Odessa area, reward if found. (616)374-8905 ask for Pat. Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. Laggis' Fish Farm, 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI. 49055. (616)628-2056 days or (616)624-6215 evenings. KING AMISH LOG bed. White cedar w/mattress (in plastic). Cost $1,200, sell $195. (517)626-7089 Mobile Homes MOVE IN TODAY! Only 3 models left, available for im­ mediate occupancy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. 1 year free lot rent to qualified buyers. Lo­ cated inside the Meadow Stone Community. Meadow Stone Homes, 616-948-2387. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604___________________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 2002 SPRING PREVIEW! Now taking orders. Pick your own colors. Shop now it save thousanasILow down payments to quali­ fied buyers. 616-948-2387, Meadowstone Homes. LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. Salional h/% HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. /’<Vs SMALL PUPPY MIX: 6wks old, stays small- no more than 12-141bs. After 5:00 (616)765-3197.______________ Real I stale CITY OF HASTINGS Department of Public Services Requests for Bids - 2002-2033 Parking Lot Lawn Mowing and Maintenance The Crty ot Hastings Department of Public Services is accepting bids lor lawn mowing and maintenance of rts downtown parking lots for the 2002/2003 mowing season beginning July 1.2002. and ending October 31. 2002. and beginning April 1.2003. and ending June 30. 2003 Bids shall be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, until 2:30 pm on Tuesday. April 16. 2002. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicfy at the above address The Crty reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which rt believes to be in rts own best interest, prices and other factors considered. Perspective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package • Sealed Bld—Parking Lot Lawn Mowing and Maintenance. " FORECLOSURES AT www.ushud.com/ebc/ya­ gerrealty Call for free preaoproval, (616)374-LOAN COURT NEWS A man whom Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeiil called "the number two person" in the methamphetamine traf­ ficking business in Barry County was senfenced to serve seven to 20 years in prison on his conviction of delivery and manufac­ ture of methamphetamine. Donald Rose. 31. also was odered to serve six to 10 years on a conviction pos­ session of methamphetamine, two lo four years for delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana. 18 months to 10 years for possession of methamphetamine, and 16 months to two years each for maintaining a drug house and second offense possession of marijuana. The sentences all will be served concur­ rently. Rose was arrested and charged along with his wife, Angela Rose, after police raided their Assyria Township home Dec. 6 of last year. They were found with more metham­ phetamine while free on bond Feb. 4 when they attempted to sell the drug to raise bail money for co-dcfendant Bert Morales, whose Johnstown Township home was raided by police two days earlier. McNeill referred to Morales as the "number one” methamphetamine trafficker in Barry County and that he serves as Rose’s "superior.” Morales is set to appear in Barry County Circuit Court today. In exchange for his no contest and guilty pleas, two more charges each of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana were dismissed. “h’s surprising he doesn’t have more of a record,” said McNeill. “That’s not due to a lack of effort on the defendant’s part.” According lo defense attorney Kathryn Russell, Rose said he sold methampheta­ mine to support his own habit, she said. “He has been very addicted to meth and so is his wife," said Russell. “He lost his home and he’s in the process of losing his family. He’s a very talented men, he has skills and a lot to offer. 1 think he’s going to come out of prison with a good attitude.” Rose apologized to his family and to his children of whom he may lose custody as a result of his addiction. “My addiction made my lose my fam­ ily,” he said. “When I get out, I have an op­ portunity to get out of this county and get my life back together. I don’t want to be POLICE BEAT: Man found with loaded weapon in vehicle HASTINGS A 19-ycar-old Nashville man was arrested on suspicion of driving with a concealed weapon in his car March 14 after Sgt. Dennis Lajcak stopped a pickup truck for speeding and squealing its tires on Green Street. Lajcak reported that after stopping the man and arresting him for being under the in­ fluence of alcohol al 11:48 p.m.. a search of the car produced a loaded Taurus .45 hand­ gun in a bag behind the driver's scat. The man said he had drank about 1 1/2 beers at a home on Mill Street in Hastings and registered a .09 percent bodily alcoho' content on a preliminary breath test. Lajcak re­ ported. After the man was placed into handcuffs, officer Eric Ingram found the semi-auto­ matic handgun which contained a loaded magazine though no bullet was found inside the guns' chamber. The magazine contained eight rounds, police said. "The handgun was not cased but simply placed in an accessory pouch that is standard equipment for the vehicle." police said. "The handgun wat accessible to the driver." The driver lodged in the Barry County Jail on the felony weapons charge though he had not been arraigned as of press lime Wednesday. March 27. Father-stepson dispute gets out of hand HASTINGS — A 46-ycar-old Hastings man could face charges for allegedly grab­ bing a 9-year-old boy by the neck, throwing him onto lhe ground and kicking him after a dispute over the boy kicking the man’s truck March 21. The man told police lhe boy was out of control and that he was holding the boy on the ground to calm him down and said he never struck the child, who is his stepson. Police reported finding no marks on the child, who was found behind the garage cry­ ing when officers arrived. The incident is still under investigation. Auto diagnostic scanner recovered ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — An automobile, diagnostic scanner stolen from Finch’s Auto Body on Keller Road last month has been recovered and the man who had it for sale claims he is not the one who stole the item, according to Michigan State Po­ lice Trooper Bryan Fuller. Fuller said a man currently in the Barry County Jail on other, unrelated charged ad­ mitted to having the item and to loaning it to Twin City Tire in Plainwell. “The owner of the scanner received information from a friend." that the suspect had the item for sale, said Fuller. “They do not know each other and he denies stealing it and he has provided us with information on who did.” The case remains under investigation. Woman declines kidnapping charges around that crowd no i£ore. I’m not blam­ ing anyone, it’s my own fault.” Angela Rose was ordered to serve three months in jail with credit for three days served on her conviction of possession of methamphetamine. Two counts of delivery and manufacture HASTINGS — A female victim in a suspected domestic dispute did not want lo pur­ sue kidnapping charges against her estranged husband after police were called March 19 to investigate her possible abduction, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers were called to an area of South Jefferson Street by a third party who re­ of methamphetamine and marijuana were dismissed in exchange for her guilty plea. “The recommendation is appropriate,’’ said McNeill. “The defendant Las placed herself in the middle of Barry County’s methamphetamine trade time and again for watched the estranged husband take her against her will," troopers said. Troopers were able to located the suspect and the victim unharmed at a home in Cas­ tleton Township. trafficking methamphetamine." He added that every indication is that Rose is a drug trafficker. "Methamphetamine is a major problem in Barry County and this person is a major part and it’s only going to get worse as time goes on,” he said, adding that if Rose vio­ lates her three years of probation, he will ask for her to be sent to prison. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher said Rose’s past as an abuse victim led her to the drug culture and that she began drink­ ing at the age of 13. “She was in an environment that the peo­ ple she was involved with were into drugs," said Dutcher. “She’s been in counseling since February. She made all the appoint­ ments herself and tested negative for meth­ amphetamine, cocaine and marijuana yes­ terday (March 20.)” He added that the sentence will motivate Rose to become a better mother and a bet­ ter citizen. “I think she will surprise everyone with her success," he said. In other court business Thursday: ported an abduction in progress. “The people involved were going through a divorce and a friend of the female “The victim said she didn’t want to go with him, but she did get into the car," police said. “She didn’t feel she was abducted." The 37-ycar-old Nashville man is being charged with violation of a personal protec­ tion order, domestic violence, possession of marijuana and resisting and obstructing po­ lice for fighting with troopers during his arrest. No injuries were reported. Scuffle with police lands man in jail WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Troopers looking for 27-ycar-old Jason Jordan on outstanding warrants found themselves in a scuffle with the suspect after finding drugs in the bedroom of the home where he was staying March 21, according to the Michigan State Police. Jordan was wanted by police on suspicion of probation violation for allegedly failing to appear in court on a previous felonious assault charge. Police said Jordan tried unsuccessfully to hide from the officers who were able to place him into handcuffs. Troopers then allegedly located a white powdery substance, a razor blade and marijuana. “They were talking to him about the drugs when Jordan leaped from the chair and at­ tempted to kick the officer in the groin,” said police. “The trooper felt Jordan was try­ ing to destroy the evidence." Police had placed Jordan’s handcuffs in the front lo give him a chance to put on his shoes and socks. But Jordan reportedly began fighting with the officers after the alleged attack when they tried to replace Jordan’s hands into the cuffs behind his back. “They pepper sprayed him and he fought with officers while they tried to get him into the police car," said troopers. As a result of the scuffle, Jordan was charged with assault with intent to commit a felony, obstruction of justice and possession of controlled substances. He was arraigned on the charges March 22 and an April 3 pre-exam hearing is scheduled. No injuries were reported. • Leroy Scott, 45, of Lake Odessa, was scheduled to stand trial May 13 and 14 at 8:30 a.m. on one count each of first and second degree criminal sexual conduct with a girl under the age of 13. The alleged incidents occurred in his Woodland Road home on Aug. 22 of last year. If convicted, he could be sentenced to serve a maximum sentence of life in prison. • Matthew Canfield, 28. of Marshall, was ordered to serve one year in jail with credit for 48 days served on his conviction of third offense drunk driving Dec. 15 of last See COURT NEWS, Ten storage units are targets of thieves YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - At least 10 separate storage units at Harrison’s Marine and Storage on Gun Lake were entered by thieves who stoic a variety of items, including electronic equipment and tools, sometime last weekend, according to Trooper Ray Volosky. “It’s a multi-storage unit pole building with 17 individual units," said Volosky. “Sev­ eral of the units were compromised by a subject who appears to have gained access by an unknown means.” Volosky said once inside, the perpetrator was able to access the other units through the rafters. “The units were only separated by partitions of 2 by 4s and 1/4-inch particle board,” said Volosky. The items were then carried out through the doors to the units, he said. page 19 Man loses temper with child, goes to Jail CITY OF HASTINGS Department of Public Services 2002 Street Tree Request for Blds The City ol Hastings is requesting bids for provision only (not planting) of trees to be planted tn the street nght of ways and pub­ lic parks throughout town. Specifications are available at the Office of the Crty Clerk/Treasurer 201 East Slate Street. Hastings Ml 49058 Bids are due at the above address no later than Apni 16.2002. at 2:00 p.m The Crty of Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and all bids, lo waive any irreguianties m the bids, and to accept the bid which the City believes to be in Ha best interest, ail factors considered. HASTINGS - A 29-year-old Hastings man was arrested for domestic violence after he allegedly lost his temper when his 8-year-old stepson placed a dog dish on top of his infant sister’s head. According to the mother, the man “lost control of himself’ and started yelling exple­ tives at the boy and placed the boy’s head inside the dog food bag while asking him how he liked it. The man then allegedly took the boy by the shoulders and started slamming him against the refrigerator several times. When the mother started yelling for the man to stop, he allegedly grabbed her under the chin with his fingers on her throat and pushed her backward away from him. The boy was then shoved to the floor. The incident remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday March 28. 2002 - Page 19 LEGAL NOTICES This pipe is a gift to the Crazyhorse Museum, which Lippert hand made The pipe has a spiritual meaning in Indian culture and is smoked as a sign of friend­ ship. ‘Bonner’ plans to walk to Crazyhorse Memorial Larry "Bonner" Lippert of Hastings will leave Monday, April 8, for a 1,300-milc walk lo the Crazyhorsc Memorial in South Dakota. The walk started as an idea a couple years ago, and became a reality this last winter. “My daughter, Amber, who went to Australia as an exchange student, told me to go for it, so I am." Lippert said. “Along the way I will be talking about the plight of the American Indian and lhe industrial hemp issue. Lippert has appealed al the First Friday forum in Hastings, urging the U.S. govern­ ment to find a way to legalize use of indus­ trial hemp to help farmers and the econ­ omy. But the substance remains illegal be­ cause of its association with recreational drugs. “The last two years the DEA has raided the Indian lands, confiscating their hemp crop. The Indians use it for fodder in mak­ ing bricks and insulation, along jth other products." Lippert, said actor Woody Harrelson, aidtig With rhe Kentucky Hemp Association, secured hemp out of Canada and donated it to the Indians. The U.S. government spent thousands of dollars to raid these small fields, but bccaus: it is legal in Canada it was legal to import t?ic hemp into this country. “Is this what our government has the time to waste?" asked Lippert. “Hemp is a vi­ able product, and has thousands of uses, in­ cluding edible foods. Hemp has nothing lo do with terrorist activities, nor drug use, be­ cause you cannot get high on it. This last summer a car powered with hemp fuel went 13,000 miles around the U.S. with little or no problems. Hemp fuel puts out 85% less toxins in our air than fossil fuels. “In this country we have the means to be oil free if we want to, but with the big money, politicians and big oil, this will not COURT NEWS ...continued year on Gilkey Lake Road in Barry Townpjp. “There's no question he’s an alcoholic arid continues to place himself and other people in danger." said McNeill. He pleaded guilty to the charge in ex­ change for one count of driving on a sus­ pended license being dismissed. He was arrested by the Barry Township police Department after he was found driv­ ing with a .18 percent blood alcohol con­ tent. The legal limit is .10. Canfield previously was convicted of im­ paired driving in 1994 in Battle Creek, drunk driving in 1997 in Battle Creek, drunk driving in 1998 in Battle Creek and drunk driving in 2000 in St. Johns. (He is currently on probation in Clinton County for the 2000 conviction Defense attorney David Gilbert said happen. President Bush continues to push for more oil. and Gov. John Engler wanted to drill under the Great Lakes. Why. when we do not need it? “Our environment is being slowly eroded to the point that water is getting more and more polluted.our air and our weather is be­ ing affected by our waste, and toxins wc put into the air and ground. At the rate wc arc going there will be nothing left for our grandchildren. As long as wc have a gov­ ernment that serves itself rather than the people, this abuse of our land will con­ tinue." Lippert also says he plans to walk for the spiritual experience. “I hope that I come away from it a better man,” he said. “I hope to meet Mrs. Ziolkowski. wife of the famed sculpter who started the mountain carving in 1947. Her birthday is the same day as mine. There arc several people who will be walking with me at different times, and my daughter will join me at some point for awhile." Lippert shid he still short of traveling Ex­ penses and would like to have a few more sponsors “I plan on living on $10 a day. which isnt much, but I can do it.” Those interested may send a check to Larry Lippert. 419 W. Clinton St. Hastings. Mich. 49058. There is a small website on the Internet that peopic can go to and see what he's do­ ing. RAyuL^jiQmgslcad.TOiiLhlml Lippert said Doug Pingle has helped him immensely with this adventure, which he hopes will be concluded by the last week­ end in June “I hope my walk will be remembered not for myself, but for the message... For too long the American Indian has been pushed, cheated, and not one treaty has ever been held with any truth.” Lippert said. “I hope that the message I bring will let them know that there are some of us who not only want an honest peace, but are sorry for what wc SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 13. 2002 7:04 Meeting was called to order by Supervisor Doster Pledge of Allegiance All Members present Agenda was approved with additions Minutes of February 13, 2002 regular board meeting approved as corrected Minutes of February 20. 2002 Special Joint Board Meeting with Planning & Zoning approved as presented Public Comment Commissioner's Report Pine Lake Fire Dept Report placed on file Placed Firefighter. Susan Kime on LOA until April Board Meeting Polce reports placed on file Dave Gray on behalf of Pine Lake Assoc thanks to Police Chief Gentry for presentation at Pine Lake Assoc meeting Board consensus to deny request from Robert Nash tor reimbursement to1 overcharge of taxes tor the past five years Gravel road tour set for March 28. 2002 G 9 00 am Motion was approved for Chief of Police and Pine Lake Fire Chief io be Grand Marshall at Memorial Day Parade 2002. Treasurer & Clerk s reports placed on file Budget Workshop to be held 03-22-2002 G Budget Heanng to bo held 3-27-2002 O 7:00 p.m. Approval to pay 'ist of outstanding bills in the amount ol S9.363.89 Meeting adioumed 8 20 p m Respectfully submitted by Normaican Nichols. Clerk Attested to by. Mark Doster. Supervisor (3/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer (ongmal mortgagors) to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998, and recorded on May 18. 1998 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 26, 2001 m Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company Of California. N.A. As Custodian Of Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 16/100 doHars ($101,056.16). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sak mort­ gage will be foreclosed tty a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on May 2. 2002. Sax! premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot No 13 of Shofe Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on page 1. Also Lot No. 32 of Shore Acres Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. 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Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer's and Dementia Care in the .9?<-arthstoneresidents en <>y Quality, Caring Stall Safe and Secure Environment Extensive Activity Programs Personalized Care Plan Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in Department, assists in the completion of the audit pro­ gram. and performs clerical duties of the department. A sound knowledge of accounting and record keeping Family Support Groups Act Now! '(.ill for details! Count on .'4'carthstonc'sAssisted Living &. Memory Care Center to c are for your loved ones. Schedule your personal tour by calling us today! procedures is required. Must be able to read technical Located at... J-Ad Graphics manuals and governmental rules and regulations and apph the information to audits. Requires above average key­ boarding and mathematical skills. M-43 Highway North of Hastings Apply at the Hitman Resources Department Hastings City Bank 945-9554 Hastings, Ml 49058 ISO W. Court SL 14/4) HASTINGS 4 AUDIT CLERK our team The incumbent performs daily routines within the Audit on p obation. Dated: March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counse'or s 30400 Telegraph Road. Smie 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132897 Mustangs-B fastings Citp JSanfe fifth alcohol related driving offense. '•The reason he was driving was because his1 passenger was too drunk to drive.” said driv ing placed him in a position where he cou d‘ have bcc:i sent to prison. 'm following the recommendation be­ cam c it will put you behind bars longer than the prison sentence will,” said Fisher. H ■ was also ordered to spend four years The North 26 Feet ol Lot 617. The South 37 Feet of Lot 613 and the South 37 Feet of the East 1/2 of Lot 612. According to the Recorded Plat ol the Village ol Hastings. aH m the Crty. formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit ol occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which case the redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such Grand Rapids Area. 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. Wc are currently looking for an Audit Clerk to join saidFisher told Canfield that his drinking and Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made *n the conditions of a mortgage made by Jack R Goldman and Norma J Goldman, (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated November 14. 1997. and recorded on November 17. 1997 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc Assignee by an assignment dated December 9.1997. which was recorded on March 13. 1998. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 62/100 dollars ($59,808 62). including .merest at 8 500*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sate mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubke venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Has Ungs. Ml. at 1:00 p.m, on April 18.2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described CITY OF HASTINGS ASSESSOR LEVEL III The Crty ol Hastings is seeking applicants interested in the position of Crty Assessor. Qualified applicants for this lull-ttme position should be a Property Assessor Level III and be able to oversee and comply with the County & State of Michigan assessment requirements Must have good computer, administrative and public relations skills. 2.710 real & 628 personal property parcels in addition to IFTs with a total assessed value of $178,108,410. Requires a Personal Property Examiner License and a valid Michigan driver's license. Should be familiar with BS&A Equalizer Software Please send resume prior to April 26. 2002. to Jeff Mansfield City Manager. Crty of Hastings. Michigan 49058 Canfield s mother is suffering from a ter­ minal illness and that the arrest was his Gilbert. Canfield said his mother's illness has caused him stress which led him to drink. “I always have to be the strong one.” he Legal Notice The Annual Report of the Paulsen Trusl for the year 2001 is available tor inspection at its princi­ pal office durmg regular business hours by any citizen requesting within the 180 days of this notice Nelson R Allen. Trustee 5230 Village Dr.. S W Wyoming. Ml 49509 (*28) Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services did to their people.” an THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin W Cochran ll and Chnstme M Cochran, hus­ band and wife, to BNC Mortgage. Inc . mort­ gagee. dated July 20 2000 and recorded July 26. 2000 as Document No 1047313. and re-record­ ed 0811 00. as Document No 1048047. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc . its successors and assigns, as nom-nee tor Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2/1'01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2001-BC1. without recourse, by assignment dated February 12. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There -s claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven ind 9/100 Dollars ($98.867 09) including interest a! the rate of 12 35*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on April 11. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: LOTS 20 AND 21. TODD S ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 21 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: March 7. 2002 OR LA NS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2/1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation, as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2001-BC1. without recourse As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 (4/4) File No. 221.0370 Conveniently located at 4352 Breton Rd. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 .hearthstone (616)281-5170 ASSISTED LIVING* & MEMORY CARE CENTER hcanhsiixicassBtrd cum EOE/M-F License No AH 410236803 I I �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 28. 2002 Man pleads guilty to rape charges, gets prison term by Shell) Suber Staff Writer A Kalamazoo man who pleaded no con* test lo two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct was ordered to spend the next 29.6 to 50 years in prison when he ap­ peared before Judge James Fisher in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday. Kenneth Meninga. 43. was arrested last November after he beat, raped and stran­ gled his estranged wife in rural Prairieville Township while her 4-year-old daughter watched from the vehicle The victim testi­ fied last December that he threatened lo slash her throat saying that his life was over and it was time for her life to be over. too. “I’d like to tell (victim) I'm very sorry,” said Meninga. breaking into tears. “Il was very wrong. I take responsibility for that.” Meninga turned to his sobbing sons, brother and other family members and of­ fered more apologies as they sobbed and clung to one another. Although the victim did not speak to the court during the hearing Thursday, she told the judge in a letter that she is angry about the “hell that Ken put me and both of our families through, angry that someone I loved and trusted with my daughter's and my lives would betray such a trust, angry that Ken thought it was all right to beat, rape and strangle me, that he thought he had the right to try and take my life.” The 33-ycar-old Portage woman said she also pities Mcninga’s family. His sons will not have their father, his siblings will not have their brother and that “Ken’s grand­ children will never know their grandfa­ ther.” She added that she feels a great deal of Kenneth Meninga to when or where I was going to die.” The victim had testified that she was pre­ viously raped by a stranger at the age of 19. loss as a result of losing her marriage and the man she loved and the life they could have had together. “I am still frightened,” she said, “fright­ ened (hat 1 will not be able to trust anyone again, frightened of the long-term effects this will have on my young daughter. Mostly. 1 am frightened that Ken will finish what he started if he is let out of prison too soon. 1 did not have a choice on Nov. 6 as THE ALL NEW PONTIAC IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU. “I was strangled until 1 was uncon­ scious," she said, ‘raped, then beaten to the extent that my jaw was broken and had to be wired shut for six weeks.” The victim had worked with Meninga at the time the rape occurred, she said, though they were not datinc. “We were friends and he knew how this event affected me both emotionally and physically." she said. “I had expressed to him how not being able to breathe was ter­ rifying. I feel that Ken tortured me lhe way he did in order lo bring back those feelings of fear and pain as well as the fear and pain he was inflicting." Mcninga’s family and his ex-wife also wrote letters lo the judge, blaming the vic­ tim for Mcninga’s anger which included his frustration about not being allowed to see his sons after he began dating the victim. “1 admit that I have aiso made bad deci­ sions concerning this relationship.” the vic­ tim told the judge, “that every time I al­ lowed Ken back into my life I was giving him permission to abuse me again both mentally and physically. I am not the bad person he made me believe 1 was. “I never thought it would come to this.” she continued, “or that he was capable of committing such acts... 1 am grateful to still be here to raise my daughter and to watch her grow up... to see Ken’s crimes being punished in person and not from heaven.” Meninga was scheduled to stand trial in May on multiple charges stemming from the rape and attempted murder of his ex­ wife. but instead entered the no contest pleas despite lhe prosecutor’s unwilling­ ness to plea bargain. VIBE NOW HEW". 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I’m also convinced that alcohol brought you to the position you’ve found yourself in. “On the other hand, the facts are that this is a horrible, brutal rape." the judge contin­ ued. “You can be a decent person when you are sober, but you committed a terrifying, abusive, horrible crime.” Nashville man IVIardi Madness! Anyone purchasing a new or used vehicle during the month of March will receive a Free Basketball 98 CHEVY Z71 fc-CAB 01 OLDS INTRIGUE LEATHER. 3RD DOOR CD. POWER SEAT. MORE' ’297« s279.o and a chance to make a See dealer for detailsI Contest will be held at Hastings High School Gym MONDAY APRIL 1, 2002 98 CAVALIER AUTO. AIR 99 S10 PICKUP AUTO. AIR. POWER MOON. LOW MILES TONNEAU COVER. STEP SIDE. CD ‘129«. ‘157 _ press time. Rabbits stolen from Middleville 4-Hers’ farm near Middleville on March 20. Mary says, “Whoever broke into our barn, knew what they were looking for. They took docs and bucks involved in breeding for new colors and lines.” The stolen rabbits had a value of about $3000. Several of the docs which were stolen rabbits were pets. The Dcttmans could identify the missing rabbits because they arc identified. The thieves did take baby rabbits that did not yet have identification tattoos. They also took some pregnant rabbits as wdl. In lhe past lhe Dcttman's have been very open to working with people interested in TOO NEW FOR PHOTO! 4X4 scene. Pennington was the son of 4-H Youth Program Assistant Kathy Pennington. No further information was available at had been competition winners for the sons. Both lost rabbits they were working with for Barry County Fair projects. One son lost his best doc, another rabbits in his breeding program to develop a new color. The thieves took moms away from ba­ bies, even babies too young to stay on their own. The Dcttmans stress that the stolen Free Throw Shot to Win I Everyone wins a Free Prize. ONt WINNER WILL WIN $500 & A CHANCE AT $20.000 Practice at 6:30 p.m. Competition at 7:00 p.m. Last Week of March Madness!!! body after lhe accident. A call came into Barry County 911 at 5:39 p.m.. shortly after the fire, according to reports. The report stated that Penning­ ton’s clothing caught fire after he attempted to start a fire with gasoline, and that bums were covering a large portion of his body. At 5:47, the Nashville Department was called on the scene after it was reported that the house at the address was filled with smoke. It was only 10 minutes later that Acromcd transport was requested al the by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Michael and Mary Dcltman and their two sons love rabbits. They own more than 250 rabbits and now face coping with the loss of 40 rabbits stolen from their barn 3rd Annual w sentence. “It’s a sad situation.” said Fisher. “I can A 22-year-old Nashville man died after suffering from burns in an accident Mon­ day evening after starting a fire with gaso­ line, according to a preliminary report. According to a hospital spokesperson. Matt Pennington died at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids early Wednesday morning as a result of the burns sustained on his 4 Wheel ABS • 4 Speed Automatic Cruise • Moon Roof • Keyless Entry High Power 200 Watt Stereo Power Windows & Locks Up to 32 MPG Highway! URDreisbach not bargain with Meninga. Defense attorney David Maklcd said Meninga pleaded no contest rather than guilty because he was intoxicated at the time of lhe incident and does not recall de­ tails of the rapes. He added that if the court had decided to impose a penalty longer than the maximum guideline sentence of 356 months (29.6 years), his client would withdraw his plea and go to trial. Meninga was also sentenced to prison by the Kalamazoo courts for violating proba­ tion by committing the offense. He was on probation at the time of the attack on a pre­ vious third offense domestic violence con­ viction. His Barry County sentence in­ cludes restitution of S 1.946.65 and will run concurrent with his Kalamazoo County killed in fire WE HAVE THE ALL NEW 2003 PONTIAC VIBE • • • • • “Wc don’t see. based on the sentencing I guidelines, any need to proceed to trial," I said McNeill, who had stated after Mcnin- I ga’s bindover to circuit court that he would | 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM 00 CHEW BLAZER LS 02 GMC ENVOY 4X4 IT’S HERE! 98 MONTE CARLO CD. LOW MILES. LOCAL TRADE UNDER WARRANTY. CD. CLOTH 14K. CD. 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LOCAL TRADE s227/«« ‘178«, ‘6,984 ‘329.0 1 lished and the thieves took his buck who h now ready to help continue the line.” ’ The break-in and theft arc being investi­ gated by the Barry County Sheriff’s De­ partment. The department has no leads an^l hopes to receive tips from anyone with in­ formation about the theft. Anyone with information should call S|- lent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. The Dcttmans hope that the thieves know how to care for lhe animals th*y took. They would also like to have the raft bits returned, no questions asked.” I 99 OLDS ALERO GLS hot«m 99 GRAND PRIX 98 DODGE RAM 4X4 93 BUICK ROADMASTER V-6. LEATHER. SPOILER CD. 35K 3800 V-6. BOSE STEREO. LOW MILE! SPORT. 360. SHARP' ONLY LIMITED. LEATHER. V-8. NICE CAR1 s208/x> $296mo $4,266 I 196/mo OWNS IT! As of Wednesday, March 27 no rabt its have been returned. “Everyone has been helpful,”Mary Dcttmann says. We are Mill hopeful that some of the rabbits may be home with us soon." BASED ON $1000 DOWN PLUS TAX B TRIE. BEST TERM S RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-04-04.pdf 3d50a0f2e4de1e2815b7d348091ab315 PDF Text Text Symphony slated for April 20 Reading Month activities ending Spring sports starting soon See page 2 See page 3 See pages 10-12 THE ■ Hastings Thursday, April 4, 2002 VOLUME 149. NO. 14 News Legislative Coffee slated for April 8 The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, April 8, at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons: State Representa­ tive Gary Newell; Rick Trcuer, repre­ senting Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers; and Greg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. ‘Spring ahead’ Saturday night Daylight Savings Time will take ef­ fect at 2 a.m. Sunday, April 7. so resi­ dents are urged to remember to set their clocks ahead one hour when they retire Saturday night. A good way to remember this proc­ ess of setting clocks and watches for time changes is the old saying, “Spring ahead, fal back.’’ Library site’s 2nd hearing will be May 8 by David T. Young Editor A second hearing on a proposed site for a new Hastings Public Library on Mill Street has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, in Barry County Circuit Court. The first hearing with visiting Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Evcland was held Feb. 27, but it was adjourned for at least 28 days. Evcland had been called in to hear the case because Barry County Trial Judges James Fisher, Richard Shaw and Gary Holman had recused themselves. Evcland, in the first hearing more than a month ago, narrowed the issue to whether or not the proposed site, which would in­ clude closing about half of Mill Street, would in any way restrict or obstruct the public's access to the nearby Thornapplc River. About 100 people packed the court­ room Feb. 27, many uf a horn thought the hearing would include arguments about other issues, notably the street closing’s po­ tential negative impact on safety, traffic and nearby businesses. Furthermore, attorney David Tripp, hired by Pct World owner Doug Ward, attempted to bring up a state law that prohibits the city from vacating a platted parcel near the comer of Mill and North Jefferson streets, which would clear the way for building the library and an adjacent parking lot. City At­ torney Stephanie Fckkes. however, said the city would negotiate with the slate to apply for an amended plat, perhaps making that issue moot. The judge ruled at that time that he could only take up the matter of access to the river and the other testimony was deemed “irrelevant” to the hearing. Eveland granted Tripp a 28-day adjourn­ ment to allow the attorney to gather more information and a witness to buttress his case. However, if the court was to decide only on river access, it appeared that the citizens’ group opposed to the new library location would lose the case. The visiting judge last week made the stunning announcement that the narrowed scope of the hearing had been done in error and he would accept new testimony, giving the proposed library site’s opponents new life. Ward, in a letter to the editor published in today’s Banner, said. ‘ Wr knew that we were right at the first hearing. it is too bad that the judge and the city attorney didn't understand the law as it pertains to vacating a street near a waterway. “Everything that we wanted to use at the last hearing that was ‘irrelevant’ will be ‘relevant’ this time. 1 feel that our chances of putting this to rest just went up consid­ erably.” He added in the letter, “The judge must consider all the factors this time, including traffic, safety and any impact closing this street will have for whatever reason. It all is See LIBRARY, page 2 New amendments to Michigan's planning and zoning laws will be ex­ plained by Dean Solomon from MSU Extension on Thursday. April 11. This meeting will be held at the community room in the Courts and Law Building in Hastings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. When Northeastern students wrapped up reading month with an hour-and-a-hatf read-in, Eeyore. the donkey in Winnie the Pooh books, decided to pop in and join the fun. Here Eeyore and third-grader Gabraelle Eaton enjoy a book by Ann Mar­ tin. For more on end-of-reading-month fun, see page 3. J-Ad Graphics News Service Debate erupted last week between two Barry County commissioners about whether e-mail between public officials is private or public. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said he believes e-mail between public offi­ cials arc public documents, especially in certain situations. Commissioner Tom Wing said he thought such e-mails were confidential. Some commissioners have been using the Internet to communicate back and forth. MacKenzie. prompted by questions from Commissioner Jim French, asked County Administrator Michael Brown to contact the county prosecutor or the county’s attor­ ney to give a future presentation to the board about use of the Internet e-mails and other forms of communication between public officials. Bowens Mills sets ‘Spring Plow Day’ “Spring Plow Day” is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, when the public is invited to come to the farmstead of Historic Bowens Mills to see draft animals at work in the field, share in the pleasure of cele­ brating spring and plowing fields. People interested in teaching and learning the skills are encouraged to participate, or to just come and enjoy the beauty of the work. There will be plowing with horses during the day. An old fashioned barn­ yard horse pull and live music are Additional Hews 3riefs Appear on Page 2 Eeyore joins Read-In Can county officials talk business via e-mail? Planning, zoning will be explained planned for Saturday evening. These planning to attend can spend the day. feel free to enjoy the grounds, visit with friends and join a potluck dinner Saturday evening in the Gather­ ing Place. Historic Bowens Mills will open af­ ter Memorial Day. Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission charge is $2 to the park. PRICE 50* The issue arose at the County Board meeting Tuesday night, March 26, in Del­ ton, when MacKenzie told Wing the tone of some e-mails he has received about the Charlton Park issue “have been increas­ ingly hostile.” “That was correspondence between you and I,” Wing responded. “I don’t think that’s room for public discourse.” “I believe it’s a public document. I’m a public official,” MacKenzie said. “Is there no privacy in e-mails at all?" Wing asked. “If you want this to remain confidential, I guess I will accept that," MacKenzie said. “I do believe it’s probably a public docu­ ment... My point is, we don’t need the hos­ tility. You know my phone number. You know where I live. You’ve been to my See E-MAIL page 2 Public hearing May 14 County wants to create Brownfield Authority Anything in here? Cotten Matthew Rozell was one of the 500 egg hunters who turned out last Sat­ urday at the Hastings Middle School practice field to search for Easter eggs. The Jaycees were prepared with prize bags for 600 hunters The Easter Bunny (AKA Mary Craven) stopped long enough to pose for pictures with the children. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners believes it is in the best interests of the public to promote the redevelopment of environmentally distressed areas of the county and wants to create a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to pave the way for designation and treatment of such areas. A public hearing has been set for 10 a.m. Tuesday. May 14 in the County Board’s chambers on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings to discuss a pro­ posed resolution to establish a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The courthouse is located at 220 West State St. Brownfield redevelopment, also known as land recycling, will promote revitaliza­ tion of environmentally distressed areas in the county, the board said in a resolution of intent, adopted last week. “Brownfields are abandoned, idled or under-used industrial and commercial fa­ cilities where expansion, redevelopment or See BROWNFIELD, page 5 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 4, 2002 Sunny Fresh manager to speak at Quality Initiative breakfast Terry Profitt. complex manager of Sunny Fresh Foods in Lake Odessa, will be the keynote speaker at a Tuesday. April 16. breakfast program sponsored by the Barry Quality Initiative. The public is invited to attend the event, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Kellogg Community College’s Fchscnfeld Center in Hastings. The program is being endorsed by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. -------------------------?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS BRIEFS Food distribution times announced The Community Action Agency’s food distribution for April, under the CSFP program: Food in the Box (60+) & MIC, will be held in Barry County April 9 and 10. The Hastings temporary location will be the Barry County Intermediate School District West Learning Center, 555 Woodlawn, across from Hidden Valley. Distribution there will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 9. Othci sites with food distributions this month are: • Delton — St. Ambrose Catholic Church Wednesday, April 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. • Hickory Comers — American Le­ gion Post #484 Wednesday, April 10, 8 to 9 a.m. • Middleville — United Methodist Church Tuesday, April 9, 11 to 11:30 a.m. • Nashville. Village parking lot Tuesday, April 9,8:30 to 9 a.m. • Orangeville — Orangeville Town­ ship Hall Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Pleasantview Family Church Wednesday, April 10, at 9 to 10 aun. (continued) Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society in­ vites the public to attend a 7 p. n. meeting Monday, April 8, at the D:lton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. John Gorentz of Hickory Corm rs will present a program titled “BIa;k Hawk Slept Here.” Black Hawk wts an American In­ dian chief of the Sac tribe, and cid have Michigan connections cv n though he was primarily known in II nois and Wisconsin. Historical Sock President Margery Martin said. Gorentz also has new infonnatft about Chief Noonday, she said. Gorentz will include a powerpoint presentation with his talk. The society learned about Gorentz when he came to the Bernard Museum to do research. Land use workshop and tour planned The Four-Township Water Re­ sources Council will sponsor a land use workshop and tour from 8 a.m. to 3 pjn. Saturday. April 13, at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. The program is specially designed for local officials and tesidents inter­ ested in open space development, a popular alternative in which homes are grouped together (or “clustered”) and large, permanently reserved open The South Central Michigan Chap­ spaces arc created. These techniques ter of Pheasants Forever will hold its help protect important lakes, shea ms 12th annual fund-raising banquet and wetlands, April 19 m Gull Lake View Golf Club, A new. slate law requires many east of i • communities to affow open space de­ Richland. velopment options. Cost is $45 for singles, $65 for cou­ The program will begin with an in­ ples and $25 for children. Doors open door workshop at the Kellogg Biologi­ at 6 p.m.; dinner is served at 7:30 cal Station. The group then will travel p.m. to Oshtcmo Township for a tour of The evening will feature a large raf­ area open spree developments. fle. games for firearms, and a live auc­ The cost for the program is $10 per tion featuring limited edition artwork, person. sculptures, mounted birds and more. For more information, call the Kel­ Pheasants Forever is the nation's logg Biological Station Land & Water largest upland wildlife conservation Program at 616-671-2412, extension organization, with 40 chapters in 223. The registration deadline is Fri­ Michigan alone. The South Central day, April 5. Michigan Chapter serves southern The Four-Township Water Re­ Barry County, Kalamazoo County and sources Council assists in developing the western end of Calhoun County. strategies to protect water quality and Outside of a $25 membership fee the rural environment in Richland, that goes to the national organization, Ross, Prairieville and Barry town­ 100 percent of the money raised at the ships. banquet *oes toward habitat develop­ ment in south central Michigan. For more information on the ban­ quet, call Joe Johnson, 616/671-2511 or Jack Wood, 616/623-6626. Pheasants Forever banquet April 19 First Friday set for 2nd Friday ‘Caregiver Caring’ workshop planned "Caring for the Caregiver,” a free workshop, will be offered Saturday, April 13, to area residents of all ages who are caring for family members or loved ones who need assistance with activities of daily living. The training will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 pjn. at the First Presby­ terian Church in Hastings. A panel of professional speakers will deal with topics of interest to those who arc currently engaged in caregiving and to those who may be facing caregiving responsibilities in the future. Dr. Gary Miller, an osteo­ path, will provide tips for effectively communicating with the physician and enhancing the patient/doctor relation­ ship. Other speakers include attorney Rob Longstreet, who will talk about the legal and financial issues associ­ ated with caring for a loved one who requires assistance in decision mak­ ing; Teresa Smelkcr, a social worker with Thomapple Manor, who will pro­ vide tips on how caregivers can access community agencies; and Sue Kolean, program director for the Alzheimer's Association, West Michigan Chapter. The workshop also will feature dis­ plays from community resources such as in-home care providers, long-term care facilities, assisted living and equipment suppliers. To register, phone one of the pro­ gram sponsors: Barry Community Hospice. 948-8452; Pennock Home­ care Services, 948-2425; or Barry County Commission on Aging. 948­ 4856. The next First Friday forum will be held on the second Friday of next month because of spring break during the first week of April. Julie DeBoer, who is spearheading Barry County’s efforts on behalf of the Victims Advocates program, will talk about domestic violence, its myths and impact on life in this area. The program will be held at noon Fri­ day, April P. at the Thomas Jefferson hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. DeBoer started her career as an aux­ iliary officer with the Lansing Com­ munity College Department of Public Safety. She went on to serve as a dis­ patcher for Meridian Township Fire and a police technician for the Lansing Police Department. She received an associate degree in law enforcement from LCC and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North­ wood University. She graduated from the Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 1980 and served as a police officer and sergeant with the Lake Odessa Police Depart­ ment. DeBoer since has served as a Dis­ trict Court probation officer, a Central Dispatch director for Ionia and Alle­ gan counties and a substance abuse prrventionist. She is currently the grant writer and Victim Services Coordinator for the Barry County Sheriffs Office. She has obtained more than one million dollars of grant funding for Barry County at no cost to the county. There will be no First Friday pro­ gram April 5 because, host Jim Pino said, too many people take vacations for the annual spring break from local schools. Profitt will discuss Sunny Fresh's ap­ proach to leadership as a 1999 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipi­ ent. The award is given by the President of the United States to businesses and to edu­ cation and health care organizations that apply and are judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership, strategic planning, customer and market focus, information and analysis, human resource focus, proc­ ess management and business results. Congress established the Malcolm Bald­ rige Award in 1987 to recognize U.S. or­ ganizations for their achievements in qual­ ity and performance and to raise awareness about the importance of quality and per­ formance excellence as a competitive edge. Profitt will cover Sunny Fresh's “five The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. Kalamazoo Symphony to perform in Hastings by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The lure of the sea will be featured in the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestic s per­ formance at 7 p.m. Saturday. April 20 at Central Auditorium. In “From the Sea" the orchestra, under the direction of Raymond Harvey, will per­ form familiar works that will bring the scent of sea air to land locked Hastings. The concert, called "Into the Sea." will open with the Russian Sailor’s Dance by Reinhold Glicre. followed by the Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn. Excerpts for Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (Pastorale) will continue the theme. The end of the first half of the concert will be the familiar Johann Strauss waltz “On the Beautiful Blue Danube." Following the intermission, the Overture to the Merry Wives of Windsor by Otto Ni­ colai will open the second half. The scherzo from Mendelssohn’s Sym­ phony No. 3 then will serve as a bridge to the stirring Victory al Sea by Richard Rodgers. A spokesperson from the Thornapple Arts Council, sponsor of the event, said this Terry Profitt pillars" of leadership: trust, culture, collec­ tive intelligence, ordinary people and re­ ward. In addition, he will share a video, which will demonstrate how these pillars support the Sunny Fresh quality organiza­ tion and are clearly recognJzed by its cus­ tomers, suppliers and the food industry. Sunny Fresh is a Cargill Foods company. Breakfast at the event will be catered by County Scat and will feature a Southwest­ ern breakfast wrap (egg, ham. onions, green peppers, mushrooms and Cheddar cheese wrapped in a flatbread, salsa on the side), parmesan potatoes (baked American fries topped with parmesan cheese), seasonal fresh fruit, coffee and assorted juices. Barry Quality Initiative has been formed to provide opportunities for organizations in the county are* to learn quality manage­ ment principles *and to support (Ke ex­ LIBRARY, continued from page 1 important now." Ward’s Pct World store is located on Mill Street and he believes that closing half of Mill Street will hurt his business.Thcrc have been City Council and Planning Com­ mission hearings on vacating a portion of Mill Street to make way for the new library and a parking lot. The city is the petitioner to vacate the street and the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation. Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources and Michi­ gan Department of Consumer and Industry Services have been the respondents. More than 1,700 people have signed a petition opposing placement of a new li­ brary at the proposed site and some people have appeared before the Planning Com­ mission and City Council to voice their ob­ jections. They have argued that closing part of Mill Street will create traffic problems by reducing the number of cast-west through streets, have negative economic impact and pose potential safety hazards because the new library would be located next to the fire department. Both the Planning Commission and City Council have held that the plans meet the necessary requirements, so the matter went to Circuit Court. Further muddying the waters is that Michigan’s Land Division Act does not al­ low platted properties to be vacated. The parcel at the corner of North Jefferson and Mill is platted. Sharon L. Feldman from the Michigan Attorney General’s office representing the change of ideas, experiences and expertise as they seek to continuously improve and to make a positive difference in the county. There is a SI5 fee, which includes break­ fast. for each participant who attends the session. The deadline to register is Mon­ day. April 8. To register by phone using a major credit card, call KCC Customer Service at (616) 948-9500. ext. 2540. For general information or special needs, call 948-9500. extension 2244. KCC's Fehsenfeld Center is located at 2950 West M-179 Highway, Hastings. Looking for a Give a The Hastings BANNER Give Us A Call at... 945-9554 COMBINED EQUINE CHIROPRACTIC & EQUINE CENTAL CLINIC Friday, April 5th, 10AM - 8PM Hosted by Trail's End Ranch - No appointment necessary! Bring your horse and have one or all of these services performed: Equine Chiropractic Coggins Testing Equine Dentistry Equine Vaccinations Attending Professionals: Dr. Tamera Cohoon - Reist, DVM of Vermontville Veterinary Service \ , Grt-'j Vanderwaal 7 of Superior Equine Dentistry p Location: Trail's End Ranch —1 10354 W. Kinsel Hwy., Vermontville Between Mason & Pease Roads (Trailers larger tran 4 ’'orse Please aopnjach from the east) i Accepting is an excellent way for families to introduce children to an orchestra performance. There is no charge for children (through high school) to attend the concert when accom­ panied by an adult. Adult tickets are $12. Arts Council mem­ bers. senior citizens and college students with identification pay $10. “I am really excited about this opportu­ nity for Hastings residents to see the Kala­ mazoo Symphony’s new music director, Raymond Harvey, without having to travel. We really hope that local music teachers encourage families to attend." said Arts Council Executive Director Rose Heaton. The Grand Rapids Symphony has per­ formed in Hastings in the past, but this year the schedule for the Kalamazoo Symphony worked best for a local performance. Information about the Thomapple Arts Council and upcoming classes and events will be available before the concert. Tickets arc available in advance at the Arts Council office on State Street next to WBCH in downtown Hastings or at the door. For information about this concert call the Thomapple Arts Council at 945-2002. Questions? Phone Stephanie Thome at Trail's End Ranch (517) 852-9720 tK. Next dine date Friday May 10tfi Featuring Chiropractic dental veterinary S Farmer service Michigan Department of Consumer and In­ dustry Services, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, said the petition originally was invalid because the North Jefferson property is platted. The proposed library site actually would be on East Mill Street, but its parking lot would face North Jefferson, which cannot be vacated under the provisions of the state's Land Division Act. The city, in order to continue its quest, had to file a complaint in Circuit Court, seeking a plat amendment. E-MAIL, from page 1 house twice. You’ve never had to threaten me,” he told Wing. “I didn’t threaten you,” Wing responded. “If you ever want to know anything, you can call me. I’ve always been honest with you,” MacKenzie said. “I don’t have any problem with that,” Wing said. French and MacKenzie suggested getting a legal opinion about e-mail, phone calls and other forms of communication between commissioners. E-mail “is all kind of new technology to a lot of us,” French said. “Is this included in the Freedom of Information Act? Can wc talk to each and e-mail each other back and forth? I would like to know. If I want to talk to (Commissioner) Wayne (Adams) do I have a legal right to call him up and dis­ cuss county business or e-mail him back and forth. Is it legal or isn’t it? “If wc are getting into possibly a gray area here, maybe wc should have a legal opinion and find out for sure so wc do not violate - and so wc know the rules,” French said. The Banner Tuesday. April 2, contacted Dawn Phillips-Hertz, attorney for the Michigan Press Association and regarded as an expert in such matters, who said e­ mail in this case should not be dealt with any differently than if two commissioners talked via the telephone or over coffee at a restaurant. The only problem that arises, she said, is if a majority of commissioners are in on the electronic discussion or if county or publicly owned property is used to make the communications. At that point, she said, it would be an Open Meetings Act issue. When asked if e-mail between commis­ sioners can be considered public docu­ ments. Phillips-Hertz said they would be only in cases in which county property was used or if it involved a majority of the board, which would constitute five mem­ bers. However, she noted in a book she co­ authored, called “Michigan Media Law,” that “...the Attorney General has ruled that such e-mail is subject to Freedom of Infor­ mation requests and is public record." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 4. 2002 - Page 3 Competition tough in Battle of the Books It was a very dose race between the three teams competing in the final Battle of the Books at North­ eastern Elementary last week. The annual event tests students' knowledge of books they have read. All the finalists were awarded dairies of journals by NE teacher Alice Gergen (right), who runs the con­ test. Four of the nine finalists won an addition prize tor reading all 20 books useo in the contest. Winners of the contest were (from left) Taylor Hammond. Amy Dean and Molly Smith. Students at Pleasantview Elementary School spent part of last Thursday en­ gaged in special activities for a "ReadA-Thon." which culminated a month of special programs held during Reading Month. Students gathered together in the gymnasium to read together, watched videos about well-known char­ acters in books, joined in an "action* story narrated by reading teacher Vai Campbell, and enjoyed a snack. Above, students practice for the action reading. First-grader Ethan Mahmat enjoys a book by Gina and Mercer Mayer. From left, Kyleigh Sheldon. Lindsay Azevedo and Rachel Clevenger puzzle over one of the contest questions. One of the three teams competing consisted of (from left) Mandy Buehler, Shelby Winans and Bar­ bie Buehler. — Read-A-Thon wraps up month of reading activities Kindergartner Ashley Stanton enjoys a book during quiet reading time. Students participate in the action reading. It was a very dose race between the three teams competing in the final Battie of the Books at Northeastern Elementary last week. The annual event tests students' knowledge of books they have read. All the finalists were awarded dairies of jour­ nals by NE teacher Alice Gergen (right), who runs the contest. Four of the nine fi­ nalists won an addition prize for reading all 20 books used in the contest. Reading Month ends with lots Fourth-grader Amy Dean (right) enjoys a book and a very big pil­ low. To her left is Abbie Siska. A sucker and a good book — what more could third-grader Tricia Rancour ask for? From left. Cody Timm. Brian Baum and Jared Bosma enjoy titles like "Dork in Disguise" and The Case of the Great Sled Race.* Northeastern's halls were covered with blankets and bodies last Thursday as students celebrated the end of March is Reading Month with a Read-In. Students were allowed to bring snacks, pillows and blankets, and favorite stuffed ani­ mals to the Read-in. �LETTERS From our readers... It will be a real hearing this time on new library To the editor: Another victory can be claimed in the ef­ forts to stop the closing of Mill Street to make way for a new library. Wc have been granted a new hearing. We knew that wc were right at the first hearing. It is too bad tha the judge and the city attorney didn't understand the law as it pertains to vacating a street near a water­ way. Everything that wc wanted to use at the last hearing that was “irrelevant” will be “relevant" this time. I feel that our chances of putting this to res: just went up consid­ erably. If we only had a city manager or mayor who had any backbone, they would be telling the library to find another spot to build on. They then would be respecting the wishes of the people of this city: The peo­ ple do not want a public building built in the middle of a major city street. Duh? I’m still trying to figure out Dr. Thomas Hoffman’s letter to the Banner last month, in which he claimed that 50,000 people per year visit library. I find that hard to believe. Let’s do the math — if I subtract Sundays and holidays and 1 come up with 305 days that they arc open, that comes out to 165 pec*»!c per day every day they arc open. Wow! Here is another way to lock at it: Perhaps only 1,000 people use it 50 times a year. Either way, this figure seems like it's a bit high. I would, however, bet that between 2.000 and 3,000 people use Mill Street every day. Try that math out and sec the difference in numbers. Dr. Hoffman also wants the community to support the new library and the plans to close Mill Street. The people of this town don’t support these plans and the only way the people will support it is when they change their plans and find a more suitable location, like maybe a vacant lot to start with. If 50,000 people use it a year, maybe the Mill Street site is already too small for a new library. Another letter writer recently maintained that Tydcn Park, which attracts kids, also is next to the Thomapple River, so this person thinks that the new library location and Ty­ dcn Park arc safe. However, al Tydcn Park the water comes up to near ground level and at the proposed library site the distance from the banks down to the water is 12 to 20 feet almost straight down. I must add that Tydcn Park and the river have seen tragedy. Back in 1947-48 a boy named Donnie drowned trying to swim across to the other side. Donnie has not been forgotten by those who knew him, it’s just that some never knew of this tragic event. Isn't one death too many? Yet they still want to build this library in an even more dangerous location, not to mention creating more traffic on Apple Street. There were two accidents at Apple and Broadway dur­ ing the third week in March. I know bc- cause I heard the crashes from my store a block and a half away. We needed a light there yesterday. Are we waiting for some­ one to be killed before we can put up a traf­ fic light there? I know the city has plans for a light there, but someone is dragging their feet on this one. Wc must still be prepared for the worst at the next court hearing, as it will be up to the judge to decide between the people and the city. The new court date has been set for Wednesday. May 8. at 9 a.m. in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom. I hope a good number of people come back to this hearing. Those who wish to speak will be heard this time. They will be “relevant,” we all will be relevant. The judge must consider all the factors this time, including traffic, safety and any impact closing this street will have for whatever reason. It all is important now. I am grateful for all who have supported this effort so far. but wc must continue the fight because it’s definitely not over. Remember the court date and remind people that if they donate to the new li­ brary, they are only helping to close Mill Street. Doug Ward, owner Pet World. Hastings Distress at Tendercare was minimal To the editor: Caring for the elderly with chronic and debilitating medical problems is rewarding and. at times, difficult. People choosing a career providing care to the elderly choose this because they pas­ sionately care about our senior citizens. Tendercare Hastings is proud to be able to provide quality care to the residents we sene. Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1 111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan Stale Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Recently, we had a minor problem with one of our furnaces that controlled the heal in the dining room area. Temperatures throughout the building were maintained within acceptable ranges. However, under­ standing that the elderly population does not easily adjust to even small temperature fluctuations, it was decided to close off the main dining area of the facility as a precau­ tionary measure. The problem was reme­ died within 24 hours. Tendercarc staff and residents were exceptionally cooperative with this change in normal routine and the teamwork demonstrated by staff is to be highly com­ mended and truly appreciated. Additional staff and departmental managers were available to assist staff and residents during the temporary charge in routine. I am saddened by any distress this may have caused anyone that entered the facility during th& shbru time. I am proud of the .sen ices, wc provide and look forward to continuing to provide quality services to the community. Patti Oliphant. RNC, Tendercare Hastings. Administrator County Board lacking leadership To the editor: Two of the front-page stories in last week's Banner provide alarming proof that the Mackenzie led Barry County Board of Commissioner’s out of control and out of touch. Despite vocal citizen opposition, they careen on with their ill-conceived rush to purchase unneeded property without a valid site plan or firm numbers. There has been hostility to forward planning in (he past and nothing has changed. There is not even a dinner napkin with a sketch of their vision of downtown Hastings and the future BarryCounty government campus. This board has decided not only to ignore citizen input, but also by raiding the umbrella tax fund to pay for their $3.276.687-plus scheme, make the entire project ‘citizen proof by circumventing the bonding process, which would provide a mechanism for the public to be heard. MacKenzie has been guilty of destroying morale in politicizing Charlton Park by leading an ongoing witch hunt designed to allow him to micro manage the Charlton Park Board and assassinate the character of Park Director Dr. Peter Fosberg. It is not unusual that hungry politicians fear people Disgruntled employee drives the issue To the editor: After reading the March 28 edition of the Banner, it is simply amazing to me how the press can prini one “disgruntled employ­ ee’s” version of things at Charlton Park and not bother to collaborate with other employees as to what they observed in these situations. The disgruntled employee has failed to reveal that he lives on park property rent free, and has for years, consumes alcohol on a daily basis on park property and has done so for as long as he has lived al Charlton Park. What’s the difference? Everything was fine with this employee as long as he could manipulate others to get his own way. This employee only became disgruntled when a stop was put to his personal use of park employees, on park time, to cut park wood for his personal use. move hay and take care of his horses (and other employ­ ee’s horses) on park time, was told to stop going into town on park time for coffee and/or breakfast, to quit making other employees go with him. and the list goes on. He used park equipment for his person­ al use - to move hay for his horses, haul manure, cut and haul wood for his personal Write Us A Letter... 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PUBLIC OPINION: around them who show genius instead of subservience. In both incidences Mackenzie’s abysmal lack of leadership ability and real life expe­ rience mimic the drunk driver who cannot be convinced to surrender his keys before damage his done. People who have opposed the North Broadway scheme are neither opposed to the COA having a decent building, nor are they ignorant of the need to construct a new Health Department building. By approaching the project in two stages the needs can be met and the sen-ices kept downtown adjacent to the county complex on the block already purchased by the county at the comer of Broadway and Slate Street. First, the Health Department build­ ing should be constructed at that site. When that construction is completed the current Health Department building can either be renovated or replaced with a new home for COA. Mature and experienced leadership is sorely needed on the County Board of Commissioners. Robert Dwyer. Hastings What about Middle East woes? What do you think the United States should do about the increasing violence and kill­ ing between Palestinians and Israelis? use. While we were told he always replaced any gas he used, he did not replace any bro­ ken parts on equipment. He was the one responsible for maintenance of park equip­ ment. This disgruntled employee is the one who hired the convicted felon, suggested and spearheaded the building of primitive log cabins. Needless to say, Chariton Park vil­ lage is in dire need of repairs that have not accumulated in just the last two years, but from neglect by maintenance over the last 10-plus years. As far as the Upjohn project goes, it has been done under the guidelines of building, electric and plumbing codes. Historic requirements were led by architect Randy Case, who restored Barry County Courthouse. When engineers told this employee what was required to make Upjohn stable, including removal of the porch this employee had pul on the front, he stated he would do it his own way. This disgruntled employee has made working here miserable with his constant berating, accusations and snooping to any employee who dared to cross him. So if you cross him, watch your backside, he’ll be taking notes, snapping pictures and starting unfounded rumors. He takes anything you say and twists it until you don’t even recog­ nize what you said to begin with, all to his advantage. I am the one responsible for figuring employee vacation time and I am double checked by the county. Hopefully, Charlton Park can move ahead now with the new commissioners Tom Doyle. Don Willcutt, Jeff VanNordwick, Ken Neil and Clare Tripp on board. I love Charlton Park and I love working here. The village has such great potential and watching it come alive during school groups and events is a real treat. I think it is lime to start publishing the positive things al ut Charlton Park. I will be totally surprised if this whole editorial is printed at all. I expect most of it to be cut out. Linda Ferris, bookkeeper. Battle Creek Correction: The figure Barb Cichy was referring to about costs associated with the Delton sewer system was supposed to read $2 mil­ lion, not $2. The word “million" inadvertcntly was omitted in a Barry County Board of Commissioners’ story in last week’s Banner. HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Putiahn Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of JAd Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Fraderic Jscobs President Vice President Staven Jacoos Secretary(Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T \bung (Editor; Elaine Gibed (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowali Ruth Zachary Cassandra Karine, Lansing: “Nothing. The United States should mind its own business for once. One of the reasons foreign people hate us is that we’re con­ stantly meddling.” Fran Leonard, Gun Lake: "I don’t think there is anything the United States can do. This has been going on for centuries.” Shirley Brown, Lake Odessa: Marjorie Covey, Middleville: Sarah Mieras, Kalamazoo: “I think Sept. 11 was a di­ "U.S. military intervention “Be ready to stand by for rect result of U.S. over in­ would be justified when all what’s going to be best for volvement in foreign affairs that wc don’t completely un­ the other options have been the world at large.” derstand. Considering our tried. Something must be current war involvement in done to stop the killing. Il's the Middle East, we arc not a hard question. I’m glad I an objective, third party don’t have to make the deci­ mediator. We should allow sion.” the U.N. to step in to medi­ ate.” Tim Davis, Alto: “I think they should work out their differences on their own, without our involve­ ment. It’s been going on for at least 50 years.” Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawt.a Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ck-ssified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a .n. to 5 pm.. Saturdays 8:30 am. W Noon .30 Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year tn Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hast.ngs Banner - Thursday. April 4. 2002 - 5 Rutland survey to help develop new master land use plan by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Rutland Township needs a new master land use plan and it needs the help of its citizens to help draft the document to guide future land use decisions for the next 20 plus years. “We need to be brought up Io date,” said Zoning Administrator Jim Carr, who has been working with professional planner Lu­ cas Hill of Williams and Works to compile the survey questions. “We have questions regarding open space, farm land preserva­ tion and other things. We want to make sure the people know wc want their input.” That’s why the township is paying more than $3,500 to confidentially survey every Rutland Charter Township property owner via a mass mailing later this month. “Wc hope to gel them out and back be­ fore school gets out,” said Carr, who noted the Planning and Zoning Commission has been working on the survey for several months. Residents arc expected to receive a cover letter, a map for the respondent to indicate the area in which he or she lives, and a 22question survey form. “The population of Rutland Charter Township has increased from 2,797 resi­ dents in 1990 to 3,646 in 2000, represent­ ing a 30.4 percent increase over 10 years,” residents will be informed in their cover letter. “This population increase has created new demands within the township for hous­ ing, commercial/industrial developments and infrastructure that serve these uses. “At the same time,” the letter continues, “many of the farms in the community arc being sold to accommodate this growth.” Township officials say the trend is accel­ erating because a majority of the current farmers arc reaching retirement age, with few interested in continuing such a “mar­ ginally profitable" business. “With this transition to new land uses, we need your insight to help create a vision of the future for Rutland Charter Town­ ship,” residents will be told. Citizens will be asked how long they have lived in the township, how many peo­ ple live in their home, the age of the re­ spondent and the other, principal adult in their home, how many children they have and whether they live in a single family, mobile or modular home, apartment or con­ dominium. Questions about income, length of time in the home, reasons for living in the town­ ship. employment status and location and types of property owned in the township also will be included in the survey. Residents also will be asked to share opinions about the township's master plan and whether it should preserve natural ar­ eas, open spaces and green space, whether the township needs to add commercial and industrial land uses (zones) to diversify its tax base. Opinions arc whether the township needs to take “stronger measures” to guide growth and whether the township should encourage “high-tech" industry arc also sought. And. respondents will be asked to indi­ cate what types of housing the township should encourage such as single family homes, apartments and duplexes, condo­ miniums and mobile and modular homes. One question asks citizens what town­ ship services they would be willing Io pay additional taxes for and another asks what types of commercial development the township should encourage. The last five questions will probe citi­ zens for opinions about township priorities, what types of signs to permit, what types of recreational facilities should be developed and the quality of services currently offered such as the township newsletter, office hours, zoning enforcement, fire and police protection, elections, building code en­ forcement, and parks and recreation. While Williams and Works will handle the mailing, a separate, independent polling firm will tabulate the results, said Carr. “Williams and Works has done this be­ fore and they gave us a sample of surveys for this type of environment,” said Carr. “Our planners went through it and made changes on the questions. And, a couple of citizens wanted input so we let them help us out with it.” Enclosed with the survey will be a list of township meeting and workshop dates. In other recent, township news: • Supervisor Roger Vilmont reported at the March 13 meeting that discussions with Wal-Mart about a sewer line extension from the city to the store arc ongoing. Ac­ cording to Vilmont, township engineers have started preliminary drawings and soil borings in anticipation of “their positive re­ sponse," according to meeting minutes. • The township adopted a resolution authorizing sewer connection fees and monthly rates. The township passed a sewer ordinance in 1992 that authorized fees, but they were reportedly never established and the town­ ship says it needs a capital fund to front money to extend sewer to more customers, especially where the sewer line must be run where there are no residents or businesses to cover the present costs. The new rates are expected to become LETTERS from our readers... Local Citizens Speak Out on Issues Who gives commissioners power? To the editor: How can county commissioners have so much authority when they are not men­ tioned in local government of the State Constitution of Michigan? Does Act 156 of 1851 Seaion 41.11 (Jan. I. 1964) still hold authority? Article 7, Sec. I through 34 of the State Constitution of Michigan local governments says nothing about any com­ missioners. only supervisors. One interesting note - the Board of Commissioners - establishes wages and fringe benefits. Article 7. Sec. 9 Boards of Supervisors shall have exclusive power to fix the com­ pensation of county officers not otherwise provided by law. Who is right? Who is in charge? “Citizens need guns to fight rising crime. Hastings Banner. March 28." We need answers now. Ward O. Weila Hastings Intersection trees looking terrible To the editor: What a nice sight to see. at the intersec­ tion of Eddy Road and Orchard. It’s really nice to be able to see the traffic coming and going. And 1 also see the Kingsbury at Orchard intersection is a lot better, when they get the brush out of there it will make a bigger difference. You can see the traffic and that’s better already. But what’s happening to our trees? They look terrible, all twisted with limbs broken off and a mess on the ground. What has happened to the good old-fashioned chain saw? I would think u would be a neater way to take care of them. Now it looks like a tor­ nado has hit everyone. To me it looks pretty bad. But that's just one person’s opinion. Fran Jelinek Delton Who’s responsible for problems? To the editor: In ya another of Donald Johnson’s whin­ ing letters in the Banna, last week’s was just too much! Saying "...this is a Republican county run by Democrats” was just more right-wing spin to transfer blame away from the GOP and its mismanagement of our government. True. Barry County is a Republican county. In fact, based on recent voting records, it is the third most Republican county in the state. Is Barry County run by Democrats? Certainly not! Cur state senator and state representatives are Republicans. Every one of our county commissioners is a Republican. Our county sheriff, register of deeds, .lot. and every other elected coun­ ty official is Republican. Fifteen out of 16 <»l our township supavisors are Republican as arc a majority of the township trustees. Il's probably not far fetched to suspect m<»si of the non-elected county employees arc too. The politics of Barry County is sort of like the Taliban. That is, one party with absolute control. blaming others for their own failures. My point to Mr. Johnson and other Republican crybabies is this: look in the mirror if you want to see who is truly responsible for the real or contrived prob­ lems we citizens face. Christa! Norton. Bellevue Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 effective July 1 and will require property owners with the following meter sizes to pay the following hookup and monthly fees respectively: 3/4-inch and smaller, $1,800, $9; one inch, $4,000, $24; 1 1/2 inch, $7,200, $47; 2-inch. $10,800, $75; 3-inch, $18,000, $150; 4-inch, $36,000, $300; 6inch, $63,000, $600. The monthly fee to customers would be the above amounts plus the base rate from the City of Hastings times two. “The city will collect the fees and will send us our portion, possibly minus an ad­ ministration fee,” according to March 13 meeting minutes. “The township may want to have the option to waive a hook-up fee with board approval.” • The board also recently adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance which will eliminate the need for owners of non­ conforming lots to request a variance any time they wish to change anything on their property. • The board also voted to allocate $10,000 for the purchase of new office fur­ niture from Excel Office Furniture in Ken­ twood and voted to enter a contraa with the YMCA to which the township will pay $3,090. Residents of townships not sup­ ported by township funds will be subjea to a $6 per person, per aaivity fee. The township also accepted the treasur­ er’s report showing $759,332.76 in town­ ship funds. The township also was encouraged by its attorney, James Porter, to consider adopting a Sub Division/Site Condominium Ordi­ nance “in the very near future.” According to township records, Porter has given township officials copies of sam­ ple ordinances to consider and discuss at the April 10 regular meeting. Porter explained that the proposed ordi­ nance would designate the Planning Com­ mission to handle pre -preliminary plat re­ view and correaicns and revisions could be done before the Board of Trustees is asked to vote. The Rutland Township Board also is ex­ pected to discuss a possible junk ordinance at next Wednesday’s regular board meaing after reviewing two sample ordinances dis­ tributed to the trustees by Vilmont on March 13. BROWNFIELD, from pg. i reuse is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination,” according to information on The Great Lakes Re­ gional Online Brownfields Information Nawork website. “...New life is what land recycling offers these debilitated and seem­ ingly undesirable places.” The county Brownfield Authority is to be established under Michigan Act 381 of 1996 and under the supervision and control of a board appointed by the County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie and subjea to approval of the County Board. The Author­ ity’s bylaws and procedural rules also are subject to the County Board’s approval. However, it the County fails to approve or disapprove of the bylaws and rules at its next regular meaing after a copy has been given to the county clerk, they are deemed to have been approved by the County Board. The Authority Board can prepare a brownfield plan and submit it to the County Board for consideration. The Authority also may borrow money and issue negotiable revenue bonds or notes to finance all or part of its costs for land redevelopment of authorized brownfield plan projects. If the county does adopt a resolution to create a Brownfield Authority after the public hearing, it will become valid within 60 days of filing the resolution with the Michigan secretary of state unless it is con­ tested in court. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Solid Waste and Emer­ gency Response has funding available for brownfield redevelopment. “EPA’s Brownfields Economic Redevel­ opment Initiative is designed to empower states, communities, and other stakeholders in economic redevelopment to work to­ gether in a timely manner to prevent, as­ sess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse brownfields,” according to the EPA web­ site. In other business, the County Board: • Heard Commissioner French say that the M-37 Corridor Ad-hoc Committee, which he chairs, has learned that funds for the study of local highway improvements are likely to be available from the Michigan Department oi Transportation. Because of the committee's organizational work and collaboration with governmental units in the M-37 corridor area, he said Barry has a "good shot at getting money." • Authorized the Community Develop­ ment Block Grant administrator to purchase a vacant lot at 636 E. Grand St. in Hastings for $12,500 through a slate program to help low income people obtain affordable homes and to improve neighborhoods. Members of the Coldwater River Watershed Council accept a check tor $1,000 from Jennifer Richards (left) of the Barry Community Foundation. Water quality project awarded grant The Barry Community Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to the Coldwater River Watershed Council for a waler qual­ ity monitoring program. The council is overseeing a volunteer water quality monitoring program for por­ tions of the Coldwater River located in Barry County. Students in an advanced biology class at Thomapple Kellogg High School and altanativc education students in the Hastings Turnaround Center are involved in the monitoring project. The grant will provide expanded support for a watershed stewardship and pay for Two Hastings teachers announce retirements Marjorie Mathias, life management teacher at Hastings Middle School, and Dan Lake, fourth-grade teacher at South­ eastern. will retire at the end of this school year, it was announced at the March school board meaing. Mathias is a 1968 graduate of Our Lady of Lake Huron High School in Harbor Beach. She has an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a mas­ ters from Wayne State University. She taught home economics classes at Cherry Hill High School and Flint Kearsley High School before being hired by Hastings schools in 1989. Besides teaching students life skills such as how to cook, Mathias has supervised the school newspaper and been a part of many school athletic events as a scorckcepcr or ticket laker. In retirement she and her family plan to travel. Lake is a 1966 graduate of North Muske­ gon High School. He attended Muskegon Community College from 1966 to 1968, then served four years in the U.S. Navy, where he traveled through 16 countries, pri­ marily in western Europe while aboard an aircraft carrier. He received his undergradu­ ate degree from Michigan Slate University in 1975. He was hired by the Hastings School system in 1977. He first taught at Pleasantview before switching to South­ eastern. During his retirement he plans to spend time hunting and fishing. AN IRA TO FIT ANY LIFESTYLE Ac Hastings City Bank, wc know that different people have different financial goals. That’s why wc offer a full range of IRAs available to make sure that you’re alway prepared for the future. 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J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 supplies, education materials and lab analy­ ses from February 2002 to December 2002. Objectives of the monitoring program are 1) to aaively engage students in scien­ tifically based conservation efforts, result­ ing in a legacy of stewardship and a per­ sonal knowledge of how to apply scientific principles to conservation challenges 2) provide information to community leaders and members regarding an invaluable and endangered recreation resource, and 3) help develop effeaive public policy strategics for proteaing the river resource based on scientific information. • rhr L• ui C .< . J> V.16U1 �Page C - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 4. 2002 I Marion M. (Smelker) Karrer GRAND RAPIDS • Mrs. Marion M. (Smelker) Karrer. age. 93. of Grand Rapids, passed away April 2. 2002 at the Luther Home. Grand Rapids. She is survived by nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Karrer and her parents. Orvin and Anna Smelker. Visitation will be Friday, April 5. 2002 one hour prior to the service. Funeral services will be held Friday morning, April 5. 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville with Pastor Tony Sikora officiating. Interment will be in Bowne Center Cemetery. Alto. Memorial contributions may made to the Luther Home of Grand Rapids or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. [carro// ^"^*Pete” Lamie DOVER. ARKANSAS - Carroll A "Pete" Lamie. age 85. of Dox er. Arkansas died Tuesday. March 26. 2002. al Stella Manor Nursing Center in Russellville. Arkansas. A son of the late Joseph J. and Bertha Pierce Lamie. he was bom Aug. 21. 1916. in Charlotte. Michigan. In addition to his parents, he was preced­ ed in death by his wife, Joyce M. Jones Lamie; a brother. George Lamie; and a sis­ ter. Rita Collins. Survivors include two sons and daughlers-in-lau.Dennis and B J. Lamie of Dover and Roger and Margaret Lamie of Lacey. Washington; a sister and brother-in-law. Neva and Vance Baker of Charlotte. Michigan; eight grandchildren; 16 great­ grandchildren; and three great-grandchil­ dren. The body was cremated The family will conduct a memorial ser­ vice at a later date. Arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville. Arkansas. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 faMor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a ct; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jeffmon. Father Al Rus­ nell. PaMor. Saturday Mans 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Matses 8:30 a.m. and 11XX) a m ; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garmon. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduk Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone M7-M6I Worxhip Senke. Son. day. Il XX) a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One rrulc east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224. Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p m. All ages always COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling. Sunday School 11:15 a.m Nurs­ ery provided Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12- noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. Sunday School format offer* Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all age* 2 yrs thru 5th grade' Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd (Across from Tom s Market) Wc look for­ ward to '.vorshipping with you. day Morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p m. Youth Fel­ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hasting*. Rev. (Gr. 6-12) Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ lowship. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Mints! x for Youth and neer Club kid* al 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child Faith Formation Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. April 4 - 7:00 p.m. Crossways. Friday. April 5­ 5:00 p.m.. Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday. April 6 - 10 00. Cate­ chism 4; 4 XX) p.m.. Wedding; 8.00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun­ day. April 7 - 8:00 A 10:45 a m Worship; 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. Monday. April 8 - 1:00­ 7:00 p m., Blood Drive; 7:00 pjn.. Women of faith; 7XX) p.m.. Ark. Tuesday. April 9 - 6:00 p.m. care provided) SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. . evening prayer sctviqr. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser-. vices 6:00 p.m. For more infdnriatKxi call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCI* 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor; Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Mm istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 a.m. Sunday School for alt ages; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m; Sunday Morning Worship 11 aan.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If in­ able between the worship services amt Sunday School. Our New HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Monung Worship Ser­ vice; 6.00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults, Teens and Children. Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Re* Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9:50 a m . 10:00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11XX) am.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookie* will be avail­ Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 am.; welcome way and W Center St > Church Office: (516) 945-3014 The Rev ft Char.cs P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10.00 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 90 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pauor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a m ; PO Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. p.m.. Overeaten HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church street*. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors KathyBrown. Pastor. Lisa Steven*. Di­ rector of Christian Education Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am - LIVE' Under the Dome. 9:30 am - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 1030 - Refreshment* 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infant* and toddler* Norm thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 231 ing Hasting*. porary Worship Service; 11:40 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ SundayService Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9 30 am CHURCH Broadway. tional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 11:20 a.m Contem­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH S. Nelson E. Lu mm. Interim Pastor. Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associ­ ate. Sunday. March 31 - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir. 9:00 a m Tradi­ ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ 10:30 a.m. HASTINGS - Donald M. Lancaster, age 75, of Hastings, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 2, 2002 at his residence. He was bom July 8, 1926 on the family farm in Barry County, the son of James L. and Flossy (Covey) Lancaster. He was raised and attended school in the Hastings area. He married Myrna J. Strimback on March 5, 1949. Donald was employed at E.W. Bliss Company for 23 years and 10 years at Bradford While Corporation until his retirement on August I. 1988. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, (ending to his garden and traveling with his family. Donald was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was also an avid history buff and enjoyed making his own gun stocks. He was a good husband and father who dearly loved his family. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sister. Hazel Teske; brothers. Richard, Beryl, Lyle, Leo, Neal, Nile and Chester Lancaster. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Myrna J. (Strimback) Lancaster, his four children. Laura (Dun) Beukema, Dennis (Teressa) Lancaster. David (Sunia) Lancaster. Dean (Rosemary) Lancaster, six grandchildren. Kelli Beukema. Stacy Beukema, Brian Lancaster, Joseph Lancaster, Jaban Lancaster, Uriel Lancaster, three step-grandchildren. Jessica, Matthew and Jeremy Nichols; and brothers, Paul and Merle Lancaster. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4. 2002 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 5, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Ryan A. White officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Grand Rapids, 1260 Ekhart, NE.. Grand Rapids. MI. 49503. broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided during both Service*. Children's Worship i* available dunng both Services. Monday. April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Staff meet* for prayer and planning. Wednesday. April 10 5X0 p.m Drama Team meet* in Sharpe Hall; 6:45 p.m Praise Team; 7 00 p.m. Chancel Choir. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-fiUed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise A Worship 10:30 a.nt. 6:00 pjn.; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club fix boss A girls ages 4-12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special” For information call I-6I6-73I-5I94 or I-517-852-1806 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner. the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY ~Gordon^^Cronk Hastings. Michigan FREEPORT - Gordon D. Cronk, age 65. of Freeport, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1936 in Hastings, the son of Homer and Leta (Naylor) Cronk. He graduated from Hastings High School. Gordon served in the United States Army from 1955-1957. He married Bonita J. Walton Feb. 6, 1965. His employment consisted of Chrome Plating Foreman in Grand Rapids, Salvage Yard and Maintenance man at Saskatoon Golf Club in Alto. Gordon enjoyed fishing, camping, and repairing items. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-falher. Bill Root; brother. William (Jim) Cronk; nephew, Eric Cronk; grand­ son, Eric Roscoe; father-in-law, Ralph Walton; brother-in-laws, James Walton and Gordon Allen. Surviving is his wife of 37 years, Bonita J. Cronk of Freeport; daughters, Luanne Roscoe and fiancee. Greg DeGraff of Paw Paw. Brenda Tumes of Gun Lake; step­ daughter. Norma Pratt of Hastings; step­ son. Dale (Lois) Byars of Freeport; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren: brother, Roger (Jean) Cronk of Woodland, aunt. Helen Furrow of Hastings; five broth­ er-in-laws and five sister-in-laws; mother­ in-law. Grace Walton; two very special fish­ ing buddies. Terry Holtrust and Ben Christie. Respecting his wishes no visitation will be held. Cremation has taken place and memorial graveside sen ices will be held on Sunday. April 7. 2002 at 2 p.m. at Freeport Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. More OBITUARIES on pg. 7 [ HASTINGS - Gary D. Selby, age 44. of Hastings, died Tuesday. March 26. 2002 al Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born June 8. 1957 in Flint. Michigan, the son of W. David and Nelma R. (Brower) Selby. Gary attended Woodland schools until moving to Hastings in 1970. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1976. He also graduated from Denver Auto and Diesel College in 1978. He married Marva L. Kohs, Dec. 20, 1996 Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, music and working on his property. He much enjoyed spending time with his family. His employment included, owner of Gary’s Auto in Hastings, and currently working at Gavin Ford. Surviving are his wife. Marva L. Selby of Hastings; children. Jonah Selby. Noah Selby, Honnah Selby; step-children, Jenni Cramer, Cole Cramer. Shane Cramer and Shyler Younglove; parents. David and Nelma Selby of Hastings; brother, Wayne (LouAnn) Selby of Hastings; sister’s. Pam (Rick) Gutchess of Hastings. Gloria Mann of Hastings; grandparents. Clara Adair of Powers, MI, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gains of Fountain Hill, Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brower of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday. March 29. 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Bob Smith officiated. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Audrey Lou (Wondergem) Frye, age 65. of Hastings, went to be with her Lord. Friday. March 29. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom Dec. 20. 1936 in Grand Rapids. Mich., the daughter of Marcus and Henrietta (Scoit) Wondergem. She attended Hudsonville High School. She married Ronald J. Frye Dec. 23.1985. Employment included Howard Miller Clock Company. Audrey enjoyed fishing, hunting, crafts and crochet. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; brother, Harry F. Wondergem; and grandson, Eric. L. Wagner. Surviving are her husband. Ronald J. Frye of Hastings; children. Brenda VanKoevering of Howard City, Darlene (Michael) Townsend of Dorr. Brian (Janie) VanKoevering. Randall (Cindy) VanKoevering of Ravenna. Jill and Ralph (Mickey) Tisron of White Cloud; step-chil­ dren, Shawn Frye of Grand Rapids. Shannon Frye of Lake Odessa, Nathan and Kim (Womac) Frye of Battle Creek; broth­ ers. Neal H. (Deloris) Wondergem of Phoenix. Ariz.. Edwin (Joyce) Wondergem of Jenison. Alan J. Wondergem of Lyons; sister. Norma J. (Philip) Brunger of Grand Rapids; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church on Hanover St. in Hastings. Rev. Alvin Yales officiated. Burial was at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. George H. Schaibly Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan | ~~ [ Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service. Nunery. children's cessible and elevator. School 9:30; Church Donald^f^ancaster | FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration terested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail*. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ 7:00 BPW; Anonymous. Wednesday. April 10 - 10:00 a.m.. Wordwalchers; 3:30 p.m. Youth Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. /Ttea Okiticaties Vivian Yvonne Potter MIDDLEVILLE - Vivian Yvonne Potter, age 60, of Middleville died Saturday, March 23, 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Potter was bom on Aug. 31, 1941 in Freeport, MI, the daughter of Roy and Beatrice (Clum) Blough. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport Schools. She was married to Jerry Knickerbocker, marriage ending in divorce and then to William D. "Billy" Potter on Aug. 24. 1985. She has lived al her present address for the past 20 years. Mrs. Potter owned and operated the "Sno To Go" concession business for many years traveling to festivals and flea markets. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, col­ lectibles. especially beanie babies, and researching the family genealogy. Mrs. Potter is survived by her husband. William "Billy” Potter: sons. Dale Knickerbocker of Middleville. Bruce Knickerbocker of Middleville. Mark Knickerbocker of Howell; four grandchil­ dren; brothers, Roy Blough Jr. of Hastings and Bob Blough of Hastings; sisters, Betty White, of Florida and Mary Gallup of Florida; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, adopted son. Dennis Elliott; brother, Russell Blough; sisters. Dorothy Gronewold and Bonita Blough. Services were held Thursday. March 28. 2002 al Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Douglas A. Gross officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport Fire and Rescue Department. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. WOODLAND - George H. Schaibly, age 88. of Woodland, went to be with his Lord early Saturday morning. March 30. 2002. George was bom in Woodland on Dec. 23, 1913 to Henry and Climena (Durkee) Schaibly. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1931. George was proud of his Centennial Farm, which he had continued to farm following is father’s death. He was married to Mabel Wortley in 1940 who preceded him in death in 1965. He married Dorothy Decker in 1987; she preceded him in death in 1994. George had been active for many years with the Gideons International and the Woodland Lions Club. Besides his wives, George was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister and brothers, Hildred Hesterly, Hobart Schaibly. Colon Schaibly. and Kennard Schaibly. He is survived by his son, Duane (Margaret) Schaibly of Lake Odessa; his step-children, Clayton (Leanna) Swift of Bristol. IN. Kalen (Sheryl) Swift of Nashville, Ml. and Karen (Clifford) Byington of Lake Odessa; 10 step-grand­ children; three step-great grandchildren; his sister-in-law. Grace Schaibly; and many other loving relatives and friends. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. April 2. 2002 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie and Pastor Wesley Blood. George’s great-nephew, offi­ ciated. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International or the Woodland Lions Club. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Home. Sena Luttrell Sena Lultrell. age 82. passed away Sunday. March 31. 2002. Her family includes her husband, Lloyd; her children and their spouses. Curtis and Sue Luttrell. Stephen and CheryII Lultrell, Dan and Diane Luttrell; her brothers, sisters and their spouses, John Cole, Neil and Ruth Cole. Mrs. Evelyn Davis, Mrs. Alice Strick, seven grandchildren and five great grand­ children. Services will be held at the Wayland Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Saturday. April 6. 2002 at 4 p.m. Memorial discourse by John Colburn Jr. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 4. 2002 - Page 7 Obituaries, continued [ CynthicTwetzel-Brooks | Meaney-Tobias to be wed Sept. 21 Keith and Gloria Meancy of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Melinda Kay to Jerrod Frederick DuBois. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry DuBois of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Staup of Lake Odessa. Melinda is a 2(XX) graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company in Hastings. Jerrod is a 2000 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Schulcrt Plumbing and Heating in Mulliken. A September 21st wedding is planned. Morgans to celebrate 50th anniversary Rosalie and Kenneth Morgan of Mid­ dleville will be celebrating their 50th wed­ ding anniversary on April 9. 2002. They were united in marriage on April 9. 1952. Their children include - Judy Hammer and Joanne Lance, both of Grand Rapids; Wayne Morgan and Robin (Mike) Strim­ back. both of Hastings; Penny (Rick) Barile of St Augustine; Dan Morgan and Steve (Amy) Morgan of Middleville; and Ellie Russo of Panama City. They have 25 grandchildren and 8 great­ grandchildren. They are celebrating with a family gath­ ering. Randall-Reaser to marry May 18 Richard Robert Reaser is pleased to announce the engagement of his mother. Christina Lynn Randall to his father. Lucus James Reaser. Christina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brown of Hastings and Mr. Thomas Randall of Battle Creek. Lucas is the son of Mrs. Louanne Reaser of Ionia and Mr. Greg Reaser of Hastings. Christina is a graduate of Clonlara School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College and Lucus is a gradu­ ate of Hastings High School and is enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. The wedding is to take place May 18th at Saint Rose of Lima Church. Cooks to celebrate golden anniversary Phyllis and Louis Cook celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 7. 2002. They were united in marriage on March 7, 1952 in Casa Grande, Arizona. They have a daughter. LuAnn Cook Sauders of Holt. Mich, and a son, Louis Cook III of Phoenix. Ariz. They have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Cook is from DuQuoin. III. and Mrs. Cook is from the Hastings area. Mrs. Cook retired from Flexfab Inc. after 21 years. Tobias-Jibson to exchange vows Bernie and Debbie Tobias of Delton and Carl and Deb Jibson of Kalamazoo are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Amber May Tobias and Matthew Scott Jibson. Amber is a 2000 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, and is attending Chic University of Cosmetology. Matthew is a 2000 graduate of Comstock High School and is attending Kellogg Community College with a degree in build­ ing trades and is currently employed at Adams Outdoor Advertising. A Sept. 7. 2002 wedding is being planned. /Kania^e /licenses James Leonard Ostrander. Middleville and Vickie Diane Stewart. Middleville. Jaime Alberto Arias Acosta. Hastings and Milena Franco. Hastings. James Alen Henney, Hastings and Debra Lynn Coenen. Hastings. Matthew Jack Sylvester. Dowling and Rhonda Anne Daniels. Hastings. Brent Laurin Miedema. Caledonia and Kathy Joy Lucas. Caledonia. ~Peat^TStuart ~ BARLOW LAKE. MIDDLEVILLE Dean L. Stuart, age 66, of Barlow Lake. Middleville, died Sunday. March 31, 2002 at Spectrum Health. Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mr. Stuart was bom on Sept. 26, 1935 in Hastings. MI. the son of Ralph and Ora (Yeiter) Stuart. He was raised in the Freeport, Ml area and attended schools there, gradaating in 1953 from Freeport High School. Mr. Stuart has lived primarily in the Hastings. Freeport and Barlow Lake areas. He was married to Carol A. Brooks on Aug. 20, 1955. He served two years with the UA Army Medical Corps. His 34 years of service in hospital purchasing began in 1957 when he was responsible for Hospital Purchasing Service’s large warehouse and the shipping and receiving of medical/surgical supplies. He left in 1963 to work as a sales representative for Continental Hospital Supply, later making his way into the health provider environment of St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids as a pur­ chasing agent. In 1967 he moved to Lansing where he served as purchasing director for Sparrow Hospital. In 1971 he joined MHA Hospital Purchasing Service and in 1998 retired as president/CEO of the company. His memberships and activities included: member Hastings First United Methodist Church. Master Freeport Masonic Lodge, volunteer Barry County Habitat for Humanity, founding member Michigan Association of Hospital Purchasing and Material Managers, member National Association of Hospital Purchasing Management, recipient of Michigan Health and Hospital Association's highest honor "The Meritorious Service Award" in 1998, long-time Boy Scout Master, enjoyed play­ ing softball in his earlier years, bowling and snowmobiling, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, enjoyed especially the many family activities at Barlow Lake. Mr. Stuart is survived by his wife. Carol; daughters. Deb (Larry) Winkler of Hast­ ings. Teresa (Bruce) Bylsma of Grand Rapids; son, David (Kathy) Stuart of Middleville; six grandchildren, Evan and Kyle Winkler. Brennan and Ryan Bylsma, David Stuart. Jr.. Melissa Stuart; sister, Betty Cullen-Johnson of Hastings; brother. Ralph “Bud” (Caroline) Stuart of Midland; brother-in-law, Robert Conley of Kalama­ zoo; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Loma June Conley. Vistation will be Thursday, April 4, 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2002 at Hastings’ First United Methodist Church. Rev. Kathy Brown offi­ ciating. Interment will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hastings First United Methodist Church at Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Delores A. Moore HASTINGS - Delores A. Moore passed away March 29, 2002, in Grand Rapids. Delores was bom in Hastings on Oct. 9. 1950, the daughter of Lewis and Ina Jean (Davis) Wilkins. She loved animals, playing Wheel of Fortune on video games, playing cards and dancing. Most importantly she loved her family. On May 21. 1973, she married Richard Moore, who survives. Other members of her family include: sons. Lewis (Jennifer) Wilkins of Grand Rapids. Richard Wesley Moore Jr.,' of Charlotte; a daughter. Robin Roxanne Moore of Hastings; a granddaughter, Jessica Wilkins; a sister. Barbara (Joseph) Orr of Martin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Williams-Gores Funeral Home on Tuesday. April 2, 2002. Pastor Jeff Worden officiat­ ed. Interment Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton More OBITUARIES on pg. 8 VERMONTVILLE - Cynthia WetzelBrooks, age 39. of Vermontville, Mich., cied Friday. March 29. 2002. Ms. Brooks was bom June 26, 1962, in Alma, Mich., the daughter of Donald and Gloria (Smith! Wetzel of Vermontville. Mich. She most enjoyed being a mother raising her two sons. She also enjoyed her family's dairy farm, photography and collected cow figures and items. She was most recently employed by Balzers Tool Coating. Inc. In the past she was employed at Century Mutual Insurance Company, and as a DHIA milk tester for many years. Cynthia is survived by sons. Daniel. Jarrod; her parents; sisters. Kim (Joel) Dixon of Connecticut. Pam (Mark) Root of Lansing; brothers. Kevin (Lisa) of Lansing. Jeff (Chelsey) of Nashville, Chad Wetzel of Vermontville; grandmother. Donnalee Wetzel of Vermontville; four nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. April i. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home. Charloue. Elder Larry Marlin officiated Interment was in Woodland Cemetery in Vermontville. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Further information avail­ able at www.prayfimeral.com. | GeraldLShoup NASHVILLE - Gerald L. Shoup, age 86. of Nashville, died Monday, March 25.2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Shoup was bom on Oct. 21. 1915 in Battle Creek, MI. the son of Roy and Jessie (Webb) Shoup. He attended schools in Reading and Philadelphia. PA. He worked at American Marsh Pump in 1937. On Sept. 3, 1939 he married Jane Spark. He served in the US Navy from 1943-1945 and upon his discharge settled in Urbandale. He moved to the Nashville area in 1950 and worked at Clark Equipment until his retirement in 1974. He served on the planning commission for many years and had several hobbies including working on clocks and watches and making model steam engines. He was a self taught woodcarver and played several musical instruments. He enjoyed summers al his cottage near Traverse City. Mr. Shoup is survived by his wife. Jane Shoup of Nashville; sons, David Shoup of Woodland and Steven (Brenda) Shoup of Nashville; daughter. Marilyn (Eric) Wright of Vermontville; brother. Orley (Betty) Gardner of Interlochen; sister-in-law. Rose Shoup of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Roy and Jessie (Webb) Shoup; stcp-falher. William Gardner, . granddaughter, and a brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday. April 6, 2002 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Rev. Alan McCrimmon officiat­ ing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. ANNES HEALTH Hazel M. (Felder) Monica HASTINGS - Hazel M. (Felder) Monica, age 95. of Hastings, died Friday. March 22. 2002 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom Sept. 8, 1906 in Middleville, the daughter of Robert A. and Jessie B. (McNee) Baird. She attended Barry County School’s, was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting. She was very active in Barry County 4-H. and long time member of the Rebecca Lodge. Hazel married Leon Felder in 1948 and he died in 1971. she married Lester Monica in 1983 and he died in 1990. Also preced­ ing in death were her parents, brothers, Alvin Baird, Ross Baird and sister. Ethel Peck. Surviving are her children, Juanita (Edward) Slocum of Hastings, Yvonne (Jack) Bagley of Hickory Comers, Fredericka (Perry) James of Delton and Marjorie (Leonard) Bums of Hastings; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; step-sons, Charles (Donna) Monica of Delton. Bruce (Martha) Monica of Rochester Hills; sever­ al step grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 25, 2002 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Russell Sarver officiat­ ed. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings Janet M. Rowley | Janet M. Rowley went to be with her Lord on March 26, 2002 at Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers, Florida after a long and painful illness. She was born June 16, 1935 in Hastings, to Charles & Winnie (Jones) Vandlen. She married Wayne Rowley and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 4, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Terry. Surviving are her husband and their children, Michael, John, Robert, and Brenda, their spouses; grandchildren; great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and one sister, Elvetta Geiger of Woodland. Memorial Services were held in Ft. Myers. • A'.^-EAL’H FOODS • ANNES HEALTH FOODS Specials J National Organics J Ecover natural ficujrndn s DISHSORP Lemon or Unscenoed t TOILETBOWL CLEARER microwave popcorii SALE PRICE s2.60 No Butrer - No Sah Reg. Price S3 25 SALE PRICE Sefe»r Inyedents Ecotoyc* Factory s3.99 No Ar*nd Reg. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Deuvutt has been made m the conditions of a mortga^ie made by Robbie Depalma and Alice Depalma (original mort­ gagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 14. 2001. and recorded on June 5. 2001 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated December 21. 2001, which was recorded on March 11. 2002. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT and 64/100 dollars ($78,668 64), including interest at 10.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m„ on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Ten rods square off the Northeast comer of Northeast 1/4 of section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132722 Gators (5/2) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason L Thomas and Amy L. Thomas (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated January 20, 2000. and recorded on January 24. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mahattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23. 2001, which was recorded on May 7. 2001, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of NINETYFOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTYNINE AND 65/100 dollars ($94,389 65). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1 p.m.. on April 25, 2002. Sato premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 9. Block 62, Village of Middleville, accordtog to the recorded Ptat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 14. 2002 FOR INFCRMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200115827 Stallions (4/11) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAJN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACT VE t^LTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jack R. Goldman and Norma J. Goldman, (ooginal mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated November 14. 1997 and recorded on November 17.1997 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated December 9. 1997. which was recorded on March 13. 1998. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage ’here is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHT AND 62/100 dollars (S59.808.62). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said moi*qage and the statute in sucn case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described The North 26 Feet of Lot 617. The South 37 Feet of Lot 613 and the South 37 Feet of the East 12 of Lot 612. According to the Recorded Plat of the Village of Hastings, all m the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Bary County Records The redemption penod shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in which, case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132897 Mustangs-B (4/4) Ann landers Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married 40 years, and we are very happy. Lately, however. I have been dreaming that my husband is leaving me for another woman (it’s always the same woman). In my dream, they are laughing at me. I wake up crying, hurt and angry with my husband. It takes hours to get over it. Are my dreams telling me something, or should I ignore them? - Sleeping Beauty in Colorado. Dear Sleeping Beauty: Dreams can be tricky. Sometimes they bring out concerns you have in real life. Other times, they are fantasies brought about by suppressed de­ sires or lingering insecurities. Has your husband given you any reason to doubt his faithfulness? If not. stop rely­ ing on your dreams to tell you what is go­ ing on. His behavior when you are awake is what counts. ened to boycott the wedding altogether if her son were not included. When my mother agreed with me. Janet said she would never speak to either of us again. Now my mother is crying on my shoulder, begging me to reconsider. She believes Janet will make good on her threat and the resulting rift will break up our family. I certainly do not want to be the cause of a major teud. but I don't want my nephew ruining the ceremony. What should 1 do? Miserable Groom in Virginia. Dear Groom: Two-year-olds do not be­ long at a wedding, and Janet is behaving like a spoiled brat. That said, however, try to compromise for your mother’s sake. Ask Janet if the boy can watch the ceremony from outside the main room while you pro­ vide a sitter or reliable relative to keep an eye on him. If he cries, the sitter can take him to another area until the ceremony is over. Unless she wants him clinging to her skirt* as she walks down the aisle, she should not object. Wedding child Leaving loveless’ Dear Ann Landers: I am getting mar­ ried in two months. My sister. “Janet." and her husband will in te the bridal party. The problem is Janet’s 2-year-old son. She in­ sists on bringing him to the wedding. I am convinced if the boy sees Janet walking down the aisle, be will start crying and run to her. I told Janet to bring her son to the recep­ tion. but to please leave him with a sitter for the ceremony. She became irate and threat- Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from "Need Advice in Montreal." She has been in a loveless marriage for 12 years, gained 100 pounds, and her children have threatened to live with their father if she di­ vorces him. You said. “Can you possibly stick it out until the youngest child is I8T That is too much to ask. Ann. This woman is living in a house of tyrants. Her husband is cold and control­ ling. and her children are blackmailing her. Dream woes I know some experts say parents should stay together for the children's sake, burin another six years, this woman's health will be completely ruined. It’s not worth it. It is perfectly normal for kids to be angry when parents divorce, but they will grow up someday and hopefully be more under­ standing. If they want to live with Dad. let them. They will see it isn’t so wonderful. You were right to tell her to get counsel­ ing. and I hope she listens. Maybe a coun­ selor will persuade her to leave this miser­ able situation. - Free in Washington State. Dear Free: Many readers agreed with you. saying the woman s health would not tolerate another six years in that situation. You may be right, but 1 am reluctant to tell anyone to get a divorce when there are young children involved. I recommended further counseling and hope she follows through. Prenup trouble? Dear Ann Landers: I am 23 years old and have been dating “Charles” for right months. We are quite serious and contem­ plating marriage. After a heartfelt conversation yesterday. Charles informed me that his parents expect his bride to sign a prenuptial agreement, which would bar me from recovering any property he inherits from his parents if we divorce. I believe prenuptial agreements cheapen the act of marriage and create a "backup" plan for divorce. I do not want to marry someone knowing my beloved ex­ pects the marriage not to last. Charles insists this isn’t personal. He said any woman he marries would have to sign it. I love Charles with all my heart, but I don’t want money ruling our lives. What should I do? - Not Sure in Maryland. Dear Not Sure: If the point of the prenup­ tial agreement is to protect the family heir­ looms, you should not object. It is under­ standable that Charles’ parents want to make sure precious and sentimental items remain in the family. Don’t let their worries wreck your relationship. However, before signing anything, I recommend talking to a lawyer to be sure there are no surprises. Slobs with caps HASTINGS - Paul C. Gacklcr. age 85. of Hastings, passed away March 25. 2002 at Tendercare. Hastings. Paul C. Gackler was bom on May 18. 1916 in Stanwood, Mich., the son of Andrew and Emma (Benson) Gackler. He was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Middleville school, graduating in 1936. He was married to Alta Potter Knickerbocker on April 18. 1953 in Grand Rapids. He wa- employed at construction work in Grand Rapids and factory work at E.W. Bliss in Hastings. He is survived by his son. Gerald Knickerbocker of Hastings; one sister, Retha Williams of Virginia Beach. Va; two nephews; three grandsons. Dale Knicker­ bocker of Middleville; Bruce Knicker­ bocker of Lansing, and Mark Knicker­ bocker of Howell; three great grandchil­ dren. Kaylee, Kyle and Kody; two step­ grandchildren. Stan Stevens and Dorothy Barton. He was preceded in death by his wife. Alta Gackler and daughter-in-law. Harriet Knickerbocker. Funeral services were held Friday. March 29. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Rev. Albert C. Conklin offici­ ated. Interment Rutland Cemetery, Hastings. Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Harold J. Buxton IONIA - Harold J. Buxton, age 82, of Ionia we d to be with his Lord and Savior. March 27. 2002 in Ionia. He was bom April 29. 1919 in Lake Odessa the son of Herbert and Maude (Cox) Buxton. He would go on to marry Lozia Reed in 1942. He was employed as a Corrections Officer by the Michigan Department of Corrections for 33 years. He owned and operated McQuillan Lawn Mower Repair and Sales for 30 years. He worked for Ionia Dial-a-Ride for eight years. Harold was a World War II veteran of the Air Force where he was an airplane mechanic. He is survived by his son, James and Marilee Buxton of Ionia; daughters. Ferol and Robert Ball of Lake Odessa. Jeannette and Lee West of Lyons; brother. Herbert and Lillian Buxton of Lake Odessa; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife. Lozia in 1999; and one brother. Ellsworth. Funeral services for Mr. Buxton were held Saturday. March 30. 2002 at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Rev. Harley Koehn officiated. Interment Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa Anyone wishing may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association in care of the funeral home, www.lakefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were made by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. SHELBYVILLE - Raymond (Butch) Medendorp. age 58. of the Shelbyville and Gun Lake area, passed away Saturday. March 30, 2002. He went to be with his Lord and Savior and joined his parents. Raymond and Reka and his sister, Evelyn Culver, who preceded him in death. Butch passed away in his sleep comfort­ ed by the presence and love of his brothers and pastor. He will always be remembered for his strong faith in God. his loving and caring manor towards others. He was certainly one of a kind. He spent the last five years of his life with family in Florida. Texas, and Wiscon­ sin. Butch was bom in Plainwell, and as the years passed on become affectionately known as the “Mayor of Shebyville." He will be deeply missed by his brothers. Albert (Linda) Medendorp. Hilbert (Regenia) Medendorp. Cornelius (Gloria) Med­ endorp and sisters. Jennie Gale (Richard) Jameson. Karen (Roland) Zwerger. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. April 3. 2002 at the Dorr Christian Reformed Church. Rev. Merritt Johnson of the Yankee Springs Bible Church officiat­ ed. Interment was at East Martin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Co. Hospice or to schools for special education that Butch attended in Florida and Wisconsin. Arrangements were made by Archer. Hampel & Kubiak. Wayland Chapel. Earl Junior Linsley CHARLOTTE - Earl Junior Linsley. age 76. of Charlotte, formerly of Battle Creek, died Thursday. March 28. 2002 al his resi­ dence after a short illness. Mr. Linsley was bom Sept. 25. 1925 in Kalamo Township. Eaton County, the son of Earl M. and Esther (Damm) Linsley and had lived in Charlotte four years, coming from Battle Creek. He had been employed at Bliss Mfg. in Hastings and was a lifelong farmer. He had served in the Michigan Air National Guard and later in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the Lawrence Ave. United Methodist Church in Charlotte. Sui viving are two sisters, Marjorie (Fred) Hansen of Charlotte and Betty Rockford of Vermontville; one brother. Lloyd (Thelma) Linsley of Vermontville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Lulu Linsley. Funeral services were held Tuesday. April 2. 2002 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home. Charlotte. Rev. George Fleming officiated. Interment was at the Riverside Cemetery. Bellevue. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eaton Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by BurkheadGreen Funeral Home. Charlotte. Dear Ann Landers: I was offended by your blanket statement that men who wear baseball caps in restaurants are “no-class slobs.” My 74-year-old father wears a cap in restaurants because the medicine he takes for bone cancer makes him feel cold all the lime. The temperature in most restaurants is too chilly for him. If this makes him a “no­ class slob," so be it. I think it is more im­ portant for him to enjoy his favorite restau­ rant while he is still able to do so. - Daugh­ ter in Kilgore. Texas. Dear Daughter: When I made the state­ ment about "no-class slobs." I was not re­ ferring to your father. Nor was the comment intended for those whose hair has fallen out due to chemotherapy treatments or alope­ cia. Please, folks, the slobs are those who ought to know better, but insist on wearing a basebail cap in nice restaurants as a fash­ ion statement. I apologize if I offended those with a medical condition. Travel tips Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a security screener at a major airport. I hope you will print my letter to help passengers get through airport security more quickly. Please tell your readers not to make jokes about hijacking the plane or being in pos­ session of a gun or bomb. Such comments are taken seriously and could result in an immediate arrest. Also, do not bring wrapped gifts. The screeners will unwrap them to check the contents. Every day. I see passengers bring certain items to the secure areas that are then confiscated. Here is a list of the most common items that are brought in but NOT allowed to be carried onto the plane: Knives of any kind, shape or size; scis­ sors, corkscrews, box cutters, tweezers, screwdrivers, cigar cutters, butane lighters, metal fingernail files, metal forks, nail clip­ pers, multi-use utility tools, mace and pep­ per spray. Screeners are not try ing to embarrass or harass anyone. We are trying to keep you safe. Please keep this in mind as you pass through the security areas of the airports. No Name in a Texas Airport. Dear Texas: Thank you for an excellent letter that should make air travel easier and less stressful for my readers. I suggest they keep this column handy the next time they head for the airport. Gem of the Day (credit President John F. Kennedy): Forgive your enemies, but never forget ’.heir names. ••••• Drugs are everywhere. They're easy to get. easy to use anil even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope" Send a self-ad­ dressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handling} to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-6562. (In Canada, send $6.} To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Stiths GIRL, Leah Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 22, 2002 at 11:29 a.m. to Julie Sherman and Brandon Dennison of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 211/4 inches long. GIRL, Alexia Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March 22,2002 at 5:43 a.m. to Car­ olyn Woody and Adam Wilkins of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Caitlyn Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 21, 2002 at 6:02 p.m. to Katrina and James Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Joesphine, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on March 20, 2002 at 10:45 p.m. to Benjamin and Amanda Teachworth of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Nautica Rose, bom at pital on March 21, 2001 at Aaron and Michelle Mead Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and long. Pennock Hos­ 12:06 a.m. to of Hastings. 21 1/2 inches BOY, Xander Gregory, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2002 at 11:38 a.m. to Lori Hall and Gregory Allerding of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kyle Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 18. 2002 at 8:22 a.m. to Brooke Sebastian and Kyle Rose of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. GIRL, Rebeka Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March II. 2002 at 10:54 a.m. to Jamie Sprouse and Rex Lombard of Wood­ land. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER BOY, Joshua Mason Guthrie, bom to Dave and Robin Guthrie of Belding of 10:18 a.m. on March 17 at Spectrum Butterworth Hos­ pital. He weighed 8 lbs. I oz. and 19 inches long. He was welcomed home by big broth­ er Jacob and Grandpa and Grandma Bill and Bonnie Cruttcnden of Hastings. BOY, Keegan Jaymes, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 16, 2002 at 1:02 a.m. to Freedom Fenner and Jacob Carpenter of Hastings. Wcighi 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Esteban Verdugo, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 17, 2002 at 6:18 a.m. to Brannigan Reaser of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Brittany Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 15, 2002 at 8:48 p.m. to Latishia Marie Standler of Hastings and Dene William Thomas of Bellevue. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 19, 2002 at 4:29 p.m. to Amy and Michael Doyle of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Brooke Nichollc, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 19, 2002 at 4:21 p.m. to Jodi Roach and Greg Griffin of Wayland. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mackenzie Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 14, 2002 at 5:52 to Karl and Georgia Estelle of Martin. Weighing 6 lobs. 15 1/2 ozs. BOY. Dylan Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on March II,*2002 at 4:04 p.m. To Mike and Julie Stccby of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. a d 20 1/4 inches long. 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.Apnl 4, 2002 - Page 9 meal several times a month at a restaurant "1 love to read and do crafts and ha\e done some traveling Welly and I look a wonderful trip out west with other senior citizens. My health has not been too good the last two years, but I am not giving up yet." From TIMC to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht These columns have been based^n Dorene Wilcox Woodman‘s story as she told it to Priscilla Beavan. and appeared in the Bernard Historical Society and Museum Newsletters Volumes 78 and 79. Fall of 21)01. Dorene Woodman Wilcox: Her story (conclusion) By Joyce F. Wcinbrech’ Last week Dorene Wilcox Woocman told that she had no car and her brothers would­ n’t leach her to drive until she had one. She was able to solve that problem. She writes: “My aunt bought an old beater car for me. I saved my money and bought the 40acre farm from my Grandma Wilcox. My parents lived there until they had to be tak­ en to a nursing home in the 1970s. This was the home that they had lived in during their married life and the home that 1 was born in. My Grandma Wilcox was a gentle lady who loved to crochet. “John Llewellyn Woodman and I had gone to school together, but one night when I went to the Glass Creek Grange to a dance with my sister. Donna, and her husband. Ted Hayward, did John and I notice each other and began to get serious. "He didn’t use his first name. John, but was called ’Welly.’ a short form of his middle name. Llewellyn. He was born on the Woodman family farm on Norris Road. It was named a Centennial farm in 1965. "He was bom on the Woodman farm on May 27. 1914. He lived all of his life on that farm and died at age 80 of cancer. Three of his sisters also developed cancer. "He was the son of Edwin and Mary Armstrong Woodman. The Woodman fami­ ly was a very old family, having come to the United States from England in 1635. Edwin and Mary Woodman had 12 children, eight girls and four boys: Mina Woodman Boni­ face. Edna Woodman McKibben. Irene Woodman Japhet. Mabel Woodman Keller, Florence Woodman DeForest, May Wood­ man Bowerman. Charles Woodman, John L. Woodman. Edwin Woodman, Robert Woodman, Cleone Woodman, Howard and Mary Woodman Palmer. "There is a history of the Woodman fam­ ily at the Bernard Museum. “John Llewellyn and I were married on Nov. 17. 1950. by the Reverend Clay from the McCallum Church. We were married at the home of Howard and Ann Wilcox. One of my friends from Upjohns was my atten­ dant and my brother. Bernard, was Welly’s best man. “Ann made the wedding cake. I wore a pretty green dress and had a corsage. My parents were also there. “We were married for 44 years when Welly passed away. We lived at the Wood­ man House on Norris Road all of our mar­ ried life. Welly’s mother lived with us until her death. Edwin Woodman. Welly’s father, died in 1933 as the result of a buzz saw accident. “Welly’s mother. Mary Armstrong Wood­ man. lost her father in the well cave at the Brown School. “At one time the old stage road that came from Battle Creek through Hickory Comers went behind the Woodman place and con­ nected with the stage road that came from Kalamazoo through Richland and Prairieville. Yankee Springs, Middleville and on to Grand Rapids. “Just before we were married. Welly had a bathroom and running water put in the Woodman house. 1 sold my car since Welly had a new one. We remodeled the house some and did more after Welly’s mother died. “Originally there were two bedrooms upstairs, a large one for the girls and a smaller one for the boys. There were two stairways, but the boys had to go outside to get to the stairway to their bedrooms. There was no access to the attic until we cut a door in the back of the closet. “Wc had a cistern pump with a small tank to supply water to the house and a large tank for the dairy cows. I felt fortunate to have running water and a complete bath­ room in the house that I came to when I got married. "My father and mother still lived in the original Wilcox house. My father had to be taken to the Medical Care Facility in 1970 due to ill health. He died in 1975. So moth­ er lived alone in the house on the old farm. “While she was away one day. the house was broken into. She never knew if any­ thing was taken, but the house was ran­ sacked. It was winter and there were tracks leading from the house through the snow. Welly followed the tracks to a neighboring house where a boy lived, who had done the breaking in. He was not prosecuted. His father said that he would take care of the problem. Parents were allowed to punish their children in those days. “After that Mother was very frightened about living alone. I would be too. The house is quite a ways back from Keller Road and very isolated. “In March of that year, she fell out by the bam and must have laid there for three hours struggling to get up. Her grandson discovered her and went for help. The ambulance t<x»k her to the hospital where xrays showed that she had a broken hip. “After the shock of having the house bro­ ken into and the added shock of falling and Newell reads to DK students State Rep. Gary Newell was guest reader at Delton Kellogg Elementary School recently as part of March Is Reading Month activities. Here he is shown reading to kindergartners in Laurie Shipley's. Jenny Sever s and Kathy Spall's classes Welly and Dorene Woodman and family members. A local charity providing free home fur­ nishings to people in need is having a spring donation drive. Bom Again Home Furnishings. 1105 W. Green St.. Hastings, will conduct the dona­ tion drive Friday. April 19. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.. and Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bom Again is located on the south side of Green Street just west of Cook Road. Those who cannot drop off their used furni­ ture. etc. can have it picked up. They must notify Born Again at 948-3947 if they want their furnishings to be picked up. Any type of home furnishings or acces­ sories will be welcome. Particularly needed arc beds, especially children’s beds. Other examples of things needed arc appliances, including refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and microwave ovens: dressers, end tables, sofas, chairs, kitchen tables, carpet­ ing. and any number of accessory items, such as shower curtains, window curtains. Dorene Wilcox Woodman and her father, Thomas Wilcox, with a swarm of bees. breaking her hip. her mind started to go and she was taken to the Barry County Medical Facility, where she died in 1977. “Welly had taken over running the farm in 1948 after his brother left to get married. Our daughter. Marilyn was bom in 1951. She married Steven Hyde, a barber in Del­ ton. They had two daughters. Cherlyn, bom 1973 and Tanya, born 1974. Steve and Mar­ ilyn had moved into the old Wilcox place before the girls were bom. They put a bath­ room in which a huge claw footed tub that was big enough to lie down in. “They raised goals while they were living there. Every day when Marilyn would walk Cherlyn to the school bus stop. Tanya would dial me on the phone and we would watch TV cartoons together until her moth­ er returned. “After both girls were in school. Marilyn got a job at school. Steve and Marilyn lived there 15 years. Marilyn is now married to John Thompkins and lives in Kalamazoo. "Our son. John Llewellyn Jr., was bom in 1954. He married Kathy Havens. They have three children. Joshua, born in 1977. John, bom in 1978, and Kristina, born in 1981. "On the property on the west side of Nor­ ris Road. John Jr. and Kathy built a house. Ronald and Sarah Anders had lived on that property and Native Americans had lived there before them.I have a cart and a basket they made. "John Jr. worked the farm with his father. In 1982 there were three generations of Woodmans living on the farm. Welly’s mother was a diabetic. Soon after Welly and I were married, she had to have toes ampu­ tated. 1 ended up caring for her until she passed away in 1968 al age 86. She became blind, had a leg amputated and was bedrid­ den the last few years of her life. “She had fruit trees there on the farm, including a yellow plum tree. The fruit trees were where my garden is now. The garden gets plenty of fertilizer from the bam yard. I brought some beautiful iris that grew around the old home over at the Woodman Used home goods sought during spring drive April 19-20 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: L-R: Leon E. Wilcox, Howard T. Wilcox and Bernard J. Wilcox served their country in the military. farm. I have a strawberry bed. loo. “Right after my mother-in-law had her leg amputated. Welly went into the hospital. Marilyn got the measles and our young hired man. Mike Hayward, fell and injured his spleen. Someone asked me how come I didn’t go crazy with all that happening at once. 1 told them that I didn’t have time. I did have some wonderful help from neigh­ boring high school boys who came and milked the cows morning and night. “Welly retired from farming in 1979. He had farmed for 31 years. He was chosen to be one of the first four farmers to be induct­ ed into the Michigan Farmers’ Hall of Fame. "Even after he retired, he helped John Jr. with the dairy farm and planted and tended a large garden. “At one time, when he and his brothers were still living at home. they, their father and neighborhood men got together to cut and put up ice from Gun and Stewart Lakes. The family had a small grocery in the front yard and sold ice. groceries and gas. They made ice cream and sold it on weekends. "I would not want to live some of those years over again, what with a husband, two young children, a very ill mother-in-law. a house, a garden and the farm to tend to. “I have been very active in the Bernard Historical Society, served as president and held other offices. When the museum is open I volunteer at least one afternoon a week, helping my sister. Donna Hayward, who spends every afternoon there. My two sisters and I go far afield to get fruit to can and freeze, thanks to Esther’s husband. Kenneth Kahler. “All of my brothers and sisters are still alive and we manage to get together for a curtain rods, kitchen utensils, cookware, dishes, silverware, and household tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers and saws. Rainer Frisbie, a KCC student in charge of the donation drive, said those who desire to do so can also make a cash donation or donate newly purchased items. "We want everybody to come." she said of the drive. Born Again was started by local resi­ dents Randy and Sandy Kozan. who oper­ ate the charity with their own funds, private donations, and some funding from the Barry Community Foundation and Barry County United Way. Clients arc referred to the agency by the Family Independence Agency and other so­ cial service agencies in the county. The charity has been able to provide a muchneeded service to those without the re­ sources to obtain their own furnishings, looal agencies say. 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P) Brian DeVries (IB) and Chris Rounds (OF, P) formed the nucleus of last year's JV team. Greg Bergeron (IF) joins the team as a transfer student. Other players expected to contribute are Mike Hubbard (DH), Josh Sanders (2B). Cody White (OF) and Josh Bailey (OF). Reil returns as the ace of the pitching staff Finding depth and consistency in pitching will be critical, according to new head coach Marsh Evans. This is Evans’ 18th year of coaching in baseball and his first head coaching assign­ ment since Manistee High School 16 years ago. He had served as the Saxon JV coach for the past 15 seasons. Joining the coach­ ing staff this year are Bernie Oom, a Michi­ gan High School Baseball Hall-of-Fame coach with 30 years of experience, and An­ drew Courtright, a four-year letterwinner for the Saxons. Crunch Time by Matt cowall ™ ... > - - < “Expectations arc high this year for the Saxon baseball program.’’ Marsh said. “De­ veloping a winning attitude is a point of emphasis, as well as working toward im­ provement and consistency. “Hitting has always been a trademark of Saxon baseball teams (but) hitting with men in scoring position is the trademark of champion teams. We’re also emphasizing improving our defense gamc-to-gamc. Of­ fense wins games, but defense wins cham­ pionships.” Like every Hastings team this year, the Saxons find themselves in a new league, having moved from the O-K White to the O-K Gold. “The 0-K Gold is a competitive baseball conference with established programs such as Wayland. Wyoming Park and Kenowa Hills.” Evans said. “Beating those teams will send a strong message to the league." Hastings won its season-opener last Thursday at Grand Rapids Christian. 8-6. The Saxons (1-0) have a 4 p.m. double­ header this Tuesday at Maple Valley before their home opener on Wednesday, a 4 p.m. doublcdip against Plainwell. Golf A young Hastings girls’ golf team enters its first season in the O-K Gold with no seniors and only three varsity players re­ turning from last year’s 11-4 squad that placed fourth in the O-K White and fifth at rcgionals. Returnees include junior Kristie Welton (an O-K White honorable mention Al I-Conference honoree), junior Courtney Oakland and sophomore Jill Jolley. The remaining varsity starter spots will be filled from a group that includes junior Olivia Parc’, sophomores Kristin Beckwith. Brittney Cinco. Jessica Falconer, Hilary Hutchins. Angie Jones. Sara Main. Rachael Wolfe, and Leah Wood, and freshmen Sarah Frantz. Dani Hodges. Amanda Hur­ less. Hailey Norton and Dannie Prough. Fourth-ycar coach Bruce Krueger knows his team needs seasoning, but he has been impressed by their chemistry, team spirit and enthusiasm. “The team is young and looking forward to more competitive experience,” Krueger said. The varsity opens play next Thursday. April 11 at Hastings Country Club against Wyoming Park. Caledonia and South Christian, both 2001 state qualifiers, are ex­ pected to be the favorites in the Gold this year. The junior varsity golf team will play 11 ma> «5s and tournaments in the O-K Spec­ trum league. Soccer Fourth-ycar Hastings varsity girls’ soc­ cer coach Dennis Argetsingcr is taking a wait-and-see approach toward the 2002 campaign. “Wc have a good bunch of kids,” Argetsingur said of this year’s learn. “They have great attitudes and arc very, very hard workers. “They should do pretty well, but wc won’t really know until wc start playing.” The Saxons kick off the season next Thursday. April 11 when they host O-K Gold opponent Sparta at 4 p.m. Unity Christian and South Christian arc tradi­ tional powers in the league. Top returnees for the Saxons arc seniors Erin Bradley (center mid), Liz Nida (sweeper), Ashlce Parc’ (outside back), Angie Eggers (goalie) and Stephanie Courtright, and junior Jenny Shaw (mid­ fielder). The team will count on contribu­ tions from junior defender Erin Fish, sophomores Margo Cooklin and Jami Shil­ ling, and freshman Debby Stevens. See SAXONS, continued on next page Non-travelers sing spring break blues This week, schools across the county arc out on spring break. If you’re a beneficiary of that schedule and you’re here now. reading this, spring break sucks. Sorry about that. Sorry about all your friends and neighbors who found a way to flee south or west or wherever. Maybe next year. I went on one spring break in my public school career, in eighth grade, with my best friend Steve, his parents, and his grandma. We rode to Florida in the back of his dad’s Econolinc van. Steve caught a 24-hour flu, and his impressive carsickness was the big story on the way down. In our first three hours in the state. I gave myself the worst sun­ burn of my life, and stayed up all night dousing myself with Bactine and glowing like a furnace. This was nothing like MTV had promised. Still, in spite of our decidedly un-hip circumstances, the trip improved from there, and I had a great time. Sure, I spilled a glass of water on Grandma one morning, star­ tling an entire restaurant with her shrieks, and on another day, she was temporarily con­ vinced I had stolen her therapeutic shoe (First of all, picture a cross between a Birkenstock sandal and a high-top sneaker. On top of that, she only had one! As wc searched the motel room, I couldn’t help but imagine my escape, hopping away in Grandma’s only high-top hippy hospital shoe). I kind of struck out on souvenirs, too. The only one I remember was an inkpen I inex­ plicably bought for — and actually gave tb — my dad. It said “Florida” on the side, and when you turned it upside down, somebody’s swimsuit fell off. I've never been good at gifts. Otherwise, the trip was a success. I assumed at the time that it was a sort of practice run to get ready for all the real spring breaks I’d have in high school. Ha. My parents, of course, didn’t want me to go on any real spring breaks. I played sports all year and only worked in the summer, so I never had any money in the spring. My parents wouldn’t have given me any even if they had it, and I spent all four of my high school spring breaks in L_A. California? Please. For the moping, frozen wretches abandoned in the Capital City every spring break, “LA." meant the Lansing Area, like this: “Hey. where're you goin’ for break?” “LA.” “Ooh, sorry." For some, a good spring break meant finding the perfect beachfront hotel. For me, a good spring break meant not having to shovel the driveway. Looking back, I think more of us were stuck at home than not; it only felt like every­ one got to go, and that was sour enough. I finally scratched that itch late in college, when three of us quit moping, pooled $200 and escaped from LA., driving west. Wc made it as far as Moab. Utah, and felt as free as the wind until wc had just enough dough left for gas to get back. That trip kindled a love affair with the American West I will never shake and knocked the ugly spring monkey off my back for good. So take heart, fellow spring break busts: There may be hope for you yet. By the way, the abbreviation for the Hastings Area is “HA.” Nothing funny about it. See you next week. BARLOW FLORIST DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK Hastings' 2002 varsity baseball team. Front row (from left): Mike Hubbard. Hobart Bunge. Ted Greentiekt. Enc Carpenter, Adam Reil. David Wilson. Joey Keller, Brandon Burke, Mgr. Annie Parker. Back row: Coach Marsh Evans. Cody White, Aaron Snider, Greg Bergeron, Chris Rounds, Dustin Bowman, Eli Schmidt. Josh Bailey. Brian DeVries, BJ Donnini, Josh Sanders, Asst. Coach Andrew Courtright, Asst. Coach Bernie Oom. Missing: Jeremy Shilling. Hastings' 2002 girts’ track team. First row (from left): Naomi Wada, Tamera Thompson, Emily Hoke. Niki Noteboom, Kathlyn Rounds, Catherine Fish. Second row: Stacey Buck, Brenda Westfall. Ashley DeLine. Mandi Becktel, Michelle Haines, Jaymee Campbell, Taylor Raymond, Lerin Avery. Third row: Coach Fred Hutchinson, Sarah Clevenger, Erin Dahn, Lisa Notebocm, Ni­ cole Shaw, Heather Rising, Kristin Lydy, Sarah Walker, Evelyn Roscoe, Asst. Coach Karl Schwartz. Missing: Stephanie Buck. BOSLEY PHARMACY 328 N. Michigan. Hastings "A Full Service Independent Pharmacy serving Hostings & Barry County" 118 S. lefferson, Hastings 945-5029 948-8000 945-3429 THE HASTINGS BANNER MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC FILLMORE EQUIPMENT & Christian Booh Store 109-111 W. 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Coach Bruce Krueger. Hastings' 2002 boys’ track team. First row (from left): Nick Sinclair, Miles Warren, Lucus Covey, Dan Slaughter, Zac Fulmer, Adrian Endsley, Nick Acker, Josh Wescott. Second row: Craig Laurie. Brian Doozan, Peter Gole. Beau Furrow, Jake Heuss, Cur­ tis Krallman, Brandon Schwartz. Jared Ford. Joel Maivtlle. Third row. John Coolidge, Bruce Carpenter. Nathan Selby, Matt Hoff­ man, Neil Moore, Rich Kesler, Derek Baldwin. Jordan Kimble. Fourth row: Coach Paul Fulmer, Randy Haire. Jeremy Smith, Joel Gibbons, Jeremy Miller. Brad Wentworth. Luke Selby. Fifth row: Kyle Makley, Mike Roslund, RJ Williams. John Bowling, Chris Donalds. Ricky Volosky. SAXONS, continued from previous page Boys’ Track The move to the O-K Gold means new territory for the Hastings boys’ track team and its coach, Paul Fulmer. “With the new conference, it’s hard to have an idea of how we will do,” Fulmer said. “We always have a goal to be in the top three teams.” The Saxons went 5-2 and placed third in the O-K White last year. This year, overall team depth is a con­ cern, but he squad will be strong in the field events. Zac Fulmer, Ricky Volosky, Chris Donalds and John Bowling all return to give the Saxons some punch in the shotput and discus. Jake Heuss (800 and 1600 meters) and sprinters Bruce Carpenter and Craig Laurie lead the runners. The Saxons look for good things from Paul Downing in the pole vault and sprint events, and from Joel Maiville in the sprints and long jump. Caledonia and Wayland figure to lead the pack in the Gold, and Hastings will get an earijr look at the Fighting Spots, who come to town for the Saxons’ home opener this Tuesday at 4 p.m. Hastings' 2002 boys' tennis team. First row (from left): Alex Kendall. Tyler Ful­ mer. Tim Steeby, Alex Larson. Eric Frith. Tom Girrbach, Josh Bemheisel. Second row. Andrew Mepham, Justin Selleck, Aaron Fortier. Noah Angetetti, Dan Hoff­ man. Paul Wanland, Michael Newsted. Third row: Kyle Bellgraph, Mark Vander Veen. Drew Richardson. Brent Chappelow, Dan Hodges. Brian Cottrell. Coach Rich Pohja. Girls’ Track The Saxon girls' track team is on the young side but boasts some established tal­ ent across the board. Sophomore Erin pahn leads a good group of sprinters, sophomore Kristin Lydy is the team’s top hurdler, and junior Niki Noteboom returns as a top high jumper. Other lop returnees include sophomores Lisa Noteboom and Mandi Becktel and senior Brenda Westfall. Senior Ashley DcLine and sophomore Nicole Shaw head up a deep group of throwep, and iunicu_^milv Hoke and sophomore Sarah Ctmnger lead a small but talented distance squad. Saxons win baseball opener The Hastings varsity baseball team opened the 2002 campaign with an 8-6 road win over Grand Rapids Christian last Thursday. Adam Reil turned in a gutty complete­ game pitching performance, striking out nine. Reil also led the team with two sin­ gles. The Saxons struck quickly with five runs in the top of the first, sparked by a two-run double from Aaron Snider. Christian an­ swered with two runs in the bottom of the inning, and closed to 5-4 with two more in the third. Hastings rallied for three runs in the fourth, with Greg Bergeron delivering a two-run triple. Reil and his defense did the rest to close out the win. Josh Bailey (two RBIs) and David Wil­ son each had a hit for the Saxons. Hastings (1-0) returns to action on Tues­ day with a 4 p.m. doubieheadcr at Maple Valley, while the Lady Saxons and Lions also square off in a doubledip on the soft­ ball diamond. Hastings' 2002 varsity girls’ soccer team. In front: Angie Eggers. Second row: Liz Nida. Stephanie Courtright. Debby Stevens. Amy Steele. Third row: Katrina Ja­ cobs. Molly Benningfield. Erin Fish. Sam Sleevi, Kathryn Safie. Margo Cooklin, Jami Shilling. Fourth row: Coach Dennis Argetsinger. Erin Bradley. Arica Newton. Emily Dreyer. Brianna Wescott. Jessica Ranguette. Ashlee Pare’. Betsy Acker. Mindy Colvin. Missing: Rachael Arias, Jenny Shaw. Key additions include sophomores Mi­ chelle Haines and Heather Rising, junior Tamera Thompson and senior Naomi Wada (sprinters/hurdlcrs), freshmen Taylor Ray­ mond, Kathlyn Rounds, Lcrin Avery and Sarah Walker (shotput/discus), and fresh­ man Catherine Fish, junior Stacey Buck and senior Stephanie Buck (distance). Head coach Fred Hutchinson worries about a lack of team depth in the running events, but the Saxons are heading into the season with a positive outlook. “We’re looking to do our best and im­ prove over the course of the season,” Hutchinson said. The Saxons don’t have the luxury of eas­ ing into their first O-K Gold season, host­ ing league-power Caledonia in their home opener this Tuesday at 4 p.m. Nine-year-old gymnast Mitchell Hamil­ ton of Nashville took first place in his class in all-around competition at the boys’ state meet in Detroit on Mar. 17. Hamilton, a member of Twistars Gym­ nastics Club in Lansing, topped the Class 6 competition for 7- to 9-ycar-olds with an all-around score of 5635. He was the Class 7 champion two years ago. In individual events, Hamilton placed first on the still rings with a 9.65. third on the floor with a 9.7, third on the high bar with a 93, fifth on the pommel horse with a 9.0, seventh on the parallel bars with a 935 and 10th on the vault with a 935. Hamilton has some big plans for this summer. He will attend a gymnastics camp at the University of Michigan and make a trip all the way to Finland to practice with Ed. Note: Preview information was un­ available for varsity softball and tennis. Look for the softball team photo in a future addition of The Banner. see SPORTS SHORTS, P PENNOCK HEALTHCARE SERVICES J 1009 W. Green St. Hastings^JI WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings ALLSTATE TOM SALINGUE AGENCY 131 W. State St. Hastings 948-2244 136 E State St. Hastings DR. DANIEL GOLE 945-4030 page 13 ----- WBCH WBCH "World's Best Country" 100.1 FM Hastings 945-3451 945-3967 BROWN'S CARPET ONE & CUSTOM INTERIORS NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS BOB’S GRILL & RESTAURANT 221 N. 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Hastings HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP KINGS ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES 133 E State Street. Hastings 130 W. State, Hastings 948-8001 945-9554 945-3484 945-4284 150 W Court St. Hastings 945-24OI PRINTING PLUS MON-FRI8:30-4:00 • SAT 8:30-1:00 ...in the Cray Born 1351 N. (M-43 Hwyl Hastings 945-9105 138 W. State St, Hastings 948-9884 Hometown Mortgage Specialists HODGES JEWELRY 122 W. State St, Hastings 948-2963 CREEKSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 1761 W. M-37 Hwy. Hastings 945-3888 HUNGRY HOWIE’S PIZZA 8 SUDS 945-5500 EDWARD JONES 945-3553 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apr.! 4. 2002 Delton-Kellogg Spring Sports Previews on Tuesday for their home opener against KVA foe Hackett, also at 4:30 p.m. Baseball Six starters return for Delton's varsity baseball team this season, including seniors Aaron Pinks (RF) and Zack Dudley (SS) and juniors Sieve Bourdo (P), Chris Gillfillan (CF) and Cory Newington (2B). Senior Jerred Dill (IB) is back from a tom ACL suffered as a junior and is pro­ viding excellent leadership, according to head coach Joe Charron. Sophomore Zac Gilbert, a transfer from Paw Paw, is a key addition at catcher. Charron and assistant coich Tim Latta are pleased with the team's pieparation. "We’re impressed with the team's hard work, dedication and senior leadership,” Charron said. “Our goal is to be a force in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this year." Pennfield, Galesburg-Augusta and Parchment are the teams to beat in the KVA. The Panthers will need to find con­ sistent pitching and focus on run produc­ tion to be successful, Charron said. The Panthers travel to Martin on Mon­ day before opening the conference slate at home against Hackett on Tuesday. Action on both days begins at 4:30 p.m. Boys’ Track In coach Fred Pesscll’s 30th season at the helm, the Delton boys’ track team looks to battle Kalamazoo Christian and Pcnnficld for the KVA title despite fielding a very young lineup. Last year's team went 9-2 and finished second in the KVA. The Panthers arc again powerful in the distance events, led by senior standout Kyle Williams. Williams, an All-State performer in cross county last fall, placed fifth in the slate in the 1600 meters last year and was the league champ in the 3200. He’ll also run the 800. Other solid returnees are seniors Jeff Erb (hurdles, sprints). Derrick Hammond (pole vault), Jake Young (high jump, long jump). Tim Harris (400). Bill Roberts (distance) and Jamie Springer (sholput, discus), junior Jason Erb (pole vault, hurdles), and sopho­ mores Evan Williams (distance), John Er­ ickson (distance), Kris Oglcsbce (400). Delton-Kellogg's 2002 boys' track team. First row (from left): Josh Anderson. Ron Barringer. Tyler Brownell. Todd Champion, Brandon Davis, Aaron Downs. Clay Drewyor. William Elliott, Jason Erb. Jeff Erb. John Erickson. Second row: Ron Gale. Bran­ don Garrison. Brad Goldsworthy. Derrick Hammond. CJ Hasman. Tony Johnson. Mike Kabel. Kyle Kucharek. Min Ho Lee. Third row: Brandon Lester. Mark NeSmith. Joe Nielson. Juan Nieto. Kris Oglesbee. Andrew Ouding, Bill Roberts, Kevin Rook, Adam Rouse. Fourth row: Eric Ryan. Eric Salisbury. Dan Schwarzer. Tom Sigler. Chris Smith. Jamie Springer. Brandon Timmons, Kee­ gan Tustin. Evan Williams. Kyle Williams. Jake Young. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Soccer Delton’s varsity girls’ soccer team fin­ ished a game above .500 last year at 10-9, and the Panthers hope to keep climbing in 2002. “Last year was our first winning season,” Delton coach Paul Harter said. “We look to build on that.” The Panthers are a young team. Shannah Fisher, a sophomore midfielder, will lead the charge. A large group of freshman may end up with varsity playing time before the season is over. While the team lacks experience, Harter says desitc is their greatest asset, and he wants the team ready by the KVA Tourna­ ment that begins on May 13. Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett are the favorites in the conference. The Panthers play their home opener on Monday at 5 p.m. against Lakewood, then travel to Maple Valley on Wednesday for a 4:30 p.m. game with the Lions. Delton-Kellogg’s 2002 varsity girts' soccer team. Front row (from left): Coach Paul Harter, Misty Jones, Ashley Chilton (Capt.), Shannah Fisher (Capt.), Angie Poteet, Whitney Knollenburg. Casey Peavey. Julia Dare. Asst. Coach Drew Chap­ ple. Back row: Courtney Chapple, Carolin Humphrey. Leslie Storteboom. Alicia McIntyre. Jill Roberts. Jessie Johncock. Jessie Searles. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Third row: Heather Dybalski. Amanda Vanderploegh. Melissa Sage. Kristin Wilfinger, Christina Fleser, Angie Booth. Fourth row: Suzie Wilhelms, Steph Wolthius, Sam Carey. Jessica VanOosten. Chelsea Stevens. Andrea Broomly. Missing: Christina Charron. Jamie Holroyd, Erin Sutton. Amanda Hammond. Asst. Coach Aaron Tabor. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Softball The Delton varsity softball team is an­ other inexperienced squad, with senior Re­ becca Farrell the only returning starter from the 2001 team that went 6-8 in the KVA. Juniors Margo Lutz (IF) and Jen Glenn (IF, P, C) will help to bolster the new lineup. Seniors Meghan Osgood, Corey Searles and Erin Smeal, juniors Ashley Furrow, Heather Harville and Diana Merlau, and sophomores Roxann Huisman and Leandra Tracy rour.d out the team. Experience can only come with time, but Panther coach Kelly Yoder likes the foun­ dation the players are building. “They show desire, dedication, and they’re hard workers," Yoder said. “Our goal is to improve every game and finish in the middle of the pack in the KVA.” The leader of the conference pack this year is Kalamazoo Christian. The Panthers open the season at Martin on Monday at 4:30 p.m., then turn around Fall Creek's Live Entertainment! Delton-Ketlogg s 2002 varsity softball team. First row (from left): Roxann Huis­ man. Jen Glenn, Margo Lutz. Leandra Tracy. Ashley Furrow. Second row: Asst. Coach Christy NeSmith. Corey Searles. Erin Smeal. Diana Merlau, Rebecca Far­ rell. Heather Harville, Coach Kelly Yoder. Missing: Meghan Osgood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tony Johnson (400) and Mark NeSmith (sprints). Dale Grimes is the assistant coach. The Panthers open this season next Thursday at 4:15 p.m. in Vicksburg. Their home opener is April 18 at 4:30 p.m. Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them the Hastings BANNER. On Tip Features This Week.. • Doeble Diamond APRIL 6 •Warsteiner 9PM • 1AM To subscribe call 945-9554. against Comstock. Girls’ Track Delton girls' track coach Jim Gibson al­ ways believes in his teams, and they have a habit of rewarding his faith. “I always think wc have a chance at a league title.” Gibson said, entering his 19th season as coach. "We’ve won (the KVA) or finished second in 14 out of my 18 years here. The kids work hard and coaching them is always fun." The Panthers were 9-2 overall last year, placing second in the KVA with a 6-1 mark. They finished in the top 10 in the rc- Jimmie Stagger Delton-Kellogg's 2002 varsity baseball team. First row (from left): Alex Latta. Co­ de Latta. Steve Bourdo. Tyler Blacken. Cory Newington. Jerred Dill. Second row: Coach Tim Latta. Zac Gilbert, Lucia Barbosa. Mike Insalata, Aaron Pinks. Chris Gillfillan. Zack Dudley. Matt Dameffel. Dustin Pash. Coach Joe Charron. gion. Top returnees from that team arc sopho­ more Shanna Tamminga (high jump, long jump, sprints), senior Angie Booth (throws), junior Lauren Cooper (distance) and sophomore Nicole Kotrba (sprints). Junior Monique Hoyle (middle distance) and freshmen Alex Alaniz (hurdles, sprints), Ashley King (hurdles), Kristin Wilfinger (400) and Katie Johncock (dis­ tance) are expected to boost the lineup. Thanks to you Barry County. 194,000 lbs. of Must be 21 after 9:00pm Daily Lunch Specials $4?9 Delton-Kellogg’s 2002 girts' track team. First row (from left): Deb Welker, Katie Johncock. Katie Parmenter. Johanna Lundgren. Monique Hoyle. Lauren Cooper, Alex Alaniz. Nicole Kotrba. Shanna Tamminga, Kortni Matteson. Second row: Asst. Coach Rick Williams. Janelle Tolhurst, Natasha Tamminga. Jess.e Sinclair, Nicole eleven. Ashley King. Steph Morrow. Lyndsey Miller. Coach Jim Gibson’ 7th place at the Junior Division , of the Illinois State Wrestling Tournament 201 S. Jefferson St. Hastings 616-945-0100 Open Daily at 11 a.m. DELTON POLE BUILDING CHAPPLE REALTY INC. 10036 M-43. Delton 338 Grove St. IM-431 Delton 623-3300 623-4058 SAJO’S PIZZA SMITH & DOSTER 115 Maple. Delton 623-5270 DELTON FAMILY MEDICINE JIMMY'S CARPET SALES-SERV1CE-INSTALLAT1ON 11275 Sprague Rd. Delton 118 E Orchard. Delton 623-5521 623-5934 I BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton 623-5115 food were delivered to our residents through the Food Bank of South Control Uichigan. United Way, The Way Barry County Cares. Community by Community GO GO AUTO PARTS INC. 7709 Kingsbury Rd, Delton "This is one of the most athletic teams I’ve seen." Gibson said. “It will be the coaches* job to turn this into track athleti­ cism. “This team has j* good attitude, a good work ethic, and is goal-oriented. Other than two athletes rehabbing from ACL surgery, I don't see any weaknesses at this point. “Wc stress program as well as season, and all 35 of our athletes are important to our success. I feel we’ve had the success we’ve had because of the whole team buy­ ing in.” Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw will battle Delton for KVA supremacy. The Panthers open this season next Thursday at 4:15 p.m. in Vicksburg. Their home opener is April 18 at 4:30 p.m. against Comstock, and Delton hosts a regional meet on May 17. “I feel fortunate to be working with (boys coaches) Fred Pesscll and Dale Grimes," Gibson said. "Both arc excellent coaches and people. I’ve learned a lot from both. And to have assistants the caliber of See PANTHERS, contd. next pg. NAP’S ACE HARDWARE Licensed Electrical Contracting Cloverdale. Michigan 623-2775 623-5381 DELTON BODY SHOP DELTON FLORAL 114 N Grove St. IM-431 Delton M-43, Delton 10120 S. Wall Lake Rd IM-43) Delton CLOVERDALE GENERAL STORE & STORAGE 623-5521 623-5261 623-5353 DELTON HARDWARE, RENTAL & OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT TRAVERSE BAY LOG HOMES JILL HUMPHREYS STEELE of West Michigan I 511 W. State St. Hastings 948-3720 t Cloverdale. Michigan 623-2994 102 N. Grove. Delton 8929 Margery Dr. Delton Attorney al Law Northtown Center 10125 S. M-43 Suite 14. Delton 623-5455 • 623-4099 623-4548 623-4775 BRAD COEBEL CUSTOM BUILDER. INC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 4. 2002 - Pag^3 named honorable mention. SPORTS SHORTS, from Pg. u the Finnish National Team. Hamilton's coach, Juha Tanskancn. was once a mem­ ber of Finland's team. Hamilton practices year-round, currently hitting the gym four days a week for threcto four-hour sessions each time. His parents arc Alan and Julie Hamilton of Nashville. Three Lakewood varsity volleyball play­ ers were named to Class B All-State teams by the Michigan Volleyball Coaches Asso­ ciation (MVCA). Senior setter Ashley Frost was named to the second team, senior middle hitter Beth Lodema was named to the third team, and senior middle hitter Linsey Buche was Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg senior Brian Yeazel received honorable mention All-State basketball honors in Class B for his efforts on the hardwood this season. Hastings product Matt Bradley is in his senior season with the Hope College tennis team. The two-lime letterwinner has com­ piled a 6-3 record at No. 4 singles and a 7-2 mark at No. 2 doubles so far this season. The Flying Dutchmen are 1-0 in the M1AA after an 8-1 win over Calvin, and 6-4 over­ all after going 2-3 on their spring trip. The local auto racing season is revving up, with the official opening night at Kala­ mazoo Speedway on April 13. Several local drivers are expected to compete this season. including Ken Warner (#5). Ron Finkbeiner (#25) and Bob Holley (#71) in Super Late Models, Brian Bergakker (#12) and Dan Hubbell (#32) in Limited Late Mod­ els. and John Termeer (#25) in Factory Stocks. The first race at Kalamazoo Speed­ way is the 300-lap Spring Fling on April 7. Hastings runner Stephen Wright is in fi­ nal preparations to run the Boston Mara­ thon on April 15. Nasty weather disrupted some of his training schedule, but Wright thinks he'll be as ready as he can be. “You don't know how a marathon will go until you’re running it,” he said. “My training has gone better in the last month or sp since tile weather improved. 1 got 20 miles in last Saturday, and I’m starting to feel like I'm in marathon shape.’’ BOWLING SCORES Senio.- Citizens Bowling -Attention­ Senior Citizens Bow ling League has cancelled this week due to the funeral of Dean Stuart.Our fun dav will be Friday, April 12. #1 Senior 75-45; Friends 73-47; Butterfingers 73-47; Sun Risers 70-50; Weiland 68-52; Jesiek 67-53; Rus's Harem 67-53; M-M's 66-54; 4-B's 64-56; Pin Pals 64-56; Woodmansee 64-56; Girrbach's 56.5; 63.5King Pins 57.5-62.5; Early Risers 57-63; Hall's 54-66; Kuempel 51.5­ 68.5; Schlachter's 39.5-80.5. Women’s High Game - Y Markley 162; R. Murphy 162; R. Murphy 158; N. Bechtel 161; S. Merrill 161; G. Otis 173; C. Stuart 180; M. Wieland 170; M. Maison 162; G. Denney 170; J. Kasinsky 202; P. Snyder 171; H. Service 168; Y. Cheeseman 182; G. Scobey 157; G. Gasper 198 Women's High Series - G. Otis 451; G. Otis 510; C. Stuart 504; M. Wieland 490; M. Matson 473; G. Denny 452; J. Kasinsky 495; H. Service 49; Y. Cheeseman 474; G. Gasper 502. Men’s High Game - G. Forbey 159; D. Stuart 157; N. Thaler 209; R. Wieland 224; G. Yoder 200; B. Terry 233; R. Boniface 23; J. Keller 162; B. Brandt 167; L. Brandt 167; L. Brandt 179; I. VandenBerg 169; W. Brodock 200: B. Mallkoote 156: D. Edwards 190: J. Beckwith 169; M. Schondelmayer 162; R. Bonnema 164; K. Schantz 185; W. Birman 196; D. Hart 196; D. Walker 203. Men’s High Series • W. Woodmansee 463; N. Thaler 529; R Wieland 510; G. Yoder 532; B. Terry 645; R. Boniface 562; J. Keller 452; I Brandt 474; W. Brodock 512; D. Edwards 543; R. Nash 450; M. Schondelmayer 450; K. Schantz 476: W. Birman 500; D. Hart 550; D. Walker 526. Recreation #3 The Krunchers 30; Freeport Elevator 29; Hastings Bowl 27 and Kevin’s Kronies 26. High Games & Series - C. Alexander 522; K. Phenix 515; M. Manin 224-556; B Barkhuff 219-532; S. Anger 508; D. Lamben 555; G. Mesecar Jr. 556; J. Cook Jr. 235-220-644; H. Wattles 212-585. Tuesday Mixed Hastings City Bank 34-18; TVCCU 32.5­ 19.5; Plumb’s 33-19; Consumers Concrete 32-20; Allstate 30-22; Viking 25-27; Yan­ kee Zephyr 15.5-35.5; Bye 5-47. Men's High Games & Series - R. O’Keefe 215; D. Blakely 223-609; G. House 223; D. Jones 199; J. Maurer 186; M. Christiansen 174; D. Morgan 552; D. Thompson 233-552. Women's High Games & Series - J. Steely 156; V. Scobey 169; R. Burch 191­ 492; B. Norris 174; J. Clements 194. Monday Mixers Dewey’s Auto Body 78; Freeport Body Shop 71; Tracy’s Day Care 70.5; Rowdie Giris 68.5; B & R Testing 59.5; Ball Busters 55; Hastings Bowl 53; Gutter Gals 49.5; Girrbach’s 49. High Games & Scries - D. James 181­ 475; J. Stump 127-347; A. Hoffman 136­ 377; H. Service 194-519; T. Waller 152­ 370; T. Case 158; B. Gibson 148-355; C. Beckwith 189; D. Larsen 192-490; R. Shapley 204-516; D. Fechner 146-394; A. Larsen 181-500; L. Rorye 151-398; D. Mays 191-484; V. Carr 190; D. Kelley 181­ 506; M. Matson 177-472. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 77 1/2; Who’s Up 68 1/2; Threesome 67 1/2; Hastings Bowl 65; Brown & Sons 57; King Pins 56 1/2; Middle Lakers 54; Just Us 52; Tweety & the Gang 48. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 223-613; S. Merrill 193-527; O. Gillons 188-511; L. Miller 168-464; B. Miner 167-449; S. Lambert 161-422; B. Hard 146-329; M. Hodges 170;S. Teunessen 166; S. Swinkunas 174; J. Rabley 155; V. Brown 139; S. Cooley 123. Men’s Good Games and Series - J.R. Haynes 185-509; C. Haywood 165-443; C. VanHooten 200. Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 80-36; Pet World 72-44; B. C. Transit 68.5-47.5; Hastings Bowl 60.5- 55.5; B & R Testing 58-58; Coleman Agency/Hastings 56-60; Stefano's Pizza 53.5- 62.5; Shamrock Tavern 50-66; Richies 50-66; Cedar Creek Groc. 50-66; Mill’s Landing 49.5-66.5; Millers Exc. 48-68. High Games and Series - D. Curtis 151; C. Curtis 137; B. Reed 120; C. Gates 145; S. Snider 163; D. McMacken 138; C. Cooper 194; S. Greenfield 169; T. Loftus 169; J. Wyant 161; C. Burpee 168; T. Daniels 199-577; J. Conger 171; P. Fisher 171; T. Hendrick 133; G. Potter 158; N. Bechtel 174; C. Hurless 170; T. Soya 172; C. Nichols 180, L. Apsey 181; A. Kerley 203-545; T. Pennington 192; C. Hayward 178; L. Perry 164; P. McLaughlin 179. Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 80-t0; Seeber's 74.5­ 45.5: Hair Care 71 -49; Mace Pharmacy 65­ 55; Eye & Ent 65-55: Railroad St. Mill 67­ 58; Girrbach’s 60.5-59.5. Good Games - R. Murphy 172; T. Christopher 171; D. Seeber 170; D. Keller 167; E. Dunham 209; E. Ulrich 174-470: R. Murray 181-437; L. Dawe 163-445; N. Bechtel 181; R. Kuempel 181; K. Beeker 196-545; R. Murphy 172; B Maker 156­ 445; T. Christopher 171. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 65.5-42.5; Hamilton Excavating 63-45; Bennett Industries 57­ 51; Kent Oil & Propane 49-59; Railroad Street Mill 48.5-59.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 41-67. Good Games and Series - S. Dunham 160; N. Potter 159-431; K. Fowler 193-494; I. Hamilton 180-167; S. Drake 174-479; G. Potter 189-469; D Coencn 150-391; P. Britten 156: C. Hurless 158-427; J. Pettengill 152-403; N. Ulrich 146-374; L. Elliston 202-524; E. Ulrich 171: B. Hathaway 172; T. Christopher 214-538. Sunday Night Mixed Troublemakers 76; Friends 72 1/2; Thee Froggers 70; 4 Horsemen 67 1/2; Red Dog 67; Thunder Alley 63 1/2; Sunday Snoozers 62; Pinheads 61; All 4 Fun 58: Happy Hookers 58; Lacey Birds 50 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - K Becker 201-571; V. McLeod 184-519; C. Barnum 193-484; A. Hubbell 170-169; B. Cantrell 167-457; K. Stenberg 160431; L. Boze 157415; L. Rentz 140431:3. Huss 133-347; D. Bartimus 217; E. Hammontree 191; M. Simpson 190; J. Buckner 182: J. Rabley 159. Mens High Games and Series - E. Behmdt 251-653; J Smith 253-632; M. Eaton 236-607: B Miller 221-575; C. Shook 201-558; D Dutcher 203-570; B. Kirby 205-555; M. Rabley 166413; J. Bartimus 201; B. Allen 179; R. Boze 174; M. McLeod 173. PANTHERS, contd. from previous pg. Rick Williams and Aaron Tabor is invalu­ able to our success.” Williams is in his 13 season with Gibson and works with the distance runners and the jumpers. Tabor has worked with the pro­ gram on and off for six years, coaching throwers. Williams coaches girls’ basket­ ball m the fall and Tabor coaches wrestling in the winter. “(Williams and Tabor) are knowledge­ able in the sport and their events,” Gibson said. “Both arc head coaches of other sports and bring a lot to the table. Our program would not be where it is without them.” Free throws earn area man $500 from Dreisbach Motors Daniel Wolf (right) accepts congratulations — and a $500 check — from Eric Dreisbach (left) as the winner of the third-annual Dreisbach Motors March Mad­ ness Basketball Shootout at Hastings High School on Monday night. The contest was open to all of Dreisbach's auto sales customers from the month of March. Wolf hit both of his tree-throw attempts to beat out 12 other registered contestants for the $500. then had one shot from halfcourt to try to win a grand prize of $20,000. Wolfs halfcourt attempt had perfect arc and distance, but he missed it to the left. NOTICE MONTHLY - COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP The Department of Public Services municipal worx crews will once again be providing the residents of the City of Hastings with a monthly compostable yard debris pickup. Residents are asked to limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves. Howers, small limbs and brush. Ail brush and limbs placed out for pickup shall be limited to 6 inches in diameter or less. 4 feet in length or less, and shall be bundled for easy handling. Larger brush and bushes may be taken by residents to the City's material storage yard on West State Road located west of Riverside Cemetery on the following Saturday mornings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.April 6, April 20, May 11, May 25, June 15, June 29. July 13. July 27. August 17. August 31. September 14. September 28. October 5 and October 19. 2002. Materials must originate from property located within the City of Hastings and be pre-approved by the attendant present at the site before depositing any material. All loose debris (grass, leaves, flowers, etc.) placed out for pickup shall be contained in Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable mate­ rial used to contain the yard debris is acceptable and will not be pickup up. Residents should place the material to be picked up immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. The monthly compostable yard debris pickup is scheduled to begin on Monday. June 3. 2002. and continue through October on the following dates. Monday. July 1; Monday. August 5; Tuesday. September 3; and Tuesday. October 1. 2002. We anticipate that the monthly pickup will take approximately three (3) days to complete each month Residents who miss the scheduled pickup may take their yard waste to the dumpster behind the City's Maintenance Garage located at 301 East Court Street at any time, or the City's material storage yard located on West State Road at the posted times. There shall not be any compostable yard waste allowed to be placed anywhere with­ in the City's right-of-ways at any time until the Friday before the scheduled pickup. Residents placing material within the City’s nght-of-ways before the scheduled pickup times will be given notice to remove it until the appropriate time of the next scheduled pickup Any questions regarding the scheduled pickup times, drop-off sites, or conditions for collection of the compostable yard waste should be directed to Tim Girrbach. Director of Public Services, at Hastings City Hall located at 201 East Slate Street, 616-945-2468. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 12, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. All Board members present. County Commissioner Neil. Deputy Niewenhuis. two guests Minutes approved, reports from treasurer, deputy, commissioner, clerk, and supervisor received Approved 2002 contract with YMCA Opened SEP-IRA pension plan with Robert Knapp at Edward Jones Amended budget in capitol outlay category Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8:10. Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (4/4) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE No. 2022-23387-DE Estate of ELIZABETH G THOMAS. Deceased. Date of birth: 5-31-1910. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Elizabeth G. Thomas, who lived at 1421 Causey Court. Sanibel. Florida, (ted October 30. 2001 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Daniel R. Thomas, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan and the named proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this robce. March 29. 2002 PhihpM. Idema (P15328) 300 McKay Tower Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 458-1075 Daniel R. Thomas 4270 England Dnve Shelbyville. Ml 49344 (616) 672-7749 (4/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard F. Tinkler and Shiriey A Tinkler (original mort­ gagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 11. 2000, and recorded on March 17. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as May 1.2001. among Credit­ Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Ace Securities Corp.. Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association. C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001-CB2. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 13. 2001. which was recorded on August 20. 2001, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY AND 26/100 dollars ($77.3 '0-26). includ­ ing interest at 10.600% per annum Under the power of sJe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1 and 2 of Block 8 of H J. Kenfield s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, accoromg to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated April 4. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200212157 Mustangs-B (5/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU APE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer (ongmal mortgagors> to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee dated May 8. ’.998 and recorded on May 18. 1998 tn Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded on July 26. 2001 in Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company Of California. N A. As Custodian Or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 16/100 dollars ($101.056 16). including interest at 9.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m. on May 2. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot No 13 of Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on page 1 Also Lot No 32 of Shore Acres Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118329 Stailons (4/18) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAIN! ' WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lenny L. Gajeski (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 7. 2000, and recorded on March 8. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Midfirst Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated October 8,2001. which was recorded on November 26.2004. in Barry County Records, on whiph mortgage there-is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 00/100 dollars ($88,662.00). including inter­ est at 8.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in satd mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on April 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 2-3 of Lot 108 of the city, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber A ol plats, on Page 1 being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors herein by deed being recorded simultaneously herewith; this being a purchase money mortgage given to secure the purchase price ol the above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: March 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200213265 Gators (4/11) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public heanng concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map will be held on Wednesday. April 17. 2002. commenc­ ing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, m bnef, the follow­ ing: Consideration of the application ol Family Tree Medical Associates for rezomng of property locat­ ed at 1480 W. Green St., known as Parcel *08-13-013-026-00 Described as RUTLAND TWP COM WHERE M-43 A 37 CROSSES E LINE SEC 13-3-9. TH 2 204 9 FT S 215 3 FT. TH E 246 FT. TH N 139 FT TO M-43. TH N 72 DEG 46 W 257 56 FT TO BEG This properly ts currently zoned as *C-4' COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT The applicant seeks rezomng to the -C2' COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zomng Map and Zomng Ordinance are available and may be examined by the genera! public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and’or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recom­ mendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly..either at or following the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public heanng to individuals with disabilities, individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed betow All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments ROBIN McKENNA. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 4. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMILY DIVISION OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Fite Number 02-095-DO HON. JUDGE FISHER LORI WALKER. Plaintiff. THOMAS WALKER. Defendant At a session of said Court held in the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan, on March 26. 2002 PRESENT: THE HON JAMES FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE i Defendant is being sueo hy P ainbfl in this court for an action for Divorce 2. The Defendant must hie a>> answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before Apnl 10. 2002 3. If the Defendant fails to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint that was filed in this case 4 A copy of this order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks 5 The Publisher shall provide Plaintiff with an Affidavit of Publishing within five days from the last date of publication March 26. 2002 Richard H. Shaw. Judge (4/11) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Brian J. Holben and bsa M. Holben (ongmal mortgagors) to Pnonty Mortgage Corp . Mortgagee, dated June 24, 1999. and recorded on Ji*y 19. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 1999. which was recorded on December 17.1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 60/100 dollars ($91,500.60). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on May 2. 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: Lot 8. Block 45 of the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed m Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. Barry County Records. The redemptton penod shall be 6 month(s) irom the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: March 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: StaHions 246-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200114431 Stalltons (4/18) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 02-144-00 Court Address 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Plaintiff Juanita Louise Kelley 5718 Long Lake (Winan s Drive) Dowling, Ml 49050 v Defendant Larry Milton Kelley 430 East Avenue Duncan. AZ 85534 TO: Larry Milton Kelley IT IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a judgment of divorce. You mjst file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or belcre May 3. 2002 It you fail to do so, a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case A copy of this order shall be published once each week m Hastings Banner for three consec­ utive weeks, and proof of publication shaiI be filed in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Larry Kelley at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of tfn last pubbcaboc. and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Date 322/02 . James H Fisher. Judge (4/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham, AKA David G Wickham, and Jill Wickham, AKA Jill A. Wickham ll/W and Mane Alta Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comehca Bank, Mortgagee, dated October 13, 1999. and recorded on May 22, 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 34/100 dol­ lars ($164255.34), including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p_m.. on May 9. 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The West 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Sectton 26. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: -March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fa ms Ml 48025 Fite *200016620 Hawks (4/25) Qt’s oJlme for a Good Qteakf 14-0z N.Y. Strip Steak $15.95 • 8-oz. Top Sirloin Steak *8.95 £ake Odessa G3SVZ70 The 35th Antiquarian Book and Paper Show will be held at the Lansing Center Sunday. April 7. from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Maps, genealogy papers, books, histories and items one could not imagine in the paper line will be on sale by many vendors. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. April 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. David McCord of Ionia will be the speaker. His focus will be on antique farm tools and equipment. This meeting is open to any visitors. This is a barrier-free meeting place. The society had an open house last Saturday at the Depot/Museum. The next open house will be Saturday. April 27. Mike McCartney was the host last week. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. April 13. at Lake Manor. This is a free meeting open to visitors. Sharon Carlson of Western Michigan University will speak on materi­ als available at the archives of the universi­ ty. On the following week, there will be a research field trip to visit the archives. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission will sponsor a dinner dance Saturday evening at Cunningham Acres, featuring music by the Lucky Charms Band. Call for reservations. On Sunday. April 14. the Lakewood Ambulance crew and auxiliary will host their monthly public dinner at Cunningham’s Acre. They will be serving Swiss steak, ham. saurkraut and kiclbasa from noon until 3 p.m. On Friday the Ionia Home. Sport and Garden Show will be held on the Ionia fair­ grounds in the merchants’ building near M­ 66. This will begin at 6 p.m. Friday and run ali day Saturday and on Sunday until 4 p.m. The VFW will hold its monthly flea mar­ ket. craft and bake sale Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13. The Weekender published by the Ionia Sentinel has its lead article this week writ­ ten by Bill Steenwyk of the MSU Extension Service. His second job with extension services in the USA was in Barry County, working chiefly with soils. Now he is director for Ionia County overseeing several phases of Extension. Michael Armstrong of Lake Odessa is listed as a surviving son of Thomas Armstrong Sr. of Texas, formerly of Rockford, who died at age 75 Ma?ch 23. A unique concert was held at Central United Methodist Church, sponsored by the youth fellowships of‘he host church Friday. March 22. Band director David McQueen of Lakewood High School was on hand and he introduced e^efrof the dozen numbers of the program. All the performers had earned “I" ratings at solo and ensemble festival earlier in the month, so these were top notch students in music. The program ranged from a bass clarinet duet, a saxo­ phone trio, a trumpet solo, piano duet by Laura Poortenga and Ryan Werdon, a quar­ tet of wind instruments, a brass quintet and then a sextet. Then came forth stacks of big black plastic garbage containers, which depleted the stocks of Wal-Mart and Kmart. The percussion instructor is Austin Zeno, who knows how to get a Latin beat. He and all the percussion students then performed with their drumsticks on the bases of those plastic containers with an intensity that showed in their facial expressions. What a performance! Well over a hundred people attended and enjoyed the music and the fellowship over cold drinks and tasty goodies provided by the host group. A collection was taken to benefit the band program. The printed pro­ Comer of South Jefferson & K) SPIRITS | Court St., Hastings • 948-4042 Fa* 616-945-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Haatinga OPEN HOUSE SUN APRIL r- • 2-4 PM > MVnartPocjartBr J to sr -xm w? tw U to 5107 WADE ST. ■ CALEDONDIA MAINTAINENCE FREE LIVING OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUN APRIL T- • 2-4 PM 0* Ul! SDtXO» ’ i**’ i— tn rari »a .xx--i 12 -w< rc 158 LEACH LAKE • HASTINGS SUN., APRIL T- • 2-4 PM r > Or*• '•? 1-*. I PRIVATE LAKE FHO/VF 2587 IMO ME LAKE ODESSA NEW LISTING grams. which listed each of the performers and their music titles, also had the words of Psalms 150 for inspiration. This first-lime event gave family members and friends an opportunity to hear these students in solo or small group performances in a place with fine acoustics. Several churches held Maundy Thursday services last week with communion served al all of them. Some had a Sedar meal. Then on Friday, the Lakewood Community came together at Central UMC for Good Friday services, which was very well attended. The chancel choir sang. Messages were brought by Rev. Roberta Schaeffer of Woodgrove Christian Parish and by Rev. Timothy Perrien of Zion Lutheran. Others taking part were Kathleen Smith, of Woodland, now pastor at Freeport UMC. Rev. Ben Ridder of Christian Reformed, Rev. Todd Balzloff, of Lake Odessa Church of the Naznrene and Rev. Curtis Jensen of Lakewood UMC. Tom and Jackie Gilliland are home from North Carolina and so are the Bob Shoemakers from Florida. Jerry and Betty Bennett arrived from Texas. We will expect a steady flow of southern sojourners to be arriving home in the next month. Betty McMillen is in San Diego visiting her Pancakes, eggs, sausage & pure maple syrup milk & coffee / Jk ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT! Donations at the door I'JL 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Lakewood retirees made up half the attendance at the March 21 MSSP meeting. WOTV education reporter Wendell Edwards chats with retired educators Maxine Smalley and Peg Christopher and (right) Ward VanLaanen. Annual Alto Fireman s - Includes potato, vegetable & Texas toast No tenderizers, no additives, no chemicals—just 100% USDA Choice beef! Lakewood High School percussionists beat a lively rhythm at the March 22 con- OMR-i at the Alto Fire Station j IRVING TOWNSHIP Notice of Special Public Hearings On April 10. the annual budget meeting will be held at 7:00 p m Immediately foltowing at 720 p m will be a public heanng for the creation of an Official industrial Facility District for the follow­ ing properties That part of the Northwest 1/4. Sectton 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 1. thence North 90*00' East 2177 46 feet along the North line of Sectton 1; thence South 00*2C East 303.75 feel TWW-017 - Cartton Itop.. HWngt Schoo* • Cory too toOoom y«r wto home we garage on MapcrtKMtfi late Pnvaaorve and 80 ft oriMIroni Wat mtottnad home nvutoa tem Minnga Real____________ MMMtoiya*. PAVED ROAD FRONTAGE luuoo jTw-Ms ■ rmwigi rwp and smoon I I Ml 15* acre buking tta tvang on M-791 I1 mte MM at M-37 ReaaonaM tMTOOMI | and pro lor you JMm W SIMM | SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION to the place of beginning of this descnption, thence South 00’20' East 250 52 feet, thence North 89’46' East 355 44 feet, thence North 8*02' East 243 5 feet, thence North 88’50' West 391 0 feet to the place of beginning A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 1. which lies North B9-2330* East 2177 46 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 1. thence North 89’2330- East 126 55 feet, thence South 44’20'30- East 438 50 feet thence North 82 43 30' West 37 80 feet thence North 89’26'30West 391 feet, thence North. 00’56-30* West 303 75 feet to the point of beginning. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan Then at 7.40 the regular monthly township meeting will occur All meetings will be at the Irving Township Hall al 3425 Wing Rd Kathee Pierce Irving Township Supervisor daughter. Delores McMillen, before she makes her return trip from Florida. The concert at St. Edward’s Family Center March 24 was attended by scores of people. Likely the church could not have held the number who attended. The vocal music by the Lakewood Area Choral Society was thrilling as usual, with a fine performance. The program was embell­ ished by the piano artistry of Linda Geiger Smith who playcu works by Chopin and four composers of more modem time. She is a Lakewood graduate, daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Geiger of Lake Odessa, a graduate of CMU with a bache­ lor’s degree, of U. of Calif, with her mas­ ter’s degree and is an alumna of the University of Washington, where she earned her doctor of musical arts degree. She has studied with notable masters of the keyboard. She has taught at Pacific University in Oregon for 13 years and has made appearances at several other western universities. Easter dawned bright and clear despite the early date and the weather predictions. Local churches were full and hosted visi­ tors of local families. Al Central UMC the service began with a brass trio accompany­ ing the opening hymn. The players were Kallic Walker, Ashley Barcroft. Andrew Ferris. The children’s choir sang, the bell choir played the prelude and the chancel choir sang. The theme was celebration with children given noisemakers to use at appointed limes in the service. The fellow­ ship and caring committee hosted coffee hour. Pictures from the October 125th anniversary was distributed. The picture was of the entire congregation in front of the church and on the two sets of steps. The photographer had even climbed a ladder to gci the best angle from across the street. Among the guests were the James Valentine family of Lowell. Enough progress has been made on the Second Avenue drain project that there is a passable track for one car to go on Fourth Street for people to reach their driveways. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church has postponed its meeting for this month one week to accom­ modate their members who are still in Florida. On April 17. they will entertain ladies of the Vermontville Fellowship here. There was an Easter egg hunt for children at the village park Saturday morning, spon­ sored by the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Even with temperatures around 43 last week, there was still snow on the ground on the north slopes and around shrubbery from Stanwood north. Robert and Virginia Krusienga were al Big Rapids Thursday evening to see son Rob taking part in “Song of the Shadows” at a Reformed Church he attends. This service combined the Maundy Thursday emphasis and Tennebrae. The same musical program was held at First UMC with participants from Third Avenue UMC as well as singers from Wesley Foundation. David Garlock was in the orchestral group that accompanied the singers. His grandmother and uncle attend­ ed from Lake Odessa. George Johnson III and wife, came from Indiana, to spend the weekend with his par­ ents and other family members. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 4. 2002 - PageJ* YMCA NEWS ■Relativity.' champs ot the YMCA Winter Coed Volleyball League. Front row (from left): Tia Cross, Sarah McKeough. Amy Beck. Back row: Brian Pufpaff, Kevin Beck, Mark Pufpaff. Dave Doomer. Missing: Andrea Jones, Jill Zwiemikowski. Don Myers. 'Blair Landscaping," champs of the YMCA March Madness Basketball Tourna­ ment. Front row (from left): Brian Galiviz, Ed Salazar, David Anzola. Back row: Steve Netzel. Randy Blair. Glen Davis, Chad Gum, Darrin Hyde. Z LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made tn the terms anil conditions of a certain mortgage made by PAUL R BLOSSOM and PATRICIA A BLOSSOM, hus­ band and wife, of 11002 Chief Noon Day. Middleville. Ml 49333. Michigan. Mortgagors, to EVERGREEN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated the 19th of December. 1997 and recorded tn the office of the Register of deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th day of December. 1997 in Register No 1005793. Barry County Records, said mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as ol February 28. 1998. Senes 1998-A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Five & 68/100 ($52,965 68). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ot the State of Michigan m such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of April. 2002 al 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County ol Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 11.2900% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: The land referred to is located in the Township of Yankee Springs County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as: Part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1'4 of Section 20. T3N. R10W. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing on the East line of said Section 20. 674 42 feet North of the East 14 comer of said Section 20 for place of beginning; thence West 208.7 feet; thence North 208.7 feet; thence East 208 7 feet, thence South 208.7 feet, more or less, to the Place of Beginning During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated 2/21/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (4/4) *<< »* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bven made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Cart E. Schwander and Alee Schwander, husband and wife as joint tenants (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 5. 2000. and recorded on April 26. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank, a National Banking Association, as Trustee for ARC 2000-BC3 Mortgage Loan Trust. Assignee by an assignment dated November 14. 2001. which was recorded on January 25. 2002. m Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTYONE THOUSAND TWENTY-SEVEN AND 91-100 dollars ($251,027.91). including interest at 10.750% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of bn mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on April 18. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the North-South 1/4 line of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, distant South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 3410.01 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 8; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds West 114021 feet; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 386.27 feet; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes 48 sec­ onds East 1140 23 feet to said North-South 1/4 line, thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 385.62 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to an easement appur­ tenant thereto for private roadway, public ublibes and ingress and egress purposes, to be used m common with others over a strip of land 66 feet wide, 33 feet each side of a centerline described as: Beginning at a point on the West Ime of Said Section 8. distant South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 310.00 feet from the West 1/4 post of said Section 8, thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 66.00 feet, thence South 02 degrees 38 minutes 11 seconds East 234.78 feet; thence North 88 degrees 24 minutes 56 seconds East 1427.18 feet; thence North 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds West 542.62 feet; thence South 02 degrees 46 minutes 37 seconds East 1545.08 feet to the end of said described easement. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ol such sale. Dated March 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200127439 Falcons (4/4) Dreisbach "Varney Construction.' runner-up in the YMCA March Madness Basketball Tour­ nament. Front row (from left): Tom Varney. Rich Long. Mike Pickard. Back row: Rich Nauta, John Vertalka. Bryan Johnson. Missing: Dan Pickard. Ed von der Hoff. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Youth wrestling Members of the Hastings Wrestling Gub faired well at various freestyle tournaments last week. Placing first in their weight class were Cole Gahan. Mickey Pelfrey and Paul Pelfrey. Placing second were Cory Jewett, Max Pelfrey, Kevin Shantz, Bobby Ixedy and Chase Endsley. Placing third were Tim Watson. Matt Watson. Beau Reaser, Lucus Snider and Max Trumbull. The Hastings Wrestling Club hosts its own tournament this Friday and Saturday at ’he high school. For more information, con­ tact Dennis Redman at 945-2223. Real Estate AUCTIONS ,n THURSDAY Several Sell ABSOLUTE! HASIWGSfe.M0W.MSM 2 H, 15 BA, 1,200 Sq. Fl APRIL It 11:00 AM FMMdhn BaUtCnM for lbt or nothth.call for R-»7. BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL HOME on an acre jus! out­ side of town! Charm, space, landscaping, this one has it all. • 4 bedrooms • 1-1/2 baths • Family room • Rec room/office • Priced at appraisal and below assessed value..............................................$149,500. Call Connie. V-M. BUILD YOUR DREAM in Hastings’ best & newest neighborhood! • All quality homes • In-town convenience • 3 lots available................ $29,900 each. Call Connie. GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.FL § ASSOCIATES (616) 948-3770 dtp i&nifc PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer sen ice. We are currently looking for a Pan-time Teller to join our team. We currently hate an opening in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. Planning on a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in the Reminder AND the Banner! Call 945-9554. PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 871.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TiON. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECOND WEST 1345 05 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 1345 01 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALL IN SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. L <RRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200213360 VA Number. 29-29-6-0632709 Jaguars (4/18) QUALITY CAR CLEANING 629 We»t State Street - Hastings (M»nStreet Bank BuMmg) Delton Freestyle results from March 23 at Lakewod: Christopher Newman - 2nd. Shane Miller - 1st. Justin Bowers - 1st. Wade Jordon - 4th. Damien Beach - 3rd. Bradly Willcutt - 4th. Austin Storm - 4th, Patrick Fates - 2nd. Logan Durbin - 3rd. Billy Bourdo - 1st. Jason Broadhurst - 3rd, Zachary Leinaar - 1st. Jeffrey Bissett - 2nd. Joseph Garrison - 4th. Matt Loveland - 2nd. and Mark Loveland - 4th. Delton Freestyle results from March 30 at Kelloggsville; Christopher Newman 2nd; Ivan Markley - 2nd; Logan Durbin 3rd. Justin Bowers - 2nd. Sarah Kitley • 4th. Patrick Fales - 1st. Tyler Kitley - 1st. Jef­ frey B.ssett - 1st. Billy Bourdo - 1st Mark Loveland - 4th. Matt Loveland - 2nd.and Danny McIntyre - 4th. Justin Bowers took a trophy for a sevensecond pin. The team brought home the fourth-place trophy. Poitiac OlosuCTMir CMC IWuck 328 North Mkhigan Av. Hasrinr Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions ol a mortgage made by Enc A. Reck (original mortgagors) to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26, 1999, and recorded on March 4. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999, which was recorded on April 22. 1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 22/100 dollars ($90,489 22). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public •'enue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on May 9. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Guarantee M70 000 1581 Commitment No. BR259951. The land referred to in this Guarantee-'Comrmtment. situated m the County of Barry. Township of Barry. State of Michigan, is described as follows: PARCEL 1 THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING V/ESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLODGE ROAD). RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank !50 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F 3E BBI O- $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP ANO DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 114 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BUSS NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ARE SEEKING INTERESTED CITIZENS TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE. 3RD FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE AND MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY. APRIL 5. 2002. 616/945-5607 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES WASTE WATER DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES WASTE WATER DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings. Department of Public Services. Waste Water Department is soliciting for bids for painting the intenor walls and ceiling of the pump room located at the wastewater treatment plant. If you have any questions please contact the City of Hastings Waste Water Department at 616-945-3083. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregulanties in the bid pro­ posals. and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, pnee and other factors consid­ ered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 10.00 a.m. on April 15, 2002 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Seated Bld - Painting of Interior Walls and Ceiling in Pump Room at Wastewater Treatment Plant." » REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings. Department of Public Services. Waste Water Department is soliciting for bids lor painting the exterior iron work located at the wastewater treatment plant. This work shall include a price for prepping of the iron work. If you have any questions please contact the City of Hastings Waste Water Department at 616-945-3083. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best inter­ est. pnee and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 10:00 a.m. on April 15. 2002 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be dearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bid - Painting of Interior Walls and Ceiling in Pump Room at Wastewater Treatment Plant.” �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 4. 2002 " COURT NCUJS: A licensed clinical psychologist who of­ fers anger and aggression management counseling at his Grand Rapids practice was himself recommended for anger man­ agement by his own attorney. Daniel R. Rhodes, in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday. Dr. John Aninas Abraitis. 52. of Yankee Springs Township, entered a no contest plea Thursday to one count of felonious as­ sault for allegedly slapping his neighbor with a 12-inch "diving” knife last Sept. 30 in a dispute over the neighbor’s dog alleg­ edly defecating in Abraitis’ yi rd. The victim had told police that Abraitis had entered his property making threaten­ ing remarks and then slapped the neighbor with the side of the blade. After the alleged attack, the victim called police and then snapped a photograph of Abraitis standing in his yard with the knife, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. "Mr. Abraitis told troopers he was hold­ ing a gardening tool,” said officers. "But troopers were able to find a large diving knife in some potting soil.” In a pica agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, Abraitis could be granted a one year, delayed sentence on the felony charge after which time the charge would be dismissed if he is success­ ful under the terms of probation. “He will have an anger management as­ sessment." Rhodes told the court. Abraitis has advertised in a neighboring newspaper that he operates a practice at 2525 East Paris SE and that he is a fully li­ cense clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of counseling experience. Abraitis is free on S 1.000 personal bond awaiting April 18 sentencing date. In other recent court business: • Justin Morse was ordered Io serve two years on probation and six months in jail with the last four months suspended on his alcohol and methamphetamine related charges. Details on his ease were withheld by the Barry County Clerk’s Office because he was granted /•»! 1 Status on the drug charge and Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status on the other charge. Both probationary terms allow Morse an opportunity to keep felony convictions off of his record and are con­ sidered non-public files. If he fails on probation, “he could wind up with a conviction of two felonies,” said his attorney. David Kuzava. “The defendant has a serious substance abuse problem.” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “He was arrested when his family called him in. He was up­ set that his grandparents poured out his beer which is interesting since he’s not old enough to drink.” Kuzava said the sentence will be good for his client because “he can’t mess up and he’s probably still messed up from the use of narcotics.” Morse asked the court for help to obtain counseling. “I really feel sorry for your family,” said Fisher, “and for yourself for your use of methamphetamine. If you haven’t ruined your mind and your heart with it, 1 hope Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! hl \h nioriam \atioiial t</\ Real I stale HAPPY BIRTHDAY! CABLE INSTALLERS & HELPERS: to $i,000/Wk. Many training now! Some work own hours. (517)886­ 5445 TDC FORECLOSURES AT www.ushud.com/ebc/yagerrealty Call for free prea^proval, C616)374"1-0*1^ Tom Frenthway. Love & miss you very much. Penny__________ hiwn A (iarden LAWNCARE: LOCAL land­ scaping company is now seeking new lawncare ac­ counts for the 2002 season. Call LEAPING LIZARDS at (616)948-8985 or email mwallerOvoyager.net for your free estimate. MiscettaiiiiHis FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. Laggis' Fish Farm, 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI. 49055. (616)628-2056 days or (616)624-6215 evenings. //<■//> Wanted CONSTRUCTION WORK W/BENEFITS for 2 weeks. (517)852-3988/(608)517-0726 FREEPORT ELEVATOR IS seeking a full-time person for it's feeri manufacturing facility*. Applications are be­ ing taken at their store on Main St., Freeport, (616)765­ 8421.____________________ LOCAL NON-PROFIT OR­ GANIZATION looking for CDL Class A driver Mon-Fri. Must have a heart to serve. Compensation negotiable. Send resume to: P.O. Box 244 Hastings, Ml. 49058 QUALITY HIGH SCHOOL or college student wanted to work part-time at a nice country home at south end of county near M-37. Duties would include: performing outside maintenance and landscape projects. Quality person that is motivated, trust worthy and well organ­ ized will receive excellent pay. Position could become full-time with good perform­ ance. Please call (616)986­ 0384 and leave message if necessary or fax resume to (616)721-8585. QUALITY PERSON NEED­ ED. Exceptional landscape worker needed to assist in development of Quality landscapes. Responsible per­ son can expect to help create top quality landscapes and become part of a quality team of trained professio­ nals. Desire to be creative, hard working, on time, de­ pendable transportation will result in gixxd pay and bene­ fits. Training and tutoring is provided to motivated indi­ vidual. Clean, neat appear­ ance is a must. This opportu­ nity can become a new fu­ ture for the right person who likes to work outdoors and see the accomplishments and rewards of quality workmanship. Resumes can be faxed to. 616-721-8585 or call 616-721-8382. Emails: jlvannortwickeelservicesllc.c om. liltsiticss Srrriff' DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and exterior painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)623OOOO. Recreation ALUMINUM BOAT, 5.5HP Evinrude motor it trailer, asking $1,195 obo, must sell. (616)664-5190 or 217-6388. FOR SALE: 18' Lund, year 2000. Comes with trolling motor, AM/FM radio, GPS fish finder & map system with a 125H outboard mo­ tor. Asking $12,000. (616)945-0563_____________ FOR SALE: SUZUKI 125 - 3 wheeler $500 obo. (616)948­ 4328 after 6pm. Garage Sale FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. 2 YARD SALE FRIDAY, Sat­ urday & Sunday, 830-dusk. 619 S. Jefferson St. I arm FOR SALE 610 Bobcat load er $3,500.125 HP Dyramark 38” cut, riding mower; 12 HP Craftsman 38” cut, rid­ ing mower $400 each obo. (616)948-4328 after 6pm. REG. QUARTER HORSE: mare with yearling filly out of Leo's Red Rider. Mare is good for barrels and fast, $2,000 for both or best offer. Phone (616)721-3631. . \ulonioli\ t \alinnal Uh 1994 DODGE INTREPID: runs and looks good. Very clean. 217 S. Hanover St. Phone: (616)945-3087. EXPRESS VAN/DELIVERY: to $800/Wk. + full benefits! Two weeks paid training! Males/females!! Many need­ ed!! (517)886-5445 TDC 2000 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 shortbox, 4x4, Scyl. Au­ to, air, 60,000+ miles. Top­ per, lined bed, hitch, $15,000 obo. Jane or Sean, (616)367­ 9473._____________________ '92 MERCURY TOPAZ: good cond., great first car $1000. (616)945-2806 Now taking orders. Pick your own colors. Shop now it save thousands! Low down payments to qualified buyers. 616-948-2387, Mead­ owstone Homes. LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. MOVE IN TODAY! Only 3 models left, available for im­ mediate occupancy. All honu.5 below list price. Save thousands. 1 year free lot rent to qualified buyers. Lo­ cated inside the Meadow Stone Community. Meadow Stone Homes, 616-948-2387. HOMEWORKERS NEEi> ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. HOSPITAL CLERICAL to $14/Hr. + benefits! General office duties. Training! Friendly office! (517)886­ 5445 TDC LIGHT PACKAGING/ASSEMBLY: to $10.25/Hr. + great benefits! Growing ma­ jor foods/snacks company! Training many now. (517)886-5445 TDC________ ROADWORK/LABOR: to $20/Hr. Great Summer job or all year round. Start now! (517)886-5445 TDC I ar Sale 5 GALLON BUCKETS, $2 a piece. (616)948-7921 AMISH KING LOG bed w/mattress (bought, never used). Cost $1,200, sell $185/best. (517)626-7089 BERBER CARPET: 120 yards, autumn wheat. Bought, never used, cost $1,400, sell $495. (517)449­ 3273_____________________ FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several CEDAR LOG BED: Queen banks, they are eager to sell w/mattress set (never used), homes they have repos­ plush firm! Cost $900, sell sessed. No application fee if $185/best. (517)626-7089 you mention this ad. 1-800­ FOR SALE: 610 Bobcat load­ 672-9604_________________ er $3,500. 125 HP Dynamark BANK NEEDS SOMEONE 38” cut, riding mower; 12 to assume payment on this HP Craftsman 38” cut, rid­ extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 ing mower $400 each obo. bath home As little as $500 Suzuki 125 - 3 wheeler $500 (616)948-4328 after down Bruised credit OK. obo. Call for details (800)672-9604 6pm. you haven’t, but that’s what it does to you.” • Anthony Thurlby, 20, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana in exchange for one charge of receiving and concealing stolen guns being dismissed. His sentence on a conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana has been de­ layed while he awaits an Eaton County sen­ tencing on another matter. The offense occurred in Hastings on Oct. 1,2001. He was ordered to spend two years on probation and to serve three months in jail with credit for two days served. He was also ordered to pay $2,500 in costs on the possession conviction. • Samantha Thurlby, 22, of Hastings, had her sentence on one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana delayed for one year. If she is successful on probation, the charge will be dismissed. She was granted Act 7411 Status of the Michigan Public Health Code on one count of possession of marijuana to give her a chance to keep the felony off her record. • Rusty Hobbs, 34, of Nashville, was scheduled for a jury trial May 10 on one count of first degree retail fraud for alleg­ edly receiving money from a retail store as a refund or exchange foi property that was never paid for. He is also charged as a habitual offender and could spend five years in prison if con­ victed. • Joshua Hobbs, 26. of Nashville, is set to be tried on one count of retail fraud, sec­ ond offense for allegedly receiving money from a retail store as a refund or exchange for property that was never paid for. The trial is set for May 6 or May 13, whichever date first becomes available. • David Patch, 41, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation on a metham­ phetamine possession conviction by con­ suming marijuana on Dec. 4. He was sentenced to serve six months in jail with credit for 82 days served and is to enroll in residential treatment after the first 30 days in jail. • Allen Merrill, 22, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and to re­ ceiving and conceal ng stolen property worth $1,000 to $20,000. He is accused of breaking into the Green Street Veterinary Clinic on March 13, 2000, and stealing a computer. Merrill was caught when he took the computer to a local shop for repairs but never returned to retrieve the item. He was arrested in another county on suspicion of breaking and entering. He was scheduled to be sentenced on the convictions last Thursday, but his attorney failed to appear in court. Sentencing was rescheduled for April 11. • Brian Eaves, 22, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to writing a check on a closed ac­ count in exchange for five identical charges being dismissed. He was ordered to spend 90 days in jail and to served two years on probation. • Jeffrey Saunders, 18, of Jenison, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Hart Animal Hospital in Middleville and stealing cash. He was ordered to serve six months in jail with credit for three days served and to pay $1,500 costs, $1,615 restitution and to serve two years on probation. Saunders said he and his co-defendant were looking for the controlled substance Ketamine, but finding none, stole money instead. • Darrell Morris, 42, of Gobles, formerly of Burchette Road, Prairieville Township, pleaded no contest violating probation on his conviction of delivery of marijuana and cocaine by consuming methamphetamine. He was sentenced to serve 32 to 84 months in prison. • Robert Eugene Lee, 44, of Delton, was ordered to serve four months in jail with credit for seven days served and the last 60 days suspended along with one year on pro­ bation for his conviction of allowing a per­ son to drive whose license is suspended. He also pleaded guilty to one charge of third offense drunk driving, for which he received no jail time. His car was stopped on M-37 in Mid­ dleville on Jan. 24 by police for having a burned out registration plate light and for having a vision obstructing which he said was an air freshener. • Ernest Polley, 41, of Delton, pleaded guilty to two counts of violating his proba­ tion by possessing and consuming alcohol on Aug. 9, 2001. Two other counts of driving under the in­ fluence of alcohol and with a suspended li­ cense will be dismissed at the time he is sentenced. He was originally sentenced to one year in jail April 19, 2001 on a previous drunk driving conviction. He is also serving time in Gratiot County. See COURT NEWS, page 17 Il Police Beat .. ... I Drug bust nets ‘significant’ crack amount BARRY TOWNSHIP - The March 20 arrest of 28-year-old Renee Binkley of Matta­ wan is described as “the most significant trafficking quantity of crack cocaine that we’ve ever had,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Binkley was arrested in the Delton area after a lengthy investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) which netted 7.9 grams of crack cocaine, between 50 and 225 grams of cocaine and a quantity of methamphetamine, said McNeill. McNeill said Binkley is suspected of operating in the Delton area for about six months before her arrest on charges relating to three different dales in which she alleg­ edly sold methamphetamine, cocaine and crack cocaine to undercover officers. She is charged with one count of delivery of cocaine Feb. 1, 2002, a 20-year felony; one count of delivery of cocaine on March 13, 2002, a 20-year felony and one count of delivery of 50 to 224 grams of cocaine, a 10- to 20-year felony. She is also charged with two counts of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine stemming from the March 20 incident. “This is a significant trafficking case,” said McNeill. “Wc arc in consultations with other authorities to have this matter prosecuted federally as the trafficking involved crack cocaine.” McNeill said the federal statute for crack trafficking is “far more substantial” than co­ caine trafficking penalties in the State of Michigan. Methamphetamine and other drugs have become such a problem locally, said McNeill, that 25 tc 40 percent of his staff resources are being dedicated solely to the prosecution of methamphetamine cases. “Our focus as an office on methamphetamine and controlled substance trafficking is probably three times what it was last year,” said McNeill, who credits the rise in cases to better police work and more concentrated efforts by SWET. “It’s a compliment to the efforts of law enforcement.” Binkley was arraigned on the charges March 20 and is set for a preliminary examina­ tion in Barry County District Court April 17. She is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $10,000 bond. Another woman, Heidi Lee Martin, was also arrested as part of the investigation on one count of possession of methamphetamine. She is set for a pre-exam hearing on the charge May 1. Mailbox vandalism leads to MIP bust RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating reports of at least four smashed mailboxes March 24 on Goodwill and Bierens roads led to a large drinking party on Havens Road where they not only found the suspect vehicle but is­ sued three minor in possession tickets. Deputies Travis Moore and Barry Brand; were told by a witness that he had followed the suspect vehicle to a home on Havens Road and wrote down th license plate num­ ber. After arriving at the scene of the parly, deputies saw several minors run into the woods and contacted the man who owns the property who was asleep and was not aware of the gathering. Deputy Moore “made contact with (a 20-ycar-old Hastings man) when he approached ne and asked if the cops were gone,” he said. “I asked (him) if he’d been drinking and he said he’d had six to seven beers.” The man was issued a citation and lodged in the Barry County Jail after he registered a .20 percent bodily alcohol content on a preliminary breath test. Moore then located a 20-year-oid Hastings woman in the woods who admitted to having three beers from a keg. She was cited after she registered a .09 percent blood al­ cohol content on a preliminary breath test. Also cited was an 18-year-old Hastings man who said he’d had two shots of Tequila though a preliminary breath test was not conducted because of ai. injury to the man’s lip. The 22-year-old man who drove the suspect vehicle denied smashing mailboxes. Theater employee passes out on the job HASTINGS - The 17-year-old, night custodian of the Hastings 4 Cinema was ar­ rested Saturday morning after an employee arrived to find that the burglar alarm had not been set for the night and a pipe next to the cash register. Police said the woman waited for another employee to arrive and together, they searched the theaters which turned up the janitor, who appeared to be passed out. “As I spoke with (him), I could smell an odor uf intoxicants,” reported Officer Amy Selles. “I also noticed (his) eyes to be bloodshot and extremely glassy. He also spoke in a slurred manner.” With the man’s permission, officers searched him and found two packages of Zig Zag rolling papers and a plastic baggy with a trace amount of suspected marijuana, officers reported. The man also registered a .05 percent on a preliminary breath test for alcohol. He was arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption (MIP) and was lodged at the Barry County Jail. Middle, elementary schools burglarized HASTINGS - Police are still trying to determine who broke into the Hastings Middle School and Central Elementary School sometime prior to Sunday, March 31, at 8:15 a.m. Sgt. James Lee reported that a janitor discovered the damage which included a shat­ tered window in the rear of the middle school and a broken garage door window in the east side shop area where the subjects were able to get inside the building. Lee said the subjects tried unsuccessfully to pry open a pop machine and rummaged through an office and a file cabinet though nothing was discovered missing. The janitor told police he found an undisclosed item near the door which police be­ lieve the subjects used to break into both buildings. At Central Elementary School, which is situated next to the middle school, police found a broken window to the east, rear of the building where they went inside. “Once inside, the subjects broke open a freezer and obtained an unknown amount of money from a cash box,” in the kitchen, said Lee in his report, adding though a freezer was also pried open, nothing was apparently taken. The subjects then went to the front of the school and broke a window out to the of­ fice, went inside and rummaged through several desks and offices though nothing ap­ peared to be missing. Lee reported. The incident is under investigation by Lee and Det. Tom Pennock of the Hastings City Police Department. Teens caught driving drunk after speeding HASTINGS - Two teens were cited for being minor; in possession of alcohol by con­ sumption and the 22-year-old man in the back seat of the car they were in was is sus­ pected of buying the alcohol. Officer Eric Ingram reported that after stopping the car for speeding in the 400 block of Dibble Street at 3 a.m. March 29, the 16-year-old driver registered a .16 percent bod­ ily alcohol content, while the 19-year-old front seat passenger registered a .15 percent. The adult was found with an open can of beer in the back seat of the car where police also found an unopened fifth of whiskey and an opened case of beer behind the driver. “There were also most of the rest of the case’s empty cans scattered throughout the back passenger compartment,” Ingram reported. The driver was arrested for drunk driving while a charge of driving with open intoxi­ cants is also being sought. The charges will likely be prosecuted in Barry County Juve­ nile Court, if authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. The 19-year-old was arrested and lodged for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption and for two counts of probation violation. The adult was allowed to the leave the scene with his whiskey after the minors claimed they had found the case of beer along a roadside. The man had recently been re­ leased from prison and was issued an appearance ticket for possession of open intoxi­ cants in a motor vehicle, police reported. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 4. 2002 - Page 17 COURT NEWS ...continued • Genin Gonsalvcs.'20, of Hastings, was sentenced Thursday lo serve 90 days in jail and to continue on probation after he was arrested a third time Feb. 2 in Johnstown Township and pleaded guilty to using methamphetamine. Gonsalves was sentenced Feb. 7 to serve 90 days in jail with credit for two days served on a conviction of possession of methamphetamine and marijuana, charges stemming from his arrests Nov. 15 and again Dec. 6 after selling drugs to under­ cover police officers in Maple Grove Township. “I’ve been away from my daughter since Feb. 2,” Gonsalves told the court. "With all these people as my witnesses. I will never do drugs again or be around anyone who does. I just want to be a good father and a good citizen in this fine community.” • Kelly Morgan Jr., 21, of Delton, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault and was ordered to serve one month in jail and to pay SI,000 costs on his con­ viction which stems from a fight in which Morgan used a box cutter to attack another man. “This was a mutual fray,” said defense attorney Jim Goulooze. "My client at no time actually used a box cutter. Kelly re­ cently lost his father and I think that exac­ erbated any substance abuse problem he had.” He was also ordered to spend one year on probation. • Lucas Orman, 17, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to pay fines and costs on his previous con­ viction of home invasion. Two additional counts of violating pro­ bation by causing himself to be evicted from his approved residence and suspended from school will be dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea when he is sentenced April 18. • Johnny Morris, 28, of Hastings, was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail with credit for two days served and the balance suspended if he is successful on one year of probation on his conviction of second of­ fense possession of .marijuana. The incident occurred Jan. 28 in Balti­ more Township. Nashville couple accused of meth trafficking in Barry court by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Nashville couple arrested in a raid of their Thomapple Lake Estates home where they lived with their two. young children Jan. 24 appeared in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday before Judge James Fisher for their involvement in methamphetamine production. Autumn Watson, 34. was sentenced to one year in jail while her husband. 37-yearold Darrell Watson, waived his arraignment on methamphetamine charges. He is sched­ uled for a pretrial hearing April 18. The couple was arrested after Darrell Watson was stopped by Lake Odessa police officer Chris Hanson earlier that morning for not using a turn signal while driving on Jordan Lake Avenue at Emerson Street. The officer subsequently found ingredi­ ents for producing methamphetamine in the rear of Watson’s pickup truck, which led police to his Nashville area home, where they found Autumn Watson Ir/ing with the couple’s two minor children. A day-long search of the home by the West Michigan Enforcement Team and the Barry County Sheriffs Department turned up a large amount of finished product, four guns, various chemicals used in the produc­ tion of methamphetamine, scales and two cookers. Autumn Watson was taken into custody on an unrelated Eaton County warrant while Darrell Watson was charged with methamphetamine possession in Ionia County. Autumn entered a guilty plea in Barry County to one count of operating a meth­ amphetamine lab in the presence of minors, a 20-year felony, in exchange for two fel­ ony weapons charges being dismissed. ”1 believe she got wrapped up in this due to her husband,” said defense attorney Manzir Grcwel of Charlotte. “She acknowl­ edges the lab was in her residence with mi­ nor children and she should have done something about that.” The two, pre-teenaged children are now living with their grandmother, Grcwel told the court. “I realize I owe a debt to society because I was wrong,” Autumn Watson said. “I made a bad choice. I’ve never been in trou­ ble before so I see where probation would be a beneficial thing so I can take care of my children.” Fisher told Watson that she is otherwise a good mother, according to letters he reccivcd on her behalf. “You’re lucky they weren’t killed,” said Middleville man dies in one of two recent accidents The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police is still investigating the cause of a fatal traffic crash that occurred at about 7:23 p.m. Saturday, March 30. at the inter­ section of Cherry Valley and Green Lake roads in Thomapple Township. Killed was Dean Stuart. 66, of Mid­ dleville, who was driving south on Cherry Valley when his vehicle was struck on the driver’s side by the westbound vehicle driven by a 29-year-old Wyoming (Mich.) man who allegedly failed to stop at the signed intersection. Officials said the on board, satellite serv­ ice, OnStar, was the first to contact Barry County Central dispatch after receiving a signal that the airbags had deployed. Both Stuart and his wife, Carol, were taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings after emergency personnel on the scene of the crash informed dispatchers that a helicopter was not needed, according to records. “He seemed to be doing pretty decent.” said Sgt. Kym McNally. Stuart was later flown by Aeromed medical helicopter from Pennock Hospital to Spectrum Health in downtown Grand Rapids where he died from multiple blunt force injury to the abdomen Sunday, March 31, at about 3:55 a.m., according to police. The driver of the other vehicle was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Police would not release his name Wednesday because charges arc pending at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, said McNally. All occupants were wearing scat belts and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the cause of the accident, troopers said. Thomapple Township Emergency Serv­ ices Chief Mark Marintettc had no com­ ment on whether the helicopter’s response at the scene would have made a difference in Stuart’s condition though he confirmed he is reviewing the issue, he said. “My initial reaction is that the patient ar­ rived at the hospital alive and that was the job of the folks on the scene to carry out.” said Martintcttc. “In my initial review of the situation, the people who made (he de­ cision made the right decision.” Martintcttc said his ambulance crew of two people was attempting to simultane­ ously assess their patients in both vehicles where they came to rest, which was a long distance from one another. Carol Stuart’s condition was not avail­ able at press time Wednesday. On Tuesday. April 2. troopers were called to a singlc-car crash on M-37 near Lawrence Road in Baltimore Township when a 44-ycar-old Nashville man suffered a broken neck after his car left the roadway at 9:15 p.m. Troopers said Brian Hunt drove off the cast shoulder of M-37, striking a ditch, causing the vehicle to rotate in the air until the vehicle was traveling backward along the ditch slope. “The vehicle then impacted with a tele­ phone junction box again causing (it) to go airborne,” reported Trooper Bryan Fuller. “The vehicle then collided with two large trees. It is believed that the driver, although properly restrained, was ejected out the rear window when the vehicle (moving back­ ward) struck the second tree.” Hunt was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where he was listed in serious condition early Wednesday before being transferred to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. Fuller said alcohol and speed are be­ lieved to be factors in the cause of the crash which he is continuing to investigate. Call 945-9554 for ACTION ads. Fisher about the children. "These labs have a danger of blowing up. were you aware of that?” to which Watson replied, “yes." Fisher added that the sentencing guide­ lines call for a prison sentence for Watson though he sentenced her instead to jail. She was given credit for two days served, was ordered to serve three years on probation and to pay $1,000 costs, a $60 crime victim fee, a $60 DNA testing fee and a probation oversight fee. Watson will be allowed to perform com­ munity service work in lieu of her total costs and will be eligible for earned early release from jail. The judge denied Watson’s request to re­ port to jail on Monday rather than immedi­ ately following sentencing to get her affairs in order, said Grcwel. "She’s known for several weeks that she’s going to jail,’’ said Fisher. “I think it’s beneficial for her to report to jail today She needs to understand she's committed a criminal offense and she needs to go to jail like all the other criminals today.” Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has called methamphetamine “a major problem in Barry County," saying "it’s only going to get worse.” The Watscns were the third couple in the past six months known to have been ar­ rested for manufacturing methamphetamine in their in Barry County homes in the pres­ ence of their small children. Previously arrested and convicted were Bernard and Jamie Hundcrman of Orangev­ ille Township while Donald and Angela Rose were charged after a raid on their Assyria Township home last December. They were arrested and charged again for methamphetamine possession after a Feb. 4 raid on the North Avenue home of Bert Lee Morales, which netted a total of six meth and marijuana related arrests. Another couple with minor children was arrested March 14 after officers found a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory involving two cookers in their Gun Lake home. Arrested and awaiting prosecution are Matthew Gilson, 32, who is being held in the Barry County Jail on $100,000 bond, and Ann Reigler, 30, both of Blue Lagoon in Orangeville Township. Bradford White reopens traffic' access route by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Some road construction troubles have been cased in Middleville this week as Bradford White reopened its access drives to allow local residents to detour around Grand Rapids Street construction. Bradford White had closed its drives and routes through its parking lots because of high speed traffic and concerns about li­ ability. Over the Easter weekend the road was virtually impassable due to the rain and snow on Friday and Monday. Bradford White agreed to the request by the Village of Middleville after the village agreed to install speed bumps. This alternate route around the Grand Rapids Street reconstruction will be open at least until Friday, April 12. Village Planning Administrator Geoff Moffat said at the Village Planning Com­ mission meeting Aprii 2 that, “The worst of the construction will soon be over. It was complicated by the county beginning work on Whitncyville at the same time.” NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Prairieville Township Board ol Trustees will hold a regular board meeting April 10. 2002, at 7:00 p.m. Also to be discussed and voted upon will be the SWBCSW LEGAL NOTICES Notice cf Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lumbard (original mortgagors) to MG Investments. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 12. 1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999’in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne National Association, fka The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 11. 1999. which was recorded on October 12. 1999. m Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHT)'-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 01 100 dollars ($86,210.01). including interest at 15.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wall be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002 Said K.emtses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel *D’ of the Russell W Harrison and Margaret A Harrison unrecorded Plat described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 oJ Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet; thence East parallel with the South hne of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Lang Road; thence South along the center ol Lang Road. 660 feet to the Southlme □f said Section 36; thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the Race of Beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: April 4 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200016840 Raptors (52) We Make... COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... 990 f1 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marvin W Cochran ll and Chnstine M Cochran nus band and wife, to BNC Mortgage inc mort­ gagee dated July 20. 2000 and recorded July 26 2000 as Document No. 1047313. and re-record­ ed 08/11/00. as Document No 1048047. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . its successors and assigns, as nomnee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement dated 2/1/01 between Structured Asset Securities C>poration. as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Ressential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 20J1-BC1. without recourse, by assignment dated February 12. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven and 9/100 Dollars (S98.867 09) including interest at the rate of 12.35% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on April 11. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: LOTS 20 AND 21. TODD S ACRES. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 21 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property ts determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: March 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Wells Fargo Bank. NA as Trustee, under the Trust Agreement datec 1/01 between Structured Asset Securities Corporation, as Depositor and the Trustee, relating to Amortizing Residential Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2001-BC1. without recourse As t ssignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. 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April 4. 2002 Financial advisor who bilked Hastings couple sentenced Calling his actions • shocking and shame­ less," Eaton Count} Judge Calvin Ostcrhaven imposed a sentence on convicted, former financial advisor Daniel John Neuenschwander above the sentencing guideline range March 21. Hastings couple Don and Donna Kosbar arc spending their retirement working in­ stead of traveling as a result of Neuenschwandcr’s embezzlement of some S 160.000 of their money and were in the courtroom when the man they once trusted was sentenced to serve 6 2/3' to 10 years in prison. The Kosbars could not be reached for comment Wednesday though Donna Kos­ bar had told the Banner previously that: “He not only stole our gold, he stole our golden years." “I am very satisfied with the sentence,” said Eaton County Prosecutor Jeffrey L. Sauter in a press release. “It's exactly what we asked the judge to impose. As the judge said, the defendant earned it. He exploited these victims and betrayed the trust that they placed in him.” The Kosbars were among 21 victims in Neucnschwandcr's scheme to use their money to make his own. high risk invest­ ments. He was ordered to pay $2,168,480.81 in restitution as part of his sentence on 18 counts of embezzlement of $20,000 or more and on three counts of em­ bezzlement of $1,000 to $19,999 by an agent or trustee for which he was given a concurrent sentence of 3 1/3 to five years in prison. Osterhavcn handed down his sentence after viewing a videotape of 18 of the vic­ tims telling their stories about how they met the man who eventually stole their drcams. Neuenschwander. 47. pleaded guilty last month to the charges. “Wc wanted to show the judge the im­ pact on victims without parading people in one by one." said Sauter in a published re­ port. adding that the cost to produce the video was “significant." “I considered this an extreme and extraordinary case." In exchange for Neucnschwandcr's guilty plea, he will not be charged with ad- Damel John Neuenschwander ditional fraud cases that might emerge. Neuenschwander admitted to creating fake policies and income statements to con­ vince investors they could have relatively low-risk investments. Instead, he took the money without his clients' consent to fund riskier commodities and lost money. Many of the clients lost their life sav­ ings. more than $200,000 for some. Both in their 70s. the Kosbars said they had known Neuenschwander for 10 to42 years because was a neighbor of their son in Grand Ledge. “My husband retired (from the Barry County Road Commission) in 1990 and wc started investing with him then." said Kos­ bar. “He did all right by us. He paid partial interest payments to us. Our money kept building." The couple had planned to live off the interest and Social Security and planned to leave their original $165,000 investments for their eight children. 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Kosbar said the trouble began when Neuenschwander started Massachusetts General, which consisted of fake policies and fake income statements designed to convince investors they had relatively low risk investments. He reportedly made take documents on his typewriter and at a popular copying business, creating bogus policies with fake account numbers. “Wc found out about it on Aug. 16, our 54th wedding anniversary." said Kosbar. “Wc were having a leisurely breakfast in our motor home. We got a call from Detec­ tive Campbell and he asked if wc had Mas­ sachusetts General and that they’re investi­ gating Neuenschwander.” In disbelief, the couple visited the Michi­ gan State Police post to verify Campbell's identity. “1 was in shock,” said Kosbar. “It was probably the biggest case Eaton County has ever had.” At 71 and 73 years old. the Kosbars arc considering whether a class action suit will help to restore their money. Donna Kosbar has said. Court of Appeals upholds convicted rapist’s sentence The Michigan Court of Appeals has af­ firmed a sentence of 40 to 100 years im­ posed Dec. 9. 1999 on Michael Ray Mutchie by Barry County Circuit Judge James H. Fisher for the June 3. 1999. kid­ More MuscleMoreExcitement^ napping and rape of a convenience store clerk in Carlton Township. The sentence exceeded the sentencing guidelines of 19 years, but Fisher imposed the longer sentence because of the aggravated nature of the case, which involved the victim being raped at knife point and then kidnapped and driven around for sev­ eral hours before she was able to escape in Saranac. Fisher said. Mutchie. now 24. was convicted when 2002 Firehawk: it doesn't get any better. c°ngratulotions A ^eitNoH 4 the $500 Winner4 New for 2002 345 horsepower courtesy of the world class LSI V8 engine coupled to SLP Engineering's new High Flow Induction System and proprietary Dual-Dual Performance Exhaust. This is the Firebird you dreamed about as a kid but never thought It would happen Now. Firehawk enters its 11th year of production and you're all grown up. It's time to make your move. WE CAN GET 77 March 0Ur _ _ 1. contest! _________________________________ _____ Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings. 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He then forced the woman into his car and drove in silence to Saranac, where the woman was able to jump from the car when Mutchie stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street. “All I could think about was the knife,” said the victim then. “I didn’t wan! to die.” At the time of sentencing, Fisher called Michigan’s sentencing guidelines “woefuly inadequate” because they fail to take into account the brutality of the crime and its ef­ fect, not only on the victim but also on the victim’s family and friends. He had also commented that the then new guidelines were passed to preclude judges from sentencing people “when they are mad, adding that the guidelines some­ times result in longer sentences for non-assaultive crimes and shorter sentences for dangerous criminals. “I think it shows the shortcomings of the guidelines to pin in a judge with a numeri­ cal scoring system," Fisher had said. The issue on appeal was whether one variable under the sentencing guidelines was scored improperly by Fisher. The Court of Appeals concluded there was no error. Two blood drives set for next week Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for next Monday and Thursday in Hastings and Nashville, respectively. The first will be held from 1 lo 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 8, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 209 W. Green St. in Hastings The second drive will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Castleton Township, 915 Reed St., Nashville. Red Cross officials say the need for blood is still great because and blood sup­ plies continue to be low in this region. Par­ ticularly needed is Type O-negativc. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of Mon­ day’s drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-04-11.pdf 4a48735ebeb1053f0905a1101b272c4d PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS W 4WS1-1IU Public hearings make city busy Cleanup closure sought by city Scot tracksters muscle Saxons See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ............ gOtOOiO® HASTING * - pnBU1ST 490S8-19 , Hastings The next First Friday fonim will be held April 12 because of spring break during the first week of April. Julie DeBoer, who is spearheading Barry County's efforts on behalf of the Victims Advocates program, will talk about domestic violence, its myths and impact on life in this area. The program will be held at noon Fri­ day al the Thomas Jefferson hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. DeBoer started her career as an aux­ iliary officer with the Lansing Com­ munity College Department of Public Safety. She went on to serve as a dis­ patcher for Meridian Township Fire and a police technician for the Lansing Police Department. She received an associate degree ia law enforcement from LCC and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North­ wood Uftiversdy. T-'y. * DeBoer since has served as a Dis­ trict Court probation officer, a Central Dispatch director for Ionia and Alle­ gan counties and a substance abuse preventionist. She is currently the grant writer and Victim Services Coordinator for the Harry County Sheriff’s Office. She has obtained more than one million dol'ars of grant funding for Barry County at no cost to the county. Planning, zoning will be explained New amendments to Michigan’s planning and zoning laws will be ex­ plained by Dean Solomon from MSU Extension today, Thursday, April 11. This meeting will be held at the community room in the Courts and Law Building in Hastings from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Symphony concert slated for April 20 The Kalamazoo Symphony Orches­ tra, under the baton of new music di­ rector Raymond Harvey, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday. April 20, at Central Auditorium in Hastings. The concert will open with the Rus­ sian Sailor’s Dance by Reinhold Gliere, followed by the Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn. Ex­ cerpts for Ludwig van Beethoven’s symphony No. 6 will continue the theme. The end of the first half of the concert will be Johann Strauss’ “On the Beautiful Blue Danube.” Following the intermission the Overture to the Merry Wives of Wind­ sor by Otto Nicolai opens the second half. The scherzo from Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 serves as a bridge to Victory at Sea by Richard Rodgers. The concert, sponsored by the Tbornapplc Arts Council, is a way for families to introduce children to an or­ chestra performance. There is no charge for children (through high school) to attend the concert when ac­ companied by an adult. Adult tickets are $12. TAC mem­ bers, senior citizens and college stu­ dents with identification pay $10. In the past the Grand Rapids Sym­ phony has performed in Hastings, but this year the schedule for the Kalama­ zoo Symphony worked best for a local performance. For more information, call the Arts Council at 945-2002. More News Briefs, Page 3 price Thursday, April 11, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 15 First Friday set for 2nd Friday ANNER xr County e-mail woes continue by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An e-mail message from Barry County Commissioner Tom Wing was again the subject of argument at Tuesday’s County Board of Commissioners meeting. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKcnzie said Wing’s message included the words “Scottish Nazi" and wondered what Wing meant by using that kind of language. “It doesn’t have any content to it," Wing said. “I just wonder what it means,” MacKcn­ zie said. “This isn’t a court of law. 1 really don’t have to answer that," Wing said. “No, you don’t," MacKcnzie responded. “No, I’d rather not,” Wing said. “...It comes to mind that I’m Scottish." MacKcnzie said. “I’m the only one appar­ ently on this list (of e-mail recipients) with a Scottish name. He noted the e-mail, sent Monday, was addressed “to several commissioners, a member of the Planning Commission and Fred Jacobs (as a member of the press)." “I’ve been dealing with Jeff VanNortwick. He’s Scottish, loo,” Wing said. “I’ve been having discussions with him. It’s not addressed to anybody in particular.” MacKcnzie asked Wing what point he wanted to make with the e-mail, and Wing said there was “no point.” “If there's no point, I definitely wonder, why it was sent? MacKcnzie asked again. “...If you’re accusing me of being a Nazi, I’d really rather you just say it than send another juvenile e-mail.” At the County Board's March 26 meet­ ing. debate erupted between MacKcnzie and Wing when MacKcnzie told him the tone of some e-mails he received about the Charlton Park issue “have been increas­ ingly hostile.” Wing responded then that the c-ma.’ was private correspondence, and MacKcnzie said he believed it was a public document. That discussion prompted MacKcnzie, on a suggestion by Commissioner Jim French, to ask Administrator Michael Brown to request the county’s prosecuting attorney or the county’s Lansing attorney to present a workshop about e-mail between elected officials. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson asked Brown the status of the proposed work­ shop, and Brown said 1^ was nn vacation last week and wouM - the contacts soon. / Wilkinson responded that the County Board needs to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. “My concern is that this whole thing leads to basically...fear tactics or intimida- See e-mail WOES, page 2 Signs of Spring? Aaron Harris (on right) looks into a bluebird house on the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute property during the "Gardening for Wildlife" workshop held at the institute on Saturday. April 6 More than 45 area residents learned techniques using native plants to encourage wildlife in their home gardens. Park Board gets ‘wake-up call/ chair says by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Controversy over management of His­ toric Charlton Park has been “a wake-up call" to the Barry County Parks and Rec­ reation Commission, according to Sharon Rich, chairperson of the parks commission. Park Director Peter Forsberg’s manage­ ment of the park has come under fire in the past several months, with the controversy culminating in a closed session during last month’s park board meeting, at which the board discussed Forsberg’s possible dis­ missal. Rich said the board has failed to provide adequate supervision to Forsberg and failed to deal with various problems relating to the park. “For too long situations were brought up. postponed until the next meeting, then for­ gotten," she said of the park board. “I can go back the five years I’ve been on the board, and the committees have not met. The (park) director has pretty much done what he pleased. If you want Io place fault, it goes back to all of us on the board who haven’t done anything in the past.” Rich said that “when we hired Peter, the board said among ourselves we would fol­ low up on things and make sure Peter was not left on his own.” That has not hap­ pened, she said. Park Commission member Ardic Baum See PARK BOARD, page 2 School board races almost non-existent Meth lab raid, arrest a first for Lake 0 Delton Kellogg will be the only area school district that will see a contest for a seat on the Board of Education in the an­ nual school election Monday, June 10. Incumbent Elizabeth Matteson of Shel­ byville will seek her third four-year term. She will face a challenge by Anthony Cro- by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer In what Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw believes is the village’s first case of its kind, police dismantled a methampheta­ mine laboratory found in a First Street home Saturday and the home’s owner was arrested on multiple related charges. “No. I never have,” heard of this occur­ ring before in Lake Odessa. Shaw said Monday. “This is only the second one I've ever been involved with and the first one was when we stopped the guy here in town and his lab was found at his house near Nashville.” Shaw said his department received a tip that led to officers conducting surveillance on the home in the 800 block of First Street. On Saturday. Lake Odessa Police made contact with Wesley Allen Graham. 33. who consented to a search of his home and outbuildings. Shaw said. “Upon searching the residence, the com­ ponents of a crystal methamphetamine lab. along with the components of a marijuana growing operation were found in the base­ ment." Also in the basement was one. suspected marijuana plant, said Shaw. asked “where was the watchdog who let (the situation) get as far as it got?” The situation heated up last summer after a park employee presented a long list of complaints against Forsberg and other park employees. Some of those complaints in­ cluded: 1) Forsberg gave deference to his girl­ friend, Joanne Foreman, over other cm- Police officials remove hazardous materials used in the production of metham­ phetamine from a home in Lake Odessa Saturday in what Police Chief John Shaw said he believes is the first such case in the town's history, (photo provided) While searching the first level of the house, officers found several packages of crystal methamphetamine amounting to three to four grams, said Shaw, plus mari­ juana and a firearm. “He admitted to cooking (meth) two times." said Shaw. “He had a wood burner in the garage, which he would fire up when he cooked to mask the smell.” The Lansing Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Investigation Unit was requested and removed the lab and the haz­ ardous materials from the home. Also as­ sisting was the Lake Odessa Fire Depart­ ment and Youngs Environmental, which collected the materials. Graham reportedly told authorities that he only allowed two friends to cook the product on his property and that in ex change he would receive crystal meth, said Shaw. Graham was lodged in the Ionia County Jail on $250,000 bond on charges of pos­ session of methamphetamine, which carries a maximum possible penalty of 10 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine: delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and/or a $100,000 fine; opcrating/maintaining a laboratory involv- See METH LAB, page 17 sariol. The deadline for candidates to file for school board scats was 4 p.m. Monday, April 8. Those who filed in the four other Barry County area districts did so without opposition and most were incumbents. In Hastings, incumbents Mike Hubert and Terry McKinney will be alone on the ballot for the two open four-year positions. Thomapple Kellogg School Board Presi­ dent David Smith and Secretary Kim Sclleck will be running unopposed in June 10. Incumbent David Favre and newcomer Mark Shoemaker are running for the two, four-year scats up for election in Maple Valley. Shoemaker will replace Frank Dun­ ham, whose scat is stepping down because of the press of business he has as Nashville Village President. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz said, “We are going to miss him, but we totally under­ stand why he is stepping down.” Lakewood voters will see only one name on the school board ballot June 10. Vincent Pennington is the sole registered candidate. He is running to fill the expiring scat of Dave Bulling. The term is for four years. Bulling chose not to run again, citing work conflicts. �Cft' K. » U Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Aprl 11. 2002 PARK BOARD, continued from page 1 ployees when he hired her as assistant di­ rector. the employee said. He said Forsberg also “played favorites" with other employ­ ees, allowing some more privileges than others. 2) The employee said Forsberg went against county policy regarding nepotism by allowing Foreman to hire her father to oversee renovations of the Upjohn House for a Visitor's Center. 3) The employee said Forsberg and other park staff were intoxicated on park prop­ erty during park hours of operation, and said people attending various events at the park had complained about park staff being intoxicated. The employee said Forsberg made late night phone calls to him concern­ ing park business when Forsberg was in­ toxicated. 4) The employee claimed Forsberg and others were using park equipment and sup­ plies for their personal business. 5) The employee said park equipment was not being maintained properly. 6) He said park artifacts were being used by employees, including Forsberg. 6) He said two park employees had been convicted of felonies. One of those employ­ ees had been allowed to iivc in a cabin on park property. 7) Work on the Upjohn House Visitor’s Center project was not being overseen properly, he claimed. The employee ques­ tioned whether the work was being done correctly according to good construction and historic standards, whether building codes and other legal requirements were being met on park maintenance, repair and building projects, including the Upjohn project, and whether those working on the structure were goofing off when they should have been working but still getting paid. Baum said when Forsberg hired Fore­ man, the parks commission never discussed Forsberg’s relationship with his new hire. “It was one of those things you don’t dis­ cuss." she said. ?lthough “I just felt every­ one there knew" that the two were boyfriend/girlfricnd. In regards to the hiring of Foreman. Baum said, “I think there should have been more time spent making this de­ cision.” Rich admitted that “at the very begin­ ning. maybe things were dictated (by Fors­ berg) out of the personal relationship, not the needs of the park.” Rich said that “when Joanne was hired she was told she'd basically be running the park while Peter ran after grants and did the PR (public relations) and so forth." Rich said “there may have been some resentment when Joanne took over operation of the park.' ' ' ., Baum said that in hindsight. Foreman shouldn't have been hired by the park board. “Not according to what I know of the job description of the director,” she said. “I’m not saying she doesn’t do a good job, but that's what Peter was hired for.” Rich said Foreman (who is now married to someone else) “does an excellent job. Her administrative abilities have been out­ standing." Rich said that many of the management issues recently brought up regarding Fors­ berg involved the need for managers to “use common sense,” and said that the “common sense conclusion would be that you don’t hire your girlfriend." “The appearance (of it) was not good,” she said. Howc> er. she said. “Peter laid out what he wanted his assistant to do and the board said OK. He has the right to hire and fire whoever he wants as long as they’re quali­ fied.” The employee making the charges last summer complained at the time that Fore­ man has a degree in English and was not qualified to run the park. He also charged that Foreman's father did not have the right qualifications to run the Upjohn project. Rich said that “on paper" Foreman was “hired as part of the Upjohn restoration project funds.” The Upjohn project is being paid for with a S339.000 grant awarded to the park in 1999 by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Management and Budget. The grant was awarded for the construction of a park Visitor's Center and for renovation and expansion of the park museum. “We sat down and figured out what we wanted shortly after we got the grant.” Rich said. Originally, the plan was to build a Visitor’s Center on a hill close to the park entrance. “When we found out what it cost, it was out of the question.” Rich said. She said the hill site would have cost approxi­ mately half the grant funds, leaving some S170.0(X) for the museum. She said the board decided “we can make do with what we have and put money back into the park without building something grand to look at.” The board decided to renovate the Up­ john House in the Historic Village as a Visitor’s Center. Baum said Forsberg “is under the im­ pression he does not have to account for, or has a way to account for” expenditures made with the grant funds. “I feel that Peter or Joanne has to account for every single penny of grant money used on the Upjohn House, because when you deal with grants, you’re not dealing with a bank, you’re go­ ing to have to answer to the government.’’ Rich said she is “not worried" about ac­ counting for the grant money because of Foreman’s “meticulous attention to detail.” If an expenditure was made. Rich said, Foreman “will have a record of it. All we need to do is ask, and nobody’s asking.” The Upjohn restoration has been plagued with problems. The employee who com­ plained last summer, now on disability with a workman's compensation claim in the offing, raised questions about whether cer­ tain parts of the project were unnecessarily expensive. “I don’t think any of us arc qualified to say 'this is too expensive and this isn’t,’" Rich said. To ensure the building is re­ stored in an historically accurate manner, she said, the park hired the same contractor who worked on the restoration of the Barry County Courthouse. However, she said, the contractor is acting as a consultant, with Foreman’s father and a labor crew doing the actual work. Rich said the complaining employee put a porch and roof on lh& Up­ john House that later had to be lorn off and replaced because they were not done right. Rich said she didn’t think the issue of whether it was considered “nepotism” to hire Foreman’s father to run the construc­ tion end of the project was brought before the park board. (In a March 2001 letter to the complaining employee, Forsberg an­ swered the employee’s complaint of nepo­ tism by saying, “this contract was reviewed by the Parks Commission and approved.” He also said in regards to grant funds that “we arc being audited now.” and said that the employee’s statements concerning grant expenditures “will prove to be slanderous.” In a March 28 Banner article, rebuttals Forsberg gave to other accusations were printed. Among other things. Forsberg said the employee making the accusations has "delusions of persecution.”) Rich said that while Foreman was in charge of the Upjohn project, “her father was hired as an independent contractor re­ porting to Peter, not Joanne.” Special $1000 SAVINGS! »9?earthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. •hearthstone residents enjoy: Quality, Caring Staff cm Safe and Secure Environment cm Act Now! 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Such benefits would include such things as pro­ motions. pay rates, leaves of absence, etc. Rich said that once the grant projects are completed, “we won’t retain the position of assistant park director. I think everyone has agreed it’s served its purpose." In regards to accusations on both sides that employees, including the complaining employee, were using park equipment, ma­ terial and park artifacts for their personal business. Rich said she hopes the park will set up stricter guidelines. Admittedly, she said, she saw the park director using park artifacts. “We saw it and didn’t say any­ thing," she said. “We were wrong there. It is not OK to use artifacts in the collection.” However, she said, certain items have to be used as part of park programs and demon­ strations. And, she said, the park board never set a hard rule on the use of artifacts. Rich said of the maintenance problem that “this equipment not being kept up has gone back for years. It’s not a recent thing." When asked why the problem hasn’t been resolved. Rich said, “That’s a good question. The parks commission was lax, the director was lax. You can put the blame anywhere you want. That’s why we need to put everything in the past. We need to identify the problems and fix them.” Baum said the park staff used to write down maintenance problems in a notebook "so the maintenance person could make a list of these things” and fix them. “Il never got done," she said of the items on the list. “Some stuff on there we put on years ago." Rich said the park recently changed its procedures for assigning maintenance tasks so management can make sure the work gets done. In regards to the use of alcohol in the park, Rich said, “1 don’t know how we could prove that one way or the other. It’s one person’s word against somebody el­ se ’s.” In his list of complaints, the employee named several people who had allegedly complained about ■ kohol use in the park during Special everab by Forsberg and oth­ ers. Rich said no ^investigation is being made as to whether those people did wit­ ness drinking. “Anyone caught drinking during a spe­ cial event or when the park is open won’t be working long — they will be termi­ nated,” Rich said. She said one time several years ago Fors­ berg witnessed drinking by some people running the park’s sawmill and put a stop to it. She said, however, that the park board is “going to have to come up with a way of checking” on whether drinking is going on in the park. “I go to most of the special events. I hope the rest of the commissioners will start going themselves and sec what’s go­ ing on.” Rich said of the employee’s complaints, “I would just as soon put it all behind us and start out fresh." She said after the charges were made, “most of the allega­ tions were looked into and found to have no basis.” She said the complaining em­ ployee had been causing trouble and should have been dealt with more severely many years ago. Currently, she said, the county is waiting on the outcome of a workman’s comp claim before taking further action on the employee, who is still on the county payroll but not working. Rich maintained that “there is no safety issue” at the park in regards to the use of drugs or alcohol. In last month’s meeting park commission member Jeff MacKcnzie said a park employee had been dismissed for using drugs in the park. “I would like to make sure everyone knows that the em­ ployee was dismissed because he kept com­ ing to the park after hours and at times en­ tered the buildings.” Rich said there is no hard and fast rule about who is allowed to sleep in park build­ ings. “That’s always left to the director's discretion. I don’t think just friends can come in there. We probably will have to come up with a policy” concerning who can use park buildings, she said. In regards to hiring people who have criminal records, she said, the park board is “rethinking that policy.” Rich said park managers and the park board -re gathering together existing poli­ cies regarding a wide range of park and employee management issues, with the hope of coming up with a comprehensive administrative plan for the park that would include rules for park employees, job de­ scriptions. employee performance and benefit policies, grievance procedures, and other policies that would do such things as establish clearly delineated lines of author­ ity within park personnel, set up mainte­ nance schedules, establish who uses what equipment when and how. establish expec­ tations on how the park manager holds cm- See PARK BOARD, page 3 Barry County Commissioner Tom Wing (left), chairman of the County Develop­ ment Committee, presents a tnbuts resolution to Dale Morey and Sue Chase who accepted the plaque on behalf of all county Central Dispatch telecommunicators. County Board salutes ‘Public Safety Telecommunicators Week’ by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners and the County Central Dispatch Administrative Board have proclaimed April 14-20 as Public Safety Telecommuni­ cators Week in the county to honor the men and women “whose diligence and profes­ sionalism keep our county and our citizens safe." County commissioners and Central Dis­ patch urge county residents to join them “in honoring the public safety telccommunica­ tors who respond to our 9-1-1 calls for po­ lice, fire and emergency medical services.” The County Board adopted a resolution saluting county Central Dispatch staff at its Tuesday meeting. “In the past year, all Barry County Cen­ tral Dispatch 9-1-1 telccommunicators have exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the performance of their duties,” the resolution said. County Commissioner Ken Neil made a point Io praise their work. Numerous lives have been saved and many criminals apprehended because of the work of county telccommunicators, the resolution said. They have also prevented considerable property loss. The board's resolution notes that the telccommunicators arc “the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emer­ gency services.” “The safety of police officers, firefight­ ers and emergency medical personnel arc dependent on the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who use the 9-1-1 system: and...our 9-11 tekcommunicators provide the single most vital link for our police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel by monitor­ ing their activities jy radio providing them with information and insuring their safety,” the resolution said. E-mail, continued from page 1 lion...leads to a lack of discussion," Wing said. “I guess my feeling is, if you’re going to be intimidated by having something you say of ,you writs made .public, you shouldn’t say it...It’s a lesson most of us learned in fourth grade," MacKcnzie said. “I’m not afraid of doing that," Wing re­ sponded. “But when it’s a personal e-mail from one person to another, from me to you, just me to you and that’s my point. I’m talking about last time. The last meet­ ing you intimated me in public with an cmail that was just between you and 1. That’s intimidation from the chair of the county commission at a public meeting and a private e-mail from me to you. This (e­ mail with the Scottish Nazi reference) is a public e-mail. It’s not addressed to you. You shouldn’t take offense at it," Wing said. “It says to Jeff MacKcnzie.” the County Board Chairman retorted. “It says a lol of other people, too. I don’t know their heritage. So what’s Your point?" “I have no idea what the point of this let­ ter was: it was your letter." MacKcnzie said. “It doesn’t have a point," Wing said. “Is this some sort of a game then? MacKcnzie asked. “Was it a joke?” “No, no,” Wing said. “It’s just some words. I’m talking about the difference bctwecn public and private communication...You made it public. I didn’t,” he said referring to the e-mail about the Charlton Park issue, “which was very intimidating to me and ... I've talked to some other people that had to go out and get private websites or private e-mail that didn’t belong to county government be­ cause of it.” “...You probably shouldn’t have said it Io begin with," MacKcnzie told him. “You probably shouldn’t have written it." “I don’t need you to tell me that," Wing said. Contacted by the Banner last week. Dawn Phillips-Hertz, attorney for the Michigan Press Association, said e-mail in this case should not be dealt with any dif­ ferently than if two commissioners talked via the telephone or over coffee at a restau­ rant. The only problem that arises, she said, is if a majority of commissioners arc in on the electronic discussion or if county or publicly owned property is used to make the communications. At that point, she said, it would be an Open Meetings Act issue. When asked if e-mail between commis­ sioners can be considered public docu­ ments, Phillips-Hertz said they would be only in cases in which county property was used or if it involved a majority of the board, which would constitute five mem­ bers. However, she noted in a book she co­ authored, called “Michigan Media Law,” that “...the Attorney General has ruled that such e-mail is subject to Freedom of Infor­ mation requests and is public record." On another matter regarding correspon­ dence at this week’s County Board meet­ ing, the board voted unanimously, on a mo­ tion made by Wilkinson, to direct MacKen- zic to respond to a Feb. 12 letter from Hast­ ings Mayor Frank Campbell to MacKcnzie and the other commissioners. Campbell’s letter related the city’s concerns regarding the proposed relocation from the downtown area of the County Commission on Aging and Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. “The letter asked for us to take the city’s position into account in our decisionmak­ ing...Now that we’ve made a decision, it seems a little late to respond (now) to the letter," MacKcnzie said. “...I’d be happy to.” “While we’re on the subject of behavior and that sort of thing," Wilkinson said, “it’s normally accepted practice to acknowledge a letter." "The letter didn’t ask for a response," Commissioner Ken Neil added. “The fact that the city corresponded with the county, you normally say thank you for your letter..." Wilkinson said. He also said he thought the letter should have been read into the County Board min­ utes when it was received. Mayor Campbell, when contacted Wednesday, said he was “not offended" that MacKcnzie and the board did not re­ spond to his letter. Campbell said he has the “utmost respect for the (county) board" even though he doesn't agree with their plans to move the COA and health facility on the edge of the city on North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. “1 wish they would change their minds. I'm disappointed (about the pro­ posed site), but not al all upset.” City Council members asked Campbell to write the letter, and it said: “the city views the offices and facilities of the county of Barry as an essential component of the downtown area. Small city down­ towns arc by nature an eclectic and fre­ quently fragile mix of a variety of uses, each of which brings its own unique char­ acteristics and assets to build an enhanced whole. "The city believes strongly that Barry County’s facilities constitute a crucial ele­ ment of that delicate mix here in Hastings. To that end, the Hastings City Council wishes you to seriously consider the mutual advantages that the city and county share by retaining a downtown site for the pro­ posed county facilities currently under re­ view and for any other county facilities un­ der consideration in the future,” Campbell said in the letter. “I think we have a good relationship with the city." MacKcnzie said at this week’s meeting. “...I think maybe you’d like to stir things up and get things going again...,” he said to Wilkinson. “You’ve definitely crossed the line on that," Wilkinson responded. “If you want to turn this into a political discussion we can go out in some other room.” Wilkinson asked MacKcnzie if he would respond to Campbell’s letter, and MacKenzic said a motion should be made to author­ ize him to respond. Commissioner French said “some ac­ knowledgment would be approp7iate...that we appreciate your (the mayor and city council members’) opinions..." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apn! 11. 2002 - Page 3 News Briefs... CONTINUED Habitat dinner set for April 19 Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have its spring fund-raising dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Volunteers again will be preparing Swiss steak and chicken as the main entrees. The menu will include mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, beverages and homemade des­ serts. A free-will donation will be ac­ cepted for the meal. Proceeds will help Habitat build a home this summer for a local family in need of decent housing. The local Habitat has built 19 homes in the county to date. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low isomc families to build simple, deent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the families. Land use workshop and tour planned The Four-Township Water Re­ sources Council will sponsor a land use workshop and tour from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Comers. The program is specially designed for local officials and residents inter­ ested in open space development, a popular alternative in which homes arc grouped together (or "clustered”) and large, permanently reserved open spaces are created. These techniques help protect important lakes, streams and wetlands. A new state law requires many communities to allow open space de­ velopment options. The program will begin with an in­ door workshop at the Kellogg Biologi­ cal Station. The group then will travel to Oshtemo Township for a tour of area open space developments. The cost for the program is $10 per person. Pheasants Forever banquet April 19 The South Central Michigan Chap­ ter of Pheasants Forever will hold its 12th annual fund-raising banquet April 19 at Gull Lake View Golf Club, located off M-89 four miles east of Richland. Cost is $45 for singles, $65 for cou­ ples and $25 for children. Doors open at 6 p.m.: dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature a large raf­ fle, games for firearms, and a live auc­ tion featuring limited edition artwork, sculptures, mounted birds and more. Pheasants Forever is the nation’s largest upland wildlife conservation organization, with 40 chapters in Michigan alone. The South Central Michigan Chapter serves southern Barry County, Kalamazoo County and the western end of Calhoun County. For more information on the ban­ quet, call Joe Johnson, 616/671-2511 or Jack Wood, 616/623-6626. ‘Caregiver Caring’ workshop planned "Caring for the Caregiver," a free workshop, will be offered Saturday, April 13, to area residents of all ages who arc caring for family members or loved ones who need assistance with activities of daily living. The training will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Presby­ terian Church in Hastings. A panel of professional speakers will deal with topics of interest to those who are currently engaged in caregiving and to those who may be facing caregiving responsibilities in the future. Dr. Gary Miller, an osteo­ path. will provide tips for effectively communicating with the physician and enhancing the patient/doctor relation­ ship. Other speakers include attorney Rob Longstreet, who will talk about the legal and financial issues associ­ ated with caring for a loved one who requires assistance in decision mak­ ing; Teresa Smclkcr. a social worker with Thomapplc Manor, who will pro­ vide tips on how caregivers can access community agencies; and Sue Kolean. program director for the Alzheimer’s Association. West Michigan Chapter. Freeport Historical garage sale slated The Freeport Historical Society will have a garage sale at 127 Warren St. next week, from Monday, April 15, to Saturday, April 20, to help raise funds for restoring its building. The dates of the garage sale were reported incorrectly earlier this week in the Reminder and the Sun &. News. Included in the sales will be books, household items, baskets and Christ­ mas ornaments, along with informa­ tion about the Historical Society. Bowens Mills sets ‘Spring Plow Day* "Spring Plow Day” is scheduled for noon to 5 p n^hturday, April 20, when the pubLMMnviied to come to the farmstea'^Bhiistoric Bowens Mills to see i^Mftrmals at work in the field. shar^^^K pleasure of cele­ brating spring aSB^wing fields. People interested in teaching and learning the skills are encouraged to participate, or to just comr and enjoy the beauty of the work. There will be plowing with horses during the day. An old fashioned barn­ yard horse puli and live music are planned for Saturday evening. Those planning to attend can spend the day, feel free to enjoy the grounds, visit with friends and join a potluck dinner Saturday evening in the Gather­ ing Place. Historic Bowens Mills will open af­ ter Memorial Day. Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission charge is $2 to the park. Tourism Expo set for April 25 The Business to Business Tourism Expo set for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Barry Expo Center on M-37, midway between Hastings and Middleville. . The event’s primary purpose is to eddfe county businesses about tourisriRKt the public is welcome as well. Admission is free. Sponsors of the event are the County Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee in cooperation with the Chamber and the Barry Expo Center. The Tourism Committee points out that this summer is the 150th annual county fair, the county has 300 named lakes, nine golf courses and more than 2,000 camp sites. “During the Tourism Expo, we hope you will gain an understanding of how, as a group working together to promote Barry County, will increase your share of the ($50 million) tour­ ism industry pie,” the promotional lit­ erature said. Businesses are being invited to have a display table at the event for a $20 fee. Registration is due by April 18 and businesses may fax (616) 945-3839 to register and should include such infor­ mation as the company name and town, the names of those attending and whether a display table is needed. Sunny Fresh mgr. to speak Tuesday Terry Profitt, complex manager of Sunny Fresh Foods in Lake Odessa, will be the keynote speaker Tuesday morning, April 16, in a breakfast pro­ gram sponsored by the Barry Quality Initiative. The public is invited to attend the event, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center just west of Hastings. The pro­ gram is endorsed by the Barry County /Xrca Chamber of Commerce. Profitt will discuss Sunny Fresh’s approach to leadership as a 1999 Mal­ colm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient. The award is given by the President of the United States to businesses and to education and health care organizations that apply and arc judged to be outstanding in seven areas: leadership, strategic plan­ ning. customer and market focus, in­ formation and analysis, human re­ source focus, process management and business results. Profitt will cover Sunny Fresh’s “five piliars” of leadership: trust, cul­ ture. collective intelligence, ordinary people and reward. Sunny Fresh is a Cargill Foods company. Barry Quality Initiative has been formed to provide opportunities for or­ ganizations in the county area to learn quality management principles and to support the exchange of ideas, experi­ ences and expertise. There is a $15 fee, which includes breakfast, for each participant who at­ tends the session. Hearings should keep Hastings City Council busy April 22 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will be ex­ tremely busy Monday night. April 22. with three public hearings and a budget work­ shop. One of the three hearings will be on a re­ quest by representatives from the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity for sewer and water extension to a house it is building at 130 E. Marshall St. Louise Hur­ less, director of the county chapter, ap­ peared at the meeting and noted the petition for the work to be done. City officials reported that Habitat has one of five parcels in the area for which utility extension is sought and they aren’t sure how the other property owners feel about the expense. One property owner, Duane Secor, also was at the meeting, and he said he opposes the proposal. “If more than 50 percent don’t want it. it won’t happen,” Mayor Frank Campbell as­ sured Secor. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian group that builds or renovates affordable housing for low income people. Another hearing April 22 will be an an­ nual event, focusing on the special assess­ ment district in the downtown area to cover costs of maintaining the streets and elimi­ nating parking meters. The assessments, which this year total $21,620, have been levied on downtown businesses since 1989. The third hearing will be about determin­ ing the need for installation of curb and gutter and paving on South Jefferson Street from Nelson Street to the south city limits. A first hearing was held in 1999, bvi noth­ ing had been done since. The budget workshop will be the third in a scries in preparation for adopting a budget for fiscal year 2002-03. The second is to be held at 6 p.m. Monday. April 15. and the third exactly a week later. In other business last Monday night, the City Council: • Decided to stick with Professional Code Inspections of Dorr for building and rental inspections by renewing its onc-year contract. There was some discussion about hiring someone from within the city to do the work, at least on a part-time basis. How­ ever, City Manager Jeff Mansfield said he doubted if the city could match the quality of service that PCI provides for the same cost. “Wc had budgeted for a full-time person in the next budget, but we had a difficult time justifying the extra expense,” Mans­ field said. Councilman David Jasperse echoed the sentiments. “PCI has more experience than we’ll be able to get by hiring someone part time.” He later added, "I personally haven’t heard any complaints (about PCI).’’ The vote was 7-1, with Robert May cast­ ing the lone dissenting vote and Harold Hawkins absent. • Had the first reading of five ordinances that deal with the Industrial Pretreatment Program, which implements changes in mandatory Department of Environmental Quality regulations for wastewater dis­ charge and operations. • Granted tentative preliminary plat ap­ proval for Brittany Estates, a proposed resi­ dential development on Ferris. William and Charles streets. Plans call for 40 residential lots and a cul de sac for Charles Street. The Planning Commission April 1 rec­ ommended preliminary plat approval. Still needed, however, is final plat approval. • Approved a request from Girl Scout Cadet Troop #644 to use Bob King Park for pony rides as a fund-raiser Sunday. April • Granted a request from the March of Dimes to use Fish Hatchcry Park again for its annual "WalkAmerica" fund-raiser Sat­ urday. April 27. and park a motor home in the park overnight. • Approved a request from the Hastings Area School System to use softball dia­ monds at Bob King Park this month and next for the alternative education program, as long as there arc no conflicts with other users. • Granted a request from local Girl Scouts to use Fish Hatchery Park for a summer fun program June 17-19. • Noted that the city will have its annual Mayor Exchange program at Allegan Tues­ day, May 21, and in Hastings Thursday, may 23. • Recognized Public Safety Tclecommunicators Week April 14-20 by presenting a proclamation to Barry County E-911 Direc­ tor Charles Nystrom and two dispatchers. Cotant, Mensch addition projects receive approval by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning Commission approved two proposed site plans April 4 for additions to two prominent Hastings area businesses facing each other on south M-37. Mensch Manufacturing, 2499 S. M-37, plans to build a 50-1100-squ?re-foot addi­ tion, with approval Dy,the commissioners. Future additions abo are planned when sewer and waler become available. Cotant’s Farm Market, 2500 S. M-37, represented by Robert Cotant, asked for ap­ proval to build a 42-x 60-square-foo’ build­ ing. The new structure would connect with the greenhouse, and would be of stick con­ struction, Cotant said. Commissioners noted that commercial zoning on Cotant's side of the road was C-l while across the road it was C-3, allowing a different side setback for two requests across the road from each other. C-l re­ quires 20 feet, but C-3 would allow build­ ing to the property line. The land behind the parcel is zoned agricultural. Cotant would have to acquire an addi­ tional eight-foot strip of land from a rela­ tive in order to build the structure he wants, which was a condition of the approval. Planning Commissioner Jim Alden ob­ jected to the zoning inconsistency, and to requiring Cotant to be required to obtain the additional land in order to build. He said he felt the zoning should be amended, but to do so would take six to eight months with required public hearings, etc., so the owner still plans to add land to his parcel in order to build within the current building season. An apology was made to the applicant by Commissioner Jim Kinney before approval was given. In another County Planning Commission matter last week. Scan and Tammy Sulli­ van were given temporary approval, with stipulations, to operate a kennel for two years in ag zoning in Carlton Township. One of the conditions is if neighbors com­ plain or other problems arise, the permit will not be renewed. Several adult dogs would be allowed at a time, but generally pups would go by age 12 weeks. Sean Sullivan, speaking for his proposal to increase the capacity and permit to breed Beagles and Basset Hounds, said the spe­ cial use permit would lower the cost of breeding, raising, training and showing his animals. He said one of the reduced costs would be in the delayed requirement to vaccinate the animals at around one year rather than the earlier specifications set for licensed pets by animal control at four to seven months. Sullivan believes it is health­ ier for the dog to wait longer. He said his goal was to "breed a better Beagle." by keeping his own a line of stock. He said this was a hobby and he docs not intend to have a puppy mill, though he will sell some of his pups eventually. He docs occasionally breed a stud Basset he owns for others, but does not intend to keep and train this breed. He and friends run trials on both breeds. Sullivan now can have five adult dogs and he wants to be able to keep up to 10 dogs. Commissioners at first were opposed to that many adult dogs. An adult dog would be 18 to 24 months when mature, and Sullivan said it look six months to two years to train a dog when he would sell it if he was not planning to keep it for breeding. There often will be up to eight pups in a lit­ ter. He plans to acquire a female, but will not breed her unless she proves herself in trials as a good hunter. Sullivan would not neces­ sarily breed her with his own stud. The dogs arc both pack trained and trained in solo work. Sullivan said. He said he cleans the keanci daily. His kennel yard is fenced 48 inches high tnd 16 inches on the ground to prevent burrowing. Because of increasing residential devel­ opment near the Sullivans’ property. Com­ missioner Jan McKcough expressed con­ cern over noise and disturbance for neigh­ bors. Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan suggested moving the ken­ nel farther back on the property. Sullivan said the dogs generally don't bark. Alden reported the dogs didn't bark at him, but Morgan said they Gid bark at him. By rule, if dogs bark for two hours continu­ ously, animal control can intervene. No citizens spoke in favor or against the kennel proposal in the public hearing. Sullivan said he hopes to move, but even then the permit process would have to be repeated for the new location. The Planning Commission spent a large block of time reviewing and precisely in­ cluding all details of the minutes that were to be added to a report sent to the Barry County Board of Comm.ssioners on the proposed acquisition of property on North Broadway and Woodlawn for new Com­ mission on Aging and Health Department buildings. The corrections were to be made to the minutes and reviewed again prior to forwarding them to the County Board. City to spend $9,900 on cleanup “closure’ by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings will pay less than $10,000 for what it hopes is “closure” for cleanup of a contaminated site at the City Garage. The City Council Monday night voted 8­ 0, with Harold Hawkins absent, to spend $9,900 for engineering and testing services by Flics and VandenBrink on an under­ ground storage tank. The site was deter­ mined to have a fuel tank leak about 10 years ago and the State of Michigan and Department of Environmental Quality spent thousands of dollars cleaning it up through the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financing Act. However, as City Manager Jeff Mansfield explained, the MUSTFA program was suspended in the mid-1990s when it ran out of funding, so the finishing touches on the cleanup was put on hold. Mansfield told the council Monday that “Natural remediation has taken care of most of the problem,” later adding that he believes “$9,900 is a good deal to get this behind us." Councilman Donald Spencer asked if it was possible to obtain bids from someone else besides Flies and VandenBrink in an effort to sec if the work can be done more cheaply. Mansfield said the city has been working with Flics and VandenBrink ever since the site was determined to have a leaking tank and he would prefer to continue the work with someone familiar with the site. He further held that. “Wc envisioned the costs (for the final phase of the cleanup) to be as much as $100,000. so we look at less than $10,000 as a good deal.” The stale recently has issued new clean­ up criteria and is requiring municipalities to work toward final closure. Mansfield said the site is at a point “where we can almost assuredly achieve closure simply through several more rounds of testing and the filing of a final report.” Spencer was persuaded to vote with the other seven council members, despite his concern. PARK BOARD, cont. from page 2 ployees accountable, and so forth. “I’ve been a volunteer for 15 years and nothing has been well-organized” at the park, she said. It is now the job of park staff and park board members to create a better-organized and managed situation, she said. Baum said. "You can't depend on people using common sense. You have to have it in black and white.” Rich said County Administrator Michael Brown is trying to bring personnel policies within different county departments in line with one single standard. Rich said she hopes people will “look at ail the good things” Forsberg has done for the park. She said if he is weak in certain administrative areas, “why not send him to school for more training?” She said Fors­ berg's strong point is “his vision of what can be done" at the park. She said the park staff is currently envi­ sioning having a “time line" trail where visitors can walk outdoors from one site to the next where buildings and exhibits will characterize different periods in history. Baum called the park situation a “mess.” She said management of the park requires a “heightened level of accountability." “It’s not going to be too many years when we’re going to have to go out to ask support (for the park) from the Barry County taxpayers. They’re going to re­ member this if it isn’t straightened out.” The park board meets again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Charlton Park. Get your color film processed at J-Ad Graphics FAST SERVICE plus QUALITY PRODUCT! �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 11. 2002 16TTERS from our readers... Neither COA nor library plans are sensible To the editor: Up to now 1 have refused to get involved in the debacle that the Barry County Commissioners and the City of Hastings have been wrestling with. But after the vote by the Barry County Commission to approve spending 53,276,687 from the county’s delinquent tax revolving fund to pay for property and the entire cost of both projects. (Health Department and COA). it's time to speak out. The delinquent tax revolving fund is delinquent tax funds invested by the coun­ ty. supposedly, at the best interest rate avail­ able. This fund was set up to help the schools and the township receive 100 per­ cent of their taxes levied each year. This was wholeheartedly supported by the schools, but not by all townships. At the time this fund was set up I campaigned against it because both the schools and the townships would be losing the interest the delinquent taxes generated until the tax was paid. This now goes into the county coffers. Wlien this fund was being proposed. I did a study and determined the delinquent tax revolving fund would generate upwards of $300,000 a year in interest and penalties for the county. The county treasurer at the time disagreed with my figures, but after the first year my figures were verified. Now, from second hand information, the county administrator estimates between $400,000 and $450,000 is put into this fund each year. This could be quite a bit less in future years because of recent legislation regard­ ing delinquency of property taxes. My study showed approximately 75 per­ cent of the delinquent tax and interest was collected in the first year after delinquency. Because of their short sightedness, the schools and townships lost this interest and the interest for the next two years. The schools wanted all their money the first year and did not realize they actually would be receiving less money from their faxes in the long run because of the loss of the inter­ est. Now the reason for this letter. I have voiced my objection to the purchase of the church property to my county commission­ er. Jeff Mackenzie to no avail. The owner of the property stands to make a very sub­ stantial profit on the deal. It has never been said there was any competition in the pur­ chase of the church, neither before the church sold it nor when the county agreed to buy it. Why the county agreed to pay that price is hard to understand. By the time the sale is consummated »he purchase price will exceed $580,000 instead of the $519,500 figure being quoted. By remodeling the church for the COA, the county commissioners will be making the same mistake made when they remod­ eled another church, then tore it down to build the current courts and law building. The county already owns the whole block west of the courthouse. This was purchased by former county boards to be used for the same purpose as the present board wants the church property for. This block could be made construction ready for considerably less than the $580,000 purchase price of the church. Is there any reason why a two-story building with elevators couldn’t be built to house both the COA and the health depart­ ment and still have room for parking on the block west of the courthouse? How much room is needed by the COA. has never been documented, nor has a plan been formulat­ ed as to how they can better serve the out- Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grahd Rapids; Midi. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representathT. ■ a r>1 U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. Slate Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. lying communities instead of just Hastings with a new facility. The Barry County Board of Commissioners had belter reconsider plans and listen to the electors and/or taxpayers who pay their salaries and elect them. Purchasing this church property is a very unwise use of the delinquent tax funds. If they are going to be so free with the delinquent tax funds, why do the commis­ sioners only give the 16 townships $1,000 each to be used on roads? This is infra­ structure that is used by nearly every tax­ payer in the county. Even though the roads are not owned by the towmships. they con­ tributed SI.256,782 to the Barry County Road Commission for roads in the year 2000 and probably that much or more in 2001. Why can’t the counts commissioners afford to contribute more for their own infrastructure? Though I do not live in Hastings I have som- allegiance to the city because I was bom there and my father was a city com­ missioner on the former Barry County Board of Supervisors. My feelings are negative toward *he loca­ tion being proposed for the library. As has been mentioned, there are other locations just as well suited for the library that will not be detrimental to other properties or hinder and interfere with the east-west flow of traffic. By locating the library in one of the other mentioned locations, a great improvement to that area would be accom­ plished. The proposed location would not have any room for future expansion without dis­ placing oilier properties in the neighbor­ hood. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Alternative ideas needed for COA, library locations To the editor: Bravo. Mr. Don Johnson! In reference to his letter in the March 28 Banner. I understand all his points he referred to and I too have opinions about the Hastings City and Barry County woes. If it cost that much to buy land in the city for a much needed COA building, just wait. Maybe the old church on Colfax Street or on Church Street will be available (I hear a lot also will be available on Hanover and Blair streets soon). Of course, the city fathers would ha e to ask for a variance or special use permit in There is a greater need than computers for township To the editor: Our new Orangeville Township treasurer wants to computerize the tax rolls and I agree with the concept. However, our long range plans in 1999 were for township offices addition to the halt and an addition to the fire station. We completed a fire station addition and have started reserving funds for the offices We now have the resources to proceed, and I feel this should be our next priority. After that. I feel computer needs for the township offices should be completely addressed. There are new members on the board who may not agree with our previous prior­ ities. but I would like them to consider the cramped quarters our assessor and supervi­ sor now share and the overflowing room in my home I would like to reclaim, especial­ ly since criticism has been raised regarding records being kept in our homes (where we have maintained our offices!). Downtown living units bad idea Dear editor: Hastings does not need more or any resi­ dential dwellings downtown. That reported 10 percent drop bn the crime rate will go up otherwise. Why not. jry (fl,get more offices down­ town. 'Why not get someone to renovate buildings into office condos. If anyone remembers, >ears ago, with council chambers deciding whether or not to allow this to happen. It could take time in itself. So I’d let Mr. Drummond sit on his gold mine. This could cause the old COA building to be tom down to make way for a new library spot, not closing Mill Street at all. Mr. Doug Ward should go outside the city for this attorney services, where attor­ neys work for you. Darrell Grinnell. Hastings those old apartments in these oider build­ ings, there was always trouble downtown. The apartments were not kept in good repair either. This idea of downtown residential dwellers is as stupid as closing Mill Street for a new library. Deb James Hastings Write Us A Letter.., The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-speced. 'UJeeJi'i. 2ueAtian.... Do what instead of TV? Many experts say Americans watch far too much television in their spare time and TV Turnoff Week is later this month. What other activity do you think would better for peo­ ple and families? True, we are growing, but not to the extent that it warrants immediate computer­ ization unless there’s an incapability of continuing with our present system until we’ve addressed everyone’s’ needs instead of just one person’s. Darlene Harper. Orangeville Township Clerk Utah town treats animals right To the editor: With all the articles about crime, guns, etc., and many more that could be written on those subjects expressing my opinion, 1 have a different topic I would like to write about. My letter is about unwanted, strayed or abandoned pets. cats. dogs. etc. There is a place in Kanab, Utah, in some of the most beautiful canyon country in the stale, which is home to as many as 900 cats and/or dogs at any one time. These unwanted, sick, and abandoned animals are treated, housed, fed. and approximately 85 percent are placed in good homes. The remaining animals (and here is where they excel) are not. repeat are not put to death. Rather they live there until adopted or cross he rainbow bridge natu­ rally. You can call it whatever you want, but here in Barry county and all over the U.S. of A., these unwanted unadoptable animals are murdered. One note to ponder, it is against the law in many other countries to kill these unwanted animals, punishable by jail and fines. If you would like to know more about this “no kill society” write “Best Friends," Kanab, Utah 84741-5000. They can change your thinking and your way of life. Steve Toman, Nashville Forsberg should remain director To the editor: I feel Dr. Peter Forsberg should remain director of Historic Chariton Park. I have been working for Forsberg for the past three years. He has shown only profes­ sionalism and treated me with respect. He has done so many positive things for the park that I think would not have hap­ pened without him. With his hard work and dedication, the park only benefits. I support Dr. Peter Forsberg and all his efforts in making Chariton Park an enjoyable place to work and visit Neil Katsul. Hastings Hastings BannerI Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMrhMor Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. 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Maybe you could design or sew clothes that you would like better than the ones you can buy in the store.” “I think people should go out and get exercise for the same amount of time they would spend in front of the television. If they gel fresh air and walk or ride a bicy­ cle they would feel a lot bet­ ter.” “Instead of blowing up your television, you should blow up balloons and have a party for all your friends. It would be more fun than just watching television.” Class>f>ed ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m. to 5 30 p m . Saturdays 8:30 a.m. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 11. 2002 - Page 5 l€TT€RS...from Our Readers County Board should stop micro-managing Charlton Park To the editor: 1 am finally a re-appointcd Barry County Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and I want to explain a few things about Charlton Park that have happened, and what should have happened, but didn't. A grievance was brought to the Parks and Rec Board last November in violation of procedure, as outlined in the county em­ ployees’ handbook. Grievances must go be­ fore the Parks and Rec Personnel Commit­ tee before they arc brought before the entire board. Jeff MacKcnzie, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the Personnel Committee, had advised the grievant to do so. I asked MacKcnzie why he advised the grievant to by-pass the pro­ cedure, he told me he didn't know there was one and didn’t even know there was a personnel committee. MacKcnzie also told me after the Jan. 18 meeting that he was an elected official and could do anything he wanted. The March 22 letter to Charlton Park Di­ rector Dr. Peter Forsberg from Parks and Rec Commission member Sharon Rich, which was mentioned in the March 28 Ban­ ner story, actually was written by Barry County Adminsitrator Michael Brown. Rich was told to sign it, but she refused. 1 have been a Parks and Rec Commis­ sioner for almost 20 years and have never seen such a mess. Forsberg has done more for the park than all who held that position before him. except perhaps Frank Walsh. Now 1 know what former Barry County Commissioner Emmett Herrington meant when he tried to get the County Board to stop micro-managing. I asked MacKcnzie a year ago if he was out to gel Peter and he denied it. 1 also asked another county commissioner if the board was out to get Peter and again it was denied. Strangely, our park director has not had a performance review for more than two years. Every time it has been brought up at a Parks Board meeting, the County Board members have said the county's attorney has advised not to give Peter a performance review until a workers’ comp claim by the author of the 22 pages of accusations against the director is settled. What this had to do with giving Peter his review is be­ yond me and certainly not fair to him. (I will from now on throughout this arti­ cle refer to the writer of these accusations as ’•Author.") The document with charges against the director was never shared with the entire Parks and Rec Board, though it has been in existence for quite some time. Some of park staff have read it and at least twol have talked to say the charges are not true. I remember one time when I was in Pe­ ter’s office for a private meeting with him and his assistant. While we were talking, Peter got up very quietly and quickly opened the door. There stood “Author,” evesdropping. I was told this kind of be­ havior from him was common. It’s obvious there arc some who have been out to get the director. Is it because they don’t like his lifestyle? Wc don’t have a list of complaints by anyone else who has worked at the park. Peter is a very creative person with many many good ideas and has helped the park more than me st arc aware. He doesn’t de­ serve to be treated the way he has been. Out of respect for Peter, it would have been nice if “Author’s” accusations had been checked out. What didn’t happen, but should have, was a review and update of the director’s job description. Once that was completed, a performance evaluation should have been given and if there were any areas Forsberg needed help, he should have been sent to school to further his education where nec­ essary. Then, in another six to eight months, he should have been given another performance evaluation. So on what grounds can the Park Board dismiss someone when he hasn’t been al­ lowed to do his job? The appointments of Parks Board mem­ bers normally are done before the end of the year. Nominations for chairman, vice chairman and secretary are made and de­ cided in January. Wc were told at the No­ vember 2001 board meeting by County Commissioner Sandy James, who was at that time on the Park Board, that the County Board was running behind on com­ mission appointments and ours wouldn’t be ready for the January 2002 board meeting. So in January. MacKenzie (who had al­ ready served two years as chairman and by rule could not be in that post any longer) immediately opened nominations for the office of board chairman. Then he said that since the new board appointments hadn't been made yet, John Tcxter and I could not vote. After I protested. Clyde Morgan told MacKenzie I was out of order since I hadn’t been reappointed yet. Morgan nomi­ nated MacKcnzie for chairman MacKcnzie was informed that by rule he couldn’t serve another term. After discussion Mackenzie asked if there were any more nominations and another board member nominated Jeff VanNortwick. MacKcnzie called for a vote and it was 3-3 Voting for MacKenzie were himself. Clyde Morgan and Ken Neil. Voting for VanNortwick were Sharon Rich, Van­ Nortwick and one other board member. The way the meeting was going, it looked like a railroad job, so VanNortwick moved for the meeting to be adjourned. MacKenzie said that couldn't be done. He was reminded there was a motion on the floor, so he called for the vote and it passed 4-2. Even if Mackenzie had been able to serve another term, the only time the chair­ man votes is to break a tic. But his vote cre­ ated c. tie. I was told I was ineligible to vote and would not be until this Michigan Public Act 261 issue about eligible board members was resolved, so there would be no ap­ pointments. I should have been allowed to vote even though my term had run out, as had MacKcnzie’s. I had neither been re-ap­ pointed nor replaced. Had I been allowed, I would have voted for VanNortwick. I have asked for a legal opinion since MacKcnzie was ineligible for another term as chairman. VanNortwick should have been selected instead at that meeting be­ cause if Tcxter and I been allowed to vote. he would have had two more votes than MacKenzie. There also have been concerns raised about prisoners working at the park, but that’s been going on for a long time under previous directors. Other county units have used them, too. When Diane Smith was di­ rector she had busloads of prisoners from Ionia come to the park. The prisoners loved it. They have been supervised, they have a lot of talent and they perform public service at a low cost. The park was doing very well and Dr. Forsberg was getting lots of good things done until these disturbing developments surfaced. Not only is Peter suffering, so is Charlton Park. As a taxpayer and voter. I ask the County Board members to stop try­ ing to micro-manage something they know little about. By what I’ve been reading in the Banner, they have enough things to worry about besides Charlton Park. Wes Robinson, member Parks and Recreation Commission, Johnstown Township resident Dr. Forsberg a breath of fresh air To the Editor: 1 support Dr. Peter Forsberg and the out­ standing job he has done as director of Charlton Park Historic Village and Museum. I have worked with him and the educa­ tion program at the park for years and have had ample opportunity to witness first hand his professionalism and dedication to his role as director. I know better than to listen to the angry rumors and false innuendo per­ petrated by a disgruntled employee with an ax to grind because his position has been terminated. It is my understanding that Dr. Forsberg has been given only one evaluation in the past four years and it was a good one. This then begs the question as to the appropri­ ateness and purpose in suddenly attacking him now. How well can people be expected to perform responsibilities while distracted by the need to defend themselves and the work they love by unfounded attacks? Or perhaps that is indeed the dark political objective of a few on the County Parks and Recreation Board who are all to ready to join forces with the disgruntled employee and fan the fires of untruth in an attempt to dishonor the director, who could very pos­ sibly be one of the best the park has known. I do recognize that not all Parks and Rcc board members are behaving in this ques­ tionable manner. There are those who can easily see through the lies to find the truth and can remain balanced and objective. I am grateful for the sanity their presence brings. One of the most important and far reach­ ing acts Dr. Forsberg has performed in his role as director is to see that this mean spir­ ited. disgruntled former employee no longer has a position at Chariton park. I can tell you he was insubordinate and his depar­ ture was more than justified. Many who visited the park and park employees were subjected daily to his bullying, negativity and obstructionist mentality. His persistent attempts to “get even" with Dr. Forsberg should serve as an indication as to his char­ acter. On a more positive note. I would like to specifically point out a few of Dr. Forsberg’s contributions to the park. Many of the events and exhibits that you and your family can enjoy today are a direct result of his efforts. Dr. Forsberg has brought back the annual pow-wow to Charlton Park after 25 years. He brought the first Medieval Festival, another great family-oriented event The second floor of the museum has been completely refurbished and is now a stateof-the-art Civil War exhibit, a fantastic edu­ cational opportunity, on which Dr. Forsberg worked very hard. The renovations of the new Upjohn House are nearly complete as a result of the grant Dr. Forsberg wrote for funding and his commitment. The house is soon to become the new office space, gift shop and visitors* center. This will free up the space in the first floor of the museum to make way for another exhibit that will feature the parks’ amazing and substantial Native American collection which previously has been in storage and unavailable for view­ ing. The new museum space also will fea­ ture an exhibit on spinning and weaving. Dr. Forsberg is also responsible for the new pioneer cabin and exhibit, which can be seen from the drive as you enter the park. Were it not for Dr. Forsberg the carefully numbered logs to this old cabin would still be rotting away in storage as they have for more than 20 years. It is also due to Dr. Forsberg that Charlton Park now has an authentic cedar wigwam exhibit, a tee pee and a new Native American cultural and education program, which many parents, children and teachers have enjoyed and learned from. Dr. Forsberg has also brought new educa­ tional opportunities for adults to Charlton Park, such as the tracking and awareness class to be taught by nationally known tracker and naturalist Jo? Young April 27 and 28. Also. Jake and Judy Swamp, chief and elders of the Mohawk Nation, will travel to the park from upstate New York in October for a weekend workshop on cross cultural dialogue and a tree planting ceremony. Dr. Forsberg is also working on plans for a WWII educational event. Dr. Forsberg has shown great caring and respect for other work al the park that had oeen neglected for more than 50 years before he came along and made it right. Dr. Forsberg has brought Charlton Park out of a long standing rut of stagnation and has real­ ly put the place back on the map. It is no wonder his work has brought so much attention. I was also an employee of Charlton Park in the mid-1980s before Dr. Forsberg came along and it is easy to see the much needed boost of energy and breath of fresh ideas he has brought to Chariton Park. Let us turn our efforts toward a higher good and common goal of working togeth­ er to achieve what is best for Charlton Park rather than be tom apart by a few individu­ als who are up to no good and have nothing positive to offer. We at Charlton Park stand behind Dr. Forsberg in complete support of him and his role as our director and we believe that anyone who would challenge his abilities, after all he has accomplished, could not possibly have the best interest of the park at heart. Tara Walldorff, Hastings Thinking about what’s important Editors Note: The following is an excerpt of Tony Hansen's snort column from the Battle Creek Enquirer Friday, March 29: To the editor: This is a space normally reserved for the all-important topic of sports. But. today, it is not about sports. I hope that the avid sports fans among us will grant me this reprieve. But I simply can’t write about baseball or football or basketball today. To be honest. I’m not sure 1 can write at all. So perhaps this is a column that I will never even finish. But I must try. There’s not many things in this world which I feel I have true control over. But the words I choose to write are mine and sitting here, banging away at the keyboard I at least know that I can control which let­ ters are struck. I have lost a friend. Matt Penington of Nashville died Wednesday after being burned while trying to light a wood fire. I know I’m supposed to fill this space with opinions on sports. But right now I have none. In fact, today. I care not at all about sports. Matt Penington was 23 years young. He had built himself a successful and reputable business as a plumber. An honest trade for an honest man. He had a terrific wife and in four months she will have their first child. Matt was not what I would consider a close friend. But he was a friend. Hell, be was every­ one’s friend, one of those rare people who looked al life with optimism and goodness in his heart. I knew Matt mostly through my brother, who was in the same class as Matt in school. My brother and Matt were great friends growing up. He has visited our house often. We use to use an old broomstick to bash a ball fashioned of duct tape with a cork center. It was our version of the Home Run Derby. Any ball hit in the weeds was a homer. Penington was a strong kid. He sent plenty of balls sailing into those weeds. I can’t stop asking myself why? Why do things like this happen? And why do they so often happen to people like Matt Pening­ ton? I was listening to a sports radio show this morning and the topic of the day was Mar- See HANSEN,cont. page 13 In My Opinion... Driving is way too dangerous Driving down the road one day. realizing i was in sole charge of a potential killing machine, I thought about Americans of an earlier age. If they’d been given the opportu­ nity to make a plan for the future and have that plan come true, would they have chosen automobiles as the primary mode of transportation? Admittedly, they might not have foreseen the economic and political forces that drove the creation of the automobile. People needed better and faster transportation than the horse and buggy, and more flexible transportation than trains. The military needed to win its battles. The faster troops could be moved, the better. Yet if these earlier Americans were told that in the future, people would be able to get around quickly, but the price they would pay would be that some of them would al­ ways be dying as they went about the innocent business of traveling from point A to point B. would earlier Americans have said, “Go ahead, build a system where people will inevitably die"? Death by automobile has become Americans* staple diet. The media reports horrific crashes with the same frequency as it reports the weather. No one escapes, either. Is there anyone who hasn't had a friend or relative die in a car crash? The question is, have wc become so used to these deaths that we arc far loo accepting of them, the same way we have become used to other disturbing societal trends, such as the ceaseless selling of sex to our children by the entertainment media? Are we too busy surviving to worry about the quaiitv of that survival? Yes, people arc working all the time to reduce traffic fatalities — designing safer ve­ hicles, creating new safety devices, passing seatbelt laws, providing free infant scats to people in need, pouring money into education campaigns to reduce speeding and road rage, pushing stricte r drunk driving laws, targeting dangerous intersections for repair, etc. And yet, here in Barry County as elsewhere, in spite of air bags and seat belts and a vigilant police force, people continue to die, many of them young people. The deaths of children in auto accidents especially tear your heart out and make you daily fear your own kids’ safety. Providing teens with the option of additional driver’s education to teach them emer­ gency driving procedures might help. Cops learn how to control a skid, drive on wet pavement, and otherwise deal with dangerous driving situations. Why not teach kids how to get out of trouble once they get in it? Insurance companies would surely get on the bandwagon, considering how such training could reduce the number of expensive fender benders and rollovers that occur (and not just with teens). Such extra education (which I would have been willing to subsidize for my teens) could impress upon young drivers the dangers of driving fast and/or drixing drunk. Extra training could also teach teens basic respect for other drivers and teach them to have patience »n the road (how many teens have you seen who wait patiently for traffic to clear berorc proceeding? How many have you seen peel out of a grocery store parking lot barely missing oncom­ ing traffic? How many adults do the same thing?) In a recent play on anger management at Delton Kellogg Elementary, the main char­ acter said that when it comes to controlling anger, “you have to be your own coach.” Why couldn’t we teach teens how to be their own coaches when it comes to driving? Wc can teach them to think more about what they’re doing. Is the road they’re travers­ ing particularly dangerous because it’s been raining? Is an alternate route advisable? Wc could teach them how to focus their attention on driving. (How many have gotten into crashes because they were changing a tape or talking to a passenger when they should have been paying attention?) Even though training people in the same way airplane pilots md astronauts are trained may be asking too much, you have to wonder why their safety records are so much better than those driving automobiles. Another way to make driving safer might be additional signage. Can wc put flashing lights or other extra warning signals around dangerous intersections or along dangerous stretches of road? Winding dirt roads, for example, can be extremely treacherous when they’re icy. The other day, I blasted right through a stop sign. 1 never saw it. It was late afternoon, and the sun was shining directly into my eyes. Even with sunglasses on and the car’s vi­ sor down, I missed the sign. This is the same intersection where a former Hastings po­ lice commander was killed — by someone who ran the stop sign. I have had two other people tell me they missed the stop sign at that same intersection. Even though it was my fault this very scary incident occurred, perhaps I might have seen an extra sign placed lower to the ground in the area leading up to the intersection. We should also spend more time and money researching alternative transportation methods. Effective mass transit can help. We also have brains in this world that have the ability to envision and create entirely new types of transportation. Could there be vehicles with the built-in capacity to harmlessly bump off other vehicles? Hey, it may sound like science fiction, but Jules Verne proved that the seemingly impossible often becomes possible. It may be that the question will be taken out of our hands by a worldwide depletion of fossil fuels. But given our love for the automobile, it’s more likely fuels using renew­ able resources will replace fossil fuels. Perhaps the biggest question is, can we have local, state and national policies that ac­ tually strive for zero tolerance of auto fatalities? Too often our fatalistic society says, “That’s the way it is. Deal with it.” Wc need hope that someday the killing fields that have become our highways arc going to be a thing of the past. — Mary McDonough, reporter CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Crty Council win hold a pcAriic hearing on Monday. April 22. 2002. at 7:30 pm. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. to determine the necessity for construction of sewer improvements in the 100 block of East Marshall Street (See map below) This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of the Charier of the City of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings Crty Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request lor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The Crty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the Crty of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TOO cal relay services 1­ 800-649-3777 Evaril Manshum City Clerk �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 11.2002 R Thomas "Tom ” Possehn LAKE ODESSA ■ R. Thomas “Tom” Possehn. age 70. of Lake Odessa, passed •way at his home Wednesday afternoon. April 3. 2002. Tom was bom in Portland on Feb. 8. 1932 to William and Bertha (Schroeder) Possehn. He attended Coon School and graduated from Ionia High School in 1950. He worked for GenCorp in Ionia for 38 years, but his true love was farming. Tom was married to Katherine Fox on Feb. 9. 1952. and they were happy to have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Tom had many favorite things in life, but the most important were h;s family, ice fishing, dancing, hunting, and of course, golfing. He always loved to take his grand children 4-tracking. and had built a special box to carry them. Everything that Tom did. he did with excellence. He is survived by his loving wife. Katie: his children. Christine 'Tom) Wilson of Portland. Tom Jr. (Julie) Possehn of Lake Odessa. Jeanne (Mark) Goosmann of Sedalia. CO. Patricia (Jim) Eickhoff of Saranac. Ron (Lori) Possehn of Lake Odessa. Cheryl (Scott) Farr of Dimondale. 16 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his brothers. Donald (Mane) Possehn of Lake Odessa and Raymond (Marilyn) Possehn of Portland: his sisters. Hulda Sutton of Lake Odessa. Helen Godwin South Lyon, and Lucille (Robert) Heppe of Orleans: and many other loving relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers. Harold Possehn and Herbert Possehn. There will be no funeral home visitation. A private family service will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia County Hospice. Lakewood Community Ambulance, or the Ionia Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Ohitaaties Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVILW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 753-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p-m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Fatlvr Al Ruv seil. Pastor. Saturday Mw 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Confession Satur­ day 3 JO-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garhsop. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.ro.: classes for all ages. Morning Woe■lup 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19): Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith l*hone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day, 11:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mil) St) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Biblr Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH "Afember Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion” 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St). Church Office. (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Ft Charles McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 aan. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teem a<xl Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 94M-K890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Mommy Worship 11 am.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ COUNTRY CHAPEL I NITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Senice Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nurs­ ery pros ided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hour.: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGUCAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 pm. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Himwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9: 30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 pm. Sr High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church OfGee. 948-8004 fix information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 am. 4887 Coals Grove Rd. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. vice from 8:45-9:50 am.. 10:0010*45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 am.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal otters Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time” is a great lime of celebrating Christ lor all ages 2 yrs. thru 5lh grade! Come out anti join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. April II - 5:45 p.m.. Adult Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Crossways. Friday. April 12 6:30-1 (MX) pm.. Rock Group. Sat­ urday. April 13 - 9:30 am.. GGRC/W/E1CA; 10:00. Cate­ chism 4; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. April 14 8:00 & 10:45 am. Worship; 9:30 am.. Sunday School. A AL Branch Meeting; 2.-00-4:00. Marie Con­ verse Open House. Monday. April 15 - 7.-00 p.m.. Vision of Grace. Tuesday. April 16 - 7:00 pm.. Congregation Council; 7.-00 p.m.. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednes­ day. April 17 - 10:00 am.. Healthy Familes; 10:00 am.. Wordwatchers; 3:30 p.m.. Youth Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy- Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouraa Music Director. 8: 30 am. - UVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 am. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10*30 Refreshments. 11:00 am. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. or fpcofli&voyager.nct. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Art Preschool. Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associate. Thursday. April II - 8:30 am.. Women's Bible Study - Adult Education Class­ room. Sunday. April 14 - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir. 9:00 am. Tra­ ditional Worship Service; 10:00 am. • Welcome to our Fellow ship" Coffee Hour in honor of Rev. Nel­ son E. Lumm; 10:10 am. Sunday School; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship Service; 1:00-3:00 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Car Wash (free!!). Monday. April 15 - terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mt. South. Pas­ ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 am.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bibk 7:00 p.m. A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 am.; Worship 11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ School; 10:45 am. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5L (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am.. 600 pm.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Melvin Keith Moore HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bellwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior 8:30 am. Staff meets for prayer and planning; 7:30 p.m. Trustees meeting. Church Lixinge Wednes­ day. April 17 - 5:00 p.m. Drama Team meets in Sharpe Hail; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team rehearsal; 7:00 pm. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Jesus Club for boys 1 girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose Mac Donald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings N kTTONAL BANK OE HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-4.3 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS - Mrs. Charlotte B Bacon, age 88. of Hastings, died Tuesday. April 9. 2002 at Carvcth Village in Middleville. Mrs. Bacon was bom on March 23. 1914 in Hastings MI., the daughter of Albert and Lady (Freer) Bcssmer. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1932 from Hastings High School. She attended the University of Michigan School of Nursing, graduating with a Registered Nursing Degree in 1936. She was married to Mervin Klein in 1939, marriage ending in divorce; she married Hiram Baxter on June 28. 1958 and he died July 15, 1975; she married Morton P. Bacon on May 2, 1981 and he died May 16. 1989. She returned to Hastings in June 1958 from Trenton. MI., where she had lived since 1944 and in Grosse lie, MI. previously. Mrs. Bacon's nursing career spaned over 40 years. She began as a surgical nurse at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor; surgical nurse supervisor at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital in Trenton; Pennock Hospital in Hastings and for about 15 years as office nurse for Dr.'s Birke, Noah, Blair & Spindler in Hastings. She was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Hastings Women's Club. University of Michigan Alumni Association, University of Michigan Bridge Club, long time volunteer at PennNook Gift Shop in Pennock Hospital. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband's, Hiram Baxter & Morton Bacon, brother, Dwight Bcssmer; step-sisters. Beatrice Leonard, Jeanne Stebbins and Dorothy Dietrich; daughter, Carolyn Eberly in 1989 and step-son. M. John Bacon. Mrs. Bacon is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Sandy) Schonc'elmayer of Hastings; step-sons, James Baxter of Florida, Gerald Baxter of Atlanta, Ga.. Douglas Bacon of Bloomfield Hills, MI.; step-daughter, Julie. Bacon of Pellston. ML; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren; brother. Richard Bcssmer of Orrs Island, Maine. Visitation will be Thursday, April II, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, April 12, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Public Library Building Fund or Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangmcnts were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Doris E. Schnurr GRAND RAPIDS - Doris E Schnurr. age 75. of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord on Monday. April 1, 2002. She was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Caledonia. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ernest and Madge Ruehs and her brother. Nelson Ruehs. She is survived by her husband. William Schnurr. her sister. Genevieve and Philip Datcma; her brother-in-law. Edward Schnurr; and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed immensely by every­ one that had the opportunity to have her in their life. Funeral services were held Monday. April 8. 2002 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Pastor Robert Geike officiated. Interment Holy Comers Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuipcr-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Cale­ donia). VERMONTVILLE- Melvin Keith Moore. 88. of Vermontville and Hastings, died Sunday. April 7. 2002. Mr. Moote was bom October 25, 1913. in Gratiot County. Michigan, the son of Harry B. and Olive M. (Price) Moore. Melvin was a Mill Wright for General Motors working at the Oldsmobile Plant 2. He was a member of the U. A. W. Local Union 1618. He was a member of the Vermontville Bible Church and known as the "bicycle man” in Vermontville. He was active with the Olivet Senior Citizens. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and games. He is survived by daughter Joan (Homer) Winegar of Vermontville, son Keith (Martha) Moore of Vermontville, daughter Nancy (Bill) Ostergren of Nashville, brothers Alvah Moore and Harry "Duane” Moore of Holt. 8 grand­ children. 22 great grandchildren. 2 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris (Marrison). and sister Helen Smythe. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday. April II. 2002, at Vermontville Bib>e Church with Pastor Dan Smith officiat­ ing. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Michigan. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Michigan. Further information available at http://www.prayfuneral.com LAKE ODESSA - Lawrence “Larry" Edwards, beloved husband and father, of Lake Odessa, passed away at his home on Friday. April 5. 2002. at the age of 81. Larry was bom in Flushing. Ml on Feb. 23. 1921 to Don and Vtvia (Dow) Edwards. He graduated from Mary Crapo High School in Swartz Creek in 1941. Larry married Grace Perkins in Durand on Oct. 17. 1943. While serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. he and Grace moved to Kansas City. After his discharge they returned to Swartz Creek and fanned until 1956. For the next 35 years he fanned in Lake Odessa. He is survived by Grace, his loving wife of 59 years; his daughter, Bobbi (Russ) Campeau of Clark illc; his son, Larry (Elly) Edwards of F*u: his grandchildren. Russ (Stacey) Campeau. Jr.. Jim (Nicole) Campeau, Larry Campeau. Jamie (Mike) Fletcher, and Andy Edwards; his great grandchildren. Tabitha Ann Campeau, Riki Edwards. Rebecca Ann Campeau. and Ryann Campeau: his former daughter-in­ law. Connie Edwards; his special friends. Carl and Edith Grashuis; and many other loving relatives and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his par­ ents; and his bro’her and sister. Alton Edwards and Marguerite Herin. At Larry’s request, there will be no visi­ tation or funeral services. There will be a remembrance luncheon on May 5. 2002 from 1-4 p.m. at the home of Bobbi and Russ Campeau. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. William E. French Elza O. Carlin HASTINGS - Elza O. Carlin, age 96. of Hastings, died Monday, April 8, 2002 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. He was bom June 2, 1905 in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, the son of James and Jennie (Barron) Carlin. He moved to Hastings in 1913. Mr. Carlin retired from E.W. Bliss in 1967 after 42 years. He also did lead glass work from 1940-1985 and owned an antique shop from 1940-1970. Elza married Ardis Miskc, October 20, 1925 and she died April 13, 1985. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge and enjoyed playing pool andcuchrc. he was preceded in death by his wife, Ardis Carlin; parents and one brother, Ezra Carlin in 1990. Surviving are one son. Richard (Margaret) Carlin of Richland; grandson, James (Carol) Carlin of Parchment; granddaughter. Roberta (Patrick) Baily of Battle Creek; four great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangmcnts arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. More Obituaries Appear on Page 15 LAKE ODESSA - William E French went to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at his residence in Lake Odessa. Mich, at the age of 71. He was bom Dec. 30, 1930 in Pontiac. Mich., son of Ernest and Clara French. Mr. French attended schools in both Battle Creek and Charlotte. He served in the United States Air Force for six years. In 1967, Bill married Mary Jean, the cou­ ple just celebrated 35 years of marriage in March. Bill retired from General Motors after 33 years of employment, also had worked at Kenyon’s TV and Appliance in Lake Odessa. MI. and was a volunteer fireman for 10 years, and was a Boy Scout leader. He enjoyed animals, fishing, camping at Snow’s Lake, and loved life and laughter. Mr. French was preceded in death by his father. Ernest French; son-..»-law, James Danny K. Benham; brother-in-law. Chuck Joseph. Surviving are his wife. Mary Jean French; mother. Clara French of Lake Odessa; children. Debra and Erhard Freitel of Battle Creek. Dawn and Steve Pifer of Saranac. Mike and Deb Barnes of Bellevue, Vicki Benham and Jeff Lackey of Lake Odessa. Sherri and Ron Piercefield of Lake Odessa. Dennis Bames of Ionia, Connie and Tim Reynolds of Kalamazoo. Rodney and Wanda French of Otsego, and Leslie Stinson of Colorado Springs. Co.; sister, Rita Joseph of Potters illc; brother. Don and Janice French of Battle Creek; aunt. Mildred Lc Tourneau of Homosassa, FL; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held Monday, April 8. 2002 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church (M-50. Lake Odessa). Mr. John Waite and Rev. Curt Jensen officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Ionia area Hospice or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel. For more information, log onto www.legacy.com. �^Social New! Ellwoods to observe 15th anniversary Randy and Angie Ellwood of Hastings will celebrate lheir 15 year anniversary on April 27. 2002. Together we stand. Harper-Drake plan to wed May 4 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harper of Middleville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Eileen to Gordon Gerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Drake of Hastings. Sara is a 1998 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School and is currently employed with Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Gordon is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed with Drake’s Landscaping in Alto. The couple plan to reside in Hastings. A May 4. 2002 wedding is planned. ===================== Winegar-Rosenberger plan May 18 wedding Richard and Shelley Winegar of Hartings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Ruth Joan Winegar to Shawn David Rosenberger, son of David and Janet Rosenberger, also of Hastings. Ruth and Shawn arc both 2000 graduates of Hastings High School. A May 18, 2002 wedding is planned. Widths BOY. Levi Phillip Poortenga, 9 lbs. 10 ozs., 21 inches long. Bom on March 24. 2002 to Kyle and Stephanie Poortenga. Proud big brothers arc Titus and Blake. GIRL. Karsyn Daniels, bom at Blodgett Hospital on March 28, 2002 at 7:58 a.m. to Scott and Melissa Daniels of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 lbs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Quentin Alexander Faynor, bom at Hayes Green Beach on Feb. 4, 2002 to Anthony and Kristie Faynor of Ver­ montville. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Quentin joins one brother. Ford Faynor, at home. Proud grandparents arc Stanley and Darlene Hosey, Tyfanic and Sherman Garity, all of Vermontville, Dou­ glas and Shcron Faynor of Woodbum, OR. Great grandparents arc Ruth Janousck of Charlotte and Milton Faynor of Eaton Rapids. Haywards to mark 60th anniversary Anderson-Haight plan to marry May 4 Mr. and Mrs Mark Anderson of Sterling Heights, MI are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Anderson to Levi Haight, son of Mary Ann O’Brien of Hastings. MI. Kristin is a 1998 graduate of Utica High School and will graduate from Grand Valley State University on April 27. She will then return to GVSU for graduate school in the fail. Levi is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2001 graduate of GVSU . with a bachelor’s degree in corporate wellness and fitness. He is employed at ABC West Michigan Auto Auction in Moline. MI. After their wedding on May 4. 2002. They will reside in Wyoming. MI. Tom and Juanita Hayward will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday. April 21. 2002 from 1 to 4 p.m.. al the Delton Fire Barn. Please join the family for a pig roast in their honor. No gifts, please. Keith and Gloria Meaney of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Melinda Kay to Jerrod Frederick DuBois. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry DuBois of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Staup of Lake Odessa. Melinda is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company in Hastings. Jerrod is a 2000 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Schulert Plumbing and Heating in Mulliken. A September 21st wedding is planned. Thomas G. Ahrens and Charlotte T. Faulkner of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa Verena to Todd Alan VanKampen. son of Jack and Phyllis Price of Hastings. The bride-to-be is a 1994 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg. The groom-elect is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School. They both work at Bradford White’s. A June 8th wedding is planned at Tydcn Park in Hastings. The couple will reside in Plainwell. licenses Terry Allen Houston, Shelbyville and Rhonda Kay Houston. Shelbyville. Joshua Todd Strait, Middleville and Sara Lynn Smith, Middleville. Scott Allen Herrera. Hastings and Daris Rogers, Hastings. Timothy Allan Wade, Delton and Jeanne Marie Sams. Delton. Steven Niles Beardslec, Delton and Beverly Lynn Patrick, Delton. Christopher Wayne Carman. Delton and Angela Rae Pavlak. Hopkins. Brian John Moras. Hastings and Deborah Louise Taylor. Lowell. Gordon Gerald Drake. Hastings and Sara Eileen Harper. Hastings. Randy James Bunce. Hastings and Lisa Kaye Jordan. Hastings. Cal Leon Casey, Hastings and Brandy B. VanPortfliet. Hastings. Zona Thomas is 80 April 21 Zona Thomas, longtime resident of Middleville and Hastings will be celebrat­ ing her 80th birthday on April 21. She would enjoy birthday greetings from friends and relatives. Her current mailing address i< 3510 Yeckley F 1, Hastings. MI 49058. Her telephone number is 945-2581. BOY, Tannon Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 28, 2002 at 1:58 a.m. to Kristin Dean and Travis Williams of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aston James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on March 27. 2002 at 5:54 p.m. to Samantha Sanborn and LaVem Hall of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Marie Converse will be celebrating her 80th birthday. An open house will be given by her chil­ dren at Grace Lutheran Church. Hastings in the Fellowship Hall on April 14. 2002 from 2-4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to stop by and celebrate this very special day with us. No gifts, please. Friends and relatives are invited to a 60th wedding anniversary party for Mary and Otis Hermenitt Saturday. April 27. 2002. from to 2 to 5 p.m. Program of music at 3 p.m. with daughter Marylyn and Second Circle. Daughter Gloria with Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble Mini Group and oth­ ers. It will be at the Hickory Corners Wes­ leyan Church Fellowship Hall. 4390 Hick­ ory Road, Hickory Comers, Mich. They are retired farmers. They have 2 daughters. 5 grandchildren and 6 great­ grandchildren. They now perform music at nursing homes, seniors meal sites, churches, etc. No gifts. PLEASE. Your friendship and attendance is the only gift needed BOY, Bayne Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 30. 2002 to Brian and Leslie Willson of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Zackcry James, born at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 2002 at 8:30 p.m. to Trisha and Bruce Buckley of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Thomas Harlan, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 29, 2002 at 2:39 a.m. to Russell and Renee Solmes of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Marie Converse to mark 80 years Hermenitts to mark 60th anniversary BOY, Austin Jacob, bom March 19, 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long to Joseph and Melissa (Potter) Blcam. Austin was welcomed home by big brothers, Logan and Ian. Proud grandparents arc Art and Dolores Blcam and Steve an-.! C arol Potter. Ahrens-Van Kampen to speak vows June 8 Meaney-DeBois to be wed Sept. 21 BOY, Emmanuel John, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 25, 2002 at 11:36 p.m. to Joy and Jeremy Dame of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Lorraine, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 26, 2002 at 1:19 p.m. to Lisa and Terry Ketchum of Pine Lake. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Ashalcc Makena, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24, 2002 at 3:43 p.m. to Nicki and Aaron Ehlers of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. AN IRA TO FIT ANY LIFESTYLE At Hastings City Bank, wc know that different people have different financial goal*. That’s why we offer a full range of IRAs available to make sure that you’re alway prepared for the future. Choose the investment option that best fits you from mutual funds, stocks and bonds', or FDIC insured CDs and Statement Savings. Have questions? Call us at any office and we’ll provide you with the information you need to make the best choices for your lifestyle. ROLLOVER IRA • Ideal fiw individuals who are retiring nr changing ><»bs • Flexible, alkms you to maintain contnd during a transition period ROTH IRA • Tax free distributions for retirement income • Expanded income limits • Can be used to buy your first home SPOUSAL IRA • Ideal for households with one income that are looking to maximix lontributams : TRADITIONAL IRA • Offering expanded eligibility and greater tax savings' • Ideal for anyone looking f‘*r an immediate tax break who does not have a retirement plan • Can be used to buy ysxir first home EDUCATION IRA • Gmrnbunons of $2,000 maximum per year for student beneficiary • Contributions must stop when the student reaches 18 • Withdrawals made by the student f«w qualified higher educatkm expenses ate tax-free BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP DUST CONTROL We Make Copies... Black & White as well as FULL COLOR! Priced As Low As... 99* J-Ad Graphics North cf Hastings on Highway M-43 As a service to township residents, the Baltimore Township Board will again contract to have calcium chloride spread in front of residences for those wishing to purchase it. The cost Is .22 per foot. Please note that the rate charged includes 3 applica­ tions of 26%. If there is not enough purchased to order the minimum 5.000 gallons for each application, your money will be refunded. Please make checks payable to Baltimore Township and send along with the order form to: Baltimore Township Clerk 5766 Henry Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058, by April 30. 2002. Baltimore Township is not endorsing or guaranteeing the product being used, the Township is only acting as an intermediary for those wishing to purchase dust control. This is not a revenue-producing program for the township, all money collected is used only for dust control. Name Phone /Address ____ X $ .22 per foot>$------------------------ Contribute to yoiix IRA iiith a loan from HCB. Call or stop by for full details. . Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 U.irJv’ FDIC’ �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 11. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MQBIGAGHSALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clair F. Boytan and Bemadme M. Boylan. Husband and Wife, to Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan, inc.. mortgagee, dated September 26. 1997 and recorded September 30. 1997 in Doc *1002191 Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty and 81/100 Dollars ($62,160.81) including interest at the rate of 9.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice ts hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of PrairieviFe. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SIT­ UATE IN BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 88 DEGREES. 59 MINUTES. 33 SECONDS. EAST 865 88 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 382 84 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 33 SECONDS EAST 283.91 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST ONEQUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 315.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OR WAY UNE OF M-89 THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF M-89 ON A CHORD BEARING NORTH 63 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 44 SEC­ ONDS. WEST 314 98 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 180.90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF TAKEN. DEEDED. OR USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOS­ ES SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION. EASE­ MENTS. AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6O0.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated April 11, 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan. Inc. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Mi 48083 (248) 457-1000 Fie No 233.0009 (5^9) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting April 2, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting called to order by Supervisor Cook. Public hearing on Budget held. Public hearing closed at 8:08 p.m. All board members present Also fire chief and 17 guests. Correspondence read. Department reports received Approved: same meeting time, assessor and supervisor hours, transfer station hours, legal consul, bank depositories. Bernard Museum con­ tribution WAEMs subsidy, township officers, salary resolution. Township general appropria­ tions Act. gravel road request Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested by By: Lee Cook. Supervisor (4/11) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions o‘ a mortgage made by Lenny L. Gajeski (orig>aai mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corjxxatior.. Mortgagee, dated March 7. 2000. and recorded on March 8. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Midfirst Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated October 8.2001. which was recorded on November 26. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the s of EIGHTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 00/100 dollars ($88,662 00). including inter­ est at 8.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on April 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 23 of Lot 108 of the crty. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Libar A cl plats, on Page 1 being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors herein by deed being recorded simultaneously herewith; this being a purchase money mortgage given to tecure the purchase price of the above described premises. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated March 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200213265 Gators (4/11) It’s Finally Here! TCXzadlLzivn yHeacIciivf tizemen t 1821 N. East St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Opening Mid-March 2002 • ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE FOR SENIORS Ann landers THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jason L. Thomas and Amy L Thomas (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated January 20. 2000. and recorded on January 24. 2000 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Mahattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23. 2001. which was recorded on May 7. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYFOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTYNINE AND 65/100 dollars ($94,389 65). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 p.m., on April 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. Lot 9. Block 62. Village of Middleville, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200115827 Stallons (4/11) No spoiling Dear Ann Landers: I am about to marry a man who is very selfish. “Howard" does not believe in taking care of me. I do not want to work for the rest of my life. 1 want to stay home and raise children, and maybe do volunteer work. I had trouble paying my utility bill last month and asked Howard to take care of it for me. He did. re­ luctantly. and said I should never let it hap­ pen again. I was appalled at his attitude. He said providing financially for a woman was the same as spoiling her. He also told me I should not expect him to be romantic, be­ cause that simply isn’t his style. I think 1 deserve someone who will spoil me. If Howard truly loved me. shouldn't he be willing to put the necessary energy into doing romantic things for me? I don’t want to make a mistake with this relationship. Ann. Please tell me if I should marry Howard or not. - Cinderella in Virginia. Dear Cinderella: Don’t marry Howard. You two are not compatible. Howard does­ n’t sound like Mr. Wonderful, but he has been honest and upfront about his short­ comings. Believe me. he is not likely to change. Also, you might want to revise your expectations of having a man “spoil" you. few men are willing to do this, nor should they have to. Frankly, dear, you don’t sound mature enough to be married. Please take my ad­ vice. or you’ll be writing again in a few years, telling me how miserable you are. Notice of Mortgage Force lor uro Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WZ OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard F. Tinkler and Shirley A. Tinkler (original mort­ gagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 11, 2000, and recorded on March 17. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as May 1.2001. among Ct&** Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Ace Securities Com.. Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank Nauonaf Association. C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001-CB2, without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 13. 2001, which was recorded on August 20. 2001, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY AND 26/100 dollars ($77.37026), includ­ ing interest at 10.600% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 16. 2002. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1 and 2 of Block 8 of H J. KenfieWs Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. BarryCounty Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Apnl 4. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Muslangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200212157 (5/2) Mustangs-B Judging in-laws Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from "Stuffy Dad in Kansas," whose son was engaged to a strip­ per. You told him he didn’t have to approve of her job but he should find a way to ac­ cept her for his son’s sake. You are so right. Ann. Several years ago, my son married a stripper. I was not crazy about the gird but kept my opinions to myself. It was not her profession that made her a lousy wife, how­ ever, it was her immaturity. Eventually, she ran off with another man. I never said one bad word about her, and consequently, I maintained a good relation­ ship with my son. Last week, he thanked me for not criticizing his ex-wife. It al­ lowed him to put her faults into perspective and not blame his parents when the mar­ riage failed. He is now engaged to a mar­ velous woman, and we are trilled. Keep telling parents not to alienate their children because they disapprove of their mates. Parents have a greater influence when they are still in the picture. - Stars and Stripes Reader. Dear Stars and Stripes: Thanks for the backup. Many readers were disappointed that I told the father to accept his new daughter-in-law.I also received mail from ex-strippers who thanked me for not judg­ ing their character based solely on their profession. Here’s the last word on the sub­ ject: Loving reward Dear Ann: Six years ago, my son in­ formed us that he was marrying his preg­ nant girlfriend. He said, "Mom, I know you don’t approve of her. But I am asking that you welcome her into the family, because 1 love her.” I knew my son was intelligent and level­ headed, and that I had raised him well. For A Leisure Living Managed Company - www.lelsure-livlnq.com yAKtn jTAfE. The IMellijeat oil. HASTINGS QUICK LUBE 815 W. State Street • NOTICE • Across from K-Mart Ph. 948-9542 The Intelligent oil. RADIATOR FLUSH $39’s The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 9,2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING Plus tax 3£ o- an $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING. WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF £ W. BUSS 615/945-5607 his sake, I made the decision to love this girl as I would my own child. I let my fam­ ily members know I would tolerate no un­ kind words about her and they were to treat her with respect. This is my reward: Six years later, 1 have two beautiful, happy, healthy grandsons. My son and wife have a nice home and are building a secure future together. And our family has truly found the heart of gold that beats within my wonderful daughter-in-law. She is bright, intelligent, talented and cre­ ative. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and is a terrific wife and mother. 1 feel blessed. — Happiest Moihcr-in-Law in Oregon. Bury hatchet Dear Ann Landers: My younger sister is gening married in November, and I have agreed io be her matron of honor. She has asked our father to walk her down the aisle, but he is quite ill and may be unable to do this. As a backup, she intends to ask my mother’s second husband. “Glenn." a man who destroyed my parents’ marriage and caused their divorce. When Mom left Dad. we were forced to live with Glenn for the five years they were together. Mom eventually moved on to an­ other husband, and 1 have had no contact with Glenn for several years. We were not close. I am dumbfounded by my sister’s deci­ sion and told her it was a slap in the face of our father. I begged her to reconsider, but she said her decision is final. I am contem­ plating pulling out of the wedding because I cannot bear the though: cf being part of such a travesty. Please guide me, Ann. Sad Sister in Texas. Dear Sad Sister: The choice of who walks your sistu down the aisle belongs to her. not you. She obviously does not harbor the same ill will toward Glenn that you do. While I can understand your misgivings, perhaps it is lime to let bygones by by­ gones. On this special day, you should try to bury the hatchet for your sister's sake. You won’t regret it. Income tax tips Dear Ann ’^anders: Income tax time will be here soon, and I hope you will print this to help your readers, as well as the ac­ countants in your audience. 1. The IRS can give you a refund in as lit­ tle as five business days by direct deposit. Be sure to use electronic filing if you can. It costs only a phone call. 2. Just because your friend took a certain deduction does not mean you can.. 3. Don’t ask your accountant to enter false information. You are both responsible for what goes into your tax returns. 4. Add up your receipts for gas or tolls before bringing them to your accountant. Otherwise, you are paying him by the hour to do it for you. 5. If you have sold securities, bring both the buy and sell orders. 6. Direct deposit of refunds is a wonder­ ful benefit. Don’t be afraid to give the IRS your bank account number. 7. Have the Social Security numbers for your children and dependents on hand. If the numbers are not listed, the IRS will dis­ allow them. 8. Don’t let your accountant or tax pre­ parer talk you into using the short form if you need the long form. 9. Choose an accountant or tax preparer who is in business year-round. That guaran­ tees he or she will not disappear at the end of April. 10. Make sure the accountant or preparer signs the return and your copy with his name, address and Social Security number or preparer identification number. It is re­ quired by both the IRS and your state. He is responsible for the return, and if there are major errors, you will want to know where to find him. Thanks, Ann - Accountant in New York Dear New York: I appreciate your taking the time to give my readers some advice on the finer points of filing income tax returns. I hope they pay attention. Gem of the Day: Subtlety is the art of saying what you think and getting out of range before it’s understood. ••••• Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recog­ nize h. How to Deal With It. How to Con­ quer It" can turn things around. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alco­ hol, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box H562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.April 11. 2002 - Page 9 system was simple, in older to arm his fly­ ing bomb, the pilot, once .ontrol had been passed to the mother ship and the techni­ cian had bailed out. would set an ordinary darkroom timer on his panel so that he did­ n’t dawdle. He would then crawl to a tum­ bler switch from which he would remove a pin. Then he would pull a cable which yanked other pins from 14 spring loaded impact fuses. Now any sudden jolt would detonate the pluie. Finally, he would attach a static line from his back chute to a ring­ bolt near the hatch and bail out. He wore a chest pack for emergencies. “Lieutenant Fain Pool, the first to lake off. transferred control to his mother ship, sent his technician out of the hatch, set his time for one minute, braced a foot on a bulkhead, yanked his arming cable, clipped his static line at the ring and jumped. Fortyfive seconds later, having missed a high ten­ sion tower by ten feet, he was on the ground under the power lines. As he was struggling out of his harness, he heard a monumental explosion nearby. It was Lieutenant J.W. Fisher, who had taken off behind him. Fish­ er. unable to transfer control, had got his crewman safely out and then rolled and crashed before he could leave the plane himself. "The British picked up Pool, who lied and told them that he had bailed out because his plane had caught fire. Frank Houston, next in line, took off with Sergeant Smith, a big man whose static line From TIM€ to TIME... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht World War H veterans’ stories By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Barry County Historical Society has been collecting and preparing the stories of World War li Veterans from Barry County and will be publishing them in a book this spring or early summer. Wc would like to share some of the nearly 2.000 stones col­ lected as a sampling of the upcoming book. The following was compiled and wntten by Holly Van Matrc Steiner. She first writes about her uncle: “Cornelius Andrew Engel was bom at the family home at 9727 South Stale St.. Chica­ go. III., on June 9. 1921. His parents were Andrew and Johanna Dekoster Engel "He attended the following schools: Ben­ nett School, graduating from the eighth grade, Tilden Tech for one year, and then graduated from Fenger High School. He then went onto Washbom College, where he graduated from a four-year course, majoring in drafting and architecture. Before joining the Army Air Corp he was employed with his father in Engel Con­ struction. "He enlisted in the Army on Oct. !. 1943 at Camp Grant in Illinois. From there he went to Shaw Field for Pre-Flight School for Pilots. He then went on to Turner Field, located in Georgia for advanced pilot school. After graduating there, he was sent to B-17 Transition training at Hendricks Field in Florida. He departed for England on March 24. 1944. aboard the Queen Mary. "His first assignment was with the 385th Bombardment Group, which was stationed at Great Ashfield. England. "While serving with the 385th. he was involved with Air Offense Europe. The 385th was also known as ‘Van's Valients' and was active before D-Day. It was assigned to the Eighth Air Force in June of 1943. Its component squadrons were the 548th. 550th. and 551st Bombardment Squadrons. Its combat aircraft was the Bl7F(from blocks 85 BO. 45DL, 30-VE); B-17 G. Its first mission was July 17. 1943. and its last mission was April 20. 1945. Total missions: 296. Total credit sorties. 82664. Total Bomb Tonnage. 18.494.0 Tons. AcMIA 129. other Op. Losses. 40. E. Claims: 287-80-95. “Major awards were two Distinguished Unit Citations. Aug. 17. 1943: Regensburg (all four BW Groups) May 12. 1944. Zwickau. "Its claims to fame included leading the famous attack on Marieburg factory - Oct. 9. 1943. and last group to be shot at in May 1945. "My uncle’s plane was named ’Heavenly Body.’ While flying with the 385th. he flew 26 missions over Europe. He received the Distinguished Hying Cross for ‘extraordi­ nary achievement’ while participating in numerous bombing attacks on Nazi inva­ sion defense and war making targets in Ger­ many and German held territory. Some of the targets to wh ch the lieutenant had pilot­ ed his fortress, have been in the Nazi capi­ tal. the oil refineries near Paris (twice), and the marshaling yards at Hamm. Brussels, and Karisrune. "‘Our targets recently have been hit in conjunction with the Allied Invasion Forces.’ said Lt. Engel. ‘We made a couple of trips D-Day. and I really was glad to fly them. Up to that time we had been fighting more or less alone, but now with the ground forces in actions, we are able to team up and deliver telling blows against Hitler’s Fortress of Europe. This was taken from a newspaper clipping that my grandfather had kept.’ "After flying 26 missions, he volunteered to join the 25th Bomb Group. The 25lh Bomb Group was established with the 8th Air Force on April 22. 1944, as the 802nd Reconnaissance Group and activated as the 25th Bombardment Group (Recon) on Aug. 9. 1944. Its Component Squadrons were the 652nd Bombardment Squadron (H) 653 Bombardment Squadron (L) and the 654th Bombardment Squadron (SP). Uncle Neal was with the 654th Bombardment Squadron. The combat Aircraft was the B17F. (September 1943 to May 1944). Bl7G from November 1943 and B-24J. July 1944 to November 1944. Also used was the Mos­ quito XVI, from April 1944. 653 and 654 BS. B26G. 654 BS. only a feu. "The 25th was stationed at W'atton Air Field from April 22. to July 23. 1945. Its first operations was April 22. 1944. Total credit sorties were 3.370. 1943 by 652 BS. Missing in action 15 (652BSO). "The 652nd BS originated as a provision­ al weather reconnaissance unit which was formed at St. Eval with B-I7fs on Sept. 8. 1943. for conducting Atlantic meteorologi­ cal flights. Moved to Boveingdon in November. 1943. it had flown 231 weather sorties when reorganized as 8th WRS (H) (P) ib Narcg 28m k844. Two other squadrons were established at the same date for special reconnaissance operations in enemy airspace. Equipped with Mosqui- so weakened the ringbolt that when Hous­ ton followed him. the nng tore loose and his chute failed to open. Houston, tumbling end over end. glimpsed the static line fol­ lowing him. suddenly knew, yanked at his chest chute and found himself hanging from a tree. "’I was stiff and sore, a little black and blue. The ends of my fingers on my right hand had been cui with something very sharp and I had what appeared to be a rope bum along the right side of my neck. But outside of needing clean underwear. I was in pretty good shape.’ "The last pilot to go was C.A. Engel. His backpack failed. He popped his chest chute. Took one swing and struck the ground so hard that he broke his back and knocked four teeth down his throat. All of the air­ craft were lost; Pool’s w hen it exploded off the coast of France. Fisher’s when it crashed and Houston's and Engel’s when they were shot down. This information was taken from 'The Lost Prince.’ My mother claims that he had his teeth knocked out. but that he didn’t break his neck. "It was at this time that my uncle and Houston and their crews were carried back to their lines in coffins by the French Underground. The name of the mission was ’Aphrodite.’’’ Next week: More about the adventures of Cornelius Andrew Engel during World War II. LEGAL NOTICES C. A. Engel and his squadron. C. A. Engel toes. WRS (L) (P) engaged chiefly in weather flights over the continent, later weather scouting missions in advance of bomber formations and visual coverage of target strikes. WRS (Sp) (P) flew photo recon sorties by day and night. Later duties included ‘chaff’ screening flights for bomber missions. Nucleus for both Mos­ quitoes squadrons came from ex-P-38 Pilots of 50FS who were transferred to Ice­ land from February 1944. Redeployed USA in September 1945. The above information came from the book ‘The Mighty Eighth’ by Roger A. Freeman. "Fortunately my grandfather had kept a scrapbook on my uncle, which when I start­ ed doing research for this history, came in very handy. I had no idea he had seen so much action. The only thing I can remem­ ber him telling about was something about the Battle of the Bulge. He said the air space was terrible and my dad said if you think it was bad up there you should have been on the ground. "In this scrapbook are all kinds of news­ paper clippings and pictures. There are reconnaissance pictures and a full book of flight maps which the pilots used. If it were not for this scrapbook. 1 would have had a hard time. I wrote to Wright-Patterson Air force Base in Ohio and they gave me the name and address of the 25th Bombardment Association. And from them. I started to receive information. It wasn't until after their reunion that I started to put things together. It was at this time that World War II papers were declassified. "The history of the 25th is accurate, but it doesn’t tell a lot of what the 25th actually did. From talking with Jack Sheen, secre­ tary of the association. I finally found out. One of the things they did was drop spies behind enemy lines. The British Mosquito was the plane that flew the most while with the 25th. I can remember him telling that it was a better plane than what we had. Other pilots confirmed this. "In doing my research I found that my uncle had flown with Joe Kennedy. Now I thought how could that be? Kennedy was with the Navy and Uncle Neal was with the Army Air Force. This was when I found out that you had to volunteer for this group. And it was secret missions and flights. I found a book on Joe Kennedy. ‘The Lost Prince.’ by Hank Searles, at the Grand Rapids Public Library. This book tells quite a bit about the missions ai»d the men. My uncle is listed on page 260 of this book. I will take a few minute* to tell you some of their missions. "One of the things they did was patrol the English Channel for enemy submarines. Anotlier main thing was to test exotic fuels and bombs. They would put the plane in the air with a pilot and navigator and behind it would be a mother ship that they would transfer radio control to. The mother ship would then be in control of that plane. First the navigator would bail out and then the pilot would activate the bombs. He would have one minute to get out of the plane. "One mission was with B-I7s. Flying Forts, nicknamed ’Snowbirds,’ because their upper wings and fuselage were paint­ ed white to be better visible to their con­ trollers. They staggered in the air that after­ noon. their load was so great that their under carriages had to be strengthened. Each was assigned a V-1 target. Remember the V-1 s from history class? The Nazis had rockets and these were what they were after this day. Not the rockets, but the launch pads which were deep in enemy territory. Each was assigned a V-1 target near Calais, at Siracourt. Warton, Wierenes and Minoecques. Each was packed with ten tons of RDX. not as heavy a load as the Navy con­ templated for a potent charge, but powerful enough if properly placed to knock out a V­ I site or any other weapon placed by man. "Each Snowbird was flown by a First Lieutenant with an enlisted ‘automatic flight control’ engineer as crew. The Army’s Real Estate AUCTIONS FW If ’■•‘I Mill'em c&op 4 •M®' APRIL 16 11:00 AM CKHKHE FwWdlnn BattW Cr—* iwnwi;; v Defendant Larry Milton Kelley 430 East Avenue Duncan. AZ 85534 TO; Larry Millon Kelley IT IS ORDERED; You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a judgment of divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before May 3. 2002. If you fail to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. A copy of thus order shall be published once each week in Hastings Banner for three consec­ utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Larry Kelley at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication, and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Date: 3/22/02 James H. Fisher, Judge (4/18) FULL-TIME THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS­ SIONERS WILL HOLD THE April 23. 2002, MEETING at 7:00 p.m. AT THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP HALL, 200 W. MAIN ST. MID­ DLEVILLE. Ml. ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDU­ ALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. Several Sell ABSOLUTE! STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 02-144-00 Court Address: 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Plaintiff Juanita Louise Kelley 5718 Long Lake (Winan's Drive) Dowling. Ml 49050 Seeking CLOSING OFFICER for reputable title company in Hastings area. Related experience helpful. NOTICE 52 FORECLOSED HOMES ---------------- ’ SYNOPSIS Barry Township Public Hearing/Regular Meeting March 5. 2002 Public Hearing opened at 7:00 p.m. 6 guests present. Regular Meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m All Board members and 16 guests present Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurers report for 2/02. Adopted RE solutions 02-02. 02-03. 02-04 & 02-05 Accepted Department Reports Adopted Water Budget for 2002/03. Motion to approve Notice of Intent Block Grant Request. Authorized March dlls for $24,847.15. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor. -940 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debl collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained wifi will be used for this purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Henry M. Teunessen, an unmarned man to Hamilton Mortgage Company, a Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18. 2001 and recorded on January 26, 2001 in Document No. 1054288 and re-recorded in Document No: 1057051. Barry County Records. MicNgan. Sato Mortgage wa assigned to NovaStar Mortgage Inc. by an assignment dated June 19. 2001 and 'ecorded July 12. 2001 in Document No: 1062926. on which mortga there is claimed to be due at the date hereo. the sum of One Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Three and 37/100 Dollars ($194,473.37). including interest at 11 990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made ar.d provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 387.5 feet of the North 775 feet of the West 505 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; together with a non-exdusive easement in common with others that is appur­ tenant thereto and is 66 feet wide tor purposes of ingress and egress and public utilities, the cen­ terline of which is described as beginning at a point on the South,line of sard Section 30. distant East 412 feet from the South 1/4 post thereof; thence Northerly to a point on the South line of the above described parcel; which lies 389.5 feet East of the Southwest comer of said above described parcel; thence Northeasterly 220 feet to the point of ending on the East line of above described parcel which lies 195 feet North of the Southeast comer thereof. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3<’41a. in which case the redemption period shall b> 30 days from the date of such sale. Datod . pni 4. 2002 NovaStar Mortgage Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Deqmndre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No: 7048.1901 (5/9) 3rd SHIFT CUSTODIAN BASE PAY $8.66/hr. Barry County is currently accepting applications for a custodian. Applications and job descrip­ tions are available in the Clerk’s office at: 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Thru April 29th Send resume to: Human Resource Director NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 5730 Eagle Dr. Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 County of Barry Jlastmgst City JBanfc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLU­ TION ESTABLISHING A BROWNFIELD REDE­ VELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 381 OF THE PUB­ LIC ACTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN OF 1996. AS AMENDED PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. Wc are currently looking for a Part-time Customer Service Representative to join our team. Qualified applicants will have above average keyboard­ ing skills, be detail oriented and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing shall be held before the Board of commissioners of the County of Barry on May 14. 2002. at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Chamber at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on the adoption of a pro­ posed resolution establishing a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the County of Barry pur­ suant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act. being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 11. 2002 Valley sweeps Saxon baseball; softball splits Maple Valley's Ryan Gons (7) starts a slide into second as Hastings' Dustin Bowman takes the throw. Hastings’ Greg Bergeron (left) backs up the play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Cassie Meade waits for a Maple Valley pitch. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Maple Valley varsity baseball and softball teams took thrcc-of-four games against the visitors from Hastings on Tues­ day. Peeks of afternoon sunshine dried the fields in time for both doublehcaders, and the Valley hardballers beat the Saxons 6-1 in both games. In the opener. Adar? Reil pitched his second complete game in two starts for the Saxons. Reil (1-1) struck out eight and the Saxons (1-2) scored in the top of the sixth to make it a one-run game, 2-1. The Lions (2-0) answered immediately in the bottom of the inning, pulling away for good with four runs. Reil and Josh Bailey each had a pair of hits, while Greg Bergeron (double). Brian DeVries and Robert Bunge chipped in with one hit apiece. Neither team could find their bats in the nightcap, with both managing only one hit each, but four errors and nine walks by the Saxons helped Valley take another 6-1 win. Brandon Burke (0-1) look the loss for the Saxons. Crunch Time by Matt Cowall ' • *■ ™ *• lOO One for you, 19 for me It’s a strange, fidgety time for sports fans. March Madness is history, major league baseball and high school sports have just begun, and the NBA and NHL have yet to be­ gin their playoffs. It’s a packed schedule for hard-core junkies, but it’s cither too early or too late to matter for most teams. In this relative lull, three events try to sneak in and steal the show. Golfs biggest tournament. The Masters, starts today, and the NFL Draft picks through some big, fast humans on April 20-21. The third, and by far the least enjoyable, is Tax Day. Done yours yet? If not. have a nice weekend. I’m sure it’s no coincidence that professional sports seasons manage to work around the guv’ment's big payday, especially since the folks who can kill an entire weekend on the couch watching sports are biologically predisposed to procrastination. Those big foam fingers you see waving in the stands will be busy punching calculators and wiping away sweat and tears right up until the last possible second. This is my 16th year of paying taxes, and I’ve only done them early once. That was my first year out of college, and I REALLY wanted some groceries and such, so my re­ fund couldn’t come fast enough. As soon as 1 received all my W-2s, I sat down and hap­ pily filled out my form, hoping a little would be left for me after 1 covered all my bills. The answer was shocking, so I quickly erased it and started over. Surprise gave way to panic, and i tore the dang form trying to erase it again. Two more forms and several mutilated No. 2 pencils later, the awful truth finally be­ gan to sink in: I owed $1000, which was more than my car was worth, much less my bank account. Needless to say. I haven’t done my taxes before April 15 ever since. Bad news is eas­ ier to take in the spring. This year. I bought myself some happiness, at least until I see the results. I had some new sources of income last year, and I’ve been dreading whatever I’d have to do to sort it all out for the IRS. I finally decided to pay someone else to do the dirty work, and it’s some of the best money I’ve ever spent. Instead of deciphering tax gobbledygook all weekend. I'll sleep well and catch up on the playoff races. I wish all my bills felt this good. The Red Wings and 1 don’t share the same tax bracket, and they skate better than I do, too. They’ve long-since clinched everything a team can clinch in the NHL regular season, and they’ve been on cruise control like my grandma, driving 40 down the last stretch of season highway. The Wings are rested, and hopefully they can refocus and floor it through the playoffs. On Monday night. I watched the surprising Pistons clinch their first Central Division Championship since 1989-90, the last time they won the NBA title. That’s pretty cool, I guess, although it seemed kind of muted. Maybe it was because the arena was only half­ full, and maybe it’s because the Pistons, as gutsy as they’ve been all season, have abso­ lutely no chance of winning the NBA title, unless the entire West Coast falls into the ocean tomorrow (and takes Utah. Texas and Minnesota with it). The Detroit Lions face an interesting NFL draft, especially since the team has more holes than an Enron deposition. The Lions arc shedding players faster than they’re sign­ ing them, and next year’s team might be about as recognizable — and as talented — as an XF1 squad. But I’m not complaining — not yet. A lot of people have been upset to see familiar faces cast away, especially when popular wideout Johnny Morton was allowed to float over to Kansas City. But the old ship sank, and I don’t mind that management has de­ cided to build a new one rather than raise the old one to the surface. The only franchise player the Lions had on board in the last 20 years was Barry Sanders. Since he jumped ship, the Lions haven’t had one player who was not expendable. Management seems to agree, and while there aren’t any guarantees they're steering the right course, at least it’s a new direction. In the pitiful, delusional world of the Lions Fan. that’s something like good news. Now if 1 can just get some good news from the Tax Man... See you next week. Hastings’ Abby Allerdmg uncorks one against Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon pitcher Brandon Burke hurls one against Maple Valley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Reil collected the Saxons’ lone hit. and BJ Donnini was credited with their only RBI. The Hastings' varsity softball team split at Maple Valley, taking the first game 19-8 and dropping the second 11-10. No further details were made available. Hastings had its home-openers last night with doubleheaders against Plainwell. The Saxons host the Barry County Tourney on Saturday at 9 a.m., welcoming Middleville, Delton and Lakewood in both baseball and softball. Maple Valley’s squads host doublehcaders against Lakewood tonight at 4 p.m.. Hastings’ Aaron Snider stands in against the Lions. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) then hit the road for 4 p.m. doublehcaders on Friday at Portland St. Patrick and Mon­ day at league-foe Morrice. Caledonia track teams run past Hastings in 0-K Gold opener ’s track teams gave Hastings a _rude _Caledonia welcome to the O-K Gold with con­ vincing victories at Johnson Field in Hast­ ings on Tuesday. The Saxon boys’ team dropped a 102-35 decision to the Fighting Scots. “It was a rough start for us, but wc had some pretty decent performances,” Hast­ ings boys’ coach Paul Fulmer said. “Cale­ donia year in and year out is one of the strongest teams in the state and will proba­ bly be the top team in our conference. “Wc were short a few people and we hope to be a little bit stronger when wc go against Kenowa Hills this Thursday (to­ day)." Hastings’ Craig Lauric won the 110 hur­ dles (16.82) and took second in the 300 hurdles (44.75). Chris Donalds (126-0) and John Bowling (119-11) went 1-2 in the dis­ cus, Paul Downing won the 100 (11.68), and Joe) Maivillc won the long jump (18­ 6). Jake Heuss placed second in the 800 (2:11.70) and third in the 1600 (5:04), Zac Fulmer (43-8 3/4) and Mike Roslund (38-8) went 2-3 in the shotput, and Brian Doozan (11:29) and Joel Gibbons (11:30) placed third and fourth in the 3200. Caledonia senior standout Tim Ross, fifth in the nation in cross country this fall, ran in Hastings for the first lime. He swept the 800 (2:04.98), 1600 (4:28.34) and 3200 (9:34.56) and ran in the winning 3200 relay (9:39). I’e’s the defending state champ and Division 2 record-holder in both the 1600 (4:13.47) and 3200 (9:16.72). The Hastings girls' team lost by an iden­ tical 102-35 margin. “Obviously from (the score) you can tell it was a tough meet,” Hastings girls' coach Fred Hutchinson said. “Wc had some ex­ cellent performances from Niki Noteboom, Ashley DeLinc, Sarah Clevenger. Kristen Lydy. Mandi Becktcl, Erin Dahn, and Lisa Noteboom. All of those girls scored points in the meet for us and did an all around great job in the numerous events they were competing in. “The whole team gave their best effort and will undoubtedly improve as the season goes on.” Lydy took third in the 100 hurdles (17.72) and second in the 300 hurdles (55.26), Niki Noteboom took first in the 100 (13.29) and second in the high jump (4-6), DeLinc took first in the discus by more than 29 feet (98-9) and was second in the shotput (29-1), Dahn was second in the 400 (1:08.70), Becktcl placed second in the 200 (30.63), and Clevenger took second in the 3200(14:34). The team of Becktcl, Dahn, Lisa Note­ boom and Niki Noteboom won the 800 re­ lay in 1:59. Both S.'<on squads compete today at Ke­ nowa Hills beginning at 4 p.m. At right: Hastings' Jake Heuss rounds a turn in the 1600. Keep up with your LOCAL team in your LOCAL newspaper, The Hastings BANNER! Hastings' Zac Fulmer (left) and Kathlyn Rounds put some oompf behind their shotput throws on Tuesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 11, 2002 - Page 11 Kalamazoo Hackett prevails on Delton diamonds Rained out on Monday al Martin, Tues­ day’s home opener against KVA-foc Hack­ ett became the season opener for DeltonKellogg's varsity baseball and softball teams. Hackett came out on top of both con­ tests. edging the Panther baseball squad 4-3 and shutting out the softbaliers 8-0. Both baseball teams had some early-season jitters, as Hackett committed four er­ rors to Delton’s three. The Panthers col­ lected five hits to seven for the Irish. Steve Bourdo (0-1) took the loss for Delton. Over on the softball diamond. Roxann Huisman prevented a no-hitter with the only Panther swat on the day. Rebecca Far­ rell (0-1) took the loss on eight hits, five walks and four strikeouts. Both Panther teams return to conference action today at 4:30 p.m. with home games against Parchment. They head to Hastings on Saturday for the Barry County Tourney against the host Saxons, Middleville and Lake wood. Delton's Tyler Blacken beats it back to first to avoid a Hackett pickoff attempt on Tuesday. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Delton, Lakewood slosh to tie Some sports get rained out. , Soccer is not one of them. Delton and Lake wood testified to this fact on Monday, slipping and sliding to a 1­ 1 tie in the Panthers' home opener and the Vikings’ first game of the season. Ashley Chilton scored for Delton and Sammi Ehl tallied for Lakewood. Both de­ fenses benefited from the sloppy condi­ tions. “Our defense kept us in the game and this may be our strong point this year,” Lakewood coach Paul Gonzales said. “Al­ isha Werdon, Kristina Nichols and Mia Smith all (had) good shots on goal. The girls never gave up." Delton played at Maple Valley last night and plays at Marshall on Saturday at 11 a.m. Lakewood played at Lowell last night and hosts its home opener Friday at 6:30 p.m. against Allegan. Here's the windup...And the pitch: Delton pitcher Rebecca Farrell delivers against Hackett. (Banner photos by Shelly Sulser) Dellon's Jessie Johncock (22) has the angle on Lakewood's Kristina Nichols (19) for a loose ball (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) SUBSCRIBE to The Banner Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 Delton's Julia Dare (8) closes on the ball on Monday against Lakewood. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 18, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 220 West Court St. in Hastings. Mich. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as Women's Slow-Pitch Softball League The YMCA is now accepting team appli­ cations for the 2002 summer women's siow-pitch softball league. The league will play on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Games will begin June 3 and continue through August. All games are at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. A team registration form and fee of $420 arc due to the YMCA by May 15. Teams will be accepted on a firsl-comc-firstserved basis. Team rosters are due by the first game. If the fee and the registration form are not received by the deadline, the team will not be placed on the schedule. Teams may split the fee with a sponsor any way they prefer. Checks should be made payable to the YMCA and mailed to P.O. Box 252. Hastings. MI. 49058. There will be a manager’s meeting on Tuesday. April 23. The meeting will be held at the YMCA office at 234 E. State in Hastings at 7 p.m. Teams unable to send a representative to this meeting must call Dan Scib? (945-9541 al work. 945-3823 at home) or the YMCA (945-4574). This league is open to players at least 18 years old and out of high school. Individu­ als looking for a team to play with should contact the YMCA office or attend the manager's meeting. If teams are looking for more players, please let the YMCA know For further information contact the YMCA of Barry County. Attn: Dave Storms, Executive Director. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml 49058. or call (616) 945­ 4574. YMCA Hastings Karate Club Members of the YMCA Hastings Karate Club took several trophies at the 29th An­ nual G.R. Open Karate Tournament held at Kcnowa Kills Middle School on Mar. 23. Allen DuRussel placed 4th in men’s nov- See YMCA NEWS, continued on page 12 Delton's Whitney Knollenburg (6) battles Lakewood’s Allison Eavey. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) amended: MAP CHANGE A-2-2002 Request to rezone property in Section 24 of Woodland Township (see betow) Commencing at the West quarter post of Section 24. Town 4 North. Range 7 West; thence South on the West section line. 660.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds East, 150.00 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds East parallel with the East and West quarter line 724.50 feet; thence South on the East line of the West 53 rods. 922.11 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds West. 724 50 feet to the East right ol way fine of highway M-66; thence North on same, 924.70 feet; to the place of beginning. Being 15.36 acres. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Crty Council will hold a public hearing on Monday. April 22.2002. at 7:30 p.m. in the Crty Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, to determine the necessity for construction of a water main in the 100 block of East Marshall Street. (See map below) This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of the Charter of the Crty of Hastings and Article III. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the Crty of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1­ 800-649-3777 FROM AR (Agricultural Rural Residential) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Notice of Public Hearing for A-2-2002 April 18, 2002 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948­ 4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Mich., between the hours of 8 am to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of panted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-1284 Z Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 11. 2002 Youth wrestling YMCA NEWS Nearly 300 wrestlers were at Hastings High School last Friday and Saturday for Hastings Wrestling Club’s first-ever Fre­ estyle Wrestling Tournament. Both male and female competitors in age groups from Pee Wees (5 and under) to Masters (over 30) wrestled in the two-day event. Barry County wrestlers faired well, with many from Hastings. Maple Valley. Delton. Mid­ dleville and Lakewood placing in the top four in their weight classes. Placers from the Hastings Wrestling tling Club: 1st: Cole Mcinke, Chris Brower. David Hooper. Tucker Bowman. Ryan Flctkc. Andrew Reeder. 2nd: Josh Collier. Kyle Dalton, Cody Lydy, Mark Brown. Trevor Richards, Sean Barrett. Josh Bowerman. Kyle Flctkc, Eric Reeder. 3rd: Rigzcc Hooper. Daniel Dykstra. Chad Reil. Lucas Middlcion, Kurt Hunting­ ton, Kyle McKeown, Daync Fletke. 4th: Robert Peterman, Trevor Dalton, Travis Meinke, Jacob Dykstra. Alex Ray, Bret Wiersma. Placers from the Lakewood Wrestling Club: YMCA Hastings Karate Club placers at the GR Open. Front row (from left): Nate Evans, Maeve Dwyer. Natalie VanDenack. Michael Johnson. Back row: Celena Johnson. Samantha VanDenack. Renee' Evans. Andrew McFaddin. Jason Suess. Continued from page 11 icc fighting, Nate Evans placed 3rd in 11/12-ycar-old forms and 2nd in fighting in the novice division, Renee’ Evans took 3rd place in women's novice fighting, Celena Johnson took 4th place in women's novice fighting, Michael Johnson took 1st in forms and 3rd in fighting in the 12/13-year-old novice division, and Maeve Dwyer placed 2nd in 8/9-ycar-old novice forms. Natalie VanDenack placed 4th in 8/9ycar-old novice fighting and 3rd in forms. Samantha VanDenack placed 2nd in forms and 3rd in fighting in the advanced 12/13ycar-old division, Andrew McFaddin took 3rd place in forms and fighting in the men's novice division, and Jason Suess placed 2nd in fighting in the men's black belt division. Correction: Dave Boomer’s name was incorrectly spelled in information submitted to The Banner for “Relativity." the YMCA Coed Winter Volleyball League team champion whose photo appeared last week. Club: 1st: Dylan Shoup, Nathan Shoup. Delton-Kellogg Freestyle results from March 30 at Harper Creek: Shane Miller, second and Jason Broadhurst, fourth. Delton-Kellogg Freestyle results from April6 at Otsego: Christopher Newman, first; Gavin Warner, third; Shane Miller, first; Ivan Markley, fourth; Austin Storm, third; Patrick Fales. first; Tyler Kitley. second; Nathan Perry, third; Jeffrey Bissell, second; Thomas Tabor, second: Jason Rn-wfhunu. second; Mark Loveland, third; Matt Loveland, first; and Bily Burdo. third. BOWLINC SCORES Friday Night Mixed Cook Jackson 81-43; One Old One 79.5­ 44.5; Wolverines 713-52.5; Brushworks 68-56; Viatec 65-59; Mercy 65-59; Ten Pins 64-60; Gutter Dusters 63.5-60.5; We’re a Mess 63-61; Oops 62.5-61.5; All But One 61-63; Heads Out 60-64; No Name Yet 58.5-65.5; Late Comers 57-67; Bad Habit 55-69; Who’s Up 54.5-69.5; Dynamic Buds 49-75; Rocky 4 38-86. Ladies Good Games and Series - T. Huey 184-483; S. Pennington 159; G. Cochran 161; J. Lancaster 156; L. Barnum 182; S. VanDenburg 228; C. Mack 190; T. Bush 158; D. Pennington 191-535; C. Elts 139; G. Meancy 172-458; L. Siska 141; J. Gray 150-422; P. Ramey 220-600; A. Keillor 164-406. Mens Good Games and Scries - J. Bartimus 227-611; M. Keeler 200-575; J. Smith 184-543; K. McDonald 184-499; A. Taylor 204; E. Keeler 234-224-639; B. Madden Sr. 205-566; J. Lancaster 169; S. Peabody 225-632; M. Manin 268-214-650; C. Martin 213; B. West 235-570; D. James 279-636; H. Pennington 241-230-653; J. Gillons 218; G. Cooley 206; D. Service 200-561; K. Meaney 212-573; S. Sanborn 200; J. Siska 166; T. Gray 203; T. Ramey tling Club: 1st: Jamie Corwin, Tyler Corwin, Jesse Miller, Paul Hosmer. Niko Rose, Nick Iszler, Ron Smith, Tyler Greenfield. 2nd: Cole Hess, Ryan Brook, Sean Cur­ tis, Andrew Lamance, Garrett Reid, Marcus Pearce, Jorge Miller, Jesse Scott Miller, Devon Greeficld, Colton Parrish, Chantz McManamey, Hunter Hess, Levi Totten, Colyn Reed, Landen Hess, Eric Totten, Joe Desrochers, Corwin McKenzyc. 3rd: Raven Shurlock, Brandon Alston, Emily Hosmer, Jon Anders, Alex Reed, Cody Harris, Ryan Rowse. 4th: Chris Jones, Mathew Aiston, An­ drew Cook, Kevin Fassett. Placers from the Delton Freestyle Club: 4th: Chris Bowers. Placers from the Middieville-TK Wres- 211-493. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 81 1/2; Threesome 71 1/2; Who’s Up 70 1/2; Hasting* Bowl 67; Middle Lakers 59; Brown & Sons 59; King Pins 58 1/2; Just Us 52; Tweety & the Ga»j» 51. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 216-600; S. Merrill 201-513; C. Swinkunas 202-483; L. Jackson 171-467; S. Brown 167-434; J. Gasper 179; F. Haynes 170; H. Service 168; V. Brown 158; L. Miller 140; S. Cooley 134; B. Hard 112. Men’s Good Games and Series - K. De Vault 179-508; Jr. Haynes 155-439; C VanHouten 210; C. Haywood 165. Wednesday P.M. Nashville Plus 5 83-41; Seeber’s 753­ 48.5; Haircare 75-49; Eye & Ent 66-58; Mace’s 65-59; Railroad St. Mill 65-59; Girrbach's 64.5-595. High Games and Series - E Ulrich 192; S. Pennington 204-509; B. Hathaway 187; R. Murphy 188; B. Maker 166; E Mescar 179; J. Kasinsky 161; E. Dunham 165; N. Varney 160; D. Sceber 210-513; K. becker 193-527; J. Doster 158. Bowicrettes CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF. RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Hecker Agency 685-435; Hamilton Excavating 63-45; Bennett Industries 57­ 55; Railroad Street Mill 525-595; Kent Oil and Propane 50-62; Carlton Center Bulldozing 41-67. NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS 554; N. Ulrich 175-384; L. Elliston 207­ 530; B. Maker 170-440; K. Kirchhoff I61­ 4I0; K. Eberly I92-468; D. Snyer 2I2-567; N. Bechtel I8I; G. Potter 177-490; C Hurless 157. similar open space activates may TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: include one (1) wall sign or ground mounted free standing sign, not exceeding a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet. C. A subdivision may have one (1) gr-xind mounted identification sign per entrance, not to exceed a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland wiM hold a public hearing on April 17. 2002. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in sum-nary: The amendment of Section 104.2026 of the Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate the size, number, location and manner of construction and display of signs in Rutland Charter Township as follows: d. In the *AG‘ district a farm stand may include one (1) advertising sign not more than eight (8) square feet in sign area. 2. In the “C districts the following signs are permitted for each business upon appli­ cation for, and issuance of. a sign permit pursuant to Section 20.26, O. a. C-1, C-2 and C-3: (1) . One (1) wall sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet. (2) Traffic control or directional signs 104.2026 SIGNS A. Infant. It is the intent of this section to regu­ late the size, number, location and manner of construction and display of signs m Rutland Charter Township. B The purpose of these regulations is to: 1. Protect the public health, safety and wel­ fare. 2. Protect all zoning districts from visual chaos and clutter. 3. Eliminate distractions hazardous to vehicular traffic 4. Protect appropriately identified usages from too many and too large signs. 5. Provide ability tor the public to identity premises and establishments. C Definitions: provides for key terms as they apply to the ordinance. D. Standards 1. All signs must comply with the Building and Electncai Codes. 2. Sign area. The area shall be measured within a single, continuous perimeter composed of any straight line geometric figure which encloses the extreme limits of the advertising message, together with the frame. 3. Illumination of signs: a. No flashing, blinking, intermittent or an oo-and-off type of lighting. not to exceed three (3) square feet in area. (3) One (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed twentyfour (24) square feet. (4) For business centers one (1) tree standing sign with an area not to exceed forty (40) square feet. One (1) additional square loot of sign area may be added for every one (1) foot that the sign is set back from the front set back line, not to exceed sixty (60) square feet. b. C-4: (1) One (1) waU sign or free standing sign facing each street or road frontage. Such sign shall not exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet. (2) Traffic control or directional signs with each sign not to exceed three (3) square feet area. (3) One (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet may be permitted per industrial development and may be a consolidated tenant sign identifying each tenant. b Arranged so that light is deflected away from adjacent property and roads. Maintenance. All signs shall be main­ tained tn a safe condition. A sign which no longer serves the purpose for which intended shall be removed within thirty (30) days of written notice by Rutland Charter Township. 5. Location. In addition to the required set­ backs (See Article XVIII) no sign shall be located where, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, it will obstruct visi­ bility for vehicular or pedestnan traffic. E Permitted signs: 1. 1st: Steve Case, Jordan Carley. Kyle White. Kyle Quada, Jeremy Redman, Matt Watson, Lucas Snider, Josh Coenen, Mickey Pelfrey, Cole Gahan, Colton Mar­ lette, Paul Pelfrey, Max Pelfrey. Dennis Redman, Rusty Burgdorf. 2nd: Mitchell Gahan, Mason Trumbull. Kyle Snider, Kevin Schantz. Trent Brisboe, Mitch Brisboe, Beau Reascr, Cody Red­ man. Ryan Ferguson. Brian Zalewski. Mike Case, Grant Endsley. 3rd: Garrett Harris, Matt Donnini, Bobby Leedy, Wes Semler, Cory Jewett, Brett Woodmansee, Matt Schild. Josh Lemon, Jon Rodrigues, Austin Endsley. 4th: Tim Watson, Kenny Redman, Chase Reascr, Jason Cole-Snider. Dan Cary, Pat­ rick LaJoye, BJ Donnini. Placers from the Maple Valley Wres­ 3rd: Aaron Williams. 4th: Cory Meyers, Brandon Terry. In the AG. RE. RR. R-1. R-2 R-3. R-4 and R-5 districts the following signs are authorized upon application for. and issuance of. a sign permit: a Institutional identification for churches, schools, professional buildings, etc. One (1) ground mounted free standing sign and one (1) wall sign not exceed­ ing fifty (50) square feet b Goff courses, stables, nursenes and F. Exempted signs. The foilowing signs are allowed in all zoning districts without a sign permit, provided all other applicable requirements are met: 1 Dwelling. One (1) name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet. 2 Building numbers, including residential buildings. 3. Home occupations and home based business One (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet. 4. -AG" District One (1) sign not more than eight (8) square feet. 5. Temporary signs. a. Real estate sale or lease: One (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet. b. Property other than residential—One (1) sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet. c Political. Signs not exceeding four (4) square feet for not more than forty-five (45) days before, not more than ten (10) days after, Jhe conclusion of the political campaign. d. Ona (1) temporary event sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, such as for special events and sales as defined in this ordinance Display of any temporary event sign s) .all be limited to 14 days in advance and the day of the event 6. Government signs: a. Emergency and warning signs. b. Traffic signs. c. Legal notices, licenses, permits required to be displayed by law. 7. Miscellaneous: a. Public signs identifying a neigh­ borhood, district or con munity. b. Historic plaques by non-profit organizations. c. Signs located for viewing within the premises of the user. G. Non-conforming signs: 1. Signs authorized by a valid permit prior to adoption of this ordinance. 2. Legal non-conforming status may be lost if: a. The sign is relocated or replaced. b. The structure or size of the sign ts altered. c. The sign suffers more than fifty (50) percent damage or deteriora­ tion. H. Prohibited signs: 1. A private use sign located on a public land or in a public right-of-way. 2. An abandoned sign. 3. A sign imitating or resembling official traffic or governmental signs. 4. A flashing or intermittently illuminat­ ing sign. I. Sign setbacks. All signs shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from all lot lines except that signs on any side bordering a public right-of-way shall be a minimum of one-half (1/2) the required front yard setback. J. Height. 1. Signs in any residential district shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. 2. Signs in any commercial or industrial district shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height. K. Signs within businass. commercial or industrial areas, as defined in the “Highway Advertising Act of 1972“ (1972 PA 106) bordering interstate highways, freeways or primary high­ ways as defined in said Act. shall be regulated and controlled by the provi­ sions nf such. L. Permits, administration and enforce­ ment: 1. Permit procedures: a. Written application shall include the following: (1) A site plan. (2) Details to demonstrate the pro­ posed sign. (3) Consent of the owner of record of the property. (4) No sign shall be erected until an application ts approved. (5) The permit review may be elimi­ Good Gaines and Series - J. Rice I96­ nated as part of a site plan review and/or special exception use review. 2. Expiration. Approval of a sign permit shall expire one year from its effec­ M. tive date. Review criteria. The Zoning Administrator oi the Planning Commission snail base action on the following criteria in addition to any other criteria elsewhere specified. 1. The purpose of this ordinance (Section 20-26A). 2. The standards and criteria as set forth in this section. 3. Each sign shall be of a shape materi­ al. style, letter types and color appro­ priate for the use, enhancing to the premises and harmonious with the neighborhood. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map, Land Use Plan and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may be further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned mat­ ters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments at or following the aforementioned public hearing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the pro­ posed text amendment by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business nours up to the date of the hearing of April 17. 2002, and may further be received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted In compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide nec­ essary reasonable auxiliary aids and servic­ es, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Sunday Night Mixed Troublemakers 78; Friends 75 1/2; Thee Froggers 72; Red Dog 71; 4 Horsemen 68 1/2; Thunder Alley 66 1/2; Pinheads 65; Sunday Snoozers 63; Happy Hookers 59; All 4 Fun 58; Lacey Birds 53 1/2. Womens High Gaines and Series - H. King 198-567; M. Snyder 190-547; L. Falconer 185-514; C. Barnum 200-480; K. Stenberg 171-476; L Boze 188-467; J. Rabley 158^49; D. Snyder 203; J. Buckner 185; A. Hubbell 160; L Rentz 137. Mens High Gaines and Series - B. Rentz 278-682; R. Guild 253-636; Q Shook 231-602; K. Hammontree 2564500; J. Smith 210-583; B. Falconer 206-576; M. Snyder 200-554; M. Cross 199-536; B. Miller 189-532; M. Rabley 159-437; D. Allerding 148-411; R. Boze 233; J. Bartimus 196; M. McLeod 168. Tuesday Mixed Plumb’s 37-19; TVCCU 343-213; Con­ sumers Concrete 34-22; Hastings City Bank 34-22; Allstate 33-23; Viking 29-27; Yankee Zephyr 165-383; Bye 5-51. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Jones 176-472; J. Maurer 184-507; G. Havre 223­ 590; L. Miller 226-601; B. Christie 159­ 434; M. Yost 198-565; P. Scobey 211-603; G. Heard 213-584; D. Blakely 215. Women’s High Gaines & Series - R. Burch 163; V. Thompson 186-477; J. Clements 202-532; B. Wilkins 212-573; M. Kirchen 203-527; B. O’Keefe 177; C. O’Keefe 203-550; A. Larsen 204-558; J. Steeby 170. Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 83-37, Pet World 75-45; B. C. Transit 71.5-48.5; Hastings Bowl 613-585; B&R Testing 60-60; Coleman Agency/Hastings 59-61; Stefano’s Pizza 55.5-64.5; Shamrock Tavern 54-66; Richie’s 51-69; Cedar Creek Groc. 51-69; Mill’s Landing 50.5-695; Millers Exc. 48­ 72. High Gaines & Series - J. Wyant 183­ 501; N. Kloostennan 180; T. Daniels 194­ 513; L Apsey 179; S. Reid 194; S. Green­ field 180; D. McMacken 136; V. Brown 143; C. Cooper 175; K. Covey 170; T. Phenix 162. L. Barnum 200-560; J. Madden 195-542; D. Staines 193-510; T. Pennington 214­ 572; G. Potter 164; L. Miller 161; N. Bech­ tel 147; C. Hurless 162; J. Gasper 183-528; C. Keller 198-556; C. Nichols 224-509. Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 86-42; Seeber’s 7.95­ 48.5; Haircare 76-52; Railroad St. Mill 69­ 59; Eye & E.N.T. 68-60; Mace’s 67-61; Girrbach’s 643-63.5. High Games & Series - J. Rice 204­ 515; E. Mesecar 163; E. Dunham 170; L. Dawe 180; J. Doster 153; J. Pettengill 157; K. Becker 199-577; R. Kuempel 191-492; L. Elliston 189-525; I. Chrisopher 181. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 11. 2002 - Page 13 County revenue may be lost through companies’ FOIA requests to register of deeds by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor County revenue is lost when large title companies request copies of all real estate records under the guise of a Freedom of In­ formation Act (FOIA) request when they should be paying a fee established by the Michigan Legislature, Barry County Regis­ ter of Deeds Darla Burghdoff said this week. She told the County Board of Commis­ sioners that American Pioneer Title Insur­ ance Co. has sent a FOIA request to sev­ eral counties in the state to receive copies of all real estate records recorded in the Register of Deeds office. If successful in this quest, it would cost counties hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue, she said. “Barry County alone would stand to lose about $72,000 (from one company) just for the years 1996 through 2001,” if a com­ pany obtains them at no charge, she said, noting that those arc the only years accessi­ ble on the county’s computer system at the present time. Those years include more than 300,000 images of documents. “Title companies are privately owned ‘for profit.’ They would be taking revenues away from taxpayers for their own gain.” Most likely, the companies will put the real estate records on the Internet and then charge a fee for others to access them, Burghdoff told the board. “In the past, obviously, it was handwrit­ ten records (in the register of deeds office). Now that we arc coming into the electronic JlaJae, Od&Ma We read in the Maple Valley newspaper that Don and Linda Pierce of Vermontville are cast in the Bellevue production of “God’s Favorite.” Don is the son of Carl and the late Elcanora Pierce of Lake Odessa. Don is a Lakewood High School graduate. We read in the Sentinel that many stu­ dents from Ionia County have been chosen for induction to the National Honor Roll. They are eligible to apply for scholarships of $1,000 given to students with exception­ al academic and extra curricular activities. Those selected from Lakewood this spring are Travis Williams of Tupper Lake Street and Geoffrey Donnel. Congratulations go to parents Patrick and Angela Palanca who have added twins to their family. They also have a young son. The children are Isabella Marie, who weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and Benjamin, Thomas who weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. The family lives in Chicago Heights, III. Grandparents are John D Henry of Gun Lake, Judy (Jackson) and Rev. Keith Laidler of Grand Ledge. The twins arrived on March 20. Angie is a Lakewood gradu­ ate and also is a graduate of Mulliken University in Illinois. Another P.ed Cross Bloodmohile event will be held here on Monday, April 15 with the usual hours. The CROP Walk for the entire Lakewood area is to be on Sunday. April 21. This is subgroup of Church World Service which has raised millions of dollars to relieve world hunger and hunger needs in local communities. The starting time is 1:30 p.m. for registration and the actual walk begins al 2 p.m. There are choices of the length of the walk ranging from two miles to nearly eight miles. Michigan raised $2,623.674 in 2001 which marks the second consecutive year that any CWS region in this nation has topped the $2.5 million level. Michigan has been the leading Walk fund raising region in the USA for the past 16 years. Of that money, more than half a million dollars were returned for use in Michigan. The Lakewood area received $2,553.62 to sup­ port emergency needs in this area. Funds are being recruited through churches and other avenues for Project Graduation which provides a fun. safe, free event for graduating seniors on the night of graduation which this year comes on Thursday. May 23. The plan is for the seniors to spend the n.ght at Full Blast with basketball, swimming, dancing and food. A euchre tournament and racquetball also are on the agenda. Stephen Kadwell, a graduate of Lakewood High School in 1997 is now enrolled in Asbury Seminary in Orlando, Fla. He graduated from Western Michigan University a year ago. Bob and Karen Avery of Clarksville Road. Portland have a 40th anniversary coming on Sunday. April 21. Karen is a Nonh Dakota native. Bob grew up in Sebewa Township. Their daughters are Sharyl (Phil) Smith of Sunfield and Penny (George) Thelen of Portland. The VFW will hold its monthly flea mar­ ket on Friday and Saturday. April 12 and 13. On the following weekend they will host an indoor yard sale on April 18 and 19. The latter event is sponsored by the auxil­ iary. The annual Ionia Hospice dinner/auction will be held on Thursday. April 11. Fr. Tom age where we are scanning and imaging, that takes us into another realm of record keeping. Because the statute seems to ad­ dress the paper form of record keeping, these companies now feel that they can ac­ cess these records or get copies of them un­ der the FOIA request at no charge..., ’ she said. The register of deeds associations are “fighting this. We haven’t been real suc­ cessful as of yet. There has been one county - Oakland County - which lost about a half a million dollars worth of re­ cords to one of these companies. They (county personnel) were only able to get $250. Barry is a smaller county, she said, and only the larger counties have been targeted to date. NEWS Boufford is one of the celebrity waiters. On Sunday. April 14 the Lakewood Ambulance will be host for a dinner I 1/2 miles west of town from noon until 3 p.m. featuring Swiss steak, ham. kielbasa and saurkraut. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Women will have a barbecue chicken din­ ner on Saturday. April 20 at their church on Shilton Road at Bippley. They will also serve potatoes and gravy, rolls, vegetable, dessert and beverages. Looking ahead, the UMW of Central United Methodist Church will have a spring breakfast on Saturday, April 27. David Wood of Hastings, former Barry County sheriff, will be the speaker with his story about being in New York City during the recovery time after the Sept. 11 attack. Call Ada Dennie for reservations at 374-7956. Jeremy Vroman is one of the county stu­ dents listed on the dean's list from Northwestern University at Lima. Ohio. Jamie Lee Schrock and Cameron Guenther will marry on June 21, 2002. Jamie and her parents. Lamar and Teri live at Clarksville. She is now working on her master's degree at Purdue after attaining her bachelor’s degree at Hillsdale College. The groom-elect also graduated at Hillsdale and is now working toward his doctorate al Purdue. His parents, Louis and Betsey Guenther reside al Midland. The Shoppers’ Guide listed the death of Helen Selleck. 94. of Fenwick. Among her surviving in-laws of her late husband's fam­ ily is Dean (wife, Mabel) Selleck of Hastings. Two of her daughters. Patricia (John) Currigan of Holt and Dorothy (Bert) Bennett are members of the Ionia County Genealogy Society as are some of her 62 grandchildren. They are from her earlier Kenney family. She is also survived by three other children, and three stepchildren. Roberta First of rural Ionia will be the featured speaker on Wednesday. April 17 when the ladies of first Congregational Church Fellowship entertain ladies of the Women’s Fellowship of the Vermontville Congregational Church. Roberta and her late husband, John First spent two years in Afghanistan two decades ago working in the A.LD. program for development of agri­ culture. This will be a noon potluck. School resumed on Monday after spring break. Many families fled the cold wet Michigan weather ’in favor “ of southern states. The snowbirds are flocking back. Dorothy Barnum, Henry and Beaulah Beland have returned to their condos on Willowbrook Drive. In Arizona Ed Leak has cncoumtered some health problems and is to have triple bypass surgery before he can return to Lake Odessa. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, April 13 with* Sharon Carlson speaking on “Resources at WMU Archives." Society members received their spring newsletter this week. There are 169 members listed, of whom 20 are from Lake Odessa. Forty-one are from other states and one member is in England. This issue carried several articles about women who were firtft in their field and who made a major impact. continued from page 5 cus Taylor's decision to possibly leave the Michigan State basketball program and de­ clare himself eligible for the NBA draft. The callers were quite upset. But one was particularly irate, calling Taylor's decision the most devastating news he had heard in a long time. Really. I wish 1 lived in a world where the most devastating thing in my life is the loss of a good basketball player to the NBA. We've lost a good person. That's not devastating It's truly tragic. Tony Hansen -Daria Burghdoff “Unfortunately the first court case. I’m not sure if the judges really had the infor­ mation they needed to have to make an in­ formed decision on this. They basically were reading the old statute and then they were reading FOIA and they tended to agree these records were accessible under FOIA,” Burghdoff said. A task force, comprised of representa­ tives from register of deeds offices, land ti­ tle companies, bankers association and Board of Realtors, is trying to hammer out a new statute to “govern and address” elec­ tronic documents issues. “However, it’s go­ ing to take some time,” she said. The County Board Tuesday adopted a resolution in support of Lapeer County’s effort to prevent the loss of county revenue by FOIA requests. “It is the opinion of the members of this board that public records, which are con­ trolled by statute and include a fee estab­ lished by the legislature, are not subject to FOIA requests and the misapplication of such requests will severely impact county governments as a whole,” the Barry County Board said in the resolution. In Lapeer County, the county board and register of deeds were served with a sum­ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC* An /ndependenf Licensee of B-Dry Systems. 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State Employees Credit Union may be the right place for you! HANSEN... mons and complaint filed in Lapeer Circuit Court to require register of deeds records be provided under FOIA. ’Barry County recognizes the necessity of statutory fees for the implementation of county services...and Barry county ac­ knowledges the purpose and intent of the Freedom of Information Act and the exclu­ sion of certain records where a statutory fee is set and...Barry County also acknowl­ edges the Records Media Act. which allows records to be maintained in various for­ mats." the resolution said. Real estate records are accessible to the public, she said, anytime during normal working hours. Some companies send rep­ resentatives for four to five hours a day or all day to work in the register of deeds of­ fice. she said. Burghdoff said the revenues received in her office are used to maintain real estate records “for all eternity.” The number of real estate documents re­ corded in the Barry register of deeds office has increased 31 percent during the past year, from 14.960 in 2000 to 19,579 in 2001, Burghdoff said. Pages on microfilm have jumped 81 per­ cent, she said in her annual report to the County Board. Pages on microfilm in 2000 were 46,388. They climbed to 83,824 last year. Some companies order rolls of microfilm from the register of deeds office and they pay 23-cents per image. “Barry County alone ivould stand to lose about $72,000just for the years 1996 through 2001.” appeared m print. Incredibly, foe printer entrusted with the original drawing and printing plates, declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee's 30 years of work to a landfill. possession Professor Higbee was offered $400 lor one of his last maps And state agerices were forced to keep their copes under lock and key. 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Easily locate over 5.000 streams and lakes shown on the Stream Map both alphabetically and geographically Your map and guidebook will take you to the top 443 select fishing waters-select waters lor 14 species of gamelish. ORDER YOUR COLOR STREAM IMPS Avattfe roUed or 1M4 ALSO AVAlABLEn Heavy gauge LHTie GUARANTEED. guss-w 0e»4amM>n. wrtMn wipeott surface, w* brass eyelets l« easy lungng numurr wan kuihp ___ uintfiniiPuAOiwiwsupeiwii ___ mnejintOUXOirapwiraauelixl ___ BXHt.inuMBEDmws'MsageBe uch ncuzo «o immw 84.45* szeesa 544.45* smp ■ x sneer siomz nae Ur — IM 10 J-AD GRAPHICS P.O. Box 188 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 �Pago 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 11, 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mssttng April 8, 2002 All Board members and 8 cisrens present and 2 speakers and Commiseioner James Approved board mealing minutes and list ol bBs. Received Treasurers and Committee Reports Removal ol old outhouse at the Park and replace it with a Porta Jon. Cement mixer, gravel road improve­ ments. raising the election work pay. Zoning Ordinance text amendments. Agreed to drop the SWBCSWA audit cl targe and approved $2 00 per month per REU Rate increase Resolution kx SWBCSWA O and M charges Mestng Adtoumed 8:18 pm. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (4/11) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Courtright Sr. and Patience Courtright, husband and wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated December 3. 1997 and recorded December 9. 1997 in Document • 1005083. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A., As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 8, 1997 and record­ ed on June 19. 1998 m Document 81013776. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Fifty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight and 36/100 Dollars ($58,658.36) including inferos* at the rate of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Bellevue, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Beginning in the West line of Section 28 at a point 458 feet South of the Northwest comer of the South 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28; thence South un the West Section line 140 feet; South 88 degrees 30 min­ utes East 623.54 feet io the center of the high­ way; Northerly in the highway 141.12 feet; North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 621.30 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 11,2002 OR LANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.1268 (5/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Twigg (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 1999. and re­ corded on June 15. 1999 In Document 1031220 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 81/100 doUrs ($88,885.61). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1.DO p.m.. on May 23.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 1176 and 1177 uf the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat there­ of. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shea bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Apr! 11, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 8200216184 Hawks (5/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer (original mortgagors) to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998. and recorded on May 18. 1998 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded on July 26. 2001 m Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company Of California, NA, As Custodian Or Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27, 2001, In Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tw date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 16/100 dottars ($101,056.16). including interest at 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage witt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1D0 p.m. on May 2. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot No. 13 of Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on page 1. Also Lot No. 32 of Shore Acres Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from ths date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stalitons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Smto 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FVe *200118329 Stallions (4/18) MORTGAGE SALE - DetaUt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lombard (original mortgagors) to MG investments, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 12. 1999, and recorded on January 28.1999 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne National Association. f,Va The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 11, 1999. which was recorded on October 12, 1999, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 01/100 dottars ($86J10.01). including interest at 15.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wR be torecfoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m. on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "O’ of the Russell W. Harrison and Margaret A. Harrison unrecorded Plat described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line ol said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet, thence East parallel with the South line o' said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the c jnteriino of Lang Rond; thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the Southline of said Section 36; thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: Apnl 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 8200016840 Raptors (5/2) ; NOTICE Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pickup / The City crews will be picking up compostable yard debris [ ) beginning April 22, 2002. We again request that residents limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste such as grew, leaves and small limbs and brush. We ask that residents limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inches in diameter or less. This is the maximum size that our brush chipper can satisfactorily handle. We also request that residents place all loose materials in the Kraft biodegradable bags. No bags made of plastic or other ncn-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris is acceptable, and will oot be picked up. Residents should place the material either very near to the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We would ask that residents not place material :n any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. The spring yard debris pickup generally takes us about two weeks to complete. We anticipate beginning the pickup in the 1st Ward, and progressing on through the 2nd. 3rd and 4th Wards. We will be making only one pass around town so we ask that all material be placed out just prior to the April 22nd start of the pickup to allow us to remove it in a timely fashion. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 1 I “Wolf pack” speed enforcement effort nets 39 traffic tickets by Shelly Sulser StaffWriter Speeders on North M-37 beware, a Michigan State Police “wuif pack" could be near. Troopers caught nearly 40 unsuspecting drivers one recent day in coordinated ef­ forts to nab speeders and reckless drivers, according to Michigan State Police Public Information Officer, Donna Thomas of the Hastings post. “Wc had six troopers on North M-37 who wrote 39 tickets and issued five verbal warnings in two hours,” said Thomas. “It’s called a ‘wolf pack’ in which you have one trooper next to the road with a laser trying to take speed measurements of vehicles. And, you have pursuit vehicles around the curve.” The officer with the laser reports the de­ scription, license plate number and speed of the offending vehicle to the officers waiting to give chase. \ “The trooper identifies the vehicle and makes the stop," said Thomas, nothing that while the trooper issues the ticket, the other troopers wait for more reports from the la­ ser operator. “It’s all perfectly legal." On tha‘ recent day in Thomapple Town­ ship, the highest speed recorded was 77 mph in the 55 mph speed zone while the re­ maining drivers slopped were clocked at 67 mph or higher. “That’s the second time we’ve done it,” said Thomas. “The last time wc did it, we issued one citation for driving on a sus­ pended license and wrote 33 tickets in one hour and 40 minutes." Thomas said the troopers focused both times on North M-37 due to the heavy traf­ fic volume between Middleville and Grand Rapids. “Barry County residents arc on their way to Grand Rapids and M-37 is the main thor­ oughfare,” said Thomas. “People tend to be in a hurry because they’re late.” The highway experiences a heavy traffic rush during the morning and evening com­ muting hours which has escalated problems with speeders and even accidents. “We’re going to attempt to tone it down a little bit,” she said. “We do have a lot of crashes but a lot of them are fender benders Tracking workshop is April 27-28 mostly because they’re not paying attention to the fact that they’re driving a 3,000 pound weapon." Thomas said the Michigan Department of Transportation has been asked to con­ duct a traffic study at the North M-37 inter­ section with 108th street because conges­ tion occurs during rush hour as motorists stop and wait to make left-hand turns. The following drivers, she said, violate the law when they pass on the right. “Any time you cross the fog line to pass on the right, you’re breaking the law." she said, adding that a turn lane or a traffic light would be possible solutions. And, Thomas's concern coupled with complaints from the Thomapple Township school district bus drivers about motorists passing buses on the yellow and red lights led her to launch an enforcement effort at the beginning of the school year last fall to catch the offenders. After two “sting" operations in which a trooper on the school bus radios informa­ tion about the offending driver to another trooper in a cruiser, drivers arc still striking fear in the hearts of Thomapple school bus drivers. “On March 22,1 was the second car be­ hind a bus on M-37 at Finkbeincr Road and I saw the bus’s yellow, then red lights come on, ’ said Thomas. “The (northbound) bus stopped prior to the intersection and the woman in the oncoming car (southbound) kept coming and passed the bus on the red light." Thomas said the woman’s car did not come close to striking a child, however, and that she issued the woman a citation. “On the average, when wc do a sting, we’ve never gone out and not seen any vio­ lations," she said. “As a reminder, all driv­ ers should treat school bus lights the same as traffic signals which means if you sec yellow, red is coming up next. You should stop so you don’t hit a kid or expose your­ self to a violation. It’s a very simple proc­ ess." Little House books inspire NE projects Frfth-graders from the teaching team of Alice Gergen annd Don Schils at North­ eastern Elementary managed to astonish and amaze with their miniature versions of actual homes or covered wagons lived in by the characters In the Uttfe House on the Prairie series. Every year the fifth- graders study American pioneers as past of the fifth grade U.S. History curriculum.The students read the Little House series and then create log cabins or other structures from every conceivable type of ma­ teria). including pretzels and popsicle sticks. Pictured with their projects are (from left) Christina Hoffman. Jyssica Blantz, Ryan Vaughan, Chelsle Hughes, Rachel Clevenger and Nick Eaton. Those wanting to^et closer to nature can attend a tracking workshop April 27 and 28 at Charlton Park. “Much the way bird watching has devel­ oped over the past century, tracking prom­ ises to become another activity that can connect us with the natural world," written information on the workshop states. “Nature mapping and cyber tracking al­ ready offer many opportunities to apply tracking skills to community service and stewardship programs,” the information states. Participants in the workshop will begin to train their five senses and intuition to recognize the interconnectedness of the natural world. Birds and animals will give live feedback while the wind, weather and landscape will provide the background. “By using all of our senses we open a part of our brain that leads td a powerful shift in our sense of being — a shift wc call awareness," the information states. “Through the celebration of indigenous tracking skills and the history of tracking worldwide, we examine modem tracking and discover where we fit in the national and international tracking movement.” The workshop teaches six arts of track­ ing through the Wilderness Awareness School’s field inquiry method. The Wilder­ ness Awareness School, which is sponsor­ ing the workshop, is a non-profit environ­ mental education organization based in the state of Washington whose mission is to foster people’s understanding of their natu­ ral environment through enhancing positive connections with nature, community, fam­ ily and self. It offers a variety of programs for adults and children. Instructors at the Charlton Park work­ shop will be Jon Young and Dan Gardoqui. Young spent nearly 10 years being men­ tored as a naturalist and tracker by re­ nowned author Tom Brown Jr., who was mentored from age 7 to 18 by Apache elder Stalking Wolf. Young conducts workshops throughout the nation on the Art of Men­ toring, Language of the Birds and Cyber­ tracking. Gardoqui is co-founder of an educational/recreational organization in New England called White Pine Programs. He serves as a senior instructor at the Wilder­ ness Awareness School. He has taught a variety of nature-based courses at local col­ leges and volunteers for his local search and rescue team. Cost of the workshop is $225, which in­ cludes camping space and lunch for both days. Breakfast and supper will be the re­ sponsibility of participants. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Those who wish to sign up or want more information can call Norm Bober at 616/624-5501. Pictured from left are Beverly Sherk. Molly Smith. Shelby Winans. Kyleigh Shel­ don, Barb Buehler. Chyane Schantz. Anna Tietz aand Jordan Van Hom. From left, Jen Fuller, Justin McComb, Kacy Anderson. Aaron Wright. Jason Baum and Greg Heath are pictured with the houses they built. Shown with their projects are (from left) Amber Greer, Marcus Chase. Nicole Gorodenski, Adam Hodges, Jim Thompson and Kelseay Hallifax. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 11. 2002 - Page 15 ■ ........... ' ' Obit unties Marjorie M. Ritter HASTINGS - Madeline June Newman, age 72. of Hastings, died Tuesday, April 9,2002 at her residence She was bom May 3, 1929 in Sunfield, MI., the daughter of Leon and Catherine (Vibber) Neff. She attended school in Vermontville. She married Howard W. Newman on April 28, 1947 and he died March 26. 1970. Madeline worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1966 until retirement in 1991. She was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital for many years and attended the Nashville Church of the Nazarcnc Madeline enjoyed gardening, crocheting, feeding the birds, she most of all enjoyed her children and grandchildren and was devoted to them. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Howard W. Newman Surviving are her children, Mark Newrnan of Hastings, Darlene Weslow of Hastings, Kathy (Bob) Chase of Hastings; grandchildren, Bart (Julie) Weslow of Middleville, Brian Weslow of Palmer, Alaska, Doug (Lori) Geiger of Woodland; great-grandchildren, Brandi and Rebecca; brothers, Walter Neff of Hastings, John (Shirley) Neff of Hastings. Larry Neff of Hastings; sistere, Lenor (Gordon) Yoder of Freeport. Delores Neff of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6­ 8 PM at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12. 2002 at 1:00 PM at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Alan C. Mettler officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice, Nashville Church of the Nazarcnc Building Fund or Charity of one’s choice. Arrangmcnts arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Harvey G. Mohr II MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Harvey G. Mohr II. passed away April 9, 2002. He was born April 18. 1968 in Hastings, the son of Ray Burton and Linda (Clayson) Decker. Harvey enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling. He was a landscaper for many years. Harvey was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harvey Lenhart and LcRoy Kingsbury, and the rest of the passed loved ones to welcome him home. He is survived by his mother and step father, Linda and Frank Decker of Marion. ML; his father. Ray Burton of Delton; his children, Allen Ray, Christine Lynn. Harvey G. and Shyanne Mohr, a brother. Allen Burton of Delton; sisters. Lonnie (Michael) Vaskovic of Nashville, Jenny (Jason) Royal of Nashville and Christina (Larry) Auten of Battle Creek; grandmother. Lonnie Kingsbury of Delton and Elizabeth Hill of Marion. ML; a girlfriend. Debbie Phinney of Middleville and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors Friday. April 12, 2002 from l:00-3:00pm, where funeral services will be conduted at 3:00pm at Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton with Jay Taylor and Ray Burton officiating. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. We Make Copies... Harry P. Leonhardt JACKSON - Marjorie M. Ritter, age 81. formerly of Hastings, died Saturday. April 6. 2002, at the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home in Jackson. Mich., where she had resided since January 2001. She was bom July 2. 1920. in Athens, Michigan, the daughter of Guy and Alice DeBon. Marjorie was raised and attended schools in the Battle Creek area. She married Elmer Ritter on March 19. 1939. moving to the Hastings area at that time. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company and later at Thomapple Manor. She enjoyed working with ceramics and sewing. She was a Past Noble Grand of Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge #53 of Hastings, Past Chief Matriarch of Ladies Encampment Auxiliary #10 of Lansing, and Past Pres;dent of Ladies Association Patriarch Militant #19 of Battle Creek. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and two brothers. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Elmer Ritter, one son. Robert of Aurora, Colorado, and one brother, William DeBon of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday. April 8,2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offici­ ated. Burial was in Cressey Cemetery, Prairieville Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Home in Jackson, 2388 W. Michigan Avenue. Jackson. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. PONTIAC - Harry P. Leonhardt, age 69 of Pontiac, Michigan, died Monday. April 8. 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, MI. Mr. Leonhardt was bom on February 3, 1933 in New York, NY., the son of Phillip & Dora Leonhardt. He was raised in Long Island, NY. and Hastings, MI. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1951. He was a pitcher for the high school baseball team & was an excellent trumpet player. He was married to Helen A. Frandscn on September 9, 1952 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. They later divorced in 1969. 'Die family moved to Walled Lake, MI. in 1961. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company and Ford Motor Company. Mr. Leonhardt had a long illness & had not been able to work since 1962. Preceding him in death were his parents. Mr. Leonhardt is survived by his five children. Suven (Janice) Leonhardt of Commerce Twp., Philip (Sandy) Leonhards of Lexington. KY., Mark (Kim) Leonhardt of Highland. ML. Catherine (Tom) Weir of Waterford, MI. and Elizabeth (Charles) Lohse of Bellevue, NE.; sister, Phyllis Leonhardt of Tucson, Az. , A memorial service will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery in July, 2002. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Rutland Chatter Towr.dep Zoning Board o< Appeals win conduct a hearing on Thursday, Apnl 18. 2002. commencing at 7:00 pm at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings To act upon a request lor a variance tor property located at 1420 W. Green St.. Hastings, to change setback requirements from the TV front property line *0 40'. and side setbacks tram 40 to 20' Properly IS desenbed as RUTLAND TWP BEG 1480.4 FT W OF E LINE SEC 13, TH N 165 FT. W 264 FT S 91.35 FT TO N LINE OF HWY M-43 - M-37. TH SE ALONG HWY 278.6 FT TO BEG SEC 13-3-9 Interested pe-sons desiring Io present their views upon the above request, either verbaly or in writing w* bo given the opportunity Io be heard at the above time and place The appacsMns lor the above requests are available lor inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Ha* during regular business hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice Io the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township wi* provide necessary, reasonable a oikary aids and services at the pubOc hearing to ndividuals with dsabilrties. Inomduals requiring auxiliary aids or services shodd contact *» Township Clerk at»» address or telephone numbsr Mod below A* nteresled persons are sivrted to be present at tie akxessid erne and place to take part in me discusaron on the above proposed amendments ROBIN MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (818) 948-2194 CITY OF HASTINGS PURLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that me Hasbngs City Council will hold a public heanng on Monday, April 22, 2002, at 7:30 pun In me City Ha* Council Chambers on the Special Assessment Ron lor construction ol PsvingCurb 1 Gutter Improvements commencing el the Intersection ol the South Line Nelson Street end South Jefferson street: then south on Jefferson Street to e point 27 1/2 feet North of the Southeast comer Lot 38 Supervisor Glasgow's Addition. This notice is given pursuant Io Article X. of the Charter or the City ol Heatings and Article III. Section 70-67 ol the Hastings Cods Written comments wi* ba received at Hastings City HaB. 201 East Stats Street. Hastings. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J Holben and Lisa M. Hoiben (ongmal mortgagors) to Priority Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated June 24, 1999. and recorded on July 19, 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 1999. which was recorded on December 17. 1999, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 60/100 dollars (S91.500.60), including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p m., on May 2. 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 8. Block 45 of the Village of MidcMevdie. according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month/s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200114431 Staltons (4/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EM PTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton and Kathy Hamilton (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999. and raccnJed on May 5.1999 in Document Number 1029119 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. as assignee by an assignment dated April 29. 1999, which was recorded on November 19. 1999, in Document Number 1038254 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HONORED FIFTY-FOUR AND 37/100 dollars ($11V. 154 37). inducing interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 o.m. on May 23.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence South along the East line of said Section 20.509.62 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South 77*25’20" West along the centerline of said Highway M-43 and its extension Southwesterly 1373.81 feet; thence 08*30 00* West 29.47 feet to a point in the centerline of Gumsey Lake Road and the place of beginning thence North 66*49*25" East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 138.99 feet; thence South 30MT11" West 361.52 feet; thence North 70*22’19" West 110.60 feet; thence North 03* 19’25" East 205.45 feet to the centerline of said Gurnsey Lake Road; thence South 82*22’35" East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 99.95 feet; thence 39*41*25* East continuing along the centertine of said Gumsey Lake Road 50.11 feet; thence North 77*31’25" East continuing along, centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 7.38 feet to the place of beginning. The Northerly 33.00 feet of the above desenbed parcel, adjacent to Gumsey Lake Road being subject to an easement for public highway pur­ poses. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1949CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Apnl 11.2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200215572 Stallions (5/9) v THOMAS WALKER. Defendant At a session of said Court held in the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan, on March 26. 2002 PRESENT THE HON JAMES FISHER CIRCUIT JUDGE 1. Defendant is being sued by Plaintiff in this court for an action for Divorce. 2 The Defendant must Me an answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on o before Apnl 10. 2002 3. If the Defendant fails to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint that was filed in this case 4. A copy of this order shall be published once each week m the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks 5. The Publisher shaH provide Plaintiff with an Affidavit of Publishing within five days from the last date of publication March 26. 2002 Richard H Shaw. Judge (4/11) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eric A. Reck (original mortgagors) to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 1999. and recorded on March 4. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending Inc . Assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 22. 1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof (he sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 22/100 dollars ($90,489 22). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in red mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that sa»d mort­ gage wiH be forectoeeo by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Cou • Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on May 9. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Michigan, and are described as: Guarantee No. M70 000 1581 Commitment No BR259951 The land referred to in this Guarantea/Commitment. situated in the County of Barry. Township of Barry. State of Michigan, is described as follows PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLODGE ROAD), RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 871.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECOND WEST 1345 05 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/8 UNE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES X MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 1345.01 FEET TO THE PLACE Ur BEGINNING. ALL IN SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200213360 VA Number: 29-29-6-0632709 Jaguars (4/18) Michigan 49058 Request lor information and'or minutes ol said healing shtxAd be directed to me Hastings City Clark al the same address as stated above The Cay wi* provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days nonce to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2466) or TOO ca* relay services 1-800-649-3777. Read the BANNER Every Week! Copies on news stands throughout the county. Annual Alto Fireman’s I Pancakes, eggs, sausage & pure maple syrup milk & coffee Black and White or FULL COLOR! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE FAMILY DIVISION OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION File Number 02-095-DO HON. JUDGE FISHER LORI WALKER. Plaintiff. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT! Donations at the door ©.m.. at the Alto Fire Station ia i t j �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 11. 2002 Officer’s radio failure during chase ‘scary’ FREEPORT - Two officers chasing an argumentative suspect after stopping him on suspicion of drunk driving late last Tuesday were unable to call for help due to an equipment malfunction which was de­ scribed by one official as “scary” for the officers. Deputy Julie Jones was dispatched to as­ sist Freeport Officer Mark Sheldon on Irving Street near Division Street with the drunk driving investigation when the sus­ pect, Michael Kevin Miilcring, allegedly ran through a junk car lot after registering a .14 on a preliminary breath test for alcohol. “The foot pursuit ended v hen Sheldon caught the subject and initiate.! a takedown against a fence," Jones reported. “Officer Sheldon and I grappled with the subject on the ground until he complied with our ver­ bal commands." Jones reported she had attempted several times to call Barry County Central Dis­ patch on her portable, 800 mhz radio to re­ port the incident. “Each time, the radio made a bonking noise that indicated I did not have enough of a signal to transmit," she reported. “I got a clear signal at one point and called that we were in pursuit but then got bonked be­ fore being able to transmit the complete and necessary information." 911 dispatchers became aware of the chase when Hastings officer Cleon Brown reported hearing fractured radio traffic from another officer. “(He) asked us to status check all units," Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cali The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Gel Results! I n\l A / (Hind (iariw Sale LOST IN THE area of Star School <Sc River Road: Minia­ ture Schnauzt-r about 251bs. Salt & pepper Ac color (gray). Reward. Partially blind, par­ tially deaf, 15yrs old. Please call (616)948-3922 anytime day or night. 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(616)949-2424 Jobline fee. FOOD & BEVERAGE sales distributor- to $41,600/yr+ benefits package. Company vehicle. (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee. HOSPITAL ADMISS1ONS/CLERICALTO $12.70/hr+ benefits. En­ try level, general office du­ ties. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. CITY OF HASTINGS The City of Hastings has a Temporary/Parttime Cashier-Clerk Position available from May through August 2002. This position requires a professional individual with exceptional inter­ personal communication skills, computer skills land mathematical skills. Approximately 30 hours per week. S8 per hour. Ideal for college student. 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) Position description and applications are available at the office of the city clerk. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Applications will be accepted through Thursday. April 25, 2002. at 5:00 p.m. policc BERT: Stolen motorcycle found dismantled Man out of control on pot, booze, cocaine HASTINGS - A 17-year-old Hastings man who apparently lost control, fought with another man and then police was later treated al Pennock Hospital where it was learned that he was on cocaine, marijuana and alcohol early Sunday. Police were called to the 700 block of Balsam Drive in Hastings at 3:15 a.m. where they found the man in the driveway acting “uncontrollable" with another man, while several others ran into the house, said police. The man ran from the officers but was soon found lying in some brush in woods behind the home where he had vomited and urinated on himself. He told officers he did not know where he was and that he drank five beers and was on heroine. “He was taken into custody after a strug­ gle with the officers,” said Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. “He refused to get into the rear scat of the patrol car and after he did get in, he slipped out of his handcuffs." The man then was restrained again more securely, including a leg restraint on the an­ kles, police said. On the way to the jail, however, the man began thrashing and allegedly attempted to kick out the window. "At the jail, the officers tried to speak with him but he would not respond and then he ended up vomiting," said police. ‘The ambulance was called and the officers called his mother saying they were con­ cerned with how much alcohol he’d had to drink." At the hospital, the i.ian continued to thrash around and shout obscenities, police said. A blood test was positive for cocaine and marijuana and registered a .25 percent bodily alcohol content. When he would not cooperate for x-rays, the man was taken back to the jail where he was given a $100 bond for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. Po­ lice are also requesting charges of resisting and obstructing police, cocaine and mari­ juana possession and disorderly conduct. He had not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday. Wallet, cash stolen from two cars WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - Two cars parked in Woodland couple’s driveway were entered by thieves last week who took cash from one car and an empty wallet from the other, according to Michigan State Police. The victim told troopers both vehicles were in the driveway unlocked when the in­ cident occurred, sometime between April 3 at 9:30 p.m. and April 4 at 6:30 a.m. Neither vehicle was damaged and police have no suspects. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs.____________ TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE COVENAMT TRANSPORT dispatch supervisor Ron McCord wrote in a note to 911 Director Charles Nystrom. “(He) picked up parts of the (radio) traffic and we heard nothing. Wc checked units, determined who was calling." McCord reported that neither officer was injured, “but scary." Miilcring was arraigned April 3 on one count of driving under the influence of al­ cohol. a misdemeanor, and one felony count of resisting and obstructing police. He is free on $500 personal recognizance bond awaiting an April 17 prexam hearing. Keep friends and relatives “IN TOUCH” with home. Give them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 BARRY TOWNSHIP - A 1999 Honda dirt bike stolen from a man’s Banfield Road garage April 1 was found three days later in the M-43 home of a juvenile who had dis­ mantled the machine in his bedroom, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. An investigation of the theft led police to 17-year-old Eric Allen Couch who alleg­ edly admitted to taking the motorcycle, storing it at the home of a 15-year-old friend. Two more friends allegedly helped Couch to later transport the bike to the home on M­ 43. “Troopers went to get the bike and the boy’s older brother, who is an adult, said it was in his brother’s room all taken apart," said Trooper Donna Thomas. “The victim was contacted and verified it was his bike, and recovered it and its parts." The 17-year-old boy who had dismantled the bike told police that the bike was not running and that he was going to trade parts from his own bike to make the repairs. Couch has been charged with one count of breaking and entering with intent to com­ mit a larceny and one count of unlawful driving away of an automobile. He was arraigned on the charges April 4, when 10 percent of a $2,500 bond was posted. Charges had not been authorized against the other three suspects, police said. Woodland woman arrested for cocaine WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 33-year-old Woodland woman was arrested April 2 and charged with one count of cocaine possession. Amber Makley is free on $300 bond awaiting an April 24 prexam hearing on the charges, which include one count of being a habitual offender, second conviction. The incident allegedly occurred in Hastings on Feb. 1. She was arraigned April 3 in Barry County District court. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Employee’s rage lands her in Jail HASTINGS - A Taco Bell employee who allegedly became ups. about her hours and flew into a rage April 6 as another employee entered the restaurant to dine with her family ended up in jail facing a charge of disorderly conduct. Police reported that the irate employee is also accused of throwing things around the restaurant. The woman allegedly continued to yell at police and refused to leave as they tried to quell the disturbance, which led to the woman dropping to the floor when she was told she was under arrest, police reported. Officers said the woman had to be carried from the restaurant and continued to yell at everyone she came into contact with at the jail “and even kicked a corrections officer," Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said. The 19-year-old employee was lodged on $100 bond. Drunk teen hurt while running from police HASTINGS - A 16-year-old Hastings boy suspected of being under the influence of alcohol was hurt when he ran into a street sign while fleeing police in downtown Hast­ ings April 6 at 11:20 p.m. Officers first saw the boy with two other youths standing near the intersection of Church and Mill streets. The two boys fled on foot while the 17-year-old female, later found with a .12 percent blood alcohol content and arrested, stayed behind. Two officers gave chase when one of the boys continued to flee, at one point running past Officer Cleon Brown, ignoring his commands to stop. Brown was able to catch up to the boy, but because was not wearing a shirt, could not be captured. The boy then ran across West Mill Street toward the post office and ran into a metal sign that was on the west side of the building, according to police. Officers reported that they saw the boy bounce off the sign, fall down and shake his head. Brown reported that he was “going so fast at the time, I jumped sideways to avoid the sign and landed in a bush,” according to Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. The boy again ignored Brown’s commands, got up and ran, eventually disappearing behind the post office. Brown reportedly feared that the boy had fallen into the Thomapple River and that he had been seriously hurt because there was blood on the sign. The boy turned himself in to police the next day and admitted that he had been drink­ ing and using marijuana, but said he ran for “no reason." Police are seeking charges of disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing police. Mayor finds theft at Hastings dealership HASTINGS - Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and his son, Lee, happened upon a crime scene Sunday when they discovered that four tires worth a total of $3,000 had been taken from a 2002 to extended cap pickup truck at the Seif and Sons Car Dealer­ ship at 1435 South Hanover Street March 24. Campbell told Hastings Police Officer Rick Argo that he noticed the truck leaning and that as he checked closer, he found that the aluminum wheels and 16-inch tires had been taken off the truck and that the truck was sitting on concrete blocks. “It was apparent that the suspects knew what they were doing,” said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy, who noted no tired tracks were located on the dirt portion of the driveway. Dealership personnel said no one from their business had taken the Wilderness Fire­ stone tires and the case remains under investigation. Baseball bat, motorcycle used in crime SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY - A Lake Odessa man is being held in the Barry County Jail on $5,000 bond for allegedly threatening a woman and her mother with a baseball bat, then fleeing police on a motorcycle April 4, according to the Michi­ gan State Police. Scott Travis Shade, 29, has been charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and third degree fleeing and eluding police as a result of the incident which al­ legedly occurred when his girlfriend and her mother appeared at the house to retrieve personal items. The victims told police that the couple had been in an argument and when the two women arrived, he allegedly held the bat over his shoulder and told them to get out while pushing them out the door. “He told the officers he grabbed the bat because he didn’t know who it was,” said Trooper Donna Thomas, “and he didn’t know what they’d do.” As officers were talking with the two women, they heard a motorcycle and saw Shade on the off-road-vehicle. “He drove off after the troopers flashed their lights at him,” said Thomas. Shade allegedly drove the bike to the Woodbury area before finally stopping for the officers. “He later told the troopers that he didn’t stop because he knew he wasn’t supposed to be driving the bike on the road,” said Thcmas. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 11. 2002 - Page 17 Centurytel first to offer caller ID service to Barry County 911 LEGAL NOTICES by Shelly Sulser Sluff Writer | Centurytel Monday became the first ! wirelss provider to honor a Barry County Central Dispatch request for caller and tower identification as required by the Fed­ eral Communications Commission in the first phase of a two-phase plan, said BarryCounty Central Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom. Six months after a Federal Communica­ tions Commission deadline. Barry County 911 has done its part to comply with re­ quirements for receiving emergency cell phone calls. Now. it’s up to the wireless carriers to make caller identification and tower location information available to make the system work. However, a delay in compliance by the wireless carriers to provide user and loca­ tion information has the current system only moderately improved. “We got Phase 1 on Monday from Ccnturytel,” said Barry County Central Dis­ patch Director Charlr., Nystrom. The technology was tested the same day when a Centurytel customer in Clearwater. Fla., called 911 inadvertantly. “Wc got an unknown 911 call and no­ body was on the line.” said Nystrom. “But because wc had Phase I. wc received the caller’s cell phone number and the location of the tower which received the call.” Nystrom said the woman, who had bumped the phone while getting into her car, was vacationing in Florida and is a Chicago resident. “1 don’t know how the call got to us. but because we have Phase I. wc were able to call her back,” Nystrom said. The FCC rules, adopted in 1996 after successful negotiation of a consensus agreement among wireless carrier and pub­ lic safety representatives, were divided into two phases. Phase 1 rules require carriers, subject to certain conditions, to provide Public Safety Answering Points (911 centers or police stations) with the telephone number of the originator of a 911 call and the location of the lower receiving a 911 call. The phase was to be implemented by Oct. 24. 2001, said Nystrom. Barry County 911 is closer to being able to locate emergency cell phone callers. On Monday, Centurytel became the first wireless provider to honor Barry County s request to receive tower and caller identification (call back number) information when an emergency cell phone call is received, (file photo) “The deadline was for the cell companies and the 911 centers to be ready.” said Nystrom. “We arc ready but we’re still waiting on the cellular providers.” In light of the delay. Nystrom forged ahead by devising a system whereby 911 cell phone calls in Barry County are being routed to a seven-digit number that rings on a 911 emergency line. "Wc know it’s a cell phone call if it rings in on that line," said Nystrom, adding that in most cases the handset phone number is displayed on dispatch computers. The system gives dispatchers a method for making return calls to the caller, who must be able to know his or her location in order to receive help. Nystrom, who is the founder of the Michigan Directors Association, said 191 See METH LAB, cont. from page 1 ing hazardous waste, a 20-year felony with a $100,000 fine: opcrating/maintaining a lab involving a firearm, a 25-year felony which carries a maximum fine of $100,000*. possession of marijuana, a onc-ycar misde­ meanor with a maximum fine of $2,000 and delivery and manufacture of marijuana, a four-year felony which has a maximum fine of $20,000. Graham is also charged as a habitual rffender, third offense notice, which doubles the maximum penally on the primary of­ fense or lesser term, if convicted. Shaw said methamphetamine production has quickly escalated in West Michigan. “1 saw some statistics which said police only found two labs in the state in 1998.” he said. “Then in 2001, there were 90-plus, mostly in southwest Michigan." Shaw said this year alone, more than 70 labs have been seized by police in Michi­ gan. including one recently outside Ionia. The first case involving Shaw's depart­ ment, which involved Nishvillc suspect Darrell Watson, was “alarming," he said. “We’ve definitely got to keep our eyes and ears open,” he said. “The recipe is so easy to get on the Internet and to get the in­ gredients.” Though Barry County docs not have a dedicated meth team, the Southwest En­ forcement Team, which includes Michigan State Police and Barry County Sheriffs Department undercover officers, “has made For the best color film processing around see the experts at a commitment to. Barry Couaty as wall as their other areas of focus and to rinding the sources of trafficking and those associated with the trafficking of any number of drugs." said Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill. According to Michigan State Police sta­ tistics reported in another newspaper, four methamphetamine labs were found in the Orangeville area in 2001 wnile at least two more labs have reportedly been dismantled so far in 2002, including the suspected lab in Watson’s home in the Thomapple Lake Estates mobile home park near Nashville Jan. 24. of the state's primary PSAPs (85 percent) arc ready to accept cellular, user informa­ tion and tower locations for Phase I compli­ ance. Phase II rules require wireless carriers to begin providing more precise Automatic Location Identification (AL1) subject to certain conditions and schedules and to complete the transition by a new. extended deadline of Dec. 31. 2005. “The statute says we’ll have to plot (caller’s location) within 25 meters, 65 per­ cent of the time,” said Nystrom last week. “Hopefully, it will be better than that. We'd like to hold their (cell companies') feet to the fire and say 95 percent of the time.” According to Nystrom, his department is also ready to accept Phase II, thanks to work by the Barry County Land Informa­ tion Services Department, which drove every road in Barry County to digitally chart longitude and latitude coordinates us­ ing global positioning technology. “Dave has done a lot of work to get our mapping far ahead of schedule,” said Nys­ trom of Land Information Services director David Shinavier. “The coordinates arc in our software and when the cell companies vumc in and start Phase II. we’ll have to load it into their systems and work with them.” The FCC rules for Phase II require that wireless carriers deliver 911 calls and im­ plement the technology that provides the 911 call center with information about the caller’s location, such as global positioning chips inside each handset. “Cell phones are not compatible if they don’t have the GPS chip,” said Nystrom. “They’ll (users) have to check with their wireless provider." 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Mortgagee, dated January 24. 2001. and record­ ed on January 26. 2001 in Instrument 41054278 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-B. Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2001­ B. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2002. which was recorded on March 11. 2002, in Instrument 41076318. Ba*ry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 25/100 dollars ($98,912.25). including interest at 10.550% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be fc.ectosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 23. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF BELLE­ VUE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Desenbed as. Commencing 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links West of the Northeast Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22; Thence West 10 Rods and 8 1/10 Links; Thence South 12 Rods 16 2/10 Links; Thence East 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links; Thence North to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case tne redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 11. 2OC2 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trot* ".C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200133421 Gators (5/9) We Process COLOR FILM! Professional Quality and Same Day Sendee! GREENRIDGE Realty J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED cm M-43 HIGHWAY MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose Default has occurred in a mortgage made Ly Homer L Schantz a single man. to First National Bank of America, dated April 24 2000 and recorded on April 28. 2000 in Instrument •1043702. Barry County records The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $151,721.11 The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property, at pubbe auction to the highest bid­ der. on Thursday May 9. 2002 at 2:00 p.m local time, at the mam entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage together with interest at 12.75 per cent, foreclo­ sure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale The property is located m the Township of Maple Grove Barry County. Mchigan, and is desenbed in the mortgage as All that part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, lying South of Highway M-66 Except: a parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, desenbed as commencing at a point on the South right-of-way line of M-66 /•here said highway crosses the North and South 1/8 >me of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15. thence South 471 feet, thence West 540 feet thence North 265 feet to the South nght-of-way line of said highway, thence Northeasterly along M-66 right-of-way 630 feet to the place ol begin­ ning The redemption period will be one year from the date of sale Date: Apnl 9. 2002 Joseph B Backus, attorney tor mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 (5/2) WIT2LEL § ASSOCIATES J-Ad Graphics 629 West State Street - Hastings tw<r.s:reet Bmk BvKbng) (616) 94S-377O NonhofH»tmp<xiM43 Notice of Mortgage Fo, ^closure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW tF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made >n the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham. AKA David G Wickham, and Jill Wickham. AKA Jill A Wickham HW and Mane Alta Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comenca Bank. Mortgagee dated October 13. 1999. and recorded on May 22. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 34/100 dol­ lars (5164255.34). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 9. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The West 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200016620 Hawks (4/25) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made t - Robbie Depalma and Alice Depalma (origin, mort­ gagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 14. 2001. and recorded on June 5. 2001 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated December 21. 2001. which was recorded on March 11.2002. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT and 64'1Q0. dollars ($78,668.64). indudma-wterest at tO.750% pet annum. Under the power of sale containe '■ in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Ten rods square off the Northeast comer of Northeast 1/4 of section 26. Town 1 North, Range 8 West The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948TJ 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such s 4e Dated: April 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 304GO Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132722 Gators (52) Subscribe to The Banner. Call 945-9554 The Mortgage House Offering many lypfx of home loanx Purchases & Refinances FHA/VA/FmHA(Rura!) Conventional & Non-conforming Construction & Land Loans For Quick, Quality Service. Call Toll-free (800) 750-5041 Hastings • 618-485-1895 Larry A. Warren Mortgage Consultant 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax 616-945-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com CITY OF HASTINGS 305 S. 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Each interview will be 90 minutes long and all candidates will be asked the same ques­ tions, Kevin Konarska and Thercsc Peterson will be interviewed Thursday evening. The final interviewees will be Susan Bolton and Michael Jazzar Friday night. The interviews are open to the public and ii there is time some questions from the audience may be screened and asked. Gene Young from the Michigan Association of School Board Superintendent Search Serv­ ices. says that the format should allow each candidate time for a concluding state­ ment as well. Interviews begin at 6 p.m. each evening with the second interview beginning al 7:40 p.m. Brief reviews of the six candidates, based on their resumes, are listed below. All six candidates arc from Michigan. Bolton of Bath. Mich., is superintendent of the Bath Community Schools, a position she has held since December. 1994. Jazzar. Ph.D.. has been the superinten­ dent of White Pigeon Community Schools since 1994. He is also an adjunct professor of educational leadership at Western Michi­ gan University. Kingsnorth. who also holds doctorate, has been superintendent of the Romeo Community Schools since 1995. Previous to that he was superintendent for the Ot­ sego and Deerfield Public Schools. Kevin Konarska is currently the assistant superintendent for personnel with the For­ est Hills Public Schools. Peterson, a Ph.D.. of Okemos has been superintendent of the Webberville district since 1995. Previous to that she was a prin­ cipal in the Forest Park Schools in Crystal Falls. Watson of East Leroy has been the su­ perintendent of the Athens Area Schools since 1999. Previous to that he was a prin­ cipal at Sturgis High School and Marshall Middle School and taught for the Sturgis Public Schools. All six candidates detailed their experi­ ence with personnel, budgets and commu­ nity involvement in the resumes they sub­ mitted during the search process. Since se­ lecting these six, members of the TK board have been talking to references and prepar­ ing the final list of questions for the first in­ terviews. The board will discuss how to setup sec­ ond interviews. It could be that one candi­ date may stand out or the board may decide to do follow up interviews. Young ex­ plained that second interviews will allow the board to focus on certain issues U.S. Rep. Ehlers plans t visit Hastings April 27 Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) will have his annual town meeting session in Hastings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. April 27. at the fire barn. 110 E. Mill St. Ehlers has been hold’ng the local ses­ sions in the spring of each year since he was first elected late in 1993 to succeed the late Paul Henry. He is a Republican who last fall was elected to his fourth full term. He previously had served in the Michigan Senate. After reapportionmenl from the 2000 census. 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Jamie was notified her bone marrow was a match for a 39-ycar-old woman with lym­ phoma. Jamie knows nothing more about the lady. She was told after a year and with mutual consent of donor and donee, names can be revealed. Wendy said the bone marrow therapy is now done zs a stem ceil procedure. Jamie had to have daily injections of Fil­ grastim on the five days prior to the proce­ dure to increase the number of her stem cells. Jamie is scheduled to undergo the dona­ tion today. The actual peripheral blood stem cell collection (PBSC) procedure, called aphercsis, should take six hours. Ja­ mie will be hooked up with two tubes — one taking blood out and running it through a processing apparatus and another tube pumping it back in her body after the par­ ticular while cells containing stem cells have been removed. The plasma and red blood cells arc returned to her body while the retained cells are put in a collection bag. Jamie was given tips before the PBSC collection — cat a good meal before the donation, increase your calcium several days before the donation, do not take aspi­ rin before the procedure, bring a talking book or music tape and bring a friend. Ja­ mie will bring her father Jim. Wendy said she is very proud of her daughter. “She is just that kind of helpful kid. She always brought home injured cats or dogs trying to make them better.” Wendy related how Jamie had come upon a serious car accident a few months ago and jumped out to help and comfort the victim. “She never thought twice,” she said. GREAT GIFT IDEA Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them. The Hastings BANNER 99 OLDS ALERO GLS 98 HOT”' V-6 LEATHER SPOILER CD. 35K DODGE RAM 4X4 SPORT. 360 SHARP' ONLY s196« 296/mo. 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This year's theme is centered around “heroes" who are "walking to help to save America's tiniest babies," The WalkAtnerica raises money to support March of Dimes programs of community service, advocacy, re­ search and education. Anyone iter­ ated in participating in WalkAmerica who has not signed op can pick up a sponsor form from Kmart. Thomapple Valley Credit Uttkrn, <* W8CH. Or call the March of Pitnes al 1-80G-9GS3463 Habitat dinner set for Friday Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have its spring fund-raising dinner hum 4:30 to 7 pjn Friday. April 19, at the First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Hastings. Volunteers again will be preparing Swiss steak and chicken as the main entrees. The menu will include mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, beverages and homemade des­ serts. A free-will donation will be ac­ cepted for the meal. Proceeds will h<-lp Habitat build a home this summer for a local family in need of decent housing. The local Habitat has butit 19 homes in the county to date. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in partnership with low inomc families to build simple, deem homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the families. ANNER Rutland debates Junk’ ordinance by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An abandoned home owned by a Detroit bank is one of several properties targeted by a proposed Rutland Charter Township ordinance to prohibit accumulation of gar­ bage. junk and inoperable vehicles. When the proposed law drew a lol of criticism at last week’s regular meeting. Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont released a photo of the property that contains discarded tires, heaps of trash, wood pallets, an abandoned camper trailer and even a refrigerator with the door still intact, all within a few yards of the neigh­ boring day care center. “That photo doesn’t even show half of it," said Vilmont of the photo, which shows the camper and a trash pile. “They didn’t have any money to clean it up. They (for­ mer owners) got divorced, lost their home and now it’s owned by a Detroit bank. Without an ordinance we have no authority to force anybody to clean it up." Vilmont told the audience that the town­ ship has asked the Realtor to resolve the problem, but the Realtor reportedly claims to h /e no authority to remove the trash. The bank says the Realtor is permitted to clean the property. “There are at least three abandoned cars and three truckloads of garbage.” said Vil­ mont. “He left that for his neighbors. I think it’s a real crime. If the kids play in that camper and somebody gets hurt, there’s nobody to sue." One resident. Rod Ritsema, argued that “if there’s no one to sue, there's no one to write a ticket to. cither." “There was" replied Vilmont firmly. “And, this isn’t an isolated case. I can go out and get 30 more pictures.’’ After looking at the photo Wednesday night (April 10). citizen Paul Gruber, who had criticized the proposed ordinance say­ ing, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” told the board, “you’re driving it home and 1 think we agree with you with this picture, but it’s quite a broad spec­ trum.” The debate erupted earlier in the meeting when Vilmont presented an ordinance cur­ rently in use by Kalamazoo County’s Coo­ per Township, which Rutland is perusing while working to draft a similar ordinance. The Cooper Township Motor Vehicle Storage and Repair ordinance explains it is intended to “secure the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the residents and properly owners” by “the regulation of the outdoor parking and storage of motor vehicles, tractor trailers, house trailers, and new or used parts or junk” and to “provide penalties for the violation of this ordi­ nance." The ordinance defines an inoperable ve­ hicle as either being “dismantled for the sale, salvage, repair or reclamation of parts; docs not have all of its main component parts properly attached; or if any other or additional conditions exist which cause the vehicle to be incapable of being driven un­ der its own power, lawfully rpon the pub­ lic streets.'/ It also prt hibits “the pa/king, storage or allowing to He parked or stired outside of a I fully enclosed building upon any public or private premises within (the) township.” Another section of the ordinance prohib­ its “repairing, redesigning, modifying or dismantling work or operations on any ve­ hicle. house trailer, tractor trailer or new or used motor vehicle parts upon any property not zoned for such purpose unless the work is (occasional) to" keep the vehicle opera­ tional. Such repair work would not be allowed to create a nuisance to the neighbors, ac­ cording to the 1989 ordinance, which also lists the fines for violations as $75 for the first offense and $150 for the second of­ fense within three years of the first offense. The Cooper Township “Litter Ordi- See RUTLAND, page 2 Pheasants Forever banquet Is Friday The South Central .Michigan Chap­ ter of Pheasants Forever will bold it* 12th annual fund-raising banquet April 19 at Gull Lake View Golf Club, located off M-89 four miles east of Richland. Cost is $45 for singles. $65 for cou­ ples and $25 for children. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner is served at 7 JO pun. The evening will feature a large raf­ fle, games for firearms. and a live auc­ tion featuring limited edition artwork, sculptures. motnted birds and more. Pheasants Forever is the nation’s largest upland wildlife conservation organization, with 40 chapters in Michigan alone. The South Central Michigan Chapter serves southern Barry County. Kalamazoo County and the western end of Calhoun County. Outside of a $25 membership fee that goes to the national organization. 100 percent of the money raised at the banquet goes toward habitat develop­ ment tn south central Michigan. For more information on the ban­ quet. rail Joe Johnson, 616/671-2511 or Jack Wood, 616/623-6626. Additional News Briefs on Page 2 PRICE 50* DKHS presents “MacBeth Did It” From left. Delton Kellogg students Jennifer Ketola. Brian Mead and Natasha Tamminga practice a scene from the play "MacBeth Did It." The play will be per­ formed May 2, 3. and 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium Admission is S4 The play is a light comedy about a community theater group per­ forming Shakespeare. p W'., ■ Jacob and Emma Trist, children of Kathleen and Jim Trist of Hastings, enjoyed the first warm day of spring on Tuesday. Kathleen packed a picnic lunch, covered the children with sun screen and headed for Bob King Park. Jacob's interests were drawn between the swings, the slide and lunch. Emma helped keep an eye on Ja­ cob as he climbed and crawled about the playground. Opportunity Center to close, aids budget by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The closing of the Opportunity Center has saved the Hastings School District some $20,000, Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. Schoesscl announced the center’s closing at Monday’s school board meeting. He said later that the closing was due to declining enrollment. The Opportunity Center was opened in September of 1999. It was to provide Hast­ ings students who were having discipline problems a “last chance" to continue in school. All of the students in the program had been suspended or expelled from regu­ lar classrooms. Most were in the court sys­ tem, either as wards of the court or on pro­ bation for drug use. theft or other crimes. The center was to offer the students vo­ cational skills and life skills such as anger management an^ conflict resolution, as well as give them oasic curriculum instruc­ tion. Schoesscl said the nine students enrolled in the program when it was closed at the end of the semester were transferred to the Turnaround Center, the district’s main al­ ternative education program. The Opportu­ nity Center instructor was also transferred to the Turnaround Center. He replaced a full-time substitute teacher who had been working at the Turnaround Center. The ad­ dition of the Opportunity Center students to the Turnaround Center brought total enroll­ ment in that program to 36. The Opportunity Center was housed at the Hastings Incubator. Schoesscl said that it was originally thought that Opportunity Center students could work refinishing and selling old school desks and find extra work at other incubator businesses. But there wasn't demand for the desks, he said, and students had only limited opportunities to work for other businesses. Those now housed at the Turnaround Center will still have some vocational education opportuni­ ties, Schoesscl said. Schoesscl said the switch to the Turn­ around Center was “a way to save funds and still provide services" to at-risk stu­ dents. He told school board members the closing of the center was part of the reason why budget expenditures dropped $68,770 for 2001/2002. The board Monday ap­ proved a budget amendment that put ex­ penditures at $23,821,663 for this school year and revenues at $23,859,105. Reve­ nues declined $65,844, Schoesscl said, pri­ marily due to adjustments in projected state aid revenue. In other business Monday, the board ap­ proved a policy change that would allow U.S. attorneys access to student iecords without parental permission. The change is aimed at fighting terrorism and helping prosecutors investigate school violence threats, according to Schoesscl. Schoesscl said the district’s PTO Council is also looking at a proposed program that would “maybe be one more thing to help make our schools safer for students.” He said a private company has offered to collect DNA samples from students for a fee. Parents would be given a choice of whether or not they wanted the sample col­ lected. The inside of students’ cheeks would be swabbed to obtain the samples, Schoesscl said. He said the parent would be given the only sample taken — the com­ pany and school would not keep samples on file, he said. Parents could use the sam­ ples “if anything should happen to their child." Schoesscl said. The council was asked if it was interested in the program, and wants to have a company representa- See OPPORTUNITY, page 5 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 18. 2002 RUTLAND ordinance debate, cont. from page 1 nance" states its purpose is to "protect the public health, safety and general welfare of persons and property... through regulation, control, prohibition of the depositing of lit­ ter. rubbish, junk, waste, trash, refuse or debris upon private property within the township." and to “provide penalties for violation..." It also lists specific items considered to be “litter, junk trMh, refuse or de- g bris of any kind/ such as garbage, ru|>6cr.' rags, plastic, papcr^^.^ood.;woojjja skids or pallets or parts, yard TrimmiiTgs. cut tree branches, appliances, televisions, etc. Firewood stored in an orderly manner and “domestic refuse" stored for no more than 14 days would not be considered as a violation in Cooper Township's ordinance. “This isn't something entirely new.” said Vilmont to the board. “It's been a part of News Briefs... Bowens Mills sets ‘Spring Plow Day’ “Spring Plow Day” is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, when the public is invited to come to the farmstead of Historic Bowens Mills to sec draft animals at work in the Field, share in the pleasure of cele­ brating spring and plowing fields. People interested in teaching and learning the skills arc encouraged to participate, or to just come and enjoy the beauty of the work. There will be plowing with horses during the day. An old fashioned barn­ yard horse pull and live music ate planned for Saturday evening. Those planning to attend can spend the day, feel free t ? enjoy the grounds, visit with friends and join a potluck dinner Saturday evening in the Gather­ ing Place. Historic Bowens Mills will open af­ ter Memorial Day. Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission charge is $2 to the park. U.S. Rep. Ehlers to visit Hastings Third District Congressman Vcrn Ehlcn, (R-Grand Rapids) will have his annual town meeting session in Hast­ ings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Satur­ day, April 27, at the fire barn, 110 E. Mill St. Ehlers has been holding the local sessions in the spring of each year since he was first elected late in 1993 to succeed the late Paul Henry. He is a Republican who last fall was elected to his fourth full term. He previously had served in the Michigan Senate. After reapportionment from the 2000 census, Ehlers likely is to be Barry County’s only representative in Congress starting next January. The public is welcome to attend to ask questions or to hear the congress­ man talk about the key issues of the day. Anyone who would like to ask questions before the session may call Ehlers' Grand Rapids office at (616) 451-8383 at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled town meeting. Local job training grant announced A job training grant from the Michi­ gan Economic Development Corpora­ tion will go to Middleville Tool & Die Company Inc., 1900 Patterson Road, Yankee Springs Township. The firm will receive $25,267 to train 43 employees and five new hires, according to an announcement by State Rep. Gary Newell. “I am excited for Middleville Tool A Die and the employees who will participate and benefit from this pro­ gram. as well as the positive impact it will have on Barry County." said Newell (R-Saranac). “These grants are a great example of a program that helps private industry to stay competi­ tive and keep good jobs in Michigan." The job training program helps Michigan businesses create or retain jobs by improving the skills and com­ petitiveness of the state's work force. Under the requirements of the pro­ gram. Employers must provide a 25 percent match for training workers. The Economic Development Job Training program, administered by the MEDC, will distribute $2,014,475 in grants this week to train 3,822 work­ ers. The program requires the grant to he administered through a local com­ munity college or vocational school. In this case. Baker College Corporate Services will administer the grant. our zoning ordinance. I’d like the residents to look at the zoning ordinance as an ena­ bling or planning document as opposed to something to be used to beat the crap out of people." He claims a junk ordinance sets a com­ munity standard which Ritscma argued tar­ gets low income individuals in the same way the township's law against single-wide mobile homes docs. Vilmont did not respond to the assertion, though Township Clerk Robin McKenna said Monday that single-wide mobile homes with trailers, no less than 16 feet wide, arc allowed in agricultural zones w hile mobile homes in other zones must be no smaller than 20 feet wide. Previous to that ordinance adoption in 1996, however, single-wide mobile homes could be a minimum of 14 feet wide. Ritscma also noted that property owners Barry County GOP Dinner is April 25 The Barry County Republican Party­ will have its annua! "Lincoln Day Din­ ner" Thursday evening, April 25, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Social hour will begin at 5:30 pjn., giving guests time to meet Republican candidates running for local and state­ wide offices, many of whom are ex­ pected to be attending the dinner. Betsy De Vos, active in Republican politics since 1976 and presently serv­ ing as chairwoman of the Great Lakes Education Project, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets arc $25 per person, and may be purchased at King’s Music Center and Reynolds I .and Surveying at 505 W. Apple St. For more information about tickets, dinner or reservations, call 945-4945. Symphony concert slated for April 20 The Kalamazoo Symphony Orches­ tra, under the baton of new music di­ rector Raymond Harvey, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Central Auditorium in Hastings. The concert will open with the Rus­ sian Sailor's Dance by Reinhold Gliere, followed by the Hebrides Overture by Felix Mendelssohn. Ex­ cerpts for Ludwig van Beethoven’s symphony No. 6 will continue the theme. The end of the first half of the concert will be Johann Strauss* “On the Beautiful Blue Danube.” Following the intermission the Overture to the Merry Wives of Wind­ sor by Otto Nicolai opens the second half. The scherzo from Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 serves as a bridge to Victory at Sea by Richard Rodgers. The concert, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council, is a way for families to introduce children to an or­ chestra performance. There is no charge for children (through high school) to attend the concert when ac­ companied by an adult. Adult tickets are $12. TAC mem­ bers. senior citizens and college stu­ dents with identification pay $10. In the past the Grand Rapids Sym­ phony has performed in Hastings, but this year the schedule for the Kalama­ zoo Symphony worked best for a local performance. For more information, call the Arts Council at 945-2002. Business-Tourism Expo is April 25 Lori Martin, research and outreach specialist from Michigan State Uni­ versity, will be a guest presenter at the Business to Business Tourism Expo planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Barry Expo Center on M-37, midway between Hastings and Middleville. Martin's program will begin at 7 p.m.. Her presentation will include an explanation of the Tourism Assistance program for Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties, a discussion of the newly established Tri-County Convention A Visitors Bureau, and why this information is relevant to tourism businesses in Barry County. Marlin holds a master of science de­ gree in parks, recreation and tourism from Michigan State University. She has been involved in the research for the M-66 (Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties) Tourism Assistance pro­ gram. as well as doing research for West Michigan Tourist Association and for Mackinac State Historic Parks. Besides Martin's program, the eve­ ning is designed to showcase ail busi­ nesses related to tourism and for busi­ nesses and the public to become more knowledgeable about tourism re­ sources in the county. Admission is free. More than 20 businesses are planning exhibits thus far. For more information, call the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. should be able to use their property as they sec fit. “If I have a couple of extra cars, my neighbor may not like it. but he has the right to put up a fence so he doesn't have to look at it." said Ritscma. "When has it be­ come my responsibility »o spend my money to increase my neighbor's property values? Because you don't like the way something looks doesn't mean there has to be a law against it." “With respect to junk cars, the problem is the few who have a lot." said Vilmont. which attorney Jim Porter explained “there are millions of gallons of brake and trans­ mission fluid and gasoline draining into our soil across the United States because there’s no place to dispose of them." Hastings-Rutland Police Officer Jeff Nieuwenhuis noted that he and Rutland Zoning Administrator Jim Carr weekly drive the township in search of various problems. “Last week, we found a man who has at least 25 vehicles on his property," said Nieuwenhuis. “There arc trees growing up through them and the battery acid leakage next to a designated trout stream. Some day, someone else is going to have to clean it up.” Nieuwenhuis and Vilmont explained that enforcement would not involve “driving by and tnrowing citations out the window,” but that the alleged violators would get a personal visit to explain the problem. The person would likely be given 90 days to remedy the situation. “As long as Jim and 1 arc here,” said Nieuwenhuis, “that’s how we’re going to do it. We want compliance, we don’t want to shove it down your throat." Algonquin Lake Association President Pat Sharpe also criticized the proposed or­ dinance. “It looks like you’re persecuting the ma­ jority for 10 or 15 people.” he said. “It’s a Pandora’s box. It think it’s bad politics.” Trustee Dorothy Flint suggested that when the ordinance is drafted, health and safety be the priorities. Paul Koutz Hastings grad on award-winning college newspaper Hastings High School graduate Paul Koutz was a staff member on the Corner­ stone University student newspaper that won three awards in the 2001 Michigan Press Association College Newspaper Con­ test. Koutz. son of Ron and Glenda Koutz of Hastings, was among the students who worked on the newspaper during this pe­ riod as sports editor. He is a December 2001 graduate of Comerstone and a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School. Another staffer with local ties was advertising man­ ager Jason Currie, another 2001 Corner­ stone grad, and a 1997 graduate of Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy in Mount Pleas­ ant. He is the son of the Rev. Daniel and Patty Currie of Hastings. The Herald, a newspaper produced by students on a weekly basis during the aca­ demic year, won three awards in the 2001 MCPA Newspaper Contest: • First place for Deadline News Story for an article. "Bush Draws Thousands," writ­ ten by student reporter Josh Fitzhugh, who covered then presidential candidate George W. Bush's visit and speech at Cornerstone in November 2000. • Second place for General Excellence. Judges commented in part. "...The Herald pulls it off with good local writing and ex­ cellent design.” • Third place for Feature Photo for a photograph of George W. Bush taken by student photographer John Balyo. “These awards are a reflection of the hard work by all of the staff members of The Herald, under the leadership of the pa­ per's executive editor. Kortni Christian.” said Alan D. Blanchard, newspaper adviser since 1997 and adjunct journalism instruc­ tor at Cornerstone University. "We are very proud of the accomplishments of our stu­ dent journalists, who strive to produce an accurate, interesting and relevant newspa­ per for all of its readers." Cornerstone University is a four-year lib­ eral arts institution of higher education, lo­ cated at 1001 E. Bcltlinc. NE, Grand Rapidsh. Its guiding mission is to "enable indi­ viduals to apply unchanging biblical princi­ ples in a rapidly changing world." Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont explains why the township needs an ordinance to regulate junk and litter while trustee Joe Lyons, right, looks over a similar ordinance from another township after stating, “I don’t agree with a junk or­ dinance." In center is clerk Robin McKenna. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) This is the scene depicted in a photo cited as an example of why a junk ordi­ nance is needed in Rutland Township. The refuse and abandoned camper are in view of an adjacent day care center. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) “If a vehicle is dangerous, kids could get in it," she said. “As far as 'it doesn’t look good to me.’ I'm not sure that’s something we should get into.” Trustee Joe Lyons also spoke in opposi­ tion to a proposed junk ordinance because “its 99 percent to one against this junk ordi­ nance.” he said of his conversations on the topic with constituents. “People don’t like it. We’re here to look out for the township. They voted us in. I tend to go with the nine out of 10.” He added that he has not “seen or heard" comments in favor of the ordinance and re­ minded the board about the vocal opposi­ tion that erupted in 1997 when the previous board attempted to pass what it called a “blight" ordinance. “I was one of the people bitching about it," said Vilmont. “It was a blight ordinance to give the township the right to step in. If you had lumber on your property, it was blight, it made blight out of everything. Every car, whether operable or not was junk." Vilmont maintained that an ordinance that prohibits car bodies accumulating in residential areas would be more reasonable, while Porter said that using the zoning ordi­ nance to regulate junk is not a reliable prac­ tice. “You arc the local authority for police enforcement powers.” said Porter to the board. “You have broad powers granted by the State of Michigan to protect health and welfare of citizens. This is a police type or­ dinance that gives you much more author­ ity." “We got that place cleaned up on M-43,” said Lyons. “That one went to court and cost the township $30,000. which would have been better used on the roads," Vilmont replied, “and it took three years." Porter explained that when the judge ruled on the cast he did not have clear documentation because our ordinance was not clear.” “I guess what I’m saying is 1 don't agree with the junk ordinance,” said Lyons. “So you’re saying, ’anything in any quantity?'” asked Vilmont. “Yep,” replied Lyons, adding that “I wish people would show up at the meet­ ings.” McKenna noted that one Rutland Town­ ship homeowner complained that she can not sell her house due to the trash next door. “Is it household garbage?” asked Sharpe to which Vilmont replied. “Yes.” After nearly two hours of discussion on the issue, Lyons was willing to work out some type of ordinance to address the problem, he said. “I just have a problem with ’what is junk?’” he said. “If there are things in there you don’t like, we can take it out,” noted Trustee Brenda Bellmore, with Porter adding, “The board’s authority is not unlimited. It is sub­ ject to judicial review.” “I agree,” said Lyons. “If we have to pass some ordinance, if we don’t rush through something just to push it through... let’s look at it.” The issue is expected to be on the agenda May 8. The board meets at the township hall, 2461 Heath Road. Special $1000 SAVINGS! hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. .Wearthstone residents enjoy: cs Quality, Caring Staff es Safe and Secure Environment c« Extensive Activity Programs es Personalized Care Plan ut Family Support Groups Act Now! Call for details! Conveniently located at 4352 Breton Rd. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 (616)281-5170 www hearthstoneassitted com Count on earthstone's Assisted Living A Memory Care Center to care for your loved ones. Schedule your personal tour by calling us today! -hearthstone ASSISTED LIVING/ & MEMORY CARE CENTER Uctos, No AH .10236803 $ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18. 2002 - Page 3 Julie DeBoer, guest tell First Friday about the problem Victim advocate says county needs domestic violence shelter by David T. Young Editor Though society has been getting a good education lately about the problem of do­ mestic violence, there’s still plenty of work that needs to be done, says Julie DeBoer, coordinator for the Victims Advocate pro­ gram in Barry County. DeBoer, talking at the First Friday forum in Hastings April 12, focused on the issue, which former U. S. Attorney General Janet Reno has called “one of the root causes of societal ills.” A former police officer, DeBoer said she has been surprised at how much she has learned in a few recent years about domes­ tic violence. Two things rang true almost all the time — domestic violence is not a one-time incident but an ongoing pattern and the vast majority of victims are women and children. She defined it as the “use of physical, emotional and sexual abuse for one person to gain power or control over another.” DeBoer said studies suggest that threefourths of all batterers witnessed such be­ havior in their homes while they were chil­ dren and they noticed that the tactics got re­ sults. The future batterer often came from a home in which the father constantly belit­ tled the child and the mother didn’t ade­ quately provide affection. “That’s because she was too busy trying to make her husband happy in order to avoid a beating,” she said. Making the problem even worse, she said, is that historically the local commu­ nity and the criminal justice system hasn’t taken domestic violence seriously as a crime. DeBoer said there are two myths about batterers that have devastating conse­ quences: 1. "He wouldn’t do it if he weren’t drink­ ing.” She said too many batterers are doing their deeds while stone cold sober and it’s difficult for drunks to get the best of a mov­ ing target (a human being as victim). 2. “He just needs anger management." “Do military men get angry and abuse their superior officers?” she asked. No, the batterer who was in the military directs an­ ger toward his family, leading to her thesis that batterers do it because they can. DeBoer says domestic violence is the leading cause of injury for women ages 15 to 50. More than half of battered women have been victims more than once. Be­ tween 15 and 25 percent are pregnant women. And costs to modem American so­ ciety arc estimated at between five and ten billion dollars a year. Another awful aspect of domestic vio­ lence is that too mnny times children are in­ volved. They see the beatings and often are the ones who call in the police. Many cases also involve child abuse. So why do men batter? DeBoer reiterates that it’s because they can and it gives them a feeling of power and control. “If I’m a man and I want to control what’s around me, what better way than to scare them?” And neighbors, the community and the criminal justice system too often arc en­ ablers. “We haven’t really come to the conclu­ sion that it’s wrorg,” she said. “Some be­ lieve it’s a private family matter... So how do we get this to stop? “We have to not let them get away with it, and help them learn a different way of life.” And why do women continue in abusive relationships? DeBoer says there is a terrible economic risk for women and children after they leave an abusive husband and father. “More than 50 percent of homeless peo­ ple arc domestic violence victims, women and children.” she said. “The woman’s standard of living goes down (after a breakup).” Moreover, leaving causes disruption and emotional hardship for the family and the children are taken out of their local schools, perhaps their only stable environment, and taken away from friends. She also noted that unfortunately studies show that 74 percent of women who leave abusive husbands are harassed while they arc at work. DeBoer then introduced April, a special guest at the forum who agreed to tell her story about being a victim of abuse. “It’s time for victims to quit being afraid,” April said. “And people need to un­ derstand that this is happening in their neighborhoods to people just down the street. “One key factor (in domestic abuse) also is isolation. They (abusers) will take you away from your family and friends." Apri’ said the most important tools used are fear, guilt, intimidation and control. She said victim advocates helped her re­ alize that she was a victim, but now she un­ derstands from her son that other children are seeing some of the same problems in their homes. An abuser or batterer often likes to use the children as a way to get back at a wife or girlfriend who leaves, she said, and the law says the father has a right to see his children, regardless of the problems. And too many people believe this kind of thing is a family squabble and nobody else Domestic violence law has come a long way Julie DeBoer s'nould get involved. She said she stayed in her abusive rela­ tionship for as long as she did because “I wanted a family. I believed him when he apologized (for his abusive behavior). “Being here today, 1 am telling you that domestic violence is a crime... I’m standing up and saying that we’re going to break the cycle.” April said an important step for victims is to come forward to law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor's office to help penalize the offenders. She said her message to fellow victims is think about their children and grandchil­ dren. DeBoer called April “a strong woman and she’s been through a lot.” DeBoer said victims* advocates try to take women and children in abusive situa­ tions, acknowledge their fears, tell them there is no quick fix, plan their safety, pro­ vide shelter, inform them of their legal rights and generally offer support. “We need to educate the whole commu­ nity about the problem,” she said. For example, the criminal justice system must be encouraged to get tough on offend­ ers. Another example is an effort under way to bring a domestic violence shelter to Barry County. A special board that includes DeBoer, Probate Judge Richard Shaw, Jen­ nifer Richards, Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeil, Jan McKeough and attorney Stephanie Fekkes, has been working on making it happen. Right now the closest facility is in Battle Creek. “There are too many victi.-nswho would rather stay in an abusive situation rather than leaw Barry Conmy* DeBoer said. “This fe unacceptable.” J'< Citizen Bob Dwyer cbm men ted that too many times domestic violence programs arc strapped for money. “We’re selling cookies and begging for money,” he said. “Barry County doesn’t have a place for juvenile offenders or for victims of domestic violence... We’re sell­ ing cookies to try to solve the problem, but it isn’t the solution.” DeBoer replied, “Governmental leaders by David T. Young Editor A skeptical audience and law enforcement community greeted an Ann Arbor woman’s campaign to get tough on wife batterers nearly a dozen years ago at the First Friday forum in Hastings. Amy Coha, then associate director of the Domestic Violence Project, spoke in sup­ port of cracking down on spouse abuse and violence in the home. The issue was revis­ ited in the same forum last Friday, but this time the speaker was Julie DeBoer, best known as coordinator of the Victims Advocate program in Barry County. Things indeed have changed since then. When Coha spoke in 1990, a man who beat his wife or girlfriend could only be ar­ rested if the violence was witnessed by a police officer or if the victim elected to press charges. Since then, however, a new law enables police to make an arrest just by ob­ serving the results and to remove the suspect from the premises. Local police weren’t particularly enthused about Coha’s suggestions when contacted by phone in 1990 by the Banner. Then-Sgt. Robert Dell of the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police said, “I would have a problem with someone telling us where or when an officer can or can’t make an arrest.” He later asked, “What constitutes an injury (to prompt arrest)?” Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said, “It’s too pat an answer to say you will arrest if this occurs.” When asked how he felt about removing the suspected perpetrator, Sarver said, "Jails are for guilty people. They are not for teaching people a lesson without convicting them of a crime.” Then-Barry County Sheriff David Wood agreed, saying, “We’re not ready for a man­ datory arrest policy.” On the other side of the issue then was local attorney Carol Jones Dwyer, who com­ mented, “This is not just a far out liberal idea from Ann Arbor.” Sarver, when asked about what he said in 1990, replied, “ “I’ve always been in favor of the victim. I don’t recall saying it. The whole concept of removing the offender from the home is a good idea. “This department has a pro-arrest policy for domestic violence offenders. In 1994, the state came out with a proposed policy. Our (arrest) policy mirrors the state’s policy with a couple of minor differences.” When asked if he thinks the current domestic violence law is too strict, he said: “I think the laws were designed the way they are because police didn’t do their jobs. Po­ lice would go to a scene for the umpteenth time, they’d advise the female they were go­ ing to lock him up and every time ‘you show up and say you’re not goi t ‘o prosecute.’ That’s the old approach. It did save the taxpayers dollars, but the downside was the women were afraid of what would happen when he gets out. So the old (police) ap­ proach was, ‘it’s happened five to 10 times,’ the cops said they were not going to lock him up because she never follows through... “The new law says ‘you should arrest,’ not ‘you shall arrest.’ It’s discretionary and if you don’t arrest, you need to put in your report why you didn’t arrest. You should arrest if an assault has occurred and the assailant is responsible for the injury.... “I think the laws began to change because police, though with good intentions, wer­ en’t doing their job.” Today, the number of domestic violence arrests has skyrocketed and an even newer stale law also criminalizes violence in cases of dating. , ~ - •. • •.. .• .. .j need to help. We haven’t approached them on it yet.” She added, in response to a question, that she doesn’t necessarily believe that all first­ time offenders should be put away. But on the second offense, a pattern is developing. “There are men who do change their ways," she said. “I’ve seen it happen and society says we should give that opportu­ nity. But if they’re back a second time, there *5 something definitely wrong.” DeBoer also made it dear that most but not all batterers are men. When asked about the concept of anger management, she said she doesn’t think that will take care of the problem. “I don’t have a problem with anger,” she said. “I have a problem with battering. You can send them to anger management treat­ ment, but they’ve got to want to change.” New planning, zoning requirements will affect development everywhere by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer New legislation implementing state-wide planning and zoning requirements will sig­ nificantly affect the way things are devel­ oped on the local level, Dean Solomon told, a group of planning and zoning officials April 11. Township and county officials were in­ vited from across Barry County to a semi­ nar presented by the OUR-Land Committee last Thursday, April 11. Solomon is involved with the Extension office and with the Kellogg Biological Sta­ tion. He is the district agent for natural re­ sources, and is chair of the Gun Plain Township Planning Commission in Allegan County. Changes in planning and zoning laws were passed Jan. 9 of this year. Municipali­ ties can operate under the old statuary proc­ ess until Jan. 9, 2003. If a current plan change is under way, and will not be com­ pleted by next January, the new process will have to be implemented. Plans will be reviewed every five years to determine the need for revision if needed. "The changes will affect every unit of Michigan government," Solomon said. He explained that there are 1,800 units of gov­ ernment in the state. Thousands of citizens are involved in making planning and zon­ ing decisions. “Planning and zoning in Michigan is truly citizen driven," he stressed. The problem is, these units tend not to interact with each other. Planning efforts arc often not well coordinated, which new legislation attempts to address. Contiguous governing units will be notified and re­ sources shared in the future. An example of where common interests overlap within separate zoning jurisdictions is Gull Lake, where four different town­ ships (Barry, Prairieville, Ross and Rich­ land) and two county units affect planning and zoning around the lake. Communica­ tion can achieve reaching common goals. Effects of economic development on the environment also is better when integrated land use planning is done cooperatively and with communication. Amendments were intended to improve cooperation and communication. Language inconsistencies governing plans by the three types of acts establishing govern­ ments, township, city and village and coun­ ties were changed. In addition, the plan is specifically tied to zoning. "In a nutshell,” Solomon said, “the changes increase the noticing requirements, there will be changed procedures for adopt­ ing a plan, the number of signatures re­ quired for a referendum on township zon­ ing ordinances has changed, and local pro­ visions for cluster/open space development will be mandated." Feedback requirements for a plan or for an amendment to the plan will be in­ creased. Noticing requirements and oppor­ tunities for public comment will require extra steps in the process. Notification to surrounding municipal units and governments within the county will include units such as the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation (MDOT), utility companies, school districts, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), railroads, in addition, to townships, cities and villages. Parties asking to be notified will be listed and sent further notices. Those registering will have to pay for mailing. The process to create the draft plan or amendment would be similar to prior pat­ terns, and involving the public. Another major change in process will mean the legislative body or board will be involved with the planning board in draft­ ing the new olan and will have to vote to approve it. Approval by the board will be needed to approve sending copies out to the original notification list. The role of the County Planning Com­ mission is substantially different than in the past. Township and cities and villages now will send their plans to the County Planning Commission. Verification of having met the public notification requirements will be required. Adjoining townships would have 65 days after receipt of the plan to comment. Cop­ ies of their comments would be sent to the municipal and county planning commis- sions. The county planning commission has a window of between 75 to 95 days from the receipt of the draft plan from the township, village or city to comment and state whether it considers the plan to be consis­ tent or inconsistent with the county and other plans. The township, village or city must wait for this comment, but failing such comments, the smaller unit can then go ahead. Facts and reasons for the comments is important. Comments from surrounding districts could provide important informa­ tion and permit consistency across bounda­ ries. All comments are to go to the county. It is of value to have this information to go ahead with the plan, but in the end the county's comments are advisory only, and nothing can be imposed by the county unit. The public hearing could theoretically be held the 96th day or on the 76th day if the county promises to have the comment re­ turned within the minimum time allowed. A public hearing has always been required, but timing has changed. On the local level. Solomon explained, "The Planning commission vote on the plan is final unless the legislative body asserts its right to give final approval by resolu­ tion. The township board could read the draft, and if they didn't like it, could assert their right." Local ordinances could also predetermine their decision making in­ volvement. The legislative body is not re­ quired to hold a public hearing. If voted down, the plan would go back to the planning commission for revision. The hearing process would be repeated until the legislative body approves the plan. Once approved a copy of the plan would be sent to all registered contacts on the no­ tification list, especially to all jurisdictions bordering the municipality. Major revisions and amendments to the master plan, such as adding an entire sec­ tion, similar steps would be followed, ex­ cept the timelines differ. Municipalities have 40 days to comment and the county has 55 to 75 days to comment. Usually after five years, and where there Dean Solomon is rapid growth, the master plan has no rela­ tion to reality, and needs amendments and revisions or a complete overhaul. Waiting five years may be too long. It may be better to review the plan every year. The process can require a very lengthy period of time. "Your zoning decisions should be consis­ tent with the plan map and the text of the master plan," Solomon said. Rezoning requests are routine where the change agrees with the master plan and fu­ ture zoning map. It is advisable to change the master plan proactively and keep it up to date and to allow rezonings only when consistent with the current plan. "Good planning practice would say, keep those two connected. There's an awful lot of places where zoning changes have been made which have little if any connection to that master plan somewhere in the town­ ship hall," Solomon said. Often requests for developments come in Ag areas, requiring rezoning of areas in­ consistent with the plan. The waiting peri­ ods of the process for rezonings not consis­ tent with the plan would tend to prevent the kind of rapid changes to the plan which have occurred in the past. But when done properly, the process may take no longer than it has in the past. Additional provisions in the act will: • Specifically allow townships to adopt capital improvement plans, and • Give specific authority for planning See PLAN, ZONE, on page 13 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 18, 2002 Charlton Park glad to have Forsberg To the editor: Charlton Park Village Museum and Recreation Center is known through the state of Michigan. “Of Christmas Past," the Civil War exhibits and battle enactments are outstand­ ing educational projects which are invalu­ able in giving young people knowledge of the past. Activities at the country school, the carpenter’s shop, the blacksmith’s shop, the country store, and the printing press are examples of the historic value of Charlton Park. Items from the collections pertaining to the purpose of each building are exhibit­ ed with docents to explain their meaning. 4,500 fourth graders, including all Hastings fourth-graders, were bused to the park last year where staff members conducted tours to explain the historical significance of life in generations of past. Fortunately. Barry County donates build­ ings that will preserve memories. Decisions on the location, the renovation and future use of these building, as well as funding for them, are pan of the responsibility of the director and the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. Through the years, many events have been established that are attractive to the public. I believe the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Charlton Park staff, and the docents work with the director to sponsor the operation and growth of this fantastic Barry County asset. The director has a multiple multi-faceted job: assigning tasks to the staff and docents in the maintenance of the grounds and buildings, classification and storage of items as they are added to the collection, creation of displays for public viewing, and writing applications for grants to name a few of his responsibilities. We are fortunate to have Dr. Peter Forsberg who has the education, experience and ability to make Charlton Park an out­ standing historic village. The son of Walter Forsberg, a lifelong resident of Hastings. Peter has a special interest in the success of Chariton Park. In my opinion, the essential aspect of governing the park is for the Park Commission and the director to work together to establish guidelines for the responsibilities of each. As in any organiza­ tion. characteristics of personnel are impor­ tant in maintaining good relationships between the director, the staff, volunteers and the commission. The quality of leader­ ship is essential in solving personnel prob­ lems. 1 believe that Dr. Forsberg has the quality of leadership needed so that the staff Let Rutland know how you feel and volunteers can find joy in their accom­ plishments. Many duties are fun: baking pies, cook­ ing on a wood burning cook stove, cata­ loging quilts, clothing, dishes, farm tools, furniture, and playing the church organ. Joy can be experienced in painting buildings, making attractive displays and demonstrat­ ing bygone activities. Most important is working with new friends and seeing the public enjoying the results of the staffs’ efforts. To all involved in the preservation growth of Charlton Park; keep up the good work and enjoy every minute! Lucille Hecker. Hastings To the editor: Rutland Township residents soon will be receiving a survey from the township, ask­ ing for opinions on several issues. I don’t know what questions will be asked, but be sure to include your opinion about a “junk" ordinance, and if you want them to pass ordinances that require you to live up to their version of “community standards" and tell you. what you can have, how many you can have, and where you must park it. stack it. or store it. (They said firewood is OK "if it is stacked neatly.") You might also tell them if you think it is ok to pass ordinances targeting low income people. They have already passed one against single-wide mobile homes, and at the last meeting, during discussion on the Banner showed bias in two Charlton Park stories Dear editor: Two recent front page stories regarding employees of Historic Charlton Park prompted me to recur to my college jour­ nalism texts. I needed only to reach for my Journalism 101 text. Reporting and Writing the News by Warren K. Agee, et al. (1983) to discov­ er “The Four Musts"of reporting: • Accuracy: The facts in a story should be correct, down to the most minute detail. • Attribution: The sources from which a story’s information is obtained must be clearly identified in print. • Fairness: News stories should be scrupulously fair in their presentation of information. They never should serve as special pleadings from any group or indi­ vidual... When one person criticizes the behavior or opinions of another in a story, basic fairness requires that the person criti­ cized must have the opportunity to respond. Know Your Legislators... ILS. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. ILS. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 1 Oth St.. Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. Pres dent's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. • Objectivity: Writers should strive to keep their personal opinions out of a news story (pp. 56-59). In reviewing the two recent front page Charlton Park articles, it is apparent that neither the reporter nor you as editor feel the need to hold Banner articles to these standards, which are derived from the American Society of News Editors* Canons of Journalism. Regarding accuracy. I would like to remind you that nearly all documents per­ taining to the business of government agen­ cies are available for perusal or reproduc­ tion through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). However, in both stories, the writer chose to defer to a list of complaints written by a park employee and his wife and made no attempt to research the avail­ able, documented facts of the situation. This leads me to attribution. The sources of these personally and professionally dam­ aging allegations against Chariton Park employees are Larry and Marianne Henley. For some reason, the Banner felt obliged to conceal the Henleys’ identities despite the fact that they claimed authorship of the complaint letter in a public forum (Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of March 25) at which the writer was present. At the same time, the Banner considered it appropriate to identify and frequently repeat the names of employees, former employees and contractors at whom these baseless allegations were directed. Clearly, the Banner’s coverage of these stories eschews fairness. Not only have two front pages been dedicated to the unsup- ported, unresearched and self-interested perspectives of heretofore anonymous informants, but only one of those persons whose characters and reputations has been publicly defamed by these stories has been offered the opportunity to respond to the charges. This ultimately begs the question of this newspaper’s objectivity. Bias is evident in the choice not to research or attribute the Henleys’ claim and in the decision not to interview those who were named in the sto­ ries. If J-Ad Graphics did not consider a jour­ nalistic monopoly in most of Barry County, readers would more readily discern its increasing failure to live up to the moral and legal responsibilities that come with the power of the press. Sincerely, Joanne L. Foreman Charlton Park. Hastings We Welcome YOUR OPINION! Compose your thoughts to be shored with the community, and send "To The Editor* at The Banner, Box 8, Hastings, Mt. Write Us A Letter... 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So if your kids or grandkids can’t afford at least a double-wide and a garage, are they considered undesirable as residents of Rutland? Why doesn't the township just set an income limit to restrict who moves into the township? After all. when Mr. Carr is rid­ ing around with a sheriff’s deputy in a cruiser doing zoning enforcement, who is he going to talk to? Are they going to cruise down Doug DeCamp’s private drive to check on his compliance? Or talk to some guy laying in the dirt swapping transmissions from one car to another so he has something to drive to work the next morning? I understand that the board feels they have a problem and they need an ordinance to address, specifically accumulating household rubbish, but when they insist on writing the ordinance broad enough to include anything else they might consider junk a literal reading, places where a large pan of the tow nship would be in violation. The township supervisor said. “We are not going to beat people over the head with this!” But think about a few years from now... A sheriff’s cruiser pulls into your drive­ way and out climb a deputy and a township official. “We need to talk to you about your junk." “What junk?" you ask. "We made your neighbor get rid of his junk cars and clean up his yard, and now he is reading the ordinance and has pointed out that those 2x4’s next to your garage qualify as junk. He also says you have a small stack of cement blc < behind your garage and since we made him get rid of his..." Also last summer when everyone was busy to come to the meetings the new board added recreation vehicles to the ordinance. They determined community standards were no more than one. so your son can’t leave his camper here any more, unless you store it in your garage, and the motor home has to be parked behind the garage. No, we don’t care if it’s too wet back there. “One more thing - your firewood isn’t stacked as neatly as we would like, could you straighten it up a little. Please?" “Have a nice day!" Rodney Ritscma, Hastings Computers useful in several areas To the editor: The computer that the Orangeville Township Treasurer is asking for could be used for more than just her work. It could be used for all departments, like the fire department, to keep track of all its volunteers. We could also have an Oran­ geville Township web page letting people know all the fine things that the township is doing, such as fixing up the park. It would also let others from outside our township know of the different things that the town­ ship has to offer. It would also give person in the township who can’t make some of the township meetings the opportunity to get their ques­ tions asked and answered by ways of e­ mail, because we all know how busy we all arc. One more thing: If township official arc not ready to get with the times it may time for new blood. Tim Miller, Orangeville Township resident *1lud. IdJeek'i.Suedlioei... What about the Tigers? The Detroit Tigers arc off to the worst start they’ve had in memory and they haven't had a winning season in a long time either. What needs to be done about the hapless Ti­ gers? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 piMshMtr, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jscobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Seerclary,Tr assurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Man Cowall Ruth Zachary Kyle Pierce, Hastings: Ray Page, Yankee Springs: “It’s the players. The coach has nothing to do with it. They should get rid of some players and get some new ones." 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Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings. Ml 49058 l �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 18. 2002 - Page 5 OPPORTUNITY CENTER CLOSING, from page 1 mr. rCurrciiN ,mcu hove MOJS MdNP Wn€uXKJE JftS.uaKRVriNA *j»TE basket. Acume PIN ON MXR NOSEAN? NO fBNT5 ON. W0L1T MX) ciRETOccMMesrrz tTSYCU-THE MBXA.1HJT igTOE , WM ‘Blame the media’ game is really all about power There is a cartoon on the wall of one of our offices. It pictures a member of the media talking to a politician, saying, "Mr. Politician, vou have your hand in the cookie jar, your foot in a wastebasket, a clothespin on your nose, and no pants on. Would you care to comment? The politician replies, "h’s you, the media, that are the problem!" The media has become the favored scapegoat of many. The message isn't pleasant, so why not kill the messenger? I recently read two books about national journalists who had their fair share of politicians and private individuals trying to discredit them. The books were very instructive about the huge amount of pressure put on the media by just about everyone. Legendary CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow, the subject of one of the books, risked his career and possibly endangered his life when he took on Sen. Joe McCarthy. In “Murrow: His life and times," Ann M. Spcrber details the enormous amount of political pressure placed on Murrow during the McCarthy era. CBS reporter Lesley Stahl, the subject of the other book, was involved in the report­ ing of Watergate, Iran-Contra, and other controversial stories. Sometimes White House staff would call her and dress her down for half an hour or more when they didn't like something she reported. Occasionally the White House would call her boss or the owner of CBS, doing what they could to put pressure on her. According to Stahl's book, "Re­ porting Live,” two White House administrations disliked CBS anchor Dan Rather and appeared to be conducting campaigns to get rid of him. Many times the favorite complaint about the media is that it is biased. Everyone has an opinion on something, even if it's just the weather. "It’s cold out there” is a bias. The question isnt whether the media has an opinion, but whether that opinion has colored news judgment and slanted coverage. People have been particularly debating this issue lately because some recent books have charged the media with a "liberal" bias. It is ironic that the very labeling of the media as "liberal" is a bias in itself. How can a group with a particular political agenda criticize people for allegedly having a different political agenda and then label that other group biased? This is an important point, because those who clamor about the need for an impartial media are hardly impartial themselves. Their views are clouded with their own political agendas and their own individual human biases. If what the media is saying and doing at any particular time happens to fit in with people's own way of thinking, the media is their darling. If the media dares to ask if selling arms to Iran in direct defiance of U.S. law is something Ronald Reagan should have done, then in the eyes of the pro-Reaganites, the media is just a bunch of good-fornothing liberals. Perhaps the answer is to take this whole question out of the realm of personal preju­ dice and put it in the context of what's really going on. What's really going on is power struggles. Who gets to be in charge, whose decisions get to dominate, whose lifestyle prevails. These are big, serious struggles. No matter what the press does, it's in the middle of serious ugliness and jockeying for power. The press will be used, cajoled, labeled, crucified, and anything else that can be done to it in the name of a certain outcome being reached. Currently Israelis and Palestinians are once again dialoguing with guns and bombs. Nobody really cares if the media gets bombed in the process. Or little babies, for that matter. It's the winning that counts. And that's where the real problem lies. Perhaps our goal should be redefined. Perhaps the goal should not be that certain individuals or policies prevail, but that all humans have the opportunity to obtain what they need to survive and thrive. Stephen Covey said it best: "Most people tend to think in terms of dichotomies: strong or weak, hardball or softball, win or lose. But that kind of thinking is fundamen­ tally flawed. It's based on power and position rather than on principle. Win/Win is based on the paradigm that there is plenty for everybody, that one person’s success is not achieved at the expense or exclusion of the success of others. Win/Win is not your way or my way, it's a better way, a higher way." Unless we begin to develop more successful ways for people to live together peace­ fully within their many structures — families, workplaces, communities, and countries — we're going to be doomed to eternal strife and misery — and the press is going to continue to be a convenient scapegoat. If we don't start cooperating on this earth, start working out our differences, begin developing equitable systems of sharing and interac­ tion, and make paramount the belief that everyone matters, everyone counts — not just ourselves and our own political agendas — we're going to go the way of the dinosaurs. And maybe we deserve to. — Mary McDonough, reporter Legislative Coffee predicts new law by Patricia Johns Staff Writer State Rep. Gary Newell and Tom Chad­ wick, representing State Senator Joanne Emmons, last week at the Legislative Cof­ fee presented an overview of legislative ac­ tion in Lansing before the Easter break. One of the pieces of legislation discussed was an increase in unemployment benefits. Before the legislature had gone on break there was a great deal of disagreement on the amount of the increase and whether or not to impose a waiting week. According to Newell, the legislature wanted to help resi­ dents who became unemployed without putting too great a burden on employers. Following a late night session, the house and senate approved major changes to the Michigan Unemployment Insurance law April 11. The maximum weekly payment was raised to $362 and there is no waiting week. Employers who do not lay off any work­ ers for five or more years will be able to re­ duce taxes. Other provisions of the bill reduce paper work for employers, increases civil penal­ ties for fraud and shifts funds from the Pen­ alties and Interest Fund to the Unemploy­ ment Trust Fund. The discussion of how to pay for public education continued at the Legislative Cof­ fee. School taxes will be paid in the sum­ mer beginning in 2003. The legislature ap­ proved paying $6,700 per student in the foundation grant, up $200 per pupil. Newell stressed that there arc payments for costs to townships to set up summer payments included in the legislation. Only state legislators were represented at the April Legislative coffee. The next legislative coffee will be at 8 a.m. May 13 at the County Seat Restaurant. live speak to them about it. Schoesscl said. In other action. Sieve Harbison, director of operational services, said the district is working on a program that would allow parents to access certain information about their children via the Internet. Via “Parent Connect." parents will be able to view their students’ attendance and academic re­ cords. Harbison said. The district is still a while away from implementing the pro­ gram. Harbison said the district's security software would not allow parents to access other records than their student’s, and also protects against hackers. He said a survey of parents in the district indicated that over half of them have access to the Internet. The district is also working on providing listings on the district’s web site of job openings within the school system, Harinson said. The high school’s Career and Technical Education Department is also working on a new web page that can be accessed via the district’s web site. The new page will list course offerings and course objectives in the Career and Technical Education De­ partment. Such information can be ac­ cessed by parents who want to know how their students are progressing, Harbison said. Hastings Schools’ web site address is www.hasskl2.org. Chris Cooley, director of educational services, proposed at the meeting that high school students taking Advanced Place­ ment classes be given “weighted” grades for those classes. AP classes, several of which are offered at the high school, are more challenging than regular classes. The “weighting" would allow students to receive more points for an AP grade when the student’s overall grade point average is calculated. An “A” would be five points in­ stead of four, a “B” four points instead of three, etc. The change will improve the grade point averages of those taking AP classes and improve their class ranking. Cooley said weighting AP grades would increase the amount of students taking AP classes. Of 135 students surveyed at the high school. 78 percent said they would take more AP classes if the grades were weighted, he said. Cooley said 71 percent of universities have indicated they prefer weighted grades for AP classes because it gives students a better chance of receiving scholarships. The high school staff and the district’s curriculum council researched the issue before the council voted to bring the proposal before the board. Cooley said. Cooley also proposed the purchase of three sets of textbooks. One hundred and sixty copies of “Health Skills for Wellness” would be purchased for high school health classes for a total of $8. 315. Sixty copies of “World Explorer— People, Places and Cultures” would be purchased for high school social studies classes for a total of $2,819. Three hundred copies of “Commu­ nities," a third-grade social studies text, would be purchased for $10,485. Ten sets of supplemental materials for the thirdgrade social studies classrooms would be purchased as well for $5,144. In a report on how the district is achiev­ ing goals it set for the 2001-2002 school year, Cooley said Hastings elementary schools are looking at ways to provide teachers with group planning time. Schoessci said individual teachers do gel planning time when students arc taking special classes during the day, such as art or physical education, or arc in the library* or computer lab. But teachers in the same grade require more time to jointly work on education strategics, he said. To accom­ plish this, the district may change some of the schedules at the elementaries and/or hire additional teachers to work with stu­ dents during times when teachers are in theii planning sessions. Cooley also said at the board meeting that Southeastern Elementary recently pro­ vided computer instruction to eight Hast­ ings Fiberglass employees. Cooley said later that Hastings Fiberglass. Southeast­ ern's business partner, usually provides as­ sistance to the school, but in this instance, the school "had the opportunity to kind of turn the partnership the other way” by pro­ viding the computer instruction. Also Monday, the board approved the expansion of the high school’s World Stud­ ies class from one semester to a year. A se­ mester-long Civics class was dropped; its curriculum information will be included in the yearlong World Studies class. Mike Thomas discusses new plan ning software with local officials. Planning software discussed by M-37 Corridor Committee Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been .nade in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton and Kathy Hamilton (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated Apnl 29. 1999, and recorded on 5. 1999 m Document Number 1029119 Li Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated April 29. 1999, which was recorded on November 19. 1999. in Document Number 1038254 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 37/100 dollars ($111,154.37). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 p.m. on May 23. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence South along the East Une of said Section 20.509.62 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South 77*25'20“ West along the centerline of said Highway M-43 and its extension Southwesterly 1373.81 feet; thence 08’30 00“ West 29.47 feet to a point in the centerline of Gumsey Lake Road and the place of beginning thence North 66’49'25" East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 138.99 feet; thence South 30M7-11’ West 361 52 feet; thence North 70’22'19" West 110.60 feet; thence North 03’19'25" East 205 45 feet to the centerhne of said Gurnsey Lake Road; thence South 82*22'35" East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 99 95 feet; thence 39’41'25" East continuing along the centerline of sard Gumsey Lake Road 50.11 feet; thence North 77^1'25" East continuing along, centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 7.38 feet to the place of beginning. The Northerly 33.00 feet of the above described parcel, adjacent to Gumsey Lake Road, being subject to an easement for public highway pur­ poses. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1949CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Apnl 11. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Cour.'elors 30400 Telegraph Road Smte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200215572 Stallions (5/9) by Patricia Johns StaffReporter M-37 Corridor committee members, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, County Development Committee and oth­ ers attended a workshop on an enhanced software package which will assist Barry County Communities with planning for land development and transportation corri­ dors. Mike Thomas from the Victor Institute and Michigan State University discussed the ways the software, “Smart Places," is now being used in Jackson County and other communities. He demonstrated how the software is being used by Meridian Township (near Lansing) as a tool in creat­ ing an updated mastei plan. The software gives local officials every­ TTV ■I Participants Aquinas College Central Michigan University Davenport University Eastern Michigan University Grand Rapids Comm. College Grand Valley State University Kellogg Community College Lansing Community College Michigan State University Oakland University Olivet College Saginaw Valley State University Sienna Heights University Spring Arbor University University of Michigan Western Michigan University Ferris State University Kellogg Community College 2950 W. M-179 Highway Hastings. MI 49058 Phone: 616-948-9500 Fax: 616-948-9522 Planning on a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in the Reminder AND the Banner! Call 945-9554. thing they need to make an informed deci­ sion and helps communicate ideas to local residents. An added benefit to the software is that it can be continuously updated. This software marries the data obtained by municipalities with the goals and objec­ tives defined by residents and lawmakers. One of the features of the software is that it can give results from several options and list constraints. It can also alert local offi­ cials to possible problems. Thomas also discussed some of the tech­ nical elements of the program. It will work with the software now in use by Barry County. Several of the local officials will bring this information to their boards and it will also be discussed at the Barry County Com­ mission. KH10GG COMMUNITY COLLEGE - KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3pni The KGC (Elsenfeld Center, infa^octationwith the-KCC Admissions Department, will,, host; ah “Education Day” on FndatfAprir 19th between 9^ am and 3 pm. Admission rep­ ' resM^tives fronrifce cop leges/universities listed to the left are Scheduled fo appear. W7 A . This represents an excellent opportunity'to discusS yolir future . educational/transfer plans directly with the repre­ sentative from the college(s) of your jcholcfe without driv­ ing all over Michigan.-^ \ �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Apnl 18. 2002 Ada L. Pease Karl L. Hahn HASTINGS - Karl L. Hahn. 88. of Hastings, died Thursday, April 11. 2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom in Omena. Mich., on June 15. 1913 and lived most of his life in Bark River. Mich. He and his wife. Helen (Champion) Hahn moved to Hastings in 1979. Helen preceded him in death in 1984. Karl was a member of the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hastings. Karl is survived by two sons. Gary and his wife. Mildred Hahn of Bark River, Glenn and his wife. Carol Hahn of Hastings; four grandchildren. Patricia Hahn of Bark River. Joseph Hahn of Palmyra. New Jersey. Lori (Kahn) Randall of Byesville, Ohio and Kevin Hahn of Loma Linda, California. No visitation or services will be held. Burial will be in Bark River Township Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service. 9 30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11 00 a m: Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m; BiNc Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. JcfTcrson Father Al Ruaaril. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m . CcmfesMon Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a m Nuncry provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Ont grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367-4061 Worship Service*: Sun­ day, I LOO a.m. Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill SL) Affiliated with Conservative Crate Brethren Churches. International Pastor Ros Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am: Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pun.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. "315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St ). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voctbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Tinun Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m evening Senice; Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.; Worship 11 00 a.m ; Evening Ser­ vice at 6:00 p m . Wednesday Pnyer Bible 7 00 p.m QUIMBY INITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m; Worship II a.m.; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 QbttiAO.’iies • Mrs. Ada L. Pease, age 89. of the Luther Home, passed away Saturday evening. April 13. 2002 and went to be with her Lord. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Clifford; grandsons. Steve Raynes and Chuck Crumback. Surviving are her daughters. Barbara and Robert Crumback. June and Samual Raynes; her son. Clinton and Mary Ann Pease; 19 grandchildren; numerous great­ grandchildren and great-great-grandchil­ dren; several nieces and nephews; cousins and friends. Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday. April 18. 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 East Main. Caledonia. Rev. Mark A. Beers officiating. Interment Hooker Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dottcn Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.: Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noun. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 6-8 p m Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p_m.. Prayer Meet­ ing (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11 00 a.m. Holy Communion 6.00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T HuviwKk 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 a_m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spin!-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m.. 6 00 p.m; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boys & girl* ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's lose. "Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call I-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 This information on worship sen ices is provided by x. The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FI.EXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ••Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan t HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bolt wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8.45-9:50 a m . 10 00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11 00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format ofTcn Life Enrichment Classes for adults ami our “Kid’s Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. Apnl 18 5:45 p.m.. Adult Bell Choir. 7 00 p.m. Crossways. Friday. April 19 Men's Retreat Saturday. Apnl 20 - Men's Retreat. 10:00. Catechism 4; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. April 21 - 8:00 & 10:45 a m. Worship. 9:30 amSunday School. Tuesday. Aqnl 23 - 7/X) p.m.. Overeater* Anony­ mous. Wednesday. April 24 10 00 a.m. Wardwatchers; 3:30 p.m.. Youth Bril Choir; 7:00 p m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am - LIVE' Under the Dome 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments 11:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lutnm, Interim Pastor Willard H Curtis. Parish Associ­ ate. Thursday. April 18 - 8:30 am. Women's Bible Study - Church Lounge. Saturday. April 20 - 6:00 p.m. “Whodunnit" Dinner - A murdcry mystery presented by our Drama Team with dinner served by our Summer Youth Mission Team - ticket* are free, reserva­ tion* required, tree-will offering for dinner. Sunday. Apnl 21 -8 30 a.m Chancel Choir; 9 00 am Tra­ ditional Worship Service. 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 a.m. Sun­ day School for all ages. This Sun­ day Rev. Willard Curtis will pre­ sent slides and narration about the Holy Land (by understanding the geography of this region, we will gam better insight); 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 11:40 a m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service ts broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The II 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Services Children's Worship is ava.lable during both Services. Monday. April 22 - 8:30 a m Staff meets for prayer and planning; 7 00 p.m. Committee night - All Standing Committees meet Tuesday. Apnl 23 - 4:00 p.m. Newsletter dead­ line Wednesday. Apnl 24 - 9:30 am. Circle Study Leaders Lounge. 6 45 p.m Praise Team; 7:00 p.m Chanel Choir. 7:00 p.m Women's Board meeting • Lounge Virginia Crockford WOODLAND - Virginia Crockford, age 84. of Woodland, went to be with her Lord she had faithfully served early Monday morning. April 15, 2002. Virginia was bom in Kalamazoo on Oct. 15. 1917 to Harry and Nellie (Cagney) Byington. After graduating from high school in Kalamazoo. Ginny earned her teaching degree at Nazareth College. For many years site taught kindergarten in Woodland and Sunfield. Virginia was a dedicated member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa where she gave freely of her time and tal­ ents. Ginny is survived by her husband. Bob, with whom she spent 42 wonderful years; her children. Bob and Ruth Crockford and Jane and Rob Lambert; many loving grand­ children. great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; countless close friends and her church family at St. Edward's Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and one brother. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 18 at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made io St. Edward’s Church or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Beulah E. Hess HASTINGS - Beulah E. Hess, age 65, of Hastings (formerly of Middleville), died Monday, April 15, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom in Morley, Mich, on Jan. 12. 1937, the daughter of Edgar and Agnes (Polance) Fredenburg. She married Glen W. Hess. April 17, 1954. Glen preceded her in death June 22. 1997. Beulah is survived by her children, Ron (Rita) Hess of Freeport. James (Helen) of Wyoming. William Hess and friend (Deb Rice) of Hastings, Mary (Isa) Shultz of Hastings, many grandchildren, great-grand­ children. and many dear and close friends. in keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday. April 20. 2002. 3 p.m. at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Humane Society or the charity of ones choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Evelyn Armour went to be with her Lord on April 15. 2002. She was bom November 17, 1922. in Hastings, the daughter of Oscar and Goldus Manning. Evelyn grew up in the Hastings area and has lived in Florida since 1973. returning during the summer months here to enjoy her family. She married Alton Armour on January 3. 1940. She is survived by her loving husband and five children, Ronald (Mary) Armour of Hastings, Kathy (JefD Brownell of Freesoil, ML, Janice Lamie of Hastings, Bryon (Norine) Armour of Nashville. Ml., David (Cathy) Armour of Hastings; two brothers. Donald (Loraine) Manning of Hastings and Darrel (Mary) Lancaster of Galt, CA.; eighteen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; also three grandsons who arc serving the country in the U.S. Military. Evelyn devoted her life & love to her children and grandchildren. She will be missed very much by everyone who knew her including her adoring dog. Shadow. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is pending at this time. Mark G. Knickerbocker HASTINGS - R. Max ne Tolles passed away April 14. 2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Tolles was bom in Barry County on Oct. 14. 1915. the daughter of Vemor and Lena (Litts) Webster. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings, the Eastern Star Prudence Noble Chapter, and owned Maxine's Beauty Shop in Delton. She loved to quilt and loved her grandchildren. She is survived by sons. Boyd R. (Shirley) Tolles of Arlington. TX. and Robert (Linda) Tolles of Hastings; a daugh­ ter. Charlene (Bob) Keller of Hastings; eight grandchildren; 22 great grandchil­ dren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband Russell Tolles in 1992; grandsons. Brent Tolles and Randy Tolles; a brother. Leon Webster; and a sister, Leah Blough. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday. April 17. 2002 at WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Michael Anton, officiated. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Thomapple Manor will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Doris Ann Dean CHARLOTTE - Doris Ann Dean. 61, of Charlotte. Mich., died Sunday, April 14. 2002. Miis Dean was bom Jan. 13. 1941, in Charlotte. Mich., the daughter of Nyle E. and Lucille (Youngs) Dean. She is survived by sister. Shirley L. (Vernon) Curtis of Nashville. Mich.; step­ mother. Janet Dean of Charlotte: step-sis­ ter. Nancy (Dan) Engel of Charlotte; and five nephews and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services were Wednesday, April 17. 2002 at Millerburg Cemetery in Charlotte. Rev. Rich Mitterling officiated. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. HASTINGS - Mark G. Knickerbocker, age 42, of Hastings, passed away April 12, 2002 at Howell Care Center. Howell, Mich. Survived by his father. Gerald L. Knickerbocker and a special friend, Nancy Stonehouse, of Hastings: two brothers. Dale Knickerbocker of Middleville and Bruce Knickerbocker of Middleville; one niece, Kaylee; two nephews. Kyle and Kody; one step-sister. Dorothy Barton of Hastings; one step-brother. Stanley (Barbara) Stevens of Hastings; and his step­ father, Bill Potter of Middleville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Y. Potter, his grandparents. Roy and Beatrice Blough. Paul and Alta Gackler. Harry Knickerbocker, and his step-mother. Harriet Knickerbocker. Private memorial services were held for the family. Rev. Douglas A. Gross officiat­ ed. Interment Rutland Cemeterv, Hastings, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Howell Care Center, Howell, MI. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Ione Alderink Ione Alderink. age 84, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday. April 9, 2002. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Forest. She is survived by her children. Lee R. and Lu (Anna) Alderink of Hudsonville, Rosalind and Dick Meyer of Byron Center, Phyllis and John Lammers of Battle Creek; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; her broth­ er-in-law, Ivan Alderink of Lake Odessa; her sisters-in-law. Nellie Birman of Cascade. Gladys Dailey of Lake Odessa; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Ione was held Saturday. April 13, 2002 at Gaines United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark Beers offici­ ated. At her request cremation has taken place. "Never fear shadows, they simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby." (Ruth E Renkel). The family requests memorial contribu­ tions be made to the American Heart Association or Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Additional Obituaries on Page 7 Alden “Al” Roberts SHELBYVILLE - Alden "Al" Roberts of Shelbyville, passed away April 12, 2002. at his residence. Mr. Roberts 'as bom in Kalamazoo on June 29, 1919 the son of Don and Amanda (McManner) Roberts. He was a 1938 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Al was a veteran of WWU. serving his country in the Air Force. In December of 1945, Al started working for Otis Elevator, where he went from Minnesota, to Mexico, repairing elevators and escalators. In 1962 they moved from Detroit lo Gun Lake, where for 26 years he and his wife owned and operated West Michigan Elevator Company in Shelbyville, retiring in 1994. He was an avid fisherman, he especially enjoyed fishing on Gun Lake, he enjoyed playing the organ and loved working on engines, be it a car, an airplane, a boat or anything with a motor. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 422 Delton, the B.P.O.E. Lodge Number 1711, Otsego and a former member of the Gull Lake Snowmobile Club. Al traveled twice to England to the Burt wood Air Force Base for a reunion of the Mighty 8th. Al is survived by his wife of 56 years. Rita (Hartell); a brother. Jack (Dot) Roberts of Colorado Springs. CO; a sister. Helen (Walt) Survilla of Sun City, AZ. and sever­ al nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son. Bill A. Roberts on May 29, 1996. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hoffman officiated. Interment Brown Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Delton V.F.W. Post 422 will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGorcs Funeral Home. Delton. [ 'siain^M^Ayn’s^tanger LAKE ODESSA - Elaine M. (Ayres) Stanger, age 74. of Lake Odessa, passed away late Friday evening, Apnl 12,2002, at her home while surrounded by her family and went to be with her Lord. Elaine was bom in Lake Odessa on Oct. 28,1927 to Harold M. and Elgie E (Walter) Curtis. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1945. Elaine and her husband, Frank, owned and operated Garlinger’s Food Market for 24 years until their retirement in 1989. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for many years. Elaine loved animals of any variety and had opened her heart and to many during her life. Above all else though, she loved her family and spoiled her grandchildren. Elaine is survived by her children: Judy Lehman (Pat Campeau) of Lansing, dan (Joy) Ayres of Saranac, and Steve Stanger (Katy Shcpler) of Lake Odessa; her daugh­ ter-in-law Jeanne Ayres of Lake Odessa; many grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren; her sister, Marian Klein; and many other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband, Frank; her son. Mike Ayres; and her sister. Lorraine Goodemoot. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. April 16, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be given to the Ionia Area Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18. 2002 - Page 7 ■/Viea. Obit tuviies Jacob A. (Jake) Huttenga Grunert-Nichols plan to wed June 8 Apsey-Rathbun plan June wedding Terry and Claire Nichols announce the engagement of their son. Ryan Nichols to Dana Grunert, both of Hastings. Her par­ ents are Fred and Mary Grunert of Three Rivers and Don and Kris Shrauger of Portage. •The bride-elect is a graduate of Three Rivers High School and KVCC with a degree in dental hygiene. She is employed as a dental hygienist in Caledonia. The future groom is a graduate of Hastings High School, currently self employed specializing in investment and retirement planning. A June 8. 2002 wedding in Hastings is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. James (Lou Ann) Apsey of Woodland, and their Grandson Cameron are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter and Cameron's mother Rachel Lyn Apsey to Raymond Donald Rathbun, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Rathbun of Vermontville. Rachel is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company in Hastings. Raymond is a 1997 graduate of Maple Valley High School. He is currently employed at Autocam in Grand Rapids and attending Grand Rapids Community College through Autocam's apprentice pro­ gram. A June wedding is being planned. Blanche Lewis to mark 90 years An open house will be given to honor Blanche I. Lewis on her 90th birthday. April 25th, given by her children and grandchil­ dren. Friends and relatives are invited to come to Hastings Meadows Community Club Room from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. April 28th. No gifts please. You may send cards to Blanche al 1536 N. East St.. Hastings. MI. Conrad-Bies to wed June 28 Alan and Linda Conrad of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Stephanie Marie to Nathan Jay, son of Kris Bies of Hastings and Matthew Bies of Portland. Stephanie is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently employed at Grow to Know Daycare. Nathan is also a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at Hastings Fiberglass. A June 28. 2002 wedding is planned at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Agnes (Hany) Gates of Newport Beach, CA; brother-in-law. Aben (Joan) Johnston of North Palm Beach. FL; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, April 18. 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday. April 19. 2002 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Rev.’s Willard H. Curtis and Nelson E Lumm officiating. Burial will be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Barry Community Foundation. Hastings Public Library or Barry’ County Y.M.C.A. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Walt Soya to turn 85 Friends of Walt Soya may want to wish him "happy birthday" on April 22 with a card at 8200 S. Broadway Rd.. Hastings. /fc.<Wtia$e /licenses Manin Paul Wenger. Middleville and Sheri Lynn Krohn. Delton. Chadwick Joseph Newburn. Battle Creek and Desiree Lynn Watson. Battle Creek. Douglas Charles Gonsalves. Jr.. Hastings and Billie Jo Jean Lancaster. Hastings. Marcelo Pereira De Castro. Conselheiro Lafaite. M.G. and Nicole Renee Matthews. Hastings. Michael Van Sullivan. Delton and Shel­ ley Kay Giddings. Delton. Zechariah Claude Channells. Hickory Comers and Heather Ann Hoffman. Hick­ ory Comers. Shane Michael Dillon I. Hastings and Shilah Jean Roszell. Hastings. Isabel(Sage) Johnson. 82. of Hastings, died Tuesday. April 16. 2002 at her resi­ dence. Mrs. Johnson was bom on Jan. 27. 1920 in Hastings. Mi. the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Wetzel) Sage. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1937 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Lake Forest College (Illinois) and graduated from Michigan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University) with a degree in economics. Member of Chi Omega sorority. After receiving her degree, Isabel worked at The Personal Finance Co. in Lansing. She was married to Stephen I. Johnson on July 18. 1942. Isabel was an active member of the Hastings community throughout her life. She was instrumental in establishing the Penn-Nook Gift Shop at Pennock Hospital, where she volunteered for 35 years, and was a member of the Pennock Hospital Guild. She was one of the first two female Elders of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings where she was a member. In addi­ tion. she served as president of the Presbyterian Women's Association in 1959 and was a member of various guilds and Circle One. now the Mary Martha Circle. She and her husband taught r junior high Sunday School class for several years. She was one of the first female board members of the local YMCA. Isabel served on the board of the Hastings Public Library, and was a past president of the Friends of the Library, when her children were young, she served as a Cub Scout den mother and a Blue Bird and Campfire Giri leader. She was a mem­ ber of the Hastings Country Club, and past member of the Women’s City Club of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband. Stephen; sons. Stephen (Susan) Johnson of Missoula. Montana. Mark (Kathryn) Johnson of Middleville. Andrew (Patricia) Johnson of Hastings; daughter. Martha Fleming of Middleville; five grandchildren. Michael Johnson and fiance. Kim Javor of Alto. Jennifer (Matthew) Haywocd of Middleville. Ethan Johnson of Seattle. WA. Erica Johnson of Whitefish. Mont.. Thomas Heming of Middleville; one great grand­ child. Katherine Haywood of Middleville; sister and brother-in-law. Frances and George Bauer of Plymouth. MI; sister-in­ laws. Barbara vonReis of Middleville, Bailey-Biscovich to marry June 18 Dennis and Elsie McKelvey and Joe and Sandy Bailey announce the engagement of their son, Matthew J. Bailey to Katrina Biscovich of Lake Orion. MI. Matthew is an engineer for JABIL of Auburn Hills. A May 18. 2002 wedding is being planned in Lake Orion. Mary Huver will be 85 Mary Huver of DeWitt, formerly of Hastings, will be celebrating her 85th birth­ day on Apnl 26. A card shower would be appreciated in her honor. Send cards to Mary Huver. c/o Alward Family Home. 1500 W. Al ward Rd.. DeWitt. MI 48820. We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! ________ Evelyn E. Rhoades MIDDLEVILLE - Jacob A. (Jake) Huttenga. age 85 of Middleville, passed away, April 14. 2002 at Saint Mary’s Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mr. Huttenga was bom on Jan. 3. 1917 at Grand Haven. Mich., the son of Jacob H. and Grace (Middle) Huttenga. Mr. Huttenga attended Ferris State University and graduated with a BA in Business. He obtained two Master's from Michigan Stale University. He was employed at Muskegon Heights Public Schools and retired from Muskegon Community College in 1974. His teaching career spanned 35 years. He was a member of Muskegon Ki wants. MEA/NEA. MARSP (treasurer), member of Caledonia United Methodist Church. Administrative Management Society. He was married to Betty L. Kaechele on Dec. 26. 1942. Mr. Huttenga is survived by his wife. Betty (Kaechele) Huttenga; four daughters. Chetyl A. Huttenga of Norton Shores. MI. Marcia (Ken) Holst of Middleville. Jane (Brian) Fby of Muscatine. Iowa. Christine Huttenga of Sand Lake; grandchildren. Andrew (Amanda) Logg, Kevin (Courtni) Holst. Kristin Foy. Alecia Holst, Joshua Foy. Kyle Kolst; great grandchildren. Keenen Wakefield; one sister, Ann Hirdes of Grand Haven; in-laws, Mary Huttenga, Paul and Mary Kaechele and Dorothy Kaechele; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, Apri 18, 2002 at II a.m. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, Caledonia, MI. Rev. Norman Kohns offici­ ating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. CLARKSVILLE - Evelyn E Rhoades, age 95. of Garksville, was called Home to be with her Lord early Friday morning. April 12.2002. Evelyn was bom Aug. 28, 1906 to Joseph and Lena Thompson, who were both minis­ ters in the Wesleyan Methodist Church. She was raised in the Rives Junction. Ml area. Evelyn graduated from high school in Lansing, and then continued her education in business college in Lansing. She then spent over 25 years working for the Lansing Board of Education. Evelyn was married to John Henry “Jack" Rhoades in Lansing on Sept. 28. 1929. She and her husband moved to Clarksville in 1962. Evelyn loved music and had been involved for many years with the National Federation of Music Clubs, including serv­ ing as the national president. One of the biggest joys in her life was her involvement in the Wesleyan Church. She had played organ for many years and continued to teach Sunday school until she was over 90 years of age. Evelyn is survived by her children. Jim (Dorothy) Rhoades of Clarksville and Ted (Valerie) Rhoades of Clarksville; nine grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. The funeral service was held Monday. April 15,2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Pastor Mark S. Lipscomb officiated. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Berlin Wesleyan Church Activity Center. Arrangements were mMe by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Your Partners in Healthcare Are Coming April 30 Pent Kalamazoo symphony orchestra s (anitg the of Sea’ Satuftday, cAp/tdJ 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Hastings Central Elementary Auditorium 509 S. Broadway in Downtown Hastings KIDS ARE FREEt with an accompanying adult Tickets are: $10 for members & seniors $12 for non-members .. Children 18 and under FREE with an accompanying ads Tickets can be purchased in advance by phone at (616) 945-2002, or at the Thomapple Arts Council’s downtown location at 117 W. State Street or at the door This activity is funded in part by MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL J-Ad Graphics “The Colorful Printers' North of Hastings on M-43 i �Page 8 - The Hastings Barmer - Thursday. April 18. 2002 Funeral set for Friday Isabel Johnson called community pillar and pioneer of local programs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Isabel Johnson, a Hastings native who helped make her hometown a better place to live, died Tuesday at the age of 82. She is remembered for her devotion Io the community and for her leadership. Her church and community involvement included sharing some ‘firsts* for area women. Retired YMCA Director Bob King called Isabel the ‘first lady’ of the local YMCA Board. That’s because she was the first fe­ male to serve on its board of directors. At the same time. Eileen Moyer was appointed the first woman to serve on the Hastings Youth Council, he said. Isabel also was one of the first two fe­ male elders at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. On the YMCA Board, she was a pioneer in increasing the number of programs for girls. Bob King recalled that when he was hired in 1946. the YMCA Board “sug­ gested programs be increased to include both boys and girls, and suggested ladies serve on the board to give advice on girls programs. The first lady suggested was Isa­ bel Johnson, and she was elected to the board. “She was interested in having the same number of clubs for girls." he said. “Some of Isabel’s ideas became pro­ grams." King noted, including a Tri Hi Y Girls Club, girls' Saturday basketball, girls softball teams, and ladies volleyball. “Isabel played (volleyball), too." King said Isabel was a “civic person quiet, not showy and pushy...She smiled a lot. Isabel “was a pillar of the community.” current YMCA Director Dave Storms said. Her programming contributions made the Barry County YMCA a family-oriented or­ ganization in the community, he said, not­ ing that her husband. Stephan, was one of the local YMCA founders. He also is a re­ tired president of Hastings Manufacturing Co. Isabel’s son Mark noted that when his mother got involved in something she be­ lieved in. she gave it her all. “She gave a lot of her own time to good things," he said. “If she wanted to do something, she kept doing it." The thousands of volunteer hours she gave to Pennock Hospital arc testimony to that. At Pennock Hospital. Isabel was instru­ mental in starting the Pcnn-Nook Gift Shop. The gift shop over the years has raised thousands of dollars to help support the continuing needs of the hospital. Last November, Isabel received special recognition from Pennock for her 35 dedi­ cated years of volunteer service on the Gift Shop Board. Pennock Healthcare Services Chief Ex­ ecutive Officer Dan Hamilton has called Isabel a “shining example” of compassion, dedication and self-sacrifice that have been the “hallmarks of the volunteer spirit so im­ portant to Pennock. “Your excellent taste, high standards for in economics, she worked at the Personal Finance Co. in Lansing. She and Stephen were married Julv 18. 1942. ' Isabel Johnson quality and dedication to making our gift shop one of the finest possible, have been greatly appreciated through the years and will be sorely missed." Hamilton said in a letter to Isabel upon her retirement from the Gift Shop Board. Son Mark recalled that Isabel also was a strong supporter of the Hastings Public Li­ brary. previously serving on its board and also helping to establish the Hastings Friends of the Library to further support the library. She was a past president of the Friends of the Library group. It was Isabel's idea to start Home Tours as a fundraiser to benefit the library, he said. To sons Stephen. Mark and Andrew and daughter Martha Fleming, Isabel “was a great mom to each of us." Mark said. She was the kind of mother who sup­ ported her children’s activities and w as ac­ tive as a Bluebird and Campfire Girl leader. Cub Scout den leader and in other organi­ zations when they were young. She also served on the Hastings Board of Education when they were in school and was a Sunday School teacher at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings for a long time. Mark describes his mother as “very intel­ ligent, very devoted." "She was devoted to her family,” he said, noting that her grandchildren and a great­ grandchild were a delight to her. Her great­ grandchild provided “a real spark for her.” In her spare time, besides volunteering, Isabel spent a lot of time playing tennis in past years. She also enjoyed golf, bridge, reading, crossword puzzles and the chal­ lenge of large, complicated jigsaw puzzles. Richard T. Groos, a family friend and second cousin to Isabel’s husband, Stephen, said Isabel “had a magnificent sense of hu­ mor that meshed very closely with mine. We enjoyed a lot of happy times.” Isabel, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Wetzel) Sage, graduated from Hastings High School in 1937. She attended Lake Forest College and graduated from Michi­ gan Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). After receiving a degree Barry County is currently accepting applications for a custodian. Applications and job descrip­ tions are available in the Clerk’s office at: 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Thru Apnl 29th NOTICE The Mortgage House THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS­ SIONERS WILL HOLD THE April 23. 2002. MEETING at 7:00 p.m. AT THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP HALL. 200 W. MAIN ST.. MID­ DLEVILLE. Ml. ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDU­ ALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. Offering ninny type* of home lonnx Hastings 0 616-485-1895 Dear Ann Landers: You recently pnnted a letter from “Needs Advice in Cal­ ifornia." whose son stole a pack of video­ game cards from a department store. You were right to say the boy needs to return the cards and pay for them. However, please be careful. Some stores have a zero-tolerance policy for theft. That means they will pros­ ecute the child even if payment is offered. Last year, my 11-year-old-son went into a department stone with a friend. The friend stole a shirt when my son was not looking. The whole incident was caught on tape. T'le manager admitted that my child had done nothing wrong, but my son was nonetheless charged with engaging in a felony. Please. Ann. before taking that child back to the store and admitting he stole some­ thing. the parent should call first and find out what the consequences will be. If the store has a zero-tolerance policy, the parent would be belter off sending the money anonymously. - Tried To Do The Right Thing in Texas. Dear Texas: I caught unshined hell from my readers for telling that parent io say the boy made a “mistake" taking the cards and wants to pay for them. They all said the boy should admit to the manager that he stole the cards. Unfortunately, gone are the days when the kindly shop proprietor scolded the young perpetrator and punished him by having him sweep the front steps for a month. While this child should be held ac­ countable. I cannot see what good it does to prosecute a 10-year-old boy who is truly re­ morseful and wants to make amends. Wrong love Dear Ann Landers: I have fallen in love with my married boss. I know he feels the same way about me. I have tried to keep my behavior strictly professional, but occasion ally we will make eye contact, and all those sensations rush to the surface. To compli­ cate matters, his wife has sought me out as a friend. Based on her behavior, i under­ stand why he turned to me. How can I get over him? - Moving in the Wrong Direction in Ohio. Dear Ohio: Look for another job immedi­ ately. As long as you are working with this man. you are playing with dynamite. Please get out before it is too late. Test for ADD Dear Ann lenders: I saw my 7-year-old granddaughter in a column you printed about Attention Deficit Disorder. The woman who wrote said her daughter day­ dreamed through class, forgot to bring her homework to school and was incapable of taking exams without becoming restless and distracted. My granddaughter. “Lucy.” was having the same problems. Her teachers were con­ cerned because she could not finish her as­ signments, she was always late and could never get her shoes on, no matter how much time she had. When I read your column, I thought Lucy should be tested for ADD. Lucy began her medication at the start of the school year. The teachers and her par­ ents noticed an immediate, positive change in her self-esteem and her interaction in the classroom. On the first day after school, Lucy told me she finished all her work. She said, “The pills are magic. Grandma. They keep my eyes from seeing to the sides." She is so excited to discover she can function just like her peers. Our entire family feels fortunate that we caught this problem early on. As Lucy gets FULL-TIME Seeking CLOSING OFFICER for reputable title company in Hastings area. Related experience helpful. Send resume to: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING For Quick. Quality Service. Cail Toll-free (800) 750-5041 Zero tolerance Mark said his mother became ill in August “and did pretty well until about 40 days ago." Though she had cancer, “she had a good attitude through the whole thing...Right up to the end. she had a great smile and enjoyed having people stop in to see her." During a recent hospitalization, she had a scries of roommates and “they all truly en­ joyed her and getting to know her," he said. "She w-as an inspiration to the other pa­ tients." Hospital employees also said Isabel was “great" and would request her for their work assignments “because she was so nice.” Wren Funeral Home in Hastings is han­ dling arrangements for Isabel, who died at her Hastings home. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. today (April 18). The funeral service is set for 10:30 a.m. Friday. April 19 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hast­ ings with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis and the Rev. Nelson E. Lumm officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, Barry Community Foundation. Hastings Public Library or Barry County YMCA. 3rd SHIFT CUSTODIAN BASE PAY $8.66/hr. Purchases & Refinances FHA/VA/FmHA(Rural) Conventional & Non-conforming Construction & Land Loans Ann landers County of Barry NOTICE Or PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLU­ TION ESTABLISHING A BROWNFIELD REDE­ VELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 381 OF THE PUB LIC ACTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN OF 1996. AS AMENDED PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing shall be held before the Board of commissioners of the County of Barry on May 14. 2002. at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Chamber at 220 West Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on the adoption of a pro­ posed resolution establishing a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the County of Barry pur­ suant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act. being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996. as amended. Human Resource Director 5730 Eagle Dr. _______Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 City Bank PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a Part-time Customer Service Representative to join our team. Qualified applicants will have above average keyboard­ ing skills, be detail oriented and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOEiM-F older, she will need to learn coping skills as well, but she will be able io focus now and accomplish so much more than she would have otherwise. Thank you. Ann. for print­ ing that letter. - Vancouver, B.C., Grandma. Dear Vancouver: You’re welcome. I love how my readers learn from one another. Give Lucy my best wishes. Sister slob Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I are well-known community activists in our small town, where we have lived for 30 years. We are not wealthy, but we do a great deal of socializing with professional, wellrespected members of the community. The problem is my sister. “Helene." Helene works in a low-paying job. squan­ ders her entire paycheck, weighs 350 pounds, chain smokes and has lost most of her teeth. She recently moved into our town and lives hand-to-mouth. I help her when I can. but she is a spendthrift, and no matter what I give her, it is never enough. I love Helene, but since she moved here, she has been dropping my name all over town in order to gel “favors." She stopped by one of my charitable organizations and asked for free appliances. When she visited a doctor we know, she asked for a discount because she is related to me. I am embar­ rassed to death by her behavior. I have asked Helene to stop using my name this way. but she becomes upset and cries, reminds me about her heart condition, and I always wind up apologizing. Helene also insists that I include her in all our so­ cial events, saying she is new in town and needs to cultivate .- ~ne friendships. Helene has nothing in common with our friends, and 1 resent her for intruding in my life. We have never been close, but she is my only sibling, and I feel obligated to help her out. Is there anything I can do about her appalling behavior? - Sister in Florida. Dear Sister: I suspect you are more than a little embarrassed by Helene’s appear­ ance, as well as her behavior. Nonetheless, she should not be dropping your name around town, trying to elicit favors from your friends. You also are under no obliga­ tion to include Helene in your plans. She needs to make her own friends and slop mooching yours. Helene must take care of her health. You said she has a heart condition, is a smoker and is extremely overweight. Talk to her about taking an exercise class at the com­ munity center, and urge her to cut back on the smoking. Perhaps she has insurance that will cover getting her teeth fixed. If she feels belter about herself, it will help every­ one involved. On the rocks? Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. my husband. “Jed," had an affair with a younger woman. He left me and our three children for her. After 10 days, he came home, said he made a horrible mistake and begged me to take him back. I did. Here's the problem: I kept in touch with this younger woman. She married someone else and tells me she is very much in love with her husband. However, she told me that Jed called her last month. She asked him to leave her alone, but he apparently tried to reach her again a few days ago. When I confronted Jed. he became quite upset and said 1 had no business talking to this other woman. Don’t you think I have the right to check up on him? Have 1 crossed the line? I will do whatever you say, Ann. - Nervous Nel­ lie in New York. Dear Nellie: While I do not recommend spying on your husband. Jed has no busi­ ness calling his ex-girifriend. It sounds as if he is not quite over her. You and Jed need marriage counseling to work out your problems and make sure his­ tory doesn’t repeat itself. If Jed is not will­ ing ic go with you. go alone and find out if your marriage is worth saving. I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Gem of the Day: What is the difference between a dog and a cat? A dog thinks its owners are family. A cal thinks they are the staff? Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you? Write for Ann Landers’ hooklei "Sex and the Teenager." Send a self-address, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562 (In Canada send S4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.crcators.com. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 18 2002 - Page 9 /Ltea tilths From TIM6 to TIMC.. GIRL, Kaitlin Elaine, bom at Good Samar­ itan Hospital. Downers Grove. IL on March 28. 2002 at 5:43 a.m. to Mark and Angela Valdick Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 3 4 inches long. She is welcomed home by proud big brother Jacob. Grandparents are Mark and Deb Hampel of Lake Odessa and Cecil and Janet Valdick of Vermontville by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The story of a family in WW, Cornelius Andrew Engel (continued) GIRL, Aubrey Anne. 6 lbs. 15 ozs.. born on March 28. 2002 at 11:59 a.m. 19 I 2 inches long Born to Nathan and Cynthia Brearley ot Portland. Welcomed home by brother. Hayes Zachary. BOY. Timothy Kun. born at Spectrum Downtown on Jan. 28. 2002 at 4:25 a.m. to Jamie (Brow n) and Kun Knocrt/er of Alto Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long BO\, Ian Charles, born at Central Michi­ gan Community Hospital, on Feb. 26. 2002 at 2:25 p.m. to Stacey and Tim Cruttendcn. weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs.. and 19 1 2 inches long. Grandparents are Jim and Noralee Rhodes and Collin and LouAnn Cruttendcn of Hastings. GIRL, Grade Ann DeWcnt, bom at Spec­ trum Health - Blodgett Campus on March 18. 2002 at 11:26 a.m. to Robin and Howard DeWcnt Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 I 2 inches long. Welcomed home by sister. Courtney DeWcnt. maternal grand­ parents. Marcia Kidder and the late Billie Kidder of Middleville and paternal grand­ parents. Howard and Margie DeWcnt (Mid­ dleville) and Earl and Alyce Schippcr (Hol­ land). L. Watton AF Station 376. It shows all of the personnel, officers and enlisted men of the 654th Sqdn.. 25th Bomb Group. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The following family story was researched and written by Holly Van Matre Steiner. Lt. Engel was involved in mission Aphrodite. Holly writes: 1 believe that if I could gel hands on some of the declassified material from the Aphrodite Project. I could tell a lot more of my uncle's war years with the 25th. No one in my family had any idea of what he did. In telephone calls to Jack Scheen, he informed me that one of the members of the 25th Association has been working the declassified material and putting it on microfilm. The group is working on a Her­ itage Center, which will be located in Savannah. Ga. Perhaps when the microfilm is complete we will be able to find out more. At this lime I would like to share a cou­ ple of newspaper clippings that I found. This is dated June 6. 1945. “Lt. Engel Given 5th Cluster To His Air Medal. The 25th Bomb Group. Reconnais­ sance England - First Lieutenant Cornelius A. Engel. 23. has been awarded the fifth oak leaf cluster to his air medal, it has been announced. Holder of the distinguished fly­ ing cross with cluster as well, he is the pilot of a Mosquito engaged in reconnaissance missions over Europe to support of air and group operations. "The citation states this award was made for meritorious achievements in accom­ plishing with distinction a number of spe­ cial operational missions over Europe. These missions were flown over areas heavily defended by the enemy and infor­ mation was obtained, which was of vital importance in connection with the opera­ tions against the enemy. The courage, cool judgments and skill displayed by Lieu­ tenant Engel reflect great credit upon him­ self and the armed forces of the United States." Another clipping when I first read it. sent shivers down my back. It is the following: "Berlin Dead City. U.S. airman report Headquarters. U.S. Air Reconnaissance Wing. April 10 - Up-Three American reconnaissance planes few over Berlin in perfect weather at low altitude today and saw neither humans nor vehicles moving in the streets below. "Nor was there the slightest reaction from the German capital's famous batteries of anti-aircraft guns. The pilots reported to headquarters that Berlin seemed a ‘dead city.’ "Their report caused speculation here that the Nazis were abandoning Berlin. "The fliers, two to a plane, are members of Brig Gen. Elliot Roosevelt's air recon­ naissance outfit. They included Lt. Neal Engel. Chicago and Lt. Robert Straight. Milwaukee. On the lighter side. I found an article that was printed in the Stars and Stripes at the time. It is the following: "Lt. Cornelius A. Engel of the No. I Electric Furnace Department, a B-17 bomber pilot who is with the 8th Air Force in England, reported a lone casualty on his plane the 'Heavenly Body’ during a recent mission over the continent. "Somehow a mouse had gotten aboard his ship and when it refused to be ejected, the plane took off with the extra passenger. The high altitude seemed to bother the rodent and finally it closed its eyes and passed out. The official report on the casu­ ally read. "Not even artificial respiration would revive it and Flight Equipment was unable to outfit an oxygen mask of same!" "Lieutenant Engel, who has been over­ seas only a few months, has just received his promotion to first lieutenant and award­ ed the air medal for exceptionally meritori­ ous service." Just as I was about to finish this history. I received a call from one of the men who had served with my uncle in the 25th and he filled me in on some of the things they did while they were together. I would like to talk about our conversation. Leonard A. Erickson from Butte. Mon­ tana called and gave me the following information: "They joined the 25th at the same time, even though they came from different squadrons. In the early time of the 25th. they flew several missions together. When they started with the 25th the first thing they did was to leant the plane, which of course was the British Mosquito. They flew at high altitude over Manchester for almost three hours getting acquainted with the machine. "After this was accomplished their first mission was Jan. 2. 1945, code name Gray Pea. The mission was to drop chaf 30 miles from the target." Chaf was like tinsel on a Christmas tree. They would drop this so the enemy couldn't get a fix on the bombers on their radar. They would then fly over the target and turn their cameras on and fly above the bombers to take reconnaissance pictures. Also during all these type missions they were alone up there. Lew kept telling me to remember they were unarmed during all these type of mis­ sions. Another mission he referred to was Jan. 6. 1945. They were on the wing with Captain Howell. Their mission was to fly to Cologne and drop chaf and lake reconnais­ sance pictures and fly back, but the weather forced them to take a different route back and they ended up in the northern part of England. He talked about many of their missions which were about the same as the above. He also said they took their lime off together and would go to London. I can almost imagine what two fly boys would do on their own in London. He then said they were separated and flew with oth­ ers and he lost track of Uncle Neal until he read my letter to the 25th Bomb Group Association at their reunion in August. It was with great pleasure that I was able to talk to him and hear a little of the history of the 25th. Battles and campaigns my uncle were involved in were: Air Offensive Europe. Normandy. Northern France. Ardennes. Rhineland and Central Europe. His decora­ tions and citations are the following: Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters. The Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster. World War II Victory Medal; American Military Campaign and Theater of Operation Europe Medal. I also learned that the Oak Clusters were like receiving the medals, after you received four clusters, which were brorue. you could turn them in for a silver one. In talking with my cousin. Joanne Pen­ nington. she said that Uncle Neal was shot down three times. One I already talked about. The others 1 don't have much knowl­ edge about, other than what she remembers. He was shot down and made it back to the English Channel before bailing out. They were rescued by a ship. The other time he and his crew were brought back in ammo crates by the French Underground. He was discharged from the Army Air Corp on Dec. 4. 1945 at Drew Field in Florida. His highest rank at the end of the war was captain. He stayed with the Air Force Reserve as a back up pilot until Oct. 31. 1957. His last rank was major. He was married to Helen C. Shepherd on June 5. 1946. in Michigan. There were no children of this union. During the war his parents moved to Michigan and bought the Bowen Farm in We Make... COPIES COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... 990 J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED oo M-43 HIGHWAY Bowen Mills. Michigan. When he returned from the war my mother said that he dropped his duffel bag on the floor and said that he was never leaving home again. He helped on the farm and eventually took it over. Al the time of his death. April 1. 1969. he was working for Whiles in Middleville and had recently turned most of the farm into Englewood Campground. He and his wife were on their way to receive an award for the campground when he passed away. He was only 48 years old. Just before he died, a writer had contacted him about a book he was writing on the war. but the interview never took place. Once can only wonder if it could have been written, how much more we would know about his place in history. Compiled by Holly Van Matre Steiner for the Barry County Historical Society World War II Veterans Book: "I would like to thank the 25th Bomb Group Association for the help they have given me, and all the vet­ erans who have taken time to answer my letters. After many phone calls and letters. I can say this history is accurate. After the 25th Bomb Group Association Reunion in August of this year, there were three men who remembered Uncle Neal and one of them roomed with him. I am still wailing to hear from them. Perhaps I will know more when I communicate with them. Just before submitting this I lie.ard from Leonard A. Erickson, as in the above history relates it. Post Script: “On Dec. 12. 1995.1 heard from Richard O. Foster. Retired Air Force. He states in his letter to me that in December 1944. he was assigned to the same squadron as my uncle. About February. 1945. Uncle Neal was assigned as operations officer with himself as assistant operation officer. He also states that Uncle Neal did not discuss any of his previous missions. “In the May issue of the Aviation History there is a story on the Secret B-17 ‘Smart Bomb.' This is a story of the Aphrodite Mission written by Edwyn Gray. “As time goes on perhaps I will find out more on the history of my uncle in World War 11. As for now I will have to settle for what I did find." - Holly Van Matre Steiner. Next week: Bulletin Board 25th Bomb Group. Ren Association, Inc. Watton, Eng­ land 1944-1945 and the story of Helen C. Shephard Engel. GIRL, Karsyn Rayc Daniels, born at Blod­ gett Hospital on March 28. 2002 at 7:58 a.m. to Scott and Melissa Daniels of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE 70 THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubkc hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits CASE NUMBER SP-6-2002: Erick & Sherr* Johnson (property owners); Radio Towers Inc. (applicant). LOCATION: 3466 Martin Rd Section 29 of Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to erect a 400-ft telecommunication tower tn the A zoning district MEETING DATE: May 2. 2002. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room m tne Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St.. 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Hastings. Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. This notice is given pursuant to Article X. of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article Hi. Section 70-67 of the Hastings Code The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street, or call 616 945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1 -800-649-3777 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Everil G. Manshum City Clerk i �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 18, 2002 Hastings tops Middleville, Lakewood Saxon softball wins Barry County Invitational Before the season started, the Hastings varsity softball team set three goals. One, win its own tournament, the Barry County Invitational. Two. finish in the top three of the O-K Gold. Three, win districts. One down, two to go. The host Saxons beat Middleville in the semis and Lakewood in extra innings in the championship game to win the Barry County Invitational on Saturday, boosting their season record to 5-1. Hastings ex­ ploded for 29 hits in the two games. “(Winning this tournament) was one of our team goals this season,” Saxon skipper Marty Buehler said. "We came out with a Feelin* good: The Saxon varsity softball team shows off its hardware after win­ ning the Barry County Invitational. Front (from left): Lander Bachert. Angie Aspi­ nall, Heather Krebs. Jessica Smith. Middle: Colleen Shellenbarger, Courtney Fortier. Alexis Powell. Back: Asst. Coach George Williams, June Bishop. Dianna VanBoven, Tiffany Howell, Amber Thomas. Holly Wilson. Brittney Dobbins. Cassie Meade. Emily Martin. Abbie Allerding. Coach Marty Buehler. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) ney Fortier (3-4, two RBIs. three stolen bases) and Alexis Powell (1-3, RBI). TK’s Jennifer Burks got the start and the loss for the Trojans, and was relieved by Sarah Koval. Koval went 1-for-l at the plate and stole a base. Lacey Patterson was l-for-3 with a double, and Alex Longstreet went l-for-2 with an RBI. lakewood beat Delton 18-3 in the other semi, setting up a classic championship game won 7-6 by the Saxons in eight in­ nings. Lakewood drew first blood in the top of the first. Brie Tingley hit a single, advanced to second on a passed ball, and then stole third. Tingley scored on an error when Ashley Frost’s hit got past the Saxon in­ field. Hastings retaliated in the bottom of the first with three runs. Tiffany Howell led off with a double and then stole third. Angie Aspinall drew a walk, and Howell scored on a delayed steal as Lakewood elected to go after Aspinall at second. With two outs, Courtney Fortier hit a single, stole second, and scored on an RBI single by Abbie AIlerding. Allerding stole second herself and was plated by an RBI single from Dianna VanBoven. Lakewood was then held scoreless through the fifth inning, as Hastings' Am­ ber Thomas masterfully placed pitches in good locations. “Amber didn't make many mistakes to­ day,” Coach Buehler said. "Wc scouted Lakewood and decided how wc would ap­ proach each hitter. Amber hit the spots wc wanted and was very effective.” Meanwhile, the Saxon offense continued to click as they extended the 3-1 lead with three consecutive one-run innings. Howell scored in the second, Allerding scored in the third on another RBI single by Van­ Boven, and Heather Krebs drove in Howell in the fourth. The score was still 6-1 when things heated up for the Vikings in the sixth. wdl-roundcd team effort and got the job done. Twenty-nine hits in two games is in­ credible. I have never seen anything like that before.” Hastings look a 15-1 semifinal win over Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg in five in­ nings. The Saxons pounded out 15 hits, more than enough support for winning pitcher Abbie Allerding, who threw a threehitter and struck out nine. “Wc bunted well early and built a lead, and wc were able to turn it loose from there,” Buehler said. Saxon contributors included Angie Aspi­ nall (3-for-4, four runs scored, three stolen bases), Tiffany Howell (1-1. three walks, four runs). Heather Krebs (2-4, triple, RBI), Allerding (3-4, double, three RBIs, two runs, two stolen bases), Emily Martin (2-3, double, triple, two RBIs, two runs), Court­ Hastings' Angie Aspinall. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Why can’t our work be more like school? Hey buddy, got any change? Nope, and tomorrow won't be any different, either. Admit it: The workaday world has a way of moving too fast and changing too little, blurring days into months, seasons and years while we hold on for dear life. All of us, every day. desire some measure of change. Sometimes it’s as simple as a new coat of paint in the kitchen, or switching up your rutted route to work in the morn­ ing. Sometimes it’s as difficult as squeezing into last year’s swimsuit, all the while won­ dering hov/ it managed to shrink while hibernating in a drawer. One of the most tantalizing diversions of sport is the constant cycling of new begin­ nings. and the sense of possibility that comes with each fresh season. The Detroit Tigers ruined their new beginning with an 0-11 start, just like the Lions did last fall on the way to 0-12. But the Tigers got their first win on Tuesday, and the NFL draft is coming up this weekend, so eagerly anticipated that it is televised in its entirety over two days. Hope springs eternal, or at least annually. From Opening Day at the ballpark to t’ i Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Games, we can’t resist rolling around in rebirth on a regular basis. Sports celebrate new begin­ nings with almost as much gusto as championship endings, even finding “second sea­ sons" within seasons. Just ask any Red Wings fan who has been impatiently waiting for the “real" season, the NHL playoffs, since last summer, when team owner Mike Illitch added a few more legends to an amazing Hall of Fame roster, literally purchasing the ti­ tle of Stanley Cup Favorite. For the athletes themselves, the change may be less perceptible than to spectators. Professional, college and increasingly even high school at’.Jctes train year-round in one sport, a regimen that creeps into their daily schedule, in season or out. right down to the food they cat. But for most high school athletes, more than one sport is still the norm, and I’ve be­ come nostalgic — and more than a bit jealous — for the seasonal transformations they enjoy. When we go to work, we do a job. It may have many facets, different responsibilities, and even multiple titles, but when it comes down to it. what we do in January is roughly the same thing we’ll do in July. How many of us arc the adult equivalent of a linebacker in the fall, a power forward in the winter, and a tennis player in the spring? Or a golfer/swimmer/pole vaulter? Or a chcTrleadcr/wrestlcr/pitchcr? Which of your co-workers could possibly describe them­ selves on their resume’ as a harricr/spiker/sprinter? When was the last time you learned to throw a discus, or worked on your free throw shooting, or got muddy without worry­ ing about a stain? As I’ve gotten to know more and more young athletes since September, it's been a kick to watch them switch from one season to the next. It took the start of the basketbail and wrestling seasons for me to learn the faces of most of the football players, obscured all fall by their requisite armor. Anu one sport's star can be another sport’s reserve: the various and varying niches of different athletes is fascinating to sec. Of course, not every athlete competes in every season, and the spring sports have of­ fered up a bunch of new faces who have waited all year for their sport of choice. Choice? Change? New uniforms? What happened? Why haven't wc made our work­ ing lives more like high school? Switch up our responsibilities every few months, change desks every day on the hour, play a different game, and if you do a decent job overall, you get the summer off. along with a few weeks in both the winter and spring. If “everything we ever really needed to know" was really learned in kindergarten, then why don't wc work half-days, with nap time and free juice to boot? Sometimes, some of the best changes mean returning to ways long since abandoned or forgotten. Thanks to this job. I remember. I’ll be at recess. Sec you next week. i Hastings’ Tiffany Howell (19) slides into home in the win over Lakewood, (rnoto by Perry Hard'n) Lakewood's Tingley led off with a single and later scored on a Frost double. Lake­ wood maintained the two-out rally with help from an Ashley Lane RBI single and a Saxon error. When the dust cleared. Lake­ wood had managed to tie up the game at 6­ 6. Lakewood coach Roily Krauss went to his relief pitcher, Lyndscy Erb. and she and Thomas began trading 1-2-3 innings like boxers trading blows. The game stretched into the eighth, where Thomas again retired the side in order and left it to the offense. With two outs in the bottom of the inning, Howell drew a walk and scored her fourth and game-winning run all the way from first wnen captain Angie Aspinall smacked a clutch RBI double. “Lakewood is a very good ball team and a class act," Buehler said. “We were very fortunate today." Middleville edged Delton in the consola­ tion game, 14-12. Hastings opened its O-K Gold schedule last night at South Christian. They play at Grand Rapids Catholic Central today at 4:15 p.m., then return for a week-long home stand beginning Friday against Mar­ shall. Conference play resumes on Monday when Unity Christian comes calling, fol­ lowed by Caledonia on Wednesday. Games on those three days all begin at 4 p.m. Hastings tops TK again The Hastings varsity softball team trav­ eled to Middleville on Monday for a single­ game rematch with the Trojans, where the Saxons prevailed 15-5 to boost their record to 6-1. Middleville jumped on Hastings pitcher Jessie Smith early, scoring five runs in the first and holding a 5-1 lead after one. Am­ ber Thomas relieved Smith in the second and held Middleville scoreless the rest of the way, striking out eight in six innings of work while walking one and allowing one hit, a lead-off triple by TK’s Sarah Koval. The Saxons committed two errors on the afternoon, while TK made six. Hastings hits came from Tiffany Howell with a single, Angie Aspinall with a triple. Heather Krebs with a RBI single and a dou­ ble, Emily Martin with a double and a sin­ gle, Abbie Allerding with a single. Dianna VanBoven with an RBI single, and Amber Thomas with two singles. Saxons pound Plainwell Hastings’ varsity softball team cruised through its home opener in a doublcheadcr against Plainwell on April 10. beating the Trojans 17-3 and 15-2. “The pressure was off because Plainwell struggled on the mound in both games,” Coach Buehler said. "That allowed us to focus on fundamentals defensively, which is good, (because) we struggled with taking care of the ball at Maple Valley (in a sea­ son-opening split with the Lions on April 9).Abbie Allerding got the win in Game 1, fanning 10 batters while surrendering only one walk and four singles. Hits came from Angie Aspinall. Alexis Powell (triple), Dianne VanBoven, Heather Krebs (triple), Emily Martin and Amber Thomas (two singles). Amber Thomas pitched to the win in Game 2 with five hits, one walk and three K’s. The Saxons got hits from Martin (two singles, two RBIs), Aspinall, Tiffany How­ ell, Krebs (two singles, RBI), Powell (RBI) and Courtney Fortier. “Combine better defense, aggressive heads-up baserunning, and playing on our home field, and it adds up to a couple of nice wins,” Buehler said. JV Report Hastings* JV softball team opened its season April, 9 with two losses to Maple Valley, 8-4 and 7-1. The JV rebounded the next day at Plain­ well, sweeping the hosts 21-8 and 15-9. Ashley Gibson and Jenny Wanland led a solid team effort for the Saxons. The JV took second at the Barry County Invitational on Saturday. Alex Greenfield and Nikki King led the offensive charge in a 9-4 semifinal win over Middleville. Delton nipped the JV 6-5 in the final, despite 21 strikeouts from Saxon pitcher Heidi Wear. Ashley Bunge and Jenny Wanland also had good games for the JV. Delton softball drops 2 at BCI The Delton-Kellogg varsity softball team dropped games to Lakewood and Mid­ dleville at the Barry County Invitational in Hastings on Saturday. The Panthers opened against Lakewood, and the Vikings ran away with an 18-3 win, aided in no small part by 12 Delton errors. Pitcher Jen Glenn took the loss. Erin Smeal (double), Corey Searles, Re­ becca Farrell, Margaret Lutz (double), Lcandra Tracy and Meghan Osgood all had hits for Delton. The Panthers got offensive in the conso­ lation game against Middleville, but the Trojans pulled out a wild 14-12 win. Pitcher Rebecca Farrell took the loss but pitched well, allowing six hits, walking four and striking out one. Errors again popped up to hurt the Panthers, and they finished with six in the game. Despite its fielding woes. Delton held its own at the plate and nearly had enough to pull the game out. Panther hitters included Erin Smeal. Corey Searles (two), Farrell. Heather Harville (two), Ashley Furrow (double). Margaret Lutz, Jen Glenn (single, triple), Meghan Osgood (double) and Roxann Huisman. The Panthers host the Delton-Kellogg In­ vitational on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m., including teams from Battle Creek Central, Lakeview. Lakewood. Pennfield, Plainwell and Lansing Sexton. They then play at Galesburg-Augusta on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. At right: A Delton runner slides safely into third under a high throw in a wild 14-12 loss to Middleville on Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18. 2002 - Page 11 Lakewood wins baseball bracket Hastings preps for Gold with win at Middleville The Hastings varsity baseball team scored four times in both the second and fourth innings cn route to a season-high 12 runs and a 12-1 win at Middleville on Mon­ day. It was Hastings’ second win o' er the Trojans in three days, following Saturday ’s come-from-bchind 5-4 triumph in the Barry County Invitational. Aaron Snider (1-1) pitched all five in­ nings for the Saxons on Monday, giving up three hits and striking out five. Eric Carpenter led the offensive charge with a single and four RBIs. Brian DeVries (double. 2 RBIs). BJ Donnini (RBI), Dustin Bowman and Snider (RBI) also had one hit apiece, and Joey Keller was busy on the basepaths, scoring four runs in the game. Hastings (3-5 after Monday’s win) opened its O-K Gold schedule last night at South Christian. The Saxons now return for a week-long home stand, beginning with Friday’s nonconfcrcnce tilt against Mar­ shall. Unity Christian comes calling on Monday, followed by Caledonia on Wednesday. All games begin at 4 p.m. Saxons 2nd at Barry County Invite Hastings went 1-1 as host of the Barry County Invitational on Saturday, edging Middleville Thomapplc-Kcllogg 5-4 before dropping the championship game 7-3 to Lakewood. The Saxons needed a dramatic three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh to beat Middleville despite a sparkling complete­ game pitching performance from Adam Reil, who gave up only one hit and one earned run while striking out eight. Reil (2-1) took matters into his own hands at the plate, singling home BJ Don­ nini for the winning run. TK took an early 3-1 lead, taking advan­ tage of three Saxon errors and employing aggressive baserunning. The Trojans held a 4-2 lead heading into the bottom of the sev­ enth. Hastings’ Eric Carpenter led off the in­ ning with a walk and Joey Keller, running for Carpenter, advanced all the way to third base on an errant pick-off attempt. Eli Schmidt doubled Keller home and took third when the outfielder bobbled the ball. Donnini then singled Schmidt home to tic the game. David Wilson sacrificed Donnini to sec­ ond, paving the way for Reil’s heroics. Af­ ter fouling off several two-strike pitches, Reil drove Donnini home with a single into center field. Josh Bailey had a pair of hits and an RBI for the Saxons. Brandon Burke (double), Schmidt (RBI double), Dustin Bowman (RBI). Reil (RBI) and Donnini (RBI) each had one hit. David Wilson laid down a pair of sacrifice bunts that keyed Saxon rallies. “I was proud of the way the kids came back," Hastings coach Marsh Evans said. “They showed a lot of heart and character.” Hastings took on Lakewood (an 11-1 semifinal winner over Delton) in the cham­ pionship, where Jeremy Dow’s three-run dinger in the bottom of the sixth helped the Vikings come out on top, 7-3. Lakewood scored three runs in the bot­ tom of the first inning and held that advan­ tage until the top of the fourth, when Hast­ ings’ Aaron Snider hit a two-run homer to make it 3-2. The Vikings manufactured another run in their half of the i ining for a little cushion at Hastings’ Adam Reil. 4-2, but the Saxons hung tough, and an­ other dramatic ending was in store when Josh Bailey singled in Josh Sanders to cut the lead to 4-3 in the top of the sixth. The final act, however, belonged to Lakewood. In the bottom of the sixth, Matt Stowell drew a two-out walk from Saxon pitcher Brandon Burke, putting runners at first and second. Dow, who has signed to play at Michigan Stale next year, then stepped to the plate and sent a three-run shot over the left field fence to expand the spread to 7-3, and the Saxons couldn’t an­ swer in the seventh. ‘ The old cliche' that baseball is a game of inches once again rang true," Coach Evans said of Lakewood’s late rally. “As in the first game, I was proud of the effort from our guys. They never quit. And I con­ gratulate (Lakewood) Coach (Bob) Veitch and his team. They’ve got a lot of talent, (and) they play the game.’’ Burke (0-2) turned in a gutty pitching performance for the Saxons (eight hits, six walks, six earned runs) and their defense made several big plays to keep the game close. Snider led the team with two hits (HR, two RBIs). and Bailey (RBI), Dustin Bowman, Adam Reil and Burke each had a hit apiece. For the Vikings, Billy Allen staned the game, Corey Stank (2-0) came on in the third and got the win. and lefty Dan Morris finished for the save. Tony Galaviz went 1for-3 with a double, Chris Clark hit a dou­ ble. Clint Tobias went l-for-3 with an RBI. Carlos Rodriguez went l-for-3 with an RBI. and Dow had the threc-run home run and four In the consolation game on Saturday. Delton topped Middleville 8-3. Plainwell sweeps Hastings Plainwell took a pair from the Saxons on April 10, scoring in every inning but the fifth to steadily pull away with Game 1, 9­ 3, then pouncing for eight runs in the first two innings of Game 2 on the way to a 12­ 1 final. The Saxons had eight hits in the first game, but couldn’t string them together in the right spots, and four errors led to three unearned runs. Aaron Snider (0-1) went the distance on the mound, allowing six earned runs on 11 hits and six walks while striking out three. Greg Bergeron (RBI) and Snider had two hits each, and BJ Donnini, Adam Reil, Brian DeVries and Brandon Burke (RBI) each had one. In Game 2, poor defense again led to the Saxons’ downfall. Five errors resulted in Panthers split with Lake wood and TK The Delton-Kellogg varsity baseball team split its games at the Barry County In­ vitational on Saturday, losing to Lakewood 11-1 before beating Middleville Thomapple-Kellogg 8-3. The Panthers play at an invitational in Saranac on Saturday at 9 a.m., and travel to Galesburg-Augusta on Tuesday for a 4:30 p.m. KVA matchup. Parchment 12, Delton 4 Parchment handed Delton its second Kalamazoo Valley Association loss of the season on April 11,12-4. Parchment stranded 10 base runners in the game, but they had them to spare be­ cause of 10 walks surrendered by the Pan­ thers, walks that Parchment turned into five runs. Zack DudLy took the loss for Delton. Corrie Latta (two), Tyler Blacken (sin­ gle, double), Shawn Moore (two RBIs) and Zack Colbert (two RBIs) accounted for Delton’s six hits. Parchment was one better with seven. Hastings’ David Wilson. eight unearned runs, and Hastings’ bats were silenced, with Dustin Bowman’s sin­ gle the only Saxon hit. Eli Schmidt (0-1) threw a complete game, with four earned runs, eight hits, five walks and three strike­ outs. JV Report The Saxon JV baseball squad earned a doublchcader sweep of Maple Valley on April 9. In the first game, Maple Valley pitched a one-hitter, but the Saxons managed to win anyway, 2-1. Hastings pitcher Scott Larsen threw a three-hitter, striking out 11 while walking two, and he picked up the win. With runners on second and third, Caleb Case had a perfect suicide squeeze RBI bunt single, and Justin Pratt followed with an RBI sac fly to left field for the second run. Maple Valley picked up a run in the last inning, but the Saxons held on for the win. In the nightcap. Hastings prevailed 6-2. Pratt pitched a one-hitter, allowing one earned run with five strikeouts and four walks. Adam Case had two singles and an RBI, Pratt had a double and an RBI, Jordan Danks had a single and an RBI, Jeff Huey had a single and RBI, Caleb Case hit a sin­ gle, Drew Bowman had a sac fly RBI, and Joey Aspinall had a single and an RBI. The JV also swept a doubledip from Plainwell on April 10. The Saxons took a 6-0 lead in the first inning and went on to win the first game 8­ 5. Adam Case pitched a complete game, with three K’s, six hits and three walks. Caleb Case, Adam Case, Drew Bowman (two), Jordan Danks and Scott Larsen all had hits in the game, and Joey Aspinall had a sac fly RBI. Bowman also stole two bases to set up the Saxons’ last run after Plain­ well had closed to 7-5. In the second game, Aspinall threw a complete-game one-hitter with four K’s, no earned runs and three walks as the Saxons won 7-3. Caleb Case had a hit and three stolen bases, Aspinall had a hit and two stolen bases, Larsen had a hit and a stolen base, Justin Pratt had two hits including an RBI double, Adam Case had two hits and a sac fly, and Drew Bowman had a hit. The JV split its games at the Barry County Invitational on Saturday. The Saxons lost a tight game to Lake­ wood 6-5 to open the tourney. Scott Larsen went the distance on the mound with five K’s, four earned tuns and one walk. Hastings came from behind to go up 4-3, See SAXON BASEBALL, continued page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN '.TILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard F. Tinkler and Shirley A Tinkler (original mort­ gagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 11. 2000, and recorded on March 17. 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as May 1,2001. among Credit­ Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. Ace Securities Corp., Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association, C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-CB2, without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 13. 2001, which was recorded on August 20. 2001, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY AND 26/100 dollars ($77,370.26), includ­ ing interest at 10.600% pet annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1 and 2 of Block 8 of H J. Kenfield's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 4. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200212157 Mustangs-B (5*2) CITY OF HASTINGS TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE The City of Hastings has a Temporary/Parttime Cashier-Clerk Position available from May through August 2002. This position requires a professional individual with exceptional inter­ personal communication skills, computer skills land mathematical skills. Approximately 30 hours per week. S8 per hour. Ideal for college student. Position description and applications are available at the office of the city clerk. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Applications will be accepted through Thursday. April 25. 2002. at 5:00 p.m. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE*- Default has teen mate in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christine Smith (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 24. 2001. and record­ ed on January 26. 2001 in Instrument *1054278 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option C.ie Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-B. Asset-Backud Certificate*. Serie* 2001­ B. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2002, which was recorded on March 11. 2002. in Instrument *1076318. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 25/100 dollar* ($98,912.25). including interest a» 10.550% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 23.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY Or BELLE­ VUE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Described as: Commencing 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links West of the Northeast Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22: Thence West 10 Rods and 8 1/10 Link*; Thence South 12 Rod* 16 2/10 Links: Thence East 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links; Thence North to the place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 morrth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. April 11.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Gators 248-593-1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200133421 Gators (5/9) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has teen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Courtright Sr. and Patience Courtright, husband and wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated December 3, 1997 and recorded December 9. 1997 in Document *1005083. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of CaMomia, NA, As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 8,1997 and record­ ed on June 19, 1996 in Document *1013776, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight and 36/100 Dollars ($58,658.36) including interest at the rat* of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pjrt on May 16. 2002. The premises are located to the City of Bellevue. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land to the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Beginning to the West line of Section 28 at a point 458 feet South of the Northwest comer of the South 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28; thence South on the West Section line 140 feet; South 88 degree* 30 min­ utes East 623.54 feet to the center of the high­ way; Northerly to the highway 141.12 feet; North 88 degrees 30 minute* West 62130 feet to the place of beginning. The rede mption period shall be 6 months ‘mm the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.324la. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: April 11. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA., as Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rdbhester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 File No. 209.1268 (5/9) HEALTH Sarrners More Professional Care Is Coming April 30 Ml �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18. 2002 Hastings track stopped by Sparta, Kenowa Hills Sparta came to Hastings on Monday and handed defeats to both Saxon track teams. 95-37 for the boys and 81-56 for the girls. First place finishers for the boys: Paul Downing in a photo finish in the 100 (11.60), Dan Slaughter in the high jump (5­ 8), and Chris Donalds by more than 12 feet in the discus (139-5). Second place: Craig Lauric in the 110 hurdles (17.38) and 300 hurdles (47.11), Jake Heuss in the 800 (21)8.68), Bruce Car­ penter in the long jump (19-8 1/2) and 200 (24.17), and Zac Fulmer in the sho» put (45-5). Third place: Lucas Covey in the 300 hur­ dles (48.63), Joel Maivillc in the long jump (19-1/2), Joel Gibbons in the 3200 (11:57), and Ricky Volosky in the shot put (42-1 1/2). First place finishers for the girls: Niki Noteboom in the 100 (13.62) and high jump (4-10), Kristin Lydy in the 300 hur­ dles (55.44), Ashley DeLine by over 17 feel in the discus (94-3) and five feet in the shot put (32-2 3/4), Stephanie Buck in the 800 (2:51), and the 400 relay (Mandi Beck- tcl, Niki Noteboom. Brenda Westfall. Lisa Noteboom. 54.32) Second place: Lydy in the 100 hurdles (17.22), Erin Dahn in the 400 (1:06.8). Sarah Walker in the discus (76-10). West­ fall in the 200 (29.91). and Nicole Shaw in the shot put (26-10). Third place: Bccktcl in the pole vault (6­ 0). Westfall in the 100 (14.28), Kalhlyn Rounds in the discus (66-5), Emily Hoke in the 800 (2:55), Rounds in the shot put (26-2 3/4), and Sarah Clevenger in the 3200 (15:00). “Wc are slowly making progress as a team," Hastings girls’ coach Fred Hutchin­ son said after the Saxon’s best point total of the season. “It was nice to sec some of the freshmen, like Kalhlyn Rounds in the shot and discus and Sarah Walker in the discus, step up with good performances. “Niki Noteboom, Kristin Lydy and Ash­ ley DcLine continue to provide good per­ formances. Barb Westfall. Mandi Bccktcl. Stephanie Buck. Emily Hoke and Sarah Clevenger stepped up with good efforts on a hot spring day." On April 11 at Kenowa Hills, the girls’ team lost 93-40 and the boys lost 92-45. First place finishers for the girls: Kristin Lydy in the 100 hurdles (17.7) and 300 hur­ dles (55.4). Niki Noteboom in the 100 (13.9) and high jump (4-10), and Ashley DcLine in the shot put (30-7) and discus (86-5 1/2). Second place: Erin Dahn in the 400 (1:11) and Sarah Clevenger in the 3200 (14:38). Third place: Clevenger in the 1600 (6:43). Stephanie Buck in the 800 (2:56), Catherine Fish in the 3200 (15:12), and Lydy in the long jump (13-5). “The meet at Kenowa Hills went a little better for us than our last one against Cale­ donia.” Coach Hutchinson said. “I was happy about some nf the things I saw from the girls. Kristin Lydy ran her best races of the young season. Niki Noteboom contin­ ues to excel and contributes so much to our team. “Sarah Clevenger gave a great effort Saxon soccer impresses in 2-1 loss to No. 7 Unity The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team squandered a good effort in an April 11 season-opening home loss to Sparta. That sour 1-0 defeat — on a soft goal with under three minutes to play in a game they should have won — served as a very early wakeup call, and the Saxons re­ sponded with two great road games, a physical 3-2 win at Portland on April 12 and a narrow 2-1 defeat on Tuesday at Unity Christian, the seventh-ranked team in the state. The Saxons matched the highly-touted Crusaders step-for-step on Tuesday, giving Unity all it could handle and prompting praise from onlookers. “Unity has been tearing everyone up,” Hastings coach Dennis Argctsingcr said. “We played a very good game. I got com­ pliments from Unity parents and coaches and from the referees on how well wc played. 1 hope wc keep it up.” Freshman Debby Stevens scored unas­ sisted for the Saxons. Against Portland, the Saxons had to bang for everything they got. but they met the challenge. Erin Bradley had a goal and an assist, Jenny Shaw and Margo Cooklin each scored a goal, and Erin Fish picked up an assist. The Saxons (1-2, 0-2 in the O-K Gold) try to maintain their momentum today at 4 p.m. with a stiff test at home against Low­ ell. They play at Middleville at 4 p.m. on Friday before returning for a three-game home stand that begins on Tuesday against Wyoming Park. The 106th Boston Marathon was run on Monday, and at least four area runners were entered to compete, including Ste­ phen Wright and Diane Ebaugh of Hast­ ings and Bud Eb e and Julie Vande Ree of Calcdonia. Wright, who finished in 332, said Tues­ day he didn't have the kind of race he wanted, but the experience was incredible. “Everything they say about the Boston Marathon — the tradition, the crowds, the camaraderie — it’s all true,” Wright said. “People say you need to run it at least twice to take it ail in, and I believe them. It’s an incredible time." Wright qualified for Boston by running a 3:10 in the Chicago Marathon, and needed to run at least a 3:25 on Monday to auto­ matically qualify for next year’s race. Still. Wright plans on requalifying and returning in 2003. “(Boston) is more of a rolling, hilly course than I anticipated,” Wright said. “I was not prepared for that, and I’ll train dif­ ferently for next year.” The race began under foggy, drizzly con­ ditions, which was good for the runners and still did not deter supportive spectators from lining the entire route, including traditionally-loud contingents of college girls at Mile 12, and fans along the infamous “Heartbreak Hill” stretch between Mile 20 and 21. Wright had his own cheering section waiting for him near the end of the race. “I had six family members and my son’s girlfriend there, and to have that kind of support is really cool," he said. “With about a half-mile left, 1 saw my family, and then I could see the big banner ahead at the finish line. It’s an incredible sight.” Hastings High School senior Kate Martisius has signed to p ay basketball next year for Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The 6-2 All-County center aver­ aged eight points, five rebounds and four blocks while shooting 55% from the floor last season for the Saxons. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Delton-Kellogg senior Mark Ruthruff has been invited on a 14-day trip to play American football in Australia this June. The Down Under Bowl selects high school seniors from all 50 states for teams to pro­ mote the sport in Australia and provide a chance for American kids to visit other countries. Ruthruff, a standout placekicker. See SPORTS SHORTS continued next page against a good Kenowa Hills distance group, and freshman Catherine Fish scored her first-ever varsity points, placing third in the two-mile run." First place finishers for the boys: Paul Downing in the 100 (12.1). Chris Donalds in the shot put (44-10) and discus (131­ 1/2), and Dan Slaughter in the high jump (5-9). Second place: Craig Laurie in the 110 hurdles (16.7) and 300 hurdles (44.9), Zac Fulmer in the shot put (42-11) and high jump (5-4), Bruce Carpenter in the long jump (18-8), and Downing in the pole vault (11-0). Third place: Joel Gibbons in the 1600 (5:07), Joel Maivillc in the 400 (56.5) and long jump (18-7), Carpenter in the 200 (26.6), Brian Doozan in the 3200 (11:45). Ricky Volosky in the shot put (42-9), and John Bowling in the discus (125-4). The teams host South Christian today at 4 p.m., then host the Hastings Relays at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Wyoming Park comes to town Monday for a 4 p.m. meet. TK approves varsity swim team for girls The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Edu­ cation voted April 15 to make the girls’ swim club an official varsity sport. The swim club has operated through the Community Education department for the past two years as the team members worked on skill development. This year two of the TK swimmers had times that would have allowed them to participate in the state finals. However, club teams arc not recognized by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Athletic Director Mark Uyl praised the team for complying with all the require­ ments to become a varsity team. Practices for next year begin Aug. 18. All meets will be away. Battle cry: Hastings’ Mike Roslund lets everyone know he’s throwing the shot. Anyone interested in entering a team in the YMCA’s adult men's softball league must complete an application and submit their entry fee to the YMCA no later than May I. For more information, call the YMCA, 945-4574. Hastings golfers 6th at Jamboree The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team placed sixth at the season’s first O-K Gold Jamboree on Monday at The Pines. Caledonia shot a 166 to lead the pack, one stroke better than South Christian’s 167. Wayland took third at 193, followed by Unity Christian (202), Kenowa Hills (210), Hastings (215), Wyoming Park (256) and Cedar Springs (261). Kristie Welton shot the low round for the Saxons with a 46. Jill Jolley fired a 50, Courtney Oakland came in at 57, Brittney NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Cinco had a 62, Kristin Beckwith had a 63, and Angie Jones had a 69. The Saxons golf at Caledonia today and host Cedar Springs on Tuesday. Both matches tee off at 330 p.m. Saxons bury Park by 75 Hastings blistered Wyoming Park in an O-K Gold dual on April 11, beating the Vi­ kings by 75 strokes, 234-309. Kristie Welton led the Saxons and earned medallist honors with a 49, followed by Jill Jolley (55) and Courtney Oakland (59). No. 6 golfer Olivia Pare’ jumped in with a 71, Kristin Beckwith shot a 78, and Leah Wood had an 85. Amanda Wigent’s 71 was the low round for Park. Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barr/ County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner. The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE NC.: A-1-2002 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 53. amer<dmg various portions of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance, which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at a meeting held on April 8. 2002. SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF SECTION £1. This section amends Section 2.1 pertaining to me definition of “Cattery/Kennel * SECTION.U. AMENDMENT..QF SECTION 52 This seebon amends Section 3£ by the amendment of Subsection "C pertaining to a member of the Planning Commission being dis­ The NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Sec. 8. T1N. R9W. The SW 1/4, SW 1/4, Sec. 5. T1N, R9W Also. aN that part of the NE 1/4, NE 1/4, Sec. 7. T3N. R9W lying East of M-43 Hwy. except for the Plat of Kenyon’s Acres, according to the recorded p'at thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 39. Also, a parcel of land in Sec. 6, T1N, R9W described as commencing at the SE comer of Sec. 6. th N 660 ft. th W 554 ft., th S"ly 660 ft. to the South line of Sec. 6. th East to POB. (see outlined area below) qualified from voting if there is a conflict of interest. SECTION III. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 6.2 This section amends Section 6.2 by the amendment of Subsection *C' pertaining to a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals being disqualified from voting if there is a conflict of interest. SECTION IV- AMENDMENT OF SECTION 9.Q This section amends Section 9.0 by the amendment of Subsection "F" pertaining to sign setback requirements in the "CL.* “C-1." *C2.* *C-3' or T zoning districts. SECTION V AMENDMENT OF SECTION 9.1 This section amends Section 9 1 by the amendment of Subsection "G" pertaining to sign requirements for a business, church or insti­ tution in the ‘CL.' ‘C-l.' *C-2.' *C-3" or T zoning districts SECTION VI AMENDMENT TO ARTICLEXXV111 This section amends Article XXVIII by the addition of a new Section 28 3 pertaining to Zoning Compliance Permits. SECTION VII. AMENDMENT OF SECTION-!7J The section amends Section 17.1 by the repeal of Section 17.1.D allowing home occupations as a permitted use in the "AR" zoning SECTION VIII. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 17.2 This section amends Section 172 by the addition of a new subsection ‘K’ allowing home occupations as a special exception use in the 'AFT zoning district. SECTION IX AMENDMENT OF SECTION 13.4 Th., Motion amends Section 13.4 per­ taninfl to structure height restrictions SECTION X SEVERABILITY The provwons o< this Ordinance are severable SECTION XI EFFECTIVE DATE & REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following its publication after adoption. AM Ordinances or parts of Ordinances tn conflict herewith are repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the fuH text of the Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during FROM R.-2 TO PUD (Planned Unit Development District.) (R-2-Singte Family & Two Family Residential District) (see outlined area on map) This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Barry Twp . of Barry County. Michigan The above named ordinance becomes effective April 25. 2002. Copies of this ordinance are available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State Si. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 616-945-1290 for further information. regular business hours of regular working days following the dale of this publication Date Apnl 16. 2002 Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 Jeffrey S. Mackenzie, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Debbie S. Smith, Clerk Barry County Notice of Mortgage Forec toeure Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW * YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian J. Hoiben and Lisa M. Hofoen (ongmal mortgagor*) to Prionty Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated June 24.1999, and recorded on Ajty 19.1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 1999. which was recorded on December 17.1999, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 60/100 dollar* ($91,500.60). including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wi’i be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse ir, Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 2. 2002. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8. Block 45 of the VMaga of MiddtevNe, according to the recorded plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 27. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200114431 Stallions (4/18) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday April 18. 2002 - Page 13 PLAN, ZONE, continued from page 13 commissions from multiple jurisdictions to meet to deliberate. Related to this, townships will not have to provide ail uses within its jurisdiction if it can document the use exists :n the sur­ rounding area. Effective last Dec. 15, clustered housing and permanent open space zoning must be provided for as an option by Dec. 15 of this year. It would be offered to developers who want to use the provision. The same number of units would be al­ lowed on the overall parcel, by clustering them (where health department rules would permit.) to create no more than 50 percent open space in permanent cascmcn: for use by the residents. Villages would haxc to al­ low up to 20 percent or more open space in their provisions. Municipalities which must implement the plan must have 1,800 or more people. Variable details of the open space ordi­ nance arc possible in a community. The provision cannot to be imposed, but is of­ fered as an option by right to a landowner or developer, it can apply to plats, site con­ dos and PUD developments. Up to two dwellings per acre could be al­ lowed in some places, or up to three where there is public sewer. However, the devel­ opment must not depend upon extension of public sewer or water, unless required al­ ready for conventional zoning. The ordinance may permit a greater per­ centage of protected land, but still cannot Recreation Bowling League #3 The Krunchers won the second half of the season and will bowl off with Kevin’s Kronies for the championship. For the year Kevin’s Kroines won 64 points. Hastings Bowl 61. Freeport Elevator 60 and The Krunchers 55. High Games and Scries - D. Miller 537; J. Knauss 201; G. Mesecar J.r 219-528; H. Wattles 244-231-214-689; B. Barkhuff 200-557; S. Anger 211-567; D. Lambert 205-530; K. Wanland 214-576; K. Phenix 226-585 and M. Martin 227-565. Thursday Angles Bowling Farmers Ins. 87-37; Pet World 79-45; B.C. Transit 73.5-50.5; Hastings Bowl 68.5- 58.5; B&R Testing 63-61; Coleman Agency/Hastings 59-65; Stefano’s Pizza 55.5-68.5; Mills Landing 54.5-69.5; Shamrock Tavern 54-70; Richies 53-71; Cedar CgdoGroc. 51 -73; MiUcrs Exc. 49- High Games and Series - S. Varney 171; J. Varney 176; P. McLaughlin 169; E. Hammontree 202; K. Covey 190; N. Taylor 155; D. Staines 184; T. Pennington 240­ 514; A. Kerley 207; K. Ward 140; B. Roush 190-507; L. Apsey 180; L. Kendall 169; L Irwin 175; V. Brown 153; C. Cooper 214­ 547; C. Nichols 192-517; D. Curtis 172; P. Vanoost 117; C Keller 189; G. Potter 173; N. Bechtel 168; S. Greenfield 189-533; S. Snider 182; C. Hurless 154. Sunday Night Mixed 'Final Standings* Troublemakers 81; Friends 75 1/2; Red Dog 75; Thee Froggers 75; 4 Horsemen 72 1/2; Thunder Alley 67 1/2; Pinheads 67; Sunday Snonzers 64; Happy Hookers 61; All 4 Fun 59; Lacey Birds 53 1/2. Womens High Games and Series - M. Snyder 201-549; C. Barnum 207-535; E. Hammontree 190-513; M. Kirchen 209­ 513; A. Hubbell 191-491; L Rentz 165­ 431; J. Huss 136-364; K. Becker 198; L. McClelland 173; M. Simpson 171. Mens High Games and Series - C Shook 246-594; M. Snyder 224-593; B. Falconer 205-569; B. Miller 211-557; B. Cantrell 172-487; R. Boze 173-450; B. Rentz 224; B. Hubbell 221; B. Kirby 214. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 68.5-47.5; Trouble 67.5­ 48.5; Kenny Lee Builders 66.5-49.5; Need Help 65-51; CBBC 61-55; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 58.5-57.5; Seebers Auto Body 57-59; 3 Fates 47-69; 3 Blind Mice 46-70; Hastings Bowl 43-73. High Games and Series - JJ Phillips 193; D. Seebcr 160; K. Stenberg 155; D. Dutcher 177; S. Zalewski 206-542; W. Main 159; R. Miller 179; S. Vandenburg 197-507; B. Hayes 157; C. Gates 153; D. James 163; N. Hook 179; S. Pennington 156; D. Harding 189-513; J. Conger 174; P. Ramey 174-509; R. Brummel 153; V. Green 170; C. Thayer 158; T. Redman 151; G. Kienutske 187; J. Rice 204-515. Tuesdav Mixed TVCCU 383-21 J; Plumb’s 38-22; Consumero Concrete 37-23; Hastings City Bank 37-23; Allstate 36-24; Viking 29-31; Yankee Zephyr 18.5-413; Bye 6-54. Men’s High Games & Series - P require a decrease in density. Bonuses can be allowed. A minimum lol size can also be defined. Minimum setbacks can limit the density. Unbuildablc land as defined by the ordi­ nance would not be included in total lot yield calculations. "Buildable" may pro­ hibit conditions such as wetlands or slopes, and allow a percentage of gross acreage. For instance 10 percent of wetlands could be included in the open space. The provision can allow agricultural uses, scenic aieas, natural features, trails, natural resources, woodlands and natural play areas. Voter referendum petitions in townships would now require 15 percent of the votes cast in the township for the governor in the last gubernatorial election, where it used to be 10 percent. Counties require 15 percent and have not changed. OUR-Land stands for Our Ultimate Re­ source-Land. It is a committee of volunteer members organized in partnership with the Barry Soil and Water Conservation Dis­ trict. The group works to bring current in­ formation pertaining to land use issues to citizens of Barry County, although no posi­ tions on any issue are adop«?d by the mem­ bership as a whole. An ongoing class at Kalamazoo Valley Community College for planning officials and citizens interested in planning issues primarily in Barry County is to start in the Scobey 225; G. Heard 246-584; M. Yost 196-530; L. Burch 198; R. O’Keefe 244­ 653. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 218-582; J. Clements 194-525; C. O’Keefe 204. Monday Mixers Dewey’s Auto Body 81; Tracy’s Day Care 73.5; Freeport Body Shop 72; Rowdie Girls 71.5; B & R Testing 67.5; Ball Busters 62; Hastings Bowl 57; Gutter Gals 53.5; Girrbach’s 52. High Games & Series - V. Carr 217­ 487; D. Kelley 183-508; T. Smith 148-346; L. Rorye 149-413; K. Blough 160-408; J. Allen 141-360. T. Waller 136; S. Smith 174- 448; C. Hurless 123-336; S. Girrbach 182-490; G. Cochran 160-436; L. Perry 192-480; C. Beckwith 165-421; D. Larsen 175- 5Q3; R Shapley 212-510. IrtJJeek’.yiigte - M. Vews#(W4fc K Klinkhammer 05379; T. Ualeski 19*; R. Hawkins 145-411; B Anders 183; N. Hook 172-462; A. Larsen 205-565; B. Moore 152; J. Stump 143; R. Hoffman 137. SAXON BASEBALL, cont. from page 11 but Lakewood put up three runs in the bot­ tom of the fifth. Jake Tuthill’s RBI single in the sixth brought in Jordan Danks, but the Saxons couldn't tic it up. The Saxons also got hits from Caleb Case, Drew Bowman. Joey Aspinall and Scott Larsen. Hastings came back to beat Delton 16-7 in the consolation game. Justin Pratt pitched a complete game with five strike­ outs, seven hits and three walks. Hits came from Bowman (two singles, triple), Larsen (two singles, double), Adam Case (four singles, double). Pratt (single, triple). Aspinall, Luke Olmstead, and Caleb Case (two doubles). Frosh Report The Hastings freshman baseball team improved its record to 3-3 with a double­ header sweep of Sparta on April 11. The freshmen won the first game 4-3 in exciting fashion, scoring the winning run in their final at-bat. Brandon Johnson led off the final inning with a single, stole second and third, and then scored on a game-win­ ning hit by Mike Garrett. Kevin Davis pitched a complex game to earn the vic­ tory, allowing just four hits while striking out five. Andy Griggs, Andy Kelly and Scott Allerding also collected hits for the Saxons. In the second game, the Saxons fell be­ hind early but battled back and hung on for another 4-3 win. David Smith and Tyler Jiles combined on the pitching duties, Brandon Johnson and Scott Allerding both tripled, and Tyler Heath, Mike Garrett and Jiles also had hits in the game. On Monday, the Saxon frosh lost a pair of games to Lakewood by scores of 10-7 and 5-2. Andy Griggs and David Smith each collected a pair of hits for the Saxons in the first game. Smith also had three RBIs in the game. The second game featured a strong pitching performance by Lakewood pitcher Jessie Lydy as he one-hit the Sax­ ons for the victory. Chad Girrbach had the lone hit for the Saxons. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested individuals to serve on the Barry County Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the court­ house. and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29. 2002. fall. It will offer an education opportunity. History, geology, geography in Barry County will be included. "If you want to know about your county, it will be a great course to attend," said Chairman Don Drummond. The OUR-Land Committee will take a recess for a few months, at least over the summer. The county is shoving toward cre­ ating a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Several separate county-wide land and zon­ ing management issues are being addressed bj a variety of committees at this time, in­ cluding the M-37 Corridor Task Force, and informing the public about these various groups and their findings will be continued by those involved. Youth wrestling Delton freestyle wrestling placers from East Kentwood on April 13: Austen Storm 4th, Quinn DeBolt 4th, Ja­ son Broadhurst 4th, Billy Bourdo 4th, Christopher Newman 3rd, Mark Loveland 4th, Zacharcy Lcinaar 2nd. Patrick Fales 1st. The Delton Freestyle Wrestling Tourna­ ment is this weekend, Friday April 19 and Saturday April 20. Sports Shorts ...continued from previous page Stephen Toman of Nashville will be honored for 30 years of service as a high school sports official at the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s 23rd-annual Officials' Awards and Alumni Banquet on April 20 in Lansing. The barque: -:!• ac­ knowledge over 300 individuals with 20 or more years of service to the intcrscholastic sports community. and the rest of the Michigan team will play against teams from New York. Washington state and one or two New England states. Ruthruff and his family arc currently raising funds to help offset the costs of his trip. A bank account in Mark’s name has been established at the Thornapple Valley Credit Union, and persons interested in as­ sisting with this great opportunity should contact TVCU. Hastings grad and Hope College senior Matt Bradley has boosted his season rcvoto at No. 4 singles to 8-4 and his record at No. 2 doubles to 9-3 for the Flying Dutchmen tennis team. Adam Schantz, an Albion College freshman from Hastings, placed second in the 100 meter dash (11.70) for the Briton’s men’s track team in a 102-52 defeat of Hope on April 6. Schantz is joined on the Albion track team by football standout Erik Vernon of Middleville. Lakewood grad Jessie Possehn scored a run for the Albion College softball team in an 8-0 win over Olivet on April 13, a win that boosted the Briton’s record to 21-5 and 7-1 in the MIAA. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robbie Depalma and Alice Depalma (original mort­ gagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2001, and recorded on June 5, 2001 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated December 21. 2001, which was recorded on March 11.2002, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date fK-eof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT and 647'100 dollars ($78,668.64). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.-00 pm.. on May 16. 2002. Said prerr ises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Ten rods square off the Northeast comer of Northeast 1/4 of section 26, Town 1 North. Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200132722 Gators (5/2) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Twigg (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 1999, and re­ corded on June 15. 1999 in Document 1031220 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 61/100 dollars ($88,885.61). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of toem. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on May 23, 2002. SaJ premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 1176 and 1177 of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat there­ of. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in acco. dance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 11, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200216164 Hawks (5.^9) Kollin Vandersluis. grandson of Hast­ ings resident Kate Colvin, competed in the USA Hockey Tier II National Champion­ ship Tournament in Philadelphia. PA April 3-7. Kollin's team, the Colorado Springs, CO Avalanche PceWee AA team, placed third in the tournament. The Avalanche beat the Hollydell (NJ) Hurricanes, the Mercer (NJ) Chiefs, and the Farmington Hills (MI) Fire in the prelimi­ nary round. In the quarterfinals, the Ava­ lanche beat the Westminster (CA) Wave 6­ 2 to advance to a semifinal game with the Glen Ellyn (IL) Flames. In a close game, the Avalanche lost to the Flames 3-1. The South Florida Golden Wolves then beat Glen Ellyn to win the Tier 11 Champion­ ship. The Avalanche were 4-1 in the tourna­ ment, outscoring their opponents 20-10. Vandersluis, a forward, had two goals and two assists in the tournament. The team fin­ ished the season with a 61-9-4 record. MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Homer L. Schantz, a single man. to First National Bank of America, dated April 24. 2000 and recorded on Apnl 28. 2000 in Instrument • 1043702, Barry County records The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $151,721.11. The mortgage wdl be foreclosed by a sale of the property, at public auction to the highest bidcwr. on Thursday May 9. 2002 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at the main entrance to Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 12.75 per cent, foreclo­ sure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage bolder pays before the sale The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove Barry County Michigan and is desenbed m the mortgage as: All that part of the Vfest 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. lying South of H.ghway M-66 Except: a parcel of land In the Souttieast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at a point on the South right-of-way line of M-66 where said highway crosses the North and South 1/8 fane of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15. thence South 471 feet, thence West 540 feet, thence North 265 feet to the South right-of-way line of said highway, thence Northeasterly along M-66 right-of-way 630 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period win be one year from the date of sale Date: April 9. 2002 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 (5/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyte Lumbard (onginal mortgagors) to MG Investments. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 12. 1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One National Association, f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 11. 1999, which was recorded on October 12. 1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 01/100 dollars ($86,210.01), including interest at 15.350% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made end provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel *D’ of the Russell W. Harrison and Margaret A Harnson unrecorded Plat desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Lang Road, thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the Southline of said Section 36; thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated. Apnl 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200016840 Raptors (5/2) THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! 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Shown with their exhibits or other type of projects are (front, from left) Kristi Tolger, Mallori Spoelstra. Alexis Baker, Doug Ferrall, (back, from left) Abbey McKe­ ough. Alli Bryans. Shannon Dudley. Jenny Johnston, Sophie Stavale. Lora Wine- gar and Eric Gillespie. by Mary McDor.uugb Staff Writer Eric the rock met with a rather ignoble fate. According to Hastings eighth-grader Eric Gillespie, the rock was “washed down a mountain and crushed by a dump truck while it was helping to make a road on the side of the mountain.*’ By the time Eric the rock died, he had lived a couple thousand years. “He had quite a boring life,” Gillespie reported. “He usually just sat around and did nothing. Too bad he had no arms to play basketball.” Eric the rock, whose full name is “Eric Igneous,” may not have led an eventful life, but he did bring science to life for Gillespie. Gillespie and his fellow eighth-graders in teacher Teresa Heide’s class were chal­ lenged to create hands-on projects about rocks. “I warned them to manage their own learning,” Heide said of the rock project as­ signment. “I wanted them to show me what they know” in a way they were capable of doing, she said. Students were to design a rock display demonstrating their knowledge of rocks and the rock cycle, or give a performance that demonstrated their knowledge of rocks, or make a journal/log/scrapbook of the life of different rocks, showing how they fit into the rock cycle. Gillespie chose to create a journal, writ­ ing it as an autobiographical journey by Eric Igneous through his life. In “My Life as a Rock,” Eric Igneous is bom in 1987. “I flowed down a big river of scorching lava and became a rock,” Eric explained. Since then he has been sitting watching friends come and go. One of his friends is "sand man.” “I live right on top of him,” Eric re­ ported. “He is a sedimentary rock. Lucky for him he can be moved. I can’t. He can be moved by wind, rain and other types of physical changes. I’m kind of mad because I have to sit here and not be able to do any­ thing. He always tells me about places he’s been and things he’s seen, and be gets really annoying after awL’e." Another friend is Matt Metamorphic. “If he tells me too much about his life be starts crying, and it’a really annoying to hear a Pictured with their projects are (from left) Kaity Kendall. Andrea Philo. Krystal Pond. Brooklyn Pierce. Heather Torode, and Garret Walker. rock cry. He used to be a sandstone piece of rock. He was changed during a volcano and turned into a metamorphic rock. The heat and pressure from the volcano caused him to have a chemical reaction and changed him into a metamorphic rock called marble.” Matt “rolled down the mountain one day and he’s been sitting here ever since," Eric reported. According to his obituary, Eric Igneous died in 4014. Heide was “very pleased” with Gillespie’s creativity and the efforts of her other students, she said. Those who chose to make a display did everything from fash­ ion a model volcano to use Playdoh to demonstrate the various layers of the earth. One student filled a canning jar with differ­ ent types of food to show the various layers underneath the earth's crust. Those who created a videotape perform­ ance put on plays or simulated National Geographic documentaries. The students’ creativity impressed many, who had a chance to see the results dis­ played in an open hallway area of the Hast­ ings Middle School. Heide explained th .t students have dif­ ferent ways of learning and assimilating in­ formation, so rather than stick exclusively to a lecture style of teaching, she chose the hands-on project. She selected rocks as the subject because their study is part of the eighth grade science curriculum. Students were told their projects had to be “of sci­ ence fair quality.” Her students rose to their task, she said. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING Designing rock exhibits were (front, from left) Jessica Slater, Natalie Penning­ ton. Chelsea Standler, Aubri Brandt. Kati Dakin, Kelly Wilson, (back, from left) Jcsh Newell, Adam Sheldon, Kaylin Armstrong. Monica Treadwell, Emily Haney annd Joe Cary. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hal Council Chamber. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday, May 6. 2002. at 730 p.m. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to solicit comments and make a determination regarding re-zoning ol 4 parcels of land related to a request by Rene Swift tor a re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 1425 South Hanover Street, from R-2 (OneFamily) Residential District) to A-2 (Apartment District). (See map and legal betow) CITY OF HASTINGS, all of Lot 11 and the E 531 feet ol Lot 12. SupeMsor Glasgow’s First Addition Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan 49058 Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The Qty will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the Qty of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD caN relay services 1­ 800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clair F. Boyfan end Bemadine M. Boyfan, Husband and Wife, to Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan, Inc., mortgagee, dated September 28, 1997 and recorded September 30.1997 in Doc *1002191, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Ono Hundred Sixty and 81/100 DoSars ($62,160.81) including interest at the rate of 9.49% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of tie State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wifl bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on May 16.2002. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SIT­ UATE IN BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 88 DEGREES. 59 MINUTES. 33 SECONDS. EAST 865 88 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 382.84 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 33 SECONDS EAST 283.91 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST ONEQUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 315.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OR WAY UNE OF M-89. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF M-89 ON A CHORD BEARING NORTH 63 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 44 SEC­ ONDS. WEST 314 98 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 180.90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF TAKEN. DEEDED. OR USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOS­ ES. SUB'ECT TO RESTRICTION. EASE­ MENTS. AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: Apnl 11.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan. Inc. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 233.0009 (5/9) tgr $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING, WAXING, BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT, VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING, MOTOR CLEANING, COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL R0. 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF EM. BUSS __________ 616/945-5607 ________ Insurance Agency inc. Sign Up With The Team IJebGeurink panics. including Auto-Ownen Insurance Ccmpany. which lias Vickie truly earned the reputation as Tlx- 'No Problem" People * Ask us I afxxrt the many other advantages of doing business with an inde­ pendent insurance agency. ■■■ Auto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business Lynac Mathew* Life Health Financial Services lETtSST^ Cindy Buckland Mcfeu Slater Janie Slater Farm Business Trucking Communication With People Who Care Delton Office 623-5115 Toll Free 1-800-225-5590 Fax 625-8755 11760 Sprague/M-45 PO Box 100 • DPlton Ml 74e Peafile Hastings Office 948-3720 Toll Free 1-888.223-3S90 Fax 948.37411 511 VI State St P.O Box 245 • Hastings, mi �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18, 2002 - Page 15 == LEGAL NOTICES Several ladies from this area of the Lansing District. United Methodist xVomen. will attend a “spring renewal” at Wesleywoods camp near Dowling Friday evening and much of Saturday. Others from the Albion district will be attending. The Ionia County immunization clinic will be held at Central United Methodist Church Wednesday. April 24. from 9 until 11:30 a.m. The deadline for registrations for the spring breakfast at Fellowship Hall, spon­ sored by the UMW. is Monday. April 22. Call Ada Dennie at 374-7954 to register for this catered breakfast, which costs $6. The speaker will be David Wood of Hastings who was on a mission trip to New York City following the September disaster. He is assistant to the pastor of Hastings Baptist Church and former Barry County Sheriff. Speaking of churches, the church build­ ing at Carlton Center built by Seventh Day Adventists before 1900 now has a new very blue roof. Reports are that it is to house a worshipping community of Russian Orthodox Christians. The church has housed other groups since the demise of the Adventist congregation that joined the Hastings church. It also was used as a dance studio and for housing a family. The incom­ ing congregation draws people from a wide geographic area. Another church at Carlton Center was on Osborne Road near Carlton Center Road on the Morton Nichols farm. It was yoked at times with the Woodland M.E. church. Later it was moved to Charlton Park for use as a meeting place and for weddings. It no longer has any denominational ties. On Sunday, walkers from across the entire Lakewood school district will com­ bine their fund-raising efforts for the CROP Walk, which starts at Fellowship Hall. There will be a pep rally after registration, maps provided to show two routes, water stops along the way and refreshments at the close. Several churches are sponsoring walkers and the National Honor Society at school and Sunny Fresh Company on Bonanza Road. The proceeds go to combat world hunger by providing immediate food relief, seeds and hand tools for planting, blankets and more. Twenty-five percent of the gross income will be returned to this area for use by the Lakewood Community Council to combat hunger and provide for other dire needs in this community. There are new shirts this year for walkers to wear. The Village of Lake Odessa in recent months has been replacing sidewalks, which were broken and treacherous for pedestrians. The latest stretch is along Tupper Lake Road on both sides from Washington Boulevard to Sherman Street. The west end has never had a sidewalk on the north side. With the passing years, the growth of tree roots has caused much breakage of the concrete. The city fathers who planned how close the planted trees would be to the new walks in a young vil­ lage probably never realized how large some of those trees would become. When the first tree inventory was done by Edward Gross, who became the village forester, he found that the majority of trees were sugar maples. Since then a village nursery has begun and grows trees of several varieties to replace those which are removed. Arbor Day will be observed later in April by proclamation by the village president with appropriate ceremonies. The monthly dinner sponsored by the ambulance crew drew its usual large num­ ber of diners. Cars were parked on side roads, as well as along M-50 and in the parking lot of Cunningham’s Acre. The Ionia County Genealogical Society likely set a record last Saturday with an attendance of 48 at the monthly meeting. Reports were given by several historical and genealogy groups to which the farflung membership belongs. The spring newsletter arrived in the mail during the previous week with stories, reports and cal­ endar of coming events. The society now has a mailing permit to reduce postage costs since the newsletter has at least 12 pages. The reprinted Ionia 1881 history books are still selling regularly. Some plans have been made for the next book, which will be an index of the 1881 book. This will have thousands of names and will make searches easier. The greeters were Sue Carpenter of Comstock Park and Lois Curtiss. The refreshment hostesses were Jean Reeder Edgeriy of Charlotte and Bonnie Jackson. James Moses of Portland had been in correspondence with the War Graves Registration and had received a photo, which was presented to Bonnie Jackson. The photo is of the U.S. Military cemetery in Hawaii and has an added pic­ ture of the gravestone of Harold Jackson of Lake Odessa, who was an early casualty in World War II. He was a brother of Carl Jackson and thereby an uncle of Bonnie’s husband, Darryl. The family had presumed all these vears that he was buried in New Guinea, where he died. The speaker was Sharon Carlson, who works in the archives of Western Michigan University. She is not a genealogist, but has to delve into some of that in the course of her work. Her interest is largely in the his­ tory of historic houses. Some of the deposits in the archives came from the uni­ versity’s Waldo Library, but additions have come from many townships and counties in the 12-county region of southwest Michigan. Elizabeth Richard reported that her granddaughter now is a student at WMU and is working on a project showing sites and activities on the campus from three generations — Elizabeth who gradu­ ated in 1944 in a Home Economics curricu­ lum, her sun Gary of Ionia and now his daughter. There is to be a field trip Saturday, April 20, of members who will search in the archives. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday with nearly 30 present. The scheduled speaker did not arrive, due to misinformation on the date, so President John W«ite initiated an interesting feature, with each giving the origin of his/her name. Many names came from family members, but his first name came from an election. When Kennedy and Nixon were running for president his parents had agreed that the expected son would have as his first name that of the winner, so he is John and has his father’s name for a middle name. Janis Kenyon was named for a movie star. Laurine Henry’s names comes from a meld­ ing of her mother’s name Laura and that of a friend. Lynda Cobb was named so there was a letter Y in each of her names. Lynda Gayle Chorley. Her father’s name was Gaylord. Hostesses of the evening were Betty Carey and mother. Reine Peacock. The next major event for the society will be the hol­ lyhock sale on May 11. Also, there will be lilacs and Rose of Sharon bushes. Alethians met April 9 in the lounge of Central UMC. The Orville Deckers and Peg Faulkner were hosts. Twenty-nine attended. The speaker was Nancy Tuohy of Grand Rapids. She grew up in China, was educat­ ed in college, taught a Chinese language class to foreigners, many of whom were Americans doing business in China or Hong Kong. She eventually came to America and is now married to a Big Rapids man who was once her student. The Sunday G.R. Press had a story about education reporter Wendell Edwards leav­ ing for TV reporting in Houston. Those who attended the March meeting of LARSP had that bit of news when he spoke to them. In interviewing for his new assignment, the station manager could hardly believe that five days each week he made reports on education. Apparently education does not get the priority in news in Texas which it enjoys here. The Press also reported Saturday on the engagement of Melinda Ria of Newaygo to Chris Fisk of Cedar Springs. Siw is the daughter of Steven and Mary Runyan and the late Frederick Ritt. Melinda attended school here for nine years, but moved with her patents just before her senior year at Tri-County school. She will graduate in May from Mid-Michigan Community College. Virginia Crockford suffered a long fall down her basement stairway last Saturday. She was taken to Pennock Hospital by ambulance and then air-lifted to Grand Rapids. Her death then came on Monday morning. What was the answer to the obvious new construction of something tall on the sky­ line visible from M-50 near Lakewood Christian School? A short drive down Eaton Highway to the east brought the answer. Even before reaching that point, alongside the gravel road adjacent to the CSX tracks was evidence of a new siding going in. A professional sign announces that this is a project of Lamar Construction Company. (Already finished is what appears to be an office building. The sign also announced that this is the future site of Caledonia Fanners Elevator.) A long pole building appears to be fin­ ished. It has three overhead doors which occupy less than half the length of the building. Five cylindrical silos arc already built. The »all structure showing a lot of new wood looms over the whole scene. This must be the ultra-modem facility for handling grain. It appears to be about three stories high. This new project is located in Woodland Township on Section 2. across the road from Ionia County and Odessa Township. Chris Clark or rural Sunfield, a Lakewood senior student, was recognized on Channel 8 twice last week for being cho­ sen one of eight “Connecting With Youth" recipients. He will receive a scholarship of $1,000 toward expenses at the U. of M. He has racked up many honors already in ath­ letics, academics, and was the High School Architect of the Year for Michigan. He is very active in Central UMC and plays on the summer church softball team. His par­ ents are Doug and Cindy Barrus. His pastor recognized him in church on Sunday morn­ ing for this and for his grand slam home run in Friday’s baseball game. Thelma Jackson will have her 90th birth­ day April 22. Olive Soules has her 85th. Sharon Carlson (left) holds a map of the Western Michigan University campus for Sue carpenter. STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 02-144-D0 Court Address 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Plaintiff Juanita Louise Kelley 5718 Long Lake (Winan s Drive) Dowling, Ml 49050 v Defendant Larry Milton Kelley 430 East Avenue Duncan. AZ 85534 TO: Larry Milton Kelley IT IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a judgment of divorce. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law m this court at the court address above on or before May 3. 2002. If you fail to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. A copy of this order shall be published once each week tn Hastings Banner for three consec­ utive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Larry Kelley at the last known address by registered mail, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication, and the affidavit of mailing shall be filed with this court. Date: 3/22/02 James H. Fisher. Judge (4/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Nancy Tuohy shows a map of China to the Alethians. She says the country has the shape of a rooster. Pursuit nets drug, fleeing-eluding arrest MIDDLEVILLE — A foot pursuit which involved three officers from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and three Michigan State Polia troopers led to the arrest of a 21-year-old Grand Rapids man April 12 on charges including violation of the controlled substance act and fleeing and eluding. Deputies Marti Horrmann and Angela Solomon had stopped the man’s car in the 200 block of West Main Street at 8:29 p.m. The man fled south on Main Street while carrying a black bag and wearing dark clothing. The man was wanted by Kent County authorities on the drug charge when the traffic stop occurred, according to a pre­ liminary report. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexander (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Leans, Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999 and recorded on .’oril 27, 1999 in Document • 1028695 .a Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor ge there is claimed to be due at the date here* the sum of NINETY-NINE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 50/100 dollars (S99.962.50). inducing interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premisos, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 30. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred in this Commitment, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Rutland. State of Michigan, is described as follows: LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION: THENCE WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 394 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 200.00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 228.41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORN APPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 10.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ LY. ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THOR­ NAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 230.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE. 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST. 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250 00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 18. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mi-stangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200017320 Mustangs-A (5/16) ' Independent Contractor I/q Remodeling - Decks - Roofs - Drywall - Painting - Electrical - Plumbing - Repairs - Insulation Licensed & Phone: 616-945-0916 insured _________ E-mail: connorrs@msn.com Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortga made by Eric A Reck (original mortgagors) to Amenfcrst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 1999. and recorded on March 4. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Homeside Lending inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated February 26. 1999. which was recorded on April 22. 1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE AND 22/100 dollars ($90.48922). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tfie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on May 9. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Michigan, and are described as: Guarantee No. M70 000 1581 Commitment No. BR259951. fhe land referred to in this Guarantee/Commitment, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Barry. State of Michigan, is described as Wtows: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. LYING WESTERLY OF THE CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PARCEL AS RECORDS IN OBER . DEEDS PAGE 449 AS RECORDED IN BARRY COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS AND LYING EASTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF HIGH­ WAY (BROOKLODGE ROAD). RESERVING THE WESTERLY 33 FEET FOR ROAD HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES. PARCEL 2: ALSO THE NORTH 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A PARCEL SOLD TO CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY AND RECORDED IN LIBER 307 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 449 AND DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND 311 FEET WIDE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. AND DESCRIBED AS FOL­ LOWS: TO FIND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. RUN THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MIN­ UTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 871 05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIP­ TION. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.64 FEET. THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SECOND WEST 1345.05 FEET TO THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 317.63 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 15 SEC­ ONDS EAST 1345 01 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALL IN SECTION 27, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1348CL 800.3241a, in which case the redemption peiiod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 . Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200213360 VA Number 29-29-6-0632709 Jaguars (4/18) CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS REQUEST FOR BIDS WATERMAIN AND APPURTENANCES 2Q02-2003 Road Salt Provision The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is soliciting bids for the provision of watermain, fitt ngs and Connor Constrit State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2002-23395-DE Estate of Philip J. McKiernan. Jr., deceased Date of birth: 07/10/1943. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Philip j. McKiernan Jr., who kved at 12634 Park Drive. Wayland. Michigan died 03/06/2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that a* claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard L. Root, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W Court St.. Ste. 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publications of this notice 04/10/2002 C. Joseph Barone (P57033) 607 South Mam Street Plymouth. Ml 48170 (734)414-0358 Richard L. Root 2160 Countrywood SE Kentwood. Ml 49508 (616) 455-1989 (4718) The C8y of Hastings. Michigan, is soliciting bids for related appurtenances. Bid specifications and submittal forms are available at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Ml provision of road salt for fiscal year 2002-2003. The City of Hastings estimates that it will purchase 1200 tons of 49058 The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it deems to be in its best interest, price and otter factors considered. Seated bids are due at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address no later than May 16. 2002. at 2:00 p.m., at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the bid submittal package: the road salt to the City of Hastings DPS garage. 301 East Court Street. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and Io award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors consid­ ered. Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside - Road Salt Bid. Bids shall be received at the Office of tho City SEALED BID-2002 WATERMAIN AND APPURTENANCES. road salt during this period. Bids shall include delivery of Cterk/Treasur?'. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. May 2. 2002, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18. 2002 COURT N6UUS: A Middleville woman who pleaded guilty to entering into the homes of two ac­ quaintances who trusted her. stealing Christmas presents and personal checks and then cashing those checks around west Michigan last December was ordered to serve a minimum of four years in prison Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Lisa Hovinga. 32. of Middleville, took a minor aged boy with her during one of the home invasions. She was accused by Judge James Fisher of “corrupting children" and of being “the Grinch that stole Christmas” by Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz at her original sentencing date March 20 when she was given until April 11 to come up with more than $7,000 restitution. "She doesn't have the funds to pay the restitution, she and her husband have joint assets." said defense Attorney David Koons. But after one of the victims told the court March 20: “She stole this stuff from me in one day. why should 1 have to wait five years to get it back?" the judge delayed Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! National Ads Happy Ad Wanted HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY Andrew Banning Love, Grandma WANTED: tandam style bi­ cycle or frame. Please call (616)623-5537 Recitation 2000 ir STRATOS Extreme, 200hp Evinrude, custom trailer, fully rigged, must sell, $19,000 obo. (517)294­ 0459 Miscellaneous FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. Laggis' Fish Farm, 08988 35<h St., Gobles, Ml. 49055. (610)628-2056 days or (616)624-6215 evenings. Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 19th, 8am-4pm. 601 E. Hubble, Hastings. Cherry Dining Table, weight bench & lots of misc. / <»r Sult AMISH KING LOG bed w/mattress (bought, never used). Cost $1,200, sell $185/best. (517)626-7089 CEDAR LOG BED: Queen w/mattress set (never used), plush firm! Cost $900, sell $185/best. (517)626-7089 National .LA EXPRESS VAN/DEUVERY: to $800/Wk. ♦ full benefits! Two weeks paid training! Males/females!! Many need­ ed!! (517)886-5445 TDC HOSPITAL CLERICAL to $14/Hr. + benefits! General office duties. Training! Friendly office! (517)886­ 5445 TDC________________ LIGHT PACKAGING/ASSEMBLY: to $1025/Hr. ♦ great benefits! Growing ma­ jor foods/snacks company! Training many now. (517)886-5445 TDC________ ROADWORK/LABOR: to $20/Hr. Great Summer job or all year round. Start now! (517)886-5445 TDC In Memorial!! ONE YEAR AGO on April 21st, 2001, a very tragic incident happened to me. An incident that changed my life and made me see, see how important friends and family can really be. Cynthia Diane Royal went to be with the Lord a year ago. We tried to help her in every way and we showed her now much that we loved her so. She lived a very’ unhappy life with many different problems along the way but she got to the point she didn't want to live another day. She was tired of fighting and tired of hurting, one day she didn't awake. This was the begin­ ning of an extreme heart­ ache. As close as we got in the one year she lived with us, I felt so far away. 1 can't stop thinking about that one horrible day. The day I found her so still and cold, it was a feeling 1 could not withhold. She was closer to me than just an Aunt. There are things I can explain easi­ ly, this 1 still can't. 1 just want her to know that we all love her, miss her and still think of her each day that goes by April 21st will be the day I break our tie. The tie that held me to her in hope that she'd return and continue to let all the good memories still bum In loving memory of: Cynthia Diane Royal From: Sarah, her family, and friends. CABLE INSTALLERS & HELPERS: to $1,000/Wk. Many training now! Some work own hours. (517)886­ 5445 TDC Wanted NEED THAT SPECIAL someone to clean fit mainte­ nance your lawn, do land­ scaping, someone dependa­ ble & honest to do those odds & ends around your home or business? Call (616)945-4505 after 6pm & ask for Don. hi wn A Garden LAWNCARE: LOCAL land­ scaping company is now seeking new lawncare ac­ counts for the 2002 season. Call LEAPING LIZARDS at (616)948-8985 or email mwallerdvoyager.net for your free estimate. Real Estate BY OWNER: price reduced $4,000. 2+ acres, 4 bedroom, 30x48 pole bam, large gar­ den and lawn area, lots of trees. Very nice home, $123,900. (517)852-9437 GAYLORD AREA: L85 beautifully wooded acres, short drive to state land, Jor­ dan River and state snow­ mobile trails. Includes drive­ way, cleared sit, electric. $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land contract. www.northemlandco.com for survey and photos of Keystone Northern Land Company, 800-968-3118. {tilt until ire 1985 CHEVY S-10 Blazer, 4x4, new gas tank, shocks, runs good, $1,400 OBO. Must sell. (616)945-9712 1995 DODGE INTREPID: 4 door, 80,000 miles, must sell, $4,500 obo. (517)294-0459 1995 GMC SUBURBAN: 4WD, 350 engine. Leather seats, 93,000 miles, $12,500. (616)948-2348_____________ '96 DODGE RAM 4x4 pick­ up Laramie SLT, fiberglass cap, 60K miles. Excellent shape, must sell, $11,000. (616)948-4328 after 6pm. FOR SALE: 460 big block, disassembled $200. (616)948­ 4328 after 6pm. Help Wanted NURSING STAFF WANT­ ED: Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village, Hastings newest retirement communi­ ty is seeking a full-time RN or experienced LPN to pro­ vide clinical support. Pri­ marily a M-F days position, however, may require some “on-call" duties. Perfect for the nurse who is looking to make a change to a low stress environment. Interest­ ed parties may send resumes to: Woodlawn Meadows, 1821 N. East Ave. Hastings, Ml. 49058 Attn: Jackie LaFe­ ver, Administrator. PINKERTON SECURITY: full time Security Officer needed immediately- for work on 3rd shift in Middle­ ville. Must be willing to work weekends and holi­ days. Starting wage of $7.00/hour, uniforms are provided and training is paid, discounts available on GM vehicle purchases. Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, and no felony or misdemeanor convictions. Must apply in person: Pinkerton Security, 1695 Service Road NE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503, (616)456-5464. AA EOE M/F/D/V_______________ SPECIALITY ROOFING/ SIDING company accepting applications, 9:00-1200 & l:00-3:00pm daily. Must be able to work year around and travel out of town occa­ sionally with crew, S8/hour to start, paid holidays and vacation. (616)945-4892. For Rent CLEAN 2 BEDROOM DU­ PLEX in Hastings, 2 story with basement & garage, de­ posit, references required, $550. No pets, (616)948-9173 for application. liusiness Services DELTON DECORATING: INTERIOR and exterior painting and staining. Dry­ wall repair, pressure wash­ ing, aluminum siding, refin­ ishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)623­ 6686. KINTREE PUBLICA­ TIONS: finished w’ith your family tree research? Want a booklet to give to your rela­ tives? 945-9712 ask for Mary. NEED THAT SPECIAL someone to clean & mainte­ nance your lawn, do land­ scaping, someone dependa­ ble & honest to do those odds & ends around your home or business? Call (616)945-4505 after 6pm & ask for Don.______________ PROFESSIONAL CLEAN­ ING SERVICES Reasonable rates on residential or office cleaning. Your supplies or mine. (616)948-9437. Leave a message. ( urd of Thank \ I WISH TO THANK Larry J. Henley and his wife, Marianne for their contribu­ tion to all the publicity con­ cerning the Upjohn Project at Charlton Park. Mr. Hen­ ley, variously referred to as the "complaining, disgrun­ tled and former employee," or the "author" certainly should be given credit for drawing the public's atten­ tion to this important proj­ ect. Readers are invited to at­ tend the Grand Opening of the Upjohn House and Visi­ tor's Center, slated for Sep­ tember, 2002, to relieve any doubts as to the qualifica­ tions of the "unqualified" fa­ ther of the director's ex-girl­ friend. 1 and the sub-contrac­ tors and material suppliers (all from the Barry County area) are very proud of the work and have no doubts that the quality of workman­ ship on this project will speak for itself. Doug Foreman, Rivereate Family Camp­ ground, a.k.a. "The Father" Mobile Homes 2002 SPRING PREVIEW! Now taking orders. Pick your own colors. Shop now & save thousands! 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Hovinga stole from one woman while she was house-sitting for the victim. She had been the previous baby-sitter for the other victim. For the October incident in Yankee Springs Township. Hovinga is charged with and pleaded guilty to second degree home invasion and uttering and publishing. For the December break-in, also in Yan­ kee Springs Township, Hovinga is charged with and pleaded guilty to second degree home invasion and inducing a minor to commit a felony. “My client and her husband were unable to borrow any more money,” said Koons on Thursday. “My client has had health care problems, she bi-polar, she’s have severe depression and the medication she’s been taking is helping to alleviate some of her symptoms.” He added that she's been a good mother and a good spouse. “The best apology would be to pay back what she stole from them.” said Fisher in response to Hovinga’s apology to the vic­ tims. Hovinga told the court she is unable to find a job and that she and her husband owe $86,000 on their $100,000 home, which they recently re-financed. One of the victims, however, told the court that the Hovingas purchased another car since the March 20 original sentence date. “This is nothing new to her,” said the woman. “She’s gotten away with it before. I just feel one more time, she’s going to pull this off.” The woman went on to explain that after more than 40 years of good credit, the rat­ ing she and her husband have built has been destroyed. “If I send her to prison, the condition of parole is that she pay restitution,” said Fisher. “I can’t think of a good reason to depart from the guidelines.” Because Fisher exceeded the terms of the plea agreement, Hovinga was given an op­ portunity to change her plea from guilty to not guilty. Hovinga chose not to withdraw her guilty plea and was led off to prison. Police Beat Wyoming man charged in traffic death THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A Wyoming man has been charged with causing the death of 66-year-old Middleville man Dean Stuart and serious injuries to his wife, Carol Stuart, by running a stop sign March 30 while driving with a .25 percent bodily alcohol content. 7 Dennie Kleine. 29, was arraigned in Barry County District Court Monday on felony charges of drunk driving causing death, serious injury and second offense drunk driv­ ing. Kleine was driving west on Green Lake Road when he approached the four-way stop at Cherry Valley Road where the Stuarts had stopped. Kleine then allegedly ran the stop sign and “t-boned” the Stuart’s Park Avenue on the driver’s side where Dean Stuart was sitting. Only the driver’s side airbag deployed, police said, and all occupants were wear­ ing seat belts. Carol Stuart’s jaw was broken in five places, said police, while her husband died early the next morning of multiple blunt force injury to the abdomen after being airlifted from Pennock Hospital to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. “Witnesses put Kleine’s vehicle at about 50 mph," said police. Kleine allegedly told police he had purchased a six pack of beer prior, but it is not known how much he had consumed before the crash. “I don’t think he knew where he was when the accident happened,” said Trooper Dan Cook. “He said he was on his way home but he was going the wrong direction. I think he was trying to get to (U.S.) 131." Cook also said there is evidence that the Stuart had properly stopped at the four-way intersection before proceeding into the path of Kleine vehicle. Chase leads to drug, weapons arrest COATS GROVE — A motorcyclist traveling at 110 mph on Coats Grove Road near Durkee Road Saturday led Michigan State Police troopers right to his home where they later found more than one pound of marijuana, cash, scales and a loaded, unregistered handgun. The 44-ycar-old man now faces charges including delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana, possession of an unregistered handgun and fleeing and eluding police. Police first clocked the motorcycle at about 8 p.m. as it met the patrol car traveling in the opposite direction. Officers pursued the bike on Coats Grove Road to Martin Road where the rider made a “U” turn and traveled west before turning south onto Durkee Road where he entered the parking lot of Woodgrove Christian Parish church. The man then returned to Coats Grove Road, drove east to his house, dropped the bike and ran to the south side of the home, leading police in a brief foot pursuit. Trooper Brad Martin reported the man entered the home, left his helmet and emerged with a telephone. He told police he was calling someone to bail him out of jail, officers reported. Police said they entered the house with the man as he retrieved his driver’s license and allegedly spotted marijuana and paraphernalia in plain view. They also reported smelling a strong odor of marijuana, officers said. While the man was being lodged at ’he Barry County Jail for fleeing and eluding, speeding and riding without a motorcycle endorsement, they obtained a search warrant which was executed later that night. “He had marijuana packaged in baggies and containers," said police. In other court business Thursday: • Eric Manley, 20, of Connersville, was sentenced to serve one to five years in prison on his conviction of violating proba­ tion and a previous conviction of stealing a car. Manley has a pregnant, juvenile girl­ friend and there’s a question about whether he helped her leave the juvenile detention center in Indiana to come to Michigan, it was revealed in court. “He denied helping her leave the facil­ ity,” said attorney Ellie Herrick. Manley said he knows where he went wrong, by hanging around with the wrong crowd and smoking marijuana. “You haven’t showed up for anything, you don’t participate in anything,” said Fisher. “It’s just not working out (proba­ tion.) I think jail is a waste of time. I can’t have you on probation. I have limited re­ sources and I can’t waste those resources on people who wont’ take advantage of it. I’m sorry you didn’t learn that lesson the first time around." • Jerry Allerding Jr., address unknown, was sentenced to serve one year in jail with credit for 92 days served on his conviction of breaking and entering a building with in­ tent to commit a larceny. He also was ordered to serve three years on probation and to pay restitution to be de­ termined at a later date. Allerding originally was charged with first degree home invasion, however, for al­ legedly breaking into an occupied home in the 2000 block of South Charlton Park Road June 24 and with three counts of ille­ gal use of a financial transaction device. “The victims could be here today," said Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins, “though I do believe the fact remains that now they have fear of other people and of invasion of privacy. Their lives have to be totally readjusted." Hawkins said the victims’ granddaughter refuses to visit since the incident “because she’s terrified” someone is going to break in. “I believe Mr. Allerding’s crimes affect more than just himself,” said Hawkins. “The invasion of people’s privacy and their living space will not be tolerated." Allerding allegedly was free on bond from an Isabella County court when the in­ cident occurred and is currently serving six months in a Gratiot County jail for yet an­ other, unrelated offense. “Though he’s got 11 misdemeanor of­ fenses, it wasn't until this last year that he’s gone down the path of serious crimes re­ lated to his drug use,” said attorney Tho­ mas Dutcher. “He’s really sorry for the im­ pact on the victims." • Nathan Christie, 26. of Hastings, was sentenced to serve six months in jail with credit for 60 days served, plus a $500 fine and $1,000 in court costs, as well as to spend time in an inpatient drug treatment facility on his conviction of possession of See COURT NEWS, page 17 Man held for 3rd offense drunk driving YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man stopped by police for allegedly weaving in his lane while driving late on March 29 on Briggs Road was arrested for third offense drunk driving. The man, who had not been arraigned has of press time Wednesday, registered a .12 percent bodily alcohol content after he was stopped “for his inability to drive safely,” according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Stolen vehicle found crashed in county CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A black, 1993 Ford Probe reported stolen in Brighton was recovered by local authorities April 13 when it was found crashed into an embank­ ment at the intersection of Center and Barger roads at 2:20 a.m. The vehicle apparently had been traveling north on Barger when the unknown driver failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection, crossed the roadway and struck the em­ bankment on the north side of Center Road. The registration and insurance information had been removed from the glove box, which was found open and the license plate and stereo face plate also were gone, ac­ cording to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. No keys were found in the unlocked vehicle and no evidence of theft could be found on the vehicle, deputies reported, though further investigation revealed the car was re­ ported stolen. Accident leads to drunk driving charge ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 44-year-old Shelbyville man who crashed his pickup truck into a parked boat March 31 on Joy Road was charged with third offense drunk driving. Mark Scott Moore allegedly told police he drank six beers before the 1134 p.m. inci­ dent in which he was attempting to park “and/or” leave the parking lot when he lost control of his vehicle and struck the rear of a boat in storage. Moore allegedly registered a .20 bodily alcohol content, twice the legal limit, accord­ ing to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Thief leaves snowblower in exchange HASTINGS - An unknown subject who allegedly broke into an East Stale Street stor­ age unit for the second time this month this time left a snowblower apparently in ex­ change for the television set, leather goods and a small stand he or she took. Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said the perpetrator only cut the lock the first time the unit was entered but nothing was found missing. “On April 9, the owner went to it and found the padlock was missing again,” said Leedy. “He initially didn’t realize anything was missing, but whomever broke into it left a snowblower. He asked around and no one in the family and left it there, either.” Police have seized the snowblower and are trying to locate the owner, said Leedy. "It’s rare you have someone break in but before they take things, they find something to leave in exchange," said Leedy. Traffic stop leads to drug related arrest ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A man stopped by Michigan State Police for speeding was arrested for possession of marijuana after a baggie was found under the driver’s scat during a consent search of the vehicle April 9 on Marsh Road near Wild­ wood. Trooper Sandra Larsen reported smelling the strong odor of marijuana when she ap­ proached the vehicle at 4:28 p.m. Also found was a marijuana cigarette in the car’s ashtray. A total of 1.29 grams of the green, leafy substance field tested positive for marijuana, Larsen reported. SWET conducts drug search In Nashville NASHVILLE — An investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team in the 100 block of Fuller Street April 11 was conducted, though no information is available about whether drugs were located during the 9:47 p.m. search. Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes reportedly assisted in the investigation, along with and other officer and the Nashville Fire Department. A SWET detective did not return a phone call about the incident before press time Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 18, 2002 - Page 17 Baby-sitter’s Internet date causes felony charge by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer When a 21-year-old Bellevue woman in­ vited a man she met on the Internet earlier in the day to meet her at the Maple Grove Township home where she was babysitting April 4, the frightened children conspired to interrupt the couple each time they at­ tempted to be alone. “She told us *a man who is a Christian is coming over,’* one of the children told po­ lice. “Wc were all excited to meet him. But when he got here and we looked at him, it freaked me out. We decided not to leave them alone, so wc kept spying on them and disturbing them.” The oldest child, 14, told police that she and her two younger siblings, 11 and 10, were frightened by the man’s appearance. Worried about what the children would think of her and the possibility of losing her job for being sexual with the man, the baby-sitter called the police and claimed he had fondled her against her will. But after being confronted with the fact that the man she accused could be con­ victed of a felony and that he could be listed on the sex offender registry for 25 years, the baby-sitter tearfully confessed tn “making up a lot of the story,” according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment. Now, she faces one felony count of filing a false police report. Deputy Dar Leaf reported that he had been told to respond to a criminal sexual conduct complaint and to look for the sus­ pect driving a newer model, biack four door vehicle at about 1 a.m. April 4. “I saw it northbound on M-37 and stopped it near Maple Grove Road," he re­ ported. The Grand Rapids man told Leaf that he met the woman in an Internet chat room be tween 3 and 4 p.m. April 3 and that after talking for about 15 minutes, she gave him her phone number. “He said he got out of work at 5 p.m., went home and called her at about 5:30 p.m. and talked for 15 minutes," Leaf re­ ported. “He called her again at 8:30 p.m. and she invited him to come to where she was baby-sitting.” When he arrived, he told police they walked around for a while holding hands inside the house he became annoyed be­ cause the children were “always interrupt­ ing.” The babysitter asked the children several times to leave them alone for 10 to 15 min­ utes.. he told police, “so they could talk." Inside the bathroom together, the couple started "making out” and that when they got out of the room, they made plans to continue in the back seat of his car, police reported. After following him outside, the woman told the children in the house to start get­ ting ready for bed. went back inside, then returned to the car where they “made out” again. “All night long, the kids wouldn’t leave them alone and it was her idea to go out and act like he was backing the car out of the driveway and to stop and shut out the lights,” police reported. The children told police they became frightened when they saw the incident be­ cause they feared the man was planning to return to the house to break in. The baby-sitter, who had not yet been ar­ raigned, told police at first that she had per­ mission from the children’?’ mother to give information to the man about where they live and that she had told him he could only stay one-half hour. According to the woman’s initial state­ ment. he fondled her without her permis­ sion inside the bathroom where they had gone to talk and then convinced her to get into the back scat of his car where she said he again forced himself on top of her, caus­ ing her to push and slap the man. According to th'- children, however, the couple cuddled under a blanket on the couch before going into the bathroom and turning off the light. The children’s' mother said the babysit­ ter had worked for her for two weeks and that she did not have permission to invite the stranger into her home. Missing kids found safe after village-wide search by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Two Middleville boys feared abducted by a stranger were found safe Tuesday night when they walked unharmed into the park where they were last seen five hours earlier. The two boys, both 9. told police and their parents that they had been hiding at the Thomapple Fire Department building because they were afraid they would be grounded for being out past sunset and that they had not been approached by any strangers. “We were about to issue an ‘Amber Alert,’ but the kids were found while wc were filling out the paperwork,” said Trooper Sandra Larsen, speaking on behalf of troopers Phil McNabnay and Mike Be­ hrendt, who investigated the incident. An Amber Alert, said Larsen, is a method for notifying al) media statewide that a child is missing and believed to be in danger. COURT NEWS continued... methamphetamine, second offense, double penalty. “I don’t believe this individual would normally be in a courtroom except he’s iddicted to methamphetamine which is on the rise,” said Haw Kins. “It’s a highly addictive drug and its going to take effort on his part to overcome the addiction to this awful drug, which is taking over our society.” Attorney Thomas Dutcher said Christie was arrested at convenience store Feb. 7 in Baltimore Township where he alarmed the clerks by talking about God and the Devil and murder. “To say he was acting and speaking in a bizarre manner would be an understate­ ment,” said Dutcher. “When he was picked up, he was high as a kite. After a week or so in jail, he was a different person.” Dutcher said Christie is more than happy to enroll and complete inpatient drug treat­ ment. “The entire experience was a living nightmare.” said Christie, who had prompted a number of calls to police on various occasions earlier this year when he appeared at public places high on meth. “I lost my 2-year-old son over it. I’m will to do anything that wifi help me succeed, to help me learn the skills to survive in soci­ ety without having to depend on addiction.” “You’ve said all the right things.” said Fisher. “Now, it’s time for you to act on it.” • Nicholas Bumford. 21, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail with credit for two days served. • Brothers Joshua and Rusty Hobbs en­ tered guilty pleas to third offense attempted retail fraud for allegedly taking two stolen MP3 (digital music) players to Wal-Mart knd attempting to exchange them for cash bn Sept. 2. | Both brothers have a long history of rekil fraud and larceny convictions and are let to be sentenced at a later date. Troopers were first called at 9:50 p.m. by the parents who said the last time the children were seen by another child was at 4:30 p.m. in the Fremont Street park. Behrendt searched the Hunter Apartment complex, the park and then focused his at­ tention on the southeast part of the village. “The parents said this had never hap­ pened before and they believe something happened to their children,” police re­ ported. The parents also told police that the boys play in the park regularly and always call if they‘fadingTo1 be late. Panic began when one of the mothers gave police information on a possible sus­ pect whom she described as a very odd looking man spotted watching the children play in the park. And, a sibling of one of the missing boys told police that her brother had previously been given a ride home by the man. Police then listed the children as missing and endangered with the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network and re­ quested that Trooper Lane Booms of the Wayland State Police Post respond with his tracking dog. Xi. Meanwhile, officers obtained photos of the boys and prepared to distribute them to the media. Let us quote your printing! WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. J-Ad Graphics Hastings •MS-9554 “While Trooper Behrendt was conduct­ ing a neighborhood canvas on Ellis Street," one of the dads “went to the park and started walking toward the fence." Because the tracking dog was en route and police did not want to interfere with the scent, the father was asked not to go into the park. “As Trooper Behrendt shined a light across (father) he noticed a bike ind (he) immediately got on the cell phone and told his wife wc had found the bike,” police re­ ported.,“^ehrendt began 1,0 shine the light around the park and noticed two children walking toward the bike. The boys matched the descriptions." The man shouted his son's name and both boys turned and look in his direction. “He then identified them,” said police. “The boys said they were at the fire depart­ ment for a long time during the night and were scared to go home because they knew the would be in trouble and possibly get grounded for not being home before dark.” The boys also said they had been on one of the walking trail which goes from Mid­ dleville to Crystal Flash on M-37, that they didn’t tell anyone where they were going and that no one had tried to pick them up. The boys denied ever having seen the suspect described by the family members. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 21, 4 - 6PM 42 TIMBERWOOD Directions: State Rd. east. Timberwood right to home. IM*. NEW PRICE. “Bye! Moving out of Staler Seller possibly assisting buyer’s with dosing costs. • Built in 2000 • 3 acres • Spectacular view • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Finished walkout basement • Pole bam • Cook's kitchen • Large bar • Many extras .................. $169,900. ___ YOUR HOST: GEORGE WILLIAMS GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastings (MamStrtet Bank Bum**) (616) 948-3770 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to Ml* lect a debt Any information obtained will will be used for this purpose MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mongage made by Henry M. Teunessen. an unmarned man to Hamilton Mortgage Company, a Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee dated January 18. 2001 and recorded on January 26 2001 in Document No. 1054288 and re-recorded in Document No 1057051 Barry County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage wa assigned to NovaStar Mortgage Inc by an assignment dated June 19 2001 and recorded July 12. 2001 in Document No: 1062926. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Three and 37/100 Dollars ($194,473.37). including interest at 11.990% per annum Under the power ci sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forecosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o clock p.m. on Thursday. May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. M.chigan. and are described as The South 387.5 feet of the North 775 feet of the West 505 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; together with a non-exclusive easement in common with others that is appur­ tenant thereto and is 66 feet wide for purposes of ingress and egress and public utilities, the cen­ terline of which is described as beginning ai a pomt on the South.line of said Section 30. distant East 412 feet from the South 1/4 post thereof, thence Northerly to a point on the South line of the above described parcel, which lies 389 5 feet East of the Southwest comer of said above described parcel; thence Northeasterly 220 feet to the point of ending on the East line of above desenbed parcel which lies 195 feet North of the Southeast corner thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of -exh sale Dated; Apnl 4. 2002 NovaStar Mortgage Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Deqmndre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 110 Our File No: 7048.1901 (5/9) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by STEVEN R. SAMMON and LORETTA VAGLICA. both single persons, of 7695 Coats Grove Road. Woodland. Ml 48897. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC. d/b/a/ THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee dated tfiel9th of August. 1996, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan. on the 29h day ol August. 1996 in Ltber 671. Page 76. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1996, Senes 1996-C, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Eight & 38/100 ($60,948.38), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.200% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: A'l that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Woodland. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 7 West for a place of begin­ ning, thence North 216 feet, thence West 472 feet, thence South 216 feet, thence East 472 feet to the place of beginning During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated: 4/18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK -P.C. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) fastings Citp Bank PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to providing outstanding customer sen ice. Wc are currently looking for a Part-time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department • Terry Bartell, 54. of Wayland, pleaded silty to violating his probation by conuning cocaine on or about March 6. । He is set to be sentenced on the convicpn May 16. LEGAL NOTICES Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F RAISE EXTRA CASH FASTI Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at... 945-9554 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham. AKA David G Wickham, and Jill Wickham. AKA Jill A Wickham H W and Mane Alta Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comenca Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1999 and recorded on May 22 . 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 34/100 dol­ lars ($164255.34). including interest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gage I premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on May 9. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as The West 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ot such sale. Dated March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CA'X: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200016620 (4/25) Hawks Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy Ann Archer (onginal mortgagors) to Advanta National Bank. Mortgagee, dated May 8. 1998. and recorded on May 18, 1998 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 26. 2001 in Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company Of California. N.A , As Custodian Or Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated July 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 27. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-SIX AND 16/100 dollars ($101,056.16). including interest at 9.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m. on May 2. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot No. 13 of Shore Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on page 1. Also Lot No. 32 of Shore Acres Plat Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded tn Uber 2 of Plats on Page 75. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in wh-ch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: March 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118329 Stallions (4/18) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MARK S. HILL, a single man. of 6930 Ackers Point Dr., Delton. Ml 49046. Michigan. Mortgagors, to ROCK FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated the 26th oI June. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 18th day of August, 1997 in Document No. 1000442. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1997. Senes 1997-C, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty & 11/100 ($59,480 11). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wiU be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed m said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.375% per annum and all legal costs, cha-ges. and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows Ail that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated m the Township of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and uesenbed as follows, to wit: Lots 18 and 19 of Ackers Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated: 4/18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) 1 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 18. 2002 PONTIAC IF WE DON’T HAVE IT, WE CAN GET ITT ■■Dreisbach Oldsmobile Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Clean"Sweep Tale! 02 PONTIAC AZTEK AWD 02 PONTIAC SUNRRE GT 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Call (616) 948-8000 Today • 02 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT enn »?063 •‘"‘354 “*“’307 ""*399 “"“345 ,u”317 “**'*283 ""*357 “*“*276 02 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE 02 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT WWBW. 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L'_.' _________________ —-____ New library site forum planned A public forum on the proposed new Hastings Public Library will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Hastings High Schoo! lecture hall. The purpose of the program will be to answer questions, accept new sug­ gestions and clear up confusion about the proposed site near the comer of Mill and Jefferson streets, about build­ ing plans and about the project’s budget. Moderator for the forum will be Duane Hildebrandt. Everyone is wel­ come to attend. U.S. Rep. Ehlers to visit Hastings Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers (R-Orand Rapids) will have his annual town meeting session in Hast­ ings from 10:30 to 1130 a.m. Satur­ day, April 27. al the fire bam, 110 E, Mill St. Ehlers has been holding the local sessions in the spring of each year since he was first elected late in 1993 to succeed the late Paul Henry. He is a Republican who last fall was elected to his fourth full term. He previously had served in the Michigan Senate. After rcapportionment from the 2000 census, Ehlers likely is to be Barry County’s only representative in Congress starting next January. The public is welcome to attend to ask questions or to hear the congress­ man talk about the key issues of the day. ANNER Thursday, April 25, 2002 Victim's parents want answers Two accused in Wayland teen’s drug death by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The parents of 15-year-old Chad Garrett want the man accused of giving their only child enough methadone pills to kill him Jan. 29 prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. They also want authorities to tell how ne obtained the prescription drug, which is de­ signed to treat heroine addiction. “It’s a controlled substance, it’s not something that can be manufactured out of a home,” said Lisa Garrett, whose son was found dead by his friends in the home of his accused killer, Robert “Bobby” Uebbing, 19, of Parker Drive, Gun Lake. “It has to come through a prescription. I defi­ nitely would like to know who is letting it get into the hands of a 15-year-old.” Uebbing was a Wayland Union High School senior when he allegedly gave Gar­ rett the drugs in exchange for money he owed to the victim. Lisa and Jeff Garrett were in Barry County District Court Wednesday when Judge Gary Hclrnan denied a motion to re­ duce Uebbing’s $100,000 bond until the May 17 preliminary examination can be held on charges of .felony murder while committing first degree child abuse. If con­ victed, he could face a maximum possible Chad Garrett penalty of life in prison. He is also charged with first degree child abuse for causing serious, pysical harm to Garrett, a 15-year fe!o«A.?r.tkwith delivery of a controlled .'ubstanw/ to a minor, a 14­ year felony. This yearly event will feature Jazz Combo 1, Jazz Combo 2, Jazz Band Day and Jazz Band Night in an eve­ ning of arrangements for small group and big band. During the performance, students will receive awards depicting honors garnered by the program over the course of the school year. Concertgo­ ers will be given an overview of hon­ ors as well a> be witness to end of year awards which will be given to each student. In addition scholarships for summer jazz camps will be awarded, and one senior will receive the prestig­ ious Jjauis Armstrong Jazz Award. In addition to the many awards, stu­ dents will showcase their talents in the area of jazz. An added treat will be when Hastings intern teacher Greg Wells appears as guest soloist with the band on trumpet, and fiugcl hom. The band also will premcire the Wel.s composition. “Hastings Hop.” It was not confirmed at the time of this publication, but there is a high probability that the HHS Steel Drum Band will also make an appearance at the concert. This is expected to be standing room only, so patrons are encouraged to be at the HHS Lecture Hall early Additional News Briefs on Page 2 Robert Uebbing Jessica Miller Because police suspect Uebbing hid the drugs before police arrived at his home the morning Garrett died, he is also charged with one couttt of tampering with evidence to be offered in a criminal case, and with maintaining a drug house, a two-year mis- demeanor. Uebbing’s fiancee, Jessica Ann Miller, 21, was charged with one count of distrib­ uting methadone to a minor, a 14-year fcl- See ACCUSED, page 19 Two Hastings-area sites named in dumping case by Elaine Gilbert HHS jazz bands to play April 29 The award-winning Hastings High School Jazz program will be show­ cased at 730 p.m. Monday, April 29, when students present the annual “Spring Jazz Night." PRICE 50- Africa comes to class Selected area students were able to learn about Africa and put their artistic abili­ ties to use during Young Artists' Days last week. Participants made African dolls, masks, and storyteller hats, and were introduced to some African animals by Pot­ ter Park Zoo staff. Here, zoo docent Barbara Wheeler shows students a dove. A hissing cockroach, pygmy hedgehog, and boa constrictor were some of the other animals that made an appearance. For more on Young Artists' Days, see inside. Assistant Editor Two Hastings Charter Township sites in Barry County are included in nine illegal dumping sites named in a Macomb County Circuit Court order assessing fines of more than $36 million. The order is against 16 out-of-town indi­ viduals and businesses for violating Michi­ gan’s environmental laws. The other sites are in Wayne and Oakland counties. Hastings area sites, included in the state’s illegal dumping cases, are on resi­ dential properties at 852 Charlton Park Road and 3502 East State Road, according to Genna Gent, a spokeswoman in Attorney General Jennifer Granholm’s office. “The private property owners have no li­ ability. They are certainly not al fault,” she said Tuesday. The owners of the local properties con­ tracted with one of the companies, who is a defendant in the state’s case, to install driveways, Gent said. “In both cases, the companies used roof­ ing material, that should have been dis­ posed of for the bed of the driveway. So. instead of laying down nice crushed con­ crete or fill, they were using roofing mate­ rials that should have been disposed of,” she said. “The companies who laid those drive­ ways are among the defendants in our case — the Stramaglia family. “The two cases in Barry County repre­ sent an extremely small, less than one per­ cent, portion of the total case,” Gent said. Of the sites in the Detroit area, she said, “we’re talking hundreds of acres of prop­ erty and buildings that were hundreds of thousands of square footage — factory-size buildings.” Even though the Barry sites are “very, very small," she said the message is still the same. “No matter where you pollute, you have to pay for it because it affects every­ one.” The Macomb County Court ruling in the illegal dumping case involves Phillip Stra­ maglia, several members of the Stramaglia family, Peter Adamo, Andamo Inc., and numerous corporations owned and operated by the Stramaglias, Granholm said in the press release. “The state alleged that the Stramaglias ilSee DUMPING, page 17 Street improvement proposals rejected by David T. Young Editor Three proposals for street improvements were stopped cold in three public hearings before the Hastings City Council. The reasons, very simply, were that the majority of people affected were opposed to the plans. One proposal was for paving and curb and gutter on South Jefferson Street, start­ ing at Nelson Street. The other two in­ volved construction of a water main and sewer improvements on East Marshall Street, in a request made by the Barry County Habitat for Humanity organization for a house it is constructing. Stephen Swift spearheaded the opposi­ tion to the proposed South Jefferson pro­ ject. saying the most recent cost figures he was given were a lot higher than estimates he originally had seen. City Manager Jeff Mansfield explained. “This street has some soil issues" and he acknowledged the final costs were “higher than what we anticipated... When you pave. you have to put in curb and gutter and storm sewer." The city’s policy is to pay for one-third of the costs while the residents in the area affected pay the remaining two-thirds, spread out over a long period of time. Swift, who said he is in the construction business, said a private contractor could do the work better and cheaper. “Don’t you think it could be done cheaper if you let it out (for bids) to other contractors?” he asked. “I think it should be bid out.” Mansfield said, “Our prices are very competitive with them (other contractors).” Swift retorted, “The work done so far on South Jefferson Street hasn’t been very good.” He was referring to a recent paving pro­ ject. which has resulted in the city attempt­ ing to have the work redone free by the contractor. “You tried to blame it on the other con- See PROJECTS, page 17 Hello Dolly! starts tonight Charlotte Mohler, the Dolly Levi of matchmaking renown, is celebrated by the waiters at Harmonia Gardens. The Thomapple Players' production at Central Auditorium is scheduled for tonight. Friday and Saturday. April 25. 26 and 27, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. i �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 25 2002 Barry County GOP Dinner is tonight News Briefs... dents will perform the comedy “Mac­ Beth Did It” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 2, 3 and 4 in the DK High School auditorium. Admission is $4. The play is about a community theater group staging a production of a Shakespeare play, but having a diffi­ cult time doing it with a “not-so-talented acting group,’ according to Di­ rector Janet Tower. The Barry County Republican Party will have its annual “Lincoln Day Din­ ner" Thursday evening, April 25, at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Social hour will begin al 5:30 p.m., giving guests time to meet Republican candidates running for local and state­ wide offices, many of whom arc ex­ pected to be attending the dinner. Betsy DeVos, active in Republican politics since 1976 and presently serv­ ing as chairwoman of the Great Lakes Education Project, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $25 per person, and may be purchased at King's Music Center and Reynolds Land Surveying al 505 W. Apple St. For more information about tickets, dinner or reservations, call 945-4945. March of Dimes walk is April 27 Two blood drives slated next week Area businesses and individual walkers will take part in the Barry County March of Dimes WalkAmerica Saturday, April 27. The five-milc walk starts at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, winds through the city, including the Thornapplc Riverwalk in Tydcn Park, and ends back at Fish Hatchery. The open­ ing ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m.; the walk begins at 9. This year’s theme is centered around “heroes” who are “walking to help to save America's tiniest babies.” The WalkAmerica raises money to support March of Dimes programs of community service, advocacy, re­ search and education. Anyone inter­ ested in participating in WalkAmerica who has not signed up can pick up a sponsor form from Kmart, Thornapplc Valley Credit Union, or WBCH Or cal! the March of Dimes at 1-800-968­ 3463. Two Red Cross blood drive are planned for next week, one in Thor­ napplc Township and the other at Ma­ ple Valley High School. The drive at the Thornapplc Town­ ship Hall. 200 E. Main St., in Mid­ dleville, is scheduled for noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. The drive is being sponsored by Thomapple Town­ ship Emergency Services. The drive at Maple Valley will take Delton students to do comedy "Helton Kellogg High School stu­ Lori Martin, research and outreach specialist from Michigan State Uni­ versity, will be a guest presenter at the Business to Business Tourism Expo planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. April 25, at the Barry Expo Center on M-37, midway between Hastings and Middleville. Martin's program will begin at 7 pin.. Her presentation will include an explanation of the Tourism Assistance program for Barry, Ionia and Mont­ calm counties, a discussion of the nvwly established Tri-County Conven­ tion & Visitors Bureau, and why this information is relevant to tourism businesses in Barry County. Martin holds a master of science degree in parks, recreation and tour­ ism from Michigan State University. She has been involved in the research for the M-66 (Barry. Ionia and Mont­ calm counties) Tourism Assistance program, as well as doing research for West Michigan Tourist Association and for Mackinac Stale Historic Parks. Besides Martin's program, the eve­ ning is designed to showcase all busi­ nesses related to tounsm and for busi­ nesses and the public to become more knowledgeable about tourism re­ sources in the county. Admission is free. More than 20 businesses are planning exhibits thus far. For more information, call the Barry' County Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. She graduated magna cum laude from Marygrove College in Detroit in 1969 and cum laude from the University of Detroit Law School in 1973. Alumni banquet tickets on salenow " Tietrts for the-HfcC^SrrJ'fest- ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale for $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria Satur­ day, June 1. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses in separately as­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Anni­ versary class receptions begin no later than 5 p.m. and often earlier. Please check with your classmates for your classes' exact schedule. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to par­ ticipate in the banquet or circulate be­ tween these specially assigned rooms and greet old friends. Punch will be served in the cafeteria at six followed by dinner at 6:30 sharp. Immediately following this year’s banquet there will be a dance and so­ cial hour sponsored by the Class of 1962. Everyone is invited. Music from the Big*Band era of the 1940s and ‘50s will be featured. Music will be provided by Joe LaJoye. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley s Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings, or by mail from Jane (Muttcn) Sinclair, 7252 S. M-37 High­ way, or Donna (Bachelder) Kinney, 415 North Taffcc Drive, Hastings. Ml 49058. 'Golden Deeds' nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the annual Book of Golden Deeds award and the deadline for nominations has been set for Monday. May 15. This is an exclusive Exzhange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens, according to Nancy Bradley, Exchange Cub Book of Golden Deeds Committee chairwoman. This year's recipient will receive the award at the annual Mayor Exchange luncheon with Allegan May 23. The award winner also will be the grand marshal at the Summerfest Parade Aug. 25. Most recent recipients of the honor have included Don Reid, Rus Sarver, Patty Engle. Dave Storms and Ardie Baum. To nominate someone for the award, pick up a form at the Hastings Public Library Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri­ days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Satur­ days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Completed forms should be re­ turned to the library by the deadline date. Maura Corrigan Justice Corrigan served as a law clerk to Judge John Gillis of the Michigan Court of Appeals. She worked as an assistant prose­ cuting attorney in Wayne county from 1974 to 1979. In 1979, she became Chief of Ap­ peals in the United Stales Attorney's Office in Detroit. in 1986. she was promoted to Chief As­ sistant United States Attorney, the first woman ever to hold that position. In 1989. Justice Corrigan became a part­ ner in the law firm of Plunkett and Cooney and in 1992. Gov. John Engler appointed her to the Michigan Court of Appeals. She was elected to successive terms in 1992 and 1994 and after she received the nomination of the judges of the Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court ap­ pointed her Chief Judge of that court in 1997. She served two years as chief judge be­ fore her election to the Supreme Court. Corrigan has participated in numerous community and professional activities. She served as the public member of the Michi­ gan Law Revision Commission from 1991 to 1998 and was a member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Cir­ cuit Attorney Advisory Committee and the local rules committee of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She served on the executive board of the Michigan Judges Association and the Judi­ cial Advisory Board of the Center for Law and Organizational Economics at the Uni­ versity of Kansas Law School. She is on the board of Boysville of Michigan and is a past president of the In­ corporated Society of Irish American Law­ yers and the Federal Bar Association, De­ troit chapter. Justice Corrigan has won several awards for her professional achievements, includ­ ing an honorary doctorate of laws from Northern Michigan University, the U.S. Department of Justice Director’s Award for Outstanding Performance as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and the Federal Bar Associa­ tion's Leonard Gilman Award to the Out­ standing Practitioner of Criminal Law. She has also published articles in various professional journals, including the Wayne Law Review and University of Toledo Law Review and taught as an adjunct professor at Wayne State University Law School. She is the widow of Wayne State Uni­ versity Distinguished Professor of Law, Jo­ seph D. Grano, and is the mother of Megan and Daniel. State planning, zoning changes will be costly for Barry County by Ruth Zachary Terry Geiger finally made it official Tuesday by formally announcing his candidacy for the 24th State Senate Business-Tourism Expo is tonight The Barry County Bar Association's an­ nual Law Day observance at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday. May 1. will feature Liberty Bell Award recipient Dave Wilcox, a Hast­ ings Public Schools retiree, and keynote speaker Maura Corrigan. Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. With the theme of “Celebrate Your Free­ dom: /Assuring Equal Justice for All," the 2002 Law Day observance at the Barry County Circuit Court “allows us to exam­ ine equality of justice through the perspec­ tives of both the legal profession and the public it serves," said Stephanie Fekkes of the Barry County Bar Association. “On the one hand, it includes efforts by the bench and bar to promote equality of justice and so encourages the participation of both law­ yers and the judiciary.” Law Day will feature mock trials at 8:30 a.m. featuring Central Elementary School students, at 9:30 a.m. featuring Northeast­ ern and Plcasantview Elementary School students, at 10:30 a.m. featuring Star Ele­ mentary School students, at 1:15 p.m. with St. Rose and Southeastern students in each of the three local courtrooms. At noon. District Judge Gary R. Holman will preside over the Liberty Bell Award Ceremony, with welcoming remarks by at­ torney Bob Byington of the selection com­ mittee. followed by more remarks by Judge Holman. Wilcox will accept the award at 12:20 p.m. for his service to the community, fol­ lowed by the introduction of Corrigan by Barry County Chief Trial Court Judge James H. Fisher. Corrigan was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1998 to an eight-ycar term. In January 2001, she was elected chief justice. place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Thursday. May 2, in the gym. It is be­ ing sponsored by the Leadership: Class. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood to handle the upcoming Memo­ rial Day holiday. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is* in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Geiger makes candidacy official ^fi^reported he has left his position tpiiSgfrttty director for strategic initialives with the Michigan Department of Community Health to focus efforts full time on “meeting with residents of the district and listening to their con­ cerns. *1 will spend the next several months continuing to travel around the district and talking to people about the issues they care about most, protection of the unborn, protection of our Sec­ ond Amendment rights, educational choice for our children and quality, affordablc health care." Before working with the DCH, Gei­ ger. who lives in Woodland Township, was a member of the State House for six years. He served as the chairman of the House Appropriations Commit­ tee. His chief opponent in the Aug. 6 Republican primary will be Patty Birkholz. who currently is Speaker Pro Tempore tn the Michigan House of Representatives. The new 24th Michigan Senate Dis­ trict includes ail of Allegan. Barry and Eaton counties. Chief justice to speak at Law Day ceremony . t Staf Writer The Barry County Planning Commission expects a larger than usual workload for the rest of the yeaabcc^usc of state guidelines changes for plaiminjl; and zomng in all units of Michigan government. The process also is likely to be expen­ sive, costing as much as $75,000 by the end of the year. The commission members last Thursday discussed how to deal with the changes. "We need to begin this process as soon as possible," said Planning Director Jim McManus. He said there were conflicts with the new guidelines in the way the cur­ rent zoning is processed Open space preservation will be allowed by right in any areas without public utilities with two or fewer units per acre clustered on that property, in a one-time option by the developer or owner. This will include AR. CR, RL1, and RLS zoning districts. It will not include Rl, R2, R3, R4, Cl or C2 zoning districts because their densities arc higher, with over three units per acre al­ lowed. McManus said, "With the new open space preservation requirement, 50 percent of the original acreage must be retained as open space. Our ordinance says 40 percent. "This will require amendments. It doesn't tell you how you need to create an ordi­ nance." He said there would need to be some ad­ justments. McManus explained that he anticipates conflicts with the Health Department, be­ cause it is unwilling to accept on-site septic systems as dose together as this would al­ low. Health officials have said they would not allow less than 3/4 of an acre. "This mandates that half-acre lots arc permitted," McManus said. He said one way to do it would be to ac­ cept community (development) septic sys­ tems within the open space. He said he would like to join Middleville planner Geoff Moffatt and the Health De­ partment tn work out a way to implement workable options which would meet the health codes as well. How to resolve the open space ordinance's expected conflicts with the Health Department is not known. The health code supersedes other standards. The ordinance has to be passed by De­ cember, he said. The County Planning Commission will now be required to review all master plans created by city, village and townships, as well ls comment on the plans of adjacent counties and their governmental units. These will have to be reviewed and com­ mented on at the county level, within 75 to 95 days, often in more than one step. This should slow down the process of creating and amending such plans, but it also will increase the work of the County Planning and Zoning Commission, which also will have to send copies of its plans to surrounding counties for comment. “In the past, the County Board of Com­ missioners was a bystander in the master planning process. Now they arc stakehold­ ers." McManus said. "If they choose to par­ ticipate. they can actually go into the ap­ proval process of proposed plans and for fi­ nal plans." They can also waive that option. “We expect to see county plans focus on every land use issue, including infrastruc­ ture. redevelopment issues, Brownfield or­ dinances. sewer extensions, roads and high­ ways,” McManus explained. It will also in­ clude economic, social and physical stud­ ies, such as economic development, and health and human services, etc. "We expect staff will be extremely busy with handling incoming materials as well as materials we arc trying to create." McManus said he anticipates a consult­ ant will be needed to help in the process. There are several different kinds of pos­ sible plans proposed. Counties without zon­ ing will have a general plan. Counties which have zoning are required to have a future land use plan. Evaluations of the transportation network, electronic commu­ nication network, capital improvements, goals, objectives, policies, maps and texts to support the plan will be included. McManus said, "It’s going to be a much more thorough document than made in the past." He said he was not sure there was yet such a plan in existence. Any new plan begun after the first of next year will fall under the new guide­ lines. McManus said he has already made a presentation to the County Development Committee. "We need to have the amendments done, the open space ordinance, by July at the lat­ est, to meet the December deadline.” There also may be challenges by units of government under the Headlec Amend­ ment, because as yet, the high costs man­ dated by the legislation are not reimbursed by the state. McManus does not expect the guidelines to change, however. The costs involved in implementing the guidelines may actually be prohibitive. Some townships might consider county planning and zoning. McManus said a basic full master plan takes from 18 months to two years to com­ plete. and must be revised every five years. It would be prudent to amend the plan every year as well to keep it up to date. If the county had a plan in place by the end of this year, then a new one would not be re­ quired for five more years, though yearly amendments would be expected. It is possi­ ble an existing plan could still be valid and in place after five years. See COSTLY, continued page 16 Special $1000 SAVINGS! hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. .hearthstone residents enjoy: es Quality. Caring Staff « Safe and Secure Environment « Extensive Activity Programs « Personalized Care Plan es Family Support Groups Act Now! Call for details' Conveniently located at 4352 Breton Rd. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 (616)281-5170 www heart hstoneawitted com Count on .hearthstone's Assisted Living & Memory Care Center to care for your loved ones. Schedule your personal tour by calling us today’ /hearthstone ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE CENTER «, ft License No AH 410236803 �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 25. 2002 - Page 3 Young Artists’ Days focus on African culture by Mary McDonough Staff Writer In Ghana, the Akan people tell the story of a woman named Akua who went child­ less for many years. According to legend, Akua went to a priest who gave her a doll that had all the physical features Akans considered beauti­ ful. It had a long neck with rings around it, heavy, hairy eyebrows, long fingers and toes, a round firm body and broad flat feet Akua was told to carry the doll around at all times to cure her barrenness. Akua did as she was told, playing with the doll during the day and sleeping with it at night. After several months, Akua gave birth to a beautiful daughter. Since then, according to the legend, Akan women have believed that possessing the type of doll Akua carried will help them give birth to beautiful children. Students from several area schools learned the legend of Akua and had a chance to make an “Akuaba” doll during Young Artists’ Days at the Barry Expo Center last week. Selected students from Hastings elementaries, Delton Kellogg Ele­ mentary, Woodland Elementary, and St. Rose attended the event, which was spon­ sored by the Barry Intermediate School District as part of its focus on providing ex­ tra instructional activities for gifted and tal­ ented students. Students in second through fifth grade were chosen to attend Young Artists’ Days based on their artistic abilities. Presenting various projects focusing on African culture were Pat Taylor, Jackie Ladwein, Rick Johnson, Angelnette Tho­ mas and Delores Smith of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and docents from the Pot­ ter Park Zoo. The doll-making session was presented to students in second and third grade. Dur­ ing the session, students learned that differ­ ent types of Akuaba dolls are carried in Ghana. According to written information pro­ vided by the instructors, “Akan woodcarv­ ers make three different kinds of Akuaba dolls. Men generally give them to their wives, who wear them hoping for beautiful children. Parents who long for a daughter get the Akuababere, with an oval or egg­ shaped head and all the characteristics of a girl. When a boy is desired, the doll is made with a rectangular-shaped head and called Akuabanini. If the parents want a wise child, the father will give his wife the doll called Akuabatcne with a round head. The Akuaba doll is shaped somewhat like the ancient Egyptian Ankh, or cross of life, and many scholars believe they have a common origin. Akan children like to make Akuaba dolls as toys. Young children make them out of mud and clay. Older boys carve them from wood. Girls dress their Akuaba dolls and carry them on their backs the way mothers carry babies.” The art institute materials contain an es­ say by an art teacher in Baltimore, who says “I have found that the artistic expres­ sions of Africa have enormous appeal to children, teach vital art concepts, and en­ large our understanding of the role of art in human culture.” She goes on to say that “traditional African artistic creations play a central role in embodying the culture of the people who make and use them. The shared language of visual symbols binds individu­ als to the group and communicates the his­ tory, values and wisdom of the culture.” Fourth- and fifth-graders made African masks during Young Artists Days. They learned that masks are “a very important Barbara Wheeler, a docent at Potter Park Zoo, shows students a hissing cock­ roach during Young Artists’ Days. St. Rose third-grader Cory Bunge makes an Akuaba doll. Central third-graders Alex Auer (left) and Lucas Cheney don their storyteller’s hats. A Madagascar hissing cockroach was among the creatures featured dur­ ing a Potter Park Zoo presentation. clement in African culture,” according to written materials. “Each has its own pur­ pose. Some are ornamental, while others are used in religious ceremonies or in elaborate rituals. The dancer who wears the mask is able to connect the visible world of human experience with the invisible realm of the spirits.” Also during Young Artists’ Days, story­ teller Pat Taylor shared folk talcs and songs of Africa and helped students make African storytellers’ hats. “As any storyteller knows, the one who wears the hat tells the tale,” institute writ­ ten materials state. “Hats, caps and crowns are a clear means to signify specific roles and status. In Africa, storytelling is a highly interactive process. Stories are intended for telling, embellishing and traveling.” “Griot” is the African word for story- teller. According to the written materials, “the griot keeps the tribal history alive and passes it down from generation to genera­ tion. The oral history of a people told in stories, songs and proverbs is as important as a written one ” Patterns used to decorate a storyteller’s hat “symbolize the natural world and can speak volumes,” the materials state. Several different African animals were introduced to children during Young Art­ ists’ Days. According to the institute infor­ mational materials, “animals occupy an im­ portant place in Africa belief, art and folk­ lore. People who, from time beyond mcm- ory, have lived in close contact with all of nature’s creatures look to animals as mod­ els of desirable human qualities, as spiritual ancestors, as legendary teachers and as en­ tertaining characters in folk tales.” In addition to the live animals, Potter Park Zoo docents also brought skins, skulls, tusks, horns and other African ani­ mal artifacts to show the students. Mobile home hauler blames old dump site for pollution by Ruth Zacharv Staff Writer A rezoning request at last Thursday's Barry County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission took a dramatic turn when Com­ missioner Jim Kinney produced a muddy oil filter as physical evidence of probable pollution at the proposed location along M­ 66. Robert Green’s request, which was voted down by all commissioners present, also re­ sulted in a letter to the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality to investi­ gate the 15-acre site for possible pollution of wetlands. Green wanted to rezone his property on Clark Road/M-6C Highway near Barnum Road in Woodland Township from agricul­ tural niral residential to C-3. heavy com­ mercial use. Green transports manufactured housing from as far away as Grayling to the buyer’s site and stores mobile homes there temporarily. Temporary storage of manufactured homes is allowed under cunent zoning. Green said the homes often have a date of completion for the customer, but the build­ ing site will not be ready, and he keeps the homes on his property until they can be de­ livered, usually a temporary situation. Green also has transported some homes from their sites under court order, and stored them on his property, he said. If the homes arc not reclaimed or sold, he de­ stroys them, he said. However, Green said he needs a building to house his eight tracks that do the haul­ ing. He now has a small building where he keeps trucks on Eagle Point Road, but that area has become more residential and neighbors would like the trucks to be kept elsewhere. He said the property once had been used as a sawmill, and then the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation bought the property to mine the sand and gravel. He bought the property for this use, thinking it had been used for similar activities. However, by county standards, a gravel mining operation is a use that reverts back to the underlying zoning, which is agricul­ tural and residential. Commercial and In­ dustrial uses arc encouraged in areas closer to urban settings. During the public hearing, several people spoke against the requested zoning change. Kenneth McCurdy, who has lived on the adjoining parcel for 66 years, asked for de­ nial. He said last summer old mobile homes were dismantled on the site. "What becomes of the unusable mate­ rial?" he asked and added. "There is a large pile of debris including scrap lumber, car­ pet padding, carpet and paneling, sticking out of the pile. This parcel could become a graveyard for old and discarded mobile homes and unsalvagable materials.” McCurdy explained a previous history of gravel mining there, taking out a tremen­ dous amount of materials, and about four years before left a 30-degrcc seeded slope from his boundary down to the level that had been removed. He said the current owner dug into that slope and removed a considerable amount of dirt to increase the usable area of his land. He created a gash 200 feet long and a drop off about 10 feet straight down from the overburden on his property. He said nothing was in place to protect the edge. McCurdy explained concerns about ero­ sion during heavy rain, and asked if that was all that would ever be taken out of the bank. He said in 1982 there was a record rainfall of 11 inches, and more than seven inches fell last May. Huey Woloszyk. who lived on the west side of M-66. also asked for denial because of concerns over wetlands and Saddleback Lake or even drinking water contamination. He said pollution comes with commercial and industrial use. Part of the Green property is a wetland, several people verified. Several letters of opposition also were read, which men­ tioned pollution of wetlands as an issue be­ cause of the salvaging of old unusable homes. Burning and burying of materials, including the wetland areas, was mentioned having been observed. They said no materi­ als had been seen to have been hauled away from the site. Neighbors, Harry Ruth and Elizabeth O’Hara on Clark Road said they shared portions of a pond on Green’s property and had similar complaints about pollution. Green said he does salvage some of the mobile homes, but takes the materials to a salvage yard. He said the materials are taken to the dump if disassembled. He said these uses were what he pur­ chased his land for. He launched a counter­ complaint that the wetlands and pond on his property had been created by a dam in the county drain that had backed up into his property to create the wetland. Prior infractions by Green were alluded to, after which he claimed "both prosecu­ tors had said this was a personal vendetta between Mr. (Planner Jim) McManus and myself." He said they didn't want to get in­ volved, but later wouldn't give their names. Kinney asked Green what he had done to prevent pollution of wetlands, and Green replied, "A mobile home on wheels cannot pollute." Kinney then asked about a drainage ditch on the property. Green explained after "hy­ draulic pressure" began to flood his prop­ erty after the pond was created, he tried to drain it off with a 12-inch drain tile to pro­ tect a building. He said no sand was put in the wetland. Kinney handed a muddy object in a plas­ tic bag to Green and said, "Fd like to return this to you and for the record would like to indicate it is an 25-gauge oil filter, and it was in the waler." "Yes sir," Green countered, "I purchased that land from Jack Smith, and I have dug a barrel of waste oil out of that same site right there." Kinney said, "That oil filter was not bur­ ied. It was in the water in the new ditch," he said, and added, "a water healer which could contain asbestos was back there." "Arc we going to go back *nd dig up every old farm dump that's buried?” asked Green, 'cause that's exactly what happened there. I can show you today, because there arc pop bottles back from the 1950s." He claimed he had run into the old dump when he put in the drainage tile. The oil filter appeared to be of a fairly recent vintage, as noted by more than one person present. Kinney said one of the county land use plan’s environmental goals is to preserve the quality of the surface and ground water See POLLUTION, page 17 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 25, 2002 L6FTCRS from our readers... Rutland does need some kind of “junk” regulations To the editor: I would like to address the Rutland Charter Township proposed “junk ordi­ nance." Yes. a mistake was nude in 1997 when the board tried to pass a very poorly written and unenforceable law. or so they were told, a blight ordinance. But that did not then, nor does it now. ignore the fact that the township needs some sort of ordinance and the manpower and the legal backing to enforce it. To take the position that some have that "no one is going to tell me what I can or can not do with my property" is something most of us can have some empathy with, but at the same time do not totally agree with, especially if that property is next door to you. It is a sad commentary on our times, but alas a true one, that a certain segment of the population needs to be regulated on the acceptable ways of being a good neighbor. Rutland Township always been a desir­ able place to live and raise families, and based on the number of increasing building permits, many others continue to think so. As a retired insurance person. I am reminded of a underwriting rule we taught our agents to adhere to when writing prop­ erty and liability insurance. We called it "pride of ownership.” It encompassed such variables as upkeep of the property, mainte­ nance of the property, proper storage of equipment, such as unused vehicles, build­ ing materials, lawn care, etc. Many of the above items mentioned, if not adhered to, can and do cause possible liability and health hazards. We found that most people when con­ fronted with such hazards were willing to correct the problems. Of course, not always all of them, but we did not provide insur­ ance for ail of them, either. Now my point is. maybe Rutland should call their ordinance some other name, other than "junk." Maybe it would be more palat­ able to the citizens. The statement that was made by one of the citizens that the board is targeting low income people is demeaning to all of us. One’s income has no bearing or, whether or not they maintain a clean and healthy, not to mention pleasing to look at. property. I find it ludicrous to believe that nine out of 10 citizens oppose an ordinance. I have spoken to and posed the question to more than two dozen people since the meeting and not one was totally opposed. Some wanted it watered down, but agreed we need somethin,;. A couple of years ago our association here at the lake discussed the need for some rules and again the overall consensus was in favor of something. Roger Vilmont and Jim Carr are absolute­ ly correct when they commented on the damage being done to the water, the ground and the wildlife from batteries, oil, old diesel oil tanks, and the list goes on. If you are one of the undecided, take a ride down the roads in Rutland and if you can honest­ ly convince yourself that all those disabled vehicles sitting in the front of those houses is pleasing to look at. and those piles of trash as high as you are and all that noise coming from the fellow who torches old car bodies in his front yard, and the illegal car repair business being conducted out of a garage, then I guess we will never convince you of a need for rules. But then maybe you have never really been cognizant of all these activities before. Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. ILS. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th Si., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (ail of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Bor. 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. or have not really cared. Well, now is the time to care. I have been pan of this community all of my life and realize that we have evolved from a rural setting to more of a bedroom type community and we do need to change the way we think about out the way we view our property. It appears that some of the board members are saying that "My mind is made up do not confuse me with the facts.” The next meeting is May 8. and if you agree or disagree at least show up and con­ tribute. David McGIocklin, Rutland Township Honesty shock rivals ‘hole in one’ Dear editor. It is with great relief that I find there are still honest people in the world. On a recent visit to a Hastings area retail store. 1 lost a $100 bill. It fell out of my pocket somewhere in the store while my wife and I were shopping. My first thought was the money was gone for good and someone, somewhere was $100 richer. However, when I went to the courtesy desk to ask if anypne had found the money, the employee said someone had tur.^xi tn the bill. I was shocked to a point the relief must have been apparent to everyone near me. This was a shock that rivals a hole in one. This act of honesty and selflessness by one person should be a lesson to all people everywhere and not just in our small town. I don’t know who found the money because they selflessly gave no name, but I do want to say how thankful my wife and I are you were honest enough to turn it in. Your hon­ esty reflects your integrity in a way mere words can not describe. • James Gray. ’ .f»J Hastings Subscribe to The Banner. Call 945-9554 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ‘Disgruntled employee’ a victim To the editor: I've been reading the Banner for the last month, and would like to reply to the arti­ cles about Charlton Park. I’ve been going there for a long time, but for the last 2 1/2 years I’ve known Larry Henley, the 'disgruntled’ employee, and I’d like to set the record straight. I’ve seen the employee's work, and I know he takes his orders from the director. The employee has always done his work, and I’ve worked with him as a volunteer. I’ve seen the director and staff harass the employee, and I’ve even experience 1 the harassment myself. I was told I was not allowed to linger at the park without the director’s approval, and I believe it was because I was a friend of the employee. I have personally witnessed Peter Fors­ berg drinking during working hours and events. He had been drinking at the Gas & Steam Show July 7-8. 2001. and ran into an antique tractor with a park golf cart, which started a disagreement between the director and the tractor’s owner. I personally know the ‘disgruntled’ em­ ployee went above and beyond his limita­ tions to do what the director told him to do. to protect his job. I also noticed that the employee was blamed for everything wrong at the Park. They even blamed him for breaking equipment he did not use. One night. I saw the director leave out a Stihl chain saw. then the next morning jump all over the employee for not taking care of equipment. I’ve seen the director’s cars, trailers and boats parked in the village day and night, even when school groups where there. I feel like the ‘disgruntled’ employee is getting a raw deal, because he always did his job and tried to treat everyone, staff, volunteers and visitors, fairly, even when he was under fire. I’d like to point out that this employee has worked at Chariton Park for 11 years, but now. all of a sudden, every­ thing is his fault? If so. why wasn't he fired long ago? Why is he the bad guy now? The maintenance staff has always been short-handed at the Park, and there were times when this employee was the only one working in that department, so it’s pretty hard to keep up maintenance on such a large place when you are only one person. I would like to point out that the employee worked every day, even when he was in pain. For those who don’t know him — he had a life-threatening injury, but returned to work as soon as possible. I noticed that none of the staff seemed to be concerned about his health, and even acted like he was faking his pain. I want to address the Parks Commission as a taxpayer. Wha’ is being done about the director's behavior (drinking, smoking in the buildings, leaving cars in the village, leaving equipment out)? Charlton Park doesn’t belong to Peter Forsberg. He seems to think it does. Charlton Park belongs to the taxpayers, and I feel that it’s lime for justice to be served. As a taxpayer. I think the park should be run the proper way. Charles Hill. Hastings Reader feels third party needed for Charlton Park To the editor: I have spent most of my life working and volunteering with nonprofit organizations. I know the damage that can happen to an organization or facility if accusations, rumors, or true concerns of the public are not dealt with in an appropriate manner. I. like many others, have concerns about what is taking place and being said about Charlton Park at this time. When I moved back to Michigan in 1985. I was very excited about having a facility like Chariton Park to be associated with. I knew I was going to miss my consultant and volunteer work at Williamsburg, and Write Vs A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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I have been very involved with grant writing for many oilier non-profits and volunteer work with sever­ al other organizations, so my association with the park has slipped away. The things I have been hearing, and recently experi­ enced are very distressing and cause con­ cern about the future and good name of the park. I would like to make a couple of sugges­ tions to the Parks and Recreation Board for consideration. Hire or appoint an indepen­ dent consultant or group, with no present association at the park, to study policies, procedures and park operations. The con­ sultant must have knowledge of non-profit operations, grant procedures, preservation of antiquities and public trusts, to make rec­ ommendations to the board. They should be allowed to evaluate all concerns from the public and do cross studies from past years to determine if they are true statements or have no basis, (i.e. decline in school groups using park). As things are now. Charlton Park is los­ ing the public trust. It is of little conse­ quence to the public if the things being said are true or false. Make the results of this study public and if there are recommenda­ tions to make changes, respond to them with a plan of action. The defensive, on the attack attitudes and behavior of park staff is not doing their cause or the park any benefit. Like many others in the community. I will be watching and waiting to see how this situation at the park is handled and resolved. Jill Turner, Hastings Week'i. 2ueAtiOH.... PUBLIC OPINION Change Drug War tactics? Evidence is mounting that despite our best efforts, we arc losing the famous “War Against Drugs” we started more than 20 years ago. What should we do about it? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Puoksbeaby Hastings Banner, Inc. A drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49O5A 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacob? 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Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 25. 2002 - Page 5 More l€TT€RS...from Our Readers Symphony concert simply “glorious” The Bible can serve like an anchor for a boat To the editor: Did you hear the one about the two guys walking down by the docks on their lunch break? Their conversation went something like this: “Here's a question for you. Is a boat real­ ly a boat without an anchor?" “That’s a stupid question. Of course it is. The lack of a certain piece of equipment doesn’t stop a boat from being a boat." “Okay-well, let me put it another way. can a boat function as a boat without an anchor?" “Well, that’s different. I’d say boat’s function is seriously impaired by the loss of its anchor." “Why? Does the boat lose its capacity to float on waler?” “No." “Does it lose its ability to hold passen­ gers and cargo?" “No, not exactly, but...” “Does it lose its ability to be steered or propelled in a certain direction?" “No..jio.’’ "Well, isn’t that pretty much everything a boat does?" “Well, yes. I mean. no. There’s times when in order to be useful as a boat, the thing has to stop moving, I mean really stop, for sure, no moving around whatsoev­ er." "Stop moving? But isn’t that its function, to move?’ “Yes-but..." "Then a boat can function as a boat with­ out an anchor." “Well actually... no. The more I think about it, the more important I realize the anchor is." “How so?" “Without an anchor a boat can float, and even move in the direction it’s steered. It can carry passengers and cargo-but they can't get on or off. A boat without aranchor can’t safely dock to unload or load anything because it can’t be held securely in one place. And the anchor provides pro­ tection when the boat is out on open water, too." “How’s that?" “Well, there are times when current, wind and waves can be stronger than sails, engines or oars - in a storm, for instance. Those things can drive a boat onto the shore or rocks, or out to open sea, or even capsize the boat. Many times in a storm a boat will drop anchor to ride it out without being You have bad, sad and good news Dear editor, You have been charged with: 1. Treason. The act of betraying the country in which you live and helping the enemy in time of war. “Adulterers and adultresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” James 4:4. 2. Breaking the law and failing to keep the law. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23. “If we say that we have no sin, we deceived our­ selves. and the truth is not in us... If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a lair, and His word is not in us." 1 John 1:8.10. 3. Wilfully ignorant of the law. “And this is the condemnation, that the law has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. “For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed." Jn 3:19-20. The judgment is you have been found guilty. "For whoever shall keep the whole law. and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of ail." James 2:10. The First Command-ment - “You shall have no other gods before Me.” Exodus 20:3. The judge is Jesus. “For the Father judges no one. but has committed all judgment to the Son,”... “and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” John 5:22. 27. Sad news:You have also been found guilty of: • Rejecting the pardon that has been offered to you many times and being a make-believer, pretending to have received the pardon. “For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness (right-wiseness), and seeking to establish their own righteous­ ness, have not submitted to the righteous­ ness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." Romans 10:2-4. • The penalty is. if you are found guilty you will be locked in hell forever (uiless you receive the pardon) “And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:15 “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which bums with fire and brim­ stone. which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8. Good News: You are hereby once more offered the pardon, a gracious free love gift. - “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23. ...Which includes this - and much moit: • Eternal life and eternal life assurance. “And this is the record: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.” I John 5:11-13. If you have really, willfully, consciously received the Lord Jesus Christ. Rus Sarver Hastings "Why?" “Let’s say you wanted to go out and fish.” “I’m for that!” “Okay. You come to the first boat and its half full of water. Leaky.” “Forget it.” "The second one has no oars or motor." "Nope." “But the third one is shiny new, got a nice motor, oars, and even padded seats. And there arc even beverage holders!” "Wow - let’s go!” “But no anchor.” “Well - can’t we overlook a teensy flaw like that?” “Exactly my point. More dangerous for that reason." “But if it’s a perfectly good machine except for that..." “You might as well say Chernobyl was a perfectly good power plant except for one teensy flaw. The area’s hospitals and orphanages are full of people slowly dying from radiation poisoning." "So-is a boat..." “Absolutely not.” “You seem a lot surer of yourself than when we started this conversation.” "I guess I just really thought about it for a moment." "Okay-well then, let me ask you another question." “Shoot." “If we as a culture believe that something is morally wrong— unspeakably evil, in facL..” “Yes?" “... And we discover that certain religious leaders have been engaging in that activitysome of them for decades..." Dear editor: interviews were conducted. In fact, I advised Mr. Wing of the requirements. Yet Mr. Wing chose to hold the inter­ views anyway, completely disregarding the township recommendation requirement. Mr. Wing wasted everyone’s time. It was not until after the interviews were complet­ ed that Mr. Wing thought enough to ask the county administrator to consult with the county’s attorney concerning the statutory requirements, ostensibly to find a loophole to justify his actions. I urge the township boards of Assyria, Barry, Baltimore. Castleton. Irving. Johnston. Maple Grove. Orangeville and Woodland, to demand from the County Commission that the law be followed and to allow the township boards to make recom­ mendations for membership on the county zoning commission. They shouldn’t allow Mr. Wing to hijack their right to representa­ tion on the zoning commission. I urge the county commission to reject Mr. Wing’s chosen candidates and his selection process. I urge them to follow both the letter and spirit of the law. The county development committee is an important part of our county government. Mr. Wing is lacking the leadership skills necessary to chair that committee. In fact, he was replaced on the county property committee because of his frequent absences. He is fast becoming a pariah in county government. I hope the county commis­ sioners will take appropriate action and remove Mr. Wing as chairperson of the county development committee and replace him with a commissioner who will provide the county with the maturity, leadership and the willingness to work within the parame­ ters of the law - and not attempt to circum­ vent it. I urge Mr. Wing to do the right thing for the county - resign from the county com­ mission! James M. Kinney, attorney at law Barry County Zoning Commission member. “And some of them have even come out with public statements defending their actions... and some psychologists even have written books and studies which support their position..." “Well?" “Do we. as a culture, need to rethink our position on what is morally wrong?’ “Absolutely not." “But you...” “Look... it may have taken me a minute to get the boat thing, but I’ve got this one covered. ’Woe to them that call evil good, and good evil. Woe to them that are wise in their own conceit." “Wow. That’s heavy. Who said that? Aristotle? Woody Allen?" “No-Isaiah." “Isaiah-the prophet guy?’ “Yup.” “You mean the Bible prophet guy? You mean you...” “Hey-I may not be a seafaring man, but I’ve seen my share of storms, if you know what I mean. And even I know what would happen if I didn't have an anchor for my life." "The Bible?" “The Bible!" Ginger Drake, Nashville One-man road work appreciated To the editor: To the editor: What a wonderful evening of beautiful music the Thomapple Arts Council present­ ed to us last Saturday! The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, with their knowledgeable and enthusiastic director Raymond Harvey, gave us a con­ cert of glorious music. The standing ova­ tion they received was well deserved. . I did say m my previous letter to the edi­ tor. that the Kingsbury and Orchard inter­ section looked better. And it does. But what I didn’t know was. the nice per­ son who lives on the curve has been doing all the work himself, all the cutting and cleaning of the brush, and making it better and safer for all the drivers that travel that way. And I am grateful to him and want to let him know what a good job he’s done. I know I appreciate it. and I’m sure a lot of others do. too. Fran Jelinek. Delton My only disappointment was that the auditorium was not completely filled with music lovers. One word on the Central Auditorium - it is beautifully restored and a fitting place for such a concert. The Thomapple Arts Council should be lauded for sponsoring this event. Marquerite Alden, Delton Double standard is alive and well Dear editor: that I would be held responsible to sec that The double standard is alive and well! » said note was repaid. So how can the Four years ago the public was presented County Board keep denying ownership? information that the Southwest Barry According to the Banner March 28. County Sewer and Water Authority had County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie hired a convicted felon as manager, and said part of the Parks and Recreation Board that he was still on parole at the time members' responsibilities is to. "safeguard This information also was made avail­ the public interest. They're not put there to able to the County Board of Commission­ safeguard individuals. They're there for the ers. Isn't it a shame that the County Com­ protection of the public.” Yet it appears to be just fine that a con­ missioners won't take the responsibility of ownership to protect all the residents of the victed felon has 24-hour access to our prop­ erties. county? Even in County Administrator Mi­ This sure looks like the old double stan­ chael Brown's written opinion, the county dard to one of "those people down there." shares no ownership in the sewer system. as we are often referred to. I fee) the county is the "true owner" of Sharon Ford. the system since it signed and holds the bonds. If my children asked me to be a co­ Plainwell signer on a note and they default, I believe Symphony was special evening To the editor: I experienced a very special evening Sat­ urday. April 20, at the Central School Auditorium, listening to the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. They were brought here for the first time by the Thomapple Arts Council. The quality of the musicianship and en­ thusiasm of the group of artists was felt im­ mediately. The program was light enough for young ears and deep enough for the more serious lovers of music. My only regret was that there was not more people there to enjoy this very special event. Every seat should have been filled. with standing room only. Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Instead of believing that one must travel to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Battle Creek or to special concerts or musicals, why not try supporting the Thornapplc Arts Council and bring your young people? They could have attended at no cost when accompanied by a parent or grandparent. As a teacher of music, I realize how im­ portant this exposure is for our young musi­ cians. How about trying this next year? 1 appreciated the beautiful spring evening filled with everything from Richard Rodg­ ers to Beethoven. Phyllis Hoyer Castleman.) Hastings MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Homer L. Schantz, a single man. to First National Bank of America, dated April 24. 2000 and MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana recorded Alexander (original mortgagors) to Countrywide i older has begun no proceedings to recover any ptrtof the debt, which is now $151,721.11. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Home Loans, Inc. 00a Americas Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999 and recorded on April 27. 1999 in Document •1028695 in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-NINE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 50/100 dollars ($99,962.50). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and “Yes?" Wing found lacking in leadership The County Zoning Act MCL 125.204 (2) requires that a county zoning commis­ sion must contain two members who were recommended for membership by the town­ ship boards of townships subject to the county zoning ordinance. The intent of this status is to give town­ ships a voice on the zoning commission. The statute further requires that the town­ ship recommended seats be filled as vacan­ cies arise. Two zoning commission seats are cur­ rently being filled. None of the remaining five members of the current zoning com­ mission were recommended for member­ ship by a township board under MCL 125.204(2). Therefore, under state law. the two soon to be vacant seats must consist of members recommended by township boards. Filling the zoning commission seats is the responsibility of the county develop­ ment committee, a committee of the county commission. The county administrator and the chair of the county development board were aware of the statutory requirements before any of the current advertisements for candidates ran in the paper or interviews were conducted. On April 18, the county development committee interviewed candidates for the two open zoning commission seats. Through a Freedom of Information Act request, it has been verified that no docu­ ments exist that indicate any township had recommended any of the interviews. Furthermore, no document exist (as of April 18) that any of the township boards of the townships subject to the county zoning ordinance were even asked to make a rec­ ommendation. The county development committee is chaired by County Commissioner Tom Wing, who is perhaps best known for his frequent absences from committee meet­ ings and for his crude, ethnically insensitive remarks (i.e. "Scottish Nazi"). Mr. Wing knew of the requirement for township board recommendations long before the April 18 thrown every which way. In that case, the anchor is the boat's lifeline. It protects the boat from elements that it is helpless to protect itself from any other way.” "So. do you think an anchor is more important than anything else on the boat rudder, oars, life jackets?" “Well... I’d say it’s just as important. Nope, wait a minute. 1 take it back. It is more important-at least to the continued existence of the boat. It’s the one thing that could save the boat when nothing else will.” “There are some folks that think an anchor is just unnecessary weight, some­ thing that takes up a lot of space and slows the boat down." “I guess if you’re in that much of a hurry you won’t mind what condition you’re in when you get there." “Like...?" “Like washing up on shore dead. Might be quicker, but..." "Good point. So, is a boat without an anchor really a boat?" "No." “Why not?” "It can’t function properly, and would be too dangerous to use. It’s a floating liabili­ ty. It’s like a car without brakes. You can get in and go. but not being able to stop could prove fatal. In some ways, it’s more dangerous." provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 30. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. The land referred in this Commitment, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Rutland. State of Michigan. is described as follows: LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 394.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 200.00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 228.41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 10.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ LY. ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THOR­ NAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 230.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33 00 FEET WIDE. 16 50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12 SAID POINT LYING WEST. 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. April 18. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: the property, at public auction to the highest bid­ der, on Thursday. May 9. 2002 at 2:00 p.m local time, at the main entrance to Courthouse. Hastings. Mchigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 12.75 per cent, foreclo­ sure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale. The property is located m the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and is de senbed in the mortgage as: All that part of the West 1/2 of toe Southeast 1/4 ot Section 15, Town 2 North. Range 7 West, tying South of Highway M-66. Except: a parcel of land in toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at a point on the South right-of-way Ime of M-66 where said highway crosses the North and South 1/8 line of toe Southeast 1/4 ot said Section 15. thence South 471 feet, thence West 540 feet, thence North 265 feet to the South nght-of-way line of said highway, thence Northeasterly along M-66 right-of-way 630 feet to toe place of beynntog. The redemption period will be one year from the date of sale Date: April 9. 2002 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder P.O. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 (5/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Twigg (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 1999. and re­ corded on June 15. 1999 in Document 1031220 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 61/100 dollars ($88,885.61). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on May 23. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 1176 and 1177 of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat there­ of. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Apni 11.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200017320 Mustangs-A on April 28, 2000 in Instrument •1043702. Barry County records. The mortgage (5/16) File *200216164 Hawks (S9) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 25. 2002 City increases support to airport for one year by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night agreed to increase its annual contribution to the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission by $21,962 for fiscal year 2001-02. The council agreed to spend an extra $16,662 for its final local match for the taxiways/taxistreet construction project; an extra $3,800 for its share of support for in­ stallation of electrical service to the hanger pads at the airport and an extra $1,500 for its share of paying for pavement marking. The city normally contribu cs $15,000 a year to the airport, but current update pro­ jects have necessitated the increase. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Authorized Mayor Frank Campbell and Clerk Ev Manshum to sign an agreement for a community development block grant to fund construction of a cul de sac at the end of the Industrial Park and related infra­ structure improvements. The grant is for $165,350 and the city’s match will be $20,000. • Approved a 12-inch sanitary sewer main for Rutland Township's extension of sewer to Wal-Mart and surrounding areas, including Flexfan. using a city easement. • Received no comments in the annual public hearing to determine the necessity of a special assessment district downtown to pay for maintenance and snow plowing of parking areas. A public hearing on setting the assessment rolls will be Tuesday, Mav 28. The total cost for the businesses included in the special assessment district is $21,620. Assessments have been levied since 1989 since parking meters were taken out of the downtown area. • Referred to city staff a proposal from Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 260i Lacey Road. Dowling. Mi 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmwead. (616) 758-5021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. RUSE CATHOLIC CHL RCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mosses 8:30 xm. and 11:00 xm.; Confession Satur­ day 3:304:15 p.m. ■ACTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Gumson. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 xm.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 xm. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 pun. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODLST CHLRCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11:00 lorn.. Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHLRCH ~THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings al cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 xm.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 xm.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pun.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHL RCH Comer of Slate Rd. and Boltwood Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior anne DotU.i Morrison. Service Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ Times: Worship Service 9:45 xm.; vice from 8:45-9:50 xm.. 10:00­ 10:45 xm. Sunday School for all 9275 S Sunday School 11:15 xm. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday &. Thursday 9 xm. to 12 noon. Sun day Morning: 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 10:45 xm. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. <Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.tn. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 xm. Morning Prayer. 11:00 xm. Holy Communion 6*00 p.m. evening prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For mon: informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustw Kk 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9: 30 xm Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:(X) p.m.. Evening Service: 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. I. William Vbetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 xm. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 xm. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 xm. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 xm. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLF 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor Das id Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 xm.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 pan. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 xm.; Worship 11:00 xm.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7K)0 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHI RCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 xm.; Worship 11 xm.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. GRACE LLTHERAN Wednesday Family Night 6:30 Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor, Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 Refreshments. 11 DO xm. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. GRACE COMMUNITY CHLRCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 xm. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 xm. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hxstings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associ­ ate. Ibursday. April 25 - 8:30 xm. Women's Bible Study - Church Lounge. Friday. April 26 - 6:00 p.m. Menden Dinner and Pro­ gram. Sunday. April 28 - 8:30 xm. Chancel Choir. 9:00 xm. Tra­ ditional Wonhip Service; 9:20 xm. Children's Worship; 10:00 vice is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided A Spint-fiiled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Auyna Rd.. Nashville. Mkh. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 1030xm.. 6:00 pm; Wed 6:30 p m during both Services. Children's Jesus Club for boy s & girls ages 4-12. nior Boys Luncheon - Sharpe I loll. Piston David and Rom: MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special " For information call 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. Tuesday. Apnl 30 - 6:15 xm.. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, rhe churches and these loc al businesses WREN Fl NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANVFACTl RING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan / |__________Edward Storkan________ Edward J. Storkan, age 88, formerly of Hastings, peacefully passed away Wednes­ day, April 17. 2002 at i'«» daughter’s home in Los Gatos. California where he was sur­ rounded by his four laving children. Edward was born Reb. 8. 1914 in Mid­ dleville, Michigan. Ute son of Jarnos and Frances Storkan. He was raised with his seven sisters and brothers in the Yankee Springs area and married Margaret Densmore of Woodland, Michigan in 1939. Margaret passed away on July 11. 1997. They were loving and devoted parents of four surviving children, SuEllen Sterling and Gene Storkan of Los Gatos. CA; Gary Storkan of White Rock. NM; Mary Storkan Schulte of Stillwater, MN and four grand­ children. Angela and Gregory Storkan of White Rock. NM and Ben and Shaun Olson of Campbell. CA. Edward owned and operated the Barry Cleaners in Hastings for 35 years before .etiring with Margaret to Venice, Florida. He lived his Christian faith and was an active member of the First United Metho­ dist Church and Kiwanis Club and was always happy to help family and friends. Edward loved playing golf, square dancing, music concerts, playing cards with friends, walking the beach, watching sunsets, and being with his children whenever possible. He is remembered by family and friends for his smile and his benevolent kind and loving spirit. A memorial service is being planned for Saturday, June 22 in Hastings with time and place to be announced. Please make memorial contributions to your favorite charily in his name. Wayne E. Williams| xm. Coffee Hour. 10:10 xm. Sun­ day School for all ages. This Sun­ day Rev. Nelson Lumm will pre­ sent “Dealing With Difficult Ddecision>": 11:20 xm. Contempo­ rary Worship Service; 11:40 xm. Children's Worship. The 9D0 Ser Worship is available during both Services. Monday. Apnl 29 - 8:30 xm. Staff meets for prayer and planning: 12DO noon. Rotary Se­ Lounge. 1 - 8D0 xm.. Men's Bible Study Wednesday. May - Hastings Area Ministerial Associ­ ation meets al St. Rose: 9:30 xm.. MarthaMary Circle; I‘30 p.m.. Circle «4 meets tn the dining room: 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; "DO p.m. Chanel Choir. spact in lhe Hastings Industrial Incubator. • Learned from Police Chief Jerry Sarver that the route for the annual Summerfest parade in late August this year may change a little. Because the Kmart parking lot now is congested and has added businesses, the site for the parade's end may be moved to the middle school parking lot. • Received presentations from State Reps. Gary Newell and Patty Birkhoiz. Newell is seeking re-election and Birkhoiz is running for the new 24th District State Senate scat that includes Barry, Allegan and Eaton counties. Hastings Area Schools selling computers, other equipment The Hastings Area School System will conduct a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the west gym of Hast­ ings Middle School. Computers, desks, dishes and other mis- cellaneous school equipment will be sold. All items purchased must be removed by the end of the sale. Proceeds of the sale will be used lo pur­ chase equipment for the new Community Education and Recreation Center. Dena Ackerson CHURCH 239 E. North Sl. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister fjc Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616)945­ 9414. Thursday. April 25 - 5:45 p.m.. Adult Bell Choir: 7:00 p.m. Crossways. Saturday. April 27 9: 00 a.m.. Highway Cleanup; 10:00, Catechism 4; 6:30-9:00 p.m.. Silent Auction; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. April 28 - 8:00 & 10:45 xm. Wor ship; 9:30 xm.. Sunday School. Tuesday. Apnl 30 - 7:00 p.m_. Sunday School Staff Meeting; 7:00 p.m.. Overeaten Anony­ mous. Wednesday. May 1 - 10:00 a.m.. Wordwatchers: 3:30 p.m.. Youth Bell Choir. 7DO p.m. Wor­ ship; 7D0 p.m. Sarah Circle; 7:00 p.m.. Youth Committee. • Referred back to staff a proposal from Mike Bagley io do lawn mowing and main­ tenance of parking lots in the downtown area. The city needs to check faito the insur­ ance situation for Bagley, who was the lowest bidder at $180 a week. Campbell said he prefers lo have such work done in-house. • Accepted the low bid of $49,410 from Gove Associates for design and construc­ tion inspection services for a reconstruction project from East Stale Street lo Center Road. • Approved a lease one-year agreement with Lakeland Boat Works for renting y4iea O^ituniies ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11 DO xm.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our NewSunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time” is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us al 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHLRCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion.'' 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Lite Seoul Adam Sheldon to build a hiking and biking trail and orienteering course on cay owned property near Hammond Road. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said he is concerned about the city's liability because lhe area needs lo be cleaned up and some provision needs to be made for parking. Campbell stated. "I am for it" and en­ couraged the council to find a way to help make it happen. • Gave final approval to Phase 1 of the preliminary plat for the Brittney Estates de­ velopment project. • Approved five minor revisions to the Industrial Pretrcatmenl program (IPP) ordi­ nance and adopted lhe ordinance. • Approved a request from the local church softball league to use the diamond at Bob King Park for league games as long as there arc no conflicts with other activi­ ties. • Agreed to pay Cottage Gardens Inc. of Lansing for tree planting and the tree re­ placement program. • Tabled a proposed agreement with Ncxtcl Communications lo allow council members more time to look it over. HASTINGS - Wayne E. Williams, age 89 of Hastings, died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom April 6, 1913 in Hastings, the son of Harry C. and Myrtie M. (Edger) Williams. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1931. Wayne began working the family farm after graduation and was engaged in farming all his life. He worked for the E.W. Bliss Company for more than 40 years. He married Ruth E. Williams in 1937 and she preeded him dead) in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and working in his garden. Surviving arc his children. Duane (Donna) Williams of Nashville, Delores (Bart) Ros of Shelbyville. Don (Brenda) Williams of Richland, Dawn (Mark) Brandli of Delton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25. 2002 at 11:00 AM al Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Lee Zachman officiating Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Dena Ackerson, age 89, of Gackler Rd., Middleville, went to be with her Lord, surrounded by her loving daughters. Sunday, April 21. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Ackerson was bom on Nov. 10. 1912 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of John and Hilda (Doesburg) Musch. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended Oakdale Christian School and Davis Technical College. She was employed a brief time at the Dexter Lock Co. in Grand Rapids. She was married to William C. Ackerson in November 1949. She moved to her farm home in 1949 where she and her husband fanned for many years. Mrs. Ackerson was the oldest living member of the Leighton United Methodist Church, a member for over 50 years. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for over 30 years. Mrs. Ackerson is survived by daughters. Mary Ackerson of Hastings and Julie Ackerson of Middleville; sister, Joan Peot of Grand Rapids; brother and sister-in-law. John “Doc” (Irene) Musch of Grand Rapids; sister-in-laws, Margaret Strong. Betty Bryant and Beulah Richardson; sev­ eral nieces and nephews; special niece. Helen Reitsma; and special friend. Max Maichele. Preceding her in death were husband, Willirn on Feb. 26, 1987; sisters. Hilda Huizinga, Henrietta Sytsma, Betty Stowie a. - Effie Vink; and brother, Cornelius “Case" Musch. Services were held Wednesday. April 24. 2002 at Leighton United Methodist Church. Rev.’s Ray Townsend and Kenneth Vaught officiated. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Raymond E. Ditzer DELTON - Raymond E. Ditzer. age 75, of Delton passed way April 18, 2002 at his residence, with his family at his side. Mr. Ditzer was bom on Jan. 18, 1927 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Herman and Stella Ditzer. He was a veteran serving his country in the U.S. Navy. Ray was a member of the V.F.W. Post 422 of Delton and the Nashville, V.F.W. Post 8260, the American Legion Hickory Comers and was a life member of the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids and Camp Trotter in Newaygo. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, especially progressive rummy, playing pool, bowling, and traveling. He was a retiree of Eaton Manufacturing Co. On Feb. 3, 1951 he married Vesta Myrant, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 27. 2000. Members of his family include daughters and son-in-laws, Linda and Jim Fattah of Delton. Janet and Ron Yonkman of Boon. MI and Patricia and Don Rasey of Nashville; II grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; I great great grandchild: and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by broth­ ers Jim, and H.B. Ditzer and a sister, Aileen Martin. A memorial service was conducted Monday, April 22. 2002, at the Delton V.F.W. Pastor Dan Smith officiated. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry' Com­ munity Hospice or Delton V.F.W. will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Fun­ eral Home. Delton. Randy L. Coenen HASTINGS - Randy L. Coenen, age 45 of Hastings, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 17, 1957 in Hastings, the son of Herman E. and Henrietta M. (Stover) Coenen. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1975. Randy served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978. He lived in San Diego, California for 4 years before returning to Hastings. He currently was working for Middleville Tool & Die Company, where he has been for the past 16 years. He married Debra L. McGinley July 17, 1991. Randy enjoyed golf, fishing, boating, his music and being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, Herman E. Coenen in 1993. Surving is his wife, Debra L. Coenen of Hastings; children, Joshua (JT) Coenen, age 9. Katie Coenen, age 8, both at home; mother, Henrietta Coenen of Hastings; brother, Bruce Coenen of Hastings; sister, Janey (Brian) Donnini of Hastings; in­ laws, Joe & Ida McGinley of Nashville, Lowell & Tammy Wilde of Hastings, David & Mary McGinley of Spring Lake, Linda McGinley of Nashville; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitations will be held Friday April 26, 2002 from 2 PM-4 PM and 6 PM-8 PM at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Graveside services with Full Military Honors, will be held Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Randy Coenen Children's Scholarship fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! J-Ad Graphics “The Colorful Printers" North of Hastings on M-43 �The Kastinas Banner - Thursday. Apnl 25. 2002 - Page 7 OMSK Kiwanis gets a little culture w Singer Michael Ryan, with accompa­ nist Patty LaJoye. brought culture to the Hastings Kiwanis meeting April 17. Ryan, originally from Battle Creek and the son of the former Joyce Jacobs, is now working with the Toledo Sym­ phony and Chorus. He performed as a youth in performance with the Battle Creek Boy's Choir at St. Rose Church in Hastings. He has strong ties to this area since his uncle. Steve Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics, scheduled his recent appearance. The program included se­ lections from opera. Broadway and he closed with "Danny Boy." LEGAL HOTICE Miller-Nicholson plan July 6 wedding Salgat-James to be wed May 11 . ' FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) Salgat of Pinconning. MI arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Ann, to Benjamin Isaac James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard (Joyce) James of Hastings, MI. Bethany is a 1998 graduate of Pinconning Area High School, Benjamin is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and both will be graduating from Western Michigan University on April 27, 2002. The couple have chosen May 11, 2002 as their wedding date. ■ THIS ARM IS A DEB T COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Janet L Miller and Larry D. Nicholson, both of Hastings, are pleased to announce their engagement. Janet is the daughter of Lillian Shephard and the late Orlo Shepard. Larry is the son of Arlo and Orpha Nicholson. Janet is employed by HPS in Middleville. Larry is employed by Bradford-White, also in Middleville. A July 6.2002 wedding is being planned. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clair F. Boylan and Bemadine M. Boylan. Husband and Wife, to Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan, Inc., mortgagee, dated September 26. 1997 and recorded September 30. 1997 in Doc 41002191, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty and 81/100 Dollars ($62,160.81) including interest at the rate of 9.49% per annum Unrtur the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, and are ... described as: Your Partners in Healthcare Are Coming April 30 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SIT­ UATE IN BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST, PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY GIRL, Carrigan Mac Craven, bom at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey on March 18, 2002 at 6:06 p.m. to Delbert and Angela Craven of Sault Ste. Marie, weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs. and 17 3/4 inches long. Precious Carrigan is welcomed home by big brother, Jordan and maternal grand­ mother, Sandra Sears of Hastings and paternal grandfather, Clifford Craven of Freeport. BOY, Gabriel Noah Jeffrey Kidder, bom at Sparrow Hospital on April 15, 2002 at 8:53 a.m. to Jolene Ridge and Todd Kidder of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 1/8 inches long. Proud grandparents are Robert and Joyce Ridge of Lake Odessa, Tony and Suzanne Kidder and Debra and Arthur Hill, both of Hastings. Arlene Dewey is 90 April 26 Arlene Dewey will turn 90 years old on April 26. 2002. She has lived the past 65 years in the Dewey centennial farm in the Hickory Comers area. She will celebrate this occasion with the family on April 28th. She would enjoy hearing from friends. COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 88 DEGREES. 59 MINUTES. 33 SECONDS. EAST 865 88 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 382.84 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31 THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 33 SECONDS EAST .'63 91 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST ONEQUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 315.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OR WAY UNE OF M-89. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF M-89 ON A CHORD BEARING NORTH 63 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 44 SEC­ ONDS. WEST 314.96 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 180 90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF TAKEN. DEEDED. OR USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOS­ ES. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION. EASE­ MENTS. AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF Pent How Your Everyday Actions Affect the Environment ANY The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA LEGAL NOTICE (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 233 0009 in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Henry M Teunessen. an unmarried man a No. 1054288 and re-recorded in Document No: 1057051. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said Mortgage wa assigned to NovaStar Mortgage Inc. by an assignment dated June 19, 2001 and recorded Juty 12, 2001 in Document No: 1062926, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Three and 37/100 Dollars (SI94.473.37). including interest at 11.990% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. May 16. 2002 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry County. Michigan, • How pollutants end up in streams and lake water • What you can do to make a difference (5/9) ^HEALTH Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18. 2001 and recorded on January 26. 2001 in Document Assyria. • Where does your drinking water come from? As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48063 used for this Duroose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made Hamilton they go down the drain? event a 3rd party buys the property ar.d there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 11.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan, Inc. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This '.inn is a itobt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained win wW be to Mortgage Company, • What happens to your cleaning chemicals after §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the and Doris Tossava to mark 80th Doris Tossava of Hastings is celebrating her 80th birthday on April 27th. After a lengthy illness. Doris is doing very well and would love to hear from her friends. Please send cards to 120 W. Oliver. Hastings, MI 49058. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail. .945-9554 _ Presents... FOODS Elizabeth Katt-Reinders J from lhe Michigan Groudwater Stewardship Program speaking at State Grounds Coffee House Monday, April 29th 6:30-8:00 p.m. Please Join Us to Discuss the Answers to these Questions and Many Others The Thomapple Arts Council's Thornapple Players - S ; -?J HI7Y3H S3N>.r • SQOvJ present the musical Sjvw • SCOOj hl'YH S Mt are described as: The Sc'.dh 387.5 feet of the North 775 feet of the West 5C5 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast IM of Section X. Town 1 North. Prescription Convenience... Range 7 West; together wrth a non-exdusive easement in common wrth others that is appur­ tenant thereto and is 66 feet wide tor purposes of ingmss and egress and pubic uMrites. the cen­ terline of which is described as beginning at a point on the South, line of said Section 30. distant East 412 feet from the South 1/4 post thereof; Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com thence Northerly to a point on the South line of the above described parcel: which lies 389 5 feet East nf the Southwest comer of said above ypm c'mdJCicr Drxw Bx* tnMtn»Sa«r described parcel; thence Northeasterly 220 feet to the point of ending on the East Ime of above described parcel which toes 195 feet North of the Southeast comer thereof _ The redemption penod shaft be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated: Apnl 4. 2002 NovaStar Mortgage Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd.. Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our FHe No: 7048.1901 ProeudK tr np froafa* S3?? ft Ur-o ro April 25. 26 & 27. 2002 • 7:30 p.m. Central Elementary School Auditorium Hastings, Michigan TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Jefferson Street Gallen. Profresin e Graphics d the Thomapple Arts Council Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days Adults $7.00. Students. Senior Citizen*, and Children S5.00 trt&edt* TAMS KSC . ■e’-W' AC 5tv. A* '0022 ngcr Ae (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings (5/9) © ’ennoek Healthcare Smicv �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 25. 2002 NEWS Ann landers Share the day Dear Ann Landers: Today is National Secretary’s Day. I hope you will allow me to use your column to say something to all bosses every* here. Dear Boss: Please do not honor me dur­ ing National Secretaries Week. If you are going to honor any one, please let it be all of your employees, not just one. I realize when you first started your busi­ ness. I did everything in the office. But your company grew, and you hired a bookkeeper, then a clerk, research assistant, several salespeople and a technical advisor. And let’s not forget the custodian and the clean­ ing staff. They are the ones who Veep the air conditioning going and the co Tee pots clean. When 1 was a bookkeeper. I was never given a special honor because I didn’t have the title of “Secretary.’’ I know if you print this. Ann. my boss will receive at least 20 copies of it on his desk. I just want to say how much I appreciate the 19 other people who help me do my work. - Secretary in Oklahoma City. Dear Secretary: As you probably know, today is now known as Administrative Pro­ fessionals Day. It has been observed since 1952 as a way for businesses to promote professional excellence and recognize of­ fice staff for their workplace contributions. Today’s office staff comprises a wide range of responsibilities and skills, and employers should make a sincere effort to express their appreciation. it is generous of you to want to share the holiday with the bookkeepers, custodians, salespeople, clerks, research assistants and technical advisers in your office. For the record. National Bookkeepers’ Day is the Friday of the second full week in October. Salesmen’s Day is June 4. Technology Day is Oct. 21. and Garbage Collectors Day is Oct. 12. For the rest of us. Jan. 10. is Find the Top of Your Desk Day. ADD hubby Dear Ann Landers: I have been married for four years to a wonderful man. The problem is. “Dan” takes on projects and never completes anything. When we first moved into our house. Dan removed the carpets and base molding, intending to re­ place them. The floors are still bare - three years later. Half of our garage is filled with old book* and magazines. He refuses to get rid of a single one until he is finished read­ ing it. I haven’t seen him read anything for at least two years. I cannot get Dan to help with the yard­ work or organize his home office. I try to do these things myself, but with a 2-year-old, it is exhausting. It seems to me that Dan has has plenty of time to complete his projects, but when I bring up the subject, he becomes defensive and angry. We rarely argue about anything else, Ann. Please tell me how I can get him to co­ operate. - Crazed in Connecticut. Dear Conn.: You are not going to change this man. so stop arguing and accept his faults. You also might suggest to Dan that he be evaluated for Attention Deficit Disor­ der. He is displaying some classic symp­ toms. Meanwhile, save some money, and hire a professional to finish the floors and help with the yardwork. (P.S. The home of­ fice is Dan’s responsibility. Leave it alone, no matter what.) See the light Dear Ann Landers: My sister. “Doris.” is a single mother of a young boy. She has met someone and insists that he is the man of her dreams. She has informed our family that she is moving across the country to marry “Mr. Perfect." My sister has a long history of picking losers. She has lived with several men. and her child thinks each one is his new “daddy." Hou can 1 make Doris understand the damage she is doing to her son? When I express my concern, she becomes upset and says she deserves to be happy and this may be her last chance. I think she is being self­ ish. putting her happiness above her child's. How can 1 make her sec the light Auntie in South Dakota. Dear Auntie: Doris views your concern for her as an intrusion in her life. She feels her privacy is being invaded and resents it. I am reminded of that cynical saying. "No good deed will go unpunished." Continue to try to help Doris, but use a lighter touch. It might be more effective. In­ stead of criticizing, her. be a friend - some­ one to whom she can tum when she needs a shoulder to cry on. Form a bond with your nephew so he will feel your home is warm and welcoming. Keep in touch, no matter what. If she knows you will be there for her without judging, she will be more receptive to what you have to say. I hope, for her son’s sake, that this relationship works out. Waiting woes Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from “Confused in San Jose. Calif.,’’ who wanted to know if she should wait for “Jake.” even though he refused to set a date for the wedding. You told her to move out immediately and date others. You are ab­ solutely right. I hope she listens. I met ‘Tom" when I was 24, and decided he was the one for me. We started living to­ gether almost immediately, and after two years, he presented me with a lovely en­ gagement ring. However. I could not get him to commit to a date for the wedding. There was always some excuse. I believed him when he said we didn’t need a piece of paper to prove our love. After 10 years together. I became preg­ nant. I thought for sure we’d get married then. Tom promised to set a date as soon as the baby was bom, but he kept putting it off. Our son is now 14 years old, and I have wasted half of my life waiting for Tom to marry me. Last month, he traded me in for a newer model — a young woman in his of­ fice. That “piece of paper" may not have changed how things turned out. but legally. I would have been in a much better finan­ cial position. Our stale does not recognize common-law marriages. Please tell “Con­ fused” to move out immediately and not look back. - Learned the Hard Way. Dear Learned the Hard Way: I appreciate your words of wisdom. Nothing has more impact than advice from someone who has "been there and done that.” and you cer­ tainly have. I hope “Confused” sees this and learns from your sad experience. Stake claim Dear Ann Landers: My 19-year-old daughter. "Claire” is a sophomore in col­ lege. Claire’s father and I divorced when she was a preschooler, and my ex-husband paid child support until she turned 18.1 am now paying for her tuition, books, room and board, and miscellaneous expenses. My ex and I have always alternated years when claiming Claire as a dependent on our tax returns. However, after filing my return last month. I told my ex it is only fair that I claim Claire as a dependent from now on, since he no longer contributes toward her support. My ex says, “No way." He believes I should have saved enough from the years of support payments to cover Clair’s tu­ ition. What do you say? - Ex-Wife Out East. Dear Ex-Wife: If you are paying all of Clair’s expenses, it seems to me you are the only one entitled to claim her as a depen­ dent. However, please discuss this with an accountant or call the IRS. and get a pro­ fessional opinion. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Why live alone when you can live with us? lOoodtawn _fl(eadows TZetiiement (Jiilage tJV 1821 N. East St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 „ j? An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community A* Now Talcing Reservations * Woodlawn Meadows is pleased to offer assisted living services to those requiring various levels of assistance with activities of daily living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's disease ___________________ and other related dementias- 616-948-4921 A Leisure Using Managed Company - www leisurc-livtng.com The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. May 9. The speaker will be Gary Smith, who will talk about antique cameras. He will bring along some examples of old time photographic equip­ ment. Bill and Evelyn Lynch will be lhe hosts. The United Methodist Women’s Spring Breakfast will be held al Fellowship Hall Saturday. April 27. at nine o’clock. Rosie Hickey will cater the breakfast. The speak­ er will be David Wood, assistant pastor of Hastings First Baptist Church, who will relate experiences in New York City. Piano students of Mrs. Celia DeMond will hold their spring recital Sunday after­ noon at Lakewood UMC on M-50. The semi-annual spring rummage sale will be held at Fellowship Hall Friday. May 3. and Saturday. May 4. The same prices have been used for years. No inflation here! Retiring district superintendent Rev. John El linger will be honore^t a farewell recep­ tion Sunday. May 5. atWinity UMC on St. Joe Highway at Canal Road. Sidewalks are being replaced on a regular basis. The S&K construction company of Nashville seems to be doing most of the work. Last week's project was cn Fourth Avenue from Emerson Street north except for a few squares, which were already in good condition. This strip went all the way to the fairgrounds. Along the way. the workers removed plenty of tree roots, growth of the trees with resulting increase in the roots near the surface is the basic cause of the deterioration of the walks over the years. There will be plenty for the vil­ lage truck to pick up on its next trip around town to gather branches. Work is proceeding rapidly on lhe Quick­ Lube building on M-50 near Jordan Lake Avenue. Eight local ladies attended the spring renewal at Wesley Woods near Dowling Friday afternoon and much of Saturday. Three were from Woodland and five from Lake Odessa. Edna Crothers again was likely the most senior lady present. The program was outstanding, with two profes­ sional story-tellers giving their rendition of stories of women of the Bible. These were the stories of what may have happened between the chapters or paragraphs. Dinah, Leah. Eve and others were shown in new light. One storyteller was a Jewish lady from Detroit and the other was from Waco. Texas. She brought accents and regional patterns of speech to her stories. The food was excellent and the comradeship great. The attendance was 123. The weather was beautiful, so those attending enjoyed walks on the woodland paths and along the lake. The 25th annual CROP Walk was held Sunday, with very cool temperatures. There were several check-in posts in Fellowship Hall with a registrar from each sponsoring church or group. Sunny Fresh Foods and the National Honor Society had walkers besides those recruited by many churches. Sunny Fresh locally planned to match all pledges from their employees who walked. Then the parent company. Cargill, would match the total from company and walkers. Thus the pledges given to each Sunny Fresh employee was doubled and then quadru­ pled. Darryl Hartzler gave the kick-off greeting from the church steps to lhe assembled walkers, both human and canine. Some of the four-footed walkers were Bingo from St. Edward’s. Bailey from tlic Tromp home and Duncan. Last week’s weather gave us a jump start on spring. With temperatures which rose rapidly from the 60s to the high 80s. the trees overnight brought forth their leaves. The forsythia was in full bloom and flower­ ing quince was making a good show. Daffodils and hyacinths, windflowers and other spring flowers appeared. The waves of purple violets strewn across our lawns disappeared and lavender flowers from a stubborn weed took their place to give color to lawns. The return of birds from the south has brought big business to bird feeders. Lawn mowers could be heard any of the warm days. Clotheslines spouted laundry flapping in the breeze. Farmers were plow­ ing. This is weeks earlier than we can nor­ mally expect spring to arrive in Ionia County. More southern people have arrived home. Barb and Jack DeLaney are home, as are the Ron Ericksons. Edwin Leak is reported to have had two bypasses in his heart surgery in Arizona last week. He did not need a replacement valve, as was anticipated. Their return will be delayed until his recovery from surgery. Alexa, daughter of Delissa and John Payne, is a patient at DeVos Childrens’ Hospital in Grand Rapids with a stubborn case of pneumonia. Her paternal grandpar­ ents from Virginia came because of her serious illness. She is 10 years old. Randy and Julie VanHoof with children Casey and Allison of Zeeland were week­ end guests of the Max Deckers on their first weekend home from Florida. Andrew Coates, son of Kay and Gary, was one of three Aquinas students who held an art exhibit this week, with a reception for the artists Sunday. His parents, siblings, aunts and uncles attended, as did his mater­ nal grandparents. His grandmother. Virginia Yonkers is looking forward to shedding her metal halo in two more weeks as she recov­ ers from neuro-skeletal surgery . Lakewood Middle School has received a grant of S2.5OO for an educational project S&K Construction of Nashville is working on North Fourth Avenue sidewalks. targeting the dangers of drinking from a Michigan Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking through Prevention Network. It was announced by state Representative Gary Newell. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction has announced that it will have 300-500 feeder cattle at a special sale today. Brood cows and heifers will sell at 4 p.m. today. This is one of the extra events of the year. Others are the draft horse auctions held in February' and October. The local VFW Post will hold a chicken barbecue Saturday. May 4. from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Lake Odessa Lions Club is advertis­ ing its annual chicken barbecue for Saturday. May 18. at the beach with seating on site and an efficient take-out line. Ferris Stale University has announced some local graduates for the end of the fall semester. Among them are Donavan Shellenbarger. son of Greg of Lowry Road, and Matthew Markwart of Woodland with his bachelor of science degree in business education. He is the son of Ed and Jeanette. Donavan*s degree is in visual communica­ tion with the AAS degree. A recent mailing has come from Mrs. Carmen Stambaugh in Indiana. She is the lady who authored a book on the history of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on Darby Road, across the comer from Woodland Township’s Fry Road named for her father’s family. Her 1990 book gave in detail the history of lhe church, and the church history of many families. In the late 1880s many families left the denomination for the Church of the Brethren or later Grace Brethren churches. This book has been a source of genealogy information on many families such as Shopbell. Hoover. Klipfer, Kepner. Smith and Brovont. Her mailing gives a report on lhe dissolution of the church since lhe death of its last living member. For many years since services were held there on a regular basis, an annu­ al service was held with "Love Feast.” In summer 2001 there was a private auction of the contents of the church, including the tin tableware used for communal meals. The building and its grounds have reverted to the Bjork family, but they have ieft it untouched. The church cemetery is a few rods to the west on high ground, but it had such a high waler table, it has not had any burials for several decades. Her book listed all the burials on the grounds. She saved all lhe text on her computer so the appendix could be printed along with the original for any reorders. The book listed the baptismal place for all church members. Sometimes it was the Coldwater River. The Ionia County Womens’ Festival will be held Saturday. April 27. Late registrants pay a slightly higher fee for classes. An article in the GR Press last week related lhe story of Ronald DenBroeder. a retired banker, who has done much to per­ fect his skills in creating beautiful bowls from horizontal slices of the bole of a tree using his router and other tools. Back in 1997. he came lo Lake Odessa to cut two trees ahead of the bulldozer for the Counter Drain project in order to get wood afflicted with gall, which makes an interesting wood pattern. He later presented the homeowner with two bowls made from crabapple wood, and from gal infested plum wood. Indeed, there were interesting patterns in the grain. He now exhibits his wares at art and craft shows. He makes "bowls from boles." Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Give us a call at 945-9554 Whether you’re looking for a new home, needing to improve your existing home, or would like to refinance, Hastings City Bank has a plan for you! Stop by any of our offices for more information today! Hastings City Bank ™ Here For You Since 1886 rofc �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.April 25. 2002 - Page 9 BULLETIN BOARD I From TIM€ to TIM€ 25th Bomb Group (Ren) Association, Inc. Watton, England 1944-45 by Joyce F. Weinbrecht VOLUME 10 The story of a family in World War II: • THE SEARCH FOR UNCLE NEAL Helen Shepard Engel By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Barry County Historical Society has spent the last several months putting togeth­ er a World War II Veterans Book. This week we are featuring a final refer­ ence to Lt. C.A. Engel, the subject of our last two essays, who flew with the 25th Squadron in a British Mosquito plane, which was a wooden plane manufactured in lhe 1930s when Britain became aware of impending war. Because there was a short­ age of steel in Britain, the wooden planes were built and served quite well. There uerc many women who served in World War II. in many capacities, but there were many from Barry County who were nurses and served their country caring for the wounded, like Helen C. Shephard Engel. Helen Reigler Sheperd Engel was bom on the family farm in Freeport. Barry Coun­ ty. on Jan. 29. 1917. She was one of a set of twins, her broth­ er was Harry Reigler. Soon after her birth, her mother passed away. She was adopted by her aunt and uncle. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Shepard in Charlotte. Mich. Here she was raised by them and she attended Charlotte schools. She graduated from high school and went to nursing school. She attended Nursing Mercy College in Detroit for three years, graduating in 1938 with a registered nurse’s degree. She then went on to study further and attended surgery at St. Francis Hospital for six months at Evanston. III. Before the war. she worked in an operat­ ing room for one year. She worked as a gen­ eral duty war nurse for two and one half years. She then did six months of private duty at Mills Memorial Hospital. San Mateo. Calif.. Leila Y Post Montgomery Hospital. Battle Creek. She liked living in California and was about to go to Hawaii with another nurse friend when W'orld War 11 was declared. She entered the Army Nurses Corps on July 25, 1942. She did her basic training at Ford Ord in California. They were given basic training like the men. with long marches and shooting guns. The nurses did not need as much training as the men. but still had to know their way around the mil­ itary. All the nurses were commissioned as second lieutenants after their basic training was completed. She was then shipped to the East Coast, but in the confusion of so many troops being shipped, she missed her con­ nection in Chicago, and this missed her boat to Murmansk. She recalls “It was a good thing that we missed the boat, because all but one was sunk by German U-Boats.* In the summer of 1995. Jack Sheen received a letter asking for information about Cornealuis A. Engel, who had served with tims from the ships and planes that had been hit. Surprisingly they lost very few victims to the bums. She said that the men did not heal too well in that climate and they were sent to the United States for more treatment and recovery. She remembers nurses who were cap­ tured by the Japanese and were on the Bataan Death March. After they were released, they came through her hospital for Helen Shepard Engel on the steps of a barracks. She was then stationed at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington. D.C.. where she worked on the oncology floor. While she was there she met Eleanor Roosevelt, who was touring the hospital. Helen said Mrs. Roosevelt was a very kind and caring lady. Like most things in the military. Helen was shipped back to the west coast to be given duty in the Pacific Theater. From Cal­ ifornia she was shipped to Australia and waited there until their orders came through. She was then shipped to the Philippines, where they set up a base hospi­ tal on New Guinea. Tlic hospital was built on the ruins of a deserted native mission in the foothills of the Owen Stanley mountains in view of the waters of a tropical sea. When they got there, the whole lot of them, even the doc­ tors. had to build the hospital from scratch. They could hear the bombs dropping close to them, but they never did any damage. While she was there she treated bum vic- treatment. All the nurses gave them lipstick, cologne, etc., things that they hadn't had for years. She said they look pretty bad. She could recall visiting a rubber planta­ tion by jeep and having to carry guns for protection. They saw how the rubber was collected and then how it was processed. Because there were few women on the island the nurses were never hard up for a date. She recalls a lot of fun when they were not on duty. Also, she remembers fondly playing a softball game that John Wayne refereed. Somewhere there is a picture of him with his arm around her shoulder. She recalls talking to a soldier and asking him how long he thought the war would go on. He said not too long. He probably had knowledge of the atomic bomb. Helen was discharged from the Army on March 9. 1946. at Fort Sheridan. III., leav­ ing the Army as a captain. She was so yel­ low from taking anti-malaria drugs for three years and so thin that her aunt didn't recog­ nize her when she came home. Later, while visiting her cousin at Gun Lake, she met Neal Engel, whom she later married. They owned and operated Engclwood Campground, which they built on the farm in Bowen Mills. She continued to be a nurse until her retirement. SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD APRIL 10. 2002 All Board Members and 18 guests present Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ ings and treasurer s report. Approved First Responder Agreement with Assyria Township • Tabled the road patrolling program with Barry County Sheriffs Dept Accepted resignation of firefighter Hicks. Road work for 2002 approved Special Assessment of private portion of Stamm Rd. tabled until costs are available Approved resolution to increase sewer rates Memorandum of Understanding for M-37 comdor signed Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk (4/25) Friday, April 26", 2002 Sunday, April 28", 2002 6:30 P.M. - Official Opening Greetings, Invocation and Introductions 7:00 am. to 3:00 pm.Pancakes American Lcgion/Nashiilk Lkw Startk< at 11.00 am Bar-BQtM Chicken ■ Lkxk Cub 7:30 am. to 1:30 pmPancakes - Band Boouen 10:00 am. - 4:00 pmArt# A Crafts Maplewood School Talent Show - The official opening of the feilival is the Talent Show io be held on the wage downtown w uh Don Rasey 1726-1077) as chairman Talent Show w inners appear on the Sunday program Friday Night Special Statu4 pm ..„JMd America Shows Pay One Pnce - $1200 • 400pm - 10p.m 9:00 -11:00 p.m. 4:00 • 8:00 pm. American Legfon/NashvHle Uom Serve Pancakes at the Legion Hall Teen Dance at the Opera House Saturday, April 27", 2002 Welcome by Douglas Kehey Master of Ceremonies for lhe Weekend 7:00 am...Pancakes American Legion/Sashsille Lions 6:30 am. to 5:30 pm.Pancakes Band Boonen 10:00 am. to 7:00 p.m Arts A Crafts Maplewood School 9: 30 am. to 10:15 am. Maple VaAey Jaa Band Director Dennis Vanderhoeff 10: 15 am. to 11:00 am. kmia - Maple Va»ey . Commwdty Band Director Andn.. Mac Farland 11: 00 am.CNMns'l Paramo Theme "VrrnuNUnUe Maple Strap Goes lo - Pn>trum Subjet I to Change Church Services 11:00 a.m. Vsthoom Churtfi (Rev JN Bcwru-i 108 N VsraonMte Congragmona Churh (Rev Enc Laon) 110 S Man. VwmonMU Vermoxvee Btte Owth (Rev Dan Snvti) 250 N Man. WnncnMb Grace Ccmrtnty Crurtfi (Rev Don Roscoe) On tie tttge on Man Si - In case of ran. at tie Hgh Scnod 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm. Sunday Afternoon Special 6 Hours of Rides 812.00 12:00 pm. to 12:20 pm. 12:20 p.m to 1:00 pm. Dancers Junior High Honor Choir ‘Rockin Country- Une 1.-00 pm. to 1:30 p.m.Championship Ping-Pong Play­ offs 1:30 pm. introduce Queen A Court Arm Wrestling Taient Winners Egg Toss. Other Games the (MrmpKi.” 11: 45 am. Maple VaBey High School Choir Director Ryan Rostn Man Erin Bagpipe Band 12: 00 am. 12:30 pm. _Ciaatn Harvest Band 2X» pm.................................. .tai Parade Parade Theme "Maple Sjtntp and OU Glory- Sachnf With Tradition 3: 15 r.m to 4:15 pm.Thomapple Rivet Boys 4: lo to 4:45 pm. ---------------------- Katy DM Cloggers 4:45 pmPuff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull 5.-00 pm. (Opera House) Uttto Miss Maple Contest For more mfoonabon about th.s year's festival, please phone (517) 726-0394 or tai (517) 726-0859 | Tb* Produeur* ult* pridt In bringing you Pur* M*pU Synp b M*pU Product*. had been asked by her County's Historical Society to write an ar­ ticle a for Veterans Book. Her died when Holly was in her early twenties (1969) and he had never talked about his service in WWII. Jack wrote to several Association members and Richard Tyhurst responded with uncle had the following letter: "I first after I transferred into the 65«th Squadron at Watton in January 1943. At the time we met. he was introduced to me as someone who had bailed out of plane and survived a fall into a plowed field (near the English coast) when his parachute had faded to I remember the story, he was found by a farmer, spent about six months open in a properly. military As hospital and when he recovered was assigned to the 654th instead of back to his ori­ ginal unit (3ISth BC at Great Ashfield). During the seven months we were at Watton. I never heard him discuss the cir­ cumstances of why he had to make the jump. However, several years later, friend loaned me a book about a the “Aphrodite missions. I can tell you some de­ tails from it that night help. The Aphrodite Missions were attempts to use bombers as drones which could be flown directly into a target while carry­ ing a load of explosives, but with no crew on board. The technique to make this work was to have a single plane off and fly pilot take the it up to alti­ it up on auto-pilot tied into a radio con­ that was commanded by tude. set which was trol set an accompanying mother ship which provided the guidance to target. The original pilot out just prior to the leaving the coast of Eng­ land. It was this kind of situa­ tion that led to Engel's fall. the bailed Neal Engel shortly met Missions". Neal is listed as one of the pilots who flew some of these very secret drone As I recall, were considered that each pilot DFC each time those missions to be so risky was awarded a he flew one. Kennedy. President John older brother, was killed on one of those missions. As a navigator. I flew with Joseph Kennedy's several different pilots in the 654th, but neither my memory nor flight logs indicate either a or practice mission with Also as I remember it. of us referred to Engel by combat Neal. most the of "Casey". Good search!" Richard Col. USAF (Ret.) from Holly Steiner--! nickname luck on your Tyhurst. Lt. Footnote would like to express my appre­ ciation to Len Erickson. Dick Foster and Dick Tyhurst for the information they provided on my Uncle Neal! Bulletin Board, 25th Bomb Group Association Inc. Watton England, 1944-1945. After Neal died, she continued to operate the campground until she sold it and then she really retired. She continued to live in the house which she and Neal built on the Mill Pond in Bowen Mills. She enjoyed traveling and Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FGR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Richard L. Deming Jr. and Ruth A. Deming (original mort­ gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25, 1999, and recorded on June 28. 1999 in Liber Document #1031827 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. FSB, Assignee by an assignment dated June 25. 1999. which was recorded on June 28. 1999. in Liber document #1031828 Barry County records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 36/100 dollars ($119,656.36). including interest at NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 8.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of tne mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Default having been made tn the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on February 28 2001 with Scott E. Harris and, a single man. as Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on June 6. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ Mortgagor, and Diversified Mortgage Finance Company, as Mortgagee and recorded on March 9. 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, in as. Lots 7 and 8 of Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition — 62nd Annual VERMONTVILLE ~ Festival the 654th in 1945. His niece. Holly Steiner of Middleville. Ml. NO. 2 1996 fishing and painting. Helen Sheperd Engel died on Sept. 28. 2000. Next week: Jerome Jennings Van Matre and his World War H experience. LEGAL NOTICES Attested to by: Robert Mack, Supervisor Maple Syrup MAY 1055849, Page 1-4 and was assigned to Northpointe Bank on March 5, 2001 and the INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described to the City of Hastings. According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each lot Assignment was filed on March 9. 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined Barry. State of Michigan, in 1055850. Pages 1-2. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: April 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: and unpaid as of the date of this notice the sum of $99,228.93 inclusive of accrued interest, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 30. 2002 at 1 00 p.m at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for Barry Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200216834 Cougars Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L. Shea and Michelle L Shea (original mort­ gagors) to Novastar Mortgage. Inc., A Virginia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2000. and recorded on September 11. 2000 m Document #1049227 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The Chase Manhattan Bank, a New York Banking Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 2000. which was recorded on September 17. 2001. in Document #1066559 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX and 59/100 dollars ($103266.59), including interest at 8.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on June 6. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 15 Rods along the North line of said Section 6; thence South 36 Rods; Thence West 15 Rods to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 36 Rods to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date o* such sale Dated: April 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200126027 (5/23) Gators (5/23) County, there will be ottered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at pubic auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage together with interest rate of 17.95% percent, all allowable costs of sale and applicable attorney fees, the lands and premises m sa>d Mortgage mentioned and described as follows: Legally Described as: A parcel of land begin­ ning 150 feet South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Spnngs Township, Bairy County. Michigan, thence East to Barlow Lake 650 feet, more or less thence West 650 Feet more or less, to the West Section line, thence North along Se. ton line to the place of beginning Tax ID: 08-16-008-400-00 More Personal Care Is Coming April 30 The penod within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six months from the date of sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600.3241a; MSA 27A.324ia. m which case the redemption penod shall be th.rty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 2. 2002 Patnck Timothy Reid. II REID AND REID Attorneys for Mortgagee Business & Trade Center 200 N Washington Square Ste 400 Lansing Mchigan 48933-1384 Telephone: (517) 487-6566 (5/23) lock �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 25. 2002 Saxon soccer sets up showdown with Caledonia The varsity girls’ soccer program at Hastings is well-versed in brutal conference competition after competing in the tough O-K White. But if Saxon fans expected anything less from the O-K Gold, they’re waking up to the fact that Hastings’ new home is just as relentless. “There isn’t much difference between playing in the White or the Gold," Hastings coach Dennis Argctsinger said. “You don’t get any breaks in cither of them.” Case in point: The Fighting Scots of Caledonia, who come to town today as winners of five in a row. including a 1-0 victory over a solid South Christian squad on Tuesday. The Scots are 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the Gold, with their only loss coming on the road to perennial-power Mattawan. And they’re not even the conference fa­ vorite. State-ranked Unity Christian, a narrow 2-1 winner over Hastings on April 16. re­ mains the team to beat, but Caledonia’s rise underscores the talent throughout the Gold. Hastings (3-2-1, 1-2 in the Gold) and Caledonia lock horns today at 4 p.m. It is the first in a wicked three-game stretch for the Saxons over the next week, including Monday when they host state-ranked Gull Lake and Tuesday when they travel to South Christian. Hastings 3, Wyoming Park 2 The Saxons arc unbeaten since the loss to Unity, and they rode a barrage of shots to their first conference win on Tuesday. Hastings Debby Stevens (25) drilled this shot into the back of the Lowell net, earning congratulations from her teammates. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings' Erin Bradley (5). (Photo by Perry Hardin) "One of our objectives coming into this game was to shoot the ball more," Coach Argctsinger said. “They (the Saxons) really tried hard and kept attacking.” Hastings piled up 15 shots in the game. Erin Bradley. Jami Shilling and Margo Cooklin connected on three of them, and Jenny Shaw picked up an assist. ternoon. Hastings 1, Middleville 1 Erin Bradley's goal made sure the Sax­ ons came home from Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg with a tic in a physical nonconfercncc matchup last Friday. “(Middleville’s) game is to go straight ahead and hard.” Argctsinger said. “Our ef­ fort against them was excellent." Hastings 2, Lowell 0 Sophomore Margo Cooklin and fresh­ man Debby Stevens did the damage for the Saxons in a home win on April 18. Ste­ vens’ goal came on a breakaway, when she was able to split the Red Arrow defense straight down the middle of the field. “We played really well,” Argetsingcr said. “We were aggressive to the ball and did exactly what we were supposed to do. Not too many balls got by us all day.” Jami Shilling notched an assist on the af­ JV Report The Hastings JV girls’ soccer team scored two goals within the first three min­ utes of play and went on lo beat Wyoming Park 5-0 on Tuesday. Goals were scored by Chasity Neil, Kris­ tin Williams (two), Allison Cooney and Ev­ elyn Rappaport. Kayla Arnie and Kelsey Howell played strong defensively. The win upped the JV’s record to 2-2-1. Amateur boxing club takes hold in Hastings by Matt Cowall Candi Sarver wants to pass on her professional experience to local boxers. Sports Editor The low one-story building at 1215 North Broadway in Hastings looks like an insurance office, just like the sign says. But in the back of the building — pretty much hidden, in fact — is The Other Body Shop gym, a fairly spacious weight room that is surprisingly uncrowdcd just after work on a Monday night. And coming from one comer of the gym, where the lights arc brightest and the mu­ sic’s pumping, you can hear the unmistak­ able whap of glove on bag. You’ve found the fledgling Hastings Boxing Club, but a little bit of mystery re­ mains. Hastings native Candi Sarver, the coach/trainer at the three-month-old Club, has this explanation of why she — yes, she — picked up the sport : “I really think it’s because the firefight­ ers believed in me.” Hmm. Hold up. Better start from the be­ ginning. As it turns out, Sarver has been involved in the sport for just over four years, ever since a bet landed her in a Kalamazoo Tough woman contest back in 1998. Sarver is a volunteer firefighter, and some of her fellow snuffers were convinced she was tough enough to fight more than Crunch > TflUG . by Matt Cowall Members of the Hastings Boxing Club. Front row (from left): Santana Gonzalez, Cherie Hoaglin, Luke Edwards. Brittney Cowles. Back row: Candi Sarver. Chris Hoaglin, John Fariey, Sue McKeough, Joe Vaughn, Ben Barry, Rich Burtts. Not pictured: Jeremiah Smith. -oi .▼ . . - -QQ ' Just like the old cliche Journalism is a game of inches. Column inches. Crunch time is all the time when you’re fitting and filling papers on deadline after deadline, right down to the wire. It’s a nail biter, it’s a pressure cooker, and the bail doesn’t always bounce your way. Some weeks I can't buy a basket, but this week, my friends, is a slam dunk. The competitive juices are flowing, and this column is gonna be a barnburner. The world of sports employs more cliches than you can shake a stick at, so to speak. The only other aspect of public life that relies on them as often and as relentlessly is politics. h’s hard to tell which group plays more games. Yet sports cliches have become as entrenched as Mom and Apple Pic. At worst, most fans treat cliches as quaint and nostalgic, and at best, revere them as sage wisdom. We might groan at the inane blather of some broadcast commentators, but countless others have become icons on the strength of cliches, from Ernie Harwell (Loong gone.') to Howard Coscll (He...could...go...all...the...way...) to Keith Jackson (Whoa Nelly!) to John Madden (Boom!). Esoteric comedian Dennis Miller frustrated producers of Mon­ day Night Football because he was so u/i-clich^. and he got booted from the booth to make way for Madden and his beloved sound effects. Wc want our truisms, no matter how tired, or wc get more than a little irritated. And do I use cliches? Docs a bear do business in the woods? The clock is my enemy, and I need to give my readers their money’s worth. Cliches help me circle the wagons, maintain my composure, and rise to the occasion. Had enough yet? Sorry, but it ain’t over ‘til it’s over, or until the fat lady sings, whichever comes first. Where would I be without donnybrooks. nip-and-tuck tilts, seesaw shootouts. blow­ outs, shutouts and collapses? A sports story without cliches has no sense of urgency, no pandemonium, momentum or electricity. A quick perusal of the Internet uncovers an ironic proliferation of websites devoted to the subject, which begs the question: When do websites about cliches become dichd themselves? Wc may not have enough left in the tank to come up with an answer. If you’re still reading this, good effort. You gave 110 percent, but you’re gonna feel it in the morning. It’s time to lick your wounds, regroup, refocus and try to get things turned around be­ fore it’s too late. Just take it one day at a time. You can thank me later for all this great stuff. After all. this column and 50 cents will buy you a cup of coffee at Richie’s. Or is it 60 cents? Stick a fork in me. I’m done. See you next week. fires. They promised her a steak dinner if she entered and won the contest. She did just that, and ended up getting way more than a meal. Sarver’s interest was sparked, and she continued to train. She began competing in amateur boxing in August of *98 and com­ piled a record of 28-8, including the 125pound Michigan Gold Gloves champion­ ship in 1999. Sarver went on to finish sec­ ond at Nationals that same year, and was ranked fourth in the nation at 125 by USA Boxing. In 2000. Sarver went to Midland, Texas to compete in a tournament that showcased American Olympic hopefuls for 2004, when women’s boxing becomes an Olym­ pic sport. She took home a bronze medal, and in January 2001 she took the next step and turned pro. Sarver went 5-1 in six professional bouts, but nerve damage in her hands may cut short her meteoric career. Sarver isn’t giving up yet and hopes an operation this summer can fix the problem, but if not, she’s still hooked, and she wants to help others enjoy the sport she has grown to love. “I want to pass on lhe flame,” the fight­ ing firefighter said of the Boxing Club, and opened on Jan. 23 of this year and started with three participants. That number has surged to 14 members, ranging in age from 9 to 45 years old and split nearly evenly along gender lines. “Some come in just to stay in shape, and some are here to train and fight.” Sarver said, adding that the sport teaches disci­ pline, respect, self-control and hard work. Chris Hoaglin works the big bag. the number of people who want to carry that flame is growing. The nonorofit Club Cherie Hoaglin (left) and Santana Gonzalez run through a drill. “Boxing builds a lot of confidence," said Rich Buras, a coach at the Club and one of the members who trains for competition. “It made me who I am today." “It’s a great workout,” said Club member Sue McKeough, who agreed with other members that boxing gets an undeserved bum rap as a sport because of the high-pro­ file scandals associated with professional boxing. “You have to separate the sport from the individuals.” “People don’t understand the difference between amateur and professional boxing,” Buffis said. “Less than one percent of all (competitive) amateur boxing results in a knockout. Statistically, it’s far safer than most sports.” As for Sarver, she thinks it’s only right that she give something back to the sport that has given her so much in only four years. “I’m a better person for it,” she said. “I have more self-esteem and confidence. I am getting older, but I love to exercise. I’ve been doing sports since I was 4, and boxing has gotten me more conditioned than any other sport.” As the Club grows, it will need more equipment and more space, especially when it gathers enough resources to install a ring. Members currently pay a monthly fee to cover rent on their workout area, and the Club has attracted additional support from some local businesses, including Ap­ praisal Service Inc., Stacey Garrison DDS. Gonzalez Timber and Paul Peterson Insur­ ance. Sarver, who coaches for free and along with Burtts provided much of the existing equipment, said the Club is actively seek­ ing other sponsors and means of support. The Hastings Boxing Club practices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. Anyone who would like to know more about the Club can stop by during practice or contact Sarver at 616-945-5894. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 25. 2002 - Page 11 Panther track teams claw Comstock, set record The Delton-Kellogg varsity track teams swept Comstock on April 18 in the Pan­ thers’ home opener for the 2002 season. Jason Erb set a new school record for the boys in the pole vault, clearing 12 feet, 10 inches. The boys took 12 of 17 first places and swept the 110 high hurdles, the shot put and the high jump on the way to a 92­ 45 win. First-place finishers: Brandon Lester in the 110 high hurdles (17.40): Jamie Sprin­ ger in the shot put (42-8); Jeff Erb in the 100 dash (11.82) and 300 hurdles (42.93); Kyle Williams in the 1600 (4:55.27). 800 (2:06.78) and 3200 (10:54.79); Jake Young and Josh Barnes in the high jump (tied at 5­ 4); Kris Oglcsbee in the 200 (24.49); and Jason Erb’s record-setting effort in the pole hurdles (17.95); Josh Fisher in the shot put (41-5): Mark NcSmith in the 100 (11.85) and 200 (24.54); and Oglesbcc in the 400 (52.89). Third-place finishers: Brandon Davis in the discus (104-2); Min Ho Lee in the long jump (17-5 3/4); Clay Drewyor in the 110 high hurdles (18.70) and the 300 hurdles (48.37); Mike Kabcl in the she! put (39-1); Lester in the high jump (5-0); Derrick Hammond in the pole vault (12-0) and Bill Roberts in the 3200(11:15.94). The Delton girls scored in every event and took 13 of 16 first places in their 100­ 21 triumph over Comstock. First-place finishers: Angie Booth in the shot put (29-1); Shanna Tamminga in the long jump (14-8 1/2) and high jump (5-1); Alex Alaniz in the 100 hurdles (1933); Kristen Wilfinger in the 100 (13.72) and discus (88-3 1/2); Kortni Matteson in the 400 (1:07.5); Johanna Lungren in the 300 hurdles (58.77); and Monique Hoyle in the 800 (2:45.06). The girls also swept the 3200 relay (Johncock, Lungren. Cooper. Hoyle in vault (12-10). The boys also won the 800 relay (Jeff Erb, NcSmith, Johnson. Oglcsbee in 1:37.28) and the 400 relay (Jeff Erb. Jason Erb. Johnson. NeSmith in 46.98). Second-place finishers: Todd Champion in the discus (104-11); Young in the long jump (18-1 3/4); Jason Erb in the 110 high Saxons host Hastings Relays A The Hastings Relays were held last Sat­ urday as 13 girls’ teams and 14 beys* teams invaded Johnson Field. Lowell (63.5) out­ lasted Grand Ledge (61.5) to take first in the girls’ meet, while Grand Ledge edged Three Rivers 63-62 at the top of the boys’ standings. Niki and Lisa Noteboom scored the only points for the Saxon girls’ team, tying for sixth place in the High Jump Relay with a combined total of 9-2. The boys got points from Joel Maiville and Bruce Carpenter in the Long Jump Re­ lay (fourth at 37-5 1/4), John Bowling and Chris Donalds in the Discus Relay (fourth at 239-8). and Dan Slaughter and Joe Arens in the High Jump Relay (fifth at 11-5). South sails away with wins The South Christian track teams swept Hastings on April 18, earning a 97-40 win in the boys’ meet. Hastings’ Craig Lauric won the 110 high hurdles (17.00). Joel Gibbons took the 800 (2:12.53), and Chris Donalds won the shot put (42-4), leading a barbecue-fueled Saxon sweep of the event. Second-place finishers: Lucus Covey in the discus (110-10 1/2); Gibbons in the 1600 (5:16.63); Joel Maiville in the 400 (5537) and long jump (18-9 1/2); Zac Ful­ mer in the shot put (41-10); Joe Arens in The Hastings varsity boys’ tennis team was downed 7-1 al South Christian on April 17. The lone Saxon point came from Kyle Be 11 graph at No. 3 singles in a comcfrom-behind win over Trevor Vtnncman, 2-6,6-4 and 6-1. At 1 singles. Mike Nitz lost a close match 7-5 and 6-1. Andrew Richardson dropped another close one at 2 singles, 6-4 and 6-4, and the 1 doubles team of Josh Bemhcisel and Tom Girrbach pushed the Sailors before falling 4-6,6-4 and 6-1. The young Saxon netters traveled to Hudsonville Unity Christian on Tuesday, where the Crusaders swept the meet 8-0. At No. 3 doubles, the team of Eric Frith and Alex Larson took their match to three sets before succumbing 6-4, 4-6 and 6-2. Hastings (0-5 in the O-K Gold) hosted Wyoming Park last night, and the Saxons’ busy schedule continues today at 4 p.m. with a meet at Portland. They play in a tourney at Allegan on Saturday (8 a.m.), travel to Kenowa Hills on Monday, and host Cedar Springs next Wednesday, also at 4 p.m. . Delton soccer wins KVA opener, 4-0 Hastings’ Paul Downing. the high jump (tied at 5-10); Laurie in the 300 hurdles (44.24); and Brian Doozan in the 3200(11:43). Finishing third: Paul Downing in the 100 (11.59) and Ricky Volosky in the shot put (41-6). The Sailors outscored the girls’ team 99­ 38. “Niki Noteboom, Ashley Del.inc and Kristin Lydy had their usual solid perform- Hastings Joel Maiville. anccs,” Hastings girls’ coach Fred Hutchin­ son said. “A pleasant surprise in the long jump was Lisa Noteboom, who took second place in her first-ever long jump competi­ tion. “Freshman Sarah Walker continues lo do well in the discus. She placed third. It is so nice when freshmen can contribute points to the team like Sarah did tonight.*’ Niki Noteboom won the high jump (5-2) and 100 (13.39), Kristin Lydy won the 100 hurdles (16.97), and Ashley DcLinc fin­ ished first in the discus (98-4). Second-place finishers: DcLinc in the shot put (31-2 1/4); Erin Lahn in the 400 (1:08.81); Lydy in the 300 hurdles (51.71): and Lisa Noteboom in lhe long jump (14-4 1/2). Third-place finishers: Lisa Noteboom in the high jump (4-10); Nicole Shaw in the shot put (27-2); Sarah Walker in tl.c discus (72-8); Lydy in the long jump (13-1); Mandi Becktcl in the 200 (30.01); and Sarah Clevenger in the 3200 (14:16). Netters still seek Gold win Hastings' Lisa Noteboom The Mortgage House Offering many type* of home Ioann Delton soccer coach Paul Harter (right) talks strategy with Jessie Johncock in an eariy-season game. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) The Delton-Kellogg varsity girls’ soccer team rolled into Kalamazoo Valley Asso­ ciation play with a 4-0 squashing of Pcnnfield at home on April 18. Ashley Chilton opened the scoring for Delton off a pass from Casey Pcavcy. Angie Poteet then capitalized on a Shannah Fisher corner kick that was mishandled in front of the Pennfield net and gave the Pan­ thers a 2-0 lead. Whitney Knollenberg’s header off an­ other feed from Pcavcy made it 3-0, and Peavcy finished the scoring with a goal of her own off an assist from Fisher. Jessie Searles got the win in goal for the Panthers. On April 19, Delton traveled to Battle Creek Central, where the Bearcats handed the Panthers a 4-1 defeat. Shannah Fisher scored Delton’s only goal. Delton then opened a four-game home stand on Monday with a tough 2-0 loss to Three Rivers. In the JV game, Delton won 7-0. The Panthers (3-4-1,1-0 in the KVA) re­ nonconference rematch with Maple Valley on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Black ai Ortners in Per Purchases & Refinances FHA/VA/FmHA(Rural) Conventional & Non-conforming Construction & Land Loans a-,are For Quick. Quality Service. Call Copies Toil-frM (800) 750-5041 Hastings • 616-485-1895 13:58.39), the 800 relay (Matteson. Sin­ clair. Parmenter. S. Tamminga in 2:08.83), the 400 relay (Charron, King. Parmenter. Alaniz in 1:06.6) and the 1600 relay (Par­ menter. Witfinger, Tamminga. Hoyle in 4:35.86). Second-place finishers: Alaniz in the long jump (14 1/4); Lungren in the 100 hurdles (20.86); Sam Cary in the 100 (14.58); Katie Johncock in lhe 1600 (6:32.14); Wilfinger in the 400 (1:10.02); Katie Parmenter in the high jump (4-8); Ashley King in the 300 hurdles (1:06.3); Angie Booth in the discus (86-9): Jessie Sinclair in lhe 200 (31.77); and Lauren Cooper in the 3200 (13:29.93). Third-place finishers: Matteson in the shot put (24-3); King in the 100 hurdles (21.49); Lungren in the 1600 (6:37.82); Cary in the discus (71-2): and Nicole Cleven in the 200(32.15). The track teams travel to Otsego on Fri­ day for a 5 p.m. meet. They’ll host Paw Paw on Monday and go to GalesburgAugusta on Wednesday, with both of those meets beginning at 4:30 p.m. Mort sage Consultant More Professional Care Is Coming April 30 Copes everydayat PRINT PLUS PROGRAM DIRECTOR Hastings linksters top Cedar Kristie Welton earned medalist honors with a 48 to lead the Hastings varsity girls’ golf team to a 25-stroke victory over Cedar Springs at the Hastings Country Club on Tuesday. The Saxons shot a team score of 231 to Cedar’s 256. Courtney Oakland came in with a 56. followed by Jill Jolley (61), Kristin Beckwith (66), Olivia Part (68) and Hillary Hutchins (71). Rita Klein carded a 57 to lead the Redhawks. Hastings is scheduled to play in a tourna­ ment at Jenison on Saturday. The Saxons then golf at Wayland on Tuesday. Caledonia cruising through Gold Caledonia’s varsity golf team followed up a first-place finish at the O-K Gold Jam­ boree vith a 174-224 dual match win over Hastings on April 18 at Briarwood. Kristie Welton’s round of 53 led the Sax­ ons. Jill Jolley was two strokes behind at 55. Courtney Oakland shot a 57 for Hast­ ings. followed by Olivia Parc (59). Kristin Beckwith (73) and Leah Wood (80). Amy Jo Leatherman carded a 39 to pace the Scots. Lauri Leatherman was a stroke back at 40, followed by Katie Leatherman (47). Kelli Leatherman (48). Jenny Work­ man (54) and Erin Samuels (58). Barry and Eaton County CASA for Kids. Inc. seeks Director for dual county advocacy program. Responsibilities include: • Supervision and coordination of volunteer program provid­ ing services to abused and neglected children. • Degree preferred with demonstrated skills in fiscal manage­ ment. • Resource development • Agency and program planning • Public relations • Previous expedience working with volunteers and knowl­ edge of child abuse and neglect issues desirable. Send resume and salary requirements by May 7, 2002 to: CASA For Kids, Inc. Attn:L Search Committee B HASTINGS QUICK LUBE 815 W. State Street " Across from K-Mart The intelligent oil. Ph. 948-9542 Dm Mdliiert oil. 430 Barfield Drive. Hastings. MI 49058 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLU­ TION ESTABLISHING A BROWNFIELD REDE­ VELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 381 OF THE PUB­ LIC ACTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN OF 1996. AS AMENDED PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing shall be held before the Board of commissioners of the County of Barry on May 14. 2002. at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Chamber at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. on the adoption of a pro­ posed resolution establishing a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the County of Barry pur­ suant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act. being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended. TRAN NY FLUSH DIFFERENTIAL FLUSH Plus tax Plus tax $5995 Get Your Car Serviced and Wash in About 15 Minutes nW ESTATE The intallipent oil. RADIATOR FLUSH $3995 Plus tax OH AND FILTER CHANGE Plus tax Fast & Friendly Service i Also Get a Rebate from Quaker State with the Purchase of Quaker State Oil w The Intelligent oil. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apnl 25. 2002 Hastings drops two in conference play, Aspinall injured more strikeouts. “In the first game, we saw that Marshall was going to struggle on the mound, and that meant we had an opportunity to experi­ ment a bit in the second game." Coach Buehler said. "Wc lost (senior third base­ man and co-captain) Angie Aspinall with a broken leg against South Christian and needed to find out some possible options for who can best play her position. When you play just about every night, there are few practices left to work things like this out." State-ranked Unity Christian handed the Hastings varsity softball team its second O­ K Gold defeat of the season on Monday, 8­ 0. Hastings (10-5, 0-2 in the Gold) man­ aged only one hit by Tiffany Howell as Crusader pitching notched 16 strikeouts. Abbie Allerding took the loss, giving up eight runs with nine strikeouts. The Lady Saxons hosted Caledonia last night. They host Wyoming Park on Friday at 4 p.m., play a tourney at Hamilton on Saturday, go to Sparta on Monday and host Wayland next Wednesday. South Christian 4, Hastings 3 The Saxons lost their league opener to South Christian on April 17. "We had a 1-0 lead going into the fifth and blew it," Coach Buehler said. "I told the kids that I planned on switching pitch­ ers at some point in the game. 1 was wait­ ing until (South) seemed to get comfortable against our starter. I made the switch but the defense gave up four errors and we’ll never know how it couid have played out." When the fifth inning was over, South had a 4-1 lead. The Saxons rallied in the sixth for two runs, but had the tying run thrown out at the plate after a passed ball, stranding the go-ahead ran at third. Neither team scored in the seventh. Dianna VanBoven hit a single, and catcher Heather Krebs had a triple. Pitcher Amber Thomas took the loss. Softball sweeps Marshal) Hastings took two games from Marshall last Friday. The Saxons mercied Marshall 11-0 in the first game behind the pitching of Abbie Al­ leging, who struck out 10. Hitting was a team effort as everyone contributed, and the Saxons didn’t commit any errors. Allerding came into the second game in relief and notched her second win of the af­ ternoon in a 9-7 final. Exceptional hitting performances for the Saxons were turned in by Emily Martin with a triple and a double in the second game. Tiffany Howell with a double. Heather Krebs with a triple, Alexis Powell with a double and a single, and Amber Thomas with a double and a single. Thomas struck out eight with five errors behind her while Allerding added four Errors undermine baseball squad Poor defense continues to cripple the Hastings varsity baseball team as three er­ rors led to five unearned runs in a 10-3 loss to Unity Christian on Tuesday. Adam Reil (3-2) pitched well but didn’t get the support he needed in the field. Eric Carpenter (RBI), Joe Keller (RBI) and Dus­ tin Bowman had base hits for the Saxons. Hastings (4-8, 1-1 in lhe O-K Gold) hosted Caledonia last night. The Saxons host Wyoming Park on Friday at 4 p.m., go to Sparta on Monday and host Wayland next Wednesday. Eric Carpenter and Shilling (three RBIs) with three hits each. Dustin Bowman (two RBIs) and Aaron Snider (double, RBI) had two hits apiece, and Reil had a double and two RBIs. “The kids showed a lot of heart and never gave up,” Coach Evans said. “For us to not play well and still get the win was important. We have to remember (to take it) one out at a time.” JV Report Marshall mash Marshall roughed up the Saxons in Hast­ ings last Friday, sweeping a doublcheadcr 12-0 and 16-0. Hastings committed three costly errors in Game 1, opening the door for five unearned runs. Brandon Burke (0-3) took the loss, surrendering seven earned runs on eight hits and three walks with three strikeouts. Jeremy Shilling pitched the fifth inning in relief, striking out one. walking one and giving up one hit. Eli Schmidt had a triple and Shilling and Brian DeVries each had a single to account for Hastings’ three base hits. Things went from bad to worse in Game 2 as the Saxons were pounded 16-0 and held without a hit in the three innings of play. Chris Rounds (0-1) was saddled with the loss as Saxon pitchers allowed 11 walks to set the table for Marshall’s hitters. “Mentally, we were not ready to play to­ day,” Hastings coach Marsh Evans said. “We had a lot of games this week and that took its toll. We didn't play with much en­ thusiasm." Hastings’ Dustin Bowman. the sixth inning, the Saxons scored — what else — six more runs. David Wilson laid down a squeeze bunt to score Joey Keller and send Hastings on its way. Jeremy Shil­ ling and Adam Reil delivered back-to-back run-scoring hits in the rally. Two Saxon errors in the bottom of the inning helped the Sailors answer with four runs of their own, but starting pitcher Reil was able to close the door from there on out. Reil (3-1) turned in another gritty per­ formance on the mound, going the distance with six hits, six earned runs and five walks against four strikeouts. Hastings had 11 hits in the game, led by Saxons win Gold opener Hastings opened O-K Gold play with a wild 12-10 win at South Christian on April 17. With the score tied at 6-6 in the top of Hastings grad and Hope College senior Lakewood grad Brian Reed and partner Dave Swan posted a 7-5,7-5 victory at No. 1 doubles for the Albion College men’s tennis team against Calvin College. The Britons lost the meet, however, 6-3. Matt Bradley split his tennis matches at No. 4 singles last week for the Flying Dutchmen, leaving his season record at 9-5. Hope is 8-7 overall and 2-0 in the MIAA. Nathan Dorn. 27, of Delton, broke the Hastings' Emily Martin. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Get Ready for Spring Fishing Michigan Streams and Lakes Stream MAP CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. 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Thi« new 4-foot-by-4-fooI Amendment to Article 20, Section 1042009(B) Article 20. Section 104.2009(B) is hereby replaced and to read as foltows B. Detached accessory buddings in lhe R-1, R-2 and R-3 color map shows virtually all of lhe 35.000 miles of Michigan Residential Zone Districts shall not be located closer than fifteen I------- ------- streams & lakes. RAVE REVIEWS ■It is amazingly detailed and names some creeks in the Mohawk Valley that can't even be found on topographic maps' —John Pitarres. OBSERVER-DISPATCH. Utica The few remaining dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman s course record at the seventh-annual Arbor Dash 5K ran at Leila Arboretum in Battle Creek on April 20. Dorn set a new course record with a time of 15:30. It was Dorn’s first time running in the event, which is an annual fundraiser for the Leila Arboretum Society. requirement to five (5) feet provided that the Zoning River...thousands of miles of streams, lakes and rivers on both the upper and lower year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor. (c) Existing planed lakefront tots may reduce the side tot line AuSable River to al! of the Great Lakes tributaries lo lhe Here Marquette Pennsylvania anglers as the 'Lost Stream Map.' Article 18. Section 104.1800 is hereby amended by the addi­ tion of footnote (c)toread as foltows walers. Now. with this map you can find hidden streams and lakes. Tin STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN SECTION I Amendment to Article 18, Section 104.1800 Hastings* JV baseball team lost at Mar­ shall 5-2 and 7-6. Hastings took a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth in Game 1, but Marshal) came back to tic it in the bottom of the inning and added three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Caleb Case and Adam Case (RBI) each had a hit for the Saxons, and Justin Pratt had the other RBI. In Game 2, the Saxons took an early 3-0 lead, lost it, then battled back to tic it at 6-6 in the seventh before losing 7-6 in eight in­ nings. Getting hits were Tom Rowse (RBI), Scott Larsen (two RBIs). Jake Tuthill (dou­ ble), Joey Aspinall and Adam Case. The JV won its first game in the O-K Gold 12-5 over South Christian. The Saxons took a 6-0 lead in the first inning and had an answer for every Sailor charge, adding runs in the second, third and sixth innings. Joey Aspinall earned the win on the mound, allowing three earned runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out two. The Hastings attack was led by Justin Pratt (single, two doubles, three RBIs), Aspinall (two singles, double, three RBIs) and Scott Redman (single, double, three RBIs. stolen base). Scott Larsen (stolen base). Cody Knickerbocker (RBI). Drew Bowman (triple, RBI), Caleb Case (RBI) and Adam Case each had a hit. ‘If you're looking for the most definitive maps ever created depicting ever/ single creek, nvef. stream, pond and take then Professor Higbee's Stream Maps are without question FREE GUIDEBOOK WITH ALL MAPS Pinpoint the best fishing in Michigan with this valuable guide. Easily locate over 5,000 streams and lakes shown on the Stream Map both alphabetically and geographically Your map and guidebook will take you to the top 443 select fishing waters-select waters tor 14 species of gamefish [‘‘"ORDERYOUFfCOLOKSTREAM PRIORITY MAIL NCLUDED ___ U t FT tiy I n ROLLED rewi I'--’- pal S24 45ea ____ u r ri 0,in FOLDED rrucniKCTjr pa: S344Sea ___ a I FT p, 4 n LAmAI'P wn pesuj! car $44 45ea It is in showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map ■ such a treasure to the fisherman.' —Joe Gordon. TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT. Johnstown 4 declared by a Co .rt to be invalid for any reason, such declara­ tion shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication after adoption. AH Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance win be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Township Hall on May 9. 2002, commencing al 7:30 p.m. This netee is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans Wrth Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio uch nouo rawuiw uw siwvtc ■) * surer stonxa us the finest." —Howard Brant. THE NEWARK STAR­ LEDGER SECTION m SEVERABILITY Should any sec "ton, clause or provtston of the Ordinance be herewith are hereby repealed ; AvaUtte rofted or fewed ALSO AYALABLE n heavy gauge ; LIFETIME GUARANTEED, gtass-kxe deaHamnafeon wnte-on wipe• off surface wtfi trass eyelets tor easy hangng ' (15) feet from the real tot line All other zone districts must meet the rear yard requirements listed in Article XVIII. For the best color film processing around the exp< at... tapes of prmled materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at tne meeting'heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with cfisatNhties requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ Ui _ tact the Rutland Charter Township by wnting or calling the win Township All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid J-AD GRAPHICS P.O. Box 188 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance Located in the grey bant at; J-Ad Graphics Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-2194 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 ( �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 25. 2002 - Page 13 YOUTH TRACK The Hastings Middle School girls’ track team beat Wayland 76-52 on April 18. First-place finishers for HMS: Hillary Ranguctte. Deanna Hill (three times), Tasia Thompson (twice), Jamie VanBoven (twice), Renee Wincgar, Danielle Oakland. Natalie Pennington. Ashley Elzinga and Sheila Carpenter. Second places: Natalie Pennington, Lau­ ric Azevedo. Kayla Angeletti. Jodi Jolley, Sheila Carpenter and Katie Kendall. Third places: Ashley E'zinga, Kim VanNockcr, Jodi Jolley, Farren Gibson, Krystal Pond, Rachel Iler. Shana Batdorff and Hil­ lary Ranguctte. Youth wrestling Members of the Hastings Wrestling Club faired well at recent tournaments. Max and Mickey Pelfrey earned first places at the AAU State Championships, while their brother Paul placed third. Kevin Schantz, Tony Zalewski, Rusty Burgdorf, Austin Endsley, Steve Case and Brian Zalewski all took home medals by placing in the top four in area tournaments. New Friend of Court facility gets more funds by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved an increase of $20,103 for lhe County Friend of the Court renovation project that is expected to be completed around the end of May. The county is remodeling lhe former City Hall building for the Friend of the Court, which needs larger and more mod­ em facilities than it currently has in the County Annex building. The change order with contractor GatesIreland. Inc. of Coldwater includes $4,900 to stain and/or paint all interior window frames and sills, $3,500 for a handicap door actuator with a push plate. $2,331 to re-in­ stall an SBC-Amcritech terminal and cable that has been cut, $2,208 for a bullet resis­ tant panel in the reception area and $1,525 for a gale at the lop of the stairs leading to a maintenance area. The total proposed contract with the firm is now $606,781.23. The original contract LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Some 528 wrestlers competed at the Delton Freestyle Tournament on April 19­ 20. Delton Freestyle placers: Tyler Kitlcy 1st, Christopher Newman 1st, Shane Miller 1st. Zacharcy Lcinaar 1st, Austin Storm 3rd. Justin Bowers 2nd, Pat­ rick Fales 1st. Matt Loveland 2nd, Mark Loveland 3rd, Joseph Garrison 2nd, Quinn DeBolt 4th, Alex Bork 4th, Mitchell Dequesne 1st, Billy Bourdo 2nd, Jason Broad­ hurst 3rd, Eric Ryan 1st. OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham. AKA David G. Wickham, and Jrfl Wickham. AKA JiM A. Wickham H/W and Mane Atta Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comenca Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1999. and recorded on May 22, 2000 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 34/100 dol­ lars ($164255 34). mdudmg interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 9. 2GG2. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are Anyone interested in entering a team in the YMCA’s adult women's softball league must complete an application and submit their entry fee to the YMCA no later than May 15. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. described as The West 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated March 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. BOWLING SCORES Monday Mixers Dewey's Auto Body 82; Tracy’s Day Care 77.5; Freeport Body Shop 74; Rowdie Giris 73J; B & R Testing 69.5; Ball Busters 65; Hastings Bowl 61; Gutter Gals 55.5; Girrbach's 52. High Games & Series - S. SMith 153­ 410; H. Service 173-490; D. Larsen 171­ 461; M Hansen 172; D. Kelley 177; M. Vents 170-409; D Fechncr 152-373; A. Larsen 183; S. Lancaster 188-510; M. Wriland 190-500; K. Klinkhammer 159­ 419; R. Hawkins 145. Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 75.5-44.5;Hamilton Excavating 65-55; Bennett Industries 63­ 57; Railroad Street Mill 55.5-64.5; Kent Oil & Propane 55-65; Carlton Center Bulldozing 46-74. Good Games and Series - S. Drake 168; L. Dawe 159-436; J. Doster 170; K. Doster 131; D. Snyder 209-570; T. Christopher 182-510; G. Potter 168; P. Britten 162-434; K. Fowler 220-532; J. Hamilton 185-510; E. Ulrich 186; B. Hathaway 168; N. Goggins 152-416; S. Merrill 169-487. Thursday Mixed Three Fools 86 1/2; Threesome 75 1/2; Who's Up 73 1/2; Hastings Bowl 71; Brown and Sons 65; King Pins 62 1/2; Middle Lakers 61; Just Us 55; Twcety & the Gang 55. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Mugridge 247-610. M. Lawson 187-500; C. Haywood 176-497; D. Hard 117-273; K. De Vault 198; J.R. Haynes 170. B. Akers 169. Women's Good Games and Series - S. VandenBurg 214-582; F. Haynes 192-533; M. Hodges 208-530; H. Service 176-481; O. Gillons 160-448; J. Rablev 148-417; L. Miller 168-416; E. Gillespie' 116-277; S. McKee 231; L. McClelland 150; S. Brown 150. S. Lambert 144; S. Teunessen 144; V. Brown 139; B. Hard 125. Tuesday Trios Cook Jackson 7 i.5-48.5; Trouble 70.5­ 49.5; Need Help 68-52; Kenny Lee Builders 67.5-52.5; CBBC 65-55; Shirley's Chuckwagon 59.5-60.5; Seebers Auto Body 58-62; 3 Blind Mice 50-70; 3 Fates 47-73; Hastings Bow l 43-77. High Games and Series - R. Miller 176; S. VandenBurg 194-556; C. Thay er 157; M. Slater 155; P. Ranies 202-505; V. Green 185; JJ Phillips 177; D. Seeber 173; J. Rice 189; P. Cogswell 166; D. Harding 159; D. James 170; S. Pennington 178; S. Zalewski 169; W. Main 161; B. Hayes 164. was $542,067. The state is reimbursing 66 percent of the cost of the renovation over a 50 year period. During public comment. Jim Alden of Delton said change orders arc lhe way a company makes up for low bids. •Those change orders...should have been looked at spec time when you did the origi­ nal specs. For somebody to cut a cable and have lo pay $2,000 for it...that is not good business." he said. County Administrator Brown said “wc believe during the demolition the cable was cut..." Some of the extra costs were for roof steel that the architects hadn’t anticipated. During renovation, it was discovered that some areas had been braced with wood, which was rotting. Regarding push plates for door openers. Brown said the county plans to retrofit all other doors with lhe push plates to accom­ modate the handicapped, noting that it’s cumbersome to manually open the doors if a person is using crutches or a wheelchair. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe •200015520 Hawks (4/25) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by STEVEN R SAMMON and LORETTA VAGLICA, both single persons of 7695 Coats Grove Road. Woodland. Ml 48897. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC dfo/a/ THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 19th of August. 1996. and recorded in lhe office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and Stale of Michigan, on the 29h day of August. 1996 in Uber 671, Page 76. Barry County Records, sard Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under tM Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1996. Senes 1996-C, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Eight & 38/100 ($60,948.38). and no sutt or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part there©*. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is heW). of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the ’'mount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.200% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robbie Depalma and Alice Depalma (original mort­ gagors) lo Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 14. 2001. and recorded on June 5. 2001 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated December 21. 2001, which was recorded on March 11. 2002, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT and 64/100 dollars ($78,668.64). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m.; on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Ten rods square off the Northeast comer of Northeast 1/4 of section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of sucn sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 4. 20C-2 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 FHe *200132722 Gators (5/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR At TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USEE FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lombard (original mortgagors) to MG Investments. Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 12. 1999, and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne National Association, f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 11. 1999. which was recorded on October 12. 1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 01/100 dollars ($86,210.01), including interest at 15.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, are and the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of par­ Margaret A. Harrison unrecorded Plat described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of desenbed as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 7 West for a piace of begin­ ning. thence North 216 feet, thence West 472 feet, thence South 216 feet, thence East 472 feet to the place of beginning During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated 4/16/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK PC. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W B<g Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) More Progressive Care Is Coming April 30 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF and also any sum or sums which may be paid by County of Barry and State of Michigan, and jofessional, progressive CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND desenbed as: Parcel “O' of the cel of land situated in the Township of Woodland. SERVICES Russell W. Harrison and Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Lang Road: thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the Southline of said Section 36: thence West 330 feet more or less, along said Section line to the Place of Beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated April 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Raptors 243-593-1305 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe *200016840 Raptors THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION | • OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2002-82 An Ordinance to regulate licensing and control of assemblages of large numbers of people in excess of those normally drawing upon the health, sanitation, fire, police, transportation, utihty and other public servic­ es regularly provided in the Township. Tile. Sec. 1.1. Township Outdoor Assembly Ordinance. Purpose. Sec. 1.2. The regulation, licensing and control of assemblages of large numbers of people. Authority. Sec. 1.3. Enacted pursuant to Act 246 of Public Acts of 1945. Definitions. Sec 2. a. "Outdoor Assembly' means any event attended by more than 250 attendants but less than 2.500 attendants, all or any part of which includes a theatrical exhibition, public show, display, entertain­ ment. amusement or other exhibition but does not mean: 1 An event sponsored by a governmental unit or 2 A use incidental to a residential use such as a wedding reception, open house, family reunion or other familial events 3. An event held entirely within an enclosed and covered structure. 4. An event held at the Barry County Fairgrounds. 5. An event conducted at a commercially/recrealionally zoned property. 6. A temporary outdoor assembly conducted by a church or school. b. "Person” means any natural, partnership, corporation, association or organization. c. "Sponsor" means any person who organizes, promotes or conducts an outdoor assembly. (J. 'Attendant" means any person who obtains admission to an outdoor assembly. e. "Licensee' means any person to whom a license is issued pursuant to this Ordinance License required. Sec. 3. A person shall not conduct an ciHoor assembly unless he shall have first made application for and obtained a license for each such assembly. Application lor license. Sec. 4. Application must be made 90 days prior to date J the proposed assembly including a $500 fee. The application shall include the following. a. The name. age. residence and address of lhe person making application. b. A statement of the kind, character and type of proposed assembly. c. The address, legal description and proof of ownership oi lhe site. d. The dates and hours during which the proposed assembly is to be conducted. e. An estimate of the maximum number of attendants expected. Explanation of plans. Sec. 5. Each application shall be accompanied by a detailed explanation, including drawings and diagrams to provide lor the following: a. Police and fire protection. b. Food and water supply and facilities. c. Health and sanitation facilities. d. Medical facilities and services. e. Vehicle access and parking facilities. f. Camping and trailer facilities. g. I’lumination facilities. h. Communications facilities. I. Noise control and abatement. j Facilities for clean up and waste disposal. k. Insurance and bonding arrangements. In addition, the application shall be accompanied by a map or maps of the overall site of the proposed assembly. Review and Investigation. Sec. 6. On receipt by the clerk. The officers and officials of the Township shall review and investigate the application and within 20 days of receipt thereof shall report their findings. Notice of Public Hearing. Sec. 7. The Township shafl schedule a public hearing within 45 days of the filing of the complete application. The notice of public hearing shall be published and mailed ten (10) days prior to hearing all residents within 300. Issuance and denial. Sec. 8. Within 60 days of filing of the application, the township board shall issue, set conditions prerequisite lo lhe issuance of. or deny a license. Conditions for denial. Sec. 9. A license may be derued if: l. The applicant fails to comply with the Ordinance, or with conditions imposed pursuant thereto. 2. The applicant has knowingly made a false or misleading statement. Information required lo be on license; posting requirement. Sec 10 The name and address of the licens­ ee. the kind and location of the assembly, the maximum number of attendants permissible, the duration of the license. Processing requirements for application. Sec. 11. In processing an application, the township board shall, as a minimum, require the review of and compliance with the Ordinance and state or county health provisions regarding. a Security Personnel b Water Facilities, c. Restroom Facilities. d. Food Service, e Medical Facilities. I. Liquid Waste Disposal, g Solid Waste Disposal, h. Public Bathing Beaches, i. Public Swimming Pools and/or Hot Tubs. |. Access and Traffic Control, k Parking. I Camping and Trailer Parking, m. IPummabon. n. Insurance. S1.000.000/S400.000. o. Bonding. S50.000.00. p. Fire Protection, q. Sound-producing Equipment not be a nuisance, r. Fencing as required, s Communications. I Miscellaneous. The township board may Impose, prior to the issuance ot a license, any other conditions) reasonably calculated to protect the health, safety, welfare and property ol attendants or of citizens of the township. Revocation. Sec. 12. The township board may revoke a license whenever the licensee neglects or refuses to fully comply with the Ordinance. Violations. Sec 13. it shall be unlawful to. a. Promote or sell tickets to or operate an assembly without first a license. b. Conduct an assembly in such a manner as to create nuisance. C Conduct or permit any obscene. d. Permit any person create a disturbance by obscene or disorderly conduct e. Permit any person to unlawfully consume or sell intoxicating liquor. I. Permit any person to unlawfully use. sell or possess any narcotics. g. Failure to secure a license as required herein and/or failure io abide by the terms of a license issued constitutes a violation of this Ordinance. SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any rea­ son. such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. SECTION IV-EFFECTIVE DATE (5/2) Whatever the occasion... Give the gift ofmemories from their hometown, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lhe following is a summary of the Ordinance which was adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on April 10.2002. This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after final publication, after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the fuP text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted in the follow­ ing places within the Township for public inspection. 1 Northview Grocery. 2169 W M-43 Hwy . Hastings. Ml 49058 2. Barry County Road Commission. 1725 W. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings, Ml 49058. 3 Kellogg Community College. 2950 W M-179 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 4 Green Street Vetennary Clinic. 1420 W Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058. 5 DAS Machine Repair. 874 N M-37 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 6. Office of the Township Clerk. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 This notice is posted m compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Robin McKanna. Cleric Rulland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (618) 948-Z194 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 25. 2002 Man flees police, crashes car behind KCC HASTINGS — An I8-year-old Grand Rapids man who fled police April 18 crashed the car he was driving into small trees over an embankment behind Kellogg Community College at about 10:30 p.m. The incident began when Deputy Barry Brandt noticed the car we>!bound on State Street pass the entrance to the Sheriffs Of­ fice. Brandt was eight car lengths behind the car when he noticed it weaving back and forth across the center line and fog line, he reported. When the driver failed to stop for Brandt's overhead lights and siren, the pur­ suit continued past the Citgo gas station to­ ward lhe college on M-179, he reported. “The car turned into the KCC parking lot and accelerated on the curve and entered the lawn." said Brandt. “It traveled cast on the lawn located behind the college. I con­ tinued through the parking lot and lost sight of it." By the time Brandt parked the patrol car and rounded the building, the car had gone over an embankment and struck a couple of small trees, he said. "The driver had fled.” he said. Michigan State Police Trooper Phil McNabnay found the suspect, Mark Ash­ down. and a foot chase ensued, ending when the man fell to the ground. “The subject had fallen and was trying to get back up and was taken down by Trooper (John) Hofmeister,” reported Brandt. McNabnay suffered a cut to his finger, while Hofmeister suffered a bruised fore­ arm, he reported. Ashdown was arrested for third degree fleeing and eluding, operating under the in­ fluence and driving with no license, never applied. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $4,000 bond. Chase leads to methamphetamine arrest of 21-yr. old BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Richland man suspected of selling metham­ phetamine to a Comstock teen on Hickory Road near Kellogg School Road April 19 was arrested on multiple charges after lead­ ing police on a foot chase and fighting with the officers. Dustin Harvath is lodged in the Barry County Jail on $1,500 bond on one count of delivery and manufacture of methampheta­ mine, one count of tampering with evi­ dence. one count of resisting and obstruct­ ing police and one count of driving on a suspended license, second offense. Police became involved when they in­ vestigated a vehicle stopped at the intersec­ tion and found methamphetamine in the passenger’s possession. “He claimed the driver of a second vehi­ cle is who he bought it from,” said police. “He told the officers that Harvath was probably on his way to the residence of the driver." Troopers located Harvath’s vehicle al that home and were let inside by the home­ owner. When officers located Harvath hid­ ing inside, he fled through a rear door and ran cast on Hickory Road, around another house, a pool and a fence while refusing to comply with the officers’ orders to stop, ac­ cording to troopers. “He was caught, (pepper) sprayed and handcuffed.” said police. Troopers were assisted by the Barry and Prairieville townships police departments. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for April from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Carson Letot. Jesse Lemon, Ellen Frey. Alex Neil and Isaak Ramsey, shown with Principal Karasinski. Star Elementary’s Young Citizens of the Month for March, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Mitchell Borden and Spencer Rhodes, shown with teacher Dawn Secord. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of fre Month accolades for April are Adam Hodges and Nick Eaton, with teacher Alice Gergen. Central Elementary’s Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Haley Prater, Zack Uoyd and Tom Kenfield, with teacher John Merritt. Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month named for April The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ot the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Rachael Zalewski and Kaitlyn Semler, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Carmen Burlingame, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk and Principal Mary Vliek, is Young Citizen of the Month for April from Pleasantview Elementary School. 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax eiS-94S-OS24 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUN.. APRIL 28" • 2-4 PM SUH.. APRIL 28™ • 2-4 PM SUN . APRIL 28™ • 2-4 PM Or Fro#n Court Mouw downtown Hjst-ngt South on Brojctway to East on Crr*n St. to Or U43 sort* anc LKt 0< KBbngi v west o' wooctjne to worth 114. nm v warn- ci to 612 GREEN ST. • HASTINGS 6201 MARTIN RO. • WOODLAND NEW LISTING FIVE BEDROOMS Alyssa Mills. Stephen Haynes and Joe Sleevi. shown here with teacher Diane Brighton, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citi­ zens of the Month for April at St. Rose School. 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French doors to den muse room, French doors to home office. tamry room with fireplace, master suite with jacuzzi Per go entry han off wraparound porch, 2 car garage. 3^- country acres off paved road, most ma?or appliances stay and possession at dose Bordered by 100* acre w*Me reserve New List Price $189.900 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION WW-018 - Lakewood Schools - 2 bedroom or­ der block. 600 sq ft home cottage with 83'Jordan Lake/Tupper Lake channel frontage, village watet sewer. laundry, paved road and driveway, new 10x16’ shed with loft, privacy fencing, stove and refrigerator, tarrtfe starter, retirement recre­ ational. investment, or rental property Motivated seller and priced $4 000 tess than professional appraisal at 559.000 COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) ILR Horticulture group to meet The Horticulture Discussion Group of the Institute for Learning in Retirement will meet from i to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center. Master Gardener Patricia Johns will lead a discussion about spring garden preparation, bulb planting and care, and family gardening memories. Passing down family stories about gar­ dening by grandparents and parents is an important part of family experience with the day’s topic and with tlieir family's gar­ dening stories to share. The topic planned for June is water gar­ dening. and techniques of creating water features as a part of a garden. For further information, phone 948-2347 or 795-2042. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 25. 2002 - Page 15 Hastings High School HONOR ROLL (Third Marking Period, which ended March 15) Seniors High Honors (35-4.0) — "Samantha Al­ lerding, "Robert Baker. Darrell Barnum. "Amanda Bechlcr. "Carrie Bolthouse, Re­ becca Brisboe, Stephanie Buck, "Brandon Burke, Scott Conrad, Jennifer Cottrell, Stephanie Courtright, Kristie Daniels, Ash­ ley Dcline, Nicole Doozan, "Roberta Earl, Angela Eggers. Chelsea Evans, Kelli Flohr, Jacob Friddlc, "Carl Furrow, "Noemi Garza, Tonya Hammett, "Kyle Hess, Kara Hill, "Melissa Hutchings, "Justin H Jchins, Jana Jackson, Jonathan Kendall, Heather Krebs, Molly Kruko. Emily Martin, Leslie McKay, Kcli Misak, "Elizabeth Nida, Mi­ chael Nitz, "Jason O'Heran, Lindsay Over- mire, "Mark Peake, Cory Pettengill, Alexis Powell. Andrew Price. "Nathan Pufpaff, Jessica Roush. Jennifer Schwartz. William Sempf. Jessica Storm. "Kristen Straube. Jesse Sweeney. Josef Swinkunas. "Tyler Tossava. "Dianna Vanbovcn. "Lucas War­ ren, Brenda Westfall. Andrew Whiting, "Ryan Wincbrenncr. "Erin Woodley and Amanda Zalewski. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Amy Abbott. Erin Bradley, Laura Dickinson, Christopher Donalds. Sarah Haines, Matthew Hayes, Kate Martisius, Lynn Mccallum, David Miller. Rachel Newton. Douglas Poll. Dan­ ielle Price, Christopher Rcmley. Jeremy Shilling, Emily Smith, Samantha Smith. Nicholas Taylor. Zsofia Toporczy. Sara Wank and Kevin Williams. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Kyle Bellgraph. Adam Carroll, Michael Case, Brad Currier, Kristi Guide!. Joseph Keller. Victoria Mahmat, James Medeiros and Guy Pedersen. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Laurence Adrianson, Molly Alderson. Christopcr Arm­ strong, Megan Avery. Jared Bell. June Biship. Casey Borror-Huisman. Lucas Brehm. Casey Cady. "Brent Chappelow. Eliza Chccscman. Brittney Dobbins, Paul Hastings Middle School HONOR ROLL Eighth Grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0 grade point av­ erage) — Kaylyn Armstrong, Brandon Aspinall. Lauren Azevedo", Joclcnc Bar­ rett, Jacob Barry. Jeana Bishop, Ashley Blankenship. Regina Bouchard”, Allison Bryans", Shanna Burgett", Gregory Cain, Marion Christensen. Kayla Clark, Camerin Clinton, Scott Coleman", Nicole Cordray, Brittany Colant", Kali Dakin", Meagan DePcw, Daniel Dimond. Shannon Dudley", Kayla Ellsworth, Miranda Endsley, Zach­ ary Fay", Donald Falconer, Sarah Ford, David Gallagher, Chantel Gerber. Farren Gibson", Eric Gillespie. Jerica Greenfield", Darren Gregory, Nicholas Gunderson, Brock Hammond, Emily Haney", Leah Harris", Deanna Hill, Amber Hoffman, Austin Hurless", Nicole Jager", Adam Johnson, Jodi Jolley", Laurie Karrar", Samuel Larson", Eric Lauric, Jesse Lemon, Nichole Louden. Amber McClelland", Jes­ sica McLaughlin, Bud McMellen, Michael McPhillips Jr.", Bradley Mead", Nicole Meredith, Jessica Mikolajczyk", Steven Miller", Ashley Morgan, Max Myers, Jes­ sica Newton, Chelsic Passmore", Natalie Pennington, Stephen Pcurach", Brooklyn Pierce", Krystal Pond. Kyle Quada, Jeffery Quick". Hillary Ranguctte, Lindsey Selby, Elizabeth Shafer", Adam Sheldon", Craig Sherwood", Jacquelyn Siska", Shelby Slecvi". Rachel Smith", Mallori Spoel­ stra", Chelsea Slandler". Julia Thomas, Tasia Thompson", Stephanie Titmus", Kris­ tina Tolger, Katherine Trahan". Monica Treadwell, Rebecca Trevino, Kimberly Vannodte?. ICttrissa VanwmgeS. Krystal Wait, Garrett Walker, Brittany Wescott and Rene Winegar. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Hildie Adrianson, Alexis Baker. Benjamin Barry. Dan­ ielle Brower. Mariah Burd, Joseph Cary, Joshua Colella. Branden Curtis. Timothy Eerdmans, Krista Fenstemakcr, Douglas Fcrrall, Mariana Garza. Kyle Girrbach. Heather Gladding, Bradley Hayes, Jessica Hendershot, Chasity Hester, Nathaniel Hodges, Jennifer Johnston, Devin Jordan, Brooke Koons, Samuel Lewis, Tia Loftus, Renee Marr, Brian McLaughlin, Amanda McQuem, Jeremy Miller. Leah Overmire, Viola Payne, David Peterson, Shawnda Robinson. Jessica Roper, Terry Rose, Ken­ neth Shellington. Emilic Shumway. Jessica Slater, Joshua Smith, Sophia Stavale, Andy Tobias, Jessica VanBurcn. Heather Wilcox, Kelly Wilson and Lora Winegar. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Shana Batdorff, James Bennett, Chelsea Cotant, Barbara Crawford, Joshua French, Krista Goodenough, Jackson Hoke. Kaitlyn Kendall. Jessica Mann, Jared McKee, Brian McKeough, Michelle Miller. Daniel Se­ cord, Lee Selby. Cassondra Shcplcr, Chris­ topher Timmerman, Joseph Vaughn and Dannielle Wilkins. Seventh Grade High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Kayla Angeletti", Seth Beduhn", Emily Benningfield", Jason Bies, Angela Brown, Na­ thanael Burgett, Sheila Carpenter". Taylor Casarez", Alyssa Case". Hannah Case, Ashley Chcwning. Beth Christensen". David Cole, Jason Cook", Kelly Cuncanran, Jonathan Curtiss, Ceaira Davis", Kayleigh Delcotto", Ashley DeVries, Kristina Dobbin", Andrew Dobbins, Carrie Eagle", Tiffany Edwards*, Jesse Ellwood". Kristen Falconer, Erin Fluke". Jonathan Garrett". Ashley Hartman, Lauren Hartman". Gregg Hasman*. Rebecca Hill". Scott Homrich", Bradley Horton. Lacie Hughes, Rachael Iler", Amy Ingle", Lindsay Kam". Amy Kidder". Alexander Kimble". Bradan King. Shandi Kosbar", Lacy Lancaster, Craig Lord, Jacob Lumbert. Kalee Lydy", Seth Mansfield, Stephanie Maurer. Katee McCarthy", Sean McConnon, Michael McGandy. Nikolc Meade", Derek Miller". Alexandria Neil". Jacqualynn Northrop*. Danielle Oakland, Ashley Peck. Leanne Pratt", Jordan Prucha. Isaak Ramsey". Jus­ tine Robbins. Brandon Roberts". Megan Robinson". Tyler Ryan. Dana Shilling. Ad­ dison Singleterry". Dakota Storey. Erika Swartz". Amanda Thomas. Derek Thur­ man, Molly Wallace". Kyle White". Scott White, Katlyn Wilson and Daven Winans. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Jennifer Bishop. William Blood V. Katie Borner. Hannah Buckles. Justin Carroll. Stephen Case, Amanda Clark, Tyler Clem, Zachary Connor. McKenzie Densmore, Matthew Donnini, Cory Gardner. Jacob Johnson. Kelsey McKinnon-Edwards. Amanda Mueller. Brandy Rancour. Kayla Romanak. Alexandria Rugg. Ashley Smith. Lindsay Sours, Paige Stiver, Timothy Varner and Raymond Westfall. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Jen­ nifer Bassett, Gerald Brown. Jessica Burch, Brandy Dryer, Cameron Earl, Tiffany Glea­ son, Brittany Hallifax, Erich Iberle, Kris­ tina Kaufman, Alex Lowe, Kaitlin Mason. Jolene Medeiros. Sy Ovcrmycr, Thomas Peck II. Amber Pontius, Sierra Rathbun. Jeremy Redman. Kyle Stevens, Matthew Tcuncsscn, Tara Totten, Jcrin Voshcll. Erika Ward and Amanda Welch. Sixth Grade High Honors (35 lo 4.0) — Kerri Allen, Elliott Anderson. Owen Anderson. Kevin Armstrong". Joseph Arnett, Daniel Auer, Boon Basler, Ryan Bosma". Zachary Boucher, Melissa Briil", Heidi Bustance". Robert Cady", Ryan Cain". Amanda Cap­ pon". Rebecca Christensen. Michael Clark, Nicholas Converse. Curtus Cowles", Jo­ seph Czajkowski, Matthew Debolt. Ryan DeCamp, Nathaniel DcDccker. Corey Doxtader", Sara Dunkelbcrger", Ashley Ecrdmans, Myles Eldred". Kyle Ellsworth, Mi­ randa Fay, Kathleen Fletcher. Kelly Frame, Ellen Frey, Matthew Gardner. Trevor Ger­ ber, Patrick Gillespie", Stephanie Glass, Casey Goodenough. Lisa Gorodcnski. Emily Graybill". Eric Haney", Garrett Har­ ris, Brittany Hartman. Katie Harvath, Shane Henry". Madclynn Hinkle. Allison Hodges. Ashlcigh Holiey, Joshua Jevicks". David Kendall", Page Kicnzlc, Khalcn Laubaugh. Carson Letot. Megan Lipslraw*. Brendan Lomas, Jonathon Mahmat. Ricky Ma.nis. Megan McClelland. Derrick McKee, Lindsay McNally, Nicholas Mcinkc, Nichole Moser, Tara Nassif, rhomas Newton. Katherine Partridge", Nicho­ las Peck, Roshni Patel", Tara Pennepacker. Austin Pctch, Brad Peterson", Gary Plcyte", Kenneth Quick, Sara Radant. Jor­ dan Rambin", Max Raymond", Levi Rob­ bins. Jared Robinson, Christopher Sand­ ers", Jesalyn Sanders. Tara Schoesscl. Chelsea Siska". Chelscy Snyder", Brittney Soya. Samantha Tobias, Eric Treadwell", Travis Trudgeon, Hayley Tuinstra. Ryan Vogel", Audrey Wakley". Jason Wash­ burn. Jacob Wescott. Steven Wcstervcld, Christopher White and PcggySuc McClurkin-Wilkins. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Hollie Baker. Kimberly Beck. Dylan Bowman, Mcloni Brininstool. Cassondra Britten. Chantcllc Brown. Deanna Carpenter, Kaccy Cheney, Jessica Crouch. Dylan Cuddahec, Cliffton Danis. Rebecca Davis. Justin Dean. Mea­ gan Donovan, Andrea Eaton, Haley Girr­ bach, Amber Hammond. Cody Horn. Brit­ tany Howell, Andrea Jones, Kailcc Jordan. Lacie Kubek. Amanda Lcask, Robert Lyke, Kimberly Main, Kevin Marr, Thomas McKinney, Andrew Payne, Jonathan Pcu­ rach, Kyle Pierce, Tara Plcshe, Tory Rob­ erts, Shanda Romaine, Wesley Scmlcr, Ashley Stillson, Andrew Tassos, Maryann Uptgraft, Eric Vaughan. Sara Vaughan and Travis Wirebaugh. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Aus­ tin Baade. Cody Caldwell, Jesse Cook, Paul Fruin, Thomas Hoffman, Richard Huntley. David Jackson, Molly Kautz, Steven Lam­ bert, Kelsey London. Kyle McNcmy, Brit­ ton Olson. Devin Pachuta, Austin Pesch. L^kfumfouL Ashlyn^lpth. Kelsey Ste­ vens. Kevin Taylor, Syfoia Teixeira, Justin Wanland, Scott Wilson, Colby Wise and Hannah Wood. " Denotes 4.0 grade point average Thanks to you Barry County... Family A Children Services provides outpa­ tient counseling to individuals, couples and families dealing with anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, relationship, employment, school and parenting issues. Downing. Krystle Dunn. Jeffery Eddy. Erin Fish. Joel Gibbons. Heather Helmer, Teha Huss. Wendi Her. Amber Karrar. Lyndsi Kenyon. "Ryan Lear. Danielle Long. Bran­ don Marlette, Jessica Ranguctte. Christo­ pher Rounds. Kathryn Safic. Brooke Shel­ don. "Kerianne Sherwood. Teresa Smith. Keith Stoudt, Carrie Stow. Alicia Totten. Robert Woodworth and Andrew Worth. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tamera Alexan­ der. Heath Augustine. Jeffrey Baker. Molly Bcnningficld. Dustin Bowman. Jenna Bry­ ans. Jessica Cheeseman, Amanda Clinton. Donald Converse, Brent Donley. Brian Donnini, Emily Dreyer. Amy Easey, Eliza­ beth Gerber, Gerald Givens. Justin Halder. Emily Heath. Emily Hoke. Tiffany Howell. Micheal Kieffer. Derek Krallman. Craig Laurie. Amanda Lcpard. Tammuz Mead. Cassandra Meade, Joshua Milleson. Arica Newton, Niki Noteboom. Heather Ogden. Olivia Pare'. Justin Prater. Heather Robin­ son, Jessica Rose. Joshua Sanders. Nathan Selby. Jennifer Shaw. Nicole Swartz. Do­ minic Tormen, Rick Volosky. Kai Ward. Robin White. Matthew Windcs Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Ciji Bairski, Katherine Boyer. Jacob Buehl. Echo Burbank. Bruce Carpenter, MindyColvin, Brian Devries. Thomas Dewitt, Laura Dipcrt. Matthew Gibbons. Joey Hinckley. Brian Hurless, Scott Mead, Am­ ber Mullins, Colette Purucker, Eli Schmidt and Steven Sekrccki. Sophomores High Honors (35-4.0) — Victoria An­ drews. "Kristen Beckwith, "Drew Bow­ man, "Heather Carroll, Adam Case, Caleb Case, "Sarah Clevenger, "Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn, Danielle Drumm. Lyndsay Dunn, Mark Fcrrall, Michael Fox, Ashley Gibson. Randy Haire, Erin Hemcrling. Matthew Hoffman, "Jonathan Hollister, Hilary Hutchins, Jill Jolley, "Jeremy Lock­ wood, Stephanie McNally, "Laurann Menke, Angela Norris, Brian Olmstead, Jennifer Quada, Jami Shilling, "Samantha Sl.eevi, Brenda Smith, Beau Steinke, Nicholas Thompson and Alice Trout. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins, Heidi Arnett. Amanda Becktel, Ashley Belson, Jonathan Britten, Brandon Buehler, Ashley Bunge, Eric Byington, Sara Clark, Amy Demond, Jonathan Henning, Carmen Desvoignes, Brian Doozan, Jessica Fal­ coner, Ryan Ferguson, Whitney Garrison, Stacey Gibson, Thomas Girrbach, Heather Heinrich, Daniel Hodges, Erica Hubka, Collin Kaiser, Scott Larsen. Matthew Lip­ straw, Joseph Matthews, Megan McGandy, Ashley Miller, Krystal Miller, Lucas Olm­ stead, Ryan Prater, Kristie Pratt, Ashlee Rizor, Andrew Roobol, Amanda Rose, Eric Schiedel, Christina Schort, Vincent Stavale, Morgan Steward. Matthew Waller and Pat­ rick Wilde. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Joshua Berrhcisel, Andrew Bolthouse, Aaron Hasman, Lindsey Hussey, Angela Jones. Christopher Kuestner, Britteny Mitchell. John Oliver. Kaila Qualls, Ashley Vannocker and Rachael Wolfe Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Elizabeth Acker, Zachary Allen. Timothy Aspinall. Mariah Bachcrt. Erin Bare. Jacquelyn Bcduhn, Wyatt Benton, Tia Blood. Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon, Andrew Conklin. "Theresa Constantine. Allison Cooney. Robert D'Agostino. Kurtus Daniels, David Dipp. Catherine Fish, Jaimeson Fisher. Ja­ red Ford, "Sarah Frantz. "Timothy Frey. Ashley Gielarowski. Bethany Gieseler, An­ gela Hilbert, "Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoff­ man. Kelsey Howell. "Amanda Hurless, "Katrina Jacobs. Brent Kelley. Curtis Krallman. Jacquelin Krouse. "Alexander Larson, Anna Lawrence. Stephanie Lon­ don. Ashley Lowe. Deric Lustcy, Kyle Lustcy. Amber Main. Alisa Menke. Andrew Mepham. Adam Nini. Amber Peck. Christy Pohja. "Shannon Poll. Kristin Pufpaff. Eve­ lyn Rappaport. Katie Ray. Taylor Ray­ mond, "Evelyn Roscoe. Kathlyn Rounds. Charity Schantz, Brandon Schwartz. "Bridgette Stahl hood. Jcnnife; Stout, Luke Tossava. Graham Tuinstra, Stacy Tyrrell. Caitlin Vreugdc. "Courtney W'akley. Brent Wallace. Paul Wanland, Joshua Wescott and Steven Wilson. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jeffrey Allen, Scott Allerding. Kayla Arnie. Courtney Barnard. Caitlin Branch, Jaymee Campbell, Nicole Cichanski, Brian Cottrell, Kathleen Davis. Megan Davis. Cody Depew. Kevin Dickinson, Aaron Fortier. Kcri French, Eric Frith. Tyler Fulmer, Chad Girrbach. An­ drew Griggs, Tyler Heath. Heath Helmer. Sara Hendrick. John Henning. Jason Hud­ son. Ashley Ingle, Jena Johnson. Andrew Kelly, Jordan Kimble. John Kinney, Kath­ ryn Lawrence, David Lewis, Thomas Miller, Neil Moore, Kristen Munro, Mi­ chael Ncwsted, Hailey Norton, Nicole Noviskey. Danielle Prough, Daniel Rench, Jeffrey Schantz. Katie Slocum. Steven Sny­ der, Paula Taylor, Megan Ulrich, SarahWalker and Kayla Wills. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Ross Coon, Charles Danks, Michael Garrett, Dray Huis, Elizabeth Kruko, Amber Lc­ pard, Shannon Lewis, Joshua Maurer, Jes­ sica Purdum, Savannah Ramsey. Laura Ro­ senberger, Sigmund Rumpf, Luke Selby, Jennifer Shoebridge, Benjamin Steinke and Kristin Williams. Alternative Education High Honors (35-4.0) — Matthew Mays. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Heather Holden and Michael Morris­ Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Adam Branch and Jessica Sanders. "Indicates 4.0 G.P.A. A, Connor Constril Independent Contractor ' ? < Remodeling - Decks - Roofs - Drywall - Painting - Electrical - Plumbing - Repairs - Insulation Phone: 616-945-0916 E-mail: connorrs®msn.com Licensed & Insured United Way. The War Barry County Carer, Community by Community Tire parting* PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a Part-time Customer Service Representative to join our team. Qualified applicants will have above average keyboard­ ing skills, be detail oriented and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. 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PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ 3E $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING Hastings City Bank ________________ EOE/M-F________________ 616/945-5607 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 25. 2002 Technology makes new GED tests tougher by Mary McDonough Staff Writer It’s not like the old days, when a pencil was the only thing you could use during an exam. Those taking the new GED high school equivalency exams have to use a calculator during the tests. They’re not just any old calculators, ei­ ther. They’re scientific calculators with a plethora of function keys guaranteed to be­ fuddle non-techies and techies alike. The need to know how to use scientific calculators is one of the reasons why Hast­ ings High School has added instructional time to its GED preparation classes, ac­ cording to Judy Johnson, director of adult and community education and assistant high school principal. The calculator requirement, the addition of calculus, geometry and trigonometry questions, and more emphasis on data analysis and statistics has made the math section “the scariest part" of the new test. Johnson said. Many of those taking the 10­ week preparation courses for the test are struggling with the math section, she said. Michigan started using new GED tests in January. “I think they needed to make the change to align them with the MEAP test,” John­ son said. The change will help assure that a General Education Diploma actually repre sents the equivalent of a high school educa­ tion, she said. Johnson told Hastings Schoo) Board members at their last meeting that there have only been three changes to GED tests since they were first developed in 1942. According to materials Johnson obtained from the American Council on Education web site, the first GED tests were devel­ oped during an industrial period when a high school education was sufficient for many jobs. Subsequent changes in the tests reflected the gradual shift in the US. from an indus­ trial economy to an information age “char­ acterized by a commonplace use of tech­ nology, global awareness, and participatory democracy,” according to the web materi­ als. In 1988, more than 65 percent of those taking GED tests said they were doing so because they wanted to go on to college or other post-high school training, compared to 37 percent in 1977. Thus, while a high school diploma re­ mains “the primary ticket to many entry­ level jobs,” the web materials state, “in many cases. H’s also the prerequisite for advancement in employment, occupational training, and post-secondary education.” Johnson told board members that the GED tests are important to Hastings area residents. “We need to get them back in the community working,” she said of those tak­ ing GED preparation classes. “The GED test will hopefully get them the better job Johnson said people drop out of high school for a variety of reasons. Some arc pregnant. Some need to help support their families. Some “don’t fit in.” some “move around a lot,” and some “just don’t like school,” she said. Those returning to school to get their GEDs are a variety of ages, she said. While board members that those who take the Hastings GED preparation classes “have a very high rate of graduation.” In an average class of 18 students, he said. 15 or so will pass all five sections of the test. The five segments include language arts/reading, language arts/writing, social studies, sci­ ence, and math. Two preparation classes are offered per year at the high school. Johnson said she will be keeping track of those who pass or fail the new test to deter­ mine if there is any change in the students’ success rate. If students need extra help in some areas such as math, she said, she may increase the number of hours offered for GED preparation from 10 to 12. When it was first announced that GED tests were changing, the district sent a letter to all those who had not completed their GED studies or tests (the five parts of the test arc given over the course of three nights). They were informed that they had to complete all the tests or lose credit for the ones they’d already completed. The dis­ COSTLY continued from page 2 Judy Johnson is pictured with the huge text used to prepare students for the GED exam. many are in their mid-20s. others may be 60 or older. “Already for fall we have a grandmother, mother and son-in-law signed up,” she said. Family members or friends sometimes de­ cide to go through the preparation and test­ ing process together because “as a group it’s less intimidating,” she said. “It's scary to go back to school when you haven't been for awhile." GED instructor Jim Dickinson “does a nice job of getting people comfortable" about the process, Johnson said. Pre-tests taken during the first preparation session allow Dickinson to see where the GED can­ didates’ accdemic strengths and weak­ nesses lie. In addition to spending extra time on math, GED students spend a lot of time learning how to correctly write an essay. During the language arts/writing test, stu­ dents have to write a 45-minute essay. The new tests also require more science knowledge, so time is spent making sure students are conversant with new topic ar­ eas like space science, environmental health and heredity. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The reading ability of those taking the new test “will probably need to be a little higher,” Johnson said. Those needing extra reading help are encouraged to contact the Barry County Literacy Council, which pro­ vides tutoring. Students use a thick GED preparation book called “Contemporary’s Complete GED.” Tbc book can be purchased for $20, which allows students to use it at home for study and research. The book teaches such things as how to read an IRS tax table, how to add and sub­ tract decimals, the difference between ac­ tive and passive voice in sentence structure, how to evaluate information using objec­ tive and subjective criteria, the role of civil disobedience in history, the difference be­ tween socialism and capitalism, what causes tides, forms of energy, how to un­ derstand ideas and emotions in poems, how to change an improper fraction to a mixed number, and how to find the slope of a graphed line. In the new space science section of the preparation book, a question is asked about the “Goldilocks” problem in astronomy, in which one planet in Earth’s solar system is too hot to support life and another planet is too cold to support life. The question asks students to name the two planets. LaVeme BeBcau, who administers the GED test along with Johnson, told school TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public haanng concerning amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Thanks to you Barry County... Zoning Ordmance/Map will be held on Wednesday. May 15. 2002. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hal, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE twt tha IMma to be consioereo inciuoe, m oner, me rowowing Consideration o< the application of Dr. Tom & Janet Elwood, for 1,238 youth between the ages of 4 and 19 participate In over 1OO different project areas through the rezoning of property *06-13-005-010-00. located at: 1331 North M-37 Hitfiway. Described as: RUTLAND TWP COM AT NE COR OF W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 5-3-9. S 40 RDS. W40RDS, N 40 RDS. E 40 RDS. EXHWY ROW ALG TH N SIDE. ALSO A PAR DE SC AS COM AT TH CEN 1/4 POST OF SEC 5-3-9. TH N 08 United Way, The Way Barry DEG 45' E ALG THE E & W 1/4 LN 1309.25 FT. TH S 2 DEG 46'E ALG TH E LN OF TH W 1/2 OF SAID SE 1/4 SEC 660 FT TO THE PO6. TH CONTINUING S 2 DEG 46'. 658.60 FT TH S 86 DEG 40- W 660 FT, TH N 2 DEG 46' W 659.15 FT, TH N 88 DEG 45'E 660 FT TO TH POB This properly is currently zoned as ’AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. The applicant seeks rezoning to the "R1" RESI­ DENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT Such and further matters as may property come before the Ptaraing Commission. PLEaSE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at mW put*c hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserve» the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested individuals to serve on tne Barry County Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of the court­ house, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2002. ingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below An interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid I time and place to take part in the discussion on the above pro­ posed amendments ROBIN McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 946-2194 Once the county has a plan in place, the townships might rely on using it for creat­ ing their own guidelines. The county must advise of any inconsistencies, but has no veto power over a township plan. Commissioner Jim Alden asked, "What if a township has no keyholing ordinance?” McManus explained that the township would be advised of tbc inconsistencies but has no authority over the township plan. But if comments are valid, that planning commission is supposed to respond to them, and explain why or why not. A lot of work is expected if the county is to comply. McManus said he thought the software program “Community Biz” would be of tremendous value to the Planning Commis­ sion. It would help with rezoning, to calcu­ late bow the changes would impact the transportation network, the sewers, the schools, and what adjustments would be needed. He said it would help the special M-37 committee as well. There is an op­ portunity for the city and the county to use the program together, he said. Speaking of embarking on the planning process, with all that entails, McManus said he was not sure the county was at the point of actually doing it. He said the various sectors of the government had not reached consensus "that this is the direction we want to go." Commissioner Jim Kinney said the county holds the purse strings. He said he would draw up a resolution as soon as pos­ sible, to bring to the County Development Committee and the County Board of Com­ missioners to ask for funding to enable the Planning and Zoning Commission to com­ ply with the new statutes by the end of the year. Implementing state requirements is a separate issue from beginning the new mas­ ter planning process. The costs are not yet known, but experts are saying it could easily cost $75,000 just to bring the current plan into compliance by the December deadline. It could cost around $250,000 to create a completely new plan. "Even though the law may be chal­ lenged, this is the law, and we need to com­ ply with that law." Commissioner Jan McKeough said. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie said a three-year budget for the PZC is for $25,000 a year, which has been approved. More may be needed initially or the Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission could need an accelerated budget, which would require a budget amendment. Commissioners discussed ways they might shorten the process, lower the costs and save money over time. The commission is considering the need to either tape its meetings or to ask the county to authorize McKeough record the minutes. As a part of regular business, an addition at Harold's Auto Hospital in Delton, at 223 S. Grove Street, was approved with an amendment to the site plan. The amendment allows increase of the space of the previously approved structure, to add four more feet at the back and to in­ crease the office area in the front. There are no side setbacks required in the zoning, and the roof of neighbor's struc­ ture, runs along the property Hue. This is a storage facility owned by Dick Root, who said he was never sent a legal notice so he could comment or learn about the proposed changes. There is rear access to the pro­ posed building and a rear parking lot will be built. Commissioners mentioned a flaw in the zoning setbacks for such situations where safety could be an issue in case of fire, and where maintenance of buildings cannot be achieved without access on the neighbor's property, and where space to do so is barely available. Firewall materials is planned in the new structure, owner Harold Mattox explained. Some commissioners suggested the owners obtain a legal easement agreement to cover potential problems. The level of the rear lot is being raised with fill by about three feet above anu a few feci away from the neighboring mini­ storage property, where the roof and pav­ ing creates impervious surface areas where previously the ground absorbed surround­ ing run-off. The building plans on the new structure include gutter work and drainage in the as­ phalt parking area, which will empty at Main Street along the back, where a collec­ tion basin and storm sewer drains into the city drainage system. It was not known if the drain was working correctly. A house is located on the other side of the new site, which Mattox has tried to con­ sider by leaving space to that side in his planning. Some flooding has already been ob­ served in the Main Street area near that drain. This raised another issue for the commissioners, but Mattox assured them he would attempt to take any measures he could to prevent future problems for him­ self or for neighbors. The commissioners voted to postpone approval of the minutes of both the March 7 and March 21 meetings, to have time to read them over before discussion, and so the final version to be voted upon would be ready to send to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Several amendments to the minutes and discussions about the exchanges have taken longer than usual. Discussion at those meetings was quite involved, and was to accompany a report to send to the board about a proposed site for a Commission on Aging and Health Department. An unap­ proved version of the comments has al­ ready been forwarded to the County Board. ..when it comes to processing of FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE North of Hastings on M-43 The Revue I The Vermontville Theatrical Group presents ommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Boaid accord­ the public hearing to individuals with disabilities trict completed testing of some 50 people this past year. Johnson said. Johnson. Dickinson, BeBcau and high school administrative intern Tracy George began preparing for the switch to the new tests a year and a half ago, Johnson said. A $900 grant was obtained for training and supplies. GED classes and tests arc free to those 20 years or older. Those under 20 have to pay $150. Johnson said it’s “probably one of the nicest parts of my job when students come in to pick up their (GED) certificate. They have huge smiles on their faces and they know they’ve really accomplished some­ thing." Some who have gone ^r many years without a high school degree may have set a goal of getting their GED by a certain time, she said. “To sec them actually reach that goal and pick up that certificate is very gratifying.” Guys and Dolls, Jr. • NOTICE • Book by Abe Burrows & Jo Swertng. Music & Lyrics by Frank Loessec Originally directed on Broadway by George 5. Kaufman Vermontville Opera House - 211 S. Main St (across from the fire station) The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 23, 2002, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. May 3,4,5,10,11 & 12 • Fit & SaL at 7 pm & Sun. at 3 pm Adults $7; Seniors & Students $6; Children 12 and under $5 Tickets are available at the door or make reservations by calling 616.367.4455 or e-mail the re vuel (? yahoo,com 5/ 00 from every ticket sale * ill goto the Cystic Ftbetnn Foundation Additional M contributions are accepted and util go m their entirety to the Foundation The sho* n also supported by the Muhigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Am Council of Greater Lansing. Inc ” | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 25. 2002 - Page 17 PROJECTS, continued from page 1 tractor, but it wasn't their fault,” Swift charged. Campbell said the earlier project is in litigation. Letitia Smith was no friendlier to the proposed project, contending the cost was higher than she originally was led to be­ lieve. “It’s an exorbitant price,” she told the council,” Then, referring to the recent pav­ ing done on South Jefferson Street, “Is $60 a foot going to look like that. If that’s a fin­ ished product, that’s terrible.” She added that Grand Street is in “terri­ ble” condition. “We’re well aware of the problem and we’re trying to have it rectified,” Mayor Frank Campbell said. DUMPING, continued from page 1 legally dumped construction wastes, in­ cluding insulation, broken concrete, inofing materials, used mattresses and other trish at sites they operated as unlicensed solid waste disposal facilities beginning as early as 1992. In July 1996, the Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality filed a civil action against the Stramaglias and other de­ fendants alleging that the illegal dumping had violated several parts of Michigan’s environmental laws. “A six-week trial in the spring of 2001 found the defendants liable for operating the illegal dumping facilities and ordered them to clean up the sites,” the press re­ lease said. “After the defendants failed to comply with the cleanup orders, the attorney gen­ eral asked the court to enter a final judg­ ment for all costs the state had incurred and would incur for removing the waste and in­ vestigating the sites for further contamina­ tion where needed, along with assessment of civil fines for violating the state’s Natu­ ral Resources and Environmental Protec­ tion Act. “On April 9, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Deborah A. Scrvitto issued a final opinion and order assessing each de­ fendant a $250,000 fine for each state law violation at each site. These civil fines total $36 million. In addition, the defendants will be responsible for repaying the state for any "response costs" — or costs in­ curred to clean up the sites — which have already been incurred or will be incurred in the future,” according to the press release. “The largest of the sites, an industrial building on Harper Avenue in Detroit, had. at one point, been so full of rubbish and construction trash that the walls had buck­ led. Witnesses in Granholm’s case against the Stramaglias said a trash pile at another site was "probably every bit of 50 feet high." The Harper Avenue site was demol­ ished - and all of its wastes properly dis­ posed of — in October 1997 at a cost of more than $1.3 million to the state. "We agree with the judge that a cleanup of these sites is long overdue. Though the defendants have completely ignored their responsibilities, this ruling may give the state the financial ability to make the cleanup a reality," Granholm said. The penalty may be the biggest civil fine in the history of the state’s environmental law enforcement, she said. The Detroit News has reported that two family members of the families and compa­ nies who are defendants in the case arc broke and can’t pay the fines. Barry County Commissioner Ken Neil, former site manger of City Environmental Services, the county’s only landfill, said people still connect him with the business and he has received some inquires from citizens wondering if the illegal dumping sites were at the landfill. That’s not *rue, said Neil and Donald Johnson, current landfill site manager. “If they had taken it to the landfill, it would have been properly disposed of," Neil said. “But the guy (demolishing the foimer vacant Bookcase factory), refused to use the landfill and pay the price. He went about the county and dumped it (con­ struction trash) in different places... We had taken some of it (the trash), and we made the guy who owned the property pay the money ($3,200 in landfill fees) up front, in advance. When that money was used up, we said we had have to have some more money, but he didn’t bring it to us any more... He (the property owner) said ‘it*# not my responsibility, it’s the contractor’s responsibility’... We were charging by the ton of that time...” “Basically, if it would have been brought to the landfill and disposed of properly, it wouldn’t be an issue,” Johnson said. “We’re regulated by the state and I guess these other folks aren’t.” On State Road, in back of a oam, there is still construction trash, they said. “I wonder if they (the state) are going to come in and clean it up now.” Neil estimates the iliegal dumping took place about 10 years ago or perhaps a little longer and wonders why it took so long to bring the polluters to court. The county landfill, owned by Waste Management, continues to be known as City Environmental Services. POLLUTION, continued from page 3 of Barry County and to discourage devel­ opment in wetland areas or where ground water could become contaminated. He rea­ soned the land use plan said large scale warehousing should be located in urban ar­ eas as a commercial goal, where adequate public services are available. "This is definitely a wetland area. This is not an area where we want to put heavy commercial development," Kinney said. "I have serious concerns about what is buried underneath that sand." He then moved to deny the rezoning request and that the commission direct the planning di­ rector to write a letter to the MDEQ re­ questing an investigation of any possible pollution that may be on that site. During discussion. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie explained the use as a sawmill years before probably pre-dated the zoning. Commissioner Jim Alden said he had concerns over storage of solvents and old trucks half full of diesel oil leaking on lhe ground. He said he understood that kind of business would result in parts and pieces. He said from the adjoining property above Green's parcel, he observed materials in the wetland, and said it was potentially an en­ vironmentally damaging site. "It is our pub­ lic responsibility when wc sec something like that to inquire of those people who do enforce environmental laws. I was not pleased." Green admitted there was a barrel of oil on the site, and that there was lumber from the old sawmill there as well. He said if the DNR found stuff there, "So be it. I have nothing to hide. I have not buried anything there." He said there were empty barrels on the site but explained he burned his waste oil in his garage for heat, in an allowed manner. Commissioner Jan McKeough said she had seen much of the same things previ­ ously reported. Alden said two closed head drums on the site had some unknown material in them, but Green could not explain what was in­ side. He said he wished he had known the commissioners would visit so he could be there. He implied the visit was trespassing without his being there to invite them. He said he had not been told about the visit, but the application for rezoning in­ cludes a site visit, and implies permission, McManus said. He said the owner would not be permitted to speak with the commis­ sioners although they may ask questions of him. Green said he had not obtained a soil and erosion permit to do the work on the prop­ erty. McManus said he had applied for one, but had never came back to obtain it. Neighbor Woloszyk explained the dam in Mud Creek/county drain was created with the consultation of Jim Bruce, as a part of a conservation program. The area was surveyed and built six inches lower than the M-66 culvert, and no backup had occurred last summer, he said. After the request was turned down and the proposed referral to the DEQ approved. Green asked if the Planning Commission would make the same request for investiga­ tion of all 30-year-old farm dump sites in the county. Father charged with domestic violence BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — A 28-ycar-old Hastings man is accused of striking his 3-year-old daughter and fighting with his wife in an alleged jealous rage over a tele­ phone conversation April 22. Mark Allen Trowbridge was arraigned Monday on one misdemeanor count of fourth degree child abuse, one felony count of tampering with evidence and one count of being a habitual offender, second conviction as a result of the incident, which occurred on Sandy Circle outside of Hastings. Troopers said the woman told officers that the argument began while she was talking on her cell phone with her brother. “(Daughter) was mimicking her mother while talking on a toy telephone and used the name (omitted) who was a co-worker whom Mark was (allegedly) jealous of,” said troopers. “Mark got enraged, leaned over and starting spanking (child.)” The woman heard the child screaming and entered the room to see the child holding her lip, according to police. “(Wife) decided to photograph it and Mark said, ‘what are you doing, trying to put me in jail?'” the victim told police. An altercation ensued when Trowbridge took the camera into the bathroom and ripped out the film, according lo officers. Trowbridge allegedly told police he became upset only because his daughter had kicked him. “He said he bent her over the couch to spank her with an open hand and she scratched her lip on a rough part of the cushion." said officers. He has posted 10 percent of $2,500 bond and prexam and pretrial hearings will be scheduled. “Swift responded. “Seeing how we’re the biggest share, because of the numbers (costs), I don’t want you to do it." Joining him by stating opposition at the public podium were Dennis Eaton. Doug Gardner. Beth Kennedy. Lori Crouch, Mar­ garet Pyne, Brian Travis, Jeff Marks and Steve Skedgell, among others. “That whole South Jefferson Street is a joke," Eaton commented. Pyne said. “I’m not happy with the way this is being taken care of. We have a hid­ den dead end street (on South Jefferson). My vehicle has been twice in my own driveway.... We can’t get a speed limit sign in there... I feel this is an unfair price." Travis agreed with Pyne about speed on South Jefferson. “The only thing that slows down traffic is the pot holes.” he said. The vote to deny the petition to have the work done was 7-0, with Councilman Har­ old Hawkins absent and Donald Spencer Habitat for Humanity had petitioned for a construction of a water main and sewer improvements for a house it is buJding in east Marshall Street for its next project. Habitat, a non-denominational Christian ministry, builds affordable houses for fami­ lies and sells them to lower income families at cost. Once again, the objections revolved around costs, and those who spoke out against the project said it would be of no benefit to them. Don Bechtel said, “I’m all for the Habi­ tat for Humanity organization, but I'm not for this if it’s going to cost me some money." Kim Hardin said, “We wouldn't reap any benefit from it." Also expressing their opposition were Stan Kirkendall and Duane Secord. The lat­ ter owns three lots within the area Habitat proposed to have the work done. Louise Hurless, who heads the Barry County Habitat for Humanity chapter, said after the unanimous votes against both pro­ posed projects, “We’re looking at other avenues.” LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MARK S. HILL, a single man. Of Default has been made in the condibons of a mortgage made by William Courtnght Sr. and Patience Courtnght. husband and wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated December 3. 1997 and recorded December 9. 1997 in Document •1005063, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 8.1997 and record­ ed on June 19, 1998 in Document •1013776. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight and 36/100 Dollars ($58,658.36) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. 6930 Ackers Point Dr.. Delton, Ml 49046. Michigan. Mortgagors, to ROCK FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated the 26th of June. 1997, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, tor C«e County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 18th day of August, 1997 in Document No 1000442. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1997. Series 1997-C, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Nne Thousand Four Hundred Eighty & 11/100 ($59,480.11), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in saio mort­ gage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to The premises are located in the City of Bellevue. Barry County. Michigan, and are the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan (that being the described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section building where the Circuit Court for the County of 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Beginning in the West line of Section 28 at a point 458 feet South of the Northwest comer of the mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ South 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28; thence South on the West Section line 140 feet; South 88 degrees 30 min­ utes East 623.54 feet to the center of the high­ way; Northerly in the highway 141.12 feet; North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 621.30 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA $600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of tie sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated . Apr# 11. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California, NA., as Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy, Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209 1268 (5/9) NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of c real estate mortgage made by Craig Brown and Celeste Brown, husband and wife, of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021, and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated May 21. 2001. and recorded on June 7. 2001, In Docket Number 1061016 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National whose address is 770 Kenmoor, S.E.. Suite 201. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Banking Association, Mortgage dated May 25. 2001. and recorded on June 7, 2001, with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Docket Number 1061016. and upon which there is now claimed to be due for pnncipal and interest the sum of Thirty Three Thousand Five Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($33,509.61) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 30.2002 at 1.00 p.m., the undersigned will seB at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney s fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Johnston. Barry County. Michigan and which are desenbed as follows Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line ot Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Barry County, Michigan, dis­ tant south 89 deg 23'56" West 970 42 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 deg 2356’ West. 349 95 feet along said 1/4 Barry is held), of the promises described in said sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.375% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. Including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor. S.E . Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 During the six (6) months immediately foltow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that In the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sate. Dated: 4'18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney tor The Bank ot New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 23, 2002. Said promises are situated in CITY OF BELLE­ VUE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Described as: Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22; Thence West abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 11, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200133421 Gators (5/9) NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COL LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton and Kathy Hamilton (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 29. 1999, and recorded on May 5.1999 in Document Number 1029119 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated April 29. 1999, which was recorded on November 19. 1999, in Document Number 1038254 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 37/100 dollars ($111.154.37). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 p.m. on May 23. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 poet of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence South along the East line of said Section 20.509.62 feet to the centerims of Highway M-43; thence South 77*25’20“ West along the centerline of said Highway M-43 and its extension Southwesterly 1373.81 feet; thence 08*30 00“ West 29.47 feet to a point in the centerline ot Gumsay Lake Road and the place of beginning thence North 66*49'25“ East along the centertine of said Gumsey Lake Road 138.99 feet; thence South 30*4711“ West 361.52 70*22-19" West 110.60 feet; feet; thence North thence North East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 99.95 feet; thence 39*41’25“ East continuing along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 50.11 feet; thence North 77*31'25“ East continuing along, centerline of sad Gumsey Lake Road 7 38 feet to the place of beginning. The Northerly 33.00 feet of the above desenbed parcel, adjacent to Gumsey Lake Road, being subject to an easement tor public highway pur­ poses The redemption period snail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1949CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale Fite *200215572 Stallions Northeast <5/T6) (248) 269-8684 COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made In the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by WALLACE TOWNSEND and KAY TOWNSEND, husband and wife, of 1401 East Yankee Springs Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern, S.E , Gnmd Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated October 20. 2000, and recorded on October 30. 2000, in Docket 1051344 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Ntoe Dollars and Forty Cents ($49,669.40) and no suit or proceed­ ings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 30. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. the undersigned win sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose (A sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon s««d Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorney s tees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County and which are desenbed as follow?: East 20 rods of West 50 rods of the South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North, Range 10 West, except beginning at the Northwest comer tract a being East 20 rods of the West 50 rods of the South 1/4 ot the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 37'38“ East 329.72 feet along the North line of said Tract A; thence Southerly 245 feet along East line of said Tract A; thence North 89 degrees 2738“ West 155 feet; thence South 45 degrees 0712“ West 140.7 feet; thence South 310 feet parallel with West line of said Tract A; to East-West 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence Westerly 75 feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 654.35 feet along West line of said Tract A to point of beginning. Together with an easement 30 feet in width for ingress and egress containing an existing bituminous driveway there­ to. and subject to and together wrth a non-exclusive easement lor ingress and egress to Yankee Springs Road via bituminous driveway senring the entire South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Item *08-16-301-100 which has an address of 1401 East Yankee Spnngs Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period sha.! be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: April 9. 2002 Drifted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 (5/16) gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in 16 2/10 Links; Thence East 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Ste. 111-A mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Thence North to the place ot Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) including interest at 10.550% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. Dated. April 11.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Grand Rapids Michigan 49546 Dated Apnl 18. 2002 claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 25/100 dollars ($96,912.25). 10 Rods and 81/10 Links; Thence South 12 Rods 82*22 35' in which case the redemption penod shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the date of such sale. assigned by said mortgagee to the Weils Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as Trustee lor registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-B, Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001­ B, without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2002, which was recorded on March 11. 2002. in Instrument *1076318. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is described as follows, to wit: Lots 18 and 19 of Ackers Plat, according to the 253.00 feet along said West line, thence North 89 deg. 23'56“ East. 349.95 feet; thence South 00 from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 24.2001. and record­ ed on January 26, 2001 in Instrument *1054278 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was Commencing 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links West of the 03*19'25’ East 205 45 feet to the centertine of said Gurnsey Lake Road, thence South 002-00 which has an address of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christine Smith (original mortgagors) to Option One desenbed as follows. All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry and State ot Michigan, and line to the West tone of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 deg. 33'57“ West, deg 33'57 East 253 00 feet to the point of beginning Subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and pubic utilities purposes over the easterly 66 feet thereof Also subject to an easement for Luc. s Road and any other ease­ ments or restrictions of record Item *08-09-026- Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made (5/9) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W., Ste. 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 f (5/16) �Pane 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday Apnl 25. 2002 COURT NCWS: Bert Morales, 47, of Bellevue, is sched­ uled lo be tried May 20 and 21 on charges of delivery and manufacture of metham­ phetamine and operating a drug house, which allegedly occurred Feb. 2 in John­ stown Township. Co-defendant David Moore, who was at the home the night of the arrest, testified at a preliminary examination March I that a gathering at Morales’ home that night was simply to install a car stereo. Moore testified the groun was drinking pop and eating doughnuts w.ncn officers ar­ rived. He also testified that police bribed him to “say anything about anybody.” But in Barry County District Court April 24. Moore admitted to lying on the witness stand. “J was told to give a false testimony to help keep him out of jail,” Moore told Judge Gary Holman. Moore replied “Bert" when asked who asked him to lie. 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Lo­ cated inside the Meadow Stone Communitv. Meadow Stone Homes. 616 948-2387. FIRST TIME HOME BUY­ ERS: We represent several banks, they are eager to sell homes they have repos­ sessed. No application fee if you mention this ad. 1-800­ 672-9604_________________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as S500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for drtails (800)672-9604 the night of the incident. The officers also allegedly seized one ounce of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, packaging and a scale. Morales was arrested and charged with delivery and manufacture of methampheta­ mine and marijuana, operating a drug house and possession of marijuana and metham­ phetamine. He is free on $25,000 cash bond await­ ing trial. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill told the court he plans to file a motion to admit other acts evidence into the trial because Morales allegedly “continues to be involved in methamphetamine." McNeill also told the court that Morales has changed his address without notifying authorities. Moore pleaded guilty to being an acces­ sory after the fact of a felony charge of de­ livery and manufacture of methampheta­ mine and a May 23 sentencing date was scheduled. In other recent court business: • Dean Mesccar of Hastings pleaded not guilty to violating probation by consuming alcoho.*, leaving the scene of a personal in­ jury accident and driving on a suspended li­ cense April 15 in Barry County. Mcsecar was on probation for a previous conviction of fourth offense resisting and obstructing police. A probation violation hearing was set for May 2 and bond is set at $25,000 cash or surety. • Dean Williams, 25, of Middleville, was sentenced to serve three to 15 years in prison on his conviction on two counts of second degree home invasion and 16 months to two years on a conviction of sec­ ond offense possession of marijuana. Williams was charged after he broke into homes at 1891 Starr School Road and 1753 Starr School Road on Feb. 26 in Hastings. One of the victims wrote in her impact statement that “now I sleep with a knife by the bed and boards and dead bolts on my doors,” according to Barry County Prose­ cutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “My grand­ children now hide their piggy banks. Even they know right from wrong.” Another home invasion which occurred on Feb. 18 was not charged in exchange for his guilty plea, said McNeill. “You should not be here this morning,” Fisher told Williams. “You’ve been given far greater gifts than you’ve taken advan­ tage of. Obviously, you didn’t get to choose who your father was. The irony of him (Dean Mesccar) being here on the same day as you is not lost on me.” Fisher called Williams’ crimes “very se­ rious,” noting that when he broke into the houses to steal change he was intoxicated. Williams will be eligible for boot camp while in prison. • Sam Waller, 48, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to serve 17 months to five years in prison on his conviction of attempted lar­ ceny for trying to steal a boat motor Nov. 13 in Prairieville Township. According to a Jan. 8 K**.-.mazoo Ga­ zette report. Waller was sentenced in that county to 47 months to 15 years in prison for breaking and entering by forcing his way into a storage unit in Oshtemo in No­ vember of last year. According to the Gazette article. Waller has a heroin problem and has been in and out of court on similar charges for years. Assistant prosecutor John Andercgg was quoted as calling Waller “a thief who doesn’t leam.” Waller’s Barry County sentence will run concurrent to his Kalamazoo County prison sentence. • Linda Hatfield, 42, of Gobles, had her sentence on charges of methamphetamine and marijuana possession, along with a trespassing charge, postponed until May 2 at 8:15 a.m. so she can make child care ar­ rangements. The incidents allegedly occurred on Sept. 18 in Orangeville Township. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill noted that Hatfield is unable to pay her fines and costs immediately, “though she was able to come up with the money Ig purchase the controlled sub­ stances.” “This is Ms. Hatfield’s first drug convic­ tion of any kind,” said defense attorney Kathryn Russell “She’s requested proba­ tion instead of any type of jail. She takes care of her grandson. She realizes she made a mistake and she doesn’t associate with those people on a regular basis. She hasn’t seen them since this incident.” “You’re going to have some jail time to serve," said Fisher to Hatfield. “You should have been prepared for that possibility this morning." • Jamica Sottillie, 25, of Nashville, was ordered to spend three months in jail with credit for eight days served on her convic­ tion of second degree home invasion. She was also ordered to pay $1,000 in costs, $1,497 restitution and to serve two years on probation. The balance of her jail time will be suspended on her enrollment in a substance abuse treatment program. In exchange for her plea to the lesser See COURT NEWS, page 19 Police Beat Nashville man arrested in drug raid NASHVILLE — An investigation by the Tri County Metro Drug Team of Lansing Monday has led to the arrest of a Nashville man on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. William John Parr, 48. is being held in the Barry County Jail on $75,000 bond on two counts of delivery and manufacture of five to 45 kilograms of marijuana and with one count of being a habitual offender, third conviction. Parr was arrested April 22 after an investigation in the 100 block of North State Street in Nashville. Missing tool trailer sought by police YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A tool trailer containing several thousand dol­ lars worth of construction tools turned up missing from a construction site on Norris Road between Saturday, April 20, and Monday, April 22, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Phil Vannette said the trailer contained a 6500-watt Honda generator, a saw zall, a heavy duty, commercial paint sprayer and a large number of other tools. The 12-foot trailer belongs to a Rockford builder and it is described as ail white with no lettering. Anyone with information is asked to cal! the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Diamond bracelet, silver coins stolen HASTINGS — The Hastings City Police Department is investigating the theft of a diamond studded bracelet and a large amount of silver coins from a home in the 400 block of West Court Street sometime between late January and April 17, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Police believe the incident is related to the January theft of the 72-year-old victim’s credit card, which has since been recovered. “Wc do have a suspect," Leedy said, noting that the investigation is continuing. Man hits woman with car during fight HASTINGS — A 20-ycar-old Hastings man is in the Barry County Jail on $7,500 bond awaiting a pre-exam hearing on a felony count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for allegedly striking a woman with a car during an alter­ cation April 20. Hastings police officers responded to the 600 block of Barfield Drive when witnesses reported that the couple had been arguing inside the parked car before the woman exited the vehicle and was struck at about 8:43 p.m. “After further investigation, officers arrested the suspect, Brian Harmer, and a war­ rant was authorized,” said Leedy. “The victim complained of a few scratches on her legs though she did not believe they were caused by the vehicle.’’ Leedy said the victim suffered scratches when she fled into a nearby wooded area af­ ter the incident. “He struck her slightly with the vehicle but not enough lo hurt her,” Leedy said of the victim's statement to police. Woman charged with abusing daughter — FREEPORT — A 14-year-old Freeport girl who had been beaten by her mother fled to Richie’s Koffee Shop April 16 where her mother caught up with the girl, slapped her again, and dragged her out by the hair, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Shelly Allerding, 32, was arrested on one count of fourth degree child abuse and one count of being a disorderly, intoxicated person. She was arraigned on the two misde­ meanor charges April 17 and posted a $500 bond. Allerding allegedly told police she slapped her daughter because she raised her hand to her, while the child said she was only trying to defend herself. The woman also allegedly admitted to dragging her daughter by the hair. “The daughter’s lip was sore and there was no hair ripped out,” said police. “The mother used profane language to police describing what happened, saying (the daugh­ ter) had been back-talking and using vulgar language." Student with marijuana supplies arrested WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Police arrested a 17-year-old Clarksville boy at Lake­ wood High School April 17 after a teacher found lhe teen in the locker room where money had previously been stolen from the lockers. A teacher noticed that the student and his friends were supposed to be on a bus to the Heartland Institute in Ionia and not in the locker room. “He approached them and asked them to empty their pockets,” said Michigan State Police. “The one boy had marijuana, a home-made, metal pipe and a lighter.” The boy was taken to the Barry County Jail where he was lodged on pending charges. He will also be suspended from school and could face expulsion, police said. Student takes knife to school, flees MIDDI ,FVn 1E — A student caught with a pocket knife at Thornapplc Kellogg High School April 19 fled lhe school and was later found at a car wash in downtown Middleville, according to the Michigan State Police. “Administrators said they had caught the student with the knife and gave him a fiveday suspension,” said troopers. “He became upset and stormed out.” Concerned for the special education student’s personal safety, police were called to help locate the boy, who has suffered previous emotional problems. The boy was taken to Barry County Mental Health and no charges were filed. 911 hang-up’ calls becoming a problem BARRY COUNTY — Increasing occurrences of 911 hang-up calls have police warning lhe public that prank calls to 911 can result in misdemeanor criminal charges. “It’s a crime if it is not an emergency," said Trooper Donna Thomas. “If a child is doing it, the parents can be held responsible." Hastings Michigan State Police Post Commander Lt. Greg Krusinga said such calls occupy valuable police resources and tie up emergency telephone lines. “If you do have an accident (calling 911) you’re better off staying on the line and ex­ plaining what happened than to hang up because otherwise, wc have to send officers to make sure everything is OK.” said Krusinga. “And even when you do stay on the line, we still need to ask some questions lo make sure everything is secure." According to Thomas, abuse of the 911 system will result in prosecution. “We will not hesitate to seek charges if its a situation where there is blatant misuse of the 911 system." she said. Fearful teen fifes false police report YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Yankee Springs Township boy fearing retribution by his step-father for losing the keys to a camper trailer told police that a stranger held him at knifepoint, demanded the keys and fled in a white van. But before the boy recanted and admitted to inventing the tale about a bearded man wearing a flannel shirt and gray under shirt, an innocent Allegan County man driving a white van was stopped by police and questioned. Now the teen is facing a possible felony charge of filing a false police report, accord­ ing to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. The boy said he lost the keys and was afraid of what his step-dad would say and he “didn’t want to hear it.” The keys were later found at the boy’s home. �Third building or addition at proposed COTTsite? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor About 17 people attended the Barry County Board of Commissioners second evening meeting of the year, held at Thor­ napplc Township Hall in Middleville, and heard about future options at a proposed building site. Public comment by Carol Dwyer of Hastings and a question by Commissioner Tom Wilkinson sparked discussion of the proposed options. The County Board’s Facilities and Prop erty Committeehas discussed ideas to pro­ vide room for an optional third building or a building addition on property where it plans to relocate the County Commission on Aging and Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Plans are underway for the County Board to finalize the purchase of 6.75 acres for $519,500 at 1330 N. Broadway (M-43) on the southwest corner of Woodlawn in Hastings. The land includes the former Peace Community Church, which the county wants to renovate for a new COA site and use another part of the land for the Health Department. For the first time at a regular County Board meeting, it was noted that future “long range” plans also call for the option of building another structure on the prop­ erty, perhaps up to 10,000-square feet, or to add a 10,000-square foot addition onto the proposed Health Department if ever needed. “There is no plan to add an addition; it’s just long range planning. It’s pure and sim­ ple," said County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James after the meeting. She also chairs the Facilities and Property Commit­ tee. When the county changed architects for the proposed project, she said, the county learned “we don’t need to have as much (retention ponds) as we thought and we don’t need to have the drive off the state highway. So why would you not plan a parking lot that would accommodate (fu­ ture expansion at the site)? ...We have no plans on relocating anything (else) now." Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, during the meeting, questioned whether the County Board’s Property Committee meet­ ing minutes would disclose discussion of a future third building or future addition. Commissioner Ken Neil said, “it was just general discussion, good discussion,” in Hastings and the City Council, who have advised you they don’t like the project very much, feci like this board has forgotten its obligation... “It seems to me that it’s pretty clear that About 17 people attended the Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting in Middleville Tuesday night. Hastings resident Carol Jones Dwyer (standing) was one of the people who spoke during public comment. which would be difficult to convey in min­ utes. “It was a public meeting,” Wilkinson re­ sponded. He said discussion between com­ mittee members and the architect included whether the drains could accommodate an­ other 10,000 square foot building, and if not, the lot would have to be tom up again. There was no motion made about the op­ tional building, he said. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said he couldn’t see any reason why men­ tion of the optional building couldn’t be in the minutes, but it’s not required if the mat­ ter is not voted upon as an official position of the committee. “We want to make the best use of the land for the future,” James said. “...Prop­ erty is a premium." Commissioner Jim French noted that the county is growing “so there is a possibility of expansion. That doesn’t necessarily mean wc are going to expand up there (at Woodlawn and M-43). Carol Dwyer called for public discussion about the issue if the county’s architects or other professionals have been asked to plan more ways to relocate county departments from the downtown area because that would be a major shift in public policy without public input. During the public comment portions of the meeting, she and her husband, Robert Dwyer, spoke in opposition to the proposed plans to move the COA and public health building from downtown Hastings to the north side of city. She said she got “a real jolt” when she heard the county might move three more departments, besides the COA and Health Department from downtown to the Woodlawn/M-43. “...It has been the stated policy of county government for a long time to concentrate itself in downtown Hastings. That’s been a huge confidence boost to the city of Hast­ ings. to the businesses of downtown Hast­ ings and to our sense of whether we as a community can survive...,” she said. She thought the county endorsed that policy when they bought the old City Hall and later purchased five homes in that same block. “That all made beautiful sense to me and it all seemed a solid endorsement of the county’s intention to stay downtown,” said Carol Dwyer, who has a law firm in down­ downtown Hastings is going to take a beat­ ing from this county. It’s going to take a beating by diffusing county government out to another part of the same city. Wc had a dream at one point that that property (the former church site on Woodlawn and M­ 43) would end up back on the city tax rolls, but it’s never going to be back on the tax rolls...” He also pointed out that five house purchased by the county on the former City Hal) block have been taken off the tax rolls, too, because they are government property now. He asked what plans were being made for the current COA and health buildings after the agencies arc moved to the pro­ posed site. The Board did not respond. “It just seems to me that there is no real forward thinking on what we’re doing as a real plan,” Robert Dwyer said. When government moves out of the core of the city, it adds to the urban sprawl prob­ lem rather than solving it, he said. “I have been told within the last week that the COA Board has not as yet author­ ized moving out there or spending any money. Is that correct? Is it true?" Dwyer asked. The County Board did not respond to his question. Contacted Wednesday morning COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington said moving to the new site has been a “consensus decision” by the COA Board. “Wc initiated the project,” she said. Last spring, she said property owner Don Drummond wrote Commissioner Sandy James a letter inquiring if the COA would be interested in his Woodlawn/M-43 site. James, who also serves on the COA Board, brought the subject up at a COA meeting and members decided to tour the property and vacant church, Pennington said, “...the COA Board approached the county first about pursuing the property.” At the County Board’s meeting this week, public comment, held at both the be- LEGAL town Hastings. At the end of the meeting, her husband, Robert Dwyer, said "many people who live Notlce of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ACCUSED^ continued trom-page 1 ony, one count of being an accessory after the fact to felony murder and one count of maintaining a drug house. Miller works at Perrigo in AHcgan and lived with Uebbing’s grandmother in Brad­ ley for two years before leasing the Parker Road house. Her bond was set at 10 percent of $100,000. Her pre-exam hearing Wednesday was adjourned until May 8. Police said Garrett was found dead on a couch in the home at about 9 a.m., the morning after he and a number of friends painted a white cross in memory of John Rough VII, who had been killed days ear­ lier in an automobile crash on Hays Road near Second Street just inside Allegan County. “His friends dropped him (Garrett) off at the home... at about 10 or 10:30 p.m. and when the friend? came ever to visit the next morning, he was unresponsive,” said Trooper Dale Lyncma. The friends attempted emergency life saving techniques to no avail because “it was already too late,” said Lynema. Witnesses have led police to suspect the couple was selling drugs out of the Gun Lake home. “Residents in the neighborhood noted different vehicles were coming and going from there,” said Lynema, who thinks Gar­ rett had become acquainted with Uebbing and Miller through school and that Garrett began hanging out al the house some two months before his death. Police allegedly found a number of drugs at the house during a search after the arrests Thursday. “The reason I charged as I did is because he was dealing drugs to a minor and this of­ fice will not tolerate any dealing of drugs to minors,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill Thursday, shortly after the arrests were made. Toxicology tests revealed that Garrett had almost 2 1/2 times the lethal dose of methadone in his system when he died. “I would like to see one of the two say where it came from,” said Lisa Garrett. The Garretts at first suspected their son had died of a lifelong heart defect and did not know the actual cause of death until the arrests Thursday. “He was a very liked kid.” said Lisa Gar­ rett. “He had hopes of playing basketball, but couldn’t because of his heart condition. I think he kinda felt lost in trying to fit in.” The Garctts said their son was not a heroine addict. “He made one bad choice.” said his mother. Jeff Garrett was very involved with his son, often accompanying his classes on field trips and buying pizza for his class­ mates. “I plan to see this thing to the end,” said Jeff Garrett, “that they don’t bail on some wimpy plea bargain.” Chad Garrett's friend, Kevin Brenner, said he was “a funny guy,” who enjoyed telling jokes. Brian Crater enjoyed “everything” about Chau. “Wc went disc golfing, wc played foot­ ball and basketball and we went to our friends’ houses to eat pizza.” said Crater, a Wayland sophomore. “He played the guitar and so docs his dad. His dad opened once for Alice Cooper with his band, ’Tell No Tales.”’ Kay Hcrp and her son, Joe, said Garrett was polite to everyone he met. Charlton Park director to speak at First Friday Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Fors­ berg will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon May 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer cf Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Forsberg will talk about the recent con­ troversy over his leadership at the park, the political aspects of the debate, and he will discuss his point of view on the situation. Charges of mismanaging the park and consuming alcohol during events have been made by former employee Larry Henley and the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board has been grappling with the situa­ tion. Some county officials, particularly I County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie, have been calling for Forsberg to step down. The First Friday series, sponsored by the iBarry County Democratic Committee, Lakes place on the first Friday of each ■month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Dr. Peter Forsberg ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY “He was a good guy, very tall,” said Kay, adding that she remembers him enjoy­ ing video games. Crater said he knew Chad was experi­ menting with drugs and warned his friend to be careful, though he did not feel Chad was addicted to methadone. “Wc all told him, ’you shouldn’t be do­ ing that,’’’ said Crater, who was with Chad the night before his death. “You could tell when he was using, you could see it in his eyes.” Sherrie Kelly said Uebbing arrived at her home that night as Garrett and other friends of John Rough gathered to moum. “He was twisted, he was boistcrious, he was beligerent," said Kelly of Uebbing. “I didn't know him and he came into my house yelling to all of these crying kids, where’s my booze?’” Crater was with Garrett when he was dropped off at Uebbing’s home. “We were all emotional over John,” Cra­ ter remembers. Sherrie Kelly said she wants Uebbing separated from society. “I want to see him off the streets for the rest of these boys,” said Kelly. “It was a hell of a two weeks.” Methadone, said Lyncma. is a drug pre­ scribed by doctors to treat heroine addicts. “It’s an addictive drug," said Lyncma. “That’s why there is a lot of controversy about it. If it’s successful in getting some­ one off heroine, is it any better to have them addicted to methadone?” Lyncma said local law enforcement offi­ cers have seen an increase in methadone use in the county over the past year. "But. this is the first methadone case I’ve handled," he said, adding that metham­ phetamine still appears lo be the number one drug of choice in the county. The case is still under investigation, said INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard F. Tinkler and Shirley A. Tinkler (original mort­ gagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated Marc1'. 11. 2000, and recorded on March 17. 20C0 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as May 1.2001, among Credit­ Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular M—ting April 10, 2002 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor Doster. Treas Nottingham. Trustee Goyings. Trustee Gray. Public hearing re. SWBC sewer rate hike opened 07.25-closed 0737. Resolution for sewer rate hike passed, increase of $2.00 per month. Public Comment. Ray Dunfield regarding speed limits Barb Cichy regarding sewer system be due al the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ Minutes approved March 9.2002 March 13. 2002 March 22. 2002 March 27. 2002 Department reports received and filed. Approved purchase of stop sticks for Police Department. Discussion regarding culvert on Parker Road. Commissioner Adams report. Mercy Ambulance contract tabled. Discussion of Township Board Policy manual SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY AND 26/100 dollars (577.37026). includ­ ing interest at 10.600% per annum. Millages discussed and approval to put word­ ing together. Renewal plus 1/2 mill for fire and 1/2 mil! for Ace Securities Corp.. Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association, C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001-C82, without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 13. 2C01. which was recorded on August 20, 2001, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on May 16, 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed roads. Gravel for Cressey Cemetery approved. Fire Works permit for Pine Lake Association approved. Township Hall kitchen expenditure approved. Bills Approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Vickey Nottingham. Treasurer Attested toby: Mark A. Doster. Supervisor The North 1/2 ot Lot 1 and 2 of Block 8 of H J. Kenfield s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Apnl 4. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200212157 Mustangs-B COURT NEWS (5/2) FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin S. Osorio and Hugo Cesar Osorio, wife and husband, to MG investments. Inc., an Indiana Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated March 23. 1999 and recorded March 30. 1999 in Document *1027233. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by CitiFinandal Mortgage Company. Inc., FKA There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 32/100 Dollars ($23,150.32) including interest at the rate of 13.72% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, CCont.) mission of a felony and with being habitual offenders. Vogel is lodged in the Barry County Jail on $60,000 bond while Miller is lodged on $20,000 bond. Sottillie allegedly tested positive for co­ caine use on two occasions two days apart though she claims she did not use cocaine between tests. According to McPhillips. Sottiliic’s child is a motivating factor in her recovery. “I’m going to give you a chance to get yourself cleaned up so you don’t spend a long time in jail or prison because that’s really where you’re headed," said Fisher. “I’m sickened by what I read about your child. Doesn’t that make you sick to your stomach, what you’ve subjected your son to? It’s almost beyond comprehension." 4 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. by assign­ ment dated August 7. 2001 and submitted to and recorded by. Barry County Raster of Deeds Lyncma. charge, Sottillie must testify truthfully against Johnny Ray Miller and Jeffrey Vo­ gel, also charged in the case. If she follows through with the testi­ mony. charges of first degree home inva­ sion. receiving and concealing stolen fire­ arms and felony firearm will be dismissed against her. “While she made a mistake by associat­ ing with Miller and Vogel, she also opened her uncle to becoming a victim in this case.” said McNeill. Vogel and Miller, both homeless, arc facing felony charges for allegedly break­ ing into the home of a Maple Grove Town­ ship man March 14 using Sottiliic’s car. ac­ cording to police. Both men arc accused of first degree home invasion, receiving and concealing stolen firearms, using a firearm in the com­ ginning and end of the session, ranged from a question about where to properly dispose used bitteries to a complaint about the Southwest Barry Sewer & Water system, a request for more detailed county minutes and even an announcement of former State Rep. Terry Geiger’s candidacy to the Michigan Senate. Barbara Cichy of Delton said it's almost time for the County Board to confirm or deny a settlement it reached regarding Southwest Barry Sewer & Water system. She asked commissioners to re-address the situation “very carefully.” She said there are other questionable is­ sues that have not been addressed since the proposed settlement. She said it will be the users of the system who will be paying larger increases in fees if problems aren’t corrected. Among the complaints, she said, “...We have a potassium problem, we have a loss of property values due to the kind of sys­ tem that was constructed. “Actually, this settlement has done no service to the residents - none at all." Wes Knollenberg, of Delton, told the County Board the county minutes arc too sparse to follow what is going on and asked if a little more detail could be included. Cichy also spoke of the importance of having detailed minutes and asked why not record them “for no other reason than his­ toric value as to why commissioners made decisions...” Jim Alden of Delton asked about having the County Administrator investigate a plan regarding procedures for calling for a county referendum in Barry. He said the state constitution spells out information for a charter county, but is silent for regular counties. He also told James the east entrance to the old courthouse building is in bad shape and “an accident waiting to happen." Carol Dwyer and several others at the meeting also thanked the County Board for having occasional evening meetings. The county’s next evening meeting is May 28 in Johnstown Township. The next regular meeting is 9:30 a.m. May 14 in the County Courthouse in Hastings. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 30. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lol 8 of Block 2 of Kenfields Second Add "on to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Uber 1 of Plats, on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. 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Forsberg to talk at First Friday Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon May 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Forsberg will talk about the recent controversy over his leadership at the park, the political aspects of the de­ bate. and he will discuss his point of view on the situation. Charges of mismanaging the park and consuming alcohol during events have been made by former employee Larry Henley and the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board has been grappling with the situation. Some county officials, particularly County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, have been calling for Forsberg to step down. The First Friday scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, takes place on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Area seniors win awards from Ehlers Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers (R-Grand Rapids) will present the Congressional Medal of Merit dur­ ing a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Satur­ day, May 4, at the Gerald R. Ford Mu­ seum in Grand Rapids. The awards arc bestowed on one outstanding senior from each high school in the Third Congressional Dis­ trict. Recipients from this area include Elizabeth Nida of Hastings. Ben Conklin of Barry County Christian, Lindsay Morri of Thornapplc Kellogg and Jon Gerst of Caledonia. “These students have demonstrated exemplary citizenship and academic excellence in their high school ca­ reers.” Ehlers said. “They have also been leaders in the area of peer respect and community service, school citi­ zenship. and involvement in extracur­ ricular activities. Ideally, the nominee should be a student who significantly contributes to making his/her school a better place.” Two blood drives slated next week Two Red Cross blood drive are planned for next week, one in Delton and the other in Hastings. The drive in Delton will be held at the St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Floria Road, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The blood bank in Hastings will take place at the Moose Lodge 128 N. Michigan Ave., from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood to handle the upcoming Memo­ rial Day holiday. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Elarry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Additional News Briefs on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, May 2, 2002 PRICE 50* Kevin Konarska is new TK Superintendent by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Kevin Konarska was named by the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education Mon­ day night as the next superintendent for the 2,200-studcnt district. Konarska. 44, is currently the assistant superintendent for personnel at the Forest Hills School district. He replaces Midge Pippci who retires June 30. The board’s specially appointed person­ nel committee of David Smith, Don Haney and Scott Kiel will meet with Konarska to negotiate a contract. The vote was 6-0. as board member Kim Sei leek was not able to attend the meeting. The other finalist for the position was John Kingsnorth. superintendent at Romeo schools. Konarska had told the board during the interview process that he would be inter­ ested in moving to the school district, but first his son Patrick would like to graduate from Rockford High School with his class. He told the board that his daughter, Oumn. in the fifth grade, is looking forward to a new school district. He also assured the See KONARSKA, page 14 Teacher tenure denied Tenure was denied to Hastings teacher David C. Hagon at a special meeting of the Hastings School Board last Thursday. According to a written resolution passed by the board, “the services of David Hagon were found by the administration to be un­ satisfactory” and “warrant a non-rencwal of employment and denial of tenure in the school district." The resolution stales that it incorporates “by reference ar.d makes a part hereof tnc administrative recommendations and memoranda referred to above as well as all evaluations and documents relevant to the probationary teacher's performance, which more particularly support the stated reasons for non-renewal of employment and denial of tenure." Hagon is still teaching and wilt continue on staff until June 30. Half a dozen students staged a demonstration in the parking lot of the high school Monday morning to protest Hagon s termination, according to school officials. Paul Kirschner of the Michigan Educa­ tion Association, who represented Hagon in the hearing, said afterward that “this was a non-tenured teacher hearing — you don’t have all the protection a tenured teacher docs.” Speaking in ^un^ral terms about non-tenured teacher contracts, he said school districts can “renew them for good cause, bad cause or no cause." Kirschner said Hagon had tenure at his last teaching position. He worked for Zee­ land Public Schools as a high school indus- See TENURE, page 17 New Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Kevin Konarska and his his wrte. Lau­ rie. Law Day honors Dave Wilcox, recalls 9/11 Liberty Bell Award winner Dave Wilcox is “representative of everything that is good in Michigan,” Chief Justice Maura Cor­ rigan of the Michigan Supreme Court told those attending Law Day Wednesday in the Barry County Courthouse. Corrigan also praised the three judges of the Barry County Trial Court, saying all Maura Corrigan. Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, is pictured after Law Day ceremonies with Barry County judges (from left) Jim Fisher. Richard Shaw and Gary Holman. Corrigan praised the work the local judges have done to restructure the county court system to make it more efficient. seven Supreme Court judges have joined together to ask the Michigan legislature and governor to "give us a law to make avail­ able to all the people of Michigan what you’ve done here in Barry County.” Corrigan was referring to a cooperative court system instituted in Barry County that has received much praise over the years. “You figured out in Barry County how to be good and how to be better.” she said. “You reduced delays, speeded up the proc­ ess, and cut your budget.” Wilcox, 54. was a teacher of the cduca­ ble mentally impaired for 27 years and chair of the special education department for 10 years. He received WWMT’s “You’re My Favorite Teacher” award in 1993 and was Hastings High Alumnus of the Year in 1991. He graduated from Hast­ ings High in 1966 and received his BS from Central Michigan University in 1970. After his retirement, he became a Special Populations Coordinator for the Barry In­ termediate School District, where he helped create a new BISD Learning Center. The center teaches people with special needs job skills and provides employment oppor­ tunities. Attorney Bob Byington, who presented the Liberty Bell Award, recalled a story by Judge Richard Shaw about Wilcox. Bying- See LAW DAY, page 18 Dave Wilcox, retired special educa­ tion teacher and longtime advocate of children with special needs, was pre­ sented the Liberty Bell Award by the Barry County Bar Association Wednes­ day. Extension of utilities back on front burner by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An insurance crisis at the Flexfab Corpo­ ration. which threatened the flexible hose manufacturer's property insurance cover­ age. failed to secure a municipal water line extension to the plant, but succeeded in landing public utilities high on Rutland Township's agenda. The M-43/M-37 manufacturing facility which employs 370 people was informed last month that its insurance rating had changed and that the company 's coverage would be canceled May 15 if the company did not either secure public water to feed a sprinkler system or to install large, under­ ground storage tanks, according to Barry Economic Development Alliance Chairman Fred Jacobs. “Once your insurance is canceled, it’s al­ most impossible to get it back again." said Jacobs, who worked in favor of an immedi­ ate water line extension from the city to the plant. “They : ceded their water problem solved.” But after talks between the Alliance. Flexfab. Rutland Township, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the City of Hastings. Flexfab opted for the most rapid solution, said City Manager/Enginccr. Jeff Mansfield. “Flexfab elected to install their own pro­ tection equipment.” said Mansfield. “We were willing to work on some form of an agreement to allow utilities service, but we never got to the point of negotiating those.” Flexfab could not wait for negotiations toward a water service district and a reim­ bursement plan, said Chief Financial Offi­ cer Jeff Weidcn. “Because of 9/11. they've (insurance in­ dustry) changed how they're looking at property insurance.” said Weiden. “We've had properly insurance for a long time but they never evaluated us considering our sprinkler system.” Weiden explained that when Flexfab was reclassified as a high risk company, “we didn’t have a big enough tank” to bring wa­ ler to the existing sprinkler system. “Officially, they disregarded it.” said Weiden. “But as the market hardened, more insurance companies refused to take us on a • a high risk because on paper, we had no sprinkler system even though we did." In early .March, the company learned its insurance carrier was going to cancel their coverage. “So. we had to go find someone else," said Weiden. The company found coverage, but the premium was going to be more than 300pcrccnt higher than in the past because they company is now considered high risk due to the plastics materials they handle though Weiden disputes that Flcxfab's processes are high risk. “All wc had to do to reduce the premium to lower than what we’ve been paying all along was to get a water supply with enough pressure to the sprinkler system.” said Weiden. “If wc got a municipal line, that would have taken care of the bulk of the problem.” See UTILITIES, page 14 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 News Briefs... | New library site forum planned A public forum on the proposed new Hastings Public Library will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. U. night. Thurs­ day, May 2, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The purpose of the program will be to answer questions, accept new sug­ gestions and clear up confusion about the proposed site near the comer of Mill and Jefferson streets, about build­ ing plans and about the project's budget. Moderator for the forum will be Duane Hildebrandt. Everyone is wel­ come to attend. Delton students to do comedy Delton Kellogg High School stu­ dents will perform the comedy “Mac­ Beth Did it" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 2, 3 and 4 in the DK High School auditorium. Admission is $4. The play is about a community theater group staging a production of a Shakespeare play, but having a diffi­ cult time doing it with a “not-so-talented acting group." according to Di­ rector Janet Tower. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 115th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale for $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria Satur­ day. June 1. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses in separately as­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Anni­ versary class receptions begin no later than 5 pum. and often earlier. Please cheekVhh your cli-unJoi your classes' exact schedule. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to par­ ticipate in the banquet or circulate be­ tween these specially assigned rooms and greet old friends. Punch will be served in the cafeteria at six followed by dinner al 630 sharp. Immediately following this year's banquet there will be a dance and so­ cial hour sponsored by the Class of 1962. Everyone is invited. Music from the Big Band era of the 1940s and ‘50s will be featured. Music will be provided by Joe LaJoye. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, or by mail from Jane (Muttcn) Sinclair, 7252 S. M-37 High­ way, or Donna (Bachclder) Kinney. 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings. MI 49058. Self-addressed stamped envelopes will be appreciated. Send e-mail in­ quiries to: www.cwalton@mvcc.com. E-mail seminar set for May 15 A special in-service seminar on e­ mail and the Freedom of Information Act will be presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Cen­ ter, 2950 West M-179 Highway. Hast­ ings. An invitation has been sent out to members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners; county elected of­ ficials and department heads; town­ ship supervisors and trustees: village presidents, trustees and managers; and the mayor, city manager and councilmen for the City of Hastings. The in-service seminar will be pre­ sented by Peter Cohl, an attorney with Cohl, Stoker & Toskey, to review the requirements under the Freedom of In­ formation Act—what public officials should know. The seminar will in­ clude the applicability of the Freedom of Information Act to e-mail. For more information, call Luella Dennison at 945-14)5. Light refresh­ ments will be available 'Golden Deeds' nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the annual Book of Golden Deeds award and the deadline for nominations has been set for Monday, May 15. This is an exclusive Exhange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens, according to Nancy Bradley, Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Committee chairwoman. This year’s recipient will receive the award at the annual Mayor Exchange luncheon with Allegan May 23. The award winner also will be the grand marshal at the Summerfest Parade Aug. 25. Most recent recipients of the honor have included Don Reid, Rus Sarver. Patty Engle, Dave Storms and Ardie Baum. To nominate someone for the award, pick up a form at the Hastings Public Library Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri­ days from 10 ajn. to 5 p.m. or Satur­ days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Completed forms should be rettsmed to the library by the deadline Truck Show, Swap Meet Is Sunday The second annual Track Show and Swap Meet at Historic Charlton Park in Hastings is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5. Event sponsor Kim Voshcll of Nothin' But Truck accessories and vi­ nyl lettering in Hastings said she ex­ pects more than 400 trucks to vic for trophies in 13 show classes. Award categories yvill include seven modelycar divisions as well as Mini-truck, SUV, Special Effects. Paint & Graph­ ics, Open Class and Best of Show. Dash plaques and goody bags will be presented to the first 200 trucks, with American antenna flags going to the first 100 entries. Participants can stop by the registra­ tion booth and enter to win door prizes given away every 15 minutes. Prizes range between $20 and $200 in value each year. Anyone interested is urged to par­ ticipate and help clean more than 40 miles of the Thomapple River. Several and include a new tonneau cover. The monster truck "Li'l Miss," sponsored by 4-Play Offroaders Truck Club, will demonstrate her dominance by crashing cars at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monster truck rides will be available for $2 apiece before and after the Li’l Miss demonstration, with proceeds supporting the Drug Abuse Resistance Educa ion (DARE) program. Driver Dan Johnson and his Stadium Race Jeep will be on hand, sponsored by Wilder's Auto Service, as well as the Westin “Mud Runner” truck. Children's activities arc scheduled stretches of the river will be canoed and cleaned simultaneously. Participants have the option of start­ ing at various points between Nash­ from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., including a monster track bouncer, face painting, a clown, games and prizes. DARE sponsors will be fingerprinting chil­ ville and Caledonia. Each group cov­ ers a float time of about two hours. The Thomapple River is navigable by all skill levels, so the whole family can enjoy a trip down the river. Ca­ noes are available free of charge thanks to the generosity of local canoe dren throughout the day. The Hastings firefighters will be showing off their truck and will give out American flags River cleanup set for May 18 The annual Thornapplc River Cleanup and Canoe Trip will be held Saturday morning. May 18, between Nashville and Caledonia. This event is planned for the Satur­ day before Memorial Day Weekend liveries. “Landlubbers" can choose to help with river bank cleanups if they prefer. Steve Merring is coordinator of the event for his third year. A River Festival is planned at Tyden Park in Hastings May with food, music, exhibits and demonstrations, with the support of many individual and business sponsors. To sign up please visit www.thornapplcriver.org for additional informa­ tion, or call Merring at 945-9706 or Rose at Hendershot at 948-8823. Anyone interested is urged to sign up and join the fun. bring their own canoe or kayak. Free rentals are avail­ able. to the first 100 children. Spectator admission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5-12 years old. For more information, call Charlton Park at 945-3775 or www. charlton park.org. 'Living with Arthritis’ set Pennock Hospital's Dr. Eric Leep will give a free community presenta­ tion on "Living with Arthritis" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. May 7, in the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. He will discuss cost, management and therapeutic options of arthritis. There will be an opportunity for indi­ viduals to ask questions. Those interested in attending are en­ couraged to call 948-3125 to reserve a place. Outstanding business students selected at Hastings High School Kyle Bcllgraph has been selected as the Outstanding Business Information Technol­ ogy student and Amanda Bcchler has been chosen as this year's Outstanding Business Student Award winner by the business teachers at Hastings High School. The business education teaching staff is made up of of Patrick Purgiel. Mary Daw­ son, Nancy Cottrell and Tracy George. Bellgraph’s studies in business have in­ cluded operating systems, programming, network administration and applications. He also has used his skills to help the de­ partment in maintaining the computer sys­ tems in the department's three computer labs and researched information technology databases for curriculum resources, soft­ ware and hardware specifications and pric­ ing. Bellgraph has fulfilled special requests from the school district's technology de­ partment for servicing other computers in the high school. He also is spending part of his senior year as an elementary school aide for computer classes at the Hastings Middle School. As a rhrec-year member of Business Pro­ fessionals of America, he has demonstrated Kyle Bellgraph his information technology skills in the Workplace Skills Assessment Regional Competitions. He has been a state qualifier for awards in Information Technology, Computer-Aided Graphics and two awards in the Presentation Management Team. His Information Technology award recognized his general computer and network knowl­ edge. Bcllgraph was one of only six to earn the award from of group of nearly 300 who entered the event. In his spare time, he enjoys building computers of his own ("budget permitting") and troubleshooting and installing hard­ ware and software for his neighbors, family and friends. He has played three years of varsity soccer as a goalkeeper and played his senior year as one of three tri-captains. He also was named Most Valuable Player. He has played three years of varsity ten­ nis as fourth doubles and first singles. Bcllgraph also was one of ten seniors se­ lected this year for the annual Rotary Hon­ ors Convocation. Kyle is the son of Patricia and Tom Bell­ graph of Hastings and Dians to attend Pur­ due University in West Lafayette. Ind., next fall to study computer science. After col­ lege, his goal is to work as a network secu­ rity specialist, r Bechler was selected for her award be­ cause of her outstanding accomplishments in business education and her involvement in extra-curricular activities. She says that the business education pro­ gram is one of the best she has been in­ volved in at Hastings High Schoo! and be­ lieves that the excellent business teaching staff and the business classes she has taken Amanda Bechler throughout high school have prepared her well for college and the future. Bechler has been involved in a number of different school and non-school related activities, including marching band, symphonic/concert band, jazz band and pit or­ chestra. where she played trombone. She was section leader for two years in march­ ing band and has sat first chair in the sym­ phonic band. She also played keyboard, trombone and percussion in her church or­ chestra. Hastings Manufacturing reports better 1st quarter Hastings Manufacturing Co. has an­ nounced results for the first quarter of 2002, highlighted by improved operations, higher net earnings and the continued di­ versification of its line of internal engine components. The Hastings-based piston ring manufac­ turer and engine-products specialist re­ ported net income of $295,643, or 40 cents per share, on net sales of $9.3 million for the first quarter of 2002, compared with net income of $67,621. or nine cents per share, on net sales of $8.7 million for the same period last year. Hastings Manufacturing officials attrib­ uted the increase in sales to higher sales volumes of its flagship piston ring products in the original equipment and export mar­ kets, as well as revenue contributions from new alliances to sell engine components for other manufacturers. The company signed agreements in 2001 to become the exclu­ sive marketer and distributor of Zollncr pis­ tons and ACL engine components in the United States and Mexico. "I am pleased with our results." said Mark Johnson, chairman and chief execu­ tive officer of Hastings Manufacturing. "We outperformed many of our peers in the automotive parts market by focusing on productivity and by offering an expanded line of high-quality engine parts. Our part­ nerships to market and distribute Zollncr pistons and ACL engine parts alongside our Hastings-brand piston rings arc allow ing us to increase our value as a one-stop engine­ parts resource for professional engine re­ builders, parts warehouses and specialty re­ tailers. "Just as importantly, our efforts to im­ prove productivity, increase product quality and reduce scrap have enabled us to im­ prove our results and maximize the invest­ ments we've made in our manufacturing operations." Hastings reported that gross profit im­ proved to 31.6 percent of sales in the first quarter of 2002, compared to 28.7 percent in the same period last year. The company attributed the improvement in gross margin to sales generated by the distribution of Zollncr and ACL products, as well as lean manufacturing efforts and overall improve­ ments in operating efficiency. Increased gross profit levels, combined with contin­ ued focus on managing operating expenses, helped the company improve its operating income to $614,654. from $225,439 during the first quarter of 2001. Hastings said the improvements in opcr- She has been involved in her church youth group and youth choir throughout high school. In addition, she has been in­ volved in the Excel club, a community service organization and a student branch of the Hastings Exchange Club, which her father and sisters started in 1992. Bcchler also took part in Business Pro­ fessionals of America activities this year. She finished second in Computerized Ac­ counting and eighth place in Payroll Ac­ counting at the Regional Workplace Skills Assessment Program. She was able to ad­ vance to the state level in Detroit, where she received sixth place in Payroll Ac­ counting. This year she has also been a work expe­ rience student at the Hastings Area Schools Administration Office and has learned numerous skills related to the business field. Amanda is the daughter of Timothy and Marese Bcchler. She plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College for two years and then transfer to a four-ycar university, where she will study accounting and fi­ nance. See MANUFACTURING, page 17 Special $1000 SAVINGS! /hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. •Wearthstone residents enjoy: es Quality, Caring Staff « Safe and Secure Environment es Extensive Activity Programs « Personalized Care Plan « Family Support Groups Count on .Wearthstone's Assisted Act Now! Call (or details' Conveniently located at 4352 Breton Rd. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 (616)281-5170 www hearthstoncjSMsted com Living & Memory Care Center to care for your loved ones. Schedule your personal tour by calling us today! hearthstone) ASSISTED LIVING/ & MEMORY CARE CENTER < ft License No AH 410236803 ® �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 - DeVos says GOP goal is to win U.S. Senate by David T. Young Editor Former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Betsy DeVos said the GOP has a lol to proud of in gaining back the While House, but the biggest work to be done this year is to gain control of the U.S. House and Senate. DeVos, guest speaker al the annual Barry County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner last Thursday night at the Middle Vil’a. said the greatest development of the past 16 months has been that “neither that man (Bill Clin­ ton) nor his lapdog is living in the While House." She said George W. Bush's election and performance “have brought a fundamental change, a restoration of decency. It’s re­ freshing and exciting, and not just from a partisan point of view. “The president has guided through the roughest of seas. He's pushed through tax cuts and nominated accomplished people in the face of threats by liberal Democrats and left-wingers." DeVos said she was particularly im­ pressed with the way Bush stood against human cloning. “He showed that all human life is pre­ cious. it’s not a commodity." She added 'hat she shudders to think of what might be happening in America today if Albert Gore was president. However, she noted that the last three presidential election winners (Clinton in 1992 and 1996 and Bush in 2000) were not elected with as much as 50 percent of the Guast Speaker Betsy DeVos (center) presents the Leadership Award to Ted McKelvey, former County Board chairman and Road Commissioner, as current GOP Chairman Mark Englerth (right) looks on. Receiving the Second Amendment Award from Issues Committee Chairman Brian Reynolds (right) was David Stevens. popular vote. Despite winning the White House. Bush is hamstrung in getting his agenda through Congress because Democrats have a 50-49 advantage in the U.S. Senate. This was pos­ sible because Republican Senator Jim Jef­ fords switched his affiliation from the GOP Former Barry County Republican Party Chairwoman Vickie Jerkatis (center) pre­ sents a service award to longtime party activists Bard and Don Drewel (right). to independent, thereby handing committee chairmanships to Democrats. DeVos said Democratic Senators like Joe Lieberman (who was Gore’s running mate) “are not looking for bipartisan solutions to problems... If we fail to gain control of the Senate, efforts in the following two years will be to take down the president." Perhaps the most alarming problem with the Democratic majority in the Senate is obstruction of appointments of conserva­ tive judges, whom she called "one of the brightest lines of demarcation between the parties. Good judges who respect the law are more important than any piece of legis­ lation. She said a “rag-tag coalition of leftists" most recently defeated a nominee from Mississippi. Aituiner obstruction the Senate provided this year was on a proposal on oil drilling in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge, which she called “uninhabitable." She said the pro­ posal to drill would not harm the environ­ ment and it was defeated only “for political reasons that have no basis in fact." Closer to home, she said. “This year we will reap the rewards of our work of 10 years and send a Republican majority dele­ gation to Congress.” The Democrats now have nine of the 16 seats, but after redistricting, it is likely the GOP will enjoy a 9-6 advantage after the Nov. 5 general election. DeVos said that after her years as state party chairwoman, she grew to dislike the influence of labor unions, teachers* unions, the Sierra Club and pro-choice groups on the legislative process, so she started the Great Lakes Education Project to help can­ didates who will support a voucher plan for parents to send kids wherever they wish. The guest speaker said in elections for state-wide offices, she is supporting Terry Land for Secretary of State, Mike Cox for Attorney General and Richard Posthumus for Governor. About the race for governor, she said, “I see the polls and I know Dick starts off be­ hind. But he's right on the issues and it’s early. Elections arc not about public opin­ ion, they're about who shows up at the polls.” Though many sec a race between Post hu­ mus and current Attorney General Jennifer Granhoim. DeVos has a different predic­ tion. Noting that in the 1994 gubernatorial pri­ mary race, Howard Wolpe upset favored Debbie Stabenow, “I’m predicting that David Bonior will be this year’s Howard Wolpe." She said she's confident Posthumus could defeat Bonior in November, but cau­ tioned, “Wc all need to stop being pundits and start being producers." At the conclusion of her speech, DeVos said. “At Lincoln Day dinners across America a year ago. America was at peace. This year we’re in a war. In the midst of this, I have never been more proud to be an American. I’m happy about people redis­ covering their faith and leaders calling on the people to pray and acknowledge the ex­ istence of evil in the world. “This awful attack (of Sept. 11) appears to have focused our minds on faith. It's what unites us. America is at the very core a God-fearing nation. Faith is not a source of division, it’s a source of unity, and faith is out of the closet and embraced all over America." Barry County Republicans recognized a J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs (left) accepts his First Amendment Award from Barry County Republican Party Issues Committee Chairman Brian Reynolds. number of people for their contributions to the GOP and to Barry County life. Awards were presented by County Chairman Mark Englerth to: • Barb and Don Drewel. Brian Reynolds. Agnes Adrounie. Jim French and Greg Moore of Congressman Nick Smith's office for their service. • Ted McKelvey, former chairman of the County Board of Commissioners and re­ cently retired Road Commissioner, for leadership. • Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, the First Amendment Award for writing several editorials in the Hastings Banner about issues of local interest. Jacobs, in accepting the award, said, “Wc have a responsibility to keep the people as part of the process. You have to let them feel they are a part of the decisions being made." • Dave Stevens of Middleville, the Sec­ ond Amendment Award, for his work on behalf of gun rights. • Rob Horman and Chris Younkers of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for their volunteer work at “Ground Zero” in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist at­ tacks. “Wc didn’t do it for us," Younkers said. “We did it for our department and our com­ munity." The GOP gathering also heard a presen­ tation from Rebecca Hawkins of the Barry County Prosecutor’s office about plans to build or designate a shelter for victims of domestic violence or child abuse. They will call it “Green Gables Haven." The Barry County GOP honored two Barry County Sheriff's deputies (one is be­ hind County Chairman Mark Englerth) for their work at Ground Zero in New York City. Hastings Town Hall 2nd most popular in Ehlers’ district bv Patricia Johns ’ Staff Writer Congressman Vem Ehlers told a room full of area residents that Hastings has been his second most popular “Town Hall” meeting venue after the Gerald R. Ford mu­ seum. At his town hall session in Hastings on April 27 he answered questions on every­ thing from the farm bill to parental rights. “It’s always a pleasure to come some­ where where the audience is really inter­ ested in how government works," he told the crowd. He began the Town Hall with an over-' view of events. He touched on the “No child left behind" education bill he was able to work on. He also discussed the events of Sept. 11 and some of the re­ sponses to the acts of terrorism against the United States. As the “Number One power" in the world. Ehlers said. “The United States has become more vulnerable." Since Sept. 11 he is impressed with what a good decision voters made when they elected George W. Bush president. “He makes decisions and there is no second guessing." Ehlers said. There arc some concerns about some of the provisions of the Patriot Act. Ehlers said that the act tries to hold a delicate bal­ ance between safety and freedom. The pro­ visions of the bill sunset in five years. Ehlers discussed ways to make all seg­ ments of transportation safer in the United States, not just air travel. One area he is do­ ing work in is the inspection of containers before they arc loaded on ships at ports in other countries. He passed around a budget handout which demonstrated that the deficit has been paid down. This year the government may run a small deficit, but the improving economy should help the government get back on track. “It takes lots of money to pay for anti-terrorism measures." A quick turnaround in the economy is still months away. He touched on the Enron mess, saying this is one of the times when "greed overcomes good sense." Congress is working on measures to improve account­ ing standards and protect workers' pensions in the wake of Enron.” During the question and answer period he was asked about support for Israel. “This is one of the toughest questions to answer,” Ehlers said. “In the past Israel has been much more responsive to suggestions from the United States. Public support for Israel has been going down in the United States with many people angry with Sharon." He continued. "I have always supported Israel, but I have some concerns with Sharon. I believe that Secretary of State Colin Powell is making progress but that this is a thorny issue which will take time to resolve." When asked about plans to attack Iraq, Ehlers said. “I have mixed feelings about some actions being discussed in response to Iraq. Success in Afghanistan is different from the situation in Iraq. “1 would like Io sec inspections (of weapons systems) continue, but I find di­ rect invasion talk very dangerous. We do not have allies as we did in (Operation) De­ sert Storm.” Ehlers said. “1 am cautious about military action or even supporting the dissidents who might not have popular support. Wc do not want Iraq to become another Bay of Pigs." There was a long discussion of energy­ efficiency in automobiles. According to Vem Ehlers signs a copy of the article announcing the Town Hall meeting in the Hastings Banner for Donald Dorman. Dorman’s wife. Helen, will bring this to her adult education government class. Helen said. "It is great to hear elected officials in our home town. I learned a lot." Ehlers it will be a while (perhaps 2010) be­ fore fuel cells will really be used. He told the crowd that lots of engineer­ ing and design work still needed to be done on fuel cells for both cars and homes. He was praised for taking a stand for increased CAFE standards, even though it was de­ feated. Ehlers came out strongly for integrity in scientific research. “If government researchers cheat on their results, they should be fired.” Ehlers told a questioner that parental rights is most often a state issue. He did encourage parents to take an auive role in schools since they arc the single most im­ portant factor in the success of students. On stem cell research. Ehlers supported the president's stance as a good solution. No one knows yet whether this research will result in cures. “Results arc still educated guess work.” The farm bill came in for a lot of discus­ sion with Ehlers supporting family farms. Wo k continues on the new bill and Ehlers said. “Even though I am allergic to cows. 1 See EHLERS, page 5 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2 2002 l€TT€RS from our readers... Go to library hearings May 2 To the editor: Once again, I urge all Barry County resi­ dents to attend the hearing Wednesday. May 8. at 9 a.m. in the Circuit Courtroom, where hopefully Judge Thomas Eveland will put this Mill Street mess to rest once and for all. We are still taking signatures for our pe­ titions at Pet World and now have close to 2.000 names. I have heard that the library people, have a petition started (funny, they claimed mine was irrelevant), so we are taking more signatures and the turnout has been great. I hope more of you come to this hearing next Wednesday, as we will need you all to show up. I would also ask that anyone who can make it to the public forum at Hastings High School Thursday, May 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. to be there. We need to show them we don’t want a library at their proposed loca­ tion. They say this forum is to answer all ques­ tions and to accept new suggestions. 1 have a suggestion - find a new location for the li­ brary that the community suppons instead of shoving this site down our throats! Do they not realize the mess this will cre­ ate? This mess will be forever. Don’t let them get away with it! In response to Darrel GrinneJI who stated in a previous letter that I should get an outof-town lawyer, our lawyer is doing a great job. I don’t believe Mr. Grinnell made any do­ nations toward the “Keep Mill Street Open Legal Fund”. If he has an extra $5,000 he would like to donate, then perhaps I could afford an out-of-town lawyer. We must keep an open mind about our chances of putting this to reft. One thing the judge must rule on is whether it is in the best interest and welfare of the public. Need I say more? Doug Ward. Hastings Brave Americans should be honored To the editor: Not a day passes I don’t think about (and dry my eyes over) the wonderfully coura­ geous everyday Americans who died in a Pennsylvania field Sept. 11. It’s troubling (to me. at least) our national leadership has done nothing, nothing, to honor these folks besides adopting young Todd Beamer’s softly spoken words, “Are you guys ready? Let’s roll’’ (it wasn’t a ‘cry’ as so often incorrectly reported) as a political slogan they paint on bombs. They read the writing on the wall, and an­ swered the minuteman’s echoing call. To ample phrase “Let’s roll” they all rose as one and sacrificed all. Please. America, Americans - if you never write another letter, write to your congressman, your senator, your president. Demand justice, recognition more than de­ served, rather owed, these first to fight back. Larry Hamp. Hastings Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. L’-S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Themappic, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington Let's change meat packing ownership law Dear editor: A hot topic of debate in the ongoing struggle to enact a new farm bill has been meat packer ownership of livestock. Four major packers now control more than 80 percent of U.S. beef slaughter. Be­ tween importing more than a million head of cattle per year, for their own feed lots and contracting production with domestic producers, these packers have a captive supply with which to control prices paid to cattle producers. The National Farmers Union has been pressuring Congress to enact legislation that would prohibit packer ownership of livestock for more than 14 days before slaughter. The packers and some allied farm groups claim this would destroy the market, that the packers really don’t control prices. The fact is, since the U.S. Senate version of a farm bill proposed this packer ban. the price of beef has fallen quite dramatically. This has not been because of a sudden in­ flux of animals on the market. Rather, it ap­ pears to be a threat by the packers to indi­ cate what they are capable of while they supposedly don’t control the market. To complicate matters for beef produc­ ers. a 22-year-old woman living in Florida is suspected of having Creutzfeldt Jacob disease (CJD). The media is calling this the human form of (Mad Cow) disease. Mad Cow disease is caused by bovine spongi­ form encephalopathy (BSE). The woman afflicted was bom and raised in Britain at the height of the BSE outbreak there. The United States has not had BSC at this point. However, the announcement from Barry County still a nice place to live To the editor: As I read the four-page spread by Barry County Community Foundation in the Re­ minder last month. I had to do a little remi­ niscing. I looked at the names and I saw retired ambulance chasers; company owners al­ ways out for property tax forgiveness and abatement for their factories; opportunists who buy and sell for their own greedy rea­ sons; ex-lawmakers who go back to the rea­ son the Commission on Aging is locked into their Michigan Avenue home; even a lady who would have liked to take my first amendment rights away, after my statement about the Japanese some years ago. They want you to give, give and give. From all this, you would think Barry County was never a great place to live. If you think so, you are wrong! Back when we had 16 township supervi­ sors making the decisions for Barry County, we were ahead. A township had a person who was very visible and was only a phone call away. What do you hjve now? A so-called lawyer-led band of eight county commis­ sioners. I would suggest they leave Charlton Park and Peter Forsberg alone. Most of them never knew Irv Chariton or what he was all about! There still should be a Charlton Park baseball team. I don’t think Darwin Swift is too old to pitch for the Irv yet! Chairperson Sharon Rich should keep everything as it is. Things can be too nicey nice. When voters get Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie out of office, it will be none too soon. Figure it out. If he is a lawyer, what is he doing with a salary of a commissioner (which is more than it should be. with add­ ons) when he could make a lot more, with his shingle on an office door? Boy, you people need a vote to get him out! This really gets to educated idiots. A sample of teachers at a Michigan Right to Farm law meeting were asking questions that they should have been familiar with. They both live on congested Algonquin Lake with their septic systems. It figures. Gift of music was special To the editor. Saturday evening (April 20) at Central Auditorium offered us a special gift of mu­ sic by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orches­ tra. thanks to the Thomapple Arts Council and many others. We were especially glad to see young people in the audience and hope that next year even more will attend. Free admission is offered to students to age 18. May Granata, Hastings D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. health authorities in Florida has caused a further drop in futures cattle prices. Live fat cattle as of April 19 were down $1.40 and down $1.12 to $1.32 in upcoming months. It is no secret to most consumers ano farmers that cheap livestock, dairy prices or other farm commodities do not translate to lower prices in the supermarket. A great deal of profit comes from the farm produc­ tion of food. Unfortunately, little of that profit trickles down to the producer. So. rather than enacting a farm policy that allows farmers a price in the market, the system allows corporations to reap the profit, the taxpayer is then asked to make up lost income for the farmer. Car) Mcllvain, Hastings, President, Michigan Farmers Union Write Vs A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Outlaw telemarketing? The Small Business Association opposes an anti-telemarketing bill being considered in the State Legislature. Should telemarketing be made illegal? they are teaching your kids. They also were around when the dam outlet collapsed at Algonquin lake. “Wolf Pack” 39 traffic tickets, aren’t we proud! 1 think it’s about time the State Po­ lice have a 24-hour presence - two or three of those cars out in the county between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The county is rammed by the state for hours patrolled overnight. We have too many ex-state cops working in Barry County. All said and done, we have some very nice people left in Barry County. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L Shea and Michelle L. Shoa (original mort­ gagors) to Novastar Mortgage. Inc., A Virginia Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2000. and recorded on September 11, 2000 in Document #1049227 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The Chase Manhattan Bank, a Now York Banking Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 2000, which was recorded on September 17.2001. in Document #1066559. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX and 59/100 dottars ($103,266.59), including interest at 8.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on June 6, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 15 Rods along the North line of said Section 6; thence South 36 Rods; Thence West 15 Rods Io the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 36 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: Apni 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200126027 Gators (5/23) Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMuntdb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Hghwey M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacoba Seer otar y/Trassurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Yxjng (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Louis Dell Eva. Hastings: Johnathon Hess, Hickory Corners: “Not completely illegal, but it should be used prop­ erly. Privacy is important." “I think they shouldn’t be able to do (telemarketing). Why should they interrupt us when we’re home sleep­ ing or something, or inter­ rupt our privacy?" Cris Fisher, Hastings: “I’m not sure if it should be outlawed, but I hink i‘ should be restricted. I don’t appreciate telemarketers calling on Saturdays and Sundays." Aubrey Raymond Middleville: Matt Powell, Middleville: “I screen all my calls. Nuisance telemarketing is one reason 1 do this. This business needs regulation." “They have the right to try to make a living and I have the right to hang up.” “I believe telemarketing should be made illegal be­ cause telemarketers arc a disturbance to a family’s private and personal life." Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5:30 p.m , Saturdays 8:30 a.m. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buergo Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER. Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 - Page 5 County gets *40,400 grant for decontamination equipment by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County’s Emergency Management Department has received a 540.400 grant to purchase mobile equipment to decontami­ nate individuals wherever a hazardous ma­ terials spill occurs or in times of terrorism. The County Board of Commissioners last week accepted the grant for first re­ sponder-oriented equipment from the U.S. Department of Justice. “Hopefully, we'll never have to use it," Commissioner Clare Tripp said. County commissioners also authorized Emergency Management Director John Hislop to apply for grants from the Pen­ nock Foundation and the Barry Community Foundation to purchase a S3.270 covered, lockable trailer to house, store and transport the decontamination equipment throughout the county when needed and possibly any­ where in the 5th District. The equipment from the Justice Dept, grant includes 521.534 for a decontamina- Surplus food distributions May 14,15 The Community Action Agency food distributions planned for this month will be held at several Barry County sites Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14 and 15. The TFAP (Commodities) and CSFP (Food in the Box 60+ and MIC) distribu­ tion dates, site and times are as follows: • Hastings (new location) — First Baptist Church of Hastings. 309 E Woodlawn, signs will be posted for lineup. Tuesday, May 14, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. • Delton — St. Ambrose Catholic Church Wednesday. May 15, from 10 to 11 • Hickory Comers — American Legion Fust #484 Wednesday, May 15. from 8 to 9 • Middleville — United Methodist Church Tuesday. May 14. from 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. • Nashville — Village Parking Lot Tues­ day, May 14. from 8:15 to 9 a.m. • Orangeville — Orangeville Township Hall Wednesday. May 15, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Pcasantvicw Family Church — Wednesday. May 15. from 9 to 10 a.m. • Woodland — Zion Lutheian Church. 6338 Velte Road. Wednesday, May 15, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The new warehouse manger for the food distribution program is Tom Garland. a.m. tion shelter. Hislop noted in the grant appli­ cation that Barry will have a shelter which is the same model being purchased by nu­ merous other communities. Two or more shelter units can be joined for a large-scale spill or exercise, he said. Grant funds also will provide $8,000 for a hand-held chemical detection device, 56.640 for decontamination equipment team bags, $2,000 of communication equipment, $1,600 for a portable generator and 5626 for Tyvek protective suits. A committee comprised of Hislop. County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, 911 Director Charlie Nystrom, representatives of Pen­ nock Hospital, a fire department represen­ tative, a representative from the Barry-Ea­ ton district Health Department and an ama­ teur radio coordinating officer from the Emergency Management office selected the equipment to be purchased with grant funds. The equipment was chosen based upon common experiences, needs of the commu­ nity and recommendations from Depart­ ment of Justice and Michigan State Police, Hislop said in a memo to County Adminis­ trator Michael Brown. The ability to decontaminate individuals near the scene of a spill “will provide a gan electric customers have already paid 5405.8 million into a federal fund for con­ struction of a federal waste facility. The County Board said “there arc serious concerns that the federal government is not complying with the timetables set forth in federal law. The U.S. Department of En­ ergy, working with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission must not fail to meet its obli­ gation as provided by law. There is too much at stake." • • Requested the Michigan Department of Community Health to transfer the Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency governing board, which serves Barry. Branch, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph coun­ ties, from the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners to the Kalamazoo Commu­ nity Mental Health Services Board by Oct. “The county of Kalamazoo believes that it would be more fiscally responsible to transfer its responsibility for operating the state mandated Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs to an agency or organization which is more experienced and better positioned to meet the challenges of operating” a new statewide risk-based Medicaid capitation program, the Barry County Board said in its resolution. The state Community Health department has implemented the program for all Regional Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency Medicaid subcontractors. “The Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services Board has managed the state mandated risk-based Medicaid capita­ tion program for both mental health and substance abuse consumer services for the Region 4 Coordinating Agency service area since October 1999.” • Authorized County Clerk Debbie Smith to hire a temporary employee during the absence of a staff member who is on dis­ ability leave. She told the board that she had hired a temporary employee from the Lake Odessa area on April 22. The situa­ tion may result in needing $1,700 in addi­ tional funds for the clerk’s budget later in the year, she told commissioners in a memo. • Granted permission for the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce to use the Courthouse lawn and south parking lots for Springfest activities May 18. The event will include an auction, children’s games, food and more. • Reported that the next evening Board of Commissioners meeting will be May 28 in Johnstown Township. safer transport of patients to Pennock Hos­ pital or other medical treatmeat facilities," Hislop said in the grant application. “This grant is the direct result of the Telecommunications project grant OK’d A $231,000 state grant to help conduct a regional telecommunications planning pro­ ject for Barry, Ionia and Kent counties has been approved. The grant is part of the LinkMichigan initiative, aimed at improving access to high-speed telecommunications services throughout the state. In announcing the grant approval. State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) said, "With people and businesses working in an ever­ changing high-tech world, it is vital that wc have a responsive and efficient telecommu­ nications system in place to provide the re­ sources and tools necessary to compete. EHLERS, cont. from page 3 believe that care of the land and the farm­ er’s contributions to the community arc im­ portant." Ehlers supports a middle of the road ap­ proach to roads in wilderness areas. The goal should be to protect wilderness, use roads where necessary for logging and then for recreation. He told one questioner that he did not anticipate a renewal of the draft in response to terrorism. Improvements in the INS will help and increased training. “In an open society, you can’t stop ter­ rorists but people can be trained to be more vigilant.” He also told one questioner that the siting of communication towers is a local issue the federal government only requires that communities not "roadblock" towers. It will be a while before satellites replace cellular towers. LEGAL NOTICE identifying stakeholder requirements, as­ sessment of telecommunications policies and combining the gathered information into a telecommunications plan. Artwork on display Artwork produced by Barry County stu­ dents who attended Young Artists’ Days will be on display at the Thornapple Arts Council Building at Fish Hatchery Park this weekend. On Friday. May 3. the display will be open from 3:30 to 7 p.m.: on Saturday and Sunday. May 4 & 5. the display will be open from 1-5 p.m. Students in grades 2-5 from Hastings. Delton. St. Rose and Woodland clementaries took part in Young Artists’ Days, which were sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District as part of its programming for gifted and talented youth. The resolution urges Michigan's U.S. senators and members of Congress to sup­ port the efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish the respository. “Over the past four decades, nuclear power has become a significant source for the nation’s production of electricity and Michigan is among the majority of states that derive energy from nuclear plants," the County Board said. “Since the earliest days of nuclear power, the great dilemma associated with this technology is how to deal with the waste material that is produced. This highlevel radioactive waste material demands exceptional care in all facets of its storage and disposal, including the transportation of this material," the resolution said. In accordance with a federal act. Michi- Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner Copies... THIS FIRM IS * DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Witham Courtnght Sr. and Patience Courtnght. husband and wife, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated December 3. 1997 and recorded December 9. 1997 in Document f 1005083. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of Caktomia. NA.. As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 8.1997 and record­ ed on June 19. 1998 in Document S1013776. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight and 36/100 Dollars ($58,658.36) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum Under toe power ol sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, noace is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of thu mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Bellevue. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land m the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Beginning in toe West kne of Section 28 at a point 458 feet South of the Northwest corner of the South 50 acres of toe West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28. thence South on the West Section kne 140 feet; South 88 degrees 30 min­ utes East 623.54 feet to the center of the high­ way; Northerly m the highway 14112 feet. North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 621.30 feet to the ’ piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tpe date of toe sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sale in toe event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower Dated: April 11.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA., as Custodian or Trustee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 Ale No 209 1268 This grant will help lay the groundwork for future generations in the tri-county area." The state money will be matched with $81,OCX) in other state, local and private funds. The project includes database creation, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Threat and Risk Assessment that was accomplished last year." In other business, the County Board: • Adopted a resolution in support of es­ tablishing a permanent rcspository for highlevel nuclear waste by opening Yucca Mountain in Nevada. Commissioner Wayne Adams said he had researched the safety of such a plan. Black & White as well as FULL COLOR! Priced At LmAs... 99* J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 HASTINGS 4 IsrIUNC MATiHKEs! A New Name, New Mission New Pledge of Service To You Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. I WXMenr I «OkH A** I I JIMMY NEUTRON (O) | it wt»-aurv4l oiewtR-«M(PG U> Ol»t This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. Pennock Partner, Courtney, Registered Nurse Pennock For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) HEALTH ^SERVICES . Oto{essional, progressJV . Ortners in Pe” Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com (5/9) r �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 C. Malcolm (Mac) Douglas Mona Fay Alma CALEDONIA - C. Malcolm (Mac) Douglas, age 62, of Caledonia, went to be with his lord on Friday. Ap-il 26. 2002. Survivng are his wife, Ilcnc; his children. Kendall (Lucinda) Douglas. Steven Douglas, Jencllc (Andy) Jonkman; his brother. Bruce (Gail) Douglas; his sister. Mary E. (Sam) Steams. The funeral services were held Tuesday. April 30, 2002 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Reverend Bruce Stewart and Pastor Bert Boes officiated. Interment at Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements are being made by Stroo Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. More Obituaries on Page 7 COLUMBIA - Mona Fay Alma, age 28. of Columbia. Tenn., formerly of Rockford, Mich., passed away unexpectedly. April 22. 2002 at her home. She is survived by her parents. Linda Hargrave of Spring Hill, Tenn., and James Alma of Rockford. Mich; her grandparents. Olive and Sam Finkbeiner. siblings. Leslie (Ed) Pease. Vaughn Alma. Marie Alma; niece. Olivia; nephews. Tony and Isaac; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends. Funeral services were held Saturday. April 27. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor John Price offi­ ciated. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49030 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; SundayEvening Service 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednewlay mghes 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pzn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 00 a m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pzn. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone ’.67-4061. Worship Services. Sun­ day. 11:00 M m ; Sunday School, 10 a m. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BITT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Saner. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. "315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Musk Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a m Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 pm. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m ; Sunday Morning Worship 11 azn.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pzn.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Worship 11:00 a.m ; Evening Ser­ vice at 6:00 pm. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m ; Worship II a.m.; P.O Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bollwood Bedford Rd. Dow I mg Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Scrvke Times. Worship Service 9:45 azn.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ St. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ 9275 S mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastur Church phone 945­ 4995 Office hours Wednesday &l Thursday 9 a m. to 12 noon Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Morning Wor­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a.m Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade' Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market) We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6 00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meet­ ing (child care provided) GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton Pastor. Charles Converse, Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday . May 2 - 5:45 SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer; 11:00 azn Holy Communion 6:00 p.m Evening Prayer service Wednesday Earning Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hustw ick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated wiih the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) p.m. Adult Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Crossways; 7:00 p.m. Social Ac­ tivities Committee. Saturday. May 4 - 8:00-12:00 p.m. Workbee (clean-up of church building); 10:00 a m. Catechism 4; 1:30 p.m The Way; 8:00 p.m Narcotics Anonymous Sunday. May 5 8 00 & 10:45 a m Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Monday. May 6 - 7:00 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. May 7 - 7 00 p.m. Worship Committee; 7:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. May 8 - 10:00 a.m. Wordwakhcn; 3:30 p.m. Youth Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Worship. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group. adult small group ministry, leadership train«n< WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARLSH 4887 Coals Grove Rd Pastoi Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30: Church Service 10 30 am ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Cathoik Church. Hasungs Mass Sunday at 9: 30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun. Praise 4 Worship 10: 30 a.m. 6:00 pm.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boy* A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oa*i* of God’s love. “Where Everyone i* Someone Special" For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, rhe churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS BELLEVUE - Howard Jay Cole, age 90. of Lacey Rd., Bellevue, passed away peacefully Monday. April 29, 2002, at home on the farm he loved w;th his beloved wife of 64 years by his sidHoward was bom in 1911 in Assyria Township of Barry County. He attended the Briggs School and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1929. He married Leona N. Miller on July 25, 1937. He raised beef cattle and hogs on his farm near Bellevue and took great pleasure in his large garden he planted each year to share with family and friends. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, trap and camp. He loved the street*. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lua Stevens, Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am. - LIVE? Under the elevator Dome. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 • Refreshments 11:00 a.m - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers II 20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children'* Worship is available during both Services. Monday. May 6 - 8.30 a.m Staff meet* for prayer and planning b. 30 p.m The Daughter Banquet "Come to the Garden" Tuesday. May 7 - 6:15 a.m Men's Bible Study - Lounge; 7:00 p.m Person­ nel Committee - Lounge Wednes­ day. May 8 - 6 45 p.m Praise Team; 7:00 p m Chancel Choir. ■’Prescriptions’’ - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY husband. Fay T. Marble on October 29, 1988; daughter, Ruth L. Miller on December 30, 1992; sister, Gertrude parents. Jay & Kathleen Cole; his sister, Hazel Hoffman and his brother, Leon Cole. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, 2002 at 11:00 AM at the Dowling Country Chape) of the United Methodist Church with Pastor Dianne Dotcn- Morrison officiating. Burial will take place at Ellis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Country Chapel of the United Hospice. Arrangements arc made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. SUNFIELD - Mrs. Marilyn Mae Ferrin, of Sunfield, passed away Friday, April 26, 2002 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, at the age of 65. She was born March 3, 1937 HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. t in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of John and Mildred (Sawyer) Ommen. Marilyn was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland and an active choir member. She was a gentle, gracious lady who always had a kind work. Mrs. Ferrin was preceded in death by both her parents. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard Ferrin; 3 children, daughter. Tina (Randall) Strong of Lansing, son. Mark (Christine) Ferrin of Holland, and their children. Meggin and Alex; brother. John Ommen I of Lansing; sister. Barb Wesley of Lansing; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, April 29. 2002 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Reverend Timothy R. Perrin officiated. The family is being served by the 48890. For more information please log onto www.legacy.com. DELTON - A loving husband, father and grandfather, George R. Hyde passed away April 29, 2002. Mr. Hyde was born on the family farm in Orangeville Township, on May 2, 1920, the son of Rankin M. and Doris (Doster) Hyde. He was a 1939 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1945 graduate of Western State Teachers College and received his Masters degree from the University of Michigan. Mr. Hyde was a veteran of W.W. Il, serving his country in the U.S. Army. He was a teacher and coach at Hudson and Ithaca schools, before returning to the Delton area. He taught physical education and social studies and was a basketball coach before retiring in 1975 after 30 years of service, 24 of them at Delton Kellogg Marilyn Mae Ferrin Home, P.O. Box 36 Sunfield. Michigan, Hastings. Michigan August 15, 1934. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 37 years as a George R. Hyde and proud to be an American. Mr. Cole will be greatly missed by his wife, Leona N. (Miller) Cole and his children, Norene (Leonard) Fox of Bellevue. Nancy (Bill) Bivens of Parma and Steven (Joie) Cole. His 11 Memorial Park. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the family of a charity to be named at a later date, c/o Rosier Funeral BOSLEY PHARMACY area and attended the Painesdale schools, graduating in 1922 from Muskegon Heights High School. She was employed 6 years at the Campbell-Wyant & Cannon Company in Muskegon before moving to Hastings in 1928. She was married to Fay T. Marble on of Bellevue and his brother-in-law. Oral Miller of Battle Creek. Mr. Cole was preceded in death by his Methodist Church. Mr. Cole was an extremely devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who was proud of his heritage Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Michigan. Interment was in (he Woodland 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings Mrs. Marble was bom December 12, 190) in Bessemer, ML. the daughter of Richard & Elizabeth (Bawden) Cariyon. She was raised in the Tri-Mountain, MI. grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren were a great source of pride to him. Also survived by his sister, Lucile McClelland Hall of Fame Award in 1987. He attended the Dowling Country Chapel of the United in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER Florence Marble HASTINGS - Mrs. Florence Marble, age 100, died Friday. April 26. 2002 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. #19, life member of the Pennock Hospital Auxiliary. Named Hastings "Senior Citizen of the Year" in 2000. Honored by the City of Hastings on December 12, 2001 as "Florence Marble Day" in Hastings for her many civic contributions and her 100th birthday. Life member of Thornapple Garden Club. Life member of Hastings Chapter #7 Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded her in death are her parents; Southern Michigan Trappers Association and the Michigan Farm Bureau. He received the Southern Michigan Trappers Methodist Church or Barry Community HRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Willard H. Cunis. Parish Associ­ ate. Thursday. May 2 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study • Church Lounge. Friday. May 3 - 8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meets in the Dining Room. Sunday. May 5 - Teacher Appreciation Sunday; 8 30 a m Chancel Choir. 9:00 am Traditional Worship Scrvke; 9;2O a.m. Children's Worship; 1000 a m. Coffee Hour. 10.10 a. m. Sunday Schoo! for all ages. This Sunday. Rev Willard Curtis will present "Following the Apos­ tle Paul's Journey through Asia Minor" in the Adult Class. 11:20 a m. Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice; 11:40 a m Children's Wor­ ship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 The HASTINGS - Mrs. Betty B. Lewis, bom Sept. 15, 1918 to Fred J. and Hattie S. Heldmeyer, died April 26, 2002. She lived most of her life in Lansing, spending a short time in Hastings, Ml. Betty was married to Herbert E Lewis on Dec. 12. 1943. while he was in the service. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Through the years she belonged to the Harriet Mifflin Society. American Association of University Women, Pioneer Civitan Club of Lansing, and the Spartan Alumnae Club. Betty attended Michigan Slate University and graduated from Central Michigan University. Before marrying, she taught ele­ mentary school in Ovid. She was preceded in death by parents. Fred J. and Hattie S. Heldmeyer. brother. Fred R. Heldmeyer. and husband. Herbert. Betty is survived by son. Stephen F. Lewis and wife Patty, of South Rockwood. MI; daughter, Judy E. VanAman and hus­ band Jeff, of Hastings. MI; grandchildren, Patrick Lewis and wife Joanna. Penny Lewis, and Elizabeth Lonegan; step-grand­ daughter. Jennifer Casarez and husband Wes; and step-great granddaughters. Emily and Makayla Casarez. There are also sever­ al nieces, nephews, and cousins; and spe­ cial sister-in-law. Lucille Heldmeyer. Services will be held at Estes-Lcadley Funeral Home in Lansing on Tuesday. April 30. 2002 with burial in Deepdale Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging - 120 N. Michigan. Hastings, MI 49058; or First Presbyterian Church Deacons Fund - 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Upper Peninsula and went on many wonderful trips with his family. •Independent Family Owned Funeral Home Member F.D.I.C. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS HRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church thro age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration Betty B. Lewis He was a member of the N.R.A., the National Trappers Association, the ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. Howard Jay Cole Schools. After retiring Mr. Hyde farmed full time on the family farm. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Savior, the M.E.A.; the N.E.A. and the Barry County Retired School Personnel. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and all sports. Mr. Hyde was preceded in death by his parents and sons. Richard in 1997 and James in 1980. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth (Bergman), whom he married on April 19, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio; sons. Steve Hyde of Delton and David (Marcia) Hyde of Comstock; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 step great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Denise Hyde of Grand Rapids; brothers and sisters-in-law. John (Josephine) Betgman of Ohio. Robert (Esther) Bergman of California and William Bergman of Arizona and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday. May 2, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Michael Kemper officiating. Interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the Lutheran Church of the Savior or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. secretary/supervisor retiring in 1966. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1931, past deacon of the church, long time choir member, member of the Ruth Circle of the church, member & past President (1958-59) of the Hastings Business & Professional Women and was named BPW "Women of Achievement" 1996-97. Honorary Life Member of the Presbyterian Women's Association. Member of the Pennock Hospital Guild Chamberlain. Mrs. Marble is survived by sen-in-law, Kenneth D. Miller of Hasl.ngs; 3 grandchildren, Stephen Miller of Galesburg , David (Gail) Miller of Desota, TX., Jeffrey Miller of Hastings; 6 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; 1 nephew and 5 nieces. Services will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at Hastings' First Presbyterian Church. Reverend Nelson E. Lumm officiated. Burial will be at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings* First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Anna L Burd MIDDLEVILLE - Anna L. Burd, age 61. of Lake Panasoffkee, FL. formerly of Nashville died Tuesday. Nov. 27, in Leesburg, FL. Anna L. Burd, was bom on March 8. 1940 in Cowanshannock. Penn., the daugh­ ter of Catherine (Banks) Hess and Raymond Whitaker of Sagamore and Rural Valley and graduated in 1957 from Nashville High School after she moved to Nashville as a adolescent. She was married to Forrest R. Burd on Feb. 15. 1958 in Michigan and they moved to Florida in 1993. She worked at Cooley Drive Inn in Nashville and also, for A.E. Hoover Aluminum Company in Charlotte. Ml for about 7 years. Mrs. Burd is survived by her mother. Catherine Hess of Nashville. MI; husband. Forrest from Lake Panasoffkee, FL; daugh­ ter. Denise K. Thomas of Eagle, MI; son. David L. Burd of Nashville; sister. Rita Wellman of Charlotte; brothers. Larry Whitaker of Hastings. James Whitaker of Lansing; and one grandson. Timothy S. Thomas. Preceding her in death were her father, Raymond Whitaker, brother. Harold Whitaker, and daughter. Renee C. Burd. Cremation took place al National Cremation Society, Fruitland Park. FL. Graveside memorial services for Ann L. Burd will be held on Saturday. May 4. 2002 at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Mich. Luncheon following at the Nashville United Methodist Church. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 2. 2002 - Page 7 I_______ Marvin C. Gybittavues Arlene Norma (Wilcox) Weeks SUNFIELD - Loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Weeks passed away Wednesday. April 24. 2002 al Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, St. Lawrence Campus in Lansing. MI., at the age of 90. She was bom September 10. 1911 in Hastings. MI., daughter of Charles and Grace (Stadel) Gavit. Arlene lived in the Sunfield area and spent winters in Ft. Meyers. Florida. She was a cook at the Sunfield Schools for 17 years and was a member of the Sunfield United Brethren Church. WMF and was a artist in both oils and chalk. Mrs. Weeks was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 39 years. Leo H. Wilcox; a son. Paul and a baby in infancy; a sister and a brother. In 1979 she married Robert Weeks, who preceded her in death in 1987. Surviving are her children. Raymond (Ardath) Wilcox and Bonnie (Roy) VanHoutcn. 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 4 step children; 15 step grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday. April 29. 2002, at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark E. Ralph and Pastor Darrel Bosworth officiated. Interment was held at Sunfield sons. Donald (Norma) Kelly of Marion. Kevin (Tami) Kelly of Sparta. Eric (Sandy) Kelly of Wayland; 13 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three sisters; one brother and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 1. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Pastor Dan Nave officiated Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. TS'itth Announcements CREEK - Rosa Suzanne Gay, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening. April 27. 2002. Sue was born May 17. 1953, in Charlotte, MI., the daughter of the late Aldo and LaWavc (Dodge) Rugg. She loved playing with her grandchildren and walking. She was preceded in death by brothers. Manuel "Bud” and Milford Rugg and a half brother, Victor Green. She is survived by her husband. Craig Gay; daughter, Stephanie (Jimmy) Woods; sons. Craig Gay II and Clifford Gay; grandchildren. McKayla Rose and Austin Woods; a brother. Lloyd Rugg; sisters, Naomi Mosier. Alla Datish, Ardith Rugg BOY, Jonathan Scott II. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 2, 2002 at 12:31 a.m. to Angela Warren and Jona-than Clack, of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs and 20 inches long. BOY, Tyler Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 2, 2002 at 4:16 p.m. tc Tyson Voyce and Ami Armstrong of Ver­ montville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. of 76. He was bom May 23, 1925 in Sunfield. MI., son of Merle H. and Lila E. (Bartlett) Fisher Chapel. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the 1st Responders. SUBC Building Fund, S.P.Y.'S Scholarship Fund, or Hospice of Mid-Michigan. c/o Rosier Funeral Home. P.O. Box 36 Sunfield. Michigan 48890. For more information. www.lcgacy.com. | MIDDLEVILLE - Timothy Roy Fox. «ge 22, of Middleville passed away Wednesday. April 24. 2002 at the University Medical Center. Ann Arbor. Timothy Roy Fox was bom on March 14, 1980 in Grand Rapids. Mich., the son of LeRoy B. Fox Jr. and Janet L. (Clark) Borr. He was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Thomapple Kellogg Schools. He is survived by his parents. Leroy Bruce Fox Jr. of Middleville, Janet Louise (Clark) Bon of Caledonia; two brothers. Daniel Lee Fox of Middleville and Andrew James Bon of Caledonia; his fiance, Michelle Le Valley of Middleville; grandfa­ ther. Donald Bigger of Cadillac; several aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grand­ parents, LeRoy and Donna Fox. Helen Braska. and cousin, Annissa Louise were held Monday. the Beeler Funeral Rev. Lee Zachman Mt. Hope Cemetery. Sayer. He enjoyed talking, walking and reading. He never met a person he couldn't talk to and share some "common" interest. He attended the Sunfield United Methodist Church and found great comfort in his faith that "somebody (God) is watching out for me". He loved the land, his family, friends and his country. Robert proudly served his country during W.W.II in the Army's 8th Infantry from April, 1944-September, 1945 when he was wounded in battle near Cologne. Germany. Mr. Sayer grew up as a young boy working the land and bought his own 80 acre farm on Eaton Hwy. in 1947. He raised his family and crops until his full retirement in 1991. For 9 years he traveled the country spending winters in south Texas before settling again back in Sunfield...The place he called "home". He was preceded in death by both his parents, and a sister. Helen. He will be greatly missed by family and friends from coast to coast and by his wife of 56 years, Florenc; his kids, Chris (Gary) Lubitz. Robert L. (Cheryl) Sayer. Dan (Linda) Sayer, his 7 grandchildren; his 8 great grandchildren and his brother, John (Ione) Sayer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30, 2002 al the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Reverend Brian Sheen officiated. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Fisher Chapel, a full military honor was given after the service. Interment was in Meadowbrook Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the University Medical Center for Liver Cemetery, Mulliken, MI. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.’S Scholarship Fund or the SUMC, c/o Rosier Funeral Home, Disease Research. Arrangements were made by Beeler P.O. Box 36, Sunfield, MI. 48890. For more information, log Funeral Chapel. Middleville. www.legacy.com. onto BOY, Austin Jon, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 6, 2002 at 7:10 a.m. to Nicholas and Anna Milligan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY , Juston Wayne, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 19, 2002 at 1:32 a.m. to Lacey Swinehart of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Arrangements were made by Williams- BOY, Nathaniel Bryce, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 18, 2002 at 11:59 p.m. to Brandy Stockham and Austin Ray, of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 2) inches Gores Funeral Home. long. DELTON - Richard Don Bush "The Good Guy” of Delton, formerly of Martin could always see the fun in life, for him there was sunshine in every day. Rich died Wednesday, April 24. 2002 in BOY, Remington Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 2002 at 1:15 a.m. to Frank and Danyelle James of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Kalamazoo. Bom the son of Richard and Alice Bush he was raised in Martin, Mich. His family includes his son. Brad Bush; daughter. Erinn Wiggins; his companion and significant other. Kathy Bair, a brother. Robert Bush; a sister. Louise Burdeon; five GIRL, Richelie Jayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 17, 2002 at 2:51 p.m. to Elleena and Richard Chrzan of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Rupert. Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel on Mon­ day. April 29. 2002. Rev. William Bills speaking. Burial followed in East Martin Cemetery. His complete life story appears on his personal web page at www.rdmg.com, where you can also share a memory or send flowers or a memorial gift to the American Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. William (Merle) Petro NASHVILLE - William (Merle) Petro, age 88. of Nashville, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2002 at his home, with his family at his side. He was bom March 2, 1914 in Madison County, Indiana, the son of Clare and Emma Petro. He graduated from Swayzee High Schoo], and served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Ada Kelly in Indiana on August 7, 1936. William (Merle) was well known as a carpenter in Swayzee. Indiana, where he also purchased land and built and sold houses. He brought his family to Michigan in 1954, settling in the Hastings area. He worked as a Registered Nurse at the Kalamazoo Stale Hospital for over 20 years, retiring in 1976. he eventually moved to the Bloomingdale area where he developed and sold lots on Little Eagle Lake, later moving to the Delton area where he spending the winters in Bradington, Florida. He loved fishing in the rivers and bays surrounding the Bradington area. He also found a new passion while in Florida when friends invited him to bingo. After his first experience he was hooked, and could be found many evenings in his j Every Thursday, 9 PM.- I AM. 16" deluxe pizzaJust $14.75 .. Pitchers o( Bud-Bud Light $6.50 , BESTbrn/m.'1 The Blarney Stone Blf 606 S. Whitmore Road (3 1/2 nulet we-x ut Haitinp on Quef N«xiday/M-l79) Hastings • 945-5499 favorite (lucky) chair al local bingo games. Merle also became a champion shuffleboard player, and was proud of the nights were spent following his coon hound, and he once appeared on the Michigan Outdoors TV show with his in Michigan that year. He was preceded in death in 2000 by Ada. his wife of 64 years; his parents; four affordable vacation? Start packing. backdrop for romance No wonder iO BOY, Devon Michael, bom at Pennock hospital on April 18, 2002 at 3:54 p.m. to Rene Jeanette of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kecly Rain, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 17. 2002 at 8:44 p.m. to Heather Campbell and Nathan Metzger of Lake Odessa. 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/4 inch­ es long. GIRL, Madison Leah, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 15. 2002 at 2 p.m. to Kory Brodbeck and Liz Raymond of Wood­ land. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. GIRL, Paige Jaden-Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 16, 2002 at 5:14 p.m. to Leslie Folk of Hastings and Chris Ogle of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Joshua Robert, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 6, 2002 at 5:35 p.m. to Shawna and Josh Allerding of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. BOY, Tyler Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 2002 at 7:15 p.m. to Steve and Mindy Kaiser of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Tina Marie, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 9, 2002 at 4:40 p.m. to Rick and Heather Lewis of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Erin Louise, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 10, 2002 at 9:55 a.m. to Tara Ricks and Duane Krebs of Delton. Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Audra Christine, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 13, 2002 at 11:30 to Sean and Jane Collins of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. BOY, Andrew Dean, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 11, 2002 at 6:02 a.m. to Megan and Tim Wolfgang of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4.3 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jackson Tyler, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 12, 2002 at 4:28 p.m. to Nicole and Charles McCarty of Dowling. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Terpening-Levett engagement told Cassedy Levett is pleased to announce the engagement of her daddy. Ryan E. Lev­ ett. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ricki Levett of Plainwell, to Ryon Ann Terpening. daugh­ ter of Ms. Kimberli Terpening of Dowling and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Joe) Terpening of Lacey. The bride to be is a 1999 Hastings grad­ uate. employed as a dental assistant. The groom to be is a 1997 Plainwell graduate, employed as a hose fabrication supervisor. An October wedding is being planned. Free Seminar Reveals ... HOW TO RECEIVE LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS WITHOUT PAYING TRADITIONAL LONG-TERM CARE PREMIUMS many trophies that lined his shelves. He was an avid outdoors man. spending countless hours hunting and fishing. Many antlers from the twelfth largest deer taken Looking for a fabulous, BOY, Shaun Duane Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 16. 2002 at 2:26 nieces and nephews. Services were held May I, 2002 al the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Deilon. Pastor Robert Norton officiated. Interment at Cedar Creek Cemetery. continued developing and selling land. After retiring he and his wife enjoyed Hary-okesKaraoke M GIRL, Paige Renee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 14. 2002 at 10:20 p.m. to Heather and Daniel Hoffman of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 I 4 inches long. p.m. to Bernadette and Christopher Pen­ nington of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. and Harriet Rugg; a half sister. Rhoda Roe and a half brother. Vem Green and several Richard Don Bush SUNFIELD - Mr. Sayer, passed away Thursday. April 25, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Michigan at the age BOX', David Kenneth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Apnl 12. 2002 at 12:38 p.m. to Amanda and Shawn Raymond of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Onyx Rochelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 5. 2002 at 10:38 p.m. to Chrystal Byrd, of Lansing. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. Robert M. Sayer_________| in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Greenman. Memorial services April 29. 2002 at Chapel. Middleville. officiated. Interment BATTLE Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home '^^mottyRoyTo^~ Rosa Suzanne Gay Kelly WAYLAND - Mr. Marvin C. Kelly, age 71. of Wayland, passed away April 28. 2002 at Tcndercare. Hastings. He was bom on October 11. 1930 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the son of Martin M. and Bclvia C. (Galbreath) Kelly. He was raised in South Bend. Indiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Kelly is survived by his three daughters. Carrie (Walter) Colter of Wayland. April Dawn Kelly of Kentwood. Kristina (Ronald) Kindle of Milford, three brothers and one sister. William (Merle) is survived by his daughter. Carylcn (Gene) Spidcl of Presented by David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group Nashville; grandchildren. Sherry (Scott) Russell of Battle Creek. Karen Ackley of Nashville. Jerry W (Mary) Fager of Delton; 8 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Ibowi. uuno. extn-ip.oou. 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May 2. 2002 Ann landers By Elaine Garlock The semi-annual rummage sales spon­ sored by United Methodist Women of Cen­ tral United Methodist Church will be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 11 a m Saturday is Bag Day with a grocery bagful for SI. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 9. at Lake Manor. This year three members are to be elected to the board of directors. Those whose terms ex­ pire are John Waite. Lynda Cobb and Richard Heaven. Also at this meeting, dues are to be set for the coming year. The speaker will be Gary Smith, who will be showing a variety of antique cameras and related the changes which have come in photography over the past several decades. The LOAHS will hold its annual holly­ hock sale Saturday. May II. at the Depot/ Museum. Along with the perennial plants, there will be a limited number of Rose of Sharon bushes, purple lilacs and spirea. Kay Klein will be in charge of a plant ex­ change. If you have an abundance of some plants, bring along a few and exchange for someone else’s surplus. In one previous year, there were iris roots, which were picked up quickly. Is there any interest in a garden club? Many local people are known for their fine gardens. Share with Kay your interest. On Saturday. May 11, at 1 p.m.. the <onia County Genealogical Society will meet at Lake Manor. The speaker will be Marilyn Cahoon, who will relate history of Boston Township. Can shw tell its history without giving some of the story of Abel and Jere­ miah Stannard, who underwent unbeliev­ able hardships as pioneers of the township? Yes. they were ancestors of Woodland’s Harold Stannard. Also, another person who will speak briefly is Ginny Forstot, who is assisting in preparation of a second book to be published by the society. This will be an index, alphabetical, of all the names in the reprint of the Ionia County history pro­ duced last year. A pictorial history will be included. Last month’s attendance was 48. Coming a week later is the trash pick up at the old village garage on M-50. There will be dumpsters to accept paints, batteries and other junk materials. The Village Voice was delivered to all village residents last week, giving in detail what can and cannot be accepted. The VFW will serve a chicken barbecue Saturday. May 4. at the post home on Tup­ per Lake Street. The Lions Club is holding their annual barbecue Saturday. May 18. A major expansion is taking place at Lakewood UMC on M-50 in Woodland Township. The parking lot lost its middle section when construction began. In antici­ pation of this move the parking was ex­ panded more than a year ago to the north and west. The new section lies at an angle to the northwest from the existing entrance. Four miles of tubing was laid on a sand bed to provide for heating through the floors. Last week the final sections were covered with concrete and a start was made on the block walls. The addition will hold new of­ fices. 16 classrooms, a room for the Living Stones and more. Also a new entry into the Fellowship Hall on the south wall gives easy access from barrier-free parking spots. Last Thursday during a windy day. a large limb from a tree near the alley behind the McCorkle home on N. Fourth Avenue fell taking the power line with it. The limb smashed a very new picnic table and pulled the electric meter from the wall of the house. Power was restored to their house ‘Dead’ again Dear Ann Landers: Years ago. you printed an essay about a high school student who was killed in a driving accident. My 16-year-old son just got his driver’s license, and I want him to see that essay. It made a big impression on me. and I’m hoping it will do the same for him. - Dallas Mom. Dear Dallas: Not a day goes by that 1 don’t receive a letter asking me to reprint that column. It’s one of the most requested ever, and I’d like to think it has saved some lives. Here it is: Daryl Hartzler gave the sendoff to the CROP walkers in Lake Odessa al the an nual fund-raising event April 21. Dead at 17 by John Berrio Agony claws my mind. I am a statistic. When I first got here 1 felt very much alone. I was overwhelmed by grief, and I expected to find sympathy. 1 found no sympathy. I saw only thou­ sands of others whose bodies were as badly mangled as mine. I was given a numb, r and placed in a category. The category was called "Traffic Fatalities.’’ The day I died was an ordinary school day. How I wish I had taken the bus! But I was too cool for the bus. 1 remember how I wheedled the car out of Mom. "Special fa­ vor.” I pleaded. “All the kids drive.” When the 2:50 p.m. bell rang. I threw my books in the locker... free until tomorrow morning! I ran to the parking lot. excited at the thought of driving a car and being my own boss. 1 doesn’t matter how the accident hap­ pened. I was goofing off - going too fast, taking crazy chances. But I was enjoying my freedom and having fun. The last thing I remember was passing an old lady who Former Barry County Sheriff David Wood and his wife, Rose Ann. shared stories about ‘Ground Zero" in New York City with ladies in the spring breakfast at Central United Methodist Church. after visits from an electrician and two trips by a Consumers Energy truck. More than a hundred attended the Sunday afternoon recital of piano students who take lessons at Celia Demon’s Ivory Palace. There were 29 who played ranging from folk tunes to compositions by Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Mrs. Demond gave awards to three graduating senior girls who ap­ peared early in the program. To all the high school students she gave miniature busts of the composers and ribbon awards to the younger pupils. Most of the crowd lingered to enjoy light refreshments in the hall later. Mrs. Lyle (Peg) Faulkner had a birthday annniversary Saturday with the year ending in five. That evening her children and spouses enjoyed dinner together. She sup­ posed that was the extent of the observance, but she was surprised when she arrived at church to find all of them with families pre­ sent. They had prepared the coffee hour goodies in her honor as were the altar flow­ ers. Then the entire family remained for lunch together. Her grandchildren range from young married men with as many as four children to the twin girls who are age seven. The ladies of the Congregational Church are having their Mother-Daughter program on Wednesday. May 8. at 6:30 p.m. with a salad buffet. The Living Stones of Lake­ Prices/ tt Ranted /oz. iHoSittinqJm!] iWAL*MART ■ Pont ra i tjStudio^ No Handling Charges'! Sr'MfeWbrtUr' Oar HiMw» Si MX Hm-hRTw IM . Thvn4ay, toy 2 thresh NcnJay, toy 6 HASTINGS (West M-43) wood UMC will provide the program. Rose Johnson and Marie Haskins are in charge of the evening. The spring breakfast at Central UMC was well attended on Saturday. David and Rose Ann Wood were the speakers relating Mime of their experiences while in New York City in late September. The Baptist church where they stayed needed many workers to assist the staff in being a comfort spot for passersby. They provided drinks of water, fruit, pamphlets, free Bibles and listening ears to those who wanted to talk. Many took advantage of the offer to see the inte­ rior of the church and to meditate or pray. Thousands walked past each day. There were likewise thousands of cars, fire trucks, limousines and trucks but. unlike Hastings, no pickup trucks. Nor did they witness a single car accident despite the volume of traffic. They showed a brief video of the passing scene and had lots of snapshots of the surroundings. It was a very gratifying experience for the Hastings group who went. Rents ran $500 per month for one car. Apartments ran over 51,000 per month. Members of the local genealogy society hosted a booth at the Women’s Festival at Ionia High School Saturday. Member Lori Fox taught two classes. The ICGS had a table full of books to sell along with a rack­ ful of tax rolls in newly printed booklets from Sebewa, Keene and Odessa townships gleaned from tax rolls in the 1880s and 1890s. Also new for sale was a booklet of the index of both Sebewa Township ceme­ teries. The State Journal printed an obituary for Maynard Mulford of Lansing, who died at age 76. Among his survivors are his wife Joan (Barth), his children including Susan Mulford of Lake Odessa and his sister-in­ law. Betty McMillen’s trip for two weeks to San Diego to see her daughter. Delores, who was on teachers’ spring break, took them to see the Sequoias. The “General Sherman” tree in Sequoia National Park in California, is the largest living thing on planet earth - 279.4 teet high, weighs 1.385 tons, base diameter 36 feet, between 2.300 and 2.700 years old. Betty’s second week was spent with Fran Bera, longtime friend seemed to be going awfully slow. I heard a crash and felt a terrific jolt. Glass and steel flew everywhere. My whole body seemed to be turning inside out. I heard myself scream. Suddenly. I awakened. It was very quiet. A police officer was standing over me. I saw a doctor. My body was mangled.I was saturated with blood Pieces of jagged glass were sticking out all over. Strange that I couldn’t feel anything. Hey, don’t pull that sheet over my head. I can’t be dead. I’m only 17. I’ve got a date tonight. I’m sup­ posed to have a wonderful life ahead of me. I haven’t lived yet. 1 can’t be dead. Later I was placed in a drawer. My folks came to identify me. Why did they have to see me like this? Why did I have to look at Mom’s eyes when she faced the most terri­ ble ordeal of her life? Dad suddenly looked very old. He told the man in charge. “Yes. he’s our son.” The funeral was weird. 1 saw all my rela­ tives and friends walk toward the casket. They looked at me with the saddest eyes I’ve ever seen. Some of my buddies were crying. A few of the girls touched my hand and sobbed as they walked by. Please, somebody - wake me up! Get me out of here. I can’t bear to see Mom and dad in such pain. My grandparents are so weak from grief they can barely walk. My brother and sister are like zombies. They move like robots. In a daze. Everybody. No one can believe this. I can’t believe it. either. Please, don’t bury me! I’m not dead! I have a lot of living to do! I want to laugh and run again. I want to sing and dance. Please don’t put me in the ground! I promise if you give me just one more chance. God. I’ll be the most careful driver in the whole world. All I want is one more chance. Please. God, I’m only 17. Two to tango Dear Ann Landers: I would like to re­ spond to the letter signed ’Too Much Sex in Los Angeles.” whose husband was grab­ bing her constantly. The wife stated. “J can do without sex altogether, but I told my making love and “tolerates” intimacy twice a week is destroying the relationship. She is telling her husband that she does not enjoy the most important part of their marriage. Her husband is probably angry but docs not know how to handle it. I'm sure he believes SHE is the one who is controlling and de­ manding. You should have considered both sides of this issue and offered advice that indicated both the wife and the husband had a prob­ lem. - Never Enough in Florida. Dear Florida: The woman said she was exhausted caring for a disabled child and doing her best to compromise about sex. She was upset that her husband made no such effort and treated her as if she existed for his personal entertainment. He threat­ ened divorce if she didn’t give him sex on demand. Granted, she might try harder to make her feelings less obvious, but his callous and demeaning attitude is shameful. They both need counseling, and the sooner the better. At least we can agree on that. Recognize fat Dear Ann Landers: I am a 21-year-old college student and am quite concerned about “Betty" a good friend of mine. Betty overeats at every’ meal, loads up on sweets and fats, and never exercises. I have offered to go to the gym with her to work out. but she isn’t interested. When I confronted her about her obesity, she insisted she wasn’t fat. just "big-boned.” What can I do? - Con­ cerned at Yale. Dear Yalie: You can do nothing. This is the original do-it-yourself project. I hope Betty sees your letter, decides once and for all to quit making excuses for her weight and asks for help. Play footsie Dear Ann Landers: After reading the letter from “Sports Widow in Kentucky." I had to write. Her letter is my life exactly. I discovered on my wedding night that sports were a higher priority for my husband than I was. For the first four years of married life. I pouted, begged and pleaded for a normal relationship. For the next five years. I learned the name and location of every football team, memorized the players’ names, positions and statistics. I then buried myself in my children’s lives. That lasted 18 years. Then the children left home. One day. while my husband was mesmer­ ized by a sporting event on TV. I handed him a bottle of lotion, took of my shoes and socks, and placed my feet on his lap. Hardly aware of what he was doing, he be­ gan to give me the most marvelous foot massage. I was in heaven. After that, wc agreed I would get a foot massage for every sporting event he watched on TV. Today. I wait, hope and pray there will be some game he will want to watch. For the first time in our marriage. I feel connected to him during sporting events and pampered to boot. We will celebrate our 33rd wedding anniversary this summer, and I hope there is a pre-season football game on TV for us to enjoy together. - Team Spirit in Nebraska. Dear Nebraska: I’d say you found the perfect solution - and I suspect a good many “sports widows" will be eager to try your approach. Thanks for writing. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT was very one-sided. OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF I have been the husband of such a YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made woman, and it is extremely stressful to have in the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan a wife who has no interest in intimacy. A Twigg (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. woman who is barely able to consent to FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 1999, and re­ corded on June 15. 1999 in Document 1031220 in Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 61/100 dollars ($88,885 61). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a saie of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1.00 p.m., on kL/ 23. 2002. Said premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 1176 and 1177 of the City 1821 N. East St.. Hastings, MI 49058 of Hastings, according to the recorded plat there­ of The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL if Now Taking Reservations ★ 600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Woodlawn Meadows is pleased to offer assisted living services to those Dated April 11.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: requiring various levels of assistance with activities of dally living and Hawks 248-593-1300 specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's disease Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors ___________________ and other related dementias.____________________ 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200216164 A Leisure Living Managed Company - www.lelsure-llvlng.com____________ Hawks (5/9) husband I could manage twice a week and no more.” You are right that the couple needs counseling, but I think your response Why live alone when you can live with us? tC\w<M!awn _/Keadou>s TZataement (Jittaye 616-948-4921 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.May 2. 2002 - Pago 9 target. Dust from all this was now hanging in the air like a heavy fog high up in the sky. After the bombing the tanks had to fight hard to get back the feu- hundred yards that they had cleared to make way for the bomb­ ing. The German prisoners that they took From TIM€ to TIME... were stunned, almost crazy from the heavy shelling that they were under. byJoyce E Weinbrecht LEGAL NOTICES The story of a family in World War II: Jerome Jennings VanMatre mines, the gun continued to fire throughout the action. Cherbourg fell and they proceeded to clean out the remaining tip of the peninsula. Now the drive for Beaumont-Hague began. During this drive B Company destroyed five Renault tanks, one 88-mm gun and fired on bunker gun emplacements, etc., on their drive toward the town. During this time they were being at­ tached to different divisions all the while. The 4th. 82nd Airborne, 90th 101.st Air­ borne. 79th and the 9th Division, to whom they remained attached throughout the re­ maining campaigns on the continents. A Company with the 39th. B Company with the 60th and C Company with the 47th Combat teams. The month of June was gone and the beaches secure and supplies were pouring onto the peninsula. It seemed to the men By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Barry County Historical Society has nearly completed the compilation of Barry County World War II Veterans. We are printing some sample stories in this column as Memorial Day approaches. Jerome Jennings VanMatre was bom on March 25. 1913, at the family home in Or­ angeville, 111., Oneco Township, Stephen­ son County. His parents were Charles William and Mary Jan Runkle VanMatre. He attended Bush Creek Country School and received a high school diploma from Freeport. III. Before entering military service he worked as a guard at Statevilie Prison, lo­ cated at Joliet, and at Chicago. Bridge and Ironworks. He was inducted into the U.S. Army at Camp Walters, which was located close to Mineral Springs. Texas. He was with the 899th Company B Tank Destroyer Battalion. The date when he ar­ rived in England is unknown, but he was there when they started to build up for the D-Day invasion. Their headquarters was at Dane Bury* Manor, which was called “The White House" by the men and later was known as the “Poop Roost.” They knew that the invasion was getting closer. Things were on a larger scale and more secretive than before. The air force had increased their attacks on a much larger scale. The men remembered the large for­ mations of planes as they flew over heading for Germany and France. The gliders and the airborne troops were ready. During this time, word had gotten around that something very secret had arrived at their headquarters. They later learned that the plans for the invasion had arrived. The battalion was alerted to move A Company and C Company, the first to arrive and Company B was to land plus 4. As they left there were a lot of prayers and hopes for whatever they would have to face. There was a lot to do for the channel crossing, their equipment had to be waterproofed. This was done in the marshaling yards just before they were loaded onto the boats. Company A and C unloaded at Utah Beach on the 25th wave. They were the first tank destroyers to set foot on French soil. Company B arrived on the fourth day at Omaha Beach by mistake. This mistake cost them some of their equipment and ve­ hicles in the unloading. It must have been a terrible landing to make because just off the water, about 220 yards a steep hill arose. It was almost impossible to climb but their engineers had built a road up the side of the hill so the supplies and equipment kept moving. June 12 found the Battalion all together again in the area of Utah Beach. It might be noted that at the time of the landings and up to June 12 the 899th was with the fourth Di­ vision. At this time the battalion became at­ tached to the Ninth Infantry Division, where it would stay until the end of the war in Europe. Company B was quite often with the 60th Infantry Regiment of the Ninth. During the research for this history of my father’s time in service. I looked up to see what a tank destroyer was. In the Army lineage book it is stated that “Following experiments in the maneuvers of 1940. the war department adopted the doctrine of mass employment of high ve­ locity guns by fast moving antitank units against tanks. The doctrine called for a min­ imum of antitank guns to be placed in fixed initial positions and a maximum to be held in mobile reserve.” Choosing the motto “Seek. Strike and Destroy.” tank destroyers were to be ag­ gressive in reconnaissance, seeking out the enemy main armored attack formations and to be prepared for them, but not to chase them. To help dispel the passive connota­ tion of their mission, the antitank battalions were redesignated in late 1941 and tank de­ stroyer battalions “with a strength of a little less than 800 men. the tank destroyer bat­ talion of 1944 was largely self sufficient and included strong reconnaissance and anti-aircraft elements. It had a total of 36 three-inch or 76-mm guns towed or self propelled, which besides performing their primary anti-tank missions, were frequently used in a general role of supporting ar­ tillery. Various other uses included destroy­ ing anti-tank guns, covering withdrawals, helping to clear mine fields, and reinforcing artillery fire. In combat, tank destroyer organizations usually were attached to divisions of other separate organizations. The tank that the 899th had was the M-18 or the M-10 with a 76-mm gun. also known as the Helical. It reached speeds of 55 mph with a maximum maneuverability, high fire power and all steel center guided tracks, it can smash tanks at several miles. They were designed and built by Buick. They were ordered on January 28. 1943 and were in production until the end of the war. They had a special suspension, includ- that they had served a lifetime already and it was just the beginning. By July 1 the tip of the peninsula was cleared of the enemy and the men had their first chance to rest. Th-y moved down Carentan and for the next six days they made all necessary re­ pairs on the vehicles and got cleaned up. they were finally able to write letters home and received 12-hour passes to Cherbourg. After their rest they struck out for St. Jean-de-Day to stop the German counter at­ tack toward the sea. It was at this lime they had a field day on German armor at close range. It was one of those operations that you do. They did. and they came out on top. On the morning of July 11 at 0200 hours, a strong German counter attack, led by en­ emy tanks and supporting infantry, has de­ veloped directly opposite the battalion. These spearheads contacted the waiting lank destroyers: enemy tanks and lots of them! Firing at point biank range they stopped the German attack cold. Al the end of the day they had destroyed six MK V’s I MK IV. ISP 75-mm gun, thiee MG nests and 2AT grenade emplacements and also captured 22 POWs. Later they learned that a mile down the road from their positions there were 50 more tanks waiting lo exploit a breakthrough. They were given a thor­ ough going over by the Air Force. The fighting was growing rougher all the time. The Germans were being hardheaded with nothing to gain, but a lot to lose. The Allied air force was out on any kind of day, giving support wherever it could. The 899th was running into more of Germany’s army all of the lime. In July 1944. the first front line bombing, done by heavy bombers was executed by the 9th Air Force. B Company destroyers had to move back several hundred yards from their original positions to give clear­ ance for the bombing. The attack began late in the morning and continued for several hours. VanMatre said he remembered the large formations of bombers as they came in and swung over the enemy’s front lines. The Allied artillery came in and swung over the enemy front lines. The Allied artillery marking targets with long tracers of purple smoke shells. He said he could hear the planes coming long before they could be seen. The drone Jerome Jennings VanMatre. Tech. Sgt., ing knee action principles. This enabled the Hellcat to fight running battles when neces­ sary. It masters obstacles that stop other ve­ hicles. fords waler traps and streams and is almost as easy to run as an automobile. They carried a crew of five men, their posi­ tions were the following: a driver, radio man, gunner, loader and navigator. Jerome VanMatre’s position was that of gunner. It might also be noted that they were lightly armed so they could be fast to “Seek. Strike and Destroy." On June 12, 1944. the battalion was be­ ing used differently than ever before. Com­ panies were being attached to infantry units and the M-lOs were being used as assault guns, and the men were moving with the front line troops all of the time. The hedgerows were the biggest trouble. Towns were ail tom up and demolished, practically nothing left standing. Fighting was very fierce and at very close range. The fighting at St. Lo was fierce and deadly for Allied troops as well as for the Germans. The hedgerows were the reason it took so long to reach St. Lo. This fighting was done mainly by the tanks. They finally put forks on the front of the tanks to go through the hedgerows. After this was done and the fighting was done hedgerow to hedgerow, they finally took the town. The next task was taking of Cherbourg. After Bameville was taken and the penin­ sula was cut off the drive to the north began along the west coast of France and on up to Cherbourg. Along the way. prisoners were being taken every day by the different com­ panies. machine gun nests. AT guns and light German tanks were being knocked out. On June 25. the 2nd Platoon of C Com­ pany entered Cherbourg, the first of the bat­ talion to enter that city, also the first lank destroyer battalion to enter it. A Company moved on the city the following day, as of their engines, then the whine of their bombs falling toward the targets. Great blasts from the exploding bombs, dirt, limbs of trees, pieces of unrecognizable equipment being thrown hundreds of feet in the air. Then there was the continual roar of airplane engines mixed with explosions, a roar that had to be shouted over if you wanted to talk to someone standing just a few feet away from you. The cub planes (British Mosquitoes) well the remainder of C Company. B Com­ pany remained on the flank of the Division, protecting it against any armored attacks that might develop. During the fighting at Cherbourg, the 2nd Platoon of C Company received the Presidential Citation for its heroic part during the attack. They de­ stroyed at 300-yard range a well concealed 77-mm gun that had been holding up the at­ tack. During the street fighting in Cher­ bourg. five 20-mm guns were destroyed, which on two occasions, required the de­ stroyer to sweep around a comer and ex­ pose themselves at point biank range to the enemy gun. At Greville. one destroyer crew exposed itself to heavy mortar fire while destroying three enemy strong points, even after damage to their destroyer by enemy Let us quote your printing! WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. • LETTERHEADS •CARDS •SIGNS • BROCHURES The German defense line was broken, and he was retreating to his next one. Heavy fighting continued until the 899th broke out of the bitter hedgerow fighting. A lot of casualties were being inflicted on both sides all of the lime. Next week: the 899th continues on its way. were up loo. helping to direct the planes. One formation fell short of their targets and everyone dived into the nearest f<?x holes because the lead plane had dropped his "eggs" just three fields away, with the rest of them following suit until the cub got to them and stopped, directing them to their HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING Hi 3E $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING, WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. VACUUMING OR COMPLETE INTERIOR CLEANING. MOTOR CLEANING. COMBINATION SPECIALS, etc.. J-Ad Graphics 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. Hastings • 945-9554 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF E.W. BLISS NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on October 11. 1978. by Cathy A Edgerio. a single woman, now known as Cathy Edgerle-Adams. as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings & Loan Association, now known as Mamstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mort­ gagee. and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on October 12.1978. in Uber 238. Page 659 (the "Mortgage"), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as de­ fined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty­ Seven and 33/100 (52.587 33) as of the date this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, se­ cured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by rea­ son of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. May 30. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for s< < ■ and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, tor the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid nount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and ex­ penses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Lots 4 and 5 of Supervisor's Plat of Ackers Point, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 73. being in section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, also a parcel of land in the West one-half of the North­ east fractional one-quarter of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the Section line 30 rods West of the North 1/8 post of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 21 for place of beginning, thence south 10 feet. West 80 feet parallel with said sec­ tion line, thence North 10 feet to said Section line thence East on said Section line 80 feel to the place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 324(a). in which case tne redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated May 2. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Miller, Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-23) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by STEVEN R SAMMON and LORE IIA VAGLICA. both single persons, of 7695 Coats Grove Road. Woodland. Ml 48897. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC d/bte/ THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 19th of August. 1996. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barr/ and State of Michigan, on the 29h day of August. 1996 in Uber 671 Page 76. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1996. Senes 1996-C. on whch mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date ol this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Eight & 38/100 (560.948 38). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary- to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.200% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Woodland, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit. Commencing at the Southeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 7 West for a place of begin­ ning. thence North 216 feet, thence West 472 feet, thence South 216 feet, thence East 472 feet to the place of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sate. Dated: 4/18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W B.g Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-0083 HOURS: Mon.-Frl. 10-7; Sm. 10-4 616/945-5607 * �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 2. 2002 Girls’ track tops Wayland for first Gold win The Hastings varsity girls’ track team came up with its first dual meet victory of the season last Thursday in a 70-63 deci­ sion over O-K Gold Conference opponent Wayland. “The girls really did an outstanding job tonight." said coach Fred Hutchinson. “Niki Noteboom had a great meet for us. taking two individual first places as well as pacing two relay teams to victory. Niki de­ serves a lot of credit for her efforts. “Sarah Clevenger is really starting to run well. The last two meets she has set per­ sonal bests for the year in both the mile and two-mile runs.” Clevenger won the mile in 6: .'9 and was just edged at the finish line by Wildcat Kristina Pirronc in the 3200-meter run. The coach also praised the efforts of Kristin Lydy and Erin Dahn. “They have been running with nagging injuries but have not let them hurt their per­ formances,” Hutchinson said. Brenda Westfall also had a good meet, placing second in the 100 and third in the 200. as well as contributing to victories in the 400 relay and 800 relay. Stephanie Buck took first in the 800-metcr run. “Our team should feel good about the meet on two levels: One. we are seeing some good individual performances, and that sets the girls up for good things in im­ portant meets, like the conference meet and regionals," Hutchinson said. “Second, wc should also feel good as a team, because if wc keep progressing and perform the way we did today, wc should be able to chalk up some more wins this spring." Unfortunately for the Hastings boys’ team, Wayland the same day registered a 108-31 O-K Gold dual meet victory. The only Saxon to win an event was Joe Arens in the high jump at 5-10. Joel Gib­ bons and Miles Warren went 2-3 in the 1600-meter run behind All-State cross­ country runner Robby Young. Paul Down­ ing and Bruce Carpenter were second and third in the 100-meter dash, and Joel Maiville and Carpenter did the same in the 200. Cedar springs on Saxons The Cedar Springs track teams hosted Hastings on Monday and sent the Saxons Hastings' Kristin Lydy. Niki Noteboom did win the high jump at 4-6. Lydy won the 100 hurdles in 16.8 and the 800 relay team of Niki Noteboom. Lisa Noteboom. Erin Dahn and Mandi Bccktcl won in 1:58.8. Lisa Noteboom took second in the high jump (4-2). as did Ashley DcLinc in the shot put (31-3) and discus (94-0). Westfall in the 100 (13.9), Erin Dahn in the 400 Neck and neck: Hastings’ Sarah Clevenger (left) races Wayland's Kristina Pirrone down to the wire in the 3200-meter run. way.” The Saxons suffered a setback when standout Niki Noteboom was injured in a nasty fall during the 100 dash. “Her fall cost us potentially 15 points.” Hutchinson said. “Those 15 points would actually have been a 30 point swing in our favor making the meet much closer. “The distance group continues lo im­ prove. Sarah Clevenger had another strong performance, setting season-bests for the second consecutive meet. Sarah is peeking at the right time of the season. Emily Hoke has been fighting off illness but continues to improve, and Catherine Fish set a per­ sonal best in the mile, as did Stacey Buck. packing in both meets. The final score between the girls was 84­ 49 in favor of Cedar. “It was a tough meet," Coach Hutchin­ son said. “I felt going in that we had a good chance to compete very closely with Cedar Springs, but not a lot of things went our “Lisa Noteboom won her second con­ secutive long jump competition (14-11 1/2) and continues lo be a bright spot for us. Kristin Lydy did a nice job filling in for Niki Noteboom in the sprint relays and Brenda Westfall continues lo provide ex­ cellent performances and leadership for our team.” (n/a). Clevenger in the 1600 (n/a) and 3200 (13:39.1), Lydy in the 300 hurdles (54.0). and Hoke in the 800 (2:52.6). Taking thirds were Kathlyn Rounds in the 800 (3:07.0) and Westfall in the 200 (29.4). The league-leading Cedar Springs boys’ squad remained undefeated in the O-K Gold with a 101-33 decision. Bruce Carpenter had a good meet for Hastings, winning the long jump at 19-7 1/2 and taking second in the 100 (11.7) and third in the 200 (243). Big'un: Hastings' Chris Donalds broke out in the discus with a 146-2 against Cedar Springs. Chris Donalds uncorked an impressive loss of 146-2 lo win the discus, and Joel Maiville's winning time of 54.3 in the 400 was three-tenths of a second off the Saxon freshman record. Joe Arens placed second in the high jump (5-10). along with Craig Lauric in the 100 hurdles (16.2) and Paul Downing in the pole vault (10-0). Zac Fulmer look third in the shot pu: (41-6). as did John Bowling in the discus (121-3) and Miles Warren in the 800 (2:18.7). Saxon soccer skid can't last Crunch * Time by Matt Cowall II—----- ............ J,*,,? r , Hey, batta-batta... Baseball, despite its plodding pace and abundance of scratching and spitting, is in trouble. At least that was the popular diagnosis at the tum of the century. However, any sport which has lasted so long that you can’t say for sure which century I mean must be more resilient than modem doomsayers recognize. After all, baseball, in its casual way, allows everyone involved, from bat boy to bleacher bum, to flat-out mock some of the most basic tenants of polite company. America’s Game, as it turns out, lets us escape American Blame. Throw things. Hit things with a big stick. Blow bubbles. Yell. And then there's all that spitting and scratching, scot-free, right in front of everyone. Tradition never felt so free. In fact, baseball is a perfect vent, for a couple of reasons. First, the game is quiet enough that individual shouts actually have a chance of being heard. Other quiet sports, like golf and tennis, arc way behind the times on this. You want me to believe that a golf swing or a tennis serve lakes more concentration than fac­ ing a 100-mile-an-hour fastball in front of 50.000 people? Toughen up. Tiger. Second, what else arc you going to do between pilches? If you know me, or if you don’t but you’ve caught some of my prcachier columns, you already know what 1 think of hypercritical fans, especially at the high school level. But after 120-odd years of warm-up swings and on-the-mound conferences, baseball fans have had plenty of time lo elevate heckling to something of an art form. This isn’t your typical red-faced ranting. Creativity counts, and humor trumps threats of bodily harm, even though “Kill the ump!” is one of the earliest examples of bleacher blather. In fact, fans over the years have come to better understand, and even champion, the much-bdeagured umpire. For instance, they were the first to diagnose the many debili­ tating eye problems suffered by umps. and also the first to recognize that the poor bug­ gers tend to sleep while standing up. Baseball heckling transcends the sport and dabbles in cultural commentary, from the courts (Your infield has more holes than OJ’s alibi), politics (...more holes than a Flor­ ida ballot) and economics (My Internet stocks perform better than you) to technology (You couldn't save a Word file), entertainment (You couldn't drive home Miss Daisy) and the er vironment (Snakes have better hands). And between such thoughtful insults, one may insert advice for one’s own team. This is called chatter, and in my opinion, it’s some of the best verbiage in sport. Chatter is just like it sounds, sputtering forth in short, quick bursts and often repeating itself. I heard a great example the other week, as a coach urged his team to shut down an oppos­ ing rally: On yer bellies, infield, gettin' dirty, gettin' dirty now. Yeah, that’s the stuff! There’s even chatter about chatter, like. Let's hear some chat­ ter out there, a HI’ chatter now... I went to a lot of baseball games as a kid. and my friends and I learned to do it right, beginning with jersey numbers. Number 24 is not “twenty four” in chatter, it’s “twofour.” just as 11 is "ones" and 22 is “twos.” We'd even make up our own chatter. We didn’t care if it made sense, only that the rhythm was right (Salt and pepper now. twofour, a HI' salt and pepper...). I’m all for transferring the iessons of sports into daily life, so suck it up. thin-skins. The occasional baseball heckle would only make us stronger, from salespeople (I've seen better pitches in a singles bar) to farmers (You couldn't pitch hay) to journalists (Hey, writer-writer-writer...). Try i« in your office. And while you’re at it, a little chatter never hurts. Hey, whaddaya say now, a III' pay raise, a lit' time off now... Wake up. Ump, you’re missing a great game. See you next week. « Hastings' Mindy Colvin (23). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Erin Bradley (5) works the ball upfield against Caledonia. Three, two, one...zero. That pretty much sums up the gnarly hump of Hastings' varsity girls’ soccer sea­ son. but if the playing trend holds, things will look up again in a hurry for the Sax­ ons. Hastings lost 3-0 to O-K Gold-unbeaten Caledonia. 2-0 to stale-ranked Gull Lake, and 1-0 in two overtimes to South Chris­ tian. The effort was there and the perform­ ances were gritty, but the Saxons couldn’t pull one out in their most rugged stretch of games this regular season. "Those are the toughest three teams we’ll play," Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said. The Saxons played at South Christian on Tuesday and battled the Sailors through 80 minutes of regulation and one 10-minutc overtime period. South finally ended it in the second overtime. “Il was a positively great effort." Argetsinger said. "Wc had our opportunities, but we just couldn't find the back of the net.” Hastings (3-5-1. 1-4 in the Gold) hosts Wayland in a league game today al 4 p.m. The Saxons travel to Kenowa Hills for a 7 p.m. game on Tuesday. Gull Lake 2, Hastings 0 Hastings' brutal week continued against the No. 5-rankcd team in the state, and the big girls from Gull wore the Saxons out in the second half. “This was another tough game against another tough opponent." Coach Argetsinger said. "Their smallest kid was big­ ger than our biggest kid. and they kind of put us back on our heels in the second half." Gull Lake scored both of its goals after halftime. It was the first nonconfcrcncc loss of the season for the Saxons. Caledonia 3, Hastings 0 Caledonia broke open a tight, physical game in the second half and came away with the win on April 25. The two teams battled lo a scoreless tic in the first half, with the Saxons generating the best scoring opportunities. Hastings’ Jenny Shaw angled a dangerous shot from the right wing al the 30-minulc mark that Scot keeper Hannah Cooley had to tip away, and a loose ball off a comer kick two minutes later lingered far too long in front of the Caledonia net before Cooley was fi­ nally able to pounce on it. Caledonia generated some chances of its own midway through the half. Stacy Jcncma sent a shot just over the crossbar, and Hastings keeper Angie Eggers made a point-blank save on a short-side shot from Laura Bashlor. At the 11-minute mark. Hastings* Erin Bradley got a pass through to teammate Debby Stevens, but Cooley again made the save, and the score remained 0-0 at the break. Caledonia’s Kelley Jackson broke the deadlock with 30 minutes left in the second half, reversing direction on two Saxon de­ fenders and firing a shot across her body and into the Hastings net. After another six minutes had passed, Jackson finished a run up the middle for another goal and a 2-0 lead. Bashlor and Alicia Rider were cred­ ited with assists. Stevens came close lo a breakaway op­ portunity for Hastings with 12 minutes re­ maining. but the play was whistled offside. At 6:41. Caledonia's Brooke Hendry look a pass from Tricia Meidcma and capped the scoring with an arcing cross from the left wing that magnetically found the bottom corner of the net. just inside the right post. JV Report The JV soccer team played a determined game against Caledonia and came away with a 0-0 tie. The JV' (2-2-2) employed a new forma­ tion that stresses defense and looks for a quick strike on offense. The Saxons suc­ ceeded in holding the talented Scots score­ less and had some good scoring chances themselves. Sports Shorts The family of Maple Valley senior Ryan Goris is organizing a huge garage sale over Mother's Day weekend to help raise money for his pending trip to play baseball in Aus­ tralia. Goris. a middle infielder for the Lions, The covered sale will run from May 9 to May 12 al 4105 Assyria Road in Nashville, beginning at 8 a.m. each day. All manner of goods will be available, with all proceeds going toward the costs of the trip. was selected to join a traveling team that will play baseball’ Down Under for two The Lakewood varsity baseball team is ranked No. 2 in the stale in the Division 2 high school baseball poll. The Vikings be­ gan the season ranked eighth and peaked at weeks in July. The family has been trying lo raise money for the trip for nearly a year. No. 1 before being bumped from the top by Lapeer West. Lakewood entered this week with a record of 14-3. Calling all Hastings varsity baseball alumni: The 2002 edition of the Hastings Alumni Baseball Game is on Memorial See SPORTS SHORTS continued on page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 - Page 11 Saxon baseball slides after win over Caledonia Sparta broke open a pitcher's dual on Monday with three runs in the bottom of the fifth to hand the visiting Hastings var­ sity baseball team its third loss in a row, 5­ in the seventh, putting runners on second and third, but a grounder to sure-handed Saxon shortstop Dustin Bowman squelched the rally and sealed the win. Snider (2-1) went the distance on the mound, allowing six hits and striking out three (7 IP. 7 R. 6 ER. 4 BB) He was his own best fiiend al the plate as well, leading the 11 -hit attack with two doubles, two sin­ gles and three RBls. Bowman had two hits, and Reil (double. RBI). Eric Carpenter (RBI). DeVries (RBI). Eli Schmidt and Donnini each had one. 1. Spartan pitching kept the Saxon bats in check for most of the game, allowing four hits. Hastings tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the second on a bascs-loadcd walk to Eli Schmidt, but failed to capitalize from there. Adam Reil (3-4) turned in another fine pitching performance, allowing four earned runs while striking out three (6 IP. 5 R, 9 H. 4 BB). Reil and Brian DeVries hit doubles, and Dustin Bowman and Jeremy Shilling both singled for the Saxons. Hastings (5-11, 2-4 in the O-K Gold) hosted Wayland last night. They play at Kenowa Hills on Friday, host South Chris­ tian on Monday, and travel to Unity Chris­ Brandon Burke (5) runs down a bunt against Wyoming Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Adam Reil. (Photo by Perry Hardin) tian next Wednesday. All games begin at 4 p.m. Park sweeps League-leading Wyoming Park swept through Hastings with 10-0 and 9-4 wins last Friday. The Saxons kept close to the visiting Vikings until the late innings of both games. Park took a 3-0 lead in the first inning of Game 1, but pitcher Adam Reil survived the shaky start and kept the Saxons in it un­ til the sixth, when the Vikings broke out for six runs. Reil took the loss (5 1/3 IP, 8 ER, 9 H, 3 K. 8 BB), and Eli Schmidt pitched the last two outs (2/3 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 H, BB). Hastings managed three hits, two from Jeremy Shilling (double) and one from Dustin Bowman. The Saxons allowed seven unearned runs in their 9-4 loss in Game 2. Brandon Burke (0-3) pitched his best game of the season (4 IP. 6 R. 1 ER, 4 H. 2 K, 5 BB), but six er­ rors doomed Hastings. Schmidt pitched an inning in relief (3 R, 1 ER, 3 H, K, BB). The Saxons made a game of it in spite of the mistakes, rallying with two runs in the top of the fifth to trail only 6-4. Park added three runs in the bottom of the inning to fi­ nally put the game out of reach. Reil led the offensive charge with two hits. Eric Carpenter (3 RBI). Aaron Snider (RBI). Bowman and Shilling had a hit apiece. Saxons top Caledonia Hastings hung tough and pulled out a thrilling 8-7 home win over Caledonia on Hastings’ BJ Donnini. (Photo by Perry Hardin) April 24. A three-run homer helped Caledonia take an early 5-1 lead. The Saxons cut it to 5-3 in the third on hits by Adam Reil and Aaron Snider, and took a 6-5 lead with three runs in the fourth, highlighted by Snider's two-run double. Another Scot home run tied it in the top of the fifth. BJ Donnini scored in the bot­ tom of the inning to reclaim the lead, but Caledonia tied it again in the sixth. Snider led off the bottom of the sixth with another double and Joe Keller, run­ ning for Snider, scored on Brian DeVries' fielder’s choice. Caledonia threatened again Delton outduels Maple Valley The Delton-Kellogg varsity soccer team evened its record at 4-4-1 with a 5-1 win over Maple Valley on Tuesday. Delton's two captains hooked up for the Panthers’ first score as Shannah Fisher as­ sisted on Ashley Chilton’s goal. Whitney Knollenberg scored unassisted, then Angie Poteet scored two straight, first cleaning up a rebound of a shot by Casey Peavey. then finishing a comer kick from Fisher. zoo Christian on Tuesday, with both of those games beginning at 5 p.m. Maple Valley, in its first year as a team, hosts New Covenant today at 4:30 p.m. The Lions host Marshall on Monday and Laingsburg on Wednesday, with both games starting at 5 p.m. JV Report The Delton JV soccer team remained un­ defeated with a 3-0 victory over Lakewood on Monday. Forward Nikki Bechtel, defender Andrea Hughes (penalty kick) and midfielder Amanda May scored for the Panthers, and keeper Rachel Molesworth was credited with the shutout. The JV (3-0, 1-0 in the KVA) returns to action on Monday at Pcnnfield. JV Report The Hastings JV baseball team beat Sparta 5-2 on Monday. Adam Case pitched the complete game for the win (0 ER. 6 H. 4 K. BB) Trailing 1-0 in the fourth inning, the Saxons busted out all five of their runs on four hits, highlighted by a perfect suicide squeeze play from Eric Schiedel that scored Jake Tuthill (single. RBI) and Drew Bow­ man (single). Caleb Case followed with an RBI double and later scored off an errant pickoff attempt at third. The JV swept Wyoming Park 15-3 and 8-2 last Friday, then pounded the Vikings again on Saturday 12-2 in the Michael Rob­ inson Memorial Tournament at Grand Rap­ ids Catholic Central, where the Saxons were runner-up. On Friday. Adam Case earned the win in Game 1 (1 ER. 3 H. 2 K. BB). The Saxons scored five runs in the first and never looked back, piling up 14 hits in the game. Scott Larsen. Adam Case (double). Joey Aspinall (double), Scott Redman. Justin Pratt and Kody Knickerbocker all had two hits, and Jake Tuthill and Caleb Case each had one. The Saxons played error-free defense in Game 2 and Aspinall got the win (5 H. 7 K. 7 BB). Aspinall (double) and Adam Case had two hits, and Tuthill (double), Redman See SAXON BASEBALL, page 12 Chilton added her second and Delton's fifth off a pass from Peavey. Golfers top Wildcats YOUTH TRACK The Panthers (1-0 in the KVA) return to conference play today, hosting Parchment at 5 p.m. They host a makeup game against Paw Paw on Monday and travel to Kalama­ The Hastings Middle School girts' track team beat Pinewood on April 23, 100-23. First-place finishers were Natalie PcnningtQn (twice); Jamie VknBoven (twice), Jodi Jolley, Danielle Oakland, Farren Gib­ Hastings' varsity girls’ golf team bagged a seven-shot victory over Wayland on Tuesday at Orchard Hills, 209-216. Kristie Welton led the way and earned medalist honors with a round of 50. Jill Jol­ ley (51) and Courtney Oakland (52) were right behind, followed by Kristen Beckwith (56), Brittney Cinco (66) and Olivia Pare (72). Stephanie Nicolai led the Wildcats with a51. Hastings plays at South Christian today and hosts Kenowa Hills on Tuesday at the Country Club. Both matches tee off at 3:30 p.m. Saxons 11th at Jenison Hastings played in the 18-holc Jenison Tournament on Saturday at The Meadows and pl iced 11th out of 12 teams. Greenville won with a team round of 346, followed by East Grand Rapids (361), Forest Hills Northern (367), Traverse City Central (379). Traverse City West (383), Grandville (385), Soring Lake (397), Jeni­ son (397). Lowell (420). GR Catholic (423), Hastings (439) and Wyoming Park (548). Kristie Welton and Jill Jolley each carded rounds of 98 for the Saxons. Court­ ney Oakland came in at 109. Kristen Beck­ with at 134 and Olivia Pare at 138. Unity nips Hastings Unity Christian pulled out a 10-strokc win over the Saxons at the Hastings Coun­ try Club on April 25. Kristie Welton shot a 49, followed by Jill Jolley (56), Courtney Oakland (59), Olivia Pare (68), Kristen Beckwith (70) and Ra­ chael Wolfe (73). Unity’s Annie Huizcnga earned medalist honors with a 47. Maple Valley s Amber Primm (24). (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Delton’s Whitney Knollenberg (6) battles for control against Maple Valley. (Ban­ ner photo by Shelly Sulser) son (twice), Deanna Hill (twice), Kim VanNocker. Rachel Iler, Sheila Carpenter. Renee Wincgar, Lauric Azevedo, Shana Batdorff, Hillary Ranguettc and Dana Shil­ ling. Second places: Laurie Azevedo (twice), Erin Fluke, Tiffany Edwards, Deanna Hill, Sheila Carpenter, Hillary Ranguettc, Amy Ingle, Krystal Pond and Tasia Thompson. Third places: Katec McCarthy, Kayla Angelctti, Leah Harris, Amy Ingle, Kati Kendall, Renee Winegar. Tasia Thompson, See YOUTH TRACK, continued page 12 CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS Business Cards in FULL COLOR! 2002-2003 SIDEWALK ANO CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM It’s much more economical than you would think. Conaau»«c*rw. J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for its annual concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with pay­ ment based on field measured in-place quantities. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Cterk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. May 21. 2002. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bid-2002/2003 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter." LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Netters drop three The Hastings varsity boys’ tennis team is still looking for its first win after three losses in the past week. The young Saxons hosted Wyoming Park on April 24 and were downed by the Vikings 8-0. Tom Girrbach played in a tight match at No. 3 singles, losing 6-4 and 6-3. Hastings traveled to Portland on April 25 and lost 7-1. Girrbach picked up the point with a tough three-set win at 2 singles. 6-3. 4-6 and 7-5. The Saxon netters went to Kenowa Hills on Monday, dropping that O-K Gold con­ test 6-2. At 2 singles. Kyle Bcllgraph came back for a 3-6. 6-0. 6-1 victory, and Josh Bemhciscl also won a competitive three-set match. 6-2, 5-7 and 6-4. Hastings (0-8 overall) hosted Cedar Springs last night and hosts Otsego today at 4 p.m. The Saxons play at Lakewood on Monday at 4 p.m. HELP WANTED COUNTIES OF DARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN Campground Store Supervisor Local campground ha1 a seasonal position available to assist in the management of a small store. Retail experience required. Camping and fishing background a plus. Hourly rate based on experience. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 10. 2002. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002. IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002. PER­ SONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. Activities Coordinator Local campground has a seasonal position available to coordinate activities such as dances. karao*ke. garage sales, and others. Hourly rate based on experience. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Fax resumes to 616-868-0252 To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, -ity or township clerk's office Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. a Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 YOUTH TRACK... CONTINUED from page 11 meet to Holland on April 25,67-65. Placing first for the boys were David Pe­ Natalie Pennington. Jodi Jolley and Kim VanNocker The HMS girls track team remained un­ defeated with a »vin over Holland on April 25.95-28. First-place finishers were Natalie Pen­ nington (three times). Dana Shilling. Jamie VanBoven (twice). Jodi Jolley. Deanna Hill (twice). Farren Gibson (twice). Danielle Oakland. Hillary Ranguettc. Rachel Iler. Sheila Carpenter. Renee Winegar. Shana Batdorff and Lauric Azevedo. Second places: Hillary Ranguettc (twice), Kayla Angeletli. Ashley Elzinga. Amy Ingle. Jodi Jolley. Deanna Hill and Tasia Thompson. Third places: Tasia Thompson. Lauric Azevedo. Erin Fluke. Shana Batdorff. Renee Winegar, Krystal Pond and Dana Shilling. The Hastings Middle School girls’ track team ran past Holland Christian on April 30. 102-21. The girls are 4-0 on the year. First place girls were Natalie Pennington (twice), Hillary Ranguettc (twice), Sarah Ford. Erika Swartz, Krista Goodenough, Lexy Rugg, Jamie VanBoven (three times), Jodi Jolley (twice), Deanna Hill (twice), Ashley Elzinga, Farren Gibson and Sheila Carpenter. Second places: Katie McCarthy, Dana Shilling. Kayla Angeletli, Tiffany Edwards, Sheila Carpenter, Danielle Oakland, Renee Winegar, Amy Ingle. Deanna Hill and Jodi Jolley. Third places: Jessica Burch, Laurie Azevedo, Amanda Thomas, Leah Harris, Amy Ingle, Rachel Iler, Dana Shilling, Ta­ sia Thompson (twice), Natalie Pennington and Krystal Pond The HMS boys’ track team lost a close terson, Ashtin King (twice). Brad Mead, Chase Todd (twice), Eric Gillespie and Garret Walker. Second places: Jesse Lemon, Justin Car­ roll. Michael MeGandy, Chase Todd and Eric Gillespie. Third places: Alex Kimble, Kyle White, Chris Timmerman. Eric Gillespie. Jesse Lemon (twice), Mike Bekker. DJ Falconer and Matt Donnini. The HMS boys’ track team won its April 30 meet against Holland Christian, 89-43. First-place finishers were Ashtin King (twice), Mike Bekker, Matt Donnini, DJ Falconer (twice), Kelsey Edwards, Brad Mead. Chase Todd (three times), Eric Gillespie (twice) and Chris Timmerman. Second places: David Peterson, Jesse Lemon (twice), Garrett Walker, Mitchell Gahan, Keton Rose, Eric Gillespie, Mike Bekker, DJ Falconer and Justin Carroll. Third places: Alex Kimble, Kyle White, JJ Quick, Matt Donnini, Michael MeGandy and Jesse Lemon. The Delton-Kellogg Middle School track teams hosted the 10-team DKMS In­ vitational last weekend. Middleville Thornapple-Kellogg, Allegan and Harper Creek took the top three spots in both the boys’ and girls' standings. Top finishers for the Delton boys: A. Spencer, long jump, 5th; N. Archer, 200 hurdles, 3rd, and high jump. T-4th; and D. Roberts, 1600, 3rd. Top finishers for the Delton girls: T. Smith and J. Haines, long jump, T-5th; K. Smoezynski, 55m hurdles, 4th, and 70m dash, 5th; A. Goldsworthy, 100, 2nd, and 200, 4th; J. Haines, 400, 6th; and the 1600 relay, 4th. THE CREEK GOLF CLUB 18 Holes & Cart Monday thru Friday SAXON BASEBALL, continued from page 11 and Pratt each had one. On Saturday. Pratt took his turn on the mound against the Vikings and notched the win (1 ER. 8 H. 3 K. 2 BB). The Saxons scored five runs in both the first and third innings to put it away Tuthill and Redman each had three hits. Eric Schiedel had two. and Pratt (double). out a 6-4 win over the Scots. Luke Olmsted pitched six solid innings and Joey Aspinall picked up the win in relief. Down 3-0, the Saxons rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead. Adam Case hit a two-run single to tic it, and Aspinall brought in the go-ahead run with another base hit. Caledonia tied it in the bottom of the Frosh Report The Hastings freshman baseball team dropped three games at a tournament in Grandville last Saturday. The Saxons opened with a 6-3 loss lo Caledonia. David Smith pitched well but took the loss (7 H. 5 K, 4 BB). Andy Kelly went 3-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs. A solid Forest Hills Central team shut out the Saxons 13-0 in the second game. A double by Andy Griggs was the only Hast­ ings hit. Grandville handed Hastings a 6-0 loss in the last game of the day. Pitcher Mike Gar­ rett kept his head after a rocky start and held Grandville to only one run on three hits after a five-run first inning. Garrett, Smith and Brandon Johnson had hits for the Saxons. “I think we’re starting lo get it together." freshman coach Jeff Simpson said. “You seventh to force extra innings, but Hastings came back with two more in the eighth, sparked by an RBI single from Scott Red­ can see that the kids are hustling and play­ ing hard. We have some good athletes who are still learning to play the game." Aspinall, Caleb Case. Drew Bowman and Larsen each had one. Hastings gave up seven unearned runs in the championship game against Catholic Central and lost 8-1. Adam Case and Aspi­ nall had hits for the Saxons Just like their varsity counterparts, the Saxon JV had an excitipg game against Caledonia on April 24, ultimately pulling Monday Mixers Dewey’s Auto Body 83; Tracy’s Day Care 80.5; Rowdie Giris 76.5; Freeport Body Shop 76; B & R Testing 71.5; Hast ings Bowl 68; Ball Busters 66; Gutter Gals 59.5; Girrbach’s 53. High Gaines & Series - B. Moore 178­ 441; J. Stump 137-383; T. Waller 166-371; P. Snyder 158-440; A. Lethcoe 160-448; K. Blough 152; C. Beckwith 169-450; R. Shapley 207-533; D. Fechner 137; A. Larsen 208-562; S. Lancaster 177-489; N. Hook 181-512; S. Girrbach 169-445; T. De­ witt 157-403; T. Case 178-431; M. Kill 160; H. Service 178. Thursday Mixed Final Standing Three Fools 90.5; Threesome 76; Hast­ ings Bowl 74.5; Who’s Up 73.5; Brown & Sons 66; King Pins 65.5; Middle Lakers 65; Tweety & the Gang 58; Just Us 56. Women’s High Games & Series - S. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m 7ee Time 519 per player Middleville - 605 Bernard For Sale By Owner 8 a.m. to Noon s24 per player Continued from page 10 Day, Maj 27 al 1 p.m. Every former varsity player is invited to attend. Families of outof-town alumni are asked to please pass the word along. Call Bernie Oom for more in­ formation — he’s in the book. What does Bo know? Find out on May 13 at the local Big Brothers Big Sisters* Annual Benefit Dinner al the Kalamazoo Country Club, featuring keynote speaker and former University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechier. The 25th-annual event is a major fundraiser for the local af­ filiate of Big Brothers Big Sisters, which serves Barry County and four others. The event includes live and silent auc­ tions of signed sports memorabilia, mer­ chandise. and golf and entertainment pack­ ages. Registration begins at 6 p.m.. with dinner at 7 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is required. For more information, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters at 616-382-6800 or 1­ 888-898-3001. both seasons. To be eligible, players must have been bom on or between August 1, 1988 and Jan. 31, 1998. The cost for one or two players from the same family is $37 each. Three or more players from the same family can sign up for $32 each. A $10 late fee will be added Bowlerettes Hecker Agency 76.5-47.5; Hamilton Ex­ cavating 669-55; Bennett Industries 66-58; Kent Oil & Propane 58-66; Railroad Streer Mill 55.5-68.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 47-77. High Gaines & Series - B. Maker 169­ 438; D. Snyder 192-507; B. Scobey 188­ 485; N. Potter 190-450; K. Fowler 182­ 506; G. Potter 175-437; P. Britten 153; C. Hurless 167-438; J. Rice 190-508. SPORTS SHORTS... The Middleville American Youth Soc­ cer Organization (AYSO) registration and signup for the 2002-03 season will be held this Saturday. May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Page Elementary School cafete­ ria. This registration applies to the both the fall 2002 and spring 2003 seasons. Each season includes six weeks of games, and participants will be on the same team for McKee 244-653; S. Tennessen 167-473; S. Lambert 191-465; B. Miner 170-465; C. Swinkunas 158-443; S. Brown 162-441; V. Brown 147-415; B Hard 117-310; E Gille­ spie 102-289; F. Haynes 184; L. Jackson 174; S. Cooley 134. Men’s High Games & Series - C. Van­ Houten 256-627; M. Lawson 183-515; B. Akers 170-493; C. Haywood 169-458; Jr. Haynes 159-440; D. Hard 106. OPEN HOUSE May 4 & 5,2-4 p.m. Tee Tieeiet 18 Holes & Cart Saturday and Sunday man, and held on for the win. Justin Pratt threw out three base-runners and Caleb Case and Drew Bowman made great diving catches to highlight a solid de­ fensive effort lo registrations made May 24 or later. Late registrants are not guaranteed a place on a team, but will not be charged until being placed on a team. Please call Middleville AYSO registrar Trade Sparks with any questions at 616­ 795-7092. Lakewood grad Brian Reed won his doubles match 6-2 and 6-0 for the Albion College men’s tennis team in a 9-0 win over Adrian on April 17, and Hastings grad Matt Bradley jacked his season record to 12-5 at No. 4 singles and 10-5 at No. 2 doubles for the Hope College men’s tennis team. Hope beat Albion 9-0 on April 20 to improve to 10-8 and 3-1 in the MIAA. AUCTION i Every Friday 6:00 pan. 5-24-02 Custom built, 2352 sq. ft., 3 bed­ rooms w/wood floors, 2 baths, central air, fireplace in family room, inground, heated pool in the village of Middleville. All for $149,000. 13495 92nd St. SE Alto, Mich. further information Call For tee times, call 616-868-6751 M66 Tire “a HastinGs MGh school SJ | senior charity Prive Is wias?G i - New and Used * Every First Friday of the Month FOOD AUCTION EMMETT TRADE and AUCTION 918 East Emmen Street. Battle Creek SI6-963-3394 Community Resource Manager jn Hastings Regular full-time Manages and directs the programs and Mafften Batteries Strati ' Mechanic On Duty Petersen Enterprises Buy Sell Trade Used Cars & Trucks Lake Ottena, MI 4M49 Phone: Hfc-374-Xiaa Fan MS-3764437 day-to-day operations of the Agency's satellite office within the assigned service delivery area. Supervises the provision of client services and referrals lo assist low income and special needs clients. Administers appropri­ ate intake documentation and needs-assessment system which identifies program participants.characteristics and the proper utilization of the myriad of county programs. Process approved intakes and requisitions for client pay­ ment to administrative offices. Management, budgetary administration, development and human services knowl­ edge is desirable. Intermediate lo advanced level comput­ er skills needed. $10.23 to $14.88 per hour. Qualified candidates please submit resumes/applications by nuB or in perm lo the Community Action ^saturDay, May 4th J Agency, Att: B. Bell, 173 Main. P.O. Box 1026, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016, by fax at 616-965-1152, or via Featuring... Valvoline NEXTEL email at brcndab@caascm.org. EOE New Price • 42 Timberwood NOTICE All members of the community are welcome to attend! only 3 per car LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 10, 2002 The last day on which persons may register with the City or Township Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 10. 2002. is May 13. 2002. during regular working hours. The election is being held to vote on the follow­ ing: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MICHAEL HUBERT (4-YEAR TERM) TERRY L. McKINNEY (4-YEAR TERM) OPEN HOUSE SMdaT, Nay 5,4 - 6 PN Directions: State Rd. east. Timberwood right to home. MO. TO MOVWM OUT OF STATTI" Seller win possi­ bly assist buyers with closing costs • Built in 2000 • 3 acres • Spectacular view • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Finished walkout basement • Pole bam • Cook's kitchen * Large bar ■ Many extras. $169,900. TOUT HOST: SEOftOE WU1AMS GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastinge rvunSr/^r Be* awunp (•!•) 0463770 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 - Page 13 Drain commission work includes conserving natural resources Fifteen Barry County/intcrcounty drains received maintenance work at a cost of $72,861 last year, said Barry County Drain Commissioner Thomas C. Doyle in his an­ nual report. Seven dams in the county also were in­ spected at a cost of $2,550. and only minor maintenance problems were reported. The county has three dams designated as significant hazards by the Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality because they have more than five feel of water head and hold back more than 10 acres of waler. Algonquin. Crystal Lake and Orangeville Mill Pond dams are in this hazard category, he said. Doyle is working with Orangeville Township officials “lo resolve the issue of ownership and responsibility for the Mill Pond Dam." which controls the water level in the Mill Pond. However, the “lake level" has never been formalized according to state law. “Effort will be undertaken to obtain a court-ordered lake level and a lake level district with ownership responsibility for the dam and financial responsibility for maintenance." he said in the report. Fifteen storm water drainage designs for plats, site condominiums and commercial sites were reviewed and three were estab­ lished as county drains with assessment districts for future maintenance, he said in his report. Of the drain repairs, work in Baltimore and Hastings townships is expected to help flooded road conditions of Maple Grove road, east of Burd Road, and Center Road. Those roads have been closed “several times” due to flooding as a result of prob­ lems with the county drains that serve the low areas adjacent to these roads. Doyle said. The County Road Commission sup­ plied the equipment and the Drain Com­ mission furnished materials lo make the necessary repairs. “A number of the projects that we have undertaken recently we have done in con- junction with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Natural Resources and Soil Conservation Group." Doyle told the County Board last week. ’The reason for this is we have watershed grants, which arc monies that arc available that help to prevent erosion and cleanup sedimentation deposits that exist and may enter a stream or river...Essentially, wc wind up not only repairing drains, but install waterways in farm fields and properties along drains and sediment traps so that we can go back later and clean sediment off that may have moved down across a farm field." Soil erosion is expected to be reduced by the grassed waterway installed al the Win­ ters Drain project in Woodland Township. Water quality also is expected to be im­ proved “by removal of sediment as water flows over the grassed waterways," he said in the report. A grassed waterway at the Miller & Hy­ nes drain project, also in Woodland Town­ ship. is expected to prevent soil from crod- Hastings High School honor roll announced Editor’s Note: The following is a revised corrected listing of the Hastings High School honor roll from what was published in the April 25 edition of the Banner: Hastings High School Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — “Samantha Al­ leging. Angelia Aspinall. Angela Baker. •Robert Baker. Darrell Barnum. ’Amanda Bechler. * Carrie Bolt house. Rebecca Brisboe. Stephanie Buck. • Brandon Burke. Scott Conrad. Jennifer Cottrell. Stephanie Courtright, Kristie Daniels. Ashley Deline. Nicole Doozan. 'Roberta Earl. Angela Eg­ gers. Chelsea Evans, Kelli Flohr. Jacob Friddle, ’Carl Furrow. ’Noemi Garza. To­ nya Hammett. ’Kyle Hess, Kara Hili, •Melissa Hutchings. ”Justin Hutchins, Janna Jackson. Ashley Keeler, Jonathan Kendall, Heather Krebs, Molly Kruko. •Anthony LaJoye. Emily Martin, Leslie Mckay. Kcli Misak, * Elizabeth Nida. Mi­ chael Nitz. “Jason O'Heran. Lucas Over­ mire. Cory Pcttengill, Alexis Powell. An­ drew Price. ’Carol Radke. Jessica Roush. Jennifer Schwartz. William Scmpf, Joseph Shaeffer. ’Amanda Smith. Jessica Storm. ’Kristen Straube. Jesse Sweeney. Josef Swinkunas. ’Tyler Tossava, Mary Traistcr. •Dianna VanBoven. ’Lucas Warren. Brenda Westfall, David Wilson. ’Ryan Winebrenner. *Eiin Woodley and Amanda Zalewski. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Amy Abbott, Erin Bradley, Laura Dickinson, Christopher Donalds. Takeshi Fujimoto. Sarah Haines, Matthew Hayes, Eric Kirchmcier, Kate Martisius. Lynn McCallum. David Miller, Rachel Newton, Bret Nugent, Douglas Poll, Danielle Price. Christopher Rcmley, Mi­ chael Rcnch. Heidi Schroll, Shayna Selleck, Jeremy Shilling, Emily Smith, Samantha Smith. Nicholas Taylor. Zsofta Toporczy, Naomi Wada. Sarah Wank and Kevin Williams. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Craig Bolthousc. Kyle Bcllgraph. John Bowling, Micnacl Case, Brad Currier. Kristi Guidet, Victoria Mahmat. James Medeiros, Joseph Miller, Christopher Nicholson. Ashlee Parc', Guy Pcdcrsc.i and Anna Walker. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Laurence Adri- anson, Molly Alderson. Christoper Arm­ strong, Megan Avery, Jared Bell, June Bishop. Casey Borror-Huisman. Lucas Brehm, Amanda Burton, Casey Cady. •Brent Chappclow, Eliza Checseman, Brittney Dobbins. Paul Downing, Krystlc Dunn, Joel Gibbons. Heather Helmer. Teha Huss. Wcndi Iler. Amber Karrar, Lyndsi Kenyon. ’Ryon Lear. Brandon Marlette. Jennifer Peake, Jessica Ranguettc. Kathryn Safic. Brooke Sheldon, ’Kerianne Sher­ wood, Jcramey Shoebridge, Carrie Stow. Alicia Totten. Bradley Wentworth. Robert Woodworth. Andrew Worth Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tamera Alexan­ der. Heath Augustine. Joshua Bailey. Brian Baird. Jeffrey Baker. Sally Barry. Molly Benningfield. Dustin Bowman. Jenna Bry­ ans. Jessica Checseman. Amanda Clinton. Donald Conerse. Brett Donley. Brian Don­ nini, Emily Dreyer. Amy Eascy. AndrewFerguson Erin Fish. Elizabeth Gerber. Ger­ ald Givens. Justin Halder. Emily Heath. Emily Hoke. Elizabeth Hollars. Tiffany Howell. Micheal Kieffer. Derek Krallman. Craig Laurie. Tammuz Mead. Cassandra Meade. Joshua Millcson. Arica Newton. Rebekah Nicholson, Niki Noteboom. Heather Ogden. Jessica Osborn. Olivia Pare, Justin Prater. Heather Robinson. Joshua Sanders. Nathan Selby. Jennifer Shaw. Colleen Shcllenbargcr. Jessica Smith. Amber Thomas. Dominic Tormen. Rick Volosky. Kai Ward. Kristina Welton. Robin White and Matthew Windcs. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Ra­ chael Arias. Ciji Bairski. Katherine Boyer. Bruce Carpenter. Mindy Colvin. Brian Devries. Laura Diperl, Beau Furrow. Mat­ thew Gibbons. Joey Hinckley. Brian Hur­ less, Scott Mead. Amber Mullins, Colette Puruckcr. Eli Schmidt. Steven Sekrccki. Tanya Stephens. Miles Warren, Holly Wil­ son and Jcnipher Wymer. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Victoria An­ drews, “Kristen Beckwith, ’Drew Bow­ man. ’Heather Carroll. Adam Case. Caleb Case. ’Sarah Clevenger. ’Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn. Danielle Drumm, Lyndsay Dunn. Mark Fcrrall. Michael Fox, Ashley Gibson. Randy Haire, Erin Hemerling. Matthew Hoffman, ‘Jonathan Hollister, Hilary Hutchins, Jill Jolley, ‘Jeremy Lock­ wood. Stephanie McNally. Brian Olmstead, Jennifer Quada, Jami Shilling, Samantha Sleevi, Beau Steinke, Nicholas Thompson and Alice Trout. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins, Heidi Arnett, Matthew Aspinall. Amanda Bccktel, Ashley Bclson, Jonathan Britten, Brandon Buehler. Ashley Bunge, Eric By­ ington. Ashley Carr. Sara Clark, Amy Demond. Carmen Desvoignes, Brian Doozan. Jessica Falconer. Chad Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson, Whitney Garrison. Thomas Girr­ bach, Heather Heinrich, Jonathan Heming, Daniel Hodges. Erica Hubka, Collin Kai­ ser, Scott Larsen. Matthew Lipstraw. Jo­ seph Matthews. Ashley Miller, Krystal Miller, Lucas Olmstead, Ryan Prater, Krisred Ford. “Sarah Frantz, ‘Timothy Frey, Ashley Gielarowski, Bethany Gicscler, Ty­ ler Heath. Angela Hilbert. Cheric Hoaglin, ’Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman, Kelsey Howell. “Amanda Hurless. “Katrina Ja­ cobs, Brent Kelley. Curtis Krallman. Jacquclin Krouse. Anna Lawrence. “Alexan­ der Larson, Stephanie Loudon, Ashley Lowe. Doric Lustcy. Kyle Lustcy, Amber Main, Andrew Mempham. Adam Nini, Amber Peck. Christy Pohja. “Shannon Poll, Kristin Pufpaff. Evelyn Rappaport, Katie Ray. Taylor Raymond. “Evelyn Roscoe, Kathlyn Rounds, Charity Schantz, Brandon Schwartz, “Bridgcttc Stah I hood. Jennifer Stout, Graham Tuinstra, Stacy Tyrrell, Caitlin Vrcugdc, ‘Courtney Wakley, Brent Wallace. Paul Wanland. Joshua Wescott and Steven Wilson. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jeffrey Allen. Scott Allcrding, Kayla Arnie, Courtney Barnard, Caitlin Branch. Jaymce Campbell. Nicole Cichanski. Brian Cottrell, Megan Davis. Kathleen Davis, Amy Dcmaray, Cody Depew, Kevin Dickinson, Ashley Downing. Aaron Fortier, Kcri French, Eric Frith. Tyler Fulmer, Chad Girrbach, Alex­ andra Greenfield, Andrew Griggs, Tiffany Hausc, Heath Helmer, Sara Hendrick, John Henning, Jason Hudson. Ashley Ingle, Jena Johnson, Andrew Kelly. Jordan Kimble, John Kinney. Kathryn Lawrence, Danielle Leader. D?vid Lewis, Thomas Miller, Neil Moore, Kristen Munro, Hailey Norton, Ni­ cole Noviskey. Natoshia Olin. Roy Prit­ chard, Dannicllc Prough. Daniel Rench, Jeffrey Schantz, Amanda Sckrecki, Karie Slocum. Steven Snyder, Paula Taylor. Megan Ulrich. Sarah Walker and Kayla Wills. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Char­ les Danks. Michael Garrett, Dray Huis. Elizabeth Kruko. Shannon Lewis, Joshua tie Pratt. Ashlee Rizor, Andrew Roobol. Amanda Rose. Eric Schiedel. Christina Schorl. Vincent Stavale, Morgan Steward and Matthew Waller. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Joshua Bemhcisel. Nicole Edwards. Aaron Hasman. Katie Hotchkiss. Lindsey Hussey. Angela Jones. Christopher Kuesiner. Stephanie Mallison. Britteny Mitchell. ’Thcresa Constantine, Allison Cooney. Robert D'Agostino. Kurtus Daniels. David Dipp, Catherine Fish. Jaimeson Fisher, Ja- Maurer, Jessica Purdum. Savannah Ram­ sey. Laura Rosenberger. Sigmund Rumpf, Luke Selby. Wayne Shcllenbargcr. Jennifer Shoebridge, Benjamin Steinke. Heidi Wear and Kristin Williams. ing and washing into Mud Creek. The county's "subdivision rules arc in the process of being reviewed and updated to the latest water quality standards and drainage technology." he said. The work is expected to be complete in the fall. During 2001. seven new plats, five site condominiums and three commercial sites were reviewed for storm water drainage de­ sign compliance with the county’s subdivi­ sion rules. “With these developments wc now have 13 drain district maintenance agreements under the responsibility of the Drain Com­ mission." Doyle said. “Plans are underway to map the storm water drainage facilities associated with these agreements. These maps will show the location of manholes, catch basins, drainage pipes and detention/retention basins for future inspec­ tion and maintenance." Doyle is participating in the preparation of watershed plans for the Gun. Coldwater and Thornapple river basins to meet DEQ requirements. “These plans protect and improve water quality by involving watershed residents and Barry County citizens, in general, in strategics designed to protect the water­ shed. The focus will be on reducing the amount of sediment and nutrients entering the rivers and streams." he said. A flood plan management study is un­ derway for the Thornapple River. Doyle said it “will delineate the flood plain for 100- and 500-ycar floods, and provide flood profiles for 10-. 50- and 100-year Alternative Education High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Matthew Mays. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Heather Holden and Michael Morris. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Adam Branch and Jessica Sanders. •Indicates 4.00 G.P.A. LEGAL ' NOTICE MORTGAGE SAL' MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MARK S HILL r single man, of 6930 Ackers Point Dr. Delton. Ml 49046. Michigan. Mortgagors, to ROCK FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated the 26th ol June. 1997, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barty and State of Michigan, on the 18th day of August. 1997 in Document No. 1000442, Barry County Records, sa.d Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated az of August 31. 1997. Series 1997-C, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum ol Fifty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty & 11/100 ($59,480.11). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being tne building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.375% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows Ail that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 18 and 19 of Ackers Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated: 4/18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Bag Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) Bids must be submitted in complete original form, clearly marked “BID—PARKING LOT REPAIR" by mail or messenger to the following address: County Administration, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058, and must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2002. $1 million. Half of the lake is in Ionia and half of the lake is in Barry. Doyle said. Keep your friends and relatives IN TOUCH with home. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estale mortgage made by WALLACE TOWNSEND and KAY TOWNSEND, husband and wife, of 1401 East Yankee Springs Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws ol the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated October 20. 2000. and recorded on October 30. 2000, in Docket 1051344 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars and Forty Cents ($49,669.40) and no suit or proceed­ ings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 30. 2002 al 1:00 p.m. the undersigned will sell bi the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wnn the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County and which are described as follows: East 20 rods of West 50 rods of the South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, except beginning at the Northwest comer tract a being East 20 rods of the West 50 rods of the South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 37'38* East 329.72 feet along the North line of said Tract A; thence Southerly 245 feet along East line of said Tract A; thence North 89 degrees 27'38” West 155 feet; thence South 45 degrees 0TW West 140.7 feet; thence South 310 feet parallel with West line of said Tract A, to East-West 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence Westerly 75 feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 654.95 feet along West line of said Tract A to point of beginning. Together with an easement 30 feet in width for ingress and egress containing an existing bituminous dnveway there­ to. and subject to and together with a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress to Yankee Spnngs Road via bituminous dnveway serving the entire South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23 Item »08-16-301-100 which has an address of 1401 East Yankee Springs Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: Apnl 9. 2002 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (5/16) NOTICE 0EJ4QRTGAGETQREGLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Craig Brown and Celeste Brown, husband and wife, of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated May 21. 2001. and recorded on June 7. 2001. in Docket Number 1061016 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National Banking Association, whose address is 770 Kenmoor. S.E.. Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment ol Mortgage dated May 25. 2001, and recorded on June 7. 2001. with the Barry County Register of Deeds i,q Docket Nurtiber 1061016, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Three Thousand Five Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($33,509.61) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 30.2002 at 1:00 p.m.. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law, the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Johnston. Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant south 89 deg 23'56* West 970 42 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 deg. 23 56* West. 349 95 feet along said 1/4 line to the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 deg 33'5T West 253.00 feet along said West tone; thence North 89 deg 23'56* East. 349 95 feet; thence South 00 deg 33'57" East. 253 00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes over the easterly 66 feet thereo' Also subject to an easement for Lucas Road and any other ease­ ments or restrictions of record. Item <08-09-026­ 002-00 which has an address of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption penod shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the date of such sale Northpoirrte Bank 770 Kenmoor. S.E., Smte 201 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 Dated Apnl 18. 2002 Drafted by: William M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. NW. Ste 111-A Grand Rapds Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (5/16) ■———■——>“—«-S ^agtings City PART-TIME TELLER THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to prodding outstanding customer sen ice. We are currently looking for a Part-time Teller to join our team. Dasenw.iWall Repair by Wall Anchor Baserrerl Waterproofing by B-Dry Barry County is requesting itemized bids for parking lot crack filling, repair, seaicoating and line marking at specified county lots. dents and gave them a rough cost estimate for redesigning and rebuilding the lake's downstream water course “in order to re­ lease more water quicker” from the lake. The Jordan Lake dam has a summer level established that is very friendly toward boating and recreation, and the lake itself also has a very rapid response during a storm...In order to do this (rebuilding) wc would have to have a petition from lake people, signed by a certain number of the people, requesting that we begin the plan­ ning." he said. The project may cost about NOTICE QfMQRIGAGEEOREGLQSURE Nickolas O'Heran. John Oliver. Kaila Qualls. Anna Trumble. Ashley Vannockcr. Rachael Wolfe and Stephanie Woodworth. Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Elizabeth Acker. Zachary Allen. Timothy Aspinall, Mariah Bachcrt. Erin Bare. Jacquelyn Bcduhn. Wyatt Benton. Tia Blood. Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon, Andrew Conklin. floods. which w ill be useful for bridge, cul­ vert. road and drain design." Doyle has met with Jordan Lake resi­ We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. Glass Block. Windows New Window Wells vfWEb Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading ----- Qualified applicants will hate a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. 1-800-237-2379 Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC’ 150 W. Court SL An /ndepeccer Lcensee ofBDry Systems. Inc 810 Bryan? St • Ka^mazoo. Mch>gan 490C* • 345-2900 9126 East DE A.-enue • Rcnland. Mcrxgan 43053 • 629-5252 Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE/M-F �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 2, 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lumbard (original mortgagors) to MG Investments. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 12. 1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BankOne National Association, f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 11. 1999. which was recorded on October 12. 1999. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TEN AND 01/100 dollars ($86.210 01). including interest at 15.350% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby ntven that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Parcel ’O' of the Russell W Harnson and Margaret A Harnson unmcrnjed Plat described as. A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Mchigan, described as Begmnmg at a pant on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet, thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road, 660 feet to the Southline of sad Section 36: thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to me Place of Beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: Apnl 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200016840 Raptors (5/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chnstine Smith (onginal mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 24 2001. and record­ ed on January 26. 2001 in Instrument • 1054278 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Rank Minnesota. N.A . as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-B. Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2001­ B. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated January 2. 2002. which was recorded on March 11. 2002. in Instrument *1076318. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 25/100 dollars ($98,912.25). including interest at 10.550% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 23. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF BELLE­ VUE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Desenbed as Commencing 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links West of ttie Northeast Corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22; Thence West 10 Rods and 8 1/10 Links; Thence South 12 Rods 16 2/10 Links; Thence East 10 Roos 8 1/10 Links; Thence North to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated; Apnl 11. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Read. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200133421 Gators (5/9) UTILITIES, “back on the front burner” continued from page 1 Jacobs wanted to extend a water line and deal with the negotiations later. “The hang-up. I think, was the concern that Rutland Township has had for years that if the entities in a proposed water serv­ ice district were levied the same number of mills as the city. 16.2 mills, that’s the same as annexation." Jacobs said. ‘The city tax­ payers need to be paid back if another juris­ diction is using their utilities. I can see the township’s side and I can see the city’s side." Jacobs explained that the city is more in­ terested in working out utility extensions to service districts under the tax sharing ar­ rangements outlined in Michigan Public Act 425. A sewer service district already exists between the two entities though the first ex­ tension of a sewer main has not occurred. An extension to Wal-Mart is currently in the preliminary stages. When Rutland Township was embroiled in utilities negotiations with the city four years ago. when the Wai Mart construction brought extension issues to the forefront. “Wc told them...that a 425 was not an op­ tion." said then Supervisor Robert Edwards. "So their argument for a 425 is null and void. Our (board's) goal was a win-win. not for the city to have all or nothing. 1 was un­ der the impression we were negotiating for the betterment of the community, not for one. selfish unit." Hastings city residents and businesses arc assessed a total of 16.2 mills, not only for utilities, but for police and fire protec­ tion. use of the library and parks, etc. Rutland Charter Township residents and businesses pay about 2.64 mills for services other than the library, which levies an addi­ tional three mills. Under the terms of a 425 Act. certain township commercial customers within a designated district would have to pay an additional 16.2 mills, while township busi­ nesses and residents outside that district would still pay only the 5.64. During last month’s negotiations over Flexfab’s needs, current Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont pointed out that no water agreement exists between the city and the township, that no engineering has been done and “if it was and they were go­ ing to let bids, there is no way it can be done in 90 days." The Michigan Economic Development Commission was willing to let Flexfab ap­ ply for grant funding for the construction, but only under certain conditions which in­ cluded the addition of new jobs. Vilmont told the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Board last week that the company will foot the bill for its own fire suppression system, which includes in-ground tanks for a cost of almost $4(X).(XX). "It's a shame wc didn't put that money into a water main.” said Vilmont. “It could have been done." Mansfield explained that the fire sup­ pression system in place at Wal-Mart and the one to be built at Flexfab will not bene­ fit the community, one of Flexfab’s con­ cerns. “It’s not a community solution," said Mansfield. “Now. Flexfab’s problem is solved, but it only benefits Flexfab." Flexfab will replace is current. 13.000 gallon, underground water tank wit a 180.000 gallon tank of water Weiden says will never be needed absent a fire. “It has no benefit other than getting our insurance in place." said Weiden. “We’d rather spend the $400,000 on our equip­ ment and creating jobs.” Weiden would not comment on whether the company considered moving or shutting down its Hastings plant all together, saying only, "every option was considered." Candidly, Weiden said the company is frustrated that the public utilities arc so close but also so inaccessible. “This (solution) benefits no one because there is no line for anyone else to tap into," said Weiden. In the wake of Flexfab’s dilemma, the City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings townships agreed to meet jointly last Mon­ day night to discuss community solutions for meeting utility needs outside the city NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL 1. Provide for a continuation ot existing streets from adjoining areas into the new condomini­ um project or plat. 2. Streets in the proposed condominium project or plat shall be extended to the boundary line of the tract to make provision for the future pro­ jection of streets into the adjoining areas. 3. Direct access to s County primary road or major thoroughfare shall be prohibited for all building sites or lots abutting such roads or thoroughfares. 4. Private streets may be permitted and approved pursuant to the private road provisions con­ tained in Section 104.2017 of the Rutland Township Zoning Ordinance. subdivision may be isolate 1 from a pubic highway, nor may any adjoining lanu of the proprietor or others be isolated from a pubic thoroughfare thereby creating land-locked parcels. G. indicate the location ol proposed street lights if a Township-wide street light special assessment district is in place al the time of Step Two approval H. Sidewalks may be required by the Township Board when the Township Board determines, in its opin­ ion. that sidewalks are necessary for pedestrian safety, pubic health and welfare I. The proprietor shall make arrangements for and assume the costs of the assignment of a street number for each lot proposed to be included with­ B in the subdivided area. 1. The minimum size ot lots or building sites shall If the Township Board determines that the prelimi­ be those contained in the Rutland Charter nary plat plan or preliminary condominium plan has Township Zoning Ordinance. obtained the required statutory approval of other gov­ 2. Lots or building sites abutting more than one ernmental agencies and complies with the require­ street must be sufficient to provide area to ments set forth above in this Ordinance, the Township meet building setback requirements from all Board shall grant final appro,ai ol the preliminary con­ such abutting streets. dominium development plan which shall confer upon C General ProvUtoitt: the proprietor for a period of 2 years 1mm the date of 1. Privately held reserve stnps controlling access approval the conditional right that the general terms to streets Shan be prohibited. and conditions under which said approval was granted 2. Existing natural features should be preserved wHI not be changed. Said 2-year period may be extend­ insofar as possible. ed in the discretion of the Township Board upon appli­ cation by the proprietor. 3. Lands subject to flooding should not be devel­ oped for residential, commercial or industrial S1CIKML4: Submission of Final Mat Plan or Final purposes. Condominium Plan lor Final Approval (Step Thro* If the Township Planning Commission determines approval). that the proposed preliminary condominium sub­ Section 4.1. Every person, firm or corporation which division plan complies with all applicable ordi­ shall hereafter submit a proposed final plat or condo­ nances and statutes, plat plan or preliminary plan, minium development plan to the Township Board for the Planning Commission shall recommend final approval shall also submit the following relevant approval to the Township Board. dad and lees: SECHQ1LJ: Towashlp Board Review: PrelimiMry A An abstract ol title or title insurance policy show­ Condominium Plan—Preliminary Plat Plan (Step ing merchantable title in the proprietor of the sub­ Two approval). division. Section 3.1. Every person, firm or corporation which B. Evidence that ail requirements imposed by the shall hereafter submit copies of a proposed preliminary Township Planning Commission and Township plat plan or prelmmary condominium plan to the Board at the time of the preliminary approval have been incorporated into the proposed plan. Township Board for final approval shall submit the rel­ C. Fee to be set by a resolution of the Township evant data and fees. A Evidence that all requirements imposed by the Board. D. Letter from the Barry County Health Department Planning Commission have been incorporated into confirming that construction of septic tank, dry the proposed plan. well or tile field area has been completed as B. Detailed working drawings showing grades, shown on the preliminary plat. drainage structures, proposed utilities and road Section 4.2 Review by Tewaship Board—Final construction plans for public and/or private roads within and adjoining said condominium project. Approval. The Township Board shall review the pro­ C. Fee to be set by a resolution of the Township posed Final Plat or condominium Development Plan Board. and determine that: D. A letter from the Barry County Health Department A All monuments required to be placed have either together with percolation tests. been placed or a cash or equivalent deposit Section 3.2 Upon receipt, the Township Board shall B. All roads, streets, bridges and culverts have either examine the same with such assistance by an Engineer been completed and installed or a cash or equiva­ and Township Attorney. Upon completing its revew. lent deposit. the Township Board shall determine whether said plat C. II the plat or condominium project has any water­ or condominium plan complies with the requirements ways or lagoons, etc., that all such waterways, imposed by the Planning Commission and has etc., shall be installed or a cash or equivalent obtained the required statutory approval of other gov­ deposit. ernmental agencies D. If any flood plain then they shall be restricted as A All roads both public and private shall be complet­ provided by the Land Division or Condominium ed in accordance with plans approved by the Acts Planning Commission. E. All utilities servicing the plat have been installed B. All surface waters shall be adequately drained and water and sanitary sewer mams have been within each plat by a separate system of drainage stubbed to the lot line or building site line or a cash structures or through the connection of such sep­ or equivalent deposit. arate system to an adequate adjoining system. F All underground utility installations, including lines C Connection to sanitary sewers and/or water mains lor street lighting systems, which traverse private­ may be required by the Township Board when the ly owned property shall be protected by easements Township Board determines, in its discretion, that granted by the proprietor and approved by the pub­ said sewers and/or water mams are reasonably ic utility available to the proposed subdivision G All public improvements, such as street lights, fire D In the discretion of the Township Board, all distri­ hydrants, sidewalks, parks, etc., have been com­ bution lines of telephone, electnc. television and pleted and installed and reviewed and approved by other similar sennees distributed by wire or cable an engineer or a cash or equivalent deposit. to be placed underground H. The proposed Imai plat or condominium project E Storm water disposal methods proposed for the complied with all applicable stele statutes and subdivision must be adequate to insure each Township Ordinances and has received the requi­ butldmg site and roadway will not be flooded. site statutory approval of other governmental F No lot or building site, out-tot or land within the agencies. ments were reached and under what condi­ tions utilities arc extended. We met for two hours and got an awful lol of information." Vilmont had strongly urged other board members to show up al the meeting, which was also attended by Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown. “Wc need lo see where we’re al," said Vilmont. “1 think the city’s just as frus­ trated. I think it's time to get moving. I don’t think we can wait five years, we need to shorten this process. Hopefully, we can come lo an agreement because these things arc going to keep cropping up.” KONARSKA continued from page 1 board members that he would spend a lot of time in the district. “In fact my wife Launc says that I sleep in Rockford and live in Forest Hills now,” he said. Konarska has a masters in educational leadership from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. Before his job in Forest Hills he worked for the Grand Rapids and Ottawa Intermediate School District. Konarska and Kingsnorth were selected for a second round of interviews. The board reviewed 36 applications before selecting six finalists. Board member Dan Parker said that compared to the last time, eight years ago, when they sought an outside superinten­ dent, the process went very smoothly. They received 90 applications eight years ago, but the 36 they received this time through the MASB were much more qualified. limits. Also on hand to educate the community leaders on options and experiences of other CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a sum­ mary ot a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on April 10.2002 THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS. SEGUQILL __ This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Township Subdivision/Site Condominium Ordinance. Section 1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to regulate and con­ trol the subdivision ot land into parts pursuant to 1967 PA 288.1996 PA 591. and 1997 PA 87 and to regulate the development of land within the Township under the provisions of the Condominium Act. PA. 59 ot 1978. Section 1.2 Sets for the Defioitioas tor the Ordinance. Section 1.3 Prepreliminary Condominium Pint Plan Development. Nothing in this Ordinance shall prohibit a developer from submitting a prepreliminary condo­ minium or plat plan for general input by the Planning Commission prior to the submission of the preliminary plan Section 1.4 Preliminary Condominium Plan-Plaf Plan Development. Every person shall submit to the Township Planning Commission not less than 4 or more than 10 legible copies of sard proposed prelimi­ nary plan Said copies must contain, as a minimum, the following information and fees: A Proposed name of the project B. Full legal description. C Names and addresses of the applicant, owners and professional designers D. The names and addresses of the proprietors and their ownership interest. E Scale of the plan (maximum scale shall be 100 feet to an inch). F. Property lines of adjacent tracts of subdivided and unsubdrvided land G Show relief in 4-foot contour intervals. H Indicate rr,?d layout and the type o! street con­ struction and drainage structures l Indicate lot layout, showing size and shape ol pro­ posed lots. J. Indicate whether proposed site will be served by sanitary sewer and/or water. K. Location of existing sewers, water mains, storm drams L. The location of significant natural features such as natural water courses, trees, etc. M Indicate the general location and size of any flood N indicate in general the methods proposed for storm waler disposal O When the proprietor owns adjoining land, he shall submit a tentative plan showing the feasibility of the development ot such adjoining land P Letter from the Barry County Road Commission and the State Highway Department, as well as a copy of the soil erosion and sedimentation permit issued by the Barry County Planning Commission. 0 indicate the location of proposed street lights. R. Fee to be set by a Resolution of the Township Board SECTION 2: Township Planning Commission; Preliminary Condominium P1an-PI»t Plan—Initial Review and Recommendation (Step One approval) Section 2.1. Upon receipt of copies of said proposed prelinrnary condominium plan or plat plan lor tentative approval, the Township Planning Commission shall examine said proposed preliminary plan with such assistance ano review by an Engineer and Township Attorney as the Township Board shall require The Township Planning Commission shall determine whether said oroposed preliminary condominium sub­ division plan or plat plan complies with all Township Ordinances and Stats Statutes as well as makes ade­ quate provision tor the following a Skfiftls; municipalities were representatives of the MEDC and Michigan State University Co­ operative Extension. The local Develop­ ment Alliance also attended. “We discussed related service agree­ ments," said Mansfield. “It was a very good seminar. They explained how other agree­ 1. That the Plat or Master Deed is executed by all required owners and recorded with the County Register of Deeds and filed with the Township before issuance of any building permits. Section 4.3. In the event the Developer shall, in any case, fail to complete such work within such period ot time as required by the conditions of the guarantee for the completion of public improvements, it shaH be the responsibility of the Township Board to proceed to have such work completed. SECTION 5: Amendment. All amendments to the plat or condominium project shall be submitted for review and approval under Seftons 2 and 3. above. S£GHQK_fi Verience procedure. section 6.1 Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying out the strict letter of this Ordinance, the Township Board shall have power in passing upon proposed condominium or plat projects to modify any of the terms and provisions of this Ordinance so that the spirit of the Ordinance shall be observed and public health, safety and welfare secured. SECTION 7: Enforcement; violations and penalties. Section 7.1. Any person, firm or corporation or other entity who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refus­ es to comply with any ol the provisions ol this Ordinance shall be responsible lor a municipal civil infraction and shall pay a fine according to the Ordinance. SECTION 8: Amendment procedures. Section 8.1 The Township Board may from time to time amend, supplement or repeal the regulations and provisions of this Ordinance in the manner prescribed by law for the amendment of Ordinances. SECTION 9: Validity Section 9.1 Should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by the Court to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the pari so declared to be invalid. Section 9.2 This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication. All Ordinances or part of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted in the follow­ ing places within the Township for public inspection: 1 Northview Grocery. 2169 M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. Ml 49058 2. Barry County Road Commission. 1725 W M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058 3. Kellogg Community College. 2950 W. M-179 Hwy., Hasungs. Ml 49058 4. Green Street Veterinary Clinic. 1420 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 5. Grand Rental Station. 575 Tanner Lake Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 6 Office of the Clerk. Rutland Charier Charter Township. 2461 Heath Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Otsibifities Act (ADA) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Township Hall on May 8. 2002. commencing at 7:30 p.m. Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot printed materals being considered at the meeting, to indivtouils with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services sho*?d contact the Rutland Charier Township by writing or calling the Township All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Robin McKenna. Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 I Nolic* of Mortgage Foractoaur* Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default ha* been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Diana Alexander (original mortgagors) lo Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba Americas Wholesale Lander. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999 and recorded on April 27. 1999 in Document •1028695 m Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol NINETY-NINE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 50/100 dollars ($99,962.50), inducing interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry Cou. .y Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 30.2002. Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred in this Commitment, situated to the County of Barry. Township of Rutland, State ot Michigan, is described as follows; LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 394 00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 . 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 200.00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 10.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ LY. ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THOR­ NAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230.00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 230.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE. 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST. 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 18. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200017320 Mustangs-A (5/16) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 2. 2002 - Page 15 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions ot Public Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance, which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner ORDINANCE NO.: A-5-2001 ARTICLE IV Section 4.26 - Lots Having Water Frontage Purpose: In order to preserve the quality of the lakes within the County, to promote safety, and to preserve the quality of recreational use of all wa­ ters within the County, the following regulatoo is in effect A) Definitions 1) Access Lot - a waterfront lot on a lake, pro­ viding for private or common (semi-pnvate) ac­ cess to a waterway for one or more access lot beneficiaries. 2) Access Lot Beneficiary - an entity with a right of access to a waterway or use of a water­ way through an access lot. in whole or in part by fee ownership, lease, license, gift, business invi­ tation. or any written form of conveyance, dedica­ tion. permission, or accessuse right. The follow­ ing entities each constitute one (1) access lot beneficiary: a) A natural person, that being a human being, as distinguished from an artificial person created by law. b) An owner occupant if the owner/occupant is a natural person. c) An owner/occupant if the owner/occupants are members of the same family as defined In Section 3.1 (49) or Section 31 (49) of the Ordi­ nance. All other entities must comply with the require­ ments of Section 4.26 (B)(11) to determine the number of access lot beneficianes allowed. B) No waterfront lot in any zoning district shall be used as an access lot unless it complies with all of the following 1) The minimum lot width requirement for the zoning district within which the lot is located ex­ cept that no access lot shall have less than 100 feet of continuous waterway frontage. Waterway frontage shall be measured by a straight line, which connects each sideline of the lot at the point where the sidelines intersect the high water line. 2) An access lot providing waterway access for one access lot beneficiary shall have a minimum lot depth of at least one hundred (100) feet. 3) One access lot beneficiary is allowed by nght for any access lot that meets the combined requirements of subsection Section 4.26 (B)(1) and (B)(2) above 4) For each additional access lot beneficiary, there shall be an additional lot width of one hun­ dred (100) feet 5) If an access lot includes shoreline areas consisting of wetlands, as defined by Michigan law. then 50*. ol that wetlands shoreline shall be counted as part ol the lot width requirement of Section 4.26 (B)(4) for the purpose of calculating the number of access lot beneficianes 6) Any access lot that includes shoreline areas consisting of wetends, as defined by Michigan law. shall comply with all applicable Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality regulations pertaining to wetlands before being used as an access lot. 7) An access lot serving more than one access lot beneficiary shall include: a) A buffer strip of 20 feet on each side of the access lot parallel with the side lot line This buffer stop shall extend the entire depth of the accass lot wim no open or exposed ground; and. b) A water frontage native vegetation protective strip not less than 15 feet wide running the entire width of the water front lot line parallel to the high water mark, with the exception of the dock and boat access entrance This area shall be main­ tained in its natural vegetative state except for the permitted clearing of dead or noxious plants. There shall be no mowed grass or open or ex­ posed ground, except any naturally occurnng beach, in this stnp area. 8) An access lot shall be permitted one dock for each access lot beneficiary permitted by right. No dock shall be located within 30 feet of the nearest property lines as projected into the wa­ tercourse or lake. 9) Each access lot shall provide a minimum of one parking space, located on the lot. tor each access lot beneficiary. 10) No new permanent building shall be al­ lowed on any access lot that has more than one (1) access lot beneficiary, except: a) One portable storage building, no greater than 64 square feet may be permitted no closer than 30 feet from the side lol lines and no closer than 20 feet from the edge of the natural vegeta­ tive strip that is located furthest from the high wa­ ter mark ot the watercourse or lake. 11) No access lot may serve more access lot beneficianes than permitted by right until the Barry County Planning/Zonmg Commission grants a special use approval. Any special use approval must include the number of access lot beneficianes granted as a result of the approval. The process for a special use approval, in addi­ tion to complying with Article VII of the Ordinance, shall include a Site Plan Review. This Site Plan Review shall include a recreation carrying capac­ ity analysis: a) Completed on the body of water of the in­ tended access lot beneficiary b) Conducted by a firm, organization, or group, previously approved by the Barry County Plan­ ning Commission; and c) Consisting of the following information. I) Estimated number of motorized boats per household on the body of water. II) Number of shoreline buildinqs. Ill) Number of public access lots, marinas, commercial enterprises. IV) Number of motor boats greater than 25 horsepower V) The lake use rate as determined by an aer­ ial flyover done on both a Saturday and a Sunday, with at least 14 days between the two flyovers, done during the months of June. July, or August, but not on a nation'll holiday, and with the outside ground temperature above 65 degrees and the weather not raining or overcast One of these fly­ overs shall be conducted between 10:00 a.m. and Noon, the other flyover shall be conducted between 2:00 p.m and 4:00 p m. Color photos shall be used to illustrate the survey ot both fly­ overs VI) Shallowness ratio. VII) Plant biomass VIII) Usable lake area IX) Boat density per lake acre X) Topographic map of the lake. XI) Total shoreline length XII) Unimproved shoreline frontage for each parcel owner with 10 acres or more of land The above named ordinance becomes effec­ tive May 10. 2002 Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection m the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hast­ ings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 a.m - 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Fnday Please call 945-1290 for further informa­ tion Date Apnl 25. 2002 JEFFREY s MACKENZIE Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Debbie S Smith. Clerk Barry County LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robbie Depalma and Alice Depalma (original mort­ gagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 14, 2001, and recorded on June 5, 2001 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated December 2L 2001, which was recorded on March 11.2002, in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT and 64/100 dollars ($78,668.64) including interest at 10.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in sa-d mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Ten rods square off the Northeast comer of Northeast 1/4 of section 26. Town i North. Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated Apnl 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200132722 Gators (5/2) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin S. Osorio and Hugo Cesar Osorio, wife and husband, to MG Investments. Inc . an Indiana Corporation mort­ gagee. dated March 23. 1999 and recorded March 30. 1999 tn Document #1027233. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc . FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. by assign­ ment dated August 7. 2001 and submitted to and recorded by. Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 32/100 Dollars ($23.150 32) including interest at the rate of 13.72% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 30. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and ire described as: Lot 8 of Block 2 of Kenfield s Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 37. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption per.oo shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: Apnl 25. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc.. FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Ir.c As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48063 (248) 457-1000 File No 201 0716 (5/23) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Thia firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below if you are in active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin S. Kaufman and Sarah R. Kaufman (original mort­ gagors) to H4R Stock Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 14. 2000. and recorded on June 28. 2000 in Instrument No. 1046114 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to WeHs Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-C. without recourse, f/k/a Northwest Bank Minnesota. Assignee by an assignment dated January 22. 2002. which was recorded on February 25.2002. m Instrument No. 1075419. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 29/100 doll^s ($63,603.29). including interest at 14 350% per annum. Under the power of saie contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as Lot 14. Treats Little Acres Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof. Barry County Records. Rutland Township. Michigan. Make: Lib­ erty Model: Doubtowide Serial «01L27392XU. Width: 26. Length: 66. Year: 1987 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale This firm it a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below If you are In active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 1999. and recorded on Jan­ uary 5. 2000 in Document No. 1039830 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars ($134,351.31). including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the power of sale conk toed in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby, given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13, 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 11. and run­ ning thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center line of Cobb Road, thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 902 feet aiong the center of Cobb Road to the true place of beginning, thence West 1115.4 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 feet par­ allel with the East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11. to the center line of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 2. 2002 Dated: May 2. 2002 (5-30) Raptors (5-30) Barry and Eaton County CASA for Kids. Inc. seeks Director for dual county advocacy program. Responsibilities include: • Supervision and coordination of volunteer program provid­ ing services to abused and neglected children. ■ Owner Operators • Degree preferred with demonstrated skills in fiscal manage­ I . ■ : ment. • Resource development • Agency and program planning • Public relations • Previous experience working with volunteers and knowl­ edge of child abuse and neglect issues desirable. H Send resume and salary requirements by May 7, 2002 to: COVENAMT TRANSPORT CASA For Kids, Inc. Attn:L Search Committee 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) 430 Barfield Drive, Hastings. MI 49058 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax 616-945-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (U-37) • Ha»tlng» OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Dir.: M-57 South from Downtown Hastings to corner of Madison St Oir M45 Nortn of Hastings to East on Coats Crove Rfl- to Corner of pnvate leacn Lake M. sun., may s’- • 2-a pm making your dream come true. We are very proud of you. —3.5 from W.M.U.!! SUN., MAY S’- • 2-4 PM 803 S. HANOVER • HASTINGS 156 LEACH LAKE RD. • HASTINGS NEW LISTING PRIVATE LAKE FRONT Love, Mom, Dad & Brian TMC-145 - Hastings City and Schools - Big TMW-016 - Cartton Twp., Haatinga School! - Spotless 2 bedroom home with natural gas utilities and 90 It. ol private lake front on beautitul all sports Leach Lake. A great weekend get away or year round home. AHordableat...................................... $74,900 4 bedroom. 2 story home, upper and lower hardwood floors. MFL. newer roof and gutters, windows, furnace with central air. Bradford­ White water heater, 2+ car garage with work­ shop Trade Marketed at $79,900 for the city’s best buy! IF WU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Meet and Eat on Center Street ;■ Saturday, May 4,2002-5-7 p.m. \ Beef Stew, Salad, Roll, Dessert, Drink ;■ PUBLIC WELCOME Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fundraiser (5-2) gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25, 1999. and recorded on June 28. 1999 in Libor Document #1031827 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated June 25. 1999, which was recorded on June 28. 1999. in Liber document #1031828 Barry County records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 36'100 dollars ($119,656 36). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mo tgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on June 6. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: • Lots 7 and 8 of Block 9 ol Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings. According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each tot. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apnl 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200216834 Cougars (5/23) PROGRAM DIRECTOR ^WODUt iiur drivers • ••■■■ HU Busy office environment. Approximately 25 hours weekly. Multi-tasking includes phones, ms Office and customer service. Send resume and salary requirements to: "Office Position’, c/o P. 0. Box 292. Hastings. Ml 49058. ____________ Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Deming Jr and Ruth A. Deming (original mort­ Dnvef lifl1" - ■ - ■- Permanent Part-Time Position (5-2) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will will be used for this purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in me conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Henry M. Teunessen. an unmarried man to Hamilton Mortgage Company, a Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18. 2001 and recorded on January 26. 2001 in Document No 1054288 and re-recorded m Document No 1057051. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage wa assigned lo NovaStar Mortgage Inc. by an assignment dated June 19. 2001 and recorded July 12. 2001 in Document No: 1062926. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Three and 37/100 Dollars ($194.473 37). including interest at 11.990% per annum. Under tpe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or soma part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. May 16. 2002 Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The South 387 5 feet of me North 775 feet of the West 505 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; together with a non-exdusive easement tn common wim others that is appur­ tenant thereto and is 66 feet wide tor purposes of ingress and egress and pubic utilities, the cen­ terline of which is desenbed as beginning at a point on me South.line of said Section 30. distant East 412 feet from the South 1/4 post thereof; thence Northerly to a point on the South lino of '» » above described parcel; which lies 389 5 feet Last of me Southwest comer of said above described parcel; thence Northeasterly 220 feet to the point of ending on the East line of above desenbed parcel which lies 195 feet North of the Southeast comer thereof. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such saie. unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case me redemption penod shall be 30 days from me date of such sale Dated April 4. 2002 NovaStar Mortgage Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586)795-4400 Ext. 110 Ou' File No: 7048 1901 (5/9) ■ Solos 83c ■ ■ Teams 83cM Katie Mae on PRINTING PLUS Linda K. Farrah. Janet Yonkman. and Patricia Rasey 7448 Head Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-65415 For Experienced Solos. Teams ■ and Trainers CONGRATULATIONS Get your color film processed THE SAME DAY at J-Ad s April 29. 2002 ■ Per Diem Pay PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real ntak ad*enmng in ftri news­ paper m tabject to the Fair lloituag Act and the MkkigM CMI Rights Act •h>ch collectiveh "wU 11 illegal to ad>erme "art) preference. linMUiaon or d.<ntnuMtmn tuted on race, color, relipoa. tea. handle p. familial tunic, naticnal ongm. age or nurti.il status. or an mtenunn. m make an; Mich prefer­ ence. limit: tron or dit.-rtmin.-ioa" Familial tutut uvludet children urtler the age of III living with parenrt or legal -ruModiam. pregnant women and people teemag cuuody of children under IM Thit newspaper will not knowtnfi) accept anj advertrung tor tea! esuie which n in violation of the law Our readers are herebj mfonned that all dwelling* advertivcd rn this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity bout To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at «IM<I-MtO The HUD mH-free Kleph-tne number for the hexing imparted n 1*11927 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of RAYMOND DITZER Trust dated June 30. 2002 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. RAYMOND DITZER. who lived at 7448 Head Road. Delton. Michigan died April 18. 2002 leav­ ing a certain trust under the name of Raymond Ditzer and dated June 30 2002 wherein me decedent was the Settlor and Linda K Farrah. Janet Yonkman. and Patricia Rasey were named as the trustee serving at the time of ot as a result of the decedent s death Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Linda K Farrah. Janet Yonkman. Patri­ cia Rasey the named trustee at 7448 Head Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice ■ FIRST FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200213991 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200211760 Gators THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Thts firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt, and any information obtained will be used tor that purpose Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Homer L Schantz, a single man to First National Bank of America, dated Apnl 24 . 2000 and recorded on April 28. 2000 in Instrument "1043702 Barry County records. The mortgage holder has begun no proceedings to recover any part of the debt, which is now $151,721.11 The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property, at public auction to the highest bid­ der on Thursday. May 9. 2002 at 2 00 p m focal time, at the mam entrance to Courthouse Hastings. Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount men due on tne mortgage, together with interest at 12 75 per cent, foreclo­ sure costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgage holder pays before the sale The property is located m me Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and is desenbed in the mortgage as All that part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, lying South of Highway M-66. Except, a parcel of land m the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as commencing al a point on the South right-of-way line of M-66 where said highway crosses the North and South */8 line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15. tnence South 471 feet, thence West 540 feet, thence North 265 feet to the South right-of-way line of said highway, thence Northeasterly aiong M-66 nght-of-way 630 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption penod will be one year from the date of sale Date. Apnl 9. 2002 Joseph B. Backus, attorney for mortgage holder PO. Box 794. East Lansing. Ml 48826 517-337-1617 (5/2) I" SELLERS/BUYERS �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 COURT N6WS: Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cali The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! Mobile Homes Help Wanted hnvn A (idttfen MANAGERS ON VACA­ TION SALE! Meadow Stone Homes is in the transition of liquidation homes to the 2002 models. Take advant­ age of preorder discount pricing on all of our Patriot and four Seasons models. LEGAL SECRETARY: our Kentwood law firm is seek­ ing an individual for a full­ time legal secretarial posi­ tion. Applicants must have minimum one year secretari­ al experience. Law office ex­ perience a plus but not re­ quired. Excellent wages and benefits. Send resume to: Hiring Partner, 2010 44th Street SE, Kentwood, MI, 49508. LAWNCARE: LOCAL land­ scaping company is now seeking new lawncare ac­ counts for the 2002 season. 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Card of Thank* THE FAMILY OF Beulah Hess would like to thank every­ one for their prayers, cards it flowers after her passing. A special thanks to Jack Cross for saying some com­ forting words at her service and thanks to Dr. Dewitt and Pennock ICU. Thanks to the Ponderosa restaurant for letting us have our luncheon after the service and the great job of the waitress. Thank you all: From Bill it Deb, Jim it Helen, Ron it Rita, Mary it Isa, brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. THE FAMILY OF Raymond Ditzer would like to thank Wil­ liams Gores Funeral Home for their very kind and help­ ful support, John you were wonderful. A very special thank you to Pastor Dan Smith of the Vermontville Bible Church for coming to the home and also for the service, the very comforting words in a time of need. Thanks again. A big thank you to Hospice for helping us get through the last days. Thanks to Dr. Brasseur and Susan. Thanks to the VFW Auxiliary for the luncheon. 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(616)949-2424 Jobline Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a Part-time Customer Sen ice Representative to join our team. Qualified applicants will have above average keyboard­ ing skills, be detail oriented and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. Apply in tht Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE/M-F lii Memoriam IN LOVING MEMORY of Gertrude McCrimmon You haven't been gone quite a year, but you are thought of every day. Thanks for al­ ways being a devoted wife, mom and grandma. You will be loved and missed until we meet again. Love always, your family. Police Beat Darrell Watson, 38. of Nashville, is scheduled to be tried May 20 and 21 on charges of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine after his attorney. Ran­ dall Behrman. attempted April 18 to with­ draw from the case, citing lack of coopera­ tion from his diem. “Though he shows up for court, between court dates. 1 can’t reach him. he doesn’t respond lo letters,” said Behrman. Watson expressed his concern for Bchrman’s firm’s ability to represent him fairly after Bchrman’s associate. Manvir Grcwcl. allegedly raised a conflict of inter­ est when he blamed Watson's wife Autumn’s involvement with drugs on Wat­ son. Fisher granted Bchrman’s motion to withdraw on the condition that the law firm return Watson’s $5,200 retainer fee. • The firm has since filed another motion asking the court to reconsider the ruling. • Carrir Risner, 24, who pleaded guilty in March to one count of second degree home invasion for entering an Orangeville Township home without permission and stealing a set of golf clubs on Oct. 2 of last year withdrew her guilty plea when Judge James Fisher announced he would depart from the plea agreement and sentence her to prison for a minimum of 29 months. Risner also withdrew her guilty plea to one count of possession of OxyCodonc, which occurred the next day, and was ar­ raigned Thursday on one count of proba­ tion violation stemming from the charges. Risner also is incarcerated in Calhoun County on a conviction of uttering and pub­ lishing for using the checkbook of a Hast­ ings woman at the Battle Creek Meijer store after she and an accomplice stole the woman’s purse from her car in Hastings one year ago. But on Thursday Risner again pleaded guilty to all charges, including probation violation and a sentence hearing was set for May 2. She could be ordered to spend a maxi­ mum of 22 1/2 years in prison. • Travis Trout, 38, of Nashville, was or­ dered to serve five months in jail with credit for two days served and one year on probation on his conviction of being a felon (previous breaking and entering conviction) in possession of a firea/m which occurred Nov. 30 in Yankee Springs Township. “I believe it was a mistake on Mr. Trout’s part and 1 don't believe it will hap­ pen again,” said Hawkins. A charge of being a fourth habitual of­ fender, which would have created the pos­ sibility of a life sentence, was dismissed. • Renee Batterson, 25, of Bellevue, was ordered lo serve three months in jail and to pay $2,373 restitution to her sister for forg­ ing checks between April 1 and July 1 of last year. The balance of her jail time was to be suspended if $1,400 were paid to the court by the end of the day Thursday. “Apparently, Ms. Batterson has been go­ ing around blaming the victims.” said McNeill. “If she does not accept full re­ sponsibility, she will not only be back here but she will be on her way to prison.” Batterson told the court that what she did was “stupid.” “I’ve tom up my family, 1 miss my fam­ ily and my nieces, I wish I could take it all back,” she said. “I’m glad to sec you don’t have a sub­ stance abuse problem,” said Fisher. “I rec­ ognize this was poor judgment on your part and you victimized your own family.” She was ordered to have no contact with her sister. • Allen Merrill, of Freeport, was sen­ tenced April 18 to serve 10 months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 147 days served on his conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property, a computer, taken from the Green Street Vet Clinic last summer. The sentence was handed down after Judge James Fisher verbally reprimanded Merrill’s attorney, David Feinberg of Grand Ledge, for failing to show up for a previous sentencing date while the victim. Dr. Linda Robinson waited four hours to witness the outcome which did not occur. “Would you like to apologize to the vic­ tim for waiting for four hours on the day of the original sentencing?” Fisher asked Feinberg. “1 would suggest you not sched­ ule yourself in three counties at the same time. It’s very rude.” Fisher explained to Feinberg that “I’m doing my best not to take out my displeas­ ure with you on your client because you’ve got judges in three counties not very im­ pressed wi*h you." Feinberg explained that his hearings in the three counties were scheduled at differ­ ent times of the day. “You were supposed to be here at 8:15 and then you sent someone who knew vir­ tually nothing about the case who did not show up until 10 minutes of 12," Fisher pointed out. Robinson was unable to attend the re­ scheduled sentencing on April 18. “Dr. Robinson has been very persistent in pursuing this to be sure her interests are considered," said Barry County Prosecutor See COURT NEWS, continued page 17 Grave digger unknowingly turns up bones THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — A Cheboygan woman visiting her father’s grave in the Ml. Hope Cemetery on West State Road Saturday made a startling discovery in a dirt pile where she had reached down to pick up a rock. “There was a dirt pile in the back of the cemetery where the excavators were digging new graves.” said Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Po­ lice. “This woman is visiting her father’s grave nearby. She has a rock garden and she sees this rock next to the dirt pile. She picks up the rock and sees what she thinks is a skull protruding from the dirt.” The woman, a nurse, moved in closer and confirmed the remains were human, then she called 911. “It was very old,” said Klotz, adding that the excavators had dug a grave next to the dirt pile last December. “They didn’t know they had dug it up." Klotz explained that cemetery sexton Mike Hallifax was not aware that burials had taken place in that area of the cemetery. “Prior to the 1940s. burial vaults were not required by law." said Klotz. “This was ap­ parently an old section of the cemetery and the graves were unmarked." Klotz recovered the bones and held them at the Michigan Stale Police Post during his investigation before turning them over lo Halifax for re-interment. “The determination was that they were from the 1800s or earlier,” Kintz said. “Wc don’t know who it was." Hallifax told police that in 28 years of sexton work “he’s never had this happen be­ fore," said Klotz. Hallifax could not be reached for comment Wednesday. Man accused of striking man with car DELTON - A man who showed up at a home where a family was grieving the loss of a grandparent and asked “where’s the party?" allegedly became irate when he was asked to leave and drove his car into a man striking him in the left thigh, according lo a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Nathaniel John Pallctt, 26, of Shelbyvi’ilc. has been charged with felonious assault for the incident, which allegedly occurred April 19 on Head Road in Hope Township. Witnesses told deputies that Pallctt began swearing at the family when he was asked to leave, opened a car door and pushed it into a person and then drove out of the drive­ way where the alleged assault occurred. Witnesses also told police that Pallctt said as he was leaving that he was going lo get his friends from Orangeville and then return. A second fight ensued when one of the victims later saw Pallctt in Delton and at­ tempted to strike him on the head with a bottle. Pallctt was arraigned on the charge April 19 in Barry County District Court when a $300, 10 percent bond was set. Speed enforcement nets more tickets THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Another wave in the Michigan State Police crack­ down on speeding on North M-37 April 26 resulted in 13 tickets, two fugitive arrests and four verbal warnings being effected by troopers in the 1 1/2 hour effort. Trooper Donna Thomas said. “We had one radar car and three chase cars this time.” said Thomas. Troopers earlier last month conducted a “wolf pack" approach to nabbing speeders which netted 39 speeding citations on the same stretch of highway. “In light of the number of tickets written on April 26. the enforcement effort is still very productive — unfortunately,’’ Thomas said. Man fights with officers during arrest CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — An angry ex-boyfriend who showed up drunk at a Center Road home late Saturday ended up in jail on felony charges after striking two of­ ficers who tried to arrest the 23-year-old Lansing area man for misdemeanor drunk driv­ ing and for driving on a suspended license. Trooper Brien Roderick and Nashville Police Officer Jeff Miller were treated at Pen­ nock Hospital after the scuffle, in which Shaync Alien Pryde allegedly became combat­ ive. The victim told officers that Pryde drove back and forth in front of the home after be­ ing told to leave the residence. “Upon the officers’ arrival, it was obvious he had been drinking,” said police. “He failed his sobriety tests and blew a .14 on a preliminary breath test.” Pryde allegedly began swearing and swinging at the officers as they attempted to place him under arrest. “He took a swing at the trooper and grazed his chest,” said police. “Then he struck officer Miller in the chest with his elbow and he struck the trooper in the chin with the back of his head.” Pryde was then subdued with pepper spray and placed into the patrol car, where he allegedly began kicking a window. After submitting to a blood draw at Pennock Hospital, Pryde allegedly apologized to the officers as he was being lodged in the Barry County Jail, police said. Pryde was charged with second offense drunk driving, resisting and obstructing po­ lice causing injury, resisting arrest, second offense driving on a suspended license and malicious destruction of police property. He was arraigned on the charges April 29 when a $2,500 cash bond was set. Beer thief captured after chase PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old man told the occupants of the car he was driving that he was stopping at the Gull View Party Store to buy more beer Sunday afternoon. But once Todd Boysen was inside the store, he allegedly grabbed three, 12-px:ks of beer stacked near the door and ran out without paying, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. “An employee followed Boysen out of the store, got the license plate number and be­ gan to follow the car," said troopers. “Boysen realized he was being followed and be­ gan driving erratically.” Boysen later refused to stop for Michigan State Police troopers until reaching Brook­ lodge Road in Barry Township where he reportedly fled on foot leaving his passengers behind, police said. “Once he saw the troopers he took off running and the officers continued to run after him,” said police. “They found him at the south end of the cemetery and ordered him to halt." Boysen, who registered a .12 on a preliminary breath test for alcohol, allegedly be­ rated the officers during his arrest on charges of fourth degree fleeing and eluding po­ lice, resisting and obstructing, retail fraud, second offense drunk driving and driving without a license. , . Boysen had allegedly consumed one of the stolen cans of beer in the car while driv­ ing away from the party store. He was arraigned on the charges April 29 when a $1,000 cash bond was set. Search warrant nets drugs, guns HASTINGS - Marijuana and methamphetamine were confiscated from a house on Pritchardvillc Road April 24 as Michigan State Police executed a search warrant ob­ tained after receiving an anonymous tip, according to troopers. “The confidential informant told troopers there was grow and sell operation out of that residence," said Trooper Donna Thomas. “Witnesses advised troopers that there has been a lot of traffic coming and going from the house for the past six months. They said five to six cars a night were stopping there and staying for only a few minutes.” The police search turned up marijuana packaged for individual sale, suspected meth­ amphetamine residue, a shotgun, a scale and a grow light. A 12-ycar-old child lives at the home. Arrested on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and felony firearms charges was Robert Nelson, who was arraigned April 30 when a $2,000, 10 percent bond was set. He is scheduled for a pre-exam hearing May 8 in Barry County District Court. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2. 2002 - Page V Girl airlifted from two-vehicle crash in Middleville, released from hospital by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 15-year-old Caledonia girl has been released from a Grand Rapids hospital, where she was airlifted Friday from the scene of a two car crash which involved three other teenagers near Thomapple Kel­ logg High School. Chantci L. Rcurink was a passenger in an castbound 1984 Pontiac Ficro driven by her brother. 18-ycar-old Zachary R. Reu ink at about 2:39 p.m. on West Main when he allegedly turned into the path of a west­ bound car driven by Amanda E. VanDyke. 16. of Middleville. “The westbound vehicle was unable to avoid collision." deputies said in a Monday press release. COURT NEWS ...continued Gordon Shane McNeill. “This break-in was an effort by the co-dcfendants to obtain ketamine, a controlled substance that’s be­ coming a problem in Barry County." Merrill was ordered to serve three years on probation and to enroll in a drug treat­ ment program. “1 want him to get into a drug treatment program as soon as possible." Fisher said before Merrill was led out of the court room. Merrill is alleged to have immediately violated probation, however, when the con­ trolled substance Xanax was found in his pocket after sentencing. He was returned to court that afternoon to be arraigned on the alleged violation. TENURE... continued from page 1 trial technology instructor from 1994 until 2000. when he was hired by the Hastings School System. He was a Centreville Pub­ lic Schools industrial education instructor from 1991-1993. And he worked as an in­ dustrial education instructor at Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1991. A 1965 graduate of Linden High School, he received a BS in industrial arts from Western Michigan University in 1990 and an MA from WMU in 1997. Prior to that he worked as a farmer, machinist and me­ chanic. and was a gunner's mate in the U.S. Navy. School Superintendent Carl Schoesscl. prevented for legal reasons from discussing the termination, said that the district has a system for reviewing and evaluating teacher performance, and has “a system of progressive discipline" followed for staff members. This is the second time since Schoesscl was hired in 1983 that a board hearing has been held on whether to continue the serv­ ices of a teacher, the superintendent said. One hearing involved a probationary teacher whose contract was not renewed; the other hearing resulted in an eventual resignation of the teacher. “Sometimes it doesn't go to a hearing — it ends in resignation." he said of other in­ stances where job performance was being questioned. Board President Patricia Endsley said af­ ter the meeting that Hagon’s termination “is part of the job. unfortunately." MANUFACTURING continued from page 2 ating results versus the year-ago period also reflected a full quarter of positive impact from cost-containment measures impicI men ted midway through last year’s First ■ quarter. In February 2001. Hastings anI no u need a series of cost-control initiatives I aimed at trimming more than $1 million in [operating expenses. The company said new [expenses associated with the launch of its ■new alliances to distribute other engine [parts partially offset the cost-containment ■measures. I "We continue to make solid progress as a Icompany.** said Andrew Johnson, president lif Hastings Manufacturing. "Our increased concentration on marketing and continued efforts to provide the highcst-quality engine marts have put Hastings in a strong position ■or growth as the automotive industry bemins to recover. Regardless of the speed of ■he market's recovery, though, wc continue ■o focus on operating improvements and Expanded sales opportunities to continue on K positive track." ■ Hastings Manufacturing Co. serves the Automotive parts market with a complete Hine of internal engine components, includ­ ing piston rings sold under the Hastings Brand name: pistons sold under the Zollncr Brand, and gaskets, import pistons, engine Bearings and a variety of other engine comBonents sold under the ACL brand. ■ Hastings Jso markets engine additives Bold under the Castle brand through the CaBitc Company, a joint venture that markets Both directly and through independent repK^cnlatives. ■ Canadian distribution of all products is Bandied through a wholly owned subsidiy. Hastings. Inc. located in Barrie. Onrio. Chantel Rcurink was trapped in the vehi­ cle before being extricated by the Thomap­ ple Township Emergency Services and transported via AeroMed helicopter to Spectrum Hospital’s Blodgett campus. VanDyke, who was driving a 1999 Pon­ tiac Sunfire, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Blodgett where she was treated and released later on Friday, while her passcngc., Emily M. Stowell. 16. of Middleville, was reportedly not injured. “All persons were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not a factor." said police. Driver and passenger side airbags in VanDyke’s vehicle deployed upon impact. The collision was the latest in a history of crashes at the intersection, according to neighbor Joan Hoffman who said she com­ plained to Middleville police just 10 days before Friday's crash. “They said they would have lo do a traf­ fic study, but that it would probably inter­ fere with the flow of traffic lo pul up a traf­ fic signal." said Hoffman who says cars ex­ ceed the 25 mph speed limit in front of her West Main Street house regularly. “There’s been a lot of accidents here.” The incident remains under investigation by the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Four students were in two vehicles which collided Friday at West Main Street and Bender Road in Middleville when the car in front turned in front of an oncom­ ing car (back.) LEGAL NOTICES: This firm is s debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Woodmansee, un­ ma med, to First Residential Mortgage Network. Inc . mortgagee, dated August 12, 1999 and recorded August 24. 1999 m Doc No. 1034345. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by. The Bank of New York. TR U/A did 12/1/2001 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). by assignment dated Apnl 11. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine and 99/100 Dollars ($90,999.99) including interest at the rate of 11.65% per annum Under the power of saie contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Jure 13. 2002. The premises are located m the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ senbed as: Lot 4. Supervisor s Plat of Green Meadows No. 1. as recorded in Uber 3. Page(s) 67 ol Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the saie. The foreclosing mortgage can resand the sale tn the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: May 2. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York. TR. U/A did 12/1/2001 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 46083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 250.0025 (5-30) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 10.1996. by Ussa A. Moore, a single woman, now known as Lissa Bristol, as Mortgagor, tc Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 16.1996. in Uber 657. Page 261. and a certain mortgage executed on Apnl 10. 1996. by Lissa A. Moore, a single woman, now known as Ussa Bristol, as Mort­ gagor. to Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mort­ gagee. and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on April 19. 1996. in Liber 657. Page 577 (collectively the -Mortgages’), and on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebted­ ness. as defined by the Mortgages, due and un­ paid in the amount of Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Five and 17/100 Dollars ($59,935.17) as of the date of this notice, includ­ ing principal and interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debts, or any part of the debts, secured by the Mortgages, and the powers of sale in the Mort­ gages having become operative by reason of the defaults NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. May 30,2002. at 100 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with Ingal costs and ex­ penses of sale, certain property located m Barry County. Michigan described in the Mortgages as follows. A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23; THENCE EAST 351 3 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 00' EAST 60 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 00' WEST 326 1 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF CHARLTON PARK ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF CHARLTON PARK ROAD THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES SOUTH 36 DEGREES 15' EAST. 102.9 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 05' EAST. 128 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 61 DEGREES 25' EAST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 15' EAST 270 FEET TO THE THREAD OF THE LITTLE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY ALONG SAID THREAD OF STREAM TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THF. NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 23 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 4750 N. Chartton Park Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 The length of the redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of the sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324(a). m which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated May 2. 2002 Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey. Esq Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-23) I SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting April 9. 2002 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members and 15 guests present Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes end treasurers report for 3/02 Adopted Resolutions 02-07 & 02-08 Accepted Department Reports Adopted Sewer rate increase of $2 00 Adopted Mercy contract for 5 years Appointed Don Wooer Sexton Authorized April bills for $21.001.51. Meeting adjourned at 1014 p.m. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by Richard Barnum. Supervisor (5-2) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Thia firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below if you are In active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Holly Sue Gentry (original mortgagors) to ConbMortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 1. 1998, and recorded on April 7. 1998 in Document No 1010074 in Barry County records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza, Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Senes 1998-2, Agreement dated 6­ 01 -98. Assignee by an assignment dated January 28. 2002. which was recorded on February 20. 2002. m Docket No. 1075230. Barry County Records, cm which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTNINE AND 49/100 dollars ($99,189.49). including interest at 8.780% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 150 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit Number 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plat on Page 63. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200013776 Raptors (5-30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard F. Tinkler and Shirley A Tinkler (onginal mort­ gagors) to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store. Mortgagee, dated March 11. 2000. and recorded on March 17. 2000 rn Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as May 1.2001. among Credit­ Based Asset Servicing and Secuntization LLC. Ace Securities Corp.. Litton Loan Servicing LP and U.S. Bank National Association. C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Senes 2001-CB2. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 13. 2001. which was recorded on August 20. 2001. in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY AND 26/100 dollars ($77,370.26). includ­ ing interest at 10.600% per annum UnJer the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigar., and are desenbed as: The North 1/2 of Lot 1 and 2 ol Block 8 of HJ. Kenfield's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ot Plats on Page 9. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated Apnl 4. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200212157 Mustangs-B (5/2) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN V/ILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. M.ORIGAGJE5ALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clair F Boylan and Bernadine M. Boylan. Husband and Wife, to Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan. Inc., mortgagee, dated September 26. 1997 and recorded September 30. 1997 in Doc #1002191. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty and 81/100 Dollars ($62,160.81) including interest at the rate ol 9.49% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of tne State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1.00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SIT­ UATE IN BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 88 DEGREES. 59 MINUTES. 33 SECONDS. EAST 865 88 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 382.84 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 33 SECONDS EAST 283.91 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST ONEQUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 315.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OR WAY LINE OF M-89. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF M-89 ON A CHORD BEARING NORTH 63 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 44 SEC­ ONDS. WEST 314.98 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 180.90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF TAKEN. DEEDED. OR USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOS­ ES. SUBJECT TO RESTR'CTION. EASE­ MENTS. AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: Apnl 11.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan. Inc. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 233.0009 (5/9) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton and Kathy Hamilton (original mort­ gagors) to Amenfirst Financial Corporation, Mort­ gagee. dated April 29. 1999. and recorded on May 5. 1999 in Document Number 1029119 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhat­ tan Mortgage Corporation as assignee by an as­ signment dated April 29. 1999. which was recorded on November 19. 1999, in Document Number 1038254 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 37/100 dollars ($111,154.37). including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pabke venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml. at 1 p.m. on May 23. 2002 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as. Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan; thence South along the East line ol said Section 20. 509.62 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South 77°25?0" West along the centertine of said High­ way M 43 and its extension Southwesterly 1373.81 'eet; thence 08°30'00" West 29.47 feet to a point w the centerline of Gumsey Lake Road and the place ol beginning thence North 66*49'25' East along the centertine of said Gumsey Lake Road 138 99 feet; thence South 30-47-11" West 361.52 feet; thence North 70’22'19' West 110.60 feet; thence North 03’19'25" East 205.45 feet to the centerline of said Gurnsey Lake Road; thence South B2°22'35~ East along the centertine of said Gumsey Lake Road 99.95 feet; thence 59*41-25’ East continuing along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 50.11 feet; thence North 77’31'25" East continuing along, centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 7.38 feet to the place of beginning The Northerly 33.00 feet of the above described parcel, adjacent to Gumsey Lake Road, being subject to an easement for public highway pur­ poses The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1949CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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Wilcox said he has “tried lo bring as much happiness and success as possible lo the individuals I have been associated with over my 32-ycar ca­ reer in special education. I have tried lo lend a helping hand to thosr who were not blessed with innate abilities allowing them to meet life’s challenges without special as­ sistance. I have tried to make a difference for some people who needed me. They may have needed a friend, or a teacher, or a counselor, or a job. or a listener. I have tried lo give them a better chance to be happy in this world." Wilcox said that Law Day “is a most ap­ propriate day to recognize the legal system for its contributions lo special education." Several laws have been key in providing help for the disabled, he said, including the rule of law. encouraged a greater respect for the law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility, and contrib­ uted to good government in the community. The Barry ( ounty Bar Association. Bying­ ton said, “has for many years given the Lib­ erty Bell Award lo a person who has dem­ onstrated a commitment to their commu­ Americans With Disabilities Act. which is probably the most important piece of leg­ islation ever enacted for handicapped per­ sons in our nation." Wilcox said. “But as important as legislation is in as­ sisting those with disabilities." he said, “there will never be any substitute for big hearts, open minds and love for fellow man no matter what his intelligence or his physi­ cal abilities. The answer is people helping people This community has been very sup­ portive of special education and its disabled population. I have dialed the phone or writ­ ten a note on numerous occasions to com­ munity members when money was needed for a special situation lo help someone out. and I have never been disappointed, never been turned down. It is amazing the com­ passion our community has tor persons with special needs. Assuring equal justice for all isn’t just a legal term. It also exists in the hearts and minds of people who nity." Byington explained that Law Day "is an opportunity to expand awareness of our laws and justice system and their valuable impact on our lives. Law Day also cele­ brates our freedoms and the role ot the law in protecting and preserx ing them." Other speakers al Law Day expanded on the celebration of freedoms. Judge Gary Holman saying that the Sept. 11 terrorist at­ tack can serve to remind-people that “the freedoms we take for granted are under at­ tack by foreign and domestic agents. With­ out this sy stem of justice wc would all be care." Wilcox paraphrased a remark by Judge Jim Fisher, saying "a nation’s greatness in history will be judged by the way it treats its weakest members." Wilcox added. “Let the t failed States of America always be at “It was an emotional experience." he said. That incident and the Sept. 11 attack “re­ flect on the magnitude of what the law­ the top of the list." The Liberty Bell Award is given every year to a member of the community who has promoted better understanding of the means to us." he said. Corrigan also said that l-aw Dav honors “the institutions that stand between us and life in a Taliban-like regime." entrapped and not be free.” Holman told about visiting the site of the bombing of the Oklahoma federal building. “Law Day ceremonies arc so precious now." she said. “I think, after Sept. 11. our feeling of poignancy is mingled with a cer­ tain urgency, 'today we celebrate not only the law. but all it makes possible: ordered liberty, the pursuit of peace, government by the consent of the governed." She quoted Cicero, who said “The best law is based on the realities of human na­ ture. not on some lofty theories about hu­ manity.” However. Corrigan said. “1 think the best law also says something about what wc should be. not just what wc are. “On Sept. 11 we didn’t just experience an attack on our cities. The terrorists also targeted our dearest institutions. They wanted to destroy not only our realities, but our aspirations, our goals of equal justice for all. of freedom, peace and safety for each citizen. And because our law embod­ ies those aspirations and carries them out in our daily lives, the rule of law is something our enemies would also like to destroy. “Before Sept. 11. when 1 administered the oath of office lo a new judge. I would say. "the court is a permanent institution." I do not say that any more. We all know now that is not so. The court will last, and in­ deed, our government will last, so long as men and women of courage and fortitude remain faithful to their oaths and refuse to surrender their principals." 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Soles Mgr GMCZ Chris Silvermon. Soles Dan Bell. Sales Cell (616) 948-8000 Today 2ND ANNUAL _ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am £■ Mon It MM 8-7 Tue, Thu & Fn 8-5 Bane Signs. Soles Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC TT ruck ruck । TPIk II328 N z.v.,, M orth ichigan Avenue Hastings astings, Michigan 49058 Visit us at www.drelcbochmotors.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mctgage made on February 28. 2001 with Scott E. Hams and. a single man. as Mortgagor, and Diversified Mortgage Finance Company as Mortgagee and recorded on March 9. 2001 tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry State of Mchigan. m 1055849. Page 1-4. and was assigned to Northpotnte Bank on March 5. 2001 and the Assignment was filed on March 9. 2001 tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Stale ot Michigan, in 1055850. Pages 1-2. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of the date of this notice the sum of $99,228.93 inclusive of accrued merest, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by virtu© of the power of sale contained m said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 30. 2002 at 1 00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there wiH be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with interest rate of 17.95% percent, all allowable costs of sale and applicable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and desenbed as follows Legally Described as A parcel of land begin­ ning 150 feet South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest V4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence East to Bartow Lake. 650 feet, more or less, thence West 650 Feet more or less, to the West Section line; thence North along Section line to the place of beginning Tax ID: 08-16-008-400-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six months from the date of saie. unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241a. MSA 27A 3241a in whch case the redemption penod shall be thirty (X) days from the date of such sale Dated April 2. 2002 Patnck Timothy Reid. II REID AND REID Attorneys for Mortgagee Business & Trade Center 200 N Washington Square. Ste 400 Lansing. Michigan 48933-1384 Telephone: (517) 487-6566 (5/23) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of appeals writ conduct a pubic hearing for the following: CASE NUMBER V-11-2002: Ricky & Joanne King LOCATION: 555 Eagle Pomt Rd.. in Section 4 ot Woodland Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 8x48-ft. addition to an existing detached acces­ sory building making it larger than the maximum allowed size of 1.024 sq. ft. (1.440 sq. fL). and 19-ft. in height, the maximum height is 16-ft from grade to peak. Also a variance that the building is too dose to the sideyard 5.5-tt. (the minimum is 6-ft.) and too dose to the front lot line 9.8-ft (the minimum is 30-ft) in the RL-2 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-12-2002: Mark Osborn LOCATION: 101 Ridgewood Trail, in Section 16 of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24-ft. attached garage doser to the road right­ of-way than allowed (60-ft ). the minimum is 75-ft in the AR zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-13-2002. Jerry & Janice Dunn LOCATION: Between Welcome Rd. and ‘dead-end*, on the West side, m Section 29 ol Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 40x32-ft. detached accessory building (1.280 sq. ft) which is larger than allowed (the maximum is 1.024 sq. ft) and higher than allowed (20-ft), the maximum is 16-ft. from grade to peak, in the RL1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-14-2002: Steve & Karla Kwekel LOCATION: 12966 Marsh Rd.. in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 14x22-ft. addition to an attached garage which will be doser to the road right-of-way (29.40-ft). the minimum is 50-ft. and too dose to the side lot line (6-8-ft), the minimum is 9-ft, in the RL-1 zon­ ing district. CASE NUMBER V-15-2002: Etwin & Sharon Rick LOCATION: 12632 Blue Lagoon, in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 10x20-ft. addition to the existing house and erect a 25x29-ft. attached garage that will be too dose to the rear lot line (5-ft), the minimum is 10-ft. and too dose to the side lol line (6 ft), the mini­ mum is 16-ft.. in the RL-1 zoning district. REHEARING CASE NUMBER V-8-2001: David Brown LOCATION: 3451 Piter Rd.. in Section 3 of Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance for a por­ tion of a 66-ft. wide easement that can be part of a regulated wetlands approximately 40-ft. in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: May 14, 2001 TIME: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection ot the above described prop­ ertyties) will be completed by thu Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desinng to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The vanance appiication(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Mi 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Of­ fice at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials be­ ing considered al the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk I t I (5-2) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-05-09.pdf 3cfd293ae4e4e81a64a1bfbec3cdc971 PDF Text Text City plan panel OKs COA site plan Charlton Pai director See Story on Page 2 SADD works for safe prom See Story on Page 5 See Story Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Im. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 43058-1893 ANNER Hastings Thursday, May 9, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 19 I News Briefs... 3MSSS.7 May 14 deadline for candidates The deadline for candidate* for seala oa the Barry County Board of Coatmisafonem and for open poutions on UXMwfop boards is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. at the Barry County Gert’s Those who have no party affiliation have until 4 p.m. July 18. The deadline for anyone So file peti­ tions so have a referendum on any vounty-wide issue the is 4 pan. next The. primary election will be Tues­ day. Aug. 6. The general elect kxl will tsr Tuesday, Nov. 5. islatlve Coffee ed for May 13 next legislative Coffee prognm wilt bp hpktat S.aun. Monday. May 13. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are Stale Sena­ tor Jowme Eromonst State Representa­ tive Gary New ell; Rick Treuer. repreaerttmg Third District Congressman Vern Ehletx; and Greg Moore, repre­ senting Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will discuss recent issues and take up any concerns con­ stituents may wish io talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session Io give legislators feedback os the iaauea discussed. The Legislative Coffee series is sponsored by the Barry County Cham­ ber of Commerce. Historical Society to hear about ‘60s The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will hear about the decade of the I WO* in a presentation by Banner edilur David T. Young at 7 p.m. Thurs­ day. Mav 16. at the Commission on Aging. 20 N, Michigan Avc» Hasttug*. Historical Society meetings are open to the public. LR luncheon set for Friday Judge tells both parties In by David T. Young Editor Visiting Judge Thomas Eveland Wednesday told attorneys for the City of Hastings and local business owner Doug Ward to work out their differences on a proposed new Hastings Public Library site near the corner of Jefferson and Mill streets. At a second Barry County Circuit Court hearing Wednesday morning, Eveland. who is an Eaton County Circuit Judge, said the court would reconvene on the matter at a later date, but, “I’m going to instruct both parties to reach a resolution (outside of court). I think there’s room here.” Eveland and about three dozen people in the audience listened to arguments from City Attorney Stephanie Fckkcs and cocounscl Tia dcGoa and David Tripp, repre­ senting Ward, and to testimony from local business owners, outside experts and Hast­ ings Library Administrator Barbara Schondclmaycr. The long-running battle has been over the location of a new library facility, needed because the current building on Church Street is inadequate to handlc growing needs. The Library Board has pro­ posed the tile and adjacent parking lol on Mill Street, which would make it necessary to close the street between Jefferson and Michigan, a move that Ward and others op­ pose, maintaining it would create hardships for nearby businesses and create new traffic problems. New library site advocates say they have looked at a number of potential locations and finally have settled on the Mill Street site based on criteria such as availability, size, costs, parking, natural beauty and proximity to downtown. Opponents say other site suggestions, particularly at Fish Hatchery Park, haven’t been adequately explored. The matter first went to Circuit Court on Feb. 27, when Eveland only heard testi­ mony on whether or not the proposed site would restrict public access to the adjacent Thornapple River. The judge granted Tripp’s request to adjourn for at least 28 days so he could bring in expert testimony and Eveland later ruled that the court erred in not dealing with the question of whether or not closure of Mill Street would ad­ versely impact businesses nearby. Fckkcs called three neighboring business owners to the witness stand al the very be­ ginning of the hearing and all testified they didn’t believe the new library location would hurt their businesses. Jeff Buehl, general manager of Berkey Sales, said, “We think it will have a posi­ tive impact on our business, based on the fact it will draw 50,000 patrons a year.” He added that the more people who notice Berkey Sales when they drive by, the bet­ ter. Buehl also said he thinks the intersection at East Mill and North Michigan is a dan­ gerous one and favors closing it. Tripp took issue with the contention the library would bring in 50,000 people annu­ ally. saying that figure very well could 5.1MK) people 10 times a year. Roland Curtiss, cc-wler of Mills Lninding, said there could be a negative impact during the time the new library and parking lot is constructed, but “I can t say it (a new library in the neighborhood) will help us or hurt us... i don’t think closing the street will hurt us. We don’t have location going for us. People who come to our restaurant seek us out.” Becky Haas of Style Salon said, “My business is by appointment only. I don’t think traffic will be a problem. We’re a destination business." Library Administrator Barbara Schondclmaycr said the Library Board determined Additional News Briefs on Page 2 09438808 that it would have only $3.5 million to spend on a new library and it did not want to seek a bond or millage. With that money, board members found it impossible to build at the old Hastings Manufacturing ware­ house site, their first choice, because of costs for demolition and environmental cleanup. So they went to the Mill Street site as their next best option. See LIBRARY, continued page 3 Miss Michigan visits Hastings Miss Michigan, Stacy Lynn Essebaggers (left) chats with Miss Middleville/Barry County, Nikki Schiedel, after Friday s 56th annual Senior Girts Tea. sponsored by the GFWC-Hastings Women s Club and held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. In the background is Hastings Mayor Pro-Tern Robert May. who pre­ sented special pins to each and a key to the city to Miss Michigan Orangeville Twp. supervisor resigns Sixth-thrcc-ycar-old Lee Cook has re­ signed as Orangeville Township Supervi­ sor, saying he was “unjustly accused of playing politics while looking out for the township’s best interests." In a letter of resignation to the board, he also gave “other personal commitments” as a reason for stepping down. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve on the Orangeville Township Board for over 30 years, an experience I shall not forget." Cook wrote. However, he said, “I no longer have the time or desire to c jntinuc dealing with cer­ tain issues over and over and over." Cook first started as a board fustcc in 1971. In 1974 he was elected township treasurer, and served in that capacity until he was elected supervisor in November, 2000. Cook’s resignation was effective April 30. but will not be accepted by the town­ ship board until its June 4 board meeting, according to township Clerk Darlene Harper. Harper said the township board has been arguing over whether or not Treasurer Vicki Richie should be provided with a computer so she can do the township tax rolls. Richie wrote in a Banner Letter to the Editor March 28 that she needs a computer. The knritute for Learning in Retiresent will have I. spring luncheon Priby, May 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Cen­ ter. 2930 M-l 79 Highway, just west of Reav Stl kenga. president of the ILR, will present a lively, entertaining and fact-filled speech on the U.S. presidents. Upcoming classes and ac­ tivities also will be shared. The cost of the luncheon is $7. To make a reservation, call 948-9500, extension 2642. The luncheon is open to all men and women age 50 and older who share a love for learning. The Institute for Leaning in Retire­ ment was established by Kellogg Community College to foster contin­ ued learning in academic enrichment dasnu for people ages 50 and older. PRICE 50* Keep on Truckin’... The second annual -Nothin’ But Truck’ show at Charlton Park Sunday took in more than 2.300 visitors and was blessed with a terrific sunny spring day The park will be host to the Mother's Day Quilt and Vintage Homecrafts show. Satur­ day May 11. from 11 a m. to 4 p.m. printer and software, costing a total of $4,800. to do her job. However, she wrote, purchase of the computer was opposed by Cook. Harper and trustee Linda Blackmore during a March 19 township board budget meeting. There arc five board members. Richie and Trustee Fred Lewis voted to purchase the computer. “Orangeville is the only township in Barry County where the treasurer docs not have a computer," Ritchie wrote in the let­ ter to the editor, “meaning everything is done by hand on a calculator — efficient years ago, but not today.” Harper replied in an April 11 letter to the editor that she agrees with computerizing the township’s tax rolls. However, she said, some members of the board wanted to wait until a new addition was built onto the township offices, so the computer needs of all the township officials could be ad­ dressed See RESIGNS, cont. pege 2 Woman pleads guilty in drug overdose case A 21-year-old Gun Lake woman has pleaded guilty to high-court misdemeanor charges stemming from the Jan. 29 drug death of Wayland 15-year-old Chad Gar­ rett. Jessica Miller of Parker Drive was ac­ cused of distributing methadone to a minor, being an accessory after the fact to felony murder and maintaining a drug house. She pleaded guilty Wednesday to main­ taining a drug house. The offense carries a maximum sentence of two years of incar­ ceration and/or a $25,000 fine. No agreement was reached on what was going to happen with the other two charges Miller faces, according to court personnel. Sentencing on the drug house conviction was set for May 8. Miller and her boyfriend. 19-year-old Robert Ucbbing, were living in their rented Parker Road home when Garrett was found dead the morning of Jan. 29. Toxicology rests indicated Garrett had over two times the amount of methadone it would take to kill someone in his system when he died. Ucbbing is charged with felony murder while committing first degree child abuse, first degree child abuse, and delivering a Jessica Miller controlled substance to a minor. A prelimi­ nary exam on Ucbbing’s charges is set for May 17. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 Whatever the occasion... Give the gift ofmemories from their hometown, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 News Briefs... ’Golden Deeds' nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for the annual Book of Golden Deeds award and the deadline for nominations has been set for Monday, May 15. This is an exdusivc Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens, according to Nancy Bradley, Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Committee chairwoman. H>is year's recipient will receive the award at the annual Mayor Exchange luncheon with Allegan May 23. The award winner also will be the grand marshal at the Summerfest Parade Aug. 25. Most recent recipients of the honor have included Don Reid, Rus Sarver, Patty Engle, Dave Storms and Ardie Baum. To nominate someone for the award, pick up a form at the Hastings Public Library Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. Io 8 p.m., Fri­ days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Satur­ days from 10 a.m. to 1 pun. Completed forms should be re­ turned to the library by the deadline date. Family Fitness Bike Bash set Bicycle safety will be the focus of a free Family Fitness Bike Bash from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. May 18, at the Barry Expo Center on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. Because more childhood injuries arc associated with bicycles than any other consumer product except the automobile, free bicycle helmets will be given to adults and children, from toddlers on up (while supplies last). Helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent, ac­ cording to the National Safe Kids or­ ganization. Those who attend arc being encour­ aged to bring their bikes because there will be free bike inspections and a bi­ cycle course. Educational materials also will be given away, including a bicycle safety coloring book, which includes some stickers. Reflectors will be distributed, too. Raffle prizes will be awarded. Refreshments, provided by Plumb’s, win be served. The bike course will be geared for young children, said Kacy Winters, co-chair of the local chapter of Safe Kids and customer service representa­ tive for Pennock Hospital. River cleanup set for May 18 The annual Thornapple River Cleanup and Canoe Trip will be held Saturday morning. May 18, between Nashville and Caledonia. This event is planned for the Satur­ day before Memorial Day Weekend each year. Anyone interested is urged to par­ ticipate and help clear, more than 40 miles of the Thomapple River. Several stretches of the river will be canoed .md cleaned simultaneously. Participants have the option of start­ ing at various points between Nash­ ville and Caledonia. Each group cov­ ers a float time of about two hours. The 1 i?omapple River is navigable by all skill levels, so the whole family can enjoy a trip down the river. Ca­ noes are available free of charge thanks to the generosity of local canoe liveries. “Landlubbers** can choose to help with river bank cleanups if they prefer. Steve Merring is coordinator of the event for his third year. A River Festival is planned at Tyden Park in Hastings May with food, music, exhibits and demonstrations, with the support of many individual and business sponsors. To sign up please visit www.thoraapfrieriver.org for additional informa­ tion. or call Merring at 945-9706 or Rose at Hendershot at 948-8823. Anyone interested is urged to sign up and join the fun. bring their own canoe or kayak. Free rentals arc avail­ able. Bernard Society to meet May 13 Back by popular demand, Gerald Rutherford will be featured at the 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, meeting of the Bernard Historical Society in the Del­ ton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. An antique expert. Rutherford's specialty is vintage wooden products. Those who attend the meeting are invited to bring antiques and Ruther­ ford will discuss them and offer tips on taking care of them. He will not be setting values on antiques during the program. ‘Dairy Open Bam’ slated for Saturday The public is being offered an op­ portunity to view first hand what life is like on a local dairy farm in free “Dairy Open Bam” from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at LaDine Farms, home of David and Sally Bivens. The Bivens* farm, located nine miles south of Nashville on M-66 Highway, recently has been recog­ nized in the Michigan dairy industry for having the number one herd in the state. To be held rain or shine, the event is being sponsored by local dairy farmers who are members of Michigan Milk Producers Association. All ages are invited to the event, which will feature a free luncheon and a chance to win a prize spinning the “Dairy Wheel" game. People who want to attend the open house arc asked to make a reservation by noon Friday, May 10. so organizers will know how much food they will need for the luncheon. Call Sally Bivens at 616-758-3980 or 517-852­ 2121. E-mail seminar set for May 15 A special in-service seminar on cmail and the Freedom of Information Act will be presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Kellogg Community College Fehscnfeld Cen­ ter, 2950 West M-l79 Highway, Hast­ ings. An invitation has been sent out to members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners: county elected of­ ficials and department heads; town­ ship supervisors and trustees; village presidents, trustees and managers; and the mayor, city manager and councilmen for the City of Hastings. The in-service seminar will be pre­ sented by Peter Cohl, an attorney with Cohl, Stoker & Toskcy, to review the requirements under the Freedom of In­ formation Act—what public officials should know. The seminar will in­ clude the applicability of the Freedom of Information Act to e-mail. For more information, call Luella Dennison at 945-1415. Light refresh­ ments will be available Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 115th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale for $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria Satur­ day, June 1. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will hold open houses in separately as­ signed rooms near the cafeteria. Anni­ versary class receptions begin no later than 5 p.m. and often earlier. Please cheek with your classmates for your classes' exact schedule. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to par­ ticipate in the banquet or circulate be­ tween these specially assigned rooms and greet old friends. Punch will be served in the cafeteria at six followed by dinner at 630 sharp. Immediately following this year’s banquet there will be a dance and so­ cial hour sponsored by the Class of 1962. Everyone is invited. Music from the Big Band era of the 1940s and *50s will be featured. Music will be provided by Joe LaJoye. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley s Pharmacy, 118 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings, or by mail from Jane (Mutten) Sinclair, 7252 S. M-37 High­ way, or Donna (Bachelder) Kinney, 415 North Taffec Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058. Barry Twp. dump site cleanup cost is $5,000 Barry Township Supervisor Richard Bar­ num said he was surprised to receive a re­ cent letter from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ordering the township to clean up trash dumped behind the Hickory Corners Fire Department or pay a fine. The DEQ gave the township 15 days to comply, and Barnum said the debris was cleaned up before that deadline. The town­ ship would have been fined $1,000 per day for every day the debris remained beyond the deadline. Cost to the township to clean up the trash, which included building materials and furniture, is “probably $5,000.” he said. Barnum. who said he didn’t have a copy of the DEQ’s letter readily available, said the DEQ wanted the site cleaned up be­ cause it was a “non-registered landfill.” He said he didn't think the letter mentioned a possible danger of groundwater contamina­ tion from the rubbish. The dumping has been going on “a little here and a little there” for quite some time, he said, but the situation became worse in the past six months. Barnum said he docs not know who has been dumping at the site, and the matter is under investigation by Barry Township Po­ lice. Before the DEQ’s letter, he said the township was in the process of getting bids to fence off the unofficial landfill site “so people couldn’t get to it." The township also had considered placing “no dumping” signs at the site, but thought they would be disregarded. Because of high costs Io properly dis­ pose of trash. Barnum, not condoning such behavior.'said it is not surprising that peo­ ple dump rubbish along the roadsides and at such places as the site bei.hd the fire sta­ tion. A toy riding car. buckets, building materials and other items have been dumped behind the Hickory Comers Fire Department. This photo was submitted to the Banner by an anonymous source before the township cleaned up the mess to avoid being fined by the DEQ Some of the rubbish that had accumulated behind the Hickory Comers Fire De­ partment before Barry Township cleaned up the site, (photo submitted by an anonymous source). City Plan Commission OKs COA site plan With an 8-0 vote and virtually no public comment, the Hastings City Planning Com­ mission Monday night gave site plan ap­ proval to the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners’ proposed project to construct a new Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment building and renovate a vacant church for the County Commission on Aging. One City Planning Commission member, Mike Hubert, was absent. The approved site plan is for 6.75 acres at 1330 N. Broadway (M-43) on the south­ west comer of Woodlawn in Hastings. The land includes the former Peace Community Church, which the county wants to reno­ vate for the COA site and use another part of the land for the Health Department. The county’s next step is to finalize the purchase of the property where the two pro­ jects will be located, said County Adminis­ trator Michael Brown. He hopes to arrange RESIGNS, from page 1 “True, we are growing, but not to the ex­ tent that it warrants immediate computeri­ zation unless there’s an incapability of con­ tinuing with our present system until we’ve addressed everyone’s needs instead of just one person’s,” Harper wrote in the letter. At the board's monthly meeting Tues­ day. members approved the purchase of a computer for Ritchie, Harper said. Cook, a retired construction millwright who lives on Norris Road, declined to com­ ment on his resignation. Harper said when Cook was treasurer he “always did the tax roll by hand.” Harper said the board waited until next month to accept Cook’s resignation be­ cause the law requires the position to be filled within 30 days of their acceptance of the resignation. “This gives us another month to fill the vacancy.” she said. Any­ one interested in being appointed supervi­ sor can apply in writing to: Orangeville Township Clerk. P.O. Box 48, Shelbyville, Mich. 49344. Applications must be re­ ceived by May 28. Harper said the township hopes to begin building the addition to its offices yet this year. There is currently no room for offices for the clerk and treasurer in the township hall, she said. Richie will have to use the new computer in her home until the new addition is constructed. Harper said the township has been sav­ ing money to build the addition. The addi­ tion will provide much-needed storage space, she said. Currently, "the township hall is filled with storage cabinets, extra desks and miscellaneous items. There isn’t room enough to have a big election. It’s go­ ing to be a tight squeeze for this year’s election.” the closing as soon as possible, perhaps in seven to 10 days. The county has an option to purchase the land for $519,500 from Top Properties LLC. The county’s option ex­ pires at 4 p.m. June 14. After the closing, competitive bids will be sought for the project, followed by con­ struction. Brown said. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city’s site plan approval is just for the two proposed projects. The county would have to come back to the City Plan­ ning Commission for another special use permit and site plan approval if it ever wants to put an addition on the health de­ partment or build a third structure on the property, he said. Plans for the property include storm wa­ ter facilities that have been adapted for fu­ ture use should the county decide to add onto the health building or build a third structure. The county's plans have created some controversy from some citizens who want to keep the health department and COA in the downtown Hastings area and from citi­ zens who object to having a larger COA fa­ cility in Hastings instead of satellite facili­ ties in neighboring communities. Some have objected to the purchase of the Woodlawn/M-43 property because it will remove the land from the tax rolls and the fact the county already owns property they think is suitable for the site. Special $1000 SAVINGS! hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. 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Some in the audience, meanwhile, came up with 13 alternative locations they thought would be feasible. In the end, neither the opponents’ nor the proponents' minds were changed 1 y the ar­ guments for and against closing pari of Mill Street to make way for a new library and parking lot. Everybody seemed to agree a new library site is sorely needed, but the disagreements remain over where it should be. The current library due cast on Church Street from the Barry County courthouse, is regarded as too old, inadequate to handle a growing clientele and saddled with not enough parking. Though little if anything was settled at the forum, it was a chance for the Hastings Public Library Board to fully explain why it chose a site along the Thornapple River near Mill and North Jefferson, across the street from the fire department, it also was a chance to let the public speak out before the court hearing on the issue May 8. Library Board member John Fchsenfeld said, “We’ve beer, working on this (getting a new library she) for five years. This is trulv a grass-roots stualion... we’ve tried to create a place of learning and a community center and accommodate the tremendous growth. “We’ve spent thousands of hours of vol­ unteer time. We’ve scoured and walked al­ most every building and foot of this com­ munity." Fchsenfeld acknowledged that the board’s first site selection, at the old Royal Coach building owned by Hastings Manu­ facturing, but it became too costly. “We had to back off that site because the money wasn’t there," said Fchsenfeld, who noted that the cost grew from an original estimate of $3.5 million to $9 million and a pledge of a half million dollars was with­ drawn. “We then retrenched to a small site at the old foundry area (near Mill and Jefferson). However, he added, “For the last two years, our feet have been stuck in the mud because we don’t have a site... If we’re sty­ mied. this dieam could evaporate." Fchsenfeld said nearby business owners shouldn't fear a decrease in business by the proposed closing of a portion of Mill Street. He said neighboring businesses such as the post office, the Title Company and Mills Landing Restaurant arc “destina­ tions" that won’t be hurt. The owner of Berkey Sales, next to Mills Landing on Jef­ ferson, said he supports the site and be­ lieves a lol of other business owners agree with him. He also said a planned traffic light at Michigan Avenue and Apple Street will al­ leviate traffic problems. He said the Library Board believed three factors — safety, convenience and afforda­ bility — made this site the best of all they had studied. The board also has uanted a new library close to the downtown area, easily accessi­ ble to children and close to the Thornapple River. Hastings City Councilman Donald Spencer said he’s been against the plan “from day one” and maintained that “Peo­ ple who arc against this site arc not op­ posed to a new library, they’re opposed to closing the street. I’ve got to think that in the city of Hastings there arc other sites available if you want to buy them.” Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, disagreed with Fchsenfeld’s comment about the campaign being a grass-roots effort and accused the Library Board of trying to “manufacture consent" from the public. Jacobs held that Mill and Apple streets both arc important cast-west arteries that can be used by motorists as alternatives to busy Stale Street. He also maintained that former Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich opposes the location. He said a businessman offered to buy the old Armour Ice Cream store site near Michigan and State on the cast side of the downtown, but was turned away because he was told the site wasn’t big enough. However, Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown, who has been a part of the pro­ ject plans, said the new library needs at least 20,000 square feet and adequate park­ ing. One woman suggested the old Fuller Fur­ niture store downtown on State Street, but it was rejected because it’s not big enough, there would be a parking problem and the building needs a lot of renovations. Jacobs’ favorite site suggestion has been at Fish Hatchcry Park where a city-owned "For the last two years, ourfeet have been stuck in the mud because we don't have a site...If we’re stymied, this dream could evaporate." rented home sits. He said it is picturesque and there is a parking lol nearby. But one woman in the audience objected to it not being downtown. Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer said consultants hold that building or siting a library downtown is important be­ cause •? would prompt perhaps another 10,000 people to come to the downtown business district. Brown agreed: “It’s a valuable thing to have a library in a core downtown area." Other sites suggested included the old city garage across from Fclpausch, the for­ mer Gavin Ford site, the Parkview Motel, City Bank, the old Consumers Energy building and the old City Hall. All had too many problems in the eyes of the Library Board, particularly in terms of size, cost and parking. David Clark, architect from Fishbeck, Carr, Thompson and Huber, explains some of the plans for the proposed new library at the Mill Street site. Eileen Oehler, former local librarian, said she was “surprised to sec so many people so riled up about closing a street." Neil Jones, an architect, said he can un­ derstand people’s misgivings about the site and the proposal to close part of Mill Street, but ultimately he supports the Li­ brary Board’s plans because “Ultimately, it lends itself well to Hastings* master plan. Another woman suggested that the plan was just a way for the fire department to get a new home elsewhere in the city be­ cause its proximity to the library might be considered a potential safety hazard to chil­ dren. Jacobs ultimately echoed the sentiments he expressed in his editorial earlier this spring, which called for a referendum vote on the issue in the Aug. 6 primary election. Also speaking on behalf of the Library Board during the evening were Board President Brenda Tcegardin, Finance Com­ mittee Chairman Ned Brown. Don Drum­ mond and project architect Dave Clark. Charlton Park director says change drives controversy by David T. Young Editor The director of Charlton Park says a lot of the controversy people have been read­ ing and hearing about recently stems from “pretty fast, brutal change" in the pasi sev­ eral years. Dr. Peter Forsberg told last week's First Friday audience of about 50 the traditional relationship between the director and the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board has been altered, which has “left hurt feel­ ings, confusion and anxiety." He added that when people have such anxieties about what’s happening, they have a tendency to “go where it feels secure.” But Forsberg said, “In the end that anxi­ ety has been reduced to zero. The Parks and Recreation Commission knows what we need to do and we’re working very closely to make sure it’s done in a systematic fash­ ion." The director acknowledged that he has been accused by a former employee, Larry Henley, of mismanagement. “We have a bookkeeper and the finance committee of the commission reviews all that's been spent... We get audited every year. “Maybe somebody doesn't like th-y way I do things," he added. “But I get things done." Forsberg said he believes Chartton Park has been moving in the right direction since he look over nearly four years ago. He said that despite the recent allegations and attacks on his personal behavior have not distracted him from his mission of mak­ ing Charlton Park a Barry County attraction and learning place for children. “You keep your eye on the ball and stay focused despite all the noise,” he said. He noted that attendance at park events has increased by 38 percent. “If you had a CD that performed as well, you’d be tickled," he quipped. He also maintained that the core group of park users haven’t been complaining. Many come back to events year after year. “Pointing fingers gets no one anywhere," Forsberg said. “It doesn’t bring anything positive to the table.” Noting that he hadn’t received a written evaluation of his performance since he was hired, he said that if he is lacking in mana­ gerial skills, “If the board wants me to get some additional training. I’d be glad to." One woman in the audience asked Fors­ berg, “How many of the allegations in the articles (in the Banner) are true?’ He answered, “I depends on which article you read.” He denied the attacks he characterized as personal. “If they were true. I’d be thrown in rehab, or in jail." Jack Lenz, a former Parks and Rec Com­ mission member for 21 years, said though Forsberg did not receive written evalua­ tions, he did have the ora) variety, which be personally witnessed. Commission mem­ bers had many chances then to teil the di­ rector to his face what they didn’t like about his leadership or Charlton Park, but Lenz said he heard no such comments. Lenz had high praise for Forsberg’s work, particularly with the Upjohn House, for which Charlton Park received its largest grant ever, for restorations. “I’ve worked with four directors, and I beg the people of this county to come to Chariton Park and see what this man has been able to get done." Forsberg said that the most important things to take care of for Charlton Park events are taking tickets and keeping the restrooms clean and operating properly. “If you can’t maintain a bathroom, you don’t demonstrate to your customers that you do much else well,” he commented. When he first came, he said many wells had to be replaced and septic systems exca­ vated. And there have been a lot more re­ pairs and renovations. While doing some of the repairs and res­ torations, Charlton Park workers discov­ ered the Robinson family log cabin buried under raccoon dung. Elsewhere in Chariton Park village, roofs were leaking, school rooms were in disrepair, plaster was falling off walls. “It was a sublime mess," Forsberg said. While the first order of business when he look over was to oversee repairs and resto­ rations, he also went about the task of mak­ ing the annual attractions more entertaining and educational, and to add two new ones, a pow wow and medieval fair. The park museum this past year has been host for “Th- Test of a Nation, the Honor of a Country" Civil War exhibit. Another on Barry County men’s and women’s roles in World War II is planned. “We think it’s time to honor that genera­ tion while we still have time.” Forsberg ex­ plained. The director said Charlton Park operates with a relatively small staff. More than 90 volunteers put in more than 3,500 hours, which Forsberg said, “shows grass-roots support for our organization." He said grants have increased sixfold in Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg uses some props to explain the in­ creased attractions and changes lately at the park. the last four years. Charlton Park gets its funding from a quarter-mill levy county-wide and from gate fees for its many events, which include the truck show, Mother’s Day quilt sho^v. Father’s Day car 'jfcw, flapjack dinner. Corvette celebration, dune buggy show, Fourth of July chicken barbecue and salute to Barry County veterans, the gas and steam engine show. Civil War muster, me­ dieval fair. All Hallow’s Eve and “Of Christmas Past.” But Forsberg said perhaps he gets his greatest satisfaction from watching children from all over the state coming in to watch live demonstrations of arts and activities of days gone by, including blacksmithing, the cooper’s shop and the one-room school­ house. He said it was “an awesome spectacle and real treat" to see kids from inner-city Detroit wide-eyed and captivated by a co­ oper’s demonstration. Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilk­ inson asked Forsberg about the use of jail or prison inmates io do work at the park. Forsberg replied that Barry County Jail Administrator Dan Dipert knows the crimi­ nal histories of al) inmates and he will not allow convicted of sexual or violent per­ sonal crimes to work at the park. He said this is a good way for non-violent offenders to try to repay their debt to society. First Friday host Jim Pino remarked that Chariton Park “certainly has changed since 1 was on the commission." Forsberg quipped, “It’s very exciting and busy at the park. If it’s not the sewer line blowing up. it’s the rumor mill blowing up.” However, Forsberg challenged everyone in the audience and in the Barry County area to come out to the park to see for themselves. LIBRARY, continued from page 1 Schondelmayer acknowledged that a fo­ rum the previous Thursday night yielded more than a few suggestions for locations, a couple of which “we had not heard be­ fore.” She said virtually all of them arc not as good as the Mill Street site for reasons such as cost, size, proximity to downtown and availability. Tripp questioned whether the new library eventually would have to expand and where it could go. “The site is close enough to city park­ ing,” she said, noting that the facility could encroach on the adjacent parking lot. David Clark, architect from Fishbeck, Carr, Thompson and Huber later acknowl­ edged that if the library wanted to expand, it is likely the fire department across the street will have to find a new home. Clark added that a proposed location at Fish Hatchery Park, a favorite for many of the Mill Street site opponents, wouldn’t be a good idea because of costs associated with the topography. “The land is very hilly there,” he ex­ plained. “The site preparation costs would be very expensive." Further, he noted that Fish Hatchcry Park is not downtown. Potential traffic problems have been a concern, but Shirley Wollner, a civil engi­ neer from Wade Trim of Grand Rapids, re­ ported on results of her study. She said she didn’t think closing East Mill from Jeffer­ son to Michigan would create undue traffic problems, especially if a traffic signal is in­ stalled at nearby Michigan and Apple. Roger Caris. fire chief, said the new li­ brary “really shouldn’t affect us at all.” When asked about where fire trucks exit Mill Street in an emergency, he said they already head immediately for Michigan Avenue and go north or south from there. Tripp’s star witness for the opposition was Mike Michalski, president of MCS Managing, an economic development con­ sulting firm. Michalski maintained that closing Mill would adversely affect 19 jobs. He said libraries can’t afford to locale at a place where perhaps almost half the com­ munity opposes. “These politically negative feelings don’t last just for a couple of months," he said. Michalski called local small business owners “the last vestiges of rugged indi­ vidualists" in modern society and local government doing something that may hurt them “sends a message that the community doesn’t care about small business... It has the potential Io not only affect their busi­ nesses, but also close them down." But deGoa charged that Michalski really doesn’t have a solid handle on whether dosing Mill Street will negatively impact neighboring businesses. “If 57,000 people drive by your business each year, don’t you think that will have a positive impact?" she asked. Michalski said when customers arc in­ convenienced, even only a little, they may go elsewhere to spend their money. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 LpTj' l€TT€RS from our readers... Township taxes shouldn't be done by hand Kids learn respect at Greenfield Village To the editor: I would like to respond to a previous let­ ter written to the editor regarding "A greater need than computers for township.” As a taxpayer in Orangeville Township. I agree that township officers air needed, but with the expansion of our fire bam com­ pleted. as as Mrs. Harper staled in her letter, the money for the office expansion is already available. 1 see no reason that our township treasurer should be doing a mil­ lion dollar tax roll by hand. I bet that if Supervisor Lee Cook. Clerk Darlene Harper of Trustee Linda Blackmore were doing the taxes, the request would have passed. If our township pays over $4,500 a year for a company to print the tax bills, why then can’t we take $4,800 to buy a computer? Talk about sav­ ing the taxpayers money! I am a firm believer that it is time that our township moves into the 21 st century. It is time that our board members realize that we (the taxpayers) pay the bills. Some of the members think that they decide what hap­ pens in our township and that it doesn't matte*- what we think. With a million dollar tax roll. I would like to know why we don’t have money for improvements or expansions in the town­ ship. Other townships our size do both. We. as taxpayers pay for these facilities, but are not allowed to use the township hall or fire bam for anything. For example, when we had a family member pass away who lived in this town­ ship for many years, we were told we couldn’t have dinner after the funeral at our township hall. Not only was the family member a resident of Orangeville, but sev­ To the editor: I just returned from the Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum with my fifth grade son. Jared, and his classmates on their annual trip to Dearborn. I came away with a great deal of respect for the teachers and parents of our Class of 2009. What a well behaved bunch of young people! Now I’ve never been around Mr. John Merritt before. I hadn't even met him until last month. I’m sure some of the kids thought they had mistakenly enlisted in boot camp as they departed the bus. but after a few moments he had the kids behav­ ing in ways you don't hear about. The kids respected his authority. Il's funny though now that I think about it; where was he went we were all doing the "Chariest on’*? Of course, there’s only one “Mrs. B."! She had Jared’s class well prepared. But more than the inventions, and those who eral of her children and grandchildren are also taxpayers in this township. If these facilities are not available to the public that pays for them, why should we pay for other expansions? I have lived in this township all of my life (32 years), yet I have not seen improve­ ments to public facilities in years. I agree that there are other items that need atten­ tion. like our park that has not changed in the last 20 years. Where do our board mem­ bers want our children to play? I know that the treasurer is trying to do something about it. What are the other members doing? Mrs. Harper’s statement regarding her being in favor of new computers after the new township offices are built really upsets me. Of course she would then. That would mean everybody getting new computers. What about the work that the treasurer is doing now? As for Mrs. Harper’s statement about new board members not agreeing with pre­ vious priorities, maybe Mrs. Harper should stop and think about who the taxpayers elected to the board in the last election. As far as I’m concerned they are a breath of fresh air. Jodi Patrick. Orangeville resident. If pregnant, think before you drink To the editor: Barry County Substance Abuse Services is urging women of childbearing age to assess their drinking habits during Alcoholand Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week, which begins Sunday, May 12. Early identification of alcohol problems among women of childbearing age offers a targeted strategy to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome, the leading cause of preventable mental retardation and the most serious form of drug-related birth defects. Research indicates that something as simple as read­ ing a self-help pamphlet may encourage women who aren’t already alcoholic to cut down on their drinking. If we’re able to arrest the disease of alcoholism sooner rather than later among women of child­ bearing age, we may have more success in Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senalc Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thomapplc. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper rwo-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Train representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Slate Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. Slate Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. getting this group to abstain from drinking entirely during their pregnancies. Fetal alcohol syndrome is caused by maternal alcoholism or heavy drinking dur­ ing pregnancy. Each year 4.000 to 12.000 babies are bom with the physical signs and intellectual disabilities associated with FAS, and thousands more experience the somewhat lesser disabilities of fetal alcohol effects (FAE). Once a woman bears a child with FAS. the probability that subsequent children will have FAS is 70 percent. Do your drinking habits put you at risk for an alcohol-related problem that could interfere with the birth of a healthy baby? If you drink while you are pregnant, liquor, beer, wine, or wine coolers, it increases your baby's risk for being bom with birth defects. If you’re pregnant and choose not to smoke, drink or do drugs, your baby will be healthier. And if you stop smoking, drinking or doing drugs at any time during your pregnancy, you will improve your chances of having a healthy baby. No safe level of alcohol consumption during preg­ nancy has been established. For more information about making healthy choices for you and your baby dur­ ing pregnancy, contact Barry County Substance Abuse Services at 616-945-1387 or toll free 1-877-489-9084. Jane Groendy K, contact person Barry County Substance Abuse Services made them famous. I believe the kids learned so much more. Shortly after we were back home. I received five letters from the boys I had the privilege of leading on the field trip. Now 1 don’t know whose idea H was. but it doesn't matter. They were per­ sonal and made me feel important. I can't remember the last lime somebody sent me an actual letter. Not since e-mail anyways. As we returned home. I was riding with a gentlemen who has put several young peo­ ple in jail. 1 asked him what’s the common denominator in all his arrests. What's miss­ ing in the kids lives. Without hesitation he said "Respect. They just don’t have any respect for other people or for the law." These kids lost. Each click of the handcuffs another loss. I’ll bet they never got to go to Greenfield Village. Michael Clark. Hastings Library forum was worthwhile Dear editor: We appreciate all the people who attend­ ed the public forum for the Hastings Public Library May 2. We are grateful for the opportunity to update the community on the new library building project. The people’s interest and comments were useful to our committees. Their suggestions will be given serious consideration as we move forward with the endeavor. For anyone who was unable to attend the forum and would like to suggest and/or comment, we invite them to drop off ideas at the library for our consideration. Hastings Public Library Board of Directors Our Library - Our Community Legacy Capita! Campaign Steering Committee LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting April 9. 2002 - 7:00 p.m. All Board members present. County Commissioner Ned. Deputy Niewenhuis. Minutes approved, reports from treasurer, deputy, commissioner, clerk, and supervisor received. Motion approved to investigate cost-sharing of road patrol with other townships. Signed M-37 Corridor memorandum of under­ standing. Approved road improvements of $61.905. Paid outstanding bins Adjourned at 7:50. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk A.tested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor (5/9) The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mads m the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L Shea and MtoheHe L. Shea (original mort­ gagors) to Novastar Mortgage. Inc.. A Virginia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2000. and recorded on September 11. 2000 in Document • 1049227 in Barry County Records. Mchigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to The Chase Manhattan Bank, a New York Banking Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1, 2000. which was recorded on September 17, 2001. in Document •1066559, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX and 59/100 dollars ($103,266.59). including interest at 8.990% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at ihe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on June 6. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 15 Rods along the North line of said Section 6; thence South 36 Rods; Thence West 15 Rods to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 36 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shaM be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated: April 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200126027 Gators (5/23) WeeJit. Question... How about a juvenile home? How would you feel about a millage to build and operate a juvenile detention facility to serve all of Barry County? HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 ‘•M-tei, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacoba President Vice PreMtenl Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. 'rtxing (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sufser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Shetlv Roper, Sunfield: Jon Gambev, Hastings: Ryanne Richardson. Hastings: “Yes. I think it is a good “Is there enough juvenile idea. Kids should get help crime in Barry County to closer to where they live." justify a facility? Why should property owners foot the bill? I would rather sec millage money being used to build recreation facilities for the juvenile age population, be proactive rather than re­ active. "I think it is a good idea and will help them stay out of trouble as adults if they get treatment early and close to home.” “As someone who works in a juvenile facility. I think it’s needed, because Barry County has to farm kids out to other counties, but these places are full. We could also use a non-dctentional home for kids who can’t be at home.” Erin Bradley, Hastings: "I think it would be a good idea. If (the young people) arc in Barry County, it would be a lot easier. I think a center like that would really help them.” Michael Callton, Nashville: “My questions would be, first, where is it going to be? And how much would the millage be?" Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am. io 5 30 p.m . Saturdays 8:30 am trf Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jecobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: RO.BckB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 - Page 5 LEGAL NOTICES HAVE A GREAT UTDON BREAK BJ Donnini pounds the signs into the ground "Have Great Time’ " But Don't Break the Chain." It serves as a reminder to Saturday's prom goers SADD encourages safe prom night at HHS Hasting High School's Student’s Against Drunk Driving (SADD) chapter organized a visual reminder for last Saturday’s prom goers to keep sober and safe Students and staff were asked to sign their names last week to paper strips, which there then made into a long chain. The staff signed blue strips, the seniors yellow, jun­ iors lime green, sophomores orange and freshmen red. There were approximately 1,100 links in the colorful chain of life, or two lengths of the basketball court. As students entered the school to attend Saturday’s prom, they were greeted by the paper chain and two signs “Have a Great Time, But Don’t Break the Chain.” SADD officers Tcha Huss, Brooke Shel­ don and Bethany Weeks strung the chain Saturday morning. They were helped by SADD advisor Kelli Newberry and her 3year-old twin sons, Aaron and Andrew. Saxon athlete DJ Donnini hap|>cned along just in time to pound the signs in the ground. “We hope this chain promotes non-dcstructivc decisions,’’ said Huss. Hastings High School SADD members. Bethany Weeks (from left). Teha Huss and Brooke Sheldon, tape a paper chain to the front of the high school before Sat­ urday’s prom. Tne chain is a reminder to make nondestructive decisions. Each of the 1,100 links is signed by a student of staff member. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt coHector attempting to collect s debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below H you are In active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by HoUy Sue Gentry (onginal mortgagors) to ConttMortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 1, 1996. and recorded on April 7,1998 in Document No. 1010074 in Barry County records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Senes 1998-2. Agreement dated 6­ 01-98. Assignee by an assignment datt."< January 28. 2002. which was recorded on February 20. 2002. in Docket No. 1075230, Barry County Records, tn which mortgage.there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND ONE HONORED EIGHT- NINE AND 49/100 dollars ($99.189.49). Including interest at 8.780% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sa>d mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wsi! be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1PM. on June 13. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 150 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit Number 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plat on Page 63, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hamilton and Kathy Hamilton (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mort­ gagee. dated Apri 29. 1999. and recorded on May 5. 1999 in Document Number 1029119 in Barry County Records. Mctvgan. and was as­ signed by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhat­ tan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an as­ signment dated April 29. 1999. which was recorded on November 19. 1999. in Document Number 1038254 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 37/100 dollars ($111,154.37). including interest at 7.375% per annum Urder the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vanue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hart­ ings. Ml. at 1 p.m on May 23. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at the Eart 1/4 port of Section 20. Town 2 North. Range 9 West Hope Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan; thence South along the Eart line of said Section 20.509.62 feet to the centerline of Highway M-43; thence South mS'Xr Wert along the centerline of said High­ way M-43 and its extension Southwesterly 1373.81 feet thence 08*30 (XT Wert 29.47 feet to a point in the centerline of Gumsey Lake Road and the place of beginning thence North 66°49'25* East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 138.99 feet; thence South 30*4Tir West 361.52 feet; thence North 70*22’19" West 110.60 feet; thence North 03*19'25' East 205.45 feet to the cenloritne of said Gumsey Lake Road; thence South 82*22'35' East along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 99 95 feet; thence 59*41’25’ East continuing along the centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 50.11 feet; thence North 77*31‘25* East continuing along, centerline of said Gumsey Lake Road 7.38 feet to the piece of beginning. The Northerly 33.00 feet of the above described parcel, adjacent to Gumsey Lake Road, being subject to an easement for pubic highway pur­ poses. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of sucn sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1949CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 11.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200215572 StaKons Planning to hold a spring garage sale? Advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Get MAXIMUM coverage ofthe market. Call us at 945-9554. Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File » 200013776 Raptors Free Seminar Reveals ... (5-30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Deming Jr. and Ruth A. Deming (original mort­ gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25.1999, and recorded on June 28.1999 in Uber Document *1031827 in Barn,- County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated June 25, 1999, which was recorded on June 28. 1999, in Liber document 41031828 Barry County records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED RFTY-SIX AND 36/100 doflars ($119,656.36). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given thnt said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on June 6. 2002. Said premises are situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed Andrew Newberry, son of SADD advisor Kelli Newberry, neips Brooke Sheldon with the Chain of Life. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clair F. Boylan and Bemadme M. Boylan. Husband and Wife, to Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan. Inc., mortgagee, dated September 26. 1997 and recorded September 30. 1997 in Doc 41002191. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty and 81/100 Dollars ($62,160.81) including mterest at the rate of 9.49% per annum. Linder the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that trie mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SIT­ UATE IN BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS BEGIN­ NING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 88 DEGREES. 59 MINUTES. 33 SECONDS. EAST 865 88 FEET AND SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 382 64 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 33 SECONDS EAST 283 91 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST ONEQUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 31. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 315.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OR WAY LINE OF M-89. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CURVE TO THE RIGHT AND NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF M-89 ON A CHORD BEARING NORTH 63 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 44 SEC­ ONDS. WES’ 314.98 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 180 90 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT ANY PORTION THEREOF TAKEN. DEEDED, OR USED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOS­ ES SUBJECT TO RESTRICTION. EASE­ MENTS. AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the safe. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated : April 11.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Associates Financial Services Company of Michigan, Inc. As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 File No. 233.0009 [5J9) Lots 7 and 8 of Bloc! 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings. According to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each lot. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Apni 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200216834 Cougars (5/23) HOW TO RECEIVE LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS WITHOUT PAYING TRADITIONAL LONG-TERM CARE PREMIUMS Presented by David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group Cmuthj Sent Reatawuud 128 S. Jeli&iAM. St., Ha&tuup Wwj 21, nt 5 p.nt. CDuuut Aeuieil iituiududety IMewing texMUO.) For your free reservation Call our automated response line 1-800-381-16S9 (5/9) �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 9 2002 Ralph E. "Bud" Palmer MIDDLEVILLE Ralph E. Bud Palmer, age 82. of Middleville, passed away May I, 2002 at Carveih Village. Middleville. Mr. Ralph E. "Bud" Palmer was bom on July 20, 1919 in Middleville, the son of Miner and Emma (Ftnkbcincr) Palmer. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapplc Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1939 He was married to Ruth Bayne on June 27, 1953 at Hastings Presbyterian Church. Mr. Palmer was employed al Hastings Public Schools. Palmer Brothers Sheet Metal and also self-employed on his farm. He was a member of Peace Reformed Planning on a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in the Reminder AND the Banner! Call 945-9554. He is survived by one son. Randall (Barbara) Palmer of Middleville; 2 daughters. Judy Forsythe of Middleville and Cynthia (Ronald) Fales of Alto; 11 grandchildren; I great grandchild; I brother, Russell Palmer of Hastings and several nieces & nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday. May 4. 2002 at Thomapplc Valley Church in Hastings. Reverend Charles E. Doombos officiated. Interment was at Irving Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. 1260 Ekhart N.E., Grand Rapids. MI 49503. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASAMVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olrmlead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Seivicc: 9:30 xm.. Sun­ day School 11:00 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & fra)er Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 xm. and I IDO xm.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 pjn. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 xm.; classes for ail ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7DO p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior BiNc quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult BiNe Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Mi 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Wonhip Services: Sun­ day. 11 DO xm.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE," 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings al cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grate Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 xm.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 1045 xm; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Vnetberg. Director of Music. Sunday W'orship - 8 xm. and 10 xm. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 xm. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn. Sunday School Hour. I IDO xm. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6D0 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday : 7DO p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. UEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creel Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at IODO xm.; Worship 11 DO xm.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bib*.’ 7DO p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 xm.; Worship 11 xm.: P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. =; Church in Middleville He traveled with Hartzlcr's of Lake Odessa, pitched fast pitch softball with his buddies for several years in Freeport during his younger years. He was preceded in death by his wife. Ruth (Bayne) Palmer; son. Rex Palmer, his parents; one sister and two brothers. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ Pastor. Phone 945-9,21. Summer anne Dottcn Morrison. Service Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 xm.. 10:00­ 10:45 ajn. Sunday School for all Times: Woihip Service 9:45 xm.; Sunday School 11:15 xm. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12- noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office tours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 xm. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 10:45 xm. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 pjn. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids al 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p_m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 xm. Morning Prayer. 11:00 xm. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informs tioci call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer med for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor: Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pkstor Ryan While. Youth. 9: 30 xm. Sunday School for all HASTINGS FREE MEfiiODLST CHURCH ages ami our second Worship Ser­ vice is from I IDOxm.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship scrv ices and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enhcluneni Classes for adults and our “Kids Time" is a great lime of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us al 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. Nonh St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phure (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. May 9 - 5:45 p.m. Adult Bell Ctotr. 6:30 p.m. Crossways. Friday. May 10 - 6:30­ 10:00 p.m.. Rock group. High School Lock-In. Saturday, May 11 - Toledo Zoo Trip; 8:00 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. May 12 - 8D0 A 10:45 a m. Worship; 9.30 xm. Sunday School; 12:30 p-m.. AA1. Branch Meeting; 12:30 p.m.. Middle School Youth Group Banana Split Social. Monday. May 13- 7:00 p.i.i Women of Faith; 7:00 pm.. Ark; 7DO pm.. 7 he Way. Tuesday. May 14 - 6.00. BPW; 7:00 pm.. Shedulers Meet­ ing; 7:00 p.m.. Altar Guild; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. May 15 - 10:00 xm. Healthy Families; IODO xm. Wbrdwatchers; 3:30 pm. Youth Bell Choir. 7DO p.m. Worship. 7:00 p.m.. Vision fix Grace. ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7D0 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awanx Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Stud). Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on Ladies Bible Studies. Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. MOPS. Leisure Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ingWOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shatter. Wheelchair ac­ Sunday 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 xm. cessible and elevator. School ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 xm. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun Praise A Worship 10.30 xm.. 6DO p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for toys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rove MxIXxukl An oasis of God's love "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN El NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1.351 North M-4.3 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ‘'Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f HASTINGS - Ruth M. Holtz. Hastings, passed away May 4. 2002. Mrs. Holtz was bom in Kalamazoo. Ml on Feb. 23. 1935. She was a former employee of the Delton. Felpausch Food Center. Mrs. Holtz was a member of the VFW Post 422 Auxiliary in Delton, where she was past president numerous times. She helped form the Sweet Adelines of Delton. She enjoyed singing, horses, snowmobiling and playing cards especially pinochle. Mrs. Holtz lovtd pictures of sunsets, col­ lecting clowns and music boxes. She is survived by her husband Perry Holtz, whom she married on April 17. 1954; her mother. Dorothy Bixler of Kalamazoo; sons, Gary Holtz ot Hastings. Gregory Holtz of Cloverdale, Mark (Judy) Holtz of Sturgis; daughters. Perrilyn (Dave) Smithwick of Sturgis and Denise Holtz of Lake Odessa; sisters, Shirley (Jim) Sinkler of Allegan. Helen (Joe) Roglic of Kalamazoo, Patricia Schero of Otsego. Nancy (Richard) Waite of Bangor, and Barbara Bixler of Kalamazoo; nine grand­ children and eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. May 7. 2002 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta, ML Memorial contributions to the Delton VFW Post 422 Auxiliary will be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Edith Helen Hinman, age 84. of Tendercare died May 1,2002 at Tendercare. Mrs. Hinman was bom Sept. 25, 1917 in Alma. Mich., the daughter of Clarence and Bertha Rowley and attended Alma. She was married to Robert Hinman in Battle Creek. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Comp, for almost 20 years, retiring in 1984. She was a business women’s club (BPW) and Eastern stars. Mrs. Hinman is survived by son, Kenneth Conklin; daughters, Judy Rhandall. and Joanne McClurkin; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great great grandchildren. Picceding hc» in death were her husband. Robert Himan; granddaughter. Rebecca Conklin and grandson. Dan McClurkin. Services were held Tuesday, May 7,2002 at Brushridge Cemetery. Burial was at Brushridge Cemetery. 8: 30 am - LIVE! Under the and Junior Church. Child care available fix infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. 231 Nelson E. laimm. Interim Pastor. Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associ­ ate. Thursday. May 2 - 8:30 xm. Women's Bible Study - Church Lounge. Friday. May 3 - 8:00 pm. Alcoholics Anonv minis meets in the Dining Room. Sunday. May 5 - Teacher Appreciation Sunday; 8: 30 xm. Chancel Choir 9:00 xm. Traditional Worship Service; 9: 20 xm. Children's Worship; IODO a.m. Coffee Hour. 10:10 xm. Sunday School for all ages. This Sunday. Rev. Willard Curtis will present “Following the Apos­ tle Paul’s Journey Cuuugh Asia Minor" in the Adult Class. 11:20 xm. Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice; 11:40 xm. Children's Wor­ ship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH ■ AM 1220. The 11:20 Service i* broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during noth Services. Children's Worship is available during both Services. Mondav. May 6 - 8:30 xm. Staff meets for prayer and planning. 6:30 pjn. The Daughter Banquet “Come to the Garden". Tuesday. May 7 - 6:15 xm. Men's Bible Studs • Lounge; 7:00 p.m. Person­ nel Committee - Lounge. Wednes­ day. May 8 - 6:45 p.m. Praise Team. 7D0 pm. Chancel Choir. Warren G. Nemitz LAKE ODESSA - Warren G. Nemitz, age 88, of Lake Odessa, died May 6. 2002. He was bom May 4. 1914 in Detroit. He was retired from the United States Air Force. Mr. Nemitz is survived by a son and daughter-in-law. Richard (Anita) Nemitz; grandchildren. Ashley. Rickey, and Charles Nemitz; brother. Robert Nemitz; and sister. Gladys Hroch. He was precedea in death by his wife, Emily; and sons. Robert and Warren Nemitz. Private memorial services will be held at a later date, cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements are by Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. East China Twp.. Mich. Mary Elizabeth (Humphrey) Wilson Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Humphrey) Wilson, age 94. formerly of Hastings. Mich, died May 2, 2002 at Flushing. Mich. She was bom the daughter of Michael and Emma (Sherrington) Humphrey, who lived most their lives in Hastings and BarryCounty. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Chester, her parents and sisters Jessie (Humphrey) Taylor. Bertha (Humphrey) Sinkler. Nora (Humphrey) Rosenberger. Kathryn Humphrey, and brothers George W. Humphrey. Anthony Humphrey, and Charles Humphrey. Surviving are her son. Chester Jr. and wife of Hushing; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Geo W. (Marcella) Humphrey and Mrs. Charles (Reatha) Humphrey of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wilson attended Hastings public schools and then took nurses training col­ lege at Hurley Hospital School of Nursing. Hint. Mich, and became a registered nurse and then met and married Chester Wilson of Hint, living tn the Flushing-Flint area all their married life. Funeral services were held Tuesday. May 7. 2002 at Rosffell Funeral Home. 307 E. Mam St.. Flushing. Mich. Place of burial announced by the funeral home. LAKE ODESSA - Jack DeLaney, age 54, of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord Friday morning. May 3. 2002. Jack was bom in Jackson on Jan. 6. 1948 to Eugene J. and Ruth L. (Sparks) DeLaney. Jack had served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War with the 75th Rangers. E/5(hh Infantry LRRP. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Jack retired from Delphi Automotive and served as committeeman for UAW Local 167. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed modifying his golf cart, and accessorizing his truck. Jack is survived by 11 wonderful grand­ children that were very precious in his sight; his loving wife of 32 years. Barbara; his daughters. Cheri (Don) Reed. Barbe (Andy) Peterson. Angie (Brian) Steverson. and Jaclyn (Nick) DeLaney; six brothers and sisters, a large extended family; many loving friends; "special grandparents”. Dee and Glen Osbun; and the many UAW mem­ bers and Veterans he had proudly served with. The funeral service will be held Tuesday. May 7. 2002 al 11 a.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with his pastor. Dr. Donald R. Ferris of Central United Methodist Church officiating. Burial with military honors will be held at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. HASTINGS - Roy C. Fuller, age 75. of Hastings, died Friday.Jan. II. 2002 in Thomapplc Manor of Hastings. Mr. Fuller was bom on April 10. 1926 in Hastings. Ml the son of Evan and Claudia (Cole) Fuller. He was reared in Carlton Township of Barry County, attended the Rogers School and graduated 1944 from Hastings High School. He served 2 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Phyllis A. Hummel on June 10. 1950. He was employed al Hastings E. W. Bliss Co. for 38 years, retiring in 1982. Survived by wife. Phyllis; son. Kim Fuller of Pasadena. TX; brother, Gerald Fuller of Mason; sisters. Betty (Robert) Stowell of Grand Rapids. Claudia (Clifford) Ingersoll of Sparta; sister-in­ laws. Dorothy (Michael) Martich of Battle Creek and Margaret Procissi of Horida; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. May 14. 2002 at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. (3185 N. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings) with Res'. Robert E. Smith officiating. A funeral luncheon and reception at the church will immediate­ ly follow services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Edith Helen Hinman METHODIST CHURCH rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. Jack DeLaney Ruth M. Holtz HASTINGS FIRST UNITED Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Di­ Dome. 9:30 xm. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments. 11:00 xm. - Traditional Service GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Q)bit KOHiCS | ^^Eileen^B^TWillsof^1 Nancy Jane Hayes HASTINGS - Nancy Jane Hayes, age 66. of Hastings, died Thursday. May 2, 2002 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. She was bom Oct. 27. 1935 in Rodney, Mich., the daughter of George W. and Myrtle B. (Gibbs) Musser. Nancy enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, cross stitching, reading, crocheting, planti­ ng and growing flowers, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by one son. Roger Hayes. Surviving are her children. Rebecca Musser of Hastings, Rose Kolinske of Petoskey. Carl Hayes Jr. of Lansing. Michael Hayes of Lansing. Mark Hayes of Pennsylvania; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brothers, James Musser of Hastings, Dewey Musser of Lansing; William Musser of Carson City; sisters. Jeanice Webber of Grand Ledge, Loretta Gilbert of Bay City. Memorial services were held Tuesday. May 7. 2002 at Thomapplc Valley Church. Jay Taylor officiated. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | WAYLAND - Eileen (Brog) Willson, age 78. of Wayland, went to be with Jesus on Thursday. May 2, 2002. Mrs. Willson was bom Feb. 19. 1924. She was bom and raised in Leighton Township graduating from Wayland Union High School in 1942. Site married Hubert Willson on June 16, 1950. at Leighton E.U.B. Church, where she was a lifelong member. Eileen was involved with the Gideons Internationa! for 34 years, serving as an auxiliary member. She was a caring, loving wife, mother and grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband. Hubert; daughter. Peggy Brinks; grandchildren, Curtis. Chad and Lisa Brinks; sisters. Barbara Magoon of Grand Rapids, Shirley Morrison of KS; brother. David Brog of Wayland; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Eileen was preceded in death by her par­ ents. George and Gertrude (Vollwiler) Brog; son-in-law. Dennis Brinks. Funeral and committal services were held Monday. May 6, 2002 at Leighton United Methodist Church of Caledonia. Rev. Raymond Townsend officiated. Interment Hooker Cemetery. Leighton Township. Memorials may be made to Gideons International. The arrangements were made by Archer. Hampel and Kubiak Wayland Chapel. Mary L. Kent HASTINGS - Miss Mary L. Kent, age 86. of Hastings, died Tuesday. May 7. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Miss Kent was bom on May 21. 1915 in Cadillac, ML, the daughter of Grover & Georgie Kent. She was employed at Consumers Power Company for 28 years. She was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church. United Methodist Womens. Hastings Womens Club & the LOA Camping Club. Miss Kent is survived by her cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of special friends. Visitation will be Friday, May 10. 2002 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time at the funeral home. Services will be held Friday, May 10, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. al Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Reverend Kathy Brown officiating. Burial will be at the Grandville Cemetery in Grandville. MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | | ~FrandsWHHamQuick~ \ HASTINGS - Francis William Quick, age 76. of Hastings, died Tuesday. May 7, 2002 at Thomapplc Manor. Mr. Quick was bom on March 29, 1926 in Ann Arbor, ML, the son of Joe & Francis (Gicrszewski) Quick. He was a W.W.II Navy Veteran having served as Helmsman on the USS Saratoga. He was an electrician for Oliver Electric, Lansing Stamping and retired from United Steel & Wire of Battle Creek. He was a foster grandparent for over 50 children. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, Sunday driving and being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Roberta (Gulley) of Hastings; three sons, Bill of Nashville, Terry of Alma and Kirk & Betsy Quick of Athens; a daughter, Joy & Robert Deitrick of Vermontville; daughter-in-law, Birgit Quick of Battle Creek; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 9, 2002 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the Royal Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, May 10. 2002 at 12:30 P.M. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Fl. Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Royal Funeral Home. 281 Upton Ave., Battle Creek, MI. *^^hyUi^len^2raig"'* I ALTO - Phyllis Ilene Craig, age 74. of 64th Street, Alto, died Tuesday. April 30, 2002 at her residence. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 4. 2002 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Pastor Tim Bateman officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 - Page 7 Clothing drive party set next week for new Career Closet Bouwens to celebrate silver wedding anniversary T\venty-five years of marriage will be celebrated on May 14. 2002 by Ted and Denise (Misak) Bouwens of Middleville. A family dinner in celebration of the oc­ casion is being planned. The Bouwens have two daughters, Rachel and Nicole. Family and friends will honor Madelyn at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings coffee time 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.. on May 12. Corson-Parks engagement told Greg and Cheryl Lydy of Freeport and David Corson of Moline are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Hohy Jo Corson to Jason Ray Parks of Hastings, son of Wayne and Helen Wiersma of Middleville and Kurt and Debbie Parks of Lowell. Holly is a 2000 graduate from Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed at Main Attraction Hair Salon in Caledonia. Jason is a 1997 graduate of Thomapj.^ Kellogg High School and is currently employed at Dan Valley Exc. of Middleville. An Aug. 31, 2002 wedding is planned at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. Millbum-Colburn engagement told Dennis and Bobbie Millbum of Wetum­ pka. AL. and Philip and Beverly Colburn of Byron Center. MI. are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Marlene Elizabeth and David Mark. Marlene is a 1997 graduate of South Lancaster Academy. Lancaster. MA. a 2001 graduate of Southern Adventist University. Collegedale. TN. with a Music Perform­ ance degree, and is currently attending Andrews University, Dayton. OH. campus, for her Masters in Physical Therapy. David is a 1998 graduate of Great Lakes Adventist Academy. Cedar Lake. MI. and is a senior attending Southern Adventist University, majoring in Business Admin­ istration-Marketing. A June 30, 2002 wedding is being planned. The couple will make their home in Dayton. OH. /hed /Stiths BOY, Aleck James, bom at Blodgett Hospital on March 9, 2002 at 1:04 p.m. to Jeremy and Cynthia Anderson of Kentwood. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by sister. Amber. Proud grandparents are Dick and Linda Kurr of Middleville and Tim and Jane Anderson of Alto. BOY, Quentin Alexander Faynor. bom at Hayes Green Beach on Feb. 4, 2002 to Anthony and Kristie Faynor of Vermont­ ville. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Quentin joins one brother. Ford Faynor. at home. Proud grandparents are Stanley and Darlene Hosey. Tyfanie and Sherman Garity. all of Vermontville. Douglas and Sheron Faynor of Woodbum. OR. Great grandparents arc Ruth Janousck of Charlotte and Milton Faynor of Eaton Rapids. BOY, Hunter Lee Brown, bom on March 25. 2002 to Ross and Amanda Brown. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs.. 19 1/2 inches long. He is welcomed home by big brother Jade and big sister Emerald. /Kmtla^e /licenses Partridge-Anton engagement told Levi Arthur Haight. Hastings and Kristin Marie Anderson. Sterling Heights. Genin Lynn Gonsalves, Hastings and Sonya Lee Wenman. Hastings. Terry Lee Lawrence, Battle Creek and Donna Jean Lawrence, Battle Creek. Jeffery Lyn Thompson, Hastings and Patricia Lynn Johnson. Hastings. Steven Robert Schnur. Hastings and Michelle Lee Walker. Hastings. Desmond Stanley Shuert, Woodland and Mary Louise Dillon. Grand Rapids. Philip J. Wymer, Woodland and Brenda Lee Pywcll, Nashville. Spencer Eugene Stewart. Middleville and Julie Ann Starks, Middleville. Dusten Lee Hynes, Hastings and Christina Ann Huntley. Hastings. Shawn George Swinehart, Plainwell and Angelicka Maria Castaneda. Plainwell. Carl Richard Algera. Middleville and Monique Simmone VanPutten. Middleville. Bobby Joseph Buckley. Middleville and Jennifer Nicole Hendricks. Middleville. Anthony Joseph Wolfe. Hastings and Kathleen Alice Kuieck. Hastings. Bruce Ryan Garber. Nashville and Bobbie Joe Welch, Hastings. Thomas James Alvery, Ill. Delton and Christina Nicole Searles, Delton. Martin Lyn Shaneck, Wayland and Tracy June Johnson, Wayland. Adam Charles Schultz, Hastings and Mimi Alice Norman. Marion, IN. Joshua Scott Cappon. Hastings and Jenae Elizabeth Croslhwaite, Delton. Lynn Allen McKelvey, Nashville and Karen Hope Betts. Nashville. Steven Wayne Wiersma, Hastings and Nina Marie Cowham. Middleville. Richard LaRuc Walker. Hastings and Thelma Jeanne Poll, Hastings. Michael Shane Henry. Nashville and Lyndi Jo Huff. Nashville. James Danny Capers. Hastings and Erin Rene Kotesky. Nashville. Peter J. Otto. Bellevue and Sarah Louise Angus. Bellevue. Benjamin Isaac James. Hastings and Bethany Ann Salgat. Pinconning. BOV, Trenton Roger, bom al St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids on April 30.2002 at 3:32 p.m. to Ty and Angie Wattles of Grand Rapids. Weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Michael and Charlotte Anton of Hastings announce the engagement of their son. Philip, to Julie Partridge, daughter of Sharon Partridge of Coffeyville, Kansas. Mr. Anton is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. Ms. Partridge is a >992 grad­ uate of Field Kindley High School (Coffeyville). Both are currently pursuing doctorates at the University of Northern Colorado, Greely. Colorado. The couple plan to marry on June 22, 2002 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Coffeyville. A reception will be held on Sunday. June 30, 2002 from 3-5:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St. in Hastings. The public is welcome. PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. Wc are currently looking for a Part-time Customer Service Representative to join our team. Qualified applicants will have above average keyboard­ ing skills, be detail oriented and possess excellent cus­ TV stolen at Green Street storage facility RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hastings post said one of the Thomappplc Green Street Storage units on M-43 was burgled this past weekend. The incident was reported at 8:48 a.m. May 4. An employee of the person renting the unit reported that the unit's lock had been cut and was left lying on the ground. Police said a television of undetermined value was missing. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT , OBSERVER Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F REWARDS REPORT CRIME J ANNES HEALTH FOODS • ANNES HEALTH FOODS • ANNES HEALTH FOODS Now Carrying CHLQA.N1C. PJLO'DIACE'.!'. 3 Lakewood flew from Eden Foods Mildred Pike to celebrate 99th birthday Fresh Pressed Mildred Pike, formerly of Fine Lake, will celebrate her 99th birthday on Monday. May 13. She will be honored at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. May 25. at the home of her daughter and son-in-law located at 361 E. Hickory Road (Fine Lake). Battle Creek. The family requests there be no gifts. Cards and greetings are appreciated and may be sent to 361 E. Hickory Road. Battle Creek. MI 49017. pasting* Citp Bank PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Part-time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Hastings office. in Apple Cherry lemonade I00X Cemfted 0 Fresh Rut - Ntfurd Beverage - Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer s2.49 DEW Kashi now Good friends Tea Tree or Lauender Cinna-Raisln Crunch Cereal Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F Pure Essential Oil SALE PRICE s3.59 A Crjthy Qu»re! Ct Flakes. I oz. Bonies <*. Ol liquid Soap, Shampoo and Bar Soaps nx cm tarSw SALE PRICE 4.87 6 as r»q. phc* Nl Cranberry new in Concentrate» Capsules * ~ Sait’2.64 Mgtzo _ UOzMShp Slllf5.il * How Foods new From Carter's... * UM C.IC.'K -____ _ relations skills. ’"gj' JUICE SALE PRICE IqtBonte az Apply at the Human Resources Department tomer relations skills. Camille Riley, director of the Volunteer Center of Barry County. Jcdy Bishop. Sharon Herald. Judy Mast of Insight Solu­ tions. Jennifer Richards, program director of the Barry Community Foundation, and Sarah Nichols. “The Kozans have generously agreed to provide space for Career Closet to be housed in their Born Again Home Furnish­ ings ministry, which gives free household items to county people in need.” Gilbert said. Born Again Home Furnishings is lo­ cated at 1105 W. Green St.. Hastings. Consequently, through the Kozans. Ca­ reer Closet and Bom Again Home Furnish­ ings arc separate divisions of the nonprofit organization they established. Freely Given. Inc. “It seems like a perfect match, and the name Freely Given is apropos because that's what Career Closet and Bom Again Home Furnishings arc both about.” Gilbert said of the two ministries. “People freely give their donated items, and we recycle them by giving them away free to those who have verified needs.” After Career Closet’s open house cloth­ ing drive party at FIA, donated clothing (on hangers), shoes (in extremely good condi­ tion) and other accessories may be taken to the Born Again Home Furnishings building six days a week, anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. (Clothing cannot be left at the site when the Career Closet is closed). POLICE BEAT, continued... Bossora, Grtnoid I Raws fastings City Bank esteem and confidence when silting across the desk of a prospective employer.” said Elaine Gilbert. Careci Closet director. “Wc want to do everything we can to assist local folks who need a helping hand to achieve a better quality of life by being able to sup­ port themselves and their families, if they have dependents.” Serving on the Career Closet Board and/or participating in preparations, in ad­ dition to Gilbert, are Julie Wiles. FIA Vol­ unteer Services coordinator. Sandy Kozan. The public is being invited to attend a clothing drive party Thursday. May 16 to help slock the new Career Closet, a non­ profit collaborative community project to provide free interview-appropriate clothing and other services to unemployed and un­ deremployed Barry County men and women. An open house-style event, the party will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the County Family Independence Agency (FIA) conference room. 430 Barfield Drive, in Hastings. Guests arc asked to use the south door. FIA is located near the comer of South M­ 37 Highway, between the Bill Seif Chevro­ let-Buick dealership and the Michigan Sec­ retary of State's Office. Those who plan to attend are being asked to please check their closets and bring an interview-appropriate outfit to donate. Or­ ganizers say it would be greatly appreciated if clothing donations are clean (dry cleaned if appropriate), pressed and presented on hangers. New clothing is welcome, too. Clothing of all sizes is needed, including men’s and women’s suits, like-new blouses and shirts and ties. Since some clients won’t be applying for jobs requiring them to wear suits to interviews, organizers would appreciate donations of nice dress pants and other nice pants like Dockers and khakis for men and dress pants and pant suits for women. Shoes and other accessories also may be donated. All donations to Career Closet arc tax deductible. Monetary donations also will be wel­ come at the open house from those who do not have an outfit to donate at the present time. Donated funds will be used for such things as the purchase of interview clothing for an individual if Career Closet can't pro­ vide a needed size and for operational ex­ penses. Enhancing opportunities is what the new Career Closet is all about. “Proper attire helps to boost needed self­ 100 Capsules Fbrtrfted with Vitmri C CUHail Hgh Ft’ency SALE PRICE ’9.74 ANNE'S HEALTH FOODS • natural food -vitamins -herbs OPEN Moo . Bi 10 ro 6 Sm 10 >o 4 • 104 E Sr^e Sr. Hesnoj, Ml 4Q058 (616) 945-0875 • Prices Good UHille Supplies Last « �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 JlaJze. OdeMa MEWS The local historical society will meet at Lake Manor at 7:30 tonight. The speaker will be Gary Smith, with a program on pho­ tography and anti que cameras. This is the annual meeting, at which time three direc­ tors are to be elected for three-year terms. Dues will be determined for the coming year and summer plans announced. The LOAHS will hold its annual holly­ hock sale Saturday at the Depot/Museum. There will be a limited number of spirea, lilac and Rose of Sharon bushes for sale. There is also to be an exchange of perenni­ al plants with Kay Klein in charge. Lynda Cobb will be the hostess. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, at Lake Manor. Member Mcrilyn Cahoon will be the speaker, relating the history of Boston Township. In conjunction with plans for an upcoming book, a representative will be present from the publishing company to give suggestions for the formal of the picto­ rial aspects of the project. At the conclusion of this meeting, members are invited to adjourn to the Depot/Museum to use the research facilities there. A society member will be present to assist. Also, a member is present on each of the last Saturdays of each month for that purpose whenever the Depot is open for visitors. Sunday is Mothers’ Day! The Ionia County chapter of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will meet May 16. Reservations are to be called to 374-8420 by Saturday of this week. The speaker will be Lakewood retiree Peg Christopher with her program on the county’s rural schools. The village has provided for dumpsters to be on site at the village garage on M-50 May 16-18. Details were included in Village Voice, mailed to each household a few weeks ago. . Arbor Day was held at the beach park Friday, April 26. Village Manager William Yost read the Arbor Day Proclamation to those assembled. There were village employees, council members and a few interested spectators. This year’s tree is to be planted south of the fire bam on First Street. Planting a tree is part of the require­ ment for the village to retain its status as a Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles S. Reigter. Jr. and Vatena J. Reigler (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan, Mortgagee, dated February 19. 1999. and recorded on February 26. 1999 in Liber 1025767 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 25, 2000 in Liber 1047225, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 74/100 dollars ($78,980 7') including interest at 7.000% per ar mum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on June 20. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, md are described as: Beginning al a point on the East line of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, which lies 120 feet South of the East 1/4 post of said Section 32. and running thence West 1.320 teet paraMel with the East-West 1/4 line of sa»d Section to the East 1/8 line thereof , thence North 1,070 feet along said 1/8 line to the waters edge of Middle Lake, thence Easterly along the Southerly shore of said lake to the intersection with the East line of said Section, thence South 1.100 feet more or less to the point of beginning Except Parcel 1 Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 83 feet along toe East 1/8 kne for the true place of beginning; thence continuing North 198 feet along said East 1 /8 Ime; thence East 253 feet par­ allel with the East and west 1/4 Ime of Section 32; thence South 198 feet, thence West 253 feet to the place of beginning, Together with rights of mg. tss and egress in a private easement 66 feet m wia.h across the South side of above described parcel Yw North line of which is coincident with the South line of said parcel. Cartton Township. Barry County, Michigan Also Except Parcel 2 Beginning at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 30 feet along the East 1/8 hne; thence East 318 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 Ino of Section 32; thence South 150 teet thence West 318 feet to the East 1/8 line; thence North 120 feet to the place of beginning, together with rights of ingress and egress m a pnvate easement 66 feet in width across the North side of above desenbed parcel, the South Ime of which is coincident with the North line of said parcel. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod snail be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200217582 Cougars (6/6) I Ann landers Patient rights Sarah. Alissa and Laura Yost help their father, Lake Odessa Village manager Bill Yost, display the new Tree City flag at the conclusion of the Arbor Day obser­ vance. Tree City USA. With help from his three young daughters. Mr. Yost displayed the new flag destined to hang at the Page Memorial Building. Ken and Marilyn Burtch of Wheeler came Sunday morning to visit their daugh­ ter, Pam. and family and attended church first before proceeding to the Sible home on M-43 in Carlton Township. Death came April 18 tc a Woodland native. Roger “Gene” Parrott Sr. of Manchester. Conn. His parents had been George and Edna (Kahilo). He was bom in a house built by his great-grandfather, Jonathan Haight, one of the three original settlers of the township on land granted by President Martin VanBuren. He acquired his first airplane at age 16 (after birth in 1916). After high school he established the Parrott School of Aviation in Kalamazoo. Early in World War II he taught flying to the Army Air Corps in Florida. After a short stint as chief pilot for Consolidated Aircraft, he became the cor­ porate pilot for the Fuller Brush Company. Where he served until the Fuller family sold the firm in 1968. He then formed a NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 10,1996. by Lissa A. Moore, a single woman, now known as Ussa Bnstol. as Mortgagor, to Marnstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on April 16,1996, in Liber 657, Page 261. and a certain mortgage executed on April 10. 1996, by Lissa A. Moore, a single woman, now known as Ussa Bristol, as Mort­ gagor. to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mort­ gagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on April 19. 1996, in Liber 657, Page 577 (collectively the ■Mortgages'), and on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebted­ ness. as defined by the Mortgages, due and un­ paid in the amount of Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Five and 17/100 Dollars ($59,935.17) as of the date of this notice, includ­ ing principal and interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debts, or any part of the debts, secured by the Mortgages, and the powers of sale in the Mort­ gages having become operative by reason oi the defaults. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. May 30, 2002. at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered tor sale and sold to toe highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount ot the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and ex­ penses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan desenbed in the Mortgages as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23; THENCE EAST 351.3 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 00’ EAST 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 00’ WEST 326 1 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF CHARLTON PARK ROAD. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF CHARLTON PARK ROAD THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES: SOUTH 36 DEGREES 15’ EAST. 102.9 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 05’ EAST. 128 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 61 DEGREES 25’ EAST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 15’ EAST 270 FEET TO THE THREAD OF THE LITTLE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY ALONG SAID THREAD OF STREAM TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION 23 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Commonly known as 4750 N. Chartton Park Rd Hastings. Ml 49058. The length of the redemption perod shall be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless detemimed abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 324(a). in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated May 2. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lon L Purkey. Esq Miller. Canfield Paddock and Stone. P.LC 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-23) new company which manufactured and sold cleaning chemicals. He was chairman of the board of this company until his death. Not only was Mr. Parrott a direct descendant of one of Woodland s founders but also of the first settlers of Connecticut and of four colonial governors. He had been married to wife Victoria for 61 years. He is survived by three children. He was preceded in death by his sister Evelyn Burgess. Burial was in Connecticut. City papers listed the obit of Henry Bixler. 88. of Lake Odessa. He had lived in Saranac. Most of his survivors live in Indiana, where he had been bom. His only daughter lives in Comstock Park. The G.R. Press reported the 60th wed­ ding anniversary of Richard and Evelyn Bjork. Mrs. Bjork was bom to a Price cou­ ple. and Wendell (Rocky) Price was her brother. Their children are Ron and Judy Bjork. Terry and Judy Hilley, David and Marge Bjork, Janet Lange, Steven and Janice Nummer. Robert and Cindy Troms and Jerry Kimble. The former Allen/Montague/Buche/ Devine house on N. Fourth is a work in progress. New owners have replaced sever­ al windows and installed sliders in a rear room. Phil McClelland's farm on Martin Road at Vedder Rod is getting a new storage building to supplement a pole bam erected a few years ago. The Poortenga house on Martin Road near Jordan Road is progressing quite rapidly. At Central Church Sunday, workers in the church school for the past year were treated to a fine breakfast prepared by Kim and Dawn Deardorff. Shariene Goodemoot and Earl Strater. Meantime there were sub­ stitute teachers in all the classes. During the morning service Bibles were presented to children who are going into fourth grade. Hymnals were given to singers going into ninth grade. A pink flower was on the altar in honor of Rebecca Lynn, bom Monday to Andrew and Rachael Mitchell of Fifth Avenue. She was transported to Bronson Hospital later that day, bui is progressing nicely and is expected home this week. Jack DeLaney of Lake Pointe Drive died on Friday morning. He and wife Barbara had recently returned home from six weeks in Florida. Because of diabetes, he had foot problems for many months. The Winklers, the Bill Wilsons, the Claude Shellenbargers. and Bill Eckstrom are home from southern stales. Forsythia has faded, but flowering quince bushes are at their best. Some of the flow­ ering trees are gorgeous. The Roger Hamp, the Mark Ketchum and the Don Ferris homes have beautiful flowering trees. Fruit trees are in bloom. Many homes have tulips in full bloom to the point of being ready to drop their petals. Hardy primroses are at their best. Two Seasons Greenhouse has been open for business for the past three weeks. The owners make use of the south lawn for dis­ playing flats in many shades of rainbow colors. The Ionia Sentinel recently pictured the top 20 honor students of the 2002 Lakewood graduating class. The top three girls all attended Woodland Elementary School, pan of the Lakewood system. Village garage sale day is to be Saturday, June 1. Details were given in the Village Voice distributed a few weeks ago. If one registers, he is listed on the map for easy directions to would-be shoppers. The monthly health clinic is to be held at Central UMC on the fourth Wednesday of this month. In a month with five Wednesdays there is often confusion over which week this will happen. Except for major holidays, it is always on the fourth Wednesday. The local historical society has issued invitations to its members and other inter­ ested persons for a dinner to introduce plans for the proposed freight house to be built behind the depot. A similar presenta­ tion has already been made to the village council. When built, it will house the library of the genealogy society, a room for school souvenirs salvaged from the Lake Odessa High School and more. The geneal­ ogy society has pledged S5.000 toward the cost For two years the ICGS has con­ tributed sums representing one dollar for each of its paid members. Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to "No Idiot in Arizona." who said her doc­ tor assumed she was mentally incompetent because she had physical problems. The doctor directed his questions to her son in­ stead of to her. and she was justifiable in­ sulted. However, there may be another side to the story. My 92-year-old mother is in perfect men­ tal health, but she refuses to acknowledge her physical problems. She insists that her daily medication is a “vitamin” and that her asthma is simply a “cough." I now accom­ pany her to every doctor’s appointment in order to know what’s really going on. My mother is also hard of hearing, and the doc­ tor occasionally must address his questions to me because my mother either doesn’t hear him or misunderstands. My 87-year-old father-in-law had the family in an uproar when he said his doctor diagnosed him with a rare kidney disease and cancer. When my husband went along to the next appointment, the doctor in­ formed him that Dad kept requesting exam­ inations when there was absolutely nothing wrong with him. He had neither kidney dis­ ease nor cancer. My husband says he will tag along on future medical appointments in order to keep his father "honest.” For seniors like my mother, admitting to a physical handicap is a sign of weakness. Others, like my father-in-law. crave the at­ tention that illness can bring. Sometimes it is necessary for the doctor to direct his questions to someone who will listen and make sure all instructions are followed properly. - Sue in Illinois. Dear Sue: You have made some valid points, and there are indeed times when it is necessary for the doctor to talk to someone other than the patient. However, unless the doctor has a good reason to direct his ques­ tions to a third party, it is rude and insulting to ignore the patient, no matter how elderly or infirm. Disentangle Dear Ann Landers: I have been in­ volved with a married man for two years. 1 dated "Jerry” when wc were younger, but we broke up. and I married someone else. I am now divorced and seeing Jerry again. I love him, and he says he loves me. Jerry claims he is separated from his wife. However, I do not have his home phone number, nor have I ever been invited to his apartment. He never takes me any­ where his friends or family socialize. Our time together consists of restaurant meals or candlelit dinners at my place. I know this sounds suspicious, but when I stop taking his calls. Jerry panics. He sends me flowers and candy, and begs me lo take him back. I always do. I am certain his marriage is over, yet I am less sure that our relationship is going anywhere. What ap­ proach can I use to solidify this arrange­ ment? - Georgia Peach. Dear Georgia: The only solid arrange­ ment you are going to have is as his “mis­ tress." Either Jerry is lying about his sepa­ ration, or he has no intention of making you part of his life. Regardless, he is still mar­ ried, and you have no business datit c him. Disentangle yourself soonest, and move on. Dog protection Dear Ann Landers: As a single woman living alone, I read with interest the letter from "Single and Safe in Virginia." which listed security measures women can take to protect themselves. May I add one more? Please tell single women to get a dog. I have two beautiful dogs rescued from the animal shelter who protect me every day. They make my life infinitely more fun and save my sanity when 1 am stressed. The time and energy they require is more than made up by their love and loyalty - Animal Lover in Pennsylvania. Dear Animal Lover: Adopting a dog from a shelter not only will save the animal’s life, it will also enhance your own. Thanks for a great suggestion. Right to die Dear Ann Landers: A few months ago. you printed a letter from a veterinarian who questioned putting a dog to sleep. You replied that when a dog was deaf, arthritic, missing all his teeth and urinating all over the house, it wasn’t enjoying live and would appreciate being put out of its misery. I have a 95-year-old mother who is resid­ ing (I can’t call it “living") in a nursing home. Mom is deaf, almost blind, arthritic, missing most of her teeth, incontinent and also in constant pain. Every day she asks me. “Why am I still here? Why don’t I die?” She has pleaded with me to "do something" to put her out of her misery. She is old. sick, and tired of living. Our society helps animals find death with dignity, but not humans. How many elderly, sick, tired old people are “living" when they, too, want to be put out of their misery? These people are emotional, physical and financial drains on family members, and they don’t want to be alive anymore. Why can’t we help them ? - Devoted Daughter in Pennsylvania. Dear Devoted Daughter: I believe that terminally ill people should have the option of dying with dignity and not have extraor­ dinary life-saving measures taken to keep them alive. However, euthanasia is not quite the same. It is fraught with legal and ethical implications, and the debate is likely to go on for decades. Bad marriage Dear Ann Landers: I recently returned from military service in Afghanistan, and since then, my life has been a mess. The problem is my mother-in-law. I have been married to "Diane" for a year. When I went overseas, she moved in with her mother, who lives in another stale. She refuses to move back. Diane’s mom has mental-health problems, which the family acknowledges, but doesn't address. The woman behaves inappropriately and dis­ likes me intensely. Now that I have returned. I would like to reconcile with my w ife, but it seems impos­ sible. I call Diane every night, but her mother refuses to let me talk to her. How can I make our marriage work if my moihcr-m-law refuses to butt out? Any sug­ gestions? - Texas Tom. Dear Tom: The problem is not your mother-in-law. it’s your wife. Why is she still living in another stale? I suggest you pay a visit to Diane in person and ask her to go with you for marriage counseling. If she is serious about salvaging your marriage, she will be willing to do this. If not. seek counseling on your own. and decide what is best for you. I wish you luck. You’ll need it. No Carmen? Dear Ann Landers: My wedding an­ niversary is coming up next month, and as a gift, my father gave me two tickets lo the opera in downtown Manhattan. 1 thought it would make a lovely weekend to take my wife to a nice hotel for dinner and dancing and stay overnight. We could then attend the opera the next day. When I announced my plans lo my wife, she became upset. She said she hates the opera and has no intention of going. I do not understand her attitude. I love the opera, and since I am making an entire weekend of fun for my wife, I don’t think it is a big deal for her to endure a two-hour performance of Bizet’s "Carmen." Part of the problem is she doesn’t like my father and refuses to ac­ cept this gift graciously. Is it wrong for me to expect her to meet me halfway? What should I do? - New York Blues. Dear N.Y.: It’s too bad your wife isn’t willing lo try the opera. Carmen is one of the classics, and she would probably enjoy it. If she is adamant, make other plans for your anniversary, and ask a friend to ac­ company you to the opera. This isn’t worth World War III. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below If you are In active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 1999. and recorded on Jan­ uary 5. 2000 in Document No. 1039830 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars ($134,351.31). including interest at 11.200% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is fiereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land m Section 10 and 11. Town 1 Norfl'. Range 9 West, desenbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11. and run­ ning thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center line of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 902 feet along the center c‘ Cobb Road to the true place of beginning, thence West 1115.4 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 teet par­ allel with the East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 teet parallel with the South Ime of Section 11. to the center line of Cobb Road, thence South 0C degrees 19 mmutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200213991 Raptors (5-30) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 9. 2002 - Pags 9 From TIM€ to TIM€ byJoyce F. Weinbrecht The story of a family in World War n * driving to Lammersdorf. C Company dri­ Jerome J. Van Matre and three of his buddies. We only have last names, (right to left): Jones, Van Matre, Bodley and Hook. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Jerome Jennings VanMatrc was with the 899. Fourth Division as they made their way across Europe. The summer of 1944 found the men of the 899th well established on the continent of Europe. The main Ger­ man defense line seemed to be crumbling all along the western front. On Aug. 5. the 899th along with the 39th Infantry, made an end run to Juvigney with the objective of cutting off a pocket of ene­ my holding up the advance of the 9th Divi­ sion. They pushed across the gap. only to find on the morning of Aug. 6. an enemy armored division with the objective of cut­ ting through to Avaranches. had passed completely through the 39th Infantry. This left our forces with no command, and the command with no troops. Some hectic hours followed with the command making a wild dash to reverse order to get behind our troops. Meanwhile a second platoon and half of the third platoon C. A. at Cherence in Rous­ sel were holding off the enemy infantry and armor. Five enemy tanks were knocked out during the day’s fighting, in repeated attempts of the enemy to break through to the coast. The Reconnaissance Company of our battalion went ahead of the infantry on the 17th of August and made contact with the British Army at Briouxe. After the gap was cleaned out. they had another maintenance check near Le Ferte Mace. Everything seemed to be going well, armored units were meeting little resistance and they started to follow them. It was on to Arpajon just 12 miles of recently taken Paris. Boy. did they ever want to get into that town. The Seine was bridged and they moved on to Tilley, ready to cross that his­ toric river. The crossing of that river was on Aug. 28. Pontoon bridges and tin boats linked together were up for the crossing. All along the way they could see the damage that our Air Force had dealt to the enemy, hindering his transportation, destroying his supplies, making movement in the daylight impossible for him. As they neared the battlefields of WWI (Chateau-Thuern. Bel lea us Woods and oth­ er places), they saw the still, half rotted away, wood woven trenches which marred the land, huge craters, and barren, still for­ eign looking "no man’s land,” wooded hills, creeks and rivers, old pieces of equipment, decayed shoes, rusted bayonets and hel­ mets. only loo well told of the struggles and strife that had been fought there during that war. Combat teams of infantry, tank destroy­ ers and tanks had been formed, moving along at about 60 miles a day and some­ times more, meeting very little resistance at the end of each day. The enemy was defi­ nitely on the run. This didn’t seem possible. Was it some kind of trick of his? On they went. French civilians lined with streets, cheering, waving and throwing flowers, giving wine and cognac to the men. tears streaming down the older folks dteeks. here!” They were glad they liberated the French. They had no incoming motors, or small arms. As they continued up northern France, a task force was formed to help protect the division’s rear. Everything seemed so odd. You could travel for miles and not see another G.I.. or in some towns not even civilians showed their heads. On Sept. 5. 1944. B Company and the 60th infantry were the first into Belgium to begin the liberation of the country. The remainder of the battalion and the division followed. By Sept. 5. they were up to Diant. ready for the Meuse River crossing. All the bridges had been blown. It would be a major operation. It looked as though the Germans were going to make a stand along the opposite bank of the river. The infantry forced a crossing at some points after suf­ fering heavy casualties. Fighting was scat­ tered and not too much trouble. Pan of the battalion, a task force, pushed into Liege. It was on Sept. 13 that A. B. and C com­ panies moved into Germany. A Company ving to Zweilfall and B Company at Rot­ gen. At long last, they were in Germany, but now they had the Siegfried Line. The huge cement blocks, (tank barriers or commonly known as "Dragons Teeth.” blocked the roads. The pill boxes, well camouflaged, covered every avenue of approach, with walls, anywhere from foot to five feet in thickness and steel doors barring the entrances, a defense miles deep through the thick Hungen Forests. They had to stop. There were out on a limb, ahead of the rest of the army, and their supply lines were stretched almost to a breaking point. German soldiers were con­ fused. They didn’t know whose line they were behind. The Americans popped out of the damdest places. They were running into younger and older men than before. A flushing out of areas contained, with Sprigmont. Ayaille, Verviers and Eupen, all Belgium towns, were a memory. They were concentrating mostly around such towns as Zweifall, Rotgen Elsenbom. Vicht. Lam­ mersdorf. and Monschau. Task Force Ticher and Task Force Gourley were activated. Their duties were straightening out the lines, setting up road blocks, taking the remaining pill boxes that were still holding out and keeping contact that was needed at all times. The 899th continued to holding positions most of the month of October in the battle for the Hungen Forest. From what I understand, it was a hell hole that they will never forget - the land mines, the tree bursts, how drrk it would get at night, not knowing when or where the ene­ my would try and infiltrate next. How they had to stay inside their destroyers all the time, never leaving it because of flying shrapnel bounding off the sides. How they would just sit there in among those trees. Picture of J J. Van Matre sitting in a jeep. day after day. The many times it was impos­ sible to get supplies up to the destroyers. In those first few weeks it seemed like they were all alone, until later more outfits started to come into their sector, which cov­ ered roughly 60-mile front. Anti-tank posi­ tions were held throughout and some indi­ rect firing was done by the companies at various times. The weather was getting colder. The rain and fog seemed to add to the gloom of the situation. It was on the 25th of October that they were relieved of the attachment to the 7th Corp and joined the 5th Corp. They were moved out and to the south in the vicinity of Robertville, Belgium. The battalion, less B and C companies remained attached to Combat Team of the 47th Infantry Regi­ ment. not to join up again until Dec. 2. C Company remained in anti-tank positions and also supported the field artillery and became involved in the Nov. 16th offensive. They were in Robertville for a short while, during which time a maintenance check was made. This was the first one mat they had had since the one at Le Ferte, France in August. It was a good setup, but they didn’t stay long. From here they left to occupy anti-tank positions in front and to the east of Ellsenbom. That relief took place and lasted several days, after which they again returned to Robertville. They spent Thanksgiving Day in this town and had the best meal they had eaten since land­ ing on the continent. It was the beginning of December that they moved from this sector, north to the vicinity of Escheweiler. Germany. From east of here, the attack was made to the west bank of the Roer River, just across from Duren. Such towns as Langerwehe. D’hom, Merode. Schlich. Luchem. Obergeich. EchtuHoven, Mariawele Hoven and Konwen fell in their drive to the river. The Germans were throwing heavy con­ centrations of artillery and mortar fire at the advancing elements. The going was rough. They pulled up to the Roer and then the Germans started the winter counter offen­ sive. just south of the part of the area that they had left before coming north. It was the first lime that they had seen any of the German planes for months and they were out in strength. All night long they could hear the drone of their engines. They were dropping paratroopers, not only in the path of their drive, but in rear areas anywhere in the vicinity. Flares lighted the night. Bursts of attack flashed in the sky and still they came over. The breakthrough was gaining momentum. If things continued, it threatened not only our men from being cut off. but the whole northern pan of the western front. Our attack had slopped on the west bank of the Roer. There they sal. exchanging artillery blows with the enemy. It was on Dec. 19. that a relief started to take place in our men’s sector, with our units moving south once more to the north­ ern edge of the Ardennes, in holding posi­ tions. Leaving B Company behind under the command of the 60th Combat Team. Shortly after they moved southward with an armored force, only to be stopped on the road, turned around and sent back lo join the battalion and division once more. Just south of Eupen, here they sat for the next month, holding the front line from any attempted enemy counter attack in that sec­ tor. They had stiff restrictions that were imposed on everyone. It was not safe to wander around, especially if you didn’t know the pass word. The German civilians were stopped, ciiecked and not left wander­ ing around, only to be out on the streets on official business. The "pocket" was contained and the process of elimination began from that sec­ tor. Soon the Germans were withdrawing See TIME to TIME, page 15 Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner A New Name, New Mission New Pledge of Service To You Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. * Every one was happy. "The Americans are Delton Kellogg High School 59th Annual Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 18, 2002 • 6:30 p.m. Honoring the classes of... 1952 • 1977 81 2002 All Delton graduates are invited to attend. 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Adam Reil (3-5) took the loss (6 IP. 5 ER. 6 H. 6 K. 5 BB) Both teams each piled up 16 hits in Game 2. but Kcnowa foiled a Saxon come­ back with five runs in the lop of the seventh lo pull away. Brandon Burke (0-3) look the loss (6 2/3 IP. 4 K. 5 BB). Greenfield continued his hot hitting with three more, along with Reil (RBI). Dustin Bowman (2B. 2 RBI), Brian DeVries (2B). BJ Donnini and Chris Rounds had two hits each, while Aaron Snider (RBI) and Eric Carpenter (RBI) had one apiece. Hastings (5-14. 2-7 in the O-K Gold) played last night at Unity Christian (weather permitting). Thu Saxons travel to Cedar Springs on Friday, to Caledonia on Monday, and return home to host Sparta next Wednesday. May 15. All games begin at 4 p.m. Wayland 4, Hastings 3 The Wildcats survived a pitcher's dual to Hastings' Brian DeVries (13). (Photo by Perry Hardin) take a win from the home team on May 1. The Saxons took a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the third, but Wayland answered in the next inning lo tie it up. It stayed lied until the Wildcats got a run across in the top of the seventh. Hastings got the lying run to second in the bottom of Crunch Time a by Matt Cowall the inning, but couldn't advance further. Aaron Snider (2-2) pitched a solid game (7 IP. 3 ER. 7 H. 2 K. 2 BB). Snider also led the hitters with a two-run single. Adam Reil. BJ Donnini and David Wilson had the other Saxon hits. "Our guys arc frustrated right now.” Hastings coach Marsh Evans said. "We’ve played well enough to win the last two games but wc haven't hit. "We've seen improvement in many ar­ eas. Wc just need lo learn how to w in.” JV Report The Hastings J V baseball team split w ith Kcnowa Hills, w inning 8-4 and losing 4-3. The Saxons broke a 4-4 tie in the fifth and went on lo win Game 1. Justin Pratt pitched a complete game for the win (2 ER. 6 H. 7 K. 2 BB). Caleb Case (RBI) had three hits. Scott Larsen (RBI) and Pratt (2B. 3 RBI) had two each, and Drew Bow­ man (2B). Jake Tulhill and Adam Case (RBI) had one each. Joey Aspinall sacri­ ficed in a run. Larsen pitched well in Game 2 (0 ER. 7 H. 4 K. 3 BB) but the Saxons couldn't pull it out. Bowman. Larsen. Tom Rowse. Pratt. Adam Case and Aspinall had hits in the game. The JV came back twice on May 1 to beat Wayland 9-5. The Sarions worked off a 4-0 deficit lo trail 5-4 entering the last inning, where they mounted a two-out. five-run rally to take the game. Scott Larsen pitched the seventh inning and picked up the win. and Joey Aspinall gave the team six solid innings bc- Hastings’ Aaron Snider (25). (Photo by Perry Hardin) fore that (2 ER. 3 K. 2 BB). Hits came from Larsen. Justin Pratt. Adam Case, Jake Tulhill and Scott Red­ man. Frosh Report Hastings’ freshman baseball team swept a twinbill from Cedar Springs on Tuesday. 15-1 and 5-3. The Saxons racked up 11 hits in Game 1, earning their first double-digit win of the season. Kevin Davis pitched a one-hitter. and hits came from Andy Kelly (3 H. 2B. 2 RBI), Scott Allcrding. (2 H. 3 RBI). Mike Garrett (RBI). Andy Griggs (4 R. RBI). Brandon Johnson (2 H. 2 RBI) and Josh Maurer (2 H. 2B). The frosh fell behind 3-0 in Game 2 be­ fore roaring back for the win. Mike Garrett got the win (4 H. 4 K) and Davis earned the save. Griggs went 3-for-3 with an RBI. Davis was 2-for-2. and the Saxon defense committed only two errors. Soccer raises bar for 2-0 win Hockey Night in Michigan Warning: This is a hockey column. It may contain language unsuitable for people south of the Canadian border. Hockey is known to be highly addictive. It can also cause tooth loss and may be hazardous to octopi. The column starts right here in Hastings on Tuesday night, in the remarkably-scenic back parking lot of J-Ad Graphics. Seriously, take a peck back there some time. There's a beaver pond and everything. I’m leaving the office around sunset, not because my work is done, but because the Wings arc on. It’s playoff time. The Red Wings lead their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal scries against the St. Louis Blues two games to nil. Detroit has been impressive in the friendly con­ fines of Joe Louis Arena, but Game 3 switches to St. Louis, and the Blues are desperate. I dial the game in on my car radio, and just outside of Woodland, Keith Tkachuk blows the roof off the building with a tip-in goal to give the Blues their first lead of the entire scries. 1 -0. (Keith Ta-Ka-Ka who?'. It’s a hockey name. I won’t tell you how to pronounce it. if you don’t know.) Like many others. I’m a somewhat superstitious fan. and when things go south just as I show up. it can feel like it’s my fault. But the Wings tie it only 27 seconds later - which, it turns out, is about as long as Woodland at 35 mph - when Pavel Datsyuk (again, you’re on your own) knocks a pretty pass from Brett Hull into a wide-open net. It’s 1-1. and I go from cursing my windshield to high-fiving the steering wheel. Here wc go. I make it home, and just as 1 get inside, the Wings are on the penalty kill but manu­ facture a short-handed rush, two on one. Hull's shot trickles through the pads of St. Louis goalie Brent Johnson but slides wide, and Hull is (questionably) whistled for hooking on his way back down the ice. The Blues exploit the two-man advantage almost immediately as Tkachuk sneaks a bad-angle shot over a leaning Dominik Hasek. Detroit’s mercurial goalie. I think it’s me. Maybe I should’ve stayed in the car. Despite my presence, the Wings manage to kill off the last minute of the first period and take a break down 2-1. I’m up and on dinner as soon as the horn sounds. No one can afford to be too fussy or too elaborate between periods, and I forego heat. I gobble a conflicting array of cold leftovers — sweet, salty, whatever — crack a cold one for dessert, and settle in for the second period. The game resumes, and Hasek is wandering. No, Do.-ninik, get back in the net... gccz. Hasek’s attempt to clear the puck goes straight over the glass, and that's another penalty on the Wings. Watching Dominik Hasek is nothing short of breathtaking, for better and for worse. The man is a goallending genius, for sure, but he's less like Einstein and more like that flailing piano savant from the movie Shine. He’s his own worst enemy every time he leaves the net. which he insists on doing all the time even though he’s lousy at it. But when he’s on between the pipes, there’s still no one belter. Unfortunately, this is not one of those nights. St. Louis is flopping all over the ice in the second period, and the refs are handing out Academy Awards. The Blues finally cash in on another power play late in the period when Chris “Too Tall for Curling” Prongcr whacks a shot under Hasek’s left arm that dribbles in for a 3-1 lead. The shot bounces into the net slowly enough that I’m able to add a few extra “o’s” lo my “Nooo!” before the lamp lights. It’s 3-1 Blues after two. Between periods, my wife finds this really cool documentary on another channel about the Skeleton Coast in Namibia, a spectacular place we've actually visited. It’s like the world’s biggest beach, where the vast, drifting Namib Desert spills into the Atlantic Ocean. Currents from Antarctica keep the ocean icy cold, and the hot sun creates dense, surreal fog banks that spread out among the world's tallest dunes. Animals as big as ele­ phants somehow survive here, but are hardly ever seen, almost magically disappearing into the desert. It s a serious distraction, and I miss the beginning of the third period. I switch back in time to sec Tkachuk complete his hat trick and give the Blues a distressing 4-1 lead. I really think it's me. St. Louis is such a clueless hockey town that the “fans” don’t realize Tkachuk has a hat trick until it s announced over the PA. By then, the game has resumed, and the as­ sembled rabble forces a stoppage of play with a pitifully-late barrage of hats. Hey. St. Louie. Canada called. It wants its game back. Out of general disgust. I keep clicking back to the desert. When I return, the Wings arc on a power play, and Coach-of-Coaches Scotty Bowman is using his timeout to rest his lop guns. This is Detroit s chance lo make a game of it. and the Blues make it easier with another penalty, giving the Wings a brief 5-on-3 opportunity. The 5-OC-3 too brief, and so is the Wings’ chance to make a game of it. St. Louis forward Pavel Demitra (sound it out) steps out of the penalty box and into a perfect pass for a short-handed breakaway. He beats Hasek low for the fifth goal on 16 shots against the Dominalor. It s me. Definitely. Hasek takes a scat on the bench and I take up residence in the Namib. The Blues add another against backup nctmindcr Manny Lcgacc (it’s French) and stay in the series with a 6-1 w in. Such is the NHL playoffs. The Wings w ill be back, and so will I. See you next week. Hastings’ Liz Nida. The Hastings varsity soccer team broke a few bad habits with Tuesday’s 2-0 win at Kcnowa Hills. Most obviously, the Lady Szxons re­ turned to the win column after four straight losses. But most significantly. Hastings found a way to play above and beyond a ’csscr team. “We have a bad habit of playing to the level of our competition,’’ Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said. “Wc play great against good teams, but wc kind of fall asleep against teams that aren't as good. “We need to develop that killer instinct, and (against Kcnowa), we wanted it more and played above the competition. Wc really dominated the game.” Erin Bradley scored one goal and Debby Stevens had a goal and an assist for Hast­ ings (4-6-1. 2-5 in the O-K Gold). The Saxons travel to Cedar Springs to­ day for a 4 p.m. game, then host Comstock on Friday at 4 p.m. The O-K Gold Confer- The Saxon soccer team celebrated Parent’s Night last Thursday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) cncc Tournament begins on Tuesday, with pairings to be announced this weekend. Wayland 3, Hastings 2 (OT) This was a tough one to swallow for the Saxons on Parent’s Night May 2 in Hast­ ings, as they out-shot the Wildcats 18-6 but couldn't pull out the win. Molly Benningfield and Jami Shilling scored for Hastings off assists from Erin Bradley and Erin Fish, but the Wildcats tied it up to force the extra session. A Way­ land free kick found its way inside an un­ marked Saxon post to win it. JV Report The Saxon JV girls’ soccer team de­ feated Wayland 1-0 on May 2. handing the Wildcats their first loss of the season. Hastings played a magnificent defensive game, with the lone goal coming from Kristin Williams. Keeper Erin Hcmcrling helped preserve the win with a crucial stop on a breakaway chance. Kayla Arnie and Kclccy Howell played strong on defense, and Kerri Wills and Allison Cooney con­ trolled the middle. The JV plays Middleville today and hosts Comstock on Friday night. Northeastern meets MSU eager Northeastern Elementary teacher Tim Newsted (left) welcomes MSU basketball player Mat Ishbia to town last week. Tim Newsted loves sports. For instance, the fourth-grade teacher at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings plays rec basketball and coaches track at the mid­ dle school. Hu also likes to spread his enthusiasm for athletics lo his students in unique ways, as he did earlier this year with a trip to Michigan Statu to see two-time Big Ten Diver of the Year Carly Wcidcn. one of his former students. Last week. Newsted was at it again, only this time. MSU came to him. Northeastern welcomed Mat Ishbia. a senior reserve guard from MSU’s men's basketball team, who wanted to meet Newsted's class after exchanging letters with the kids for the last few months. Newsted went to an MSU game last Thanksgiving weekend with his son Mi­ chael and got the chance to meet some Spartan players. They struck up a conversa­ tion with Ishbia, and Newsted wound up with a willing and personable pen pal for his class. Ishbia. 22, was a fan-favorite at MSU be­ cause of those same qualities. As a walk-on out of Birmingham Scaholm, he earned three varsity letters. Most of Ishbia’s playing time came on mop-up duty at the end of games, but the team was so successful, the vast majority of those games were big Spartan wins. His presence on the floor became practically synonymous with a victory, and MSU fans responded in kind, cheering his every move. Ishbia also excels in the classroom, earn­ ing Academic All-Big Ten honors as a Business major. He enjoys visiting schools, and his willingness to do so puls him in high demand. “If I can fit it into my schedule. I’ll do it," Ishbia said. “The kids usuJIy have a good time, and I do. too." With his playing days over. Ishbia wants to pursue a career in coaching, and he’ll get a golden start next season as an assistant to Tom Izzo at MSU. To stick with the team in that capacity, Ishbia will have to remain enrolled as a student. He is on track to graduate in December, but may draw out his schedule in order to stay on board for the entire season. Ishbia had a 30-minute question-and-answer session with Newsted’s class before See MSU CAGER, cont. page !2 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 - Page 11 Panther track teams in the hunt for KVA titles The Delton-Kellogg varsity track teams cruised to wins over Parchment on Mon­ day, keeping both of them at or near the top of the Kalamazoo Valley Association standings. The Panther girls (6-1, 4-0 in the KVA) beat Parchment 92-32. setting up last night’s showdown at Kalamazoo Christian (results were unavailable by press time). A win over the conference co-favorites would put Delton in the KVA driver's seat, a posi­ tion many observers thought was still a year away at the beginning of this season. “This is a really young team," Lelton girls’ coach Jim Gibson said of his squad. “Our top three scorers are a sophomore and two freshmen, so we still have a lot to look forward to.” But in the here and now. the young guns have blended into a deep roster that has the rest of the KVA on the run. Contributions have come from throughout the lineup all season long, with 23 of 33 team members on pace to earn varsity letters, a testimony to their commitment to the team concept. “Wc stress program as well as season, and all of our athletes arc important to our success," Gibson said before the season be­ gan. “I feel we’ve had the success wc’vc had because of the whole team buying in.” That success continued against Parch­ ment. First- place finishers: Tara Shoup in the pole vaul» (6-6); Shanna Tamminga in the high jump (4-10); Angie Booth in the shot put (29-9); Alex Alaniz in the long jump (14-2 1/2); Lauren Cooper in the 1600 (5:56.36); Kortni Matteson in the 400 (1:06.66); Monique Hoyle in the 800 (2:35.61): and Samantha Cary in the discus (79-0). A sweep of the relays included the 3200 (Natasha Tamminga. Johanna Lungren, Heather Dybalski. Hoyle in 13:25.85), the 800 (Matteson. Jessi Sinclair, Katie Par­ menter, S. Tamminga in 2:00.52), the 400 (Sinclair, Parmenter. Alaniz, Christina Charron in 1:00.95) and the 1600 (Kristen Wilfingcr. Melissa Sage. Hoyle, Matteson in 5:1133). Second-place finishers: Suzic Wilhelms in the shot put (23-9 1/2); S. Tamminga in the long jump (14-2) and 200 (27.66); Al­ aniz in the 1(X) hurdles (18.01) and 300 hurdles (54.97): Katie Johncock in the 1600 (just behind Cooper in 5:56.63); Wflfmgcr in the 400 (1:20.10); and Booth in the dis­ cus (75-1). Third-place finishers: Parmenter in the high jump (4-6); Cary in the shot put (23­ 7); Dybalski in the long jump (9-2); Lun­ gren in the 100 hurdles (18.90) and 300 hurdles (55.07); Charron in the 100 dash (13.80); Sinclair in the 200 (30.62); and Wilhelms in the discus (68-2). The boys (4-2,3-1 in the KVA) took it to Parchment 98-34 on the strength of 13 top finishes. First-place finishers: Jason Erb in the 110 hurdles (17.34) and pole vault (12-6); Min Ho Lee in the long jump (19-5 1/2); Jamie Springer in the shot put (41-7); Kyle Williams in the 1600 (4:42.26) and 800 (2:01.00); Kris Oglcsbec in the 400 (53.58) and 200 (23.97); Jeff Erb in the 300 hurdles (43.26); and Bill Roberts in the 3200 (10:44.06). Relay wins included the 3200 (Evan Williams. Roberts, John Erickson. K. Wil­ liams. 9:2730), the 400 (Jason Erb. Juan Nieto. Tony Johnson. Jeff Erb, 46.89) and the 1600 (E. Williams. Clay Drewyor, Dan Schwartzcr. Johnsen. 335.70). Second-place finishes: Brandon Lester in the 110 hurdles (17.61); Oglcsbec in the 100 (11.67); Josh Barnes in the high jump (5-3); CJ Hasman in the 1600 (5:20.12); Drewyor in the 300 hurdles (45.85); Der­ rick Hammond in the pole vault (12-0); and Evan Williams in the 800 (2:15.15). Third-place finishes: Springer in the dis­ cus (110-9); Drewyor in the 110 hurdles (18.70); Jake Young in the long jump (17­ 0) and 400 (57.15); Jeff Erb in the 100 (11.87); Ron Barringer in the high jump (5­ 0); Kabel in the shot put (39-4); Jason Erb in the 300 hurdles (46.98); Adam Rouse in the pole vault (8-0); Ron Gale in the 800 (2:23.88); Nieto in the 200 (24.66); and Tom Sigler in the 3200 (12:00.20). The Delton varsity track teams host Plainwell on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Their last dual meet of the season is on Monday at KVA-foc Hackett, and the Panthers host Regionals next Friday, May 17. beginning at 1 p.m. The conference championship meet is at Parchment on May 21. Panthers 1st, 3rd at Pennfield Relays The Delton boys won the Pennfield Re- We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! J-Ad Graphics 'The Colorful Printers' North of Hastings on M-43 lays and the girls placed third last Friday. The boys compiled 92 points to top the five-team field, beating out runner-up Pennfield by four points. The girls were third out of six teams with 68 points, be­ hind Otsego (106) and Harper Creek (80). First places came in the pole vault relay (Derrick Hammond and Jason Erb. 21-0). the coed shuttle hurdles (Alex Alaniz. Ja­ son Erb. Johanna Lungren. Jeff Erb. 1:07.35) and the coed distance medley (Jake Young. Katie Johncock, Kyle Wil­ liams, Monique Hoyle, 16:27.05). Second-place finishers for the boys: Dis­ cus (Jamie Springer and Todd Champion), shot put (Springer and Mike Kabel) and the distance medley (Evan Williams. Clay Drewyor, Dan Schwartzcr. Kyle Williams). Delton blows through Galesburg Both Panther track teams overwhelmed Galesburg-Augusta on May 1, with the girls winning 119-12 and the boys losing only three places to win 131-5. The Delton girls took first in 15 of 16 events: Kristin Wilfinger in the discus (82­ 8) and 100 dash (14.40); Shanna Tamminga in the high jump (4-8), Ion* jump (13-2) and 200 dash.(31.45): Johanna Lungren in the 100 hurdles (18.84) and 300 hurdles (55.46); Katie Johncock in the 1600 (6:32.03); Kortni Matteson in the 400 (1:13.37); Monique Hoyle in the 800 (2:42.61); and Lauren Cooper in the 3200 (12:39.96). They also swept the relays, winning the 3200 (Heather Dybalski. Missy Sage, Ni­ cole Clevcn, Nicole Kotrba in 15:04.71), the 800 (Kotrba, Jessi Sinclair. Katie Par­ menter, Tamminga in 2:38.41), the 400 (Kotrba. Alex Alaniz, Parmenter. Christina Charron in 5939) and the 1600 (Parmenter, Matteson, Hoyle, Wilfinger in 5:20.96). Second-place finishers: Wilfingcr in the shot put (24-6 1/2): Parmenter in the high jump (4-6); Alaniz in the long jump (Il­ li); Ashley King in the 100 hurdles (18.96) and 300 hurdles (1:05.27); Samantha Cary in the 100 dash (14.59); Lungren in the 1600 (6:38.01); Clcvcn in the 400 (1:18.14); Johncock in the 800 (3:04.08); and Sinclair in the 200 (31.26). Third-place finishers: Suzic Wilhelms in the discus (69-11) and shot put (24-1 1/2); Andrea Broomly in the 1600 (6:52.01); Sage in the 400 (1:22.16); and Amanda Vandcrplocgh in the 800 (4:22.98). The Delton boys wen every single event and limited G-A to only one second-place and two third-place finishes. First-place finishers for the boys: Jamie Springer in the discus (111-8) and shot pul (42-7): Josh Barnes in the high jump (5-2); Min Ho Lee in the long jump (17-11 1/2): Jason Erb in the 110 hurdles (16.67); Kris Oglcsbec in the 100 (11.57). 400 (54.01) and 200 (24.36); Bill Roberts in the 1600 (5:15.67), Jeff Erb in the 300 hurdles (44.22); Evan Williams in the 800 (2:25.63); and Kvlc Williams in the 3200 (10:11.89). Their relay sweep included wins in the 3200 (E. Williams, Roberts. John Erickson. K. Williams in 9:36.75). the 800 (Jeff Erb. Juan Nieto. Tony Johnson. Oglcsbec in 1:41.24), the 400 (Jason Erb. Jeff Erb. Ni­ eto. Johnson in 47.56) and the 1600 (Wil­ liams. Clay Drewyor. Jake Young. Johnson in 3:57.43). Second-place finishers: Todd Champion in the discus (98-2): Mike Kabel in the shot put (39-1); Young in the high jump (5-0) and long jump (16-9); Brandon Lester in the 110 hurdles (18.91): Jeff Erb in the 100 (11.75); Erickson in the 16(X) (5:22.08); Drewyor in the 300 hurdles (45.65); Ron Gale in the 800 (2:22.82); Nieto in the 200 (24.41); and Tom Sigler in the 3200 (11:54.90). Third-place finishers: Champion in the shot put (39-0); Dan Schwarzer in the long jump (15-4); D’ewyor in the 110 hurdles (19.24); Jason Erb in the 100 dash (12.02) and 300 hurdles (46.93); CJ Hasman in the 1600 (5:25.43) and 800 (2:24.24); Johnson in the 400 (56.08); and Lee and Schwarzer in the 200 (tied at 24.99). Giris double-up Paw Paw The Delton girls' track team had Paw Paw seeing double after a 91-45 win on April 29. Delton and Paw Paw were two of the preseason favorites in the KVA and ex­ pected a close meet, but the young Panthers carried the day rather easily, winning 14 of the 17 events. First-place finishers for Delton: Shanna Tamminga in the high jump (4-10), long jump (14-8 1/2) and 200 (28.83): Angie Booth in the shot put (29-3) and discus (85­ 6); Alex Alaniz in the 100 hurdles (18.53); Monique Hoyle in the 1600 (5:49.82) and 800 (2:42.57); Kortni Matteson in the 400 (1:0632); Johanna Lungren in the 300 hur­ dles (54.00); and Lauren Cooper in the 3200(13:01.23). Relay wins came in the 800 (Nicole Ko­ trba, Jessi Sinclair, Katie Parmenter, Tam­ minga in 2:0030), the 400 (Kotrba. Alaniz. Sam Cary, Parmenter in 57.77) and the 1600 (Parmenter. Kristen WilLr’ger, Matte­ son. Hoyle in 4:33.66). Second-place finishers: Parmenter in the high jump (4-8): Lungren in the 100 hur­ dles (20.49); Matteson in the 100 (14.21); and Alaniz in the long jump (13-6 3/4) and 300 hurdles (56.38). Third-place finishers: Cary in the shot put (24-5 1/2): Ashley King in the 100 hur­ dles (22.44); Wilfinger in the 100 (14.50). 400 (1:07.13) and discus (71-8 1/2): and Sinclair in the 200 (31.55). Paw Paw tips Delton in 2 OTs A game like this shouldn't end like it did. Paw Paw laid some heartbreak on the Panthers Monday, capping a 2-1 varsity girls’ soccer win in the second overtime at Delton with a penalty kick. A bad bounce in the Delton box drew a whistle for a inadvertent hand-ball, and Paw Paw’s Andrea Silent converted the freebie to end the struggle. Claire Dulinc scored Paw Paw’s other goal. Casey Peavcy scored for Delton, and Shannah Fisher was credited with the as­ sist. JV Report The Delton JV soccer team improved to 4-0 with a 1-0 win over Paw Paw on Mon­ day. Forward Nikki Bechtel accounted for the game's only score with six minutes re­ maining in the first half. The JV hasn’t allowed a goal so far this season, thanks to the play of a smothering defense and goalie Rachel Molesworth. who recorded her fourth shutout. Delton's Ashley Chilton (2) and Whitney Knollenberg (6) charge up field earlier this season against Maple Valley. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) HASTINGS AYSO Open registration for boys & girls Ages 8 through high school TARGET Per Diem Pay For Experienced Solo*. Teem* and Trainer* Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c EXPERKNCED DRIVERS OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS ■ COVENANT TRANSPORT t-888-MORF PAY (1-888-667 3729) SOCCER May 18 at Fish Hatchery Park 9:00-3:00 for fall & spring seasons Cost: $50 If unable to be there on May 18, call Teri Weeks at 948-2888 LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION A good walk spollad?; Nah...Tuesday was a fine day for golf as Hastings' Hilary Hutchins and the Saxons took on Kenowa Hills at the Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Community Education and Recreation Center Outing NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUHTIES OF HARRY AHD ALLEGAH, MICHIGAN When: Saturday, May 19th Where: Riverbend Coif Course Time: 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Format: 9 Role 4-Person Scramble Cost $13.00 per person walking $20.00 per person with cart Registration: Call 909-0000 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular school election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 10. 2002. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002, IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002. PER­ SONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 2002, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk s office. Persons planning to register with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 9. 2002 Crusaders stop Saxon track Hastings’ Erin Dahn. in 55.64. Lisa Noteboom took second in the high jump (4-6) and long jump (14-1 1/2). as did Clevenger in the 16<>0 (6:21.43) and Stepanic Buck in the 800 (2:51.16). Finishing third were Westfall in the 100 (14.52). Lydy in the 300 hurdles (52.96) and long jump (13-3 1/2). Erin Dahn in the 400 (1:08.76). Emily Hoke in the 800 (2:55.33) and Bccktel in the 200 (29.97). “Our lack of team depth has really hurt us and injuries have complicated our depth problems even further." girls’ coach Fred Hutchinson said. “Niki Noteboom and Erin Dahn were both used in a limited fashion today because of injuries. That hurts our chances as a team because they are both big contributors to many of our running events. "The rest of the girls, however, arc giv­ ing great efforts and I'm proud of them for that. We are looking forward to the upcom­ ing conference and regional meets because we know those are golden opportunities for personal bests and big improvements.” Hastings ran a make-up meet last night against Wyoming Park. Kcnowa Hills hosts the O-K Gold Conference meet next week, with prelims on Monday at 4 p.m. and fi­ nals on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Regionals arc next Friday and Saturday. May 16 and 17. Unity Christian swept the visiting Saxon track teams on a cold and blustery May 2, beating the boys 85-51 and the girls 82-53. Bruce Carpenter (18-4 1/4) and Joe Ar­ ens (17-9) went 1-2 in the long jump for the boys. Zac Fulmer (40-1/2), Chris Donalds (37-0) and Ricky Volosky (36-1 1/2) swept the shot put, and Donalds (133-1) and John Bowling (123-4) took the top two spots in the discus. Paul Downing finished first in the pole vault (10-6), Craig Lauric won the 110 hur­ dles (17.27) and Arens captured first in the high jump (5-8). Downing placed second in the 100 dash (12.01), as did Carpenter in the 200 (24.89). Taking thirds for the Saxons were Joel Gibbons in the 1600 (5:15.58) and 800 (2:22.07), Matt Hoffman in the :90 (1:00.00), Laurie in the 300 hurdles (45.90) and Brian Doozan in the 3200 (11:32.59). For the girls. Niki Notcboom won the high jump (4-8) and the 100 dash (13.75), Ashley DcLinc won the shot pul (30-7 1/4) and the discus (93-11). Kristin Lydy won the 100 hurdles (J7.74). and Sarah Cleven­ ger won the 3200 (11:02.97). The 400 relay of Mandi Bccktel, Lisa Noteboom. Brenda Westfall and Lydy won Hastings’ Joe Arens. MSU CAGER Continued from page 10 heading to a school-wide assembly in the gym. He squared off with Newsted and Hastings High School varsity basketball coach Don Schils in a couple of games of “Horse,” much to the delight of the stu­ dents. and then returned to Newstcd’s classroom for cupcakes and autographs. They capped off the visit with a huge bas­ ketball game on the playground at recess. “Not many guys would take the time to do something like this," Newsted said of Ishbia. “He has such a rapport with people. I can sec him becoming a good coach someday." The following members of the Hastings Wrestling Club recently faired well at area tournaments: Placing at Delton were Kyle Snider (third). Matt Watson (third). Chase Huis­ man (third), Steve Case (second). Matt Donnini (second) and Sy Overmire (sec­ ond). Placing at Charlotte were Austin Endsley (second), Steve Case (first,, Jeremy Red­ man (third) and Mitch Gahan (third). Hastings' Miles Warren (left) and Joel Gibbons. Barry County is requesting itemized bids for parking lot crack filling, repair, sealcoating and line marking at specified county lots. Terry Cappon Cappon * Oil 1601 M-37 Hwy Hastings • (616) 945-3354 Specifications can be obtained at the County Administration office, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Bids must be submitted in complete original form, clearly marked “BID­ PARKING LOT REPAIR" by mail or messenger and must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2002. Bob Goldswonhy Goldsworthy's Towing 8912 Bedford Rd Dowteng • (616) 721-8888 Netl Wilder WHdsrs Auto Service 818 E Clinton Hasting • (616) 948-2192 QA|(|n YMCA NEWS Baseball/Softball Youth Umpiring The YMCA is now accepting applica­ tions for anyone interested in umpiring third- and fourth-grade baseball and soft­ ball games this spring and early summer. Umpires will be paid $10 per game officiat­ ed. Those interested should come to the YMCA office. 234 E. State. Hastings and complete an application. Those hired will be required to attend a training seminar held in the evening in a couple of weeks. For more information, call the YMCA. 945-4574. The YMCA is also accepting applications for Back Yard Learn to Swim Instructors and Male Camp Counselors. The minimum age for both positions is 18 years old. Swim Instructors must have lifeguard certifica­ tion. Those interested should come to the YMCA office, 234 E. State St., Hastings and complete an application. Those hired will be required to attend a training orienta­ tion held in the evening at the end of May. For more information, call the YMCA, 945-4574. Tuesday Trios 'Final Standings' Cook Jackson 74.5-53.5; Trouble 74.5­ 53.5; Kenny Lee Builders 72.5-55.5; Need Help 69-59; CBBC 68-60; Seebers Auto Body 65-63: Shirley's Chuckwagon 62-66; 3 Blind Mice 55.5-72.5; 3 Fates 52-76; Hastings Bowl 47-81. High Games and Series - P. Ramey 190; R. Brummel 165; V. Green 177; B. Hayes 181-506; C. Thayer 161; T. Redman 163; D. James 150; S. Zalewski 178-504; S. Reid 184-5'JO; M. Sears 164; R. Miller 172; A. Kean 181; S. Vandenburg 196-550; J. Conger 238-578; G. Kienutskie 164; J. Rice 169; B. Vugteveen 162; JJ Phillips 157; D. Seeber 181. Bowlerettes 'Final Standings' Hecker Agency 78.5-49.5; Hamilton Excavating 71-57; Bennett Industries 66­ 62; Kent Oil & Propane 62-66; Railroad Street Mill 59.5-68.5; Carlton Center Bulldozing 47-81. Good Games and Series - C Hurless 18-496; S. Drake 166; K. Doster 148-370; N. Bechtel 172-473; E. Ulrich 168-470; N. Goggins 148; B. Blakley 203-497; J. Pettengill 171-439; N. Ulrich 170-420; L. Elliston 193-520; B. Maker 179-442; K. Eberly 176-453; D. Snyder 186-535; B. Scobey 192-503; N. Potter 169-468; J. Hamilton 191. Keep up with your LOCAL team in your LOCAL newspaper. The Hastings BANNER! HASTINGS QUICK LUBE 815 W. State Street Across from K-Mart Ph. 948-9542 Ths Intellifeirt oil. TRANNY FLUSH $5995 DIFFERENTIAL FLUSH $1495 ■ Plus tax Get Your Car Serviced and Wash in About 15 Minutes Plus tax TteMtiliteatoil. RADIATOR FLUSH' $3995 OH AND FILTER CHANGE Pl.us tax Also Get a Rebate from Quaker State with the Purchase of Quaker State Oil Plus tax Th^ .1 For the best color film processing around see the experts at... Fast & Friendly Service . .......... Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 - Page 13 PDR program soon to be completed by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Land Partnership, a task force developing criteria for a Pur­ chase of Development Rights (PDR) pro­ gram, met Tuesday. May 7, to condense feedback from the public gathered in March during three town meetings. The group is now preparing to bring the information to county officials. Barry County officials have led in a statewide movement to preserve farm land, by supporting drafting a PDR program in the past year. Developing aspects of a proposed pro­ gram, and passing a PDR ordinance would allow the county to take advantage of state funding if and when it becomes available. The land partnership was authorized about a year ago by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to develop a pro­ gram proposal. The partnership was charged with deter­ mining criteria for qualifying applications to be made in the future by farmers for Pur­ chase of Development Rights, which would preserve farms. The partnership also would determine which areas were most suitable for residen­ tial growth. Just one kind of preservation, a farm pur­ chase of development rights program, is be­ ing considered by the land partnership, but other areas of concern could use many of the tools discovered by the group. The simplified definition of PDRs, used by the Rural Partners of Michigan, (for­ merly the Rural Development Council of Michigan) is as follows: The method designs a means of compen­ sating fanners for accepting a deed restric­ tion on their land that limits future develop­ ment of their land, based on the difference between what it could be sold for on the open market with no restrictions and what it can be sold for once an easement is placed on the land. An agricultural conservation casement is placed on the land protecting ag use. The goal is to create blocks of protected farm land, helping to create a long term business environment for agriculture. After meeting regularly lo draft the PDR program proposal, the Barry County Land Partnership look parts of the plan to the public at three areas of the county in sepa­ rate town meetings in March. Dennis Pennington, ag agent with the MSU Cooperative Extension Service, said around 135 people attended to comment. This included public officials, township of­ ficials, farmers and land owners who would like to keep their land in agriculture, even if they will no longer farm Pennington said that about 75 percent of those who attended were land owners. He said the general opinion was that peo­ ple would like to keep some land in tradi­ tional farming through preservation. Al­ most everyone favored developing a PDR program, he said. Most were interested in knowing what the program might pay for a permanent casement in agriculture and how much the land would be worth after placed in an easement. Members of the Barry County Land Part­ nership met to evaluate the public commen­ tary. In summary : • Some comments against the proposal as outlined had to do with its design, such as the way points would be given for a given farm or location. • Farmers wanted changes in the ap­ praisal methods of farm parcels, in the plan as conceived. They felt the final value placed on farm land was too high. A farm needs to generate money to pay for a par­ cel. and if the amount was too high, the land could end up not being used for active agriculture. Jan McKeough said the state increased the minimum assessment value of open land: non tillable, wetlands, and woodlots to $2,000 per acre, an increase over a previ­ ous average. Tillable farmland supposedly would be assessed lower, at SI.200 per acre. How­ ever. Jim Fish said that if a farm included any nonlillable land, wetland or woodlots, the entire parcel was being assessed at the $2,000 minimum. Tom Guthrie said that if someone bought land at more than $700 per acre, they could not afford to pay for the purchase at todays production rates, athough a large farm usu­ ally has a better cash flow a farm of 100 acres which is paid for can manage in some cases. However, the job of the committee is to evaluate the land's value. One concern was over placing the land in See PDR, continued page 19 NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FHe No. 2002-023382-DE Estate of Paul A Treadwell, deceased TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Paul A Treadwell, who lived at 5244 E. Lacey Road. Dowung. Michigan died 12-20-2001. Credrtors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Gloria Treadwell, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ ss, tetrve. or lo both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Sts 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the namediproposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice 5-6-2002 Vem J Steffel. Jr. (P25218) 332 E. Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 616/962-3545 Gloria Treadwell 5244 E. Lacey Road Dowiing. Ml 49050 616/758-3603 (5/9) NQI1GEQEMORTGAGE EQREGLQSUBE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by WALLACE' TOWNSEND and KAY TOWNSEND, husband and wife, of 1401 East Yankee Springs Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of toe State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan 4950T dated October 20. 2000. and recorded on October 30. 2000, in Docket 1051344 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon w'ach then is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Forty Nine Thousand Sa Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars and Forty Cents ($49,669.40) and no suit or proceed­ ings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute >n such case made and provided, on May 30, 2002 al 1 00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, al public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sate, including attorneys fees allowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County and which are desenbed as follows: East 20 rods of West 50 rods of the South 1/4 of *he Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, except beginning at the Northwest comer trad a being East 20 rods of the West 50 rods of the South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West; thence South 89 degrees 37 38‘ East 329.72 feet along the North line of said Tract A; thence Southerly 245 feet along East line of said Tract A; thence North 89 degrees 27'38' West 155 feet, thence South 45 degrees 0T12’ West 140 7 feet thence South 210 feet parallel with West Ime of said Tract A; to Eist-West 1/4 bne of said Section 23; thence Wester y 75 feet along said 1/4 hna; thence North 654.95 feet along West hne of said Tract A to point of beginning. Together with an easement 30 feet in width for ingress arid egress containing an existing bituminous driveway there­ to. and subject to and together with a non-exdu*ve easement tor ingress and egress to Yankee Springs Road via bituminous dnveway serving the entire South 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Item #08-16-301-100 which Iws an address of 1401 East Yankee Springs Road. Mtodtevtite. Michigan 49333 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sate. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: Apnl 9. 2002 Drafted by: Wilham M. Azkout (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W.. Ste 111-A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (5/16) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William Courtright Sr. and Patience Courtnght. husband and wile, to First Finance, mortgagee, dated December 3. 1997 and recorded December 9. 1997 in Document #1005083. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 8.1997 and record­ ed on June 19. 1998 in Document #1013776, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Eight and 36/100 Dollars ($58,658.36) including interest at the rate of 12.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Mirhigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 16. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Bellevue. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, described as: Begmning in the West line of Section 28 at a point 458 feet South of the Northwest corner of the South 50 acres of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 28; thence South on the West Section line 140 feet; South B8 degrees 30 min­ utes East 623 54 feet to the center of the high­ way; Northerly in the highway 141.12 feet; North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 621.30 teet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tfie date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: April 11. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A.. as Custodian or Trustee. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 209.1268 (5/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Christine Smith (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 24, 2001. and record­ ed on January 26. 2001 in Instrument #1054278 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortage Loan Trust 2001-8. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2001­ B. without recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated January 2, 2002, which was recorded on March 11. 2002. in Instrument *10763’8, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 25/100 dollars ($98,912.25). including interest at 10.550% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on May 23. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF BELLE­ VUE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Described as: Commencing 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links West of the Northeast Comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22; Ther.ce West 10 Reds and 8 1/10 Links: Thence South 12 Rods 16 2/10 Links; Thence East 10 Rods 8 1/10 Links; Thence North to the place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 11,2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200133421 Gators (5/9) NOTICE OF APPEAL Made to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Prairieville Township To Whom It May Concern: The Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals is being scheduled for a hearing on May 14. 2002, at 7:00 pjn.. at the Praineville Township Hal. 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046 Additionally, written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning this matter by Prairieville Township Clerk at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular busi­ ness hours up to the date of the heanng and may be further received by toe Zoning Board of Appeals at the hearing. The Zoning Board of Appeals will give consideration to your comments when making their decision. 1. This request concerns property owned by William & Tammy Kriekard. 15555 Dogwood Dr . Portage. Ml 49024 Property address is Island *4 (Poplar Island) Pine Lake *2 (Parcel No.: 12-270-004-00) The applicant is requesting setback variance to allow the construction of an approximate­ ly 21' tan Lighthouse 'Accessory building to be located approximately 20' from the shore on Island *4 (Poplar Island) m Pine Lake *2. Parcel *12-270-004-00. The properly in question is zoned 'A' Agriculture which would require Front Yard setback of 50' 2. This request concerns property located at 7011 South Shore Drive. Delton. Ml 49C46. Property *012-390-002-00 The applicant. Robert J. Demer, 3347 Troon Court. Portage. Ml 49024. is requesting an interpretation of the Prairieville Zoning ordinance as to the following: (1) Whether an accessory building may be placed on a property zoned R-2 without the pres­ ence of a main structure. (2) Whether a vanance ts required for the structure located at 7011 South Shore Dnve. Delton. Mi 49046 The property in question is zoned 'R-2" Medium Density Residential Parcel #012-390-00200. Prairieville Township win provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed malenal being considered at the heanng, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Mark A. Doster. Supervisor Prairieville Township LEGAL NOTICES State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Wayne E Williams. Date of birth: 4­ 6-13. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Wayne E. WiHiams. who lived at 5043 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Michigan died 4-22-02. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Dawn Williams Brandh. named trustee, or proposed personal representa­ tive. 3415 W. Harrington. Delton, Ml 49046 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dawn Williams Brandh. Trustee 3415 W. Harrington Delton. Mt 49046 616-623-5746 (5/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark E. Hewitt and Soma G Hewitt (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Company, successor by merger and/or name change to First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 9. 1998. and recorded on April 20. 1998 in Document *1010628 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTHREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTYFOUR AND 53/100 dollars ($93,664.53). includ­ ing interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1.00 p.m. on June 20, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 feet of the East 20 acres of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 1 North, Range 7 West Assyria Township, Barry County. Michigan, excepting land conveyed to the State of Michigan tor Highway M-66 in Deed recorded in Uber 307 on Page 383 tn toe records of said county. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200216168 Stallions (6/6) Notice of Mortgage Sate PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage bearing interest at 11.3750% per annum mad* by James L. Cronover II and Barbi Cronover, husband and wife. Mortgagor, to North American Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, on May 26.2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on June 12. 2000 in Document No. 1045486 of Mortgages, and subsequently assigned, through mesne assignments, to Credit­ Based Asset Servicing & Securitization. LLC, said assignment being recorded on in Liber of Mortgages, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is the sum of $72,595.87. for principal, interest and insurances, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding at law or equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 13. 2002, at 1:00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sate at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said Mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortgage with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said Mortgage is located in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan and tegaHy described as: Lot 9. Block 10 of KJ. Kenfiekfs Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 9. Barry County Records. Tax identification No. 08-51-235-058-00. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that toe period of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600.3240, shaH be six (6) months from the date of the sate; unless said premises are abandoned, in which event the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3241. DATED: April 30. 2002 Credit-Based Asset Servicing A Securitization. LLC MARTIN H. NEUMANN Attorney for Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar, Suite 4 Holt. Ml 48842 (517)694-5150 (5/30) PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: To my husband. The first time I saw you, I saw love The first time you touched me, I felt love I love you even more than the day before And ... You’re still the one!! HAPPY FIRST ANNIVERSARY 5-12-02 NOTICE MONTHLY - COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP The Department of Public Services municipal work crews will once again be providing the residents of the City of Hastings with a monthly compostable yard debris pickup this summer season. Residents are asked to limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, flowers, small limbs and brush. All brush and limbs placed out for pickup shall be limited to 6 inches in diameter or less. 4 feet in length or less, and shall be bundled for easy handling. Larger brush and bushes may be taken by residents to the City's material storage yard on West State Road located west of Riverside Cemetery on the following Saturday mornings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.: May 11, May 25, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 17, August 31, September 14, September 28, October 12 and October 26, 2002. Materials must originate from property located within the City of Hastings and be pre-approved by the attendant present at the site before depositing any material. All loose debris (grass, leaves, flowers, etc.) placed out for pickup shall be contained in KRAFT biodegradable bags. Bags made of plas­ tic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris are not compostable, and will not be picked up. Residents should place the material to be picked up immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. The monthly compostable yard debris pickup is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 3, 2002, and continue through October on the fol­ lowing dates: Monday July 1, Monday August 5, Tuesday September 3, and Tuesday October 1, 2002. We anticipate that the monthly pickup will take approximately three (3) days to complete each month. Residents who miss the scheduled pickup may take their yard waste to the compostable material container behind the City's Maintenance Garage located at 301 East Court Street at any time, or the City’s material storage yard located on West State Road on the Saturdays listed previously. Ploase do not place any compostable yard waste within the City's right-of-ways at any time until the FRIDAY before the scheduled pickup. Any questions regarding the scheduled pickup times, drop off sites, or conditions for collection of the compostable yard waste should be directed to Tim Girrbach. Director of Public Services, at Hastings City Hall located at 201 East State Street. 616-945-2468. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 Miss Michigan tells Hastings seniors to embrace life with zeal, share with the world by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The old adage to keep trying until you succeed proves to be true today. Stacy Lynn Esscbaggers told the audi­ ence at the GFWC-Haslings Women’s Club’s 56th annual Senior Girls Tea that she tried six times before she was chosen to compete in the Miss Michigan Pageant. Stacy not only won the Miss Michigan crown on that sixth attemot, but she also was among the top 10 in the Miss America Pageant last fall. In that final round of competing for the Miss Michigan title, she confessed that she did begin to doubt herself, causing her con­ fidence to flounder when she began com­ paring herself to the other women. ”1 think I asked myself the most impor­ tant question any of us could ask - ‘why not me?’ That was ltugc...You know...] can do this if 1 want to," Stacy said. “The same is true for all of you. If there’s anything you want to do or strive for, you need to ask yourself that question - why not me? Why not become that person you’ve always wanted to be... I know that you can.’’ When she emerged as Miss Michigan, she said. “I felt very blessed and honored because I finally got there. I finally was so confident of everything I had prepared for. I won $12,000 (in scholarships) there. Very' cool, ladies...," Stacy said as the audience laughed. She encouraged the Hastings High School senior girls to consider entering the local Miss Middleville/Barry County Pag­ eant as the avenue lo the Miss Michigan competition. Young women 17-24 arc eli­ gible for the Miss Michigan contest. Stacy Stacy Lynn Essebaggers shows her Miss Michigan crown to the audience. Nor­ mally. she doesn’t wear the crown when she makes appearances, but it has be­ come her microphone to speak all over the state about breast cancer awareness and prevention and to talk to students about choices. Among the guests at the 56th Annual Senior Giris Tea were (from left) Lisa Flohr, Kelli Flohr, Diane Flohr. Lona Courtright and Stephanie Courtright. Hastings Women s Club Vice President-elect Donna Brown (right) presents roses to Miss Michigan. Connie Semerad (left), a member of the Hastings Women s Club, offered floral souvenirs to the guests, including Janna Jackson and Karen Pleyte. said she has learned a lot about herself through participation in pageants. As a young girl, Stacy, now 22, said she was a tomboy and never dreamed she would ever enter a pageant. Her most im­ portant activities were playing basketball, volleyball and soccer. “It shows you that we can’t limit our­ selves and judge things we know little about. I remember in high school that I thought pageants were so degrading,*’ she said. As a teen, she found out the Miss Amer­ ica program provides more than $40 mil­ lion in scholarship assistance each year. The reigning Miss Michigan’s appear­ ance at the Hastings Women’s Club event was made possible by Jim and Donna Brown and Hastings Office Supply. Club President-elect Mary Pennock said it was her dream to have Miss Michigan at the tea, and she credited Donna for making the con­ tacts and Jim for underwriting the expense through his Hastings Office Supply. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Jim, for all you have done for us,” Pennock said. “Donna did a fantastic job." Miss Michigan compared her crown to the graduating caps, called mortarboards, the Hastings seniors will soon be wearing. Those caps symbolize “education, intelli­ gence and the ability to think," she said. “I wasn’t given this crown. I had to cre­ ate it. I had to work very, very hard in do­ ing that. The same is true for all of you. Pretty soon you will be getting that diploma for which you have worked very, very hard.. “That diploma should give you extreme confidence and it should make you say to yourself, *1 have something to say and share with the world’”...whether its becom­ ing a teacher, doctor, nurse “or whatever you chose to do." Stacy, a senior at the University of Michigan who hails from Whitehall, told the audience how ecstatic she was when she arrived in Atlantic City Sept. 10 for the Miss America Pageant. However, the ex­ citement in the air was extinguished the next day with the terrorist attack in New York City and Washington D.C. Stacy said she couldn’t believe the full impact until she saw Miss New York and Miss District of Columbia crying hysterically. “That’s when I fclt...a sense of reality, and I realized how connected we really are to one another." Humbling and very scary are words she used to describe her reaction to the attack. She just wanted to return home. A three hour debate ensued on whether to go on with the pageant. The green light was given, and “I had to get focused very fast,” Stacy said. Perseverance paid off again for Stacy while competing in the Miss America Pag­ eant. Dancing was her talent presentation, but a few days before the pageant an ankle injury nearly prevented her participation. While practicing her dance routine, she heard a loud crack and crashed to the floor. An emergency room physician said her an­ kle was broken and she wouldn’t be able to compete. While sitting with her fool propped up and an ice pack on her ankle at 2 a.m., she began thinking of all the people, impacted by the terrorist attack, who were trying to find their families and friends. It was at that moment she realized her own personal situation was temporary. “Yes, this is a setback, but I’m going to get over this. What those people faced in New York, that’s permanent...That changed my perspective right there and then," she said. The next day, when she had to be inter­ viewed by pageant judges, she said, she did her best interview. “I had so many people praying for me all over the state of Michigan as well as all over the nation because it had hit the news,” Stacy said. Meanwhile, an orthopedic specialist said her ankle was not broken. He diagnosed her injury as a popped ligament and a two-de­ gree sprain, but still told her she wouldn’t be able to compete in the Miss America pageant. “I was crushed, but my determination was there,” she told the audience. She per­ formed the dance and said “it was amaz­ ing." She said she had remembered advice from a high school coach who always said: “The body achieves what the mind be­ lieves.” “1 believed that I could do it, and I got up there and I did it. So I want you guys to re­ member that,” Stacy said. Also inspiring her to pursue the talent compel tion was remembering what her mother had endured as a breast cancer sur­ vivor of 14 years. Her mother had a beast removed because of cancer when Stacy was eight. “There was so much strength inside of her (my mother) that helped her through it, but inevitably helped us through it as well. My mom used humor as a form of medi­ cine. Every day she got up, she had a choice to make, she could laugh or cry. My mom chose to laugh and to go on...." Stacy said. "These two incidents let us know that in­ evitably because we are human we are go- Four generations were among the guests at the Senior Giris Tea. From left are Mary Jane Drenthe. Barb Benner. Michele Pare’ and Ashlee Pare.’ Special guests at the tea included (from left) Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kathy LaVictor, Miss Michigan. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown and Hastings Mayor Pro-Tern Robert May. Miss Michigan receives a key to the city from Hastings Mayor Pro-Tern Robert May. Many had their photographs taken with Miss Michigan, including from left, Emmalene McConnell, current Club President Joyce Daugherty and President-elect Mary Pennock. ing lo face trials in our life. Sometimes we’re going to be weak in situations that we’re used to being strong in. We’re going to meet failure. We’re going to meet disap­ pointment and irreparable loss. But. the question is...what arc wc going to do with it?" The most important thing to do is to keep going and stay focused, she said. “That’s where choice comes in...Sometimes the hardest times in our life arc the times that make us stronger, build that character and make us that successful individual. For me dancing (at the Miss America Pageant) was easy because I made a choice to change my attitude and get out of that dark place in which failure seemed like my only option." Stacy also encouraged the audience to embrace enthusiasm. “...Live your life with zeal every single day and have a joyful heart and take control of your life and live every single moment and experience with every sense.” she said. “Appreciate everything and everyone in your life. One thing wc learned from Sept. 11 is that wc have the need and the power to create every moment. So I encourage you to create that life that you want to lead every second of every day. You have that power.” She shared two stories to illustrate the points that everyone is important and “what you put out, you get back. If you put out hate, you get back hate. If you put out love, you get back love." A college professor, she said, included an unexpected question on a quiz, asking students to name the school’s cleaning woman. Surely this is a joke, students thought. But, the professor said the ques­ tion would count toward the quiz grade. ‘In your careers you will meet many, many people. All are significant,* the pro­ fessor explained. ‘They deserve your atten­ tion and care even if all you do is smile and say hello.” Needless to say, the students were all marked down for not knowing the cleaning See MISS MICH. cont. page IS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 9. 2002 - Page 15 MISS MICHIGAN, cont. from page 14 woman’s name. Later, one student said, ‘I have never forgotten that lesson, and I also learned her name is Dorothy,’ Stacy re­ lated. She also told of an e-mail she received with a message that she especially likes: “Work like you don’t need money. Love like you’ve never been hurt, and dance like you do when no one is watching." On another subject. Stacy said. “I want to encourage you to find mental, spiritual and physical balance within yourself. I think that’s something wc all need to strive to become belter individuals. “Spiritually, whatever kind of religion you have. I encourage you lo develop that. It makes you a whole person. “Mentally, work on gaining more Knowl­ edge because knowledge equals wisdom, which equals power and will take you any­ where in life,” she said. “Physically. I encourage you to lake care of your body...To me, God gave me this body as a gift and I need to take care of it. Just try to be balanced all over." She encouraged each person in the audi­ ence to realize that they have choices to make everyday and to “create the direction you take by the choices that you make. “God has given us many, many talents. What we do with those talents and gifts is our gift back to God,’’ Stacy said. Very important, she noted, is lo love yourself. A saying one of her teachers used to say has stuck with her through the years: ’You arc precious, and you arc worth 100 points.’ “Just try to tell yourself that every single day. It’s so true, you all arc,” Stacy said. Normally, she doesn’t wear her Miss Michigan crown when she makes appear­ ances. but she did have it with her to show the crowd. The crown, for her, has become more than a beautiful piece of jewelry because it has become her microphone. “It’s given me the opportunity lo go all over the state of Michigan to speak about my platform of breast cancer awareness and prevention and also to go to schools and speak to young kids about choices,” Stacy explained. She said she tries to encourage young people “lo find their own microphone to which they can give part of themselves and to share themselves with the world and also to help them find the beauty of their dream.” Quoting Russ Stockman. Stacy said. "What makes greatness is starting some­ thing that lives after you.” Most importantly because of the role modeling you have done, she told local seniors, there will be other successful young women graduating from Hastings High School. “Hastings High School has not given you your achievement, you guys have created it...,’’ she said of the diplomas they will soon receive. In response lo a qu< ; Stacy said she wouldn’t do anything o\ r again. “I’ve learned to have no regrets. Perhaps, she wouldn't have practiced her dance the night of her ankle injury, but she said. “...Wc can make it through anything that comes along in our lives.” Looking at her own future, Stacy hopes to be a college professor and teach English literature and modern literature. She’s written a children’s book she hopes to have published. The book’s mes­ sage is “...it's the size of your heart that matters” in life. Hastings Mayor Pro-Tern Robert May presented Miss Michigan with a key to the city and Club Vice President-elect Donna Brown presented her with long-stemmed roses. May also gave pins to Miss Michi­ gan and Miss Middlcville/Barry County Nikki Schiedel, who was in the audience. At the beginning of the tea, current GFWC-Haslings Women’s Club President Joyce Daugherty presented checks lo the Hastings Public Library, Barry County YMCA and Head Start. She welcomed the group to the tea, tell­ ing guests that the club is more than 100 years old. Starting in J894 as a study group, the club was academic in what they did. Daugherty said, and would assign pro­ gram topics and books lo read for discus­ sion. “They dressed up in hats, heels and gloves. We arc a whole lot more informal than that,” she said. From TIME to TIME, cont. from page 9 their forces, a broken army, but still a stub­ born one. Regrouping of forces began. Plans again were taken up on the attack to the east. This was known as the Battle of the Bulge. Christmas passed and with it came snow on the ground and freezing temperatures. The snow was six inches deep, then more snow. rain, sleet and ice. Snow drifts were as high as a jeep, the roads were in terrible shape. Travel was almost impossible at times. I’ll bet the men thought of summer’s warm temperatures. And so most of the month of January 1945 was spent trying to keep warm. Each company was doing quite a bit of indirect CORRECTION: A 33-ycar-old Woodland woman. Amber Makley, has acknowledged that she was ar­ rested April 2 and charged with one count of cocaine possession Feb. 1, as reported in the April 11 edition of the Banner. How­ ever, She contends that she has not been convicted on any oner charge before, ex­ cept an unrelated felony, and denies the re­ port that she was charged with being a ha­ bitual offender. firing, while in anti-tank position, there they sat. with each side under perfect obser­ vation of the other, watching every move, dodging the artillery barrages and waiting for the time to come when they would jump off again. It was near the end of January' that their plans for attack were received. They were jumping off with the infantry, same as before. Their final mission was to push out to the Roer River in this sector. They didn't think it was right, always pushing out to the Roer and then no more than getting there, they would be pulled out and put an anoth­ er sector. The Germans didn’t want our men to cross that river, so they put up quite a fight. Luckily, it lasted only a few days. Terrain was rough again, dense wood, fire breaks used as roads and snow, mud and rain did­ n't help at all. Next week: The men begin to see them­ selves as conquerors as they made plans to cross the Roer River. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Susan Twigg (onginal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 11. 1999. and re­ corded on June 15. 1999 in Document 1031220 •n Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there <s claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 61/100 dollars ($88,885 61). including interest at 7 875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or somu part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p.m . on May 23. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of Lots 1176 and 1177 of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat there­ of. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Aprt 11.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Filo *200216164 Hawks (5/9) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin S. Osorio and Hugo Cesar Osorio, wife and husband, to MG Investments. Inc., an Indiana Corporation, mort­ gagee. dated March 23. 1999 and recorded March 30. 1999 m Document #1027233. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc., FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. by assign­ ment dated August 7. 2001 and submitted to and recorded by. Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 32/100 Dollars ($23,150.32) including interest at the rate of 13.72% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 30. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: • yj -Lo(8 at Block 2 of Kerieid s Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 37. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated. April 25. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc.. FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 Ate No. 201.0716 Treat MoieoM yo« loot (or even younelf) to a day of relaxation aad pampering with owe of our great Day Spa Package*! Give the gift of relaxation with a complete da। • of pampering sen ices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2002-23373-DE Estate of EVELYN MICKEL Date birth 03­ 06-21 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Evelyn Swain Mickel. who lived al 12898 Bernice. Hastings. Michigan died 02/05/02. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to James C. Mickel. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West State Street. Hastings and the named pro­ posed personal representative within 4 months after the date ol publication of this notice. Lawrence J Montei (P25037) 6011 Stadium Drive. P.O. Box 11 Oshtemo. Ml 49077-0011 (616) 353-8033 James C. Mickel 1719 Gutt Road Apt 2 Tarpon Springs. FL 34689 (5-9) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by STEVEN R SAMMON and LORE 11A VAGLICA. both single persons, of 7695 Coats Grove Road. Woodland. Ml 48897. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC. dto/a/ THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 19th of August. 1996. and recorded in the office of re Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29h day of August, 1996 in Uber 671. Page 76. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned lo THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1996. Series 1996-C. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Nme Hundred Forty Eight & 38/100 ($60,948.38). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.200% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Woodland. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit Commencing at the Southeast comer ot ttw West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 7 West tor a place of begin­ ning. thence North 216 feet, thence West 472 feet, thence South 216 leet, thence East 472 feet to the place of beginning. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event the* the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter ot RAYMOND DITZER Trust dated June 30. 2001 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent RAYMOND DITZER. who lived at 7448 Head Road. Delton. Michigan died April 18. 2002 leav­ ing a certain trust under the name ol Raymond Ditzer and dated June 30 2001 wherem the decedent was the Settlor and Linda K. Farrah. Janet Yonkman and Patricia Rasey were named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent s death Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that ail claims agamst the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Linda K. Farrah. Janet Yonkman. Patricia Rasey the named trustee at 7448 Head Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice April 29. 2002 Linda K. Farrah. Janet Yonkman. and Patricia Rasey 7448 Head Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-6415 (5/9) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will will ta used for this purpose MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Henry M. Teunessen. an unmarned man to Hamilton Mortgage Company, a Arizona Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 18. 2001 and recorded on January 26. 2001 in Document No. 1054288 and re-recorded m Document No 1057051. Barry County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage wa assigned to NovaStar Mortgage inc. by an assignment dated June 19. 2001 and recorded July 12. 2001 in Document No: 1062926. on whch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Three and 37/100 Dollars ($194.473 37). including interest at 11.990% per annum. Under tpe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiN be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven-je. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m on Thursday. May 16. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 387 5 feet of the North 775 feet of the West 505 feel of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section X. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; together with a nonexclusive easement in common with others that is appur­ tenant thereto and is 66 foet wide tor purposes of ingress and egress and public utikbes the cen­ terline of which is described as beginning at a point on the South,hne of said Section X. distant East 412 feet from the South 1/4 post thereof; thence Northerly to a point on the South lint of the above desenbed parcel, which lies 389 5 feet East of the Southwest comer of said above described parcel; thence Northeasterly 220 feet to the point of endtog on the East line of above desenbed parcel which lies 195 feet North of the Southeast comer thereof The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: April 4. 2002 NovaStar Mortgage Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our Fite No: 7048.1901 (5/9) Why live alone when you can live with us? I'OaoMaiun yKcaiows 'Retiiement (Jiitaye 1821 N. East St., Hastings, MI 49058 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent's Estate TO ALL CREDITORS: The Settlor. George B Long. DOB: 2/22/1915 SSN; 268-18-9619. who lived at 15585 S. M-43. Hickory Comers. Michigan died 12/23/2001. The-e is no personal representative of the sett­ lor's estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the George B Long. Trust dated 1­ 6-1988 (as amended), will be forever tanned unless presented to Patricia L. Long Tnjstee(s) within 4 months after the date of publication Date: 4-30-02 Peter J. Livingston (P40945) 251 N. Rose Kalamazoo. Ml 42007 616/382-2300 Patricia L. Long 15585 S. M-43 Kalamazoo. 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May 9. 2002 rriTTfxr Exchange Young Citizens of Month named for May L Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for May. as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Bethany Roderick. Nicole Frantz and Erin Pettengill, shown here with teacher Mummert. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for May from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Nick Meinke. Jessica Mikolajczyk. Haytey Tuinstra. Rachel Iler, Steve Case and J. J. Quick, shown with counselor Patti Bellgraph. I M66 Tire New & Used Tires Msill flam fa aslsttsees w Will 06 s1vIwbsi*j u [Mechanic On Duty] Buy Sell Trade Used Cars & Trucks Chuck Davis, shown here with) teacher Eleanor Vonk and media spe­ cialist Kristen Laubaugh, is Young Citi­ zen of the Month tor May from Pleasantview Elementary School. Pennock Homecare Services TwuhUim Oil Ctaaaas Mxfftm Stmts Shocks Petersen Enterprises Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for May are Kylie Standler and Autumn Delacruz, with teacher Don Schils. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Justin Prucha and Timm Murphy, shown with teacher Jamie Murphy. Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for May. as selected by the Ex­ change Club of Hastings, are Samantha McPhail and Adam Wiker, shown with teacher Julie Carlson. Brakes Batteries 'id FH -BVB MOVHM OUT OF SWCt* Seller will possi­ bly assist buyers with closing costs. • Built in 2000 • 3 acres • Spectacular view • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Finished walkout basement • Pole bam • Cook s kitchen • Large bar • Many extras $169,900. Call George Williams. Lok« (Mmm, MI 4M4« Phone: MB474-UD0 Fax: 0I0-J74-44X7 eenallT mkatli «<voy agiruit - - 1 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC f FREE OF CHARGE May 10th- 9-11 a.m. at the Country View Apts. 435 Scribner Street, Delton I SPACE NEW PRICE For more information, call 948-9495 H-S4. PONT MMS IMS COZY 1 BEMOOM RANCH on Valvoline NEXTEL CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN the north side of Hastings! • 1-1/2 baths • In-law suite • Full basement * 3 season porch • Attached garage • Fenced back yard • Small storage shed • Owet neigh­ borhood • Hastings schools $123,000. Call Cindy ‘Scotti’ Scott NOTICE OF 0RDHUNCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MCMGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. BACK ON THE MARKET! PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing con^ming BOO. AU MOOT 2 ACRES OF YARD surrounds this 3 amendments lo the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance/Map will be held on Wednesday. May 15. 2002. bedroom manufactured home. • Peace & quiet • Close to Yankee Springs Rec. area • Close to 131 • 25 min. from G-R$89,900. Call Karen. commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m., at the Rutland Township Hafl. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Mchigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the rtems to be con­ PROFESSIONALS! Bre Girrbach and David Jackson, shown here with teacher Diane Brigh­ ton. have been selected by the Ex­ change Club of Hastings as Young Citi­ zens of the Month for May at St. Rose School. sidered indude, in brief, tie totowing Considemton of the application of Dr Tom A Janet Elwood, tor rezoning of property #08-13-005-010-00, located at: 1331 North M-37 Highway Described as: RUTLAND TWP COM AT THE NE COR OF W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 5-3-0. S 40 RDS. N 40 RDS. E 40 RDS. EX HWY ROW ALG FH N SIDE. ALSO A PAR DESC AS COM AT TH CEN 1/4 POST OF SEC 5-3-9. TH N 68 DEG 45’E ALG TH E A W 1/4 LN 1309.25 FT. TH S 2 DEG 4ff E ALG TH E LN OF TH W 1/2 OF SAID SE 1/4 SEC 660 FT TO THE POB. TH CONTINUING S 2 DEG 46\ 658 60 FT TH S 88 DEG 40* W 660 FT. TH N 2 DEG 46“ W 65915 FT. TH N 88 DEG 45* E 660 FT TO TH POB. TNs property is currently zoned as *AG" AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT. The applicant seeks rezoning to the ’R1* RESI­ DENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and tliat copies of the Zoning Orcfinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined 1-800-237-2379 NEW LISTINC B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ H-1S. CUTE A AFFORDABLE RANCH HOME IN THE An Independent Licensee olB-Dry Systems. Inc. 810 Bryant St • Kelamazoo. Mchigan 49001 • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Richland. Michigan 4S083 • 629-5252 CITY LIMIT#! • 2 bedrooms • 1 bath • Newer vinyl, win­ dows & roof • Updated electric • Central air • Nice large lot • Appliances included$79,900. Call Connie. NOTICE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 10, 2002 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. j«ther at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township w« provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the pubic hearing to individuals with cfisaMities Individuals requif ing auxiliary arts or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number fasted below. All r.torested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to lake part in the discussion on the above pro­ Directions M-37 south. Lawrence Rd. east. Foster Rd. south. R-95. THIS COMFORTABLE BRICK RANCH has 10Wacres of country serenity. • Open kitchen & dining area • Deck • View of sunnse and rolling pasture • 2 bedrooms • 2 finished den areas/possible bedrooms • Family room • Greenhouse • 30 x 48 pole bam • Garden area packed with perennials • Newly painted kitchen & new counter­ tops • MFL-1-1/2 batns • 2 stall garage Your private estate for S175,000. YOUR HOST: KAY WILLARD GREENRIDGE Realty Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 WITZ.EL E, ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastings (MomSireet Bonk Building) (616) 648-3770 I The last day on which persons may register with the City or Township Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 10. 2002, is May 13, 2002. during regular working hours. The election is being held to vote on the follow­ ing: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MICHAEL HUBERT (4-YEAR TERM) TERRY L. MCKINNEY (4-YEAR TERM) The nodes • puOtaMd P« RsguiMon B37 Ad 171. of Public Ada or W®. m snwn<$«j �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 9. 2002 - Page 17 MSU Extenstion to offer Citizen Planner courses Michigan State University Extension s Citizen Planner program courses arc planned for 6 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday starting June 12 in the community room in the Courts & I-aw Building, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Participants arc encouraged to sign up for the entire scries. The first six "core" ses­ sions provide a basic skill set and are re­ quired for certification. The Citizen Planner program was devel­ oped to take up basic training needs of citi­ zens appointed to serve on local land use planning bodies. The state-wide program is being made available, in part, by funding support from People and Land. Local planning commissioners and zon­ ing boards of appeals often arc called on to make important decisions to guide the growth and development of their communi­ ties. Issues surrounding land use planning and regulation, and the tools and techniques available in Michigan to deal with them have become increasingly complex. The program is delivered at the local level in conjunction with county MSU Co­ Editor's Note: The Hastings Area Schools has admitted to providing incorrect information for the first Honor Roll listing April 25 and J-Ad Graphics must plead guilty to errors in production when the list was published in the Banner’s May 2 edi­ tion. We all hope this is the third and final publication of the Hastings High School Honor Roll for the third marking period, 2001-2002 academic year. Hastings High School Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0)— 'Samantha Al­ leging. Angelia Aspinall, Angela Baker, •Robert Baker. Darrell Barnum, ”Amanda Bcchler, •Carrie Bolthousc, Rebecca Brisboe, Stephanie Buck, • Brandon Burke, Scott Conrad, Jennifer Cottrell, Stephanie Courtright. Kristie Daniels, Ashley Define, Nicole Doozan, "Roberta Earl, Angela Eg­ gers, Chelsea Evans, Kelli Flohr, Jacob Friddle. 'Carl Furrow, •Noemi Garza. To­ nya Hammett. “Kyle Hess, Kara Hill, •Melissa Hutchings, • Justin Hutchins, Janna Jackson, Ashley Keeler, Jonathan Kendall, Heather Krebs. Molly Kruko, •Anthony LaJoye, Emily Martin, Leslie Mtttr'IOeli Misak. -Elizabeth Nida, MTchael Nitz, ’Jason O’Hcran, Lucas Over­ mire. Cory Pettcngill, Alexis Powell, An­ drew Price, ‘Carol Radke, Jessica Roush, Jennifer Schwartz, William Scmpf. Joseph Shaeffer, "Amanda Smith, Jessica Storm. "Kristen Straube, Jesse Sweeney, Josef Swinkunas, "Tyler Tossava, Mary Traister, "Dianna VanBovcn. "Lucas Warren, Brenda Westfall, David Wilson, "Ryan Winebrenner, "Eiin Woodley and Amanda Zalewski. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Amy Abbott, Erin Bradley, Laura Dickinson, Christopher Donalds. Takeshi Fujimoto, Sarah Haines, Matthew Hayes, Eric Kirchmeier, Kate Martisius, Lynn McCallum. David Miller, Rachel Newton, Bret Nugent, Douglas Poll, Danielle Price, Christopher Remlcy, Mi­ chael Rcnch. Heidi Schroll, Shayna Selleck, Jeremy Shilling, Emily Smith. Samantha Smith, Nicholas Taylor, Zsofia Toporczy, Naomi Wada, Sarah Wank and Kevin Williams. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Craig Bolthousc, Kyle Bellgraph, John Bowling, Michael Case, Brad Currier, Kristi Guidet, Victoria Mahmat. James Medeiros, Joseph Miller, Christopher Nicholson, Ashlce Pare’, Guy Pedersen and Anna Walker. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Laurence Adrianson, Molly Alderson. Christopcr Arm­ strong. Megan Avery, Jared Bell, June Bishop. Casey Borror-Huisman. Lucas Brehm. Amanda Burton. Casey Cady, •Brent Chappelow. Eliza Cheeseman, Brittney Dobbins, Paul Downing, Krystle Dunn. Joel Gibbons, Heather Helmer, Teha Huss, Wendi Iler, Amber Karrar, Lyndsi Kenyon. "Ryon Lear, Brandon Marlette, Jennifer Peake, Jessica Ranguette. Kathryn Safie, Brooke Sheldon, "Kcrianne Sher­ wood, Jeramey Shoebridge. Carrie Stow. Alicia Totten, Bradley Wentworth, Robert Woodworth and Andrew Worth. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tamcra Alexan­ der, Heath Augustine, Joshua Bailey. Brian Baird, Jeffrey Baker, Sally Barry, Molly Benningficld, Dustin Bowman, Jenna Bry­ ans. Jessica Cheeseman. Amanda Clinton, Donald Concrse, Brett Donley, Brian Don­ nini, Emily Dreyer. Amy Easey, Andrew Ferguson. Erin Fish, Elizabeth Gerber. Ger­ ald Givens, Justin Halder, Emily Heath. Emily Hoke. Elizabeth Hollars, Tiffany Howell, Michea) Kieffer, Derek Krallman. Craig Laurie. Tammuz Mead, Cassandra Meade, Joshua Millcson, Arica Newton, Rebekah Nicholson, Niki Noteboom. Heather Ogden, Jessica Osborn. Olivia Pare, Justin Prater, Heather Robinson. Joshuu Sanders. Nathan Selby. Jennifer Shaw, Colleen Shellcnbarger. Jessica Smith. Amber Thomas, Dominic Tormen, Rick Volosky, Kai Ward. Kristina Welton, Robin White and Matthew Windcs. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Ra­ chael Arias, Ciji Bairski. Katherine Boyer. operative Extension offices. Citizen Plan­ ner’s objective is to equip volunteer com­ munity leaders with the technical knowl­ edge and leadership skills needed to per­ form their duties more effectively and re­ sponsibly. Local Extension staff have worked with area residents to provide a program customized for Barry County. Citizen Planner is a non-credil course se­ ries leading to an optional certificate of competency awarded by MSU Extension. Earning the certificate involves successful completion of six core courses and per­ formance of 30 hours of community-ori­ ented service in land use planning or re­ lated activities. Time spent on planning commissions and similar public boards qualifies for community service hours. Curriculum for the first two sessions was developed by the Michigan Society of Planning, and is taught by MSU certified instructors. Participants with limited time may enroll in individual sessions of their choosing. Class space is limited. The sessions planned are: 1. Basic Training for Planning and Zon­ Bruce Carpenter, Mindy Colvin, Brian Devries, Laura Dipcrt, Beau Furrow, Mat­ thew Gibbons, Joey Hinckley, Brian Hur­ less. Scott Mead, Amber Mullins, Colette Purucker, Eli Schmidt, Steven Sekrecki, Tanya Stephens. Miles Warren, Holly Wil­ son and Jcnipher Wymer. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Victoria An­ drews, "Kristen Beckwith, "Drew Bow­ man, "Heather Carroll, Adam Case, Caleb Case, "Sarah Clevenger, "Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn. Danielle Drumm. Lyndsay Dunn, Mark Fcrrall, Michael Fox, Ashley Gibson, Randy Haire, Erin Hemerling, Matthew Hoffman, "Jonathan Hollister, Hilary Hutchins, Jill Jolley. "Jeremy Lock­ wood, Stephanie Mcnally. Brian Olmstead, Jennifer Quada, Jami Shilling, Samantha Slecvi, Beau Steinke. Nicholas Thompson and Alice Trout. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins, Heidi Arentt, Matthew Aspinall. Amanda Bccktel, Ashley Belson, Jonathan Britten, Brandon Buehler, Ashley Bunge, Eric By­ ington. Ashley Can, Sara Clark, Amy Dcmond. Carmen Desvoigncs, Brian Doozan, Jessica f^concr, Chad Ferguson. Ryan Ferguson, WhitneyGarrison. Thomas Girr­ bach, Heather Heinrich, Jonathan Henning, Daniel Hodges, Erica Hubka, Collin Kai­ ser, Scott Larsen, Matthew Lipstraw, Jo­ seph Matthews. Ashley Miller. Krystal Miller. Lucas Olmstead. Ryan Prater, Kris­ tie Pratt. Ashlce Rizor, Andrew Roobol, Amanda Rose, Eric Schiedel, Christina Schort, Vincent Stavale. Morgan Steward and Matthew Waller. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Joshua Bemheiscl, Nicole Edwards, Aaron Hasman, Katie Hotchkiss, Lindsey Hussey, Angela Jones, Christopher Kuesiner, Stephanie Mallison, Britteny Mitchell. Nickolas O’Hcran. John Oliver, Kaila Qualls, Anna Trumble, Ashley Vannockcr, Rachael Wolfe and Stephanie Woodworth. Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Elizabeth Acker, Zachary Allen, Timothy Aspinall, Mariah Bachcrt. Erin Bare. Jacquelyn Beduhn, Wyatt Benton. Tia Blood. Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon. Andrew Conklin, "Theresa Constantine, Allison Cooney, Robert D’Agostino, Kurtus Daniels, David Dipp, Catherine Fish. Jaimcson Fisher, Ja­ red Ford, "Sarah Frantz. "Timothy Frey. ing: Introduction to Planning, the Comprehensive Plan, and Site Plan Re­ view (June 12). 2. Basic Training for Planning and Zon­ ing: Introduction to Zoning, the Zoning Process, and Zoning Boards of Appeals (June 19). 3. Legal Foundations of Planning and Zoning (June 26). 4. Plan Implementation-Tools & Tech­ niques (July 10). 5. Innovative Planning and Zoning Tech­ niques (July 17). 6. Art of Community Planning: Participa­ tion, Effective Meetings & Managing Con­ flict (July 24). 7. Zoning for Water Quality (July 31). 8. Wetlands, Watersheds. Lakes and Streams (Aug. 7). 9. Ethics of Interest and Conflict (Aug. 14). To sign up for the Citizen Planner pro­ gram call 945-1388 or slop by the Exten­ sion office to pick a brochurc/registration form. A discount fee of $25 per session will apply if a unit sends four people or more. Ashley Giela<owski. Bethany Gieseler. Ty­ ler Heath, Angela Hilbert. Chcric Hoagfin. "Danielle Hodges, Dan Hoffman, Kelsey Howell, "Amanda Hurless, "Katrina Ja­ cobs, Brent Kelley, Curtis Krallman, Jacquelin Krouse, Anna Lawrence, "Alexan­ der Larson, Stephanie London, Ashley Lowe, Doric Lustcy, Kyle Lustey, Amber Main, Andrew Mcmpham, Adam Nini, Amber Peck, Christy Pohja. "Shannon Poll. Kristin Pufpaff, Evelyn Rappaport, Katie Ray, Taylor Raymond, ‘Evelyn Roscoe. Kathlyn Rounds, Charity Schantz, Brandon Schwartz, •Bridgcttc Stahlhood, Jennifer Stout, Graham Tuinstra. Stacy Tyrrell, Caitlin Vreugde, "Courtney Wakley, Brent Wallace, Paul Wanland, Joshua Wescott and Steven Wilson. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jeffrey Allen, Scott Allerding, Kayla Arnie. Courtney Barnard, Caitlin Branch, Jaymce Campbell, Nicole Cichanski, Brian Cottrell, Megan Davis, Kathleen Davis, Amy Demaray. Cody Depew, Kevin Dickinson, Ashley Downing, Aaron Fortier. Kcri French, Eric Frith. Tyler Fulmer, Chad Girrbach, Alex­ andra Greenfield. Andrew Gn’gs, Tiffany Hause, Heath Helmer, Sara Hendrick. John Henning. Jason Hudson, Ashley Ingle, Jena Johnson; Andrew KeHy, Jordah Kimble. John Kinney. Kathryn Lawrence, Danielle Leader, David Lewis. Thomas Miller, Neil Moore, Kristen Munro. Hailey Norton, Ni­ cole Noviskcy. Natoshia Olin, Roy Prit­ chard, Dannielle Prough, Daniel Rench. Jeffrey Schantz, Amanda Sekrecki. Karie Slocum, Steven Snyder, Paula Taylor. Me­ gan Ulrich, Sarah Walker and Kayla Wills. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Char­ les Danks, Michael Garrett. Dray Huis. Elizabeth Kruko, Shannon Lewis, Joshua Maurer, Jessica Purdum, Savannah Ram­ sey, Laura Rosenberger, Sigmund Rumpf, Luke Selby, Wayne Shellcnbarger, Jennifer Shoebridge, Benjamin Steinke, Heidi Wear and Kristin Williams. Alternative Education High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Matthew Mays. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Heather Holden and Michael Morris. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Adam Branch and Jessica Sanders. •Indicates 4.0 G.P.A. Communication With People Who Care Delton Office LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MARK S. HILL, a single man. of 6930 Ackers Pont Dr . Delton. Ml 49046. Michigan. Mortgagors, to ROCK FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee dated the 26th of June. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds, for the County of B«rry and Stale of Michigan, on the 18th day of August. 1997 in Document No. 1000442. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1997. Senes 1997-C. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty & 11/100 ($59,480.11). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage. and pursuant to the statute ol the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23ro day of May, 2002 at 1 ;00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.375% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, nece.isar/ to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: AJ chat certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 18 and 19 of Ackers Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 4/18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Diana Alexander (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, oated April 14, 1999 and r^ponjed on AppJ 27. 1999 in Document •1028695 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on October 11, 1978. by Cathy A. Edgerte. a single woman, now known as Cathy Edgene-Adams, as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings & Loen Association, now known as Mainstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mort­ gagee. and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on October 12.1978, in Uber 238. Page 659 (the -Mortgage'), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as de­ fined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty­ Seven and 33/100 Dollars ($2,587.33) as of the date tins notice, includuig principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. May 30,2002. at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastmgs. M chigan. that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and ex­ penses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described in the Mortgage as Lots 4 and 5 of Supervisor's Plat of Ackers Point, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 73, being in section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, also a parce' of land in the West one-half of ttie North­ east fractional one-quarter d Sectton 21, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the Section line 30 rods West of the North 1/8 post of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 21 tor place of beginning, thence south 10 teet, West 80 feet parahei with said sec­ tion Ins. thence North 10 feet to said Section line thence East on said Section kne 80 feet to the place of beginning, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan The length of the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600324(a). in which case the redemption period Shaw be thirty (30) days from the dale of such sale. Dated: May 2. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank, FSB By: '.on L Purkey. Esq. Mfcr, Canfield. Paddock and Stone. PL.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-23) MORTGAGESALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rhodes, his wile, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee, dated July 2. 1999 and recorded AJy 7. 1999 in Doc. No. * l0322037Bahy'Cote^rRtibortJa: SMd mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ date hereof the sum of NINETY-NINE THOU­ cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent SAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation 50/100 dollars ($99,962.50), including interest at (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth 7.875% per annum. Third Bank), by assignment dated December 18. Under the power of sale contained in said 2000 and recorded on April 2. 2001 in Doc. No. mortgage and the statute in such case made and 1057558. Barry County Records. There »s provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two gaged premises, or some part of them, at public and 66/100 Dollars ($64,362.66) including inter­ venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in est at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on May 30. 2002. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ Said premises are situated ir TOWNSHIP OF gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be described as: foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, The land referred in this Commitment, situated or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry ir. the County of Barry, Township of Rutland, State County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, of Michigan, is described as follows: Michigan at 1 :00 p.m. on June 20. 2002. LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ The premises are located in the Township of TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT described as: property situated at 14300 THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ Hutchinson and further described as: WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY SECTION: THENCE WEST. ALONG THE OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN TO WIT: NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 394.00 FEET; THENCE SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MIN­ THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST UTES 21 SECONDS WEST. ALONG THE EAST 1/4 . 50 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 27. A BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH. DISTANCE OF 664 55 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST SAID SECTION. 200.00 FEET; THENCE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. A DISTANCE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF OF 1335.21 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 228 41 FEET TO THE EAST SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SEC­ DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ONDS WEST. 10.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ ALONG SAID NORTH LINE. 205.17 FEET; LY. ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THOR­ THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES NAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230 00 FEET 09 SECONDS EAST. 284.00 FEET; THENCE WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SEC­ THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH ONDS EAST. 460 14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 230.00 ALONG SAIC EAST SECTION UNE. 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUB­ TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN JECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE. HICKORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH 16.5C FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVA­ DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON TIONS. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 RECORD IF ANY. OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION The redemption period Shan be 12 months 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST. 394.00 FEET from the date of such sale, unless the property is FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; §600.324ia. in which case the redemption period THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THf EAST shall be X days from the date of toe sale The LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in toe SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250.00 FEET TO THE END event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. simultaneous resolution with the borrower. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) Dated May 9. 2002 from the date of such sale, unless determined ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC abandoned in accordance with 1948CL Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Dated: April 18.2002 Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Third Bank), as Assignee Trott & Trott. P.C. 2501 Rochester Court Attorneys ana Counselors Troy. Ml 48083 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 (248) 457-1000 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File No. 200.0396 (6/8) File *200017320 Mustangs-A (5/16) Hastings Office 623-5115 948-3720 Toll Free 1-8OO-223-359O Fax 623-8735 11260 Sprague/M-43 PO Box 100 * Delton. Ml Toll Free 1-888-223-3590 Fax 948-3744 511 W State St PO Box 245 • Hastings. Ml SHARE THE NEWS of your local community. Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554. �Page 18 - TM Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9. 2002 A Hastings woman accused of fighting with police officers and jailers while intoxi­ cated Jan. 27 was ordered by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher last Thursday to spend 60 days in jail. Lisa Kaye Jordan's defense attorney Thomas Dutcher said “She was at the jail drunk out of her mind,” when she fought with corrections officer Peter Nevins, Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Erik Gustafson and Hastings City Police Officer Amy Selles. “I don’t think any of that starts at the jail,” said Dutcher. “I think thai begins with arraignment.” Dutcher agreed that two of the officers were in threat of injury “but she’s been charged with a felony in those cases.” Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill argued that “administration of jus­ tice begins with arrest.” According to McNeill, Jordan had told Nevins to “f— off,” spit in his face and then bit him. “At least three officers were spit on, at­ tacked and abused,” McNeill said. 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McNeill also pointed out that Jordan has failed to apologize for her treatment of the officers. “She talks about her hard life, but unfor­ tunately, there’s no recognition of responsi­ bility and that’s a concern,” said McNeill. • Dr. John Arunas Abraitis. 52, of Yan­ kee Springs Township, was granted a de­ layed sentence until Nov. 7 on a felonious assault charge after which time the charge would be dismissed if he is successful un­ der the terms of probation. “I have nothing to say that’s appropriate for the record,” said Barry County Prosecu­ tor Gordon Shane McNeill before sentenc­ ing. “I would ask the court to follow the recommendation.” Defense attorney Daniel R. Rhodes asked the court to order the plea under ad­ visement “for licensing purposes." According to authorities, Abraitis would be able to maintain hL» license as a clinical psychologist. He practices in Grand Rapids. 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Rho­ des told the court. Abraitis has advertised in a neighboring newspaper that he operates a practice at 2525 East Paris SE and that he is a fully li­ cense clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of counseling experience. One of the many services Abraitis offers is anger management counseling. • Steve Michael Shea, 25, of Dowling, was scheduled to stand trial July 8 and 9 on charges of conspiracy to deliver and/or manufacture 650 or more grams of a mix­ ture containing the controlled substance, cocaine, a charge that carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison or any term of years not less than 20 years plus $10,000. He also faces trial on charges of conspir­ acy to deliver 50 to 224 grams of a mixture containing cocaine, delivery and manufac­ ture of marijuana and felony firearm for al­ legedly using a shotgun while allegedly committing the other offenses. The incidents allegedly happened Nov. 4,1999, in Johnstown Township. • Randy Hayes, 34, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to serve three months in jail with credit for one day served on his conviction of maintaining a drug house. Hayes was arrested Feb. 28 when police were asked to go to the Hayes’ home to ask him to watch his brother’s children after the brother was arrested for alleged domestic violence. At Hayes’ home, they allegedly found a large amount of processed marijuana, seeds, cigarettes, smoking pipes and a pis­ tol, police said. Upon further investigation, police searched the home of the fourth man at the home that day, Lonnie Barlow, 34, where they allegedly found an assault rifle, shot­ guns, pistols and rifles, said police. Barlow was charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana, felony firearms. “I made a mistake,” said Hayes. “There’s nothing I can do about it. I’m not a drug dealer. I’m just a user. I’ve been clean for two months now.” • Paul Garten Jr., 18, of Hastings, was placed on probation for two years and was given credit for 50 days of jail time served on his conviction related to an incident March 14 in which he was accused of being in possession of burglar’s tools, attempting to steal a car, felonious assault, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and assault and bat­ tery. Garten was apprehended by Hastings City Police Officers after officers were called to investigate a possible attempted car theft in City Lot 1. He was accused threatening a citizen with a screwdriver during the incident. Ihl'.iliess Sr/r/ccs BEST WAY ADVERTIS­ ING: Let us advertise your company or business. Rea­ sonable rates. Call for free estimates. (616)629-5805 DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)62^6686. 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(616)949-2424 Jobline. • Jason Jordan pleaded guilty to resisting and obstructing Michigan State Police Trooper John Hofmeister March 21 in Woodland as the officer was attempting to arrest Jordan on an alleged probation viola­ tion petition. Jordan also pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana and is set to be sentenced on the charges May 16. Because Jordan has three prior felony convictions on his record, he could be sen­ tenced to a minimum of 36 months in prison. He was previously convicted of feloni­ ous assault in July 2000, second degree home invasion and attempted safe breaking in Eaton County in February of this year. • Luke Rairigh of Nashville pleaded guilty to violating his probation by being in possession of alcohol March 28. Rairigh told the court he had stopped to buy the beer for his friend and that he did not consume any alcohol on that day. “It was a poor choice because now you’re going to jail for it,” said Fisher. “I don’t drink alcohol," said Rairigh, who told the court he tested positive for co­ caine at the probation office. “That concerns me more than the beer,” said Fisher. Rairigh was sentenced to spend 90 days in jail with the last 60 days suspended. • Carrie Risner, 24, who pleaded guilty in March to one count of second degree home invasion for entering an Orangeville Township home without permission and stealing a set of golf clubs on Oct. 2 of last year, was sentenced to serve 29 months to 270 months in prison for violating proba­ tion. Risner was also convicted of one count of possession of OxyCodonc. See COURT NEWS, page 20 Police Beat Bicyclist hit by motorist in Hastings HASTINGS — A 20-ycar-old bicyclist was struck by a motorist in downtown Hast­ ings Sunday, according to Hastings City Police. An ambulance was called to the scene but the bicyclist was not taken to the hospital, police said. The incident was reported at 6:24 p.m. May 5. Police said the motorist. Aaron J. Hartman. 19. of Hastings, was east bound on State Street starting to cross the intersection of Michigan Avenue when the bicyclist. Joshua A. Orman of Hastings, rode directly into the path of Hartman’s vehicle. Hartman had the right-of-way, police said. House fire causes $10,000 in damage ORANGEVILLE TWP. — Firefighters have not determined the cause of a fire in the basement of a home on Crystal Lake May 1 that caused approximately $10,000 in smoke and water damage, according to Orangeville Township Fire Chief Dan Boulter. Boulter said smoke detectors alerted the homeowners. Paul and Peggy Boysen, to the blaze. They called 911 from a neighbor’s home at 8:19 p.m. Firefighters found fire in the floor between the basement and first floor. The fire was contained in approximately 20 minutes. Boulter said. “We’re not sure what started it." Boulter said. “It was accidental.” The home is located at 8707 Cory Drive. Orangeville firefighters were assisted by the Prairieville Township/Pinc Lake fire De­ partment. Two Thomapple Twp. grass fires reported THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Thomapple Township Emergency Services responded to two grass fires last weekend. Chief Mark Marentettc said. One occurred at a private residence on Lynn Avenue near the Yankee Springs State Park Saturday, May 4, Marentctte said. The fire was reported at 4:10 p.m. Firefighters arrived at 4:17 and had the blaze put out six minutes later, Marentctte said. Cause of the fire was undetermined, but firefighters at the scene said “the woods were dry" and ground debris was “brittle.” TTES fire personnel responded to a grass fire Sunday evening at a private residence on Arlington in Middleville, Marentctte said. He said owners of the property came home and discovered a brush pile on their property had ignited. The fire was reported at 8:54 p.m. and was extinguished by 9:03. Woman cited for improper waste disposal HOPE TOWNSHIP — Anne Wilcox, 36. of 4700 Tillotson Lake Road, was cited for improper solid waste disposal May 2 after troopers from the Hastings post of the Michi­ gan State Police were called to Wilcox’s home al 2:06 p.m. Police found Wilcox burning parts of an older farm home she was tearing down on her property. The BPH Fire Department extinguised the fire. Police said Wilcox was advised by the BPH fire chief and the Hope Township build­ ing inspector that she was not to bum the home as a means of disposing of it. Police re­ ported the incident to both the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. Materials being burned may have contained pollutants such as asbestos and freon. Driver dodges dog, but strikes tree ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A 17-ycar-old Bellevue woman escaped serious injury Friday when her vehicle struck a tree, Michigan State Police from the Hastings post re­ ported. Police said Brandy M. Bruinckool was castbound on Huff Road cast of Jenkins Road when a dog ran into the road in front of her. She swerved to miss the animal and struck a tree, police said. Bruinckool was transported by a friend lo Baltic Creek Health Sys­ tems, where she was treated for cuts on her right hand. The incident occurred at 4:10 p.m., police said. Two injured when vehicle runs stop sign THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — A Kalamazoo man was ticketed for disregarding a stop sign after he was involved in a two-car crash on the comer of Patterson and Bass roads Saturday, May 4, Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings post report. Two peo­ ple were injured in the accident. Police said Henry J. Schreuder, 79. was northbound on Patterson at approximately 5:50 p.m. when he failed to slop at the Bass Road slop sign. “I didn’t even sec the stop sign," Schreuder told police He struck a vehicle driven by Aaron C. Wirsch, 28, of Hastings. Wirsch and a passenger in the Schreuder vehicle, Kathleen Schreuder, 77, were trans­ ported to Pennock Hospital by ambulance, where Schreuder was treated and released. Wirsch was admitted lo the hospital and released May 6. Pickup truck rolls over, strikes tree RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man was injured when the pickup truck he was driving rolled over and struck a tree last Thursday, deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department report. Deputies said Dewayne D. Thompson. 46. was northbound on McCann Road just north of M-37 at 10:28 p.m. Thursday, May 2. when his vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck a mailbox. The truck then crossed over McCann, went into a ditch, rolled over and struck a tree. Thompson was pinned in the vehicle; police had to call the Hastmgs Fire Department to assist in extrication. Thompson was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. The accident remains under investigation. Three-car crash Injures 2 people MIDDLEVILLE — A three-car crash in Middleville May 4 injured two and resulted in a ticket for one of the drivers, deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department ^Deputies said the crash occurred on South Broadway a half mile south of Third Street Police said Tami k Johnson. 16. of Middleville was stopped in the southbound lane waiting for traffic to clear so she could make a left-hand lum at 4:41 pjn. when her vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Jenna B. Erway, 16, of Delton. Johnson’s vehicle was pushed into the northbound lane of Broadway, where it struck a northbound vehicle driven by Jill Dimond, 18, of Hastings. Johnson and Erway were transported to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Two passengers in the Johnson car and two passengers in the Dimond car were uninjured. ., . . ... .. . . Erwav told police she bent over to reach for something in her vehicle and took her eyes off the road just prior lo the crash. She was cited for failing to yield the right of way. Dog search for children canceled RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Two Michigan State Police search dogs were ordered to head to Barry County Saturday when a four-year-old and five-year-old came up miss­ ing, according to Barry Central dispatchers. The young children, who lived on M-37, turned up at their grandmother’s home 20 minutes after they were reported missing at 11:47 ajn., dispatchers said. Apparently the children had walked to their grandmother’s home. The dog search was called off. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 9 2002 - Page 19 This would help officials lo see what goals were realistic and plan accordingly . For a non-specific example, if 1000 acres preserved each year was the goal, and if the cost to preserve it was $1,750,000. the local match could be $437,500. (This would be a place to begin a proposal, and not the final figures ) It might mean saving only 250 acres per year instead of 1000 acres, lo get started. When the public in other states has seen ac­ tual land preserved, more support for the program has been generated. Sheridan pointed out that if installment purchases were utilized, and spread over several years, more than twice the amount PDR, continued page 13 an easement into perpetuity. At present the way the program is written, the land cannot be put into another use if farming is no longer economically viable. However, the draft plan says it is to be flexible and is to be reviewed annually and updated as needed. Buy-out provisions in the program may be added if the need becomes appar­ ent. * It was thought a change was needed in the benchmark value used in the evaluation formula, which is based on sale of open land. The difference between the land's de­ velopment value and the agricultural value is the amount which determines what a land owner would be paid to keep the land in a permanent casement. • Based on the sales of land over a three year period, many people said they felt the time period was not current enough to accnratcly reflect the development value of most parcels. Parcels of 20 acres or larger are used for the basis, but it is not possible to separate out the intended use for devel­ opment or for agriculture. It also docs not include the value of sub­ divided farmlands into smaller parcels which have been sold at much larger amounts for an even higher development value. The committee noted that it was difficult to locate relevant sales data to include in the figures from the register of deeds. A benchmark needs to be based on all the sales in an area. Land contracts and site condo sales often do not get recorded until paid for. which also keeps the actual sales data out of the process. Averaging which disallows the high and low over a three-year period was also sug­ gested. But only one sale in Orangeville Township was recorded last year, at $2,851 per acre. One sale does not an average make. Using quadrants or districts instead of townships would perhaps provide a more accurate basis. Pennington uses a mathematical formula, for keeping other kinds of data current and said the method could be applied to sec­ tions or quadrants of the county to find a current sales basis that would be statisti­ cally accurate. Pennington suggested add­ ing each month's changes into the data and going back 36 months would help. Reflecting current values of real estate is critical if the program is to be attractive to land owners and if they are to participate, the time factor for preserving land as rap­ idly as possible is of essence if it is to be successful. In the past, residents county wide have placed a high value on preserving open space, natural ar£a&. and the rural, Atmos-, I pherc of Barry J t *1 ?" •• Feedback from the focus groups stressed a need for open space programs as well as for farm preservation. Comments were that "Barry County is unique because of the wetlands, open space and woodlots." They felt this effort was a great start for the county. One respondent said. "A similar system should be worked out for blocks of open space - forest, wetlands, etc." Meanwhile, loss of farm land lo urban sprawl in Barry County is apparent; urban sprawl into rural areas is consuming open land at an exponential rate. According to statistics provided by Pen­ nington, Barry County has 355, 942 total acres. The amount of land devoted to farm­ ing is 164,815 acres or 46.5 percent. This land is held by 881 farms with an average of 187 acres. As a county with a higher than average ratio of agriculture, land own­ ers and public officials arc interested in helping to keep farms here. By comparison, in 1982, Barry Countyhad 181,000 acres in agriculture. If this de­ creasing trend continues, by 2012, just ten years away, there will be only 122.000 acres left. In Barry County the population is ex­ pected to increase by the year 2020 by about 13 percent, while residential land use is anticipated to increase by about 75 per­ cent. It was noted by some that in spite of the concern over lost farm land, unless there was a way to raise the county portion of the matching funds to support the program, the County Commissioners might not be com­ mitted to implementing the program. They might not be enthusiastic about passing an ordinance to implement the program. Without state funding for the major part of the program, it is doubtful whether Barry County would support it, but if the program is not in place the county would not be ready to get funding if it becomes avail­ able. So far only Peninsula Township has a PDR program already in place. Stacy Sheridan, who has helped facilitate the drafting of the PDR program, said Lapeer County is about ready to sign an or­ dinance to put the program in place should funding become available. Also Clinton County is proposing one mill to generate $10 million over several years. She said Shiawassee has signed an ordi­ nance to be positioned for implementation if funds come through. Sheridan said BarryCounty would be in the top five in position­ ing to receive the funding, and urged the committee to persevere with its efforts. To generate information to substantiate what it would take to preserve X numbers of acres at an estimated cost. Sheridan en-U cdora^&i fl^'Cbmfriittuc to create a "sample of acreage could be preserved in the same time period. Tom Guthrie also said the Federal Gov­ ernment is also expected to contribute funding in the future to help establish PDR programs. This would not apply retroac­ tively to programs begun in advance, how­ ever. It was pointed out that if public support for such a program, including a funding op­ tion was documented, the commissioners would be more certain about taking tangi­ ble steps in the direction of establishing the program. Don Diummond said being able to suggest ways to fund the program would also help. This led lo consideration of conducting a public survey. Including questions relevant to farm preservation could be incorporated into a survey with a w ider purpose, as part of a Master Plan process, for instance, as suggested by Tom Wilkinson. This would be very appropriate, espe­ cially at this time, Jim Alden pointed out. because the county is to embark on creating a master plan, and a survey about the pub­ lic's support of various kinds of land use is a critical part of the process. "It fils right in," he said. The Planning Commission has a goal to meet a December 31 deadline for updating the county master plan. If a PDR ordinance is passed by the County Board of Commissioners, it will es­ tablish a commission with separate author­ ity from the Planning Commission. Lands selected for Agricultural Preservation will presumably be located in agricultural zones. The BCLP will meet May 31. individu­ als will do research to adjust aspects of the draft program in response to the public comment. The revised draft, along with recommendations will go to the BarryCounty Development Committee and then to the County Commissioners in June, it is hoped. This will be the final task required of the committcc(BCLP) A suggested draft ordi­ nance will be offered, which the County Commission could approve soon. The County Commi&iCrhcfs could pass a PDR ordinance, and could ask the task force to complete additional tasks, such as to arrange for a survey or to hold additional focus groups to determine the support of the program by landowners county-wide. The County Commission could decide to create an Ag Preservation Commission to implement the program once funding is available. They could appoint some BCLP members or others to such a Commission. or mock purchase of development contract. Barry County Health Dept, won’t limit lot size if it perks Jim Rutherford of the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department asked to clarify a common assumption held by some public officials and the public that a minimum lot size is allowed by his department. Rutherford said the Health Department sets no minimum lot size, but several vari­ ables enter in to whether a building site is adequate. Factors such as soil types, waler table, slope, surface water, isolation dis­ tances from property lines, wells etc. are considered in determining if a site is buildable and if a septic system will be ade­ quate, or "perks." In a very general way. lot sizes which Drug overdose probed in death Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post are waiting results of an autopsy per­ formed on a 32-ycar-old female to deter­ mine if the woman died of a drug overdose. Police labeled the death last weekend of Lyncttc L. Kocher, of undetermined ad­ dress, as “suspicious." “The cause of death is still under investi­ gation." a written press release stated. “However, initial investigation has deter­ mined that the subject had unknown amounts of methadone in her system." The autopsy was performed Tuesday, ac­ cording to Trooper Donna 7*homas. it may­ take awhile for test results to be available. Barry- 911 received a call concerning Ko­ cher from a residence on Upton Road in Rutland Township at 9:34 p.m. Sunday. May 5. When emergency personnel arrived, they administered CPR. However, according lo the written release, police later determined that Kocher's condition had gone unre­ ported for nearly 13 hours before authori­ ties were notified. Thomas said a search was made of the home. No arrests were made. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER will support septic systems can be as small as 3/4 acre or larger, while in some cases 10 acres would not be adequate if the con­ ditions were prohibitive. Small sites can be a problem if a septic system fails, because often there is not enough space left to put in a second system on the site. Police seek morning robber County or township zoning often docs place a limit on lot size, however. Rutherford said a discussion of the state's new open space and clustering guidelines led to a misunderstanding of Health De­ partment methods for determining accept­ able building sites. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post arc searching for a white male in his mid to late 30s in connection with an un­ armed robbery of the Banficld Store in Johnstown Township. The robbery occurred at approximately 8 a.m. Monday, May 6. The suspect waited for the store clerk to open the register while he purchased food, police reported. “When the till opened, he distracted the clerk, reached across the counter, and started grabbing money." a written release reported. “The clerk fought back and was able to retrieve some of the money before the suspect fled the scene.” The suspect, described as 5’8" or 5’9", of slender build, with dark brown hair, re­ portedly wore a dark green shirt and blue jeans during the robbery. The man drove away in a newer model two-door vehicle, similar to a Monte Carlo, police said. An undetermined amount of money was taken from the store. The case is still under investigation. Anyone w-ith information is asked lo call Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Silent Observer offers a reward for information leading to arrests and convictions of crimes. TV stolen at storage facility RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hastings post said one of the Thomappplc Green Street Stor­ age units on M-43 was burgled this past weekend. The incident was reported at 8:48 a.m. May 4. An employee of the person renting the unit reported that (he unit's lock had been cut and was left lying on the ground. Police said a television of undetermined value was missing. We Make... 99C Subscribe by calling... J-Ad Graphics 616-945-9554 OFFICES LOCATED on M-13 HIGHWAY NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on February 28 2001 with Scott E Hams and a single man c* Mortgagor and Diversified Mortgage Finance Company as Mortgagee and recorded on March 9 2001 m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry State of Michigan, in 1055849 Page 1-4 and was assigned to Northpointe Bank on March 5 2001 and the Assignment was filed on March 9 . 2001 m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan in 1055850 Pages 1-2 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of the date of this notice the sum of S99.228.93 inclusive of accrued interest, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any pan thereof secured by said Mortgage; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, on May 30. 2002 at 1 00 pm. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, ttiat being the □lace for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at pubic auction or vendue for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with interest rate of 17.95% percent, all allowable costs ol sale and applicable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and desenbed as follows: Legally Described as: A parcel of land begin­ ning 150 feet South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East to Barlow Lake. 650 feet, more or fess: thence West 650 Feet more or less, to the West Section line; thence North along Section Ime to the place of beginning Tax ID: 08-16 008-400-00 The penod within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six months from the date of sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated April 2. 2002 Patrick Timothy Reid, II REID AND REID Attorneys for Mortgagee Business & Trade Center 200 N Washington Square. Ste. 400 Lansmg, Michigan 48933-1384 Telephone: (517) 487-6566 (5/23) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cheney II (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 17. 2001. and recorded on July 26. 2001 in Instrument No. 1063707 in Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 31, 2001. which was recorded on October 16. 2001. in Instrument No. 1068229 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 95/100 dol­ lars ($168,961.95). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pin., on June 20. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Sections 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11; and running thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet long the centertine of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 1127 feet along the centerline of Cobb Road; thenco West 540 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11 for the true place of beginning, thence continuing West 576 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 268 feet; more or less, parallel with the East line of Section 10 and 433 feet Westerly therefrom, to the center of Gilkey Lake Road; thence Easterly along the center of Gilkey Lake Road to a point which lies North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 484 5 feet from the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes East 484 5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 mortth(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 B. ngham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200217648 Wolves (6/6) This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Woodmansee un­ married. to First Residential Mortgage Network Inc . mortgagee dated August 12. 1999 and recorded August 24. 1999 tn Doc No 1034345 Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by. The Bank of New York. TR U A dtd 12/1/2001 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). by assignment dated April 11. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage tne sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine and 99/100 Dollars (S90.999 99) including interest at the rate of 11.65% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 13. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ senbed as: Lot 4. Supervisor s Rat of Green Meadows No. 1. as recorded in Liber 3. Page(s) 67 of Rats. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgage can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: May 2. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York, TR. U/A dtd 12/1/2001 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 (5-30) File No. 250.0025 NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Craig Brown and Celeste Bro vn. husband and wife, of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern S E Grand Rapids Michigan 49507. dated May 21. 2001. and recorded on June 7. 2001, in Docket Number 1061016 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National Banking Association, whose address is 770 Kanmoor. S.E.. Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 25. 2001. and recorded on June 7. 2001. with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Docket Number 1061016. and upon which there« now claimed lobe Am lor principal and interest the sum of Thirty Throe Thousand Five Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($33,509.61) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided on May 30,2002 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned wil sei at the Easi door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Stree . Hastings. Michigan, that being the place o1 holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at pubic venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law. the premises in sa>d mortgage located in the Township of Johnston, Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant south 89 deg 23'56" West 970.42 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 deg 23 56" West. 349 95 feet along said 1/4 hne to the West line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 deg. 33’57" West. 253.00 feet along sad Wes! line; thence North 89 deg. 23’56" East. 349.95 feet; thence South 00 deg. 3357“ East. 253 00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes over the easterly 66 feet thereof. Also subject to an easement for Lucas Road and any other ease­ ments or restrictions of record Item <08-09-026­ 002-00 which has an address of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the date of such sale Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor. S.E.. Suite 201 Grand Rapids M»chigan 49546 Dated: Apnl 18. 2002 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (FM0071) Attorney for Mortgagee 181 Ottawa. N.W., Ste. 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (5/16) HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP QUALITY CAR CLEANING COPIES COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... LEGAL NOTICES Attention Hastings High School SENIORS... The Annual Graduation Issue of ... 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"She’s taking up jail space.’’ house Feb. 2 in Johnstown Township en­ tered a guilty plea Tuesday to maintaining a drug house, second offense, double penalty. Police allegedly seized more than 70 grams of pre-packaged methamphetamine, about $6,000 cash and made six arrests on the night of the incident. The officers also allegedly seized one ounce of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, packaging and a scale. • Brian Parker. 38. of Hickory Corners, was ordered to spend two years lo 168 months in prison on his conviction of utter­ ing and publishing for stealing his mother s checks and using them. He was originally charged with false pre­ tenses for claiming to be a representative of McCormick Enterprises ir. Delton and tak­ ing possession of fire extinguishers worth more than $1,000. He was ordered lo pay $750 restitution. • Robert John Scholma. 41. of Hastings, is being held in the Barry County Jail on $1 million bond after being arraigned Thurs­ day. May 2. on one count of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, a charge which stems from Scholma’s third alleged methamphetamine laboratory to be seized by police. Police raided his Hastings home Wednesday. May 1. said Barn County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. He is charged with one count of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, one count of maintaining a lab and one count of possession of methamphetamine. A May 22 pre-exam hearing has been • Bert Lee Morales. 47. of Bellevue, who was scheduled to be tried May 20 and 21 on charges of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine and operating a drug scheduled in Barry County District Court. He was arrested in 1999 when his car was stopped for driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and police found almost onequarter pound of suspected maiijuana in separate b iggies, seeds, paraphernalia, a pistol, ammunition and more. He was charged with carrying a con­ cealed weapon, felony firearm possession and possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver. In March ofthis year, Scholma was ar­ rested by the Southwest Enforcement T earn for allegedly operating a drug production laboratory involving a firearm, using a fire­ arm in the commission of a felony and pos­ session of marijuana, habitual offender, third offense. Scholma was free on $25,000 cash bond w hen he was arrested May 1. Scholma allegedly told police the sus­ pected marijuana was for his personal use and that he had found it growing outside his former Allegan County home. Scholma was sentenced to 90 days in jail on his convition in the year 2000 of deliv­ ery and manufacture of marijuana. Scholma pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for charges of carrying a con­ cealed weapon and felony firearm being dismissed. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin S. Kaufman and Sarah R Kaufman (original mort­ gagors) to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation. Mortgagee, elated June 14.2000. and recorded on June 28. 2000 in Instrument No. 1046114 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N A . as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates, Senes 2000-C. without recourse, f/k/a Northwest Bank Minnesota. Assignee by an assignment dated January 22. 2002. which was recorded on February 25. 2002. in Instrument No 1075419. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($63,603.29), including interest at 14 350% per annum. Under the power of safe contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1.00 PM. on June 13. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ senbed as: Lot 14, Treats Little Acres Subdiv'sion. accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof. Barry County Records, Rutland Township. Michigan Make: Lib­ erty Model. Doublewide Serial 801L27392XU. Width 26. Length 66. Year: 1987 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott . P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 .Singham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200211760 Gators (5-30) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public heanng for the following: AMENDED NOTICE CASE NUMBER V-11-2002: Ricky * Joanne King. LOCATION: 555 Eagle Pont Rd., m Section 4 of Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 8x48-ft addition to an existing detached accesso­ ry building making it larger than the maximum allowed sue of 1,024 sq. fl. (1.440 sq. ft). and 19-fl in height, the maximum height16-ft. from grade to peak. Also a variance that th-> building is too dose to the sideyard 5.5-ft (the minimum is 6-ft.) and too close the rear tot line 9.8-ft. (the minimum is 10-ft.) in the RL-2 zoning subject CASE NUMBER V-12-2002 - Mark Oabom. LOCATION: 101 Ridgewood Trail, n Sectton 16 of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 24x24-ft. attached garage closer to the road nghtof-way than allowed (60-ft). the minimum is 75-ft. in the AR zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-13-2002 - Jerry & Janice Dunn. LOCATION: Between Welcome Rd. and “dead-end." on the West side, m Section 29 of Cartton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 40x32-ft. detached accessory building (1.280 sq. ft.) which is larger than allowed (the maximum is 1,024 sq. ft.) and higher than allowed (20-ft.). the maximum is 16-ft. from grade to peak, in the RL1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-14-2002 - Steve A Karla Kwekel. LOCATION: 12966 Marsh Rd., in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance to erect a 14x22-ft. addition to an attached garage which will be doser to the road right-of-way (29 40-tt ), the minimum is 50-ft., and toe close to the side tot line (6.8-fL), the minimum is 9-ft.. in the RL-1 zon­ ingdistrict. CASE NUMBER V-15-2002 - Etwin & Sharon Rick LOCATION: 12632 Blue Lagoon, in Section 6 of Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 10-x20-ft. addition to the existing house and erect a 25x29-ft attached garage that will be too close to the rear lot line (5-ft). the minimum is 10-ft., and too dose to the side lot line (6-ft). the mini­ mum is 16-ft. in the RL-1 zoning district. REHEARING CASE NUMBER V-6-2001 David Brown LOCATION: 3451 Prfer Rd . in Section 3 of Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance for a por­ tion of a 66-ft wide easement that can be part of a regulated wetlands approximately 40-ft. m the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: May 14, 2002 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law BmMmg at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above desenbed property(ies) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and piece. Any written response may be muled to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The vanance application^) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (dosed between the 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry will provide nec­ essary auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers tor the heanng impaired and audio tapes of panted materials being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the fol­ lowing: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West Sta’e Street. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945­ 1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (5/9) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-05-16.pdf 0ed1eea6db485e3b963d386da9cfd4f2 PDF Text Text Pennock to use park parking lot Vision 20/20 gets rave reviews Delton to host regional track meet See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings HASTINGS PUBLIC UBURt 121S CHURCH ST mSTIHGS » 49054-1ISJ ANNER Thursday, May 16, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 20 News Briefs... PRICE 50* All involved in variety of activities Hastings Class of 2002 Top 10 presented Computer OK’d in Orangeville The Orangeville Township Board voted May 7 to buy a computer at a to­ ut cost of about $6,500 for the use of Township Treasurer Vickie Ritchie. The treasurer's request for a com­ puter to process tax bills was denied in March because she wanted to use it in her home and because local tax re­ ceipts have been processed in the past by the Manatron finn. Letters to the editor on the subject have been published in the Banner in previous editions. Hutchins Cheesebrough rake factory to upgrade More than 130 years of tradition is about to end at Michigan’s oldest op­ erating manufacturer, Cheesebrough Wood Rakes and Specialties in Free­ port. One of this nation’s original mass production facilities, Cheesebrough supplied American, European and Russian markets with hand tools for crop harvesting This summer will begin a new era at the old mill, where little has-changed since its start in the 1870s. Owners say the shift in attitudes in America result­ ing from increasing government regu­ lations, environmental issues and resi­ dential growth have pressured Cheese­ brough to modernize to protect future operations. Upgrades will begin with installa­ tion of more modem equipment to give Cheesebrough the option of hir­ ing employees. Some of the original flat belt driven eq jipment will be left in operation, but changes will require clearing out much of the old. An auc­ tion will be held June 11. The decision has not been easy for the mill crew. Reuben “Bud” Fish went on the payroll in 1941 and be has led the effort to keep the mill authen­ tic. His family b*» oecn involved in the mill since the start, when his grandfather, Reuben, brought his young family to the wilderness known as ’Nec-0-Woods" on a foot trail, to farm. hunt, and trap. Reuben helped Job Cheesebrough build the mill and much of the machinery row in use. Town Hall meet slated for May 20 Barry County Substance Abuse Services will have a “town meeting” from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Kellogg Community College, Fehsenfeld Center, Hastings campus. Substance Abuse Services is inter­ ested in hearing from community citi­ zens and stakeholders about what Barry County needs in managing the impact of alcohol and drug abuse for local citizens. The staff and executive board will be present to listen to community ideas to be included in the strategic planning process for the period from Oct. 1,2002 to Sept. 30, 2003. “This is the public’s chance to 'sound off’ about a problem which has scourged Barry County for much too long,” a spokeswoman said. Cali 945-1387 with any questions. Additional News Briefs on Page 2 Krebs Misak Top Hastings students have more than excellent scholastic achievement in com­ mon. All are high achievers in a number of areas. The following is a list of those achievers along with descriptions of their accomplishments during their high school of the Spanish Club in 11th grade. She was a member of the Diversity Club in 10th years. Carrie Bolthouse. 4.0 Bolthousc is the daughter of Jerry and Lyndy Bolthousc of Hastings. Bolthousc has been involved in the high school Drama Club and participated in a number of plays and musicals, including “It Happens Every Summer.” “Once in a Lifetime," “Arsenic and Old Lace.” “Spring Thing 2000.” “Once Upon a Mattress." and “The King and I.” She was Student Council secretary in 9th grade, a member of the volleyball team in 9th and 10th grade, secretary of the National Honor Society in 11th and 12th grade, member of the Regional Honors Choir in 12th grade, was a participant in district and state solo and ensemble vocal music competition, and was Student Am­ bassador in the People to People program. In her church she has been an orchestra. Praise Band and Youth Choir member and an accompanist. She has also served as a nursery worker. She has been a volunteer at the Hastings Public Library and the Hast­ ings YMCA, and was also a summer camp staff member at Camp Barakel. She has worked at Ace Hardware and the YMCA, been a piano teacher, and served as a math tutor. She is a National Merit Commended Stu­ dent, was Exchange Club Student of the Month, and won Division 1 ratings in solo and ensemble vocal music competition in 2001 and 2002. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University to study music education. Nicole Doozan, 4.0 Doozan is the daughter of Dave and Sue Doozan of Hastings. She has been a mem­ ber of the Business Professionals of Amer­ ica in 10th. 11th and 12th grades, serving as vice president the past two years. She was in Youth In Government in 10th. 11th and 12th grades, in Student Council in l()th and 12th grades, is senior class president, has been a member of the National Honor Society since 11th grade and currently serves as NHS president, was a cheerleader in 9th and 10th grades, and was a member grade, the Mock Trial Team in 10th and 11th grade, won an academic letter and pin in 10th and 11th grade, was HOBY recipi­ ent in 10th grade, was a member of the System Planning Council in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades, was Exchange Club Youth of the Month in 12th grade, and won BPA regional and state awards in parliamentary procedure and application interview in 10th. 11th and 12th grades. She has been a Venturing Crew member, attended a summer Youth Mission Trip, was a Vacation Bible School teacher, youth helper and youth Bible Study Leader, and was in Women’s Bible Study. She also camps, rock climbs, skis and reads. She plans to major in international busi­ ness at the University of Michigan or one of several other schools to which she has applied. She also plans to do intensive lan­ guage study and participate in study pro­ grams abroad. She wants to enter the busi­ ness world, become established in a com­ munity. and then pursue a political career. “If all goes well I intend to run for Presi­ dent some day.” she says. Mike Nitz, 3.96 Nitz is the son of Wade and Gloria Nitz of Hastings. Nitz has played high school soccer and high school tennis since ninth grade, has been a member of the Key Club one year. Interact Club two years. Ski Club four years. Business Professionals of America two years. National Honor Society two years. Fellowship of Christian Athletes one year, band one year and Spanish Club one year. He attended the Rotary Life Leadership Con'crcnce and was a sixth grade camp counselor. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church Youth Group, has gone on church mission trips for four years, and worked with the YMCA as a camp counselor and in soccer clinics. He likes to ski and hunt. He plans to study engineering at Michigan State or Purdue. Justin Hutchins, 3.95. Hutchins is the son of Louise and Jerry Hurless and Marc and Julie Hutchins of Hastings. Hutchins has been a member of the National Honor Society since 11th See Class of 2002 TOP 10, page 2 Nitz Tossava County Board races loom for 5 of 8 seats There will be contests for five of the eight scats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Aug. 6. One of the races will be a rarity in these parts — a primary contest between two Democrats, perennial candidate John J. Loftus and newcomer David Yonker in the Fourth District. The deadline for candidates to file for the positions was at 4 p.m. Tuesday, and 16 people did so. eight of them incumbents, all Republicans. Current Commissioners James French in the Second District. Clare Tripp in the Sixth and Tom Wing in the Seventh will get a free ride, running unopposed, unless a serious write-in campaign is waged later this summer. There have been reports that County Planning and Zoning Commission member Jan McKcough will run as an inde­ pendent. bu» the deadline for her to file is in July. Meanwhile, the heaviest interest will be in the First. Fourth and Eighth districts, where three candidates filed to run. In the First District, which covers the city of Hastings, first-term incumbent Tom Wilkinson will face two fellow Republi­ cans, retiring deputy sheriff Don Nevins and former Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondclmaycr. The Fourth District includes the two Democrats and one-term incumbent Kun Neil. The Eighth District will sec first term in­ cumbent Republican Wayne Adams face a challenge in August from James Alden again and if he survives that one, from Democratic Party Chairman Mel Goebel in the November general election. In the Third District, longtime incumbent Republican Sandy James, current board vice chairwoman, will square off with Monica Rappaport. best known for her as­ sociation with the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District. In the Fifth District. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKcnzic. an attorney, will be challenged Aug. 6 by W'aync T. Curtis of Nashville, a former See RACES, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16. 2002 News Briefs... Hazardous waste collection slated Barry County residents are being urged to load up their cars or trucks I**J Udh ifiibk nw could cause pollution U and bring them to the County Road I! vCriraznipron'Jgrage be'ween 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. A Household Hazardous Waste Collection site will be set up at there so residents can properly dispose of such items as old batteries, expired medicine. Fiberglass epozy. paint thinner, pesticides, rat poison, nail polish, moth balls and varnish. The County Road Commission is located at 1845 M-43 Highway, be­ hind Flcxftb, in Hastings. The County Solid Waste Oversight Committee has been sponsoring two Household Hazardous Waste Collec­ tion days each year. One is always held in Hastings and the other at vari­ ous locations. County residents can drop off their hazardous wastes al any collection location. Next fall’s collection will be held at the fire department in Delton. 'Golden Deeds' to be awarded The Exchange Club of Hastings' annual Book of Golden Deeds award will be presented Thursday, May 23, tn the Mayor Exchange luncheon with Allegan. The award is part of an exclusive Exchange Club program that honors members of the community who serve their fellow citizens, according tc Nancy Bradley, Eahange Club Book of Golde.i Deeds Committee chair­ woman. The award winner also will be the grand marshal at the Summerfest Pa­ rade Aug. 25. Most recent recipients of the honor have included Don Reid, Rus Sarver, Patty Engle. Dave Storms and Ardie Baum. Corvette Show set for Sunday Billed as the largest one-day Cor­ vette Show in the East, Charlton Park’s 14th annual Corvette Celebra­ tion is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19. Sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek, the show promises to in­ clude more than 300 cars on display within Charlton Park's historic village. Show cars arc eligible for partici­ pant-judged trophies in nine modelyear classes, as well as Best of Show and Spectators' Choice. A cash award will go to the club with the highest participation. The first 200 Corvettes io arrive will receive dash plaques and goody bags, and ail arc eligible for door prizes awarded throughout the day. Spectator admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child 5 to 12 years of age. Pro­ ceeds from the event go to local chari­ ties. For more information, call Historic Charlton Park at 945-3775. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the U5lh annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale for $10 per person. The banquet will be held in the Hastings High School cafeteria Satur­ day, June 1. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recognized and will bold open houses in separately as­ signed rooms »*ar the cafeteria. Anni­ versary’ class receptions begin no later than 5 p.m. and often earlier. Please cheek with your classmates for your classes’ exact schedule. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited to par­ ticipate in the banquet or circulate be­ tween these specially assigned rooms and greet old friends. Punch will be served in the cafeteria at six followed by dinner al 6:30 sharp. Immediately following this year's banquet there will be a dance and so­ cial hour sponsored by the Class of 1962. Everyone is invited. Music from the Big Band era of the 1940s and ‘50s will be featured. Music will be provided by Joe LaJoye. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy. 118 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, or by mail from Jane (Mutton) Sinclair, 7252 S. M-37 High­ way, or Donna (Bachelder) Kinney. 415 North Taffee Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. Self-addressed stamped envelopes will be appreciated. Send e-mail in­ quiries to: wwwxwaiton@mvcc.com. Right to Life meets May 30 The next Barry County Right to Life meeting has been changed to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30. The meeting will be held at the Diornapplc Valley Church, located at 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend the meeting. For more information, please call 367-4697. Administrators’ ‘Coffee’ Friday The next Hastings Area School Sys­ tem's “Coffee With Administrators" program for the 2J01-02 academic year will be conducted at 10 a.m. Fri­ day. May 17. in ihc Hastings Middle School multi-purpose room. The topic for this edition of the “Coffee" series will be how schools go about being accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The public is welcome to take part. River cleanup set for May 18 The annual Thornapple River Cleanup and Canoe Trip will be held Saturday morning, May 18, between Nashville and Caledonia. This event is planned for the Satur­ day before Memorial Day Weekend each year. Anyone interested is urged to par­ ticipate and help dean more than 40 miles of the Tbonwipple River. Several stretches of the river will be canoed and.cleaned simultaneously. Participants have the option of start­ ing at various points between Nash­ ville and Caledonia. Each group cov­ ers a float time of about two hours. The Thornapple River is navigable by all skill levels, so the whole family can enjoy a trip down the river. Ca­ noes are available free of charge thanks to the generosity of local canoe liveries. “Landlubbers" can chooac Io help with river bank cleanups if they prefer Steve Merring is coordinator of the event for his third year. A River Festival is planned at Tyden Park in Hastings May with food, music, exhibits and demonstrations, with the support of many individual and business sponsors. To sign up please visit www.thornapplerivcr.org for additional informa­ tion, or call Merring at 945-9706 or Rose at Hendershot at 948-8823. Anyone interested is urged to sign up and join the fun, bring their own canoe or kayak. Free rentals are avail­ able. Historical Society to hear about ‘60s The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will hear about the decade of the 1960s in a presentation by Banner edi­ tor David T. Young at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 16) at the Commis­ sion on Aging, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Family Fitness Bike Bash set Bicycle safety will be the focus of a free Family Fitness Bike Bash from 9 ajn. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the Barry Expo Center on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. Because more childhood injuries are associated with bicycles than any other consumer product except the automobile, free bicycle helmets will be given to adults and chikfren, from toddlers on up (while supplies last). Helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent, ac­ cording to the National Safe Kids or­ ganization. Those who attend arc being encour­ aged to bring their bikes because there will be free bike inspections and a bi­ cycle course. Educational materials also will be given away, including a bicycle safety coloring book, which includes some stickers. Reflectors will be distributed, too. Raffle prizes will be awarded. Refreshments, provided by Plumb’s, will be served. The bike course will be geared for young children, said Kacy Winters, co-chair of the local chapter of Safe Kids and customer service representa­ tive for Pennock Hospital. TOP TEN, continued from page 1 grade, was in Youth in Government in 11th and 121h grades, was in the Diversity Club in 11th grade, was French Club treasurer in 12th grade, served as Excel Club secretary in 10th grade and Excel Club vice president in 11th and 12th grades, served as Junior Honor Guard in 11th grade, won an Aca­ demic Letter in 10th grade and Academic­ Pin in 11th grade, and was Exchange Club Youth of the Month in 12th grade. He has assisted al Habitat for Humanity dinners, was involved in the Barry County Literacy Spelling Bee. attends St. Rose and First Presbyterian churches, and was in­ volved in Youth for Understanding. He plans to major in international and area studies with an emphasis on East Asia at Kalamazoo College with the goal of be­ coming a translator for business, govern­ ment or the media. Emily Smith, 3.92 Smith is the daughter of Doug and Dawne Smith of Hastings. She has been a member of the symphonic and marching bands. Jazz Band. French Club, and Stu­ dent Council. She's been secretary and president of the Excel Club and is a mem­ ber of the National Honor Society. She at­ tended the American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State, participated in Youth in Gov­ ernment and the Mock Trial Team, and was a Northeastern Elementary aid. She gives clarinet lessons and is a mem­ ber of the First United Methodist Church Youth Group, Leadership Team and Church Council. As part of Excel Club, she has participated in the Walk for Warmth. March of Dimes and a clothing drive, has donated money to Toys for Tots and the li­ brary fund-raising drive, and has helped at elementary schools. She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity to study history. Tyler Tossava, 3.91 Tossava is the son of Pete and Connie Tossava of Hastings. Tossava has been on the Honor Roll all four years of high school, achieving high honors every year. He has had perfect at­ tendance for the past three years and is working on his fourth year. He participated in the Chemistry Olympiad his junior year. He spends 10 hours a month preaching in the Hastings area and spends 50 hours preaching as an Auxiliary Pioneer in April. He helps run the horseshoe tournament for Summerfest and works as a co-op student in the high school counseling office. He wants to do oifxc/computer and construction work and also be a minister. After spending a year preaching in the Hastings area he plans to move to New York City tefwork at the world headquar­ ters of Jehovah’s Witnesses helping print literature or “whatever they assign me to.” Stephanie Buck, 3.91 Buck is the daughter of Barb and Eddy Buck of Hastings. Buck has been a member of the marching, symphonic and jazz bands for four years. She received varsity letters in cross country her sophomore and senior years and was most improved player in her sophomore and senior years. She earned letters in track her freshman and senior years. She was a member of the Drama Club in 9th. 10th and 11th grade, served in the pit orchestra for school musicals in the 10th and 11th grades, was a member of the Science Show Team as a junior and senior, and participated in the Science Olympiad in 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. She is also a 4­ H volunteer. She plans to attend Lyman Briggs Col­ lege at Michigan State University with the goal of becoming a forensic pathologist. Elizabeth Bowne Nida, 3.90 Nida is the daughter of Robert Nida and Linda Bowne of Hastings. She has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years and a member of the basketball team for four years — three years as a var­ sity player and two years as captain. She played volleyball for four years, two years on the varsity. She was volleyball team captain her senior year. She played soccer for four years, three on the varsity, and served as captain her senior year. She won sportsmanship awards in basketball and volleyball, was Defensive Player of the Year in soccer, was Student Council class vice president in 10th and 11th grades, was Student Council Executive Board Vice President in 12th grade, was a member of the Women’s Honors Choir in 10th and 11th grades, was a member of the Varsity Singers in J 2th grade, was a member of the Drama Club and in the school play in 9th grade, was a member of BPA in 10th grade, placed 7th in BPA parliamentary procedure state competition in 10th grade, was a member of Interact in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, was a Key Club member in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, was a S.A.D.D. member in 12th grade, a Ski Club member in 11th grade, a member of the Prom Com­ mittee in 11th grade, and a member of the Homecoming Court in 12th grade, was an H.H.S. Wendy's Heisman Award nominee, was an MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award Nominee in basketball, won an Academic Letter in 10th grade, won an Academic Pin in 11th grade, was an All-American Scholar in 12th grade, was a 5th grade camp counselor, and was Student of the Month in 11th grade. She is a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, the St. Rose Youth Group and St. Rose Choir, works at summer basketball camps and YMCA youth basketball and volleyball programs, and is a volunteer for middle school volleyball players. She attended the Rotary Life Leadership Conference, was a member of committees for the Community Education and Recrea­ tion Center election and Teen Center. She is a Hodges Jewelry employee and piano student. She participated in XAU basket­ ball for six years, in individual basketball camps, in a special Homestay program in Spain and in a marine biology camp. She plans to attend DePaul University to study marketing, communications and de­ sign with the goal of becoming a wedding consultant/cntreprencur Heather Krebs, 3.85 Krebs is the daughter of Leon and Debra Krebs of Hastings. As a freshman she played freshman basketball and volleyball and JV softball. She was Most Valuable Player in JV softball. As a sophomore, she played JV basketball and volleyball and varsity softball. She was captain of the JV volleyball team as a sophomore . nd was Most Dedicated Player on the varsry soft­ ball team as a sophomore. She won at Aca­ demic Letter as a sophomore and was in­ volved in the school's Peer Mediation pro­ gram. As a junior she was a member of the Excel Club. BPA and Pcei Mediation. She won an Academic Pin. She served as cap­ tain of the varsity softball team and was named Most Dedicated Player. As a senior she was Excel Club treasurer, member of BPA and Peer Mediation, and member of the varsity softball team. She plans to attend Meredith College in North Carolina to major in English and mi­ nor in history, with the goal of going into elementary education. Keli Misak, 3.85 Misak is ihe daughter of Frank and Mar­ tha Misak of Hastings. She has been a member of the high school band for four years, serving as drum major from 10th through 12th grade. She was a member of SSA-SSA Honors- Var­ sity Singers in 10th, 11th and 12lh grades, was Student Council class president from 9th through 11th grade, has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years, was a member of the Steel Drum Band in 11th and 12th grades, was in solo and ensemble competition in 11th and 12th grades, won an Academic Letter in 10th grade and an Academic Pin in 11th grade, was Homecoming Queen in 12th grade, is president of the Student Council Executive Board as a senior, and was a varsity cheer­ leader in 10th and 11th grades. She was a junior volunteer at Pennock Hospital in 11th and 12th grades and played percussion in the Hastings City Band last summer. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University in the fall. Congratulations ...to all graduates in Barry County! Spring in full bloom. The flowering crab apple trees in Tyden Park are in full bloom. The paths are ready for walkers and the bridge provides access to both sides of the river. Special $1000 SAVINGS !\ hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides the finest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. •hearthstone residents enjoy: « Quality, Caring Staff c® Safe and Secure Environment « Extensive Activity Programs « Personalized Care Plan e» Family Support Groups Act Now! 'Call for details! Count on -hearthstone's Assisted Living & Memory Care Center to care for your loved ones. Schedule your personal tour by calling us today! Conveniently located at 4352 Breton Rd. SE Kenwood, MI 49512 (616)281-5170 wu-w heanhjtoneassisted com Uctow NO XH <10236803 QQ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 16. 2002 - Page 3 ‘Vision 20/20’ groups create vision for county by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Residents, public officials and other stakeholders gathered al a thrcc-day Futuring Conference May 8-10 to create a vision for Barry County and to establish action groups to pursue these goals. Conference attendees hoped to produce a road map for the county on the way to the year 2020. Participants were organized into focus groups to help envision the kind of commu­ nity they would like to sec in the year 2020. Stakeholder groups included Health and Human Services, Business, Youth, Govern­ ment, Farms and Agriculture. Culture and the Arts, Education, Natural Resources and Tourism and Transportation and Infrastruc­ ture. Former educator Jack Bender, who served as a facilitator, said the most impor­ tant thing is to achieve "agreement on im­ portant things, reasonable compromises where necessary, and an understanding of how to move the county in the direction most desirable to the majority of its resi­ dents." Bender said he was extremely impressed during the conference with the positive atti­ tude of the participants. He said they had a great intelligence capacity, leadership abili­ ties and an attitude of cooperation. "There is a tremendous amount of poten­ tial here. This group looks at how much we have accomplished, they don't think it re­ quires someone else, and do believe that we can take care of the problems and can chart our own course," Bender said. Midway through the conference, partici­ pant May Granata was working on a group interested in developing the arts in the area. “We have been looking into the future to extend all of the good things about BarryCounty, like maintaining a rural atmos­ phere,” she said. “People have been envi­ sioning so many changes. I found we want to keep some things the same, but we also want to expand, an aspect to reconcile." One of the first activities of the groups was to identify a time line identifying sig­ nificant events, from a personal, global and local scale. A general picture of trends and of community character evolved. A few of many examples were, • Women's liberation in the 1970s. • Many moving to the county in the '80s. * ' vnlun' tectum in the ‘80s. " • • Smail bwWhirastxpdttrtbllWtfte ’80s. • Big business moving in to the county. • Computers and cell phones in the ‘90s. • Increased interest in the family and the county as a place to live. • More organizations and facilities for enrichment. • Increased awareness of development and preservation. Trends then were analyzed by each of the stakeholder groups, to identify things they were either proud of or sorry for. Then the groups envisioned a preferred future, with scenarios that were described for May of the year 2020. A few of the many examples were: "There is widespread recycling." "Tourism/recreation opportunities in­ creased — bike paths, walking tours, camp­ ing, cross country skiing, bike race...." "More people work from their homes, but they are more tied to community." "Service*, are accessible by a superior transportation system." "There is diffusion and display of art throughout the county.” "There are recreation centers for youth throughout the county." "There is more ofT-sitc education avail­ able." "The economy is strong." "There is increased awareness of com­ munity needs, and the underprivelcged." "Farm markets." "Public sporting areas." "Infrastructure is planned." Participant Jim Fish said he was and is concerned about issues of natural resources and agriculture. He said "It's been a real good experience. I think we have accom­ plished a lot. We've gotten an awful lot of information. A lot of people have a lot of really great ideas. We have been getting it down on paper." Fish said during the middle of the proc­ ess they were summarizing what they would like to accomplish by the year 2020, 18 years from now. "We are getting down the things we think ought to be done." He said implementation would require money, but "the main thing is to decide you arc go­ ing to do something and not just talk about it. After collecting the visions, wishes, hopes and plans of the attendees for a BarryCounty where they would like to live in the year 2020, during the first half of the con­ ference, specific areas of consensus were identified, for action groups to pursue. Fish commented, "I'm real happy there are so many people interested in keeping the county the way it is as far as agriculture and natural resources and open space is concerned, and not put concrete over the whole thing, like some of the other counties in Michigan have." On the third day. the groups listed pro­ posed projects which would represent a manifestation of the visions which had evolved as a part of the process. Focus groups worked together to envision what things they would like to see manifested in the county by the year 2020. Nine common ground areas were identi­ fied, as follows: 1. Youth involvement 2. Arts and culture 3. Promote tourism 4. Economic develop­ ment 5. Preserve natural resources 6. Strengthen educational opportunities 7. County-wide comprehensive planning 8. Cooperation and involvement 9. Promotion and development of health and human serv­ ices. Different participants with specific inter­ ests gathered to develop operational state­ ments to make the intention easily under­ stood by others. Those in each of these in­ terest groups then formed action groups, with a chair person, a meeting time and place, identified potential partners and sug­ gested action steps were noted. The groups committed to continuing the work in the future. The work is intended to continue. In February. Barry County's Futuring Trust Committee was awarded up to $7,000 from the Barry Community Foundation to help fund the Vision 2020 Conference. This allowed the committee to hire a profes­ sional facilitator from outside the area. The Feme Kuhn from Philadelphia and Jack Bender from Hastings co-facilitated the recent Vision 20/20 conference. conference was a project of the Building Trust task force of Barry County Futuring. The professional selected for guiding the committee was Feme Kuhn, who operates a consulting business in Philadelphia, with 10 years of experience in guiding Future Search activities. She has worked with many different types of organizations, ranging from the NY Penn Health System Agency to the Nevada State Health Divi­ sion. The internationally developed techniques used to enlist total community involvement has evolved and been improved through many years experience in such groups world wide. The technique often initiates actions that have continuing consequences. In Pinewood California, the USDA For­ estry Service used the methodology to re­ solve differences between land owners, for­ esters, and timber interests. Future Search facilitators brought people together in Dan­ bury Connecticut to create a safer place for families in a climate of violence. Pennock Hospital employees granted temporary Fish Hatchery lot use by David T. Young Editor Pennock Hospital employees will use 30 spaces in the Fish Hatchcry parking lot for the next 10 to 12 months during construc­ tion of Pennock’s new facility on West StatcStrect. Yfie Hastings City Council Mondav night grant the hospitMWtyist with the stipulations that Pennock will have to take care of maintenance and assure safety and security of the lot. City Manager Jeff Mansfield, in a writ­ ten memo to council members, said. “Pen­ nock is having problems accommodating their parking needs on their current site. Once their new bui'ding is complete, they anticipate that the parking demands will de­ cline on their existing site.” The new facility on State Street, just west of the old County Post, is expected to house office and clerical staff and perform some routine lab services such as blood work, so those employees eventually will park in that area. Mansfield said the Fish Hatchcry parking lot normally has plenty of room, so it wouldn't likely cause problems for the city park. Pennock about a half dozen years ago had several houses across the street on the south side Green Street demolished to make way for a parking lol for employees. The hospital employees will use Fish Hatchery’s lot between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: • Granted permission to Habitat for Hu­ manity Io have r. contractor install water sewer mains at its newest house building project in the 100 block of East Marshall Street. Habitat earlier had sought a special as­ sessment district to extend water and sewer to the house once it is constructed, but a majority of property owners in the immedi­ ate area objected. Habitat now plans to have water and sewer services extended to this one house and others may hook up if they wish by re­ imbursing Habitat for Humanity. The city agreed Io establish a special assessment district with that in mind, that no one be re­ quired to hook up and pay. Mayor Frank Campbell said he wanted total assurance that no property owner in the immediate area would be required to hook up. “We need to stipulate that they won’t be assessed unless they tap into it.” he said. Mansfield said none would be mandated hookup, but philosophically, “As good en­ vironmental stewards, we should encourage people to hook up whenever we can.” Councilman Barry Wood noted that un­ der this arrangement. “There's a possibility that a special assessment district won': be established.” Mansfield also pointed out that this ar­ rangement really isn’t new because the Hastings Area Schools have hooked up Star Elementary to utilities and they gel reim­ bursed when someone else taps into the system. • Approved entering into an agreement with Jimmie Bush that will allow him to continue to use a garage he built at 1315 South Broadway, next to the south water tower, encroaching on city property. City officials said they believe it was an honest mistake and have offered to let him continue as he has. Bush, who thought he was building on his own property, offered to buy a 20- by 100-foot parcel to cover the encroachment, but the city insisted on the agreement instead. » “We have no intention of selling it,” he told the council, “but I can’t foretell the fu­ ture... If something happened to me, my concerns are that it not be a hindrance to my family... I’d really prefer not to move the building." Councilman David Jasperse said, “This seems like the simplest solution right now.” Councilman Donald Spencer said, “We (the city) have two options — Make him move it, or give him a license agreement. Selling is not an option." The vote for an agreement was unani­ mous. • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. May 28 (May 27 is Memo­ rial Day) to take comments on the city’s application for a $40,000 community de­ velopment block grant to fund a market analysis and planning effort for the down­ town business community. Then city’s match would be $20,000. • Informed Boy Scout Adam Sheldon that his request to build a hiking, biking and orienteering trail near Hammond Road is “very doable” and the liability for con­ trolled activities would be minimal. Shel­ don wants to construct the recreational trail as part of his Eagle Scout project. • Tabled a request from Rene Swift to re­ zone a parcel of land at 1425 South Hano­ ver from R-2 single family residential to R­ D residential duplex to allow conversion of the home there to multi-family residential, three or four units. The City Planning Commission earlier this month recommended the city deny the request. • Adopted a memorandum of understand­ ing for work being done by the Barry County M-37 Corridor Study Committee. • Approved a letter of commitment to the Link Michigan telecommunications project for Barry. Kent and Ionia counties, but did not make any promises yet about any monetary contributions. When Campbell said, “I’m not sure what they’re asking for.” Mansfield explained that the purpose of the regional organiza­ tion is to stimulate private sector develop­ ment of telecommunications infrastructure • Authorized the local American Le­ gion's annual Memorial Day parade Mon­ day morning. May 27. in Hastings. • Accepted the low bid of $39.82 a ton from the Detroit Salt Co. for salt for the next winter season. The city paid $46.52 a ton last year. • Tabled final approval for an agreement with Ncxtel for use of a water tower until the next meeting. Tuesday. May 28. • Authorized, though after the fact, the purchase of a new sludge grinder for the wastewater treatment plant from JWC En­ vironmental for $13,175. Mansfield acknowledged that the pur­ chase of more than $5,000 was made with­ out official council approval, but noted it was done because of an emergency situa­ tion a couple of weeks ago. Though the-old sludge grinder failed, no sewage made it into the Thomapplc River, it was noted. • Approved a health insurance program for city administrative employees in which they will be able to get prescription drug cards for $10 and $20, rather than $5, but their monthly premiums will be reduced. • Received a letter from citizen Robert Dwyer about excessive noise in his neigh­ borhood on North Broadway near Green Street. Dwyer said the noise comes from loud stereos, motorcycles and parties, which increase in numbers as the weather gets warmer. Police Chief Jerry Sarver told the coun­ cil, “We have encouraged our patrol offi­ cers to take an aggressive posture, but use discretion.” He said it is difficult to effectively deal with motorcyclists by simply ticketing them. “We could cite them for disturbing the peace (rather than ticketing them),” he said. “We can’t just sit in one place and wait for a loud car to come." Sarver added, “I’m not sure there’s any solving of the problem, but we’re going to do what we can... We don’t want to be the bad guy in every situation.” Dwyer submitted a copy of a noise ordi­ nance used in Ann Arbor as a suggestion for something Hastings might do. Tia deGoa, who was subbing for City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes Monday night, said, “It is the city attorney’s office’s opin­ ion that the current city ordinances cover this adequately.” • Approved a request from the Hastings Jaycees for use of the softball field and Fish Hatchery Park from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial Day weekend May 24-27 for a coed softtAH tournament and granted a stay of the local ordinance to allow food and beverages to be sold. • Granted a request from Hastings Mu­ tual Insurance to have a company picnic at Fish Hatchery Park from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. • Approved a request from the YMCA of Barry Count) to use three Tydcn park ten­ nis courts from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from June 17 through Sept. 16 for a Monday night adult doubles tennis league. • Approved a request from the Barry County Commission on Aging to have its annual “Meals on Wheels” walkathon from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18. • Granted a request from the Barry County Fair to hang a banner over State Street from July 1 to July 20 promoting the 150th anniversary of the fair. Family planning is hot Legislative Coffee topic by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Michigan legislature’s recent deci­ sion to fund only those family planning clinics that do not promote abortion brought some controversy to last Monday morning’s Legislative Coffee session. Tom Chadwick, speaking for Stale Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons, who could not attend, explained that the state only wanted to fund “legitimate” family planning services. He also explained that no cuts in service were planned, but that the state would prioritize where state funds would go. Later he was challenged by resident Bob Dwyer, who said he was concerned that this was a direct attack on Planned Parent­ hood which provides many services to women in the state, including pap smears and mammography. According to Dwyer, women’s crisis centers not affiliated with Planned Parent­ hood were not providing other medical services to women. “I am worried about what will happen to poor women this year and next year." Chadwick said. “Eventually these other clinics will be providing competitive serv­ ices. The state needs to be able to spend money to support what is in the state inter­ est. Abortion is not in the state interest." State Representative Gary Newell an­ nounced that revenues are not coming in as well as was anticipated. More budget cuts are expected, and these arc “real cuts." not just “tweaking." Rick Trcur told the crowd that Congress­ man Vern Ehlers supports nuclear energy and believes it is better for the environ- ment than goal produced energy, and he is in favor of storing spent fuel rods in the Yucca Mountain facility in Arizona Ehlers also has promoted a bill support­ ing sound science for the Environmental Protection Agency. This will give the EPA a base policy so that they can use scientific facts when making decisions. Greg Moore told those at the coffee that congressman Nick Smith is unhappy that caps were not part of the recently passed and signed by the president farm bill, he re­ ported that Smith says, “cap issue has not gone away." Smith also is trying to get information about ncwslinc, which allows those who are blind to have their local newspapers read to them. “Now those with visual im­ pairments are not limited to the major pa­ pers like the New York Times or Washing­ ton Post." The legislative coffees, monthly meet­ ings with state and federal legislators, will take a break over the summer and in Sep­ tember. The coffees are sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING ...done quickly! j-Ad Graphics Printing Plus �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... In My Opinion... County commissioners act without people’s consent More than 50 Barry County citizens in the 20/20 sessions last week showed us what's best about Barry County. Meanwhile, unfortunately, most members of the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. remain mired in tunnel vision and still show us they're the problem, not the so­ lution. At the Future Search Conference at the Cedar Creek Institute, voices were heard, vi­ sions seen, plans made and actions taken. The conference idea came from the Barry County Futuring Trust Committee. The Fu­ turing Committee held a similar conference in 1989 and many of the same issues came up again, such as inter-governmental cooperation, human service needs, planning and zoning issues, transportation and more. But most important they won’t just put it in a file cabinet, they’ll use it for continued study and implementation. Meetings will be held throughout the county to review the findings, set the strategics, systems and or­ ganization structure needed to support the vision. The action groups will develop short and long term plans based on the future vision they have created from the conference. They have learned to build on the knowledge that people already have gained by remov­ ing barriers that traditionally keep us from testing our old assumptions and allow us to create new possibilities for the future. One item that came up repeatedly in the conference was the need to reach consensus among the groups on issues, a contrast irom local government's inability or refusal to listen to the people and respond to their needs. We were asked by the conference leaders to bring something to symbolize the conference theme. Former teacher May Granata brought a door knob, which she explained should open new doors, welcome in new and old friends, and the freedom to express new ideas. She said doors can protect us. contain us in our space, but they also allow us to cross over new thresholds to new possibilities. However, 1 was waiting for an answer on a potential court action against the Barry County Commissioners for an action I believe was in violation of statutes or at best in opposition to the interests of the people. The commissioners voted 6-2 to purchase land in Hastings to locate a new Health De­ partment and Commission on Aging facility, but voters of Barry County were never really consulted. The entire project could cost the residents of Barry County more than $4 million. According to state statue, a city council, county commission or any other governmen­ tal body cannot enter into such a contract without following certain procedures. And there are two other issues. One is that officials who warned us Michigan's budget deficit would be in the mil­ lions now say it will be in the billions. The shortfall of taxes at the state level will im­ pact county funding. County officials themselves have said it’s important to maintain a fund balance for tight times like this. Yet now commissioners are planning one of the largest building projects in the county's, history. The second issue is that commissioners have been planning this project for more than three years. A billing notice sent to the commissioners plainly states legal work on the project started in December 2000, nearly 30 days before the present commission was even seated. Only three commissioners remained on the board after 2000, Sandy James. Jeff Mackenzie and Clare Tripp. Who authorized this group of three to start encumber­ ing this huge public expense without the support of the rest of the new commission? Certain procedures must be followed to be in compliance with state law. The first lime commissioners discussed the project was in July 2001. To date the Commission on Aging board still has not even voted to build, remodel or accept a project the County Board might offer. COA Board members might have discussed the project amongst themselves, or possibly at committee level, but no action has been taken as far as we know to accept the board's plans. Reports indicate the COA has not offered a business plan for the facility. Where will the money come from to maintain the facility? As it stands now. the commission plans to purchase the land, pay all legal and devel­ opment costs, pay for all remodeling of the old church building, with no plan for how the COA might contribute. This is serious business. I have been opposed to the plan because the commissioners already purchased land in downtown Hastings, and have land available at the KCC campus. By purchasing more land in Hastings, they take away tax revenue, leaving a larger burden for city taxpayers. Our locally elected officials should be in the business of building cooperation within the county through intergovernmental and citizen involvement to get to a consensus on an issue. Instead, this band, once referred to as the “courthouse gang,” is operating amongst themselves, disregarding law and good governance just to facilitate the needs of two departments of county government. Barry County citizens should call their county commissioners and insist on being heard. If they brush off the people’s pleas, they should be reminded of primary elections Aug. 6. Vision 20/20 groups’ hours of discussion and open debate offered several ideas on how to deal with the human service needs. I suggest the county commission delay plans until they at least attend some of the upcoming action group meetings and sec what the residents of Barry County offer in solving problems. Good government is not just acting on behalf of the taxpayers. It's keeping them in­ formed. offering a way in which they can become part of the decision making process, and demanding honest representation at all times when doing the people's business. — Fredjacobs, Vice President, J-Ad Graphics (Individual staff comments are not official editorial opinions of this newspaper) We must find answer for the irrestible ‘why?’ To the editor: The irresistible “Why?" is the question we cannot answer - one that nevertheless continues to haunt us. It may concern a ter­ rible tragedy, a moral outrage, or an injus­ tice. Il may involve an ongoing physical, menial or emotional condition. It may hap­ pen to us or someone else. Regardless, iis nature is such that we can­ not dismiss it with an explanation of 25 words or less. Il stares at us unblinking, and when we look away and look back, it is still there. It refuses to be ignored. In addition, there is no shortage of infor­ mation from which the irresistible “Why?" will leap out at us. Worldwide news items are shoveled into our laps at any hour. Some we can put into perspective. Others are not so easily dismissed. With these, the question continues to bum like a live coal in our brains. “Why?” The awareness within us in the face of such issues is that things should, in fact, be otherwise. We are appalled when parents kill their children, or when children kill their parents, for example, because we have the conviction that natural love should over­ ride such impulses. When high-powered executives “take the money and run" as in the case of the Emron bankruptcy, we desire that justice be done. We feel that way because we have a sense of justice. We admit, in spite of the pervasive influence of situational ethics and relativism, that some things are absolute. Here begins the quest. Man does not seek answers when there are no questions. And he does not seek answers from God if there are not questions that involve God. Without such events to stir up the desire for answers, man would not seek them. Obviously, such events do not occur just so we can ask “why?" To believe that would be incredibly self-absorbed. But in order to ignite the “quest factor" in man. he must encounter the quest-ion that must be answered. Suppose your daughter comes to you with a question. You have two options. You can provide her with whatever knowledge you may have. Or. you could point her to greater, more complete sources of informa­ tion. guiding her to reference books, web­ sites, and telephone numbers. You may even know of someone who is an authority in that field. Now your daughter has two options. She may say, in effect. “Skip it. I didn’t want to know that badly P! Or, she may say, “Great! I really want to know more about this. Let’s gel started!" In other words, she has to determine if her question was simply idle curiosity or genuine interest. The level of commitment to finding answers varies with each. A more potent illustration of a search generated by an irresistible "Why?" is found in an encounter between Jesus and a desperately sick woman (Mark 5:25-34). Jostled along by the throng surrounding Him, the Savior suddenly stopped, turned, and asked who touched Him. In spite of the constant bumping up against Him that occurred out of accident, proximity, or indifference. Jesus immediately discerned a different kind of touch. Sure enough, there she stood. She had suffered with a hemorrhage for 12 years and had spent everything she had to find relief. She had looked for answers in every­ thing that her world had to offer, and she only became sicker. Nevertheless, she strained to reach through the crowd to brush her fingertips against Jesus* clothing in an intentional, believing gesture. He felt power leave His body and go into the woman, though He had not even seen her. Her physical healing complete. He turned then and intentionally sought her to give her the answer beyond her irresistible. "Why?". In that second direct encounter with the Master, the woman received a spir­ itual healing that she had not even antici­ pated: ‘Go in peace.’ Look at the crowd around Jesus. There was no expectation or need in the way they touched Him. They just happened to be gathered together with Him in the same spot at the same time. But the woman's touch was one of decision and urgency.Her entire being was focused on getting in touch - literally - with the Healer. In Matthew 13:3-9, the disciples had a similar choice. Fearing that Jesus would berate them for their lack of understanding, they could have decided against asking Him the meaning of the parable of the sower. Had they not done so. no explanation would have been given. The reason the answer was given was because the question was asked. As for the disciples, because they asked they received even more information than they asked for Later one wrote in his epis­ tle: “If you want to know... ask Him, and He will gladly tell you, for He is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him: He will not resent it." (James 1:5, Living Bible) There are many who. when asking the question. “If God is a God of love, then why...." who use the question on the basis of their rejection of any explanation that would come through Him. Claiming that God does not exist because the question does, they turn off the lights, lock the door and go home, satisfied that they have proved their point. Others acknowledge His existence but fault His character. Claiming to search for bridges when they are in fact erecting walls, they are the ones who bump up against the Lord in a crowd of inner noise, wordly cares and preconceived notions. But there are others, who “press in." Having determined that the question must be answered, they reach forward, focused on making the connection. In that you are the recipient of an irre­ sistible “Why?" You have received His gra­ cious invitation to the quest. His purpose is that you will draw closer, and in that new intimacy He will whisper to you answers far beyond the scope of your original ques­ tion. Scripture tells us to seek for the answer to our Irresistible “Why?" from God. in faith, without wavering (James 1:6). The sover­ eign Lord of the universe is more than up to the task. Ginger Drake. Nashville Symphony soared like an eagle Dear editor: Il’s been more than two weeks since we had the delightful pleasure of attending the Kalamazoo Symphony concert. I counted 35 musicians, but couldn't see all of them. I was told there was room for only pan of the total members on stage. After a period of tuning and preparation, it was time for the program. I listened with rapt attention to the first selection. By the end of the second one. I needed wings to fly into another world of the incredibly beauti­ ful sound of music! There are no words to convey the wonderful effect that the live rendition of these masterful musicians pouring out their hearts and souls created in us listeners! I was sitting in a comfortable chair, but my heart and soul were soaring in space with an emotional rhythm induced by this hea\enly music. It was obvious that no sound equipment could convey or reproduce this effect! May the Thomapple Arts Council sponsor such a melodic miracle again soon! Ruth E. Davis. Hastings Abortion not a woman’s issue To the editor: Barry County Christian men should be aware that last November, a small group of people met at Thomapple Valley Church to reorganize the Barry County Right to Life chapter. Since that time, wc have had mon­ thly meetings at Thomapple Valley Church. Abortion is not a woman's issue, it’s a God issue. How about joining us in supporting the sanctity of life? You say your plates already full? Just a thought, what’s it full of? The next meeting will be Thursday. May 30. 7 p.m. at Thomapple Valley Church. Marty Preston. Hastings Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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It has been reported recently that there arc few markets for recycled products and places aren’t taking plastic or newspapers any more. Do you think recycling is a good idea that is doomed to failure9 Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 fmmi, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 jonn jacons rreoenc uacoos President Vice President Staven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary “Recycling metal, glass and paper is a good idea in theory, but for rural areas, there is the expense of col­ lection. storage and trans­ portation to the recycling plant. So at this time, paper seems to be the only prod­ uct that rural areas can han­ dle" “No, I don’t think it is (doomed to fail). Anything that's reusable will be used for other purposes." Ruby Curths, Middleville: Bill Wetzel, Hastings: "It’s still a good idea, but we have to try harder to make it work better to help the environment." “I think it’s « good idea to recycle, but it’s costing cit­ ies major money to do. I think the question is whether its worth the expense. We need to do what wc can to preserve the environment." Brad Currier, Hastings: “I believe it’s working very well. I’ve recycled my whole life. It’s one way to save the environment.” Tina Hastings: “Yes. Wc recycled so much around here (First Presbyterian Church). Now there is no place that will take cardboard and slick pa­ per. Wc still recycle paper, glass and metal because they still collect those down by the industrial incubator." Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays 8:30 a_m. tt Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 16 2002 - Page 5 Local officials learn about e-mail, FOIA by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Officials and representatives from the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Hastings City Council, area townships, schools and other public agencies attended an e-mail and Freedom of Information Act seminar at the Kellogg Community College Fchsenfcld Center. The seminar was conducted by Peter Cohl, an attorney with Cohl, Stoker and Toskcy, who also serves as Barry County's labor attorney. The seminar was requested by county commissioners after controversy over e­ mail recently arose at their recent meetings. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie has said he has received what he considers, "increasingly hostile," e-mails from Com­ missioner Tom Wing; one of which re­ ferred to him as a "Scottish Nazi." Mackenzie has stated he believes that cmails between public officials are public documents. Wing has said that he believes such e-mails arc confidential. Cohl stated that e-mail between public officials could be cither. "If a public employee sends a recipe for cookies to another employee, is it a public record?" Cohl asked his audience. "Some people think it is; but. I don't think that it is. "You have to apply the test to it. Was it sent using a county e-mail address? If it was, you have one foot in the grave." "Next, is it related to county business? If it is a recipe — no problem; it has nothing to do with county business. But, that em­ ployee could be disciplined for using county property for private purposes. "Do you have a policy regarding that? Do you have an e-mail policy? You should adopt a technology resource policy and pol­ icy regarding the distribution of material of a harassing nature, then you can discipline an employee who abuses it." Cohl went on to say that if a county em­ ployee sent a racial or sexual joke to an­ other employee via e-mail it could be sub­ ject to the FOIA. "It could be indirectly related because it might affect an employee's ability to per­ form on the job," he said. "And, it may af­ fect how the government is perceived. "There arc really fine distinctions some­ times." Cohl added, "The best way to pro­ tect yourself is to get an e-mail and tech­ nology policy." "Suppose 1 sent an e-mail to all eight City Council members, but I sent it out ad­ dressed two at a time." asked an attendee. cial gathering, the Open Meetings Act does not apply." During the seminar Cohl also discussed: the rights of the public, fees for public re­ cords. procedures after written requests arc made, state agencies, public records exempt from disclosure, the "Enhanced Access to Public Records Act." and the "Employee Right to Know Act." The moral of today's story has four parts,” concluded Cohl. "Requests (under the FOIA) must be made in writing. Re­ sponse (to an FOIA request) should be made in five business days with few excep­ tions. Information is exempt only in certain circumstances. And, if you deny a request: you must tell the person who made the re­ quest why it was denied and inform them of their right to appeal." "That wouldn't matter," responded Cohl. "You can't circumvent the Open Meetings Act that way. "You could send an e-mail to all of the council members saying. 'Don't forget the meeting tonight,' — so what? But if you send an e-mail saying tonight we're going to discuss ABC and this is my opinion... "Are you using a county or private cmail address? If you are using the county’s, it can become a problem if you have a quo­ rum; then you have to look at the content (of the e-mail). But. if you have eight coun­ cil members using private e-mail addresses, it can still be in violation of the Open Meet­ ings Act. How’ever, if it is a chance, or so­ Court ruling sets precedent on home searches by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Barry Prosecutor Shane McNeill said a ruling last Thursday by Circuit Judge James Fisher docs not mean people who smoke cigarettes and burn incense in their homes are in danger of having their dwell­ ings searched by police. Fisher denied a motion by defense attor­ ney Bruce Lincoln of Lake Odessa to sup­ press evidence obtained in a Feb. 2 search of a Bellevue residence being rented by Bert L Morales, 47. Morales has pleaded guilty to selling methamphetamine in the case and also pleaded guilty to maintaining a drug house. His guilty pleas were made on condition that a circuit court motion be heard on whether methamphetamine discovered by police during the search can be used as evi­ dence against Morales. A similar motion to suppress evidence obtained in the search was heard in district court prior to Morales being bound over to circuit court. That motion was also denied. McNeill said Lincoln has indicated he will appeal Fisher’s decision. The search was conducted Feb. 2 by two Michigan Slate Police troopers who claimed they smelled marijuana smoke within the residence. Lincoln said the search was illegal be­ cause the police did not have permission from Morales to search the residence and the only evidence the police used to estab­ lish probable cause for a search was the smell of burned marijuana. Lincoln said in a written brief on the mo- Rutland residents protest proposed junk ordinance by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It was standing room only last Wednes­ day night (May 8) with more than 100 Rut­ land Township residents protesting a pro­ posed *jowk* ordinance. The proposed local law would control where unlicensed vehicles and other equip­ ment could be stored on property and would provide circumstances for cleanup costs. Many of the residents had received a anonymous flyer, which township officials said gave inaccurate information and en­ couraged residents to attend the township meeting. Many speakers at the meeting said they felt an ordinance was unnecessary, an un­ warranted intrusion on by government into private property rights in an effort to deal with something that’s not really a problem in a small rural community. Many speakers said they felt that as Americans and taxpay­ ers they should be able to do anything on their property that they wish. Some speakers were concerned with how the definition of “junk” would be written as interpreted. Would an artist who transforms scrap metal into furniture be ticketed for having a scrap heap on his property? Dan Kosbar of Ycckley Road asked the town­ ship not restrict him from keeping supplies for his hobby on his property. Several speakers touted the rural nature of Rutland Township, maintaining that they didn’t need “city" or “residential” ordi­ nances here. Some residents like Pat Sharpe were concerned that an ordinance would di­ vide neighbors and add to conflict within the township. Others sought a way for the township to deal with severe problems like the one on M-37 without creating an ordinance that would interfere with everyday life of most residents. It was suggested that the Barry-Eaton District Health Department or the DNR has jurisdiction in some cases, which would mean the township would not need such an ordinance. Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont asked residents to read the sample ordi­ nances being reviewed and to give specific feedback as to what would work in the township. There have been problems in the past and the township officials say they want to be able to deal with problems in a timely manner. Vilmont was also asked how the ordinance could be consistent over a town­ ship with agricultural, large lots and even lakefront properties. Vilmont reminded everyone to fill out and return the surveys. Comments are wel­ come, including on how to control “junk.” In other business, the board approved re­ zoning from C-4 to C-2 for one acre on Green Street for the Family Tree Medical Center, This rezoning meets the master plan use for the area. The ordinance amending setbacks and accessory buildings on non-conforming lots was approved. Other ordinances dealing with subdivisions, site condos and signs were tabled until the June meeting. The clerk was authorized to hire some­ one to help out in the office to give them some flexibility in coverage since the work load is getting greater. The board also authorized an additional payment of $21,500 to cover the roadwork on Tanner Lake Road. The county gave -n incorrect estimate originally. Next month’s meeting of the Rutland Township Board is June 12 at 7 p.m. TARGET Per Diem Pay For Experienced Solos, Teams and Trainers Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS an exception to the search warrant require­ ment because “the police must establish it was an emergency and immediate action is necessary to prevent destruction of evi­ dence or protect police officers or prevent the escape of suspects. ’ Lincoln said the police “had no right to be in the house.” Lincoln said Morales told Trooper Ernie Felkers “not to enter the premises on several occasions and even stood in the doorway and would not let him in. The troopers entered the residence over the defendant’s objections." Lincoln said “no marijuana was found” during the search and “Felker did not sec any individual smoking marijuana.” Lin­ coln said the six individuals in the dwelling at the time were smoking cigarettes, and in­ cense was being burned. Felkers originally approached the resi­ dence to find out why a vehicle was parked partially in the roadway in front of the North Avenue residence. When Morales opened the door, according to a written brief, Felkers was hit with “an overwhelm­ ing smell of marijuana." The brief said Felkers has been a state police trooper for six years and was on a special narcotics task force for two years, and was thus fa­ miliar with the smell of marijuana. Felkers called for backup and waited on the porch with the door open until another trooper arrived some 15 minutes later. Af­ ter the troopers entered the residence and made the wingspan search, the metham­ phetamine was discovered, and the resi­ dence was secured while a search warrant was obtained to search the rest of the resi­ dence. Some 60 to 70 grams of metham­ phetamine were found in that search, ac­ cording to the prosecution’s brief. According to the brief, “when police be­ lieve evidence will be destroyed, they can enter and secure the premises." Lincoln said in his brief that when the backup trooper arrived, he also claimed he smelled “freshly burnt marijuana, even though the door to the house was wide open for 20 minutes, six people were smok­ ing cigarettes, and incense was burning.” Fisher ruled last Thursday that “exigent” circumstances did allow for the search without a warrant. Morales opened himself up to such a search when he opened the door to the trooper, Fisher said. McNeill said Morales was “the major methamphetamine trafficker in Barry County” at the time of the February search. “Methamphetamine is a major problem in Barry County and across West Michi­ gan," he said. “The court hasn’t loosened any privacy or individual rights by this de­ cision. The court has looked at the factors in this case and based upon the factors de­ cided that the officer was forced to take the action he did based upon what he had to do upon finding the car in the middle of the road.” McNeill said that “it’s my impression a big part of the court’s decision was based upon Trooper Felker’s reasonableness and prudence in this matter. Felkers did the bare minimum when intruding upon any privacy interests of the homeowner. His ex­ perience and honesty went a long way to­ ward the credibility of the entire case.” McNeill said the issue of whether a smell is marijuana or not and whether the smell is sufficient to warrant a search “can be raised in every instance where this happens. The court will have to consider the officers’ in­ tegrity, reasonableness and the totality of the circumstances in whether or not they acted lawfully.” Sentencing for Morales is set for May 23. He could receive 20 years in prison for the offense. McNeill said the Morales case estab­ lishes the first case law in Michigan dealing with the question of whether the smell of marijuana presents an exigent circumstance allowing an exception to the search warrant requirement. Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner We re On E XPtracNCED DRIVERS tion that while case law indicates that “the smell of marijuana alone is sufficient prob­ able cause to search,” case law does not in­ dicate that the search can be conducted without a search warrant. Troopers went into the Morales resi­ dence and conducted what McNeill termed a “wingspan” search of the area around Morales and several other people sitting in the home. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz argued that such a search, within an area that car. be reached by the suspects* outrcached arms, is allowed as an exception to the warrant requirement if certain condi­ tions are met — circumstances called “exi­ gent,” or “calling for immediate action or attention.” Lincoln argued that the wingspan search, which turned up methamphetamine in a cigarette pack on the coffee table, was not I I COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-SRR MORE PAY |1 BftB 667 37291 A New Name, New Mission New Pledge of Service To You PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All red e*u«e advtnniag « dm aewv paper a wbject k> dv Farr l’«wn; Act and the Michigan Civil Right* Act which c.-*llecti»el» nuke it illegal lo ad*erme ‘on* preference. limitation or dneraaoutron ba*ed on race, color, reh gion »e» hond>c'p. familial mru*. ■utmoai origin, age <x martial *u:ut. or aa mtratn'n. to mX- an* *uch prefer­ ence. 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Mr. Desgrange was a life long farmer, who began fanning in Lake Odessa al the age of 12. and moved to the Eaton Rapids area to work the Webster Eami. Williard was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years. Elizabeth (Hilliard) Shepardson Desgrange; son. William Shephardson; daughter. Cathy Haley; great grandson. John James; sister. Laura Haney and brother. Lavon Desgrange. Surviving are two daughters. Sandra (Chns) Lund of Eaton Rapids and Carol (David) Broun of Springport; eight grand­ children; several great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; five broth­ ers. Paul (Orpha) Desgrange of Lake Odessa, Clarence (Nancy) Desgrange of Lake Odessa. Elwood (Belly) Desgrange of Eaton Rapids. Aubrey ••Bill" (Barbara) Desgrange of Lake Odessa and Glenn (Judi) Desgrange of Lake Odessa; three sis­ ters. Alona (Roger) Allen of Lake Odessa. Opal (John) Booher of Freeport and Arloa Lee of Williamston; sister-in-law. Dorothy Desgrange of Eaton Rapids; and many many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Wednesday. May 15. 2002 at the Brickyard Cemetery in rural Eaton Rapids. Minister Aaron Howard from the Church of Christ of Mason, offici­ ated. For those desiring memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the Sparrow Home Hospice at 1210 W. Saginaw. Lansing. Ml 48915-1999. in memory of Williard Desgrange. Arrangements were made by Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids. tea Obltaafiies LAKE ODESSA - Dale M. Rhoades, age 66. of Lake Odessa, passed away at his home on Monday. May 13. 2002. He was bom in Detroit on Jan. !8, 1936 to Lawrence and Clara (Graham) Rhoades. Dale had served in the U.S. Army and Air Force for 30 years until his retirement and then worked at the Federal Center in Battle Creek until 1993. He had received the Bronze Star during his service in Vietnam. Dale enjoyed working on his computer and had a particular love for nature. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and pets. Dale was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his brother. Wayne Rhoades; and his sister. Beverly Hatfield. He is survived by Kaye, his loving wife of 27 years; his children. Robin and Kate McMillen, Pal McMillen. Kerry and Ther­ esa McMillen. Chris and Art Wasserman, l-arry and Jennifer Rhoades, and Linda and Chris Suda; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his brother, Phil Rhoades; his mother-in-law. Beth Begerow; and many other loving relatives and friends. In keeping with Dale’s wishes, his body has been donated to Michigan State Uni­ versity Medical School. A memorial ser­ vice will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the Humane Society, or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Additional Obituaries Appear on Page 7 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... H.EASANTMKW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 l^ccv Road. Duultng. MI 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmxtcad. (6161 758-3021 church phone Sunda) Service 9:30 am, Sunda) School 11 (M) a m. Sunday Evening Service 6 (X) p.m.. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6'30 |i m si ROSE CATHOLIC CHI RI H 805 S Jetferxun Father Al Rus­ sell. PaMor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8.30 a.m. and 11 00 a tn. Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p m COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ Service anne Dotten Morrison Time* Worship Service 9.45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursday s senior meals 12noon .Saturday nights - Praise Service* 7:30 p.m For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPF! UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richaid HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9 50 a m.. 1000­ 10:45 am Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11.00 a.m -12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookie, will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and 4995 Office hours Wednesday* |6"4 West State Roast. Hastings. Mich W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor Sunday Scmxil 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10 45 a m. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 join us al 301 E. Stale Rd (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ School. 10:45 am. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p m arc Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age. 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limn* Wi t 1 OMh ( ORNERY l-NITEO METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev Bob’ Smith Phone 367-4061 Worship Services. Sun­ day. 11:00 am. Sunday .School. 10 a in. for all age* grace brethren BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT TEE BIBLE." 6(W Powell Rd . tOne nule cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St. i Affiliated with Conservative Grate Brethren Churches. International Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9 45 am. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 am Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome "THE EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. " 315 W Center St (comer of S. Broadwa; and W Center St) Church Office 16I6) 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F William Vnctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a m and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday Nurvcn Available at Thursday 9am to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning. 9:30 a m. Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kid* at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p m.. Prayer Meet­ ing (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW * MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices -9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11 00 a.m Holy Communion 6:00 pm. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used lor all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Min­ istries: Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service: 6 00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7 00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Time Faithful Men Leisure Fellowship and GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration Fellowship Time before 10 am 10 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6 00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teen* and Children. the service. Nursery, children's HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thurxday Bible .Study 7 p.m If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pastor Brcni Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10 00 a.m . Worship 11:0() a.m : Evening .Ser­ vice at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (6I6i 945 9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II a.m.; PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9 30am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Dorotha P. Clum ward to worshipping with you GRACE LUTHERAN- HOUGHTON LAKE - Dorotha P. Clum. age 96. formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away in Houghton Lake late Sunday evening. May 12. 2002. Six was bom in Woodland on Dec. 30, 1905 to Charles and Etta (Wortley) Darby. Dorotha graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1923 and then attended Western Michigan College for two years. Prior to her marriage to Victor Clum on May 23, 1928, she taught at the Darby and Brown Schools. . Dorothy has been active for many years in the Allo. Freeport, and Lakewood Baptist Churches. She loved io write letters, p’ly the piano, and enjoyed crocheting and tat­ ting. Dorothy and Victor had worked hard together for many years on their farm. She is survived by her daughter. Marjorie (Leonard) McMillen of Houghion Lake; her son. Voight (Margaret) Clum of Anchorage. AK; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchil­ dren; her sisters. Cecile Carter and Glenna (Bruce) Stuart; her sister-in-law, Marie Darby; and many other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Victor S. Clum; her son. Victor D. Clum; her sisters. Iris Gilbert and Meredith Darby; and her brother, Forrest Darby. Visitation will be at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Thursday. May 16 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at II a.m. on Friday, May 17. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. CHURCH 239 E North Si.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse, Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. May 16 5:45 p.m Adult Bell Choir, 7 00 p.m. Crossways; 7:00. Steward­ ship Committee Saturday. May 18 - 9:30 a.m.. Catechism 4. Gera­ nium Sale. Bake Sale. Car Wash and Garage Sale; 8:00 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. May 19 - 8:00 & 10:45 a m. Woatep 9:30 am Sunday School. 12:30 p.m.. LA. FD, GC. Monday. May 20 - 7 00 p.m.. Ark Tuesday. May 21 - 7:00 p.m.. Congregation Council; 7:00 p.m Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. May 22 - 10 00 a.m. Wordwatchers; 3:30 p.m. Youth Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 a.m ■ LIVE’ Undei the Dome. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 9 15 and 10:30 • Rclreshmenu. 11:00 a m. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 or fpconi9voyagcr.net. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor Sally C Keller. Ducctor. Noah's Ark Preschool. Utursday. May 16 100 p.m Sprirg Rummage Sale ■ Sharpe Hall Friday. May 17 9: 00 a.m. Sprng Rummage Sale Sharpe Hall. Sunday, May 19 8: 30 *.m. Chroxl Choir rehearsal; 9: 00 a.m. Traditional Worship Ser­ vice; 10:00 a.m Coffee Hour • Dining Room; 10:10 a.m Sunday School. 11.20 a.m Contemporary Worship Service; 1.00 p.m. Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. May 20-8:30 a m. Staff meets for prayer and planning; 7:30 p.m Trustees meeting Church Lounge Tuesday. May 21 - 6:15 a m Men's Bible Study - Church Lounge Wednesday. May 22 6: 45 p.m Praise Te?m rehearsal. 7: 00 p.m. Chanel Choir rehearsal A Spirit filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship | J^Ta^^o^McClurkb^' SHELBY - Larry Joe McClurkin, age 58 of Shelby. MI and formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, May 9. 2002 at Mercy General Health Partners in Muskegon. A memorial graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. May 18. 2002 at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township with the Rev. Russell A. Sarver officiating. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 10:30 a.m, 600 p.m.; Wed 6:30 p m Jesus Club for boys * girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852 1806 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN Fl NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings N ATIONAL BANK OF H.AST1NGS Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARM ACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan H ASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. ^N____________________ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan____________________ f Lyle IV. Wood Dale M. Rhoades Pamela Havens Sellwood HOUSTON. TEXAS - Pamela Sellwood, age 57. formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday. April 3. 2002 at her home in Houston. Texas. She was bom Dec. 22, 1944 in Hastings, the daughter of the late Gordon Havens and Marjorie Nevins Havens. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1963. Survivors are her husband. David; daugh­ ter. Nikki Crowley of Huntington, N.Y.; son. Andy Edwards of Fl. Collins. CO; two sisters. Judy Havens of Hastings and Virginia Evans of Sarasota. FL. A memorial service was held at St. John the Devine Episcopal Church on April 8, 2002 in Houston. Texas. The Reverend Nancy DeForest officiated. Interment will follow at a later date in Hastings. Michigan. i HASTINGS - Vem D. Mosicllcr. age 62. long-lime Hastings business man. died al his home May IJ. 2002 in the arms of his family and bulldog-Galena. He was bom at home Sept. 7. 1939 in Galena Kansas to Darryl E. and Mary Marie (Schrader) Dewey. He attended schools in Kansas. Indiana. California completing his education at Sacramento State. His military service was served mostly undercover in VietNam in the late 1950’s. Information he only recently revealed last year to his family and his pastor. His talents were varied and he owned several businesses: welding, machinist, teacher, pilot, artist, inventor and wrecker­ man. He claimed he could weld anything from the crack of dawn to a broken heart. He wed Sandra L. Wilson on Aug. 5. 1967 in San Bemadino. CA and moved lo Hastings in 1969. The broken hearts he leaves behind are his wife; sons. Justin of Hastings. Donald (Peg) of Biloxi, Miss., Corky of California; daughter. Tawni L. of Hastings; eight grandchildren; brothers. Rockford of Ohio and Kenneth of California; aunt, Betty schrader of Joplin. MO. Preceded by his parents, step-dad. Logan Mosteller and brother. Benton. Cremation has taken place and respecting his wishes, his cremains will be scattered in the Thomapple River at Indian Valley Campground at a later date. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday. May 17.2002 at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow ser­ vices. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Caroline Homrich PARCHMENT - Caroline Homrich. of Parchment, formerly of Delton, must have come into this world with a smile on her face and a song in her heart and when she learned to talk; a kind word for everyone. She was a very special lady who dearly loved every member of her large family. She enjoyed her home, and everything related to being a wife, mother, grandmoth­ er and homemaker. Caroline enjoyed having company and was the “ultimate” hostess. She was a won­ derful cook who insisted that no one ever left her home feeling hungry. She was famous for her lemon meringue pie “all from scratch,” coleslaw, applesauce and homemade bread. After all delicious meals, a twinkle in her eyes, a deck of cards in her hands, her favorite pastime would start and end with her being the champ. Caroline was born Nov. 27. 1907, the daughter of Joe and Emma (Wolf) Steffes. On June 30, 1931. she married Reynold “Doc" Homrich. They were able to spend 65 years together and were blessed with four children: one son, James and Mary Ann of Delton, and three daughters. Joyce and John Kimble of Owosso, MI, Donna and Dan Collins of Delton, and Rosalie Brindley and Larry De Valle of Paw Paw; 20 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; a sister-in-law. Martha Homrich. and many nieces and nephews. Caroline went to be with God on May 11, 2002 at Morning Glory House, where she had lived for one year. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. her parents, five brothcis and three sisters. She was a member of St. Ambrose Church. Delton. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, May 14. 2002 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Delton. Fr. Mike Hazard, celebrant. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund or Morning Glory Housc/Senior Care Home, will be appreciated. Caroline had a wonderful zest for life and will be greatly missed by all. Arrangements were made by WiiliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. ' MIDDLEVILLE - Lyle W. Wood, age 84. of Middleville passed away May 10. 2002. after a long illness. Lyle W. Wood was bom on June 16, 1917 in Middleville, the son of Otto and Opal (Burton) Wood. He was raised in Parmelee and attended Parmelee School and Thomapple-Kellogg schools, graduating in 1935. He married Edna L. Schantz on June 16, 1942 at Las Vegas. Nevada at the United Methodist Church. He was employed at Wolverine Brass Co. for 39 years as a pattern-maker. He proudly served his country in the United States Army (four years) during World War II in Europe. Lyle enjoyed working with wood and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Terrie L. Yoder. He is survived by his wife, Edna L. Wood, of 59 years; three daughters. Trudy (Lynn) Norlin. Janice Wiesenhofer. friend Robert Hermenitt; Joyce (Charles) Wiison; seven grandchildren and one great grand­ daughter: a special cousin. George (Lodema) Schroder, many nieces and nephews; son-in-law. David Yoder. Funeral and committal services will be held Thursday morning. May 16. 2002 at II a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation, Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Bruce R. Rogers MIDDLEVILLE - Bruce R. Rogen. «ge 61. of Middleville, passed away May 10. 2002 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, Grand Rapids. Bruce R. Rogers was bom on May 6, 194! in Ionia County, the son of Ray and Lorraine (Leake) Rogers. He was raised in Lake Odessa and attend­ ed Lake Odessa schools, graduating in 1959 with a GED in the Army. He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961. He was married to Linda L. Ward on July 6. 1974 at Freeport. ML Bruce was an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for golfing, garage sales and looking for cookie jars. He enjoyed spending time with his fami­ ly and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife. Linda L. Rogers; four daughters. Melody Duchnowski of Monroe. Kandi Truax of Grand Rapids, Kimberly (Darrin) Moored of Middleville. Misty (Joe) Latzal of Nashville; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister, Marion Hamilton of Lake Odessa; two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Lorraine Rogers. A memorial service was held Wednesday morning. May 15. 2002, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Clayton Gerrison officiatied. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Hastings. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Ernest Howard Gross LAS VEGAS. NV - Ernest Howard Gross, age 53. died on May 10. 2002 at home in Las Vegas. NV, after a long battle with cancer. Ernest was bom on July 4, 1948 in Hastings, MI. the son of Ernest J. and Caroline (Newman) Gross. He was raised and attended school in Freeport, MI. He served in the US Army 1966-1968. Ernest was a trained jeweler and worked at Gilmore’s in Hastings, as well as in Florida and Nevada. He owned his own transmission shop in Las Vegas, where he had lived for the past 21 years. He loved hunting and fishing, and archery', and especially playing pool. He will be missed by his family and a host of friends. Ernest was preceded in death by his father. Ernest J. (Bud) Gross in 1998. Survivors include: Eryn Gross, his wife of II years of Las Vegas; a son, Ernest Howard Jr. of Las Vegas; a daughter. Diana Lavoie of Ala.; two grandchildren, Teresa and Tyler Lavoie of Ala.; his mother. Caroline Gross of Nashville, MI; a sister, Shirley Dexter of Nashville, MI; two broth­ ers. Gordon Gross of Anaheim. CA; and James Gross of Freeport, Ml; two step chil­ dren. Monica and Richard. Funeral services were held on Thursday. May 16 at United Methodist Church (Barryville) on M-79. Nashville. Rev. Susan Trowbridge officiated. Interment was at Barryville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16. 2002 - Page 7 /W .-.-.. ... (2)bit unties /itcd Donna E. Baldwin Olive Sears McNutts observe 35th anniversary Conrad-Lajoye to be wed Aug. 31 Alan and Linda Conrad of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Ann to Damon John, son of Richard Lajoye of Chicago. IL and Judith Lajoye of Fayetteville. NC. Jillian is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently attending Davenport University and is employed at Comp Health. Damon is a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at Bradford White Corporation. An Aug. 3), 2002 wedding is planned. Bill and Linda McNutt marked their 35th wedding anniversary on Monday. May 13, 2002. They celebrated with a cruise to Mexico. They have three children. April (Mark) Curtis. Dean (Sara) McNutt, and Mark (Erin) McNutt. They also have six grand­ daughters — Kirsten. Katlynn. Morgan. Allyson, Olivia, and Taylor. 1 i RICHLAND - Elois M Elscy of Richland, born October 2. 1948 in Kalamazoo and died May 14, 2002 at home at the age of 53 from a sudden illness. She was employed by Kelly Services and Borgcss Medical Center for 8 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter, who enjoyed talking with family and friends and she enjoyed shopping. She was preceded in death by her father, Mclbum Mitchell. Surviving are her husband. Raymond; daughters. Lori (Steve) Nichols of Galesburg. Racann (Benjamin) Dimock of Vicksburg; a son. Mitchell (Erin) Elscy of Quincy; her mother, Melba Mitchell of Galesburg; brothers, Jim (Barbara) Mitchell of Flushing. Rolla Mitchell of Comstock; sisters. Norine and Frank of Richland. Virginia Mitchell of Oklahoma. Amitus Yorks of Vicksburg; grandchildren. CaSara, Gregory. Cheyannc. Mitchell. LeiAnn and Cody; step grandchildren. Shannon and Derek; special in laws. Chris and Shelly Elscy and Jerri and Dcwayne Gay and several very special nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors Thursday. 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, where funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 17. 2002 at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to the family. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. ~~ Storms to celebrate 25th anniversary William and Marilyn Storm will cele­ brate their 25th wedding anniversary- on May 21. 2002. All of their friends and fam­ ily are welcome to help celebrate this occa­ sion on Saturday. May 25 for an open house from I to 4 p.m. at 2115 Maple Lane, Hast­ NASHVILLE - Olive Sears, age 96. of Nashville, died Friday. May 3. 2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Olive was bom Sept. 30, 1905 in Indiana, the daughter of Silas and Minnie (Borror) Dull. In 1933 she married Muri Bellas, he pre­ ceded her in 1943. She then married Ernest sears in I960, he preceded her in 1985. She was employed at the Viking Corporation in Hastings where she retired after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge for 30 years and loved to fish and play bingo. Surviving her in death is daughter. Yvonne (Harold) Cheeseman of Hastings; sons. Jack Bellas of South Carolina and Jim Bellas of Nashville; sisters. Myrtle Mapes of Bellevue. Lavonna Majeski of Shelby. Cecile Anderson of Nashville; brother. Hubert Dull of Nashville; many grandchil­ dren. great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands. Muri Bellas and Ernest Sears; sister. Dor's Martins; and brothers. Guy Dull. Loring Dull. Lester Dull and Dewey Dull. Memorial reception will be held Sunday. June 23rd at the home of Harold and Yvonne Chceseman of Hastings. Interment has taken place at the Hosmer Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. PhylusRElke^ Your COLOR FILM DEVELOPED Quickly and Professionally! do RE-PRINTS and ENLARGEMENTS! J-Ad GRAPHICS | North of Hastings on Broadway (M-43) or Call 616-9^5-9554 for information on PRINTING PLUS Services HASTINGS - Mrs. Phyliss E. Elkey, age 82, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002 in San Antonio, Tx. Arrangements are being made at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Archambeau and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Keizer, both of Hastings, ire pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Amy Elizabeth, to Craig Andrew. Both graduates of Hastings High School. Amy is employed with Foremost Insurance Company and National Bank of Hastings. She also volunteers much of her time to the youth group at Thomapple Valley Church. Craig is employed with Keizer Electric and attends Kellogg Community College, where he is studying industrial electricity and electronics. An August 2002 wedding in Hastings is planned. For the best color film processing around see the experts at... FRENCH NOTICE The Barn County Board of Commissioners is requesting bids for sign replacement inside two of the County Court buildings. Bid forms and specifications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, Hastings, MI and must be returned before 2:00 pun. on Wednesday, June 5,2002. Love...Your Family & Friends There will be an 1““ OPEN HOUSE on Monday, May 27 I at the Lake Odessa I Community Center from 2 to 4 p.m. I Due to redistricting and the changing of precinct boundary lines you will be issued a “new” voter ID. card in the mail. The precinct boundary line is now Osborne Road. North of Osborne Road is now Precinct 002, vot­ ing at Barry Township Hall. South of Osborne Road is now Precinct 001, vot­ ing at Hickory Fire Station. Any questions, please call the office at 616-623­ 5171. Respectfully submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry, celebrate. No gifts, please! Free Seminar Reveals HOW TO RECEIVE LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS WITHOUT PAYING TRADITIONAL LONG-TERM CARE PREMIUMS Presented by David Garrett * 1-Hour Photo Proces&ln. Copies j ■Color I Attention Barry Township Voters! ings. Archambeau-Keizer to marry in August PARIS. TENNESSEE - Donna E. Baldwin, age 87. of Paris. Tennessee, for­ merly of Hastings, and St. Cloud. Florida died Thursday. May 9. 2002 in Paris Manor Nursing Center. Paris. Tenn. Mrs. Baldwin was bom on May 3. 1915 in Hastings, Mich, the daughter of James and Bertha (Benedict) Mead of Rutland Twp.. Barry County. She graduated from Hastings High School and Barn County Normal and taught school in Barry County schools for many years. Donna married Robert I. Baldwin on Nov. 20. 1940 and he preceded her in death Nov. 9. 1999 after nearly 59 years of mar­ riage. She was a long time member of the First Methodist Church in Hastings. They were members of the Barry County Farm Bureau. She is survived by her sister Beatrice Miller of Battle Creek, Mich, and niece. Gale Nelson of Louisville, Ky. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held Friday. May 17, 2002 at 4 p.m. at Rutland Town­ ship Cemetery. Barry County, Mich. ___________________________ Barry Township Clerk THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING USED VEHICLES: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria, 81.000 miles 1989 Pontiac Sunbird, 117,294 miles 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan LE, 77,723 miles 1992 GMC Sonoma Pickup, 176,893 miles 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 206,828 miles All vehicles will be sold "AS IS". Vehicles are parked in the lot on the comer of Jefferson St. and Walnut St. in Hastings. Contact person is Luella Dennison (616) 945-1415. Bids should be clearly marked on the envelope "VEHICLE BID"; bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in the County Administrator's Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058.________________ The Mid-Michigan Group Attention Hastings High School SENIORS Cmudy Seat Redtawuwd 128 S. JetoenNM St., Kadtiugd W(U| 21, al 5 p.w. Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics CDwtet »e>wed umaediatety JoC&uwKg buaiawi) 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. For your free reservation Call our automated response line 945-9554 1-800-381-1659 The Annual Graduation Issue of ... Hastings SCANNER will be May 23, 2002 Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by Friday, May 17th_____ •NOTE: If your portraits were done at White's Photo, they have already furnished us with a copy. �P^.B - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 16 2002 LEGAL NOTICES THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin 3 Osono and Hugo Cesar Osono. wife and husband to MG Investments inc . an Indiana Corporation, mort­ gagee dated March 23. 1999 and recorded March 30. 1999 in Document • 1027233. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc., FKA Associates Home Equity Services Inc. by assign­ ment dated August 7. 2001 ond submitted to and recorded by. Barry County Leggier of Deeds There is claimed to be due on .tuch mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 32/100 Dollars ($23,150.32) including interest at the rate of 13 72% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 30. 2002. The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 2 of Kenfield s Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a, in which case the redemption panoa shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated Apnl 25. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc.. FKA Associates Home Equity Services, Inc As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48063 (248) 457-1000 Fde No. 201.0716 (5/23) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm Is a <teu.< collector attempting to cottact a debt Any Information wo obtain will be used lor that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below if you are in active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 1999. and recorded on Jan­ uary 5. 2000 in Document No. 1039830 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on wnich mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars ($134.351.31). including interest at 11200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or sumt part of them, at puMc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Mtotegan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11. and tun­ ning thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center line of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 902 feet along the center of Cobb Road to the true place of beginning; thence West 1115 4 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 feet par­ allel with the East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 teet paralei with the South line of Section 11, to the center line of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200213991 Raptors (5-30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L. Shea and Michelle L. Shea (original mort­ gagors) to Novastar Mortgage. Inc.. A Virginia Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2000, and recorded on September 11. 2000 in Document *1049227 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The Chase Manhattan Bank, a New York Banking Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 2000. which was recorded on September 17. 2001. in Document *1066559. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX and 59/100 dollars ($103.26659). including interest at 8 990% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m . on June 6. 2002 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 15 Rods along the North line of said Section 6; thence South 36 Rods; Thence West 15 Rods to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section, thence North 36 Rods to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: Apnl 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 43025 Filo *200126027 Gators (5/23) 4 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark E Hewitt and Soma G Hewitt (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Company, successor by merger and/or name change to First of America Mortgage Company Mortgagee dated April 9 1998 and recorded on Apnl 20. 1998 in Document • 1010628 m Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTHREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTYFOUR AND 53/100 dollars ($93,664.53). includ­ ing interest at 7.125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice <s hereby given that ia»d mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m. on June 20. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 feet of the East 20 acres of the North 1/2 of the Srjtheast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County Michigan. exceptir g land conveyed to the State of Michigan for Highway M-66 in Deed recorded in Liber 307 on Page 383 in the records of said county. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: StaMtons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200216168 Stallions (6/6) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by STEVEN R SAMMON and LORETTA VAGLICA. both single persons, of 7695 Coatc Grove Road. Woodland Ml 48397. Mortgagors to TMS MORTGAGE. INC. d/b/a/ THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 19th of August. 1996. and 'ecorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29h day of August. 1996 in Uber 671. Page 76. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1996, Senes 1996-C, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Eight & 38/100 ($60,948.38). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt secured by sa»d mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 odock p.m. Local Time said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage. or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay .he amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.200% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Woodland. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North. Range 7 West for a place of begin­ ning. thence North 216 feet, thence West 472 feet, thence South 216 feet thence East 472 feet to the place of beginning During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately foltowing the sate. Dated: 4/18/02 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) RAISE EXTRA CASH FAST! 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Call945-9554 NOTICE THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS­ SIONERS WILL HOLD THE MAY 28, 2002 MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HALL, 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY, DOWLING. Ml. ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDU­ ALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. We Process COLOR FILM! Professional Quality and Same Day Service! J-Ad Graphics North of Hawings oa M-43 de r Meer, Jenah Wandell, Molly Warren. Whitney Wolfe. Erika Wood. Kaylcc Woodmansee and Kacic Woznicki. Davidson. Amber DeBolt. Laura DcSIoover, Stephanie Dcsncss. Paul Diaz, LaTonya Diskin. Nicholas Dudley. Kari Earl, Maria Falcs. Josiah Farrell. Whitney Eighth grade All As — Rachel Alaniz. Heather Billin. Brett Bissctt. Alexandria Culbcrt, Jackie Engle. Thomas Foran, Stacey Hughes. Kathryn Humphrey. Rachel Humphreys. r\nnamarie Kazeks. Katie Madden, Claire Moore. Emily Newkirk. Anna Nielsen. Erika Schroeder, Brian Springer and Kathcrina Wine. Honor Roll — Brandon Al man. Andrea Beach. Conrad Beeler. Kcri Bccrtema. Jen­ nifer Boss, Kellie Bowers. 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I called the mother of the girl and talked to her about this party. While the mother admitted the idea was strange, she said she would be present during the party to super­ vise. She also said her husband and teenage son would be away for the weekend, so there would be no males present in the house. She assured me that nude slumber parties are all the rage these days. I have never heard of such a thing and cannot imagine why a bunch of 15- and 16year-old girls would want to spent 12 hours together stark naked. Any ideas? - Baffled Mom in Burlingame, Calif. Dear Mom: I'm as baffled as you air. While walking around nude may be an in­ teresting experiment, and sleeping nude has long been popular. I cannot imagine the ap­ peal of doing either with a bunch of other girls in close quarters. As long as you trust the mother of these girls to supervise for the duration of the party. I sec no harm in it Meanwhile, ask your daughter why she finds this such an at­ tractive idea. You might leam something. Shameful calls Dear Ann Landers: I have done some­ thing stupid, and now, I am ashamed of my­ self. I could use your guidance. My husband has a business relationship with a woman who lives overseas. Last week. I discovered he had made several calls to her. I became upset and asked him what was going on. He laughed and said. 'There is nothing going on. so stop worry­ ing.” I was outraged at his attitude and thought he was lying to me. I made several crank calls to the woman in question, phoning at odd hours and hang­ ing up every time she answered. After the fifth call, the woman called back! I recog­ nized her number from my Caller ID and did not pick up the phone. However, now I suspect the woman also may have Caller ID and she may have recognized my phone number. I am embarrassed by my juvenile behav­ ior. So far. my husband is unaware of the calls, but if he finds out, it could be the end of our marriage. He has to work with this woman. Should I confess and take my lumps, or keep quiet and hope he never dis­ covers what happened? Please help me. Ann. I am - Desperate in the South. Dear Despente: Tell your husband the truth, and get it over with. Admit that you were extremely upset when you made those calls to his business associate. Tell him you were out of line and that you will never do it again. Meanwhile, your suspicions about this woman are not going to disappear. Have a frank discussion with your husband about your insecurities. If he cannot ease your mind about his relationship with this woman. I suggest joint counseling. Up in smoke Dear Ann Landers: My wife is 42 years old. She was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and has only a couple of months to live. She Used to be a heavy smoker. My wife's parents are also smokers. They live 500 miles away, but they visit often, es­ pecially now. They plan to be at our home as much as time permits in the difficult weeks ahead. During their previous visits, my wife and I asked her parents to smoke outside, in front of our home. As my wife’s condition has worsened, I find myself sick­ ened and angered by the sight and smell of cigarette smoke. I cannot believe these peo­ ple continue to light up on our porch while their daughter is dying a few feet away. I don’t want to upset my wife by con­ fronting her parents. However, when her fa­ ther announces. “I’m going outside for a cigarette,” you could cut the tension with a knife. When i walk out the front door and see them smoking, it is obvious that 1 dis­ approve. My in-laws have avoided all discussion of my wife’s lung cancer and the role her smoking played in her illness. I am so fed up with them, I don’t think I can keep my feelings to myself any longer. I need your help. - A Frustrated and Angry Husband in Tennessee Dear Husband: Cigarette smoking is highly addictive and difficult to give up. I am certain your in-laws are well aware that smoking can lead to lung cancer, but they may not be strong enough to quit. Keep in mind that they are grieving, too. Calmly, quietly and gently ask your in­ laws to refrain from smoking either inside your house or outside on the porch. Explain how upsetting it is for you to see them de­ stroy their health. Tell them that announc­ ing. T’m going to have a cigarette,” within earshot of your wife is disrespectful of her condition. If they are so addicted that they must light up, they should take a walk or drive to another location. Phobia's roots Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter from "Out of Gas in Grand Rapids, Mich." whose wife doesn't drive. He said he had to take her everywhere. I have a different ex­ planation for her behavior. I suspect this woman is an alcoholic. The love of my life steadfastly refused to learn to drive. Too late, I discovered she was a secret drinker who consumed a great deal of alcohol by noon. She was afraid to get behind the wheel of a car. Refusing to drive also gave her an excuse to stay home, surrender to her depression and drink her­ self to death. Like “Out of Gas." 1 avoided confrontations because I did not want to fight over something I foolishly considered trivial. Now, she is gone. The woman who wrote to you doesn’t need a bus pass, she needs an intervention. For her sake, he MUST confront her. I did not confront my wife, and I grieve to this day. - Missed the Signs in Memphis, Tenn. Dear Memphis: Thank you for providing an alternative explanation for the woman’s behavior. The man’s letter was less about his wife’s driving and more about her insis­ tence on oversleeping and making him late for work. However, if there is indeed more going on. I hope he will discuss it with her and lake the necessary steps. Trading up' Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from “Lost in Washington, D.C., But Still Hopeful." She was in her40s and despaired of ever finding Mr. Right. You heard from a great many readers and printed their responses. Most said she should stop looking and leam to enjoy her life as it is. I agree. My husband left me after 20 years of marriage to "find himself." When he walked out the door, I discovered how much 1 enjoyed life without him. I have two cockatoos who I have trained to say, “1 love you!" as soon as I come through the door. Believe me, Ann, it sounds a lot better than, “You’re late! Where’s my dinner?" - Hap­ pier Now in Virginia. Dear Virginia: I’d say you "traded up." Congratulations. Gem of the Day (credit writer Will Stanton): Getting a dog is like getting mar­ ried. It teaches you to be less self-centered, to accept sudden, surprising outbursts of af­ fection. and not to be upset by a few scratches on your car. Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides " will relieve your anxiety. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling! to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $455.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.May 16. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIMC.. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Jerome Jennings Van Matre and the 899; conclusion Anti Tank Units of the 899th. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht On Feb. 9. 1945. B Company was moved with the 60th Regimental Combat Team to the vicinity of Schmidt with orders to push from there to a dam on the Roer and be pre* pared for a crossing of the river. C Compa­ ny was moving in the vicinity of Strauch and A Company would remain with the 39th Infantry Regiment in the same posi­ tions. The attack began and the mission was accomplished in four days. Fighting was fanatical by the enemy with our forces using all their seasoned hard can red battle experiences as a guide. The dam was taken, and plans were completed for crossing the river, only to have them called oft once more. That was the third time their crossing had been delayed after complete plans were made. B and C Companies moved back to their old positions, south along the Roer. They remained in these positions until the after­ noon of Feb. 20. when they moved our bat­ talion control, to another sector farther north, the Hurtgen-Schmidt Sector. It was here that they made their attack across the Roer. The lank destroyers lined up on the west bank of the river, looking across from their hill to the Germans. The crossing would be a tough one. Sheer cliffs with dense woods were staring them in the face, plus the swift current of the river. Ideas on how the crossing would be made, when it would take place and where the bridgehead would be firmly established was on everyone's tongue, it actually was­ n’t a simple maneuver for the Army, that crossing. Lots of men lost their lives on that initial crossing, but thousands more were spared that fate by using bridges alreadyerected by the Division on their left. They were finally across the Roer. It took four sets of completed plans before they did it. from December until Jan. 28. It didn't seem to make a bit of sense at times, at least not to the men. but there was always a good reason for these changes. Fighting on the other side of the river was stiff. The companies were taking heavy bar­ rages of enemy artillery in their drives east­ ward. Again the German defense line was broken and our men surged forward. Miles of now open terrain passed by leaving miles between them and the towns of Niddegen. Bern. Froitzhwim. Mulheim. Zulpich. Vernich and the famous Erft River. They were in a mad rush to the Rhine. They didn’t know what to expect when they got there, or now long it would take to cross. Cologne had fallen. Bonn was practically all mopped up. and then came the news that a railroad bridge at Remagen had been tak­ en intact, and a very small force was hold­ ing it The 899th with the Ninth reached the Rhine on March 7. 1945. the day the Ninth Armored Division captured a bridge across the Rhine at Remagen. On March 8. C Company crossed at Remagen with the 47th Infantry. A and B Companies followed across the river on March 10. The fighting for Regiment with attached units including C Company. 899th. Tank Destroyer Battal­ ion received the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty in gallantly holding and extending the important Remagen bridgehead over the Rhine River from March 8 through March 19. 1945. The Germans did everything they could think of to collapse that bridge. As they neared the bridge they had to slow down, almost to a halt every few feet. They were letting vehicles across at regular intervals, a slow, never ending convoy of all types of army vehicles. There was only a slight delay until it was cleared of the wrecked vehicle and traffic continued once again. German planes came at it regular and ail hell would break loose from our anti-air­ craft units. If they weren’t dodging German shells, bombs and a strafing. They had our own falling ack. ack to put up with. Here fighting had reached its highest fanatical peak. Germans were everywhere. A copy of Tech. Sgt. Jerome J. Van Matre's Transportation Embarkation papers with autographs of fellow soldiers. trying to force their way through our lines to the river. Our men pushed out from the river a few miles, resistance always increas­ ing. In fact they had been over there some time and it didn’t seem as though they were getting any place. It seemed like ages before even another bridge was begun. Finally three more bridges were put up. Then came the news that the old rail bridge had collapsed into the river. Now what was going to happen? Soon it all became clear to the men what was coming off and things began to happen fast. A col­ lapse of German defenses developed and they were finally able to get off again. I think any of the men that were trapped on the other side of the Remagen would have gladly liked to hang the man who invented K Rations. The armored forces had really taken off across Germany. But in their drives, they bypassed remaining pockets of resistance and that is where the 899th came in again. The Rhur Pocket, that was the first stop and they helped clean out the vicinity of Winterberg. The Germans tried to break through from here early one morning, but this attempt was unsuccessful and they were forced back farther into the remaining square miles. Before the complete collapse of the Rhur Pocket, our men were on their way once again. They were heading more to northeast now. toward the mountains, up through Norhausen and beyond. Time was passing swiftly. Everyone expected the Germans to make a desperate attempt to form some line of resistance. But our armor was still on the move. The Harz Mountains proved to be another pocket with enemy infantry. No artillery of martyr fire was thrown our way. But the Germans with small arms and Panerfaust were al! over those mountains, infiltrating behind our lines and causing a general disturbance throughout the sector. More task forces were formed and taken out of the battalion. By this time the Russians had broken through as well. Berlin was being surround­ ed. War news sounded good. The war couldn’t last much longer. By May 1. our men had moved farther east. The Harz Mountains, another chapter, closed in our war with the Germans. The battalion moved up to Mulde and Elbe rivers in the general area east of Kothen. Along with the Ninth Division, they met the Russians. Germany surrendered unconditionally to the allies on May 8. 1945. With high hopes of returning to the States, the men of the 899th, Tank Destroy­ er Battalion, moved down the Autobann into Bavaria, just 40 miles south of Munich. Tent City in the forest near Ingolstadt became their home. A VE (Victory Europe) Day parade was scheduled with General Panon trooping the line. Quotas came through and the first group of men left the battalion for the States. On June 20 the 899th was placed in cate­ gory two. which meant the Pacific. Howev­ er. the battalion remained in Bavaria until disbanded. In November the men were transferred to the Ninth Infantry. On Dec. 21. 1945. 350 men departed Dacha in boxcars and trav­ eled four days to Holland for an assignment to a Quartermaster Graves Registration Group. The 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion was inactivated Dec. 27, 1945, at Camp Kilmer. N. J. Finally, the courage and unerring aim in battle had left in the battalion’s wake over the battlefields of Europe, the shattered wrecks of 71 enemy tanks. 7 Jagdpantienhr. 15 Sp.. 24 Artillery pieces. 67 anti-tank guns. 10 half trucks. 45 GP vehicles. 93 machine gun nests. 62 pillboxes and inflict­ ed untold casualties on the vaunted Wehrmacht. Paratroop and SS formations and captured 2618 prisoners. I can remember m> dad telling a few fun­ ny stories about his time in the war. He very rarely talked about the fighting or the horrid experiences of war. Once while in France they warned to buy a chicken from a farmer. Now remember that he nor his buddies spoke the language. Finally dad’s one buddy made like a chick­ en and through this interpretation, they bought the chicken. They got back to their camp and were in the process of plucking the bird when they got orders to move out. Well, they carried that poor bird for three days of battle before they could cook it. I can imagine what it tasted like. Another instance that he talked about was when there was a reward for the first person to capture a German Tiger Tank. Now this reward was for $10,000. Well he and his buddies came upon a Tiger Tank and the German soldiers, who were very drunk. They captured the tank, but by the time it was turned over, the highest ranking officer got the money. He (Van Matre) didn’t seem to think that this was very fair. He would tell aboui going for miles to get ice cream. My mother said he was asking for catsup. Worcestershire sauce and very odd things. Later she asked him what he did with all that stuff. He replied that was the only way he could eat the food, by dressing it up. One of the things that he never talked about was when they liberated a concentra­ tion camp. They came face to face with one of Germany’s most notorious concentration camps. The camage and horror had been uncovered by tankers of the 3rd Armored and infantrymen of the 104th Division and scenes beyond belief met the eye. Here the living and dead were lying side by side. The living were so emulated to move their limbs. The dead were unburied or half buried. Germany’s S.S. Troops had stacked bod­ ies in ditches to make burial easier after the inmates had died. I can remember him telling of the smell of the place. That was all he ever said, the smell. I discovered the name of the concentration camp through my research, not from my dad telling me. I also know he was involved in blowing up the Germans’ last fuel dump. They came upon it quite by accident and couldn’t believe their good luck. Needless to say, they didn’t leave it intact I remember him telling me of how at the end of the war the Germans were using almost anything for fuel. They were getting quite inventive. He captured a German officer and his aides. He confiscated the man’s Luger. Lat­ er. he told how he didn’t want to give up that gun. But dad took it any way. He made a gun case out of the briefcase which still holds the gun today. Looking at it now the gun is a vintage World War I Luger and per­ haps it belonged to Lie general’s father. I really don’t think dad cared. There are probably more stories to tell, but my dad passed away when I was just 30 years old. Unfortunately, I don’t remember them... 1 know he brought him a German helmet and German flag, which my mother Dad was separated from the army at Camp Gram in Illinois on Jan. 16, 1946. When he came out of the army he had reached the rank of tech sergeant. The last six months he was overseas he was a motor pool NCO. He was in the following cam­ paigns - Normandy. Northern France. Ardennes. Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received three Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal. World War II Victo­ ry Medal and five Battle Stars. He married Emily Carrie Engel on July 29. 1937. at Crown Point. Ind. It might be noted that when the announcement came over the radio that they were going to take married men without children. Dad's greet­ ings came in the mail the next day. My mother still has the original greetings. Dad was one of the older boys. He was 30 when inducted into the army. One daughter was bom of this union. Holly Alida Van Matre Steiner and one granddaughter. JoHannan Steiner. During the war. my mother moved to Michigan from Chicago, with her parents. She can remember getting a very sad letter from dad. He was on R&R in Switzerland when his unit was moved out to come home. He missed his boat and was put in a holding area w ith other men in the same sit­ uation. But as luck would have it. he was put on a boat and beat his unit home. I have his card of Embarkation. He returned to the United States on the ship S.S. Colby Victory which sailed from Le Havre. France, on Dec. 31. 1945. On the back of the card a lot of men signed their names and addresses. I have to wonder what became of these men. After the war. he started a grocery store in Bowen Mills and then bought a small farm on Bowen Mills Road, which is still owned by my mother. Later he sold the store and was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings. He quit the job when he got cataracts in his eyes. He then sold cars for Good’s in Caledonia and then started sell­ ing insurance, later he opened his own agency. He was a supervisor and on the County Board for Yankee Springs Township. When the state voted for a new constitution which then changed the County Boards, he was just township supervisor. Later he ran for commissioner of the county board and was serving in that capacity when he passed away. His date of death is Aug. 14. 1977. He was very active in the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star in Middleville. He also helped with 4-H when I was a young girl. He dearly loved his granddaughter and took her camping with them all the time. I hope that by submitting this history it will help in the future generation. We can only leam from our past. Source: Research by Holly Van Matre Steiner. The 899th Tank Destroyer Battal­ ion Association gave her a great deal of help with this history. Holly Steiner vali­ dates this history as accurate and histori­ cal. Additional information was documented in History of World War II. Francis Trevelyan Miller. 1945. threw out. NOTICE MONTHLY - COMPOSTABLE YARD DEBRIS PICKUP The Department of Public Services municipal work crews will once again be providing the residents of the City of Hastings with a monthly compostable yard debris pickup this summer season. Residents are asked to limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste such as grass, leaves, flowers, small limbs and brush. All brush and limbs placed out for pickup shall be limited to 6 inches in diameter or less, 4 feet in length or less, and shall be bundled for easy handling. Larger brush and bushes may be taken by residents to the City's material storage yard on West State Road located west of Riverside Cemetery on the following Saturday mornings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.: May 11, May 25, June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, August 17, August 31, September 14, September 28, October 12 and October 26, 2002. Materials must originate from property located within the City of Hastings and be pre-approved by the attendant present at the site before depositing any material. All loose debris (grass, leaves, flowers, etc.) placed out for pickup shall be contained in KRAFT biodegradable bags. Bags made of plas­ tic or other non-biodegradable material used to contain the yard debris are not compostable, and will not be picked up. Residents should place the material to be picked up immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. We ask that residents not place material in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. The monthly compostable yard debris pickup is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 3, 2002, and continue through October on the fol­ lowing dates: Monday July 1, Monday August 5. Tuesday September 3, and Tuesday October 1, 2002. We anticipate that the monthly pickup will take approximately three (3) days to complete each I V month. Residents who miss the scheduled pickup may take their yard waste to the compostable material container behind the City’s 1821 N. East St., Hastings. 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Why live alone when you can live with us? lX)oo2tawn _/Headoivs TZetaement 616-948-4921 ___________ A Leisure Living Managed Company - www.telsure-living com___________ �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16, 2002 Road trip brings softballers dose to milestone The Hastings varsity softball team doublcd-up Caledonia 10-5 on Monday for its 19th win of the year, polishing off an eight­ game road trip with a solid 5-3 mark. Abbie Allcrding (11-4) earned the win for the Lady Saxons, allowing eight hits and no walks against 11 strikeouts. Caledo­ nia's Mary Sandtvcit took the loss (12 H, 5 K, 3 BB). Other strong performances for Hastings came from Emily Martin (4-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI), and Alexis Powell (2-for-3, 2B. 2 RBI). Brittney Dobbins went 1-for-l and scored a run. June Bishop had a single and a double, and Allcrding, Courtney Fortier, Dianna VanBovcn and Amber Thomas each hit singles. Hastings (19-11, 8-5 in the O-K Gold) went for win number 20 last night at home against Sparta. The Saxons are scheduled to wrap up the regular season at Wayland on Monday at 4 p.m., but still have a game to make up against South Christian. Hastings 2nd at Jackson tourney The Saxons took second in the Jackson Northwest Tournament on May 11, beating Northwest 12-2 before losing a tough one to Michigan Center 3-2 in the final. Abbie Allcrding got the win in Game 1, and Amber Thomas (8-7) took the loss in Game 2. Saxons sweep Cedar Hastings earned a sweep at Cedar Springs on May 10. In Game 1, Abbie Allcrding pitched to a 11-2 win in seven innings, including a fan­ tastic 15 strikeouts (2 R. 5 H, 1 BB). Hast­ ings had three errors in the game. Tiffany Howell (2-for-4, 2B, RBI) scored four runs and made a nice defensive Hastings' Alexis Powell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) play from right field with a 9-3 assist. Heather Krebs (2-for-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI) didn't allow any passed balls or stolen bases at catcher. Alexis Poweli had two hits and two RBIs, and June Bishop had two hits with an RBI. Amber Thomas (5 H, 5 K, 3 BB) got the win in Game 2, an 11-1 mercy five innings. The Saxons were error-free in the nightcap, stranding seven Cedar baserunners in the game. Hastings exploded for nine runs in the fifth inning to blow open a 2-1 game. Every Saxon player scored at least one run. and all but one got a hit. Krebs went 3-for-4 (2B. 2 runs. 2 RBI) threw out a runner and only had one passed ball. Abbie Allcrding went 3-for-4. had an RBI and scored a run. Alexis Powell went 2-for-3 and Dianna VanBoven went 2-for-2 (2B. RBI, I run). Unity four better Unity Christian handed the Saxons a 6-2 setback on May 8. Abbie Allcrding took the loss on the mound. Splitsville at Kenowa The Saxons split a twinbill at Kenowa Hills on May 3, winning 10-1 and losing a dramatic 5-4 decision in extra innings. In the loss, the Saxons were down 3-1 in the seventh with two out and a runner on when Heather Krebs stepped up and sent a 225-foot blast over the left field fence to tie it up. The Saxons took the lead in the ninth but couldn’t hold off the Knights, who scored twice for the win. Amber Thomas took the Hastings' Amber Thomas. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon track teams Sth in Gold land (tied al 28). Saxon senior Ashley DcLinc was second in the discus at 97-11. Junior Niki Note­ boom placed third in both the high jump (5­ 0) and 100 dash (12.9). Sophomore Kristin Lydy took fourth in the 100 hurdles in 16.1. and the 3200 relay team placed fifth. Hastings competes in a Division 2 re­ gional meet at Battle Creek Harper Creek tomorrow. Prelims and field events will start in the morning, with finals beginning around 1 p.m. Crunch Time by Matt Cowall Pistons, Wings, Lions offer food for thought Between the lingering cold weather and the general anxieties of sports fans, I’ve heard a lot of complaining lately. As shocking as it may sound, I've even contributed. It’s given me some food for thought. Junk food, mostly, but food nonetheless, and I’ve decided to tear open this Pandora’s Box of Twinkics for all of us to share... The NBA is a lousy product, and the Pistons arc a prime example of such. Not that the Pistons themselves were bad to watch this season (at least until the play­ offs). They hustled all the time, and to say they exceeded expectations doesn’t do justice to their season. They won the Central Division for the first time since the Bad Boys ruled the roost, something no one on the planet, including the Pistons themselves, would have pre­ dicted. Ben Wallace led the league in rebounds and blocks and was named the Defensive Player of the Year. Corliss Williamson was the Sixth Man of the Year, and first-year headman Rick Carlisle was the Coach of the Year. Yes, the league sat up and took notice of the Pistons, and their accolades were well earned and well deserved. But in reality, it is impossible to miss an NBA team that works hard every night. Teams like that are as plentiful in The Association as ham sandwiches at a fish fry. NBA players can shoot, jump and dunk better than anyone, but an average regular­ season game has all the fire of a pregame warmup. Teams go through the motions, jack up lots of shots, and hope the game doesn’t cut into their nightlife. The Pistons — a team of castoffs with something to prove — bucked that trend, and that alone was enough to notch a 50-win season. But in the playoffs, everyone finally plays hard, and Detroit’s weaknesses suddenly became apparent. Boston, a team with plenty of holes of its own, pretty much domi­ nated the Pistons. For sheer enjoyment, playoffs or not, the NBA can’t touch the emotion and effort of college and even high school ball. To make matters worse, there is only one really good team in the NBA right now, and only one or two othci decent ones, and they're all in the Western Conference. No one’s going to beat the Lakers unless they arc suddenly and utterly decimated by injuries. Where’s the fun when the champion is so obvious?... The champion is never obvious in the NHL, which is why the hockey playoffs rank right up there with March Madness in my exclusive book of Things Worth Watching. I hope the Red Wings have been pounding the Geritol and getting lots of bed rest. I’ve been sneaking in some late-night glimpses of the San Jose/Colorado series, and I do not like what I see. Both teams arc playing top-notch, hard-nosed hockey, and cither will give the Wings fits. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. The Wings, as loaded as they might be, will have to cam a shot at the Cup, and it won’t be easy... It also won’t be easy to watch the Lions next season, but unlike a lot of people I talk to, I’m totally thrilled with the addition of rookie QB Joey Harrington, and no one has yet to convince me I’m wrong: What about Mike McMahon? What about him? Dude can run, and it seems like he can throw, but I’ve watched every alleged savior from Eric Hippie onward crash and burn. Harrington is unproven, but so is McMahon. The team just doubled its chance for success at the most important position on the field, and did it with a very smart, classy player. Quarterback controversy? Wc can only hope! That means the Lions have more than one good quarterback. 1’vc never seen a good QB in a Lions uniform. Two sounds great to me. You don't need a good quarterback to win. Ah, yes. the Trent Dilfer Theory. Drop it already! There is the rare Dilfer-csquc example of teams winning in spite of their quar­ terback. bur it is bizarre how many people seem to think this is the norm. For every Dil­ fer. there arc dozens of championship examples bearing names like Montana. Favre and El way. And oh yeah, Dilfer only had the best defense ever to back him up. Last time I checked, the Lions' defense is not the best ever. QB’s don’t win titles by themselves, but they sure can make it easier. The Fords meddled with the pick. You bet Lion GM Matt Millen wanted to take a much-needed cornerback instead of another young quarterback. He came to Detroit promising championships, and he wants to keep his job. But he should be thrilled that the Fords demanded Harrington, if that’s truly what happened. In essence, it gives Millen a green light from ownership to truly rebuild, in­ stead of trying to patch too many holes and pretend to be a contender. I’m sick of smoke and mirrors. Build something real. And give us nothing to complain about. See you next week. loss. Allcrding got the win in the other game. Big win over state-ranked Wayland The host Saxons played up to their po­ tential on May 1 and handed state-ranked Wayland only its second loss of the season in impressive fashion. 8-1. Il was the first win for Hastings over the percnnially-powcrful Wildcats in recent memory. The Saxons tagged Wayland for four runs in the first and added four more in the fifth to put it out of reach. Amber Thomas pitched a great game, surrendering only one run on six hits with two strikeowU ar.d two walks. Diaana VanBoven and Thomas both went 2-for-3 at the plate, and Alexis Powell and Courtney Fortier each scored two runs. Abbie Allcrding had four RBIs. Comeback tops Sparta After trailing for most of the game. Hast­ ings got it together late to pull out an 8-6 win at Sparta on April 29. Abbie Allcrding got the win for the Sax­ ons. Hastings’ Niki Noteboom. The Hastings boys and girls track teams both finished in eighth place at the O-K Gold Conference Meet at Kenowa Hills on Tuesday. The Wayland boys won a very close meet with 103 points, and when Caledonia (99) edged out Cedar Springs (96.22) for second place, it gave the Wildcats their first-ever conference title in boys’ track. Cedar was undefeated in Gold duals this season. South Christian (87.33) placed fourth, followed by Sparta (54.11), Wyoming Park (42.11) , Kenowa Hills (26), Hastings (12.11) and Unity Christian (7.11). Hastings seniors Chris Donalds (139-7) and John Bowling (135-11) were fourth and sixth in the discus. Bowling’s throw was his best of the year. Junior Craig Lauric ran to fourth place in the 110 high hurdles in 16.07, his best time of the year. Sophomore Joe Arens placed sixth in the high jump (5-8) and junior Bruce Carpenter took fifth in the long jump (18-7). The all-freshman 800 relay team of Brandon Schwartz, Charles Danks, Rich Kesler and John Coolidge placed sixth. Joel Maiville set a new Hastings fresh­ man record in the 400 dash in 53.6, good for seventh place. Junior Miles Warren ran his best time of the year in the 1600 with a 5:07. Laurie was seventh in the 300 hurdles with a season-best 43.5, and junior Paul Downing finished seventh in the pole vault Hastings’ Bruce Carpenter. Hastings' Ashley DeLine. with a personal-best 11-0. Freshman Josh Wescott ran his best time in the 300 hurdles at 53.6, and sophomore Matt Hoffman ran the 400 in 58.0. In the girls’ meet. South Christian (155 points) capped an undefeated season with a first-place finish, followed by Kenowa Hills (65), Caledonia (60), Wyoming Park (53), Unity Christian (50), Cedar Springs (47), Sparta (41). and Hastings and Way­ Wyoming Park sweeps The Saxon track teams dosed out the O­ K Gold dual meet season with losses to Wyoming Park on May 8 by nearly identi­ cal margins. 80-55 for the girls and 8U-56 for the boys. For the girls, Kristin Lydy won both the 100 hurdles (17.24) and 300 hurdles (52.30), and Niki Noteboom won the high jump (4-4) and 100 dash (1339). The Lady Saxons also took the 3200 re­ lay (Sarah Gcvcngcr, Emily Hoke. Cather­ ine Fish, Stephanie Buck. 11:13.75) and the 400 relay (Mandi Becklcl. Noteboom, Brenda Westfall, Lydy. 5636). Second-place finishers: Lisa Noteboom in the high jump (4-2) and long jump (13-4 1/2); Gcvcngcr in the 1600 (6:05.61) and 3200 (13:55); and Ashley DcLinc in the shot put (31-5 1/4) and discus (94-8 1/2). Third-place finishers: Westfall in the 100 (1430) and 200 (29.91); Buck in the 800 (2:5232); and Fish in the 3200 (14:29k “The girls gave a good effort tonight but we just came up a little short," Hastings girls coach Fred Hutchinson said. “Erin Dahn didn’t run at all today because of shin injuries and Niki Noteboom is still limited in the number of events she can run be­ cause of a broken finger. We really needed those two at full capacity to be competitive. “It's been a tough year for us because wc had so few girls out for the team. We really do have some talented girls, but track is a sport where a team needs depth in every area to be successful and wc simply lack that depth." For the boys, Craig Lauric won the 110 hurdles (1652) and 300 hurdles (44.49), Joel Maiville took the 400 (55.08) and 200 (24.50), Joe Arens won the high jump (5­ 8), and Chris Donalds won the discus (118­ 61/2). Second-place finishers: Bruce Carpenter in the 100 (H.76) and 200 (2531); Maiv­ ille in the long jump (18-6); John Bowling in the discus (118-5); Zac Fulmer in the shot put (40-8); Jake Heuss in the 800 (2:10.00); and Paul Downing in the pole vault (10-6). Third-place finishers: Downing in the 100 (11.89); Carpenter in the long jump (18-4 1/2); Joel Gibbons in the 1600 (435.96); and Josh Wescott in the 300 hur­ dles (56.84). Alumni baseball game May 27 The 26th-annual Hastings High School Alumni Baseball Game returns to Johnson Field on Memorial Day Weekend, Monday, May 27. Every former Saxon varsity baseball player is invited to attend. Warmups and batting practice begin at 11 a.m., with the game scheduled for 1 p.m. “Shake the dust off the glove and get those arms and legs loosened up," long­ time Hastings coach Bernie Oom said. “Come and join the fun and renew old times.” The game usually pits graduates from even-numbered years against those from odd-numbered years. Oom stressed that alumni do not need to be recent graduates to participate. “Last year a ‘67 grad and a ‘71 grad par­ ticipated,” Oom said. “You can play as much or as little as you like, and wc can al­ ways use base coaches." Families of out-of-town alumni are asked to please pass the invitation along. Any questions can be directed to Oom at 765-3555. Coach Bemie Oom (at right) has some fun with Dick and Steve Allerdmg at last year’s alumni basebail event �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 16. 2002 - Page 11 Panther girls go undefeated in KVA Delton track hosts Div. 3 regional meet on Friday Delton's Travis Williams (left) and Evan Williams. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton's Monique Hoyle (left) and Kristin Wilfinger. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Delton-Kellogg varsity track teams wrapped up their dual meet seasons with wins at Hackett on Monday, capping off an undefeated league season for the girls' squad. The Panther girls (9-1, 7-0 in the KVA) and boys (7-2. 6-1) arc in first and second place respectively heading into the league championship meet al Parchment on May 21. But first, both teams have to focus on Friday's Division 3 regional meet, which Delton hosts beginning at 1 p.m. The top two finishers in each event guarantee them­ selves a spot in the state finals at Comstock Park on June 1. Against Hackett, the Lady Panthers pre­ vailed 91-40. First-place finishers: Alex Alaniz in the 100 hurdles (18.3): Shanna Tamminga in the long jump (14-6 1/2), high jump (4-6) and 200 (27.6); Angie Booth in the discus (81-9) and shot put (32-6); Johanna Lund­ gren in the 300 hurdles (55.7); Tara Shoup in the pole vault (6-0); and Lauren Cooper in the 3200(13:163). The girls took three of four relays, in­ cluding the 3200 (Natasha Tamminga. Lundgren. Monique Hoyle, Cooper. 13:49.3), the 800 (Nicole Kotrba. Jessi Sin­ clair, Kortni Matteson. S. Tamminga. 1:56.7) and the 1600 (Lundgren. Kristin Wilfinger. Hoyle, Matteson, n/a). Second-place finishers: Christina Char­ ron in the 100 (13.5); Hoyle in the 1600 (5:56.2) and 800 (2:31.0); Alaniz in the long jump (13-6) and 300 hurdles (58.2); Suzic Wilhelms in the discus (78-5); Matte­ son in the 400 (1:07.0); and Katie Par­ menter in the high jump (4-6). Third-place finishers: Lundgren in the 100 hurdles (19.2); Wilfinger in the 100 Delton's Jason Erb. (Photo by Perry Hardin) (14.0), discus (73-9) and 400 (1:08.1); Wil­ helms in the shot put (24-8); N. Tamminga in the 800 (2:43.0); and Kotrba in the 200 (293). The Delton boys beat Hackett 88 1/3-48 2/3, with a three-way tie for third place in the pole vault splitting the score into frac­ tions. First-place finishers: Kris Oglcsbee in the 100 (11.7). 400 (53.6) and 200 (23.7); Kyle Williams in the 1600 (4:45.1), 800 (2:05.4) and 3200 (10:263); Min Ho Lee in the long jump (19-2 1/2); Mike Kabel in the shot put (40-3); Jeff Erb in the 300 hur­ dles (43.0); and Derrick Hammond in the pole vault (n/a). Relay wins came in the 3200 (Evan Wil­ liams, Bill Roberts, Ron Gale, K. Williams, 8:49.0), the 800 (Jeff Erb, Juan Nieto, Tony Johnson. Oglesbee, 1:36.8) and the 400 (Ja- Saxons 6th, Welton 10th at 0-K Gold Conference golf tourney The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team placed sixth at the O-K Gold Conference Tournament on Tuesday at Kaufman with an 18-hole team round of 455. South Christian (353) beat out Caledonia (357) for the title, followed by Wayland (427), Kenowa Hills (443). Unity Christian (445). Hastings. Wyoming Park (529) and Cedar Springs (NSP). Hastings’ Kristie Welton placed 10th in­ dividually with a 49 going out and a 50 coming back to card a 99. Jill Jolley (56-50. 106), Courtney Oak­ land (55-55, 110) and Olivia Pare (68-72, 140) rounded out the scoring for the Sax­ ons. Hilary Hutchins shot a 141 (73-68) and Kristen Beckwith shot a 150 (72-78). The Saxons golf in regional competition on Friday and Saturday. Kenowa nips Hastings Kenowa Hills slipped out of Hastings with a narrow two-stroke victory on Mav 7, 225-227. Kristie Welton won medallist honors with a round of 46. a shot better than team­ mate Jill Jolley, who carded a 47. Courtney Oakland had a 59. followed by Kristen Beckwith (75), Olivia Pare (76) and Hilary Hutchins (90). Amy Racek and Jessica Morse both shot 51s for the Knights. South wins League-leading South Christian beat the Saxons 163-230 at The Pines on May 2. Welton led the way again for Hastings with a 47. Jolley had a 57, Oakland and Hutchins both shot 63, Brittney Cinco had a 66. and Pare had a 67. South’s top four golfers carded rounds from 39 to 42. Delton's Alex Alaniz (Photo by Perry Hardin) son Erb, Nieto, Johnson, Jeff Erb, 47.0). Second-place finishers: Jason Erb in the 110 hurdles (17.1); Todd Champion in the discus (104-5); Jamie Springer in the shot put (40-2 1/2); Clay Drewyor in the 300 hurdles (43.7); and E. Williams in the 800 (2:123). Third-place finishers: Brandon Lester in the 110 hurdles (183) and high jump (5-0); Jeff Erb in the 100 (12.2); Kabel in the dis­ cus (102-5); Champion in the shot put (38­ 10); Jason Erb in the 300 hurdles (45.7); CJ Hasman in the 800 (2:17.2); Adam Rouse in the pole vault (8-6); and Roberts in the 3200(11:07.9). i Panthers sweep Plainwell The giils were all tied up at 66-66 head­ ing into the last event against Plainwell on May 10, where Delton’s 1600 relay team of Johanna Lundgren, Monique Hoyle. Kortni Matteson and Kristin Wilfinger pulled it out in 4:33.29 — 10 seconds belter than Plainwell — for a 71-66 nonconference win. Other first-place finishers for the girls: Angie Booth in the discus (86-4) and shot put (30-9); Shanna Tamminga in the high jump (5-0) and 200 (28.88); and Hoyle in the 800 (2:41.43). They also won the 800 relay (Nicole Ko­ trba, Jessi Sinclair, Matteson, Tamminga, 1:56.26) and the 400 relay (Kotrba. Katie Parmenter, Alex Alaniz, Christina Charron. 5633). Second-place finishers: Parmenter in the high jump (4-8); Alaniz in the 100 hurdles (18.18); Wilfinger in the 100 (1439); Tam­ minga in the long jump (15-1/4); Hoyle in the 1600 (5:55.02); Matteson in the 400 (1:06.98); Lundgren in the 300 hurdles (56.42); Sinclair in the 200 (30.65); and Lauren Cooper in the 3200 (13:2033). Third-place finishers: Wilfinger in the discus (77-8 1/2) and 400 (1:08.00), and Alaniz in the long jump (13-9 1/2) and 300 hurdles (57.92). The Delton boys had an easier time with the Trojans, pulling away for an 83-54 vic­ tory. First-place finishers for the boys: Kris Oglesbee in the 100 (11.57), 400 (54.14) and 200 (24.42); Kyle Williams in the 1600 (4:56.89), 800 (2:10.53) and 3200 (10:57.35); Jamie Springer in the shot put (41-2); and Brandon Lester in the high jump F r. * . Relay wins came in the 3200 (Evan Wil- See DELTON TRACK, continued on page 12 221 W. Mill Street, Hastings We now offer pond and water garden Installation. A typical 11x16 pond basic installation - $2,500 with waterfall. Complete 11x16 pond installation with rocking In pond - $4,500. Koi starting at $3.99 - $20. Monthly and bi-monthly pond maintenance. 20-year pond liner, 65c a square foot. Stream liner, 5 1/2" wide also available. Our 2nd annual POND and WATERGARDEN tour Is coming up. Anyone wishing to have their pond on the tour needs to contact me at the store. We will be limiting the tour to only 10 ponds, so please sign up now! Phone: 948-PETS www. petworidsupplies. com Hastings' Olivia Par6 chips on to the green. 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Hastings, Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the s:tme address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD cal! relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16. 2002 Flat Saxons fall to Caledonia Gold soccer tourney continues at Park Caledonia beat the Hastings varsity base­ ball team on Monday 11-1. Shaky defense and poor hitting hung the Saxons out to dry. Brandon Burke and Ted Greenfield, had the only two Hastings hits, and Burke took the loss on the mound (4 IP, 6 ER. 7 H, 4 K. 5 BB). “We didn’t do many things right to­ night.’* Hastings coach Marsh Evans said. “Wc weren’t ready to play mentally or physically. Wc played without emotion, without fire.” The Saxons (6-17,3-10 in the O-K Gold) have a home rain date scheduled for tomor­ row at 4 p.m., possibly tc make up a post­ poned contest against South Christian. They host a tournament on Saturday at 9 a.m., host Wayland on Monday at 4 p.m., and play at Lowell on Tuesday. Saxons snap skid Hastings got back in the win column in thrilling fashion on May 10, holding on for a 4-3 win over Cedar Springs in the first game of a doublchcader. Adam Rcil (4-5) was outstanding on the mound, striking out 14 and not allowing any earned runs in a complete-game per­ formance (7 IP. 0 ER. 6 H. 4 BB). Cedar cut a 4-1 deficit to 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh, but Rcil and the Saxons cut the comeback short. Hastings came up with some timely hit­ ting, and that proved to be the difference in the game. Dustin Bowman (RBI), Rcil (RBI) and Aaron Snider (RBI) had hits, and Jeremy Shilling stole two bases. Five errors and a sixth-inning grand slam sealed Hastings’ fate in the nightcap, a 5-2 loss. Aaron Snider pitched well in the de­ feat (6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 7 K. 0 BB). The Saxons hit the ball hard throughout the game, but shot after frustrating shot went right at Cedar fielders. Shilling paced Hastings’ Cody White. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the effort with tv.o hits. Snider, Brian DeVries, Robed Bunge, Eli Schmidt (RBI) and Ted Greenfield each had a hit. “This was a huge improvement over our other Friday performances,” Coach Evans said. “The guys hustled, played good de­ fense for the most part, and we got great pitching. We made big strides today.” Unity by five A four-run fifth inning broke open a tight game and sent Unity Christian to a 6-1 win over Hastings on May 8. Brandon Burke tossed a four-hitter for the Saxons and went the distance (6 IP, 4 ER. 4 H. 4 K, 3 BB). Adam Reil led the hit­ ters with a double and an RBI single, and Cody White had a single. “I was pleased with our kids’ effort to­ night. especially given the poor weather conditions." Coach Evans said. “Brandon pitched a beautiful game from start to fin­ ish. One or two pitches made the differ­ ence.” JV Report The Hastings JV baseball team beat Caledonia 10-1. raising its record to 16-8 and 11-3 in the Gold. Scott Larsen shut down the Scots from the mound with a two-hitter (0 ER. 9 K. 2 BB). Hits came from Larsen (three, 2B), Caleb Case (two). Joey Aspinall (2B). Drew Bowman (two, 3B), Adam Case and Jeff Huey (pinch-hit 3B). The JV swept Cedar Springs in their doublcheadcr. 12-0 and 6-3 in extra in­ nings. Joey Aspinall threw a one-hitter in Game 1, striking out six and walking only one. The Saxons scored five runs in both the first and third innings. Scott Larsen (IB. 2B), Aspinall (IB, 3B. RBI), Drew Bowman (2 IB. 2 RBI), Justin Pratt (2 IB), Jake Tuthill (2 IB). Caleb Case (2B) and Scott Redman (2B. 2 sac. 3 RBI) had hits in the win. Pratt pitched all eight innings of an ex­ tended Game 2 and earned the win (2 ER. 2 H, 13 K. 5 BB). The Saxons scrapped to tie it it 3-3 with two outs in the seventh, and added three runs in the eighth to go ahead for good. Hastings got multiple hits from Larsen (IB. 3B), Pratt (IB, 2B. RBI). Caleb Case (2 IB, RBI) and Aspinall (2 IB). Bowman. Redman and Tom Rowse each hit a single, sad Adam Case laid down a sacrifice bunt for an RBI. The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team went 1-2 in the last week, including a loss at state power Unity Christian in the first round of the O-K Gold Tournament on Tuesday. Unity went undefeated in the Gold and looked every bit like the No. 1 seed in the conference tourney with a 10-0 win over the visiting Saxons. It was day-and-night from the last meet­ ing between the two teams, when Hastings pushed Unity before falling 2-1 back on April 16. The Saxons (5-8-1) will try to rebound today in a second-round game at Wyoming Park. They host county rival Lakewood to­ morrow at 4 p.m.. and will hit the road again this Tuesday for a final-round Gold game against a yet-to-be-determined oppo­ nent. The first-round district playoff draw is also complete, and Hastings will open against Three Rivers at Three Rivers on Tuesday. May 28. Hastings 1, Comstock 0 Comstock came in cocky, but the Saxons sent the petulant Panthers packing with a shutout loss. "Wc played them very well.” Hastings coach Dennis Argctsinger said. “They came in here feeling like they were going to blow us out. I heard some nasty things they were saying about Hastings in the parking lot before the game. “I guess wc got the last laugh.” Betsy Acker provided the margin of vic­ tory off an assist from Erin Bradley, and keeper Angie Eggers got the shutout. Cedar Springs 1, Hastings 0 The Saxons dropped their last regular- Hastings' Betsy Acker (11). season Gold game at Cedar Springs on May 9 to end the campaign with a 2-6 mark. “Wc played back on our heels the whole game,” Argctsinger said. “When we’re ag­ gressive. we can stick with anybody, but when we’re not. this is what happens." YMCA NEWS Legal wrangling continues over the pos­ sible realignment of high school sports seasons in Michigan. On May 9, The United States Sixth Cir­ cuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati issued a stay in the case of Communities For Equity v. Michigan High School Athletic Associa­ tion, an action which likely delays beyond the 2003-04 school year the implementa­ tion of any court-ordered realignment of high school sports seasons. The order means that the Sixth Circuit will take up the case after the District Court rules on a compliance plan from the MHSAA. The compliance plan must be submitted by May 24, and the District Court has scheduled a hearing on the matter for July 18. After the District Court’s deci­ sion, the appeals process begins, and could extend into the 2003-04 school year. The District Court previously agreed with Communities for Equity that current high school sports seasons in Michigan dis­ criminate against girls when it comes to college athletic recruiting. The District Court ordered the sports seasons to be rca- See SPORTS SHORTS, continued on next page HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP HASTINGS AYSO QUALITY CAR CLEANING Open registration for boys & girls Ages 8 through high school mg SOCCER $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING WASHING, WAXING. BUFFING WITH SURFACE CLEANER & POLYMER SEALANT. 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Our employees live and work in our community, just like you. How else can we continue to service our customers with innovative products, competitive rates and trust and investments services that meet your individual needs? At Hastings City Bank, we know who you are, we care about your needs, We are committed to quality and continue to be a catalyst for growth in our communities. We are successful because of you. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 www.hastingscitybank.com Hastings City Bank, circa 1890's Member FDtCf=[ EQUAL MOWMQ Hastings ♦ Middleville ♦ Nashville ♦ Bellevue ♦ Caledonia ♦ Wayland LENDER will start Monday. June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tydcn Park and run through the end of August. Teams must sign up at the YMCA office prior to the start of league play. Please con­ tact the YMCA for more details at 616­ 945-4574. Delton Track, Continued from page 11 liams, Ron Gale, Brad Goldsworthy, K. Williams, 8:57.10), the 800 (Jeff Erb. Juan Nieto, Tony Johnson. Oglesbee, 1:37.60) and the 1600 (E. Williams, Goldsworthy, Daniel Schwarzer. Johnson, 3:49.55). Second-place finishers: Jason Erb in the 110 hurdles (18.18) and pole vault (12-0); Jeff Erb in the 100 dash (11.83) and 300 hurdles (4233); Min Ho Lee in the long jump (19-3 1/4); Mike Kabel in the shot put (40-11); E. Williams in the 800 (2:17.65); and Nieto in the 200 (24.78). Third-place finishers: Lester in the 110 hurdles (18.41); Jon Erickson in the 1600 (5:07.48); Clayton Drcwyor in the 300 hur­ dles (46.31); and Derrick Hammond in the pole vault (11-0). Comets flame out Delton also enjoyed a sweep of Kalama­ zoo Christian on May 8, with the boys win­ ning 84-53 and the girls winning 75-61. First-place boys: Jamie Springer in the discus (105-0) and shot put (41-0); Jason Erb in the pole vault (12-0); Kyle Williams in the 1600 (4:54), 800 (2:10.25) and 3200 (10:57.38); Jeff Erb in the 300 hurdles (42.6); and Kris Oglesbee in the 200 (24.1). A relay sweep included the 3200 (E. Williams, K. Williams, Billy Roberts, Ron Gale, 9:14), the 800 (Jeff Erb. luan Nieto, Tony Johnson, Oglesbee, 1:36.72), the 400 (Jason Erb, Jeff Erb, Nieto, Johnson, 47.7) and the 1600 (Williams, Clay Drewyor, Dan Schwarzer, Johnson, 3:44.31). Second place: Todd Champion in the discus (104-9); Mike Kabel in the shot put (39-8); Min Ho Lee in the long jump (18­ 2); Derrick Hammond in the pole vault (10­ 0); Jason Erb in the 110 hurdles (17.21); and Oglesbee in the 100 (11.62). Third place: Kabel in the discus, Lester in the 110 hurdles, Roberts in the 1600, Oglesbee in the 400, Drcwyor in the 300 hurdles and Tom Sigler in the 3200. First-place girls: Angie Booth in the dis­ cus (83-2 1/2) and shot put (30-10 1/2); Alex Alaniz in the 100 hurdles (1838); Lauren Cooper in the 1600 (6:09.14) and 3200 (13:07.9); Johanna Lundgren in the 300 hurdles (53.8); Monique Hoyle in the 800 (2:33.89); and Shanna Tamminga in the 200 (27.2). The 3200 relay (Cooper, Katie Johncock, Lundgren, Hoyle, 11:12) and the 1600 re­ lay (Lundgren, Kristin Wilfinger, Hoyle, Kortni Matteson, 4:29) placed first as well. Second place: Wilfinger in the discus (77-10 1/2); Tamminga in the high jump (5-0), long jump (15-0) and 800 (2:40.9); Tara Shoup in the pole vault (6-0); Chris­ tina Charron in the 100 (13.79); and Hoyle in the 1600(6:10). Third place: Wilfinger in the 100, Matte­ son in the 400, Alaniz in the 300 hurdles, and Nicole Kotrba in the 200. �Th* Hastings Bann*r - Thursday, May 16. 2002 - Pag* 13 Delton soccer pops Pennfield The Delton varsity girls’ soccer team blanked Pennfield in the first round of the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament on Monday, 4-0. Shannah Fisher was in on all four Pan­ ther goals, scoring three of them. Her solo breakaway put Delton up. and she assisted on Ashley Chilton’s goal that made it 2-0. Fisher finished a pass from Casey Peavey for her second goal and completed the hat trick on a penalty kick. Panther keeper Misty Jones had 10 saves to preserve the shutout. Delton (6-7-1) played a second-round conference tournament game last night at mighty Kalamazoo Christian. Third-round games arc on Friday. The Panthers wrap up the regular season with home games against Niles on Tuesday and Allegan on Wednesday. Both games JV Report The Delton JV soccer team defeated Pennfield 1-0 in a home match on Monday, improving its record to 5-2. Forward Nikki Bechtel scored on a breakaway early in the second half to pro­ vide the winning margin. Keeper Rachel Molesworth got the shutout. BCCS booters beat Lakeside The Barry County Christian School var­ sity girls' soccer team earned a 2-2 tie against Lakeside Christian Academy on Tuesday. The Lady Eagles had the wind with them in the first half and took advantage to build a 2-1 halftime lead. Alisa Faber scored in the eighth minute with a shot over the goalie's head from 15 yards out. Lakeside came right back to bounce in the equalizer in the 15th minute, but Samantha VanDcnack helped reclaim the lead for BCCS seven minutes later. VanDcnack made a nice run from mid­ field down into the comer and assisted on the Eagle's second goal of the game, as Renee Holley found the cross in front of the goal and put (he ball into the back of the net. ' With the wind in their faces in the sec­ ond half, the Eagles buckled down on de­ fense, only allowing one goal in the 48th minute on a wind-aided shot from 35 yard:, out. Dee TcnHaaf played a crafty game in goal and finished with nine saves. BCCS 6, St. Matthews 0 The Lady Eagles got this road win in Holt on May 9. Sam VanDcnack staked BCCS to a 1-0 lead at the break, and the Eagles broke it open in the second half. VanDenack completed a hat trick, sand­ wiching two more tallies around a goal from Alisa Faber. With a 4-0 lead, senior fullbacks Liz Potter and Sara Cooke got a chance to play up front, and they each scored to provide the final margin of vic­ tory. Dec TenHaaf made eight saves to pre­ serve the shutout. Kailee Laws and Faber recorded assists. K-zoo Homeschool 4, BCCS 0 The Eagles pul forth a valiant effort on May 7, but the Cougars' superior size and speed won out in the end. Dee TenHaaf and Samantha VanDcnack took turns in goal for BCCS. BCCS 1, Family Altar 0 The Lady Eagles avenged an earlier tour­ nament loss to the Rams with a shutout win on May 2. Cold, blustery conditions conjributed to a scoreless first half. Center midfielder Al­ isa Faber seemed to be everywhere, espe­ cially on the defensive end. During the second half, play was domi­ nated by the Eagle offense. In the 61st min­ ute, Julie Hofstra (unassisted) put the ball just out of reach of the Rams' goalie from 30 yards out for the winning goal. Keeper Dec TenHaaf had eight saves to blank the Rams. Delton Freestyle Club wrestling results from recent competitions: Three Rivers: Matt Loveland 1st, Mark Loveland 2nd, Billy Bourdo 1st, Thomas Tabor 3rd. Allegan (Districts): Christopher Newman 1st. Gavin Warner 4th, Zach Leinaar 1st. Matt Loveland 3rd. Mark Loveland 4th. Billy Bourdo 1st. Quinn DeBolt 1st. Jason Broadhurst 3rd. Alex Bork 2nd. Thomas Tabor 2nd. Harper Creek (Districts): Patrick Fales 1st, Austin Storm n/a. Portage (Regionals): Christopher New­ man 1st. Zach Leinaar 2nd. Billy Bourdo 4th. Patrick Fales 1st. Mark Loveland 4th. Bourdo, Fales and Loveland will com­ pete at the State Tournament in Battle Creek (Kellogg Arena) this Saturday, May 18. The Delton wrestlers had a great year, taking 102 places with one team trophy from Kclloggsville. They will dose out the season on May 23 at 7 p.m. with a small banquet in the elementary cafeteria. The Hastings Middle School boys' track team tied Jenison 66-66 on May 9. First places: Chris Timmerman, Eric Gillespie (three limes), Chase Todd (twice), Garrett Walker. Second places: Ashtin King (twice). Brad Mead, David Peterson, Brian McLaughlin, Jesse Lemon, DJ Falconer. Third places: Alex Kimble, Jesse Lemon (twice), Keton Rose, Justin Carroll, DJ Fal­ coner, Matt Donnini (twice), Kelcey Ed­ wards, Mitchell Gahan. The HMS girls suffered their first loss of the season in a heartbreaker against Rock­ ford, 63-60. First places: Deanna Hill (twice), Hillary Ranguctta, Natalie Pennington (three times), Jodi Jolley (twice), Jamie VanBovcn (twice), Ashley Elzinga. Second places: Katie Kendall, Farren Gibson. Jamie VanBoven, Dana Shilling, Tasia Thompson. Third places: Laurie Azevedo (twice), Ashley Elzinga, Tiffany Edwards, Jodi Jol­ ley, Hillary Ranguette. The girls won a triangular meet against Holland and Crestwood, scoring 108 points to Holland’s 35 and Crestwood’s 10. First places: Natalie Pennington (twice), Dana Shilling, Sara Ford, Erika Swartz, Amy Ingle, Shana Batdorff, Jamie Van­ Boven (three times), Jodi Jolley (twice), Deanna Hill (three times), Sheila Carpenter (twice), Danielle Oakland, Renee Winegar, Lauric Azevedo, Farren Gibson, Hillary Ranguette. Second places: Hillary Ranguette, Ra­ chel Iler, Farren Gibson, Amy Ingle, Na­ talie Pennington, Jodi Jolley, Tasia Thomp­ son. Third places: Kayla Angelctti, Tiffany Edwards, Renee Winegar, Farren Gibson, Alexis Baker. Fourth places: Katie McCarthy, Erin Fluke, Leah Harris, Laurie Azevedo, Lexy Rugg, Jodi Joliey, Krystal Pond. GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings ...continued from the previous page ligned beginning in 2003-04 in a manner that provides equal advantages and/or dis­ advantages to both boys and girls for the purposes of recruiting. The Lakewood vanity softball team has received Academic All-State honors for the seventh year in a row, which is a record for Lakewood athletics. This year’s team has a combined grade-point average of 3.43. In the seven-year stretch, only last years’ team had a higher GPA with a 3.55. Special individual honors are awarded to graduating seniors with a GPA of at least 3.6, and Lakewood had three players earn this distinction, including outfielder Christy Barcroft (3.95), infielder Ashley Frost BANNER. (3.86) and pitcher/inficlder Becky Living­ ston (3.77). The last regular chance for Middleville AY SO soccer signup will be Thursday, May 23 at the Page Elementary Cafeteria from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $37 per player or $32 per player with three or more in the same fam­ ily. To be eligible for this program, you must be bom on or after August 1, 1988, or on or before January 31,1998. As of Friday, May 24, a $10 late fee will be added and there will be no guarantees that late registrants will be placed on a team. No fee will be charged until the reg­ istrant is placed on a team. Grand Estate Auction t/tr num nare vji-llrtlicn Forced »o liquidate following Bankruptcy Reorganization An Event of International Merit and Acclaim To be held at Can 945-9554 to subscribe. A Magnificent .Qkemos Estate Now offered at $1,250,000 (property not ndudad In auction) Ore of tha fkriMt Manwore n Okamm SOatad on a** 8 acm Exceptore* ’aaturoj include rregraAcant Mcftan. custom-etched oooro, martite foyer. dramatic feghtmg. fountains, intercom system indudmq pod. spa saure. 6* attached garage and much mere For more rto on the Home pieese cal fwaPor Trees Johnson at 517-349-4406 Aacllo* *1 Eltale: «S Chimaty Oaki. Okimo,. Ml R-01. THREE ACRES WITH A 4 BEDROOM COUNTRY HOME. ’ Access to small pond • 2 fireplaces • Family room • Deck & patio • No close neighbors • Lots of yard & nature to enjoy • Partially wooded • Quiet setting • Only 15 min, from Battle Creek. S154.000. Call Karen. ^J|GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hastings iMamStreet Bank ______________ (616) W-377O______________ DIRECTIONS Tam I-1* io tmt 110 (Onet* rwr) Nobth on Road to |cui Road. tvxs bight (East on Join Road) to Mimdi an Road, tvbn if ft (Nobtm on Much as Road) to Chimnii Oaks tvkn lift (Ww on Chimnii Oaas) ro ftnsr hcksf os lift There will be additional entries of superior magnitude from various sources to compliment this extraordinary one lime event:A Flawless 9.1 ct Tanzamte A Diamond Ring, an IK ct Diamond Necklace, a 32 ct. Sapphire Necklace, a 30 ct Ruby Necklace, an 11 cl Ruby Bracelet Rings. Bracelets. Necklaces. Pendants, in Diamonds. Rubies. Sapphires Bi. Emeralds and a $140,000 Super Presidential Rolex Fine Heavily Carved French Chateau Furniture. European Oil Paintings. Bronzes. Exquisite Inlaid Valentino. Maggiolini. Fcrradini. Berioni and other Fine Hand Crafted Italian Inlaid Furniture. Fine Art Picasso. Pissarro. Dab. Chagall. Tarkay. Renoir. Manet. Matisse. Cezanne. Icart. Bronzes after Remington and other sought after artists including a rare signed Be numbered Picasso lithograph and hand signed chagall Fine Persian Hand-Made Rugs of investment calibre. Porcelain. Crystal. Bone carv­ ings. clocks. Biedcrmier chairs Bl table, plus many more unique and SAY. A SUN LEGAL NOTICES j begin at 5 p.m. MAY 18 '&19 AT 2P.M. - PREVIEW AT 1 PM NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Craig Brown and Celeste Brown, msband and wife, of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Michigan 49021. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corpora­ tion organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern S.E.. Grand Rapids. Mctugan 49507. dated May 21. 2001. and recorded on June 7. 2001. in Docket Number 1061016 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, which mortgage has been assigned to Northpointe Bank, a National Banking Association, whose address ts 770 Kenmoor. S.E.. Suite 201. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546. by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage dated May 25. 2001. arto recorded on June 7. 2001, with the Barry County Register of Deeds in Docket Number 1061016. and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Three Thousand Five Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($33,509.61) and no suit or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of power of sale contained in the mortgage, and the statute tn such case made and provided, on May 30.2002 at 1:00 p.m., the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that bemg the place of holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, at puttie venue to the highest bidder tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal lees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees slowed by law. the premises in said mortgage located to the Township of Johnston. Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnston Township. Barry County. Michigan, dis­ tant south 89 deg 23 56- West 970 42 feet from the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89 deg. 23 56“ West. 349 95 feet along said 1/4 line to the West kne of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North 00 deg 33'57 West. 253.00 feet along said West line; thence North 89 deg. 23 56- East. 349.95 feet; thence South 00 deg 33’57“ East. 253.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to a private easement tor ingress, egress and public utilities purposes over the easterly 66 feet thereof. Also subject to an easement for Lucas Road and any other ease­ ments or restrictions of record. Item #08-09-026002-00 which lias an address of 3791 Lucas Road. Bellevue. Mchigan 49021. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from ttie date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCL 600.3241(a) in which case ’he redemption period shall be thir­ ty (30) days from the date of such sale. Northpointe Bank 770 Kenmoor. S.E.. Suite 201 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 Dated April 18.2002 Drafted by: William M. Azkoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W . Ste. 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 458-1315 (5/16) rtouce of Mortgage roreciosure oate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles S. Reigler. Jr. and Valeria J. Reiser (origwuri mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated February 19.1999. and recorded on February 26. 1999 In Uber 1025767 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on JUy 25. 2000 to Uber 1047225. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 74/100 dokars ($78,960.74). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on June 20,2002. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, which lies 120 feet South of the East 1/4 poet cf said Section 32. and running thence West 1,320 feet parallel with the East-West 1/4 line of said Section to toe East 1/8 line thereof; thence North 1.070 feet along said 1/8 line to the waters edge of Middle Lake; thence Easterly along the Southerly shore of said lake to the intersection with the East line of said Section, thence South 1.100 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Except Parcel 1 Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 83 feet along the East 1/8 line for the true place of beginning; thence continuing North 198 feet along said East 1 /8 kne; thence East 253 feet paraltel with the East and west 1/4 kne of Section 32; thence South 198 feet; thence West 253 fee* to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress in a private easement 66 feet in width across the South side of above described parcel the North line of which ts coincident with the South line of said parcel. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also E xcept Parcel 2 Beginning at toe Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence North 30 feet along toe East 1/8 line; thence East 318 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Section 32; thence South 150 feet; thence West 318 feet to the East 1/8 kne; thence North 120 feet to toe place of beginning, together with rights of ingress and egress to a private easement 66 feet in width across the North side of above described parcel, the South line of which is coincident with the North line of said parcel. Cartton Township. Barry Ccunty. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200217582 Cougars (6/6) WILLIAM AZKOUL PC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by WALLACE' TOWNSEND and KAY TOWNSEND, husband and wife, of 1401 East Yankee Springs Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. and Bond Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address is 2007 Eastern. S.E.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507. dated October 20. 2000, and recorded on October 30. 2000, in Docket 1051344 of toe Barry County Register of Deads, and upon which there is now claimed to be due for principal and interest toe sum of Forty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars and Forty Cents ($49,669.40) and no suit or proceed­ ings at law having been instituted to recover too said debt or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained to the mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on May 30. 2002 at 1:00 pjm. toe undersigned wffl sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the ptace of holding toe Circuit Court for the County of Barry, a! pubtoc venue to the highest bidder tor toe purpose of .sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorneys fees allowed by law. toe premises to said mortgage located m toe Township of Yankee Springe. Barry County and which are described as totiows: East 20 rods of West 50 rods of the South 1/4 of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, except beginning at the Northwest corner tract a being East 20 rods of the West 50 rods of the South 1A4 of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence South 89 degrees 37 38- East 329.72 feet along toe North line of said Tract A thence Southerly 245 feet along East Una of said Tract A thence North 89 degrees 27 38’ West 155 feet; thence South 45 degrees 0717 West 140.7 feet; thence South 310 feet psrskei with West kne of said Tract A to East-West 1/4 line of said Section 23; thence Westerly 75 feet along said 1/4 ins; thence North 654.95 feet atong West tine of said Tract A to point of beginning. Togetoer with an easement 30 feet to width tor ingress and ogress containing an existing bituminous driveway there­ to. and subject to and togetoer with a non-exdusive eosement tor ingress and ogress to Yankee Springs Road via bituminous driveway serving the entire South 1/4 of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. Item #06-16-301-100 which has an address of 1401 East Yankee Springs Road. lAddtevBo. Micfagan 49333. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from (he date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with MCL 600.3241 in which case toe redemption period shsdl bo thirty (X) days from toe date of such sate. Bond Corporation 2007 Eastern, S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated: April 9. 2002 Drafted by . MUMMrAAetlPMOZVI ~ Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N.W., Ste 111-A Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (5/16) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in toe condteons of a certain mortgage executed on April 10.1996. by Lissa A Moore, a stogie woman, now known as Lissa Bristol, as Mortgagor, to Matostraef Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgages, which mortgage was recorded to the office of toe Register of Deeds tor Barry County, Michigan on April 16,1996, to Liber 657, Page 261. and a certain mortg^s executed on April 10, 1996, by Ussa A. Moore, a stogie woman, now known as Ussa Bristol, as Mort­ gagor. to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mort9»9ee, and which mortgage was recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds for Bany County. Michigan on April 19. 1996, In Uber 657, Page 577 (coitecttvely the “Mortgages'), and on which Mortgages there is claimed to bo an indebted­ ness. as defined by the Mortgages, duo and un­ paid in the amount of Fifty-Nine Thousand Ntoe Hundred Thirty-Five and 17/100 Doters ($59,935.17) as of toe dote of tote notice, todudtog principal and interest, and other cools se­ cured by toe Mortgages, no suit or proceedtog at law or to equity having been instituted to recover the debts, or any part of the debts, secured by the Mortgages, and the powers of sale to too Mort­ gages having become operative by reason of •» defaults. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thuredsy. MeyX. 2002,41:00 o'clock to toe afternoon, al toe Courthouse. 220 West Sials Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being too piece of hoMng too Or­ cutt Court tor toe County of Barry, toore w« tn ofta.-ed tor sate and sold to too highest bidder, C public sole, tor the purpose of satisfying toe ta>paid amount of toe indebtedness due on toe Mortgages, togetoer with logoi coots and aa> penses of sate, certain property located in Barry County. Mtehigan described in toe Mortgagee ae tofiows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23. THENCE EAST 351 3 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES OCT EAST 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES X’ WEST 326.1 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF CHARLTON PARK ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF CHARLTON PARK ROAD THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES: SOUTH 36 DEGREES 15' EAST. 102.9 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 05' EAST. 126 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 61 DEGREES 25’ EAST IX FEET; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 15’ EAST 270 FEET TO THE THREAD OF THE LITTLE THORNAPPLE RIVER. THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY ALONG SAID THREAD OF STREAM TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SA© SECTION 23; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH 1/8 UNE OF SAID SECTION 23 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING CARLTON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. Commonly known as 47X N. Chartton Park Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 The length of toe redemption period shal be six (6) months from the date of the sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324(a), in which case the redemption period shan be thirty (X) days from the date of such sale Dated: May 2. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lon L Purkey. Esq Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.LC. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49X7 (5-23) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16. 2002 £ake Odessa LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has adopted the following Ordinance, which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner ORDINANCE NO.: A-iZMJ ARTICLE IV Section 426 - Loti Having Water Frontage 12) In all cases where a lot has water frontage, the front Jot line shall be the boundary line of the lot immediately oppos te to the street right of way with the narroivest frontage, and the rear lot line shall be adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage No structure or fence shall be constructed in the setback area that would restrict the view of the occupants of the dwellings on the adjacent properties, ex­ cept as specified in the NR and CR zoning districts. C) Publicly owned parks and publicly owned recreation areas are exempt from the require­ ments of Sectian 4.26 ef seq The above named ordinance becomes effective May 23. 2002 Copies of this ordinance « avail­ able for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hast ings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 A.M. - 5 P.M. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday Please call 945-1290 for further informa­ tion. Date May 14. 2002 JEFFREY S. MACKENZIE. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners DEBBIE S SMITH. Clerk Barry County (5-16) MQfilfiAfilLSALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee, dated July 2. 1999 and recorded July 7. 1999 m Doc. No. 1032203, Bany County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duty known as Fifth Third Bank), by assignment dated December 18. 2000 and recorded on April 2. 2001 in Doc. No 1057558. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two and 66/100 DoSars ($64,362.66) including inter­ est at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 20. 2002. The premies are located In the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: property situated at 14300 Hutchinson and further described as. THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN TO WIT. BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 27 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 21 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION 27. A DISTANCE OF 664 55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. A DISTANCE OF 1335.21 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE. 205.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST. 284 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 460.14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH ALO4G SAID EAST SECTION LINE. 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUB­ JECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND HICKORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVA­ TIONS. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 9. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), as Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.0396 (6^6) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott H. Polderman and Kelly J Shoup (original mort­ gagors) to Bank One N A Mortgagee, dated July 2Q. 2000. and recorded on Aug. 3. 2000 in Uber Instrument 1047645 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as assignee by an assignment dated April 25. 2001. which was recorded on July 17. 2001. in Liber Instrument 1063199 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN AND 73/100 dollars ($163,917.73), including interest at 8 450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on June 27. 2002. Said premises are sainted in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 74 and 75 of Supervisor's Plat of Long Point. According to the Plat Thereof recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, on page 50. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, except that part described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot 75. which lies southerly 52.47 feet from the Northwsst Comer of Lot 75. thence southeasterly 44.98 feet to a point on the South line of sato Lot 74. which lies 46.83 feet west of the southeast comer of said Lot 74; thence West 60.38 feet, along the South line of said Lots 74 and 75 to the Southwest comer of said Lot 75; thence Northerly 47.53 feet along said West line of Lot 75 to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the of such sale. Dated: May 16. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FUe *200212652 Jaguars (6/13) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerald E. Wouda. a/k/a Gerald Wouda. unmarried, to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 16. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Regtstar of Deeds for the County of Wayne, and State of Michigan, on April 25. 2000, in Document 1043515. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six and 98/100 Dollars ($97.736 98) oius late charges of Five Hundred Seventy Nine and 13/100 Dollars ($579.13). And no suit or proceedtogs at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on June 27,2002, at one o'clock in the afternoon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the buikkng where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and 000/1000 (11.000%) per­ cent per annum and aH legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14. of PARKER’S SANDY BEACH PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of plats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25.00 feet of the South 1371.15 feet of East Parker Drive, as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court File No. 85-118 CH. as lies immediately adjacent to. and as an Easterly extension of. the North 1/2 of said Lot 14. as plat­ ted m the recorded plat of PARKER S SANDY BEACH PLAT. Section X. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Barry County. Michigan. Tax I.D. No.: 08-16-165-019-00. Commonly known as: 2200 E. Parker Dnve. Dunng the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless determined a’^ndoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be X days. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan. May 9. 2002. EUabeth A. Kiefer. LAW DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank, Mortgagee 401 East Liberty. Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 ib NOTICE: Because of a funeral at Peace United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 16, the Bake Sale and Second Time Around Sale will be Wed., May 15; Friday, May 17; and Sat., May 18. Out of respect to the family, there will be no sale on Thura., May 1§- These are Dumpster Days at the village garage on M-50. Saturday is chicken time, with the Lions Club hosting its annual chicken barbecue with Highs of Indiana preparing the birds. They sell either meals to eat on site or for take-home meals. The end of Jordan Lake Avenue leads one to the spot for the travel­ ing meals. Sunday night. May 19. is the time for Baccalaureate for Lakewood seniors. Monday. May 20. is the time for village trucks to pick up brush if it is set by the roadside, preferably in six-foot lengths w ith the leafy ends, all in one direction. Immunization shots for children and adults will be given in the basement of Central United Methodist Church Wednesday. May 22. The county health department provides personnel and serum. Another open house at the depot Museum will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday. May 25. A member of the geneal­ ogy society will be on hand, also io assist anybody who comes wanting data from the society library which includes several fam­ ily histories, cemetery records from most burial grounds in Ionia county, a computer and some programs, scrapbooks and more. The society has produced several books of tax records from 1877 to 1891 from Odessa Township plus a few from Keene. Sebewa and others. Ted Armstrong has a birthday May 23. Ted and Phylis had as guests on the past weekend their son. Dr. Tom Armstrong, and wife of Ann Arbor. They all attended the Saturday wedding of granddaughter Suzanne Swift of Lowell and John Cook. Suzanne is the daughter of Ned and Kathy (Armstrong) Swift. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with 46 present. Reports were given from the several historical groups around the county for which members have involvement. The Hubbardston and Clarksville groups are now meeting regu­ larly and gearing up for projects and for carrying oul their intended purposes. The Clatksville group is reprinting the centenni­ al book produced a few years ago. A repre­ sentative of a publishing company was pre­ sent to show examples of books her compa­ ny has produced. She presented formats for a pictorial book on the county and on a fam­ ily history book at a higher price. She was surprised that those present voted in favor of doing a family book lather than a pictor­ ial book with sponsors such as service groups and churches. The scheduled speak­ er was ill, so in lieu of her program on Boston Township Pam Swiler led the group in relating the source of each one’s person­ al name. Many said their parents wanted a name for which there could be no nick­ name. Several attended for the first time. The next meeting June 8 will feature a post­ meeting session, a workshop for anyone wanting to complete First Families applica­ tions. Hostesses were Ellen Willimen of Portland and Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock, Joan McCord of Ionia and Ruth Burt of Belding were registrars. Charting of cemeteries in the county will soon begin with Janis Kenyon chairing of that commit­ tee. The plant sale at the depot was a success We Make. COP CO COPIi ...blade and white or color. Priced .As Low As... J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED oa M-43 HIGHWAY ») • NOTICE • BONNIE BA REALTOR* BORIS REALTORS 12374 East "D“ Ava. Richland, Ml 41083 HOME Ol Till WH'K OPEN HOUSE • SUN., MAY 19 • 2-4 PM 64 REYNOLDS ROAD WALL LAKE! Great family home on 1+/- acres on private Wall Lake! 4 bdrms., 2 baths, C/A, cathedral ceilings, kitchen with eating area and appl., basement, deck, 2-1/2 car garage. Wooded and private. Home warranty. Reduced $215,000. (2201320) Please call Bonnie Backhus, 623-2740__________ /All'll IHlS.IHI.ll.lhl Illi H.lChOl «H M.M/A' CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS GARAGE SALES NOTICE OF This is the time of year when people start to have GARAGE that everyone wants to be able to participate in a safe and cour­ teous manner. The City's job is to ensure this is the case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children's safely we will strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and the regulations governing the posting of signs. Those that choose to ignore the rules may receive cita­ Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 28. 2002, at 7:X p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. No signs may be posted on anv Cltv property or street rtaht-of-wsv, This generally includes all property from the side­ walk to the street or if there is no sidewalk it includes all prop­ erty within 33 feet from the center of the street. Public utility poles are almost afw^vs on City right-of-ways and may not be used in any way to promote such activities Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furniture, boxes, goods, etc. Cars may no! be doubt* or ottwwlw llfblllv MrkKl far »ny otrlbd of time including loading and unloading. We appreciate your Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing wiH be available at the office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call Evert I G. Manahum, City Clerk Keep friends and relatives! “IN TOUCH” with home. Give them a gift subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... relay services 1-800-649-3777 cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live Good luck in finding that special treasure or great bargain had returned to work. His wife Julie plans to run in a 26-mile run at Traverse City to raise funds for leukemia research. A certificate in education was earned at GVSU by Ron Spurgis of Lakeview Drive. Also, Chad Clum, son of Sharon Clum graduated with a degree in speech commu­ nication and history from Albion College. Clara French is being honored for her 95th birthday at an open house May 27 at the Community Center. Sarah and Rebecca Walter, daughters of Duane and Diane, were winners in the 22nd Ionia County Youth Bake-Off. They are granddaughters of Mrs. Eunice Eckhart. Burton and Doris (Fahmi) McCaul are being honored for their 60th wedding anniversary. The senior prom for Lakewood students was held last Friday evening. Some of the graduates drove to the MSU Experimental Station north of Clarksville for photo ses­ sions before proceeding to the prom. The trees were al the best with spring blossoms, which made a beautiful backdrop for their pictures taken by adoring parents. Are you from the Swarthout family? This family is observing the 350th anniversary of the arrival of their first ancestors to come to North America on Labor Day weekend in Kingston. N.Y. Emphasis centers of the family and its Dutch heritage. George and Cathy Carpenter living on Goddard Road entertained the Alethians of Central UMC Tuesday evening in the new home they had built after retirement in the Detroit area. Most of their children were in this area before the parents came here. A daughter has just bought a home on Jordan Lake Street on the Vee formed by the curve on M-50. Graveside services were set for Wednesday for Williard Desgrangcs, 86. who died Sunday. Burial was to be in the Brickyard Cemetery at Eaton Rapids, where he was a lifelong farmer. He is an older brother of Alone Allen. Opal Booher, Glenn and Aubrey (Bill) Desgrangcs, Paul. Elwood. Clarence, Arloa Lee. Two full columns of the State Journal were devoted to an obituary of Daniel Devine of Phoenix. AZ, formerly of East Lansing. He had been a football coach and AD at Arizona State. Univ, of Missouri. Green Bay. Notre Dame. Because of a career which took him around the country, his children were planted nationwide, with one daughter in Decatur. MI. Vcm Mosteller, whose obituary is in this week’s Reminder, was a Lakewood teacher of adults at the Sunfield location in the early 1980s. Virginia Yonkers is happy to be rid of her metal halo worn for six weeks in the first stages of recovery from orthopedic and neurological surgery in Grand Rapids. She had weeks of visiting therapist and nurses. Now she is glad to wear her normal cloth­ ing and to ride in the car comfortably. PUBLIC HEARING SALES. This is a very enjoyable and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree tions. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 14, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. John Waite waits on a customer at the hollyhock sale. Saturday. Kay Klein used the restored freight wagon for her swapping spot. Many exchanges of perennials were made and others gave donations for plants available. The hollyhocks, spirea and lilacs sold well and the Rose of Sharon bushes sold early in the forenoon. The remaining plants are for sale and can be had by calling any LOAHS officer, including Lynda Cobb. Swift's Flower Shop. Kathy’s Rower Patch and Country Roral all had beautiful displays indoors. Cookies, tea, punch and coffee were available for visitors. Kevin Swiler had touched up the landscaping in front of the depot. Word from Arizona is that Ed Leak is making good progress from his open heart surgery a few weeks ago. Son Chris from Ohio plans to fly to Arizona late this month and accompany his parents home in early June. Alexa Payne, daughter of John and Deltssa. has been a patient for four weeks mostly in ICU at DeVos Children’s Hospital. She was due to come home on Sunday. Her paternal grandparents from Virginia have been here during her serious illness. She is 10 years old. Central Church had a full service with baptism of a family of five, two teenaged boys, a pair of young sisters and an infant. The youngest children’s choir sang. Members of the Education Committee pro­ vided carnations for each of the mothers and also hosted coffee hour. James. Cheryl, and Alana Valentine of Lowell attended church with their parents, Don and Bemic Goodemoot. Theron and Roberta King are home from Florida. Michael Sr. and Diane Black came from Tennessee to wi’ness their son Matthew’s baptism. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Barnett have a wed­ ding anniversary coming May 21. They had guests from their family on Mothers’ Day weekend. A. G.R. Press article on a fitness center carried a photo and story on Karl Klynstra who lives on Peck Lake Road. He is recov­ ering from treatments for his leukemia. He Everil G. Manshum Chy Clerk 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16. 2002 - Page 15 Police still await autopsy results in woman’s death by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A 32-ycar-old Kalamazoo woman who had lived in Hastings for only three weeks before her mysterious death May 5 left be­ hind two sets of twins and a one-year-old infant, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Lynette Kocher was found dead of an ap­ parent methadone overdose al about 9:45 p.m. on the bedroom floor of the Lpton Road home she shared with her mother. Linda Fox, Fox’s boyfriend. Richard Mi­ lan, and another man. “I was told that they moved to Hastings to avoid the Kalamazoo County Family In­ dependence Agency," said Trooper Bryan Fuller, who is investigating Kocher’s death. “She (Kocher) has two other sets of twins, who were not in her custody and there was an order out of Kalamazoo to pick up the one-year-old” whom police believe was present in the home when Kocher died. The child was removed from the home by Barry County Child Protective Services and turned over to the Kalamazoo County Family Independence Agency. “According to computer records, the child was to be removed because the child was endangered." said Fuller. Fuller declined to comment for the re­ cord on the circumstances leading up to the Kocher’s death. Results of a Sparrow Hos­ pital autopsy completed Monday were not available at press lime Wednesday. “She did not have a pulse and was not breathing when we got there," said Fuller. “How long she had been that way, wc don’t know, but as early as 8:30 a.m., there were indications that she was having difficulty breathing and was unresponsive throughout the day.” Police had initially labeled Kocher's death as suspicious and said Tuesday that the cas_- is still under investigation. “There aren't any suspects al this time because wc have not completed the investi­ gation Io determine if the cause is anything that's indicative of foul play,’* said Fuller, who confirmed in a press release last week that Kocher had “undetermined amounts’’ of methadone in her system. A search warrant executed by police at the woman’s home turned up a certain amount of controlled substances. “I can’t say what was found.” said Fuller. Kocher was born in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Kenneth and Linda (Perry) Ko­ cher and was a member of the Stockbridge Ave. United Methodist Church, according to an obituary published by Joldcrsma and Klein Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her father and her first son. Tommy Lee Walls. Kocher is survived by her husband. Jef­ frey Gildca. her mother. Linda Fox, and mate, Richard Milan of Hastings; her chil­ dren. lance and Kaylcigh Harris, Jacob and Jasljnnc Cornell and Kaylynne Gildea, brother, Kenneth L. Kocher. II; two grand­ mothers. a special friend, Jeffrey Rurka, and three aunts, including a special aunt. Carol Cornell, according to the obituary. Services were held Friday. May 10. at the Stockbridge Ave. United Methodist Church and Kocher was buried at Riverside Cemetery. Jackie Timmerman is new city assessor The appointment of Jackie Timmerman by City Manager Jeff Mansfield was ap­ proved by the Hastings City Council Mon­ day night. Timmerman, who will receive a salary of $43,800. will begin duties officially on Wednesday. May 29. She succeeds Judy Myers, who retired from the job last month after serving for 12 years. Timmerman was selected among four candidates inter viewed by a committee made up of Mansfield. Deputy City Man­ ager Jerry Sarver and Clerk-Treasurer-Fi­ nance Director Ev Manshum “While wc were very pleased with the quality of all of the candidates wc inter­ viewed, wc were particularly impressed by Jackie." Mansfield said in a memo to the council. “I think I can safely say that Jackie will be a very welcome and valuable addi­ tion to our city staff. Timmerman previously served for a number of years as assessor for McMillan Township in the Upper Peninsula, and she has served for the last 10 years as a prop­ erly appraiser for the City of Wyoming. “Jackie is well versed in all of the assess­ ing functions necessary for a community of our size and with our specific circum­ stances, and has the necessary stale creden­ tials and certifications to serve as our city assessor,” Mansfield added. She currently lives approximately 13 miles north of the City of Hastings. Konarska signs pact as new TK superintendent by Patrich Johns Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School Board Monday night approved unanimously the $102,500 contract with new Superintendent Kevin Konarska. This is a three year con­ tract expiring June 30. 2005. A special personnel committee of board members David Smith. Don Haney and Scott Kiel hr.d wot kid on the contract lan­ guage since Konarska was selected April Konarska will begin his tenure as the new superintendent for the Thornapple Kel­ logg School district on July 1. He replaces Midge Pippel. who is retiring June 30. Konarska signed the contract following the meeting. May 13. He is leaving a position as assistant su­ perintendent for personnel with the Forest Hills Public Schools io take his first super­ intendent's position. Kevin Konarska RACES, continued from page 1 Maple Valley School Board member. Two townships will have appointees on the ballot, who filled in for officials who have resigned. They arc Carol J. Ergang of Middleville. Irving Township Clerk, and Vickey Nottingham of Plainwell. Prairiev­ ille Township Treasurer. Orangeville Township Supervisor Lee Cook, a Democrat, resigned his post effec­ tive April 30, but his successor was not ap­ pointed in lime io be placed on the Aug. 6 ballot. Th< County Board election is the first since a rcdistricting plan was approved in 2001 for the next 10 years. In races not as close to home. Third Dis­ trict Congressman Vem Ehlers will gel a free ride, as no one filed to run against him QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING .done quickly! J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 in cither the GOP primary in August, nor the general election in November. Republicans Patty Birkholz of Saugatuck and Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa both filed for the Aug. 6 primary for the new 24th District Michigan Senate scat, as did new­ comer Joe Wicks of Holland. The Demo­ crat in the November runoff will be Tami Bridson of Lansing. The new 24th District includes all of Allegan. Barry and Eaton counties. State Rep. Gary Newell has decided to seek a second term in the Michigan House. 87th District. He will be opposed in No­ vember by either of two Democrats. Re­ becca Lukasiewicz of Hastings or Seymour VanDerskc of Lyons, who will meet in the August primary . The 87th District covers all of Barry County and a portion of Ionia County. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting May 7, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Board members present Harper. Ritchie. Lewis. Blackmore Also present: Approx 25 citizens and guests Correspondence read Dept. Reports rac'd. Assessor salary approved 36 1/2c mileage reimbursement approved. Approved computer, software, training and laster printer for treasurer for $6500 Did not accept Supervisor Cook's resignation at this time Approved advertising for upcoming board vacancy applicants Bills read and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk (5/16) Thia firm la a debt collector attempting to collect e debt Any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below if you are In active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Holty Sue Gentry (original mortgagors) to ■- itiMortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 1. 1998, and recorded on Apnl 7.1998 in Document No. 1010074 m Barry County records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Manufacturers 8 Traders Trust Company, One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-2. Agreement dated 6­ 01-98. Assignee by an assignment dated January 28. 2002. which was recorded on February 20. 2002. in Docket No 1075230. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTNINE AND 4$r 100 dollars ($99,189.49). including interest at 8.780% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13, 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Lot 150 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plat on Page 63. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 2. 2002 Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Steven L. Woodmansee, un­ married. to First Residential Mortgage Network. !nc . mortgagee, dated August 12. 1999 and recorded August 24, 1999 in Doc No. 1034345. Barry County Records Sad mortgage is now held by. The Bank of New York. TR U/A dtd 12/1/2001 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). by assignment dated April 11, 2002 and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine and 99 100 Dollars ($90,999 99) including interest at the rate of 11 65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 13. 2002. The premises are located in the Townsfr.p of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scnbed as: Lol 4, Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows No. 1, as recorded in Uber 3. Page(s) 67 ol Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there ts a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: May 2. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor The Bank of New York. TR. U/A did 12/1/2001 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 250.0025 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File # 200013776 (5-30) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below if you are in active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin S. Kaufman and Sarah R. Kaufman (original mort­ gagors) to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation. a Massachusetts Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 14.2000. and recorded on June 28.2000 in Instrument No. 1046114 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C, Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-C. without recourse, f/k/a Northwest Bank Minnesota. Assignee by an assignment dated January 22. 2002. which was recorded on February 25. 2002. in Instrument No. 1075419. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($63,603.29), including interest at 14.350% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scnbed as: Lot 14. Treats Little Acres Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof. Barry County Records. Rutland Township. Michigan. Make: Lib­ erty Model: DouWewidc Senal #01L27392XU. Width: 26. Length: 66. Year: 1987. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 2. 2002 TOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200211760 (5-30) Gators This firm Is a debt coltector attempting to collect a debt, any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Raptors SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD MAY 8. 2002 All Board Members and 14 guests present Approved agenda minutes of previous meet­ ing and treasurer s report Approved Supervisor attending ZBA Workshop. Ballot wording for special mileage proposal approved Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by: (5/16) Robert Mack. Supervisor (5-30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cheney II (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 17. 2001. and recorded on July 26. 2001 m Instrument No. 1063707 in Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 31. 2001. which was recorded on October 16. 2001. in Instrument No. 1068229 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 95/100 dol­ lars ($168,961.95). including interest at 7.375% Under mortgage provided, gage will the power of sale contained in said and the statue in such case made and notice is hereby given that said mort­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on June 20. 2002. Said premises are wtuated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry Courty. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Sections 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, descnbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11; and running thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet long the centerline of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 1127 feet along the centerline of Cobb Road; thence West 540 feet parallel with the South line of Section .1 for the true place of beginning; thence continuing West 576 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 268 feet; more or less, parallel with the East line of Section 10 and 433 feet Westerly therefrom, to the center of Gilkey Lake Road; thence Easterly along the center of Gilkey Lake Road to a point which lies North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 484.5 feet from the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 31 rmnutes East 484 5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated. May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200217648 Wolves (®6) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Foreclosure Notice (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. Amsbury, mamed. and Patricia J. Amabury. hts wife, to Equity One. Inc., a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 12. 1998. and record­ ed on October 18.1998. Document No. 1019534. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Fifty Six and 44/100 Dollars ($67,056 44). including interest at 10.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic verdue. at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on June 27. 2002 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, and are described Lots 75. 76 and the East 1/2 of Lot 77 of Steven's Wooded Acres Plat No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60 Permanent Parcel Number. 08-07-310-076-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7. 2002 Equity One. inc. Mortgagee Richard A. Green. Attorneys 30150 Telegraph Road, Suite 444 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 (6/13) (248) 540-7665 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Deteutt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Diana Alexarder (original mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. dba Americas Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated April 14. 1999 and recorded on April 27. 1999 in Document #1028695 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-NINE THOU­ SAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 50/100 dollars ($99,962.50). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm., on May 30.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred in this Commitment, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Rutland, State of Michigan. is described as foltows: LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 12. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST. ALONG THE NORTH UNE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1X4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4, 394.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 200.00 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 228.41 FEET TO THE EAST BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 04 SEC­ ONDS WEST. 10.11 FEET; THENCE NORTHER­ LY. ALONG THE EAST BANK OF THE THOR­ NAPPLE RIVER TO A POINT 230.00 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST. PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION. 230.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES OVER A STRIP OF LAND 33.00 FEET WIDE. 16.50 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 12. SAID POINT LYING WEST. 394.00 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH. PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 250.00 FEET TO THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Apnl 18. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200017320 (5/16) Mustangs-A CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 10, 2002 allow interested parties to comment on the Downtown Planning The City of Hastings will hold a pubic hearing on May 28. 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in ths City Courted Chambers, located at 201 E. State St., to Community Development Block Grant project The City of Hastings has prepared an application for $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $20,000 in local matching funds to be used to conduct a canning and marketing Happy le] Birthday Danielle Stonehouse Love—Mom. Dim & Mikey Available at the Hastings Area Schools study for the re-development of the central business district in the City Administration Office, 232 West Grand of Hastings. Street. Hastings, Michigan. Write or call N>plicant(City of Hastings) allow the pubic to receive information and (616) 948-4400 to receive applications for offer comments regarding the funding requested, number and types of an absent voter ballot. Final application date is Saturday, June 8. 2002, from 8:00 a.m.-2.00 p.m. The Community Development Block Grant program requires that the beneficiaries resulting :rom the project and community benefits derived from the CDBG grant funded program Persons with special needs should contact the Deputy City Clerk. Sherlyn Courtney, prior to the pubic hearing A copy of the CDBG appiication will be available for review after May 15. 2002, at City Hal. �Paoe 16 - The HaUngi Banner - Thursday. May 16. 2002 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 U/M < llaneou.s FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Perch, Fathead Minnows. Laggis' Fish Farm, 08988 35th St, Gobles, Ml. 49055. (616)628-2056 days or (616)624-6215 evenings. APPLEBEE'S IS NOW hir­ ing kitchen staff, $8 per hour. Apply in person be­ tween 2pm and 4pm, Mon­ day thru Thursday. DIE SETTER: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently ac­ cepting applications for an experienced die setter on 1st shift Pos’tion is in the Middleville/Gun Lake area. Qualified candidates must have previous on the job ex­ perience with die setting. Job duties will include but are not limited to troubleshoot­ ing and changing produc­ tion dies as needed, insure all production and automat­ ed equipment is utilized ef­ fectively per individual job set-up requirements. Must have updated resume for consideration Please contact MANPOWER today........... (616)948-3000. EOE________ FINANCIAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II - Al­ legan. GreenStone Farm Credit Services, a 1.9 billion dollar lending institution and the premier provider of financial services to Michi­ gan agriculture, is seeking a foil-time Customer Service Representative to work in Allegan, Michigan. The can­ didate should be highly mo­ tivated, a fast learner, enjoy a variety of duties and pro­ vides support that exceeds customer expectations. Du­ ties include: provide firstlevel customer service by as­ sisting in small agriculture and real estate loan closings, maintain UCC’s, review and verify reports, prepare and certify chattel hen and real estate record searches, pre­ pare loan processing docu­ ments, title work, monitor and service delinquencies. The objective is to fill specif­ ic customer identified needs. Additional duties may in­ clude answering pnone, greeting customers, receive and process loan payments and disbursements, filing, mail and bank deposits. Candidate will also provide clerical support to the Re­ gional Vice President and Assistant Vice President of Credit. Associate degree pre­ ferred. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software is required. Mortgage loan processing experience a must with agricultural and banking experience prefer­ red. Our total compensation package includes a competi­ tive salary range rrom $22,700-528,350, incentive programs and perks, and a full array of additional bene­ fits. If you are the right can­ didate and would like to join our team, send or fax a re­ sume and cover letter to the attention of: Diane Miller at hrgreenstoneffrgreenstonefes. com or P.O. Box 22067, Lans­ ing, MI 48909 or fax 517-318­ 4145. EOE._______________ HOUSEKEEPER, CLEAN­ ING: at least 6 or 8 hours a day. (616)792-2350_________ / or Rent Jobs Wanted 3 BEDROOM HOUSE: 2 bedrooms upstairs <Sc 1 downstairs, $650 a month + utilities. First months rent references (616)838-2629 DAYCARE OPENINGS for all ages. Vermontville/ Nashville schools. Call Don­ na, (517)726-0753 HOME FOR RENT on Bar low Lake, year around rent­ al, beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home directly overlook­ ing 50ft of lake frontage, $1,000 down - $900 refunda­ ble, rental $900 month, (616)795-2646. (iara^e Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: 926 N Hanover. Friday, May 17th, 8:30am-5pm. Boy's clothes, toys, women's clothes, fiber­ glass body go-cart, 1990 Buick LeSabre, books, misc. (Area 2) GARAGE SALE: May 16th 6 17th, 8am-5pm. Men’s clothing, weight bench, craft supplies, cheery dinette ta ble. 601 E. Hubble St. (Area 4)________________________ GREEN TAG SALE: 1000's of items reduced. 10-50% off. SECOND HAND COR­ NERS, downtown Hastings. Open 7 days. (616)945-5005 WE'RE BACK!!! Our annual 7 family garage sale is bigger than ever this year! All items are in excellent condition. Sale runs May 17th, 8am6pm & the 18th 8am-3pm at 3773YECKLEY RD Mobile Homes MANAGERS ON VACA­ TION SALE! Meadow Stone Homes is in the transition of liquidation homes to the 2002 models. Take advant­ age of preorder discount pricing on all of our Patriot and Four Seasons models. Hurry! Limited time only. We can only get away with this pricing until the boss gets back! Meadow Stone Homes (616)948-1387/Toll free 1-877-916-4648 BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharps 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 Real I 'slate FOR SALE: new homes in Hastings, close to schools, starting at $114,900. Call (616)891-1789 for more de­ tails. FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't 4c Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225._____________________ SPRINKLING BUSINESS: underground. Gun Lake area. Some equipment, ap­ proximately 160 contracts. Call 616-7’95-9104 ask for Sco»t I or Sale AMISH KING LOG bed: (mattress in plastic) 2 mos. old. Cost $l>00, sell $195. (517)719-8062 CEDAR LOG BED, queen, includes mattress (bought, never used). Cost $900. Sell $185. (517)626-7089________ MEDICAL TRANSCRIP­ TIONISTS: experience re­ quired. Work at home, excel­ lent computer skills & own equipment needed. Choose your own hours, work for West Michigan's fastest growing physician owned transcription service. Great earning potential/pay per line. Please fax resume to (616)374-1631.____________ FOR SALE: COUCH in Sxl condition, $50 DBO. 11 in mornings- Woodland (616)367-4201._____________ TST EXPEDITED SERV­ ICES. You've just found the best kept secret in the expe­ diting business! Big Bucks For Small Trucks. Owner op­ erators needed now! New business moving now! Guar­ anteed mileage rate! Hassle free dispatch! High retention rate! We reward safe drivers! Over 20 years in the busi­ ness. More details 100% owner operators. All tolls & permits paid. No up front sign-on costs. Cargo vans 4c straight trucks. Call today! 877-378-9911, www.tst911.com WORLD'S LARGEST GA­ RAGE SALE! FORTY FAMILIES! YES! FORTY FAMILIES! TONS OF STUFF. MENS, WOMENS AND CHILDRENS CLOTHES, TOYS, FURNI­ TURE, APPLIANCES, TOOLS, HORSE EQUIP­ MENTS SPORTING GOODS, GAMES, DISHES, BOOKS, MANY NEW ITEMS, MUCH MUCH MORE! YOU NAME IT, WE GOT IT! FRIDAY, MAY 17TH 9AM7PM AND SATURDAY, MAY 18TH 9AM-3PM (NO EARLY SALES!) ALL IN­ SIDE AT THE ALGON­ QUIN LODGE. TAKE STATE ROAD WEST JUST PAST ALGONQUIN LAKE TO IROQUOIS TRAIL TO OLD IROQUOIS TRAIL FOLLOW THE SIGNS. PROCEEDS TO HELP MEMBERS OF THE HAST­ INGS WRESTLING CLUB ATTEND WRESTLING CAMP. TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR bartender: weekend, nights. Honest, dependable person, over 21. Will train. Call (616)299-2580._________ WOODLAWN MEADOWS RETIREMENT Village is seeking part time experi­ enced cook, weekends and afternoons. Please stop in for application, 1821 N. East St, Hastings, ask for Cindy. GREEN TAG SALE: 1000's of items reduced. 10-50% off. SECOND HAND COR­ NERS, downtown Hastings. Open 7 days. (616)945-5005 (iarage Sale /’<(v « FREE KITTENS: VARIOUS colors, 1 Calico. Call (616)671-4233 for more infor­ mation. Recreation '78 STARCRAFT BUNK­ HOUSE: sleeps 8, 6 good mattresses, excellent shape, good awning, $3,300 as is. Rivergate Family Camp­ ground (616)945-0908. Business Services BEST WAY ADVERTIS­ ING: Let us advertise your company or business. Rea­ sonable rates. Call for free estimates. (616)629-5805 DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale 4c Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. KINTREE PUBLICA­ TIONS: finished with your family tree research? Want a booklet to give to your rela­ tives? 945-9712 ask for Mary. WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, ponds, commercial drilling, etc., call Tim al (517)719-6319. inloinolirc 1995 MERCURY SABLE LS: power windows, locks 4c seats, dual air bags, 3.8 liter V-6. Excellent condition, 115,000 miles, $4,950. 1989 Buick Regal, custom coupe, 2 door, 2.8 liter V-6, 131,000 miles. Air cassette, new tires, $2,250. 1988 Dodge Da­ kota LE, 4x4, 4 speed, OD, V­ 6, 3.9 liter. Bed liner 4c run­ ning boards, 184,000 miles, recent tune up. New tires, new brakes, $2,950. (616)945­ 2863 1995 PONTIAC GRAND Prix, white, 149,000 miles, rebuilt engine, $3,000 obo, call (616)317-1697._________ '77 FORD: 460 big block, disassembled. $250. '65 Che­ vy 4 door, big block, $3,200. (616)948-4328 after 6pm. FOR SALE: 1990 Buick LeSabre. Only 56,000 miles, power locks and windows, power brakes and steering. Asking $2,800 OBO. Please call 517-852-1750 or 616-948­ 9881. National h/\ COMPUTER GEEK: small office. Must be a wizz. Pro­ framming, fixing, set up: to 12/hr. Entry level! (616)949-2424 Jobline FACTORY LINE PRODUCT1ON/PLANT WORKER: to $15/Hr. ♦ benefits, (2) shifts, non I union! (616)949-2424 Jobline. FASHION MODELS. TO $50/hr., male/female, run­ way catalog entry level. (616)949-2424 Jobline. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Call 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs.____________ OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/TELEPHONE OPERATOR: to $13.40/hr. Busy office. Most training provided! (616)949­ 2424 Jobline.______________ PACKAGE DELIVERY DRIVER: to $16.82/hr ♦ benefits. Local route. Major co. (616)949-2424 Jobhne. ROADWORK/CONSTRUTION: to $16.80/Hr. + over­ time, trainees/skilled. Need­ ed now. (616)949-2424 Job­ line. Mobile Homes COME HOME TO MEAD­ OWSTONE! Hastings new­ est manufactured home community. Lexrated behind Seif Chevy on the quiet roll­ ing hills of the Hastings city limits; Meadowstone offers serene locations in a well groomed communi ty envi­ ronment. Meadowstone Homes, our exclusive in house sales center, offers af­ fordable and luxurious housing that's a step above the rest! Stop in or call today to see what everyone is talk­ ing about. Meadowstone/ Meadowstone Homes. (616)945-0906/(616)948-2387 LIQUIDATION SALE. NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted Hurrv! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387 Mead­ owstone Homes COURT NEWS J It took a Barr)’ County jury just over an hour Tuesday to convict a 45-year-old Kalamazoo man of committing first degree criminal sexual conduct against a 12-yeargirl at a home in Woodland last Aug. 22, according to Assistant Barry County Prose­ cutor David Banister. Leroy Scott is set to be sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court May 30 on convictions of first and second degree criminal sexual conduct. He could be or­ dered to spend the rest of his life in prison. According to court records, the victim testified that she awoke on the night of the incident to discover Scott committing digi­ tal penetration against her. “He violated a girl who was 32 years younger than him." said Banister. “Twice." The girl testified that after trying to get away from Scott by going into another room to sleep, Scott committed the offense a second time while telling the girl not to tell her parents or (other relatives) and to “let it be fine." “I started screaming and woke up (an­ other relative),” the victim said on the wit­ ness stand. “I went running down the hall to my (relative's) room and I was crying next to her bed. She woke up and she started to yell at him and then she called my mom." Banister commended the victim for fol­ lowing through with the testimony at trial, which the prosecutor’s office had attempted to avoid by offering Scott a previous plea offer, which he declined. “I think she was very strong, person­ ally,” said Banister. “She resisted and re­ ported immediately, and she remained cou­ rageous throughout the whole thing.” Scott has prior felony convictions which are not sexually related, said Banister. “Prison is a likely outcome," he said. In circuit court last Thursday, Judge Jim Fisher granted a motion to quash a sub­ poena asking that Rebecca Ann Hawkins appear as a witness for the defense during the trial. Hawkins is an assistant Barry County Prosecutor. She was asked to ap­ pear as a witness to testify to certain state­ ments the victim made that the defense was contending were inconsistent with other statements the victim made. Defense attorney David Gilbert said “the prosecutor’s argument would mean, if they had a witness who testified contrary to what they were told by the witness in pri­ vate, they wdlild not have a duty to disclose the inconsistency.” Gilbert maintained that “anything said to the prosecutor by the al­ leged victim, if contrary to what is testified to, is a prior inconsistent statement and is admissible." Gilbert also took exception to charges that the motion was intended to harass the prosecutor’s office or delay court proceed­ ings on the case. Gilbert said Hawkins has “been on the witness list since February." He also said Hawkins “has a duty to dis­ close problems with her case.” Gilbert said Hawkins was not in an attorney/clicnt privilege situation when the alleged incon­ sistent statements were made because she was viewing the victim while the victim was being questioned by a deputy. Gilbert also said the motion was not “frivolous" and an “abuse of process,” as charged by the prosecutor’s office. “This is a capita] case," he said. “My client could get life in prison.” Fisher told Gilbert that if he allowed Hawkins to testify, “any lawyer who talked to a witness could become a witness in a trial.” In other recent court business: • Eric A. Couch, 17, of Delton was sen­ tenced to three years of probation, with the first year spent in the Barry County Jail, for stealing a motorcycle. Couch was put on Holmes Youthful Trainee status, meaning if he is successful on probation the felony is not made a part of his permanent record. Couch was ordered not to live at his grand­ mother's during probation, because the residence is located near the home of the victim. Brian Hency. Hcncy addressed Fisher during the sen­ tencing, saying “it seems easier for the prosecutor to ask for probation.” Hcncy said that since the theft of his motorbike, he docs “not feel comfortable in the area any more." He said he spread flyers around the Johnstown Township area seeking informa­ tion on the theft of his motorbike and went door to door asking people if they had any idea who might have committed the theft. “It didn’t take long," he said. “More than one person asked if I’d checked with the Couch boys." Hcncy said he was led to where Couch’s parents live, and “saw dirt bike tracks in the yard.” He said he was told by someone at the residence that a per­ son with a motorbike had been there the day before. Hcncy said “several people” told him Couch had a reputation of break­ ing into homes and cars. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz told Fisher that Couch’s juvenile record in­ cludes a home invasion conviction. He said Hency indicated that Couch “has a reputa­ tion as a punk." Nevertheless, Cruz said, “I think HYTA status for a 17-year-old is ap­ propriate." “1 can put him on intensive probation and maybe he’ll change, or if he doesn’t the court can sentence him to 10 years in prison." Cruz said. “I believe the court See COURT NEWS, page 18 Police Beat SWET raid nets cash, pot, weapons HASTINGS — A raid on an M-79 building by the Southwest Enforcement Team Monday netted multiple pounds of marijuana, more than $20,000 in cash and a number of weapons, according to an undercover detective. The raid was the result of a lengthy investigation into the alleged drug activity at the location, which the office declined to identify. “No arrests were made." said the officer. “The investigation is still ongoing." SWET was assisted by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department. No other information was available. Man accused of videotaping underage girl HASTINGS — A 20-ycar-old Dowling man has been charged in connection with the alleged videotaping of a nude. 14-year-old girl on two different occasions between Sep­ tember 2000 and May 1. 2002, according to Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill and a preliminary report. Jack Lee McKelvey could be sentenced to more than 40 years in prison if he is con­ victed on two counts of child sexually abusive activity. One incident is alleged to have occurred between September 2000 and Dec. 1. 2001, while the other is thought to have occurred between September 2000 and May 1. 2002. McKelvey is also charged with carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearm. “The allegation is that a weapon was implied at some point against a different person in the same time period," said McNeill. McKelvey posted lOpcrcent of a $10,000 bond Wednesday and is free while awaiting a June 5 pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Drunk driving charge made after crash HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man allegedly drove his car through a stop sign on M-79 at South M-37, slid through the “T" intersection, left the west side of the road and hit a sign before traveling down an embankment and striking some trees shortly after midnight May 5, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s office. The driver, Steven Paul Wood, 34. was charged with one count of third offense oper­ ating while under the influence of alcohol, habitual offender and is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $10,000 bond. Though officers were unable to conduct a preliminary breath test after the crash, deputies allegedly found one open 16-ounce beer bottle, two full 16-ounce beer bottles and one empty bottle in the vehicle after the crash, deputies reported. Wood is set for a pre-exam hearing on the charges in Barry County District Court May 22. Man accused of crashing stolen car CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A reported traffic accident turned into a manhunt May 7 when the stolen vehicle’s driver fled on foot, only to be located hiding in the crawl space of a Hastings home the next day. Steve Nelson, 20, of Nashville, was arrested and charged with one count of unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. He is now free on $1,000 bond awaiting a May 22 pre­ exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Troopers from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said the van had been taken from a location on Morgan Road and was later seen traveling on a railroad bed at 5:32 p.m. before it was then reported crashed into a ditch on Thomapple Lake Road. “It was reported to the State Police that the driver had minor injuries and may possi­ bly have been drinking,” said Sgt. William House. “They found him the next day at his father’s house.” Nelson is also charged with parole violation, said House. Wayland teens cited for drinking, driving YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 16-ycar-old Wayland boy faces a drunk driv ing charge for allegedly driving with a .U-bodily alcohol content with four teenage friends in the vehicle May 11, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. The boy, who is a sophomore at Wayland Union High School, also faces a charge of driving with open intoxicants in the vehicle, which is owned by his mother. The four friends, three of whom had bodily alcohol content of .09, .10 and .12 percent, were is­ sued citations for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption. According to police, the car was stopped after deputies saw the vehicle cross the cen­ ter line and the fog line on or near Yankee Springs Road at 12:51 a.m. “Officers observed the car leave the traveled portion of the roadway, continue across the shoulder and onto the grass, then re-enter the roadway and cross the center line again,” deputies reported. “The driver said he was just messing with his friends and wasn’t paying attention.” The driver, who was driving past his driving curfew, also said the group had been camping at the Deep Lake Campground, but because they had gotten cold, were on their way to one of the boys’ homes to spend the remainder of the morning. “He stated he had a couple of sips from his mother’s wine cooler earlier that night," deputies reported. “In the vehicle were four, full unopened 12-ouncc cans of beer." Drunk driver found to have .19 percent HASTINGS — A 24-year-old man stopped by Hastings City Police Officer Eric In* gram May 10 for allegedly driving a vehicle cm South Hanover Street in a suspicious manner was found to have a bodily alcohol content of .19 percent. The Hastings man, who had allegedly been behind the wheel when the vehicle drifted from the outside lane to the inside lane at 12:48 a.m., told police he drank two beers be­ fore driving that night. Ingram reported that he had to place his hand on the man’s shoulder to keep him from falling over during his investigation after the traffic stop. The man, who had not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday, also allegedly told police that he was already on probation on a previous conviction of resisting and ob­ structing police. Police also learned that the man had a prior conviction for impaired driving from Oct. 17, 2000. He was lodged at the Barry County Jail and cited for second offense drunk driving. Charges arc pending. Teen tongue piercing may lead to charges HASTINGS — A 44-year-old Hastings woman could find herself facing a misde­ meanor criminal charge for allegedly piercing the tongue of a 16-ycar-old Hastings girl without the parents’ permission, according to Hastings City Police. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said the girl’s parents called authorities after discovering their daughter's new accessory on May 3. three days after the incident. The woman told police she had contacted the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the State of Michigan Licensing Board and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department prior to opening her body piercing and tattooing business and was told that there was no known regulation covering the tattooing or piercing of minors. But Det. Tom Pennock discovered the state’s statute in the Michigan Public Health Code, which mandates prior written consent by a parent or guardian of a person under the age of 18 in the presence of the person performing the tattooing or body piercing. “Even a minor who is emancipated can’t get it done," said Pennock. “And, if the cus­ tomer has been drinking, you can’t tattoo or pierce them no matter what age they are.” The girl had gone to the woman to obtain the piercing with four other teens who also received body piercing services, said police. “The child said she filled out a sheet of paper, provided her name, her address, her Social Security number and answered some questions about diseases but she doesn’t re­ call there being anything on the paper inquiring about her date of birth,” said police. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 16. 2002 - Page 17 Township input sought for Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After reviewing two different legal inter­ pretations, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted 7-1 to ask townships to recommend candidates to the County Planning and Zoning Commission before further appointments are made. Commission Tom Wing cast the dissenting vote. The County Board has the responsibility to fill the scats on the panel. However, Planning Commission member Jim Kinney, an attorney, recently notified the board that his interpretation of Michi­ gan's planning and zoning laws require township participation for two of the com­ mission scats. He said, in a letter, “that par­ ticipation is achieved when township boards recommend two members...” County Board attorney Naomi Gaynor of the Lansing-based firm of Cohl, Stoker & Toskcy disagrees with Kinney. Compounding the matter are differences regarding appointments made in accor­ dance with the state’s County Zoning Act and County Planning Aci. In 1962, the for­ mer Barry County Board of Supervisors created a zoning committee composed of five members in accordance with the County Zoning Act. Seven years later, the Board of Supervisors created an 11-mem­ ber county planning commission under the state’s County Planning Act. In 1973, the County Board chose to create the Barry County Planning Commission and gave it all the powers, duties and responsibilities of the County Zoning Commission. Gaynor said the County Zoning Ar*, pro­ vides for two of the members on the zoning commission to be individuals recom­ mended for membership by the township boards of townships subject to the county ordinance. “This same requirement is not found in the County Planning Act, the act under which appointments to the Barry County Planning Commission arc made.” Kinney in a May 13 letter points out the differing viewpoints and asks, “...who, if anyone, is right? From a practical stand­ point. does it matter?” He noted that the cost to ask township boards for recommendations is minimal and would be beneficial. “It shows that this county commission wants to engage in good government, that it respects the role of the townships in the county, that it values citizen participation and despises political cronyism,” Kinney said of the benefits. County Board members »his week during discussion said they would offer the 11 par­ ticipating townships an opportunity to make recommendations as a gesture of courtesy. Commissioner Ken Neil said seeking township input is a good idea, but he also felt the board should have taken action on the Planning and Zoning Commission ap­ pointments this week. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James favored township participation, say­ ing, “we have to have open ears. That’s part of good communication.” Commissioners voted, after consulting Robert’s Rules of Order about taking a mo­ tion off the table, to instruct County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown to seek recom­ mendations from townships for Planning and Zoning Commission nominations. During the meeting, in related matters, commissioners had more debate and dis­ sension tnan normal when they voted on appointments and re-appointments to the County Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning & Zoning Commission. The nominations had been recommended by the board’s County Development Committee. The committee had originally proposed appointing Orvin Moore of Nashville to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a three year term, but instead Commissioner Jim French made a motion to re-appoint Moore Ito the Zoning Board of Appeals. Moore | was named to the ZBA on a vote of 6-2. [With commissioners Tom Wilkinson and Wing voting no. ' Commissioner Ken Neil, before the vote, 'expressed concern about taking Moore off |thc ZBA because Moore “has done a great »b." Wing, chairman of the County Devclpment Committee, said Moore had said he ould be “just as happy” to serve on the ounty Planning and Zoning Commission. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie lid. “I see no good reason to switch Moore om the ZBA to Planning and Zoning and sec no reason to remove Clyde Morgan. Morgan’s name was not listed on the ommittec’s re-appointment iccommendaions. MacKenzie sairi he questioned the motiration involved. Commissioner Sandy ames said both should be kept in their po­ rtions because of their experience. French Iso mentioned that Moore should continue xausc of his “fine work." Wilkinson made a motion to re-appoint lorgan, but on a suggestion by Commisoner Wayne Adams the board voted 6-2 • table Morgan’s re-appointment for furicr study. Voting against tabling the mo­ on were Wing and Neil. The County Board also voted, 5-3. not to ppoint Beth Caton of Shelbyville to the BA and defeated a motion to name Rich­ ard Patterson of Delton to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Voting in favor of Caton were Commissioners Tom Wilkin­ son, Wing and French. Wing cast the only yes vote for Patterson. Commissioner Clare Tripp said Caton had not applied for the ZBA, but had wanted a seat on the Planning Commission. Tripp said Caton seems very knowledge, but Tripp believed it was important to have a property owner on the panel, and that Ca­ ton did not own property. Wing said there is no regulation regarding property to pre­ vent her from serving. Commissioners did agree to re-appoint William Stough of Middleville and Corrinc (Williston) Turner of Delton to the ZBA. In other business, the County Board: • Heard public comment from Sharon Ford of Plainwell and Barb Cichy of Delton regarding their concerns about the South­ west Barry County Sewer & W.iter Author­ ity and system, which serves the Delton area. They said some of the commissioners didn’t seem to be concerned enough about the problems the two women believe are at a crisis stage. There was no response from the board. Three citizens from the Delton area have taken their allegations to the Michigan at­ torney general’s office where Assistant At­ torney General Robert Reichel has sug­ gested that an investigator be assigned from the criminal division to review the matter with Delton resident John Hosier, who is heading up the citizens’ group. (A detailed story about their concerns and an update about the matter from local officials will be included in a future story). • Rescheduled a public hearing for the creation and operation of a Brownfield Re­ development Authority. The new time is 10 a.m. July 9. Brown apologized and said the hearing had to be reset because he did not correctly post the hearing, which was origi­ nally set for last Tuesday. A Brownfield Authority is instrumental in paving the way for designation and treatment of environ­ mentally distressed areas to aid in expan­ sion, redevelopment or reuse of county land. • Adopted a resolution authorizing the development of a multi-county LinkMichigan telecommunications plan. Barry is working with other officials in Kent and Ionia counties to secure grant funding in the LinkMichigan Planning Program to make plans to bring high-speed Internet op­ portunities to local businesses and individu­ als. LinkMichigan is about creating a broadband telecommunications system throughout all of Michigan to make the state more competitive. The County Board authorized Al Vanderberg, assistant administrator in Kent County, to submit an application for a $231,000 telecommunications grant from the Michigan Economic Development Cor­ poration on behalf of Barry, Ionia and Kent (BIK) counties. Vanderberg also will act as fiduciary for the grant and perform other related tasks. Barry commissioners also agreed to ap­ propriate a $2,500 cash match for the BIK LinkMichigan Telecommunications Plan development and to raise an additional $22,500 in cash match from local commu­ nity planning participants. Those funds will not be spent unless a formal MEDC grant award is received. • Appointed Donald Bowers of Hastings to the Substance Abuse Board for a threeyear term ending Djc. 31,2004. • Listened to citizen Jan McKeough of Hastings say she found it disturbing that the board might not re-appoint Clyde Morgan to the County Planning & Zoning Commis­ sion. She said Morgan is the only represen­ tative “from the lower end of the county” and he has served 10 years on the Commis­ sion. “...Wc are under cruci?! time elements to get a master plan done by the end of the year, thanks to the new statutes that have passed,” she said. She also expressed con­ cern that consideration was being given to not only replacing Morgan but also adding another new person without experience. Citizen Jim Rhodes said he supported McKeough’s comments to retain Morgan. The Baltimore Township Board also sent a letter in support of Morgan. • Tabled minutes from the April 23 County Board meeting until additional in­ formation is available. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson was the only commissioner to vote against tabling the minutes. Wilkinson asked why discussion at the last board meeting about the future possi­ bility of a third building on property the county is buying on Woodlawn and M-43 wasn’t in the board’s minutes. No explana­ tion was given except that the county clerk’s office prepares the minutes. Wilkin­ son said he would accept Board Chairman Jeff MacKcnzic’s decision. MacKenzie said he didn't have a preference “one way or the other.” Administrator Michael Brown said the board had a legal opinion on the subject when former commissioner Emmet Herrington and former county clerk Nancy Boersma had a disagreement on who could decide what the minutes would include. Brown said he would retrieve that legal opinion for review. Wilkinson said he would like the min­ utes to include the fact that he disapproved of a third building on the Woodlawn prop­ erty. Commissioner Tom Wing questioned a statement in the minutes that says “the Property Committee met with Landmark (county architects) regarding Health De­ partment and Commission on Aging build­ ings plus five houses downtown.” “Did wc actually do that?” Wing asked. He said he didn’t recall hiring Landmark to look at the five houses owned by the county. Commissioner Sandy James, chair­ woman of the Property Committee, said part of the statement which says “plus five houses downtown” should be removed from the minutes. The site was reviewed by another firm as a possible site by the health department. • Awarded the low bid of $93,600 from the HOME program to Lakewood Builders to build a new 1,539-square-foot house for re-sale on a lot previously purchased in Hastings. • Listened to James report that the steps to the Courthouse entrances will be re­ paired in the near future. Carpeting and painting also are being done inside. • Heard citizen Ward Weiler of Hastings ask commissioners to read about the duties of a board of commissioners in the state constitution. He said he would ask the board a few questions about that subject at the next meeting. • Noted that the County Board’s next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 in the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 South M-37 Highway. Alcohol a factor in deadly crash for father, son A 38-year-old Grand Rapids man killed Sunday in a crash which also claimed his 11-year-old son had a bodily alcohol con­ tent of 31-percent and traces of opiates and cocaine in his system when he drove that night, according to a published report on the results of the man’s autopsy. The crash occurred in the 9000 block of Cherry Valley Road Av^nye SE in Caledo­ nia Township at 8 p.m. when the driver, Bruce Howard, lost control of the vehicle in the northbound lane and careened off the east shoulder, hit a guard rail and landed in a ditch. Howard and his son, Jamario, who was sitting in the back seat, died at the scene, while a 3-year-old daughter, Angel, was listed in fair condition with a skull fracture at a Grand Rapids hospital, according to a Wednesday report. Another child, 12-year-old Jason How­ ard, was treated at the hospital for minor in­ juries. All of the victims were wearing seat­ belts, though Angel was not in a child safety seat, deputies are quoted as saying. Howard, who was convicted of drunk driving in 1998, had allegedly been taking the children out for a Sunday drive when the crash occurred. Drunk driving lands Hastings man in jail HASTINGS - A man found driving in Hastings with a 20-bodily alcohol content was lodged in the Barry County after being stopped by police on South Hanover Street May 10. Officers had prior information that the driver, who has not been formally charged, with driving on a suspended license when the car was stopped at 2:15 a.m. The 21-year-old had an 18-pack of beer on the floor of the vehicle and in checking the man’s record, police learned that he has a prior alcohol related conviction and a prior conviction of driving on a suspended license. The man was lodged in the Barry County Jail. Drunk driver crashes vehicle, goes to jail IRVING TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man registered a .23-percent bodily alcohol content on a preliminary breath test shortly after crashing his vehicle on Solomon Road near Crane Road May 3 at 10:09 p.m. ac­ cording to the Barry County Sheriffs Of­ fice. The 37-year-old man, who has not been formerly charged with drunk driving, was traveling on south on Solomon Road when he drove off the roadway and up an em­ bankment, causing the vehicle to roll into the driver’s side. The man. who admitted to drinking eight to 10 beers before driving, was wearing a scat belt and suffered minor injuries. Police found a 12 ounce bottle of beer and a 375 ml bottle of cinnamon schnapps inside the vehicle. The legal limit for driving under the in­ fluence of alcohol is .10 percent. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail and his license plate was confiscated. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 8, 2002 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Rogers, Bellmore. Hint, Lyons. McKenna. Greenfield and Vilmont. Also, seventy­ eight (78) guests Minutes of the regular board meeting held on April 10. 2002. and minutes of the special board meeting held on Apnl 24. 2002 approved Police report received Ordinance e2002-94. Rezoning lot Family Tree Medical Center on Green St. approved by roll call vote. All ayes Discussion on Junk Ordinance held. Ordinance *2002-91. amending Articles 18 A 20 approved by roll call vote. Ordinance *2002-93. Subdivision/Srte Condo Motion and support to ’able until June Ordinance *2002-95. amending Sign Ordbiance. Section 104.2026 Motion and sup­ port to table until June. Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment. Afternoon clerical help approved. 2002 Road Projects amended and approved Treasurer s Report received and filed Volunteer needed to work with townsNp’county on LinkMichigan Broad Band project Motion to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Roger Vilmont. Supervisor <5/16) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on February 28, 2001 with Scott E. Harris and. a single man. as Mortgagor, and Diversified Mortgage Finance Company, as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 9. 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, in 1055849. Page 1-4, and was assigned to Northpointe Bank on March 5. 2001 and the Assignment was filed on March 9. 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, in 1055850. Pages 1-2, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of the date of this notice the sum of $99,228.93 inclusive of accrued interest, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and prowled, on May 30.2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court 'or Barry County, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, together with interest rate of 17.95% percent. aH allowable costs of sale and applicable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and descnbed as follows: Legally Descnbed as: A parcel of land begin­ ning 150 feet South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East to Bartow Lake. 650 feet, more or less: thence West 650 Feet more or lass, to the West Section line; thence North along Section line to the place of beginning. Tax ID: 08-16-008-400-00 The period within which the abuve premises may be redeemed shall expire six months from the date of sale, unless the property is deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; MSA 27A.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. Dated: April 2. 2002 Patrick Timothy Reid. II REID AND REID Attorneys for Mortgagee Business A Trade Center 200 N Washington Square. Ste 400 Lansing. Michigan 48933-1384 Telephone: (517) 487-6566 (5)23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on October 11, 1978, by Cathy A. Edgerie, a single woman, now known as Cathy Edgerie-Adams, as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings & Loan Association, now known as Mainstreet Savings Bank FSB, as Mort­ gagee. and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on October 12.1978, in Uber 238. Page 659 (the ’Mortgage’), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as de­ fined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty­ Seven and 33/100 Dollars ($2,587.33) as of the date this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. May 30. 2002, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and ex­ penses of sale, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: Lots 4 and 5 of Supervisor's Plat of Ackers Point, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 73. being in section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, also a parcel of land in the West one-half of the North­ east fractional one-quarter of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the Section line 30 rods West of the North 1/8 post of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 21 for place of beginning, thence south 10 feet. West 80 feel parallel with said sec­ tion kne, thence North 10 feet to said Section line thence East on said Section line 80 feet to the place of beginning. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan The length of the redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324(a). in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated May 2 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L. Purkey. Esq. Mrfier. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-23) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF GARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate ALE NO. 2002-23374-DE Estate of Mary Louise McCaul Date of birth: March 13. 1913. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Mary Louise McCaul. who lived at 704 Barfield Drive. Apartment 7. Hastings. Michigan died December 4. 2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patrick J. Loftus, named per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Hastings and the named'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication. May 10. 2002 Jrtl Humphreys Steele (P53335) 10125 S. M43 Highway. Smte 14 Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 613-4775 Patrick J. Loftus 818 South Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan (616) 945-4270 (5/16) Notice of Mortgage Sale PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WHEREAS, default has been made tn the terms and conditions ol a certain Promosory Note and Mortgage beanng interest at 11.3750% per annum made by James L. Cronovet II and Barbi Cronover. husband and wife. Mortgagor, to North American Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, on May 26.2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry, Stalo of Michigan, on June 12. 2000 in Document No. 1045486 of Mortgages, and suosequentiy assigned, through mesne assignments, to CreditBasod Asset Servicing & Securitization. LLC. said assignment being recorded on in Liber of Mortgages, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage as of the date ol this Noece is the sum of $72,595.87. for principal, interest and insurances, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding at law or equrty has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby toe power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become ooerative' NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 13. 2002. at 1:00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sale at public auction to toe high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, (that being one of toe places of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said Mortgage or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay toe amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortgage with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises descnbed in said Mortgage is located in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan and legally described as: Lof 9. Btock 10 of H J. Kenfiekfs AckMon to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 9. Barry County Records. Tax identification No. 06-51-235-058-00. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the period of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600.3240. shaR be six (6) months from the date of the sale; unless said premises are abandoned, in which event the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3241. DATED: April 30. 2002 Credrt-Based Asset Servicing A Securitization. LLC MARTIN H. NEUMANN Attorney tor Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Hott. Ml 48842 (517)694-5150 (5/30) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MARK S. HILL, a single man, ot 6930 Ackers Point Dr., Delton, Ml 49046. Michigan. Mortgagors, to ROCK FINANCIAL CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated toe 26to of June. 1997. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 18th day of August. 1997 in Document No. 1000442, Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 31. 1997, Series 1997-C, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Fifty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighty A 11/100 ($59,480.11). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mort­ gage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of May. 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises descnbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.375% per annm: and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney tees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Lots 18 and 19 of Ackers Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 7. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, tne property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated 4/18/G2 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. PC. JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 (248) 269-8684 (5/16) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 16 2002 Battle Creek teens held for home invasion POLICE BEAT: Man held for 3rd drunk driving offense WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A deputy on patrol May 9 at 11:16 p.m. arrested an Allo motorist for third offense drunk driving after the 25-year-old man registered a .19 percent bodily alcohol content on a blood alcohol test after a traffic stop on Barnum Road near Martin Road. Juscntino Soriano was stopped by deputy Richelle Spencer after she allegedly saw him drive across the center of the road and weave in his lane of travel. Soriano allegedly drove for another 1 (M> feet in the oncoming lane before he pulled over for her overhead lights. Spencer reported. Inside the car. the deputy allegedly found one open can of beer in the console and a 12-pack of unopened beer on the passenger scat, she reported. Soriano was also charged with driy ing on a suspended license and is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of a $5.(KM» bond awaiting a May 22 pre-exam hearing. ASSY RIA TOWNSHIP — Two Harper Creek High School students have been charged with one count each of second degree home invasion after they skipped school Monday and broke into an M-66 home, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Phil Vannctte said police were called when a neighbor in the SIMM block of South M-66 saw a suspicious vehicle enter the driveway and drive around the nearby home, stop and back up. The neighbor then watched as the two males got out of the car and looked in the windows at about 12:15 p.m. “(Neighbor) then got into his car to see what was going on and when he got around to the back of the house, he saw that the slider door was busted." said Vannctte. "Then he saw the suspects come out and he tried to get to the key. which was still in the ignition, but the suspect beat him to it.” The man recorded the license plate number, then watched as one of the subjects drove around to the front of the house where he stopped and picked up the alleged ac­ complice. “Wc got a call from Barn County Central Dispatch that a neighbor had witnessed the house being broken into and wc were given a plate number and a vehicle description.” said Vannctte. “We sent a BOL (be on lookout) to the Battle Creek Post and requested Battle Creek to contact the registered owner in Battle Creek.” Authorities located the owner at Harper Creek High School, who told police he had loaned his car Ic a friend and he was tn return the car after school. "An Emmett Township officer and a trooper waited at the high school and snagged him when he arrived,” said Vannctte. 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Doster said. Couch "has nothing on his adult record." Fisher pointed out that it took only four months after Couch reached the age of le­ gal adulthood before he managed to get an adult record. Fisher told Hency that he had to follow sentencing guidelines for Couch, which recommend a sentence from 0 to 17 months. The judge can only give up to 12 months of jail time, he said — otherwise Couch would have to be sent to prison. Fisher told Couch that he needs to make "drastic changes’* in his life, and if proba­ tion is unsuccessful and Couch comes back before him, he will consider sending Couch to prison. • Scott L. Billings, 20. of Hastings was sentenced to 12 to 24 months in prison for violating his probation on a conviction of writing a check without having an account. “Community sanctions just aren’t work­ ing.” Fisher told Billings last Thursday. Fisher said he wanted to save local re­ sources for “those who may be able to tum their lives around." Billings told Fisher that “I can do my probation and take it seri­ ously.” but Fisher said. “You have demon­ strated you have absolutely no interest in doing that.” Assistant prosecutor David Banister said Billings has made “very minimal progress" on probation, and said significant time spent incarcerated may “salvage Mr. Bill­ ings’ future.” •Tracy M. Keeler, 30. of Dowling, was sentenced to 12 months of probation, the first 60 days to be spent in jail, for resisting and obstructing a police officer. Keeler pleaded guilty to the charge April 3 in ex­ change for the dropping of a second count of resisting and obstructing. Keeler was or­ dered to enroll in the Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program. A bench warrant was subsequently issued for her arrest for failing to enroll in the K-PEP program. Keeler said in court that her actions were "totally uncalled for” and “will never hap­ pen again. My time in jail has opened my eyes. 1 have a much more dear head now. I know I will succeed when 1 git out there." Fisher told Keeler that “saying to a po­ lice officer after you’ve spit on him when you’re drunk doesn’t quite cut it,” but he was going to give Keeler the opportunity “to get cleaned up.” However, if she wasn’t successful on probation, he said, she would be “looking at a prison sentence.” • Dennis R. Clover, 53, of Middleville, was sentenced Io one year of probation with the first 30 days in jail for a second of­ fense drunk driving conviction. Clover re­ ceived credit for one day of jail lime; lhe rest of the jail sentence was suspended. Clover originally pleaded guilty Io third of­ fense drunk driving, a felony. Thai plea was replaced with an OUIL second offense plea. Cover told the court “I am an alcoholic. The good news is I’m a recovered alco­ holic. With the help of family and friends I hope to be a recovered alcoholic for the rest of my life." • Darrell H. Watson. 37. of Nashville, pleaded guilty to operating a methampheta­ mine laboratory in the presence of a minor, a 20-ycar felony, and possession of a fire­ arm by a convicted felon, a five-year fel­ ony. In exchange for his pleas, charges of maintaining a meth laboratory while pos­ sessing a firearm and possessing a firearm while committing a felony were dismissed. Watson admitted to operating a meth lab at his Thomapple Lake residence in the ptcscncc of his two children ages 9 and 11. He also admitted to having firearms at his residence. Watson was not allowed to pos­ sess any firearms because he was convicted of burglary in Ionia County in 1983. Sentencing was set for May 23. • Arthur W. LaBine, 54, of Middleville, was sentenced to 12 to 72 months in prison for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon and being an habitual offender. Labinc told Fisher “I want to change. If 1 hurt people. I’m sorry. I don’t want to be a menace to society.” Fisher told LaBine he is not a menace “when you arc sober." Fisher said LaBine looked “10 times bet­ ter physically” than the last time Fisher saw him in court. LaBine explained that “I go to church regularly.” Fisher told LaBine “you’re squandering your life. It’s really sad." Fisher said he hoped LaBine would stay away from alco­ hol when he got out of prison. • Jon T. Fox. 19, of Bellevue, was sen­ tenced to one year of probation, with the first 30 days in jail, for receiving and con­ cealing an all-terrain vehicle. Fox was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee status, which will allow the felony to not be a part of his permanent record if he is successful on probation. Fox’s defense attorney said Fox had no prior record and cooperated with the police concerning the theft of the ATV. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-05-23.pdf a843822ec6b1f8cd748f21a6c2305b39 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAHV 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ui 43058-1883 Hastings band students honored See Story on Page 3 The Hastings Two Saxon coaches J-Ad welcomes say they’ll retire two new reporters See Stories on Page 12 and 13 See Story on Page 22 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Banner Thursday. May 23, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 21 PRICE 50* ------------------- । Hastings School Board News Briefs... | lays off two teachers i Benefit tractor pull is Saturday There will be a benefit tractor pull at 11 a-m Saturday. May 25. at the Howard Smith farm in Freeport. The County Line Pullen have scheduled thia kickoff to the pulling waaon as a way to welcome enthusi­ asts. The Smith farm is located at 346 County lane Road, Freeport. Auditions slated for Youth Theater The TTmmppie Arts Council Youth Theater has exciting plans for this summer s program. The youth theater experience is open to students who have completed fifth through 12xh grades. Auditions will be held from noon Io 3 p.m. from 6 to B p*. Wednes­ day. June 12. Classes and rehearsals begin June 17, with performances scheduled for July 2b and 27. The cost is $75 per student and fees arc due after auditions, information about the youth theater is available by calling the Thornapple Arts Council at 945-2002. Pet parade slated for Memorial Day Pels and pct owners are invited to take part in a Memorial Day pet pa­ rade at 930 a.m. Monday ai the FeJprmsch parting kx.ia Hastings. The event vHI! be called off if there is indement weather. For more infornwuon. call Melissa Jones of Li’ Eagle Pct Sitting Services at (616) 623-8597. Alumni banquet tickets on sale Tickets for the 115th annual Hast­ ings High School Alumni banquet are now on sale for $10 per person. The banquet will be held in Ute Hastings High School cafeteria Satur­ day. June 1. Anniversary classes planning reun­ ions will be especially recogmeed and win hold open bouses in separately as­ signed rooms near the cafctciia. Anni­ versary class receptions begin no later than 5 p.m. and often earlier. Check with classmates for the exact schedule. One member of tfe Class of 1962 and another from the Class of 1977 will be honored as distinguished alumni. Any Hastings High School attendee is invited Io psrticipMe in the banquet or circulate be< veen these specially assigned looms and greet old friends. Punch will be served in the cafeteria st six followed by dinner at 6:30. Immedialely following the banquet, there will be a dance and social hour sponsored by the Class of 1962. Eve­ ryone is invited. Music from the Big Band era of the 1940s and *50s will be provided by Joe LaJoye. Tickets can be purchased at Bosley's Pharmacy. 118 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings, or bv mail from Jane (Mullen) Sinclair. 7252 S. M-37 High­ way, or Donna (Bacbelder) Kinney. 415 North Taffee Drive. Hastings. 49058. Additional News ; Briefs on Page 2 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Two teacher layoffs authorized by the Hastings School Board Monday were not done because of a lack of funding, accord­ ing to School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. Instead, he said, the layoff of high school wood shop teacher Bruce Macartney was due to declining enrollment in the high school Career Technical Education pro­ gram. which offers classes in wood shop, metal shop, drafting, building trades, and other industrial arts. Macartney is complet­ ing bts second year as a teacher and docs not have tenure. The layoff of middle school social stud­ ies teacher Brian Johnson was due to a question of whether a special education teacher is going to be able to continue teaching under emergency special educa­ tion certification. Schoesscl said. If that teacher isn’t allowed to continue as a spe­ cial education teacher. Schoesscl said, he will have to return to the regular classroom. If he returns to the regular classroom, then he will take the place of Johnson, who is completing his first year at the middle school and also docs not have tenure. There is a possibility that Johnson will be able to retain his job. Schoessel said, but the board was required to vote on the layoff at its May meeting. Schoessel said wood shop will still be taught at the high school, but fewer classes will be offered. They will be taught by CTE instructors remaining at the high school. Chris Cooley, director of educational in­ struction. said enrollment is also declining in auto shop, and an advanced auto shop class will be dropped next year. Another industrial arts teacher. Dave Hagon, was recently denied tenure by the dis­ trict. His position is being filled by a mid­ dle school shop teacher. The middle schuui shop position is being filled by a middle school physical education instructor who has industrial arts certification. A new mid­ dle school phys cd teacher will be hired. Cooley said that while there is more need See LAY OFFS, page 19 Hastings senior survives meningitis type disease by Marcie Westover J-Ad Graphics intern A Hastings High School senior is doing better” today after contracting a disease similar to meningitis last Wednesday, said Margaret Wood of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Wood said the student, whose name has not been released, recovered from a “men­ ingococcal disease" in Spectrum Health Center in downtown Grand Rapids. He is recuperating at home now. The student's case was different than most meningitis cases. Wood said, because he did not suffer from an infection in the fluid of his spinal cord or the fluid that sur­ rounds his brain. “The bacteria that causes meningitis was not found in the subrcbral spinal fluid. He had the bacteria in his blood,” said Wood. An antibiotic was administered to the student, and after 24 hours he was no longer contagious, said Wood. The Hastings School System was noti­ fied of the situation late May 15. The condition of the student was not se­ rious al first, but as the day passed, the school system took action, said Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoes­ scl. The local Health Department was con­ sulted May 16. and the school system after­ ward sent a letter home, informing parents of the situation and warning signs and symptoms of the disease. “The disease is only spread through very close personal contact and cannot be spread simply by sitting next to someone in a classroom." said Schoesscl. Wood explained that the disease is spread through nose and throat secretions. TTie disease cannot be spread through cas­ ual contact or simply breathing the same air. See SURVIVES, page 2 At the top of their game... Delion Kellogg High School has announced its top academic students for the Class of 2002 Valedictorian Kyle Williams (right) earned a perfect 4 0 grade point average in his four years The salutatonans are Katie Goebel and Corey Case For more information about the best and brightest at Delton, see inside today s edition of the Banner “Berry” expensive piece of pie... Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer s and Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver s (center back) pies were auctioned Saturday at the Hastings Springfest. The win­ ning bids went to Dr Stacey Garrison. DDS (left) at $235 for Sarver s apple pie and Karen Heath (right) of Second Hand Comers at $235 for DeBoer's raspberry pie. The ad-tlBT. was conducted by Jer.ny Lumber; Morawski (center front) from Apple True Auctioneering. Police probing ID of drug supplier in teen’s death by Shelly Sober Staff Writer Authorities believe a Grand Rapids doc­ tor wrote prescriptions for methadone pills that landed in the hands of 15-year-old Chad Garrett of Gun Lake, who died from an overdose in a suspected drug house Jan. 29. The new information came to light in a legal brief filed last Thursday by Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “That is still under investigation,” said McNeill Friday. “Trooper (Dale) Lyncma has executed subpoenas on all pharmacies within a 10-mile radius of Wayland with regard to methadone prescriptions, and as a result we’ve secured evidence which might be the source." McNeill’s brief reveals that the name of an Allegan County woman appears on la­ bels obtained from prescription pill bottles allegedly obtained from Garrett’s accused supplier, Robert Ucbbing. who originally was charged with felony murder, operating a drug house, first degree child abuse and tampering with evidence. In exchange for dismissal of the felony murder charge, a life offense. Ucbbing pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony man­ slaughter. which carries a maximum sen­ tence of 15 years in prison. Ucbbing. 19. also pleaded guilty to one count of tampering with evidence, a 10­ year felony and to one high court misde­ meanor charge of maintaining a drug house at 2019 Parker Drive, a home he rented with girlfriend and co-dcfcndant. Jessica Miller. 21. Defense attorney James Dimitriou said the agreement calls for a 7 1/2-ycar prison cap. though the sentencing guidelines call for a minimum of 4 1/2 years to a maxi­ mum of 8.3 years in prison. “This pica agreement takes the possibil­ ity of spending the rest of his life in prison away but it’s also in line with what Bobby Ucbbing believes is his culpability." said Dimitriou. “He's very sorry for what hap­ pened. He didn't intend to kill or harm Chad, as felony murder or second degree murder would imply. He participated in stupid conduct and he accepts responsibil­ ity for his role in Chad’s death.” All other charges, including charges is­ sued Friday of maintaining a drug house and marijuana possession, separate inci­ dents which allegedly occurred Feb. 12 and April 18. will be dismissed when Ucbbing is sentenced June 27 in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. In court Wednesday, Uebbing admitted to giving Garrett the pills which killed him Jan. 29. “He came over that night after a party." said Uebbing to Judge James Fisher. “We drank some beers, smoked marijuana and we each had a couple pills of methadone. We were up til 4 a.m. playing video games and watching a DVD movie." Uebbing said Garrett went to sleep on his couch while Uebbing laid on the floor. “My girlfriend (Jessica Miller) works third shift," he continued. “She came home and he was still snoring loudly. I got up and went to the bedroom with her. He was still alive at that time." The next morning, Brian Rcurink stopped at Uebbing’s home to pick up some clothes to get ready for school at about 9 a.m., said Ucbbing. “Brian came into my room yelling, ‘Chad’s not breathing! Chad’s not breath­ ing!’” said Ucbbing. “We tried CPR on him, but it was too late.” Ucbbing said Garrett had only taken “a couple” of pills at his home that night and that Garrett had indicated he had taken ad­ ditional pills earlier in the day. McNeill said it would take four to eight methadone tablets to constitute a lethal dose. Garrett consumed 2 1/2 times the le­ thal dose. Methadone is a long-acting de­ pressant (36 to 48 hours). See PROBING, page 2 Robert Uebbing �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 Local communities plan Memorial Day parades J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County area communities plan to have Memorial Day services and parades next Monday. May 27. though Sunfield's will be on Sunday. The following is a rundown of area plans: Hastings Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 will have its parade at 10:30 a.m. Mon­ day. The parade will form at the corner of Boltwood Street and State Street al 9:3C a.m. The route will be the same as in the past, following State Street west to the Court House, where it will pause while wreaths arc placed on the memoral monuments, as well as a wreath honoring the POW/MlAs. A salute will be fired by the rifle, squad. The parade then will proceed to North Broadway, travel north to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the Soldiers’ Monument, then north to the North Broadway bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Thornapplc River to honor veterans who served on and in the seas. A salute will be fired at this point. The parade will then travel to Riverside Cemetery, down the avenue of flags. A wreath will be placed on the GAR monu­ ment and Memorial ceremonies will be held here. The final wreath will be placed on the grave of the most recent veteran to be buried in Riverside Cemetery. Frank Wcinbrecht is chairman of the pa­ rade. Middleville The Middleville Memorial Day parade will step off from the cast driveway behind the TK Learning Center (former science wing of the old middle school) at 10:15 a.m. The Middleville Methodist Church will serve a goodwill breakfast that morning as well. Pancakes will be flipped and served. News BRICFS: ...continued Citizen Planner course scheduled There is still room for Michigan Slate University Extension's Citizen Planner program course, which will begin Wednesday, June 12, and will be held each successive Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and go through Aug 14. The Citizen Planner program was developed to take up basic training needs of citizens appointed to serve on local land use planning bodies. The state-wide program is being made available, in part, by funding support from People and Land. To sign up or request more informa­ tion please call the Extension office at 945-1388 or stop by and pick up a brochure/registration form. The charge is $35 per person/session, but there is a $10 discount per person/session if a unit sends four people or more. COA walkathon raises $6,376 Despite the lack of copperation from the weather, a total of 57 walkers took pan in the 13th annual Barry County Commission on Aging walkathon Saturday. The event, hampered by the cold and drizzle, raised $6,376, with Don Clum picking up the largest individual amount, about $1,300. The money raised will help fund the COA’s “Meals on Wheels" program for senior citizens all over the county. Two independent board candidates? It was reported in last week’s Ban­ ner that Jan McKeough is contemplat­ ing filing for candidacy as an inde­ pendent for a Barry County Foard of Commissioner’s seat. The Barry County Clerk’s office has announced that an independent has already filed, well ahead of the deadline. Ron MHler of Hastings will be a candidate in November for a County Commission scat in the Seventh Dis­ trict now held by Republican Tom Wing, who is seeking re-election. No other Republican or Democrat has filed. McKeough, a member of the Barry County Planning Commission, still has until mid-Jul) to file for her inde­ pendent candidacy. beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending when the parade begins at 10:15. The parade will assemble around 9:30 a.m. prior to the 10:15 a.m. start. Parking is available in the parking lot at McFall Ele­ mentary School. Jim Maichele invites inter­ ested clubs and groups to create floats for the parade. Anyone who would like to par­ ticipate in the parade can call Maichele at 945-9107 or 948-8474. There will be a brief stop at the bridge over the Thornapplc River. The parade ends at the Mount Hope Cemetery with a ceremony to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United Slates. The ceremony starts at about 11 a.m. Caledonia Plans for the Memorial Day parade in Caledonia call for members from the American Legion #305 to attending short memorial ceremonies a’ four local cemeter­ ies before starting the parade at noon that day. the procession will conclude at the fifth cemetery, in Caledonia. State Senator Ken Sikkcma is also scheduled to attend the ceremonies and speak. Local clergy will be participating in the memorial ceremonies, starting at 9 a.m. at Alaska Cemetery. From there they will travel to Blain Cemetery (68th Street be­ tween Eastern and Kalamazoo) at 9:45 a.m., then on to Dutton Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. and Holy Comers Cemetery at 11:15. Lakewood area Lakewood communities will be celebrat­ ing Memorial Day this weekend. The Sunfield service will be at the Sun­ field United Brethren Church on M-43 at 3 p.m. on Sunday May 26. Woodland Township will have an obser­ vance at 10 a.m. Monday and the Wood­ land Memorial Park on Vcltc Road. In case of rain, it will take place at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, comer of Barnum and Clark (M-66). Dune buggy show, swap meet set Dune buggy and Volkswagen own­ ers and enthusiasls are invited to visit Historic Charlton Park Sunday, June 2, for the seventh annual Dune Buggy and VW Show and Swap Meet. Gates open at 9 a.m. for show cars, spectators and swap meet vendors. Car and buggy owners are encouraged to enter their vehicles for trophies in Baja. Off Road. Tub, Dragster, Street ■UBuggv. Original VW, CLauan VW or Juniors categories. Sponsor Jim Whelplcy of Jim's Buggy Parts in Nashville also is offer­ ing trophies for Best Engine, Best Paint and People’s Choice. All voles must be submitted by noon for the 2:30 awards ceremony. Chariton Park's village and mu­ seum. food concessions and the gift snop will be open for the event. Ad­ mission to the show and swap meet is $5 per adult, with children 12 and un­ der admitted free. Vehicle registration is $10 For in­ formation on the event or prices for swap meet spaces, call Whelpley at <517) 852-9595 or e-mail jbparts/amvcc.com. For more information, call Chariton Park at 945-3775. Clarksville's Memorial Day service will be Monday, May 27. starting with a parade in the village at 8:45 and a service at the The next Barry County Right to Life meeting has been changed to 7 p.m. Thursday. May 30. The meeting will be held at the Thomapple Valley Church, located at 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend the meeting. For more information, please call 367-4697. Student building open house set Students in the building trades pro­ gram al Delton Kellogg High School will have a chance to show off lheir workmanship during an open house Friday, May 24, at a home the students built on Stoney Point Drive in Delton. The open house is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The home is located at 10641 Stoney Point. It can be reached by traveling east on Delton Road from M-43 and turning left at Stoney Point, which is the first road after the drive leading into Delton Kellogg High School. The home has 3,000 square feet of Fving space, including five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen, laundry room, living room with gas fireplace, a huge 15- by 43-foot family room, a two-car attached garage, and a utility room. Students who have worked on the home will be at the open house until 3 p.m. to answer questions. The home is being sold via seaied bids. Bids can be sent to the DK Su­ perintendent’s Office. 327 N. Grove, Delton, 49046. Monday, May 27. at 10 a.m. The service will move to Kilpatrick United Brethren on M-66 in case of rain. Lake Odessa’s memorial Day services will be at 11a.m. in the cemetery and a pa­ rade will be al noon, weather permitting. Hickory Corners The parade in Hickory Comers will be held at 10 a.m., starting at Cadwaller park west of town. It will proceed cast through the village to the East Hickory Cemetery, where services are planned by the Ameri­ can Legion Post #484. The event also will feature a bake sale and refreshments. A pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Order of Eastern Star #366, will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Memorial Day at the Hickory Comers Masonic Center. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, French toast, eggs and blueberries. Cost is $4 for adults. $2 for children ages 5 to 12 and children under 5 cat free. Individuals or groups who want to take part in the parade may call (616) 671-5262. PROBING, continued from page 1 "That morning, he had taken two that I gave him and then 1 gave him more," said Ucbbing. Trooper Dale Lyncma declined to com­ ment for the record on the status of his in­ vestigation into whether the woman named on the labels is Ucbbing’s suspected metha­ done supplier, though he confirmed that no other arrests have been made in connection with the death. The prescriptions allegedly were filled for the woman at Wayland Village Drug and records show a total of 6.300. 10 mg methadone tablets were dispensed in the 8 1/2 months prior to Garrett’s death. An additional 2.310 tablets of 10 mg methadone had been sold to the woman in February. March and April 2002. The name of the doctor has been re­ ported to the Michigan Department of Con­ sumer and Industry Services, which likely would be the investigating agency into pos­ sible wrong doing, said Lyncma. The brief reveals Ucbbing allegedly told Lynema that Garrett had admitted to him that he had taken some “morphine” pills prior to arriving at his Parker Road resi­ dence the night of Jan. 28. The toxicology report on Garrett was negative as to morphine and alcohol. “The toxicolqgy report further revealed a blood leycl 2 1/B.|jmcs the lethal hvcLfor methadone.” MdNrill states in his brief. Matthew Dailey took the victim to Ueb bing’s home on the night of Jan. 28, ac­ cording to McNcih’s brief. “Dailey is anticipated to testify both the victim and the defendant talked openly about their intent to do ’shots' of alcohol, methadone pills, smoke marijuana and play SURVIVES, continued from page 1 The disease is only spread through very close personal contact and cannot be spread simply by sitting next to someone in a classroom." -Supt. Carl Schoessel Right to Life meets May 30 cemetery at 9:15. The service will be at the Clarksville Bible Church in case of rain. The service at Woodland Cemetery will be Those who were in close personal con­ tact with the infected student were notified and placed on antibiotics as a preventative measure, said Wood. The symptoms for meningitis, as out­ lined by the Center for Disease Control, arc high fever, headache and stiff neck. These symptoms can develop over several hours or can take one to two days. Other symptoms listed were nausea, vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, confusion and sleepiness. Wood says some preventive steps are to wash hands regularly and not share drinks or waste materials. There is a meningococcal vaccine avail­ able at the Health Department. It is primar­ ily given to people with specific tasks or unique situations. College freshmen are encouraged to get the vaccine because they are at high risk for the disease since they live in very close ar­ eas. Those experiencing the symptoms or have questions about the disease should contact their family physician or Barry-Ea­ ton District Health Department at 945­ 9516. It’s GARAGE SALE TIME! Advertise your sale in the Reminder on Tuesday, and the Banner on Thursday for BEST RESULTS! Cail 945-9554 video games,” said McNeill. “Further, on Jan. 27, Dailey had observed Ucbbing sell two white colored tablets, delivered to be methadone, to victim for $5 each.” Brian Rcurink. said McNeill, is expected to testify he observed the victim during the day of Jan. 28. “(Garrett) presented with dark circles and advised he (had) taken four or five morphine tablets,” said McNeill. “Rcurink is one of the friends who discovered the victim dead on the couch. Reurink ob­ served (Uebbing) taking his drugs and drug paraphernalia from the house, while CPR was being performed on the victim by oth­ ers so as to remove the items before EMS and law enforcement arrived.” Rcurink reportedly was on the porch of the house with Ucbbing while EMS and law enforcement was present at which time Uebbing was repeatedly saying, “it’s all my fault,” said McNeill in the document. "Finally. Rcurink had been a resident of the drug house from Jan. 20 through Jan. 26 and observed Uebbing sell to many indi­ viduals, many of them students at Wayland High School." according to McNeill. “Rcurink has observed Uebbing giving Garrett various drugs, including metha­ done, in the past.” Four days before Garrett's death, Rcur­ ink allegedly saw .Ucbbing give Garrett methadone pills from an orange toldrcd bottle with a white cap, in which were ap­ proximately 120 other pills. “Uebbing had advised he had gotten 90 tablets earlier in the week (and) added the 30 he already had,” according to McNeill. Before Uebbing pleaded guilty, the vic­ tim’s motner, Lisa Garrett, was expected to testify that Ucbbing appeared at her home on the evening of her son's death. “He expressed his sympathy ind told her he felt people were trying to k 11 him be­ cause people in the community thought he had given her son morphine pills,’ McNeill states. Another teen, Ross Reurink. cousin of Brian Rcurink. also gave a statement to po­ lice on the condition that he not be prose­ cuted. Rcurink, 18, told authorities that he bought marijuana from Ucbbing once a week and that on the morning of Garrett’s death. Uebbing called him and told him Garrett was dead on his couch. “He asked for a friend to talk to, to try to calm him,” Reurink said in a written state­ ment. “I asked him what had happened. ’We were up partying, we had a few drinks and a couple methadone.’” Rcurink claims that while talking with Ucbbing later at the house, Ucbbing “grabbed his jar of pills from his “smok­ ing" room. “He asked if there was a safe house where he could put his drugs,” Reurink re­ ported. “I refused to hold any marijuana or narcotics from him to hide from the police. He accepted my decision and at that time, I decided I would have no part in a coverup." Ucbbing, who was a senior al Wayland Union High School until leaving school at the end of the first semester, also will not be charged with first degree child abuse for “knowingly causing serious, physical harm to Chad Garrett,” in exchange for his guilty pleas. In court Wednesday, Uebbing also ad­ mitted to gathering methadone pills, about one-half ounce of marijuana and parapher­ nalia and hiding them in the woods behind his house before police arrived to investi­ gate Garrett’s death. Jessica Miller was charged with one count of distributing methadone to a minor, a 14-year felony, one count of being an ac­ cessory after the fact to felony murder and one count of maintaining a drug house. Miller pleaded guilty May 8 to maintain­ ing a drug house and no agreement was reached on what was going to happen with the other two charges. She is set to be sen­ tenced June 6. Lyncma and Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz of the Michigan State Police are still investigating the doctor and the woman suspected of sell­ ing the pills to Uebbing. “Any and all sources arc potential target of the investigation,” said McNeill. “Their investigation has led to leads in Allegan, Kent and Muskegon counties.” Garrett’s parents, Lisa and Jeff Garrett, have expressed their desire to see the methadone suppliers held accountable for their son’s death. “I’ve been happy with how they’ve been investigating this,” said Lisa Garrett after Ucbbing’s hearing Wednesday. “They’re doing the best they can.” Special $1000 SAVINGS! hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides the finest Alzheimer 5 and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. ■hearthstone residents enjoy: Quality, Caring Staff cm Safe and Secure Environment cm cm Extensive Activity Programs Personalized Care Plan cm Family Support Groups cm Act Nowl Call for details! 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The first was the Lee Kaiser Memorial Scholarship, which was given to Joel Gib­ bons to attend summer camp for the pur­ pose of studying percussion. The other scholarship, which was re­ cently established, was the Jason Laux Me­ morial Scholarship to attend Jazz Camp. The two recipients of this award were Erin Fish and Jessica Woodmansee. Both of these scholarships are administered through the Hastings Education Enrichment Foun­ dation. As a special part of the evening ceremo­ nies, all 23 of the senior members of the band were recognized as they performed for the last time. As part of the senior recognitions, there were three special individual awards pre­ sented. The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award was presented to Tony LaJoyc, the John Phillip Sousa Award went to Kcli Misak, and the Gerry Lynn Steward Memorial Scholarship went to Chris Rcmlcy. Senior band members (front, from left) Amanda Hawthorne, Molly Kruko, Keli Misak, Amanda Bechler, Angie Baker. Stephanie Buck (second row) Danielle Price, Shayna Seileek, Emily Smith, Jana Jackson, Jessica Roush, Brenda Westfall, Samantha Smith, (third row) Matt Pebbles. Matt Sciba. Amy Granner, Craig Bolthouse, Josef Swinkunas, (fourth row) Andrew Whiting, Bert Kosbar, Tony LaJoye and Chris Remley. Hastings School District balances budget again by Mary McDonough Staff Writer For the second year in a row the Hast­ ings Schooi District has managed to keep from dipping into its savings to balance the budget. The district was even able tn re­ place some of the money taken out of its savings in recent years because of budget deficits. The 2002-2003 budget, presented to school board members Monday, projects a balanced budget with both expenditures and revenues of $24.2 million. The new budget predicts a 2.5 percent increase in spending over last year. Last year the dis­ trict spent $23.6 million. Revenue is only predicted to increase 1.25 percent this coming year, because revenues were larger than expenditures last year. Revenues were $23.9 million last year. The district cut back spending during the second half of the school year, fearing that state aid might be reduced. That left the district with $290,820 of unspent funds. That money was put back into the dis- Keli Misak receives the John Phillip Sousa Award from band directors Joe La­ Joye and Joan Bosserd-Schroeder. Joel Gibbons receives the Lee Kaiser Memorial Scholarship from Carolyn and David Kaiser. Tony LaJoye receiving the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award from band director Joe LaJoye. Steve Merring, vice president of the Thomapple River Watershed Council, points out where Tyden Park and the proposed Riverwalk are on the maps of the Thomapple River to author and fly fisherman Jim Bedford during the May 18 river clean up and festival. Chris Remley receives the Gerry Lynn Steward Memorial Scholarship from Hastings Band band directors Joseph LaJoye and Joan Bosserd-Schroeder. HHS Varsity Singers rate a ‘1’ at state festival The Hastings High School Varsity Sing­ ers, along with director Steve Bowen and accompanist Melissa Risk, received an overall first division rating at the State Choir Festival May 4 at Fair Haven Minis­ tries, Hudsonville. This competition consists of a district choral festival, where choirs must receive an overall first division rating to be invited to perform at state. At the state festival, choirs perform three selections, one being a capci la. for judges outside the state of Michigan. They are evaluated on tone quality, pitch, rhythm, vocal technique and overall presentation. The choirs only compete against them­ selves, not against each other. Weather doesn’t deter river cleanup volunteers by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Thornapplc River stayed inside its banks so some intrepid volunteers took to canoes and cleaned along the river Satur­ day during the annual Thornapplc River Spring Festival and River Ceanup. The most experienced canoeists put in to the river at the McKeown Bridge. Hastings, Whispering Waters, Irving. Middleville and Caledonia. Some unfortunately were able to test the temperature of the water first hand, capsizing in the swiftly moving stream. Everyone was rescued, changed their clothes and then returned to Tyden Park in Hastings for a lunch of pork or turkey bar­ becue sandwiches, music and education. Author Jim Bedford returned to give a talk about fishing the river. This year’s haul of trash included a fire extinguisher, grocery cart, plastic poinsettia and lots of lost toys. Cleanup coordinator Steve Merring was impressed by the number of people who came out to help, even though the air tem­ perature was 36 degrees at 7:30 a.m. "There are at least 50 people helping this year. It is great," he said. Members of the Thornapplc Watershed Council arc already making plans for the 2003 river cleanup. trict’s savings account, which has been boosted to $894,820 because of the addi­ tion of the $290,053. The fund balance, as the savings account is calied, is still far short of the $2.4 million the district should have in savings, according to Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel. Schoessel said that “most auditors sug­ gest keeping al least 10 percent of your budget in the fund balance for emergen­ cies.” The district has “a long way to go" to even reach that figure, he said. The new budget projects expenditures of $7,441 per student, up from $7,352 last year. That includes $6,700 in state aid per pupil, up from $6,500 last year. The budget is based on a “very conserva­ tive" enrollment of 3,250 students, Schoes­ sel said. The enrollment projection is based on the number of students enrolled in the district when a count was taken last Febru­ ary, Schoessel said. The district has been using its February count for the coming year's budget for a few years now so “we don’t get burned by overprojccting," Schoessel said. The budget projects $2.6 million in reve­ nues from local sources, including $22 million in property taxes. State revenue is projected at $20.5 million, including $19.2 million in per pupil state aid; federal aid is expected to be $675,879 in 2002-2003. Federal revenue includes a projected drop (The new budget) "allows us to continue to grow and provide services to young people." - Supt. Cart Schoessel of $53,202 in Title I funds, which provide money for reading and math programs for at-risk students. Expenditures include $15.7 million in basic instruction, including teacher salaries and fringe benefits, and $7.8 million in support services, including salaries and fringe benefits for administrators and sup­ port staff. The budget reflects the planned addition of one special education instructor. It also reflects a reduction in the alternative educa­ tion staff — the middle school alternative cd program won’t have enough students to have a program this fall, Schoesscl said, so one of the alternative education instructors will switch to general education instruction. The budget reflects an increase of 17.9 percent in health care premiums, which partially accounted for an increase of $372,348 in projected instructional em­ ployee benefit payments and an increase of $114,044 in support staff and administra­ tion benefit payments. Those increases also reflect an increase of a little less than one percent in the amount of contributions the district must make per staff member to the stale retirement fund, which is a sum of nearly 13 percent of staff members’ yearly wages. Large increases in health care costs con­ tinue to have “a huge impact” on the school district and on “every employer,” Schoessel said. Many of the projected increases in expenses are due to usual inflationary in­ creases in goods and services. An increase of $219,106 in supplies and services is pro­ jected because of increases in supply and utility costs. Overall, Schoessel said, the budget is “realistic." “We always like to be able to do more, but we also have to be very responsible in how we project things,” he said. The new budget “allows us to continue to grow and provide services to young people." The school board will hold a public hear­ ing on the budget Monday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 QJ3 - l€TT€RS from our readers... ■ _ ' Dibble Street shouldn’t be a raceway Life is a series of causes and effects Dear editor. When I was in a home for senior citizens recently, one of them asked me how I was feeling. I said. "I feel like I'm coming down with something." That person re­ sponded with, "There's a lot of that going around here, what do you think it is?" J re­ sponded with. "I think it’s, 'old age." We both laughed. Getting older is the cause of a lot of special effects, no matter whether you are 7, 13. 17, 21, 25, 40, 60, 70,80,90 or 100 years old. Getting older is not the cause of all our speciai effects, but there arc causes for all effects. Here's my list of special effects. You may have some to add — good or bad. joy or sorrow, profit or loss, wise or fool­ ish, right or wrong, strength or weakness, health or sickness, abundance or shortage, peace or war, life or death, heaven or hell. They say there is only one alternative to getting older. But there are many alterna­ tives and causes for special effects. Some of the alternatives for special ef­ fects are the areas affected. It looks some­ thing like the ripple effects of a stone thrown into a pond. The affected area pro­ gresses something like this: personal, fam­ ily, extended family, work world, religious world, community, state, nation and world. As these special effects reach out to more people, they may or may not diminish in in­ tensity but they always increase in num­ bers, something like a communicable dis­ ease, or they may spread in another direc­ tion as an addiction. What about causes? That's what life is all about, cause and effect —«the law of our universe. For every effect there must be a sufficient (true) cause. Think of yourself as the pebble thrown into the pond (the sea of human beings), you, me. my, mine, our flesh — body, soul and spirit. Our effects (or ripples) in the sea of humanity arc caused by our talk, walk, work, wisdom, rightness, feelings, will and situations. I can think of three things that influence and con­ trol our wisdom, rightness, feelings, will and situations: (1) Counselors (parents, teachers, peers, etc.). (2) God, or god, the Bible. (3) Choices and circumstances. Ultimately, choices plus circumstances (which you and God control) determine your ripples in the sea of humanity (cause and effect). The most important considera­ tion about, cause and effect, is truth. A lie is someone's attempt to improve on the truth. The Bible says deception is a grow­ ing problem and characteristic of the last days. And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you." Mat­ thew 24. “For false christs and false proph­ ets will rise and shew great signs and won­ ders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Sec, I have told you beforehand.” "But know this, that in the last days per­ ilous times will come: 2 Timothy 3. "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." Deception is about the worst thing that can happen to a person — caused by rejecting the truth. Here are some truths for your re­ ception or rejection: '"Then Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31. Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Fa­ ther except through Me." John 14. As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one." Romans 3:10. "Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. ' U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Battle Creek District office: 249 W Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. To the editor: must be born again.” John 3:7. "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hear­ ing by the word of God." Romans 10. "For Christ is the end of the law for righteous­ ness (right-wiseness) to everyone who be­ lieves." Romans 10. "Those who make them (idols) arc like them. So is everyone who trusts in them." Psalms 11 5:8. It’s your choice! Rus Sarver. Hastings We are grieving for what was and for what could be. Our little poodle. Sassy, was hit and killed Sunday by a car racing down the opposite side of Dibble street (the gravel part), with stones being thrown eve­ rywhere. Sassy was al the end of our driveway. Just standing there. We were outside with her and the car was driving so fast we couldn't sec what color it was. You might think this was just an Isolated incident, but no, this is normal for that pari of Dibble street, right by Southeastern School. The cars go so fast you can't get a license num­ ber or even see what kind or color they arc. Railroads still move most products To the editor: When you turn on the lights at home, chances are good that the electricity used was generated by coal shipped to the local power plant by rail. Your latest United Parcel package very likely made the bulk of its voyage to your home by rail. There’s also a strong likeli­ hood that the orange juice you drank this morning made its way from Florida by rail tank car to a packaging plant for distribu­ tion to your local grocery store. One of the best-kept secrets is that most all products, from new autos to consumer products such as washing machines and televisions, to dog food and toilet paper. Women relieved of abortion issue To the editor: I recently returned to Barry County for the summer, and imagine my amazement to find that a true miracle has taken place right here in these parts! According to a letter to the editor in the May 16 edition of the Banner, men have figured out a way to conceive (get preg­ nant), have an abortion, if necessary, or give birth! yes, it’s way past time for women to be relieved of the burden of bearing children. How freeing! How revo­ lutionary! It seems logical to me that if “abortion isn’t a women’s issue," then neither should be carrying a fetus, giving birth or not and tending to the needs of the young. After all, it’s not a women's issue. Jan Kalnbach, Nashville make a good pan of their journey to you by rail. In Michigan, over 70 percent of all newly manufactured automobiles leave the factory by rail making the bulk of the trip to the car dealer by rail. Since the very last part of the trip is made by truck, few realize the contribution made by rail to the manu­ facturing and distribution of products to the marketplace. You might ask, why is this important to me? Several reasons. Freight railroads operate and maintain their own rights-ofway which allows them to divert thousands of trucks off our already crowded high­ ways. Fewer trucks mean safer and better highways. It also means less pollution and less energy consumption. Trucks emit three limes the amount of emissions as trains on a per ton-mile basis and also consume three times the amount of fuel to move the same amount of freight. Shipping by rail is also less expensive, which means savings to all consumers. Railroads also contribute directly to the state economy. In 2000 railroads in Mich­ igan employed 5,727 and paid a combined $504 million in wages and retirement bene­ fits to Michigan-based rail employees and retirees. But most importantly, freight railroads provide the transportation infrastructure necessary for Michigan to continue to be a dominant industrial and agricultural force providing thousands of good paying jobs to its citizens. So the next time you are inconvenienced because you have to wait for a passing train or are annoyed by a train whistle, remember the railroads play a vital role in our daily lives Robert J. Chapmka, President Michigan Railroads Association Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 1 kccP seeing Sassy pulling on my panl leg. wanting me to play with her. 1 reach over at night to see if she is sleeping beside me. I walk in the door and look down where she would be waiting for me every day. I hear her little yip, her big eyes look­ ing up at me. wanting a cookie and. I hear her death scream when that motorist hit her and broke her neck, all in a split second. We didn't lose a dog. we lost a member of our family, one we loved with all our hearts. Now. to the point I want to get across. There arc many small children on that stretch of Dibble Street. What if it were a child that was hit and killed in that split second? It easily could have been. What if one of the stones thrown by the racing wheels took a child's eye out? it certainly is a distinct possibility. Our hearts hurt with grief for Sassy and for the child it could have been, or yet could be!. I look across at the school and hold my breath watching the daily close calls where the cars come so close to the children at the school and walking (town Dibble Street. The stop, and wrong way signs just seem to be a challenge. Paving that part of Dibble street would solve the stone slinging problem, but as for the daily racing? What about a camera mounted on the light pole to catch the racers? If they knew they were being watched or got a ticket, they might think twice about their daily racing down that stretch of Dibble. We don't know the answer, our minds are numb with grief right now. and we only know we want our beloved Sassy back.. Dewayne and Lauric Kidder. Hastings Is it Muslims vs. Christians? To the editor More Christians have been martyred (murdered) for their faith this past century by militant Muslims than have been killed by all other sources in the previous 19 cen­ turies. A basic teaching of Islam is that if a person will not convert to it, then it is all right to kill him, especially is he is a Chris­ tian or a Jew. Arab countries (the largest part of the 57 Muslim countries today) view Israel as “little Satan" and America as “big Satan." Recently, Saddam Hussein of­ fered the family of any suicide bomber $25,000. African Americans in the US. to­ day are sometimes attracted to Islam, until they learn that Mohammed, Islam's foun­ der. owned African-American slaves. The point is this: There is a way that seems right to a man but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 16:25 Also from the Bi­ ble, God's Word: Ephesians 2:8-10 (NKJV) For by grace are you saved through faith, and not that of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Darrel Hawbaker, Hastings CORRECTION: Timm Lewis was identified incor­ rectly as Timm Murphy in the May 9 edition of the Banner, in the report of the Exchange Club Students of the Month for Southeastern Elementary School. ZnjeAiiott... *JkU. Make recall tougher? The State Legislature is taking up a bill that would make it more difficult to recall pub­ lic officials. How would you feel about such a law? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMnrtbr Hasting, Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vce Present Steven Jacobs Socretary/TrMSurer • NEWSROOM • David T.Mxing (EMor) Elaine Gdbert (Assistant EdUor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • W es Pion. Hastings: “I think it is already diffi­ cult to have a recall. I don't think the legislature should make it harder.” Nicole Sayer, Sunfield: Darlene Hughes, Nashville: Marcie Westover, Hastings: Kristie Welton Hastings: Dave Kiel, Middleville: “I think it would take away some of our rights if it became very difficult to re­ move public officials. A re­ call is our recourse to oust corrupt or immoral offi­ cials.” “1 don’t like it. It’s the only resource the public has if it needs to oust them." “If we vote them into of­ fice, we ought to be able to vote them out of office." “1 wouldn’t want to make it harder to recall public of­ ficials. It’s the people’s choice, and they should have the freedom to decide." “I’d say it’s probably not a good idea, because even though we elect public offi­ cials to perform certain du­ ties, they don't always hold to their campaign promises. A threat of recall will make them more accountable in office." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bi m. io 5 30 p.m. Saturdays 8 30a.m tit Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Ratos: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49053-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �Th. Hasting. Bantwt - Thursday May 23 2002 - Page 5 Valedictorian Kyle WWIarns Salutatonan Katie Goebel Salutatorian Corey Case Top Delton students announced Delton Kellogg seniors earning the Highest Honors designation with Gold Cords tor cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.85 were (front, from left) Katie Goebel and Hannah Slater, (back) Jacob Bower, Kyle Williams and Corey Case. Earning Honors and Bronze Cords tor cumulative grade point averages of between 3.0 and 3.49 were (front row, from left) Heather Dybalski, Deb Welker, Autumn Moore. Ashley Quick, Jess Powell, Tonya Hermenitt. Heather Johncock, Bri Gibson, Shandy Ktoth, (middle row) Heather Meaney, Amber Beardslee, Jacki Brandt. Tara Shoup, Barry Cooper. Angie Wheeler, Kim Kammeraad. Dylan Sorrell. David Overbeek, Jon Heethuis, Kristin Matteson, (back row) Tirp Osborne, Jake Otten. Zach Dudley, Tyler Latta. Scott Styf. Jeff Erb. Matt Bernard, Jason Harvath, Varsal Helms. George Walton and Dale Ferris. Missing from the photo are Angela Lucero. Amanda Henson, Lisa Reed. James Springer. Jacob Collier Kim Davis. Jadyn Schmidt and Erin Sutton. High Honors recipients at Delton with Silver Cords, tor earning grade point aver­ ages of 3.5 to 3.84, were (front row. from left) Rebecca Farrell. Meghan Osgood. Natasha Tamminga. (back) Joel Crookston, Trisha McKim and Mark Kemp. Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner A New Name, New Mission, New Pledge of Service To You Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area's best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. Drwer Joe Miller HHS senior sings with MYAF choir Hastings High School senior Joe Miller had the honor of performing with the Michigan Youth Arts Festival Choir Satur­ day, May 11, The MYAF Festival Choir is made up of 120 of the best singers in the state of Michigan. To be considered for this choir, students have to audition for Regional Hon­ ors Choir and State Honors Choir. At the performance for State Honors Choir, select student are chosen to perform at MYAF. ’ This is an amazing honor, and Joe is the cnly Hastings student who has performed with this group." said choral music instruc­ tor Steve Bowen. “Hastings High School is very proud of Joe’s accomplishments this year, and we wish him the best of luck." The choir was under the direction of Dr. Paul Oakley and it met Thursday. May 9. to begin rehearsals. After three days of work, the singers performed songs that ranged from Italian, to German, to spirituals. We've changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. We re On TARGET Per Diem Pay For Experienced Soloa, I Teams and Trainors I Owner Operator^ Solos 83c Teams 83c Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. EXPERIENCED DRIVERS OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-fiRR MORE PAY (5 RH8-667 37Z9) This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) 101 Pennock Partner, R. Troy Carlson M.D. Family Practitioner Pennock HEA , ^Partners in Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings SERVICES , ntof«5ional' Pr°8r'ssive ’ �P«2« 6 - Thu Ha*t>r>g8 Bannur - Thuraday. May 23. 2002 Kenneth A. Stemler SUNFIELD - Kenneth A. Stemler passed away Wednesday. May IS. 2002 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. He was bom May 4, 1912 in Danby Township, Ml. the son of John S. and Nellie (Monroe) Stemler. Kenneth was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Stemler was preceded in death by both his parents; a great grandchild. Cory Martin; granddaughter. Tonja Kay Cassel; daughter. Donna Cassel; and daughter-in­ law. Claudia Stemler. sisters. Dorothy White and Margaret Shortz. He is survived by his wife of 60+ years, Maxine I. Stemler. sons. Richard. Doug (Diane). Kenny (Sue), and Robert; daugh­ ter, Nancy (Mark) Thompson; son-in-law, Clare Cassel; 16 grandchildren. 25 great grandchildren; sister. Vera Eastman; and brother, John (Edith) Stemler. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield, MI. Rev. Brian Sheen of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Danby Cemetery. Mulliken, MI. The pallbearers were the grandsons. Tim. Douglas. Lucas, Cody, and Mike Stemler, Scott Cassel. Randy Clouse, Josh Thomp­ son, Kevin Vansycle. The V.F.W. of Portland. MI will present an honor guard at the funeral home, and at the cemetery in tribute to Mr. Stemler serv­ ing in the U.S. military during Wo4d War II. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Associa tion, c/o Rosier Funeral Home. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. For those wishing more information, log onto www.legacy.com. Arrangements were by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. MORE OBITUARIES Appear on Page 7 Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTViEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 l^cey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmuead (616) 751-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11XX) un.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m.. Btbie Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jeffenon. Father Al Ru» •eU. Pastor. Saturday Mm 4:30 pan.; Sunday Masses 8:30 un. and I IXX) un.; Confession Satur­ day 3 JO-4:15 p-m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD . 1674 West State Rout Haring*. Midi. W. Clayton Garrison, Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 un.; classes fo. ail ages Morning Wbrship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sawhy Evening Service. 6.-00 pun. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.SL arc. Rainbows or JJ. Bible (X4- (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible qua (ages 8- 12k Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19); Adult Bibie Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11:00 un.; Sunday School. 10 un. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBIE.” 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings al cor­ net cf Mill St) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 un.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 ml; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6.-00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 730 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Coaunumonr 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St). Church Office: (611) 945-3014. The Rev. rr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr. E William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 ajn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 un. Sunday School Hour. 11.-00 un. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 un.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 ajn.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phene 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 ajn.: Worship 11:00 ajn.; Evening Service at 6:00 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:T0p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 ajn.; Worship II a.m.: P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616 721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Doilen Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nurs­ ery provided Junior chinch. Youth group. Thursdays senior nxrals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday St Thursday 9 ajn. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 ajn. Sunday School; 10:45 ajn. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pjn. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 un. Morning Prayer. 11:00 ajn. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6.-00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. HustwKk 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 un. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 Am.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 pjn. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Anna. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 Am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 un. . ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 Am. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting ai the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 Am., 6 XX) pjn.: Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for bos s A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517 852-1806. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 ajn.. 10:00­ 10:45 Am. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 Am-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship sen ices and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time” is a great time of celebrating Chrul for all ages 2 yrs. thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton, Pastor. Charles Converse, Minister fx Youth and Faith Formation. Phone <616)945­ 9414. Thursday. May 23 - 5:45 p.m. Adult Bell Choir, 7:00 p.m Crossways; 7 XX). Saturday. May 26 - 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. May 26 - 8:00 & 10:45 un. Worship; 9:30 Am Sunday School. Tuesday. May 28 - 7:00 pjn.. Congregation Coun­ cil; 7XX) pjn. Overeaten Anony­ mous. Wednesday. May 29 10: 00 Am. Wordwatchers; 3:30 p.m. Youth Bell Choir, 7XX) p.m Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 Am. - UVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Am - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 Refreshments. 11: 00 un. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 or fpcofh@voyager.net. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. May 23 12.00 noon Exchange Club host the “Mayor Exchange Luncheon" in Sharpe Hall: 700 pjn.. Honors Assembly - Hastings High School - Scholarships presented. Sunday. May 26 - Graduation Sunday. 8:30 Am. Chancel Choir. 900 Am. Traditional Worship Service; 10: 00 ajn. Sunday School for Pre­ school through Senior High Sharpe Hall; 10:10 Am. “Senior Tea" in Sharpe Hall; 11:20 Am. Contemporary Worship Service; 11: 40 Am. Children's Worship The 9:00 Service in broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. The 11:20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Gunnel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. May 27 - Memorial Day - Church Office closed. Tuesday. May 28 6:15 Am. Men's Bible Study Church Lounge. Wednesday. May 29 - 9:30 Am. Circle Study Lead­ ers meets with Pastor Lumm: 6:45 p.m. Praise Team rehearsal; 7:00 p.m. Chanel Choir. 7 XX) p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Claw­ room. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. __________________ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan__________________ f | ^Beatric^^Zimmerman I | | NASHVILLE - Darlene (Crane) Hull, age 61, Nashville, died Tuesday. May 14. 2002 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Darlene (Crane) Hull was bom on Feb. 8. 1943 in Leslie, MI, the daughter of Forrest B. and Mary L. (Stidd) Madison. She attended area schools and graduated from Dansville High School in 1960. She worked as a nurse's aide, did child care and was employed at Emery’s Adult Foster Care in Vermontville. She was a member of the Nashville Nazarene Church. • She enjoyed birds and owned several par­ rots. She liked socializing, crochetirg. crafting and traveling to Holland for the Tulip Festival and to Frankenmuth. She was preceded in death by Forrest B. and Mary L. (Stidd) Madison. Surviving are her husband, Philip Hull of Nashville; sons. Chris (Janice) Crane of Nashville, John Crane of Hastings; sister. Betty Jordan; 19 grandchildren and nine step grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 17, 202 at Kalamo Methodist Church. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiated. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. DELTON - Beatrice "Bea” (Manning) Zimmerman, passed away. Wednesday evening. May 15. 2002. She was bom on Sept. 27. 1914 in Hartford. MI, the daughter of William and Lottie (Farnsworth) Manning. She graduated from Mattawan High School in 1931. She was a resident of the Delton area since 1942. Mrs. Zimmerman had worked at Post Gardens. West Point Auto Theater and Kellogg Elementary School Food Service. She enjoyed volunteering for many local organizations, working in her yard and gar­ den, bird watching and stamp collecting. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band of 54 years. George C. Zimmerman. She is survived by her children: George D. Zimmerman of Kalamazoo. Reva J. Asbury of Delton. Beverly E. Zimmerman of Plainwell, Connie A. Zimmerman of Parchment and Karl W. (Diana) Zimmerman of Battle Creek; 16 grandchil­ dren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 18. 2002. Burial followed at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Commission on Aging or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Marguerite A. Preston and _______ Murel C. Preston__________ I Phyllis E^HerridOElkey~ HASTINGS - Mrs. Marguerite A. Preston, age 96. of Hastings, died Dec. 31. 2001 at Tendercare of Hastings. She was bom in Concord Township, Iroquois County. III. on Sept. 3, 1905. the daughter of Albert and Josie (Sallee) Blakley. She married Murel C. Preston in 1929. Mr. Murel C. Preston, age 95. of Hastings, died May 16, 2002 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was bom in Campbell Township, Ionia County, Mich., on Sept 25, 1906, the son of Arthur and Addah (Hail) Preston. Murel worked for electrical contractors for many years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He owned and operated a service station and garage in Wayland for several years while his wife. Marguerite, ran a restaurant attached to tht garage. Murel, also worked for the city of Galesburg for a period of years. The couple were preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara and a son. Lewis. Murel was also preceded in death by brothers. Cecil. Bernard and Raymond; by sisters. Olive Oliver and Ethelyn Myers. Marguerite and Murel attended the Yankee Springs Bible Church for a number of years while living in the Delton/Yankee Springs area. Survivors include Murel’s brother. Donald L. (Penny) Preston of Freeport, MI; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in­ law, Edna Houghton of Watseka. III., and a host of friends. A joint memorial service will be held al 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at the Yankee Springs Bible Church with the Rev. Merritt Johnson officiating. Interment of cremains took place at the Oak Grove Cemetery of Galesburg, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. FLORESVILLE. TEXAS - Phyllis E. (Herrick) Elkey. age 82, of Floresville. Texas and formerly of Hastings died Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Elkey was bom on April 14. 1920 in Nashville. Mich., the daughter of Albert and Edna (Mayo) Herrick. She was raised in the Nashville area and in New Jersey and attended schools there. She served in the U.S. Navy from May 25. 1944 until her discharge on Feb. 2, 1946. Her husband’s 35 year military career took them all over th? world, but it was always Michigan she called home. She moved to Hastings in 1978 from Missouri. Mrs. Elkey served in the U.S. Navy as a QM1X3 and was awarded the Honorable Service Pin, the American Campaign Metal and the World War II Victory Medal. A “Plank” owner in the “Women’s in Military History Memorial” in Washington. D.C., she took great pride in having serving her country and gave to organizations promot­ ing U.S. Naval and military history. Mrs. Elkey is survived by sons, Robert (Alice) Elkey of Harlingen, TX, Rodney (Lena) Elkey of San Antonio, TX, Timothy (Vickie) Elkey of Floresville, TX and Norbert (Donna) Elkey of Portales. New Mexico; 41 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Command Sergeant Major Robert W. Elkey on April 2. 1998. Full military honors were held Monday. May 20. 2002 at Fl Custer National Cemetery. Burial was at Fl Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Memorial arrangements may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I__________ John H. Ingram_______ HASTINGS - John H. Ingram, age 84. of Hastings, died Friday, May 17. 2002 at his residence. Mr. Ingram was bom on Dec. 29, 1917 in Hastings, MI, the son of Homer and Dora (Jordan) Ingram. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1935 from Hastings High School. He served in the U.S. Army from Sept 3. 1943 until his honorable discharge Jan. 25, 1946. He was married to Mildred C. Urfer on July 14. 1943. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for over 45 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, enjoyed walk­ ing. camping, golf, visiting his children and grandchildren. Mr. Ingram is survived by his wife, Mildred; daughter. Rebecca Ann DeLacher of Grand Rapids; son. Timothy John Ingram of Fruitport; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nepLews; sister-in-laws. Olga Gordon of Portland. Geraldine Goodwin of Kalamazoo and Wilma Urfer of Bryan. Ohio; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; infant son of 3 months; one brother and two half brothers. Services were held Monday. May 20. 2002 at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Rev. Kathy Brown officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. i Sarah J. Laubaugh N. FT. MYERS. FL AND BALDWIN. MI - Sarah J. Laubaugh, age 88. of N. Ft. Myers, FL and Baldwin, MI passed away May 20, 2002 in Reed City Hospital. Sarah Jane and her twin brother, Shirley James Gillespie were bom to William J. and Hattie M. (Palmer) Gillespie on Jan. 4, 1914 in Hastings, Mich. Sarah was a graduate of Hastings High School, County Normal, and attended Western Michigan (teachers) College and University of Chicago. She taught or was secretary in the school system for 20 years, where upon retiring she purchased and operated Baldwin Department Store in Baldwin for 33 years. She was a member of Baldwin Congregational Church. Michigan Retired Teachers Association, and Order of Eastern Star in Baldwin. She also, worked on the Baldwin Vjlfcge Planning Commission and was a Lak: County Commissioner. She is survived by her daughter. Lynda Parrish and eight nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest sister, Lucille Brown of Woodland, Mich., her next older sister. Iona Bell of Holt, Mich., and her brother. Shirley Gillespie, of Hastings, Mich., her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, and her very dear friend Jeanette Kidder of Baldwin. Mich. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the Baldwin Congregational Church. Visitation at Verdun Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. ' Arrangements were made by Verdun Funeral Home. | ^^KemitW^tamm HOWELL - Kermit W. Stamm, age 80. of Howell. Mich., died May 8,2002 at his res­ idence following an extended illness. He was bom March 6. 1922 in Hastings and was the son of Hart and Ruth Stamm, and brother of Robert Stamm. He married Martha M. Mahar on April 28. 1945 in Hollywood. CA. The Stamms lived in Hastings for many years and moved to Howell in 1990. Mr. Stamm was a real estate broker for many years under the name Stamm Realty and a longtime member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church. He was active in the business community and was an avid fisherman. He served during World War II as an ammunitions instructor in California. Survivors include his wife Martha of Howell; sons. Michael (Marcie) Stamm of Tennessee. David Stamm of Hastings. Dennis (Carol) Stamm of Howell, and Jeffrey Stamm of Howell; 12 grandchil­ dren. 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place, and a service was held Saturday. May 11 th at the Brighton Church of the Nazarene in Howell with Rev. Ben Walls officiated. The family will hold a graveside memorial service at the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings on Saturday, May 25th at 11 a.m. Friends are welcome to attend. I Robert George Sheedy GUN LAKE. WAYLAND -Robert George Sheedy. age 77, formerly of Wayne and Detroit. Ml passed away May 18.2002 at Carveth Village. Middleville. Robert George Sheedy was bom June 29, 1924 at Wayne, Mich., the son of Al and Ruth Sheedy. He was raised in Wayne and attended Wayne schools, graduating from 1942. He received an associate degree from Wayne State University in Labor Relations. He lived in the Detroit area, more recent­ ly at his home on Gun Lake and enjoyed Gulf Shores, Alabama, during the winter. He was married to Alice (nee Tracy) on May 15. 1946 at Birmingham. Mich. He was employed as a Detroit Police Officer, retiring as an Executive Lieutenant He served as Police Chief in Pontiac Township and went on to work on labor relations arbitration for the City of Detroit. Mr. Sheedy was a member of the US. Marine Corps. 2nd Battalion, 26th Marine. He was a paratrooper, fighting on Lwo Ji ma during World War II. He was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed golfing on the league at Mullenhurst. He was proud to be Irish. Mr. Sheedy was a member of VFW. American Legion, Masons. Past President of detroit Lieutenants and Sergeant Association. We will all mis him dearly. He is survived by his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Richard Lintz; his beloved granddaughter. Tracy Nicole Lintz, all of Middleville; brother and sister­ in-law, Theo and Shirley Sheedy: special friends, Evelyn and Webster Lintz, Bob and Marion Meyers, John Wallace. Jerry Willow; special nieces. Dawn Martin (Frank Dolinar)and Kara Sheedy; many other nieces, nephews and a huge circle of friends and extended family members. Preceding him in death were his wife. Alice Sheedy; parents. Al and Ruth; broth­ ers, Norman and Thomas; sisters-in-law, Marge Sheedy and Margaret Martin. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning. May 22, 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Nelson E. Lumm and Rev. Willard Curtis officiat­ ed. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Thursday afternoon May 23.2002 at I p.m. at Birmingham, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Hastings or Thomapple-Kellogg Library. Middleville. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. MI. |______ Cleo D. Edgecomb______ HASLETT - Mr. Cleo D. Edgecomb, age 65, of Haslett, formerly of Nashville, died Sunday. May 19, 2002 al Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Cleo D. Edgecomb was bom on Feb. 6, 1937 in Simonsville, MI. the son of Henry and Lila (Simons) Edgecomb. He was raised in the Holt/Mason area and attended area schools. He was a custodian for the Lansing School District for over 12 years. He enjoyed traveling from house to house visiting friends; he was always on the road. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Edgecomb is survived by his daugh­ ter, Kelly Powell of Lansing; brother. Gerald (Joyce) Edgecomb of Nashville; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lila (Simons) Edgecomb. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 22,2002 at Maple Valley Chapel. Rev. James Hynes officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 - Page 7 I Judith E. (Keeler) Furlong Karmes-Bowman united in marriage Brogans to observe golden anniversary Bob and Doris Brogan will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 31st, 1952. An open house is planned Sunday. June 2, 2002 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, South M-37 at M-79. Friends and relatives all invited. No gifts, please. Their sons, daughters-in-law and grand­ children are: Steve and Sue (Jessica. Kaitlin, Luke and lann). Denny and Sue (Jamie Lynn, Stacey). John and Kathy (Erin and Joel). Castle-Storey to be wed July 27 Linda H. Castle and Theron S. Storey, and their families, are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is employed at Allstate Insurance Company in Grand Rapids, in claims. She resides in East Grand Rapids. The future groom is employed at Allied Mechanical Services, in plumbing. He cur­ rently resides on Gun Lake. A July 27. 2002 wedding will be held at Bay Pointe of Gun Lake. The couple will make East Grand Rapids their home. Nicole Karmes and Lee Bowman were united in marriage in an afternoon ceremo­ ny on Sept. 29, 200), at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Parents of the couple are Denny and Cindy Karmes, and Garry and Melody Bowman, both of Hastings. Master and Mistress of ceremonies were Greg and Alice Gielarowski. uncle and aunt of the bride. Maid of honor was Melinda Moore, and bridesmaids were Kelly Bellgraph, Kim Karmes. Carrie Bowman. Jenny Curtis, and Sarah Price. The miniature bride was Karlee Vaughan, and flower girl was Kassidy Butler. Best man was Marc Nitz, and grooms­ men were Dave DeHaan. Shawn Blough. Jeremy Buller. Greg Butler, and Shaun Price. The miniature groom was David Gielarowski, and ring bearer was Derek Gielarowski. Ushers were Ryan Butler. Brian Cotant. and Jonathan Jacobs. Soloists during the ceremony were Damian deGoa and Jim Robbe. An evening reception was held for the bride and groom at the Crownc Plaza in Grand Rapids. Michigan. The couple spent their honeymoon in Hawaii and currently resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Nicole is an Investment Bank Analyst for Comerica Bank in Detroit, and Lee is employed at Campbell's Collision in Novi. Bailey-McArther plan to wed July 26 Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. JoAnn Louise Bailey, to Nathan McArthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Greg McArthur, of Newbury Park. CA. Nathan is attending Utah Valley State College in Provo. Utah, majoring in con­ struction management. JoAnn will be attending the Utah College of Massage Therapy in the fall. The wedding will take place in the San Diego Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on July 26. 2002. A reception will be held in Hastings on Aug. 2nd. GREAT GIFT IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to Margaret Lord to celebrate 80 years Margaret Lord 80th birthday on May 29. Send cards to 4200 Otis Lake Road. Hastings. Judith E. (Keeler) furlong passed away Tuesday, May 21. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom Aug. 7. 1939 to Arthur and Gladis (Wilkins) Keeler in Hastings, Mich. She worked at Maple Valley Implement Inc. for 30 years, where she was vice presi­ dent. until her retirement in 1992. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments, reading and knitting. Her favorite hobby was her travels to Hawaii. California. Spain and Europe with her sis­ ters and special friends. Although she was confined somewhat, she enjoyed the special care of some very special friends. She especially enjoyed her cats. Judy is survived by her sons. Randy Furlong, Cory and Jackie Furlong, all of Nashville; her brothers, Don (Betty) Keeler of Hemlock. Mich. Kenneth Keeler of Hastings. Charles Keeler of Middleville; sisters. Janice (Stewart) Day of Hastings, and Linda (Harry) Garrison of Freeport, Mich.; granddaughters. Charleen and Kaytlin Furlong; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; brother. Keith Keeler, and nephews. Jack Keeler and Gary Keeler. Visitation will be Thursday. May 23. 2002 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Marie Rufner CLARKSVILLE - Marie Rufner, age 93. of Clarksville, went Home to be with her lord on Monday evening. May 20, 2002. She was bom in Clarksville on May 16, 1909 to Elmer and Veronica (Braendle) Jepson. Marie graduated from Clarksville High School and Central Michigan University and taught for over 35 years, primarily in the Saranac School District. She coached girls basketball at Saranac High School and was proud that her teams had several undefeated seasons. Marie was a lifelong member of the Gateway Community Church in Clarksville, of which her parents were founding members. She was involved as a Sunday school teacher, church treasure!, conference delegate and faithful member. Maria was a wonderful Christian moth­ er. grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughter. Elizabeth Brock of Clarksville; her daugh­ ter-in-law, Dorothy Rufner of Grand Rapids; her grandchildren, Bryan and Annett Brock and their sons, Michael and Shawn, Rodney Brock, Cathleen and Robert Meekins and their sons. Robin and Randall. Christine and Perry Cheathem and their daughter Zoe. Melissa and Nathan Kline and their daughter. Dylann, Rebecca and Kevin Vreugdehil, and Angela and Mark Winters and their daughter, Logan; her sister, Ruth Potter, and many other liv­ ing relatives, friends and former students. Marie was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her parents. Merl Rufner. her son. Merl Rufner, Jr.; her son-in law. Russell Brock, and her sisters. Mildred Richardson. Mabel Jepson, and Frances Slater. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the Gateway Community Church. Burial will be at in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gateway Community Church, The Gideons, or a local Hospice organization. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call ...945-9554 ~Evely^Eve'^Mari^onery DELTON - Evelyn “Eve” Marie Conery (Poth), age 80. of Delton, died Monday. May 20. 2002 at the home of her son in Grand Rapids. She was bom May 21. 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Einan Poth (deceased June 21. 1939) and Blanch Margaret (Morse) Poth (deceased Oct. 25. 1975). She attended Kalamazoo Central High School and attended a two week course at Upjohn Nursing Academy. She came to Delton from Caro, MI in 1971. She also lived in Beloit. Wis.; South Beloit. III.; Battle Creek for five years; Kalamazoo. Marine City and Freeport. MI. She enjoyed reading the Bible, maga­ zines and all types of books. She liked embroidery and “hand work." dancing, fish­ ing, writing poetry, watching birds, flower gardening of roses, zinnias and peonies, she was on the bowling league in Marine City, Mich. Mrs. Conery was a self-employed practi­ cal nurse working with cancer and cardiac patients. She took care of Hazel St. John. She also worked for Custer State Home and Battle Creek V.A. Hospital. She previously worked at Oliver’s in the Aviation Division factory for three years working on B-52’s and RB-52’s. She was married to Robert P. "Bob” Conery June 10, 1963. He passed away June 1. 1970. She is survived by her daughter. Margaret Ann and Gary Mason of Brodhead. WI; sons, Gerald L. and Connie Winterbum of Wyoming. MI and Samuel R. Sulanke of Arizona; six grandchildren. Jeffrey and (Tanya) Winterbum (grandson). Mark and (Ellen) Winterbum (grandson). Laura and (Terry) Hug (granddaughter). Roger and (Anne) Bass (grandson). Lynne Bass (granddaughter) and Lisa Sulanke (grand­ daughter); II great grandchildren. Randy Covert. Kellie Covert. Kari Covert, Jamie Winterbum. Samantha Winterburn. Micah Winterbum, Nathan Winterbum. Nolan Winterburn, Adam Bass. Lisa Bass, Joseph Campell; and one great great granddaugh­ ter, Kaylynn Warners. Preceding her in death was her husband; parents; daughter. Lynne Marie Sulanke (1961); thiee brothers. Earl W.E Brown. Robert N. Horton, and Clarence H. Poth (March 14, 2002); and great grandson. Derek Winterbum (Feb. I, 2000). Visitation will be held after 9 a.m. Thursday at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Serv. where the family will be present from 4-7 p.m. Services will be Friday, May 24. 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Bachman Funeral Chapel. 223 N. Bedford Road. Pastor Paul S. Howell, formerly of Delton 7th Day Adventist Church and Pastor Bill Cowin (assisting) from Delton 7th Day Adventist Church officiating. Burial at Reese Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by the Bachman Heebie Funeral Service. I Belva B. Keith| DELTON - Belva B. Keith, age 87, of Delton and formerly of Grand Rapius, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. She is survived by sons, William (Claudene) Merchant, Robert (Susan) Merchant: several grandchildren, great­ grandchildren. and great-great grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Wilma (Al) Loper, Elena Smith; two nieces. Belva Jean (Herb) Pearce and Lois Brown. She was preceded in death by husband. Cecil; children, Shirley. Laurence and Kenneth. Funeral and committal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24. 2002 at Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. The Rev. George Grevenstuk offici­ ating. Interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will greet relatives and friends 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. HOUSE FOR SALE The Hastings BANNER CM945-9554 for Information 3 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms on almost an acre. Central air, TK schools, 24x32 garage, $99,000. 616-795-9634 I___ Helen J. Karrar LAKE ODESS.A • Helen J. Karrar. age 86. of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning. May 21. 2002. She was bom on March 21. 1916 in Castletown Township to Shirley and Artie (Aspinall) Slocum. Helen was married to Vernon Karrar on Jan. 17. 1933. Together. Helen and Vernon farmed for many years. She is survived by Vernon, her loving husband of 69 years; her children. Richard and Loma Karrar. Paul and Ann Marie Karrar. Sharon and Ron Miller. Stephen and Sherry Karrar. 15 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; four great great grand­ children; her brother. Garth and La Vona Slocum; her sister. Dorothy Karrar. and many other loving relatives and friends. Helen was preceded in death by tier par­ ents and her infant daughter. Beverly Karrar. The funeral service will be held at II a.m. on Thursday. May 23. 2002 al Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. | ~^lic^"s^mtber^e^ MIDDLEVILLE - Alice E. Stnimberger. age 84. of Middleville passed awav May19. 2002 at home. Mrs. Alice E. Stnimberger was bom on Oct. 13. 1917 in Middleville, Mich., the daughter of James and Emma (Butler) Bowerman. She was raised in Yankee Springs and attended a country school. She was married to Tony Stnimberger on July 24. 1937. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Caledonia. Alice Stnimberger was devoted to her home and family. She loved the outdoors, and enjoyed tending her vegetables and flower gardens. She especially enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and fishing with her husband of 50 years. She is survived by her daughters. Vicky (Mike) Kelley of Middleville and Rita (BrentJ Hale of Middleville; one sen; Tom (Linda) Stnimberger of Middleville; eight grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; many nieces and nephews; and son-in-law. David (Dorothy) Culler of Caledonia. Preceding her in death was her husband. Tony Stnimberger; daughter. Janice Cutler; grandson, John Cutler, four sisters and five brothers. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, May 21. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Father David E. LaBlanc officiated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Dallas R. Rush LAKE ODESSA - Dallas R. Rush, age 81, of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord Tuesday morning. May 21,2002. He was bom on April 22, 1921 in Lake Odessa to Herb and May.sc I (Foght) Rush. Dallas had served with the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and took pan in the Normandy Invasion. He had been a member of the VFW and the Lake Odessa Lion’s Club. Dallas was proud of being the owner of a Centennial Farm and had also driven bus for the Lakew ood School District. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (McLeod), whom he had married on May 25, 1946; his parents; and his brothers, Leslie and Kenneth Rush. Dallas is survived by his sons. Leslie (Janie) Rush and Herbie (Bonnie) Rush both of Lake Odessa: special daughter. Bonnie (Bob) Warren of Lake Zurich, IL; his grandchildren, Kenneth (fiancee Heather Allerding) Rush, Brian Rush, craig (Leslie) Rush. Eric (Leslie) Warren, and Daryll Dee (Bruce) Johnson: his great grandchildren. Tyler and Alec Rush. John and Joe Gallagher, and Jaycee Johnson; his brother. Roger (Betty) Rush; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday. May 24. 2002 al the Lakewood United Methodist Church with the Reverend Curtis Jensen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is requesting bids for sign replacement inside two of the County Court buildings. Bid forms and specifications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. Hastings, MI and must be relumed before 2:00 pjn. on Wednesday, June 5,2002. �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 /fed StttA Announcements BOY, Zachary Austin, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 5. 2002 at 8:56 p.m. to Charles and Courtney Ziny of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Cclcstyn Ksena, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23, 2002 at 3:31 p.m. to Marie Hickey. Weighing 8 lbs. and 21 inch­ es long. BOY, Jared Carl, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 2002 at 2:55 p.m. to Chris and Laura Black of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Rae Alisc, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 2002 to Sandra and Thomas Herron of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Rebecca Merrill, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 29, 2002 a» 5:51 p.m. to Rachel and Andrew Mitchell of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. end 21 inch­ es long. GIRL, Jillian Mya Ackley, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 2002 at 9:15 a.m. to Leo Ackley and Lisa Townsend of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 1/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, JoAnna Kay, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 6, 2002 at 11:20 a.m. to Charles and Susan Sawdy of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Colton Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 26, 2002 at 9:34 p.m. to Sarah and Jacob Snow of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Emma Rose, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 2, 2002 at 12:52 p.m. to Rebecca Wilkins and Maxwell Weeks of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Betsy Mia, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 9, 2002 at 5:47 p.m. to Beth and Steve Foltz of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches leng. GIRL, Alison Jean, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 2, 2002 at 3:03 p.m. to Billie Jo and Chris Hartwell of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. GIRL, Amelia Jasmine, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 17, 2002 at 9:21 a.m. to Holly Reichard and Jose Perez of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aidan Malone, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on April 21,2002 at 8:07 p.m. to Mar­ garet and Scott Lancaster of Grand Rapids/Cascade Township. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 24 inches long. TWINS, Matthew Edward *and Mitchell Edward, bom at Penitock Hospital on May 10, 2002 to Sandi and Ed Lester of Delton. Matthew was bom at 3:20 p.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 9 1 /4 ozs and 18 inches long. Mitchell was bcm at 3:34 p.m. and weighed 4 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 17 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Payton Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 11, 2002 at 5:59 p.m. to Kevin and Khristy Dam of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SA1_E Thia firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any Information wo obtain will bo used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below M you are in active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hofland and Jackie Hofland (original mortgagors) to EqmCredrt Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27,1999. and recorded on Jan­ uary 5. 2000 in Document No. 1039830 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 31/100 doflan ($134,351.31), including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be tcructosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premise?., or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11, and run­ ning thence East 713 feet along the South line of Secton 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 rrinutes West 510.1 feet along the center toe of Cobb Road: thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 902 feet along the center of Cobb Road to the true place of beginning; thence West 1115.4 feet paraM with the South toe of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225feotparaflef wtth the East toe of Section 11; toence East 1116 feet paraflel wMh the South toe of Section 11. to the center toe of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 rrtoutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 monthfs) from the date of such sate. Dated: May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File s2Gh21399l Raptors (5-30) to processing of your color photos! FAST. SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 GIRL, McKayla Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 11, 2002 at 8:45 a.m. to Brad and Kim Buehler of Freeport. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Scott Patrick, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on April 30, 2002 at 8:03 a.m. to Patrick and Tracey Sweeney of Dowling. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Angele Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 1, 2002 at 4:27 p.m. to Rebecca D’Agostino and Darrell Powers of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Julia Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 1, 2002 at 3:49 p.m. to Christine and Philip Savage of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 13 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Meghan Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 3, 2002 at 8:24 a.m. to Shawn Kramer and Allen Kramer of Shel­ byville and Grand Rapids. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Notice of Mortgage Furectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE O0TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Bf ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles S. Reigfer. Jr. and Valeria J. Renter (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name charge to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan, Mortgagee, dated February 19.1999, and recorded on February 20. 1999 in Uber 1025787 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and re recorded on Jtay 25. 2000 in Uber 1047225, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 74/100 dollars ($78,980.74). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn., on June 20.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenJed as: Beginning at a point on the East toe of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, which lies 120 feet South of the East 1/4 post of said Section 32, and running thence West 1,320 feet parallel with the East-West 1/4 toe of sted Section to the East 1/8 line thereof; thence North 1.070 feet along said 1/8 toe to the waters edge of Middle Lake; thence Easterly along the Southerly shore of said lake to the intersection with the East line of said Section, thence South 1.100 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Except Parcel 1 Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 83 feet along the East 1/8 line for the true place of beginning; thence continuing North 198 feet along said East 1 /B toe; thence East 253 feet par­ allel with the East and west 1/4 line of Section 32. thence South 198 feet; toence West 253 feet to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress in a private easement 66 feet in width across the South side of above described parcel the North line of which is coincident with the South line of said parcel. Cartton Townshin. Barry County. Michigan Also Exc ept Parcel 2 Beginning at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 30 feet along the East 1/8 line; thence East 318 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of Sectton 32. thence South 150 feet; thence West 318 test to the East 1/8 toe; thence North 120 feet to the place of beginning, together with rights of ingress and egrsss in a private easement 66 feet in width across the North side of above desenbed parcel, the South line of which is coincident with the North line of said parcel. Carlton Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200217582 Cougars (6/6) GIRL, Sidnee Jade, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 7, 2002 at 1:04 p.m. to Cas­ sandra Clark and David Smith of Bellevue. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Jason Andrew, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 8, 2002 at 12:49 p.m. to Jessi­ ca Begerow and Jason Haight of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Tanner Craig, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 9, 2002 at 12:28 p.m. to Jeramy and Sandra Collison of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Hunter James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May II. 2002 at .5:56 p.m. to Jim and Chrystal Hcrmcnitt of Orangeville. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Karlyn Elizabeth Bailey, bom March 24,2002 at Spectrum Health. Down­ town Campus of 1:20 a.m. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 czs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Kar­ lyn is welcomed home by her parents Troy and Kimbcriie (Webb) Bailey, big brother, lan and big sister, Claire of Middleville. BOY, Connor Lee, bom on May 4, 2002 at Spectrum Health Downtown in Grand Rapids to David and Kim Hcnney. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. and 20 inches long. He was wel­ comed home by big sister, Hannah. Proud grandparents arc Robert and Karen Hcnney of Hastings, and Gary and Beverly Webb of Caledonia. Great grand­ parents are Richard and Ella Henney of Hastings, Larry and Rita Smith of Hastings, and Clarence and Dollice Wicringa of Cale­ donia. Proud aunts are Bobbie Henney, Margaret and Jessica Webb and Uncle Paul Henney. GIRL, Kennedy Elaine, bom May 6, 2002 at 1:57 p.m. at Pipp Community Hospital, Plainwell to Aaron and Kelli (VanDenburg) Newberry of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Gabriel Michael, bom at Blodgett Hospital on April 29, 2002 at 6:44 a.m. to Tiffany and Patrick Newman of Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 1/2 lbs., 20 1/2 inches long. Welcome home by James and Madeleine. Grandparents Jim and Jackie Lancaster of Hastings, Ed and Jan Neuman of Middleville. BOY, Hugheston Michael Osborn, bom at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus on May 7, 2002 at 8:17 a.m. to Rick and Karla Osborn of Nashville. Weighing 11 lbs. 1 oz. and 23 inches long. Prouu grandparents are Mike and Brenda Hughes of Nashville and Charles and Beverly Osborn of Pittsford, Ml. BOY, Jacob Todd Arens, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 14, 2002 at 7:15 a.m. to Todd Arens and Sue Coykendall of Hast­ ings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 1/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Henry and Janet Arens of Hastings and Don and Pat Coykendall of Hastings. | Memorial Day (observed) is coming on Monday. Services at Lakeside cemetery are always held at 11 a.m. to accommodate the marching band, which has a schedule cov­ ering Clarksville and Woodland before Lake Odessa. Tradition holds! Lakewood High School graduation is tonight (May 23) on Unity Field. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. At the same time someone will be available to assist anyone doing research in the genealogy library. The athletic season is winding down. On Tuesday, May 28. there will be a Barry County track meet at Hastings, in which Lakewood’s team participates. Also, girls have a softball game on the home field. On Sunday, May 26, Central United Methodist Church goes to its summer schedule with services beginning at 9:30 a.m. Last Sunday was the final day for Sunday School classes for the season. Bible School is planned for a week in June on five consecutive nights. On June 1, there will be garage sales ail over town. This is a promotion of the Chamber of Commerce. One can list his sale by calling a published number. A correction needs to be made concern­ ing the new buildings at Fanners’ Elevator­ Lake Odessa branch. The tallest, widest building is not for holding grain, it is for storing fertilizers. Many years ago. the Lake Odessa Elevator built a building for fertilizer on Eaton Highway west of M-50 and east of Cemetery Road. This put the possibly volatile products outside the vil­ lage. It has expanded a few times and cov­ ers a few acres. Now with the totally new facility being built west of M-50. the cur­ rent site will have its contents moved to the new site. Some of the machines which apply liquid fertilizers look like giant grasshoppers with widespread wheels and high distributors so the machine can strad­ dle tall growing com. The dinner hosted by the local historical society May 16 was well attended by mem­ bers and a few others who responded to the written invitations. Dinner was served by Rosemary and Crystal Hickey at Fellowship Hall. The tables were decorated with stripes of miniature train tracks in Prevent abuse Dear Ann Landers: In the first few months of this year, the media shed light on a number of cases of child abuse. How can we prevent these tragedies from happen­ ing? Nearly three-quarters of Americans re­ port having witnessed abuse and neglect, yet nearly half of them did nothing about it, largely because they did not know how to respond. That is why Prevent Child Abuse Amer­ ica has launched a new’public service ad­ vertising campaign. "A Child is Helpless You Are Not.” This campaign educates the public about what people can do to prevent child abuse and neglect before it starts. We recommend the following “Rs." They do work: Reach out and support parents and kids. Anything you can do. from babysitting to running errands, can help reduce the stress that often leads to abuse. Raise the issue by educating yourself and others in your community. Remember the risk factors, such as eco­ nomic hardship, isolation or substance abuse problems. Recognize the warning signs in children, which may include nervousness around adults, aggression or low self-esteem. Reports suspected abuse or neglect. Your readers can find out more ways to prevent child abuse and neglect by access­ ing our Web site, www.preventchildabuse.org, or by calling 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373). Together, we can help stop the abuse of our nation’s children. - A. Sidney Johnson III, President and CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America. Dear A. Sidney Johnson: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to spread the news to my readers. Each one of us has an obligation to protect our children. I hope my readers will contact your organization or Web site for more information. Can combover Dear Ann Landers: My husband, “Ed­ die,” is one of those guys who has a few long strands of hair that he combs over his bald spot and glues down with hairspray. I love Eddie, but his hairstyle has got to go. Eddie just started a new job. and I made him promise he would get a haircut so his new co-workers would get to know him as he really is. He did not keep his promise and now becomes upset when I bring up the subject He says I’m overly critical and to please lay off. How can I make Eddie see that a comb­ over no longer works for him? I don’t un­ derstand why men think this technique NEWS~~[| keeping with the theme “All Aboard.” John Waite, society president, made a presenta­ tion of plans for a freight house similar in style but larger in size than the original freight house on the north side of the tracks near Fourth Avenue. The original freight building was built by the same Portland builder who erected the unique depot on the south side of the tracks in 1888. The pro­ jects and building will be to the north of the depot in the location in Emerson Street There was an attractive display of pictures to enhance the presentation. Members of the historical society board of directors were introduced as were members of the building committee M.A. Klein. Robert Cobb Jr.. Laurene Henry, JoanChorley. Alan Brodbeck and Ray Martin of Ionia. On Monday evening, the auditorium at the high school was well filled with parents and others. Graduating seniors numbering 112 were seated on stage for their Honors Night. Presentations were made by depart­ ment heads from school with awards for academic achievement. Principal Michael O’Mara presented the honors students, all those who graduate with a 3.5 average or better. Many scholarships were granted by civic groups in the district, including Woodland Lions Club, Sunfield S.P.Y.’s, Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. Woodland Eagles, Lakewood Athletic Association, Choral Society. Lakewood UMC, etc. Brandy Goodemoot. accomplished singer and dancer, had the leading role in a pro­ duction of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Carson City UM church last weekend. Three performances were scheduled, but a fourth was staged Sunday evening by pop­ ular demand. On Sunday afternoon, her mother, Darlene Goodemoot. Dennis and and Luann Shoemaker, William and Jewel Eckstrom, Elaine and Gordon Garlock attended. Lois Goodemoot, Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker had attended with Darlene on Friday evening. On Sunday. Central UMC received new members from a confirmation class held earlier, from adults professing their faith and a transfer. Graduating seniors were See LAKE ODESSA NEWS, page 18 hides baldness. People laugh behind their backs. 1 thought Eddie would be relieved to stop the meticulous process of placing each wisp of hair so precisely, but obviously, he is too vain to change his ways. What can I say to make him understand he isn’t fooling anyone? - Prefer Bald in Memphis. Tenn. Dear Memphis: It will take some effort to convince Eddie that he is better-looking without the comb-over. Balding men hang on to those few hairs as if they were threads of gold. Point out to Eddie that bald men can look attractive, even powerful. Consider Michael Jordan. Yul Brenner, Patrick Stewart, Sean Connery and Jesse Ventura. Tell him that young men today actually shave their heads to achieve that shiny-pate look, and he would be right in style. If all else fails and he insists on covering the bald spot, ask him to consider a wellmade hairpiece or to save up for a trans­ plant. (They are expensive). Either would be an improvement. Did she? Dear Ann Landers: Last week, while cleaning my 19-year-old daughter’s bed­ room. I came across material that made me think she has had an abortion. 1 was devas­ tated. I believe in a woman's right to choose, but this was my grandchild, Ann. 1 am grieving for the loss and have been un­ able to talk to my daughter about iL I wish she had come to me when she learned she was pregnant but there is noth­ ing I can do about it now. Should I bring up the subject? I am so sad, I cannot get over it. Please ’ell me what to do. - Mom in Iowa. Dear Mom: You may be mistaken about your daughter's pregnancy. Finding mater­ ial in her bedroom indicates research, noth­ ing more. You owe it to her to find out the truth before you make assumptions. Talk to her with an open heart, and let her know how you feel. If it turns out she did indeed have an abortion, you can be sure she did not come to that decision easily. She is probably hurting, too. and wants des­ perately to confide in her mother. You can both benefit from comforting each other and moving forward. Please try. Dad’s deceit Dear Ann Landers: I am a 15-year-old girl. When my sister and I were bom. my parents set up college accounts with our parents named as trustees. My parents di­ vorced seven years ago, and my mother dis­ covered that Dad had gone into those ac­ counts and withdrawn half the balances. He opened new savings accounts for my sister and me. listing himself as the sole trustee. My sister recently discovered that her ac­ count has no money in iL When I asked Dad to see my balance statement, he was evasive and said I was “too young to understand." He would not let me withdraw any money from the account. I’m pretty sure he has spent all of it. My mother cannot possibly afford to pay for all our college expenses. How can I ap­ proach Dad about what’s going on without hurting his feelings? Is there any way I can get the money back? - Loving Daughter in North Carolina. Dear Daughter: Don’t be so worried about hurting Dad’s feelings. He should be honest with you about the money so you can prepare for your future. If the funds are gone, there is no way you can get them back. Ask your father point­ blank if there is money left in the account and how much. Tell him you need to know so you can start saving for college as soon as possible. Meanwhile, be prepared to check out student loans and scholarships at state universities. Lack of money is no rea­ son to miss out on a college education. No chains Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed some wonderful safety lips for sin­ gle women living alone. One of them, how­ ever. bothered me a lot. The writer said to keep the door locked, and use the peephole or a chain on the door to check out visitors. Please tell your readers that chains will not protect them. I am 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 95 pounds. During an emergency, I had to break into my own apartment through the back door. The chain was still attached, and I managed to rip it out of the wall with barely any effort. A reasonably strong per­ son would have no trouble forcing his way through that door. Chains give the illusion of safety, but pro­ vide very little. Tell folks to keep the door shut and use the peephole. Period. - Care­ ful in Quebec. Dear Quebec: Chains are not always sturdy enough to prevent intruders from en­ tering. Sliding bolts work better, but they also are no guarantee. A peephole is the safest way to check who is at your door. If you cannot make out the visitor’s identity, ask the person to stand where he or she can be seen. If the visitor refuses, do not open the door. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �Th© Hastings Banner - Thursday.May 23. 2002 - Page 9 dies and lost his jack knife in the feeder. It went into the grinder and probably ended up in some cow’s stomach. “At any rate we didn’t lose any cows. George didn’t come home from war. He was a Private First Class and had enlisted in the Marines in January 1943. going over­ seas in October of 1943. He was assigned to the 4th Marine Division. 1st Amphibious Corp.. Marine Raider Unit." Harold V. Frey wants to the generations following those who fought in World War II From TIM€ to TIM€ by Joyce E Weinbrecht Harold Frey and WWH The Barry County Historical Society has been working very hard under Chairman Nyla Nye to get the history of the Barry County World War II veterans into a vol­ ume. Harold V. Frey is a member of the com­ mittee. He has expressed concern that the next generations of Americans do not and will not appreciate the sacrifices made by these veterans of World War II. He submits the following essay concerning Pearl Har­ bor and the entrance of the United States into the world wide conflict. Harold was bom in Johnstown Township, Barry County, Mich. He attended and grad­ uated from Hastings High School. He was inducted into the Army of the United States to serve his country during the Korean Conflictv He was discharged on Aug. 23. 1951. and returned to Michigan with his bride, Barbara West, whom he had met while on vacation in Florida. The couple spent part of their time in Florida and the rest in Michigan over the nine years following his discharge from services, finally settling in Barry County. He writes about World War II and Pearl Harbor. The War in Europe had been going on for over two years when on Sunday, Dec. 7. 1941, the word came over the air waves everywhere. Pearl Harbor had been attacked by the Japanese. Harold writes: "When President Roosevelt came on the radio on Sunday night, Dec. 7, 1941 and announced the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor, the country was at war. On Dec. 8th, hie President went before Congress to make} a formal declaration of war on Japan and Nazi Germany. "NIany men arid women left their jobs and Shoots the next day and enlisted in the service of their country. The United Stales was indeed ‘united.’ “Many of those who so quickly and courageously enlisted in those days never came back to the United States, but gave their lives to the service of their country. (To honor These brave citizens, the Barry County Historical Society has been on a mission to collect and record the deeds of these brave Americans who served from Barry County.] "Tracking down men and women from Barry County has been a major task. News­ paper articles and cemetery records have been researched in an attempt to find and record the history for future generations. And not everyone has been found and recorded, but every attempt has been made to find these veterans." Harold Frey made a trip to Pearl Harbor in 2001 and writes about this trip and the memories it brought back. He writes: “My recent visit to Pearl Harbor in 2001 brought back memories of that fatal night, Dec. 7, 1941.1 had just turned 13 and had just started in the eighth grade at Hastings Central School. "The shock of America being attacked by the Japanese - For one thing, the most of us never knew anything about Hawaii or Pearl Harbor. Now the country was at war. “I was a little dismayed with my grand­ daughter when she and her father were with me in 1991. As we were leaving Pearl Har­ bor, I asked her if she knew why we were there? She said, ‘no.’ I asked her if she knew what had happened here? Again she said ‘.no.’ World War II is a million miles away from todays school children. Aren’t we teaching history any more? "I turned around and pointed to the mountains behind me and told her, ’On Dec. 7th. 1941, the Japanese came over those mountains and bombed the American fleet out ’here in that harbor. That monu­ ment out there is where the Arizona Battle­ ship went down, killing several hundred men on board. That big ship out here behind the Arizona is the battleship Mis- LEGAL NOTICES Pearl Harbor taken May 17. 2001, the week of the premier of the movie. “Peart Harbor." One can not help but get a tear in your eyes as you look out over the har­ bor and realize the tragedy that occurred here Dec. 7. 19411 In the back ground is the Arizona Memorial, behind that is the Missouri. The battle ship on which the peace treaty was signed in Japan! Harold V. Frey souri. World War II for Americans started right here in Pearl Harbor. You are standing on one of America’s most historical sites.’ ’"Out there on the battleship, Missouri was where the peace treaty with Japan was signed. The end of the war. So I guess you’d have to say the war started here and now a memorial to the end of it is here.’ "The primary goal of the Japanese was to hit the Navy in Pearl Harbor, sink the ships and knock out the American Navy. The the­ ory was that we’d simply give up and not go after them. Wrong. "We quit what we were doing, laid down our picks and shovels and picked up our rifles and went after them. We didn’t stop until we had them back to Japan. The Amer­ ican ‘minuteman.’ Back during the Ameri­ can Revolution these men did just that. "World War II proved that the America fighting man still is very much alive and well. We still pick up our rifles and go to war when the situation demands it. By the end of Dec. 8. 1941. the enlistment offices were packed with men and women volun­ teering for military service. "The rest of us. those too young to go or too old to go stayed behind and raised the food, made the weapons of war and did what we could to outfit the fighting men on the front lines. "Manufacturing plants stopped what they were doing and made the p'anes. the tanks and the rifles to send overseas to help fight the axis power. "Willow Run near Detroit made the B-24 Bombers, Dodge and Studebaker made the trucks. Willy’s made the ‘Jeep.’ And what a piece of equipment that was! Nothing dur­ ing World War II captured the imagination any more than the Army's 1/4 ton truck called the Jeep. "The Jeep wen! to war. It did every con­ ceivable job in the services. It hauled big guns to the front. It hauled the ammunition to the big guns. It carried men and equip­ ment to the front and brought back the wounded. Small enough to fit into a big car­ go plane and big enough to do the job it was sent out to do when it got there. It went to war on every front. It is no wonder it cap­ tured the imagination of everyone. It is no wonder every fighting man remembered the now famous Jeep, still in production after all of these years. "Times change, war changes and the men and men who fight those wars i.ave changed. One thing remains - Our fighting spirit. That has not changed. Nor will it. We don’t’ like being shot at. "One soldier I remember best was Floyd Welcher. He was bom and raised in John­ stown Township and enlisted in the Army some time around 1939 or 1940.1 only met Floyd once. That was in Banfield, Mich, just before he left for overseas duty in the Philippines. Floyd was visiting friends, Henry Gray and his family that day and was in uniform. I was impressed. "Floyd Welcher was on the island of Bataan when it fell to the Japanese and spent the rest of the war in a Japanese pris­ oner of war camp in the Philippines. When the Philippines were liberated and the American Army took over the prisoners were released and put on a hospital ship and sent home. That hospital ship was torpe­ doed just off of the coast of South America and it was sunk. The ship was not marked as a hospital ship and was mistaken for an ene­ my ship and was one of our own sub­ marines that sank this ship. Frank Welcher didn’t come home. “Another man. George Cashmore, enlist­ ed in the United Stales Marine Corps and lost his life on Iwo Jima. I grew up knowing George. The last time 1 saw him before he enlisted was while he was working for Luther Lentz on the feed grinder. He was cutting some binder twine on some oat bun- Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by James Robert McCown and Jacqueline McCown (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Amenca’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated May 12.1999, and recorded on May 20. 1999 in Instrument 1029803 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 43/100 dol­ lars ($110,846.43). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 11.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 1790 feet West of the Northeast cor­ ner of Section 26. Township 4 North. Range 7 West at line post on Barnum Road thence South 341 feet, thence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet thence East 746 feet to place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200217977 Mustangs-B (5/20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE-SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. Willis Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patricia A. Willis, his wife, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17.1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in Uber 617. Page 749, Ba.ry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($75,807.18) including inter­ est at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 27. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 ol Plats, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated May 23. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 (6/20) File No. 200 0379 There's no better time to book a Carnival cruise than right now. Because for a limited time, your local cruise expert is offerfog specai savings on “Fun Ship" cruises. Act now for the best price and you can enjoy all the fabulous entertainment, fine dining, exciting destinations, pampering service and wide variety of fun that can only be found on Carnival. See for yourself why Carnival is The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World! 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Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at Dubftc venue, at ths Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on June 20.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 feet of the East 20 acres of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North, Range 7 Waal. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, excepting land conveyed to the State of Michigan for Highway M-66 in Deed recorded in Liber 307 on Page 383 in the records of said countv. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) Dated* Mav 9 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Statons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File ■200216168 Staton- OAl(tn MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Woodmansee, un­ married. to First Residential Mortgage Network. Inc., mortgagee, dated August 12, 1999 and recorded August 24. 1999 m Doc No. 1034345. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by. The Bank of Now York. TR U/A dM 12/1/3001 (EOCC Trust 2001-2), by assignment dated April 11. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine and 99/100 Dollars ($90,999 99) including interest at the rate of 11.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that foe mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 13, 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 4, Supervisor’s Plat ol Green Meadows No. 1. as recorded in Liber 3. Pagefs) 67 of Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: May 2. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York. TR. 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Source: Material submi.ted by Harold V. Frey. 158 Carbon Ctr. Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. I The Intelligent oil. (5-30) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 Historic site adds summer hours Bowens Mills introduces ‘The Gathering Place’ 1984. Carleen's parents. Neal and Marion Cook, first generation millers, asked them to come to the mill and to live in the Bowen House that had been recently pur­ chased after coming up for foreclosure. The house needed .o be restored after it had been remodeled many times through the years. Most of the old woodwork was removed and the plaster was falling off the walls. The Sabins restored the house during the 13 years they lived there and purchased the house from Carleen’s mother after the death of her father. Neal, in 1989. In 1997 when Marion and her new hus­ band. Ron Frye, retired. Owen & Carleen decided to purchase Historic Bowens Mills and become second generation millets. “Since we had dedicated so much of our lives to the mill and all of the restoration projects, there was no question in our minds what we wanted to do when the op­ portunity arrived," Carlcen said. In 1998, their first year, an artisan wood­ working shop was added to the mill prop­ Bowens Mills' second generation owners are continuing their ambitious agenda to make it an attraction. The historic mill and village in Yankee Springs Township, which dates back to 1864 plans to offer summer hours and events and is adding a new building called "The Gathering Place.” Co-owner Carlcen Sabin calls the new building "a wonderful, huge gambrel roof building that will be key in the future of the historical park and pioneer farming vil­ lage." The Gathering Place, which is under construction, will house a gift shop and an enormous "great room" for large gather­ ings. musical concerts, theatrical perform­ ances. wedding receptions and festival ex­ hibits. Meanwhile, the historical park will be open in the summer with regular business hours for the first time ever. Carlcen and husband Owen Sabin, sec­ ond generation millers, came to live on the mill property after selling their farm in erty. Il was built out of lumber from a barn that had blown down in Grandville. The water wheel project called "Neal's Drcam" was completed in the second year with the help of the Fork River Free Trap­ pers and many other friends and family vol­ unteers. After completing the water wheel pro­ ject. the Sabins looked forward Io what they felt would be the next project — the re-creation of the "muley saw mill" that was located on the mill property before the grist mill was built in 1864. 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BEST TERM A RA'L IQ QLAUHtD ’11,995 The new building will not only be a place for visitors on rainy days, but also be a place for large tours and school groups to enjoy video presentations before beginning their tour of the mill property. The res» of the year it will be used as a place for large gatherings, musical concerts, theatrical per­ formances, weddings and wedding recep­ tions and large exhibits. This building is an insurance policy for us," said Carleen. "Ever since the first festi­ val here years ago. we have always run the risk of bad attendance because of the weather. Now we have a place that we can gather in case that happens. “We figure it will take another year to complete the project. We have the outside done and the volunteers are going to start to paint the exterior this week. We hope to have most of the inside finished by the time we start fund-raising festivals in Septem­ ber. “It will be an awesome sight for visitors when it is complete. Owen is very handy and has a way of making things look like they have always been there, and I am sure, that this building he has built, with his faithful volunteer helpers, will follow suit with the projects he has done in the past. When we finish this project we will move on to the saw mill project. “We feel this building is our mark on the historical park, our own personal touch, that will be enjoyed by all who come here for a long, long time." The new summer hours for the Historical Park will be, after Memorial Day. Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The park will be open for visitors to enjoy the grounds, to interact with the animals and to take a peek at some of the historical build­ ings. Admission io the Park is $2, children under 5 arc free. People also can schedule a private tour by appointment foi $5 each. The tour will be guided by the miller, his wife or one of the mill volunteers. “This will be the first time for regular business hours.” Carleen said. “In the past, the mill grounds have been open by ap­ pointment. on certain days and for festivals. The miller and his wife (the Sabins) feel that being open though the summer will be a real asset to the tourism of Barry County. Yankee Springs and to out of town guests who are visiting the area. The 2002 calendar of events planed for the mill arc: • First annual "Summertime" Civil War Days - Fathers Day Weekend June 15 and 16, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, along with a candlelight tour from 7 to 9 Saturday night. • “It’s Cider Time" festival series: Six festival weekends mid-Scptember through late October. The festivals will include the first cider pressing. Farm & Fiber Days, Steam & Gasoline Engine Show. Mountain Men Encampment. Civil War Days and a Harvest Festival. The weekends will in­ clude living history encampments, old-time music, a petting zoo with farm animals and horse-drawn wagon rides, along with many other history-related activities. Cider, doughnuts, hot apple dumplings and food are available near the large shaded picnic area. The fun starts each Saturday and Sunday at noon and lasts until 5 p.m. • “Christmas at the Mill” (no admission fee): Opens the day after Thanksgiving, Friday. Nov. 29. and runs through Dec. 22. Featured arc Christmas trees, family horse­ drawn rides, photos with Santa and Christ­ mas gifts. The grand opening will be Fri­ day, Nov. 29. from noon to 5. then Satur­ days ano Sundays though Dec. 22. There is a free family ride with the purchase of a Christmas tree. “We arc into making family memories here at Historic Bowens Mills and we hope people will join us,” Carleen said. • Celebration of Spring: (no admission fee) Saturdays in April. Open noon to 5 p.m. Spring Plow Day third Saturday in April. Bowens Mills Studios will photo­ graph children and family Easter portraits Saturday. April 5-April 26 from noon to 5 p.m. The feature is photos with live bun­ nies. lambs, chicks and small animals. The historic old mill is located in the heart of Yankee Springs Township, two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. For more information, call 795­ 7530 or visit www.bowensmills.com. �HASTINGS PITUC LIBRARY 121S •< h SI (USINGS Ui 4Jwio 1891 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 - Page 11 Cardiac Saxons lock up 3rd place in conference standings behind champion Wyoming Park and second-place Unity Christian. In doing so. the Lady Saxons (19-12. 10­ 6 in the Gold) achieved the second of three preseason goals, which was to finish in the top three in the conference. They satisfied their first goal by winning their own tour­ ney back on April 13. The Saxons' quest to achieve their third goal — a district title at Charlotte on Satur­ day. June 1 — will be the most difficult yet. Hastings will open at noon against the winner of a May 28 game between Char­ lotte and Portland. If the Saxons advance, they will face cither Lakewood or Lansing Waverly for the district championship around 2 p.m. Hastings 5, Wayland 4 For the second game in the row. Hast­ ings rallied with two out in the seventh for a win. completing a rare season sweep of the Wildcats at Wayland on Monday. Trailing 4-3 in the top of the seventh. June Bishop led off with a single and ad­ vanced to second on i passed ball. The Wildcats quickly forced two outs, however, and it looked like they might dodge the bul­ let. Heather Krebs and Emily Marlin had other ideas. Hastings catcher Heather Krebs. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Two thrilling comeback wins — both with two outs in the seventh inning — pro­ pelled the Hastings varsity softball team to third place outright in the final O-K Gold Hastings' Abbie Allerding. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Krebs promptly jacked an RBI double to tie the game at 4-4. and Marlin followed up with an opposite-field triple to bring in Krebs for the go-ahead run. Wayland (19-11) got out of the inning, but Saxon pitcher Abbie Allerding took care of business on the mound to preserve the win. shutting down the side with two groundouts and a strikeout. Allerding had 10 Ks against six hits and one walk while giving up three earned runs. Krebs (2B. 2 RBI. BB. run) and Alexis Powell (RBI) had two hits each, and Marlin (3B. 2 RBI) and Bishop (run) had one hit each. Tiffany Howell walked three times and scored two runs. A knee injury to Courtney Fortier at sec­ ond base forced the Saxons to reinvent their infield for the second time this season, but it held up. Cassie Meade moved to second. Dianna VanBoven to third. Amber Thomas to first and June Bishop to center field. Hastings 4, Sparta 3 The Saxons prepped for the wild one at Wayland with this hcarlstoppcr at home on May 15. overcoming four errors in dra­ matic fashion. Staring down a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the seventh with one out. Amber Tho­ mas got a hit and Tiffany Howell walked. After another Saxon out. Heather Krebs came through again, knocking in Thomas, moving Howell to third and landing herself on second. With two outs and the winning runs in scoring position, senior Alexis Powell stepped to the plate. “Sparta called a defensive huddle so I called (assistant coach) George (Williams) over to talk with Alexis and me." Hastings coach Marty Buehler said. “I told Alexis that I wanted her to look to hit. that even if they go to three balls and no strikes she should iook for one to groove. “I wanted the bat in her hands. Why Sparta did not intentionally walk Lex I will never know.” The Spartans wound up asking them­ selves the same question when Powell smacked a shot into the left-center gap for a two-run game-winning triple. “Lex really bailed us out of a hole to­ night." Buehler said. Amber Thomas started and pitched six innings (1 ER, 4 H. 1 K. 0 BB). Abbie Al­ lerding came on in the seventh when the Saxons were still down and wound up with the win. Howell scored two runs for the Saxons. South Christian 5, Hastings 4 Hastings closed out the regular season with a tough eight-inning loss to South Christian on Tuesday. The Saxons committed six errors on the night. Allerding took the loss on the mound. Krebs (2-for-3, 2 RBI) and Powell both hit doubles, and Allerding went 2-for-4 at the plate. Barry County Meet Tuesday in Hastings Lady tracksters send three to Champion of Champions Hastings’ varsity girls’ track team sent three athletes to the Champion of Champi­ ons meet at Wyoming Rogers on Monday after an eighth-place team finish at the O-K Gold meet on May 14. “(The Champion of Champions) is a great honor and accomplishment for the girls who qualified,” Hastings girls’ coach Fred Hutchinson said. Junior Niki Noteboom qualified with third-place finishes in both the 100 dash (with a personal best) and high jump. At re­ gional on May 18, she took fourth in the high jump and fifth in the 100. “Niki is certainly one of the best athletes in the area." Hutchinson said. Sophomore Kristin Lydy qualified in the 100 hurdles with a personal best and went on to place sixth at the Champion of Cham­ pions. “This is quite an accomplishment for any athlete, let alone a sophomore,’’ Hutchinson said. “Kristin is a great competitor. I’m looking for big things from her in the fu­ ture.” Senior Ashley DeLinc qualified on the strength of a second-place conference fin­ ish in the discus. “Ashley has been so steady all year and has done a great job,” Hutchinson said. “We'll miss her contributions next year.” Other medals at the conference meet were earned by the 3200 relay team of Sarah Clevenger. Emily Hoke. Catherine Fish and Stephanie Buck (fifth), and Lisa Noteboom in the long jump (sixth). Emily Hoke set a season-best time of 2:42 in the 800 in her best race in two sea­ sons. “I'm really proud of how Emily has con­ tinued to push, even though her season has been relatively frustrating," Hutchinson said. “Sarah Clevenger set a personal best in the two-mile run and improved a great deal this year. “Stephanie Buck also had a good confer­ ence meet, anchoring our fifth-place relay and running a good time in the open 800 We'll miss her next year. I wish she would have been out for track all four years be­ cause she was a great addition this year. “These performances were good ones and hopefully will set us up for a great day at the Barry County Meet.” The Barry County Meet is set for Tues­ day in Hastings at 4:15 p.m. Hastings' Kristin Lydy Crunch Time by Matt Cowall Delton track 1st, 2nd in KVA; Williams, Erb go on to state ■' It’s not win or lose, but how you play the game I have another confession to make. Beneath my rugged, chiseled exterior, there beats the heart of a Grade-A softy. My assessment of my exterior may be questionable, but there’s no doubting my inner squlshiness, and I can prove it to you with an admission, at the risk of being laughed out of every sports bar and water-cooler conversation from here to eternity: I don't hate losing. That's not always true in all things, and my wife could probably make a pretty strong case that it’s never true in anything. But when it comes to sports, my mood has mellowed over many years, and I usually don’t get too far out of whack one way or another. * There are notable exceptions, including the current hockey playoff between the glori­ ous, saintly Red Wings and the low-brow, thuggish and undeniably evH Colorado Ava­ lanche. I’m not one to shy away from a good MSU/U of M tussle, cither. Yet I'm far removed from the peak of my partisanship during middle and high school. I can remember returning from high school or Michigan State games and be­ sieging my poor family with rants over bad calls, unlucky bounces and other “What Ifs" that led Io a loss. They’d put up with it for only so long before sending me off to a neu­ tral comer to stew in my own competitive juices. When I played the sports myself, doing well meant so much to me that I could make myself sick just thinking about it. Nothing else in life, before or since, has ever made me as nervous as athletic competition. I’m happy to have gradually graduated from such a mindset. I’m not cured of it com­ pletely. but plenty of other things will leave me sleepless before any sporting event will. And besides, in this job. taking sides isn’t always easy. I cover six different commu­ nities. and I do my best to provide each one with the respect and focus it deserves. i get to know kids and coaches. I get to know A.D.’s and athletic secretaries, who are invaluable lifelines against deadlines. All in ail, it’s a cool group of people. Then two of the schools play against each other, and it’s like watching two of your good fri-nds compete: It’s compelling, but you don’t really want either to lose. Softer titan the Pillsbury Dough Boy. In fact. I’m rolled out thin enough that I strive to hit events involving more that one of my teams. Two-for-one is a great deal, and some area tournaments are veritable bo­ nanzas of several teams at once. But when I gain this efficiency. I lose the ability to cut loose. At these events. I pul on my best poker face and try to act like a real journalist, as impartial as a stump. Playoffs and other more neutral evens:; sometimes provide an outlet where I can in­ dulge my inner fan. unless I have to be close enough to the play to take pictures, when 1 still have to keep my cool (other teams usually don’t like it when the photographer cheers...). Still, most of the time I’m watching two teams at once, and this puts a totally differ­ ent spin on the competition. I notice more of the effort and less of the result, and it’s a big reason why this job has been able to remind inc very clearly of the basic and good things sports can teach and make us feel. If you think about it. the world as a whole could use a heaping dose of this elusive perspective, since so much of our mad scramble through life is spent fighting win-orlosc battles instead of finding win. win solutions. Peeking outside of this box and seeing from both ends at once would do us all a lot of good. I digress. I’m a rugged, chiseled sportswriter, not a self-help guru, and 1 know win­ ning can feel pretty good. Very good even, especially if the Wings can vanquish those criminals from Colorado. But I also know that who wins, and who loses, is often in the eye of the beholder. See you next week. Delton’s Kyle Williams (front) and John Erickson. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton's Jason Erb. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton's Tony Johnson takes the ba­ ton from Dan Schwarzer. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The De I ton-Kellogg varsity track teams nearly swept the titles at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Meet at Parchment on Tuesday, with Pennficld edging the Delton boys by the narrowest of margins, 143 1/3­ 141. The Panther girls held off a late charge by Kalamazoo Christian to win the meet with 127 points, wrapping up an outright championship after going undefeated in league duals. K-Christian finished with 109 points, followed by Paw Paw (103) and Hackett (95). For the boys. Jeff Erb took first in the 300 hurdles, as did Derrick Hammond in the pole vault and the 800 relay team of Chris Oglesbcc, Tony Johnson. Juan I lieto and Jeff Erb. Taking seconds were Mike Kabe) (s.iot put), Jason Erb (pole vault), Kyle Williams (800, 1600 and 3200). Oglesbcc (200), the 400 relay team of Jeff Erb, Jason Erb, Johnson and Nieto, and the 3200 relay of Evan Williams. CJ Hasman, John Erickson and Kyle Williams. Third-place points came from Jamie Springer (shot put), Oglesbcc (100 and 400), and the 1600 relay team of Evan Wil­ liams, Johnson, Daniel Schwarzer and Clay Drcwyor. Placing fourth were Adam Rouse (pole vault), Jason Erb (110 hurdles), Jeff Erb (100) and Evan Williams (800). Jake Young (long jump) and Bill Roberts (3200) placed fifth, and Springer (discus) and Jason Erb (300 hurdles) placed sixth. Kabcl, Jason Erb, Evan Williams, Erick­ son, Hasman, Kyle Williams, Nieto, John­ son, Jeff Erb and Oglesbcc made the All­ League team by placing second or better. Kyle Williams, Jason Erb qualify for state meet Delton sent two track athletes on to the Division 2 state meet at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids on June 1 from the regional qualifier held at Delton on May 17. Senior Kyle Williams qualified in both the 800 (third in 1:59.80) and 1600 (second in 4:28.60). Junior Jason Erb made it in the pole vault (third in 13-1). Other regional placers were Jeff Erb in the 300 hurdles (fifth in 42.00) and Derrick Hammond in the pole vault (sixth in 11-9). Golf 11th at regional The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team wrapped up its season on Monday with an llth-place finish at the 16-tcam Division 2 regional tournament at Binder Park in Bat­ tle Creek. The Saxons notched an 18-holc team score of 460. Junior Kristie Welton carded a round of 100 to lead the team. Sophomore Jill Jolley came in at 104. followed by junior Courtney Oakland (122) and sophomore Kristen Beckwith (134). Junior Olivia Parc shot a 139. O-K Gold champ South Christian easily won the regional with a team round of 340. 35 strokes better than second-place Harper Creek (375). Middleville placed seventh with a 439. and Lakewood was ninth with a 447. Welton, an All-O-K White honoree last year, was named All-O-K Gold this year with a nine-hole league average of 48.5. Jolley received honorable mention All­ Conference recognition. With no seniors and only three juniors out of 18 team members this year, the Sax­ ons have a chance at a bright future. “We hope for growth and improvement by next year.” Hastings coach Bruce Krue­ ger said. “We need to develop depth and dependable scoring for our third and fourth spots. “This is a great, enthusiastic group of girls. They need to get out and play com­ petitive golf, and they’ll improve.” Kristie Wetton was named to the All­ Conference golf team. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Hastings baseball tagged with more tough losses NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made m the conditio/iS of a certain Mortgage made on February 28. 2001 with Scott E. Harris and. a single man. as Mortgagor, and Diversified Mortgage Finance Company, as Mortgagee and recorded on March 9, 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, in 1055849. Page 1-4. and was assigned to Northpointe Bank on March 5. 2001 and the Assignment was hied on March Q. 2001 in the Office of the Register of Deeds toi the County of Barry. State of Michigan, in 1055850. Pages 1-2. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid as of th a date of this notice the sum of $99.228 93 inclusive of accrued interest, and no smt or proceedings at law or m equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof secured by said Mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by virtue of the power of sale contained <n said Mortgage, and the statute tn such case made and provided, on May 30.2002 at 1 00 p.m. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for Barry County, there wtil be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder or bidders at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on sa>d Mortgage, together with interest rate of 17.95% percent, all allowable costs of sale and applicable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mortgage mentioned and described as follows Legally Described as A parcel of land begin­ ning 150 fee; South of the Northwest comer of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East to Bartow Lake. 650 feet, more or less: thence West 650 Feet more or less, to the West Section line; thence North along Section line to the place of beginning. Tax ID: 08-16-008-400-00 The period within which the above premises may be redeemed shall expire six months from the date of sale, unless the property ts deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a; MSA 27A 32411. m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated: Apnl 2. 2002 Patrick Timothy Reid. II REID AND REID Attorneys for Mortgagee Business & Trade Center 200 N. Washington Square. Ste. 400 Lansing. Michigan 48933-1384 Telephone (517' 487-6566 (5/23) This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below if you are In active military duty. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on October 11. 1978. by Cathy A. Edgerte. a single woman, now known as Cathy Edgerte-Adams, as Mortgagor, to Hastings Savings & Loan Association, now known as Mainstreet Savings Bank FSB. as Mort­ gagee. and which mortgage was recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on October 12.1978. in Uber 238. Page 559 (the -Mortgage'), and on which Mortgage there is claimed to be an indebtedness, as de­ fined by the Mortgage, due and unpaid in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Eighty­ Seven and 33/100 DoBars ($2,587.33) as of the date this notice, including principal and interest, and other costs secured by the Mortgage, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale in the Mortgage having become operative by reason of the default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. May 30.2002. at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court tor the County of Barry, there win be of­ fered tor sale and soid to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount of the indebtedness due on the Mortgage, together with legal costs and ex­ penses of sale, certain property located in Barry County. Michigan, described m the Mortgage as Lots 4 and S of Supervisor s Ptat of Ackers Poiri, according to the recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 73. being in section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, also a parcel of land in the West one-half of the North­ east fractional one-quarter of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as beginning at a point on the Section line 30 rods West of the North 1/8 post of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 21 tor ptace of beginning, thence south 10 feet. West 80 feet parallel with said sec­ tion tne. thence North 10 feet to said Section line thence East on said Section line 80 feet to the place of beginning, Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan. The length of the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324(a). in whch case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale Dated: May 2. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey. Esq MiBer. Canfield. Paddock and Slone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-23) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Holly Sue Gentry (original mortgagors) to ConbMortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 1, 1998, and recorded on April 7. 1998 m Document No. 1010074 in Barry County records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza, Buffalo. NY 14203-2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-2. Agreement dated 6­ 01-98. Assignee by an assignment dated January 28. 2002. which was recorded on February 20. 2002, m Docket No. 1075230. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTNINE AND 49/100 dollars ($99,189 49). including interest at 8.780% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13, 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 150 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plat on Page 63. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File * 200013776 Raptors (5-30) Notice of Mo<1gage Sale PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WHEREAS, default has been rr^de in the terms and conditions of a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage bearing interest at 11.3750% per annum made by James L. Cronover II and Barbi Cronover. husband and wife. Mortgagor, to North American Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, on May 26. 2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on June 12. 2000 in Document No. 1045486 of Mortgages, and subsequently assigned, through mesne assignments, to Credit­ Based Asset Servicing & Securitization. LLC. said assignment being recorded on in Liber of Mortgages, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is the sum of $72,595.87. tor principal, interest and insurances, and. WHEREAS, no sun or proceeding at law or equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 13. 2002. at 1:00 p.m.. local time, said Mortgage shall bo foreclosed at sale at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said Mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said Mortgage with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney lee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said Mortgage is located in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Stats of Michigan and legally described as: Lot 9. Block 10 of H.J. Kenheld s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 9. Barry County Records. Tax identification No 08-51-235-058-00 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the penod of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600.3240. shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale; unless said premises are abandoned, in which event the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days, pur­ suant to MCI 600.3241. DATED: April 30. 2002 Credit-Based Asset Servicing A “ecurit ration. LLC MARTIN H NEUMANN Attorney for Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Hott. Ml 48842 (517)694-5150 (5/30) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hasi.ngs City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 28. 2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, to review the Special Hastings’ Brandon Burke. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wayland snatched a heartbreaker from the Hastings varsity baseball team on Mon­ day, pulling out a 4-3 win with three runs in the bottom of the seventh. Wayland put up one run in the third in­ ning and held that slim lead over the visit­ ing Saxons until the sixth, when Hastings manufactured two runs to take the lead. The Saxons added another run in the top of the seventh and got as far as the second out in the bottom of the inning, but the Wildcats were able to pull off the come­ back. Aaron Snider (2-4) pitched a tremendous game for Hastings (0 ER. 7 H, 1 K. 4 BB). Snider (RBI), Adam Reil (2B). Ted Greenfield. Eli Schmidt and BJ Donnini had base hits for the Saxons. Cody White drew a bascs-loadcd walk for an RBI. “Our team played well, and I’m proud of them.” Hastings coach Marsh Evans said. “We just didn’t get the deal done. “Aaron pitched a terrific game. That was a tough loss.” Hastings (6-22. 3-13 in the O-K Gold) will open the district playoffs at 10 a.m. on June 1 at Charlotte against the winner of a May 28 game between Charlotte and Port­ land. If the Saxons advance, they will face either Lakewood or Lansing Waverly for the district championship around 2 p.m. South Christian 5, Hastings 2 The Saxon hardballcrs took another one on the chin Tuesday against the Sailors. Adam Reil (4-7) pitched well in the loss (3 ER. 7 H. 6 K. 5 BB). and the Saxons trailed only 2-1 after five innings. South held a 3-1 advantage over the last two in­ CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 346 AN ORDINANCE T? REPEAL EXISTING DIVISION 6 OF ARTICLE II. OF CHAPTER 82, OF “THE HASTINGS CODE” 1970, AS AMENDED, AND TO ENACT NEW DIVISION 6, OF ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 82, OF “THE HASTINGS CODE” 1970, AS AMENDED, REGARDING THE INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM. A complete copy of Ordinance 346 is available for inspec­ tion at the City Clerk's Office. City Hall. Z01 E State Street. District the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Jasperse. second by McIntyre that Ordinance No 201 East State Street, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk ney opener against Lakeview behind an­ other fine pitching performance from Adam Reil. Reil gave up three earned runs on seven hits against five strikeouts. Hastings took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first and held it until the fourth, when the Spartans took advantage of some defen­ sive lapses to put up three runs. Lakeview tacked on another in the top of the sixth, but the Saxons rallied in the bot­ tom of the inning. Aaron Snider led off with a double, and a Robert Bunge single advanced Eli Schmidt (running for Snider) to third. Joe Keller executed the safety squeeze to perfection, scoring Schmidt. Brandon Burke then singled home Bunge to cut the deficit to 4-3, but Hastings was unable to push another run across the plate. Snider led the hitters with a single, a double and an RBI. Reil, Bunge and Burke (RBI) had one hit each. Hudsonville beat Mount Pleasant 4-2 in Retiring Hastings coach Jeff Simpson (in cap) leads a postgame celebration with the Saxons last fall. (Photo by Ferry Hardin) Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. Hastings’ Dustin Bowman. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Game 2, then Mount Pleasant took 13 in­ nings to beat Lakeview 10-5 m Game 3. Hastings and Hudsonville met in the fi­ nale. and the Saxons were game from the start, erasing a 3-0 first-inning deficit with four runs in the top of the second. Dustin Bowman (RBI) and Eric Carpen­ ter had singles in the inning and the Saxons showed great patience at the plate, scoring three runs off walks. Jeremy Shilling. Schmidt and BJ Donnini picked up RBls. The hard-hitting Eagles answered with two runs in the third and added an insur­ ance run in the sixth to take home the tour­ ney title. Brandon Burke took the loss for Hastings. “Overall, it was a good day for us," Evans said. “I was happy with the defense, which played well except for one bad in­ ning in the Lakeview game. “The kids hung in there all day and with­ stood a 13-inning game previous to playing in the final, bu! actually that was when the weather finally improved. We played through snow, sleet, rain and finally ended in sun." Sparta 8, Hastings 5 A 3-0 third-inning lead crumbled in the hands of poor defense, leading to a five-run fifth for Sparta and a loss for the Saxons on May 15. Adam Reil jacked a two-run homer. Dus­ tin Bowman hit three singles and Brian DeVries had an RBI single. Jeremy Shilling and David Wilson added hits for the Sax­ ons, who put up a fight with two runs in the bottom of the seventh but couldn’t pull any closer. Aaron Snider took the pitching loss (7 IP. 5 ER. 11 H.5K). “We played with more enthusiasm and more heart. Wc just had one bad inning," Coach Evans said. “It was a step in the right direction, though." JV Report The Hastings JV baseball team capped off its season with a 7-0 whitewash of South Christian on Tuesday, boosting its fi­ nal record to 19-8 overall and 14-3 in the O-K Gold. Solid defense backed up an equally-solid effort on the mound from Joey Aspinall (4 H, 4 K, 4 BB, two pick-offs), who went 6-0 on the season and led the team with a 1.17 ERA. Justin Pratt went 6-1 this year (1.92 ERA) and Scott Larsen was 3-5 (3.24 ERA). Caleb Case (RBI. 2 SB. 2 runs scored), Tom Rowsc (2 RBI) and Larsen (SB, run See SAXON BASEBALL continued next page Saxons send retiring Simpson out in style Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan nings to seal the win. Offensively, the Saxons got a boost from Eli Schmidt, who hit a solo home run and a single. Aaron Snider continued his hot hit­ ting with two singles and an RBI. Dustin Bowman and Jeremy Shilling added base hits. “We lost a tough game Monday night (at Wayland) and the kids seemed flat today." Coach Evans said. “Wc didn’t have much drive.” Saxons host Wooden Bat Classic Neither snow nor sleet nor rain could stop the seventh-annual Wooden Bat Clas­ sic in Hastings on Saturday, where the Sax­ ons dropped two close games. 4-3 to Battle Creek Lakeview and 6-4 to O-K White champ Hudsonville. “I was proud of our team today." Coach Evans said. “Wc played against two power­ houses and held tough even though wc didn’t add to the win column.” The Saxons played very well in the tour- 346 be adopted Yeas: Wood. Bleam. Jasperse. May. McIntyre. Spencer, Tubbs and Campbell Nays: None Absent: Hawkins I. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance aoopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of April 2002 is available at the City Clerk s Office Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk 5ITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 344 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL EXISTING SECTION 82-126 TO 12-136, OF DIVISION 4, OF ARTICLE U, OF CHAPTER 82, OF “THE HASTINGS CODE” AS AMENDED, ANO TO ENACT NEW SECTION 82-126 TO 82 136, OF DIVISION 4. OF ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 92, OF “THE HASTINGS CODE,” AS AMENDED, REGARDING SANITARY SEWER. A complete copy o’ Ordinance 344 is available for inspec­ tion at the City Clerk's Office. City Hail. 201 E State Street, Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charier for the City of Hastings Moved by Jasperse. second by Wood that Ordinance No 344 be adopted. Yeas. Wood. Bleam. Jasperse. May. McIntyre, Spencer. Tubbs and Campbell Nays: None Absent. Hawkins I, Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of April 2002 is available at the City Clerk s Office. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The Hastings freshman baseball team closed out the 2002 campaign on Monday playing its best ball of the season. It was a fitting end for the team, and an even more fitting end to the coaching ca­ reer of Jeff Simpson, who retires this spring after nearly 30 years of coaching and teach­ ing in Hastings. Simpson’s coaching career extended a little bit longer than he expected. He’d been out of baseball for three years, but when the Saxon staff suffered a shakeup just before the season, he stepped in to take over the freshman squad. “It’d been so long since 1 coached kids at the freshman level, it took some adjust­ ment, but I’m glad I got the chance," Simp­ son said. “As a coach, I was very pleased. “Our last three games really told the story of our improvement. We finished up on an excellent note against some excellent competition." Since being hired at the high school in 1973, Simpson has coached baseball onand-off for 21 seasons, 11 of those as the head varsity coach (1988-98). Simpson stepped away to follow daughter Erica’s senior year of sports, including softball, which coincides with the baseball season. “We’d ride the bus together to games, then I’d never get to see her play (because he was coaching baseball),” Simpson said. “When she got to be a senior, 1 decided I better make the time ” Simpson coached football continuously for 29 years, including six years leading the varsity (1984-89). He was the varsity de­ fensive coordinator for the past 10 years. The Saxon gridders won a share of the O-K Gold title last fall and made it to the state playoffs for the fifth time in Simp­ son’s career. “That was a nice way to end," Simpson said. “Wc had a good athletic class and a great coaching staff. I couldn’t have asked for a better season. “Hastings has been good to me and I’ve been very fortunate. I wouldn’t trade it for any other school, especially when it comes to the kids. They work hard, they’re downto-earth, and they’re great to work with." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 23. 2002 - Page 13 Argetsinger stepping down from Saxon soccer post Saxon keeper Angie Eggers makes a pressure save in front of teammate Kathryn Safie (14). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Margo Cooklin (left) and Jami Shilling. Outgoing Hastings soccer coach Dennis Argetsinger (center) has the honor of escorting the Saxons* Rachael Arias (6) and Kathryn Satie (14) during a ceremony earlier this season. (Photo by Dan Goggins) by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Sometimes validation comes from the unlikeliesl of sources. Outgoing Hastings soccer coach Dennis Argetsinger received just such a boost last week, when a referee praised his conduct and the conduct of his team after a hardfought game. “That’s pretty unusual,” Argetsinger said of the compliment. “I guess it took me five years to get the refs on our side.” The irony v asn’t lost on Argetsinger, since he won’t be around to reap the bene­ fits of all that mutual respect. The coach is stepping down after this season to make time in his life for a new challenge: A re­ turn to school to earn a teaching degree in Special Education. “With work and school, there’s no time left for coaching,” he said, “and at 60 years old, I better get my butt in gear and get it done.” Argetsinger hasn’t closed the door on a return to coaching, but for now, he’s put­ ting his 21-year career on hold, the last six of which were spent as the headman in Hastings. He volunteered for a year before being hired five years ago. Argetsinger, a Michigan native, son of stumbled upon the sport when he was liv­ ing in Kansas. Hr learned about the game from a young employee who went on to earn the first-ever soccer scholarship at Kansas University, and his daughter Macie got into youth soccer. When the coach of Macic’s AYSO team unexpectedly quit, organizers looked to Ar­ getsinger, and he agreed to give it a try. “I fell in love with the game, went to lots of clinics and got my (coaching) license," he said. Argctsinger’s coaching activities in Kan sas included three years as the head coach at Newman College in Wichita. He also started the Kiks Force traveling club and coached it for 12 years, taking teams to competitions from the Dakotas (p Texas. When the family decided to return to Michigan, Argetsinger promised his wife Cassie that he’d quit coaching, but the sport wouldn’t quit him. Not long after they were in Hastings, he got a call from Doug Mepham, the first Saxon soccer coach and the current JV coach. Argetsinger lent some time to the program, and it led to six more years. “Doug’s been fun to work with and we’ve always gotten along real well,” Ar­ getsinger said. Argetsinger also enjoyed the relation­ ships with his players and many of their parents, including Bill Bradley, whose son Matt played for Argetsinger and whose daughter Erin is a senior captain on this season’s team “Bill always had a good word for me and was always very encouraging." Argetsinger said. “He’s been a good friend.” Cedar Springs 2, Hastings 0 The eighth-seeded Saxons finished in sixth place in the O-K Gold soccer tourna­ ment after this loss at Cedar Springs on Tuesday. Cedar carried a 1-0 lead into the late stages of the game, adding the equivalent □f an empty-netter in the waning moments when the Saxons were gambling upfield to try to notch the equalizer. Hastings (7-9-1) now prepares for the district playoffs on Tuesday at Three Riv­ ers, where the Saxons face the unenviable task of playing against the host Wildcats on their home field. It’s the end of the line for the loser, but Coach Argetsinger knows his team is capable of making some noise. “They have their good moments and they’ve played some pretty good games,” he said of his squad. “They’ll have a good chance (in the rest of the district) if they can get by this first game.” Hastings 5, Lakewood 0 The Saxons held the Vikings to one shot and survived a chippy game for a home win on May 17. Erin Bradley scored a hat trick for the Saxons and assisted on another goal. Jami Shilling and Molly Bcnningfield each had a goal, and Jenny Shaw and Margo Cooklin notched assists. Senior keeper Angie Eggers recorded her second-straight shutout. “She (Eggers) has really stepped up this year and done a very good job for us,” Ar­ getsinger said. Hastings 3, Wyoming Park 0 The Saxons earned a solid road win at Park in the second round of the O-K Gold Tournament on May 16. Debby Stevens, Margo Cooklin and Mindy Colvin had goals for Hastings, and Betsy Acker and Erin Bradley each had an assist. Angie Eggers got the shutout in goal. JV Report The Hastings JV soccer team polished off its season with a 4-0 time win over Lakewood on May 17. Kclccy Howell, Chastity Neil (two) and Kristin Williams scored for the Saxons. "Our defense was very strong again, not allowing Lakewood to mount any kind of attack.” JV coach Doug Mepham said. "Many of the girls had friends on the other team, so they wanted to have a good show­ ing, and they did.” The JV displayed some improvement May 14 against Unity Christian, failing 2-0 on goals scored late in the game. Unity beat the Saxons 5-0 in their first meeting back on April 16. “It's too bad there isn’t more season be­ cause the girls are playing very well,” Me­ pham said. Youth Baseba^t South Central Michigan Youth Baseball results from May 13-18: Willie Mays Division Hastings Elks defeated Lakewood Mapes Furniture/ Mark Woodman Plumbing by a final score of 11-1. Matt Feldpaush pitched a complete game for Hastings and chipped in with two dou­ bles. Gabe Sutherland went three for three and scored three times and Eric Pcttingill chipped in with two singles. Grant Heide and Garrett Darling each had hits and Mitchell Brisboe scored three runs for Hastings. Lakewooods highlights included two singles by Thomas Ackerson, a double by Torey Makely and a single by Lewis Frizzel. Lakewood rallied from a 3-1 dcfecit to defeat Middleville 7-4 in the second game. They had six consecutive hits in the last in­ ning of another nailbiter. Jarod Kent, Torey Makely. and Lewis Frizzell had doubles for Lakewood. Brandon Makely had three sin­ gles, Cody Lindemulder had two singles, Thomas Ackerson and Torey Makely. and Micah Richardson each had singles for Lakewood. Torey Makely pitched a really good game and struck out 10 Middleville batters. AJ Arnett pitched the whole game for Middleville and did a great job, he struck out 13 batters. Tyler Karchcr had a double and scored two runs. Patrick Bobolts also had a nice single for Mid­ dleville. Pee Wee Reese Division Pennock Health and Wellness Center de­ feated Middleville James Peurach. DDS 13-7. Pennock got hits from Jacob Bailey, Mi­ cah Huver, Mike Purchase, Matt Cathcart, and Dylan Downes, Nick Wallace, John Kalmink, Sean McKeough, Troy Dailey, and Danny Beuhler helped by scoring runs for Pennock. Sean McKeough and Casey Shaeffer each pitched well for Pennock. For Peurach, Matt Vandongen, Luke Boon­ stra, James Hawkes, Anthony Collins, and Joey Fox each got hits. Jake Francisco. Josh Stecnsma, and Nick Tape each helped by scoring for Peurach. Lakewood defeated Hastings Car Club 15-0. Jared Secor started out for Lakewood, pitching 3 innings, followed by Ryan Wil­ liams who pitched 2 innings. Travis Carter finished the last inning. All three pitched a See YOUTH BASEBALL, continued on page 14 CITY OF HASTINGS WATER QUALfTY FOR 2001 Dear Customer: We are pleased to present a summary of the quality of the water provided to you during the past year. The Safe Dnnking Water Act (SOWA) requires that utilities issue an annual -Consumer Confidence~ report to customers in addition to other notices that may be required by law. The City of Hastings vigilantly safeguards its water supplies and is proud to leport that our system has never had a violation of maximum contaminant levels This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, how it com­ pares to ERA and state standards, and the nsks our water testing and treatment are designed to pre­ vent. We are committed to providing you with information because informed consumers are our best allies WATER SYSTEM INFORMATION We encourage public interest and participation m our community's decisions affecting drinking water. Regular city council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month m City Hall at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. If you have any questions about this report or any other questions pertaining to the City of Hastings drinking water, please contact Darrell Can. City of Hastings Waler Department, at 945-2331 WATER SOURCE The City of Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 4 wells located within the city limits Three of the four wells are in excess of 290 feet deep and supply a very good quality of water Dunng the year 2001. the City of Hastings distributed 322 million gallons of water. This water was distnbuted not only to residential customers but also to industry located within the City of Hastings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Dnnking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants tn drinking water than the general popula­ tion. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, per­ sons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/Al DS or other immune system disor­ ders. some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial contaminants are avail­ able from the Safe Dnnking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). The sources of dnnking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, rt dissolves naturaty occurring minerals and. in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present tn source water include • Microbtfd contaminants, such as vwuees and bactena. which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, ol and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses • Organic chemica' contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of irdustnal processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas sta­ tions. urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the results of od and gas pro­ duction and mining activities In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink. EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. KEY DEFINITIONS Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drink­ ing water. MCLs are set as dose to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment tech­ nology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected nsk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, taggers treatment, or other requirements, which a water system must follow. WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE The City of Hastings also did sampling for the ‘Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rde.' These results are available at the Water Treatment Ptant from 7:00 a m. thru 3:30 p.m. weekdays, or by call­ ing 616-945-2331. The following table lists the results of every regulated contaminant that we detected in your drink­ ing water during the 2001 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing performed from January 01 through December 31. 2001. The sta»* requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year oid. The table contains the name of each substance, the highest level allowed by regulation (MCL); the ideal goals for public health, the amount detected, the usual sources of such contamination, footnotes explaining our findings, and a key to units of measurement AL: Action Level; MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level; MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal; pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity); ppm: parts per million, or rmBigrams per liter (mQfl); ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ugl) ————— Weaer MCL (H0-Lml MCLC (IPACW) II 4 4 100 1 CMUOTMMtl D.W* *«r FMntKRM) SAXON BASEBALL, cont. from previous page ors. Drew Bowman (BB, SB, 2 runs scored), Pratt (sac bunt. RBI. run scored), Adam Case (BB, run scored) and Aspinall (SB) had a hit apiece. JV pitching finished with a team ERA of 231 and tossed complete games in 21 of 27 contests. The team batting average was 344. led by Larsen, who hit .467. The Saxon JV team beat Sparta 14-7 on May 15. Adam Case (4-2 with a 1.76 ERA this season) pitched a complete game for the win. scattering 10 hits and allowing no earned runs and only one walk. Caleb Case had two singles and a sac fly. good for three RBls. Scott Redman (RBI) had three singles. Joey Aspinall (2 RBI) hit a double and a single. Jeff Huey (RBI) hit a double, and Drew Bowman (RBI) had a single. Scott Larsen hit a single and a sac fly. and Adam Case laid down a sacrifice squeeze bunt and had two RBIs. Frosh Report The Hastings freshman baseball team re­ visited the O-K White and competed in that conference tourney over the weekend, be­ ginning with an 8-4 comeback win over Forest Hills Northern. Kevin Davis threw a two-hitter and struck out four for the win. Scott Allerding (2-for-4. RBI, run scored) and Brandon Johnson (2-for-3, 2B, RBI) led at the plate. Davis, Mike Garrett. Andy Griggs. Andy Kelly and Josh Maurer added hits against FHN. East Grand Rapids no-hit the Saxons and beat them 4-1 in the second game of the tourney, but Hastings’ pitching was nearly equal to the task. David Smith, Davis and Johnson combined to toss a four-hitter, and the Saxons didn’t commit an error in either game. The freshmen wrapped up their season with a competitive 5-4 loss to Grand Rap­ ids Catholic Central. Davis pitched a solid complete game (6 H, 2 K. 4 BB). Kelly had two hits with a double and an RBI. and Griggs and Maurer each had one hit and two walks. -AkK promosn MOI — , - T**1, scored) had two hits each against the Sail­ T jooo B. pnAxi of water 'Vw'rT - VtPtMM OwPtnew DeCT?JfnnrW.o4a^n*. fteubMMn W 0 IW1 II o l«W AlpM main LnitkMlO Hasoap ’ eweadsot senoa dJ» Erevan oT Mani drpm.t» JnrtnsICMUBiMst . VbIm) IJ H«w>>r I aregvialed Cmimiamu preseet to laitranroew 0 lUlTM MCL La»al L»<«l Deterledl I nsrf-swj h Lakewood Mapes Fumiturc/Mark Wood­ man Plumbing Co. defeated Middleville Design Wear in both games a double­ header. Game #1 was a great pitchers duel be­ tween Lakewood’s Thomas Ackerson and Robby Ensien of Middleville. The final score was 3-2 and each pitcher struck out 9 batter.. Torey Makely pitched a scoreless last inning in relief for Lakewood. Robby Ensien had a double and single for Mid­ dleville. and Patrick Bobolts had the other hit. Lakewood had hits from Jarod Kent. Brandon Makely, and Torey Makely. Lakewood defeated Temple Trucking Services Inc. 9-3. Salazar started the game for Lakewood pitching 2 innings. Yager came in to re­ lieve, pitching 4 good innings. Barbour fin­ ished the game striking out 3 batters. Sala­ zar slammed 3 singles. Yager hit 1 single and 2 hard doubles. Williams also hit 3 sin­ gles and Barbour hit 2 singles and 1 double. CITY OF HASTINGS 2001 Annual Water Quality Report to' I e/rjulaied I ’1_____ l_»-t ruined 0 van ato«« AL <m ol 30 MCLC (LPAGW) Srp< 3001 Data" --------------- r---------?ooi IM 3001 NA S* _________ >J—»_________ !*■ 3001 VmralK p-rsmt «tn.uwimeai Jj-.u h p-nxs- •r.'.-.e.-e-l Mtur>!’» p>iie>e - r-.CTXWM • High concentrations of Hardness, Sodium & Sulfate were found in Well 2. This well is only used in emergencies • -EPA considers 50 pCd to be the level of concern for beta particles • -’Regulated at Customer Tap • Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established dnnking water standards. Monitonng helps EPA to determine where tries j contaminants occur and whether it needs to reg­ ulate those contaminants �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee dated July 2. 1999 and recorded July 7. 1999 in Doc. No 1032203. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), by assignment dated December 18. 2000 and recorded on April 2. 2001 in Doc. No. 1057558. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two and 66/100 Dofiars ($64,362 66) including inter­ est at the iate of 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 pm on June 20. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: property situated at 14300 Hutchinson and further described as THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN TO WIT BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST: THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 21 SECONDS WEST. ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 27. A DISTANCE OF 664 55 FEET; THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27 A DISTANCE OF 1335 21 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE. 205.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEORFFS 20 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST. 284 00 FEET THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 460.14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE. 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUB­ JECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND HICKORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVA­ TIONS. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated May 9. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lot Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ cessors or assigns as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duty known as Fifth Third Bank), as Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0396 (6/6) Moose sharks win tourneys Synopaia HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting May 1. 2002 Joint Meeting with Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals All board members present Approved fence repair at Brush Ridge Cemetery, a cemetery helper. Jim Carr as Township Planner and necessary Planning Commission meetings to complete the Open Space Ordinance Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting, May 13, 2002 All board members present and 9 guests Approved previous board minutes ar d list of bills. Received Treasurers and Committee Reports. Approved Mercy Ambulance Contract, use of Twp. Hall for VISTA (4-H) day camp, sale of old air conditioner, and replacing utility pole at Brush Ridge Meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patncia Albert, Supervisor (5/23) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TC COLL ECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Roll E. Depyper (original mortgagors) to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 2001. and recorded on March 2. 2001 in Docket »1055558 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated Apnl 10. 2002. which was recorded on May 1. 2002. in Docket • 1079733. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY­ SEVEN AND 50/100 dollars ($55,787.50). includ­ ing inierest at 7.500% per annum U'ider the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on July 11.2002. Sad premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 14 of Assessor s Plat #2 to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Ptat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on page 66. Also desenbed as: Commencing at a point 4 rods East and 132 feet South ol the Northeast comer of Lot 44 of AW. PhOhps Addison to the Village of Nashville; thence East 77 feet; thence North 47 feet; more or less; thence West 77 feet; thence South 47 feet; more or less, to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be C month(s) from the date of sucn sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance wuh 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200129455 Steve Smith (left) and Joey Gibson. Marx Beilfuss and Gloria Noyce. Hastings Moose Lodge pool players brought home some hardware from two tournaments this month. Mark Beilfuss and Gloria Noyce won the Mixed Doubles State Tournament at the Harrison Moose Family Center on May 4 and 5. Beilfuss and Noyce topped 42 teams hailing from all over the state. Beilfuss was a five-time national junior champion as a teenager, and he gives free lessons at the Hastings Lodge. Delton soccer splits with Paw Paw, Niles The Delton-Kellogg varsity soccer team split two games in the past week, beating Paw Paw 2-1 in the final round of the KVA Tournament last Friday before losing to Ni­ les 4-1 on Tuesday. Carol in Humphrey scored her first goal of the season for the Panthers against Paw Paw. Ashley Chilton scored the other, and Shannah Fisher assisted on both goals. Chilton and Fisher teamed up again for the only goal against Niles, with Chilton finishing another pass from Fisher. The Panthers hosted Allegan last night in their final regular-season contest. They open the district playoffs next Tuesday at 5 p.m. at home against Harper Creek. JV Report Delton’s JV soccer team beat Niles 1-0. Forward Nikki Bechtel capitalized on a loose ball in front of the net for a secondhalf goal that proved to be the game-win­ ner. Delton goalie Rachel Moltsworth saw her share of action, denying Niles a chance to retaliate and earning another shutout. The JV’s record is now 6-2. 116 South Grove, Delton, Michigan 49046 Joey Gibson and Steve Smith won city and county Scotch Doubles titles on May 11. lopping 10 teams. The Hastings Moose Lodge is home to several skilled pool players, including Ja­ son Kirkwood, who is considered one of the three best players in Michigan. Delton Freestyle Club wrestlers com­ peted in the state meet at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek May 17-18, and four of them placed. On Friday, Matt Loveland placed second in Greco-Roman wrestling. On Saturday, Patrick Fales placed fourth in the state, and Billy Bourdo and Mark Loveland placed in the top ten. CONTINUED from page 13 great game. Michael Barbour, Eddie Sala­ zar and Wade O'Mara were top hitters for Lakewood with 6 hits combined. Stallions MLVI EJ * SIB NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Road Runners TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That the Township Board ol Rutland Charter Township at a regular meeting held on May 8. 2002. adopted Ordinance w2002-91. Said Ordinance to become effec­ tive eight (8) days after publication of this notice. Interested per­ sons may secure copies of said Ordinance at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m Mondays through Thursdays RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2002-91 EFFECTIVE EIGHT (8) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION ADOPTED: MAY 8. 2002 EFFECTIVE:______________________ Vermontville Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-2 am. Sunday 12-12 LIVE BAND, KARAOKE 8r GOOD FOOD 517-726-1043 177 S. Main St AMENDMENTTOARTICLE15.SEGDQN1Q4JK8 OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE An Ordinance to amend Article 18. Section 104.1800. Article 20, Section 104 2009 (B) of the Zoning Ordinance of Rutland Charier Township, to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith, and to provide for an effective date RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY ORDAINS SECTION 1 Amendment to Article 10, Section 104.1800 Article 18. Section 104 1800 is hereby amended by the addi­ tion of footnote (c) to read as follows: (c) Existing platted lakefront lots may reduce the side lot line requirement to five (5) feet provided that the Zoning Administrator Fire Chief, and/or Building Inspector review the application for any potential safety concerns 11 hazards are Determined then the side yard setback shall remain ten Amendment to Article 20. Section 104.2009 (B) Article 20. Section 104 2009 (B) is hereby replaced and to read as follows: B Detached accessory buildings in the R-1. R-2 and R-3 Residential Zone Districts shall not be located closer than fif­ teen (15) feet from the rear lot hne All other zone districts must meet the rear yard requirements listed in Article XVIII. SECTION III SEVERABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declara­ tion shall not aflect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid SECTION IV EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 £ “Come to the edge.” He said. “We can't! We are afraid!" “Come to the edge." He said “We can’t! We will fall!" "Come to the edge," He said. And they came ... And He pushed them ... And they flew. Words cannot contain the depth of my love for you. the breadth of my pride in you, the height of my hopes for you. These are beyond the limitations of language. Do not fear the edge, for the next great adventure of your life lies always there. And know that wherever you fly, a part of me goes with you. Always, Your Mommy Wiliam Barr 616-623-8901 Wextel Sales. Ser.ice am! '■ :>:essc-:es RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 19. 2002, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be con­ sidered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan section for Medium Density Residential to read as fol­ lows: This land use designation supports those small lot sin­ gle family, two-family housing developments, and duster residential development, which will ultimately be served by public utility The existing, and any future, manufactured home community would be located in this designation Additional medium density residential is planned for the south side of M-37/M-43 and the west side of M-43 near the intersection of Chief Noonday Road. This is consistent with the overall increase in intensity of the corridor including the advent of the community college campus. 2. Consideration of an amendment to Artide XIV. Sec. 104.1403, ArtxJe XV. Sec 104.1503 Artide XVI. Sac. 104/1603, allowing special exception use permits for resi­ dential units in commercial districts. 3 Such and further matters as may property con e before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tr.-ut the Zomng Ordinance is available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours and copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to lake part in the discussion on the above pro­ posed amendments ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Thornapplc Financial Center 17, Hast­ ings Car Club 9. Carter Whitney and Steven Crawford both pitched well combining for 13 K's. Parrish Hall had 3 hits. John Betit, Steven Crawford and Kyle Bobolts had 2 hits each. Shane Moore, Carter Whitney, and David Foster added 1 hit a piece. For Car Club, Casey had 2 hits and Corey had 1 hit. • Thomapple Financial Center 10. Temple Trucking Services Inc. 10. The game began with Scott Wilson on the mound for Temple Trucking. Kyle McNemy took over the duties and ham­ mered the ball across the plate for the next two and half hours. Big hits were registered by Dylan Cuddahec in the cleanup position. Eric Haney, Carson Lctol, Trevor Heacock, John Mahmet, Ricky Mathis, Kyle McNerny, Jordan Bailey, Scott Wilson and Alec Wilcox all had strong performances with moving base runners and driving in RBI's. Carson Letot made two strong de­ fensive plays at catcher, putting out two of Thomapple Financial's finest at the plate in tumultuous collisions. Middleville Tires 2000/Bruce's Frame 19, Hastings Car Club 10. Three Middeville pitchers combines for the win as Matt Penfield, Anthony Lukas, and Tommy Ensien pitched well racking up 14 strikeouts. Key hitters were Doug Miller (2-3 w/ HR). Matt Penfield (2 hits), Travis Wcebcr (3 hits), Levi Funk (2 Hits), and Tommy Ensien (2 hits). A sparkling 6-4-3 double play turned by Anthony Lukas and Travis Wcebcr. Middleville Tires 2000/Bruce's Frame & Alignment 8. Lakewood 7 (8 innings). Behind strong pitching (Doug Miller and Tommy Ensien) the young Trojans clawed back from 5 runs down to defeat a very good Lakewood team. Lakewood pushed across 5 early runs taking a commanding lead. The Trojans responded with 4 of their own in the third inning to close the gap tG 6-4. Anthony Lukas doubled home two runs in the 5th to lie the game up. After Lakewood scored one in the top of the 7th, Middleville countered with one of their own by Blake Johnson's rbi sacrifice. In the bottom of the 8ih Nate Manning knocked in Travis Wcebcr for the win. Sandy Koufax Division Games were postponed to be played at later dates. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 23, 2002 - Page 15 525 kids clean up Hastings Sprucing up Tyden Park's volleyball court Is (from left) Tsra Pleshe, Andrea Jones, Destiny Fetch and Jon Newton. Some 525 sixth- and seventh-graders from Hastings Middle School spread out around Hastings Friday to spruce up parks and other city property during the mid­ dle school's annual Community Day. This is the fifth year the students have been sprucing up the city in the spring, coordinator Cheryl Goggins said. "We started it to help the students take pride in their community." Students can look back on the work they've done and be proud of their accomplishment, she said. Pictured are members ol the Leaping Lizards academic team shoveling mulch at Tyden Park. Sy Overmyer spreads hay over grass seeds at Bob King Park. Sixth-graders scoured Fish Hatchery Park Friday tor litter, pulled weeds from the flower beds, spread new wood chips and cleaned the picnic tables as part of their community dean-up day in Hastings. Here, two students work to keep the park and ponds beautiful while two visiting swans linger nearby. Seth Beduhn treats the wood of Tangletown £ Creative Memories at the State Grounds Coffee House 108 E State St.. Hastings Join us for scrap booking and the unveiling of our Summer Spin Contest Creative memories quality products Painting the Hastings trestle-walk bridge across the Thor­ napple River has become an annual event for the middle school students. Here. Dana Shilling, left, and her seventh­ grade classmates (in background.) apply a fresh coat of paint to the railings Congratulations _______ to our 2002 Graduates flBHEK BS Ml KB HH Liz Nida Rachel Newton will be available. If your are just curious stop in and check Serving Hastings & Barry County Since J 931 it out and have a great cup of coffee! Saturday, May 25, 2002 Hodges Jewelry State Grounds Coffee House 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cleaning Fish Hatchery Park, a place where many Hastings Middle School students spend their free time, is a good experience for the sixth-graders, said teacher Melinda Shults. "It lets them take a little ownership," she said Here, Justin Wanland, left, and David Madsen collect litter on the playground. 122 W. State Street Downtown Hastings (61 *) 945-1963 Monday-Thursday 9-6 Friday 9-8 Saturday 9-5 We know where you live... « We live there too. At Hostings City Bonk, we hove been a safe and strong community bank for 115 years. Our employees live and work in our community, just like you. How else can we continue to service our customers with innovative products, competitive rates and trust and investments services that meet your individual needs? At Hastings City Bank, we know who you are. we care about your needs. We are committed to quality and continue to be a catalyst for growth in our communities. We are successful because of you. । Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 www.hastingscitybank.com John Garrett spruces up Tangletown at Bob King Park. Hastings City Bank, circa 1890’s Hastings ♦ Middleville ♦ Nashville ♦ Bellevue ♦ Caledonia ♦ Wayland LENDER �Amy Abbot! Samantha Allerding Noah Angelctti Hilary Appleby Michael Arncu MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK 629 W State St Hastings 945-9561 Angelia Aspinall Angela Baker Amanda Bechler Kyle Beligraph Julianna Benedict Came Bolthousc Craig Bolthouse Jacob Bouwcr Erin Bradley Rebecca Bnsboc Stephanie Buck Robert Bunge Damon Burd Brandon Burke Eric Carpenter Adam Carroll Daniel Cary Michael Cme Mackenzie Chaffee Scott Conrad Jennifer Cottrell Steohanic Courtright BradCumcr Kristie Darnels Amanda Davis Tiffany Davis Ashley DeLine Danielle Dewey Laura Dickinson Christopher Donalds Nicote Doozan Roberta Earl Angela Eggers Made Eldred Chehcr Evans Kelli Fit* Jacob Fnddle Zachary Fulmer Carl Furrow Dawn Gardiner Nocnri Garza Kristie Gibson Amy Granner Theodore Greenfield Kristi Guide! Sarah Hames Tonya Hammett Jessica Hammond Chad Harmer Amanda Hawthorne Matthew Hayes Kyle Hess Kara Hili Jack Holden Daniel Hollman Melissa Hutchings Janna Jackson Jeffery Jolley Ashley Keeler Joseph Keller Jonathon Kendall Eric Kirchmeicr Molly Kruko Anthony LaJoye Brandon Lawrence Victoria Mahmai Kyle Matn lunik Martin Kate Martisuis GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE The Mm! Brautifu! 0 Hoin M Barry Oiiwty 4460 Gun Lake Rd 948-8366 THE HASTINGS BANNER Dnvtod to tfcr inttmli ol Barry Canty tree 18% 1351 M-43 Hwy Hastings 945-9554 CHRYSLER SUPERSTORE 145 W State St. Hastings 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 AMERICAN HOME LOANS 145 W State St. Hastings 945-0282 PLUMB'S VALU-RITE FOODS 902 W State St. Hastings 945-4921 GILMORE JEWELERS la the Heart ol HaitmyV 102 E State St. Hastings 945-9572 HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA S SUBS 130 N Broadway. Hastings 945-5500 Graduates Not Pictured: Robert Baker. Darrell Barnum. John Bom ling. Adam Branch. Sarah Burton. Courtney Colvin. Daniel Danks. William ] Helds. Richard Force. Shawnithen Frisbic. Takeshi Fujimoto, Brenton Hcacock. Michael Hubbard.! Robert Ireland. Jennifer Jenkins. Bert Kosbar. Shawn Lustey. Andreu | Miller. Jenifer Miller. | Joshua Myers. Jason i O’Henin. Lindsay Overmirc. Guy Pedersen. Katie Pratt. Nathan Pulpaff. Carol Radke. Nicole Richardson. Heidi Schroll, William Scmpf. Patrick ■ Stephens. Eric VanderVcen. I Lucas Warren. Andrew Whiting. Nathan W’ilkins. Kevin W'illiams. Ronald ! Williams. Elin Woodley ■■ ■ .................. ________________ WHITE’S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings ALLSTATE TOM SALINGUE AGENCY lOCN w Green St. Hastings 131 W State St. Hastings 948-2244 13b E State St. Hastings 945-3451 945-5967 BROWNS CARPET ONE G CUSTOM INTERIORS NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS BOBS GRILL G RESTAURANT 221 N Industrial Park Hastings 241 w State St Westings 130 E Court St. Hastings 945-2479 945-5437 945-9022 HASTINGS CITY BANK Sale b Sound Sour I88b‘ THOMAS A. DAVIS JEWELER MILLER REAL ESTATE BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 140 w State St. Hastings 225 N Industrial Park Hastings I50U Court St Hastings l 38 W State St. Hastings 945-2401 948-9884 945-5182 945-3431 PENNOCK HEALTHCARE SERVICES Lynn McCallum DR. DANIEL GOLE I Jacob McClelland ■■■■■■■■■■■■■H 945-4030 HODGES JEWELRY 122 W State St Hastings 948-2963 WBCH WBCH Worldj Best Gwntry" 100.1 FM Hastings CREEKSIDE PROFESSIONAL CENTER 17b! W M-37 Hwy Hastings 945-3888 BRIANS TIRE G SERVICE 235 S lefferson. Hastings 945-9549 BARLOW FLORIST G CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE 109-111 W State St Hastings 945-5029 PRINTING PLUS PHOTO CENTER m Ike Gray Bara 1351 N IM-43 Hwyl Hastings 945-9105 GAVIN FORD - MERCURY Corner of M-43 b M-37 West ol Hastings 945-2421 �TOM’S MARKET 241 E State Rd Hastings 945-5372 David Miller Joseph Miller Keli Misak LARRY NEIL 333 W State St. Hastings 945-3443 Elizabeth Nida Bret Nugent MichadNttx MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC 128 W Center. Hastings 948-3170 Alexis Powell Jeremy Pond ■ DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK 328 N Michigan Hastings 948-8000 STAFFMARK Trnrjvmry 6 Dirrrt Pfacriwiil* 725 W State St. Suite B. Hastings 948-8555 COLEMAN AGENCY 312 E Court. Hastings 945-3412 Amanda Smith BOSLEY PHARMACY 'A Full Server ladrprxdral PkarmAg mg Hadmg* & Barry Carat*' 118 S Jefferson. Hastings 945-3495 GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 328 S Broadway. Hastings Villi'? 945-3252 Erie VanDerMolcn HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 125 N Htnovrr. HKlInp 945-2491 Brenda Westfall William* John Wilcox Bradley Will* GUK*S -F^O^SuKf I8«r West State Street. Hastings 945-9091 ■■■■■■■■■■■■I Justin Hutchins STATE FARM INSURANCE PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP KING’S ELECTRONICS 8 APPLIANCES 1215 N Broadway. Hastings 430 W State St. Hastings 133 E State Street. Hastings 130 W State. Hastings 948-8001 948-8558 WELTON'S HEATING G COOLING BILL SEIF CHEVROLET, BUICK G GEO PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS 401 N Broadway. Hastings 1435 S Hanover Hastings 945-5152 945-2425 945-9249 945-0514 DEWEYS SALES G SERVICE AND AUTO SALES FHI FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL BUCKLAND AGENCY KEVIN’S DRAPERIES G FINE FURNITURE 1111 W Green Hastings 102 Cook. Hastings 945-4915 945-4700 IBStelierson SI. 11235 S Wall Lake Rd 623-5115 511 W State St Hastings 948-3720 945-4284 TRADEMARK REALTY, INC. Ywrr Rtal Lstntr Conntttrca- CINDER’S HALLMARK 1075 Ole Cutten Pass, Hastings www trademarkrealty com HOW State St Hastings 945-9551 J-AD GRAPHICS t>20 Tanner Lake Rd Hastings OuM. Pn.kn f. MSI N MH Hwy Hastings 945-4177 945-9554 PRINTING PLUS PHOTO CENTER m Ike Gmg Barn 1351 N IM-43 Hwy i Hastings 945-9105 LYONS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 3305 W Quimby. Hastings 945-5379 PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE 220 S Market Hastings 948-3700 �Pago IB - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 Dems outnumber GOP in precinct delegates NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Foreclosure Notice (AH Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. Amsbury. married, and Patncia J. A-nsbury. his wife, to Equity One. Inc., a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 11. 1998. and record­ ed on October 18. 1998. Document No 1019534. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Fifty-Six and 44/100 Dollars ($67,056 44). including interest at 10.900% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mtoiwgan. at 1:00 o’clock p.m.. on June 27. 2002 Said premises are situated in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Lots 75. 76 and the East 1/2 of Lot 77 of Steven s Wooded Acres Ptat No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60. Permanent Parcel Number 08-07-310-076-00. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with I948CL 600.3241 u. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated May 7. 2002 Equity One. Inc. Mortgagee Richard A Green. Attorneys 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 444 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 (248) 540-7665 (6/13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Meyers and Neko Meyers (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 7. 2001. and recorded on December 27. 2001 in instrument w 1053291 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on January 24. 2002 in Instrument 41073603. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE ANO 79/100 dol­ lars ($90,465.79) including interest at 11.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 pjn.. on July 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVIU E. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in lhe Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, descnbed as: Commencing at a port 1073.5 feet East of the intersection of the North 1/8 line and the East 1/8 line of Section 36. thence North 220 feet, thence East to the East line of said Section, thence South 220 feet, thence West to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys end Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200125599 Gators (620) SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting May 7. 2002 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members and 4 guests present. Pledge ol Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurers report for 4/02 Accepted department reports Authorized May bills for $44,655 92 Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum, Supervisor (5/23) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBUCATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2002-23413-GA In the matter of HAROLD L PALMER TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: ELLIE PALMER whose address(es) are unknown ano whose interest m the matter may be barred or affected by the following A HEARING ON A PETITION FOR APPOINT­ MENT OF A GUARDIAN HAS BEEN FILED REQUESTING THAT A GUARDIAN BE APPOINTED FOR HAROLD L. PALMER. SAID HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 20.2002 AT 4:00 P.M. BEFORE THE HONORABLE RICHARD H. SHAW. BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT. FAMILY DIVISION. 220 W. COURT ST.. STE 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. May 15.2002 HOLLY HOLTHOF 7456 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (5/23) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed on April 10.1996. by Ussa A. Moore, a single woman, now known as Ussa Bristol, as Mortgagor, to Mamstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michi-an on April 16. 1996. in Liber 657, Page 261, and a certain mortgage executed on April 10. 1996, by Lissa A. Moore, a single woman, now known as Ussa Bnstol, as Mort­ gagor. to Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB. as Mort­ gagee, and which mortgage was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on April 19. 1996. in Uber 657. Page 577 (collectively the 'Mortgages”), and on which Mortgages there is claimed to be an indebted­ ness. as defined by the Mortgages, due and un­ paid in the amount of Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Five and 17/100 Dollars ($59,935.17) as of the date of this notice, includ­ ing principal and interest, and other costs se­ cured by the Mortgages, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debts, or any part of the debts, secured by the Mortgages, and the powers of sale in the Mort­ gages having become operative by reason of the defaults. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. May 30, 2002, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Cir­ cuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be of­ fered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the un­ paid amount qf the indebtedness due on the Mortgages, together with legal costs and ex­ penses of sate, certain property located in Barry County, Michigan described in the Mortgages as foltows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST IM OF SECTION 23. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST IM OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23; THENCE EAST 351 3 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES OCT EAST 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 73 DEGREES 00’ WEST 326 1 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF CHARLTON PARK ROAD. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF CH'.ALTON PARK ROAD THE FOLLOWING 4 COURSES SOUTH 36 DEGREES 15’ EAST. 102.9 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 51 DEGREES 05’ EAST. 128 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 61 DEGREES 25’ EAST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 15’ EAST 270 FEET TO THE THREAD OF THE LITTLE THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE NORTHEAST­ ERLY ALONG SAID THREAD OF STREAM TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH­ EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 23; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH 1/8 UNE OF SAID SECTION 23 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING CARLTON TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Common^ known as 4750 N. Chariton Park Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 The length of the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.324(a). in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dale of such sate MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerald E. Wouda. a/k/a Gerald Wouda. unmarried, to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 16. 2000 end recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 25. 2000, in Document 1043515. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six and 98/100 Dollars ($97,736.98) plus late charges of Five Hundred Seventy Nine and 13/100 Dollars ($579.13). And no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on June 27,2002. at one o'clock in the afternoon, Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door ol the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and 000/1000 (11.000%) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expense?, .nciuding the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of MicN^'n and described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14. of PARKER'S SANDY BEACH PLAT, according to tte recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of plats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25.00 feet of the South 1371.15 feet ol East Parker Dnve. as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court Ate No 85-118 CH. as lies immediately adjacent to. and as an Easterly extension ol. the North 1/2 of said Lot 14. as plat­ ted in the recorded plat of PARKER'S SANDY BEACH PLAT. Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Barry County. Michigan. Tax ID. No.: 06-16-165-019-00. Commonly known as: 2200 E. Parker Drive. During the six months immediately foltowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Artxx. Michigan, May 9. 2002 Elizabeth A. Kiefer. LAW DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank. Mortgagee 401 East Liberty. Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-22$8 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (66) Dated May 2. 2002 Mainstreet Savings Bank. FSB By: Lori L Purkey. Esq. Milter. Canfield. Paddock and Stone. P.L.C. 444 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (5-23) FAST tstxviLitx QUALITY PROD —NOTICE— Thursday Evening //a/3py ^5^ BINGO CLARA ELIZABE Jeffrey Victor Harrington, Whitmore Lake and Deborah Lynn Robertston, Delton. Lucas James Reaser, Hastings and Christina Lynn Randall, Hastings. Scott Christopher Sharrar, Hastings and Terri Ellen Kovach, Middleville. Jacob Paul Williams, Nashville and Amy Lynn Swift. Nashville. Timothy Dean Healey, Delton and Jacqueline Suzanne Bauman, Delton. Scott Christopher Henkel. Hastings and Kelly Ann Kinney, Hastings. Mark Allen Witczak, Middleville and Share Marie Peterson, Middleville. Larry Lee Comp Jr., Hastings and Kardi Marie VanderPloeg, Hastings. Travis Eric Graham, Woodland and Brianne Dee Haley. Woodland. Terry Joe Timm, Jr.. Middleville and Cynthia Frances Sines, Middleville. Eric Drandon Wieck, Hastings and Kyla Marie Psalmonds, Hastings. Corrin Niles Holm, Sr., Nashville and Kristi Sue Cuyler, Hastings. Robert Arthur Wood, Jr.. Bellevue and Cheryl Ruth Baird, Bellevue. Lloyd Scott Campbell, Shelbyville and Andrea Jo Jenkins-Easy. Shelbyville. Ryan David Nichols, Hastings and Dana Kristine Grunert. Hastings. Mark Alan Douglas, Delton and Sharon Renee Heeter, Hastings. Thomas Jeffery Stevens. Middleville and April Marie Thompson, Middleville. Matthew Paul Walker, Delton and Lois Ann Marlow, Delton. Paul Matthew Cipcic, Hastings and Nicole Eileen Secord. Hastings. FRENCH LAKE O NEWS continued from page 8 honored and at the conclusion each received a pastoral blessing. The church also had four who graduated from college during the year. They were Andrew Mitchell from MSU, Sara Decker from WMU. Jennifer Ayres Elliott from GVSU and Carol Hewitt from Olivet College. One circle of the UMW hosted a reception hon­ oring the graduates following the service. The walls arc gone from the deserted car wash on Second Avenue. Only the concrete floor and some pipes are left. Sidewalk replacement continues at a steady pace. New walks have been poured toward the nonh end of Jordan Lake Avenue and also on the same street near M­ 50. Work is continuing on Fourth Street. Some of the construction pieces have been removed from the lower end of the street so it appears more clear. Meantime there was some digging done on the 1000 block al the end of the alley behind Main Street Bank and Carl's. Lilac are in bloom. Rhubarb is ripe. The later flowering trees are in full bloom and the bushes are fading. Red bud trees are still in their prime. Baccalaureate services were on held Sunday evening in the school gym. The program was arranged by the ministerial association. School personne (/administra­ tion were merely spectators which is now the norm since such services are deemed to be in violation of church and state. The praise band from the Christian Reformed Church performed at the opening of the ser­ vice and led in the singing, which was four lengthy chorus/songs and one hymn. Rev. George Speas gave the message. He said this was his fifth time to give the baccalau­ reate address. New on the podium this year were Rev. Kathy Smith of the Freeport U.B., Rev. Roberta Shaffer of Woodgrove, Rev. Curt Jeneen from Lakewood UMC State grant to help firm in Freeport Stale Rep. Gary Newell has announced a $380,350 grant to help expand and make improvements al Munn Manufacturing of Freeport. The company will use the community development block grant to make water system improvements including well con­ struction, a water tower and a waler main extension. The improvements will allow for increased usage and fire protection for tiie company. Munn, a precision machining and surfacing facility, plans to invest $450,000 in new equipment *This is excellent news for Barry County, its residents and its work force," said Newell. R-Saranac. “This ensures that Munn Manufacturing will continue to be a valuable and vital pan of Freeport’s eco­ nomic growth." The grants are administered by the Michigan Economic Development Cor­ poration. CDBG is a federal grant program involving funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. j"^-““ There will be an OPEN HOUSE on Monday, May 271 I I at the Lake Odessa Community Center from 2 to 4 p.m. Come A help us celebrate. H44. DON'T MISS THIS COZY 3 BEDROOM RANCH on I the north side of Hastings! • 1-1/2 baths • In-law suite • Full basement • 3 season porch • Attached garage • Fenced back yard • Small storage shed • Quiet neigh­ borhood • Hastings schools................................................... ................................... $123,000. Call Cindy "ScottF Scott. No gifts, please! TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY, HOPE, JOHNSTOWN AND PRAIRIEVILLE CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF UTE INCREASE RESOLUTIONS TO SOUTHWEST BARRT COUNTY SEWASE ORDINANCE NO. 343 At regular meetings of the Township Boards of Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Praineviite. each town­ ship board approved a rate increase by resolution to the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Aate Ordinance, which applies only to those areas of each township served by the SWBCSWA The Townships of Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville resolved as follows: 1 The User Charge shall be increased from $18.50 per month per Unit to $20.50 per month per Unrt. effective Apnl 1. 2002 (plus a $7.00 debt service charge totals $27.50). 2 The capitalized terms used m this resolution shad have the meanings as defined m the Sewer Ordinance 3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall bo and the same are hereby rescinded. April 9. 2002 155 E Orchard Street Delton. Ml 49046 Debra Dewey-Perry. Township Clerk Township of Hope Ordinance No. 13 April 8. 2002 5463 S M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 Linda Eddy-Hough Township Clerk Township of Johnstown Ordinance No. 13 April 10. 2002 13555 Bedford Road Battle Creek. Ml 49017 June Doster. Township Clerk Township of Prairieville Ordinance No. 82 April 10. 2002 10115 S. Noms Road Deflon. Ml 49046 Mark Doster. Township Supervisor Township of Barry Debbie J. Bailey and Jason D. Bailey of Hastings Chartyer Township; Linda R. Tanner and Ralph Tanner of Hope Town­ ship; Geoffrey R. Malone of Maple Grove Township; Michael Day and Patricia Wal­ ton, both of Rutland Charter Township; Wayne Bishop. Susan J. Vlictstra, Randall C. Eggers and James French, all of Thor­ napplc Township, and Mark W. Englerth, Vicki Jerkaitis. Michael J. Olinger, David G. Stevens and Michael K. Whipple, all of Yankee Springs Township. Lone... Your Family & Friends Woodland Eagles Discontinued for summer Last night, May 30 Thank you for your patronage Conventional wisdom says Barry County is solidly Republican in its political habits, particularly in the last dozen years. So why have more Democrats than Re­ publicans, by a 28-23 count, filed as pre­ cinct delegates this year? Those who file with the county clerk's office as precinct delegates will attend the county conventions of their parties, where they will select delegates to the Democratic and Republican state conventions in late summer, after the Aug. 6 primary. The list of Democrats who filed is as fol­ lows: Richard C. Bennett and Connie Mae Feltner, both of Dowling, Baltimore Town­ ship; Joseph Lukasiewicz of Baltimore Township; Ardith Baum, Kim L. Tcwnsend, Eileen L. Oehler and Carol Jones Dwyer, all City of Hastings; Diana M. Phil­ lips, Edward Slocum, Juanita A. Slocum, Audrey E. Thomas and Richard C. Thomas, all of Hastings Charter Township; Gordon Christensen and Sharon E. Christensen, both of Barry Township; Barbara J. Cichy and John Hosier, both of Hope Township; John J. Loftus of Irving Township; Chris Norton of Johnstown Township; Alberta I. Goebel and Melvin D. Goebel, both of Or­ angeville Township; Steven C. Goebel of Prairieville Township; Lewis John Ander­ son, Kathleen Carlson, Robert Troy Carl­ son, Bob Edwards, Blanche L Munjoy and Michael Slabbekoom. all of Rutland Char­ ter Township, and John Tobias of Thomap­ ple Township. Those who filed for the GOP were: Dena A. Miller and James D. Miller, both of Assyria Township; Julie R. DeBoer of Carlton Township; Agnes M. Adrounie, Vivian Lee Connor, Brian Reynolds and Charles E. Collins Sr., all City of Hastings; Sunday, May AN ORDMAKt TO NtFt AL EXISTING SECTION 82-31. OF DIVISION 1. OF ARTICLE N, OF CHATTER 82. OF "THE HASTINGS CODE” A* AMENDED. ANO TO ENACT HEW SECTION 82-21. OF MV1SWN 1. OF ARTICLE R, OF CHATTER 82, OF -THE HASTNKS COM.” AS AMENDED. REGARDING SEWER GENERALLY. 2224 S. BROADWAY A complete copy ol Ordinance 343 is available lor inspec­ tion at tho City Clerks Office. City Has. 201 E. State Street. *43. FABULOUS COUNTRY SETTING FOR TMS CUS­ Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in Ml force from the dale of its publicalion in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Jasperse second by Wood that Ordinance No 343 be adopted Yeas Tubbs. Spencer. McIntyre. May. Jasperse, Bleam. Wood and Campbell Nays: None Absent: Hawkins I. Event G. Manshum, City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of April 2002 Is available al the City Cleik s Office Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Dh actions: Clinton west. Broadway south to home. TOMIZED BRICK RANCH just south of Hastings city lim­ its. • Master bedroom with sliders to deck • View of beautiful, quiet pond • Wooded acreage • Large bed­ rooms • Great room with wood ceiling beams • Gorgeous oak floors • Custom Amish cabinets • Gas fireplace • Huge family room & full bath in lower level • Workshop & storage shelves • Shows like new! $198,500. . YOUR HOSTESS: KAY WILLARD @ GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ-EL § ASSOCIATES �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 23 2002 - Page 19 LAY OFFS, continued from page 1 LEGAL NOTICES for technical skills in the workplace today, all the CTE classes are electives, meaning students don’t have to take them. Currently there arc “fewer students enrolling in in­ dustrial arts," he said. Dual enrollment, which offers students a chance to take col­ lege classes while still in high school, is providing students other choices for elec­ tives, he said. Also at Monday’s board meeting. Hast­ ings Middle School teacher Steve Lau­ baugh complimented members of the Hast­ ings Education Association and the school administration for reaching tentative agree­ ment on a contract. “Wc do have Che chil­ dren’s interests first in our minds and ap­ preciate the efforts to reach that tentative agreement." Laubaugh said. Schoesscl said neither side has ratified the agreement, and specifics of the new contract cannot be released until both sides have approved it. He is anticipating a vole by the HEA by the end of this week, he said. The current threc-ycar contract ex­ pires June 30. Schoesscl said that generally speaking, in recent years negotiations have dragged on past the contract’s expiration date. “It hasn’t been this way for awhile.” he said of the early settlement. The contract negotia­ tions started last winter. In the half dozen or so meetings held, Schoessel said, “I think we tried to focus on issues we really felt needed to be discussed rather than open the whole contract up. That helped us move along more quickly." Also al Monday s meeting, the board ap­ proved spending $15,753 for a new refrigerator/freczcr for the high school kitchen. The freezer will be placed in a new 1.320square-foot addition to the kitchen. Money for the addition will come from a $2 mil­ lion bond issue voters approved in 2001 in Hastings School Board President Patricia Endsley holds a certificate from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools recognizing Hastings' NCA cer­ tification. conjunction with approval of a $10 million community center. Schoesscl said the addi­ tion is needed because the food service pro­ gram has expanded. It now provides food to all the district schools except Pleasantvicw. The board approved a school improve­ ment plan with three goals: 1) All students will develop core competencies to demon­ strate reading, writing and thinking skills and effective problem-solving skills, 2) Within a safe environment, all students will exhibit attributes reflective of responsible, involved citizens, and 3) As funding is Extra patrols to target drunk drivers, speeders Local law enforcement officials will be a strong force this Memorial Day weekend, looking to stop and arrest all drunk or in­ jured drivers as part of the statewide, “You Drink and Drive, You Lose" campaign, ac­ cording to a press release from the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Additional enforcement patrols will oc­ cur at local venues throughout the summer and arc being funded by the Michigan Of­ fice of Highway Safety Planning. The campaign is part of a special initia­ tive targeting special events across the state where there is a high risk for drunk or im­ paired drivers. “During special events, it's important that we remind people about the impor­ tance of sober driving," said Sheriff Steve DeBoer. “Increased enforcement is a means to safeguard everyone’s safety.” Nearly 40 percent of all fatal crashes on Michigan roadways involve alcohol, he said. Through the special event enforcement projects, deputies will be on targeted pa­ trols to ensure the safety of all drivers and COURT NEWS • Joseph W. Wilscn. 24. of Manistee was sentenced to 12 to 24 months in prison for violating his probation on a 1999 convic­ tion of writing a check without having a bank account. Wilson failed to show up for sentencing on the original probation viola­ tion conviction. “I cannot work with you any more in the community because you don’t show up for anything," Fisher told Wilson. Wilson told Fisher “I should have shown up and 1 didn't. 1 was wrong." Fisher told Wilson “you continue to drink, smoke pot. and violate the law. It makes me think this is just the way you’ve decided to live. If you don’t change, you’re going to have some problems." • Linda S. Hatfield, 42, of Gobles was sentenced to six months probation, with the first 30 days in jail, for possessing mari­ juana, trespassing, and using a non-narcotic controlled substance. Hatfield pleaded guilty to the three offenses March 27 and was given 30 days of jail for each offense, which will run concurrently (at the same time). Hatfield’s attorney said Hatfield has hepatitis C and some cracked ribs. The at­ torney said Hatfield said she hadn't used drugs for awhile and the incident for which she was charged was a “one-time slip-up." Hatfield told Fisher “I’m sorry for my mistake. I was having a lot of problems at home. I got in with the wrong people." Fisher said he doubted whether Hatfield was only using drugs this one time. • Kenneth R. McCrackin. 35. of Hastings was sentenced to two years of probation, with the first six months in jail, for a con­ viction of third offense drunk driving, a fel­ ony. McCrackin’s jail sentence will be sus­ pended as of May 31. He was assigned to Drug Court, a special program where the court keeps close tabs on substance abus­ ers’ rehabilitation efforts. “This will give you a better opportunity to stay sober." Fisher said. McCrackin told the court “I’m very sorry for what I did. I wish it had never hap­ pened.” I to stop and arrest those who violate the law. “In addition to targeting drunk and im­ paired drivers, deputies will be enforcing our safety belt law and declaring ‘zero tol­ erance,’ for drivers who fail to buckle up," he said. The Hastings City Police Department is also participating in the added patrols this holiday weekend, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “We’ve committed to stepping up traffic enforcement throughout the holiday week­ end for those violators who are not seat belted, as well as child passengers who are not properly restrained," he said. And, the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police has received a grant to fund 112 overtime traffic patrol hours between Memorial Weekend and Labor Day Week­ end. said Sgt. Kym McNally. “We’ll be patrolling for speed, aggres­ sive drivers, alcohol and seat belt viola­ tions.” said McNally. “The reason we got this grant was due to the high number of fa­ talities and serious accidents we had last year in Barry County. We want to target speed, alcohol and scat bell violations in an attempt to reduce the number of fatalities and serious accidents." available, students will receive learning ex­ periences enabling them to become more knowledgeable individuals through partici­ pation in integrated technology, expanded cultural and fine arts programs, and early childhood services. The boaro also approved continuing its Schools of Choice plan, which allows stu­ dents to transfer within their own interme­ diate school district and within school dis­ tricts contiguous to their intermediate school districts. Schoesscl said that as a re­ sult of the transfer policy, “a good many more students arc coming into our district than arc leaving it, so Schools of Choice has been to our benefit." Also at the meeting, the board approved weighted grades for high school Advanced Placement classes, which arc more chal­ lenging than other high school classes. The weighting allows students to receive more points for an AP grade than a regular grade, so when grade point averages are figured, an AP grade will boost grade point aver­ ages and improve students’ class ranking. The board also approved the purchase of 160 copies of the textbooks Health Skills for Wellness for $8,315, 60 copies of “World Explorer — People, Places and Cultures" for $2,819 and 300 copies of “Communities” and 10 sets of supplemen­ tal materials for $15,629. At the meeting, Cooley presented the board with a framed certificate recognizing the district as having North Central accredi­ tation for all its schools. The school district announced recently that all of its schools** North Central Asso­ ciation of Colleges and Schools (NCA) ac­ creditation has been extended through the 2002-2003 school year. The action was taken at the NCA’s annual meeting in Chi­ cago earlier this spring. It places Hastings in a unique group of school districts with NCA accreditation in all of their schools. NCA membership assures the public that the school has met standards which high quality schools in the NCA region consider to be imperative for effective education and the school is working to improve perform­ ance for all students. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 345 ORDINANCE NO. 347 SECTION 82-181 TO 82-187, OF DIVISION 5, OF ARTICLE H. OF CHAPTER 82, OF “THE HASTINGS CODE" 1870. AS 82-476 TO 82-482, OF ARTICLE IV. OF CHAPTER 82, OF “THE HASTINGS CODE” 1870, AS AMENDED, REGARDING RATES, CHARGES AMO BILLINGS PROCEDURE. copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the .’2nd day of Apnl 2002 is available at the City Clerk s Office. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk SAVE A LOT FOOD STORE HASTINGS The soon to open SAVE A LOT in Hastings is accepting applications for its full-time associates only at this time. The positions for full-time are: Store Director, Assistant Store Director, Lead Cashier and Meat Cutters. Experience in supermarket I ii grocery stores is required. Send ;; resume to: Human Resources, 303 W. Main, Belding. Ml 48809. :: | i; ii ii ii • • • • ■ ■ a ■ aa a a a a a a a a a a a a a ::::::::::::::::::::::: (5/23) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WWam A. Cheney II (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc.. Mortgagee dated July 17. 2001. and recorded on July 26. 2001 in Instrument No. 1063707 in Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as assignee by an assignment dated August 31. 2001. which was recorded on October 16. 2001, in Instrument No. 1068229 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 95/100 dol­ lars ($168,961.95). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premtses. or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) pjn.. on June 20. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: A parcel of land in Sections 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, descnbed as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11; and running thence East 713 fee’, along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the centerline of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 1127 feet along the centerline of Cobb Road; thence West 540 feet parallel with the South Itne of Section 11 for the true place of beginning; thence continuing West 576 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 268 feet; more or less, parallel with the East line of Section 10 and 433 feet Westerly therefrom, to the center of Gilkey Lake Road; thence Easterly along the center of Gilkey Lake Road to a point which lies North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 484 5 feet from the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes East 484.5 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 8200217648 Wolves (6/6) CITY OF HASTINGS AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL EXISTING SECTION 82-476 TO 82-482, OF ARTICLE IV, OF CHAPTER 82, OF “THE HAST­ INGS CODE" AS AMENDED. AND TO ENACT NEW SECTION A compete copy of Ordinence 345 is available for inspec­ tion at the City Clerk s Office. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in fun force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the Qty of Hastings Moved by Jasperse. second by Wood that Ordinance No. 345 be adopted Yeas Tubbs. Spencer. McIntyre. May. Jasperse. Bleam. Wood and Campb-I Nays: None Absent: Hr.wkins I. Evert! G. Manshum. Qty Clerk, do hereby certify that a true (616) 948-8300 Mark R.S. Johnson 11155 Hastings Point M ddlevilie. Ml 49333 (616) 795-9691 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott H. Polderman and Kelly J. Shoup (original mort­ gagors) to Bank One N A Mortgagee, dated duty 20. 2000. and recorded on Aug. 3. 2000 in Liber Instrument 1047645 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated April 25. 2001, which was recorded on July 17. 2001, in Uber Instrument 1063199 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN AND 73/100 dollars ($163,917.73). including interest at 8.450% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pin., on June 27. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 74 and 75 of Supervisor s Ptat of Long Point. According to the Ptat Thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on page 50. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, except that part described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot 75. which lies southerly 52.47 feet from the Northwest Comer of Lot 75. thence southeasterly 44 98 feet to a point on the South line of said Lot 74. which lies 46.83 feet west of the southeast comer of said Lot 74; thence West 60.38 feet, along the South line of said Lots 74 and 75 to the Southwest corner of said Lot 75; thence Northerly 4733 feet along said West line of Lot 75 to the point of beginning. The । edemption period snail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the of such sale. Dated; May 16. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200212652 Jaguars (6/13) AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL EXISTING SECTION 82-181 TO 82-187, OF DIVISION 5, OF ARTICLE 0, OF CHAPTER 82, OF “THE HASTINGS CODE" AS AMEBDEfi, ANO TP ENACT NEW AMENDED, REGARDING MDUSTMAL WASTE PROGRAM. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of Isabel Sage Johnson Date of Birth January 27. 1920 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent Isabel Sage Johnson. Settlor of the Isabel Sage Johnson Trust dated December 27. 1983 as amended, who lived at 907 West Madison Street. Hastings. Mich.gan 49058. died April 16. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Andrew F Johnson. Co­ Trustee of the Isabel Sage Johnson within 4 months after the date o< publication of this notice. W. Michael Van Haren 900 Fifth Third Center. 111 Lyon NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 752-2000 Andrew F. Johnson 1006 W Clinton Street NW Hastings Ml 49056 ’ Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Masting May8, 2002 7:00 p m. Present Supervisor Doster. Clerk Nichols and Trustee Goyings Minutes approved Apnl 10. 2002 Department reports received and filed Approved Road Budget for year 2002-2003. Approved the purchase of ‘Reduce Speed" signs Commissioner Adams report. Mercy Ambulance contract approved with revi­ sions • Appointed Clerk Niche's as Township Representative lor ambulance. Scrap tire project lor 2002 has been complet­ ed. Approved Millage wording for August ballot Appreciation of Boy Scouts Troop 50 for votuntere work in Prairieville Cemetery. Bills Approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Normajean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Mark A. Doster. Supervisor (5/23) THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! A compleie copy of Ordinance 347 is available for inspec­ tion al the Qty Clerk's Office. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the Qty of Hastings Moved by Wood, second by Tubbs that Ordinance No. 347 be adopted. Yeas: Tubbs, Spencer. McIntyre. May. Jasperse. Bleam, Wood and Campbell Nays: None Absent. Hawkins I. Everil G. Manshum, City Qerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings Qty Council on the 22nd day of Apnl 2002 is available at the City Clerk's Office. DasenYsr.; Wail Repair by Wall Anchor ' Basemert Waterproofing by B-Dry Class Block Windows New Window WeCs ylWj) Raising Sunken Concrete Regrrvfng Ta—' B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems. inc Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 381 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN OF 1996. AS AMENDED. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing shall be held before the Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry on the 9th day of July, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the commission chamber of the Courthouse on the adoption of a proposed resolution establishing a Brownfield Redevelop­ ment Authority for the County of Barry pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act. being Act 381 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996. as amended. 810 Bryant St • Katemaroo. McNgan 49001 • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Richland. McNgan 49083 • 629-5252 THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING USED VEHICLES: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria, 81,000 miles 1989 Pontiac Sunbird, 117,294 miles 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan LE, 77,723 miles 1992 GMC Sonoma Pickup, 176,893 miles 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 206,828 miles All vehicles will be sold "AS IS". Vehicles are parked in the lot on the corner of Jefferson St. and Walnut St. in Hastings. Contact person is Luella Dennison (616) 945-1415. Bids should be clearly marked on the envelope "VEHICLE BID"; bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. May 29, 2002 in the County Administrator's Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058._______________________ �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 23. 2002 a COURT NEWS: A jury trial May 6 resulted in a guilty verdict for a Hastings area man for receiv­ ing and concealing 14 long guns stolen from a Freeport man last year. Kane Wilcox faces up to nine years in prison on the conviction, according to Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “It took the jury 35 minutes to return the guilty verdict," said Cruz who prosecuted the case. “The evidence showed that the guns were stolen by Gabc Hull and Kyle McCracken, who arc both now in the Michigan Department of Corrections.” Hull testified that he and McCracken brought the stolen guns to Wilcox to make a sale in exchange for drug money and that Wilcox suggested they go to a more quiet and secluded place to make the exchange, said Cruz. “He set it up that they would go to a wooded area about one mile from Kane's house," said Cruz. “They asked him for $250 for the 14 guns. He said, *1 don’t have that kind of money, how about $140?* He knew they were going to buy drugs with it.” Cruz said Wilcox met the two men in the wooded area and accepted the guns, wrapped in a blanket, and stowed them in an abandoned car on his boss’ property at that location. “That’s where the police found them.” said Cruz. Another rive handguns stolen from the same victim were allegedly sold in Grano Rapids and have not been recovered. "Those five guns are still on the streets.” said Cruz. “The jury said the fact that he bought 14 guns worth $3,300 to $4,500 for only $140. It was obvious he knew they were stolen.” Cruz said the amount Wilcox paid for the guns was less than 1 percent of the ac­ tual value. “I believe from my investigation that Kane Wilcox was going to sell them,” said Cruz. “He told another potential witness that he wanted to make a quick buck.” Wilcox is scheduled to be sentenced to­ day. May 23, in Barry County Circuit Court. served on each conviction, to pay $1,000 court cots and $3,702 restitution. “Given the fact that the defendant is pregnant. I would ask that an 11-month jail sentence begin the week after the birth of the child,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “I have a problem." said Watson. “I’ve gone to seek treatment. Obviously. I can’t control my money. I take what’s not mine." Fisher reminded Watson that she was on probation for stealing in Kent County when she defrauded another $3,700 from victims in Barry County. • Robert Scholma, 42, of Hastings, en­ tered guilty pleas to three separate counts of operating methamphetamine labs in Cas­ tleton Township. Scholma had been on Cir­ cuit Court probation for drug offenses at the time of the new felony offenses. He was found to be operating meth labs, all 20 years felonies, on Aug. 24, 2001, March 1, 2002, and May 1, 2002, as a result of coop­ erative efforts between a variety of Barry County law enforcement agencies, said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. The most recent iab arrest resulted in a $1 million bond being imposed by the court at arraignment. He is set to be sentenced June 19. • Doug Ezinga, 40, of Middleville, was ordered to spend 60 days in jail with credit for one day served and the balance sus­ pended if he paid his fines and costs by 5 p.m. on May 17 on his conviction of resist­ ing and obstructing police. Ezinga was arrested after an incident in Middleville March 16. in which he alleg­ edly assaulted Deputy Erik Gustafson. “I’m sorry for what I did,” said Ezinga. “I want to get on with my life.” Judge James Fisher told Ezinga lhe inci­ dent appeared to be out of character for him. He was ordered to pay $1,000 costs, a $500 fine, a $60 crime victim fund fee and a $60 DNA fee. • Tuesday Watson. 25, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to two counts of writing checks with non-sufficient funds within three to 10 days. She was ordered to spend 60 days in jail with credit for one day ■ Shane Doom, 24, of Middleville, was scheduled to appear for a probation viola­ tion hearing on May 28 at 8:30 a.m. Doorn, who was previous convicted of fourth de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, is accused of violating his probation by exposing himself to a woman in Kent county on March 28. A new violation petition was filed on May 7. “Both allegations are alleged to have oc­ curred near his work site on 28th Street,” said defense attorney James Goul ooze re­ garding bond. “He denies that, he quit his job and is under 24-hour supervision by his father.” “Given the circumstances of lhe underly­ ing criminal sexual conduct and two proba­ tion violations for exposing himself, no bond will be set," said Fisher. Banner CLASSIFIEDS C<dL...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \alimial \d\ SNOWMOBILE: 2001 Arctic Cat Z-120, with dutch kit, cover, new, $1,600 firm. (616)623-2766 Hum'ihm /»/<<* KINTREE PUBLICA­ TIONS: finished with your family tree research? Want a booklet to give to your rela­ tives? 945-9712 ask for Mary. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE: 2 bedrooms upstairs & 1 downstairs, $650 a month + utilities. _ Deposit, first months rent & references. In Hastings, (616)838-2629. 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Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale 6c Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. (itlrum Salt 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 25th, 9am to 4pm. 1064 Norway Ave., Hastings, on comer of Norway and Air­ port Rd. Antiaue dining room table & 6 cnairs, hutch & sideboard, womens clothes - misses thru plus sizes. Home Interior items, pictures and more. GARAGE SALE: May 23rd & 24th, 8:30am-5pm. 601 E. Hubble, Hastings. Childem's slide step 2, girl's clothes 10­ 16, some misc. craft supplies. MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE: 603 W. Clinton (cor­ ner of Market & Clinton). Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 8am-4pm. hi Mcmoriam IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN CUDDAHEE March 11,1935-May 24, 2000 Deeply missed each and every day. Even though you're not here in body you're here each and every day in Spirit We miss your smile, your laughter, your wisdom, and most of all, your LOVE Love always, wife. Myrtle Your Alphabet Gang and Grandchildren. I SPRINKLING BUSINESS: underground. Gun Lake area. Some equipment, ap­ proximately 160 contracts. Call 616-^5-9104 ask for Scott. ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, May 26. One Million Antiques. 400 exhibitors. Food, picnic areas. Show rain or shine. 7:30am to 4:00pm. $3 admis­ sion. Free parking at the Fairgrounds, right in Alle­ gan, Michigan. • Mason Terpening, 37 of Flint, was sen­ tenced to serve 10 months in jail with credit for 52 days served and to pay $1,000 court cots and $70 restitution. Terpening pleaded no contest to larceny between $1,000 and $20,000. Terpening had asked for a prison sen­ tence, according to McNeill. “He has served time in jail and a change of scenery seemed more attractive than more of the same,” said defense attorney Carol Jones Dwyer. “But in discussing this further, he would tike to stay in the county rather than go to the Michigan Department of Corrections.” Terpening would like to invest himself in treatment, said Dwyer. “Drunkeness is not a defense and is no excuse,” Terpening said. “I’d like to apolo­ gize to the victims. I’m glad they got their property back. I had no business doing that." He was also ordered to serve one year on probation. Help Wanted MEDICAL TRANSCRIP­ TIONISTS: experience re­ quired. Work at home, excel­ lent computer skills & own equipment needed. Choose your own hours, work for West Michigan's fastest growing physician owned transcription service. Great earning potential/pay per line. Please fax resume to (616)374-1631. OUR KENTWOOD LAW firm is looking for a legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team of ha rd working professionals. Individuals should have at least one year experience in a law office, must be computer literate and knowledgeable in WordPerfect. Must be relia­ ble, self-motivated and able to work under pressure at times. Competitive wages and benefits are available. Qualified individuals should send resume to: Hiring Part­ ner, 2010 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508. • Ann Reigler, 31, of Shelbyville, was granted 7411 Status undci the Public Health Code after pleading guilty to pos­ session of methamphetamine in exchange for one count of operating a drug lab on March 14 on Gun Lake. She was ordered to attend drug court. • James C. Votruba, 28, of East Lansing was sentenced to six months in jail for physically harming a police officer while resisting arrest. The jail sentence was sus­ pended while Votruba deals with criminal charges in Ingham and Berrien counties. Votruba will be participating in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program in Ingham County as a result of sentencing for a criminal offense in that county, his defense attorney said. “I would like to apologize for the trouble this has caused the court and the officers involved," Votruba said. He said he plans to “get through this mess,” return to col­ lege, work, and spend time with his 8-ycarold son. “You have a lot of potential,” Fisher said. “You have certainly messed things up in your life.” Habile Homes LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. MANAGERS ON VACA­ TION SALE! Meadow Stone Homes is in the transition of liquidation homes to the 2002 models. Take advant­ age of preorder discount pricing on all of our Patriot and Four Seasons models. Hurry! Limited time only. We can only get away with this pricing until the boss gets back! Meadow Stone Homes (616)948-2387/Toll free 1-877-916-4648________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 I • Thomas L. Lake, 18, of Delton was sentenced to one year of probation, with the first 90 days to be spent in jail, for breaking into a railroad car April 1. Lake pleaded guilty to the B&E in exchange for the drop­ ping of several other charges of breaking and entering, larceny and receiving and concealing stolen property. Lake was put on Holmes Youthful Trainee status, where the felony is not made a part of his perma­ nent record if probation is successful. “My client indicated he had a gut feeling this was wrong." defense attorney Dave Tripp said. Tripp said Lake is “not likely to commit another felony offense. I think the four days in jail did have its impact on my client already." Fisher told Lake “you got quite a break out of this situation.” He said Lake has no prior record. “I assume it was a one-time mistake and out of character for you. Don’t prove me wrong on that." Police Beat -.. yj Arson suspected in Castleton shed fire CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A report of gun shots near a Gerkc Road home turned into an arson fire investigation after a woman emerged from the structure to find her shed on fire late on May 15. according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies Nick Siefert and Travis Moore were able to save two motorcycles parked next to the shed and moved two gas cans and two small propane tanks preventing possi­ ble explosions. “Chief Bill Wilson believed there was reason to believe that this fire was arson and collected evidence," said deputies. The victim told police she heard a vehicle outside her home and when she got up to investigate, she saw a dark van and possibly someone getting out, officers reported. “She said it backed out of her neighbor’s driveway, spinning the tires and left north­ bound.” deputies reported The victim also reported that several neighbors have been having trouble with other individuals in the neighborhood and that threats were made the night before the fire. After hearing the suspected gunshots and calling 911, the woman noticed a glow through the front window and left the h >use through a rear door. “As she went around the front, she saw a fence and the shed on fire," police reported. One gas can had a small puncture hole in the top and along the bottom. Wilson also pointed out some small BB like bum marks on the wooden platform in front of the doors to the shed. “He said they appear to be made by accelerants of some sort,” deputies reported. “It appears the origin was on or near the platform in front of the shed.” The shed was destroyed and vinyl siding on the house melted from the heat of the flames. Items stolen from unlocked vehicles JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police arc investigating the theft of a semi-automatic pistol in a case, a CD player, CDS and some jewelry from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 3000 block of West Shore May 14. Troopers said the items had not been recovered as of May 21 and no suspects have been developed. In a separate incident, troopers were called May 15 to investigate the theft of two checks that had been written for $250 and $350 each in Grand Rapids by a person not known to the victim. Sgt. Kym McNally said the Yankee Springs Township victim reported her checkbook had been left in her unlocked vehicle in a Kentwood mall parking lot a few days earlier. The incident is still under investigation. In yet another incident, a woman reported that someone attempted to remove the dash board from her unlocked vehicle May 16 in an attempt to steal the car stereo. Taken were two compact disks. Raid nets marijuana growing operation PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Charges are pending against two home owners sus­ pected of operating a marijuana growing operation in the 14000 block of Kane Road, where Prairieville Township police officers, SWET and Barry Township officers exe­ cuted a search warrant last Thursday evening. The operation was discovered when officers were called to investigate a residential burglar alarm at 7:54 p.m., found an unlocked door and went inside. “Officers discovered an apparent indoor marijuana grow operation,” said Chief Larry ‘ Gentry. “Officers secured the premises and obtained a search warrant from the 56B Dis­ trict Court.” At about 1 a.m., the warrant was served and the residence was searched more thor­ oughly, said Gentry. “Many apparent marijuana plants and other suspected drugs or drug paraphernalia were confiscated," he said. “The two home owners came home during the police pres­ ence.” No arrests were made pending lab tests on the items seized, police said. Police still investigating Jewelry heist PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Police arc still investigating the theft May 6 of thousands of dollars worth of diamond, ruby, pearl, gold and silver jewelry along with guns, tools and household items from a home in the 12000 block of Enzian Road near 4 Mile Road. “We arc working on several different angles," said Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry. “The home owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the ar­ rest and convictions of perpetrators and/or the recovery of property.” ' Missing are shotguns, rifles, a .22 automatic pistol, a Ruger 44 magnum revolver, a compound bow, fish finder, fishing rods, reels, fly rods, five two-way radios, chain saw, Sawzall, lawn mower, electrical meters, vacuum cleaner, VCR, 225 pounds of frozen beef meat, a steel safe and coins collected over the past 40 years. The break-in is believed to have occurred between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. May 6. Tips can be reported to Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Memorial Day parade route announced HASTINGS — The Hastings City Police Department wants to remind motorists trav­ eling in and around the city Monday that the annual Memorial Day parade takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The parade necessitates the closing of several streets in the downtown area, as well as North Broadway from State Street to West State Road and West State Road from the city limits to North Broadway. “Motorists are urged to re-route their trips to and around Hastings during this time frame,” said deputy chief Mike Leedy. “Those that are unable to do so are reminded to be patient during the traffic delays.” Suspicious container detonated by police CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A man in the 8000 block of East M-79 reported find­ ing a suspicious container near his mailbox May 16, which police eventually destroyed. “We don’t know what it was,” said Trooper Phil McNabnay. ’Trooper (Brian) Roder­ ick wasn’t sure what it was so he called the bomb squad. They x-rayed it, then de­ stroyed it.” The items was described as a round container with a trigger near the center. The con­ tainer resembled a can and stood about two inches high. After destruction the item was examined and found not to be explosive. “We still don’t know what it was,” he said. One arrested, one cited after foot chase HASTINGS — A foot chase ensued in the 300 block of East Green Street after offi­ cers from the Hastings City Police Department, the Michigan State Police and Sheriff’s Office made a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of transporting controlled substances May 16 at 12:58 ajn., said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “Officers involved were given a description of the vehicle, a white Cadillac, with two occupants, which was expected to be going through Hastings," said Leedy. The car was spotted on South Hanover Street by Sgt. Tim Rowsc of the Barry County Sheriffs Office and a responding Hastings officer allegedly witnessed the car crossing the center line. “A stop was made on Green Street and as the officer approached, the passenger took off,” said Leedy. “Officers pursued him on foot through the Fclpausch employee park­ ing lot toward the Goodwill trailer, where he slipped on an embankment which leads to a stream." The suspect, Darryl Paul, 20, of Bartie Creek, was arrested on two counts of resisting and obstructing police, habitual offender. “Officers searched the area and no controlled substances were found at that time,” said Leedy. The car’s driver. Jeffrey Stanton, 46. of Hastings, was cited for allegedly driving with open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. Paul is being held in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of a $5,000 bond. 4 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23. 2002 - Page 21 Rotary Honors Convocation recognizes 10 HHS seniors The Hastings Rotary Club recognized 10 outstanding high school seniors at a recent luncheon. The students were nominated and selected by high school staff members based on their scholarship, use of talent, and school and community service. Hastings High Principal Tim Johnson said at the luncheon that the students' com­ bined grade point average is 3.8. The students “have participated in most of the clubs, organizations or athletic )earns that wc offer," he said. “They have been in­ volved in our musicals and drama produc­ tions and in band and choir." The students have often held leadership positions within those organizations, he said. They are also involved in their community, church and family, he said. "They are wholesome, solid kids, quality kids. They arc a great example of the won­ derful youth wc have in our society today. They are representative of the Class of 2002. I am proud of each and every one of them. The Hastings community should be, also.” The following is a list of those students honored by the Rotary, along with informa­ tion on their high school activities. Kyle Bellgraph Bellgraph is the son of Tom and Patricia Bellgraph of Hastings. Bellgraph has played soccer all four years of high school and was Most Valu­ able Player and goalkecper/captain in soc­ cer. He played baseball his freshman year and tennis his sophomore, junior and senior years. He has been a member of BPA for three years, qualifying for state competition all three years in areas such as computeraided graphics, presentation management, and information technology concepts. He has participated for four years in the Presbyterian Church’s youth mission trip to the UP to build homes. He has spent the last two years assisting the Hastings Schools Technology Department, and the second semester of his senior year as a teacher aid to the middle school technology classes. He plans to attend Purdue University as a computer science major. He hopes to obtain his masters in computer science, specializ­ ing in network security. Carrie Bolthouse Bolthousc is the daughter of Jerry and Lyndy Bolthousc of Hastings. Bolthouse has been involved in the high school Drama Club and participated in a number of plays and musicals, including “It Happens Every Summer,’’ "Once in a Lifetime,” “Arsenic and Old Lace," "Spring Thing 2000,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” and “The King and I.” She was Student Council secretary in 9th grade, a member of the volleyball team in 9th and 10th grade, secretary of the National Honor Society in 11th and 12th grade, member of the Regional Honors Choir in 12th grade, was a participant in district and state solo and ensemble vocal music competition, and was Student Am­ bassador in the People to People program. In her church she has been an orchestra. Praise Band and Youth Choir member and an accompanist. She has also served as a nursery worker. She has been a volunteer at the Hastings Public Library and the Hast­ ings YMCA, and was also a summer camp staff member . She has worked at Ace Hardware and the YMCA, been a piano teacher, and served as a math tutor. She is a National Merit Commended Stu­ dent, was Exchange Club Student of the Month, and won Division I ratings in solo and ensemble vocal music competition in 2001 and 2002. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University to study music education. Erin Bradley Bradley is the daughter of William and Nancy Bradley of Hastings. Bradley has been on the Student Council for four years, has been a member of the Ski Club, Interact, Key Club and Honors Choir, attended the Rotary Life Leadership Conference, attended Young Women’s Leadership at Albion College, and was Ex­ change Club Youth of the Month. She played soccer for four years, serving as captain two of those years. She played ten­ nis for four years, serving as captain two years, and played volleyball four years, serving one year as captain. She has participated in her church’s youth group for six years and helped build homes in the UP for needy families as part of her church's mission work. She plans to attend Hope College to study exercise science and art, and also hopes to play soccer and/or tennis at Hope Elizabeth Bowne Nida Nida is the daughter of Robert Nida and Linda Bowne of Hastings. She has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years and a member of the basketball team four years — three years as a varsity­ player and two years as captain. She played volleyball for four years, two years on the varsity. She was volleyball team captain her senior year. She played soccer for four years, three on the varsity, and served as captain her senior year. She won sportsmanship awards in basketball and volleyball, was Defensive Player of the Year in soccer, was Student Council class vice president in 10th and 11th grades, was Student Council Executive Board Vice President in 12th grade, was a member of the Women’s Honors Choir in 10th and 11th grades, was a member of the Varsity­ Singers in 12th grade, was a member of the I In front, from left, are Joseph Keller, Elizabeth Nida, Kyle Bellgraph, Chelsea Evans and Kelli Rohr. In bacx are Rev. Jeff Arnett, Sally and Jeff Kelle’’, Robert Nida. Unda Bowne. Tom and Patricia Bellgraph, Kim and Marshall Evans and Lisa and Mike Flohr. Drama Club and was in the school play in 9th grade, was a member of BPA in 10th grade, placed 7th in BPA parliamentary procedure state competition in 10th grade, was a member of Interact in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, was a Key Club member in 10th. 11th and 12th grades, was a S.A.D.D. member in 12th grade, a Ski Club member in 11th grade, a member of the Prom Com­ mittee in 11th grade, and a member of the Homecoming Court in 12th grade. She was an H.H.S. Wendy’s Heisman Award nomi­ nee, was an MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award nominee in basketball, won an Aca­ demic Letter in 10th grade, won an Aca­ demic Pin in 11th grade, was an All-Ameri­ can Scholar in 12th grade, was a 5th grade camp counselor, and was Student of the Month in 11th grade. She is a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, the St. Rose Youth Group and St. Rose Choir, works at summer basketball camps and YMCA youth basketball and volleyball programs, and is a volunteer for middle school volleyball players. She attended the Rotary Life Leadership Conference, was a member of committees for the Community Education and Recrea­ tion Center election and Teen Center. She is a Hodges Jewelry employee and piano student. She participated in AAU basket­ ball for six years, in individual basketball camps, in a special Homeslay program in Spain and in a marine biology camp. She plans to attend DePaul University Io study marketing, communications and de­ sign with the goal of becoming a wedding consultant/entreprcncur. Keli Misak Misak is the daughter of Frank and Mar­ tha Misak of Hastings. She has been a member of lhe high school band for four years, serving as drum major from 10th through 12th grade. She was a member of SSA-SSA Honors- Var­ sity Singers in 10th, 11th and 12th grades, was Student Council class president from 9th through 11th grade, has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years, was a member of the Steel Drum Band in 11th and 12th grades, was in solo and ensemble competition in 11th and 12th grades, won an Academic Letter in 10th grade and an Academic Pin in lllh grade, was Homecoming Queen in 12th grade, is president of the Student Council Executive Board as a senior, and was a varsity cheer­ leader in 10th and 11th grades. She was a junior volunteer at Pennock Hospital in 11th and 12th grades and played percussion in the Hastings City Band last summer. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University in the fall. Kelli Flohr Flohr is the daughter of Michael Flohr and Ms. Diane Flohr of Hastings. She has been a member of the Business Professionals of America since 1999, serv­ ing as secretary and president of that group, attending BPA leadership officer training, and placing first, second and fourth at vari­ ous BPA parliamentary procedure team competitions. She was an Explorer Scout in 1998-99. acting as secretary and activity chairperson. This organization became the Venturing Crew 2077. which she has been a member of from 1999 to lhe present. In that group she has been Historian and President and attended weekend leadership training. She was a member of the Science Olympiad in 2000-2001, was a Ski Club member for three years, was elected to lhe National Honor Society as a junior and be­ came vice president of the NHS as a senior. She participated in Rotary’s Life Leader­ ship weekend, has been on the Honor Roll throughout high school, received an aca­ demic pin and academic letter, and is ranked 12th in her senior class. She has been a high school tutor, partici­ pated in Christmas Adopt-A-Famiiy pro­ grams through the NHS and Venturing, acted as a volunteer for the Youth Violence Assessment in Barry County, has worked since January 2001 as a volunteer for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, helped students with their rca ’ing at Southeastern, helped with Walk for Warmth, helped with a free eye-care day. volunteered to demonstrate first aid training From left, in front, are Carrie Bolthouse, Keli Misak. Jennifer Cottrell. Erin Brad­ ley and Tyler Tossava. In back, from left, are Larry Neil, Lyndy and Jerry Bolthouse, Martha Misak, Nancy and John Cottrell, Nancy and William Bradley and Connie and Pete Tossava. techniques to Boy Scouts and Venturing troops, participated in a week-long church mission trip to the UP where the group built a home for a family in need, volun­ teered at the Hunter Retriever club day, and has volunteered every year with the Cub Scout Day Hike. She has worked at Appleby’s, at Grand­ ville Public Schools as a summer teacher’s aid, and for the YMCA as a playground counselor. She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity where she will major in advertising and minor in business. Joey Keller Keller is the son of Jeff and Sally Keller of Hastings. He has been a member of the student council for three years, a peer mediator for two years, a member of the Interact Club one year, a member of the high school choir for four years, a Ski Club member Choir and Varsity Singers as a sophomore and junior. She served as a volunteer at the Mel Trotter Homeless Shelter, was a freshman seminar tutor, was a student ambassador greeting athletic teams and assisting refe­ rees, was a volunteer at the annual HHS alumni dinner, was a volunteer at Love Inc., and performed various community projects through her youth group at St. Rose. She gives acoustic guitar lessons and works at a coffee house in Hastings. She plans to major in advertising and/or marketing at Michigan State University with the goal of living and working in Chi­ cago as an advertising executive. Tyler Tossava Tossava is the son of Pete and Connie Tossava of Hastings. Tossava has been on the Honor Roll all four years of high school, achieving high one year, a Key Club member two years, and a member of the Fellowship of Chris­ tian Athletes one year. He has played foot­ ball for four years. During that time he made the Detroit Free Press All-State First Team in football two years, was All-Con­ ference two years, and was a Scholar-Ath­ lete award winner. He is a three-year var­ sity letter winner in wrestling and a twoyear varsity letter winner in track. He has been a member of the First Pres­ byterian youth group and participated for three years in the church's mission trip. He participated in the Rotary Life Leadership Camp. He also attended the National Youth Leadersnip Forum in Washington D.C. this past February. He plans to attend the United States Air Force Academy Prep School and then at­ tend the USAF Academy. His goal is to become a commissioned officer and a para-jumper in the Air Force, then, after 25 years in the military, pursue a career in the ATF or FBI. Chelsea Evans Evans is the daughter of Kim and Mar­ shall Evans of Hastings. Evans has been on the High Honors Honor Roll all four years of high school, has been a member of the Student Council her junior and senior years, has been a member of Interact, the Business Profes­ sionals of America and the Ski Club in her sophomore, junior and senior years, has been on the cross country team, has played volleyball for four years, was most im­ proved volleyball player on her team as a junior, is a MHSAA Scholar Athlete, and is an All-Academic Athlete in volleyball. She participated in the Rotary Life Leadership Conference. She plans to attend Michigan State Uni­ versity to study interior design. Her long­ term goal is to own her own interior deco­ rating business and design homes and busi­ nesses. Jennifer Cottrell Cottrell is the daughter of John and Nancy Cottrell of Hastings. Cottrell was Student Council Freshman Class Vice President, was Student Council Sophomore Class Aiderperson, and was Student Council Senior Class Vice Presi­ dent. She has been in the BPA for three years, winning regional, state and national awards in various competitions and serving as chapter secretary, committee chairperson and Parli Pro Team secretary. She has been a member of the National Honor Society since 11th grade and a member of the Inter­ act Club for four years, serving as secretary and president two of those years. She was Exchange Club Student of the Month in 12th grade. She performed in the chorus of the musi­ cal Cinderella in 9th grade, performed as Madame Branislowski in Marne in 10th grade, performed the lead role of Princess Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress in 11th grade, and performed one of the main char­ acters. Tuptim. in The King and I. She played JV and varsity tennis for four years and was a Scholar Athlete in varsity tennis, was in Key Club for three years and was Key Club vice president, was a mem­ ber of the Drama Club two years, was a member of the Ski Club four years, and was a member of the Women’s Honors honors every year. He has had perfect at­ tendance for the past three years and is working on his fourth year. He participated in the Chemistry Olympiad his junior year. He spends 10 hours a month preaching in the Hastings area and spends 50 hours preaching as an Auxiliary Pioneer during the month of April. He helps run the horse­ shoe tournament at Summcrfcst and works as a co-op student in the high school counselingofficc. He wants to do office/computer and construction work and also be a minister. After spending a year preaching in the Hastings area he plans to move io New York City to work at the world headquar­ ters of Jehovah’s Witnesses helping print literature or “whatever they assign me to.” Pastor says put character first.. Rev. Jeff Arnett vate integrity, honesty, steadfastness, and the ability to forgive others (”g’vc grace”)When someone is looking for an em­ ployee or partner, Arnett said, “the number one thing they look for is that they want to trust them, they want them to have integ­ rity.” When people are looking for prospective employees, he said, they want a person who is competent, one who has the right “chem­ istry” to fit the company’s particular busi­ ness culture, and someone with character. “If you hire somebody, you can compen­ sate for lacks in the first two areas,” Arnett said. "But if you fudge and hire somebody who doesn’t have character, it will always come back to bite you.” Arnett said today’s culture has “lost its moral bearings” and it’s difficult to “live with integrity.” "Being honest consistently doesn’t al­ ways feel good, but it’s always what’s best for you,” he said. It’s also not easy to remain steadfast in the face of adveisity, he said. “I see people give up so fast — give up on marriages, op­ portunities, projects.” In order to cross the finish line of whatever endeavor is under­ taken. he said, “you have to stick with it.” Arnett said one of the greatest goals the students should have is “grace-giving." His mother “gave me grace time and again when I messed up,” he said. He re­ called a painful incident in his youth that caused him embarrassment. Instead of criti­ cizing him, he said, his mother reacted by putting her arms around him and murmur­ ing the soothing words, "It’s no big deal. It’s all right." “There’s something about people who give grace that changes our world,” Arnett said. He cautioned, however, that building character — creating a life that “really makes a difference” — is “long and hard work." by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Pastor Jeff Arnett of Thomapple Valley Church told seniors honored by the Hast­ ings Rotary May 13 that their primary goal as adults should be to build their character. When they're old and sitting in their rocking chairs, he told the seniors, “the things you dwell on won’t be the degrees you received, the money you made, or the things you collected.” Instead, he said, the students will be thinking about how they lived their lives. “What brings true success is not pursuit of success but rather the pursuit of charac­ ter," he said. At 46 years old, he said, he’s seen plenty of people who have the out­ ward trappings of success. However, he said, he has watched many people with money and position "do terribly destructive things to their families, co-workers and themselves." These people “didn’t say today I’m go­ ing to do evil,” Arnett said. “They just wanted to be happy." However, in the pur­ suit of happiness, he said, they got lost in a "quagmire" of self-absorption and wound up leaving behind “bruised and battered lives.” Arnett said that while goals arc good, the students’ goals are likely to change. “Lots of people have an education in one thing and arc doing something different now,” he said. The goals many people achieve leave them feeling empty once they’ve been ac­ complished. Arnett said. When he was younger he changed his goals frequently, he said. He tried several professions before becoming a minister. “I just couldn’t find my niche." Finally, he said, he decided that if he was going to "really make it" he would have to empha­ size “goals of the heart — character is­ sues." He advised the honors students to culti­ I t I �Page 22 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 23 2002 Barry County's new decontamination shelter demonstrated to officials by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A rapid deployable decontamination shelter purchased with 525,000 of a $40,400 grant to Barry County’s Emer­ gency Management Department from the United States Department of Justice was demonstrated Tuesday at a district-wide meeting in Hastings. “The (air scrubber) w. il suck any con­ tamination, the walls wiH collapse. The scrubber has filters and it will deliver puri­ fied air out," said Marty Conway of ZUMRO, the company which sells the emergency response equipment. “During an anthrax scare, this is one of lhe things they will be demanding from us. What you’ve got here is a simple system.” The mobile equipment consists of an 11foot by 13.5-foot mobile shelter, inflatable in as little as one minute. “If you practice with this equipment, it goes together pretty easily,” said Conway. The shelter consists of compartments and shower heads, a 500 gallon grey water bag, heater unit, heater blower, water heater, and an air scrubber with filters for use in bio­ logical and chemical exposures. “We want to kill these bugs right now,” said Conway. “By bugs 1 mean anything like an anthrax spore." Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said county-wide meetings of police, hospi­ tal. fire, ambulance, health department and other involved agencies held earlier in the year led to an agreement to purchase the equipment. “It’s for any decontamination you might need a shower for." said Sarver. “The old system in Michigan was, you set up port­ able walls and you hang a hose and sprin­ kle with a pool to catch the water. With an­ thrax scares, that’s not good, especially in Michigan when the weather could be 20 de­ grees below zero.” Barry County Emergency Management Director John Hislop said every county in Michigan as well as other states received a grant from the Department of Justice, based on population. “Ours was also cased on a threat assess­ ment I did about two years ago." said His­ lop, referring to his Weapons of Mass De­ struction. Threat and Risk Assessment. Grant funds will also provide $8,000 for Intern joins, reporter rejoins J-Ad Graphics Fifth District police, fire and emergency management officials gathered in Hast­ ings Tuesday to view a demonstrator, of a new rapid deployment decontamination shelter purchased by Barry County with a $40,400 Department of Justice grant. (Benner Photos by Shelly Suleer) Barry County Emergency Management Director John Hislop, right, looks over the air filtering system used in conduction with a decontamination shelter on order for local emergency response crews. a hand-held, chemical detection device, $6,640 for decontamination equipment team bags, $2,000 of communications equipment, $1,600 for a portable generator and $626 for Tyvck protective suits. The gear should arrive for used in Barry County in about three months, Hislop said. He also plans next month to apply for grants from the Pennock Foundation and the Barry Community Foundation to pur­ chase a $3,270 covered, lockable trailer to house, store and transport the decontamina­ tion equipment throughout the county when needed and possibly anywhere within the Fifth District. Sarver said he is in favor of the shelter because of its portability. “This is leaps and bounds above what we had before,” said Sarver. Conway and ZUMRO local sales repre­ sentative Marty Lorkowski said the shelters became popular long before Sept. 11 and the anthrax scares and exposures which fol­ lowed. “It’s just more of a priority now," said Lorkowski, adding that the shelters also can be used as portable command posts, for crime scene protection, for communications headquarters and for dive teams. Fifth District jurisdictions on hand at the meeting Tuesday at Barry County Central Dispatch included St. Joseph County, Ber­ rien County, Sturgis, Kalamazoo, Allegan, as well as the Hastings City Police Depart­ ment, the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police, the Hastings Fire Departmt nt and Barry Township Police. NOTIC Marcie Westover Sandra Ponsetto The J-Ad Graphics newsroom is wel­ coming summer intern Marcic Westover and welcoming back reporter Sandra Pon­ setto. Ponsetto returns to the local newspaper group after a 10-ycar leave to raise a fam­ ily. She will work for the Reminder and Maple Valley News, replacing Shawna Hubbarth, who ironically decided recently to devote more time to raising her family. The summer intern for J-Ad Graphics this year is Marcic Westover, a 2000 gradu­ ate of Hastings High School. "11 >ved slaying home with my children; I wouldn't have missed it for the world," said Ponsetto. "But, now that I'm returning to the full-time workforce, I can't imagine anything that would interest me more than reporting.' When she worked for J-Ad Graphics pre­ viously, Ponsetto wrote for the Banner and Reminder, covering Hastings Area Schools and Rutland and Hastings Charter Town­ ships. A relative newcomer to the area at that time, she learned a lot about her com­ munity on the job. "I don't know of a better way to get to know a town, and the people in it. than to work as a reporter." said Ponsetto. "It really puts you in the thick of things. If you don't know what's going on, you find out fast." During her time away from the newspa­ per business, she spearheaded the public re­ lations portion of the “Tangle Town" cam­ paign for a new playground superstructure at Bob King Park. Ponsetto said that she looks forward to learning more about Nashville and Ver­ montville. "The Maple Valley area is probably the one comer of Barry County that I haven't spent a lot of time in," she said. "I enjoy getting to know a new area and the people that live there. It's a process that's always exciting and full of surprises." For Ponsetto reporting is more than a job. "My family and 1 have put down roots in Hastings and Barry County. I feel a real commitment to the area and reporting is my way of serving and making a contribution to the community. I feel that, by keeping people informed, I can make a difference," she concluded. Westover, who placed in lhe academic top ten of her senior class at Hastings, now attends Grand Valley State University with hopes of graduating in spring of 2003. She is a staff reporter for the Grand Val­ ley newspaper The Lanthorn and said she plans to sharpen her reporting skills during the internship. A love of writing and interacting with people has guided her toward majoring in print journalism, she said. She hopes that the summer internship will offer valuable experience in both. “I believe that J will gain important in­ sight into how the newspaper industry works,” Westover said. “Each story I cover will give me a chance to improve my skills." She added that she believes the intern­ ship also will give her a feel for the essence of journalism and will allow her to see if it’s the field for her. Westover’s stories primarily will be fea­ tured in the Hastings Banner and in the Re­ minder. “I am very excited about working for a newspaper in my home town,” she said. “This summer should offer many interest­ ing adventures." THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAW WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MQHIGAGL_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robin S Osorio and Hugo Cesar Osorio, wife and husband, to MG Investments, Inc., an Indiana Corporation, mort­ gagee, dated March 23. 1999 and recorded March 30. 1999 in Document #1027233. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by CitiFinancial Mortgage Company. Inc., FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. by assign­ ment dated August 7. 2001 and submitted to and recorded by. Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty-Throe Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 32/100 Dollars ($23 150.32) including interest at the rate of 13.72% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win he foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on May 30. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 2 cf Kenfield's Second Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: Apnl 25. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc . FKA Associates Home Equity Services. Inc. As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48063 (248) 457-1000 File No. 201.0716 (5/23) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy L. Shea and Michelle L. Shea (original mort­ gagors) to Novastar Mortgage. Inc., A Virginia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 2000, and recorded on September 11. 2000 in Document #1049227 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to The Chase Manhattan Bank, a New York Banking Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated September 1. 2000. which was recorded on September 17. 2001. in Document #1066559, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX and 59/100 doltars ($103,266.59), including interest at 8.990% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on June 6. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northwest comer ot the Northeast 1/4 erf Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 7 West, and running thence East 15 Rods along the North line of said Section 6; thence South 36 Rods; Thence West 15 Rods to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section: thence North 36 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: April 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30430 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200126027 Gators (5/23) NOTICE Why live alone when you can live with us? THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS­ SIONERS WILL HOLD THE MAY 28, 2002 MEETING AT 700 P.M. AT THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HALL, 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY, DOWLING. Ml. ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDU­ ALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. lOciciMaum JKeaictvs IZetiiement Oittasje An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community it Now Taking Reservations tk Priced As Law As... Woodlawn Meadows is pleased to offer assisted living services to those requiring various levels of assistance with activities of daily living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease ________________ and other related dementias._________________ 616-948-4921 99* J-Ad Graphics SALES CENTER A Leisure Living Managed Company - www.leisure-hvtng.com 1 We Make Copies... Stack & White as well as FULL COLOR! 1821 N. East St., Hastings. MI 49058 I Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. tCnrnrr of M 45 A M 948 0189____________ : ■■ I !•» 1 ■’ : North of Hartings on Highway M-43 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below If you are in active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin S. Kaufman and Sarah R Kaufman (onguial mort­ gagors) to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 14.2000, and recorded on June 28.2000 in Instrument No. 1046114 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to We*s Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as Trustee tor registered Holders of Opton One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C, Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-C. without recourse, Mc/a Northwest Bank Minneota. Assignee by to assignment dated January 22. 2002. which was recorded on February 25,2002. in Instrument No. 1075419, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($63,603.29), including interest at 14.350% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that said mort­ gage will be ‘oredosod by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 14, Treats Little Acres Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof, Barry County Records. Rutland Township. Michigan. Make: Lib­ erty Model: Doubtewxfe Senal W1L27392XU, Width: 26. Length: 66. Year: 1987. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEAS PCALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trod , P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200211760 Gators (5-30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFO1MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BFLOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd M. Moulton and Michelle Mouton (original mort­ gagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated September 29. 2000. and recorded on October 11. 2000 in Document Number 1050642 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the First Union National Bank, a national banking association, as Trustee for the Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-1, Assignee by an assignment dated Apnl 23. 2002. which was recorded on May 3. 2002. in Document Number 1079904. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 37/100 doiars ($136,312.37). including interest at 11.450% per annum. Under the power o’ sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of hem, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasbrgs. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unrt(s) 7, of Hickory Grove, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Uber 660. page 303. and last amended by amendment recorded in Liber 668 on page 442. in the Office of the Barry County Register o’ Deeds and desig­ nated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 7. together with rights in general com­ mon elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acte of 1978, as amended The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned ir. accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the such sate. Dated May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200211624 Falcons (6/20) I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-05-30.pdf 39b807a57d1c229b7a8b3110520b7ac7 PDF Text Text HASTIHGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058- City sells police car to Freeport Barry County track meet held See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 3 Annual Business & Industry Section ...included with this issue Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday, May 30, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 22 PRICE 50* Sheriff denies accusations in unsigned letters News A solemn tradition handed down to youth Monday was a day for ceremony and reflection in Hastings and other communities in Barry County, as they held Memo­ rial Day observances In Hastings, local Boy Scouts, Troop 83175. played a major role. At left. Evan ramsey places a wreath at a marker in the cemetery At right, Benjamin Wein tosses a wreath into the Thomapple River to honor those who lost their lives at sea. (Photos by Perry Hardin) by Shelly Sober Staff Writer Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer de­ nies accusations made in recent unsigned letters to the media containing a copy of an accident report dated May 1. 200). The anonymous letters raise questions about whether DeBoer was intoxicated when he crashed a county-owned car into two mailboxes on Barber Road. When contacted Wednesday. DeBoer said he believes the anonymous mailings are being distributed by his opponents, but declined to comment on his theories about who they arc and why they would try to tar­ nish his image. “I’m not happy that this is happening be­ cause it’s underhanded.” said DeBoer. “It’s unfortunate that people arc anonymously spreading lies. I have my own theory, but I don’t know if its true.” According to the accident report, which was released by the Sheriff s Department to the Banner upon request Tuesday. DeBoer reported that he was driving on Barber Road three-tenths of a mile south of North M-43 at 7:50 p.m. when a deer entered his path from the east. The report says DeBoer avoided the deer but struck two mailboxes on the west side of the road. The car was driveable and DeBoer was not injured, according to the report, which also indicated that DeBoer was wearing a scat belt and (hat alcohol was involved, though no breath or blood test was taken. “I was not under the influence," said De­ Boer. “It says ‘yes,’ alcohol was involved, but that’s a far cry from driving under the influence. Someone’s trying to make some­ thing out of nothing." DeBoer said he had gone to Grand Rap­ ids on official business that day after hav­ ing been to a funeral visitation in Hastings where he consoled the parents of an 8-ycarold boy killed in a car-pedestria i accident. See LETTERS, Continued page 5 Construction manager proposal tabled It’s official - county wraps up land purchase Dune toggy Volkswigtn own­ ers and entiiraiautt are invited to visit Historic Charlton Park Sunday. June 1 for lhe seventh annual Dune Buggy and VW Stow and Swap Meet. Gates Open at 9 a.m. for atow cars, spectators and s» an meet vendors. Car Buggy Parts in Nashville also is offer­ ing trophies for Best Engine. Best Paint and People's Choice. Ait votes must be sob a tiled by noon for the 2:30 awards ceremony Charlton Park’s village and muKum. food concessions and the gift shop will be open for the event. Ad­ mission to the show and swap meet is 15 per adult, with children 12 and un­ der admitted free. Vehicle registration is $10 For in­ formation on the event or prices for swap meet spaces call Whclplcv at (517) 852-9595 ot e-mail JbpartsfS rnvcc.com. For more information, call Charlton Park at 945-3775. Additional News Breifs on Page 14 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Land the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners has wanted to buy since last fall to build a new District Health Department and relocate the County Commission on Aging (COA) is now county property. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie announced at Tuesday night's board meet­ ing in Johnstown Township that the countyhad closed on the purchase of 6.75 acres, which includes the former Peace Commu­ nity Church, for $519,500. The land is lo­ cated at 1330 N. Broadway on the south­ west comer of Woodlawn in Hastings. Total cost for the property is actually $532,376.52, according to figures from County Administrator Michael Brown's of­ fice. That figure includes winter tax reim­ bursement of $7,266.42 to the seller. Top Properties. LLC: a state transfer tax of $3.89625: a county transfer tax of $571.45: title insurance policy at a cost of $832; an escrow closing fee of $300 and a deed re­ cording fee of $10. The county plans to renovate the vacant church for the COA. and COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington, who was in the audience at this week's board meeting, expressed gratitude to commissioners on behalf of the COA Board for the new site. The current COA headquarters on North Michigan Avenue is antiquated and lacks sufficient parking. “The senior citizens in this community are very excited about this project...not just in Hastings but from all over the county so we do appreciate that." Pennington said. Commissioners in late March approved spending $3,276,687 from the county’s De­ linquent Tax Revolving Fund, which also is known as the Tax Umbrella Fund, to pay for the Woodlawn/N. Broadway property and the entire cost of both the COA and Health Department projects. A grant of about $150,000 from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Community Health for a COA adult day care program at the new site will be given back to the county as a credit or reimbursement for the Delinquent Tax Re­ volving Fund. Proceeds from the sale of the current COA and District Health Depart­ ment buildings also will reimburse the county’s Revolving Fund. Health Department officials have said they need more space than their current building provides on West Center Street. Plans call for (he new facility to be about 13.400 square feet. They also have said the current structure is antiquated and is not handicapped accessible. The County Board tabled a motion, by a 6-2 vote, to hire Bcckcring Advisor Inc. of Grand Rapids as the construction manager for the health department and COA build­ ing projects “subject to review and recom­ mendation by legal counsel." The cost to retain a construction manager was not in­ cluded in the motion. Commissioners Tom Wilkinson and Ken Neil cast the dissenting votes. It would be the first lime the county has used a construction manager rather than a traditional general contractor, if the board approves the proposal. Bcckcring has submitted a proposed total construction management fee of $197,200. which includes S79.600 for pre-construc­ tion services, clerical staff, general liability insurance and construction management profit of $60,000; and $117,600 for a site superintendent, project manager, pick-up • ruck. fuel, and office expenses. Proposed charges to the county for office expenses include $6,000 for 12 months of phone ex­ penses plus $1,800 for mobile phone ex­ penses. $4,800 for a field office. $1,500 for office supplies. $2,400 for copying and dis- Vice Chairwoman Sandy James said the county is not required to seek bids for professional services. tribution and $300 for fax machine serv­ ices. David J. Bcckcring. a Gun Lake resident. is president of the Bcckcring firm, which was previously a division of Pioneer Incor­ porated. which also has been known as Pio­ neer Construction Co. Pioneer was the gen­ eral contractor of the county’s Courts & Law Building in 1993-94. Bcckcring has 25 years experience in the See PURCHASE, continued page 5 Hastings seniors all smiles during commencement activities Hastings High seniors were all smiles Friday evening during graduation activities in the high school gymnasium They could have been smiling because the cere­ mony marked their passage out of high school into the world ot work and/or higher education Or they may have been doing what guest speaker Jeff Simpson di­ rected them to do “Smile!" For more on Simpson s remarks and more photos, se^ Page 16 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 30. 2002 Congratulations to the (jraduatej, at DELTON KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL o< »eWt*tte«SaI gu00O ©009000 © O(;00a •0*®« A ••0©@©® Class of 2002 *** ••||»*J SMITH & DOSTER DELTON POLE BUILDING 114 N.Grove St. (M-43), Delton 10036 M-43, Delton 623-3300 SAJO’S PIZZA 623-5521 IMMY'S CARP 115 Maple, Delton 623-5270 DELTON FAMILY MEDICINE 11275 Sprague Rd., Delton 623*5521 . CHAPPLE REALTY INC. 338 Grove St. (M-43), Delton 623*4058 * DELTON HARDWARE, RENTAL & OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT 102 N. Grove, Delton k 623-5455 or 623-4099 j GO GO AUTO PARTS, INC. SALES • SERVICE INSTALLATION 118 E. Orchard, Delton 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton 623*5934 623*2775 BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lk., Rd., Delton 623-5115 I 511 E. State St., Hastings 948*3720 J DELTON BODY SHOP M-43, Delton 623*5261 DELTON FLOR/ 10120 S. Wall Lk. Rd. (M-43), Delton 623*5353 TRAVERSE BAY LOG HOMES of West Michigan BRAD GOEBEL CUSTOM BUILDER, INC. 8929 Margery Dr., Delton k 623-4548, NAP'S ACE 1 HARDWARE Licensed Electrical Contracting Cloverdale, Michigan 623-5381 , F CLOVERDALE GENERAL STORE & STORAGE Cloverdale, Michigan 623*2994 JILL HUMPHREYS STEEL Attorney at Law Northtown Center 10125 S. M-43 Suite 14, Delton 623*4775 HERB DOSTER HOTOGRAPHEl 13266 Enzian, Delton 664-4884 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 30. 2002 - Page 3 Hastings observes Memorial Day in ceremonies As always. "Taps’ was played during the ceremony at the cemetery Two Cub Scouts and a Tiger Cub carry wreaths they will place at monuments and in the Thomapple Riover later in the morning. The Hastings High School marching band added a touch ot color to the Memo­ rial Day parade in downtown Hastings. The group here is heading up North Broad­ way on the way to the cemetery on State Road. PHOTOS by Perry Hardin Legion members perform the traditional salute by firing their weapons into the air. City sells old police cruiser to Freeport by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Tuesday night voted to sell the Village of Freeport one of its retiring police cars for $3,000. The move was made despite vendors’ in­ formation that the 1999 Ford Crown Victo­ ria with just over 100,000 miles on it could be sold for between $2,500 and $3,800. Councilman Dorald Spencer said he feared letting another governmental unit buy Hastings equipment at a cheaper price could set a precedent. City Manager Jeff Mansfield answered, “We haven’t had a rash of requests for these sorts of things” and he supported helping out a neighbor. New Freeport Police Chief Mark Shel­ don said. ‘Freeport has had three cars in the last two years” because the village has tended to get hand-me-downs from the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Shel­ don said deputies have a tendency to travel a lot more over roads that aren’t as good as those in the city. “I know this car (the city’s) would be better for us,” he told the council. The council Tuesday night also had some disagreement over hiring Mike Ba­ gley to do lawn mowing and maintenance for city parking lots for 30 weeks. Bagley agreed to do the work for $180 a week or $5,400, cheaper than two other bids, from Hallifax Services and Blair Landscaping. The latter has been doing the work most re­ cently. The reason Mansfield wanted Bagley was the lower expense, by $570 total, but Spencer and Councilman Harold Hawkins said they didn't like the provision by which the city would enable Bagley to buy work­ ers’ compensation insurance for $9.84 a week for ihe duration of the contract. Once again, it was a matter of setting a prece­ dent. this time with an independent contrac­ tor. “It sounds above and beyond the call of duty for the city.” Spencer commented. Mansfield said it is virtually impossible for the sole proprietor of a service to gel workers’ comp. He added that Bagley wouldn’t be getting the insurance free and that he agreed to keep the price of $180 a week in effect. Bagley currently has the contract with the city to do cleaning and maintenance at City Hall. Spencer and Hawkins cast the two nega­ tive votes. in other business, the council: • Finally reached agreement with Nextel Communications for use of the city’s south water tower as an antenna. • Set a public hearing on the fiscal year 2002-03 for 7:30 p.m. Monday. June 10. The local millage rate and a “Truth in Taxation” issue will be decided after the bearing. • Approved the purchase of water main supplies from East Jordan Iron Works for $89,826. • Accepted the bid of $57,900 from Slagel Concrete of Hastings for sidewalk, curb and gutter work over the summer. The bid was the second lowest, but the city ac­ cepted it because it was close and Slagcl's work has been satisfactory in the past. • Awarded a contract with Toering Elec­ tric Co. for $198,260 for replacement of the main motor control center at the wastewater treatment plant. Mansfield said Tocring’s low bid was almost $100,000 below what the city had budgeted for. • Had the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance that enable Rene Swift to have property at 1425 South Hanover rezoned from single-family residential to apart­ ments. The second reading will be held at the council’s next meeting June 10. • Adopted a resolution to apply for a $20,000 community development block grant from the Michigan Economic Devel­ opment Corporation for planning, analysis and promotional efforts for the downtown. If the grant comes through, the city will have to match it dollar for dollar. • Approved a request from American Le­ gion Post #45 for a onc-day stay of the lo­ cal ordinance against burning inside a city park. The Region will conduct a flag dis­ posal ceremony in Tyden Park at 7:30 p.m. Friday. June 14. which is also Flag Day. • Adopted a resolution to confirm the special assessment roll for the downtown parking district to help pay for maintenance and parking enforcement. • Agreed to let Wendy’s Restaurant to close a small part of North Market Street to accommodate a car show Friday. June 14. • Approved a request from the First Pres­ byterian Church to close part of West Cen­ ter Street mornings during the week of June 17-21 for vacation Bible school. • Granted a request from the Hastings Public Library for the use of five parking spaces on Church Street Wednesday, June 12, for a special summer children's pro­ gram. The American Legion Post * 45 color guard was out in full force, shown here at the bridge on North Broadway. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell was guest speaker at the Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. ‘Tangle Town’ is 5 years old A donor board will be unveiled by the Circle of Friends at the Tangle Town playground superstructure’s five-year anniversary celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday. June 2. in Bob King Park. All local community members are welcome to the celebration. There will be refreshments in addition to the un­ veiling. The donor board features two. fourby five-foot bronze plates on two large cement pillars placed outside the play­ ground entrance. Rob Thornbourgh and Hastings Concrete and Construction donated their labor to build the two cement pil­ lars and the sidewalk that surrounds the donor board, said Circle of Friends President Jill Zwicmikowski. Tangle Town’s 14.000-square-foot wooden structure was built over the course of five days in 1997 through the largest collective volunteer effort in Barry County. More than 2.000 volunteers helped build the playground and the commu­ nity continues to support the project. Hastings Middle School students have an annual spring cleanup for the playground. This was the first year that no equipment needed to be repaired. Zwicmikowski said. The Circle of Friends received the “Positive Action for Tomorrow” Award five years ago organizing the Tangle Town project. This Tiger Cub is getting an education in the ceremony on the courthouse square in downtown Hastings. Granholm may join probe in drug death by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm may launch an investigation into a Grand Rapids doctor suspected of pre­ scribing the deadly methadone tablets which landed in the hands of a 15-ycar-old Wayland boy who died of an overdose Jan. 29. “Because of jurisdictional limitations, re­ ferrals have been made to the Michigan De­ partment of Consumer and Industry Serv­ ices, as well as the Michigan Attorney Gen­ eral for any further criminal or licensing ac­ tion against the physician.” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill Wednesday. Trooper Dale Lynema executed subpoe­ nas on all pharmacies within a 10-milc ra­ dius of Wayland with regard to methadone prescriptions, which led Io evidence that might be the source of the deadly tablets. McNeill’s brief reveals that the name of an Allegan County woman appears on la­ bels obtained from prescription pill bottles allegedly obtained from Garrett’s accused supplier. Robert Uebbing, who originally was charged with felony murder, operating a drug house, first degree child abuse and tampering with evidence. In exchange for dismissal of the felony murder charge, a life offense, Uebbing pleaded guilty last week to felony man­ slaughter. which carries a maximum sen­ tence of 15 years in prison. Uebbing, 19, also pleaded guilty io one count of tampering with evidence, a 10­ year felony and to one high court misde­ meanor charge of maintaining a drug house at 2019 Parker Drive on Gun Lake, a home he rented with girlfriend and co-dcfendant, Jessica Miller. 21. An investigation into whether the woman named on the labels is Uebbing’s suspected methadone supplier is ongoing and no other arrests have been made in connection with the death. The prescriptions allegedly were filled See GRANHOLM, cont. page 5 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 30. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... ‘Friendly Fire’ issue old and sticky Lincoln’s words about war still relevant Editor's Note: The following is the text of a speech Prairieville Township Supervi­ sor Mark Doster made at Monday morn­ ing’s Memorial Day ceremonies: ('rood afternoon, The world has changed a great deal in the year since our last meeting on this spot. A new and very different war has been announced: a war that could be a great challenge to our nation: a challenge that wc have not seen, perhaps, since the Great Civil War. Oser 50 Civil War veterans are buried in Prairieville's cemeteries. As many Ameri­ cans lost their lives in that conflict as in all the wars since, combined. In 1865. as Lin­ coln was being sworn in as president for his second term, the war was nearly over. Lee would surrender at Appomattox in 36 days. In the audience, only a few yards away, was John Wilkes Booth, with a revolver in his pocket. Forty-one days later, he would use that revolver to assassinate Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre. There had been torrential rains that night and there was 10 inches of mud in the streets of Washington. But as Lincoln took the podium, the skies parted and bright sun­ light shone down upon his face. His words arc still relevant today. In part, he said the following: “Both parties deprecated war; but one of them would make war rather than let the ‘Bonner’ now in Nebraska To the editor: Hello from Chadron, Neb. I am only about 100 miles from the Crazyhorse Mountain carving. A lot has happened since I left Hastings for my trip. Weather was really bad. inju­ ries. cramps, sun and wind burnt, cart dam­ age and was politely asked to leave one county by a sheriff who later I found out is being investigated for things. I have met a lot of wonderful people, and many Indians We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hasting! on M-43 who have been a big help to me. I also have been on TV, newspapers and the radio. I have lost 25 lbs. and am quite dark from the sun. This has been one of the hardest things I have ever done. It gets pretty lonely when you can see nothing for 30 miles either way. I will be leaving for the final leg tomor­ row, and will be camping out at a camp­ ground not far from the mountian in Custer, Neb. I would like to publicly recognize Doug at Turnkey Tooling in Hastings for helping in this adventure. When I get back I will have many pictures and stories to tell. I just wanted to let everyone know that I am OK. God bless and hope to be home soon. Larry Bonner Lippert, Hastings Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thoraapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Eh’ers Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Go'. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. nation survive; and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came." “Neither party expected for the war, the magnitude, or the duration, which it has al­ ready attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself should cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a re­ sult less fundamental and astounding. Both read the same Bible, and pray to the same God; and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God’s assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men’s faces, but let us judge not that we be not judged. The prayers of both could not be answered: that of neither has been answered fully. The Almighty has his own purposes. “With malice toward none- with charily for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to sec the right, let us strive on to finish the work wc are in; to bind up the na­ tion’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan — to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and a lasting peace, among ourselves and with all na­ tions.” This year, the Prairieville Township Board has selected to honor those who help keep us safe and secure in our daily lives. In addition to honoring our veterans, the Prairieville Township Board has selected our pciice and fire departments as our co­ grand marshals for our 2002 Memorial Day parade. At this time, I would like to present these certificates of appreciation for dedicated service to Chief Larry Gentry and the Prairieville Police Department and to Chief Rick Garrison and the Prairieville Fire De­ partment. I also have a certificate of appreciation for Boy Scout Troop #50 for their volunteer work in helping prepare the cemetery grounds for today’s service. Accepting is troop leader Bill Asakevich. In closing, I would like to repeal some­ thing that was told to me recently: Yesterday is History Tomorrow is a Mystery Today is a Gift That is why we call it “the Present" • n • Mark A. Doster, * PratricArityO Township Supervisor ri: 1 6' ; • To the editor: I read Joyce Weinbrccht’s “From Time to Time’’ column on World War II and would like to make a comment. 1 like to think I am a World War II historian (self proclaimed). In the May 23 edition of the Banner, it was reported that a hospital ship was not marked as a hospital ship and it was sunk by one of our submarines. A hospital ship is supposed to be marked with a large green cross. If the enemy did­ n’t torpedo ships with green crosses on it. every ship in our Navy would have a green cross on it. Friendly fire has been a major problem, since there were battles. Every attempt to deal with this problem has only achieved limited successes. There are many rules in combat and those who abide by them are a huge disadvan­ tage. The preferred method is to tell about how tlx: enemy disregards them and how you follow them. This is what is called “propaganda” or "brainwashing.” We have to be careful, because when we tell how bad tl»e other side is, it is most likely a cover for what we are doing. Please see that the Barry County Historical Society gets information on my comments and 1 would like information on their planned volume. Sincerely yours. Robert R. Johnson Monica Rappaport to talk at 1st Friday Monica Rappaport. executive director of the Barry Conservation District, will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday pro­ gram at noon June 7 at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Rappaport will talk about land use in Barry County, the need for a master plan, and the need for local people to become more involved in the process. Sb* also will speak about the need for more funding for conservation. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month. It is intended to serve as a forum for discussion of important local, state, national and is­ sues. There will be two First Friday programs the following month, on July 12 and July 26. The July 12 program, which will be de­ layed by one week because of the four-day Independence Day holiday weekend, will focus on candidates in the Aug. 6 primary election for state representative and state senator. Efforts arc being made to have 24th Senate District Republican candidates Terry Geiger, Patricia Birkholz and Joe Wick on hand, along with Democratic can­ didates Rebecca Lukasiewicz and Seymour Vanderskc for the 87th House District. The July 26 will be reserved for County Board of Commissioners candidates with primary opposition. Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • Ail letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community ot residence. 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Monica Rappaport Two blood drives slated next month Two Red Cross blood drive are planned for next month, one in Hastings and the other in Nashville. The drive in Hastings will be held at the First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn St., from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The blood bank in Nashville will take place at the Calstelton Township Hall. 915 Reed St., from 1 to 6:45 p.tn. Red Cross officials say they anticipate a strong need for type O-negativc blood over the summer because more people travel. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the date of Mon­ day's drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. ...in need of quality printing? Let us QUOTE YOUR WORK! J-Ad Graphics North Broadway - Hastings 616-945-9554 oMHMNH|■■ *74*4 Week’i. PUBLIC OPINION: What about 9/11 warnings? 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May 30. 2002 - Page 5 New Hastings teacher contract OK’d by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Both the Hastings Education Association and Hastings School Board have ratified a new one-year contract that calls for an esti­ mated salary increase for teachers of 3.25 percent. The contract also discontinues teacher contributions to their fringe benefit plan, something school board member Eugene Haas is opposed to. he said at a special board meeting held Tuesday to approve the new contract. “In today's working world, almost eve­ ryone is making a contribution for their health care,” Haas said. He was the only board member voting no to ratification of the contract. Members of the HEA ap­ proved the contract last Friday. The existing contract expires June 30. The new contract takes effect July 1. The early completion of contract negotiations has not been a usual occurrence for the dis­ trict in recent years, Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. Schoessel attributed the early agreement to the negotiating teams’ focus on major issues in the contract. The salary increase is estimated because it is based on the actual enrollment of stu­ dents during the 2002-2003 school year. The increase was set at 3.25 percent based on an enrollment of 3.250 students. The district has projected an enrollment of 3,250 students for its 2002-2003 budget. The increase will be adjusted up or down one-hundredth of a percent for each student added or subtracted from the base percent­ age of 3.25. Thus, if the district has an actual enroll­ ment in 2002-3003 of 3.240, Schoessel said, the percentage increase will be low­ ered to 3.15 percent. If enrollment in­ creases to 3,260 students, the percentage increase would be 3.35 percent. Schoessel said basing the increase on en­ rollment allows the district staff the flexi­ bility of “taking ownership” if the district’s revenues decline or having a share in reve­ nue increases. Schoessel said teachers weren't asked to share in benefit insurance costs for the new contract because the district's benefit plan has been reworked and the overall premi­ ums were reduced. He said that last year as a group the teachers paid $55,091 into the benefit plan in the form of payroll deduc­ tions. The total cost of insurance to the dis­ trict, deducting $55,091, was $1,874,829. The new medical plan, without employee contributions, will cost the district $1,722,159. Schoessel said. Thus, even without employee contributions, the district is saving $152,670 in benefit insurance pre­ miums, he said. He said the teachers’ insur­ ance company repackaged its coverages for Hastings teachers, allowing the savings. However, Schoessel said, there were no re­ ductions in benefits. Schoessel said that the new contract pro­ vides that, if there are any increases in health insurance costs while the new con­ tract is in force, teachers will pay half the cost of any increase. However, the district usually receives notification of increases in May, and the 2002-2003 increases, which totalled 17.9 percent, are already figured into the new contract. Schoessel said that if, as has happened in previous years, the district has not ratified a new contract by the time the old one ex­ pires June 20, 2003, then the provisions of the existing contract will be carried over, in which case half of any increases announced next May in benefit premiums will be passed on to teachers until a new contract is ratified. LETTER, cont. from page I said DeBoer. “I could have said, ‘no, 1 wasn’t drinking,' but I told the truth." When asked why he did not take a blood problem. “It really wasn’t anything,” said DeBoer. DeBoer said he could not say whether the report was released to the media at the time of the incident. “If it was kept out, it wasn't by my or­ ders,” he said. “I made out a report and for­ “I remember that day quite well," said DeBoer. “I went to the funeral home and met with his dad and we talked because we had both lost a son. After that, I had to go to Grand Rapids. 1 had to drop off some pa­ per work at Steelcase and then I met with some friends of mine and had a couple of beers." DeBoer said he reported the accident to the office that night and that Deputy Don Nevins completed the accident report the next day. “I hit a mailbox, it happens all the time," alcohol test on the night of the crash, he re­ plied that, “you don’t give a PBT (prelimi­ nary breath test) unless you think someone is under the influence." Contrary to the anonymous letter, De­ Boer said he was not drinking at the Hast­ ings Elks Lodge where he is a member and does sometimes drink alcohol. At times, he drives the county car to the Elks and other times he does not, he said. The sheriff said he does not have a drinking PURCHASE, continued from page 1 construction field and 16 years in construc­ tion management. In his proposal to the county, he said there are four key differences in having a construction manager rather than a general contractor. “With a construction manager you get to hand pick your consultant and have a major part in subcontractor selection. The con­ struction manager provides pre-construc­ tion services, including budgets, value en­ gineering and bid solicitation. The Bcckering Advisor approach allows for change or­ der without construction management mark-up. The construction management ap­ proach allows owner, architect and con­ struction manager to be on the same team,” Beckcring’s proposal said. Attorney Jim White, who has worked on many projects for the county, said the board should “weight and balance the two competing roles.” A spokesperson for Landmark Design, architects for the COA and health depart­ ment projects, said one benefit of the con­ struction manager role is that the county can review subcontractor bids “and hope­ fully get a lot of local involvement.” Commissioner Tom Wilkinson said he supports the idea of Beckering being in­ volved in the project, but that he objects to the wording of the motion “because it’s kind of a blank check." He also said com­ missioners have not discussed the options. Wilkinson also said the decision to hire Beckering should be made by the board and not an attorney. Commissioner Tom Wing wondered if any other construction firms were contacted to submit proposals. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who chairs the Facilities and Prop­ erty Committee, said the county is not re­ quired to seek bids for professional serv­ ices. Brown said other proposals were not sought because Landmark suggested the idea. Past county projects have “been kind of a struggle dealing with the general contrac­ tor,” he said. Pioneer has “a track record in working with us,” and Landmark has given Becker­ ing a high recommendation. Brown said as other reasons for not seeking other propos­ als. He said the county in the past has relied on Landmark’s recommendations when se­ lecting general contractors. Free Seminar Reveals... NINE LITTLE KNOWN MONEY TRAPS THAT ROUTINELY COST MANY RETIREES THOUSANDS Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group got about it until the past two weeks." DeBoer, who has two years remaining in his term of office, said the report has been requested under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act on a number of occa­ sions in the past two weeks, but docs Dot know the names of those making the re­ quest. He said the incident was “brought to the prosecutor and the prosecutor checked into it and found that there was no cause for ac­ tion." Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said he also received the anony­ mous mailing and “immediately” took it to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Po­ lice to conduct an investigation. “I took it to the Michigan State Police to ask the lieutenant to look into it because it would require an outside department — outside meaning outside the sheriff’s de­ partment — to investigate,” said McNeill. McNeill said he learned that that Michi­ gan State Police had been called to investi­ gate a citizen report of damaged mailboxes on the night of the accident, though no alchol was indicated on the report. “At some point, someone called to report malicious destruction of mailboxes," said McNeill. “And, Steve DeBoer called and reported the accident at almost the same time as the complaint. My responsibility is that I would have to be able to show a con­ nection between them (alcohol and the ac­ cident) and one year and 28 days later, there would be no evidence to go on other than the police reports." McNeill confirmed that after DeBoer re­ ported the crash, no officers were sent to the scene to investigate. “This office has not received a formal re­ sponse from the Michigan State Police as a result of our request to investigate what is being considered a complaint," said McNeill. “It is my anticipation that the ex­ tent of any further action is limited to what is on the reports. 1 don’t see how a drunk driving investigation is going to be con­ ducted a year later." He added that, “I want the Michigan State Police to do what’s appropriate to make sure this matter is treated appropri­ ately" and that “It’s my impression) that this (anonymous) letter is politically moti­ vated. It’s one thing to accuse someone of drunk driving at the time of an accident, but it’s another to bring it up 13 months later. “He’s a political figure just as I am,” McNeill continued. “Neither he nor 1 should receive any special treatment. If there was an allegation of drunk driving, ei­ ther a witness or witnesses to the incident would have made that allegation at the time. This was treated as an accident with a mailbox." Todd Alan VanKampen. Hastings and Lisa Verena Ahrens, Plainwell. Michael Alan Buxton. Middleville and Rebecca Jean Bowyer, Middleville. Damon Eric Burd, Hastings and Nicole Lee Yachcik. Hastings. Jack Edward Thom, Plainwell and Chantel Adelia Butler, Kalamazoo. Brian Keith Killingbeck. Hastings and Pauline Lorraine Sprank. Hastings. Kell Don Busby. Sr., Holt and Jaime Ann Archer. Nashville. Jeffrey Vandenberg Wheeler. Battle Creek and Penney Elaine Etta, Battle Creek. Bradley James Nelson, Gains and Trisha Lynn Kotrba, Plainwell. Jesse Allan Shaffei, Virginia Beach and Lisa Marie Decker. Middleville. David Nolan Gutchess. Hastings and Carrie Ella Count, Hastings. Warren Edward Brown, Hastings and Diana Rose Brown. Nashville. Lawrence Joseph Rahn. Jr.. Hastings and Barbara Ann Stem. Middleville. Patricia Burtch and Tracy George have received certificates for completing the Leadership Development program through Western Michigan University's Career and Technical Education. Two Hastings High teachers complete leadership program Two Hastings High School teachers re­ cently completed the Leadership Develop­ ment program in Administration of Career and Technical Education (CTE) through Western Michigan University (WMU). Patricia Burtch, health occupations teacher and Tracy George, business educa­ tion teacher, were awarded certificates at a dinner at the Fetzer Center in Kalamazoo. Dr. David Englund, dean of the College of Education, and Dr. Carl Woloszyk, lead­ ership program advisor, made the presenta­ tions. Burtch and George applied for participa­ tion in the program, which includes course­ work as well as an administrative intern­ ship, in April 2001. In order to participate, the teachers had to have the support of the school district to provide an administrative internship experi­ ence. Burtch’s project was to work with Shftree Newell, Hastings High School counselor, on implementation of Career Pathways. George’s mentor was Judy Johnson, as­ sistant principal. Her internship projects in­ cluded the implementation of the new Gen­ eral Education Development (GED) tests, creating an orientation presentation for in­ coming freshman, and compiling a curricu­ lum for a Community Education class on career preparation. Topics included in the program of study for the administrative internship for career preparation system administrators include business and financial management, facili­ ties and equipment management, integra­ tion of academic and CTE programs, in­ structional management, organizational im­ provement, personnel management, profes­ sional staff development, program plan­ ning, record keeping, school-community relations, and student services. Hastings High School was the only school to have two teachers represented in the program. GRANHOLM, cont. from page 3 for the woman at Wayland Village Drugs. Records show a total of 6.300, 10 mg methadone tablets were dispensed in the 8 1/2 months prior to Garrett’s death. An additional 2,310 tablets of 10 mg methadone had been sold to the woman in February, March and April 2002. “There is absolutely nothing that indi­ cates the pharmacy did anything wrong." said McNeill. “To my knowledge, from what I understand, they did everything pos­ sible in 2001 to clarify the prescription. They upheld their responsibility to contact the doctor and confirm that the quantity was correct." Attorney General’s Office Spokesperson Genna Gent could not be reached for com­ ment Wednesday. INTRODUCING... HASTINGS CITY BANK’S PRIME LINE 4.75%** ...USE THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME TO BUY A NEW CAR, GO ON VACATION, REMODEL YOUR HOME, PAY FOR COLLEGE TUITION... ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF! ♦ NO CLOSING FEES! ♦ NO MINIMUM RATE! ♦ FAST, EASY AND CONVENIENT! CALL OR STOP BY ANY OFFICE AND SPEAK WITH A LENDER TODAY! Hastings Bank Hastings ♦ Middleville ♦ Nashville Bellevue ♦ Caledonia ♦ Wayland L=J lFhoeb •’Upon qualification. Up to 80% loan to-vaiue (LTV). For 81-90% LTV. rote is Prime* 1%. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) as of 5/3/02. Rales may vary and are Indexed to the Prime Rote as published on the last business day of the month in the Was Street journal Maximum APR is 25%. S75 annual fee. S250 pre-payment penalty If closed in the first three years. Appraisal may be required If the state equalized value (SEV) can’t be used to etermine the value of the home. �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 30. 2002 S. Keith Chaffee HASTINGS - S. Keith Chaffee, age 79. of Hastings, died Sunday. May 26. 2002 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Chaffee was bom on June I. 1922 in Hastings Township. Barr} County. MJ. the son of Ira and Julia Grace (Lewis) Chaffee. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Striker School. He served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 20. 1942 until his honorable discharge on Dec. 27. 1945. Mr. Chaffee has been a life long Barry County resident. He was married to Ruth 1. Rider on April J 4. 194-4. He was employed al the Barry Count) Road Commission as a heavy equipment operator from 1950 until he retired in 1984. He had previously traveled with construc­ tion companies on various projects throughout Michigan. He had also been engaged in farming for a time. Mr. Chaffee was an avid woodworker and outdoorsman. He enjoyed traveling, camp­ ing. playing cards with family and friends and gathering of family and friends. Mr. Chaffee is survived by his daughters. Shirley (Dean) Shade of Hastings and Cindy (Jerry) Briggs of Hastings; son. Thomas (Karen) Chaffee of Hastings; step­ son. Richard Rider; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; sister. Ilah Norris of Cedar Creek; mans nieces and nephews and a host of friend. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife. Ruth on May 14. 1991; brothers. Edwin. Richard. Harold and Clarence Chaffee; sisters. Mary McClurkin and Eleanor Merrick. Visitation will be May 30.2002 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Graveside services with military honors will be held at II a.m. Friday. May 31. 2002 at Hastings Township Cemetery with Pastor Daniel L. Currie and Hastings American Legion Post #45 officiating. Interment will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. OititMA’ties Louise May Jackson SUNFIELD - Louise May Jackson, of Sunfield, went to her heavenly home Wednesday. May 22. 2002 at the age of 98. She was bom May 12. 1904 in Delta. Ohio, the only child (daughter) of Quincy A. and Louise (Koos) Snyder. At 12 years of age the family moved to Michigan and she attended Dow School before moving to a farm on McConnell Road in Charlotte. On Nov. 10. 1926 she married John C. Jackson and moved to their Dow Road res­ idence where they raised their son. Leroy She attended lite Dow Methodist Church, taught Sunday school at the Church of the Brethren, and attended the Sunfield United Brethren Church since the early 1970s. Louise was a housewife and mother, never worked out of her home. She enjoyed crafts, music, gardening, and Bible study group, while providing a loving home for her mother for over 22 years. After retirement the couple spent three months in Arizona and over 20 winters in Florida. When they could no longer travel south in the winter, they moved to the Sunfield Apartments where she has lived alone since the passing of her husband of 71 years. John in 1997. After losing her eyesight in 2001. she has been surrounded by loving caregivers, friends, and family. Surviving are her son and daughter-in­ law. LeRoy and Norma Jackson of Sunfield; two grandchildren. Mike (Connie) Jackson of St. Louis. Londa (Randy) Williams of Sunfield; II great grandchildren; and 10 great great grand­ children. Funeral services were held Friday. May 24. 2002 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. The Rev. Mark E. Ralph and Darrel Bosworth officiated. Interment was in the Meadowbrook Cemetery. Mulliken. Mich. The pallbearers were Mike Jackson. Bryan Jackson, Brady Jackson. Randy Williams. Stanley Jackson, and Byron Goodrich. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Sunfield S.P.Y’S or the United Brethren Church in memory of Mrs. Louise Jackson c/o Rosier Func-al Home. P.O. Box 36 Sunfield. M! 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. MapesFuneral Chapel. Sunfield. MI. For more information log onto www.legacy.com. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV ItW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey RcuJ. Dowling. Ml 49050 Piuor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service. 9:30 a m; Sun­ day School 11 00 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6.30 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 1100 a_m : Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich W Clayion Gainson. Pas­ tor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; datum for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367-4061 Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11-00 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile erst of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) AffUtaled with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. Internanona! Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224. Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m . SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pjn.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. THE EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. "315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office: (616' 945-3014 The Rev Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 a m and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour 11:00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 6I6-72I-8O77. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Times Worship Service 9:45 a.m_; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noqn Saturday nights • Praise Service* 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-.37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours Wednesday &. Thursday 9 am to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-S). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kid* at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meet­ ing (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser vice* - 9;I5 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11 00 a m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m Evening Prayer service Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 pm, Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Cali Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry , youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 a.m. cessible and elevator. ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister (o' Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. May 30 5:45 p m Adult Bell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Crossways Saturday. June I - 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. June 2 - 8:00 A 10:00 a m Worship; High School Graduation Reception. Monday. June 3 - 7;i)0 p.m.. Brothers of Grace Tuesday. June 4 - 7:00 p.m. Worship Committee. 7.00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; Softball Game at Middleville. Wednesday. June 5 - 700 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor Uca Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 a.m - UVE’ Under the Dome. 9:30 a m. - Sunday School. 9: 15 and 10:30 - Refreshments 11:00 am. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade elevator FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm, Interim Pastor Willard H. Curtis. Parish Associ­ ate. Fnday. May 30 - 6:00 p.m 231 Menders Dinner A Program Sun­ day. June 2 - 8:30 a.m Chancel Char. 9:00 a m Traditional Wor­ ship Service. 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship; 10:00 a.m Sunday School - Sharpe Hall; 10 10 am "Coffee Hour" - Dining Room. 11.20 a.m Contemporary Worship Service; 11:40 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 am (6I6> 945 9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II a.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 join u* at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ Fellowship and terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time*' is a great time of celebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yr*. Cxn Sth grade1 Come out and ship Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice n 6:00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer t'lblc 7:00 p.m able between the worship set vices and Sunday School Our New Sunday School format offers Life School; 10:45 a m. Morning Wor­ David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. if in­ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule. Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9.50 a m . 10 00­ 10:45 a m Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from II:00a m.-l2:I5 pm Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mien. 49073. Sun Praise & Worship 10 JO am.. 600 p nt; Wed. 6.30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rove MacDonald An oasis of God’s love "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or week. Nursery is provided during both Services Children's Worship is available during both Services Monday. June 3 - 8:30 a m. Staff meets for prayer and planning p.m. Committee Night Wednesda*. June 5 - 9 30 am Martha Mary Circle. 12 00 noon Circle *4 at Dorothy Postema's; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7 00 p.m Chancel Choir. 7:00 p.m PNC meets in Adult Education Class­ 7:00 room I-517-852-1806 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions'- 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 's___________________ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan___________________ f । ^^osephineT^Becker*1 HASTINGS - Mrs. Josephine E. Becker, age 77, of Hastings, died Sunday, May 26. 2002 in Pennock Hospital. Respecting her wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Elwyn E. Payne NASHVILLE Florence M. Ossenheimer. age 87. of E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, died Saturday. May 25. 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Ossenheimer was bom on July 28. 1914 in Tekonsha. MI. the daughter of Nelson and Edith (Eldridge) Dean. She was raised in the Tekonsha area and attended schools there, graduating in 1934 from Tekonsha High School. She attended Leila School of Nursing in Battle Creek where she received her degree in Practical Nursing. She was married !o Dale E. Ossenheimer on Nov. 8. 1935. The couple lived on Charlton Park Road in Hastings from 1946 until moving to her present home “Frog Hollow” in 1969. Mrs. Ossenheimer’s nursing career span 30 years, retiring in 1972 from Pennock Hospital where she nursed in OB and OR departments as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Quimby United Methodist Church. Baltimore Extension Group. Pennock Hospital Guild, enjoyed reading, antiques, sewing and flower gar­ dening. Mrs. Ossenheimer is survived by her daughters. Rita (Robert) Lowell of Hastings, Patty (Frank) Windisch of Portland. Ore. and Lynn (William) Damson of Kalamazoo; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister. Della Dontjc of Manion. MI; and daughter-in-law. Merry Ossenheimer of Hastings. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Dale Ossenheimer on June 25. 1990; son. Dale Ossenheimer on Dec. 5, 1998; three broth-rs and two sisters. Services were held Wednesday. May 29. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Interment was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contribuf'ons may be made to ’ Quimby United Methodist Church or barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Margaret A. Greenfield HASTINGS - Margaret A. Greenfield, age 71, of S. M-37 Highway. Hastings.died Saturday. May 25, 2002 at Battle Creek Health System. Mrs. Greenfield was bom Oct. 29. 1930 in Athens. Ml, the daughter of John and Sorphina (Leilous) Matson. She was raised in the Dowling area and attended Dowling School, graduating in 1948 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Kellogg Community College for secretarial skills. She was married to DeWayne Greenfield on Nov. 7. 1951. She has lived at her pre­ sent address since that time. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for over 20 years, retiring in 1992. She previously worked for the Sears Store in Hastings, the former Barry County Medical Facility (now Thomapple Manor) and Eaton’s in Battle Creek. She was a member of Local #138 U.A.W., enjoyed gardening, watching and caring for birds, her grandchildren and was a former Cub Scout Leader. Mrs. Greenfield is survived by sons. Steven (Karen) Greenfield of Hastings. Brad (Shelly) Greenfield of Hastings. Terry (Julie) Greenfield of Hastings, and Jerry Greenfield of Hastings; daughters. Becky (Dennis) Cooney of Hastings. Teressa Greenfield and special friend Shawn Benner of Hastings. Sheila (Ron) Prucha of Hastings, and Nancy (Robert) Dennis of Dowling; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grand­ children; brother. Hewitt (Ruth) Matson of Union City and sister. Shirley (Tom) Lance of Lansing. Preceding him in death were her parents; husband. De Wayne on Feb. 25. 1966; brothers. Fordest. Clayton, and Johnny Matson. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. May 30. 2002 at Dowling Country ChapelUniled Methodist Church with Pastor Dianne Doten-Morrison officiating. Interment will be at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Kathryn L. O'Heran | LEESBURG. FL - Kathryn L. O’Heran. of Leesburg. Fla. formerly of Battle Creek, Hastings and Portage went home with the Lord. Feb. 27. 2002. Her loving husband. Thomas O’Heran. and sons. Timothy, Michael and Kerry; invite all who shared in the blessing of her life, to a memorial service, to share in their remembrances Thursday. May 30.2002 at 6 p.m. at West Kalamazoo Christian Church. 454 S. Drake. Kalamazoo, Ml. Thelma J. Patrick HASTINGS - Thelma J. Patrick, age 67. of Nashville, formerly of Charlotte, died Friday. May 24. 2002 at her residence after a short illness. Mrs. Patrick was bom June 2. 1934 in Van. Ky.. the daughter of Ike and Glessie (Thomas) Maggard and had been a Charlotte and Nashville area resident since 1952 coming from Kentucky. She was married to Charles E. Patrick on July 3. 1954 in Charlotte. She had been employed by the Wilcox-Gay Co., the Crozier Container Co. and Owens-Illinois Glass Container Division, all in Charlotte. Surviving are her husband. Charles E. Patrick; three daughters. Connie (Paul Kirby) Somes of Nashville. Penny (David) Ryan of Nashville and Charlene (Richard) Cooley of Rodney, MI; six grandchildren; two sisters. Edna Warner of Charlotte and Polly Morton on Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant daughter. Christine Sue Patrick; brothers. Ishmail. Daniel and Edward Maggard; and sisters. Viola Combs and Belvie Maggard. Funeral services were held Tuesday. May 28, 2002 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel. Charlotte. Pastor Mark Woodbury of the Charlotte Assembly of God officiat­ ed. Interment at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions arc suggested to the Barry-Eaton Health Dept.. Home Health and Hospice. Arrangements were made by BurkheadGreen Funeral Chapel. Charlotte. \ DELTON - Elwyn E. Payne. age 72. of Delton, passed away Wednesday. May 22. 2002. He was bom the eldest son of Clarence and Ina Payne on Dec. 7. 1929. Elwyn enjoyed deer hunting, the out­ doors and doing many things with his fam­ ily. Elwyn married Man eta Moore on Aug. 20. 1949. who survives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Marilyn. Elwyn worked carrying mail in Delton for 10 years. E.W. Bliss as a machinist for 22 years and self-employed for 20 years. Elwyn was a great husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. Surviving are his children. Michael (Gina) Payne of Middleville. Bruce Payne of Hickory Comers, and Debora Hammond of Delton; grandchildren. Jamie (Sarah) Payne. Angie (Rich) Willard, and Cory Hammond; great grandchildren. Brittany. Addy and Sydney; four brothers, two sisters and lots of nieces, nephew s and friends. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial will follow al a later date. Robert Wayne Summers \ HASTINGS - Robert Wayne Summers, age 46. of Hastings died Thursday. May 23. 2002 at his residence. Mr. Summers was bom on Sept. 16. 1955 in Chicago, III., the son of Cecil and Kathleen (Combs) Summers. He was raised in the northwest side of Chicago and attended schools there. He moved to Hastings in 1993 from Chicago. He was employed al East Jordan Iron Works in Sunfield. Mr. Summers is survived by his soul mate. Elizabeth Foerster of Hastings; moth­ er, Kathleen Summers of Chicago; step­ daughter. Tamra (Bill) Taplin of Kalamazoo; and four grandchildren. Chrystal. Jordyn. Samantha and Anthony. Preceding him in deaih were his father and a step-son. Anthony Foerster. Visitation will be Thursday. May 30. 2002 from I p.m. until funeral lime. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. May 30. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Reid officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Respiratory Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Judith E. (Keeler) Furlong Judith E. (Keeler) Furlong passed away Tuesday, May 21. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom Aug. 7. 1939 to Arthur and Gladys (Wilkins) Keeler in Hastings. Mich. She worked at Maple Valley Implement Inc. for 30 years, where she was vice presi­ dent. until her retirement in 1992. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments, reading and knitting. Her favorite hobby was her travels to Hawaii. California. Spain and Europe with her sis­ ters and special friends. Although she was confined somewhat, she enjoyed the special care of some very special friends. She especially enjoyed her cats. Judy is survived by her sons. Randy Furlong. Cory and Jackie Furlong, all of Nashville; her brothers, Don (Betty) Keeler of Hemlock, Mich, Kenneth Keeler of Hastings, Charles Keeler of Middleville; sisters. Janice (Stuart) Day of Hastings, and Linda (Harry) Garrison of Freeport, Mich.; granddaughters. Charleen and Kaytlin Furlong; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; brother. Keith Keeler, and nephews. Jack Keeler and Gary Keeler. Funeral services were held Friday. May 24. 2002 al the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. More Obituaries on Page 8 ...for Quality Printing, caU... 945-9554 We would be pleased to QUOTE YOUR WORK! I AD GRAPHIC 'S. INI �\\ Social Th, Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 30. 2002 - Page 7 AleW Ong-Torode exchange wedding vows Fergusons to mark 50th anniversary Joseph and Bonnie (Hill) Ferguson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 7. 2002. Friends and family are invited to cele­ brate with them at Bayview Gardens at Gull Lake al 6 p.m. on June 7. No gifts, please. Arthur Stauffer to be 80 May 31 Arthur E. Stauffer to celebrate his 80th birthday May 31. It will also be his 53rd wedding anniversary. Cards may be sent to 902 S. Hanover St.. Hastings. BOY, Connor Joseph Harvath, bom May 16, 2002 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids to Roberta Miller and Charles Har­ vath 111. Weighing 2 lbs. 8 ozs. and 14 3/4 inches long. BOY, Ethan Patrick Harrison, bom March 22. 2002 at Spectrum Health Downtown at 12:38 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Proud parents are Corey and Sonja (Webb) Harrison of Mid­ dleville. Corkwell-Lewis united in marriage In a beautiful, candlelit ceremony. Rebecca Sue Cork well became the bride of Michael Quinn Lewis in the presence of their family and friends. Saturday. Oct. 6. 2001 at First Wesleyan Church in Battle Creek. Pastor Rob Nicholson officiated. Rebecca is the daughter of Larry and Suzy Corkwell of Nashville, Ml and Michael is the son of Sue Lewis of Escanaba, MI and Richard Lewis of Las Cruces, NM. Attending the couple were Lisa Guernsey, matron of honor, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tracy Black, twin sister of the groom, and Marsha Taylor, sis­ ter of the groom. Amy Roscoe, Allison Cosgrove. Shelley Reeves, friends of the bride. Flower girl was Kennedy Taylor, niece of the groom. Best men were Tom Lewis and John Lewis, brothers of the groom. Groomsmen were Joe Porter, Tom Koster. Brian Bruce. Greg Haslow, friends of the groom and Mark Lewis, cousin of the groom. Ring bearers were Cody Black, nephew of the groom and Bryan Guernsey, nephew of the bride. Following the ceremony, family and friends joined the newlyweds for dinner and dancing at the Branson Ballroom in Battle Creek. The couple honeymooned in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Rebecca is a graduate of KCC Nursing Program and Michael is a graduate of Ferris State University. Michael and Rebecca both are employed by Battle Creek Health System and make their home in Battle Creek. MI. Five generations of McCarty’s meet The McCarty’s would like to welcome Caeden Michael-Ray to their family as the fifth generation. Caeden was welcomed by his Great Great Grandma Verona Quinn, Great Grandpa Irving McCarty. Grandpa John McCarty and father Jason McCarty. GIRL, Leah Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 18. 2002 at 12:53 a.m. to Jeanna and Andy Hopkins of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother. Cole. Proud grandpar­ ents are Kay Willard of Hastings and Hen­ ry and Susan Hopkins of Battle Creek. GIRL, Makayla Christine, born at Mctroplitan Hospital on April 5.2002 at 9:07 a.m. to Arnie Koncsol of Freeport. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. Brogans to observe golden anniversary Rebecca Ong and Matthew Torode. both of Phoenix. AZ. were united in marriage on Sept. I. 2001. The wedding ceremony took place at historic Cottonwood Baptist Church. Cottonwood, Texas. Uniting the couple was the grandfather of the groom. Rev. Leonard C. Conner. Rebecca is the daughter of Marilyn and Edwin Ong of Phoenix, AZ. Matthew is the son of Maiy Lynde11 and Eugene Torode of Hastings. MI. Rebecca was escorted down the aisle by her father and given in marriage by her mother and her father. The maid of honor was Julia Eng, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kyla Ong. sister of the bride and Adrienne Torode, sister of the groom. The best man was Fred Torode. brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Robert Webb, cousin of the groom and Gerald Albrecht, friend of the groom. Gilbert Luna, friend of the groom, was the attendant. Adrienne Torode. sister of the groom, was the pianist. Cottonwood Baptist Church was chosen for the wedding for its history in the family of the groom, Matthew Torode. Many dis­ tant relatives of Matthew’s maternal grand­ mother. Mary (Bassham) Conner, lived in the Cottonwood area and attended this small country church, which was built in 1881. Matthew’s great-great grandfather. Henry Donawho (Elizabeth), was among the men who hand made the church pews. These original pews to this day arc in the sanctuary. Matthew's great grandparents. Roxie Ann (Donawho) and Wilburn B. Bassham. were married in this church on Oct. 19. 1919. After honeymooning in Texas, the couple returned to Phoenix where they are present­ ly making their home. Bob and Doris Brogan will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 31st, 1952. An open house is planned Sunday. June 2, 2002 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church. South M-37 at M-79. Friends and relatives all invited. No gifts, please. Their sons, daughters-in-law and grand­ children are: Steve and Sue (Jessica, Kaitlin. Luke and lann). Denny and Sue (Jamie Lynn, Stacey). John and Kathy (Erin and Joel). SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 MacKenzies have five generations Great Great Grandfather Don MacKenzie, Great Grandfather Don MacKen- zie, Grandma Valerie Palmer, mom Nicole Palmer, daughter Audrey Rivera. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner A New Name, New Mission, New Pledge of Service To You We Make... COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. 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May 30. 2002 Esther Arlene Grant /Jteri ObituAiles ...continued - --- — ------- Frank Barnhart Dorothy E Haskins MIDDLEVILLE Frank L Barnhart, age 86, of Middleville. formerly of Alto, passed away May 22, 2002. He was preceded in death by his great­ grandson, Derek Winterbum. Mr. Barnhart is survived by his wife, Madeline; children, Gaye Washbum of Saranac. Constance (Gerald) Winterbum of Wyoming, James (Barb) Barnhan of Lowell. Ann (Dan) Huver of Lowell; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Saturday. May 25. 2002 at the Roth-Gerst Chapel. 305 N. Hudson. Lowell. Res-. Gary Dougherty officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry' Community Hospice. P.O. Box 308. Hastings. MI 49058. Arrangements were made by Roth-Gerst Chapel. Lowell. SUNFIELD - Mrs. Haskins passed away Tuesday. May 21. 2002 after a long illness of Parkinsons Disease at the Hospice House of Lansing Residence at the age of 83. She was bom Feb. 7. 1919 in Rodney. Mich., the daughter of Charles and Kathryn Tombaugh. Dorothy was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethcn in Sunfield and showed her love for God by singing His praises. She toured several times with the Spurrlows Festival of Praise Choir. She was an avid bowler and loved doing arts and crafts. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by both her parents, an infant son. darwin, and a sister. Delores Peters of Oregon. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Haskin; two daughters. Marlene (Eddie) Trask of Lansing, and Barbara (Richard) Sherer of Hudson. Indiana; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Virgil Beachlor of Hillsdale; and a brother. Clifton Tombaugh of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Saturday. May 25. 2002 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Rev. Gordon Binns offici­ ated. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Hospice of Lansing Residence in memory of Mrs. Haskins, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36 Sunfield. MI 48890. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. MapesFisher Chapel. For more information log onto www.legacy.com. Viole t Pauline Wendorf HASTINGS - Violet Pauline Wendorf. age 77, of Hastings, died May 23. 2002 at Carveth Village. Middleville. She was bom Oct. 11. 1924 to George W. and Annie M. (Roghgeb) Thatcher in Dixon. Ohio. She was retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company. She married Caroll F. Wendorf on July I, 1945. He died in 1963. Violet is survived by her bruiher. Alondo Thacher of Indiana; sister, Rosie Kirkum of Banle Creek; her caretaker and special friend Elaine Wilkey of Hastings; and close friends. Betty Miner, Michael Sherk. Violet Sherry and Cindy Smith of Hastings, and Betty Little and Donna and Jerry Castlebury of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her broth­ er. Carl Thatcher in February. 2002. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to casinos. Graveside services took place Tuesday, May 28. 2002 at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may go to Barry Community Hospice, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel. Bellevue. Allen Jay Cross SEBEWA TOWNSHIP - Allen Jay Cross, age 93. of Sebewa Township, passed away on Sunday. May 26. 2002. He was bom on Sept. 30.1908 in Sebewa the son of Leonard and Della (Aves) Cross. Alien was a farmer all his life. He also worked for several years at Mitchell Bentley in Ionia. Allen lived in entire life on the family centennial farm in Sebewa Township. He was a member of the LeValley United Methodist Church and a life member of the Farm Bureau. He married Leah Lillian Beland on April 15. 1930. They recently celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary. He was preceded in death by a daughter­ in-law. Jerilou Cross; three brodiers. Ray. Howard and Ralph Cross; sister, Reva Clark. Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Leah Cross: four sons. Robert (Judy) Cross. Dean (Maureen) Cross. Donald Cross, and Kendall Cross; one daughter, Elaine (Don) Nash; 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchil­ dren; three great great grandchildren; also survived by several step grandchildren and great great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. David L. Hagel, pastor on Wednesday. May 29, 2002 at the LcVallcy United Methodist Church. Ionia. Graveside ser­ vices followed at East Sebewa Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the Heartland Healthcare Center of Ionia in memory of Allen Jay Cross. Arrangements were made by SchraubcnLehman Funeral Home. Portland. ' Philip A. Mathias MIDDLEVILLE - Philip A. Mathias, age 85. of Middleville and Bushnell, Fla., passed away May 19. 2002. Philip served in the U.S. Army in World War II and retired from the Michigan Air National Guard in 1978. Mr. Mathias was employed for 42 years by Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther (Karl) Mathias. Mr. Mathias is survived by his sons. Philip (Karen) Mathias of The Villages. Fla., Gerald (Marjorie) Mathias of Middleville; grandchildren, Andrew and Peter Mathias of Middleville; sister. Emma Toth of Taylor. MI; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville, at 10 a.m on Thursday. May 30. 2002. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of West Michigan. For the BEST Color Film Processing around, see the experts CHARLOTTE - Esther Arlene Grant, 74. of Charlotte. Mich., died Wednesday, May 22. 2002. Mrs. Grant was bom May 3. 1928. in Chester Township, Mich., the daughter of Donie E. and Veda E. (Larabec) Wright. She was a member of the Chester Gospel Church. Mrs. Grant worked at Scheib Industries until she and Ray started Grants Woodshop in 1972 retiring in 1991. She is survived by her husband of 54 years. Raymond Grant; son. Paul Grant of Charlotte; daughter. Pain (Nelson) Appelman of Nashville; son. Don (Marcia) Grant of Vermontville: son, Rob (Wendy) Grant of Vermontville; daughter-in-law. Cindy Grant of Charlotte; nine grandchil­ dren; one great grandchild; sisters. Betty (Vem) Gilding of Charlotte. Phyllis (Stanley) Bothwell of Fountain. Mich.. Patty (Max) Butler of Eaton Rapids. Mich.; brothers. Wendall (Dema) Wright of Vermontville. Larry (Patti) Wright of Charlotte; sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Ray) Harper of Charlotte. Alice (Paul Edwards) of Grand Ledge. Mich, and Barbara Wright of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by son. Randy; daughter. Sandy; three grandchil­ dren; one great grandchild; brothers. Carroll. Dewaync and Lester. Funeral services were held Friday. May 24. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Pastor Marc Livingston officiated. Interment was in Gresham Cemetery in Charlotte. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Gospel Church Camp Fund. Youth Haven Ranch or Eaton Community Hospice. Further information at www.prayfunera* com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. Ken Osborne Ken Osborne to sing at Grace Wesleyan Ken Osborne from Interlochen and Florida will sing al Grace Wesleyan Church at 1302 S. Hanover in Hastings, at 11 a.m. Sunday. June 2. Osborne is a southern gospel music artist that travels with his wife. Ann. singing in concert, in camp meetings, and revivals. He served as music director at the College Terrace Wesleyan Church in Traverse City for 21 years and has sung with several quar­ tets. traveling in the Midwest. Ken has made several recordings that arc available at his concerts. Your local source for a comfortable car buying experience. Ryan Madden J-Ad Graphics CENTER M 4} & M 5 ’> .VI • t • ...... i saa 404 ?S4G Please join us for our Grand Opening Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 28, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. M-43 Highway North of Hastings William Barr • Digital Cefiular Phone 616-623-8901 • Nextel Direct Connect* digital two-way radto)^ i— • Mobile Messaging (text and numenc) • WrateM Web S«v>ce, Name calling Dear Ann Landers: I am 69 years old and married to "Edna." We have a daughter who has been married to "Darren” for over 15 years. In the last two months. Edna has started calling Darren by pet names, includ­ ing her favorite, “Pudding." I have no idea why Edna is suddenly us­ ing these nicknames. She says they are a sign of affection, but I suspect “Pudding" is her way of telling Darren that he's put on some weight. My daughter does not like her mother us­ ing these names, and I want her to stop this nonsense. Edna says 1 am being silly. Am I? Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village SALES ._ _ . Date rape Dear Ann Landers: I would like to re­ spond to the letter from “Coed in Virginia." who said someone drugged her drink at a party and had sex with her. She isn't sure who it was or what exactly happened. She called it “date rape." I say she was raped by a vicious criminal who needs to pay for his crime. This man attacked her when she was unable to defend herself. Even though time has passed and she may not know her rapist, she needs to con­ tact a victims assistance organization and get help. She should also report the incident to the police. They can interview others at the party and perhaps find out who the predator was. Please urge your female readers to con­ tact the authorities when something like this happens. All attacks should be re­ ported, no matter what the circumstances. If these criminals realize they can be caught, they may think twice about their disgusting behavior. - Lawyer in the North. Dear Lawyer Thank you for pointing out that all sexual attacks should be reported to the police. It helps to do so immediately, but women should seek assistance even if time has passed. Whether or not an arrest is made, it sends a message to the perpetrator that you are fighting back. °f £AVirA* n. Dear Ann Landers: I have been married to “Hank” for 12 years, and we have three beautiful children. I thought we had a great marriage. Now, I’m not so sure. Two weeks ago. my brother informed me that Hank had two affairs during our mar­ riage - one was five years ago. and the other happened last fall. My brother says Hank confessed both affairs to him. but when I asked Hank about it. he said my brother is crazy and no affair ever hap­ pened. Both of them are quite convincing, and I don’t know which one to believe. Hank and I have a strong marriage and an incredible sex life. I have never given him a reason to stray, and he insists he would never do such a thing to our family. How­ ever, I cannot imagine why my brother would lie about anything so damaging. He and Hank always seemed close. My own investigation into the matter has yielded nothing but dead ends. I am so con­ fused I don’t know what to do. Please help me. - Unsure in Indiana. Dear Indiana: If you have looked into the alleged affairs and discovered nothing in­ criminating, I hope you will give Hank the benefit of the doubt. 1 cannot imagine why your brother would accuse him. but unless you have other reasons to be suspicions, I urge you to let this go before it creates problems you cannot resolve. Grand Opening Come discover Woodlawn Meadows, Hastings' newest memory care and assisted living community. Friday, May 31, 2002 • 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. -andSaturday, June 1, 2002 • 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Woodlawn (Meadows Nextel Sales. Service, and Accessories Located at... A brother’s tale Be Our Guest for the Call me today •' r rnrr 948 0189 Ann landers <\NEXTEL diamow dealer ^XgitaHighway 945-9554 J 16 South Gfove Street. Delton Michigan 49046 ! 1821 N. East St., Hastings, Mich. For more information, please contact Woodlawn Meadows at (616) 948-4921 "Quality Senior Lifestyle Service' - Pudding’s Father-In-Law. Dear Dad: How does Darren feel about his new nicknames? It's up to him to decide whether or not he will respond when Mom calls him "Pudding." The best way to stop her from using such terms of endearment is to ignore them. That will force her to call him by his rightful name in order to get his attention. He ought to try it. Knowing hazard Dear Ann Landers: My wife “Ella." has been diagnosed with the genetic marker for breast cancer. Mind you, she does not actu­ ally have the disease, but the marker indi­ cates an increased chance that she will get it. Ella has always taken good care of her health. She exercises, eats right and has reg­ ular breast examinations. This recent diag­ nosis has been very hard on her. and she is angry and depressed. I have tried to con­ vince her this is a blessing in disguise - that knowing about her susceptibility will help her discover any cancer early enough to take care of it. My words of encouragement mean nothing to her. Ella is frequently ill-tempered these days and often directs her anger at me. She in­ sists she will die within the year. No matter how supportive 1 am, it has little effect I have been married to Ella for 20 years and love her dearly, but her attitude is making me miserable. Is there any way to help her deal with this more constructively? - Un­ prepared in New Jersey. Dear New Jersey: Ella needs to be edu­ cated about the likelihood of developing breast cancer and what steps she should take to minimize her risk. The American Cancer Society offers information as well as support groups. She should look into it immediately. Ella can also benefit from talking to her doctor about an antidepressant. The mind has a great deal to do with one’s health. If Ella remains angry and depressed, she may make herself more valuable to disease. If she won’t listen to you. phone her doctor and ask him to intercede. Let’s hope she pays attention. * After a While’ Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago, you printed a wonderful poem that helped me enormously when I was going through a breakup with my boyfriend. It was about “decorating your own garden." I would like to show that poem to a friend who is having a rough time. Please print it again. - River­ side, Calif. Dear Riverside: The poem you are talk­ ing about is “After a While," and it is the most-requested poem from my column. Here it is: After a While By Veronica A. Shoffstall After a while, you learn the subtle differ­ ence Between holding a hand and chaining a soul. And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning And company doesn't mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts And presents aren’t promises. And you begin to accept your defeats With your head up and your eyes open With the grace of a woman, not the grief of a child. And you learn to build all your roads on today Because tomorrow's ground is too uncer­ tain for plans. And futures have a way of falling down in midflight. After a while, you learn That even sunshine bums if you get too much. So you plant your own garden and deco­ rate your own soul. Instead of waiting for someone to bring your flowers. And you learn that you really can en­ dure... That you really are strong. And you really do have worth. And you learn and learn... With every goodbye you learn. That first kiss, that first embrace... Re­ member all those things that brought you and your loved one together? "How We Met" a collection of sentimental love sto­ ries. will make a terrific giftfor that special someone. For a copy, please send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order fur $550 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: How We Met. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. IL 60611-0562 (in Canada. $650). To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators Syndicate web page at www.cnators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.May 30, 2002 - Page 9 Helen, who was a lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and was at New Guinea in the Philippines while Joe was recovering from malaria. His other sisters were Margaret (Mason( (Windbiel). Agnes (Redinger), Bernice (Ctzzar). Alice (Newton). Edna (Baldwin) and Fran (Bera) Mcl-in). Joe attended Kalamazoo High School and lived on a farm north of Nashville before entering service. He married Freda Fahmi in Ionia Feb. 23, 1946, and they had a son. Roy. and daugh­ ters Suzanne (Martin) and Lois (Stewart). From TIM€ to TIMC.. hyJoyce F. Weinbrecht More World War H veterans’ stories This week we arc bringing you he stories of Carl Kice Brown. Kenneth J. Davis and Julius A. Sebastian. These stories, along with many others, will be included in the World War II Veterans Book about to be released by the Barry County Historical , Society and publisher J-Ad Graphics. Carl Kice Brown Carl Kice Brown, a Nashville native, enlisted as a flying cadet in the Navy Air Force in September 1939. He took training at Pensacola. Fla., and after graduating in October of 1940 was sent to San Diego and attached to the USS Saratoga as a dive bomber. The following summer General Chcnnault. a retired Army flyer, came back to the stales after spending four years helping Chiang Kai-Shek’s Chinese Air Force against the Japanese. He was looking for pilots to help the Chinese. After conferring with President Franklin D. Roosevelt, authority was granted to give leave of absence to any military pilot who would go. After touring Army and Navy bases with his story. Chennauit had a hundred pilots and another 300 men to sene as ground crew. Lt. Brown was one of those men. So. after a short visit back to Nashville, which included marrying Jean Alice Beukema. a home economics teacher to whom he had been engaged. Carl and the other 400 men found themselves in late August aboard a Dutch pleasure yacht on their way to Hawaii, the Philippines, and eventually Rangoon. Burma, as "tourists.” Gen. Chennauit taught them as much as as quickly as he could, and they soon became a first-class fighting unit, with Carl being flight leader for the First Squadron. They flew the outmoded P-40s, on the front of which they painted the dreaded tiger shark, and they soon became known as the “Flying Tiger Sharks.” later shortened to the “Hying Tigers”. Their challenge was to fight the Japanese and keep the Burma Road open. The Flying Tigers were al first officially called the American Volunteer Group (AVG), but eventually became part of the U.S. Army when war was declared against the Japanese. They established a reputation not only as an outstanding fighting group, but also one that survived mainly on Yankee ingenuity, because not only were the planes old. but they were also in constant use. This meant constant repairs to body and motor, and when a plane became no longer ser­ viceable. parts from it would be scavenged to keep another plane flying. Carl reported that sometimes there were two or three times as many pilots as available planes. When the AVG became a pan of the regu­ lar Army, the men were offered the oppor­ tunity to stay in the service to China or return to their previous branches of service. Carl elected to stay, and was commissioned a captain in the Army. (He was technically a civilian at the time.) He taught Chinese students flying techniques and hauled freight between India and China. He came home on a furlough, but went back for another year of assisting the Chinese. His first son was bom during this absence from home. Cape. Brown was eventually discharged at Rangoon, Burma. Carl was bom Dec. 13, 1917, to Dr. Carl K. and Bessie Brown. He graduated from Nashville High School and studied aero­ nautical engineering at Michigan Slate Col­ lege and Eastern Michigan College. Following military service he relumed for schooling and became a medical doctor From his marriage to Jean there were three sons—Carl K. Jr. Stewart and Roger. Both Stewart and Roger would become doctors, following in the footsteps of their father and grandfather. Carl would '.ater marry a second lime and have three daughters—Anne. Julia and Jes­ sica—and would make his home in south­ ern California. Kenneth J. Davis Kenneth J. Davis served in the Army. Hir induction took place in the “Cleveland Ball Park" (baseball stadium) on July 4. 1942. He was ceremoniously inducted into the Army along with several thousand other young men in between a double-header ball game which, cf course, was free to all those new recruits! Three months later Ken rode by train to Mineral Wells. Texas, for basic training. After 90 days, this new platoon in the kt Battalion. 9th Infantry Division, shipped out to Fort Bragg. N.C., where lhe 9th Divi­ sion was to be re-activated. Upon his arrival. Pvt. Davis became Pfc. Davis. The only training they had there was drill. Ken then moved on to Norfolk. Va., to Carl Kice Brown He was a farmer in Eaton County after leaving service, but was also a nationally recognized breeder of Bluetick hunting dogs. He was a member of the Bluetick Breeders Coon Hound Assn., a founder of the Wolverine Slate Coon Hunters’ Club, and a writer for several hunting magazines. Joe belonged to the Lake Odessa VFW. the DAV. and the Michigan Bear Hunters Assn. He died from pneumonia al age 81 on Aug. 18. 1995. al Thomapple Manor, and was buned in Woodlawn Cemetery. Ver­ montville. LEGAL NOTICES Julius A. "Joe" Sebastian get aboard ship, meet a convoy of seveial hundred ships at sea and head for North Africa to battle against lhe famed Africa Corps and liberate Tunisia. As a member of lhe famed 9th Division, Ken’s military career took him into three major amphibious invasions and other bat­ tles too numerous for him to remember. This 9th Division was known as “The Old Reliables” by their corps commanders, and the stories will live on that tell of how eight Battle Stars were won from the shores of North Africa, in 1942. to the banks of the Elbe, in 1945. The 9th Division played a significant role in the capture of Sicily (D+l). then moved on to England where they prepared for the D-day invasion of France (D+4 for the 9th). From France they fought on to Belgium and lhe Rhine River until they met up with the Russian Army. Fields of battle included: Algeria. French Morocco. Tunisia. Sicily. Normandy. Northern France. the Rhineland, the Northern Apennines and Central Europe. After a time. then-T/Sgt. Davis took a cut in rank to corporal to become a chaplain’s assistant. Here he received a Bronze Star for repeated meritorious service. The award read as follows: Kenneth Davis. T/5, 60th Infantry.who distinguished himself by meritorious ser­ vice in connection with military operation against lhe enemy during the period of July 5. 1944 to Sept. 30. 1944, in the European Theater of operations. Throughout this peri­ od. CpI. Davis performed his duties as chaplain's assistant and driver in an excep­ tionally meritorious manner. Displaying aggressive initiative and devotion to duty, he lent invaluable assistance to the chaplain in the conducting of religious services. With complete disregard for personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire to evac­ uate the mortally wounded from the for­ ward combat areas. CpI. Davis’ actions were a credit to himself and to the Armed Forces of the United States.” As the chaplain’s assistant he not only worked on the battlefield, but kept records and answered correspondence of relatives of the deceased. He also played field organ and led choir during services. In addition to the Bronze Star. Cpl. Davis earned the Eurofean-African-Middle East­ ern Theater Ribbon with six Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. He chose not to apply for a Purple Heart for a shrapnel wound he incurred on his left hand. On the flight back to the stales, his plane lost both of its engines, but through expert flying the plane made a safe emergency landing in Greenland. Cpl. Davis was hap­ py to be back in the United Stales, especial­ ly when the pilot flew a loop around the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Ken was discharged at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. Penn.. Aug. 16. 1945. He was bom Oct. 5. 1921. in Conneaut, Ohio. He lived lhere until he graduated from high school. He then entered Oberlin Conservatory of Music for two years before being inducted into service. After service he went back to Oberlin to finish his musical education.Hc became a school teacher and vocal director al Grand Rapids Central High School, and later on became a salesman. He married Phyllis Howard in 1958, and they had three sons and a daughter. Ken enjoys music, hunting and fishing most of all. He and Phyllis have lived in Hastings since 1998. to the paratroopers and took training at Fort Benning, Ga.. and Fort Bragg. N.C. He was sent overseas in May 1943, seeing action in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He contract­ ed malaria, was in a North Africa hospital, then a hospital in Ireland, and finally one in England. As part of lhe 505th Paratroopers. 82nd Airborne Div.. Joe parachuted into Nor­ mandy the night before D-Day. It was his third jump of the war. He told that lhe wind blew lhe chutists all over lhe landscape. They came down under fire, and several of the boys were shot on their way down. Oth­ ers landed in trees and were killed as they hung helpless. The survivors set up a road­ block on a road leading to the invasion beach. Several hours later the enemy came down that road, and Pfc. Sebastian reported. "We got some of them, and they got some of us, and then they disappeared. When they reap­ peared there was a whole battalion of them," and they surrounded lhe Yanks on three sides.. The Yanks fought the rest of the day, and when it appeared they were being cut off in the rear, they decided to pull out and join the main body of troops. Joe stayed behind as a rear guard, manning his BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) until he ran out of ammunition. When he tried to get away, the Germans concentrated their fire on him and he dived into a ditch and hid under some brush. They searched for him but couldn’t find him. The Germans then set up their command post about 40 feet from where he lay hid­ den. He spent lhe whole night trying to not be detected, and the next morning a Ger­ man accidentally stepped on him. Joe reported, “It scared the hell out of both of us." He took off running and passed the muzzles of six different machine pistols as shots clipped leaves all around him. He escaped for the moment, jumped through a hedgerow and found himself fac­ ing three more machine pistols. He surren­ dered, was searched, and was taken to a town where lhere were other American prisoners. He said that the Germans there gave them all the wine they would drink, probably to loosen their tongues and get some information. By this time the Allies were approaching the town. The Germans left in lhe after­ noon. and the prisoners joined an American tank outfit which rolled into town. Joe stayed with them and helped capture about 70 of his former captors. He shortly found his own outfit again and was back in action, but on June 25. 1944, he was hit by 88mm shell fragments which severed is right hand and severely injured a legJoe was left in France 10 days. He later reported, some wryly, that he guessed they thought he was going to die and it wasn’t worth while trying to evacuate him. But he eventually made it to a hospital in England, and after three months he was able to stand the trip back to the states. A friend wrote to Joe’s parents from the English hospital saying Joe was in good spirits, although his weight was down to 100 pounds. Joe signed the letter with his left hand. He said be would have to get used to writing that way. His parents still were not aware of lhe extent of his injuries. Back in lhe U.S. in the fall of 1944 Joe was sent to McCloskey General Hospital in Temple. Texas, where his leg was operated on and where he stayed several months for recuperation and rehabilitation. Joe was awarded the Silver Star for gal­ lantry in action, the Sharpshooter Medal, tire Good Conduct Medal and of course the “Joe” Sebastian Julius A. “Joe" Sebastian entered the Army in April of 1942. He was sent to Camp Roberts. Calif., but then transferred Purple Heart. Joe was bom May 26. 1914, in Saskatchewan. Canada, to Fred and Eliza­ beth (Fabian) Sebastian. 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Meet reveals All-County track performers for everyone involved, it's a chance Io strut some stuff against the best local competi­ tion. Maple Valley won the girls’ meet with steady scoring punctuated by huge advan­ tages in several field events. The Lady Li­ ons went 10-0 this season as undisputed champs of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association and were a Division 3 regional runner-up to powerful Williamston. On the boys’ side. O-K Blue champ Middleville came out on top. nearly sweep­ ing the relays while excelling in jumps and sprints. Complete ."■suits follow, with the top wo finishers in each event earning firstind second-team All-County honors, re­ spectively. Miranda Farr won the pole vault at 10-0. leading a Maple Valley sweep of the top three spots in the event. (Photo by Perry Hardin) lhe Maple Valley girls and the Mid­ dleville boys took home the titles from the Barry County Track and Field Meet at Hastings on Tuesday. For state qualifiers, the meet is the last tuncup before Saturday's state finals, and Boys’ Final Results TEAM SCORING - Middleville 112; Delton-Kellogg 92: Lakewood 56: Maple Valley 54; Hastings 49. SHOT PUT - 1. Zac Fulmer. Hastings. 44-7; 2. Mike Kabcl. Delton-Kellogg. 44-5 1/2; 3. Jamie Springer, Delton-Kellogg. 44­ 3; 4. Josh Grasman. Maple Valley, 41-9; 5. Christopher Donalds Hastings. 40-1 1/2. DISCUS -- 1. Christopher Donalds, Hastings. 139-10. 2. Josh Grasman, Maple Valley, 127-8: 3. Pat Weeks, Lakewood, 123-5 3/4; 4. Chris Aldridge(Rupp), Mid­ dleville, 119-2; 5. John Bowling. Hastings, 112-0. HIGH JUMP - IT. Jordan Hartley, Mid­ dleville, 5-10; T. Justin VanSpronscn, Mid­ dleville, 5-10; T. Scott Brooks. Middleville, 5-10; 4. John Tcrbcrg. Maple Valley, 5­ 8.01; 5. Josh Bams. Delton-Kellogg, 5-8. LONG JUMP - 1. Adam Chamberlin, Middleville. 20-0; 2. Bruce Carpenter, Crunch Time by Matt Cowall Track, like wrestling, can be a team sport In case you missed it last week, the Michigan High School Athletic Association un­ veiled its version of a court-ordered plan to rearrange high school sports seasons. Communities for Equity, the Grand Rapids-based plaintiff in the ongoing court case, previously convinced a Federal District judge in Kalamazoo that existing high school sports seasons were unfair to girls, especially for the purposes of college athletic recruit­ ing. The MHSAA’s plan doesn’t give CFE precisely what it wanted — namely, a swap of the volleyball and girls' basketball seasons. Instead, it flip-flops seasons for golf, tennis and swimming, and proposes adding four new post-season tournaments for girls before adding any for boys. Whatever happens in the end — if anything — remains to be seen. The plan must be approved by the District Court, which will hold a hearing on the matter July 18. In the meantime, the whole case is on appeal, pushing any rescheduling back to 2004-05 at the earliest. 1 wrote ad nauseam about this issue after the initial court ruling, and my basic opin­ ion remains the same: Provide the greatest number of opportunities for the greatest number of athletes, get it done quickly, and leave the games to the kids. If the opportunities for students to participate in sports arc not diminished, 1 could care less exactly how the issues are resolved. But since there's talk of change and adding tournaments. I’d like to make a timely suggestion. What a segue. The state track and field finals are this Saturday, June 1, with five meets representing four lowcr-penninsula divisions and the U.P. These arc five of the greatest gatherings of high school athletes in Michigan. Unfortunately, some of the best teams are on the outside looking in. The distinction may seem subtle, but track coaches arc the first to agree. Coaches — as teachers, as program-builders — stress a team concept in the sport, but that can be an uphill run. Many still consider the sport more individual than team. And who can blame them, when the pinnacle of achievement — the state finals — values individual excellence over collective achievement? The state meet is a collection of top guns, and the school with the best guns wins. But a few stars does not a team make. Who let Yoda in the column? Anyway, you get what 1 mean. In theory and even in practice, track teams can be fairly unsuccessful in team-oriented competitions but achieve a disproportionately-lofty perch al the state finals on the strength of a few superstars. The state finals should be a showcase of the best and brightest, but so long as they’re the only ones who count, h’s hard to think of track as a team sport. Again, track coaches are the first to agree, and that's why the Michigan Track Coaches Association (MITCA) has been organizing a Team State Meet for the past five years. MITCA held its 2002 meet last Saturday, on the weekend between rcgionals and the state finals. It’s not yet an MHSAA sanctioned event, but it should be. MITCA has developed a scoring system that values a team’s performance from top to bottom. Suddenly, that freshman that spent most of the season running exhibition heats and trying to shake the last vestiges of baby fat may mean the difference for a state title. Of course, the squads that win MITCA’s team crown are not short on studs, but it’s undeniably a team effort. Your marquee stars give you a shot at the title, but you need your supporting cast to bring it on home. The sport of wrestling recognized this years ago. and track could easily follow in its footsteps. Wrestling puts on two championships, one for teams and another a week later for individuals. A great individual on a subpar team is not penalized, and neither is a great 'cam that might lack the absolute best individuals. Both have the opportunity to shine. State runner-up Middleville's march to the team wrestling finals last winter was a prime example. The Trojans — who qualified only three wrestlers for the individual meet — flat-out wrestled better when they wrestled for each other, riding gutsy, unex­ pected performances from deep in their lineup all the way to the team championship match. That’s the best drama sport can offer, and it was awesome to behold. The transition to a similar setup couldn't be easier for track, since the mechanism is already in place, thanks to the coaches. ?\nd hey. it can be done for both boys and girls, fair and square, with the only judges there to measure the events, and the only lawyers there Io watch their kids compete. Amen. Sec you next week. Hastings. 19-8 1/2; 3. John Tcrbcrg. Maple Valley. 18-1(1 1/2; 4. Lucas Bums. Lake­ wood. 18-9 1/2: 5. Joel Maivillc, Hastings. 18-6. POLE VAULT -- 1. Derrick Hammond. Delton-Kellogg. 12-0.01; 2. Rich Wilson. Maple Valley. 12-0; 3. Mall Erb. Mid­ dleville. 11-6; 4. Paul Downing. Hastings, 11-0.01; 5. Jason Erb. Delton-Kellogg. 11­ 0. 3200 METER RELAY - 1. Middleville (A). 8:35.52 (Stuart Aspinall. Tim Brog. Pat Jansens. Mike Stortz); 2. Delton-Kel­ logg (A). 8:51.66 (Evan Williams. John Er­ ickson. Kyle Williams, C.J. Hasman); 3. Maple Valley (A). 9:00.50 (Jason Wymer. Jeff Taylor. Akok Malek. Andrew Ken­ yon): 4. Hastings (A). 6:50.30 (Matthew Hoffman. Nicholas Sinclair. Miles Warren, Neil Moor). 110M HURDLES - 1. Josh Bcardslee. Maple Valley, 15.72; 2. Craig Laune, Hast­ Hastings’ Niki Noteboom was the county champ in both the high jump (above) and 100 dash. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s John Terberg stretches to extend his long jump. He placed third. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hair-raising leap: Hastings* Bruce Carpenter took second in the long jump. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ings, 15.73; 3. Kri> Vczino, Lakewood. 16.10; 4. Adam Raffler. Lakewood. 16.58; 5. Jason Erb. Delton-Kellogg, 16.81. 100 METER DASH - 1. Adam Cham­ berlin, Middleville. 11.23; 2. Darrin Tape, Middleville, 1135: 3. Paul Downing, Hast­ ings. 11.63: 4. Chris Oglcsbee, Delton-Kel­ logg. 11-84; 5. Zack Pennock. Lakewood, 11.85. 800 METER RELAY - 1. Middleville (A), 1:34.33 (Scott Brooks, Matt Erb. Dar­ rin Tape. Adam Chamberlin) ; 2. DeltonKellogg (A). 1:37.10 (Jeff Erb. Juan Nieto, Tony Johnson. Chris Oglcsbee); 3. Lake­ wood (A), 1:38AM) (Lance Bcglin, Derek Coppcss. Zack Pennock. Cole Barnett); 4. Maple Valley (A), 1:38.20 (Josh Bcardslee, Jason Bcardslee. Jeff Bowman, Dan Brooks); 5. Hastings (A). 1:50.09 (Brandon Schwartz, John Coolidge, Charles Danks, Rich Kesler). 1600 METER RUN - 1. Kyle Williams, Delton-Kellogg, 4:43.47; 2. Casey Schrock. Lakewood, 4:45.51; 3. Mik* Stortz, Mid­ dleville, 4:46.67; 4. Dave Stuart. Lake­ wood. 4:46.94; 5. Akok Malek, Maple Val­ ley. 4-53 25 400 METER RELAY - 1. Middleville (A). 45.36 (Scott Brooks, Kyle Farris, Dar­ rin Tape. Adam Chamberlin,,; 2. Lakewood (A), 45.72 (Lance Bcglin, Kris Vczino, Zack Pennock, Cole Barnett); 3. DeltonKellogg (A), 45.55 (Jason Erb, Juan Nieto, Tony Johnson. Jeff Erb); 4. Maple Valley (A), 46.71 (John Tcrbcrg. Jason Bcardslee, Jeff Bowman. Josh Bcardslee); 5. Hastings (A), 53.51 (Brandon Schwartz, John Coo­ lidge. Charles Danks. Rich Kesler). 400 METER DASH — 1. Scott Brooks, Middleville. 51.88; 2. Chris Oglcsbee, Del­ ton-Kellogg. 52.52; 3. Steve Allen. Mid­ dleville, 52.88; 4. Joel Maivillc, Hastings, 53.60; 5. Jeff Bowman, Maple Valley, 56.41. 300M INTERM. HURDLES - 1. Jeff Erb. Delton-Kellogg, 41.38; 2. Kris Vcz­ ino, Lakewood, 41.39: 3. Lance Bcglin, Lake wood. 42.88; 4. Dan Brooks. Maple Valley. 43.44; 5. Craig Laurie. Hastings, 43.87. 800 METER RUN - 1. Kyle Williams, Delton-Kellogg, 2:03.74; 2. Jacob Heuss, Hastings, 2:05.07; 3. Pat Jansens, Mid­ dleville, 2:08.54; 4. Stuart Aspinall, Mid­ dleville. 2:09.39; 5. Dave Stuart, Lake­ wood, 2:10.79. Middleville’s Jordan Hartley (shown here in a file photo) saved his hops for the high jump at the County Meet, lead­ ing a three-way tie at the top with team­ mates Justin VanSpronsen and Scott Brooks. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ryin’: Lakewood's Rhianna Starter soared to individual wins in the long jump (above), 100 hurdles and 300 hur­ dles. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville's Melissa Quisenberry stayed loose for Saturday’s state meet with wins in the 1600 and 3200. 200 METER DASH - 1. Darrin Tape, Middleville, 23.47; 2. Chris Oglcsbee, Del­ ton-Kellogg, 23.72; 3. Dan Brooks. Maple Valley, 23.85; 4. Zack Pennock. Lake­ wood, 24.20; 5. Bruce Carpenter. Hastings, 24.27. 3200 METER RUN - 1. Travis Wil­ liams, Lakewood, 10:09.18; 2. Mike Stortz, Middleville. 10:29.36; 3. Kyle Williams. Delton-Kellogg. 10:38.75; 4. Akok Malek, Maple Valley. 10:4227; 5. Bill Roberts, Delton-Kellogg. 10:55.04. 1600 METER RELAY - 1. Maple Val­ ley (A), 3:37.56 (Andrew Kenyon, Jason Bcardslee. Dan Brooks, Jeff Bowman); 2. Middleville (A), 3:40.29 (Chad Baragcr, Steve Allen, Chris Aldridgc(Rupp). Josh Tobias); 3. Lakewood (A), 3:41.91 (Casey Schrock, Derek Coppcss, Cole Barnett, Delton's Shanna Tamminga won the 200 dash. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Delton's Jeff Erb (above) edged Lakewood's Kris Vezino by .01 to win the 300 hurdles. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) Kris Vezino); 4. Delton-Kellogg (A). 3:47.07 (Evan Williams. Clay Drcwyor, Daniel Schwarzer, Tony Johnson); 5. Hast­ ings (A), 3:50.02 (Matthew Hoffman, Ja­ cob Heuss, Craig Lauric, Joel Gibbons). Giris’ Final Results TEAM SCORING - Maple Valley 111: Middleville 93; Lakewood 56; Delton-Kel­ logg 47; Hastings 46. SHOT PUT - 1. Cashel Harp. Maple Valley. 33-11 3/4; 2. Kelly Wilson. Maple Valley. 33-5; 3. Stacie Howe, Lakewood, 31-9; 4. Ashley DcLinc, Hastings. 30-6 1/4; 5. Ry lee O'Bryant, Lakewood, 30 1/2. DISCUS - 1. Rylcc O'Bryant. Lake­ wood, 101-8 1/2; 2. Sarah Cook. Maple See TRACK, next page Hastings' Ashley DeLine placed in both the shot put (above) and discus (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 30. 2002 - Page 11 TRACK, continued from previous page... All-Barry County Baseball Barry County's varsity baseball coaches got together this month and pul together their drcam teams for 2002. Here are the All-County baseball teams for this season: First Team Pitchers: Jeremy Dow (senior. Lake­ wood), Darin Thrun (senior. Maple Val­ ley), Ben Buikema (senior. Lakewood). Infielders: Ryan Grider (junior. Maple Valley). Ryan Goris (senior. Maple Val­ ley). Aaron Snider (junior, Hastings). Josh Eldridge (sophomore. Middleville), Brian Stowell (junior. Lakewood). Catchers: Ben Lyke (senior. Lake­ wood). Jason Silsbee (senior. Maple VaiIcy). Outfielders: Chris Clark (senior. Lake­ wood). Clint Tobias (sophomore. Lake­ wood). Adam Reil (senior. Hastings), Kyle Holst (junior. Middleville). Utility: Mark Price (senior. Middleville). Jeremy Shilling (senior. Hastings). Second Team Pitchers: Britt Leonard (junior. Maple Valley), Steve Bourdo (junior, Delton). Infielders: Dustin Bowman (junior, Hastings). Tony Galaviz (junior. Lakc- The 2002 All-Barry County Baseball First Team. Front row (from left): Darin Thrun. Jeremy Dow. Ben Buikema. Ryan Grider, Ryan Goris. Aaron Snider. Josh Eldridge. Back row: Brian Stowell, Ben Lyke. Jason Silsbee. Adam Reil. Kyle Holst. Jeremy Shilling. Not pictured: Chris Clark. Clint Tobias. Mark Price. (Photo by Perry Hardin) wood), Zack Dudley (senior. Delton). Catcher: Nate Thornton (junior. Mid­ dleville). Outfielders: Jeremy Wiser (senior. Ma­ ple Valley). Scott Secor (junior. Lake­ wood). Utility: Matt Stowell (junior. Lake­ wood). Saxon soccer team advances Erin Bradley scored both goals for the Saxons in their playoff win over Three Rivers. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team took care of business on the road, and now they have a chance to do it from the famil­ iar confines of Pierce Field. The Saxons (8-9-1) advanced to the semifinals of the Division 2 district play­ offs with a 2-0 shutout at Three Rivers on Tuesday. Hastings is the host location for the district semis and finals, and the Saxons came home for a semifinal matchup against Vicksburg last night. The winner of that game advances to Fri­ day's district championship at 5 p.m. against cither Harper Creek, Pcnnfield or Comstock. Harper Creek advanced with a narrow 2-1 overtime win at Delton on Tuesday. Senior Erin Bradley scored both goals for the Saxons at Three Rivers. Steph Courtright assisted on one of the tallies. Hastings coach Dennis Argetsinger said the Saxons were able to use their depth to Delton’s Casey Peavey (right) and Carolin Humphrey (11) look to turn the ball upfield in Tuesday's district playoff game against Harper Creek. The Lady Pan­ thers lost a heartbreaker in overtime. 2-1. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) their advantage. “We purposely subbed about every eight minutes because of the heat." Argetsinger Valley. 100-1; 3. Cashel Harp. Maple VaiIcy. 99-10; 4. Kelly Wilson. Maple Valley, 95-1; 5. Ashley DcLine, Hastings. 90-5 1/2. HIGH JUMP -- 1. Niki Noteboom. Hast­ ings. 5-2: 2. Sarah Cook. Maple Valley, 4­ 10.02; 3. Shanna Tamminga. Delton-Kel­ logg. 4-10.01: 4. Victoria Stanton. Mid­ dleville. 4-10; 5. Noclle Williams. Lake­ wood. 4-8. LONG JUMP - 1. Rhianna Stalter, Lakewood. 17-8 1/2: 2. Shanna Tamminga. Delton-Kellogg. 15-0 1/2; 3. Miranda Farr. Maple Valley. 14-6; 4. Whitney Robertson. Middleville. 14-6; 5. Victoria Stanton, Middleville. 14-2 1/2. POLE VAULT - 1. Miranda Fan. Ma­ ple Valley. 10-0: 2. Ashley Gordenccr. Ma­ ple Valley. 9-6; 3, Tara Gordenski. Maple Valley, 8-0: 4. Greta Gustafson. Mid­ dleville. 8-0; 5. Lcandra Postema. Mid­ dleville. 7-0. 3200 METER RELAY - 1. Middleville (A). 10:29.49 (Elisc Nyiand. Melissa Quisenberry. Natalie Hoag. Jessica Stortz): 2. Maple Valley (A). 10:44.37 (Summer Hill, Jessica McMillen. Chayla Robles, Stefanic Joostberns); 3. Delton-Kellogg (A). 10:47.97 (Johanna Lundgren, Natasha Tamminga. Lauren Cooper. Monique Hoyle); 4. Lakewood (A), 11:36.74 (Ash­ ley Barcroft, Ashley Senters. Noclle Wil­ liams, Liz Stuart). 100M HURDLES - 1. Rhianna Stalter. Lakewood. 16.24; 2. Kristin Lydy, Hast­ ings, 16.39; 3. Amy Abbott. Maple Valley, 16.90; 4. Theresa Miller, Middleville, 17.49; 5. Sarah Cook, Maple Valley, 17.55. 100 METER DASH -1. Niki Noteboom, Hastings. 13.09; 2. Rhianna Stalter, Lake­ wood. 13.14; 3. Aubrey Raymond, Mid­ dleville. 13.32: 4. Donna Cripe, Maple Val­ ley, 13.71; 5. Brenda Westfall, Hastings, 13.78. 800 METER RELAY - 1. Maple Valley (A), 1:53.23 (Donna Cripe, Stefanie Joost­ berns, Micah Tobias, Amy Abbott); 2. Hastings (A), 1.53.84 (Mandi Becktel, Niki Noteboom, Erin Dahn, Brenda Westfall), 3. Delton-Kellogg (A), 1:55.63 (Nicole Kotrba. Jessi Sinclair, Katie Parmenter, Shanna Tamminga); 4. Middleville (A), 1:56.43 (Angela Blood, Whitney Robert­ son, Greta Gustafson, Rachel Norton); 5. Lakewood (A), 1:59.76 (Stacie Howe, Stacy Slocum. Regan Heller, Alissa Goble). 1600 METER RUN - 1. Melissa Quisenberry, Middleville, 5:34.71; 2. Mo- _________ HOUSE FOR SALE Price Reduced1 . Must Sell! I / said. "Wc kept bringing in fresh legs and basically just wore (Three Rivers) down." Clerical Opening Thomapple Manor is seeking a motivated, multi-tasking person to work in our business office. This person will perform a variety of tasks including accounting and receptionist responsibilities. Medical office experience a plus. Excellent pay and benefits. 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GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for 2002-2003 fiscal year will be sub­ mitted for consideration at a public hearing. The pro­ posed budget is available for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings, Mich, on Friday. June 7th between 10.00a.m. and 12 noon. The public hearing will be held Monday. June 10. at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a township board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 2002-2003 fiscal budget THE PROPERTY TAX MILL­ AGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS MEETING. Basement Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Stock. Windows New Window Wells Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading (6X6) 948-3770 ijg 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems. Inc Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk 629 West State Street - Hastings /ManStieet San* Bu.Wtng; NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Dasenw.i Wall Repair by Wall Anchor 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. Michigan 4900: • 345-2900 9126 East DE Aven-ie • Richland, Mch^an 49083 • 629-5252 Prescription Convenience... County of Barry NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACT 381 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN OF 1996. AS AMENDED. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing shall be held before the Board ol Commissioners of the County of Barry on the 9th day of July. 2002 at 10:00 a.m. in the commission chamber of the Courthouse on the adoption ol a proposed resolution establishing a Brownfield Redevelop­ ment Authority for the County of Barry pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act. being Act 381 of the Public Acts ol the State of Michigan of 1996. as amended. Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Pennock Pharmacy Drive-thru and Walk-in Open ~ Days Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings *<rtaert i® P*’ nique Hoyle. Delton-Kellogg, 5:38.22: 3. Christine Dood. Middleville. 5:47.63: 4. Natalie Hoag, Middleville. 5:53.90; 5. Ash­ ley Barcroft. Lakewood, 5:58.32. 400 METER RELAY - I. Hastings (A). 5332 (Kristin Lydy. Brenda Westfall. Niki Noteboom, Mandi Becktel): Maple Valley (A). 54.39 (Donna Cripe. Melissa Nissc. Sarah Cook. Miranda Fan); 3. Middleville (A). 54.72 (Aubrey Raymond. Theresa Miller, Angela Blood. Victoria Stanton): 4. Delton-Kellogg (A). 55.91 (Nicole Kotrba. Katie Parmenter. Alex Alaniz. Christina Charron): 5. Lakewood (A), 57.02 (Stacie Howe, Stacy Slocum. Jackie Batchelder. Alissa Goble). 400 METER DASH -- 1. Jessica Stortz. Middleville. 1:02.21; 2. Megan Garvey. Maple Valley, 1:02.55: 3. Kortni Matteson. Delton-Kellogg, 1:06.17; 4. Regan Heller. Lakewood. 1:06.46; 5. Kristen Wilfingcr. Delton-Kellogg. 1:07.03. 300M LOW HURDLES -- 1. Rhianna Stalter. Lakewood. 48.41; 2. Victoria Stan­ ton. Middleville. 48.78: 3. Amy Abbott. Maple Valley. 50.40; 4. Kristin Lydy. Hast­ ings, 51.83; 5. Aubrey Ravmond. Mid­ dleville, 52.85. 800 METER RUN - I. Stefanie Joost­ berns. Maple Valley, 2:27.80; 2. Elisc Ny­ iand, Middleville, 2:30.21; 3. Monique Hoyle. Delton-Kellogg. 2:31.71; 4. Natalie Hoag, Middleville, 2:3832; 5. Stephanie Buck. Hastings, 2:41.65. 200 METER DASH - 1. Shanna Tam­ minga, Delton-Kellogg, 27.62: 2. Aubrey Raymond, Middleville, 28.50; 3. Donna Cripe, Maple Valley. 28.53: 4. Brenda Westfail, Hastings, 29.02; 5. Alissa Goble. Lakewood, 2938. 3200 METER RUN - 1. Melissa Quisenberry, Middleville, 12:36.45: 2. Christine Dood, Middleville, 12:41.25: 3. Ashley Barcroft, Lakewood, 12:52.40; 4. Kelli Zoet, Middleville. 13:32.54; 5. Sarah Clevenger, Hastings. 13:27.03. 1600 METER RELAY - 1. Maple Val­ ley (A), 4:17.96 (Amy Abbott, Megan Gar­ vey, Micah Tobias, Stefanie Joostberns): 2. Middleville (A), 4:21.14 (Rachel Norton. Elisc Nyiand, Greta Gustafson, Jessica Stortz): 3. Delton-Kellogg (A), 4:34.55 (Jo­ hanna Lundgren, Kristen Wilfingcr. Mo­ nique Hoyle, Kortni Matteson); 4. Lake­ wood (A), 4:4637 (Regan Heller, Jennifer Karcher. Liz Stuart, Alissa Goble). LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Charles S. Reigler. Jr. and Valeria J. Reigler (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes National Bank. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated February 19.1999. and recorded on February 26. 1999 in Liber 1025767 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 25. 2000 in Liber 1047225. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 74/100 dotafs ($78,980.74). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on June 20.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line o' Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, which lies 120 feet South of the East 1/4 post of said Section 32. and running thence West 1,320 feet parallel with the East-West 1/4 line of said Section to the East 1/8 tine thereof; thence North 1.070 feet along said 1/8 line to the waters edge of Middle Lake; thence Easterly along the Southerly shore of said lake to the intersection with the East tine of said Section, thence South 1.100 feet more ot less to the point of beginning. Except Parcel 1 Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. lown 4 North, Range 8 West; thence North 83 feet along the East 1/8 line for the true place of beginning; thence continuing North 198 feet along said East 1/8 tine; thence East 253 feat parallel (b« East and west 1/4 line ol Section 32; thence South 198 feet; thence West 253 feet to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress in a private easement 66 feet in width across the South side of above described parcel the North line of which is coincident wrth the South line of said parcel. Cortton Township, Barry County, Michigan Also Except Parcel 2 Beginning at the Southwest comer of lhe Southeast 74 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 30 feet along the East 1/8 line; thence East 318 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 tine ol Section 32; thence South 150 feet; thence West 318 feet to the East 1/8 line; thence North 120 feet to the place of beginning, together with nghts of ingress and egress in a private easement 66 feet in width across the North side of above described parcel, the South line of which is coincident with the North line of said parcel. Carlton Township. Barry County, Michigan Die redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200217582 Cougars (6/6) �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 30. 2002 Alumni game has sun, 26 grads LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate File No. 02-23416-DE Estate ol DONALD L WEBBER. DECEASED. Date of birth: 04/19/04 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Donald L Webber, who lived at 11215 Oak Dnve. Delton. Ml 49046. died 11/11/01. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Bonnie M. Stevens, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate ourt al 220 W Court St.. Hastings, Ml 4905t and the namedproposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice May 23. 2002 Donald E Overbeek (P18569) 210 East Centre Avenue Portage. Ml 49002 616/327-8041 Bonnie M. Stevens 7402 White Swan Lane Ludington. Ml 49431 231/843-9078 (5/30) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerald E Wouda. &1</a Gerald Wouda. unmarried, to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 16. 2000. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 25. 2000. in Document 1043515. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice for pnnapa) and interest, the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six and 98/100 Dollars ($97,736.98) plus late charges of Five Hundred Seventy Nine and 13100 Dollars ($579.13). And no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or m equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given thai on June 27. 2002. at one o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and 000/1000 (11.000%) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, nciudtog the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14. of PARKER S SANDY BEACH PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of plats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25.00 feet of the South 1371 15 feet of East Parker Dnve. as vacated in Barry County Circuit Court File No. 85-118 CH. as lies immediately adjacent to. and as an Easterly extension ot. the North 1/2 of said Lot 14. as plat­ ted in the recorded plat of PARKER S SANDY BEACH PLAT. Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Barry County. Michigan. Tax I.D. No.: 08-16-165-019-00. Commonly known as: 2200 E. Parker Drive. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shaN be 30 days. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan. May 9. 2002. Elizabeth A Kiefer. LAW DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank. Mortgagee 401 East Liberty. Ann Arbor AAchigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (6/6) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Foreclosure Notice (All Countiee) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. Amsbury, mamed. and Patricia J Arrmbury. his wife, to Equity One. Inc., a Dataware corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 12. 1998, and record­ ed on October 18. 1998. Document No. 1019534. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage ttiere is claimed to be due at the date here­ of tne sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Fifty-Six and 44/100 Dollars ($67,056.44). including interest at 10.900% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part rri them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 octo A p.m.. on June 27. 2002 Said premises are situated ir the Township of Hope Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lots 75. 76 and the East 1/2 of Lot 77 of Steven s Wooded Acres Plat No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60. Permanent Parcel Nuntoe' 06-07-310-076-00. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless daterminod aban­ doned in accordance with i9e8CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 7. 2002 Equity One. Inc. Mortgagee Richard A. Green. Attorneys 30150 Telegraph Road Suite 444 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 (248) 540-7665 (6/13) Memorial Day had beautiful sunshine in store for even-year alumni players (front row. from left) Todd Slater, Joe Rodriquez, Mike Davis, Shawn Davis, Troy Bunch and Greg Heath, and (back row) Bernie Oom, Matt Moore. Dave Reardon. Jack Moore, Jose Hernandez and Andrew Courtright. (Photo by Marcie Westover) Playoff Schedules Track This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven L Woodmansee, un­ married. to First Residential Mortgage Network. Inc., mortgagee, dated August 12. 1999 and recorded August 24. 1999 m Doc No. 1034345, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by. The Bank of New York. TR U/A did 12/1/2001 (EOCC Trust 2001-2). by assignment dated April 11. 2002 and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register ot Deeds There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyNine and 99/100 Dollars ($90,999.99) including interest at the rate of 11.65% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage ard the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on June 13. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scnbed as: Lot 4, Supervisor's Plat of Green Meadows No. 1. as recorded in Liber 3. Page(s) 67 ol Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: May 2. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York. TR. U/A dtd 12/1/2001 (EOCC Trust 2001-2), As Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48063 (248) 457-1000 File No. 250.0025 The Evens added three more in the third on hits by Jared Currie (’00) and Andrew Courtright (’98) and a walk to Greg Heath (’88). They then blew it open with five more in the fifth. Hits by Courtright, Matt Moore and Jack Moore (’84) were the sparks that lit the fire. The Odds got a pair of runs in the sixth. Ty Greenfield (’99) reached on an error, Lucas Waters (’01) doubled and Roger Byykkonen (’87) singled in the rally. Pitchers for the Evens included Greg Heath, Courtright. Rodriguez, Jack Moore, Matt Moore and Reardon. Taking to the mound for the Odds were Waters, Tim Larsen (’75), Larry Allerding, Nichols and Josh Bundy (’99). Other participants included Mike Davis (’87). Troy Burch (’87), Josh Storm (’97), Andy Keller (’99), Phil Strong (’85), Rudy McPherson (’67), Brian Cuddahee (’75) and Mark Wilson (’87). A total of 26 alums participated in the day, according to coach Bernie Oom. McPherson (’67) came from the earliest graduating class. The odd-year alumni. In front: Roger Byykkonen. Middle row (from left): Andy Keller, Tim Larsen. Bruce Case, Josh Bundy. Ty Greenfield. Adam Whitney, Brian Cuddahee. Back row: Lucas Waters, Rudy McPherson, Larry Allerding. Larry Hayes, Jared Nichols, Josh Storm, Philip Strong, Mark Wilson. (Photo by Marcie Westover) The 26th-annua) Hastings Alumni Base­ ball game was played on Monday under co­ operative sunny skies at Johnson Field. In the end, not even a long opposite-field two-run homer by Jared Nichols (class of ‘93) could save the team of odd-numberyear grads from a 13-5 defeat at the hands of the even-year alums. The Odds scored in the fest inning when Adam Whitney’s (’99) double scored Larry Hayes (’75), who was hit by a pitch. The Evens came back with four runs in the second. Joe Rodrigucz (’96) was hit by a pitch, Todd Slater (’84) singled, and Matt Moore (’98) and Shawn Davis (’92) hit RBI singles. Moore and Davis came home on an error off the bat of Dave Reardon (’80). Varsity drops final reg-season game Lowell beat the Hastings varsity baseball team 12-2 in five innings in the last regu­ lar-season game for both teams. Lowell put up five runs in the first in­ ning, two more in the third and five again in the bottom of the fourth to put it to bed. Jeremy Shilling led the Saxons with a couple of hits, including a double. Aaron Snider (RBI) and Brandon Burke also hit doubles. Hastings (6-23) competes in th ». Division 2 district playoffs at Charlotte on Saturday. The Saxons will play either Chaiottc or Portland at 10 a.m., and Lakewood plays Lansing Waverly at 1 p.m. The winners ad­ vance to the district championship game approximately 30 minutes after the comple­ tion of the second game. (5-30) Did YOU help build TangleTown @ Bob King Park? Come to the 5-year celebration of building TangleTown The state finals for track are this Satur­ day, June 1 at 10 a.m. The Division 2 meet (including qualifiers from Delton, Middleville. Lakewood and Caledonia) is at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids, and the Division 3 meet (including Maple Valley) is at Comstock Park High School. Baseball District playoffs conclude on Saturday. Hastings and Lakewood are both in the Division 2 district at Charlotte. Hastings will play Charlotte or Portland at 10 a.m., and Lakewood plays Lansing Waverly at 1 p.m. The winners advance to the district championship game approximately 30 min­ utes after the completion of the second game. Maple Valley hosts a Division 3 district. The Lions play Galesburg-Augusta at 1 p.m. for the right to face either Battle Creek Pennfield or Olivet in the 4 p.m. champion­ ship game. Middleville Thornappie-Keliogg com­ petes in the Division 2 district at Caledonia. The Trojans play Caledonia or South Chris­ tian at 10 a.m., with the winner moving on to face either Byron Center or Wayland for the district title at approximately 3:30 pjn. Softball District playoffs conclude on Saturday. Hastings and Lakewood are both in the Division 2 district at Charlotte. Lakewood plays Lansing Waverly at 10 a.m., and Hastings will play Charlotte or Portland at noon. The winners advance to the district championship game approximately 30 min­ utes after the completion of the second game. Maple Valley hosts a Division 3 district. The Lady Lions play Galesburg-Augusta at 10 a.m. for the right to face either Battle Creek Pennfield or Olivet in the 4 p.m. championship game. Middleville Thomapple-Kellogg com­ petes in the Division 2 district at Caledonia. The Trojans play Caledonia or South Chris­ tian at 10 a.m., with the winner moving on to face either Byron Center or Wayland for the district title at approximately 3:30 p.m. For the best color film processing around see the experts at... Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at Bob King Park Donor Board presentation in honor of financial supporters and service providers Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N.M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - T.wsday. May 30. 2002 - Pago 13 Chamber golf outing July 31 The 16th-annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Open has been set for July 31 at Riverbend in Hast­ ings. The outing is the major fundraiser each year for the Chamber and is a must for any area business, providing a great opportunity to share, network and support the Cham­ ber’s activities. The day includes 18 holes of golf in a four-person scramble format and dinner at Riverbend. Past events have included a va­ riety of prizes, contests and raffles. Last year. 51 teams participated, and 54 slots arc available this year. Chimber mem­ bers should already have received a sign-up sheet in the mail, but additional sheets can be obtained by calling the Chamber at 616­ 945-2454. Committee members helping to or­ ganize the Chamber of Commerce golf outing include (from left) Jody Ziegler, Tammy Berdicia, Stacee English. Jeff VanAman, Pat Buckland. Steve Wales. Tai Gearhart, Brian Hill, Chris Jacoby. Jan Kietzmann, Alma Czinder and Kathy LaVictor. Panthers tagged out Delton track roundup The Delton girls’ track team’s first-place finish in the KVA League Meet on May 21 was a tribute to the young squad’s depth. Angie Booth and Monique Hoyle were the only two league champs for the Lady Panthers. Booth won the discus with a toss of 88 feet, 1 inch, and Hoyle won the 3200 meters in 12:30.08. Shanna Tamminga placed second in three events, including the high jump (5-0), long jump (16-1) and 200 (27.79). Alex Al­ aniz took second in the 100 hurdles in 18.01, and the 800 relay (Nicole Kotrba, Jcssi Sinclair, Katie Parmenter, S. Tam­ minga) was second in 1:55.47. Third-place scorers: Booth in the shot put (31-7 1/2); Hoyle in the 1600 (5:38.63) and 800 (231.82); Johanna Lundgren in the 300 hurdles (53.43); the 3200 relay (Lund­ gren. Natasha Tamminga. Lauren Cooper, Hoyle. 10:58.92); and the 1600 relay (n/a, 4:37.12). Fourth-place scorers: Parmenter in the high jump (tied at 4-8); Lundgren in the 100 hurdles (18.56); Christina Charron in the 100 dash (13.63); N. Tamminga in the 800 (2:38.96); Cooper in the 3200 (13:04.00); and the 400 relay (Kotrba. Par­ menter, Alaniz, Charron. 55.26). Fifth-place scorers: Tara Shoup in the pole vault (6-6); Cooper in the 1600 (6:01.10); and Alaniz in the 300 hurdles (54.63). Sixth-place scorers: Alaniz in the long jump (13-10 1/4) and Kortni Matteson in the 400(1:06.02). LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. Wilas Sr., a marnod man and Patricia A. Wilks, his wife, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17.1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in Uber 617. Page 749. Barry County Records. There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($75,807.18) including inter­ est at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power o‘ sals contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 27,2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 14. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 23. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200 0379 (6/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Merk E Hewitt and Sonia G Hewitt (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Company, successor by merger and/or name change to First of Amenca Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated April 9. 1998. and recorded on April 20. 1998 in Document •1010628 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYTHREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTYFOUR AND 53/100 dollars ($93,664.53). includ­ ing interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa*d mort­ gage wa be foreclosed by a sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Ba.ry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on June 20. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 feet of the East 20 acres of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 Wait. Assyria Township Barry County. Michigan, excepting land conveyed to the State of Michigan for Highway M-66 in Deed recorded in Liber 307 on Page 383 in the records of said county The redemption period shall be 12 month(») from the date of such sale. Dated: May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Staiions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ffe •200216168 Stalions (fi^) REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOS COUNTIES OF BARRY ANO ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN Corrie Lana (left), Zack Dudley (sliding head-first) and the Delton baseball and softball teams fell to Lakeview in the first round of the district playoffs on Tuesday. (File photos by Shelly Sulser) CORRECTION: In the May 23. 2002 issue of the Hastings Banner names were switched under two photos on the Hastings High School graduates page. They should have read: TO BE HELD JUNE 10,2002 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regUar election of the school dtetrict wN be held on Monday. June 10. 2002. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school election there will be elected one (1) member to the board of education ot the district for a full term of tour (4) years ending in 2006. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: Tony Crosarioi Elizabeth Matteson Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday. June 7,2002. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the fofewmg proposition WiN b4 submitted to the vote of too electors at the regular school election: OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL NON-HOMESTEAD AND NON-QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY TAX This millage will enable the school district to levy foe statutory rate of 18 mife against non-homestead and non-qualifted agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundaLon guarantee. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against al property, exempt­ ing therefrom homestead and qualified agricultural property as defined by law. to Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, be increased by 1.9 mills ($1.90 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 2 years, 2002 and 2003, to provide funds for oper­ Jessica Shellenbarger ate i purposes: the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect If the millage is approved and levied to 2002 is approximately $163,101 (this millage wifi be levied only to the extent necessary to restore the 'Headlee' reduction)? THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city ot township to which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Thte firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information wo obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below If you are In active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Holly Sue Gentry (original mortgagors) to ContiMortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 1. 1998, and recorded on April 7.1998 in Document No. 1010074 in Barry County records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203-2399, Trustee for Secuntization Senes 1998-2, Agreement dated 6­ 01-98. Assignee by an assignment dated January 28. 2002, which was recorded on February 20. 2002. in Docket No 1075230, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol NINETYNINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTNINE AND 49/100 deters ($99.189 49). tnctuding interest at b.780% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and trie statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM on June 13. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and arc desenbed as: Lot 150 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit Number 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Liber 2 of Plat on Page 63. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200013776 Raptors ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION By Hope Township: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON By Orangeville Township. By Yankee Springs Township: By Baltimore Township: By Johnstown Township: By Prairieville Township: By the School District: Roads Fire/Cem Roads 1.00 mill 1.00 miM 1.5 mitts 2002-2003 2002-2003 2002-2004 Fire Eq 2.00 miHs 2002 None 2002 Fire 1.00 min .50 mfli 2002 Roads None 18 MILLS (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural property), 2002 and 2003 JUNE 10, 2002 The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: MICHAEL HUBERT (4-YEAR TERM) TERRY L. McKINNEY (4-YEAR TERM) The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: NONE The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m., and remain open until 8:00 p.m., of the same Election day. Date: Aprl 26. 2002 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County I. Fulton J. Sheen. Treasurer of Allegan County. Michigan, hereby certify that, as of May 2,2002, the records of this office indicate that foe total of all voted Increases over and above foe tax lim­ itation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum to 1965. in any local units ot government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, is as follows Unit Voted Mills Years Effective Allegan County 911 1.00000 1999-2005 TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN UBRARY 70000 UNLIMITED LIBRARY .30000 UNLIMITED DELTON SCH 18.00000 1994-2003 1.25000 UNLIMITED BARRY INTER .50000 UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not indude any bond issues voted under the non^optoation of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, on June 10. 2002. Fulton J. Sheen Allegan County Treasurer Dated at Allegan. Michigan May 2.2002 This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Dated: April 22, 2002 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education (5-30) I, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 26,2002, the records of this office indicate that foe total of al voted increases over end above the tax lim­ itation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located ir Delton Kelogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Afegan, Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County: .25 mm 2002-2006 Chartton Park 2002-2004 Common Aging 25 mill 2002-2004 911 Systems 1.00 ma 85 mill 2002-2009 Thomapple Manor 2002-2004 By Barry Township: Polce 2.00 mins 2002-2004 Fire 2.00 mills Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 30. 2002 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Raymond L Morns and Sherrie A. Moms (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (MERS) solely as nominee for Alternative Lending Group. Mortgagee, dated August 1.2001. and recorded on August 13. 2001 in Instrument No 1064657 in Barr, County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at ttie date hereof the sum of NINETY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 64/100 dollars ($92.488 64). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is heroby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on July 11.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Lot 289 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, thence West 12.rods for the place of beginning; thence North 8 rods, thence West 4 rods, thence South 8 rods, thence East 4 rods to the place of beginning of Section 18. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such site, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 30. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200218945 Wolves (6/27) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by James Robert McCown and Jacqueline McCown (origi­ nal mortgagors) to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 12,1999, and recorded on May 20. 1999 in Instrument 1029803 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 43/100 dol­ lars ($110,846.43). including interest at 7.625% per annum Unde, the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 o.m., on July 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 1790 feet West of the Northeast cor­ ner of Section 26. Township 4 North. Range 7 West at lino post on Barnum Road thence South 341 feet, thence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet thence East 746 foot to place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200217977 Mustangs-B (6/20) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Steven Meyers and Neko Meyers (origmal mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A Catitorma Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 7. 2001. and recorded on December 27. 2001 in instrument *1053291 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on January 24. 2002 in instrument *1073603. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 79/100 dol­ lars ($90.465 79) including interest at 11.450% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premise.- or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on July 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land m the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at a point 1073.5 feet East ol the intersection of the North 1/8 line and the East 1/8 Ime of Section 36. thence North 220 feet, thence East to the East hne ol said Section, thence South 220 leet. thence West to the point of beginntng The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s/ from the date of such sale, unless determiner abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Mav 23 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ftle *200125599 Gators (6/20) Prairieville has Memorial Day festivities Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster presents a certificate of apprecia­ tion to Pine Lake Fire Chief Rick Garrison, co-grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade. Prairieville Township Supervisor Mark Doster presents a certificate of apprecia­ tion to Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry, co-grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade NEWS BRIEFS] The Prairieville Township Memorial Day Parade coming down Norris Road, the main street in the village of Prairieville. twk Gilmore's Car Museum volunteers a distinguished vintage vehicle each year to transport the grand marshals from the south end of the village to the North Prairieville Township Cemetery, where the ceremony takes place each year in honor of veterans. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBUC HEARING REGARDING THE PRO­ POSED 2002-2003 BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING: JUNE 10. 2002 BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOUR OF MEETING 7:00 P.M. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE: (616) 945-9545 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT. BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 A COPY OF THE PROPOSED 2002-2003 BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AVENUE HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1038 PURPOSE OF MEETING: 1. Public discussion on the proposed 2002-2003 budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The Board may not adopt Its proposed 2002-2003 budget until after the public hearing. ___________________ James A. Hund Secretary, Board ot Education Barry Intermediate School District LifeWalk to aid Alpha Center COA walkathon raises $6,376 Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings will have its annual LifeWalk at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The walk begins and ends at the center, which has recently moved to a new location on the second floor of the Woodridge Building (which also houses Allstate Insurance and 99 Nails, 136 E. State St., in downtown Hastings. Caring for pregnant women by of­ fering a variety of assistance is what the Alpha program is all about. More than 400 clients were served at the H^tings center last year. Walkers are being asked to obtain pledges from family, friends, co-work­ ers, neighbors and others to raise funds to benefit the center. Waler will be provided to wJkers. and after the event, refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Goals this year are to have 120 sponsored walkers, at least seven pastors participating and 15 liai­ sons. The Hastings Moose Lodge #628 will sponsor a pancake breakfast to benefit the center. The breakfast will Despite the lack of cooperation from the weather, a total of 57 walkers took part in the 13th annual Barry County Commission on Aging walkathon Saturday. The event, hampered by the cold and drizzle, raised $6,376, with Don Clum picking up the largest individual amount, about $1,300. The money raised will help fund the COA’s “Meals on Wheels" program for senior citizens all over the county. be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the lodge, 128 N. Michigan in Hastings. Donations will be ac­ cepted for the meal, which will in­ clude pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs. Alpha opened Jan. 22, 1996, in Hastings, serving clients three days a week. Now it is open five days a week: Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Right to Life meets tonight The next Barry County Right to Life meeting has been changed to 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 30). The meeting will be held at the Thomapple Valley Church, located at 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend the meeting. For more information, please call 367-4697. M-50 resurfacing slated by MD0T The Michigan Department of Trans­ portation plans to resurface 3.2 miles of M-50 from just north of the south­ ern lonia/Barry county line to M-66 in the village of Woodbury between Monday, June 3, and Friday, June 14. M-50 will be reduced to one lane and traffic will be alternated via a traf­ fic regulator. Motorists arc urged to watch for traffic control changes and proceed with caution through the work zone. The $265,000 project is funded through the Build Michigan II plan and TEA-21, and is supposed to pro­ vide a smoother ride for motorists. Auditions slated for Youth Theater The Thomapple Arts Council Youth Theater has exciting plans for this summer’s program. The youth theater experience is open to students who have completed fifth through 12th grades. Auditions will be held from noon to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednes­ day, June 12. Classes and rehearsals begin June 17, with performances scheduled for July 26 and 27. The cost is $75 per student and fees arc due after auditions. Information about the youth theater is available by calling the Thomapple Arts Council al 945-2002. Coleman wins Golden Deeds Lifelong Hastings resident, commu­ nity activist, businessman and per­ former of “silent service" Jim Cole­ man’s only reaction to receiving the Hastings Exchange Club’s “Book of Golden Deeds" award last Thursday was “I’m flattered to pieces.” “I’m absolutely dumb founded," said Coleman, best known as the re­ tired owner of the Coleman Insurance Agency, now operated by his son, Dave. “The Book of Golden Deeds folks arc really unsung heroes," said YMCA Director Dave Storms, who presented the award to Coleman at the annual Mayor Exchange Luncheon at the Lcason Sharpe Hall. With him were his wife, Carolyn, their children and grandchildren, as well as members of all area services clubs, the City of Hastings and a dele­ gation of dignitaries representing the City of Allegan for Mayor Exchange Day. As a young father, Coleman was in­ volved in the Boy Scouts of America Explorers Unit, is a past president of the Rotary Club, an elder at the Pres­ byterian Church and was chairman of the Pennock Hospital Board of Direc­ tors. His other community activities have included membership and chair­ manship on the Barry County United Way Board, and participation in church mission trips to build churches, houses, and parking lots and summer trips to the Upper Peninsula to build houses for the needy. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 30. 2002 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES John Waite, associate pastor of Lakewood United Methodist Church, addresses the crowd at the Memorial Day ceremony. OdleAAa Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 4. in the Lake Odessa Community Library. The big project of the Friends is the bratwurst sale at Art in the Park Saturday. July 6. in the village park. The annual conference of the United Methodist Church of West Michigan is meeting at Calvin College from May 31 to June 3. Pastors, delegates, reserve delegates from each local church are invited to attend. Saturday. June 1. marks the day for all­ village garage sales. Maps will be available for shoppers. Also on Saturday, there is to be a benefit dinner at St. Edward’s Family Center on behalf of James Allen of Portland Road, who has been beset with health problems requiring radiation treatments now to be followed by chemotherapy. Members of his former slow-pitch team have been provid­ ing transportation for him daily. The dinner begins at an early hour and will run as long as the food holds out. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, June 8. The speaker will be Carole Collard with her topic of southern research. Visitors are welcome at each meeting. Attendance has been above 40 in recent months. The three days of dumpster use at the vil­ lage garage sales netted tons of material, wooden, metal, glass, liquid and otherwise. The village DPW crew was on the scene giving help with loading and using their front end loader to get the heavy goods up into the containers. An unusual sight beyond the usual junk was a row of dis­ carded gas grills off lhe edge of the paved area. Had they been in working condition, they could have cooked quite a meal. Broken furniture, window sash, toasters and more were added to the bins. The Two Seasons greenhouse is a busy place this week with customers by the dozens coming to fill their plastic flats with assortments of colors. Viewed from one end of the building, the trays resemble colorful squares like pans of a patchwork quilt. At the west end of tire property an area has woodchips underfoot and many larger spec­ imens of ornamental trees and shrubs, trel­ lis. seating and more. One section indoors has tomato, cabbage and other vegetable starts. Cemeteries meantime are showing more color each day. The frigid weather early last week delayed any plantings. Record low temperatures were set Monday and Tuesday with freezes. The birds ate suet rapidly during these cold days. Opens houses in honor of graduates from high school and college abound. Weekend dates seem to be the most popular. They are held from honorees’ homes to club houses, to public halls to church dining rooms. Memorial Day services were held al 11 a.m. Monday at Lakeside cemetery. John Waite, pastoral assistant at Lakewood UMC gave the opening addresses using scripture from the 23rd Psalm and from Ecclesiastes with the reading of ”a time to sow and a time to reap.” The Lakewood High School band played one number. VFW Chaplain Monte Baum presided over lhe remainder of the service. Single flowers in red, white and blue, were laid by members of the VFW and auxiliary. In an initial gesture, members of lhe local fire department placed a large wreath of fresh carnations in memory of firemen and emergency workers who have died in the line of duty. Also, a wreath was placed by the VFW. The firing squad fired a salute and ‘Taps’’ was played. The crowd dis­ persed to visit areas of the cemetery , which was colorful with flowers and with flags that had been placed on the graves of veter­ ans by the VFW Joyal inembers who per­ forms this duty/tribute year after year. These annual ceremonies have been held under all manner of weather conditions. Some years have been chilling cold. There was heat once so great on a still day that six people fainted. A few times lhere have been sprinkles of rain. This year the new condi­ tion was of gnats that swarmed the faces of the bystanders. The band and the color guard and a few others then paraded on Fourth Avenue from the park northward. The open house at the depot/museum had 14 visitors. On Saturday, the representative of the genealogy society had visitors who wanted help with some searches. Others came to buy leftover plants from the previ­ ous hollyhock sale May 11. The hollyhocks are now sold but a very few lilac and spirea bushes remain for later shoppers. Among NEWS the visitors were Retha (Steele) Rudy and husband of Bellingham. Wash. She and her company had fun looking at some of the composite graduation pictures that had been retrieved from storage and cleaned in anticipation of the June 29 open house when the framed pictures will line all the walls of lhe depot, arranged in order on Alumni Day. The hours will then be from I to 5 p.m. The honored class of 1952 has its picture already hung. Clara French was honored at a birthday party Monday afternoon for her 95th birth­ day. Her daughter doubtless had excitement she was not planning for the day when her hometown of Potterville was evacuated because of a train derailment, which caused leakage of an acid from two tank cars. There was no point in Rita Joseph going home since all entrances to the town were closed. Lloyd and Beverly Corston of New Bern. S.C.. have been visiting family here. The timing was decided by graduation of their grandchildren Keith Wilcox and Larissa Corston of Sunfield. Whenever they visit their Michigan family they rejoin their for­ mer church family, at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist. Graduation Thursday. May 23, drew hun­ dreds. Cars were parked along both sides of M-50 after the school parking lots filled. Dozens of cars parked on lhe lawn and along the driveways of Lakewood Baptist Church. The presence of the Barry County Sheriff’s deputies was appreciated. They handled traffic coming and going. After the crowd went to the lawn to congratulate their individual graduates, the traffic was stopped on Velte Road and then on M-50 to give those leaving a safe exit. This also helped the people who needed to cross M­ 50 to get to their cars on the Baptist grounds. Many people stood in the halls because there was no space inside. When the choral group had sung, some of those standing could enter the gym and lake seats on bleachers that had been reserved for the senior singers. By early afternoon the deci­ sion had been made to hold the event indoors because of threat of rain. The orig­ inal plan was to hold the event on Unity Field. At a recent meeting, members of the Sons of the Revolution elected officers for the coming year. James Lyons of Willowbrook Drive was elected to an office. Another officer is LaVerne Aves of Lansing, who was a nephew of Arlo Aves of Sebewa Township and thereby a cousin of Marjorie Swiler, Norma Bever. Christine Towner and others. Other officers are from Kalamazoo and Lansing. Many of these same men are just as much involved with Sons of Union Veterans, which meets in Sunfield. The State Journal reported lhe death Sunday of Allen J. Cross, 93. of Henderson Road in Sebewa Township. He is survived by his wife. Leah (Beland), sons Robert (Judy). Dean (Maureen), Kendall of Lake Odessa. Arrangements were by the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home in Portland. His service was set for Wednesday forenoon at LeValley UMC. Word from the Don McDowells is that their temperature near Ft. Myers was in the low 90s Sunday with high humidity. They are waiting for school to be finished so they can bring their grandson home with them for lhe summer. Lakewood Christian School is having another paper drive. The semi trailer will be at the school on M-50 until June 4. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 Notice of Mortgage Sale PURSUANT TO SECTION 1692 OF TITLE 15 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain Promissory Note and Mortgage bearing interest at 11.3750% per annum made by James L. Cronover II and Barbi Cronover. husband and wife, Mortgagor, to North American Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, on May 26. 2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on June 12, 2000 in Document No. 1045486 of Mortgages, and subsequently assigned, through mesne assignments, to CredrtBased Asset Servicing & Secunhzabon, LLC. said assignment being recorded on In Uber of Mortgages, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is the sum of $72,595.87. for principal, interest and insurances, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding st law or equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power ol sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, by virtue ot the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 13. 2002, at 1 .*00 p.m., local time, said Mortgage shall be foreclosed at sale at public auction to the high­ est bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, (that being or* of the places of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said Mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said Mortgage with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersioned. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said Mortgage is located in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan and legally described as: Lot 9. Block 10 of H.J. Kenfiekl s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 9. Barry County Records. Tax identification No. 08-51-235-058-00 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the penod of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600.3240. shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale; unless said premises are abandoned, in which event lhe redemption period shall be thirty (30) days, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3241. DATED: April 30. 2002 Credit-Based Asset Servicing A Securitization. LLC MARTIN H. NEUMANN Attorney for Mortgagee 1995 N. Cedar. Suite 4 Holt. Ml 48842 (517) 694-5150 (5/30) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS CF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals win conduct a public heanng for the following: CASE NUMBER V-16-2002 - Charles R. A Margaret Joyce Shiels, (applicants). LOCATION: At 4306 E. Blue Lagoon on the West side off Marsh Rd. in Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect two additions (92 x 10.1 ft and 5 x 10.1 ft.) to an existing house that is too dose to the side lot line 4.9 ft (the minimum is 6 ft.) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NUMBER V-17-2002 - Bob A Caroline East side off Marsh Rd. in Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a second floor addition 12 x 32 fl on an existing house that is too close to the side lot line 5.8 ft (the minimum is 8 ft) in the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-18-2002 - Frederick A. A ttsuko Sue Borton, (applicants!. LOCATION: At 2133 Lower Lake Rd., on the NW side off Coats Grove Rd. in Sec. 34, Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an addition 16 x 24 ft to an existing house that is too close to the front lot line 92 ft (the minimum is 100 ft.) in the NRM zoning dwtrict CASE NUMBER V-19-20C2 - Rod Gregg, (applicant). LOCATION: At Lakewood Drive on the North side off M-50 Hwy. in Sec. 11. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 32 x 50 ft. detached garage and higher than 16 ft before a principal building (I.e. a house) in the RI zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-20-2002 - Todd A Brenda rrewoerry, (applicants). LOCATION: At 550 Baseline Rd. on the North side between Budd Rd. and the curve into Kalamazoo County in Sec. 31. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a I1 x 12 ft. 2-story addition and second floor on to an existing house that is too dose to the road right of way 31.5 ft (the minimum is 50 ft.) in the AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: June 11. 2002. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection ol ths above described propertyfiea) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to lhe address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820. The variance application^) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Mt 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further mtormatkxi. The County of Barry will orowde necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting'heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael BrowrVCounty Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S Smith. Barry County Clerk (5/30) SYNOPSIS HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting May 14,2002 Six Board members present. Smith absent. County Commissioner Neil Deputy Niewenhuis. Librarian SchokMmayer. auditor Shekton. Minutes approved, reports from treasurer, deputy, commissioner, librarian, clerk and super­ visor received. 2001 audit report received from Sheldon Motion approved to open CD at Edward Jones. Motion approved to apply 2 applications of dust control at $12,715 each. Motion approved to contribute 25 % to SEPIRA. Motion approved to increase mileage to $.365. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 7:50. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested toby: Jim Brown. Supervisor (5/30) Notica of Mortgage Foreclosure SMe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cond;lions of a mortgage made by WIUiam A. Cheney II (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated July 17. 2001. and recorded on July 26. 2001 in Instrument No. 1063707 in Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 31. 2001, which was recorded on October 16. 2001. in Instrument No. 1068229 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 95/100 dol­ lars ($168,961.95), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on June 20. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Sections 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11; and running thence East 713 teat along the South line of Sectton 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes Was! 510.1 feet along the canteriine of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 1127 feet along toe centerline of Cobb Road; thence West 540 feet parallel with toe South line of Section 11 for the true piece of beginning; thence continuing West 576 feet parallel with the South line of said Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 268 feet; more or less, parallel with the East line of Section 10 and 433 feet Westerly therefrom, to the center of Gilkey Lake Road; toence Easterly along toe center of GHkey Lake Road to a point which lies North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 484.5 feet from the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes East 484.5 toot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: Mav 9 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wohrea 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns, Ml 48025 File *200217648 Wolves (6/6) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTl CE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate FILE NO 2002-23399-DE Estate of Ethelyn Dee Beucler Dale of oirth: 6/23/1917. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ethelyn Dee Beucler. who lived at 7498 N Crooked Lake Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 died March 11.2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that aU claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sharon Miilar-j, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 7370 8. Crooked Lake Dnve. Delton, Mchirjan 49046. and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. May 22. 2002 Nicholas J. Schaberg (P19945) 427 South Westnedge Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 616/381-9730 •Jharon Millard 7370 S Crooked Lake Drive Delton. Michigan 49046 616/623-8765 (5/30) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott H. Polderman and Kelly J. Shoup (original mort­ gagors) to Bank One NA Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2000, and recorded on Aug. 3, 2000 in Liber Instrument 1047645 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated April 25. 2001. which was recorded on JJy 17. 2001. in Liber Instrument 1063199 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN AND 73/100 dollars ($163,917.73). including interest at 8.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on June 27. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, md are described as: cots 74 and 75 of Supervisor's Plat of Long Point, According to the Plat Thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on page 50. in toe Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, except that part described as beginning at a point on the West hne of said Lot 75. which hes southerly 52.47 feet from the Northwest Comer of Let 75. thence southeasterly 44.98 feet to a point on toe South line of said Lot 74. which lies 46.83 feet west of the southeast comer of said Lot 74; toence West 6038 feet along the South fine of said Lots 74 and 75 to the Southwest comer of said Lot 75; toence Northerly 47.53 feet along said West line of Lot 75 to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the of such sale Dated: May 18. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 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HiHr CJI plus choose two: 9 CENTENNIAL* WIRELESS ficiuoJJW �P»o« 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday May 30. 2002 Seniors say farewell at commencement “We’ve gotta get out of this place by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Jeff Simpson, guest speaker at Hastings High School commencement exercises Fri­ day. let Eric Burdon and lhe Animals voice lhe prevailing opinion of many graduating seniors. Simpson played the Animals song. “We’ve gotta gel out of this place, if it’s lhe last thing we ever do." Simpson said that during the last month and a half he’d heard several seniors ex­ press that sentiment. Coincidentally enough, the seniors aren’t the only ones leaving. Simpson, a high school physical education teacher, is retir­ ing at the end of this school year. He won’t disappear entirely, however — he is con­ tinuing on as a driver’s education instruc­ tor. Simpson did not mention his own pas­ sage into retirement during his speech. As he pointed out to seniors, this was “their special day." Whenever his family cele­ brated his daughter’s birthday, he said, the occasions were always considered to be set aside particularly for his daughter — they were “her special day," he said. Likewise, the seniors* successful passage through four years of high school was to be the pri­ mary object of celebration that evening. To make sure seniors were properly happy about their special day, Simpson in­ sisted that they smile. When he caught someone who was not smiling, he was quick to point it out to them. The students had a lot to smile about, he said. They’d managed to complete their education and would soon receive their di­ plomas. Simpson gave definitions of five words that described the students’ years of 1) High School: A secondary school that usually includes grades 9 or 10 through 12. An establishment for study. 2) Learning: Knowledge or skill gained through schooling or study. 3) Education: Implies not so much the communication of knowledge as the disci­ pline of the intellect. 4) Graduation: Successful completion of a program of study. 5) Diploma: a certificate conferring an honor given by an educational institution — (“What you’re getting tonight,” Simp­ son told the students.) Simpson joked about the definition of education, saying that because it is a disci­ pline of the intellect, some of the pressure can be taken off teachers, since students are also required to put something into their education. He said the five definitions “really were their high school days.” “In a nutshell,” he said, during their years of high school the students were “tak­ ing care of business.” Simpson then played the song by Bach­ man - Turner Overdrive, “Taking Care of Business." Simpson stopped the song where the lyr­ ics talk about “doing overtime.” Simpson told the students they’d also done overtime during high school. “Whether you were involved in sports, band, choir, early morning study sessions, volunteer work, or a job, all of you have put in overtime,” he said. Now that the y’ve taken care of business, he said, the students still have unfinished business. “Where are you going, and what are you going to do now?” is the question, he said. He said an “unfamous father” al­ ways told his children when they graduated from high school that, “Whatever you do, take pride in what you’re doing and do your very best." Simpson said that the commencement Seniors hold hands while the high school band plays the school fight song. Guest speaker Jeff Simpson told students “you have made your mark at Hastings High School.” From left, Jenny Cottrell, Chelsea Evans and Liz Nida perform the tassel ceremony. Joe Miller is not paying attention to guest speaker Jeff Simpson's directive to “smile.” Sarah Haines, on the other hand, is all smiles. Photos by Perry Hardin Kyle Bellgraph receives a diploma from school board member Terry McKinney. speaker at Michigan State University graduation ceremonies a month ago told the students that he has been al! over the world and met many successful people, and a lot of those people shared a common trait — they had experienced failure and disap­ pointing setbacks. However, the speaker said, “don’t let that hold you back.” The students should continue to move forward in spite of adversity, the speaker said. The speaker told about one of his own setbacks — he flunked out of Yale and finished his education at the University of Wyoming. The speaker, Simpson told the students, was Vice President Dick Cheney. Simpson told the students he likes to live his life according to the five “P’s" — Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Perform­ ance.’’ “Seniors,” Simpson said, “You are pre­ pared, you have the right ingredients, you will perform. Senior class, believe in your­ self, take pride in what you do, do your very best. You have made your mark at Hastings High School.” Simpson included music at the opening and closing of his speech as well as during it. In the beginning of his remarks, he had everyone in the audience stand up and asked the seniors to hold hands while the high school band played the school fight See COMMENCEMENT, page 17 Top academic student Carrie Bolthouse speaks. Nicole Doozan, who shared top student honors with Bolthouse, addresses the stu­ dents. students receive awards at honors assembly A number of Hastings High School stu­ dents were honored during an assembly last Thursday that preceded graduation ceremo­ nies Friday. The following is a list of awards received. Science Department Vic Camp Award: Stephanie Buck Business Department Outstanding Busi­ ness Students: Amanda Bechler and Kyle Bel (graph Career-Technical Department Student of the Year: Lindsay Overmire Fine Ans Department Student of the Year: Amanda Hawthorne Language Arts Department Student of the Year: Carrie Bolthousc Math Department Student of the Year: Carrie Bolthouse and Michael Nitz Social Studies Department Student of the Year: Nicole Doozan World War 11 Honorary Diploma: Harold Hawkins American Legion Girls State: Emily Smith NASSP - Principal's Leadership Award: Keli Misak Academic All Statc/Robert C. Byrd: Car­ rie Bolthouse Principal’s Award: Tabatha Nichols, Jes­ sica Shellenbargcr U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Joseph Keller, Heather Krebs 4 National Merit Award: Finalist - Jeremy Shilling. Commended - Carrie Bolthousc and Stephanie Buck Congressman’s Medal of Merit: Eliza­ beth Nida Congressional Appointment: Joseph Kel­ ler Perfect Attendance Awards: 9th Grade Cody Depew. Heath Helmer, John Hen­ ning, Amanda Keeler. Dannielle Prough, Savannah Ramsey, Kathlyn Rounds. 10th Grade - Margo Cooklin, Mallory Dipp. Erin Hemerling, "Brian Olmstead. Eric Schiedel. 11th Grade - ""Justin Carley. ""Thomas Dewitt. Tcha Huss, ""Wendi Iler, Samuel Krouse, Kai Ward, Andrew Worth. 12th Grade - "" "Tyler Tossava, Nathan Wilkins. " 2 Years Perfect Attendance ""3 Years Perfect Attendance "•"4 Years Perfect Attendance Academic Letter Awards: Sophomores (3.8 & above for three semesters), 1st Year Award - Drew Bowman. Heather Carroll, Adam Case, Sarah Clevenger. Margo Cooklin. Erin Dahn. Mark Ferrall, Randy Haire, Erin Hemerling, Matthew Hoffman. Jonathan Hollister. Hilary Hutchins. Jill Jolley, Jeremy Lockwood. Stephanie McNally. Jennifer Quada. Jami Shilling, Samantha Slecvi. Juniors (3.65 & above for five semesters), 1st Year Award - Tcha Huss, Justin Prater, Jessica Ranguette, Christopher Rounds. 2nd Year Award Molly Bcnningfield, Jenna Bryans, Casey Cady, Brent Chappclow, Laura Dipert, Brittney Dobbins, Emily Dreyer, Krystle Dunn, Erin Fish, Joel Gibbons, Katie Hesterly, Tiffany Howell, Craig Laurie, Arica Newton, Jennifer Shaw, Kerianne Sherwood, Teresa Smith, Alicia Totten, Andrew Worth. Seniors (3.5 & above for seven semesters), 1st Year Award - Noah Angeletti, Rebecca Brisboe, Kristi Guidet, Alexis Powell, Jessica Storm, Kristen Straubc, Sara Wank, Eric Vanderveen. 2nd Year Award - Jennifer Cottrell, Stephanie Courtright, Jeremy Shilling. 3rd Year Award - Samantha Allerding, Carrie Bolthousc, Stephanie Buck, Nicole Doo­ zan. Chelsea Evans, Kelli Flohr, Justin Hutchins, Heather Krebs, Keli Misak, Elizabeth Nida, Michael Nitz, Christopher Remley, Emily Smith, Tyler Tossava. Foreign Exchange Awards :Takcshi Fuji­ moto. Zsofia Toporczy, Naomi Wada Michigan State University Alumni Award: Emily Smith University of Michigan Alumni Awards: Nicole Doozan. Justin Hutchins M.H.S.A.A. Scholar and/or O.K. Confer­ ence Scholar Athlete Award: Jennifer Cot­ trell - Tennis. Stephanie Courtright - Soccer. Chelsea Evans - Vol- ieybail. Heather Krebs - Softball, Elizabeth Nida - Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Mi­ chael Nitz - Soccer, Alexis Powell - Bas­ ketball Softball, Jeremy Shilling - Soccer, Eric VanderVeen - Golf. United States Marine Corps Distin­ guished Athletic Award: Erin Bradley, Zachary Fulmer Detroit Free Press Scholar Athlete: Erin . Bradley George “Buzz" Youngs Awards: Joseph Keller. Elizabeth Nida L. H. Lamb Scholarships: Angela Eg­ gers, Zachary Fulmer, David Wilson Bob Carlson Memorial Scholarship: Erin Bradley John L. Clarey Memorial Scholarship: Elizabeth Nida Harland Guernsey Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church): Samantha Allerding Eileen Higbee Scholarships (First Pres­ byterian Church): Erin Bradley Willard Curtis Scholarship (First Presby­ terian Church): Nicole Doozan Danielle Hays Scholarship (First Prebyterian Church): Michael Nitz Business Professional Women of Hast­ ings Scholarship: Amanda Bechler Exchange Club Youth of the Ycar/Hastings Exchange Club Scholarship: Carrie Bolthousc • Michigan High School Rodeo Scholar­ ship: Jason O’Heran, Amy Scott Woody Wyngarden Memorial Scholar­ ship: Jennifer Schwartz Paulsen Trust Fund Scholarships: Carrie Bolthousc, Nicole Doozan A.N.A. Scholarship: Erin Bradley Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship: Justin Hutchins Thomas Girrbach Memorial Scholarship: Sara Wank Hastings Manufacturing Company Scholarships: Kyle Bellgraph. Rachel New­ ton HEA Scholarships: Kyle Bell graph. Jen­ nifer Cottrell. Erin Bradley. Jonathan Ken­ dall H.E.S.P.A. Scholarship: Jessica Rousch Career Pathways Scholarships: Julianna Benedict, Tonya Hammett. Ashley Delinc. Kara Hill, Tiffany Davis. Amanda Smith. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarship: Jennifer Cottrell Hastings Rotary Club - HEEF Scholar­ ship: Elizabeth Nida Hastings Kiwanis Cub - HEEF Scholar­ ship: Janna Jackson Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation - HEEF Scholarships: Tiffany Davis. Angela Baker See HONORS, cont. page 17 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 30. 2002 - Page 17 HONORS ASSEMBLY, continued from page 16 Gladys Cairns - HEEF Scholarships: Mi­ chael Nitz. Kelli Misak. Heather Krebs Hastings Car Club - HEEF Scholarships: Matthew Hayes. Jonathan Kendall Dana Burgess - HEEF Scholarships: Nicholas Taylor. Stephanie Courtright William P. Czinder - HEEF Scholarship: Jennifer Schwartz Mainstrcet Savings Bank- Edgar F. Backe - HEEF Scholarship: Noah Angeletti Go-Go Auto Parts - HEEF Scholarships: Samantha Allerding. Eric Vander­ veen Howard and Leona VanDelic - Hastings Education Association - HEEF Scholar­ ships: Amanda Bechler Heather Krebs Robert S. Casey - HEEF Scholarship: Alexis Powell Helen Mott - HEEF Scholarships : Jer­ emy Shilling. Rebecca Brisboe Roscllcn E. & Paul E. Siegel - HEEF Scholarships: Kelli Flohr. Emily Smith Felpausch - Hastings HEEF Scholar­ ships: Sarah Haines. Chris Remlcy Honor Cord Recipients: High Honors (Top 10 students in gradu­ ating class - gold cords): Carrie Bolthousc, Stephanie Buck. Nicole Doozan. Justin Hutchins. Heather Krebs. Keli Misak. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a deot collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Pleaae contact our office at the number below if you are in active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions ot a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 1999. and recorded on Jan­ uary 5. 2000 in Document No. 1039830 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars ($134,351.31), including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on June 13. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land m Sect on 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11. and run­ ning thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11. thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center line of Cobb Road, thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West 902 feet along the center of Cobb Road to the true place of beginning; thence West 1115.4 feet parallel with the South kie of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 feet par­ allel with the East line ot Section 11; thence East 1116 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11. to the center line of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200213991 Raptors versity Award for Excellence. Grand Vai Icy Stale University Leslie Eitzen Voice Scholarship; Rebecca Brisboe. Honoran Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michi gan Merit Award, Central Michigan Uni versify Board of Trustees Honors Scholar ship; Stephanie Buck. Honorary Michigar Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award: Eric Carpenter, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Daniel Cary, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award; Drew Coleman, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michi­ gan Merit Award; Courtney Colvin, Honor­ ary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Jennifer Cottrell. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Michigan Merit Award: Stephanie Courtright, Michigan Merit Award; Brad Currier, Michigan Merit Award; Tiffany Davis, Michigan Merit Award; Laura Dick­ inson, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award; Chris­ topher Donalds, Michigan Merit Award; Nicole Doozan, Honorary Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award, University of Michigan Regents Merit Scholarship; Angela Eggers. Michi­ gan Merit Award, Olivet College Scholar­ ship; Chelsea Evans, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Kelli Fiohr, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award, National Wildlife Turkey Federa­ tion Scholarship; Carl Furrow. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michi­ gan Merit Award, Theodore Greenfield, Michigan Merit Award; Kristi Guidct, Michigan Merit Award; Sarah Haines, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award; Amanda Hawthorne. Michigan Merit Award; Kyle Hess, Michigan Merit Award; Daniel Holtman, Michigan Merit Award; Justin Hutchins, Honorary Michigan Com- • Interlock Knits PRINTS & SOLIDS We re On TARGET Per Diem Pay I For Experloncod Solox. Team* and Trainor* I Owner Operators Solos 83C Teams 83c I | • McCall, Simplicity &< Kwlk Sew Patterns K4 ...33% Off imsuit Fabric Setter 'fafriiet 21* E. StM St. Huangs >945-9673 I Senior members of the choir arc led in song by choir director Steve Bowen. pctitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award. Kalamazoo College Honors Schol­ arship. Kalamazoo College Japanese Lan­ guage Scholarship; Jennifer Jenkins, Hon­ orary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Jonathan Kendall, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship, Michigan Merit Award; Heather Krebs. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award, Soci­ ety of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit, Meredith College Outstanding Scholar Award: Molly Kruko, Michigan Longbow Association Scholarship: Bran­ don Lawrence. Honorary Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Kyle Main, Michigan Merit Award; Kate Martisuis, Kalamazoo Valley Community College Basketball Scholar­ ship; Lynn McCallum, Michigan Merit Award; David Miller, Honorary Michigan COMMENCEMENT continued from page 16 song. Playing the right song was something new to graduation, Simpson said; he thought the rousing song was an appropri­ ate way to celebrate the evening. At the end of his speech, Simpson played a song that described how he felt about the students, he said: Tina turner's “You Arc Simply the Best.” Also speaking during the evening cere­ mony were Carrie Bolthousc and Nicole Doozan, the top academic students at HHS. Senior Erin Bradley gave the invocation, the Hastings High choirs sang “This is the Momerl," senior choir members sang “I Will Bt Your Friend,” Elizabeth Nida read the poem “A Creed to Live By” and Sarah Haines did the benediction. As usual, an overflow crowd filled the high school gym­ nasium. where the ceremony was held. Al­ together, 200 students received diplomas. Congratulations CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 2002/2003 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET ...to all graduates from all the schools in Barry County. FOOD STORE HASTINGS by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 8. 2002. (5-30) This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Please contact our office at the number below If you are In active military duty. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin S. Kaufman and Sarah R Kaufman (original mort­ gagors) to HSR Block Mortgage Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 14.2000. and recorded on June 28,2000 in Instrument No. 1046114 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N A . as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-C. without recourse, fWa Northwest Bank Minnesota. Assignee by an assignment dated January 22. 2002. which was recorded on February 25,2002. in Instrument No. 1075419. Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THREE AND 29/100 dollars ($63.603 29), including interest at 14.350% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice t£ hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1 00 PM. on June 13. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 14. Treats Little Acres Subdivision, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat thereof. Barry County Records. Rutland Township. Michigan. Make: Lib­ erty Model Doublewide Serial *01L27392XU. Width 26. Length 66. Year 1987 The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s). from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated May 2. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott . P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200211760 The soon to open SAVE A LOT in Hastings is accepting applica tions for its full-time associate only at this time. The position for full-time are: Store Directo Assistant Store Director, Lea Cashier and Meat Cutters Experience in supermarket grocery stores is required. Sen resume to: Human Resources 303 W. Main, Belding, Ml 48809 The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of the hearing. All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materi­ als are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigar.. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone No. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Manahum City Clerk :::: :::: 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax aie-MS*0S24 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (W-37) • Hastings OPEN HOUSE SUN., JUNE 2NO • 2-4 PM Dir M-37 south of Mnstings to East on M 79 to South on Morgan Rd to' West on Scott Rd to OPEN HOUSE SUN.. JUNE 2”D • 2-4 PM Dir Staff Street E.Kt thru downtown Hastings to S E f-dqr of city to 5075 SCOTT RD. • NASHVILLE 1409 E. STATE ST. • HASTINGS NEW LISTING MINI FARM C-ongtatuiations to aM the atadnates o/ 2002— and special conytatutiations to out sen lots! TliK-293 • Woodland TWp. Lakewood Schools • 1998 TMK-311 - Castleton Twp.. 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Michigan Merit Award; Jennifer Miller, Honorary Michi­ gan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Keli Misak, Hon­ orary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award, Grand Valley State University Award of Distinction-Faculty Scholarship. Grand Valley Stale Universtiy Award for Excellence; Joshua Myers, Hon­ orary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Rachel Newton. Michigan Merit Award: Elizabeth Nida. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship. Michigan Merit Award. DePaul Uni­ versity Presidential Scholarship; Michael Nitz. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Car­ men Noviskcy. Michigan Merit Award. Grand Rapids Community College Staff Scholarship; Bret Nugent, Honorary Michi­ gan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Alexis Powell. Michigan Merit Award; Andrew Price. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michi­ gan Merit Award; Christopher Remlcy, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship, Michigan Merit Award; Amanda Schantz, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award; Justin Schultz, Indiana Wcslyan University "TNT" Scholarship; Joseph Shaeffer, Hon­ orary Michigan Compe'itivc Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award: Jeremy Shilling. Honoiary Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship, Michigan Merit Award, University of Florida Merit Scholarship, Southwest Michigan Society of Engineers Scholar­ ship; Lindsay Sides , Michigan Mcrif Award; Emily Smith, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michi­ gan Merit Award; Amy Steele, Michigan Merit Award; Jessica Storm, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michi­ gan Merit Award; Josef Swinkunas, Michi­ gan Merit Award: Eric Vanderveen, Honor­ ary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michigan Merit Award; Sara Wank, Hon­ orary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award; Brenda Westfall. Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship, Michigan Merit Award, Lake Supe­ rior State University President’s Room and Board Scholarship; Bradley Wills, Michi­ gan Merit Award; Daniel Worth, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. SAVE A LOT The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2002 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, for the purpose of the City Council to consider the budget as proposed NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gators Elizabeth Nida. Michael Nitz. Emily Smith, Tyler Tossava. Honors (G.P.A. over 3.25 - blue and gold cords): Samantha Allerding. Noah Angeletti. Darrell Barnum. Amanda Bechler, Erin Bradley. Rebecca Brisboe. Drew Cole­ man. Jennifer Cottrell. Stephanie Courtright. Laura Dickinson. Angela Eg­ gers, Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr. Carl Fur­ row. Kristi Guidct. Janna Jackson. Jennifer Jenkins. Joseph Keller. Jonathan Kendall, Leslie McKay. Lindsay Ovcrmirc, Douglas Poll. Alexis Powell. Christopher Remlcy. Jessica Roush. Jeremy Shilling, Jessica Storm. Kristen Straubc, Eric Vanderveen, Sara Wank. Eiin Woodley. Senior National Honor Society Mem­ bers: Samantha Allerding, Carrie Bolthouse. Jennifer Cottrell. Nicole Doo­ zan. Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr. Justin Hutchins. Keli Misak. Elizabeth Nida, Alexis Powell, Jeremy Shilling. Emily Smith, Jessica Storm. Tyler Tossava. Rotary Honors: Kyle Bcllgraph, Carrie Bollhouse. Erin Bradley, Jennifer Cottrell, Chelsea Evans. Kelli Flohr, Joseph Keller, Keli Misak. Elizabeth Nida, Tyler Tossava. Senior Academic Honors: Samantha Allerding. Michigan Merit Award, Alma College Tartan Award, Alma College Religious Leadership Award, Alma College Music Performance Scholarship; Noah Angeletti, Michigan Merit Award, Ferris State University Residential Life Scholarship, Ferris State University Dean's Scholarship; Hilary Appleby, Michigan Merit Award; Michael Arnett, Michigan Merit Award; Amanda Bechler, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michi­ gan Merit Award; Kyle Bcllgraph, Honor­ ary Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award; Carrie Bollhouse, Honorary Michigan Competitive Scholar­ ship, Michigan Merit Award, Grand Valley State University Award of Distinction Fac­ ulty Scholarship, Grand Valley State Uni­ L2 n>le off M-79 halfway between Hastings and NashvRe Better hurry at ................................ $215,000 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Alaina Ommen Rebecca Warner Darrin Boyce Charlotte High Thornapple Kellogg Delton Kellogg School High School Daughter of Scon & Daughter of Mary X^ McDonough J X^ Cathy Ommen y High School Son of Linda & \ Mike Boyce J �Page 18 - The Hastings Bannc. - Thursday May 30 2002 COURT HEWS: Admitted methamphetamine dealer Bert Lee Morales. 47. formerly of North Avenue in Barr)’ County, was ordered to serve a minimum of 4.75 years to a maximum of 20 years in prison Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. **You and your friends caused a lot of damage to yourselves and to people in the community." said Barry County Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher. “You deserve a lengthy prison sentence." Morales pleaded guilty to delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, for which he received the prison sentence. He also pleaded guilty to mai itaining a drug house, second offense, double penalty, for which he was sentenced to serve one- to two years in prison. “To the defendant's credit, he accepted responsibility, which is one of the more ap­ propriate things he’s done." said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeil, adding, “his criminal record fails to address the criminal acts over the last year in Barry County." Morales, previously convicted of using methamphetamine in Isabella County, was arrested by the Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan State Police al his North Avenue home Feb. 2 where investigators found 70 grams of prepackaged methamphetamine, one ounce of marijuana, packaging material, a scale and about $5,000 cash. “Troopers (Ernie) Felkers and (Barry) Schrader obtained identification from all six occupants in the residence — Bert Mo­ rales. Gcrrin Gonsalves. Donald Rose. An­ gela Rose. Christina Allerding and David Moore." said Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins in a court document. “Other than Moore, the five occupants arc known par­ ticipants in the use. distribution and or sale of methamphetamine in and around Barry County.” Felkers had approached the home after finding a car parked in the traveled portion of North Avenue in front of the Morales home. Gonsalves admitted Io a detective that he knew that Morales sold methamphetamine and marijuana and that Donald Rose would purchase his drugs from Morales, said Hawkins in the brief. Authorities said Gonsalves had previ­ ously engaged in the sale of methampheta­ mine and marijuana to SWET undercover officers after having obtained the drugs from 8800 Butler Road Dec. 6. Present al the residence when Gonsalves obtained the controlled substances and dur­ ing the subsequent execution of the search warrant at the Butler Road home Dec. 6 were Morales und Donald and Angela Rose, four of the six occupants of the Mo­ rales home Feb. 2. “Defendant Morales presented himself as Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 < ard oj Thanks / <>/ Rent /’</\ THANK YOU PETS and their families for walking in the Hastings Memorial Day parade. Melissa. Lil Eagk Pet Sitting Services. FOR RENT: Hastings area 2 bedroom, 1 bath. On Mill St., $650 + utilities, $500 deposit. Call (616)945-4228. FREE CUTE Kt 11 L.NS: var­ ious colors. Call (616)969­ 9157. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE: Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. Milmnotiet Htidllcw Si i Tf< « s DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. 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Northern Land Company, 800-968-3118. a visitor to 8800 Butler Road during the execution of the warrant." said Hawkins in her motion to compel discovery and use other acts evidence at trial. “Law enforce­ ment officers discovered Morales to be on probation in Isabella County for a metham­ phetamine related case, with an address of record of 8800 Butler Road." Found during the Dec. 6 search were 16 baggies of marijuana, roaches, seeds, a bag­ gie containing meth, seven zip seals wiih meth residue and $2,067 cash. On Feb. 2. Moore and Gonsalves told police that Rose bought and sold metham­ phetamine which he obtained from Mo­ rales. They also told police that Morales sold meth and marijuana independent of us­ ing Rose as a distributor. “Allerding states she was the girlfriend of Morales, but declined to provide any ad­ ditional information." Hawkins reported. On Feb. 4. two days after the North Ave­ nue raid. Donald Rose appeared at 8800 Butler Road and additional, substantial quantities of methamphetamine were dis­ covered in the vehicle. "Rose advised that the meth belonged to Allerding and the quantity was just the tip of the iceberg.’ and he knew it was there because he had given her a ride at the re­ quest of his good friend Morales.” Hawkins said. Donald Rose, 31. whom Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill called “the number two person" in the metham­ phetamine trafficking business in Barry County, was sentenced in March to serve seven to 20 years in prison on his convic­ tion of delivery and manufacture of meth­ amphetamine. Rose also was ordered to serve six to 10 years on a conviction possession of meth­ amphetamine, two years to four years for delivery and manufacture of marijuana, 18 months to 10 years for possession of meth­ amphetamine, and 16 months to two years each for maintaining a drug house and sec­ ond offense possession of marijuana. The sentences will all be served concur­ rently. The brief also reveals that Morales was charged with possession of meth in Isabella County from an incident in a casino park­ ing lot May 27, 2001. at 2:27 a.m. where Morales and Ailerding were observed snorting a substance in a vehicle in the parking lot on a video surveillance camera and that Allerding swallowed the meth upon the approach of law enforcement. Morales was later charged with witness intimidation relating to alleged threats against David Moore in exchange for his testimony at Morales* preliminary exami­ nation. • Moore, 26. was sentenced Thursday to spend five months in jail with credit for 67 days served on his conviction of being an accessory after the fact. Charges of conspir­ acy to deliver and manufacture metham­ phetamine and to maintain a drug house were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea and his promise to testify truthfully against Morales. “What he did in perjuring himself on be­ half of Ben Morales, he attempted to pro­ vide shelter under oath,” said McNeill. “Moore says Bert Morales threatened him not to testify against him or Christina Al­ lerding. Then, he showed up and testified under oath that they weren’t smoking mari­ juana, but they were only drinking Coke and eating doughnuts." McNeill explained that though there is no excuse for Moore’s perjury, “the basis of the threats from Mr. Morales arc realistic to go below the (sentencing) guidelines.” McNeill added that if Moore violates probation and continues to associate with Morales or Allerding “that puts him in a different league.” “My client understands what he did was wrong,” said defense attorney Amy Kuzava. “It was more out of fear for himself and for his son.” The balance of his jail time will be sus­ pended if he is successful on two years pro­ bation. • Allerding. 26, of Olivet, was charged with being a disorderly person and loitering around illegal business Feb. 2 in connection with the Morales case, a charge that was dismissed in exchange for her guilty plea to illegal use of a financial transaction device in another case. In that case, she and her ex-husband, Jerry Allerding. were originally charged with first degree home invasion for alleg­ edly breaking into a Charlton Park Road home last June 24. Home invasion charges will be dismissed against Ailerding if she is successful under the terms of probation while awaiting a de­ layed sentence. (Jerry Allerding. Jr., address unknown, was previously sentenced to serve one year in jail with credit for 92 days served on his conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny.) She is scheduled to be sentenced May 22, 2003. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Allerding had been involved with Bert Morales and Donald and Angela Rose and asked the court to require a urine sample from Allerding and then to place her on “the strictest" probation possible. "My client has proven she’s drug free." said her attorney. Donald J. Cataldo. "She’s never used drugs in her life, she has no See COURT NEWS, cont. page 20 Police Beat Juvenile fugitive captured by citizen YANKEE SPRINGS — An escapee from Calhoun County juvenile court custody was captured al the Sharp Park Campground May 23 when a citizen tackled the boy as a helicopter and a police dog were being used in the search. Troopers said authorities had received a report from a Battle Creek woman saying she had received a call from the boy whom she said was at the park and was about to commit suicide by taking an overdose of pills. The boy had walked to the campground from Battle Creek and entered a camper rented by the grandmother of the fugitive's friend. “He had allegedly threatened to take sleeping pills.” said a trooper. Thomapple ambulance arrived and the boy denied taking any pills, then hopped out of the ambulance and fled on fool into the woods, said police. "So he's in the woods and there’s a lake nearby and we don’t know if he’s taken any­ thing or not." said police. “Wc get the K-9 and another officer there says that a medical helicopter is in the area and suggests we ask them to fly over.” Just as AirCare flew over the campground, the boy “got spooked” and emerged from another trailer. “As one officer and the EMTs chased, it was a neighbor who tackled the kid as he ran through the yards," said police. The boy. who was unhurt, was found to be wanted by Calhoun County Juvenile Court. “There was no evidence he had OD’d on anything.” said police. “He was turned over to Calhoun County authorities." Students unhurt in school bus accident WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A Lakewood School bus driver was issued a citation for failing to yield to oncoming traffic after she allegedly turned into the path of a car on Brown Road near Vchc Road May 24. according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Ruth Karrar, 44, of Lake Odessa was turning the eastbound school bus onto Veltc Road at 3:30 p.m. when the bus was struck by a westbound car, driven by 44-ycar-old Ronald Bond of Lake Odessa. None of the 33 students on the bus were hurt and Bond, who was wearing a scat belt, suffered a minor injury in the crash. Man who fights with police arrested CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Police responding to a report of man who reportedly had been drinking for two days arrested Jonathan Peters, 26, of Hastings May 22 on two counts of resisting and obstructing police and one count ot being a habitual offender, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers were asked to assist EMS personnel at the Barber Road home where Peters was found sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle parked in the driveway. Peters, who had an outstanding arrest warrant from Ionia County, was described as “initially verbally combative." Inside the home where police conducted their investigation, Peters reportedly “delib­ erately kicked a bucket of vomit” on the floor which then splashed onto the leg and boot of Trooper John Hofmcister, according to the police report. “Peters then (allegedly) became verbally threatening.” said police. “He was told to sit down and after confronting Trooper (Phil) McNabnay. they had to apply pressure to get him to sit down.” Peters was then arrested and he reportedly continued to refuse to cooperate at the Barry County Jail, where he was secured into a restraint chair, officers said. He was arraigned on the charges May 22 when a 10 percent $2,500 bond was set. He is scheduled to appear for a June 5 pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court June 5 at 8:30 a.m. Local man accused of altering check HASTINGS — An 18-year-old Hastings man could face charges for allegedly alter­ ing a check written to him for $200 to instead read $1,200. according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. A bank teller told police that the man appeared at the drive up window and attempted to cash the check at which time he was told that transactions over $1,000 have to be handled inside the bank. The suspect then entered the bank and tried again to cash the check, at which time a teller copied the check, gave it back to the man while explaining that it could not be cashed. The teller then called the check writer to report the incident. Police reported that the man’s mother had written the check to pay him for taking care of his grandparents and that the mother responded to the bank and wrote the sus­ pect a new check for $200. When asked what he had done with the altered check, the man claimed to have ripped it up and thrown it into the trash though no remnants of the check were found, police re­ ported. The man is also a suspect in a breaking and entering and larceny case being investi­ gated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police and investigations arc continu­ ing. Drunken woman bites deputy, cuts officer HASTINGS — It took five people to subdue a Freeport woman early on May 27 at Pennock Hospital where officers were attempting to obtain blood sample evidence after arresting her on suspicion of drunk driving. Misty Leigh Mcsccar, 33, has been charged with third offense drunk driving and two counts of resisting and obstructing police, all felony charges, as a result of the incident. Deputy Marti Horrmann reported that she stopped Mesccar’s vehicle on Woodlawn Avenue near Bachman Road for lane use violations and suspicion of drunk driving at about 12:58 a.m. Mesccar allegedly denied drinking and said she was on her way home from the Hast­ ings First Baptist Church, which Horrmann said was ahead of where the traffic stop oc­ curred. Police found an open case of beer containing five full 12-ouncc cans and one full pint of whisky in the locked box in lhe back of Mesccar’s pickup Iruck, officers reported. Horrmann reported that Mcsecar shouted derogatory names at both herself and Dep­ uty Nick Siefcrt and that after being taken to the hospital for a blood draw after refusing chemical tests, she bit Horrmann’s right wrist. Hastings Officer Lowell Wilde attempted to help restrain Mesccar who dug her fin­ gernails into his wrist and hand where she drew blood, according to police. Mesccar also allegedly kicked Horrmann in the chest and dug her nails into Horr­ mann’s arm before she began screaming, thrashing and kicking. Deputy Robb Horrmann also responded and the three officers, with help from an emergency room nurse, were able to obtain a blood sample on the second attempt, po­ lice said. At the jail, Mcsccar allegedly refused to allow corrections officers to process her until early Monday evening. Mcsccar was arraigned on the charges May 27 and a June 5 pre-exam .tearing has been scheduled. She is free on $500 bond. Check fraud suspect arrested in Hastings HASTINGS - A 27-ycar-old Hastings man previously convicted locally of writing bad checks was arrested May 24 for violating probation by alleging writing more bad checks in Lake Odessa, Wyoming and Greenville. Police responding to a complaint of a vehicle “turfing" a lawn in the Mcadowstone area found the vehicle in the 200 block of East Center Street and discovered that the wanted man was driving the suspect vehicle. The man has a felony warrant for fraud for writing a check with insufficient funds in Lake Odessa, a bench warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor insufficient funds charge from Greenville and a warrant for insufficient funds in Wyoming. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 30. 2002 - Page 19 Henney pleads guilty to two charges in fatal crash Michigan State Police Trooper Dale Lynema inveetigates a suspected metham­ phetamine lab on Marsh Road in Orangeville Friday. Some chemicals, (pictured on ground) finished product and a pipe bomb were found during a police search of the home. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Police raid another suspected meth lab, make three arrests by Shelly Suker Staff Writer The latest in a siring of police raids on drug labs turned up a small amount of crys­ tal meth, chemicals used in the production of the synthetic drug and a pipe bomb in­ side a home in the 6000 block of Marsh Road in Orangeville early Friday. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Wednesday that charges have been authorized against the married couple, both in their early 40s. who live in the home though they had not been arraigned on drug manufacturing charges as of press time Wednesday. Charges also arc pending against a third person, a 50-year-old man, who was in the home at the time of the 5 a.m. raid by Michigan State Police Troopers and the Southwest Enforcement Team. “Troopers received information from Of­ ficer (Mark) Doster in Prairieville regard­ ing possible meth activity at (suspect’s home.)’* said Trooper Dan Cook. “They re­ sponded to the residence based on the in­ formation and gathered probable cause on possible meth activity going on at the resi­ dence." While at the home, said Cook, troopers overheard a suspect say. “do you think they can smell lhe meth?" “Based on that information and probable cause, troopers obtained a search warrant and afterward, entry was gained and the search warrant was executed." said Cook. “Three people inside the residence were se­ cured and escorted out." Troopers Brad Martin. Phil McNabnay and John Hofmeister located an apparent methamphetamine production operation in the basement of the home, said Cook. “Also during the search a five-inch long pipe bomb was located inside the house,” said Cook. “The Michigan State Police bomb squad was called to the scene and the bomb was confiscated." Cook said Orangeville Fire Department personnel and equipment was summoned, along with detectives from the Southwest Enforcement Team. "Meth labs are fire and chemical haz­ ards,” said Cook. “So we had the fire de­ partment there just in case of a catastro­ phe.” Troopers previously had suspected that a clandestine drag tab was located inside the home but a search warrant executed last February turned up only iodine, just one in­ gredient used.in the production of metham­ phetamine. \ “(Suspect) was stopped by troopers Feb. 1 for a window tint violation in front of (her home),* said Cook. Inside the car,'Trooper Kelly Linebaugh noticed a number of components used in the production of meth, including several gallons of paint stripper and “an abun­ dance” of sinus medications. “The driver slid she saves a lot of money by buying it on discount for everybody,” said Cook. “She is an employee at Perrigo (an over the counter discount drug manu­ facturer based in Allegan) and she gets dis­ counts on the medications." Also inside the car was red phosphorus, hydrogen pertMride, alcohol and other chemicals. “Basically, she had everything to pro­ duce meth except for iodine.” said Cook. Al) three suspects, who refused to give statements to police, arc free on bond awaiting arraignment on the drug produc­ tion charges. They have 10 days from the date of their arrests to report to Barry County District Court to schedule arraignment on the charges. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 20-year-old Sunfield man pleaded guilty May 17 to two felony charges of negligent homicide and failure to stop at a serious, personal injury accident as a result of a June 16, 2001 crash which claimed the life of 17-ycar-old Danny Rumfield and caused permanent injury to Jeff Rumfield, 23. In exchange for his guilty plea, charges of manslaughter with a motor vehicle, con­ sumption of alcohol by a minor and feloni­ ous driving will be dismissed when Mat­ thew Henney is sentenced by Judge Tho­ mas Eveland in Eaton County Circuit Court July 11 at 8:30 a.m. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Michael Eagen said Thursday that no agreement on the sentencing has been made. Henney could be ordered to spend a maximum of five years in prison for his failure to stop at the accident scene and two years on the negli­ gent homicide conviction. “He did admit to drinking before the ac­ cident, but he wasn’t tested until the next morning," said Eagen. “His blood alcohol results were .00 percent." Eagen said Henney. who was also cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol, was captured on videotape by a surveil­ lance camera purchasing alcohol at a Barry County convenience store prior to the crash. “I can’t bring charges in Barry County,” said Eagen when asked whether the person who sold the alcohol will be prosecuted. “That would be up to Barry County authorities." When contacted Friday, officials at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, the Barry County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan State Police had no information about whether an investigation into the source of the alcohol had been conducted. However, McNeill said Wednesday that he asked the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police on Friday to begin an investi­ gation. Henney was the driver of an eastbound vehicle at 3:42 a.m. on Grand Ledge High­ way near Ionia Road that struck the rear of another vehicle driven by Jeff Rumfield with his brother, Danny, in the passenger seat. The collision forced the Rumficld vehi­ cle over a bridge rail and threw Jeff Rum­ ficld through the windshield and into the creek 10 to 15 feet below. A fireman later found him laying on his back in the creek with wiu«r covering his face while Danny lay dead inside the truck. Henney allegedly had fled the scene on foot and a tracking dog was used in a police search which turned up empty until 6:30 a.m. when officers notified that Henney was at his parents’ home. According to police, one of the vehicles extinguished its headlights “in a very foggy area of the road” prior to the crash and that Henney said he did not see the Rumficld pickup truck until the last minute before the collision. Authorities believe that all three of the Local officials attend drug court workshop Barry County Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher recently has announced that the adult drug court planning team recently returned from a three-day workshop in Al­ buquerque, N.M.. presented by the Drug Courts Program Office in collaboration with the National Drug Court Institute. Attending lhe session from Barry County were Fisher, James Wcstra and Steve Wcrdon from the Department of Corrections, Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Connie Fast from Barry County Substance Abuse Services, Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill and Grcuit Division Administra­ tor Mary Williams. The conference focused on causes of ad­ diction and psychopharmacology, the drug court response to addiction, team building and designing program goals and objec­ tives. Barry Sheriff, victim’s services coordinator attend conference In a continuing effort to improve the re­ sponse of the sheriff’s office and the com­ munity to domestic violence, Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Victim Services Coordinator Julie DeBoer attended a do­ mestic violence “train-thc-lrainer" program recently at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden. Conn. The five-day program was presented by the National Center for State and Local Law Enforcement Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center based in Glynco. Ga. The program enables officers to improve the effectiveness of their agencies in report­ ing and investigation domestic violence crimes. The primary program focus is on officcr/victim safety, offender accountabil­ ity. forming community partnerships, evi­ dence-based investigations and a holistic view of domestic /iulcncc crimes. Twenty-seven people from Connecticut, Massachusetts. New York and Michigan at­ tended the training. Nine professionals in the criminal justice and domestic violence fields came to pre­ sent the program. The training program was funded by the US Department of Justice. Violence Against Women Office. Travel was provided by funds from the VALUES grant project of the sheriff’s of­ fice. The VALUES grant project receives funds from the Michigan Department of Community Health - Office of Drug Con­ trol Policy, Barry Community Foundation, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, the Barry County United Way, Cascade Engineering and private do­ nations. The DeBoers received certifications as instructors in the area of domestic violence. Participants also visited the Bernalillo County Drug Court, which deals with cases involving chronic drunk driving. The conference was paid for with a Drug Court Planning Initiative grant awarded to Barry County last year by the Department of Justice. No county funds were used to pay for the conference, Fisher said. “The local team hopes to have a fully op­ erational drug court program in place later in 2002 and a grant request for operating funds was submitted to the Michigan Of­ fice of Justice Planning in early March,” he said. Drug courts attempt to break the cycle of addiction and incarceration by integrating intensive probation, treatment, frequent monitoring and regular follow-up reports with the judge. “This approach has produced promisi-'j results in many courts across the United States." said Fisher, who has operated drug court locally on a trial basis for the past year. “It is aimed at non-violent substance abusers not engaged in drug trafficking.” young men were on their way home from the gathering at an undisclosed location a mile and a half from where the crash oc­ curred and that there may have been an ar­ gument. Jeff Rumfield suffered brain injury from being underwater. He was taken by helicopter to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was listed in critical condition for several weeks following the crash. Henney was not charged until November of last year after a lengthy, five-month in­ vestigation. Julie Thorn, the mother of Jeff and Danny Rumfield, declined to comment on Henney’s guilty plea when contacted by telephone Friday. Tim Rumfield could not be reached for comment LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee dated July 2. 1999 and recorded July 7. 1999 in Doc. No. 1032203. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), by assignment dated December 18. 2000 and recorded on April 2, 2001 in Doc. No. 1057558. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two and 66/100 Dollars ($64,362 66) including inter­ est at the rate of 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 20.2002. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are scribed as. property situated at 14300 Hutchinson and further described as: THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN TO WIT: BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 21 SECONDS WEST. ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 27. A DISTANCE OF 664.55 FEET. THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27 A DISTANCE OF 1335 21 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE. 205.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST. 284 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 460.14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE. 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUB­ JECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND HICKORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVA­ TIONS. RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot the sale. Tha foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 9. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), as Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248)457-1000 File No. 200.0396 (6/6) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd M. Moulton and Michelle Moulton (original mort­ gagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 29 2000. and recorded on October 11. 2000 tn Document Number 1050642 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the First Union National Bank, a national banking association, as Trustee lor the Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-1. Assignee by an assignmen* dated Apnl 23 2002. which was recorded on May 3. 2002. in Document Number 1079904. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 37/100 dollars ($136,312.37). including interest at 11.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) p.m.. on July 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit(s) 7. of Hickory Grove, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Uber 680. page 303. and last amended by amendment recorded in Liber 668 on page 442. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and desig­ nated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 7, together with rights in general com­ mon elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned ir. accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the such sala. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200211624 Falcons (fl/20) Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them The BANNER. To subscribe call 945-9554 Special $1000 SAVINGS! hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. •hearthstone residents enjoy: fyrnniM Seon' « Quality, Caring Staff cs Safe and Secure Environment « Extensive Activity Programs Dreisbach cm Express Oil Change Act Now' Call lot ctPtaiisL Have your oil changed by factory trained professionals! 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David is a historian of note as well as a teacher of classical music when he is not working as editor of the papers at J-Ad Graphics. Barry County Historical Society held their last meeting on May 16. 2002 al the COA building. David Young, editor for lhe Hastings Banner, presented the program “A Look Back at lhe 1960s.” David was a college student during lhe 1960s and he shared some of is experiences from those unsettled days in our history. He recalled some of the music which was being played and some of the musicians that were part of that time. The demonstrations and protest marches against the Vietnam War. for Women’s Rights, for Civil Rights, particularly for the black population. He shared some of the feelings that young men whom he knew, had about lhe Vietnam War and their chances of being sent into the war. Some of the young men attended college to stay out of the draft and if they could maintain their grades, they were al least temporarily secure. If not. they were drafted into military service. The society held an auction sale on May II. but torrential rains cut the sale short. Another attempt will be made to sell the balance of lhe items soon. The Fuiuring Committee is interested in receiving input from the members concern­ ing programs for 2002-2003. They are sending oui a survey to members to get some ideas for the future. The Veterans Book Committee states that all of the material is now at the publishers. The Rural School Book Shelf Addendum is also nearly ready for sale. Watch for the Reminder for further notice about this pub­ lication. The next meeting will be the Annual Meeting and Election of Officers for 2002­ 2003. This meeting will be held at the COA building on June 20. 2002. There will be a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Bring a dish to share and your ow n table service. by Eh inc Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County dog owners will have to purchase all their pet’s licenses at the County Animal Shelter after July I or pay for them through the mail. The county treasurer’s office has sold dog licenses, too. but the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted to transfer the sale of licenses from the treasurer’s of­ fice exclusively to the Animal Control of­ fice. 540 N. Industrial Park Dr. in Hastings. County Treasurer Susan VandeCar made the request to quit selling the licenses in the treasurer s office, located in the County Courthouse. She said Wednesday the board’s action could take effect immedi­ ately. but she will continue to sell the li­ censes until July 1 to people who walk ii Io the office. She said the time extension will allow a smooth transition for the shift in sales to take place. 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Commissioner Wayne Adams, who chairs the Central Services Committee, said the hours of operation at the Shelter should be more convenient for citizens, but he said the building is closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and license sales also may be prohibited for a few hours each morning to allow staff to handle paper­ work. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said he doesn’t want service Io the public to suffer. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson said the undershcriff. who supervises the shelter, as­ sured commissioners lhe scheduling will benefit county citizens. Conference on growing communities set for June 13 by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The ninth annual Growing Communities Conference is set for June 13 at the Frcdcrik Mcijcr Gardens in Grand Rapids. The focus this year will be on “Towns, Cities and Nature.” Perhaps because Michigan's much loved countryside is disappearing at an alarm­ ingly rapid rate, the conference will em­ phasize how to make urban areas more at­ tractive and how local governments can use them, while preserving natural features. The conference is sponsored by Grand Val­ ley Metro Council. The main address will be "Preserving Fields and Forests Helps Build an Excellent City,” delivered by Lee Ronning of 1000 Friends of Minnesota. Workshops include: 1) Building Compact Cities while Re­ storing and Protecting Green Infrastructure. (How to design traditional neighborhoods or towns in and around and respecting natu­ ral areas,) presented by Prof. Patrick Con­ don and James Taylor, chair in Landscape and Livable Environments. 2) Designing Cities that Keep the Rain, by speaker Patrick Condon. 3) Smart Growth for City and Nature Maryland (Why it is important for state to take a role, how large a role should be taken, and what has been done in Mary­ land) presented by John Frccc, Communi­ cations Director for Maryland’s Office of Smart Growth. 4) Smart Growth for City and Nature — Michigan The impact of suburban sprawl on the Michigan economy and what arc prospects for the State of Michigan action, presented by William Rdstcm. Senior Vice President of Public Sector Consultants and Senior Consultant for Environmental Policy and Economic Development. 5) Purchasing Development Rights for Farmland and Open Space (Why and How and What is being Done in Michigan.) speaker Dr. David Skajacrlund, Executive Director. Rural Partners of Michigan. 6) Public Squares and Plazas (The small­ est but most used public open space) pre­ sented by Fred Kent, Project for Public Spaces. Membership in Metro Council is not re­ quired to attend. The conference fee is $45. Applications can be obtained by calling 776-7608 or babcockpfa gvmc.org COURT I NEWS I drug history. I have it on very good author­ ity (Judge Fisher) there is no such thing as guilty by association.” “That doesn’t mean I don’t have any common sense,” said Fisher. McNeill pointed out that Allerding ar­ rived at the home of the Roses two days af­ ter lhe Morales arrest and was advised by law enforcement to leave. He also pointed out that Allerding was in the Morales house on Feb. 2 when more than 70 grams of meth was found. “It’s true she was in the house,” said Cataldo. “She’s not a drug user and there is not a shred of evidence that she is.” Allerding apologized for her behavior. “I’m trying very hard to make a good life for me and my children.” she said. “I apologize to the victims and the court for my being here. Apparently. I’ve made bad decisions in my life.” � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-06-06.pdf 38e3f5751bff4ad0bfde455d0d15b94b PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH SI MASIMGS HI 490M-1«1 PDR plan to go to County Board Swindles, schemes threaten seniors See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 Two trackers State runners-up See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings DANNER Thursday, June 6, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 23 PRICE 50* DeBoer probe ends; no criminal charges Rappaport to talk at next 1st Friday Monica Rappaport, executive direc­ tor of the Barry Conservation District, will be the guest speaker at the next First Friday program at noon June 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. Rappaport will talk about land use in Barry County, the need for a master plan, and the need for local people to become more involved in the process. She also will speak about the need for more funding for conservation. The First Friday series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month. It is intended to serve as a forum for discussion of important local, state, national and issues. There will be two First Friday pro­ grams the following month, on July 12 and July 26. The July 12 program, which will be delayed by one week because of the four-day Independence Day holiday weekend, will focus on candidates in the Aug. 6 primary elec­ tion for state representative and state senator. Efforts are being made to have 24th Senate District Republican candidates Terry Geiger, Patricia Birkholz and Joe Wick on hand, along with Democratic candidates Rebecca Lukasiewicz and Seymour Vanderske for the 87th House District. The July 26 session will be reserved for County Board of Commissioners candidates with primary opposition. Auditions slated for Youth Theater The Thomapplc Arts Council Youth Theater has exciting plans for this summer’s program. The youth theater experience is open to students who have completed fifth through 12th grades. Auditions will be held from noon to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednes­ day, June 12. Classes and rehearsals begin June 17, with performances scheduled for July 26 and 27. The cost is $75 per student and fees are due after auditions. Information about the youth theater is available by calling the Thomapplc Arts Council at 945-2002. by Sbclly Suber Staff Writer A Michigan State Police investigation into allegations made against Barry County­ Sheriff Steve DeBoer in an unsigned letter sent to Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill and to the media May 22 will not result in criminal charges. McNeill said last week that as a result of the letter, he requested an investigation by Michigan State Police Post Commander Lt. Greg Krusinga into allegations relating to a traffic accident May 1, 2001, in which De­ Boer reported he damaged two mailboxes and two newspaper boxes when he swerved his county-owned car to miss striking a deer on Barber Road. The accident report indicates that De­ Boer had been drinking prior to the 7:27 p.m. crash which, according to an audio re­ cord of the incident obtained from Barry County Central Dispatch, was witnessed by the owners of one of the damaged mail­ boxes. The woman can be heard telling 911 dis­ patcher Phyllis Fuller that someone “just totally blew over the mailboxes and paper boxes” to which the dispatcher asks “was he drinking or something?” The caller answers, “I have no clue, he didn’t stop. I was standing outside and I saw the mailbox fly up in the air and mail’s all over the ground." Fuller then dispatches Michigan State Police Trooper Kelly Linebaugh to investi­ gate the hit and run property damage acci­ dent saying “some guy just came through and ran over mail boxes. She doesn't know if he was drinking or stupid or whatever." The woman described the car as a large, white or silver car with neiz, front end damage. One hour later, the woman calls 911 again to report that “the people who actu­ ally hit it are here," she said. “He came back to let us know he’d be responsible for the damage. He’s already reported it." Fuller asks the woman who the man re­ ported the crash to and she replies “the sheriffs office, his wife just told me.” Fuller places the woman on hold while she places a call to the Barry County Sher­ iffs Office Dispatch Center and asks Dep­ uty Janette Shaffer if she had received a re­ port from someone saying he had run over a bunch of mailboxes. Shaffer replies “no," then answers, “the sheriff called and said he hit a mailbox,” which Fuller apparently 6, hear. Fuller returns to the woman on hold anu See DEBOER, page IS MEAP scores about the same in Hastings MEAP scores stayed about the same as last year in the Hastings School District, according to Chris Cooley, director of edu­ cational services. Cooley cautioned, however, that compar­ ing scores between different sets of stu­ dents doesn’t really gauge whether students have improved in a particular area. It’s bel­ ter, for example, to look at whether eighth­ graders taking the social studies test did better on it than they did on their fifth­ grade social studies test, he said. Also, he said, it’s not known how the district did overall in the MEAPs because science and math test results won’t be available until August. The MEAP tests in math and science were new in 2002, and having to set new standards of what is con­ sidered proficient or not proficient has de­ layed the grading of those tests, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Cooley said the district was pleased overall with MEAP results. Scores ex­ ceeded state averages in every category where test results were received. Scores were down from last year in only one area, fifth-grade social studies. Last year 42.3 percent of Hastings fifth-graders met or ex­ ceeded stale standards in social studies; this year 30.7 percent of Hastings fifth-graders met or exceeded state standards in social studies. The 30.7 percent compares to a statewide average of 22.4 percent. Scores were up in seventh-grade writing. A total of 74.2 percent of students received “proficient” scores for 2002 compared to 63.6 percent in 2001. That compares to a slate average in 2002 of 66.2 percent. Cooley said he did not know why fifth­ grade social studies and seventh grade writ­ ing test results had changed so much from last year. “They’re new groups of kids," he said. “I do know the language arts depart­ ment really analyzed the writing test last year.” The district will continue to use the com­ puter program Test Wiz to analyze MEAP results, Cooley said. The program helps teachers determine which MEAP questions may have been difficult because of their wording, or which questions were hard for students because the material wasn’t cov­ ered in class. The computer program “has really helped us stay current with the test,” Local City Band rehearsals start Another summer season of concerts in Fish Hatchery Park is scheduled to begin for the Hastings City Band. All interested band musicians are encouraged to dust off their horns or their drums and come to the first re­ hearsal on Tuesday, June 11, at the Hastings High School Band Room. All rehearsals are at 7 p.m. and are open to band instrumentalists who are of high school age or older. Rehearsal sessions also are planned for June 18 and 25 and July 2 and 9. A’l concerts will be on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in Fish Hatchery Park. Concert dates are July 12. 19 and 25, and July 3 and 10. There is no advance enrollment for the band, musicians just need to show up for rehearsal. All music will be dis­ tributed at the rehearsals. Prospective musicians with ques­ tions should call director Joe LaJoye al 945-9766. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Fage 1 4 solemn procession The coffin in this truck, draped in black, holds Ernie Ball, former fire chief and vil­ lage manager in Middleville, who was carried in solemn procession Monday into Mt. Hope Cemetery led by fire trucks and under ladder trucks from Hastings BIRCH and Wayland. A bagpipe, s mournful notes filled the cemetery as trie pro cession entered. • Old Mends reunite... Millie (Malcolm) Steury (left) and Lois (Lee) Todd joined nearly 400 Hasting High School graduates tor the 115th reunion banquet last Saturday. Both women graduated in 1930. 72 years ago The oldest graduate at the reunion was Walter Lewis from the Class of 1927. 75 years ago Dr John Brogan was named Distin­ guished Alumni from the Class of 1977 and David Furrow from the Class of 1962 Cooley said. Scores stayed about the same in other ar­ eas, Cooley said. They were: Fourth-grade reading: 87.6 percent satis­ factory or moderate in 2002; 87.8 percent satisfactory or moderate in 2001; state av­ erage 80.2 percent in 2002. Fifth-grade writing: 58.6 percent profi­ cient in 2002; 58.3 percent proficient in 2001; state average 55.7 in 2002. Seventh-grade reading: 85.7 percent sat­ isfactory or moderate in 2002; 86.5 percent in 2001; statewide average 77.4 percent in 2002. Eighth-grade social studies: 35.1 percent met or exceeded standards in 2002; 34 per­ cent in 2001; state average 32 percent in 2002. Scores of other districts were as follows: Delton Kellogg Schools: Fourth-grade reading: 90.4 percent satis­ factory or moderate in 2002; 83.7 percent See MEAPS, page 15 Other races uncontested Two vie for Delton School Board seat Delton Kellogg is the only local school district with a contest for a seat on the Board of Education in the annual school election Monday. June 10. Incumbent Elizabeth (Bette) Matteson of Shelbyville is seeking her third four-ycar term. She faces a challenge by Anthony Crosariol of Delton. In Hastings, incumbents Mike Hubert and Terry McKinney will be alone on the ballot for two open four-ycar positions. Thomapplc Kellogg School Board Presi­ dent David Smith and Secretary Kim Selleck will be running unopposed. Incumbent David Favre and newcomer Mark Shoemaker arc running for the two four-year seats up for election in Maple Valley. Shoemaker will replace Frank Dun­ ham, who is stepping down because of his duties as Nashville Village President. Lakewood voters will sec only one name. Vincent Pennington, on the school board ballot. Pennington is running to fill the expiring scat of Dave Bulling. Bulling chose not to run again for the four-ycar po­ sition. citing work conflicts. In the Delton race. Crosariol. 44. is an industrial sales manager for Dcnhof, Woods and Associates in Grand Rapids. Prior to his current position, he worked as a national sales manager and spent 10 years as a food scientist. He has a degree in biology from Purdue. He is married and has four children, two who have already graduated, one who will be a senior at DKHS this coming year and one who will be a kindergartner this fall. His wife, Debbie, recently opened the Kidz Care Center. Crosariol is a member of the Delton .Area Rotary, is on the Commission on Aging Board of Directors, is active in the high school Parents In Education group, has been serving as band announcer during high school football games and band com­ petitions. and is a member of three profes­ sional organizations. He has also partici­ pated in community development activities such as the Forward Delton Steering Com­ mittee. This is the second time Crosariol has made a run for the school board. Matteson. 53. is co-owner of Matteson Marine tn Gun Lake, along with her hus­ band. Win. and other relatives. She is a graduate of the Grand Rapids School of Bi­ ble and Music. She has three children, all of whom graduated from Delton Kellogg High School, and three grandsons, includ­ ing two twin 4-ycar-olds and one in first grade this coming year. Matteson said she originally planned to leave the school board when her children graduated, but decided to stay on because her grandchild is now in school. Through the marina she is a member of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the new commu­ nity Facilities Committee, which was re­ cently established to study building and grounds needs for the Delton School Dis­ trict. Crosariol and Matteson answered four questions: 1) There has been some talk about tinkering with Proposal A to allow school districts greater ability to raise local See CONTEST, cont. page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6. 2002 Blood drive set News BRIEFS: ...continued Two councllmen honored by MML for next week A Red Cross blood drive is planned for next week in Nashville. The drive will take place at the Catstelton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the summer because more people travel. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Two members of the Hastings City Council were recognized during the 49th annual regional meeting of the Michigan Municipal League May 16 for furthering their knowledge of be­ ing public servants. Recognized by the Elected Officials Academy Barry Wood, who com­ pleted Level Two and received the Leadership Award, and Robert May, mayor pro tern, Hastings, completed Level Three and received the Goverance Award. The Elected Officials Academy is a voluntary continuing education pro­ gram established to encourage and recognize the efforts of local elected officials to become more effective leaders. The Michigan Municipal League conference in parchment last month welcomed 50 mayors, village presi­ dents and other elected and appointed municipal officials. Region II includes cities and villages within the counties ofAllegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun. Cass, Baton, Hillsdale, Ing­ ham, Jackson. Kalamazoo, Lenawee, Saint Joseph and Van Buren. There is still room for Michigan State University Extension's Citizen Planner program course, which will begin Wednesday. June 12, and will be held each successive Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and go through Aug. 14. The Citizen Planner program was developed to take up basic training needs of citizens appointed to serve on local land use planning bodies. The state-wide program is being made available, in part, by funding support from People and Land. To sign up or request more informa­ tion please call the Extension office at 945-1388 or stop by and pick up a brochure/registration form. The charge is $35 per person/scssion, but there is a $10 discount per person/scssion if a unit sends four people or more. Bernard Society dinner planned LifeWalk to aid Alpha Center A soup and sandwich dinner in an 1873 one-room schoolhouse is on the menu for the Monday. June 10 meet­ ing of the Bernard Historical Society. All interested people are welcome. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the for­ mer Brown School on the Bernard Museum grounds, located off M-43 at 7135 W. Delton Road, between the communities of Delton and Prairiev­ ille. Soup will be furnished at the meal and everyone who attends is asked to bring a sandwich and an extra one to share. A shod meeting will follow the meal and then the Nashville Five will entertain. The museum and its historical buildings also will be open for guests to tour. Originally located on the comer of Pine Lake and Lindsey roads, the Brown School was moved to its pre­ sent location in 1963. At one time, the school also was called the North Pine Lake School. The school is furnished with several types of desks from schools in the area, many books, maps and pictures of local schools. Father’s Day Car Show is June 16 Historic Charlton Park in Hastings will be host for its 21sl annual Fathers' Day Car Show and Swap Meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Attracting more than 1,300 show cars and 10,000 visitors, the event is hailed as Michigan's largest single-day car show. Show car participants are eligible for 45 awards, $2,000 in cash prizes and $5,000 in door prizes. The first 1200 show cars through the gate receive commemorative dash plaques. The awards ceremony begins at 3 p.m., and participants must be present to win. Spectators and participants alike can find just what they need in tne swap meet and arts and crafts barn. More than 200 vendors market vehi­ cles, parts and accessories, memora­ bilia. handmade items, etc. The food court features a variety of concessions, and the tum-of-thc cen­ tury historic village is open for tours throughout the day. A free shuttle service will take spectators to and from the parking area from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Southern Michigan Street Rod Association, the event’s sponsor, re­ minds participants that show cars must be 1980 or older to enter. No trailered vehicles are allowed. Show cars must access Charlton Park from M-79 only. Show car registration at the gate is $10 per car and includes admission for passengers. Swap meet and arts and crafts vendor spaces are $25 each. Spectator admission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 years of age. For more information, contact His­ toric Charlton Park at 945-3775 or visit the website at www .charltonpark .org. Citizen Planner course scheduled Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings will have its annual LifeWalk at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The walk begins and ends at the center, which has recently moved to a new location on the second floor of the Woodridge Building (which also houses Allstate Insurance and 99 Nails, 136 E. State St., in downtown Hastings. Caring for pregnant women by of­ fering a variety of assistance is what the Alpha program is all about. More than 400 clients were served at the Hastings center last year. Walkers arc being asked to obtain pledges from family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and others to raise funds to benefit the center. Water will be provided to walkers, and after the event, refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Goals this year are to have 120 sponsored walkers, at least seven pastors participating and 15 liai­ sons. The Hastings Moose Lodge #628 will sponsor a pancake breakfast to benefit the center. The breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the lodge, 128 N. Michigan in Hastings. Donations will be ac­ cepted for the meal, which will in­ clude pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs. Alpha opened Jan. 22, 1996, in Hastings. Civil War fest set at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will have its first-ever Summertime Civil War Days Festival *rom noon to 5 p.m. Fa­ ther's Day weekend Saturday and Sun­ day, June 15 and 16. Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-15. The two-day festival will feature a Civil War living history encampment, co-sponsored by the 2nd Kentucky, CSA, Morgan's Artillcry/39th Tennes­ see Mounted Infantry. A skirmish wi’’. take place at 3 p.m., along with mili­ tary and civilian demonstrations both days. Both days also will offer many un­ scheduled activities, such as croquet, classes for the public and re-enactor children in the school house, cooking demonstrations, woodworking demon­ strations and blacksmithing. Some of the activities that will be featured are an authentic Civil War encampment, an opportunity to ob­ serve typical Civil War camp life and chat with the re-enactors; a Civil War scavenger hunt for the kids (parents can help, as will re-enactors). Special added attractions will be an evening candlelight lour from 7 to 9 p.m. and a “dusk” skirmish between North and South. Special tickets must be purchased for the candlelight evening event. Bowens Mills is located on Briggs Road in Yankee Springs Township. For more information, call 795-7530. PDR program to be presented to BC Board of Commissioners by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Land Partnership last Friday completed the last step in its assign­ ment to draft a proposal for a farm preser­ vation program and will present it soon to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Barry County officials have led in a state-wide movement to preserve farm land by supporting drafting a Purchase of Devel­ opment Rights (PDR) program in the past year. • Developing aspects of a proposed pro­ gram. and passing a PDR ordinance would allow the county to take advantage of state funding, if and when it becomes available. The land partnership, an ad hoc commit­ tee, was appointed more than a year ago to create the plan to put the county in a posi­ tion to receive state money for the purpose in the future. The Land Partnership was charged to determine criteria for qualifying applications to be made in the future by farmers for Purchase of Development Rights, which would preserve farms. The partnership also would determine which areas were most suitable for residen­ tial grow.h. Just one kind of preservation, a farm pur­ chase of development rights program, is be­ ing considered by the Barry County Land Partnership, but other areas of concern could use many of the tools discovered by the group. The simplified definition of PDRs, pur­ chase of development rights, used by the Rural Partners of Michigan, (formerly the Rural Development Council of Michigan) is as follows: The method designs a means of compen­ sating farmers for accepting a deed restric­ tion on their land that limits future develop­ ment of their land, based on the difference between what it could be sold for on the open market with no restrictions and what it can be sold for once an easement is placed on the land. An agricultural conservation easement is placed on the land protecting ag use. The goal is to create blocks of protected farm­ land, helping to create a long term business environment for agriculture. After meeting regularly to draft the PDR program proposal, the Barry County Land Partnership organized sc’ eral feedback ses­ sions held with persons representing vari­ ous regional interests, and three town meet­ ings have been held in different parts of the county to determine if the program was on the mark, and if there were issues not yet addressed by the BCLP. Dennis Pennington, ag agent with the MSU Extension Service, said around 135 people attended to comment. This included public officials, township officials, farmers and land owners who would like to keep their land in agriculture, even if they will no longer farm. Pennington said that about 75 percent of those who attended were land owners. One major issue raised was over the ac­ curacy of data used to determine what the value of farm land is, compared to what de­ velopment values really are in different parts of the county. Sales amounts of open land of over 20 acres were used as a basis. In some town­ ships it is rare to sell parcels of over that size, perhaps because land is being sold pri­ marily for development and not for farm­ ing. Most information available made no connection between the sale price and the amount of acreage, and often did not indi­ cate when structures and improvements had been made to the property. Two townships were not included in the data. The best sales price per acre averaged $3,200. A mathematical method not using town­ ships as a basis, but using general areas, was attempted. Though the method was thought to be very good, many land owners were suspicious of the appraisal method and easement values which would be calcu­ lated using the method because it was felt the data was not up to date and was not complete enough. This is partly because is very difficult to collect current data on properties recently being sold, and also because these figures seem to be changing at a rapid pace. There are nine assessors in the county, but their data does not consider farm use values. The register of deeds often does not record amounts of sales until long after the transaction has taken place. The Depart­ ment of Equalization has some data, but it is done differently, and does net relate to the farm appraisal process. The committee recognizes a better method of data collection must be devised so the figures used in the appraisal method arc both current and represent all parts of the county. Enlisting the help of everyone involved in collecting this kind of informa­ tion could be attempted in the future, if the county commission is in support the pro­ gram proposal. With county board direction, regular data input could result in updating the basis for appraisals as often as every month. But for now, getting the program in place is the first priority. If there is no pro­ gram. no one in the county could take ad­ vantage of any options of the preservation program, even if they wanted to donate the value of the county share of matching funds to put their land into a permanent casement. Tom Guthrie explained that some farm­ ers might want to take part in the program even if the county did not yet have funding available, but would not be able to unless the program is in place at the local level. It is anticipated there will be many farm­ ers interested in putting their farms into permanent casement. There were 38 appli­ cants for the state program pul forward earlier. Pennington said. "The next step would be for the County Board to pass this pro­ posal in the form of an ordinance to get it on the books, so it is an official program ready to be put into effect when ever the state makes money available." Funding options do not have to be in place to establish the program or to make it ready to go. Locating funding can be a later phase of the project. In the meantime, there is wide support across the state for farm preservation, and there arc other counties already making preparations to be eligible for the state or federal farm preservation matching funds when they are made available. Some coun­ ties have already found their general popu­ lation was 75 percent in favor of a PDR program, Don Drummond said. Stacy Sheridan, who has helped facilitate the drafting of the PDR program, said at an earlier meeting, Lapeer County is about ready to sign an ordinance to put the pro­ gram in place should funding become available. Clinton County is at the point of proposing one mill to generate $10 million over several years for its program. County Commission Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said funding would be the toughest nut to crack, but Planning Com­ missioner Jim Alden said he believed if a proposal represented a good cause, and of­ fered a benefit to the taxpayer, the public would support it. Everyone agreed that having good docu­ mentation and information to give to the public when the issue of funding came up, was very important. Land partnership members who have worked on this pro­ posed program will try to be prepared to discuss funding options when asked, though that was not part of their assigned duties. Tiic draft proposal created by the land partnership was to go first to the County Development Committee in early June and then to the County Board of Commission­ ers at the June 25 meeting, for its first read­ ing. Pennington will make a formal presen­ tation. At either the first or second reading, pub­ lic input will be invited. Jim Alden said because the farm preser­ vation ordinance involves planning, the Planning and Zoning Commission would at some point review it, and report and com­ ment on it, though the PZC would not have veto power over the ordinance. Another future step could result in con­ tinued duties for the ad hoc committee, such as finding a better means to collect current sales data, or conducting a survey to gather information from the public. The committee could be asked to suggest a resolution or ordinance to establish the pro­ gram. Ultimately, a permanent farm preser­ vation commission would be appointed, which would not necessarily be the same people as those on the land partnership. That group or another group could be asked to explore funding options. Alden said there were funding resources the BCLP had not even talked about. The county is already getting ready to draft a new comprehensive master plan. A survey is part of that process and could in­ clude gathering data relevant to a PDR pro­ gram. The program would presumably be integrated into the new plan. Tendercare deficiency free Tendercare Administrator Patti Oliphant (left) and Director of Staff Development K'Anne Thomason are all smiles with the news the local adult health care facility has received perfect scores from the Michigan Department of Consumer and In­ dustry Services. Tendercare was one of four nursing facilities in Michigan graded as deficiency free since January. Special $1000 SAVINGS! hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. •hearthstone residents enjoy: Quality, Caring Staff Safe and Secure Environment Extensive Activity Programs Personalized Care Plan Family Support Groups Count on .Hearthstone's Assisted Act Now! Living & Memory Care Center to care Call for details! for your loved ones. Schedule your personal tour by calling us today! Conveniently located at 4352 Breton Rd. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 (616)281-5170 www bearthjtoneastitted corn earthstone ASSISTED LIVING' & MEMORY CARE CENTER u ft No AH 410236803 „ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6, 2002 - Page 3 Beware of ‘scams, swindles and schemes,'attorney says by Marcie Westover J-Ad Graphics Intern “Beware and be cautious” were words of advice for those who attended the “Scams, Schemes and Swindles” workshop Tuesday morning at Kellogg Community College's Fehsenfeld campus just outside of Hast­ ings. The workshop, sponsored by KCC’s In­ stitute for Learning In Retirement, was led by Nancy Piggush, a representative from the Michigan Attorney General’s office. Piggush said American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) surveys in 1999 showed that 32 million Americans had been victimized by major consumer fraud that year. “Most were in the senior population,” she said. The material encouraged senior citizens "If you have to pay don't play" -Nancy Piggush to educate themselves for prevention and protection. Many members of the audience said they felt helpless and they hoped the workshop could provide them with information. Sweepstakes promotions was the first area that was covered. Piggush told the workshop that if “You have to pay, don’t play.” Seniors should be suspect or throw away promotions to which they have to send money. Many companies may also use the nega­ tive option clause as a way to get money from consumers. In this a consumer must respond with a “no” answer or the company automatically charges them. Piggush said the best thing to do was to look at all the mail, but look out for the scams. Another large area of concern was tele­ marketing. “Telemarketing fraud costs Americans $40 billion a year,” Piggush noted. The first thing to do when dealing with a telemarketer is to take control. Piggush en­ couraged seniors to ask questions and if CONTEST, continued from page 1 they wanted to ask to be removed from the telemarketers' list. A new scam that the Attorney General’s office is aware of, concerns any calls where consumers have to call back an 809 area code, which costs consumers money. More information about telemarketing “Telemarking fraud costs Americans $40 billion a year. -Nancy Piggush fraud can be found at www.junkbusters.com. Telephone slam­ ming and cramming are also a problem. Attorney Nancy Piggush educates seniors on current scams. Slamming is when phone companies switch people’s carriers without permission and cramming is when they add unknown charges to the phone bill. The best thing people can do is to read all their bills thoroughly, said Piggush. The issue of scanner laws and item pric­ ing also was raised. “Consumers ought to know what they are paying for,” said Piggush. She stressed checking the price of items before they arc brought. Concern for ID fraud has risen with the rise of technology. It was also stressed that people should never give out their social security numbers or credit card number to someone they don’t know. There is more information available at www.consumer.gov/idtheft. After the Sept. 11 attacks there has been an outpouring of support for charities, but Piggush warns not all of them are real. Some companies use a name similar to a well known charity, but about 90 percent of the money they collect goes to company, not the needy. People should check into every charity and ask for specific information and never give a pledge over the phone, Piggush said. To check on charities citizens can con­ tact the Consumer Protection Hotline at 877-SOLVE-88 or the Philanthropic Re­ search, Inc. at www.guidestar.org. A scam that targets many seniors con­ cerns living trust kits on television. Piggush stressed that it is hard for the average per­ son to cover all the complicated aspects of creating a living trust. She suggested con­ sulting an attorney and even checking their work until they have met all of the require­ ments. Predatory lending is another problemfor the senior population. Companies may remortage a house and then charge very high interest rates. People loo often lose their homes because of this scam. “Beware and be cautious, utilize the services that are out there for you," said Piggush in closing. "Beware and be cautious, utilize the services that are out there for you. -Nancy Piggush The Department of Consumer Industry Services, which handles complains about predatory lending, can be consulted at 877­ 999-6442. A representative from Riverbend Travel also talked at the worskop about tips for seniors. Other consumer information web sites include the Michigan Attorney General at www.ag.statc.mi.us, the Federal Communi­ cations Commission at www.fccinfo@fcc.gov and the Federal Trade Commission at www.flc.gov. Tony Crosariol Bette Matteson millage. How do you feel about that? 2) What do you see as the biggest issues fac­ ing the Delton Kellogg School District? 3) For Matteson: What has your biggest con­ tribution been to the school district while you’ve been on the board of education? For Crosariol: What have your contributions been to the school district? 4) Why should voters choose you rather than your oppo­ nent? Answers are as follows: 1) Proposal A changes: Crosariol: “I don’t have a problem with people paying more for education. If it helps the district’s cash flow, I would be in favor of it. We have a lot of facility and physical plant problems we have to solve and we’ll have to generate that money somewhere.” Matteson: “They’re talking about a lot of things. We do actually need more money, whether it’s going to come from millage or student aid. I think all the schools are fac­ ing difficulty. Declining enrollments are creating a loss of revenue. There are lots of ideas on how we’re going to come up with the money. Of course, we all have to do what the slate decrees us to do.” 2) Biggest issues: Crosariol: “A) We’re in the middle of budget problems. Last year we lost 76 stu­ dents. This year it’s predicted we’ll lose 30 more students. According to demographic experts, this trend is predicted to continue in the near future, so we have to find new and creative ways to bring revenues into the school district. Some of the ways would be grants — we need to write more grants — and partnering with more community and business entities to help us with pro­ jects. There is a Facilities Committee iden­ tifying projects. I think some of those pro­ jects could be achieved through partner­ ships with community and business enti­ ties. One of my qualifications is that I’m ef­ fective in networking different organiza­ tions together to achieve common goals. B) I believe we need to raise our expectations for our students’ performance. I think they will respond and achieve greater success. I sometimes think we don’t always have our expectations set high enough for them. We sometimes almost set them up to fail be­ cause of that. C) We need effective market­ ing of the school district. We need to mar­ ket the many positive programs and achievements that occur in our school sys­ tem. In this way maybe we can attract more families to come and live in our area. My (background) as a sales and marketing per­ son gives me the experience and knowl­ edge that would help formulate an effective marketing plan. D) I'd like to see that all policies, procedures and rules are enforced consistently and equally for both the stu­ dents and the staff.” Matteson: “A) The first thing would be raising student achievement. We do have our MEAP scores back. In the elementary, we went up, so we’re really proud of that. I think we’ve improved our reading. B) Fi­ nances are another concern — dealing with what the state gives us. Also declining en­ rollment, which has to do with the financial problem. Enrollment has to do with local dcvclopntWtt. Thtre is a new development going in in Delton hopefully with homes that young families can afford. I think that’s what we have to do — be appealing to young families, attract them into our dis­ trict. C) School safety — it’s one thing we’ve been working on for several years.” 3) Contribution to school district: Crosariol: “I’m very active in the high school PIE group (the school’s parent or­ ganization). I purchased last year’s building trades home to show support for the pro­ gram. I was an organizing member of the Southwest Barry County Development Team, which has blossomed into a coopera­ tive effort between Barry, Hope and Prairieville townships and the DK school district to work on community development projects identified by a study performed a year ago. I also do many projects with the Rotary. We’re a pretty active group.” Matteson: “I think we all (the school board members) work together real well. I’ve been secretary the last three years. I’m on the Policy Committee, which is working on getting a whole new policy book writ­ ten. I think we just work very hard every month. The board has always been a very conservative board. We’ve worked real hard to make wise choices with the money the district does have. I think we’ve done a good job with staying out of debt and using taxpayers’ money wisely." 4) Why you? Crosariol: “I believe 1 possess unique tal­ ents and skills that will allow me to help take the DK school district to the next level. We have problems that the district faces now that need creative answers, and I believe I’m the person best suited io help develop those answers.” Matteson: “I’ve been on the board eight years. I’ve gained experience through those years attending conferences and boardsmanship classes. I think that has helped. It keeps us up to date on the laws, etc." Delton Middle School students of the month honored hannon. Delton Kellogg Middle Schoolers named All rewards and. treats arc provided by Studem of the Month during the second se­ ^tW Middle School Partners in Edvcation mester were treated to an ice cream social group, with the cooperation of Food Serv­ Friday. ices Director Janclle Iles and her staff. Those receiving Student of the Month Buckhannon, school secretary Pat Kamahave maintained a high standard of citizen­ raad and fifth grade teacher Rhonda Stur­ ship, are helpful to others, work well in geon organize the events throughout the class, demonstrate a friendly attitude, show year. respect and caring for others, maintain a Fifth-grade Students of the Month in­ positive attitude and demonstrate responsi­ cluded Allison Deschaine, Conrad Drum, bility. Students of the Month are nominated Emily Stevens, Steven Kirk Johnson, Kara by their teachers. Each winner receives a Bowman, Lydia Ely, Corbin Gayheart, certificate, sweet roll and juice and four Lauren Knollenberg, Sarah Kucharek, Gar­ snack coupons to use in the cafeteria. Par­ rett Warner, Travis Woodmansee, Jimmy ents are notified by mail. The ice cream so­ Fletcher, Samantha Holroyd, Steven Kirk cial is a way to “re-honor all the students Johnson, Daniel McIntyre, Billy Moon, who were nominated this semester,” ac­ Cody Morse, Sara Weimer, AJ. Chapman, cording to Assistant Principal Mary Buck­ Colleen Geiger, Tarah Keim, Sam Vickery and Matt Tufiedal. Sixth-grade Students of the Month in­ cluded Nick Bishop, Morgan Hennessey, Kaitlyn Jarvis, Chris Miller, Chelsea Streeter, Amber Strick, Koty Watson, Whitney Roberts, Jon Hess, Justin Garri­ son, Blake Harger, Jimmy Lane, Stephanie Ross, Jessy Smith, Kirk Wolschleger, Gabe Hayford, Samantha Darrow, Nick Kuykcndal, Sarah McCord, Derrick McElhaney, David Roberts, Jessica Samis, Larry White, Kaitlin Krohn, Eric Boehm, Bethany Draper, Chad KJoth, Derrick Martz and Sarah McCord. Seventh-grade Students of the Month in­ cluded Kristen Marble, Amber Okeley, Hilary Phelps, Jessica Sweat, Trisha Walker, Kristen Elliott, Josh Fourtare, Dy­ lan Goebel, Samantha Madden, Ashley [ Ruthruff, Kaylee Woodmansee, Janet Brooks, Nick Haas, Lacie Harvath, Cody Neft, Steve Tiffany, Kacie Woznicki, Alicia Harmon, Laura Bortle, Brendan Boyle, Kristen Elliott, Nate Pursell and Stephanie Hammond. Eighth-grade Students of the Month were Ashley Goldsworthy, Emily Newkirk, AJ. Wcyerman, Jack Griffin, Brandon Alman, Andrea Beach, Alan Browne, Jessica Car­ diff, Stephanie Desncss, Tim Gcibig, Ma­ rissa Ingle, Jon Osborne, Allene Smith, Al­ exandria Culbert, Tracy Hoekstra, Stacey Hughes, Rachel Humphreys, Katie Mad­ den, Shane Martindale and Samantha Pat­ rick. Those sixth-graders who received Student of the Month are shown. Fifth-grade students receiving Student of the Month are pictured. Pictured are seventh-graders receiving Student of the Month. Eighth-graders receiving Student of the Month are shown. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6. 2002 l€TT€RS...from Our Readers In My Opinion... Sheriff’s actions must be questioned by public County Board should always meet at night The Barry County Board of Commissioners last week unwisely voted to spend more than $3 million of taxpayers' money, without clear consent from the public, on a site for a new Commission on Aging and Health Department facility. This troubling development is largely the result of the faulty assumption by six County Board members that they know what's best for the rest of us. And this assump­ tion comes from this “gang of six" making decisions and doing business continually without much feedback from the public. Yes folks, we the people haven't been paying attention. Perhaps we've been preoccu­ pied with “Survivor," "Spiderman" or the Detroit Red Wings. However, the biggest reason we’ve been out of the loop is that the County Board of Commissioners is one of the last local governmental units to conduct proceedings chiefly during daytime hours. Its regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, starting at 9:30 a.m. and lasting until about noon or sometimes continuing in'o the afternoon. Committee meetings, where much of the real decision making takes place, also are held during daylight weekday hours. Meanwhile, all 16 township boards in Barry County conduct their meetings during evenings. The villages of Freeport. Middleville, Nashville and Wood'and regularly meet during night-time hours. The City of Hastings has its regular ccuntil meetings on the second and fourth Monday evenings of the month. If asked, the township, village and the city officials will say they meet at night for two important reasons: (1) Most of their public servants have regular jobs and have to work during the day; (2) They want to make it easy for concerned citizens to attend if they wish, thereby making government accountable to the people who elected it. It was a little more than a decade ago that this newspaper suggested the County Board meet at night. The board made token, half-hearted efforts with a couple of eve­ ning sessions that weren’t well attended. Government 101 teaches us to understand that people won't show up to meetings unless they're upset about something, so meetings can be sparsely attended for months, but then suddenly get a big crowd when something big is brewing. We were told some time ago that another excuse for day meetings is the availability of department heads for board members' information. Two responses shoot down that argument. One is that government is supposed to be of the people, for the people and by the people (according to Abraham Lincoln) and not just for the convenience of public officials (according to John Fehsenfeld). The other response is that department heads routinely arc expected to be present at night-time township, village and city meetings, and so should they be for county meetings. To the credit of the current County Board of Commissioners, there have been three night-time meetings this year, one in the Delton area, one in Middleville and a third in Johnstown Township, with public attendance of 62, 5 and 23. respectively. We have been told the two well-attended meetings were orchestrated, but whenever a large group of people show up, it's the result of neighbors and people with concerns banding to­ gether to try to gain the attention of local lawmakers. With morning meetings, too many people are shut out of the process entirely because they have day jobs. With morning meetings, too many people are unable to run for County Board scats, which realistically can only be sought by those who are retired, farmers, self-employed or CEOs. The rest of us working stiffs, the majority, arc denied the chance to serve because we have to make a living during daytime. The time has come for the County Board of Commissioners to meet regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings, not mornings, of every month. If they make that critical move, they will remove unfair barriers to public input, public participation and the American democratic process. If commissioners fail to act on this suggestion, thenceforward every time they proudly proclaim theselvcs as public servants they'll just be shooting off the:, mouths, talking the talk without walking the walk. — David T. Young, editor, Hastings Banner The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or win be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Dear editor: Let’s look at the u'./cgations in last week’s Hastings Banner against Sheriff Steve DeBoer. DeBoer stated that someone is spreading lies about him, but did not say which one of the allegations is a lie. Is is where Deboer admittedly leaves the scene of an accident where property damage has occurred? He was in a county car. which has a two-way radio, so why didn’t he use that to report the accident right away and wait for a deputy to come out and investigate? Why didn’t he use his cell phone? Why didn’t he stop at the owner’s house and inform them of the damage to their mailboxes and ask to use their phone? DeBoer said he didn't take a breathalyz­ er because it doesn’t always happen when it’s not apparent that a person is DUI. How can a person assess someone over the phone whether they are DUI or not? If I was a deputy and someone called me and said they just took out a row of mailboxes because “deer" ran out in front of them and admitted they were drinking, some red flags would go up. If that were John Q. Public, I know someone would have been knocking on their door and I know a deputy would have gone to the scene to investigate to see if what I claimed was true by looking at the damage to the vehicle and then the damage to the mailboxes. Was that done? Were there other deviations to standard operating procedures in this accident? Even if it were not against the law to hit and run, it is just respectful to go up and identify yourself to the owners of the mailboxes and tell them that you just wiped out their mail box? If that were John Q. Public what would have happened? Deboer said he called it in that same evening and the next day the report was done. Then why does the report say it was made that evening and not the next day? Is that how it would have been handled for me or anyone else in the public? I would like to talk to the guy who fixed the car and get his perspective on this. Policies for county employees insist that no employee shall use a county vehicle for personal use and no county employee shall drink when using a county vehicle. This is punishable by up to being fired. He not only admitted to doing this cn this occasion, but also admitted he went to the Elks with the county car and drank alcohol. He says thi^is political. Let’s say it is. So what? He did what he did, and should quit making excuses for his actions. The sheriff and Barry County Prosecutor Shane McNeil are trying to excuse this unethical and potentially criminal behavior because it may be politically motivated. McNeil said that both of them are held to the same standards as the public. Doesn’t sound like it here. Prosecutor McNeil said he couldn't investigate a DUI more than a year after the fact, which is probably true. But could he investigate if a deer actually ran out in front of you? Could he talk to the owners of the mailboxes to get their take on it? How about leaving the scene of an acci­ dent without the sheriff identifying him­ self? How about if the police teport was fal­ sified? How about finding out if he deviat­ ed from standard procedure? The sheriff said he didn't have anything to hide, so why wasn't the accident report turned over to the prosecutor when it happened? Why did we have to wait over a year to look into this? Why aren't county commissioners asking the sheriff why he uses the county car for personal use and drinks alcoholic beverages while driving it? Why should the taxpayer pay to fix the county car when the sheriff had it for personal use? There are too many unanswered ques­ tions. I can tell you who gave the story to Channel 8 news though; it was me! I’m not the one with anything to hide or cover up. Political? No. Maybe it’s because there isn't a day that goes by that reminds me of the fact that a drunk driver left me perma­ nently disabled. The intense pain that I have to go through all daily is a constant reminder of one man’s irresponsible drink­ ing habits. Eventually I will have to have my right leg amputated because of a drunk driver. Political? No. Personal? Yes! The truth and the man who is supposed to be in charge of upholding the law held to the same standards as the rest of us is what the people of Barry County want. The County Board needs to look into this as well as ask questions. I'm hoping the State Police are asking the same questions in their investigation. In Michigan, the two beers the sheriff claimed to have drunk would put him in violation of the new CCW law. Under the new taw being in possession of a firearm and consuming alcohol which omres to have a blood alcohol limit above .02 is against the law. In my opinion, it is obvious to me that the sheriff abused the power of his office and is now trying to deflect blame by blaming someone else. Any ordinary citizen would have been investigated fully and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law if these alle­ gations were found to be the truth. But we will never know, will we. David Stevens, Middleville Belated allegations questionable To the editor: In using the words integrity, humility, honesty and caring which transcends unquestionably ones heart. Sheriff Steve Deboer is one of many who come to mind, Reading the article May 30. in the Banner pertaining to an incident May 1. 2002, seems rather misplaced. To most it would be quite evident using one’s logic that the state troopers carried out what was necessary pertaining to the circumstances given. If circumstances denoted testing for alcohol levels, it would have been done, sheriff or not. Under the law, the troopers are sworn to do so. Logically they would not jeopardize their jobs. For someone to pursue this incident from 12 to 13 months to the later would suggest that the motive isn’t to correct a wrongdo­ ing, but rather to strike out in very poor judgment To know Sheriff Deboer is to understand that he upholds the meaning of the words you just read in the very first sentence. Julie L. Jarvis, (I remain un-anonymous), Hastings DeBoers caring and kind people To the editor: The letter is to express our gratitude for all the kindness and help from Steve and Julie DeBoer. Steve and Julie go above and beyond the line of duty to care for the community. They helped to start the victims’ advocate program that assists families in crisis. The DeBoers personally entered our lives on a day that forever changed our family, the day our son Mark died - April 28,2001. Steve consoled my husband, as he too knows the pain of lasing a child. I am sure Mark’s death brought forth in Steve his own grief and pain. His words and understand­ ing helped so much. Julie stood by us, making sure we ate, slept and gave us support and help to guide us through this tragedy. She was by my side when I said my final farewell to Mark at the hospital. Steve ana Julie both attended Mark’s visitation and funeral offering over­ whelming concern. It has been a year since Mark’s accident. As we came home from work on the 28th of April, Steve DeBoer pulled in our driveway. He wanted to know how we were doing. All this man has to think of, and yet he remembered and cared enough to take time to stop by. Steve and Julie carry a special place in our hearts and family and we appreciate them for all that they do. Ben and Tammy Heath, Hastings Downtown should be more attractive To tide editor: ., .. . „ , Because I spend a lot of time on foot, instead of in my car, I consider myself an astute observer of the town, and of the nice and not so nice aspects of it Some months ago. I wrote a letter to the editor that reflected the former (the foot­ bridge at Tydeii Park). Unfortunately, I am writing this letter about something that has caught my eye that is not so flattering. Our downtown area is a busy and lively place despite the many chain stores and restaurants on the fringes of town. I think that everyone wants our downtown to stay alive and healthy, but I am afraid that a few problems, if not corrected, could prevent this from happening. One thing that could be improved is the exterior appearance of the State Street busi­ ness. I have notice that a fair number of stores do not take proper care of their door­ ways. A daily sweeping and a weekly Naturally, this letter is not a criticism of the many business owners in town who take pride in their shop fronts and who keep them clean and neat However, those who are guilty of the abovementioned need to follow the example of the rest of their fel­ low shop keepers so that the downtown can continue to be a pleasant place to shop and Hastings a nice place to live. Lisa Morgan, Hastings cleaning would make a world of difference. It would also probably bring new business and keep regular customers returning. Another problem is the empty stores in town whose windows are dirty and whose interiors look as if they are used as storage facilities. For passersby this look sloppy and downright ugly. It also takes away from neighboring stores whose windows are spic n’ span and tastefully decorated. *1110. lUeek'i, 2ueAlio*.... What about cigarette tax? How do you feci about Gov. John Engler’s proposal to raise taxes on cigarettes by 25 cents as a way to lower the state budget deficit? haSScs Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 nzuwwrti Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49055-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 Frederic Jacobs Vice President John Jacobs President Steven Jacobs Secretery/Treesurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) ShetySufsar Patricia Johns Man Cowall Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawn. Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Patricia Morse. Hastings: Lu pc Hernandez, Hastings: “If they are going to tax “I agree, I think it’s a good anything, they should tax the idea. The government docs beer ' a lot of things for us and we need to stand behind it.” Lori Armstrong, Hastings: Julie Allen, Hastings: “I think we should get Governor Engler out of of­ fice.” “Engler taxes us enough on other things. Why do smokers always have to be penalized?" Kasey Brown, Nashville: “Lower it.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m. to 5.-30 p.m„ Saturdays 8:30 a.m, til Noon Hastings: “As a smoker, I am less than enthused. Raising taxes does not address the under­ lying problem of overspend­ ing and poor fiscal manage­ ment on the part of the state government. It only encour­ ages the problem.” Scott Omman Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoinmg counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 490580602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hattng* Banrw - Thursday. Jun* 6.2002 - Page 5 State rep. hopeful to have ‘Coffee with the Candidate’ More LETTERS... from Our Readers Let’s bring river out of the shadows To the editor: The Thomapplc River in Hastings has far too long been treated as a back alley, rather than the aesthetic resource that it is. We only have to travel as far as Lansing. Battle Creek or Grand Rapids to sec how larger cities have turned their rivers into ac­ cessible, enjoyable focal points of their downtown areas. City planners and elected officials in Hastings have joined the move­ ment by bringing a riverwalk to highlight this city's best natural resource. Library planners have tried to go a step further. They have envisioned a building next to the river that would connect to the riverwalk. This would further the move­ ment to turn the river into an attraction and would make the river visually accessible year-round. Tyden Park — the only public site on the river within city limits — is closed for nearly half the year. So the only time the Thomapplc can be seen for much of the year is in quick glimpses from one of two bridges or from one of the few streets it borders. With its tree-lined banks, the river here also has more natural beauty to offer residents than its concrete-bound urban counterparts. Nearly two years ago, residents of Hast­ ings and Rutland charter townships voted to join the city in paying the cost of running a new library. Plans have been drawn with public input. The proposed riverside site is available. And many individuals, busi­ nesses and organizations have pledged money, with promises for more funding once a site has been secured. Unfortunately, some people are opposed to the site because it would mean closing off one block of East Mill Street, between Jefferson and Michigan. The steering committee for the new li­ brary has spent $180,000 on architectural renderings, some of which were for sites suggested by people opposed to the Mill Street site. Those suggested sites were con­ sidered, but were found to be ill-suited due to their location, cost, size, availability or other factors. The same steering committee also held a public forum early in May for people to learn more about the project and ask questions and voice concerns. A closing com­ ment by the outside mediator after hearing both sides was that there is no perfect loca­ tion that will satisfy everyone. That said, we have a site which is available, afford­ able (free), and is downtown, making it within walking distance of the scboolf and most of the homes within the city limits. Closing that block of East Mill Street will not only close two unsafe intersections (because of a building on a curve at cnc end and a foot-thick concrete railing at the otuer, both of which block vision), it will also enable the city to redesign the drive­ way of the fire department, allowing faster, safer exits from the station on emergency calls. If no site is perfect, and the only drawback to this proposed site is eliminat­ ing two poorly designed intersections and improving the fire department's response time, it seems like a bargain and one that also will help bring our river out of the shadows. Anyone who's in favor of bringing a new library to the river's edge along Mill Street can sign a petition at the library in favor or the proposed site. Please, let’s move for­ ward with a library that, once built, will be a source of pride for the entire area. Kathy Maurer, Hastings Many flag ceremonies are improper To the editor, In regards to the Hastings Township Cemetery: It was a beautiful tribute Memorial Day to our loved ones, but still no proper electric DUNELLON, FL. - John Glenn Coffman, formerly of Nashville, MI. went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2002. Mr. Coffman was bom April 24, 1926 in Clarksburg, WV. to Mr. A. Glenn and Olive (Brand) Coffman. John had one brother. Junes (Ceceila); four sisters, lleene (Hunter), Sue (James), Gretchen, and Judy (William). John was retired from Owens-Illinois glass plant in Charlotte, MI. He formerly worked as a salesman and served in the United States Army during World War I. Friends and family will always remember the kind heart John had. if you knew John Coffman, you had a friend, if you needed help you could count on him to be there. A true role model for young and old. John was preceded in death by his wife. Mary; infant sister, Gretchen; father & mother. Surviving is wife Sue; children. Rosanne. John. David (Elizabeth), Chris (William), Brian (Stacey), Brad (Julie), W. Glenn. Melissa (Michael); stepsons, Anthony (Gini), James. Rick. Randy (Tina). Skip (Diane). 25 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00pm. Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, MI. Remembrances can be made to the Salvation Army or charity of choice in memory of John Glenn Coffman. service or water, and growing. Our national flag is being displayed 24 hours each day without the proper lighting. On Memorial Day the flag has not flown at half-staff until noon, according to the United States Code, for some time. Which is my fault due to an oversight seeing that I have been taking care of the flag at the Medical Care Cemetery site on Nashville Road on flag days. The poles were purchased and installed by the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post some years back. I was informed that the maintenance staff, due to austerity cuts no longer does this proper flag procedure. James Breitner, Hastings Member of American Legion Post #45 and Nashville VFW Post #8260 The Committee to Elect Rebecca Luka­ siewicz will have “Coffee with the Candi­ date” at 8 a.m. Friday. June 14. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The event is intended to offer an oppor­ tunity for people from the Hastings and Barry County areas to meet Lukasiewicz, who seeking the Democratic Party’s nomi­ nation for state representative in the Aug. 6 primary election. “This event will offer the citizens of Hastings and surrounding area an opportu­ nity to meet me in person, ask questions and express their concerns about the cur­ rent state of the government in Michigan." Lukasiewicz said. “We are a unique, rural district, which entails having concerns that are distinct from other legislative districts in the state, and I want to ensure that the perspectives of the people in my district arc Ernie Ball, Middleville leader, dies by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The death May 30 of Ernie Ball, 83, has left a hole in his family and in the Mid­ dleville community. Bali served on the fire department for 30 years. On his retirement as fire chief in 1976 he was surprised by an outpouring of sentiment from friends and colleagues. More than 200 gathered at the fire station with laughter and some tall talcs and a few tears. When he retired as village manager in 1984, after 24 years of service, his praises were again heard. At that time, while he hoped to travel with his wife, Dorothy, he pledged to be of assistance to the village in whatever capacity he could. In 1992, he fulfilled that promise and re­ turned as interim manager when his re­ placement, Kit Roon, had to resign for health reasons. Roon died and eventually was replaced by Everil Mar.shum. Ball is survived by his wife, Dorothy, daughters Cheryl Myers and Chris K. Mu­ gridge and son Earnest. He has five grand­ children and seven great grandchildren and three sisters, Ethel Howerzyl, Margaret Izenhoff and Enid Schiutman, as well as many nieces and nephews. Service to the community became a fam­ ily tradition with daughter Cheryl serving on the Village Planning Commission, daughter Chris working for the village and son-in-law Lon, the current village presi­ dent. Services were held Monday, June 3, at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville with the Rev. Stanley Finkbciner officiat­ ing. Ball is interred in Mount Hope Ceme­ tery. Memorial contributions can be made to Thomapplc Township Emergency Services or to the Home of Hope Hospice. brought to the forefront in my campaign." If Lukasiewicz is successful in the pri­ mary for the 87th District of the State House of Representatives, which includes all of Barry County and parts of Ionia County, she will face incumbent Republi­ can Gary Newell in the Nov. 5 general election. She said her immediate campaign con­ cerns include stopping the privatization of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, bal­ ancing the state budget to overcome the current $470 million deficit without jeop­ ardizing education, environmental protec­ tion, or raising taxes, and protection of Michigan's natural resources. Coffee with the Candidate will be free and open to the public. Rebecca Lukasiewicz U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. ILS. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thomapplc. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Caphol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stale Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. INTRODUCING... HASTINGS CITY BANK’S PRIME LINE 4.75%** ...USE THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME TO ■ BUY A NEW CAR, PAY BILLS, REMODEL YOUR HOME, PAY FOR COLLEGE TUITION... ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF! Rag. price $200 ♦ NO CLOSING FEES! Sale Price *200°° ♦ NO MINIMUM RATE! 221 W. Mill Street. 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Greenfield HASTINGS - Margaret A. Greenfield, age 71, of S. M-37 Highway, Hastings, died Saturday, May 25. 2002 at Battle Creek Health System. Mrs. Greenfield was bom Oct. 29, 1930 in Athens, Mi. the daughter of John and Sorphina (Leilous) Matson. She was raised in the Dowling area and attended Dowling School, graduating in 1948 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Kellogg Community College for secretarial skills. She was married to DeWayne Greenfield on Nov. 7. 1951. She has lived at her pre­ sent address since that time. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for over 20 years, retiring in 1992. She previously worked for the Sears Store in Hastings, the former Barry County Medical Facility (now Thomapplc Manor) and Eaton’s in Battle Creek. She was a member of Local #138 U.A.W., enjoyed gardening, watching and caring for birds, her grandchildren and was a former Cub Scout Leader. Mrs. Greenfield is survived by sons. Steven (Karen) Greenfield of Hastings. Brad (Shelly) Greenfield of Hastings. Terry (Julie) Greenfield of Hastings, and Jerry Greenfield of Hastings*, daughters, Becky (Dennis) Cooney of Hastings. Teressa Greenfield and special friend Shawn Benner of Hastings. Sheila (Ron) Prucha of Hastings, and Nancy (Robert) Dennis of Dowling; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grand­ children; brother. Hewitt (Ruth) Matson of Union City and sister. Shirley (Tom) Lance of Lansing. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. De Wayne on Feb. 25. 1966; brothers. Lary, Fordest. Clayion. and Johnny Matson. Services will be held at 11 e.m. Thursday. May 30. 2002 at Dowling Country ChapelUnited Methodist Church with Pastor Dianne Doten-Morrison officiating. Interment will be at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASASTV1F.W FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 xm.; Sun­ day School 11.*00 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pzn.; Bible COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 6'6-721-8077. Pastor Di­ Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. anne Dottcn Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 xm.; Sunday School 11:15 xm. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12- ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 pan. For more infor­ 805 S. Jefferson f ather Al Rusicll. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pan.; Sunday Masses 8:30 xm. and 11:00 xm.; Confession Satur­ day 3:304:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 xm.; classes for ail ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 xm. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 1IXX) xm.; Sunday School. 10 xm. for ail ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE, THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings al cor­ ner of Mill St) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Saner. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 xm.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 xm.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pzn.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (6.6) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe HI. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 xm. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 im, Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARE.NE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 xm. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 xm. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 xm.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.: Thursday Bible Study 7 pzn. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call (or more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 azn.; Worship 11XX) xm.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible ’XX) pan. QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 xm.; Worship II xm.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. mation call the church office. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Stale Rd. and Boll wood St, Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 xm.. 10:00­ 10:45 xm. Sunday Sc hool for all ages an 1 our second Worship Ser­ vice is from HXX)xm.-l2:l5p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH our “Kid's Tune" is a great time of M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard celebrating Christ for all ages 2 Moore, Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ Thursday 9 xm. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 10:45 xm. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening senice 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pan. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices • 9:15 xm. Morning Prayer. 11:00 xm. Holy Conununion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prajcr used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). ward to wonhipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Paster. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. June 6 - 5:45 p.m. Adult Bell Choir, 7:00 p.m. Crossways. Saturday. June 8 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. June 9- 8:00 A 10:00 xm. Worship; AAL Branch Meet­ ing; 12:45 p.m. Jail Ministry: 3:00-7:00 p.m. Vision learn Advi­ sors Workshop. Mondaj, June 10 7:00 p.m.. Women of Faith Dinner Outing. Tuesday, '-ne 11 - 11.*00 xm. Youth Beil Choir to Comis­ sion on Aging; 6:00 p.m. BPW; 6: 30 p.m. Softball Game at Ch­ eney. 7:00 p.m. New Disciples; 7: 00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. June 12 - 7XX) p.m. Worship; 8:00 pzn. The Way. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 xm. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Wor­ ship Service: 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Leisure Time Bible Studies. Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Pastor HASTINGS FIRST INITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Usa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 xm. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 xm. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. S. CHURCH Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lunun. Interim Pastor. Willard H. Curtis, Parish Associ­ ate. Sunday, June 9 - 9.00 xm. Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 xm. Children's Worship; 10:00 xm. "Coffee Hour" • Dining Room; 10:30 azn. Contemporary Worship Scr/ice; 10:50 xm. Chil­ Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Servke 10: 30 xm dren's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCFI • AM 1220. The 10:30 Service it broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during Nashville. Rev. Al Rusaeil. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 xm. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise <k Worship 10: 30 xm.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where both Sen ices. Children’s Worship is available during both Services. Monday. June 10 - 8:30 xm. Staff meets for prayer and planning. 7:00 p.m. Session meets in the Dining Room. Tuesday. June 11 7:00 p.m. Deacons meet in the Dining Room. Wednesday. June 12 - 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir. 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Classroom. Everyone is Someone Special" For information call 1-6I6-731-SI94 or I-51 ■’-852-1806. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.DJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 135! North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Hastings, Michigan____________________ /* ______________________ 770 Cook Rd. - Dale O. Cole DELTON - Dale O. Cole, of Delton, passed away June 1, 2002, at his residence with his family at his side. Mr. Cole was bom on June 1,1923, at the family farm in Baltimore Township. He was an avid gardener, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he hunted turkey this past spring. He was retiree of Kellogg's with 18 years of service, retiring from his family farm after 30 years of hard work. For over 12 years he and his wife win­ tered in Frostproof, FL. He is survived by his wife, Irene (Springer) whom he married on Jan. 6, 1945; their children, Diana (Richard) Hamm of Downing, Joan (David) Sntmes of Hastings, Tert/(Deborah) Cole of Delton and Randy (Penny) Cole of Plainwell; sis­ ters, Doris Goff of Kakmazoo, Neva (Morris) Brandt of Hastings and Nyla Bechtel of Hastings; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Cole, in 1982 and a grandson. Jeb Cole, in 1981. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday. June 6, 2002. 1 p.m. at Union Cemetery. Lacy. MI . Pastor Steve Olmstead, officiating. Food and fellowship will follow graveside service at the Pleasantview Family Church, 2601 Lacey Road. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice or a charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. MI. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 231 4887 Coats Grove Rd. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH George W Jordan HASTINGS - George W. Jordan, age 71, of Hastings, died Friday. May 31. 2002 at his home. Mr. Jordan was bom Aug. 12, 1930 in Hastings. MI. the son of Floyd and Edna (Kidder) Jordan. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools graduated from Hastings High School. He was married to Gloria J. (Campbell) Zimmerman on July 12, 1958. Mr. Jordan’s employment included Hastings Aluminum Products. Riverside Cemetery. Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. and Orchard Industries. His hobbies included collecting lion fig­ urines, various lion memorabilia, playing cards and all sports. Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife, Gloria; daughters, Tammy L. Hartman of Hastings and Lisa K. (Randy) Bunce of Hastings; stepsons. Michael A. Zimmerman of Hastings, Myron L. Zimmerman of Texas, Douglas S. Zimi.ierman of Big Rapids, John W. Zimmerman of Big Rapids; five grandchildien; five step grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday. June 5, 2002 at Irving Township Cemetery. Elder Kenneth Colburn officiated. Inter­ ment at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Bonnie Bishop (Goodman) HASTINGS - Bonnie Bishop (Goodman) of Hastings, age 64. died Thursday, May 30, 2001 at her home in Hastings. Mrs. Bishop was bom March 2, 1938 in Floyd County, Ky. to William Keen Goodman and Esther Mae (Hunter) Goodman, both of who are deceased. Her employment included working in patient accounts at the Battle Creek Health Systems, retiring in 1998. Formerly employed at State Fann Insurance as an expense analysis bookkeeper for 17 years; waste management; H.B. Sherman Manufacturing. She was married to Robert Eugene Bishop on March 20. 1982 in Battle Creek. She was an area resident for most of her life. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and going to the casino. She loved cooking. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary Lodge. She is survived by her husband, Robert Eugene Bishop of Hastings; daughter, Diana and Gordon Fullerton of Marshall; brother, Willie Goodman of Kentucky, sis­ ters. Ethel Dickinson of Marshall and Pamela and Chuck Bailey of Battle Creek; step-son, Dennis Monroe and Anna Bishop of Battle Creek; granddaughters. Nicole Jacox and Alexis Jacox cf Battle Creek; former husband, Gary Buskirk of Ceresco; and two step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and Karen K. Buskirk (1957) (daughter). Also two brothers. Curt Goodman and James Goodman. Services were held Monday. June 3,2002 in the Bachman Funeral Chapel. Rev. James Hunter Jr. officiated. Interment at Townsend Cemetery, Marengo Township. Ml. Memorials may be made to Barry County Hospice. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebbie Funeral Service. \________ Douglas Wolfe________ | |_________ Ellen C. Young LAKE ODESSA - Ellen C. Young, age 80, of Eagle Point. Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, June 2. 2002 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings after a short illness. Ellen was bom June 8. 1921 in Rollo, N.D. to Leslie and Frances (Geer) Strouse. She had graduated from Lowell High School in 1940, and was married U>A.J. Young on June 8, 1940 in Cedar Springs. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 26. 1997. Ellen had retired from Hastings Manufacturing after 33 years of service. Her passion in life was golfing. Ellen is survived by her daughter. Rose Mary Johnson (Phil) of Longwood, FL; her loving sister and constant companion, Alvena Baldry of Middleville; het grand­ children. Dennis (Malissia) Johnson of TN. K. Joseph (Dana) Johnson of FL, Kenneth (Lesli) Johnson of FL, and Becky (Rick) Galloway of NY; 10 great grandchildren; her brother, Leslie Strouse; her step-moth­ er, Doris Strouse; her aunt. Hazel Strouse, many nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband, A J. Young; her brothers and sister, Vernon Strouse, Fernando Strouse. Leslie Strouse, Richard Strouse, Johnny Strouse and Frances Staal. The funeral service was held On Wednesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Crohn’s Foundation. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral ChapJs, Inc., Lake Odessa. David Roy Downs______ | CADILLAC - David Roy Downs, age 64, of Cadillac. Mich., passed away May 26, 2002 at Crystal Falls. Mich. He was bom Nov. 13. 1937 in Hastings, Mich, the son of Harold and Geraldine (Clement) Downs. He was married to Margaret Kay Butler on June 29, 1963 at Crystal! Falls, Mich. He attended Western Michigan Univer­ sity and Harvard. He had a life long career in human resources and management. Mr. Downs is survived by his wife, Kay Downs of Cadillac; daughters, Amy (David) Martin and children. Reilly and Cole of Naperville. FL, Beth Downs of Chicago. III. and Julie (Scott) Collett and daughter. Catherine of Cincinnati, Ohio; and brother, Richard (Katherine) Downs of Falls Church, VA. Services were held Friday. May 31, 2002 at United Methodist Church in Cadillac Rev. Dale Ostema officiated. Memorials may be made to Michigan Wildlife Foundation. Arrangements were made by Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Richard Curtis Ramsey Richard Curtis Ramsey lost his coura­ geous five-years battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at Branch Community Health Center in Coldwater. He was bom Nov. 18, 1954. Richard graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1973. and attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, and college in Winston Salem, N.C. Richard was z gifted musician who was well-known in the area. He loved restoring player pianos and performing. His talents included singing, playing piano, banjo and trombone. He wrote and arranged both original and standard musical pieces. He is survived by his wife. Star, daugh­ ters, Shelby, Desiree; parents, Glen and Marilyn Ramsey of Dowling; brother. Mark (Katie) Ramsey of Hastings; sisters, Kathy (Bradley) Cooper of Big Rapids, Carol Jeffers of Grand Rapids; grandmother. Elsie Ramsey of Charlotte; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Richards life will be held at Country Chapel Methodist Church in Dowling on Saturday. June 8. 2002 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be directed to the Branch Community Health Centers' cancer unit, or to Country Chapel Methodist Church. NASHVILLE - Douglas Wblfe, age 42, of Nashville, died Sunday, June 2, 2002 at his home after a one year battle with colon cancer. He was bom July 2.1959 in Clarion, PA. the son of William and Ruby (Wcnsel) Wolfe. He attended Maple Valley Schools. He married Chris Parks on March 21. 1982 and the two were married until 1996. He was employed at Great Lakes Fluid Power for 18 years. He was an expert trou­ ble-shooting technician, doing work for many local companies including Bradford White. Cascade Engineering and American Bumper. His skills often called him to trav­ el. trouble shooting for companies from Kentucky to Detroit. His love for music was well known. He enjoyed collecting CD’s with a variation of styles from gospel to new alternative rock. He also enjoyed flying with his good friend, Dan Moody. He was known for his great sense of humor which he maintained throughout his illness. Mr. Wolfe is survived by his daughter, Erin Wolfe, of Nashville; son, Michael Wolfe, of Nashville; parents. Bill and Marlene Wolfe, of Hastings; brother. Steve (Charlene) Wolfe, of Wilson, NC; sisters. Chris Wolfe (Phil Parker), of Sarasota, FL and Wendy (Rusty) Blakely, of Nashville; one niece and three nephews. Funeral arrangements were held Wednesday. June 5. 2002 al Maple Valley Chapel. Pastor Deno Lamphere officiated. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wolfe Family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Ernest J. Ball MIDDLEVILLE - Enrcst J. (Ernie) Ball, age 83, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, May 30.2002 at Home of Hope. Ernest J. (Ernie) Ball was bom on Oct. 2, 1918 at Byron Center, Mich., the son of Earl and Mabel (Thiel) Ball. He was raised in Byron Center, Mi and attended Byron Center High School. He was married to Dorothy M. Johnson on Oct. 24, 1938 at Middleville. He was employed at Geuke’s Meat Market until 1958. He was Middleville vil­ lage Manager until his retirement in March of 1984. Ernie was Fire Chief of Middleville from 1946 to 1976 (30 yean of service). He was a member of the Lions Club. Rotary and a life member of Western Michigan Fire Chiefs Association. Ernie enjoyed playing golf, deer hunting and a game or two of Euchre with friends. He is survived by his wife. Dorothy M. Ball; two daughters. Cheryl (Lon) Myers and Chris K. Mugridge, both of Middleville; one son, Ernest M. (Christy) Bal! of Muskegon; five grandchildren, Cynthia (Tom) Miskowiec, Carrie Mug­ ridge. John (Jackie) Ball, Steven Myers, Michael (Melissa) Myers; seven great grandchildren, Kelsie Miskowiec, Jordan Ball. McKaela Myers, Morgen Myers, Maegen Myers, Amanda Myers, Jazmine Myers; three sisters, Ethel Howerzyl of Byron Center, Margaret Izenhoff of Grand Rapids, Enid (Gordon) Schiutman of Newaygo; sister-in-law, Lillian Lovell of Fremont; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Earl and Mabel Ball; brothers, Harold, Howard. Emerson and a sister, Marlene. Funeral services were held Monday, June 3, 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Stanley Fmkbdner offici­ ated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapplc Township Emergency Services or Home of Hope Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Elizabeth J. Thompson HASTINGS - Mrs. Elizabeth J. Thompson, age 64, of Hastings died Monday. June 3, 2002 at Pennock Hospital-Physician Center, Hastings. Mis. Thompson was bom on September 16, 1937 in Nashville, Ml, the daughter of Ronald & Alice (Dodd) Pennington. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her daughters. Sherry Dixon of Hastings, Elaine Bell of Lake Odessa, Mary Thompson of Hastings, Stephanie (Tony) Main of Hastings; three grandchildren; one great grandchild and her sister, Norma (Wayne) Hull of Delton. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. More Obituaries on Page 8 �Th. Haatinga Bmw - Thuraday. Jun* B. 2002 - Page fl N Ross-Seeber Patricia Ann Ross and James Leo Seeber were united in marriage in an afternoon cer­ emony on April 6, 2002, at Grace Lutheran Church. Parents of the couple are Mrs. Helga Clayton of Fayetteville. N.C., and Mrs. Ilene Seeber of Hastings. Maid of honor was Elaine Clayton of Fayetteville, N.C., sister of the bride. Best man was Many Hull of Hastings, friend of the groom. The bride was walked down the aisle by her brother, Gary Clayton, of Fayetteville, Warners to celebrate 60th anniversary Whites to observe 45th anniversary Foss and Miriam White, formerly of Hastings, Mich., will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on June 8, 2002. They were married at the First United Methodist Church in Ionia. Mich. Their children are: Norman and Diane Fortier, Mt. Clemens. Mich.; David and Lisa White; and, Tim and Dawn James, all of Hastings. Mich. They have five grandchildren: John, Michael and Gretchen James, and, David and Cameron White. The Whites are currently residing at 2287 Lakeside Drive, Fenwick. Mich. 48834. Usher and videographer was Michael Seeber. nephew of the groom. Program attendant was Nicole Ross, daughter of the bride. Guest book attendant was Tina Seeber, niece of the groom, bubble atten­ dant was Liz Seeber, niece of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Tim Maciejewski and Kathy Hayes, friends of the bride. Soloist was Cari Niles, of Spring Hill. TN. friend of the bride. The reception was held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, where guests enjoyed music provided by a DJ. The couple spent their honeymoon in Niagara Falls, Canada and reside in Hastings. Patricia works for the Kent District Library Service Center and James works for Plumb’s Value-Rite Foods in Hastings William (Bill) and Orretta Warner will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2002. They were married in the chapel at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. The late Rev. Ira Carley offici­ ated. Geraldine Carley and Richard G. (Bud) Morgan were their attendants. Orretta attended Thornapple Kellogg School and graduated in 1942. She spent 24 years working for the school system in Middleville. Bill was in the Civilian Conservatioi Corps for 3 year9, the entire lime spent _ northern lower Michigan. He also served in the Army during World War II and did a tour of duty overseas. Bill and Orretta have lived in the Mid­ dleville area for most of their married years with the exception of I year in Bolivar, Tennessee when Bill worked for Gulf and Western and 4 years in Baldwin after they retired. They have 5 children - Barbara Green­ field who passed away in September of last year. Deloris Barton, Gary Warner, Tom Warner and Carol Robinson. They have 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. The Warners will celebrate at their home at 935 Sandhill Drive in Middleville with their immediate family. Cards will be appreciated. Winklers to celebrate 25th anniversary Richard and Vergie Winkler of Woodland will mark their 25th anniversary on June I. 2002. The couple were married in Ohmden. Germany. Dick and Vergie celebrated with a trip to Hawaii in 2001. A family dinner will be hosted at the Bay Pointe Restaurant in Shelbyville on June Five generations of Conrads gather Great Grandma Madeline Riegle holding Sabian Standish. Great Great Grandma Zoe Conrad sitting next to them, standing, father. Justin Standish and holding grand­ daughter. Zaire Standish is Grandma Tammy Vandermolen. Jerry and Lin Barnhill of Spring Lake announce the engagement of their son. Sco’t Barnhill to Margaret Crotty of Clifton Park. N.Y. Scott is a graduate of Oregon Institute of Technology, and is now an engineer at General Ekxtric. His finance graduated from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, and the College of St. Rose, and is employed as a special education teacher in New York. A July wedding is planned . Joannne Poulias and Cecilia Weatherly of Hastings Flower Shop recently, helped four Hastings Middle School FFA students make boutonnieres. The women also explained about the floral industry and what they do for certain flower ar­ rangements. Came Carl, middle school FFA advisor, said "this is our second year working with Hastings Flower Shop, and it was fun!" From left are Emily Haney, Samantha Lemon. Poulias, Rachel Smith and Adam Sheldon. Honor Roll: Cedar Creek Christian School Richard Nauta is Teacher of the Year Richard Nauta. a sixth-grade science teacher at Hastings Middle School, has been named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. Nauta was nominated by student Ryan Cain, who wrote The reason I have nominated this teacher is be­ cause he always tries his best to do the right thing. Mr. Nauta gets along with all the students. He's involved with stu­ dents and cares about them. When someone makes a mistake he tells them what they did wrong and helps them with what they need to do. He's fun. but his classes are never out of control. I don't know one student who dislikes him. He also volunteers his time doing things to help the school and kids. He is a greet educator who has a great personality, and I think Mr. Nauta deserves this award." Nauta is shown above receiving his award at the Hastings School Board meeting May 20. Wal-Mart will donate $500 to the middle school as a result. Nauta now is eligible for state Teacher of the Year competition. Ten students have been named to the honor roll for the fourth academic quarter at Cedar Creek Christian School near Del­ ton. To earn a place on the list, a student must achieve at least a 33 grade point aver­ age on a 4.0 scale. The honor students were: • Fourth grade — Ashley Pell, Alex Pot­ ter and Kristen Woolley. • Fifth grade — Dustin Dowding* and Autumn Polley*. • Sixth grade — Jonathan Cross*, Quinn Cook* and Amber Pell. • Seventh grade — Derek Pell. • Ninth grade — Zack Norton*. • — Denotes all As. BOY', Jack Emerson, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 14, 2002 at 12:53 p.m. to Kristen and Andrew Cove of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. -WES HEALTH FOODS ■ AWES -EA.'- ■ . w • AWES HEALTH FOCCS Carrying ORGANIC PRODUCE!!! Off vOk CctestHSeaatois *VITANICA*« Supplements for Women Cool Brew Iced Tea Summer Ice Raspberry Ice lemcn Ice Shrivers to observe golden anniversary Friends and relatives are invited to join Leona and Dick in the celebration at an open house on Saturday. June 15. 2002 from 1 to 4 p.m. It will be held at the K of C Hall on W. State Rd., Hastings. Mich., which is near their Hammond Rd. home. As long time residents they attend the Bible Missionary Church of Hastings. They are parents of Linda (Al) Weyerman of Hastings, Larry Shriver of Belgrade, Mt. and Teresa Smith of Gowen. MI; one grandson, Paul (Amy) Cooley, and two great-grandsons, all of Belding, MI. Your attendance and fellowship is the only gift desired. Happy 80th birthday. An Stauffer and Happy 53rd anniversary to Art and Beulah Stauffer - May 31. 2002. No gifts, just cards. FFA students visit local flower shop ^June facials M Crotty-Barnhill to wed next month _ Stauffers mark 53rd anniversary 7 Browns to celebrate 40th anniversary Bill and Marsha Brown will celebrate their 40th anniversary with an open house — hosted by their children, Paula and Dan Knight and Deann and Randy Nuttali. June 15. 2002 al 2 p.m. at their new house. 12359 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Please, no gifts. Only your presence and a card are desired. Planning to hold a spring garage sale? Advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Get MAXIMUM coverage ofthe market. Call us at 945-9554. Manama! Cyd. Suppor OR SALE! SALE PRICE CadOVMQj* Support 2096 s4.35 Wid/Emottond Support U■ Brews In 5Mnutesl Rag. Prica $4 .85 Hiss Iffy face Peaceful Patchouli KISS tn FAC 1: All 30% Offi Rstchori - Eethy. Woodsy, CflHng Sensual and Exofld Baisturte.litt uaMsm*.»«. sauin rw>D> Sewatd.Uet. smeu? Rail 0<l Orodwatrt. 3 at Sfllf'3.47 «t.n BetstmSeue, 12 at SALE‘Cl? ■ ■ nrrou/head mills Raisin Bran Made with Organic Grains Al Natural (jgfrrig Sweetened 12 oz. Box SOLE PRICE s2.93 Rag. Prioa $4 19 ANNE'S HEALTH FOODS • NATURAL FOOD .VITAMINS -HERBS OPEN Mon - Frt I0 to O Sat I0 to 4 - KM E Sr.r. Sr. H*>twg.. Ml 40058 (616) 945-0875 • Prices Seed While Supplies last �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6. 2002 Albert J. Daniels Mary Martin_________ | HASTINGS - Mar)*1 Manin, age 76. of Hastings, died Saturday. June 1. 2002 in Pennock Hospital. Graveside services were held Wednesday. June 5. 2002 at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Chaplain Ca’hy Vessecchia offi­ ciated. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapplc Manor. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. Eleanor L. Myers WOODLAND - Eleanor L Myers, age 87. of Woodland, was called Home on Sunday, June 2, 2002. She was bom in Carlton Township on Feb. 22, 1915 to Neil and Mattie (Leavens) Wilson, the sixth of ten children. She was married in LaGrange. Ind. on Jan. 25. 1934 to Murray Myers. She and her husband fanned together until his death on May 28. 1961. Eleanor always lived her faith and found joy in music, writing poetry, watching birds, and spending time with her gronddog, Brisco. She loved her family and taught the boys that they could not wear hats in the house. Eleanor is survived by her children. Duane and Carolyn Myers of Albuquerque. NM. and Marilyn and Don Haskins of Woodland; her son-in-law. Bob Stadcl of Lake Odessa; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great grand­ child; her brother. Neil (Mabel) Wilson; her sister. Jessie (Lorence) Hubbell; her sister­ in-law, Ingrid Wilson-Morgan, and many other loving relatives and fnends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Murray; her daughter. Carol Stadel; three sisters and four broth­ ers. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday. June 6. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. ...for Quality Printing, call... 945-9554 We would be ■ pleased to QUOTE YOUR WORK! J Al) (.RAI’HK S. INC. Ruby Olive Nanasy |_______ Joyce L. Bradfield______ PERRY - Ruby Olive Nanasy. of Perry, MI. passed away Tuesday. May 7. 2002 at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Nanasy was a retired postal worker and also a homemaker. Mrs. Nanasy was bom in Freeport. Ml on Jan. 24. 1916 to Neil and Edna (Fifield) Newton. She attended Fish Country School and graduated from Freeport High School and a graduate from L.B.U. and resided most of her adult life in the Perry, Morris area. On Jan. 21. 1939 she married John Nanasy in Saranac, ML He piedeceased her on Oct. 25, 1997. She was affiliated with the Methodist church. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for her grandchildren. Survivors include sons. John Richard (Dorothy) Nanas, and David Nanasy of Perry; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother. Howell Newton of Alto; sister. Orra Oliver of Hastings; sever­ al nieces and nephews. She was preceded by husband. John Nanasy; brothers. Gay, Lyle and vemon Newton; great grandchild. Garrett Nanasy. Services were held at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home at Perry on Friday. May 10, 2002. Rev. Art Turner officiated. Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Watkins Brothers Funeral Home of Perry. DELTON • Joyce L. Bradfield, of Delton, passed away May 29. 2002. at her resi dence, with her family at her side. Mrs. Bradfield was bom in Decatur. Ml on Jan. 2, 1930, the daughter of Alva and Louise (Wilmarth) Rowe. She was a 1947 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. In 1948 she married Jack H. Bradfield and he preceded her in death in 1987. She enjoyed fishing and camping, and was an avid reader of religious book*. Joyce made beautiful quills, which will be enjoyed and treasured for many years. She was a secretary at the former Victory Lane Assembly of God church in Delton. For a few years she worked at the Parkview Restaurant in Richland. Mrs. Bradfield attended the Lighthouse Church. She is survived by a son. David (Pat) Bradfield of Delton, a daughter. Jill (Jerry) Parsons of Delton; a brother. Thomas Rowe of Parchment; her twin sister, Jan (Bob) Newman of Galesburg; sister. Priscilla Yoder of Lansing: seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday. June I, 2002 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Russ Ruthruff officiated. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Richard Eugene Thompson CHARLOTTE - Richard Eugene Thompson, age 77, of Charlotte, died Wednesday. May 29, 2002. Mr. Thompson was bom May 25, 1925, in Charlotte, the son of Allen A. and Bessie L. (Russ) Thompson. He served in the U.S.Navy and was retired from Dart Container working with silver solder and brazing. He was member of the Eagles Aerie #3552. American Legion Bowling and Top of the Hill Bowling League. Richard is survived by his wife, Tammy (Rugg); sons, Phillip T. (Dale) Thompson of Nashville, Michael L. (Wende) Thompson of Bradenton, Fla., Lyle K. (Cindy) Thompson of Charlotte; daughters, Linda J. (Jay) Johnson of Howell. Pamela K. Huffman of Charlotte, and Penny L. Thompson; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Eloise Thompson of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by sisters, Bernice Dykwietz, Beatrice Wietzke; brothers, Russ Thompson. George Thompson, and Lyle Dean Thompson. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 1. 2002 at Pray Funeral home, Charlotte. Rev. Rich Mitterling officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Further information available at www.prayfuncral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. NINE LITTLE KNOWN MONEY TRAPS THAT ROUTINELY COST MANY RETIREES THOUSANDS Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group m To Reserve Seating, Call Our Automated Response Line 1-800-381-1659 Geraldine C. Szymborski DIMONDALE Geraldine C. Szymborski. of Dimondale. Ml. age 80. What an amazing woman! On April 5. 2002, she ended her courageous fight with cancer a failing heart and diabetes with the ever-present deer at Hospice watching over her. The loving care of Ingham Medical 5North and the guardian angels of Hospice of Lansing made the journey to Heaven a beautiful experience for all family mem­ bers. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. John (Dec. 4. 1998). Bom Oct. 15. 1921 she is survived by a sister, Maxine Suilborski (nephews Paul); brother. Jack Collier, son. John (Nancy: Szymborski of Lansing; daughters. Rose (Gordie) Milner of Dewitt, Tina Szymborski (Jim Schwart) of Dimondale; grandchildren. Troy (Linda) Szy mborski. Tracy (Rick) Velasquez. Tamara Szymborski (Al Russell). Scott (Vicki) Milner an Sheila Lotre; great-grandchil­ dren, Alex. Adam, Amanda. Tiffany. Tyler, Travis. Tanner. Taylor. Mikayla. Zack and Andy. Gerry had many wonderful friends, extended family and co-workers in Michigan and Florida. The family requests no flowers. However, donations may be made to the Hospice of Lansing Residence in her mem­ ory. She is in Heaven, walking with the deer in a field of flowers, thinking happy thoughts. Arrangements were by the Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home. Scott IV. Taylor HASTINGS - Scot: W. Taylor, age 93. of Hastings, died Wednesday. May 29.2002 at Thomapplc Manor. Mr. Taylor was bom on Dec. 18. 1908 in Brookfield. MI. the son of Charles and Flossie (Patterson) Taylor. He was raised in the Brookfield/Potterville, MI areas and attended schools there. He was employed at The Motor Wheel Corporation in Lansing for over 30 years, retiring in 1969. He moved to the Hastings/Thomapple Lake area in 1969 from Lansing. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church. Hastings F&AM Lodge #52, Central Michigan Lapidary and Mineial Society Mr. Taylor is survived by his daughter-in­ law. Betty Taylor of Nashville; brother-in­ law. Ernest Hoffman of Battle Creek; six grandchildren: 11 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his first wife. Gertrude Weeks; wife Thelma King on March 5. 1988 whom he married March 11. 1949; son’s. James and Richard Taylor, sister’s. Arlene Hoffman. Melva Trine and Dorothy Leonard: step-sis. lone and his adopted brother. Eugene Sweezy. Serviced were held Saturday. June 1. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville with Masonic Rites by Hastings F&AM 352. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. One More Obituary Appears on Page 5 LAKE ODESSA - Albert J. Daniels, age 8(1. of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday evening. May 31. 2002. Albert was bom in Lake Odessa on Oct 1. 1921 to Jay and Violet (Heator) Daniels. He had worked at Keeler Brass and the Lake Odessa Canning Company. Albert will be remembered as a loving, kind and simple man. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother. Calvin Daniels; and his sisters. Sarah Harris. Evelyn Wacha and Ellen Soules. Albert is survived by many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 4. 2002 at 11 a.m. al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the donor’s favorite charity. Right to own? Dear Ann Landers: My 17-year-old son, “Jordan.” is a casual pot smoker and has no intention of stopping. As a result, my husband and I refuse to let him drive our car alone until he tests drug-free for three months in a row. One of us always ac­ companies him. We also told him he has to get his grades up enough to qualify for a “good student discount” so we don’t have to pay such high premiums on his insur­ ance. He is smart enough to keep a “B" av­ erage, but doesn't bother. Jordan insiMs he would never drive while under the influence, but I can’t be sure. He constantly complains that all his friends own cars and he is tired of walking or bik­ ing everywhere. He wants us to buy him a car, and I have to admit, it would relieve us of a huge burden. Any time he needs to drive somewhere, either his father or I have to accompany him. My husband and I don’t want to be the bad guys in this relationship, but Jordan is so insistent on having a car that it is creat­ ing problems at home. What do you think we should do? - Mom in Denver. Dear Denver: In your effort io be “the bad guy.” you are allowing Jordan to change the rules in your house. You are wise not to allow him to drive under the in­ fluence. but it isn’t enough. You are his mother, not his buddy. You do not owe him a car. Jordan can get a summer job and start saving his money. If you want to help him with the purchase, fine, but tell him you will not do so until he is drug-free and gets his grades up. Let him know that owning a car is a privilege, not a right Getting gas Dear Ann Landers: I had to write when I saw the letter from “Out of Gas in Grand Rapids. Mich.” He said his wife did not know how to drive and refused to leave the house early enough for him to get to work on time. Five years ago, my husband could have written that letter. He finally got fed up be­ ing my personal chauffeur and handed me a bus schedule. It was the best thing he could have done. At first I was angry, but when I realized how selfish I was, I changed my at­ titude. After three years, I finally got my driver’s license. “Out of Gas” should understand that he is enabling his wife to take advantage of him. Until he puts his foot down, she will con­ tinue to do it. - Elmira, N.Y. Dear Elmira: Thanks for backing me up. And congratulations on taking responsibil­ ity for your own transportation. Drive safely. Diabetic kids Dear Ann Landers: This is a response to “Concerned Aunt in California.” who is worried about her obese 10-year-old niece. As a registered dietician who works with parents of overweight children, I would like to provide some additional advice for any­ one who is concerned about a child's weight. The number of children who are “too fat” is appalling. Childhood obesity is now a se­ rious health problem. Children as young as 10 years old are being diagnosed with seri­ ous diseases related to obesity. Type II dia­ betes was formerly known as “adult onset diabetes’’ because most of those diagnosed were over the age of 40. A few years ago. the medical community stopped using that designation because the disease began oc­ curring in much younger populations. “Concerned Aunt” should gather some reputable information from the library and suggest that her niece’s parents educate themselves on nutrition and health issues related to obesity. She should know that children who are overweight have a much greater chance of being overweight adults than those who are at healthy weight. It is ignorant and irresponsible for parents to as­ sume their children will “grow out of it” The parents should be aware that Type II Bessie M. Giebel Mrs. Bessie M. Giebel, age 91, peaceful­ ly passed away Saturday. June 1, 2002 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, August. She is survived by her children, Diane and Louis Cizauskas. Chuck Giebel; her grandchildren. Wendy and Barry Thornton, Nick Cizauskas. Joshua Giebel; two great­ grandchildren. Faith and Brittney Thornton. Funeral and committal services for Mrs. Giebel was held Monday. June 3, 2002 at the Matthyesse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). 616 E Main Sl Pastor Mark Cizauskas officiated. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. arrangements were made by MatthyesseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. diabetes is related to a person’s weight, eat­ ing habits and physical activity level. Amer­ icans are more inactive and consume more calories, in larger proportions, than ever be­ fore. Children are not excluded from this disease. Here are some tips for parents who are concerned about their child’s weight: 1. Speak to your child’s pediatrician about the problem, and ask for a referral to a registered dietitian. Do not assume that all pediatricians are educated in providing ap­ propriate information on nutrition. 2. Encourage your children to be physi­ cally active. Many obese children feel un­ comfortable or self-conscious when playing team sports with their peers. Let them choose a sport or activity that they enjoy. You should also play with your children. They can get exercise while enjoying time with you. Limit TV time because it pro­ motes inactivity and overeating. 3. Do not single out your child within the family as being “overweight” or on a “diet." It is a good idea to keep nutritious snacks on hand and prepare healthy meals for everyone in the family. 4. Do not refer to your child as being fat or overweight. This may make the child feel inadequate and unworthy of your love. It could lead to long-term self-esteem prob­ lems and eating disorders. 5. Do not encourage your child to “clean the plate.” This will accustom your child to overeating. 6. Encourage your child to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Limit soft drinks and sugary snacks. I hope this helps. - A Registered Dieti­ cian in Los Angeles. Dear L.A.: Thank you for your excellent suggestions. Americans are getting more obese very year, and poor eating habits start during childhood. Type II diabetes is be­ coming a major health hazard for children. Those who want more information on dia­ betes or would like to assess their risk should contact the American Diabetes As­ sociation at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342­ 2383) (www.diabetes.org ). Social stigma Dear Ann Landers: My boss and his wife like to socialize with his employees. Yesterday, he suggested my husband and I meet the two of them for dinner at an up­ scale restaurant. Ann. I don’t want to socialize with my boss. My job is stressful, and I look forward to going home and relaxing. My boss is OK professionally, but I can only take him in small doses. If I had to see him evenings and weekends as well, I would lose my mind. Several of my co-workers feel obligated to see the boss socially, but I don't agree. I don’t want to hurt the man’s feelings or to put my job in jeopardy. Can you suggest a tactful way to deal with this problem? New York Employee Dear New York: It sounds as if your boss is trying to create a more friendly environ­ ment for his employees. Either grin and bear it for the sake of your job, or be up­ front. Tell him you enjoy working for him, but you prefer to maintain a professional stance at the office and would like to keep your personal time separate. Gem of the Day: A woman told the pic­ ture framer. “Please frame this, and be care­ ful. It cost $120,000." She then unwrapped her son’s college diploma. ••••• What's the truth about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope" has up-to-the-minute information on drugs. Send a self-ad­ dressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.00 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) io: Lowdown do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.00.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 6. 2002 - Page 9 From TIMS to TIMS... byJoyce F. Weinbrecht World War n Veterans stories, conclusion The Barry County Histoneal Society has spent many hours gathering, reading, typ­ ing and editing the stories of Barry County World War II veterans. The resulting vol­ ume is currently at the publishers and should be for sale very soon. Watch for it. Meanwhile, we have published a sam­ pling of the stories for our readers, so that they could sample what was coming up. There are nearly 2000 stories written by or written about the men and women who served in World War II. This week our featured veterans are: O.Z. Ide, Geroge Alvin Oaks and Meriyn C. Plumley. O.Z. Ide O.Z. Ide served in the Army in World War II. He entered shortly after war was declared, and by June of 1942, at the age of 51. was serving overseas as judge advocate for the 15th Army Air Force in the Mediter­ ranean sector. He spent time in England, North Africa and Italy, and was discharged at the end of hostilities after more than three years of service with the rank of lieu­ tenant colonel. O2L had served briefly in World War I as a cantain in the field artillery. He was bom in Ypsilanti May 26,^891, but spent his boyhood in the Nashville area. He had three sisters. Ke attended Kalama­ zoo College, the University of Michigan and the Yale Law School. He and his wife, Margaret Louise, had three daughters. OJL was highly respected in legal circles, and in 1934 was an unsuccessful candidate for state attorney general. He also later ran for congress from the 14th Congressional District. In 1939. he was appointed a municipal judge to fill a vacancy in a Detroit court, and was later elected to a six-year term in the same office. An interesting story relates to Judge Ide. Sensing our country’s probable involve­ ment in what would become World War II, he thought he might again have the oppor­ tunity to serve his country. Being an ardent fan of the Detroit Lions, in 1940 at the age of 49, he joined them in their training pro­ gram so that he might get in good enough physical condition that he might qualify for active duty. Obviously he was successful, as this story indicates. When he returned to the states after the war. he was entitled to more than three months furlough time. He used most of that time back on the bench in Detroit. After his official discharge he returned to the Recorder’s Court bench and served another dozen years. OZ died Sept. 5, 1957, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit from a brain tumor. George Alvan Oaks George Alvan Oaks entered the U. S. Army on Feb. 19. 1943, at Fort Custer. Michigan. He served in the 554th Engineer Heavy Pontoon Battalion, Co. B. at Camp Swift. Texas, as a heavy truck driver. He had training on multiple 50 caliber anti-aircraft guns and 30 caliber machine guns. The 554th Engineer Battalion went on three months maneuvers in southwestern Louisiana, near the Sabine River and the Red River where they got more experience building pontoon bridges. Returning to Camp Swift, Texas, they began preparing to go overseas to the European Theater of Operations. In July. 1944. they were on their way overseas. They landed in Glasgow, Scot­ land. and went to South England on the Thames River at Pangbome to prepare to go on tc France. They landed on Utah Beach. France on Sept 6,1944 and moved through France, Belgium, and Holland. They were on the very edge of the Battle of the Bulge when the Germans made their break through around Christmas. 1944. Some of the men of the unit had a Christmas party for about 200 Dutch children. They gave them chocolate bars and some of their rations. The cooks baked a large cake for them. The supply depots were moved up to or near the front lines many times. It was while they were in this area at Vaals, Hol­ land, (about a mile from where the three nations of Holland, Belgium and Germany meet) that they were put to work hauling trees from the Eupen Forest to lumber mills to make lumber for refugee camps. Thirteen saw mills were kept busy for about a month. They then moved into Aachen. Germany, in readiness to move up to the Roer River to build their first bridge in combat. They built the pontoon bridge on Feb. 23, 1945 under heavy shelling and gun fire, they lost sever­ al men liere. This was al Julich. They moved up to the Rhine River with supplies and equipment and on March 25. built a 1210 ft. pontoon bridge across the Rhine. On April 7. they bridged the Weser River. George’s was the the first truck with bridge equipment down to this bridge site. Resis­ tance was about non-existent now and they made the German people of the town of Bad Lt. Merwyn U. Plumlay Oeynhausen build this bridge for them under their supervision. They moved up to the Elbe River by Berlin and were ready to build there but it was decided to let the Russian troops move in and capture Berlin. Some of his unit were at Gerdelegen. Germany, one day after the Nazis massacre of over 1000 Jews and prisoners. VE Day was May 8lh. They then moved back into France and had more shots and training and prepared to to the South Pacific. They moved down to the seaport of Marseille and were ready io board ship and that night news came that the Japs had surrendered and the war was over. His outfit returned to the U.S. in September of 1945. George was discharged on Nov. 9. 1945, from Camp Grant. III. He received the European Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Bat­ tle Stars, for campaigns in Northern France. Ardennes. Rhineland, and Central Europe. He also received The American Campaign Medal, two Overseas Sen ice Bars. Victory Medal. Good Conduct Medal. Marksman with Rifle Badge and Machine Gunner Badge. He was a Heavy Duty Truck Driver with the rank of T/5. George was bom on Nov. 26, 1921, in Hastings, to Alvan Samuel and Myrtle (Graves) Oaks. He attended grade school at Castleton Center, and graduated from Nashville High School in 1940. He married Dorothy Marie Nash in Elgin. Texas, on Feb. 7. 1944. Their sons are Eldon Lee Oaks, a career navy man. and Michael Alvan Oaks, of Middleville. Michigan. George had been working for E. W. Bliss before he entered the service. He returned We Make... to work for E. W. Bliss after discharge from the service and retired in 1981. Merwyn C. Plumley Merwyn C. Plumley enlisted in the Marines at Quantico. Va.. in November. 1940. After three months of training he received the rank of second lieutenant, and after another three months of advanced training he was given a regular commission, an honor given to barely a dozen of the 230 officers in the class. In June. 1941. he was at Camp Elliott, San Diego. Calif., and by February 1942 was with a heavy weapons company being “mother and father to 240 men.” as he wrote home. He was given the responsibility of recruiting a company for special duty. This group was the beginning of Carlson’s Raiders Battalion, and in March they shipped out for an unknown destination. In April Merwyn was back at San Diego, having accomplished a “secret mission,” and was now a first lieutenant. He shortly shipped out again and wrote from Hawaii that he would not be writing again for several weeks. He was one of the leaders in the successful assault and capture of Makin Island in the Gilberts. Another leader in the effort was Maj. James Roo­ sevelt, son of the president. Here Lt. Plumley earned the Navy Cross for “heroism, skill and professional judg­ ment in actual conflict with the enemy as commanding officer of Co. A of the Marine Raider expedition.” This action also earned him his captaincy and a feature picture in the Sunday rotogravure section of the Detroit Free Press. He had further opportunity to display his leadership skills at Aloa Bay. when on Nov. 5. 1942. they challenged a superior force and for 30 days fought to a successful con­ clusion. The enemy lost over 400 dead, the 2nd Raider Battalion of the Firs; Marine Division lost 15. Following this. Capt. Plumley was hospi­ talized for several months w ith an injured leg. He had seen action on Guadalcanal, in the Solomons and New Georgia. He received citations from Admiral Nimifz, Gen. Vandegrift and Col. Carlson and earned the Legion of Merit. He was home for a furlough in early sum­ mer 1943 and his leg was nearly healed, though he walked with a slight limp and a cane. In February 1944 he was promoted to Major and assigned to Coronado. Calif., as a staff officer. However, he was still sent back to the South Pacific several times. In the spring of 1945 he was again com­ manding, this time an amphibious group in the South Pacific. He wrote home that there was considerable speculation that the war Dr. Charity M. Koons (Cruttenden) COPIES COPIES COPIES.. ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... 990 J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED on M-43 HIGHWAY would end shortly, but lie had had much experience with the enemy and considered them a formidable foe and not likely to give up easily. He anticipated the action would continue well past Christinas, 1946. Fortu­ nately for America, he wa» wrong. Merwyn was bom in 1916 in Grand Ledge to Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Plumley. He had a sister, who became Mrs. Winston Sheffield and lived in Traverse City. The family lived eight years in Hastings, moved to Ovid, and back to Grand Ledge, where Merwyn graduated. He went on to spend two years at Michigan State College and his parents again moved to Hastings, where his father operated Hastings Milk Products. In 1936 Merwyn worked for Arctic Dairy and then at Ford’s in Detroit. He finished his college education at North Centra) Col­ lege in Naperville. III., graduating in 1939. He participated in many student activities and still maintained excellent grades. His college president recommended him for Marine officer training, explaining his eventual enlistment. Merwyn’s father bought a hardware store in Nashville in May 1939, and Merwyn became a partner in that enterprise when he finished college. In the short time that he was in Nashville, he helped organize the Nashville Development Association and was its secretary. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Knights of Pythias and the Evangelical Church. While in military service Major Plumley married Lt. Barbara Broudie, also a Marine, in September 1944. at San Diego. Her home town was Boston. Mass. Best man at the wedding was Col. James Roosevelt, and the bridesmaid was also a Marine. They made their home temporarily in San Diego. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerald E. Wouda. a/k/a Gerald Wouda. unmarried, to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 16. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lets Rookus (original mortgagors) to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Liber Document •1030441 in Barry County Records. 2000. and recordeo kt the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 25. 2000. in Document 1043515 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six and 98/100 Dollars ($97,736.98) plus late Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of New York, as Trustee. Assignee by charges of Frve Hundred Seventy Nine and 13/100 Dollars ($579.13). And no suit or pro­ an assignment dated May 7 . 2002, which was ceedings at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale recorded on May 16. 2002. in Uber Document *1080598, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($100,97028), including interest at 9.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 18. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 line to the cen­ ter of said Section 19. thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1025.72 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19 to the point of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 199.42 feet along the Northerly kne of the plat of . West Peterson Park to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly line, thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 199.41 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 6 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200130212 made and provided, notice is hereby given that on June 27.2002, at one o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage wtll be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, al the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and OOQ'1000 (11.000%) per­ cent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest in the premises. Said premises are situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14. of PARKER'S SANDY BEACH PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of plats. Page 56, and that part of the West 25.00 feet of the South 1371.15 feet of East Parker Drive, as vacated in Barry County Cecuit Court Re No. 85-118 CH. as lies immediately adjacent to, and as an Easterly extension of. the North 1/2 at said Lot 14, as plat­ ted in the recorded plat of PARKER S SANDY BEACH PLAT. Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Barry County, Michigan. Tax I.D. No.: 08-18-165-019-00. Commonly known as: 2200 E. Parker Drive. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241(a), In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan. May 9. 2002. Elizabeth A. Kiefer. LAW DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank. Mortgagee 401 East Liberty, (7/4) Mustangs-B contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case Ann Arbor. Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (6/6) ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Congratulations on your graduation from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. We are so very proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Jimmy & Jeremy THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 10, 2002 The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Qonung ^on! Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: Dreisbach MICHAEL HUBERT (4-YEAR TERM) TERRY L. McKINNEV (4-YEAR TERM) Express Oil Change The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: NONE Have your oil changed by factory trained professionals! Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Ave. Hastings ph.948-8000 The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m., and remain open until 8:00 p.m., of the same Election day. Dated: April 22, 2002 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6, 2002 Lakewood baseball only county survivor Hastings baseball, softball both fall in playoffs Hastings* varsity baseball and softball teams had their seasons come tc an end in the Division 2 district playoffs last Satur­ day at Charlotte. Portland ace Amy Stevens only gave up one hit to the Saxon softball team en route to a 4-1 Raider win in the district semifi­ nals. Hastings catcher Heather Krebs notched an RBI single in the seventh to break up a no-hitter and score fellow senior Emily Martin, who drew a walk and ad­ vanced to second on a wild pilch. Abbie Allerding was solid on the mound for Hastings, but Portland made their five hits count for a run in the first, two in the second and one more in the fifth. Allerding finished with four K’s and one walk. Three of Portland’s runs were earned. Portland went on to edge Lakewood 1-0 in nine innings to take the district title. Saxon junior Alexis Powell was named to the All-District team in the outfield. Hastings finished the season 19-13 over­ all and placed third in the O-K Gold with a 10-6 mark. The team was Academic All­ State for the third year in a row, and Heather Krebs received individual Aca­ demic All-State honors. The Saxons were the only team in the league to beat champ Wyoming Park, and they were the first Hastings squad to beat Wayland in recent memory, sweeping the season scries from the perennially-powerful Wildcats. land... Crunch Time by Matt Cowall Hastings' Brian DeVries (left) earned congratulations from Saxon aaaMant coach Andrew Courtright after his homer against Charlotte. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) - Memorial days Some people say that Memorial Day has lost its meaning in today’s America, another casualty of our lazy drift into complacency as the world’s only superpower. They say it’s become less about reflection over the sacrifices and honors of war and more abc”t leisure, and it’s not hard to agree. But memorials come in all shapes and sizes, and I found two timely occasions over the past couple of weeks that gave many in our community real pause. Brave new world Along with the barbecues and super-sales, a sure sign of summer is the end of the school year. To all of the graduating student-athletes I’ve had the privilege to get to know this year, congratulations and good luck in whatever you do. And with commencement speeches still ringing in your ears, allow me to add my own bit of advice and encouragement. Give yourself options. Eighteen-year-olds in America are the most fortunate 18-yearolds in the world. Despite impressions to the contrary, you do not have to know exactly what you want to be. I’m 30, and I’m still trying to figure it out, but I’m a lot closer than when I started. It is a journey, and this country gives you more options to explore than a person could try in a lifetime. Investigate. Dabble. Sample. Travel. Increase your education and training. Your choices are many, but that is a luxury you lose when heavy-duty adulthood comes call­ ing with children, mortgages and other life-long responsibilities. Do what you love. From plumbing to planetary physics, the more interests you inves­ tigate, the closer you’ll be to finding something you can really sink your teeth into. Sur­ prisingly few people ever do and muddle unhappily through their working lives. Look around. As I see it, passion is not optional; if you don’t like it, you won’t be very good at it, and the quality of your life will absolutely suffer. A 40-hour week takes up most of your waking hours, and does it for most of your life. Enjoying your job is a modem key to happiness. Remember. This is probably the biggest change in your life so far, and most of what was routine to you last week you won’t even recall in a year or two. Yet there are some things you will remember, and these are the things that will be a part of you forever. They are grand events in the long run, but may have been only fleeting moments in real time. Remember what hurt, and try not to pass it on to others. Remember where you came from, because you might need to return. And remember each day that many people never got the chance to see it with you. A memorial day A softball tournament in Delton over the Memorial Day weekend began to build a bridge over the gaping hole left by Mark Earl, who you might remember was hit by a bail and killed last year while playing in a game. Ed Cole was a friend of Earl’s and the sponsor of the Ed’s Towing rec league team Earl played oh for almost two decades. “Mark was probably one of the better guys we’ve ever had on our team," Cole said. “He played with us for close to 20 years. “We miss him greatly and pray for his family every day.” Out of this mutual sorrow and admiration was born Mead's Pearls, a reunion of Earl’s teammates who competed in his memory in what is now called the Mark Earl Memorial Tournament “Mearl" was Earl’s nickname. ...and EmHy Martin scored the lone run. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Krebs will play catcher in the Senior O­ K All-Star game and is an All-Conference honoree, as are junior pitcher Abbie Allcrding and junior outfielder Tiffany Howell. Junior pitcher Amber Thomas received honorable mention All-Conference recogni­ tion. The squad bids farewell to seniors Angie Aspinall, Heather Krebs, Emily Martin and Dianna VanBoven. Over on the baseball diamond, Hastings rallied from a 3-0 deficit to eventually tie it in the top of the fifth, but Charlotte added two runs in the bottom of the inning and held on to beat the Saxons 5-3 in the semis. Clutch hitting avas the story for the Ori­ oles, but the Saxons had enough cf their own to stay in the game. In the fourth, Brian DeVries got things going with a solo home run. Dustin Bowman’s fielder’s choice and a throwing error allowed Eli Schmidt to cross the plate, cutting Charlot­ te’s lead to 3-2. In the top of the fifth, Aaron Snider smacked another solo shot to tie the game, but Charlotte retook the lead in the bottom of the inning. Hastings put the tying runs on base in the seventh but the Orioles were able to get out of the inning without allowing a run. In the finals. Lakewood came back to beat Charlotte 7-6 in eight innings to win the district title. Adam Reil turned in another fine pitch­ ing performance for Hastings in the loss (6 H, 4 ER, 2 K. 6 BB). Along with DeVries and Snider’s dingers. Bowman (RBI), Schmidt, Reil and Jeremy Shilling all had base hits. “I though our kids played well," Hast­ ings basebail coach Marsh Evans said. “I was proud of their effort and proud of bow they battled back when we were behind early. “The things we had struggled with throughout the year proved once again to be our Achilles’ heel. Nonetheless, it was a great high school game. “It’s been a tough ending to the season with several close losses and David’s (Saxon senior David Wilson) surgery, but the kids hung in there. “I’ll miss our seniors, they gave me their best. And I am looking forward to improve­ ment next spring. ’ The squad ends the season 6-24 and says goodbye to seniors Robert Bunge, Brandon Burke, Eric Carpenter, Ted Greenfield, Mike Hubbard, Joey Keller, Adam Reil, Aaron Snider's longball tied the play­ off game 3-3, but a Saxon victory was not to be. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jeremy Shilling and David Wilson. Diamond Roundup Lakewood baseball advances Lakewood senior Jeremy Dow cranked a grand slam in the semis and his varsity baseball teammates rallied late in the finals to give their ace his 10th win of the season and take the district playoff championship at Charlotte on Saturday. The Vikings (27-7) advance to the re­ gional al Wyoming Rogers this Saturday, June 8, for a semifinal matchup at noon against Hudsonville Unity Christian (19­ 10). Grand Rapids Catholic Central plays By­ ron Center (21-9) at 10 a.m. in the other semi, with the winners squaring off later that afternoon for the regional title. Al districts. L’kewood blanked Lansing Waverly 7-0 in the semis before rallying to oust host Charlotte 7-6 in eight innings in the championship game. Dow (10-0) got the win in the final, go­ ing the distance and striking out 13 Oriole batters, but the Vikings had to recover from a late deficit to extend their season. Down 4-1 in the top of the seventh, Lakewood put up five runs to lead by two. Not to be outdone, Charlotte hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to tie it up and force an extra inning. In the eighth, Scott Secor had a base hit and came home on an error off the bat of Tony Galaviz to make it 7-6. Dow struck out the side in the bottom of the inning, including the last two batters af­ ter Charlotte advanced the tying run to third with only one out. Ben Lyke went 2-for-5, Brian Stowell and Scott Secor each went 2-for-4, and all three of them hit doubles. Ben Buikema (7-2) threw a one-hitter against Waverly in the semis, striking out seven. Leading only 1-0, Lakewood tore it open with six runs in the fifth on two home runs, including a grand slam by Dow. Carlos Rodriguez got it started with a two-run shot. Rodriguez finished 2-for-2, Clint Tobias was 2-for-2 and Dow went 2-for-3 with a triple and five RBIs. Before heading to the regional at Wyo­ ming Rogers, the Vikings had some busi- Klckln’ up dirt: Hastings’ Abbie Al­ lerding delivers against Portland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ness in the Capital City. Lakewood played in the semifinals of the prestigious Diamond Classic Tournament at Oldsmobile Park in Lansing last night. The third-seeded Vikings faced the secondseeded Trojans of East Lansing for a spot in the tourney title game tonight at 7:00 p.m. Results were not available by press time. East Lansing came in hot after trouncing No. 1-ranked Grand Ledge over the week­ end in the Division 1 district playoffs. Grand Ledge was still the top seed in the Classic, and the Comets played DeWitt in the other semifinal. The Lakewood varsity softball team made it to the district finals in Charlotte, where Portland outlasted the Vikings for a 1-0 win in extra innings. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the ninth, when Portland finally brought the winning run across the plate and brought a fine season for the Lady Vikes to a tough end. “We out-hit the Raiders 8-4 but just couldn’t score a run," Lakewood softball coach Roily Krauss said. Keagan Krauss pitched eight scoreless innings for Lakewood. Shawna Buche and Lyndsay Erb had two hits apiece. In the district semis, Lakewood mercied Lansing Waverly 10-0 in six innings. Krauss was the winning pitcher, with Tracy Barbour coming on in relief in the sixth. Ashley Frost had two hits with a home run and three RBIs. Krauss and Rachel Diekhoff each hit two singles, Linsey Bu­ che had a double with two RBIs and Brie Tingley had a single with two RBIs. Shawna Buche (OF), Keagan Krauss (2B) and Ashley Frost (IB) were named to the All-District team. The Vikings enjoyed their second-best season ever, winning 26 games against 14 losses. They finished in third place in the Capital Circuit with a 9-5 record. See DIAMOND ROUNDUP, continued on page 12 Mead’s Pearts. Front row (kneeling, from left): Brian Tiffany, Larry Murphy, Brandor Earl, John Lieeaga, Matt Bourdo, Scott Evans. Tim Earl, Dean Olrich. Back row: Bill Humphrey, Mark Anderson, Steve Raschke. Craig Farr, Ed Cole, Jeff Boze, Brett Champion, Dale Michael. Dave Campbell, Max Raymond. Before this year’s tourney opened on May 27, participants and spectators observed seven seconds of silence, in honor of Earl’s No. 7 jersey. Mearl’s Pearls won two and lost two on the day, with both losses to eventual tourney champ Thomas Concrete. “It was cold and raining, but we had fun,’’ Cole said. “It was pretty emotional for a while, but after we got into it, we started kicking some (tail).” Just, as his friends agreed, like Mark would’ve wanted it. and Mearl’s Pearls will be back again next year. “We’re going to get the team together every Memorial Day,” Cole said. “Wc’vc got over 300 years of (playing) experience among all these guys, and we can’t think of a better way to use it.” And I can’t think of a better weekend to use it on. Has Memorial Day lost its meaning? In some ways. sure, as most of our holidays have, buried in marketing and cynicism. Holidays, and our attitudes toward them, are bound to transform over time, for better and for worse. But the real meanings are personal, and visiting the people and the memories that make holidays special are all the justification we need. See you next week. Mob scene: At left, Jeremy Dow (44) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a grand slam in the district semifinals. At right, the Vikings celebrate their district title after a 7-6 win over Chartotte. (Photos by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 6. 2002 - Page 11 Lakewood's Stalter, Valley's Farr state runners-up Records fall for area track stars at state meets High school track and field wrapped up the 2002 season on Saturday with its state finals. Barry County athletes placed in six events, and Caledonia senior standout Tim Ross repeated as a state champ in both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs, leading four Scot placers. Here’s a rundown by school: Lake wood It took a state record to beat Lakewood’s Rhianna Stalter at the Division 2 state track finals on Saturday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. In fed. it took two state records. And when an incredible dual between Stalter and Pinconning’s Annie Diener fi­ nally ended, it was decided by the width of a shoestring. Diener edged ahead of Suiter by a quar­ ter of an inch in the finals and survived the Lakewood senior’s final two jumps to set a new Division 2 record at 18 feet, 6 1/4 inches. Stalter finished second at 18-6. Both jumpers took turns shattering the old Division 2 record set last year at 17-10. Stalter did it on her first attempt of the day, landing in the sand at 18-1 1/4. Diener an­ swered with a leap of 18-5, and the stage was set for a fantastic finish. In the finals, Stalter soared to 18-6, matching the old Class B state record. Die­ ner answered again on her next attempt and led by that slim quarter-inch margin with two jumps remaining. Stalter uncorked huge leaps on both of her remaining attempts, but stepped over the endboard on each launch to scratch on both. “The most frustrating thing for Rhianna about those scratches was that they were both longer than the winning jump,” Lake­ wood girls’ track coach Jim Hassett said. “One measured 19-6, but it didn’t count be­ cause she was about four inches over the board." Stalter ends her Lakewood career as a school record holder in the long jump, 300meter hurdles and 800-meter relay. Accord­ ing to Coach Hassctl, she plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall and compete for the Spartan track team. Delton Junior pole vaulter Jason Erb set a new school record in the event, surviving sev­ eral dramatic third attempts to top out at 13 feet, 7 inches, good for eighth place at the Division 2 meet. Senior teammate Kyle Williams raced in both the 1600 and 800 runs. Middleville The Middleville boys registered three points ou the team scoring ladder at the Di­ vision 2 meet, as their 800-meter relay team of Scott Brooks. Matt Erb, Darrin Tape and Adam Chamberlain checked in with a time of 1:31.9 to place sixth. Other Trojan qualifiers were sophomore high jumper Jordan Hartley, sophomore 400-meter runner Brooks, and senior Melissa Quiscnbcrry in the 1600 and 3200. Maple Valley Three Maple Valley girls’ track athletes placed in the Division 3 state meet at Com­ stock Park High School on Saturday, earn­ ing 15.5 points for 16th place in the team standings. Senior Miranda Farr placed second in the pole vault and added five inches to her own school record with a vault of 10 feet, 6 inches. Junior Ashley Gordeneer tied for sixth in the event at 9-6. Sophomore Stcfauie Joostbcms placed fourth in the 800-meter run in 2:22.10. Other state qualifiers for Valley included senior Sarah Cook (discus), junior Cashel Harp (discus and shot put), sophomore Josh Beardslee (boys’ 110 hurdles), the girls’ 400 relay (Donna Cripe, Amy Abbott, Mi­ cah Tobias, Megan Garvey), Tobias in the 300 hurdles, and the girls’ 1600 relay (Ab­ bott, Garvey, Tobias, Joostbcms). Caledonia Caledonia High School senior Tim Ross put the finishing touches on a stellar dis­ tance prep running career by reclaiming two individual titles Saturday at the Divi­ sion 2 track meet. Ross, voted top male senior athlete at CHS and winner of a scholarship to run at the University of Missouri this fall, won the individual championships again in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs. Slowed by a knee injury he picked up during the past week while helping hi» fa­ ther move an object, Ross captured first place in the 1600 with a time of 4:15.96 and the 3200 in 9:16.13. Neither was his best performance. Ross set the Division 2 record in the 3200 at the state finals a year ago. The dual titles closed out a fabulous ca­ reer for the Fighting Scot ace, who reported that his coach, John Sodcrman, had a lot to do with his success. It was interesting that it was both men’s last prep appearance, as Soderman announced his retirement earlier this spring. Ross w^s state champ in the 1600 and 3200 as a junior and he was the individual cross country champ in Division 2 last fell. But Ross wasn t the only Caledonia star of the day last Saturday. Sophomore Angie Maxey raised the bar yet one more time in placing runner-up in the pole vault. Maxey cleared 11 feet, 1 inch, to better the school record of 10-9 she set in the Champion of Champions meet late last month. She fin­ ished second to Grand Rapids Christian’s Missy Smith, who cleared 11-5. Delton's Jason Erb charged to eighth place in the pole vault at the Division 2 meet with a school-record 13-7. Maxey’s points were all the Scot girls would get (8), but for the guys, Seth Tempie tied for fourth in the pole vault at 13-6 and Joel DeBlaay cleared 6-3 to tie for eighth in the high jump. So the boys’ squad finished with 24 5/6 points, well ahead of O-K Gold rivals Ce­ dar Springs and Wayland, both of which bested Caledonia in O-K Gold dual meets earlier in the season. Cedar had just 10 points and Wayland only four. The other state qualifiers for Caledonia were the 1600-mctcr relay team of Julie Slot, Samantha Plcva, Shannon Pleva and Becca Busfield. Lakewood’s Rhianna Starter soars to a new Division 2 state record in the long jump last Saturday. She finished second in the event by a quarter of an inch. Middleville sophomore Jordan Hartley tries to curt over the bar in the Division 2 high jump competition. Youth hoop camps coming to Hastings Below: Middleville's Adam Chamberlin (rignt) leans into the finish of the 800-meter relay. The Trojans placed sixth in Divi­ sion 2. Hastings Community Education is host­ ing basketball camps this summer for both boys and girls entering third through eighth grades. The camps will feature daily skills in­ struction and drill work, individual atten­ tion and instruction, team scrimmages, in­ dividual contests, and awards. Campers also receive a regulation-size blue and gold rubber basketball. Hastings High School varsity coaches Don Schils (boys) and Steve Laubaugh (girls) will conduct the camps, assisted by current and former Hastings varsity play­ ers. Participants should wear proper attire, including shoes, socks, shorts and a shin. Camps for students entering third and fourth grades will be held June 17-21 in the Star Elementary gym. The boys’ camp runs daily from 8 a.m. LET US POINT THE WAV ; Per Diem Pay 3 ( Ct to 9:15 a.m., and the girls’ camp runs from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Each camp costs $25. Pre-registration is required, and payment is due by Wednesday, June 12. To enroll or for more information, contact Hastings Community Education at 948-4414. The camp for girls entering fifth through eighth grade will be conducted in the Hast­ ings Middle School west gym June 24-28 from 10 a.m. to noon each day. The camp costs $35. Pre-registration is required, and payment is due by Wednesday, June 12. The camp for boys entering fifth through eighth grades will be conducted in the Hastings High School gym July 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day. The camp costs $35. Pre-registration is required, and pay­ ment is due by Monday, July 1. To enroll or for more information, con­ tact Hastings Community Education at 948­ 4414. (in fit(’ Road Runners; For Eiporioncod Solos, Team* and Trainors Vermontville Owner Operators Hours: Mon.-Sat, 11 aan.-2 ajn. Sunday 12-12 Solos 83< Teams 83< LIVE BANDS, DJ. KARAOKE & GOOD FOOD It's HIS turn! Relaxation spa-treatment for the men in your life! 177 S. 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ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Foreclosure Notice OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Robert McCown and Jacqueline McCown (origi­ nal mortgagors) to America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 12.1999. and recorded on May 20. 1999 in Instrument 1029803 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 43/100 dol­ lars ($110.846 43), including mteres’ at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Beginning 1790 feet West of the Northeast cor­ ner of Section 26. Township 4 North. Range 7 West at line post on Barnum Road thence South 341 feet, thence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet thence East 746 feet to place of beginning, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated M&y 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. P C. Hastings CC to host jr. golf program (AU Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. Amsbury. marned. and Patricia J. Amsbury. his Mortgagee, dated October 12. 1998. and record­ ed on October 18. 1998, Document No. 1019534. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale here­ of thu sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Fifty-Six and 44/100 Dollar* ($67,056 44). including interest at DIAMOND ROUNDUP, continued from page 10 10.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute <n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them. »t public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on June 27. 2002 Said premises are situated in the Township ol Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lots 75. 76 and the East 1/2 of Lot 77 of Steven's Wooded Acres Plat No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 60. Permanent Parcel Number: 08-07-310-076-00. The redemption pericd sha!' be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 7. 2002 Equity One. Inc. Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 (6/13) (248) 540-7665 (6/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Meyers and Neko Meyers (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A Caklomia Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 7. 2001, and recorded on December 27. 2001 in instrument *1053291 in Barry County Record*. Michigan, and re-recorded on January 24. 2002 in Instrument *1073603, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 79/100 dol­ lars ($90.465 79) including interest at 11.450% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. al 1:00 p.m., on July 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West, described as: Commencing at a point 1073.5 feet East of the Notice of Mortgage Forecloeurw Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO C0LU2CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rolf E. Depyper (original mortgagors) to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 26. 2001. and recorded on March 2. 2001 in Docket *1055558 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 10. 2002. which was recorded on May 1. 2002, in Docket *1079733. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY­ SEVEN AND 50/100 dollars ($55,787.50), includ­ ing interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on July 11.2^02. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 of Assessor s Plat *2 to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, Hastings runner Stephen Wright re­ qualified for next year’s Boston Marathon and placed third in his age group at the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City last month. Wright’s time was 3:17. Lakewood’s Keagan Krauss. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Bob Cole, a 1999 graduate of Hastings High School, made the Dean’s List for See SPORTS SHORTS, continued on next page BCCS soccer closes season at Lakeside score 3-1. The Eagles created five good shots on goal in the second half, but could not get another ball to go into the net. Alisa Faber, who was voted offensive MVP by her teammates, won the team scoring title with five goals on the season, followed by Samantha VanDenack with four and Renee Holley with three. It was the final game for senior goalie Dee TenHaaf, who had 2 saves, senior sweeper Liz Potter and senior fullback Sarah Cooke. NEED COPIES1 South Central Michigan Youth Baseball Current Standings We make it easy on you — all sizes black & white or lull color Willie Mays 10-&-under Division pitching well in relief. Nick Tape led Peu­ rach hitters with two doubles and two sin­ gles. James Hawkes and RJ. Bailey each had two singles with Austin Bart, Trevor Vrona, Corey Roth and Luke Boonstra each adding a hit. For Pennock, Casey Shaeffer, Troy Dailey and Dylan Downes each had two hits. Brian Baum also had a nice hit. and 132 feet South of the Northeast comer of Lot 44 of AW. Phillips. Addition to the Village of East to the East line of said Section, thence South 220 feet, thence West to the point of begin­ feet; more or less; thence West 77 feet; thence abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph '-wad. Suite 200 Bmghari Farms. Ml 48025 File *200125599 Gators (6/20) M&pie Valley s Darin Thrun and the Lion baseball team set a school record for wins this season with 22. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Barry County Christian School soc­ cer team ended its season with a 3-1 loss at Lakeside Christian Academy on May 28. The Lady Eagles created three good chances to score in the first half but came up empty, while the Lakeside team took ad­ vantage of its only opportunity to lead 1-0. In the second half. Lakeside scored twice more on only four shots to take a 3-0 lead. Alisa Faber finally broke the drought for BCCS, taking a perfectly-placed pass from Julie Hofstra and putting the baJI over the goalie's head from 10 yards out, making the as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on page 66. Also described as: Conimencmg at a point 4 rods East intersection of the North 1/8 line and the East 1/8 line of Section 36. thence North 220 feet, thence ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determiner, ginner instruction (two years of experience or less) runs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost of the program is $25, with a maximum charge of $50 per family. To register or for more information, contact Bruce Krueger at 948-2383 or the Hastings Country Club at 945-2756. wife, to Equity One. Inc., a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee Richard A. Green. Attorneys Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe *200217977 Nashville; thence East 77 feet; thence North 47 South 47 feet; more or less, to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. The team bids farewell to seniors Ashley Frost, Becky Livingston, Christy Barcroft, Shawn* Buche, Linsey Buche, Brie Tingley and Ashley Lane. Valley teams ousted in district finals Maple Valley’s varsity baseball and soft­ ball seasons both ended on Saturday with losses in the district playoff finals hosted by the Lions. A strong Battle Creek Pennfield squad notched its 30<h win of the season in a 15-9 slugfest in the baseball final. Britt Leonard (8-2) took the loss for Ma­ ple Valley (22-10). Seniors led the Lions at the plate, includ­ ing Jason Silsbee (2-for-4, RBI), Darin Thrun (1-4, 2 RBI), Mike Hirneiss (1-3, RBI), Ryan Goris (1-3, RBI) and Jeremy Wisci (1-2, RBI). “We played a real good game. They just hit the ball all day,” Maple Valley coach Bryan Carpenter said. “My team never quit, and my seniors didn’t want the season to end. They stepped up and did a great job. “It was a tough loss but we have to be proud of what we accomplished this sea­ son.” The Lions repeated as SMAA champi­ ons, won the Harper Creek Invitational, and set a school record with their 22 wins. “ My seniors - Ryan Goris, Darin Thrun, Jeremy Wiser, Jason Silsbee, Mike Hirneiss and Mike Hill - I can’t say enough about what this group of guys have done this sea­ son, and the foundation they have started for a new tradition of baseball at Maple Valley. “They are a group that will be greatly missed and will have a special place in my heart for a long time.” Valley reached the finals on the strength of a 4-3 semifinal victory over GalesburgAugusta. Thrun (6-1) pitched a four-hitter with two strikeouts for the win. Jimmy Hirneiss put the Lions on the board with a two-run double in the second, and Thrun provided the winning runs in the fifth with a two-run home run. Ryan Grider went 2-for-3 with a double, and Silsbee and Mike Hirneiss had one hit each. “We played a very good game and did the little things needed to win,” Carpenter said. In the other baseball semifinal, Pennfield eliminated Olivet 11-0. Maple Valley advanced to the softball fi­ nal with a 14-3 win over GalesburgAugusta before being ousted by Olivet 11­ 0. Olivet’s Betsy Bean gunned a one-hitter in the final. Elisha Gibson had Valley’s lone hit. Olivet beat Pennfield 10-0 in the other softball semi. The Lady Lions end the season 11-22 and bid farewell to seniors Lisa McElroy, Nikki James and Bethany Swift. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200129455 Stalhons 50 50 50 Happy 50 £ 50th E Kevin Kurrg June 7* 50 rules, grip, stance, alignment, putting, chip­ ping and the full swing. Three time slots accommodate different skill levels and experience. A middle school/high school nine-hole kaguc runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Intermediate in­ struction and a four-hole league (age 14 and under) runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Be­ 30150 Telegraph Road. Suite 444 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Mustangs-B Thu Hastings Couniry Club will play host to a Junior Golf Program for boys and girls ages 6 to 18 beginning June 14. The program will be held on Fridays for six weeks, from June 14 to July 19, with in­ struction by Hastings High School golf coaches Bruce Krueger and Dennis O’Mara. It includes instruction on etiquette. Lwe-leresa-Tamt-Brenda I 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Hastings Elks Lakewood Mark Woodman Plumbing/Mapes Furniture Middleville Design Wear Hastings Pennock Health and Wellness Center Middleville James Peurach, DDS llack/Whlte Copies • 1/2x11 15* Lakewood Hastings Temple Trucking Services Middleville Tircs2000/Brucc’s Frame & Alignment Middleville Thomapplc Financial Center Hastings Pennock Pharmacy Hastings Car Cub fg (3 * one exposure 11 x 17 ore tide, one exposure *1 Open positions are posted on our web site at www.lcellogg.cc.mi.us/adminterv. Job #917n Student Retention and Record Coordinator, Upward Bound. Full-time, grant-fund­ ed, support staff position. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 3.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be available to work evenings and weekends when needed. Continuation of this position is contingent on continued funding. This position works primarily at Battle Creek Central High School; during the summer months at Kellogg Community College. Hourly salary (2001-2002): $12.76. Visit our web site for information regarding job duties and requirements. Cover letter addressing qualifications, detailed .esume and a list of three professional references must be received in the Administrative Services office by 6/13/02 at 4:00 p.m. E.T. Administrative Services Job *917n. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3397. Materials may be mailed, faxed (616-962-4290) or I e-mailed: (admservQkellogg.edu).AA/EOE Business Cards 250 ct Afunr** Lakewood Baseball Cub Lakewood Blue Stix Middleville Cornerstone Furniture Middleville Dan Valley Excavating Hastings fhomapple Valley Family Health Hastings Insurance Ccntcr/Wilder’s Auto HISUMS ■ LETTERHEAD - MX invoices ■ UMHunne unoms ■ shipping preeaMla* prafetsiaule ■t rriaUa* 7-2 3-2 4-3 3-3 2-4 1 -6 4-0 2-0 2-1 1-4 0-1 0-3 South Central Michigan Youth Baseball results from May 20-25: 1351 Willie Mays Division 1 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Hourt: M-fn 8:30-690; Set 8:30-190 2-5 1-5 Sandy Koufax 14-&-under Division »24” ENVELOPES 6-2 3-4 PecWee Reese 12-&-under Division :ull Color Copies • 1/2x11 one side 4-0 j Middleville James Pcurach, DDS de­ feated Pennock Health and Wellness Center 12-10. Luke Boonstra pitched four strong in­ nings with R.J. Bailey and Austin Bart Lakewood Mapes Fumiture/Mark Wood­ man Plumbing defeated Middleville Design Wear 14-4. Torey Makcly pitched a complete fourinning game for Lakewood. Jarod Kent scored three runs, and Torey Makcly, Lewis Frizzell, Cody Lindenmulder and Hayden Duff scored two runs a piece for Lakewood. Torey Makcly and Brandon Makcly had two hits each, and Jarod Kent, Thomas Ackerson, Lewis Frizzell and Cody Lindenmulder also had hits for Lake­ wood. Middleville had singles from AJ. Arnett and Tyler Karchcr. Tyler Karcher scored two runs, and AJ. Arnett and Cody Bugtcreit scored the other two runs for Middleville. Patrick Bobolts did a good job catching for Middleville, throwing out two baserunners. Lakewood Mapes Furniture/Mark Woodman Plumbing defeated Middleville James Peurach, DDS in a very good game by a final score of 5-4. James Hawkes pitched a good game for Middleville and also had a nice single. Luke Boonstra pitched well in relief. RJ Bailey did a very good job cathing for Middleville. Nick Tape. Joey Fox. Josh Steensma and Trevor Vrona had singles and Joey Fox, Anthony Collins and Trevor Vrona ail scored for Middleville. Thomas Ackerson pitched a great game for Lake­ wood and struck out 12 Middleville batters. Ackerson also went 3-for-3 and scored two runs. Torey Makcly had a double and sin­ gle while scoring twice. Brandon Makely scored the other Lakewood run and had a single. Cody Lindenmulder and Hayden Duff also had singles for Lakewood. Hasting Elks 13, Pennock Health and Wellness 10. Pee Wee Reese Division Pennock Pharmacy 10, Hastings Car ClubO. Bobby Steinke pitched a no-hitter for Pennock Pharmacy and helped his own cause reaching base three limes. Erich Iberle scored three runs and Jason Baum also reach base three times. Temple Trucking Services Inc. defeated Lakewood 7-1. Dylan Cuddahee pitched seven solid in­ nings in his first complete outing, allowing only 1 run. Backing up Cuddahee with strong defensive plays were Carson Letot with three outs in one inning; Alec Wilcox, stopping a Lakewood surge with a running catch in left field; Ricky Mathis, John Mahmct, Trevor Heacock and Jordan Bai­ ley maintained a solid outfield perform­ ance; Eric Haney, Kyle McNerny and Ste­ phen Tolger put up a solid wall infield to suppress the Lakewood scoring efforts; and Scott Wilson played tough at catcher, not allowing a single run on passed balls and kept the Lakewood team on guard as he protected against baserunning. Offensively, Kyle McNerny was a dynamic powerhouse going 4-4 at the plate. Eric Haney contin­ ues to be Mr. Rally-Maker, going 3-3 and twice with two outs jump-starting the Tem­ ple Trucking scoring. After a one-game layoff, Stephen Tolger energized the of- See YOUTH BASEBALL, continued next page... �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 6. 2002 - Page 13 Saxons show youth in loss to Vicksburg YOUTH BASEBALL, continued from page 12 fcnsc with his strong bat. going 2-3. Scott Wilson and Alee Wilcox moved the scoring with base hits apiece. Pennock Pharmacy 13. Hastings Car Club 9. Lakewood defeated Thomapplc Finan­ cial Center 20-8. Caleb Yager started the game pitching a good three-inning shutout. Salazar relieved Yager in the fourth, giving up 2 runs. Jarod Secor finished the last inning with the Thomapplc Financial C inter team hitting Lakewood Baseball Club defeated Insur­ ance Ccnter/Wilder's Auto 12-10. the ball hard and scoring 6 more runs. Lakewood came alive in the third inning, scoring 12 runs. Barbour, Hillcy and Rich­ ardson all hit triples. Yager had a double and Williams, Carter, Bache. Salazar, Kuras, Sam and Peter Wernctt, and O'Mara all added singles. Parrish Hall started pitching for Middleville, striking out the first batter, with the second and third batters flying out. Carter Whitney was top hitter for Mid­ dleville with two singles. Cornerstone Furniture 13, Dan Valley Excavating 6. Strong seven-inning pitching perform­ ance by Jason Blain with 18 strike-outs. Good hitting all around with a strong showing from Kyle Bobolts who was pulled up from the Thornapple Financial Center team to fill out this evenings roster, including a bunt triple. Excellent perform­ ance from Dan Valley catcher Nick Stark with thee pickoffs at third base. Sandy Koufax Division FALL CREEK BIT Bacon, lettuce tomato on griKed sourdough $5 95 PHILLY STACK Thinly sked roast beef, topped with smoked pwotone cheese, sauteed bell peppers and oraons on a hoagie bun $6 95 At... CORNBEEF REUBEN Sked corned beef, swrss cheese, sauerkraut. 1000 r.land dressing on grfied swtrl rye $6 95 Sexon senior Enn Bradley (left) hus­ tled her way to All-Conference honors. (Photo by Perry Hardin) With a young team, you take the good with the bad. The Hastings girls’ soccer team had a season mixed with both, culminating in a 5­ 0 district semifinal loss to Vicksburg on May 29. And as the end of the season sunk in for the Saxons, coach Dennis Argetsingcr didn’t have to look far to find the cause of the team's twists and turns. “I went through our lineup while 1 was working on our team awards, and we have 15 first-year Icltcrwinncrs on the team,” Argetsinger said. “With all that youth, you’re going to have some sporadic play. Maturity and mental toughness only come with time.” Vicksburg was experienced and relent­ less, and went on to win the district title with a 6-0 win over Battle Creek Harper TURKEY REUBEN Sked turkey, swiss cheese, sauerkraut 1000 island dressing on gnled swtrl rye S6.95 POTATO SKINS Cheese, bacon, green onions $5.95 STUFFED OUVES All Dinners listed below indude House Salad, Bread. Vegetable of tfte Day Black okves slutted with Asiago cheese, rolled m seasoned bread crumbs and deep fried $5.95 10 oz tender char-grfied $1699 Served with Baguette bread $5 95 Hastings' Entity Dryer (21). NEW YORK STRIP CHICKEN STRIPS 12 oz char-griled to perfection $18.99 Regular or BBQ $6 95 Creek in the finals. The Saxons will reveal their team awards at a banquet tonight at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. They finished the season 8-10-1. The O-K Gold has already announced its awards for the season, and senior mid­ fielder Erin Bradley earned All-Conference honors. Bradley plans to continue her soc­ cer career at Hope College. Other seniors who played their last game for the Saxons were Liz Nida, Amy Steele, Ashley Parc, Stephanie Courtright and Angie Eggers. and Choice of House Potato or Italian Fries RIBEYE ARTICHOKE DIP SIRLOIN ULT1MATT SAMPLER PLATTER 9 oz. center cut, char-gnfled to order $10.99 A generous portion of Potato Skins. Stuffed Owes. Omon Rings. Chicken Stnps served with Marmara $12.95 PORKCHOPS Two boneless center cut citops, char-gnled Barbecue sauce on request $11.95 GARUC CHEESE BREAD HONEY-CURED GLAZED PORK CHOPS Our very own peza dough roSe'* out with gark butter and mozzarella cheese. cut into stnps. served with Mar- xa $5 95 Two char-gnUed boneless chops $12.49 GRILLED CHICKEN CRAB CAKES Two boneless breasts, char-gried. Barbecue or Cajunon request $11.95 Served with orange chipotle sauce and baguette bread $5.95 CHICKEN ROULADE NACHOS Two boneless breasts, stuffed with crab, served with basil cream sauce $12.99 Lettuce, tomato, oncns. taco meat cheese $595 SHRIMP 8 butterfly shrimp, hghtfy breaded, fried to a deep golden brown $13.9? CATFISH Salads are served with bread and your choice of dressing - Italian, Banch. Catfish, steamed then topped with a parmesan cheese ma and broded $11.99 1000 Island, Spicy Cucumber, Blue Cheese. French CHEFS CATCH OF THE WEEK CAESAR SALAD Price vanes Crap Romaine tossed woth croutons, parmesan chese and caesar dressing $5 95 Amu add Chicken $1.99 add Steak $2 49 FALL CREEK SALAD Greens, tomato, cucumber, chicken, dned cranberries & walnuts $7.95 CHEF SALAD SPAGHETTI N MARMARA $7.99 add Meatbais $1.99 Greens, tomato, cucmber. ham, turkey, hard baled eg & cheese $7.95 JUMBO MEAT RAVIOLI Pljjx Served m marinara $11.99 LASAGNA MARGARITA Mozzarela. olive oi, fresh basil, sked tmatoes $6 99 BLT Sheets of pasta, layered with cheese, red sauce and meat $11.99 FETTUCCINE ALFREDO SAUCE • $899 add Chcken $2 99 add Strmp $3.99 Cheddar, mozzarela. ranch sauce, lettuce, tomatoes bacon $6 99 SEAFOOD FETTUCCINE PEPPERONI Shrimp and crawfish sauteed in a garic. lemon butter, white wme sauce with Red saute and mozzarella $6 49 mushroom-, and scaliora $14.99 BUILD YOUR OWN CHICKEN MARSALA Red sauce, mozzarella and 3 additional items $6.99 Two chicken breasts, pan seared with Marsala wine, mushrooms and onions, Bacon. Chicken. Ham. Pepperoni. Sausage. Green Pepper, Mushrooms. Onion, served over fettuccine $12 99 tomato. Cucumber EGGPLANT PARMESAN Lightly breaded & baked, served on a bed of spaghetti marinara $12.49 Sandwiches served with chips A pickle. Substitute with Fries for 99< or Onion Bings for $1.99 sun-dried to^oes. tossed v.ith fettuccine $12 99 TURKEY CLUB LEMON PEPPER UGUM Sked turkey, bacon, smoked prowjione cheese, lettuce, tomato on griled sourdough $6 95 The Middleville soccer team advanced to the district finals on May 31, where they fell to No. 2-ranked state power Unity Christian 6-1. The Trojans finished their season as O-K Blue co-champions with an overall record of 14-6-1. SPORT SHORTS, continued from page 12 spring semester at Defiance College in Ohio. Cole is a three-ycar letterwinner for the Defiance football team, which won the Division III title last fall. Cole will be joined on the team this fall by 2002 Hast­ ings grad Zac Fulmer. The 2902 edition of the National High School Sports Record Book still contains at least two local athletes. Hastings’ Sean Tefft holds a football record for returning two pass interceptions for touchdowns in LEGAL NOTICE TKS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MQfllfiAfiESALE Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. Willis Sr. a mar­ ried man and Patncia A Wilks. Ns wife, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17.1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 m Liber 617. Page 749. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seven •SIGNS • BROCHURES J-Ad Graphics Hastings *945-9554 $1359 Deep fried fish fiet with iettuce, tomato. Cheddar and tartar served on a hoagie $695 For kids 8 & under • your choice $2.99 VEGGIE WRAP GRILLED CHEESE & ITALIAN FRIES Choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, mushrooms, pane nuts & seasonal CK.CKEN FINGERS 4 ITALIAN FRIES veggies $6.95 SPAGHETTI Live Entertainment ^Saturday -^PJJL-Zam . Thinly sked roast beef, topped with smoked provolone cheese on a hoagie bun. served with au jus for dipping $6.95 FALL CREEK BURGER 1/2 pounder, lettuce, tomato, onion on a Kaser bun. choice of cheese - Cheddar, smoked prowtone, swtss $5.95 FALL CREEK CLASSIC Griled chicken breast lopped with swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, iettuce and tomato on a Kaiser bun $6.95 CITY OF HASTINGS Let us quote your printing! WE DO IT • LETTERHEADS •CARDS Served with bel peppers m a hght basil gark sauce. Chicken $11.99 Shnmp GROUPER FRENCH DT one quarter against Albion in 1999. Vermontville baseball pitcher Ken Beardslec holds some of the longest-stand­ ing records. His two perfect games during his 1947-49 career ties a record, and he holds records for strikeouts per game in a career (18.1) and season (19.0 in 1949). ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. FETTUCONI TRIO A light dnh.heavy on flavor A combnation of pme-nuts, prosciutto ham and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. JUNE 18, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is fa the Zoning Board of Appeals Io hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by the Hastings Baptist Church. 309 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. Michigan. (See map below) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-831 (d) 1 of the City of Hastings Code of Om BkxZ Windom •> ... — rWW Ir/ritX** IYCi.S Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading Ordinances, that if granted, win allow the square footage of all accessory buildings on the parcel to exceed the total maximum allowable of 1,100 square feet, and the square footage on the proposed accessary building to exceed the maximum allowable of 900 square feet. Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS: HASTINGS HEIGHTS ADD & PT SEC 8 LOTS 9 THRU 13 & OUTLOT A INCLUDING ALL OF VACATED ALLEY ADJOINING SD LOTS ALSO BEG 33 FT N OF NE COR 1-800-237-2379 ____________________ fl LOT 9 SD PLAT TH W 545 FT TH N 320 FT TH E 545 FT TH S 320 FT TO BEG T3N R8W (89). 3-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC. 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. McNgan 49001 • 345-2900 SI26 East DE Avenue • Rcrtand. McNgan 49083 • 629-S2S2 ? and 18/100 Dollars ($75,807.18) including inter* Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notce ts hereby giver that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale oi the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 27. 2002 The premises are located in the City of Detton. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Poplar Beach, according to the piat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Ptats. Page 14. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts determmed abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated May 23 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Oto Kent Bank - Southwest a Michigan Corporation (Now by vanous resolu­ tions duty known as Fifth Third Bank) As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0379 Why live alone when you can live with us? 7C\w<Mau’n Jl{eabows T^etitement Oiitagc HASTINGS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO 1821 N. East St., Hastings. MI 49058 An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community A Now Taking Reservations * Woodlawn Meadows is pleased to offer assisted living services to those requiring various levels of assistance with activities of daily living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Written comments will be received at Hastings Qty Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City wilt provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD cad 'elay services 1-800-649-3777 616-948-4921 Everil M&nshum City Clerk A Leisure Living Managed Company - wwu'.leisure-llvlng.com (620) I �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6. 2002 Lake Odessa NEWS State of Michigan Probate Court Barry County Circuit Court-Family Division PUBLICATION OF NOTICE State of Michigan County of Calhoun NOTICE TO CREDITORS Probate Court County of Berry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadent’s Estate Fite No. 2002-436 DE Estate of JESSIE M. COCHRAN Date of birth: Filo No. 2002-23436-NC In the matter of Andrew Ryan Mansfield. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mduding whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest m the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE: On Wednesday. June 26. 2002 at 4:30 p.m. in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Stu 302. Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Ricnard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Andrew Ryan Mansfield to Andrew Ryan Townes. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 377 Riverwood Dr. (6/6) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM ,’S A DEBT COLLECTOR INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William A. Cheney II (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. LYDIA S GETTYS, who lived at 2700 Naahviae Road. Hastings. Mchigan died March 21. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that aH claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Elizabeth A. Guilford, named Cieddors of the decedent are noWied that al claims against the estate wSI be forever barred personal representative or proposed personal urtesa presented to Paul D. Ballinger, named representative, or to both the probate court at Justice Center. 161 E. Michigan Avenue. Battle personal representative, or proposed representa­ tive. or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the cation of this notice. May 29. 2002 David J. DeGraw (P37390) 203 E Michigan Avenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 namedlpropoaed personal representative wrttan 4 months alter the dole of puUicatton of ton notoe Junes. 2002 Stephanie S. Pekkas (P43549) 629 West State Street, Sts. 203 Hastings. Ml 49056 616/945-8844 Paul O Ballmger 1Z7 S. Hanover Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (6/6) (6/6) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated July 17. 2001. and recorded on July 26. 2001 in Instrument No. 1063707 In Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated August 31. 2001, which was recorded on October 16. 2001. in Instrument No. 1068229 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 95/100 dol­ lars ($188,961.95). including interest at 7.375% OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Detaurt has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd M. Moulton and Mtchale Moulton (original mort­ gagor!) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 29. 2000. and MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard W. Goodwin. Jr. and Katharine L Goodwin (origi­ recorded on October 11. 2000 In Document Number 1050642 in Barry County Records. nal mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan Operating Name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B.. Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1999, and recorded on March 31, 1999 in Document No. per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl bo foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ 1027304 in Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY- described as: A parcel of land in Sections 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11; and runran g A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 10 West as described: Beginning at a point of the North and South 1/4 1127 feet along tw centortno of Cobb Road; thence West 540 feet parallel with the South fine of Section 11 lor the true place of beginning; thence continuing West 576 feet parallel with the South fine of said Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 268 feet; more or less, parallel with the East line of Section 10 and 433 feet Westerly therefrom, to the center of Gilhay Lake Road; thence Easterly along the center of Gikay Lake Road to a point which Mos North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 484.5 foot from the place of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes East 484.5 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) line of said Section 26, distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 1582.46 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 26; thence con­ tinuing South 00 degrees 00 minutes. 30 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 fine, 330.00 feet, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West at right anglers to said North and South 1/4 fine. 660.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 second West 330.00 teet thence North 90 degrees 00 mi.-jtes 00 seconds East 660.00 feet to the place of beginning, Barry Countv Records. The redemption period shall be 12 munth(s) from the date of such sale. from the date of such sale. Dated: May 30. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dated: May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200217648 1079904. Barry County Records, on which mort­ Fite *200219085 Wolves Under toe power of sale contained In said gage w«t ba foreclosed by a sale of too mort­ gaged premises, or some part of toem. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Keatings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 11. 2002. Seed premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit(s) 7. of Hickory Grove, a Condominium accordtog to the Master Cted recorded in Uber 660. page 303, and last amended by amendment recorded in Uber 668 on page 442. in the Office of the Barry County Regcter of Deed* and desig­ nated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 7, together with rights In general com­ mon elements arid ftmited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, aa amended. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined ir. accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 abandoned Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott, P.C. (6/27) (6/6) 11.450% per annum. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott A ^rott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Wolves 248-593-1312 Trot! A Trott. P C. recorded on May 3. 2002. In Document Number mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are West 510.1 feet along the centertine of Cobb Rood; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes West aaatgnment dated April 23. 2002. which was provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be forectoeed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on Juty 11.2002. Said premises are situcted in TOWNSHIP OF thence East 713 test along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes association, as Trustee tor the Long Beach Mortgage Loan True! 2000-1. Assign** by an mortgage and the statute In such case made and ing interest at 7.150% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on June 20. 2002. Said premtses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan, and are Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the First Union National Bank, a national banking gage there is claimed to be due at the data here­ of toe Utt of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 37/100 doian ($138312.37), Including interest at NINE AND 96'100 dollars ($170,379.96). includ­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Wolves 23. 1918 TO ALL CREDITORS: Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan died 01/15/2002. (616)781-9851 Elizabeth A Guilford 1014 Brooks Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)948-4117 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY Decedent's Estate File No. 2002-’’3431-DE Estate of LYDIA S. Gt TTYS. Date of birth: Oct. 06/06/1911. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. Jessie M. Cochran, who lived at 1150 E. Michigan Creek and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the data of publi­ May 21. 2002 Kimberly MacDonald Middleville. Ml 49333 State of Michigan Probate Court Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200211624 Falcon* (6/20) Nextel Sales, Service, and Accessories . rwutAi c^niar Phrw. ' Digital Celutef Phone We dean siding, patios, walk-ways Clean or restore decks, ect. (616) 948-2210 Make your house look , new again Wfliam Barr 616-623-8901 • Nextel Direct Connect*(d^4al two-way radio) > Mobile Messaging (text and numeric) The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Lake Manor. Carole Collard will be the speaker using a topic of research in Canada. This is a corrected notice from last week’s column. Many early settlers in mid­ Michigan made their way from the eastern states via Canada coming first from Scotland, England and Ireland. Others came from New York across the border for a generation or two and then came to Michigan. Others left colonial America because of their opposition to the Revolution and with British sympathies. A bonus of this meeting is that following the Manor session, Lori Fox will lead a work­ shop at the Depot on making application for “First Families’* membership. She will go over the applications step by step. There is yet time to acquire the proofs needed for membership by the Sept. 1 deadline. The paper drive at Lakewood Christian School continues until tomorrow, June 7. The semi-trailer is parked along the drive at the school on Velte Road near Eaton Highway. Some of the local people in Banner terri­ tory who attended the West Michigan Annual Conference at Calvin College were Leland and Ruth Turner, Sheila Huis of Hastings, Barbara Heise and Ariane Stanton from Welcome Comers and Woodland, Delos Johnson and Elaine Garlock of Lake Odessa, and Wayne Musbach from Lakewood UMC. Their pas­ tors also attended, along with pastors for­ merly in this area such as Lynn Wagner now at Muir-Lyons, Robert Mayo and Emmett Kadwell. Sessions ran from Friday morning to Monday afternoon. Ordination, memori­ al service and commissioning along with retirements were observed. The conference preacher was Bishop Leontine Kelley, the first Afro-American female elected to the role of bishop in any major denomination. The first white woman elected to such a role was Rev. Maijorie Matthews, who once served the Sunfield and Sebewa Center churches, as well as Vermontville. The current bishop for Michigan Area is Bishop Linda Lee who is the first black female bishop for Michigan. Open houses abound. The bakery is still swamped with orders for decorated cakes for such occasions to the point of being open on Sunday mornings for cakes to be picked up. The garage sales on the weekend were well patronized. The official village sales were on Saturday, but many residents also held thoirt a day earty. TKe sale at the L.O. Fairgrounds sponsored by the Goodemoot families, to benefit the American Cancer Society, was a busy place with garage sale items as well as baked goods. This was done in tribute to several family members who have succumbed to the disease. The benefit dinner at St. Edwards Family Center drew a huge crowd, with the parking lot and the tables filled in minutes after the opening time of 5 o’clock. Jim Allen, for whom the event was planned, started chemo treatments this week after his series of radiation treatments. A Lansing obituary detailed the life of Ann Fouts, 81. who died on May 23. Her memorial service is to be June 9 at University UMC. Ann was known in East Lansing as a teacher and speech instructor. Statewide she was known as a peace activist with major involvement in the United Nations organization. She co-founded the U.N. Association in the Lansing area and • Wireless Web Service* NOTICE 116 South Grove Street, Dettori. Michigan 49046 “Tendercare Hastings is a model for other health care centers to aspire to.” Dr. Reg Carter, President of Health Care Association of Michigan. TENDERCARE HASTINGS Barry County is requesting bids for cement replacement at the Courthouse and new Friend of the Court building. Specifications can be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St, Hastings, Ml 49058. Bids must be submitted in complete original form, dear­ ly marked -BID - CEMENT REPLACE­ MENT by mail or messenger and must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 20, 2002. CITY OF HASTINGS Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Department Request for Blds for City Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage The City of Hastings is soliciting alternative bid* tor property and casualty insurance coverage from August 19.2002, to August 19. 2003. Coverages to be afforded respite and hospice. by the successful bidder shall be as comprehensive !n every respect as City’s current policy coverage. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best inter­ est. 240 E. North Ave. Hastings, Michigan (616) 945-9564 www.tendercare.net premium cost and other factors considered. Comprehensive bidding documents and specifications Tendercare Hastings team with Patti Oliphant, nursing home administrator (front row, left side) and Tracy Ruddle, director of nursing (front row, right side) are available at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer until 3:30 p.m. on Juty 17. 2002. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud All btds shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package Casualty Insurance.' -Seated Bid - Property A devoted much time to its existence and growth. One project was the establishment of a store uf United Nations goods, one of the few in the nation. She demonstrated against the Vietnam War and organized United Nations days at the state capitol in Lansing, even though the observance drew protests from the Michigan Militia, which required police in riot gear for protection of those who took part in the U.N. observance. She did not let near violence stop her. She was appointed by the governors of Michigan to be chairman of these annual events. At one time she was national chair­ man of the UN associations, numbering 175 in the country. There are many war heroes, but she was a peace hero. She was known to many in this area through her church U.N. associations, and M.E.A. The LOHS Alumni Association is rapidly collecting reservations for the June 29 alumni banquet. Seats are limited to 300. Every year there is a waiting list, even to people arriving and waiting in the hallway, hoping for a vacant chair inside once the meal begins. The invitations advised the alumni to reserve early. Meantime the local historical society is getting ready for Alumni Day at the Depot/Museum from 1 to 5 on that day. Betty Carey and Laurel Gariinger will be the hostesses for the after­ noon when all the graduation photos will line the walls. In addition, the display cases will be filled with LOHS memorabilia. Attendance in recent years has been about 100 at the depot. The depot displays are open to the public, regardless of school affiliation. If you never went to school here, you are welcome. This is a fine time to see former residents who return for this momentous event. A rotating committee of LOHS graduates handles all the arrange­ ments and adds to the appeal of the dinner. The spring Bugle will reach LOAHS members within days. It contains a list of the attractions coming on Depot Day in July. It also repeats the Class of 1921 pho­ tos and now their identification provided by Geraldine Klahn, whose late husband was a member of that class. Geraldine’s keen memory is still a plus for anyone wanting names from decades ago. She is now resid­ ing at Thomapplc Manor. The Lakewood News announced that Vince Pennington is the only declared can­ didate for an open spot on the Lakewood school board. The election will be on June 10. He is the father of three school age chil­ dren, husband of Janet (Erickson), son of Vaughn Borojie, founder of Solid Design on Fourth AVWe'tn’the fonner library build­ ing. Lakewood News also announced that Lavon Deatsman is retiring from the board of directors of Union Bank and will be replaced by James Behrenwald. William Bulling replaces Deatsman as chairman of the board. Building has been on the bank board since 1983. Union Bank’s Class Act Club had its summer breakfast at the lake pavilion last week. Western Michigan University has named Nicole Jorgensen and Jamie Wakiey to its dean's list for spring. Miss Mary Catherine Peacock graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine at MSU in May. There were 199 graduating in her class. She will start working at the Schmitt Anima] Clinic in Grand Rapids June 10. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock of Westphalia and granddaughter of Reine Peacock of Lake Odessa. Beauty bushes are at their best this week. The Jeff Engie home on Woodland Road has a fine specimen. Some of the flowering bushes at the Thomas Allen home on the same road al Brown Road appear be of this same variety, which is no longer listed in most nursery catalogues. Some spring planted field crops are showing green. Vegetable gardens are showing lettuce and other early planted varieties. The William Gedris couple, *he Bruce Garlock family of Big Rapids attended their niece’s open house at Carlton Center on Sunday. Red Cross Bloodmobile is coming on June 17. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6. 2002 - Page 15 MEAPS, continued from page 1 satisfactory or moderate in 2001; state av­ erage 80.2 percent in 2002. Fifth-grade social studies: 11.9 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2002; 3.6 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2001; the 2002 state average was 22.4 percent. Fifth-grade writing: 36.4 percent profi­ cient in 2002; 37.9 percent proficient in 2001; state average in 2002 55.7 percent. Seventh-grade writing: 62.8 percent pro­ ficient in 2002; 71.6 percent proficient in 2001; slate average 66.2 in 2002. Seventh-grade reading: 79.2 percent sat­ isfactory or moderate in 2002; 82.9 percent in 2001; state average 77.4 percent. Eighth-grade social studies: 29.6 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2002; 22.5 percent in 2001; state average 32 per­ cent in 2002. Thornapple Kellogg Schools: Fourth-grade reading: 84.9 percent satis­ factory or moderate in 2002; 87 percent in 2001; state average 80.2 percent in 2002. Fifth-grade social studies: 29.4 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2002; 28.9 percent met or exceeded state stan­ dards in 2001; the 2002 state average was 22.4 percent. Fifth-grade writing: 75.8 percent were proficient in 2002; 68.8 percent were profi­ cient in 2001; the state average in 2002 was 55.7 percent. Seventh-grade writing: 48.4 percent pro­ ficient in 2002; 63.1 percent proficient in 2001; state average 66.2 percent in 2002. Seventh-grade reading: 87.5 percent sat­ isfactory or moderate in 2002; 85.6 percent in 2001; state average 77.4 percent in 2002. Eighth-grade social studies: 30.9 percent exceeded or met state standards in 2002; 28.2 in 2001; the state average was 32 per­ cent in 2002. Maple Valley Schools: Fourth-grade reading: 88.1 percent satis­ factory or moderate in 2002; 90.3 percent in 2001; slate average 80.2 percent in 2002. Fifth-grade social studies: 18 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2002; 13 per­ cent in 2001; the state average was 22.4 percent in 2002. Fifth-grade writing: 31.7 percent profi­ cient in 2002; 70.4 percent proficient in 2001; the state average was 55.7 percent. Seventh-grade writing: 51.2 percent pro­ ficicnt in 2002; 48.1 percent in 2001; state average in 2002 was 66.2 percent. Seventh-grade reading: 71.9 percent sat­ isfactory or moderate in 2002; 67.5 percent in 2001; state average in 2002 was 77.4 percent. Eighth-grade social studies: 30.8 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2002; 27.2 in 2001; the state average in 2002 was 32 percent. Lakewood Schools: Fourth-grade reading: 81.4 percent satis­ factory or moderate in 2002: 87.2 percent in 2001; state average was 80.2 percent. Fifth-grade social studies: 23.5 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2002; 19.1 percent met or exceeded state stan- Barry County’s , “Field of Dreams” ___ t DEBOER (no criminal charges) cont. from page 1 asks to the speak with the man at which time DeBoer takes the phone and says “hello.” Fuller asks for the man’s name, DeBoer replies, “Steve DeBoer,” and states, “1 swerved to miss a deer and hit a mailbox.” Fuller realizes DeBoer is the Barry County Sheriff and hangs up the phone. According to Krusinga's May 29, 2002 report, the anonymous letter alleges crimi­ nal conduct by the Sheriff, claiming that he committed two felonies by being the driver in a hit-and-run accident and causing a false police report to be filed. The writer asserts that the sheriff was “DUI” (driving under the influence) and did not report the accident until the next day. “At approximately 10:15 p.m., Trooper Linebaugh contacted Sheriff DeBoer by telephone and offered to complete a UD-10 accident report,” according to Krusinga’s written report. “Sheriff DeBoer indicated that his department would complete the UD-10 report. Sheriff DeBoer further stated that he had made restitution to the mailbox owners." Linebaugh “did not forward his report to the prosecutor’s office for warrant review, as there did not appear to be sufficient cause to believe a hit-and-run accident had occurred,” Krusinga reported, adding that the accident was reported to the Barry Cbunty Sheriffs Department shortly after it occurred. “The owners were satisfied with the res­ titution for the mailbox,” Krusinga said. “A UD-10 accident report was completed by the Barry County Sheriffs Department.” The anonymous letter writer states that the UD-10 report was completed the fol­ lowing day. “The writer concludes that the report must be falsified,” said Krusinga. “It is rou­ tine practice in this county to complete the UD-10 report the following day for minor PDA accidents involving deer.” Central Dispatch often instructs drivers to take their vehicle to a police agency for inspection and completion of a report within 24 hours, he said, and the officer completing the report checks with Central Dispatch to make sure the accident was previously reported. The Barry County Sheriffs Department accident report indicates the incident v/as reported on May 1, 2001 at approximately 8 p.m. “This is consistent with Trooper Lincbaugh’s report,” said Krusinga, who serves on the Barry County Central Dispatch Ad­ ministrative Board with DeBoer. “The fact that the UD-10 indicates the incident was reported to the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment on May 1, 2001, at 8 p.m. does not mean the actual UD-10 was completed at that time. The UD-10 may well have been completed the following day and that would not be improper." The UD-10 reports that alcohol was used prior to the accident, Krusinga continued. “The alcohol box is checked when the officer has reason to believe the driver has consumed alcohol or the driver admits hav­ ing consumed alcohol prior to an accident,” said Krusinga. “This docs not warrant an assumption that the driver was driving while impaired or while intoxicated as the letter writer seems to assume. “Any social drinking or alcohol con­ sumed prior to the accident would result in the alcohol use box being checked ‘yes' on the UD-10," he continued. “Shortly after the accident, Sheriff DeBoer had personal contact with the mailbox owner and tele­ phone contact with Deputy Shaffer, Central Dispatch and Trooper Linebaugh. No one □uts oi MT'iigin Probata Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS indicated they were suspicious that Sheriff DeBoer was intoxicated or under the influ­ ence at the time of those contacts.” Krusinga concludes that nothing indi­ cates that the UD-10 report has been falsi­ fied. “1 do not believe additional investigation is warranted or would be likely to uncover further information relevant to a prosecu­ tor’s charging request.” He adds that the writer of the anonymous letter makes “a number of assertions that are not supported by the facts," writes Krusinga. “From these assertions, the writer infers other facts that do not logi­ cally follow from the assertions. The writer then concludes that Sheriff DeBoer com­ mitted two felonies and involved members of the Sheriffs Department in a conspiracy to falsify reports. “Whether the writer has committed ac­ tionable libel is a matter for the sheriff to discuss with a private attorney... For the reasons stated above, 1 do not believe this matter warrants further investigation.” dards in 2001; the state average in 2002 was 22.4 percent. Fifth-grade writing: 61.7 percent profi­ cient in 2002; 67 percent in 2001; slate av­ erage 55.7 percent. Seventh-grade writing: 68.4 percent pro­ ficient in 2002; 55.7 percent in 2001; state average 66.2 percent in 2002. Seventh-grade reading: 80.9 percent sat­ isfactory or moderate :n 2002; 89.5 percent in 2001; state average 77.4 percent in 2002. Eighth-grade social studies: 24.6 percent met or exceeded slate standards in 2002; 36.4 percent met or exceeded stale stan­ dards in 2001; the state average in 2002 was 32 percent. ' KISSTHI “Build it and they will come” ...and so we did. You are invited to help us dedicate YMCA t Camp Algonquin and pay tribute to the \ / McMullin and Baum famil'es who have made the "MK renovations at camp possibh. The ceremony will be held on Saturday. June 15 at 10:30 am in the ledge's dining hall. You and your family are also invited to tour and participate in the camp program areas such as boating, fishing, BB guns, archery and even mountain climbing from 11:00 am - 1 pm. You can also meet our 2002 summer camp staff who will be supervising the program areas. Please dress informally and come prepared, rain or shine, for a great time. Picnic tables and a gas grill will be available for those who would like to cook or bring a picnic lunch. Guests are asked to park in the new parking lot or along Iroquois Trail. Come and help us thank those who have made Barry County’s camping dreams come true! For information, call 616-945-4574 Y YMCA of Barry County Camp Algonquin Building strong kids, strong families, strong communities. HOW DO YOU GET THERE? From our previous location: Start on W’. State St. (.1 mite) Turn right on N. Broadway (3 mile) • Turn Left on W. State Rd. (13 miles) Turn right on Bolton/Hammond Rd. (.9 mile) • Turn left on Iroquois Trail (.9 mile) Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner Dacadant'a Estats Estate of PEARL MAY FREDERICKSON. Date of birth: July 16.1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. PEARL MAY FREDERICKSON, who bvsd at 609 E. Grant Street. Hasting*. Michigan died Fob. 22. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Traea Maye Owen, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Hastings, and the namad/pro- A New Name, New Mission, New Pledge of Service To You posed personal represents! ve within 4 months after the date of pcobcabon of Ms notice. May 31.2002 ROBERT L. BYINGTON (P27621) 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 TRESA MAYE OWEN 5497 S M-43 HWY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3754 (6/6) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WlLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark E. Hewitt and Sonia G. Hewitt (original mortgagors) to National City Mortgage Company, succsssor by merger and/or name change to First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 9. 1998, and recorded on April 20. 1996 In Documenr »1010628 in Barry County Records. MkMgan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sun of NINETYTHREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY- For the BEST Color Film Processing around, see the FOUR ANO 53/100 dollars ($93,664.53). includ­ ing interest at 7.125% per annum. Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. gage will be foroctoeod by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm. on Juno 20. 2002. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 220 feet of the East 20 acres of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 1 North. Range 7 Wast. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, excepting land conveyed to the State of Michigan for Highway M-66 in Deed recorded in Uber 307 cn Pago 383 in the records of said county. The redemption period shall be 12 monthfs) Located at... from the date of such sale. Dated May 9. 2002 J-Ad Graphics FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stabons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fils *200216168 M-43 Highway North of Hastings Stations 945-9554 (6/6) For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) Pennock Partner, Jon, Head Respiratory Therapist Pennock HEALTH SERVICES -jotessionil, progress/,, Ortner, in Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings �Pago 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 6. 2002 COURT NEWS: ||| j A Wyoming man convicted of killing 66-ycar-old Dean Stuart of Middleville and causing serious injuries to his wife, Carol Stuart, by running a stop sign while driving with a .25 percent bodily alcohol content March 30 was sentenced by Judge Gary Holman Tuesday to serve a minimum of six years in prison. Dennie Kleine, 29, pleaded no contest to one count of drunk driving causing death, for which he could have been sentenced to 15 years in prison and to one count of drunk driving causing serious injury, for which he was given a minimum of 40 months in prison. Kleine was driving west on Green Lake Road when he approached the four-way stop at Cherry Valley Road where the Stu­ arts had stopped in Thomapplc Township. “They had been to my brother’s house on Cherry Valley Road and were on their way home to Barlow Lake,” said the couple’s daughter. Deb Winkler, who read a sixpage statement to the court Tuesday. Kleine failed to slop at the four-way stop intersection and “t-boned” the Stuarts* Buick Park Avenue on the driver’s side where Dean Stuart was sitting. Ill III ll.irll. r( ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SECRETARY Our Kentwood office is look­ ing for a secretary/assistant to join our team of hard­ working professionals. Must be reliable, self-motivated and able to work under pres­ sure. Competitive wages and benefits. Qualified individu­ als should send their re­ sume and cover letter to: Hiring Partner, 2010 44th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508. BATTLE CREEK OUT­ DOOR EDUCATIONAL CENTER seasonal positionsLiving History, instruct Pio­ neer Cabin curriculum; Dor­ mitory Supervisor. Instruct and counsel, late afternoon through 8:30am weekdays, supervise dormitory living/ learning experience; Garden­ ing Instructor instruct gar­ dening and science lessons. Open until filled, weekdays, late August through Octo­ ber, appropriate levels of ed­ ucation and experience re­ quired, salary range from $75-$100/day commensu­ rate with position and quali­ fications. Letter, resume and three references to: Del Bachert, OEC, 10160 South M-37, Dowling, MI. 49050. Further information: (616)721-8161’ or e-mail dbachert9remcl2.kl2.mj.us. FULL TIME, PART TIME OK: positions available now with local Kalamazoo Co. Positions start at $1,600 month. Nc experience neces­ sary. Co. provides any & all training needed. Many posi­ tions open. Call today, (616)345-3044._____________ PARALEG AL/LEG AL AS­ SISTANT: Our Kentwood law firm is looking for a le­ gal assistant/paralegal to join our team of hardwork­ ing professionals. Individu­ als should have at least one year experience working in a law office. Must be reliable, self-motivated and able to work under pressure- Com­ petitive wages and benefits, qualified individuals should send their resume and cover letter to: Hiring Partner, 2010 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508. PART TIME CHILDREN'S Services Assistant positions at the Barry County Family Independence Agency. Ap­ prox. 10 hrs/wk. Services to be provided include trans­ portation and supervision of visits for abused and ne­ glected children under the care of the FIA and other as­ sistance to FIA Children's Services caseworkers. Some college credit in Human Services preferred or 2 years working with children and families. Contract position $11 /hour. Submit resume June 30th to Barry County FIA, Attn: Shaun Culp, 430 Barfield Drive, Hastings, MI 49058.___________________ WAN I ED: hair stylist to rent my salon chair in a friendy, family oriented sal­ on. I am unable to work and have a 30yr. cliental floating in the salon. No shampoo & set. Some come from Hast­ ings, Middleville, Wayland 4c Caledonia areas. 1 Blo.'k south of 28th St. on the East Beltline. Incentives for sign­ a; 6mo. or lyr. lease. Please I (616)792-2384. Only the driver’s side airbag deployed, police said, and all occupants were wearing seat belts. Carol Stuart’s jaw was broken in five places while her husband died early the next morning of multiple blunt force injury to the abdomen after the couple was air­ lifted from Pennock Hospital to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. “Witnesses put Kleine’s vehicle al about 50 mph,’’ said police. Kleine allegedly told police he had pur­ chased a six pack of beer prior to the crash, but it is not known how much he had actu­ ally consumed. “I don’t think he knew where he was when the accident happened,’’ said Trooper Dan Cook. “He said he was on his way home but he was going the wrong direc­ tion. I think he was trying to gel to (U.S.) 131." Cook also said there is evidence that the Stuart car had properly stopped at the four­ way intersection before proceeding into the path of Kleine vehicle. “He (Kleine) made the choice to drink and drive and now he has to pay the price,” said Winkler. I al Hl ASPARAGUS: PICKED FRESH daily. (616)945-4291 Card nJ Thaak'i THANK YOU TO all of the friends and relatives for so many lovely cards for my 80th birthday. Margaret Lord Recreation 1994 MASTERCRAFT Pros­ tar 190, 285hp, only 200 hours, one owner, the clean­ est one available. Call (616)209-1986. $17,995. TVDU MISS BELLE has had her pups, 4 black fe­ male, 1 yellow female left. AKC, wormed, shots, heart­ worm, lOwks. old. Call (616)945-9779. Dam and Sire on sight. I or SaltASPARAGUS: PICKED FRESH daily. (616)945-4291 ATTENTION!!! Col. Tradin' Jimmy Smith accepting con­ signments for Spring and Summer. Looking for old bams full of junk. Dusty at­ tics and bulging garages. Al­ so farm sales and equip­ ment. (616)664-3544________ Col. Tradin' Jimmy Smith. Look for upcoming auction ads! (616)664-3544_________ PASTEL FLORAL FABRIC, wicker trim couch (hide-a­ bed design), pastel like new, $250. (616)758-3872 (oinmmiilx Xolicc\ I, JOHN EDWARD MAT­ THEWS, a.k.a. John Mattithyah, a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School, do hereby publicly apologize for my actions while serving aboard the U.S.S Dahlgren which led to my bad con­ duct discharge from the United States Navy in Au­ gust of 1984. In the light of September 11 and our ongo­ ing mission to defeat terror­ ism and to establish peace throughout the world, I am ashamed for failing to serve my country more responsi­ bly, and can only now salute those who are willing to sac­ rifice their lives in defense of the many freedoms each American is privileged to enjoy. Thank You. * Real / Male FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. MANCELONA: 5.03 ACRES of hardwoods, short drive to state land, lakes, trails and slopes. Ideal hunt­ ing and camping base. Driveway and cleared site, electric. $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land con­ tract. www.northemlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 800-968-3118_____________ MOVE YOUR DOUBLE­ WIDE to a lot you own with access to the Thomapple River. Some mature trees, woods across the back, well & septic condition unknown, land contract available. $30,000. Call Karen Echtinaw 838-1899, Greenridge Witzel. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. ESTATE SALE: antique sewing machine and many other items. 1085 Wall Lake Dr., Delton. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9am-6pm. GARAGE SALE: H3H Gurd Rd., Delton. Pifer Rd. to Gurd Rd. Furniture, antioues, dishes, blankets, tools, clothes, books, lots more misc. June 6th & 7th, 9am5pm; June 8th, 9am-3pm. Rain or shine. 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Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173. / or ReiiI FOR RENT: 3bd house in Hastings, 4th ward. Call (616)945-3436. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. National. \d\ HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ BILUNG: to $12.70/Hr. ♦ great benefits, general office duties, great advancement potential. (616)949-2424 Job­ line Fee. PACKAGE/EXPRESS/DELIVERY DRIVER - to $800/week + benefits, small cargo truck, training provid­ ed, daily route, hiring now, (616)949-2424 Jobhne Fee. ROADWORK/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - to $14/hour * great benefits, lots of overtime, trainees/skilled, majjr com­ pany, interview now. (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. Winkler explained that her father had lost both of his parents by the time he was 16 and that he struggled to complete high school and make a success of his life. “We all struggle, we all have choices to make,” said Winkler. “What sickens me is that this was your second known offense and you were given a second chance. My father wasn’t. You had a chance to change your behavior, you had a chance to change your alcoholism, a chance to be a better man and you killed an innocent man.” Kleine had lost his driving privileges as a result of the the first drunk driving offense 18 months earlier and in January, his driv­ ing privileges were restored. Kleine also re­ portedly had marijuana in his system. Dean Stuart, after growing up an orphan, worked his way up from being a janitor to being the president of Hospital Purchasing Services (HPS) in Middleville, turning the company into a successful venture during his 30-plus years at the helm. “He retired in 1998 a wealthy man," said Winkler. Winkler told Kleine that “you have taken a very special man from us." She said her father missed the graduation of his third grandchild, David Stuart Jr., who graduated fifth in his class from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School June 2 and plans to attend the University of Michigan. “He wasn't there to celebrate his familys* April and May birthdays and that he won’t be here for Father’s Day or this sum­ mer when we take the boat on the lake to watch the fireworks,” a family tradi’ion, she said. “He won’t be here for the birtlra of his great-grandchildren or for his 50th wed­ ding anniversary.” Winkler said that when she and her fam­ ily was asked by Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill what kind of pun­ ishment would be fitting, “my response was, if you had murdered my father with a bullet, you would be behind bars much longer. I don’t really understand the differ­ ence.” Carol Stuart, who was unable to attend the hearing due to surgery to remove metal from her mouth, asked through Winkler that the judge “give him the max,” said Winkler. "Frankly, Mr. Kleine, for me, even your own life won’t be enough. All I want is to have my Dad back.” McNeill said not only was Stuart’s fam­ ily in tears, but Kleine was in tears through­ out the hearing and when he offered his apology to the family. In a surprise move, Kleine’s stepfather, a minister from Chicago addressed the court, comparing Kldne to Saul of Tarsus, a bib­ lical character who killed Christians before his conversion to Christianity. As part of his sentence, Kleine will have to serve the highest of the two minimum sentences which will run concurrent to one another. He was also ordered to pay $8,172.89 in restitution and the vehicle he was driving will be immobilized for one year. “If everyone who even considers drink­ ing and getting behind a wheel had been present at that sentencing, drinking and driving would be greatly reduced,” said McNeill. In other recent court business: • Rusty Hobbs and his brother, Joshua Hobbs, were sentenced on their convictions of first degree retail fraud for attempting to exchange a stolen MP3 (digital music) player at the Hastings Wal-Mart for cash last Sept. 2. “They’re the kind of guys who, if you shake their hands, you need to check to make sure you have all of your fingers,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. The brothers were ordered to spend eight months to five years in prison to be served consecutive to pending parole violation sentences. They were also ordered to pay $360 res­ titution. “All of us have a limited amount of time in this life and you guys are wasting it,” said Barry County Chief Tria) Court Judge James Fisher. • Arthur Yack, 40, who has no known address, was sentenced to serve 10 months in the Barry County Jail with 92 days credit and the balance suspended if he is success­ ful on five years probation for his convic­ tion of aggravated stalking, habitual of­ fender, fourth offense. Yack was arrested for stalking a Rutland Township couple between Sept. 17, 1998, and Sept. 9, 2000, after they allowed him stay in their Hastings home upon his re­ lease from a previous prison sentence. “They’ve dealt with this through two jury trials, mental health hearings, prelimi­ nary exams,” said Chief Assistant Prosecu­ tor Jeff Cruz. “He’s made their life very difficult to live. They’re physically drained, they’ve had to deal with his calls from the mental institution and the forensic center.” Cruz said probation “is the only leash” to keep Yack from making further contacts and “there is no other way to ensure he doesn’t return to Barry County.” “I’m not aware that the probation order includes banishment,” said Fisher, to which Cruz replied, “the parties agreed to it, I don’t see why the court can’t do it." “Maybe because it’s unconstitutional,” replied Fisher. Defense attorney David Makled noted See COURT NEWS, page 18 Hastings teen charged with sex crime HASTINGS — A 17-year-old Hastings boy has been charged with one count of third degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sex with a 15-ycar-old Delton girl on several occasions over the past seven months. Steven Roscoe is accused of having sexual relations with the girl at the apartment of the victim’s aunt in Hastings. “It appears to have been going on for quite some time," said Hastings Gty Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “It was a consensual relationship, however, she is not at the age of consent." Leedy said the incidents came to l;ght when they were caught in the act by the vic­ tim's aunt. Roscoe was arraigned on the charge May 31 in Barry County District Court when a $10,000 personal recognizance bond was set. If convicted, Roscoe could be ordered to spend a maximum of 15 years in prison. A pre-exam hearing is set for June 12. High-speed pursuit leads to two arrests WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A Barry County Sheriffs Deputy who attempted to stop a car for speeding on M-66 near Jordan Road June 1 at about 2 a.m. found himself in a chase reaching up to 110 mph and covering 24 miles in three counties before the suspect vehicle crashed near the intersection of Charlotte and Eaton highways near the Eaton and Ionia county line. Arrested was a 17-year-old Hastings man on charges of drunk driving, fleeing and eluding police, reckless driving and driving on a suspended license, while his 2O-yeaxold passenger was arrested on two felony and four misdemeanor arrest warrants. Both suspects suffered minor injuries in the crash and were taken by ambulance to Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte for treatment before being lodged in the Barry County Jail. Siefert said he first saw the car and docked it at 69 mph in a 55 mph zone. “I turned the patrol vehicle around and noted the suspect vehide appeared to have sped up,” Siefcrt reported. “I attempted to catch up to the suspect vehicle. I quickly real­ ized the vehicle was attempting to flee.” As the southbound chase reached the intersection of M-66 and M-43, “the patrol ve­ hicle was traveling over 110 mph,” Siefert reported, “and I was barely closing the dis­ tance.” The car then crossed the center line, turned on Davenport Road and ran every stop sign it encountered, slowing to 70 mph only for the gravel portion of Bismark Highway before speeding to more than 100 mph again when the road returned to pavement, depu­ ties reported. At Mulliken Road the car missed the turn, went off the road and off an eight-foot em­ bankment into a field where the car was able to continue northbound parallel with the road. “The suspect vehicle was traveling about 40 mph and I was traveling with my front bumper even with the driver’s door," said Siefert. The car continued onto Mulliken Road when it had a flat tire before losing the rubber tire entirely during the chase. The car then accelerated to 95 to 100 mph. Siefert continucd«o'follow the car until he saw it go airborne over a railroad crossing and then disappear as it entered an “S" curve on Eaton Highway. Siefert called for backup, found the car empty and then called for a tracking dog. “A few minutes after the K-9 arrived, they surrendered to deputies," said Siefert. The Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the crash. “The driver said he ran because he was scared and because his passenger has war­ rants.” police said. “He said he’d had Captain Morgan Rum mixed with Mountain Dew.” Results of a blood alcohol test and charges were pending at press time Wednesday. State police seek burglary suspects HOPE TOWNSHIP — A newspaper delivery person discovered a breaking and en­ tering in progress May 31 which have led to a search for two white males driving a white, utility type pick up truck with a blue stripe who got away with a roll top desk and other furniture. “Witness were delivery papers and noticed a utility truck backed into a swampy area in the 500 block of Head Road,” said police. “They saw two subjects carrying a roll top desk." When officers went to investigate, they found that a house had indeed been broken into and also missing was a wooden piano bench and othei household furniture. The truck is described as a newer, white truck with a yellow light on the top and a blue band around it. One of the suspects is described as 30 to 35 years old with very short hair and stocky build. The incident remains under investigation. Chemical tanker spills fertilizer, herbicide ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A 1999 Freightliner semi-tractor carrying a 2.600-gallon tank of farm fertilizer and herbicide overturned May 30 al 2:46 pun., spilling the chemi­ cals which, according to the Department of Environmental Quality, did not pose a haz­ ard to residents in the area. The tanker, reportedly owned by Citizen's Elevator in Vermontville, allegedly went off Lacey Road one quarter mile west of Curtis Road when driver Mark Cook, 36, of Charlotte, drove too close to the soft shoulder as he accelerated from a stop sign. The truck overturned in a ditch, spilling part of the load into a swamp. The remaining chemicals were pumped into another truck, the ditched was cleaned and the vehicle was uprighted, according to reports. No one was hurt, no alcohol was involved and no citations were issued. Woman finds child bloody; man charged YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Middleville man who allegedly shoved the face of his girlfriend's 13-year-old daughter into a book shelf and then slapped the girl across the face was jailed Saturday on suspicion of third degree child abuse. Antonio Fulvi was arraigned June 3 on the charges, which include one count of be­ ing a habitual offender, in Barry County District Court, as 10 percent of a $2,000 bond was set and posted. He is set for a pre-exam June 12. According to police, Fulvi was at home with the girl and his two other children both under the age of 4, all three of whom were outside while he was inside watching televi­ sion. The mother was away from the house at the time of the incident. "The 13-year-old was watching the two younger kids," said police. “All of them were in the driveway when Fulvi (allegedly) went outside, felt the two younger kids were too close to the road and got them all back inside." Fulvi then allegedly punished the older girl by making her stand in a comer. “He (allegedly) decided that wasn't enough punishment and shoved her face into a book shelf causing a bloody nose," said police. “And then, he slapped her across the face with an open hand and while she was bleeding, made her continue to stand in the comer." The mother arrived home, discovered the incident ; nd drove all of the children to her mother's home in Ludington, said police. Trooper Sandra Larsen was contacted about the incident by Michigan State Police in Hart, who reported that the girl was in a Ludington hospital and that the incident had happened in Middleville. “When he was asked why he was not watching the children, he did not comment," said troopers. “He said they were loo close to the road and that he spanked her and her nose bled because of that." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6, 2002 - Page 17 Area governments agree to coordinate planning along M-37 corridor by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Governmental units along the M-37 cor­ ridor in Barry County have agreed to vol­ untarily coordinate planning, land use, driveway permits and road improvement decisions. The County Board of Commissioners last week approved a memorandum of un­ derstanding between 11 units of govern ment and agencies and authorized Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie to sign it. Participants, besides the County Board, include the city of Hastings, village of Mid­ dleville, the townships of Rutland Charter, Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Hastings Charter, Baltimore and Johnstown; plus the County Road Commission and the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation. Mackenzie praised Commissioner Jim French, who chairs the M-37 Corridor Committee, for the progress made. French, however, credited the committee for the work. Participants who signed the memoran­ dum of understanding “recognize that planned orderly land development that is coordinated with road improvements re­ sults in less traffic congestion, safer opera­ tion and a more efficient use of limited in­ frastructure resources," the document states. “Equally important, cooperative planning will allow continued economic development by preserving and enhancing the safe and efficient movement of traffic.” The document will be used as part of the application for a $100,000 grant, French said. About $4,000 per governmental unit might be required, but there may be other grants available, too. People interested in the future of the M­ 43 corridor in Barry County have asked to be invited to the M-37 meetings, and French said approval was given for all townships to be included on the mailing list as well as representatives from Caledonia and Bedford. The group’s meetings are open to the public. The next session will be at 9 a.m. July 26 in the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. A variety of public comment was heard by the County Board at the beginning and conclusion of its recent meeting at the Johnstown Township Hall. A Prairieville Township korean War veteran, who lives on Doster Road, said he didn’t know what to do because he was in danger of losing two buildings on his prop­ erty because of a court order. One of the buildings, he said, was “designed to even­ tually become my future residence when water could be supplied.” The water supply is across the street in another county and officials there said he could have access to it, if his township made the request. He said Prairieville Township officials “refused to k for it." “The only time in my 69 years that I ve been arrested was earlier this year by airievilk Township for having an illegal ptic tank, which by the way was thrown t by the criminal court. “I’m tired. I’m broke and I don’t know tere to turn,” the man said. “How does ne summarize the destruction of their me, savings and self-worth in three minJeff VanNortwick. of S. M-37 Highway, eged a corporate farm is destroying wetids on his property because of phosphoI pollution due to not having an acceptle manure management plan. “This is not directed at farmers in par:ular,” he said. Ninety-five percent of rmers comply with regulations, he noted. “...There needs to be some kind of ordinces and implementation and enforce:nt of farms that need to be put on a itch list. I’m not saying take their rights ray...Wc have a right to fresh water and ean air in our neighborhood as much as lybody else,” VanNortwick said. Later in the meeting, he said the county iould be giving more than $2,000 per year । the County Conservation Service “and :lp keep our waters clean.” A delegation of about six citizens who ve on Mill Lake were in attendance to implain about a neighbor who is blocking private drive that had been previously led by neighbors and visitors. The neigh>r recently purchased the property on hich the private drive is located and xrked the drive with concrete barriers. “You can’t hardly bring in garbage icks or gas trucks," ore man said. “At the d of that road, there’s been a tear drop rcle-typc drive) there for years and years icre everybody drives down and keeps ing. The road’s probably only 15 feet de and there’s no place to turn around less you turn around on somebody eisc’s aperty." One man said neighbors arc worried that fire truck or ambulance won’t be able to t to their homes because of the private id being blocked. One lady said that the neighbors in that -a all purchased their properties with the ierstanding that they would have use of private drive. One man said he has been ng that drive for the 50 years he has d there. Probably what you need to do is get an imey to handle it civilly,” County Board lirman Jeff Mackenzie said. He also I he would talk to County Planning and ling Director Jim McManus about the ation. “We’ll look into it.” ifter the neighbors had spoken, the Jeff VanNortwick was one of many citizens who spoke during the public com­ ment portion of the County Board s meeting in Johnstown Township. owner of the property under discussion stood up and said the land does have “in­ gress and egress rights for all these peo­ ple...These people have been getting gar­ bage trucks and services into their places all winter long...all year long. It has not been impeded. Power trucks have access on the other side of the drive...I do not put up barricades like that without seeking coun­ sel. I put up a very simple barricade post and pole with the intention of just sodding it and letting it be grass so that people can walk and go down to the lake.” He said he believes he can use his prop­ erty the way he wants without asking neighbors about it. Ingress and egress rights don’t give neighbors the right to drive through, the owner said. “I hope that we don’t need to go to court...but the barricades will stand.” the owner said. Delton citizen Barb Cichy brought a sample of sewage she said spilled on her Wall Lake area property because of alleged flaws in the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water system. “This Sewer Authority docs nothing, ab­ solutely nothing.” she alleged. Cichy maintains that the County Board is the owner of the system because it guaran­ teed the bond to finance the cost. Mackenzie said the County Board tried to protect the interest of the users of the system through a lawsuit before he was elected to the board. However, she said the residents objected to the original lawsuit settlement because it did not address all the issues. “We’re going to be paying a lot more. We’re looking at yearly increases... (for)repairs that should have been included in that lawsuit. We paid $2.5 million for a plant that doesn’t work," she alleged. The Sewer Authority (Board) has con­ trol. we do not,” Mackenzie said. Cichy maintains the County Board has responsi­ bility, too, according to an attorney who has been consulted. Mackenzie and Commissioner Jim French encouraged Cichy to submit more written documentation about the sewer situation. French said the matter will be discussed at the next Board of Public Works meeting. In other business, the County Board: • Agreed to include $24,548 in the 2003 county budget for a county match for a Dis­ tance Grant through the County Sheriffs Department. Distance is the acronym for Deputy In School To Aid, Nurture, Care and Educate. The grant provides a deputy to area middle schools. Commissioner Clare Tripp, who chairs the Finance Com- County commissioners were quick to pass along a sample of sewage, enclosed in a plastic dish, from Barb achy's property. mittcc, said the current grant expires at the end of September. The Sheriff received funding from United Way and area schools to fund the program for 15 months “to get it in our budget year ” The Sheriff asked the County Board to consider the request now because he needs to know whether to fill the position because a deputy retired at the end of last month. The Distance deputy works on road pa­ trol in the summer when school is not in session. “I like the idea of the additional road pa­ trol,” Mackenzie said, “...but I certainly don’t want to start the policy of piecemeal- ing our budget and having departments come and say ‘this is really important so improve this little chunk of next year’s budget now.’ If we begin doing that, it won’t be a cohesive plan for the county that tries to distribute our monies fairly and eq­ uitably...I’m going to gp along with this, but as far as I’m concftned this is a one time deal...” Commissioner ken Neil said getting se­ curity in the schools is important for the kids’ protection. “It would be at the top of my list to work with something like this," he said, noting See CORRIDOR, page 18 REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 2002 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the regular election of the school district win be held on Monday. June 10. 2002. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the regular school electoon there win be elected one (1) member to the board of education of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending in 2006. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY: Tony Crosariol ' *•......... Elizabeth Matteson' . Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday. Juno 7,2002. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the regular school election: OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSAL MQfllQAfi^SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Rhodes and Shannon M. Rhodes, his wife, to National City Mortgage Services Company, mortgagee, dated July 2. 1999 and recorded July 7, 1999 in Doc. No. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Charles S. Reigler. Jr. and Valeria J. Reigler (original mortgagors) to TCF National Bank successor by merger and/or name change to Great Lakes cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation National Bank. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated February 19.1999. and recorded on February 26. (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), by assignment dated December 18. 1999 in Liber 1025767 in Barry County Records. 1032203. Barry County Records. Said mortgage 2000 and recorded on Apnl 2, 2001 in Doc. No 1057558. Barry County Records. There is claimed io bo due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Two and 66/100 Dollars ($64,362.66) including inter­ est at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 20. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry and are at 14300 County. Michigan, as: property situated Hutchinson and further described as: THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN TO WIT BEGINNING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 27. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 14 MIN­ UTES 21 SECONDS WEST. A*_ONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 27. A DISTANCE OF 664 55 FEE I . THENCE NORTH 02 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST described 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 27. A DISTANCE OF 133521 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE. 205.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST. 284.0C FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 45 SEC­ ONDS EAST. 460.14 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST SECTION LINE. 1047.27 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUB­ JECT TO EXISTING ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR HUTCHINSON ROAD ON THE EAST AND HICKORY ROAD ON THE SOUTH. SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS. RESERVA­ TIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF RECORD IF ANY The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated May 9. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, its suc­ cessors or assigns, as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), as Assignee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No 200 0396 (6/6) Michigan, and re-recorded on July 25. 2000 in NON-HOMESTEAD AND NON-OUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY TAX This millage will enable the school district to levy the statutory rata of 18 mills against non-homestead and non-qualified agricultural property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against aU property, exempt­ ing therefrom homestead and qualified agricultural property as defined by law. in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, be Increased by 1.9 mats ($1.90 on each $1,000.00 of taxable valuation) for a period of 2 years. 2002 and 2003, to provide funds fix oper­ ating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect If the millage is approved and levied in 2002 is approximately $163,101 (this millage will be levied only to the extent necessary to restore the ‘Headiee" reduction)? THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Liber 1047225. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 74/100 dollars ($78.960 74). including interest at 7.000% per annum Under the. power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Countv Courthouse in Hastings. Ml Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered -with the city or township clerk of the city of township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 26.2002, the records of this office indicate that the total ol aA voted Increases over and above the tax lim­ itation established by the Constitution of Michigan. In any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Keflogg Schools. Counties of Barry and ABegan. Michigan. Is as follows: By Barry County: CARLTON. Charlton Park Comm on Aging at 1:00 p m., on June 20,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF 911 Systems Barry County. Michigan, and are Thomappie Manor described as: Beginning at a point on the East tine of Section By Barry Township: 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, which ties 120 feet South of the East 1/4 post of said Section 32, By Hope Township: .25 mill 2002-2006 25 mH 2002-2004 1.00 mH .85 miH 2002-2004 2002-2009 Police 2.00 mills Fire 2.00 mills Roads 1.00 Fire/Cem 1.00 ntiO 2002-2033 Roads 1.5 mills 2002-2004 By Yankee Springs Township: Fire Eq 2.00 mills 2002 By Baltimore Township: None By Johnstown Township: Fire Section, thence South 1.100 feet more or less to By Prairieville Township: None the point of beginning. Except Parcel 1 Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. By toe School District 18 MILLS (exempting homestead and qualified agricultural and running thence West 1.320 feet parallel with the East-West 1/4 line oi said Section to the East 1/8 tine thereof; thence North 1.070 feet along said 1/8 line to the waters edge of Middle Lake; thence Easterly along the Southerly shore of said lake to the intersection with the East line of said Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 83 feet along the East 1/8 tine lor the true place of beginning; thence continuing North 198 feet along said East 1/8 line; thence East 253 feet par­ allel with the East and west 1/4 line of Section 32; thence South 198 feet thence West 253 feet to the place of beginning. Together with rights of ingress and egress in a private easement 66 feet in width across the South side of above described parcel the North line of which is coincident with the South line of said parcel. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also Except Parcel 2 Beginning at the Southwest comer of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 30 feet along the East 1/8 line; whence East 318 feet parallel wrth the East and West 1/4 line of Section 32; thence South 150 feet; thence West 318 feet to the East 1/8 »ne; thence North 120 feet to the place of beginning, together wrth rights of ingress and egress in a private easement 66 feet in width across the Nortn side of above desenbed parcel, the South line of which is coincident with the By Orangeville Township: 2002 .50 mill 2002 property), 2002 and 2003 Date Apnl 26. 2002 Susan VandeCar Treasurer, Barry County I. Fulton J. Sheen. Treasurer of Allegan County. Michigan, hereby certify that, as of May 2.2002. the records of this office indicate that the total of «J voted increases over and above the tax lim­ itation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, is as follows: Unu - ------------- Voted — Mills Allegan County: 911 TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN LIBRARY .70000 UNLIMITED LIBRARY 30000 UNLIMITED DELTON SCH 1.00000 1999-2005 1994-2003 18.00000 BARRY INTER 1.25000 UNLIMITED 50000 UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection wrth an election to be held in the Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, on Juns 10. 2002. Fulton J. Sheen Allegan County Treasurer County, Michigan. Fbo redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) Dated at Allegan. Michigan Dated May 9. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: May 2. 2002 Cougars 248-593-1301 Trntt & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200217582 Cougars ■2602-2003 1.00 ml Roads North line of said parcel. Carlton Township. Barry from the date of such sale 2002-2004 82002-2004 This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Elizabeth Matteson Secretary, Board of Education (6'6) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 6. 2002 COURT NEWS that “this particular incident involves a number of calls from the mental institution. 1 think there has been contact in both direc­ tions.” Yack allegedly told Mak led that he has no problem with terminating contact with the victims and that he has not returned to Barry County since his release. “If you have any more contact with the (family), I’m going to put you into prison for a long period of time.” Fisher told Yack. • Fred Tape. 61, of Caledonia, pleaded guilty to violating his probation on a previ­ ous drunk driving conviction by consuming alcohol. He was sentenced to spend two to five years in prison. “No one wants to see him in prison,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, “but there comes a point when society has to be the only reason. Hopefully, he’ll serve his sentence in the Michigan Department of Corrections and appreciate the severity of his actions." But according to defense attorney Mi­ look at and your response has been to look into the bottom of a bottle.” [Cont. J • William Jones, 17. of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to second offense home in­ vasion and agreed to truthfully cooperate against his co-dcfendanl. Ryan Robbins. 18. of Baltic Creek. The two Harper Creek Hiph School stu­ dents were charged with one count each of second degree home invasion after they al­ legedly skipped school Monday May 13, and broke into the M-66 home of Jones’ aunt looking for guns and stealing a jar of change. Police were called when a n< ighbor in the 8000 block of South M-66 saw a suspi­ cious vehicle enter the driveway and drive around the nearby home, stop and back up. The neighbor then watched as* tiie two males got out of the car and looked in the windows at about 12:15 p.m. The neighbor then got into his car to sec what was going on and when he got around to the back of the house, he saw that the slider door was broken. The man saw the suspects come out and he tried to get Io the key which was still in the ignition but the suspect beat him to it. The man recorded the license plate num­ ber, then watched as one of the subjects drove around to the front of the house where he stopped and picked up the alleged chael McPhillips. Tape has only consumed alcohol at home. “Mr. Tape has certainly failed himself by his continued use of alcohol, but it takes place in his home," he said. “Every viola­ tion is a result of alcohol in the home, he's not driving, he’s not violent, he's not in bars consuming alcohol." Tape was turned in by his wife, who found him under the influence upon return­ ing home. His lawyer said the couple’s Social Se­ curity benefits will cease if Tape is in prison. “1 would ask for one more opportunity on probation and require him Io attend AA five days a week, send him Io the probation department." said McPhillips. “I’m plead­ ing with you not to send him to prison. Fisher said he agrees with McNeill that he does not want to sec Tape in prison. “However, you’ve run out of options,” said Fisher to Tape. “I agree with your fam­ ily regarding the shortcomings of tradi­ tional probation, but ultimately, the prob­ lem is you. My choice is to do nothing or put you in prison. It’s a sad situation. “You have a lot of issues you refuse to accomplice. Authorities located both suspects at Harper Creek High School. “I’m pleading guilty because I knew what was going on." said Jones, who claims Robbins broke into the house. “He figured there were guns in there.” When Fisher asked how Robbins knew about the guns, Jones replid, “someone told him that." “Could it possibly have been you?" said Fisher. “No, it wasn’t,” said Jones. “It sounds weird, doesn’t it?” “Yes, it docs," said Fisher. Jones is expected to be sentenced June 27. after he testifies against Robbins. "You’re never going to make it on pro­ bation if you’re going to tell these stupid half-truths," said Fisher. “Lying is going to get you nowhere, in particular with me." • Jeffrey Stallings, 25, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to serve 16 months to five years in prison on his conviction of violat­ ing probation he wa serving on a previous armed robbery conviction. “You have a substance abuse problem,” said Fisher. "It’s a very unfortunate situa­ tion." • Gary Parsons. 30, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to fourth degree criminal sexual con- FARMERS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC VEHICLES These vehicles were driven by the professional golfers during the special event - Now You Save! 2002 Pontiac Bonneville SLE Sedan 2002 Pontaic Montana Ext. 2002 GMC Envoy SLT 4X4 HEATED LEATHER DRIVER & PASSENGER SEATS. SUN ROOF. LEATHER. 7 PASSENGER. CAPTAINS CHAIRS. HEATED SEATS. POWER LEATHER HEATED SEATS. FULLY LOADED. POWER CHROME WHEELS, 3 8L V-6 - WAS $32400 SLIDER. TRAILER PKG. MONTANA VISION DVD-TV PKG. 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MCE! ’15,995 55 Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 32fl North Michigan Avtnuc Hastings, Michigan 49058 Visit us at www.dreisbachmotors.com • Jose Perez, 18, of Hastings, was or­ dered to spend one year to five years in prison on his conviction of being in posses­ sion of cocaine while a prisoner at the Barry County Jail on March 13. “This man has 18 misdemeanors and a juvenile record and a felony plus two pend­ ing charges in Allegan," said Assistant Prosecutor David Banister. • Richard Myers, 35, of Sunfield, was or­ dered to pay 51,000 in costs and 51,492 in restitution by June 28 or go to jail on his conviction of breaking and entering a store at 1455 West State St. in Hastings Nov. 4, 2000. No jail time was recommended by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. CORRIDOR, continued from page 17 that the grant program has been worth­ while. . Tripp noted that the Distance deputy has a variety of duties. • Rejected, by a vote of 7-1, a motion to remove from the table a May 14 motion to appoint Clyde Morgan to a three year term on the County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission. French voted yes. Several com­ missioners said the motion should remain tabled out of courtesy to townships that were recently asked to make recommenda­ tions for the position. The appointment will probably be considered by the County Board in July to allow time for townships to make recommendations. • Heard Mackenzie report that he be­ lieves a motion to table minutes is inappro­ priate, and that minutes have to be ap­ proved at the very next session. “If the board can’t reach a majority, I guess they keep voting until they work something out...," he said. “Commissioner Tom Wilkinson had (previously) discussed a privilege which would allow members to insert verbatim statements into the minutes without a vote of the board, I can’t find that. 1 guess I’m going to have to ask him if he has some­ thing to bring it in and share it with me," Mackenzie said. Commissioner Tom Wing said it was his understanding that Wilkinson meant to in­ clude such a statement by acclamation of the board. “I have no interest in verbatim min­ utes...,” Wilkinson said. • Approved building and installing new oak bookshelves in the county’s law library at a cost of up to 51,500. That was the low bid, submitted by David Williams. • Granted permission for the Hastings Public Library to use the courthouse lawn June 12 and 19 for the summer reading club program and July 11-13 for the Friends of the library’s used book sale. LEGAL NOTICE 95 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX COUPE 99 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM 3800 V-d POWER SEAT SHARP. JUST duct for molesting a girl under the age of 13 since August 1999. Parsons also enterd a guilty pica to one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for more serious charges being dismissed. He is set to be sentenced July 11 at 8:15 a.m. in Barry County Circuit Court. _ ONE OWNER. 54000 MLE5SHARP! _____ ’10,995 Notice of Mortgage Forec loeure Sale , THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott H. 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PERFECT 454 V-8 SILVERADO. LOW MILES. NADA $17,501 ’12,995 ’14,888 H ^ S18/995 mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said me ‘ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the m< gaged premises, or some part of them, at pul venue, at the Barry County Courthouse Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on June 27. 2002. Said premises are situated in 1 OWNSHIP I PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and I described as: Lots 74 end 75 of Supervisors Plat of Lc Point. According to tne Plat Thereof recorded Liber 2 of Plats, on pegs 50. in the Office Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigi except that part described as beginning at a pc on the West bne of said Lot 75. which I 99 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4X4 LT 4600DULE5 MOON POO »€«ED SEA’S COMAS Al ___ ’21,995 ~ 99 OLDS ALERO GLS COUPE 6 CYL. LEATHER LOW LOW MILES SHARP' 99 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE southerly 52 47 feet from the Northwest Comer 4 DOOR V-e. MCE CAR' Lot 75. thence southeasterly 44 98 feet to a po on the South Ime of said Lot 74. which lies 46. feet west of the southeast comer of said Lot 7 ’8,995 ’10,888 5 $ thence West 60 36 feet along the South bne said Lots 74 and 75 to the Southwest comer sad Lot ?S. Northerly 47.53 feet ato said West Ime of Lot 75 to the point of beginnir redemption penod shall be 6 month( from the date of such sale, unless deteirrum abandoned in accordance with 1948C 600.3241a, in which case the redemption pert shall be 30 days from the of such sale. Dated May 16. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 96 CHEVY CAMARO Z-28 MILLS LEATHER BOSE EXTRA SHARP 97 PONTIAC MONTANA 2001 GRAND AM SE 99 GRAND PRIX 4 DOOR EXTENDED GOOD MILES SHARP' AUTO. AJR. CD 3800 V-6 3OSE STEREO. LOW MILES ’11,995 ’11,995 ’11,995 a ON $1000 DOWN PLUS TAX a TITLE. BEST TERM & RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 8200212652 Jaguars (6/1 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-06-13.pdf 2e5944cdfb5182c2bd16c0fc22e30aef PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ml 49058-1833 See Story Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I Hastings DANNER = : VOLUME 149, NO. 24 Thursday, June 13, 2002 PRICE 50* Barry County administrator gets high marks Flyin’ high! Y««!: lakewood baseball players (from left) Matt Stowell, Brad Griffin, Tony Ga­ laviz (3) and Ben Lyke celebrate the team’s first two runs in a 3-0 state quarterfinal win over St. Joseph on Tuesday. The 31 -8 Vikings advance to the Division 2 state semifinals Friday afternoon in Battle Creek. See the complete story on Page 10. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings feels pinch of state budget cuts by David T. Young Editor An austere Hastings city budget for fis­ cal year 2002-03 could be even more chal­ lenging in the months ahead because of projected budget cuts from the state. The Hastings City Council Monday adopted a general fund budget that includes just over $3.4 million in expenses, about $8.2 million in total expenditures. Revenue is expected to be just over $3.9 million and just shy of $8 million total leaving a fund balance of about $540,000. There was no comment in the public hearing, but Councilman David Jasperse, acknowledging state revenue sharing cut­ backs, asked, “Are we flexible enough in this budget to be able to live with that?” City Manager Jeff Mansfield replied, “It depends on how much they cut us.” Mayor Frank Campbell, quoting from material from the Michigan Municipal League, noted that after the recent defeat of a proposed increase in the cigarette tax, “They (the stale) have chosen to come after by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor County Administrator Michael Brown’s strongest skills are his initiative, interac­ tion, work quality, attendance and punctu­ ality, according to his employers - the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Brown’s job performance evaluation was made public at Tuesday's County Board meeting, revealing high marks from the eight commissioners. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie called the evaluation “a very good score.” Each commissioner had been asked to anonymously evaluate Brown in 11 catego­ ries, ranging from communication to knowledge of work. In each category, com­ missioners had the choice of rating Brown on a numerical system from 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest raoking. He received a total of 323 points out of a possible 352, resulting in a total score of 92 percent. The highest possible score Brown could receive from each commissioner was 44 points, and he did obtain that perfect rank­ ing from one commissionc.. Two gave him a total score of 43. The lowest score was 36. Even his lowest scoring category was good, with the scores averaging 3.25 out of 4 in the “knowledge of work” category. The lowest mark he received was a 2 (out of four points) from one commissioner in the oral presentations category. A “2” was designated to mean “communicates adequately." Five commissioners gave Brown a “4” in that area, which is defined as “presentation exceptionally clear and comprehensive." Two commissioners ranked him with a “3," meaning “good ability to get ideas across.” In the area of dependability, five com­ missioners said Brown “justifies utmost confidence and dependability,” and three said Brown is “consistently dependable." For the category of initiative, seven com­ missioners gave him the highest rating: “frequently identifies areas needing work and docs more than assigned work.” One commissioner said Brown is “resourceful; See CUTS, page 2 Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus answers questions from Lakewood Girl Scout Troop #245 members Lindsey Basye, CJ Moore and Amber Vandecar. Hospital)." Posthumus told one citizen. Posthumus graduated as valedictorian from Caledonia High School in 1968 and then earned a degree in public affairs man­ agement from Michigan State University. Meeting the Girl Scouts was one of many slops for Posthumus last Friday. He had already been to Ionia, Portland and "From my point of view, my scoring of the county administrator's performance would be very law at this point..." -BarbCichy In the knowledge of work category, six said Brown is “well informed in most phases of work,” and two said he is an “ex­ ceptional master of all phases of work.” For the category of interaction, seven commissioners said Brown “has integrated extremely well; no complaints.” and one said Brown “gets along well;” rarely com­ plaints." Assessing his communication skills, four commissioners said he “always keeps board well informed,” and four said Brown has “good ability to keep board informed.” Scoring Brown on written presentation, six commissioners said he is an “extremely effective writer; rarely needs corrections,” and two said he has “good writing ability; to the point and well organized." Two categories of scoring were given for quality of work. In one. seven commission­ ers gave Brown a “superior quality” rank­ ing. and one said “high quality; few errors.” In the other quality of work category, five commissioners said Brown’s “output more than satisfies requirement,” and three said “outstanding volume of work; rapid worker.” Last year, commissioners said they plan to evaluate Brown’s job performance every year. During public comment at this week’s County Board meeting. Barb Cichy of Del­ ton said, “from my point of view my scor­ ing of the county administrator’s perform- See BROWN, page 2 Incumbent wins Delton school race Lt. Governor pays a visit to Hastings by Marcie Westover J-Ad Graphics Intern Michigan Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus vis­ ited Hastings on a campaign stop last Fri­ day afternoon, responding to an invitation from local Girl Scouts. Lakewood Girl Scout Troop #245 e­ mailed Posthumus to arrange a meeting at Stale Grounds Coffee House on State Street downtown and he and his campaign staff accepted the invitation. “We tried for nine months to meet with him," said troop leader Shelly Moore. The Girl Scouts selected Posthumus be­ cause they need to shadow a government official to complete their requirements for a merit badge. Posthumus, who is seeking the Republi­ can Party’s nomination for governor this year, fielded many questions from the girls about his job and life. “What is your typical day like?” asked one Girl Scout. He explained many aspects of his busy day in Lansing and talked about his wife and four children, ail of whom live in Allo. Other local community members at­ tended to meet and speak with Posthumus. “I was bom here in Hastings (at Pennock needs little prompting." Concerning judgment, six commission­ ers said he has “outstanding ability to use sound judgment, docs not create problems. Two said he makes “generally clear deci­ sions, logical and sound; rarely creates problems." next was going to Battle Creek. Posthumus is campaigning for the Re­ publican primary Aug. 6 against State Senator John Schwarz of Battle Creek. If he wins the primary, he will face a Demo­ cratic opponent, either Jennifer Granholm, James Blanchard or David Bonior. in the general election Nov. 5. Incumbent Elizabeth Matteson of Shel­ byville has won her third term on the Del­ ton Kellogg School Board. Matteson beat opponent Tony Crosariol by 34 voles, 197 to 163, in the annual school election Monday. All other school board seals in local school districts were uncontcsted, resulting in a very light turnout of voters. In Hastings, 75 school district residents cast votes for Michael Hubert, who serves as vice president of the Hastings School Board. Trustee Terry McKinney received 68 votes. Both of them were up for reelec­ tion to four-year terms and did not face op­ position. A total of 185 voles were cast for Vince Pennington, the only name on the ballot for one Lakewood School Board seat. A total of 23 voles were cast in Sunfield, 52 in Woodland. 85 in Lake Odessa and 25 in Clarksville. Pennington is filling the expiring term of Dave Bulling. Bulling announced he would not seek reelection, citing work and time conflicts. Pennington will be sworn in at to­ night’s (Thursday’s) school board meeting. In Middleville, Thornapplc Kellogg School Board Secretary Kim Sclleck re­ See INCUMBENT, page 3 �. J ->■ K • . .1 Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday.JuRe 13,'20021 . q N€ULIS BRIEFS: ...continued Blood drive set in Castleton Twp. A Red'Cross blood drive is planned for today in Nashville. The drive will take place at the Cas­ tleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 13. ’ Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the summer because more people travel. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross al 945-3122. New Orangeville supervisor picked Trustee Dorothy Blackmore was ap­ pointed supervisor of Orangeville Township last week. One of six candidates for the job, she replaces Lee Cook, who resigned his post in May. The other five candidates were James Kahilo, Mary Chamberlain, Pat Baker and former Township Supcrvi • sor John Gates. The vote to appoint Blackmore was 3-1, as she. Clerk Darlene Harper and Trustee Fred Lewis voted affirma­ tively and Treasurer Vicki Ritchie cast the dissenting vote. The Township Board failed to ap­ point Blackmore’s successor as trus­ tee. but plans to do so at its regular meeting next month (Tuesday, July 2). Barry GOP to hear info about CWD The Barry County Republican Party's monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the Barry County Courts and Law Build­ ing, Conference Room. Guest speaker will be Stephen Beyer, wildlife biologist. Barry State Game Area, Southwestern Manage­ ment Unit, Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Beyer will take up the topic of chronic wasting disease (CWD), which has been discovered in white tail det r in states as close as Iowa and Wisconsin. He will be giving a presen­ tation describing what CWD is, what it docs, its current known effects, and what Michigan is and will be aggres­ sively doing to develop and implement a plan to fight this disease in the deer population. Civil War fest set at Bowens Mills Historic Bowens Mills will have its first-ever Summertime Civil War Days Festival from noon to 5 p.m. Fa­ ther's Day weekend Saturday and Sun­ day. June 15 and 16. Admission will be $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-15. The two-day festival will feature a Civil War living history encampment, co-sponsored by the 2nd Kentucky, CSA, Morgan's Artillery/39th Tennes­ see Mounted Infantry. A skirmish will take place at 3 p.m.. along with mili­ tary and civilian demonstrations both days. Both days also will offer many un­ scheduled activities, such as croquet, classes for the public and re-cnactor children in the school house, cooking demonstrations, woodworking demon­ strations and blacksmithing. Some of the activities that will be featured are an authentic Civil War encampment, an opportunity to ob­ serve typical Civil War camp life and chat with the rc-cnactors; a Civil War scavenger hunt for the kids (parents can help, as will re-enactors). Special added attractions will be an evening candlelight tour from 7 to 9 p.m. and a “dusk” skirmish between North and South. Special tickets must be purchased for the candlelight evening event. Bowens Mills is located on Briggs Road in Yankee Springs Township. For more information, call 795-7530. Missionary who lost wife, child to speak Dem candidate to have ‘Coffee’ The Committee to Elect Rebecca Lukasiewicz will have “Coffee with the Candidate" at 8 a.m. Friday, June 14. at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. The event is intended Io enable peo­ ple from Hastings and Barry County to meet Lukasiewicz, who seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for stale representative in the Aug. 6 pri­ mary election. If Lukasiewicz is successful in the primary election for the 87th District of the State House of Representatives, which includes all of Barry County and parts of Ionia County, she will face incumbent Republican Gary Newell in the Nov. 5 general election. She said her immediate campaign concerns include stopping the privati­ zation of Blue Cross/Bluc Shield of Michigan, balancing the state budget to overcome the current $470 million deficit without jeopardizing education, environmental protection, or raising taxes, and protection of Michigan's natural resources. Coffee with the Candidate will be free and open to the public. Donald Spencer Spencer resigns council position LifeWalk to aid Alpha Center Alpha Women’s Center in Hastings will have its annual LifeWalk at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The walk begins and ends at the center, which has recently moved to a new location on the second floor of the Woodridge Building (which also houses Allstate Insurance and 99 Nails, 136 E. State St., in downtown Hastings. Caring for pregnant women by of­ fering a variety of assistance is what the Alpha program is all about. More than 400 clients were served at the Hastings center last year. Walkers are being asked to obtain pledges from family, friends, co-work­ Hastings City Councilman Donald Spencer has resigned his post, effective at the end of this month. Spencer, in a letter read to the council Monday night by Mayor Frank Campbell, said the reason was that he is moving out­ side the city to Rutland Township. He gave a similar reason for stepping down from the City Council in 1992. when he moved out of the Second Ward Io live in the Third. He resurfaced on the council when he was elected from the Third Ward in 1999. During his two separate terms on the council, he has served about seven and half years. Spencer is the former owner of Spencer’s Towing and Recovery in Hast­ ings and Middleville. The council is expected to appoint a suc­ cessor to the Third Ward scat next month. ers, neighbors and others to raise funds to benefit the center. Water will be provided to walkers, and after the event, refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Goals this year are to have 120 sponsored walkers, at least seven pastors participating and 15 liai­ sons. The Hastings Moose Lodge #628 will sponsor a pancake breakfast to benefit the center. The breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the lodge, 128 N. Michigan in Hastings. Donations will be ac­ cepted for the meal, which will in­ clude pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy and scrambled eggs. Alpha opened Jan. 22, 1996, in Hastings, serving clients three days a week. Now it is open five days a week: Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Missionary Jim Bowers, whose wife Roni and baby Charity were killed by the Peruvian air force, will be speak at the First Baptist Church of Middleville at 6 p.m. Sunday. June 23. Bowers and his wife, along with their son. Cory, and baby Charity, were flying to get a visa for the young baby when the plane was mistaken for a plane carrying drugs and was shot down by the Peruvian air force, killing both Roni and Charity and wounding the pilot. Bowers will tell how a miraculous story unfolded as the safety of him and Cory, along with the pilot. Kevin, and how God's grace and strength has sustained them through this terrible loss of wife and mother and baby. Jim will tell of God's sus­ taining strength and grace during these dif­ ficult days and answer questions that may come from the congregation. The public is invited to this service at First Baptist Church, 5215 North M-37 Highway. Middleville. CUTS, continued from page 1 revenue sharing, which is. in theory, our money." The article he quoted said adequate fund­ ing for local government is an important part of homeland security, but this cut would negatively affect all cities and vil­ lages in Michigan and their police and fire services. “I urge every citizen to call our represen­ tatives." Campbell said. “I’m real serious about this. The next budget year is going to be rough." Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, who rep­ resents the city on the County Board, said the city isn't alone in being negatively im­ pacted. “We’ll have to take a serious look at how we spend money.” he said. The city set a millage rate of 16.0303. which is below the maximum of the 16.2, but the highest it can levy without a vote of the people. The rate has been rolled back in recent years because of the Hcadlee Amendment. Increasing some fees for services as an­ other way to raise more money, also was approved Monday night. The city adopted a resolution to approve a 1 percent increase in water and sewer rales. The water rate now will be $1.06 per cubic feel and the sewer rate is up to $2.23 per 100 cubic feet of water. The sanitary sewer improvement fee has been increased by $50 to $1,850. Most other fees for local services will be the same, with a few minor increases. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Voted 7-0, with councilman Donald Spencer and D«vid McIntyre absent, to re­ ject a request from Rene Swift to rczone property at 1425 S. Hanover St. from sin­ gle-family residential (R-2) Io apartments (A-2). The council was following the rec­ BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER Father’s Day Car Show is June 16 Historic Charlton Park in Hastings will be host for its 21st annual Fathers' Day Car Show and Swap Meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 16. Attracting more than 1,300 show cars and 10,000 visitors, the event is hailed as Michigan's largest single-day car show. Show car participants are eligible for 45 awards, $2,000 in cash prizes and $5,000 in door prizes. The first 1200 show cars through the gate receive commemorative dash plaques. The awards ceremony begins at 3 p.m., and participants must be present to win. Spectators and participants alike can find just what they need in the swap meet and arts and crafts bam. More than 200 vendors market vehi­ cles, parts and accessories, memora­ bilia, handmade items, etc. The food court features a variety of concessions, and the tum-of-the cen­ tury historic village is open for tours throughout the day. A free shuttle service will take spectators to and from the parking area from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Southern Michigan Street Rod Association, the event’s sponsor, re­ minds participants that show cars must be 1980 or older to enter. No trailered vehicles are allowed. Show cars must access Charlton Park from M-79 only. Show car registration at the gate is $10 per car and includes admission for passengers. Swap meet and arts and crafts vendor spaces are $25 each. Spectator admission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 years of age. For more information, contact His­ toric Charlton Park at 945-3775 or visit the website at www.charltonpark.org. ancc would be very low at this point. But. then the public's opinion doesn't seem to carry any weight..." She was referring to her claims that Brown has not responded Io her questions regarding the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water system and related law­ suits. Besides handling administrative duties. Brown is the county's chief fiscal officer and financial advisor, personnel liaison to the County Board in such capacities as with the contract negotiating team, com­ puter manager for the county, risk manager and Building Authority administrator. His duties range from drafting and im­ plementing county policies to overseeing the administration of county employees' benefit program and directing staff en­ gaged in the administration of the informa­ tion and financial systems and other func­ tions and supervising appointed depart­ ment managers. We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! J-Ad Graphics "The Colorful Printers" North of Hastings on M-43 I ommendation made last month by the Plan­ ning Commission, holding that the building was not suitable for apartments. • Granted a request from the local unit of the American Cancer Society to have its annual “Relay for Life" fund-raising events Aug. 9 and 10 al Tyden Park. The events usually are held at Johnson Field on the high school track, but that fa­ cility is being lorn up for replacement track this summer. Local representatives of the relay said they'd like Io use Tyden because its new walkway would provide walkers an even surface. The council approved slays for ordi­ nances piohibiting fund-raisers at Tyden Park. “I would assume the deed (for Tyden Park) would not prohibit this kind of activ­ ity." Mansfield said. • Renewed its contract with Mike Bagley for janitorial services at City Hall, at a cost of $772.50 per week, a 3 percent increase over last year. • Agreed to buy from Commercial Equipment Co. of Grand Rapids a slightly used digital copying machine that also will serve xs a printer and scanner and will han­ dle storage equipment and software. Clerk­ Finance Director Ev Manshum said training on the new machine will be provided free. The bid of $28,700 wasn’t the lowest, but the council was impressed with what the Toshiba unit could do. • Granted a request from Tendercare to use Fish Hatchery Park from 11 a.m. Io 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, for a company pic­ nic. • Adopted a traffic control order for placement of a stop sign on East Thorn Street al North Michigan Avenue. 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT Michael Brown BROWN, continued from page 1 Jim Bowers and his late wife, Roni, who was killed when the plane she was riding in was shot down by the Peru­ vian air force. J CRIME Special $1000 SAVINGS! hearthstone cares for people with memory loss with love & kindness. Our unique Memory Care Center provides thefinest Alzheimer s and Dementia Care in the Grand Rapids Area. .Wearthstone residents enjoy: Act Now! 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Lansing and Battle Creek will challenge something many folks take for granted, their soil and water. The forum's guest speaker said she’s not an environmentalist, she’s a conservation* ist, and there is a difference. She character­ ized herself as a Republican (she’s running for a seat on the County Board of Commis­ sioners in the Aug. 6 primary), a proponent of local control and an opponent of big government. Rappaport said she and her husband. Dr. Max Rappaport, and their family moved from the suburbs of the Detroit metro area to experience the joys of living in the coun­ try, but many others have discovered Barry Cbunty as a desirable place to live, which down the road will create new challenges and problems. “When I grew up in the Detroit area, I got to experience ‘white flight’ first hand,” she said of the movement of people away from urban areas to the suburbs. “I saw houses go up quickly without any planning or thought." She said that once were wetlands full of dragonflies became a concrete jungle. Since coming to Barry County, she’s been told that such a nasty development won’t happen here. She says it most certainly will. "I want you to get involved in the master plan and I want you to hold public officials accountable.” she told the small gathering at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Rappaport said that after she became di­ Barry Conservation District Director Monica Rappaport talks with a member of the audience after her presentation at the First Friday program June 7. rector of the Barry Conservation District (formerly known as the Barry Soil and Wa­ ter Conservation Service), she joined the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and quickly learned “what people care about most is preserving natural resources,” but state government doesn’t seem to under­ stand because it intends to make cuts in its support of local conservation. She said she is bracing for a 25 percent cut and probably “we won’t even get our final quarter pay­ ment.” She said conservation actually can save money and help develop the area economi­ cally. “I need people to let county officials know they care about their natural re­ sources,” she said. Rappaport said Barry County, with its im­ pressive numbers of acreage of woodlands, wetlands, a Class A trout stream (the Cold­ water). has been called “the Upper Penin­ sula of Southwest Michigan.” However, with threats from residential development, cuts in funding from the state and with re­ ductions in personnel from the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality, the local conserva­ tion is under a lot of pressure these days. “People are coming to the country to put up developments without a thought, with­ out a plan (for conservation),” she said. “We can do something about that. “1 applaud the current County Board of Commissioners for their work on a master plan, but she added, “What we should have done 10 years ago is being done now... We’re running out of time to protect the natural resources of Barry County.” Rappaport also praised the County Board for adopting a keyholing ordinance, and a watershed ordinance is in the works. Delton area resident Barb Cichy said she agrees that natural resources arc very im­ portant, but said. “My experience has been to go to our public officials, but they don’t listen... I get frustrated by public officials who don’t listen until it’s way too late.” Rappaport said, ”1 sec public officials as problem solvers, but I don’t sec it very of­ ten. “I’m not asking for a handout, I want to find a way to figure this (a problem) out.” Joe Lukasiewicz, who works for the con­ servation district, said, “1 testified more than 25 years ago at hearings with Senator Joe Mack on the need for land use plan­ ning. “I got shot down.” Kenneth Miller, a former Hastings City Councilman, said, “One of our biggest con­ cerns should be the landfill. Something’s got to be done about Canada shipping gar­ bage here.” Rappaport said she now sits on the Barry County Solid Waste Committee and she be­ lieves the landfill situation is improving un­ der its new management. Bob Dwyer said America still lags far be­ hind the rest of the industrialized world in understanding and doing something about the problem. He said Europe has come up with interesting ways to turn waste prod­ ucts into somebody elsc’s startup products. Dwyer added that people need to be en­ couraged to recycle, but there is no pro­ gram in place in Barry County to make it easy to do. But Rappaport said, “More people need to buy recycled products. Recycling needs a market.” She added that people have called her a “tree hugger” and a “squirrel trainer,” but she said she’s a conservationist, not an en­ vironmentalist. Cichy said, “I am that tree hugger. I’m from California and I understand (urban) sprawl.” The only debate during the program came when former Road Commissioner Jack Lenz told Rappaport, “1 don’t think our tax dollars should go to funding your particular project.” She answered by saying the conservation district does not get federal aid. “We’re a local unit of state government.” she said. Rappaport added that the conservation dis­ trict needs money because its workload now is so high and local natural resources arc threatened. Lenz responded, “That’s your judgment.” She replied that Barry County’s workload in Michigan is second only to Wayne County’s. Rappaport said the district always has re­ ceived excellent support from local farm­ ers. Jeff VanNortwick said corporate farms, however, need to be brought into compli­ ance with rules family farms must live with. “They’re going to have to come into com­ pliance,” she said, “but it’s going to cost a lot of money... We not a regulatory agency like the DNR or DEQ. We’re the people who educate.” Though she flatly stated that she is a Re­ publican who voted for George W. Bush in 2000, she said, “I’m looking forward to a new administration (in Lansing after the November general elections). I’m a Repub­ lican, but I think the Engler Administration has done much to weaken conservation of our natural resources.” Mutual planning along M-37 corridor promoted by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Fast tracking a new county master plan dominated discussion by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission June 6. However, the commission also voted to sign a memorandum of understanding drafted in common by governing units along the M-37 corridor with the intention of future mutual planning. Planning Administrator Jim McManus reported on work by the M-37 Corridor Committee. The County Board of Commis­ sioners set up the corridor group. The Michigan Department of Transportation has been consulted and the intent is to ap­ ply for a $60,000 MDOT grant in the future to help manifest the goals of governing units involved in the planning. The Corri­ dor Committee is organized under two sub­ committees. technical and planning and zoning. McManus said uniform consensus and a memorandum of understanding by govern­ ing units along the corridor would be the first step to begin the process. Coordination of zoning jurisdictions and uniform guide­ lines would be attempted. Units not in agreement could opt out without penalty, but could not ve o the project. Commissioner James Kinney said he was concerned that no one try to act on deci­ sions without state mandated planning commission involvement and approval. No official action is expected, so the group would not have to be officially authorized do anything for at least two years. Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie, who also is chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said the goal is to achieve cooperation between units of government, not to overstep the jurisdiction of the Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Jim Alden said the proc­ ess and achievements of the committee could result in a model for future M-43 planning. The two corridors could become part of a county trunkline transportation plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission began discussions on how to create a new comprehensive plan for the county. Two presentations have been made by consultant firms that would like to assist in the plan­ ning process. Commissioner Jan McKeough said she would like to have at least three presenta­ tions out of the seven applicants before making a decision. However, before any hiring is done, the commission has agreed there needs to be a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) prior to con­ sideration of any applicants. The RFP would state which tasks the consultant would complete and identify areas where consultation was most needed. MacKenzie said the Planning Commis­ sion first should identify the tasks to be completed. The first would be to evaluate the existing master plan, give these materi­ als to the local governing units and then to review their suggestions for the working draft. A survey of the general public and compiliation of citizen opinion also was needed. MacKenzie said. He was not in fa­ vor of soliciting proposals from consulting firms until those steps were completed. Kinney agreed. McManus said the last county land use plan was completed in-house in 1997. A land use plan is only one component of a master plan now required by the state. He said a consultant would be needed to help with the state-required survey. When assis­ tance begins is a consideration. He said he had begun an RFP, which the commissioners would add to before com­ plete. Alden had looked at the state planning act, specifying details to be included in a master plan. Certain considerations to be achieved by a plan are identified, such as health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, general welfare, efficiency, and economy. Alden said various areas or top­ ics in a master plan would need to be tied to those overall categories. Some topics could relate to more than one category. For instance, wetland or watershed planning or sewer system planning could relate to "health" or "general welfare" or "order," among others. Alden began by identifying plan aspects to which he related to specific categories, though he recognized others might relate them differently. It was agreed the commissioners eachwould separately compile their own similar list. Topics Alden did not think of also could be added. Eventually the list would be one agreed to by the committee as a whole. To identify the informational resources already available to the commission, before hiring a consultant to gather it, the commis­ sion plans to compile all these resources. Dave Sninivier, of the GIS and mapping department is to make a presentation at the second June meeting. Topographic maps could be one kind of resource. The Trans­ portation Department has a lot of informa­ tion. DNR aerial photos, frequently up­ dated, could be another. The national wet­ lands inventory is another valuable source of information. The 2000 census provides a lot of infor­ mation which could indicate needs and goals in the plan. McKeough pointed out. however, that the 2000 census did not col­ lect current information about whether resi­ dents use septic or sewer systems. Some kinds of research, such as project­ ing build out in the county into the future has already been done, or is easily updated, and docs not need to be duplicated by a consultant. McManus said he could identify those areas already being worked on. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners already has several volunteer citi­ zen committees and some officially ap­ pointed committees working on a variety of planning issues. Examples include the M­ 37 Corridor Committee, Parks and Recrea­ tion. the Commission on Aging, the Cham­ ber of Commerce. Economic Development. Brownfield Development. Urban Develop­ ment, Open Space Preservation, and the Barry County Land Partnership (BCLP) working on an agricultural preservation program. Vision 20/20 recently identified areas of planning citizens would like addressed, though action groups formed at the confer­ ence do not have official authority to use public funding to implement those goals. Planning commissioners agreed it would be useful for those groups to spearhead the parts of the plan dealt with in their own area of work, and would not need to be du­ plicated. though the whole of the plan could be coordinated through the Planning Commission. The commissioners recognized the re­ source these people offer the county, and thought it prudent to focus more of their own attention on areas net >eing researched by one of the groups. Some areas of planning for the county would have less priority than others, and if so identified would not ^tecd consultant as­ sistance. Roads, sewenf and other topics might be grouped together under infrastruc­ ture, with high priority, which would in­ volve both agencies like the road commis­ sion or utilize outside help. Enlisting more cooperative planning and prioritizing with self-governing agencies such as the Road Commission was thought to be a worthwhile goal. The commissioners hoped hiring con­ sultant assistance on the most critical areas might result in completing the new master plan at a lower cost to the county. Particular tasks the commissioners iden­ tified were: • Evaluate the existing plan. • Have the local governments review the PZC comments. • The PZC would review these com­ ments and suggestions. • Create a working draft outlined by the Planning and Zoning Commission. • Public survey about the draft. • Planning Commission reviews the pub­ lic comments • Public hearings on land use map for all sections of the county. MacKenzie wanted the commissioners to set a goal for each meeting. A time line could be established for each task. The commissioners would like to step up the time required to achieve all the steps. They thought a great deal could be accomplished within the next three meetings. If a plan were completed before the end of 2002, ad­ ditional steps required by new state require­ ments could be avoided. Kinney suggested the time could be stepped up by updating their latest ideas and information by e-mail could help. He advised all such communications should be kept in a folder for Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests. Identifying the major categories and evaluating whether outside help was needed with some or all of these steps was thought to be important. This would be used to create a RFP before hiring a con­ sultant. Outside citizen input is desired, but how to get that involvement and feedback can be a problem. Commissioners were hopeful the five townships. City of Hastings and Villages not under County Planning and Zoning would join in the planning process, even though they would ultimately coordinate and enforce their own zoning. They hoped citizens would encourage local govern­ ment’s interaction in the process. McKeough said townships should have a copy of their current zoning map, know what the usage is, what the zoning is, and review it. even with a small committee in order to bring recommendations back to the county level. The County Planning Com­ mission would use that information to coor­ dinate their own efforts so the planning and zoning in all areas is as complementary as possible. In another matter, six commissioners dis­ cussed Doug Peck's term on the commis­ sion that has expired and reappointment is to be made in July. Peck previously repre­ sented the commission on the M-37 Com­ mittee. Near the end of the meeting Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan read an e-mail let­ ter written by County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson to Tom Wing, and identified as "confidential." which had been obtained by a FOIA request by Planning Commissioner James Kinney. The letter implied the Planning Commis­ sioners are generally out of touch with what is going on in the county at large. This as­ INCUMBENT, sumption was challenged individually by the commissioners, citing examples of their involvement in many informational activi­ ties across the county. Wilkinson, who was present at the meet­ ing. offered to explain the issues raised, but was not granted permission to do so by the Planning Commissioners, using the reason that there is a prohibition against county commissioners influencing Planning Com­ mission regular business proceedings. Planning Commission meetings in July will likely take place the second and fourth Thursday of that month, but will resume the first and third Thursday scheduling in August. continued from page 1 ceived 86 votes and Board President David Smith received 83 votes. Both of them were up for re-election and were unop­ posed. In Nashville, a total of 99 votes were cast for incumbent Maple Valley School Board member David Faver. Newcomer Mark Shoemaker received 100 votes. Shoemaker is replacing Frank Dunham, who is step­ ping down from the school board because of his duties as Nashville Village President. In the Maple Valley Schools election, voters also approved 77 to 37 an override of the Headlec Amendment, which will give the district $13,200 in additional reve­ nue this coming school year. The Headlee Amendment requires a cap equal to the rate of inflation on taxation of yearly property value increases. Voters in Delton also ap­ proved a Headlee override 232 to 131, which will give the district an extra $163,101 this coming school year. Gift Suggestion for Any Occasion... Banner Subscription Give Us A Call at 945-9554 The overrides will bring the districts' non-homestead (commercial) millage levies back up to 18 mills, the maximum allow­ able under Proposal A. STATE OF MK3BGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2002-23442-NC In the matter of Shannon Alexander Bums. 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June 13. 2002 .. ■ f l€TT€RS from our readers... p 77 State police silencing public? Did the GOP make a ‘bad faith’ offer? To the editor: Absolute power corrupts absolutely! This old adage justly describes the current stale of the Republican-controlled politics of Barry County. Every week in the Banner, county citi­ zens are treated to new stones of misman­ agement, misconduct, name calling, favor­ itism and blatant disregard for citizens' concerns by our county commissioners. The recent purchase of Don Drummond's property for the new Commission on Aging facility is a prime example of this and prompts me to write. Last fall. County Administrator Michael Brown, spoke with Mel Goebel, chairman In My Opinion... It’s time to challenge the one-party system “You 'd better watch out; You ’d better not cry; You'd better not pout; I'm telling you why: Politicians are coming to town." In these early stages of what some call “the silly season,” we can expect visits from famous and not-so-famous politicians. Gubernatorial candidates have made a startling number of appearances thus far to little old Hastings. Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus was here last Friday, Jennifer Granholm has been here twice and David Bonior and Alma Wheeler Smith both were in Hastings last fall. We may see more yet because the Aug. 6 primary election is approaching, and in Barry County, sometimes referred to as the third most Republican county in Michigan, that's the only race that counts. Around here, if you're a Democrat on the ballot in No­ vember, you’ve got even less chance of winning as the New Jersey Nets did against the Los Angeles Lakers. So the most important task for anyone seeking a scat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners or the State House or Senate, is very simply to win the Republican pri­ mary. I’ll bet my next paycheck our next State Senator will be either Terry Geiger or Patty Birkholz, Gary Newell will win another two-year term in the Michigan House and the winners in the August GOP primary races for County Board scats will be seated next January. The only suspense for Barry County will be over who will be the next governor, and that’s undecided only because it’s a state-wide vote. It is a shame the primary decides it all in Barry County because fewer than 30 percent of the voters show up at the polls in August. With those statistics in mind, it’s very pos­ sible to be elected here by about 16 percent of registered voters. And once you’re elected, you’re mighty tough to get rid of. When I attended a weekend political seminar 22 years ago in Ann Arbor, I was given those awful statistics that between 95 and 99 percent of incumbents get re-elected to state and federal legislative offices. Then about a dozen years later, this state’s voters decided to do something about that by approving term limits for the Michigan House, Senate and governor's office. Did term limits solve the problem? About all it did was force career politicians to play musical chairs and to have their wives or husbands run for office. Meanwhile, re­ garding all other politicians, just like the Pete Seeger song said, “We elect 'em again and again." Some say the reason is that too many people are apathetic and don’t vote. Some say we should make it easier and more convenient for working people to get to the polls by having elections on Saturdays or by making Election Day a holiday. Both ring true, but a little-discussed reason incumbent Republicans arc invincible in West Michigan is public relations. Any time somebody gets elected, he or she therefore becomes famous and takes advantage of fame to get his or her name or picture in the newspaper for massive “feel-good” photo opportunities, regardless of whether or not they are newsworthy. This newspaper is about as guilty as any other. I know of a case about 10 years when a well-known local politician was asked to make the CROP Walk kickoff a little more newsworthy by joining the opening ceremo­ nies. He first asked if the paper was going to be there with a camera. When assured it was. he showed up with a smile for the photo, and as the walkers began their fund-rais­ ing business, he took off in his shiny new car. having helped reassure his re-election chances. He literally talked the talk, but didn't walk the walk. It’s an old game — put your face in front of the camera so everybody knows you and make sure you’re photographed with children, dogs, a charity or a community-spirited event. Better yet, be seen handing out a huge check to locals, as if you granted the money yourself. Meanwhile, the challenger is lucky to get any press coverage at all because he or she is not well known and must come up with some really creative gimmicks to get public­ ity. The media is a big part of the problem. I was told that 22 years ago. And looking at the one-party system in West Michigan and Democrats’ dominance in the Detroit area. I’m painfully aware that it’s true. Just about everybody, including the media, has a democratic reponsibility to chal­ lenge this pervasive one-party system, to make sure that those who dare to offer an al­ ternative view get a fair hearing. We must beware of our own strange little form of to­ talitarianism. — David T. Young, editor, the Hastings Banner of the Barry County Democratic Party, about the county's interest in buying the Democrats’ Thomas Jefferson Hall adja­ cent to the current Health Department. It would have been for a new Health Depart­ ment and the COA. ’ Mel presented this verbal “offer” to the Democrats at their next monthly meeting, at which the main question became “for how much?” Mel said that Brown did not offer a purchase price. The committee asked Mel to approach Brown for an offer­ ing price and report back at the next meet­ ing. Me) subsequently contacted Brown and asked him if the county had a purchase price in mind. Brown stated that he was not authorized to discuss a purchase price with the Democrats, but still wanted to know if the Dems were interested in selling the building. At the next Dem meeting. Mel restated Brown’s “offer," but the issue could not be debated for lack of a good faith written offer from the county with a stated purchase price. The issue was dropped pending a response from the county. It was shortly after this meeting that the county entered into an option to purchase Drummond’s property on North Broadway and West Woodlawn. It has since come out by way of one of the commissioners telling Mel and possibly others that Brown did in fact have authori­ zation to discuss price with the Democrats. It also came out that county Republicans were concerned that money the Dems would get from the sale of the property could be used against them in a campaign. Dollar figures the county was willing to pay the Dems are now surfacing. If the fig­ ures are near accurate, the sale of the prop­ erty to the county was probable. All this begs the question: Did county Republicans put their own partisan con­ cerns over the interests of the citizens of Barry County? Did Michael Brown take it upon himself to not present a “good faith offer” to the Barry County Democrats? Was Michael Brown acting at the behest of others, possibly non-commissioner Repub­ licans, fearful of what local Democrats could do with several hundred thousand dollars? Were there “behind the scenes" negotia­ tions with Rcpu^lip£' party faithful, Don Drummond, before or during Brown's con­ tact with the Dems? Were the Dems used by the Republicans in a mock attempt to look like they were seriously exploring all options to find land suitable for the CO.A. and Health Department while secretly strik­ ing a deal with Drummond? At the very least, Barry County citizens should be asking these questions. On a larger scale, these arc the types of questions that should be investigated by the State At­ torney General's Office. Even if nothing il­ legal has been done, I think it a great injus­ tice to Barry County citizens that the Re­ publican power brokers running this county would act in this shameful, self-serving manner. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings To the editor: Regarding the reports recently about Sheriff Steve DeBoer's accident: Oh what a pie we bake! Worse though is that local State Police Commander Lt. Kruiscnga is try ing to silence the public by his comment about libel, etc., for the sher­ iff to discuss with a private attorney. Is the State Police working for the public, or is it like the Gestapo? Is Kruisenga also a lawyer advising the sheriff? I’m surprised the Lukasiewiczes haven’t contacted Attorney General Jennifer Granholm for a full-fledged investigation. Same for the Dwyer*. I’d like other people’s mistakes looked on with a little more forgiveness rather than that hard look right down the nose. I know that being new on the job. Lt. Kruisenga thinks he has to make a big impression. He didn’t make an impression on me! I understand you can’t pass on the right at a crossroad. Is this a new State Police law? One thing 1 know for sure. I don’t plan on waiting for some truck or car to slam into my trunk! Who thinks this stuff up? That fog line is the product and idea of Jerry Wensloff. Hastings graduate of 1945. quite a few things learned during World Dual-tiered justice system exists Dear editor: In Barry County, it would seem as if there are two distinct systems of justice. One sys­ tem is for all of us taxpayers, the second is reserved for those who work in the legal system. The recent Sheriff DeBoer incident involving property damage while driving a public vehicle has been in the news. Will the true account ever be made public? I do not think so. Last July I had the misfortune of experi­ encing this dual system first hand. I was assaulted by an off-duty Eaton County sheriff’s department employee. It seems 1 had made the terrible mistake of asking that his dogs stop chasing my children up and down the road and I filed a complaint with the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The immediate result was my being charged for a false charge of assault and battery. The accused’s friend claimed i hit her with my car door. I was charged for reck­ less driving for backing out of my own dri­ veway. The neighbor’s son lied when he claimed I backed out in front of him while he was traveling at about 50 mph on a quad racer past our house. The boy was never charged for reckless driving, or for driving an unlicensed vehicle. The Eaton County Sheriff’s employee was not charged with assault. In 30 minutes, a jury declared me not guilty of all the malicious charges. Why did Gordon Shane McNeil waste several thou­ sand dollars of taxpayer’s money? Why wasn’t the boy charged? Why wasn’t the cop charged? Why will we never know the truth about our sheriff? Barry County Justice is duel tiered, one for us who pay the bills and another for those network in the system. Nathan J. Erwin, Nashville Don't overlook support staff To the editor: As the school year draws to a close, and we say all our thanks and good-byes. I would like to mention a sometimes over­ looked, but crucial part of our children’s school days - our support staff. These are the para-professionals, secre­ taries. custodians, food service workers and ground staff. These people fill a necessary role and enrich the lives of the children in our schools. They work with our children in groups, one-on-one, and alongside teach­ ers. They encourage, plan lessons, make copies, clean, correct papers, provide first aid. tutor, and supervise breakfast, lunch and recess. They thoughtfully care for chil­ dren with special needs. Somehow, they manage to restore those Have new library, don’t close street To the editor: This is a letter about the proposed closing of part of Mill Street for the new library. I am in favor of a new library, however. I’m not in support of closing pan of Mill Street. I realize the traffic flow is different on War II. Think how many mail boxes fog lines have saved. That line is a godsend. Those lines have salvaged me a few times. I’m human, too. When some of these wild-spending com­ missioners are not in office, this county and city will be begging for money. What a bunch of irresponsible thugs! Not quite all, but a majority should be voted out. Thanks to the above, there a few citizens with their pockets full. Most of us are being fleeced. With lawyer Jeff MacKenzie in charge, there will be laws to govern every aspect of your life in Barry County. A little observation of the meter person in Hastings - giving an elderly lady a ticket for being too close to the comer, when UPS and bread trucks are double parked, and then in back talking to a merchant, to boot. Give these people a badge and all hell breaks loose! 1 think City Police Chief Jerry Sarver better take a closer look at situation that he is. head of. You bet. Gestapo all over, the dog pound, now city police, besides my wondering about State Police policies. It sure wasn't any break for a little older lady. Donald W. Johnson, Middleville Mill/Michigan depending on the time of year, but is there some way the road can be closed for a period of lime (one month) to test what can happen if the road is closed? Dianna Lynch. Hastings football and soccer fields anew after each season, and clean up after each banquet and event. They even keep watch over our street comers, crossing children safely every day. Their reasons for choosing these posi­ tions are varied, and their rewards are most often in the service they provide. The proof of their dedication can be seen every day in our hallways and classrooms, and shows in the exchanges between children and staff. I hope they know they are appreciated. Sheri Willard. Hastings Refresher driving course needed Dear editor: Just a few words to say in reference to the latest headlines involving Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. He needs to get out of the kitchen and take a refresher course from the State of Michigan defensive driving course for law enforcement officers. Deb Miller Jeffery Middleville Week'i. QueAtio*.... PUBLIC OPINION: ... ’ ' .. -■■■' New cabinet department? Hastings What do you think of President Bush’s proposal to make a cabinet level Department of Homeland Security? ■■ W:? Banner Devoted tc the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PiMMoo, Hasting* Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacoba Secretary,Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawn- Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • L.W. 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Saturdays 8:30 a m. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER. Send address changes to: P.O. BokB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. Jirw 13. 2002 - Pag* 5 We must practice tolerance to grow and prosper To the editor: I am writing in response to comments made by Darryl Hawbaker in the May 23 edition of the Banner. Mr. Hawbaker pre­ sented his generalized opinions on Islam and Muslims, however, I would like to point out some fallacies in his argument that I found disconcerting. I was troubled by his statement that more Christians had been killed by Muslims in the previous century than in the 1,900 years beforehand by all ocher sources. Even if you do not take natural causes into consid­ eration. Christians killing other Christians in the several European wars from 1900 back would easily outnumber “Christians" killed by "Muslims" in the past one hun­ dred years. Islam is a religion of peace, and like Christianity has its roots in Abraham and Judaism. The God of Islam is the same God in Christianity, “Allah" is simply Arabic for “God." Muslims embrace the Jewish Torah (Old Testament), and Gospels as facets of their own religion. Moses, Solomon and Jesus are all devoted figures in Islam, but for what God has bestown on them, not for the actual person. Jesus is not seen as the son of God, but as a man like any other. The Koran is the word of God. as given to the prophet Muhammad. He was a man, with faults like any other man, but God chose him to be the last of the prophets and bestow the final teachings of God as a syn­ thesis of the good in many religions before it “Be they Muslims. Jews. Christians or Sabians, those who believe in God and the Last Day and who do good have their reward with their Lord. They have nothing to fear, and they will not sorrow. We gave Moses the Book, and caused messengers to follow after him. And we gave clear proofs to Jesus, son of Mary, and we strengthened him with the holy spirit. Are you not haughty and arrogant whenev­ er a messenger comes to you with what your selves do not desire? Some you have branded liars, others you have killed" (Cow: 62,87) Contrary to what Mr. Hawbaker had mentioned in his article, there is not any teaching in Islam that one who does not convert must die. As a matter of fact, the murder of civilians is forbidden and the only time one would be allowed to kill is another soldier whilst in battle. “Thou shall not kill" applies to Muslims as well, but some chose to ignore that rule, just as there are thousands of professed Christians who do the same. Be assured, those responsible for killing others in suicide bombings and the tragedies of last year will find no place in heaven, just as those self-proclaimed “good Christian men” who lynched blacks for no ot’.ier reason than the color of their skin will find no place there either. The gentleman is correct in that several thousand African-Americans today practice the Islamic faith, though a lack of conver­ sion in a person rnigh* have more to do with recent family tradition than the fact that Muhammad owned slaves. The reason some African-Americans are turning to Islam is an attempt to regain traditions lost. Many parts of Africa that were plundered by Europeans practiced Islam, among other traditional religions, and the Muslim men, women and children who were sold into captivity by Christians did not forget their 'faith overnight. After arrival in the western hemisphere they were forced to practice the religions of their masters - who were pre­ dominantly Christian. Nearly all of the founders of our country’s government were slaveholders, does 'hat mean AfricanAmericans should not follow the Constitution or Bill of Rights? Islam has throughout history done a great many things of benefit to many outside the religion. During the Middle Ages while Europe was involved in one war after another, Muslims preserved the great works by the Greeks such as Homer’s Illiad and Odyssey. They developed complex algebra which is a major stepping stone to the Did raises help budget? To the editor: Surprise! The State of Michigan has an expenditure problem. Where will we gel the money? How big an effect was the 37 percent raise approved by the lawmakers, a couple of years ago? Businesses are closing and people are out of work! It’s just repeating! Did anyone voting for the raise use any foresight? Oh yes most of them or many of them are leaving office because of term limits. Eve Cox, Woodland More LETTERS... from Our Readers development in science and engineering we appreciate today. These civilians were also tolerant, allowing Jews and Christians to live within their Muslim societies and prac­ tice their religions freely. This cannot be said about Europe, even into the 20th cen­ tury. After the Moors were driven from Spain in 1492 the Jews who had been peacefully living there were forced to emigrate now that they were under intolerant Christian leaders - such was the case in most parts of Europe. The crusaders were not as much of an attempt to “liberate” the holy land from Muslims (who also find the place holy, often for the same reasons) as it was an opportunity to plunder the ricl«es and secure trade routes from the east, which had made those countries in the near cast wealthy. “And we sent down Noah and Abraham, and placed among their descendants prophecy and the Book, so some of them were guided; but many of them were dis­ solute ‘Then we sent envoys of ours to take up after them: we sent Jesus son of Mary, giv­ Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Slate Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87lh District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner A New Name, New Mission, New Pledge of Service To You Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) 1351 Pennock Partner, Oscar deGoa, M.D., OB/GYN Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES ptofc”100*1' Progress,, Ortners in P‘ts0B* H I. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Hours M-Fn 8.30-600. Sat 8:30-1:00 Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. INVOICES - LAHIMATIHG Let us QUOTE YOUR WORK! and a gallery and shop at the Slate Street location, which is making art more accessi­ ble to residents. Anyone interested in more information about the Thornapplc Arts Council or the annual giving drive should call 945-2002 or write the TAC at 117 West State Street. Hastings 49058. We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. > JF wrtfiquentibc The Thornapplc Arts Council of Barry County has launched an annual giving drive to help fund some of the work the or­ ganization does each year. The Arts Council has been bringing arts and cultural experiences to the Barry County community now for 17 years. Most recently, it has expanded with a downtown facility and enhanced programs. In return for support in the amount of $50 up to $1000 or more, donors will re­ ceive a TAC yearly membership, quarterly newsletters, notices of upcoming exhibits and discounts on art classes, symphony tickets and art tours. The Arts Council has funded numerous programs over the past 17 years including art scholarships, the Thornapple Players adult community theater, summer youth theater. Art Reach into some of the schools. Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. ENVELOPES - FAX ...in need of quality printing? ing him the Gospel; and we put compassion and mercy in the hearts of those who fol­ lowed him. But the monasticism they invented for themselves was not prescribed by us for them: only seeking the pleasure of God. And they did not observe it as it real­ ly should be observed. Yet we gave to those among them who believed their recom­ pense; while many of them are deviants." (Iron 26-27). In conclusion, there is already too much intolerance in the world. The events of last year and those possibly to come should leach us a lesson to be open and accepting of peaceful people. Those who truly grow, leam from their mistakes. Let us not repeat whzt we did during World War II in driving Japanese-Americans into concentration camps. I hope in the past 50 years we have grown as a nation, and perhaps some Christians can leam the tolerance and acceptance that presently evades them so we may grow and prosper as Americans together. Jason Windes. Hastings Thornapple Arts Council launches giving campaign t 101 Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 T'fytea Ohitaaties — Art exhibit brings crowds to Hastings Harpist Heidi Wotterstorff from Grand Rapids entertained a crowd of more than 130 who took advantage of the opening retrospective of the work of Middleville art­ ist Don Williamson on June 7 at the Thomapple Arts Council State Street location. The Williamson exhibit is on display during the open hours of the TAC through June. New exhibits will be on display all summer. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sun­ day School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pm. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rm tell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a m. and 11 00 am.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS •ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061 Worship Services Sun­ day. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a m. fbr all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224. Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 1045 am; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. "315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St) Church Office (6)6) 945-3014 The Rev Ft Charie. P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Vbetberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a m. and 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Duten Momson. Service Times: Worship Service 9 45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p m Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p m. Pioneer Club (Gr K-5) (Serving evening meal CHURCH North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Charles SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ p.m. Stewardship Committee. Fri­ day. June 14 - 6:30-10:00 p.m.. Rock Group. Saturday. June 15 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonym jus Faith Formation Phone (616) vices • 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. Sunday. June 16- 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ a.m. Worship. Monday. June 17 - vices 6:00 p.m For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common I’rayer used for ail services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6 30 10:00 7:00 p.m.. Vision Team; 7:00 p.m.. Ark Tuesday. Jane 18-6:30 p.m. Softball Game at Cheney. 7;00 p m. Congregational Council; 7.00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. June 19 - 7:00 p.m Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 a.m - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 p.m. Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Of­ a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade Leisure Time Faithful Men. Fellowship nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age and FIRST PRESBYTERIAN GRACE COMMUNITY’ CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before ministry; youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train- WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 1030 am CHURCH Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 or fpcofh© voyager.net. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. June 13 7.00 p.m. Picture Directory Train­ ing - Lounge Sunday. June 16 8: 30 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9: 00 a.m. Traditional Worship Ser­ 231 S. vice; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour Dining Room; 10:30 a m Con­ temporary Worship Service Mon­ day. June 17 - 9:00 a m -noon Son Canyon River Adventure - Vaca­ tion Bible School - Everyone wel­ come!; 7:00 p.m. Trustees meeting HASTINGS - Thomas R. Taffce, age 89, of Hastings passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, June II, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Taffce was bom on November 21, 1912 in Hastings, MI., the son of Agnes and Leo Taffce. He was raised in Hastings and attended St. Rose of Lima School and Hastings High School where he graduated in 1932. He went on to attend Ferris School of Pharmacy and graduated in 1936. Tom married his high school sweetheart. Marguerite "Peg" Waters on August 25. 1936. He started his career working for LyBarker and Behrens and Rowe as a pharmacist. Then he worked as a pharmaceutical salesman for Lederle. He opened Taffee Pharmacy in downtown Hastings in 1946. Mr. Taffee started the Taffee Addition on the north side of Hastings in the 1950's. Mr. Taffce was an active member of the Hastings community throughout his life. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul, the Knights of Columbus-Fourth Degree, the Library Board, the Barry County Fair Board, the Hastings Board of Review, the Planning Review Board, Rotary and the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Peg; daughters, Co llcen Goldkamp of St. Charles, MO, Patricia Johnson (Andrew) of Hastings; sister, Agnes Perkins; brother-in-law, Tom Waters (Carol); grandchildren, Ann Lamb (Rob). Barbara Henry (David), Kathleen Jones (Chris), Janice Beerman (David), Michael Johnson (Fiancl Kim Javor), Jennifer Haywood (Matt); great grandchildren, Robby, Bridget, Megan, Riley, Tyler, Matthew, Rachel, Kate and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were Tom's parents. Leo and Agnes Taffce; siblings, sister, Laurentina Taffee; father, Bob Taffce, Mary Taffce, Bill Taffce (Ruth); Brother-in-law, Norman Perkins and son­ in-law, John Goldkamp. Tom had many wonderful friends and family and will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be Thursday, June 13, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, June 14, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father David Adams and Father Alfred Russell officiating. Burial will be at ML Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in the form of masses, or to the Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation, the YMCA or the donor's choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. • Lounge. Tuesday. June 18 - 9:00 ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Thursday BiNe Study 7 p m If in­ Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 7 GRACE LUTHERAN 239 E 945-9414 Thursday. June 13 5:45 p m Adult Bell Choir, 700 int QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-ll am. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 from Tom's Market) We look for­ ward to worshipping with you ing (child care provided) Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a m Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 7:00 pm Services for Adults. Teens and Children Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Servk- at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Biolc 7:00 p.m. able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time” is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across Convene. Mmiste' for Youth and the service. Nursery, children's CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice ts from 11:00 a m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p m.) Wednesday. 7 p m.. Prayer Meet­ CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9:50 a.m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a m Sunday School for all 9.30 a m a.m.-noon Son Canyon River Ad­ venture continues. Wednesday. June 19 - 9:00 a m.-noon Son Canyon River Adventure contin­ ues. 6 45 p.m. Praise Team re­ hearsal; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal; 1OD p.m. PNC - Dining Room. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-ftlted church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise A Worship 10: 30 a.m.. 600 pm.; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors Dasd anil Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special " For information call 1-616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 This information on worship services is provided by k The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 H ASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ________________ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan________________ /* |_______ Faye Leone Wiley______ EAST LANSING - Faye Wiley. 91. died peacefully May 4. 2002, at Burham Hills Retirement Community in East Lansing. She was bom Jan. 22. 1911. in Pawnee. Nebraska, the youngest child of Herbert and Bertha (Wing) Auble. She graduated from Caledonia (Michigan) High School in 1928 and Michigan State University of 1932, taught briefly in Escanaba. Michigan, and married Edgar H. Wiley in 1934. She was a long-time resident of Kent County and later Okemos. Faye was active in Edgewood United Church and several civic organizations. She was preceded in death by three sib­ lings. her husband of 59 years, and an infant daughter. Susan. Surviving are daughters. Doris (Terry) Sleeman and Alice Litchfield (and compan­ ion Larry Reynolds); son. James (Susan) Wiley; grandchildren. Scott Littlefield. Michael Milanowski. Timothy Sleeman. and Nicholas Wiley; and four great-grand­ children. A memorial service will be held June 21 at 11 a.m. at Edgewood United Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Edgewood United Church. 469 N. Hagadom Rd.. East Lansing. MI 48823. I 2J Ruth I. Rogers Stephanie Marie Swander HASTINGS - Ruth I Rogers, age 87, of Hastings, formerly of Woodland, passed away late Sunday evening. June 9. 2002. Ruth was bom in Eaton County. MI on March 20. 1915 to John J. and Grace (Helmer) Rogers. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1932. Ruth worked for the McClellan Department Store in Battle Creek for sever­ al years before being transferred to Chicago. She later went to work for Borden. Inc. in Chicago as an executive secretary for 20 years before retiring. Ruth was a second mother to all her nieces and nephews, loved the Detroit Tigers, and mother to all her nieces .\nd nephews, loved the Detroit Tigers, and was proud to have attended several Indianzpolis 500 races. She was loved by all. and she relumed that love to everyone she knew. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; and her sisters and brother. Leo Dull. Ethel Carey. Victor Rogers. Dorothy McClelland, and Kalhlene Benham. Ruth is survived by her sister, Elsie MEyers of Keystone Heights. FL. and many loving nieces and nephews. At Ruth's request there will be visitation or services. Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance or the VFW Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Stephanie Marie Swadner. infant daugh­ ter of Todd Swadner and Kim Oaks went to be with Jesus on the day of her birth. Sunday. June 9, 2002. She is survived by her brother. Joshua and sisters. Ashley. Jessica, and Megan; her grandparents. Rog and Sharon Swadner, Gordon and Eunice Gilman. Arlene Oaks; tier great-grandparents. Vera Swadner. Glen and Shirley Goerke. Millard and Lena gilman; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services for Stephanie will be held Thursday. June 13. 2002 at 1 p.m. at the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Members of the family will receive rela­ tives and friends at the funeral home Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of ser­ vice. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Cale­ donia). | Ronald Steven “Punk" Ruthruff HASTINGS - Ronald Steven “Punk" Ruthruff, age 52. of Hastings, died Saturday. June 8, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Ruthruff was bom on Dec. 15. 1949 in Hastings. Mich., the son of Duane and Wilma (Goodenough) Ruthruff. He was raised primarily in the Delton. MI area and attended schools there, graduating in 1969 from Delton-Kellogg High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict from Sept. 3, 1969 until July 29. 1971 and then completed his Reserves Obligation on Sept. 2, 1975. He was married to Linda L. Lundquist on Aug. 26, 1969. Mr. Ru’hruff was cun ently employed at the Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville where he had worked for the past 12 years; previously worked 17 years at Hastings Aluminum Products Company and al the former Goulds Restaurant in Hastings. Mr. Ruthrufi' enjoyed his grandchildren, bowling, was a “shade tree mechanic." and a general Mr. Fix-It for family and friends. Mr. Ruthniff is survived by his wife, Linda: daughter, Michelle (Lyndon) Sackrider of Hastings; sons. Michael RuthrufT of Hastings and Marty (Wendy) Ruthruff of Battle Creek; four grandchil­ dren; five sisters; four brothers; step-father, Richard Gosneigh of Florida. Preceding him in death were his parents. Services were held Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. Pastor Daniel D. Graybill officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald Steven Ruthruff Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Dale G. Bunnell DELTON - Dale G. Bunnell, age 90. of Delton, passed away June II, 2002. at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. Bunnell was bom in Delton Nov. 15, 1911, the son of Lyle and Rose (Wertman) Bunnell. He was a graduate of Kellogg High School, Class of 1929. Dale worked for Bliss Corp, as a machin­ ist for 33 years before retiring. Dale was married to the former Arvilla Leonard on June 23. 1945 in Hastings and she survives. He was a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church and was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, sports on TV and was an active reader. For many years the couple have spent their winters in Davenport. FL. Dale is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years. Arvilla; two nieces. Susan (Bill) Newsom of Grand Rapids, Mary Nulf of Lansing; three nephews. Tom (Susan) Clark Aubom Hills. Robert (Pam) Clark of CA and Steven (Ruth) Clark of Ovid; many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Wilda Fuhr in 1997. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2002 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Pastor Brent Branham officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Bumetta Coon LAKE ODESSA - Bumetta Coon, age 78. of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Monday evening. June 10. 2002. Bumetta was bom in Morley. Mich, on Nov. 6. 1923 to William and Mary Mae (Wilson) Gill. She was married to Neil Coon on April 6. 1940. Bumetta enjoyed canning, baking and all the other things a loving wife, mother and grandmother could do for her family. She was baptized on Aug. 8. 1999 and loved her Lord. Bumetta is survived by her daughters-inlaw, Linda Coon and Linda (Coon) Weslow; her grandchildren. Scott Coon. Alene Spitzley. Gregg Coon. Melissa (Chris) Dockstader. Tyler Coon. Dani (Leon) McAdams. Charles (Patti) Coon and Jenny Coon: 14 great grandchildren; her sisters. Anna Peterson and Luella (Mike) Jensen; her many “tea-time ladies" at the Lake Manor in Lake Odessa; and many other loving friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband; her sons. Beryl Coon and Duane Coon; one grandson; three great grandchildren; two sisters and five brothers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m on Thursday. June 13. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Letts Cemetery, Ionia. Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Commission on Aging, the Lakewood Community Ambulance, or Eaton County Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Paul M. South CALEDONIA - Paul M. South, age 86. of Caledonia died on Friday, June 7. 2002 after a short battle with cancer at his home in Caledonia, surrounded by family. Paul M. South was bom Dec. 24. 1915 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. He was a terrific father, a devoted hus­ band. a steadfast friend and a great story­ teller. He was a skilled outdoorsman and expert horseman. He exhibited Tennessee Walking Horses and was a member of the Walking Horse Association of Michigan for many years. Mr. South worked as a production engi­ neer for Lear Siegler/Smiths Indust-ries until his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed the people with whom he worked, and valued the friendships he developed during his career. He was preceded in death by his brother. Roger South; his parents, Joseph W. and Lida B. South; and his sister. Florence (Wayne) Hardesty. He is survived by his wife of 63 years. Dorothy; and three loving daughters, Jo Anne South of Burlington, WI. Chrystal K. (John) Isbell of El Granada. CA, and Jacqueline “Ma” (Alan) Steeby of Caledonia; two granddaughters. Elizabeth Ann Isbell of Tampa. FL. and Sara Jo (Quint) Rogowski of Maplewood. MN; two great-grandsons, Stephen and Nicholas Rogowski; two sisters-in-law. Phyllis McVrty and Mary Mullin; plus many won­ derful nieces and nephews of whom he was very fond. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held Thursday. June 13. 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Gaines United Brethren Church. 1612­ 92nd St. SE, Caledonia w,th Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Interment Hooker Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Hospice Association or the National Cancer Institute. Read the B.4NNER Every Week! Copies on news stands throughout the county. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13, 2002 - Page 7 TSi’ttk jAnnoancetnents: GIRL. Tiffany Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 24. 2002 at 2:42 a.m. to Nina Rivers and Kenny Barkc of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Javen William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 22. 2002 at 4:06 p.m. to Heather Nance and Chris VanZalen of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Macgan Grace Allyn, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on May 22.2002 at 2:05 p.m. to James and Rachel Harvath of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Opal Aileen. bom at South Haven Community Hospital on May 10. 2002. at 3:26 a.m. to Kaileigh and Mark Eddy. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Duane and Amy Campbell of Delton and Steve and Sherry Eddy of Kalamazoo. . GIRL. Grade Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 23, 2002 at 5:33 p.. to Jodie and Dustin Gillons of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Woody-Wilkins plan to wed July 20 Roushes to observe 50th anniversary Alexia Marie Wilkins is happy to announce the engagement of her parents Carolyn Sue Woody and Adam Phillip Wilkins. Carolyn and Adam arc 2002 graduates. A July 20. 2002 wedding is being planned. The family of Eldon and Bobbi Roush invite friends and neighbors to help cele­ brate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. June 22. 2002 at “The Gathering Place” in Nashville. Mich., any time from 6:30 to 11 p.m. No gifts, please. The couple were married in Hastings, Mich., on June 18. 1952. BOY, Jacob Todd, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 14. 2002 at 7:15 a.m. to Todd Arens and Susan Coykendall of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. I 1/4 uz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Micheal Robert Waite, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 1. 2002 at 11:37 p.m. to Holly Altoft and Charles Davis of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Browns to celebrate 40th anniversary Bill and Marsha Brown will celebrate their 40th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. Paula and Dan Knight and Deann and Randy Nuttall. June 15. 2002 at 2 p.m. al their new house. 12359 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. MI 49050­ 0098. Please, no gifts. Only your presence and a card are desired. Rumsey-White to be wed Oct. 5 The engagement of Angie Rumsey and Bill White is announced. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Wayne and Joan Rumsey of Nashville. She is a 1997 graduate of Maple Valley High School and a 2002 graduate of Western Michigan University. The future groom is the son of Ed and Janet Abbott of Bellevue and Carl White of Dowling. He is a 1998 graduate of Bellevue High School and is currently working full time. An Oct. 5 wedding has been set. The cou­ ple will reside in Bellevue. BOY, Caleb Alexander Gonyou, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on May I. 2002 at 2:47 p.m. to James and Brenda Gonyou of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Andrew, age 2. Proud grandparents are Bill and Carol Gonyou of Lake Odessa and Wayne and Carolyn DePotty of Lake Odessa. BOY, Joseph Ray. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 31. 2002 at 1:37 p.m. to Michelle and Dennis Williams of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 22 inch­ es long. BOY, Hunter Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 30, 2002 at 7:29 p.m. to Kin Kemp and Chari Levandoski of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kennedy Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27. 2002 at 5:12 a.m. to Mitch and Julie Nagel of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY', Dakota William, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 15. 2002 at 1:20 p.m. to Kristina Neal and Mike Neal of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Jozlynn Joe. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 15. 2002 at 6:57 p.m. to Josh and Mary Miller of Charlotte. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jakeb William, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on May 26. 2002 at 5:30 a.m. to Elisa and Ross Jackson of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hailey Leona, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 28. 2002 at 5:29 a.m. to Nicki and Jason Buckner of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Bradley Louis, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on May 17.2002 at 3:11 p.m. to Doug and Anne Klein of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Ann. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on May 21. 2002 at 6:04 p.m. to Suzanne and Richard Bancroft of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inch­ es long. GIRL, Gianna Anne Marsh, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on May 20. 2002 at 9:20 p.m. to Natasha Jones and Richard Marsh of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send then. The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 If you see Tim or Kim VosHeti on June 13th, wish them a Chadderdon-Shy to be wed this month Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krul of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chadderdon of Cloverdale, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shy of Pensacola. Fla. announce the engage­ ment of their children Melissa Chadderdon and Jeffrey Alan Shy. . Melissa is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. The bride received a bache­ lors of science degree in biology from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. She is currently employed at Perrigo Pharmaceutical Company in Allegan. Mich. Jeffrey is a 1992 graduate of Wellington High School in West Palm Beach. Fla. The groom attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of North Alabama. He is currently employed at Assurant in Grand Rapids. The couple is planning a June 2002 wed­ ding at St Rose of Lima in Hastings. BOY, bom on May 19. 2002 at 7:18 p.m. to Lacey Beard and Christopher Wyatt of Happy 15th Anniversary! June Davis is 70 Friday June Davis turns 70 years young on June 14th. 2002. Love you, mother, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Why do all the work when we can do it for you? 3()ooMawn JKeadoivs l^etiiement (Jftlage J 1821 N. East St, Hastings. Ml 49058 \ An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community if Now Taking Reservations H Woodlawn Meadows is pleased to offer assisted living services to those requiring various levels of assistance with activities of daily Irving and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Limited vacancy remaining in assisted living.________ 616-897-0200 A Leisure Living Managed Company - www.leisure-living.com FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HASTINGS PRESENTS JOIN US FOR THE FUN Gum* Crafts Songs Snacks Bible Stories VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2002 Goulds to celebrate 50th anniversary Stanley and Rhoda Gould will be cele­ brating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 21. 1952. An open house is planned for Saturday. June 22. 2002 from 2-5 p.m. at Vermontville Bible Church. North Mam. Vermontville. Friends and relatives are all invited. No gifts, please. June 17th - June 21“ Registration: 9:00 a.m. -12:15 a.m. Monday, June 17“, 8:45 a.m. 231 S. Broadway (front of the church) Welcome children 3 years old - 5” graders �Page 3 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 Summer music classes in Hastings target kids and adults Summer music classes will be offered this month and next in Hastings through the Music Center of South Central Michigan. Registration is open for piano classes for all ages, a music history class for kids ages 7 to 12. jazz bands for junior high and high school students, and a musical theater pro­ duction for kids 10 to 14. The week-long classes run June 24-28. July 7-12 or July 15-19 at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfcld Center just west of Hastings on M-179 (Gun Lake Road). Program coordinator Patti LaJoyc. choral director at Hastings Hig'i School, said the classes are designed to offer fun with busy families in mind. "The classes are long enough to make a difference and short enough to fit into a summer schedule." she said. The fee for each class is $65. The regis­ tration deadline is Monday. June 17. Forms are available at the Fehsenfcld Center, or by calling LaJoyc at 945-9766, or by call­ ing the Music Center at (616) 963-1911. extension 10. The classes include: • Piano Discovery: Children ages 5 to 7 experiment with simple melodies and build a foundation for future music study. Classes arc July 8-12 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. taught by Jane Parker, a registered Suzuki piano teacher. • Piano Exploration: Piano beginners 8 to 11 learn basics of note reading, play simple melodies, and build listening skills. Classes are July 8-12. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., taught by Jane Parker. • Piano Adventure: Children 6 to 10 with one or two years of piano instruction main­ tain their skills and learn notation, history and terms through movement activities and games in a fun group setting. Classes run July 15-19. from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. taught by Mrs. Jane Parker. • Piano Expedition: Students with three or four years of piano instruction expand skills in a fun group setting, with games, cooperative learning and listening activi­ ties. Class runs July 15-19. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. taught by Jane Parker. • Beginning Chording Class: Children ages 8-11 learn how to play chords with the left hand to accompany right-hand melo­ dics. The class runs June 24-28. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. taught by Melissa Risk, a graduate of WML1 in music education. • Intermediate Chording Class: Piano stu­ dents 12 to 16 years old who can read treble and bass clef and can comfortably switch hand positions learn the chord struc­ tures of contemporary songs and how to read a "fake book." Class runs June 24-28. 1:30 to 3 p.m., taught by Melissa Risk. • Adult Chording Class X’Makin’ it by Fakin' it"): Students age 17 and up who can read treble and bass clef and comfortably switch hand positions, learn chord structure and how to play with "fake books." Class runs June 24-28. 5:30 to 7 p.m., taught by Melissa Risk. • Composer Camp, for 7- to 12-ycar-olds, explores the lives and music of famous composers through stories, crafts, games, and music. Class runs June 24-28. from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. taught by Melissa Risk. There will be a Red Cross Bloodmobile unit in Lake Odessa al Fellowship Hall Monday. June 17. from noon until 5:45 p.m. for collection of blood pints. Marian Durkee is chairman of the project for Lake Odessa. Carolyn Mayhew is the new can­ teen supervisor. Other volunteers provide registration, nursing supervision, juice dis­ tribution and handling of the units as they are gathered. Sunday. June 16. is Fathers’ Day. Will it be a tie. a shirt, cologne or a pie of his choice? There is a local church league ball team that plays all its games on the Freeport field in the park area, formerly a school field. Games are Tuesday evenings at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Tomorrow (Friday) is Hag Day. It is an occasion on which Old Glory should be flown at homes and businesses. Central United Methodist Church has set its dates for vacation Bible school. This year it will run for five evenings June 23-27 from 6:45 to 8:30 each night. There will be classes for all ages. Also during that week, the monthly immunization clinic will be held Wednesday morning. June 26. A recent newspaper article states that shots will no longer be free for children whose families carry health insurance. Saturday. June 15. marks the 50th anniversary of Don and Marge (Jackson) McDowell. Their three children all reside in Florida. They come home to Washington Boulevard for a short summer. The day is also Marge's birthday. June 17 marks the 35th wedding anniver­ sary of Roy and Marge Benson. They have son Paul plus children each had in previous marriages. However, the lines are long for­ gotten and all children are regarded as theirs. The alumni banquet is coming Saturday. June 29. On the past weekend, all but 15 tickets are sold. Only those tickets paid for in advance count. No longer will anyone be seated in a vacant spot lest the original tick­ etholder arrive late. Likely al! those remain­ ing tickets will be sold before today. Mane Pickens has a birthday coming on June 23. Reports are that hundreds attended the retirement gala in honor of die Rev. George Speas. His sisters came, as well as cousins and other relatives, along with people from the local churches he has served and many from the community whose lives he has touched. Newest member of his family is the new granddaughter bom to Beth Frantz. Tite Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday with 28 present. Committees are being formed for the latest project, a family history of Ionia County. The newest publication ready for sale is a compilation of 16 plat maps of 1891 showing all the farm land in Ionia County and the owners. Often families can be tracked using maps such as these. The July meeting will feature "The Map Lady.” whose topic will be tracing families with this very method. The cemetery com­ mittee has as its next project mapping of the North Plains Cemetery on Olmsted Road north of Muir. The mappers will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday. June 14. The speaker for Saturday was Carole Callard. who returned for another of her very informative talks on Canadian research. It is surprising to leam the extent of data in the state library in Lansing, especially from Ontario. There are census records and vital records, besides gazeteers outlining the origins and loca­ tions of nearly every town and hamlet in the province. One couple in attendance mad^ their second visit to the society. She is from the Gardner and Lane families. She brought along a handwritten letter detailing her family arrival in Michigan from Ontario. One line said that when they arrived in Ionia County instead of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, they found mud. malar­ ia and misery. Refreshments were served by Doris Lambert and Jackie Gilliland. The genealogy society lias a communica­ tion from Thomas Kramb in Ohio wanting to know of descendants of the Georgeleeple family'0f Freeport and Hastings. Others were in Middleville. His e-mail address is tomcar@bright.net. The Krambs INTRODUCING... 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Ralph George married Toula Teeple. Her parents were Jack and Julia Teeple. The U of M lists some local students for university honors. They are Jody Hyvarinen. Seth Brown of Sunfield. Abby DeHoog (daughter of Ann) of Woodland and Caroline Randall, also of Woodland. Weekend guests of Sally and Earl Strayer were son Sam and his wife Kate, daughter Liz. husband and baby Maggie of Toronto. A Lansing newspaper lists the birth of son Tyler Matthew to Mathew and Laura Trumble of Lake Odessa May 9 at Ingham Medical Center. John and Mary Lozo are pictured in the Lakewood News for having a 66th anniver­ sary. Last week Mary’s sister. Josephine Dixon, celebrated her 90th birthday at a Grand Ledge church. Jo was the eldest child of Gladys and Charles Cochrane. Her other siblings are Robert of Charlotte, and Margaret Walker of Mulliken. The Stale Journal also carried a story of a wagon train trip carrying 45 Lansing sixth­ graders who rode from Otto Middle School to Charlton Park. The children learned about Michigan history, horse care and teamwork on the 50-mile trip. They also learned aboui astronomy. American Indians and survival skills. One night on the way they stayed at a riding stable and another night at a farm near Vermontville. Included in the group were eight who made the same trip a year earlier. They hoped to teach the younger students how to avoid the mistakes the earlier group had made. The UMW unit of Central UMC held its June meeting Monday night. June 10. Announcements were made of several com­ ing events available at the district and con­ ference level, as well as the salad luncheon in August there. Jill Ferris, wife of Pastor Don, gave an excellent program on the fam­ ily 2001 trip to Brighton, England, for the World Methodist Conference, which had participants from 74 nations representing 70 churches based on John Wesley’s theol­ ogy Dcmthy Barnum has recovered from her knee replacement surgery to the point where she is allowed to drive and she walks with a cane. On Saturday. June 15. there will be a memorial mass at St. Edward’s Catholic Church for Ruth Daly, who died in December. The mass is set for 11 a.m. Desmond Shuert of Martin Road recently was married to Mary Dillon of Grand Rapids. They are at home to their friends and family at the groom’s house near Jordan Road. He is one of the sons of Mrs. Ruth Shuert of Lake Manor and the late Fred Shuert Sr. • Summer Blue Jazz Band, for students entering eighth or ninth grade, explores jazz improvisation and ensemble tech­ niques. The class requires basic skills on one of the following instruments: saxo­ phone. trumpet, trombone, piano, string bass, drum set. vibes. Class runs July 8-12. from 10 a.m. to noon, taught by Joseph La- "We hope to strengthen musical connections between Battle Creek and Hastings to benefit both Communities." -Marjorie w«h Joyc. a professional educator and performer in Hastings who has taught music for 25 years. • Summer Gold Jazz Band, for students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade, explores jazz improvisation and ensemble tech­ niques. Requires high school level skills on one of the following instruments: saxo­ phone. trumpet, trombone, piano, string bass, drum set, vibes. Class runs July 8-12, 1 to 3 p.m.’, taught by Joseph LaJoye. • Be a Star in a Musical! Students enter­ ing grades 4-7 learn the art of musical thea­ ter with singing, dancing, acting, and a fi- Pain in the back Dear Ann Landers: 1 am in my mid-20s and have been dating a wonderful man for two years. “Michael" is my guiding light and best friend, and we have been talking about getting married. While the idea thrills me, I have some concerns. Michael has a bad back. He is in constant pain and walks stooped over like a 70-yearold man. I have urged him to see a doctor, but he refuses. He insists the problem is a result of sitting at the computer all day -.nd says if he exercises, his back will straighten out. Of course, he is in so much pain, he cannot exercise at all. I am worried about marrying a man who is so disabled. Our physical activities are limited. He cannot take long walks with me or go bike riding. I hope to have children one day. and he will be unable to play with them the way a young father should. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of playing baseball with my dad in the back­ yard. I don’t want to deprive my children of those experiences. If Michael won’t seek medical treatment, he will neve' get better. Am I being selfish not to overlook his physical handicap? Michael is my true soul male, and I want to be with him, but I am not certain I want to take on the burden of a husband who can barely move and whose physical condition will deteriorate over time. Please tell me what to do. - Not So Sunny in California. Dear California: Michael’s pain may be caused by an injury that can be corrected through medical treatment or surgery. I un­ derstand that he may be afraid of seeing a doctor, but his condition will not improve on its own. Offer to go with him for help. If he waits too long, his injury could incapac­ itate him completely. Show Michael this letter, and tell him you wrote it. If he realizes how seriously he is hurting his chances for a future with you. perhaps he will find the wherewithal to do something about it. Grief solution Dear Ann Landers: I am writing about the letter from “Grieving Mother-to-Be in Virginia." who found herself pregnant after her fiance was killed in a car accident. She wasn’t sure she was able to raise a child alone, but she wanted to keep the “last part" of our fiance. Please ask her to consider open adoption. She can select the couple she would like to raise her child, and they will enter into an agreement regarding future visits. In many cases, the grandparents can see the child grow up. My husband and I adopted a child * that way. The birthmother visits twice a year (more, if she so chooses). We send her photographs every few months. This may be the perfect solution for “Grieving." and I hope she will look into it — Jackie in Washington State Dear Jackie: Thank you for an excellent suggestion. 1 hope “Grieving” sees your let­ ter and considers it. Favorite nephew Dear Ann Landers: I have two siblings, both married with children. When my brother had marital trouble, my parents took in his son and helped raise him. My mother shows great favoritism to­ ward my nephew. I once asked her if she loved him better than my children, and to my shock, she said, “Yes." The reason? She said her nephew carries the family name and mine do not. That was two years ago. Since then, my parents have forgotten about all their grand­ children except this nephew - the only “male heir." My children have no other grandparents, and I am so hurt I can barely nal performance. Class runs July 15-19, 9 a.m. to noon taught by MSU theater gradu­ ate Sarah LaJoye. Based in Battle Creek, the Music Center of South Central Michigan serves surround­ ing counties with the variety of perform­ ance and education programs, including the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra. Boy­ choir. Girls’ Chorus, Community Chorus, IMPACT (Inner-city Music-Proving Arts Can Teach) and the Community Music School. Music Center Executive Director Marjo­ rie Weil said that the Hastings summer classes arc a pilot program that could ex­ pand in the fall. "We hope to strengthen musical connec­ tions between Battle Creek and Hastings to the benefit of both communities," she said. The Community Music School is a pro­ gram of Music Center of South Central Michigan and a member agency of the United Arts Council or Calhoun County and National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. The Music Center is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endow­ ment for the Arts. stand to talk to them. How can I get them to understand the harm they are doing to our family? - Female Heir in Canada. Dear Canada: My heart goes out to you, dear. Your parents are being short-sighted, not to mention cruel. If they refuse to show any interest in your children. 1 hope you will find substitute grandparent figures for them. Check out other relatives and the par­ ents of your friends. Also, there are senior centers in every city. I’m sure the residents there would love to “adopt” your children. Please continue to maintain a good rela­ tionship with your parents. Someday they may wake up an realize what they have been missing. Private call Dear Ann Landers: My father and his wife. “Betty." live several hundred miles from me, and we don’t sec each other regu­ larly. This is Dad’s third marriage after di­ vorcing my mother 27 years ago. He’s been married to Betty for four years. She is a nice enough woman, and I’m glad that Dad has someone to love him again. The problem is that every time I have a telephone conversation with my father, re­ gardless of who initiated the call, Betty in­ sists on getting on the extension. Some­ times she just barges right in. and from that point on. I lose whatever meaningful con­ versation I was having with my father. I know if I asked Betty to hang up, our re­ lationship would not survive her hurt feel­ ings. My father has no idea how much Betty’s phone behavior upsets me. Do you have any advice on how to handle this situ­ ation? - Disappointed Daughter in Santa Clarita, Calif. Dear Santa Clarita: Betty wants to be in­ cluded in your relationship with your fa­ ther, and she thinks this is a good way to do it. Tell your father you would like to have a few minutes of private conversation with him next time you call. If Betty picks up the line, says sweetly, “Betty, would it be OK if I spoke to Dad for a few minutes? When we finish. I’d love to talk to you." Then keep your word. Dog fight? Dear Ann Landers: I have a small chi­ huahua, “Huffy." and ’ love her dearly. Un­ fortunately, she is afraid of my boyfriend, ’ Chip.’’ Last summer. Chip and I were try­ ing to put Fluffy outside, and he chased her under my bed. I told him to leave her alone, but he ignored me. He poked his head under the bed and dragged Huffy out by the scruff of her neck. She snapped at him. and he needed four stitches between his nose and lip. He now has a small scar, which is cov­ ered by his mustache. Chip filed a claim against my home­ owner’s insurance and said he suffered per­ manent numbness. The insurance company settled for $11,000. When my renewal came up. they cancelled my policy. I am having trouble forgiving Chip for using me to make money. I told him we are through, but he insists we belong together. Who’s right? - Tampa. Ha. Dear Tampa: Chip was injured by your dog and needed medical treatment. The fact that he was partly responsible for the injury does not mean you were in the clear. Before filing a claim, however. Chip should have asked how you wanted to handle it. It is obvious this incident has left a bitter taste. Unless you can forgive Chip. I fear the relationship is doomed. Some of the readers would probably tell you that if the dog doesn't like him, perhaps there is a good reason. Gem of the Day (Sent in by Harold Backer of Lisbon, Ohio): Before falling in love with a pair of bright eyes, make sure it’s not the sun shining through the back of his head. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.June 13. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIMC... byJoyce F. Weinbrecht Log cabins in Barry County In those early days of settlement in Michigan and Barry County, the pioneer, for whatever reason he had chosen to come to Michigan, came to the area alone or with other pioneer men to seek out the land, which he felt was a good place to locate a new home. The land here was covered with forest. There were hills, lakes, streams and swamps. There were no roads through the county, just trails which were later made into roads. Many of the trails were cut by survey crews and were not designed to han­ dle oxen, horses and conveyances. Once the selection of land was made and it was duly registered, the next step was to erect a shelter for the family and the ani­ mals. Initially, these shelters were primi­ tive. but a snug log cabin and later a log bam would soon follow if the pioneer was determined to stay on and improve the land. Some families came out early on and some families stayed either in the east or in the villages in Michigan to come out later and join their pioneer men. The first primitive shelters were usually built by choosing two trees to support a cross timber, sloping down from these two large log poles made of saplings to form a crude roof. This was usually open on the front side, but protected the inhabitants from direct weather while the logs were being cut and prepared for the building of the log cabin or log house. These were of hewn logs. Then saw mills began to be set up in the various areas of the county and frame buildings began to appear. Many schools were first built of logs to give the children some shelter during their time in school. These buildings often dou­ bled as churches and community centers before frame structures could be built. Some of these log houses have survived the years and can still be found in the coun­ ty. Some we only have pictures of to recall their existence. The History of Allegan and Barry Counties gives us some very detailed accounts of these early settlers. In the From Time to Time column researched and written by Esther Walton, appearing in the Hastings Banner, on Thursday. June 25. 1987. she gave a very good description of how the log cabins and log houses were m~.de. She wrote: “Log cabins were made from inexpen­ sive. locally available materials. For the early settlers, most of whom were neither woodsmen nor carpenters, they provided sturdy, economical housing that did not demand expert skills or require scarce materials and tools. “A rough cabin of logs and split lumber shakes or shingles could be put up quickly by one or two people using little more than an ax and a lot of hard labor. The logs were felled and the bark removed, then the ends were notched so the house walls would fit together. Generally there were spaces between the logs. These spaces were filled with mud. Sometimes wood and mud were stuffed into the space to shut out the wind. [This chinking had to be replaced from time to time but it kept the log cabin quite warm.] "Windows and doors were precious com­ modities. In the very simple cabins, win­ dows were holes cut into the walls and cov­ ered with oiled skins. Few windows had panes and glass. This style window was highly prized. “Door openings ranged from rugs or skins hung over the frames to the doors made from hewed planks and fastened together with wooden pegs. The roofs were covered with split logs or shingles. “Wood burning stoves were preferred to fire places in Michigan cabins and were highly prized also. “Although one or two persons could raise a log cabin, many historic accounts tell about house raising where the whole neigh­ borhood helped. “The ladies accompanied their husbands to the raising and often stayed overnight. An ample repast of game, potatoes and oth­ er substantial food was spread before the laborers, who used jackknives for table knives and splinters (of wood] for forks while pieces of clean bark from the newlyfelled trees served as plates. When it was an overnight stay, the men slept in the loft while the ladies slept on the lower level. "Bark was often laid on the floor of the cabin and on the roof of the cabin. The bark on the floor showed a tendency to curl up and it was turned over to keep it flat, some times daily. The roofs tended to leak and oilcloth was spread over the beds to keep them dry." “Slocum H. Bunker was the first white settler within the confines of the newly laid out village of Hastings. His cabin was locat­ ed near the northeast comer of what are now East State Street and Michigan Avenue. Mr. Bunker and his family came to Hastings to house and feed the mill hands Artist's drawing of the Slocum H. Bunker log cabin in the village of Hastings, 1836 Information supplied to the artist by John Wickham. and others who were involved in laying out the village of Hastings. "We have an artist's impression of that log house built in 1836. done by John Iron­ side. from a description given by John Wickham. The log house, known as the Pratt Log House, has now been restored and is part of the programs offered by Charlton Park. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Robinson donated it to the park. It was held in storage for many years after it was taken down, but is nou standing in Charlton Park, restored by park staff and others. It is used for student education, for use during different events held at the park, including Civil War re-enactments. “Lizzie McIntyre lived in this cabin when it was on Stale Road. Her niece. Inez McIn­ tyre Winans remembered as a youngster. sleeping in the loft and hearing the rain on the roof. “The McIntyre family owned several log houses before Levant built the large farm house which still stands on Coats Grove Road. "Another Hastings log cabin, part of which is still standing, is located on Becker Road. Hastings Township. “Homer Becker was bom on March 18. 1902. His family moved to a log cabin, on what is now known as Becker Road in Hast­ ings Township, when Homer was six years old in 1908. His parents. Charles and Lena Cooley Becker, had Homer. Clifton and a daughter. Ruby. This family lived in the log cabin and farmed the original 40 acres. They had two horses, three cows, a brood sow and a few pigs along w ith a few chick- The remains of the log house standing on Becker Road, Hastings Township. ens. Charles and Lena were able to pur­ chase another 40 acres, adding it to the farm. Later they added the farm on the cor­ ner of State Road and Becker Road. "Life was difficult. There was little cash money, they were often very cold and some­ times there was not enough food. In 1925. Charles and Lena separated and Charles got the Becker Road property and the log cab­ in. Lena got the 84 acre farm at the comer of Becker Road and Stale Road and a mort­ gage to go with it. The log cabin continued to stand and can still be identified, although the years and the occupancy by many cattle has taken their toll." Next week, more about Barry County log cabins. NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2002-2003 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 24, 2002, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. at the Delton Kellogg High School conference room. Delton. Michigan, the Board of Education of the Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district's pro­ posed 2002-2003 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2002-2003 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2002-2003 budget including the proposed properly tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 327 N. Grove St., Delton, Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Elizabeth Matteson, Secretary Barry County’s “Field of Dreams” “Build it and they will come” ...and so we did. The Pratt Log Cabin now standing in Chartton Park. Jim Colvin of Pontiac and Civil War re-enactor. Kentucky 5th, helped with the restoration along with Chartton Park staff. frmiM $eon! Dreisbach Express Oil Change Have your oil changed by factory trained professionals! Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Nonh Michigan Ave. Hastings ph.948-8000 You are invited to help us dedicate YMCA Camp Algonquin and pay tribute to the McMullin and Baum families who have made the renovations at camp possible. The ceremony will be held on Saturday. June 15 at 10:30 am in the lodge's dining hall. You and your family are also invited to tour and participate in the camp program areas such as boating, fishing. BB guns, archery and even mountain climbing from 11:00 am - I pm. You can also meet our 2002 summer camp staff who will be supervising the program areas. Please dress informally and come prepared, rain or shine, for a great time. Picnic tables and a gas grill will be available for those who would like to cook or bring a picnic lunch. Guests are asked to park in the new parking lot ot along Iroquois Trail. Come and help us thank those who have made Barry County's camping dreams come true! For information, call 616-945-4574 YMCA of Barry County Camp Algonquin uilding strong kids, strong families, strong communities. HOW DO YOU GET THERE? From our previous location: Start on H’. Stat? St. (. I mile) Turn right on N. Broadway (J mile) • Turn Left on W. State Rd. (I J miles) Turn right on Bolton!Hammond Rd. (.9 mile) • Turn left on Iroquois Trad (.9 mile) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 Vikings blank St. Joe in quarterfinals Lakewood hits state semi Friday in Battle Creek Jeremv Dow tossed a three-hitter to go 13-0 on the season. Bradley earns respect with MIAA tennis title Leadoff hitter Tony Galaviz (3) col­ lected two of Lakewood's five hits in the quarterfinal victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Matt Cowall Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity baseball team is two wins away from a state championship after blanking St. Joseph 3-0 on Tuesday in a Division 2 quarterfinal at Kalamazoo Central High School. The Vikings (31-8) face Lapeer West (29-7) in a state semifinal game 5:30 Friday evening in Battle Creek at Bailey Park’s Nichols Field. Lapeer West advanced with a 4-0 shutout of Otisville Lakeville. Essexville Garber (31-10) and Monroe Jefferson (30-6) square off in the other semi. The Division 2 championship game is Saturday evening at 5:30 in Bailey Park's C.O. Brown Stadium. Lakewood senior ace Jeremy Dow (13-0) carried a no-hitter through 5 2/3 innings as the Vikings built a 3-0 lead. The Bears (29­ 10) finally got to Dow with back-to-back two-out singles in the top of the sixth, and St. Joe cleanup hitter Ben Knuth stepped to the plate with runners at first and second. Lakewood s Brian Stowell (8) holds a St. Joe runner at first. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Lakewood's Chris Clark (33) rounds third to score against St. Joe. His twoRBI single got things going for the Vi­ kings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) With a dramatic full count on Knuth — a clutch hitter with playoff heroics already under his belt this season — Lakewood coach Bob Veitch called for time, and the Vikings held a conference on the mound. “It was primarily a stall,” Veitch said of the meeting. “That same kid had come through for them before. He’d hit three dingers in districts, and he was one swing away from tying it. “We wanted (Knuth) to think about it, and we told Jeremy to go ahead and take the walk. The pitch had to be low and away." Dow’s payoff pitch fooled Knuth, the big Crunch Time by Matt Cowall What friends are for When the creative juices run a little dry, there's a place I go to get them flowing again. Luckily, I’m a sportswriter, so a sports bar is a proper spot to rehydrate. My favorite is a little place — kind of hidden, really — but I can always count on seeing my two pals. Tick and Dooger. Doogcr’s real name is Steve. I don’t know why he's called “Dooger.” Tick’s real name is Tick. You’ll have to ask his mama. The two of them are always good for a few column ideas, and I stopped in the other night to mope about a current case of writer’s block. “Whadda ya mean you can’t think of anything!” Dooger said, looking up from his fantasy baseball almanac. “This is one of the busiest times of the year. What about the NBA and NHL playoffs?" “Yeah, write about the Wings," lick said. Tick always wants me to write about the Wings. Tick has a team jersey he wore during Detroit’s last Stanley Cup championship in 1998. He thinks it’s lucky, and he’s worn it since then. Everyday. I’ve been writing about the NBA and the NHL. Baseball, too. I need something new. “Well look around!” Dooger said, throwing his arms up. “French Open tennis, U.S. Open golf, auto racing...” “Are >ou gonna cover the victory parade in Detroit?" Tick asked, picking at some an­ cient clump of barbecue sauce on his jersey. “...And only the biggest sporting event in the en-tire world, the friggin’ World Cup!" Dooger announced, causing a few others at the bar to shift uncomfortably. I’m not sure enough people around here care about the World Cup, I said, and the whole bar nodded. “Well, that’s never stopped you before!” Dooger said. Thanks. Dooger. “I can’t understand how those people can live like that,” Tick said, shaking his head. Like what. Tick? “Running around at all hours of the morning. A man needs his sleep," Tick said. “It’s daytime over there. Tick," Dooger said, his face in his hands. “They’re on differ­ ent time in Korea and Japan." “What, our time isn’t good enough for ’em?" Tick said. Tick loves America. “What about something less known, like arena football or the WNBA?” Dooger said to me. I told him arena football just makes me miss real football even worse, like eating a crummy pizza. It’s still pizza, but every bite reminds you of a better pic. “And the WNBA? Pffft.” Tick said. “Can’t watch it. Not enough dunks.” But what about the fundamentals, the teamwork, the inspiration? “Heck.” Tick said. “If it wasn't for the dunks. I wouldn’t watch the men’s NBA, nei­ ther." Me and Dooger had to give him that one. When I left that night, I told my two buds that 1 still wasn’t sure what I’d write about. I lied. Thanks fellas. See you again soon. And see you next week. Viking catcher Ben Lyke takes signs from the dugout during Tuesday's shut­ out. (Photo by Perry Hardin) batter went down swinging to end the in­ ning, and Lakewood was on its way to the win. The Vikings tagged St. Joe starter Tony Pasterick with all three of their runs in the bottom of the fornlh, and the spark came from the bottom of their order. Ben Lyke drew a one-out walk, followed by a double from DH Matt Stowell that put runners at second and third. No. 8 hitter Chris Clark then came up big with a two-RBI single. Scott Secor’s sacrifice grounder ad­ vanced Clark to second, and Lakewood leadoff hitter Tony Galaviz followed with an RBI single to cap all the scoring the Vi­ kings would need. Solid defense helped keep the Bears off the board. With a man on in the top of the third, St. Joe's Dan Coultes roped one to center field, but Lakewood’s Clint Tobias was on his horse and made a running catch to squelch the threat. Then in the fifth, St. Joe’s Marc Danapilis drew a leadoff walk, but the Vi­ king infield of Galaviz, Carlos Rodriguez and Brian Stowell turned a nice double play to deflate any hope of a rally. Lakewood out-hit St. Joe 5-3, and both teams committed one error. Respect. In sports, as in life, it has to be earned. Hastings High School grad and Hope College tennis player Matt Bradley earned much respect on the court this season, in­ cluding some accolades that surprised him. But the Office of Public Relations at Hope still owes him. It erroneously listed Bradley, a junior, as a senior all season long. The OPR shouldn't be so eager to get rid of Bradley — who, incidentally, is goodnatured about the ongoing gaffe — espe­ cially since he won a Michigan Intercolle­ giate Athletic Association (MIAA) title ai No. 4 singles for the Flying Dutchmen, earning second team All-MIAA honors in the process. Bradley's teammates are happy he’s sticking around. They voted him Most Im­ proved for the second year in a row, made him a leam captain for next season, and to his surprise, voted him their Most Valuable Player as well. Matt Bradley “This year I went in (to the conference tournament) confident,** Bradley said. “Be­ fore, 1 was nervous, but this year I wanted to win it. “The team awards were more surprising, especially the MVP." To say the Kalamazoo College tennis leam has owned the MIAA is an under­ statement. K-zoo has won the conference 63 years straight, including this season. Hope last managed to tic for the title back in 1962. Bradley and teammate Erik Frost were the only speedbumps for the Hornets in this year’s tournament. In the finals, Bradley beat Michael Malvitz 6-3 and 7-5 at 4 sin­ gles, and Frost beat Matt Harding 6-3, 2-6 and 6-3 at 6 singles. It was the first time in 12 years that any player outside of Kalama­ zoo won a conference singles title. Bradley has played against Malvitz, an East Grand Rapids alum, since high school, and that familiarity, combined with his ever-growing experience, made him believe that a win in the finals was within reach. “It’s always been my goal to beat Kala­ mazoo, and it was nice to achieve that,” Bradley said. Bradley and Frost lost in the No. 2 dou­ bles final to Harding and Malvitz, 6-4 and 7-6(2). On the season, Bradley went 15-5 at 4 singles and 14-6 at 2 doubles. The Dutch­ men were 11-8 overall and 4-1 in the MIAA, finishing second to Kalamazoo. Bradley, a three-year letterwinner as a walk-on, is 32-9 in his singles career and 33-11 in doubles. He is majoring in ele­ mentary physical education. Bradley, the son of Bill and Nancy Brad­ ley of Hastings, is home for the summer. His sister Erin, who graduated from HHS this spring, will also attend Hope and plans to play both soccer and tennis for the Dutch. “That’ll be pretty cool,” he said. Even though it may cause some head­ aches for the PR department. All-Barry County Soccer2002 First Team Rachel Arias, Hastings: Junior sweeper was one of the hardest workers on the team. “She’s a real fireball who makes her team­ mates play better." Saxon coach Dennis Argetsinger said. Ande Bouma, Middleville: All-Confer­ ence and All-District senior sweeper and captain displayed an outstanding under­ standing of the game to spearhead TK’s stingy defense. Erin Bradley, Hastings: The senior midfielder was her team’s leading scorer and MVP. High-energy and aggressive, she was named All-Conference as well. Ashley Chilton, Delton: The junior for­ ward led the Panthers with 13 goals and added one assist. All-Conference, All-Dis­ trict and team’s Best Offensive Player. Rachel Clinton, Middleville: Junior keeper earned All-Conference honors with a goals-against average of 1.25, including a stretch of 16 games in which she allowed only 14 goals. Erin Fish, Hastings: Consistently solid all season long, the junior fullback was voted Best Defensive Player by her team­ mates. Shannah Fisher, Delton: The sopho­ more center-mid tallied eight goals and 14 assists to cam team MVP, All-Conference, All-District and All-Regional honors. Rachel Holwerda, Middleville: Senior All-Conference midfielder was the quarter­ back of her team and scored five goals. Beth Ludema, Lakewood: Senior sweeper earned All-District, All-Confer­ ence honorable mention and team’s Best Defensive Player honors two years in a row. Team captain scored a goal from her defensive position. A true competitor and the heart and soul of the Lakewood de­ fense. Academic All-Confcrcncc. Michelle May, Middleville: The senior striker was the most prolific scorer in the county, setting school records for goals in a season (28) and goals in a career (50). Score five goals in one game. Team cap­ tain, All-Conference, All-District and an Al I-State candidate. Kristina Nichols, Lakewood: Four-year varsity player and team captain this year. All-Conference honorable mention in both 2001 and 2002 as a defender, but was a versatile player who could have played any position. One goal from the backline this season. Laura Poortenga, Lake wood: Fouryear varsity player and two-year captain, the defender was the team MVP, All-Con­ ference honorable mention and Academic All-Conference two years running. All-out effort, all of the time. Laura Van Ryu, Middleville: The sen­ ior striker notched 12 goals this season and tied teammate May for the career school re­ cord of 50. Captain, All-Conference. Second Team Shawna Brice and Shanna Sanderson, Middleville: Senior defensive anchors for the Trojans helped pitch three shutouts in five league games while allowing only two goals in each of the other two contests. No opponent scored more than two goals against TK in 16 games leading up to a playoff loss to Unity Christian, and eight of those wins were shutouts. Leah Burns, Lakewood: Junior keeper is very athletic, fast, and has great instincts, according to Lakewood coach Paul Gon­ zales. Made 210 saves against 287 shots in 17 games against the state powers in the Capital Circuit. Samantha Ehl, Lakewood: Sophomore forward/center-mid relied on strong ball­ handling skills to score three goals and dish out three assists. Tenacious and deter­ mined. Casey Peavey, Delton: Freshman All­ District midfielder notched three goals and six assists. Team’s Co-Rookie of the Year and All-Conference honorable mention. Mel’.sa Potts, Middleville: All-Confer­ ence honorable mention junior stopper is a strong defender and big-play specialist, al­ ways in the right spot to break up an attack. “She’s a big reason why our team won 13 of our last 17 games,” said TK coach Steve Evans. Jessie Searles, Delton: Freshman took over goalkeeping duties at midseason and was outstanding between the posts with 117 saves and one shutout. Team’s Co­ Rookie of the year and All-District at keeper. Jenny Shaw, Hastings: Along with teammates Arias and Fish, the Saxons’ “second stopper” helped to anchor the back line as a junior. See ALL-COUNTY SOCCER, next page... �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 - Page it All-Barry County softball 2002 First Team Pitchers Abbie Allerding, Hastings: All-O-K Gold pitcher this season as a junior, she was the Saxons' top hurlcr. Also batted 310 with 17 RBls and 24 runs scored. Keagan Krauss, Lakewood: Junior pitcher and All-District second baseman went 14-8 in her third season as the Vikes’ varsity ace. ERA of 238 with 65 strikeouts. Wicked-good fielding percentage of .983. Batted .441 and slugged .568 with 32 RBIs and 28 runs scored. Amber Thomas, Hastings: The junior was honorable mention All-Conference on the mound and hit .319 with five doubles, 10 RBIs and 21 runs. Also good with her glove, as shown by her .890 fielding aver­ age. Infielders Rachel Dickhoff, Lakewood: Sopho­ more shortstop made the most of her first year on the varsity, with an .882 fielding percentage at the most challenging posi­ tion. Batted .330 with 38 hits, including four doubles and six triples. Scored 38 runs and led her team in stolen bases with 14. Ashley Frost, Lakewood: Senior All­ District first baseman played in every var­ sity game for all four years. Outstanding on defense with a .985 fielding average this year. Batted cleanup and hit 398 with 11 doubles, 35 RBIs and 32 runs scored. Aca­ demic All-State as an individual. Jessie Grant, Maple Valley: Miss Eve­ rything for the Lady Lions. Al I-Conference and All-District junior shortstop voted Val­ ley’s MVP after leading the team in batting average (.480), on-base average (.647), RBIs (34). runs (36), stolen bases (33), fielding percentage (.770), putouts (29) and assists (65). Emily Martin, Hastings: Senior short­ stop batted .354 and scored 26 runs for the Saxons, with a fielding average of .847, 46 putouts and 43 assists. Lisa McElroy, Maple Valley: Senior All-Conference honoree anchored the hot corner for Valley and notched 29 putouts and 61 assists. H.t 319 with 28 RBIs and a .509 on-base average. Outfielders Ashley Aspinall, Middleville: Hard­ working freshman phenom “will be an all­ state softball player before she graduates.” said TK coach Tammy Olmsted. All-Con- baseman limited to nine games this season because of a broken leg. Batted .385 with a .538 slugging percentage, three RBIs and 15 runs. Dianna VanBoven, Hastings: Senior first baseman boasted a fielding percentage of .948 and added 12 RBIs from the plate. Name team's Best Defensive Player. Megan Dutcher, Middleville: Junior shortstop overcame a rough start to compile 51 putouts and 44 assists on the season. Batted .382 with seven doubles, 12 RBIs and 13 runs. Gina Niemchick, Middleville: Sopho­ more third baseman led the Trojans in hit­ ting with a .450 average. Fielded .824 with 18 putouts and 24 assists. Fastest player on team and capable of playing every position. Will be TK’s second pitcher next year. Outfielders Linsey Buche, Lakewood: Senior right fielder hit 306, slugged .541 and had 28 RBIs with six doubles and seven triples. Michelle Silsbee, Maple Valley: Junior rightfielder batted .370 with 14 RBIs, 22 runs and 14 stolen bases. Fielded .704 with 14 putouts and five assists. Honorable men­ tion All-Conference. Elisha Gibson, Maple Valley: Sopho­ more outfielder played both left and center with a fielding percentage of .800, 29 put­ outs and three assists. Hit 356 with 14 RBIs, 33 runs and 23 stolen bases. Alexis Powell, Hastings: Junior out­ fielder was named All-District in the play­ offs at Charlotte. Fielded .863 this season and batted .355 with 21 runs and 20 RBIs. Catcher Ashley Carter, Middleville: Every team wants a player like the senior co-captain of TK, who capped off a stellar three-sport ca­ reer with the Trojans. Selfless, dedicated and “irreplaceable,” according to TK coach Tammy Olmsted. Took over the catching duties after the regular starter went down with an injury. Wound up with 38 putouts, 14 assists and a fielding percentage of .825. On-base percentage of .607 with seven RBIs and 13 runs scored. Utility June Bishop, Hastings: Like TK’s Car­ ter, the unassuming junior outfielder was all about character and hard work for the Saxons. “She has a great attitude and is a big part of our future.” said Hastings coach Marty Buehler. Hit .264 this season with eight runs and six RBIs. fcrcncc and All-District outfielder fielded .886, hit .438 and slugged .609 with seven doubles, three triples and an on-basc per­ centage of .532. Gunned down eight run­ ners at home plate from center field. Shawm* Buche, Lakewood: All-District senior ccntcrfieldcr committed only one er­ ror all season. Batted leadoff (.394) with 18 RBIs, 12 stolen bases and 44 runs. Her 50 hits included seven doubles and five triples. Tiffany Howell, Hastings: The junior All-Conference outfielder was also the Sax­ ons’ leadoff hitter, batting .337 with five doubles, two triples, 26 walks, 12 RBIs and 44 runs. Had 23 putouts and eight assists in right field. Sarah Koval, Middleville: Senior co­ captain and honorable mention AJI-Conftrencc honoree will lend her leadership skills to the team at Aquinas College next season. Batted fourth and hit .354 with 20 RBIs and 18 runs, and fielded .800 with 60 putouts and 12 assists. Catcher Heather Krebs, Hastings: The All-O-K Gold standout and team MVP was selected to play in the Senior O-K All Star Game. Four-year starter batted .4«9 this season with an .841 slugging percentage, 37 runs. 32 RBIs. 14 doubles, seven triples and the team's only home run. Behind the plate, had a fielding percentage of .921 (without FL»). Also named team’s Best Offensive Player and Most Dedicated (an award that now bears her name as the “Krebs Award”). Academic All-State as an indi­ vidual. Utility Brie Tingley, Lakewood: Senior catcher was her team's leading hitler, batting .500 with 51 hits, five doubles, a triple. 24 RBIs. 26 runs and a slugging percentage of .569. Threw out 12 runners this year. Second Team Pitchers Tracy Barbour and Becky Livingston, Lakewood: Junior Barbour and senior Liv­ ingston went 8-2 and 3-1 respectively on the mound for the Vikes this season. Liv­ ingston was Academic All-State as well. Rebecca Farrell, Delton: All-Confer­ ence and team MVP, the senior hurlcr was also Academic All-State as an individual. Infielders Angie Aspinall, Hastings: Senior third All-Barry County Golf2002 First Team Alison Gariinger, Lakewood: The Vi­ kings established and built their golf pro­ gram around Gariinger, and she was their No. 1 player for four years. First-team All­ Capital Circuit as a junior and senior, she averaged 43.8 over nine this season, won the Mason Optimist Tournament and fin­ ished second at the conference meet. Wendy Mkkriwait, Middleville: The senior co-captain played the No. 1 spot all season, averaging 47.4 and voted O-K Blue All-Conference for the second year in a row. Kristen Weaver, Middleville: The Tro­ jans' other senior co-captain averaged 51.7 and joined Mickelwait on the All-Confcrcnce team for the second year. Kristie Welton, Hastings: All-O-K White as a sophomore, the junior was AllO-K. Gold this season with a nine-hole league average of 483. Second Team Tiffany Forbes, Middleville: The junior carded an average of 55.8 and was a major factor in the Trojans' second-place finish in the league. Jill Jolley, Hastings: Sophomore notched averages of 54.0 over nine and 102.7 over 18, emerging as a solid con­ tributor to the young Saxon squad. All­ Conference honorable mention. All-Barry County Tennis 2002 Two players do i’t make a team, but two players stood out from the rest in the county this season, and they make up the 2002 All-County first team: Patrick Kane, Lakewood: The senior became the first male state qualifier for the Vikings and was the county’s lone repre­ sentative at the state meet. Finished 13-10 at No. 1 singles. Kevin Schmitz, Middleville: The two­ time All-Conference senior was seeded third in the region and lived up to that bill­ ing with a regional semifinal finish, failing to Kane. Hard working, dedicated and played on four winning teams. Finished 15­ 9 at No. 1 singles. Best of the Rest Brad Bender, Middleville: Sophomore went 15-9 at No. 3 singles. Seeded fourth in the regional and made it to the semis be­ fore falling to the top seed. Solid and ag­ gressive. Tyler James, Middleville: Senior posted the best record on his team, going 16-8 at No 4 singles. Seeded fourth in the regional ano made it to the semis before falling to the two-seed. Confident and quick, with a never-say-die attitude. Andrew Kake, Middleville: The honor­ able mention All-Conference senior won 11 matches at No. 2 singles, including a match at regionals. A quiet leader by example. Mike Nitz, Hastings: Senior led the young Saxons at No. 1 singles. Charter Phelps, Lakewood: The senior three-ycar letterwinner won seven matches Notice of Public Hearing The Barry County Road Commission has been requested to turn Enzian Road from Lindsey Road to Bcver Road. Oangeville Township. Barry County Michigan into a Natural Beauty Road Pursuant to P.A. 150. 1970. The public hearing will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall located at West Boulter Road. Orangeville. Michigan at 7:00 P.M. on June 24. 2002. If you need additional information contact the HI Barry County Road Commission at 616-945-3449. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 18. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Mangan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 10 West Thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 line to the cen­ ter of said Section 19. thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1025.72 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19 to the point of beginning, thenoa South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 199.42 feet along the Northerly line of the plat of West Peterson Park to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 96 36 feet along said Easterly bne. thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 199.41 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption peried shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200130212 (7/4) Mustangs-B BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a pubic hearing win be held or Wednesday. June 19. 2002, commencing at 7:30 o'clock pm al the Rutland Chariot Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special PICKUP AND DELIVEBY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL ABEA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. ’* m,it »©</»#» of sure st 616-945-5607 MUI Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Department Request for Blds for City Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage fHE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Dasemsn: Wall Repair by Wall Anchor BasemerI Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass BfocT. Windows New Window Welts TfWfc Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading - -237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC' An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems. inc BIO Bryant St • KaUimazoo. Mcn»gan 490C" • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • Rxniand. Michigan 49083 • 629-5252 MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Gerald E. Wouda. a/k/a Gerald Wouda. unmarried, to TCF National Bank. Mortgagee, dated March 16. 2000, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on April 25. 2000, in Document 1043515, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of Nnety Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six and 96/100 Dollars ($97,736.98) plus late charges of Five Hundred Seventy Nine and 13/100 Dollars ($579.13). And no suit or proceedmgs at law or in equity having been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on June 27,2002. at one o'clock in the afternoon. Local Time, said mortgage wW be foreclosed by a sale al pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the buikkng where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and 000/1000 (11.000%) per­ cent per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situ­ ated in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as: The North 1/2 of Lot 14. of PARKER S SANDY BEACH PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of plats. Page 56. and that part of the West 25.00 feet of the South 1371.15 feet of East Parker Dnve, as vacated m Barry County Circuit Court FBe No. 85-118 CH. as lies immediately adjacent to. and as an Easterly extension of. the North 1/2 of said Lot 14. as plat­ ted in the recorded plat of PARKER S SANDY BEACH PLAT, Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Barry County, Michigan. Tax I J). No.: 08-16-165-019-00. Commonly known as: 2200 E. Parker Drive. , During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Dated at Arm Arbor. Michigan. May 9.2002. Elizabeth A. Kiefer, LAW DEPARTMENT TCF National Bank. Mortgagee 401 East Liberty. Arm Arbor. Michigan 48104-2298 (734) 769-8300 x 5499 (6^) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP ■MH" STATE nF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate RLE NO. 2002-23444-DE Estate of Margaret A Greenfieid Date of birth Oct 29 1930. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Margaret A. Greenfield. who I'ved at 6120 S. M­ 37 Hwy. Hastings. Michigan died May 25. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Steven D. Greenfield, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both probate court at 220 W Court St. Hastings, and the named/proposed personal representative within four months after the date of publication of this notice June 6.2002 Steven D. Greenfield 5020 S M-37 Hwy Hastings. Ml. 49058 (616) 948-8241 (6/13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lots Rookus (original mortgagors) to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Uber Document #1030441 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of New York, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 7. 2002. which was recorded on May 16. 2002, in Uber Document •1080598. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($100,970.28). including interest at 9.000% per CITY OF HASTINGS Continued from previous page chance to develop into one of the area’s soccer elite. Alisha Werdon, Lakewood: Junior All­ District honoree split her time between de­ fense and offense, finishing with three goals and one assist. Voted player with the “Most Hustle” by her teammates. STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBUCATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law tne chief family judge annually reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1.2002 This review ts limited by law to the following criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statu­ tory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty; whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Act are being met. and whether the duties of the Friend of the Court are being earned out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community Members of the public may submit wntten comments to the chief family judge relating to these entena Send your wntten comments, with your name and address to Honorable Richard H Shaw Barry County Trial Court. Family Division. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 1&20) at No. 2 singles. Brian Rohrbacher, Lakewood: Senior lettered all four years for the Vikings and won seven matches at 3 singles this season. Ben Sevald and Kyle McClnre, Mid­ dleville: Senior Sevald and junior McClure went 11-12 at No. 1 doubles. Won one match at regionals and took the consolation bracket in their conference tournament. All-County Soccer, Jami Shilling, Hastings: Second-lead­ ing scorer named Best Offensive Player by teammates. Stephanie Simon, Middleville: The jun­ ior wing displayed outstanding speed and maneuverability and had some huge goals for the Trojans, finishing with six total. Debby Stevens, Hastings: Dashing runs from this dangerous freshman gave Saxon fans a glimpse of a bright future. Has a LEGAL NOTICES The City of Hastings is soliciting alternative bids for property and casualty insurance coverage from August 19. 2002. to August 19. 2003. Coverages to be afforded by the successful bidder shall be as comprehensive in every respect as City’s current policy coverage The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and ail bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best inter­ est. premium cost and other factors considered. Comprehensive bidding documents and specifications are available at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer until 3:30 p.m. on July 17. 2002. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package Sealed Bid - Property & Casualty Insurance." Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that lhe Hems to be con­ sidered include, m brief, lhe fallowing 1 Consideration ol an amendment to the Future lard Use Plan section lor Medium Density Residential to read as fal­ lows: This land use designation supports those smal kx sin- gte family. two-tamily housing developments, and cluster residential development, which wa Jtimately be served by public utility. The ousting, and any future, manufactured home community wodd be located in this designation. Additional medium density residential is planned tor the south side of M-37/M-43 and the west side of M-43 near the intersection of Chief Noonday Road. This is consistent with _____ the overall increase in intensity ol the corridor including the advent ol the community college campus. 2. Consideration ol an amendment to Article XIV. Sac. 104 1403. Article XV. Sec. 104.1503. Article XVI. Sec 104/1603. allowing special exception use permits for resi­ dential (rtts in commercial districts. 3. Such and farther manors u may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thlt the Zoning Ordinance is available and may be axamied by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Halt during regular business hours and copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves lhe right fo recom­ mend changes in lhe proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charier Township Ost*, the Township wia prowls necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services al the public hearing Io individuals with disabilities Individuals raquring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present al the aforesaid lime and place Io lake part in the discussion on the above pro­ posed amendments. ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49056 (616) M6-21M i �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 Cagers invited to Ta-Wa-Si Barry County high school basketball stars Kale Martisius, Chris Finkbcincr and Brian Yeazel have been invited to partici­ pate in the Ta-Wa-Si All-Star basketball games June 20 in Grand Rapids. The annual showcase of hoop talent, held at Ford Fieldhouse on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College, will feature roughly 90 of the top high school boys and girls basketball players in Western Michi­ gan. Yeazel and Finkbcincr, both Middleville grads, will play in a boys’ game at 5:30 p.m. Hastings grad Martisius will suit up for a girls' game at 7 p.m. The 6-2 Martisius made life rough for opponents in the paint last season, averag­ ing 4 blocks per game to go along with 8 points and 5 rebounds. She shot 55% from the field and was All-Barry County. She has signed to play at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Yeazel was an honorable mention All­ State selection in Class B. The 6-2 forward shot 59 percent from the field overall and averaged 20.2 points. 8.7 rebounds. 2 as­ sists and 2 steals. The Michigan High School Basketball Coaches Association recently named Yeazel the top three-point shooter in the state. The Trojan sharpshooter nailed 29 of 56 three-point attempts last season (52 per­ cent). Yeazel was also a first-team All-Confer­ ence and All-Barry County selection, and was named third-team All-Area. He'll play collegiately at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Finkbeiner was also All-Conference and All-County, and received honorable-men­ tion All-Area recognition. The athletic wing put up averages of 17.8 points. 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals, hitting 35 percent of his three-pointers and 46 percent of his shots overall. Rotary golf outing to fund youth leadership program Hastings Rotary will hold its seventh-an­ nual Golf Outing on June 2! at the Hast­ ings Country Club. The format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Lunch is in­ cluded. The event is open to everyone, re­ gardless of golfing abilities. Cost of the event is $55 per person. A hole-in-one contest for a new car, spon­ sored by Gavin GM-Ford, highlights many prizes that will be available to participants. Proceeds from the event support the Ro­ tary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall at YMCA camp. The conference develops and instills life-long leadership qualities in community youth. In the past few years, more than 100 area students have attended this program. If you would like to play in the outing, please contact any Rotarian or Chris Cooley at 616-945-6137 to register. Sports Shorts Kate Martisius (40). Brian Yeaze* (12). Chris Finkbeiner (20). (Photo by Perry Hardin) On June 29. the soccer fields at the Thornapple-Kellogg High School will sec some fast and furious play in the Middleville 3on-3 Soccer Tournament. There is a $100 entry fee for each team, with a maximum of five players. Play be­ gins at 9 a.m. on Saturday. June 29. Each game consists of two 25-minute halves with a five-minute halftime. Games begin every hour on the hour. Winners will re­ ceive trophies. Entry forms can be picked up at the TKHS office. The deadline for entry is Monday, June 24. Call TKHS at 616-795­ 3394 for more information. last season. Eggers was a steady force with 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game. "She plays with tremendous confidence and knowledge of the game." said Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh. Hastings alum Adam Schantz and Mid­ dleville grad Erik Vernon both lettered for the Albion College men’s track and field team this spring. Schantz is a sprinter and Vernon, a standout on the Briton football team, competed in throws. The track team went 4-1 in the MIAA and finished second at the league championship meet. Hastings grad Angie Eggers has signed to play basketball at Olivet College. A co­ captain for the district-champion Saxons Middleville's Dave Sensiba moved up from a 14th-place start to finish fourth in the Tires.com 300, an American Speed As­ sociation (ASA) Racing Series event on June 1 at Berlin Raceway in Marne. YMCA Men’s Softball League A League World of Floors........................................3-0 Olde Town Tavern................................... 2-1 Hastings Manufacturing ........................ 1-2 Blarney Stone.......................................... 0-3 Metaldyne 5; Michigan Thunder 25 vs. Hawthorne Marine 2; Olde Towne Tavern 10 vs. Hastings Mfg. 8; Hawthorne Marine 16 vs. Metaldyne 7; Michigan Thunder 6 vs. Flexfab 2; Hastings Mfg. 16 vs. Blarney Slone 9; World of Floors 13 vs. Olde Towne Tavern 6. . GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS THIS JUNE jfiE WILD THINGS ARE INSIDE .THE/ TE NOW YOU CAN GRAB LIFE IN A NEW DODGE SXT DURING YOUR DODGE DEALERS JUNE TENT EVENT. Check out the wild things under the Dodge June Tent Event. 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A DODGE B League Michigan Thunder................................... 3-0 Hawthorne Marine ................................2-1 Flexfab...................................................... 1-2 Metal dyne............................................. . .0-3 Home run leaders - D. Miller 3. E. Greenfield 2. S. Weedall 2. M Shultz 2. Last weeks results - Hawthorne Marine 11 vs. Flexfab 2; Michigan Thunder 16 vs. Metaldyne 2; World of Floros 12 vs. Blarney Stone 2; Olde Towne Tavern 5 vs. Hastings Mfg. 1. • Next weeks games - Thursday, June 13 6:30, Michigan Thunder vs. World of Floors; 7:30. Flexfab vs. Olde Towne Tavern. June 1 game results - Flexfab 19 vs. YMCA Women’s Softball League Results as of June 12 Cathy’s Cut and Curl...............................2-0 Good Time Pizza ........................... 1-0 Michigan Thunder........... ............ 1-0 Flexfab/Woodland Sales_____________I-1 Hastings Manufacturing...........................0-1 Curves for Women..................... ...0-1 Pennock Hospital......................................0-2 Good Time Pizza 7 vs. Pennock Hospital 0; Cathy’s Cut and Curl 22 vs. Pennock Hospital 3; Cathy’s Cut and Curl 14 vs. Curves for Women 11; Flexfab/Woodland Sales 15 vs. Hastings Manufacturing 2; Michigan Thunder 21 vs. Flexfab/Wood­ land Sales 0. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott H. Polderman and Kelly J. Shoup (original mort­ gagors) to Bank One N.A. Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2009. and recorded on Aug. 3. 2000 in Liber Instrument 1047645 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated April 25. 2001. which was recorded on July 17. 2001. in Uber Instrument 1063199 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED SEVENTEEN AND 73/100 dollars ($163,917.73), including interest at 8.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on June 27. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 74 and 75 of Supervisor s Plat of Long Point, According to the Plat Thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on page 50. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, except that part described as beginning at a point on the West line of said Lot 75. which lies southerly 52.47 feet from the Northwest Comer of Lot 75. thence southeasterly 44.98 feet to a point on the South line of said Lot 74. which lies 46.83 feet west of the southeast comer of said Lot 74; thence West 60 38 feet, along the South line of said Lots 74 and 75 to the Southwest comer of said Lot 75; thence Northerly 47.53 feet along said West line of Lot 75 to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the of such sale. Dared: May 16. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •2002*2652 Jaguars (6/13) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-5459 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by William H. Leffew and Yolanda Leffew, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to American General Finance. Inc . dated the 20th day of April. A.D.. 1999. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 10th day of June. A.D., 1999.in Document 1030945 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at lhe date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $36,794.04 (Thirty six thou­ sand seven hundred ninety four dollais and four cents) including interest there on 11.99% (eleven point ninety-nine) percent per annum And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statof the State of Michigan in such w-e made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 18th day of July. A.u., 2002. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the Township of Castleton, tn the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Castleton, County of Barry. Slate of Mchigan, and described as follows: Lot(s) 20 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, according to tire plat thereof, as tweorded m Uber 3 of Plats. Page 59. Commonly known as: 1067 Brooks Drive. Tax ID 06-05-130-004-020-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 13. 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . L.P.A. By: Daniel E Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co. LPA. 765 W Big Beaver Rd.. Sle. 310 Troy. Ml 48084 PROPERTY TO BE POSTED: 1067 Brooks Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 (7/11) �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 - Page 13 Hastings School Board approves *24.2 million budget A $24.2 million budget for 2002-2003 was approved by the Hastings School Board Monday. The budget was first presented at the board’s May meeting. A public hearing was then held on the budget June 3. at which no public comments were made. The budget includes expenditures of $20. 2 million in salaries and fringe benefits for teachers, support staff and administrators, which represents 84 percent of the total budget expenditures. Fringe benefit costs are projected to increase $372,34n for in­ structional staff and $114,044 for support personnel, due to a 17.9 percent increase in health care premiums and a larger contribu­ tion to the state retirement fund. Total fringe benefits arc estimated at $3.8 million for instructional staff and $1.7 million for support personnel and administration in 2002-2003. Supplies for basic instructional services are projected to increase nearly $100,000, to $665,188, due to increases in costs for testing, supplies, school accreditation and in-service programs. School administration supply costs arc also projected to increase $12,617,10 $95,599. Increased interest payments, software maintenance agreement costs, and insur­ ance premiums arc projected to cost the district an additional $57,977, or total of $420,500, under business services ex­ penses. Operational supplies and services arc projected to increase $219,106 to $1.07 million, due to increases in supply and util­ ity costs. A decrease of $273,360 in technology expenses is projected, since last year the state made a one-time-only payment of $224,400 for computers as part of a special Teacher Technology Initiative. Total ex­ penditures for technology supplies and services are budgeted at $117,840. Revenues include a decrease in property taxes of $25,000 due in part to a Headlee rollback. Headlcc requires the district to limit collection of taxes on property value increases to the rate of inflation. Total property tax revenues are estimated at $2.2 million. The Barry Intermediate School District will pay the district an estimated $215,000 this coming year for special education serv­ ices the district provides. A total of $2.6 million in revenues from local sources is projected. The new budget projects $19.2 million in City, townships to have new BIRCH fire agreement on funding by Shelly Suker Staff Writer Fire service will cost township taxpayers a little more and Hastings city residents a little less when the financial portion of a new, four-year contract takes effect next year between the city and the BIRCH Rural Fire Association, said Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown al a regular meeting Tuesday. “For several years, this cost the city 60 percent and the townships 40 percent," said Brown, who also serves as chairman of the BIRCH board. “It used to be 50/50. When Ken Howe was mayor, the townships said ‘the city is getting more benefit than we are.’ There wasn’t a lot of reasoning behind it. We’ve brought it back to 50-50, based on the usage, population served and num­ ber of runs." The new fire agreement replaces the old contract which expires July 1, though the townships will not be expected to boost their shares of the BIRCH operating budget until July 1, 2003. “The total operation budget for 2002­ 2003 is $752,936, but that will not be split 50-50," said BIRCH Fire Chief Roger Caris. “There are other things that the city pays for that figure into that as well," such as professional services, office equipment and supplies and other administrative serv­ ices. The new township contributions will not be available until the 2003 assessments are complct, though Hastings Township has been paying 14 percent of its total valuation of $51,338,169 for fire service, based on its population of 2,930. The amount the township taxpayers pay “will definitely go up,” said Caris. “We looked at a five-year average," said Brown. “Forty percent of the population lives in the city and 60 percent live in the townships." Baltimore Township pays 9 percent of its total valuation of $33,510,138, based on its population of 1,845, while Rutland pays 25 percent of its total valuation of $88,926,385 for fire service to 3,646 people. Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard W. Goodwin. Jf and Kathanne L Goodwin (origi­ nal mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan Operating Name of Charter One Bank. FS B . Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1999. and recorded on March 31. 1999 in Document No. 1027304 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 96/100 dollars ($170,379 96). includ­ ing interest at 7 150% per annum Under the power o' sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case maoe and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on duty 11. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 10 West as described: Beginning at a point of the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 26. distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 1582 46 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 26; thence con­ tinuing South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along said North and South 1/4 fane 330 00 feet, thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West at right angles to said North and South 1/4 fane. 660 00 feet, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 second West 330 00 feet, thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 660.00 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated May 30. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200219085 Wolves (6/27) Only 25 percent of Irving Township is in the BIRCH fire district which includes $13,388,533 in property values and 671 pecple, so Irving Township pays only 3.74 percent of its total valuation. Half of Carlton Township is covered by BIRCH and costs taxpayers 6 percent of its total valuation of $22,258,896 in the dis­ trict for 1,166 people. The City of Hastings pays 41 percent of its total valuation of $148,299,273 toward the BIRCH operating budget and its resi­ dents account for 41 percent of the total BIRCH service area while the township populations account for 59 percent. Over the last five years, BIRCH runs have totaled 137 in Baltimore Township, 99 in Carlton Township, 211 in Hastings Township, 49 in Irving Township, 268 in Rutland Township and 619 in the city of Hastings, according to figures compiled by Brown. Hastings Township voted unanimously to approve the new agreement Tuesday. The same agreement will be voted on by the city and the remaining four townships involved. In other business at Tuesday night’s meeting, the Hastings Charter Township Board voted to give $500 toward Gov. John Engler’s Link Michigan, high-speed Inter­ net access program plan. “If we can’t offer the high speed access other states provide, we’ll lose that eco­ nomic advantage," said Hastings Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer. Barry County has joined with Ionia and Kent counties in preparing a joint applica­ tion for planning funds, but the counties must provide a 25 percent cash match. The Michigan Economic Development Council (MEDC) will provide $231,000 while Kent County will pay $31,000 and Ionia and Barry have committed to paying $25,000 toward the planning process, said Barry County Management Analyst Luella Dennison. “This is one of Engler’s main focuses and he has strong bipartisan support," said STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 2002-23422-DE Estate of JAMES EUGENE BALDWIN Date of Birth: January 9.1926. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. JAMES EUGENE BALDWIN, who lived at 11857 SAM STREET. ORANGEVILLE M.chigan died April 22. 2002. Creditors of the de-edent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to ZELLA FREEL AND RO­ BERT A. FREEL. named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probata court at 220 W. COURT. SUITE 302, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the namecVproposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 4. 2002 DAVID H. TRIPP (P2920O) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 ZELLA FREEL AND ROBERT A FREEL 930 SOUTH 26TH STREET SOUTH BEND. IN 46615 (574) 288-9348 (6/13) revenues from the state per-pupil founda­ tion allowance. The district is expected to receive $6,700 per pupil this year in regular state aid. In addition, stale aid for such things as vocational education, reading pro­ grams. programs for at-risk students, adult education, driver’s education, and gifted and talented programs are projected to total $1.25 million. The district is still budgeting Durant payments from a court case that ruled the state had to pay districts for pro­ viding special education during certain years. Durant payments are estimated at $30,798 for 2002-2003. Federal aid is estimated at $675,879, and includes such things as money for special reading and math programs. Title 1 reading and math programs for at-risk students were estimated to decrease $53,202 in 2002/2003 to $301,478. The new budget includes equipment ex­ penditures of $149,390 for a bus. van, band equipment and copier. The district was not able to budget several needed equipment expenditures, including soccer field bleach­ ers. some sliding chalk boards, furniture for several classrooms, televisions, playground equipment, and laboratory upgrades. Also not able to be squeezed into the budget were painting projects, landscaping, carpet­ ing of classrooms in all the buildings, and other improvements. Included in the budget package approved by the board were the food service and ath­ letic budgets, which are not a part of the general fund. The 2002-2003 food service budget is projected to be $719,000. up from $689,000 this year. The athletic budget is projected to be $375,000. up from $371,209 this year. Most of the athletic budget IS subsidized out of the general op­ erating fund budget. The new budget also projects payments out of the debt retirement fund of $2.8 mil­ lion in 2002/2003. Currently the district has $19.1 million left to pay on a 1996 bond is­ sue. and $12.1 million left to pay on a 2001 bond issue. The later was approved for the construction of a community center and building maintenance projects. Central’s Carnival is filled with fun Brown. “So, 1 don't think it’s going to go away.” Dennison added that Engler feels that businesses not marketing through high speed Internet access will not be as suc­ cessful. “The state is putting $50 million into bonds so private businesses can apply for that money to put in infrastructure," said Dennison. Township Treasurer Diane Phillips was out of the meeting room during the Link Michigan discussion and voted “no” on the $500 contribution. “I don’t understand it,” said Phillips. “I don’t know anything about it ” However, Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden an­ nounced she would record the vote as six “yes" and one absent. Also, at the meeting, the board adopted a resolution that will allow Jack and Judy Lenz to petition the State of Michigan for removal of 4.12 acres from Public Act 116 farm land preservation. The township has purchased the property from the Lenzes for the expansion of the Hastings Township Cemetery. In another discussion. Brown noted that he and Caris will be surveyk* the condi­ tions of private roads in the township Tues­ day to determine whether repairs are needed to accommodate emergency vehi­ cles. “We arc going to start getting serious about what would happen if these roads are not passable," said Brown, “and formally let people know the conditions of these pri­ vate roads and we’d be covered if some­ thing happened." Bn*wr, explained that the county has a new private road ordinance. “A private road can deteriorate if it’s not maintained,” said Brown. “They (owners) could be in big trouble. You just don’t take these trucks on pig trails.” The board also: • Agreed to spend $299 to buy a digital camera for assessors Dan Scheuerman and Owen Smith to use when documenting par­ cel descriptions. • Agreed to pay $1,208 in dues to the Michigan Township Association. • Approved the payment of the May bills and payroll totaling $66,716, including the annual BIRCH fire department payment of $51,85135. • Approved the treasurer’s report show­ ing a balance of $13,205.61 in the general fund, $40,350 in the general savings and checking accounts, $51,209.74 in TCF Na­ tional Bank, $61,411 in National City Bank, $93,389.31 in the Sta’* Bank of Caledonia, $37,459.01 in Mair. Street Sav­ ings Bank, $31,340.07 and another $30,393.75 in Eaton Federal Savings Bank, $50,000 in Standard Federal Bank and $79,689.66 in Thornapplc Valley Credit Union for a total of $488,448.45 invested. In the Township Improvement Fund, $32,872.10 in one account and $58311-92 in another account arc in Union Bank, $63,984.89 are in Hastings City Bank and $55,669.26 is in Main Street Bank. FILM PROCESSING FAST & CONVENIENT J-Ad Graphics NOTICE Barry County is requesting bids for cement replacement at the Courthouse and new Friend of the Court building. Specifications can be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Bids must be submitted in complete original form, clearIv marked “BID - CEMENT REPLACE­ MENT* by mail or messenger and must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 20, 2002. North of on M-43 Students, parents, grandparents and teachers were on hand for the fun at Cen­ tral's carnival. Here, a group waits patiently in line for another activity, (photo sup­ plied) Trying to find the key that will open the treasure chest was part of the fun for these children at Central Elementary School's PTO Carnival, (photo supplied) HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE QF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 54. which was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its reg­ ular meeting held on June 10, 2002. SECTION I TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known and cited as Hope Township Construction Code Ordinance. SECTION II. ASSUMPTION OF ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT RESPON­ SIBILITY, Hope Township assumes responsibility for administration and enforcement of those portions of the State Construction Code consisting of the Michigan Building Code. Michigan Residential Code, the Michigan Electrical Code and the Michigan Mechanical Code. SECTION III. DESIGNATION QF ENFORCING AGENCY, The Hope Township Board has authority to designate by resolution the person(s) serving as enforcing agency as to the Michigan Building Code. Michigan Residential Code, the Michigan Electrical Code and the Michigan Mechanical Code. SECTION IV FEES The Hope Township Board shall have authority to establish by res­ olution fees for administration of the aforementioned Codes. SECTION V. CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS, This section contains extensive provisions pertaining to the composition, tenure, duties and procedure of the Township LET US POINT THE WAY Per Diem Pay । Foi Experienced Solos. Teams and Trainers Owner Operators Solos 83* Teams 83* e XPEWENCt O DRfW RS . CKWR OPt RATORS GRADUATE S TUO N • Construction Board of Appeals. SECTION VI. SANCTIONS. This section provides that violation of this Ordinance. 1972 PA 230. as amended, or the Codes being administered and enforced hereunder, shall be a municipal civil infraction punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with the schedule set forth in this section. SECTION VII SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION VIII, EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. Hope Township Ordinance No. 31. entitled the Hope Township Construction Code Ordinance, is hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication of this notice. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-4? Highway Hasting j. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MQfilflAQEJSALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. Willis Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patricia A Willis, his wife, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now liy vanous resolutions duly known as Frfth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17. 1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in Uber 617. Page 749. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($75,807.18) including inter­ est at the rate of 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Mtohigan. notice is hereby given that the morti age wR be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on June 27, 2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and S of Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 14. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: May 23. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200.0379 W20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Foreclosure Noflce (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mads in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert L. Amsbury, married, and Patricia J. Amsbury. his wife, to Equity One. Inc., a Delaware corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 12,1996. and record­ ed on October 18.1996. Document No. 1019534. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo al tho date here­ of the sum of Sixty-Seven Thousand Fifty-Six and 44/100 Dollars ($67.056 44). including interest at 10.900% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promisos, or some part of them. at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 100 o’clock p m., on Juno 27. 2002. Said premises are situated in tho Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 75. 78 and the East 1/2 of Lot 77 of Steven's Wooded Acres Plat No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Lbor 4 of Plats on Page 60. Permanent Parcel Number 06-07-310076-00. Tho redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of ouch sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance wrth I948CL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated May 7. 2002 Equity One. Inc. Mortgagee Richard A. Green, Attorneys X150 Telegraph Road. Suite 444 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 (248) 540-7865 (6/13) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2002-23439-DE Estate of FORREST D BABCOCK. SR Deceased Date of Birth: March 2. 1910 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. FORREST D BABCOCK SR., who lived at 226 S. State Street. Nashville. Michigan died March 14.2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Forrest C Babcock, named personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St. Sts 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice June 5, 2002 Forest Zack & Lowe. PC. Sharon A Bruner (P43378) P.O. Box 27337 Lansing. Ml 48909-7337 (517) 706-5770 Forrest C. Babcock 3724 Wilson Ave Lansing. Ml 48906 (517) 886-9962 (an 3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DECT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OCTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd M. Moulton and Michelle Moulton (original mort­ gagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 29. 2000. and recorded on October 11. 2000 in Document Number 1050642 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the First Union National Bank, a national banking association, as Trustee for the Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-1. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23. 2002. which was recorded on May 3, 2002. in Document Number 1079904. Barry County Records, on wh*rh mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the daw here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 37/100 dotiars ($136,312.37), including interest at 11.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 GO p.m., on Jdy 11. 2X2. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit(s) 7, of Hickory Grove, a Condominium according to ths Master Deed recorded in Uber 660. page 303. and last amended by amendment recorded in Liber 668 on page 442, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and desig­ nated as Bany County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 7. together wrth rights in general com­ mon elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of the such sale. Dated: May 23, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surfs 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200211624 Falcons (6/20) Adult Foster Care with respite care available Delton MEAP scores were up and down by Mary McDonough Staff Writer In Delton, recently released scores in reading, writing and social studies signified both the best of MEAP times and the worst of MEAP times. A big push by DK Elementary staff to improve student reading proficiency re­ sulted in a MEAP fourth-grade reading score higher than all the school districts in Barry County and 14 points higher than the state average. On the other hand, DK fifth-graders scored 10 points lower than the state aver­ age on the MEAP social studies test and 20 points lower than the state average on the MEAP writing test. Seventh-graders scored three points lower than the state average in writing and two points higher than the state average in reading. Eighth-graders scored two points lower than the state average in social stud­ ies. Scores in science and math will not be reported until this coming August. Ironically, in those areas where students fared the worst, they did the best compared to last year. While only 11.9 percent of DK fifth­ graders met or exceeded state standards on the social studies test this year, only 3.6 percent of DK students met or exceeded state standards last year, so school officials arc at least glad scores increased from last year, according to DK MEAP coordinator Barbara Erickson. The state average was 22.4 percent. Likewise on the eighth-grade social stud­ ies test, 29.6 percent met or exceeded state standards in 2002 compared to 22.5 percent in 2001; the state average in 2002 was 32 percent. “We were real happy with that,” Erickson said of the increase. The main reason social studies scores were not very good was because the test is brand new, Erickson said. This is only the second year Michigan students have been required to take a social studies test. Erickson said the fact that only 22.4 per­ cent of fifth-graders across the state re­ ceived a passing score nn the social studies test indicates there is a problem with the test. “I really think it's the test. Michigan has created a test that's not really assessing things the kids need.” Wording on the fifth-gride social studies test was “very difficult for fifth-graders,” Erickson said. “When our teachers look at the test, they My the writing is al a ninth­ grade reading level.” Students are being 1 asked to understand concepts and make comparisons and contrasts that arc beyond their capabilities, she said. “For fifth-grad­ ers, they’re not quite there yet. If we have to teach io the test, it’s going to take sev­ eral years to get our students to be able to take such a test.” Erickson also said the social studies tests, science tests and some of the writing tests had less open-ended questions and more multiple choice questions this year, which also had an impact on scoring com­ pared to last year. The state could not af­ 116 South Grove Street. Delton, Michigan 49046 /Tj-yrra: Phone * N«xM Direct CorrwcTfOtgeW twoway radio) 2 PRIVATE ROOMS TO CHOOSE FROM Home cooking, air conditioning, cable TV and all the good stuff. * MoNto Messaging (text and numeric) * Wiratees Web Services Eammcnd Excavating Call 948-9433 wrRWASlI PttT we clean siding, patios, walk-ways Clean or restore decks, ect. (616) 948-2210 Make your house look k-s. at) new again Bank PART-TIME TELLER Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to provid­ ing outstanding customer service. 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The switch to more multiple-choice questions affected this test, as did the fact that students taking this writing test are “still pretty young,” Erickson said. “The oldest tests are reading and writing in the seventh grade, and that’s where lhe kids do best,” she said. “Our kids were above the slate average in seventh-grade reading." DK seventh-graders scored 79.2 percent satisfactory or moderate in reading in 2002 compared to 82.9 in 2001 and a state aver­ age of 77.4 percent. They scored 62.8 per­ cent proficient in writing compared to 71.6 percent in 2001 and a state average of 66.2 percent. Erickson pointed out that comparing scores from year to year means comparing different groups of students (which isn’t an accurate gauge of whether the same stu­ dents improve from year to year.) She also said MEAP scores were down in general because of the inclusion of MEAP test results for special education students and limited English proficiency students. Until this year, schools had the option of excluding those scores. A dip in MEAP scores across the state compared to last year has been attributed in part to the inclusion of those scores. Staff members at the elementary were proud of fourth-grade reading scores, which were 90.4 percent satisfactory or moderate, compared to 87.6 percent in Hastings, 84.9 percent at Thomapple Kel­ logg, 88.1 percent at Maple Valley, 81.4 percent in Lakewood, and a state average of 80.2 percent. While some schools add the satisfactory and moderate scores together in fourth­ grade reading, Delton staff members con­ centrate on the “satisfactory” scores. In 2000, fourth-grader reading scores were 47.7 percent satisfactory, principal Nancy Potter said. The state average that year was 58.2. “I met with ail the fourth-grade students and teachers and set a goal to raise the score to 60 percent,” Potter said. In 2001, she said, DK fourth-graders exceeded that goal, receiving a 66 percent proficient score compared to a state average of 60.4. “This year I met with all the fourth-grade students and we continued to be intentional in our (reading) instruction,” Potter said. “We set our goal at 70 percent (profident). Our students scored 70.5 percent this year” compared to a state average of 56.8 per­ cent. “In two years we went from 47.7 percent to 705 percent.” Potter said various strategies were imple­ mented to improve reading, such as assess­ ing students to determine their reading skill level and areas where they needed help, giving students having difficulty extra sup­ port and helping students develop better reading comprehension skills. Potter said she was “real exdted” when she heard the reading results this year. Last • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 11, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 1, 2002. at 7:20 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determ -<atkxi on Ordinance Number 349, an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings by amending Sections 90-661 (b). 90-664, 90-665, 90-668 (2)(3)(4)(5)(6), 90­ 673, and 90-674 (b). Amending these sections of the current PUD Ordinance will remove the requirement that a PUD be an overlay zone, the density tor develop­ ment will be based on the Master Plan recom­ mendation, and the standards for approval will allow the Zoning Administrator to determine what constitutes a major or a minor change to the PUD. Specializing in skid steer and mini- excavator work. FREE ESTIMATES 616-623-2251 Commercial Underwriting Michigan Construction Industry Mutual, a pro­ gressive Lansing-based workers* compensation insurance company specializing in construction and manufacturing, is expanding their Underwriting Department. Now recruiting experi­ enced workers' compensation Underwriters.an Assistant Manager of Underwriting, and Underwriting Assistants. Relevant background in insurance underwriting required. Assistant Manager position requires management experi­ ence, preferably in insurance underwriting. If inter­ ested, submit cover letter and resume indicating salary requirements to: Hiring Solutions, Inc. 1305 S. Washington Ave. Lansing. Ml 48910 fax:(517)347-1243 email: apply©hiringso1utionsinc.com year’s increase “could have just been that particular clas»,” she said. So this year’s in­ crease “means what we’re doing is working for kids and teachers.” The elementary also set new goals for math proficiency, hoping to achieve 80 per­ cent satisfactory compared to 77.7 percent last year. Those scores won’t be ready until August. Potter said a new part to the math test requiring students to hand-write an­ swers to some math problems slowed the scoring process. To help elementary students in math, the school has been ‘working harder on math assessment.” Potter said, meaning working to determine student skill levels and where extra help is needed. More staff in-service time has concentrated on increasing math proficiency as well. Potter said. And some federal Title 1 money is being used to sup­ port students who are struggling in math. Erickson said Delton also gives its stu­ dents a national standardized test, the Cali­ fornia Test of Basic Skills. That test has been around many years and has been used by the district for 15 or 20 years to test stu­ dent aptitude, Erickson said. She believes this test is a more reliable indicator of stu­ dent achievement than the MEAPs, she said. “Michigan MEAPS are not normal, standardized tests yet,” she said. “My big­ gest concern both as an educator and tax­ payer is that there are millions of dollars going into the (MEAPS). I don’t agree with the amount of money being put into it for what we’re getting out of it. Why should every state be creating a special test?” In Delton, she said, “our kids perform within the norms I think they should” on the national test. In social studies, for in­ stance, she said, “they did very well.” Stu­ dents are given the California Test in the spring, then teachers use scores in the fall to determine where a students skill level lies. The following spring, Erickson said, when students take the test again, teachers can see “how much growth has occurred” according to test scores. Also. Erickson said, MEAP and national test scores are “just one portion of how we assess students’ success. “Some students are just not that good at taking tests, but are very bright." Other measurements and indicators are used by the district to gauge those students’ pro­ gress, she said. “I think we run a risk when we evaluate strictly on test scores because the focus is strictly on numbers. That’s not always an authentic assessment of a child's ability to leam and then perform." Notice of Mortgage ForvJoeure Sate THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WWam M. Backus (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated November 28. 2000, and recorded on December 6.2000 to Document No. 1052618 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company ol California. NA. to trust for the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2000-2. C/O Countrywide Home Loans SV-79, Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000. which was recorded on July 16. 2001, to Liber Document No. 1063128 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 7tV100 dollars ($78,951.70). including interest at 10.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of Supervisor's Plat of Bauer's Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed to Liber 4 of Plats. Page 57. Also a parcel in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as beginning at s point whch lies North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 900.9 feet and due West 302.4 feet from the Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 32; thence North 76 degrees 15 min­ utes West 245 feet to the East side of Bauer Road of Supervisor s Plat ol Bauer's Resort; thence North 10 degrees 0 minutes East 101.54 feet; thence South 70 degrees 23 nvnutes East 259.45 feet; thence South 18 degrees 37 minutes West. 75 feet to point of beginning. Carlton Township. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: June 13.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. PC, Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118305 Mustangs-A (7/11) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 13. 2002 - Page 15 Hastings approves O-K Conference realignment by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings School Board has approved a change in the district’s athletic confer­ ence that would allow schools closer to each other in size and geographic location to compete. Currently the district plays in tic O-K Gold Division of the O-K Conference, which includes Hastings. Caledonia, Cedar Springs, Kenowa Hills. South Christian. Sparta. Unity Christian. Wayland and Wyo­ ming Park. With the change approved Monday, the district will become part of the South Divi­ sion of the White Tier of the O-K Confer­ ence. The exact composition of the Hast­ ings tier depends on v'hether the 38 schools in the O-K Conference approve adding four schools to the conference— Greenville. Holland, Muskegon and Muskegon ReethsPuffer. If the addition of the four schools is ap­ proved, the South Division of the White Tier will include Hastings, Wayland. Cale­ donia, Middleville. South Christian, Byron Center, Wyoming Park and Holland Chris­ tian. If the addition of the four schools is not approved, the South Division of the White Tier will include Hastings, Wayland. Caledonia, Middleville, South Christian, Unity Christian and Byron Center. This past February the school board ap­ proved the concept of a new “tiered” sys­ tem for O-K teams that allows teams to play schools close to them with comparable athletic abilities and similar enrollments. The board Monday approved the actual composition of the tiers. The switch is due to go into effect in the 2003-2004 school year. Also on Monday, the board re-hired mid­ dle school social studies teacher Brian Johnson, who was laid off by the board at its last meeting. At the last meeting, the district had not yet determined whether a special education teacher could continue teaching under emergency certification. If he couldn’t, he would have had to return to the regular classroom and would have taken Johnson’s place. However, since that meeting the certification issue has been re­ solved and Johnson was able to retain his teaching position. School Superintendent Carl Schoesscl said. Schoesscl said he was “very, very pleased" with the reinstatement of Johnson. Another teacher also laid off last month, high school wood shop teacher Bruce Macartney, was not brought back. His position was eliminated due to a reduc­ tion in enrollment in the Career Technical Education program. Also at Monday’s meeting. Patrick Hagon of Nashville inquired about the status of high school teacher Jason Hoefler, who was suspended without pay this past Febru­ ary after being arrested on charges of drunk driving and possession of marijuana. Hagon asked whether the district would be violating its policy of zero tolerance against drug use if it reinstated Hoefler. Hoefler pleaded guilty April 5 in Barry County District Court to operating a vehi­ cle while impaired. He was sentenced to one day in jail, six months probation, and $725 in fines and costs. He was ordered to obtain an alcohol assessment and undergo substance abuse education as directed by the probation department. According to court officials, Hoefler has since received an early discharge from probation. No information on the marijuana charge could be released, a court official said, be­ cause it has been classified “non-public." Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz was unavailable for comment on the case. Schoesscl told Hagon that as of Mon­ day’s meeting Hoefler had not been rein­ stated as a teacher. Schoesscl said after the meeting that “what we committed to when Jason went on leave is that we would make a decision in the early part of summer” about whether hs would be reinstated as a teacher. Schoesscl said he expected a decision to be made at the July 8 school board meeting. In making the decision, he said, “we want to look at what happened with th** court case and any actions taken since that time by the legal authorities as well as what Ja­ son has done since that time." Schocssel said that since he has been su­ perintendent ’here have been no instances of teachers being arrested for drunk driving or possession of marijuana. “I think it’s the kind of decision where there will be people who will say that peo­ ple deserve a second chance and others who will say this is conduct that is totally inappropriate and should be dealt with in a very harsh manner.” Schoesscl said. “I think nc matter what we do. we’re going to receive criticism." Schoesscl said that “for those people who think there should be a penalty, there already has been a penalty of a type." Hoe­ fler was “placed on unpaid suspension, so there’s already been a price paid." How­ ever, he said. “I’m not saying that makes it all OK.” In other business, the board agreed to pay 2.9 percent of a 17.9 percent increase in health insurance premiums for Hastings bus drivers. Under the current contract with the bus drivers, Schoesscl said, the district agreed to pick up the first five percent of any increase, the drivers agreed to pick up the second five percent of any increase, and the drivers and district agreed to split the cost of the third five-percent increase. Any increases over 15 percent had to be negoti­ ated. The 2.9 percent represents the amount over 15 percent the premiums increased. The 2.9 percent represents a very small dol­ lar amount, Schoesscl said. This is the second time district employ­ ees have gotten a break in health care costs. Under the terms of lhe new teacher contiact recently ratified, the district is going to pick up the entire cost of health care, whereas in previous years the teachers had to make a small contribution to their health coverage. Also Monday, the district agreed to spend $41,960 to repair the stairs at Hast­ ings Middle School. Repeated use of the stairs has created a sort of “cooped” effect. School Board member Mike Hubert joked that “there’s a lot of history in those rounded steps.” Schoesscl said there is also “a lot of accidents in those rounded steps." The board Monday also accepted $5,085 from an anonymous donor to be used to purchase and install a climbing wall at Northeastern Elementary. $5,500 from the Hastings High Student Council and Key Club to help with the cos: of renovations to restrooms across from the high school gym and cafeteria. $9,500 from Central’s PTO for a shade pavilion on the playground and $1,000 from South-Central Michigan Youth Baseball Inc. to purchase spectator seating for Star’s baseball field. System-wide areas of emphasis were also approved. They include 1) Develop an integrated curriculum through staff devel­ opment opportunities and coordinated de­ partment activities, 2) Provide a safe and secure learning environment through an emphasis on student respect and responsi­ bility activities, 3) Utilize school-commu­ nity resources to promote student and fam­ ily education and market schools, 4) Con­ tinue to examine a restructuring of the ele­ mentary school program by focusing on student needs and current educational re­ search on topics such as elementary level foreign language instruction, and 5) Ex­ plore a collaborative community approach and shared vision for comprehensive early childhood and child care services. Rockland Charles Adams, Allendale and Claudette Jean Gearin. Nashville. Raymond Donald Rathbun. Hastings and Rachel Lyn Argo. Hastings. Robert Allex Lazarus. Orleans and Jen­ nifer Lynn Kenney. Hastings. Louis Charles Peet. Bellevue and Amy Beth Farleigh. Bellevue. Lucas Carl Waite. Noble. Oklahoma and Gerry Lynn Ewing. Noble. Oklahoma. Matthew Richard Bender. Caledonia and Shandalyn Marie Nagel. Middleville. Robert James Taylor. Jr., Hastings and Shannon Lynn Snyder. Hastings. Ryan Andrew Shockley. New York, New York and Paige Sheridan Foley. Hastings. Phillip Newton Webster. Nashville and Hope Marie Hughes, Nashville. Samual Walter Daler, Delton and Amanda Mae Leinaar. Delton. Jacob Brian Roll. Nashville and Rhonda Lynn Pennepacker, Hastings. Ricky Lee Bolton, Hastings and Melissa Lynn Harvath. Hastings. Norris Lee Mikolajczyk, Battle Creek and Addie Susan Brigham. Battle Creek. David Matthew Wagner. Middleville and Jean Marie Miller. Plymouth. Joseph Franklin Currier. Nashville and Kimberly Sue Wohott. Nashville. Brett Thomas Hollins. Dowling and Jaime Jo Craun. Dowling. Matthew James Scobey. Lake Odessa and Tiffany Rose Wells, Sunfield. Jonathan Kenneth Van Ryn. Middleville and Carrie Lee Yonker. Alto. Douglas David Elmer Dupree. Hastings and Hollie Marie Clevenger. Hastings. Leon Waiter Nelson. Hastings and Ruth Marie Phillips, Hastings. Nathaniel Joseph Leary. Hastings and Ginger Sue Horton. Hastings. Kenneth James Snow. Springport and Jessica Joy Robinson, Bellevue. John Charles Hofmeister. Delton and Lisa Marie Hoenig. Delton. Patrick Dean Clement. Hastings and Sheryl Lynn Taylor. Hastings. Daniel Lee Vandrey. Plainwell and Re­ becca Ann Capman. Plainwell. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE In the matter of Artyne Mane Miller TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including Creditors Whom hold claim to the ESTATE OF ARLYNE MILLER at 217 MAPLE ST. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073. whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following Please notice ol Debts to Coliyne Ruedisueii 12913 S Keefer Hwy.. Sunfield. Ml 48890 All inquiries must be received by no later than July 15. 2002 Nov. 1.2001 Coliyne M Ruedisueli. 12913 S. Keefer Hwy.. Sunfield. Ml 48890 (517) 566-3330 (6/13) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jernes Robert McCown ano Jacqueline McCown (origi­ nal mortgagors) to America's Wholesale Lender Mortgagee, dated May 12, 1999. and recorded on May 20. 1999 in Instrument 1029803 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 43/100 dol­ lars ($110.846 43). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on Jdy 11.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 1790 feet West of the Northeast cor­ ner of Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 7 West at line post on Barnum Road thence South 341 feet, thence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet thence East 746 feet to place of beginning Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 &ngham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200217977 Mustangs-B (^20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY informadqnweqbtmnwiu.be used FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Meyers and Neko Meyers (original mortgagors) to Option Ore Mortgage Corporation, A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 7, 2001, and recorded on December 27. 2001 in instrument #1053291 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on January 24. 2002 in Instrument #1073603, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 79/100 dol­ lars ($90,465.79) including interest at 11.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on July 12,2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 at Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at a point 1073.5 feet East of the intersection of the North 178 line and the East 1/8 line of Section 36. thence North 220 feet, thence East to the East line of said Section, thence South 220 feet, thence West to ihe point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s; from the date of such sale, unlees determinec abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200125599 Gators (S/20) QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING ...done quickly! NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Eric M Coleman and Jennifer K Coleman, husband and wife, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORA­ TION (FKAGREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION), dated December 18. 1997. and recorded tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry tn the State of Michigan on January 12. 1998, to Document No. 1006257. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104,133.12 and no pro­ ceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining seared by said Mortgage, or any part thereof 'whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 18. 2002. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse to the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for rhe purpose for satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.22 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of sad sale; said premises are described to said Mortgage as follows to-wrt: * The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 3 North. Range 7 West The redemption penod shall be one (1) year from the date of sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. ASHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.G. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee . 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (7/11) Ryan Madden Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick R. Adams and Stacy Neil Adams (ong^iai mort­ gagors) to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 26 1998. and recorded on June 1 1998 in Liber Document #1012801 to Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 03/100 dollars ($93,771.03). including interest at 7.500% par annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on Juiy 25. 2002 Said premises are situateo in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded to Uber 5 of Plats on Page 83. subject to an easement for drive-way purposes in the Northwest comer of said Lot 3. being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feet East and West on lot line and 36 fee! North and South of lot tine with a diagonal line joining the East and South extremities there­ of The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 13,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott 8 Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200219556 VA Number: 29-29-6-0625386 Hawks (7/4) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Rolf E. Depypcr (original mortgagors) to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 2001, and recorded on March 2. 2001 in Docket #1055558 to Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated April 10, 2002, which was recorded on May 1. 2002. to , Qpckat £1079733. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY­ SEVEN AND 50/100 dollars ($55,787.50). includ­ ing interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on Jufy 11.2002 Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 14 of Assessor s Plat #2 to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded to Ltoer 3 of Plats on page 66. Also described as: Commencing at a point 4 rods East and 132 feet South of the Northeast comer of Lot 44 of A.W. Phillips. Addition to the Village of Nashville; thence East 77 feet thence North 47 feet; more or less; thence West 77 feet; thence South 47 feet; more or less, to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemptton period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stations 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200129455 Stations Let us quote your printing! Htiuia Sue StaMp#* m fw fndiuUn fnm TtM CkritUM WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, MAY 21, 2002 MmtXZW Bwflbw. multi-sections. J-Ad Graphics J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus Your local source for a comfortable car buying experience. Call me today Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W Boze and Sera o Boze (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Dec 10. 1999. and recorded on Dec 14. 1999 m Document #1039086 in Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000. which was recorded on August 14.2000. in Document *1048078 Barry County Records, on •which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SlXTY-ONE THOUSAND THIRTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($61,036.75). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section 18.Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Nortn west corner of Lot 11 of the Plat of Sunny Store Subdivision, thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to the center of Keller Road, thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West to the center of said road 340 feet 9 inches for the Place of Beginning, thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet; thence due South 266 leet; thence due East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to the Place of Beginning. Also commencing at »he Southwest corner of the above described premis­ es: thence due East 85 feet, thence due South to the shore of Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along the shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet, more or less to a point due South of the Place of Beginning, thence due North to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wrth 1948CL 600 3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallion 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200132430 Stallions (7/11) Hastings *945-9554 notice Barry County is requesting blds for parking lot replacement at the new Friend of the court Building, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml. Tom Wilkinson!! hank you for the hundreds hours you watched our oe children during this SAIFS CENTER K'orrwf r« M 45 A M-57' I Specifications can be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse. 220 VJ. State St, Hastings. Ml 49058. Bids must be submitted in complete original form, clearly marked "BID - PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT" by mail or messenger and must be received no later than 200 p.m. on June 27, 2002. I �P«o« 18 - The Hasting* Banner - Thursday, June 13. 2002 COURT HEWS: Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill told the story of a family riddled with alcohol abuse Thursday as he recom­ mended a prison sentence for one of mem­ ber of the family, 57-year-old Dean Mese­ car. “He should get the maximum possible sentence,” said McNeill of Mesecar, who violated probation by consuming alcohol, leaving the scene of a personal injury acci­ dent and driving on a suspended license April 15 in Ionia County. “He has 29 mis­ demeanors, his one son was sent to prison for an OUIL (alcohol) related breaking and entering, his step-son is pending an OUIL 3rd offense, he’s had a number of OUILs and his wife is charged with OUIL in which she (allegedly) bit a police officer last week.” Defense attorney Bruce Lincoln objected to McNeill’s statements saying. “I think it’s improper to consider what other friends or family members have done.” Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ordered Mesecar to serve 32 months to four years in prison on his conviction. Mesecar was on probation for resisting and obstructing police and for being a ha­ bitual offender when the April 15 incident occurred. “You should thank Mr. Lincoln when you leave court today,” said Fisher to Me­ secar. “I intended impose the maximum possible penalty. He saved you eight years on the prison sentence." Fisher went on to express his displeasure with Mcsecar’s alcohol problems. “Enough is enough,” said Fisher. “After 40 years of criminal offenses and alcohol­ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- -------------------- ism. it’s time to do something about it. It’s lime Io separate you from society before you kill somebody. “Frankly," added Fisher, “I'm surprised it hasn’t happened yet.” In other recent court business: • Jason Jordan, 26. of Woodland, was or­ dered to serve three years to 15 years in prison on his conviction of resisting and obstructing police which occurred when troopers tried to arrest him March 21 on a probation violation petition. Jordan had allegedly violated probation he was serving on a previous conviction of assault with a weapon by committing home invasion in Eaton County on Aug 27 of last year. “I don’t believe I should be charged as a habitual offender,” said Jordan prior to sen­ tencing Thursday. “I pled guilty to some­ thing I didn’t know what it was." Fisher adjourned his case until defense attorney Amy Kuzava could explain the plea agreement with Jordan and the case was called again. Jordan then said he understood and was ready to be sentenced. “Il’s an unfortunate situation,” said Fisher. “I’m sorry you didn’t take advan­ tage of the opportunities you had on proba­ tion.” • Kane Wilcox, 28, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to serve three months in jail with credit tor two days served on his jury trial conviction of receiving and concealing sto- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cau...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I (tl ilt \ it ten noth •< (oinninnitx \otiee\ STRAWBERRIES ARE READY: picked or u-pick. call (616)792-1622. 1993 FORD F-350: 4x4, 460 OD with Boss V plow A fi­ berglass cap, $7,500 obo. (616)795-931/ AUCTION: SATURDAY JUNE 22ND, 10AM. 1 MILES SOUTH OF CALE­ DONIA ON M-37. CHARI­ TY AUCTION. ALL MER­ CHANDISE HAS BEEN DONATED BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. ALL BENEFITS ARE GO­ ING TOWARDS RE­ BUILDING A LOCAL CHURCH. WE WILL BE ACCEPTING DONATION UP UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE 21ST. COL TRADING JIM­ MY SMITH. (616)664-3544 I.UHtl A (idltlt Jl RAJ LAWN CARE: Mowing and brush removal. Senior discount, reasonable rates. (616)374-8631 A’l<// / >6,7. FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov’t A B*nk Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. LAKE FRONT: gorgeous and private Bassett Lake home between Middleville and Hastings. 837 Morey Drive, off Bassett Lake Rd. (2bd, 2 ba), $139,500. Call (616)948-3990. I or Sale ATTENTION!!! Col. Tradin’ Jimmy Smith accepting con­ signments for Spring and Summer. Looking for old bams full of junk. Dusty at­ tics and bulging garages. Al­ so farm sales and equip­ ment. (616)664-3544 CoL T.adin’ Jimmy Smith. Look for upcoming auction ads! (616)664-3544 ( ard •>/ I hank \ THE FAMILIES OF Dallas Rex Rush wish to thank everyone who sent cards, food, flowers and prayers at the time of his death. Thank you to Rever­ end Curt Jensen for the love­ ly service and the ladies of Lakewood United Methodist Church for the luncheon af­ ter the service. Koops Funer­ al Home and Lakewood Ambulance for the assis­ tance they provided at the time of his death. \alitnial h/s COMPUTER GEEK: small office, must be a wizz. Pro­ graming/fixing/set-up, to (616)W-242^fobJne. FACTORY LINE PRODUCTION/PLANT WORKER: to $15/Hr. + benefits, (2) shifts, non/unioi.’ (616)949-2424 Jobline. FASHION MODELS: to $50/Hr. Male/female run­ way catalog. Entry level! (616)949-2424 Jobline. HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Cail 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24 hrs____________ OFFICE RECEPTIONIST/ TELEPHONE OPERATOR: to $13.40/hr. Busy office. Most training provided! (616)949-2424 Jobline. PACKAGE DELIVERY DRIVER: to $1682/hr. ♦ benefits. Local route. Major co. (616)949-2424 Jobline. ROAD WORK/CONSTRUCT1ON: to $16.80/Hr. + overtime. Trainees/skilled needed now. (616)949-2424 lobline. Recreation 2000 3f SAND Piper travel trailer, 2 slides, patio door, excellent condition, set up at campground, includes 2002 lot rent, privacy deck, $21,795. Must sell! (616)948­ 8778. ( ard of Thunks THANK YOU to all our friends and rela­ tives for all the cards, flow­ ers and best wishes received for Art’s 80th birthday and our 53rd wedding anniver­ sary. You really made it spe­ cial. Art and Beulah Stauffer FOR SALE: super deal, 1986 29’ Franklin travel trailer with add on 24x8 screen room and deck, front kitchen with back bedroom. Trailer A screen room together are $4,500. Trailer alone, $3,500. Screen room separate, $1,500. Lots of great features, (616)948-8638. />//\///< *\ X< / vi< t * DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale A Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173. _____________ WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, ponds, commercial drilling, etc., call Tim at (517)719-6319. HARLEY DAVIDSON 1999? Middle tlinnes Electro Glide Classic, green/ black, fuel injection, 6,000 miles. Many extras, excellent condition, $17,000. (616)998­ 6104 or (616)685-0651. LIQUIDATION SALE. NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. In Mentoriani IN LOVING MEMORY of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Woody, who went to be with the lord 1 year ago, June 11,2001. Deeply loved and missed by wife, Vemie and the family. II, Ip WuilK il MACHINE OP/GENERAL LABOR, HASTINGS AREA: MANPOWER of Hastings is currently accept­ ing applications for 2nd shift positions. Qualified candidates must have excel­ lent work history, a negative drug screen and excellent at­ titude. Must also be able to lift up to 701bs. Previous in­ dustrial experience is help­ ful. Pay rate starts at $7.50 with excellent opportunity for permanent hire. Cail MANPOWER today....... (616)948-3000 EOE. TEACHERS PREFERRED: OTHERS welcome to apply for management of two week summer tent sale, $700 per week. Can include fami­ ly and friends. For more in­ formation see our web site: www.ppitentsales.com__ WANTED: hair stylist to rent my salon chair in a friendy, family oriented sal­ on. I am unable to work and have a 30yr. cliental floating in the salon. No shampoo A set. Some come from Hast­ ings, Middleville, Wayland A Caledonia areas. 1 Block south of 28th St. on the East Beltline. Incentive for sign­ ing 6mo. or lyr. lease. Please call (616)792-2384. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 / nr Rent FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house in Lake Odessa, $600 rent, $600 security. No ani­ mals. (616)374-7574 FOR RENT: 3bd house in Hastings, 4th ward. Call (616)945-3436._____________ FOR RENT: house on Gun Lake, 1 bedroom (KS bed), 1­ 1/2 bath, queen size sofa sleeper in LR, plus 5 bed bunkhouse. Sandy, shallow beach, fully furnished, $950/ week. (616)948-8172________ MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE: Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. Garage Salt 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. MULTIPLE FAMILY GA­ RAGE SALE: June 14th A 15th, 730am. 1120 S. Church, Hastings. Miscellaneous items, children's clothing, file cabinet, games. NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE: multiple families, June 14th A 15th, Fairview Estates, across from Barry Expo, 8am-5pm. Icn guns, which he allegedly purchased from Gabc Hull and Jaden Miller. Hull and Kyle McCracken allegedly stole the guns from a Freeport home on July 14. “We could have charged him with 13 separate counts, one for each firearm," said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz to which Fisher replied, this should be treated as one transaction.” Cruz said Wilcox continues to say the conviction is a mistake, though he was pre­ viously convicted of receiving and conceal­ ing in 1992. “For him to say he had no idea the guns were stolen is a fallacy,” said Cruz, “ and the court shouldn't entertain any such no­ tion.” Cruz pointed out at the trial that the guns were wrapped in a blanket when he receive them and that he hid them in an abandoned car on his boss’ property in Carlton Town­ ship, where the guns were found by Michi­ gan State Police. “I still feel very much a victim,” sai4* Wilcox. “I still haven’t receive compensa­ tion for purchasing the guns. I feel the Michigan State Police used some immoral tactics to achieve their goal.” Wilcox understands the troopers did their job, he said, adding “they’re under no moral obligation to tell the truth.” “You may want to shorten your speech,” said Fisher, “because you are talking your­ self into prison.” Wilcox said the police should be com­ mended “not for their immoral tactics, but for the speed with which they recovered the property." He continued that he feels bad for the victims and said that if he had known Hull and Miller were on felony probation, he would not have associated with them. “The deal was made on the understand­ ing that they were not stolen,” Wilcox said. “You appear to have an attitude and no respect for authority, for the government for the law,” said Fisher. “When someone is involved in a legitimate transaction, they don’t drive down a dirt road and look at guns wrapped in a blanket and think it's a legitimate transaction.” Wilcox also was ordered to spend two years on probation. • Ronald Roy Carpenter, 67, of Wood­ land said he does not remember whether he sexually molested a girl voder the age of 13 in 1993, 1996 and 1997. He pleaded no contest to one felony count of second de­ gree criminal sexual conduct for which he was granted a one year delayed sentence. If Carpenter is successful under the terms of probation, he will be sentenced May 29,- 2003, on a lesser charge of at­ tempted seduction, a high court misde­ meanor that carries a maximum possible penalty of 2 1/2 years in prison. A convic­ tion on the lesser charge would keep his name off the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (MPSOR.) (Since the sentencing Thursday, May 30, a Detroit area federal judge ruled the MPSOR unconstitutional and the list was shut down from the Michigan State Police website. The list is also no longer available at the Barry County Sheriff’s Office.) “It’s unfortunate she (the girl) feels guilty for this,” said Assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Banister. "It’s hard for her to see him or talk to him. I be­ lieve the alcohol issues led to this.” Carpenter is accused of engaging in sex­ ual conduct with the girl in his Woodland Township home. “It’s a very difficult case to prove,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz after the sentencing Thursday. “She’s not sure when it happened. Her statements were six or seven years ago. The defendant said ‘If I ever did it, I don’t remember. I was drink­ ing a lot back then, so I’m not sure. " Cruz said neither the victim nor her fam­ ily want to sec Carpenter spend time in jail for the crime. “You made a good case for a prison sen­ tence,” said Fisher to Banister in court Thursday. “Why would you want me to de­ lay sentence?” Banister said the plea agreement was reached to prevent the victim from having to testify in open court. Part of Carpenter’s probation prohibits him from entering places where alcohol is served, a term defense attorney David Makled tried to avoid. “He’s an Eagles co-founder and has been secretary for the past several years.” said Maklcd. Fisher replied that Carpenter belongs in prison. “I understand why the prosecutor made this agreement — the victim doesn’t want to testify,” said Fisher to Carpenter. “I re­ spect that, but I have no respect for what you’ve done and I have very little respect for you. lhe fact that you aren’t going to frequent your social club for a year is too bad. You could be going to prison today.” Fisher added that alcohol is at the root of the crimes. Part of Carpenter’s probation prohibits him from being in the company of a minor under the age of 16 without another aduit present approved by the probation depart­ ment. If he is successful on probation, all three original felony counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct will be dismissed. pouce B€AT:-------- I Dog brings home unusual find BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - Remains found by a dog in a Dowling area wood lot Monday raised lemporary suspicion which faded when a Michigan Slate University Fo­ rensic Anthropology Professor determined the part was not human. As it turned out. lhe dog had found the hind foot of a bear. “It appeared to have been skinned by a taxidermist." said Trooper Kelly Lincbaugh. “We think some taxidermist may have lc*t the remains in lhe woods." Police said the dog’s owner became alarmed when the dog emerged from the woods carrying what looked to her like lhe foot of a child or the hand of a monkey. The woman reported the incident to Barry County Central Dispatch and Linebaugh was as­ signed to investigate. “1 didn't go into the woods because we didn't know what it was al first." said Line­ baugh. “Il looks like the unused portions were dumped in the woods and the dog found The case is "most likely" dosed, he said. Intoxicated man scares motorists HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A man reported by motorists to be jumping from a bridge into the roadway on Chariton Park Road near Bridge Park Road June 7 was arrested af­ ter a struggle with Michigan Slate Police troopers. As officers tried to arrest the man for disorderly conduct and indecent exposure for urinating in public, he began to shout profanities and kick at the troopers. “And it appears he tried to use bribery avoid being arrested." said Sgt. Bill Houae. “He was offering them $20 not to arrest him." The 22-year-old Nashville man admitted to drinking whiskey before the incident and registered a .20 percent bodily alcohol content on a preliminary breath test. The man was charged with bribery and resisting arrest in addition to the other charges. His name was no! released pending arraignment. ‘Check kiting’ scheme lands woman in jail HASTINGS - An Alto woman who admitted to defrauding the National Bank of Hastings out of more than $10,000 using bad checks to make false deposits into her business account is facing multiple forgery and uttering and publishing charges which could land her in prison for at least 14 years. Deila Maria Gould, 46. was arrested by the Hastings City Police Department June 6 on seven counts of writing checks with non-sufficient funds over $500. She was ar­ rested again on June 7 one the forgery and uttering and publishing charges, said Det. Tom Pennock. Pennock said the incidents began when Gould opened a business account in April of this year with cash and later deposited seven bad checks from closed accounts at other banks. “They gave her checks when she opened the account and got money out before the other checks could clear.” said Pennock. “She wrote the (new) checks to the bank for cash." , ~ The scheme spanned a two-week period, he said. Gould was arraigned on the charges last week and a $7,500 bond was set and posted. She is free awaiting a June 26 pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Hastings girl struck by car OK HASTINGS - Police responding to reports by witnesses Thursday that a little girl had been hit by a car had trouble locating the victim who was later taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated for a sore leg and a scraped elbow, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Officer Joe Booher was dispatched to the intersection of South Hanover and East Grand Street where he found only a small group of children, one of whom said she had witnessed the 13-year-old girl run into the street before being struck by a car. The girl told Booher that the victim had hit the hood of the car, rolled off and stood up limping. The girl added that the driver of the vehicle stopped and spoke to the girt and that the girl then walked to her home on East Grand Street. “While I was speaking to the kids, dispatch contacted me and advised me that the driver of the vehicle had called to report the accident,” Booher reported, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Booher located the girl, Brenda Jerriis, at her home with her mother and called for Mercy Ambulance. The driver of the car said she was driving about 30 mph and was slowing when she saw Jerriis run out in front of her. No criminal charges will be requested. Man Injured In Jet ski accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 15-year-old Middleville boy was hurt Monday after he flew from a jet ski and was run over by a pontoon boat driven by a 15-year-old friend from Beaver Dam, Ky., on Gun Lake. Michigan State Police said Samuel James was using the jet ski to jump the wakes cre­ ated by the pontoon boat when the mishap occurred. “He jumped a wake, fell off and the boat turned and hit him,” said Trooper Sandra Larsen. James suffered a gash to his leg in the 4 p.m. incident. He was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. No citations were issued. Car stereo stolen in Middleville MIDDLEVILLE - A resident in the 400 block of Lincoln Street in Middleville re­ ported finding the dash of her car pried open and her car stereo missing Saturday, ac­ cording to the Hastings Post oK the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the car was parked in an apartment complex and was left unlocked prior to the theft. The missing compact disk player is valued at $350. Police investigate car wash break-in MIDDLEVILLE - Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called Wednesday to inves­ tigate a reported burglary at a car wash in the 300 block of Arlington Street. According to a preliminary report, the break-in was reported to Barry County Central Dispatch at 8:19 a.m. June 5. Middleville officers also investigated a traffic stop on East Main and Grand Rapids streets which led to the arrest of an 18-ycar-old Middleville man for being a minor in possession of alcohol or drugs, second offense. Shortly thereafter, the same officers investigated a report from a 12-year-old boy that his mother’s boyfriend was choking him and striking him with a flyswatter in the 200 block of Robin road. Early the next morning, police were called to investigate a report that a woman had stolen 15 hanging flower baskets from the Wright Stop convenience store in the 400 block of Briarwood. The Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Office did not return a Wednes­ day phone call to answer questions about the incidents. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 13. 2002 - Page 17 Funeral service set for ‘kindhearted’ successful retired businessman by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Thomas R. Taffee, prominent retired lo­ cal businessman who was active in his church and community, died Tuesday al the age of 89. He passed away peacefully at his Hast­ ings home, according to family members. His funeral service has been set for 11 a.m. Friday, June 14 at St. Rose of Lima Catho­ lic Church in Hastings. Taffce enjoyed two successful careers and was known for his generosity in Help­ ing others, friends said. He was a pharmacist for much of his life and owner of the former Taffce Pharmacy in downtown Hastings from 1946-62. Taffee also was involved in Taffce Enterprises, a development and construction company. Through that venture, he started one of the city’s biggest subdivisions, the Taffce Ad­ dition (named after his family), on the north side of Hastings in 1959. Taffee “was always progressive in his thinking on the building of houses and streets in Hastings," former city engineer and director of public services Mike Klovanich said. “It was a pleasure to work with him...I always thought he was great.” Work on the Taffce Addition project in­ cluded Taffce’s late brother. Bill, and Har­ old Jones who joined forces to develop it and built most of the houses there. Nearby, on the other side of State Road, at a later time, Tom Taffce and Harold Jones started the Jones and Taffee Addi­ tion. Taffce also did some projects on his own. He built his last home about 10 years ago. Discussing Taffce’s success in two to­ tally different careers, son-in-law AndyJohnson said Taffce had a good under­ standing of business. Taffee was “a very good businessman” who had a keen interest in the stock market, he said. A Hastings native and son of the late Ag­ nes and Leo Taffee, Tom Taffee attended St. Rose of Lima School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1932. He re­ ceived his professional training at Ferris School of Pharmacy in 1936, and 50 years later was among 26 alumni inducted into the Ferris State College (now University) Alumni Association’s Society of Golden Eagles. The honor is bestowed upon 50ycar graduates of the school. After Taffce and his high school sweet­ heart, Peg Waters, were married in 1936, they lived in Charlotte for two years where he worked as a pharmacist al Behrens and Rowe. Taffee had served his apprenticeship at B.A. LyBarker Drug Store in Hastings and in 1938 became part of the staff and stayed there through World War II. For a year, he sold pharmaceutical prod­ ucts for Lederle and then opened Taffee Pharmacy where the soda fountain was a big attraction as well as the 5c Cokes. Longtime friend Dr. Bob Schowalter, a retired osteopathic physician who practiced in Hastings from 1937-76, recalled Taffce’s dedication to pharmacy and to others. “Tom was kindhearted. He was always looking out for someone else, not himself...He would do anything for any­ body.” he said. Schowalter remembers the time when penicillin wasn’t effective for one of his young patients, a very sick little girl with a high fever. It was the era when antibiotics were just making their debut. Schowalter stopped to see Tom at Taffee Pharmacy to ask him about a new drug. They both agreed the new medication might be the child’s only chance to survive, but it was extremely expensive. Schowalter said Tom offered to sell it at the wholesale price for the child. “It saved her life," Schowalter said. The child did an immediate turn­ around after Schowalter took the new medication to her home. The next day the child “was running around the house, play­ ing.” Dr. Schowalter, who now lives in Ari­ zona with his wife Barb, practiced in Ari­ zona for awhile and retired in 1987 after 50 years as a physician. Taffee and the late Dick Jacobs were two of the first people Schowalter met when he came to Hastings. They and their families spent a lot of social time together, includ­ ing traveling. Schowalter remembers winter days when Taffce would hitch up a bobsled to a tractor and call and say, ’how about going sleigh riding?' They would travel lhe road behind the This 1949 photo of Tom Taffee was taken the year he was chosen to lead the 1950 Red Cross Countywide Drive. In this June 5. 1947 photo, Tom Taffee (left) is pictured at Taffee Pharmacy with William Lillibridge. Johnson said Taffce retired from full time pharmacy at age 50. He and his wife Peg liked to travel, jour­ neying to Europe four times, taking cruises, and visiting Alaska. They also liked to take their Airstream on trips. Taffce had the first ski boat at Wall Lake, he recalled. DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Full-time position available for energetic & responsible team player. Experience preferred, will train right person. Submit resume to: Ad #136 c/o Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Visitation for Taffee is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday (today) at Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be mad • in the form of masses or to the Yorh Advi­ sory Council of the Barry Community Foundation, the YMCA or the donor's choice. Some of Taffce’s community involve­ ment included heading the Red Cross Countywidc Drive in 1950 and serving as vice president of the local Chamber of Missing exotic cat found after 9 hours on the prowl by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An exotic African scrval cat reported missing from his South Broadway Street home at lunch time last Thursday was cap­ tured after an exhaustive search by its own­ ers and neighbors nine hours later in the yard next door. It remains a mystery how “Faussa” dis­ appeared from inside the home he shares with his owners, Christopher Patten and his girlfriend, Amy, said Christopher's mother, Nancy Hallifax. “We walked miles through the woods. We found him at about eight o’clock that night,” said Hallifax, who called 911 at about 12:30 p.m. to alert the public that the cat was at large and that he is not danger­ ous. “We didn’t want to scare any adults or kids. I just didn’t want anyone who saw him to panic.” Barry County Central Dispatch immedi­ ately alerted the media and an announce­ ment was made on WBCH radio Thursday afternoon that Faussa was loose inside the city. The neighbors already were familiar with Faussa, said Hallifax, and even helped in the search. “When he was six weeks old, they took him and his papers door to door all around the neighborhood so everyone would know he’s not dangerous," said Hallifax. According to an Internet website, the scrval is a rarely sighted, endangered species generally found in most parts of Africa, ex­ cluding the arid desert regions. The scrval has extraordinarily long legs for its body size, which can be up to three feet in length, standing up to 20 inches in shoulder height. Faussa is about knee high, is dedawed. Thomas R. Taffee Hastings Country Chib and glide over some of the fairways. “It was a lot of fun,” Schowalter said. About eight to 10 couples regularly got to­ gether for such activities. “With Tom gone, we are the only couple surviving," Schowaltcr said of he and his wife. “It’s a sad situation for us." Taffee and Schowalter also worked on St. Rose Church projects together. Members of the Knights of Columbus, Taffee and Schowalter were among the vol­ unteers who dismantled a coal bin so the basement at St. Rose could undergo remod­ eling. Schowalter has a photo showing the coal-dust covered men. Schowalter said Taffee once served as chairman of St. Rose’s Mt. Calvary Ceme­ tery for many years and did an excellent job. Son-in-law Andy Johnson said Taffee was instrumental in the cemetery’s finan­ cial self-sufficiency. Taffee and Schowalter both served on the church board together and several other committees. Taffee was elected assistant head usher of the newly organized St. Rose Ushers’ Club in 1950. Taffce, Jacobs and Schowalter also went ice fishing together and the Taffees and Schowaltcrs had an annual tradition of celebrating “St. Patty’s Eve” with Irish cof­ fee. The Schowaltcrs’ late daughter, Susan, was like a second daughter to t>e Taffees and likewise the Taffees* daughter, Pat, was like a second daughter to the Schowalters, he said. ,rf.“Tom was.a great fucruLHc-'d do any­ thing for you." “A great guy" is the. way Bosley Phar­ macy owner Dave Jaspcrse describes Taf­ fee. “Everybody liked him. He was very approachable...I’m sorry to see him go. “He was a big part of helping us become successful,’’ Jaspcrse said. After Taffce had sold his own pharmacy, he kept active as a pharmacist by working part-time for Bosley Pharmacy and a pharmacy in Middleville. “He helped introduce us (in the commu­ nity” and spent lime calling on the doctors’ offices for Bosley. Those were the days when pharmacies sold items directly to doctors’ offices. That practice that isn’t as common anymore. Jaspcrse said. Taffee “was a good pharmacist. He was certainly there to serve his customers." Pharmacist Mike Smith said he had a chance to work with Taffee when Smith started working at Bosley Pharmacy 26 years ago. Taffce “was the best. He was like a fa­ ther to me,” Smith said. “He’s going to be missed. Taffce had an “excellent sense of hu­ mor" and “was always a gentleman,” he said. has a long tail and makes a noise like a chirp because the species typically feeds on birds, though Faussa still feeds from a bot­ tle, said Hallifax. The base fur coal is described as bronze and is covered in dark spots, which have a tendency to merge into stripes along the top of the back. “He wouldn’t hurt anybody,” said Halli­ fax. “Everybody thinks he’s jus? the cat’s meow." Just as the family was about to fax and e­ mail a photo of Faussa to all of the sur­ rounding television stations Thursday eve­ ning, Nancy and Christopher happened upon the cat in a neighboring yard where they had looked dozens of times already. “I walked back through (the) yard and I said, ‘I’m going home. I’m tired,’” said Nancy. “Christopher walked me in front of lhe (neighbor’s) house and across the side­ walk next to the road... then he turned around and said, *Oh my God. there’s Faussa’’" The large, distinctive animal was sitting in the yard facing the house with his back to Nancy and Christopher, who quickly summcncd Amy Io bring Faussa’s bottle. When attempts to lure him into their arms failed, Amy grabbed Faussa’s tail and pulled hand over hand “like a rope” and held on while Christopher tried to get his arms iround the cat. As the couple rolled on the ground with the cat, a vine wrapped around Amy’s neck which they were able to break before she could be injured, said Nancy. The couple finally rose to their feet with Amy holding Faussa and Christopher hold­ ing both Amy and the cat. “The neighbors were yelling, it was quite the immaculate thh^g,” said Hallifax. Special of the Week 96 OLDS CUTLASS CIERRA WAGON V-6, AIR, SHARPI Truck $ , 5,995 SALES HOURS: Monday & Wednesday until 8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 3 £icsmc r<u Ernmnatss» Fuw Tuami.' Coll 616-948-8000 Today or toll free 1 -888-494-5539 Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations•• Other Hastings The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold the second meeting of June at 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2002, at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland, Mich. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Commerce that same year. He was elected Chamber treasurer in 1951. Elected to the Hastings Board of Review, he served on the board for 14 years. • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Fclpausch • X-Prcss • Northview Grocery • Penn-Xook Gifts • Plumb’s •R&J’s • Tom’s Market • Thomappie Lake Trading Post • Granny's General Store • J-Ad Graphics NachviUe Little’s Country Store Carl's Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End • Dowling Comer Store • Cloverdale General Store • Banfield General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • R J Sportsman • Vermontville Grocery • Fein’s Food & Beverage Lake Odessa • • • • Crystal Flash Lakc-O Shell Carl’s Market L.O. 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Except for the drug house charge, which is a high court misdemeanor, all of the charges are felonies stemming from a June 6 incident in Hastings, court records re­ vealed. In a separate case. Rosenberg also is charged with one count of possession of a non-narcotic controlled substance June 4, according to Barry County District Court. A $10,000 cash bond has been set on that charge. Michigan State Police remain tight­ lipped about the circumstances which led to the arrest, though an emergency personal protection order filed June 4 and granted June 10 in Barry County Circuit Court June 10 accuses Rosenberg of raping an 18-yearold female and holding her in his Hastings home. “I have reported it to the police and I am afraid of him," lhe woman wrote on the court document. “I have no comment," said Michigan State Police Trooper Phil McNabnay. "It’s still an ongoing investigation.” McNabnay did say that no other arrests have been made in connection with the case. In yet a separate case, Rosenberg was ar­ rested June 7 by the Hastings City Police Department on an allegation made in May of 2000 that he rammed a truck sitting in a driveway in the 500 block of East Green Street. "The truck was parked outside the ga­ rage with the garage door shut." said Det. Tom Pennock. "He (allegedly) hit the truck and then it went through the door and slammed other things inside the garage." "Additional information came to light which led to this charge," said Pennock. Rosenberg is charged with one count of malicious destruction of personal property worth between $1,000 and $20,000, being a habitual offender, third conviction and a $7,500 bond was set and posted, court re­ cords showed. He is set for a pre exam hearing on the charge June 19 at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County District Court. Rosenberg was convicted of driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level by a jury May 6 in Barry County District Court. 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Ml 49046 Equity Funding. Inc., 7071 Orchard Lake Rd . 8300. West Bkxxnheid. Ml 48322 Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2000 and recorded on February 22 2000 Document •1041354 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred Fourteen and 07/100 dollars ($453,114.07). indudmg interest at 16 % per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Mam Entrance to the county build­ ing in the City of Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: EXHIBITS PARCEL 1; A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST FRACTION­ AL 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 L'NE OF SAID SECTION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE SOUTH SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON SAID 1/4 LINE 146 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE 40 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AS A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 195 r EET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE A.’ THE WATERS EDOE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE 50 FEET SOUTHWEST­ ERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE. THENCE 50 FEET IN A NORTHEASTERLY COURSE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN EABCHJL A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1/4 LINE 148 FEET. THENCE SOUTH­ WEST 40 FEET TO A STAKE. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 100 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE OLD C K.iS. RAILROAD BED 68 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE 1/4 LINE AND THEN CONTINUING ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE WATERS EDGE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WATERS EDGE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. BEING IN HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL 111: ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST FRACTIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY ONE. TOWN TWO NORTH, RANGE NINE WEST LYING NORTH OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH SAID LAND IN A NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT Op WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGI­ NAW RAILROAD RUNNING IN A NORTHEAST­ ERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE THROUGH SAID LAND. ALSO COMMENCING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LONG LAKE THENCE SOUTH ON THE ONE QUARTER LINE TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMA­ ZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD. THENCE RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY TO TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND FlVE TENTHS FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY TO LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG LONG LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING ALL LOTS. TRACTS OR PARCELS HERETOFORE CONVEYED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES. ALSO SPECIFICALLY EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTER­ LINE OF THE OLD CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH SIXTY EIGHT DEGREES FORTY MIN­ UTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED SIXTH THREE FEET AND SOUTH FIFTY FIVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND SIXTH FIVE ONE HUN­ DREDTHS FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RAILROAD AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTH THREE MINUTES EAST ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN AND NINETY ONE-HUN­ DREDTHS FEET. THENCE SOUTH FIFTY FOUR DEGREES THIRTY FIVE MINUTES WEST THREE HUNDRED FORTY TWO FEET. THENCE NORTH ONE DEGREE FIFTY ONE MINUTES WEST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND FIVE TENTHS FEET TO THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTH FIFTY AVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES EAST TWO HUN­ DRED SEVENTY SIX FEET. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTY THREE MIN­ UTES EAST FIFTEEN FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL IV: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF ‘15,995 $ 2 W&t ' LONG BO* I SHORT BOX ■ VQUR C-OCE ‘20,995 ~ LEGAL NOTICE HOPE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. TO-W1T. BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH LIES SOUTH 68 DEG. 40' WEST. 282 48 FEET AND NORTH 21 DEG. 45' WEST 4.37 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND THE CENTER LINE OF OLD C.K.&S. R.R. RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEG. 45' WEJT 94.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEG. 45' WEST 73.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 52 DEG. 1930’ EAST 98.52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEG. 45' EAST 103 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 3. 2002 Equity Funding. Inc. 7071 Orchard Lake Rd . «300 West Bloomfield. Ml 48322 Harold W. Goodstem (P24300) 30445 Northwestern Hwy . «140 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (7/11) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-06-20.pdf 05c9570a040307c1f22a45c3ce314842 PDF Text Text School charges firm with fraud Councilman made things interesting Man survives 60-foot fall See page 3 See page 4 See page 17 Ti HaSTIix VOLUME 149, NO. 25 News Briefs... ---- ......... J. Next 1st Friday will be July 12 The next First Friday program will be held on the second Friday next month because' July 5 is the day after Independence Day. The program July 12 will be a can­ didates’ forum featuring three Repub­ licans seeking their party's nomina­ tions for State Senate in the Aug. 6 primary and two Democrats vying for their party’s nod for State Representa­ tive. The three senate candidates will be State Rep. Patty Birkholz of Sauga­ tuck Township, former State Rep. Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa and foe Wick of Holland. The new 24th Michigan Senate District lakes in all of Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties. The two Democrats looking to get on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election to face incumbent Republican Gary Newell will he Rebecca Lukasiewi.z of Hastings and Seymour Vanderske of Lyons. The 87th House Diatric’ covers all of Barry County and a portion of Ionia County. Several questions will be prepared in advance for ’he candidates and Lumbers of the audience will be in­ vited to submit written questions. The July 12 forum will be the first of two next month. The other, for all Barry County Board of Commission­ ers’ candidates with races in the Aug. 6 primary, will be held on Friday, Joly 26. Both forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, arc scheduled to begin al noon al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. Jim Pino will be the host and JAd Graphics Vic President Fred Ja­ cobs tentatively has agreed to be mod­ erator. Historical Society annual meet set Barry County Historical Society will meet al 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the COA building. 120 North Michigan Ave. Hastings. This will be the annual meeting and there will be an election of officers for 2002-2003 A potluck supper win begin at 6:30 pm. to start the meeting. Those plan­ ning to attend are asked Io bring a dish to share and their own table service. Everyone is asked to bring ideas about how they would like to see the Historical Society proceed over the next year or two. Court asked to rule on library July 10 The next hearing in Barry County Circuit Court on the proposed location for a new library will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10. The Hastings Library Board has proposed that a new library be con­ structed on East Mil! Street near North Jefferson Street and that East Mil) from Jefferson to Michigan Avenue be closed. Some merchants and citizens have objected to closing the street and a court hearing first was held Feb. 27. After a second hearing May 8, visiting Circuit Judge Thomas Eve land from Eaton County asked both parties to try to resolve the issue outside of court. A ruling from Eveland is being asked for in the July 10 hearing. Additional Mews Briefs Appear on Page 2 Thursday, June 20, 2002 PRICE 50* Lawmakers’ pay raises lead to ballot proposal by David T. Young Editor The hefty salary increase for Michigan lawmakers last year has prompted a state­ wide ballot proposal in the Aug. 6 primary to change the way state representatives and senators are paid. Proposal No. 1 will ask voters to amend a provision in the Michigan Constitution dealing with the State Officers Compensa­ tion Commission, which determines the pay of the State Legislature, the governor, lieutenant governor and Michigan Supreme Court justices. The amendment would add attorney gen­ eral and secretary of state to the salaries the SOCC would determine. But more impor­ tant, it would “require the State Legislature to approve by majority vote any salary and expense allowance determinations pro­ posed by the SOCC before determinations go into effect.” Under current law. the Officers Compen­ sation Commission pay recommendations for elected officials go into effect unless they are rejected by a two-thirds vote of the House and Senate. This means that state lawmakers get the raises if they do nothing. The issue received a lot of media atten­ tion just before the end of the year 2000. when lawmakers in both the House and Senate were granted raises of nearly 40 per­ cent over the next two years. All State Senators and State Legislators, by determi­ nation of tht SOCC, received salary in­ creases from $56,981 to $79,650 per year, a raise of 39.8 percent. The state lawmakers accepted the raises without any debate. There was some public outcry for several See PAY RAISE, page 3 Old Glory burns on Flag Day Fire Chief Roger Caris and members of the Hastings BIRCH Fire Department were guests ot the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 and Hastings Memorial VFW Post #5363 at a special flag disposal ceremony at Tyden Park last Friday evening, which appropriately also was Flag Day. Veterans demonstrated the proper way to bum or otherwise dispose of a flag when it is old and tattered. Bids approved for track, 2 tennis courts Hastings Schools will spend $420,349 to build two new tennis courts, resurface six existing tennis courts, build a parking lot next to the tennis courts, and resurface the high school track, the school board decided al a special meeting Tuesday. The board approved the bids of five con­ tractors for the work. Contractors include FCC Inc. of Caledonia, who will do the ex­ cavation work for $122,200; Rieth Riley of Ada, who will do the asphalt paving for the parking lot, track and entryway to the track for $143,464; D&D Building of Wyoming, who will do general work such as moving fencing, adding new fencing and repairing drainage tiles for $68,926; Cunent Surfaces of Hanover, who will install the track sur­ face for $64,984; and Racquet Sports of Comstock Park, who will install the tennis court surfaces. The bids were solicited by the district’s architect. Design Works, and construction manager. The Christman Co. The tennis courts arc located off Clinton Street next to the high school football field. The parking lot is located west of the tennis courts on land that use'* to contain a house. Demolition of the house was necessary to make way for the parking lot. Part of the land on which the new tennis courts arc be­ ing constructed was formerly a street. Ben­ ton Street runs south from Green Street, and used to dead end into school property south of Clinton. The city of Hastings va­ cated the portion of Benton south of Clin­ ton, and that property will be part of the new tennis courts. School Superintendent Carl Schocsscl said at the meeting Tuesday that the city re­ quires an easement for the vacated portion of the street to allow access to sewer and water lines still located beneath the street. Schocsscl said access to the utilities is nec­ essary in case something goes wrong, such as a line bursting. If that occurs, the tennis courts would have to be dug up. However, Schocsscl said, such an occurrence is un­ likely. “The city told us they will do every­ thing they can to avoid” digging up the courts, he said. “They’ve indicated our ex­ posure is minimal." Money for the project is being taken out of $2 million borrowed by the district through a bond issue approved by voters last year for maintenance and repair work on the district’s buildings and grounds. Also approved was $10 million for a com­ munity education and recreation center to be built off one comer of the high school. In a special meeting May 14, the board approved $7 million in bids for the commu­ nity education and recreation center and ad­ ditions to the high school kitchen and Ca­ reer Technical Education area. Those bids included $342,029 for exca­ vation work being done by Van Druncn Ex­ National Bank of Hastings merger means name change National Bank of Hastings plans to merge this November with Bright National Bank in Flora. Ind., and Sand Ridge Bank of Highland, Ind. The merger will create a new regional bank to be known as Sand Ridge Bank. National Bank of Hastings will begin us­ ing the new name later this year. With $865 million in assets, the ex­ panded Sand Ridge Bank will serve 73,046 customers from 15 retail banking centers serving 17 communities, including Hast­ ings and Wayland, where National Bank of Hastings currently operates two banking centers. The other merging banks serve communities in northwestern Indiana and the Lafayette. Ind., area. “Though our name will be new, custom­ ers can expect »o continue conducting their transactions with the same employees they have developed relationships with over the years,” said Bruce Hunt, president and chief executive officer of National Bank of Hastings. “We will remain focused on maintaining and enhancing those one-toone relationships.” After the consolidation. Hunt said. Na­ tional Bank of Hastings customers will en­ joy new and enhanced services, such as a larger ATM network, check cards, over­ draft protection, business cash management See BANK NAME, page 2 cavating of Byron Center, $113,700 for blacktop paving being done by Thompson McCully of Battle Creek. $181,710 for pre­ cast concrete being supplied by Kerkstra/Spancrete of Jenison. $432,113 for structural concrete work being done by Cascade Cement of Caledonia. $579,192 for masonry work being done by Vander Jagt Masonry of Coopersville, $621,134 for structural steel work being done by FCC of Caledonia, $274,116 for roofing/shect metal by Arrow Roofing of Wyoming, $158,900 for metal siding by Universal Wall of Grand Rapids, $273,890 for glass/glazing by Battle Creek Glass. $549,060 for general carpentry by D&D Building of Wyoming, $174,645 for dry­ wall by Sobic Co. of Dutton, $315,635 for flooring by Bouma Corp, of Grand Rapids, $119,990 for painting by Dave Cole of Sparta, $64, 057 for fire protection equip- See SCHOOL BIDS, page 2 Rutland vote to dump junk debate is a tie Bikers take up the ‘Challenge’ Cyclists filled the streets of Middleville Saturday morning. June 15. and rode throughout Barry County until 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 16. in the 20th National 24­ Hour Challenge. Participants came from all over the U.S. by Shelly Suker Staff Writer A junk ordinance in Rutland Charter Township is only an idea that has not even reached the composition stage, but it’s stirred up escalating public protest over the past three months. “We arc planning on doing one and our plan is to present one to the board in a cou­ ple of months or so.” said Township Super­ visor Roger Vilmonl Wednesday. “Before the first reading, we will put it out there for the public to sec. Wc have a couple of board members and people working on it. We’ll take someone else’s ordinance and rework it.” The township says that private properties with household refuse, inoperable vehicles and other forms of “junk" now can pile up without township recourse because a cur­ rent zoning ordinance dealing with the mat­ ter is “inarticulate” and “a judge would likely throw it out of court.” said township attorney James Porter. “Zoning should be confined to regulating the uses of land, not what is on the land," Porter reportedly explained. “This type of ordinance should be a general ordinance where it is more enforceable by civil infrac­ tions.” But that plan first announced in January has had some citizens seeing red. For the third consecutive month, oppo- see RUTLAND, page 13 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 20. 2002 SCHOOL BIDS, continued from page 1 ment by VFP Fire Protection Systems of Grand Rapids. $1.2 million for mechanical systems (air conditioning, plumbing, heat­ ing. etc.) by River City Mechanical of Comstock Park. $702,500 for electrical work by Van Haren Electric of Byron Cen­ ter. $36,500 for elevators by Otis Elevator of Lansing, and $910,000 for the commu­ nity center swimming pool by Gall of America in Kitchener. Canada. The kitchen addition will be 1,320 square feet. The addition to the vocational education area will be 1.599 square feet. The latter addition will be used by con­ struction trades classes to practice home construction skills such as putting up walls and ceiling joists. Originally, plans were to use students in the building trades classes for construction of the addition. They will still be used for finish work when school starts in the fall. Schocsscl said, but because their skills arc not advanced enough for the type of con­ struction required and because of liability concerns the students won’t be used on the project this summer. Schocsscl said work has already begun on all three projects — the kitchen and vo­ cational area additions and the community center. The walls are going up on the voca­ tional classroom, the foundation is done on the kitchen, and excavation is being done on the community center. BANK NAME. continued from pg. 1 services, banking at any of 15 locations, as well as on-line banking, he said. Work now is in progress for combining the three banks, and the new logo and signage will be displayed when the consoli­ dation is completed later this year. All three of the merging banks are affili­ ates of First Financial Bancorp, based in Hamilton, Ohio, which announced a con­ solidation plan called Project Renaissance in January of 2001. The overall project in­ volves combining First Financial's 14 af­ filiate banks into four regional banks. N€UUS BRIEFS (continued) Camp Algonquin has ribbon cutting Barry County YMCA Camp Algonquin celebrated its renovations and grand reopening with a dedication and open house last Saturday Joining in the ribbon cutting were (from left) Tia de Goa. Dave Storms, Dan Allen. Pat Doezema, Larry Baum, Eariene Baum. Chad Neil. Earl McMullin. Jim DeYoung. Sandy James. Bob Snow, Pudge King. Dianne Feldpausch, Gary Kimble. Bob King and Kathy LaVictor. The new facilities include a new lodge, dining room, kitchen, seven new cabins, showers, medical room and a 50-foot climbing tower. Many of the buildings are built for year-round use. Much of the work was made possible from a gift from the McMullin and Baum families. MEAPs only part of new school report cards Rock band to play Friday, Saturday Queen pageant slated for June 29 “Hard-edged classic and new rock” will be featured Friday and Saturday evenings (June 21 and 22) at the Olde Towne Tavern in downtown Hastings. “Slow Moe” will be the visiting band, with members Jerry Keyzcr. vo­ cals; Jeff Hammond, bass guitar; Bob Matheson, drums; John Carlson, guitar and keyboards; Mike Strow, guitar; and Mark Rowlader, vocals, keys and guitar. Current Queen Nikki Scheidel of Delton will crown the next Miss Mid­ dleville-Barry County on Saturday, June 29, in the Thomapple Kellogg High School auditorium for her last responsibility. The local pageant begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Scheidel recently took part in the Miss Michigan Pageant in Muskegon, representing Barry County. • Tickets for the local pageant later this month can be purchased in ad­ vance for $8 for adults and $5 for chil­ dren ages 12 and younger. Adult tick­ ets are $10 at the door. Ticket are available by calling Cheryl Peters at 795-4972 or 795­ 0051. Barry GOP to hear info about CWD The Barry County Republican Party's monthly meeting will be held at ?:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the Barry County Courts and Law Build­ ing. Conference Room. Guest speaker will be Stephen Beyer, wildlife biologist, Barry State Game Area, Southwestern Manage­ ment Unit, Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1 ’ Beyer will take up the topic of chronic wasting disease (CWD), which has been discovered in white tail deer in states as close as Iowa and Wisconsin. He will be giving a presen­ tation describing what CWD is, what it does, its current known effects, and what Michigan is and will be aggres­ sively doing to develop and implement a plan to fight this disease in the deer population. Fountain Fridays series to continue This summer’s "Fridays at the Fountain" concert series will continue at 1130 a.m. Friday, June 21, with Pa­ cific Lie performing. The free weekly casual concerts, co-sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings, arc held for about an hour and a half on the County Courthouse lawn, near the fountain area. Pacific Lite is a duo comprised of Gene Englerth on keyboards and vo­ cals and Joe LaJoye, brass and vocals. The ensemble is an off-shoot of the Pacific Trio. On rainy days, the Fridays at the Fountain concerts will be held al the Arts Council’s headquarters, 117 W. State St. in downtown Hastings. Norma Jean Acker and Pat Sensiba are co-chairs of Fridays at the Foun­ tain. Radio, computer swap Is Saturday Barry Amateur Radio Association plans to have a ham radio and comouter swap Saturday morning. June 22 at Chariton Park. The event is free to the public and begins with the swap meet that runs from 8 a.m. to noon. The public can witness and participate in the "Field Day" from 1 to 6 p.m. Ham radio op­ erators will try to contact others around the world. There also will be radios displayed for the public to see. Ham radios played an important role after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Operators provided vital communica­ tions to areas in New York City, Washington D.C. and western Penn-r sylvania. The "Field Day" will run for 24 hours across the world. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service has organ­ ized the day. Only amateurs are eligi­ ble to become members. More information is available at www.arrl.org or www.eHam.net. Blessing Animals service is Sunday Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church is preparing for d blessing of the animals service to take place Sun­ day, June 23, at the 8:30 ajn. mass. “Any creature that lives amongst us is welcome,” said Kay Doyle, coordi­ nator of the service. “Young, old, tiny to large is acceptable. Fr. Richard Vails will officiate. The service has its historical roots in Catholic tradition with St. Francis of Assisi and the blessing of the ani­ mals. All arc welcome to attend, even those who do not have an animal. Those who bring animals are asked to simply look after and be in control of them. The blessing service will take place outdoors in the tree-lined churchyard overlooking the rolling countryside. Our Lady of Great Oak is located 10 miles north of Battle Creek (between North Avenue and M-66 on Lacey Road). Coffee and rolls will be offered af­ ter the service. For more information, call Doyle at 616-758-3116. In case of inclement weather, the service will be canceled. Bowens Mills has 1st summer event Historic Bowens Mills’ first foray into a summer Civil War rc-enactmcnl and encampment Saturday and Sunday drew unexpectedly large crowds. Sunshine and mild temperatures helped, but a large contingency of Civil War re-enactors, special activi­ ties for the younger crowd, period mu­ sic and military skirmishes drew crowds. The biggest stars of the show, however, were a first-time night battle between North and South, and a can­ dlelight walking tour through the camps Saturday evening. The candlelight tour was an idea that was born in the fall of 2001 when the 2nd KY/39th TN was camped at Bowens Mills for the annual October Civil War event. Several members of the group had participated in similar events, one at Charlton Park, but the idea had never been tried before at Bowens Mills. When guests arrived they enjoyed music by "Thelma Fassett Dulcimers & Friends" and dancing in the "Gath­ ering Place" until dusk when the battle and candlelight tour began. After the battle, visitors were led through nu­ merous "stations" that portrayed civil­ ian and military life during the Civil War. Bowens Mills is open this summer for tours and activities. For more in­ formation. call 795-7530. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A new system for assessing schools’ per­ formance may take some of the heat off MEAP test results. The latest reporting of MEAP scores has brought protests from many, who complain tbs! continual changes in the tests and changes in the method of scoring are under­ cutting the MEAPs’ value as an assessment tool. Beginning this coming December. Michigan schools will be given annual re­ port cards containing letter grades indicat­ ing district performance in a number of ar­ eas, including teacher quality, professional development opportunities available to staff members, the types of continuous im­ provement activities taking place; in the dis­ trict, the extended learning opportunities available, the arts education and advanced course work offered, the state of district fa­ cilities. the involvement of parents in the schools, attendance and dropout rates, and whether the district provides four-ycar edu­ cation employment plans for students. The new assessment system, called “Education Yes,” was approved by the state Board of EductionJhis past March. It was instigated by Michigan School Superinten­ dent Tom Watkins, who said at the time that “our schools, teachers and students are more than just a single test on a single day.” Watkins said the new system “will present parents and communities with a clear, definable status for their schools.” Under the new system, each building within a school district will receive seven letter grades. The grades will be A. B, C, D-Alert, and Unaccredited. The seven areas in which grades will be given include 1) MEAP achievement status (current test scores), 2) MEAP achievement change (im­ provement of districts from year to year on the MEAPs), MEAP growth (comparison of the same students' MEAP scores from year to year in the various test subjects). 4) indicators of engagement, 5) indicators of instructional quality. 6) indicators of learn­ ing opportunities and 7) an overall compos­ ite grade. According to Chris Cooley, director of educational services for the Hasting: School District, the indicators of e ment include such things as whet district provides preschool and s school, offers art education, gives Swmvuw opportunities to develop critical thinking skills and social skills, and whether overall attendance is good and drop-out rates are low. In other words, Cooley said, the proc­ esses by which students arc kept engaged in the learning process will be assessed (i.e., students can’t be engaged in learning if large numbers are dropping out or arc not attending regularly.) Indicators of instructional quality will in­ clude such things as whether the curricu­ lum is aligned between grades so a student taking a certain subject during a certain year will have been adequately prepared in previous years. Professional development activities (i.e. additional training and edu­ cation offered to teachers, counselors, etc.) will also be part of instructional quality in­ dicators. as will be the goals the school has set to obtain higher student achievement and continuous student improvement. Learning opportunities will include such things as what the district is doing to en­ courage family involvement in the school system, and whether high school students have an Educational Development Plan to prepare them for what they’re going to do after h’gh school (i.e. a plan for what courses to take to reach their graduation goal, such as having the courses necessary to enroll in a particular major in college. The keeping of portfolios as part of the plan can help students going into the work­ force show the skills they’ve obtained through various course work or help stu­ dents gain admission to college.) Cooley said grades for the various areas will be weighted differently when used to arrive at the composite overall grade. In­ structional quality will be 11 percent of the overall grade, learning opportunities 11 percent, engagement 11 percent, the MEAP scores 22 percent, the changes in scores from the previous year 22 percent, and the growth of individual students as indicated by MEAPs 23 percent. “So the MEAPs are still going to count for 67 percent of your overall grade,” Cooley said. According to TJ. Bucholz. media rela­ tions director for the MDE. the state Board of Education’s Accreditation Advisory Committee has been meeting continuously to work on the details of the new accredita­ tion process. Currently being decided is how the grading system will work. Bucholz said — what sort of criteria will be used to determine individual grades. The commit­ tee hopes to be done planning the new sys­ tem in time for the August Board of Educa­ tion meeting. After the board approves the new system, schools will be asked to send the state the data needed to determine grades. “We're anticipating getting report cards out by the end of the calendar year," Bu­ cholz said. It hasn’t been determined yet if the annual grades will continue to be pre­ sented in December, he said. Cooley said he anticipates there will be paperwork to fill out to provide the state the necessary data for the new assessment system. Howtvcr. he said. “I believe if your district is involved in the North Cen­ tral Association accreditation process. Keep your friends and relatives informed! through developing goals for the NCA you’re probably going to be very solid” in the categories of instructional quality, learning opportunities and engagement. All of the Hastings schools have NCA accreditation. “With some of the things we’re doing now, I think we’ll fare pretty well.” he said. However, he said, “districts that aren’t already part of an accreditation process might find this cumbersome.” Cooley said the new accreditation system is “like any other assessment." MEAP scores show school districts areas they may need to examine in their curriculums, he said. The new system will show districts other areas where improvement is needed. “If it shows a different approach is needed to. say, professional development, it helps us make those adjustments.” Cooley said he believes people in the education system “arc happy that the MEAPS aren’t going to be the be-all. endall” of school assessments any more. While some school administrators con­ tinue to welcome the tests as a way to hold districts accountable for their performance, others continue to protest their use. Some suggest that nationally standardized tests be used instead. Those tests have been around for years, and many of the kinks have been worked out of them, educators say, such as the exclusion of questions that arc poorly worded and thus confusing to test takers. Thanks to you Barry County... Send them the BANNER. To subscribe call 945-9554 62 individuals received emergency/disaster services through the American R»d Cross. United Way, The Way Barry County Cares, Community by Community ASSISTED LIVING Memory loss can be difficult... especially when alone. ^'f\\ of our residents at Hearthstone are protected from those everyday problems that can happen when you are not near. Our Memory Care Program encourages residents in a loving and worry-free environment Rest assured, your loved ones will have quality nutrition, dignified activities, and always have someone they can count on for comfort and care. Schedule your personal tour todav by calling: 616-281-5170 .hearthstone)L assisted l i v ■ x o & MEMORY CARE CENTER e, ffleritiorroef 4352 Breton Rd. SE �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 - Page 3 Cyclists take on 24-Hour Challenge with a 125-mile ride in Barry County by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The National 24-Hour Bike Challenge Saturday and Sunday. June 15 and 16, is becoming just a memory as muscles recu­ perate and riders make up for lost sleep. The weather added a little challenge last Saturday afternoon to what is a ‘personal best endurance event" Almost 500 cyclists, countless volun­ teers. friends, family and even a few bag­ pipers descended on Middleville and the entire Barry County area. The event begins with a 125-mile loop through the entire Barry County area. Throughout the day, cy­ clists could be seen on roads throughout the county. No longer in large groups, they pedaled up and down hills, stopped in at check points and later breathed a sigh of re­ lief as threatening weather really only lasted a few cold, wet, windy rainy mo­ ments. Once cyclists complete*! the 125-mile route, they then had to finish at least one 22-milc loop before beginning the tough overnight six-mile loops. According to one volunteer who has rid­ den in the event before, “This is where your crew is really important. They can keep you riding until you reach your goal." The 24-hour challenge ended at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 16, with exhausted cyclists helping themselves to breakfast provided by the Caledonia McDonald's and waiting for the results to be announced. A total of 496 bicyclists took part. Next year’s registration will end May 31 and local organizers expect to break the 500 cyclists mark for the 21st event. The event will be held in Middleville on June 14 and 15. Hastings residents Michael O’Donnell, Douglas Smith, Mikael Hcnrikson, Nancy Henriksson-Black. and Randall and Robert Bertrand braved the course as well. Jim Wilson has accumulated more than 2,641 miles over nine years of participa­ tion. Stephanie Walbridge had 328 miles in her first attempt. Both are from Hickory Corners. Middleville resident Chuck Wilson made his first attempt on Saturday. Jay Muller was hoping to break the 2,000-milc mark in his eighth year. The Middleville resident is well known for his cycling ability. Wayne Curtis of Nashville should defi­ nitely have passed the 1000-milc mark. John and Diane Obermeyer of Grand Rapids organized the event. The following arc the top winners in each division: Overall Men: Mark Hekman, Grand Rapidsl, 450.1 miles. Overall Women: Rebecca Davis, Mankato MN. 385.1 miles. Men 18-24: 1. Mark Hekman, Grand Rapids, 450.1 miles; 2. Stosh Mintck, Alle­ gan, 255.1; 3. Chad Brewer, Muskegon MI, 222.5. Men 25-29: 1. Jonathan Samuel, Ann Arbor, 305.8 miles; 2. Matthew Falk, Grand Rapids, 303.9; 3. Stephen Niece, Hamilton. Ontario, Canada, 301.8. Men 30-34: 1. David DeGraaf, Rock­ ford, 366.8 miles; 2. Don Ruzicka, Jackson Wyo., 348.5: 3. Matthew Busch. Mankato MN, 336.3. Men 35-39: Dan Rupar, Wausau WI. 419.6 miles: 2. Robert Schaller. Peoria IL, 415.6; 3. Rob Morlock. Brookfield CT. 3973. Men 40-44: 1. Sam Baugh. Clinton MO. 419.6 miles; 2. Wayne Panepinto. Roches­ ter NY, 399.2: 3. Jeff "Bubba" Stevens, Worthington OH. 397.3. Men 45-49: 1. Thomas Buckley, Keokuk IA, 444 miles; 2. Marc Pritchard, Cattaraugas NY, 4133; 3. Glenn Dik, Grand Rapids Ml, 401.3. Men 50-54: 1. Richard Eischen, Toledo OH, 409.5 miles; 2. Martin Kulp. Red Hill PA. 397.3: 3. Daniel Shook. Wadsworth OH. 3912. Men 55-59: 1. John Geier. Bowling Green KY, 344.5 miles; 2. Claudio Vacas. Bloomfield Hills, 3323: 3. John Gallovic, Willoughby OH. 328.3 Men 60-64: 1. James Hlavka. Racine Wl. 379 miles: 2. James Cartwright. Muncie IN. 350.6; 3. Ken Scott. Muskegon. 307.9 Men 65-69: !. Lew Meyer, Berwyn PA. 301.8 miles; 2. Wendell Dilling. Midland. 245; 3. Don Stowers. Grayling. 190.1. Men 70+: 1. Larry Walcott. Jenison. 344.5 (new record): 2. Richard Lawrence. Lexington NC. 177.9; 3. Jerry Meike. Riv­ erside OH. 100. Female 18-24: 1. Hannah Mintck., Alle­ gan. 167.8 miles; 2. (tic) Jessica McGcttigan. Muskegon MI. 95.5 2. (tic) Molly Up­ dike. Greenville. 95.6. Female 25-29: 1. Mary Dekker. Grand Rapids. 291.7 miles: 2. Cara Murphy. Cio. 255.1: 3. Alison Murphy. Woodridge IL. 226.7. * Female 30-34: 1. Kerry Ham. Wausau WI. 3483 miles; 2. Michelle Dulieu. Rush NY, 291.7; 3. Karin Entcnmann. Rochester NY. 147.4. Female 35-39: 1. Jillian Trojniar. Rock­ ford IL. 261.2 miles; 2. Tracy Rhinehart. Brecksville OH. 224.6; 3. Janet McGetti- Volunteers are essential to the success o! each year’s event. Here Gene and Cathy Purdum of Williamston, Kathy and Pete Steve of Grand Rapids and George "Bud" Leonard of Wall Lake staffed the Delton Library Check In station Thornapple Arts Council begins 1st giving campaign Massachusetts residents Laura Ponsetto, Brian Wiedle. and Mike Van Randwyk took some time to recuperate after the event with friends in Hastings;. gan. Muskegon MI, 2183. Female 40-44: 1. Nancy HenrikssonBlack, Hastings. 314 miles; 2. Carolyn Calcutt, Comstock Park MI. 297.8; 3. Tracey Weber, Wooster OH, 2673. Female 45-49: 1. Rebecca Davis, Mankato MN, 385.1 miles; 2. Merry VanderLinden Vacas. Bloomfield Hills MI. 350.6; 3. Mary Lynn Monge, Columbus OH, 303.9. Female 50-54: 1. Nancy Guth, Stafford VA, 3483 miles; 2. Sue Pavlat, Troy. 261.2; 3. Lynne Potgeter, Allendale Ml, 171.8. Female 55-59: 1. Mary DeGraaf, Hudsonvillel. 202.3 miles; 2. Judith Shea, Grand Rapids. 95.6. Female 60-64: 1. Cynthia McKean, Sau­ gatuck, 95.6 miles. Female 65-69: 1. Isabelle Shcardown, Cookstown, Ontario. Canada, 71 miles. Tandem Malc/Fcmale: 1. Roberta Hill­ man Fischer. Grand Rapids MI/Doug Slack. Green Oaks OH, 401.3 miles; 2. Cynthia VanDcrWiele/Chet Buel, Raleigh NC, 322.2; 3. Karen Iseminger/Mark Bel­ linger, Westfield IN, 295.7. Tandem Malc/Malc: 1. Robert Bertrand/Randall Bertrand. Hastings!. 125.1 miles. Recumbent-Single: 1. Larry White, Holt MI, 285.6 miles; 2. Ed Carrigan. Ludington MI. 263.3: 3. David Lawson, Santa Barbara CA. 2532. Recumbent Tandem: 1. Gabriel Lagina/Michael Lagina. Gladstone MI, 184 PAY RAISE, miles. Fathcr/Son: 1. Larry Walcott/Philip Wal­ cott. Jenison MI, 689 total miles; 2. Calvin Hekman/Mark Hekman, Grand Rapids, 597.5; 3. Timothy Shechan/Bo Sheehan, Charlotte MI, 5163. Father/Daughtcr: 1. Karen Hannon/Ken Scott, Muskegon MI, 516.3 total miles; 2. Algic Murphy. Gaines MI/Alifon Murphy, Woodridge IL, 500.1; 3. Dale Piper, Jeni­ son Ml/Stacy Floyd, Kentwood, 435.1 Mother/Son: 1. Lynne Potgeter, Allendalc/Mark Potgeter, feniton, 3833 total miles. Mot her/Daughter: 1. Janet McGcttigan/Jessica McGettigan, Muske­ gon, 314.1 total miles. Husband/Wife: 1. John Guth/Nancy Guth, Stafford VA, 697 total miles; 2. Claudio Vacas/Mcrry VanderLinden-Vacas, Bloomfield Hills ML 682.9; 3. Cynthia VanDerWielc/Chet Buell, Raleigh NC, 644.4. Sibling/Sibling: 1. Resa Stariha-Remus, Monroe Ml/Petc Remus.Gowen, 441 total miles; 2. Bertrand Hauss, Pasadena CA/Jean-Marc Hauss, Auburn Hills, 380.2:3. Steve Wistie/Edwin Wistie, Brockway. 290.8. Family: 1. Mary DeGraaf/Kcn DeGraaf, Hudson­ ville MI/David DeGraaf, Rockford MI, 2673 average miles; 2. Rian Mintek/Stosh Mintek/Hannah Mintck. Allegan, 205; 3. Craig Welton, Kenlwood/David Welton, Moline/Stevcn Welton, Sachse TX, 188.6. continued from page 1 reasons: • The size of the pay raises. • The number of work days for a state lawmaker is 163, abcut 20 fewer than teachers, who average about half as much in salaries. • The increases lifted Michigan's legisla­ tors to the third highest paid in the U.S. al the start of the year 2001. • The SOCC’s pay hikes also made Michigan’s Supreme Court justices the highest paid in the nation ($164,610), Gov. John Engler the second highest paid gover­ nor in the U.S. ($177,000) and Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus the third highest paid lieu­ tenant governor ($123,900). All state officials also receive a stipend of $1,000 in unallocated expense allow­ ance. State Senator Joanne Emmons, who has represented all of Barry County in the 23rd District for the past eight years, defended the pay increases to a Legislative Coffee audience in January 2001. saying, “I sup­ port the pay raises. Why 1 should I work for less than those in an equivalent manage­ ment position?" State Rep. Gary Newell, who represents all of Barry County in the Michigan House, was not yet a member of the State House of Representatives when the recommendations were made. However, there have been no reports of him refusing the increase that took effect just as he was beginning his first term in January 2001. Emmons is being retired from the Senate after 12 years because of term limits. The Senate district covering Barry County since then has been changed by redistricting. The new 24th District now includes all of Alle­ gan. Barry and Eaton counties. State Rep. Patty Birkholz and former Stale Rep. Terry Geiger, both Republicans, are the front run­ ners in the Aug. 6 primary' in a three-way race with Joe Wicks of Holland. Newell is seeking a second two-year term in the House without opposition in the primary, but will face cither Rebecca Luka­ siewicz of Hastings or Seymour Vanderske of Lyons in the Nov. 5 general election. The ballot proposal on Aug. 6 also would allow the Michigan Legislature to reduce the pay increase amount the SOCC recommends and would provide for all sal­ ary and expense determinations to take ef­ fect after the next general election. There will be a second ballot proposal in the primary, to allow certain permanent en­ dowment funds to be invested as provided by and increase allowed spending for stale “I support the pay raises...” - Sen. Emmons parks, local parks and outdoor recreation. Approval would eliminate previous restric­ tions on investing in stocks. Approval also would: • Increase the Natural Resources Trust Fund cap on assets from $400 million to $500 million. • Allow the Natural Resources Trust Fund to continue to annually expend 33 1/3 percent of fund royalties or other revenues, up to a new asset cap of $500 million. • Increase the allowed State Parks En­ dowment Fund spending to include interest and earnings and up to 50 percent of funds received from the Natural Resources Trust Fund. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer John Fchsenfcld of the Thomapple Arts Council wants support for the arts to be widespread within the Barry County area. He praises the efforts already completed by the TAC, but knows that it will take more money to keep expanding programs. “We need enough funding to give stabil­ ity to the arts council and allow us to cover our operating expenses. Sometimes we for­ get that we need to be able to pay the utili­ ties before we can expand our activities,” he said during a recent interview. The first solicitation letters have been sent out. The campaign continues io the end of the year. For this first effort the TAC board hopes to raise $20,000. Fehsenfeld explained that the Sue Drum­ mond Fund provides through its interest funding for youth programs. But money from this fund cannot be used for operating expenses. The Arts Council board hired its first managing director three years ago. The State Street location (117 W. State St.) opened two years ago. Both these accom­ plishments have expanded activities and outreach to residents. But “there arc costs which npedfo. paid." , i Managing Director Rose Heaton said, “I am so excited about the local support we have received so far. We want people to know that we need help from everyone.” Besides the annual giving campaign which provides membership with gifts of $50 or more, the TAC is still accepting $25 memberships. “We would love to hear from anyone who can’t give money, but has time to vol­ unteer,” Heaton says. “We especially ap­ preciate those who support our programs by buying tickets and attending perform­ ances.” Heaton wants people to understand that “art is for everyone" and that it is essential for community building. Fehsenfeld stressed that more jobs arc important but “a vibrant arts community can draw residents to an area where they want to live and work.” Arts can be a solution to isolation to modem life, Heaton suggested. The down­ town visibility has also allowed the TAC to, in the words of the mission statement, “Enrich Barry County through Arts and Culture." Both Fehsenfeld and Heaton hope that the giving campaign is successful. While the Arts Council has been successful in re­ ceiving grants, funding which gives the group stability will allow board members to think about new activities. Fehsenfeld stressed that the goal of TAC programming is for it to be self supporting, but sometimes activities do not “break even.” Operating expenses would allow the TAC to underwrite worthwhile programs which take time to build support. Programs of the Thornapple Arts Coun­ cil include sponsorship with the City of Hastings of the Fridays al the Fountain dur­ ing the summer, the summer youth theater performances of “Charlotte’s Web" at the end of July, ongoing art exhibits at the State Street location, art classes for youth and adults, the annual art auction, scholar­ ships, and the Thomapple Players adult theater group, which just performed “Hello Dolly” this past spring and are planning a play for October. New this summer is a cooperative effort with the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Fontana Chamber Arts to sponsor Fontana Summer Festival concerts on Saturday eve­ nings beginning in July. The Arts Council also will be at the Barry County Fair Monday through Satur­ day from 5:30 until 8 p.m. each night. The Barry County Fair Youth Reach Program is sponsored by the Barry Community Foun­ dation and co-sponsored by the Barry County 4-H program. “We arc really happy about the grant which is paying for art materials,” Fehsen­ feld says. “This is a great way to reach out to the community. We need to be able to pay for staff time which will make this pro­ gram a success.” Information about the annual giving campaign and Arts Council activities is available by calling 945-2002. School charges fraud in non-payment suit by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A Cascade Township company has sued the Hastings School District for breach of contract, saying the district failed to pay the company $33,000 for a file server. The school district has counter-sued, claiming the company, CybcrNET Engi­ neering of Cascade Township, committed fraud by selling used computers to the school district. The countersuit also claims breach of contract on the part of CyberNET because the school district specifically stated in a request for bids that “no used equipment, rebuilt or reconfigured components will be accepted.” The school district is asking for mone­ tary damages in excess of $25,000 for both the breach of contract and fraud charges. According to documents filed in Barry County Circuit Court, the school district paid CyberNet $232,535 in early Decem­ ber, 1996 for 131 Compaq Presario com­ puters and other computer equipment. Shortly before Christmas that same month, Steve Harbison, director or opera­ tional services for the school district, re­ ceived a tip from an anonymous caller that the computers sold to the school might be refurbished rather than new. Harbison was told by the anonymous caller that serial numbers on the computers would begin with an “R” if the computers were refurbished. Harbison was also told to check the boxes in which the computers were packaged. The boxes would have a red or orange sticker indicating they were refurbished. In a written court deposition, Harbison said he checked several of the computers and discovered that the serial numbers were preceded by the letter R. He also checked the computer boxes and found a circular I patch of glue “where it appeared a sticker had been removed.” Harbison then con­ tacted Compaq Works of Houston, which confirmed that computers with an R before the serial number were refurbished. Harbison said that “after having con­ cluded that tne computers CyberNET deliv­ ered to Hastings had been refurbished, Hastings nevertheless decided, based upon recommendations from its lawyers and (its computer consulting firm) to install and use the refurbished computers.” Harbison said Hastings Schools tried to resolve the dispute by having CyberNET replace the used computers with new ones, but “those efforts at resolution were ulti­ mately unsuccessful.” “Hastings eventually contacted Compaq directly,” Harbison said. “Compaq agreed to extend the warranties on the refurbished computers, and Hastings accepted that of­ fer. Because of CyberNET’s shipment of refurbished computers, Hastings declined to pay a CyberNET invoice for a file server in the amount of approximately $33,000.” Harbison said in the April statement that “with the exception of a few computers that are no longer functioning to our satisfac­ tion, the refurbished Compaq computers that CyberNET delivered in 1996 are still in use in Hastings." Harbison gave the deposition for a New York lawsuit being brought by CyberNET against Compaq and American Express Travel Related Services which alleges in part that CyberNET lost other contracts and had its reputation injured by shipping the refurbished computers to Hastings. Harbison disputed the claim that Cyber­ NET lost contracts or had its reputation in­ jured by the incident. Harbison also said in the statement that See FRAUD CHARGE, page 12 ♦ �LETTERS from our readers... '' */ So just who invented marriage, anyhow? Dear editor, What is the point and purpose of the news and the news media? The answer surely is not to make people happy. It seems to me the purpose of the news and the media is to assure us that there are lots of unhappy people in our wcrld. Since June is the traditionally favored month for weddings, let's focus on marriage or no marriage. Three questions: (1) What is the purpose of marriage? (2) Is there value in marriage? (3r) Who invented mar­ riage, anyhow? What is the purpose of marriage? I read a sentence the other day that I thought hit the nail on the head. "Married sex beats unmar­ ried sex in both quality and quantity.” An­ other concept well proven today is “Every child needs, deserves and has a right to his faithful father and mother.” Is there value in marriage? We have al­ ready answered in concept, but a few added facts confirm the fantastic purpose and value of marriage: Unmarried mothers are 10 times more likely to be on welfare than married mothers. The possibility of "sexu­ ality transmitted diseases" among the sexu­ ally active unmarried, is at least a hundred times greater among the unmarried than the married. Who invented marriage anyhow? The answer is not difficult to find if you have the Bible. Having a Bible, and even reading it does not solve our problems. Let me share two points of our real problem, which tells us the cause of so many hurting people. "He who believes in Him is not con­ demned: But he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not be­ lieved in the name of the only begotten Son of God... "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil... "For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed... "But he who docs the truth comes to the light that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." John 3:18-21 But reading or hearing God's Word does not solve our problems. We must heed what we bear. We must be doers of God's Word. "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." James 1: 22. How do we do that? It's easy, if you have the mighty motivator. "We love Him be­ cause He first loved js." I John 4:19. Jesus answered and said to him, "If any­ one loves Me. he will keep My word; and My Father will love him. and We will come to him and make Our home with him." John 14:23. That love is the mighty motivator. Now back to the third question: Who in­ vented marriage, anyhow? "And the Lord God said. "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper compa­ rable to him... Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh... And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were noi ashamed." Genesis 2: 18-25. "Nevertheless, because of sexual immor­ ality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband." I Corinthians 7:2. Here's how to get the benefits, blessings and rewards. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteous­ ness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33. "Do not be unequally Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 45o-2531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383. Rick Trcur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President' ; comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ' One musical festival legal, another isn't yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawless­ ness? And what communion has light with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14. "Most as­ suredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. John 5:24. And here's the basic people problem. "The heart is deceitful above all things. And desperately wicked; Who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9. And here's the effective, ef­ ficient and permanent solution to that prob­ lem." Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17. Rus Sarver. Hastings To the editor: I wish to remind everyone that the Rut­ land Township Board spent nearly $10,000 of local citizens’ tax dollars in attorney fees alone on a lawsuit to stop the West Michi­ gan Music Festival, a charity event sched­ uled for Labor Day of last year. This lawsuit was fueled almost entirely by Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. The township prevailed in court, stating there would be "irreversible harm and dam­ age to the township and neighbors" if more than 100 people were allowed to gather at one time on our 64-acre farm. Mr. Vilmont then realized that, accord­ ing to his own interpretation of the ordi­ nance, he could not legally have more than 100 people gathered at once at his camp­ ground. The issue had hit home and it was time for action. A new outdoor gathering ordinance was quickly passed. In My Opinion.. With Don Spencer it was ‘no pain, no gain’ I received the news of Hastings City Councilman Donald Spencer’s resignation last week with mixed emotions. Spencer has been an interesting public figure for many different reasons over the past 15 years. There have been times he’s been an obstructionist, a maverick, a lone wolf, a combative naysayer, a man with an agenda. There have been other times where he’s been one of the few sane voices in the continuing fight for American democracy, a populist who speaks for the common working people of the community, a man who makes sure there is open public debate before a decision is made. Spencer is a unique individual in that he’s done legal battle with the city, most of which was settled easier this year with probably neither side winning. He’s unique in that he’s resigned from the council twice, both for the same reason — he moved out of the ward he was elected from. He moved out of the Second Ward in 1992 and had to re­ sign and this-month he's moving out of the Third Ward to Rutland Township, which leads some to winder if he’ll run for a Township Board scat there in 2004. Spencer had the guts when running for his City Council seal in November 1999 to tell voters up front that he wanted to get rid of City Manager Howard Penrod. He won his scat and subsequently in his first act as a councilman in the year 2000 he voted not to renew Penrod’s contract. The decision was 5-4 to oust the city manager. 1 disagreed with the council’s action, but I had to admire the guy who did precisely what he said he was going to do. a refreshing change from so many other politicians these days who just talk and don’t deliver. Spencer could be difficult during a council meeting, belaboring silly points and some­ times treating city staff and fellow council members like they’re the enemy. He often was the only one to vote “no” on routine matters. He also could be a valuable public servant when he asked the so-called “questions you’re not supposed to ask,” which some of the rest of us are afraid to utter. Because of his fearless questioning, there sometimes was much more clarity about what was hap­ pening and why. Perhaps some are glad to sec him gone from public life again. Perhaps others feel like they’ve lost their voices in city government. I recall a good friend once made the astute observation that “Democracy is an ongo­ ing argument.” It’s when the debate ceases that we need to sit up and take notice, for those people we elected may think they know what's best for us and ultimately they may “all be in it together.” For my money, every public body that says it represents the people should have someone like Donald Spencer on board, just to keep them honest and just to let the pub­ lic be assured that virtually everything will be subject to questioning, subject to debate. And that’s what will keep our democracy alive and vibrant in the long run. Spencer was a lot like that old curmudgeon in the movie “Return to Peyton Place,” who during town hall meetings always voted “no” when everybody else voted “yes.” He explained that he didn’t like unanimous votes because they “don’t seem democratic.” When he moved to adjourn the meeting, everyone responded with “aye,” and he voted “nay.” At any rate, thanks for the interesting Monday nights, Donald Spencer. — David T. Young, editor, Hastings Banner This new ordinance allows up to 2,500 people to gather in one place. Irreversible harm and damage to the township and neighbors’ evidently only takes place when citizens hold music festi­ vals. not when township supervisors hold them. The truth is that this was an opportu­ nity to put some extra money in Mr. Vilmont's pocket. This is only one of many self-serving missions the Rutland Township Supervisor has executed at the taxpayers' expense. Al what point will the people say "Enough is enough"? How much of the people’s tax dollars must be wasted before they demand qualified representation? By the way, Mr. Vilmont may want to save some of the money he made on his music festival and work on his resume. Todd Porritt, Rutland Township Korean War veteran’s complaints ‘bunk’ To the editor: I am writing in regard to the Korean War veteran in danger of losing two buildings on his property on Doster Road. I am familiar with the situation he has put himself in because I believe we have ad­ joining property lines. To set the record straight the court record was to remove three buildings, not two. The case I am familiar with is not about the courts destroying a man’s home, self worth and savings. Il’s about a community trying to enforce its rules and regulations fairly so all of the citizens have the same opportunity to live where the cost of run­ ning a democratic society is shared equally by everyone via taxes, permits and inspec­ tion fees. The judgment from the court that I was witness to came about because of the bla­ tant and long term disregard for court orders, public safety and buildings and zon­ ing codes. Acts and speeches attempting to render sympathy from the public via partial statements m an open forum at a public meeting and expecting special attention because you are a U.S. vets rubs me the wrong way. Building codes and regulations are in place to protect the innocent and insure that property values of the majority of law abid­ ing citizens are not destroyed or adversely affected by the actions of a few. Everyone wants their own piece of prop­ erty where you can do just what you want. This is a civilized society and we have rules that must be lived by or total chaos will ensue. As a strong military family, all vet­ erans of foreign wars (my parents, children and myself), are proud to have fought and served to protect this country, our society and way of life. To speak out and attempt to lay blame on others and the court system instead of accepting responsibility for your own actions is bunk. The facts speak for themselves and are a matter of public record. They are available at both Prairieville Township and Barry County courthouse. This person was given numerous opportunities to correct the many, many code violations before the court made its decision. Gregory A. Crist. Prairieville Township Hove a successful summer garage sole. Advertise in BOTH the Reminder and Banner. *Jkii, Wtek'i. 2uestian... ____ PUBLIC OPINION: Fire starter’s penalty? What do you think the penalty should be for the U.S. forest service employee who ad­ mitted she inadvertently started the huge Colorado fire? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMo/Moy Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John jacobs Frederic Jacobs Vice President President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ycxjng (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sufser Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Muo. y Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Kim Domke, Hastings: “Shouldn’t she prosecuted like any other citizen, with no special privileges?” Betty Taylor, Hastings: “Prosecute her like any­ body else. She should get prison. Just look at the harm she’s caused and the insur­ ance rates." Kate Wilson, Lake Odessa: Doreen .Andrus, Hastings: Lisa Hamilton, Nashville: Eric Chamberlain, Hastings: “I’d definitely fire her. There are a lot of people out of homes and the forest is ruined. She should be held accountable.” “Fire her. I don’t think she should be put in prison, but she should lose her job and find a way to pay back for the damage." “It’s arson, isn’t it? She burned the letter. She’s forced people out of their homes. I don’t think she should go to prison because it was an accident.” “It was an accident, so I'd give her community serv­ ice.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5:30 p.nt. Saturdays 8:30 a.m. ti Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 - Page 5 County to hire construction management firm LETTERS from our readers... Monday morning quarterbacks hypocrites To the editor: It is fascinating to watch the politicians in Congress appearing on all the news pro­ grams (Tom Daschle and Dick Gephardt in particular) attempt to exonerate themselves from any responsibility in these recent rev­ elations concerning the F.B.I. and C.I.A. These are the guys who not only have oversight of these organizations, but passed the laws that ultimately hamstrung these agencies from doing their jobs. The govern­ ment beaurocracy that these politicians seem to love have come back to bite them in the rear! You can’t have it both ways. Mr. Daschle. You can’t pass a law that prevents them from sharing information with each other, tell them they can’t use "unsavory” or criminal informants to investigate or infil­ trate groups, discourage them from wire­ tapping or tracking e-mails of suspected terrorists, and then point the finger of blame. Hindsight is 20/20 and all the Monday morning quarterbacking going on in the media and by these politicians is hypocriti­ cal to say the least. Where was this scrutiny of the previous (Clinton) Administration and their handling of all the terrorist warn­ ings and the various attacks on American soil (the previous World Trade Center bombing in 1993) and the attacks on American embassies and military personnel overseas? Instead of a "blue ribbon panel" to inves­ tigate, how about helping these agencies restructure, reform and give them the tools and equipment to do the job of protecting and preserving this country. Trying to use this as a political gain serves no purpose, but does expose the agenda of certain politicians. Maureen Dudley Dowling Non-custodial parents get raw deal To the editor: We live in the greatest country, but as cit­ izens we have a responsibility to help gov­ ern ourselves through educated voting, keeping abreast of the issues, and applying our First Amendment rights of free speech. When we do not like or approve of what is being done in government, we must work to change it. I have been doing some interesting research on children’s issues and have found that most often during/after divorce, one parent has predominant time with the children - physical custody. The noncusto­ dial parent most often only sees the chil­ dren four to six days per month. My research indicates that this arrange­ ment is harmful to the well being of the children. Children need as much time as possible with both parents to be healthy physically and emotionally. Sometimes they are in day care, even when the noncus­ todial parent could be with them Is this sensible? Under Michigan law. the recommenda­ tion is that parents be given equal custody. However, as the law is applied, there is room for a judges "discretion” This may or may not be in the best interest of the chil­ dren. Sometimes it seems that the ruling goes to the parent who can produce the most fiction against the other parent, thus keeping the parental fighting going and lin­ ing the pockets of attorneys, not to mention job security for judges and the rest of the system. Who loses? The children! They, of course, become somewhat estranged from the noncustodial parent, their housing, food and education funding can be depleted in court battles and their well being is dam­ aged. Isn’t it a good idea to give equal time to the children with the parents, expect the parents to work to support the children, their own household, and pay half each of all the expenses for the children? The chil­ dren are rarely consulted as to what they would like, yet it is their lives that are most affected. Children love both parents. Divorce is an issue in itself that tends to create two households of poverty, while punishing any noncustodial parent who only wants to love the children and have Mt. Hope Cemetery needs 2 pillars Dear editor: Another Memorial Day has come and gone, and we still only have pillar to the entrance of the Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. We have a very nice and well kept ceme­ tery, but for the last three or four years we were supposed to get the pillars fixed. First they had to find someone to lay them. The next year the excuse was that they couldn’t match the bricks. Julia Shaw donated a substantial amount of money for the upkeep of this cemetery. I am sure she would say to tear the old one down and get all new brick to build two new pillars that would match. This could be paid for from the interest of the donation of her money. Someone is dragging their feet on this project. Andy Aicken Sr. Middleville more time with them. The whole aspect of it is very sad and the results are drug use, suicide, health problems, emotional prob­ lems. prostitution, etc. The list of damage to the children is very long. Presently there is a bill before the Michigan House, HB 4664. that tries to rec­ tify some of this national crisis. Similar bills have already passed in other states as we come to terms with the havoc that is wrecked on future generations with current law. This bill would establish equal custody as the norm, rather than the exception. This bill is currently in committee with Rep. Jim Howell as the chair. I hope that anyone who sees the need to support the well being of children will write to him at the State Capital. Lansing. MI 48909. This bill does allow review of cases where there is real abuse or neglect, howev­ er most divorces involving children do not involve abuse. I would like to sec noncustodial parents, grandparents and others unite in support of our children. I would be happy to discuss this issue or any other social issue with any­ one. You may contact me through my busi­ ness at 948-8609. Gloria Anderson, Hastings tend special meetings if needed. "One of my very important jobs is to protect you people from spending too much money too soon. You have to have enough to finish your project,” Beckering said. “You always want to be safe and conservafive.. ” “I feel good about where those budgets are,” Beckering said, noting that a contin­ gency fund is set aside to take care of un­ foreseen items. He docs not charge addi­ tional fees on change orders "within the ba­ sic scope.” In other business, last week, the county board: • During public comment, heard Hast­ ings citizen Ward Weiler ask questions about duties of the county commissioners and wondered about duties of the former board of township supervisors in relation to current government. County Board Chair­ man Jeff MacKcnzii told Weiler he could See COUNTY, page 12 Candidate's ‘Coffee’ held Rebecca Lukasiewicz talks with community members last Friday morning at her ‘Coffee with the. Candidate' forum at County Seat in Hastings. 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Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner A New Name, New Mission, New Pledge of Service To You For the BEST Color Film Processing around, see the experts Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. Correction: In last week's Banner, it was erroneously reported in the "First Friday” story about Monica Rappaport's conservation concerns that Joe Lukasiewicz works for the conser­ vation district. Actually, it’s been 11 years since he’s worked for the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service in which he provided technical and planning assistance to the Barry Conservation District. He now works for the Department of Defense's De­ fense Logistics Agency as a specialist re­ searching and assisting in the management of military assets used by US warfighters and NATO countries. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Beckering Advisor Inc. of Grand Rapids will likely be the first construction manager the Barry County Board of Commissioners has retained. The County Board voted 6-1 tc adopt a resolution of intent to hire Beckering, sub­ ject to the terms of a contract to be re­ viewed by county attorney Jim White and submitted to the County Board for further action. Bcckcring’s duties would involve man­ agement services in the construction of the proposed Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment and County Commission on Ag­ ing building projects in Hastings. Commissioner Tom Wing cast the only dissenting vote. Commissioner Wayne Ad­ ams was absent. White said the contract with Beckering would eliminate the need for a general con­ tractor for the construction projects. “...This does not change or increase the cost of your project in the pre-bid stage,” White told the board. "Many of these ex­ penses would be part of the general con­ tractor’s bid to you.” David J. Beckering, president of the Beckering firm, has proposed charging up to $270,275 for his firm’s services. Beckering. a Gun Lake resident, said his firm has a "modified construction manager approach," handling the selection of sub­ contractors with county board approval and providing an umbrella performance bond. The bond provides protection to the sub­ contractor, which makes smaller subcon­ tractors eligible to bid, he said. Modified construction management com­ bines "both worlds and gets it all to where the owner actually has something where you really have a purse-string feel,” Beck­ ering said. “...Our performance bond is our lifeline...” He has an extensive background in gen­ eral contracting and started his own modi­ fied construction management firm about eight years ago. Beckering said he will be personally in­ volved in both projects. He has a superin­ tendent in the field who will have dedsion making capabilities, but that he does “up­ front" tasks such as preparing bid packages, resolving problems that arise on the project, budget work and changes. He expects to be in Hastings every other week to run the county’s job site progress meetings. He also will be available to at­ Located at... J-Ad Graphics For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) M-43 Highway North of Hastings 945-9554 101 Pennock Partner, Kerry, Physical Therapy Supervisor Pennock , . orote**‘on11' Progressive c. "'Partners d, nerson»v? in P" Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings c*re �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 grandchildren; her mother. Donna (Curtis) Beckwith of Grand Rapids; sisters, Linda (Roger) Starr of Chelsea. Elaine (David) Moore of Kent City; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday . June 19.2002 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Pastor Bruce Stewart officiat­ ed. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Gloria Jean Dennis MIDDLEVILLE - Gloria Jean (Beck­ with) Dennis, age 56. of Middleville, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday. June 16.2002 after a short fight with cancer and pneumonia. Gloria was bom in Grand Rapids. MI on June I. 1946. Gloria Jean Dennis was a homemaker, she devoted her life to her family and church, she was a caring, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, doing kind deeds for family and friends. She was a member of Use first Baptist Church of Middleville. She loved doing crafts of all kinds especially loved marking angels. She was preceded in death by her father Albert Beckwith and a sister Suzie. Gloria is survived by her husband of 34 years, Victor A. Dennis; sons. Victor L. Dennis of Kalamazoo. Charles A. (Carol) Dennis of Middleville; daughter. Ann Marie (Jeff) Junge of Middleville; four | Mat— wa Obit wiles ====== ~Carro/^"Tarni'e‘ NASHVILLE - Carroll A. Lamie. age 85. of Nashville, died March 26. 2002. Services will be held Saturday. June 22. 2002 at I p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Ml. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Ohnslcad. (6t6) 758-5021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Bollwood 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Momscn. Service Times: Worship Service 9*45 a.m.; day School 11 .*00 a.m.: Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Slud) A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m ery provided Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12- ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH noon. Saturday nights • Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor- Sunday School 11:15 a.m Nurs­ 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ nell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 matior. call the church office. p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m_. Confession Satur­ day 3:3(M:I5 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.: classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun day. 1IXX) a.ra.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings al cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver, 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pjit; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 pjn. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice: 6:00 p.m. evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday &. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday GRACE LUTHERAN neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ Converse. Minister for Youth and CHURCH Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ care provided) 9414. Thursday. June 20 - 5:45 pm. Adult Bell Choir. Saturday. June 22 - 8:00 p.m. Narcotics SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa non cal! 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cal) Church Of­ fice. 948 8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Anonymous. Sunday. June 23 8:00 II 10:00 a.n». Worship. Mon­ day. June 24 - 6:30 p.m. Softball game at Midtflcville. Tuesday. June 25 - 6:30 pan. Softball Game Cedar at Creek; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous Wednes­ day. June 26 - 7.TX) p.m. Worship; 8:00 p_m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with ele.3«or to all Boon. Kathy Browt. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norr.i Bouma Music Director. 8:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dens:. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available far infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN and CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High or fpcofhfavoyager net. Nelson E Leisure Time Fellowship Faithful Men. School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 a.m. 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. ward to worshipping with you. 239 E. North St. Hastings. Rev. terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time” is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. Slate Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look for­ evening service 6.00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BiNe 7:00 p.m. ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 a_m.-l2:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic CEDAR CREEK BIBI E Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 1’0:00 a.m.; Worship vice from 8:45-930 un„ IOOO10:45 a_m_ Sunday School for all ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spun-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10: 30 a.m.. 6:00 pan.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club far boys A girls ages 4-12. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark Preschool. Thursday, June 20 9: 00 a_m. Son Canyon River Ad­ venture! Vacation Bible School. Friday. June 21 - 9:00 a.m. Son Canyon River Adventure! Vaca­ tion Bible School. Saturday. June 22 - 2:30 p.m. Jim Jensen Memo­ rial Golf Tournament at Mulberry Farr. Sunday. June 23 - 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Children’s Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour - Dining Room; 10: 30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 10:50 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children’s Workship is available during both Service. Monday. June 24-9:15 a.m. Staff meets for prayer and planning; 7:00 p.m. Worship & Music Committee meets in the Choir Room. Tuesday. June 25 1:00 p.m. Church Register Com­ mittee meets in the Dining Room. Wednesday. June 26 - 6:45 pan. Praise Team; 7XX) p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal; 7 XX) p.m. PNC meets tn Adult Education Class­ room. “V Pastors David and Rose MzcDould An oasis of God's love “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-6I6-73I-5I94 or 1-517-852-1806. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPOR ATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER -1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan f WILKINSON. LAKE, DELTON Harold A. Hawks, age 94, of Wilkinson Lake. Delton, passed away Sunday evening. June 16, 2002. at his home surrounded by his faithful, loving family after a short ill­ ness. Harold was bom Sept. 2. 1907 in Park Rapids. MN. the son of Lloyd and Lena (Day) Hawks and came to the Delton area as a young child. Harold was married lo Mary Brown in 1930 and she passed away in 1978. In 1981 he married the former Maxine Knowlton and she survives. He had worked at the Delton Creamery and Lockshore Dairy, retiring in 1969. He also spent much of his working life fanning. Harold was a member of the Johnstown Grange for many years, but his first love was fishing. He also made dolls. Cyprus clocks and spent mm h time flea marketing. Surviving besides his wife Maxine; are four daughters. Louise Belson of Battle Creek, Ilene (Ronald) Grant of Battle Creek, Janet (Keith) Welbum of Lawton and Dorothy (Donald) Eaton of Hastings; three step children. Michael (Becky) Knowlton of Muskegon. Jerry (Joan) Knowlton of Oregon, and Timothy (Lisa) Knowlton of Battle Creek; 14 grandchil­ dren; 28 great grandcuildren; nine step grandchildren; three step great grandchil­ dren: sister Clarissa Johnson. Hastings; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death also by his par­ ents and two brothers; son-in-law. Harry Belson. ' Funeral services were held on Wednesday. June 19, 2002 at WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barry County Community Foundation. Arrangements were made by William’s Gores Funeral Home in Delton. CLINTON. INDIANA - Sylvia W. Forster died June 14, 2002 in Clinton. Ind. Prior io that she resided in Hastings and Delton, Michigan. She was bom Jan. 18. 1934 in Dallas, Texas. Surviving are a son. Frank Foster, his wife. Julie Forster, both of Brazil, Indiana; daughter. Shannon Forster Albert, and her husband, Michael Albert, both of Lansing. Michigan; two grandsons. McKinley and Nathan Forster, both of Brazil. Indiana; two brothers. Dick Wink, his wife Peggy, both of Overland Park. Kansas; and Walter Wink, his wife June, both of Sandisfield, Massachusetts. A private memorial service was held in Brazil, Indiana. [ John WH/fam Letson [ INVERNESS - John William Letson. age 72. Inverness, died at home Saturday. June 15. 2002. under the care of his family and hospice. A native of Clinton County. Michigan, he was bom Nov. 9, 1929 to the late William and Mary Walters Letson. He had been a winter resident here from Bellevue. Michigan. He was a retired farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church of Citrus Springs. FL and the Crossroads United Bretheran Church in Charlotte. MI. He is survived by his wife of 52 years. Joan Carlson Letson. Inverness and Bellevue. MI; one son, Roy J. Potterville (and wife Karen). MI; two daughters, Eloise Berry (and husband Dale). Freeport, MI. and Joyce Wait (and husband Larry), Lake Odessa. MI; one brother. Harold. Bayfield. Colorado; two sisters. Ardith Knop. Middleville. MI and Laura Lennox. Wyandotte. MI; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Ralph. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday. June 29th at 10:30 a.m. from Crossroads United Bretheran Church in Charlotte. Ml. Interment of the um will fol­ low at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Crossroads United Bretheran Church. Arrangements were made by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory. Inverness. The family of Gene Francis Carr is cele­ brating his life as a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was called to his heavenly Father on June 17. 2002. al the age of 73 following a long illness. He was born on June 10. 1929 in Sunfield. MI to John and Mary Carr. Gene was the youngest of seven children. Gene was preceded in death by his moth­ er and father, sister, Clara Timmerick; brothers. George and John Edward Carr, and son. Randy Paul Carr. Surviving are Bcmadine Carr, his wife of 52 years; sons, Thomas and James Carr; daughter. Patricia Hoisington; six grand­ daughters; one grandson; and numerous nephews and nieces. Also surviving are two sisters. Kate Martini and Delores Stedge; and brother. Leo Carr. Gene served the Lake Odessa comrnu ity at PufT-Lapo Sales Inc., a John Deere and Chevrolet dealership for 24 years before forming G & W Sales. Inc., another John Deere dealership he partnered with Wayne Steward for 22 years before retiring in 1993. Gene also served the Lake Odessa com­ munity as a member of the Board of Directors for the Union Financial Corporation, the holding company for the Union Bank of Lake Odessa, as well as the Church Board for St. Edwards Catholic Church of Lake Odessa. He served on the Lake Odessa Village Council, and was a former captain and sec­ retary of the Lake Odessa Fire Department from 1962 to 2000. He also served on the advisory committee for Lakewood auto mechanics at Lakewood High School. Donations in Gene’s name may be direct­ ed to St. Edwards Catholic Church Building Fund or the Lake Odessa Volunteer Fire Department. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday. June 20. 2002 at Sl Edwards Church. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. | Howard K. Wiersma MIDDLEVILLE ■ Howard K. Wiersma, age 75. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. June 15, 2002 at home. Howard K. Wiersma was bom on May 14. 1927 at Cutlerville, Mich., the son of Gcrritl and Lena (Oslcrhouse) Wiersma. He was raised in Cutlerville and attended Gaines School. Cutlerville Christian Schools, graduating in 1938. He was married to Evelyn Bonga on Aug. 4, 1945 at Grandville. Mich. He was employed at Steelcase, and was a self-employed carpenter. He served in the United States Army dur­ ing World War II. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Wiersma; five daughters. Marcia Quada of Middleville. Sandra (Bruce) Wright of Ionia, Bonnie (Ken) Burgett of Allegan. Linda (Bill) Allen of Hastings. Debra (Lewis) Newman of Holland; three sons. Kirtus (Janet) Wiersma of Fenwick. Wayne (Helen) Wiersma of Middleville. Darrell (Shelly) Wiersma of Waylano; 22 grand­ children; 15 great grandchildren; brother. John (Judy) Young of Byron Center, two sisters. Margaret Herp of Lansing, and Eva Mettnick of Alto; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother. Jay Wiersma. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 18. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Bruce Slewart officiated. Interment Blain Cemetery. Gaines Township. Memorial contribute is may be made to Wings of Hope Ho. pice. Allegan or American Diabetes Assoi iation. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. More OBITUARIES on page 14 SPRING HILL. FLORIDA - Hany B. “Bud" Thompson. 82. of Spring Hill. Fla. arid formerly of Hayings and Gun Lake areas died Sunday. May 19. 2002 in Spring Hill. He was employed by Hastings Manufacturing Company and served as vice president and chief engineer and was president of Hastings Limited in Canada. Mr. Thompson enjoyed golf and fishing and was also active in various civic groups. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Ada “AJ” Thompson of Spring Hill. Fla.; son. Eric (Cathy) Thompson of Kentwood. Mich.; step-son. Larry (Rebecca) Buonodono of Tampa. Fla. and Gregory (Joyce) Buonodono of Midland. Mich.; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are two sisters. Lillian Taffee and Agnes Hollister, both of Hastings. Preceding him in death was his first wife. Dorothy J. (Johnson) Thompson on March 9. 1985. Memorial will be held at 2 pjn. Monday. June 24, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. zXrrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | Doris Hen^Rockwell [ CHARLOTTE - Doris Ilene Rockwell of Charlotte, died Saturday. June 15. 2002 at the age of 90. Mrs. Rockwell was bom Feb. 8, 1912 at the family home in Vermontville, the daughter of Herman and Sylvia (Briggs) Gusey. She retired from the State of Michigan. Personnel Office in 1975, was a homemak­ er and assisted on the family farm. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Kalamo. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Elam M. in 1982 and is survived by son Elam “Rocky" (Diana) Rockwell, daughter Audrey (David) Starr, grandchil­ dren Kevin Rockwell, Shawn and Damian Starr, great grandchildren Heather and Travis Rockwell, all of Charlotte. Funeral services were hcl Tuesday. June 18, 2002 at the Vermontville Bible Church. Rev. Dan Smith officiated. Interment was at the Hastings Township Cemetery in Barry County. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Further information available at www.prayfuncral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Orvill^Edwin Futre//J EDWARDSBURG - Orville Edwin Futrell, age 53. of Edwardsburg. Ml died Sunday, June !6,2002 at his home, after an illness. He was bom Oct. 17. 1948 in Paducah. Ky. to Orville E. Futrell and Rubena G. Outland. Mr. Futrell worked as a cabinet maker for RV Manufacturing; Federal Paperboard; AMS (Automated Medal Service) of Elkhart, recently, before his disability. He was married Dec. 23. 1991 in Edwardsburg. Ml to Beverly Bacon, who survives. He was a member of Sons of Legion, the American Legion of Osceola, IN. Also surviving are his sons. Troy (wife, Michele) of Edwardsburg. Todd (wife. Deanita) of Edwardsburg. Joseph (wife, Michele) of Orangeville and Jonathon (wife. Marisa) of Edwardslurg; brothers, Terry “Maxon" (wife. Barbara) Futrell of Grange. IN and David Futrell of Elkhart, IN; sisters. Carolyn (husband. Denver) Reed of Newton. TX. Glenda Bryant of Elkhart. IN and Maris (husband. Robert) Merencsics of Edwardsburg. MI and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grand­ daughter. Amber Lynn Futrell. Services were held Wednesday. June 19. 2002 at Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home. Pastor David C. Stauffer <of New Life Baptist Church. Osceola. 1IN officiated. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 - Pago 7 Big Brothers Big Sisters hires senior caseworker Willard Myers is 80 June 21 Chadderdon-Shy to be wed this month Chamberlins to mark golden anniversary Bob and Mona (Osborne) Chamberlin. 11138 S. M-43 Hwy.. Delton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2002 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St. (M-43) in Delton. Family and friends are all invited. They ask that your presence be your only gift. Their five children and spouses are Rebecca and Don Blaesser of Plymouth. Kim and Brian McCool of Delton. Julie and Ken Osgood of Delton, Daniel and Maryellen Chamberlin of Roscommon and Mark and Denise Chamberlin of Delton. They have nine grandchildren. Mr. Chamberlin retired from the Kellogg Company after 38 years. He was a fireman with the B.P.H. Fire Department in Delton for many years and was Fire Chief when he retired. Mrs. Chamberlin was a librarian at the Delton-Kellogg Schools until her retire­ ment in 1989. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Krul of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Chadderdon of Cloverdale, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shy of Pensacola. Fla. announce the engage­ ment of their children Melissa Chadderdon and Jeffrey Alan Shy. Melissa is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School. The bride received a bache­ lors of science degree in biology from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. She is currently employed at Perrigo Pharmaceutical Company in Allegan, Mich. Jeffrey is a 1992 graduate of Wellington High School in West Palm Beach, Fla. The groom attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of North Alabama. He is currently employed at Assurant in Grand Rapids. The couple is planning a June 2002 wed­ ding at St. Rose of Lima in Hastings. Felix Phillip Gonzales. Pasadena. CA and Tracy Lynn Webster. Caledonia. Timothy Mark Johnson. Middleville and Alissa Wendy Longstreet. Byron Center. Gary Allen Hayward. Delton and Marcy Beth Campbell. Delton. Chris James Stevens. Delton and Jeannie Rebecca Denniston. Delton. Jeffrey Mark Joslin, Hastings and Shelley Lynn Riley, Hastings. Michael Roger Butler. Sr.. Cloverdale and Tammy Lynn Heffner, Cloverdale. Randy Allen Rieder, Plainwell and Jayne Eileen Lewis, Plainwell. James Edward Bowerman, Plainwell and Amanda Mae Hirons, Middleville. Michael Lee StreveL Shelbyville and Cathleen Lynn Walters. Shelbyville. Drew Charles Coppess. Wheaton, IL and Jane Michelle Butkema, Hastings. Nathan Jay Bies, Hastings and Stephanie Marie Conrad, Hastings. Alberto Pacheco. Hastings and Geralene Linda Slaughter, Hastings. Alfredo Rotes, Woodland and Angela Marie Briggs. Woodland. David Jay Osier. Hastings and Beth Ann Chamberlain, Hastings. Willard Myers of Nashville will celebrate his 80th birthday on Friday. June 21, 2002. Willard has farmed since the 1940’s and also worked at John Bean Mfg. in Lansing in the heat treat department for 27 years. Caldwell-Carlson to be wed June 30 The engagement of Grace A. Caldwell of Sarasota, Fla and Michael R. Carlson of Sarasota. Fla. is announced. She is the daughter of Paul and Mary Odum of Brandon. Fla. He is the son of Roy and Sandi Carlson of Hastings Michigan. The bride-elect graduated in 1981 from Pine View High School and 1986 from the University of South Florida. Tampa. She is employed by METI and is a member of FPRA, Church of the Palms. The bridegroom-elect graduated in 1981 from Hastings High School and 1986 from Ball State University. He is employed by Cardinal. Carlson and Partners Architects and is a member of Faith Presbyterian, AIA, Rebuild Sarasota, Florida Green Building Coalition. A June 30, 2002 wedding is planned. State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of MARY KENT, deceased Date of birth: 05/21/1915 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. MARY KENT, who lived at 712 W. WALNUT STREET, HASTINGS, Michigan died 05/07/2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al! claims against tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to JOAN BAINES, named per­ sona! representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS and the named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. ROBERT L. BYINGTON (P27621) 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 JOAN BAINES 217 HANOVER STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49056 (6/20) Lani Jane Stacks was recently hired as the new senior caseworker for the Barry County Big Brothers Big Sisters program. She officially began her duties May 13. She is working out of an office at the Barry Intermediate School District. She is cur­ rently looking for adult volunteers wanting to be a mentor to a young person. Stacks, who lives in Battle Creek, has a degree in sociology from Lake Superior State University in Sault Stc. Marie. She has worked as a project coordinator for the Arc of Calhoun County, as a coordinator of a program providing assistance to attorneys doing pro bono work, and as a volunteer caseworker for the American Red Cross. Since 1997 she’s been a substitute teacher. Stacks said the program already has some volunteers, and a few children have been referred for matches. “We’ve got funding for the near future,” she said. “My responsibility right now is recruiting volunteers and letting the com­ munity know the service is here for chil­ dren between the ages of six through 17." One of her first duties was to meet mem­ bers of the Barry Community Resource Network. The BCRN has been working for two years to get the Big Brothers Big Sis­ ters program going in Barry County, ac­ cording to BB/BS committee member Tom Mohler. Through school officials, representatives of local human service agencies, and suiveys of needs in Barry County, Mohler said that “it became real clear there was a need for mentoring opportunities for youngsters in Barry County. We were getting more and more reports that many youngsters needed an adult caring friend.” The BCRN formed a steering committee “to determine what would be the best way to address those needs. We looked at a number of dif­ ferent mentoring models. Some were church-based, some community or school­ based. We had presentations from four dif­ ferent agencies.” Big Brothers Big Sisters “offered the best fit for Barry County," Mohler said. “It seemed like they had the capacity to be more responsive to the indi­ vidual needs of youngsters.” Representa­ tives from the Kalamazoo office of BB/BS came to Barry County and “helped us de­ termine what needed to be done,” Mohler said. “Our end goal was to have a full-time person providing services. So we set about raising funds and reached our goal 4-5 Health THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTERMEDI­ ATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education wil be hatd 7:30 p.m Monday. July 8. 2002, at the Barry intermediate School District Office, 525 W Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. Michigan All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting James A. Hund, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education AWES HEALTH FOODS • AWES HEALTH FOODS • ANNES HEALTH FOODS Naw CMrr^t-ng O1LQA.N1C. ptLODbLCEH! 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N CCt Arrowhead mills Raisin Bran All 30% OFF! BOY, Nathan Joshua bom on April 15 to Joshua and Charlyne Thomas of Mid­ dleville. Nathan weighed 2 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 15 inches long. The proud grandpar­ ents arc David and Ruby Thomas of Hastings and Anita Janose of Middleville. gram. “One of the things that was real im­ pressive was the generosity of individuals, corporations, businesses, agencies and foundations throughout the community,” Mohler said. “It’s real exciting,” Mohler said. “We’ve gone from identifying a need to developing an action plan, raising funds, and inter­ viewing" for a caseworker. “We feel in­ credibly fortunate to have Lani with us to help make it all happen.” Stacks said it’s going to take time to de­ velop the program. “I’m eager to hear from people willing to do something like this as a volunteer,” she said. Being in the Big Brother Big Sister program can be reward­ ing for adults as well as children, she said. “A lot of adults have an enriched life” be­ cause of their involvement with the pro­ gram, she said. “Life gets kind of boring. A child puts a little magic in your life.” While working as a substitute teacher, she said, she saw first hand the need for adult mentors for children. “The class­ room’s very limited. After school and be­ yond is where you make it all happen.” For more information on the program, contact Stacks at 945-9545, Ext. 53. Notice of Annual Meeting of Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education (y)JUST ASK US, ING. Home Lam Stacks months ago.” Some $50,000 was raised for the pro­ Organic Grains Al Netual. Lightly Sweetened 12 oz. Box SRLE PRICE s2.93 ANNE'S HEALTH FOODS • NATURAL FOOS -VITAMINS -HERBS OPEN Mon - Fn io to 9 Set. K) to 4 • 104 E Stare Sr. Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-0875 - Prices Good While Supplies Ust �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 £ake Odessa G3SVZ7S The Depot/Museum will be open next week on Alumni Day. Saturday. June 29. from I until 5 p.m., Betty Carey and Laurel Garlinger will be the day * hostesses. The walls will be lined with graduating classes and the showcases will be filled with school souvenirs. The museum has many items from the former high school building, which was razed. The tall flagpole with its four surrounding decorative urns came from there, as did a pair of doors and small­ er items. Remember the Lake Odessa High School logo in the middle of the gym floor? That too is on display. There are several items for sale, including mugs, books, key chains and postcards. Vacation Bible school begins Sunday. June 23. at Central United Methodist Church, running five nights from 6:45 to 8:30. The Fellowship Hall has a new roof, thanks to a busy work day last Saturday. With a dumpster in place, volunteer work­ ers ripped the old shingles off. The new roof material was applied the same day. The first crew had men and boys besides Ashley Seibel and Abbie Walker. The workers enjoyed meals served on site. Fellowship Hall had its pitched roof about 27 years ago. Before that it was like several other downtown buildings with a flat roof. One by one, the pitched roofs afterward were added to Dr. Tromp’s office, the EBI build­ ing. the Page building. VanZyl dental build­ ing and the dry cleaners* building. The Ionia County Genealogical Society has set out to map all the cemeteries in the county. Want to guess how long it look to cover 33 acres at Lakeside Cemetery? The latest project is the North Plains Cemetery. On Friday, five workers enumerated one section and the week before they had done the oldest portion. Maybe twice more will finish. On Sunday morning. Mrs. James (Vanessa) Broe was recognized as a certi­ fied lay speaker in the United Methodist Church. She took her vows from her pastor. Dr. Don Ferris, with the congregation join­ ing in the liturgy. She has completed the course of study for this certification. Matt and Pearl Goodcmoot are parents of a baby girl. Mollie Marie, bom Monday. June 10. Happy grandparents are Von and Sharlenc Goodcmoot. On June 11. the Alethians met at Emerson Manor, with Joan Rohrbacher and Barbara Waring the hostesses. The two dozen members enjoyed a picnic meal together. Arthur tnd Helen Graul were guests. Art entertained the group with his accordion, playing many numbers from memory. His instrument, a Hohner made in China, has buttons instead of keys. The next NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick R. Adams and Stacy Netl Adams (original mort­ gagors) to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of Amenca. N.A.) successor m interest by merger of Nabonsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 26. 1998. and recorded on June 1. 1998 in Liber Document •1012801 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot NINETY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 03/100 dollars ($93,771.03). including interest at 7 500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml ai 1:00 p.m. on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 83. subject to an easement for drive-way purposes in the Northwest comer oi said Lot 3. being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feet East and West on lot line and 36 feet North and South of lot line with a diagonal hne joining the East and South extremities there­ of. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated. June U. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 B.ngham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200219556 VA Number 29-29-6-0625386 Hawks (7/4) project for the Alethians is the annual chicken barbecue set for Friday. July 12. This will be year 46. That is a lot of chick­ en! In the early years the ineal was served on the church lawn, complete with lights strung from the trees, piped music and grilling done by men of the class. Now meals are served indoors and more meals are carried out than are eaten on the premis­ es. Kim Deardorff is the master planner and co-ordinator. Village workers have been tackling the job of replacing the roof and a door on the cobblestone gas station, vintage 1920s. on Fourth Avenue at First Street. On Saturday all local members of the Garlock family attended the open house at Big Rapids for nephcw/cousin David, who graduated two weeks earlier. His Uncle Don went directly from there to (former) Blodgett hospital for medical treatment where he was kept for a heart problem. Close family members have received the word on Sunday of the death of Reo McMillen. 91. earlier that day. He was prin­ cipal of Lake Odessa High School and then went into industry, where he worked at the Clark Engineering Company. He and his wife ha»r been in a retirement home at Fremont, near their daughter Joyce Belkman. whose husband is a doctor at Newaygo. He is also survived by younger brothers, and sons Robert and Neil, grand­ children and other relatives. He was prede­ ceased by brothers Garold. LaRue. Keith and sisters Arlene Yene and Helen Fickes. Funeral services and burial were to be on Wednesday at Berrien Springs. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rolf E. Depyper (original mortgagors) to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 26. 2001, and recorded on March 2. 2001 in Docket <1055558 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 10. 2002. which was recorded on May 1. 2002. in Docket #1079733. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY­ SEVEN AND 50/100 dollars ($55,787 50). includ­ ing interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on July 11.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 14 of Assessor s Plat *2 to the Village of Nashville according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on page 66. Also desenbed as: Commencing at a point 4 rods East and 132 feet South of the Northeast comer of Lot 44 of A.W. Phillips. Addition to the Village of Nashville; thence East 77 feet; thence North 47 feet; more or less; thence West 77 feet; thence South 47 feet; more or less, to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption penod Shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shill be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File <200129455 Stallions we clean siding, patios, walk-ways Lakewood High School band director David McQueen accompanied seven senior band students to New York City last week where they saw a big league ballgame, the opera “Aida" and the Rockefeller Center, among other sights. Youth Fellowship members of Central UMC spent a long day on Monday visiting Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. Fathers of the Congregational Church were treated to breakfast Sunday morning, with the meal prepared by ladies of the Women’s Fellowship. The Woodland Evangelical church on Brown Road has had its day. It has under­ gone name changes over the past 60 years to become Evangelical United Brethren in 1946. Lakewood EUB in the 1960s and Lakewood United Mchodist in 1968. Meantime, with the mergei with the first EUB church in the village, a new church was built next door and the original church was used for Sunday School classes. That usage also has evolved over the years. Two years ago. classes ceased meeting in this building. A vote was taken recently to raze the structure. It was slated to lose its bell on Wednesday night, with razing soon to fol­ low. Meantime a large new building is tak­ ing shape to the north from the current chancel to include restrooms, offices, space for the Living Stones puppet group and more. The Lansing State Journal carried an obituary for Shirley Schrauben. 64, of Portland. She was a daughter of the late Stanley and Ernestine Figurski. who lived on Brown Road near Martin. She had been married to husband Don for 43 years. She is survived by five children and sister Mrs. Lanny (Cy nthia) Reed of Portland. Her funeral is being held today at St. Patrick’s Church, with burial in Portland cemetery. The Journal also lists the death of John William Letson, 72, of Inverness, Fla., on June 15. He was formerly a fanner at Bellevue. His memorial service is to be on June 29 at Crossroads U.B. Church at Charlotte, at 10:30 a.m. He was the father of Mrs. Larry (Joyce) Wait of Nash Road. His parents were the late William and Mary Letson of Woodland and Hastings. Ann landers Love at VFW Dear Ann Landers: I am a 60-year-old widow and have been seeing “John" for two years. He also is 60 years old and has been divorced for over 30 years. John is kind, gentle, generous and loving. We both agreed not to date other people. The problem is. John has a lot of ex-girl­ friends. I have met a few. and most don't bother me. The last girlfriend, however, is a nuisance. “Lucy” is 15 years younger than John and dated him for a long time. I sus­ pect Lucy still loves him. but she insists they are just friends. She lives two door? away from John and often stops by his house to borrow things or to ask him to drive her somewhere. John is a good person and doesn’t want to refuse her. Here’s the real problem: John often goes to the VFW hall and socializes without me. Unfortunately. Lucy goes there, too. I have asked John to bring me along, but he says it hurts Lucy’s feelings to see us together. What about MY feelings? Am I wrong to be jealous? - Jennie in Mary land. Dear Jennie: Are you sure John is no longer interested in Lucy? Il is mighty sus­ picious that he meets her at the VFW and refuses to let you come along. As long as Lucy believes there is hope, she will be “hurt’ to see him with you. She will not get over John until she admits he has moved on. Tell John to bring you next time so Lucy can see that your relationship is rock solid. Insist on it. Well wishing Dear Ann Landers: I recently received a note from the wife of an acquaintance. She said it was her husband's 50th birthday and she was giving a small party for his closest friends. She said I am not invited to the party, but she would like me to send a mes­ sage wishing him a happy birthday so he can read it at the gathering. Is this a normal procedure? It sounds rude to me. What do you think? - California Girl. Dear California: It is impolite to make people aware of a party to which they have not been invited. However, since the man is merely an acquaintenance and not a close friend, I see no harm in wishing him well on his birthday. Unsettling Dear Ann Landers: Two months ago. my young son was riding his bike and fell off. A neighbor caught him. which was for­ tunate, but the bike rolled forward and hit the back end of the neighbor's car. There was a dent and several scratches. The car is fairly new. and my neighbor politely asked me to pay to repair the dam­ ages. Of course, 1 agreed to do so immedi­ ately. He went to several body shops and gave me the estimates. He told me he wanted to fix the car the next day and asked if I could pay him in cash to expedite the process. I went to my bank, withdrew the money and gave it to him. It has been weeks, and this man has not yet taken the car to be fixed. Every time I see him, he says. "I'm taking it in next week.” I handed him several hundred dol­ lars in good faith, and now I feel he has taken advantage of me. Is there something I should do? - Out of Pocket in New York. Dear New York: The man obviously did not want to report the accident to his insur­ ance company. Nonetheless, you owed him RELAX! Clean or restore decks, ect. 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He is. however, under no obligation to use the money to repair the car. The real problem is. you handed him cash, and there is no record of your pay­ ment. Write up a statement explaining the damages, what the estimates were, how much you paid him. the date you gave him the money and an agreement that you owe him nothing more. Ask him to sign it in the presence of a notary. Give him a copy, and keep one in your files. This should set your mind at ease. Bad bonding? Dear Ann lenders: I am a 39-year-old man who has custody of my 12-year-old daughter. My wife has custody of her two sons Irom a previous marriage. My daugh­ ter will be entering her teens in a few months, and I know she will be busy with her friends and school. She won’t have as much time for me as she docs right now. I would like to take her on a vacation this summer so we can have a bonding experi­ ence. It would be just the two of us. My wife has gone ballistic over the idea. I promised it would mH interfere with our annual family vacation and offered to take my daughter when the two boys are with their father. That way my wife can have some free lime to do whatever she would like. No matter what spin I put on it. my wife doesn't want me to go. Mind you, she has no objection to my taking a weeklong fishing trip with my buddies, but when it comes to my daughter, sb- is jealous and insecure. Am I wrong to want to create some spe­ cial memories for my daughter that do not include my wife? - Undecided in Chicago. Dear Chicago: I think it is a lovely idea. Most daughters would be thrilled to have their father all to themselves for a week, and you are right - the opportunity rarely presents itself when they arc teenagers. If your wife were wise, she would encourage you to go and have a good lime. Her gra­ ciousness would endear her both to you and your daughter. Tell her I said so. Stop the music Dear Ann Landers: I work in a large of­ fice with dozens of cubicles and employees. I find music a distraction at work, but many of my co-workers enjoy it. The problem is, every morning I am treated to the sound of two radios playing two different stations. This is maddening. Not only docs it disturb my concentration, but I also must listen to someone elsc’s choice of music all day long. Asking them to turn down the volume will not help. I can still hear it. If I complain to the supervisor, everyone will know who made them turn off their radios, and I will be resented. Even if I change jobs, this is likely to happen elsewhere. Please, Ann. help me find a solution. Need a Private Office in Georgia. Dear Georgia: Explain nicely to your co­ workers that the noise disrupts your con­ centration. and ask if they would be willing to wear headphones. (Or you could wear them.) Are you willing to go Io the supervi­ sor about this? If not. learn to live with it. Lonely destiny? Dear Ann Landers: I went out with “Jane" three times, and now she finds ex­ cuses not to sec me. and I have no idea why. This isn’t the first time a budding relation­ ship has ended for no reason. 1 am a nice guy and treat these women well, yet I can­ not get them to return my phone calls. I wish the) would tell me what the problem is. Do I have bad breath? Are my shirts dingy? Do I walk funny? I think today’s women are crazy. They want a man to "be there" for them, but they are never around for you. They want a man to be part of their lives, but they want their independence. You can now add me to the growing list of men who are calling it quits. 1 fully expect to live the rest of my life alone. - Mike in Brooklyn. N.Y. Dear Mike: Please don't quit yet. I’m sure there’s a woman out there for you. When someone tells me he or she cannot find a date, I say. “Ask two of your closest friends to be brutally honest and tell you what they think is the problem " Too many men are attracted to a woman’s appearance and cannot understand why their affection is not returned. Perhaps you need to examine the kind of ••■omen you are pursuing and rearrange your priorities. Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers ’ booklet. "Sex and the Teenager." is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday June 20. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIME by Joyce E Weinbrecht Log cabins Part II | We still have some picture records of some of the log cabins that were built and lived in during the earlier times in Barry County. A picture record of these with whatevei information that can be obtained is the objective of these historical columns. The plan is to go township by township, adding information when we get new infor­ mation about a log house or cabin which we already have written about. New material is most welcome. Assyria township was established by Joseph Blaisdell in 1X36. We have no pic­ ture of the Blaisdell cabin, just a written description. The first picture from Assyria Township is the log cabin built by Oris and Hetty Mapes. Oris was the son of Samuel and Abbie Gleason Mapes. They came to Barry County about 1838 and settled on Section No. 36 of Maple Grove Township. Oris married Hettie Anderson and purchased 85 acres in Section No. 2. Assyria Township, which originally had been homesteaded by Willis Moon. They built a log cabin about 1870 and a bam was built in 1902. In 1907 a frame house was built from lumber cut on land in Maple Grove Township Section No. 22. which Hettie had inherited from her parents. Our next log house is the Tasker Log House. Located 1/2 mile north of Assyria Center, it was built of maple logs in 1857 as a tavern. There was a second story which extended to the north and was used as a dance hall. There was no ground floor under this north extension, but it was used to shelter horses. There were some pretty rough times held there when it was a tavern and dance hall, with many a fight breaking out. There were several owners over the years and one of them tore off the dance hall. However, there were several shed additions made to the buildings over the years. One was added in 1899. Bernard Tasker married Ella Evelyn Webber. They had three daughters. Daughter, Ann. recalled life in the log house. She writes: "When I was very young we lived in the Log house built in 1838 by Aaron B. and Sarah Gates Tyler. The log home or the Oliver Perry Knowles in Barry Township. log portion of the house. As it deteriorated, we moved into the back part and built on another room. We had two wood stoves for heating. After hearing the noise of shaking down the ashes and putting in more wood, we then waited a while so we wouldn’t be cold when getting dressed. “We had a Michigan basement and kept all our home canned food there as well as potatoes, squash and onions. It was spooky to go after things for our mother. "There were three families of Taskers. Oliver and Blanche Elsie Tasker. Gertrude Tasker Stowell and Dorr Stowell. Bernard and Ella Evelyn Webber Tasker and raised their families there al least for some of their lives.” Bernard and Evelyn Tasker moved from the home in 1950 and it deteriorated quick­ ly. There is a new house on the site, which was built by Kathryn Tasker Cole. This log house served for nearly 100 years, first as a public building and then as a private home. Another log cabin, which we have pic­ tured. is that of Charles and Elizabeth Gould Jones. This was a two-story log cab­ in. Charles T. Jones was bom in I860 in Gloucestershire. England. He came to America to join his father who had already homesteaded a farm south of the Union cemetery on Section No. 6. In Baltimore Township we have several descriptions of early log homes built in those very early times as settlement began there as earl as 1836 and 1837. We have a picture of the log house built by Alex I. Edmonds. This log house was built in 1866. Alex had served in the Michi­ gan Calvary in the Civil War and he had sent home his earnings to his father. Peter L. Edmonds. Peter bought 40 acres of woods which had to be cleared before a house could be built on it. On Jan. 2, 1866 Alex married Francelia M. Chase. They lived with parents until November of 1866, when they moved into their own log home. They lived there until 1884 when they built a brick house and the log house was tom down. Alex died in November of 1899. A log house, which has survived the rav­ ages of time, is one located in Barry Town­ ship. not far from Hickory Comers. Oliver Perry Knowles came to New York from England. While living with his parents in Catteragno, N.Y. He met Betsey Hall and they were married in 1844. In 1856. Oliver Perry. Betsey and their five children left New York and came to Detroit by boat. From there they came by train to Augusta, where they bought a team of horses and a wagon and came to Hicko­ ry Comers. Barry Township. Barry County. They bought 40 acres from Orin Roraback. Perry cut the trees, hewed the logs and built the cabin. Another child was bom to them after they moved into the cab­ in. An addition was made onto the cabin. Betsey died in 1872 and is buried at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Perry married Laura Garrad. They had six children. Arthur. Austin. Edna. Porter. Lot­ tie and Minnie. Porter married Frances Young. Porter and Frances had three children. Florence. Earl and Evelyn. Florence Knowles Van Hom continued to live in the cabin until her recent death. The cabin is in very good condition having sur­ vived over a century of serving this family for several generations. The log house which was built by Aaron B. and Sarah Gates Tyler in 1838 was just south of the Barry County Townline. It was built in 1838 on Hamilton Lake Hill. The people in the 1820 photo are Aaron B. Tyler and Will Tyler. The Tyler family was deeply involved in the early settlement of Barry County and Barry Township, crossing over the town line at times. More about Barry County Log Cabins next week. Log house built by Alex I. Edmonds. 1886. Baltimore Township. The log home of Charles and Eliza­ beth Gould Jones The log house of Bernard Tasker, Assyria Township, near Assyria Center. 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Lapeer went up 2-0 in the lop of the third when Stan Pcplinski was hit by a pitch, ad­ vanced to third on another single by Wal­ ton, and scored on a wild pitch. The Vikings (31-9) got one back in the bottom of the inning with a two-out rally of their own, started by Tony Galaviz's single to left. Carlos Rodriguez then singled to right, and an error by Lapeer right fielder Chris VanWagoner allowed Galaviz to score, making it only a 2-1 game. Dow responded with two more strikeouts in the top of the fourth, and again led off the bottom of the inning with another in­ field single. Dow stole second and went to third on a groundout by Lyke, but Lapeer's Crunch Time L by Matt Co Dow. who will continue his baseball ca­ reer at Michigan State University, set five school records this spring, including season marks for hits (54) and RBIs (48). His 13 wins on the mound broke Dave Durkee's season record of 11, set back in 1980. He broke his own season strikeout record of 105 with 129, and set a new career record with 279. Dow was the first player selected state­ wide for the East/Wcst All-Star Game 11 a.m. today at Comerica Park in Detroit. He will pitch for the West team. The Vikings graduate seniors Dow, Buikema, Lyke, Matt Aldrich, Chris Clark and Corey Stank. "As coaches, we’re very proud of this team,” Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. “They’re a great bunch Io work with. They didn’t debate, they listened. This was a great run. and we’ll be back. We’ll have another shot next year.” Saxons win summer opener Lakewood sophomore center fielder Clint Tobias (15) joined Jeremy Dow as a first-team All-State honoree. (Photo by Perry Hardin) by Matt CowalJ Sports Editor For the first time all season. Lakewood senior ace Jeremy Dow couldn't find his dominant groove on the mound. And with Dow missing some of his trademark velocity and control, a steady stream of solid left-handed hitters eventu­ ally took advantage for Lapeer West last Friday at Bailey Park in Battle Crt*k Backed up by an equally solid pitching performance from sophomore prospect Will Jostock, the Panthers handed the Vi­ kings a 9-1 loss in the state semifinals. Lapeer West (30-9) lost to Monroe Jef­ ferson (32-6) 9-6 in Saturday's Division 2 championship game. Dow (13-1) struck out the first batter of Friday’s semifinal, but the Panthers mounted a two-out rally in the top of the first to take a 1-0 lead. Lapeer’s Steve Jostock tossed two strikeouts in the inning to leave Dow on base. The Panthers then broke the game open over the next two innings. Three hits and two errors led to three runs in the lop of the fifth, and they added four runs on five hits in the sixth. Dow threw one last pitch — a strike — to open the seventh before giving way to fellow senior Ben Buikema. who pitched the last inning in relief. Dow’s first loss of a stellar season came on 12 hits against six strikeouts and three walks. Eight of Lapeer’s runs were earned. Jostock (11-2) gave up four hits in six in­ nings with four Ks and no walks. At the plate, Dow went 2-for-3, Rodriguez was l-for-3 and Galaviz went 1for-3 and scored the Vikings’ only run. Dow and sophomore center fielder Clint Tobias were both named All-Region and All-Stale. Lakewood’s Jeremy Dow (44) will throw in the EasVWest All-Star Game this morning at Comerica Park in De­ troit. The MSU-bound pitcher set five school records this season and was named first-team All-State, leading the Vikings to a best-ever 31 wins and a state semifinal berth. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Bradshaw singled, advanced to second on a passed ball and came home on a single from Kyle Walton. The Panthers loaded the bases before Dow got Marc Croteau to fly out to left field. Dow recovered and struck out the side in oi ■co Saying the ‘S’ word You knew this was coming. You knew it when you woke up Monday morning and heard that the U.S. soccer team spanked Mexico 2-0 to advance to Friday’s World Cup quarterfinals against Ger­ many. ;Ay caramba! It’s a soccer column! Now that most folks have skipped back to Police Beat, I’m left with you, a lonely hard-core devotee of the World’s Favorite Sport, trapped deep inside the only nation of soccer skeptics on Earth. Somebody somewhere must’ve already written volumes on the strange love/hate rela­ tionship America has with the game. It is one of the most popular youth sports in the country, yet as millions of former players grow up, their attention — and their passion — turns to other sports. Not that we don’t have plenty of other events vying for that attention. While the rest of the world loves to sit around and watch a soccer match, we love to sit around and watch football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, boxing, auto racing, tennis, figure skating, Wheel of Fortune, and pretty much anything else the boob tube trots out in front of us. Except for soccer. I played the game and liked it well enough, but I never watched it until I spent some time overseas. Starved as I was for athletic input while living in Cameroon, an interna­ tional soccer match on a grainy little TV became a big-time night out. And like any other former player. I couldn’t help but marvel at the wizardry of the best African and European stars, who arc household names across countless remote cor­ ners of the world but are as foreign to Americans as the countries they represent. While in Cameroon, the national team — humbly nicknamed The Indomitable Lions — won the African Cup of Nations, the bi-annual continental soccer championship. People literally danced in the streets. Without a first-hand introduction to real soccer madness — and really, really good players — I doubt I ever would’ve taken much interest in following the sport. The same single-minded passion will never find its way through to the United States, since soccer will never be the only game in town. We have the ability io spread our alle­ giances out across several different sports, each with different levels of competition. Our resuiting attention span is short and specific, with a what-have-you-done-lately edge. The best any American spectator sport can hope for — soccer included — is a spot­ light when a spotlight is deserved. The U.S. soccer team deserves the spotlight right now, as you already know if you’re still reading this (me preacher, you choir). The Americans have been far more danger­ ous than even most fans could’ve hoped, and a quarterfinal berth is surprising. Now only a beatable German squad stands between the Yanks and soccer's most sa­ cred Final Four. This is a big deal. But quarterfinals and semifinals are not going to sell the World Cup to America. Even a championship this year would catch most of the country napping. Yet titles — and only titles — arc the ways American soccer will carve out a spot­ light for itself. This country can’t resist a chance to be No. 1, no matter the sport. Soc­ cer’s brightest flare of attention to date — the women’s world championship a couple of years ago, sportsbras and all — testifies to that. Never mind that America has lagged behind the rest of the world in soccer for gen­ erations, and never mind that the World Cup is notoriously difficult to win. Don't matter. America says. We’ll watch it when you win it. Our sporting culture expects nothing less. Scotty Bowman and Phil Jackson each coached their ninth professional sports championship this spring. Jackson his third in a row. Over the weekend. Tiger Woods won his second-straight major tournament this season and eighth overall at only 26 years old. The Red Wings arc busy comparing this Stanley Cup with the two they won in '97 and *98. Soccer has a long way to go to measure up in the cluttered, success-addled minds of American sports fans. So savor this run, soccer fan, for it’s worthy of our attention. But don't expect anyone else to think so. Sec you next week. Hastings’ varsity bascoall summer team opened its season with a 5-3 win over Lakeview. Aaron Snider threw a three-hitter to cam the win, allowing only one earned run (9 K, 6 BB). Snider also drove in two runs in the third to pul the Saxons on top for good. Lakeview threatened in the third and fourth innings, but outstanding defense closed the door. Dustin Bowman (2B, run scored), Justin Pratt (RBI, 2 SB, run). Eli Schmidt (RBI), Scott Larsen, Greg Bergeron (2B, RBI), BJ Donnini (run) and Ryan Duits (run) had hits for the Saxons. The nightcap was called in the sixth in­ ning due to darkness with the two teams deadlocked at 3-3. Larsen tossed a one-hitter in his varsity debut, allowing only one earned run and four walks with seven strikeouts. A couple of early Saxon errors kept the game close. Pratt caught a good game behind the plate and led the way offensively with two singles and two stolen bases. Other hitters were Dustin Bowman, Schmidt (2B, RBI, run), Larsen (RBI, 2 SB), Cody White and Chris Rounds (2B, RBI). The Saxons (1-0) return to action tomor­ row (Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in Lake Odessa against Carson City. Middleville Thomapple-Kcllogg varsity wrestling coaches Tom Lehman and Scott Marvin have been named the Division 2 Coaches of the Year by the Michigan High School Wrestling Coaches Association (MHSWCA). It is Lehman’s third such honor and the first for Marvin. The Trojans went 35-6 last season, won their 11th-straight O-K Blue Conference ti­ tle, and finished second is a team in Divi­ sion 2. In the process, Lehman surpassed 500 wins in his coaching career. dleville’s average of 3.79 was the best in Michigan, regardless of division. TK’s lofty standing is no fluke, since the Trojans’ depth in the classroom is as im­ pressive as their depth on the mat. TK’s 14 starters sported a combined GPA of 3.5, and the entire 58-pcrson squad averaged out to 3.23. The GVSU men will race in the Temple Challenge Cup beginning July 3. For more information, check out the regatta’s Web site at www.hrr.co.uk. Sticking with the Middleville wrestling team, the Trojans topped the entire stale academically with a team grade-point aver­ age of 3.79. The academic honor is based on the top 14 GPAs of wrestlers who com­ peted in at least five varsity matches. Mid­ South Central Michigan Youth Baseball Standings as of June 8: Hastings’ Justin Martisius, a junior at Grand Valley State University, left Monday to compete with the Laker men’s rowing team at the prestigious Henley Royal Re­ gatta in England. The famed regatta on the Thames River b-.gan way back in 1839. The event attracts some of the greatest rowers in the world and is attended by members of the British royal family. Coaches from both teams can truly be proud of the kids and their efforts and sportsmanship. Willie Mays 10-&-under Division Hastings Elks Lakewood Mapes Furniture/ Mark Woodman Plumbing Middleville Design Wear Middleville James Pcurach, DDS Hastings Pennock Health and Wellness Center 7-1 6-5 5-5 4-6 2-7 PeeWec Reese 12-&-under Division Lakewood Middleville Tires2000/Brucc’s Frame & Alignment Hastings Temple Trucking Services Middleville Thomapple Financial Center Hastings Pennock Pharmacy Hastings Car Club 8-2 6-3 3-2 3-4 3-5 1-8 Sandy Koufax 14-&-under Division Lakewood Blue Stix 2-0 Lakewood Baseball Club 4-1 Hastings Thomapple Valley Family Health 4-1 Middleville Cornerstone Furniture 4-3 Middleville Dan Valley Excavating 1-6 Hastings Insurance Centcr/Wildcr’s Auto 0-4 SCMYB results from June 3-8: Willie Mays Division Team Design Wear defeated Hastings Elks in dramatic fashion by the score of 11­ 8. This was the first meeting between these two young ballclubs, but the game was played as if they had known each other from the past. Each team gave a solid per­ formance defensively and offensively. For Team Design Wear, once again Rob Enslen pitched a fabulous complete game, throw­ ing 6 full innings of superb control pitch­ ing. Offensively for Team Design Wear. AJ Arnett went 3-for-4 and Rob Enslen went 4-for-4, showing his all-around game was on the money. Also contributing to the hits were Tyler Karchcr and Aron Hall. In the 6th inning Cody Butgcrcit came through with a big RBI to help seal the victory over the previously undefeated Elks team. Hastings Elks defeated Pennock Health & Wellness Center 14-4. Pending school board approval. Maple Valley High School plans to hire new head coaches in three varsity programs for the 2002-03 school year. The new coaches include Craig Kitching for girls’ basketball, Josh Meersma for boys’ soccer, and Janel Pena, Kristi Priddy and Amanda Hansen for cheerleading. Lower-level coaching positions are still available in the girls’ basketball program. Interested parties should contact Maple Valley athletic director Mike Sparks at 517-852-1889. Wear. Brandon Makely had two singles and Thomas Ackerson had an RBI double for Lakewood. Both teams played a great game of baseball. Pee Wee Reese Division Middleville James Pcurach, DDS de­ feated Pennock Health & Wellness Center 10-4. The James Peurach, DDS team had good pitching from Austin Bart and Luke Boon­ stra. Offensively, Nick Tape had a single and a double, Austin Bart 2 singles, and Matt Vandongcn added a single. For Pen­ nock, Micah Hover and John Kalmink had nice hits. Dylan Downes and John Kalmink made a couple of great defensive plays for Pennock. Pennock Pharmacy 11, Hastings Car dub 9. Matt Lewis had a double, single, was hit by a pitch and scored twice for Pennock Pharmacy. Greg Heath also had two hits and two runs scored. Trent Brisboe added a clutch single with two outs, driving in two runs. Ty Kalmink pitched well for Pennock Pharmacy, allowing just three runs over four innings. Andrew Matthews, Mike Paisley and Cory Jewett each scored twice for Hastings Car Club. Hastings Elks defeated Middleville De­ sign Wear 14-2. Middleville Tires 2000/Brucc’s Frame and Alignment 13, Middleville Thomapple Financial Center 1. Levi Funk turned in an outstanding pitching outing, allowing 2 hits while strik­ ing out 6 and only walking 3 batters. An­ thony Lukas threw the final inning for Tires 2000, whose bats pounded out 11 hits with Matt Penfield, Tommy Enslen, Anthony Lukas, and Levi Funk all collecting two hits each. Carter Whitney pitched a great game for TFC, with Kyle Bobolts, Cole Mcinke and Steven Crawford collecting hits. Middleville James Peurach, DDS won both games of a doubleheader against Lakewood, 9-4 and 5-4. Game 1: Luke Boonstra pitched a com­ plete game for Middleville, which scored 7 runs in the 3rd inning on this scorching hot day. Middleville had a triple and a double from Nick Tape and a double from An­ thony Collins. Corey Roth and Luke Boon­ stra also had singles. Joey Fox had a triple. RJ Bailey did a good job behind the plate. Lakewood was led by Thomas Ackerson's two singles and two RBIs. Brandon Makely walked twice, singled and scored two runs. Lewis Frizzell had two singles and Micah Richardson had an RBI single. Game 2: Middleville defeated Lakewood in a good pitchers duel between Anthony Collins and Thomas Ackerson. Middleville had doubles from Collins and Austin Bart. Trevor Vrona and James Hawkes both had singles. Lakewood had a double and two runs scored from Jarod Kent. Thomas Ack­ erson had two walks and a single. Lewis Frizzell also had a nice double for Lake­ wood. Design Wear 5, Lakewood 2. Design Wear came through with a 5-2 victory over the team from Lakewood. Rob Enslen once again pitched a superb game and the team rallied for runs when they were needed. AJ. Arnett had a single and scored two runs, Patrick Bobolts had a sin­ gle and did a good job catching for Design Lakewood 14, Hastings Pennock Phar­ macy 5. Travis Carter was the starting pitcher for Lakewood, throwing the first 3 innings and striking out 5 batters. Jarod Secor came in to relieve, also striking out 5 batters. Both pitchers did a fine job. holding Hastings to only 4 hits. Lakewood hit the bail well, to­ talling 14 hits as a team. Michael Barbour was top hitter for Lakewood with a triple, a double and a single, Nick Hilley had a tri­ ple and a double, Caleb Yager had a double and a single, and Eddie Salazar had two singles. Kuras, Arizola, O’Mara, Bache and Barrone all had singles. Bobby Steinke pitched all 7 innings for Hastings. He held Lakewood to only two runs untill the fourth inning. For a young pitcher, he did a great job. See YOUTH BASEBALL page H �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 - Page 11 Fontana Summer Festival adds Cedar Creek concerts The Fontana Summer Festival scries will continue next month with performances on Wednesdays and Sundays at the Art Empo­ rium of Shelbyville, and for the first time, Saturday evening performances at the Pierce Cedar Creek institute just south of Hastings. Rose Heaton, executive director of the Thornapple Arts Council, saids, “I am really pleased that the Fontana Summer Festival is coming to Hastings. I think con­ cert goers will have an opportunity to ex­ plore our community and a great facility at Pierce Cedar Creek." There will be an opening reception for musicians and concert goers before the first Cedar Creek concert at 7 p.m. Saturday. July 13. The program will be a “Salute to Neill," in honor of Neill Sanders, who founded the Fontana ensemble concerts in Shelbyville. Cookies and punch will be served following each concert. Neill Sanders started the Fontana Sum­ mer Festival 23 years ago and Fontana Chamber Arts continues the tradition. In some ways coming to Hastings is coming full circle. His wife. Anne Meade, was one of the members of the Thomapple Arts Council when it began 17 years ago. The opening concert includes work by Bernhard Kirol, Alec Wilder. Paul Hin­ demith and Franz Schubert. The featured performer at these concerts is French horn virtuoso Paul Austin. The first Wednesday concert at Shelby­ ville (July 17) will feature concert marimbisl Linda Maxey with Larry Maxey on clarinet and Phyllis Rappeport on piano. The Shiraz Trio, with Susan Powell, Joseph Krygicr and Scott Herring on percussion will also perform with Maxey on "Coyote Drcams for Marimba and Three Percus­ sionists" by Michael Udow. The weekend concerts July 19-21, at Three Rivers. Ccrad Creek and Shelbyville, respectively, will focus on percussion as well. The program will be "Sound Waves" and will include work by Toru Takcmitsu, Minoru Miki and John Cage. Judy Moon­ ed. Greg Secor. Timothy Church and Marc Churchill will bring their percussion exper­ tise to these concerts. The Shelbyville Concert on Wednesday, July 24, will be a tour de force for Kathiyn Eberle, who won the silver medal at the Stulbcrg Competition. She will perform works by J.S. Bach. Gabriel Faurc. Pablo de Sarasatc and Fritz Krcislcr. Weekend concerts July 26. 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. will feature work by Mischa and Ra­ mon Supko, Maurice Ravel and Johannes Brahms. Musicians performing will be Scunghec Lee, violin; Carl Donakowski, cello; Peter Miyamoto and Winston Choi, both on piano. On Wednesday, July 21, Phyllis Rappe­ port and Joan Conway will bring their con­ siderable piano talents to the "Through a Child’s Eyes" program. This is French mu­ sic for piano four-hands. The concert will include the "Petite Suite" by Claud De­ bussy, the "Dolly Suite" and works by Faure and Ravel. The weekend concerts Aug. 2-4 will fea­ ture Renata Knilic on violin and Lori Sims on piano. They will be joined by Carolyn Plummer on violin, Megan Reiter-Craw­ ford on violin, Christine Rutledge on viola and Karen Buranskas, cello. This concert will feature work by Marin Marais, Karol Szymanowski, Ravel and Ernest Chausson. Jazz will not be forgotten this summer. The Wednesday concert Aug. 7 will bring the talents of the Merling Trio and the Western Jazz Quartet together in Shelby­ ville. The program will include everything from Beethoven to Brubeck and more. Musicians are in the Merling Trio, Re­ nata Knific, Bruce Uchimara and Susan Wiersma Uchimura. Trent Kynaston, Tho­ mas Knific, Stephen Zcgree and Tim Froncek make up the Western Jazz Quartet. Soprano Marian Jette will perform with her friends, Christine Smith on flute, Brad­ ley Wong on clarinet and Phyllis Rappeport on harpsichord and piano on the weekend of Aug. 9-11. Her program will include the Coffee Cantata for soprano, flute and harp­ sichord by Nicholas Bernier and Kim D. Sherman’s Prairie Dairy Song Cycle. The Wednesday, Aug. 14, concert will bring the works of women composers "Into the Light." Carolyn Plummer, Karen Bu- The Hastings U12B AYSO soccer “Green Team" had a 9-2-1 Fall/Spring record this year Front row (from left): Pat Loew. Pat Dreyer, Matt Lewis, Lucas Snyder, Timm Lewis, Levi Phelps, Kaleb Laws, Josh Kendall. Middle row: Spencer Hayes, John Feldpausch, Ryan Vaughn, Matt Feldpausch, Kevin Armstrong, Justin Wanland, Jon Nicols. Back row: Coaches Ken Loew and Bob Flikkema. Missing from picture: Gabe Purchase and Ryan Vaughn. The Flexfab Flyers fifth and sixth grade boys' basketball team placed second in the Lansing Aim High Tour­ nament. beating teams from Detroit, Midland, White Lake and Lansing. Front row (from left): Dane Schils, Ken­ neth Quick. Jordan Rambin. Dylan Bowman. Jerred Rambin. Back row: Ryan Cain, coach Charlie Rambin, Garrett Harris. Eric Haney, coach Dave Cain, Ryan Vogel. See FONTANA, page 18 ^1.500 CASH BACK I I 2002 FORD F-150 *2,500 ,*1,500 B $4,000 YMCA NEWS YMCA Women’s Softball League Results as of June 18 ., Michigan Thunder.....................................3-0 Cathy’s Cut and Curl.............................. 3-0 Curves for Women ......_____________ 2-1 Good Time Pizza__________________ 1-2 Flexfab/Woodlands Sales........................I -2 Hastings Manufacturing..........................0-2 Pennock Hospital.....................................0-3 Cathy’s Cut and Curl 14 vs. Good Time Pizza 4; Michigan Thunder 15 vs. Good Time Pizza 9; Michigan Thunder 22 vs. Hastings Manufacturing 2; Curves for Women 27 vs. Pennock Hospital 17; Curves for Women 22 vs. Flexfab/Wood­ lands Sales 2. BET UOU DION’ Youth Baseball Continued from previous page Sandy Koufax Division Cornerstone Furniture of Middleville won over the Lakewood Baseball Club 17­ 12. Cornerstone Funiturc 5, Dan Valley Ex­ cavating 4. EHPECT THAT! I 2002 FORDUIINDSTRR 2002 FORD EHPLORER s1,500^ *3,00088 ,500 GIFT IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings R 2002 FORD EHPLORER SPORT WITH O* APR FOR 60 MONTHS” BANNER <3^/ 945-9554 for Information *’ <• • rf.'. • t...:rq. -1 't . J !• ’ .......... - ; <" F d <..;<•!'■ AP#? . • • I • • •- • .n .-a *■••• IQ Suptr'L •••* H '• <' . 3...... "• '-a ■<’ $16 6 •' per •• ' •• jx- $VM0 • m ■ • . ■ . >• • t . • ' • t A,.. • . I �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20 2002 FRAUD CHARGE, from pc. 3 Central PTO carnival completes school year he’d been contacted by an FBI agent who said he was “investigating the business practices of CyberNET." Carl Schocsscl, superintendent of schools in Hastings, said the district’s law­ yers advised school officials not to com­ ment on the case. The FBI agent works for the FBI office in Grand Rapids. A spokesperson from that office was unavailable for comment at press time. COUNTY, continued from page 5 A variety of fun games kept kids of all ages entertained at the Central PTO Car­ nival. (photo supplied) What prize do I want to pick? That was the hardest decision at the carnival event, which was filled with fun. (photo supplied) BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT f OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Cotton candy gave the carnival a festive and tasty flair, (photo supplied) NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: tiammcnd cavatina Please Take Notice that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 113, which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on June 12. 2002. SECTION I AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.1- Thia section amends Section 31 ot foe Prainewile Township Zoning Ordinance to add a new subsection 19b defining ‘Deck' SECTION II AMENQMEN.T_.QE SEGT'ON 4.3.Q(b) This section amends Section 4 3 C(b) of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to special land use permits for temporary occupancy of recreational vehicles or tents on vacant land within the 'R-T or •R-2* zoning classifications SEQIlONdll AMENDMENT QF SECTION.^ The section amends Section 4 18 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to impose a limit of 32 square feet on the sign area on signs located in the *P-1" and *P-2* zoning classifications SECTION IV SEVERABILITY The provisions of this ordinance are severable SECTION V EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This LET US POINT THE WAY Specializing in skid steer and mini- excavator work. FREE ESTIMATES ordnance shall lake effect eight (8) days following publication of this notice Al ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted m foe office of the PramevMie Township Clerk at the address set forth betow and that copies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publi­ Per Diem Pay Solos Teams 83« 83< STUCKHfS cation CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby gr'en that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Heanng in the City Hal Council Chamber. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. July 1. 2002, 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax C1S-MS-0S24 at 7:30 p.m The purpose of the Pubic Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request by BiB Seif tor a re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 1420 South Hanover Street, from R-2iR-S (One Family Residential-Suburban Residential) to B-2 (General www.trademarkrealty.coni Business District) (See map and legal below) CITY OF HASTINGS. SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADD No 1 THAT PART LOT 22 LYING S 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings OF A LINE DESC AS COM AT NE COR OF LOT 22 TH S 2215 FT TO POB TH S 83 DEG W 125 83 FT TH S 24 DEG W 146 FT TO THE N1Y ROW LINE SHRINER ST AND POINT OF END­ OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUN., JUNE 23°° • 2-4 PM Dir state Street f. M 371 East and South j SUN.. JUNE 23”° • 2-4 PM ING (90) of thru H.wtinqs to S E edqe of Ciry to Dr M41 NOTtn and East of Hastings or West woo®and to North on Martin Rd. 11 4 • mdesto 1409 E. STOTE ST. ■ HOSTINGS 6201 MARTIN RD. • WOODLAND REDUCED S4.500 REDUCED $3,900 T1IK-293 - Woodland Itep.. Lakewood Schools ■ 2000 ■jq. ft above grade ■ 1996 Custom butt. 1-1/2 story. 5 bedroom. 3-1/2 bath, full walkout basement home Features spacious center island kitchendining room MR. Living room with ceramic fireplace. French doors to dervmusc room. French doors to home office, family room with fireplace, master su.te with jacuzzi Pergo entry hall off wraparound porch. 2 car garage. 3+/- country acres off paved road, most rmpr apptances stay and possession at dose Bordered by 100W- acre wtidirte reserve Seller Challenges Buyers To Find More Value For ................ $186,000 TOC-144 ■ Hastings City 4 Schools • The hobby farm with acreage and buildings has so much to offer Kids m sports or school activities'’ Tired of the tops back and forth to town7 This ranch is centrally located within 5 or 6 mins Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed tc the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of everything m town Home has many updates, oak cabrnets. counter tops, '"eramc Me kitchen furnace with cen­ tal an Pored be-ow fresh certified appraisal Take another look ..............................................$148,500 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-80G-649- 3777 TMVW-019 • Prairieville Twp.. Delton-Kellogg Schools - Rare 5*/- wooded acres overlooking 200 ft. of private Cook Lake frontage Minutes from IIS 131 Call Now al ______________ $65,900 • Approved the sale of two 1996 Ford Crown Victorias from the county fleet to the highest bidder, Jay Gordcnski for $301.99 each and the sale of a 1989 Pontiac Sunbird from the county fleet to the highest bidder, Nancy Green for $220. The vehi­ cles were used in police work and some have been driven more than 200,000 miles. Owner Operators 616-623-2251 Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 borrow a book about county government to research his questions. Nashville citizen Wayne Curtis said he thought it was a great idea for the County Board to seek input from townships con­ cerning an upcoming County Planning and Zoning Commission appointment, but he recommended that the county involve the townships more by seeking input about other appointments, too. • Heard Mackenzie say that he has been reading Robert’s Rules of Order and the County Board docs not operate by that for­ mat all the time. *1 guess 1 don’t see any­ thing particularly wrong with that as long as we all understand our rules, but where we differ from Robert’s Rules we might want to be aware that we are (different).” He said the board’s by-laws could include the situations that are different. For example, when one commissioner says, ‘I call the question,’ the county board has always acted as if that statement imme­ diately closes ail discussion on that subject. Mackenzie said the board has probably been operating that way for 10 years or more. “Robert’s Rules of Order says that a mo­ tion to close debate is required” and needs to be supported by two-thirds of the board, he said. If that vote fails, the discuss’^n can continue. Robert’s Rules say that when someone calls the question, it means that particular member is indicating to the rest of tic board that hc/she is ready to vote. Mackenzie said the board may want to consider formally deciding which way to operate in the future. “Sometimes it’s frustrating" when one person wants to stop the discussion while others want to continue, Commissioner Clare Tripp said. Everll G. Manshum City Clerk Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Defa®’ has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William M. Backus (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation dba Aames Home Loan, Mortgagee, dated November 28. 2000, and recorded on December 6.2000 in Document No. 1052618 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. in trust for the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2000-2. C/O Countrywide Home Loans SV-79, Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000, which was recorded on July 16. 2001, in Uber Document No 1063128 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 7CV100 dollars ($76,951.70). including interest a! 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case r.ade and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn.. on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 13 of Supervisor's Plat of Bauer's Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 4 of Plats. Page 57. Also a parcel in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point which lies North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 900.9 feet and due West 302.4 (eel from the Southeast corner of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Secton 32: thence North 76 degrees 15 min­ utes We;. 245 feel to the East side of Bauer Road of Supervisor's Plat ol Bauer's Resort; thence North 10 degrees 0 minutes East 101.54 feet; thence South 70 degrees 23 minutes East 259 45 feet, thence South 18 degrees 37 minutes West. 75 feet lo point of beginning. Cartton Township. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118305 Mustangs-A (7/11) �Th* Huang* Banner - Thursday. Jun* 20. 2002 - Pag* 13 RUTLAND, continued from page 1 nents of the idea appeared at meetings of the board to make their opposition known. According to John Anderson of Heath Road, the board “is not paying attention to the people" and “the majority do not want any junk ordinance." Treasurer Sandra Greenfield suggested that he township adopt health department standards to deal with the problem but was told, according to minutes of the June 12 meeting, that the standards do not seem to be compatible with the township's needs. According to Vilmont, if the township had a workable ordinance in effect, prob­ lems like the one on M-37 (abandoned property containing piles of trash) could be taken care of and the cleanup costs would be added to taxes or a lien pul on the home. “1 would like to sec the township equal­ ize the playing field for all residents." Vil­ mont was quoted as saying. He reportedly added that he is listening to ideas and that he is waiting to sec what the township's survey reveals. Trustee Joe Lyons made a motion to “drop all discussions on any new junk ordi­ nance" which was supported by Township Clerk Robyn McKenna and trustee Brenda Bellmore. Trustee Gary Rogers was absent. Voting against the motion were trustee Dorothy Flint. Greenfield and Vilmont. The tie vote was treated as a defeat by Vilmont. though McKenna could not find literature on how a tie vote is supposed to be inter­ preted. “I believe he is right because I think I’ve heard it before, but I couldn't find anything on it,” she said. “I looked in Roberts Rules of Order and it wasn’t there. I'm going to check with the MTA (Michigan Township Association.)" McKenna said she voted in favor of the motion because she has yet to hear from citizens in favor of a junk ordinance. “The more I drove around, I thought, ‘if they want to choose to live like that. I guess it's their choice,"' she said. "We as town­ ship officials have to look at the whole. I would prefer to hear from people who are in favor of restrictions. I’d like to see those people speak up. At this point. I’m listening to the people that arc there. We are elected and we have to listen to the people who are there." McKenna pointed out that the township survey currently being conducted via mail docs not seek feedback on anything related to junk. But according to Vilmont. citizens want­ ing the junk ordinance enforced have called him a several occasions. “They don’t realize we don’t have one," he said, adding that “the people who arc there (at the meetings) reflect the majority of their own opinions " About the survey. Vilmont said he knows citizens arc not being asked about junk but said a section asking for comments gives citizens space to address the issue. “Then when those arc in. we’ll get a bet­ ter flavor for what’s going on," said Vil­ mont. “Whatever ordinance there are should be reflective of a community stan­ dard and if you drive around and look at how the majority of properties are cared for, you’ve got your community standard." In other board business last week: • 24th District Senate candidate Joe Wicks made a short presentation regarding his reasons for running for office. • County Commissioner Sandy James an­ nounced that there were Resource Recov­ ery booklets available for the public. The booklet gives information on where rccyclables can be taken. Information on card­ board has changed since the booklet went to print. Instead of behind McDonald’s, it can now be taken to the regular landfill. • Vilmont announced that there are forms available for the public if they do not wish the county to cut or spray weeds in front of their property on the right of way. These forms can be filled out and given to the Barry County Road Commission. • The board voted in favor of a new year five-year agreement between the City of Hastings and BIRCH Fire Association. Each entity has the option to withdraw by giving a one-year notice. The department now is funded 60 percent by the city while the remaining 40 percent is paid by the townships. Under the new contract, the funding split will change to 50/50 starting with 2003 and continuing through 2007. There is a provision for automatic re­ newal if negotiations cannot be completed in time. The Fire Board has been reduced from three members to two. • At last month’s meeting, a motion was made and approved to spend the extra $21,500 on Tanner Lake Road improve­ ments not included in the original proposal from the county. A decision was made to have Vilmont talk to the Road Commission and request a rebate because the omission allegedly was made by the county. The Road Commission agreed to return $10,000 to the township and a rebate of $1,000 on gravel. The board had discussed approving an $8,000 expenditure on the Yeckley Road approach if the rebates were given. • Vilmont announced that Regina Young of the Barry-Eaton Health Department is working to alleviate a trash and junk prob­ lem on an abandoned property on North M­ 37. According to Vilmont, Young has a verbal commitment from the bank in Ari­ zona to clean up the property and is now trying to get the commitment in writing. The estimated cost is now up to $8,000, Vilmont said. •The board voted unanimously to ap- Planning a garage sale? Before the weather changes, have OWE *. MORE SALE and raise a little 'extra cash!* Advertise your event in the Reminder on I Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday . and DOUBLE your coverage. Qfve us a call at... 945-9554 prove the first reading of an ordinance to rezonc the former Ferrellgas company property on Green Street in Hastings from C-4 to C-2 commercial for the construction of the new Family Tree Medical Center. •Bills were paid in the amount of $205,952.32, which includes paying the Road Commission $80,802 for chloride and gravel on Gun Lake Road and a payment to BIRCH Fire Association of $89,815.65. • The board also voted to accept the May treasurer's report showing a total of $857,119.01 in accounts and investments. • Vilmont also reported that he and Building and Zoning Administrator Jim Carr attended a meeting with the health de­ partment about septic systems and new state mandated open space requirements. Subdivisions now can be plotted with smaller lot sizes and have open space in­ cluded in the area. The smaller lot sizes create well and septic problems because they will be closer to one another. Vilmont said. The group examined alternate solu­ tions which included having a "community well and septic system” for the subdivision. If the system fails, the township is “by law” responsible for repair and replace­ ment, he said. Vilmont said the township needs to have a ordinance in place to pro­ vide for a special assessment district to pay for the maintenance. He added that the health department is willing to work with the townships on ap­ provals and inspections. A meeting be­ tween the 16 townships, three villages and City of Hastings is expected to occur some­ time in the next month to work on a ordi­ nance “that will work for all entities and save quite a bit of money by cooperating this way.” Biker escapes serious injury A motorcyclist who struck the side of a car turning in front of him Tuesday in Hastings was taken to Pennock Hospital with a possible concussion, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Office Deputies reported that Jesse Doug­ las DeWinter. 20. of Hastings, was turning into the parking lot of Northview Gro­ cery on West M-43 at 5:20 p.m. when his car was struck by the motorcycle, driven by Paul Albert Speidel, 53, of Alto. DeWinter reportedly told Deputy Jeff Nieuwen­ huis that he thought the road was dear before making the turn. Nieuwenhuis re­ ported that Speidel. who was wearing a helmet, was in and out of consciousness at the scene of the crash and could not remember the collision. 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PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions oi a mortgage made by Howard W. Goodwin. Jr. and Katharine L. Goodwin (origi­ nal mortgagors) Io First Federal of Michigan, the Mnhigan Operating Name of Charter One Bank. F.S.B., Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1999, and recorded on March 31. 1999 in 1'xxaxnent No. 1027304 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 96/100 dollars ($170,379.96). Includ­ ing interest at 7.150% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wffl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of foam, at pubfcc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) pin . on July 11. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAJRIEVUXE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 10 West as described: Beginning at a point of the North and South 1/4 Ine of said Section 26. distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 1562.46 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 26 thence con­ tinuing South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, akmg said North and South 1/4 line. 330.00 feet; twice South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West at right angles to said North and South 1/4 Ine, 660 00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 second West 330.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 660.00 feet to foe place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period Shan bo 12 monfofs) from foe date of such sale. Dated: May 30. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: WoNes 248-593-1312 Trot! & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte #200219065 Wolves (627) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by WBKam C. Dooley and Katie E. Curtis, a single man and a single woman. Mortgagors, to Broadmoo? Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 12th day of June. A.D.. 1995, and recorded in foe Office of the Registor of Deeds tor the County of Barry and State of Mkfoigwi. on the 13th day oi June. A.D.. 1995, in Uber 632 on Pages 669-674, which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded in the Office of foe Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 632 on Page 675, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage ak of the date of tors notice is foe sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour. and 12/100 doHars ($52,964.12), tor princi­ pal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to foe statute of foe State of Michigan in such case made rd provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN foot on THURSDAY foe 1st day of August. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage win be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in foe City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Mchigan (that being foe place of hokfing Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thsreof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. a aforesa d. on said mortgage with the inter­ est thereon 8.58% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows: Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of McNgan. to wft: The south 1/2 of Lot 10 of Block 7 of the Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 437 East Walnut Street. Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 20. 2002 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR Attorney tor Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 236-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S. Merchant (original mort­ gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 13, 1998. and recorded on April 21. 1996 in Uber Document No. 1010692 In Barry County Records. Mtohigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 22. 1998. which was recorded on October 25.1999, in Liber Dccumenl No. 1037001 Barry County Records, ci which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE AND 22/100 dollars ($116212.22). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on August 1. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer at said Section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds West 117.83 feet along the West line of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East 634.95 teet along the centerline of Bowen Mills Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 300.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 300.0 leet along said centerline to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor Bowen MBs Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Juno 20. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *990706015 Raptors (7/18) Notlco of Mortgage Forocfoouro Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BFLOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Todd M. Moulton and Michelle Moulton (original mort­ gagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated September 29. 2000, and recorded on October 11, 2000 in Document Number 1050642 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage to the First Union National Bank, a national banking association, as Trustee for the Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-1, Assignee by an assignment dated April 23, 2002. which was recorded on May 3. 2002. in Document Number 1079904, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 37/100 dollars ($136,312.37). including interest at 11.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on July 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit(s) 7, of Hickory Grove, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Uber 660, page 303, and last amended by amendment recorded in Liber 668 on page 442. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds and desig­ nated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 7. together with rights in general com­ mon elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of foe Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned n accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of foe such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200211624 Falcons (5f20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Hoze and Sera S Bozo (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated Dec. 10, 1999, and recorded on Dec. 14. 1999 in Document #1039086 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage, Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000, which was recorded on’August 14.2000. in Document #1048078. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND THIRTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($61,036.75). including interest a* 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on July 25.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section 18.Town 2 North. Range 9 West desenbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 11 of foe Plat uf Sunny Shore Subdivision; thence North 29 degrees 49 mmutes East 33 teet to the center of Keller Road; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West in foe center of said road 340 feet 9 inches for the Place of Beginning; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet; thence due South 266 feet; thence due East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to me Place of Beginning Also commencing at the Southwest comer of the above described premis­ es; thence due East 85 feet; thence due South to the ahore of Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along the shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet, more or less, to a point due South of the Place of Beginning; thence due North to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 monfo(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallion 246-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite #200132430 Stallions (7/11) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEL’ AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-5459 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms end condition# of a certain mortgage made by William H. Leffew and Yolanda Leffew, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor io American General Finance. Inc., dated foe 20th day of April. AD., 1999, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, tor the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 10th day of June, AD., 1999.in Document 1030945 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of S36.794.O4 (Thirty six thou­ sand seven hundred ninety four dollars and tour cents) including interest there on 11.99% (eleven point ninety-nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 18th day of July. AD.. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: AH that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the Township of Castleton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as blows to wit Township of Castieton. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows: Lot(s) 20 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 59. Commonly known as: 1067 Brooks Drive. Tax ID: 06-05-130-004-020-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: June 13. 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. L.PA. 765 W. Big Beaver Rd.. Ste 310 Troy. Ml 48064 PROPERTY TO BE POSTED: 1067 Brooks Dnve Hastings. Ml 49058 Hastings City Bank PART-TIME TELLER THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Dasanxsr.; Wan Reparr by Wall Anchor ---- ur-U.— NCW VYinaow I reus Raising Sunxan Concrete Regrading 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INCBlO Bryant Si • Kalamazoo. McNgan *9001 • 3*5-2900 9125 East DE Avenue • RxhUnd. Michigan *9CS3 • 629-5252 ? Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to provid­ ing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Nashville office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court SL Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F (7/11) Marvin Eugene Moss MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Stephen Michael Bedell, age 30, of Middleville died Monday, June 17, 2002 at home. Mr. Bedell was bom on June 13, 1972 in Garden City, Michigan, the son of Leslie & Darlene (Byers) Bedell. He was raised in the Detroit & Marquette, MI areas and attended schools there, graduating in 1990 from Marquette High School, he then went on to attend Marquette College. He was engaged in carpentry work on several projects through-out Michigan. He had been living in Middleville for the past three months. Mr. Bedell is survived by his mother, Darlene Bedell of Middleville; father, Leslie Bedell of Iron Mountain; his brothers, Jim Bedell of Middleville and Kim Bedell of Middleville; his sister, Jan Dyer of Kalamazoo and his paternal grandmother, Liz Fisctt of Marquette. Visitations will be Friday, June 21, 2002 one hour prior to funeral time. Services will be held Friday, June 21, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangement were made by Wrtr. Funeral Home of Hastings Doreeen H. Miller HASTINGS - Doreen H. Miller, age 65 of Hastings, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at Spectrum Health (Butterworth) Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bom June 28. 1936 in Baltimore Township, the daughter of Daniel and Ruth (Gardner) Cheney. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. She married Robert C. Miller Sr., December 22. 1956 Doreen worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell for a short time. She was a dedicated home maker who enjoyed crafts and being with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband. Robert C. Miller Sr. of Hastings; sons. Robert C. (Cindy) Miller Jr. of Hastings. Daniel (Jamie) Miller of Hastings. Eric (Donna) Miller of Hastings; daughter, Susan (Joe) DeBruyn of Hastings; three grandchildren. Brendan Miller, Tiffany Miller, Nikki Miller, step-grandson, Jason DeBnryn; mother, Ruth Cheney of Hastings; brothers, Howard (Jane) Cheney of Pretty Lake, Donald (Lily) Cheney of Hastings. Daniel (Charlene) Cheney of Hastings; sister. Pauline (Hurben) Hunt of Hastings and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday. June 20, 2002 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings Services will be held Friday, June 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Minister Carla Smith officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CLARKSVILLE - Estella A. Kauffman. age 86, of Clarksville, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, June 12, 2002. Stella was bom in Ionia County on Aug. 23, 1915 to Bert and Mildred (Phillips) Mesecar. She attended Clarksville Schools and was married to Roy Kauffman on Aug. 4, 1934. She and her husband fanned in the Clarksville area for many years. Stella was a hard working homemaker. She was fond of birds, gardening, and music. Her children admired her cooking and home decorating skills. Everyone was amazed at her ability to prepare large meals for family gatherings and farm workers. Stella had attended Clarksville Bible Church for many years. She is survived by her children, Roger (Betty) Kauffman, Robert (Rosemary) Kauffman, Leahbelle (Don) Stuart, Barbara (Mickey) Criscione, Duane (Sharlene) Kauffman. Ruth Ann Allen, and Julie (Jim) Benschoter, 25 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; four great great grandchil­ dren; five brothers; four sisters and many other loving relatives and friends. Stella was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband; her son, David Kauffman; her son-in-law. Bill Allen; her grandchildren, Danny and Dale Kauffman, Jeffrey Allen and Tom Criscione; and one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held on Monday. June 17, 2002 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given io the Gideons, Ionia Area Hospice or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. GRAND RAPIDS - Marvin Eugene Moss, age 71. of Grand Rapids and former­ ly of Hastings, died early Sunday. June 16. 2002 at the Michigan Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. Iris L. Livingston CLARKSVILLE - Iris L. Livingston, age 84. of Clarksville, went to be with her Lord on Friday evening. June 14, 2002. She was bom in Grand Rapids. MI on Sept. 2. 1917 to Ray and Wilmina (Troyer) Wieland. Iris graduated from Freeport High School and was married to Karyl Livingston on Sept. 4. 1936. Iris loved to talk with anyone who would listen. She also loved to garden and spent many enjoyable times with her busband raising and training beagles. Iris thoroughly enjoyed playing cards and doing puzzles with all her friends at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville. Ml. Iris’ family is very thankful for the loving and compassionate care she was given at the Home of Hope Hospice during the last days of her life. She is survived by her children. Sandra (Gerald) Durkee, Jim (Rosie) Livingston, Ronda (Dave) Munn. Judy Kearney, and Dennis (Sue) Livingston; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; her sisters, Lola Posthumus and Darlene Vanderwood; her brother, Ray (Marge) Wieland; and many other loving relatives and friends. Iris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kariy; her son. Kevin; her sis­ ter. Wilma Pavlich; and her brother. Larry Wieland. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. June 18. 2002 at the Hope Church of the Brethren. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Home of Hope Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. | Genevra Belle Schantz Schantz, Genevra Belle (Randall) is belt­ ing out her part in the heavenly choir after succumbing to lung cancer on Friday, June 14, 2002. Genevra was a self described one of a kind person as unique as her name. Bom in Dighton. Michigan to Rush and Genevra (Gregg) Randall on March 13, 1917, she and her fraternal twin sister Jeannette Virginia, joined older brothers Benjamin Rush and Charles Jacob. All have gone before her as well as her husband Clare William Schantz, her grandson Jeffrey Matthew Briggs and her great-grandson Rocky Blessing Tape. Clare and Genevra met in Middleville, Michigan where they graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1935. After marrying in 1938, they have five chil­ dren: Pauline Anne, Kathleen Marie, Bonnie Lu. Charles Arthur and Donna Claire. Nothing made Genevra prouder than her family. She was dedicated and support­ ive to her children and their offspring. A true prayer warrior, she had tremendous faith in God and passed that faith on to her children. Singing was one of her passions. Genevra sang bass in the Grand Rapids Chapter of Sweet Adelines for nearly 30 years. She also loved singing in the choir at the Caledonia United Methodist Church where she was an active member. Her fellow tenors will miss her. An expert seamstress in her day. Genevra lovingly sewed many outfits and dresses for her daughters including wedding gowns. She was an avid crossword puzzle worker, book reader and old movie buff. Her fond­ ness for baking cookies was evident in the many tins she kept filled and ready for sam­ pling by family and friends. She also enjoyed giving her home baked cookies away and was called the cookie lady by some. Genevra took pleasure in bantering with her sons-in-law Gordon Briggs and Larry Lanning and thought highly of her favorite (and only) daughter-in-law. Laurel Schantz. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: David Gordon and Vicki Briggs. William Blair and Ann Briggs, Randal! Blake and Susan Darman. Kevin John and Kathleen Darman, Robert Phillip Tape, Christopher Ryan and Penny Tape, Jonathon Michael and lantha Buschbacber, Matthew Randall Buschbacher, Karl William. Claire Laurel and Sarah Elizabeth Schantz and Erica Genevra Lanning. Also surviving are her 12 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Edna Wood, nieces and nephews, many, many friends and her little princess, Buffy (the dog). A celebration of Genevra’s life will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 1:00 o’clock P.M. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church with Rev. Norman Kohns presiding. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, Genevra preferred memorial contributions be sent to the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 250 Vine Street. Caledonia, MI 49316. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 - Page 15 DKMS honor roll Delton Kellogg Middle School (Sixth and final marking period) Fifth Grade All As — Chelsea Bagley, Tarah Keim. Adam Keys, Stephanie Kirk-Johnson, Ste­ ven Kirk-Johnson, Elizabeth McCord, Re­ becca Mikolajczyk, Nicholas Mueller, Tho­ mas Muma, Dalton Parmenter, Jeremy Rciglcr, Sarah Robbins. Adrienne Schroeder, Emily Stevens, Samantha Vickery. Sara Weimer and Brandon Western. Honor Roll — CJ. Andersen. Blacc An­ derson. Emily Arnold. Daniel Aukerman, Hilary Bagley. Brian Bicganski. Alexander Bork, Taylor Boulter. Angela Boysen. Ja­ son Broadhurst, Audrey Brown, Amber Bruder, Thaddeus Calkins, Douglas Camp­ bell, Jordan Case, Andrew Chapman, Mi­ chael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel, Allison Deschaine, William Doran, Conrad Drum. Peter Duqucsnel. Mandy Dye, Taylor Earl, Lacey Edgerton, Lydia Ely, Patrick Fales, Susan Falvo, Janet Fase, David FultonMcCarty, Rebecca Gaylor, Ashley Giuzio, Anna Goldsworthy, Britani Gouin, Richard Green, Colleen Harmon, Taylor HarrisKingsley, Joanna Hoeberling, Scott Hoek­ stra, Samuel Hoff. Donovan Hoffman, Samantha Holroyd, Sarah Holroyd. Stefan Jovanovich, Melissa Julian, Jordan Keagle, Bradley Kioth, Lauren Knollenberg, Sarah Kucharek, Dylan Leinaar, Raymond Lind­ sey, Matthew Loveland, Corey MacBcth, Carol Matthews. Daniel McIntyre, William Moon, Cody Morse. Casey Ovcrbcek, Dar­ rin Pursley, Quinn Seaver, Brennan Smith, Lisa Solomon. Matthew Tuftedal, Robbie Wandcli, Garrett Warner and Libby War­ ren. Sixth Grade All As — Paul Betcher, Christopher Blincoe, Bailey Davis, McKenzie Earl, Al­ exandra Fox. Emma Garrison, Kathryn Goy. Morgan Hennessey, Matthew Julian, Sarah McCord, Sara McDuff, Chase Mills. Jill Newton, David Roberts. Jessica Samis, Evelyn Schut, Jordan Smith, Koty Watson. Rachael Williams and Jessica Wine. Honor Roll — Amy Aukerman, Rachel Beeler, Eric Boehm. Michael Broadhurst, Mindy Bruder, Caitlin Champion, Saman­ tha Cooke, Amanda Culbert, Quinn De­ Bolt, Erika Dcnnany, Devin Dcsgranges, Cassandra Desncss, Michael DeWaters, Brian Diaz, Mitchell Duquesnel, Cynthia Eckhart, Taylor Grizzle, Raigcn Harger. Johnathon Hess. Kirsten Houghtaiing, Kait­ lyn Jarvis, Jennifer Jeudevine, Angela Ken­ nedy, Ntdbohis Kuykendall, Jerika LaPointc-Howard. Angela Lester. Bailey Les­ ter, Jared Lindberg. Christopher Link, Cornne Lubbers. Justine McCowan, Mary Mi- Surplus food distributions are July 9,10 The Community Action Agency’s sur­ plus food distributions for next month have been scheduled for Tuesday and Wednes­ day, July 9 and 10, at various sites around Barry County. The sites, dates and times are as follows: • Hastings — (New location). First Bap­ tist Church of Hastings, Tuesday, July 9, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. • Delton — St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. • Hickory Comers — American Legion Post #484. Wednesday, July 10. from 8 to 9 a.m. • Middleville — United Methodist Church. Tuesday. July 9, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. • Nashville — Village parking lot Tues­ day, July 9, from 8:30 to 9 a.m. • Orangeville — Orangeville Township Hall, Wednesday. July 10, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Pleasantvicw Family Church — Wednesday. July 10. from 9 to 10 a.m. All clients need to recertify every six months. Please call 948-4260 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. GREAT GIFT IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER CM. 945-9554 for Information nehart, Leah Minshall, Lavonne Ogg, Marc Osborn, Emily Ovcrbcek, Deborah Parker, Amy Patrick, Joshua Piszkcr, Casey Ram­ sey, Ryann Rankin, Brandon Reynolds, Samantha Reynolds, Shawn Rine, Octavio Romero, Stephanie Ross, Steven Scoby, Coty Seaver. Kolsic Smith, Joel Solomon II, Andrew Spaulding, Corey Spencer, Jonathan Spencer. Christopher Storck, Chelsea Streeter, Amber Strick, Justin VandcrMcer, Cody White. Kristina Wilhelms, Jessica Wines and Kirk Wolschleger. Seventh Grade All As — Amanda Berry, Brendan Boyle, Kelsey Chapple, Hannah Goy. Nicholas Haas, Jordan Haines, Jacob Hardy, Katec Hogoboom, Kristen Marble, Katlynn McCormick, Zachary Mueller, Kristyn Norris, Timothy Panos, Kyle Purdum. Tori Ritchie, Katherine Smith and Amanda Strick. Honor Roll — Lyndsey Alaniz, Amber Andrews, Samantha Bennett. Thomas Bhola, Zachary Blackbum. Laura Bottle, Amanda Boss, Janet Brooks, Abbie Brown, Kelsey Brownell. Brittany Burandt, Grady Cooke, Richard Court III. Kelsey Deibert, Colleen Dowd, Nicole Dykgraaf, Walker Eason. JoAnne Ehrhardt, Kristen Elliott, Alicia Farrah, Dylan Goebel, Kelsey Gray, S.efannic Hammond, Alisha Harmon, Chelsea Harper. Lacie Harvath, Shelly Hudson, Amanda Hunter, Katlin Jacobs, Kcely Jacobs, David Jaquays, Bethany Johncock, Elizabeth Johnson, Adam Kea­ gle, David Kidd, Laura Knight, Eric Lee, Christina Locke, Heather Millard, Joshua Newhouse, Andrew Newkirk, Destiny Newton. Amber Okelcy, John Ovcrbcek, Hilary Phelps, Nathan Purse!!, Troy Quick, Chadwic Ramsey, Samantha Rhoda, Daniel Roberts, Adam Rohm, Kyle Rombaugh, Elizabeth Rouse, Ashley Ruthruff, Marvin Smeal, Chelsea Smith, Crystal Smith, Jes­ sica Sweat, Gwen Taylor, Jessica Taylor, Sieven Tiffany, Rylcc Trantham, Ross VandcrMccr, Candace VanDyk, Amber Walters, Jcnah Wandell, Molly Warren, Heather Whittemore, Erika Wood, Kaylee Woodmansee and Kacic Woznicki. Eighth Grade All As — Rachel Alaniz, Andrea Beach, Alexandrea Bromley, Laura Crookston, Al­ exandria Culbert, Maria Fales, Thomas Fo­ ran, Stacey Hughes, Rachel Humphreys, Annamaric Kazeks. Karianne Kozan, Aliscia Leo, Claire Moore, Anna Nielsen and Erika Schroeder. '— Brandon Alm<ih„Keri Bccrtema, Heather Billin, Kellie Bowers, Cassie Brinlcy, Brandon Butzirus, Darin Card, Jessica Cardiff, Kimberly Case, Lindsay Christie, Amanda Crose, Lindsey Curry, Samantha Davidson, Melissa Dcn­ nany, Laura DeSloover, Stephanie Desncss, Paul Diaz, LaTonya Diskin, Nicholas Dud­ ley. Kari Earl, Jackie Engle, Josiah Farrell, Whitney Fisher, Mark Flick Jr., Deanna Fliearman, Jack Griffin. Michael Guess, Andre Hile, Tracy Hoekstra, Kathryn Hum­ phrey, Marissa Ingle, Cassandra Jurecic, Ashley Keys, Amy Lillibridge, Megan Loveland, Katie Madden, Shane Martin­ dale, Nicole Marzic, Cecilia Mayberry, An­ thony Mead, Emily Newkirk, Jonathan Os­ borne, Dillon Otis, Samantha Patrick, Dawn Peake, Eric Reynolds, Kaitlin Rice, Melissa Robbins, Cori Ross, Allene Smith. Katie Smoczynski, Brian Springer, Benja­ min Strick, Kristy Tidd, Paul Tripp, Angel VanDyk and Katharina Wine. LEGAL NOTICES HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Juno 10, 2002 All board members present and 10 guests Approved previous board minutes and List of Bills. Received Treasurers and Committee Reports. Approved Construction Code Ordinance, repairing Cloverdale Park wood fence, mailing of r^vmer Newsletter, setting reg­ ular monthly Planning Commission meetings. Met in Closed Session to discuss 05/13/02 Closed Session minutes. In open session, approved Closed Session minutes Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (6/20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 02-23449-DE Estate of Shane Trierweiler. Date of birth: 10/08/1976. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Shane Trierweiler, who lived at 154 Amasa Street. Woodland Michigan died 11/29/2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kathryn A. Trierweiler, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date oi publication of this notice. June 12, 2002 Kenneth V Klaus (P42509) Garan Lucow Miller, PC.. 503 S. Creyts Road. Suite A Lansing. Ml 48917 517-327-0300 Kathryn A. Trierweiler 154 Amasa Street Woodland. Ml 48897 616-367-4240 (7/4) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B Willis Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patricia A. WHto. his wife, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17.1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in Uber 617. Page 749, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be duo on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($75,807.18) including inter­ est at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in the mort—'gage and the ■stafuteerof the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at V00 p.m. on June 27. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 oi Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 14. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property « determined abandoned in accordance with UCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys lhe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: May 23. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee 2501 Rochester Court Troy. Ml 48083 (248) 457-1000 FHe No 200 0379 (6/20) NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold the second meeting of June at 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2002, at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main St., Woodland, Mich. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 4, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Harper. Ritchie. Lewis. Blackmore. Also approximately 30 citizens and guests. Correspondence read Dept reports received. Approved vanous expenditures Amended budget. Appointed Linda Blackmore to fill supervisor vacancy. . Trustee vacancy on board to be advertised. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore, Supervisor (6/20) STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan law the chief family judge annually reviews the performance record of the Fnend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about July 1.2002. This review is limited by law to the following criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statu­ tory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty, whether the purposes of the Fnend of the Court Act are being met; and whether the duties cf the Fnend of the Court are being carried out in a manner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written comments to the chief family judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name and address to: Honorable Richard H. Shaw, Barry County Tnal Court. Family Division. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (W20) Notice of Mortgage Forodoaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Robert McCown and Jacqucbne McCown (origi­ nal mortgagors) to America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated May 12.1999, and recorded on May 20. 1999 in Instrument 1029803 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereol the sum of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 43/100 dol­ lars ($110,846.43). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage ehd tne statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venuo. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on July 11. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF WCXDLLAND, Barry Coutty, Michigan, and are de tc Abed as: Beginning 1790 teet West of the Northeast cor­ ner of Section 26, Township 4 North. Range 7 West at line post on Barnum Road thence South 341 teat, thence West 746 feet, thence North 341 feet thence East 746 feet to place of beginning, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate *200217977 Mustangs-B (6/20) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting », June 10, 2002 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor Doster. Treasurer Nottingham, Clerk Nichols and Trustees Gray and Goyings. Minutes approved May 8. 2002. Department reports received and fited Approved Amended Road Budget lor year 2002-2003 Adopted Ordinance 113 (Amendments to Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance). Approved July Regular Board Meeting to be held July 15 O 5:00 p.m. in place of our regular board meeting of July 9 O 7.00 p.m. Approved lor August Election notices to be placed in the Reminder and Banner. Approved Stanley Steamer to clean hall and xjkce carpets and pay the same. Approved Fireworks permit for Leory Wagner with restrictions Approved the payment for the cabinets for the township hall kitchen Approved $250.00 reward for information lead­ ing to conviction of destruction of Lindsey Cemetery. Bills approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Nonnajean Nichols, Clerk Attested to by: Mark A. Doster, Supervisor (6/20) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lois Rookus (original mortgagors) to America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 In Liber Document *1030441 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of New York, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 7. 2002. which was recorded on May 16. 2002. in Uber Document •1080598. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($100,970.28). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 18.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North, Range 10 West; Thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 hne to the cen­ ter of said Section 19. thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1025.72 feet along the North and South 1/4 bne of said Section 19 to the point of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 199.42 feel along the Northerly hne of the plat of West Peterson Park to the Easterly line of Archwopd Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly Ine. thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 199.41 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trot! & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130212 Mustangs-B (7/4) Notice of Public Hearing CAMPING MEMBERSHIP The Barry County Road Commission has been requested to turn Enzian Road from Lindsey Road to Bever Road. Orangeville Township. Barry County Michigan into a Natural Beauty Road Pursuant to PA. 150.1970. The public hearing will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall located at West Boulter Road, Orangeville, Michigan at 7:00 P.M. on June 24. 2002. If you need additional information contact the Barry County Road Commission at 616-945-3449. 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Eaton Intermediate School District 1790 E Packard Hwy., Chadone, MI 48813 517-543-5500 Ext. 1113 Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant may authorize the discharge of wastewater tn excess of identified maximums if such discharge is authorized in advance by a Special Discharge Allocation (SDA) Request. Anyone may submit written comments on this proposal within 30 days If no com­ ments to this notice are received, the proposed modification will be approved as set forth below without changes and without further public notice Written comments should be sent to City of Hastings Public Works, Waste Water Division. 225 N Cass Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 The proposed SDA s will be effective July 1. 2002. through Jun 30. 2003 Any changes between yearly publications to the approved Special Discharge Allocations will be kept on file at the Public Works Wastewater Division These changes may be reviewed by written request to the above address The SDA s are described as follows SPECIAL DISCHARGE ALLOCATION INDUSTRIES Hastings Landfill Allocated Ammonia. Ibaydav 60 Darrel Carr Superintendent Waste Water Treatment Plant NOTICE Barry County is requesting bids for parking lot replacement at the new Friend of the Court Building, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml. Specifications can be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Bids must be submitted in complete original form, clearly marked "BID - PARKING LOT REPLACEMENT" by mail or messenger and must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 27, 2002. �Page 16 - The HasOngs Banner - Thursday. June 20. 2002 Pickup truck sought in fatal hit and run Ice cream truck runs stop sign The Kalamazoo driver of an ice cream vending truck was issued a ticket for dis­ obeying a stop sign Tuesday after his vehicle collided with a car driven by a 26year-old Hastings woman. Police were called to the intersection of Court and Jef­ ferson streets at about 3:10 p.m. to investigate the crash which left Stacy Velte with minor injuries. She was taken to Pennock Hospital by Mercy Ambulance and was treated for her injuries before being released, said Officer Cliff Morse. The van driver, James Snow, 35, (pictured) suffered a cut to his mouth. Rt al I \lait L ar Sale ! a rni FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. USED WATER SOFTNER for sale. (616)207-7020 leave message. . FOR SALE- Farmall Cub with bellv mower. (616)765­ 5416 ' National h/» BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION LABORER, TO $20/hour + overtime, train­ ees /skilled, needed now, 616-949-2424, Jobline Fee. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE 109 W. Blair. Friday it Saturday, 8am-4pm. Bunk beds, bikes, big toys, clothes (AE, Gap, A&F), doghouse, books and miscellaneous. Help Wanted MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC1AN: A full time position exists for a limited licensed psychologist or CSW with previous group therapy and crisis stabilization experi­ ence. The ability to work in­ dependently and as a mem­ team is necessary. The avail­ ability to work evenings and take on-call coverage is re­ quired. Send resume to Bar­ ry County Community Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls. EOE. PROGRAM AIDE FOR mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in rehabili­ tation, recreational skills and other duties related to pro­ gram implementation. Expe­ rience in working with per­ sons with development disa­ bilities and mental illness helpful. Record keeping and data collection skills desired. Send resume to Barry Coun­ ty Community Mental Health Authority, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. No phone calls. EOE. DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense Full-‘ime, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night. (616)248­ 7729. RAJ LAWN CARE- Mowing and brush removal. Senior discount, reasonable rates. (616)374-8631 Lost A Loam! . LOST DOGFEMALE black/brown striped/brindle, large. Banfield area. Cash reward (616)721-3560. \utonurtive 2001 DODGE RAM quad ’ — 13,000 miles. $19,900. Al(616)945-; ‘95 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4, red, loaded, 124,000 miles. Great condition, $7300. (616)721-8295_____________ FOR SALE 1991 Geo Storm runs good, drives good, $800 obo. Please call (616)792­ 6829 after 6pm. Lor Rent $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't it Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE in Hastings with garage, $650 plus utilities, $500 security FOR RENT: 3bd house in Hastings, 4th ward. Call (616)945-3436. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. AKC LAB PUPPIES: 8 weeks old, declaws re­ moved, wormed A first shots, 1 yellow male A 1 black male, $350 each. (616)765-3382 SUMMER FUN: Hi, looking for a fun loving, smart, oh yeah A gorgeous compan­ ion? We are 6 weeks old, soft big eyes - oh just a must see! Want to take one of us home to be part of your family? Call (616)948-4328 nights A weekends to meet mom A dad, oh yeah A us too, $300/males, $350/female! DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Full-time position available for energetic & responsible team player. Experience preferred, will train right person. Submit resume to: Ad #136 c/o Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 STRAWBERRIES ARE READY: picked or u-pick, call (616)742-1622. Recreation 2000 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS: yellow, 3,100 miles. Lots of extras, great condition, $6300. (616)721-8295 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1999: Electro Glide Classic, green/ black, fuel injection, 6,000 miles. Many extras, excellent condition, $17,000. (616)998­ 6104 or (616)685-0651. Mobile Iliums LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 Rnsincss Srn ri < > DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale A Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173. WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, ponds, commercial drilling, etc., call Tim at (517)719-6319. National \d\ IONIA COUNTY - Ionia County Sher­ iff’s Deputies are looking for the driver of a white Cheverolet pick-up truck believed to have been in the area of a car-pedestrian, hit and run fatal accident on Jordan Lake Avenue and David Highway June 16. Police said the truck might have a wooden rear bumper and two white silhou­ ettes of ladies in the corners of the rear window. According to a press release, the victim was a 70-year-old Coleman man who had become lost and stopped near an intersec­ tion. The man, Gordon Wesley Cozaf was outside his vehicle asking another motorist for directions when a northbound vehicle struck Cozat. “The northbound vehicle then fled the scene and was last seen westbound on David Highway,” police said. Cozat was treated at the scene by first re­ sponders from Berlin-Orange Township Fire Department and Life EMS. “(Cozat) was flown from the scene by Aeromed and later died at Spectrum Hospi­ tal as a result of his injuries,” deputies re­ ported. “The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating the hit and run vehicle... it should have damaged to the right front side.” Anyone with information about the inci­ dent is asked to contact the Ionia County Sheriffs Office at 616-527-5737 or Silent Observer at 616-527-0107. Rosenberg held on $.25 million bond HASTINGS - A 36-year-old Hastings man arrested last week on cocaine, drug house and weapon possession charges stemming from a Michigan State Police in­ vestigation earlier this month is being held in the Barry County Jail on $250,000 bond on a new drug related charge. Timmy Allen Rosenberg had posted $60,000 cash bond on Iasi week's charges but was back in jail Wednesday when he was arraigned on the new charges of deliv­ ery and manufacture of cocaine, habitual offender, fourth conviction. The charge stems from an undercover in­ vestigation conducted by the Southwest En­ forcement Team, according to court re­ cords. Rosenberg is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary examination nn the charges, which also include one count of malicious destruction of property and pos­ session of marijuana, Wednesday, June 26, at 1 p.m. No information on details of the investi­ gations were made available by the Michi­ gan State Police or the Southwest Enforce­ ment Team. For the best color film processing around see the experts at... CABLE/HOME HOOKUP, TO $1923/hour, lots of hours, entry level, major company, start now, (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - At least seven complaints of roman candle type fire­ works found inside damaged mailboxes and newspaper boxes on Brogan, Sager and Mixer roads June 15 are being investigated by the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Office. According to a report by Sgt. Robert Abendroth of the Barry County Sheriffs Office, a Sager Road man reported finding his mailbox and some mail burned by a Roman can­ dle that had been ignited. “He told me that he found the cardboard cylinder inside the mailbox,” Abendroth re­ ported. “He described the cylinder as being about three inches in diameter and about five to six inches long and was the type like a Roman candle firework.” On June 16, Abendroth took a report from a Mixer Road man who found a similar object had been ignited inside his Reminder newspaper box. “The rear third of the box was melted off,” police reported. Michigan State Police troopers are also investigating similar complaints from four Brogan Road residents and one Sager Road resident. The Sager Road man reportedly found a spent explosive inside his mailbox,.which was red and yellow in color, measuring eight inches long and approximately three inches in diameter. No other information on the investigation was available from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Fugitive search results in drug arrest PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police looking for a fugitive at a house in the 10000 block of Norris Road June 17 instead arrested his tenant for possession of marijuana and for being a felon in possession of a rifle, according to Prairieiville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. “We recovered a lot of other drug type paraphernalia and sent it to the crime lab," said Gentry. Charged was David Roy Vanderhoff, 49, of Delton. He was arraigned on the charges Tuesday and is free on 10 percent of a $5,000 bond. The fugitive was not located during the search, which included the Barry County Sheriff’s Office and Prairieville Officer Mark Doster. Safe stolen from Hastings home vestigation. In a separate incident, a vehicle containing children was reportedly involved in a rollover type accident at Wellman and Center roads late Tuesday. The Barry Cbunty Sheriff's Office confirmed that a personal injury accident occurred though no report was available at press time Wednesday. Two escape injury In two-car crash HOMEWORKERS NEED­ ED: $635 weekly processing mail. Easy! No experience needed. Cali 1-800-440-1570 Ext.5085 24hrs. ROADWORK/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - to $17/hour + great benefits, lots of overtime, trainees/skilled, major com­ pany, interview now. (616)949-2424 Jobhne Fee. Mailbox explosions investigated Department. The safe weighs between 80 and 100 pounds and contains odd coins, birth certifi­ cates, a marriage license and other personal papers, police said. Police found no sign of forced entry into the home and the incident remains under in­ FASHION MODELS: to $50/Hr. Maie/female run­ way catalog. Entry level' (616)949-2424 Jobline. PACKAGE/EXPRESS/DELIVERY DRIVER - to $800/week ♦ benefits, small cargo truck, training provid­ ed, daily route, hiring now, (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. Pregnant woman hurt in 2-car accident HASTINGS - A collision between two cars in Hastings Tuesday is believed to have caused the pregnant driver of one vehicle to go into labor, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Trooper Barry Schrader reported that Sarah Beth AJIerding, 21, was driving east on M-37 at Heath Road when she allegedly failed to slow down for slowing traffic and col­ lided with the rear of a car driven by Bobbie Jo Peterman, 34, of Nashville. “Doctors at Pennock (Hospital) stated she (Allcrding) was in stable condition and there were no problems expected," Schrader reported. Allcrding was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred at 3:50 p.m., according to police. She was issued a citation and was taken to Pennock Hospital by Mercy Am­ bulance. Peterman, who was not hurt, was wearing a seat belt. Also unharmed were Peter­ man’s passengers, Ricky Dean, 9, and Jenny Dean, 6, both of Nashville. HASTINGS - A personal safe containing important papers and a large amount of cash turned up missing from the basement of a home in the 300 block of East Clinton Street between June 4 and June 11, according to a report by the Hastings City Police CAFETERIA/FOOD SERV­ ICE WORKER - to $13/hr + benefits, entry/skilled level, full it part time, needed now. (616)949-2424 Jobline HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ CLERICAL: to $1250/Hr. ♦ great benefits, general office duties, great advancement potential. (616)949-2424 Job- Freeport girl faces charges for fatal crash ALLEGAN COUNTY - A 14-ycar-old Freeport girl who was driving a car which crashed and killed a 13-year-old female passenger June 13 may face criminal charges in cither Allegan or Barry counties, depending on whether she is waived to adult court, ac­ cording to Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. According to reports, 18-year-old Jeorge Alberto Luna-Cruz, 18, of Dorr, who is ac­ cused of letting both minor girls drive, was arraigned in Allegan County District Court June 14 on a felony count of allowing an unlicensed person to operate a vehicle causing death. Police reportedly said Luna-Cruz picked up the girls at a relative's home in Dorr June 12 at about 10 p.m. The 14-year-old reportedly was driving west on 146th Ave. when the car left the roadway and fell into a ravine on the south side of the road. All three occupants reportedly were pinned inside the vehicle after the 12:53 a.m. crash and front seat passenger Melissa Jonker died during ambulance transport to a Grand Rapids hospital. Luna-Cruz and the driver, whose name was reportedly not released due to her juve­ nile status, were treated at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. The driver, a Wood School Road resident, was treated and later released, according to reports. She told deputies that she swerved to avoid a possum in the road and lost con­ trol on the road's gravel surface. Her parents were notified of the accident by the Barry County Sheriffs Office at about 2:04 a.m. Speed and inexperience are reportedly thought to be factors in the cause of the fatal crash. Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.r Hastings. 945-9554 HASTINGS - A 17-ycar-old Hastings boy was cited for making an improper right turn after he tried to enter the McDonald’s parking lot from the inside lane of travel and entered the path of another westbound car in the outside lane June 12, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Officers said Josh Sanders was cited after his car was struck by a car driven by Starr Garbow. 24, of Middleville at about 8:30 p.m. on West State Street. Neither driver was injured. Police probe malicious destruction MIDDLEVILLE - Two vehicles and the windows at Bob Engine Hospital at 307 Ar­ lington Street in Middleville were apparently damaged by someone throwing rocks at them sometime before 8 a.m. Thursday, June 13, according to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said perpetrators caused over $400 damage in the incident, which remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 20. 2002 - Page 17 Drunk driving crackdown looms Trooper involved in accident A Michigan State Police trooper escaped injury last week when he lost control of the police cruiser he was driving west on Wildwood Road at 11:50 p.m. June 12. F/Lt. Greg Krusinga. Commander of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Suite Po­ lice, said Trooper Phil McNabnay was responding to a request for bad, up by an­ other trooper in the Gun Lake area who was investigating a drug related incident when McNabnay failed to negotiate a curve. "His vehicle left the roadway on a sharp curve and struck a tree with the right side. He was able to correct, pull back onto the roadway and stop.' Krusinga said McNabnay was wearing a seatbelt and no one was hurt. No citation was issued because McNabnay was responding to a call though Krusinga said he believes the crash was preventable. Tn my opinion, it was driver error, he failed to negotiate a curve,' he said. "Unless someone was hurt or he was driving recklessly, it's an administrative matter.' Krusinga said he does not know how fast the officer was driving at the time of the crash and does not believe lights and sirens were in use. T cant say it was an emergency," Krus­ inga said. Cost to repair the car has been estimated at $7,200 though no decision has been made whether to make repairs or replace the car. Man survives 60-foot fall in silo; no broken bones by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Thomas Moody was back to work on his farm Monday after spending three days in the hospital recovering from a 60-foot fall from the top of his silo last Wednesday morning. “He never broke a bone,” said his wife, Vonda Moody. “Nobody can believe it.” Moody was working on the farm he has owned on East Dowling Road since 1973 with his cousin. Perry Cole of Mancelona, to level silage (chopped hay) to be fed to the cattle Wow at about 8*53«.m-.................. It’s a chore he has performed hundreds of times before. “His cousin Perry was standing at the bottom running the motor to the hay loader and Tom was at the top,” said Vonda Moody. “As soon as he opened the door and went inside, the gases came out and he fell.” Moody said the last thing he remembers “My head felt so bad. I couldn’t get air. I knew it was serious.” - Thomas Moody is opening the door and starting back down the chute. “I knew I was in trouble as soon as the door opened,” said Moody. “I remember opening the door and I started back down. Next thing I remember is waking up and him (Perry) trying to hold me up.” “He kept hitting the silo doors all the way down,” added Vonda, who heard the commotion from inside the house. “I heard him yelling and I could hear the crash.” said Vonda. “I’ve never called 911 before. Really nice. You wouldn’t want anyone who wasn’t." Moody landed unconscious onto the belt feeder, where his 60-head of cattle feed on the silage. Perry wjs unable to extract Moody out of the feeder, but ambulance crew members from Nashville helped lift his cousin onto a backboard for his ride to Battle Creek Health System. “Off and on. he would come to and say he knew he wasn't going to make it, then he would go out again,” said Vonda Moody. “My head felt so bad,” said Moody of what was going through his mind. “I couldn’t get air. 1 knew it was serious.” At the hospital, the couple learned that he had only suffered contusions to his kid­ neys, a bruised elbow and other bumps and scrapes. “He’s doing great,” said Vonda. “He doesn’t walk too good yet." The couple believes the accident can be linked to a heavy storm that pelted the southern-part of Berry County last October and tore the old roof from the silo. “Our new roof is like air tight,” said Vonda Moody. Her husband explained that the new roof was completed in April and the silage was loaded one week prior to the accident. “Usually com silage is the worst,” he said. “It takes the oxygen right away from you. We should have had the door open, but with the door shut, there was no place for it (the gas) to go.” Moody has not experienced life changing feelings about his near death experience, but now has a greater understanding of the kindness of others. “I’ve sure got a lot of good friends.” he said. “They did my chores while I was in the hospital. You find out you have a lot of friends you don’t know about.’’ And about the silo, he said: “Next time. I’ll keep the blower running to circulate that air up there.” LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD JUNE 12, 2002 All Board Members and 1U guests present. Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ ing and treasurer’s report. Approved letter of commitment for Link Michigan Appointed 3 members to Dowling Public Library Board. Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Township Clerk Attested to by. Robert Mack. Supervisor (6/20) fynuM S°on' Dreisbach Express Oii Change Have your oil changed by factory trained professionals! Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Ave. Hastings ph.948-8000 WANTED: AUTO TECHNICIANS TO WORK IN OUR EXPANDING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. Additional Barry County law enforce­ ment officers out on the roads between July 1 and July 7 will spell trouble for drunk drivers, as local police announce plans to launch “You Drink & Drive. You Lose” special patrols. The "You Drink & Drive, You Lose." campaign is a widespread, ongoing crack­ down on drunk drivers. Barry County will step up the number of law enforcement of­ ficers working to catch drunk drivers and drunken boaters during the enforcement pe­ riod. Increased enforcement has proven ef­ fective in reducing alcohol-related traffic and boating crashes, injuries and fatalities in Michigan through changing driver be­ havior. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer said. "Despite increased attention and growing concern, nearly 40 percent of Michigan traffic crash fatalities are alcohol-related... Our officers will be working during, the holiday to ensure safety on our roads and lakes and to arrest individuals who choose to violate the law." Barry County will continue to make ef­ forts to reduce the number of alcohol-re­ lated traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities through periodic increased traffic enforcement throughout the year. Whodunit? Oh, deer! An errant deer took the "No appointments necessary" sign seriously last Thurs­ day, June 13 at the Babylon Hair Salon on M-37 in Middleville. The animal did more than $2,000 in damage to the interior of the salon. State police officers deter­ mined that hair on broken glass was from a deer. They followed a blood trail across the parking lot to woods across M-37. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of ascertain Mortgage made by Eric M. Coleman and Jennifer K Coleman, husband and wi’e. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORA TION (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION), dated December 18. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on January 12. 1998. in Document No. 1006257, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104,133.12 and no pro­ ceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become optative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby g-ven that on July 18, 2002. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale. tor the purpose for satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.22 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale, said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows to-wit: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.G. By DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (7/11) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL W. THOMPSON and DEBO­ RAH L. THOMPSON, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC. DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee. da*d the 18th of October. 1996. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of October, 1996 in Liber 676. Page 502. Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Senes 1996-D on the 15th day of November, 1997 and recorded in Instrument No. 1022315, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Two A 24/100 ($75,852 24), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage, end pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of July. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale Ct public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be neces­ sary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.3500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit: The West 76 feet of Lot 31 and the East 10 feet of Lot 32 of Kelly’s First Addition, according to the recorded plat, thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, of page 94 During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale Dated. June 20, 2002 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 w &g Beaver. Ste 1470 Troy. Mi 48084 (248) 362-2600 (7/18) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Steven Meyers and Neko Meyers (onginal mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. A California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 7, 2001. and recorded on December 27. 2001 in instrument »1053291 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and re-recorded on January 24, 2002 in Instrument 41073603, Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 79/100 dol­ lars ($90,465.79) including interest at 11.450% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue. a» th® Barry County Courthouse in_ Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on July 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, desenbed as: Commencing at a point 1073.5 feet East of the intersection of the North 1/8 line and the East 1/8 tine of Section 36. thence North 220 feet, thence East to the East line of said Section, thence South 220 feet, thence West to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s; from the date of such sale, unless determinec abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case tha redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: May 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200125599 Gators (6/20) SYNOPSIS BARRY TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING JUNE 4, 2002 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 pm. All Board members and 8 guests present Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurers report for 5/02 Accepted Department reports. Amended the Cemetery rules. Authorized support of Link-MI. Authorized June bills tor $75,915.57. Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (6/20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 02-23414-NC In the matter of Stephen Ray Reed. . TOAUJlCrER^TED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE: On Wednesday. July 10. 2002 at 4.00 p.m. in the Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hear­ ing will be held on the petition for change of name of Stephen Ray Reed to Stephen Ray Hall This change of name is not sought for fraudu­ lent intent. Stephen Ray Reed 11881 Lewis Road Plainwell. 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MOVE YOUR DOUBLEWIDE TO A LOT YOU OWN with access to Thomapple River! • Some mature trees • Woods across the back • Well & septic condition unknown • Land contract available.................................. ....................................... $30,000 Call Karen Echtinaw. V-2S. PERFECT LOT TO BUILD RETIREMENT HOME or cottage! • Country living • Quiet Saddle Bag Lake • Located about 20 min. from Lansing. Chariotte. Eaton Rapids or Hastings .... $52,000. Call Karen Echtinaw. RESUMES - LETTERHEAD ENVELOPES - FAX INVOICES - LAMINATING BINDING - SHIPPING R-27. SPACIOUS RANCH with some hardwood floors, newer carpeting, fumace/central air. 3 years old. • 4+ bedroom -1-1/2 baths • Could camp in back yard • Nicer above ground pool • Warranty included • 2 acres • Spectacular setting • Wonderful neighborhood close to town • Some appliances & dining set included • Must see! ..................................$171,500. Call Connie Witzel. (M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Hours M-Fn 8 30-6 00 Sat 8 30-100 ^AGREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.EL § ASSOCIATES /MatnSireet Bank ButKhngj (616) 943-3770 629 West State Street - Hastings �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 20, 2002 FONTANA, LEGAL ■ NOTICES | continued from page 11 r.mskas and Lori Sims will join their talents tn works by Clara Schumann. Amy Beach and Fanny Mendelsohn. The final series of concerts on the week­ end of Aug 16-18 will bring many of the musicians together in a celebration of mu­ sic. The program will cover a range of clas­ sical music. There are unexpected pleasures at all Fontana concerts. Intermissions at Shelby­ ville feature Plainwell Ice Cream, the at­ mosphere tn Three Rivers harkens back to a more gracious time and the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will give concert goers a chance to walk some of the trails if they ar­ rive before the concert, as well as enjoy cookies afterward. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. On Wednes­ days and Sundays the concerts are in Shel­ byville at the Art Emporium, which is one mile east of U.S.-131. at exit 59. All Friday concerts are at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers. Al! Saturday night concerts arc at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on West Clo­ verdale Road in Hastings. From Hastings drive south on M-37 approximately nine miles Io Cloverdale Road, turn right and follow Cloverdale Road. Entrance to the in­ stitute is on the left. Tickets arc $15 for adults and $5 for stu­ dents with ID and children accompanied by adults. Tickets can be purchased through the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office at 616­ 387-2300 or 1-800-228-9858 or on line at www.millerauditorium.com. For more information about the Fontana Summer Festival call 616-387-2362. For more information about Thornapple Arts Council events rnll 945-2002. For more in­ formation about the Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute call 721-4190. Read the BANNER Every Week! Short Foreclosure Notice (Alt Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condrbons of a mortgage made by Russel E Dimond and Shirley A Dimond, 4440 South Shore Dr . Delton. Ml 49046 Equity Funding, Inc.. 7071 Orchard Lake Rd . »300. West Bloomfield, Ml 48322. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2000 and recorded on February 22. 2000 Document •1041354 Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred Fourteen and 07/100 dollars ($453,114.07). including interest at 16 % per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Main Entrance to the county build­ ing in the City ot Hastings. Michigan, at 100 o’clock p.m. on July 25. 2002 Said premises are situated in Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Merling trio Copies on news stands throughout the county. A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST FRACTION­ AL 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE SOUTH SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON SAID 1/4 LINE 148 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE 40 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AS A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AT THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE 50 FEET SOUTHWEST­ ERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE. THENCE 50 FEET IN A NORTHEASTERLY COURSE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN GM Employees and eligible family members: We've got what you want V BONUS CASH V LEASE LOYALTY DON T HAVE 17. 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AUTO AIR CD ______ SOLD! 99 GRAND PRIX 3800 BOSE STEREO LOW MLES *11,995 PLUS TAX 8 TITLE BEST TERM & RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER PARCEL II; A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON ’’HE 1/4 LINE 148 FEET. THENCE SOUTH­ WEST 40 FEET TO A STAKE. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 100 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE OLD C.K.4S RAILROAD BED 68 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE 1/4 LINE AND THEN CONTINUING ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE WATERS EDGE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WATERS EDGE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. BEING IN HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL III: ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST FRACTIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY ONE TOWN TWO NORTH. RANGE NINE WEST LYING NORTH OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH SAID LAND IN A NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGI­ NAW RAILROAD RUNNING IN A NORTHEAST­ ERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE THROUGH SAID LAND. ALSO COMMENCING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LONG LAKE THENCE SOUTH ON THE ONE QUARTER LINE TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMA­ ZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD. THENCE RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY TO TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND RVE TENTHS FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY TO LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG LONG LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING ALL LOTS. TRACTS OR PARCELS HERETOFORE CONVEYED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES. ALSO SPECIFICALLY EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTER­ LINE OF THE OLD CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH SIXTY EIGHT DEGREES FORTY MIN­ UTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED SIXTH THREE FEET AND SOUTH FIFTY FIVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND SIXTH FIVE ONE HUN­ DREDTHS FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RAILROAD AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTH THREE MINUTES EAST ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN AND NINETY ONE-HUN­ DREDTHS FEET. THENCE SOUTH FIFTY FOUR DEGREES THIRTY FIVE MINUTES WEST THREE HUNDRED FORTY TWO FEET. THENCE NORTH ONE DEGREE FIFTY ONE MINUTES WEST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND FIVE TENTHS FEET TO THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTH FIFTY FIVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES EAST TWO HUN­ DRED SEVENTY SIX FEET. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTY THREE MIN­ UTES EAST FIFTEEN FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. TO-WIT BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH LIES SOUTH 68 DEG 40 WEST. 282 48 FEET AND NORTH 21 DEG 45 WEST 4 37 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND THE CENTER LINE OF OLD C.K.4S. R R RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE SOUTH 69 DEG. 45* WEST 94.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEG 45 WEST 73 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 52 DEG 19^ EAST 98 52 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 21 DEG 45' EAST 103 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated June 3. 2002 Equity Funding, Inc. 7071 Orchard Lake Rd.. »300 West Bloomfield. Ml 48322 Harold W Goodstem (P24300) 30445 Northwestern Hwy., »140 Farmington Hits. Ml 48334 (7/11) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-06-27.pdf 5c33582eaea0ad27ae64f600b4d0dc5c PDF Text Text Discount drag program offered In-house mapping planned by county For referendums: Let’s go for two See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 4 Devoted to the Interests of BarryJ County Since 1856HASTINGS u.„„ir.rnPUBLIC ,.K LIBRARY J J 121 S CHURCH ST HASTINGS HI 49CM-1H3 ANNER HaSTih Thursday, June 27, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 26 PRICE 50* Former County Clerk Nancy Boersma dies News Briefs... by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Before conducting business Tuesday night, the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners paused for a moment of silence in Library Internet hearing tonight memory of former County Clerk Nancy Boersma. She died Monday, June 24 at Spectrum The Hastings Public Library will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, June 27) on revision of its Health East in Grand Rapids after a series of health problems. She was 68. Boersma will be especially remembered for her cooperative spirit, knowledge and Internet policies. The public is invited and welcome humor, friends said. No funeral service will be held in com­ to voice questions or concerns. For more information, call the li­ pliance with her wishes, but a memorial visitation with the family has been set for brary at 945-4263. 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 at Girrbach Fu­ Citizens group spokesman John Anderson, left, talks with Rutland Township residents Jay Gorodenski and Sandra Freese at a meeting Tuesday night to dis­ cuss a possible effort to recall township supervisor Roger Vilmont. neral Home in Hastings. Saxon Hammer open house set County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie told the board and the audience at the Woodland Township Hall this week that A Saxon Hammer Open House is planned for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at 747 Terry Lane, Hastings. Students, parents and the public arc welcome. The house at that address was built by Hastings High School Construction Trades Cass for contractor Matt How- dr Boersma “was special to all of us who Nancy Boersma knew her and worked with her...She was a the time of her retirement adopted a resolu- great person." Before her Jan. 31, 1999 retirement from tion of tribute in her honor, commending county government, Boersma told the Ban­ positive changes not only ir the clerk's of­ ner in an interview that she loved the 26 years she worked in the county clerk’s of­ fice, calling it a “fascinating job.” Thursday at Chariton Park. now, why create a problem when you al­ butions that benefited the entire county, of­ Nearly 76 citizens gathered at Fish ready have an ordinance that they could en­ ficials have said. « County Adnnnislrd x Michael BroA'n. Hatchery. Park Tuesday to discuss their force?" said Anderson. "If you have a prob­ beefs* with Rutland Charier Tuwnsirip Su­ lem. ask them and usually people will take care of the problem.” after Tuesday’s meeting, said Boersma pervisor Roger Vilmont, whom they said in 1988, succeeding the retiring NBrval “was certainly an excellent county official. they’ll try to recall from office if a pro­ Thaler. She was re-elected in 199pand She will be missed dearly.” posed junk ordinance is passed. term because of health reasons. last ’ When she left office, Boersma was County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy Spokesman John Anderson said the nance and Request that the Current Ordi­ nance Remain As Is.” group is circulating a petition to urge the and employees were shocked and saddened township to use the current section of the The petition contradicts itself, however, township zoning ordinance prohibiting the when it asks the board to repeal a section of accumulation of trash rather than passing a the zoning ordinance pertaining to junk and to hear of Boersma*s death even though they knew she had been in and out of the things at 11:30 a.m. with presentation loyal service to citizens and team approach hospital in recent months. of colors and a flag-raising ceremony. to taking care of the county's business. The County Board of Commissioners at Anderson encouraged the citizens in at­ tendance to sign the “Petition to Stop Ordi­ James said she and other county officials Trial Court for her cooperative attitude, All veterans and their families and Staff Writer In June, 1972, she was hired as a deputy lauded by judges and staff of the County A salute to veterans will open “The problem is. we have an ordinance by Shelly Sulser Starting the Township Clerk's Associa­ county clerk and worked in that capacity 1996. She retired before the end of The annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration will be held next fice but throughout county government. Recall of Rutland Twp. supervisor threatened tion in Barry was one of Boersma’s contri­ for 16 years. She served as county clerg fa 10 years. Boersma was elected to thtl ost Fourth of July barbecue slated Boersma for being instrumental in many See CLERK, page 2 new ordinance they fear would lead to See RECALL, page 14 court action. residents of Barry County will be ad­ mitted to Charlton Park free of charge on July 4. All veterans and their families can buy a barbecue chicken dinner for S3 Neighbors unaware of Barry’s attractions each, for all others it will cost $6 Nearby tourists and residents seem to be respondents said they had visited Ionia ground," "commercial campground," and apiece. Serving will be from noon to 4 relatively unaware of attractions offered in County. 72% said they had visited Barry "hotel, motel or lodge," in that order. p.m. Games on the Village Green will be Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties. held from 1 to 5 p.m. and 63% said they had visited Montcalm. Fifty-four percent obtained information So says a market survey report on tour­ The majority of their most recent visits to about the area prior to or during visits, from vorite historical or cultural attractions in ism released this week by the Travel. Tour­ the three counties occurred in 2000 or more friends or family by far the most common the three counties. Yankee Springs Recrea­ Resource Center at recently. The respondents also reported that source of information. Michigan State University, part of an ongo­ their reasons for visiting were "visiting The most common activities during visits grounds, fishing and Icnia State Recreation ing research project for the M-cS Tourism friends or family," "weekend getaway" and to Ionia, Barry or Montcalm counties were Area were the top recreational attractions, Steering Committee. “vacation." dining (39%), ism Top homemaker nominees sought Nominations for the 2002 Home­ maker of the Year arc due in the Barry County Fair office by Friday, June 28. Nominations may be made by friends or family members and must include a photograph of the nominee. The deadline was extended to make sure that the even the most modest of women and men in the county take this opportunity to be recognized for A scries of open-ended questions re­ vealed that Charlton Park. Gilmore Classic Car Museum and Bowens Mills were fa­ & Recreation tion Area. Gun Lake, camping/camp- other while the Ionia Free Fair. Danish Festival swimming and Barry County Fair were respondents' shopping (34%), The purpose of the study was to survey Summer is the most common time of adult residents of Ionia. Barry and Mont­ year to visit Ionia, Barry and Montcalm (24%), fishing (22%). boating 21%, and calm counties and the surrounding counties counties, followed by fall, spring and win­ golfing (15%). of Kent. Ottawa. The attractions respondents have visited they were aware of in the three counties, re­ Jackson, Calhoun, Clinton and Eaton to ter. Only 14% said they stayed overnight most in the three-county region were Ionia spondents reported the Ionia Free Fair gauge awareness of the three-county re­ during a visit to Ionia County, compared to Free Fair (48%). Gun Lake (41%). Yankee (82%), Gun Lake (62%), Yankee Springs gion. visitation behavior for purposes other 20% who stayed overnight during a visit to Springs Recreation Area (38%), Gilmore than business, and perceptions of Ionia. Barry County, and 19% in a visit to Mont­ Barry and Mont .alm counties as tourist calm. The most commonly reported types destinations. Seventy-seven percent of the 212 survey of lodging used were "friend or relative's Ingham. Kalamazoo. (26%), sightseeing (26%), When asked which attractions, if any, Classic Car Museum (18%), Ionia State Recreation Area (17%). Danish Festival (15%) and Chariton Park (14%). home." "county, state or federal camp­ their accomplishments. favorite festivals or special events. Recreation Area (55%). Gilmore Classic Car Museum (37%), Ionia State Recreation Area (34%), Danish Festival (29%), Chari- See TOURISM, page 12 City Council saves playground program Nashville’s Junia Jarvie was named the 2001 Barry County Homemaker of the Year. The homemaker is selected on “fair activities, variety of interests, commu­ nity involvement, enthusiasm, neat ap­ by David T. Young Aug. 7, will be on a Wednesday. They arc Editor July 19, Full Blast; July 26, Potter Park form is available in fair books, which The Hastings City Council has come to Zoo; Aug. 2, Cosmic Bowling; Aug. 7. are available at the Expo Center office the rescue of the long-standing local sum­ Kalamazoo Valley Museum; and Aug. 16, and at the Barry County Area Cham­ mer playground program for children. pearance and communication skills " Information and the nomination After expressing disappointment and dis­ ber of Commerce office. Mystery Trip. Signups for the trips will be on Monday and Tuesday on the week each is scheduled. Nominees must be available to at­ pleasure with the Barry County YMCA’s tend a Homemaker interview recep­ decision to drop the playground program The moves quickly followed a somewhat tion Sunday. July 14 at 2 p.m. in the this year because of financial problems, stormy City Council session MonJay night. picnic pavilion. Winners will be an­ council members voted 6-3 Monday night YMCA Board Member Mike Bosma told nounced during the Ladies Day pro­ to give the Y an extra $11,000 this year to the council the reason for dropping the reinstate it. playground program, which involves about gram on Thursday, July 18. 200 children, is that it costs about $11.000 The person named Barry County Less than 48 hours later, a five-week ses­ Homemaker of the year must represent Barry County at the Michigan State sion was put together to run from 9 a.m to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Fri­ “The YMCA is facing some serious fi­ Fair Aug. 28. The winner also helps day each week from July 15 through Aug. nancial challenges." Bosma explained, not­ and generates no revenue. develop the Homemaker of the Year 16. The first three weeks will be at the Cen­ ing that fees for softball, baseball and soc­ for 2003 contest. If the winner cannot take on these tral Elementary School playground and the cer programs were increased, paid staff was last two will be at Bob King Park. cut by 1 1/2 positions, and costly programs Four hurt in two car crash near Hastings Playground program veterans Deb Hcuss duties, they become the responsibility of the runner-up. Additional News Briefs Appear on Page 1 Three Hastings youths were hurt Monday when the pickup truck they were in crossed the center line of North M-37 and entered the path of a southbound van The collision also sent the van driver to the hospital Here. Hastings firefighters and Mercy Ambulance crew members prepare one of the injured. Mark Miller, for helicopter transport to Grand Rapids as AeroMed lands at the scene. For complete story, see inside in this issue. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) that didn’t bring in fees were eliminated. and Laura Brandt will coordinate the ses­ “We really felt this was the only way we sions. There will be no charge for the pro­ could balance our budget." Bosma said. grams. except occasionally for crafts. about half of the costs (of offering them)... “Most Y programs generate fees that cover Special trips also will be at extra cost. Four will be on Fridays and the other, on See PLAYGROUND, page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 Discount drug plan to benefit county residents Discounts will vary depending gn the health department for offering the discount Being able to offer the discount prescrip­ scription program will be available county­ Assistant Editor kind of prescription being filled. And be­ prescriptions. The principle is the same as tion plan is just "a piece of a much larger cause base prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, "it s wise to still shop around." when physicians agree to accept a certain story” - a low income health insurance plan wide. he said. Eaton County has about 700 enrolled in Barry County citizens who do not have insurance reimbursement rate. Schnackcn­ to be announced in detail soon for Barry its discount prescription program. Wayne bcrg explained. Likewise, participating and Eaton counties. Schnackcnbcrg said. County has had a similar program for quite by Elaine Gilbert prescription drug insurance can expect some financial relief by about mid-Septcm- her, according to Barry County Commis­ sioner Ken Neil. The County Board of Commissioners he said. When the program begins, citizens will The health plan will be implemented in have to enroll and will be issued discount count prescription rate. The idea is for the two phases. In September, the health de­ cards about seven days afterward. The dis­ pharmacies to generate other business from partment will be taking over the state medi­ Barry County commissioners have been counts will be available at county pharma­ the people who have their prescriptions cal plan that the Family Independence interested in having a discount prescription cies as well as other participating pharma­ Agency currently handles. The hcaUh care cies across the nation. About 45,000 phar- filled at the discount rales. ClaimsPro will handle administration ot plan for "quite awhile." Commissioner Ad­ plan for the general population without ams checked into one offered by the Michi­ mac’cs participate nationwide. Schnackcn­ the county plan w ithout cost and the Barry- health insurance will start Jan.l. gan Association of Counties (MAC) with a bcrg said. "Virtually all of our local pharmacies arc Eaton District Health Dept, will take care Tuesday night granted permission for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department to develop a County Discount Prescription Plan for citizens without insurance. No county funding will be involved ex­ cept perhaps for advertising expenses, such as a possible mass mailing, and related- miscellaneous costs to inform citizens Some benefits for primary care will be included in the plan, he said. However, no of enrollment and promote (he plan. maximum amount of benefits. Commis­ called cept enrollments, applications will be avail­ it’s better than nothing," Schnackcnbcrg sioner Neil told the board this week. ClaimsPro. based in Southfield. Mich. He able at doctors' offices and other places and added. knows of only two county pharmacies at sign-up also will be available on a website Only because the proposed health plan per year. This one is no cost. We thought the present lime that aren’t part of the net­ for those who want to use the Internet, he for low income people includes a pharma­ this would be a pretty good way to go." work and he plans to contact them to sec if said. ceutical benefit manager, the discount pre­ Adams said. a Discounts from 5 to 70 percent arc ex­ pected for prescriptions. The average dis­ count is 20 to 25 percent. Deputy Health Officer Jim Schnackcnbcrg said Wcdnes- pharmacy benefit company “The MAC Plan is $12 to $15 per person they arc interested or if, perhaps, their names just aren’t in the most recent direc­ tory. There is “no real cost” to the county or N€UJS BRIGFS City of Hastings, DPS employees agree to three-year contract by David T. Young (continued) Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night tified a new three-year contract with em- oyces of the Department of Public Scrv- Under the terms of the new contract, an entry-level employee’s wages as of July 1 issues was changing DPS employees to a this year will be $10.14 per hour. The top duce their out-of-pocket costs for health level of pay will be $15.29 per hour. care. In other business at Monday night's Other issues that have been resolved have included supervisor-approved work Court asked to rule on library July 10 Queen pageant will be Saturday Thc DPS employees, members of the lo­ ll unit of the American Federation of late. County and Municipal Employees kFSCME), had been working under the Current Queen Nikki Scheidel of The next hearing in Barry County rms of their old contract since it had ex- Delton will crown the next Miss Mid­ Circuit Court on the proposed location ired on July 1, 2001. Terms of the new for a new library will be held at 8:30 act will be retroactive to that date. dleville-Barry County on Saturday. June 29. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium for her last responsibility. The local pageant begins al 7 p.m. and is open to the public. Scheidel recently took part in the Miss Michigan Pageant in Muskegon, representing Barry County. Tickets for the local pageant later a.m. Wednesday. July 10. ►PS workers will get a 3 percent pay in­ proposed that a new library be con­ rease for the year just past, a 2 percent in- structed on East Mill Street near North reasc for the next year and a 3 percent Jefferson Street and that East Mill ike in 2003-04. from Jefferson to Michigan Avenue be For the coming year, the city will pick up closed. Some merchants and citizens ic cost of transferring to a B-4 retirement have objected to closing the street and rogram through the Michigan Employ­ a court hearing first was held Feb. 27. ment Retirement System (MERS). vance for $8 for adults and $5 for chil­ Circuit Judge Thomas Evcland from dren ages 12 and younger. Adult tick­ Eaton County asked both parties to try to resolve the issue outside of court. calling A ruling from Evcland is being asked for in the July 10 hearing. • Set two public hearings on requests for cence in the event of the death of a family personal and real property tax abatements member, uniform allowance, paid overtime for the Tydcn Seal Company for 7:30 p.m. for holidays and a safety committee. Mans­ Monday. July 8. Tyden is finishing con­ field said perhaps one of the most critical struction of its new building on Industrial Park Drive and expects to retain 55 jobs The lax breaks would be for up Io 50 percent for up to 12 years. Mansfield said Tydcn does meet the cri­ teria by showing promise of job creation, but the city’s long-standing philosophy is a preference for “growing" industries in the incubator and having them locate within the community to create jobs. • Approved a sociation, running from July 1 of this year CLERK, continued from page 1 to June 30, 2007. The vote was 8-1, with Donald Spencer voting “no.” “My fondest memory of her is her coop­ • Approved a new onc-ycar agreement with Plante & Moran for auditing services clerks of the townships, and I think she was for fiscal year 2001-02. The cost for the admired by all of them.” James said. “We sought out information. I really admired formation Meeting will be held al 5:30 surplus food distributions for next p.m. Thursday. June 27 at the County month have been scheduled for Tues­ day and Wednesday. July 9 and 10, at various sites around Barry County. 1. DDA (Downtown Development The sites, dales and times are as fol­ Authority) update with City manager Jeff Mansfield. Included will be infor­ lows: • Hastings — (New location), First mation on the construction project to Baptist Church of Hastings, Tuesday, repair the failing crosswalks of the July 9. from 930 to 10 a.m. • Delton — St. Ambrose Catholic on sub-area planning project and con­ Church. Wednesday, July 10, from 10 ceptual design analysis project for in­ frastructure in downtown Hastings, in­ to 11 a.ni. • Hickory Comers — American Le­ formation on the Cranbrook Institute gion Post #484, Wednesday. July 10, study of downtown Hastings and in­ from 8 to 9 a.m. • Middleville — United Methodist formation on the community develop­ ment block grant (CDBG) Michigan Church. Tuesday. July 9, from 11 to Economic Development Corporation 11:30 a.m. • Nashville — Village parking lot block grant 2. Hastings Annual Sidewalk Sale Days, with Chamber Executive Direc­ Tuesday. July 9. from 8:30 to 9 a.m. • Orangeville — Orangeville Town­ ship Hall. Wednesday. July 10, from with LaVictor. 4 An update on the library project 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. • Pleasantview Family Church — Wednesday, July 10. from 9 to 10 a.m. All clients need to recertify every with Jim Brown. six months. Please call 948-4260 on Tuesday. Wednesday or Thursday. Next 1st Friday will be July 12 county.” . t ' James and other friends commended Boersma’s husband. Dale, and other family members for always being supportive of Boersma’s endeavors. When former County Clerk Thaler an­ nounced that he was going to retire, Boersma told the Banner that husband. Dale, encouraged her to run for the office. Pencils were used to balance ledgers be­ month because July 5 is the day after summer’s "Fridays at the tems, the clerk’s staff sometimes had to stay at work around the clock to tally returns on election days, and Boersma enjoyed the ex­ citement and challenge of those sleepless nights. Another big challenge was to stay on top of all the changes in election laws, functions of the county clerk’s office, espe­ cially in the election area." said current County Clerk Debbie Smith, who worked many wonderful and funny memories." Retired Thornapplc Township Clerk Kenyon said. Boersma’s “record speaks for itself. She sic" by Maggie Roche Murphy. did a lot for the county, made a lot of primary and two Democrats vying for The free weekly casual concerts, friends and was well respected.” Kenyon their party’s nod for State Representa­ co-sponsored by the Thornapple Arts tive. The three senate candidates will be Council of Barry County and the City added. Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene of Hastings, arc held for about an hour Harper also treasures the friendship and Stat- Rep. Patty Birkholz of Sauga­ and a half on the County Courthouse working tuck Township, former State Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa and Joe lawn, near the fountain area. This Friday’s program will include Boersma. “She was just a really good friend to talk Wick 24th patriotic, religious, and many old fa­ to and confide in,” Harper said. “We Michigan Senate District takes in all vorite songs. Joining her will be Jane worked close together when we were in­ Parker (piano), Andrew McKeown volved in the (Township) Clerks Associa­ is Murphy’s third performance for the election to face incumbent Republican Fridays al the Fountain concert series. relationship she had Barry County “Being active at the state level has allowed me to help keep abreast of the issues affecting courts throughout Michigan." he said. “It has also allowed me to share with other judges the successful experience we have had here with our Barry tus for the city-county airport. Total cost for both is expected to be under $5,000 so the city’s share will be less than $2,500. • Was reminded by Barry County Com­ missioner Tom Wilkinson that the deadline for registering to vote in the Aug. 6 primary is Saturday, July 6. He added that absentee ballots arc available from the local city or County unified trial court." township clerk. ASSISTED LIVING Memory loss can be difficult. u, (\\ Of our residents at Hearthstone are protected from those everyday problems that can happen when you are not near. Out Memory Care Program encourages residents tn a loving and worry-free environment The scries, co-sponsored by the Vanderske of Lyons. The 87th House County and the City of Hastings, arc District covers ail of Barry County held on the Barry County Courthouse and a portion of Ionia County. Several questions will be prepared law n, near the fountain area. On rainy until the end," Harper said. Genealogy was a passion for Boersma. days, the Fridays at the Fountain con­ too. She spent countless hours researching in advance for the candidates and certs will be held at the Arts Council s family history and county history to help members of the audience will be in­ headquarters. vited to submit written questions. The July 12 forum will be the first downtown Hastings. Norma Jean Acker and Pat Scnsiba of two next month. The other, for all are co-chairs of Fridays at the Foun­ organized cemetery records in the county, and as a result thousands of names have Barry County Board of Commission­ tain. been indexed for easy reference. part of the fun they enjoyed together. “She was always wanting to play cards others find their roots. She was part of a group of people who Boersma also was instrumental in com- 6 primary, will be held on Friday. July 26. as gether.” she said. Weekly luncheons and card playing were Thornapplc Arts Council of Barry ers' candidates with races in the Aug. served tion ” “We used to go on Horizon Club trips to­ Seymour 117 W. State St. in has Probate Judge since Oct. 24. 1986. with Gary Newell will be Rebecca Luka­ siewicz of Hastings and for the post may call City Hall at 945-2468 especially when alone. tions for State Senate in the Aug. 6 on the ballot in the Nov. 5 genet al association for four years and was editor of “She was an intelligent lady with a grand sense of humor. We did a lot of laughing, (guitar) and Dave Parker (violin). This the council. Anyone who would like to be considered Shaw has been a board member of the Donna Kenyon met Boersma in 1976 and program geared to “all-American mu­ The two Democrats looking to get 45 days from July 1 to present a name to Michigan Probate Judges’ Association. boss. 1 will certainly miss her and think of at 11:30 a.m. Friday. June 28, with a of Allegan. Barry and Eaton counties. has been elected presiding judge of the with Boersma from 1980-99. “She was a great friend, co-worker and Fountain" concert scries will continue new Mayor Frank Campbell said action won’t be taken yet on finding a successor. He has Boersma said before her retirement. “I admired her vast knowledge of the licans seeking their party’s nomina­ The Barry County Judge Richard H. Shaw hog mower and pavement marking appara­ working for the county. Before the days of electronic voting sys­ didates’ forum featuring three Repub­ Rep. because he is moving to Rutland Township. his last meeting Monday night, is resigning to inquire. • Agreed Io buy. with the county, a brush Independence Day. The program July 12 will be a can­ , elects Shaw to post years. Shaw they developed a dose relationship. This ald Spencer. Spencer, who was attending clerk’s office when Boersma first started her often." Smith said. “I appreciate the Fountain Fridays series to continue scat vacancy left by the resignation of Don­ Probate Judges’ group the Probate Judges’ newsletter for eight many years working with her and have The next First Friday program will ler about filling the Third Ward council cause there were no computers in the fact that I had the honor of spending so be held on the second Friday next Richard Shaw Nancy as a person and as the clerk of the A Downtown Hastings Summer In­ Downtown Streetscape, information $24,900 to $25,900. • Received an inquiry from Eileen Oeh­ really helped to keep things going and The Community Action Agency’s Seat Restaurant. The meeting’s agenda will be: next year will be up by a $1,000, from (commissioners) certainly admired her. She Food distributions set for July 9,10 new five-year rural fire protection agreement with the BIRCH As­ erative efforts. She worked with all the 0051. Downtown info meeting slated meeting, the City Council: breaks, the length of emotional convales­ and add at least four. The Hastings Library Board has After a second hearing May 8, visiting Cheryl Peters at 795-4972 or 795­ 10-20 prescription drug card, which will re­ City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the 15 this month can be purchased in ad­ of Holland. cials felt they wanted to find one with hospitalization coverage is included. "But. Commissioner Wayne Adams said. tor Kathy LaVictor. 3. Hastings Summcrfcst, cost for citizens, but he and other local offi­ When the proposed plan is ready to ac­ charged to citizens eligible for the plan. by ties are starting their plans, he said. part of the network." which will be through about the plan. No annual fees or other costs will be ets arc $10 at the door. Ticket arc available some time, and Kalamazoo and Kent coun­ pharmacies have agreed to accept the dis­ See CLERK, page 3 Rest assured, your loved ones will have quality nutrition, dignified activities, and always have someone they can count on for comfort and care. Schedule your personal tour today by calling: 616-281-5170 A S S I S 7 t 3 IIVSMC* & MEMORY CARE CENTER .. /? f/i'enttiHKx/ 4352 Breton Rd. SE ® �The HMtir>0» Banner - Thurxtay. June 27. 2002 - Pege 3 In-house mapping to be used for a new county master plan by Ruth Zachary because Barry County participated in the though the information is probably avail­ Staff Writer able. Barry County will use its own mapping survey. Population density maps can be gener­ department to generate information used in ated. Maps showing this overlay informa­ some other areas have lots of available creating a new comprehensive master plan, tion also can be printed out as needed. data. Some townships have additional in­ Planner Jim McManus said the county the Barry County Planning and Zoning Many service towers arc mapped, a result formation they are willing to share with the mapping department can generate a major­ Commission decided June 20. of compiling maps for pilots doing gypsy couuty mapping department. Shinavier said ity of the work needed for a new master He said he believed the areas of the mas­ A presentation by Dave Shinavier, GIS moth spraying. Wide ranges of information the least information was available for the plan, which would eliminate some costs of ter planning process requiring the most ef­ coordinator in the mapping department, re­ vealed the superior capability of the are mapped already, such as churches of areas near Nashville and Freeport, which having maps created by an outside re­ fort would be holding public hearings, ob­ have less infrastructure. school house sites, zip codes, some public The department has good capability to source. By identifying which information can taining public comment and input, and ob­ county's GIS system will allow in-bouse access to far more information than previ­ walking trails, rail trails. Consumer Power output maps: a new high resolution plotter charted in-house, those additional outside trying to model what trends would result in ously realized by the Planning Commis­ lines, state parks, telephone exchanges, to provide more accuracy in map output. It needs can also be identified when planning certain needs in the future. These areas will farms under PA-116, farms of certain size also has blueprint equipment to print out for the total process, details and costs of the need the help of a consultant. and more. some information in a very large format. comprehensive master plan. sion. It was also believed that even various Barry County, school districts, historic Middleville, Prairieville Township and land in ag use. McManus was very positive about the • A map of existing parks. in-house capability of the mapping depart­ • A map of aggregate soils showing po­ ment. "I think we've seen more tonight than we tential mining sites. thought." He said a lot more information was available than was previously known. taining relevant survey responses, and then The budget for a master plan a few years types of documentation not yet collected The Planning Department recently began Shinavier said a topographical map can not The process itself as newly defined by ago was minima] compared to what con­ can be gathered to supply many informa­ compiling a zoning violations non-compli­ be output with their equipment, but such the state will require sending copies of sulting and related costs may be expected tional areas still needed for the master plan­ ance and an illegal land division data base. maps can be obtained in Kalamazoo for $3. maps to up to 35 jurisdictions. McManus to be now. ning process. In simple terms, various kinds of maps Shinavier said the information is gath­ Planning and zoning traditionally has said it might be cheaper to get copies made Though some research costs can be un­ ered to help people who have various re­ used mapping services to show zoning, the once the original work was created by map­ dertaken in collaboration with other related are used as background and other kinds of quests. There are requests on the Internet land use plan, land cover (1978 and 1994) ping­ ongoing county projects, there will be a siz­ data are depicted as layers over these maps. all the time. This includes information approved land splits, address mapping, Commissioner Jim Alden said as the able cost. Nailing down the anticipated Background maps include lakes, rivers and about the assessment rolls, which with the soils, wetlands, flood plains, watersheds process is under way, the need to compile needs and tasks to create the plan will help streams, political boundaries, sections to parcel number can be accessed. Internet in­ and tower locations. more information, gather more data and to estimate the cost and to do the best job 1/4 mile, section corners, and plats. formation is obtained and given for free. Commissioners noted additional ways create more maps would be seen. He asked with the resources available. The department is very busy gathering and they might make use of the mapping de­ Shinavier if the department could keep up In other business, thecommission voted compiling different kinds of data. partment for: with the ongoing demands as well as de­ to return to a procedure in which Jan Information is gathered from several sources, coordinated and compiled as over­ lays. • USGS Quadrangle maps showing land contours. • 1998 black and white aerial maps and • 1990 infra-red aerial maps. Some kinds of information are not yet • Close up maps, helpful during site plan mands from the planning commission dur­ McKcough would record planning commis­ compiled, but easily obtained. "We arc not visits. • More complete maps showing cell tow­ ing the master planning process. sion meeting minutes, which would include looking for things to do," Shinavier ex­ plained. ers and heights, numbers of users, range of tially heavy," he stressed. For instance, properties preserved under The last two, DNR aerial photos for the casements by the Nature Conservancy were whole state, are extremely accurate, (to not recorded. All county, township or mu­ coverage. Other usable towers, like water towers could be shown. • Maps of special zoning uses. Informa­ about 10 feet) and are scanned in and coor­ nicipal parks, golf courses, historic places dinated. The information is available on the and waterways and lake public accesses • A data base of all active farms; there Internet, Shinavier said, and only requires may or may not be mapped, at present. seems to be more farm land potential than tion prior to 1990 may not be recorded. "The work load's going to get exponen­ Shinavier answered that he believed they compensating her for her time, and which would require approval by the County Board of Commissioners. could keep up. He is assisted by a part-time GIS technician Rose Anger. The depart­ ment's budget is around $10,000. The de­ partment also routinely trains interns paid a minimal salary and expenses. the correct software to use them. Different kinds of information has been compiled for years for the GIS system to form an ever-growing data base. Elements shown in layers include eleva­ tions, watersheds, roads and more, all in TK schools to seek extension of millage Manager Alice Jansma, met Tuesday with for five more years with no increase in mil­ buildings, an extension to the exploratory digital formal. U.S. Geological Survey in­ Staff Writer representatives from the architectural firm lage. A citizens committee will be holding wing at the middle school which will allow formation is included and the National The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Edu­ of Tower, Pinkster Titus, the construction public meetings this summer to explain the rooms in the class wings to accommodate Wetlands Inventory information is used. cation Tuesday approved ballot language, management firm of Owen, Ames Kimball project. added students at each grade level and at Agricultural soil types information also is which if approved by voters in September, and the Michigan Department of Treasury Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education the high school, the construction of a "var­ included in the data used by the depart­ will allow the district to raise an additional to review the district's application to the President David Smith said, "Originally we sity gym" as well as classrooms and office school loan bond fund. projected that it would take 10 years addi­ ment, though that information generally by Patricia Johns $23.5 million for construction of class­ rooms at all the schools, purchase of buses, The application has met the first level of tional to pay for this extension. New esti­ areas. The district also plans to improve the athletic improvements and the purchase of approval and the district should receive fi­ mates show that it should only take five outdoor athletic complex, improve tennis nal approval in July. years." ential can be shown on the maps. Zooming property. Board members, incluuing the newest This bond extension means that residents Work projected to take place includes in on a map area showed a 100-foot drop member, Kevin Konarska and Business of the district will pay for the existing bond additional classrooms at all the elementary PLAYGROUND, continued from page 1 Storms replied that the YMCA Board fall in its annual campaign. She added that voted to make the changes last April and has a policy against revealing the contribu­ the YMCA is the largest single recipient of said, “It was our mistake for not coming funding from the Barry County United immediately after (making budget cuts).*’ We hope to establish funding that will re­ tion amounts from donors. Campbell, speaking Jibput the verse some of the actions we’ve had to take Way, said, “If they met goal and still cut Jasperse said Monday night, “If the the idea of pulling $11,000 from the city’s this year.” When asked where the budget shortfall dollars (in the annual contribution to the YMCA program is having problems, the $30,000 contribution and running its own YMCA), then they’ve got a problem.” community should know about it." playground program. has come from, YMCA Director Dave Barry County United Way Executive Di­ catalogs surface soils and does not reflect soils at different depths. Gradations of about 20 feet grade differ­ courts and reroute some bus traffic. between a wetland and a road, in poor reso­ lution, but very suitable for reference. The map resolution is not accurate enough to use as a parcel survey, but the in­ formation is so detailed that in many cases, individual parcels can be shown on the maps, and can be printed out. An 80-acre development down to 10, 20 to 50 feet could be shown on such a printout, suitable for a plat image. Road layers, using new surveyed road data, or charted by the mapping depart­ ment, using satellite global positioning equipment on a vehicle, is coordinated with earlier system information. Information for both public and private roads is constantly being adjusted and refined. Recording of roads is about 60 percent complete, Shina­ vier said. Site locations, parcel maps, water and land features, general property boundaries and elevation? can be indicated on such a map. Water level boundaries on lakes can be shown. Sewer sy stems, waste water and water systems, fire hydrants and county road tile drains each can be shown as a rector Lani Forbes, in a telephone interview neered resources. The Drain Commissioner uses maps gen­ erated in mapping showing drain districts, county drains, dams and lake assessment districts. Some cemeteries have mapped individ­ ual grave sites, available to the mapping department. In some cases only the ceme­ teries are mapped. He said the Four Townships Water Re­ sources Council had made its maps avail­ able to the townships and the county. Some townships also aggressively use the map­ ping department as a resource, especially those which do their own planning and zon­ ing. Some ask for an update of the parcel maps every year. Township and municipal zoning maps are kept by the mapping department, which are available to the County Planning Com­ mission. its jurisdiction or not, such as according to proximity to water bodies over certain sizes. These classifications can be used as a planning tool. Information to assist fire departments or emergency services in finding 911 loca­ tions is mapped and constantly updated. New road segments, both private and pub­ lic, addresses and phone number lists for central dispatch are generated by the de­ partment. Additional data can be depicted as over­ lay information. New addresses such as in the past two years can be pictured as an overlay on top of the map. County and township clerks use maps showing census tracts and voter precincts. Information from the 2000 U.S. census is being incorporated so sociological factors can be seen on the map. Housing data from the census has not been available, but comes in to the department as compiled. However, City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city doesn’t have properly trained Tuesday afternoon, acknowledged that the Spencer said, “We’re compounding the ground program, is appropriate staff can be funding for the Y was reduced by about Y’s problem by withholding dollars, and found, with the stipulation the Y do a better will you do?” The director said the YMCA probably $40,000 from last year’s. She said the Allo­ with $11,000 we couldn’t run a program job of communicating its situation in the cations Committee made such a move “be­ for that much." would have to make more cuts in programs cause they weren’t providing (playground) He then suggested the city up its ante of services to the Middleville, Freeport, Del­ $30,000 by $11,000 for this year in order to Elementary School, but this year’s would ton and Lake Odessa areas any more... There have been a variety of cutbacks from get a program going, however belatedly. be combined at one site. Storms said he’s need two to three weeks The vote to add $11,000 to the city’s various sources,” including the Village of to get everything up and running. He said it contribution to the Y was 6-3, with council­ and staff. “For $30,000 you have a very good rec­ reation program in this town,” Storms said. “It’s always worked.” Bosma said, “I’m amazed at what this Y is able to accomplish. Our kids get a great deal... We're giving you a good deal.” Councilman Barry Wood, trying to lo­ cate the source of the Y’s budget shortfall, asked, “Was it the United Way?” Freeport, Irving Township, Thornapplc might be possible to have a playground men Wood, Joe Bleam and Donald Tubbs program from just after Independence Day dissenting. Township. She said the United Way still allocated to mid-August, five weeks, even though $106,000 this year to the Y, which is more their fall practices. than one-fifth of the money it collected last high school sports programs will be starting Automated car wash approved for Delton Storms said there has been about $40,000 less this year in contributions. The Y’s main sources of funding are from partici­ pant or sponsor fees, the City of Hastings (about $30,000) and private and public con­ tributions, most notably the Barry County United Way. Mayor Frank Campbell said the issue af­ by Ruth Zachary car wash, since its first ground water dis­ Staff Writer charge approval, required for hookup to the sewer in 1980. to fully automated car washing at the 22- The township boundary is at the north of year-old facility at the north edge of town, following Barry County Planning Commis­ the property. The property is zoned commercial (C-2). sion approval of an addition that will in­ It was not certain at first if the use for a car clude a drying unit. wash was non-conforming, which in the Lee Brundage requested permission for a case of an expansion could require special 15 xl5 foot addition on the existing build­ approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. ing to add the equipment to one drive- Because the largely pre-existing use and through bay. Public sewer is to the rear (east) side of the alteration was shown to not be detri­ the building, about 15 to 20 feet away. An and documented, the use was approved. mental to the surrounding neighborhood, oil filtering discharge unit is in use in the fects him personally because he has grand­ children who participate. “I’m here to tell you we need to reinstate this program," he told the Y representa­ tives. by Martie Westover Natural Beauty Road it must have natural J-Ad Graphics Intern features along its borders, like native trees piling two Hope Township history books that were published in the 1970s. Friend and historian Joyce Weinbrecht said she is very saddened about Boersma’s death. “She was very knowledgeable and accu­ rate," Weinbrecht said. “I’ve missed her just terribly since she retired. She knew where all the records were in the vault...She filled in a lol of blank spaces for us. “She was a good friend. She will be missed. I feel sorry for the family." Spending time with family was always Boersma’s favorite pastime. On a lighter note, Weinbrecht said she Councilman Robert May’s objection to enjoyed weekly lunches with Boersma. the move was, “It always seems that youth They would patronize a local restaurant always takes it on the chin. I’d rather see that had cabbage rolls on the menu. “She you charge more to adults and keep the kids playing." really liked them,” Weinbrecht said. The daughter of the late Louis M. Gil­ He was told that adults indeed did get in­ bert, a former county commissioner, and creases, causing the softball league team Harriett Gilbert, who survives, Boersma numbers to be cut in half, from 16 to 8. was bom May 6,1934 in Kalamazoo where “We’re caught,” Storms said. “This deci­ she was raised. She graduated from Leela­ sion wasn’t taken lightly... We had no other nau Schools in Glen Arbor in 1952 and choice but to eliminate programs, lay off Enzian is designated Natural Beauty Road CLERK, from page 2 May then finally moved to offer the ad­ ditional $11,000 for continuing the play­ Delton residents soon may look forward future. The program over the years has been held at Bob King Park and at Central Township, Prairieville Township and Hope The health department uses maps of sur­ types of wetlands, or a wet areas are under at liberty to tell the whole story.” Storms, “If we take away $11,000 what face waters, lakes and wetlands. Different state definitions determine which ponds, Storms replied, “Sometimes you’re not personnel to oversee such a program. Councilman Don Spencer then asked layer. The mapping department does not do engineering, but inputs data from engi­ Campbell at one point even toyed With staff and raise fees. We’re very close to the then attended Western Michigan Univer­ maximum now what adults will tolerate in sity. She and Dale started their married life in fees.” Councilman David Jasperse wondered Kalamazoo on June 22,1957. why the city didn’t know about the trouble bridge classes for about 16 years. She gave until just recently. private lessons and also taught adult educa­ “It’s almost July and we’re hearing this for the first time, that’s not good,” he said. While living there, she taught contract tion classes and YMCA groups. For the Kalamazoo Public Schools, “Two hundred kids a lol of people being af­ Boersma was certified as a scriber. One of her projects was transcrib­ Braille tran­ The creation of a Natural Beauty Road and scrubs or wildflowers and grasses. fected. i’m really bothered that as a coun­ in Orangeville Township was discussed at a Roads must also be a minimum of one-half cilperson I didn’t know about this until late ing a textbook into 2,100 pages of Braille public hearing Monday, June 24, by the mile long and preferably not have develop­ June. You had a contract and now you’re for a child who lived in Boersma’s neigh­ Barry County Road Commission. ment on them. The request was for Enzian Road from People interested in creating a Natural Lindsey Road to Bevcr Road. Local resi­ Beauty Road in their area can have 25 land dents were invited to the public meeting for owners from their township petition the lo­ input and ideas on the issue. cal County Road Commission for a road to telling us you’re not going to be able to ful­ fill that contract (by offering a playground program)." Jasperse added that the city has increased its contribution every year. “There was overwhelming support for be designated. Then the commission has six “You’re taking what I thought was a core the Natural Beauty Road and no opposi­ months to hold a public hearing. A final an­ program and eliminating it,” he said. “I tion,” said Brad Lambert of the Barry swer is given within 30 days after the hear­ wish we’d known about this earlier.” County Road Commission. ing. For further information, call the Barry foresight, we could have provided some County Road Commission at 945-3449. help.” The designation of the road would create some changes. In order for Enzian to be considered a May chimed in, “If we had had some Bosma acknowledged that the YMCA borhood. The Braille books enabled the youngster to attend regular school classes. Boersma also co-foundcd the Westwood Co-op Nursery School in Kalamazoo when the west side of town was first being de­ veloped. The Boersmas lived at Wall Lake for a number of years before moving to Hastings and then Middleville where Boersma lived at the time of her death. See CLERK, page 15 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 IGTT6RS from our readers... Junk ordinance already exists The fight continues to keep Mill Street open To the editor: To the editor: what happened at the last hearing. Three Also mentioned at the last court hearing: area businesses nearest to the proposed lo­ Library Administrator Barb Schondelmayer cation arc in favor of the library going in at that site near Mill and Jefferson, but these was asked by our lawyer, "Even if closing this section of Mill Street would negatively businesses don't rely on being seen. I. on affect two or three businesses, do you think Freedom of Information Act that docs not the other hand, am a retail store and depend the library should go in this location.?’’ She support the city’s or others' claims about on traffic flow to and from my business. said, “yes." Thanks for caring about us how dangerous the East Mill Street and You don't make an appointment to come to small businesses! Michigan Avenue intersection is. Informa­ the pct store unless it is a group of school tion shows that over the last 10 years there children. I thought the people would be interested in what’s been happening lately in our fight to keep Mill Street open. I have obtained documents through the Then Jim Brown got up and stated he didn't think the closing of Mill Street would have been only three accidents at this loca­ So my point is as one of the few retail affect my business, even after an expert on tion. Compare that with 31 accidents at Ap­ stores on Mill Street I am concerned about this matter said it could force us to close. I ple and Michigan during the same 10-ycar how closing Mill will affect my business. wonder what he based his statement on? period, yet this is the comer they want to Sure it could bring more business, but I feel How does he know how it will affect my add mo.c traffic to. I guess a little research like the expert feels, that if you make it an business? It's asked the township attorney questions on that time Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont and the township answer back, and he. Robin McKenna, and Dorothy Flint are listening to the people citizens of Rutland Township. who voted them into their seats. ‘junk ordinance” #104.397 There is a Trash-Sec. 3.97 under the Planning and Zoning Committee. It can be enforced and has been, as a matter of fact just recently. The property on M-37-Connie Witzel. real­ tor representing this property is now­ accepting bids to clean it up and sending them to the bank in Texas that holds the lien or. this property. "trash.” “litter” and “junk” are used syn­ can go a long way. Apparently no one else inconvenience to come to or to leave a The lead architect for the library said did their homework. I would also like to go over a little bit of place of business pcop’c will just go some none of the other sites met the requirements of: iron, scrap metal, vehicle bodies or parts place else that is easier to get to or to leave. that had been decided on. They were cither of toe costly or not within the city. One of the machinery, abandoned watercraft, used requirements was room for expansion, so lumber which may be used as a harborage when asked by our lawyer if this site met for rats, garbage, industrial by products or the following: Used articles or used pieces or junked or discarded waste, empty cans, food containers, bottles, “So the present site really doesn't meet crockery, utensils of any kind, boxes, bar­ all of your requirements cither," our lawyer rels. pallets, tires, abandoned or unused said. His answer was a dejected "no." So swimming pools and all other articles cus­ why would they decide to put it here? tomarily considered trash or junk and We really need people to show up at the which are not housed in a building." next court hearing Wednesday, July 10 if Let the people decide on library, COA sites machinery This ordinance was checked into with a I, for one, do not want to open the door to a policing ordinance that will allow another individual to come onto my private proper­ ly and write a citation for something they do not feel should be there, and then if I do not comply have it taken care of and a lien put on my property. Barry County has already given the right to the dog census taker to come onto your property, with total disregard for any signs posted. He has the right to approach your dog inside a fenced area or on a chain - whether you are at home or not to check it for a license - if he is bitten, the county will cover his medical costs, but if he so desires, he can sue you and your dog will be quarantined for 10 This has been verified with Don Ford of and it is most definitely days. would likely throw it out of court.” I agree, the Barry County Sheriff Department, and there are a lot of things in it that could turn the can decide this matter once and for all. into petty squabbles between neighbors. Ronchetti. Doug Ward, whereas no judge would have the time to Owner, Pet World, Hastings listen to. But I am also sure that if it was a Barry County Animal Shelter. Pam Vilmont should not ever underestimate the “limited mental capacity" of the voters of Rutland. We will eventually figure out why this new ordinance in his eyes is need­ ed so badly that he would be willing to Let’s tax all vices This is why Rutland Trustee Joe Lyons write it up as a general ordinance and put if made the motion to drop all discussion on before the board for a vote without discus­ Dear editor: this, not because he is “buckling under sion at the next Rutland Township Board pressure.” He has done his homework. He meeting July 10. I don’t smoke, but feel this is very unfair. is asking the township supervisor what he Barbara Lyons. would want on a new ordinance, he has Rutland Township Tax all vices, legalize drugs, not just proceed with the COA-Health Dept, plans. But who’s deciding here? Not the people. tobacco. People are going to continue doing Six elected commissioners have determined that more than $3 million of taxpayers’ these things, whether there are higher taxes money will be spent on new and renovated facilities to house the health department and or not. Why should smokers be singled out? Commission on Aging, both of which certainly need new homes. But only six people? They keep being penalized. How unfair! A similar number of City Council members determined that part of East Mill Street If the government wants to tax vices - tax should be closed to make way for a new library building, and on July 10 we’re prepared all vices, not just one. to let one man make the call for us. We indeed elect our representatives to city and county government to make deci­ ii.iuil sions, but occasionally an issue arises that is just too important and far reaching for it to vw iot A •• .,i «'■; cunofloq Debra James Hastings be handled only by a handful of officials. This kind of issue always should be handed over to the voting public instead. A good example occurred about a half dozen years ago when a special commission was appointed to study creating a historic district in Hastings, and there was great con­ There was a rattlesnake fatality Dear editor: I have heard many times that “no one in No one in the DNR has had a family Michigan has ever died of a rattlesnake member, friend or animal bitten by a rat­ bite.” 1 am glad the recent article in your tlesnake or this reptile would not be consid­ paper did not make this claim. In July of ered relatively harmless. I can see keeping a 1915, four-year-old Edna Conklin was bit­ few confined to small areas in state parks, ten by a rattlesnake bn the present location preferably in a guarded area. If one must of photograph a rattler, he should be wearing Johnstown Township of Barry County. Her protective boots and clothing and use a tele­ death certificate records cause of death as photo lens. rattlesnake bite. Pleasantview Family Church in The Hastings Banner record states that troversy. The matter eventually was settled at the ballot box during a city-wide election she suffered indescribable agony. Family in November 1995. Voters turned down the district by a huge margin. It’s more than in­ teresting that those who advocated the historic district have not pressed the matter any further since. The issue was settled once and for all. Others who wish to voice concerns need to it on the ballot for the November general proposal for a new tax on tobacco items. that the Barry County Board of Commissioners, with a 6-2 vote, already has decided to "intimidating,” we are concerned citizens. election and then the citizens of Hastings Last night on TV there was a report on a Some may point out that the library site issue will be decided in court July 10 and The people who are at meetings are not local attorney it. Department site at the old Peace Community Church location. and maybe they can shed some light on this. enforceable. When Porter says that “a judge then the judge would most definitely act on ballot on Nov. 5 — one for the library issue and another for the proposed COA-Health nance to come to the next board meeting, the decision so that we can have time to get J-Ad Graphics Vice President Fred Jacobs several weeks ago suggested that a refer­ our pleasure. Not one, bu* two local referendum questions should be added to the general election urge ail the people supporting a new ordi­ they can make it. If we lose we will appeal life threatening situation or health hazard, endum be held on the proposed new library site on Mill Street. I say we should double There has to be a reason why this ordi­ nance does not work for Mr. Vilmont and I be heard. This ordinance is as follows: The terms onymously and each as herein shall include that requirement, he had to say no! this ordinance only to get a hesitant, evasive attorney. James Porter, stop misleading the t members say her body was bloated and Write Us A Letter... badly discolored - that she was monied like a rattlesnake. And therein lies the beauty of having two very important local isscs decided at the ballot box this November. In our democracy, we believe in having the will of the people prevail. Despite all the posturing by both sides in both current controversies, I would bet that the loser in a referendum vote would accept the verdict, albeit grudgingly. However, someone has to lead the charge and do what’s necessary to get both issues on the ballot in November. It’s too late for the August primary, but there’s still time for Nov. 5. We don’t want the extra expense of a special election, so it’s ideal to have these two issues decided during a general election, when a solid number of voters already is expected at the polls. I strongly urge people who have concerns about plans for the new library and COA and Health Department locations to begin circulating petitions, not to support or reject the proposed sites, but to let the people decide. I propose the library issue be voted on by the people in the City of Hastings and in Rutland and Hastings Charter Townships because they arc the ones who financially support the library. I propose the COA-Health Department site issue should be submitted to all voters in Barry County because it is their tax money that will support the two services. Personally, I have grown weary of the political and legal battles and the rhetoric that have surrounded these two local issues for almost a year now. I say it’s time to “step in­ side" the voting booth. And may the better idea win. 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Young, editor, Hastings Banner A lady in Barry County was weeding her flower bed when she was bitten. She spent several days in the hospital and was painfully swollen and discolored. We know of three horses that died after being bitten by rattlesnakes. The snakes sank their fangs into the soft nose and the swelling closed the air passage to the lungs. A few years ago Johnstown one Township family returned from a week away to find a huge rattler between their house and garage. They killed it and their then teenage son froze and later dissected it and mounted the skin. It was 40 inches long and had 29 baby snakes inside, each encased in its own transparent membrane. Since then the family has enlarged their yard and keeps it mowed close to the ground. No more snakes to harm children and grandchildren! Neighbors of theirs have also encountered rattlers among their horses and in their fields. Please be aware that these reptiles are potentially dangerous and should be treated as such. Edna Conklin e1luA. Week'i. Huediinn... Hastings What about Ozone Action Days? Hastings Banner What do you think of “Ozone Action Days," which are particularly hot summer days in which people are asked not to mow their lawns or fill their automobile gas tanks? Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMiMts, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. HghwayM-43 Hastings. Mi 40058-0502 Phone (616) 945-0554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Pre Wen! Vice PrestoerM Steven Jacobs Secretary,'Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowan Ruth Zachary Kenna Curtis, Emma Grace, Patrick Davis, Walt Collins. Carl Furrow, Andrew Thomas, Hastings: Hastings: Fenwick: Saranac: Hastings: Grand Ledge: “I think it’s silly. After all, “It’s a good idea for big cit­ because there arc just some they always have astronauts ies, but being in a very rural “They possibly make a difference, but I don’t think idea, and I try to follow the days that arc too hot to do shooting through it any­ area, if I have to gas up or they do. I wish they would, recommendations, like wait­ way.” mow the lawn. I’ll do it." but if people have got to mow. they mow and if they ing until the evening to gas “I do comply with ozone ac­ tion requests because if an ozone action day is declared no one should be working outside." “1 think it’s a good idea things, and wc need to pro­ tect the earth." need gas, they get gas." Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Showna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday e am. to 5:30 pm. Saturdays 8 30 am. til Noon Scott Cmmen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacob? “I think they’re a good up my truck." Subscription Ratos: $25 par yearn Berry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes toP.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27, 2002 - Page 5 DeHon Kellogg passes *16.2 million budget by Mary McDonough lion in state revenues and $559,529 in fed­ district to announce in its written budget Staff Writer eral revenues. Local revenues in addition to statement that “the preliminary budget is The Delton Kellogg School Board ap­ taxes include such things as money re­ based upon many unknowns.” proved a $16.2 million budget for 2002­ ceived from building rentals, tuition pay­ As usual, some 80 percent of the budget 2003 at its meeting Monday. The budget ments. and interest income. State revenues expenditures arc for salaries and fringe projection is $398,444 more than last year’s in addition to the per pupil foundation al­ benefits of employees. The district is antici­ $15.8 million projection. lowance include such things as special aid pating an increase of nearly 18 percent in The 2.5 percent increase represents a for at-risk, early education, and driver’s health insurance premiums for 2002-2003 somewhat conservative estimate of this training programs. Federal revenue in­ and increase from 12.17 to 12.99 percent in coming year’s revenues and expenditures, cludes such things as aid for reading and the amount paid into the state retirement according to school Superintendent Ron math programs for at-risk students. fund. Archer said the district does not know might have been, he said. The new budget whether state and federal aid for special ing $10 million in instruction, $4.84 mil­ includes a reduction in five staff pisitions programs — such as the federal Title 1 lion in support services (which includes and an anticipated loss of 10 students from reading program and state adult education salaries of administrators), and capital out­ Altogether the district anticipates spend­ the district’s cunent enrollment of 2.086 allocations — will go up or down this lays of $322,200. The capital outlays in­ students. coming year because allocations haven’t clude the purchase of two new buses and been set yet. some technology purchases. that we would have to reduce more staff,” “The state hasn't passed the state school No increases have been projected in ad­ Archer said. “We chose not to do that." The aid act yet,” he said. Gov. John Engler also ministrators* salaries in the new budget be­ district has been averaging a loss of some has line item veto power once the school cause the teacher contracts have not been 15 students per year for the past several aid package arrives on his desk, Archer ratified, Archer said. The intention is to ap­ years, he said. Not being able to replace four teachers said. prove all the increases at the same time, he and one support staff member lost to attri­ aid coming to Delton is compounded by the Archer is currently making $95,000. He tion was the biggest disappointment in this fact that the district can’t budget salary in­ was new to the district in the 2001-2002 coming year’s budget. Archer said. creases for support personnel or teachers school year. At Monday’s meeting, the The uncertainty in the amount of state “We wanted to replace all those teach­ until new contracts have been ratified. The ers,” he said. The situation “does force district is currently negotiating with both some class sizes to go up slightly and docs support personnel and teachers. A two-year hurt some offerings at the high school,” he contract with the DK Educational Support said. This spring the district lost four staff Personnel Association expires this Sunday. June 30. A one-year contract with the DK members to retirement, including two ad­ Education Association expires Aug. 25. At ministrative positions. One of those posi­ Monday’s school board meeting, Archer re­ tions, maintenance and operations supervi­ ported that “negotiations are moving along” sor, will not be filled this coming year. The with both the teachers and support person­ other, the position of elementary principal, nel. However, he said, “both groups are is in the process of being filled. Nancy Pot­ waiting on the state to vote on the school ter, principal for the past two years, is retir­ aid act.” ing. The board was to interview four pro­ spective candidates Wednesday afternoon. In addition, two teachers decided not to come back after unpaid leaves of absence. Three more resigned, including a high school English teacher, high school choir teacher and middle school special educa­ tion teacher. The latter resignations were said. board announced it had completed Archer’s annual evaluation. Members gave him a satisfactory rating in all areas, according to board President Paul Hughes, said “we wIk> are looking forward to another year of working with him.” The new budget calls for a decrease in the amount of millage levied for debt retire­ ment from 1.66 mills to 1.60 mills. That millage is being levied to pay off past bond issues for district building projects. In a special budget, the district is antici­ pating expenditures of $740,479 for food The many budget uncertainties led the services and $412,855 for athletics. Farmers Union, USDA agree on rural strategies National Fanners Union, (NFU). for rural development further equips the “mutually agreed upon” by the teachers and Michigan Fanners Union (MFU) and offi­ organizations’ combined efforts to assist administration. Archer said. cials The of Michigan fanners and other rural residents In April, prior to the resignations, the Agriculture Rural Development signed an in the preparation of cooperative initiatives, board laid off elementary music teacher agreement June 7 to work together on value-added processing and marketing ven­ Sylvia Dennison and middle school special strategies for starting and assisting agricul­ tures and rural business development ” said education teacher Cheryl Johnson to reduce tural cooperatives and developing rural NFU President Dave Frederickson. expenditures in next year’s budget. State businesses in Michigan. from the U.S. Department law required the layoffs during that time “Specifically, this agreement cites work period, Archer said. When additional staff between the three organizations to promote resigned in May, the board was able to re­ programs and activities that provide leader­ call Dennison and Johnson. ship and create jobs, particularly through A shuffling around of teachers then cooperative development.” said Jeff Moser. brought the net total of lost teaching posi­ NFU’s director of economic and co-op tions to four, including one elementary development. The organizations to hope the “This agreement unites the ambition of our organizations to serve rural America and help Michigan farmers succeed through the promotion of economic anJ cooperative development.” said Michigan Fanners Union President Carl Mcllvain. Hastings. The USDA’s Agency for Rural the partnership will continue efforts to advtjice Development is responsible for administer­ equivalent of one high school teacher, and their strong working relationship and to ing various rural housing, business, indus­ one music teacher. enhance teacher, one sixth-grade teacher, The district is projecting a balanced budget next year, meaning no use of sav­ the economic interests of Michigan farmers and rural communities. THtS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Mortgage Sale Archer, but is not as conservative as it “If we projected any more losses than LEGAL NOTICES ' try and rural community development loan and grant programs. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Grantham and Usa Grantham, husband and wife, to Decision One Mortgage Company. LLC., mortgagee, dated October 15.1998 and recorded October 21.1998 m Register No. 1019694, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Bank of New York, as Trustee tor First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trust 1998-2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98 by assign­ ment dated October 20. 1998 and recorded on May 24. 1999 in Register No. 1029992. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Six and 74/100 Dollars ($109,746.74) including interest at the rate of 10.4% per annum. Under the power of saie contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 1.2002. The premises are located in the Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as commencing at the North 1/4 post of said Section 22; thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 45 sec­ onds East 70.65 feet along the North line of said section to the centertine of highway M-37; thence South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East 1235.27 feet along said centerline; thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 67.10 feet to the Northeasterly right of way line of high­ way M-37 tor a point of beginning; thence North 86 degrees 40 minutes 02 seconds East 184 77 feet; thence North 74 degrees 57 minutes 39 sec­ onds East 194.16 feet; thence North 29 degrees 50 minutes 6 seconds West (previously recorded as North 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds West) 235 81 feet, thence South 78 degrees 34 minutes 19 seconds West 372.14 feet (previous­ ly recorded as South 29 degrees 51 minutes 15 seconds East) 221.28 feet along said right of way line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 says from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the eale in the event a 3 rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: June 27. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys of Bank of New York, as Trustee for First City Capital Home Equity Loan Trust 1998­ 2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated 11/1/98. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 231 1158 (7/25) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made bv William C. Dooley and Katie E. Curtis, a single man and a single woman. Mortgagors to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 12m day of June. AD.. 1995. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of June. A.D.. 1995. in Uber 832 on Pages 669-674 which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry tn Liber 632 on Page 675. and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on laid mortgage as of the date of this notice ts the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour. and 12/100 dollars ($52,964.12). tor princi­ pal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mace and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 1st day of August. 2002. at 1:00 o’clock In the afternoon, local time, said mortgage wil be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. e aforesaid, on said mortgage with the inter­ est thereon 8.58% par annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney lee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows: Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barr;. Jtete of Michigan. to wit: The south 1/2 of Lot 10 of Block 7 of the Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as 437 East Walnut Street. Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: June 20,2002 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney tor Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (7/18) “Working together with USDA’s offices ings is anticipated. Last year the district thought it was going to have a little bit of extra revenue, but ended up having to take stack and money out of its savings to make up a budget deficit. The 2001-2002 budget called for reve­ CoRWC Introducing Your New nues of $15.9 million and expenditures of $15.8 million. However, that was before Healthcare Partner the district experienced an enrollment de­ cline of a whopping 74 students. Enroll­ ment was 2,160 in 2000-2001. That de­ creased to 2,086 in 2001-2002. In 2002­ 2003 enrollment is projected at 2,076. PRINT PLUS The 2001-2002 budget projected an en­ rollment of 2,139 students in 2001-2002. n»raat>Ad The actual count of 2,086 — 53 less than projected — meant the district faced a shortfall of per pupil state aid of $344,500 (53 students multiplied by the per pupil foundation allowance in 2001-2002 of $6,500). According to Sheryl Downer, controller for the DK school system, some of that shortfall was made up by increases in local revenues and greater than expected adult education state aid. The district also pro­ jected a deficit of $134,242 in the 2001­ 2002 school year. This coming year’s fund balance reflects that the district’s fund bal­ ance (savings account) will be reduced by $134,242, from $1.44 million to $1.3 mil­ lion. In April the school board revised the 2001-2002 budget, projecting revenues of $15,878,314 and expenditures of $16,016,556. Comparing the revised expen­ diture projection for 2001-2002 to next year’s projected expenditures, there is only a difference of $208,038. or an increase of 1.2 percent in expenditures this coming year. Delton Keihgg and other school districts could have been a lot worse off had the leg­ islature not made good on a promise to in­ crease the foundation allowance by $200 per pupil in 2002-2003. The 2002-2003 DK budget is based on per pupil aid of $6,700 per student, or a total of $13.9 million in slate aid based on the projected enrollment of 2,076. That compares to $6,500 per pu­ pil last year. The district was also helped financially NEED COPIES! 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Memorial contributions may be made to Maurice J. Freeman SHELBYVILLE - Maurice J. Freeman, age 82. of Shelbyville, passed away June Arrangements by MILLBROOK. Ml - James L. Wilson passed away June 18, 2002 at his home in Jim graduated from Thomapple Kellogg Esther in 1950. He served in the Army for 20 years of and was discharged at 42 years as a Master Kelley and two sisters-in-law. June Middleville; one Tungate, both brother-in-law. Vernon age 65. of Charlotte. Mich., died Monday Surviving are his wife Sally (Weidman) Judy (Bill) Van Setlen of Grand Rapids; and five children; Danny and Dawn Wilson. several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daugh­ Lincoln and Deanna Wilson, Becky and Freeman. Jerry Freeman and a sister. CHARLOTTE - Shirley Ann Willison, Sergeant. (Sally) Burgess of Hopkins; sister-in-law. ter. Rose Marie Freeman; brothers. Albert — Millbrook. MI. and sister-in-law. Mary Lou Freeman of Kentwood; ted • Huver of Lowell. Betty Kauwell of Grand Rapids; Ohit twites Beeler of Freeman Kentwood; two sisters, Helen made fames L Wilson He is survived by his wife. Myrtle Mae brother. Gordon were Funeral Chapel. Middleville. 25. 2002 at Allegan General Hospital. Freeman; —_________ American Diabetes Association. Chris Bowers, Pau* and Paula June 24. 2002. Mrs. Willison was bom by July 2, 1936, in Ionia. Mich., the daughter of Jesse and Wilson. Myrtle (Richards) King. Anna and Duane Bean; 10 grandchildren; Mrs. Willison attended Nashville Baptist brothers. Jack and Pat Wilson. Gordon Church. Marian Pickett. Visitation will be held from 2 tc 4 and 6 (Cork) Wilson; sister. Lois Kidder. He was preceded in death by his parents. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. June 27, 2002 at years John “Jack" Willison; son. Mike Waller and Ivah Wilson; brother-in-law, (Judy) Willison of Charlotte; daughters. Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Eugene Kidder. Jr. and nephew. Joe Wilson. Funeral services will be held Friday morning. June 28. 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Norman Kohns officiating. Interment Shirley is survived by her husband of 42 at Remus. MI. Cremation has taken place. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Ganuon. Pas tor. Sunday School 9:30 aun.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p m. Wednesday activities 7 XX) p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quu (ages 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages I3-I9K Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49O5B. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061 Worship Services: Sun­ day. I IXX) am.: Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBL 1 CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile can of Hastings al cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6.XX) pan.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anghcar Communion" 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 aun. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6.XM) p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 tun.: Sunday Mormng Worship 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Wonhip 11:00 am.; Evening Service al 6XX) p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am.. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. J HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Mormng: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Wor ship. Sunday 5-7 pan. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 pan.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices • 9:15 am. Morning Prayer, 11:00 am. Holy Communion 6.00 p.m. Evening ftayer senice. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 pan. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries: Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9: 30 aan. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 pan.. Evening Service; 7:00 p m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pan., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Tune before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grave Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 am. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOUC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9: 30 am. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd and Boilwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Sci«dule: Worship Ser vice from 8:45-9:50 am. 10:00­ 10:45 a-m. Sunday School foe all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice n from 11XX) aan.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Ennchment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. King of Grand Rapids, and Kenny (Pat) Funeral services will be at Thursday. June NASHVILLE - Ella Marie Garvey, age age 68. of Middleville, died Monday. June 71. of Nashville, died Saturday. June 22, 24. 2002 at Spectrum Health East in Grand 2002 at her home. She bom was 6. May 1934 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Louis and Nancy served 16 years of Deputy for the Barry County Clerks Office, and retired in will be in Perry if desired, memorial contributions may information Further available Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte. On May 11. 1948 she married Raymond The couple lived several years in Texas, as Jack served his country at Shepard Air Force Base. After Jack’s retirement from the service HASTINGS - Doreen H. Miller, age 65 of Hastings, died Wednesday, June 19, Kyle; one great-grandson. Anthony; moth­ in 1965 the couple returned to the Nashville 2002 at Spectrum Health (Butterworth) er. Harriett Gilbert; sister. Eleanor (Arden) area where Marie began Iter work at the four grandchildren. Jill. Pam. Jennifer, and Holiday; brothers. Ban (Nina) Gilbert. Brad (Jan) Gilbert; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in deatn by her father, Louis M. Gilbert, and nephew James Arden She taken place. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, July 2.2002 from 5-8 p.m. at Memorials can be made to the American During her spare time she enjoyed spend­ Gtrrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. George (Rex) Fenstemaker Fenstemaker. of Clarkston, lune 12. 2002; age 86, husband of Rosa; father of Mary (Ray) Pendergrass of Waterford; brother of late Stanley (Pearl) and Jim (Betty); uncle Fred (Doreen) and (Pam) Robert Schwarze; also survived by many nieces and nephews; dear friend Cliff of Larry Bobby Pursley, Wilkerson. Wormnest. Jack Bailey and the entire Independence Twp. Fire Dept. Rex served 60 years Independence Twp. Fire Doreen worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell for a short time. She win) McIntyre of Nashville. was a dedicated home maker who enjoyed Linda crafts and being with her children and grandchildren. Rex-Ann She is survived by her husband, Robert (Dion) Rasey of Nashville, Kathy (Rock) C. Miller Sr. of Hastings; sons, Robert Ludwick of Bronson; Lavem C. (Cindy) Miller Jr. of Hastings, Daniel (Bev) Hampton. Bill (Eva) Hampton, Nor­ (Jamie) Miller of Hastings, Eric (Donna) (Phyllis) Hampton; Miller of Hastings; daughter, Susan (Joe) man Hampton, Hank George (Rex) CLARKSTON-.; #- (Rex) Walters. Donna Crystal sisters. brothers. DeBruyn of Hastings; three grandchildren, (Tom) Salik. June (Dick) Dickinson; sis­ Brendan Miller, Tiffany Miller. Nikki ters-in-law, Marge (Russ) Bennett. Melva Turner, grandchildren; 16 grandchildren; special many Miller, step-grandson, Jason DeBniyn; great eight mother, nieces, brother. sister, Pauline (Hurbert) Hunt of Hastings Pete Visitation will be held Thursday. June 20, 2002 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ginbach Services were held Tuesday. June 25. at Nashville of Assembly the having Dept, served as an on-call firefighter, serving as District chief and in many other capacities. He was a member of the Clarkston United Methodist Church and a Lifetime member Funeral Home in Hastings. God Services will be held Friday, June 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Nash­ Home in Hastings with Minister Carla ville. Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Burial will be at Rutland Township the American Lung Association. Arrangements were Cemetery. by Maple made Memorials can Valley Chapel. Nashville. from Clarkston Community Schools. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Rudolph "Rudy" H. Soya i Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m. at the DELTON - Rudolph “Rudy"H. Soya, Clarkston United Methodist Church with age 86. of Delton, passed away June 24, Rev. Douglas R. Trebilcock officiating. 2002. at his residence. Cemetery. Interment Lakeview Friends Mr. Soya was bom on Oct. II. 1915 in may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Livingston. IL. the son of Augusta and TRUST Funeral Home. Clarkston, 100 Friday 3-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Independence Twp. Fire Department or Clarkston United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II. serv­ Wednesday morning. June 19, 2002. Glada was bom in Lake Odessa on November 15, 1919 to Everett and Tillie INVERNESS - John William Letson. age Mr. Soya was a retiree of Battle Creek Machines where he 15, 2002, under the care of his family and was a years of service. He loved gardening, farm­ A native of Clinton County. Michigan, he was bom Nov. 9. 1929 to the late William and Mary Walters Letson. He had been a winter resident here from Bellevue, Michigan. He was a retired ing. woodworking, traveling and fishing. He was a member of the Rolite Travel fanner and a member of the First Baptist Club, where they enjoyed camping for Church of Citrus Springs. FL and the many years. Rudy will be remembered for his love of telling jokes. He is survived by his wife, Thelma (Ball) Crossroads United Bretheran Church in Charlotte. MI. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan Carlson Letson, Inverness Bellevue. MI; one son, Roy J. Potterville Roland “Joe" (Evelyn) Soya of Portage; (and wife Karen), MI; two daughters. daughters. Lynell Scofield of Missouri, Eloise Berry (and husband Dale). Freeport, and MI, and Joyce Wait (and husband Larry), Lynette (Gary) Bristol of Delton Carolyn (Clifford) McDonald of Hastings; Lake Odessa. December 15, 1945. Glada was a kind and faithful lady who a brother. Waller Soya of Hastings; seven Bayfield. Colorado; grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and Knop. Middleville, MI and Laura Lennox, always put her priorities toward caring for one great great grandson and several nieces Wyandotte. MI; seven grandchildren. husband remembers and fondly sons. all Her family of her home Ml; one brother. Harold, two sisters. Ardith He was preceded in death by a brother, and nephews. Mr. Soya was preceded in death by his Ralph. Memorial services will be conducted cooking. She is survived by her sons, Mark parents and a brother. William. (Karen) Rogers. Tom Rogers and Bill Thursday. June 27. 2002 at at Crossroads United Bretheran Church in Rogers; four grandchildren; her brother, Country Chapel United Methodist Church. Charlotte, MI. Interment of the um will fol­ Acel (Marion) Shellenbarger; her sister, Dowling. Pastor Dianne Doten Morrison, low at a later date. Betty List and many other loving friends officiating. Interment Banfield Cemetery. and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clair "Buck" on NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS May 5, 1987 and her sister. Genevieve Shellenbarger. Funeral services will conducted be II a.m Saturday, June 29th at 10:30 a.m. from In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent Country to the Crossroads United Bretheran Church. Chapel United Methodist Church Building Arrangements were made by Chas. E. Memorial contributions to Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Williams- Davis Funeral Home with Crematory. Inverness. Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Services were held Friday, June 21. 2002 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 Burial was al Lakeside Cemetery. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. f and whom he married on May 31. 1941; a son. Glada was married to Clair Rogers on her THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-13 Highway - Hastings [ ^ohr^^ilUamTetson^ hospice. ing his country in the Army Air Force. machinist, retiring in 1980 with over 31 LAKE ODESSA - Glada I. Rogers, age 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away early Funeral Home in Hastings. 72, Inverness, died at home Saturday, June Emma (Weber) Soya. Packaging Glada I. Rogers_______ | be made to Barry Community Hospice. Rex worked for Standard Oil and had retired Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Hampton. 2002 of Daniel (Charlene) Cheney of Hastings; Aaron McIntyre; parents. Rex and Myrtle and Cheney Lake, Donald (Lily) Cheney of Hastings, She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Raymond “Jack" Garvey; grandson, (Heaven) Hampton; Ruth brothers, Howard (Jane) Cheney of Pretty nephews, and special friends. Church. Pastor Glenn Branham officiated. within in She married Robert C. Miller Sr., Survivors include son. Raymond (Char) (Hugh) Wolcott of Nashville; Kirsti (Dar­ the 1936 December 22,1956. In April 1972 Marie gave her life to the Garvey of Nashville; daughters, bv 28, She graduated from Hastings High the hand crafted wood projects that Jack Association. are June School in 1955. created, watching movies and reading. Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Arrangements bom Daniel and Ruth (Gardner) Cheney. as a nutrition specialist and dietician. Lord. the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. was Baltimore Township, the daughter of ing time with her grandchildren, painting Holiday. of Hospital in Grand Rapids. Barry County Medical Facility. She retired in 1988 after serving 23 years FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan and attended area schools. Janet (TJ.) >uhnson. Beth (Terry) Weiler, in Ionia during WWII. Member F.D.I.C. Interment Cemetery in Brookfield Township. www.prayfuneral.com. She is survived by her husband Dale had worked al the AC Sparkplug factory WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings in Vetmontville. Ml. the daughter of Rex and Myrtle (Heaven) Hampton. Boersma; daughters. Sue (Glen) Martin. (Scheller) Shellenbarger. She attended school in Lake Odessa and k a.m. “Jack" Garvey in Nashville. MI. her third term as Barry County Clerk. of Cedar Lodge #60 F& AM Clarkston. ABUNDANT UFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spurt-filkd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Meh 49071 Sun. Hu* A Wonhip 10: 30 am.. 6.00 p.m_. Wed. 6.30 pm. Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasi of God's love “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call I-6I6-73I-5I94 or 1-517-852-1106. II Nashville at American Diabetes Association. She was raised in the Vetmontville area Harriett (Reed) Gilbert. late Adam) Fender, Emery (PhylFs). the FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. luimm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. June 27 - 6:00 p.m. Rehearsal for the Btes/Conrad wedding. Friday. June 28 - 6:00 p.m. Nathan Bies/Slephanie Conrad wedding. Sunday. June 30 - 9:00 am. Tradi­ tional Worship Service; 9:20 am. Children's Worship; 10:00 am. Coffee Hour - Dining Room; 10.30 am. Contemporary Worship Service; 10:50 am. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children's Workship is available during both Service. Wednesday. July 3 - 6:45 pun. Praise Team; 7:00 pun. PNC meets in Adult Education Class­ room. 2002 be made to Nashville Baptist Church or the Ella Marie Garvey was bom Jan. 5. 1931 Rapids. Rosie (Darreld) Cunningham. Martha (the HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floorv Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 am. • Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. 27, Baptist Church with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. MIDDLEVILLE - Nancy L. Boersma. Respecting her wishes cremation has GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday, June 27 - 6:30 p.m. Softball Game at Middleville. Saturday. June 29 - 8:00 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. June 30 - 8XJ0 A I0XX) am. Worship. 3.00 to 5:00 pan. Wedding Recep­ tion. Monday. July I - 7XJO pm. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. July 2 - 6:30 p m. Softball Game at Mid­ dleville: 7 XX) p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. July 3 7 XX) pan. Worship; 8.XJ0 pan. The Way. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Karen King of Alto. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rut sell. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m , Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and I IXX) am.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. Lowell. of Chris. Kevin. Josh, and Kari; brothers. Bob Memorials may be sent to 2992 2 Mile Rd., Blanchard. MI 49310. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dolten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 aan.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nurs­ ery provided Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. Gerard Willison of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Warship Together... PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHU1CH 2601 luccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmuead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sun­ day School 11:00 BJD4 Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. (Tim) Lori Funeral services were held June 21. 2002 Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. See additional obiturary notices on page 12 of this issue... �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 27. 2002 - Page 7 || Socid News TWIN GIRLS, Isabelle Joan and Ruby GIRL, Jessie Helen, bom at Pennock Francis, bom at Spectrum East Hospital. Hospital on June 10. 2002 at 8:20 p.m. to Grand Rapids on June 13. 2002 at 10:02 John and Melissi Shaw of Lake Odessa. and 10:03 to Tom and Donna Finnie of Weighing 5 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches Rockford. Mich. Weighing 5 lbs. 1 oz. and long. Welcomed home by big brothers 5 lbs. both 19 1/4 inches long. Welcomed Jacob, age 11. Proud grandparents are Mike home by big brother Samuel, age 2. Proud and Judy Crain of Hale. Ml and Beth Parks grandparents are Joan Finnie of Hastings of Amarillo. TX. and Francis Haefele of Denver. Co. BOY, Jack Frederick Purdum. bom al St GIRL, Kara Marie bom on June 8, 2002 to Mary’s Hospital on June 3. 2002 at 1:28 Ken and Andrea MacKenzie of Bellevue. Kara weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20 p.m. to Tammy (Maichele) and Fred Purdum of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 Robert ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Proud grand­ MacKenzie of Hastings. Jeri MacKenzie of mothers are Doris Purdum of Middleville Edmore and Larry and Fran Maichele of Middleville. inches long. Grandparents are and Sandy Simon of Lake Odessa. LEGAL NOTICES Cutler-McFadden will be wed today Anton-Partridge united in marriage Heather Renee Cutler and Dennis Patrick Philip Anton and Julie Partridge were McFadden are engaged to be married on united in marriage on June 22, 2002 at St. July 27. 2002 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Paul’s Episcopal Church in Coffeyville. Church in Hastings. Michigan. Kansas. Heather is the daughter of Susan and Parents of the couple are Michael and William Chancey of Pontiac and Howard Charlotte Anton of Hastings and Sharon Culler of Highland. Dennis is the son of Jeanne McFadden and the late John McFadden of Hastings. The engaged couple are associates of Business Strategy. Inc. in Grand Rapids and reside in Hastings. Partridge and Bob Partridge of Coffeyville. Maids of honor were Joy Partridge and Beth McNichol. Bridesmaids were Kim Gammage. Kristi Ward and Tricia Di Per­ sic. Personal attendant was Tatum Carroll. Best men were Mark and Matt Anton. Groomsmen were Brett Ingle. Kevin Cole, Pete DeGraff and Scott Moore. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTORS DECEDENT S ESTATE Glasses to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Gene and Velma Glass are proud to announce their golden anniver­ sary. They were married June 28, 1952. A small family party is being planned. Serving as ushers were Joel Partridge. Their children include Shirley Miller, Brian Day, Bob Rankin and R.J. Webber. Eugene and Barb Glass. Bob and Bobbie The guestbook server was Brigctte O’Dris­ Taffee, and Karen Glass. They have coll. grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Ring bearer was Josh Keim and flower II Send cards to Gene and Velma Glass, girl was Emily Bcvcr. Candle lighters were 8301 Bowens Mill Rd., Middle rille, Mich. Jake Partridge and Brianna Partridge. 49333. Ceremony Estate of ARLYNE MILLER Date of birth: Aug. 4. 1938 TO ALL CREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ARLYNE MILLER, who lived at 217 Maple St. Nashville. Michigan died Oct. 26.2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to COLLYNE RUEDtSUELI, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 12913 S. Keffer Hwy., Sunfield. Ml 48890 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice JUNE 21.2002 COLLYNE RUEDtSUELI 12913 S. KEFFER HWY. Sunfield. Ml 48890 517-566-3330 (&27) was provided by music STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTORS Decedent s Estate Hie No. 2002-23440-DE Estate of SALLY ANN CAFFREY Date of birth 2-16-49. TO ALL CREDfTORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Sally Ann Caffrey, who lived at 10726 Bondace Point Drive, PraineviVe Township. Michigan died January 31.2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever bared unless presented to Maxme Tabtxa. named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml and the named/propose personal representative withm 4 months after the date of publication of tue notice. Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) 350 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 130 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 382-3703 Maxme Tabbia 2185 N. 30th Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 382-4085 (6/27) Becky Griffiths and Faye Millen, violinists, and Pete DeGraff, guitarist. Readings were offered by Barbara Francis and John Hon- erkamp. After the couple honeymoons in Michi­ gan. a reception will be held for them on Sunday. June 30, 2002, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St., in Hastings. The public is welcome. Tracy-Hilliker to wed in August Mr. and Mrs. John Rase and Mr. Leland Tracy of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Erica Tracy to Caleb Hilliker, son of Wayne and Sandra Hilliker of Grand Rapids. Huberts to mark 50th anniversary Weekses to observe golden anniversary Erica is a 2002 graduate of Michigan State University and is planning on pursu­ ing a teaching degree in the fall. Anne and Joe Hubert will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 28, 2002. A gathering of friends and relatives will Bernard and Norma Weeks are celebrat­ be held in their honor, hosted by their chil­ ing 50 years of marriage on June 28. 2002. dren - Mike and Robin Hubert, Bob and Beverly (Ted) Spoelstra, Leon (Annette) Carol Hubert, Peg and Randy Allar, Terry Weeks and Jerry (Teri) Weeks are their and Gordy Carlson, Dave and Carmon children. They have 7 grandchildren and Hubert. Katie and Bart Keller. Cindy and 2 great-grandchildren. The family will be Chris Balicki and Tim and Nikki Hubert. Caleb is a 2002 graduate from Davenport University with a degree in finance. The couple is planning an August 2002 wedding at Grace we clean siding, patios, walk-ways Clean or restore decks, ect. (616) 948-2210 h-. new again Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 321 North Michigan Ave. Hastings • 948-0808 RELAX! Make your house look STATE OF MICHIGAN oROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDfTORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2002-23398-DE Estate of Charlene Dora Himmeiein Date of birth: 11/02/1936. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Charlene Dora Himmelem. who lived at 4742 Bea Avenue. Orangeville. Michigan died 03/12/2002 Cred.lors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to John Barnett. 903 East Mill Street. Hastings Ml 49058. named personal rep­ resentative or proposed representative or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Hastings Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date o' publication of this notice June 25 2002 Stephanie S Fekkes (P43549) 629 West State Street Ste 203 Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-8844 John Barnett 903 East Mill Street Hastings Ml 49058 (6/27) Lutheran Church in Hastings. celebrating with an anniversary dinner. LEGAL NOTICE Keep your car looking great JUSt call 948-0808 Q—-< (yjJ.UST ASK US, ING. You can do your banking anywhere, anytime, day or night with Hastings City Bank's Online Banking Services! ✓ It's easy and quick ✓ It's available anywhere you have access to the World Wide Web ✓ Check your balances ✓ Transfer money between accounts ✓ Download your account information into Quicken’ or Microsoft Money* ✓ Pay your bills And. best of all, we'll give you the first 90 days FREE! Call or stop by any of our branches and speak with a representative today! Enjoy your summer and start saving time and money! Home Health Care Stay in the comfort of your home and let us brighten your day with a little extra help. Persona! Care Meal Preparation (2-24 hours a day) Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 7 days a week Light Housekeeping Personal Grooming Companionship 792-6938 Member FDIC �Paje 8 - The Hasting. Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 jPake Odessa G3SVZ7S Ann landers The Depot/Musrum will be open from I until 5 p.m. Saturday to benefit the alumni and others. The Alumni Banquet is to be held that evening. All tickets were sold about ten days ago. However, the viewing is free to any and all al the depot. There will Nosy boss be exhibits of school souvenirs. find out the truth before you marry Jay. oth­ erwise. the relationship is destined for trou­ Next week brings the Lake Odessa Fair, Dear which will start Tuesday. July 2, and the Ann Landers: 1 am a live-in parade Wednesday. July 3, at 10 a.m. The housekeeper for an elderly woman. 1 have fair continues through Sunday evening. worked for her for six years and will con­ Art in the Park is coming Saturday. July tinue to work in order to send money home 6. from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be at to my family overseas. The lady I work for least five food booths in the park, including reads your column every day, and I hope grilled chicken, bratwurst sandwiches with she will see this I am used to working hard and am grate­ and more. Across the street the congrega­ ful to this country for allowing me to earn tional dining room will have sandwiches some money. However. I don’t know what and other cold foods. lo do when my employer goes through my Looking ahead the following week has personal belongings while I am out shop­ the annual chicken barbecue at Fellowship ping or occupied in the kitchen. She opens Hall Friday. July 12. and on Saturday, July my cosmetics case and samples the lipstick, 13. The county genealogy society will fea­ goes through the clothes in my closet, and I ture the map lady relating how maps aid can tell when she has been in my dresser genealogy. The society has a new set of plat because All that remains of the Wilson dairy bam now is the freestanding silo after a fire last week. This was a basement bam with sloped grade into the north side for hay wagons pulled by teams of horses. maps for sale from 1906. The Blanchard House at Ionia is open are misplaced re­ and arranged. If 1 confront her. she will deny every­ thing. No one else lives here but the two of each Sunday afternoon through Labor day. There is a small admission fee to cover formerly burned us. and she rarely gets a visitor, not even her costs of the Ionia Historical Society. Thursday forenoon. Most of the fire depart­ children. 1 am terribly upset by her behav­ the Sam Blair farm, The Freeport recreational field is a busy ment members were preparing to attend the ior. but I would feel guilty if I left her. What place Tuesday evenings, with games of funeral mass for former fire chief Gene can I do? - Frustrated in Long Island. N.Y. softball played by church teams. The area Carr at the lime. The bam was on the east Dear Long Island: Ask at the local hard­ has restrooms, playgrounds, ample parking side of Jordan Lake Highway while the ware store if there is a way to install a lock space and bleachers. There are two games house near that will not cause damage to the door. If each evening. Henderson Road. Straw bales inside the so, tell your employer that you need your bam were strewn around the adjacent field privacy and you will pay for the lock. If not. to reduce the flammable material on the the next time your employer gets into your immediate site. things, say sweetly. “I noticed you were in The large bam on the Tom Wilson farm. is across the road. It is my John and Tabitha (Dunn) Yonkers of LEGAL NOTICE morning at there something you Suspicious love Hospital in Hastings. They have two young We try to make our assets last so we will not have to depend on our children. Last month, we went to our grandchild’s graduation in a city 100 miles away. I’d like your opinion of a son who owns a milliondollar house and six cars, then drives us to a chain restaurant and tells the waitress we will be paying for our own dinner. I might also add that "Big Spender" sends nothing for Mother's Day. although he does call long-distance - because his calls are free on Sundays. Is he cneap or what? - Louisville. Ky. Dear Louisville: I hate to say this about your son. but he certainly comes across as a brass-plated, four-door cheapskate. My condolences. Curable illness Dear Ann Landers: In the wake of the terrible Sept. 11 tragedies, people across the nation have been examining the issue of illness. Children are particularly mental vulnerable. Researchers from Columbia University studied children in grades 4-12 Pennock daughters at home. Synopai* HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Raguiar Board Meeting June 11.2002-7:00 p.m. All Board members present, County Commissioner NeH. Deputy Niewenhuis. Librarian Schondeimayer. five guests. Minutes approved; Reports received from Treasurer. County Commissioner. Deputy. Librarian Clerk, and Supervisor. Motion approved to allocate $500 to LmkM.ch.gan Resolutions adopted to release 2 parcels belonging to Jack and Judy Lenz from PA. 116. Motion approved to pay 2002 basic dues to MTA. _ Amended budget in Insurance and Bonds cat­ egory. Approved BIRCH contract tor 5 years Paid outstanding bdts. Adjourned at 825. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (6/27) Was needed?” That ought to do it. Sixth Avenue are parents of a baby boy bom on Tuesday closet. Cheap son Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 are retired and living on Social Security. or without sauerkraut, desserts, cold drinks things ble. in New York City six months after the ter­ rorist attacks and found that nine out of 10 showed at least one sign that they were sti!! Death came on Tuesday to Jeff Steward Dear Ann Landers: I have been living of Woodland, who had suffered injuries with “Jay” for three years, and we are en­ from a two story distance fall on Memorial gaged to be married. He is a wonderful and Too often, the stigma associated with Day weekend. sweet man who is good to me and my mental illness prevents people from seeking help. Also, parents and adults are often un­ lenbarger. Koel Duflo, 62 , of St. Johns, teenage son. For some reason. Jay believes I have died June 7. He had lived in Gratiot and been unfaithful to him on several occasions. signs of mental illness in young people - Clinton counties all his life. He was a life­ Nothing could be further from the truth. My which can lead to deadly consequences in long armer, a. Navy veteran, member of the last physical relationship was six years be­ the most extreme cases. Nearly 20 percent Elks and was a dedicated board member of fore I met Jay. I do not sleep around. That’s of American high school students report not my style. that they have seriously considered or at­ A son-in-law of Claude and Phyllis Shel­ the county federal credit union. He was I have asked Jay married to the former Dianne Shellenbarger repeatedly why he suffering. Children nationwide continue to experience anxiety, depression and stress. aware of even the most obvious warning tempted suicide at least once. In 1998. more in LasVegas in 1988 and she surrives him. thinks I have been with someone else, but teenagers and young adults died from sui­ Also surviving are his four children, his he cannot come up with any reason. I love cide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, stepchildren DceAnn Bautista of Lake Jay with all my heart. Ann. and am always birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza happy to see him. I have asked why he stays and chronic lung disease combined. Odessa and Darwin (Melissa) Hamp of Io­ nia, his four siblings. Memorial gifts were to go the Clinton Memorial Hospital. Rose Marie Johnson on Fifth Avenue has a spectacular clematis bush. The flat pink blossoms measured six inches across. Roy Starr and Kay Klein watch as the crane of the Overbeck Construction Company carefully lifts the bell from its tower at Lakewood United Methodist Church. the roof from inside the lower. They broke the windows to get some ventilation. A A crane from the OvcrbeckConstruction company lifted the bell from its tower at Lakewood United Methodist Church June 18. Men of the church had first removed cluster of church members gathered to watch the process, which took less than half an hour. The wheel and cradle were re­ moved separately. with me if he believes I am unfaithfvUbvtlc Mental illness is as treatable as other iiever get a straight answer. Please help me medical conditions. According to the sur­ understand. - True Blue geon general, a range of effective treat­ in Arlington. Texas. ments is now available for most mental dis­ Dear Arlington: Either Jay has heard lies orders. A growing call for equal insurance about you, or he is unreasonably jealous - a coverage for mental illnesses is also help­ dangerous trait. He may even be the one ing to provide greater access to treatment who is cheating and is accusing you to de­ than ever before. flect the blame. 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Let us quote your printing! people’s minds aboul this disease and break The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 25, 2002, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Awareness Campaign, 1 urge you to address the cycle of ignorance and fear. On behalf of the national Mental Health this issue and encourage your readers to learn more about mental illness by visiting our Web site at www.nostigma.com . Sin­ cerely. - Tipper Gore. Honorary Chair. Na­ tional Mental Health Awareness Campaign. Dear Tipper Gore: Mental illness covers a wide range of problems that cannot be treated properly if they are hidden and avoided. Thank you for your excellent let­ ter. 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In September of 1836 the Wickhams, Samuel and Harrison, and George Fuller took land along the stream which was A log cabin which was built in Barryville. Castleton Township. called the Little Thornapplc. George Fuller, who was the son-in-law of Samuel Wickham, came to the area in 1835, located land near the center of the area which was to named Carlton Town­ ship. He slaked out five 80-acre plots for himself and another 40 acres for Samuel Wickham. Mr. Fuller built the first log house, com­ pleted in 1837 and by fall of that year the Samuel Wickhams also had a comfortable log home as did Harrison Wickham. They had lived in tents while the cabins were being put up. They felt very blessed to have their comfortable log houses. A saw mill was built on the Little Thornapplc but was­ n't the greatest of successes. This did allow for some frame buildings to be built, but 'he The William Martin Baine Home. The couple to the right are William and Eliza Baine. saw mill in Hastings supplied much of the lumber used in Carlton Township once there was a road to haul it over. Soon many settlers came to Carlton and log cabins and log houses were the first shelters for many of the pioneers while they cleared their land. It was not uncommon for log houses to be built well in the early 1900s when logs were available. (Log cab­ ins are still popular today. 2OO2J The Levant McIntyre family lived in sev­ eral log houses, which we mentioned in week one. They purchased 40 acres in Hast­ ings Township. Section #2. right on the Levant and Mary Winters Mclntrye family home built in 1887. Carlton-Hastings town line. Pictured is the cabin in which they lived in while building another log house on the adjourning 80 fr>ndn4 ^eon! acres. The McIntyres had increased their acreage from 40 to 120 acres. They then built a large frame bam there in 1896 and in Dreisbach 1903 they built the frame house which still stands on Coats Grove Road, Hastings Township. Mr. McIntyre became involved in the grain markets, buying and selling com and The Jenkins Log Home, built 1846. Picture taken in 1992. Benjamin Jenkins also pictured i. v wheat. The market went bad and Mr. Meintyre lost his property in Hastings and the property on Coats Grove Road. Express Oil Change Castleton Township also had many log Have your oil changed by factory trained professionals! houses and log cabins which are described in some detail in the Allegan-Barry' County history of 1880. Dreisbach Settlers who settled near what would become Barryville, Castleton Township were Lorenzo Mudge. Kenyon Mead and Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Ave. Hastings ph.948-8000 Anson Seeley. The only Castleton Town­ ship log house which we have a picture of is titled. Log House in Barryville. It is titled typical of log houses in Hastings and Barry WANTED: AUTO TECHNICIANS TO WORK IN OUR EXPANDING DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. County. This shows a very snug log house and a team of horses along with the people posed in front of the house. In 1860, William Martin and Eliza Baine came to Michigan from Waterport. N. Y. by REGISTRATION NOTICE way of the Erie Canal to Detroit and then To n»e Qualified Doctor* of by railroad to Battle Creek. From Battle Creek they came to Carlton Township. THE COUNTY OF BARRY They then moved to Hastings Township on Section #1. one and one/half miles south of Coats Grove. There they purchased 100 acres of heavy timber land. William cleared the land and Brush Ridge Log School sometimes called Pollytown School built a log house along with other buildings. They had a family of nine children. Hope Township still has a log cabin later changed to Brush Ridge. Some records standing in good condition, on Section #6. use the name Pollytown. some use the two Henery Jenkins was bom in Victory. N.Y. in names, Pollytown and Brush Ridge. 1822. He married Lydia Doud on Nov. 3. In 1863 the school was tom down and moved a mile west and rebuilt with four 1845. They came to Michigan and bought land on Section #6, Hope Township, Barry County and built a log house on this land. When they built the house it stood on the east side of the road now known as Otis Lake Road. This land was later sold and the windows instead of two. The seals were fas­ tened to the inside of the walls. The log school burned in 1932. A new frame school was built and was put to use. More about Barry County log cabins and Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living In the following Cities and Townships who Is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on Monday, June 8, 2002, THE LAST DAY TO REGIS­ TER, from 9.00 a.m. until 5.-00 p.m. to be eligible to vote In the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 6,2002. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH S MASSIMINO ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 COX Rd. Bellevue, Ml 49021 Phone: 616-758-4005 JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd. Dowling, Ml 49050 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK 9752 Evart Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone 616-948-2268 Phone: 517-852-1859 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E. Orchard St. Delton. Mi 49046 Phone: 616-623-5171 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 11031 Wildwood Rd. Shelbyville. Mi 49344 Phone: 616-672-7149 WILMA DANIELS NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL-NICHOLS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone: 616-623-2664 Phone: 616-721-9905 log houses next week. house was moved across the road to the west side of Otis Lake Road where it still stands. Henery and Lydia had seven children, all bom in the log house where it stood on the east side of Otis Lake Road. All but two lived to adulthood. They were George, Mary. Benjamin. Edward and Carrie. James and Estelle died as infants. Benjamin was 19 years old when his father died in 1877 and he was responsible for the family and the farm. Why do all the work when we can do it for you? CARLTON TOWNSHIP CLERK 85 welcome Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-945-5990 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TOWNSHIP CLERK 915 Reed St. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone: 517-852-9479 Home Phone: 517-852-9193 Ben married Edith Kams and they had six children. Hazel Lovina Jenkins Nash remembered sleeping in the loft of the log house and hearing the rain beating on the roof. The log house was lived in until 1946 when the farm was sold to Robert James ICwMawn jKaadctvs lyet'aement (J'dlaye 1821 N. East St., Hastings, MI 49058 An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community Wilcox, his grandson. Benjamin went to live with his daughter. Hazel Nash, in Rut­ land Township. The Iop house still stands. A Now Taking Reservations * Margaret Wilcox Lord now owns the prop­ Woodlawn Meadows is pleased to offer assisted living services to those requiring erty and maintains the log house. various levels of assistance with activities of daily living and specialized memory Hope Township also had a log school which survived quite a long time. It was also used for church services over the years. It was built in 1857. The school had been organized on Sept. 26. 1856. This first school was known as Pollytown and later care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Limited vacancy remaining in assisted living. 616-897-0200 A Leisure Living Managed Company - www.lelsure.IK1ng.com BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 885 River Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 616-948-9690 EVERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201 E State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 616-945-2468 UNDA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S M-43. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-948-2464 CAROL ERCANG IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 3241 wood School Rd.. Middleville. Mi 49333 Phone: 616-948-0633 ROBIN E. MCKENNA RUTLAND CHARTER T0WNSH1P CLERK 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 616-948-2194 SUSAN VLIET5TRA THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 200. E. Main St. Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone. 616-795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CLERK 156 S. Main, woodland. Ml 48897 Phone: 616-367-4915 JANICE C LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N Briggs Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone: 616-795-9091 An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 200 pm on Saturday, August 5. 2002 Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 Dreams, fate carry Hastings natives to Texas League by Matt Cowall the ballpark around midday for a 7:05 p.m. Sports Editor game. After each contest, postgame reports Some say that everything’s bigger in must be compiled and emailed to Oakland. Texas. He’s usually not home again until mid­ For Barry County natives Dave Joppic night. and Jason Markley, that includes dreams of “A lot of time, effort and hard work goes a career in major league baseball. into player development," Joppie said. “But Joppic, a former Hastings resident and a I can turn on ESPN and see players we’ve graduate of Lakewood High School, and developed every night, and 1 like to think Markley, a Hastings grad and current resi­ we had a little bit to do with it.” dent. are both working in pro baseball’s On the other hand, umpires never even Texas League this summer, shooting for get a “home” game. They live in hotel their own spot in the majors. rooms and travel every third day. Joppie, 36, is in his eighth season as a “The travel in the Texas League is coach for the Oakland Athletics organiza­ tough,” Markley said. “We drive up to 14 tion. He is in his second year as the hitting hours overnight to reach the next park." instructor for the Midland RockHounds, a Both men agree that time away from AA affiliate of Oakland. their loved ones is the greatest sacrifice Markley, 26, is in his fourth season as an their jobs require. Joppic married his wife umpire. It’s his first season of AA ball after Jennifer (Kensington) — a teacher at Star stops in the Gulf Coast League, the Mid­ Elementary — just over a year ago. Mar­ west Ixague and the California League. kley’s wife Karyn (Rose) — an agent at “I sweated my butt off that first season,” ICS Travel — is expecting the couple’s Markley joked of his Gulf Coast stay, first baby in early September, right at the where every game is played at high noon in end of the 140-game season. the sweltering Florida sun. The Midwest “Being away is the toughest part of the League allowed him to commute from his job, and anybody, from coaches to pUyers, home in Hastings to games in Lansing, Bat­ would tell you that’s the biggest down­ tle Creek and Grand Rapids, but the Texas side,” Markley said. “Karyn is very suppor­ League has brought him closer to the bigs. tive, and we have our parents in Hastings to “This is the first year I’ve been able to help out. We try to sec each other as often sec players make the jump straight to the as possible, but it’s tough. majors," Markley said. “AA has the best “To do this, you need to go in wanting to young prospects.” Markley played baseball at Hastings be a major league umpire. Some guys like High under Jeff Simpson. After graduating hard to be away from family. If you don’t the lifestyle, but it’s hard travel and it’s in 1994, he played two years at Calvin Col­ have that goal in mind, don’t waste your lege before a badly broken ankle effec­ time." tively ended his playing career. He wanted Timing is critical in the baseball profes­ to stay involved in sports, and took up refe­ sion, as Joppie’s career attests, and as both reeing basketball that winter. men The experience sparked an interest in umpiring, and after coaching the freshman The professional baseball career paths of Hastings natives Jason Markley (left) and Dave Joppie have crossed this summer in the AA Texas League. Markley is an umpire, and Joppie is the hitting instructor for the Midland RockHounds. School the next year. He was one of 15 stu­ school, he jumped right into coaching, first camp, where he was hired on. comes more intense. at Grand Rapids Northview, an assistant at “What I’m doing is very, very rare,” Jop­ kley said. “If that progression continues. I’ll continue. A lot of it can come down to Kalamazoo Valley Community College and pie said, since coaches arc almost always “(Former Hastings coaches) Bernie Oom Kellogg Community College, and then hired from the ranks of former professional timing. You have to wait for people above and Jeff Simpson were big influences on head varsity coach at Portage Northern. In players. “It’s not normal. I just got a win­ you to clear out. with the Connie Mack team in Hastings. dents out of a class of about 150 who were invited to a 10-day major league evaluation their respective "Each year I’ve moved up a level.” Mar­ baseball team at Hastings in 1998, Markley entered the Harry Wendelstadt Umpire advance through ranks, the competition for advancement be­ “If I get logjammed at a level, or people my coaching career,” Joppie said. “I kept the summers, he coached the Ferrari team dow of opportunity and made the most of stats for Bernie at games when I was a kid in the Battle Creek Stan Musial League, it. I was in the right place at the right time. ing to Sunfield and attending Lakewood in Hastings, and Simpson hooked me up compiling a two-year record (’92-’93) of “I only thought it’d be « one-year deal, High. He graduated in 1984 and played with the Connie Mack team in 1988.” 83-18, including a third-place finish nation­ that it’d look great on a resume and help I’ve never been a dad before...maybe I me get into college coaching. But so far, won’t want to leave (home)!" Joppie grew up in Hastings before mov­ four years at Aquinas College. After From there, Joppie became the JV coach ally in 1992. In 1995, fate smiled on Joppie, although it appeared cruel at first. The Oakland A’s Crunch Time by Matt Cowall The post-championship hangover for the Detroit Red Wings started before they could know that it might be time to move on. And “Baseball’s been my life," Joppie said. “The game has allowed me to go places lucky. had never carried hitting instructors for Joppie’s one year has grown into eight, and meet people I never dreamed I’d see their minor league affiliates, but the organi­ with coaching stops in Huntsville (’95-’96, coming out of Lakewood High School. I’m zation decided to change. The West Michi­ ‘98), Modesto, Calif. (’97) and Visalia, loving life, and I’m going to take this as far gan Whitecaps were affiliated with Oak­ Calif. (’99). He managed Oakland’s short­ as it will take me. “For (Jason and I) to both be in the land at the time, and the A’s began looking season A affiliate in Vancouver in 2000 be­ for a local hitting injtrwtor. Joppie applied but finished runner-upTor the Whitecaps’ fore moving on to Texas. “I still can’t believe I’m doing what I’m there and see someone from your home position. ooing, and it’s been eight years.” Joppie town. We’re both pulling for each other be­ said. “I’m living a dream.” cause we’re both shooting for the same To his surprise, the A’s came calling Wings’ haves trump the Tigers’ have nots Oakland seems to like what I do. I’m very in my class start advancing over me. I’ll Texas League is pretty neat, to look out with another opening, this one with the AA The differing professions each have Huntsville Stars of the Southern League. plusses and minuses. Game days are longer “We’re both chasing our dreams. What Joppie jumped at the chance and into a ca­ for coaches than umpires. For home games, more could you ask for than to have that reer he would never have anticipated. Joppie works out, cats a meal and arrives at opportunity?" thing, the major leagues. DGS Golf finds a nice lie at Hastings Country Club even lift the Stanley Cup. Legendary coach Scotty Bowman retired as soon as the as the final horn sounded on the Cup-clinching win. Legendary goaltender Dominik Hasek did too. only he didn't of­ After running a successful stove and heater distributorship for 20 years, Dan ficially admit it until this week. But fear not. Wingnuts. As the confetti clears on the team's third title in six years, owner Mike Illitch seems determined to make it four out of seven. All signs point to II- litch maintaining Detroit’s Hall of Fame lineup and adding some top-notch free agents Switzer wasn’t ready to retire, but he was ready for a change. The result was Golf Etc., the linkster’s supply shop he opened in Caledonia after to fill in the gaps. Which admittedly does nothing for the gaps in the home dugout at Comerica Park. selling his distributorship. Iliitch’s summer hobby is a baseball team called the Detroit Tigers. Remember them? But when the year-round obligations of No? Don’t feel bad. Many people complain that even ownership forgot about the Tigers his store began to sour his semi-retirement, a long time ago. Hockeytown’s happiness, it seems, is Tigertown’s sorrow. the Hastings Country Club offered an mu- But I don’t entirely blame Illitch. When he bought the Tigers from rival Motown tually-beneficial answer. Switzer has moved his new shop, DGS pizza mogul Tom Monaghan, he inherited an organization on the way down. Nobody wanted to admit where the bottom would be. Maybe no one really knew. But Golf, into the Hastings Country Club, and he couldn’t be more pleased with the re­ the fact is, the Tigers were broken through and through, by their own design. The team enjoyed great success in the 1980s, peaking with the '84 World Series sults. championship and continuing throughout the decade, including nine straight winning “Instead of retiring, I got into this busi­ seasons. That success was based on a solid core of players developed in the Tiger’s farm sys­ well be something I like,” said Switzer, tem. It was perpetuated, however, by mongaging that same system. Draft picks and who picked up golf at 22, shortly after young prospects went out to bring in veteran role players. completing a stint in the Air Force. ness. I had to do something, and it might as Perhaps the final straw was the 1987 midseason trade that sent local pitching prospect “Here in Hastings, I have more time to John Smoltz to Atlanta for veteran hurler Doyle Alexander. Alexander went 9-0 and led myself throughout the week, plus I can take the Tigers down the stretch to the AL East title. the winter months off. It’s more than part Alexander fizzled to 0-2 in the playoffs, and the Tigers haven’t won anything since. Smoltz broke into Atlanta's rotation the next season and became a four-time All-Star, time, probably a little less than a teacher would do, and it fits me real well.” DGS fits the country club well, present­ winning five pennants, a World Series and the Cy Young Award in 1996. By !hc time Illitch purchased the Tigers in 1992, the Wings were close to contending, ing Hastings golfers with a full-line pro The staff of DGS Golf at the Hastings Country Club includes (from left) Keary DeWald (pro shop), Dan Switzer (pro shop manager) and Terry Newton (general manager). shop that can custom fit, build and repair and he l ad some choices to make. Switzer said he is happy to be on a prop up the withered Tigers. Or, he could accept that the basebail half of his operation clubs. “Most people aren’t using the right you up. “We’re able to set golfers up with the course, and he likes the fact that the coun­ needed years of fixing and focus on adding the finishing touches to an empire on ice. He could’ve split his financial resources between the two teams in a futile attempt to clubs,” Switzer said. “Loft and line angles, right equipment. Anything we don’t have in try club has plenty of tee times available Illitch chose the latter, and I would’ve, too. He had a great thing going with the shaft stiffness, shaft length and grip size are stock, we can order, and we’re competitive for non-members to play, always bringing Wings, and his organization has been able to keep it up. becoming the premier destina­ all important, and just one can really mess with Grand Rapids pricing.” new faces by the shop. tion for the top players in the NHL. ,’ Meanwhile, the NHL’s pay scale has allowed Illitch to keep his great teams together, while baseball's pay scale has skyrocketed with no guarantee of success. Illitch paid out $66 million for this year’s Stanley Cup squad. In 2001, baseball’s Texas Rangers paid $120 million to sign just one player, shortstop Alex Rodrigucz. Heading into Wednes­ day night, the Rangers were 35-41 this season. Baseball has always been popular in Detroit, and the Tigers will eventually have to emerge from their back-seat status to silence Iliitch’s critics. With a new front office Thornapple-Kcllogg’s school July 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. approved the formation of a new competi­ Still, at some point, Illitch will have to pony up some big bucks if he's serious about Larry Seger and Caledonia’s Mike Wil­ daily. The cost is $35 and includes a rubber tive district for area high school equestrian building a contender. If he doesn’t speak with his pocketbook, charges of neglect will son were named 2002 Regional Coaches of Saxon basketball. Prizes will be awarded ring true. the Year in Division 3 by the Michigan throughout the week. teams. The new District XIX will include teams and some promising young talent, the organization may finally be on its way up. But as long as the Wings can hover near the top of the NHL, criticism will be Middleville from Lord Stanley’s Cup. See you next week. from Delton-Kellogg, Middleville Thor- High School Tennis Coaches Association. With growing interest from local schools blunted, if not muted. Even the terrible Tigers are washed clean by a champagne bath Just a reminder: The Hastings basket­ and an increasing number of riders, the ball camp for boys entering fifth through Michigan Interscbolastic Horsemanship eighth grades will be held at the high Association (MIHA) Board of Directors napple-Kellogg, Lakewood, Caledonia, See SPORTS SHORTS continued next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 27. 2002 - Page 11 Hastings Crush softball sweeps doubleheader two runs to pace the Crush in a 13-6 win. The Hastings Crush girls’ softball team Courtney Fortier and Alex Greenfield swept a doublcheadcr from the Lakewood each contributed base hits in the game. Wear, Fortier, Allcrding, Terrel, Ashley Blast on Monday night, improving to 4-2 Fortier and June Bishop had two RBIs Gibson, Ashley Bunge and Jenny Wanland each. Abbie Allcrding pitched all but one all had hits in the game for the Hastings The Crush team consists of players from inning for the win, striking out nine and team. Allcrding and Fortier had two RBIs all grade levels at Hastings High School. In walking one. Haley Terrel pitched the final each. the first same. Heidi Wear had a pair of inning in relief with two Ks and a walk. on the summer. hits and scored three runs in leading the Crush to the 11-1 victory. In the second game. Kelly Vincent led the win. She struck out six and walked six while giving up only two hits. Terrel again pitched the final inning in relief, recording CONTINUED from previous page Group 3 - Novice (11-12 year olds): Adam Lyke took third in freestyle at 140 East Kentwood. Grand Rapids Baptist, pounds, capping off a great season that Grand Rapids Christian, Ionia, Saranac and showed a whole bunch of improvement South Christian. through hard work and dedication. Group 4 - School Boy (13-14 year olds): two strikeouts. Park as part of the Battle Creek Summer League. The league is comprised of teams from Battle Creek. Hastings. Lake Odessa. Sturgis and several other towns around the Battle Creek area. Hastings Brook Pierce scored a run and had one VanBovcn scored a run and did a good job in center field. Kaylcigh DcICotto scored two runs and did a good job running bases, especially sliding into home. plate and did a good job in right field. Katce McCarthy scored one run and had two put-outs at third base. Katie Borner scored a run and was aggressive on the bases. Danielle Oakland came in as a relief the game. Sluggers seventh and eighth grade girls’ fast-pilch softball team opened the summer season with a hard- Lakewood also had the Terry brothers ponents seeing double at the School Boy place in Greco-Roman. Branden Terry look Amanda Dark scored two runs aid had second at 130 pounds and brother Evan one hit. and Katie Kendall scored one run Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, with twin nings. pitcher and notched two strikeouts to end Hastings Sluggers start season The Lakewood Wrestling Club had op­ (13-14 year old) State Championships at good game, with four strikeouts in two in­ Melissa Miller was aggressive at the The Crush play their games al Bailey The jeored one run. had 1 hit and pitched a put-out al first base with two assists. Jamie Wear pitched six strong innings to record the hitting attack, going 3-for-3 and scoring Sports Shorts end did a great job as catcher. Erika Swartz fought 14-10 loss. Hastings’ Courtney Fortier. (File photo by Perry Hardin) took third at 119 pounds. brothers Alex and Eddie Phillips both claiming titles. Alex took the crown at 160 pounds, and Eddie won at heavyweight (160-180 pounds), beating a much larger opponent. Other placers for Lakewood: Group 2 - Midget (9-10 year olds): Ma­ LET US POINT THE WAY son Blackmer had a great trip to Kellogg Michigan’s Forests: Arena, taking second in the state at 87 pounds in Greco-Roman and third in the state in freestyle. Blackmer will also repre­ . e sent Lakewood in the five-stale regional tourney in Dayton, Ohio. YMCA STANDINGS YMCA Men s Softball League A League World of Floors.................................................5-0 Okie Town Tavern........................................... 4-1 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: For Our Families, For Our Future Hastings Manufacturing................................ 2-3 Blarney Slone.................................................... 1-3 Md the Mtcfegan Civil Riffes Act B League Michigan Thunder........................................... 4-1 Hawthorne Marine........................................... 2-3 Flexfab .................................................................. 1-3 Metaldyne............................................................0-5 Home Run Leaders - D. Miller 3: E. Greenfield 3; R. Taylor 3; B. Madden 2; K. brown 2; G. Joerson 2; M. Shultz 2; L. Lucas 2; S. Weedal. Last weeks game results - Hastings Mfg. 12. vs. Hawthorne 2; Blarney Stone 16 vs. Metaldyne It World of Floors 13 vs. Michigan Thunder 1; OTT 10 vs. Flexfab 1; Michigan Thunder 11 vs. Hastings Mfg. I; World of Floors 9 vs. Hawthorne 2; OTT 23 vs. Metaldyne 2; Flexfab 6 vs. Blarney Stone 4. HASTINGS 4 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION HE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THF DUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Witham M. Backus (original mortgagors)'to Aames Funding Corporation dba Aames Home Loan, Mortgagee, dated November 28. 2000, and recorded on December 6 2000 in Document No. 1052618 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company o< California, NA. in trust for the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2000-2, CAD Countrywide Home Loans SV-79. Assignee by an assignment dated December 1, 2000, which was recorded on July 16. 2001. in Liber Document No. 1063128 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 7CV100 dollars ($76,951.70). including interest a! 10.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, w some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm . on July 25. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 13 of Supervisor s Plat of Bauer's Resort, according to the corded Plat thereof as record­ ed m bber 4 of Pte*s. Dage 57 Also a parcel m the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point which lies North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 900.9 feet and due West 302 4 feet from the Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 32. thence North 76 degrees 15 min­ utes West 245 feet to the East side of Bauer Road of Supervisor s Plat of Bauer's Resort, thence North 10 degrees 0 minutes East 101.54 feet; thence South 70 degrees 23 minutes East 259.45 feet; thence South 18 degrees 37 minutes West. 75 feet to point of beginning. Cartton Township. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott 4 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118305 Mustangs-A (7/11) We Make... COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... 'IV A ichigan’s lakeshores. Where you learned to hook a lake trout, the difference between a birch good company. Going “up north" is part of our culture and quality of 1developers are cutting down and carving up Otar than trees. It doesn’t have to be this way. you cate about Kl ichigan’s forests, then help us care FOR Michigan’s forests. Go to we cat) .protect Michigan’s forests, for our families, for our future. Sierra fovNPiB im 990 J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED on M-4 J HIGHWAY Explore, enjoy and protect the planet �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 County buildings to be closed July 5 TOURISM, continued from page 1 ton Park (20%). Montcalm County 4-H Fair (18%), Mid-Michigan Motorplcx (18%). The Barry County Courthouse and the Bowens Mills (14%), White Pine Trail (I I Courts & Law campus in Hastings will be %), Bertha Brock Park (10%) and Heritage closed on Thursday. July 4 and Friday, July Village (8%). Respondents said service, friendly peo­ 5. The County Board of Commissioners ap­ ple, lack of crime, reasonable local prices proved the July 5 closing at its meeting this and variety of eateries were most important week. Having July 4 off was already part of factors when visiting or louring. They per­ employees’ contracts. ceived the three-county region to be strong­ Though the buildings will be closed to est in factors such as festivals, parks and the public July 5, employees have the op­ forests, friendly people, variety of outdoor tion of whether they want to work that day. activities and good service. The most frequently mentioned strengths In order to have that time off, county em­ ployees have to use a personal business day of these counties as a tourist destination were "don't know," outdoor recreation, cul­ or vacation day, commissioners Miid. tural activities/fairs and festivals, lakes, proximity and parks. The most frequently mentioned weak­ nesses of these counties as a tourist destina­ tion were lack of attractions, lodging, “don’t know/no opinion," lack if informa- tion/advertising/promotion, and bad roads/transportation. Respondents indicated that items they would most like to see developed in these counties arc shopping places, camp­ grounds, trails, restaurants and roads. fcstivals/conccrts/evcnts, family-oriented /feed ObltUMUs...continued ’ activities, parks/lakcs/campgrounds. restau­ rants and outdoor activities. The report’s summary observations: “A significant percentage of the survey a job for Jeff, they were a part of his extend­ Jeffrey Dale Steward ed family where he loved to cook for retire­ population is unaware of the specific attrac­ tions already existing in Barry. Ionia and WOODLAND • On June 25. 2002 at Montcalm counties, although awareness of Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ml. the counties themselves seems to be quite Jeffrey Dale Steward. 49. of Woodland. high and many respondents have visited the Mich, went to his eternal home. ment parties or any other special occasion that came up. He was always ready and willing to help out counties. Additional promotion of the exist­ Jeff’s son. Lucas, was there to meet him. ing tourism assets to residents in surround­ along with his father. Dale Steward, father­ ing counties may help to increase aware­ in-law. Franklin Townsend, and brother. ness. “Secondly, upon reviewing the material Wendal. in any way. He enjoyed sports and coached Little League Football and T-ball in his spare time for the Woodland Athletic Association. He served the community on the Woodland Village Council, and was Jeff was bom on Dec. II. 1952 currently serving another term. in in this report, it is apparent that residents of Lansing. Ml to Dale and Dorothy Steward. nearby counties perceive the three-county They took their special gift home to his region as a somewhat mediocre tourist des­ brothers. Larry. Wendal. and Bill, and his tination, but fortunately they have few sister. Nancy. In his youth. Jeff was a member of the Sunfield United Brethren Church. After marriage and moving to Woodland, he attended the Woodland United negative connotations about the area. Some Jeff was a lifelong Lakewood resident, Methodist Church. In the fall of 1992 Jeff took his “Walk to Emmaus.” Ever since image building activity tied in with promo­ where he met and married his high school tional efforts may help to improve these sweetheart. Shelley Townsend on May 26. then he was very committed to Emmaus perceptions. 1972. Walks and believed in their purpose of “Thirdly, there is also a general sense Jeff gained a second set of parents, that the area is not strong in range, type and Franklin and Shelley Townsend and three He served on the Emmaus Board for six quality of attractions. The first step, to take sisters. Pam. Peggy, and Barbara on that years, served as Lay Director on a walk and special day. worked on several walks since then. to remedy this situation is to increase bringing participants closer Io Jesus Christ. awareness of what already exists. The sec­ Jeff and Shelley were blessed with three Jeff was well liked and loved to chat and ond step is to examine what respondents these counties as a pleasure trip destination boys. Matthew the oldest, and his wife. swap philosophy with friends and family. value and identify how those items could Jennifer, have a son. Taylor, and a daughter. He fulfilled many roles in the lives of oth­ on a scale from one to ten, where one be improved in the three counties. Some meant "very desirable" and ten meant "not Kennedy. Gabriel, their middle son. has a ers; son. product development and service training at all desirable," the average of the 177 re­ daughter. of area employees may be warranted to fill sponses to the question was 554, which is in the gaps. When asked to rate the desirability of slightly below the midpoint of desirability and indicates mediocrity. Whitney. Lucas was We will all miss his magnetic personality youngest son. Family was very important to Jeff. He “And finally, one last observation is that loved watching his boys play sports of brother, uncle, husband, dad. grandpa, confidant, counselor, and friend. their and his special gifts. Visitation will be held at the Koops the majority of respondents who travel to every nature and you can be sure if they Funeral Thirty-five percent stated they would be Ionia, Barry and Montcalm counties seem were playing, he was there watching. Thursday. June 27. 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 "very likely" to visit Ionia. Barry or Mont­ to be day-trippers or visitors who stay with As a grandpa, he loved being involved in calm county in the next 12 months, while family and friends, and this is a somewhat his grandkid’s lives and activities as well. p.m. The funeral service will be held at the 31 % stated "somewhat likely," 16% said soft market segment of the tourism industry Jeff loved to cook and was often seen in the Sunfield United Brethren Church at 1:00 "somewhat unlikely." and 19% said “very in terms of economic impact on the local kitchen cither being the “chef’ or perform­ p.m. Friday. June 28. 2002. Burial will be unlikely." economy. However, this may be a bit mis­ ing “quality control tasting.'* in Woodland Memorial Park. Chapel in Lake Odessa on Of the items respondents said would leading, as the households sampled for this make them interested in visiting these study were all drawn from within easy driv­ Defense for 17 years at the Grand Ledge the Steward family for a cause that will be counties, the most common responses were ing distance.” Armory as a helicopter mechanic, where he determined at a later time. e n t e r t a i n m c n t / fa i r s Jeff worked for the Department Memorial contributions may be given to of Arrangements are by Koops Funeral was also a member of the National Guard and Chapel. Lake Odessa. for the past 30 years. The Guard wasn’t just I j Robin Frame HASTINGS - Robin Frame, age 49, of Hastings, died Tuesday, June 25. 2002 as the result of an automobile accident. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. STATE OF WOMAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decadant'a Estate Fite No. 02-23449-OE Estate of Shane Trterwteter. Date of birth: 10/06/1976. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS; The decedent. Shane Trtetweier. who lived at 154 Amasa Street. Woodland. Mctegan dted 11/2W2001. Creditors o( the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate writ be forever barred unless presented to Kathryn A. Tnerweiter. named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hasfings and the named/proposed personal representative wtthin 4 months after the date of pubbeation of th* notice. Juno 12. 2002 Kenneth V. Klaus (P42509) Garan Lucow Writer. PC.. 503 S Creyts Road. Suite A Lansing. Ml 48917 517-327-0300 Kathryn A. Tnerweiter 154 Amasa Street Woodtend. Ml 48897 616-367-4240 (7/4) NoUm d Mortgage Foroctoaure Solo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW W YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY OUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaull has boon made in the condrtions o( a mortgage made by Howard W Goodwin. Jr. and Katharine L Goodwin (origi­ nal mortgagors) to First Federal d Michigan. toe Michigan Operating Name of Charier Ono Bank. F S B , Mortgagee. dated March 26. 19W, and recorded on March 31. 1999 In Document No. 1027304 in Bony County Records. Mktoigan. on which mortgage Iberers claimed to be Are al the dale hereoi the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN­ TY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 96/100 dollars (S170.379.96). todud- UP : J?I 2002 FORDEHPLORER ing interest at 7.150% per arvon Under the power d solo conjoined in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby green that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale d too mort­ gaged premises, or some part d them, at pdikc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on Jdy 11. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. and are 2002 FORD DJINDSTAR °3.000gg: .^,500^ ’1.6008® 8i.6ooaej“ w M.50D A parcel d land in toe Northwest IMdSectton 26 Town 1 North. Range 10 West as described. Bednrang at a point d toe North and South IM kne d sard Section 26. daant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 1562 46 feel tram the Norto IM poet d said Section 26; toenM con­ tinuing South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 MConM East along said North and South t/4 Hne. 330.00 leet 'toonM South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West at right angles to said North and South 1/4 Una. 660.00 teat; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 second West 330 00 feet thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 660 00 tael to toe place d beginning. Barry OR R 2002 FORD WITH O* RPR I I UNEXPECTED | 4S*’ CASH BACK THIS BIG COULD MENN NO DOWN PAUMENT. NEIGHBORHOOD' Z^rjDEA'L'ER] County Records The redemption period shall be 12 monto(s) tram toe date d such sale Dated: May 30. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200219085 Wdves (6/27) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 - Page 13 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN July 4th Holiday Deadlines for I The.Sunond News I NOTICE QF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF Iff CHARTER TOWNSHP OF RUTLAND KALAMAZOO COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED ews Short Foreclosure Notice (An Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell E. Dtmond and Shirtey A. Dwnond. 4440 South Shore Dr.. Defoe, Ml 49046 Equrty Funding, Inc.. 7071 Orchard Lake Rd . #300, West Bloomfield Ml 46322. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2000 and recorded on February 22. 2000 Document •1041354 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be du» at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred Fourteen and 07/100 dollars ($453,114.07). including interest at 16 % per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Main Entrance to the county build­ ing in the City of Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m on July 25. 2002 Said premises are situated in Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: EXHIBIT A PARCEL 1; A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST FRACTION­ AL 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE SOUTH SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON SAID 1/4 LINE 148 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE 40 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AS A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AT THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE 50 FEET SOUTHWEST­ ERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE. THENCE 50 FEET IN A NORTHEASTERLY COURSE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. PARCEL II; A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1/4 LINE 148 FEET. THENCE SOUTH­ WEST 40 FEET TO A STAKE. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 100 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE OLD C.K.4S. RAILROAD BED 68 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE 1/4 LINE ANO THEN CONTINUING ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE WATERS EDGE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WATERS EDGE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. BEING IN HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL HI: ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST FRACTIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY ONE. TOWN TWO NORTH. RANGE NINE WEST LYING NORTH OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH SAID LAND IN A NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGI­ NAW RAILROAD RUNNING IN A NORTHEAST­ ERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE THROUGH SAID LAND. ALSO COMMENCING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER UNE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LONG LAKE THENCE SOUTH ON THE ONE QUARTER LINE TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMA­ ZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD. THENCE RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY TO TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND RVE TENTHS FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY TO LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG LONG LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING ALL LOTS. TRACTS OR PARCELS HERETOFORE CONVEYED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES. ALSO SPECIFICALLY EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT GN THE APPROXIMATE CENTER­ LINE OF THE OLD CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH SIXTY EIGHT DEGREES FORTY MIN­ UTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED SIXTH THREE FEET AND SOUTH RFTY FIVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND SIXTH FIVE ONE HUN­ DREDTHS FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RAILROAD AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTH THREE MINUTES EAST ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN AND NINETY ONE-HUN­ DREDTHS FEET. THENCE SOUTH FIFTY FOUR DEGREES THIRTY FIVE MINUTES WEST THREE HUNDRED FORTY TWO FEET. THENCE NORTH ONE DEGREE FIFTY ONE MINUTES WEST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND FIVE TENTHS FEET TO THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTH FIFTY AVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES EAST TWO HUN­ DRED SEVENTY SIX FEET. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTY THREE MIN­ UTES EAST FIFTEEN FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL IV: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ gan and described as follows, to-wit BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH LIES SOUTH 68 DEG 40' WEST. 282 48 FEET ANO NORTH 21 DEG 45 WEST 4.37 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1*4 LINE OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND THE CENTER LINE OF OLD C K.4S. R R RIGHT OF WAY. THENCE SOUTH 69 DEG 45 WEST 94 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEG 45 WEST 73.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 52 DEG 19 30- EAST 9852 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 21 DEG. 45 EAST 103.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) tram the date □< such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod Shan bo 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated; June 3. 2002 Equity Funding. Inc. 7071 Orchard Lake Rd.. 4300 West Bloomfield. Ml 48322 Harold W. Goodstain (P24300) 30445 Northwestern Hwy . 4140 Farmington HMs. Ml 48334 (7/11) Display Advertising Deadlines - PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the foMowmg ts a summary of the Ordnance, which was adopted by the Township Board of foe (haler Townshn of RuUaid at a req uiar meeting, held on June 12. 2002 for The Reminder. The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be Thursday, June 27 at Noon. THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND 8ARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Ordinance No. 2002-93 Adopted June 12. 2002 - Classified Deadlines - THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday June 28 at Noon. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN .ORGANS: SECTION 1. The Ordnance shall be known and cited as the Townshp SubdrvtsnrVS* Condommwm Ordmoce Section 1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Ordnance s to regulate and control the subdivision of land nto parts pursuant to 1967 PA 288.1996 PA 591. and 1997 PA 87 Mid to regu late the development of land withm the Township under the provisions of the Condominium Act, PA 59 at 1978 Section 12 Sats for the Definitions tor the Ordinance. Section 13 Prapretaninary CondomMwi Ptat Plan Development Nofomg n this Ordnance shaB proMil a developer from submittmg a preprefemnay cai- domntom or plat plan tor general input by the Planning Commission pnor to the submission of the prelmnary plan Section 1A Preliminary Condominium Ran -Ptat Plan Development Every person shal submit to the Township Planing Comrmssoi not less than 4 or mae than 10 legible copws of said proposed preliminary plan Said copies must contain, as a minimum. the following information and fees A Proposed name of the project B Full legal description C Names and addresses of the applicant, owners and professional designers D The names and addresses of the proprietors and their ownership interest E. Scale of the ptat (maximum scale shall be 100 feet to an inch). F Property toes of adjacent tracts of subdivided and unsubdmded land G Show refief m 4-toot contour mtervals H. Indicate road layout and the type of street construction and drainage structures I. Indicate lot layout, showing size and shape of proposed lots J Indicate whether proposed site will be served by sanitary sewer and/or water. K. Location of existing sewers, water mams, storm drains. L The location of significant natural features such as natural water courses, trees, etc. M Indicate the general location and size of any flood N. Indicate in general the methods proposed for storm water disposal O When toe proprietor uwns adjommg land, he shall submit a tentative ptan showmg the feasfoMy al tie development of such adjommg land P Letter from the Barry County Road Commission and the State Highway Department as wet as a copy of tie sod erosion and sedanentabon permit issued by the Barry County Planning Commission 0 Indcate the location of proposed street bghts R Feeto be set by a Resolution of the Township Board SECTION 2: Township Planning Commission. Preliminary Condominium Ptaw-PM Plaw-Wtiai Review and Recommendation (Step One approval) t.< county Commission Section 11 Upon recast of copies of sato proposed preMnary condomnum plan a plat ptan for tentative approval, tie TownahoRmnmg Comrasmai shtel g80** «■* Proposed pretowary plan wdh such assistance and review by an Engmeer and Towntfxp Attorney as the Townsf^ Board shall requre The Township Planning Commssm shall determme whether said proposed prebrnmary condomnum subdmsion plan a plat plan compbes with al Towratap Oromances Mid Slate Statutes as well as makes adequate provision fa the following A Streets 1. Provide fa a continuation of existing streets from adjommg areas into tie new condomnum project a plat 2. Streets m tie proposed condominium project or plat shal be extended to tie tnmdary toe of tie tad to make provision tor foe future projection at streets • Register before July 8thl • Get an Absentee Ballot from the City Clerkl • Vote August 61 Re-Elect Your District #1 Hastings representative to the , . County Commission Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court Street. HASTINGS. MI 49058: 948-9549 wilktomGiscrv.net RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday. July 17, 2002, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be con­ sidered include, in brief. the following 1. Consideration ol an amendment to Article VI and VII of the Zoning Ordinance. This allows storage for a fee in an agri­ cultural building, including a historic bam, and may be per­ mitted as a special use in the Agricultural and Rural Estate Districts with consideration of the following conditions and standards: a. Agricultural building(s) to be used for storage shall be constructed of wood, reflect historic architecture, and be at least twenty five (25) years old at the date of applica­ tion. b. Storage shall be limited to boats, cars, recreational vet­ oes and items cJ similar nature. c. A registered building inspector shall inspect the bam and said inspector shall provide a written report to the Planning Commission regarding the structural integrity of the bam d A dwelling unit shall exist on the same parcel as the agri­ cultural building. e The storage business shall not discharge any odor or noise that may be considered a nuisance from any adja­ cent parcel f. The storage business shall not change the character of the existing dwelling unit or the agricultural building. 2 Consideration of regulations on Lake or Stream Access and Keyhole Development 3 Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance is available and may be examined by the genera1 public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charier Township Board accord­ ingly. either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take pari in the discussion on the above proposed amendments ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 into the adjommg areas 3 Dred accaa to a County primary road a maja thoroughfare shal be prohtNled tor al buddmg sites w lots NOutting such roads or thoroughfares 4 Private streets may be permitted and approved pursuant to the private read provisions contained in Section 1042017 of the Rutland Townshp Zonmg Ordinance. B Ufc 1. Privately held reserve strips contrortmg access to streets shal be prohibited 2. Existing natural features should be preserved insofar as possfote 3. Lands subject to ftoodmg should nd be developed fa residential, commercial a industrial purposes If tie Townsho Plannmg Comrmsscn determines that the proposed pretimmary condominium subdmsion ptan complies with al appfacat* ordnances and statutes, ptat plan a prebmmary plan, the Plannmg Comntesmn shal recommend approval to the Township Board Section 1 Township Board Review. Preliminary Condominium Ran - Preliminary Rat Ran (Step Two approval). Sectton 11 Ever; oerson. firm a corporation which toai hereafter submt copies of a proposed prehmmary plat plan a pretenmary condommum plan to the Tow**) Board for final approval shal submt the relevant data and lees A Evidence that al requirement imposed by the Planning Commission have been incorporated into tie proposed plan. Section 11 Upon receipt he Tovmship Board shal examine the same with such assistance by an Engineer and Township Attorney Upon completing its review. tie Township Board shal determme whetier said plat plan a condominium plan complies with the requrements imposed by the Plannmg Commisson and has obtamed the required statutory approval of other governmental agencies: A Al roads both public and private shal be completed m accordance with plans approved by the Planning Commission B. M surface waters shal be adequately drained within each plat by a separate system of drainage structures or Brough the connection of such separate sys­ tem to an adequate adjommg system. C Connection to sanitary sewers and/or water mams may be requred by the Tdwnshqi Board when the Towmstxp Board deterrnmes. m ts discretion, that said sewers and/or water mams are reasonably available to the proposed subdivision. D In the dacretion of the Townsho Board, all distribution Imes of telephone, etednc.tetevwon and other srMw services dBtrtouted by wre a cat* to be placed underground E Storm water disposal methods proposed tor the subdmaton must be adequate to msure each building ste and roadway w« not be flooded. . F. No lot a budding site. out -lot a land withm the subdivision may be isolated from a pubfic highway, na may any adjoining land of toe proprietor a others be isolated from a public thoroughfare thereby creating land-locked parcels G. Mcate the location of proponed street fights I a Township-wide rreet ighl special asMsament dstiid is in place at B« lima of Stop Two approval H. Sidewaks may be required by the township Board when the Township Board determines, in its opinion, that sidewaks are necessary fa pedestrian safety, pubbc hearth and wetfan I. The proprietor shal make arrangements for and assume the costs of the assignment of a street number for each lot proposed to be nduded withm the sub­ divided area R the Township Board determines that the preliminary plat plan a pretenmary condominium plan has obtained tie requred statutory approval of other govern­ mental agencies and comples with the requirements set forth above m this Ordinance, the Township Board shal grant final approval of the preliminary condo­ minium development plan which shall confer upon the proprietor for a penod of 2 years from date of approval B«e condfltonal right that the general terms and con­ ditions under which said approval was granted wifl not be changed. Said 2-year period may be extended in the discretion of the Township Board upon apphcation by the proprietor aocDon e. miunMHion or rinai riai rian or rinai uonoonnoKim nan ror rma Approval (sup inree approval). Section 4.1 Every person, firm a corporation which shal hereafter submit a proposed final ptat a condominium development plan to the Township Board tor final approval shall also submit the folowtng relevant data and fees: A An abstract of title a title msurance policy showing merchantable title in the proprietor of the subdivision B Evidence that all requirements imposed by the Township Planning Commission and Township Board at the time at the preliminary approval have been incor­ porated into the proposed plan. C. Fee to be set by a resolubon of the Township Board. D Letter from the Barry County Hearth Department confirming that construction of septic tank, dry wel or tile field area has been completed as shown on the pretenxiary plat. Section 42 Review by Township - Final Approval. The Township Board shal review the proposed Anal Plat a condominium Development Plan and deter­ mine that: A All monuments required to be placed have either been placed a a cash a equivalent deposit B AH road, streets, bridges and culverts have been completed and installed a a cash a equivalent deposit C. if toe plat a condominium project has any waterways a lagoons, etc., that al such waterways, etc., shal be instaled or a cash a equivalent deposit D If any flood plain then they shall be restricted as provided by the Land Division or Condominium Acts. E. Al utilities senhcmg the plat have been installed and water and sanitary sewer mams have been stubbed to toe lot line a buteteig site tine or a cash or equiv­ alent deposit. E Al underground utility mstalabons. mdudmg lines tor street lighting systems, wtuch traverse privately owned property shal be protected by easements grant­ ed by the proprietor and approved by the put*: utility G Al public improvements, such as street tights, fire hydrants, sidewalks. parks, etc.. have been completed and mstaHed and reviewed and approved by an eng»neer a a cash a equivalent deposit H The proposed final plat a condannum project complied with all applicable state statutes and Township Ordinances and has received the requisite statutory approval of other governmental agencies L That the Ptat a Master Deed is executed by an requred owners and recorded with the County Register of Deeds and fifed with the Township before issuance Ol any bmldtng permits. Section 4.3. In the event the Developer shall, tn any case, fail to complete such work within such period of time as required by the conditions of the guarantee tor the completion of public improvements, it shal be the responstoility of the Township Board to proceed to have such work completed Section 5. Amendment All amendments to the plat a condominium project shall be submitted tor review and approval under Sections 2 and 3. above Section 6. Variance procedure. Section 8.1 Where there are practical difficulties a unnecessary hardships in carrying out the strict letter of this Ordinance, the Township Board shall have power in passmg upon proposed condommum a plat projects to modify any of the terns and provisions of this Ordinance so that the sorrt of the Ordinance shall be observed and public health safety and wertare secured Section 7. Enforcement violations and penalties. Section 7.1 Any persons, firm a (.operation a other entity who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects a refuses to comply wtih any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be responsible tor a mumopaf civil infraction and shall pay a fine according to the Ordinance. Section 8. Amendment procedures. Section 11 The Township Board may from time to time amend supplement a repeal the regulations and provisions of this Onfinance in the manner prescribed by law fa the amendment of Ordmances Section 9. Validity. Section 9.1 Should any section, clause a provision of this Ordinance be declared by the Court to be mvalid. the same shall not afreet the vahdrty of the Ordnance as a whole a any part thereof other than the part so declared to be invalid . Section 9.2. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after pubbeabon. AH Ordinances a part of Ordmances in conflict herewith are hereby repeated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordnance has been pasted n the foOowmg places withn the Township tor put*c mspection. I Northview Grocery. 2169 W M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Mt 49058 2 Barry County Road Commsscn. 1725 W M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 3 Kellogg Community Cokege. 1950 W M-179 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058 4 Green Street Vetermary Ciinc. 1420 W Green St. Hastings Mt 49058 S Grand Rental Station. 575 Tanner Lake Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 6 Office of the Township Clerk. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Mt 49058 This notice ts posted n compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72*2X3) *xl the Americans With Dtsabteties Act (ADA) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Robin McKenna. Clerti 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT: ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Rick L Bolton, a sin­ gle man. and Melissa L. Harvath, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION, dated August 29. 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on August 31. 2000. in Document No 1048902. on which Mortgage there is claimed to le due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $99259 62 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice ts hereby given that on August 1.2002. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10 50 percent per annum, legal costs, attor­ neys fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are descnbed in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Parcel-C" Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Tcwn 2 North. Range b West, descnbed as. Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 7; thence South 88 degrees 34'1 S' West 497 86 feet along the North line of said Section 7 to the Point of Beginning; thence South 88 degrees 34'16' West 248.83 feet; thence South 2 degrees 38'38" East 262 69 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 7; thence North 88 degrees 3416 East 248 83 feet; thence North 2 degrees 38'38' West 262.60 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to highway nght-of-way for Bryan Road over the North 33.00 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (7/25) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT-FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING FILE NO. 02006248 TO ROBERT LAMOREAUX AND AMBER BLAYLOCK WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 5010 S. M-37 HWY.. HASTINGS. Ml WHOSE ADDRESS IS UNKNOWN AND WHOSE INTEREST IN THE MATTER MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING: IN THE MATTER OF ANIKA RAYE LAMORE­ AUX A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PETITION has been filed in the above matter A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on JULY 15. 2002 at 8:30 a m. in BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT - FAMILY DM90N. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that ROBERT LAMOREAUX AND AMBER BLAYLOCK person­ ally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This heanng may result in TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS. 06/21/2002 Richard H. Shaw. Judge (20304) (6/27) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOAHO MEETING JUNE 12. 2002 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Bellmore. Lyons, Flint. McKenna. Greenfield and Vilmont. Trustee Rogers absent and excused Also, twenty-seven (27) guests. Minutes of the regular board meeting held on May 8. 2002. approved Library and Police reports received BIRCH Fire Agreement approved for five years Resolution *2002-05 for change in 2002 mad projects approved Amendment to Section 104.2026 - Sign Ordinance - returned to Planning Commission tor more definition. Ordinance *2002-94, Rezoning for Family Tree Medical Center on Green St. approved by roll call vote. All ayes. Vouchers and Payroll approved tor payment. Treasurer’s Report received and filed. Zoning Administrator's Report received. Junk Ordinance discussed. Motion to drop all discussion on any new junk ordinance. Tie vote Motion failed. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by Roger Vilmont, Supervisor (6/27) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by ar, assignment dated May 22. 1998 which was recorded on October 25.1999, m Liber Document No. 1037001 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE AND 22/100 dollars ($116212.22). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sard mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on August 1.2002 Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 117 83 feet along ihe West line of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634 95 feet along the centerline of Bowen Milts Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Place ol Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 300.0 feet, thence South 00 degrees 23 mrnutes 17 seconds East 190.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 300.0 feet along said centerline to the place of beginning Subject to highway right of way tor Bowen Mills Road. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. June 20. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *990706015 Raptors (7/18) Nashville police arc investigating a report Barnes said investigators were surprised by a 7-year-old girl that she was playing in by the detailed descriptions provided by the her East Street driveway when she was ap­ girl. proached and grabbed by an unknown white male just before 7 p.m. Friday. The child said she was taken to a nearby can with it,” he said. “We’ll continue to in­ vestigate until its hopeless. If anybody the driver side door of the vehicle, and a knows anything, please give us a call. We white female was observed within, hands are investigating this as fully as we can." bound with rope and mouth taped with duct Anyone with more information may call tape. The child began screaming and was able Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031 or Sgt. Jeff Miller at the Nashville Police Depart­ to get away from the suspect. She fled to ment at 1-517-852-9866. her residence, while the suspect allegedly fled in the vehicle. The suspect was described as a white male, taller than average, brown, shorter “Keep extra watch of your children and any suspicious vehicle and subjects," Bar­ nes added. “At this point, we’re just unsure what we have." hair, no facial hair, no glasses, no visible tattoos, no visible jewelry. He was said to be wearing a red bandana, a black sweat­ RECALL, shirt with a gray rattle snake picture on it, continued from page 1 blue jeans and buckle style sandals worn trash and then asks in the same paragraph without socks. that the current ordinance remain under The female victim reportedly bound and zoning and not be under the general ordi­ gagged inside the car was a white female with long (middle of back) length orange nance. Ordinance No. 104397 Section 3.97 re­ hair, wearing a short sleeve blue shirt, blue fers to a section of the township zoning or­ shorts with a flower edge trim. dinance, No. 48. in which trash is defined The vehicle was described as an older as used pieces of iron, scrap metal, vehicle Jeep Cherokee wagon black in color, dirty bodies or parts of machinery or junked or suspected to be late ’80s, early “90s model. discarded machinery, abandoned water­ The Jeep logo on rear seemed oversized craft. used lumber, ashes, garbage...” and appeared to be a chrome color, be­ Another section of the zoning ordinance lieved to have a spare tire carrier mounted simply states that “it shall be unlawful for on the rear, rims appeared to be either any person, firm or corporation to accumu­ brown in color or very rusty. “We’re not sure what we have,” said Nashville Police Chief Garry Barnes Mon­ late, place, store... trash, litter or junk on the premises of the township except in a lawful sanitary landfill.” day. “We’re not sure if she just got spooked “I don’t believe 50 or 75 citizens repre­ or if somebody actually tried to grab her. sent 3,000,” said Vilmont Wednesday Until we find out otherwise, we are treating about the possibility of a recall effort. “If it as an actual attempted kidnapping.” the majority of the township doesn’t want The information was broadcast to authori­ ties statewide. it, we’ll drop it. I’m getting calls from peo­ ple who want the ordinance enforced. This There were no other witnesses, said Bar­ isn’t aimed at anybody in particular. If we nes, and no similar incidences have been were to enforce it as it is, every resident reported elsewhere. would get ticketed." Barnes said his department has been un­ Vilmont noted again that a junk ordi­ able to locate any missing person reports as nance is still in the talking stages and no of press time Wednesday. The Battle Creek Police Department has proposed ordinance has been composed, though the board members are using ordi­ declined to compose a composite drawing nances from two other townships as mod­ of the suspect because of the young age of els. “You start talking about making people clean up their scrap or wood pile and it City of Hastings Annauitcement of Part-Time Clerical r Position Available MAP CHANGE A-3-2002 j This position serves as the Receptionist and Administrative Assistant for the Hastings Industrial incubator and Economic Development Department. Duties Include preparation and distribution of corre­ spondence. mall distribution, communication and rent collections. Providing assistance to incubator visitors for building orientation and delivery of communications and records of the industrial Incubator to City Hall are required. I “We though her whole story was interest­ ing. We’re continuing to do everything we vehicle and as the suspect allegedly opened the child. Nonce is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic heanng on July 25.2002. al 7.00 p.m n the, Community Room ol the Courts & Law Building located M 220 West Court St., in Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing wU be the consideration ol the toltowing amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: Request to rezone property in Section 5 ol Hastings Township (see below). Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S. Merchant (ongmal mort­ gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 13. 1998, and recorded on April 21. 1998 in Liber Document No. 1010692 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said Nashville police probe report of abduction try brings them all out of the wood work,” said Todd Porritt who is working with the com­ mittee to form possible recall petition lan­ guage. “Blight nearly took down the (for­ mer supervisor Bob) Edwards administra­ tion." Porritt lost a court battle with the town­ ship last year in his quest to hold the West Michigan Music Festival when Judge James Fisher ruled that the event, expected to draw 1,000 people, is not an accessory use of residential property. Porritt’s case led to the township’s pass­ ing of an outdoor assembly ordinance re­ The position requires a knowledge of Microsoft software and accurate keyboarding skills at a minimum of 40 words per minute. Knowledge of project based filing systems is desirable. quiring a permit to be obtained if the gath­ ering is expected to draw more than 250 but less than 2,500 people. Anderson also told citizens Tuesday that This Is an hourly position with a pay range of $8.00 to $9.50 per hour for a twenty hour work week. while the petitions are circulating to dis­ courage the junk ordinance, his group, which consists of secretary Melissa Hasty An application and complete job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall 201 East state Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. and treasurer Rod Ritsema, will be looking into other issues they say arc grounds for removal of Vilmont. Submit application and/or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East state Street, Hastings, Mi 49058. Applications will be accepted through July 15,2002. “Evidently, he purchased these comput­ ers for the township withhis personal credit card and even though he got reimbursed, he got frequent flyer miles," said Anderson. The City of Hastings Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. “He’s receiving a kickback on taxpayer’s money,” added Porritt, who called the act “a crime” and said that “the Attorney Gen­ eral has been contacted." Porritt said Vilmont was “caught" by the From AR (AgriculturalFiural Residential) to C-1 (Light Commercial). All of the above mentioned property ts located in Barry County. Michigan Property Description. Legal Description: Address: 1852 Highway M-43 Hastings. Michigan 49058 Land situated in the Township ol Hastings. County ol Barry. State ol Michigan. descnbed as fol­ lows: Beginning at a point on the West line ol Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Townstwp. Barry County. HAchigan. distant South 00 degrees 24'18* West 848 84 feet from the Northwest corner of said section 5: thence South 00 degrees 24'18' West 33.P8 feet along said West Section Line; thence South 89 degrees 26'50' East 280.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24'18" West 146 22 feet; thence North 88 degrees 41'19" East 363 96 feet, thence North 89 degrees 22'56" 71.41 feet; thence North 26 degrees 06'00' West 165.91 feet' thence South 85 degrees 49'37' West 22.56 feet' thence North 32 degrees 16'58* West 52.33 leer thence North 15 degrees 16'31' West 43 82 feet to the centerline of Coats Grove Road; thence Northwesterly 95 43 feet along said centerline and the arc of a curve to the right, a radius which is 1151.46 feet and the chord of which bears North 77 degrees 54'12* West 95 40 feet’ thence North 75 degrees 31'40" West 29-t 27 feet along said centerline, thence South 52 degrees 33'51* West 252 86 feet along the dear voon line tor Highway M-43 to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a 30-toot wide non-exdusive mutual private easement tor ingress and egress descnbed as follows Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 5. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan; distant South 00 degrees 24'18* West 867 72 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 5; thence South 89 degrees 26'50* East 280.00 feer thence South 00 degrees 24'18* West 30 00 feet' thence North 89 degrees. 26'50* West 280 leet; thence North 00 degrees 24'18* East 300 feet along said West line to the point ol beginning Permanent Parcel Number Tax Parcel Number: 08-06-005-056-00 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or m writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820. The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W State St. in Hastings. Mich., between the hours of 8 am to 5 p m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Friday Please call the BarryCounty Plannmg Office at (616) 945-1290 tor further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caH the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith, Clerk Barry County township auditors, which Vilmont denied CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hear­ ing In the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. July 8. 2002 at 7:30 p.m. on the request of the lyden seal Company for an industrial Department exemption certificate on prop­ erty desertbed as: Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of Section 18. Town 3 North. Range 8 west. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan thence S 00 deg. 00'58' west. 1413.34 feet long along the North and South 1/4 line to the North line of the former New York central Railroad right-of-way (Apple Street): thence S 88 deg. 56'50" west. 94.13 feet along said North line: thence N 00 deg. 22'45' west. 401.04 feet: thence S 89 deg. 44'28' west. 584.11 feet to the East right­ of-way line of industrial Park Drive; thence N 00 deg. 28'02' west, 942.68 feet along said East right-of-way line, thence N 88 deg. 58'46' East. 42.00 feet along said right-of-way line: thence N 00 deg. 28'33' west. 72.10 feet along said rlght-of way line to the North line of said Section 18; thence N 89 deg. 53'45' East 646 60 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. Containing 16.752 acres of land more or less. Subject to any easements or restrictions of record. This notice Is given pursuant to the provision of Act 198 PA. of 1974 as amended. on Wednesday, though he admitted to mak­ ing the transaction and receiving the fre­ quent flyer miles, which he said is legal. Vilmont said he used his credit card in December of 2001 to purchase two com­ puters, software and printers at a cost of be­ tween $4,000 and $5,000. The purchase was made by Vilmont via the Dell com­ puter government purchasing website and that the items were needed before the end of the year. A payment plan was not accepted be­ cause the township had not used the site be­ fore and therefore had no credit history, he said. “When 1 received the bill, the township simply paid the bill,” he said, “as is the case with other things we’ve ordered. You can’t buy anti-virus updates without using a credit card. “Yes, I do get frequent flyer nrles on my credit card, but the value is so small, it’s not an issue,” he said. “I pay $70 a year to have that card. I don’t think that's an un­ usual practice. If someone wants to loan me their credit card to charge one, it wouldn’t be a problem." Vilmont said the township’s auditors Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil C. Manshum City Clerk “said nothing about it” and “I don’t feel I did anything wrong. It wasn’t done for per­ sonal gain at all.” He added that until he was contacted by the Banner on Wednesday, he did not know there was public concern. Anderson said the petitions will likely be presented to the Township Board al its regular July 10 meeting, the night after the next citizens' meeting is set to take place al Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings al 7 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 27. 2002 - Page 15 Hastings High School announces honor roll (Fourth marking period ending June 6) thew Hoffman. "Jonathan Hollister, Hilary Hutchins, Jill Jolley, Collin Kaiser, Jeremy Seniors Lockwood, Stephanie McNally, "Laurann High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Amy Abbott, Menke, Angela Norris. Jami Shilling, John "Samantha AUerding, Angclia Aspinall, •Robert Baker. • Angela Baker. Darrell Barnum. "Amanda Bcchler, Carrie Bolthouse, Rebecca Brisboe, Stephanie Oliver. Brian Olmstead, Kristie Pratt, Jen­ nifer Quada. Ashlec Rizor, Slecvi. Nicholas Thompson Samantha and Alice Trout. Buck, "Brandon Burke, Sarah Burton, Honors (3.10-3.49) — Matthew Aspi- Stephanie Courtright, "Brad Currier. "Kris­ nall, Andrew Bolthousc, Johnathan Britten, tie Daniels, Ashley Delinc, "Nicole Doo­ Caleb Case. Carmen Devoigncs, Brian zan, "Roberta Earl, Angela Eggers, "Jodi Doozan. Danielle Drumm. Lyndsay Dunn, Elms. Chelsea Evans, "Kelli Flohr, "Carl Ryan Ferguson, Whitney Garrison, Ashley Furrow, Noemi Garza. "Sarah Haines, Mat­ Gibson, thew Hayes, "Kyle Hess, Kara Hill. "Jack Heather Heinrich, Daniel Hodges, Katie Holden, Michael Hubbard, "Melissa Haire, Aaron Hasman, Randy Hotchkiss. Joseph Matthews. Ashley Hutchings, "Justin Hutchins, Janna Jack­ Miller. Stephanie Mills, Nicholas O'Hcran, son, "Ashley Keller, Joseph Keller, Jona­ Lucas Olmstead. Justin Pratt, Amanda than Kendall, Heather Krebs, Molly Kruko, Rose, Eric Schiedel, Vincent S‘?.vale, Anna "Anthony LaJoye, Victoria Mahmat, Emily Trumble and Matthew Waller. Martin, Lynn McCallum, Leslie McKay, Andrew Miller, Kcli Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Ashley Misak, Elizabeth Belson, Joshua Bernheisel, Nicole Ed­ Nida. Michael Nitz, "David Ockcrman, wards, Nicholas Giclarowski, Erica Hubka, Lindsay Ovcrmire, "Mark Peake, Guy Ped­ Bradley Kidder, Virginia Lane, Matthew ersen, Cory Pcttengill, Alexis Powell. "Na­ Lipstraw, than Pufpaff, Mitchell, Ryan Prater. Heather Rising, "Heidi Schroll. Jennifer Schwartz, Shayna Selleck, William Sempf, Megan Britteny McGandy, Beau Steinke and Leah Wood. "Amanda Smith, Emily Smith, Jessica Storm, "Kristen Slraube, Jesse Sweeney, Freshmen Josef Swinkunas, ’Tyler Tossava, Mary High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Elizabeth Traistcr, Nacmi Wada. Sara Wank, "Lucas Acker. Timothy Aspinall, Mariah Bachert, Warren, Brenda Westfall, Andrew Whiting, Jaquclyn Kevin Williams. David Wilson and "Eiin- Theresa Constantine, Allison Cooney, Rob­ Woodlcy., ert D Agostino, Kathleen Davis, "Catherine Honors (3.10-3.49) — Craig Bolthousc, Beduhn, Stephanie Buskirk, Fish, Jaimeson Fisher, Jared Ford, "Sarah Erin Bradley, Drew Coleman, Jennifer Cot­ Frantz. "Timothy Frey, Eric Frith, Ashley trell, Jacob Friddle, Shawnithen Frisbie, Gielarowski, Bethany Gieseler, Andrew Zachary Fulmer, Kristie Gibson, Tonya Griggs, Kelsey Howell, Jason Hudson, Hammett, Robert Ireland. Eric Kirchmeicr, Kate Martisius, Christopher Remlcy, Mi­ chael Rench, Jessica Roush, Jeremy Shil­ ling, Samantha Smith. Nicholas Taylor, Zsofia Toporczy, Dianna Vanbovcn, Eric •Amanda Hurless, Katrina Jacobs, Curtis Krallman, "Alexander Lason, Anna Law­ rence, Amber Lepard, Stephanie London, Amber Main. Alisa Menke, Andrew Me- pham, Adam Nini. Amber Peck, Christy Vandervecn, Anna Walker and Amanda Pohja. "Shannon Poll. "Kristin Pufpaff, Zalewski. Evelyn Rappaport. Katie Ray, Taylor Ray­ Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Adam mond, "Evelyn Roscoe, Brandon Schwartz, Carroll, Michael Case, Danielle Dewey, Amanda Sekrecki, Bridgette Stahlhood, Laura Dickinson, Wiliam Fields, Takeshi Luke Tossava, Graham Tuinstra, Stacy Fujimoto, Kristi Guide!, James Medeiros, Tyrrell, Megan Ulrich, "Courtney Wakley, Rachel Newton, Carmen Noviskey, Jason "Brent Wallace. Paul Wanland, Joshua O’Hcran. Ashlee Pare’, Douglas Poll, An­ Wescott, Steven Wilson and Duane Windes drew Price, Joseph Shaeffer and Amber II. Smith. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Zachary Allen, Jeffrey Allen, Kyle Arnie, Erin Bare, Wyatt Juniors Benton, Tia Blood, Jaymcc Campbell, High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Molly Aider- Jesse Cappon, Nicole Cichanski, Andrew son, Megan Avery, Jeffrey Baker, Molly Conklin. Kurtus Daniels, Megan Davis, Bcnningfield, Lucas Brehm, Jenna Bryans, Cody Depew, Kevin Dickinson, Ashley Casey O.dy, "Brent Chappclow, Eliza Downing. Aaron Fortier, Chad Girrbach. Cheeseman, Amanda Clinton, Brittaney Dobbi'.is, Emily Dreyer, Krystlc Dunn. Tyler Heath. John Henning, Angela Hiltfert. Chenc Hoaghff. Danielle Hodges. Dan Amy Easey, Jeffery Eddy, Joel Gibbons, Hoffman, Ashley Ingle, Jena Johnson, Katie Hesterly, Emily Hoke, Tiffany How­ Christopher Katjc, Brent Kelley, Andrew ell, Teha Huss, Amber Karrar, Micheal Kelly. Jordan Kimble, John Kinney, Jac- Kieffer, "Derek Krallman, Samuel Krouse, quelin Krouse. Kathryn Lawrence, Ashley •Ryon Lear, Jennifer Peake. Justin Prater, Lowe, Kyle Lustey. Deric Lustey, Joshua "Jessica Rangucttc. Christopher Rounds, Maurer. Neil Moore, Kristen Munro, Mi­ Kathryn Safie, Jennifer Shaw, Brooke Shel­ chael Ncwsted, Natoshia Olin, Roy Prit­ Jeramey chard, Danniellc Prough, Courtnic Robin­ Shoebridge, "Teresa Smith, Keith Stoudt, son, Kathlyn Rounds. Luke Selby, Jennifer Alicia Totten, Kristina Welton, Matthew Shoebridge, Katie Slocum, Jennifer Stout, don, "Kerianne Sherwood, Windes, Robert Woodworth and Andrew Paula Worth. Vreugde, Sarah Walker, Kristin Williams Honors (3.10-3.49) — Laurence Adrian - Halic Taylor, Terrel, Caitlin and Melissa Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Derek son, Tamera Alexander, Christoper Arm­ June Baldwin, Courtney Barnard, Brian Cottrell, Bishop, Dustin Bowman, Katherine Boyer, Christopher Edwards, Holly Fenstemaker, Amanda Burton, Justin Carley. Mindy Amanda Keeler, Richard Krebs, Elizabeth Colvin, Donald Converse, Amanda Dcma- Kruko, Alyssa Menncll, Thomas Miller, ray, Laura Dipert, Brett Donley. Anthony Stacey Murphy, Hailey Norton, Savannah Eisner, Erin Fish, Elizabeth Gerber. Gerald Ramsey, Charity Schantz and Heidi Wear. strong, Brian Baird, Jared Bell, Givens, Matthew Gibbons, Emily Heath, Alternative Education Joey Hinckley, Wendy Iler, Lindsey Ken­ Honors (3.10-3.49) — Rebecca Davis yon, Sean Lancaster, Craig Laurie, Amanda Lepard. Danielle Long. Brandon Marlette, and John Stralcy. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Jessica Cassandra Meade. Joshua Milleson, Bryan Myers, Erica Newton. Rebekah Nicholson, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BF USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Eric M. Coleman and Jennifer K Coleman, husband and wife to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORA­ TION (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION), dated December 18. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry in the State ol Michigan on January 12. 1998 in Document No. 1006257. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of $104,133.12 and no pro­ ceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. NoJce is hereby given that on July 18. 2002. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of tha Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for heading the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, mere will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, lor the purposG for satisfying the amounts due ana unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 22 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney lees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows to-wit: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. The redempton period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.G. By. DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (7H1) Sanders and Heather Holden. Niki Noteboom, Heather Ogden, Olivia Indicates 4.0 grade point average. Pare', Heather Robinson. Brittani Schoc- mer, Nathan Selby, Colleen Shellenbarger, FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-5459 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE WL/TARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by William H. Leffew and Yolanda Leffew, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to American General Finance. Inc., dated the 20th day of April. A.D., 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 10th day of June, A.D.. 1999,in Document 1030945 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for Principal and interest, the sum of $36,794.04 (Thin, six thou­ sand seven hundred ninety four dollars and four cents) including interest there on ll .99% (eleven point ninety-nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgMa^y.any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 18th day of July. A.D.. 2002. at 100 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County, Michigan. cue premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: .Ml that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the Township of Castletoo. in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and descnbed as follows to wit: Township of Castleton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: LoK*) 20 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plat*. Page 59. Commonly known as: 1067 Brooks Drive. Tax ID: 06-05-130-004-020-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 13. 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG A REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg A Reis Co. L.P.A. 765 W. Big Beaver Rd.. Ste. 310 Troy. Ml 48064 PROPERTY TO BE POSTED: 1067 Brooks Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DU TY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Boze and Sera S Boze (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Dec. 10. 1999. and recorded on Dec 14. 1999 in Document *1039086 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000, which was recorded on August 14. 2000, in Document *1048078. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND THIRTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($61.036 75). including interest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section IB.Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 11 of the Plat of Sunny Shore Subdivision; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to the center of Keller Road; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West in the center of said road 340 feet 9 inches for the Place of Beginning; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet; thence due South 266 feet: thence due East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to the Ptace of Beginning. Also commencing at the Southwest comer of the above described premis­ es; thence due East 85 feet; thence due South to the shore of Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along the shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet, more or less, to a point due South of the Place of Beginning; thence due North to the Race of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, uniess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale. Dated: June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallion 248-593-1304 Trbtt & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132430 Stallions (7/!1) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mad* by Lois Rookus (original mortgagors) to America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on June i. 1999 in Liber Document *1030441 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of New Yo.-k. as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 7. 2002, which was recorded on May 16, 2002. in Liber Document • 1080598. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 28/100 dollars ($100,970.28), including interest at 9.000% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part oi them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 18. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and Commencing al the West 1Z4 comer of Section 19, Town 3 North. Range 10 West Thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 line to the cen­ ter of said Section 19. thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1025.72 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19 to the point of beginning, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 199.42 feet along the Northerly line of the plat of West Peterson Park to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly kne. thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 199.41 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs -B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Soto 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde *200130212 (7/4) Mustangs-B CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hear­ ing In the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan on Monday, July 6. 2002 at 7:30 p.m. on the request of the Tyden Croup inc. for an industrial Department exemption certificate on property described as. Beginning at the North 1/4 comer of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 west. City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan thence S 00 deg. 00’58’ West. 1415.54 feet long along the North and South 1/4 line to the North line of the former New York Central Railroad right-of-way (Apple Street): thence S 88 deg. 56’50’ west. 94.15 feet along said North line: thence N 00 deg. 22’45' west. 401.04 feet: thence S 89 deg. 44’28’ west. 584.11 feet to the East right­ of-way line of industrial Park Drive: thence N 00 deg. 28’02' west. 942.68 feet along said East right-of-way line; thence N 88 deg. 58’46' East. 42.00 feet along said right-of-way line: thence N 00 deg. 28’55' West. 72.10 feet along said right-of way line to the North line of said Section 18; thence N 89 deg. 53’45* East, 646.60 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. Containing 16.752 acres of land more or less. Subject to any easements or restrictions of record. This notice Is given pursuant to the provision of Act 198 PA of 1974 as amended. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-5777. Everil C. Manshum City Clerk ______ Jessica Smith, Carrie Stow, Amber Tho­ mas, Dominic Tormen, Rick Volosky. Samantha Wallace. Bethany Weeks and Holly Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Abbie AUerding, Alicia Bedford, Stephanie Buck, Megan Butler, Trevor Davis, Thomas De­ witt, Brian Donnini, Megan Frazier, Colette | IMMEDIATE OPENING » J Tor PET GROOMING TRAINING » • HASTINGS NEW QUAKER STATE //ZK Learn from a "highly recommended" certified pet groomer from Hastings. • Call for class start date and details. % Cost is'1.200 + tools. Compare from grooming Purucker, Anthony Rambin, Steven Sek- recki, Josiah Timmerman and Robin White. school cost of '5.512.50. Payment plan and references available. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Victoria An­ Call 948-PAWS drews, Heidi Arnett, Kristen Beckwith, PLUS TAX Drew Bowman. "Heather Carroll, Adam Case, Sara Clark, Sarah Clevenger, Margo Cooklin, Erin Dahn. Mark Fcrral). Michael Fox, Stacey Gibson. Erin Hemerling, Mat­ CLERK (from page 3) She is survived by her husband Dale, daughters Sue (Glen) Manin of Indiana. Janet (TJj Johnson of Hastings. Beth (Terry) Weiler of Hastings, four grandchil­ dren, one great-grandson; mother Harriett Gilbert, formerly of Wall Lake who now lives in Florida: sister Eleanor (Arden) Holiday of Florida: brothers Bart (Nina) Gilbert of Florida, and Brad (Jan) Gilbert of Georgia. Respecting her wishes, Boersma was cremated Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Ameri­ can Cancer Society or the American Diabe­ tes Association. IL CHANG Hot Dog & Hog Roast FUNDRAISER at Historic Charlton Park for Now Offering BECCA LUKASIEWICZ Democratic Candidate for State Representative SATURDAY, JUNE 29 NOON-4:30 P.M. Sawn Auctidh—-Doos Joozis COME EARLY—STAY LATE FOR Historic Village. Swimming. Boating Sorry—S3 per car county fee required for entrance to park Paul for tn 77>«- Committee to Elect Rehei Lukasieu-tc:. 52/ W Sager. Hastings Coolant Flushes r $ O Q95 J Most Vehicles k Transmission Flushes - * $ f 0 95 Vehicles Mo” A 815 W. State Street Across from K-Mart Ph. 948-9542 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 County has *600,000 surplus by EUine Gilbert The surplus would have been fargcr if kirinovic said the audit went “pretty the county had not spent $225,000 to pur­ smooth" and that the county's accounting After hearing a report of the county’s chase the former Cone Zone for extra park­ procedures have shown “significant im­ 2001 audit. County Board Chairman Jeff ing at the Courts & Law Building, he provement" since 1999 when the firm made Mackenzie said the $600,000 surplus is noted. Assistant Editor “quite incredible.” 14 suggestions to enhance operational effi­ “It’s gratifying what we’ve been doing ciency of accounting functions. Last year, The auditor’s financial statements are “ a and the decisions we’ve made. 1 know we there were five such suggestions and this benchmark and a snapshot of how we’re get some criticism that we’re spendthrifts year four. doing financially in our management of the and we’re running the county into the In a "management letter” to the County county, which is our primary responsibil­ ground, but the numbers simply don’t bear Board, the firm said this year that revenues ity,” he said. The surplus is remarkable in view of the that out. The numbers show that we’ve had and expenditures should be reported at ac­ another outstanding year as far as the tual gross amounts. Only net expenditures state’s financial crunch, Mackenzie said, budget is concerned/’ Mackenzie said. were being reflected when certain grant “and there are many counties in Michigan The County Board unanimously ac­ revenues were collected and no grant reve­ who arc laying off deputies and cutting cepted the audit as presented by Certified staff and dipping into their fund balance. Public Accountant Steven Kirinovic of nue was reported, the letter said. “The general ledger should provide more Here, we arc running a surplus." Abraham & Gaffney, located in St. Johns. detail in certain fends related to revenues and expenditures." the firm also suggested. “The Jail Commissary activity should be Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cau...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 recorded in a separate Enterprise Fund and should only include expenses related to its operations." the firm said. The auditor noted that “Jail Commissary activity was recorded in the Trust and Agency Fund, and that expenditures for jail operations were being disbursed from this account. Wanted NEED HOUSE CLEANING DONE? Excellent references, reasonable rates. Call Amy. (616)765-3095._______________ SUMMER FUN: Hi. looking for a fun loving, smart, oh yeah & gorgeous compan­ ion? We are 7 weeks old. soft silky fur, black & tan, pure­ bred Dachshunds and our big eyes - oh just a must see! Want to take one of us home to be part of your family? Call (616)948-4328 nights k weekends to meet mom A dad, oh yeah A us too, 5300/males. $350/femrle! / or Kent $0 DOWN HOMES: Govt & Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. In mm in in IN LOVING MEMORY OF Cameron Rae Hanson 6/25/96 to 6/29/96. Ycu were only in my arms for a short period of time but you will be in my heart for eternity. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Love Mom. IN MEMORY It's been three years since your life has passed. The pain of missing you will always last. And as we think of you every day, to ease our suffering, there is no way. You were in pain that could not cease, so while sleeping gently, you found your peace. We miss you so, sister, aunt, wife and mother You were also a grandparent like no other. But the Lord had things for you to do, so on this day, we debrate you Shirley Jean Herbstreith G3/29/43 - 06/30/99. \nlunioli\ i 1985 CHEVY TRUCK: Short box with cap, new tires, runs good, $1,000 obo. (616)758- '95 DODGE RAM 1500 4x4, red, loaded, 124,000 miles. Great condition, $7,300. (616)721-8295________________ Keill l^tllli I men A Gardi n FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. RAJ LAWN CARE: Mowing and brush removal. Senior discount, reasonable rates. (616)374-8631 Ilnxiniw S< / i k < \ WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies 6c Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish & Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am530pm; Sat, 9am-2pm. owstone Homes. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 Hn\iite\< Si r\ n DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173.________________ WATER DELIVERED FOR swimming pools, ponds, commercial drilling, etc, call Tim at (517)719-6319. 1 VIKING IT flat bottom, feats 6t oars, $300. 1 Meyers 12' V bottom, oars Ac an­ chors, $300. (616)758-3879 1974 HURRICANE DECK BOAT: New bimini top. (616)792-2350________________ 2000 TRIUMPH SPRINT RS: yellow, 3,100 miles. Lots of extras, great condition, $6,300. (616)721-8295 '89 A *90 YAMAHA WAVE RUNNERS: with trailer, good condition, $2,500 OBO. (616)838-2341 CABLE INSTALLERS A HELPERS: to $1,000/Wk. & on job training now! Many needed now! (616)949-2424 FOR SALE 1991 Geo Storm 2 door coupe, 5 speed. A/C, AM/FM CD New clutch, runs good, drives good, $800 obo. Please call (616)792­ 6829 after 6pm.______________ CITY ROUTE DELIVERY. Small packages: to $600/wk ♦ full benefits. Local route. (616)949-2424 ________________ FOR SALE '96 Dodge SLT, 360 engine, 4x4, green w/top, 62K miles, AM/FM cassette, $9,500. ALSO GET THIS: '89 IRoc Z-28, 350 fuel injected, red, T-tops w/carri­ er, AM/FM cassette, 64K miles, stored winters $6,000. This one at this price won't last long. Call (616)948-4328 after 6pm Mon.-Fri. and any­ time on Sat. it Sun. OFFICE ASSISTANT: TO $13/hr. + full benefits. Friendly office. Entry level duties. (616)949-2424 VEHICLE REPO/RIDERS: to $20/hr. Some offer train­ ing. Needed now! (616)949- WAREHOUSE LOADER/GE NERAL LABOR: to $14/hr. > bene­ fits. Major distribution. (616)949-2424 HOUSE FOR SALE A car driven by Brenton James Wallis, 28, of Hastings was stopped and waiting to turn left into the Deer Run Golf Course when it was rear-ended by a car driven by Elena Marshell Richmond, 24, of Lowell. Frame’s vehicle took impact in the driver’s side and the car ran off the road to the north and came to rest under a tree, officers reported. A passenger in Frame’s car, John Kenneth Sapkowski, 50, of Allendale, was taken to Spectrum Hospital Butterworth Campus with neck and back injuries. Richmond was not hurl in the accident while Wallis was taken to Spectrum with possi­ ble neck and back injuries. The accident remains under investigation. penses for purchases of these various con- Truck driver dies in rollover near Charlotte lowed to transfer any excess funds to the EATON COUNTY - A 29-year-old Hastings man was killed Monday when the truck he (such as jail operations), and as such would was driving on M-50 near Cochran Road apparently missed the curve and rolled into a be subject to budgetary control. This would field. also rflow for the reconciliation of the In­ mate Trust bank account to the listing of in­ mate balances on hand," the letter said. USED WATER SOFTNER for sale. (616)207-7020 leave should be adopted for all funds and moni­ message. tored and amended when necessary. Another suggestion said, “budgets “...Some of the budgeted activities of the ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, June 30. Over 400 exhibitors in every type of antique. 200 plus dealers under cover. Show is rain or shine. 7:30am to 4:00pm. Free parking. $3 adm. At the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan. county exceeded the amounts appropriated wearing a seat belt.” KJeeves was a Holland native who graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1991 before attending Kellogg Community College. He was formerly employed by Steclccasc in Lowell and was currently working for Status Delivery. KJeeves was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Yedinak, who was killed in a Grand Haven automobile crash at the age of If in 1999. KJeeves was attending the Peace ued. Lutheran Church in Middleville. The firm recommended monitoring ex­ He is survived by his daughter, Katline, his parents, Rcnae and John Yedinak of Zee­ penditures against the adopted budget on a land, grandparents Ruby and Helmuth Ochsncr of Holland, Eva and Lester KJeeves of monthly basis and to amend the budget as Michigan, Phil and Mary Yedinak of Grand Rapids. needed. In other business, the County Board tion plan for a farmland preservation pro­ asked the group to research and d*aft a pro­ posed farmland preservation program. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. “Charlotte EMS arrived and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.” West re­ ported. “Alcohol docs not appear to be a factor. It is not known whether the driver was Special Revenue Funds," the letter contin­ gram. Dennis Pennington, of the Barry PINE LAKE AREA GA­ County office of Michigan State University RAGE SALE many homes Extension and a member of the County included. Friday, June 28th, 9am-5pm Ac Saturday, June Purchase of Development Rights Commit­ 29th, 9am-2pm. M-89 east of tee, gave the presentation regarding the Plainwell, Doster Rd Follow ___ wo^k of the BarryXommunity Land Part­ the signs. nership (BCLP). Wfia County Board had (laraift Sale Det. Jim West reported that Benjamin Lee KJeeves was driving a "straight box truck" east on M-50 when the accident occurred, at about 3:29 a.m. and budgets had not been adopted for all heard a presentation about a proposed ac­ (laratfi Sah County Board Vice Chairman Sandy James said she was amazed at the group’s His funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Grace Reformed Church in Holland. Arrangements are being handled by Dykstra Funeral Homes Inc. of Holland. Ex-area man killed In motorcycle crash KENT COUNTY - A former Clarksville area resident was killed Thursday when the motorcycle he was driving on Algoma Avenue struck the rear of a pickup-truck as both ve­ hicles were northbound at about 6:30 p.m. Deputies reported that Mark Allen VanAJsiine, 35, of Newaygo, was thrown from the motorcycle into tl»e southbound lane where he was struck by another vehicle. Police are awaiting blood tests to determine whether alcohol was a factor in the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation. The drivers of the other two vehicles were not injured. VanAlstinc reportedly grew up in the Clarksville area and attended Lakewood Public Schools. accomplishments in a little over a year. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said once the Purchase of Development Man struck by car taken to hospital Rights (PDR) program proposal comes to 7600 IRVING RD: 2 miles South of Middleville. From Hastings - State to McCann, right on Irving Rd. Thurs­ day, June 27th-Saturday, June 29th, 9am-5pm. House­ hold, garden, mens Ac wom­ ens clothes.___________________ the County Board for a final vote, it will be one of the most important decisions com • missioners will make because of the effects upon current and future generations. “Forever is a really long time," he said. Passing a PDR program would allow the HASTINGS - Hastings police investigated a car versus pedestrian accident Friday which sent Phillip Lee Johnson of Hastings to Pennock Hospital with serious injuries. Sgt. Jeff Pratt reported that Johnson, 24, was attempting to walk across North Broadway outside the crosswalk at 10*35 p.m. when he was struck by a southbound car attempting a left-hand tum onto Woodlawn Avenue. The car’s driver was Christopher Wayne Pennington, 24. of Freeport. He was not injured county to take advantage of federal and in the accident. Also unhurt were his passengers, Bernadette Pennington, 23, of Freeport HUGE YARD SALE Every­ thing must go, furniture, old sewing machine, old bed­ room set and much more. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9am-6pm, at 21/3 McGlynn Rd., off of S. M-37 or N. M­ 79.____________________________ state funding if and when it becomes avail­ and Deanna Pennington, 22, of Lake Odessa. JUNE 28TH Ac 29TH: 830am-5pm Friday Ac 8:30-?? Saturday. Duncan Phyfe ta­ ble, 4 chairs, snowblower, boat ladder, misc. craft sup­ plies. 601 E. Hubble St. the planning stages. Help Wanted DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night. (616)248­ 7729. QUALITY MANAGER: FLEXFAB LLC, a growing, lean manufacturer, ISO/QS 9000 certified supplier of flexible hose, ducting and connectors to the Automo­ tive, Aerospace and Heavy Duty Truex industries is seeking candidates for the position of Quality Manager at our Hastings, Michigan facility. Successful candi­ dates will have previous ex­ perience in a fast paced qual­ ity department and a solid understanding of quality principals and methodology. velopment as well as scrap product and product return. 616-795-9634 Deputies said Frame was westbound on Cascade Road SE just before 5:30 p.m. while the other two vehicles approached him in the castbound lane. general fund to be used for other purposes Responsibilities include su­ pervision and management of material inspections, product testing, supplier de­ 3 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms on almost an acre. Central air, TK schools, 24x32 garage. $95,000! Considering all offers! goods io inmates, and also to record ex­ hind and pushed into the path of Frame’s car. according to a press release from the Kent County Sheriffs Office. BASEMENT SALE: Air conditioner, refrigerator, organ, small freezer, washer Ac dryer, radio, grill, 1 twin bed with springs and lots of things. (616)792-2350 Xatimnil .\ds * FOR SALE 1986 Pontiac Sunbird, great parts car. Runs good, body oad shape, $150. Call (616)945-5496. funds for sales of various consumable sumable goods. The County would be al­ \ali(/m \ thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ established to account for the receipt of afternoon in Kent County when a car driven by another Hastings man was struck from be­ Inr Salt \bdnle Hanies LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save "We suggest a Jail Commissary Fund be Hastings man killed in 3-car crash KENT COUNTY - Forty-nine-year-old Robin Frame Jr. of Hastings was killed Tuesday Six Sigma and prior manage­ ment experience a plus. Flex­ fab offers a progressive team environment with excellent compensation and benefits Flexfab is an Equal Opportu­ nity Employer. Please send your resume in confidence to: Human Resource Manag­ er, Flexfab LLC, 1699 W. M­ 43 Highway, Hastings, MI. 49058. able. Fanners participation in such a plan Johnson was Heated at Pennock Hospital and released and no citations were issued. would be voluntary. BCLP also has been working on pro­ posed criteria for determining qualified ap­ Stolen money found buried in Hastings yard plicants to put farms into permanent ease­ ment. Public input has been sought during Earlier this month, the Banner published a detailed story about the proposed plan. The County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission is expected to review the proposal next month and the matter will come back HASTINGS - A Battle Creek home invasion suspect allegedly buried the stolen cash in a Hastings yard, where police dug up the loot June 18. Hastings City police officers were asked to assist Battle Creek police in locating the cash, which was unearthed in the 100 block of West High Street. The suspect aided in the recovery of the stolen cash. Battle Creek police did not return a phone message about the investigation before press time Wednesday and no other information was available. to the County Board for final approval. Woman who left child alone to be charged GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER. HASTINGS - A single mother who left her 7-year-old daughter alone in an apartment with no air conditioning and no prepared meals for nearly eight hours while she went to work may be charged with child endangerment, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Police were called by a Child Protective Services worker to the North East Sheet apart­ ment Thursday at 4:30 p.m. when authorities met the mother arriving at home from work. Inside, the temperature was at 90 degrees. They also found a plugged-in hair dryer lay­ ing on top of a pile of dothing. police said. The mother told police she leaves for work at 8 a.m., returns for lunch at noon and goes back to work until 4:30 p.m. and that she had done so for three consecutive days, according to police. The mother also explained that she “realizes the dangers but had babysitting problems and didn’t know how to get in toixh with any babysitters,” police said. The report has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office with a charging request for child endangerment. Glider pilot unhurt In emergency landing WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - An Ionia man flying a glider plane from Ionia to Hastings Thursday escaped injury when he had to make an emergency landing in a field, according to the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Deputies said the man was participating glider competition when he ran out of speed and altitude to keep the craft aloft. The man landed the plane in an area on Tischer Road near Jordan Road. “He did a real good job of putting it down,” said a deputy who asked not to be identi­ fied. Window vandals sought by police MIDDLEVILLE - Vandals who used rocks Io destroy windows at Bob’s Engine Hospi­ Call 945-9554 to subscribe. tal and at McFall Elementary School over 'he past three weeks are being sought by the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Tony Stein said the car repair business has been targeted three times. “They all have the same method of operation, that is, throwing rocks through the win­ dows," he said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 27. 2002 - Page 17 M-37 collision sends four people to area hospitals “Witnesses and evidence al the scene in­ said that in the pickup truck, “the driver’s A Hastings man is listed in fair condition dicate a 1996 Ford Ranger pick-up truck side airbag did deploy" and that "lack of at a Grand Rapids hospital with injuries made a left hand turn without properly sea belt use docs appear to be a factor for suffered Monday when the pickup truck he yielding to an oncoming 1997 Dodge van," the occupants of the Ford Ranger” though was riding in crossed the center line of Trooper Sandra Larsen reported. “The that information could not be confirmed. North M-37 at Upton Road and entered the southbound van collided with the passenger “There was no evidence that alcohol or path of a southbound van. side of the pickup truck, causing serious drugs were a factor." she said. "This will be damage." confirmed with blood work on the at-fault J-Ad Graphics News Service Mark Miller, 22, was airlifted to Spec­ trum Health Butterworth Campus from thi The van driver, Douglas Tclfor. 36, of scene of the 4 p.m. crash, which also in­ Hastings, apparently tried to avoid the col­ driver." Officers investigating the accident in­ jured the driver of the pickup truck, Benja­ lision causing his van to overturn after im­ clude min Mann, and passenger Kara Aickcn. pact. Tclfor was taken by ambulance to Pen­ McNabnay while Sgt. Bill Johnson of the Hastings resiccnts who were treated for nock Hospital in Hastings, where he was their injuries at Pennock Hospital. treated for his injuries and released. at the scene. Also responding was the BIRCH Fire Mann and Aickcn are both 17-ycar-old Mann was admitted and released luesday while Aickcn was treated and released. "Tclfor was wearing a scat belt, but his troopers Bryan Fuller and Phil Barry County Sheriffs Department assisted Rescue workers block the sun from the eyes of accident victim Mark Miller as they prepare to load him onto AeroMed hehcopter (background) Monday near Hastings. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Department and Mercy Ambulance. airbag didn’t deploy," said Larsen, who Motion for new trial denied for convicted child molester by Shelly Sulser to spend a minimum of 20 years in prison The girl’s mother asked Fisher to impose make the decision to take Mr. Scott out of Staff Writer on his conviction of first degree criminal the maximum possible sentence for Scott society for the maximum amount of time Claiming a case of mistaken identity, at­ sexual conduct and a minimum of 10 years and expressed her sorrow that her hus­ for the crime he committed." torney David Gilbert tried unsuccessfully on the conviction of second degree criminal band’s niece, who is Scott’s girlfriend, has Thursday to secure a new trial for a man re­ sexual conduct. supported Scott and not the victim. to her family. “I ask the victim to forgive me.” he said. “I hope this family can be put back to­ Banister added that Scott violated the gether. My intent wasn’t to hurt anybody.” trust he had with the victim and her parents. Fisher said it his policy to impose the cently convicted of molesting a 12-year-old “He has never denied the conduct, he’s "Our family wiil have to pay for the loss “Mr. Scott has lived his life as a con girl twice in his Woodland Township home admitted that he touched this child, but it of family for the rest of our lives,” she said. man," said Banister. “He takes what he last August. Assistant was a mistake due to his being intoxi­ “I want Mr. Scott to know no matter how wants from whom he wants it and he seeks into account the impact not just on this lit­ cated," said Gilbert. much our niece stands beside him, we’ll al­ to avoid responsibility. He's smooth and tle girl, but on her parents, her siblings, her cousins,” said Fisher. “There is nothing that Barry County Prosecutor longest sentences on these types of cases. "The sentencing guidelines don’t take David Banister, however, called Leroy Gilbert also claimed that Scott did not ways love her and (her son) and hope for he’s trying to achieve leniency. He tried it Scott. 45, now of Kalamazoo, a “smooth get a fair trial because his motion to replace the best for both of them. And, hopefully, with the jury, saying ‘it’s a mistake.’ They takes into account the psychological injury talker" and a “con man" after hearing Gil­ Gilbert with a new attorney the day before someday she will understand why we stood didn’t buy it and I don’t buy it." to her mother. I wish we could undo all bert’s claims that Scott was intoxicated the May trial was denied. behind (our daughter) and let the courts when he mistook her for his adult girlfriend “That’s the oldest trick in the book for when he digitally penetrated her while she delaying trial," said Fisher. "I’ve had the was asleep and again after he followed her wool pulled over my eyes one time back into another room. Scott was ordered by Judge James Fisher when I first took the bench and I’m not go­ Scott offered apologies to the victim and that, but we can’t.” ing to let it happen again " Fisher pointed out that Scott was ar­ raigned in October and in March, the trial GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS was scheduled to take place in May. “Supposedly the new attorney was going to get in on it at the 11th hour, there was no evidence a retainer had been paid," said Fisher prior to sentencing. “The victim has the right to have it be over with.” Gilbert also claimed that a fair trial was denied because his attempts to subpoena assistant Barry County Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins to testify about inconsistencies in the victim’s story was thrown out by Fisher. Hawkins had observed through a two way glass a forensic interview by police of the victim, an act Gilbert said violated his cliert''s due process. Banister said Gilbert’s attempt to sub­ poena Hawkins was “nothing more than harassment" of the Barry County Prosecu­ THIS JUNE THE WILD THINGS ARE INSIDE THETEljg tor’s office. Jeff Steward “The victim originally said there was no penetration and at this interview, she said Woodland man dies from injuries suffered in fall there were two penetrations,” said Gilbert. “Did the person who interviewed her tes­ tify at the trial?” asked Fisher. “She did,” said Gilbert. “Didn’t the inconsistencies come up at trial?" asked Fisher. NOW YOU CAN GRAB LIFE IN A NEW DODGE SXT DURING YOUR DODGE DEALERS JUNE TENT EVENT. “They did but I would much rather have Jeff Steward of Woodland died Tuesday, June 25, from injuries he suffered from a fall. He was 49 years old. On May 30, he was climbing a ladder at his Woodland home and was starting the job of scraping paint. The ladder slipped and he fell two stories to the ground. an assistant prosecutor testify than a drug addict or anybody else," he said. “The defendant is entitled to a fair trial.” said Banister. “This case was evidentially correct.” After proceeding with sentencing, the victim cried as her mother read for her a Steward broke many ribs and incurred a letter she had written for the court in which lung injury. He was in critical condition the victim expressed her desire to know and in intensive care at Butterworth Hospi­ why it happened to her and her hopes that it tal (Spectrum downtown) in Grand Rapids happens to no other child. for nearly a month. In September of 1998, Steward lost his Check out the wild things under the Dodge June Tent Event. The Dodge SXTs—cool wheels, kickin’ CD sound systems, and the Dodge Powertrain Pledge. 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A!>)DGt �Pag® IB - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 27. 2002 Both drivers believed at fault in 2-boat crash at Gun Lake spend." by Shellv Suber Ritscma told police his boat went air­ Staff Writer Alcohol and a lack of tail lights may have played roles in a two-boat crash on borne upon impact and witnesses said the bow placed the boat at a 45-degrec angle. Gun Lake late Friday, in which four people Police believe that when Ritscma's mo­ including, two children, narrowly escaped tor struck the lop of the other boat’s motor, possible fatal injuries as one boat flew over the impact kicked Ritscma’s running pro­ peller up and out at the same time his boat the other from stem to bow. “It came close to being a lot worse,” said leveled out. The boat then skimmed up the Sgt. Bill Johnson, who is in charge of the middle of the second boat and landed in the Marine Division of the Barry County Sher­ water. Sifting in the Chipman boat were Erin iffs Office. “They’re lucky to be alive.” Johnson said Ryan Christophe.' Ritscma, Chipman 10, and Plainwell residents Jes­ 23. of Middleville, was driving a boat at sica Maher. 25, and her 4-year-old daugh­ about 35 mph with four of his friends at ter, Cheyanne, though Johnson does not about 11:25 p.m. near Orangeville Island know where each person was seated in the when he struck the rear of a boat driven by boat. Both boats stayed afloat without over­ Kedron Chipman. 48, of Hopkins, who has a collage on Gun Lake. “He saw nothing in his path,” police re­ ported Ritscma as saying. Just as he sat down, two of his four pas­ sengers James Robertson and Tom Heatherly, began yelling. “He stood up and saw the outline of a boat and tried to turn to the right,” Johnson said, “but he hit the boat before it could re- turning and none of the nine people in­ volved fell into the water. “After they hit, Jimmy Robertson got out and swam over to the other boat to render aid,” said Johnson. All four victims were taken to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with the Chip­ mans being transported by AeroMed Medi­ cal Helicopter with head injuries. All four Barricaded man taken by force in Delton A 33-year-old Delton man was arrested and arraigned Tuesday after Michigan State Police used a crow bar to break a sliding glass door to apprehend the man suspected of assaulting a woman and growing marijuana. Ronald Edwin Terry of South Grove Street in Delton was arraigned Tuesday on charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, domestic violence and habitual offender, second con­ viction. Police allegedly found a total of 99 marijuana plants during the course of their two-day investigation. Officers at the home Monday were not allowed inside and returned on Tuesday with search and arrest warrants. patients were treated and released GM Employees and eligible family members: We've got what you want BONUS CASH 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Sedan 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE Sedan 3.81 V-6. POWER WWOWS/LOCKS BRIGHT RED. AUTOMATIC WAS $21,868 WAS $18360 V LEASE LOYALTY / LEASE PULL-AHEAD •l2XPm»ipe>«xJ6ma S579 due at pu fax. -If WE DON'T HAVE IT. WE CAN GET ITT ■ ms. sc*w , M Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Michigan Ax-tmjs 99 CHEVY BLAZER ZR2 4X4 2 DR. LOADED. LOCAL TRADE. ONLY *19,995 N Limited time offer - don't miss these Great Savings! K> deator ...... 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N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 26. 1998. and recorded on June 1. 1998 in Uber Document •1012801 in Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 03/100 dollars ($93 771.03), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tnat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 pm. on Juty 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Ubar 5 of Plats on Page 83 subject to an easement lor drive-way purposes r the Northwest comer of said Lot 3. being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feat East and West on lol line and 36 feet North and South of tot line with a diagonal line joining the East and South extremities there­ of. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 9200219556 VA Number: 29-29-6-0625386 Hawks (7/4) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals win conduct a public hearing for the foltowing: CASE NUMBER V-21-2002 - David A Luana Furrow LOCATION: At 1421 NashviBe Rd. on the East side across from 1450 NashviBe Rd. between River Rd. & Starr School Rd. in Section 21 of Hastings Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a house and attached garage closer to the Thomappte River than allowed (70-ft ). the mini­ mum is 100-ft, in the NRM zoning district MEETING DATE: July 9. 2002. TBtt: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Buildings at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of the above described propertyftes) wil be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desinng to present their views upon an appeal either verbaBy or in writing will be given 6ie opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and piece. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 946-4820. The variance appUcabon(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, M 49056 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m to 1 pm.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry wifi provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (&T7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Iri YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Vandecar (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated February 26. 1999, and recorded on March 2. 1999 in Liber Doc •1025903 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 35/100 Dollars ($78,784.35). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on August 8.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 41.25 feet of Lot 20. Block 10 and the South 41.25 feet of Lot 16. Stock 10. and the North 1/2 of vacated Lawrence Street lying South of Lot 20 and Lot 18. Block 10 of the Plat of the Wage of Woodland, being a part of Section 15. 16.21 and 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West for­ merly described as: AH that certain piece of par­ cel of land situated in the Village of Woodland in Barry County. Michigan and descnbed as toBows to wit Lot Number 20 and the South 1/2 of Lots Number 17 and 18 of Block 10. except a parcel sold off the East side to Edgar D. Leonard. sato parcel of tend being 4 Rods square, lying directly East of Lot Number 20 and South of the South 1/2 of Lots Number 17 and 18. all being in the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption penod shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 19Z8CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: June 27. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: HAWKS 248-593-1300 Trott & Trow. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. 48025 Ate *200220709 Hawks (7/25) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-07-04.pdf e2a4006ff5f6f75fcc3691e4eb439f4f PDF Text Text Internet, omtail policy approved Rotarians reap Star-Spangled Red Rose rewards sports get worldly See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 16 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 GS Banner Thursday, July 4, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 27 PRICE W Michigan NPA 616 Split News Briefs... Ex-city manager takes new post Former Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod is taking a new job again. Penrod. who was city m-.nager for Hastings from 1994 to 2000 and al Charlotte before that, has accepted an appointment as chief operating officer for the Monroe County Road Commis­ sion. Monroe County is located south of Detroit, no, far from Michigan's Iwrder with Ohio. He has been city manager at Port­ land for the past two yean and Ms last day there will be July 26. No ‘Fountain’ concert Friday Because of the Independence Day holiday, no Fridays at the Fountain concert is scheduled for Friday, July S. • Telephone area code change starts July 13 The concert senes teootaua Friday. July 12. with sisters Amanda and Crystal Hoffman, at the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Music fans may bring their lawn chairs, picnic baskets and fast food lunches. Concerts begin at 11:30 am and end at 1 p.m. If it rains, the concerts will be held at the Thornapple Arts Council building al 117 W. State St. in Hastings. The concert series continues with Christian rock from the group Mat­ thew's House on July 19. Beverly Meyer performs on July 26. Next month, Brian Morris performs on gui­ tar Aug. 2. Patti An. Lee and Friends close the series Aug. 9 with Celtic mu­ sic. These concerts are sponsored by the City of Hastings and the Thomapple Arts Council. Pat Sensiba and Nonna Jean Acker organize the concert se­ by Mart ie Westover J-Ad Graphics Intern Residents in and s< >ulh of Hastings, Mid­ dleville. Woodland. Wayland. Saugatuck. Hamilton and Hopkins will have their area codes changed July 13 from 616 to 269. There will be a period of “permissive calling" from July 13 until Feb. 13. 2003. in which the 616 area code can still be used, but afterward the 269 area code goes into “mandatory dialing" and a long dis­ tance connection cat not be made without Next 1st Friday will be July 12 The three senate candidates will be State Rep. Pally Birkholz of Sauga­ tuck Township, former State Rep. Terry Geiger cf Lake Odessa and Joe Wicks of Holland. The new 24th Michigan Senate District takes in all of Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties The two Democrats looking to get on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election to face incumbent Republican Gary Newell are Rebecca Lukasiewicz of Hastings and Seymour Vanderske of Lyons. The 87th House District covers all of Barry County and a por­ tion of Ionia County. At least a dozen questions will be prepared in advance for the candidates and members of the audience will be invited to submit written questions. The July 12 forum will be the first of two next month. The other, for all Barry County Board of Commission­ ers’ candidates with races in the Aug. 6 primary, will be held on Friday, July 26. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 Let freedom ring... Barry County residents join citizens across the nation Thursday, July 4 to cele­ brate the first Independence Day since .the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. Locally, many people are planning to celebrate with picnics, lake activities, backyard tun and fire­ works. which can be viewed at Algonquin Lake July 4 and at Murphy's Point. Gun Lake July 5. Old fashioned Fourth of July fun also is on tap at Charlton Park. The American flag swirling in the foreground was photographed in Hastings, in front of the Barry County Courthouse. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See AREA CODE, page 3 Ferris senior named Miss MiddlevilleBarry County ries. The next First Friday program will be held on the second Friday next month because July 5 is the day after Independence Day. The program July 12 will be a can­ didates* forum featuring three Repub­ licans seeking their party’s nomina­ tions for State Senate in the Aug. 6 primary and two Democrats vying for their party’s nod fot State Reprtscnubve. dialing 269. The Federal Communications Commis­ sion decided to split the 616 area code re­ gion because of an increased demand in phone numbers, meaning that FCC decided the 616 atca code is reaching a point of “exhaustion.” The recent demand for numbers has been linked to more service providers, the in­ crease in wireless service, dial-up modems, people getting second lines and the fact the | Andrei. Orlov Bucher, 21, of Freeport, was crowned Miss. Middleville-Barry County at the third Io. al pageant last Satur­ day evening. The senior at Ferri. State University did a lively fitness routine for her talent. She also spoke movingly of the need to provide suicide prevention ser vices and support for the family members of suicide victims. Bucher was the ruincr-up at last year’s pageant. She has been very active in her lo­ cal community. Her mother and stepfather arc Lisa and Harold A ndrus. Along with her crown and scepter, Bu­ cher received a $1,200 scholarship and will be competing in the Miss Michigan Pag­ eant in June 2003. Samantha Vandersloot was named the Hrst runner-up. Her sJf choreographed lap dance wowed the audience. Her platform this year was providing leadership and self­ esteem training for freshmen entering Michigan State University. She received a $200 scholarship. Second runner-up was Wendy Hunderman. 21. of Shelbyville who will be a sen­ ior at Grand Valley State University. She is the daughter of Rich and Laura Hunderman. She displayed her art work as her tal­ ent. Her platform was promoting art educa­ tion for children. She received a $100 scholarship. Latisha Smith. P. of Middleville, was named the third runner-up. She is the daughter of Philip and Elaine Smith. She will be a senior this tall at Thornapple Kel­ logg High School. A varsity cheerleader. See MISS MIDDLEVILLE, page 5 Open burning ban continues by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Although its not the driest summer in re­ cent history, a lack of rain for the past three weeks has got farmers and firefighters on edge. Barry County DNR Fire Officer Dave Desjardin issued an announcement Friday that no open burning on the ground, except for campfires, will be permitted until fur­ ther notice and that no burning permits will be issued. The current drought index indicates that Barry County and parts of southwest Michigan is lacking 2.5 inches of rainfall needed to avoid a drought. “We have not had a drop of rain here at the office for the past 15 days.” said Des­ jardin whose office is situated in the Barry State Game Area. “The last time 1 recorded any rain was lOCth of an inch on June 15. The drought index is worse than last year, said Desjardin. which began with a Celebrating the crowning of the new Miss Middleville-Barry County are (from left) outgoing Queen Nikki Schiedel. Miss Michigan 2002 Erin Moss and Miss Mid­ dleville-Barry County Andrea Orlov Bucher. wet spring. . “The highest drought index we’ve had since I’ve been here was back in ’96 or *97 when it was over 500 which means we were five inches behind on rain," he said. The dry conditions have Desjardin con­ cerned about grass and wildfires being caused by fireworks. “That’s my biggest worry right now." said Desjardin. “I know with bottle rockets, even though they’re illegal, people will still be using them and they’ll go zipping off into the woods and we’re going to have a problem.” Desjardin strongly urges people to be careful with fireworks, including sparklers because hot, metal sticks left on dry grass could ignite a fire in two to three minutes, he said. “Do it in a gravel area with lots of base See BURNING, page 4 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 County board approves Internet and e-mail policy by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With virtually no discussion, the Barry County Board of Commissioners adopted a policy spelling out standards for Internet and electronic mail usage by county em­ ployees who have access to county-owned equipment. “All messages created, sent or retrieved over the Internet are the property of the county and should be consiiicrcd public in­ formation," the policy states. “Barry County reserves the right to access and monitor all messages and files on the com­ puter system as deemed necessary and ap­ propriate. All communications, including text and images can be disclosed to law en­ forcement or other third parties without prior consent of the sender or receiver.” The policy has eight “acceptable” uses and 15 “unacceptable uses. County depart­ ments worked together to compile the pol­ icy. Violations of the adopted guidelines may result in disciplinary action up to and in­ cluding termination. If necessary, BarryCounty will advise appropriate legal offi­ cials of any illegal violations. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said Monday that there have been no prob­ lems to date with unacceptable usage by employees. The policy, he said, is in “keep­ ing up with the limes” to make it clear that the Internet, e-mail and computer equip­ ment are for official county use. Although the policy doesn’t name elected officials specifically, Mackenzie said if they had occasion to use county equipment, they would be expected to com­ ply with policy requirements. In the policy, some of the prohibited uses of the Internet and e-mail are: • Any purpose that violates state or fed­ eral laws. • Use which violates the security, privacy and confidentiality policies, practices and Blood drives set for next week Youth Theater production set The Thomapple Arts Council sum­ mer youth theater production of Char­ lotte’s Web will be at 7:30 p.m. Thurs­ day and Friday, July 25 and 25, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Leason-Sharpe Hall of the First Presbyte­ rian Church in Hastings. This year's cast includes Betsy Acker as the announcer, Emily Benningficld, Alexandria dcGoa and An­ gela Kennedy as the chorus who are responsible for setting the scene and moving the action along. boreal Giranda is multi-voiced playing the reporter, photographer and lamb. Jesse Doe is Avery Arable and the Gander. Keith Anderson and Christopher White play the young and older Wil­ bur, the pig. Hannah Johnson brings considerable talents to the role of Charlotte. Rebecca Dufresne who appeared in the title role of “Anne of Green Ga­ bles” last year stretches her acting skills as Templeton, the arrogant rat. The rest of the Arable family is played by Elena Gormley as Fem, Sig­ mund Rumpf as John, the father and Jenna Radant as thr mother, Martha. Scott Davis is Homer Zuckerman, and Stephanie Davis plays his wife Edith. Elliot Anderson is Lurvy. Mariah Burd and Shannon Jenkins create a barnyard dialogue as the Goose and the Sheep. Gas & Steam Engine Show set The Chariton Park Gas & Steam Club will have its 31st annual Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 12-14, at Historic Chariton Park. The show opens Friday at noon, with a tractor parade at 6 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to dusk and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Tractor parades begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The show fea­ tures demonstrations of the 1895 Cor­ ley Sawmill, wheat threshing, station­ ary baling and shingle cutting. A rare 1863 Westinghouse steam engine, plus many other antique engines from the living Charlton and club collections will be on display. Activities on Saturday and Sunday will include breakfast until 11 a.m., a kiddies’ tractor pedal pull at 1230, a sawdust penny scramble, and black­ smith and carpentry demos. A flea market and craft fair as well as food concessions will be open throughout the event, and a steam engine spark show is scheduled for dusk on Satur­ day. Vendor spaces are $20 each, with a $6 per night camping charge. There is a $15 fee for electricity. Wood will be furnished for all steam engines. Ad­ mission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 years old. For more information, contact His­ toric Charlton Park at 945-3775 or visit the web site at www.charltonpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is lo­ cated at 2545 South Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Two Red Cross blood drives are planned for next week in Delton and Hastings. The first will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 8, at the St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Floria Road, Dehon. The second will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Em­ manuel Episcopal Church, 315 W. center St., Hastings. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the summer because more people travel. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. County buildings to close July 4-5 The Barry County Courthouse and the Courts & Law campus in Hastings will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday. July 5. The County Board of Commaston­ ers approved the July 5 closing at its meeting this week. Having July 4 off was already part of employees' con­ tracts. Though the buildings will be closed to the public July 5, employees have the option of whether they want to work that day. tn order to have that time off, county employees have to use a personal business day or vaca­ tion day, commissioners said. Court set to rule on library July 10 The next hearing in Barry County Circuit Court on the proposed location for a new library will be held at 8:30 tun. Wednesday, July 10. The Hastings Library Board has proposed that a new library be con­ structed on East Mill Street near North Jefferson Street and that East Mill from Jefferson to Michigan Avenue be closed. Some merchants and citizens have objected to closing the street and a court hearing first was held Feb. 27. After a second hearing May 8, visiting Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland from Eaton County asked both parties to try to resolve the issue outside of court. A ruling from Eveland is being asked for in the July 10 hearing. Food distributions set for July 9,10 The Community Action Agency’s surplus food distributions for next month have been scheduled for Tues­ day and Wednesday, July 9 and 10, at various sites around Barry County. The sites, dates and times are as fol­ lows: • Hastings — (New location). First Baptist Church of Hastings. Tuesday, July 9, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. • Delton — St Ambrose Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. • Hickory Comers — American Le­ gion Post #484, Wednesday, July 10, from 8 to 9 a.m. • Middleville — United Methodist Church, Tuesday, July 9, from 11 to 1130 a.m. • Nashville — Village parking lot Tuesday, July 9, from 8:30 to 9 am. • Orangeville — Orangeville Town­ ship Hall, Wednesday, July 10, from 9:30 to 1030 a.m. • Pleasantview Family Church — Wednesday, July 10. from 9 to 10 a.m. Al) clients need to recertify every six months. Please call 948-4260 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. laws of the county and state, including un­ authorized release of confidential material. • Intentional display or distribution of files containing obscenity, profanity, por­ nography. expressions of animosity or bias against individuals, groups or organiza­ tions; material in violation of regulations prohibiting sexual harassment or other non­ business materials. • Intentional display or transmission of sexual images, messages or cartoons, as well as the use of ethnic slurs, racial epi­ thets or anything that could be construed as harassment, gender bias, race/cthnic bias, or bias against any protected class. • Use for profit activities, unless it is spe­ cific to the mission of the county or other government agencies. • Use to solicit for commercial ventures or political causes, or for private or per­ sonal business transactions, or for partisan or non-partisan political activities, or for political fundi aising. • Use for advertising or public relations activities not specifically related to county business. • Use for playing of games or non-business computer activities, which generate traffic or consume band widths on any local area network. • Interfering with computers or comput­ ing systems, damaging software on other computers or altering the software on the computers without authorization. • Seeking or obtaining information about files, documents or other data that are pri­ vate, confidential or otherwise not open to public inspection, unless specifically authorized to do so by the file owners; copying, modifying or deleting such files, documents or data without authorization. • Copying or downloading software in violation of copyright or license restrictions or using evaluation copies of software in violation of license restrictic.^. • Representing oneself as another with­ out that person’s permission. The nature and tone of e-mail send by county employees must be consistent with the “standard of conduct appropriate to the workplace...," the policy states. Likewise, county employees “must not solicit or en­ couraged others to send e-mail that fails to meet this stand. Similarly, all other file sharing and comnunication across the Internet must meet this same standard of conduct.” Some of the allowable uses of e-mail and Internet arc limited personal uses “to the same extent as personal use of office tele­ phones. Such use should be kept to a mini­ mum...” and “tpust not interfere with the employee’s vyork and must not result in ad­ ditional cost to Barry County,” according to the policy. Other acceptable uses include communi­ cation committed to e-mail in order to cre­ ate a permanent record for future use; ap­ plying for and administering grants or con­ tracts for Judiciary research and programs; announcing new laws, county decisions, new rules, orders policies, services, pro­ grams, etc; communication and exchange of information for personal development; and activities to further the work of com­ mittees and professional societies which the employee has joined in connection with his or her county duties. In other business, last week, the County Board: • Adopted a policy requiring county em­ ployees, county volunteers, elected officials and people conducting business within a county building for a significant time pe­ riod to wear identification badges for safety reasons. • Listened to Wayne Curtis of Nashville say that it’s “not too late” to ask county voters their opinion of the proposed reloca­ tion of the County Commission on Aging even though the board already has pur­ chased the property. He said the board has until Aug. 13 to put a proposal on the No­ vember general election ballot. Curtis said he wondered how the COA was going to repay the county for the pro­ ject. (The County Board has never formally asked the COA to repay the funds). “How does it (COA) plan to address the increased number of employees that it’s go­ ing to need for the senior day care it’s add­ ing? It’s going to need a registered nurse on staff, how is going to address that? How docs it address the increasing number of seniors in the area?... “It’s been my experience with other building projects when don’t have a plan ahead of time, you almost always go over budget...I*m not sure how you arc going to stay in your budget, he said. The board did not respond. • Heard Nashville citizen Jim Erwin ask if the law library in the County Courthouse could be opened to the public because it has been established with public funds. A sign at the law library says, “lawyers and staff only,” he said. A government teacher in Genesee County, Erwin said he can “freely move in and out” of that county’s law library because the public has free ac­ cess. In Barry County, he said, he “was run out" and “treated like I was something scrapped off the bottom of a shoe.” The board did not respond. About 17 people were in attendance at the County Board meeting for varying lengths of time. Most did not stay for the entire meeting, which was held at the Woodland Township Hall as part of the board’s outreach schedule to hold four eve­ ning meetings this year outside of Hastings where the board normally meets. • Agreed to spend up to $9,748 for park­ ing lot rescaling and repair. The work will be done by F&S Asphalt Paving & Scaling of Alto, and the cost will be paid from the county's capital budget. • Awarded the low bid of $4,891 from ISS Signs of Battle Creek for interior signs with raised graphics and Braille for the Courthouse and Courts & Law Building to comply with regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Granted a lease of the property on the Courthouse square (except the Courthouse building and County Annex) and related parking lots by the Summerfest Committee at a cost of $1. The lease is in effect from 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 through 5 p.m. Aug. 25. The “square" is defined as property bounded by State Street on the north. Church Street on the cast. Court Street on the south and Broadway (M-37) on the west. • Approved an agreement with Govern­ ment Payment Service, Inc. of Indianapolis, Ind. to collect cash bail, court fines, restitu­ tion and other fees for the county from a re,mote location 24 hours per day, seven days per week by credit card via telephone. The company will charge “the payee" a fee for the service. For example, a person using the service for paying cash bail of $1 to $200 would pay the company a $20 fee. “There is no cost to the county...," said County Clerk Debbie Smith, who brought the proposal to the County Board's Finance Committee after the Judicial Council and department heads discussed the matter. Paying by credit card is a new option for people who want to pay fees owed to the county in participating departments. She said it is hoped that collections will be increased by offering the opportunity for people to pay their county obligations or “cash" bail with a credit card. Other coun­ ties that use a service like Government Pay­ ment Service have had increased collec­ tions, Smith said. • Voted 7-1 to allow commissioners to be paid mileage and per diems to attend the Michigan Association of Counties’ Sum­ mer Conference Aug. 18-20. Commissioner Jim French cast the dissenting vote, stating that he does not think its necessary for commissioners to be paid per diems for at­ tending the conference. Zia Shook tells his former middle school teacher Hojean Sprague about the long, drawn out process seeking citizenship has become. TK graduate Zia Shook still not a citizen by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Zia Shook, a 2001 Thornapplc Kellogg High School graduate who will be a sopho­ more at Eastern Michigan University in the fall, continues his quest for American citi­ zenship, but it’s taking much longer than he anticipated. Shook first came to the United States about 15 years ago for treatment of serious injuries to his spine and bladder caused by Russian bombs during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. His grandmother carried him to get medical treatment in Pakistan. Doctors there could not do anything for him and eventually the 5-ycar-old came to Kalamazoo for treatment. Eventually, he went to the University of Michigan for sur­ gery. The young boy stayed with a family in Kalamazoo, then returned to Afghanistan, but his health problems returned and he re­ turned to the United States for additional treatment when he was 7. He eventually became the foster child of Sally and David Shook of Middleville, who adopted him when he was 16 in 1998. At the adoption ceremony in Barry Cbunty, Judge Richard H. Shaw said, “He’s as American as any kid that I have ever met in my life.” Zia’s application for citizenship has been delayed past his 18th birthday and now the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Serv­ ice tells the Shook family that it could be See IK Grad, cont. page 3 Memory loss can be difficult C^/11 of our residents at Hearthstone are protected from those everyday problems that can happen when you are not near. Our Memory Care Program encourages residents in a loving and worry-free environment. Rest assured, your loved ones will have quality nutrition, dignified activities, and always have someone they can count on for comfort and care. Schedule your personal tour today by calling: 616-281-5170 & MEMORY CARE CENTER f/Tentawod 4352 Breton Rd. SE �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. JJy 4. 2002 - Page 3 Hastings Rotary awards three Red Roses Citations Zia Shook, age 7 TK GRAD, continued from page 2 many years before he can become an American citizen. Zia told his former seventh grade teacher, Rojcan Sprague, of the situation. Shook had talked about his experiences to hrs classmates when he was in seventh grade and he has returned to speak to stu­ dents in the years since. One reason Zia is seeking citizenship pa­ pers is that the grandmother who carried him many miles to get him medical treat­ ment now is 97 years old and in failing health. Over the past several years during the Taliban occupation. Shook had no con­ tact with any of his relatives in Afghani­ stan. believing them to be dead. It turns out that he still has family in the country, but they had retreated to the mountains to get away from the Taliban re­ gime. Zia’s Afghani father fought against the Taliban for three years before the recent U.S. military intervention there. “One problem is that there is no work there,” Zia said. “ I feel that I have so much and I want to help.” But without official citizenship papers, Zia might not be able to return to the United States if he were to travel to Af­ ghanistan. “I feel 1 am an American,” Zia said. “My future is here, but I would like to get to know my family in Afghanistan better." He has an uncle in Pakistan but speaks to him on the telephone very infrequently. “I might have an uncle in California, too, but I have never met him." Zia works in a distribution center eight to 13 hours a night to cam money for college. He hopes to become a physical education teacher and to work in real estate, perhaps even before he graduates. .. *■ During his high school career, he was on the football, basketball and track teams at TK. In fact, his teammates and coaches joined him in celebration of his adoption in 1998. His parents are equally proud of his academic success. This year Matt Erb, president of the Thornapple Kellogg High School student council, raised funds for him during the spring fling event at the high school. Zia hopes to continue fund-raising by speaking to local groups. The family has established a fund through the State Bank of Caledo­ nia, Middleville branch. “I don’t want people to think I am asking money for myself. I just want to help resi­ dents of Afghanistan start over,” he said. “I am so fortunate to live here with family and friends who care about me.” Anyone who would like to help can send their contributions to the Afghan Family Fund, in care of Zia Shook, State Bank of Caledonia, 303 Arlington St., Middleville 49333. Zia’s mom, Sally, continues to write to the Immigration and Naturalization Service offices and others, trying to clear up any confusion surrounding Zia’s citizenship re­ quest. “She has worked so hard for me," Zia said. “I don’t know how 1 can ever thank either of my parents for caring so much.” AREA CODE, Dick Beduhn, Herm Bottcher, and Gor­ don Cove have received the Red Rose Cita­ tion from the Hastings Rotary Club. The Red Rose award is given to persons who have, through diligent use of their own time, demonstrated their concern for a bet­ ter community and better world in which to live. Outgoing Rotary President Larry Neil made the presentation last week and said it was especially meaningful to him because Beduhn, Bottcher and Cove have a total of 60 years of club service between them. What impressed him the most was being able to pay tribute to three members with such a lengthy combined tenure of service, Neil said. All three have been participants in com­ munity and international service. Beduhn has been an active member of the club since 1983 and was very involved with the Books for Africa Project. Prior to his invob'emeni with Rotary, he was active in the Lions Club and held all of its offices. Beduhn was active with the Boy Scouts and has served as deacon and trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of Hast­ ings. He has served on the Hastings Zoning Board for 17 years and has been a member of the Hastings Downtown Development Authority. Beduhn’s name is synonymous with the former Hastings Savings and Loan (now MainStreet Savings Bank), where he served 25 years. He was also a director and treas­ urer of the County Home Builders Associa­ tion. Bottcher has been a dedicated promoter of the Rotary Foundation for many years in addition to serving several terms as a mem­ ber of the local club’s Board of Directors. He also worked on the Books for Africa Project. Locally, few Rotarians could match Bottcher’s effort and dedication serving pancakes at the Y Camp, a spokes­ person said. He has extensive involvement as a chair­ person of the former Barry County Joint Economic Commission, Hastings Planning Dick Beduhn (second from right) is pictured with family members on the day he received the Rotary Club’s Red Rose award. With him are son-in-law Charles Col­ lins. daughter Renee’ Collins, wife Kathleen and daughter Sheree Newell, who also is a Rotary Club member. No international trash at landfill Barry County’s only landfill, located in Hastings, has never accepted waste from Canada or any internationally generated waste, according to a letter to the County Board of Commissioners from Giy Envi­ ronmental Services Landfill, Inc. of Hast­ ings. The letter was precipitated by a remark from a local citizen, at a First Friday Fo­ rum, who was quoted in the June 13 Banner as saying he was concerned that Canada was shipping garbage to the local landfill. The landfill, a Waste Management com­ pany, has a 10-year “Host Community Agreement” with the County Board of Commissioners, and the contract states spe­ cifically where waste may originate. Waste from 19 counties, plus Barry, may be accepted at the landfill. “Interstate waste may be received from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois only at the facil­ ity, to the extent permitted by state and fed­ eral law. However, no international waste may be received at the facility,” according to the agreement. “...Waste Management files quarterly re­ ports with Hastings Township and Barry County and files an annual report with the State of Michigan. We have never taken waste from outside our contractual area,” according to City Environmental Services Landfill employees Steve Essling, who handles government and regulatory affairs, and Don Johnson, site manager. Under the host agreement, the landfill is allowed to take 725 tons of waste per day, but the facility only receives an average of 300 tons per day. “The 1990 Barry County Solid Waste Plan approved 48 acres for the develop­ ment of 20 years of capacity at this site. The facility is still consistent with that time continued from page 1 more people are working from home and using additional phone lines, said an SBC Ameritcch spokesperson. There should be no change in local pric­ ing system? due to the new area code. Residents of these areas arc urged to no­ tify friends and family of the change. They might also want to check with their Internet dial-up service and fax machines to see if the numbers are affected. It is also important for residents with specific alarm systems to ensure that the area code change docs not affect their sys­ tems. “Think of your number as a 10-digit number, not just a seven-digit number," said an SBC Ameritcch spokesperson. With the start of the new area code there have been reports of some localized tele­ phone communications problems. Lccal attorney Jim Kinney was glancing over his phone bill recently when he no­ ticed a call he placed to the Woodland area cost 26 cents a minute. Kinney was con­ fused by what he believed to be incorrect billing. This was because the call would regularly be considered a local call with no charge. "11 took 45 minutes to get my bill cor­ rected." said Kinney. He claimed that calls he made to the Del­ ton area also were overcharged as long dis­ tance. Commission and as a board member of the City of Hastings Brownfield Development Authority. He has been active with service to his church, too. Professionally, Bottcher is a licensed en­ gineer and assisted young professionals with their careers. Cove, as a longtime chairman of Ro­ tary’s House Committee, has mentored many new Rotarians in the art of service to the organization. He also participated in the Books for Africa Project. Over the years, Cove has been active in leadership roles at the Presbyterian Church and at the Hastings Country Club. He was also actively involved with the committee promoting efforts to construct the high school. A long-time member of the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers, Cove “is willing to lend a helping hand and has always maintained a strong focus on his family.” a spokesperson said. Noting that Rotary’s motto is service above self, Neil said, “the Red Rose (award) is one time Rotarians pause and pay tribute to their own." This year’s Red Rose awards were pre­ sented to “three completely different people who are all very good Rotarians,” he said. “The thing they have in common is they’ve always been good workers on projects...They have been true, true Rotari­ ans as far as service...giving of them­ selves." Rotary is comprised of 33,000 clubs worldwide, and “the genius of Rotary’s concept is being a non-religious organiza­ tion because it can be in any country...Be­ cause it’s kept that purity. Rotary has never been thought of as a threat to the locality it’s in,” Neil said. “It’s interesting to me when polio re­ cently broke out in Red China, the people in Red China welcomed Rotary with open arms" asking it to try to help contain the disease. “Now they’ve even invited Rotary to start some chapters in Red China," he said. Kinney commented that with the new area codes, something got switched around and local calls got priced as long distance. “Check your bill. People just pay it (phone bill) blindly without checking,” said Kinney. In response an Ameritcch spokesperson "Check your bill. People just pay it blindly without Checking. -j|m Kinney stated that consumers need to check their calling plans. This is because certain call­ ing plans supply only a certain number of calls to particular areas before charhing long distance rates. Other Hastings residents have had simi­ lar concerns with their phone bills from a different phone company. Some claim that they were incorrectly billed for calls they placed to the Delton area. On certain calling plans, Delton re­ cently was changed from being considered a long distance to a local call. Those who believe they were incorrectly billed should contact their service provider for further information. frame and that same originJ 48 acres," the letter said. “The hard work that went into preparing the 1990 Barry County Solid Waste plan and the execution of the host agreement made the development of the February 1999 Barry County Solid Waste Plan up­ date easier and less cdnjroversial." Herm Bottcher. pictured with wife Margaret, has been awarded Rotary's Red Rose Citation. Gordon Cove, shown with wife Bon­ nie, has been named a Rotary Red Rose recipient. Delton proposes competitive cheer team by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Delton Kellogg High School may field a competitive cheer team this coming winter. If it does, fans of boys’ varsity basketball will have to do their own cheering without benefit of a sideline cheerleader squad. DK Athletic Director Mike Garvey told the Delton Kellogg School Board June 24 that “I think it’s time for us to step to that next level for our young ladies," particu­ larly since competitive cheer is considered a sport and will help the district comply with Title IX, he said. Federal Title IX leg­ islation requires equal opportunities for fe­ males to participate in sports. “One of my goals is increasing sports for girls because we’re not in exact compliance with Title IX,” Garvey told the board. Garvey said the district does not have enough money to field both a winter side­ line cheering squad and a winter competi­ tive cheer squad, so the district would have to make do without a winter sideline cheer­ ing team. Sideline cheering is not consid­ ered a sport. Fall sideline cheerleading will remain. “The tradition, fun, and everything that does with doing cheerleading in the fall — the girls don’t want to mess with that," Garvey said. He said competitive cheer is a “much more serious approach" to cheerleading. Team members will be judged on their ath­ letic abilities during meets and invitationals. He said the DK team will be the only competitive cheer squad in the KVA ath­ letic conference. He said that depending on how many girls go out for the squad, he recommends having both a JV and varsity competitive cheer team. He said existing uniforms “will probably get us through a couple of years.” Board member John Wells asked if the switch would cause some “loss of spirit” during basketball games. Garvey replied that there will probably be some, but he talked to the basketball coach and the coach is in favor of the switch. Garvey’s proposal was taken under ad­ visement by the board and a decision will be made on the matter at a future meeting, probably in July, according to Superinten­ dent Ron Archer. In other action at the June 24 meeting, the board voted to switch property and casualty insurance providers, even though the switch will mean a temporary large in­ crease in insurance premiums. tion process was based on favoritism and the playing of personal politics rather than on a fair, unbiased system. She said two parents said they were going to look into transferring their students into other school districts. Marble said she has asked the middle school principal to look into the matter. Also at the board meeting. Archer re­ ported that the Structure Committee has formulated a new plan for the structure of staff committees within the district. He said he hopes to begin the new system in August. The new system will consist of one district-wide core committee, 10 subcom­ mittees, and three building committees — one for the elementary, one for the middle school and one for the high school. The chairpeople of the 10 subcommittees will sit on the district-wide committee. The sub­ committees, covering kindergarten through 12th grade, include language arts, social studies, math, science and health, technol­ ogy, fine arts, physical education and ath­ letics, industrial arts, at-risk programming, and special education. The new structure will replace seven dis­ trict-wide committees involved in such things as curriculum, special education, technology, and at-risk programming. Archer said the new structure was needed to facilitate better communication among teaching staff, particularly from higher to lower grade levels and vice versa. “The teachers have been frustrated because they don’t get a chance to talk from grade level to grade level,” Archer said. With the new structure, “communication will flow in many different directions within the build­ ings and across the district." The school board also discussed the for­ mation of a student field trip policy. Con­ troversy has arisen in the past over which trips should be approved by the school board and which should not be allowed. Archer said. “There’s been a lot of confu­ sion about what meets the criteria for a trip and what does not." One of the main “sticking points" has been over trips causing students to miss class time, he said. Archer will seek sample field trip policies from the Michigan Asso­ ciation of School Boards and send informa­ tion to the board’s policy committee for re­ view. He said the policy should address such things as “issues of (student) behav­ ior,” and whether a trip fits into a class’s curriculum. Wells said questions of district liability on school trips should also be ad­ dressed. Archer told school board members that “we want to be sure we do a better job of being consistent so everybody understands what (trips) will be accepted and not ac­ cepted.” Archer told boa'd members that the new insurance provider is part of a 21-school in­ surance pool that allows the district to re­ coup some of its insurance premium ex­ penses. The pool, headquartered in Grand Rap- ids. is called the West Michigan Risk Man­ agement Trust. Most of the schools sur­ rounding Grand Rapids are members, in­ cluding Kentwood. Forest Hills, Caledonia and Thomapplc Kellogg. The pool is actu­ ally a form of “self-insurance,” something businesses and public institutions are in­ creasingly using to combat increases in in­ surance costs. Had the district stuck with its old insurance provider, it would have had to pay $33,000 more in insurance premi­ ums this coming year, Archer said. The old insurance provider. Bumham In­ surance Group of Battle Creek, proposed an insurance package for 2002-2003 that would cost the district $108,765, up from $75,765 in 2001-2002. The insurance pool payment will be $177,208, which is $68,443 more than the Bumham quote. However, Archer said, $110,000 of the pool premium costs go into a special fund that the district can potentially earn back. “You get parts of it back for several years.” he said. If the district recoups the entire $110,000, then the insurance payment would actually be $67,208. Archer said any interest collected during the time the money is in the special fund is also re­ lumed to the district. He said the Sparta school district, where he worked previously, is a part of the pool, and the arrangement has worked well for that district. The insurance coverage is for all non-fringe benefit insurances required by the district, including vehicle and liabil­ ity insurance. Archer said the main reason insurance costs went up for the district is because DK is in the middle of two lawsuits. Former DK school teacher Holly Medford is suing the district and former DK teacher Fran Grabowski for sexual harassment, and Gra­ bowski is suing three DK teachers and Medford for defamation of character. Archer said he was told those lawsuits are scheduled for trial next summer. Also at the meeting, DK middle school parent Barb Marble told the board that sev­ eral parents were disgruntled after the mid­ dle school held its honors assembly. Marble said those who were not honored had to sit on the gym floor while those be­ ing honored sat in the bleachers. “The par­ ents and kids didn't like that," she said. She also said some students who had earned good grades, such as receiving all Vs or being on the honor roll, were not recognized during the assembly. She said there were those who felt the award selecAlso at the meeting, the board accepted a bid of $185,000 from Vincent Byrnes of Grand Rapids for a home on Stoney Point Drive built by the DKHS building trades classes. The purchase will be completed once a bank loan for the home is processed. Archer said. I �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 7 LCTT6RS from our readers... Let’s defend Pledge of Allegiance Be aware of ‘myths’ in criminal justice To the editor 1 think these “Myths About Criminal Justice” are something that the public might find very interesting: The myth is that “The police will tell me the truth, if they don't, their whole case will be shot.” Reality: Police often believe it to be their job to lie. Even if it doesn't reach the level of "testifying," they have no qualms about lying to a person they suspect of a crime. The government does have to prove a person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before that person can be convicted, but in many cases they can be locked up for months or even years before being tried, based upon a mere accusation. Confession obtained during interroga­ tions might lead to the conviction of an in­ nocent person as much as they might lead to the conviction of someone guilty. It is troubling to law enforcement that the people who had regular contact with lawyers (either because they had money or dealt with lawyers in business or because they were often in trouble with the law) would know their rights. It was the poor or middle-class person who had little experi­ ence who were most likely to need a lawyer most and know his or her legal rights the least. Very few cases arc lost because of fail­ ure to follow the requirement for Miranda warnings. Indeed, most people talk with the police despite having been warned. Today, police routinely continue questioning in im­ portant cases, even when the persons say they don't want io answer questions or ask for a lawyer Resist war makers; let there be peace on earth To the editor The United Nations was established more than 50 years ago to attempt to peace­ fully resolve disputes in the world. Yet the United States and its president, George W. Bush, willfully ignored the United Nations after the terrorists’ attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. I hereby predict that the “War on Terror­ ism” will continue for at least as long as Bush remains president. This is because his standing was floundering before Sept. 11 and he suddenly became popular after he declared this “war.” Hate, revenge and greed are three of the most common causes of war. It is apparent that a majority of people in our country support Bush’s actions and policies. We must understand that wars have never solved problems before, nor have they truly achieved peace. The number of people who are maimed, killed or injured in horrible ways in this “War on Terrorism” will be much greater than the number of lives lost in the attack on the World Trade Center and the Penta­ gon. How can it be that such a comparison is ignored? Are their lives less important than ours? Every time Mr. Bush points his finger in condemnation of another, he points four fingers back at himself. It is apparent to me that George W. Bush and his father, the ex-president, arc deeply obsessed with capturing or killing Saddam Hussein of Iraq. The CIA has been ordered to capture or kill him, and if it fails, the military will do it. Saddam is accused of not allowing the re-entry of weapons inspectors. The previ­ ous inspectors were sent away because he believed spies accompanied them. No men­ tion was made of these spies when Presi­ dent Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell told us the inspectors were not be­ ing allowed into Iraq. Saddam has been accused of deliberately starving his people, yet the United States refuses to send Iraq much-needed food and medicine. Saddam has been accused, without proof, of having weapons of mass destruction, much the same as the weapons we arc us­ ing in our “War on Terrorism." Saddam is being accused of having bio­ logical weapons. It was the U.S. and Brit­ ain that introduced these weapons and sup­ plied them for Saddam when his country was at war with Iran. Both Saddam and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon have been accused of being war criminals, Sharon for killing civilians and Saddam for using biological weapons on Iranians. Could it be that Britain and the U.S. don’t want Saddam telling the World Court about how he got those weapons? Is this the real reason the Bushes (the Elder and the Younger) are obsessed with elimi­ nating him? BURNING, continued from page 1 dirt," he said. “The grass is so brown it would torch right up.” Citizens planning to use fireworks during the holiday weekend are urged to stay on dirt or gravel areas and to have a hose or a bucket of water on hand. “Those little cones are legal but they give off a lot of sparks,” he said. The Michigan State Police is currently investigating a two-acre grass fire believed started by an unattended camp fire two weeks ago near Freeport. “It had probably been burning for six to eight hours before a spark finally go*, away,” said Desjardin. “The wind was only at seven mph, just enough to pop a spark out of the fire pit." If the culprits are identified, they could be prosecuted with a misdemeanor and fined. And. a field fire put out by a neighbor and reported to the Michigan State Police Friday near Hastings is believed to have been started by an illegal bottle rocket. A Rutland Township man noticed the field on fire shortly after hearing the sound of loud fireworks nearby and immediately boarded a loader vehicle and extinguished the flames. Residue found nearby indicated fire­ works were likely the cause of the fire which had burned an area of low cut hay about 30 feet in diameter. Campfires arc allowed and should be no bigger than three feet around by 24 inches high and should be contained in an ap­ proved fire ring. Desjardin said. Metal fire rings with dirt all round like the ones installed this year throughout the Yankee Springs Recreation Area are ideal. Those without access to the metal rings should surround their fire with stones, or bricks to keep the fire banked. The ring should be surrounded by mineral soil or bare dirt, he said. Burning barrel fires are also allowed dur­ ing the ban on open burning, he said. “Campfires arc allowed within reason,” he said, “and you can bum in barrels. If you are going to bum, stand there until it’s out because the minute you turn your back, a spark is going to get away from you.” Desjardin said he keeps tracks of every available weather source and monitors sur­ rounding fire agencies to be aware of whether they’re being dispatched to grass See BURNING, cont. page IS Yassir Arafat is another leader that Bush wants to gel rid of. Arafat will face the Pal­ estine people in an election next January, when they can decide for themselves if they want him to continue as their leader. Arafat often has extended his hand to try to make peace with Israel, but nonetheless is the one blamed for everything that goes wrong in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Bush, meanwhile, calls Sharon a man of peace? Neither Bush nor Sharon will com­ municate with or sec Arafat. You call that good leadership? Let’s have leaders who arc interested in peace, not war, leaders who can communicate and deal with Arafat and settle their differences. Israel gets all kinds of war weapons from us to fight the Palestinians, who have few guns and only have the crudest of weapons and arc reduced to throwing stones and sui­ cide bombings. Palestinians are killed by Israeli tanks, guns and bombs in much larger numbers than Israelis killed by sui­ cide bombers. Israel is taking territory, bar­ ricading thousands of Palestinians on land Israel now claims. Palestinians' homes are blown to pieces by tanks so they have no homes to return to. Women and children are shot to death by Israeli soldiers. On and on goes the occupation by Israel. I get the impression that Sharon has a sly appearance of innocence while horrible ac­ tions take place. Let’s stop the hate and revenge. Let’s work for peace, not war! Let there be peace on earth and good will to all men and women. Let peace begin whh every one of ■us... now! Justine McLean, Hastings Why ask for a lawyer if you arc inno­ cent, you say? Officers asking questions often already have beliefs about what the truth is. These beliefs color their perceptions and memories of answers. Innocent statements end up being confessions because the offi­ cer heard one thing when another was meant. This can happen with the best of in­ tentions on the part of the officer. Things said may be taken out of con'ext. It is very seldom that the entire statement is recorded in anything other than the memo­ ries of the officer and the accused. Again, even with the best of intentions, memories are faulty. It will be the memory of the offi­ cer against that of the accused, and the offi­ cer is usually believed. Police officers have been known to lie about what they have been told or what they promised. Not all officers do this, and few do it all the time. They arc human, though. They are trying to do a job — pro­ tect the public. Some feel that if the only way to do this is to lie, they will do it. Mar.y officers feel that it is their job to He when necessary in questioning a suspect, and they will tell you that. They will lie to a suspect or witness (or his/her family and friends) about what they know what someone else is saying, or what the consequences of a statement arc, if they think it will help them nail the per­ petrator. Most experienced attorneys usually tell clients that when an officer wants to ask questions about any crime, unless they are simply a witness who knows no one in­ volved, they should have a lawyer present when they answer questions. People who were just there, with friends, often are charged as accomplices. The things sus­ pects say that get them into trouble are written down. The things that show them to be innocent are often forgotten and do not appear in any report. Sometimes they are not even heard. There are innocent people in prison to­ day, even on death row, who did not heed this advice and thought that since they hadn't done anything wrong, they should talk with the police. (This can be found under probation vio­ lator of innocent persons in Michigan under the link of myths about criminal justice). Nancy Doom, Middleville The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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What about ‘Under God’ “How do you feel about the decision by at least one judge from the 9th U.S. District judge that the words “under God" make the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional?" To the editor: The Pledge of Allegiance. The Declaration of Independence. The oath of office. The opening of each session of Congress. Our monetary unit The oath each one of us takes standing before a judge and jury. All these contain references to God. our Creator. If one is deemed unconstitutional, how long before ail are stricken from our lives, our culture, our great nation? In our present culture of “feelings" and not offending any­ one. we have discarded facts and history. * This country was founded by people who came to escape tlte oppression of their abil­ ity to practice the religion to establish a country that embraced the peoples' right and freedom to worship God and not fear violence or repression from that belief. That is a fact. i This country was bom out of the belief of a higher and almighty Creator who endowed us with certain unalienable rights that the government would not be allowed to interfere with. That is a fact. Immigrants flooded to this country because they believed these things. They came here knowing that these beliefs were important, were encouraged and what made this country the “Nation that God has blessed.” That is a fact. We are letting our core beliefs fall by the wayside in the name of “diversity" and political co ’■ectness in the form that no one should be offended, even if they are in the smallest of minorities. We are not a nation of atheists, but there are enough out there that I’m sure would welcome Mr. Newdow and his family. His child is not “forced" to recite tlie Pledge, it is optional. But to deprive the majority from this freedom, this liberty, this ultimate profes­ sion of our love and loyalty to the greatest nation our God’s green earth, is wrong and it’s time for us to stand up and once again defend her. Maureen Dudley, Dowling State lawmakers playing ‘chicken’ To the editor: 4tU, In a politically brutal game of “qfticken." Democratic and Republican legislators are trying to intimidate each ocher into cough­ ing up enough votes to solve the state’s budget crisis. Almost all of our elected leaders agree that additional revenues are necessary to balance the state budget, but fiercely dis­ agree on how to raise those revenues. The ultimate threat in this partisan battle is that if revenues are not increased, funding that cities, villages, townships and counties use to pay for such services as police and fire protection, county jails, roads and parks will be slashed. Few legislators want to be held responsi­ ble for laying off city police officers or fire­ fighters. the early release of prisoners from the county jail, or the shutting down of a favorite village park. However, in a terrible display of partisan­ ship, some in Lansing are now guaranteeing that they will cut funding to local govern­ ments if a compromise isn’t reached. At a point in our nation’s history when every police officer and firefighter is needed to respond to or avert a crisis, some legislators appear to be ready to devastate the budgets of local governments in a fit of political spite. Let’s hope that cooler heads prevail at the state capital. The public's safety is too important to be a political bargaining chip. Robert L. May Mayor Pro-Tern, City of Hastings HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 by Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 jvnn uacoDs rreoenc uacoos President VcoHaudant Steven Jacobs Sacrotary/Troawrer • NEWSROOM • David T. \bung (Editor) Elaine Gibed (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowali Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Sham a Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • LaVonnc Brainard. Nashville: Charlotte Bonnema, Hastings: “I think the judges should just leave it alone. Under God should stay in the Pledge." “I think the judge was right to make that decision." “I disagree with the deci­ sion. We all live under God” “I think people arc being too petty and.making too much of this issue." “I think it stinks!" This is­ sue is making people very upset." “I think that the pledge is about patriotism, not about faith in God.” CiassAed ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am. to 5:30 pm.. Saturday* 8 30 am til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rales: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year m adjovxng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: RO. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 4. 2002 - Pago 5 Miss Middleville/Barry County, continued from page 1 Career Prep program participants (from left, kneeling) teacher Alison Gardner. Jennifer Basset. Tascha Hinckley, (second row) Jennifer Grogan. Natasha Hur­ ley. Barbara Crawford. Tracy Hom. tour guide Marta from the DNR, (back row) teacher Patrick Purgiel. William Woodmansee. Charles Hall. Bud McMellon. James Burton and Brandon Wymer. Missing from the photo are Eddy Orman and Daniet>e Wilkins. Area teens explore career possibilities Thirteen teen-agers from Hastings, Ma­ ple Valley and Delton schools arc partici­ pating in the Career Exploration program, sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District. The fivc-wcck program teaches 14- and 15-year-olds how to complete job applica­ tions, write cover letters and resumes, and how to interview for jobs. The teens explore careers through com­ puter data base searches and by taking field trips to observe people in their work envi­ ronment. During field trips, students gain knowledge about job skills, wages, benefits and educational requirements. Field trips include visits to the Yankee Springs Recreation Center, The U.S. Post Office, Fclpausch Food Center, The Viking Corporation, McDonald's, Regional Man­ agement Technical Center. Koyo Corpora­ tion, Aero-Med, Kent County International Airport, Fifth Circuit Court, Michigan State Capitol and Museum, the Jack Loeks Stu­ dio 28, W.K. Kellogg Dairy Farm and Bird Sanctuary, Fort Custer Industrial Center, Flexfab, Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, the Hastings Industrial Incubator, Union Pump, Thomapple Manor, Circle in the Park Thea­ ter and Western Michigan University. In class, students discuss realistic career goals, skills needed for certain jobs, and the importance of setting educational goals. The participants took skill and interest sur­ veys and were advised individually con­ cerning their unique abilities and job pref­ erences. Students thoroughly researched their pre­ ferred career using the Michigan Occupa­ tional Information System. The students also profit from several guest speakers rep­ resenting Davenport University, Baker Col­ lege, Ionia State Prison, Corrections Offi­ cer, Randy Waite and Hastings Citv Police Officer Cliff Morse. These young people also acquired basic computer skills while developing, writing and re-writing resumes and cover letters. Prior to a mock interview, students watched several examples of proper job interview­ ing techniques. Business Career Education teacher Mary Dawson conducted the mock job interviews and offered individual ad­ vice. The Career Exploration program is coor­ dinated by Joyce Snow, while the classes are taught by Patrick Purgiel and Alisa Gardner. The program opened June 17 and meets four days a week from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students participating in the program included Jennifer Bassett. James Burton. Barbara Crawford, Jennifer Grogan, Duane Hall. Tascha Hinckley, Tracy Horn, Na­ tasha Hurley, Bud McMellcn, Edward Or­ man, Danielle Wilkins, William Woodman­ see and Brandon Wymer. she is also on the varsity softball team and is in the color guard of the band. She will be played “God Bless the USA" on her saxophone in the talent portion of her pro­ gram. She selected “Locks of Love” as her platform. She received a $100 savings bond. Also competing were: • Sadie Bowerman, 17, of Middleville, a senior at Thomapple Kellogg High School. She did a cheer dance with tumbling for her talent. Her parents are Martha and Fritz Bowerman. Her platform was promoting early childhood education. • Rebecca Dufresne, 17, of Hastings a senior this fall at Thomapple Kellogg High School She has been very active in 4-H, acted in school plays and in the Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theater pro­ ductions. Her dramatic reading touched hu­ morously on the things all public speakers want to say as well as the pitfalls of being a speaker. Her platform was preventing cru­ elty to animals. Her parents are Kim and Cathy Dufresne. • Amanda Fisk of Middleville, who turned 17 years old on the day after the pageant. She will be a senior this year at the TK High School. Her parents are Ken and Rhonda Fisk. Her dance was a sweet expression of life. Her platform was pro­ moting elementary music education. • Amya Rudnik, 20, who will be a junior this fall at Olivet college. This Delton resi­ dent has been active in 4-H, works with dogs and horses and is an experienced art­ ist. She narrated a slide show to talk about her art as her talent. Her parents are Charles and Cynthia Rudnik. Her platform focused on helping eliminate animal abandonment. Besides the scholarships, which were presented, DuFresne and Smith both re­ ceived $100 scholarships for collecting the most funds during the various scholarship fund-raisers held to support this year’s pag­ eant. Erin Moss, Miss Michigan 2002, at­ tended the pageant and encouraged all the young women to pursue their dreams. Nikki Schiedel, last year's Miss Middlcville-Barry County, played the piano for the last time as a farewell gift to the audi­ ence. She thanked everyone for allowing her to have a great year representing the county. Dancers from Harmony D mcc Source in Middleville helped the pageant with “Put­ tin’ on the Ritz” and enjoying an island get­ away. The dancers were Kelly Kowalczyk, Stephanie Buer, Adam Terpstra, Karen Miller, Nikki Billett, Andrea Truer, Mela­ nie Truer and Michelle Lenartz. Terry Terpstra directed the dance numbers. The judges were Debbie Nelson of Paw Paw, Kathy Dood of Grand Rapids, Lisa Roossien of Grand Rapids, Michelle Kershner of Grand Rapids and celebrity judge Dr. James Smiggcn of Ada. Kelli Leep, executive director of the pag­ eant, presented Schiedel with flowers and at least one scrapbook of a year filled with events and appearances. Pageant producer Cheryl Peters encour­ aged everyone to help support the scholar- ship pageant. Anyone interested in voluntcenng or providing financial support for the pageant can call Lecp at 795-5337 or Peters at 795-4972. Bucher will help crown the next Miss Middleville-Barry County on Saturday June 28, 2003. ’ HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, JULY 11. 2002 - 6:00 P.M. at HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold a pubic hearing to consider a request tor a SITE PLAN REVIEW by Merle L Palmer. 47 Trafe End. Delton. Mich. tor a Home Occupation. Sec. 18 2 This property is zoned RL The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesday. 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and 1:15 to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49056 Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mat or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public heanng Hope Township wN provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities al the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with dteaMtttes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope TownsNp Clerk by writing or caMing the deck at the address or telephone number listed below A meeting of foe Planning Commission will be held immediately following the heanng to decide on the above request and any other business that may legally come before trits Board Unda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 South M-43 Highway Il---- Mr- t Ui Hastings, wu euuoo (616) 948-2464 Why do all the work when we can do it for you? MwMawn Jlenhiv, Retirement Vitiate Ji 1821 N. East St., Hastings, Ml 49058 An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community it Now Taking Reservations it Woodlawn Meadows is pleased to offer assisted living services to those requiring various levels of assistance with activities of daily living and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. Limited vacancy remaining in assisted living. 616-897-0200 A Leisure Living Managed Company - www.leteure-ttvfng.com Keep your Mends are relatives informed Send them The Hastings BANNER CaT 945-9554 to Subscribe. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT* MG TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY MFORMATKJN OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (2<8) 362-5459 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by William H. Leffew and Yolanda Leffew, husband and wife of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor to American General Finance, Inc., dated the 20th day of April, AX)., 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed*, tor the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on the 10th day of June, AD.. 1999,in Document 1030945 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of $36,794.04 (Thirty six thou­ sand seven hundred ninety four dollars and four cents) including interest there on 11.99% (eleven point ninety-nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sad mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of foe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, foe 18th day of July, A.D., 2002, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the Township of Castleton, in foe County ot Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Township of Castleton. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: Lot(«) 20 of Block D of Pleasant Shores, according to foe plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 59 Commonly known as: 1067 Brooks Drive. Tax ID: 08-05-130-004-020-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 13. 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO . L.P.A. By. Daniel E. Best (P58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Waltman. Weinberg & Reis Co. L.PA. 785 W. Big Beaver Rd . Ste 310 Troy. Mi 46084 PROPERTY TO BE POSTED: 1067 Brooks Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 (7/11) FILM PROCESSING FAST ft CONVENIENT J-Ad Graphics ■ North of Hastings on M-43 HASTINGS 4 Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner A New Name, New Mission, New Pledge of Service To You Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. Wilkinson County Commission City of Hastings District No. 1 Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 948-9549 Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state of the art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) Pennock Partner, Kimberly Norris, M.D., Ophthalmologist Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES > in , Ototession11’ progressjy, ’’ Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 I_________ Doris L Vrooman GRAND RAPIDS - Doris L. Vrooman. age 91. of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings died Friday. June 28, 2002 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Vrooman was bom on Sept. 19. 1910 in Rutland Township. Barry County, the daughter of George and Sarah (Havens) Hart. She was raised in Hope Township where she attended the Brush Ridge School and in the Hastings area, atterding Hastings schools. She was married to Robert Vrooman on Oct. 6. 1930. Mrs. Vrooman’s employment included the former Barry County Medical Facility (now Thomapple Manor) for 25 years. Hastings Public Schools, Hastings Manufacturing Company, and the former Hastings Hotel. She was a member of Women of the More Obituaries, Page 12 Moose #626. member and Past President Barry County Sportswomen’s Club. Affectionately known as the “Cookie Lady" while working at the Medical Facility. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing and traveling. Mrs. Vrooman is survived by son. Howard (Janice) Vrooman of Delton; daughter. Betty (Robert) Hollister of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grand­ children; several great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Robert Vrooman Feb. 15. 1970; two infant sons; grandson. Michael Vrooman; brother. William Hart; sister-in­ law. Thea Hart; sister. Mary Munyon; brother-in-law. Lyle Munyon; sister-in-law. Marguerite Kaechele and brother-in-law, Carlton Kaechele. Services were held Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Brown officiated. Burial was at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retirement Community Benevolent Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. IM—HU Robin Frame Worship Together... | —at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 im.; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pzn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 azn. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Satur­ day 3*30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.: classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fiat grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sun­ day. 11:00 azn.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 azn.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center Sl). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 azn. and 10 a.m. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 azn. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.: Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 10:00 azn.; Worship 11:00 azn.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 pzn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-ll a.m.; P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 azn.; Sunday School 11:15 azn. Nurs­ ery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pestor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 azn. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 pzn. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K5). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW 4k MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a_m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prsyer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. Dav id T. Hustwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pas­ lor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9: 30 im. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wbrship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pzn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Paslor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 im. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10: 30 a.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mau Sunday at 9: 30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Saturday. July 6 - 8.*00 pzn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday, July 7 - 800 4 IODO azn. Wor­ ship; 11:30 to 12:45 pzn. Mission Trip to send off lunch; 1:00 p.m. Mission Trip teaai leaving for Ohio. Wednesday. July 10 - 7:00 p.m. Worship. Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bourna Music Director. 8:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshmenu. 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for age? five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Sunday. July 7 9:00 am. Traditional Worship Ser­ vice; 9:20 azn. Children's Wor­ ship; 10:00 azn. Coffee Hour Dining Room; 10:30 a.m. Con­ temporary Worship Service; 10:50 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children's Workship is available during both Service. Monday. July 8 - 9; 15 azn. Staff meets for prayer and planning; 12:00 noon Dead­ line for summer newsletter. 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Dining Room. Tuesday. July 9 7:00 pzn. Personnel Committee Lounge. Wednesday. July 10 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7.00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Classroom. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-fiUed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mxh. 49073. Sun. Praise 4 Worship 10: 30 azn.. 6:00 pzn.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys 4 girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special" For information call I-6I6-73I-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER .1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACI • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan 'v HASTINGS - Dale Lynn “Frog" LaDere. age 42, of Hastings died Sunday. June 30, 2002 at Algonquin Lake. Mr. LaDere was bom on Sept. 13, 1959 in Hastings, MI. the son of Vercile R. and Shirley E. (Locke) LaDere. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended St. Rose School and Hastings schools. He was employed by Hastings Sanitary Service for several years and by Rough Sawn Specialists for a brief time. Mr. LaDere is survived by sons. Jason and Jeremy; mother. Shirley LaDere of Hastings; brother, Lewis LaDere of Bellingham, WA, Gerald LaDere of Hastings, Kenneth LaDere of Hastings. Scott LaDere of Wayland; special friend. Deb Strouse of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his father. Vercile on Aug. 27. 1999. Visitation will be Friday, July 5. 2002 10 a.m. until service time. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. July 5. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Fr. Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood Sl. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Wonhip Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9*30 azn.. 10:00­ 10:45 azn. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from II :00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our NewSunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Tune" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us al 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan f J ted L; . : Craven, ' | MIDDLEVILLE - Doris Cravero. age 83. of Middleville, died Thursday. June 27, 2002 at Carveth Village in Middleville. She was bom Sept. 24,1918 in Montreal. Canada, the daughter of Peter and Florence Mihalciuc. She married Michael P. Cravero Sr.. March 17. 1938. died May 9. 2001. They moved to Middleville in 1980 from Detroit Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed being with her family. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband; one brother and five sis­ ters. Surviving is a son, Mich-ael P. (Cheryl) Cravero Jr. of Middleville; two grandchil­ dren. Amy (Chuck) Christ-enscn of Kalamazoo, Emily Cravero of Middleville; great-granddaughter, Claire Marie Christensen; sisters, Katherine (George) Walsh of Livonia^, Ann (Tony) Armento of Warren; brother. Ted Mihalcuc of New Mexico; many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Respecting her wishes private services will be held, burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | ^^eraldin^Mcu^raig* CLARKSVILLE - Geraldine Mae Craig bom April 31, 1929, of Clarksville. Mich, joined husband Ralph S. Craig and daugh­ ter Sheila (Craig) Gilbert in Heaven on June 28, 2002. Gerry lost her 15 year baffle with cancer after a courageous and brave fight. Her wit wisdom, and sense of community will long be remembered by family and friends. Gerry was a long time member of the Happy Hens Extension group of Ionia County. A life long faithful member of the Bowne Center United Methodist Church where she was organist and choir member. She introduced and supervised the live nativity for many years. UMW member, and legendary for her pies at all church sup­ pers. She is survived by sisters. Margaret (Clyde) Meyers of Peoria, III. and Maxine (Fred) Friedli of Rochester Hills. Mich.; daughters. Bonnie Craig of Caledonia and Wendy (Chuck) Grudzinskas of Roswell. Ga.; sons, Kirk Craig and Tim (Debbie) Craig of Alto. Mich.; son-in-law. Gar) Gilbert of Lowell. Mich.; seven grandchil­ dren and two great grandchildren; many more family, friends and her faithful com­ panion. Izzy. A Celebration of Lfie Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday. July 3. 2002 at 1 p.m. at the Roth-Gerst Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Bowne Center UMC. Barry County Hospice, or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Roth-Gerst Funeral Home. ^ChariesJ^eachnau NASHVILLE - Charles E. Beachnau. age 43. of Nashville died Saturday, June 29. 2002 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. He was bom Dec. 23. 1958 in Denver. Colo., the son of Bill and Wanda (Hough) Beachnau. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1977. While in school he was known as an excellent distance runner. He held school records for the 2 mile and cross country events which stood for over six years. In 1990 he married Teresa Frayer of Bellevue, the couple was married for nine years. Charles joined the U.S. Army in 1977 after graduating from high school. During his 20+ years of service he saw active duty in the Gulf War, Korea. Central America and Saudi Arabia. He was currently a student at MSU. preparing for a fall graduation with a degree in Regional Environmental Planning. Upon graduation he was to receive a military pro­ motion to the rank of Major. While at MSU he was active in various scholarship and social activities including membership in the Alpha Gamma Ro fra­ ternity and ASMSU. He was also a Bailey Scholar and was involved with the McNair Scholarship Program. He enjoyed bicycle riding, running, poli­ tics. and especially spending time with fiis children. Mr. Beachnau is survived by son. Tyler Beachnau of Bellevue; daughter. Audrey Beachnau of Bellevue; father. Bill (Joanne) Beachnau of Hastings; mother. Wanda (Bud) Herald of Hubberston. MI; brothers, Mike (Tracey) Beachnau of Nashville, MI, Randy (Nicole) Beachnau of Germany; sis­ ters, Janice Beachnau of Lansing, MI. Staci Martin of Potterville. Tracey Beachnau of Plainwell and Sonja Beachnau of Kinchloe. MI; significant other. Marjorie Mesa of California; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. July 3,2002 at Maple Valley Chapel. Paslor Don Roscoe and Dr. Leroy Harvey. MSU officiated. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charles Beachnau Memorial Fund or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel. Edith S. Fox | BETHESDA. MARYLAND - Edith S. Fox of Bethesda. Maryland; wife of Gordon D. Fox (deceased) originally of Alaska, Mich.; ashes to be buried at Alaska Cemetery on Wednesday. July 10 at 10:30 a.m. Friends and relatives are welcome. J Billie Jean (Hopkins) Keller Chandler; ATLANTA. GA - Mrs. Billie Jean (Hopkins) Keeler Chandler. 78. of Atlanta. GA, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2002 at the home of her daughter in Kennesaw. GA. Mrs. Chandler was bom on May 13, 1924 in Lawton. OK the daughter of Fred and Lola (Crane) Hopkins. The family moved to Hastings. MI in 1938 and Billie graduated from Hastings High School in the Class of 1941. She was married to Dale C. Keeler who proceeded her in death in 1954. She then moved to Oklahoma City and was married to Wallace Chandler who also preceded her in death. She continued to live in Oklahoma City until she moved to Kennesaw to be with her daughter. Billie was employed at Wendy’s in Kennesaw at the time of her death. She is survived by her children. Karen (Keeler) Taylor of Kennesaw. GA; Kerry Keeler and Jack Chandler, both of Oklahoma City. OK; two grandsons and two great grandsons; a brother. Bob and Betty Hopkins of Hastings; and brothers-inlaw. Lawrence (Honk) and Della Keeler of Hastings and Dean and Alice Keeler and many nieces and nephews all of the Hastings area. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at Hastings Township Cemetery’ at a later date. HASTINGS - Robin Frame, age 49. of Hastings, died Tuesday. June 25. 2002 as the result of an automobile accident. He was bom March 4. 1953 in Detroit, the son of Boy and Emily (Gould) Frame. He graduated from Grosse Pointe South High School, and Western Michi-gan University. He received certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from Kalamazoo Valley College. He married Wendy J. Oass March 31. 1984. Robin has worked for Bronson Hospital in Kala-mazoo for more than 20 years as a Registered Res-piratory Therapist in the Neo Natal intensive care unit. He enjoyed reading, painting, and being with his fami­ ly* He was preceded in death by his father. Dr. Boy Frame Sr. Surviving are his wife. Wendy J. Frame of Hast-ings; one son. Nathaniel B. Frame of Hastings; daughters. Kelly J. Frame of Hastings. Sarah E. Frame of Hastings; mother. Jane Frame of Grosse Pointe Park; brother. Dr. Richard (Amy) Frame of Salt Lake City; sister. Abagail (Dan) McCarrel of Pasadena. Cal.; six nieces and nephews; mother-in-law. Sally Oass and sister-in-law. Ellen (David) Zatolokin. both of Novi. Memorials can be made to Robin Frame children’s scholarship fund. Funeral services were held Saturday. June 29. 2002 al the Hastings First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Nelson E. Lumm and Rev. Richard Grudl officiated. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | "'^^hiUipWJPatten MATTAWAN - Phillip W. Patten, age 62. of Mattawan, formerly of Hastings, passed away on May 27, 2002 in Kalamazoo. MI. Phillip was bom on Jan. 24, 1939 in Grand Rapids, the son of Maurice and Lillian (Daily) Patten. The family moved to Hastings. MI in 1945 and Phil graduated from Hastings High School in 1956 and Western Michigan University. Phil was formerly employed by the Marshall Music Company and Standard Music Company. He was a very talented musician and a member of the Valley View Bible Church. Oshtcmo. where he was a board member, organist and taught Sunday school for many years. Phil is survival by his wife, Shirley, of Mattwan; two daughters, Pam and Todd Olson of Grand Rapids and Tatayanna Patten of Charlottsville. VA; one grandson; two brothers. Gaylord and Noreen Patten of Bartie Creek and Maurice and Mary Patten of Kalamazoo; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Teesdale of Sand Lake and Bob and Betty Hopkins of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter. Julie; three brothers and one sis­ ter. Cremation has taken place upon his request and a memorial service was held in Oshtemo. Agnes L Andrews______ I HASTINGS - Agnes L. Andrews, age 85. Hastings died Saturday. June 29. 2002 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mrs. Andrews was bom on May 17. 1917 in Lansing, MI the daughter of Peter and Anna (Doll) Minich. She was raised in the Lansing area and attended Catholic schools there. She was married to Ralph L. Andrews on Sept. 16. 1939 in Lansing. She moved to Hastings in 1949 from Detroit. She was employed for several years as a nurses aide at Provincial House (now Tendercare) and the Barry County Medical Care Facility (now Thomapple Manor) in Hastings. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. St. Rose Guilds. St. Rose Altar Society. Pennock Hospital Guild. Agnes was devoted to creating a warm fam­ ily environment for her church and her many friends. She loved to play games, cards, go fishing, camping and golfing. Mrs. Andrews is survived by her daugh­ ters, Patricia (Thomas) Chmiel of Clarksville. Sharon Cole of Delton. Susan (Jeffrey) Braddy of Chicago; sons. Richard Andrews of Chicago. James Andrews of Ft. Lauderdale. FL. Thomas (Molly Cove) Andrews of Parchment; 15 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister. Helen Crafton of Lansing. Preceding her in death were husband: Ralph. April 19. 1991; sons-in-law. Gary Gahan on Sept. 27. 1996 and Gary Cole on Sept. 3. 2000; brother. Louis Minich; sis­ ters. Marie Brooks and Ruth Cappell. Services were held Wednesday, July 3. 2002 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church with co/celebrants Rev. Fr. Alfred Russell and Rev. Fr. Charles Fischer. Burial was at Hastings’ Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. American Lung Ass’n or American Diabetes Ass’n. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4 2002 - Page 7 BOY, Jakob Alan Baker was bom June 6. 2002. He weighed 9 lb. I cz. The proud parents are Jeremy and Nicole (Wood) Bak­ er and little brother Alex. Grandparents are Doug and Chris Wood and Elon and Janice Baker. TWIN GIRLS, Isabelle Joan and Ruby Francis, bom at Spectrum East Hospital. Grand Rapids on June 13, 2002 at 10:02 and 10:03 to Tom and Donna Finnic of Rockford, Mich. Weighing 5 lbs. I oz. and 5 lbs. both 19 1/4 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Samuel, age 2. Proud grandparents are Joan Finnic of Hastings and Francis Haefele of Denver. Co. BOY, Jonathan Royce, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 2. 2002 at 6:10 p.m. to Renee and Tom Rosenberg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. Moores to observe 60th anniversary Delbert and Elizabeth (Betty) Moore will celebrate their 60th anniversary on July 6, 2002. They were married in Freeport July 6. 1942. Friends and relatives are invited, Satur­ day. July 6, at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Nashville. Hosted by their children - Diana and Stewart Gross, Joan Stump, Sue and Terry Dryer, Kathy and son Neil Moore, Roger and Cindy Allen, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Moore Jr. They have 26 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Dunnigans to mark 65th anniversary Rex and Evelyn (Surine) Dunnigan will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniver­ sary on July 3, 2002. They plan to celebrate with their family, daughter Jan Boik and her sons Brent, Kent and Wade Van Buren and their families, and son Reg and Peg Dunni­ gan and their children Marcia. Mark and Matt Dunnigan and their families. They would love to have a note or card from family and friends at 406 W. Wood­ lawn, Apt. B, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Zel Gregerson’s open house slated Zel Gregerson’s 90th birthday open house will be July 14. 2002 from 1-6 p.m. at Gun Plain Township Hall. 8th St., Plainwell. MI. No gifts please. GIRL, Molly Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 10. 2002 at 6:21 p.m. to Matt and Pearl Goodemoot of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Nancy and Doug Anderson of Delton celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2002. GIRL. Mallury Grace, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 10. 2002 al 7:13 pan. to Jessica and Gregg Swift of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ryan Christian, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 14. 2002 al 8:32 a.m. to Michelle and Curtiss Vanier of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jason Robert, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on June 9. 2002 al 10:58 a m. to Seri­ na A. Brace and Paul C. Kesler Jr. of Nashville. Weighing b lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Michael Anthony Brown, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 12. 2002 at 11:48 p.m. to Tammy J. James and Jimmy­ Brown of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Alissa Paige, bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on June 4. 2002 at 4:54 p.m. to Rachelle Heacock and TJ. Deal of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Leia Winick. bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 12.2002 at 2:36 a.m. to Kathryn (Katie) and Nathan Winick of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY’, Brian and Lorraine (Wilcox) Benedict of Vermontville announce the birth of their son. Beniamin Raymond, bom May 16. He weighed 4 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 17 1/2 inches long. His big brothers are David. Daniel. Joseph and Samuel. Grandparents are Harold Benedict, Raymond and Ardath Wilcox. BOY. Harrison Jon. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 10, 2002 to Jim and Cindy Upright of Charlotte. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Barry Historical Society elects officers for 02-03 The Barry County Historical Society held its annual meeting June 20 at the COA building in downtown Hastings and had election of officers for 2002-2003. Holly Steiner was re-elected president, Joyce Weinbrecht vice president, Priscilla Beavan secretary, Harland Nye treasurer and Doris Greenfield, Nellie Richards and Frank Weinbrecht for seats on the board of directors of the society. Norma Sot hard was elected to fill out Nye’s term on the board, which expires in 2004. Nyla Nye was named archivist and Har­ land Nyc parliamentarian. The evening began with a potluck sup­ per. Gordon Barlow gave the invocation. Other business of the evening included discussion of the May 11 auction and when another one could be arranged because the May event was rained out. There is still quite a lot left to sell. It was decided that the same committee that arranged the first would continue and set up a second sale time with the auctioneer. Bud Leonard, Furring Committee chairman, reported onJhe progress of the committee. The committee is interested in ideas for future events and projects. Voucher forms have been designed and printed to help with future bookkeeping. The Veteran.®’ Book is now ready for the final proofreading, which should be com­ pleted soon. The Barry County Rural School History Bookshelf is now completed, with the final addendum ready for sale. The society is still collecting UPSC la­ bels from Spartan products. Doris Green­ field will continue to collect them. Spartan pays $20 for every 1,000 labels sent in. Andersons enjoy 25th anniversary BOY', Lucas Delbert, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 18. 2002 at 10:01 a.m. to Daemeon and Jennifer Richards of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inch­ es long. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. July 16. 2002, at 7:00 p.m. In the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Lora Bowen. 425 East Walnut Street. Hastings. Michigan (See map below) The applicant >i<ss requested a variance from Section 30-859 (b) ol the City ol Hastings Code of Ordinances, that It granted, wilt allow a fence In the side yard to be higher than the maximum allowed 6 feet. Legal description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS, Lot 9. Block 7. Eastern Addition. The surveys are beginning to come in, as are dues for 2002-2003. There is no change in due amounts, it’s still $10 per member, $15 for couples and $100 for life member­ ship The Barry County Historical Society’s address is now: P.O. Box 311, Hastings 49058-0311. The membership committee hopes that the new envelope system will help members communicate with the soci­ ety about dues and other matters. It was voted to reimburse the Commis­ sion on Aging for the use of its copy ma­ chine and other supplies the society might use in the amount of $15 per year. Sales booths will be set up again at the usual events, Delton Founders Day, Sum­ merfest and the Homemakers Extension Bazaar. The auditing committee will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 18. There will be an organizational meeting in late July or early August 2002 for offi­ cers and board of directors The society voted to donate $50 to the 4th of July Veterans Association, to be ap­ plied to the annual Salute to Veterans at Charlton Park on ’^dependence Day. The next regular meeting of the society will be held Thursday. Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at the COA Building, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Julie DeBoer will present the pro­ gram on the Barry County Advocacy pro­ gram. There will be a board of director’s meet­ ing at 6 p.m. at the same site. Barry County Historical Society pro­ grams, meetings and events are open to the community. July Sp&ciaLs ( / ORGANIC pitX>DbCCE!i> us HEALTH UfllLEV ■VHR Everyday Moisturizer Cookie^Ni Cremes t SALE PRICE SRLE PRICI s10.45 s2.62 Cascadlan farm 15% OFF 421 i Et st ORGnmc Assorted Sunscreens [ SPF15-36 and Bender-Russell to marry Sept. 13 Jack and Cindy Bender of Hastings and Jim Russell of Marquette are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Jenny Bender and Frank Russell. Jenny is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School. She received her bachelor of arts degree in music from Michigan State University and is currently teaching music and drama at Cityside Middle School in Zeeland. MI. Frank is a 1986 graduate of Tempe High in Arizona. He received his BA degree in psychology at Arizona Slate University. Frank is currently employed by State Farm Insurance in Grand Rapids, as a claims spe­ cialist. A Sept. 13. 2002 wedding ha* been set. The couple will reside in Holland. Ml. ---------HASTINGS BUILDING ---------PRODUCTS ......... 1 w WALNUT STREET NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing lor the following SpeoaJ Use Permits CASE NUMBER SP-7-2002: Rlcherd end Donne Qontwicha. LOCATION: 14280 8. Kellogg School Rd.. in Section 28 of Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e. smal engine repair), in the AR zoning drstnet CASE NUMBER SP-8-2002: Robert end Barbara Tetay. LOCATION: 8143 8. Clark Rd., in Section 25 of Maple Grove Tv^j. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel in the a zoning district MEETING DATE: July 25, 2002. TIME. 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Budding at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of tie above described prop­ erty (ies) will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wiN bo given the opportunity to ba heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use appl»cabon(s) is/aro available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12-1 pjn.). Monday thru Friday. Please caM the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 lor further information The County of Barry wil provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ vidual with disabilities at the meetmg/bearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuais with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or caMng the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284. DebbieS. Smith. Barry County Clerk (7/4) natural Bug Repellents Terra Chips .... Dill Relish SALE PRICt s3.18 ^.Spritzers -6 PACKMundWn PHMppi* Vopcai Written comments win be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request lor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Cleric (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1­ 800-649-3777 Everll Manshum City Cleric s»on SALE PRICE SRLE PRICE s2.51 Rog Pnc* S5 04 s4.94 ANNE S HEALTH FOODS | -NATURAL FOOD -VITAMINS -HERBS OPEN Mon ■ Fri K) TO 6. Sat 10 re 4 • K)4 E State St. Hostings Ml 400*58 (616) 945-0875 • Prices Good While Supplies Last �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 The restored depot at Saranac is open for visits on the second and fourth Sundays of July and August Racing has relumed to Portland Road. Under new owners, it is called the Ionia Raceway Park. Races are on Friday nights at 8 o'clock. They run Modifiers, Pro Slocks and Mora Cars. The Lake Odessa Fair parade was held Wednesday morning, July 3. The first events take place on the fairgrounds Tuesday with the midway opening each day at noon. The fair ends with a big bang on Sunday night with fireworks following the demoli­ tion derby. There is harness racing each day. The grassy plot next to the library has had a change. Friends of the Library have provided a new bike rack for library patrons. The grass has been removed and replaced with gravel to make a better spot for the bike rack. This may deter some of the night-time shenanigans that have occurred there, especially with bikes and skateboards. The “Map Lady” will be speaking at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the county genealogy society meeting at Lake Manor. This is another approach to research. Often on plat maps one can find several ancestors listed as owning farms near each other. The Sept. 1 deadline is coming soon for appli­ cants for First Families in the class of 2002. One application went home with an Ohio lady who came for Alumni Day. The Depot/Museum had more than 80 On July 4 Dear Readers: Today is Independence Day. This year, we should pay less attention to the fireworks and more to the meaning of our country's founding and the values it holds dear. With our servicemen and women once again fighting on foreign shores, I am reprinting one of my favorite patriotic pieces and hope you will enjoy t. Here it is: I Am the Nation by Otto Whittaker Les and Virginia Yonkers (Class of 1937) chat with Joanne Lyons after the recent alumni banquet. Bob Bums of Lansing studies photos of spons teams while Ivan Alderink and Clayton Vandecar (Class of 1929) scan other alumni photos at the depot. visitors on Saturday, as alumni came from far and near to see school souvenirs and to mingle with former classmates. The fea­ tured classes were from 1952 and 1942. Each year the society received gifts from local people who choose to give their relics of school in a place where they will be pre­ served. This year there was a nice display of Wall Abbott s photos ind souvenirs of his coaching years. Leah had given the many items recently. The alumni banquet was another success, wiih wonderful tasty food served by Rosemary Hickey and helpers. The hall accommodates 300 at banquet tables. Thelma Haskins Curtis was the emcee. John Waite was the featured speaker, pre­ senting plans for the proposed new building north of the depot, which will include a room housing just items from the former high school building, which all the alumni attended. Speakers from the honored class­ es were Roben Johnson of Greenville from 1932, Betty Hazzard McMillen from 1942, the Rev. Roger Sherman from 1942 and Sharon Healy Goodemoot from 1962. The school fight song and the alma mater were sung. Roll call showed representatives from 1929 forward. The Secretary of Slate's mobile office will be at the Page building Monday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a great con­ venience. when the office comes to us. The list of musical performers has been published in Lakewood News for Saturday's Art in the Park. There will be singers and dancers every hour, from coun­ try to gospel to instrumental. Food avail­ able will include breasted chicken sand'wiches. bratwurst with or without sauer­ kraut, elephant ears. There also will be cold drinks. Again the Schwanns truck will be across the path from the historical society's stand with a variety of ice cream treats dis­ pensed directly from the truck. Come and join the thousands who throng to the park. Share the ride if possible; park­ ing is at a premium. Fourth Avenue is blocked in the 700 block to accommodate the vendors. There are ample restroom facilities and the ever popular Swifty’s PLACE is on the grounds for fun for chil­ dren while their elders shop for the latest in crafts, artwork, jewelry and woodenware. Both Center Stage dancers and the Com Cob Cloggers will perform. This is year number 47 for the Alethians of Central United Methodist Church to serve a chicken barbecue dinner. The first such dinner was served in August 1956 on a Saturday. The menu has changed only a bit since then. Take-out meals account for more than half the sales. High's Barbecue Service of Indiana prepares the birds. Meals are served in Fellowship Hall with big fans to add comfort. The take-out line is also within the building. Kim Deardorff is in charge of arrangements with several Alethians and others doing the serving. Take-out meals can be delivered by phon­ ing the church office in advance. The area Chamber of Commerce has advertised its meeting open to the public at the Page Memorial Building Wednesday. July 10. at 3:30 p.m. In the Lakewood News this week. Rob Fisk, a paramedic, is shown with the blood­ hound he is training for search and rescue. This breed of dog has the ultra sensitive nose, but poor eyesight and hearing. He works with the Nashville Ambulance crew and the Lake Odessa Fire Department. Munn Manufacturing’s construction continues Work on a 10,200-square-foot building project for Munn Manufacturing of Free­ port is expected to be completed by the end of this month. The new facility, located at 312 Country Line Road, will be comprised of 8,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 2,200 square feet of office space. Lamar Construction Company of Hol­ land has been selected as the general con­ tractor on Munn Manufacturing determined that the building was needed in order to meet the growing needs of its customers. The building was 'hsigned with a brick fa­ cade for the office are? to create a more professional look jn contrast to their current facility. This new facility is expected to en­ able Munn to employ up to 35 additional people over the next two years. Munn Manufacturing Company has been incorporated for 35 years. Robert Munn originally started the company, which makes wood rasps, an idea patented by Munn and used in woodworking, in Irving Notice at Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WHLam M. Backus (original mortgagors)' to Aames Funding Corporation dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated November 28. 2000, and recorded on December 6.2000 in Document No. 1052618 in Barry County Records. Mchigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company or CaMomia. NA. in trust for the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-2, C/O Countrywide Home Loans SV-79, Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000. which was recorded on July 16. 2001. in Uber Document No. 1063128 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED RFTY-ONE AND 70/100 dollars ($76,95170), including interest a! 10.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm., on July 25. 2002 Said pnwmses are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 13 of Supervisor’s Plat of Bauer’s Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 57. Also a parcel in the Northwest Fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point which Iles North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 900 9 feet and due West 302.4 feet from the Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 32; thence North 76 degrees 15 min­ utes West 245 feet to the East side of Bauer Road of Supervisor’s Plat of Bauer’s Resort; thence North 10 degrees 0 minutes East 101.54 feet; thence South 70 degrees 23 minutes East 259.45 feet; thence South 18 degrees 37 minutes West. 75 feet to point of beginning, Cartton ■.ownship. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200118305 Mustangs-A (7/11) Township. He moved the company to Free­ port and continued to operate it as a small machine shop with one to four employees until 1997, when Steve and Wendy Bueh­ ler, son-in-law and daughter of Robert and Carolyn Munn, purchased the company. The focus of the company then went from manually operated machinery to CNC con­ trolled equipment. The company now employs nine full­ time and two part-time employees and pro­ duces custom tooling and fixtures and CNC production parts. The customer base is di­ verse, including automotive, office furni­ ture, conveyor systems and utilities. Sales have increased six times over in the last five years.4, -*.w ii .! Construction on this project began with a March 22 demolition of the old building. The project architect is Dave Aten of De­ sign Plus. Matt Lamar is the project man­ ager from Lamar Construction Company. Dan DeJonge is the senior project manager. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Boze and Sera S. Boze (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Dec. 10. 1999, and recorded on Dec. 14. 1999 in Document *1039066 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19. 2000. which was recorded on August 14.2000, in Document *1048078. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND THIRTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($61,036.75). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statu’e in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gr/en that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the East 1/2 of Section 18.Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 1 i of the Plat of Sunny Shore Subdivision, thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to the center of Keller Road; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West m the center of said road 340 feet 9 inches for the Place of Beginning; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet; thence due South 266 feel; thence due East 85 feet; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to tne Place of Beginning. Also commencing at the Southwest comer of the above described promis­ es. thence due East 85 feet; thence due South to the shore of Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along the shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet, more or less, to a point due South of the °lace of Beginning; thence due North to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallion 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 rile *200132430 Stallions (7/11) We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! J-Ad Graphics "The Colorful Printers" North of Hastings on M-43 I was bom on July 4. 1776. and the Dec­ laration of Independence is my birth certifi­ cate. The bloodlines of the world run in my veins, because I offered freedom to the op­ pressed. I am many things and many peo­ ple. I am the nation. I am 250 million living souls - and the ghost of millions who have lived and died for me. I am Nathan Hale and Paul Revere 1 stood at Lexington and fired the shot heard around the world. I am Washington. Jefferson and Patrick Henry. I am John Paul Jones, the Green Mountain Boys and Davy Crockett. I am Lee and Grant and Abe Lin­ coln. I remember the Alamo, the Maine and Pearl Harbor. When freedom called, I an­ swered and stayed until it was over, over there. I left my heroic dead in Flanders Field, on the rock of Corregidor. on the bleak slopes of Korea and in the steaming jungle of Vietnam. I am the Brooklyn Bridge, the wheat lands of Kansas and the granite hills of Ver­ mont. I am the coal fields of the Virginias and Pennsylvania, the fertile lands of the West, the Golden Gate and the Grand Canyon. I am Independence Hall, the Mon­ itor and the Merrimac. I am big. I sprawl from the Atlantic to the Pacific - my arms reach out to embrace Alaska and Hawaii. I am more than five million farms. I am forest, field, mountain and desert. I am quiet villages - and cities that never sleep. You can look at me and see Ben Franklin walking down the streets of Philadelphia with his bread loaf under his arm. You can see Betty Ross with her needle. You can see the lights of Christmas and hear the strains of “Auld Lang Syne" as the calendar turns. I am Babe Ruth and the World Series. I am 110,000 schools and colleges and 330.000 churches where my people wor­ ship God as they think best I am a ballot dropped into a box, the roar of a crowd in a stadium and the voice of a choir in a cathe­ dral. 1 am an editorial in a newspaper and a letter to a congressman. I am Eli Whitney and Stephen Foster. I am Tom Edison. Albert Einstein and Billy Graham. I am Horace Greeley, Will Rogers and the Wright Brothers. I am George Washington Carver, Jonas Salk and Martin Luther King Jr. I am Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Walt Whitman and Thomas Paine. Yes, I am the nation, and these are the things that I am. I was conceived in free­ dom and. God willing, in freedom I will spend the rest of my days. May I po;sess always the integrity, the courage and the strength to keep myself un­ shackled. to remain a citadel of freedom and a beacon of hope to the world. Confidential to my twin sister in Los An­ geles: Happy Birthday to my wembmate. I send my love and good wishes for many more happy ones. We have been richly blessed. Gold digging? Dear Ann Landers: My 90-year-old fa­ ther suffers short-term memory loss and has been in an assisted-living senior complex for tl»e last seven years. As soon as Dad moved into his apartment, he was a huge hit with the women. They began taking him out to dinner every night (he paid) and flirting with him at every opportunity. When he bought a new car for one of the ladies, I took Dad to a lawyer and obtained power of attorney. In the past few years. Dad has slowed down quite a bit, and I have had to step up his care. Eight months ago. Dad met “Carla," a 65-year-old widow. I offered to buy a condo for the two of them, giving Carla half, if she would be his caregiver. I couldn't bear to put Dad in a nursing home and felt he was entitled to a loving relation­ ship. Carla agreed. Now Carla is telling me she wants Dad to marry her. She says she does everything a wife would do and she wants “the paper" to prove it. She claims to be Dad’s common­ law wife. I immediately moved Dad back to the senior center and told Carla I was sell­ ing the condo. The relationship is off. and so is our agreement. We are now in legal mediation to work out our financial differ­ ences. My father is not helpful in this mat­ ter. He is a lovely man but incapable of making decisions. He wants everyone to “get along." Please warn your readers about scheming women who are looking to take advantage of elderly men. They are wolves in sheep’s clothing. - Holding Up a Sinking Ship in California. Dear California: It is true ihat many wid­ ows (and widowers) take ad\ antage of their elderly companions. However, you are be­ ing very harsh with Carla. She was more than a caregiver to your father, and you ad­ mitted it was a loving relationship. I assume you are worried that Carta will inherit your father's money. There are ways to protect his estate without removing Carla from his life. Please discuss this with a lawyer before you make any final deci­ sions. Bride abuse Dear Ann Landers: The letter from “Dismayed Mother in Sar. Jose. Calif.," made me angry. At her daughter's wedding, the groom shoved cake into the bride's face, mining her dress and make-up. When she burst into tears, both the groom and his family laughed and took pictures. My heart aches for that girl. Wasn’t there one civilized guest at the wed­ ding who tried to stop that idiot groom? Smashing cake into the bride’s face is not a “tradition." It is a fairly recent practice that appeals to immature slobs. Please tell that battered bride to seek counseling im­ mediately and find a way to handle her sadistic husband and father-in-law. You can be sure this incident and the bride's tears will be rehashed at every family gathering for years to come. When the bride sees a therapist, I hone she will realize 'hat the brutality and hostil­ ity heaped on her at her wedding spotlights a marriage that is not worth saving. - Dis­ gusted in California. Dear California: I received a ton of mail from readers who were outraged by that man’s boorish behavior and the insensitiv­ ity of his father and brothers. They said he broke a solemn promise and could not be trusted. Many also believed the groom was intimidated by Daddy and would never be able to stand up to him. Any man who would treat his wife so shabbily on their wedding day is not likely to improve as time goes by. What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers booklet. ‘'Gems,” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. "Gems" is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poeh^s and Send a self-addriesSed. lbn"g.busihess-st:e envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $625.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Notice of Mortgage Foredoaure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In toe conditions of a mortgage made by Lott Rookus (original mortgagors) to America’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated May 25. 1999. and recorded on Juno 1. 1999 In Uber Document *1030441 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said r.xxtijagea to the Bank of New York, as Trustee. Assigraa by an assignment dated May 7. 2002. which was recorded on May 16. 2002. In Uber Document •1060596, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at too date here­ of toe sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 28/100 doBars ($100,970.28), including interest al 9 000% per annum. Under toe power ol sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be toreckteod by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premisos, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjn.. on July 18. 2002. Said promises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at too West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West Thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 line to toe cen­ ter of said Section 19. thence South 00 dsgteos 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1025.72 toot along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19 to too point of beginning. thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 96.36 toot along said North and South 1/4 line, thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West 199.42 toot along the Northerly tine of the plat of West Petarson Park to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly tine, thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 199.41 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 6. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-B 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File •200130212 Mustangs-B �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.July 4. 2002 - Page 9 From TIMS to TIM€ byJoyce F. Weinbrecht Log Cabins of Barry County(Part iv) Irving Township had been part of the Thomapple River Trading Route for many years. However. Albert Bull, came from New England in 1832. purchased 162 acres in Rutland Township and on Sept. 13.1832. he purchased a spread of another 40 acres in Irving Township. He later purchased 320 acres in Irving village. Bull was responsible for calling the area Irving. He was a well educated man, but particularly liked Washington Irving’s work and choose Irving as the name of this town­ ship. He brought in a force of 20 choppers to clear the land and he brought Houston Cisler, his wife and sons and the John Henyons to help with with his enterprise. They built a substantial log house on the Thomapple River. Other settiers soon fol­ lowed Mr. Bull into the area and more log houses, log cabins and log shelters were built. William and Velorous Ingraham were the next settlers to come to the area. Their grandfather, Amos Ingraham and brothers, The home of J. E. Fisk. Johnstown Township father. Frederick and brother. Orrin also came to Irving. School, church services and the post office all used the A. E. Bull cabin. The Bull home was the social center of the com­ munity in those early times. In 1856, Albert Bull erected a large frame house which still stands today (in 2002). The Village of Irving had two mills, sev­ eral lively businesses and the railroad came through there in 1867, contributing to its growth. The Johnson log cabin was probably there in 1876 when Orrin Johnson pur­ chased the 80 acres in Section 8, Irving Township. James Johnson took over the farm on Nov. 1. 1899. Clifford Johnson was bom in 1905 in the log cabin, which was replaced by a house that was moved there from a location about 1/4 mile north. Harlow Merrill of Oswego County. New York was the first settler to build a cabin in Johnstown Township. He built this on Sec­ tion #35 of poplar logs with a roof made of Case Family Log Cabin. Johnstown Township. LIi'ja' ut.1 ■ slabs split from trees. The floor was made 1 of similar material. He left an opening for a bilrip-jThtey^chrBd rrieak and liquid refresh­ Allegan-Barry History of 1880 and the door and one for a window, but had no Bristol Inn has been moved to Chariton ments and pul up people and teams of money for a door or window until he could stagecoach horses. Their hospitality was Park, donated by the Ferris family, and has find something al which to earn some cash. well known. been interpreted as a Travel Inn. He took a job splitting rails for Albert ShepCarver and Susan Robinson also built a H. Harvey Case was the son of Henry and erd and earned enough to bring his family log house and became innkeepers at the Hannan Case. He came to Michigan where to Johnstown as well as to buy supplies and Halfway House on State Road, also enter­ he worked for a farmer in the Climax area to put in a window and a door in his cabin. taining travelers en route from Battle Creek who grew nursery stock. He was responsi­ This was in the fall of 1836. and points beyond to Grand R.;pids. ble for the driving of six to eight oxen teams William P. Bristol and several other set­ Charles Robinson, son of Carver and Susan breaking up ground for planting. He bought tlers came to Johnstown Township in the Robinson, maintained that the food at property on Bird Road where he had a log same year, in 1836, including Rufus Cole Halfway House was superior to that of the cabin. Wilson Case was bom in this log and Jason Cole. Bristol Inn. However, the Halfway House house. When Wilson Case was six years old Bristol found a large village of American did not serve liquor so it came out about the family moved to the first farm south of Indians located on the lake, which is now even. Barry County on North Avenue, Calhoun known as Bristol Lake. Both families had extra large, extra com­ County. In 1837, Stephen Collier arrived in John­ fortable log houses. Both inns were Wilson Case had vivid memories of the stown. as well as John Culver. All of these replaced by frame buildings. We have not way the new house seem luxurious and families built shelters of logs, some as tem­ been able to locate pictures or drawings of roomy after living in the log cabin on Bird porary shelters and others as snug log cab­ either place when they were still built of Road. ins and log houses. logs. Bristol Inn has been described in the J.E. Fisk was bom and raised in LitchWilliam Bristol’s land was on the State Road, which went from Battle Creek to Hastings, to Grand Rapids. The Bnstols opened their home to Stagecoach travelers and oilier travelers who were making the REQUEST FOR BIDS City of Hastings COLOR FILM! Department of Public Services 2002 Street Line Painting Professional The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting sealed bids for its 2002 street line painting Quality and Same Day Service! THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF program. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at the office below. Proposal forms, bidding requirements and specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. J-Ad Graphics North of Hoang, oa M-43 YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale Default has been made in the condibor.s ol a mortgage made by Scan Seaver, Cindy Seaver and a/k/a Cindy M. Seaver (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, deted February 9. 2000, and record­ ed on February 11. 2000 Instrument Number 1041056 in Barr- County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 94/100 dollars ($107,222.94), including intereat at 6.750 % per annum. Under the power of Mie contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged p: smises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on August 15. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Supervisor s Plat of the Village of Prameville. according to the recorded Plat there­ of. as recorded in Libor 2 of Plats Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated July 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Dolphins 249-593-1309 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200122710 Dolphins (8/1) Looking for a fabulous, afford­ able honeymoon vacation? Start packing. With tts starry nights, endlesj horizon* and intimat* little *pou for two. a Carnival crane create* the perfect backdrop for romance No wonder jo many couple* make Camtval their choice for their honey­ moon Enjoy fun activitie*. superb meal*, the Nautica Spa. program.Ve<a*-*tyle *how*. a friendly ca*ino. extra-*paoous stateroom* and pampering service. Hu*. special events ju*t for honeymooner* Carnival's romantic cruise* go to The Bahama*. Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera. Alaska. Hawaii and the Panama Caial. Whether you’re planning a first or second honeymoon, a romantic week's vacation or a 3 or 4 day getaway, 8. Buggy shed for Inn 9. Cheese factory, later community hall 10. General store and pc.t office 11 .Chair factory, grist mill, Hubbard A Hill 12. Grist Mill. Hubbard A Hendershott 13. Scales later moved to between store and saw mill 14. Blacksmith shop IS School 16. Ben Nagel's house 17. Inn — stage coach stop 18. Waler driven saw mill 19. Steam driven saw mill 20. Steam driven saw mill. John Pe*rv’« field, N.Y. He came to Michigan in 1839. Mr. Fisk was a blacksmith by trade, learned from his father in New York. He married Samantha Gregory. In 1843, the Fisks moved to Johnstown Township, Barry County, Section #31. He purchased 40 acres there with a log house already on it and about three acres of it cleaned. He set up a blacksmith shop to serve the neighbors and continued io clear his land. The Fisks had five children. J.E. Fisk was able to add to his land holdings and there he built a large farm house and accompanying buildings. In Maple Grove there were many settlers arriving with a need for shelter for them­ selves, their families and their animals. Maple Grove Township was on the way to being settled in May 1837. Eli Lapham and his son, Leander, along with his daugh­ ter, Sophronia, made the trip into Maple Grove area from Wayne County, into the wilderness of Barry County, lo a wilderness on Section #35. They traveled the 125 miles with a team of oxen over roads that barely existed. They stopped with Cleveland Ellis in Assyria Township for a very short time while they built a rude log shanty, moving into it before it was completed. In July of 1837, Mr. Lapham returned lo Wayne County and brought his wife, the five younger children and their household goods to Maple Grove. The log shanty was then improved and later replaced by a frame structure. In 1838, William Sutton built a log shan­ ty on Section #23. Richard McOmber came to the township and located on Section #22. He lived in the Sutton cabin until he could erect a frame house of his own. Settlement of Maple Grove Township proceeded al a steady pace. Abram S. Quick arrived in the area and erected a sawmill on Section #26 and log cabins and log houses 5 DAY CRUISES 4 DAY CRUISES FROM FROM FROM ■249 *299 *399 vw • mm ■ ^.L7kave/ D I rtBSroocroor C»OOr>C IJOeH IXM to IO-2__ HCarnival. &•$/ The Moit Populjr Crune Line in the World'. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOT!CE TO CREDTFORS Daoadanfa Trust In the matter ot THE GENEVRA B SCHANTZ TRUST. i 'i ”»«lf?>T -ven •’’d ’i TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Ths dacedent Genevra B. Schantz. Date of Birth: March 13. 1917, who foted at 7502 Cherry VMey Rd., a/k/a 7502 N. M-37 Highway. Middfovile. Ml 49332 died June 14. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against Vie trust wW be forever barrec unlees presented to Kathieen Darman. Trustee within 4 months after the date of pubicaVon ot thisnotico. Juno 27 2002 Christopher L. Edgar (P25528) 333 Bridge N.W.. Suite 800 Grand Rapids. Ml 49504-5360 (616)459-1171 Kathleen Darman 1945 Pino Road Homewood. IL 60430 (7/4) ■ U TolY ^irfffarfww THE COUNTY OF BARRY Notice Is hereby given that any legal voter living In the following Cities and Townships who Is not already registered to vote may register with their respective Clerk on Monday. July 8.2002, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote In the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2002. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH 5. MASSIMINO ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP CLERK 7475 COX Rd.. Bellevue. Ml 49021 Phone: 616-758-4003 JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd.. Dowling, Ml 49050 TRACY MITCHELL BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-948-2266 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP CLERK 9752 Evart Rd.. Nashville. Ml 49073 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E. Orchard st. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone:616-623-5171 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 11031 Midwood Rd., Shelbyville. Ml 49344 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TOWNSHIP CLERK 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL-NICHOLS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 5. Norris Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone: 616-945-5990 Phone: 616-623-2664 LORNA WILSON CASTLETON TOWNSHIP CLERK 915 Reed st. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone: 517-852-9479 Home Phone: 517-852-9193 ROBIN E. MCKENNA RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 Heath Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-948-2194 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 885 River Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-948-9690 EVERIL MANSHUM HASTINGS CITY CLERK 201E. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-945-2468 UNOA EDDY-HOUGH HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 5. M-43. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 616-948-2464 Men were then replaced by frame structures, some of which have survived to this time. More about Barry County Log Cabins next week. Note: We previously had stated that Flo­ rence Knowles Van Horn continued to live in her cabin until her recent death. We were misinformed about this. She became unable to care for herself and was in supervised care at the time of her death, not in the log cabin. REGISTRATION NOTICE give us a call for the one vacation that's just more fun 3 DAY CRUISES The Johnson Log Cabin. Irving Township CAROL ERCANC IRVING TOWNSHIP CLERK 3241 wood school Rd . Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone: 616-948-0633 Phone: 616-721-9905 Phone: 517-8S2-1859 Phone: 616-672-7149 SUSAN VUETSTRA THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 200. E. Main st. Middleville, mi 49333 Phone: 616-795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP CLERK 156 5. Main, woodland. Ml 48897 Phone: 616-367-4915 JANICE C. UPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd, Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone:616-795-9091 An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 200 p.m. on Saturday. August 3.2002. Please contact your Townsnip or City Cleric for further Information. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 “Team-Building Tuesdays” gather Saxons over summer by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Any solid sports program will attest that hard work in the offseason lays the founda­ tion for its success. But that doesn't mean all work and no play, and some Hastings High School coaches have hatched an idea to build stronger tics on and between Saxon teams over the summer. New varsity football coacn Kyle DcHom and varsity boys' basketball coach Don Schils have helped to organize “Team­ Building Tuesdays." weekly social events that bring athletes together over the break. “Wc want lo become a community of athletes, both boys and girls, and kind of blur the lines between the different sports," DeHorn said. “We want to build some pride and emphasize that we’re all on the same team. “It’s a chance to see some of our kids and have some fun with them in something that’s not as intense (as practices or games). We haven't had huge numbers, but wc get a few more people every week." “Kyle and 1 thought wc would like lo combine programs and trying to get more kids involved,’’ Schils said. “It’s something that, as the years go by. we hope gets big­ ger and bigger.” Any Saxon athlete is welcome to partici­ pate on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. Activi­ ties range from pickup basketball and soft­ ball games to putt-putt and Frisbee golf. This Tuesday, July 9, the venue is Hastings Bowl, and the lanes will provide shoes for free. “This is in its infant stages right now, but we’ll evolve it and make it better.’’ DeHorn said. “If nothing else, we’re having fun. and that’s all right, too." Varsity wrestling coach Mike Goggins is looking into adding an annual camping trip in conjunction with the Tuesday events. TVC Sun Run July 27 This week's Team-Building Tuesday brought these Saxons together tor a game ot sortball. All athletes are welcome to join in at Hastings Bowl next Tuesday at 6 p.m. Shoe rental is free. DeHom preps for busy fall of firsts And they’re off: Runners open up last year’s TVC Sun Run in Hastings. The TVC Sun Run, a 5K run and walk along the Thornapple River sponsored by Thornapple Valley Church, will be held July 27 at 8:30 a.m. in Hastings. The fast, flat, paved and shaded out-andback course starts and finishes on Irving Road near the Barry County Expo Center at 1350 North M-37. Trophies will be awarded to the overall Male and Female winners of the run, and medals will go to the lop three runners in each of 12 age groups. The walk is non-competitive. All entrants receive a TVC Sun Run Tshirt. Individual entries are $12 through July 21. A family discount allows addi­ tional entrants from the same household to register for $8. Late registration is $15 from June 22 lo race day. Late registration and packet pickup is on race day from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at the Barry County Expo Center. This year’s run will be timed using an electronic chip attached to each runner’s shoe. The chip records the exact finish time for each runner, which will then be posted on the Web at www.tvcwcb.com. Partici­ pants must wear a chip if they want indi­ vidual results recorded. Runners who lose their chips will be assessed a $30 replace­ ment fee. For more information, call 616-948­ 2549, ext. 395, or visit the aforementioned Web site. * 'rtf: | • Crunch Time by Matt Cowall Let’s continue America as ‘Land of Opportunity’ This summer, the news in sports has had a decidedly international flavor. Tennis, golf. Formula One auto racing and soccer’s World Cup gamer worldwide participation and attention, but even some of the most “American” pro sports are in­ creasingly exotic. The NFL’s summer development league in Europe is enjoying unprecedented atten­ dance and exposure, especially in Germany. The recent NBA draft was dominated by foreign players, including lop pick Yao Ming of China. Pro baseball is full of players from south of our borders and. increasingly, the Far East. Tigers’ manager Luis Pujols is Dominican. Hockey might be as international as it gets. Our beloved Stanley Cup champion Red Wings had only one American — defenseman Chris Chelios — on their entire roster. Even Barry County is not without international athletes. To name a few: Native Af­ ghani Zia Shook, a 2001 Middleville grad, played football, basketball and track for the Trojans, and Maple Valley athletes Morwcll Deng, Bol Bol, Deng Choi, Santino Choi and Akok Malek arc from Sudan. But even as the faces of sport are increasingly the faces of the world, harmony in the world itself continues lo be elusive. After all. this is the first July 4 after Sept. 11. the first Independence Day in a long time on which our independence actually feels threatened. Zia Shook was back in the news this week after the U.S. Immigration and Naturaliza­ tion Service (INS) unexpectedly delayed his application for citizenship. Shook, a sopho­ more at Eastern Michigan University, first came lo America for medical treatment at the age of 5 and returned to stay at the age of 7. Later, at his adoption hearing in 1998, Judge Richard H. Shaw said Shook is “as American as any kid that I have ever met in my life.” But one of the main casualties of 9-11 has been our definition of what it is to be American, at least in the short term. In our fear and anger, in our effort to protect our­ selves. the definition has narrowed considerably. We’ve never been hit like wc were last fall, and we never, ever want to be hit like that again. Thai’s understandable. But we have become the greatest nation on Earth by creating the greatest destination on Earth. We’re all from somewhere else, and wc all came here seeking a shot at a bet­ ter life. The collective blood, sweat and tears of countless newcomers have made this country what it is today. This is truly the Land of Opportunity, and no one understands that better, right down to their bones, than immigrants who have emerged first hand from less-fortunate cir­ cumstances. Their perspective, appreciation and energy has been, and still is. the es­ sence of our great nation. On this Fourth of July, with our sense of security forever altered, wc face many chal­ lenges. One of the greatest is maintaining our sense of who wc arc and where wc come from. The world of sports has blurred borders and cultures, standing as a beacon of interna­ tional goodwill. America still stands as a beacon of hope and freedom. I hope both slay that way. See you next week. In a way, Kyle DeHom has already come full circle as he preps for his first season as Hastings’ head varsity football coach. “I’m excited,” he said. “This senior group is the fir^i group I coached as fresh­ man. I think I’ve matured, and I know they have. It’ll be interesting.” DeHom — a 1997 Hope College grad who played quarterback and tight end for the Flying Dutchmen - spent a year as a JV assistant and three years as the freshman head coach before being hired to replace Jeff Keller, who stepped down after last season to spend more time with his family. This fall is in fact a dizzying array of firsts for DeHom. He will teach physical education in addition to biology, take over supervision of the weightlifting program, and even become a dad. His wife Melissa is expecting their first child in November. For now. DcHom is busy with his sum­ mer football “boot camp,” which averages about 30 players for weightlifting, condi­ tioning and stretching exercises. “We’re targeting the vzhole body instead of just lifting.” said DeHom, who minored in physical education at Hope. The Saxons went 8-2 last fall, earned a share of the O-K Gold title in their first sea­ son in the league, and qualified for the state playoffs. Only about six starters return from that senior-laden squad. Relay for Life can drive this weekend When you beat the heat by cracking open your favorite beverage this weekend, save the can to help beat cancer. The Hastings basketball and cheerlead­ ing programs will solicit returnable bever­ age can donations over the holiday week­ end to support the American Cancer Socie­ ty’s biggest fundraiser, the Relay for Life. This year's Life in Hastings, in raise money for the ACS by main a relay for 24 hours. South Central Michigan Youth Base­ ball (SCMYB) standings as of June 29: Willie Mays 10-&-under Division Hastings Elks...^....................................8-2 Middleville Design Wear..................... 7-5 Lakewood Mapes Furniture/ Mark Woodman Plumbing................... 7-7 Middleville James Peurach, DDS....... 6-7 Hastings Pennock Health and Wellness Center__________________ 2-9 Pec Wee Reese 12-&-undcr Division Lakewood Baseball............................. 12-2 Middleville Tires2000/ ’ Bruce’s Frame & Alignment................ 8-4 Middleville Thomapple Financial Center................................................... ...6-6 Hastings Temple Trucking Scrvices...4-5 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy................4-7 Hastings Car Club............................. -1-11 Sandy Koufax 14-&-under Division Lakewood Blue Stix.............................9-0 Lake wood Baseball Club.................... 6-2 Middleville Cornerstone Fumiturc.....5-6 Middleville Dan Valley Excavating....6-9 Hastings Thomapple Valley Family Health.................................................... 4-7 Hastings Insurance Ccnter/Wildcr’s Auto....................................................... ..2-8 Mickey Mantle 16-&-under Division Hastings #1 Garrctt/Thc Bib................ 4-0 Hastings #2 Davis...................................n/a Middleville Bradley/ Hastings NAPA......................................n/a Lakewood Taccy....................................n/a Deltoi. Charon....................................... -n/a will be Aug. 9-10 al Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings basketball participants will drib­ ble a ball throughout their relay. In the meantime, the programs hope to get a jump on donations with this week­ end’s can drive. On July 4, Relay for Life returnable can collection boxes can be found at Fish Hatchery Park. On Saturday, July 6, collection boxes wiH be fct-both Felpausch and Phimb’s, and Hastings varsity basketball coach Doh Pee Wee Reese Division Pennock Pharmacy and Middleville Thomapple Financial Center split a double header. Middleville Thomapple Financial Center won the first game 14-7. Pennock Pharmacy won the second game by a score of 6-1. Lakewood defeated Hastings Car Club 15-3. Temple Trucking defeated Hastings Car Club 15-3. Sandy Koufax Division Lakewood Baseball Club defeated Thor­ napple Valley Family Health 8-5. Lakewood Bluestix defeated Hastings Insurance Center/WiIder's Auto 17-0 and 21-2. Schils will take other collectors door-todoor through neighborhoods. “We have the entire basketball program from junior high on up, the cheerleading program and parents helping out,” Schils said. “We thought this would be a good weekend to do it, and we wanted everyone to know that we’ll be coming around." Schils said that Saxon moms Marcia Bowman and Cindy Larsen have been in­ strumental in organizing the drive. Lakewood 14, Hastings Temple Truck­ ing 1. Michael Barbour pitched the first three innings for Lakewood, striking out five and allowing no hits. Caleb Yager came on in relief, striking out six and only allowing two hits. Lakewood's bats were on fire, totalling 20 hits. Top hitters for Lakewood were Mi­ chael Barbour, Eddie Salazar and Caleb Yager, all going 3-for-5 R. Mathis and J. Tolgcr both had singles for Hastings. Lakewood 8, Middleville Tires2000/ Bruce’s Frame & Alignment 2. Caleb Yager pitched three innings for Lakewood, allowing only one hit in the See Youth Baseball, Page 15 Cagey All-Star SCMYB results from June 17-22: Willie Mays Division Middleville James Peurach, DDS de­ feated Pennock Health & Wellness Center 21-13. Hastings Elks defeated Lakewood Mapes Fumiture/Mark Woodman Plumbing 13-3. Pee Wee Reese Division Lakewood defeated Pennock Pharmacy 12-2. Tires 2000/Brucc's Frame & Alignment defeated Hastings Car Club 19-1. Sandy Koufax Division SCMYB results from June 10-15: Willie Mays Division Hastings Insurance Center/Wilder’s Auto defeated Lakewood Baseball Club 10-4. Design Wear defeated James Peurach, DDS 16-6. Lakewood Bluestix defeated Thomapple Valley Family Health 20-0 and 21-0. Lakewood Mapes Fumiture/Mark Wood­ man Plumbing defeated the Hastings Elks 7-6. Middleville Cornerstone Furniture and Hastings Insurance Center/Wilder's Auto split a doublcheader. Hastings Insurance Center/Wilder’s Auto won the first game 6­ 5 and Cornerstone Furniture won the next game 9-3. James Peurach, DDS defeated Lakewood Mapes Fumiture/Mark Woodman Plumb­ ing 17-7. SCMYB results from June 24-29: Design Wear defeated Pennock Health & Wellness Center 14-11. Pee Wee Reese Division Recent Hastings grad Kate Martisius played in the Ta-Wa-Si All-Star basket­ ball game last month in Grand Rapids. Martisius. a 6-2 center who will con­ tinue her playing career this faH at Kala­ mazoo Valley Community College, started for her team and scored four points. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 - Page 11 Crush softball competes in Lakeshore Classic The Hastings Crush softball team com­ peted in the West Michigan Heat Lake­ shore Cassie in Holland this past weekend. The tourney consisted of over 40 teams from all over Michigan and the Midwest. The majority of the squads were travel teams comprised of players from several different schools. The Crush were one of only a couple of school teams participating in the tournament. The Crush opened the tournament on Friday against a very tough Rockford An­ gels team. The Angels pounded out eight hits en route to an 11-0 win. Opening game jitters were evident as the Crush committed three errors that led to six unearned runs. Cassie Meade and Ashley Gibson each had a hit for Hastings. Abby Allerding pitched for the Crush, striking out six while walking four. In its second game on Friday night, Hast­ ings played the Lansing BAMM. Amber Thomas pitched a one-hitter, striking out eight batters while walking four, but it was not enough as the Crush came up short by a score of 3-1. Thomas also led the hitting attack for the Crush as she collected two hits and drove in the only Hastings run. On Saturday, the Crush fell behind early against a team from Elmwood Park, III., but the Crush fought back from a four-run defi­ cit to record a 9-4 win. The Hastings team pounded out seven hits in the victory. Thomas had two, while Kelly Vincent, Courtney Fortier, TiffanyHowell, Meade and Tracy Barber each had a hit. Barber went the distance on the mound, allowing just two hits. In their second game on Saturday, the Crush faced another Illinois team in the Elk Freeport softball Men’s Fast Pitch Tri-County .......................................... 6-1-0 Bennett Industries...............................5-2-0 Woodland Sales & Serv....................... 4-3-0 Red Baron Pizza................................. 4-3-0 Cristin Heinze...................................... 3-3-0 Thomapple Clean Up ........................ 2-5-0 Bob Cats............................................... 0-7-0 Co-Ed Slow Pitch The Crane Company................... .5-0-0 Penny's Pizzeria ................................. 4-1-0 New Tradition Homes........................ 3-1-0 NAPA.................................................... 3-1-1 Union Bank...........................................3-2-0 Hastings Bowl...................................... 3-2-0 Grant’s Woodshop............................... 2-2-0 Swamp Fox-Ultimate Spa................. 2-2-1 Lohrberg Sales ....................................2-3-0 Search Jolt. Com..................................1 -4-0 Seif Chevrolet......................................0-5-0 Viking Corp ........................................ 0-5-0 Grove Heat. The Heat beat the Crush by a score of 6-2. Vincent and Paula Taylor collected hits for the Hastings team. Taylor and Holley Wilson scored the two Hastings runs. Al­ lerding went the distance on the mound for the Crush, recording lour strikeouts while walking none. On Sunday morning, the Crush faced the Petoskey Predators. Thomas pitched ex­ tremely well and the Crush played an out­ standing defensive game as the Crush beat the Predators 4-0. Thomas allowed five hits and recorded one strikeout in the victory. The Crush hit­ ting attack was led by June Bishop, as she collected a double and a single and scored two runs. Vincent, Fortier, Thomas and Al­ lerding also had hits in the game. Bishop, Vincent and Taylor had RBIs in the game. Later on Sunday — in what might have been the most exciting game of the entire tournament — the Crush lost a heartbreaker to the Ann Arbor Gold by a score of 12-11. The game went three extra innings in the 90-degrec heat before being decided. The Crush jumped out to an early 7-2 lead, but Ann Arbor fought back to tie the game 8-8 in regulation. In the top of the first extra inning, the Crush regained a two-run lead as Fortier and Thomas drove in runs with base hits. The Gold fought back in the bottom of the inning with two runs of their own to again extend the game. After the Crush went scoreless in their half of the next inning, Ann Arbor loaded the bases with one out, but Allerding and Gibson made a couple of fine defensive plays to keep the Gold off the hoard. In the third extra inning, the Crush put together a single, a walk and a groundout to take a one-run lead, but the Gold got a walk and two base hits in the bottom of the in­ ning to earn the thrilling victory. The Gold went on to finish as the overall tournament runner-up. The Hastings team collected 11 hits in the game. Howell. Fortier. Thomas and Bishop each had two hits apiece, while Gibson. Meade and Lindsey Hussey each had a hit. Allerding went the distance, bat­ tling not only the Gold team but the ex­ treme 90-degrce temperatures. Allerding recorded four strikeouts in the game. Monday Night Battle Creek Summer League The Hastings Crush returned to the Bat­ tle Creek Summer league on Monday night, recording two lopsided victories over a very young Battle Creek Central team by scores of 19-0 and 28-5. Halie Terrel and Amber Thomas shared the pitching duties on the night. All 15 players on the Crush team scored at least two runs in the doubleheader. The Crush face an undefeated Sturgis team this Monday night at Battle Creek's Bailey Park. 8th and Under Softball The Hastings Crush II cighth-gradc-anduudcr softball team opened its season with a wild 31-30 loss to Battle Creek Lakeview at Bailey Park. Cami Earl (2 hits, 2 RBI. 2 runs), Nikki Meade (3 hits, double, 5 RBI), Kara Snider (4 hits, 7 RBI), Ashley Hartman (hit, RBI), Jennifer Bishop (3 hits, 3 RBI), Kaitlin Ma- Carson tops Saxons The Hastings varsity summer baseball team dropped a doubleheadcr against Car­ son City, 3-1 and 6-1. Beth team? got solid pitching in the first game. Hastings’ Aaron Snider went six in­ nings and allowed only four hits and one earned run with five Ks and one walk. Car­ son City, however, allowed only one hit by Justin Pratt. Hastings still took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fifth, thanks to some nifty base running by Greg Bergeron. Carson City came back to score all three of its runs in the bottom of the inning. Pratt, Eli Schmidt, Scott Larsen, Josh Sanders and Kyle Arnie played solid de­ fense. In the nightcap, Carson City pitcher Ryan Dent held the Saxons to one run on two hits. Josh Bailey and Pratt collected the Hastings hits. Schmidt pitched for l5e first time in a long time and did a pretty good job, and Larsen came on to shut down Carson City over the last three innings. Chris Rounds, Snider and Brian DeVries made some nice plays in the field. all hit the ball well. See CRUSH, cont. page 15 YMCA horseriding camp serves special-needs kids YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is still ac­ cepting applications for its first Therapeutic Horseback Riding Day Camp for special­ needs children Aug. 18-23. • The day camp will accommodate 12 spe­ cial-needs kids between the ages of 8 and 14. The application deadline is July 15. Therapeutic horseback riding is designed to allow individuals with physical, cogni­ tive and/or emotional disabilities to experi­ ence horseback riding in a safe environ­ ment that has been adapted to their needs. Campers will be supervised by a combina­ tion of experienced camp staff and volun­ teers. and a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor will conduct the riding lessons. YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is part of the Grand Rapids YMCA and serves both members and non-members in Western Michigan. Registration forms and informa­ tion about financial aid are available from the Manitou-Lin office. For more informa­ tion or to register for the camp, call 888­ 909-2267. sports Sftpfts Olivet College senior Andrea Deschoff and Hope College senior Brian Hammer made the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll for the 2001-02 school year. It is the third such honor for Descboff, a Middleville Thomapple-Kcllogg grad who played volleyball and ran track for Olivet. Hammer, a Caledonia grad and football player at Hope, earned the distinction for the first time. If the little league season ended too soon for you, the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission is sponsoring a Sandlot Baseball/Softball Program Mon­ day through Thursday mornings from ,9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program runs from July 15 through Aug. 15. Baseball will be held at the Crane Road diamonds on Mondays and Wednesdays. Softball will be held at the diamond behind McFall Elementary on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each session will begin with a brief warmup/stretching period and a short clinic/practice, followed by games. The program is open to all skill levels. Partici­ pants should bring their own glove; all other equipment will be provided. FIRECRACKER SCRAMBLE Saturday, July 6“ FOUR PLAYER SCRAMBLE Make Your Own Team No Handicap Time: Place: Date: Entry Fee: 8 am Shotgun Start The Creek Golf Club Saturday, July 6,2002 $40.00 per Player Cash Prizes. Skins. Raffles. Contests <t Special Events! Fast Pitch Schedule Mon., July 8: Woodland Sales and Service vs. Tri County, north field, 630 p.m. Bobcats vs. Thomapple Clean Up, south field, 7 p.m. Kristin Heinze vs. Red Baron, north field, 8 p.m. Wed., July 10: Bobcats vs. Tri County, north field, 6:30 p.m. Woodland Sales and Service vs. Kristin Heinze, south field, 7 p.m. Thomapple Clean Up vs. Bennett Indus­ tries, north field, 8 p.m. son (2 hits. 3 RBI). Shannon Dudley (4 hits. 3 RBI). Emily Haney (2 hits. 3 RBI) and Ashley DeVries (2 hits. 3 RBI. 4 runs) LIMITED TO FIRST 25 PAID TEAMS Call 616-868-6751 For Entry 13495 92nd St. SE • Alto, Mich. For tee times, call 616-868-6751 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CCW Class Slow Pitch Schedule Fri., July 5: no games scheduled YMCA Men’s Softball League A League Nolice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. July 16. 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose ol the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear com­ ments and make a determination on a variance request by Richard Curts. 815 East Madison, Hastings. Michigan (See map below) The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-805 (2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the construction of a ramp to be closer to the front lot line than the minimum requirement ol 20 feet Legal Description of said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 2 E.W BLISS REPLAT. NRA Personal Protection In the Home Course This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes essential in protection of self and family while meeting all the training requirements for Michigan's concealed weapon permit law. Enjoy professional and interesting instruction with a partner or friend. World of Floors ......................................7-0 Ole Towne Tavern................................... 4-2 Hastings Manufacturing........................4-3 Blarney Stone.......................................... 2-3 B League Michigan Thunder .................................5-1 Hawthorne Marine ................................. 2-4 Flexfab...................................................... 1-5 Metaldyne ...............................................0-7 Home Run Leaders - D. Miller 3. E. Greenfield 3. R. Taylor 3. B. Madden 3. Last week’s game results - Blarney Stone 10 vs. Hawthorne 9; Hastings Mfg. 16 vs. Metaldync 2; Hastings Mfg. 22 vs. Flexfab 3; World of Floors 10 vs. Flexfab 0; World of Floors 30 vs. Metaldyne 4; Michigan Thunder 7 vs. OTT 4. July 14th • 9:00 a.m. YMCA Women’s Softball League Michigan Thunder .................................4-0 Cathy’s Cut and Curl ............................ 4-0 Good Time Pizza2-2 Pennock Hospital................................... 2-3 Curves for Women .................................2-3 Flextab/Woodland Sales........................ 1-3 Hastings Manufacturing........................ 0-4. Cathy’s Cut and Curl 8 vs. Hastings Manufacturing 6; Hastings Manufacturing 12 vs. Pennock Hospital 23: Pennock Hospital 13 vs. Flexfab/Woodland Sales If); Curves for Women 4 vs. Michigan Thunder 9; Curves for Women 6 vs. Good l ime Pizza 8. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request tor information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stat­ ed abo- e The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City of Hastings Clerk (telephone number 616-945-24681 or TDD call relay serv­ ices 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Barry County Conservation Club Hastings, Michigan CLASS SIZE LIMITED - FOR RESERVATIONS.CALL Practical Defense Solutions 616-795-7578 or email: pds@tm.net �P»0» 12 - Th* Hastings Bann*r - Thursday. July 4. 200? Florence L. Mead LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Fite No. 02-23449-DE Estate of Shane Trierweiler. Date of birth: 10/08/1976 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Shane Trierweiler, who lived at 154 Amasa Street. Woodland. Michigan died 11/29/2001. Creditors of the deceder t are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kathryn A. Trierweiler, named personal representative or proposed per* sons! representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Suite 302. Hastings and the named'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. June 12. 2002 Kenneth V. Klaus (P42509) GaranLucow Milter. PC. 503 S Creyts Road. Surfs A Lansing. Ml 48917 517-327-0300 Kathryn A. Trierweiler 154 Amasa Street Woodland. Ml 48897 616-367-4240 (7/4) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by William C Dooley and Katie E. Curtis, a single man and a single woman, Mortgage.s. to Broadmoor Financial Sarricas, Inc., a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 12th day of June. A.D.. 1995. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of June. A.D., 1995, in Uber 632 on Pages 669-674, which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 632 on Page 675, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum cJ Fifty Two Thousand Nino Hundred SixtyFour. and 12/100 dollars ($52,964.12). for pancipal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof, and default having boon made whereby the power at sale contained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY too 1st day of August. 2002. at 1:00 o’clock in too afternoon, local time, said mortgage win be foreclosed at a sale at pubic auction to toe highest bidder at the oast door of the Courthouse in too City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being toe place of holding Circuit Court In said County), of the promises described in said mortgage, or 00 much thereof as may be necessary to pay too amount due, a aforesaid, on said mortgage with toe inter­ est thereon 8.58% per annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including too attorney too allowed by taw. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in toe promises. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows. Property situated In the City of Hastings, County at Barry, State of Michigan, to wit: The south 1/2 of Lot 10 of Block 7 of too Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 437 East Walnut Street. Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shea bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless doterminod aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which case too redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 20. 2002 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney tor Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint Ml 48503 Totophone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (7/18) yfyiea OhltuAties NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having bejn made tn the conditions of a certain Mortgage made byEnc M Coleman and Jennifer K Coleman, husband and wife, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORA­ TION (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION), dated December 18 1997. and recorded m the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on January 12. 1998. in Document No 1006257. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104,133.12 and no pro­ ceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 18. 2002, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings that being toe place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose for satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage. together with interest at 9 22 percer.’ per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or poor to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows to-wit: The North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 3 North. Range 7 West The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the dale of sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.G. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (7/11) Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patrick R. Adams and Stacy Neil Adams (original mort­ gagors) to BA Mortgage, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nabonsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dateo May 26. 1998, and recorded on June 1.1998 In Liber Document •1012801 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 03/100 dollars ($93,771 03) including interest a! 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in r^ch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or soma part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CAHLTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Welcome Acres Number 1. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 83, subject to an easement for drive-way purposes in the Northwest comer at said Lot 3. being a cornered piece of land and running 12 feet East and West on lot Ime and 36 feet North and South of lot line with a diagonal hne joining the East and South extremities there­ of. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 13. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FBe #200219556 VA Number: 29-29-6-0625386 Hawks (7/«) NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS JULY REBULAR BOARD MEETIH6 DATE a TIME IS CHANGED TO JULY IS. 2002—8:00 P.M. Pralriavllla Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Patton, Ml 48046 Ruth E. Potter Laura M. Curtiss CLARKSVILLE - Ruth E. Potter, age 90. of Clarksville, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday evening. June 29. 2002. She was bom in Clarksville on Oct. 28. 1911 to Elmer and Veronica (Braendle) Jepson. Ruth graduated from Clarksville High School and then attended Houghton College in New York for one year. She married Adrian .Potter on Jan. I. 1942. and together, they fanned in the Clarksville area for 45 years. Ruth had been a life-long member of the Gateway Community Church in Clarksville, and had attended the West Berlin Church for the past several years. She was active in the Women’s Missionary Society of each church. She is survived by her daughters. Carol Copeland and Marsha Poller, her grandchil­ dren. Wanda White. Edward Polensky. Diane Polensky. Everett Polensky. and Dawn Copeland; her great grandchildren. April White. Timmy White. William Polensky. Nathan Polensky. Laura Polensky and Jenifer Souk and many other relatives and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Adrian: her daughter. Elsie May; and her sisters. Mildred Richardson. Mabel Jepson. Frances Slater, and Marie Rufner. The funeral service was held on Wednesday. July 3. 2002 at the Gateway Community Church in Clarksville. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gateway Community Church or the W'est Berlin Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. HASTINGS - Laura M. Curtiss, age 93 of Hastings, died Friday. June 28. 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Curtiss was bom on April 7. 1909 in Alaska. Ml. the daughter of Amos & Grace (Snow) Counterman. Mrs. Curtiss is survived by three sons, two daughters, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Services were held Wednesday, July 3. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend George Speas officiated. Burial will be at the Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keepyour friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 to subscribe. We clean siding, patios, walk-ways Clean or restore decks, act. (616) 948-2210 Make your house look /6~> new again (H_ 3-5 year olds (must be toilet trained) 792-6938 applications for Times: Usually Friday Afternoons Events: • July 19: Full Blast, Battle Creek * July 26: Potter Park Zoo, Lansing * August 2: Cosmic Bowling * August 7 (Wednesday): Kalamazoo Valley Museum TRIP REGISTRATION Al tops aril raqun pre-rggstraton and a nominal to aw aomranca and traniportabon coats Tr©» haw a i»r.*ed enroimen ano youffi must haw a pamrsMyt s*p r <xdr to partcvfata Pemtwon s*cs can ba odtanad at me playgrounds and must De returned no later than the Wednesday pncx to the tr© Al tnp» we De teed on a hr« come hr$t served bans D-x-ai w« not be a-owed unless room sava.-MC« I (2-24 hours a day) 7 days a week Hastings The soon-to-be open SAVE A LOT in Hastings It now accepting • August 16: Mystery Trip (Closed on Fridays lor trips) Personal Care Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Personal Grooming Companionship FOOD STORE (Playground open regular hours on this date) Location: Central Playground July 15-August 2 Bob King Park August 5-16 Times: 9:00 a.m. -Noon Stay in the comfort of your home and let us brighten your day with a little extra help. SAVE A LOT Boys & Girls 6-12 years July IS - August 16 Monday-Friday Activities: Indoor & Outdoor Games, Crafts, Stories and lots more Location: Central Playground July 15-August 2 Bob King Park August 5-16 Times: 9:00 a.m. -Noon >1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For: Dates: For: Notice at Mortgage Foreclosure Stea THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COIXECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S Merchant (original mort­ gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 13, 1998. and recorded on April 21. 1998 in Uber Document No. 1010692 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated May 22, 1998. which was recorded on October 25.1999. in Uber Document No. 1037001 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE AND 22/100 dollars ($116,212.22). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale at the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on August 1.2OJ2. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at toe West 1/4 comer of said Secton; thence North 00 degrees 08 fftnutes 57 seconds West 117.83 feet along toe West line of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634.95 feet along the centerline J Bowen Mills Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East 300.0 toet thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 toot; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 300.0 feet along said centertine to the place of baginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bowen Mrfte Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of cuch sale. Dated: June 20. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite •990708015 Raptors (7/18) Home Health Care • • • • • HASTINGS - Florence L. Meade, age 84, of Hastings, died Sunday. June 30, 2002 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom Sept. 23, 1917 in Barry County, the daughter of Ferdinand and Edith (Pallett) Meyers. She graduated front Woodland School. Florence married Victor Mead June 11, 1942 and he died March H. 1991. She worked for dr. McIntire, JC Penny Store and Czinder Pharmacy. She enjoyed fishing and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band; four sisters and three brothers. Visitation will be Friday, July 3, 2002 from 11 a.m. until service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday* July 5. 2002 at I p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Clayton Garrison officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation or American Cancer society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. LEGAL HOTJCEW JUST ASK US, ING. -CWASU PLK Y Summer Playgrqond| (Playgrounds are closed from Noon - 1.-00 p.m. daily. Friday hours are determined by Friday's Held trip and announced on Monday) (Continued) \ Part-Time Cashiers, Stockers and Full-Time Meat Cutters. Apply in person at the Main Street Bank on W. State Street in Hastings Monday, July Sth from 9am - 3pm Tuesday, July 9th from 12pm - 7pm Enter in the north entrance, down stairs. Applications and information about positions available will be provided. Come Join Our Team!! Notice of Mortgage Fdrscioeure Sato THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortage made by Daniel J. Vandecer (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, deted February 26. 1999. and recorded on March 2. 1999 In Uber Doc • 1025903 in Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is darnod to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of SEVENTY-EIGHT THOU­ SAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR AND 35/100 Domra ($78.78435). Including intereel at 7.000% per annum Under toe power of sale contained In said mortgage end toe statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be torectoeed by a sate ol toe mort gaged premises, or some pert of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m. on August 8.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and ere deecribed as: The South 41.25 teet of Lot 20. Btock 10 and the South 4125 fuel of Lot 18. Btock 10, and toe North 1/2 of vacated Lawrence Street lying Souto of Lol 20 and Lol 18. Btock 10 ol toe Plat of too Village of Woodland, being a part ol Section 15. 16.21 and 22. Town 4 North. Range 7 West for­ merly deecribed as: All that certain piece of par­ cel ol tend situated in foe Wage of Woodtand in Barry County. Michigan and deecribed as follow* to wit Lot Number 20 and foe Soufo 1/2 at Lots Number 17 and 18 of Btock 10, except a parcel sold of! the East side to Edgar 0. Leonard, said parcel of tend being 4 Rods square, lying dkoctfy East of Lot Number 20 and South of foe South 1/2 of Lots Number 17 and 18. aN being in foe Village of Woodland, according to foe recorded plat thereof. The redemption period she! be 6 monfofs) from foe date of such sale, unices determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period she# be 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: June 27. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: HAWKS 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. 48025 Re #200220709 Hawks (7/25) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale Default has been made in foe condtaons of a mortgage made by Stan L Monta and Emma Luctlte Monks (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Rnanaal Service*. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 4. 1998, and recorded on September 14. 1998 in Uber Document #1017820 in Barry Comfy Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign merits to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1999, which was recorded on August 26. 1999. in Uber Document #1034512 Berry County Records, on which mortgage foere ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND FIFTEEN AND 69/100 dollars ($130,015.69). Including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under foe power of sate contained In said mortgage end foe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given foal said mort­ gage wW be torectoeed by a sate of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some part at foam, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m., on August 15.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of foe Soufoeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, except the South 220 feet of foo East 750 foot of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of foo Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Rango 9 Wost. except: Beginning at a point on foo East and West 1/4 mo of Section 8. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, distant North 69 -fogroee 29 minutes 20 seconds West. 1353.00 feet from too East 1/4 comer of said Section 8. thence Soufo 05 degrees 00 minutes CO seconds West. 860.00 teet to foe South Hne of foo North 1/2 of foo North 1/2 of foo Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8. thence North 89 dogroes 27 minutes West. 1228 6 teet along said South Bno to the North and South 1/4 bne of said Section 8. thence North 00 dogroos 29 minute* 40 seconds East 8672 loot along said North and South line to the center 1/4 comer of said Section 8. thence South 89 dogroos 29 minutes 20 seconds East 1280.4 loot along said East and West 1/4 hne to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 12 months) from the date of such sate. Dated: July 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Stalhons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte #200020059 Stallions (8/1) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICE Jeff Mansfield at the helm of Hastings Rotary by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Jeff Mansfield is looking forward to an exciting year as president of the Hastings Rotary Club. The club gavel was passed from outgo­ ing President Larry Neil to Mansfield at Monday’s meeting. Mansfield previously was Rotary’s presi­ dent-elect, and Sandy Nichols has now moved into that spot. Serving his sixth year on Rotary’s Board of Directors, Mansfield has been an active member in many club projects since he joined the organization ir. 1992. He has served as chairman of some of the club’s committees, such as Rotary’s Summerfest Food Booth Committee, and special pro­ jects. A registered civil engineer, Mansfield is the city manager of Hastings. He previ­ ously worked as a consulting engineer for 13 years and in 1992 became Hastings* di­ rector of public services. He has held his current post since January, 2000. He holds master’s degrees in public ad­ ministration and business administration. The Hastings Rotary Club’s “big goal” Hastings Middle School announces honor roll (Last marking period) Eighth-Graders High Honors (3.5 to 4.0 grade point av­ erage) — Kaylyn Armstrong, Lauren Azevedo", Jacob Barry", Jeana Bishop, Regina Bouchard, Allison Bryans", Gavin Burd, Shanna Burgett, Gregory Cain, Joe Cary, Marion Christensen, Camerin Clin­ ton, Scott Coleman", Nicole Cordray, Brit­ tany Cotant, Kali Dakin, Daniel Dimond, Shannon Dudley, Kayla Ellsworth, Mi­ randa Endsley", Zachary Fay", Donald Fal­ coner, Doug Ferrall, Sarah Ford, Josh French, David Gallagher, Chantel Gerber, Eric Gillespie, Jerica Greenfield, Brock Hammond, Emily Haney", Leah Harris", Bradley Hayes, Jessica Hendershot, Amber Hoffman”, Austin Hurless, Nicole Jager, Jennifer Johnston, Jodi Jolley, Laurie Karrar, Brooke Koons, Samuel Larson, Nichole Louden, Jennifer Madsen, Joel Mathews, Amber McClelland, Michael McPhillips Jr., Amanda McQucm", Brad­ ley Mead, Jessica Mikolajczyk", Jeremy Miller, Steven Miller, Ashley Morgan, Max Myers, Jessica Newton, Leah Overmire, Chelsie Passmore, Viola Payne, Stephen Peurach, Brooklyn Pierce", Krystal Pond, Jeffery Quick", Hillary Ranguette, Terry Rose, Lindsey Selby, Elizabeth Shafer, Adam Sheldon, Kenneth Shellington, Craig Sherwood", Emilie Shumway, Jacquelyn Siska, Shelby Sleevi, Josh Smith, Rachel Smith, Mallori Spoelstra", Chelsea Standler", Sophie Stavale, Julia Thomas, Tasia Thompson, Kristina Tolgcr", Katherine Trahan", Monica Treadwell, Rebecca Trevino, Kimberly Vannocker, Marissa Vanwingen, Krystal Wait", Garrett Walker, Biittany Wescott, Rene Winegar and Lora Winegar. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Hildic Adrianson, Lyndon Angus, Alexis Baker, Jo Bar­ rett, Ashley Blankenship, Steve Bolo, Tim Bowerman, Danielle Brower, Russell Burg­ dorf, Kayla Clark, Barbara Crawford, Joshua Colella, Megan DePew, Timothy Eerdmans, Ashley Elzinga, Stacie Endsley, Mariana Garza, Farren Gibson, Kyle Girr­ bach, Heather Gladding, Chasity Hester, Tasha Hinckley, Nathaniel Hodges, Tracy Hom, Adam Johnson, Devin Jordan, Jesse Lemon, Samuel Lewis, Tia 1-oftus, Nicole Meredith, Brian McLaugl lin, Jessica McLaughlin, David Peterson, Kyle Quada, Chris Timmerman, Stephanie Titmus, Andy Tobias, Jessica VanBuren, Meredith Waters, Heather Wilcox, Danielle Wilkins and Kelly Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Aubri Brandt, Brandon Curtis, Deanna Hill, Amanda Hunt, Shannon Lux, Beth Lynch, Jessica Mann, Renee Marr, Abbey McKcough, Brian McKcough, Josh Newell, Na­ talie Pennington, Andrew Rhoades, Cassondra Sheplcr, Jessica Vanburen and Joe Woodworth. Seventh-Graders High Honors (3.5 to 4.0) — Kayla Angeletti, Seth Beduhn", Emily Benningfield", Jason Bies", Jennifer Bishop, Wil­ liam Blood, Katie Borner, Hannah Buckles, Maggie Buehl, Sheila Carpenter", Taylor Casarez", Alyssa Case", Hannah Case, Ste­ ven Case", Beth Christensen, Amanda Clark, Tyler Clem", David Cole, Zachary Connor, Jason Cook, Kelly Cuncannan, Jonathan Curtiss. Kavleigh Delcotto", Ash­ ley DeVries, Kristina Dobbin", Andrew Dobbins, Carrie Eagle", Tiffany Edwards", Jesse Ellwcod", Kristen Falconer, Erin Fluke", Jonathan Garrett, Lauren Hartman, Gregg Hasman", Scott Homrich, Bradley Horton, Lacie Hughes*. Rachael Iler ", Amy Ingle, Lindsay Kam", Kristina Kauf­ man, Amy Kidder", Alexander Kimble, Bradan King", Shandi Kosbar", Lacy Lan caster, Craig Lord. Jacob Lumbert, Kalec Lydy", Seth Mansfield. Stephanie Maurer, katee McCarthy", Sean McConnon, Mi­ chael McGandy, Kelsey McKinnon-Ed­ wards, Nikole Meade". Derek Miller, Alex­ andria Neil", Jacqualynn Northrop", Dan­ ielle Oakland, Sy Overmire, Ashley Peck, Leanne Pratt", Isaak Ramsey", Justine Robbins. Brandon Roberts, Megan Robin­ son, Alexandra Rugg. Tyler Ryan, Dana Shilling", Addison Singleterry, Lindsay Sours, Dakota Storey, Erika Swartz, Tim Varner, Jcrin Voshell. Molly Wallace", Raymond Westfall, Kyle White, Scott White, Katlyn Wilson and Daven Winans. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Gerald Brown, Nathaniel Burgett. Justin Carroll. Ashley Chewning, Leighia Converse, Ceaira Davis, Matthew Donnini, Cory Gardner. Ashley Hartman. Rebecca Hill. Erich lb- crlc, Alex Lowe, John McKelvey, Amanda Mueller, Justine Peake, Erandy Rancour, Kayla Romanak, Maa Teunessen, Katie Thomas, Derek Thurman, Anthony Tuthill, Erika Ward and Amanda Welch. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Jen­ nifer Bassett. Michael Bekker, Jessica Burch, McKenzie Densmore, Brandy Dryer, Samantha Gonsalves, Sarah Lynch, Markee McDade, Sierra Rathbun, Bryan Skedgell, Kyle Snider, Amanda Thomas and Tara Totten. Sixth-Graders High Honors (33 to 4.0) — Elliott An­ derson*, Owen Anderson", Joseph Arnett", Hollie Baker, Kimberly Beck, Ryan Bosnia", Melissa Brill, Chantelle Brown, Heidi Bustancc. Robert Cady, Ryan Cain, Amanda Cappon", Deanna Carpenter, Re­ becca Christensen, Michael Clark, Nicholas Converse, Curtus Cowles, Jessica Crouch, Joseph Czajkowski, Rebecca Davis, Mat­ thew Debolt, Meagan Donovan, Corey Doxtader, Sara Dunkelberger, Ashley Eerd­ mans", Kyle Ellsworth, Miranda Fay", Kathleen Fletcher, Kelly Frame, Ellen Frey", Matthew Gardner", Trevor Gerber, Patrick Gillespie", Haley Girrbach, Stepha­ nie Glass, Lisa Gorodenski, Emily Gray­ bill", Eric Haney", Brittany Hartman, Shane Hcnp/", Maddynn Hinkle, Allison Hodges, Brittany Howell", Joshua Jevicks, David Kendall", Page Kienzle, Molly Koutz, Khalen Laubaugh, Carson Letot", Megan Lipstraw, Brendan Lomas, Ricky Mathis, Ashley Maurer", Megan McClel­ land, Derrick Mckee, Thomas McKinney, Lindsay McNally, Nicholas Meinke, Alyssa Mills", Nichole Moser, Tara Nassif, Thomas Newton, Katherine Partridge", Roshni Patel, Tara Pcnnepacker, Destiny Petch, Brad Peterron", Gary Pleyte", Sara Radant, Jordan Rambin, Max Raymond, Levi Robbins, Tory Roberts, Ashlynn Roth, Christopher Sanders", Jesalyn Sanders, Tara Schoessel", Chelsea Siska", Chelsey Snyder, Brittney Soya, Kenneth Taylor, Samantha Tobias, Eric Treadwell", Travis Trudgeon, Hayley Tuinstra", Ryan Vogel", Audrey Waklcy, Jacob Wescott, Steven Westerveld and Christopher White. Honors (3.10 to 3.49) — Daniel Auer, Boon Basler, Kesha Bolton, Zachary Boucher, Ashley Boyd, Daniel Cherry, Jesse Cook, Ryan DeCamp, Nathaniel De­ Decker, Jerica Denman, Andrea Eaton, Myles Eldred, Casey Goodenough, Amber Larry Neil (left), outgoing Hastings Rotary president, passes the gavel to new President Jeff Mansfield. of the year is to acquire the international organization's Presidential Citation, Mans­ field said. Criteria for that honor includes achieving a membership goal and having/continuing active programs in four avenues of service: local club service, com­ munity service (such as supporting the lo­ cal chapter of Safe Kids), international service (such as helping to eradicate polio and promoting peace initiatives) and voca­ tional service (such as the club’s Career Day for youth). Continuing support of the Rotary Foundation is also a priority. Keeping programs and projects “alive and vital” is important, he said. A major project focus is the eradication of polio in the world by 2005, Mansfield said. Rotary clubs all over the world have made gigantic strides to eliminate polio since the international organization first made its big push in the mid-1980s. Now the clubs are banding together to raise a to­ tal of $400 million to reach “all the last vestiges of the world.” He noted that those remaining small, remote ano isolated areas of the globe arc very difficult to reach, but that’s the thrust of Rotary’s renewed ef­ forts. Hammond, Cody Hom, Cassondra Huver. Andrea Jones, Amanda Lcask, Robert Lyke, Jonathan MahfatrKevin Marr, De­ vin Pachuta, Nick Peck. Jonathan Peurach, Justin Purdun, Kenneth Quick, Jared Rob­ inson, Shanda Romaine, Kelsey Stevens. Andrew Tassos, Maryann Uptgraft, Eric Vaughan, Jason Washburn, PeggySuc McClurkin-Wilkins, Cblby Wise and Han­ nah Wood. Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.09) — Troy Burch, Jeannette Davis, Justin Dean, Rob­ ert Hamel, Garrett Harris, David Jackson, Chris James, Kimberly Main, Andrew Mat­ thews, Kyle McNemy, Kyle Pierce, Leslie Pumford, Craig Smith, Sylvia Teixeira, Scott Wilson and Amanda Yargcr. Matt Thompson is leading the Hastings club’s part in the polio eradication effort, and Mansfield said the club most likely will have more fundraisers in the near future to meet its commitment. Since he’s not a native of the Hastings area and has only lived here for 15 years, Mansfield said he is “really honored” to serve as Rotary president. He said he has appreciated the way the community has welcomed him “with open arms." Mansfield said he is looking forward to serving as the club’s president. “It’s going to be a lot of work, but it should be a rewarding year...It’s going to be an exciting year, particularly with the polio eradication campaign,” he said. Mansfield and his wife, Carolyn, have four sons. Seth, Luke, Mat; and Mike. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made tn the conditions of a certam Mortgage made by Rick L Bolton a sin­ gle man. and Melissa L Harvath a single woman. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION dated August 29 2000 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry tn the State of Michigan on August 31.2000. m Document No 1046902. on which Mortgage there « dawned lo be due at the date of this Notice. for principal and interest the sum of $99,259.62 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby gwen that on August 1.2002. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wiB be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubbe sale for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10 50 percent per annum, legal costs, attor­ neys fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit Parcel ‘C* Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as; Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 7; thence South 88 degrees 34 16“ West 497 86 feet along the North line of said Section 7 to the Pomt of Beginning; thence South 88 degrees 34'16“ West 248 83 feet, thence South 2 degrees 38'38* East 262 69 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 7. thence North 89 degrees 34 16 East 248.83 feet; thence North 2 degrees 38 38' West 262.60 feet to the Pomt of Beginning. Subject to highway nght-of-way for Bryan Road over the North 33.00 feet thereof The redemption period shall be $a (6) months from the date of sale unless the property ts aban doned, in which case the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (7/25) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 2002/2003 Tree Trimming and Removal Program Block & V FULL COLOR! PricttlAi LetoAs... J-AdGra North of Hob onHghwov The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058. until 230 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2002. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be dearly marked on the outside of the submittal package, “Sealed Bld - 2002/2003 Tree Trimming and Removal." " — Denotes all As. 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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The County of Barry, located in Hastings, Michigan, will receive proposals from qualified contractors (Bid Division: A - Site Work and Bid Division; B Landscaping) for the new Barry-Eaton County Health Department Building, located at 1330 North Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Proposals may be mailed or delivered in person to Debbie Smith. Barry County Clerk, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, and must be received prior to 2:00 p.m., local time, on Thursday, July 11, 2002. All proposals must be sealed in envelopes, plainly labeled “Proposal for Barry-Eaton County Health Department. Bid Division: All proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud at this time. A bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid, in the form of bond or certified check, is required. Performance, labor and material bond costs (which shall cover 100% of the value of the project) should be bid separately on the line pro­ vided on the bid form. Do not include the cost of PLM Bonds in your base bid. Applicable Michigan use and sales tax apply to this project. Bidding Documents may be examined after Tuesday, July 2. 2002. Prospective Bidders desiring complete sets of Contract Documents may obtain them from the Construction Manager, Beckenng Advisor Inc., located at 650 - 44th Street SE. Grand Rapids. Ml 49548, (616) 532-8191. Refundable Plan Deposit is required, in the amount of $100.00. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all irregularities in proposals. Base Bid Proposals shall remain firm for sixty (60) days from date of bid opening and Alternate Proposals shall remain firm for ninety (90) days from date of bid opening. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 COURT MEWS: One of two Nashville men arrested April 22 on suspicion of conspiracy to deliver and manufacture 15 pounds of marijuana received a threc-month jail sentence June 20 in Barry County Circuit Court. Jay Rice, 45, and his co-dcfcndant, Wil­ liam John Parr Jr., 48, of Nashville were ar­ rested by the Tri-County Metro Drug En­ forcement unit for conspiring to deliver marijuana in a Nashville home. Rice pleaded guilty to one count of de­ liver)' and manufacture of five to 45 kilo­ grams of marijuana, second offense, double penally and was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for two days served. $1,500 in court costs, a $60 crime victim fund fee, a $60 DNA testing fee, plus two years on probation and the last three months of his jail term suspended if he is successful on probation. Rice also is eligible for earned early re­ lease and for work release. His license to drive is suspended for six months. “It’s apparent to me that the defendant has a significant drug and alcohol prob­ lem,” said Assistant Prosecutor David Ban­ ister. In trying to keep Rice out of jail so he can work, defense attorney Bruce Lincoln told the court that Rice must pay $2,200 a month for medication to treat his hepatitis C. “Your attorney certainly negotiated a fa­ vorable resolution, given the amount of your involvement in this situation,” said Judge James Fisher. “1 can’t imagine that smoking pot is doing your health problems any good." Parr has pleaded guilty to one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and is scheduled to be sentenced on the convic­ tion Sept. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court. In other recent court business: • Jeffrey William Vogel, aka John Ma­ son, Jeff Stanton, Jeff Bogel, 42, of Hast­ ings, was sentenced to serve a minimum of two years to a maximum of 15 years in prison on his convictions of home invasion, receiving and concealing stolen property and being a felon in possession of a firearm for entering a home in the 7000 block cf Marshall Road, Maple Grove Township, and taking a shotgun. Also charged in the case were his co-defendants, Jamica Sottille and Johnny Ray Miller. “He’s the one who took the guns out of the house and tcok them into the woods,” said Assistant Prosecutor David Banister. "They’re still unrecovered. He raked over the tried tracks. I believe he was the leader.” * Rebecca Manning, 21, of Bellevue who had invited a stranger she met in an Internet chat room to visit her for a sexual encoun­ ter at a Maple Grove Township home where she was babysitting April 4 was sen­ tenced Thursday for filing a false police re- I lf>n\cliolil PILLOWTOP DELUXE MATTRESS set. Luxry firm. Any size. Brand new. In­ cludes frame. $800 value. Sell $225. Can deliver. (517)626-7089 lii 'Mciiuiriain IN LOVING MEMORY OF Lance Corp., Scott A. Potter you left us three years ago, July 7th, we love and miss you a lot. Mom A Dad, Kirk Jr., Grandma A family'. FOR SALE: '96 Dodge SLT, 360 engine, 4x4, green w/top, 62K miles, AM/FM cassette, $9,500. 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Manning had engaged in consenual, sex­ ual activity with the man in the bathroom and in the man’s car while the three chil­ dren she was watching repeatedly inter­ rupted because they feared for her safety. "She told us *a man who is a Christian is coming over,’” one of the children told po­ lice. "We were all excited to meet him. But when he got here and we looked at him. it freaked me out. We decided not to leave them alone so we kept spying on them and disturbing them." The oldest child, 14, ’told police that she and her two younger siblings, 11 and 10, were frightened by the man’s appearance. Fearing she would lose her babysitting job over the incident. Manning reported that the man had touched her against her will, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The man was stopped and questioned by a Barry County Sheriffs’ Deputy before the officer learned that the woman had fabri­ cated the story. The Grand Rapids man told Deputy Dar Leaf that he met the woman in an Internet chat room between 3 and 4 p.m. April 3 and that after talking for about 15 minutes, she gave him her phone number. "He said he got out of work at 5 p.m., went home and called her at about 5:30 p.m. and talked for 15 minutes,” Leaf re­ ported. “He called her again at 8:30 p.m. and she invited him to come to where she was babysitting." When he arrived, he told police, they walked around for a while holding hands inside the house and he became annoyed because the children were “always inter­ rupting.” The babysitter asked the children several times to leave them alone for 10 to 15 min­ utes, he told police, “so they could talk.” Inside the bathroom together, the couple started “making out,” Manning told police, adding that when they got out of the room, they made plans to continue on the back scat of his car. “I realize I was wrong,” Manning told Judge James Fisher. “Its something I’m not going to repeat." Defense attorney Louise Herrick said the act was out of character for her client. "The crime you mad* a false report on is one of the most serious,” said Fisher. “If the person you made the report on had been convicted, he could have been sent to prison for a very long time. That was a foolish thing you did.” Manning was placed on probation for a period of six months under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status which gives her a chance to keep the conviction off her record if she is successful on proba­ tion. • Shayne Pryde, 26, of Olivet, was or­ dered to spend six months in jail with cred’t for 14 days served and the balance sus­ pended if he is successful on one year of probation on his convictions of resisting and obstructing police, second offense drunk driving and driving on a suspended license. Pryde was arrested on Curtis Road in Castleton Township April 27 when he al­ legedly went to the home of an ex-girl­ friend. “Alcohol is definitely the problem for my client which is frankly why he is here today,” said his defense attorney. “Since this occurred, he’s been doing quite good. He sold his vehicles, so he’s taken away that temptation. He’s an electrician, he will be working full time next week and will be earning approximately $1,000 per week.” • Amber Makley, 34, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to using cocaine and mari­ juana and was scheduled to be sentenced on the convictions July 18 in Barry County Circuit Court. Her charges were reduced from posses­ sion of less than 25 grams of cocaine and possession of marijuana in exchange for her guilty pleas. Use of cocaine is a one year misde­ meanor charge while use of marijuana car­ ries a penalty of up to 90 days in jail. Makley was arrested by the Hastings City Police when officer Cleon Brown stopped her van while investigating a report that a male subject driving a similar vehicle may have been “casing” houses for future break-ins. While determining that Makley did not fit the description of the suspect. Brown said he noticed calloused burnt spots on Makcly’s fingers and found cocaine in her pocket, according to a preliminary exami­ nation transcript. • Todd Boysen, 22, of Delton, was or­ dered to spend six months in jail for each conviction of fleeing and eluding police and operating a vehicle while impaired which occurred April 27 in Prairieville Township. Defense Attorney Kathryn Russell ob­ jected to the probation department’s pre­ sentence report reference to Boysen using drugs. Probation Agent Judy Brewer replied that Boysen told her he “drinks a lot when he drinks” and that “he has used marijuana once or twice." "He’s been very remorseful,” said Rus­ sell. “Do you think he was drinking when he See COURT NEWS, page IS POLIC€ BEAT: ......... ....................... . • —=41 Man accused of molesting young brothers MIDDLEVILLE - A man accused of molesting two young brothers from 1998 to 2002 in his Middleville home is being held in the Barry County jail on $75,000 bond awaiting a hearing on five counts of first and second degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Michigan State Police arrested Timothy John Quillan, 34, at his home in Ionia last Friday. Police seized computers and other items found in the home at the time of his ar­ rest. “It was disclosed by some teens that a friend of the family had been sexually molest­ ing them," said police. “We think there arc more victims." The two brothers, who were interviewed by Trooper Ray Volosky of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, said Quillan allegedly began molesting them when they were 10 and 7 years old. Quillan was arraigned Monday on three counts of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct with multiple variables and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with multiple variables. He is scheduled lo appear for a pre-exam hearing July 10 in Barry County District Court. Naked man tries to enter woman’s shower MIDDLEVILLE - Charges arc pending against a 22-year-old Hastings man who al­ legedly entered the apartment of a former girlfriend and tried to join her in the shower. The woman told police she had dated the man for two weeks last January but ended the relationship because he “has a drinking problem," according to a police report. Deputies reported that the woman, who has a new boyfriend, lives in the 400 block of Lincoln Street and was taking a shower at about 11:30 p.m. when she heard a male voice say “hey." “She thought it was her boyfriend,” deputies reported. “She stayed in the shower and then the curtain was ripped open. She immediately realized it was (the suspect.)” The man grabbed her left arm and placed his head inside the shower which caused the woman to pull her arm away and order him out “or she would call the cops.” He returned nude a short time later and ripped the shower curtain open again, police reported. “He stepped halfway into the shower and she said, ‘leave or I will call the cops,’" po­ lice repotted. “He stepped out, she pulled the curtain closed and she covered herself with a towel and got out.” The suspect told police he was in the neighborhood, went to the apartment and knocked, which caused the unlatched door to swing open. “He said hello and she said hello back,” the suspect told police. “He said he stuck his head into the bathroom to ask her how long she would be and that when she told him to leave or she would call the cops he left.” The suspect said he never took his clothes off. Crash leads to arrest of Delton man DELTON - A 46-ycar-old Delton man injured in a two-car, head-on crash just south of Delton on M-43 Feb. 26 had been arrested on charges that he had been driving under the influence of drugs causing serious injury with a habitual offender, fourth-degree en­ hanced sentencing notice. Charles Dean is free on $7,500 bond awaiting a July 3 pre-exam hearing on the charges in Barry County District Court. The crash caused serious injuries to oncoming driver Don Smeal of Cloverdale, who required surgery to repair facial injuries, according to Trooper Sandra Larsen. “Evidence at the scene indicated Dean’s vehicle crossed the center Hne while travel­ ing north on M-43,” said Larsen. “Dean’s vehicle crashed head-on with Smeai’s south­ bound vehicle in the southbound lane of M-43. This accident occurred during an early morning snow/sleet storm." Dean was taken to Borgess Hospital, where an emergency room nurse was publicly credited with saving Dean’s life, according to reports. Escapee captured, thanks to local couple CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A 27-year-old escapee from the Lansing Tether Unit who had tried to bed down in an East M-43 ditch June 16 was captured and turned over to the Michigan Department of Corrections. Cyrus Llewellen Collins of Benton Harbor was caught when nearby neighbors heard him swearing, talking to himself and breaking twigs. The couple told Deputy Richelie Spencer that they thought a man was across the street and down an embankment. “I went across the roadway and asked the subject to come out and talk to me," Spencer repotted. “Cyrus walked up and asked me what was going on.” Collins explained that he had been living in Benton Harbor with his girlfriend and was riding his bicycle to Lansing for a visit. “He said it got dark and he got scared, so he decided to sleep in the ditch,” Spencer repotted. Collins was arrested on a June 13 warrant for prison escape and turned over to the Lansing authorities. He was previously convicted of illegal use of credit cards. Delton man arrested during meth probe DELTON - An 18-ycar-old Delton man was arrested June 21 on a probation violation petition from Barry County Circuit Court by Barry County Sheriff's Deputies assisting the Southwest Enforcement Team’s investigation into possible methamphetamine pro­ duction. Matthew Meredith McKelvey was taken into custody on the alleged violation of his probation imposed on his original 2001 conviction of delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana. SWET officers were conducting an investigation into two possible suspects *hom they believe may have been manufacturing the drugs in the 6000 block of Rose Road. He is accused of violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent and by failing to complete substance abuse counseling. McKelvey said he did not show up to report because he failed the drug test. He is set to appear in Barry County Circuit Court July 25. No other information on the investigation was available from SWET as of press time Wednesday. Home invasion cleans out Assyria home ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A man who returned home from work at 8:30 p.m. June 24 found his house had been broken into and a large amount of property was missing, ac­ cording to a report by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the man found a laundry basket in his driveway and upon further inves­ tigation, found that a door had been broken from its frame in the 7000 block of Huff Road. He also found his basement door open, the lights on and the outside dog was inside the house. “The subjects rammed open the side door after attempting to pry the rear slider door," deputies said. Missing is a large amount of camping equipment, fishing poles, a leaf blower, shainsaw, a 40 ediber Glock semi-automatic pistol, a 35 mm camera worth over $1,700, a Pur water filter and more. Police have no suspects and the matter is under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 4. 2002 - Page 15 □ntinued. told the probation agent that this case was a joke?” said Judge James Fisher. “I hope not, your honor,” Russell replied. “There is no way in the world I’m going along with the recommendation with the at­ titude you displayed to the district court probation agent." said Fisher to Boysen. “You’re 21 years old, you have no job and you’re you getting yourself icto trouble. Somebody needs to get your atte ntion and I guess it’s been left up to me to do that. “You can sit in jail and think how stupid it was what you did here.” Boysen was also ordered to spend two years on probation, to undergo substance abuse counseling, to pay 534 restitution, $500 court costs and a $60 DNA testing fee. “His dad and his brother tried to stop him and that's when the assault took place," said defense attorney Amy Kuzava. Kuzava objected to a pre-sentence report that stated that Cole had added OxyContin to the use of alcohol and crack. “He was given that at Forest View," Ku­ zava said of the OxyContin. But probation officer Michelle Newton told the court she was informed by an in­ take worker that Cole was using OxyContin in addition to heroin and that “they had to detox him." She added that Cole had tested positive for cocaine one week earlier but tested negative the day before sentencing. “I don’t believe Mr. Cole has an assault­ ing nature, however, he has a drug problem which puts him in these situations," said Kuzava. “This incident involves family members. He’s had a lot of problems with his parents, they were going through a di­ vorce, he’s been in the middle and he feels that’s part of his recent relapse.” • Michael Cole’s age, residence and court file were withheld by the court due to his non-public status under the provisions of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. In open court, however. Cole was sen­ tenced to serve six months in jail with credit for 75 days served and the balance suspended on an assault charge. It was revealed that Cole had gone from a drug treatment center to the home of his parents, where he allegedly attempted to steal a generator. • Daniel Horvat, 35, of Bellevue, was sentenced to serve 60 days in jail with credit for two days served and the balance suspended if he’s successful on two years probation on his conviction of second of­ fense drunk driving. He will also participate in the drug court program, which will require him to see the judge every other week during the term of his probation. Horvat, who said he has been sober for the past six months, said he is taking the prescription drug Vicodin for pain caused by a car accident about two years ago. “Alcoholics shouldn’t be taking Vi­ codin," said Judge James Fisher. “If you stay sober, you won’t havi to go to jail.” He was ordered to pay $1,700 in fines and costs and to pay a $200 drug court fee. “The whole point of the drug court pro­ gram is to help you maintain your sobri­ ety,” the judge said. “It looks like you have a good start. We’re going to do whatever we can to help you but we’re also going to hold you accountable.” • Steven Nelson, 20, of Nashville, was convicted of attempted unlawful use of an automobile, operating while impaired and probation violation on two previous convic­ tions of resisting and obstructing police, breaking and entering, assault and battery and malicious destruction of property. “Since I’ve been in the prosecutor’s of­ fice, his name has been known to me,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “He has approximately 20 cases and I believe all arc alcohol related. He has one of the worst sentencing files I’ve ever seen.” “I apologize for abusing the tools the system has given me,” Nelson said. “I Grass fires can be caused by fireworks. Citizens are urged to keep their fire­ works festivities to dirt or gravel areas and to keep a hose or bucket of water nearby. (Banner file photo by Shelly Sulser) See COURT HEWS, page 16 Friend remembered with tourney The game of golf originated in Scotland, which also happens to be the home of the world’s most famous man-skirt, the kilt. A local group of golfers have again com­ bined the two ancient traditions — sort of — for all the right reasons. The second-annual Crunch Classic char­ ity golf event at Mulberry Fore in Nashville on July 13 is in memory of Tony Dunkclberger, who died nearly three years ago of a brain aneurysm. “Crunch" was one of Dunkelbcrger’s many nicknames, according to friend and toumey organizer Leroy Starks. Proceeds from the tournament go toward the college funds of Dunkclberger’s chil­ dren Kellen, Jessilyn and LeeAnn. Dunkelberger was known as the “Sing­ ing Meat Cutter” to coworkers at Carl’s Su­ per Market in Nashville, as he never hesi­ tated lo warble while he worked. He went on to earn a teaching degree and taught in Alpena for a year and a half before his sud­ den passing. Despite his relatively short stay, Dunkelberger left quite an impression on Alpena, • • and the school named its soccer field after him. Starks said last year's tournament was a success, and this year’s edition will again include a unique twist: Men who wear skirts are allowed to hit from the ladies’ tees. Ten out of 12 men’s groups last year took the fashion plunge. “People last year just had a blast,” Starks said. “Everybody looks to see what every­ one else is wearing. It sort of sets the mood.” And it never hurts to give away a car. Bill Seif will again donate a car to anyone who shoots a hole-in-one. Last year, a player in the last group actually won a car with just such a shot. The Crunch Classic is a four-person best ball scramble with a 2:30 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $45 per person and in­ cludes 18 holes, a cart, food and prizes. In­ terested golfers can register on the day of the tournament. For more information, call Leroy Starks at 517-852-9698. • > nn-br*»ri .i:r YOUTH BASEBALL, first inning. Michael Barbour came in to re­ lieve, pitching the last four innings and holding Middleville to only two runs. Lakewood hit the ball well again, total­ ling 15 hits. Barbour was the top hitter, go­ ing 4-for-4, followed by Hilley, Yager and Salazar each going 3-for-4. Pennock Pharmacy 10, Temple Trucking 6. Pennock Pharmacy defeated Temple Trucking behind a strong combined pitch­ ing performance by Bob Steinke and Ty Kalmink. Steinke had nine strikeouts and Kalmink had two in one inning of relief. John Felpaush led the attack, getting on base three times and scoring twice. Trent Brisboe and Dylan McKay were also on base twice apiece and they both scored two runs. Dylan Cudahce pitched well for Temple. They were led on offense by Trevor Hcacock who was on base three times in three at bats and scored twice. Ricky Mathis was on base three times and scored twice while Alec Wilcox was also on three times and scored a run. cont. from page 10 some very good competition. The first weekend saw the Saxons win two close contests again HBC Baseball of Battle Creek. Kyle Arnie and Adam Case both turned in fine pitching performances. Offensively, Michael Garrett, Brandon Sut­ fin and Kyle Amie led the way. In week #2, Bumham Insurance handed the Saxons two tough losses, 6-4 and 4-3. The team could only manage six hits in the two games, with two of them belonging to Caleb Case. Strong defense by the Saxons kept them in both games despite a lack of hitting. In week #3, the Saxons traveled to Belle­ vue and banged out 28 hits in two games to win a pair 15-2 and 17-2. Kyle Amie and Ryan Duits each had five hits on the day. Gary Metheny, Kyle Eggerstedt, Andy Griggs and Brandon Sutfin all saw time on the mound for Hastings. The season finale has the Saxons slated to play a doublcheader at C.O. Brown Sta­ dium in Battle Creek, home of the Midwest League Michigan Battle Cats, on Sunday. July 7. The games arc scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. and all arc welcome to attend. Campfires are allowed in metal rings like the one at left during the cun-ent ban on open burning on the ground until further notice. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) BURNING, continued from page 4 Fashion (non) sansa!: Two good-na­ tured participants in faSt-year's Crunch Classic charity golf outing strut their stuff. CRUSH, continued from page 11 and wildfires. On Friday when he put a halt to burning permits, the Johnstown Fire Department re­ sponded to a grass fire, Thomapple Town­ ship was called to an unattended controlled bum and Wayland put out a grass fire. Desjardin is responsible for firefighting on state lands in Barry. Kalamazoo, Cal­ houn, Branch and St. Joe counties. -wy brggtsnfflJcFof state land is the 29,000 acres right here in Barry County,” he said. When open burring of brush is allowed, Barry County Central Dispatch issued burning permits for Assyria, Barry, Castle­ ton, Hope, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Prairieville and Woodland townships. Citi­ zens can obtain the permits by calling 948­ 4800 and answering some questions about the type of fire, location, phone number and time the fire is to be set. Hastings BIRCH fire, Orangeville and Thomapple/Yankee Springs fire depart­ ments issue permits for residents in their fire districts. The number to call for BIRCH is 945­ 5384, while the number for Orangeville is 664-4221. In the Middleville or Yankee Springs areas, call 795-3350 or 795-7243. The Crush II team lost another offensive battle to the Hastings I team 26-21. Leading hitters for Crush II were Earl (double, 2 RBI, 3 runs), Meade (2 hits, 2 runs, 2 RBI), Snider (hit, 3 runs, 3 RBI), DeVries (hit, 3 runs, 2 RBI), Scfie Stassle (run, RBI), Mason (2 runs, 3 RBI), Hart­ man (hit, 2 runs, 3 RBI), Dudley (2 runs, RBI), Bishop (hit, 2 runs, 2 RBI) and Ash­ ley Blankenship (run, RBI). HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss SaFa for ctoar coat HnWiai $10,00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR * EXTERIOR DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special fKKVfANQ DtUYUr AYABABU IN LOCAL ABLA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. MBrf «x^ of 5f*,eSt 616-945-5607 The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan Barry Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th, in observance of the Independence Holiday. Normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will resume on Monday, July 8th. _____ MU V-OB. FIVE LOT* AVAILABLE! • From 1-3 acres • Sandy Koufax Division Lakewood Blue Stix defeated Dan Val­ ley Excavating 12-0 and 12-3, and defeated Hastings Thomapple Valley Family Health 16-1 and 17-0. Mickey Mantle Division After a couple of cancellations and an carly-sceson rainout, the Hastings Saxons #1 squad, sponsored by The Bib at Gun Lake, finally got it's SCMYB season under­ way with a doublehcadcr against Hastings #2 on June 28. In the first game, Adam Case pitched a complete two-hitter as Hastings #1 shut out Hastings #2. Leading the hitting for the Saxon #1 team was Caleb Case with a fine three-hit performance. Andy Kelly, Luke Olmstead and Kyle Eggerstedt also added two hits each. Brandon Johnson and Mike McPhillips each had a hit for the Saxon #2 team. The bats really came alive in Game Two for the Saxon #1 team as they pounded out 18 hits. Michael Garrett got the win on the mound, giving up only two hits. Caleb Case, Andy Kelly, Brandon Sutfin and Gary Metheny each collected three hits. Brandon Johnson singled and Brian McKeough had a long triple in the loss for the Saxon #2 team. The Saxon #1 team also participates in a traveling doublcheader league on the week­ ends and has compiled a 4-2 record against Rutland Charter Township Citizen’s Meeting JULY 9, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. Fish Hatchery Park DELTON DEC0MT/N6 et/cetc^T augury ■ mattee atutte urn t nut • ttritu nentutt • wnentt ■ hhh utet • tutet •tmtrmuu •nuntt ttutttt • antnttrm *uuunt uhk nmm • cteuuet • mteu• tan • ttuutt rate cmtUru n ruts ueutuct Exclusive development • Paved streets • Beautiful homes • Access to 20 wooded acres of common ground with 2 fishing ponds • Only about 3 miles south of Hastings • Starting at $28,500 Call Connie for more price information and details. V-«». BUILD YOUR DREAM IN HASTINGS BEST « NEWEST NEIGHBORHOOD! • All quality homes * In town convenience • 3 lots available ......................................... ............................................$29,900 each. Call Connie. V-Sa. BEAUTIFUL SETT1NGI • 21 acres * FuH of wildlife • Wooded • Small stocked lake • Hastings schools......... ....................................................... $79,500. Call Connie. NEW PRICE HU « Jtttte USTU f HFEP WANTED ' Positions available for New Clubhouse Opening Experience in: Golf I Camping I Hospitality / F&B I Security is Helpful Applications available at: The Creek Golf Club & Tyler Creek Recreation Area or Fax Resume to: 602-868-0252 7 OFFERS! Quality built custom 4.973 sq. ft solid brick & California drift-stone home. • Situated on 33 acres • Beautifully landscaped, wooded a manicured • Just min­ utes from Thomapple Lake beach area • Energy efficient • 4 bedrooms • 3-1/2 baths • 3 fireplaces • Exceptionally large rooms • Formal living a dining rooms • 2 great rooms • Many custom features throughout • Central air • Security system • Extra 30x40 pole bam ....................... ................................................... $479,000. Call Connie. £3^ GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ.6L. § ASSOCIATES 629 West State Street - Hs,tinge «MSiw to* Bviionp («X«) •—-3770_ �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 4, 2002 Drowning victim remembered as a ‘free spirit’ by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Dale “Frog” LaDere had enjoyed swim­ ming since his childhood on Charlton Park Road near the Thomapple River, where he spent many warm summers splashing around with his three brothers. “He was a good swimmer,” a family member said Tuesday. But police think alcoiol played a role in his Sunday drowning death in seven feet of water on Algonquin Lake, where he had been swimming at the home of a friend. According to investigators, LaDere, 42, was floating on his back when he disap­ peared below the surface about 40-feet from shore at about 2:30 p.m. He was submerged in the mud and weeds for more than 20 minutes before divers from the Barry County Sheriffs Marine Division and Underwater Rescue recovered his body near 2359 Old Iroquois Trail. Police said emergency personnel from Mercy Ambulance and AirCare of Kalama­ zoo spent nearly one half hour trying to re­ vive LaDere. the father of two sons, Jason and Jeremy. The family member said his nickname was given by his brothers when he was 10 years old “because that's what he looked like when he swam." she said. “He would dog paddle and kick with his legs and they stsrtrd calling him that.” The son of Shirley and the late Vercile LaDere. he attended St. Rose Catholic School and Hastings public schools before working for Hastings Sanitary Service and most recently for Rough Sawn Specialists, according to his obituary. LaDere was described as having a good sense of humor and as a “gentle spirit.” “He was a free spirit." she said. “That’s what he always called himself.” Results of a blood alcohol test were not available at press time Wednesday but po lice said he was one of several people who had been drinking during the afternoon out­ ing on the lake. Other information about the circum­ stances surrounding the drowning was also not available. COURT NEWS, continued... the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status fr* allegedly receiving and concealing a stolen motorcycle on April 1 in Johnstown Town­ ship. “I’m going to assume it’s a one time in­ cident and it won’t be repeated.” said Fisher. Simmons is expected to graduate from Delton Kellogg Schools next spring. He was ordered to pay restitution jointly with and separately from the other defendants in the case. apologize to all the victims I’ve hurt. It’s really hard for me to get away from it. I’ve attempted, but 1 just started slacking. When you go to AA. it’s a bunch of old guys talk­ ing about their drinking days and it makes me want to drink.” Fisher said Nelson should Find AA meet­ ings consisting of younger men. Dale LaDere • Tyler Simmons, 18, of Battle Creek, was placed on probation under the terms of Financing Is Back! Save Now! Financing LEGAL NOTICE Short Foreclosure Notice (All Counttee) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Russel E Dtmond and Shirley A Dwnond. 4440 South Shore Dr. Delton M! 49046 Equity Funding. Inc.. 7071 Orchard Lake Rd . *300 West Btoomfietd. Ml 46322. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2000 and recorded cn February 22. 2000 Document ■1041354 Barry County Records Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred Fourteen and 07/100 dollars ($453.114.07). including interest at 16 % per annum Under the power of sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Ma.n Entrance to the county budd­ ing m the City ol Hastings. Michigan, at 1.00 o dock p.m on July 25. 2002 Said premises are situated in Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST FRACTION. AL 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE SOUTH SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON SAID 1/4 LINE 148 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE <0 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AS A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AT THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE 50 FEET SOUTHWEST­ ERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE. THENCE 50 FEET IN A NORTHEASTERLY COURSE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL It: Rebates astughas -IF WE DONI HAVE IT, WE CAN GET ITT ----------- ■ ■ = BJDreisbach WbW Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 SAtfSWVW: Eric Dretsboch, President Don Gentry, Sates Mgr Chns Silverman. Sales Call (616) 948-8000 May Mon i Wed unft! 8 Tue. Thu & Fn until 6 Saturday until 2 Borne Signs, Soles Ryan Madden. Sates SWVItfHQUK; Mon & Wed 8 7 Tue, Thu & Fn 8-5 EnMdhV r«r EipMMNK to a Family Tradition' Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobilf GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Visit us at www.dreisbactunotors.com from! 99 CHEVY BLAZER ZR2 4X4 2 DR. LOADED. LOCAL TRADE. ONLY 02 PONTIAC TRANS AM 97 PONTIAC MONTANA 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE COLLECTOR S EDfflON A» LEATHER ONLY 200 MLES' EXT WLN4DOOR LEATHER. DUAL AR. SAVE' BALANCE OF WARRANTY. V-6. CD - SAVE! ‘37,500 ~ ‘12,995 *11,550 %l 98 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB Z-71 4X4 *12,995 97 CHEVY 2500 4X4 LOCAL TRADE NICE ONLY 350. SILVERADO. ONE OWNER. SHARP ‘15,500 S ‘12,995 98 GMC JIMMY SLT4X4 2000 CHEVY 1500 Z-71 2001 CHEVY IMPALA 98 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X2 LEATHER LOADED. SHARP' HEATED SEATS. CD'CASSETTE 53 V-8 PERFECT CD POWER SEAT REMAINDER OF FACTORY WARRANTY 454 V-8 SILVERADO LOW MILES NADA S17500 ‘15,995 *14,888 ‘12,995 $ ^S18,995 A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1/4 LINE 148 FEET. THENCE SOUTH­ WEST 40 FEET TO A STAKE. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 100 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE OLD C KAS RAILROAD BED 68 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE 1/4 LINE AND THEN CONTINUING ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE WATERS EDGE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WATERS EDGE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING BEING IN HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL W; ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST FRACTIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY ONE. TOWN TWO NORTH. RANGE NINE WEST LYING NORTH OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH SAID LAND IN A NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGI­ NAW RAILROAD RUNNING IN A NORTHEAST­ ERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE THROUGH SAID LAND. ALSO COMMENCING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LONG LAKE THENCE SOUTH ON THE ONE QUARTER LINE TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMA­ ZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD. THENCE RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY TO TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND FIVE TENTHS FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY TO LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG LONG LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING ALL LOTS. TRACTS OR PARCELS HERETOFORE CONVEYED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES. ALSO SPECIFICALLY EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTER­ LINE OF THE OLD CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH SIXTY EIGHT DEGREES FORTY MIN­ UTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED SIXTH THREE FEET AND SOUTH FIFTY FIVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND SIXTH FIVE ONE HUN­ DREDTHS FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RAILROAD AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTH THREE MINUTES EAST ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN AND NINETY ONE-HUN­ DREDTHS FEET. THENCE SOUTH FIFTY FOUR DEGREES THIRTY FIVE MINUTES WEST THREE HUNDRED FORTY TWO FEET. THENCE NORTH ONE DEGREE FIFTY ONE MINUTES WEST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND FIVE TENTHS FEET TO THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTH FIFTY FIVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES EAST TWO HUN­ DRED SEVENTY SIX FEET, THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTY THREE MIN­ UTES EAST FIFTEEN FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL IV: AU. THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF 99 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4X4 MAJESTIC C0NVR9CN TV lEAW OK CM ION 97 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB Z-71 4X4 01 CHEVY VENTURE LS 3RD DOOR. LOADED. SAVE! POWER SUDER 4 DOOR DUAL A/C *15,500 ‘15,995 REDUCED' 00 OLDS SILHOUETTE GLS 99 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 LT 99 DODGE DURANGO SLT PLUS 99 GRAND PRIX OKCW*®? SCCKSENEW l£AW 4DOOG RXlviOAD© 454. DUAL A/C. LIKE NEW 360 3RD SEAT. ONE OWNER NEW WCHEUNS 3800 V-0 BOSE STEPEO. LOW MILES .. ‘19,995 *17,995 %)l PLUS TAX & TITLE BEST TERM & RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER HOPE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH LIES SOUTH 68 DEG 40' WEST 282 48 FEET AND NORTH 21 DEG 45 WEST 4 37 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH. 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, AND THE CENTER LINE OF OLD C.K.AS. R R RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEG. 45’ WEST 94.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEG 45’ WEST 73.50 FEET, THENCE NORTH 52 DEG 19'30- EAST 98 52 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEG. 45’ EAST 103 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of suJi safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case :he redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: June 3. 2002 Equity Funding, Inc 7071 Orchard Lake Rd , «300 West Bloomfield. Ml 48322 Harold W Goodstem (P24300) 30445 Northwestern Hwy , #140 Farmington Hitts. Ml 48334 (7/11) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-07-11.pdf 82cbcd4edc765f176f1a8df39e13a231 PDF Text Text hustings public library wsmtGSMe » USB Tyden Seal gets tax break School staff threatened See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 4 Commissioner candidate residency questioned See Story on Page 16 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings IBANNER Thursday, July 11, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 28 PRICE 50* Fire damages Charlton Park’s Upjohn House Youth Theater production set The Thomapple Arts Council sum­ mer youth theater production of Char­ lotte’s Web will tc at 7:30 p.m. Thurs­ day and Friday, July 25 and 26, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Leason-Sharpe Hall of the First Presbyte­ rian Church in Hastings. This year’s cast includes Betsy Acker as the announcer, Emily Ben­ ni ngfie Id. Alexandria deGoa and An­ gela Kennedy as the chorus who arc responsible for setting the scene and moving the action along. Loreal Giranda is multi-voiced playing the reporter, photographer and lamb. Jesse Doe is Avery Arabic and the Gander. Keith Anderson and Christopher White play the young and older Wil­ bur, the pig. Hannah Johnson brings considerable talents to the role of Charlotte. Rebecca Dufresne who appeared in the title role of “Anne of Green (ta­ bles” last year stretches her acting skills as Templeton, the arrogant rat. The rest of the Arable family is played by Elena Gormley as Fem, Sig­ mund Rumpf as John, the father and Jenna Radant as the mother, Martha. Scott Davis is Homer Zuckerman, and Stephanie Davis plays his wife Edith. Elliot Anderson is Lurvy. Mariah Burd and Shannon Jenkins create a barnyard dialogue as the Goose and the Sheep. Candidates' Forum is Friday The next First Friday program will be held on the second Friday next month because July 5 is the day after Independence Day. The program July 12 will be a can­ didates* forum featuring three Repub­ licans seeking their party’s nomina­ tions for State Senate ic the Aug. 6 primary and two Democrats vying for their party’s nod for State Representa­ tive. The three senate candidates will be State Rep. Patty Birkhoiz of Sauga­ tuck Township, former State Rep. Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa and Joe Wicks of Holland. The new 24th Michigan Senate District takes in all of Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties. The two Democrats looking to get on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election to face incumbent Republican Gary Newell are Rebecca Lukasiewicz of Hastings and Seymour Vanderske of Lyons. The 87th House District covers all of Barry County and a por­ tion of Ionia County. At least a dezen questions will be prepared in advance for the candidates and members of the audience will be invited to submit written questions. The July 12 forum will be the first cf two next month. The other, for all Barry County Board of Commission­ ers’ candidates with races in the Aug. 6 primary, will be held on Friday, July 26. by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer A fire caused by a heat gun, used to re­ move wall paint, at the newly restored Up­ john House in Charlton Park Historic Vil­ lage Tuesday will further delay plans to open the structure to the public as the park’s offices and visitor’s center. “We’re pretty positive the guy was using a heat gun to heat the wall and the wood behind the wall burned,” said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris, who estimated the cost to repair the damage at between $10,000 and $15,000. The Hastings Fire Department was dis­ patched to the park at 12:37 p.m. after park employees and volunteers noticed smoke pouring from the roof. “I was in the office and I heard yelling,” said Virginia Lane who helps with odd Jobs around the park through the Michigan Works job placement program. “I saw flames coming out of the upstairs.” Lane said the projected occupancy date was sometime around the end of August. Park Director Peter Forsberg said he and Barry County Jail work release inmate Jay Rice grabbed a garden hose and a ladder as they tried to fight the fire themselves. “The smoke was just pouring out," said Forsberg. “I couldn’t even breathe. We were on the roof and we ripped the first tier of shingles off.” Forsberg said the house, moved from North Broadway in Hastings to the park more than 10 years ago, has been under res­ toration for the past two years since the park received a state grant for the project. “It’s got handmade, silk screen wallpa­ per,” he said. “It’s absolutely historically perfect.” The structure also contains hardwood maple flooring, a computer network for multi-media presentations, heating and cooling systems and refurbished and elec­ trified chandeliers from the park’s artifacts collection. “Pierre (LaDcre) has put his heart into this for two years,” said Forsberg of the project’s construction worker. “It’s got all custom moldings to match the original, an­ tique wallpaper.” LaDerc. who still lives where he grew up across the street from the park, caid he and Michigan Works employee Nick Ray had been using a heat gun Tuesday morning to See UPJOHN FIRE, page 5 Mill Street can be closed for library, judge rules by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland made his third visit to Hastings and ruled that there was “no reasonable objection” to the pro­ posed closing of Mill Street, which will al­ low the Hastings Library Board to proceed with plans for a new library. Opponent Doug Ward of Pet World is vowing to appeal the decision. Eveland had originally come to Hastings as a visiting judge from Eaton County on Feb. 27 when the hearing focused only on whether the proposed road closing would restrict access to the Thomapple River. Later, the judge ruled the court erred in not dealing with the question of whethei closing Mill Street would negatively impact local businesses. He set a second hearing on May 8. At that hearing, Eveland asked the par­ ties supporting the library and those op­ posed to the closing of Mill Street to meet. “I am going to instruct both parties to reach a resolution (outside of court). I think there’s room here.” he had said. Members of the Library Board, the City of Hastings and opponents like Ward were not able to eliminate differences before the third court hearing on July 10. At this week’s hearing, attorney Stepha­ nie Fekkes, representing the Library Board, Woman left homeless by five-alarm blaze by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer Former Kalamazoo woman Carol Reed had only lived in her Burchette Road farm home for a few months when a Friday blaze destroyed the $140,000 house and all of her belongings. Five volunteer fire departments battled the inferno for more than four hours before calling Michigan State Police Fire Marshall Scott Leroy to investigate the cause, which was still undetermined at press time Wednesday. Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry said, however, that no foul play is sus­ “I was the first one here,” said Gentry. “The lady was trying to put a garden hose on it. She was trying to get back in there, and I brought her back here. I said, ‘you’re not going to get anywhere with the hose and she said, ’but my animals are in there. I said, ‘I know, but the cars arc liable to blow up.’” Reed reportedly lost a litter of eight kit­ tens, an adult cat and a boxer dog in the fire, which also claimed her vehicle. “She said she was in the kitchen, she went out for a few minutes and when she came back, the kitchen was on fire,” said See BLAZE, page 16 pected. Parade of Ponds features water gardens Nine water gardens will be featured in a Parade of Ponds Saturday, July 13. Tickets arc $5 each and arc avail­ able at Pct World, sponsor of the event, in Hastings. All proceeds will be donated to the Barry County Hu­ mane Society. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 1 The Hastings Fire Department spent 2 1/2 hours snuffing a fire Tuesday in the newly restored Upjohn House in the Chartton Park Historic Village. The fire, caused by workers using a heat gun to strip paint from an interior wall, caused be­ tween $10,000 and $15,000 damage. (Banner photo by Shelly Suiser) I Firefighters emerge from the smoke while fighting a blaze in Prairieville Town­ ship Friday which destroyed the Burchette Road home, garage, vehicle and be­ longings of Carol Reed. (Banner photo by Shelly Suiser) presented no new witnesses or exhibits. Attorney Dave Tripp, representing Ward, questioned Ward about police reports Ward had obtained through the Freedom of Infor­ mation Act showing five accidents at the corner of Mill and Michigan streets over the past 10 years. In the same time period, there have been 32 accidents at the Apple and Michigan intersection. When Fekkes cross-examined Ward, she asked him about letters to the editor he had sent to the Banner. Ward said, “We don’t know how closing the road will affect our business.” Diane Cizauskas, co-owner of the Super­ ette at 205 N. Michigan at the end of Mill Street, testified that she was opposed to the closing of the road. She related the impact the closing of Main Street in Middleville had on their business. The Village Grocery, during the summer of 2000. They eventually had to close the busi­ ness because it never recovered. She also testified that she was concerned with a loss of business from cars not stopping at the Mill and Michigan intersection directly across from the Superette parking lot. Eveland then allowed the public to tes­ tify. Marilyn Mackencie told the judge, “I have been to all three hearings and the pub­ lic meetings. I disagree with the closing of the street. I don’t see where it will do any good.” She also mentioned that in the past she has waited *up to 10 minutes to turn from Apple Street onto Michigan Street. Fred Jabobs then said, “I am here as a private citizen and am not representing any group or business. I have lived in Hastings* my entire life, and 1 am concerned about closing of the street.” He also praised the dedication of the people working for a new library, but only questioned the location. He detailed how previous streets have been closed in Hastings in the past and at least in the case of the Court Street closure for Felpausch, it might have been better to relocate the store rather than close the street. He asked the court to consider making a decision “in the best interest of the people cf the city of Hastings. He also suggested that it would be better io “kt the people speak through a referendum’’ on this issue. Tripp questioned Jacobs about down- See JUDGE REACTS, page 5 County won’t let voters decide on fate of COA and Health Dept, projects by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Unless the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners changes its mind, citizens will not be allowed to decide whether the board should proceed with new facilities for the Commission on Aging and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Voting 6-2, the County Board Tuesday voted against a motion by Commissioner Tom Wilkinson to place the issue in the hands of voters at the November general election. Wilkinson and Commissioner Tom Wing voted in favor of letting the people decide. Wilkinson, in the motion, wanted voters to decide whether the county should spend up to $3,276,687 for the projects. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said he was not aware of a specific state law that would permit the board to place such a proposal on the ballot. He admitted that he only did a cursory search of state statutes and invited others to inform him if a law exists that mandates such power. “If we can’t find a law that allows us to put it on the ballot, I think we have to make the decision here, as tough as it might be I and as unpopular as it might be, we have to follow the law,” MacKenzie said. The County Board finalized the purchase of 6.75 acres last May on the southwest comer of Woodlawn and M-43 and plans to remodel a vacant church on the property for the COA and construct a new health build­ ing on the same lot. The board is planning to pay for all the costs from the county’s Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. The board has the authority to put mil­ lage proposals on the ballot, but there is no tax increase involved with the COA and health building projects. After the meeting. Wilkinson was asked why a motion to put the proposal on the ballot wasn’t made six or seven months ago. before the property was purchased and a construction manager hired. “Maybe we didn’t think far enough ahead," he responded. He said “a lot” of people have approached him about what he is going to do “to stop the project.” During public comment at this week’s meeting. Jim Alden of Delton, who is op­ posing Commissioner Wayne Adams for the County Board’s District 8 scat, spoke in See COUNTY BOARD, page 8 �Page 2 - Tiw Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 11. 2002 150th Barry County Fair will be full of surprises by Patricia Johns Staff Writer In 1852, the first Barry County Fair was held on a farm in Prairieville. The location of the fair has changed over the past 150 years but not the commitment of farmers. NEWS BRIEFS ...continued Fontana concert set at Cedar Creek This year’s first Fontana Summer Festival Concert at the Pierce Cedar Ocek Institute will be held on Satur­ day. July 13. at 7 p.m. A welcoming reception to kick off the concert series will be held at 6 p.m. with refresh­ ments catered by the County Seat Res­ taurant. This year the Fontana Summer Fes­ tival comes alive in July with performances on Wednesdays and Sundays at the Art Emporium of Shel­ byville, Friday concerts at Three Rivers and for the first time Saturday evening performances al the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute just south of Hastings. Neill Sanders founded the Fontana Summer Festival 23 years ago and Fontana Chamber Arts continues the tradition. The first concert is a "Salute to Neill." This concert includes work by Bernhard Kirol, Alec Wilder, Paul Hindemith and Franz Schubert. The featured performer at this concert is French Hom virtuoso Paul Austin. Cookies and punch will be served following lhe concerts al the Pierce Cedar Creek. Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute will give concert goers a chance to walk some of the trails if they arrive before the concert as well as enjoy cookies afterward. All concerts begin at 7 pan. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with ID and children accompanied by adulis. Hastings Sidewalk Sales are July 12-13 Bargains galore arc promised at the annual Hastings Sidewalk Sales set for Friday and Saturday. Held rain or shine, the hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 pm. Saturday. Merchants in the downtown area will set up tables and booths filled with merchandise for the public to browse. Other businesses outside the downtow 4 area may also participate. The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce will have a booth with maps and information for visitors. Nomination sought for County‘Senior Citizen of the Year* Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) will present the fourth annual “Senior Citizen of the Year” award next month. The award highlights the contribu­ tions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in the county. It focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older. This year’s award winner will be announced Aug. 8 at the COA summer picnic in Hastings. The public is being asked to submit nominations for the award. Nominees should be age 60 or older and county residents. Consideration should be given to the contribution each nomi­ nee has made to the county commu­ nity. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been in­ volved in. how his/her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been af­ fected by those contributions. Nominations may be made by indi­ viduals or groups. Nomination forms for the “Senior Citizen of the Year” award are avail­ able at the COA office or from Lori Wiswcll at Hastings City Bank. The nomination form is also available at www.barrycounty.org by clicking on the “Commission on Aging" link. Past winners of the award have been Kensinger Jones, Florence Mar­ ble and Joyce Wcinbrecht. Send nominations to the COA, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Mich. 49058. All nominations must be post­ marked no later than July 31. hibits and events in honor of the 150th an­ niversary. Former fair board members will be feted, a quilt show calls on the talents of local art­ ists and even special admission rates should attract fair goers. In the words of this year’s theme, “Meet me at the fair, where the past meets the future." Harness racing will take place on Satur­ day and Sunday. July 13 and 14 at 1 p.m. The final scries of races is on Monday. July 15 beginning at noon. This year 4-H is celebrating its 100th an­ niversary and there will be historic exhibits of 4-H activities a* well as the regular fair activities. Competition begins on Saturday. July 13, and lhe public is invited to observe the dog obedience competition beginning at 9 a.m.. Style Show at 1p.m. and communi­ cations competition at 7 p.m. or. Saturday. July 13. Sunday’s talent show at 7 p.m. is free and is a sneak peck at some of the incredi­ bly talented young people from the Young Clover (6-8 year olds) through young adults up to age 19. On Monday, admission to the fair grounds is just one dollar and the rides in the midway, sponsored by Wade’s carnival will also just be $1 per ride starting at 6 p.m. Wade’s is also providing several “one price” days during the fair. The Draft Horse Pull will take place near the antique tractor display at 6 p.m. Last year 20 teams and their teamsters par­ ticipated. There is an additional admission charge to the grandstand for the Demolition and Truck Demolition Derby at 8 p.m. There should be enough entertainment this week to satisfy most visitors. There will be music, laughter, animals and even lots of banging and crashing. The week ends with a Sesquicentennial Square Dance at 8 p.m. on Saturday and fireworks follow­ ing the Demo Derby. Children ages 5 - 18 are invited to learn to draw with local artists during the Youth Art Reach program held in the Farm Bu­ reau Tent Monday through Saturday from 5:30 - 8 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, Barry County 4-H and the Barry Community Foundation. Kids Day on Wednesday, July 17 will bring the popular pedal puil, clowns, kid friendly activities, safety displays and gar­ den fun in the Children’s and Demonstra­ tion gardens. The 4-H clown competition at noon should entertain children as well. The Barnyard Express with Farmer John will present special sijpws for children on Thursday, Fridaysaiid Saturday afternoons and evenings on July 18-20. Ladies Day on Thursday. July 18 will feature an apron show and the naming of the Barry County Homemaker of the Year. Best selling cookbook author Deanna House will be the speaker. She will be pre­ paring recipes from the past 150 years. Ad­ mission to the grounds is only $150 until 1 p.m. Karaoke, on Friday night, always draws a crowd. Aspiring singers qualified before July 6 to perform at the fair. The youth Karaoke performance is on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Variety Tent. Free with gate admission Monday 4-H members and local residents. This year’s fair, held at the Barry County Expo Center, on M-37 Highway between Hastings and Middleville during the week of July 13-20, will have many special ex- Ice Cream Social set at Bernard Museum An afternoon with an old-fashioned flair is set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 13 when Delton’s Bernard Museum holds an ice cream social, complete with music and a variety of fun. The museum is located at 7135 W. Delton Rd., between Delton and Prairieville, and has more than 25,000 artifacts on display. Visitors also may roam through the museum’s seven buildings during the event. The Happy Tones will entertain with music from 1 to 3 p.m. and an­ other group specializing in old time favorites will perform from 3-5 p.m. In keeping with the old fashioned theme, butter making will be demon­ strated. Miss Delton and her court will be scooping up the ice cream and serving homemade cake. A variety of ice cream toppings will be available as well as bananas to create banana splits. ' No fees arc charged at the ice cream social, but donations are accepted to benefit the Society’s Bernard Museum. The annual event has been a major fund-raiser for the Bernard Historical Society, which operates the museum. Guitarist to perform at Fridays at the Fountain Guitarist/vocalist Brian Morris’s programs of classical guitar, jazz, blues, original and folk songs have re­ ceived enthusiastic approval from mu­ sic scholars and elementary school children alike. This Friday (July 12) Morris will be bring his talent back to the Fridays at the Fountain outdoor concert scries in downtown Hastings. The free event is held from 1130 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn by the fountain area. The music reries is co-sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings and co-chaired by Norma Jean Acker and Pat Sensiba. Morris has performed with the West Shore Symphony, at Notre Dame Uni­ versity, the Biltmore International Art Expo in Asheville, N.C., the College Music Society’s Regional Conference in Madison, Wis. and the Kennedy Center. He is currently on the music faculty of Grand Rapids Community College, where he teaches guitar and other mu­ sic courses. On rainy days, the Fridays at the Fountain concerts will be held at the Arts Council’s headquarters, 117 W. Stale St. in downtown Hastings. These two young people got a big kick out of one the fair’s newest midway attractions, the giant slide. through Saturday arc performances at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. by the Thunderfloor Cloggcrs. The tractor parade will navigate the grounds each night around 7 p.m. as well. The gardens will be lit by candles on Thursday and Friday nights. Barry County master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions all week and cookbooks will be for sale at the gardens on Wednesday and Thursday during the day and on Thursday and Friday evenings. There will be balloon ride giveaways again this yeai. Fair visitors arc encouraged to visit the tent with displays by local busi­ nesses and drop off their entries. The antique tractor pull at noon on Satur­ day will draw the ancient machinery aficio­ nado. Special 150th Barry County Fair memo­ rabilia will be for sale including shirts, hats, shingles cut on an antique shingle mill and branded with the logo and a fair history book. Look for the booth in the Thomapple Ex­ hibit Hall where the open class exhibits and the special quilt show will be located. The exhibits from 4-H clubs across lhe county will fill the Prairie Exhibit Hall. The bams and show rings will be full of young people, their animals and judges. The small animal auction is on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and the large animal auction on Friday at 1 p.m. are open to the public. Fair food will be found at the midway, by the grandstand and this year Sharon Haney from Anna lai nc’s restaurant and ca­ tering will be providing breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Expo building. She will be baking pies and desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth as well. The Milk Bam by the animal bams returns as well with ice cream and both white and chocolate milk. In addition to the Demolition Derbies of Monday and Saturday, special programs at an additional fee will wow spectators. There will be an Auto Cross on Tuesday, July 16, the rodeo returns on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday and Friday’s moto­ cross will keep lhe crowds on the edge of their scats. For information on the schedule for this year’s Barry County Fair check the Expo Center web site, www.barryexpocenter.com or call 945­ 2224. Hastings School Board delays vote on suspended teacher Gas & Steam Engine Show July 12*14 The Charlton Park Gas & Steam Club will have its 31st annual Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 12-14, al Historic Chxulton Park. The show opens Friday at noon, with a tractor parade at 6 p.m. and continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to dusk and Sunday from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.. Tractor parades begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The show fea­ tures demonstrations of the 1895 Cor­ ley Sawmill, wheat threshing, station­ ary baling and shingle cutting. A rare 1863 Westinghouse steam engine, plus many other antique engines from the Irving Charlton and club collections will be on display. Activities on Saturday and Sunday will include breakfast until 11 a.m., a kiddies’ tractor pedal pull at 12:30, a sawdust penny scramble, and black­ smith and carpentry demos. A flea maikct and craft fair as well as food concessions will be open throughout the event, and a steam engine spark show is scheduled for dusk on Satur­ day. Vendor spaces are $20 each, with a $6 per night camping charge. There is a $15 fee for electricity. Wood be furnished for all steam engines. Ad­ mission is $5 per adult and $3 per child 5 to 12 years old. For more information, contact His­ toric Charlton Park at 945-3775 or visit the web site at www.charltonpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is lo­ cated at 2545 South Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. This automobile rams into the side of another in Demolition action. i by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings School Board has post­ poned a decision on whether to allow sus­ pended high school teacher Jason Hoefler to return to the classroom this coming fall. Hoefler was placed on unpaid suspension this past February after being arrested on charges of drunk driving and possession of marijuana. A request from Hoefler to be reinstated was contained in the district personnel re­ port presented to the board Monday. School administrators, who usually make recommendations to the board on whether someone should be hired, have not made an official recommendation concerning Hoe­ fler, Superintendent Carl Schocssel said. The decision by the board is expected to be controversial. “I anticipate there will be a split vote,” Schocssel said. Board members decided to wait until the entire board could be present before voting on the matter. Board members Mike Hu­ bert and Don Myers were absent Monday. Schocssel said Hubert is on vacation. When he returns, the board will probably hold a special meeting to make the deci­ sion, Schocssel said. Hoefler pleaded guilty April 5 to operat­ ing a vehicle while impaired and was sen­ tenced to one day in jail, six months proba­ tion, and $725 in fines and costs. He also pleaded guilty to possessing marijuana, but was not sentenced. Because the marijuana charge was a first offense, Hoefler was al­ lowed special “7411 status," which means that if he successfully serves probation, the drug charge will be dismissed. According to Barry Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. Hoefler "got about the same deal as everybody else” facing first offender marijuana possession charges. School board members may also have avoided a decision in light of the issuance of personal protection orders for several ad­ ministrators that require former high school teacher Dave Hagon, his wife Ilona and son Patrick to stay away from the administra­ tors and away from school grounds (sec separate story). Patrick Hagon showed up at last month’s board meeting asking questions about the status of Hoefler. This past May the board decided not to renew Dave Hagon’s contract, stating that his teaching was “unsatisfactory.” Hagon has since filed a complaint with the Equal employment Opportunity Commission, claiming he was discriminated against be­ cause he has a disability. In other business at Monday’s meeting, the board agreed to purchase a portable classroom for $49,700 to use for the dis­ trict’s alternative education program. The portable •« 24 by 72 feet and will ac­ commodate two classes. It will be set on a vacant lot lhe district owns on the northcast comer of Young and Marshall streets, just north of the district’s bus garage and cast of lhe high school football field. The alternative education facility, called the Turnaround Center, is currently located next to the 911 dispatch center on Nashville Road. Schocssel said the district has been searching for ways to give alternative edu­ cation students more vocational education opportunities. Because the Turnaround Center was so distant from lhe high school, it wasn’t economically feasible to transport students back and forth to the high school to take vocational education courses. Schocssel said. The new location will allow alternative cd students to take the high school’s voc cd offerings. The alternative education program was housed in lhe high school before it was moved to the Nashville Road location. It was moved out of the high school because alternative education programs arc more successful if the students arc not housed in the same building as regular education stu­ dents, Schocssel said. The most recent move was also a cost­ cutting measure, Schocssel said. The num­ ber of alternative education students has declined. “We’re at the point now we feel we don’t need to continue renting lhe Turn­ around Center.” The district was paying $12,240 annually in rent for the Nashville facility. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board was presented a new policy for giving cred­ its to transfer students. Schocssel said the number of students transferring into the district has been on the increase, including home-schooled students, leading to ques­ tions concerning what credits arc eligible for acceptance, and what weight credits should carry in overall grade point aver­ ages. Schocssel said the district has had a pro­ cedure for determining credits, but has not had an official policy in the past. The board is expected to vote on the new policy at its August meeting. Also Monday, the board approved a change in the annual non-homcstcad (com­ mercial) property tax levy. At its June meeting the board set the levy at 17.7468 mills, but the county refigured the levy, Schocssel said, telling the district it can levy 17.7540 mills and still be in compli­ ance with the Headlcc requirement that in­ creases in property value over the rate of inflation not be taxed. The change will give the district an extra $955 this coming year. Monday’s session was the annual organ­ izational meeting for the district. Board of­ ficers were elected, board committee as­ signments were made, and the board voted to continue retaining a number of service providers, including banks where the dis- See SCHOOL BOARD, pageS �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 11,2002 - Page 3 Contests, games and fun make July 4th observance special at Charlton Park The strategy for many in the three-legged race was simply to not tai down. Chewing down in the watermelon eating contest was both competitive and fun. by Martie Westover J-Ad Graphics Intern Charlton Park once again celebrated an “Old Fashioned 4th of July” with contests, games and fun. Families arrived early to pay tribute to America and its war veterans in the 11:30 a.m. flag raising ceremony. The games began with a bang at 1 p.m. with the three-legged race. In the 10 and under category Hanna and Melissa Marten of Hickory Comers came in first. Emily and Brianna Marten also of Hickory Cor* ners came in first place in the 11-15 age group: The final category of 16 and older was won by Brooke and Luann Marten of Hickory Corners. The sack races were divided into men and women’s heats and by age. In the women’s races Emily Marten came in first for ages 8-11, Nina Carter of Clinton Township came in first for ages 12-15 and Brooke Marten came in first for ages 16 and older. In the men’s category, ages 12­ 15, Nick Childs of Bellevue came in first place and in the 8-11 category Daniel Mikalojock of Battle Creek came in first. Many participants in the wheel barrow race realized it was harder than it looked. Megan Carter arid Gloria Carter of Clinton Township came in first in the 11-15 cate­ gory. In the 16 and older category, Darrell Slaughter and Dave Ehredt of Hastings came in first. There were more than needles to find in the haystack. Children had to look for sticks, but many found toys instead. Austin VanGessel of Hastings won the game for children under five. The watermelon eating contest brought out competitors and hungry visitors. Taking Sirena Miller's Strawberry and Banana Custard Pie was decorated with many flags and was auctioned for $14. Red, White and Blue was the undeniable theme at Chartton Park. Dressing in traditional clothes was part of the Old Fashioned Feurth of July for volunteers, front row (from left) Bill Eberle, Barb Pruden, Scott Davis, and back row (left) Stephanie Davis and Dawn Bassett. first places were Grant Wolter of Holland in the seven and under category, Conner Baker of Ionia in the 8-11 category, Megan Carter of Holland in the 12-15 age group and Keith Ramsey of Delton in the 16 and older category. After the watermelons were eaten, visi­ tors got to spit their seeds for a blue ribbon. The winners in the male division were Ty­ ler Roe of Hastings, Scott Davis of Nash­ ville and Pat Wotter of Hollanc. The Ramesy family of Rick, Kicky, Josh, Keith and Donney from Delton took first place in the Water Relay Race. Cheyenne Marten Of Hastings proved to be a first tofan* as she woti thi batby crawl contest. Having freckles is just part of life for Al­ ley Edwards of Sunfield and Dylan Pen­ nington of Hastings, but it won them first places in the most freckles contest. Stephanie Davis of Nashville and Carol Dwyer of Hastings took first places in the women’s straw bale toss. In the men’s divi­ sion, Chad Ramsey of Delton and Jason McCarty of Hastings took top honors. The last and favorite event was the pie eating contest. The winners were Grant Jeff Van Nortwick dressed up as "Unde Sam" and greeted many young Americans. Walters of Holland. Conner Baker of Ionia, ! Nicole Ramsey t»f Delton and RickRWnscy of Delton. There was also a pie judging and auction between the events. Stephanie Davis of Nashville won the fruit and crumb category with a Dutch apple that was auctioned for $30. In the custard and cream cheese cate­ gory, Sirena Miller of Bellevue won with her strawberry and banana custard that was sold for S14. Suzan Miller of Bellevue joined her daughter in the winners circle by winning the fruit and crust category with her rhubarb custard that was sold for $30. There were many other activities besides games for the family to enjoy. On the front lawn of the Bristol Inn, there was hand cranked ice cream. Carriage rides were also available. The museum has a special exhibit called “The Test of a Nation, The Honor of a Country” for families to enjoy. The activities at the 20th annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July came to a close with grand promises for next year. City gives Tyden Seal5152,800 tax break by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Tyden Seal Cd. won’t have to pay some $152,800 in taxes to the city of Hastings over the next nine years, the Hastings City Council decided Monday. The council voted to give Tyden Seal a nine-year 50 percent cut in property taxes on its new 30,250-square-foot production facility. The new facility is located across the street from where the company was for­ merly housed within Viking Corp. Tyden is in the process of transferring its manu­ facturing operations to the new building, which was completed this past May. A six-year 50 percent break on taxes on personal property within the new structure was also granted. Personal property in­ cludes manufacturing equipment, furnish­ ings and other such items. According to city assessor Jackie Tim­ merman, the company will save an esti­ mated $21,500 in personal property taxes the first year of the abatement and a total of some $95,000 over the six-year period. It will save an estimated $6,400 in real prop­ erty taxes the first year and an estimated $57,800 over the six-year period. Timmer­ man said the real property figure is based on the current property assessment; it doesn’t take into account any upward change in the property’s value. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the abatement was granted because “they made the application** and qualified for the abate­ ments. Also, he said. Viking and Tyden have been in the city for many years and the city wants to “provide them whatever we can so they can remain strong and vi* able.” Mansfield said tax abatements are “a tool the state allows” so municipalities can at­ tract new business or retain existing busi­ ness. Admittedly, the abatements have been controversial, he said, particularly when small communities wind up competing with each other for new businesses through tax abatements. When that happens, he said. “all it does is decrease tax revenues” by en­ suring that wherever the company sets up operations, it will receive an abatement. “It’s noi a very effective marketing tool when that happens,” he said. “So the city hasn’t gotten into tax abate­ ments that much,” he said. It has used other means to attract manufacturing, he said, such as trying to make sure needed infra­ structure is in place, providing places like the industrial park where businesses can lo­ cate, and helping businesses grow within the community through the industrial incu­ bator. Tax abatements can be useful in retain­ ing existing business, he said. They can en­ courage companies to undertake larger ex­ pansions than they might have done had an abatement not been available. The new fa­ cility cost Tyden $7 million, including $1.5 million for the building and $5.5 million for new equipment. After the abatements expire, Mansfield said, “we’ll have a valuable asset in the community that will generate (tax) revenue for a long time.” In an attempt to make infrastructure available to businesses looking to settle in the area, the council Monday voted to give $2,500 to the county. The money will be part of $25,000 in local matching funds the Barry Economic Alliance is raising in order to qualify for a $312,000 grant being of­ fered through the Michigan Economic De­ velopment Corp. Barry, Ionia and Kent counties arc part­ nering to apply for the grant, which will help develop telecommunications systems thai make high speed Internet access avail­ able to businesses, government and resi­ dents at an affordable cost. A number of local municipalities and private businesses within the county have thus far contributed some $13,000 toward the $25,000 needed. Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilk­ inson, whose district encompasses Hast­ ings, said the joint efforts to raise the grant money are “hopefully a sign of things to come, where we all work on the same page and work for the betterment of the commu­ nity." Wilkinson said the grant effort is one of two instances of “intergovernmental co­ operation." The other is improvements to Tyden Park made possible by the Barry Conservation District, he said. The conservation district has received grant money to make streambank improve­ ments along the Thomapple River, and has offered to put in a canoe landing and stair­ way to the river at Tyden Park at no cost to the city. The conservation district will also shore up two areas along the riverbank that are eroding within the park. The council approved those improvements Monday. Also at Monday’s meeting, the council approved a new three-year contract with city police officers. Members of the local chapter of the Police Officers’ Association of Michigan ratified the new contract last Friday. Because some figures in the con­ tract were inadvertently incorrectly stated when the council approved the contract Monday, pouncilmembers will meet again today (Thursday) to approve a contract with the corrected figures. The new contract gives patrol officers a four percent increase in salary the first year, a 3.5 percent increase the second year and 3.5 percent increase the third year. Police sergeants will receive a 4 percent increase the first year and a 2.25 percent increase every six months for the next two years af­ ter that. The first year’s increase will be paid in one lump sum because the old contract ex­ pired a year ago, on July 1, 2001, and the new contract is retroactive to that date. Ne­ gotiations have been going on for sor 16 months. Officers were working unde, the terms of the old contract while city officials and the police union negotiated. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said such long, brawn-out negotiations are no* that unusual with police contracts. Other contract provisions include changes in the call-in procedure for over­ time, changes in how holiday pay is fig­ The citys Third Ward is pictured. Those living within it are eligible to ap­ ply for the position of Third Ward coun­ cilmember. ured, changes regarding the scheduling of vacations, and a reduction in officers’ sal­ ary contributions for prescription insurance coverage along with an increase in the amount the officers co-pay for prescrip­ tions. Officers who have been with the de­ partment longer than five years will also re­ ceive a once-a-year payment awarding them for their longevity. The payment will equal one to three percent of their annual pay depending on how long they’ve been with the department. And the new contract makes the detec­ tive’s position in the department a detective sergeant position, with authority over crime scenes. Also at Monday’s meeting: • The council was presented a rezoning request from Bill Seif Chevrolet for prop­ erty the car dealership owns at 1420 South Hanover. The company wants the zoning changed from residential to business to al­ low the placement of a quick lube facility and automobile detailing (cleaning) shop on the parcel. An ordinance was drafted to make the rctoning possible; the first read­ ing of that ordinance was Monday. The dty planning commission has made a recom­ mendation that the rezoning be approved. • Mayor Frank Campbell invited those interested in becoming a member of the city council to fill out an application form, which is available at city hall. There is a seat available in the third ward. Third ward councilman Don Spencer moved out of the city, thus is no longer eligible to serve. His resignation was effective June 30. The council has 45 days from June 30 to ap­ point a replacement; if no one has been ap­ pointed by then, a special election will have to be held. Spencer's replacement will serve until Spencer’s term expires Dec. 31, 2003. Those applying must reside in the third ward, which encompasses an area east of Broadway (M-43), south of Colfax, and west of Hanover/M-37. • The council reappointed Kim Domke to See TAX BREAK, page 4 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 11, 2002 Fired teacher and family must stay away School administrators granted personal protection orders by Mary McDonough Staff Writer A fired Hastings teacher, his wife, and his adult son must stay off school grounds and away from school administrators, ac­ cording to personal protection orders signed by Barry Circuit Judge James Fisher June 27. The PPOs say that David Hagon, his wife Ilona, and son Patrick “have threat­ ened, harassed, and intimidated employees and/or staff in person and on the phone. On several occasions (the Hagons) have threat­ ened (Hastings School District) employees and/or staff, including a verbal threat by Ilona Hagon to ‘shoot all of them.’” PPOs were granted to the Hastings School System, to School Superintendent Carl Schocssel and his wife, Loretta, to Hastings High Principal Tim Johnston and his wife, Lori, to high school Athletic Di­ rector Steve Hoke, and to technology assis­ tant Jeanne Hussey. PPOs were expected to be signed this week for high school assis­ tant principals Judy Johnson and Mike Schneiderhan. Schocssel said Tuesday he was advised by his attorney not to comment on the PPOs. Likewise Schocssel cannot com­ ment on specific personnel issues, he said, including the decision by the school board in May not to renew Hagon’s contract. Hagon was completing his second year of teaching metal shop at Hastings when the board made its decision. Hagon has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Em­ ployment Opportunity Commission, charg­ ing that the school violated the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits employ­ ment discrimination against qualified indi­ viduals with disabilities. The EEOC is an independent federal agency charged by Congress to enforce federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. The ADA requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodation" to workers with disabilities, including such things as "job restructuring, modification of work schedules, acquiring or modifying equip­ ment or devices, adjusting or modifying ex­ aminations, training materials or policies, and providing qualified readers or interpret­ ers." Hagon was working at Zeeland High School as an industrial technology instruc­ tor prior to coming to Hastings. He switched schools, he said, so he would only be 12 miles away from work instead of 66 miles. “When I was in Zeeland, when I got ready to come to Hastings, nobody wanted me to leave,” Hagon said. "The assistant principal wrote a letter that they had had several industrial arts teachers prior to me and I was the one who really built the met­ als program, stabilized it and brought the program to where at least 40 students were waiting to get in." Hagon said he has been diagnosed by a neuropsychologist as having a “severe reading disorder, moderately severe disor­ der in written expression, and mild lan­ guage disorder.” Hagon said he has an “en­ coding and decoding disorder.” He said he has problems with word usage, punctua­ tion, and grammar, and sometimes uses the TAX BREAK, continued from page 3 a five-year term on the board of directors of the Hastings Public Library. Domke is Hastings Charter Township’s representative on the library board. Library Administrator Barb Schondclmaycr said in her monthly report to the council Monday that the li­ brary is losing $4,500 in annual funding from Kellogg Community College. The li­ brary has been designated the official school library for KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings, and KCC has been paying a yearly fee to the library. However, the state of Michigan has reduced funding to KCC, necessitating the elimination by KCC of the payment to the library. Schondclmayer also said in her report that the library will no longer charge a rental fee for videos and that those who de­ sire it can now be notified by email if books they’ve ordered have come in, if they have books overdue, or if they have late fees. wrong words, such as saying ‘worst" when meaning "best." Hagon was a latecomer to education, spending the first part of his life in the Navy, working in a machine shop, driving truck and farming. He went back to school at age 40 and eventually obtained a masters degree. See FIRED TEACHER, page 13 TK names Koeze new assistant superintendent *11)6 Thomapple Kellogg Board of Edu­ cation unanimously approved hiring Page Elementary Principal Patricia Koeze as the new assistant superintendent for the dis­ trict. She replaces Sharon Kalec who retired at the end of June. Superintendent Kevin Konarska said 26 people applied for the position. The list was “whittled down” to the five best and fol­ lowing a series of interviews, “there was one person who really stood out.” Konarska told the board that Koeze is working on her doctorate in curriculum. “I am very impressed with the skills she will bring to this position. I am sure we will work well together," he said. Koeze has been principal at Page for three years. Previous to coming to TK she was a principal in the Godfrey Lee district. Koeze is already hard at work at the ad­ ministration building. The district has be­ gun looking for a new principal for Page and hopes to hire someone by the start of August. PitridiKotti Facts needed to be shared in Pledge debate To the editor: Some facts need to be added to the emo­ tional argument about the recent flack over the Pledge of Allegiance. As she proved in her letter to the editor in last week’s paper, Maureen Dudley lacks (as do many others) a basic understanding of the debate, so let me attempt to be clear and concise in clear­ ing the air. First, despite what many people are claiming the entire Pledge of Allegiance was NOT ruled to be un-Constitutional. Only the phrase “under God" which endorses the Judeo-Christian concept of religion was ordered to be a violation of the separation of church and state. The phrase is an affront to Hindus. Buddhists. Agnostics. Atheists, and other American citizens of varying religious beliefs. Millions of Americans are not Christians. That, Ms. Dudley, is a fact. Also, while it is true that no child is forced to recite the pledge in class it is also true that having a teacher inside a public school leading a classroom of children in the Pledge of Allegiance to the God of the Christian faith is usirv? federal tax dollars to endorse a particular religious philosophy, one that millions of Americans do not adhere to. That, Ms. Dudley, is a fact. The phrase “under God" was only added in the 1950s during the Cold War’s anti­ communist paranoia. The original pledge was written by a socialist in 1892. For 60 years the pledge contained no reference to God. Does that mean for 60 years we were an atheist nation? “Under God" was only inserted due to the lobbying of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic organization. That, Ms. Dudley, is a fact. Because our founding fathers referred to a “Creator" in the Bill of Rights are we to assume that America is a nation founded on Christian principles.? I think that is a stretch. It is even more of a stretch to assume that because it once was that way then it shall always be that way. Let us not forget that the Constitution was written nearly 100 years before Darwin proposed his theory of evolution in Origin of the Species. Those same founding fathers saw fit to not extend the same inalienable rights given by God upon women or blacks. Are we to assume then that America should strip away the rights from every woman and black person in America? Should Maureen Dudley not be able to vote because the founding fathers didn’t think women capable of assuming that responsi­ bility? I find it disgusting that the militant Christian fundamentalist movement seeks to turn our school system into their person­ al Sunday school endorsing their particular view of religion. A good public school sys­ tem was once seen as the backbone of The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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However, the conservative fundamental Christian movement insists on having their beliefs forced upon all citizens of this country, no matter what religion they may be. Our very freedom as Americans is at stake every time someone is forced to utter beliefs they do not share simply because they do not happen to belong in the majority. The same Christian people who claim to resent government intrusion on their free­ doms seem to always seek to legislate their narrow view of religious expression into our public life. They want to force all American schoolchildren to say a prayer to their Lord. They want to make al) of us swear upon their Bible in order to take an oath. They want to make every single one of us read a prayer to their god every time we spend money. Every time we serve on a jury they want to make us see the Ten Commandments on the wall behind the judge. Christians are instructed by their God to try to spread their faith, however they aren’t instructed to be bullying jerks about it, ramming a cross down the throats of non-believers. This debate reminds me that some peo­ ple still proclaim that saying a prayer in school is illegal. As if federal marshalls will storm into class and shoot anyone who dares utter the word “God" in a classroom. This notion is completely false. This shows the lunacy of the many in the religious right. Arc they so stupid that they can’t understand there is a difference between someone voluntarily saying a prayer and that prayer being mandated by the govern­ ment? Anyone can pray at anytime they wish- in school, in church, at home. Anyone who tells you different is lying or stupid. What is illegal, and what should always be illegal, is for our government (remember, that thing the President of our ccuntry does­ n’t trust?) to endorse a religious belief or to mandate participation in a religious activi­ ty- Maureen Dudley got it wrong again when she described the founding of our country. True, the Puritans sought a strictly religious society but our country would not be founded for more than a hundred yean later. The founding fathers were of a com­ pletely different era than the early settlers at Plymouth Rock. The patriots (who would be termed terrorists by President Bush Il’s loose definition) fought back against a gov­ ernment that did not respect the rights of the colonies to determine what was in their best interest and that did not offer them a means to decide their own fate. In their rev­ olution against these foreign powers they sought to break free of a government that determined to which God you had to pray. That, Ms. Dudley is also a fact. Millions of immigrants have fled to this country away from totalitarian powers that sought to oppress their freedoms, including the freedom to be Protestant. Catholic, Buddhist or Atheist America shines like a beacon of freedom to the billions of people that populate the planet If we are tc ignore the beliefs of millions of Americans so that people like Maureen Dudley can force their beliefs on others then we have lost the free­ dom that makes this country great. That. Ms. Dudley, is a fact. Joe Williams, Hastings 'UJeek'i. PUBLIC OPINION: Journalists for a day “If you had the chance to personally ask one question to any governmental official, who would it be and what would you ask?" hJSgs Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtwd* Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacoba President Vce Present Staven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. 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July 11.2002 - Pa^o 5 JUDGE REACTS... continued from page I Upjohn fire continued from page 1 A Hastings firefighter enters the Upjohn House at Chariton Par* while investigat­ ing a fire believed caused by a heat gun used to remove paint Chartton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg surveys the damage to the second story of the Upjohn House after the Tuesday fire destroyed a wall and a floor juisi. town development concerns. Jacobs men­ tioned that there are empty storefronts in the downtown area. Traffic patterns and transportation in general are a concern when trying to attract businesses to a down­ town location. He also told the court that in his opinion the opening of Apple Street to Michigan has benefited Hastings. Dead end streets in commercial areas are never a good idea. He also suggested closing the street for a trial period to see how a change in the traffic pattern affects the area. Gail Salkey Bums supported the road closure because it is a “beautiful location" and that people can adjust to changes in the traffic pattern. Eileen Oehler, a former librarian, testi­ fied that this was a practical location for a library and that she doesn’t believe any of the alternatives mentioned are as good as the Mill and Jefferson location. She asked, “why is there controversy when the library wants to close the road? 1 don’t remember any protests over the clos­ ing of Court Street." During her closing arguments attorney Tia deGoa, representing the Library Board, stressed the ways in which the new library will enrich the community, improve acces­ sibility to the river and at this location a new library can be built without levying a bond issue. She also noted that the library may bring more people to the Mill Street businesses even if traffic patterns are changed. She noted that a new light, proposed by the dty, at Apple and Michigan will improve safety. She stressed several times that only one block of Mill would be closed. Tripp presented what he considered to be reasonable objections to the change. Using precedent set in the Abbey Homes case, he tried to convince the court that impact on existing businesses could provide “reason­ ableness.” James Riley from the Michigan Attorney General’s office, representing the interests of the Michigan Departments of Transpor­ tation and Natural Rcsomces, told the court that usually road closures are the decision of the municipality. “It is only because of the proximity to the river that we are discussing this. From our viewpoint, public cnjoyn»cnt and access to the river will be enhanced by closing of the road and building of the library,” he said. Before making his decision Eveland re­ viewed his notes from previous hearings. He praised attorneys for being well pre­ pared and articulate. He also said that this question “skates the line between a political and legal decision." He agreed with Riley’s opinion and took a different view of the Abbey Homes deci­ sion than that of Tripp, focusing on the wa­ ter view rather than on a broadcr interpreta­ tion of the impact of the decision. He said there was “no reasonable objec­ tion” presented to the closing of the street and that closing of the street was a separate decision from the value of the library to the community. “I understand that business owners may be nervous about the impact of the closure on their businesses but these concerns do not make a reasonable objection,” Eveland said. He also said that this location for the li­ brary is cost effective and will serve this community and that the library board and city had made a attempt to consider the best location. He noted that zoning decisions are not subject to referendum. “The people speak through their elected officials and we must presume that when the city council acts, it represents the peo­ ple. Following the judge’s decision to grant the Library Board and city’s request to close the road. Library Board member Neil G'ardner said, “1 think the judge summed up '.he salient points and focused on what was best for the city.” Board member Kim Domke said, “I be­ lieve the judge was very thorough and was right to hear both sides. I am thankful he saw the library as an asset to the commu­ nity. I hope that after the road is closed, people will get used to the new traffic pat­ tern and that it will not be inconvenient.” Rotary Club seeks area professionals for exchange to West African nations Local Rotarians are seeking four out­ standing business and professional people for a Group Study Exchange visit to Rotary District 9150 to Chad, Cameroon, and Cen­ tral Africa. The dales are Feb. 11 to March 11,2003. The purpose of a Group Study Exchange is to promote international understanding and goodwill through person-to-person contact. Team members share personal knowledge of our area and they experience the customs, vocations and lifestyles of the country they visit. While abroad, team members stay in Rotarian's homes and have the opportunity to meet their business and professional counterpart. They will also give presentations to Rotary Clubs and other groups about their trip. The Rotary Foundation provides a round- trip air ticket and local Rotarians in the host country provide meals, lodging and group travel in their district. Team members pay only for personal and incidental expenses. People interested in applying should be employed full-time in a recognized busi­ ness or profession for at least two years, be U.S. citizens, and between the ages of 25 to 40. Preference will be given to those who speak French and are Internet savvy. Appli­ cants must live or be employed in Rotary District 6360. People interested may receive an applica­ tion by contacting: Renee Merchant, (517) 592-5463, renee@4DeltaSystems.com or District Office. 616-345-6360, email: office@district6360.com or visit www.ro tary.org for more information and an appli­ cation. SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 2 trict’s funds arc kept and the district’s legal counsel and auditor. First Agency of Kala­ mazoo was selected as the insurance pro­ vider for special student accident insurance available to parents through the school dis­ trict. Schocssel said the insurance is also available to students at St. Rose. Parents must pay for the insurance coverage. Some 20 students usually take advantage of the insurance program each year, Schocssel said. Board officers remained the same: Patri­ cia Endsley, president; Mike Hubert, vice president; Donald Myers, secretary; and Eugene Haas, treasurer. The board’s meeting schedule for 2002­ 2003 was approved. It is: Aug. 26. Hastings Middle School Sept. 16, Star Elementary Oct. 21, Pleasantview Elementary Nov. 18, Central Elementary Dec. 16, Hastings Middle School Jan. 20, Northeastern Elementary Feb. 17, Southeastern Elementary March 17, Hastings High School April 21, Pleasantview Elementary May 19, Hastings Middle School June 10, Hastings Middle Schoo) scorch paint from an interior wall on the first floor between the Upjohn Room and the hall. “I left for lunch at 12 o’clock and I came back at 12:30 and there was smoke blowing out," he said. “I attempted to run in, but I got three steps and was blinded by the smoke so I ran back out. Pete and Jay were tearing the roof apart." LaDere said the heat gun was turned off and was hanging on a peg away from any flammable materials when he left for lunch. “We were in the Upjohn Room down­ stairs, and we were going to strip it, sand it and repaint it,” LaDere said. “This is my pride and joy.” Forsberg said the building is insured as a county-owned bui'oing though he expects the deductible to be substantial. SENIOR SATURDAY! Saturday, July 13, 2002, 9 a.m.- noon PleaseJoin us at Pennock Village for a day devoted to seniors. Tour Pennock Village, get important health information and learn how to stayfit and healthy when you ’re over 55! NOTICE Free Breakfast Free Gifts The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to be members of the newly formed Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2002. Tours of Pennock Village Drawings for Prizes Health Seminars DELTON DECORATING flMIt WU •tutu Pennock Village Open House Blood Pressure Checks Free Health Information nee mu e nue JUST ASK US, ING. Home Health Care Stay in the comfort of your home and let us brighten your day with a little extra help. • • • • • Personal Care Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Personal Grooming Companionship (2-24 hours a day) 7 days a week Strength Training for Seniors by Jim Atkinson, M.D. The Vial of Life, Do You Have Yours? Exercise for Seniors - Ways to Keep in Shape Home Safety Checklist, Is Your Home Safe? Lifeline Safety Alert Presentation In Affiliation With Pennock fA HEALTH 792-6938 SERVICES One Village Drive, Hastings (616) 945-5871 �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 11. 2002 Florence L. Mead CHIEFLAND, FL. - Donald Ray Dillon Jr., age 64. of Chiefland, Florida, formally of Portland. Ml., died June 22, 2002 in Chiefland. Mr. Dillon was born in Springfield. Ohio. He was employed as a clerk for a distribution center. He was of Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Dillon of Portland, MI.: ex-wife, Pam Dillon of Chiefland. FL.; daughters. Jamie and Melissa Dillon, both of Chiefland, FL.; son, Bryan Dillon of Chiefland, FL.; three brothers, Glen Dillon of Portland. Ml.. Paul Dillon of Grand Rapids, MI., Larry Dillon of Portland, ML; two sisters, Ethyl Watkins of Tennessee, Edie Holly of California and several nieces & nephews. Memorials contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland, FL. HASTINGS - Florence L. Mead, age 84. of Hastings, died Sunday. June 30. 2002 at Hastings Tendercarc. She was bom Sept. 23. 1917 in Barry County, the daughter of Ferdinand and Edith (Pallctt) Meyers. She graduated from Woodland School. Florence married Victor Mead on June II, 1942 and he died March II. 1991. She worked for Dr. McIntire, JC Penny Store and Czinder Pharmacy. She enjoyed fishing and playing cards. She was preceded death by her husband, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were by held Friday, July 5, 2002 at Gin-bach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Clayton Garrison officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riveside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Alzheimer’s Foundation or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. /ftCd Worship Together... |______ Michelle Lee Bunch ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lmx) Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pauor. Steve Olnutead. (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.: Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nightt 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rus veil. Pastoi Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 00 a m.; Contusion Satur­ day 3:30*4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more infor­ mation call the church office HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945­ 4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a m. to 12 noon. Sun­ day Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meet­ evening service quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); ing (child care provided). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 1100 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer rcrvices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T Hustwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061 Worship Scrvicex Sun­ day. 11:00 a.m.t Sunday School. 10 a m for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.“ 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9 45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a m ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion.'’ 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. ft Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr F. William Voctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m. Morning Worship Ser­ vice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults, Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E, Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunoay Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If in­ terested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for mor.- details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Crcci Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Bren: Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10.00 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 6:00 p.m.: Wednesday Pravcr Bible 7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Pls tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pas­ tor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Min­ istries: Pastor Ryan While. Youth 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 pzn.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p-m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Of­ fice. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Faithful Men. Fellowship and HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. 10:00­ 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thro 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market) We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday, July II - 7: 00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting Friday. July 12 - 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. July 13 - 9 a m Highway Clean­ up; Mission Disciples *xsum from Ohio; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. July 14 - 8:00 & 10.00 a.m. Worship. After 10:00 Service: AAL Branch Meeting. After 10:00 Service Baptismal Parents Meeting. Monday, July 15 - 6:30 p m. Softball Game to Bob King Park; 7.-00 p.m. Ark. Tues­ day. July 16 - 6:30 p.m. Softball Game at Cheney; 7.00 p.m. Con­ gregation Council Meeting; 7:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. July 17 - 10:00 a m. Healthy Families; 7:00 p.m. Wor­ ship; 8:00 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 a m - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshmenu. 10.00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thro age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before 231 the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group minisU7, leadership train­ Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor ing Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ 'Jay. July 14 - Communion cele­ brated in both services today. 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 9: 20 a.m. Children's Worship; cessible and elevator. School 9:30; Church 10: 30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 10:50 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is Director of Music Ministries. Sun- Sunday Service 10.30 am ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m ABUNDANT LIO: FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Pratie A Worship 10.30 im„ 600 p.m.. UW 6:30 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. Jews Club Lx boys & girls ages 4-12. (6I6i 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-ll am . P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-616-731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. “Where broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children's Worship is available during both Services. Monday. July 15 - 12:00 noon Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theater rehearsal. Tuesday. July 16 - 12:00 noon Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth The­ ater rehearsal; 6:30 p.m. Youth Mission Trip meeting - Dining Room; 7:00p.m. Trustees meeting - Lounge Wednesday. July 17 12:00 noon Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theater rehearsal; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p m PNC meets in Adult Ed­ ucation Classroom This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 OkitMA’lles I________ Ella Marie Garvey______ NASHVILLE - Ella Marie Garvey, age 71. of Nashville, died Saturday. June 22. 2002 at her home. Ella Marie Garvey was bom Jan. 5. 1931 in Ver-montville, Ml. the daughter of Rex and Myrtle (Heaven) Hampton. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended area schools. On May 11, 1948 she married Raymond “Jack" Garvey in Nashville. MI. The couple lived several years in Texas, as Jack served his country at Shepard Air Force Base. After Jack's retirement from the service in 1965 the couple returned to the Nashville area where Marie began her work at the Barry County Medical Facility. She retired in 1988 after serving 23 years as a nutrition specialist and dietician. During her spare time she enjoyed spend­ ing time with her grandchildren, painting lhe hand crafted wood projects that Jack created, watching movies and reading. In April 1972 Marie gave her life to the Lord. Survivors include son. Raymond (Char) Garvey of Nashville; daughters. Linda (Hugh) Wolcott of Nash-ville; Kirsti (Darwin) Mcln-lyre of Nashville, Rex-Ann (Dion) Rasey of Nashville. Kathy (Rock) Ludwick of Bronson; brothers. Lavcm (Bev) Hampton, Bill (Eva) Hampton, Norman Hamp-ton. Hank (Phyllis) Hamp­ ton; sisters. Crystal (Rex) Walters, Donna (Tom) Sal-ik, June (Dick) Dickinson; sis­ ters-in-law. Marge (Russ) Bennett. Melva Turner. 16 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; many special nieces, nephews, and special friends. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Raymond “Jack" Garvey; grandson. Aaron McIntyre; parents, Rex and Myrtle (Heaven) Hampton; and brother, Pete Hampton. Services were held Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at Nashville Assembly of God Church. Pastor Glenn Branham officiated. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Richard L. Ferrin SUNFIELD - Mr. Richard Ferrin passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing at the age of 66. He was bom July 22. 1935, the son of Sidney E. and Eleanor (Conley) Ferrin. Richard was a handyman who could fix anything, and was always willing to help a neighbor in need. He loved his garden and enjoyed giving away his vegetables and flowers, and often Richard could be seen riding his lawn mower around town with his dog. Mr. Ferrin was preceded in death by his wife just a few short weeks ago, Marilyn (Ommen) Ferrin, also by his father. Sidney Ferrin. He is survived by his three children. Tina (Randall) Strong of Lansing. Mark (Chris­ tine) Ferrin of Holland, and Teresa (Gerald) Evans of Maryland; grandchildren. Ben and Faith Ferrin. Meggin. and Alex Evans; his mother. Eleanor Ferrin; his brother. Sidney Ferrin; brother-in-law. John Ommen; sister­ in-law. Eunice Ferrin: and many nieces and nephews', and a very special cousin. Barb ‘’Bobby" Wesley. Funeral services were held Saturday. July 6. 2002 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Rev. Timothy R. Perrin officiated. The family is being served by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. MapesFisher Chapel. For those wishing, contributions may be made in care of the Ferrin Family: RFH. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. For more information log onto www.lcgacy.com. BATTLE CREEK - Michelle Lee Bunch of Battle Creek, passed away July 3. 2002 in Kalamazoo. Michelle was bom in Barboursville. Ky. on Dec. 28. I960, the daughter of Joe and Nellie (Collette) Bunch Sr. Michelle was a former member of lhe Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, and a former employee of Gull Lake Country Club. She loved cooking, reading fiction and lhe ocean with lhe marine life. She is survived by her father. Joe Bunch Sr. of Hickory Comers; her children. Christina M. (Brad) (Bunch) Leonard of Battle Creek. Nellie Jean Davidson of Delton. Samantha Jo Davidson of Delton, and Richard Charles Davidson Jr. of Delton; a brother. Joe T. Bunch Jr. of Fort Wayne, IN; sisters. Donna J. Hartman of Elkhart, IN and Debra Johnson of Fort Wayne. IN; a grandson. Tristan Leonard; and several nieces and nephews. Michelle was preceded in death by her mother and a sister, Carolyn Helton. A memorial service was conducted Tuesday. July 9. 2002 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Elmer Faust officiated. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Adrian J. Bishop HASTINGS - Leo R. Walsh, age 63. of Hastings, died Wednesday. July 3. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Walsh was bom on July 6. 1938 in Battle Creek, the son of Leo and Naomi (Lowing) Walsh. He was raised in the Battle Creek area and attended schools there. He served 20 years in lhe U.S. Air Force from Oct. 31. 1956 until his retirement, with the rank of T/Sgt. on Oct. 31. 1976. He moved lo the Hastings area in 1976 from Homestead Air Force Base in Florida. He was married to Helen J. Smith on Feb. II. 1967. He was employed at the Battle Creek Federal Center as an Equipment Specialist until 1992. He was a member of Thomapple Valley Church, Hastings Loyal Order of Moose #628. was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, gold prospecting (being a member of Gold Prospecting Ass’n of America) and enjoyed gambling. Mr. Walsh is survived by his wife. Helen; sons. Darryl Walsh of Hastings. Joseph (Kimberly) Walsh of Hastings, and Timothy Walsh of Hastings*, two grandsons, Brandon and Auston; two granddaughters. Hailey and Sadie; sister, Beverley (William) Knowles of Battle Creek. Preceding him in death were parents and sister. Mildred Root. Services were held Monday. July 8, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Chaplain Carla Smith officiated. Burial was at Fl. Custer National Cemetery with full military hon­ ors. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. \ LAKE ODESSA - Adrian J. Bishop, age 83. of Lake Odessa and Hastings, died Wednesday. July 10. 2001 at Thomapple Manor. Arrangements arc pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Fred files HASTINGS - Fred Jiles, age 74 of Hastings, died Tuesday July 2. 2002 at his residence. He was bom October 13. 1927 in Rhone County, Tennessee, the son of Ray and Alice (Powers) Jiles. He moved lo Evensvillc, Tenn, in 1925. He attend Rhea Co. Schools and High School in Dayton Tenn. Fred served in the United States Navy from 1945-1949. serving a board the U.S. Obrien when the A Bomb was tested. He also served in the United States Air Force from 1954-1956. He came lo Michigan in 1950. living in Detroit. Battle Creek and moving to Hastings in 1953. He married Donis A. Hough tali ng July 7, 1952 in Angolia, Indiana. His employment included, Olivers in Battle Creek, Grand Trunk Rail Road and retired in 1989 as a plumber pipe filter, working at nuclear power plants in Michigan, Ohio and New Jersey. He was a former assistant Boy Scout leader, 26 year member of Benton Harbor Moose Lodge. 30 year of Local 190 Plumbers pipe filters in Ann Arbor. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Barbara Ruth Jiles and Viola E. Wilson; one brother. H.E. Jiles, all of Evensvillc. Tennessee. Surviving is his wife Donis A. Jiles of Hastings; four sons. Steven R. (Carla) Jiles, James R. Jiles, William R. (Vicky) Jiles all of Hastings. John H. (Judy) Clark of Marshall, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren; brother, F.E. (Lcffa) Jiles of Dayton, Tenn.; sisters, Mary Genevia (R.C.) Henderson and Dortha (J.C.) Smith both of Evensviile; several nieces & nephews. A memorial service were held Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta with full military honors. Memorial can be made lo Barry Community Hospice or Hastings Free Methodist Church Bld. Fund. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | ~^ane'^^Staffen^^sT~ ' TUCSON, ARIZONA - Mrs. Jinct G. (Staffcn) Foss, age 46, of Tucson, Arizona and formerly of Hastings, died Friday. July 5. 2002 at Spectrum HcalthButlcrworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Foss was bom on August I, 1955 in Battle Creek, Ml. the daughter of Richard & Delores (Taylor) Staffcn. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1974 from Hastings High School. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1976. She attended Pima Community College in Tucson, receiving her degree in General Business in June 2000. She was married to Michael A. Foss on October 20. 2001. She was employed at Honeywell Aerospace in Tucson as a quality control staff member. Mrs. Foss is survived by her husband, Michael; mother, Delores Staffen of Hastings; brothers, Timothy Neal of Tucson and Mikel Staffcn of Nashville; sister, Kristina Staffen of Battle Creek; two nieces and a nephew. A memorial service will be held in Tucson at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Janet G. Foss Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan i Additional Obituaries Appear on Page 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 11.2002 - Page 7 yfytea ^itth Announcements GIRL, Nicole Allysc. bom at Pennock Hospital on July I. 2002 at 10 a.m. to Pamela and Jeremy Strouse of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1/4 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hayli Mae. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 25. 2002 at 8:21 p.m. to John and Sara Zwerk of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Thomas Jackson, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27. 2002 at 10:40 a.m. to Brian and Charity Martindale of Gun Lake. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, W. Austin, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 18,2002 at 8:21 a.m. to Brenda and Homer Schantz of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Karis Eileen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 20,2002 at 12:40 a.m. to Nan­ cy and Timothy Scobey of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. Hugheses to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Leonard and Marjorie Hughes would like to invite family and friends to join us in celebration of their 50th anniversary on July 14,2002. There will be an open house in their honor at the VFW Post, 304 S. State St , Nashville, Mich, from 2 to 6 p.m. Leonard and Marge were married July 13. 1952 in Battle Creek, Mich. They have four children, Leonard Jr. (Juliet) Hughes, Sherry (Steve) Wendurf, Cindy (Herm) VanBelkum, and Michael (Brenda) Hughes; 9 grandchildren and 13 great­ grandchildren. Guernsey-Storm engagement told lyier and Beverly Guernsey of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Stacia Diane Guernsey to Luke Michael Storm, son of Bill and Marilyn Storm also of Hastings. Stacia is a 2001 graduate of Faith Christian School of Lake Odessa, and is currently employed at MainStreet Savings Bank. Luke is a 2001 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Quality Air of Grand Rapids. Their wedding will be Aug. 17, 2002 at Cedar Creek Bible Church. ttia^e /licenses Donald Ray Rosendall II, Cedar Springs and Linda Coleen Glenn, Middleville. Dennis Sherman Eagle Jr., Hastings and Sara Anne Fliearman, Hastings. Vaughn Robert Dingledine Jr., Hastings and Maria Irene Gorodenski, Hastings. Timothy John Crittendon, Wayland and Pamela Sue Kibbey. Wayland. Timothy Michael Hitchcock, Fayet­ teville, North Carolina and Misty Anne Ver Strat. Delton. Randall Matthew Rairigh, Wayland and Kristi Lynn Moredick, Wayland. John Allyn Wood, Dowling and Eve Joy Sidney, Paris. Raymond Joseph E. Vaughan. Nashville and Crystal K. Krepps, Nashville. Johnny Lee Patch. Woodland and Joyce Elaine Christie. Woodland. William Thomas VanDenberg Jr.. Hast­ ings and Shelly Jean Turashoff. Hastings. Edgar Robert Krasts III, Hickory Comers and Dawn Lynn Jager, Hickory Comers. Hal David Stevens Jr.. Nashville and Louise Irene Rice, Nashville. Larry Dean Nicholson, Hastings and Janet Lou Miller. Hastings. Michael Roy Carlson. Sarasota. Florida and Grace Adele Caidwell. Sarasota, Florida. David Douglas Seidl. Hastings and Mar­ ianne Dewey Kendall. Hastings. Norman Howard Kenyon, Lake Odessa and Joyce Marie Homing. Lake Odessa. Robert Marsdon Melching Jr., Mid­ dleville and Valerie Ann Endsley, Mid­ dleville. Philip Howard Somerville. Houston. Texas and Mary Jo Dixon. Houston. Texas. Ryan Philip Howard. Delton and Jennifer Lynn Lebeck. Delton. Daniel Lee Woodall. Hastings and Jill Ann Shively. Hastings. Jason Byron Wilbur. Delton and Robin Starr Sharp. Delton. Scott Earl Harris. Middleville and Toni Rena Skaggs. Middleville. Jerer.iy Leonard Martin. Middleville and Barbara Louise Blain. Middleville. Jonathan Lee Tipton. Lake Odessa and Katy Lynn Strouse. Hastings. Lucas Michael Jeffery. Alexandria. Vir­ ginia and Jessica Lyn Rivard. Alexandria. Virginia. Joshua Wade Coston, Hastings and Heather Lynn Moore, Hastings. Bobby Del Boyer, Shelbyville and Rene^ Marie Poirier. Shelbyville. Michael Alan Boysen. Wayland and Rachel Heatn Carter. Wayland. Daniel Bryan Kenyon. Middleville and Kaye Marie Weaver. Middleville. Terry Thomas Quick. Delton and Jill Lynn Acker, Delton. Kristopher David Myers, Nashville and Melanie Kaye Wendorf. Nashville. Owen Lee Reigler Sr., Middleville and Jolyn Marie Bunn. Middleville. Mitchell Ralph Neely. Libertyville, Illi­ nois and Laura Theresa Gut. Libertyville, Illinois. Attend the Ffilfi, capture family photoson vocation, get photos for sharing with grandma or kids getting "In shope" for the upcoming fall athletic season, etc. Then, bring your him to us for professional processing. PRINTING PLUS atj-Ad GRAPHICS North of Hastings Subscribe to... The Hastings BANNER BOY, Joshua William, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 24, 2002 at 11:35 p.m. to John and Tabitha Yonkers of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. and 24 inches long. BOY, Logan Scott, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 25, 2002 at 5:02 p.m. to Kevin and Angel Nye of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Arielia Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 28. 2002 at 8:33 a.m. to Floyd and Sherri Totten of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 inches long. LEGAL NOTICE BOY, Nathan Keefer Hawley, bom at Ingham Regional Medical Center on May 26. 2002 at 11:36 a.m. to Alvin and Aimee Hawley of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jacob Robert, bom at Spectrum Hospital on June 26, 2002 at 9:39 a.m. to Robert and Teresa Neil of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Robert and Jane Power of Hastings, Bill and Mary Dooley of Hastings and Karlton and Dorothy Neil of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Shannon Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 29, 2002 at 11:08 p.m. to Jackie and Michael Brown of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. BOY, Kyelir Ray, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 28, 2002 at 2:45 p.m. to Jessica Taylor of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Austin Parker, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 27. 2002 at 10:53 a.m. to Jef­ frey and Carrie Pratt of Ionia. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. BOY, Jaydin Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on June 19. 2002 at 5:41 p.m. to Sarah Allerding and Larry Harris Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Brandon Adam, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25. 2002 at 7:06 a.m. to Hope and Richard Murray of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. TWINS, Austin Kennith James and Andrew Michael James, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 24, 2002 at 3:20 p.m. to Jim and Amy Tucker of Delton. Austin weighed 5 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 18 1/2 inch­ es long. Andrew weighed 4 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 18 inches long. BOY, Colson Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 24, 2002 at 8:24 a.m. to Francie and Larry Brummel of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 22 1/4 inch­ es long. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY PIFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (MB) 3B2-64SB F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m the terms and condtoons of a cenwn mongage made by William H. Leffew and Yolanda Leffew, husband and wile of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to American General Finance. Inc, dated the 20h day of Apr!, A.D. 1999. and recorded In he odtoo of lhe Regster of Doede, lor the County of Berry end the Stale of Michigan, on the 10h day of June. A.D.. 1999 m Document 1030945 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there ie domed to be due. at lhe dated this notice, lor princrael and interest, lhe sum ol 936 794 04 (Thirty six ttousand seven hundred ninety lour doners and lour cents) Inducing interest there on 11.99% (eleven point ninety-nine) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole con­ tained In paid mortgage, and pursuant to he stat­ ue of the State of Mtohigon In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 1 Sth day of July. A.D.. 2002. at 10O o'clock said mortgage win be ioroctoeod by a sole at public auction, to ho highest bidder. al he Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Barry County. Mkhigan. of he premises described in said mortgage Which said premises are described as follows: Al tat certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in ho Township of Castleton. In the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as blows to wit Township of Castleton. County ol Barry. Stale ol Michigan, and described as follows: Lotts) 20 of Stock 0 ol Pleasant Shores, according to he plat hereof, as recorded In Uber 3 ol Plats. Pago 59. Commonly known as: 1067 Brooks Drive Tax ID: 06-05-130004-02000 The redemption period shak be six months from the dale ol such sale, unloss determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.32411, in which case he redemption period shea be 30 days tram ho date of ouch sate. Dated: June 13 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG 4 REIS CO.. L.PJL By. Daniel E. Bost (P58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co L.P.A. 765 W. Big Beaver Rd.. Sto. 310 Tray. MI4B0M PROPERTY TO BE POSTED: -1057 Brooks Drive Hastings Mt 49058 (7/11) Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner A New Name, New Mission, New Pledge of Service To You Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-ofthe-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) and keep informed about your city, county, births, deaths, social and more. Call 945-9554 for details BOY, Phillip Claude Dean, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on June 19, 2002 at 8:20 am. to Karen and Robert Richardson of Hast­ ings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Cylee Jo, bom at Battle Creek Health System Hospital on June 5. 2002 at 8:03 a.m. to Keith and Jonessa Hughes of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother. Lane, age I 1/2. Proud grandparents are Mike and Brenda Hughes of Nashville and Wayne and Lois Hamtnond of Vermontville. 101 Pennock Parmer, Deb, Surgery Secretary Pennock HEALTH (^SERVICES >-0 ^nners progress/, P"so01 Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 11. 2002 COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 favor of a referendum vote about the COA and health building projects. "The citizens of Barry County should be consulted and be part of any major or im­ portant decisions,” Alden said. He also claimed that “Delton area citi­ zens made it very clear the night of the COA survey meeting they did not want the county to purchase or be involved with the relocation of the COA building. They want community buildings in the four quadrants of the county.” Adams disagreed with that claim, saying there is support in Delton for the project. Discussion before the board’s vote in­ cluded angry comments and accusations. MacKenzie read an e-mail that he said was "directly relevant” because of Wilkin­ son’s motion. "The e-mail is from Jim Alden to Wayne Adams and copied to Tom Wilkinson." In the e-mail, Alden said, *...! had a good talk with Fred Jacobs today and he feels my idea of presenting under public comment, requesting a ballot on the COA issue, is the way to go. He said that they (other commis­ sioners) won’t vote for it, but he will carry the headlines ‘Commissioners vote no to allowing a vote.’ Once I have that, I can di­ rect my campaign at Wayne saying that he did not want the citizens of District 8 to vote..." MacKenzie called the e-mail “the most repulsing thing I’ve read. “I think dirty tricks in politics arc to be expected, but when the publisher and owner of a newspaper engages in an at­ tempt to create headlines, I think there is something very wrong in our system and in our community. This is on a par with what William Randolph Hearst did in an earlier part of the century...,” he said. Jacobs, who was not at the County Board meeting, stressed in an interview Tuesday afternoon that his stance against the project and his call for a referendum vote by citi­ zens are strictly his own personal opinions. His role as vice president of J-Ad Graphics, publishers of the Banner and other newspa­ pers. does not include writing headlines for the Banner. Jacobs said he has” never e-mailed any­ one ” He said MacKenzie had never contacted him personally to talk about the e-mail. “Don’t we have any freedom to express ourselves?" Jacobs asked. “Can’t I sit and talk to Jim Alden about an issue that the county board and I may differ? Is that against the law now?...” Regarding the contents of the e-mail, he said, “we were just talking about politics and this issue and Jim Alden wondered if it would be possible to have a referendum vote. And 1 said if it was brought to the board for a referendum vote and it lost, the outcome most likely would be back to the 6-2 vote and that it was going to look bad because it’s the same old thing, six against two. They (the majority of commissioners) don’t want a referendum vote. “Anytime a board votes 6-2 against al­ lowing people to vote, that’s news. That’s not a citizen creating the headlines. Com­ missioners voting against the referendum have created their own headlines,” Jacobs said. MacKenzie told the board, “personally, I am disgusted and repulsed that certain can­ didates fo»- office and certain individuals and an owner and publisher of a newspaper would conspire to create headlines...and to tell an individual what the headlines will be in advance of the paper being written or published, to me, there’s something very wrong with that. I hesitate to speak out. but I can’t sit back and see this happen." MacKenzie said. Commissioner Wing said. "I don’t think it’s entirely wrong for a publisher lo have an opinion on anything cither. “Il’s pretty pre-meditated.” Adams said. Wing asked if it was against the law for someone to discuss political tactics. MacKenzie said he would never chastise Jacobs for his views. “We are all entitled to our views. I doubt if something has been done that’s illegal. Has something that’s morally reprehensible been done? I think, in my opinion, yes," MacKenzie said. “That’s your opinion," Wing said. During the interview, Jacobs said. “MacKenzie talks about the Hearst issue. I look back at the Nixon era when govern­ ment was so obsessed with power...The bigger issue here today is the freedom of expression. That’s my personal opinion. I can express my personal opinion.” He said lhe only commissioners he has spoken with about the project arc Wing and Wilkinson “because they wanted lo talk lo me about it." None of the other commis­ sioners have contacted him, he said. Talking about the Banner, Jacobs said the goal is accurate stories. “Our headlines don’t editorialize or sen­ sationalize. We might write a catchy phrase to get some interest in a headline or in a story, but we certainly don’t editorialize in our headlines. “The only place that we’ve editorialized about this issue is when we’ve had editori­ als where I’ve put my name on them or Editor David Young put his name on them. “I have analyzed the (County Board) sto­ ries and what’s really going on in this whole process. And then I said I don’t think this is right,” Jacobs said. “The reason 1 don’t think this is right is because we are allowing eight people to spend the largest amount of money that the county has ever spent in the history of this county on one main project." He said commissioners have never an­ swered questions he has about the project. “They (commissioners) have never held a public forum to bring all the people of Barry County into the proccss...They have made this decision and now when people question it, it’s like ’you’re getting in the way of government, you’re trying to be an obstructionist.’ I’m not an obstructionist I don’t think. I’m just calling the question,” Jacobs said: LI “I think the way to solve this for every­ body, in the best interest of all the parties taxpayers and the government - is to put it to a referendum vote. “In Michigan we need to have legislation to protect the citizens against government -whether it be township, city or school boards, where you have to go to a referen­ dum vote on major, major decisions...not everyday business," Jacobs said. “I look at the county board and specifi­ cally MacKenzie, as the leader of an or­ chestra. He’s the musical director as the (board’s) chair. I think right now he is out of tune with the community. I think there Make lhe home ofyour dreams, realiiv. State Bank of Caledonia WOU »•<••• PtOFlf VOU (,r I I < M im strut • ( dk i I M Ml 4»llh 21f I .< I \V.«ur Mmt • Suite I hh • K .1 im in. Ml WOtC *2"< 6Xlh \(n I; Sf • Pultun MI 49 ’ I '• till Sn« it • Mui J k mIK Ml 4*»i 11 • r»|r» ''*1 "II : • Oil • ' 1 '■ • • oh, l are more people in the community who don’t like what’s going on. but they don't know how to say anything because of the intimidation factor. Going to a county board meeting and standing up and saying something is intimidating to the average person so they just don’t do it. “Like a lot of people, when it comes to government decisions, they just gripe about it at the coffee shops, the barber shop, and whenever they get together. I chose lo do more than just complain about it. I chose to take it on as a major issue because 1 don't think it’s fair to the citizens of Barry County based on the economic times that we’re in, and they are taking land out of the city, which they shouldn't be doing," Ja­ cobs said. • When the County Board bought nearly a city block downtown in recent years, they said the decision was to keep government offices downtown, he noted. “They seem to want a government with­ out the people. That’s not what they were elected to do,” Jacobs said. He said if the proposal lost on a referen­ dum vote, the county could sell the Wood­ lawn-M-43 property. “In business, we call that cutting our losses." “Hopefully, if they don't give the people a chance (to vote), they (voters) will throw them out of office," he said. “If you go to any leadership book it will tell you that you have to build consensus. The way you build consensus on an issue like this is you inform the people, educate them as to the issues. Have some open fo­ rums. When you get to the end, everybody will be pretty much in consensus. You arc always going to have these people on the fringes...who don’t want it to happen. That’s understandable. That’s part of life. If you build consensus in a community, you avoid these problems. “I’m really disappointed. This board has changed the climate of Barry County. Through these accusations, e-mails...it’s like the Gestapo has come in and tak in over," Jacobs said. “I’m not out to get the. c people. That’s not my mission. My mission is good government...When you’re elected to represent the people, you better...you can’t run government as a sole proprietor­ ship. During discussion at this week’s meet­ By Elaine Gariock Friday, July 12 Is the date for the 47th Alethian chicken barbecue in Fellowship Hall with meals to eat on the premises or to latoe M Advance ttteu arc cheaper than those at the door Tickets are available at Walker Pharmacy or the church office or from members. Saturday at Lake Manor is the I p.m. meeting for members and visitors lo the Ionia County Genealogical Society. The map lady will be the speaker. Library time is available following lhe meeting. ICGS members take turns at the depol hosting the library/research/copy time. September 1 is fast approaching, lhe deadline for applica­ tions for First Families 2002. The director of Lakewood Youth Center will be the guest speaker al Central UMC on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Don Ferris, Jill and son Andy began their vacation last week with a visit to Fenway Park lo see the Boston Red Sox play. Fireflies are abundant each evening. Mosquitoes are coming into their own after an early summer with almost none. We read that the cold May temperatures killed off the prospects of early buzzers. This is the second crop. Hydrangea bushes are now in blossom. Day lilies are putting on their an­ nual show. The hot dry days of last week made necessary frequent watering of all container plants. Visitors to the cemetery were more plentiful because of watering flowers. On Wednesday, following the parade, friends, fair board members, Garlinger/Gerlinger cousins gathered in the exhibit build­ ing on the fairgrounds for a dedication of the shower/rcstrooms in the new facility in memory of Herman and Luta (Gerlinger) Winkler. A prepared plaque was shown by Robert Winkler and he made the dedicatory remarks. Responses came from Fair Presi­ dent Fred Morris. Village Manager William Yost, board member Donald Goodemoot Jr. and others. Herman Winkler had been on lhe Lake Odessa Fair Board in the 1940s and early 1950s. The grand marshal's reception hosted by the Fair Board was held at Fellowship Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Guests were treated to a fine pork meal and also punch and decorated cakes. As is his custom, pres­ ident Morris came to present a plaque to lhe grand marshal and appropriate remarks. He was followed by tlie honored guest Robert Winkler who responded with his apprecia­ tion for the work ethic instilled in him by his parents and a review of the life of his parents. Bob’s father was quite young dur­ ing World War II. but his father urged him to go to America if possible to avoid the tax burden of paying for war costs. Herman made contact with some of his American cousins and came under sponsorship of Mrs. Katherine Eckert and another relative. He worked to repay the cost of his passage, learned the English language, earned his American citizenship, and then married Luta Gerlinger. They raised their sons Richard and Robert on lhe farm they bought on Eaton Highway. Others added their comments. Adie Eckman read a poem ing. before the vote. Commissioner Jim French asked County Clerk Debbie Smith if Wilkinson’s motion was proper proce­ dure. She said the board can nut certain is­ sues on the ballot, but she was not sure if that proposal was one of them. “I think the law is set up to protect the interest of the citizens,” Wilkinson said. French questioned whether all projects would have to be scrutinized by a referen­ dum if a "group doesn't like it...We’re do­ ing this to help the aged.” "I don't think there was ever any pre­ meditation or preconceived intentions by the Board of Commissioners to keep this from the people...,” Adams said. “This pro­ ject is one the majority of the board felt was good for the community. We had the money saved for it, without increasing taxes so we voted that way,” Adams said. “I disagree with (Alden’s) public com­ ment earlier today that the meeting in Del­ ton was overwhelming opposed to it," he said. "I was at that meeting and I disagree with it. 1 have talked to people since then and I'm sure that the people there arc in fa­ vor of this project. I was at a meeting yes­ terday, and they arc very happy that we’re going forwatd with it. I feel this is an at­ tempt to sensationalize this issue to try to gain votes and help in the primary election. I don't think it’s the proper thing to do and I’ll vote against it.” County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James tearfully told the board that the COA and Health Department should not be po­ litical issues. James said the COA Board has been vis­ iting the four COA Friendship Centers. During the time at the Delton COA Friend­ ship Center, she said “there was not one concerned citizen (against lhe project) who came to that. It was advertised. We talked to the citizens of that area. “It's our job to manage that money and that’s what we’re doing,” said Commis­ sioner Ken Neil of going forward with the project. County Clerk Smith, speaking as a vot­ ing member of the public, noted that every­ thing the County Board docs is by majority vote. “The vote has been made. The decision has been made on the COA building. Get on with it,” Smith said. “If you can’t get on written by Luta who had admired poetry and enjoyed her collection of books of poems. There was a nice display of family photos, books, lhe farm mortgage and natu­ ralization papers. Guests at the home of Brian and Marlene Harkey last week were Brian’s parents from North Carolina and two of their grandsons. John and Debbie Stassek of Blooming­ dale joined her family members at lhe Bar­ croft cottage on Leach Lake on Sunday. The lake was busy with jet skis and pon­ toon boats plus other watercraft. Becky Shuert of Dallas, Texas has been visiting her mother Mrs. Ruth Shuert at Lake Manor and other relatives here. Art in the Park was another success with ideal weather all day. The crowd stayed on the grounds until the finish. Parking spots were rare even at three in lhe afternoon. De­ spite the construction of the street with new waler mains, curbs and gutters. Fourth Street was used its entire length. The blocks from Fourth Avenue east were simply gravel/sand surface but there were no trenches to interfere with parallel parking. Fair Board President Fred Morris pre­ sented Robert Winkler a plaque at the Grand Marshal Reception. with it, then maybe you don’t belong on this board. The decision has been made. The majority has ruled. The time has come to go with the flow and quit digging up dead issuer, old issues...You don't have to agree with what's happened, but lhe time has come to move on...and quit dragging lhe whole board of commissioners down by doing what you're doing.” | LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Salo Default has boon made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Seaver. Cindy Seaver and a/k/a Cindy M. Seaver (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., t/k/a Norwest Mortgage, inc., a CaMomia Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 9. 2000. and record­ ed on February 11. 2000 Instrument Number 1041056 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tie sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 94/100 dollars ($107.222 94). including interest at 6.750 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or seme part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on August 15.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Supervisor’s Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded Plat there­ of. as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats Page 74. The redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 “-ys from the date of such sale. Dated: July 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Dolphins 246-593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200122710 Dolphins (8/1) The Boy Scout's pork was sold out by mid­ afternoon. Ice cream sales were brisk. The novelty craft item seen often among passersby was a faucet on a metal pipe with a shaft to be inserted in the soil. Attached to the drip edge was a crystal which likely would sparkle in sunlight as would a real drip of water. The music program was var­ ied. Again the crowd stayed seated under the trees to enjoy this until the last tap of the clog dancers. The McCartney singers/dancers with their Irish songs and Irish dancing were reported to be lhe family of Roger McCartney of Lansing, formerly of Lake Odessa. Members cf lhe Arts Com­ mission handled lhe announcing between acts. Several homes along the traffic avenues held yard sales. A few took cars for parking for a nominal fee/donation. Union Bank and MainStreet bank parking lots were used in the afternoon after business hours, still leaving access lo the ATM machines. Rev. George Speas was the guest speaker at Central UMC on Sunday. Robert Kruisenga was the worship leader. The Fair parade last week on Wednesday brought hundreds of spectators along the route. There were floats, bikers, antique au­ tomobiles, color guard, police escort, farm machinery, and emergency vehicles but no band. The horse show at the fairgrounds was taking place at the same hours so that cut the number of horses in the parade. The exhibit of the local historical society in lhe parade was a freight cart from lhe depol. re­ furbished a year ago by Tom Gilliland and a friend. It was loaded with a trunk, kegs, a barrel, scythe and baskets. The Society’s poster advertising the freight house was on exhibit as well as a thermometer to show the fraction of funds raised to date. It was pulled by a utility vehicle. There was a great show of fireworks, both on July 4 and 7. Miss Laurel Garlinger retired on July 1 from lhe office of Dr. Steven Garlinger D.C. For most of her working years she was al family-owned Lake Odessa Produce Co. Adie Eckman. Clayton Boyce, Robert Walter, Ann Middaugh and Margaret Hefflebower ride the VFW and Auxiliary float in the July 3 Fair parade. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday J uty 11.2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME... byJoyce E Weinbrecht Log cabins and log houses (continued) Shipman chose this moment to reveal his presence by discharging his rifle into the air to frighten the culprit. It worked. Marsac dropped his loot, turned pale and began :o tremble with terror. He was sure that he was going to be shot by the owner of the pota­ toes. Ira came out from his position behind the tree and with angry threats, demanded to know how the Native American dared to come there on such an expedition. The natives had not been accustomed to stealing from lhe settlers and this truly surprised lhe pioneer. Marsac begged for mercy, repeating over and over that his family was hungry and that he was desperate for something to feed them. He knew that Mr. Shipman spent his weekends in Yankee Springs and decided to see what he could find in lhe Shipman shan­ ty. When he found the door fastened, rather than breaking in, he crawled down the chimney opening in the roof, found the potatoes and again rather than breaking down the door to remove them, chose to toss tliem out through the opening in the roof. Shipman was not impressed with Marsac’s reasons and excuses, feeling that the man needed only to ask for food. He did agree to let Marsac off this time, but threat­ ened him if he ever caught him doing it again he would surely shoot him. He made Marsac pick up the potatoes and cany them back into the shanty. Marsac did this will­ ingly. glad to get off so easy. The teller of this tale does not say whether he gave Marsac any of the pota­ toes. We would like lo think that he did. In any event. Marsac took to his heels, glad to be out of there. Next week: Conclusion of Barry County Log Cabins. A log cabin schoolhouse. Orangeville Township was settled by pio­ neers coming in from Gull Prairie and Kalamazoo. In the fall of 1835. George Brown traveling on foot, used a hatchet to blaze a trail. His son, William Brown, fol­ lowed his trail on horseback. George Brown. Calvin Brown. John Pat­ ton and Jousha Pease were lhe first settlers in the township. They soon built a sawmill and frame building. Prairieville, too. had several earlier set­ tlers who first lived in log cabins, log shacks or log houses. Prairieville was first called Spaulding after C.W. Spaulding, who came there in 1834. Amasa Parker is credited with being the first settler, coming there from Connecticut in 1831 and he built his first log house and a log bam. Prairieville Township also had its share of log shanties, log cabins and log houses. The Barry County Fair was first held in Prairieville Township in 1856. when there was not enough support for the fair in Hast­ ings. Orin A. Hughes built a racetrack for use in horse racing. The track was used for several years, even when the county fair went back to Hastings. Leonard Slater, who had a mission near Grand Rapids, came to Prairieville with a band of his Native American followers. There were about 300 of them. Slater built a log building, which served as both church and school. Here, he and his family taught the natives the art of farming and house­ keeping and religion. Slaters had a log house on Section 35. The Indian population was disbanded in 1852. The Warner family arrived in Prairieville in 1845. They settled on a wooded farm on 102 acres with very little of it cleared. The family lived in a log house of a very primi­ tive style. It is described as rolled up logs, with a roof of slabs, boards and shakes. There was one door and no windows. There was a stick chimney which acted as a chimney and a skylight. Seven family members lived in this house for more than a year until they could make needed improvements. In 1859 it was replaced by a large and comfortable frame house. Rutland Township also had a number of early settlers. Lorezo Cooley and a man named DeGroat are credited with being among the very earliest of Rutland settlers. They came in 1836. They “rolled" up a log shanty on Thompson Cooley’s 80 acres of land. They lived together and began gening ready to build a log building on the DeGroat proper­ ty. Mr. DeGroat became ill and died before this task could be completed. Mr. Cooley also died an early death due to an injury. While Mr. Cooley is credited with the first log shanty built in Rutland Township. Estes Rich is said to have huilt lhe second one. Major Mott is said to have built the third one. Mr. Mott was a singing master and couldn’t make it in the sparsely popu­ lated area. After two years he returned to Battle Creek. Ira Shipman came to Rutland Township in 1836 locating on Section 20, Rutland Township. He walked from the Kalamazoo River after filing his claim, to look over his purchase. He found that there was no one living in the township, so he decided to wait a while before settling in. He went lo lhe village of Marshall and spent the winter, returning in lhe spring of 1837. By then Lorenzo Cooley and John Henyon had arrived in lhe area. This did noi seem to be enough of a population to please him and he again spent lhe next winter in Marshall. In 1838, he again returned to Rutland. By ibis time Estes Rich was living on Section 19 and Major Mott was living on the town line. Mr. Shipman decided to begin clearing his land. He built a shelter of some logs covered with elm tree bark, jusi enough for him lo crawl under at night and out of the dew and rain. On Saturday nights he would go to the Calvin Hill home in Yankee Springs Town­ ship and spend the weekend, returning on Monday morning with enough provisions to last out the week. At the end of the week of chopping and clearing his land he would again return to the Hills again on Saturday night. He did this for a period of two years. He did. during this time, pul up a crude log cabin. He preferred to work alone, but it was a long. hard, lonely job. One Monday morning, as he returned from the Hills, he was surprised as he approached his modest home, to see a vol­ ley of potatoes flying from out of the chim­ ney hole in lhe roof of the shanty. He realized that someone was in his store of potatoes, removing them from the build­ ing in a somewhat unorthodox manner. He hid behind a large tree and waited to sec what would happen next. The discharge of potatoes stopped and out through the aperture appeared first the head and then the body of "Marsac" a Native American who lived nearby. 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Wayne Curtis County Commission (Paid for by committee to elect Wayne Curtis) Xiodge.com SEE YOUR DODGE DEALER TODAY S00 4ADODGE �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 11. 2002 Saxon athletes dive into summer sports camps Roughly 227 young athletes took advan­ tage of summer camps in Hastings for foot­ ball and basketball, while some 38 wres­ tlers and coaches took their summer train­ ing on the road (see related story). Basketball camps for third through eighth graders drew 54 girls and 78 boys, according to Hastings varsity coaches Steve Laubaugh (girls) and Don Schils (boys). Nearly 95 fifth through 12th graders par­ ticipated in the football camp, led by firstycar varsity coach Kyle DcHom. “Wc worked on technique and intro­ duced our new offense and defense to the high school athletes," DcHom said. “It was a very productive three days and wc had a lol of fun." The fifth through eighth grade boys’ bas­ ketball camp is running this week, which is a little bit later than usual, but it was worth the wait: The 51 participants are the first to try out the repainted Boor in the high school gym. “The floor looks awesome." Schils said, and it docs, with new lines and graphics. Sleek surface: The gleaming new paint job on the Hastings High School gym floor includes new sideline graphics (right). Work continues on the campus to re­ surface the track and revamp the tennis courts. Construction has also begun on the adjoining Community Education and Recreation Center, which is scheduled to be ready by the fall of 2003. The Saxon football camp had sessions for both high schoolers (above) and younger players (below). �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 11.2002 - Page 11 Wrestlers attend camp run by four-time Olympian The Hastings Wrestling Club sent 34 wrestlers and four coaches to Edinboro University in Pennsylvania during the last week of June for a team wrestling camp. For the fourth year in a row, members of the club were able to raise enough money to attend the World Class Wrestling Camp in Edinboro, which is run by legendary American wrestler Bruce Baumgarti.er. Baumgartner is a celebrated Olympian who has medalled four times. He has earned nine world titles, more than any other American wrestler. Baumgartner has collected 13 medals in World Cup competi­ tion, four medals in the Pan American Games, three medals in the Goodwill Games, and has won 17 U.S. National Championships. The Saxon contingent left Hastings on June 21 and traveled to Ohiopyle, Pa., where the wrestlers participated in a team­ building session of Capture the Flag and spent time exploring local caves. The next day, the group rafted down the Youghihcny River. This was the second year the wrestlers had the opportunity to whitewater raft. “An important reason for the trip is to continue building a team experience,'’ Hastings varsity wrestling coach Mike Goggins said. “The challenges provided by the Capture the Flag activity and the raging river help the members of the group problem-solve and bond as a team.” The Hastings group included both mid­ dle school and high school wrestlers, as it has on the previous three trips. “Our coaches believe that to build a solid wrestling program means including wres- Wrestling Club members shove off on their white-water rafting trip. Hastings Wrestling Club members with Edinboro wrestling coach Tim Flynn (third row, second from right) and Olympic champion Bruce Baumgartner (back row, right of center). tiers of all levels in the experience,” Gog­ gins said. After rafting, the Wiestiing Club mem­ bers continued on to the main event in Ed­ inboro. The camp, run by Baumgartner and the Edinboro University coaching staff, ran from Monday to Thursday. Current and for­ mer NCAA, Olympic and world-class wrestlers helped Baumgartner run tech­ nique sessions. Participants then were able to practice their skills in dual meets. Baumgartner and his staff stressed that keeping the sport fun and promoting team­ building activities are the keys to a success­ ful program, and the Hastings club was used as an example of these principles. “The Hastings Wrestling Club has made a continued commitment to promoting the sport of wrestling,” Goggins said. “It hopes to provide opportunities such as this camp to any wrestler wanting to improve his or her skills." The club sponsored car washes, garage sales, pizza sales, concession stands and a freestyle tournament to help defer the cost of camp for the wrestlers. Members attending the camp included Jeff Allen. Jake Armour. Dan Blair, Rusty Burgdorf, Justin Carley, Jacob Cary, Joe Cary. Caleb Case, Steve Case. Lucas Covey, BJ Donnini, Matt Donnini, Grant Endsley, Andrew Ferguson, Chad Fergu­ son. Mitch Gahan, Tom Girrbach, Richard Harper, Ashtin King, Malt Lipstraw, Alex Lowe, RJ Morgan. Sy Overmire, Kyle Quada, Jeremy Redman, Scott Redman, Hastings' Tim Varner (top) secures a takedown on his opponent. Blake Reed. Tom Rowse, Ken Shellington, Kyle Snider. Tim Varner, Garrett Walker, Cody White and Kyle White. Coaches attending were Dennis Redman. Hastings' Steve Case (top) works hard for a pin. Darrell Slaughter. Mike Case and Mike Goggins. Crush deal first losses to Sturgis Behind outstanding pitching perform­ ances from Abbie Allerding and Amber Thomas, the Hastings Crush softball team swept a doubleheader from previously un­ defeated Sturgis 6-2 and 10-0. Allerding tossed a one-hitter in the first game, striking out 12 Sturgis batters while walking only one. The lone hit in the game for Sturgis was a home run in the bottom of the seventh inning. scored herself off a base hit by Allerding. The 10th run of the game for the Crush came in the fifth inning and invoked the mercy rule. Bunge and Hussey drew backto-back walks and Jenny Wanland drove in Bunge with a single. The Crush's league record now stands at 8-2. The Hastings team will participate in the Summer Slam Tournament in Jackson this weekeno with games on Friday, Satur­ day and Sunday. The tournament consists of teams from all over mid-Michigan. Fast-pitch Hall of Fame induction and tourney Saturday in Freeport The Freeport Recreation Association will induct the inaugural class of the Barry County Fast-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame this Saturday, July 13 during a Class D and E ASA-sanctioned tournament in Freeport. The Hall of Fame, which will be housed in the Freeport Historical Society Museum, will honor players all the way back to the 1930s. Saturday’s induction ceremonies will begin around noon. “This area has a great history and has produced a lot of great players, and we want to celebrate that fact,” said Larry Hamp, a long-time supporter of fast-pitch YMCA Women’s Softball Results as of July 4. 2002 W/L Cathy’s Cut and Curl................................5-0 Michigan Thunder............................ ........ 5-1 Good Time Pizza........... ......................... 4-2 Curves for Women......... „....................... .3-3 Pennock Hospital.......... ........................... 2-4 Flexfab/Woodlands Sales......................... 1-4 Hastings Manufacturing........................... 0-6 Game Results: Michigan Thunder 18 vs. Pennock Hospital 8; Cathy’s Cut and Curl 15 vs. Michigan Thunder 4. Good Time Pizza 7 vs. Flexfab/Wood­ lands Sales 0; Good Time Pizza 16 vs. Hastings Mfg. 5; Curves for Women 31 vs. Hastings Mfg. 0; Pennock Hospital 13 vs. Flexfab/Woodlands Sales 10. softball. The FRA, which organizes a men’s fast­ pitch league and a coed slow-pitch league, also hopes to build interest for a women’s fastrpitGh league. A^Vrnth- inrl eighth­ grade girls’ demonstration game will be part of the induction festivities. Six to eight teams are expected for this weekend’s tournament. Three local teams out of six in the Freeport league have al­ ready been invited to the Class D stale fi­ nals. For more information, contact Hamp at 945-5026 or Rich Kunde at 765-5338. SIDEWALK SALES OFF many items inside Food for Life ' low carb breads % French Meadow Abbie Allerding. (File photo by Perry Hardin) The Crush got on the board first when Thomas led off the second inning with a triple and then scored on a wild pitch. The score stayed 1-0 until the fifth in­ ning when Kelly Vincent singled, stole sec­ ond, went to third on a wild pitch and scored on a groundout off the bat of Court­ ney Fortier. Three straight walks then forced in another Crush run for a 3-0 lead. The Hastings team added another run in the sixth with three straight singles by Ash­ ley Gibson, Alex Greenfield and Holly Wilson (RBI). The Crush tacked on two more insurance runs in the seventh. Paula Taylor reached base on an error. Vincent singled and Fortier singled to drive in the runs. In the second game of the doubledip. Amber Thomas threw a no-hitter as the Crush mcrcied Sturgis 10-0 in five innings. Thomas struck out nine on her way to the victory. The Crush jumped on the board early, scoring one run in the first inning. Fortier reached case on an error, advanced to sec­ ond on a wild pitch and scored when Vin­ cent drove a single into left field. Hastings added three more runs in the second. Allerding led off with a walk, Heidi Wear was hit by a pitch and Green­ field made Sturgis pay with an RBI base hit. Ashley Bunge then reached on an error, which also scored the second run of the in­ ning. A groundout off the bat of Lindsey Hussey drove in the final run of the inning and built a 4-0 lead. The runs mounted in the third inning as Haley Terrel hit a single, stole second and then scored thanks to a pair of wild pitches. Taylor was hit by a pitch and eventually scored the second run of the inning on a groundout off the bat of June Bishop. The Crush made it 9-0 with three more in the fourth. Thomas led off with a walk and scored off a double by Vincent. Vin­ cent then scored as Gibson reach base on a Sturgis error. Gibson stole second and women's bread \ / I C-1000 with bioflavinoids B-50 Complex 5 H-T-P 50 mg. Earth Balance Keep your car looking great JUSt call 948-0808 PLUS ... SPECIAL । non-hydrogenated margarene 1/2 OFF ITEMS ON THE SIDEWALK W Dreisbach Anne's -J Health^® Foods Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Natural Foops, Vitawns. Herbs 321 North Michigan Ave. Hastings • 948-0808 S P1W01 Y Summer Playground] Breakfast Hastings Airport (9D9) Sunday, July 14, 2002 6:00 AM-11:00 AM Pancakes, Sausage, Juke, Milk & Coffee ALL YOU CAN EAT! Adults: $5.00 Children under 12: $2.50 For: Dates: Boys A Girls 6-12 years July 15 - August 16 Monday-Friday Activities: Indoor & Outdoor Games, Crafts, Stories and lots more Location: Central Playground July 15-August 2 Bob King Park August 5-16 Times: 9:00 s.m.-Noon • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Playgrounds are closed from Noon - 1:00 p.m. daily. Friday hours are determined by Friday 's field trip and announced on Monday) AIRPLANE RIDES AduRs $20 • CNdran 12 & under S15 LEARN TO FLY WITH THORNAPPLE FLYING sponsored by Hastings Flyrig Assoaaion supported by Fdpaacti Food Store ol Hastings Thomapple Ayng Service. Otto Turkey Farm HELICOPTER RIDES An North of Couwter Bring thefamily., walk in, drive in, pedal in... Come see lhe men & their Flying Machines! Tot Lot For: 3-5 yeer olds fmust bn toilet framed) Location: Central Playground July 15-August 2 Bob King Park August 5-16 Times: 9:00 a.m. -Noon (Closed on Fridays lor tnpi/ Times: Usually Friday Afternoons Events: • July 19: Full Blest, Battle Creek • July 26: Potter Park Zoo, Lansing • August 2: Cosmic Bowling • August 7 (Wednesday): Kalamazoo Valley Museum (Playground open regular hours on this date) • August 16: Mystery Trip TRIP REGISTRATION: Al tnpe w«H reou*e p»e-regsttatcn and a nomnal Im io cow edmidance and transpoflaton com Trm ha«e a wrwed onro*nent and youti must haw a permwon $kp n order to pertepfM Ptm4»on tkps can be obtaned at the Diayyounds end must be returnee no Mer than me Wednesday pnor K the trp Al tnpa Ml be Med on a first come. hrst served bew Dropoa not be atoned unless room is avertable �P»o» 12 - Th* Hastings B*nna< - Thursday, July 11. 2002 WHR Obit aMies | "ikmi^^^Moe^Morawski HAINES CITY, FL - Dennis P. -Moe" Morawski. age 60, of Haines City, FL died Tuesday. July 2,2002 ii> Davenport. FL. Mr. Morawski was bor.i Aug. 30. 194! in Long Branch, NJ. He was an employee of Lake Buena Vista Golf Course al Walt Disney World as a golf host He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rose Morawski. He moved to this area in 1993 from Nashville, MI. He enjoyed golfing, bluegrass music and coun­ try music. He was a Baptist by faith. He is survived by his wife. Deborah Morawski, Haines City, FL; daughters. Duska Brumm, Nashville, MI. Dawn Harding, Hastings, MI and Diona Meyers. Sunfield, MI; sons. Derrick Morawski, Hastings, MI and Dominic Morawski. Saranac, MI; sister, Maryann Zomora. Menlow Park, CA; brother, Albert -Skip" Morawski, Merritt Island. FL; and nine grandchildren. Services were held at Oak Ridge Funeral Care Chapel on Friday, July 5.2002. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery in Haines City, FL. Condolences may be sent via www.oakridgefuneralcare.com. Arrangements were made by Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Haines City, FL. "““oanaTbddEarl ! BATTLE CREEK - Dana Todd Earl, age 21, of Battle Creek, passed away July 4, 2002, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident Dana was born in Battle Creek on May 11, 1981, the son of Mike and Robin (Couch) Earl. He was a 1999 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. Dana was an avid fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his mother, Robin Hubbard of Delton; a brother. Chase Hubbard of Delton; grandparents, Barbara Earl and William Campbell of Fine Lake, Judy Robinson of Battle Creek and James Couch of Honda; aunts and uncles, Todd and Kim Earl of Fine Lake, Tim and Jeannie Earl of South Haven, Cindy Earl of Delton, Jim Couch of Bristol Lake and Wendy and Mike Pecci of Mill Lake and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Dana was preceded in death by his father, Mike Earl and uncles, Mark Earl and Sam Couch and a grandfather, Gary Earl. Funeral services were held Monday July 8, 2002 at the Prairieville Bible Church in Delton. Pastor Bernard Blair officiated. Interment was at Horal Lawn Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions to the family will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. CALEDONIA - Mrs. Doris R. De Vos, age 72, of Duncan Lake-Caledonia and formerly of Hastings, died Saturday July 6. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. DeVos was bom on December 29, 1929 in Bellevue, MI, the daughter of A. Lee & Ruby A. (Smiley) McClure. She was raised in the Charlotte, MI. area and attended schools there and gtaduated from Charlotte High School. She was married to Cleo Jacobs in 1950 and John "Jack" DeVos in 1971. She lived in the Hastings area for many years and at Duncan Lake-Caledonia since 1971. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 36 years as a switchboard eperator/re^ .xionist, retiring in 1992. Mrs. DeVos is survived by daughter, Julaine (Jon) Eddy of Charlotte; son, Michael (Sue) Jacobs of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Jesse & Justin Weinert, Sarah Mixon, Andrea & John Jacobs; step daughters, Georgia Jones of Traverse City, Katherine Stovall of Grand Rapids, Janelle DeVos of North Carolina and step son, David DeVos of Caledonia. Preceding her death were her parents; husband, John "Jack" DeVos on November 6, 1999 and brotlter, David McClure. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time. Services will be held Wednesday July 10, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Leonard Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: an open house on Saturday, July 13th, from 2-6 p.m. at the home of their daughter and son-in-law; Tom & Lynn Hartman, 1127 Schuring Road, Portage, Michigan. They were married Feb. 29, 1952. They have two children, Tom & Lynn; and four grandchildren—Josh & Molly and Tobi & Tony. Please come and share this special day with us. No gifts, please. HASTINGS - Mrs. Ruth Anders of Hastings, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2002. Mrs. Anders was bom April 22, 1916 in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of Fred and Martha (Moody) Hom. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. On September 14, 1946 she married Elmer P. Anders and he preceded her in death on November 10, 1997. Mrs. Anders was a former employee of the E.W. Bliss Company, a homemaker and worked in the fields of their family farm with her husband. For over nine years she raised over sixteen hundred chickens and selling the eggs. She is survived by a son, William D. Anders of Hastings; a brother, John Hom of Ohio; a sister. Evelyn Hendra of Cass City, MI. and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Anders was preceded in death by brothers, Louis and Dwight Hom and sisters, Mabel Foreman and Esther Hom. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 9, 2002 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Matthew Smith officiating. Interment will be at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Inter-Lakes Baptist Church or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Join an outstanding team! Applications are now being accepted for a part-time Dietary Associate position. Must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 5:30 am & 8:30 pm and scheduled weekends. Food service experience desired... Cooking skills a plus. Further onsite training provided. Pan time hours to begin with future opportunities. Rates from $8.86 per hour Node is hereby given that the Board ot Review ol the Cay o( Heatinga wH convene on July tath. 2002. at SOO e.m. The board wil meet in the Conference Room, City Hal. 201 East Slate Street Hastings. Mictegan, lor We purpose o( reviewing ■id correcting cterical errors and mutual mistake o> tact Ekjfct* taipayers who have not Had then homestead altt davit may do so at this time in person or by loner Jackie Timmerman _______________ City Aaaeesor CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that lhe Mayor and Hastings Crty Council wttt be making an appointment to HI a vacancy, until a successor is elected at the next general dty election, for 3rd Ward Councilmember, on the Hasting* City Council. Appticabons are available at the City Clerk s Office Any persons residing in the City of Hastings 3rd Ward, and is reg­ istered to vote, who would Hee to be considered for this appointment should submit a resume and/or application to the city Clerk s office al 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by caMng 618 945-2468 The final dale tor making application is August 2. 2002 EverilG Manshum City Clerk John J. Vernon MIDDLEVILLE - John J. Vernon, age 49. of Middleville, died Sunday, Wednesday. June 30, 2002 al home. John Vernon was bom Nov. 30. 1952. the son of Jack and Mildred Vernon. He was raised in Grandville and attended Grandville High School. He was married to Kathryn (Poll) on Sept. 23, 1978 in Grand Rapids and they moved to Middleville at that time. He was employed al American Seating for 25 years until retiring on disability due to multiple sclerosis in January of 1997. He loved hunting and pistol shooting and was well respected in the martial arts com­ munity for his outstanding ability in many forms of martial arts. He especially enjoyed watching his sons play football and base­ ball and enjoyed hearing the derails of their days. Mr. Vernon is survived by his wife, Kathy and sons, Erik and Bren Vernon. He is also survived by his parents. Jack and Mildred Vernon; nine brothers and sisters and in­ laws, Roger and Joan Poll. Services were held Wednesday. July 3. 2002 at First Baptist Church in Middleville. Memorial contributions inay be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. HOPKINS TWP., MI - Gertrude ‘Trudy" Hitchcock of Hopkins Township, ML died Wednesday, July 3,2002 at her home. Mrs. Hitchcock was bom, June 20, 1934 in Hastings, MI. the daughter of Walter B. and Myrtie Bell (Diamond) Cole. She had worked as a nurse's aide for 18 years at the Allegan Co. Medical Care Facility, retiring in 1997. Surviving arc her husband. Floyd; six children, Karen and Sam Fifdskt of Hopkins, Susan Smith and Bill Stedman of Pullman, Robin and Nick van Frankenhuyzen of Bath, Sandy and Carl Stanford of Lowell. Teresa Smith of Gowen and Nicole and Mike Weddington of Paw Paw; four stepchildren, Teresa and Bob Wendt of California. Jeffrey and Lynn Hitchcock of Kentwood, Tammy and Steve Button of Coopersville and Gwyn Hamish and John Meisenbach of Wayland; 23 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two ststers, Elnora and Ken Beckwith of Hastings and Betty Carey of Woodland. Funeral services were held Monday, July 8, 2002 at Gordon Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. Chaplain Cindy VeldheerDc Young officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by Gordon Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. POND SPECIAL THIS WEEK 20x20 Pond Liner Reg. $260 SALE$200 Koi—Buy 1, get second 1/2 price! 221 W. Mffl Street, Hasting, Phone: 948-PETS NEW SCHOOL PRAYER Since lhe Pledge of Allegiance and (he Load's Prayer are not allowed in most public schools anymore because the word “God” is mentioned, a kid in Arizona wrote the following new school prayer. Now I sit me down in school, where praying is against the rule. For this great nation under God. finds mention of Him very odd. If Scripture now the clan recites, it violates the Bill of Rights. And any time my head I bow. becomes a Federal matter now Our hair can be purple, orange or green, that's no offense; ill a freedom scene. The law is specific, the law is precise, prayers spo­ ken aloud are a serious vice. For praying in a public hall, might offend someone with no faith at all. In silence alone we must meditate. God's name is prohibited by the state. We re allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, and pierce our noses, longues and cheeks They've outlawed guns, but FIRST lhe Bible, lo quote the Good Book makes me liable We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen. and lhe unwed daddy.” our Senior King. It's "inappropriate" to teach right from wrong, we're taught that such "judgments" do not belong We can get our condoms and bmh controls, study witchcraft, vam­ pires and totem poles. But the Ten Commandments are not allowed, no word of God must reach this crowd. It's scary here I must confess, when chaos reigns the school's a mess So. Lord, this silent plea I make: Should 1 be shot, my soul please lake’ BEAim-PBQNAGLNG;:! • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 9,2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Daaamard We" Repair by Watt Anchor ...... .---- m_*_ new rriooow tvess Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading Blessed are those who understand my faltering step and weakened hand! Blessed are those who know that my ears today must strain to catth the things they say Blessed arc those with a fnendly smile who jusi slop by to visit a whik Blessed are those who never say. "You hase already told that story twice today'" Blessed arc those who make it known that I am loved, respected and no< alone' Blessed are those who. through lose and care, ease the days of my journey home n so many ways' j Gertrude “Trudy" Hitchcock | Water Lettuce.............................................. .$1.50 Water Hyacinth .......................................... .$1.50 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Gladys H. Gutchess NASHVILLE - Gladys H. Gutchess, age 90, of Nashville, passed away Monday, July 8, 2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings, Michigan. Gladys was bom December 19, 1911 in Thompson, Michigan, the daughter of William and Lillian (Hcric) Rogers. She lived in the Dowling and Nashville areas for over 50 years and attended local schools. She was married to Vem Gutchess for over 50 years and he preceded her in death in April 1991. She was employed as a practical nurse and retired from Fort Custer State Home. She was a member of the Nashville Assembly of God Church. Gladys is survived by her sons Robert of West Virginia and John of Bellevue; daughter, Karen of Ohio; sister, Rachel of Washington, Michigan; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vem and nine siblings. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville with Pastor Glenn Branham officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Arrangements were made by lhe Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC" An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems. inc. 810 Bryant St * Kalamazoo. McNgan 49001 * 345-2900 9126 East DE Awanua • Richland, McNgan 49063 • 629-5252 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been matte in the conditions ot a certain Mortgage matte by Rick LBotton, a sin­ gle man. and Melissa L. Harvath, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION, dated August 29, 2000, and recorded in toe Office of toe Register of Deeds for toe County of Barry in toe Slate ot Michigan on August 31, 2000, in Document No. 1048902, on which Mortgage there Is daimtd to be due st the date of this Notice, for prindpsi and interest, the sum of $99,259.62 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover toe debt now remaining seared by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby toe power of sale contained in eaid Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notfot is hereby given that on August 1.2002, at IrOCp.m., on toe stope of toe Courthouse in toe City of Hastings. that being the place for hoidtog toe Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wl be ottered tor eate and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic stfe. for toe purpose of satisfying toe amounts duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with frwerect at 10.50 percent per annum. legal costs, attor­ neys lees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date ot said sale; said premises are described In said Mortgage as fotiows, to-wit Parer.! *C Part of toe Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 2 Noll i, Rango 8 West, desertbed as; Commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section 7; thence South 88 degrees 34'16* West 497J6 toot along toe North line of said Section 7 to toe Point of Beginning; thence South 88 degrees 34*16” West 248.83 test; toonce South 2 degrees 38*38” East 262.89 foot paraMei with too East tine of said Section 7; toonce North 88 degrees 34*18 East 248.83 toet; thence North 2 degrees 38*38* West 262.60 foot to foe Point of Beginning. Subject to highway right-of-way for Bryan Road over toe North 33.00 feet thereof. The redemption period shsti bo six (6) months from too date of sate unless toe property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shal bo thirty (30) days from too date of sate or aban­ donment, V abandonment occurs afto7* 8 4 sate. ** Conseco France Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY, P.C. BY- DONALD A. BRANDT (P301B3) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eltfffh Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49698-5817 (231)941-9860 (7/25) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having boon made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Eric M. Cotoman and Jennifer K Coleman, husband and wife, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORA­ TION (FKA GREEN TREE RNANCIAL SERVIC­ ING CORPORATION), dated December 18, 1997, and recorded in toe Office of the Register ot Deeds for toe County of Barry in toe State of Michigan on January 12. 1998, in Document No. 1006257, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date of tots Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $104,133.12 and no pro­ ceedings having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contah'ed in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on July 18. 2002. al 1:00 pjn.. on the steps of toe Courthouse in the City ot Hastings, that being toe ptace lor holding toe Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there wilt be ottered tor sale and sold to the highest txJder. at public sale, tor the purpose lor satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.22 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Se.-vicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foltows to-wit The North 1/2 of too East 1/2 of too Northwest 1/4 ol Section 32. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West. The redemption period shall be one (1) year from toe date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.G. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (7/11) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 11. 2002 - Page 13 FIRED TEACHER, cont. from page 4 Short Forwckreure Noto* (AM Counttee) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Russen E. Denond and Shirley A. Dtonond, 4440 South Shore Dr.. Dolton. Ml 49046 Equity Fundng Inc 7071 Orchard Lake Rd . #300, West Bloomfield Ml 48322. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2000 and recorded on February 22. 2000 l>ocument •1041354 Barry County Records. Mictigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Four Hundred Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred Fourteen and 07/100 dollars ($453,114.07). including interest at 16 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Main Entrance to the county build­ ing in the City of Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on July 25.2002. Said premises are situated in Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: eXWTTA PARCEL 1: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST FRACTION­ AL 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC TION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE SOUTH SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON SAID 1/4 LINE 148 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE 40 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AS A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE SET IN CONCRETE AT THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE 50 FEET SOUTHWEST­ ERLY 195 FEET TO A METAL STAKE. THENCE 50 FEET IN A NORTHEASTERLY COURSE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. PARCEL H­ A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 21 CONNECTS WITH THE WATERS EDGE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE SOUTH ON THE 1/4 LINE 146 FEET. THENCE SOUTH­ WEST 40 FEET TO A STAKE. THENCE NORTH­ WESTERLY 100 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE OLD C.K.AS. RAILROAD BED 68 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE 1/4 LINE AND THEN CONTINUING ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE WATERS EDGE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WATERS EDGE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. BEING IN HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL IM; ALL THAT PART OF THE EAST FRACTIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY ONE. TOWN TWO NORTH. RANGE NINE WEST LYING NORTH OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH SAID LAND IN A NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE AND LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGI­ NAW RAILROAD RUNNING IN A NORTHEAST­ ERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE THROUGH SAID LAND. ALSO COMMENCING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LONG LAKE THENCE SOUTH ON THE ONE QUARTER LINE TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO. KALAMA­ ZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD. THENCE RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY COURSE ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY TO TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND FIVE TENTHS FEET. THENCE NORTHERLY TO LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG LONG LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT.NG ALL LOTS. TRACTS OR PARCELS HERETOFORE CONVEYED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES. ALSO SPECIFICALLY EXCEPTING BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE APPROXIMATE CENTER­ LINE OF THE OLD CHICAGO. KALAMAZOO AND SAGINAW RAILROAD WHICH LIES SOUTH SIXTY EIGHT DEGREES FORTY MIN­ UTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED SIXTH THREE FEET AND SOUTH FIFTY FIVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES WEST FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND SIXTH FIVE ONE HUN­ DREDTHS FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RAILROAD AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER UNE OF SAID SECTION TWENTY ONE. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY AVE DEGREES FORTH THREE MINUTES EAST ONE HUN­ DRED ELEVEN AND NINETY ONE-HUN­ DREDTHS FEET. THENCE SOUTH FIFTY FOUR DEGREES THIRTY FIVE MINUTES WEST THREE HUNDRED FORTY TWO FEET. THENCE NORTH ONE DEGREE FIFTY ONE MINUTES WEST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND FIVE TENTHS FEET TO THE SHORE OF LONG LAKE. THENCE NORTH FIFTY AVE DEGREES FIFTY MINUTES EAST TWO HUN­ DRED SEVENTY SIX FEET. THENCE SOUTH TWENTY FIVE DEGREES FORTY THREE MIN­ UTES EAST FIFTEEN FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN PARCEL IV; ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHI­ GAN. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH UES SOUTH 68 DEG. 40 WEST. 282.48 FEET AND NORTH 21 DEG 45' WEST 4.37 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND THE CENTER UNE OF OLD C.K.4S R.R. RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEG. 45' WEST 94.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEG 45' WEST 73 50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 52 DEG 19'30’ EAST 98 52 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 21 DEG 45' EAST 103 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. The reder^bon period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale Dated: June 3. 2002 Equity Funding. Inc. 7071 Orchard Lake Rd . #300 West Bloomfield. Ml 48322 Harold W Goodstem (P24300) 30445 Northwestern Hwy.. «140 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (7/11) He worked as an industrial education in­ structor at Kalamazoo Christian High School for one year, at Centreville Public Schools for two years, and then at Zeeland for six years. In Zeeland, he said, “they knew right up front” about his disability. “The personnel director sat down and asked ‘What do you need?’ We discussed what I needed. They accommodated me.” Hagon was given a Notice of Mortgage Forwctoaure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Deteuft has bean made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S. Merchant (original mort­ gagors) to VanDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 13, 1996. and recorded on April 21. 1998 in Uber Document No. 1010692 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 22. 1998, which was recorded on October 25.1999, m Uber Document No. 1037001 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE AND 22/100 dollars ($116,212.22). inciudtog interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained ar said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on August 1.2002. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF Yankee SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 ot SecSon 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of M Section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds West 117.83 toot along the West tine of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634.95 feet along the centertine of Bowen Mills Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Ptace of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West. 190.0 toot; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East 300.0 toot thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 foot; thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 300.0 feet along said centerline to toe piece of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Bowen MMs Road. The redemption period shall bo 6 monthfs) from the dale ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shaH bo 30 days from the date of ouch sale. Dated: June 20. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #990708015 Raptors (7/18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by WMam C. Dooley and Katie E. Curtis, a single man and a single woman. Mortgagors, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, dated the 12to day of June, A.D., 1995, and recorded to the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of June. AD.. 1995, In Uber 632 on Pages 669-674, which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 632 on Page 675, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed io be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour. and 12/100 dollars ($52,964.12). tor princi­ pal and interest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having b^en made whereby toe power of sale contained to said mortgage has NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan to such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 1st day of August. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock to the afternoon, local time, said mortgage wil be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to toe highest bidder at toe east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court to said County), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount due. a aforesaid, on said mortgage with the inter­ est theroon 8.53% per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, including too attorney too allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in too premisos. The premises described in said mortgage are as follows: Property situated to the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wit: The south 1/2 of Lot 10 of Block 7 of the Eastern Addition to lhe City of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof. Commonly known as: 437 East Walnut Street. Hastings, Ml. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from too date of such sale. Dated June 20. 2002 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST. JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St.. Flint, Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLL ECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (7/18) voice-activated computer and a student aid to help him with paperwork, he said. He said he told Hastings administrators about his disability before he was hired. “They just said OK. It wasn’t even impor­ tant to them.” His first year in Hastings, he requested a student aid to help with his clerical work, but was not given one, he said. He was given two student aids, but they couldn’t help with his clerical work, he said. He was told he could not have a third aid. For the second semester he asked a student to come in and do clerical work for him, he said. “This year one of the girls (in his class) said ‘Let me help you.’ Hagon said he finally received a voiceactivated computer this past March. But ac­ cording to his wife, Ilona, it had “69 pages of instruction" on how to set it up. “It’s a difficult program to put in if you’ve got a learning disability,” she said. Copies of materials in Hagon’s personnel file, obtained through the Freedom of Infor­ mation Act, did not contain data on his dis­ ability. “He requested that every reference to his alleged disability be removed from his per­ sonnel file,” Schocssel said. “There were documents ths* spoke directly tc that. They would respond to his charges very well.” Schocssel said that “the law is very spe­ cific about what is a disabling condition. In every case where there are legal issues we always consult with our attorneys to make sure we’re doing things exactly the way they advise us to do them.” Material in the personnel files indicate Hagon was reprimanded a number of times for various reasons having to do with his “disregard of the policies and procedures at HHS.” In a tenure recommendation written by Johnston, the principal says Hagon had low expectations of his students, did not re­ quire them to follow school rules and pro­ cedures, and did not make adequate provi­ sion for student safety. Johnston said Ha­ gon allowed students to “do things unre­ lated lo curriculum" and did “not make ef­ fective use of instructional time.” Johnston said “there have been problems with you submitting lesson plans in a satis­ factory manner and your classroom/shop is very unorganized and potentially dangerous to students and staff members. You have not followed school rules and procedures in managing student behavior. There have been several incidents of your professional misconduct toward colleagues during your time as a staff member at Hastings High School.” Also, he wrote, “there have been several incidents of you not following school rules and procedures.” Also, he said, “you have alienated members of the Ca­ reer-Technical Education Department and do not have a good working relationship with them.” Hagon said most of the problems for which he was reprimanded were the result of his disability. In a rebuttal letter to the administration. Hagon wrote that Johnston sent him a letter Oct. 18. 2000 “in regard lo insurance forms that the parents signed, but neglected to cneck one line or the other as to whether the students wanted insurance or if they would provide their own, or if the parents wanted more information. Mr. Johnston stated. ‘Your continued refusal to have the proper paperwork on file for our students will lead to further disciplinary actior, up to and including dismissal.’ I tried to explain to them that because of my dis­ ability I inadvertently overlooked six check marks not present o i the insurance forms. They refused to accept that.” In a letter to Schocssel responding to Johnston’s tenure letter, Hagon wrote that “I have been discriminated against and har­ assed by a few. I have been treated as the unpopular kid on the playground, who is being picked on by the bullies of the class.” Hagon said he “worked very hard for my degrees and my certification; none of it came without a cost. A cost in time away from my family, hours of studying and memorizing, hours of my wife’s time while she typed each of my papers and corrected my spelling and punctuation errors. Do you think it is fun to have a learning disability that limits those activities which come eas­ ily to most people? Let me assure you that it is not easy or funny in any sense of the word. I do know that I have been looked down upon by others in the Career Tech­ nology Education department and the ad­ ministration. Mr. Johnston went so far as to say, ‘All teachers should be able to dot See HRED TEACHER, page 16 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPBNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis W. Boze and Sera S. Boze (original mortgagors) to Washtenaw Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Dec. 10, 1999, and recorded on Dec. 14. 1999 in Document •1039066 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was asanned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage. Assignee by an assignment dated January 19, 2000, which was recorded on August 14,2000, to Document •1048078, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND THIRTY-SIX AND 75/100 dollars ($61,036.75). Inducting interest at 7.250% per annum. Undot the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute meuchcaae made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on Juty 25.2002. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ot land to toe East 1/2 of Section 18.Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 11 of the Plat of Sunny Shore Subdivision; thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East 33 feet to the center of Keller Road; thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West in toe center of said road 340 feet 9 inches tor the Place dt Beginning, thence North 60 degrees 12 minutes West 219 feet thence due South 266 feet; thence due East 85 feet thence North 29 degrees 49 minutes East to the Place of Beginning. Also commencing at the Southwest comer of the above described premis­ es; thence due East 85 feet thence duo South to toe shore of Guernsey Lake, thence Westerly along toe shore of Guernsey Lake 85 feet more or less, to a point due South of toe Place of Beginning; thence due North to toe Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall oe 6 monto(s) from too date of such sate, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In vltoich case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: June 13.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallion 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200132430 Stallions (7/11) OkecitofM. StetefML east Tmbonoood right to homo. will possibly assist buyers with dosing costs. • Built in 2000 • 3 acres • Spectacular view • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Finished walkout basement • Pole bam • Cook’s kitehen • Large bar • Many extras.................. $164,900. What Others Strive To Be & newest neighborhood! • Al quality homes • In-town convenience • 3 lots available.............................................. .................................... $29,900 meh. CaH Connie Wtael V48. MAimra. SnnMOI« 21 acres • Ful o( wildMe » Wooded * Small stocked lake * Hastings schools.......... ................. • ••>■•••• -r \ NOW HIRING Owner Operators Solos 83< Teams 83< OffflQKWfltiu V-O#. HW LOTS AWULA8U1 • From 1-3 acres * Exclusive development • Paved streets • Beautiful homes * Access to 20 wooded acres ol common ground with 2 fishing ponds • Only about 3 mdes south cf Hastings • Starling at $28,500. Cal Connie Witzel lor more price information and details. GREENRIDGE Realty WITZ-EL § ASSOCIATES STUOtMTl #29 Wot State Street - Muting* ounsttM l» Suaav (•18) MW77O HELP WANTED OFFICE NURSE Hastings family practice office Part time, approximately 30 hours, RN or LPN Send resume to: Ad #137 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 1-888-477-6891 1-616-948-0814 Pax 816-8AB-OB2A www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN .. July ia" • 2-a SUN., JULV f4'“ • 2-4 PM Dir St.ltf- Strr< t East thru h jsnnqs to 1409 E. STATE ST. ■ HBSTINCS HOBBY FARM SUN.. JULV1<T • 2-a PM Dr M45 N 0* Hastings 1 rrw to Coats Crovr RC E to private- l<-.rn tk Dr to ?nfi houw 158 LEACH LAKE DR. • HASTINGS PRIVATE LAKE FRONT Cory M> badroom roud homa an ^ra^ on alworelaachLaXa PrwMa*woarxl«>llo<*ta front Wai martanad honw mat maiaaa Iron Haatnga Raalordtalan^abuyanloflndabaaar valuas.................................................... WMW farm with acreage and buddings has so much to offer Kids in sports a school activities9 Trod ol the trps back and forth »o town’ This ranch is centraity located within 5 or 6 nws. d everything m town Home has rrany updates oak cabinets counter tops, ceramic tile lutehen. furnace with centra! air. Priced below fresh certified appraisal Tata another took................................ 1148300 pm sun Dir Ml 57 twGriX n Strrrl. E.Kt to 612 CREEN ST. • HOSTINCS NEW LISTING RBC-148 • Heefcy CTy md Schools - RM maintanod tour bedroom, one bath home Greet starter home for that renter or a firet kne home buyer. Located wtfwt wefcng distance to down­ town. Fenced-m backyard w«h one staB garage, al major apptences stay. Ttede Marketed at S78.900 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. �P»o« 14 - Th* Hasting, Banner - Thursday. July 11. 2002 Van strikes swimming pool in Hastings by Shelly Suiser and S&ndra Ponsetto Staff Writers A woman whose van caught fire when it crashed into the deck of an above-ground swimming pool July 3 said she was dis­ tracted by her two-year-old son who be­ came ill. Hastings City Police Officer? said Donna Steffler of Hastings was southbound on South Jefferson Street at 1 p.m. when she drove off the end of the dead-end road and into the yard of resident Margaret Pyne. “I’m thankful for the fire department wc have," said Pyne. "They were here in less than five minutes. Big city fire departments don’t respond in less than five minutes. 1 think it’s good for people to know that our department can respond with that kind of speed.” Pyne is the guardian of her brother, Eugene Pyne, who is a regular visitor to the Barry County Commission on Aging. According to Pyne, he was able to call 911 to report the crash and to help Steffler remove her child from the burning vehicle. Margaret Pyne said the accident is not the first to occur on her property. "We have a lot of kids and animals in this neighborhood. I drive below the speed limit, but a lot of people who come down here are going a lot faster than 25 miles an hour,” she said. “We’ve had two dogs hit down here. Now you think they’re only dogs, but next time it could be a child. Peo­ ple aren’t watching.” Pyne said that the city needs to mark the street more clearly as a dead end. "Half the time the sign is covered by trees,” she said. “I’ve talked lo (City Man­ ager Jeff) Mansfield and told him that wc need a proper cul-de-sac down here with proper guard rails. This is the third time this has happened. The other two times, they hit my truck that was parked at the end of my driveway.” The road turns to gravel about one block before it dead ends in Pyne’s driveway. “People come speeding down here. "We need a proper cul-de-sac down here with proper guard ratlS." _MirgaretPy„e A Hastings woman and her infant son escaped serious injury wtien the van they were in July 3 left South Jefferson Street, crashed and caught fire. (Banner photo by Sandra Ponsetto) They’re not paying attention and they don’t know the road ends,” said Pyne. Joey Steffler was not hurt in the crash. Responding to the scene were Mercy Am­ bulance, the Hastings Fire Department and Hastings Qty Police. Middleville man rescued in Carter Lake by Marde Westover J-Ad Graphics Intern Tuesday was the first day Danny Ray ever wore a life vest. It was also the day that the vest and two strangers would help save his life. The rainy day was perfect for Ray to go bass fishing on Carter Lake. Since he was going alone, his wife had urged him to wear his new blue life vest. After being dropped off at the lake, be decided to head toward the deepest section to fish. The lake was empty except for Ray, so he set back to relax in his 12-foot row boat until things started going wrong. “I was reaching for my net and my boat tipped over,” Ray said. Ray started to scream "help,” but felt that nobody had heard him call. “All I could think about was my friend Dale that had just drowned,” Ray said. Close to the lake, Dennis Wasolaskus and his 18-year-old son Josh Wasolaskus from Grandville were installing an above ground pool at the home of Michael Dou- bek when they heard the screams. “Wc heard (him yell) ‘help’ and then my boat tipped over’,” said Josh. At first, they thought it was a practical joke, Dennis said, bat then the two men went into action. They drove down to the boat launch and grabbed a row boat and started heading for the drowning man. "We couldn’t see him. He just had a little blue vest on,” Josh said. The two men rowed out to Ray and rowed him back into shore. “The vest kept me up enough so I could breath through my nose,” Ray said. Being on disability and many medica­ tions, Ray said bis arms and neck were get­ ting sore from trying to stay a float. The incident took about 20-30 minutes. “I was scared, really scared,” Ray said. Josh and Dennis said that they don’t con­ sider themselves heroes, they just did what anyone would do. "The Lord had mercy on this gentleman today,” Dennis said. After taking Ray to shore, the two men went back out into the lake a.?d got his gear and his boat. “It was an adrenaline rush. I have never done anything like that before. It felt good doing it,” Josh said. Ray and his rescuers are aware that he could have lost more than his motor and some fishing poles in The incident. truly appreciate those guys for helping me like they did,” said Ray. Ray had quite a stbry to tell when he re­ turned to bis home in the Middleville area and told his wife Linda and young daugh­ ters, Jessica and Danielle. Danny Ray (center) shakes the hand of Dennis (left) and Josh Wasolaskus. The two men helped bring him to shore. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a puttie hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 17,2002, commencing at 750 o'dock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, in Assyria Township, Barry County. THS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTTNQ TO C OLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale Default has been made In the contfttons of a mortgage made by Stan L. Monks and Emma Lucille Monks (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 4. 1998, and recorded on September 14, 19S? in Uber Document 01017820 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 3, 1999, which was recorded on August 28, 1999, in Uber Document 01034512 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND FIFTEEN AND 69/100 dollars ($130,015.89), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, ul puttie venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 10O p.m., on August 15.2002. Said promisee are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are oeecnoeo as. The North 1/2 of toe North 1/2 ot the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, except the South 220 feet of toe East 750 feet of toe North 1/2 of too North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except: Beginning at a point on too East and West 1/4 Ine of Section 8, Town 4 North, Rango 9YV0S1. dfetant North 89 degrees 29 mtoutee 20 seconds West 1353.00 feet from too East 1/4 comer of said Section 8. thence South 05 degrees 00 minutes Oh seconds West. 660.00 toot to the South lino of the North 1/2 ot too North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 ot said Section 8, thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes West, 1228.6 feet along said South line to the North and South 1/4 line of said Sectton 8, toonce North 00 degrees 29 minutes 40 seconds East 6572 feet along said North and South Kne to the center 1/4 comer of said Section 8. thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East. 1280.4 foot along said East and West 1/4 Ine to too point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ot such sale. Dated: July 4, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 0200020059 Stalltons (8/1) Notice of Mortgage Foractoeuro Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN A CT! V E MlLITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been nwte in the conditions of a mortgage made bv William M. Backus (original mortgagors)* to Aames Funding Corporation dba Aames Homo Loen, Mortgagee, dated November 28. 2000, and recorded on December 6,2000 in Document No. 1052616 in Ba'ry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bankers Trust Company or California. NA in trust tor the benefit of lhe holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-2 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Sortos 2000-2, CAD Countrywide Homo Loans SV-79, Assignee by an assignment dated December 1. 2000, which was recorded on July 16. 2001, In Uber Document No. 1063128 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at too date hereof too sum of SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE AND 70/100 dottare ($78,951.70), including interest a! 10.500% per annum. Under too power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w» bo foreclosed by a sole of the mort­ gaged premises. or come part of them, at puttie venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn.. on July 25. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan. and are doocribod as: Lot 13 of Supervisor's Plat of Bauer's Resort, according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed In Uber 4 of Plate. Pago 57. Also a parcel in toe Northwest Fractional 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sectton 32, Town 4 North. Rango 8 West, described as beginning at a point which ttos North 0 degrees 4 minutes West 900.9 feet and duo West 302.4 feet from the Southeast comer of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of too Southeast 1/4 of said Section 32; thence North 76 degrees 15 min­ utes West 245 feet to too East side of Bauer Rood of Supervisor's Ptat of Bauer's Resort; thence North 10 degrees 0 minutes East 10154 foet; thence South 70 degrees 23 minutes East 259.45 toot; thence South 18 degrees 37 minutes West. 75 feet to point ot beginning. Cartton Township, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6005241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of ouch sate. Dated: Juno 13,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FBo 0200118305 Mustengs-A (7/11) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be con­ sidered include, in brief, the lottowwig. 1. Consideration of an amendment to Article VI and VII of the Zoning Ordinance. This allows storage for a fee in an agri­ cultural budding, including a historic tarn. and may be per­ mitted as a special use in the Agricultural and Rural Estate Districts with consideration of the following conditions and standards: a. Agricultural building(s) to be used for storage shall be constructed of wood, reflect historic architecture. and be al least twenty five (25) years old at the date of applica­ tion. b Storage shall be limited to boats, cars, recreational vehi­ cles and items of similar nature c. A registered building inspector shall inspect toe barn and said inspector shall provide a written report to the Planning Commission regarding the structural integrity of the bam. d A dwelling unit shall exist on the same parcel as the agncuttural building. e The storage business shall not discharge any odor or noise that may be considered a nuisance from any adja­ cent parcel. f. The storage business shall not change the character ol the exk ting dwelling unit or the agricultural building 2. Consideration of regulations on Lake or Stream Access and Keyhole Development. 3. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance is available and may be examined by the gene-al puttie at the Rutland Charier Township Hall during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance may be examined at said pubi ic hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recom­ mend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its rec­ ommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accord­ ingly, either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provje necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the puttie hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part tn the discussion on ’he above proposed amendments ROBIN E. McKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 _______________________________ (616) 948-2194 The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Assyria Township Hall 8094 Tasker Road Bellevue, Michigan July 22. M02.it 7;Wp.m. J For further Information contact: Debbie Masslmlno, Assyria Township Clerk 616.753-4003 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Delton Kellogg Schools Our school can provide an excellent personalized . learning environment for your child Delton Kellogg Schools, a caring learning environment is a small, close-knit community. is par­ ticipating in Schools of Choice for the 2002-03 School Year. Students who reside in adjoining school districts or adjoining intermediate school districts are eligible to apply for enrollment. We maintain the benefits of a small school while providing diversity and creativity in our program offerings. Wilkinson loT County Commission • A safe and disciplined school environment • Excellent academic and vocational programs • Teacher-student relationships focus on individual students Re-Elect Your District #1 Hostings representative to the County Commission Consider the benefits of a small school: • Student opportunities for leadership and participation in co-curricular activities • Cose parent-teacher relationships • Community values of honesty, integrity and responsibility shared by teachers, administrators and parents • Excellent community support for schools • More freedom for decision making by students, teachers, staff and community There are openings in all areas of the secondary and elementary levels EXCEPT 7th GRADE Please apply in writing by July 26, 2002. Requests should be sent lo: Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee Superintendent’s Office 328 W. Court Street; HASTINGS, Ml 49058: Delton Kellogg -Schools 327 North Grove Street 948-9549 Delton. MI 49046 For more information on our schools call 623-9246 ' wilktom@iserv.net �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 11.2002 - Page 15 COURT HEWS: Tracy Mac Keeler, 31, of Dowling, was arraigned recently in Barry County Circuit Court on a probation violation petition. Keeler previously was sentenced for re­ sisting and obstructing a Michigan Stale Police Trooper and a Barry County Sher­ iff’s Deputy, which occurred on March 20 of this year in Johnstown Township. Her hearing was postponed until July 11 while police investigate other charges. • Jack Badger. iR. of Dowling, was placed on probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status for his alleged role in the theft of a motorcycle April 2 in Johnstown Township. Badger, who graduates next spring from Delton Kellogg Schools, also was ordered to pay $1,300 restitution with is co-defcndants. • Mackenzie Smith, 53, of Delton, pleaded guilty to second offense possession of marijuana in exchange for dismissal of the remaining charges which included two counts of delivery and manufacture of marijuana, second offense, habitual of­ fender and maintaining a drug house. The crimes allegedly were committed Feb. 23 and March 10 in Orangeville Township. Smith was previously convicted of deliv­ ery and manufacture of marijuana on Feb. 11, 1985, and again on July 2, 1998. He was also previously convicted of uttering and publishing. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has recommended no jail. • Tammy Keeler, 33, of Delton, pleaded guilty to violating the probation she was serving for her conviction of arson of real property. Keeler allegedly violated proba­ tion by failing to report to her probation agent, failing to attend treatment and pos­ sessing and consuming alcohol on two oc­ casions. Her is scheduled to be sentenced July 18. The maximum possible penalty is 10 years in prison. • Steven Wood, 34, of Middleville, was sentenced to one year in jail with credit fpr 49 days served on his conviction of third offense drunk driving. He was also ordered to spend three years on probation, pay $2,000 in fines and costs and undergo substance abuse counseling. • Brian Michael Salvaggio, 31, of Kala­ mazoo, had his sentence on one count of impaired driving being delayed. He is accused of driving under the influ­ ence on Kingsbury Road in Hope Town­ ship on April 27, 2001. • Nicholas VanKoevering, 22, of Eaton Rapids, was ordered to spend 90 days in jail with credit for one day served on his conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm on April 6 in Woodland Town­ ship. 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POLICE BEAT: • John Henry, 27, of Middleville, was or­ dered to spend 60 days in jail with credit for two days served on his conviction of third offense drunk driving, plus three years on probation. He was placed in the drug court pro­ gram. only signed for the registered letter three days prior. “He’s got to respond to us in writing,” Daniels said. “Everybody else has been af­ ter him. I’ve gotten calls from Jim Brown (Hastings Township Supervisor) and Kenny Neil (District 4 incumbent County Commissioner). I heard James Kinney was going after him, too. He (Yonker) just did something that wasn’t right.” McNeill said he received a copy of Det. Sgt. David Oakland’s report on Tuesday af­ ternoon, which he filed after interviewing Yonker at the Ragla Road address. McNeill said he has denied a criminal charge against Yonker. “There’s no indication of any general or specific intent to engage in any criminal ac­ tivity," said McNeill. “Based on the inves­ tigation and the defendant’s explanations and cooperation with law enforcement, it apparently is consistent with what hap­ pened in, (his matlpi, J„don’X think it's criminal. My impression is it was a misun­ derstanding." Whether the police report and Bailey’s letter to Daniels are politically motivated, McNeill said he does not know. Yonker suspects the residency challenge was politically motivated to get his name removed from the election ballot in which he and Democrat John Loftus are opposed by Republican incumbent Ken Neil. “I don’t know what’s all behind it,” said Yonker. “I think it’s because they found out that I’m Fred’s (Jacobs) son-in-law.” Jacobs, who is an owner and officer of JAd Graphics, has aggressively challenged the Barry County Board of Commissioners on their methods for purchasing property and making plans to build a Commission on Aging and Health Department. Yonker said he chose to run for office because he has been interested in politics for a long time and attended township meetings when he lived in Muskegon County. “I just hate to see people lose their free­ dom to choose,” he said. “Each time they pass a new ordinance, people lose their freedom to choose.” Yonker said he was not asked by Jacobs to run for the county commission, though he did advise him on the issues. “I was already thinking about running, but not necessarily this year,” he said. “He kind of persuaded me that it was a good idea to run. I have my own ideas, I don’t go along with the status quo.” District 4 consists of both Carlton and Hastings Townships, along with Irving Township and part of Woodland Township. Jacobs said the address mistake was a mere technicality because though Yonker listed his Carlton Township address rather than his Hastings Township address, he was living in District 4 when he filed for office in May. “Dave has been a resident of Barry County and owned that land since Decem­ ber,” said Jacobs. “He moved here in Janu­ ary with my daughter, Jennie. They moved into my folks’ house, which is located in Hastings Township. It’s a technicality." Jacobs feels Bailey, Kinney and other county commissioners are “out to get me” because “I’m not on the team with two is­ sues in this county. I’m like an outcast." He added that he and his family have dedicated their lives to the community. “I’ve worked hard,” he said. “This is definitely a serious issue." Jacobs suspects that Bailey’s motivation for questioning the affidavit is because he is a personal friend of County Board Chair­ man Jeff MacKenzie. “All they had to do was to call the town­ ship clerk and ask her to investigate it," said Jacobs. “They didn’t need to put a for­ mal document together and send a detective to his home. This whole thing is not medi­ tated out of a technicality, they are con­ cerned because Dave is my son-in-law." Delton man killed in Friday crash BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - The Michigan State Police, Hastings Post is investi­ gating a two-car crash that occurred on North Avenue and Dowling Road Friday, which left a Delton man dead and two others seriously injured. Trooper Brian Roderick reported that the deceased, Kirk R. Conner, was west­ bound on Dowling Road at about 8:45 p.m. when he failed to stop for a posted stop sign at the North Avenue intersection and collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Benjamin Hull, 27, of Hastings. Conner was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries suffered in the crash, while Hull was taken by AirCare helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where he was admitted in critical condition. Hull was upgraded to fair condition on Monday and was released Tuesday, ac­ cording to a hospital spokesperson. A passenger in the Hull vehicle, Kelly Hull, 31, of Hastings, was taken to Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings where she was treated and later released. Both occupants in the Hull vehicle wore safety belts. Conner was not wearing his safety belt, Roderick reported. “Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash,” said Roderick, adding, “drug use and excessive speed are believed to have been factors in the crash." Area man dies in July 4 single car crash BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - A 22-ycar-old Fine Lake resident died Thursday, July 4 in a single car crash on Edmonds Road near Wells Road in Calhoun County, ac­ cording to the Battle Creek Police Department. Police said Dana Todd Earl of Walnut Ridge in Johnstown Township was driving a Pontiac Grand Am on West Edmonds Road at 8:48 p.m. when he lost control of the car, left the roadway and was ejected as the car rolled onto a lawn. Witnesses reported hearing squealing tires and then seeing the car strike two trees and a utility pole before rolling. “He was found laying 50 yards from the car," said police. “The vehicle was on its top­ Earl was able to give one word answers to police when officers first arrived on the scene. “They asked him if he was the only one in the car, and he said ‘yes,’" said police. “They asked him if he had been drinking and he said, ‘no.’” Earl was taken by ambulance to Battle Creek Health System where he was pro­ nounced dead 40 minutes after the crash. Results of toxicology tests were not available at press time Wednesday. Earl was the son of Mike and Robin (Couch) Earl and was a 1999 graduate of Del­ ton Kellogg High School where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. According to his obituary, Earl was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Ear) and uncles Mark Earl and Sam Couch and grandfather, Gary Earl. Ultra-lite aircraft shoppers investigated RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - The Michigan Suu Po’liceTi Investigating a silent ob­ server tip that four “Arab-looking" men had inquired about purchasing an ultra-light aircraft from a Barry County seller. Trooper Ray Volosky said the tipster felt that the men had asked “suspicious" questions, such as whether a pilot’s license is required to fly the aircraft. One man also reportedly asked about the craft’s fuel capacity and the location of the nearest airport. “On the face, they sound like more than legitimate questions if you’re thinking about buying this aircraft,” said Volosky. “To me, the person’s greatest element of suspicion was that they were four ‘Arab-looking* males interested in buying an air­ craft.” Such reports have been more prevalent since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in which four American passenger planes were hijacked and used as missiles to destroy the World Trade Center and to attempt to destroy the Pentagon. “I will turn this over to our department’s Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) and let them proceed as they see fit,” Volosky said. “It’s all still under investigation. My primary interest is to make sure the CIU receives the information so if anything ever does develop, I’ll make sure its documented.” Man charged with rape, kidnapping HASTINGS - A 35-year-old man has been formally charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of kidnapping and one count of tam­ pering with evidence for allegedly raping an 18-ycar-old Woodland Township woman in his Hastings home early last month. The man, who is being held in the Barry County Jail on drug and weapons charges, is also charged as a habitual offender. He is expected to be arraigned today in Barry County District Court, authorities said. Fatal vision goggles stolen from police MIDDLEVILLE - A pair of night time fatal vision goggles used in driver’s educa­ tion courses around the county to simulate drunk driving have been reported missing by Deputy Gary Pearson. Pearson reported that the goggles are believed to have been taken from his patrol car sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. after the conclusion of his driver’s education program at Thomapple Kellogg High School June 25. “While performing the dexterity test in the south parking lot, I completed the last students in Andy Koff’s class,” reported Pearson. “1 then placed the night and day fatal vision goggles in the cloth cases and returned them to patrol car No. 33. On Wednesday, June 26, while preparing for the morning class at Thomapple Kellogg High School, I discovered the pair missing.” The cost to replace the goggles is estimated at $150. Woman arrested on drug charge ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A 30-year-old Butler Road woman has been arrested on one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana resulting from an investigation by the Southwest Enforcement Team. The woman, who has not been arraigned on the charge, is lodged in the Barry County Jail without bond. The incident allegedly occurred July 16. 2001. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Man held on cocaine, drug house charges HASTINGS - A 41-year-old Hastings man is being held in the Barry County Jail on $250,000 bond on four charges of cocaine delivery, one count of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture cocaine and one count of maintaining a drug house. Frank Heacock is accused of committing the crimes on Jan. 3 of this year. He was arraigned on the charges July 8 when a $250,000 cash or surety bond was set. He is lodged in the Barry County Jail awaiting a July 17 pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court at 8:30 a.m. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 11. 2002 Candidate residency questioned Pine Lake Assistant Fire Chief Bob Pence surveys the tire damage at a Burchette Road home where five fire departments worked to extinguish the blaze. (Banner photo by Shelly Suiser) BLAZE, cont. from page I Gentry. “The garage and the main floor were fully involved when I got here.” Pine Lake Assistant Chief Bob Pence was in charge of the fire scene as volun­ teers from his department, Orangeville. Delton. Hickory Comers and Richland worked together in the heat and humidity to control the blaze. Barry County Victim’s Services volun­ teers assisted Reed at the scene of the fire where she walked around clutching a par­ tially burned photo album. “She was just hysterical,” said Gentry. At least two firefighters were examined by an ambulance crew for possible heat ex­ haustion. Firefighters were allowed lo use two tanks of air before being required to step aside and allow a relief firefighter to take over, said Delton fireman Greg Herr. Among the volunteers on hand were Dan and Mary Herzog and their sons Ronnie and Mike. Reed is being housed temporarily at a Plainwell motel with the help of the Barry County Red Cross, and a mobile home will be placed on Reed s property by her insur­ ance agency, sttid Gary Buckland of Buck­ land Insurance Agency of Delton. by Shelly Suiser Staff Writer District 4 County Commission candidate Dave Yonker will not face a criminal per­ jury charge stemming from a question about his address of residence. BarryCounty Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Wednesday. However, the Barry County Board of Canvassers will have to decide whether Yonker can remain a valid candidate in the Aug. 8 democratic primary election. When completing his affidavit of identity­ form lo seek office May 14. Yonker listed his Ragla Read address where he is build­ ing a home in Carlton Township, which is part of District 4. He has been living in Hastings Township, also in District 4. while he finishes the home. Yonker said he must have overlooked the fine print on the affidavit stated that making a false statement on the affidavit is perjury punishable by up to $1,000 or im­ prisonment for up to five years. “I made a mistake when 1 put down the address." said Yonker, who expects to be granted an occupancy permit on his new home any day. “I didn’t read the small print. I guess I didn’t think I was commit­ ting a crime." Yonker said he also listed Ragla Road as his address in January when he applied for his new driver's license and when he regis­ tered to vote, an act Carlton Township Clerk Wilma Daniels said would disqualify him not only from being a candidate, but from voting. “We’ll have to cancel his registration." said Daniels about what action would be taken by the township if Yonker cannot prove within 30 days of receiving her regis­ tered letter that he was a resident when he registered to vote. Daniels said she received a letter from a non-resident of Carlton Township claiming that Yonker was not living at the address he had listed when he filed for office. The Banner has obtained a copy of a let­ ter to Daniels dated June 19 and signed by former Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Chairman James Bailey who stated, “I know he wasn’t living at that address 30 days prior to the filing deadline without water or an occupancy permit.” Bailey went on to state, “I feel this needs to be looked into and if the above informa­ tion is true, he needs to remove his name from the election ballot." according to the letter. On July 2, Daniels sent a registered letter to Yonker advising him that a complaint had been made about his qualification as a registered voter of Carlton Township. “You have 30 days (until Aug. 1) to ap­ pear before us or send a written affidavit stating you are a resident there." Daniels wrote in the letter. “You may contact me at the Township Hall or at my home. Please call for an appointment.” Daniels said she docs not know why at­ torney James Kinney filed a complaint against Yonker with the Barry County Sheriffs Office on July 8 when Yonker had See RESIDENCY, continued pare I•> Save Now! Q% Financing Is Back! 0% Financing foruj>X£rf8 \RebatesashigM»2^ ! M Dreisbach I3MCZ Old smobile ••••• M0MMM M Uf P90HS9CMK GVOf Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck FIRED TEACHER, 328 North Michigan /Xvenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 Call (616) 948-8000 Today SALiSHQWtl: Mon&WaduWS Eric Dreisboch, President Don Gentry. Sales Mgr Chris Silverman, Sales Barrie Signs, Sales Ryan Madden, Sales Tue. Thu & Ffl until 6 Saturday irtH Man&Wad8-7 Tub, Thu & Fn 8-5 continued from page 13 their I’s and cross their T’s.’ Is that really more important than being able to reach the students and teach them what they need to know in my welding class?" Hagon said in the letter that he did have high expectations of his students. (Several of his students won awards at the MITES industrial arts competition this year.) “I stress safety in my classroom and I brought all the safety tests that are being used in the wood shop and the metals/welding shop with me from Zeeland.” Hagon denied other charges contained in Johnston’s letter. “My lesson plans, barring one, have all been turned in as requested. That one was one week late because of an oversight on my part, and as soon as I was reminded it was late, I turned it in the next day." In regards to lhe charge of a disor­ ganized classroom, he said, “A shop class that is being utilized as it should be will be messy, especially if no storage space has been provided for projects.” He said the statement tnat he does not have a good rela­ tionship with other shop instructors was not true. As far as making students follow rules, he said “I have told them the rules re­ peatedly and stressed that they arc to be obeyed.” Hagon also writes. “I was accused of making an obscene gesture that I did not do. It is a gesture (extending my middle finger) that I have never used. It made me angry that you would listen to someone else and accuse me of it. Unfortunately, that an­ ger did lead me to make a gesture (once) since then which I am not proud of. The gesture was made behind someone’s back, behind a door. No one saw it except one other teacher, who has been bad mouthing the CTE department head and others in the department since I have been in this school. In fact he called me at home after I ac­ cepted the position at HHS and told me what a bad mistake I had made. This person uses foul language frequently at lunchtime, and therefore I feel he has very little credi­ bility to be making accusations about my character.” Hagen said he was also accused by the administration of manufacturing porno­ graphic trinkets. Hagon said the trinket in question was made by his son, not him. Ha­ gon was told the trinket was passed around it the school board tenure hearing. "I can assure you that myself and my corporation. Trinkets Deluxe Inc, are not producing or selling pornographic trinkets,” hagon wrote. “If you continue to attack my character in this way, I will seek legal rep­ resentation in this matter.” Once a charge is filed with the EEOC, the federal agency has the option of assign­ ing a priority investigation into the matter "if the initial facts appear to support a vio­ lation of the law.” The charge may also be dismissed. If both parties wish it. the charge can be selected for the EEOC’s me­ diation program. 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The candidates invited to field ques­ tions and discuss issues will be Re­ publicans Tom Wilkinson, Sandy Schondelmaycr and Don Nevin* in District *1, Republicans Sandy James and Monica Rappaport in District #3, Democrats John Loftus and Dave Yonker in District #4. Wayne Curtis and Jeff Mackenzie in District *5. and Jim Alden and Wayne Adam* in Dis­ trict#*. The winners of each of lheae con­ tests will move on to the November election. Al least a dozen questions will be prepared in advance for the candidate* and members of the audience will be invited to submit written questions. Longtime local political activist Robert Dwyer will serve as moderator for the forum. The regular First Friday serie* will resume Aug. 2 with a return appear­ ance by Dustin Byrd, a Kalamazooare* Muslim. by Mary McDonough If you want to go to a NASCAR race but don’t want to buy a ticket, here’s what to do: save a little girl from drowning. After your valiant rescue effort, your great-uncle, being highly impressed, will thereupon re­ ward you with a NASCAR ticket. Of course, it might not work if you don’t have a great-uncle or don’t happen to run across any little girls who need rescuing. But it did work for 12-year-old Wayne Tinkler, who rescued a young girl swim­ ming in Emmons Lake July 13. Of course. Tinkler was not thinking about possible re­ wards when he jumped in the water to save the little girl. He was thinking that thr little girl would drown if he didn’t do something. "It would have made me feel bad if I heard a little girl had drowned the day I was there,” he said. Tinkler was visiting Caledonia Lakeside Park with members of his family when the incident occurred around 1 or 2 p.m. Tinkler and friend Brandon Cowley had headed down to the shore of the lake to do a little fishing. A little girl between the ages of five and seven and a little boy around three or four started playing in a stream that runs into the lake. Tinkler said, Ibc boy and girl made their way down the stream to the lake and started playing in the lake. The little girl was jumping up and down in the water, slipping further and further into deep water as she jumped. Tinkler said. "When she went down the water would go over her head. I took my socks and shoes off just in case. I was down to Staff Writer The Barry County Republican Party will have its summer picnic from 1 to 5 pun. Sunday. July 21, at the Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun Lake. Candidates Terry Geiger for State Senate, Loren Bennett for State Treas­ urer, Fu^oa Sheen for State Represen­ tative (88th District. Allegan County) and Gary Newell (87th District. Barry County and part of Eaton County) wilt sponsor the event, which will include a hog roast and boat rides on the Gun Lake Princess. Two Michigan Supreme Court jus­ tice*, Elizabeth Weaver and Robert Young, will be special guests. For more information, call Barry County GOP Chairman Mark Englcrth *1(616)797-6357. Matthew’s House to perform Friday Matthew 's House, a contemporary Christian band based in Nashville, will headline the Friday, July 19, "Fridays at the Fountain” outdoor concert series in downtown Hastings. The free event is held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.tn. each Friday on the Barry County Courthouse lawn by the fountain area. The music scries is co-sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings and co-chaired by Norma Jean Acker and Pat Sensiba. Members of Matthew’s House arc Shari Carney, percussion, drums and vocals; Don Cooper, sound engineer consultant; Alan Lentz, drums, rhythm and lead guitar, vocals; Chris Pash, manager, sound crew; Teresa Pash, keyboard and vocals. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 my last sock and shoe when she went down and didn’t come up. Tinkler raced into the watdt; grabbed the girl and carried her to shore. She was gasp­ ing for breath. “She was scared," Tinkler said. Tinkler may have saved both the chil­ dren’s lives. When he brought the girl out of the water, she said she’d been asking for the little boy’s help when she went under. Had the little boy tried to help her, Tinkler said, “he would have been in trouble, too." Tinkler ordered the children to stay out of the water and headed up the hill leading to the lake, where he found an older rela­ tive of the children and told him what hap­ pened. The relative went down to the lake where the young children were playing. Tinkler never found out the children's names. According to Tinkler’s mother, Jennifer Dezess, no one appeared to be watching the young children as they play 'd in the water. “I thought that was kind of strange,” she said. In the area where the children were swimming, she said, “it gets deep quick. There is no way a 3- or 4-year old should have been out there without supervision.” It may have been mote than fate that brought Tinkler to the right /dace at the right time. Tinkler has his CFR certifica­ tion, obtained in health class last year. He even knew how to resuscitate the little girl if she hadn’t been breathing. “We’re pretty proud of him,” Dezess said. Tinkler lives with his mom and three See YOUTH, page 3 Wayne Tinkler, pictured with his mom. Jennifer Dezess. paid attention when he needed to and saved a life. Tyden abatement near half a million by Mary McDonough Barry GOP plans summer picnic price str Cloverdale youth saves girl from drowning Staff Writer First Friday will be ‘Last Friday’ ANNER A tax abatement given to Tyden Seal Co. by the Hastings City Council last week in­ cludes taxes the company pays to Barry County, the Hastings Area School System and the Barry Intermediate Schoo) District. A rough estimate of total tax savings to the company over a nine-year period is $463,966. The abatement was granted for Tyden’s new 30,250-square-foot manufacturing fa­ cility. which was recently constructed across the street from Viking Corp, in Hast­ ings. Viking is a partner company to Tyden Seal; both are owned by Tyden Group of Grand Rapids. Tyden Seal is in the process of moving its operations from the Viking plant to the new building. The abatement grants Tyden Seal a 50 percent reduction in real property taxes over a nine-year period and personal prop­ erty taxes over a six-year period. Real property includes the building and land. Personal property includes equipment and furnishings inside the building. According to roughly estimated figures, Barry County will lose $66,419, including $41381 in personal property taxes over a six-year period and $25,038 in real prop­ erty taxes over a nine-year period. The Hastings School District will lose $170,002, including $105,922 in personal property taxes over the next six years and $64,080 in real property taxes over the next nine years. The school district will also lose $55,058 in taxes collected for debt retire­ ment. including $34,294 over six years in personal property taxes and $20,754 over nine years in real property taxes. The Barry Intermediate School District, which oversees special education programs in Hastings and Delton, will lose $19,697, including $12372 over a six-year period in personal property taxes and $7,425 over nine years in real property taxes. The city of Hastings will lose an esti­ mated $57,800 in real property taxes and $95,000 in personal property taxes. All figures are based on the current as­ sessed value of the new building, which is $802,100, and the current assessed value of the personal property, $2,688,655, minus yearly estimated depreciation. The real property estimates do not include any changes in the value of the structure or land. City officials point out that because the abatement allows only a 50 percent reduc­ tion in taxes, the company will still be pay­ ing a like amount of taxes — i.e^ over the nine-year period, the company will pay an estimated $463,966. Also, those taxes will be an addition to what the company pays currently. The revenue being generated by the new Tyden building is all new taxes. See TYDEN, page 3 Rutland drops junk ordinance issue discussion by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Rutland Township Board members voted unanimously last week to end discussions about drafting an ordinance to regulate junk and trash after receiving petitions bearing 367 signatures and hearing comments from 13 of some 85 people who packed the Rut­ land Township Hall last Wednesday night to oppose the idea. “It’s done,” said Rutland Township Clerk Robin McKenna. “I’ve supported dropping it all along because it’s what the people wanted us to do.” But Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont said he voted in favor of trustee Joe Lyons’ motion because the ongoing debate over the past four months has impeded the board’s ability to conduct business. “1 think there was no point in any further discussion.” said Vilmont. “A lot of those people didn’t care what we had to say. I think it’s an unfortunate situation, there has never been a proposal on the table. The whole thing got blown out of proportion.” The vote to drop discussions about mov­ ing junk and trash regulations from the township’s zoning ordinance into a general ordinance raised the ire of some township residents when they learned that the move would no longer allow pre-existing condi­ tions. “They can make you remove it and put a lien on your property.” said John Anderson. a vocal opponent of regulating junk, refer­ ring to what he thinks would happen. “Why aren’t our representatives telling the people what all this is?" asked another resident attending a meeting of some 70 citizens at Fish Hatchcry Park July 9. “That’s what’s bothering us,” said An­ derson. “If they put this under the general ordi­ nance, Roger could go after (neighbors) and some of these older farmers," said Barb Lyons, wife of Board Trustee Joe Lyons. More than 85 people packed the Rutland Township hall at the July 10 board meeting to present petitions and vocally oppose discussions about a possible junk ordinance. The board voted unanimously to end talks on the issue. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Lyons was among the citizens addressing the board prior to the vote at the July 10 regular meeting. “I said, ‘it’s time this board starts being honest with the public,’” she said. “Several people asked Roger questions and he would not answer. Jay Gordcnski kept asking him who is working on this ordinance and Roger just said, ‘thank you sir.’ If he would just answer the questions, it would make people feel better." Lyons also said the citizens felt “belit­ tled” and “put down.” “I’m sorry they feel that way,” said Vil­ mont. “If any one of them had bothered to cal) and talk to me, we could have talked about it. Not one of them has talked to me." Vilmont refused to answer questions at the meeting because, “I’m not going to deal with an ambush,” he said. “We’re here to be professional. We’re running a business and these folks don’t treat us with respect. They want to yell and scream, applaud and interrupt. I don’t think it’s appropriate be­ havior.” Vilmont pointed out that the board never proposed a junk ordinance, but only invited public comment on the issue. “We were trying to give people and op­ portunity to speak before we put forward a proposal." he said. Anderson's group is working with attoi- See RUTLAND, page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 News j Briefs... CONTINUED Youth Theater play set for July 25-27 The Thornapple Art* Council’s summer youth theater production of Charlene’s Web will be at 7*30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 25 and 26, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Leason-Sharpe Hall of the First Pres­ byterian Church in Hastings. This year’s cast inchides Betsy Acker as the announcer, Emily Benningfield. Alexandria deGoa and An­ gela Kennedy as the chorus who are responsible for setting the scene and moving the action along. Loreal Giranda is multi-voiced playing the reporter, photographer and lamb. Jesse Doe is Avery Aiable and the Gander. Keith Anderson and Christopher White play the young and older Wilbur, the pig. Hannah Johnson brings considerable talents to the role of Charlotte. Rebecca Dufresne who appeared in the title role of “Anne of Green Gables” last year stretches her acting skills as Templeton, the arro­ gant rat. The rest of the Arable family is played by Elena Gormley as Fem, Sig­ mund Rumpf as John, the father and Jenna Radant as the mother, Martha. Scott Davis is Homer Zuckerman, and Stephanie Davis plays his wife Edith. Elliot Anderson is Lurvy. Mariah Burd and Shannon Jenkins create a barnyard dialogue as the Goose and the Sheep. Monthly chamber meeting planned The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon will be held in the lower level of Felpeusch Food Center Thursday, July 25, from 12:15 to 1 pre. The cost for the fresh lunch will be $6. Each month there is something dif­ ferent to hear about regarding one or more of the members. A free lunch will be awarded to the member who brings the most guests. For more information, call Barbara Stein at 795-9260 or the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce at 945­ 2454. Next Fontana concert slated The Fontana Summer Festival Sat­ urday evening concert series will con­ tinue over the next five weeks at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The July 20 focus will be on percus­ sion. The program, "Sound Waves" will include works by Toru Takemitsu, Minoru Miki and John Cage. Judy Moonert, Greg Secor, Timothy Church and Marc Churchill, who will bring their percussion expertise. The July 27 concert will feature work by Mischa and Ramon Supko, Maurice Ravel and Johannes Brahms. Musicians are Seunghee Lee, violin, Carl Donakowski, cello, Peter Miya­ moto and Winston Choi, both on pi­ ano. Concerts also are scheduled for Aug. 3,10 and 17. The programs will cover the range of classical music. Cookies and punch will be served following the concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, which will give concertgoers a chance to walk some of the trail* if they arrive before the con­ cert as well as enjoy cookies after­ ward. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is lo­ cated on West Cloverdale Road in Hastings. From Hastings drive south on M-37 approximately nine miles to Cloverdale Road, turn right and follow Cloverdale Road. Entrance to the in­ stitute is on the left. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with ID and children accom­ panied by adults. For more informa­ tion, call the Thomapple Arts Council at 945-2202. Chamber plans family picnic The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee will be host for a family picnic at 6 p.m. Friday. July 26, at Charlton Park. Brats and hot dogs will be provided, guests will be asked to bring a dish to pass and their own drink. Guests also are encouraged to bring lawn games (i.e. bat, ball, croquet, badminton, lawn darts, etc.), and lawn chairs/biankets. There will be prizes for children. Everyone is welcome, including em­ ployees, employers, committee mem­ bers and volunteers. Call the chamber for more informa­ tion at 945-2454 or Ellie Norton, Barry County Administration, at 945­ 1284 ‘Senior Citizen of Year’ sought Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) will present the fourth annual “Senior Citizen of the Year” award next month. The award highlights the contribu­ tions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in the county. It focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older. This year’s award winner will be announced Thursday, Aug. 8, at the COA summer picnic in Hastings. The public is being asked to submit nominations for the award. Nominees should be age 60 or older and county residents. Consideration should be given to the contribution each nomi­ nee has made to the county commu­ nity. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been in­ volved in, how his/her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been af­ fected by those contributions. Nominations may be made by indi­ viduals or groups. Nomination forms for the “Senior Citizen of the Year” award arc avail­ able at the COA office or from Lori Wiswell at Hastings City Bank. The nomination form is also available at www.barrycounty.org by clicking on the “Commission oh Aging” Hnk. Past winners of the award have been Kensinger Jones, Florence Mar­ ble and Joyce Weinbrecht. Send nominations to the COA, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Mich. 49058. All nominations must be post­ marked no later than July 31. Civil War Muster at Charlton Park Historic Chariton Park's late 1800s vL.age will come alive Saturday and Sunday, July 20, and 21, during the 15th annual Civil War Muster. This year's muster will feature 1300 re-enactors depicting Confeder­ ate and Union infantry, cavalry, light and heavy artillery units as well as ci­ vilians and sutlers. Battles will be waged at 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, with a special night battle Saturday at 9:30 p.m., followed by a candle lantern tour of the battlefield and village. Because of the size of the battle and the use of heavy artillery and cavalry, admissions gates will be closed from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. Saturday and 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday. Visitors can experience living his­ tory starting at 10 a.m. both days as they travel through military and civil­ ian camps, see military drills and tour the historic village. In addition to the battle, the Saturday program features a Navy demonstration, an authentic Civil War era wedding, a cavalry dem­ onstration and military and civilian fashion reviews. Sunday visitors can attend a period church service at 10:30 a.m. and a military review preceding the battle. In the church yard, dance instruc­ tion and old fashioned music by the Brook Farm String Band will enter­ tain, beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturday. The village museum exhibit, "The Test of a Nation, the Honor of a County," highlighting Barry County's contributions to the Civil War, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Visitors attending the night battle on Saturday should bring flashlights or lanterns. The candle lantern tour fol­ lowing the night battle, which includes graphic depictions of the war's after­ math, is not recommended for young Mildren-___________________________ Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family informed about things going on in this community. Gift them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER State Rep., Senate candidates field questions at First Friday forum by Matt Cowall Staff Writer Three Republican State Senate candi­ dates and two Democratic candidates for State Representative took part in a First Fri­ day forum July 12 al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, marking the first such fo­ rum for races of local note leading up to the Aug. 6 primary. Republicans running in the primary for the new 24th Michigan Senate District arc State Rep. Patty Birkholz of Saugatuck Township, former State Rep. Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa and Joe W’ ks of Holland. The Senate District takes in all of Allegan. Barry and Eaton counties. The two Democrats seeking their party’s nomination in the 87th House District to face incumbent Republican Gary Newell are Rebecca Lukasiewicz of Hastings and Seymour Van Dcrskc of Lyons. The House District covers all of Barry County and a portion of Ionia County. Questions were prepared in advance and posed by moderator Fred Jacobs. Each can­ didate was allowed a maximum of three minutes to answer each question, followed by an additional one-minute rebuttal if nec­ essary. Candidates were first asked to address a 39 percent pay raise agreed to by state leg­ islators for themselves more than a year ago, a hike that passed without any debate and pushed legislative salaries to more than $80,000 per year. Birkholz voted against the pay raise and noted that the House actually voted it down, but it passed anyway after the Senate declined to vote on it, as is allowed under the state constitution. All of the other can­ didates stated they also would not have supported the raise and would support a constitutional amendment to force the full legislature to approve pay raises. Such an amendment will be on the ballot for voters this fall, Birkholz said. Geiger hinted that Birkholz didn’t do enough to fight the pay raise, calling the hike “outlandish.” He mentioned a negative supplemental appropriation bill he intro­ duced in 1996 in reaction to a self-granted pay raise by the state courts. Geiger said the bill reduced funding to the courts by the amount of the raise, forcing the courts to come up with their pay hike out of their ex­ isting budget. The issue of abortion split the candidates along party lines. The anti-abortion group Right to Life endorses ail three Republi­ cans. “Even if you just look at the sonograms, it’s not an apple, it’s something that’s go­ ing to develop into a human being,” Wicks said. Democrats Lukasiewicz and Van Dcrskc said they are primarily pro-choice. Luka­ siewicz said that she doesn’t personally support abortion, especially as a form of birth control, and wouldn’t encourage oth­ ers to seek the procedure, but she supports the “freedom for individuals to choose their own moral codes and ethical standards.” Van Derske said he believes the issue is “between a woman, her husband and her Lord.” All the candidates generally were in fa­ vor of making it easier to allow referen­ dums on election ballots, though Geiger and Van Derske both expressed some reser­ vations. Geiger noted that binding referen­ dums can become extremely complicated, and is more supportive of non-binding “questions” on ballots as measures of pub­ lic opinion. In that case, Geiger said, “vot­ ers should have the right to place a question (on a ballot) and expect elected officials to adhere to the answer." Van Derske called referendums a “Catch-22,” saying voters are “darned if you do and darned if you don’t.” Candidates then were asked to define “pro-family” in today’s economic climate, where two-wage families are making less in real terms than single-wage earners made years ago. All three GOP candidates called for tax cuts. Wicks proposed allowing families to pay less for public education, through tax credits, if they choose to pay for their chil­ dren to attend private schools. Birkholz said legislators need to anticipate “unin­ tended consequences” of policies that may end up burdening families, and Geiger said care should be taken not to discourage workers, since many find today’s lifestyle “rewarding.” The two Democrats were unsure of a so­ lution. Lukasiewicz will marry next year, and said that she and her significant other have already realized they will need two in­ comes and still may not be able to buy a house. “I don’t know what we can do, because it’s become so ingrained in our society,” Lukasiewicz said. Van Derske earned a laugh when he said, “(My late wife) never had to get out and really work for a living. She only had eight kids to take care of.” He added that he feels sorry for young workers, saying. “1 don't know how they make it.” With the state facing a looming budget crisis, the candidates were asked to identify potential cuts and share their views on the recent hike in the cigarette tax. Lukasiewicz said that zero-based budg­ ets for non-essential programs could help Patricia Birkholz Terry Geiger Joe Wicks Seymour Van Derske abate the crisis. She pledged to protect funding for education, the environment and road maintenance, and in her most passion­ ate response of the day, she came out firmly against the cigarette tax. “It is unethical and immoral to take ad­ vantage of that addiction,” Lukasiewicz said. “I think it is utterly wrong, and it was strongly opposed by Democrats. It was the Republicans (who) put that through the House, and it was the Republicans taking advantage of people who cannot help them­ selves.” “I don’t knov- that I’d have raised (the tax) that high.” fellow Democrat Van Dcr­ skc said. “It’s a way to get a little extra revenue to cover up the blunders that have been made in the last tew years.” Birkholz voted for the cigarette tax as a “short-term fix.” She said studies show that higher prices help keep young people from starting to smoke, and cited the “horren­ dous expense” on state budgets to care for smoking-related illnesses and deaths. Gei­ ger and Wicks agreed that they would have voted for the tax. Geiger called it a difficult decision, but he thought it was the “most benign way” to make up the state’s budget shortfall, since the political will hasn’t yet mounted for cuts. Geiger warned that next year would be much more difficult, since the government has used up all of its “creative” measures to prop up the budget. He listed public secu­ rity. public safety and basic health care as his top funding priorities. Wicks said he would reduce or eliminate “unnecessary programs” and grow the economy to make up the shortfall. He said he would work to repeal the Prevailing Wage Act, which mandates that public con­ struction project bids must include wages set by the local union. Wicks said the law causes taxpayers to overpay for public pro­ jects. Birkholz said the state must encourage and attract new businesses and keep the ones it already has while maintaining roll­ backs on the income tax and single-busi­ ness tax. The candidates were then asked whether or not schools are belter off in the eight years after the passage of Proposal A, which cut property taxes as the principal means of funding public education and in­ creased the sales lax from four to six cents on the dollar. Van Derske expressed some skepticism about the success of Proposal A. “We all have to tighten our belts,” Van Derske said. “Things are going to get worse before they get better. “I was never enthused about Proposal A. My property taxes now are probably just as high as they were before this was instituted. “I’ve talked to a lot of school teachers and they would sure love to get some books for their kids. Some people are getting them and some people arc not. There seems to be a lot of inequities in this." The other four candidates asserted that Proposal A has successfully reined in prop­ erty taxes and equalized school funding across the state. The Republicans all ex­ pressed the belief that schools still need to be held more accountable for the money they receive, and uniformly denounced any changes lo Proposal A that might result in an increase in property taxes. Lukasiewicz acknowledged that Proposal A “did what it set out to do." but she was not prepared to take a stand either for or against changes to the law. expressing a Rebecca Lukasiewicz wait-and-see attitude, especially if educa­ tional funding begins to dry up. The topic of the forum then switched to the so-called “War on Drugs.” and candi­ dates were asked about their strategies for dealing with what so far has been a losing battle. Every candidate agreed that more treat­ ment is needed to combat the issue at its roots. Geiger called for more enforcement, but noted that substance abuse is often re­ lated to mental illness and that we “need to treat the illness to treat the person.” He sug­ gested increased in-prison and post-prison treatment programs. Birkholz echoed that sentiment, saying, “Remediation is the only answer.” She said more remediation programs are needed, but they’re expensive and budget cuts have and will hurt them. “In a budget crunch, it seems easier to just leave people in jail, but studies have shown addictive behavior only increases in prisons, even with limited access," Birk­ holz said. Wicks said that multiple offenders should get jail time, but first-time offenders should receive “preventative care,” includ­ ing social services and treatment, a notion he admitted was “generally rare for a Re­ publican.” He also raised the question of who might be benefiting from any illicit trade, citing the recent example of the ciga­ rette smuggling operation between North Carolina and Michigan that was funneling money to the militant Hezbollah group in the Middle East. Van Dcrskc equated some of the crimi­ nal problems surrounding illicit drugs to those caused by the failed prohibition of al­ cohol in the 20th century. He said he would vote for limited access to marijuana on a trial basis, through state-controlled stores. “There arc so many people that use it, we might as well get some taxation out of it,” Van Dcrskc said. Geiger pointed out that the state still lacks clear sentencing guidelines for per­ sons convicted of methamphetamine manu­ facture. but Birkholz revealed that draft legislation will be introduced in the fall to set those guidelines. The forum concluded with each candi­ date providing a brief personal profile. Moderator Jacobs closed the gathering with a call to arms for voters. “You have to read, you have lo study, you have to want to be a part of (the politi­ cal process)," Jacobs said. “There are so See FORUM, page 13 �4 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 - Page 3 Reception honors past County Fair contributors Members of the Barry County Fair’s 150th Anniversary Committee - (from left) Don Geukes. Jan Geukes. Betty Bry­ ans and Shirley Drake, who have made major contributions to the Fair themselves - were on hand to greet guests who were honored at a Monday night Appreciation Reception for their past contributions to the County Fair. About 85 honored guests attended an “Appreciation Reception” Monday eve­ ning, held as a gesture of thanks for all their past contributions to the Barry County Fair. The event, sponsored by the County Ag­ ricultural Society in conjunction with the 150th Anniversary Fair Committee, was held in the Variety Tent at the fairgrounds. Fair Board President Bill Neal thanked the honored guests for their support over the years and noted that their dedicated hard work has contributed to the growth of the fair. More than 100 people had been in­ vited to the event because of their valued contributions. Looking ahead, Neal said, “our future is in the youth of our community." Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell pre­ sented a proclamation, honoring the fair’s 150th anniversary, to Neal. In the resolution, Campbell and the Hast­ ings City Council congratulated the Fair Board “and all involved” for their part in the Fair’s sesquicentenmal and urged all citizens to join in the observance. He noted the first County Fair in 1852 was held at a Prairieville farm and that the location has changed over the years, “but the commitment from local farmers, 4-H members and residents” has not changed. “The Barry County Fair provides a won­ derful opportunity for our local youth and residents to display their livestock, crafts, exhibits and achievements and be recog­ nized for their dedication and hard work during the year in preparation for the Fair,” the resolution said. In addition, the County Fair “provides a valuable educational experience for those not normally exposed to our very important local agricultural operations. “For years, the Barry County Fair has been a treasured part of our local summer entertainment schedule, providing pleasure and enjoyment for visitors from near and far. The Fair “brings in many dollars to sup­ plement our local economy and attracts new friends to our community from many surrounding locales,” the resolution said. This backyard garden paradise includes a waterfall and ponds at the home of Dr. Michael and Lisa (pictured here) Flohr. The Flohrs’ gardens are part of Satur­ day’s tour. Area gardens go ‘on tour’ Saturday Fair Board President Bill Neal thanks the honored guests for their past contributions to the County Fair. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (nght) presented a congratulatory proclamation on the Fair’s sesquicentennial from the city to members of the Barry County Fair Board who include (from left) Harry Garrison, John Steensma. Don,Geukes. John Mater and President Bill Neal. Among the honored guests at the reception were Fred Jacobs (left). Don Drake. Ken Miller and Bill Christie. RUTLAND (from page I) ncy Jennifer Carter of the Caledonia law office of Jeff Youngsma to gather facts and form language they hope will appear on pe­ titions to launch a recall of Vilmont, who said, “For right now, it’s a dead issue, the loud minority ruled.” He added that, “it’s obvious that if we were going to pursue this issue, a lot of people were not going to let us conduct business.” Though the issue is dropped, Vilmont said he still feels the township needs “a real ordinance that takes care of the farmers.” Results of a recent township survey, in which 32 percent of the residents re­ sponded, Vilmont said a number of citizens suggested cleaning up junk and trash as a means of improving their neighborhoods. “There were dozens of comments from people wanting stuff cleaned up,” he said. “I’m not going to interpret that. I think we’ve got one group of people that wasn’t going to stop and let government take its course." About the petition signatures, Vilmont said “360 is nowhere near a majority in this township. I work for 3,500 people, not 75 or a hundred. I try to do the best job I can for the majority of citizens in my district. Right r»ow. it’s in the majority’s best inter­ est to put this aside and move on to other things." The citizens, however, have said they will continue with efforts to obtain infor­ mation the say will dictate language on pe­ titions they plan to circulate in an effort to recall Vilmont. “We’re pursuing a recall.” said Ander­ son. “Believe me. we’re not going to slop with this junk ordinance." Honored guests included Loma Wilson (center) and Lucy Mater (right). Carter said the citizens have made eight Freedom of Information Act requests, which will help determine how the recall language will read. In a letter dated July 10 to citizens’ group secretary Melissa Hasty, McKenna requested a 10-day extension lo respond to the requests. Though Carter and Anderson declined to identify which documents they have re­ quested. McKenna’s letter reveals that the citizens asked to “set up a time and date for a private viewing to view township records in the township office." McKenna replied that the request fails to describe the records the citizens wish to inspect. She also responded that she would be happy to provide time lo inspect the records once they are identified. The citizens also asked for the number of citizens attending a meeting held earlier this year at the Barry Expo Center to dis­ cuss the expansion of Planning Commis­ sion Chairman Larry Haywood’s farm. “By my estimation, I believe there were approximately 28 people," said McKenna. The group also requested copies of town­ ship checks written to Vilmont excluding payroll checks which McKenna said she will grant when the group gives her a spe­ cific time frame to help narrow the search. Also requested was information about whether the township had to publish for bids for service of any hired work pertain­ ing to township improvements, building improvements, equipment purchases; meet­ ing agenda^; notice of any future junk ordi­ nance discussion; agendas for closed ses­ sions; dales of prior closed sessions: re­ cords pertaining lo the purchase of a com­ puter and equipment and the oath that Vil­ mont swore when accepting his position. McKenna is working on granting most of the requests, she said. “We should be able to go in there and find out what we need lo know,” said An­ derson. Also at the meeting last week, board members received a preliminary copy of the agreement reached with Wal-Mart to fund the extension of a 12-inch sewer mam from the City of Hastings to the west end of the Wal-Mart property using an easement approved by the City of Hastings one year ago. Wal-Mart will pay $500,000 in an es­ crow account with Rutland Township to fund the extension. Included in that amount is a $65,000 fee to the engineering firm of Fishbeck. Thompson, Carr and Huber of Kalamazoo. The cost also includes 4,500 feet of 12inch sanitary sewer for $261,000, 12 man­ holes for $30,000, gravel roadbed for $30,000, $30,000 for restoration, $10,000 for soil erosion control and $74,000 for contingencies. Upon completion of the project, Wal­ Mart will connect and the township will waive the usu.*l connection charges based on size of the meter used as required by or­ dinance and the township will have the right to allow other properties abutting the sanitary sewer to connect upon payment by the property owner... “recognizing that cer­ tain parties laying south of M-43 have paid their connection fees and will need lo in­ stall gravity sewer to connect to the project being constructed under... the agreement without payment of any further connection fees.” If passed at a special meeting of the Township Board July 24. the agreement will require the township to refund Wal­ Mart “the sum of $500 per residential equivalent unit as connections occur” and lo “pay such charges received by it to Wal­ Mart annually on Dec. 1 of each year.” by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Tours of five private gardens and a shop­ ping experience at the Garden Thyme Mar­ ket will be featured during the Thomapple Garden Cub's fifth annual "A Day in the Garden" event. The public is invited to tour the Hastings area gardens anytime from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20. t , । ‘ The garden market on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, 220 W. State St., Hast­ ings, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. A variety of garden accessories, in­ cluding garden art, for the garden and gar­ dener will be available. Tickets with maps are $5 each when pur­ chased in advance at the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, Alfresco and the Hastings Flower Shop, all located in downtown Hastings. Children under 10 arc free, and every child must be accompanied by an adult. On the day of the tour, tickets are $6 each and will be available only at the Thomapple Garden Club’s booth at the Garden Thyme Market. Raffle items will be displayed at the club’s booth where raffle tickets also will be available. Raffle tickets will be available at each garden, too. Proceeds from the lour will be used to­ wards the beautification of the Hastings area. Visitors will be able to stroll through the splendor of gardens at: • The Flohr residence, 440 Gaskill. • The Prill residence, 719 East Wood­ lawn. • The Snyder residence, 4738 South M­ 37 Highway. • The Robinson residence, 6661 West State Rd. • The Lydy residence, 930 South Hano­ ver. Two ponds and a waterfall are highlights of the Flohr garden?., located on property and wooded wetlands surrounded by ma­ ture trees. Their lakeside gardens include many flowering shrubs, such as azaleas, rhododendrons and potenti lias, and numer­ ous plantings of perennials and annuals. The Prill garden includes mature fruit trees, a large vegetable garden and a rose garden. Their 40 acres includes wildflowers as part of their interest in preserving wild­ life habitat. At the Victorian-style country home of the Snyders, several gardens incorporate boulder retaining walls, perennials, annuals and an old world patio area with a water feature. An eclectic assortment of plants are growing in the Robinson garden, which surrounds a country home. The original gardens were started in 1917 by grandpar­ ents. In recent years perennials and annuals have been added. The Lydy garden has unique plantings and conversational areas featuring weeping trees, a water feature and new and mature beds. TYDEN (from page I) YOUTH (from page I) because the building and equipment are new. Viking/Tyden will continue to pay taxes on that part of the Viking facility still housing Tyden Seal operations (right now Tyden is operating in both buildings.) Any personal property of Tyden left within Vi­ king will also be taxed. City Manager Jeff Mansfield said last week that the abate­ ments arc short-term, whereas improve­ ments made by the company arc long-term. After the abatements expire, he said, “we’ll have a valuable asset in the community that will generate (tax) revenue for a long time.” Municipalities are allowed to gi/c tax abatements as a means of obtaining or re­ taining industrial facilities in their commu­ nities. Conceivably Tyden, which manufac­ tures cargo seals used for railroad cars, etc., could have chosen to move manufacturing operations to another state where labor and operating costs are cheaper. Michigan is still considered an expensive place to do business, according to published reports, which over the years has prompted some businesses to move to southern states, to Mexico, or overseas to save manufacturing costs. State leaders continue to work to at­ tract and retain industry. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the state act allowing tax abatements is “the only form of tax diversions where the county and other taxing jurisdictions don’t have any say in the process." County and school governing bodies do not have to vote on approval of the abatement, he said. “The procedure for tax abatements only in­ volves the city holding a public hearing and filing with the state." The city is requesting the tax waiver, he said, but “the state actu­ ally waives the taxes.” of his four step-siblings in Cloverdale. He’ll be a seventh-grader at Delton Middle School next year. When Tinkler’s great uncle Gale Highs­ mith of South Carolina heard what his great-nephew had done, he arranged to have Tinkler come to South Carolina for a NASCAR race next summer. The $110 ticket will be on him, Highsmith told Tin­ kler. It’s true Tinkler was happy just knowing he saved a family a huge heartache, and did not expect his uncle’s generous gift. How­ ever, someone might point out to him that had he not been paying attention at a criti­ cal time in two children’s lives, both the children might have been lost. And doesn't that merit two tickets? CORRECTIONS: A story in last week’s Banner which stated the Barry County Board of Canvass­ ers would have to decided whether Dave Yonker can continue to be a valid candidate for County Commissioner was incorrect. The Barry County Elections Commission will take up the issue at the end of the 30 day time period in which Yonker can re­ spond to Carlton Township Clerk Wilma Daniels about his correct residency. District 4 has changed and no longer includes part of Woodland Township and includes only Precinct Two of Irving Township along with all of Carlton and Hastings Town­ ships. In a story two weeks ago regarding »hc drowning of Dale LaDere, witness Deb Strouse reports LaDere was the only person drinking that day. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 l€TT€RS from our readers Too much power held by too few Deception is aproaching epidemic proportions Dear editor. There is a killer epidemic sweeping across America and around the world. It is much worse than AIDS. It attacks rich and poor; the educated ano uneducated, male and female, young and eld. It even attacks doctors, nurses, preachers, religious leaders and professors. It may even seem to show preference for those in high places of government, religion, education and tech­ nology. It is not new, but i: apparently gets worse as the rate of mass communication technol­ ogy moves ever faster. It doesn’t seem to pass into the animal world, but is unique with people. The name of this terrible epidemic is "deception." The word means believing, trusting, building on a lie. A lie is some­ one’s attempt to improve on the truth. Truth is reality, how things really are. This epidemic seems to cater to or focus on three areas of our world. The first I will call the "me" world, in which deception af­ fects our mind, heart or control center, then moves into our thoughts, talk, walk and work. This epidemic affects our self es­ teem, causing us to believe a lie, because it "seems right" to me. This "seems right" concept then makes it very difficult or impossible for a person to be corrected or to be taught the truth. This concept can be stated simply as, "every­ body seems to think they are right." but the truth is found in God's Word — "There is a way that seems right to a man. But its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12. "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.” Proverbs 12:15. This concept then even moves into the next area of our world. If we are right, then Jesus is sometimes wrong, because we do not always agree with Him. This is a bad case of deception because Jesus is always right (infallible) and we are sometimes wrong (fallible) "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying. "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth." Matthew 28:18. We then pick and choose when and where we believe and trust Jesus. "For Christ is the end of the law for righteous­ ness to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4. "What shall we say then? Is there un­ righteousness with God? Certainly not." Romans 9:14. This then carries this epidemic into the third area of our world. This is when we do not believe, trust and submit to the word of God, the Holy Bible. Again we pick and choose what truths cf the Bible we will be­ lieve, trust and submit to. This concept of thinking we are right, motivates us not to read the Bible and not to go to a church that teaches and preaches the Bible, so we just don’t listen to the word of God. John 3:19­ 21 says: "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, be­ cause their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should b exposed. But he who docs the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that the have been done in God.” The Bible is God's word and is infallible in the original manuscripts. I am not suggesting that all the Bible is written to you and me. It is for us. but not all is to us. Let me illustrate. "Remember the Law of Moses, My servant. Which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel with the statutes and judgments." Malachi 4:4. "Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come." I Corinthians 10: 11. "For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we, through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope." Romans 15:4. "Now after the piece of bread, Satan en­ tered him. Then Jesus said to him (Judas), "What you do, do quickly." John 13:27. Notice, these things were not written to us. but for us that we might learn from other peoples’ experiences. We should read it lit­ erally, much like we would read anything else. Now let’s notice some things written to "whoever" or "anyone." e “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16. Jesus answered and said lo him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and Wc will come to him and make Our home with him.” John 14:23. In this the children of God and the chil­ dren of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother." I John 3:10. "He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God docs not have life." I John 5:12. Rus Sarver, Hastings Barry County needs Wayne Curtis To the editor: I would like to inform people of this community a few facts about Barry County Commissioner Jeffrey MacKenzie. Maybe they will think before they vote for him again if they know the facts. MacKenzie is our highest paid commis­ sioner. with add-ons he is well over $20,000 a year, for a very part-time job. It’s sad this is more than people of our commu­ nity cam on some full time jobs. MacKenzie helped put up road blocks to stop the people of this country from build­ ing the new animal shelter. MacKenzie is a lawyer and claims this will help him better serve you in office. Yet, if there is a legal issue, he refers it to the county attorney (remember the E-mail issue). I wonder how much that cost the taxpayers of this county? I thought commissioners were elected to serve us, not bicker and name all amongst themselves. If they have personal problems with each other, they need to take care of it on a personal level, not out in public (remember the Scottish Nazi issue). When MacKenzie appoints people to commissions, guess what? He likes to pick his lawyer friends. MacKenzie appointed lawyer friend Jim Kinney to Planning and Zoning. Just what this county needs is more lawyers involved in government. And Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Kinney has been no real friend to this coun­ ty and the people of Woodland in my opin­ ion. Remember back a few years ago when Kinney was going after Lakewood schools. MacKenzie probably has more lawyer friends that he um put in office too or maybe his buddy Kinney would like anoth­ er spot in the county. In fact, at a recent commissioner meeting, MacKenzie ignored a commissioner and asked Kinney's advice and opinion op a i^sue up for vote. DoesMacKgnp? listen to other elected officials? No way’ When Castleton Town­ ship Supervisor Cooley wanted to talk to him about the COA and voice his opinion against how the county is funding it, he never returned his calls. In fact. Cooley had to write a letter to the editor to get his ideas made known. (Who is Mr. MacKenzie working for?) In my opinion, he continues to ignore what others mink and votes his own way. not always for the good of the county. We need a commissioner that will work together with the townships and everyone for the good of the county. On Aug. 6 we need to vote for a change in leadership. We need a commissioner that is dedicated to this community. We need Wayne Curtis. He is a local business owner who employs peo­ ple of this community. He serves on Maple Valley School board. I remember back a few years ago when they cut the music program from the ele­ mentary schools, Curtis started an after school program for these kids. Curtis works hard to do great things for the kids and the community. He is also volunteering to help with Terry Geiger’s campaign for our Senate seat, going door to door and in parades. Geiger also needs our vote Aug. 6. I hope you will remember to vote for a change. Randy L. Eascy Nashville To the editor: The lord of the County, attorney and Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie has said "no" to vote on the fare of COA and Health Department projects. The local government has gotten so strong that people do not have any say that counts. Vote them out. espe­ cially MacKenzie. I wonder how many locals, judges, and prosecuting attorneys that Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland consulted about his decision to close Mill Street? Local officials want their hands clean. There is always a payoff - one way or another. Not too long ago. 1 wrote about retired judges that became ambulance chasers and company owners out for property tax breaks - well Tyden Seal got one for almost $153,000. Then there are the opportunists who buy and sell for their own greedy rea­ sons. Notice Don Drummond’s 150 or so thousand richer after the sale of the old church property on North Broadway. I would hate to think he was in cahoots with some of the commissioners! Buy. and immediately resell to the county. How could you think any different? Officials have turned into realtors, selling and buying land and creating opportunities etc. for their close friends. We need to place more peo­ ple into government positions who have a conscience. Until we do. this government will only become more corrupt. We have plenty of people to fear. State Police Commander Lt. Kruisenga defend­ ing Sheriff DeBoer, (an ex-state cop). Who’s investigating who? The State Police stopped two young ladies July 13 on the southwestern side of Gun Lake. The driver of the vehicle asked the officer why he had stopped her. His reply was "state police," and then he asked to see her driver’s license. He then ques­ tioned where they had been and whether or not she had been drinking - the answer was "no." When she inquired once more why he. had stopped l»er, his lame excuse was some­ thing about some accident, entered in the wrong information, and that it was his mis­ take. In as much as another stop cop car was around. I would expect they had a quota for ‘arrest. What do you suppose is wrong? You don’t hear of a state cop arrest­ ing another state cop on sheriff’s deputy etc., for drunk driving. This, on lop of their big wolf pack, traffic tickets, then shortly after, another push with tickets. I've seen loo many state by cops and find a woman being the one stopped. It would be hell today to be in business and have the Gestapo running the roads. The best time to operate would be between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when the roads are left to the Barry County Sheriff’s department. In Joe William s letter July 11: "If we are to ignore the beliefs of millions of Americans so that people like Maureen Dudley can force their beliefs on others, than wc have lost the freedom that makes this country great! That, Ms. Dudley, is a fact." My answer is that the millions will side with Ms. Dudley. We have the ACLU, atheists and a few others who are against anything that the average American stands for. The freedom of this country has been maintained by the bravery and deaths of many service persons. We need a mandatory draft or voluntary enlistment so all can enjoy the serving of their country. At least, we wouldn't have Senator Carl Levin and brothers who have never given anything to their country just always on the take. Watch his voles! Election time is coming and he will act a little more American. By the way, where is Levin's gas investi­ gation? They still raise price toward the end of the week. Big news! What he knew about Sept. 11 has been quiet lately? Now, he's holding up funding for our service peo­ ple and equipment. Yes, our protector. He is for storing atomic waste in the mountains of Idaho. Yes, he is up for election. Stabenow, not up for election voted the opposite. We need some true Americans! I am for the storing of waste in Idaho. Stabenow is too chicken to trust the railroad to deliver it. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville Geiger is clearly best choice To the editor: On Aug. 6. the 24th Senate District, con­ sisting of Barry. Allegan and Eaton coun­ ties, will elect a new state senator. Among the candidates, there is only one clear choice - Terry Geiger. Geiger served Barry County for six years in the Michigan House of Representatives. CORRECTION: The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners last week voted 7-1 against having a November ballot proposal to allow voters to decide whether the county should pro­ ceed with spending funds for new facilities for the Commission on Aging and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. An incorrect vote tally was reported in last week’s Banner. Tom Wing, who supported the motion, actually voted against it. Con­ tacted this week. Wing said, "I guess, while I support the idea of a referendum, I didn’t think it was the appropriate time because wc didn’t have enough information as far as the legality. I agreed with Jeff (MacKen­ zie) on that point.” We Process COLORFILM! J-ADGRAPH1CS North of Hastings on M-43 As immediate-past mayor of the City of Hastings. I’m writing to tell you that Geiger has always served his district well - knowl­ edgeably. efficiently, enthusiastically, and without a lot of fanfare. In that six-year span, he did more for our community than many other representatives put together. From the resurfacing of Chief Noonday Road (M-179), to increasing funding for Barry County seniors, and other specific Barry County projects. Geiger got the job done. For many years, Allegan. Eaton and Barry counties have had separate state sen­ ators. In 2003, that’s not going to be the case. So. it’s important that we all support someone who will work for us and get the job done. Leadership is critical, and that’s why the one clear choice is Geiger. In this, our precious land of the free, it is imperative that each of us take our right to vote very seriously. With three candidates on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, only one will advance to the November genera) election. So, if you expect tc see your choice for Senate on the November ballot, you must be sure to vote for your choice in the pri­ mary. I know that Geiger will work as hard for Eaton and Allegan counties as he has in the past for Barry County. Please join me in voting for the only one clear choice - Terry Geiger. Mary Lou Gray-Hart, Immediate-past Mayor City of Hastings *1lul IVeek'i. 2ueitinn... Are fairs getting better? After 150 years of Barry County fairs, what do you like about this summer's version. Is there anything you would change or something horn the past you would like to see re­ turn? HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PuthMby Hastings Banner, Inc, A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (618) 945-9554 Frederic Jacobs Vice President John Jacobs Prowdent Steven J scobs • NEWSROOM! • DavidT\bung (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (,'Matant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Matt Cowell Ruth Zachary Amanda Crose, Delton: Amanda Parsons, Delton: Dan Parsons, Plainwell: Brad Horton, Hastings: Sharon Folkema, Fremont: "Bud" Leonard, Wall Lake: “This is a really well or­ ganized fair. 1 like how neat and clean they keep it. The setup is great and I hope it just gets better in the fu­ ture.” “I think that their should be more opportunities for horse events during the fair. Il is the one area that I think is lacking.” “I like that this fair keeps growing every year. It is neat to see what has been done in the past, but I like that the fair board keeps looking to the future." “I like the way the 4-H section of the fair is set up. Coming lo fair gives me a chance to meet up with my friends, spend time with my family and have fun. The one thing I would change is to get more exciting rides. I’ve outgrown the ones they have." ”1 really like what I sec now. Giving the 4-H clubs room to show what they do is great. We don't have the space to do that at the Ne­ waygo fair and I think that is too bad.” ,4I'm really impressed with the historical exhibits this year and I really like the fair the way it is now. But, I miss the way fair was when I was young. You could get big slices of watermelon for just a nickel." I Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT 8 a m to 5:30 p.m . Saturday* 8 30 am H Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per yea'm Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 - Page 5 <■•■ ■ •■ ■ I I VZI I I vUI our homes for a week. How would you like to park a block from home and walk in ankle high mud (this was done in April of last year)? This work was done because he indicated to me in a letter he is putting our subdivi­ sion back to original status. In fact, he is trying to fill and drain his lot 2, which is natural wetlands. I might add that is in vio­ lation with the DEQ. All neighbors have complained because this is waterfront property on a private lake. He's laid huge carpets, then logs, then dirt with dry wall, junk and plywood layer so he can get to the lake. I have video that shows this and even shows an old electrical plug­ in. The township supervisor was notified, but nothing was ever done because they are friends. Mr. Erwin has no concern, consent Rational debate absent in Rutland To the Editor: The July 10 Rutland Township Board meeting was not the community’s finest hour - or hours. It was the most recent of several meetings at which vocal opponents of consideration of reopening the junk ordinance - inflamed by an anonymous letter containing false information - vehemently protested think­ ing about, or talking about, any change in the present ordinance. Heaven forbid there be an actual discussion of the issue which implies an exchange of ideas at a mostly moderate decibel level. Anyone with an opposing view - and according to the recently returned opinion survey there are many - either was not there or did not speak. Most people want to be left alone - a sen­ timent I share, though there should be a way to protect privacy while having in place a mechanism to deal with egregious situations. My dissatisfaction lies not in the fact that there will be no change in the ordi­ nance, but that there cannot be considera­ tion of the issue. While some people at these meetings were rude and boorish, others had valid comments such as that of a prominent retired farmer who pointed out the detri­ mental impact a restrictive ordinance would have on farmers who necessarily have equipment setting about. That comment should have been part of a rational discus­ sion. It won’t be, because there's isn't going to be a discussion. The “thought police" carried »r.e day. And Rutland Charter Township is the loser. Dorothy Flint, Hastings Geiger will work for education To the editor: Our education system is at a turning point. With declining enrollment in many districts and long-time teachers retiring with fewer to take their place, we need someone who will look out for our public schools. I believe that person is Terry Geiger, who is running for the State Senate seat repre­ senting Eaton. Barry and Allegan counties. Geiger knows that Michigan’s public education system serves and keeps its promise to the vast majority of our children. However, he is also realistic enough to know that without proper guidance, free­ dom and funding, many school districts will simply fall into disarray and be unable to complete their mission. While funding is not everything, Terry Geiger shepherded through the largest increase in the foundation allowance in many years. From 1999 to 2002. the basic foundation allowance increased by $1,000. Who else can say they have equal com­ mitment to our public schools? My answer? No one. Join me in supporting Terry Geiger for Stale Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 6. John R. Fehsenfeld Superintendent-Barry Intermediate Schools-Retired County in denial over drug abuse To the editor: Within the last year I have been noticing in the Banner and other news an outbreak of reports about IV drug users in this area. It seems to me there also have been too many reports of drug overdoses and Hepa­ titis C. Is Barry County in denial? Do people around here really know to what extent this is happening? Or do they care? Why hasn’t the Reminder done any sto­ ries about this serious problem? We always see all the wonderful things happening in the county, but the downside about the struggles of alcoholics, drug addicts and the sick is rarely, if ever, reported. It’s like these people are being hidden under the rocks. Too many people are addicted these days to anything they can get their hands on. I know because I’ve been there before, and now 1 am grateful that I am recovering. Tracy Bartell. Hastings I ••• or respect for his neighbors. He has upset the natural water runoff of our properties. The dog situation: Mr. Erwin and his children shouldn’t throw stones at the dogs to shut them up as they walk in front of the deputies year around home to Mr. Erwin's vacant lot. Most people who jog or walk have a beginning and an end they usually don’t walk back and forth in front of the same two houses. The deputy found homes for his two dogs. I myself, being his closest neighbor, have had no problems with his dogs, but 1 don’t throw stones at them. Mr. Erwin's dog beat up our dog on a chain on my property. Mr. Erwin’s dog has been videoed loose. Mr. Erwin apparently wants the law to apply to everyone but himself. I am the friend of the deputy who accused Mr. Erwin of hitting me with his truck door. Just because it couldn’t be proved in court beyond a shadow of a doubt doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. As for my son riding a quad, Mr. Erwin followed him down in the private drive, blocked the road, and confronted the 16-year-old. Had I not drove down the road to see why my son wasn’t coming back, who knows what would have happened? There is more to the story, but 1 know the truth and the prosecuting attorney wouldn’t have taken it to trial if he didn’t think he had a case. To ride on the private drive I had permission from three other lot owners. An ORV sticker and road rules don’t apply to private property. My son is certified and has a driver's license. Mr. Erwin has a history of trying to con­ trol who and what can be done on the pri­ vate drive. He wrote my friends who look after my property a letter to stay off the pri­ vate drive. He questions our guests, their purpose and who they know there. My guests shouldn’t be bothered by him. As for the law being dual, what does law enforcement do with people who abuse it or exaggerate the story or have become nui­ sances, and hard to deal w»3i? The neigh­ bors of such a person, what do they do? History says sell your home and move; that's what I have been advised to do. My cottage has been in my family since the ’60s. It’s hard for me to do that. I'd like to tell the deputy I am so sorry to see his house up for sale, but I totally understand. There is so much more to this never ending situation. T am open for sug­ gestion, cures and opinions. Alicia lyier. Olivet To the editor. According to the July 11 edition of the Hastings Banner, the Barry County Board of Commissioners won’t let voters decide on the fate of the Commission on Aging and Health Department projects. Has County Board Chairman Jeff MacK­ enzie forgotten that special in-service meet­ ing Jan. 24, 2001, which I was asked to at­ tend? Item No. 1 — County boards of commis­ sioners do not have “general police pow­ ers" to enact laws regarding the general health, safety and welfare of the commu­ nity. Item No. 2 — Some general powers of boards of commissioners are found at MCL 46.11. Board rules — MCL 46.1. The annual meeting of the county boards of commis­ sioners shall be held each year after Sept. 14, but before Oct. 16. MCL 46.11 dates back 151 years and is known as Act 156 of 1851. MCL 46.11 Section deals with real estate necessary for the site of a courthouse, jail. clerk’s office, or other county buildings in that county and raising (or using) taxes to pay for same, and build buildings to house them. Article 1 — “Declaration of Rights. Po­ litical Power.” Section 1 — All political power is inher­ ent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal benefit, security and protec­ tion, assembly, consultation, instruction, petition. Section 3 — The people have the right to peaceably assemble, to consult, for the common good, to instruct their representa­ tives and to petition the government for re­ dress of grievances. I find nothing in the Michigan State Con­ stitution of 1908, nor of 1964, under “Local Government” that says anything about the board of commissioners. At that meeting of Jan. 24, 2001, 1 was given the right to ask one question: “Are the Board of Commissioners fully account­ able lo the people?” The answer is “Yes.” Ward O. Weiler. Hastings What now for library site opponents? To the editor. I am not sure what to do now after Judge Thomas Eveland’s ruling that part of Mill Street can be closed to make way for the new library. We need more money if we are to file an appeal. I do not have the money to do it all by myself and time is running out. So now it’s up to the public to come forward and help. We also want someone to help organize a petition to get this on the November bal­ lot. It strikes me as kind of funny that the library wants you and I to donate money, but the president of Library Board was quoted as saying that they would be op­ posed to a public vote on closing part of Mill Street. They want us to pay for their li­ brary in a spot that we don't want. I think they are going to have a hard time collect­ ing any more money. I appreciate all who have supported us through the court proceedings. I also read that the donations to the library were stalled when supposedly I filed a lawsuit. Let me set the record straight — I never filed a lawsuit. I was just there to protest to the proposed stupid location for the new li­ brary. Remember that :f they don't have the money to build the new library, then that would slow them up also. We arc currently working on getting this to the public for a vote in November, but I need someone to help because I don't have enough free time to do it myself. I suggest that in the future we should not grant them any more funds from any mil­ lage that they come up with for this new li­ brary. Let them manage on their own if this k the way they treat the public in response to objections to their proposed site. We also may need to pay attention to who we are voting for when elections come up in 2003. It is time to get rid of all cur­ rent council members, starting at the top, and vote for those who have the public in­ terest in mind. Hastings will never be the same after they close Mill Street. If you think traffic is bad on Apple Street now, just wait — it’s going to get worse and we can thank our mayor and present city council members for that. We don't have much time to file an ap­ peal, and I will need at least another $4,000 just to get it started. If we do appeal, we will then be able to get this on ballot and let the people decide this matter. After all, it is our city, not the library’s. Doug Ward, owner. Pct World, Hastings Introducing Your New Geiger will take a stand To the editor: In * lime of uncertainly in the economy and the world, it is important to find some things worth believing it If you are like me. you often believe there is little lo appreciate about politicians. I have been proven wrong! Let me tell you about the political integrity of Terry Geiger. Terry Geiger is running for the Stale Senate in the 24th District, which includes Eaton. Barry and Allegan counties. I have come to know Terry personally and believe him to be one of the most up­ standing people I have ever had the plea­ sure of meeting. Terry does not mince words. Terry does not just tell you what you want to hear. On any issue, you know Terry will take a stand and stick to it Il is important that we elect someone we can be proud of who will be straight-for­ ward and truly cares about the people he represents. His track record as state repre­ sentative proves this. Because of this. I will be voting for Terry Geiger on Aug. 6. Frank Campbell. Mayor City of Hastings ■ -. County Board gets power from the people There’s another side to sordid story To the editor: Li regard to Nathan Erwin’s letter that appeared in the June 13 Banner, there are always two sides to every story and he has definitely left out some important facts. This situation is a copy of one after another. History has developed a pancm and the only difference is different neigh­ bors. It’s easier to sell and move than deal with a bad neighbor. This remedy falls under civil law 10 to 20 thousand dollars later. As for facts, my daughter witnessed the deputy and Mr. Erwin’s confrontation, there were no guns nor bodily contact whatsoev­ er. Mr. Erwin was mad because the deputy pulled out a culvert at the end of his own driveway. Mr. Erwin had improperly installed without permission an unneeded culvert. He also dug ditches on the edge of my property. This kept us a distance from • • ■ Healthcare Partner ■WTMJ ZW-M3 ocnwunumii (PG) A New Name, New Mission New Pledge of Service To You Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We Make... COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES I ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... 99C We’ve changed our name to Pennock Health Services and put together new standards of service you’ll appreciate on your very next visit. Each and every Pennock employee and volunteer has taken a pledge to be your partner in personal, professional and progressive care. For more information, or to find a Pennock affiliated physician near you, call (616) 945-1 PHY (1749) J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED oa M-43 HIGHWAY Pennock Partner, David Woodliff, M.D, Family Practitioner This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-ofthe-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. 101 Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES > Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings , otofe»»‘OMl- Pro8re’sivi �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 |______ Douglas L. Mishler HASTINGS - Mr. Douglas L. Mishler, age 72. of Hastings, died Sunday evening July 14. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom April 10, 1930 in Lansing. Ml. the son of Lomce and Beatrice (Hoard) Mishler. He spent his childhood years in the Lansing area, and attended area schools. In 1948 at the age of 17 he joined the United States Navy, where he completed 24 years of active sen ice before retiring as a lieutenant commander in 1971. During his sen ice he wns decorated with the Nav\ Commendation Medal. National Defense Service Medal. Vietnam Service Medal and many others. After his retirement in 1971 he spent 12 years employed at General Motors as a millwright, and owned Doug’s Market at Middle Lake from 1978-1992. He was formerly married to Elizabeth F. Newman of New Haven. Conn. He enjoyed fishing. In his free time, he enjoyed going fishing. Mr. Mishler is survived by his mother. Beatrice Mishler of Hastings; brother. Richard (Betty) Mishler of San Diego. CA; son. Douglas (Karen) Mishler Jr. of Tallahassee. FL; daughters. Elizabeth M. Mishler of Branford. Conn. Gail L. Corbett of Branford, Conn, and Frances (Russ) Pierson of Gilford Conn.; nine grandchil­ dren. life partner. Magdalen Joppie of Hastings, and her family. Carol (Rich) Van Eck of Middleville. Denise (Dennis) Tormanen of Shingleton. Ml. Cindy (Tom) Chase of Wayland and Skip Joppie of Hastings; and eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death were father. Lomce Mishler; brother. Lyle Mishler; brother. Lomce “Larry” Mishler Jr. Respecting his wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers family request memor­ ial contributions be made to Pennock Hospital or the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made at Wren Funeral Home. Additional Obituaries Appear on Page 7 Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANT VIEW EAMILY CHURCH 2601 I^cey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (6I6> 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service. 9:30 xm.; Sun­ day School 11:00 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. QI 1MBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 xm. 10 xm.-ll am.; P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL FAITH UNITED METHODIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. ST. ROSE Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 Sunday School 11:15 xm. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 xm. and 11 flt) xm.; Cot Jession Satur­ day 3130-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Star Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tern Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS VNTreD METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 xm.; Sunday School. 13 xm. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 xm.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 xm.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voeiberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 :(X) xm. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening 1716 Nonh Service: Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 xm.; Sunday Morning Worship II xm.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. 1. interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. xm.; HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 aan. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 aan. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pan. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 pan.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 xm. Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood Sl. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 xm.. IChOO10:45 im. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 xm.-l2:l5 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great tune of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru Sth grade! Come out and joiu us at 301 E. Slate Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). Wc look forward lo wor­ shipping with you. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Sei vices - 9:15 aan. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6.00 pan. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Must wick 948-9604. Tradi tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pan.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8JW for in formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNIT CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nuncry. children » ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spini-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10.30 a m.. 6:00 pzn.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose Mac Donald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517452-1106. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 xm.; Evening Ser­ vice at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. W'heelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. J This information on worship services is provided X. by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member ED.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 Nonh M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions- - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. A___________ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan___________ f GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. I*astor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday. July 18 6: 30 p.m. Softball game al Ch­ eney Field. Saturday, July 20 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. July 21 - 8:00 A 10:00 xm. Worship. After 10:00 Ser­ vice Baptismal Parents Meeting. Monday. July 22 - 630 p.m. Soft­ ball Game at Cheney Rdd; 6:30 io 8:15 p.m. Vacation Bible School. Tuesday. July 23- 6:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. July 24 - 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Vacation Bible School. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator lo all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 xm. LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 xm. • Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five (DbltiAAties Luella I. Reed Annette K. Wank HASTINGS - Luella I. Recd. age 85. of Hastings died Friday. July 12. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Reed was bom on Dec. 2. 1916 in Middleville. MI. the daughter of Lambert and Carrie (Nibbs) Seynders. She was raised in Hbbokcn. New Jersey and attended schools there. She moved to Hastings in 1944 from New Jersey. She was employed al the Keeler-Brass Company in Middleville and Grand Rapids for several years. She had previously worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company for a time. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Catholic Daughters. Hastings Women of the Moose. Mrs. Reed is survived by brothers. Louis Seynders of Hastings and Jack Ball of Oroville. CA; sister. Reta DeSomma of Turlock. Ca.; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents; sis­ ters. Greta Meier. Nettie Van Be 11 and Elizabeth Seynders; brothers. Lloyd Harper, Howard Reed and Lambert Seynders. Respecting her wishes, graveside ser­ vices will be held I p.m. Wednesday. July 17. 2002 at Hastings* Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Gary Pamment offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Hastings’ Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. DELTON - Mary E. Jones, age 60. of the Delton area, passed away at her home on July 12, 2002 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Jones was bom June 1, 1942 in Kokomo. Ind., the daughter of John and Marie (Landseadel) Brown. She graduated from Tipton High School in I960 then attended and graduated from Indiana University in 1964 w:th a BSN Degree. Mary married Robert G. Jones on Nov. 28. 1963 in Tipton, Ind. They moved to the Delton area in 1977. Mary worked in positions of Public Health. Dialysis, Home Dialysis Coordinator, ~ 5 Manager, and retired from Borgcss lical Center in 1999. She RCG-Oshtemo until mid then worked I 2001. Mary v ,years dedi­ her working cated to helping people become as self-suf­ ficient as possible during their medical experiences. She enjoyed reading, collecting dolls, being in the great outdoors, and grasping the best from every day of her life and shar­ ing it with others. She was preceded in death by her parents. John and Marie Landseadel Surviving are her husband, Robert G. Jones; sons. Jeff (Cheryl) Jones of Mason. Anthony Jones of Dorr, daughter. Regina (Duane) Johnson of Dorr, four grandchil­ dren, Libbey and Callie Jones. Courtney and Zachary Johnson; four brothers, Robert (Pricilla) and Richard of Tipton, IN, Jerry (Colleen) of Hudson. FL. John of Brooksville, FL; two sisters, Patricia Brown of Knoxville. IN. Harriet (Robert) Charles of Brooksville, FL, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral services were held Tuesday. July 16, 2002 from the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offici­ ated. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Duane Bower Jr., age 45. passed away unexpectedly July 12.2002. Duane was bom in Lansing Jan, 25, 1957. His talents were many. He was an out­ standing athlete and an accomplished musi­ cian and song writer. His employment was in the insurance industry as an insurance underwriter. He leaves many co-worker friends. Duane’s sense of humor was strong. He loved everyone and was a devoted father to his daughter. Stacey and son. Duane of Lansing. He had a special love for his grandson. Jaden, who called him “pa pa.” He was a loving, caring son to his parents. Duane Sr. and Susan of Hastings. He is survived and loved by his sister. Alice and brother-in-law Charles; nieces, Kelly and Susie and nephew. Brad of Grand Ledge. He loved his aunts, uncles and cousins and great grandparents. Bob and Dorthy Bower. His very special friend, Theresa Fniin, brought him much happi­ ness. He was preceded in death by his grand­ parents. Cecil and Pearl Hethom and Granny, Mary Spencer of Hastings and his beloved Spikee Dog. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Diabetic Society. Services are being held on July 25, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hills in Lansing. I through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries. Thursday. July 18 - 12:00 noon Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theater rehearsal: 2:00 p.m. Pictures for our new direc­ tory. Friday. July 19 - 2:00 p.m. Pictures for our new directory. Sunday. July 21 - 6:30 xm. Youth Mission Trip begins; 9:00 xm. Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship; 10:30 xm. Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice; 10:50 xm. Children s Wor­ ship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Services. Children's Worship is available during both Services. Monday. July 22- 12:00 noon Thomapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theater rehearsal. Tuesday. July 23 - 12:00 noon Thomapple Ans Council Summer Youth The­ ater rehearsal. Wednesday. July 24 - 12:00 noon Thornapple Arts Council Summer Youth Theaier rehearsal: 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7: 00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Ed­ ucation Classroom. SPRING ARBOR - Helen Strong, age 76, of Spring Arbor, Michigan, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2002 in Spring Arbor. Mrs. Strong was bom on November 14, 1925 in Odessa Township, the daughter of Ernest & Alice (Durkee) Beard. She has been married to Duward Strong for fifty-eight years, together they raised 5 children. She was a member and very, very involved in the Concord United Methodist Church, a former 4H leader. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, needlework i caring for her family & others. She is survived by her husband; four daught'rs, Karen L. (Carl) Simmons of Ionia, Sheryl J. (Mark) Willerick of Marshall. Gloria K. (Perin) Truax of Caledonia and Joy E. (Gary) Christopher of Holt; son, Dallas L. (Lynne) Strong of Wayland; brother, Robert C. Beard of Lake Odessa; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday. July 13. 2002 at Concord United Methodist Church in Concord. Internment was at Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Concord United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by S.D. Lauer Funeral Home, 116 S. Main, Concord, MI 49237. CLARKSVILLE - In loving and heartfelt memory of Annette K. Wank, age 68. became one of God's angels on June 14. 2002. In reality wc never lose the people we love. They become immortal through us. They continue to live in our hearts and minds. They participate in our every act. idea and decision. No one will ever replace them and in spite of the pain and emptiness it leaves in our hearts, we are richer for all of the years invested in ttam. Because of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, we have so much more to bring to our present lives. Surviving is her husband of 22 years. Theodore J. Wank; daughter, Diana & Richard Umath of Lyons, ML; two sons. Chuck & Vivian Grinnell of Holt, MI. and Mark & Kris Grinnell of Lansing, ML; two stepdaughters. Tedi & John Trindle of Williamsburg. VA.. Jeryl & Scott Lloyd of Lake Worth, FL.; two stepsons. Bennett Jon & Reezalina Wayne of Turlock. CA. and Drew & Diane ShonerWank of Lansing. ML; 13 grandchildren; sister, Toni & Ron Scott of Haslett ML; aunt, Alice Mills of Lansing. MI. and several cousins. Respecting her wishes a cremation took place. A private family service was held for her. Donations in her honor may be made to the MSU Cancer Center, Diabetes Association or the Humane Society of Ionia County. Clara I. (Allerding) Vosburgh, age 91 of Fort Myers. Florida formerly of Middleville, passed away Friday, July 21, 2002. Mrs. Vosburgh was bom on January 17. 1911 in Carlton Township, Barry County, Hastings, MI, the daughter of Chester and Mary Alice (Rensch) Allerding. She attended Filmorc School and graduated from Freeport High School in 1929. She was married to Plynn Tuttle in 1935 which ended in divorce in 1946. Moving to Lansing. MI in 1941, she worked at the Cotton Shop, a ladies wear store and at Sears. She returned to Hastings in 1945, she worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company for five years. She was later married Leonard Vosburgh in 1949. then moved to Fair Lake near Delton. MI. He passed away July 2, 1991. She then moved to Fort Myers, Florida, July 3. 1994. Her hobbies were sewing, crafts, bowling and any outdoor activity. She is survived by her daughter, Maijorie and husband Richard Cook of N. Fort Myers. Florida; sister-in-law, Marie Burdick of Delton; several nieces and nephews. Also preceding her death are her sisters, Mildred Scranton and Mary Linderman and brothers. Vem and Clifford Allerding. Funeral and Committal services will be held Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 11:00 AM at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Revrcrend Mark Patchctt officiating. Interment will be in Battle Creek Memorial Park, Battle Creek, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville, Michigan. William ■BUI^Wk^'r. LAKE ODESSA William L. "Bill" Walker Sr., age 82, of 718 1/2 Lakeview Dr.. Lake Odessa. Ml. died Sunday morn­ ing. July 14.2002 at home following a brief illness with cancer. Bill was bom June II, 1920 in McBain. Ml. the son of William Edward and Ida Mae (Bodary) Walker. He was raised in Portland. MI and was a 1938 graduate of Portland High School. He married the for­ mer Mona Mae Luce on April 4. 1953 and she preceded him in death on Jan. 11.2001. Bill worked for Oldsmobile in Lansing for 33 years retiring in 1980. In his retire­ ment he enjoyed his grandchildren, super­ vising neighborhood projects and fishing. Survivors include one daughter, Charlene (Chuck Cutting) Lawhorn of Ionia. MI; two sons. William (Tina) Walker Jr. of Lake Odessa. MI and Edward (Jennifer) Walker of Gladstone. MI; seven grandchildren. Autumn Combs of Portland. Oregon. William Combs of Lake Odessa. MI. Abbie. Emmie Jo and Kailie Walker of Lake Odessa. Chad and Kaili Walker of Gladstone. Ml; one sister. Mary (Harold) Green of Eonita Springs, Florida. In addition lo his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one son-in-taw, Ivan Lawhorn; two sisters, Erma Newman and Elsie Eckard; four brothers. Walter. Harvey. Eldred and Donald Walker. Funeral services celebrating the life of William L.Walker Sr. were held Tuesday. July 16.2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorials in memory of William L. Walker may be directed to the Portland V.F.W.. Barry County Hospice or to the organization of the donor's choice, envelopes will be available at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Arrangements are by Koops Funeral Chapel. HASTINGS - Adrian J. Bishop passed away July 10. 2002 at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. Ml of natural causes. He was bom in Emmett, St. Clair Co.. Ml July 27. 1918. the son of Adrian J. and Mildred Bishop. He was preceded in death by three sons, James, David and Billy in 1962. Adrian is survived by Clara May Bishop of Cedar Springs. MI; children. Paul and Sherry. John and Sandra. Mark and JoEllen. Pete and Sherry. Wall and Donna. Morris and Sonja. Steve, Carol. Mary Ellen. Sharon. Ron and Dawn, Anthony and Stacy. Also surviving are 13 brothers and sisters, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Adrian was retired from the Teamsters and enjoyed going to local restaurants and sharing stories. He also enjoyed his farm and collection of antique JD tractors. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church. Hastings. Friday. July 12, 2002. Burial was held at Memphis Cemetery, Memphis. MI. Arrangements are by the Girrbach LAKE ODESSA - Roger W. Hamp, age 82. of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday morning. July 11,2002. Roger was bom in Odessa Township on March 14. 1920 to Charles and Ila (Shumway) Hamp. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939. was married to Bernice Allen on June 28, 1941. Together they farmed in the Lake Odessa area until 1962. Roger retired from the Ionia County Road Commission in 1980. For many years he was a 4-H leader and also served on the Ionia County 4-H Council. Roger had also as chairman of the Lake Odessa Fair Board for several years and had been a volunteer with the Odessa Township Fire Department for over 10 years. In retirement. Roger took up golf a! the Morrison Lake Country Ciub where he and Bernice resided. He enjoyed hunting, fish­ ing ard playing cards with his friends and neighbors. Roger is survived by Bernice, his loving wife of 61 years; his sons. Allen (Mary) Hamp of Leslie Douglas (Georgia) Hamp of Lake Odessa. La Von (Marsha) Hamp of Sunfield, and Jerry (Barbara) Hamp of Lake Odessa: 10 grandchi idren; 16 great grandchildren; his sisters. Mildred Bopp of Florida and Ruth Courtney of Lake Odessa; his brother. Robert (Joyce) Hamp of Ionia; his mother-in-law, Laura Allen; and manyother relatives and friends. Roger was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his brother. Donald Hamp; and his great grandson. Michael Hamp. The funeral service was held on Saturday. July 13. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was al Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juiy 18. 2002 - Page 7 William James Baker ST. PETERSBURG. FLA. - William James Baker, bom Oct. 2, 1910 passed away June 23. 2002 in St. Petersburg. Fla. Private family funeral services to be held on July 18. 2002 at 2 p.m. in Holland. Ml. He is survived by son. Bruce Wayne Baker, wife. Nelva Helene Baker, grand­ children. Connie Murphy, husband. Kevin Murphy; grandson. Duane Baker, brother. Stuart Baker, wife. Jane Baker and family; brother. Warren Baker. Bell-Bethuy to be wed Aug. 30 Casey-VanPortfliet united in marriage Mr. and Mrs. Cal Casey have been mak­ ing their home in Hastings since their mar­ riage on April 20. 2002 at Christ Episcopal Church in Adrian. The couple exchanged vows during a 4:30 p.m. ceremony. The bride is former Brandy VanPortfliet. daughter of Billy and Barbie VanPortfliet of Manitou Beach. Parents of the bridegroom are Leon and Susan Casey of Hastings. Shannon Lundstmm of Hastings was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brooke VanPortfliet of Manitou Beach, MI, Rachel Taylor of East Lansing, MI, and Ronda Stiles of Plymouth. IN. The flower girt was Taylor Bentley of Onsted, MI. Marc Huver of Nashville, MI was the best man. Groomsmen were Tye Casey of Plymouth. IN; Matt Ludholtz of Chase. MI; and AJ O’Heran of Hastings. MI. Serving as ushers were Phil Gilliam of Onsted. MI; and Jason O’Heran of Hastings. MI. The ring bearer was Clay Vaughan of Ottawa Lake. MI. The wedding reception took place at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds. Brandy has earned an Associate of Business Degree at Baker College, and works for the Barry County Road Commission as an Administrative Assistant. Cal works as an Auctioneer and Livestock Broker. For their honeymoon the couple is plan­ ning a visit to Las Vegas later this year. Gerke-Bamum Joanne and William Gerke of Grand Rapids and Kandy and Steve Barnum of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Judith Anne Gerke and Jesse James Barnum. Judith is a 1993 graduate of West Catholic High School, and attended Western Michigan University with a degree in art and is currently employed at Mills & Motley in Grand Rapids. Jesse is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and is attended Olivet College with a degree in insurance and is currently employed at The Hartford. wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. John Bell, of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bethuy, of Utica, are proud to announce the engagement of their children John Bell Jr. and Shanna Deanne Bethuy. Shanna is employed as a behaviorist at Michigan Medical Primary Care in Grand Rapids. She holds a master of arts degree in counseling psychology from Ball State University and bachelor of science degree in psychology from Western Michigan University. John is employed as a professional devel­ opment manager at Keane, Inc. in Grand Rapids. He holds a master of business administration degree in general business from Grand Valley State University, a mas­ ter of arts degree in industrial/organizational psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Western Michigan University. John is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. The wedding will be held on August 30th at the Pine Knob Carriage House in Clarkston, MI. T^tea Taluks GIRL, Sophie Anne, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on June 12, 2002 at 7:27 a.m. to Greg and Tricia Duits of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by proud sister and brother, Hannah, age 11 and Austin, age 8. GIRL, Brenna Noelle, bom al Battle Creek Health on June 28. at 11 :07 a.m. to Jim and Diane Klipfer of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother, Ethan, age 3 and sister, Micala, age 8. Nellie Harvey is 90 July 29 Five generations gather and celebrate Harl McAlister is 90 July 20 An open house will be given to honor Harl McAlister on his 90th birthday July 20th from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lakeside Baptist Church. 15025 Uldrike Road. Battle Creek. It’s off M-37 south. Follow signs. Friends and relatives are invited to come. No gifts please. Wilma Story. Joann Miller, Mitch Miller. Nicole Miller and Cameron Haight. Norman and Joyce (Tacoma) Noviskey were married July 26. 1952 in Prosper. Michigan. They have 3 sons - Mearl. Michael (and Pam). Norman. Jr. (and Calhy); 8 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchil­ dren; 5 great-grandchildren; and I step­ grandson. Additional Obituaries Appear on Page 8 In Joeing Memory of < 11* fatty Schondelmayer SWASH July 11th, 1995 (616) 948-2210 Make your house look ___ new again Each and every day in some way, you are remembered. DUTON DECORATING /t/etterr UGUTV Noviskeys to mark golden anniversary Nellie Harvey celebrates her 90th birth­ day July 29th. Anyone wishing to visit or send cards to Tender Care, 240 E North, Hastings. She will be happy to hear from anyone. SARASOTA. FLORIDA - Vidian Lawrence Roe passed away peacefully in Sarasou, Fla., at the age of 88. He had been a summer resident of Grayling for the past 20 years. Bom in Three Forks, Montana on May 7, 1914, he was the son of Vidian Lawrence Sr. and Leia T. Roe. Mr. Roe married his childhood sweetheart, Georgia Gribbin, who preceded him in death. In his retirement years, he had divided his time between Sarasota, Florida and Grayling. Vidian earned his BA degree from Michigan Stale University in 1938 with " majors in communication and journalism. After graduation, he was employed by The Kalamazoo Gazette. Four years later he bought The Centreville Observer serving as its editor and publisher until 1949 when he purchased The Fremont Times-Indicator. As owner, editor and publisher in Fremont, he fashioned a distinguished career. He was a strong community leader, served on numerous local, state and national commis­ sions. was elected president of the Michigan Press Association and his paper was presented the Ernie Pyle Award for excellence in reporting Veteran’s activities. After retiring from the Fremont paper he served on the teaching staff and as Public Relations Officer for Central Michigan University in Ml Pleasant. During this period he married Louise Lentz Williamson who preceded him in death five years ago. He enjoyed working on crossword puz­ zles. fishing, painting and the arts. Vidian is survived by a son. Vidian L. Roe III and his wife, Carolyn lefts Roe, of Bradford, Vermont, his children: Tosha Shea Rce and Vidian L. Roe IV. and a daughter Linda McFarland of Grand Rapids, her children Kirk and Eric Bredin and their wives. He also has one great-granddaughter. Also surviving are his brother William H. (Viola) Roe along with several nieces and nephews. A sister. Jean Barton, of North Carolina, preceded him in death several years ago. Memorial services were held at Lakehouse West in Sarasota. A memorial service will be held at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, Michigan on 2:00 p.m. Thursday. July 25, at Contributions in Vidian’s name can be made to the charity of your choice. Vidian touched many lives during his journey through life. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Dianna. Sandy, Suxan ---------------------------------- w----------------------- ------------------ Hminui MMMa * Wttf In loving memory of Invest in the Future Gordy Matthews tfAMT MWf If MS474F On this the third anniversary of your sudden passing. July 22, 1999 When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there nee erm nu « nite BHturci If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did eusir-etfe today, while thinking of the many tilings wc didn’t get to say. (JI know how much you love me, as much as I loved you.\J ' And each time that you think of me. I kaow you’ll miss me, too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to ' CAA—Head Start Program In Delton has the following positions available. understand. That an angel came and called my 1 Landons to observe 50th anniversary Dear family and friends... Please join us for a luncheon celebrating Richard and Mary Ann (Endsley) Landon's 50th wed­ ding anniversary. Saturday. July 27.2002.2 to 6 p.m.. 3691 Andrus Road. Hastings. Michigan. Hosted by their family and friends. No gifts, please... Your presence is the only gift desired. Lead Teacher—Responsible to provide a sale, nurturing and healthy educational environment, including the class­ room, outdoor play area, and when on field trips To pro­ mote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive devel­ opment for each child Minimum of an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. Prefer a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or a bachelor s in a related field, achieving a CDA endorsement within two years of hire. Demonstrated ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for children First aid and CPR are required Two years experience preferred Assistant Teacher—Responsible to assist the teacher and cooperate in a supportive role implementing develop­ mentally appropriate activities Promote the liealth. nutri­ tion and education of the children and attend to their safe­ ty and welfare Must have a CDA credential or A A degree in Early Childhood Education One to three years experi­ ence preferred Classroom Aide—Responsible to assist in transporting children safely to and from Head Start centers and their homes, and/or on special trips and to assist the teacher and cooperate in a supportive role in the classroom Must have had an Early Childhood course during high school or will be required to take an Early Childhood dass as approved by the Education Coordinator within one year of hire v name, and took me by the hand. And said my place was ready, in heaven up above. And tliat I’d have to lease Ixhlnd all those 1 dearly love. But as I turned to walk away a tear fell from my eye. I _ had so much to live for, so much left to do. it I J seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the I t bod. I thought of all the love we shared, and all the । A ! fun wc had. If I could relive yesterday. just even for awhile. I’d say good-bye and Idas you. and maybe even smile. F But then I fully realized that this could never be, for L; emptiness and memories would take the place of I . at me. from His great golden throne. He said, “I promise no tomorrow, but today will always < last. And since each day's the same, there’s no long^? ing for the past. You have been so faithful, so trust ing and so true. Though there were some times you did some tilings you knew you shouldn't do But you have been forgiven and now at last you’re free. So won’t vou come and take My hand and shore My we're far apart. For every time you think of me. msumsslspptications by mail, fax or In person to Community Action I’m right here in your heart. Jason. Angela (with Grace) (and Portia) Re-Elect Grandpa Wilkinson to the County Commission Paid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee, 328 w. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Agency, Atto: Human naaourraa, 175 Main Street P.O. Box 1026, L0 E- mo phone calls, please Wilkinson. Andrew. Group left: Tim. Jen (with Ada). All and life with Me?" So when tomorrow starts without me. don't think OuaWM Indhriduai* who matt ths requtramsMs Ustod must submit Battle Creek, Michigan 49016, by tn al 61M62-1152, or via small at County Commission Rear, left to right: Tim. Joe. Portia. Commissioner Tom Antsa. Center Maggie (with Alex). Sam (with Claudic). Right: me. And then I thoughi of worldly things I might might miss । come tomorrow. I thought ' J * of " you and11 ! when I' did my b heart was filled with sonw. • with sorrow. H But when I walked through heaven’s gates. I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled A Wilkinson Re lore you and miss you so much. AU our lore— Jartjo. <wl ( nA 9489549 wiiktomOiserv.net �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 ■yfyiea. Obitacvtles Donald W. Rogers______ | PORTLAND - DonJd W. Rogers, age 84, passed away Friday. June 28. 2002. He was bom in Orange Township on April 20,1918 the son of Warren and Millie (Shaw) Rogers. He was a life-long fanner who enjoyed 4­ H. Mr. Rogers was a life-long member of the Quarter Horse Association, was a Hall of Fame fanner, served on the Portland School Board for 1 1/2 terms, and was a member of the Portland United Methodist Church for 77 years. He was preceded in death by his parents: brother. Charles Rogers. Surviving are his wife of 62 years. Kathyleen "Kate” Rogers; daughters. Joan (James) Trumble of St. Johns and Mary (Bill) Leonard of Portland; sons. Larry (Cheryl) Rogers of Portland and Douglas (Judy) Rogers of Battle Creek; grandchil­ dren. Joseph (Jessi) McCrumb of Portland, Terri (Allan) Miller of Portland, Troy (Lisa) Leonard of Williamston. Scott (Missy) Leonard of Portland. Bill (Tracy) Leonard of Portland, Sieven (Brenda) Rogers of Portland. Patrick (Debra) Rogers of Portland. Ronald (Becky) Rogers of Portland. Adam Rogers of Chicago, and Sara Rogers of Kalamazoo. The funeral service was held Monday. July I, 2002 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home. Rev. Scott K. Otis. Pastor of Portland United Methodist Church officiat­ ed. For those desiring, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Ionia Hospice or the Portland United Methodist Church, in memory of Donald W. Rogers. Arrangements were entrusted to the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Pamela Jo (McCaul) Richards CLARKSVILLE - Pamela Jo (McCaul) Richards, age 39.of Clarksville left us sud­ denly to be with the Lord our savior due to an accident July 13. 2002. She was married on Feb. 26, 2002 to Lee Richards her soul mate, on the sandy beach­ es of Florida. She leaves behind her loving parents and family Robert and June (Pierce-fteld) McCaul of Clarksville. Her brother and family David and Lisa McCaul, Steffen and Andrea; her sisters and family. Janice Cowling. Desiree and Ceaira of Lake Odessa and Theresa and Kerry McMillen. Shelly and Leanne of Clarksville; mother­ in-law Beverly Richards; brothers-in-law. Charles Richards. Eugene Richards; sister­ in-law. Rosemary Wolverton and families. Her new family Jodi. Staci. Brian and Chris Richards and grandchildren. She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles and cousins. Pam graduated from Lakewood High School in 1980 and started her 22-year career at the Campbell Agency in Byron Center. She loved the sun. especially when she was in her new boat. She loved to spoil her nieces. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Pastor Rich Wollan of Gateway Community Church officiated. Interment was in Clarksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial college trust fund has been set up for her nieces whom she loved and cherished, or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. HELP WANTED OFFICE NURSE Hastings family practice office Part time, approximately 30 hours, RN or LPN Send resume to: Ad #137 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Special of the Week SALES HOURS: 616-948-8000 Today or loll ~Josephin^^<ieman>r [ BATTLE CREEK - Josephine O. Riemann. 83. of Battle Creek, died Sunday. July 14, 2002 al Tendercare Hastings. She was bom June 27. 1919 in Nashville to Elmer P. and Gladys M. (Gardner) Belson. She was raised in Nashville and Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1936. As a young woman, she worked in the family business, the Hastings Bakery. She later worked for Michigan Bell Telephone during World War II. Jo married Dr. Martin L. Riemann on Dec. 26, 1943. They were married over 49 years until his death on March 12. 1993. She was also preceded in death by a brother Howard E. Belson and a sister Vada M. (Gaye) Schilleman Pavese. Jo was an accomplished seamstress, using her special talents to sew for herself as well as her nieces and nephew. She enjoyed shopping for antiques, which she tastefully used in decorating her home. She was a charter member of Westlake Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek and a member of the International P.E.O. Sisterhood where she served as president of Chapter CR from 1974-76. Surviving are brother and sister-in-law. Carl J. and Mary E. Belson of Hastings; nieces. Merry Ossenhcimer of Hastings and Sandy (Dennis) Shaffer of Battle Creek; nephew, D.E. (Corky) Schilleman of Brandon. Fla.; five grand nieces and two grand nephews. Services were held Thursday. July 18. 2002 at Shaw Funeral Home. Pastor B. Mason Sham bach officiated. Interment. Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may go to Alzheimer's Association, P.E.O., Westlake Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Shaw Funeral Home. Dump him Dear Ann Landers: You often ask read­ ers: "Are you better off with him or without him?”!’** been wrestling with that ques­ tion and am not sure what the answer is. I hope you will clear it up for me. I am divorced and in my 50s. I’ve been dating "John" for two years. He has been divorced three times. John is generous, helpful and usually supportive. However, he also lies, and I suspect he is cheating on me. He disappears for hours at a time and won't answer his cell phone. When I ask where he’s been, he accuses me of stalking him and trying to control his life. John insists I am the love of his life but won’t marry me. He tells me he has health problems and doesn’t want to be a financial burden. He says if I marry him. I will be re­ sponsible for his medical bills, since he has no money socked away. I don’t believe it John seems healthy as a horse and just bought a fancy new car. I take care of my elderly mother, and John is the only diversion in my life. He gets me out of the house, and we have fun together. I don’t want to dump him and be lonely. Please tell me what to do. - Unde­ cided in Florida. ONLY Monday & Wednesday unbl 8 Tue, Thu ft Fn until 6 Saturday until 3 Coll | Editor’s Note: Ann Landers answered her readers' letters up to her death on June 22. The following was one of her last columns. Dear Ann Landers: 1 would like to re­ spond to the letter about "Ella,” the woman who learned she has a genetic mart er for breast cancer. People often react to this news with anger, sadness, fear and pro­ longed grief. It is understandable that Ella is feeling alone and helpless. Please tell her to see a genetic counselor. Genetic counselors are health care profes­ sionals who specialize in the medical and emotional aspects of genetic testing. A counselor will translate complicated and confusing technical information and help Ella in a supportive, caring way. A coun­ selor can also refer Ella to a social worker or psychologist, and can arrange for her to speak to other women at high risk. Two such women have developed an excellent Internet resource called FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered) at www.facingourrisk.org. There are nearly 2,000 genetic coun­ selors in North America. To contact one. Ella can ask her doctor, or she can access www.nsgc.org for a referral. I work with many women in Ella’s situation, and with time, many do feel empowered by this in­ formation. They exert control over their risk and make decisions that enhance their health and well-being. The good news is that women at high risk for breast and ovar­ ian cancer have medical options that their mothers and grandmothers did not have. Meeting with a genetic counselor can be of enormous help. - Katherine Schneider. MPH, CGC. President, National Society of Genetic Counselors, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston. Dear Katherine Schneider. Thank you for your excellent advice. I hope my readers will take advantage of the resources you listed and get whatever help they need. Bless you for writing. $J| QQE 97 FORD ESCORT LX AUTO, AIR, CASSETTE, ONLY 36,000 MILES Genetic heip HASTINGS - Betty Kathryn (Kinnan) Miller, age 77, of Hastings and formerly of New Bedford, Pennsylvania, died Monday, July 15. 2002 at Tendercare in Hastings, Michigan. She was bom October 22. 1924 in West Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Roy and Mae Kinnan. Betty was married to Waller (Turk) G. Miller Sr. on May 12, 1944 and died on January 31, 1998. Betty Miller is survived by sons. Walter Jr. (Elizabeth) of Hastings, MI. and Ronald (Sherry) of Edinburg. Pennsylvania; daughter, Kathryn of Seattle. Washington; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and sister, Edna Hoffman of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Goldie Pierce Bush and Virginia Zarlingo and brother, William Kinnan. Respecting her wishes no visitations. Graveside services will be held at Mount Tabor Cemetery in New Bethlehem. Pennsylvania. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. tree 1 -888-494-5539 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Delton Kellogg Schools Our school can provide an excellent personalized learning environment for your child Delton Kellogg Schools, a caring teaming environment is a small, close-knit community, is par­ ticipating in Schools of Ounce for the 2002-03 School Year. Students who reside tn adjoining VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR CASA for Kids, Inc. (Court Apomted Special Advocates) is seeking a full-time volunteer coordinator to assist in operating a dual county advocacy program. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 1. Coordinate/supervise/assist volunteers in all aspects of case assignments, court reports and volunteer meetings in both Barry and Eaton counties. 2. Assist in all volunteer training. 3. Ability to organize and maintain office files. 4. Basic computer skills. 5. Previous experience and knowledge of child abuse and neglect issues desirable. 6. Degree preferred. Send resume to: CASA for Kids, Inc., Attn.: Search Committee 430 Barfield Dr., Hastings, Ml 49058 ______ school districts or adjoining intermediate school districts are eligible to apply for enrollment We maintain the benefits of a small school white providing diversity and creativity in our p’-ogram offerings. • A safe and disciplined school environment • Excellent academic and vocational programs PUBLIC NOTICE • Teacher-student relationships focus on individual students Consider the benefits of a small school: • Student opportunities for leadership and participation in co-curricular activities • Close parent-teacher relationships • Community values of honesty, integrity and responsibility shared by teachers. Meetings of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held on the seoend Monday • Excellent community support for schools August 12. 2002 Barry LS D.. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan • More freedom for decision making by students, teachers, staff and community September 9. 2002 Barry I S.D.. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan There are openings in all areas of the secondary and elementary levels EXCEPT 7th GRADE Please apply in writing by July 26, 2002. Requests should be sent to: Superintendent’s Office Delton Kellogg Schools October 14. 2002 Barry LS D.. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan November 11. 2002 Barry LS D.. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan December 9. 2002 Barry I.S.D.. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan January 13. 2003 Barry I SO.. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. Michigan February 10.2003 Barry LSD.. 535 W WoodUwn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan March 10. 2003 Detton Kellogg Elementary. 327 North Grove Street. DeHon. Michigan April 14. 2003 Barry I S.D. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan 327 North Grove Street May 12.2003 Barry I S.D. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hasbrgs, Michigan Delton, Ml 49046 June 9. 2003 Barry LS D.. 535 W Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan For more information on our schools call 623-9246 No sale Dear Ann Landers: My cousin, •Joanne,” recently started selling life insur­ ance. and she is making a pest of herself. Every time there is a family gathering, she pressures us to buy a policy. I am in my mid-SOs and quite happy with my current insurance coverage. I have told Joanne that I am not interested in a new policy. Now, when she sees me. I get the cold-shoulder treatment. Because Joanne is selling insurance, she thinks she has the right to ask all kinds of intrusive questions, such as how much money I earn, what health problems I have, and so on. I consider this information pri­ vate. Frankly. I don’t trust her not to gossip about it to other family members. I am not the only relative with this prob­ lem. Can you tell us how to get Joanne off our backs without causing hard feelings? Pittsburgh Polly. Dear Polly: You are under no obligation to give Joanne any personal information or allow her to sell you an insurance policy. Her aggressive technique is creating illwill, and I hope she figures it out before she alienates the entire family. In the meantime, if she approaches you again, smile politely and say. "I’m happy with my current cover­ age. but if I should change my mind, you’ll be the first to know.” Repeat this until she gives up. Keep china? Dear Ann Landers: My parents have been divorced since I was a baby. At the time they married, my great-grandmother gave my mom a set of heirloom china. When they divorced. Dad said the china should be relumed to him and kept in the family. My mother refused. She packed it away in storage saying one day. the china would belong to me. Since I was 5 years old. my father has been pressuring me to return the family china. I never had a clue what he was talk­ ing about. Last week. I finally told my mom about the china, and she showed me the set. She was angry that Dad had been harassing me all these years. She said the dishes now belong to me and I am under no obligation to return them to my father. I am only 17, Ann. Should I keep the china, since 1 am part of the family, or should 1 return the set to my father? - Re­ lated in Maryland. Dear Maryland: There are several ques­ tions you need to answer first Is the heir­ loom set mentioned in the divorce agree­ ment? Who is legally entitled to have it? If your father has no legal claim to the set. do you really want it. or will it remind you of your father’s harassment? If there is no legal reason to give the china back to your father, you may keep it if you wish. Then, tell your father that the china is now “back in the family” and you promise to take good care of iL Pretty pink? Dear Ann Landers: I just read the letter from "California Grandma,” whose daugh­ ter-in-law refused to dress her new baby girl in pink clothing. When my twin daughters were bom. I de­ cided not to let them wear pink. I was a tomboy and hated all that frilly, girlie stuff. If someone bought my daughters a pink dress. I would exchange it for overalls in yellow or green. My daughters are now 3 years old. and they LOVE pink. I have no idea how this happened. Obviously, they developed their own preferences, and my efforts to turn them into tomboys were pointless. I have given up and will buy them pink dresses be­ cause that’s what they want to wear. Mother of Princesses in Omaha, Neb. Dear Omaha: I hope all the parents out there are listening. Thank you for being the Voice of Experience. Gem of the Day (credit Mark Twain): Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people do that, but the really great make you feel that you. too, can somehow become great. In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967). Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meeting for the 2002-2003 school year of each month. 7:30 p.m. Location and dates as follows. administrators and parents Dear Florida: Tell John goodbye and not lo slant the door on the way out. Not only is he using you. he is taking up your time arid preventing you from meeting someone more suitable. John's occasional compan­ ionship does not make up for his flaws. Be­ lieve me. it is better to be alone than to wish you were. ••••• When planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Lan­ ders Guide for Brides" has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $455.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.July 18. 2002 - Page 9 Th. Frrj>rh rj.i... rug bratdr-d From TIM€ to TIM€ qtnit. by Joyce E Weinbrecht suit of ladies* umler garments mtant'----- Child krut child Barry County Fair premiums 1887 We will do the conclusion of Barry County Log Cabins next week. This week we are sharing the Premium Book from 1X87. Barry County Fair is celebrating its I5(hh anniversary from July 13. through July 20. 2002. This premium book was given to us by the late Dons Tinkler. Ii-n elot'i Diuilr! Ii iTatt GENERAL RULES lian-l paintisi <>t Im Inmilv utiiirr -' t«, tlic articles i<t pr-rnitnii .ntribjri-nt i— I.lldrrn over • mid nnd» The animal mrrting ■ Ail premiums not railed Ail • ENTRY BLANK. lambr<-<puii carnage .dghan mtant algiutn 35th ANNUAL FAIR I mn co'iiion IH-Iurr Un- rvrtiiriif OF THE todel DIVISION H. MECHANICAL WORK Barry Co. Agricultu’l Society. have n-> diniculty m tlndliig them > that the judges will ir !<rui" "krd l.j Clash l. Fakm Implcment'i. $3 (11 -*_• (Ml B-st hay scale .•ntiimittrr fair. 'hail, it • .ni'id- desire to enter the fullotcintj articles: imrn .lihlg'-s David Eyclcsbynier. lx-c Hei*d. H< rl>cn Wairath PREMIUM LIST 11 illmiui. la-ti utiil-d to ■ oinjwtc fur such premium. « A.l aniiu.d'or ar’ii b-s ofti-rril lor exhibition, shall tton or linen embroul- letter marking, silk embroidery . fam t gold potm work .... con>|iany pn>|»Tty in firm naw “ ‘ ‘ ' mud have tn-rn maun vtnbltor, to entitle them (irrmiutti Infant-, idank-t. » Ik embroidery, infant's dress or skirt, silk.. ... specimen of plush work. s|*clmcn of rtblMin work ... TroUiug F«»r County Hofm-i. tour y«-ar» old or .hibltion. 'hall he marked a amnestic nuiilllsi ture. Ottoman cover knit or crochet pillow sham mile liral> - "inix-titlon riui n. .*>. Trotting-F'T->UlllomowiMHl and uuulr uir wa rt-niov in lice mat a ,ipi ■le*iRUattliR the ring. .uid tle-nmile bents I., till - -rt Ui.it aium.iS . •>mjH-t — iirnrh-. for carriage or tli.’CI - 'll special ttotllnu In the rr.ril.ir h- •nilfUng v premium will N- |wl until utive committee, ami they may ami pjirtieular nainr. So. t—Base Bail uamc. for ciuunpionshin oi tlteroun Five lun- and otti all loot race; ‘JU rod left -ui the ground and liorw k :» t-nu- rly kept. viginil '■talliou ; ,Uld COIVlU* UliR Rr*t Brood Man- armni|ian>drd by roll THIRTY-FIFTH Claws 3. Caiunkt Wabk. Best dressing bureau ... .... . ti nier table .... dining table twdstvad ... ... . flower stand rustle chair work stand ... . washstand. . ... mantel shelf . . ... • I M'k -I.-If . hanging bracket ... Best double hnnirss .. <lngie linnirwi ... . ruling bridle pair of fine boot* pair of -oars,- IhmO.................. pair gents- -.ooei pair ladle.- shoes . ----l»air ili: |wn ... I*air cbildren's shoes Clash5. Mm ki.laneoi s. Best panel door .. iitsbie window blinds . outside window bltuds . screen door . window sash ... s|we:nici>s w<hhI turning tl -or barrel half dozen brooms bill 'ling bn-k ... . Well bn-k . artificial teeth specimen of ttnwanN It All articles throughout this division must t>r the work of a county workman. Persons are cordially invitol to exhibit nianntactured articles of all kinds made out.ide the county, with the assurance that every l-nibie op|M>rtiinitv lor duplay will Is- given. The committee will examine the various exhiblta, and in their report specially mention such as seem to them t>est. but premiums are necessarily withheld. R" from -'tunning In th-' I PREMIUM LIST Best lumt*rr or larm wagon two horse carnage nnr-lMirse carnage ------- -----------two horse ilrigli • mr hone sir igli .................. Imb sleighs wheelbarrow ... .... I-U»*i. I.KATHF.Il WollK. ■t the premium, shall I"animal. 17 All h am DIVISION K CHILDREN'S WORK UNDER U • hall be paid In full, iiiiums -hall be paid Brat I »«!•• dollar will Colli enured in thu class mii.it correspond as to size with classes I amt x INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES DIVISION I. ImiMESTIC MANt’FACTUllES. Judges Mrs. Thomas Alvrrsou. Mr. Anna Powers. Mrs. Addle Perry Best domestic flannel .. si oo w pair woolen blankets i w 50 nig carpet 1 tv 3o Judges Mrs John SUQson. Mrs. J. W. Bentley. Mrs J J. Hendershott. Best splint work. 80 So fret saw Jo collection pressed flowers m specimen of drawing-... w matot Michigan . i 00 haii'I-wrttitig ............. m tidy 50 {Here work . .................. M) mining ..... so doll dressed 50 variety cardboard work jo air castle ...................... .... so cardboard bracket .... so hair receiver . vi letter holder bunit match cas.. so h..irpm c.ise so frame so mode apron 50 darned nosier}-............................................. 5,1 transfer work .. so boqnet o| |>aper flowers. 50 roUccUon of insects ... 100 DIVISION L AKTaFUiWEILS. BIRDS AND F18IIE8 Judges F IL Timniennnji. Mrs 1). G. Kobinvn. Mts* Mav bwrttey. I'LANll. ART. Host landscape in oil panel puinitng . decorative painting lieiicil drawn,”.... . . pen am! ink drawing . ttetimansiiip ................. collection of r-hes photographs I'LAwatL Flow Kim. Hcst <»rangc tree lemon tree . . oleander tree Jerusalem cherry tree banging liaskrt. tilled sot varieties of rare plants specimen of oecnted gerai-mms. iptvlmcn double flowering geraniums specimen single flowering geraniums, sjiecim-u heliotroph in bloom ... ctdlrclion of blgomas collection of veriteuixs . collection of aators .... ... collection of drummond phlox rice plant sea Odious specimen of cxlla in bloom collection of everlasting flowers floral design .utr a -.uorutn. and may till !>->t of Urn— nrrM-nt shall be Best driving by lady ■miiiin will not - awarded when the animal BARRY COUNTY point* <4 rotor, form, action aim marks of riniuraner. LEGAL NOTICES DIVISION H- HORSES EUR DRAFT. iiiirstic niAiiiif .. lure, tail mav JiidRO-tiuy Durfee. U kshington S|*ouuble. Bidelman. Clash i-Stalljowh, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED Agricultural FOR THAT PURPOSE. must not weigh i- I u;--u th, anima:' :—|<>rr M*uding them from a certain Mortgage made by Rick L. Bolton, a sin­ awarding - ■ittinitlee will designate the awards Baders ■ an utld. n-'l gle man. and Melissa L. Harvath. a single woman to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING fled l>m««l man1 iuvnnijiaturd In colt CORPORATION dated August 29. 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on ddrn to convey -wiirrmip--I animals<>r ! H|.«-k «hall biralxh a August 31. 2000. in Document No 1048902 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the HASTINGS. MICH.. Slickline colt ORDER OF EXERCISES Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 27-30, 1887. •xhitu Best tram fur draft f7 <c 8‘- to ii«i -lav the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for .L ritlSUSd H"LHK. taimuauon nt ic INTRoDVCTtiRY. the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest k |> m.. totw followed bv The following IS the pflliitllll lid "I the thlrt v-flftli date of this Notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of S99.259 62 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on August 1.2002. at 1 00 p.m . on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for iiid>iti'lil|i divided; , wilt I"' called at 10 50 percent per annum, legal costs, attor­ neys fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee Conseco Finance Servicing ami amount ■>' premiums ottered, ami the offler Sx trtv will Irgv no done unturned in outer to make it Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of unrsr i« in -*|«l-inlnl omditton and Harry H llllllblr >trti|w-T all of u» dinei Default having been made in the conditions of -sOEEIfERS OE TJIE SOCIETY** - "II. HIM! ■■ - ..... ........... . coming to th- fair r«» »<•<• Then let us have a lair that wi 1 —lii— al) f..rm-r ours. A fair «le-r<- Bn- lior-s atnt e ittle. *icrk 'Wine, improved breed <d •been and |M>ultrs mav !>- exhibited and admired by thu mea..' .-•Hti|s-tlt|nn. better breeding »lU t* -neouragrd ami .Judges ianeHl. M M I’rimilr.r. w Pair Dark Brahma Miirnhut. Bi said sale, said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows to-wit Parcel "C" Part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7. Town 2 North Range 8 West described as. Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 7. thence South 88 degrees 34 16’ West 497 86 feet along the North line of said Section 7 to the Point of Beginning, thence South 88 degrees 34 16" West 248 83 feet, thence South 2 degrees 38’36 East 262 69 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 7. thence North 88 degrees 34'16 East EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: . ROB'SSO HOQEMS. 248 83 feet: thence North 2 degrees 38 38' West 262 60 feet to the Point of Beginning Subject to highway right-of-way for Bryan Road over the ha* no tli-trnd North 33 00 feet thereof The redemption period shall be six (6) months SUPERINTENDENTS. Mi'- i> W .Ul-l-.rt ;!«>rtw and Ainuaetnenta. luttlr Flora! Hail. ..Fruit. from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment 1* abandonment occurs after sale Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. PO Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 June 26. 2002 All board members present and no guests Accepted corrections to the Ambulance con­ tract. reviewed Road Commission concerns and approved sending letter with payment, and dis­ cussed Park land Meeting adjourned at 9 43 a m Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patncia Albert Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Seaver. Cindy Seaver and a/k/a Cindy M Seaver (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc . f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc . a California Corporation Mortgagee dated February 9. 2000 and record­ ed on February 11. 2000 Instrument Number 1041056 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 94/.00 dollars ($107 222 94) including interest at 6 750 % per annum Under the power oi sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a s^le of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p m . on August 15. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 6 of Supervisor s Plat of the Village of Prameville according to the recorded Plat there­ of. as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats Page 74 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 4 2002 FOR INFORMATION ruEASE CALL Dolphins 24S-593 1309 Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER ALWARD A ROY PC Trott & Trott. PC BY DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Division I. Synopsis Hope Township Special Board Meeting (7/25) Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File -200122710 Dolphins (8/1) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 Hastings, Delton grid grads make trip Down Under by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Barry County residents enjoy a number of pleasurable destinations every summer, from Gun Lake to Algonquin Lake, from Yankee Springs to Charlton Park. But if future local athletes maintain this summer’s trend, a surprising — and slightly more distant — spot may work it’s way on the list: Australia. No fewer than three 2002 grads of area high schools traveled Down Under this month to participate in athletic exchange programs. Football players Jeremy Pond of Hastings and Mark Ruthruff of Delton-Kel­ logg returned last weekend from their 13­ day trip, and baseball player Ryan Goris of Maple Valley completes his 15-day trip this weekend. Pond, a lineman, and Ruthruff, a kicker, were members of an all-star football team made up of players from Michigan and five other eastern states, including New York, New Jersey. West Virginia. Maryland and North Carolina. They were invited to par­ ticipate by International Sports Specialists, the Australian company that organizes the trip. "I d recommend (the trip) to anybody. I loved it." Pond said. “Australia is the only place outside the U.S. I really wanted to go. and now I want to go back. "At first I wasn’t sure, but once the time came, I was so pumped. Everybody en­ joyed it and got along great, and no one wanted to leave. I’d love to go back tomor­ row." Ruthruff agreed. "It was well worth it.” he said. “I’ll probably never have a chance to do something like that again." It was the first trip overseas for both players, and the first time Ruthruff had ever been on a plane. They stayed and played in the town of Surfers Paradise on Queensland's famous Gold Coast. Their team competed in the Down Under Bowl, the largest football tournament out­ side the United States, which draws over 1.700 athletes annually from all over the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. The squad narrowly lost both of its games to teams from Arkansas (in overtime) and Colorado. Because their team included players from several different states, they only had one practice together before their first game. Pond was amazed by how quickly the team gelled. "Wc flowed together really well,” Pond > 4 MT * » I ■ V- r J- ura HO 3i •AST MP USWi «fl.' 57 The 2002 Michigan/Eastem States football team traveled to the Down Under Bowl in Australia, along with Delton-Kellogg grad Mark Ruthruff (front row. first on the left) and Hastings grad Jeremy Pond (back row. third from left) said. "Our first practice together seemed as smooth as the end of the high school sea­ son." Most participants are going on to play in college. The team included recruits uf Michigan State. Penn State, Georgia, Princeton and Georgetown, among others. The majority of the trip, however, was spent away from the football field. The players took advantage of opportunities to soak up local sights, like beaches, zoos and restaurants, and local culture, like a bunch of friendly Aussie girls from university field hockey teams. “The people down there were very friendly, and they seemed very pleased to have us there." Pond said. "People were really nice." Ruthruff said. “They really liked Americans.” The players also gol to see some of Aus­ tralia's trademark wildlife, including kan­ garoos, wallabies, koalas and Tasmanian devils. “The devils are pretty cool," Ruthruff said. “They look like a giant rat with sharp teeth, and they're really fast. I wasted like five photos trying to take a picture of one." Probably the most major adjustment faced by the players was the change in time. The trip carried them across the inter­ national date line, which caused them to Crunch Time bv Matt Cowall Summer offers us time for stressful recreation Ah, summer. •@#%! summer. The human condition is just not complete without a little suffering. At some basic, ancient, internal level, we crave it. And in a country where most of us arc lucky enough to enjoy regular food, water and shelter, sometimes wc find it necessary to create our own misery. We call the process “recreation.” In Michigan, the weather docs a pretty good job of putting us down for most of the year. Nothing sours a mood better than a long, gray winter. But when summer hits — woo hoo! — there isn’t nearly as much to complain about. Wc brave the mosquitoes and humidity with hardly a shrug. So to make sure wc get our frustration fix even when the weather’s nice, wc under­ take a variety of activities that most of us have no hope of mastering. Considering marriage, or maybe just screening a prospective roommate? Here’s an acid test: go canoeing. If you can make it five minutes in one of those tippy boats with­ out arguing, you’ve found your soul mate. Meanwhile, golf and fishing continue to draw legions of eager masochists like bugs to a zapper. I got away from both activities for quite a few years, but I’ve relapsed with a venge­ ance. Last summer, I restocked my fishing supplies, and last week. 1 bought some golf clubs. I am now fully, stylishly equipped to bang my head against the wall. And indeed, I couldn't be happier. Golf ind fishing are proof-positive of our innate lust for failure, but they redeem themselves, and keep us coming back again and again, by offering ever-present possi­ bilities — however slim they may be — to flin with greatness. Tiger Woods is indisputably the best golfer in the world today, and he’ll try to take another step toward cementing his status as the best ever at the British Open this week. But no matter the goifer or the course, the lowest score anyone can get anywhere is a holc-in-one. They’re rare, but even 'liger can't trump an ace, and all it takes is one lucky swing of the club. In many ways, the same goes for fishing. Legendary lunkers lurk in many of Michi­ gan's lakes, and sometimes being in the right place at the right time is the difference be­ tween getting skunked and getting in the record books. Every cast is full of possibility, just like every hack of a golf club. For most of us. amazing success is a long shot, but it’s never entirely out of reach. Neither is the rough on a golf course, nor any countless number of lure-gobbling snags smugly waiting to empty your tackle box. If golf was about plunking trees, and if fishing was about getting my line tangled in their branches. I’d be hailed as one of the best. But the disasters are short-term, as your memory must be to return to these hapless pursuits time after time. Every shot and every cast is a new beginning, and for true be­ lievers. redemption is a temptation too great to resist. So don't be afraid to shoulder your bag or tackle once again this weekend, no matter how loaded they may be with bruised ego and overinflated expectations. And if at first you don’t succeed, welcome to the club. Happy Summer. Sec you next week. lose a day going down, then gain a day coming back. "Wc left Australia on Tuesday and gol lo Hawaii on Monday." Ruthruff said. By Wednesday. 1 couldn’t tell what day it was." The players also had to lake care to fol­ low the “Keep Australia Clean" law. which banned spitting, among other things. Pond felt like spitting when he was introduced to vegemite. a sticky brown yeast spread that is a beloved Australian staple. "The food is definitely better in the U.S..” Pond said. "(Australians) pul vegemite on everything. 1 learned early to always ask for no vegemite." The team spent a few nights in Hawaii on the way home. Ruthruff took a tour of Pearl Harbor, an experience he found mov­ ing. "It’s kind of ceric being there, in the same spot where the ships sank and people died." he said. Both players raised money to offset some of the cost of the trip, and both arc grateful for the support they received from the community. Pond, who was born in Wyoming and Hastings' Jeremy Pond gets up dose and personal with one of the natives during his trip to Australia. normally spends summers on his grandma’s 6.000-acrc cattle ranch in South Dakota, is on his way back out lo play for Black Hills State University, probably as a linebacker or defensive end. Ruthruff will start off this fall at Kalama­ zoo Community College before transferring to Northern Michigan University. He will attend tryouts this spring as a kicker for the Kalamazoo Dawgs, a semipro football team. Hastings Crush softball team 3rd at Jackson Summer Slam The Hastings Crush softball team partici­ pated in the Summer Sum Tournament in Jackson last weekend, finishing third against teams from all over lower Michi­ gan. The Crush opened up the tournament on Friday night against the Allen Park Xtrcmc. Abbie Allerding pitched a one-hit gem, shutting out the Xtrcmc in the Crush’s 8-0 win. Allerding struck out nine. The Hastings team scored at least one run in ever)- inning of the game as seven different players had hits. Courtney Fortier and Amber Thomas each hit a triple and two singles to lead the attack. Tiffany Howell. Kelly Vincent. Jenny Wanland, Heidi Wear and Ashley Gibson added base hits. Fortier scored three of the eight Crush runs. In the second game of the tournament, the Crush faced the Lansing BAMM White. The Hastings team pounded ou! seven hits, including four doubles, but it was not quite enough as they came up on the short end of a 5-3 score. Howell had two singles in the game lo lead the Hastings hitters. The four doubles were stroked by Thomas, Ashley Bunge, Halie Terrel and Allerding. Alex Green­ field also had a base hit. Allerding scored two runs in the game. Thomas went the distance on the mound and fanned three Lansing batters. Allerding returned to the mound for the third game of the tournament against the Onsted Ladycats, and she gunned her sec­ ond shutout in as many outings to leac the Crush to another 8-0 victory. Aliening struck out seven and allowed just two nits Hastings’ Amber Thomas. (File photo by Perry Hardin) and no walks. Four Hastings players had hits. Thomas and Allerding each hit doubles, and Terrel and Fortier hit singles. Terrel had two RBIs. and the Hastings cause was helped by four Onsted errors. In their first game on Sunday, the Crush found themselves in a quarterfinal rematch with the Allen Park Xtrcmc. Thomas threw the third shutout of the tournament for Hastings as she led her team into the semi­ finals with a 3-0 win. Thomas allowed only one hit and struck out two. Thomas starred at the plate as well, driv­ ing in all three Hastings runs with a base hit and a sacrifice fly. Vincent, Fortier and Al­ lerding also had base hits in the game, and Fortier scored two runs. With just four teams left in the tourna­ ment on Sunday afternoon, the Crush bat­ tled the Lansing BAMM Red team in the semis. The BAMM Red, like its BAMM White sister learn, is an all-star travel team made up of players from many different Lansing schools. The Crush gave the BAMM Red all it could handle before dropping a narrow 2-1 decision. Allerding pitched another fine game, al­ lowing six hits against six Ks. Vincent recorded two hits, including a double, to pace the Hastings hitting attack, and she scored the lone Crush run qff the bat of Allerding. Howell, Allerding, Wear and Cassie Meade each had a hit in the game. Crush 10-2 in Battle Creek League The Hastings Crush finished the Battle Creek Summer League season by sweeping a doublehcadcr from Galesburg-Augusta on Monday night, 8-3 and 16-3. Abbie Allerding. Halie Terrel, Amber Thomas and Heidi Wear shared the pitch­ ing duties on the night with Allerding and Thomas getting the wins. The hitting attack was paced by June Bishop, who had a triple and three RBIs on the nighl. DeAnn Wright. Tiffany Howell, Courtney Fortier, Wear, Ashley Gibson and Jenny Wanland all had hits on the night. The Crush finish the Baltic Creek season with a record of 10-2. Youth Baseball South Central Michigan Youth Base­ ball (SCMYB) standings as of July 6: Hastings Insurance Center/ Wilder’s Auto.................. ....... ............. 5-11 Willie Mays 10-&-under Division Mickey Mantle 16-&-under Division Hastings Elks........................................10-3 Middleville Design Wear....................11-6 Lakewood Mapes Furniture/ Mark Woodman Plumbing................. 10-8 Middleville James Peurach. DDS.... 6-11 Hastings Pennock Health and Wellness Center..................................3-13 Hastings#! Garrett/The Bib............... 4-0 Middleville Bradley/ Hastings NAPA.................................... 3-0 Lakewood Tacey.................................. 1-0 Delton Charon....................................... 2-4 Hastings #2 Davis................................ 0-5 Lakewood 8, Middleville Tires2000/Bruccs Frame & Alignment 2. Caleb Yager pitched three innings for Lakewood, allowing only one hit in the first inning. Michael Barbour came in to re­ lieve, pitching the last four innings and holding Middleville lo two runs. Lakewood hit the ball well again, totalling 15 hits. Barbour was the top hitter, going 4-for-4, followed by Hilley, Yager and Salazar each going 3-for-4. SCMYB results from June 24-July 6: Willie Mays Division Lakewood Baseball............................18-2 Middleville Tires2000/ Bruce’s Frame & Alignment................9-5 Middleville Thomapple Financial Center...................................................... 7-8 Hastings Temple Trucking Services...7-8 Hastings Pennock Pharmacy..............5-11 Hastings Car Club................................1-14 Sandy Koufax 14-&-undcr Division Lakewood Blue Stix....................... —16-0 Lakewood Baseball Club..................... 8-5 Middleville Cornerstone Furniture.... 6-9 Middleville Dan Valley Excavating............................................ 8-12 Hastings Thomapple Valley Family Health...................................................... 4-9 Pennock Pharmacy 10, Temple Trucking 6. Pee Wee Reese 12-&-under Division Design Wear 21. Hastings Pennock Health & Wellness Center 14. Pec Wee Reese Division Lakewood 14. Hastings Temple Truck­ ing 1. Michael Barbour pitched the first three innings, striking out five and allowing no hits. Caleb Yager came in to relieve, strik­ ing out six and only allowing two hits. Lakewood's bats were on fire, totalling 20 hits. Top hitters for Lakewood were Mi­ chael Barbour Eddie Salazar and Caleb Yager, all going 3-for-5. R. Mathis and J. Tolger both had singles for Hastings. Pennock Pharmacy defeated Temple Trucking behind a strong combined pitch­ ing performance by Bob Steinke and Ty Kalmink. Steinke had nine strikeouts and Kalmink had two in one inning of relief. John Fclpaush led the attack, getting on base three times and scoring twice. Trent Brisboe and Dylan McKay were also on base twice apiece and they both scored two runs. Dylan Cudahcc pitched well for Temple. They were led on offense by Trevor Heacock, who was on base three times in three at bats and scored twice. Ricky Mathis was on base three times and scored twice while Alec Wilcox was also on three times and See YOUTH BASEBALL, page 12 �Th, Hutmgs Banner - Thursday, JJy 1B. 2002 - Paga 11 Seven elected to area Fastpitch Hall of Fame Seven members of the ’’Greatest Genera­ tion” were also some of the greatest fast­ pitch softball players ever in the area, and they make up the inaugural class of the new Fastpitch Hall of Fame in Freeport. Clark Payne, Harold Eckert, Stanley “Ike” Thompson, Vernon “Stub” Allerding, Francis (Fran) Goggins, Don Bowers and Orton Seese were inducted into the Hall in ceremonies July 13 at the Freeport Fast­ pitch Tournament. Fair weather and sunny skies greeted fans, families and friends of the inductees, three teams from Hastings and three from the Coldwater area for a day of play, re­ membrance and celebration. In addition to the men’s tournament, All­ Star teams of junior high school girls from Lakewood and Middleville ThornappleKcllogg played in the Hall of Fame feature game. Lake wood won a game shortened by two innings but thoroughly enjoyed by spectators. Michigan Amateur Softball District 2 Commissioner Tom Daum conducted in­ duction ceremonies following opening re­ marks by Freeport Village President Tim Fish and welcoming remarks by District 2 Commissioner-at-large Larry Hamp. Rich Kunde, Hamp, Gerald Eckert and Don Bowers were part of a subcommittee named to search for and nominate induc­ tees. Bowers was surprised to find himself among the inductees, according to Hamp, who had high praise for Bowers. “(Bowers is) the only one of these gen­ tlemen I ever managed against,” said Hamp, a long-time manager. “He was a fine catcher, but really gave me fits from the plate.” Hamp went on to describe Bowers as a dangerous place-hitter across the field, who often seemed to “hit at will.” According to Kunde, Bowers “served the game as player, teacher, coach, manager, and commis­ sioner, (and) he still umpires.” “Don has served our game in every imaginable way since the early 1950s,” Daum said. “He's still serving ti.c game and was named a member (of the Hall) by unanimous acclaim.” Stub Allerding began playing fastpitch in the area after returning from the Korean War. He met fellow inductee Ike Thomp­ son, one of the area's earliest players and first windmill pitchers. Thompson “recog­ nized a kindred spirit” and began giving “the young fella tips,” launching a 50-year friendship. Allerding went on to dominate on the mound for more years than hitters care to contemplate, just as Thompson did in the preceding two decades. “Stub very kindly took over a team for me in 1985 and managed them to both class C and D state tournaments,” Hamp said. “I’ve been told he pitched in those tourna­ ments. He is the most modest of men.” Daum said Allerding pitched “no-hitters beyond anyone’s recall but his own, and because of his sincere modesty, (they are) unlikely ever to be numbered. Stub was named to this founding class by unanimous acclaim. Soldier, citizen, family man, ball player par excellence, we’ll seldom see his likes again.” Daum called Thompson “a great one,” adding, “Ike began playing in the Thirties. He was one of the earliest ’windmill’ pitch­ ers, and by unanimous acclaim named a founding member of our area Hall of Fame.” Fran Goggins and Orton Seese were known to contemporaries as great ballplay­ ers. Seese built teams in Alto and he played in and around Barry County. Fran Goggins lives near Hastings. “Fran’s a man, like Stub, with a quick and quiet smile, obviously held in the high­ est esteem by his peers.” Hamp said. “(Goggins') reputation among his peers speaks volumes as to his ability and his contributions to the game," Daum said. “Mr. Seese is well known to friends and contemporaries as a man who gave much time and effort toward building the founda­ tion upon which our game stands today.” Harold Eckert (Freeport) and Clark Payne were inducted posthumously. “Harold Eckert was nominated and elected by unanimous acclaim of all those men who played ball in the area and built our game,” Daum said. The Hall of Fame is still searching for Payne’s family members. “Wc earnestly ask anyone with informa­ tion about his descendants to get the infor­ mation to us, to the end that Mr. Payne's surviving family will be aware of the high esteem in which he was, and is, held by peers and following generations of those who play, coach, and love this game." Daum said. Several initial members of the Hall do­ nated news clippings, photos, patches and other memorabilia. They’ll be displayed alongside members’ plaques in the Freeport Historical Society Museum. Each member Inaugural inductees to the area Fast-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame in Freeport last weekend included (from left) Orton Seese. Vernon "Stub" Allerding. Stanley “Ike" Thompson, Fran Goggins and Don Bowers. Clark Payne and Harold Eckert were inducted posthumously. also receives a medal and a certificate of election. Kunde said Sunday he's tired but pleased with the success of both the tournament and the induction ceremonies. New member in­ duction and the accompanying tournament will be an annual affair, he added. “I've been around ball a long time and I've seen a lot of nice things around the game, but this (induction) was the nicest ever," Hamp said. Tribe takes tourney Among local teams in men’s tournament play, only the Bobcats fared well, ap­ proaching the finals tied for first. The Cats suffered a bad break in the tie­ breaker coin-flip, and after sitting for four hours after three tough games (and with Marty Landes handling all the pitching), they lost an International-rules tiebreaker 3­ 1 to Branch County, who then played even­ tual winners The Tribe. The Cats beat The Tribe 7-5 in an earlier game. In the tourney's first game, Hamp’s Bob­ cats tormented Michigan Hall of Fame pitcher Ed Diehl and that Branch County Federal team, 11-7. Landes pitched the first of four strong efforts on the day, and his in­ spired teammates backed him up with a barrage of bunts, utilizing their speed as the youngest team in the league. They polished Branch County off with half-a-dozen wellplaced hits. Diehl sat down early, relieved by Washbum. “We're basically a team of rookies and two-year men, plus veterans Darrell Smclker, Brian Cuddahec and Landes, who came out of a 12-yetr retirement to help re­ build the team,” Hamp said. “Marty was hot. He had all of his old speed and move­ ment. He told me he believed the team was ready to win.” Chad Coenen went 4-for-4 against Diehl and scored twice from second on bunts to­ ward third base. He hit .600 for tl * tourney and robbed The Tribe of a three-run homer in center field. Catcher Matt Vipond, an imposing bat­ ter, had an on-base percentage of .958 with one hit and scored four runs. Sixteen-yearold secondbagger Jeremy Cuddahee spar­ kled on D and proved to be an excellent bunter. Lyndon Johnson hit 500. Ron Skinner went 2-for-5, Larry Johnson 4-for-8, and Smclker 2-for-5 in two games. Shortstop Tom Postma played very well in games one and two, but withdrew early in game three. Local teams Red Baron and Thomapple Cler«i Up each went 1-2 on the day. Dental Receptionist Submit resume to: Ad *136, c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. MI 49058 Professional Quality and Same Day Service! Join an outstanding team! Applications are now being accepted for a part time PUBLIC NOTICE Dietary Associate Position Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Hastings City Council wM be making an appointment to fill a vacancy, until a successor is elected at the next general dty election, lor 3rd Ward Councllmembor. on the Hastings Ctty Council. Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office Any persons residing in the City of Hastings 3rd Ward, and is reg­ istered to vote, who would like to be considered for this appointment should submit a resume and/or application to the city Cterk's office at 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by cattng 616 945-2468 The final date for making application is August 2. 2002. Must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 5:30 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. and scheduled week­ ends. Food service experience desired... cooking skills a plus. Further onsite training provided. Pan time hours to begin with future opportunities. Rates from $8.86 per hour and based on experience. If quality service is your desire apply in person at Thomapple Manor. Everil G. 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The Lakewood team won a game shortened by two innings but thoroughly enjoyed by spectators. Pictured for Lakewood are (front row, from left) Whitney Everett Stevie Spetoskey, Ashley Yager, Brittany Farrell and Kelsie Garmon. Back row: coach Josh Farrell, Ronni Jackson, Amanda Stahl, Rachel McCaul. Valerie Huisman and coach Steve Spe­ toskey. Not pictured: Jodi Pepper. ^Random Draw -» $300 3 Closest Pin -» $50 each 1 50/50 Closest to Pin 4 Lone Drives • 2 male/ 2 female -» $50 each Skins Game - Optional $200 Contact the Riverbend Golf Course at (616) 945-3238 Legends Dr. Jim Atkinson. Bob Carlson. Jock Clarey. Dick Guenther. Jack Hoke. Lew Lane. Bernie Oom. Bruce McDoweH. Larry Melendy. Pat Murphy. Cynthia Robbe. Tony Turkal. Bob VanderUeen iiiHimfiiimiiittm i . �Paga 12 - Th, Hawing, Banner - Thuraday. July 18, 2002 Autocross flips for County Fair YMCA Women's Softball League Cathy’s Cut and Curl ............................ 6-0 Michigan Thunder ................................ 6-1 Good Time Pizza .................................5-3 Curves for Women.................................5-3 Pennock Hospital.................................2-5 Flexfab/Woodland Sales....................... 1-6 Hastings Manufacturing....................... 0-7 Game results - Cathy’s Cut and Curl 11 vs. Flexfab/Woodland Sale.* 0; Good Time Pizza 13 vs. Flexfab/Woodland Sales 2; Michigan Thunder 16 vs. Good Time Pizza 10; Curves for Women 17 vs. Hastings Mfg. 5; Curves for Women vs. Pennock Hospital 16. YMCA Men’s Softball League A League World of Floors ......................................8-0 Okie Town lavem ................................. 5-2 Hastings Manufacturing...................... .5-3 Blarney Stone.......................................... 3-3 B League Michigan Thunder .................................5-2 Hawthorne Marine.................................2-5 Flex fab...................................................... 1-6 Metaldyne ...............................................0-8 Home Run Leaders - R. Taylor 4; D. Miller 3; E. Greenfield 3; B. Madden 3; S. Weedal 2; G. Juesson 2; T. Lucas 2; K. Brown 2; M. Shultz 2. Last week’s game results - Hastings Mfg. 8 vs. Flexfab 1; World of Floors 7 vs. Metaldyne 0; Old Towne Tavern 15 vs. Hawthorne 0; Blarney Stone 3 vs. Michigan Thunder 2. Freeport Softball Tri-County...............................................7-1 Bennett Industries................................... 6-2 Woodland Sales and Service................ 4-3 Cristin Heinze ........................................ 4-3 Red Baron Pizza......................................4-4 Thomapple Clean Up............................ 2-6 BobCats ................................................. 0-8 Co-ed Slow Pitch The Crane Company...............................5-0 Penny’s Pizzeria......................... 4-1 New Tradition Homes............................ 3-1 NAPA....................................................3-1-1 Union Bank .............................................3-2 Hastings Bowl ....................................... 3-2 Grant's Woodshop ................................. 2-2 Swamp Fox-Ultimate Spa................. 2-2-1 Lohrberg Sales........................................ 2-3 SearchJolt.com ...................................... 1-4 Seif Chevrolet ........................................ 0-5 Viking Corp.............................................0-5 Slow Pitch Schedule Fri. July 19: Search Jolt.com vs. New Tradition Homes, north field. 6:15 p.m. Hastings Bowl vs. Union Bank, south field, 3:15 p.m. Swamp Fox/Ultimate Spa vs. Viking Corp., north field, 7:30 p.m. Lohrberg Sales vs. NAPA, south field, 7:30 p.m. The Crane Company vs. Grant's Wood­ shop. nonh field, 8:45 p.m. Penny’s Pizzeria vs. Seif Chevrolet, north field, 10 p.m. Fast Pitch Schedule Mon., July 22: Kristin Heinze vs. Thomapple Clean Up Red Baron vs Bennett Industries Wed., July 24: Red Baron vs. Tri County Woodland Sales & Service vs. Bennett Industries There’s still time to ‘Meat the Need’ There is still time to help the Barry County Emergency Food Providers to “Meat the Need” of hungry area people. With the Barry County 4-H and FFA Large Animal Auction just a few days away, bidders still have the opportunity to direct their winning bids to the Food Bank through the "Meating the Need’ project. The auction will take place Friday, July 19, at the fairgrounds located at the Barry Expo Complex on M-37, about halfway between Hastings and Middleville. The process is a fairly simple one. Peo­ ple can either send a donation directly to the Food Bank or can attend the auction, bid on the animal of their choosing and then donate the animal to the Food Bank. Monetary donations are pooled and the Food Bank will have a bidder on hand to place the bids. In either case, the 4-H youths receive the money from the sale of their animals, the Food Bank receives the meat and the buyer is entitled to a Michi­ gan tax credit for his or her donation The Food Bank has secured funding from the Food Bank Council of Michigan to cover all processing costs for donated animals. Once processed, the meat is avail­ able to the 12 Food Bank member charity agencies serving hungry residents of Barry County. „ Businesses and individuals who want to receive additional information about the "Meating the Need" project are invited to call the Food Bank of South Central Michi­ gan at (616) 964-3663. Donations may be mailed to: Food Bank of South Central Michigan, "Meating the Need", P.O. Box 408, Battle Creek, MI 49016. Donations also may be made directly on­ line at the Food Bank's secured web site: www.foodbankofscm.org. The Food Bank of South Central Michi­ gan serves 15 member charity agencies in Barry County. The autocross action was fast and furious at the Barry County Fairgrounds Tuesday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) YOUTH BASEBALL, cont. from page 10 scored a run. Sponsored by OFF TIME; CHECK IN TIME: 7:30 am k Bpys & Girls (Ages 13-164. COST: t:OO am $35 Men & Women (Ages 17-25) Men & Women (Ages 25+) V Name । Team Name Phone * Team Name Team Captain Team Captain Phone # Phone # ( all (616) 948-3IK25 ?? Questions ?? Barrv County Area Chamber ol Commerce • State Street • Hastings. Ml 49058 Lakewood 8, Hastings Car Cub 3. Jared Secor pitched the first three in­ nings for Lakewood, holding Hastings to three runs. Eddie Salazar came in to relieve Secor the last two innings, shutting Hast­ ings down. The top hitter for Lakewood was Jordan Richardson with a home run and a single. Lakewood 20, Hastings Car Cub 2. Travis Carter started pitching for Lake­ wood, throwing the ball hard and holding Hastings to two runs in three innings. Caleb Yager came in to relieve in the fourth, fol­ lowed by Michael Barbour, shutting Hast­ ings down. Nick Hilley was the top hitter for Lakewood, crushing two home runs and a single. Temple Trucking Services, Inc. defeated Thomapple Financial Center 11-3. Scott Wilson pitched the entire game for Temple. The offense, led by Carson Letot going 2-for-4, provided 10 hits in the win. Slong defensive efforts by Ricky Mathis and Kyle McNcmy kept Thomapple Finan­ cial Center off the bases. Temple Trucking defeated Pennock Pharmacy 20-8. Key hitting for Temple Trucking came from Ricky Mathis, Dylan Cuddahcc and Carson Letot. Kyle McNerny had a strong pitching performance. Other players having strong defensive efforts were Scon Wilson, Eric Haney, Trevor Hcacock, Jon Mahmat and Alec Wilcox. The coaches are very proud of the team for the way they have performed this year. Lakewood 12, Hastings Temple Truck­ ing 0. Caleb Yager pitched all five innings for Lakewood, striking out five and only al­ lowing one hit in the game. Top hitters for Lakewood were Michael Barbour (4-for-4, home run, three singles) and Caleb Yager with two singles. Salazar, Carter, Arizoia and Wemet all contributed with singles. Sandy Koufax Division Lakewood Bluestix defeated Dan Valley Excavating 12-0 and 12-3. Blue Stix defeated Hastings Thomapple Valley Family Health 16-1 and 17-0. Blue Stix defeated Middleville Corner­ stone Furniture 14-0 and 17-7. Blue Stix defeated Lakewood Baseball Cub 16-1 and 11-0. Mickey Manlie Division Middleville defeated Delton in both games of a doubieheader, 5-4 and 4-2. Jamie Sanford pitched a four-hitter and scored two runs in the first game for Mid­ dleville. Kyle Bradley pitched a one-hitter in Game 2 and had two hits. John Schumacker also had two hits for Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July IB. 2002 - Page 13 Blood donors needed Blood supplies in Michigan remain at critically low levels despite nation-wide appeals, leaving the stale with about a day supply of important blood types like Types O-negative. A-negative and B-negative. “We consider three days to be a safe and adequate level for meeting the needs of patients in the hospitals we serve.” says Fred Stems, CEO of the Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross. The Region attempts to collect around 750 units of whole blood from volunteer donors every day. In recent veeks. the Region has averaged about 700 units daily. “Although that shortfall seems minor, the current rate of collection puts Michigan's blood supply in serious jeopardy," says Stems. Despite the shortage, the Region was able to respond to the needs of the nearly 70 Michigan hospitals in the 63 counties it serves throughout the Fourth of July holi­ day. The Red Cross, however, is urging all eligible donors to set an appointment to give blood this month to help replenish depleted blood supplies. The blood shortage prompted a rare, joint appeal two weeks ago by the American Red Cross. American Association of Blood Banks, American Hospital Association. America’s Blood Centers and American Public Health Association. The appeal is the first time in history that the five health­ care organizations have joined together to issue a nationwide call for blood donors. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, or for more information on a blood drive in your area, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE. FORUM, continued from page 2 many people out there... (who) don’t have a clue about the issues, and that’s why wc have bad legislation. That’s why we have bad laws. "Don’t blame (politicians) for bad legis­ lation. If you got bad legislation, look in the mirror... it’s probably because you weren’t there when you needed to be. You didn’t write the letters, you didn't make the phone calls. “If you don't like the way things arc, get out there and do something about it. It’s not always easy... but I say to you. go out and do it. Make sure you do it. because it’s im­ portant." Members of the audience were invited to submit written questions, and many did. but PUBLIC NOTICE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBUC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE AUGUST 6, 2002 PRIMARY ELECTION Notice is hereby given that an accuracy teat will be con­ ducted on July 26, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. in the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 201 none of those questions were asked at the forum. Jacobs said an effort would be made to pose those questions to each candidate at a later, unspecified date. A second forum, this time for ail Barry County Board of Commissioners candi­ dates with races in the Aug. 6 primary, will be held on Friday. July 26. East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose ol testing the tabulating equipment Notice is hereby given that a test of the accuracy of the elec­ and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots tronic tabulating equipment to be used at the August 6 Primary lor the August 6, 2002, Primary Election. Election will be conducted on July 26 at 10 15 at the Hastings The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services Charier Township Hall a! 885 River Road Hastings Mchigan upon five days notice to the Clerk ol the City of Hastings (tele­ This test will demonstrate that the votes cast will be accurate­ phone number 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1­ ly counted for all offices and proposals The public is invited to 800-649-3777) attend Everil Q. Manabum City Clark Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 616.948.9690 NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test win be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and pro­ A public accuracy test will be conducted tor the purpose Constance M. Laberteaux grams. which will be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and pro­ PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. August 6 2002, in Rutland Charter Township. Barry County grams which will be used to tabulate voted ballots lor the Gwendolyn R Blough | FREEPORT - Gwendolyn R. Blough, age 78, of Freeport, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, July 17, 2002 after a very long illness. Mrs. Blough was bom on May 6, 1924 in Alto Michigan. She was the daughter of William and Mattie Mishler. She was raised in the Freeport-Alto area, graduating from Freeport High School and attending Davenport Business College in Grand Rapids. She married Charles H. Blough of Freeport on June 30, 1946. Mrs. Blough was a loving, caring person. She played the organ for over fifty years at Freeport United Methodist Church where she was afso treasurer. She was den 5 mother for Cub Scout Troop 3104, cakemaker for friends and family and bookkeeper for Freeport Supply. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years; her father; mother and sister, Glenna. Surviving are her sons, David C. (Shiela) Blough of Saline, ML, Roger W. (Kris) Blough of Alto. ML, seven grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several brothers and sisters-in-law. The family extends a heartfelt, special thanks to granddaughter, Michelle Lynn Blough, who has given up several years of her life to care for her grandmother, as well as her grandfat’ier during his brief illness. Many heartfelt thanks also to Michelle's mother, Vicki Sheridan of Middleville and sister, Aimee Sheridan of Middleville who also made it possible for Mrs. Blough to remain in her home with their special care. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 18, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and Friday July 19, 2002 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 11:00 AM at the Freeport United Methodist Church with burial at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I________ Robert J. GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Constance M. Laberteaux, age 96, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings died Friday. July 12, 2002 at Porter Hills Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Laberteaux was bom on Jan. 5. 1906 at Bunkerhill Township, Ingham County, MI, the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Mclntee) Cavanaugh. She was raised in the Bunkerhili Township area and attended a local parish catholic school, graduating in 1924 from Nazareth Academy. She received her teacher's certification from Ypsilanti County Normal and later her bachelor of arts degree from Western Michigan. She was married to Kenneth P. Laberteaux on July 7, 1934. She moved to Hastings in 1935 where she lived until 1987. Mrs. Laberteaux taught in the Hastings Public School System for about 25 years before her retirement She was a former long-time member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Hastings Country Club; member Michigan and National Education Associations, member Barry County Retired Teachers. Mrs. Laberteaux is survived by daugh­ ters. Rita (Jerry) Conrad of Big Rapids and Mary (Bill) Nahikian of Racine, WI; son. Dr. Thomas (Rita) Laberteaux of Grand Rapids; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grand­ children; sisters, Monica Clinton of Florida and Marie Peek of Mason; sister-in-law. Leonilla Cavanaugh of Jackson; and broth­ er-in-law, George Laberteaux of Jackson. Preceding her in death were her husband, Kenneth on Nov. 29, 1983; daughter, Helen Brown; brothers, Austin and Norbert Cavanaugh; sisters. Marian Heeney and sis­ ter. Rita Cavanaugh. Services were held Monday. July 15, 2002 at St. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church located on Catholic Church Road, Bunkerhill Township; Ingham County. MI. Rev. Fr. Eugene Beiter officiated. Burial was at St Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church or Porter Hills Retirement Community Benevolent Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Johnstown Township Hall/Fire Station 1364! South M-37 Highway Friday. July 26. 2002, at 200 pm. For further information contact: For furthei Information contact: Robin E. McKenna. Clerk (269) 948*2194 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk (616) 721-9905 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS NOTICE OF CLOSE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on Friday, July 26. lor tne August 6. 2002. PRIMARY ELECTION has been 2002. for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating scheduled for July 25, 2002, at 8 aum. at Rutland Township Hall at 2461 Rutland Township HM at 2461 Heath Rd equipment and programs which will be useo to tabulate voted Hastings. Ml 49056. bajkto tor the PRIMARY, to be held on Tuesday. August 6. «^Mapto Barry County .WVta Accuracy Te«l win be held at: ' " 721 Durkee , The Pubbc Accuracy ^gcoa^MyadMgna accuracy of the the results of the electton. Interested parties are invited lo attend Nashville. Ml 49073 For further information contact: Linda Eddy-Hough nope i ownsnip Lient 616-948-2464 Interested parties are invited to attend For further intonnabon. contact: Susie Butter 517*852*1859 CARLTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBUC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE AUGUST 6. 2002, PRIMARY ELECTION The Carlton Township will hold a public accura­ cy test of the electronic tabulation equipment to demonstrate to the public that votes cast will be accurately counted for all offices and on all pro­ posals. The Accuracy Test will be held on July 26, 2002, 8:00 a.m., at the Township Hall. Wilma Daniels Cartton TWp. Clerk Pax 618-845-0524 NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test wiH be conducted on the following date and time tor the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabu­ lating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the Tuesday. August 6. PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on 2002. in BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP- BARRY COUNTY. The public accuracy test will be held at: 3100 E. Dowling Rd. Hastings, Ml 49063 on July 26, 2002, at 12:15 p.m. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend For further information contact Tracy Mttchefl, Clark 616-948-2268 Red Rose Event 20% Off Container Candle Sale! www.trademarkrealty.com 20% off July 1-31,2002! 305 S Broahray (U-37) • Hatting, You can purchase any of our delightful Candles in a Jar. Coniempo Candle Jars, and Ginger Jar Candle Lamps al 20% off their regular retail prices for sensational summer savings July 1-31. 2002! OPEN HOUSE SUN.. 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Archer said the replacement for Wiersma will net have to do any teaching; he or she will serve strictly as a technology coordina­ tor. At the meeting, the board also approved a switch to competitive cheering by the high school cheerleading squads. The squads were previously doing sideline cheering, which is not considered a sport. Competitive cheer is considered a sport. The switch will improve the district’s com­ pliance with Title IX, which mandates equal opportunities for female athletes to compete in high school sports. The change will only affect winter sports. Cheerleaders will continue sideline cheering in the fall during football season. The July 8 meeting was the district’s an­ Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School District will re-post the position of elementary principal and go through a second interview process to find a replacement for Nancy Potter, who retired in June after a two-year stint as DKES principal. The district had posted the position, gone through interviews, and selected a replace­ ment when the candidate backed out at the last minute, according to Superintendent Ron Archer. -■ The candidate. L. Kay Short, was work­ ing as a curriculum coordinator for the Hudson School District, which is located near the Ohio border south of Jackson. Archer spoke to Short just before last Mon­ day’s board meeting, he said, and at that time found out she might not take the job. The board was all ready to approve her contract that evening, so had to postpone any action on the contract. Short subse­ quently took a job in a different sch dis­ trict. A special committee made up of a dozen or so administrators, teachers and parents conducted the first interviews and will be interviewing the second set of candidates, Archer said. The committee did not want to hire any of the other candidates interviewed the first time for the position. Archer said. “By looking again we might get a different pool” from which to choose a principal, he said. He hopes to have a principal in place by the time school starts. Also at the July 8 meeting, the board ac­ cepted the resignation of longtime teacher William Wiersma. Wiersma is retiring after working for the district for 33 years. nual organizational session, at which board officers are selected, board committees are assigned, and other annual housekeeping activities are completed, such as approving contracts for the district’s attorneys and auditor. Board officers stayed the same for 2002­ 2003: President, Paul Hughes; Vice Presi­ dent, John Wells; Secretary, Elizabeth Matteson; and Treasurer, Sandra Barker. Contracts for district administrators were renewed, including those for high school principal Paul Blacken, high school associate principal Rick Arnett, athletic di­ rector Mike Garvey, director of special pro­ grams Louise Angelo, director of commu­ nity and student services Brenda Pickett, middle school principal Brooke Bailee, middle school assistant principal Mary Buckhannon, elementary school assistant principal Cyndi Mead, director of opera­ tions Tom Hughes, director of food service Janclle Iles, and controlki Sheryl Downer. Hughes was transportation director and will now act as both director of operations and transportation director. Dates for 2002 board meetings were set for Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9. Meetings in 2003 were set for Jan. 20. Feb. 17. March 17. April 21. May 19 and June 16. All the meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school Community Services Center. Also at the board meeting. Archer told board members he has been approached by Amol Kenyon, assistant fire chief with the BPH Fire Department, about placing a heli­ copter landing pad on school property be­ hind the Barry Township Hall. The district owns a 100-foot by 100-foot vacant lot behind the hall. Archer said. He said the BPH wants to have a permanent place for a helicopter to land in the event of an emergency. The district will have to review property lines and otherwise study the matter before further action is taken. Archer said. Also at the meeting, Archer reported that the district facilities committee has come up with a list of “needs and wants” for school buildings and property. Listed under “needs” were roofs for all the buildings, upgrading the electrical system at the ele­ mentary, replacing the plumbing at the ele­ mentary, replacing the stands in the football stadium, motorizing the bleachers in the middle school gym, a new gymnasium to relieve overcrowding, parking lot and road­ way improvements to relieve traffic con­ gestion around the schools when people are traveling to and from school, technology infrastructure, and ventilation improve­ ments at several of the buildings. Listed under "wants- were an additional storage building, an alternative education building, a bus garage addition, new con­ cession stands, locker rooms, and restrooms near the football and baseball athletic fields, the remodeling of the large group in­ struction room at the high school, me re­ modeling of restrooms throughout the dis­ trict. the replacing of doors in several places, and the remodeling of the athletic training facility. Archer said the next step will probably be for the board to "talk about how to pay for some of these things." OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary E. Merchant and Tammy S Merchant (original mort­ gagors) to VsnDyk Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 13. 1998. and recoroed on April 21. 1998 in Uber Document No. 1010692 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One. National Association, as Trustee f/k/a The First Natonei Bank of Chicago, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 22. 1998, which was recorded on October 25.1999, in Uber Document No. 1037001 Barry County Records, on which mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting July 8, 2002 - 7M PM gaged premises, or svne part of them, at pubic Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1.-00 pm., on August 1.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF venc*. 2! “»e Six Board members present. Smith absent. County Commissioner Neil, Deputy Niewenhms. Librarian Schondelmayer. Barry Co. Road Engineer Brad Lamburg, one guest. Minutes approved; Reports received from Treasurer. County Commissioner, Deputy. Librarian. Clerk, and Supervisor. Election Commission met and approved Chairperson Selby, Christie. Hilson, Stockham. Approved election inspectors pay of $8.50 per Approved Treasurer fee of $2.50 per parcel for summer tax collection. Approved 3% pay raise for officers in 2003. Approved $80 per diem for 14 scheduled meet­ ings for Trustee pay. Paid outstanding bitts. Adjourned at 9:00. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor GET A s300 SPEEDWAY GAS CARD WITH THE PURCHASE OF ANY NEW DODGE CARAVAN. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR 22/100 dollars ($116,212.22). including interest at 12.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said hour and S10 extra for chairperson. GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWELVE AND LEGAL NOTICE Neil. Hill. Christensen. Morgan, and Brown as Primary election inspectors. OODGE LEGAL NOTICE (7/18) YANKEE SPRINGS. Bs-ry County. Mictegan, and are described as: That part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 57 seconds West 117.83 foot along the West Hne of said Northwest 1/2; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds East. 634.95 feet along the centerline of Bowen Mitts Road (platted as Damoth Road) to the Place of Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds West 190.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 43 seconds East 300.0 teat; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 17 seconds East 190.0 feet thence South 89 degrees 36 minutes 43 seconds West 300.0 feet along s»d centerkne to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way tor Bowen Mitts Road. The redemption period Shan be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 20. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trod & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte S990708015 Raptors (7/18) Regular meeting catted to Order at 7:30 p.m. Ail Board members and 3 guests present Pledge of ASegfaimce. Approved minutes and treasurers report tor sac. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to be members of the newly formed Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26.2002. Accepted Department reports. Amended the Cemetery rules. Tabled Mercy contract until 8-13-02 meeting. Authorized June bitts tor $40,312-70. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. RespectfuNy Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by. Richard Barnum. Supervisor (7/18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, ^default has been made In toe terms and conditions at a certain mortgage mads by William C. Dooley and Katie E. Curtfo, a stogie man and a single woman, Mortgagors, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., a Michigan corporation, Mortgagee, dated the 12to day of NOTICE June, A.D., 1995, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for toe County of Barry and The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. July 26, 2002. State of Michigan, on toe 13to day of June. A.D.. 1995, to Uber 632 on Pages 68*674, which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded in the Office of toe Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Uber 632 on Pago 675, and WHEREAS, too amount darned to bo duo on said mortgage as of toe date of this notice is toe sum of Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyFour, and 12/100 dollars ($52,964.12), for princi­ pal and interest and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or to equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made whereby the NOTICE power of sale contained in said mortgage has The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for vacant positions on the Elected Officials Compensation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. July 26. 2002. become operative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of too power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute o the State of Michigan to such case made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY too 1st day of August. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock to toe afternoon, focal time, said mortgage will be foreclot*d at a sale at public auction to toe highest bidder at toe east door of the Courthouse to toe City at Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being toe place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the promises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay toe amount due. a aforesaid, on said mortgage with toe inter­ est themon 8.58% per annum and al legal costs, charges and expenses, including too attorney loo allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in toe premises. The premises described to fisto mortgage are THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! From now through July 22, you can get a Speedway gas card worth ‘300 at no extra charge with the purchase of any new Dodge Caravan. 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Commonly known as: 437 East Walnut Street. Hastings. Ml. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 20. 2002 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR Attorney tor Traverse Mortgage Corp. 703 E. Court St. Flint Ml 48503 Telephone: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (7/18) t �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, JJy 18. 2002 - Pag, 15 Exciting 150th Barry County Fair ends Saturday by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Visitors lo this year’s Barry County Fair can enjoy some one*timc-only exhibits, as the 150th quilt show, centennial farm and history exhibits fill one end of the Expo Center buildings. Organized by the 150th Anniversary Committee, these exhibits allow this year’s fair to reach back into the past. During this week visitors to the fair can vote on their favorite quilt. Betty Bryans praised the hard work of her committee and said even those who helped set up the quill exhibit hau a good time. It takes a lot of time to display 108 quilts, she noted. The quilt show calls on the talents of local artists with some dem­ onstrations planned to attract fair goers. This year’s theme is , “Meet me at the fair, where the past meets the future.” The past is celebrated in a display honoring the centennial and sesquicentennial farms in Barry County. Demonstrations fill the center of the building. Weavers and even quilters will be showing bow they create their works of art. Since 1852, when the first Barry County Fair was held on a farm in Prairieville, the fair has been a summer destination. The lo­ cation of the fair has changed over the past 150 years, but not the commitment of farm­ ers. 4-H members and local residents. Like fairs past, this year’s event has had to cope with the unexpected. On Monday, one of the teams in the horse pulling event broke its hook and bolted into the crowd. Two people were injured, but neither injury was life threatening. Both horses survived, even after one crashed into some of the an­ tique tractor equipment near by. On Tuesday night the power went out while many of the steers were being pre­ pared for showing. Fortunately, the lights and pumps did come back on in time to rinse out the soap. Surprises have already filled the tents at this year’s fair at the Barry County Expo Center, on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville, which began Saturday, July 13. The week continues with oid favorite and many special exhibits and events in honor of the 150th anniversary. The 4-H non-livestock competition was filled with youth from “Young Clover” age (4-8) through 19, with crafts of all descrip­ tions Al the style show everything from paja­ mas to a Civil War era riding dress was judged, making it very difficult to for win­ ners to be selected. At the communications competition on Saturday night. Amy Castonguay showed great inner confidence as she demonstrated how a woman got dressed during the Civil War and other speakers touched on the fate of the family farm, the nutritional qualities of rabbit and how to do basic obedience training. The 4-H scholarship fund-raiser kept the hot dogs coming (with the help of Fclpausch) on Saturday with snack and drinks on Sunday. The frog jumping contest was lots of fun on Sunday, even for those adults who hadn’t touched a frog in years. The barns arc filled with squealing pigs, lowing cows, bellowing steers, cackling poultry and really quiet rabbits. The gardens were full of blooms with the gardeners hoping for some rain soon. This year 4-H is celebrating its 100th an­ niversary and there are historic exhibits of 4-H activities, as well as the regular fair ac­ tivities. Check out some of the trophies from years past in the individual club booths. There should be enough entertainment this week to satisfy most visitors, with mu­ sic. laughter animals and even lots of banging and crashing. The week ends with a Sesquicentennial Square Dance at 8 p.m. Saturday and fireworks following the demo derby. Children ages 5 -18 arc invited to learn to draw with local artists during the Youth Art Reach program held in the tent next to the Farm Bureau Tent tonight through Sat­ urday from 6 to 8 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council, Barry County 4-H and the Barry Commu­ nity Foundation. The Barnyard Express with Fanner John will present special shows for children Thursday. Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings, July 18-20. Ladies Day, today Thursday, July 18, will feature an apron show and the naming of the Barry County Homemaker of the Year. Best selling cookbook author Deanna House will be the speaker. She will be pre­ paring recipes from the past 150 years. Ad­ mission to the grounds is only $1.50 until 1 p.m. Karaoke Thursday and Friday nights al­ ways draws a crowd. Aspiring singers qualified before July 6 to perform at the fair. The youth karaoke performance was held Wednesday afternoon. Free with gate admission through Satur­ day are performances at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. by the Thunderfloor Cloggcrs. The tractor parade will navigate the grounds each night around 7 p.m. as well. The gardens will be lit by candles Thursday and Friday nights. Barry County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer ques­ tions all week and cookbooks will be for sale at the gardens on Wednesday and Thursday during the day and Thursday and Friday evenings. There will be balloon ride giveaways again this year. Fair visitors are encouraged to visit the tent with displays by local busi­ nesses and drop off their entries. The antique tractor pull at noon Saturday will draw the ancient machinery aficio­ nado. Special 150th Barry County Fair memo­ rabilia will be for sale, including shirts, hats, shingles cut on an antique shingle mill and branded with the logo and a fair history book. Look for the booth in the Thomapple Exhibit Hall where the open class exhibits and the special quilt show will be located. The exhibits from 4-H clubs across the county will fill the Prairie Exhibit Hall. The bar.ts and show rings will be full of young people, their animals and judges. Open class booths arc full as well. One special booth is being presented by Delton area girl scouts. This year they par­ ticipated in the non-livestock competitions. The small animal auction is tonight at 5:30 p.m. and the large animal auction is scheduled for Friday at 1 p.m. Both are open to the public. Fair food will be found at the midway, by the grandstand, and this year Sharon Haney from Annalaine’s Restaurant and Catering will be providing breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Expo building. She will be baking pies and desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth as well. The Milk Bam by the animal bams returns as well, with ice cream and both white and chocolate milk. In addition to the demolition derby Sat­ urday night, special programs at an addi­ tional fee will wow spectators at the grand­ stand. Tonight and Friday motocross events will keep the crowds on the edge of their seats. For information on the schedule for this year’s Barry County Fair check the Expo Center web site, www.barryexpocenter.com or call 945­ 2224. Tractors showed their patriotic side Suzanne Puffpaff of Nashville was one of the local artists demonstrating during fair. She created felt flowers. Lt. Gov. stumps in Barry County The history exhibits drew lots of visitors at this year’s Barry County Fair. Betty Bryans and Roxanne Potter look carefully at one of the pictures in the Charlton Park display. essa County Board establishes Brownfield Authority by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has voted unanimously to establish a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for the county. A public hearing on the subject was held at the County Board’s meeting last week, and there was no public comment. A Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will pave the way for designation and treat­ ment of environmer tally distressed areas to promote revitalization in the county. Such an Authority will be instrumental in aiding in expansion, redevelopment and/or reuse of county land. Michigan State University Cooperative Extension has provided resource personnel to explain the program to local officials and the County Economic Development Alli­ ance Board embraced the idea and pro­ posed it to the County Board. The Brownfield Authority will be under the supervision and control of a board ap­ pointed by County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie and approved by the County Board. No Brownfield Authority members have been appointed yet. One of the Authority's duties is to pre­ pare a Brownfield plan and submit it to the County Board for consideration. In other business, the County Board: • Denied a rezoning map change from an agricultural, rural residential district to a heavy commercial district in Section 24 of Woodland Township, located on the cast side of M-66 Highway near Barnum Road. Robert Green had requested the rczoning. The County Planning & Zoning Commis­ sion recommended the denial and ex­ pressed concern that the site may be con­ taminated. Green, who has a business transporting manufactured homes, wanted to use the property to store eight trucks and some manufactured homes. County Planning and Zoning Di­ rector Jim McManus has said his office has received numerous complaints about the property and had to forcibly remove the homes. He said the property has never been zoned commercial before even though Green thought it had been commercial in the past. The County’s Land Use Plan states that *he area is agricultural. The Planning & Zoning Commission also has voted to ask the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality to investi­ gate Green’s property. • Awarded the low bid for cement re­ placement work to Hastings Concrete in Hastings for $6,385. The work includes the courthouse steps and sidewalk and side­ walks for Friend of the Court. • Adopted a calendar for the 2003 county budget to be developed. Departments are to submit operating and capital budget re­ quests to County Administrator Michael Brown by July 19. Brown is to distribute his recommendations to the departments and committees for review sometime in August. The County Board’s Finance Com­ mittee is expected to formulate 2003 mil­ lage recommendations and propose the general operating budget and capital budget by Sept. 23. The County Board is expected to adopt those budgets on Oct. 22. Dick Posthumus on right shared a laugh with former county commissioner Bob Wenger during a "Get out the Vote" stop at the Thomapple Kitchen in Middleville on Wednesday. July 17. he also stopped by the courthouse in Hastings yesterday morning. Church league baseball games continue at the Freeport field each Tuesday night. Games start at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Bleachers, playground, restrooms, cold water are some of the side benefits of this spot for a sum­ mer evening’s fun. The community immunization clinic will be held Wednesday, July 24. at 9 a.m. at the basement of Central United Methodist in Lake Odessa Saturday. July 27, marks the 10th Depot Day. There is a full day of free entertain­ ment on the deck stage. There is a big tent for shelter, and chairs are provided. Still a lawn chair is a good idea in case there are more people than shady spots under the tent. There will be food available on the grounds. The business to be honored at Depot Day this year is the Reiser Lumber Company. In previous years, the L.O. Canning Company. Lake Odessa Produce and Smith Bros. Elevator have been likewise honored with a presentation. All family members are invit­ ed to be on stage for the unveiling of a per­ manent tribute to be hung within the depot. Family members will be introduced. This year Madeline Reiser Bessmer, is coming from California for this event, which will honor her father and his contribution to the economics of the village. A history of the company will be read and copies will be available. One of the features following this will be music by the Reiser family, well known singers from Woodland Tow nship. The climax of the day will be the raffle drawing for the three prizes. This year the top prize is a weekend at a bed and break­ fast within a lighthouse on the shores of Lake Superior. This includes lodging and four meals. The owners are thrilled that a stay at their historic spot is being used in this manner, a first for them. The list of entertainers is as follows: The Nashville Five, Center Stage Dancers, Reiser Family Singers. Maloney Bag Pipers. Hubbardston Irish Dancers, Thunder Floor Cloggcrs. In addition, the Janie Rodriguez award will be given at 2 p.m. by the Village Council. The Reiser tribute will be at 1 p.m. The morning events begins at 10 a.m. Hollyhocks are past their prime. While the colors yet show, it may be a good idea to mark any stalks which you want to prop­ agate. Seeds from the dark red variety seem to be in demand. The first fields of wheat to be harvested were spotted on the weekend. Doubtless this week will bring a steady flow of wag­ ons to the grain elevators for selling the wheat. During the past weeks, with temper­ atures above 90, the color of the wheat darkened rapidly from day to day. Com leaves arc curled from lack of moisture. The rain of two weeks ago was a help, but the soil is still very dry. Many rain gauges in town registered more than two inches of rainfall overnight. The 88th Rush Family reunion was held Sunday at the Carlson home on Morrison Lake. They enjoyed a shared meal, conver­ sation by the lakefront and shared memo­ ries, along with updates on family additions for the year. One death during the year was that of Dallas Rush of Brown Road. Local families and kin of Helen Strong of Concord were notified last week of her death on July 10. She was the wife of Duward Strong. They had resided on Campbell Road for several years before the husband began working for the Michigan Department of Agriculture. They then moved to the Jackson area. She was the daughter of Ernest and Alice (Durkee) Beard of Odessa Township. She is survived by her husband, daughter Karen Simmons of David Highway, Ionia, son of Dallas Strong of Wayland, and two younger daughters. Her surviving brother is Robert Beard of Bliss Road. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and sis­ ter Mary Brooke. Funeral services were held Saturday. The 47th Alethian barbecue was a suc­ cess with a steady stream of diners coming to eat in Fellowship Hall and a similar number heading out with packaged meals. Leftover foods were minimal. The weather was ideal. On Sunday, Rob Lawrence, director of Lakewood Youth Center, was the speaker at Central UMC. He is from Portland. On July 21, pastor Dr. Don Ferris plans to be back in the pulpit. The ten children and spouses of the Ruth Shuert family gathered this past weekend for their 15th family gathering since ’.hey are scattered through Michigan and die southern states. Most of them attended church with their mother and their local sib­ lings. Patricia Cole, Joanne McDaniels, Desmond and Fred Jr. For the first time the Ionia Fair and the Barry County Fair are running at the same time this week. The Grand Ionia Fair (no longer quite free) is more than a week ear­ lier than usual. At Ionia the Strate carnival was to arrive by rail cars. This colorful train is pointed anew each year. It is parked on a siding in Ionia for the 11-day run, plus the preparation days ahead of time arid the later days when the carnival is dismantled. They also use eight trucks on the highways to transport the operation. Karen Strong Simmons is one of the contenders for Ionia County Homemaker of 2002. She has been a 4-H leader for 25 years and has worked with handicapped children. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 18. 2002 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER > 945-9554 Quick, Busy to Read Ads that Get Results! 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We miss how you would listen but not judge, hold a hand or of­ fer a hug, light up a room with your cheerful smile and laughter. Hardly a day goes by that we don't say: I really miss that lady, 1 could really use a Friend, Wife, Mom, Grandma or Sister today. Love Herb, Vickie, Paula, Marc, Tim, Quinn, Jacob & Logan. (Salt IF YOU HAVE A BABY, THIS IS THE SALE FOR YOU! Friday, July 19th, 9am6pm & Saturday, 9am-? In­ fant to adult clothing (very good condition), infant car seat, bouncer, changing ta­ ble, cradle, tovs, bath tub St numerous baby accessories. Mens mountain bike, queen size bed, kitchen items, leather jackets, infant St childrens snowsuits. Home Interior pictures, shells, swags, St knick-knacks. SOMETHING FOR EV­ ERYONE! 1515 Center Rd., Hastings. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE: Baby items, tools, electronics, Nascar stuff, books, appliances, cold drinks and much more! 687 W. Pifer-Delton. Friday-Sat­ urday, 8am-6pm.__________ SALE OF THE SUMMER! Garage sale 1 day: Friday, July 19th, 8am-4pm. 703 W. Madison, Hastings. This is the biggest multi-family ga­ rage sale you don't want to miss! In/ant clothing for boys St girls - name brand (Baby Gap, Gymboree, Chil­ dren's Place), everything like new. Womens clothing, some mens, toys, books, kids movies. Twin bed, pictures, bar stool, twin daybed with mattress, comforter, queen headboard, dresser w/mir­ ror, leather Sleepy Hollow chair, stereo with speakers, rollaway, tire w/rim, kitch­ en items, dishes St much more. Make sure you plan to come to this one! OUR HOUSE ADULT FOS­ TER CARE has one opening, private mom. Call (616)948- lhm\<hold PILLOWTOP DELUXE MATTRESS SET: luxry firm. Any size, brand new, includes frame, $800 value. Sell $225. Can deliver. (517)626-7089 \ labile lhnne\ MEADOW STONE PARK: 726 Redwood Dr. 14x70, 5yrs old, excellent condition, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, gar­ den tub, porch, central air, shed, many other extras. Re­ duced to $18,000. Call (269)945-0460 BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 I ar Reul $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't St Bank Foreclosures? HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE: Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE ES: this bright red 4 door with gray leather interior even has a sunroof and sport wheels. Very sharp and fun to drive. Only $8,850. Low miles, caU (616)948-8240. •7S CHEVY SUBURBAN: 4WD with snowplow. Low miles, runs good, $2,300 obo. (616)838-2629_____________ FOR SALE: 1991 Geo Storm 2 door coupe, 5 speed. A/C, AM/FM CD. New clutch, runs good, drives good, $800 obo. Please call (616)792­ 6829 after 6pm. Rial 1 date 2182 OTTAWA TRAIL (Al­ gonquin Lake) two story, 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, walk out, first floor laundry, large family room w/fireplace, 1820sq. ft., $157,000. Large adjoining side lot, $27,000. (616)948-9212 FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't & Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225._____________________ OPEN HOUSE: Fine Lake. 3391 W. Shore Dr. july 21st, 3-5pm. 2 Bedroom, 1-3/4 baths, 1-1/2*/- acres, finish­ ed walkout with fireplace, many updates, $210,000. (231)788-6814 or www.geocities.com/terenskid. hi Meiiitinain IN LOVING MEMORY of Scott Alan Lake. For all parents: I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine. He said. For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead. It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three. But will you, till I call him back, fake care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief. You'll have his lively memories as solace for your grief. 1 cannot promise he will stay, since all from Earth return. But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to leam. I've looktd the wide world over in my search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, 1 have selected you. Now you will give him all your love, nor think the labor vain. Not hate me when I come to call, to take him back again? 1 fancies that I heard them say, Dear Lord, Thy will be done, For all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may. And for the happiness we've known, will ever grateful stay. But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we planned. We'll brave the bitter grief fhal comes, and try to understand. You are loved and missed so much, your family and many friends. Mitamatiye FOR SALE: white 1995 Mus­ tang GT convertible, 5.0 A/T, black leather interior, loaded with options, chrome wheels, low mileage, $12,900 obo. (616)945-5259 'Garage *>>//< 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. HUGE SALE: Everything from AZ, car parts, toys, clothes. Saturday only, July 20th, 9am-7pm, 615 Willitts. Rn^nii *% S< 111< < •> DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale St Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173. //<■//> Wanted CASHIER: Immediate posi­ tion available for part-time or full-time. Interesting and very challenging. Apply in person or send resume' to Joanne Hayes, c/o Bob's Gun St Tackle Shop, Inc., 2208 West M-43 Hwy., Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. ___________ HELP WANTED: part time dishwasher. Apply at Coun­ ty Seat 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings. (616)948-4042 PHLEBOTOMIST NEED­ ED LOCAL. Competitive wages, first shift. Must be a self-starter and disciplined. Will work on your own with little supervision. Call 1-800­ 906-6765._________________ SEEKING SELF MOTI­ VATED, dependable, indi­ vidual for management posi­ tion. Apply at Hastings Shell 135 E. Green St. or fax re­ sume to (616)948-2140. STAFFMARK OF HAST­ INGS is currently seeking candidates for a temp, to hire part-time Medical Assis­ tant position. Individuals should have practical office experience. MA Certification f> referred, but not necessary. nterested candidates should contact Staffmark 725 W. State St., Hastings, MI. 49058. 269-948-8555, fax: 269­ 948-2611 or via e-mail: jziegler4fcstaffmark.com EOE/M/F/DV. Staff Writer A 36-year-old Hastings man recently bound over for trial on two cocaine deliv­ ery charges and various other felony counts was arraigned last week is now accused of raping an 18-year-old Woodland Township woman, holding her against her will and trying to hide evidence June 2 in Hastings. Timmy Alien Rosenberg is being held in the Barry County Jail on a half million dol­ lar bond on two charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct, one charge of kid­ napping, one count of tampering with evi­ dence and being a habitual offender. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has revealed that a continuing in­ vestigation into Rosenberg’s alleged drug dealings also has led to additional evidence of a conspiracy involving weapons, tele­ communications, controlled substances and other criminal enterprises. “Every investigation involving Direct TV reprogramming, except for one, has also involved the seizure of some quantity of controlled substance,” McNeill said. “It appears there is a connection among the people involved in re-programming, tele­ communications fraud and controlled sub­ stances trafficking in Barry County.” No one, however, has been charged lo­ cally with telecommunications fraud, he said, adding that the FBI and Alcohol, To­ bacco and Firearms Division (ATF) may take over that portion of the investigation. A bail bond brief filed by McNeill last month reveals that “search warrants have been sought and obtained as a rsult of the telecommunications, controlled substances and weapons investigations in Barry County.” Rosenberg originally was arrested and arraigned last month on cocaine and weap­ ons charges stemming from a Michigan State Police investigation into the rape alle­ gations. “While officers were in the residence, they (allegedly) discovered Xanax in a pill bottle in a drawer in the bedroom,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz about information revealed at a preliminary ex­ amination two weeks ago. Cruz said the officers found a variety of other drugs, including suspected Darvocct, for which Rosenberg has no known pre­ scription. Among4he drugs allegedly found was a' baggie of Suspected cocaine, along with a hand held scale, he said. Officers also reportedly found 10 fire­ arms and a spiked bludgeon, which Cruz said is illegal to possess. “It’s a club which narrows as you get to­ ward the handle,” he siad. “It’s wooden with spikes imbedded in it.” He was bound over Friday after a pre­ liminary examination on separate cocaine delivery charges brought after a lengthy Southwest Enforcement Tei'm undercover investigation in which Rosenberg's cousin, Frank Heacock, testified he was asked by SWET to make a buy from Rosenberg. Heacock testified he was given $300 by SWET officers and was followed to Rosen beg's home Feb. 12 when he purchased what he called an “eight-ball” measuring about 35 grams of cocaine. CABLE/HOME-HOOKUPTO $19.23/HR. Lots of hours, entry/level, major co! Start now? (616)949-2424 Job­ line fee__________________ CAFETERIA/FOOD SERV­ ICE WOKER- To $13/hr+ benefits. Entry/skilled level. Full St part-time! Needed now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee ___________________ FASHION MODELS- TO $50/hr. Runway /catalog, male/female. Entry level, needed now. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee._______________ Flight 93 heroes honors overdue To the editor: Is it a sad. but thought provoking and shameful fad ESPN sports television hon­ ors the heroes of Flight 93 on Sept. 11 be­ fore our national leadership docs? Larry Hamp, Hastings pouce BGAT-: Delton man hurt in rollover crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 20-year-old Delton man was taken to a Grand Rapids Hospital Friday with injuries suffered in single car crash on Gun Lake Road near Beatrice Avenue. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that Aaron William Smith, 20, was driving a 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix east on Gun Lake Road in the Gun Lake area when the car left the roadway at about 12:48 a.m. The car went up an embankment causing it to roll over and then skid on its roof and side for over 150 feet before striking a utility pole. Smith was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by Thornapple Township Ambu­ lance and then flown to Spectrum Hospital. “Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors," deputies reported. “Scat belt use is unknown.” The accident remains under investigation. HASFINGS - A woman’s purse, checkbook and keys were stolen July 14 when her purse was taken from her unlocked car parked behind the Old Towne Tavern, accordiag to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. The victim told police she parked her car July 13 and returned to the vehicle at 1 a.m. the next morning when she noticed her purse missing from the passenger seat. “The victim left her windows down about half way," police reported. "The as was unlocked and the keys were inside a jacket pocket left laying on the seat." Also missing were a pack of cigarettes while her wallet was left on her scat with nothing missing from its contents. No suspects have been developed. Postal employee accused of embezzling HASTINGS - A 40-year-old Hastings woman is free on $5,000 personal bond await­ ing an Aug. 2 preliminary examination on charges she embezzled between $1,000 and $20,000 from the Hastings Post Office. Beth Weiler was arraigned on the felony charge June 17 after an investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service, according to court records. The incident is believed to have occurred Jan. 1,2002. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Fraud scheme bilks bank out of thousands HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/CLERICALTO $12.50/hr+ great bene­ fits! General office duties! Great advancement poten­ tial! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee.______________________ PACKAGE/EXPRESS/DELTVERY DRIVERTO $800/wk* benefits. Small cargo truck. Training pro­ vided. Daily route hiring now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. ROADWORK/EQLIPMENT OPERATOR- TO $17/hr+ great benefits. Lots of OT! Tramees/skilled! Ma­ jor co! interviewing now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. I worth between $1,000 and $20,000, habit­ ual offender, third conviction and a $7JOO bond was set and posted, court records showed Rosenberg was convicted by a jury May 6 in Barry County District Court of driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level. He was sentenced to serve nine months on pro­ bation, to pay a $900 fine and to spend one day in jail with credit for one day served. He is set for preliminary examination on the rape and kidnapping charges at 230 p.m. Friday in Barry County District Court. Purse stolen from car in Hastings \atnmal \th BUILDING/CONSTRUCT1ON LABORERIO $20/hr+ overtime. Trainees/skilled! Needed now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. Timmy Allen Rosenberg When asked if he had known Rosenberg to deal large quantities of coaine, Heacock testified, “yes.” Heacock is facing four counts of cocaine delivery, conspiracy and drug house charges and testified he cooperated with SWET because he was told his help might look favorable to the Barry County Prose­ cutor’s Office. DetJLt. Randy Pompey testified he and five other undercover officers observed the controlled buy that allegedly took place in the driveway of Rosenberg’s Railroad Street home in Hastings. McNeill said Wednesday that though the alleged undercover operation took place in February, Rosenberg was not arrested prior to the reported June 2 rape because an un­ derstaffed Michigan State Police forensic laboratory did not report lest results on the cocaine until June 11. "Tim Rosenberg was a known criminal entity and every resource within our means has been used for the last two years to pro­ tect the public.” said McNeill Wednesday. “This office and law enforcement can only do what the law allows with the informa­ tion and evidence we’ve been given." In yet a separate case. Rosenberg was ar­ rested June 7 by the Hastings City Police Department on an allegation made in May of 2000 that he rammed a truck sitting in a driveway in the 500 block of East Green Street. “The truck was parked outside the ga­ rage with the garage door shut,” said Det. Tom Pennock. “He hit the truck and the it went through the door and slammed other things inside the garage.” Pennock said Hastings City Police offi­ cers investigated the incident on the night it occurred, but there was not enough evi­ dence to charge Rosenberg with the crime. “Additional information came to light which led to this charge,” said Pennock. Rosenberg is charged with one count of malicious destruction of personal property HASTINGS - A 32-ycar-old Hastings man has been charged with foui counts of ut­ tering and publishing for allegedly obtaining the account number of a man with a simi­ lar name and using the information to withdraw money from his account on five sepa­ rate occasions. Robert David Nelson is free on $250 bond on the charges which each carry a maxi­ mum possible penalty of 14 years in prison if convicted. “He (allegedly) went to Main Street Bank and used someone else’s account number," said Hastings City Police Detective Tom Pennock. The incidents occurred between June 8 and June 27,2000, Pennock said. The Hastings BANNER cm. 945-9554 for Information Police seeking owner of found long gun YANKEE SPRINGS - The owner of a .22 long rifle found at a Yankee Springs shooting range is being sought by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. “Another shooter found it,” said Trooper Donna Thomas. “Whomever the corner is needs to call the post and get in touch with Trooper Kelly Linebaugh ” The gun will be returned to the owne* if he or she can identify the marks, the make and the serial number, Thomas said. The rifle was found June 30. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July IB. 2002 - Page 17 Feds to take drug case Pot grow operation ‘most elaborate’ seen yet in area Ford. “It all automatically turns itself on and off." The suspect would then harvest the plants, package and sell the finished prod­ uct. police believe. "He claims this is the first time he's grown.” said Pompey. "You can tell by the way he’s growing them, this is not his first time. He said he learned it from magazines and books, but you just don’t start out this magnitude for your first time. The first time you grow, its two. three, four, even 30 plants, but not like this.” . by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A sophisticated hydroponics marijuana growing operation discovered and disman­ tled by the Southwest Enforcement Team at 6701 Dowling Road Tuesday was unlike any the undercover unit’s chief has seen in his five years on the job. “This is probably the most elaborate one I’ve ever seen,” said Detcctive/Lt. Randy Pompey, "and I’ve seen a ton of them, but never to this extreme.” The 1.180-plant operation, concealed in an insulated room built inside of a bam, is one of at least two such operations main­ tained by the 41-ycar-old Clarksville man who rents the property but has never lived there, said Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford. SWET’s investigation began after a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy received a tip two weeks ago. That tip led to the dis­ covery of a second, identical grow opera­ tion in DeWitt in Clinton County, where DetJSgt. Robin Lynn of the Tri-County Metro Team found 1,006 plants. Then came a visit at the man’s home on Elm Road near Clarksville in Ionia County, where investigators located one pound of processed marijuana, said DetJLl. Chris Stolicker of the Ce-Met Team. Ford said the Barry County grow opera­ tion is estimated to be worth more than $4 million in street value. Police said custom­ ers will pay a higher price for hydroponics grown plants which arc carefully nurtured to produce the highly prized buds. “There’s no way of knowing how much he’s sold, but he did say he charges $300 an ounce and that is a lot of money,” said Pompey. “You only pay that amount for hydro, you don’t pay that for ditch weed." He said the man has confessed to selling 15 bags of marijuana. Ford said the tip surfaced about two weeks ago about the operation believed to have been erected three months ago. The DeWitt operation is believed to have been constructed last November. “Based on tips received over the past two weeks, the SWET East team responded to 6701 East Dowling Road to investigate an LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting Board members present: Blackmore. Harper. Ritchie, and Lewis Also 16 citizens and guests Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford stands next to some of the 1,180 marijuana plants seized by authorities on Dowling Road Tuesday. The plants shown are in “harvest stage" in the elaborate, hydroponics growing operation, one of two known to be maintained by a 41-year-old Clarksville man. alleged marijuana grow operation," said Ford. • “The suspect male was observed driving west on Dowling road as officers ap­ proached the residence and was stopped by a Michigan State Police trooper.” Ford said the man was taken back to the house where he confessed. “SWET had decided because of the vari­ ous jurisdictions involved, they’re going to turn it over to the Drug Enforcement Agency an try the gentleman on federal charges.” Pompey said the DEA will take the case, “put it in the Western District and charge it as one operation.” Ford said the suspect rents the property, keeps the lawn mowed and rents furniture to keep inside the home “in case anybody looked in me window though no one lives or has lived in the house." inside the bam. police found two. insu­ lated rooms made from plywood that con­ tained a number of trays with several mari­ juana starter plants. Above three groups of trays in the starter room were automatic lights and below was a watering system, all of which operated on timers. The rear, finishing room contained more groups of trays containing plants at various stages of growth including the harvest stage where the plants, about one foot tall, con­ tained the desired buds, said police. The rooms contained fans, air conditioning and heating systems and a carbon dioxide gen­ erator. “The water comes from the house through a hose buried in the ground,” said County hears about decision support system for land use plan and other uses Russ Stanton was appointed to fill vacancy Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (7/18) Assistant Editor Dr. Michael R. Thomas, land resource management specialist at Michigan State University, presented a Community Viz program to the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week. Thomas talked about MSU’s programs to provide decision support tools, expertise and training to local governments involved in updating master land use plans and “get­ ting more value” out of the plans. He said the programs are helpful to know the ramifications of decisions before they are made, including social, economic and physical impacts. Community Viz was developed by a nonprofit foundation based in Colorado and Vermont to help small rural communities that can’t afford to have a planning staff or hire a consultant to do planning.Thomas said. Members of the County Board and County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus will be reviewing the program in the weeks ahead. “It’s timely because wc have two impor­ tant projects we’re working toward," County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. MSU “helps subsidize these programs. We’re providing an opportunity for gradu­ ate and undergraduate students to get expe­ rience in the community, working with the community," Thomas said. The cost to the county, depending on the type of project selected, could range in the neighborhood of $35,066 to $41,666. He said the current M-37 Corridor As­ sessment study could be done in conjunc­ tion with Community Viz. “I am all for this.” McManus said. “I knew that it would have multiple facilities within the county for doing... M-37, plan­ ning, economic development, health...We're going to do some work with the townships that arc doing their own planning and zoning and if we could have all their information in one system I think it would be tremendously beneficial to the Planning Commission...The cost may be able to be spread out a little bit.. I think the benefits would far. far outweigh the cost." The Community Viz program, developed about two years ago. is a decision support system. Thomas said, which provides “in­ formation tools that you need to make more informed decisions." The system also helps to measure objec­ tives in reaching goals and how these ob­ jectives affect others, he said. Local participation and data collection are important processes that need to incor­ porated in “informed decisions.” “Instead of reacting to impacts, we want to anticipate impacts.” Thomas said. With the Viz program. “The important thing is, all of those decisions (such as a development is built and how the additional population will affect the schools, fire and police needs, etc. Meridan Township is using the Commu­ nity Viz program as a framework to put to­ gether a land use plan “to make sure what they arc putting into their plan makes sense.” Some of the Community Viz software MSU uses is available to communities at no cost. The program has three modules: impact assessment, a three-dimensional format (us­ ing the same information) in relation to sur­ rounding land uses, and a policy analyst model (such as how residential develop­ ment is affected by changes in local zoning ordinances). Health screenings scheduled Life Line Screening will offer three health screenings using non-invasive ultra­ sound to assess the risk of stroke and vas­ cular disease on Thursday. Aug. 8. at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. Hastings. The tests will include a Carotid Artery screening, an Abdominal Aortic Aneury-sm screening, and an Ankle Brachial Index, which screens for Peripheral Artery Disease. Life Long Screening will also offer a bone density screening for women, which assesses the risk of osteoporosis. Anyone interested in the screenings must register at least 24 hours in advance. Call 1­ 800-407-4557 to schedule an appointment for the tests, which are $40 each. All three vascular tests can be purchased for $99 - a $21 savings. Also available at the screening site will be free information on stroke, vas­ cular disease, and osteoporosis. SUBSCRIBE to The Banner Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 JULY 10, 2002 An Board Members and 13 guests present ing and treasurer's report Approved motion to accept donation of grass fire truck from B.I.R.C.H. Reports from Committees presented. Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Hobert Mack. Supervisor SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JULY 10, 2002 - 7:30 PM. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Flint. Bellmore. Rogers. Lyons, Greenfield. McKenna and Vilmont Also eightyfive (85) guests Minutes of the regular board meeting held on June 12. 2002 approved Discussion on junk ordinance. Motion to end all discussion on a junk ordinance by Lyons, support by Bellmore. Ayes: ail. Motion earned Library and Potice reports received. Township Survey results presented Ordinance •2002-94. Rezoning for Family Tree Medical Center on Green St adopted by roll call vote. All ayes. Annual Audit (2001) presented. Smith s Lake Resort Final Plat approved. Mylar signed Vouchers and Payrol approved lor payment. Sheriff's Contract presented. Motion to negoti­ ate. Carried. Treasurer's Report received and filed. Zoning Administrator s Report received Wal-Mart Sewer Agreement discussed. Special Meeting called lor July 24. 2002 at 7:30 (7/18) Synopsis Hope Township Regular Board Meeting July 8, 2002 All board members present and 11 guests Approved previous board minutes and List of Bills, received Treasurers and Committee Reports. Received 2001 Audit report. Reviewed Park fence concerns and Park complaints, atten­ dance to Planning Commission Workshop, reappoin' Albert as Ambulance liaison, reviewed Construction Board ol Appeals board member­ ship. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert Supervisor (7/18) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Stan L. Monks and Emma Lucille Monks (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. p.m. to accept or reject resolution. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested io by: Roger Vilmont. Supervisor dated September 4. 1998. and recorded on September 14. 1998 in Uber Document *1017820 in Barry County Records. Mortgagee, (7/18) Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Corporation, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY millage increase), all of those points in the process, from setting your objectives to be­ ing able to measure your objectives, you want to have a system or a program that the public or decision makers can see what as­ sumptions were made, what constraints were identified, hew they effect the deci­ sion process and what kind of measure­ ments arc being taken...It’s important to give people an opportunity to participate in the process such that they can challenge, like they do anyway, the decisions and sec how the effects of their proposal, their agenda would impact.” Thomas said. He showed an example of a project he’s working on in a township in another county and how data is put into the system to help determine water and sewer needs if a new SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ Purpose ol meeting: To fill trustee vacancy Ten applied for position Appointment of Election Inspectors for August 6. 2002. Primary approved. by Elaine Gilbert Pompey added that the suspect was care­ ful to conceal his operation from thermal imaging cameras. "The unique thing about this is he under­ stands the tools police use lo find these in­ door grows." said Pompey. “We would fly over this and look down at it and take pic­ tures to see what kind of heat loss he’s got going. He’s insulated the roof and the roof on lop because he doesn’t want anything lo escape and he doesn't want us lo take a pic­ ture of it cither. He’s got quite an opera­ tion.” ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Todd A. Foreman and Shanon M. Dempsey to Portage Commerce Bank dated Apnl 17. 2001. and recorded on Apnl 16. 2001. in Barry County records at 1058676. is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of principal and interest. The property subject to this foreclosure is described as: A strip of land in the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, being 40 rods north and south by 35 rods east and west Except commencing at the Northwest comer of Secton 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West: thence East 35 rods for the place of beginning; thence South 660 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 660 feet; thence East 220 feet to the place of beginning Also except beginning at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence East along the North kne of said section, a distance of 357.50 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Section 25. a distance of 660.00 feet; thence West 357.50 feet to said West section line; thence North along said West line 130.00 feet; thence East 330.00 feet; thence North 260.00 feet; thence West 330.00 feet to said West Ime; thence North along said West line 270.00 feet to the place of beginning, subject to existing roadway easements ‘or Cloverdale Road and Cedar Creek Road. Commonly known as 8073 Cedar Creek Road. Dowling, Michigan 49050. Chase Manhattan Mortgage as assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1999. which was recorded on August 26. 1999. in Uber Document *1034512 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND FIFTEEN AND 69/100 dollars ($130,015.69), including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w«l be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 .00 p.m., on August 15.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the South 220 feet of the East 750 feet of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except: Beginning at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds West, 1353.00 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8. thence South 05 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. 660.00 feet to the South line ol the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8. thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes West, 1228 6 feet along said South line to the North and South ’/4 line of said Section 8. thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 40 seconds East 6572 feet along There ts currently due and owing on the mort­ gage S104.810.37 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees The mortgagor will lose afl ughts of ownership six (6) months after the foreclosure sale. The foreclosure sale of this property will take place on Thursday. August 22. 2002. at 1 00 p.m. said North and South line to the center 1/4 corner of said Section 8. thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East. 1280.4 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale at the East door of the Barry Cour y Courthouse, Dated: July 4. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 220 West State Street. Michigan. Dated: July 18. 2002 William E. Rheaume Trott & Trott. P.C. Stallions 248-593-1304 Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq, Ste 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 (8/8) Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200020059 Stallions (8/1) GUN LAKE 12001 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville, Ml 49344 (616) 672*5292 • Fax: (616) 672*9448 www.mattesonmarlne.com OPEN HOUSE FRI., JULY 19*9 am-6 pm & SAT., JULY 20 • 9 am-3 pm JOIN THE MATTESON MARINE FAMILY FOR FOOD, PRIZES AND REMINISCING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF GUN LAKE!! 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Garrett told Uebbing he wishes he had known him sooner so he could have offered him guidance. Besides the sentence on the manslaugh­ ter conviction. Uebbing was ordered by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to serve 6 1/2 to 10 years on one count of tampering with evidence for hiding drugs before police and emergency responders ar­ rived at his home the morning Garrett was found dead. Uebbing also was ordered to serve 16 months to two years for maintaining a drug house. All of the sentences will be served con­ currently. “I didn’t mean for this to happen." said Uebbing tearfully. “Chad was a great kid and a good friend. If I could give my life to bring him back, I would.” “1 recognize it’s a long sentence for someone your age," said Fisher. “You’ll still be a relatively young man when you get out and you will have the rest of your life ahead of you. I can’t say that about Chad.” The Garretts said after the sentencing that their concern lies mostly with the doc­ tors who prescribed the drugs, the insur­ ance companies which approved the large dosage to an as yet unnamed source and the pharmacy that filled the prescriptions. Jeff Garrett, left, looks at Robert Uebbing and says he does not blame him for the Jan. 29 methadone overdose death of his 15-year-old son, Chad Garrett. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) The drugs then fell into the hands of Uebbing who was described by Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill as being “involved in the distribution of methadone through the Wayland area." 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Whether they will become publicly ac­ tive to draw attention to what they said are problems with the checks and balances of the system, the Garretts have not decided. “We have talked about a possible bill­ board,” she said. Regarding Uebbing, Lisa Garrett said: “I think he was just as much a victim. I think the doctor is to blame.” -------■ M Dreisbach 99 CHEVY BLAZER ZR2 4X4 ating with police and the prosecutor in their investigation into the sources of the drug. Uebbing and his girlfriend, Jessica Miller, were charged three months after Garrett’s death when toxicology reports re­ vealed that Garrett’s death was due to the methadone overdose and not due to his congenital heart condition. Miller, who pleaded guilty to maintain­ ing a drug house, is scheduled lo be sen­ tenced at 8:15 a m. today. July 18. in Barry County Circuit Court. Garrett was foun. dead on Uebbing’s couch in his Parker Road home the morn­ ing after Garrett and some friends gathered to mourn the automobile death of classmate John Rough last January. Uebbing told police that Garrett had taken some methadone tablets prior to ar­ riving at his house that evening. It was re­ ported that Uebbing admitted to giving Garrett two more pills that night. Uebbing’s aunt said after the hearing, however, she appreciated Jeff Garrett’s comments. “But, thinking about it now, 1 feel he should have wanted to give more guidance to his son versus Bobby," said Lisa Ricord. “1 feel deeply for Chad’s parents for their loss. I know what happened was wrong and truly very sad. but at the same time I won­ der why was Chad allowed to hang around Bobby and Jessica, who arc adults, almost every day?” The Garretts said they had no way of knowing that such a lethal drug was getting into their son’s hands because it’s not read­ ily available. “When wc suspected he was using mari­ juana, we had him talk to a counselor,” said Lisa Garrett. Jeff Garrett said he did not know what Uebbing looked like until he saw him in court. Lisa Garrett pointed out that it is still not known why the Grand Rapids doctor would prescribe a patient to take seven tablets at time. The matter has been turned over to the Michigan Department of Consumer and In­ dustry Services and to the Michigan Attor­ ney General’s office, said McNeill. “It’s not over yet,” said Garrett. “I think there are others accountable down the *15,995 We Welcome YOUR OPINION! Compose your thoughts to be shared with the community, and send To The Editor'at The Banner, Box 8, Hastings, Ml. For the best color film processing around see the experts at... Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-07-25.pdf 8f5daf970577ce23cbdbcf1daf733de1 PDF Text Text HAoTIL'GS PUSL'C LIBRARY UJSCHUOST HASTINGS Ml 49054-1893 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, July 25, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 30 PRICE 50* State won’t let voters decide COA project by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor According lo state law, the Barry County Board of Commissioners cannot allow citi­ zens to vote on approving plans or county funds to construct a new Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department building and re­ model a vacant church for the County Commission on Aging. The County Board can’t even spend pub­ lic funds to “poll or otherwise obtain an ad­ visory opinion from the public.” That’s the opinion of attorney Douglas W. Van Essen of the Grand Rapids law firm of Silver & Van Essen. Power to present certain issues to voters, including an advisory opinion at an elec­ tion, can only be granted by state law or “incorporated in a validly approved char­ ter,” he said. Barry County does not have a charter. In recent weeks, some county citizens have said the decision of whether to pro­ ceed with the building projects should be submitted to county voters. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said at Tuesday’s County Board meeting that Van Essen’s opinion “hopefully...sheds some clarity on the issue that the county simply cannot place an issue of this type on the ballot...I hope we can get on and move forward and get back to the issue of trying to provide for some of the most needy members of our community." At the County Board’s July 9 meeting, commissioners defeated, by a vote of 7-1, a motion asking voter approval of the coun­ ty’s plan to spend up to $3276 million for the purchase of property at 1330 N. Broad­ way in Hastings, to renovate a vacant church structure on the land for the COA and construct a new 13,400-square-foot building for the health department. Com­ missioner Tom Wilkinson had wanted the issue placed on the November general elec­ tion ballot. Commissioners had already finalized the purchase of the 6.75 acre tract in May and had recently hired a construction manager. The board is planning to pay the costs for both projects from the county’s Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund. Earlier this month, Mackenzie had said he was not aware of a specific state law that would permit the board to place such a pro­ posal on the ballot. “If we can’t find a law that allows us to put it on the ballot, I think we have to make the decision here, as tough as it might be and as unpopular as it might be, we have to follow the law," Mackenzie had said. “Michigan law requires that any bonds secured by a new millage be subject to a vote of the people," Van Essen pointed out in a letter to the County Board. However, there is no tax increase involved in the lo­ cal construction/rcnovation projects be­ cause the county is not using bond/millage financing. Van Essen said bond/millage financing elections often “indirectly” decide “the fate of the project, because if the financing is not approved, the public body has no other way of financing the project. In reality, however, the voters are not technically voting on the project, but only its financing See OPINION, page 2 Sunset for 150th fair The sun has set on the sesquicentennial edition of the Barry County Fair at the Barry Expo Center between Middleville and Hastings. The 150th fair started July 13 and lasted through Saturday night July 20. For more photos and information, see inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Federal agents raid candidate’s home by Shelly Suber Staff Writer I Ready...Aim...Fire! Confederate soldiers f.re their weapons at their Union counterparts during a re­ enactment of a Civil War battle last Saturday afternoon at Historic Chartton Park. The annual event is one of the largest of its kind in the Midwest, and despite the oppressive heat, there was a good turnout for the recreation of history. For more photos, see inside today’s edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Colorado and Michigan wildlife officials have confirmed that they accompanied three United States Department of Fish and Wildlife agents in the execution of a search warrant at the Hastings home of Barry County Board of Commissioners candidate Sandy Schondclmaycr early Thursday. Sgt. Wade Hamilton of the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources Law En­ forcement Division’s Special Investigations Section confirmed that his officers assisted the Cblorado Division of Wildlife and fed­ eral agents when they seized a number of items from Schondelmayer’s home at 212 Francis St. “It’s being determined if charges will be state or federal and/or both.” said Hamil­ ton, who declined to explain the details of the multi-jurisdictional investigation. “There may be charges in several different western states. Often when items transfer across state lines, we notify federal authori­ ties." Hamilton did reveal that his department is investigating the “harvest of several ani­ mals in western states,” adding that “this is a multi-jurisdictional, combined investiga­ tion," he said. “We are trying to put the pieces together as far as the number of states involved." When contacted Monday, Schondel maycr confirmed that “I’m in a little bit of trouble with fish and game stuff," he said. See SCHONDELMAYER, page 3 Middleville proves to be lucky town tion dates for the fall play. The piay will be preseated al the Central Bementary Auditorium on Oct 3,4 and 5 Information about the second an­ nual cookie dough sale win also Me available at the organizational <nee»tag. Actors and those wanting more in­ formation about the Thomappie Play­ ers (the adult theater group of the Thomappie Arts Council) arc encour­ aged to attend this meeting. For more information, call 945­ 2002. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Middleville has proven itself in the past week to be a lucky lottery village. G.A. Niles of Middleville won a $175,000 Mega Millions prize after match­ ing the first five numbers in the July 16 drawing. Three days later a fellow Mid­ dleville resident who asked not to be identi­ fied matched all five numbers in the Michi­ gan Rolldown drawing to win a $16,655 jackpot prize. The winning numbers for the July 16 Mega Millions drawing were 10. 24. 35. 49 and 52 and the Gold Mega Ball number was 47. The winning Mega Millions "easy pick" ticket was purchased atl Greg’s Get It-NGo, 509 Arlington, in Middleville. "My wife and I were driving down the road when she looked up the winning num­ bers in the newspaper and compared them to those on our tickets." Niles said. "We had purchased the tickets on her birthday, and when we bought them, she said she felt like it was her lucky day. When we realized we had matched five numbers, we immedi­ ately pulled off the road at a gas station to get a winning number report. It was then we knew for sure that we had a winning ticket!" However, at first, Niles said he wasn’t sure about the value of his prize. Since two winning tickets were sold for the July 16 drawing. Niles assumed he had to split that $175,000 prize with another winner. He was then shocked to learn he had won the full prize. Niles, a regular lottery player for the past 29 years, said he kept the winning ticket locked in a safe in his home before turning it in at Lottery headquarters in Lansing. On the way to Lansing, he kept the winning ticket in a plastic bag in his wife's purse. The lucky man told lottery officials that he plans to use his winninigs to pay bills, make home improvements, purchase a hot tub and save the rest for retirement. "My wife has been telling people for years that we were going to win the lot­ tery," Niles said. The last Big Game drawing took place on Tuesday. May 14. On Wednesday, May 15, The Big Game was replaced by Mega Millions. Mega Millions is a multi-stale lot­ tery game in Michigan. Georgia, Illinois. Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York. Ohio and Virginia. Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at more than 7,000 Michigan lottery retailers statewide. Mega Millions drawings are conducted every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday, July 26, with an estimated jackpot of $18 mil­ lion. The winning numbers for the July 19 Michigan Rolldown drawing were 1, 14, 17,22 and 26. A total of 16,568 winners shared $55,817 in Roildown prizes. Besides the sole jackpot winner from Middleville, 41 winners matched four numbers to win a $166 prize; 1.583 winners matched three numbers to win an $11 prize; and 14,943 winners matched two numbers to win the $1 prize. The winning "easy pick" ticket was pur­ chased at Speedway, 615 S. Broadway St., in Middleville. "I took my ticket lo the store to find out if it was a winner," said the lucky unidenti­ fied man. "I was very surprising to find out the ticket was worth so much!" The 49-year-old sportsman works for the Menasha Corporation and said he enjoys fishing and hunting in his free time. He said that he kept the winning ticket in a lock box at all times to ensure its safety before turn­ ing it in at the Lottery's regional office in Wyoming. He added that he plans to use part of his winnings to pay bills, and will "have fun" with the remainder. Michigan Rolldown's first drawing was held on Feb. 28. 2000. Drawings arc held six days a week—Monday through Satur­ day—at 7:28 p.m., and the cost to play is $1 per wager. Tickets are available at more than 7,000 Lottery retailers statewide. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 Lake O Depot Day set for Saturday More HEWS BRIEFS ‘Charlotte’s Web’ set for July 25-27 The Thomappie Arts Council’s summer youth theater production of Charlotte’s Web will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 25 and 26, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Leason-Sharpc Hall of the First Pres­ byterian Church in Hastings. This year’s cast includes Betsy Acker as the announcer, Emily Benningfield, Alexandria deGoa and An­ gela Kennedy as the chorus who arc responsible for setting the scene and moving the action along. boreal Giranda plays the reporter, photographer and lamb. Jesse Doc is Avery Arabic and the Gander. Keith Anderson and Christopher White play the young and older Wilbur, the pig. Hannah Johnson takes the role of Charlotte. Rebecca Dufresne appears as Templeton, the arrogant rat. The rest of the Arable family is played by Elena Gormley as Fem, Sig­ mund Rumpf as John, the father and Jenna Radant as the mother, Martha. Scott Davis is Homer Zuckerman, and Stephanie Davis plays his wife Edith. Elliot Anderson is Lurvy. Mariah Burd and Shannon Jenkins create a barnyard'dialogue as the Goose and the Sheep. Showcase returns at State Grounds Thursday, July 25. will be the kick­ off of the return of the Musicians’ Showcase at the State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. John and Jessica Price and Amanda and Crystal Hoffman, will be featured that evening. The music starts at 6:30 p.m. Previously held from 1991 to 2001 at Arby’s Restaurant, the former Mu­ sicians’ Showcase featured 250 con­ certs with more than 325 different art­ ists from all over the United States, Canada and Uganda. 'rhe opportunity to re-establish the Showcase started last month when Bob Dickinson, sound man for most of the previous music nights, purchased the State Grounds Coffee House. “It’s great to start the music nights again,” said Steve Reid, music coordi­ nator for the shows. “I hope folks will come down and have supper and enjoy the music.” There is no admission charge, al­ though donations will be accepted for the musicians. State Grounds is located at 108 E. State St. First Friday will be this Friday The next First Friday program actu­ ally will be a “Last Friday” at noon July 26 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets, Hastings. It will be a candidates’ forum fea­ turing Republicans and Democrats who have opposition in the Aug. 6 pri­ mary election for seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The candidates invited to field ques­ tions and discuss issues will be Re­ publicans Tom Wilkinson, Sandy Schondclmayer and Don Nevins in District #1. Republicans Sandy James and Monica Rappaport in District #3. Democrats John Loftus and Dave Yonker in District #4. Wayne Curtis and Jeff MacKenzie in District #5, and Jim Alden and Wayne Adams in Dis­ trict #8. The winners of each of these con­ tests will move on to the November general election. At least a dozen questions will be prepared in advance for the candidates and members of the audience will be invited to submit written questions. Longtime local political activist Robert Dwyer will serve as moderator for the forum. The regular First Friday scries will resume Aug. 2 with a return appear­ ance by Dustin Byrd, a Kalamazooarca Muslim. Lake Odessa will celebrate its 10th anniversary of Depot Day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Depot Museum on Emerson Street. Activities and attractions will in­ clude the Janie Rodriguez Award pres­ entation, the Hubbardston irish Danc­ ers and Thunder Floor Cloggers, the Nashville Five. Center Stage Dance Academy, the Reiser Family Singers, Maloney Bagpipers, a raffle, bratwurrst, ice cream and souvenirs. Admission to Depot Day continues to be free. Next Fontana concert slated The Fontana Summer Festival Sat­ urday evening concert series will con­ tinue this month and next at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The July 27 concert will feature work by Mischa and Ramon Supko, Maurice Ravel and Johannes Brahms. Musicians are Scunghec Lee, violin, Carl Donakowski, cello, Peter Miya­ moto and Winston Choi, both on pi­ ano. Concerts also arc scheduled for Aug. 3, 10 and 17. The programs will cover the range of classical music. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Cookies and punch will be served following the concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, which will give concdrlgoers a chance to walk some of the trails if they arrive before the con­ cert as well as enjoy cookies after­ ward. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is lo­ cated on West Cloverdale Road in Hastings. From Hastings drive south on M-37 approximately nine miles to Cloverdale Road, tum right and follow Cloverdale Road. Entrance to the in­ stitute is on the left. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with ID and children accom­ panied by adults. For more informa­ tion, call the Thomappie Arts Council at 945-2202. ‘Senior Citizen of Year’ sought Hastings City Bank ar.J the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) will present the fourth annual “Senior Citizen of the Year” award next month. The award highlights the contribu­ tions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in the county. It focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older. This year’s award winner will be announced Thursday, Aug. 8, at the COA summer picnic in Hastings. The public is being asked to submit nominations for the award. Nominees should be age 60 or older and county residents. Consideration should be given to the contribution each nomi­ nee has made to the county commu­ nity. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been in­ volved in, how his/her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been af­ fected by those contributions. Nominations may be made by indi­ viduals or groups. Forms are available at the COA office or from Lori Wiswell at Hastings City Bank. The nomination form is also available at www.barrycounty.org by clicking on the “Commission on Aging” link. Send nominations to the COA, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Mich. 49058. All nominations must be post­ marked no later than July 31. ‘Music Lady’ set to visit Fountain Beverly Meyer, also known as “The Music Lady,” will present a concert for children and families when she sings and plays guitar Friday. July 26, during the Fridays at the Fountain out­ door concert scries in downtown Hast­ ings. The free event is held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn by the fountain area. The music series is co-sponsored by the Thomappie Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings and co-chaired by Norma Jean Acker and Pat Scnsiba. Meyer says her music includes “tra­ ditional songs with a twist and catchy originals full of energy. She has been providing music programs throughout Michigan since 1996. More than 4,000 children have shared songs with her each month. She provides regular mu­ sic visits to more than 25 preschool programs in the southeast part of the state. Meyer has three CD recordings and plans for more, including a video later this year. On rainy days, the Fridays at the Fountain concerts will be held at the Arts Council’s headquarters, 117 W. State St. in downtown Hastings. Former Commissioner Herrington dies by Mareie Westover J-Ad Graphics Intern Former Barry County Commissioner Emmet Herrington died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Assyria Township. He was 83. Herrington had served on the County Board from 1995 to 2001. and he served another two-year term about 20 years ago. At Herrington’s request, there will be no funeral. Instead he will be cremated and his ashes will be spread on his farm alongside his wife of 43 years. Those who knew Herrington described him as a visionary, devoted family man and sometimes a bit difficult, but always a gen­ tleman. “Emmet Herrington was one of the finest human beings I have ever known.” said friend John Fehscnfcld. retired superinten­ dent of the Barry County Intermediate School District. During his life he raised four children and had the opportunity to sec many grand­ children and great-grandchildren. When asked for information and a quote for this story about Herrington, his son-in­ law said, “He didn't want anything in the paper." Herrington was a family man, veteran, an administrator, a public servant, and he was described as a friend to many in the Barry County area. “He was one grand old man.” said Rob­ ert Wenger of Middleville, who served with Herrington for six years on the County Board. “He had his principles and stood by them. I admired him... I’m glad I had the Emmet Herrington opportunity to serve on the board with him." Herrington was born in Dowling and lived a majority of his life in Calhoun County. However, a lot of his business life took place in Barr)1 County. “He added an awful lot to Barry County,” said friend Fred Jacobs. Herrington was chairman of the County Zoning Board of Appeals and Canvassing Board, vice chairman of the Barry County Futuring Committee, a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for Calhoun County, an original member of the Kellogg Commu­ nity College Board of Directors and Assyria Township Supervisor and trustee. “What was amazing about him was as he go: older he never changed his zest for the future," Jacobs said. He was also highly active in public serv­ ice organizations such the Good Samaritan Hospice Board of Barry and Calhoun coun­ ties and the Elderhostci Lifelong Learning Organization. Fehscnfcld said that Herrington always believed in “wise planning and good gov­ ernment." Before entering into public administra­ tion Herrington served six years in the Army during World War II and rose to the rank of major. After leaving the Army, he started a fam­ ily and began a 33-ycar career at the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Hospital. Public administration had been Hering­ ton's calling, but it took him many years to earn his degree in it. At the age of 72. Herrington earned a bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor College in business admini­ stration. He continually studied public ad­ ministration in the masters degree program at Western Michigan University. Even toward the end of his life. Herring­ ton continued to take classes to further ad­ vance his knowledge. "He was always willing to give of his time, in concerns with making the world a better place.” Fehscnfcld said. Many things Herrington enjoyed about the world were raising beef cattle, Mozart, symphonies, big band music and learning about history. Teen spectator still ‘critical’ after bike crash at County Fair by Shelly Sober Staff Writer Police are seeking anyone who may have videotaped an accident during a motocross race at the Barry County Fair late Friday night that left a 13-year-old Hastings boy in critical condition with head injuries and a 23-ycar-old Hastings man in fair condition. “If anybody has videotaped this, we’d like to see it because we are getting all kinds of stories on what happened and how it happened,” said Barry County Undersherift Don Ford Tuesday. So far, police -believe that a spectator. 13-year-old J^bh/Eddy, was walking with friend, Koty Watson, 12, of Delton at the grandstand at about 10:24 p.m. when moto­ cross race contestant Lucas Covey, 17, lost control and crashed into *hcm, said Ford. “The 13-ycar-old was just walking by the van," said Ford of a vehicle parked nearby where 23-ycar-old Josh Duits sat in his wheelchair on a wheelchair lift watch­ ing the races. “The only one in the van was the man in the wheelchair.” Ford said Duits became a paralyzed quadriplegic when he was seriously injured while riding a dirt bike near Hastings sev­ eral years ago. “Lucas lost control and doesn’t know what happened," said Ford. “The rider can’t remember, so maybe a video would show he hit a bump and lost control or what. If something else happened, we’d like to know about it.” Eddy was airlifted to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids and as of press time Wednes­ day was listed in critical condition at DcVos Children’s Hospital. Covey reportedly was treated at Pennock Hospital for a broken leg and released while Duits was admitted to Pennock Hos­ pital Fnday night and was released Sunday, though he has since been admitted to Spec­ trum Hospital’s Blodgett Campus, where he was listed in fair condition Wednesday. Watson was treated at the scene and re­ leased. The incident is still under investigation by Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis of the Barry County Sheriff’s office. “I can’t comment until we find out from the cops what happened," said Barry County Fair Board President Bill Neal Monday. The motocross races were produced by Sojo Productions of Fremont and organized by Jay Oostcrhouse, said Neal. Delton Kellogg Middle School students will hold a car wash in front of DK Ele­ mentary School this Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise funds to help with the costs of Eddy's medical care. County commends Sheriff’s Posse by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In a tribute resolution, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday com­ mended the dedication and commitment of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse, which in­ cludes 17 active and 13 honorary members. The Board said it joins Sheriff Steve De­ Boer “in thanking them for their contribu­ tions to the safety and well being of all Barry County citizens.” The posse’s primary duty is providing security and traffic control at various cele­ brations and events throughout the county. Last year, the posse contributed 1,863 hours of service to the community. The posse was formed in 1955 by a group of local volunteers to assist the sher­ iff with road patrol, marine patrol, correc­ tions and prisoner transports. “The posse members are also on call for emergency situations such as lost persons, weather related problems and mutual aid to other police agencies,” the resolution said. Members of the posse are deputized by the sheriff and wear deputy sheriff uni­ forms “with distinctive patches.” They “are required to qualify with weapons, retrain annually in first aid and are continually training in various aspects of law enforce­ ment,” according to the resolution. The resolution was presented by County Commissioner Wayne Adams, chairman of the Central Services Committee, which in­ troduced the tribute. Commissioner Ken Neil, a posse mem­ ber himself, said the resolution is “long overdue. “I’m privileged to be part of that organi­ zation for 26 years...,” he said. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James complimented the posse, saying they are “some of our unsung heroes in Barry County...They really help our community.” County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie noted the hours the posse helps at the County Fair, Charlton Park events and school activities. “We’re very fortunate as a county to have these individuals. Without them we probably would cither be hiring additional full time deputies or begging other counties to send us some,” he said. At Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Wayne Adams reads a resolution of tribute to trie Barry County Sheriff’s Posse. Standing behind him (from left) are Sheriff Steve DeBoer, Posse member Neal Johnson. Undersheriff Don Ford and Posse member Bill Lovingston. OPINION, continued from page 1 and, theoretically, an elected body could decide to proceed with a project even after the public has rejected bond/millage financ­ ing, if the elected body had a method of fi­ nancing that did not raise taxes.” By not using bond/millage financing, “there is no vote that • -tc county may un­ dertake regarding the merits of this (COA/health department) project - whether that vote would decide the issue directly or indirectly or even be merely advisory in na­ ture,” Van Essen said in the letter. Former State Representative Terry Gei­ ger. who previously represented Barry County and is a candidate in the Aug. 6 pri­ mary election for the new 24th Michigan Senate District, said Wednesday he will check into whether state law can be amended "to grant those (rcfcrcndum/advisory opinion) powers to any local govern­ ment." He said, “it s an inequity" that voters ar­ en’t allowed to express their opinions in a binding or non-binding ballot proposal con­ cerning important issues. “If that’s the case, we need to change the statutes. That’s something I’ll look into." Geiger said. County Administrator Michael Brown said after Tuesday’s County Board meeting that he contacted Van Essen for an opinion about the referendum issue because the at­ torney “has done a considerable amount of work for the Michigan Association of Counties, particularly election law issues. Wc had worked with Doug Van Essen when wc did the tax allocation issue ballot language. I knew that Doug was very fa­ miliar and versed in election law.” In other business related to the building projects at this week’s meeting, the Coumy Board: • Awarded the low bid of $421,547 to Kentwood Excavating for site work at the property where the health department and COA will be located, fhcrc were six bid­ ders. Kentwood Excavating plans to start working at the site next week. “Wc have extreme confidence in this company." Commissioner Jim French said. “Our (construction) manager expressed his confidence in the company, and wc arc looking forward to working with these peo­ ple. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson agreed, saying he has worked with the company in the past, and “they’ve always done excel­ lent work.” • Approved an agreement to pay a total of $166,000 to Landmark Design Group of Grand Rapids for architectural services for the COA and health building projects. Services for the COA are $28,000. Fees for the health department building arc $138,000. �Th. Hastings Btnw - Thuraday. July 25. 2002 - Pag. 3 State senator seeks input on day care needs Caregivers sad at loss of day care options by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Local mother Debra Hewitt was upset when she learned the Barry County YMCA was no longer going to offer after-school daycare. "The Y program was the best I vc ever seen,” she told state Sen. Doug Hart at a public hearing Friday at Camp Algonquin. The Y program offered more than child care, she said. It was “child enrichment.” Her children learned social skills, devel­ oped their ability to work cooperatively with other children, and enjoyed a number of enrichment activities, she said. They were also expected to do their homework. Her 11-year-old son could stay home af­ ter school, she said, “but what is he learn­ ing? We have so many children who go home and sit in front of the television or Nintendo with a bag of chips.” Hewitt, senior vice president of a local bank, said “I have 27 employees who work for me. The majority have kids who come home alone" after school. “At our switch­ board wc receive 15 phone calls between 3 and 3:30 p.m.” from children checking in with their parents to tell them they arrived home safely from school. “I have staff peo­ ple who don’t get a call and say ‘I have to go home.’” The children eventually turn up, but such situations “cause panic with parents who don’t know where their kids are,” Hewitt said. They also “disrupt the work environ­ ment." Hewitt said the loss of the Y program also limits her day care options for her spe­ cial needs child. Hewitt, who had two children attending the Y after-school program, was expecting to place a third child in the program this fall when the child started kindergarten. The child would have been welcome in the Y program, she said, unlike other day care programs that don’t accept special needs children. Now, she said, while she has temporary plans for after-school care in the fall, she doesn’t know what she’s going to do in the long term. “I don’t know how to express how diffi­ cult it is" lo have such limited day care op­ tions she told Hart. Parents are currently facing “huge issues" with child care, she said. A big issue is cost, she said. Of those employees she oversees, “six of them would have loved the Y program, but they couldn’t afford it ” “Workers making $9 to $11 dollars an hour can’t afford child care.” "A lot of parents say what option do I have?” Hewitt said. “There is no option.” Hewitt was one of a small group of par­ ents and caregivers gathered in the Camp Algonquin lodge to discuss day care issues with Hart. The meeting was one of a series of public hearings the Michigan House Child Care Task Force is bolding across Michigan to gather information on the stale of day care. Hart, a Republican from Rockford and chairman of the House Family and Chil­ dren Services Committee, created the task force to help with the process of crafting a legislative agenda on child care issues for the 2003-2004 session of the Michigan House of Representatives, which starts this coming January. Child care consumers, providers, employees and other interested persons are being encouraged to attend the task force hearings and give testimony. “If we start thinking through the issues now and develop ideas that are well-pack­ aged and well-researched, it gives us a head start in the next session,” Hart said Friday. Priority needs can be established and provi­ sions made in appropriations bills. Hart said it’s important to establish pri­ orities now, because there could be as much as “a billion dollar shortfall next year" in the state budget. “Over the last year we’ve had four rounds of cuts. We’re still going to have another cutting round.” Hart said there will be “a large turnover” in the House of Representatives whe.i it con­ venes next January after the November election. Some 60 representatives currently serving will not be running for re-election because of term limits or because they arc running for & different office. “The new legislature is going to have to determine priorities, which is why we think what we're doing is pretty strategic,” Hart said. “Hopefully we’ll have a white paper with specific problems clearly delineated.” However, he said, “whatever wc put forth, we have to go about this realistically. We have some significant issues here. It’s go­ ing to cost some money to address those is­ sues.” After the hearing Cathi Deyo, director of Camp Algonquin and head of the Y’s child care program for the last eight years, said “I believe we should spend at least as much on children as wc are on bombs, because if we did that, we wouldn't need the bombs." Deyo said the Y closed its after school day care program because there wasn’t enough money in the Y budget to run it. “As a program wc were breaking even, but overall we (the Barry YMCA) had a reduc­ tion in contributed funds. We had to lay off staff and look at all the programs." The Y decided it could not afford to pay staff for the day care program, she said. Participating in a day care hearing at Camp Algc. .quin were (from left) Terri Stangl of the Center for Civil Justice, former day care owner Pat McCollum, local parent Deb Hewitt. “What the consumer wants to pay isn’t enough to pay for the program,” YMCA Director Dave Storms said at the hearing. It is also difficult to retain good employees with the low wages they are paid, he said. “Our biggest struggle has been trying to maintain quality staff,” Deyo said. Retired Middleville teacher Pat McCol­ lum, who also participated in Friday’s meeting, said she was part of two local day care facilities that had to cease operations. She founded and directed the Rainbow Learning Center in Hastings for four years, and helped with the Children’s Corner in Delton. She had to end operations of Rainbow Learning Center when the church sold the building in which the program was housed. The Delton program was also held in a church and was discontinued for financial reasons, she said. McCollum said she is concerned about the lack of “affordable, quality child care" in the area. “I always felt the children in Barry County are deserving of quality child care." “It was heart-breaking not to have the center any longer,” she said. “I just feel really bad for the children in Barry County.” Deyo said six was “very sad" about the closing of the Y program. “You develop a real connection with the families and chil­ dren.” */ believe we should spend at least as much on children as we are on bombs, because if we did that, we wouldn't need the bombs." The after-school program was held at Southeastern Elementary during the school year, and at Camp Algonquin during the summer. The after-school program offi­ cially closed at the end of the school year this past June. However, for some parents who were paying for day care through Family Independence Agency day care re­ imbursements, the summer program actu­ ally closed last summer, when the day care program was integrated with Algonquin's day camp program. State guidelines on FIA day care dis­ bursements did not allow payments for camp programs. The Camp Algonquin program and other Y day care programs have also suffered from FIA payment guidelines that Deyo termed “too rigid." Those day care facilities who accept FIA-rcimbursed clients “need help with funds to pay for the employment and education" of their day care staffs, Deyo said. “Up to 30 percent of the children” in the Barry County Y program were “on some sort of scholarship.” Deyo said — ix. the Y was picking up part of the cost of care. One of the reasons for that, according to YMCA lobbyist Todd Tennis, is that there is a waiting period for FIA reimbursements. “It can take months for the FIA to finally approve" disbursements, he said. “The Y is probably one of the few (day care facilities) that accepts kids and hopes for the best." If, after a long wait, a child is deemed ineligi­ ble for FIA reimbursement, he said, “the Y is stuck with the bill.” While it is part of the Y’s mission to provide outreach services to children, he said, the situation taxes the Y’s financial resources. Terri Stangl of the Center for Civil Jus­ tice in Saginaw, who also spoke at Friday’s hearing, said her agency is also very con­ cerned about the long time parents have to wait for day care reimbursements. “For par­ YMCA Director Dave Storms, Camp Algonquin Director Cathi Deyo. state Sen. Doug Hart, and YMCA lobbyist Todd Dennis. ents, they lose jobs if they can’t get that day care." The problem of FIA paperwork delays may partly be attributed to the fact that across the state 21 percent of the staff of the FIA is retiring under an early retirement program begun by Gov. John Engler as part of efforts to reduce budget expenditures. “Full replacement” of those staff people is “not coming any time soon,” Hart said. Stangl, whose agency works to reduce poverty through “advocacy, education and empowerment,” said parents struggling to make the transition from welfare to work arc not only having difficulty finding reli­ able quality day care, those troubles are in­ creased by difficult HA reimbursement guidelines. For example, according to a written statement Stangl presented at the hearing, “the maximum FIA reimbursement rale for a day care aid is only $1.35 - $1.60 per hour, regardless of the child’s age. Under federal law, however, most parents are re­ quired to pay minimum wage of $5.15 per hour to an in-home child care provider and must pay state and federal payroll taxes on the wages paid. Therefore, unless the par­ ent has at least four children, she will be forced to either violate tax and labor laws and risk significant penalties for doing so, or she will have to pay anywhere from hun­ dreds to thousands of dollars each year in wages and payroll taxes.” Stang) also said FIA day care reimburse­ ments also don’t cover times when parents receiving assistance arc in class endeavor­ ing to increase their earning potential through additional education or training. “Forty percent of parents moving off welfare don’t even have a high school edu­ cation,” Stangl said. According to the center’s written state­ ment, “Thousands of low income parents who are struggling to make ends meet with low wage jobs recognize that they and their families will only get ahead if they can get the education and training to qualify for higher paying jobs. Unfortunately, FIA will not provide enough day care assistance to ensure that working parents will complete certificate or degree programs.” The statement also said those receiving state assistance arc now being required to work 40 hours instead of 20 hours a week. When welfare recipients are also going to school, children can often be in day care for many hours a day. That makes the quality of child care “all the more crucial,” the statement said, citing one mother whose 18-month-old daughter spends over 65 hours a week in child care. Stangl said parents receiving state assis­ tance often work more than one job to make ends meet, which also poses child care difficulties. “There is a shortage of care for second and third shift and weekend workers,” the written statement said. There is also a shortage of care for infants and children with disabilities. “Many low in­ come parents who have children with physical or behavioral disabilities find it difficult if nc! impossible to find a suitable day care provider,” the statement said. In spite of that, “FIA is now requiring even parents of children whose disabilities qual­ ify them (for special state assistance) to en­ ter the workforce." Also, “the FIA child care program does not pay providers any­ thing extra for children with special needs.” The biggest losers in the process may be the children, whose welfare is being threat­ ened with substandard care. “Welfare reform cannot be considered a success if children are not receiving the care and guidance they need to develop into healthy, well-educated, productive citi­ zens,” the written statement said. Jim Hund, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, said this week that when the state was giving grant dollars a while ago for school readiness programs, the BISD applied for a grant and included in its proposal a day care program. “There’s a whole statewide group trying to get legislators to realize the importance of preschool funding,” he said. Research con­ tinues to point to healthy early childhood development as the key to school and life success. "We know that personality is formed at the age of 2 or 3,” Hund said. If society waits until a child starts school, he said, it may be in the position of having to “fix” developmental problems rather than helping to develop healthy children. Among other things, the statewide group has developed written promotional materi­ als encouraging the funding of early child­ hood development programs. One of several promotional pieces being sent to legislators contains quotes like: “A conservative cost benefit analysis study done in Michigan found that for every dollar spent on early learning, the public saved more than two dollars over the course of the recipient’s life." — MSU Education Policy Center “There is strong empirical evidence for the benefits of existing high-level programs that provide play and stimulation for tod­ dlers and infants.” — Newsweek, 2/12/2001 “Research demonstrates that children need a stimulating and nurturing environ­ ment for healthy brain development. Cost­ benefit research shows that early invest­ ment in child development can prevent larger expenses to remediate problems in the future." — National Governor’s Asso­ ciation “What is needed now is a national dia­ logue on our shared responsibility for giv­ ing all children a chance to develop fully." — Phi Delta Kappa According to Hart, “the Republicans have botched up welfare reform.” After the hearing. Hart clarified that Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are try­ ing to push through legislation that would reduce federal welfare assistance to states if 70 percent of welfare recipients are not working 40 hours per week, but would not provide assistance to states to pay for child care costs for those on assistance who are working foil time. “The greatest expense in public assis­ tance is child care," he said. “Right now we’re spending more money on work supports (such as child care and transportation) than cash assistance.” According to Deyo, there are no group day care facilities left in Barry County (al­ though McCollum said there is a day care center in Middleville, and a day care facil­ ity was recently opened in Delton.) “We are left in this county with private home child care programs," Deyo said, many of which do not provide after-school care. Hart said parents may sec some relief through federal No Child Left Behind leg­ islation, which has earmarked $10 million in grants for Michigan. Part of that grant money may be used to develop after-school enrichment programs for youth. He also said “a few of us are proposing that the (Michigan) Department of Education put together an after-school task force.” (Re­ cent research has shown that children en­ gaged in meaningful after-school activities are less li^ly to indulge in at-risk behavior such as drinking, taking drugs or having sex.) SCHONDELMAYER, continued from page I adding that, “I’d better not say anything. I’d better find an attorney and see what happens." As of press time Wednesday, U.S. Dis­ trict Court records showed that Schondelmayer had not been formally charged. As­ sistant United States Attorney Andrew Birge of Grand Rapids declined to com­ ment on the matter. Schondelmayer is a Republican candi­ date vying for his party’s nomination to seek election to the District 1 Board of Commissioners scat currently held by Re­ publican opponent, incumbent Tom Wilk­ inson. Also running for the party’s nomina­ tion is Don Nevins. According to Michigan Election Law, being a suspect in a criminal investigation does not disqualify a candidate from run­ ning for party nomination to public office, said Barry County Clerk Debbie Smith. “Al this point I can’t take my name off the ballot even if I want to,” said Schondel­ mayer. “I haven’t been charged and I ha­ ven’t evaluated what I’m doing (about the election.)" Schondelmayer confirmed that he had been paid a visit by fish and wildlife authorities who seized items from his home. The officers told Schondelmayer they would be “talking to me some day." He declined to answer questions about the scope of the investigation. Officer Dan Miller of the Colorado Divi­ sion of Wildlife said the investigation be­ gan with a tip to his state’s tipline. Opera­ tion Game Thief, about “a month or two back." “The individual who called indicated Mr. Schondelmayer was (allegedly) involved in wildlife crime and we needed to take a look at it," said Miller. “Myself and one other officer traveled to Michigan last week, we worked with the Michigan DNR field offi­ cers and several agents with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.” Miller said that based on the evidence they developed from their records and data­ bases, along with information provided by other states, officers obtained a federal search warrant from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Grand Rapids late Wednesday. “Wc executed the search warrant, con­ ducted interviews and evidence was seized,” he said. “We are in the process of evaluating that now. There have been no charges against Mr. Schondelmayer. That’s to be determined." Miller revealed that Colorado’s primary interest in Schondelmayer stems from his taking a black be«r from the state’s north­ west region in October of 2001 during “big game" season. Sandy Schondelmayer He declined to explain what authorities believe was illegal about the killing. “There are so many spin-offs from this investigation," said Miller, indicating that other allegations developed during his probe. When asked whether the black bear in question was located during the search. Miller declined to comment, simply saying, “Evidence was taken." Hamilton indicated that the federal charges may stem from allegations of ille­ gally killed game being transported across state lines. “Such an act would be a violation of the Lacey Act, which is a lengthy code which says if game or parts of game are taken ille­ gally and fc brought to another state, it could be a violation of the Lacey Act, which could be a felony or a misdemeanor Hamilton said regardless of whether fed­ eral charges are pursued, the Michigan DNR intends to seek state charges for a separate incident that allegedly occurred in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “It involves the same individual involved in an incident strictly in Michigan," he said. “It is actually unrelated. We knew about it before and there will be a separate prosecu­ tion in Michigan." Hamilton said his department’s job is to conduct “large scale investigations" that deal with fish and wildlife violations. “We felt this was a big case,” said Ham­ ilton. Schondelmayer, who confirmed one month ago that he had been arrested in Montana within the past two years for al­ legedly shooting an elk in a restricted area, previously held the elected position of Barry County Register of Deeds. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... f ji-d Birkholz hypocritical on gambling Dear editor: No matter what you believe about the Gun Lake casino issue, whether you arc for it, against it, or undecided, the very least you should expect is integrity on the issue. Slate Rep. Patty Birkholtz has stated pub­ licly that she is against gambling, her expla­ nation for being adverse to the casino com­ pact at Gun Lake. Again, no matter what you believe, you should know this... on the final day that the Michigan House of Representatives was in session before the summer break. Ms. Birkholtz voted in favor of the budget bill for general government. In itself that vote looks innocent enough. However, the general government budget funds things like the Secretary of State, the Attorney General’s office, etc.What is also funds, however, is the state lottery. So if lot­ tery is a gamble. Ms. Birkholtz voted in favor of gambling, and that doesn't square with her emphatic stance against gambling. And to make matters even worse, the budget bill on which she voted “yes" will allow for lottery drawings on Sundays. So now. Ms. Birkholtz is for not just gambling, but gambling on Sundays. Amazing, the hypocrisy we re hearing and seeing. 1 just wish she’d tell us straight. Honesty and integrity... it really does mat­ ter. Agnes Adrounie. Hastings Barry County Republican Executive Board. (Senior Citizen Committee) Delegate. Barry County Republican Party Small business helped by Geiger Unborn are sacred to Geiger To the editor: There is just one conservative choice for the Michigan Slate Senate in the 24th District, which includes Barry. Eaton and Allegan counties. That choice is Terry Geiger. Terry understands that the lives of our unborn are sacred. He also recognizes the fact that abortion is detrimental to women and families. During the last two years of Terry’s six years as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, he served as the chair­ man of the Appropriations Committee. Since he was the first pro-life chairman in many years, he worked to advance pro-life issues; such as working to give funding preference to organizations that do not pro­ vide abortions. What sets Terry Geiger apart from others is his leadership. Teny sponsored legisla­ tion almost four years before final passage to regulate abortion clinics and force mandatory reporting, which previously was not necessary. This bill wasn’t given to him. but was introduced by him. That’s leader­ ship! Terry represents people in his district and reflects the values of the 24th Senate District. Check into candidates' records. When you do. I’m sure you’ll find that there is just one conservative choice in the 24th District, and that choice is ferry Geiger. I urge you to talk to your family, neigh­ bors and friends about Terry Geiger, and then cast your vote for Terry Tuesday. Aug. 6.1 know I will. Sincerely. Indya K. Morton Director. Alpha Women’s Center - Hastings Dear editor: Our small businesses need help. Not only is the economy faltering, which is difficult enough on businesses, but health care costs and other issues are adding up to an extend­ ed slump for many businesses in central and western Michigan. In my opinions there is one sure way to improve things - support Terry Geiger for Stale Senate. Geiger w as a business owner for 20 years before being elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1994. He understands the issues that impact businesses, from the Single Business Tax to worries about unem­ ployment insurance - he has seen it him­ self. He understands strong industry and a good business climate promotes employ­ ment. If you are like me and concerned about your employees, it is a sure bet Terry Geiger is the best choice for the Slate Senate. Please join me in voting for Terry Geiger, the positive campaigner, on Aug. 6. Neil F. Braendle. Hastings Geiger understands farm issues Dear editor: As a fourth generation fanner with two generations coming up behind me in the family business, I strongly endorse Terry Geiger in his bid for the Michigan Senate, based on his representation and work as a member of rhe House of Representatives. Geiger owned Michigan Chief Sales in Lake Odessa over 20 years. He understands what farmers go through on a day-to-day basis. Some feel that to preserve farms it’s nec­ essary lo purchase development rights to all Michigan farms. Terry believes that what really matters is sustainability. With farm­ ers already over-burdened by stale-regula­ tion. will farmers survive the next five... 10... 50 years? Whether my children or your children will be able to lake over the family farm should be the issue. Farmers, don’t get caught up in unreach­ able pipe dreams, such as the state buying up development rights to all Michigan farms. Just where would that bottomless pit of money come from? This year’s budget was barely balanced, and only because of a tax increase! It’s time for a reality check not a pie-in-the-sky politics... just where will all that money really come from? Please remember who has been with fanners in the fields, and with farmers in the meeting rooms, as a farm business owner and as a member of the House of Representatives. That person is Terry Geiger. Please join me in support of Terry Geiger for the State Senate Aug. 6. Robert Wenger. Middleville Write Vs A letter. 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PPO against local teacher unit unfair To the editor: Isn’t it sad that so many women (and men) who are going through the emotional trauma of a breakup feel the need to seek and get a Personal Protection Order for their Own personal safety? In almost all such cases, a PPO is a real attempt to counter a real threat. But for a tiny percentage of cases, the request for a PPO has nothing to do with any real threat. It has everything to do with creating the false perception of a threat. Allegations are made that can be neither proven nor disproven. It is a matter of setting the stage early in the court proceedings. One of the parties is successfully cast as unstable, hair­ trigger violent, more than a little bit crazy. It is theater, not reality. A few weeks ago. I read that teacher Dave Hagon was being denied tenure, and his contract was not being renewed. This saddened me. Both my stepson and my son had classes with Mr. Hagon, and both had high regard for him as a teacher and as a man. I know from my own personal obser­ vation that Mr. Hagon went the extra mile for his students routinely, amounting to thousands of extra miles in the short time he taught here in Hastings. He is a gentle soul who cares, really cares, about his students. But when it comes to litigation, the children are never a real consideration, are they? Mr. Hagon has filed a lawsuit alleging that Hastings Schools failed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act And apparently in response, we now have alle­ gations of clear-and-present-danger for a few school employees and their families. I’m sorry, but this simply does not ring true. Il looks suspiciously like attempted character assassination. Mr. Hagon presents no more of a threat than Kris Kringle did in “Miracle on 34th Street." But it sure makes great theater, doesn’t it? So just what is the real story behind the story? Who knows for sure? One thing we can all be sure of is that the real story is not what we read recently in the newspaper. Brian Reynolds, Hastings Lies spread in senate campaign? To the editor: Over the past few months, many of my constituents and voters throughout the 24th Senate District have had a letter stuffed into the newspaper slot of their mailboxes, or received a fax at their place of business, or now received an electronic phone call from a group calling themselves, “Friends of the Murray family." The letter, faxes and calls made some unusual statements against me, so I am tak­ ing this opportunity to clarify. First, ail the employees of the Michigan Legislature are employed at the will of the legislator who hired them. This means that no one else but the legislator who hires them, has the ability to fire them. Mike Murray, was hired, worked for and was fired by a Detroit-area legislator. I did not hire Mike Murray, he did not work for me. and I did not fire Mike Murray. Secondly. Mr. Murray is a political con­ sultant for a campaign consulting business in Lansing, Murray Communications, that was hired by my opponent in this Senate race. To the best of my knowledge, my opponent still employs Murray Communications to do just what he has done: stuff your new spaper slots, send faxes to your businesses, and make electronic phone calls to your homes that spread lies. The notion that these activities are being conducted independently on Terry Geiger’s campaign is ridiculous. This election is about who can best rep­ resent the voters of the 24th Senate district, who will best represent our seniors, our families, communities and our laws. I have represented Allegan County with distinction over my six years in the House, and 1 will do so as the next State Senator. Patty Birkholz, 88th District State Representative Michigan House of Representatives We Welcome | YOUR OPINION! Compose your thoughts to be shared with the community, and send To The Editor* at The Banner, Box 8, Hastings. Ml. Fontana concert was splendid To the editor: Die opening Fontana Summer Festival concert at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute was an evening of fine music in a perfect setting. We’re most fortunate that the staffs of the Thomappie Arts Council, the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, the Fontana Festival Series and others have joined to give us these rare opportunities to share six evenings of out­ standing performances for the first time in our Hastings area. May Granau. Hastings Rutland's reign of fear must end To the editor: Citizens attending the July 10 Rutland Township Board meeting got a good look at Supervisor Roger Vilmont. Vilmont simply said. ’Thank you for your comments." Vilmont later said he refused to answer questions because, ’These folks don’t treat us with respect They want to yell and scream, applaud and interrupt. I don’t think this is appropriate behavior.’’ This from the same man who has told cit­ izens to “shut up" during township meet­ ings. and has actually said, “I don’t have to listen to the people.” Of course, such com­ ments never make it into the meeting min­ utes. The comments and concerns of the citizens don’t make it into the minutes either. Vilmont also stated. “If anyone had both­ ered to talk to me, we could have talked about it. Not one of them has talked to me.” This is a lie. When citizens spoke to him, he handled them with threats and intimida­ tion. He threatened to shut down business­ es. Those involved in the opposition were suddenly visited by the zoning administra­ tor, animal control investigating anony­ mous false claims, strange vehicles stop­ ping in front of their homes and businesses and taking pictures, and so on. The same type of thing happened when there was opposition lo some of the wording of the private road ordinance and the outdoor gathering ordinance. It’s too much of a coincidence to pass off as paranoia. Yes, the people are angry. Isn’t it obvious that all these people are livid for a reason? This isn’t a group of hippies and radicals these are real people who have been terror­ ized and victimized. When Vilmont started using intimidation on us last year, we didn't dare tell anyone because we figured no-one would believe us. We were threatened, spied on, and stalked. We had ordinances enforced on us that had never before been enforced, one after another. A year ago Child Protective Services was used to threaten to take a Rutland Township family’s three children away. Please understand this isn’t ultimately about a junk ordinance. The citizens were drawn together when the junk ordinance issue came up, and they each unveiled their own account of how Vilmont has ruled them by intimidation and fear. We have felt alone, afraid and conquered. Now that we have banded together we realize strength in numbers and breathe a heavy sigh, and even some tears, of relief. As a whole we may finally be free of this dictator, and there is hope that our lives may return to normal. All we ask is to live our lives - within the boundaries of reason­ able and realistic laws and ordinances - and to be left alone. Cindy Porritt, Hastings Week'*. 2uedtioet~.. PUBLIC OPINION: What about crooked CEO’s? What do you think should be done to corporate executives who have been found to be cheating their stockholders? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 pmim a, HMtlngs Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (816) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Presrdent Vice President Stsven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • (Editor) (Assistant Editor) David T. 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Saturdays 8 30 am. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Bax B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hasting. Ml 49058 �The Hastings. Banner - Thursday. Ju»y 25. 2002 - Page 5 Beware of the “Push Poll” To the editor: Nashville man’s letter showed his bias Easey also knows Mr. MacKenzie’s thoughts as well. He said. “MacKenzie ignored a commissioner and asked (Jim) Kinney’s advice and opinion on a issue up for vote" and "... he continues to ignore what others think and votes his own way..." The only person who knows whether or not that commissioner was ignored or why Mr. Mackenzie votes the way he does is Mr. MacKenzie himself. Upon turning the page, there was another extensive article that involved Jeffrey MacKenzie. This article may not have been specifically aimed at skewering MacKenzie’s public image, but I’m positive that it did just that. When a direct quote referring to MacKenzie states “I think he is out of tune with the community," there is an acute impression left on inquiring minds, like my own. Is Jeff MacKenzie the weekly target of snide comments to show the nega­ tives of his personality or his position? And if that is the case, then I certainly hope that We should support all the projects I’ve been a Barry County resident for a little over 15 years. I remember one of the things that intrigued me about this area was that it ranked high on America’s most desir­ able towns to live. My husband and I are not wealthy, we both work full time to make ends meet, but enjoy property ownership and all the responsibility that entails. We have two daughters in the Hastings school system and so are becoming involved in a variety of community functions. Wc all volunteer for community organizations because it’s the right thing to do in helping one another. I’ve become a little frustrated by the let­ ters from folks whining about taxes and arguing about “the best spot for a public building site." We certainly don’t have money to bum, but I can’t think of a better investment than one in our own community. If Barry County residents want to continue to enjoy progress and attract growth to this community then they need to be ready to go forward, not back. The list is long and distinguished of ail the people in this community who have spearheaded these projects... and not want­ ing to leave out any names... I’d just say thank you to them all. We voted “yw” lo them all and will continue to do so. I look forward to the community center, the new library, the Health Department and the new Commission on Aging. The Pennock Health care campus is one of the best in the State (I travel West Michigan visiting facilities Pennock beau them all). And guess what else I hear? People don't blink an eye traveling one to two hours in order to stay at the Hastings nursing homes for rehab. My clienu are continually impressed by the personal service and nice people they meet in Barry County. I don’t hear that about Grand Rapids or Lansing Folks. I certainly hope the improvemenu won’t be stopping because we need to stay com­ petitive to attract new business and new tax­ payers to our community. We need to be progressive. Our whole family has volunteered at the Barry County Commission on Aging, so of course I am distressed by the negative commenu that have been hashed and rehashed. I think it’s sad when someone uses such an important agency in our community as a political stepping stone, lu even more dis­ tressing when many times their facts aren’t correct or are twisted. If you want to learn the truth about COA issues... sit in on a board meeting, or better yet how about giving some volunteer hours? I do not endorse politicians but appreciate Commissioners Ken Neil and Sandy James for being supportive of our senior programming with the COA. in conclusion. I can’t think of a better county to raise a family and retire. I hope that all of you that have worked so hard to make this such a nice community realize how much you are appreciated. Jeri Weinbrecht RNC Geriatric Care Manager. Carlton Township Both Monica and Jim have a desire for a decision making process that allows for more citizen input and involvement. Their actions on a variety of fronts prove that they understand the complexity of the govern­ mental process. They understand that once you are a commissioner that you must make decisions that are in the best interests of all Barry County citizens, and that means removing the geographical boundary that you might represent. I encourage your support of these two individuals on Aug. 5. Your community, my community, and all of Barry County stand to gain as a result of the talents that Monica and Jim would add to the commissioners’ team. Their dedication will be your:eward. Sincerely, Tom Guthrie, Delton To accommodate the growing need tor new phone, tax and Telephone number* begrming with any of thaaa Venzon exchangee w« change from area code 616 to area code 269: wireless numbers in Michigan, the current 616 area code is being divided and a new 269 area code added. Beginning 227 326 435 512 639 673 July 13,2002, you should start using the now 269 area code 236 367 436 539 641 674 783 253 386 445 543 640 679 809 code 269 to area code 616. But if you forget, your calls will 256 416 tea 561 650 686 816 stU get through untl February 15. 2003. After that date, 264 422 466 592 651 689 853 your calls from one area code to another will no longer bo 266 423 466 621 655 699 857 when you call from area code 616 to area code 269. You should also use the 616 area code when calling from area completed without dialing the area code. That gives you five months to reprogram any automatic dialing equipment you have, such as ax machines and modems, and get into the habit of dialing with the now area code. • Rates aren’t changing. A local call will still be a local call; a toll call will still bo a toll call. 782 273 424 467 624 657 718 872 278 426 483 625 659 733 906 279 427 489 627 663 751 941 306 432 496 628 666 764 310 434 906 637 669 767 • Your local calling area won’t change. Evon though you may dial an area code to complete a local call, It wWI still bo a local call. • Dialing 911 and 411 win stay the same. ► 2 Remember: £ 91. of Hastings, died Monday, July 22, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Kennett was bom on October 15, 1910 in Festus. MO., the son of John S. Winifred (Koetter) Allen. He was named after a house that was named Kennett Castle that his mother liked. He graduated from St. Louis Roosevelt High School in 1927 and received his BA degree from Washington University in 1937. Kennett had many jobs over the years, such as advertising and marketing for Anheuser-Busch, purchasing agent for the UN relief agency for supplies for Greece and as a financial comptroller as a civilian employee of the United States Air Force. After WWII, Ken had a real burden to go to war tom Europe and help them after the war. He stayed there for 35 years calling England his heme. Ken has many stories of places that most of us only dream of. French restaurants which he and his friends had a club to critique the food of the Best Chefs in Europe. He had a wonderful cottage in England that he turned into his home, he also seen many castles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John S. Allen in 1993. Surviving is her sister, Doris (Harold) Routt of Hastings; six nieces and nephews, Bobbi (Greg) Hoefler of Vermontville, Jeffrey Routt of LaQuinta, CA., Markelle (Jason) Murton, Sam Bonney, Megan Bonney all of DeWitt, Jason (Dircy) Hoefler of Hastings. No visitations will be held. A Memorial service will be held Sunday, July 28. 2002 at 2:30 P.M. at the Woodland Meadows Retirement Village, 1821 N. East St. in Hastings with Reverend David Hustwick officiating. Memorials can be made to the Library of Michigan, services for the blind and physically Handicapped. P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7507. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. All residents of Barry County will bene­ fit from the election of Monica Rappaport and James Alden to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. These two individuals have a desire and the passion to make a positive difference in the lives of all citizens of our county. They prove this daily as they go about being involved in activities and events that nour­ ish Barry County toward a better and mure exciting future. Monica’s involvement with the Barry Conservation District certainly exhibits her dedication to the county’s natural resources. Jim’s participation in the govern­ mental process via of his involvement in County Planning and Zoning and other political issues allow him to express his excitement while pursuing inclusive involvement of others. They both have an understanding of how the natural resources of our county interre­ late with the human population and their desire for a better quality of life. They know that you must seek and develop an insight about both in order to create the harmony most residents desire. You’ll find Monica and Jim participating in learning sessions and sharing their knowledge and experiences with other indi­ viduals and organizations. They both lead efforts that result in a more fully informed public, while at the same time they spend time and resources to keep themselves informed and knowledgeable about the issues that make Barry County the place that so many people want to live and visit. You know the area How about the area code? It’s changing. Area code 616 is being divided to meet the demand for new numbers. HASTINGS - Kennett K. Allen, age Rappaport, Alden good choices Dear editor: Use the new 269 area code. It's a good idea to get into the habit of using it now. After February 15, 2003, your calls won’t bo completed without the now code. d • XXX-XXXX 288 dm 269 XXX-XXXX to tfw area coda— 616 268 Update your contacts and information. Plan to change budneos stationery, packaging and advertising, and updato your personal phono book. 618 To makea Meat . duD 1 616 XXX-XXXX 1 269 XXX-XXXX ronWtoatocWcaf to ttus arw codo Reprogram your automatic dialing equipment 268 cw XXX-XXXX These may include taxes. Internet dial-up numbers, alarm 616 616 XXX-XXXX circuits, speed dialers and Cal! Forwarding. Questions? If you have questions about the new area codes, visit our Web site at www.verizon.com/ereacodee •t To the editor: the next issue of the Maple Valley News or Banner includes such things about our other candidate for county commissioner, Wayne Curtis. As for myself. I know little about Mr. Curtis. I know he likes to ride bikes. I know that he is a Republican. And last. I know he just got a commission raise and was reap­ pointed to the school board. Personally. I need to know a little more than that before I vote on Aug. 6. For instance, is he a family-oriented man? Does he take time out of his busy campaigning schedule to sit and play with his children? Does he even have any chil­ dren? What else does this man do? And why is it that no one is willing to offer up dreadful statements about him? Is it that he is perfect? I don’t think so. I would also like to know when money became more of an issue than trustworthi­ ness, personality and comfort. It seems to me that Mr. Fasey was more concerned than anything else with the $20,000 figure he cited as Mr. MacKenzie*s take home pay. I believe that people look at all aspects of a man when he’s running for president; why wouldn’t it be that same at a county level? Each of those positions is capable of mold­ ing and shaping the people of this country. There was a time when a person’s char­ acter traits were his or her best quality. George Washington was unanimously elected commander in chief of the Revolutionary Army solely on his ability to make people feel at ease and his ability to serve as a focal point of energy and moral; he subsequently became our first president. I believe Jeff MacKenzie is the same kind of person. He is friendly, willing to chat about any old thing; he has the ability to focus on an issue and to use his resources. He’s a lawyer, as the fact was used against him in Mr. Easey’s article. Mr. Easey didn’t like that Mr. MacKenzie sent legal matters to the county attorney, but would he have liked the decision Mr. MacKenzie would have made on his own? I doubt it. I am certainly not asking the Maple Valley News or Banner to forego freedom of the press. I’m simply asking them to inform truthfully, and wholly. A well edu­ cated and informed community can go a long way; let’s make sure it’s the right way and look before we leap into Wayne Curtis* lap. Helen Sundrla, Nashville 6« In a recent letter to the editor, a Nashville citizen stated that he “would like to inform people of this community a few facts about Barry County Commissioner Jeffrey MacKenzie." These facts, were in truth, mostly insults and biased opinions that only benefited one man: Wayne Curtis. The word “facts," according to an American Heritage Dictionary, means things true and accurate - meaning facts can’t be true and misleading at the same time. 1 am a firm believer in presenting both sides of an issue in all cases, great and small. What I saw in the July 16 edition of the Maple Valley News and July 18 Banner, was a one-sided affair. I saw a lengthy letter to the editor dishing out malicious com­ ments about Jeff MacKenzie, and the choic­ es he’s made. And that was not all; apparently Mr. next question might be. "Would you feel the same if you kn-w that Candidate X tor­ tures kittens?" Of course, the question is more subtle than that, but always it’s pur­ pose is to plant a seed of doubt in your mind about Candidate X. It is designed to identi­ fy a candidate's supporters, and weaken that support through innuendo. And new it seems we have this fraud being perpetrated by the campaign of one of the candidates for State Senate. And it’s really surprising where it’s coming from, because if this race gets really dirty, she stands to lose the most. The Push Poll is a cynical attempt to manipulate you, the voter. If the offending campaign had any respect for your intelli­ gence. you would not have received the call at all. Be careful not to be taken in by this, 'wo weeks of vigilance, and the threat will pass. Ted McKelvey. Maple Grove 18 ! To the editor: The “Push Poll” is back in town. Never heard of a Push Poll? Il’s a type of vermin that infests only rarely, usually in late July or late October of election years. Here's how to tell if you are being infest­ ed. The phone will ring and the rodent on the other end will ask you lo answer a few simple questions. Thai’s where the poll part of this comes from. They want you to believe that it is a scientific sampling of opinion and that your opinion is important to them. It isn’t and it isn’t. The phone call is really a dirty campaign tactic on behalf of a candidate, an act of desperation by a sinking campaign. It might start out with a question like “Do you favor Candidate X or Candidate Y?" If you respond "Candidate Y," and the call is from that candidate’s campaign, you will be asked a couple more meaningless ques­ tions, and the conversation will be over. But if you respond ‘’Candidate X." the 266 efrai 1 269 XXX-XXXX 618 ex it 1 616 XXX-XXXX Of cal) us toll-free at 1 800 483-4000 for Res.dential Customers 1 800 483-5000 tor Business Customers venzon Moke pi ogress every d.iy �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 25 2002 Janet E. McCaul IONIA - Janet E. McCaul. age 62. of Ionia, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, July 23. 2002. Janet was bom in Clarksville on March 25. 1940 to Walter and Helen (Karrar) Willison. She graduated from Saranac High School in 1958. Janet had worked as a secretary for several local companies. Janet loved her family and her grandchildren brought her a special joy. For many years, Janet was a member of the West Berlin Wesleyan Church. She is survived by her children. Denise (Randy) Granger of Pierson, Diane (Jon) Nelson of Ionia, Tim (Joy) McCaul of Soldotna, Alaska and Darrell (Jennifer) McCaul of Grand Rapids; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Donald (Lois) Willison, Maxine (Orville) Slagle and John Willison and many other relatives and friends. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Jack R. McCaul. Visitation will be at the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel on Friday July 26. 2002 from 5-8 P.M. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday. July 27. 2002 at the West Berlin Wesleyan Church. Interment will take place in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Agnes M. Hoevenair - Mrs. Agnes M. Hoevenair, age 90, formerly of Hastings and Gun Lake, died Wednesday. July 24, 2002 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman. MI. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. BRIDGMAN Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lucey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Str-r Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sun­ day School 11 .-00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m.. Bible Study 4 Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a m -11 a m.; P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 9275 S ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m and 11:00 am: Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Raid. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; classes for ail ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:0U p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age hmiu WELCOME CORNERS VNrrwIWOTOOBT 3185 N lUstings. Ml Phone 367-4061. Worship Service*: Sunday. II00 a m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. CHURCH Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dottcn Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided Junior church Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon Saturday nights Praise Service* 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9;30 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday 5-7 p.m Youth Fellowship, (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6.00 p m Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday, 7 p.m_. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). 49058. Rev. Bob Smith GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile easz of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m ; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am Sunday Evening Biol.: Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. < comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office; (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Di recto' of Music Sunday Worship - j a m and 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vice*: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 600 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor D.vid Burgett. 948-8890 or 948266i. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m ; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Worship 11 00 a.m . Evening Ser­ vice at 6 00 pm ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose CalhulK Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a m FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 503 South Grove Sweet. Dehon Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11 .-00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church Jr and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd znd Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. 10:00­ 10.45 im. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser vice is from 11:00 a.m.-l2:IS p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our 'Kid's Time" is a vice* - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11 00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p m Evening Prayer service Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ Corbin A. Gardner Market) We look forward to wor­ NASHVILLE - Corbin A. Gardner, GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and tion call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Tradi­ Faith Formation Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. July 25 6:30 p.m. Softball game at Cedar Creek Field; 6:30 to 8.15 p.m. Va­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services Affil­ cation Bible School; 8:15 p.m. Social Activities Committee. Fri­ iated with the Independent Angli­ day. July 26 • 5.-00 p.m. Wedding Rhearsal; 6:30 to 8:15 p.m Vaca­ vice* 6 00 p.m. For more informa­ can Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 azn Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMITNIT CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FE1XOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise 4 Worship 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6 30 p.m Jesus Club for boys A girls ages tion Bible School. Saturday. July 27 - 5:00 pm. Wedding; 8 00 p.m. Narcotic* Anonymous Sun­ day. July 28 - 8.00 & 10 00 i.m. Worship; 100 p.m Social Activi­ ties Pool Parry Monday. July 29 - 7;00 p.m Worship Committee Meeting Tuesday. July 30- 6:30 p.m. Softball game at Cheney Field; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. July 31 - 7.00 pjn. Worship; 8:00 p m The Way HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church -trccts Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor Lisa Stevens, Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 am. - LIVE' Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10 00 a m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463. Nelson E Lutnm. Interim Pas«or Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's 4-12 Pastors David and Rose Mac­ Ark Preschool Donald. An oasis of God'i lose “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-5I7-852-18O6. Thursday. July 25 - 3 00 p.m. Thomappie Arts Council Youth WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer W heelchair ac­ cessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10* 30 am. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries. Theater rehearsal. 7.30 p m. Sum­ mer Youth Theater performance Sharpe Hall Fnday. July 26 7:30 p.m. Summer Youth Theater performance - Sharpe Hall Satur day. July 27 - 2.00 p.m. Summer Youth Theater performance - Sharpe Hall. Summer Youth Mis­ sion Trip returns this evening. Sunday. July 28 - 9.00 a m. Tra­ J This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER *1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescnptons~ - 118 S. Jeffc.son - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan ditional Worship Service; 9 20 a.m. Children's Worship. 10 30 a.m Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice. 10:50 a m Children's Wor­ ship The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both Services Children's Worship is Member EDJ.C. available during both Services Monday. July 29- 9 15 a m Staff meets for prayer and planning Wednesday. July 31 - 6.45 pm Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Class­ room f 52, of Hastings, died Sunday, July 21, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom April 16, 1950 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Russell and Geraldine (Perkins) Orman. He enjoyed hunting, racing and playing pool. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Orman Sr. and brother, Russell Orman Jr. Surviving are his children, Billy (Cyndi) Orman Jr. of Wyoming, Juice (David) Lovell of Wayland, Billyjake Orman of Hastings, Joshua Orman of Hastings and Lucas Orman of Hastings; four grandchildren; mother, Geraldine Orman of Grand Rapids; brothers and sisters, Willis Orman of Middleville, Sharon Sterkcn of Middleville, Sherry (Annie) Newman of Grand Rapids, Richard Orman of Hastings and Shelly Chapman of Hastings. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 3:00 P.M. at the Hastings Bible Missionary Church on Marshall Street with Reverend Joe Oswalt officiating. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements are by the Girrbacti Funeral Home in Hastings. Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across trorft Ttfai’s shipping with you ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ Billy E. Orman Sr. HASTINGS - Billy E. Orman Sr., age great time of celebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yr*. thru 5th grade! SAINTS ANDREW 4 MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT Services for Adults. Teens and Children tea. Obitaaties age 14, of Nashville, Michigan, died Monday, July 22, 2002. Corbin was bom November 27, 1987 in Charlotte, Michigan, the son of Forrest Allan Gardner and Gail (Miller) Gray. He was a student at Maple Valley Schools and loved to hunt and fish. He raised ducks and geese and was a Bobby LaBontc fan. He is survived by his Father. Forrest Allan and step-mother, Patty Gardner of Nashville; mother, Gail Gray of Battle Creek; sisters, Courtney and Hana; brother, Jacob; grandparents, Lee Joppie of Vermontville, Roger and Diane Gardner of Vermontville, Robert Miller of Texas; great grandmother, Dorothy Mahar of Vermontville and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family Affirmation Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, July 25, 2002 al Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Reverend Raymond Rossell officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Fire and Ambulance Departments. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Horne in Charlotte. Herman J. Maurer Dessolyn J. Ross HASTINGS - Mrs. Dessolyn J. Ross, age 77, of Hastings, died Friday, July 19. 2002 in Pennock Hospital. She is survived by niece. Danya (Doug) Liverance of Williamson; nephew. Gerald (Jeanne) Crittenden of Hastings; sister-in­ law, Helen Crittenden of Hastings; great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph Ross in 1975. Respecting her wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions to the Barry County Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. Arthur George Reiser Robert Andrew Mulford GRAND RAPIDS ■ Robert Andrew Mulford, age 25, of Grand Rapids, chose to join his father in the kingdom of their heav­ enly Father on July 17, 2002. Robert was bom on May 5. 1977 in Hastings, Mich. :o Robert J. and Jean (Goodemoot )Mulford. He attended school in Flat Rock, was a graduate of Grard Valley State University and was a youth specialist at the Kent County Juvenile Detention Facility. Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents. Jesse Mulford. Ford and Lorraiirtr Goodemoot; and his father Robert J. Mulford. He is survived by his mother. Jean Mulford; grandmothers. Mary Mulford and Madelene Goodemoot; sister. Melissa (Michael) Fritsch: nieces. Katrina and Emily Fritsch; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The funeral was held on Monday, July 22, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Pastor Brad Kalajainen offi­ ciated. Interment was at the Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Humane Society, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I Sheryl Lynn Reaser JACKSON • Herman J. Maurer of Jackson, passed away Friday. July 12, 2002. age 74 years. Herman was bom in Hastings. MI, the son of Herman and Katharine Maurer. He attended school in Hastings. He worked for Western Union Telegraph Company for 40 years in several capacities. He was a devoted member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish and served as an usher for many years. Herman was a member of St. Mary Knights of Columbus Council No. 9301 and Jackson Area Assembly No. 2186; 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He loved his family and enjoyed family picnics. He also loved walking and going for rides with his two brothers. Herman loved railroads and had a great knowledge about Michigan. He was a great supporter of soccer in Jackson and had many friends who loved soccer. He also worked for the Jackson Citizen Patriot for many years after his retirement and enjoyed the art of conversation. He is survived by his wife of 47 years. Anneliese Ruth (Mehrhof) Maurer, four children. Herman J. Maurer. Elizabeth Maurer. Monica (Brad) Cascadden and Phillip (Betsy) Maurer; grandchildren. Aaron (Alexis) Maurer. Jacob Andrew and Katie Maurer; and great-grandchildren. Alicia. Sidney and Christopher Maurer. Also surviving are two brothers. Peter and James Maurer. Mr. Maurer was at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where a praver service was held on Tuesday, just prior to the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment at St. John’s Cemetery. The Rev. Bernard Reilly officiated. In lieu of flowers, contributions for mass­ es would be appreciated. The arrangements were made by Desnoyer Funeral Home. VALPARAISO, IN ■ Arthur George Reiser, age 95. of Valparaiso. IN. went to be with the Lord at the Life Care Center of the Willows in Valparaiso, on Saturday, July 20, 2002. Bom in Woodland, Mich, on March 2. 1907 to the late John and Emma (Funk) Reiser. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Woodland. MI. On Nov. 11. 1934 he married Orlena Nest who pre­ ceded him in death in November, 1966. Arthur is survived by his daughter. Ann Lea Reiser of Valparaiso. IN and a nephew: Edward Reiser of Woodland, MI. He was preceded in death by his Ciothers. Edgar and Harold. Art was a graduate of Michigan State University in 1933 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed as a Special Project Engineer at industrial Metal Products Corporation in Lansing. MI. He was an inspiration and strength to many, but especially to his daughter who miss him, but praise and thank God for his influence in their lives. Funeral services were held Tuesday. July 23. 2002 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Lansing. Ml. The Rev. Roger Staub officiated. Burial was at Mt. Hope Ave. Cemetery. Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Art’s name to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Lansing or the Immanual Lutheran Chapel. Valparaiso. MIDDLEVILLE - Sheryl Lynn Reaser. age 45. of Middleville, passed away Thursday, July 18. 2002 at home. Mrs. Reaser was bom on Aug. 11. 1956 in Grand Rapids, ML the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Stevens) Spratling. She was raised in the Wyoming, MI area and attended schools there, graduating in 1974 from Wyoming Park High School. She lived in the Wyoming/Kentwood area for several years and at her present address past five years. She was married to Robert Michael Reaser on June 14. 1997. She was employed al Yamaha Music Distribution in Kentwood for the past 15 years and previously several years for Lescoa Corp, in Kentwood. She was a member of National Wildlife Federation, U.A.W., NASCAR racing enthusiast-Dale Earnhardt. Jr. fan. loved working in her yard, landscaping and flower gardening, enjoyed visiting with family and friends at the “Essential Bean*’ coffee shop in Caledonia, especially loved her cals Conrad and Molly. Mrs. Reaser is survived by her husband. Mike; daughters. Shanda and Shaina McPetridge; brothers. Mike (JoAnn) Spratling of Newaygo; sisters. Shelby (Bill) Walkington of White Cloud and Sheila (Lee) Hopkins of Rockford; niece, Lindsey Walkington; nephews. Benjamin Walkington. Joshua and Justin Hopkins; mother and father-in-law. Beradine and Harry Reaser of Middleville; sister and brother-in-law. Diane and Frank Drogowski of Middleville; brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Mary Reaser. and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were hei parents. Donald and Shirley Spratling. Services were held Monday, July 22, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was al Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to National Wildlife Federation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ^BmardT^EdrTddy^ | | HASTINGS - Mr. Bernard L. "EdEddy, age 81, of Hastings, died Monday, July 22, 2002 at his home. Mr. Eddy was bom on February 12, 1921 in Washington D.C., the son of John & Lillian (Wheeler) Eddy. Hr was raised in Hancock, Maryland area and attended schools there. He served in the U.S. Army from December II, 1940 until his honorable discharge on June 8. 1945. He was married to Mary Lou Wallace on September 12, 1980. They moved to Hastings in 2001 from Alabama. He was employed for 32 years as a truck driver for Preston 151 Trucking Company out of Detroit, retiring in 1980. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose, enjoyed traveling in his motor home, bowling, reading Western novels, puzzle books, doing general fix-it jobs, '.woodworking. Mr. Eddy is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; daughter, Sandra Kay (Tony) Mayo of Tennessee; step-sons, Ira (Mary) Spicer III of Alabama and Simon Spicer of Alaska; grandchildren. Missy (Chris) McGee, LccAnn (Jeff) Jones and Tamiah Ho!brock; great grandchildren, Michael, Miracle, Dillon. Andrew, Jasmine and Scotty. Preceding him in death arc his parents; son, David Eddy; sisters, Leona Snow, Irene Stevens and Ann Hicks; brothers. Brooks. Jack & James Eddy. There will be no funeral home visitation per Mr. Eddy's request. A memorial graveside service will be held Saturday. July 27. 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Hastings Township Cemetery with Mr. Chuck Jordan officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. �Th. Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 - Pag. 7 IlSaM/ News Caidwell-Carlson united in marriage Morgan turns 85 on Saturday On Sunday. July 30. 2002 at 4:30 in the afternoon. Grace Caidwell and Michael Carlson along with their children Alexis (II). Dennis (II). Jordan (9) and Parker (9), were married at Gates Chapel. YMCA Camp Manitou Lin in Middleville, Mich. The bride, who is a Sarasota resident, is the daughter of Paul and Mary Odum of Brandon. Florida. The groom, who is a resident of Sarasota, is the son of Roy and Sandi Carlson of Middleville. Michigan. Alexis and Jordan Carlson, both of Sarasota, served as bride's attendants. Dennis and Parker Caldwell, of Sarasota, served as groomsmen. After a wedding trip and vacation in Michigan, the family will reside in Sarasota. Florida. R. John Morgan will celebrate his 85th birthday at the Hastings Fish Hatchery Park (west of Pennock Hospital on Green St.) Saturday, July 27, 2002 at I p.m. with a potluck dinner. No gifts or cards arc necessary, only your presence. AAA Michigan offers free services here Motorists can have their vehicles pro­ tected against theft and get windshield chips repaired and parents can have their children fingerprinted for an ID card — all free July 26-27 in the grand opening of AAA Michigan's Hastings sales office, 226 North Church St. The office is located across from the U.S. Post Office. The services are free to the public as well as AAA members. AAA representatives will etch the VIN (vehicle identification number) into the windows of any vehicle brought to the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 26. VIN etching takes only about 10 minutes and does not harm the glass, but thieves tend to avoid vehicles that have been etched. Also on Friday, representatives of Har­ mon Glass will be in the parking lot to do free repair of minor chips ir. vehicle win­ dows. Harmon Glass representatives will do chip repairs again on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and AAA represen­ tatives will fingerprint and photograph chil­ dren and provide parents with a free ID card. Free refreshments will be scryed both days. There will be drawings for door prizes, and AAA Michigan agents Rodney Todd and Tony Larson will be in the office to oversee activities and explain the bene­ fits of AAA membership. July 25, 26, 27, 2002 7:30 PM on the 25th and 26th 2:00 PM matinee only on the 27th Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings TICKETS: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, students, and children Tickets are available at Progressive Graphics, Jefferson Street Gallery, and at the Thomappie Arts Council's downtown location Mfcfifjan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The Arts Council of Greater Kotamsoo, The Sue Drummond Fund, Mhe Humphreys, and othm local businesses and patrons. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Thomappie Arts Council TRUST in the matter of Judith Furtong. Trust dated September?, 1995. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Judith Furtong, who lived at 2360 South M-66 Highway, Nashville. Michigan dtod May 21. 2002 leaving a certain trust under the name of JudMh Furtong, and dated September 7,1995, wherein the decedent was the Seulx and Randal R. Furtong was named as the trustee serving at the msi skcmlsi skcuim time of or as a result al the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are Kevin Robert Schultz, Middleville and Angela Michelle McKinley, Hastings. Travis Gene Scott. Hastings and Kathleen Marie Scott. Hastings. Lynn Erick Mazurek. Woodland and Rebecca Anne Hazel. Woodland. Kevin Matthew Wensley. Playa del Rey. Calif, and Andrea Marie Geyer, Mid­ dleville. Stephen Crawford Crozier, Hastings and Erin Marie Eckert. Hastings Michael Weyenberg, Plainwell and Bonnie Kay Weyenberg. Plainwell. Salvador Manuel Navarro, Jr.. Hastings and Mariciuz. Mendoza. Grant. Alex Omar Witt. Hastings and Elizabeth Anne Shumaker. Hastings. Robert John Carter, Jr., Hastings and Rosemarie Sanin Sheffield. Hastings. Adam Phillip Wilkins, Hastings and Carolyn Sue Woody, Hastings. Raymond Charles Oms, Dowling and Kerry Noelle Nickel. Dowling. Roy Hershell Goforth. Marshall and Janice Ann McKelvey. Hastings. William Fredrick Willis, San Diego, Calif, and Jenny Lynn Soto, Norwich, Conn. James Wyatt Holes. Middleville and Bobet Kay Cosgrove. Middleville. Dennis James Brownell, Delton and Claudia Gerda Lenartz, Hastings. Philip L. Van Syckle. Dowling and Barbara Hanzal Luck. Jackson. James Russell Delbert Hickerson, Delton and Jennifer Lynn Olivarri. Delton. Brian David Peer. Huntersville. North Carolina and Aimee Elizabeth Cook. Huntersville, North Carolina. Jeffrey Bryan Frei. Middleville and Amber Ruth Aley. Middleville. Dennis Patrick McFadden. Hastings and Heather Renee Cutler, Hastings. Jared Alan Powell, Nashville and Jeanne Marie Mills. Nashville. Williai.? Leon Hom. Delton and Mary Eliza Collier. Delton. James Patrick Veltman. Middleville and Jennie Lynn Besteman, Caledonia. Kyle Allan Brower. Sr.. Middleville and Kaycee Lynn Card, Middleville. Mark Peter Horsefield. Hastings and Gail Lynn Eaton. Hastings. Steven Jason Galski, Nashville and Stacie Jo Ickes. Nashville. Eric Paul Malcolm. Hastings and Beverly Ann Cousins. Hastings. Seth Aaron Oosterhousc. Freeport and Rebecca Renee Livingston. Clarksville. Richard Eugene Moore. Hastings and Julie Ellen Sheldon. Hastings. Corey Ryan Ferrill. Lake Odessa and Stephanie Ann Van Dyke. Woodland. Larry Dean Selleck. Hastings and Priscilla Dawn Case. Hastings. Jarard John David Aliison. Delton and Evelyn Nathalie Nap. Delton. Don Watson Higgins. Hastings and Sondra Lee Sitko. Hastings. Dennies to celebrate 25th anniversary Harold and Ada Dennie will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2002. notified that all claims against me decedent or against the trust w« be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Randal R. Furtong the named trustee at 2360 South M-66 Highway. Nashville. Michigan 49073 within 4 rnonme after me date of publication of this notice. July 23 2002 Robert L Byington * 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Michigan 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Randal R. Furtong 2360 South M-66 Highway Grants available for tobacco programs Nashvine. Michigan 517-852-1736 (7/25) The tobacco settlement grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation will be accepting grants for the Healthy Youth and Seniors Fund. The Advisory Committee will give con­ sideration to programs that are geared to­ ward tobacco control, cessation and/or to­ bacco prevention for youth, seniors and workplaces. Grants will be accepted at the foundation office on or before Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. Grant applications may be obtained on the BCF web site at www.barrycf.org or by calling the community foundation office at 616/945-0526. Shoe & Leather Repair * (616) 945 SHOE(7463) 123 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058 HOURS: Tues-Fri. 10-5:30; Saturday 10-12 Fall Registration CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wS hold • Put* Hearing m the City Han Council Chambers. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. McNgan. on Monday. August 5. 2002. at TM pm. The purpose Ol the Public Hearing Is to, the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request by the Hastings Arsa School System rsgaidng a a«a plan lor the placement ol temporary classrooms on a vacant lol located m the northeaM quadnrt of the South Young Street-West Marshall Street intersection. (See map bate*) CUNTON V « Ballet Pointe Mon., August 5th l-3pm & 5-8pm Tues., August 6th 1-3pm Er 5-8pm ¥ Gymnastics CLASSES START THE WEEK OF SEPT. 9TH Lyrical September tuition Is due at registration to hold your place In class Jazz Rates per month: $30 - 45 minute class $35 - 1 hour class (Cecchetti & Pointe Classes) V w V V V Hip Hop Tap Written comments win be received at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056. Request lor information and/or mmutos of said hearing should be directed to tie Hastings Combination For more information, please call C*y Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and sendees upon five days ncrioa to t a Class for 3-6 600-649-3777 yrs. old Clerk of the City ol Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2466) 616-374-7991 or TOO can relay services 1­ Everil G. Manahutn City Cleric �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 Depot Day is coming Saturday. July 27. Free entertainment is offered from 10 a.m until the raffle drawing at 5 p.m. There will be dancers, doggers, singers, instrumental music, the Janie Rodriguez Award, the Reiser Lumber recognition. This includes all members of the Reiser family, along with past and present owner» of the lumber company. All past recipients or family rep­ resentatives of the Janie Rodriguez award will be recognized on stage just before the 2002 winner is announced. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library. There will be reports of the bratwurst sale held early in July at die park. Friends provided funds for the new rack, which will accommodate 10 bicycles atop the crushed limestone, which replaced a grassy area adjacent to the Fourth Avenue sidewalk. Friends also pro­ vided funds for the new gravel and stone. On Saturday. July 27, the 82nd Mote family reunion is to be held at the village park. This extended family numbers in the hundreds. Sheryl from Middleville has assembled and sorted 20 years worth of photos and dippings so they are in order to show groups within the family. There will be a semi-finished book that will be auc­ tioned. Members are asked to bring current photos and short stories of their own fami­ ly, plus copies of old photos and news clip­ pins. Any old clothing worn by family members past are welcome. Last year a baseball uniform worn by an earlier LJ. Mote was shown. The reunion starts at noon with picnic food to be brought, along with tableware. There will be games for young and old. plus crafts for young chil­ dren. Robert Whitcraft’s funeral was held Saturday. He came to Lake Odessa from Portland when his mother, the late Katherine (Shong) Whitcraft, married LeRoy Catt. The family lived at the east end of Jordan Lake on Meier Drive. Soon after­ ward, the Carts built a new home on Johnson Street. He lived there until his mar­ riage to Mrs. Hazel Leazenby. Ever after he lived at the Leazenby house on Jordan Lake Road. He was employed many years at Twin City Foods and its predecessors. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Al (Patricia) Vroman of Patland, stepbrothers Larry, Roger Sr. and John Cart, and five step­ daughters. Two Seasons Greenhouse closed earlier this month after a busy 3 1/2 months. The colorful displays were a joy to see for those who drove past and even more so for those who entered the doors. They had a sizeable display of larger trees and bushes, lawn decorations between the greenhouse and the village park. Four major family groups were affected by the sudden death last week of Robert Mulford of Grand Rapids. His Mulford, King. Goodemoot and Curtis families num­ ber in the scores or more. His father, Robert Mulford Sr., had died when young Bob was only 5. Funeral services were held at a Lutheran church in Lansing Thursday for Arthur George Reiser, 95, who died Saturday at a Life Care Center in Valparaiso, Ind. He was Editom Note Ann Landers answered her readers’ IWers up to her death on June 22. The followiqg was one of her last columns. Stutter help Dear Ann Ladders: For parents of chil­ dren who stutteqfhding help for their child can be bewildering, frustrating and even heartbreaking. Parents don’t know where to cum or may be repeatedly told. "It’s just a phase.” But the three million Americans who stggggl^daily with this little-under­ stood disorder know it is not. Early intervention is critical, and highly successful, in preventing chronic stuttering in children^ Please tell your readers about the S4 Notation of America so they d vKip they need. - Jane Fraser,’ _ ______ SFA. Dear Jane Fraser With pleasure. The non-profit Stuttering Foundation of Amer­ ica has helped thousands of families for the past 55 years. Those who contact the foun­ dation will receive tips on ways to help their child, a list of public libraries that stock books and videos on the subject, and a resource list of certified speech-language pathologists. Anyone who is interested should contact th^Stuttering Foundation of America. 3100 Walnut Grove Rd.. Suite 603. Memphis. TN 38111-0749. or call 1-800-992-9392 Cvww.stutteringhclp.org.). , Cruise loan Dale Mossburg, Menifee Miller, Doris Mossburg. Mike and Sharon Rohrbacher use a production line to pack hundreds of chicken dinners at the 49th Alethian Barbecue. bom the son of John and Emma Reiser in Woodland Township and was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church. He graduated from Michigan State College in 1933 as a mechanical engineer. He became a special project engineer at Industrial Metal Products Corp, in Lansing. He married Orlcna Nest in 1934. They had a daughter Ann Lea of Valparaiso, who survives, along with nephew Edward Reiser of Brown Road. Arthur owned a farm on Woodland Road, where he and his brothers had been bom. This farm is marked by a cluster of trees where once a set of farm buildings stood. Burial was in Lansing’s Mt. Hope cemetery. Mark Roddy of Lake Odessa had a 4.0 grade point avenge for the spring quarter at Baker College at Muskegon, to put him on the President’s List Among thos^ who graduated with degrees from W0em Michigan University at the end of the winter semester were Nicole Jorgensen, daughter of Rene and Donald Jorgensen of Musgrove Highway and Brian Kretovic, son of Marty and Gay kretovic of Woodland. The State Journal Tuesday listed the death of Donald Gostnell, 49, whose funer­ al is to be on Friday of this week. Air Ann Landers: My parents will be equating their 50th wedding anniversary next year. They have always wanted to take a cruise with the family. My brother and sister think this is a wonderful idea, which makes sense because they can afford it. I cannot. My parents have offered to help pay for our tickets, but my husband refuses to per­ mit it. He says if we cannot afford it, we shouldn’t go. Meanwhile, everyone else will be celebrating with my parents, and I will be stuck at home. My parens would feel terrible if we did not participate in this important event, but I am getting a lot of pressure fan my husband to stay home. What shouWFdbjfcrfan Diego Daughter. Dear DaughterWlvou Id be a shame to The centennial/sesquicentennial farm exhibit at the Blriy County Fair was out­ standing. Those from this area were the Theron Hecht farm on Brown Road, the Wmter's/Rockafellow farm on section one just south of Woodbury Corners; the Reiser farm, which currently houses the sixth gen­ eration of Reiser males, Aaron and Charles; and the Funk-Reiser farm on Brown Road. miss out on your parents' 50th anniversary celebration because of money. Ask your husband if he would be willing to consider your parents’ assistance a "loan.” Then, in­ form your folks that you4fee taking them up NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Todd A. Foreman and Shanon M. Dempsey to Portage Commerce Bank dated April 17, 2001, and recorded on April 16. 2001, in Barry County records at 1058676, is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of on their generous g^fer, on the condition that they let you repay them, with interest, when you can mdmjge it. And see that you keep your word to the last penny. Have a nice trip. p tncipal and interest. The property subject to this foreclosure is described as: ft A strip of land in the Northwest comer ol the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25. Forgive fiance Town 2 North, Range 9 West, being 40 rods north and south by 35 rods east and west Except commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence East 35 rods for the place of beginning; thenc^. South 660 feet thence West 220 feet; thencT of beginning. Also except beginning at the Northwest comer of Sectton 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West thence East along the North line of said section, a distance of 357SO feet; thence South parallel ORDINANCE NO. 352 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AnCLE 7 OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 90-661, 90-664, 90-665, 90-668 AND 90-673. A complete copy of Ordinance 362 is variable for inspection at the City Clerk s Office. City Hau, 201 E State Street. Hastings. Mchig® This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings with the West line of said Section 25. a distance of 660.00 feet thence West 357.50 feet to said West section hne: thence North along said West line 130.00 feet; thence East 330.00 feet; thence said West line; thence North along sdd West line/ 270.00 feet to the place of beginning. subject to existing roadway easements for Cloverdale Road and Cedar Creek Road. Commonly known as 8073 Cedar Creek Road. in his car, he became quite irate and caused a scene. Handled us terrible names and made a cotSfete fool of himself. The po­ Dowling. Michigan 49050 g There is currently due and owing on the mor* Moved by Wood, second by McIntyre that Ordinance No. 352 be adopted Yeas: Hawkins, Bleam. Wood. Tubbs. McIntyre and Campbell ownership six (6) months after the foreclosure Nays: None Absent: Jasperse and May sale. The foreclosure sale of this property will take * husband ted to his daughter, saying we don* w this gun at our reception, espefrere i*ere yodhg children rundaily sill ningaroi When theTiance was told to lock his gun North 260.00 feet; thence West 330.00 feet to gage $104,810.37 exclusive of taxes, costs any attorney fees. The mortgagor will lose all rights di lice were cued, and they took him outside. Apparentl Jne has a valid permit to carry the gun, Dunhe ushers refused to let him back into the wedding reception. A week latef, hjy husband talked to his place on Thursday. August 22.2002, at 1:00 p.m. Vacancy One I. Evert G-Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of July 2002 is available al the City Clerk's Offic* Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk at the East door ol the Barry County Courthouse. । 220 West Stale Street. Michigan. Dated: July 18. 2002 William E. Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq.. Ste. 210 ’ Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 (8/8) marriag^or both of us. We each have and'all of them attended grown the wedding. Everything was beautiful, un­ til the reception. During the dancing, a friend of mine alerted me to the fact that my stepdaugh­ ter’s fiance had a loaded gun concealed un­ der his si — ‘ young man is bipolar and This l^f inappropriate behavior. My has a his North 660 feet; thence East 220 feet to the place CITY OF HASTINGS Dear Ann Landers: I married a wonder­ ful guy jmx fnonths ago. It was a second daughtokutyjer fiance, and they told him how sooy mev were for his behavior. How­ ever, I havfa^Riegtd one word of apology from either of thqn. In fact, they treat the incident as if it ne^r happened I think I de­ serve aa AotogySM the longer I wait for CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE Up. 350 Happy' . Birthday, A con owe copy ol Ordln.nc 350 h avainble tor inspection at the City Cler* s Ottce. City Hall 201 E State Street Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in M force trom the Sale of as putscanon m the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter tor the City ol Hastings Moved by Wood, second by Hawtons that Ordinance No 350 be adopted Yeas McIntyre. Tubbs. Wood. Steam Hawkins and Campbell Nays None Absent Jasperse and May fjnmi JCtVti 4 Vacancy One _______ I. Event G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true cant of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of July 2002 is availrSe at the City Clerk s Office Ev«rtlG. Kiss and tell Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a woman who said her boyfriend never kissed her. She thought there might be something wrong with him. I dated "Mike” for several months, and he never kissed me. Before saying good­ night, he would affectionately rub my shoulders and then leave. I was crazy about him, though, and when he proposed, I ac­ cepted. Still, no kissing. A month after our engagement, 1 asked if he would let me kiss him. He turned beet red, but agreed. He then told me that when he was in eighth grade, he had kissed a girl who rejected him. She told him he was a lousy kisser, and it broke his heart. Mike was afraid his "lousy" kissing would de­ stroy all his relationships and figured if he waited until our wedding day to demon­ strate his technique, it would be too late for me to dump him. We have been married eight years now and have two beautiful children. And by the way. he’s a great kisser. - Lucky in Homer, Ark. Dear Lucky: Thanks for providing an al­ ternative explanation. If men would realize how understanding most women are about this sort of thing, they would ‘fess up ear­ lier and save themselves a lot of aggrava­ tion. When planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who standi where? "The Ann Lan­ ders Guide for Brides" has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. Creators Syn­ dicate. 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles. CA 90045. (In Canada, send $4.55.) To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Cre­ ators.com. AND 34-74, OF ARTICLE III, OF CHAPTER 34 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS XMENDED. on Trim nails Dear Ann Landers: My husband is 80 years old, and 1 am in my early 70s. We have been married four years. We recently took a short vacation. During our love-making. I commented that my husband's toenails were rather sharp. I promised lo cut them as soon as we re­ turned home. However, without a word to me. my husband made an appointment with a woman who lives in an adjoining mobile home park. She advertises herself as an "Experienced Toe Trimmer.” although she has no special training that I know of. I was not happy that he took his "business” else­ where. especially since this woman wears shorts on the job. 1 was angry with my husband and begged him to reconsider. I said if he didn't want me to cut his nails, he could see a profes­ sional. I suggested going with him to the woman’s mobile home so we could have our nails tnmmed together. I made a point of telling him that feet and toes are very sensual points of the body. He wasn't inter­ ested in anything I had to say and keep his original appointment. What do I do now that there is trouble in paradise? - Arizona Wife. Dear Wife: What do you do now? You forgot about it. Your husband considers this woman a professional nail trimmer and feels comfortable having her take care of his feet. Wearing shorts on the job doesn’t mean she is flirting with the customers or that your husband has a personal interest in her. If you want him lo give his "business" to you, offer to massage his feet, and let him sec how much he enjoys your gentle touch. And wear your shorts. ators Syndicate web page at wwwxrt- . AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEcTlDRS *-73 (1) AND (4), BARNE' one. the more resentful I become. My husband says one apology should suffice for both of us. and he warns me to brush It under the carpet, but I can’t do it. I want to apology, directly lo me. from both of them. What should 1 do? - Indiana Bride. Dear Bride: They have already said they are sorry to your husband. Accept the apol­ ogy as if it were given to both of you. be­ cause I'm sure that was the intent. Forgive them, and move on before the resentment eats you up. Your new husband will be grateful for your graciousness toward his daughter. (P.S. The next time you invite them over, have your stepdaughter ask her fiance to leave the gun al home.) Clerk ...for Q Printing, alL. 945-9554 We would like the opportunity to quote your work. J-Ad Graphic s �The Hastings Banner - Thursday July 25. 2002 - Page 9 —I ■ ............ ____ ___________________ The couple later, in 1892. purchased 80 acres of Woodland Township on Section No. 30. Ira Stowell was bom in Bainbridge. N.Y. on March 21.1820. He married Deire Eva­ line Rising on May 10. 1848. She was the daughter of Henry Jerome and Claria Nobile Rising. Ira and Deire Rising Stowell had five sons. Samuel Austin. Henry Jerome, Cassisu Clay. Perry Alanson and Dor. Perry A. Stowell, the fourth son. was bom in Woodland Township. Barry County, on Dec. 15. 1856. Perry Stowell was a farmer. He married and divorced Dora Belle Haight. He then married Jessie Barnum. They had a daughter. Arvilla. and a son. Henry Ford Stowell. Jessie Barnum Stowell died in 1896 and Perry married again, to Clarinda Senter. Perry and Clarinda Senter. Perry and Clarinda lived in the log house on the Stowell farm until a frame house was built. This house is still standing on the Stowell farm north of the village of Wood­ land. John Summ also spent some time living in a log house which was on the comer of Wellman and Barnum Road. John was bom in C«ermany. arriving in Woodland Township tn 1863. He married Mary Velte. also from Germany, who came I I From TIME to TIME byJoyce F. Weinbrecht — More Barry County log cabins... | to Woodland when she was only 6 years old. John Summ and Mary Velte were mar­ ried in 1867. They first lived in the first frame house in the village of Woodland, a house which is still standing, the first house east of the main comers of Woodland on the south side of the highway. John Summ was a blacksmith, having learned the trade while still in Germany . His blacksmith equipment is now a part of Charlton Park’s collections. In 1882. they moved to the comer of Wellman and Barnum roads, where they had a large log cabin. Here the Summs farmed and had a large apple orchard. The family peeled, sliced and dried many bushels of apples and took them to Hastings to sell. The Summs stayed on the farm until 1906. when they moved back to the village The John Baine log house, located in Hastings Township. John and Mary Velte Summ in front of their log cabin. Edmund Titus Jr. was bom in a log cabin on Keller Road, on Sept. 27. 1883. the son of Edmund and Ellen Collin Titus. The cabin, along with other log build­ ings. made up the homestead of the Titus family. Edmund Sr. was a well driller. Ellen Titus taught school at the McCallum School. Hope Township. There were nine children in the Titus family. They used oxen and raised enough food to feed the family and the animals. The family moved to Cloverdale in 1892. The log house in 6998 Keller Road was tom down and a frame house was built in its place. Samuel Woodman began homesteading in Orangeville Township. Bany County, in the 1840s. This property remained in the family until 1952. Mary Woodman married Mortimer T. Jones. Their daughter. Amy. married Edward D. Silcock. The picture included with today’s article was painted by Amy Jones Silcock. Picture from Bernard Museum, given by Amy Silcock’s daughter. Hazel McKibbon. Thomappie Township, located on the Thomappie River, was an important part of the settling of Barry County. Traders and Native Americans traveled the river. It was a route for early pioneers that offers the least resistance and trading posts, and sealers’ cabins sprang up on its banks. Louis Moran was an early trader along the Thomappie River. He conducted his fur trading in a blockhouse on Scale Prairie, west of Middleville. The builder of the block house is unknown. It allegedly was constructed early in the 1800s by Charboneau. who was a trader. It was located near the trail from Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. The building was two stories tall, made of pine logs, hewn square, with clay chink­ ing between the timbers. At the ends the logs extended into the gables. The floor was made of hewed pine boards, four inches thick. The building was designed to serve as a fortress when needed. The windows on the lower story had shutters made of fourinch timbers and swung inward on heavy handmade hinges. The upper story had an opening a foot square, placed where a wide view of the grounds was available. The building was 40-feet long. A partition made of hewed slabs divided the building into two rooms. Located in the partition was a huge, wide fireplace made of sticks and clay with openings into each room. Thcic was no real floor in the second sto­ ry. just a few boards placed over the tim­ bers. The roof was made of shaved shingles laid on tamarack poles. There was an out­ door cellar, dug deeply into the ground. This had sides made of stone laid in clay and was roofed with timbers covered with dirt and sod. The building had two doors on the north side and two doors on the south side. There are two lower windows on each end and a door on the west end. There was a door in the partition on the north side of the fire­ place. (Description furnished by Gary Page to the late Milton F. Jordan of Middleville.) The blockhouse on Scales Prairie was tom down in 1859 by Benjamin Bray and Gary Page. Its heavy timbers were so solid- The Samuel Woodman log house. Orangeville Township. We make COPIES, including FULL COLOR! J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS North ofHortmp on Higfnooy M-43 of Woodland. John died in 1913 and Mary Velte Summ died in 1930. Next week: Conclusion of Barry County log cabins. Ric Castleman Castleman to perform at Dowling church MRic Castleman will he praising the Lord with his music” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. July 27 at Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling, according lo a press re­ lease. Every Saturday night the Country Chapel praise band, “Sanctified,” is part of the pro­ gram. The band is seeking singers and mu­ sicians lo join this ministry. The public is welcome. The church is located on M-37. If you need more information, call 721­ 8351. DELTON DECORATING rr/cttesT tu^urr • immiiamiu Hminui • umu ntntnt" itxrutM • mmz« wm ■ nuu • ttrrut rrntta ‘ hum * tttritneentt titue nuntee ■ unimHKunw urn nee estuuns u rutr arunuct e jue usru & mu INTRODUCING... HASTINGS CITY BANK’S PRIME LINE 4.75%** ...USE THE EQUITY IN YOUR HOME TO BUY A NEW CAR, PAY BILLS, REMODEL YOUR HOME, PAY FOR COLLEGE TUITION... ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF! The Blockhouse. Scale Praine, Thomappie Township. ♦ NO CLOSING FEES! ♦ NO MINIMUM RATE! ♦ FAST, EASY AND CONVENIENT! Edmund Titus, Jr. The Trtus log house on Keller Road where the Titus family lived for many years. ly fastened with oakpins set in auger holes that teams of oxen with log chains were necessary to tear it down. Woodland Township was settled early in the 1830s. In the fall of 1837 Charles Gal­ loway. Jonathan Haight and Samuel S. Haight arrived in the township to claim their land. All three men were bachelors. They came to Ionia County fi-u and then traveled to Barry County to stake out their claims. Their first shelter in Woodland was a bark shanty, which Samuel Haight had to put up one of his early trips into the area. He had chosen a spot where there was a depression in the ground. That first night when the pioneer sought shelter in the shanty there was a heavy rain­ storm and the depression under the shanty filled with water and their shelter became a mini-lake. After spending a miserable, wet night, the next day the three constructed a comfortable log house where the three men lived for three years, until Samuel Haight married on April 21. 1841. Many more pioneers settled in Woodland Township, clearing the land for crops, wel­ coming merchants to the area, and Wood­ land Township became an active settlement. In part three of this series of articles we told the story of William Martin and Eliza Baine and their arrival in Bam County, set­ tling in Hastings Township on Section No. I Here is the rest of the story. James Henry Baine, son of William and Eliza Baine, was one of the three children in the family who traveled from New York to Michigan. John Henry was bom in Kenyonville. N.Y.. in 1832. On July 14. 1875, John married Emma Jane Nash. The couple moved into the log house once occupied by William and Eliza Baine, one quarter mile south of Coats Grove. CALL OR STOP BY ANY OFFICE AND SPEAK WITH A LENDER TODAYI Hastings City Bank Hastings ♦ Middleville ♦ Nashville Bellevue ♦ Caledonia ♦ Wayland £5} "Upon quaKftcahon Up to 80% toan-to-voiue (LTV). For 81-90% LTV. rate is Prime. IV Annual Percentage Rate (APR) as of 5/3/02. Rates may vary and m Indexed to the Prime Rate as published on the last business day of the month m the Won Sheet Journal. Maximum APR is 25%. $75 annual tee. $250 pre-payment penalty It dosed m the first three years Appraisal may be reqdred If the state equaazed value (SEV) can't be used to determine the value of the home �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25, 2002 County Fair provides thrills, spills for sports fans The Barry County Fair was packed with racing and rodeo action, and Banner pho­ tographer Perry Hardin was there to capture some of the moments. Hastings* Ted Prater won both the fourcylinder and six-cy..nder autocross events. Crunch Time by Matt Cowall I’m Tiger Woods Last week’s column on the pratfalls of golf went over well at my favorite little sports bar, where 1 joined my pals Tick and Dooger to beat some of the weekend heat. The three of us ducked in — only for a second, I swear — just in time to watch Tiger Woods melt down at the British Open. “If Superman and the Incredible Hulk went golfing, who would Tick asked during Tiger's troubles in soggy Scotland. We waited for a punch line, but it turned out Tick really wanted our opinions on the matter. “The Hulk doesn’t have the patience for it,” I offered. Dooger soaked his tonsils with a long, thoughtful gulp and sighed, “Kryptonitc ain’t got nothin’ on the game of golf.” To see Woods — perhaps the closest thing to Superman golf has ever seen — petu­ lantly pound the ground after a crummy shot was both terrifying and deliciously satisfy­ ing for a bar full of duffers. Golf makes mere mortals out of all of us, and it doesn't care when it docs or who’s watching. It didn’t matter that Tiger’s round of 81 on Saturday — his worst ever as a pro — was still better than any of us had managed on our best days, nor did it matter that the links at Muirfield made our preferred courses look like putt-putt. For a day. Woods fell from grace and fell back a wee bit doser to the howling, hapless pack of hackers. Inspired by Woods’ new humanity — and perhaps a mild case of heat stroke — wc spontaneously instituted a tribute to Tiger that evening at a scruffy little par 3 course not far from the bar. a course wc like because it’s free from hazards like trees and glass, al­ lowing our drives to roll like tumbleweed. After very little thought, the first-ever Tiger Sucks Too Memorial Golf Outing was bom. The tournament had few rules, since few of us actually follow the rules of golf — heck, the fudged scores are embarrassing enough. In fact, wc came upon only one stead­ fast regulation: Every lousy shot had to be followed by the phrase. “I’m Tiger Woods.” Failure to punctuate an error with that pronouncement resulted in a 10-strokc penalty. And for a few hours, under a fiery red sunset filtered by dust from the barren fair­ ways, countless cries of “I’m Tiger Woods!” echoed throughout the course. We closed with a heartfelt open memorial to the oncc-lcgendary skills of Mr. Woods, although Tick’s tribute went a little long and we had to cut him off when the mosquitoes got bad. Woods teed off the next day hopelessly out of contention, but he fired a 6-undcr-par 65 to serve notice that he’s far from washed up. It may be a while before the next Me­ morial. But for all of us who will never know what it’s like to walk in Tiger’s shoes, it's kind of nice to know that, every once in a while, he has to walk in ours. Sec you next week. in four-cylinder, Steve Funk of Middleville took seventh and Angela Boger of Hastings took eighth. Vermontville’s Brian Rumsey (second) and Hastings’ John Gaskill (fourth) placed in the six-cylinder event. Complete supcrcross results are posted on the W-b at www.sjoproductions.com. (All photos by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 - Page 11 No bull: Vermontville rider Bowen heads for national championships by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Vermontville’s Brandon Bowen is not your average 11-year-old. That is, unless your idea of “average” has something to do with an angry 2,000pound bull. While most kids his age — heck, most people — wouldn't want to be ai ywhcre near <»«rh aris his kicks rid­ Vermontville’s Brandon Bowen shows off his state championship buckle after taking the Michigan title in Junior Boys* Bull Riding. Former Middleville Thomapple-Kellogg soccer star Michelle May recently received third team All-State recognition, the first Trojan soccer player to cam such an honor. May, a 2002 grad of TK, played only two years for the Trojans after moving from Indiana, but she rewrote the team’s recordbooks in her short stay. The senior forward and team captain scored 28 goals last season, breaking her own single-season scoring mark of 22 set the year before. Her 50 total tallies ties her atop the career list with fellow 2002 grad Laura Van Ryn. May also owns the school record for most goals in one game with five. Clarksville’s Mason Blackmer. a 10year-old member of the Lakewood Wres­ tling Club, placed second in 87-pound Greco-Roman competition at the USA YMCA Men’s Softball League A League World of Floors ......................................8-1 Olde Town Tavern ................................. 7-2 Hastings Manufacturing........................6-3 Blarney Stone...........................................3-5 B League Michigan Thunder ................................. 7-2 Ftexfab...................................................... 2-6 Hawthorne Marine ................................ .2-7 ing them. Over the Fourth of July weekend, the four-ycar veteran of the National Little Britches Rodeo Association won the yearend Championship Buck for Junior Boys* Bull Riding in Michigan. The state title placed Bowen in the short go (top 15) for the National Championships in Colorado Springs at the end of the month. He leaves Michigan tomorrow to check in for the competition on Monday. Bowen has been riding bulls since he started rodeo at the age of 7. He’s learned to walk the walk in the rodeo arena, and he’s also learned to talk the talk. Like cow­ boys of lore, he’s a poke of few words. Say Brandon, why did you start riding bulls? “’Cause I wanted to.” Good enough. After seeing a movie about rodeo legend Lane Frost, Bowen knew that's what he wanted to do. How does it feel to be a state champion? ‘Good.’’ Yep. And did you ever think you’d get this far in the sport? “Yeah." *Nuff said, pardner, although he gets downright wordy when asked about his fu­ ture: “1 want to be a professional bull rider and be a pick-up man (a rodeo worker who collects riders from bucking animals).” Bowen, a fifth grader at Maplewood Ele­ mentary, has grown up around animals, and proud parents Steve and Sue Bowen cur- Wrestling Nationals in Enid, Okla., over the Fourth of July weekend. Blackmer was one of only 13 Michigan wrestlers at the national competition, which included athletes from all 50 states. Black­ mer also wrestled freestyle in Enid. Al the Central Regionals June 1 in Day­ ton, Ohio, Blackmer finished first in fre­ estyle, beating out competitors from Michi­ gan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and Ken­ tucky. In May, he placed third in Michigan in freestyle and second in Greco-Roman. rcntly keep three horses, three steers and goat. Bowen also credits the support of his equally-proud grandparents Richard and Char Bowen. In addition to bull riding. Bowen com­ petes in other rodeo events such as the flag race and goat tying. Brandon Bowen in action at the Michigan Championships earlier this month. Lakewood tops Hastings, both advance to districts The Hastings varsity summer baseball team won two of three games in its league tournament to advance to Connie Mack World Scries district play today at Sulli­ van’s Held in Grand Rapids. The Saxons beat Carson City 5-0 and Ionia 5-1 before falling in the finals to Lakewood 10-6. Both Lakewood and Hast­ ings advance to district play. Scott Larsen threw a brilliant one-hitter for the Saxons in the 5-0 shutout of Carson City (9 K, 6 BB). Larsen also knocked two hits. Other offensive contributors were Aaron Snider (double, RBI), Brian DeVries (2 BB, RBI), Kyle Arnie (RBI). BJ Donnini (RBI), Greg Bergeron (RBI) and Ryan Duits (base hit). Against Ionia, Snider (4 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, BB, 4 K) and Justin Pratt (3 IP. 0 ER. 1 H. 1 BB, 5 K) teamed up on the mound to seal the 5-1 win. Donnini hit a double and bat­ ted in two runs, DeVries and Eli Schmidt each had an RBI, and Larsen, Pratt, Snider and Duits contributed hits. In the finals against I akewood, Arnie and Pratt threw well but the Vikings came out on top 10-6. DeVries was the hitting star for the Saxons with a single, a triple and a long home run. Pratt (single), Snider (single, double), Duits (singh. RBI), Don­ nini (single, RBI) and Bergeron (single, tri- Duits (run) had a hit apiece. pie. 2 RBI) helped the Hastings cause. Saxons split with Portland The Saxon summer squad split a double­ header with Portland last week, winning 4­ 1 before losing 6-4. Scott Larsen tossed a four-hitter in the Game 1 win (9 K, 7 BB, 1 ER) and added two hits and an RBI from the plate. Other Saxon hitters were Aaron Snider (2 BB. RBI, run), Justin Pratt, BJ Donnini (run), Brian DeVries (triple, RBI, run) and Ryan Duits (RBI, run). Aaron Snider followed up with a fourhitter of his own in Game 2, but Portland pulled out the win. Pratt (3 SB, run) had three hits, Eli Schmidt (run) had two., and Snider (2 RBI, run), DeVries (run) and We Process COLORfILM! Giris’ 8th-grade-and-under Softball The Hastings eighth-grade Crush II girls’ softball team slugged out a 21-15 win last week. Shannon Dudley, Cami Earl and Nikki Meade combined on the mound for the win. Offensive contributors were Earl (triple. 3 RBI), Meade (single, 4 RBI), Sofic Slovals (run, RBI), Ashley DeVries (2 runs, 3 BB). Kara Snider (BB, 2 RBI). Kaitlyn Mason (single, 2 runs, RBI). Dudley (3 BB, 3 runs. RBI), Emily Haney (2 BB, RBI), Jennifer Bishop (3 runs. 2 RBI, 3 BB), Ashley Hartman (2 BB, 3 runs, 2 RBI) and Ashley Blankenship (3 BB, 3 runs, 3 RBI). 2 Pmon Saamhka 18 holes. August 11,9 a.m. Shot gun $100 per team, limited to 36 teams, big pay off. Call for details. Wednesday Night Money Game. 2 person scramble Professional Quality and draw for teams, $20 per person, $15 goes in prize pot. Skins. Same Day Service! TGIF Special, 2 people 9 holes and cart for $22. J-Ad Graphics Wednesday and Fridays after 4 p.m. Not valid w ith any other-discounts River Bend Golf Course 1370 W. State Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 • 616-945-3238 Hastings runner Stephen Wright was part of a 10-person team that placed in the 275-mile Great Lakes Relay across the northern Lower Penninsula. The team, comprised of five men and five women, overcame injuries and wrong turns to take third in the race’s mixed division. Metaldyne ............................................... 0-9 Home Run Leaders - R. Taylor 4; D. Miller 3; E Greenfield 3; B. Madden 3; S. Weedal 2; G. Juesson 2;T. Lucas 2; K. Brown 2; M. Shultz 2. Last week’s results - Flexfab 8 vs. Metaldyne 7: Michigan Thunder 17 vs. Hawthorne 5; Michigan Thunder 11 vs. Blarney Stone I; Hastings Mfg. 10 vs. World of Floors 5; OTT 11 vs. Hawthorne 0. VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR CASA for Kids, Inc. (Court Apointed Special Advocates) is seeking a full-time volunteer coordinator to assist in operating a dual county advocacy program. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 1. Coordinate/supervise/assist volunteers in all aspects of case assignments, court reports and volunteer meetings in both Barry arw Eaton counties. 2. Assist in all volunteer training. 3. Ability to organize and maintain office files. 4. Bask computer skills. 5. Previous experience and knowledge of child abuse and neglect issues desirable. 6. Degree preferred. Send resume to: CASA for Kids, Inc., Attn.: Search Committee 430 Barfield Dr., Hastings. Ml 49058 NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD AUGUST 6, 2002 Men & Women (Ages 17-25) Men & Women (Ages 25+) Team Name Team Name Team Name Team Captain Team Captain Team Captain Boys & Girls * (Ages 13-16) RENEWAL OF TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Ar-cle IX. Sec 6. ol the Michigan Constriution on general ad valorem taxes within Woodland Township be renewed al two (2) milts ($2 per S1.000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2005 inclusive for the purpose ol road maintenance and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage lor said purpose, thereby raising tn the first year an estimated $94,345 25? Yes ( ) NO ( ) Cheryl Allen, Clerk Phone # i Phone # • Phone # Woodland Township 156 S. Main St. Woodland, Ml 48897 ?? Questions ?? Call (616) 948-3025 367-44915 or 367-4094 Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce’ • 22 I W. State Street • Hastings. Ml 49058 203 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 Golf scramble will raise money for abused kids Participants in the annual CASA for Kids Golf Scramble not only get to have fun. compete for prizes, and possibly win $10,000, they get lo help abused and ne­ glected children. The scramble will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Cost is $45 per person. The scramble is one of the big fund-rais­ ing events CASA holds each year. CASA is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of children who have been removed or are at risk of being removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Specially trained advo­ cates are assigned to children by the judge presiding over their case, and those advo­ cates help the children as their case makes its way through the court system. “These volunteers give a voice and hope to an abused child,” CASA executive direc­ tor Joni Risner said. Those who do not wish lo play in the scramble but still want to donate to CASA can be sponsors. They can sponsor one-half of a lee sign for $50, which gets their name on one half a tee sign. They can provide a tee sponsorship for $150, which will pro­ vide a pin flag with their name at the event. The flags will be given to the sponsors after the event. Or they can be a gold sponsor for $500, which will provide a gold embossed pin flag with their name at the event. The gold embossed flags will also go lo the sponsors after the event. People can also donate directly to CASA. To be a sponsor, donor or partici­ pant, call 616/948-3213 or 517/852-0760, or write lo CASA for Kids. 430 E. Barfield Drive, Hastings, Mich. 49058. The cost of the scramble includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, and lunch. Lunch will be hamburgers, brats, salads and beverages. The scramble will begin at 9 a.m. All four-person teams will start at the same time from different lees. In a scramble, all four players hit a tee’ shot. Then all four players shoot again from where the best lee shot landed. Players continue to play the best ball, hitting four shots each time and taking the best shot. Play will probably last around four hours, Risner said, with lunch at 1 p.m. The event includes a 50-50 draw­ ing. door prizes, and raffles. Raffle prizes include a DVD player, palm pilot and GPS satellite positioning device. Players also have a chance to win $10,000. All they have to do is get a hole is one on the third hole. The Hole-In-One prize is sponsored by Buckland Insurance Co. “Il’s a blast," Risner said of the event. Some local judges and government officials are usually in attendance, she said. “People have a good time." Last year the event raised $8,700. “We’ve gone up qyery year," Risner said. There is still plenty of room for teems to sign up, she said. There will be prizes for first, second and third place teams. Because the best ball is always played, she said, “you don’t have to be a good golfer" to participate. “Wc want people to come out to help support CASA for Kids," she said. “With the state downsizing and changing staff and caseworkers, having a CASA assigned to children is more critical than ever." She urged pec^le to “b*u hero for a child." IHRA Northern Nationals this weekend at Martin Drag racers and thousands of fans will descend on Martin this week for the 21st annual International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Northern Nationals at the re­ vamped US 131 Motorsports Park. The new facilities at the Park lured the IHRA event away from Stanton, it’s previ­ ous host. The Park reopened this year with 660 feet of concrete on its drag strip and a state-of-the-art control tower. Only two other tracks nationwide cost more to build. Hastings* Don Gentry is one local racer who managed to nab a spot in the event. Openings for local drivers wen* few, but Gentry said he was lucky to get his name on the list early. Gentry, the sales manager at Dreisbach Motors, raced as a youth in the ‘70s, but marriage and kids turned his priorities else­ where. He returned to the sport four years ago and now races a 1970 Plymouth 340 Duster in the Modified/Pio Bracket Class in the points series at Martin. “When I was a kid, the first car I ever owned was a ‘69 Dart Swinger 340," Gen­ try said. “I raced at Martin when I was 17 years old.” Gentry’s affection for the 340 engine didn’t wane over lime, and with his wife’s blessing, he jumped at the chance to own another one. He admits it’s a bit awkward to race a Plymouth while working at an Oldsmobile dealership, especially since Dreisbach is sponsoring the car at the Northern Nationals. “I catch a lot of flack for that, especially now that the paint job says ‘GMC’," Gen­ try laughed. “And I pull (the car lo races) with a GMC truck.” Gentry’s Plymouth was all stock when he bought it, but he has steadily modified it into almost exclusively a race car. Gentry Don Gentry's 1970 Plymouth 340 Duster. Tuesday, August 6th, Primary VOTE for Dedication and Experience credits the work of Jeff Covey, the owner of Gun Lake Performance and a sought-af­ ter builder of racing cars, as a major help. A Hastings eighth-grade girls’ basketball team has compiled a 2-4 record in summer league play. The team lost its first game 22-21. Dana Shilling scored 13 points, Erika Swartz had 4, and LeAnn Pratt and Katec McCarthy scored 2 points apiece. Kayla Angeletti, Hannah Case and Kayleigh DelCotto played solid defense, and Molly Wallace and Ashley Peck did a great job rebound­ ing. In a second loss, scorers were Shilling with 7, Swartz with 4, Pratt with 3, and McCarthy. Angeletti and Case with 2 each. Wallace and Peck were tough on the boards, and DelCotto came up with some key steals. The third game was a 30-26 victory for the Hastings squad. Shilling had 11 points, Swartz had 9, and Peck, Wallace, DelCotto. Angeletti and Case each contributed 2 points. McCarthy played aggressive de­ fense and pulled down several rebounds. In the fourth game loss, Swartz scored 8 points. Shilling had 6, and McCarthy and Wallace notched 2 each. Peck and Case did a good job down low, and Angeletti and DelCotto had several steals and played aggresstvc oerensc. The Hastings girts split a pair of games on Monday, improving their record to 2-4. Good sports: A team of Hastings girts won Sportsmanship Awards last month at the Grand Rapids Gus Macher Basketball Tournament Pictured from left are Brooklyn Pierce, Erika Swartz. Katee McCarthy and Dana Shilling The girls held a tough team to just 26 points in the loss. McCarthy, DelCotto “id Swartz each scored 2 points for the young Saxons, and Shilling tossed in 4 points. An­ geletti and Rachael Iler held the guards in check on defense, and Wallace and Peck HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP NOTICE PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Hope Township and Rutland Township Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later Working For You! than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26. 2002. COUNTY COMMISSIONER and Saturday, with the finals on Sunday. The Martin facility plans further expul­ sion. including a half-mile paved oval that should be ready for the 2004 season. 8th Grade Giris’ Basketball Summer League were lough down low and grabbed some key rebounds. In the second game on Monday, the girts held on lo take a 28-27 win. Shilling scored 12 points while Swartz and McCarthy each contributed 8 point,. Peck and Wallace held their ground in the post while phymg tough on the boards. Angeletti, Iler aad DelCotto each contributed with key steals and great defense. The team’s last two games of the sum­ mer are on Monday at the Courthouse in Byron Center. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Substance * Re-elect SANDY JAMES Pud tor b the Gynmrare io along with his crew chief Dan Dunkelberger and crew member Brian Cheesman. This weekend’s races ran through Friday Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. 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CORPORATION. dated August 28, 2000, and recorded in tie Office of tie Regieter of Deeds tor the County of Berry tn tie Stole of MtoNgan on August 31, 2000, In Document No. 104MQE. on What Others Strive To Be vMctiMortgme thereto claimed to be due at tie dote of Me Ndtoe, tor prindpai and interest. tie sum of 888,258.82 and no procs—ngs having that on August 1.2002. ap:00 tun, on Me stope of tie Courthouse in ®>ty of Hasings. tint being tie piece tor hotfRg tie Circuit Court tor the County of Berry, tiers w« be offered tor cate and add to tho highest bidder, at pubic eate, tor tie purpose of safcfying tie smarts* due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wit) Interact at 10.50 percent per annum, togei costs, aSorneys fees, and any tease and insurance that eato Mortgagee. Conaaco Finance Servicing Corporation. does flPbn or prior to tie date of $65 PER PERSON Includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart Sc lunch CASH PRIZES First Place -» $500 Second Place -* $300 Random Draw -» 3 Closest Pin -» $50 each I 50/50 Closest to Pin 4 Lona Drives - 2 male/ 2 female -♦ $50 each Skins Came - Optional __ . $200 Contact the Riverbend Golf Course at (616) 945-3238 Legends Dr. Jim Atkinson. Bob Carlson. Jock Cbrey. Dick Guenther. Jack Hoke. Lew Lane. Bernie Oom. Bruce McDowell. Larry Melendy. Pat Murphy. Cynthia Robbe. Tony Turkal. Bob VanderVeen =S anumuumuumm said safe; said promisee are described In acid Mortgage as follows, to-wtt: Parcel *CPari of the Northeast IM of Section 7, Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, described as, Commencing st ths Northeast comer of said Section 7; tionoo South 88 degrees A'1(T West W7J8 toot along the North Nno of said Section 7 to tie Point of Beginning; thence South 88 degrees 34'18" West 248.83 feet thence South 2 dogroes 38*3T East 252 69 feet peraM with the East lino of said Section 7; lienee North 88 degrees 34'18 Eaffi 248.83 feet; thence North 2 degrees 38 38* West 262.60 toot to ths Point of Beginning. Subject to highway right-of-way tor Bryan Road over tie North 33.00 foot thereof. The redemption period shall bo six (6) monfw from tho date of sale unless the prop© fly is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shaR be thirty (30) (toys from the data of safe or aban­ donment. If abandonment occurs after safe. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee 8 BRANDT. ASHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. BY: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse CKy. Michigan 48688-5817 (231)941-8880 (7/25) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. JU- 25. 2002 - Psgs 13 —**France^^4acDonald‘ l Obituaries (Continued) Marguerite A. Burdick NASHVILLE - Marguerite A. Burdick, age 91, of Curtis Road, Nashville, MI., died Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at her home. Mrs. Burdick was bom June 23, 19 i ’ in Hopkins Township, Allegan Co., MI. the daughter of Aaron & Clara (Kemmer) Schafer. Reared in the Hopkins area, attended school there and graduated from Hopkins High School in 1927. She married Warren M. Burdick on June 5, 1934. The couple moved to Nashville, MI. where they owned and operated Burdick's Tavern for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Burdick has lived at her present address on Curtis Road since 1974. She was a member of Hastings Grace Lutheran Church where she was affectionately referred to as one of the church mice along with special friend, Irene Goinek. Member of the National Farmer’s Organization, member of the Aid Association for Lutherans, served as a substitute organist for the church for many years. She began playing the piano/organ at age 13 in the Hopkins Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her cat, Tuffy, cross stitching, cross word puzzles, latch hooking, game shows on TV especially The Price Is Right, Wheel Of Fortune, Jeopardy, Detroit Tiger baseball games. Family Friday fun nights were known as their Stitch & Bitch Night. She is survived by her daughters, Artha (Bill) Shaw and Jane (George) Skcdgell both of Nashville, ML; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; son-in-law. Bill (Marie) Spoelstra of Nashville. ML; sister- in-law. Wilma Schafer of Kalamazoo and nieces & nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Warren on September 30, 1986; daughter, Clara Marie Spoelstra in 1989; brothers, William & George Schafer; sister-in-law, Velma Schafer and special friend Irene Goinek. Visitations will be Thursday, July 25, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings and at the church on hour prior to service time. Funeral service will be held Friday, July 26. 2002 at 11:00 A M. at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, ML at 3:00 P.M. Memorial contributions Barry Community Hospice or Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Looking for a fabulous, affordable Alaska vacation? Start packing. On our 7 day Glacier Route cruise vacation, you'll sail through the Inside Passage and glide beside incredible glaciers and fascinating wildlife. You'll see the totems of Ketchikan, the Gold Rush towns of Juneau and Skagway and the beauty of Prince William Sound. About the “Fun Ship*," SPIRIT, you’ll enjoy fun activities, fabulous meals, the Nautka Spa* program.Vegas-style shows, a friend­ ly casino and aW xhd pampering Service CarriMri Is famous for. Alternating northbound and southbound cruises between Seward, Alaska, and Vancouver, British Columbia, depart every Wednesday from May 24 to September 6. Call now and let us plan your “Fun Ship'* vacation to the Last Frontier. 7 NIGHTS from Trsvd a LTUlSe 1^*6112161* 0 *799 [ FREEPORT - Frances A. MacDonald, age 89, of Freeport. Michigan, formerly of Charlotte and Vermontville passed away on to her rewards Sunday. July 21, 2002 at the home of her daughter-in-law. of natural causes. Mrs. MacDonald was bom to J. Milton and Adella (Loomis) Lent on May 28. 1913 tn Chicago, Illinois. Frances spent her youth between Chicago and Vermontville, graduating from Vermontville in 1930. She married Vemon L. MacDonald of Chicago in 1933. The family moved from Chicago to her family farm in rural Vermontville in 1946. After the passing of her beloved husband in 1985. she moved to Charlotte. She spent 27 years being a snow bird at Ramblers Rest Resort in Venice. Florida either with Vemon or friend/companion. Claude Troyer. She was a past Matron and life member of Kalamo O.E.S. #399, a long time member of Vermontville First Congregational Church, the Ladies Christian Association. Women's Club and was active in many other organizations (Band Boosters, Bismark Community Boosters. Bismark Ladies Fellowship, etc.) over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents: her in-laws: her husband, Vernon, October 1985 and youngest son, Scott in December 1999. Surviving her are two sons, Bryce (Amanda) MacDonald of Vermontville, ML. Larry MacDonald of Clearwater, FL.; two daughters-in-law. Kate MacDonald of Pinellas Park. FL, Susan MacDonald of Freeport, ML; sis grandchildren. Nika (Randy) Hankins, JoDee (Tony) Prudcn, Kent (Teresa) MacDonald all of Charlotte, Kelly (Scott) Hartman of Lansing, Jason and Rachel MacDonald of Pinellas Park, FL.; two step grandsons, David MacDonald of Chicago. Illinois and Terry Lee Ranshaw of Charlotte; eight great grandchildren, Cassandra, Mark. Padraic, Heather. Gregory. Dallas, Haley and Meira; a step great grandchild, Kristin; one great great grandchild. Jeffery. An Order of Eastern Star Memorial Service was conducted Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home under the auspices of Kalamo Eastern Star Lodge #399. Funeral services will be held Thursday. July 25. 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Vermontville Congregational Church with Reverend Eric Lison officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the church or to Heartland Hospice. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.cooi. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. (616)554-0311 Russell E. Palmer HASTINGS - Russell E. Palmer, age 87. of Hastings, Mich, passed away Saturday. July 20, 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. Palmer was bom on Nov. 10. 1914 in Irving Township, the son of Minvr E. Palmer and Emma (Finkbeiner) Palmer. He was raised in Middleville, where he attend­ ed Middleville Schools, graduating in 1934. He moved to Detroit where he learned Sheet Metal Trade. He was drafted into the United States Army in April 1941 where he attained the rank of Infantry Staff Sergeant. He received a Purple Heart. Battle Star for Souther.) France Campaign. European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, one Bronze Battle Star. Combat Infantry Badge. American Defense Ribbon, and Good Conduct Ribbon. While stationed in California. Russell married Eileen Flowers on Dec. 5. 1942 at St. Joseph Church. Capitola. Calif. They were married 55 years until Eileen’s death in 1998. Russell worked in the Heating and Cooling Business for over 50 years. He owned his own business for most of those years and also worked as a Parapro-fessional with Eaton Inter-mediate School District Building Trades. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, a long time member of the Elks, a member of the Michigan Travel Trailer Association, and a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. Russ was elected to 16 years on the Rutland Township Board where he served in various capacities. In his spare time Russell was an avid vegetable and flower gardener. He also enjoyed hunt­ ing, fishing and and woodworking. Survived by his daughter. Sue Ann (James) Maichele of Hastings; two sons, Robert Palmer of Battle Creek, Rick (Sharon) Palmer of Woodland; five grand­ children, Eric (Angela) Maichele, Jennifer (Elindo) Castro, Todd Palmer. Jamie Palmer, and Conine Palmer, two great grandsons, Lucas Castro and Jonah Maichele; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen (Rowers) Palmer, three brothers, George. Richard and Ralph Palmer; and one sister, Ethel Van Sickle. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat­ ed Tuesday. July 23. 2002 at St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Rev. Alfred J. Russell Celebrant Interment Irving Cemetery, Irving Township. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. SUBSCRIBE to the |________ Myrtle M. Reid [ NASHVILLE - Myrtle M. Reid, age 88, of Nashville, died Monday. July 22. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Myrtle M. Reid was bom in Bedford, Michigan on August 30. 1913, the daughter of Alexander and Hazel (Hunt) Ellsworth. She was raised in the Bedford area and attended area schools. She married Claude Reid on July 26, 1930 in Battle Creek. ML Myrtle was a life long resident of Nashville, attended the Nashville Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the Modern Pioneers Club. She enjoyed vacationing in the upper peninsula with her family members, traveling with her husband, Claude throughout Michigan on covered wagon trips, camping, horses and being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed ganlening and especially her roses. myrtle is survived by her sons; Lyle (Diane) Reid of Hastings, Charles (Frankie) Reid of Nashville, Duane (Mary) Reid of Charlotte, Gordie (Vickie) Reid of Hastings; daughters. Barbara Mann of Washington, Carol (Ervin) Gaskill of Ludington. Claudine (Mike) Hill of Nashville, Claudette (Rocky) Adams of Nashville; brother-in-law, Clarence (Margaret) Reid; sisters-in-law, Orpha Reid and Ruth Reid; 24 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren Preceding her in death was her husband. Claude Reid and great- great grandson. Tyler. Funeral services will be held Thursday. July 25. 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Nashville Church of the Nazarenes with Reverend Alan Metier officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, ML Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Church of the Nazarene Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville, ML FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE g Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF TOWNSHIP ISSUES AND TREASURER'S POSITION TO BE PLACED ON AUGUST 6TH PRIMARY BALLOT PROPOSAL 1: MILLACE RENEWAL FOR FIRE Notice of Mortgage Forectoaurw Sate MQBIGAQE-SALE - Default haa been made in the term* and corxftions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL W. THOMPSON and DEBO­ RAH L. THOMPSON, hueband and wife. Mortgagors. to TMS MORTGAGE, INC. DBA THE MONEY STORE, Mortgagee, dated the I8fo of October, 1996, and recorded in the office of the Shu me previously voted haeeee In me 15-mHI tex amMton Impoeed under Article IX. Section 6 ol me Michigan Constitution on general ed valorem taxaa wtmm Pratoavrtto Township be renewed el .8174 ma (88174 per 81.000 ol taxable value) lor me period ol 2002 mrough 2005 Inchane tor me pupose of continuing kt provide funds lor the Prairievrtto Township Pine Lake fire Deportment end me BPH Are Department services lor PreHevas Township; and shel the Township levy such renew­ al in milage lor sad purpose, thereby raising in me kit year on ilmail 878.7097 Register of Deeds, for the County of Barty and State of Michigan, on the 25fo day of October. 1996 in Uber 676, Page 502. Barty County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under Yonker County Commission District 4 the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Settee 1996-0 on foe 15th Shea the previously voted increase kt me 15-ma tax limitation Impoeed under AnxJe IX. Section 8 a day of November, 1997 and recorded In Instrument No. 1022315. Barry County Records, me Metugan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes w«Nn Preirievae Township be renewed .8174 ma (88174 per 81.000 ol taxable value) lor the period <X 2002 mrough 2005 mdusive lor ms purpose ol contmung lo provide funds lor me operation ol the Pranevae Townaxp Poke on which mortgage there is claimed to ba due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty Eight A 58/100 ($76,548.58), and no suit or proceeding at tew or Vote for Change in equity having been instituted to recover foe David Yonker If you don't like the way the County Board has been doing business, then vote for me! I’ll vote to protect your freedoms. I have no personal agenda... I just want accountability in local government. debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 29th day of August, 2002 at 1XX) o’clock p.m. Local time, said mortgage wtt be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for foe County of Barry is held), of W j • Raised on a farm in Muskegon County • Land owner and resident of Carlton Township Department; aid ah* me Township levy such renewal in maoge lor said pupose. thereby raising in me Ini year an estimated 878.709? PROPOSAL 3: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR ROADS Shat me previous voted Increese in me 15-mill tax limitation Impoeed under Artfae IX. Section 6 of me Michigan Constrtuiion on general ad valorem taxed within Preirievae Township be renewed a .9067 ma (8.9067 per 81.000 ol taxable value) lor the period ol 2002 mroutfi 2005 inctosive lor the pupose of continuing to provide funds tor road construction. upgradng and manlanance within Pranevao Township; wid shall the Township levy such renewa h milage lor eaid purpose, thereby raising in the tint year an estimated 887.5017 PROPOSAL 4: MILLAGE INCREASE FOR FIRE Shat me voted increase in me 15-ma tax kmitation impoeed under Amcto IX. Section 6 of the much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the Michigan Constitution on genera ad vaorem taxes within Preirievae Township be Increase by 5 ma amount due, as aforesaid. on said Imortgage. with (8.50 per 81.000 of taxable vclue) lor me period ol 2002 through 2005 ndusrve tor the pupose ot providing addrtional funds tor fire protection services tor Prsirievas Township; and shall the Township interest thereon at 9.3500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: An that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit The West 76 feet of Lof 31 and foe East 10 feet of Lot 32 of Kelly's First Addition, according to the of page levy such Increase in milage tor skd purpose, thereby raising to the first year an estimated 848.146? PROPOSAL 5: MILLAGE INCREASE FOR ROADS Shat the voted tocrease n me 1 S-mill Imitation imposed under ArUde IX. Section 6 ol the Michigan Constitution on genera ad valorem taxes within PraMevMa Township be ncreased by 5 ma (8 50 per 81.000 of taxable value) tor the period ol 2002 mrough 2005 indusrve tor the pupose o< provxXng addrtional funds tor road construction, upgrading and maintenance within Pramevrtle Township, and shall the Townshp levy such increase m millage lor said purpose, thereby raisog m the first year an esumaed 848.146? 94 During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA APPOINTMENT - ELECTION OF TREASURER 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Due to a vacancy tor the position of PramevWe Township Treasurer foe Township Board appointed Dated July 25. 2002 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC JONATHAN L. ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W. Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 the August Primary ballot for 2002 Troy. Ml 48064 (248) 362-2600 Paid for by th* David Yonker Commit!**, 2715 Ragla 5d.. Halting*. Ml 49058 a the premises described in said mortgage, or so recorded plat, thereof in Uber 3 of Plats, For years I've wanted to get involved in local govern­ ment. Elect me and you'll get a vote you can count on to represent your concerns - not my own. PROPOSAL 2: MILLAGE RENEWAL FDR POLICE PROTECTION • Vckey Nottingham as Treasurer :o futtrii the term Vickey Nottingham for Treasurer will be placed on If you have any questions please feef free to call the Prairieville Township Office Monday thru Thursday 9-5 at 616-623-2664 Prameville Township (8/22) Clerk - Normajean Campbell-Nichols Supervisor - Mark A Doster Treasurer • Vickey Nottingham �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 Farm preservation proposal reviewed by Planning, Zoning Commission by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Planning Commission involvement will be needed when Barry County's farm pres­ ervation program is established, though a county appointed ag preservation board would administer it. The two boards would have to work closely together so that planning of devel­ opment areas and ag areas an: complemen­ tary. Planning Commissioners want to con­ sider the scope of the ag program in the master planning process, now in its prelimi­ nary stages. Dennis Pennington and Rick Lawrence presented an overview of the Barry County Ag Preservation program, as drafted by the Barry County Land Partnership, a County Board appointed committee at the July 11 meeting of Planning and Zoning Commis­ sioners. A Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) easement would be established by an agreement between a local governmental unit and the applicant farmer, for which the land owner would be paid a certain amount to keep the land in agricultural use forever. The effort to create a farm land preserva­ tion program in Barry County *^gan to take shape in February 2001, when the County Board of Commissioners established an ad hoc group, the Barry County Land Partner­ ship. The goal of the BCLP was to develop a farm land preservation program which would make Barry County eligible for state matching funds to preserve area farm land at some future date when funding becomes available. The program was drafted by early June, and the county has yei to pass an ordinance establishing the program and an ag board to oversee the work. The program is new for Michigan, but literally hundreds of Michiganders have visited other states to glean the best infor­ mation about farm preservation measures that work on a practical basis. Many ideas are being incorporated into programs being designed here. Some ideas for the program were bor­ CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 351 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS rowed from Eastern States which have comprehensive farm preservation pro­ grams, but many have also been developed in some other Michigan communities. The members of the committee said they had benefited from the experience of others in the state, especially in the point systems and formulas, which arc based directly on information relevant to Barry County. Details of the program include; • An Agricultural Preservation Board, with seven members, representing diverse interests, and recommended initially by the BCLP, would be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners to serve on an on­ going basis. This ag board would provide general oversight and administration of the pro­ gram. It would use the criteria, scoring, and ranking in the plan as the basis for selection of landowner applications to become part of the program. The program would not require a staff person. The ag board would use the County Planning Department, the Mapping Depart­ ment the Conservation District, a title search company, and a possible part time consultant. The ag board would score and rank ap­ plications based on a point based appraisal system which would preserve farm land es­ timated to offer the best potential for long term agricultural production, usually away from development pressures. The program is planned to be somewhat flexible so administration can change in the future as the need arises. The ag board would bring a proposed change to the County Board for approval. • The role of the County Board of Com­ missioners in the program would be to ap­ prove the scoring criteria, used for ranking, and to approve the scoring and ranking of applications before offers to landowners could be made. The County Board would submit grant applications to the state for eligible match­ ing funds. Final approval for the purchase and for the price paid for casement acquisi­ tions on parcels accepted into the program would be by the County Board. The county would hold the easements for the develop­ ment rights on those properties. • The application process would be sub­ mitted by a landowner for a parcel. In townships not under county zoning, compliance with township zoning would require approval by the appropriate board. • Selection criteria would require not be­ ing slated for commercial or industrial use, or within a district designated for urban services. Master plans for all county areas would be involved in planning ag preserva­ tion zones. Any zoning which would re­ strict agriculture would usually eliminate the parcel. Mineral rights on the parcel must not conflict with agricultural use, and a release statement by the party holding the lease, would be required. Parcels would be ranked by selection cri­ teria and a points based system. Acquisition offers would be made by the county. Appraisals would be obtained. A land survey, title search and recording of the county held easement would be the next step. The ag board will monitor the properly and continued use of the land. • Restrictions and permitted uses of the parcels which arc preserved under case­ ments for both the owner and the county are clearly defined. Buildings consistent with agricultural ac­ tivity would be allowed with appropriate approvals, including one residence related lo the farm operation. A house which is no longer related to ag use could be rented or sold in the future, but the surrounding acre­ age still could not be developed. The type of ag use would not be re­ stricted but non-ag related commercial or industrial activities would be prohibited. A proposed ethanol plant in the county would be an acceptable use, as it would encourage agricultural activity. General public access would not be granted. The easement is forever. If the fanner at some time chose not to farm or to let trees grow on a portion of already protected land, this could occur, but any activities preventing future agricultural use would not be allowed. The proposed farm preser­ vation program retains the emphasis on preserving farm land, and aims to encour­ age a positive long term business environ­ ment for agriculture. Most normal private uses would remain for the farmer. A farm could have as much See PRESERVATION, page 15 A complete copy of Ordinance 361 is available lor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City H< 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordnance shal take effect and Shan be in Ml force from the date of its publication in the CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Hasting* Banner pursuant to the Charter for foe City of Hastings Moved by Tubbs, second by Wood that Ordinance No 351 be adopted Yeas: Hawkins, Gleam. Wood. Tubbs, McIntyre and Campbel Nays : None Absent Jasperse and May Notice is hereby given foal foe Hastings Planning Commission wB hold a PubAc Hearing in foe Vacancy: One City Hal Council Chamber. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan, on Monday. August 5. I. Evert G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted STATE OF MKXIGAN PROBATE COURT by foe Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of My 2002 is avaiabie at foe City Clerk s Office. 2002, al 7JO pre. The purpose of foe Public Hearing is for foe Planning Commission to hear comments and make BARRY COUNTY Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that foe Barry County Planning Commission wB conduct a public hearing on July 25.2002, at 7 JO pre. in foe Community Room of foe Courts A Law BuMfog located al 220 West Court St. in Hastings, Michigan. The subject of foe pubic hearing wB be foe consideration at foe following amendment to foe 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-3-2002 Request to rezone property in Section 5 of Hastings Township (ree below). a determination on a re-zoning request by Carol Dwyer from R-2 (One FanBy naskfential) to a CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING RLE NO. 2002-23475-DE In foe matter of Evelyn M. Conery. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Samuel R. Suianke. whose addresses) are *»nknown and whose interest in foe matter may be barred or affected proposed Planned Unit Development (PUC) to be located at 1425 South Hanover Street Hastings. Michigan. (See legal and map below) Legal description of sted property is: CITY OF HASTNGS. foe S 132 tost of Lot 11. Giaagow’s 1st Addtoon. by the fotowing: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing wB be held on August 8,2002 at 11:30 are. at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) for foe foltowing pur­ pose: A Petition requesting that Gerald L Winterburn. of 5263 Village Drive SW, Wyoming, Ml 49509. be appointed Personal Representative of foe Estate of Evelyn M. Conery, deceased, who lived at 185 Trtels End. Delton. Ml 49046. and who was bom on May 21. 1921, and who died May 20,2002. and requesting foal foe heirs at law of said deceased bo determined. Creditors ol foe decadent are noMed foal M claims against foe estate win be forever barred unless presented to Gerald L Winterburn, named Perectoal Representative, or to bofo foe Probate Court at 220 West Court,'Suite 302. Hastings, Ml Written comments wB bo received at Hastings Qty Hal. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor information anchor minutes of said hearing should be directed to foe foe named/proposed Personal Representative within 4 monfoe of the date of Hastings Qty Ctertt at foe same address as stated above. publication of this notice. Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Longstreei of foe Cty of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD cal relay services 1-800-649­ 49056, and Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Gerald L Winterburn 5263 Viiage Drive SW Wyoming, Ml 49509 The City wB provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to foe Ctertt 3777. — — —u..— event iwansnum City Clerk (7/25) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE SOLITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DrrlwJt ha> btori m«K In me conditions ot a mortgage made by Fernando CrespoONelll and Tara Crespo- O'Neal (original mortgagors) to Consumers Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2001. and recorded on January 3. 2002 In ms». 11072340 Barry County Records. MKHgan. and From AR (Agncultural/Rufal Residential) to C-1 (Light Commercial). Al of foe above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Property Descript ion/Legal Description: Address: 1852 Highway M-43. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Land situated in foe Township of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as fol­ lows: Begtoning at a point on foe West hne of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan, distant South 00 degrees 24*18* West 848.84 leet from the Northwest comer ol said section 5: thence South 00 degrees 24*18* West 33.88 feet along said West Section Line, thence South 89 degrees 26*50* East 280.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees was assigned by said mortgagee lo the Flagstar Bank. FSB. AaWgnee by an assignment dated December 24.2001, which waa recorded on Aprt 20.2002. Instr <1070011. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SIX AND 97/100 dollars (9108.328.97), ktduckng interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained kt aaM 24*18* West 14622 feet; thence North 88 degrees 41*19* East 363.96 feet: thence North 89 mortgage and the statute m such case made and degrees 22*56* 71.41 feet; thence North 26 degrees 06*00* West 165.91 leer thence South 85 provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ degrees 49*37* West 22.56 feet thence North 32 degrees 1658* West 52.33 feer thence North 15 gage will be tureckoed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puMc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. al 1:00 p.m.. on September S, degrees 16*31 * West 43.82 feet to foe centerline of Coats Grove Road; thence Northwesterly 95.43 fee* along said centerline and foe arc of a curve to foe right, a radius which is 1151.46 feet and foe chord of which bears North 77 degrees 54*12* West 95.40 leer thence North 75 degrees 31'40* West 29427 feet along said centerline: thence South 52 degrees 33*51* West 252.86 feet along foe dear vision fine for Highway M-43 to foe potot of beginning Together with and subject to a 30-foot wide non-exdusive mutual private easement tor ingress and egress described as toUows Beginning at a point on foe West hne of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan; distant South 00 degrees 24*18* West 867.72 feet from foe Northwest comer of said Section 5; thence South 89 degrees 26*50* East 280.00 feer thence South 00 degrees 24*18* West 30.00 feet* thence North 89 degrees. 26'50* West 280 feet; thence North 00 degrees 24*18* East 300 feet along said West hne to the point of beginning boundary of said parcel, described as: Commercing at the Southwest comer of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 47 05* communities. I want to build a governmental lhence North 00 degrees 47 05’West continuing along said West line. 385.25 leet: thence East parallel wrth the South Hne ol said Section. 330.00 leet; thence South 00 degrees 47 05’ hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for foe hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at foe meeting, to individu­ East parallel with said West toe, 385 25 leet thence West parallel with said South line. 330.00 feet to the Point ol Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 morrthfr) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with IB48CL 800.3241a. m which case the redemption period ate with disabilities at foe meeting.heanng upon ten (10) days notice to foe County of Barry shall be 30 days from the date o< such sale. Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact foe County of Barry Dated: July 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Slst* St . Hastings, Ml Debbie S. Smith, Clerk Barry County I ■ I B j I H structure that looks more tike a network than a pyramid. I will b« a commissioner who values what is ethical above what U expedient. S VOTE AUG. 6 FOR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONER Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File #200222749 Hawks ■ ft MONICA RAPPAPORT Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott 8 Trott. P.O 49058. (616) 945-1284 preservation >• Responsible land use x- Planning for better growth relatiovuhlpe aa th* foundation of all good, growing, healthy feet to the Point of Beginning ol this descripton: tion at foe Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Mkh . between foe Healthy, family-oriented communities Effective programming for seniors & children Strong neighborhoods Communities with variety & opportunity Working & shopping where you live Farmland & open space MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, and 08-06-005 056-00 Interested persons desinng to present their views or. the proposed amendment, either verbally The proposed amendment to foe Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ >■ >■ >■ >■ > >■ are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, the surveyed West along the West line of sakt Section. 385.25 written response may be mailed to foe address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820. Monica Kappaport believes in: I want a county government that values Individuals, Is transparent and ; collaborative, that respect* I 2002. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF Permanent Parcel Number/Tax Parcel Number: or in wsrting. will be green the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned lime and place. Any MONICA RAPPAPORT UNDERSTANDS PRIORITIES (8/22) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 - Page 15 PRESERVATION, continued from page 14 as 49 percent of its acreage in wood lot pro­ duction, for instance. A consumers power line easement would require ag board approval. Mining opera­ tions generally would not be allowed, but natural gas and oil might be allowed with private board approval. Any change requested would have to meet all other zoning and governmental re­ quirements as well as those of the ag pres­ ervation program. The county could break the agreement only through the process of eminent do­ main. The selection criteria; • Applications are voluntary. No parcel or land owner is required to participate. • Agricultural characteristics of the par­ cels arc evaluated. Productive land and soils will get points which arc part of a to­ tal. The goal of the program is protection of agriculture. A minimum of 20 acres would be considered for a PDR easement, with points given for 40 acres and larger, to help keep blocks of farm land intact. Fifty-one percent of the parcel must be used for farm­ ing to be considered for an casement. There are at present 2807 parcels greater than 40 acres in size, not all in agriculture, however. • Agricultural income from ag related operations would be awarded points, to bal­ ance acreage with other kinds of productiv­ ity. • Points would be given to landowners enrolled in the PA 116 program. Many parcels are slated to come out of the pro­ gram. They can re-enroll. • An implemented soil conservation plan would gamer points. • Proximity to or distance from public utilities could be a detractor or a factor for which points arc given. More points would be awarded to parcels over a mile and a half away from public utilities, but less if dose to them or very far away from them. with the goal of preserving land first where there is more development pressure. The distances from utilities may be altered in the future, as development would best be encouraged near public utilities. There is a goal to preserve land under pressure to be developed. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2002-23471-NC In the matter of MEI XIAO FANG TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose It was explained there are enough sewer systems in the county, that if a five-milc boundary was set around existing utility lines, hardly any ag land would remain. • Development activity in a township was determined by new address permits. Large numbers of new addresses could be an indicator for assigning more or less farms. Livestock farms, on the increase, may need larger buffers around them. • Other factors such as historic value, natural features, etc. could be considered for extra points. • The method uses factors such as road frontage, proximity to other preserved land, and location within the county to earn points. This would encourage ag preserve parcels where no development had oc­ curred already. Parcels with a lot of road frontage would receive a points advantage. Creating blocks of land and preserving road frontage would be built into the point system awarded as an incentive to preserve open space and to contribute both to agriculture and to rural character. Points could be given for loca­ tions where 10-acrc density minimums arc established, a factor which would help sup­ port agricultural activity. Creating blocks of several contiguous preserved parcels is a goal of the proposed program. Points would be assigned with a possible total of 100 points. Using the points based appraisal system comes up with a figure more quickly. The farmer is not stuck with this method and can still get a traditional appraisal instead, to use with the applica­ tion. A reasonable offer to comoensate the land owner for putting the property into permanent casement is arrived at by a sys­ tem or formula. Generally the difference between the average sales value per acre over three years in that area and the farm use value results in the easement value. Dental Receptionist before the Honorable Richard The US Department of Agriculture is setting aside a great deal of funding which will go to the states which have programs in place. This is expected to be established soon. Commissioner Jim Kinney said certain aspects of the ordinance which were incon­ sistent with the current law. and would need to be corrected to be in line with the state statutory requirements, such as in the selection criteria, in order for Barry County ».o be eligible for grant money. He said the county must meet the state definition of farm land. The state legislature must guarantee these matters when it establishes the pro­ gram. The state must first allocate funds, and the county would then need to find a source of funding for its one-fourth portion of the 3:1 match. There does not have to be a funding method in place to establish the ordinance. Local funding could come from private, organizational, corporate and other sources as well as from the local purse. For in­ stance, a farmer could sweeten the arrange­ ment by donating a portion of the easement which could count as a part of the county match. Having the program in place, however is the only way a Barry County fanner can take advantage of funding when it is of­ fered. The legislature in the summer of 2000 passed PA 262 which established the Farm­ land Preservation Program, to provide matching grants to local counties for a Pur­ chase of Development Rights program (PDR). Though the program is in place, no funding has yet been made available. Several townships near Traverse City have programs in place. Last summer about eight to ten counties, including Barry County, were expected to work toward get­ ting PDR programs in place. About seven arc actively working on this. The goal is to have the program in place by Oct. 1,2003. A booklet has been published which summarizes the main points of the preser­ vation program. NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test wifl be conducted on the following date A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time tor the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulat­ ing equipment and programs which win be used to tabulate Patient oriented dental office seeking energetic and enthusiastic team player for full time position. lating equipment and programs which wifl be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the PRRIARY ELECTION to be held on voted ballots for the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. August 6. 2002. in PRAMEVMXE TOWNSHT, Tuesday. August 6. 2002, BARRV COUNTY. Submit resume to: Ad *136. c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings. Ml 49058 10116 8. Norrie Rood on July 26. 2002, at 12:16 p.m_ Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact For further information contact: BALTIMORE TOWNSHT- in BARRY COUNTY ...„-f The Public Accuracy Teat win ba held on The public accuracy test will be held at: July 25, 2002, at 6:30 a. m. at the 3100 E Dowling Rd. PralrtevMe Township Hall Tracy Mitchell, Clerk Dotton, Ml 49046 - Normajeen Nichol*, Clerk 616423-2664 616-948-2268 Introducing Your New Healthcare Partner H. Shaw. Judge, a i tearing will be held on the petition for change ol name of MEI XIAO FANG to CHLOE PAIGE ADAMS This change of name is not sought tor fraudu­ lent intent 7-17-02 Steven R. Adams 1503 N. Irving Rd Heatings. Mich. 49058 urc for the county (such as $1900 per acre, for example) would be multiplied by the points assigned to the properly, with a pos­ sible 100 points total. A farm with 90 points would be paid accordingly for the easement. An arbitrary factor of 11 in the formula is related to a practical incentive for the farmer to keep land in a permanent easement. Planning commissioners pointed out the incentive would be very low for landown­ ers in some townships. The three-year aver­ age keeps the real sales value considerably behind actual values. Unless motivated by a desire to preserve farms, many farms would be sold for the high values offered by de­ velopment. "If farm preservation is going to appeal lo people, it’s got to be current," Planning and Zoning Commissioner Jim Alden said. There is a difficulty in gathering prop­ erty sales information related to acreage size in a timely manner. Land contract sales arc usually not included until the deed is transferred. Don Drummond, another member of the farm preservation task force said. "The an­ swer seems to be in getting immediate feedback from assessors as soon as a parcel sells so the ag committee can enter that into their data base. We would like to have a rolling 36 months so we're staying a current as wc possibly can." He pointed out this does not have to be solved before writing the ordinance estab­ lishing the program, which needs to be in place. Generally property values increase, but usually not by dramatic leaps, Hewitt said. Monica Rappaport, director of the Barry County Conservation District, said most land owners want to preserve their land for agriculture, and would be satisfied with a fair amount of compensation to keep their land in a permanent easement. State matching would amount to 75 per­ cent of the easement value, and the county would provide 25 percent. The money is not yet legislated, and con­ tinued funding is not guaranteed. and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabu­ interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE On Wednesday. August 14. 2002 at 10:00 am. in the Family Diviaton Courtroom, 220 W. Court St, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml Development pressures are greater on the west half of the county. The formula would adjust for townships below or above the county value. Adjusted value for a location with higher development values such as in Rutland Township could be adjusted up­ ward for farms in those parts of the county. Mark Hewitt, who has been involved in de­ veloping the program, said development pressures arc market driven. Pennington said soils on the east side of the county, which arc most productive for agriculture arc areas which also arc less likely to perk for development, with result­ ing higher costs for development. Rick Lawrence explained the points based appraisal system. The purpose is to save as much of the high quality farm land as possible, with an offer which is an incentive to the land owner. It would be possible to know early in the process if the property would be eli­ gible. The system is more speedy and less ex­ pensive than a traditional appraisal but re­ sults are comparable. Some of the same cri­ teria is used in ascribing points are used in determining the casement value. Even if it took several years to be offered an easement, the added incentive could help keep a farmer in business. Receiving some of the value of the property along the way while still continuing in agriculture is often a very meaningful solution for farm­ ers who want to preserve a way of life. The casement value represents the differ­ ence between the development value and the agricultural value. The easement value will never be as high as the development value of the property, but the owner still re­ tains the right to farm the property and has the incentive of the value of the easement to use as he wishes. A parcel would be offered a greater case­ ment in an area where the development pressure is high than a parcel located in where sales values are lower. The threc-year average of four townships with the lowest sales was used to establish a benchmark sales value. A benchmark fig- (7/25) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EM P TIN G TO C O LLE C T A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A New Name, New Mission New Pledge of Service To You YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stan L. Monks and Emma Lucille Monks (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 4. 1998. and recorded on September 14. 1998 in Liber Document *1017820 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated August 3. 1999, which was recorded on August 26. 1999. in Liber Document 01034512 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND FIFTEEN AND 69/100 dollars ($130,015.69). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on August 15. 2002. Said pre.-uses are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Bai’y County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the South 220 feet of the East 750 feet of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except Beginning at a point on the East ard West 1/4 line of Section 8. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant North 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds West. 1353.00 feet from the East 1/4 corner of said Section 8. thence South 05 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. 660.00 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 8. thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes West. 1228.6 feet along said South hne to the North and South 1/4 hne of said Section 8. thence North 00 degrees 29 mtn-rtes 40 seconds East 657 2 feet along said North and South line to the center 1/4 i'omar of said Section 8. thence South 89 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East 1280 4 feet along said East and West 1/4 line to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: July 4. 2002 Pennock, the name you’ve known and trusted for the area’s best health care is on a new mission to serve you even better. We Make... COPIES COPIES COPIES^ copies! COPIES ^COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. 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PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Pennock Partner, Katy, Lab Assistant I ** �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 W for Life' set for Aug. 9 ami 10 With less than three weeks before the seventh annual Barry County Relay for Life, teams are busy holding and planning fund-raisers to benefit the American Cancer Society. The 24-hour event will be held Aug. 9­ 10 at Tyden Park in Hastings. The public is invited to cheer on the teams, participate in fund-raisers and be spectators during the many activities from 3 p.m. Aug. 9 to 3 p.m. Aug. 10. “Today’s youth is tomorrow’s cure” is the theme. At the relay, the Hair Care Center team will be selling water yo-yo’s and shackles for the jail ‘n’ bail; Barry County employ­ ees will have a bake sale and will be doing “temporary” tattoos; the Woodland Lions Club will sell pop, water and juice; the Hastings Saxon Basketball/Checrleading team will have a free throw contest and sell Sno cones; Emmanuel Episcopal Church team members will be offering wild hair wash, pop can drive, bake sale, piggy banks in classrooms, and canisters in local busi­ nesses; Hastings Area School, quilt raffie; Hastings Mutual, ice cream sundaes, pop­ corn, craft sale; Karey’s Team, relay bears and candy bars; Hastings Saxon Basketball Team/Cheerleaders, cookie dough sales, pop can drive and candy bars; Barry County Employees, garage sale, candy bars and relay bears. Many teams that haven’t been named sold relay bears, candy bars and relay signs prior to the end of May when the items were sold out. Funds raised by the Relay for Life bene­ fit American Cancer Society research and local education programs and support serv­ ices. ACS’s main goal is to find a cure for cancer. “All dollars raised go toward the Ameri­ can Cancer Society’s efforts to decrease cancer mortality, decrease cancer incidence and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families.” according to ACS literature. “Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be sup­ ported and that one day cancer will be eliminated,” the Cancer Society said in printed material. All cancer survivors, their families and friends are iuvited to participate in an 8 p.m. Aug. 9 “Victory Lap,” followed by a reception. Survivors who attend are asked to register between 7 and 8 p.m. A T-shirt will be given, free of charge, to all cancer survivors. People interested in forming a team may pick up information packets at the Hair Care Center, 125 S. Jefferson in Hastings. For more information, call 948-8591. Relay for Life committee and team leaders have been making plans for the event for months. Funds raised benefit the American Cancer Society’s work. Accessory building sizes to be reviewed in August will sell friendship bracelets; Hastings Mu­ tual will have a kids’ carnival, complete with a clown, face painting, rock painting, bean bag toss, balloons, etc; Greenridge Realty-Witzel & Associates will hold an auction (donations are welcome). Many teams are still finalizing their ideas for relay fun/fund-raising. In addition, some teams have already been conducting fund-raisers and still have plans prior to the August event. Hastings City Bank employees held a si­ lent auction among employees; United Steel Workers Local 5965, a car wash and bake sale; Maple Valley High School, car by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission decided earlier this month to review the height and size limits of acces­ sory buildings at a meeting next month. The move came after requests were made by residents to change the size regu­ lations of accessory buildings in the zoning ordinance. In residential lake districts, there is a maximum size of 1,024 square feet and a limit of 16 feet in height for any residential with the plan, there were opinions for and against reviewing it in the immediate fu­ ture. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie was in favor of immediate review of the ordi­ nance. He pointed out the increased height of recreational vehicles and boats and the need for increased height for storage areas. He said many travel trailers would not fit inside the size of garage allowed. He thought a change would take very little time. Planning Commissioner James Kinney said there was an issue of increased lake usage when increased storage space for larger boats is allowed. He said a careful look was needed and wondered if it needed to be addressed now. Commissioner Jan McKeough said many other things also need to be attended to, in­ cluding this matter, and an ordinance on lakes, streams and rivers, and the commis­ sion needed to decide on a process to ad­ dress them systematically. To do this sepa­ rate from the process would detract from the plan overall, she said. Commissioner Ron Gossmann agreed at­ tention on this matter could slow down the task at hand, and eventually it would all be done. area, without a variance granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The sizes have been adjusted several times in the past few years. Planning Ad­ ministrator Jim McManus said. The ZBA «uggested the ordinance might need to be re-evaluated for lake areas. Whether to review the ordinance at this time was discussed. In view of the large work load ahead of the commission with drafting a new comprehensive master plan for the county, and their task to review the zoning ordinance to bring it in congruence • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 23, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Wilkinson 'o( County Commission OPEN HOUSE JULY 27,2002 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Re-Elect Your District #1 Hastings representative Tuesday, August 6 complete our beautiful building (at the middle school) in two weekends. Hundreds of volunteers from local and neighboring areas converged on this build site to You are invited to come to our Raid for by the Tom Wilkinson Committee 328 W. Court Street; HASTINGS. Ml 49058: new building for worship and to enjoy some light refreshments. We hope to see you there! 948-9549 Commissioner Jim Alden said a motor home would not fit under a 16-foot peak because of the pitch of the rafters. The ground level cannot be lowered inside the structure because near some lakes, the drop would be below the waler level. He was in favor of dealing with the problem. Height and size couid both be involved. Different districts might have different needs and size requirements. Jeff MacKen­ zie, chairman of the Barry County Board of Hastings V Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 3550 West M-179 Hastings, Michigan wilktomeiserv.net GRAND OPENING • Friday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. ■ 4:00 p.m. & Saturday, July 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AAA's Hastings Insurance Sales Office is Just a Stone's Throw Away A public accuracy test will be conducted on the fol­ lowing date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and pro­ grams which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on Tuesday, August 6. 2002 in BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 155 E. Orchard St Barry Township Hall Delton, Ml 49046 07/26/02 -1:15 p.m. for^our Grand Opening celebration' Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact: Debra Dewey-Perry, 616-623-5171. Respectfully Submitted, Debra Dewey-Perry, Barry Township Clerk On Friday, lulv 26. 10:00-4:00 • Free VIN Etching on your car’s glass. Helps deter theft and may lower your insurance rates. On Saturday, lulv 27, 1 Q:QO - 2:00 • Free Child ID Fingerprinting. Receive a 5" x 7" card with your child’s photo and fingerprints. NOTICE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP To the qualified electors of Johnstown Township to wit Parcel A That part of toe Southeast 1/4 of Secton 13, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Township. Barry County. Michigan described as commencing at toe Southeast cor­ Grove ner of said Section 13, thence running West along the South line of said Section 123 a dis­ tance of 625.00 feet to toe point of beginning of toe totowing described parcel of land, thence continuing West along toe said South toe of PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF FIRE PROTECTION MILLACE Secton 13 a distance of 6k5.00 feet; thence 697.00 feet; thence running East parallel with toe said South line of Section 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East a distance of 697.00 feet to mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable tection purposes and shall the township levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise In the first year an estimated $70,767 00. Call 616-945-6388 or toll-free 1-800-813-1747 PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE Weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Shall the previously voted increase In the 15 mill tax limitation in Johnstown Township. Barry County, be the point of beginning Parcel B: That part of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 7 W?st. Maple Grove Township. Barry Michigan, of said Secton 13; thence running West along the Souto toe of said Section 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running North 00 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Section 13; thence running South 00 degrees 00 minuies 56 seconds East along the said East line of Section 13 a distance of 697.00 feet to the said Southeast comer ol Section 13 for road and toe point of beginning. During the one year immediately foltowing the sale of the property may be redeemed In the years 2005-2006 inclusive such millage during sucn years, which levy shall raise in the first year an estimated $55,584.00 Dated: July 17. 2002 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION June Doster By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) 350 East Michigan Avenue. Ste 130 Johnstown Township Clerk_______________________________ Kalamazoo, Mi 49007 I County described as beginning at the Southeast comer renewed at 1/2 mill ($0.50 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) Auto • Home • Life Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debL secured by the mort­ gage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $106,815 JO. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bid­ der. for cash, on August 22. 2002 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan. The property wifi be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with Hall/FIre Station renewed at 1 Insurance maun insurance ci»mpanv policyholder* with Comprehensive Coverage and prout of insurance. PURPOSE. MQHIQAfiE-SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by James B. Raymond and Ellen S. Raymond, husband and wife, to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 7, Maple Grove, County of Barry. State of Michigan, improvement purposes and shall the township levy • Repair charge waived fur AAA and mint ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT permitted under Michigan law The property is located in the Township of limitation In Johnstown Township. Barry County, be In Hastings (Across from the Post Office) MQDQEfiEJEQBEOSSMflEJALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND, P.C. IS ATTEMPT­ advances and expanses due under mortgage or value) In the years 2003-2006 Inclusive for fire pro­ AAA Insurance Sales 226 N. Church St. FAST SERVICE pkiB QUALITY PRODUCT! interest at 7.8% percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other Shall the previously voted Increase In the 15 mill tax Stop by either day for windshield stone chip repair by Harmon Glass.* Takes just minutes! Also enjoy light refreshments, enter our prize drawing and more! J-Ad Graphics 1999, and recorded on July 15. 1999 In Document Number 1032565. Barry County tions win be voted on at the primary election to be held on Tuesday. August 6. 2002 at the Township We’d like to meet \mi^ Join tis Get your color fibn NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST notice is hereby given that the following proposi­ Proud to be in your neighborhood. Commssioners, pointed out that though motor homes get longer, they can’t exceed 14 feet if they are to go down the road. Kinney suggested commissioners MacKcnzic and Alden could come up with a new form of the ordinance to shorten the time the commission would take to go over it, Alden said Gossmann was more qualified to review the structural implications of changing the size limitations. Gossmann in­ dicated willingness to work on the task, but then Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan said he thought the commis­ sioners could separately review the ordi­ nance, what is in the ordinance now and come back and discuss the changes in a short amount of time. Sections of the ordinance to be addressed would be RL-1, and RL-2, R-l and R-2. The discussion is expected to come up in August. Morgan said people want big buildings to store their big toys. The unfilled position on the Planning Commission also was discussed. McKe­ ough said no one had filled the post since January. The County Development Com­ mission apparently has to recommend a candidate to the County Board of Commis­ sioners for the appointment to be made. (8/15) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Juty 25. 2002 - Page 17 Car show here New Friend of Court facility Aug. 17 to aid to be completed in August Special Olympics by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Moving day for the Barry County Friend of the Court office has been changed a number of times - from early January to May and then to June. Now the target time­ table is the end of August. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is remodeling the former Hastings City Hall building for the Friend of the Court, which needs larger and more mod­ em facilities than it currently has in the County Annex building. The contract with general contractor Gates-Ireland, Inc. of Coldwater has been terminated. County Administrator Michael Brown said Tuesday after the County Board meeting. The $606,781 remodeling project is about 95% complete. Brown said. The state is reimbursing 66 percent of the cost of the renovation over a 50 year period. “All the major work got completed to our satisfaction...We have decided we are not going to accept the building until it’s to our satisfaction. “Wc got to what we call the punch list process, which is substantial completion...We went through that punch p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. at Fish Hatchery Park. by David T. Young Editor A car show Aug. 17 to benefit Special Olympics earned the blessing of the Hast­ ings City Council Monday night. Steve Vipond of CarQuest said the event is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that Satur­ day, a week before Summerfest, in the auto parts retailer’s parking lot near the comer of Broadway and State Street. At first he thought he would have a tough time getting people interested in participating. However, he found, “The response has been overwhelming... I’ve got no place to put everybody... a place to park." Therefore, he was asking the City Coun­ cil if he could have Park Street behind Car­ Quest closed from State to Apple for the four hours of the show to make more room. It was granted without debate. Vipond told the council that the car show will be a judged event that will include a dunk tank and dash plaques to the first 100 visitors. He said the theme for the show will be “Show Pride in Your Ride.” Vipond said all proceeds will go to the Special Olympics program and he brought along three representatives. Regional Di­ rector Diane Thomas, competitor Leah Fletcher of Sparta and a young man re­ ferred to as “Andy,” who sported 18 med­ als. Vipond said local police personnel have expressed interest and support. Noting the cause of Special Olympics is near and dear to his heart, he said, “We hope this turns out to be a big and annual event.” • Approved a request from the Viking Corp, to have a corporate picnic from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fish Hatchery Park with the stipulation that insurance be provided for ponj rides. • Granted a request from Hastings Area Schools to use the tennis courts at Fish Hatchery and Tyden parks for girls’ team practices starling Aug. 12 through Aug. 31. if necessary, because of work being done on the athletic complex at the high school. School officials said they may actually not have to use the courts because they expect the work at the school complex ’o be done in time, but made the request just in case something goes wrong. • Read a proclamation congratulating the Barry County Fair on its recent celebration of its 150th anniversary. • Appointed Fire Chief Roger Caris a delegate and Economic Development Di­ rector L. Joseph Rahn the alternate for the Sept. 18-20 meeting in Grand Rapids of the Michigan Employment Security System (MERS). Representing the city’s employ­ ees will be Mike Brice from the Depart­ ment of Public Services and Dennis Lajack from the police department. • Reappointed Mayor Pro Tern Bob May as local delegate to the Michigan Municipal league business meeting in Dearborn Sept. 11-13. Brown estimates the painting costs will be about $15,000 to finish the project. Furniture for the new Friend of the Court building is expected to arrive about mid­ August, and the staff expects lo move to the new quarters at the end of August, he said. “Il's unfortunate,” he said of the delay. Giles-Ireland had originally told the County Board it would finish the project at the end of last December. During renovation, it was discovered that some roof areas had been braced with wood, which was rotting, and the county had to purchase roof steel that had not been in the original cost of the project. At this week’s meeting, the County Board accepted the low bid of $19,135 from F&S Asphalt Maintenance to replace the parking lot at the new Friend of the Court site. There were three bids. For the BEST Color We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics TELLER mr.W In other business at their meeting Mon­ day evening, council members: • Adopted three new ordinances. One approves the proposed rezoning of a parcel at Hanover and Shrincr streets from three different designations to B-2, general business. Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick plans to use it for a car detailing and quick oil change business. Another new ordinance cleans up lan­ guage in local laws that allow the city to re­ cover costs associated with responses to spills of hazardous materials. The other amends several sections of the planned unit development (PUD), simplify­ ing compliance with the overall master plan. • Approved the bid from Kenmark of Buckley, Mich., for street lining and paint­ ing service, for $12,663 for the 2002-03 fis­ cal year. Kenmark submitted the only bid. • Accepted the low bid of $32,250 from T. J. Miller of Moline for tree removal and trimming services for fiscal year 2002-03. The cost comes out to $100 per tree re­ moved and $65 for each tree trimmed. • Learned from Hastings Township Su­ pervisor Jim Brown that members of the committee working on the new library are meeting again to “get back up to speed.” Now that a circuit judge has ruled for the new site on Mill Street near Jefferson, Brown said about a million and a half dol­ lars still need to be raised. • Granted a request from the Mid-Michigan Group to set up a tent for the firm’s cli­ list and wc were not satisfied with the fin­ ish work in a number of areas and sat down with Gales-Ireland and gave them an op­ portunity to correct their deficiencies. They did not correct them to our satisfaction so we have terminated the contract with them.” he said. Painting is “the primary issue,” Brown said. The county has hired some painters lo complete the job. and they are being paid with money retained from the amount the county had planned to pay Gates-Ireland. 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MKXMvtee tk Learning center BARRY IMP PREONCT 1 JOHNSTOWN TWP Kdogg School Rd. Hickory Comers 13641S M-37 Hwy. Doweng Frestatjor Johnstown ‘ township Hal“ THORNAPPLE TWP PREONCT 2 200EMam.Mtddtevtee Thomappie Township Kae BARRY TWP PREONCT 2 155 E Orchard St. Delton Barry township Hal MAPLE GROVE TW 721 Dirtee St Nashvtee Mapte Grove iwp Hal CARLTON TWP 85 welcome Rd . Hastings Cartton township Han ORANGEV1LETWPPREONCT1AMB YANKEE SPRMGS TWP PREONCT 1 6912 S. Boulter Rd Shetoyvtee 2B4 M Briggs Rd. Mtddtevtee Orangmtete township Hal Yankee Springs iwp Hal CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St. Nashvtee PRA4JRVK1E TWP PREONCT 1 10155 s Norris Rd. DefCon Pramevtee township Hal INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED HASTNCS CHARTER TWP FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF PRAWEVUE TWP PREONCT 2 11351 Lindsay Rd. Ptetowei Hastings Charter iwp Hal Pine Lake Fire Department THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY - ^Unbeatable Prices/ YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. an Absentee voter ballot for the Primary Electton may vote In person in the Townshlp/City Clerk’s office up to 400 p.m.. August 5.2002 which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 94/100 dollars (SI07.222.94), including interest at 6.750 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tne statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public of. as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats Page 74. The redemroon period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 4, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Doiphms 246-593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fde #200122710 Dolphins WAL*MART ■ Portrait'Studio" ■WOnetWegkyQnly!| DEBORAHS MASSMNO Assyria "township Oerk 7475 CCM Rd. BteteVue.M 49021 Phone 069) 7584003 UNDAEDDY-HUJGM R08N MCKENNA Hope township Oerk 5463 S M43 Hwy. Hastings. Mi 49058 3481 Heath Rd. Hastings, m49058 Phone C39) 945 2194 TRACY MfTCMEU Baltimore township Oerk 3100 E Doweng Rd Hastings. Mi 49058 CAROL ERGANC in^ng township Clerk 5241 WOOdSChOOi Rd. DEBRA DEWEY PERRY Barry township Oerk 155 E orchard St PO BOX 705 Delton Ml 49045 Phone 069)623 5171 WIU4A DANIELS carlton Township oerk 85 welcome Rd. Hastings. M 49058 Phone (269)945 5990 LOrtfU WILSON Castletown Township Oerk 915 Reed st Nasnvwe M149073 Phone (517) 852 9479 BONNE L CRUTTENDEN Hastings Charter iwp Oerk 8B5 River Rd. Hastings. M 49058 Phone (269) 9« 9690 Office Phone (269) 945 3291 Home SUSAN VLk'STRA Thorrwppie township Ctertt 200 E Mam st. Wdtaevtee m 4B333 Phone (269) 795-7202 JUNE DOSTER Johnstown township Clerk 1815 Lacey Rd. Doweng mi 48060 Phone Q69I 721 9905 SUSAN K. BUTLER Maple Grove township Oerk 97S2 Evart Rd. Nashvtee. Mi 49073 DARLENE HARPER Orangevfile Township Clerk 11031 wiowood Rd. Shetoyvtee. mi 49344 Phone (269) 672-7149 Congressional Representative In Congress State Legislature cover nor CHERYL ALLEN tetoodtend township Clerk 156S Mam. WOOdtend. M48897 Phone (2®) 3674915 Office Phone QR» 3674094 Home JANCEC UPPERT Yankee Springs TWO Clerk 2B4N Briggs RO. MKttevtee M 49333 Phone (269) 795-9091 NORMAJEAN MCHOLS Pramevtee township Ctertt 10115 S NprrtS Rd. Delton. Mi49046 Phone (2® 623-2664 County: EVERK MANSHUM Hastings City Oerk Phone (269) 945 2468 County Commissioners State Senate State proposal 02-1 State Representative State Proposal 02-2 3rd District Court of Appeals (8/1) 232 W Grand st . Hastings Hastings Mtodte School may submit an AV application by 2.00 p.m.. August 3.2002. Electors qualified to obtain Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 9. 2000. and record­ ed on February 11 2000 Instrument Number 1041056 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on Lot 6 of Supervisor s Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded Plat there­ CfTYOFHASTWCS Electors who wish to recleve an Absentee voter ballot for the Primary Electton by mall and a/k/a Cindy M. Seaver (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., f/k/a Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are YAAKEE SPRWC5 TWP PREONCT 2 U25 s. Payne Lk. Rd. Wayland HOPE TWP 5463S M-43 Hwy. Hastings Hope township Hal Mortgage Sale Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Seaver, Cindy Seaver venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on August 15. 2002. WOOOLANDTWP i36&Mamst.woodtend woodtend township Hal �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 COURT NEWS: • • • A Dowling man, described by prosecu­ tors as a “real small player" in an interna­ tional conspiracy tb traffic cocaine originat­ ing from Mexico, was sentenced last Thurs­ day by Judge James Fisher to serve three to 20 years in prison. Steven Shea, 25, originally was charged with conspiracy to deliver and manufacture 650 or more grams of cocain**, but in ex­ change for his guilty plea to one count of delivery and manufacture of less than 50 grams of cocaine, the more serious charges were dropped. “Steve Shea was a middle man,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. Cruz explained that Shea had been in­ volved with a man named Richard Newbum, who would obtain cocaine from Mexican nationals and delivery the product to various dealers around the country. “One was Shea,” said Cruz of the case which came to light in 1999. “The feds have prosecuted ah of the Mexican nation­ als, but not Newbum because he cooper­ ated despite this office, the Customs Serv­ ice and SWET urging them to charge him. They won’t do it. He’s going to get off Scott free.” The Mexicans involved in the case are serving time in federal prison and will be deported, said Cruz. “Wc get the case in November (2001), it's two years old because the feds decided not to prosecute Shea," said Cruz. “So we did it.” Cruz said Newbum testified at Shea’s preliminary examination that he had an ar­ rangement with Shea to deliver one kilo (two pounds) of cocaine and 100 pounds of marijuana to his Delton area home. “He had keys to Shea’s house, he’d leave the drugs there and then leave,” said Cruz. Newburn then told authorities what he had done and left officers inside Shea’s home. “The drugs were gone but there was a loaded shotgun by the door,” said Cruz. “Officers unloaded it and put it back. Over the next few days. Shea caught on that he was being followed and he took off.” Police called Shea on his cell phone and told him lo return. He then agreed to coop­ erate, said Cruz. “He said he’d been involved in it for some time,” said Cruz. 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Must be a self-starter and disciplined. Will work on your own with little supervision. Call 1-800­ 906-6765. OUR HOUSE ADULT FOS­ TER CARE has one opening, private room. Call (616)948- I or Krul $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't Sc Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. MIN! STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE. Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. Wault <1 WANTED: looking for someone able Sc willing to take an elderly man mm Prairieville to Kalamazoo on Westnedge Ave. for Dialysis 3 times a week Mon., Wed. «k Fri. 3:15-7:15pm is his ap­ pointment time. Will be paid, please call after 4pm, (616)3/4-8628 Sc ask for Dorothy. DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale Sc Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. BLOODHOUND PUPS: AKC registered, quality breeding, females $600, males $500. Herb (517)852­ 9743 or (517)852-0456 or Todd (517)852-9290. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS: 6 weeks old, adora­ ble, $200. Can be registered, call (269)838-5223 or (269)838-6212. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. CONSTRUCTION/LINEMEN to $24.03/Hr. (cable­ hookup) fiber-optics! Train­ ing provided. (616)949-2424 Jobiine. \ib A 3 FAMILY MUST SEE YARD SALE: 1229 S. Dibble St. July 27th, 8am-? Lots of bargains. Across from South­ eastern school parking lot. BED: LOG POST, king. Never used. Includes mat­ tress. Cost $1,100. Sell $195. (989)227-2986 LARGE 3 PIECE blue sec­ tional: in excellent condition, 2 seat sections recline and the middle section has a snack table that pulls down with a small table tray and 2 cup holders. New full size bed at the end of the couch. $800. (269)948-7921________ LOG CABIN BED: queen w/mattress set. (New) Ce­ dar sturdy. Cost $800. Sell $175. (517)719-8062 \htfrih \ LIQUIDATION SALE. NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. MEADOW STONE PARK: 726 Redwood Dr. 14x70,5yrs old, excellent condition, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, gar­ den tub, porch, central air, shed, many other extras. Re­ duced to $18,000. Call (269)945-0460_____________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 FACTORY/PACKAGING LINE PRODUCTION to $14/Hr. + benefits, (2) shifts, major plant. Hiring now! (616)949-2424 Jobline. FOOD SERVICE/CAFETERIA: to $11.62/Hr. (perma­ nent). Entry level (hospital) Needed now! (616)949-2424 Jobline. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ BILUNG: to $12.70/Hr. ♦ benefits pkg. Entry level great advancement poten­ tial. (616)949-2424 Jobline. GARAGE SALE: most cloth­ ing, 25-50*. Toys, household goods Sc Avon. 3510 Parmalee Rd. West off from Wood­ school Rd. Wednesday-Fri­ day, July 25th-27th, 8am6pm. HUGE 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday Sc Saturday, 8am-5pm. No pre-sales, 17m) Cobum Rd., Hastings. (269)948-2785. 1990 Grand Voyager van, great shape, runs great, $2,500. 1989 Ford F-150, 4X4 truck, $2,000 obo. Car ramps, Skil saw, full size truck hitch, Ryan weed trim­ mer, 65,OCOBTU wall fur­ nace, 18.000BTU unvented wall furnace. 410 shotgun, 75.000BTU counter flow, LP gas furnace. Fred Bear bow Sc arrow. Mecoda trolling motor, baby bed, toys, clothes for all ages, lots of knick-knacks Sc pictures. Various car parts, windows, front nose pieces, head lights, tail lights. YARD SALE: DON'T MISS THIS! 1633 N. East Street, Hastings. 9-?? July 27 Sc 28th. “This is a very serious situation," Fisher said. “In his favor, he did cooperate fully. He did recover marijuana and cocaine which otherwise would have been difficult to recover. “You’ve already received very favorable treatment,” the judge continued. “Your co­ conspirator can’t and will not be prose­ cuted. It’s up to me to come up with an ap­ propriate sentence for this particular of­ fense.” In other recent court business: • Jessica Miller, 21, of Wayland, was sentenced to serve 11 months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 72 days served on her conviction of operating a drug house where 15-year-old Chad Garrett died of a methadone overdose Jan. 29. After the first six months in jail. Miller will be eligible to participate in the new Drug Court treatment program. Miller originally had been charged with distributing methadone to a minor, being an accessory after the fact to felony murder, charges which were dismissed as part of her plea agreement. Operating a drug house is a high court misdemeanor. “Felony murder charges will be renewed if there is any new evidence,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “I can’t tell the court that anyone who has a drug house and a child dies in that house deserves anything other than a prison sen­ tence.” McNeill told the court that when Miller was arrested, she said, “Oh, great, I’m be­ ing arrested because somebody was smok­ ing weed in my house.” He added that Miller did not apologize to Garrett’s parents for her role in his death because she was bound by the court to have no contact with them. “But she wrote five letters a week to Robert Uebbing by sending them to his cell mate in violation of the court order," said McNeill. Uebbing, Miller's live-in boyfriend, was convicted of manslaughter in Garrett’s death for providing the methadone tablets and was ordered July 11 to spend seven years in prison. “Mr. Uebbing cooperated with law en­ forcement," said McNeill. “He made it fully known his distribution of controlled substances to Wayland High School stu­ dents." McNeill was defending a pre-sentence report which indicated Miller's association with Uebbing constituted an organized criminal enterprise. Her attorney, however, said Miller's drug days are over. -It in no way replaces the life of the young man whose life was lost," the attor­ ney said. "I'm very sorry for what I've done," said Miller. “Chad was a great guy. He did not deserve this. I can't take it back." “I’m taking into account the fact that you did not provide the drugs to a minor who ended up dying over his voluntary taking and ingesting the drugs," said Fisher. “On the other hand, you helped maintain X place where high school students were allowed to come and use drugs. You're 21, he was 15.” Miller was also ordered to participate in substance abuse counseling and was granted work release. • Gary Parsons, 31, of Hastings, was or­ dered to serve nine months in jail with credit for one day served on his criminal sexual conduct conviction. Parsons originally was charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct, for which he could have been ordered to spend life in prison if convicted. The charges along with one count of sec­ ond degree'criminal sexual conduct were dismissed in exchange for his guilty to plea to the lesser charge of fourth degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct. The charges stemmed from offenses against an 11-year-old girl from August 1999 lo present. "The defendant is consistent with that of a pedophile," said McNeill. “He minimizes the actions and blames the child for his pre­ dicament. He expresses only concern for See COURT NEWS, page 20 Two blood drives slated In August Two Re! Cross blood drive are planned for early next month, one in Hastings and the other in Nashville. The drive in Hastings will be held at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn St., from noon to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. The blood bank in Nashville will take place at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. Red Cross officials say they anticipate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the summer because more people travel. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Mon­ day’s drive is eligible to contribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Lansing man facing 16 child porn-related charges by Shelly SuHer Staff Writer A sting operation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police, the Computer Crimes Division, the State Police Surveil­ lance Team and the Lansing Police Depart­ ment has led lo the arrest of a Lansing man suspected of transferring child pornography into Barry County via the Internet. John Bean. 52. was arraigned on 16 fel­ ony charges in Barry County District Court Wednesday when a $500,000 cash bond was set. Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz said his department was acting on information from an infor­ mant who told authorities he had obtained child pornographic material from Bean on his computer. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Bean after he allegedly sent four images via e-mail to the detective, which appeared to consist of child sexually abusive material. Bean was arrested Tuesday evening after he was lured to Ionia County by an under­ cover officer posing as a 13-year-old boy. “We set up a sting to meet him in Ionia, he met us there and we arrested him." said Klotz. After Bean was in custody. officers then searched his Lansing home and confiscated computers, videotapes and other items, said Klotz. "The search revealed additional evidence and the investigation is ongoing," he said. According to Klotz, Bean does not ap­ pear lo be selling or producing the images he allegedly distributes. Bean, who has no criminal history, is co­ operating with authorities, Klotz said. Bean is charged with four counts of us­ ing a computer to communicate with an­ other to commit a crime, four counts of us­ ing a computer lo commit a crime maxi­ mum four years to 16 years in prison, four counts of distributing or promoting child abusive commercial activity and four counts of distributing obscene matter (in­ volving) children. Man’s hanging death Is suicide THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A man hiking in the Barry Stale Game area Monday made a grisly discovery al 2:43 pjn. when he encountered the body of a 53-year-old Grand Rapids man hanging from a tree in what police have ruled was a suicide. Trooper Sandra Larsen said John David Hunter had left a note staling, “live free or die" where his body was found. “1 would guess he had been there about three days," said Larsen. Hunter had no job. she said, and made woodcraft items to sei I along the roadsides for cash. He used a wooden stool he had apparently made to end his life, police said. Police probe Yankee Springs man’s death YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP -"'rhe Monday death of a 71-year-old England Drive man is believed to have been caused by accidental electrocution, police have said. Jerome Jordan of Shelbyville was reportedly using an electrical power tool which al­ legedly was not grounded, said troopers. No other information was available at press time Wednesday. Orangeville rollover crash injures 2 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a one car crash which injured the driver, Q»ad Branch, 25, of Plainwell and his passenger, Lyle Allen Warren Jrn 23, of Otsego July 20 on Marsh Road north of Graham Road. Deputies reported the crash occurred when the northbound vehicle left the road and rolled several times striking a tree. “The vehicle was destroyed by the crash and the driver and passenger were trapped in the vehicle," said deputies. The Orangeville Fire Department responded and used the Jaws of Life to extricate the crash victims who where then airlifted to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Branch and Warren were admitted to Borgess, where they were listed in stable condi­ tion after the accident. “Excessive speed appears to be a factor in the accident,” said police, “(h is) unknown at this time if alcohol was involved." Man harms child, woman In custody fight THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 40-year-old Middleville man has been charged with child abuse and domestic violence for allegedly injuring his 4-year-old child while trying to take her from her mother July 20. Douglas Ezinga was reportedly intoxicated when he attempted to the take the child with him in a vehicle to visit some friends. “His wife had a problem with that because he had been drinking,” said police. “They got into an argument and he grabbed the little girl and put her in his vehicle. The child didn’t want to go and (wife) opened the door and the girl crawled into her arms." Ezinga reportedly became angry and attempted to take the child anyway, said police. “He starts yanking on the child putting marks and bruises on her and in the process, he’s dragging (wife) across the driveway which scraped her feet." Another child, 13, was shoved as he stepped in between the couple as he tried to break up the fight, said police. The boy then called police, who arrested Ezinga on suspected domestic violence and child abuse charges. He has posted a $5,000 bond and is free awaiting a July 31 prexam hearing. Stereo stolen from pickup truck HASTINGS - An AM/FM car stereo was reported stolen from a locked pickup truck parked in the 600 block of Cypress Drive in Hastings July 20, according to the Hastings City Police Department. The victim told officers the truck was parked in his driveway when the incident oc­ curred and later discovered at 10:24 p.m. * The cab of the truck was accessible through a rear, sliding window. No suspects have been developed. High speed chase results In charges ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A police chase reaching more than 100 mph on North Ave­ nue July 17 has led to charges against a 22-year-old man for fleeing and eluding, habit­ ual offender. Ragnar Needham was arrested by Trooper Bard Marlin after Martin had attempted to stop Needham's car for traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. " Trooper Martin was northbound on North Avenue when a vehicle approached him at a high rate of speed," said Trooper Donna Ihomas. Martin turned his car around to stop the southbound car for speeding, but Needham allegedly accelerated, disregarding the lights and sirens of the patrol car “He sped up and the pursuit continued for 2.6 miles in excess of 100 mph," said Tho­ mas. “Needham stopped in Calhoun County near Crandall and he was arrested for fleemg and eluding. He claimed he had not seen the patrol care until Baseline Road and then he thought the patrol was a construction vehicle." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25 2002 - Page 19 Rosenberg bound over on rape charges, but kidnap charge dropped by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An 18-ycar-old Woodland woman testi­ fied Friday that since she was raped by Timmy Alien Rosenberg twice in his Hast­ ings home June 3 and 4. she has suffered from anxiety attacks, that she spent three weeks in a safe house until his arrest and that she has not been able to sleep. “I’ve had lo go to the hospital by ambu­ lance twice and several times by someone else taking me.” said the woman. “For a while, I was afraid to go anywhere on my own.” The woman also testified that she is tak­ ing medication for the anxiety she said was never a problem before the alleged attacks. The woman is the third alleged victim of sexual assaults charged against Rosenberg within the last six years, according to Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Rosenberg. 35. was bound over for trial on two counts of criminal sexual conduct Friday after the woman testified that she had gone to Rosenberg’s home to spend the night in his guest bedroom after an argu­ ment with her mother. The victim, who had been dating Rosen­ berg’s former room mate, Shannon Petruska, before he was sent to prison for an uttering and publishing conviction, said she repeatedly resisted Rosenberg as he “herded” her into his bedroom, removed her clothes and held her down while raping her. She testified she retreated to the guest bedroom after the alleged attack and cried all night, not emerging until 10:30 a.m. the next day. Rosenberg again escorted her into his bedroom where he held her down and raped her again, she said. Both times, she testified, Rosenberg al­ legedly said she owed it to him because he had been letting her drive his Blazer. Because the woman had access to a cell phone and had talked with at least three people, including her mother, during the course of the morning. Judge Gary Holman dismissed the kidnapping charge. Also dismissed was one count of tamper­ ing with evidence, which stemmed from an allegation that Rosenberg had changed the sheets on his bed prior to police arriving at his home with a search warrant June 5. 1 “This office has received allegations •of < defendant’s possible involvement in other sexual assaults which have not been charged,” McNeill said in a document re­ questing court denial of Rosenberg’s re­ lease from jail. “The current sexual assault (case) occurred while defendant was on probation from this court and within a month of his conviction (on May 6, 2002) for drunk driving.” In the document. McNeill logs a lengthy list of sexual assault allegations against Ro­ senberg dating hack to 1995, when he was accused of entering the locked home of an ex-girlfriend and raping the woman while choking her. Court records alsi show that in 1996, Rosenberg allegedly befriended an ac­ quaintance at a bar. then later forcibly held this victim down and sexually assaulted her anally and vaginally. McNeill also points out that Rosenberg was charged, tried and acquitted for sexual assault in 1997 and in 2000. “(Rosenberg) was not charged in an ad­ ditional allegation of sexual assault on April 5-6, 2001 but the allegations demon­ strate a pattern for this court lo consider,” McNeill said. “The victim stated she was aware of the reputation of ‘Timmy Rosen­ berg’ and would not have allowed herself to be left alone with him had she known who he was.” According to the court document, the woman had been drinking and was left alone with Rosenberg at a residence while others went to purchase more beer. “Shortly upon their return, and after hav­ ing been left alone, the last thing the victim remembers is sitting at a table with Rosen­ berg and then waking up the next day,” McNeill reports. “During the time the vic­ tim had been incapacitated, the defendant had been observed with two other men standing near the victim’s naked body on the floor. This witness stated she thought the victim was dead, lifted the victim’s arm. which then fell limply to the floor.” According to McNeill’s account, the wit­ ness became scared, heard of the of the three men say it was going to happen to her next and she fled the scene for assistance before returning with help. “(They) found the victim alone, dressed her and took her home,” said McNeill. “This victim did not recover until 3 p.m. the following day. The victim found bruises on her left arm. a knot on her forehead, her right knee was swollen, her vaginal area Nashville teenager drowns after car plunges into Thornapple River by Shelly Suber Staff Writer The Barry County Sheriff’s Department is probing the circumstances that led to the drowning death of a 14-year-old Nashville teen early Monday after plunging into the Thomappie River in a stolen vehicle while officers tried to stop the car for failed tail lights. Corbin A. Gardner was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at an area hospital after being airlifted from Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was taken after he was recovered from the bottom of the river by Michigan State Police Trooper Lane Booms and Nashville officers Adam Dent and Nashville Chief Garry Barnes. “Nashville was working on an unrelated complaint, a motorcycle pursuit and Trooper Lane Booms was there,” said Det ./Sgt. David Oakland. Booms works as the tracking dog han­ dler for the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police and had gone to Nashville at about 3:30 a.m. to search for the motorcy­ clist who had fled the scene on foot. “They were standing by the road talking when the officers were advised (by Barnes) that a vehicle was coming their way with­ out taillights,” said Oakland. “They tried to visibly signal the driver to stop.” Oakland said the driver disregarded their signals and continued eastbound on Kel­ logg Street. “The officers got in their cars, turned on the overhead lights and attempted to catch up to the car,” said Oakland. “The car ap­ peared to be accelerating and they turned on their sirens.” Oakland said it would be a “misnomer" to refer to the officers’ actions as a “pur­ suit.” “It was only four-tenths of a mile be­ tween their original location and the crash site,” said Oakland. “They were trying to catch up, it lost control, fish tailed, went off the side of the road and rolled down an em­ bankment into the river.” But Barnes said in a press release Mon­ was sore, all her nails were broken and her entire body ached.” McNeill said the woman waited until July 2001 to report the incident to authori­ ties and that due to the delay in reporting and “subsequent lack of physical corrobo­ ration, charges were not authorized.” McNeill also charges in the document that in the days immediately after the pre­ sent case, Rosenberg's mother has ap­ proached family members of the previous alleged victims “so some things could be discussed” “This office has been further advised that members of the defendant's family, who had never been observed previously in the area, has driven past the residence of past victims in the days immediately after the present incident,” said McNeill. “The sev­ eral current charges pending against defen­ dant in Circuit Court... further demonstrate his danger to the community.” McNeill attached an anonymous letter to hb office dated May 30, 2001, which de­ scribes Rosenberg as “a career criminal who openly brags that the law enforcement and the local judicial system in this com­ munity do no! have enough bra;-s to catch him doing any of his activities.” Rosenberg, who has four other felony cases pending including, delivery and manufacture of cocaine and malicious de­ struction of property, was arraigned Friday after his bindover on the sex charges on new charges. The allegations are that Rosenberg con­ spired with Frank Heacock to deliver less than 50 grams of cocaine between Jan. 8 and Feb. 15, 2002, and on Feb. 5, 2002. He is also accused of operating a drug house. Rosenberg is set for Circuit Court ar­ raignment on the rape charges Aug. 15 at 8:15 a.m. A preliminary examination on the new conspiracy charges was set for Aug. 9 in Barry County District Court at 10 a.m. day morning that the officers “attempted to stop the subject during a 40-50 mph pur­ suit.” Oakland described Gardner's speed as not fast for a straight away “but fast for a curve" which he described as “almost 90 degrees.” One officer told Oakland he saw the tires sinking into the murky water while the other officer arrived in time to sec only bubbles as the car sank to the bottom. “It was going down quickly." said Oak­ land. Barnes also responded to the scene and all three officers entered the river, but were only able to feel their way around. “He (Booms) immediately tried to get the doors open,” said Oakland. “The car was on its top on the bottom of the river in six to eight feet of river water. They at­ tempted to gel into the car. There were problems there, they were going up and down for air.” Gardner was wearing a seat belt which complicated extraction efforts. “The seat belt had to be cut,” Oakland said. “Once he was out. Trooper Booms tried to resuscitate him until he was turned over to the ambulance at the scene.” Barnes reported that it took five to 10 minutes to pull Gardner from the water but Oakland’s investigation points toward pos­ sibly 15 minutes, he said. “Trooper Booms was the first one in the water, then Dent, then Chief Barnes," said Oakland. The Barry County Sheriffs Dive Team responded to search the water for other pos­ sible victims but none were located and no other person is believed to have been inside the car with Gardner when it crashed. student at Maple Valley schools. According to his obituary, he loved to hunt and fish. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday. July 25) at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 ’OWtKWASlI Pttt Wc clean aiding, patios, walk-ways (616) 948-2210 Make your house look new again CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for vacant positions on the Elected Officials Compensation Commission. .r Applications may be obtained, at thd County ’ jf Administration office on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2002. Gardner was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was met by a medical helicopter. The hospital reported him dead at 5:55 a.m. Ar. autopsy conducted Tuesday confirmed that cause of death was drowning. Oakland is also investigating reports that alcohol was involved, he said. “We want to find out what was going on with Corbin prior to the accident.” said Oakland. According to a preliminary report, a 1993. gray Ford Escort LX car was re­ ported at 6:05 a.m. to be missing from a Lome on South M-66 and was last seen two hours earlier. Oakland had no comment on that part of his investigation. The investigation was turned over the sheriff’s office “so there could be an inde­ pendent investigation" which Oakland said “is a wise choice." Gardner was the son of Forrest and Patty Gardner and Gail (Miller) Gray and was a _____ (6-> Request for Qualifications and Professional Services Proposals Elevated Tanks Repainting Project \July, 2002 • >') ritlw num Sunday, Jaly XS/ 3 . Sealed proposals w* be accepted at the City of Hastings J SFM Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. for engineering and professional ser­ vices tor exterior repainting and interior recoating of the City's elevated water storage tanks Proposals shall be received until 500 p.m on August 15. 2002. at the above address Proposals shall be dearty marked on the outside of CITY OF HASTINGS the envelope as follows Sealed Proposal - Water Tower PUBLIC NOTICE the specifications contained in the Request for Qualifications Painting Consultant Services. Proposals shall conform to and Professional Services Proposals available at the above office The Crty of Hastings reserves the right to reject any Notice !s hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission win hold a Public Hearing in the Crty Hal! Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Monday, August 5, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to hear comments on proposed amendments to the Hastings Zoning Ordinance. and all proposals, and to select a consultant as the City deems to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered regarding Questions this Request for Qualifications and Professional Services Proposals should be addressed to Mr Jeff Mansfield at the above address, 42 TIMBERWOOD Directions: Sub Rd east Tmbwwood rtjht to home —• DEEP HttCE REDUCnOM MOVINQ OUT OF BTATE1. Large Cape Cod built in 2000 • Finished walk­ out basement* 2 baths* 3+ bedrooms • Open door plan • All natural wood work throughout • Covered porch • telephone (616) 945-2468 Large deck oil dining room • 3 acres • Large pole bam The proposed Ordinance amendments would allow single ................................................................... Super buy at $159,900! family dwellings to be used as emergency crisis shelters by YOtmHMT: OEOOOC WU1MM* victims of domestic violence in residential zoning districts subject lo Special Land Use approval by the Planning Sunday, July 28, 2 - 4PM Commission. A second proposed amendment would change the defini­ tion of public and institutional use and allow police stations and bus trar.srt facilities in the D2. industrial zone. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for public review at the office of the City Oerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. Written comments will be received at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Casemar- Watt Repair by Wat Anchor City Cleric at the same address as stated above. 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Michigan 49058 948-2194 Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at 945-9554 Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election by mall may submit an AV application Pennock Phannacy by 2:00 p.m. August 3,2002. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote In person in the Clerk's Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES office up to 4:00 p.m. August 5. 2002. (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings i �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. July 25. 2002 • Robert John Scholma. 32. of Hastings, was sentenced to serve five lo 20 years in prison on a conviction of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, five years to 10 years for operating a drug lab near specified places. The incidents occurred May 1 in Castle­ ton Township. COURT NEWS: continued... himself. He should be removed from soci­ ety and receive five years probation." It was revealed during the sentencing that Parsons had previously been accused of a similar offense in 1990. but the charges were dismissed. Parsons' attorney Bill Doherty, however, claimed that a counselor reported Parsons is not a pedophile. "1 think that's a matter of opinion, given his history," said Fisher. Doherty said his client is remorseful, he admitted the allegations “and has been nothing but cooperative. That’s why this agreement was entered into." Parsons told the court he is “deeply con­ cerned" for the victim. “I hope she gets the help she needs." he said. Fisher called Parsons' actions selfish be­ fore ordering Parsons to serve five years probation and to have no contact with the victim or the two previous alleged victims, who arc now 25 and 21. “The damage has been done.” Fisher said. “If there is any kind of screwup. I’m sending you lo prison for as long as possi­ ble. I hope you got the impression I’m to­ tally disgusted by what you did because I am." • David Kruger. 36. of Delton, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving and was sentenced to serve one year in jail with credit for 136 days served. Kruger was scheduled to be sentenced on the conviction for the Sept. 2, 2000. offense in Woodland Township last year but failed lo show up for sentencing. “The defendant has wasted the court’s resources." said McNeill. • Matthew Mark Gilson, 22, of Shelby­ ville. was sentenced to serve 18 months lo 10 years in prison on a conviction of oper­ ating a drug lab (methamphetamine) and 18 months to four years in prison for doing it in the presence of children (second degree child abuse.) The sentences will be served concurrent to each other and to a sentence he is serving for a pending Allegan County case in which he is charged with delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, felony firearm, concealed weapons and marijuana charges. Gilson's Blue Lagoon home was raided by drug enforcement officers March 14. 2002 in Yankee Springs Township. • Tammy Keeler. 33. of Delton, pleaded guilty to violating the probation she was serving for her conviction of arson of real property. Keeler allegedly violated proba­ tion by failing lo report to her probation agent, failing lo attend treatment and pos­ sessing and consuming alcohol on two oc­ casions. “Certainly Ms. Keeler has a very serious substance abuse problem,” said defense at­ torney David Makled. Keeler said she had been attending sub­ stance abuse and mental health counseling. "You're in a situation where what you say is almost totally meaningless." said Fisher. “It’s what you do that counts. This arson charge is very serious. We’re all for­ tunate no one was killed. Community sanc­ tions aren't working for you. We have lo do something else." Keeler was ordered to serve 16 months lo two years in prison on one file and five years to 20 years on the other file. He was also ordered to pay restitution of $15,111.25. Keeler was previously convicted of set­ ting fire lo a house on M-43 near Delton. LEGAL NOTICE fl SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 2, 2002 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m Board members present Blackmore. Harper. Ritchie. Lewts Also approx 21 others Treasurer and department reports received Correspondence read Auditor presented annual report Supported requests to designate Enz>an Rd. QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING ...done quickly! J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 from Lindsey to Bever Rd a Natural Beauty Road Approved S73.010 00 bid to upgrade 1991 Ford F800 Bills read and approved Approved painting 3 pedestnan crosswalks on Marsh Rd Attempts to fill trustee vacancy tailed Supervisor called special meeting for July 9 at 7:30 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested t j by Linda Bluckmore. Supervisor (7/25) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Slurvck and Vickie M Siumck. a/k/a Vicki M Slumck to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in Instrument Number 1046737 Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avtnue Hastings. Michigan 49058 “Wb*9 Exc—dng Your Exportations Is a Famty TtoMoa' Intriqu^l 1 Dreisbach is offering GM employee discounts to the public on 2002 Intrigue! $3000 REBATE OR 0% FINANCING... Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee lor the ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate. Senes 2000-7 by an assignment ol DLI mortgage dated December 19.2001. and record­ ed on January 4, 2002 m Instrument Number 1072433 Barry County Records McNgan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Seventy Three Cents ($58,696.73) including interest at 10.00% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w® be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on August 29. 2002. Said premises are situated tn the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. and the East 1/2 of the East 1/4 of the as low as $ 18,393 Northwest 1/4, ail in Section 19. town 2 North. Range 10 West, Orangeville Townstep. 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Ml 48334 (246) 538-3737 (8/22) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS * DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE tN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen mate In the conditions ol a mongage made by David Johnson (original mortgagors) to Oakridge Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1997. and recorded on July 22.1997 in Liter 702 F2tol choose l from! J on Psge 568 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments lo BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned suteidMry of Bank ol America. N.A.) successor m interest by merger ot Nabonstenc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated December 2. 99 CHEVY BLAZER ZR2 4X4 2 DR. LOADED. LOCAL TRADE. ONLY _____ ‘12,995 $ 02 PONTIAC TRANS AM COLLECTOR SEDOONAJR. LEATHER. ONLY 200 KES *36,995 97 PONTIAC MONTANA 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE EXT VAN. 4 DOOR. LEATHER. DUAL AM?. S*VE' BALANCE OF WARRANTY. V-6. CD - SAVE I *11,550 g *12,995 I 1997. which was recorded on February 23.1996. in Document No 1007925 in Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum ol EIGHTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN ANO 631100 dollars ($00,447.63). mckKkcg inter­ est at 6.000% per annum Under the power ol sale contained n said mortgage and the statute n such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a sale ol me mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pcAAc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 P.M-. on September 5. 95 OLDS CUTLASS CIERRA SL V-6. ONLY 53K. LOCAL TRADE ■ HURRf! ‘6,495 99 GRAND AM GT 02 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 V-6 POWER MOONROOF. ONLY f $199 month 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF DURAMAX. ALLISON. SLE PKG. ONLY 8K MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are *35,995 described as: Lot 90 and the West 4 feet ol Lot 09 of MOdfevillo Downs No 5. according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 43. Village ol Middleville. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless detemsned abandoned m accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale 98 GMC JIMMY SLT 4X4 99 GMC 1500 Z-71 X-CAB 4X4 LEATHER. LOADED. SHARP1 350. 3RD DOOR. LOCAL TRADE. HIGHWAY MILES ‘12,995 $ ‘14,995 © 2001 CHEVY IMPALA 98 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X2 CD. POWER SEAT REMAMJER OF FACTOR/ WARRANTY 454 V-8 SILVERADO. LOW MILES. NADA 517,500 ‘15,995 ‘14,888 Dated July 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 246-593-1300 Trott & Trott P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mt 46025 File 4200222177 Hawks 96 CHEVY SILVERADO X-CAB 4X4 350 POWER WNDOWSAOCKS 103 K. 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HEWS BRIEFS Muslim to revisit focal First Friday The next Firat Friday program will te update from Duain Byrd, the Musw1» lives in the Kalamazoo area. Byrd, who appeared at a First Fri­ day traakra hat March to talk about America's misconceptions about is­ le*, will talk about the war in Afghaniaian and the prospects of an iatrasiaa of Iraq. He will speak on I»• i antic peoples' views of the latent The program, as usual, will be held at soon Aug. 2 at the Thomas Jcffetcomer of Green and JefferHastings. Walksets on Aug. 8 A Barry County CROP Walk Rai- ■ra orientation will be hcMuM? r Thursday, Aug. 8, st tkife First rf Methodist Church. Hastings.'J ? are invited to send representatives » the meeting to receive information aboat the year's fund-raiser. The 20lh snraaal Barry County CROP Waft for M«n is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15, with a goal of at least 105 walkers aad raiaing $12,600. For more information, call (517) 8S2-S524. ‘Relay for Life’ will be Aug. 9-10 Barry County citizens and otbera will join forces in the fight against caacer by participating in the seventh annual “Relay for Life" at Tyden Part in Hastings Aug. 9 and 10. Relay for Life is a team fond-raising event to benefit American Cancer Society (ACS) research and local edu­ cation programs and support services. The festivities begin at 3 pan. Friday, Ang. 9, and end al 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The public is invited. "Today's youth is tomorrow’s cure” is the theme. More than 20 teams are participMing in the 24-hour activity. Teams pitch tent as a home base and team members will take turns walking or jogging along the park's pathway during the entire time. Some fun activities are planned for some of the laps, such as a Chicken Dance lap, a hula hoop lap, a polka lap and a flashlight lap. All cancer survivors, their families and friends are invited to celebrate life " aad participate in an 8 p.m. Aug. 9 "Victory Lap.” followed by a recep­ tion. Survivors who attend are asked 10 register between 7 and 8 p.m. A Tshirt will be given, free of charge, to all cancer survivors. That nme evening, a 9 p.m. Lami­ naria Ceremony will be held in mem­ ory of those who have lost their lives to cancer and tc honor and remember those who are currently battling cancer aad those who have survived cancer. Luminaries (candlelit bags) may be dedicated to a special person for a minimum donation of $10 each. A parade of teams and a closing ceremony concludes the event. Awards also are presented to the team with the most spirit, the best decorated teat. etc. . .. More HEWS ” BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50" Governor races top primary ballot by David T. Young Editor Both parties* races for Michigan gover­ nor. state senate and representative con­ tests, a couple of state-wide ballot propos­ als and several races for seats on the County Board of Commissioners highlight next Tuesday’s primary election ballot. On the Republican side of the gubernato­ rial race, Lt. Gov. Richard Posthumus and State Senator Joe Schwarz will vie for the right to face the winner of the three-way battle among Democrats Jennifer Granholm, attorney general; David Bonior, congressman; and James Blanchard, former governor and ambassador to Canada. One Republican and one Democrat then will square off in the Nov. 5 general elec­ tion. The GOP primary contest between State Rep. Patricia Birkholz and former State Rep. Terry Geiger in the new 24th District is shaping up as the most interesting in this area. Joe Wicks of Holland is the longshot candidate, a recent graduate of Hillsdale College. The new 24th District includes all of Barry, Allegan and Eaton counties. There is one race for state representative in the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County, but this time it will be on the Democratic side. Rebecca Lukasiewicz of Hastings and Seymour Vanderskc are vying for the right to face Republican incumbent Gary Newell, who is unopposed in the pri­ mary, on Nev. 5. Perhaps the most interesting ballot issue in the primary will be a proposal to force all state lawmakers to vote cither up or down all raises recommended for them. This move came in the wake of the 39 per­ cent raises state legislators and senators re­ ceived over two years at the beginning of 2001 without having to vote. Legislators and senator* now make a little more than $80,000 a year, among the highest in the U.S. There are several primary races for Barry County Board of Commissioners. The fol­ lowing is a brief outline: • District #1 — City of Hastings, incum­ bent Tom Wilkinson (R), Don Nevins (R) and Sandy Schondelmayer (R). • District #2 — Thomapple Township and part of Irving Township, incumbent James French, unopposed. • District #3 — Rutland and Hope town­ ships. incumbent Sandy James (R) and Monica Rappaport (R). • District #4 — Hastings and Carlton townships and most of Irving Township, in­ cumbent Kenneth Neil (R). Dave Yonker (D) and John Loftus (D). • District #5 — Castleton, Maple Grove and Woodland townships, incumbent Jef- See PRIMARY, page 2 Senate campaign gets nasty by David T. Young Editor The primary election pmpiign for 24th District State Senate has taken on a nasty tone In the last several weeks. State Rep. Patty Birkholz and former Stale Rep. Terry Geiger are the front run­ ners in the race for the Republican Party’s nomination to represent the district, which includes Barry, Eaton and Allegan coun­ ties. The latest controversy has revolved around a flyer from the Birkholz campaign that maintains Geiger is not for family val­ ues because he was arrested for drunk driv­ ing last February and voted in favor of gambling casinos. The flyer, which was re­ ceived by many residents Tuesday after­ noon, states, “Family values does not in­ clude... bring arrested for drunk driving while running for the Michigan State Sen­ ate... advocating expanded casino gam­ bling.” The Barry County Republican Party Ex­ ecutive Committee’s response was almost immediate, as it held a special meeting Tuesday nigh! to condemn the flyer and campaign tactics. Barry County Surveyor Brian Reynolds, a member of the Executive Committee, said, “Patty has taken hypocrisy to a new level. She has no business standing on the This is what the Patty Birkholz campaign’s flyer looked like when it arrived at Barry County households Tuesday after­ noon. prompting swift and stem protest from the Barry County Republican Party Executive Committee. pro-family soapbox. I’ll take Terry Geiger’s family values and political cam­ paign conduct over hers any day. He’s lived a more honorable life and run a more honorable campaign.” Amanda Price, Birkholz campaign man­ ager, said Mike Murray, who has been as­ sociated with Geiger’s campaign, fired the first negative shots as early as last Mother’s Day with phone calls contending Birkholz had him fired from his job in the State Leg­ islature because his wife worked for Gei­ ger. Price said a flurry of faxes from Mur­ ray Communications followed in June and early July. “We have strongly protested the flyers, phone calls and campaign statements,” Price said. “It’s just politics. We’re reacting to what the Geiger campaign already has done.” She said the flyer that arrived Tuesday afternoon is factual, accurate and on the re­ cord. However, it quotes House Concurrent Resolution No. 115: “For some reason Terry Geiger thinks gambling is a ‘family value* because he voted for more casinos in this state.” The flyer says the resolution took place Dec. 10. 1988, but Geiger did not take office until 1995. Price acknowledged the reported date was a typo, saying it should have said 1998. The Barry County Republican Party Ex­ ecutive Committee unanimously passed a resolution condemning the flyer. It read: “Whereas; It has long been the policy of See CAMPAIGN, page 3 Petition seeks recall of Rutland supervisor by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Brenda Bowerman of rural Lake Odessa surveys the wind damage that leveled the family's shed 1 a.m. Sunday July 28. Pieces of the shed were blown across the neighboring field up to a quarter mile away. The house received only slight damage from the wind and from the dozens of black walnuts that hit it. Storm flattens barn by Helen Mildry Staff Writer Jim and Brenda Bowerman on Ainsworth Road in Lake Odessa aren't sure what weather force hit their bam early Sun­ day morning — a wind sheer, a mini-tor­ nado or a violent downdraft. Whatever it was, it flattened their 12- by 30-foot shed, ripped limbs off an old black walnut tree and blew debris across the neighbor’s harvested wheat field up to a quarter mile away. Brenda said they watched the news of Saturday night’s violent weather and fig­ ured after midnight that they were in the clear. They had just nestled their heads for a long summer’s night rest when they awoke to howling winds and what sounded See STORM, page 2 A petition filed with the Barry County Clerk’s Office Friday by the “Rutland Re­ call Committee” seeks to unseat Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont for al­ legedly committing seven different offen­ sive acts. The Elections Commission, consisting of County Clerk Debbie Smith, Probate Judge Richard Shaw and County Treasurer Susan Vandecar, is scheduled to hold a clarity hearing on the petition language Wednes­ day, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. in the probate court room on the third floor of the Courts and Law Building. The purpose of the hearing is to rule on the clarity of the reasons for recall as pro­ vided by Michigan election law, according to a letter sent to Vilmont dated July 26. Both sides will be allowed to attend the hearing to argue the clarity of the language but will not be permitted to argue the valid­ ity of the allegations, said Recall Commit­ tee Treasurer Rod Ritsema. Vilmont has been the target of angst by a group of citizens since he first proposed the township board discuss drafting a township wide, general junk ordinance which, if passed, would have eliminated exceptions for pre-existing conditions. After three public board meetings where the topic was hotly debated and after as many citizens meetings where the recall ef­ fort was bom. the township board voted July 10 to end all discussions of a junk or­ dinance. Members of the Recall Committee in­ clude chairman John Anderson, vice chair­ man Jay Gordenski, Secretary Melissa Hasty and Ritsema. Also publicly critical of Vilmont is Todd Porritt, who unsuccessfully battled the township last year for the right to hold a large rock concert on his residential prop­ erty. • And, Barb Lyons, wife of trustee Joe Ly­ ons, has been an outspoken member of Vil­ mont ’s opposition group. “He does not appear to be the right per­ son for the job,” said Ritsema. “He doesn’t seem to tell the whole truth. He holds back part of the story. He appears to have an agenda and says what he needs to say to fit his agenda.” Ritsema said the committee also feels that Vilmont “has not been treating the board correctly” because he allegedly “brings major proposals to the table with­ out allowing the trustees to study them” and “he tends to do things in the board’s name without the board knowing about it.” Ritsema said the committee’s goal is to have the petitions circulated and verified in time to have the recall question on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. In order to qualify for referendum, the recall petitions must contain 25 percent See RECALL, page 17 �Page 2 ■ The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 1. 2002 Rutland concerned about using railroad bed for sewer extension by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A special meeting last week to consider the adoption of a contract with Wal-Mart to extend a 12-inch sewer line from the City of Hastings to the west end jf the Wal­ Mart property instead led to a decision to look at other routes, said Township Treas­ urer Sandy Greenfield. “The contract, the way it was worded, left a chance that it wouldn’t work (to use the railroad bed) because of the pending sale of the outlot," said Greenfield, refer­ ring to land Al Pandl wants to use to build a new strip mall next to Wal-Mart which does not include an easement for the sewer line. “We’d like to look at other options. We didn’t want to adopt it on the chance it would lock us into the railroad bed." Instead, the board unanimously voted to begin a study on the feasibility of locating the line on either side of the M-43/M-37 corridor with a spending cap of $7,000 for the study. The township would then pursue reimbursement from Wal-Mart, which has already agreed to front the $500,000 for the sewer extension. Supervisor Roger Vilmont was absent due to the death of his father in Iowa. According to minutes of the special meeting, trustee Joe Lyons said that the township needed to decide what is in the best interest of the township and still get Wal-Mart hooked up to sewer. “Wal-Mart does need sewer, but Lyons docs not feel that using the railroad bed is the way to get there," the minutes state. Trustee Dorothy Flint asked why the railroad bed has been the only considera­ tion instead of the highway where some feel the line would be accessed by future structures. “And. it costs a lot of money to work around fiber optic lines,*’ said Greenfield. “It might be more cost efficient to put it on the highway. We want it to be gravity driven so we arc checking the road north and south. What we want is to serve the most people at the cheapest price." The City of Hastings ended the sewer line behind McDonald’s in the old railroad bed and any sewer line coming across Hast­ ings Charter Township and into Rutland Township must begin at that point, accord- Thomapple Players set to meet Aug. 1 Next Fontana concert slated The Fontana Summer Festival Sat­ urday evening concert series will con­ tinue this Saturday evening (Aug. 3) at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The Aug. 3 concert will feature “Meet the Virtuosi,” with music for violin, viola, cello and piano. Concerts also are scheduled for Aug. 10 and 17. The programs will cover a wide range of classical music. All conceits begin at 7 pjn. Cookies and punch will be served following the concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, which will give concertgoers a chance to walk some of the trails if they arrive before the con­ cert as well as enjoy cookies after­ ward. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is lo­ cated on West Cloverdale Road in Hastings. From Hastings drive south on M-37 approximately nine miles to Cloverdale Road, turn right and follow Cloverdale Road. Entrance to the in­ stitute is on the left. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with ID and children accom­ panied by adults. For more informa­ tion, call the Thomapple Arts Council at 945-2202. Guitarist to play at Friday Fountain Guitarist/vocalist Brian Morris will present a program of classical guitar, jazz, blues, original and folk songs Friday. Aug. 2, at the Fridays at the Fountain outdoor concert series in downtown Hastings. The free event is held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn by the fountain area. The music scries is co-sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry Coun:.y and the City of Hastings and co-chaired by Norma Jean Acker and Pat Sensiba. Morris has performed with the West Shore Symphony, at Notre Dame Uni­ versity, the Biltmore International Art Expo in Asheville, N.C., the College Music Society’s Regional Conference in Madison, Wis. and the Kennedy Center. He is currently on the music faculty of Grand Rapids Community College, where he teaches guitar and other mu­ sic courses. Earning music degrees from both Florida State University and Montana State University, Morris's past teach­ ers include Christopher Parkening and Bruce Holzman. He has participated in master classes with Manuel Barrueco. David Russell and Michael Lo­ rimer. On rainy days, the Fridays at the Fountain concerts will be held at the Arts Council’s headquarters. 117 W. State St. in downtown Hastings. The Thomapple Players will hold an organizational meeting tonight (Thursday evening, Aug. 1) at Fish Hatchery Park. Norma Jean Acker says the focus of the meeting will be to select the fall play, the spring musical and set audi­ tion dates for the fall play. The play will be presented at the Central Ele­ mentary Auditorium on Oct. 3,4 and 5 Information about the second an­ nual cookie dough sale will also be available at the organizational meet­ ing. Actors and those wanting more in­ formation about the Thomapple Play­ ers (the adult theater group of the Thomapple Arts Council) are encour­ aged to attend this meeting. For more information, call 945­ 2002. COA picnic will be Aug. 8 All Barry County senior citizens are invited to the annual county-wide summer picnic, starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, under the large tent on the lawn at the COA's new loca­ tion, 1330 North Broadway in Hast­ ings. Tours of the former Peace Commu­ nity Church will be given to offer sen­ ior citizens a sneak peek at the build­ ing before it undergoes major renova­ tions. Once remodeled, the building will house a new senior citizens' cen­ ter, a new adult day care facility and offices of the Commission on Aging. The theme for this year’s picnic is “Celebrate America” and those who attend are encouraged to wear red, white and blue colors. The Barry County Senior Citizen of the Year will be announced and pre­ sented with gifts. For more information, call 948­ 4856. ‘Senior Citizen of Year’ sought Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA) will present the fourth annual “Senior Citizen of the Year” award next month. The award highlights the contribu­ tions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in the county. It focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older. This year’s award winner will be announced Thursday, Aug. 8, at the COA summer picnic in Hastings. The public is being asked to submit nominations for the award. Nominees should be age 60 or older and county residents. Consideration should be given to the contribution each nomi­ nee has made to the county commu­ nity. Examples could include the types of activities the nominee has been in­ volved in, how his/her involvement has benefited the community, and the number of people who have been af­ fected by those contributions. Nominations may be made by indi­ viduals or groups. Forms are available at the COA office or from Lori Wiswell at Hastings City Bank. The nomination form is also available at www.barrycounty.org by clicking on the “Commission on Aging’’ link. Send nominations to the COA, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Mich. 49058. All nominations must be post­ marked no later than July 31. ing to the minutes. Attending the meeting was Civil Engi­ neer Tony Mourand of Fishbeck, Thomp­ son, Carr and Huber, who said he has some concerns about the size and the fiber optics buried in the railroad bed but that his firm has not been hired yet to begin work on the project so no permits have been requested. “Nothing in the Wal-Mart agreement says that sewer has tb be in the railroad bed," the minutes state. But Trustee Brenda Bellmore said the board originally was told the railroad bed was the only consideration. Lyons added that getting around a fiber optic line is tricky and costly and that he doesn’t feel $500,000 is enough to cover the cost of getting the sewer line installed in the railroad bed. Former Supervisor Bob Edwards said that the township had the bed surveyed in the past and that if the line was run along the highway, Wal-Mart would be more likely to receive reimbursement from other hookups over time. PRIMARY, continued from pg. 1 frey Mackenzie (R) and Wayne Curtis (R). • District #6 — Yankee Springs Town­ ship and most of Orangeville Township, in­ cumbent Clare Tripp (R). • District #7 — Baltimore, Johnstown and Assyria townships, incumbent Tom Wing(R). • District #8 — Prairieville and Barry townships and part of Orangeville Town­ ship, incumbent Wayne Adams (R) and Jim Alden (R). Melvin Goebel (D). In addition, three townships will have millage requests. Most are for renewals. Johnstown Township — A proposed one-mill renewal for fire protection for four years and one-half mill renewal for four years for road improvements. Prairieville Township — Five proposals will be on the ballot. Three will be renew­ als, al) four years, .8174 mill for the fire de­ partment, .8174 mill for the police depart­ ment and .9087 mill for road maintenance and improvements. A uilf-mill increase will be requested for additional fire protec­ tion services and another half-mill increase will be sought for road construction, up­ grading and maintenance. Woodland Township — A two-mill re­ newal for four years will be on the ballot for road maintenance. ) Voters should take note that it is not le­ gal tn a primary to vote for candidates from both parties. They must select them from one party only. Otherwise their ballot will be spoiled and will not be counted. Those attending last week's Fontana concert are pictured in the Pierce Cedar Creek Auditorium, where the concerts are held. The auditorium has been receiving raves for its good acoustics. ' STORM, continued from pg. 1 like cannon balls hitting their house. They gathered up the family and ran downstairs. Jim headed outside to quickly assess the situation. The exit out the porch door was blocked by a large grill and porch furniture that had blown in front of the door. He raced outside by another door and discovered the entrance to the cellar door was blocked by fallen limbs. So the family huddled together in the living room away from windows and outside walls until the excitement had passed. The attack by the wind was soon over, but the Bowermans could only catch glimpses of the damage when the lightning lit the skies. The fact that the bam was missing was quite evident even in the dark of night. Sunday morning they took assessment of the damage. What sounded like cannon balls hitting the house was dozens of large green black walnuts. One window was bro­ ken by the impact. Walking across the lawn was treacherous with the round wal­ nuts and blown debris creating an obstacle course. The bam was completely blown apart. The roof and walls were scattered about the yard and neighbor's field. The tools and lawn equipment in the bam were tossed about and tipped over. A flag pole was bent over about three feet from the ground. A metal swing set had been picked up, turned around and tipped over. The mail box was blown off its post and flower pots blown off the porch. A newly installed garage door was dented. Blades of grass were blown in the front window and leaves plastered about much of the house. Bob Lantzy of Pioneer Mutual arrived Monday and began the tally. He and Jim walked around the home and took note of al) the major and minor damage. Jim said the wind didn’t sound like a tor­ nado. He remembered hearing and seeing a tornado back in the early 1950s at the home of his grandmother, Edna Bowerman, west of Lake Odessa on Fry Road. Jim said he knows they were very lucky. Their 1850 vintage house was remarkably intact. It didn’t even loose a shingle. Some limbs were blown off the black walnut, but it was not uprooted. The bam cats were temporarily displaced, but none had been injured. The cars were unscathed and the family lost power for just a split second. Inside the house, the force of the air pressures moved the contents of a China cabinet to the edge of the shelves. One figurine was broken. From left. French horn player Paul Austin chats with pianist Peter Miyamoto, vio­ linist Seunghee Lee and cellist Carl Donakowski after last Saturday's concert at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Next Fontana concert will be Saturday, Aug. 3 The next Fontana concert at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will be Saturday, Aug. 3. at 7 p.m. The program. “Meet the Virtuosi,' will feature “Five Old French Dances” by Ma­ rin Marais. “Picsn Roksany," “Picsn Kurpiowsk” and “Zrodlo" by Karol Szyma­ nowski, “Sonata for Violin and Piano” by Maurice Ravel, and “Concerto in D. Op. 21 for Violin and Piano with String Quartet" by Ernest Chausson. Musicians include Renata Knific on vio­ lin, Lori Sims on piano, Carolyn Plummer, violin, Megan Reiter Crawford, violin, Christine Rutledge, viola, and Karen Buranskas. cello. On Sunday, Aug. 4, the same concert will be performed in Shelbyville al 7 p.m. at the Emporium. Tickets can be obtained at the door, by calling the Miller Auditorium ticket office, 616/387-2300 or 800/228-9858. or on-line. www.millcrauditorium.com. They are $15 for adults and $5 for students and children accompanied by adults. For more information on the program, call the Fontana offices in Kalamazoo, 616/382-7174. The institute is located on Cloverdale Road west of M-37 north of Dowling. For information on the concert or other institute programs, call 721-4190. Keep friends in relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a gift subscription to the Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 today! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1.2002 - Page 3 County Board’s chair, vice chair are candidates’ forum no-shows by David T. Young Editor The chairman and vice chairwoman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners were no-shows at a candidates* forum last Friday, despite the fact both are up for re­ election in the Aug. 6 Republican primary. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie, for­ merly of Woodland Township and now a resident of Nashville, made no effort to ex­ plain his absence to the audience. He is be­ ing opposed in the Fifth District by Wayne Curtis of Maple Grove Township, who did appear at the First Friday forum in Hast­ ings. Curtis couldn't resist the opportunity to charge that Mackenzie also docs not attend village council meetings and he maintained the County Board chairman does not pay attention to the voices of his constituents, “excluding public participation" from the decision making process. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who represents Rutland and Hope town­ ships in the Third District, submitted a let­ ter of regret, saying she was out of state. Her primary opponent. Monica Rappaport, made the most of the opportunity by domi­ nating the forum with her views on key is­ sues. Two other commission candidates, Sandy Schondelmayer in the First District (City of Hastings) and James Alden in the Eighth District, which includes Prairieville and Barry townships, also did not appear for the forum. Schondelmayer did not give a reason, but his home the week before was searched by federal and state authorities in connection with his hunting activities, leav­ ing speculation that he no longer was seri­ ously seeking election to the board. Alden, who said he had to be in a Rotary confer­ ence in Lansing that day, sent a letter briefly outlining his general positions on county government. With more than one-third of the candi­ dates absent, one question was whether all candidates received invitations and if they had received copies of the questions. Banne; Editor David T. Young said no one except the moderator was given a copy of forum questions ahead of time and any candidate who wasn't aware of the forum doesn’t read the Banner and is uninformed. Seven of the 11 candidates for County Board of Commissioners did show, includ­ ing two Democrats in District #4, John Loftus and Dave Yonker; incumbent Re­ publican Wayne Adams in District #8, in­ cumbent Republican Tom Wilkinson and Don Nevins in District #1, Rappaport and Curtis. Some of the key issues discussed in­ cluded building a juvenile detention facil­ ity, economic development, the Parks and Recreation Board, use of the city-county airport, the new location for the Commis­ sion on Aging and Health Department, county government attitude, attendance at County Board meetings, the County Road Commission and reasons for running for office. Perhaps the hottest county issue in recent months has been the County Board's con­ sistent 6-2 votes (with Wilkinson and Tom Wing dissenting) to move ahead with a pro­ ject to have a Commission on Aging facil­ ity and Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment building at the old Peace Community Church property at the comer of Broadway and Woodlawn. Rappaport said. "I'm not sure it was a wise decision, saying she favored "more ef­ fective outreach programs" for Barry Coun­ ty’s senior citizens. Better long-range plan­ ning would have put a COA facility closer to Pennock Hospital and Village, she con­ tended. She added that a new Health Department facility was needed 10 years ago, but she’s not sold on the location selected. Rappaport suggested a building that could house the Health Department and related clients such as the Conservation District (of which she is director), MSU Cooperative Extension and the planning and zoning department. Wilkinson said he didn't like it that the board went ahead with the project despite a lack of a business plan and only a fuzzy idea about costs, now projected at between three and four million dollars. He added that he's impressed with the new community center near Hastings High School, which he said may attract senior citizens because it will have a pool. “It’s barrier-free for us old geezers,” he said. "I think it will make a big difference in this community." Forum moderator Robert Dwyer asked why the board was willing to raid its rainy day fund to pay for the COA-Hcalth De­ partment project when economic hard times may be ahead for Michigan. He also asked why the county couldn't commit to expand­ ing the downtown campus with property it already owns. Adams said. “It’s better to use the money (the county already has) than pay on a bond." He said the downtown properties the county purchased would be used for expan­ sion of the court system. Nevins agreed that it’s best now to fol­ low the board majority on the new COAHcalth Department site. “It’s bought and paid for," Nevins said. “I know some people didn’t like the loca­ tion. but we needed a new COA building." On economic development, candidates were asked what the county has to show for the process since pulling out of the Joint Economic Development Corporation about a half dozen years ago. “I really felt that decision (pulling out of the JEDC) was a mistake.” Rappaport said. “We (the county) really need to partner with the city.’’ Wilkinson said he’s optimistic about economic development now with the crea­ tion of the Economic Alliance and hiring of Director Dixie Manshum. Adams agreed, saying, “The Barry County Chamber of Commerce has taken the Economic Alliance under its wing and good things will happen.” Curtis, who owns two businesses, said he’s thinking of joining the chamber, but it is important not to ignore Woodland and Nashville and the M66 corridor. Rappaport had some serious reservations about Mackenzie’s handling of the Parks and Recreation Board, which oversees Charlton Park. Some members have been . replaced. "What is the logic for the things he's done to that board?” she asked. Is it really some sort of personal agenda? I don't un­ derstand." Loftus charged that Mackenzie is “ruin­ ing the espirit de corps” replacing volun­ teers. Wilkinson and Adams, being the only in­ cumbents present, were asked how much they made as commissioners in 2001. Wilkinson said slightly less than $8,000 in salary, 36 1/2 cents a mile traveling ex­ penses $25 a day for per diems. In total he estimated to be about $14,000, but his county employee insurance paid for the four stints out into his heart, which he esti­ mated at around $73,000. Adams estimated that he grossed $12,000 last year. Abnut the airport. Rappaport said she’d like to sec it expanded as a tool of eco­ nomic development, but worries that it’s "currently mostly used by private individu­ als” who may have a conflict of interest. Loftus said, “The county should help support that. Let’s improve it the best we can.” Virtually all who spoke agreed there is a need for a juvenile facility in the county. Nevins, who had some experience with the problem as a deputy for 27 years, ’aid Barry County spends from “$210 to $250 a day” having youthful offenders sent else­ where. He acknowledged that "It’s expensive to build a juvenile detention center,” but the county now is paying a lot of money to send juveniles to Allegan County. Adams agreed the cost is high, but “we have to look at that.” Rappaport contended that youths get into trouble "because they're bored" and said it’s important to find something for kids to do. Loftus said, “When we were kids, we learned how to square dance at the Grange Hall... Kids need to bum up energy... If you can salvage even a dozen apples out of the barrel, you’ve done something." CAMPAIGN, Wilkinson said in recent years, after the Columbine incident, he has done work with young people between 10 and 17 years old who aren’t “fitting into traditional sys­ tems.” Rappaport said an attitude adjustment by the County Board would be beneficial. She said that as director of the Conservation District, when she's asked for help, she doesn’t get a response like “How can we solve this problem," instead she hears, “you get federal money,” which she said is erro­ neous. She said, “They (board members) are ei­ ther not listening, or they’re ignorant.” Adams said he agrees there isn't enough money in the county budget set aside for conservation. Yonker, speaking about government atti­ tude, said, “It’s hard to get people involved these days. It would be nice if the mud­ slinging would stop. Government needs to listen to the people. If I get in here. I’ll try to get more people involved." There was no opposition to the campaign on behalf of Green Gables, a proposed shelter for victims of domestic violence. Nevins was asked if he thought he could do a better job on the board than Wilkinson has. “I’m not saying 1 could do a better job. I’d like a chance,” he replied. “I just think that with my involvement with the county I could do a good job." Wilkinson quipped, “I wish Don lived in another district so we could both serve." Rappaport was asked why she withdrew from the Rutland Township Board race two years ago. She won, but resigned. Rappaport said, “I got blind-sided by a personal issue and I chose my family over that position.” She said she is even stronger now and promised she would not turn down this post if elected. When a question about the Road Com­ mission was asked, Rappaport said she’d like to see members elected rather than ap­ pointed. Curtis noted the county doesn’t fund the Road Commission but townships do and suggested township officials jointly appoint them. County Clerk Deb Smith asked Yonker and the challengers if they attended board meetings to get information themselves or did they rely on rumors, innuendo and the newspaper? Editor David T- Young took umbrage with the implication newspaper accounts of board activities have been inaccurate, say­ ing errors have been rare, and when they arc, the Banner prints corrections. Rappaport said she’s not sure attending board meetings teaches the audience a great deal anyway because most of the decisions are made in committee work and in the board meetings the public officials are just going through the motions. Candidates who did not have primary contests and were not part of forum were Republican James French in District #2, Republican Clare Tripp in District #6, Re­ publican Tom Wing in District #7 and Democrat Mel Goebel in District #8. continued from page 1 the Barry County Republican Party to cre­ ate an equal playing field for all Republican candidates to compete, and, “Whereas; the Barry County Republican Party has worked hard toward this goal and is very reluctant to become involved in the Primary campaigns, and, “Whereas; The Barry County Republican Executive Committee believes strongly that the party, and the greater American society, is best served by positive, fair, honest, re­ sponsible. ethical, and businesslike cam­ paigning in political races; and, “Whereas, Patty Birkholz has violated the most basic principles of fair campaign­ ing in political races by printing and dis­ tributing campaign materials that person­ ally attack State Senate Candidate Terry Geiger; and, "Whereas; her use of unethical, irrespon­ sible, factually incorrect and grossly dis­ torted allegations only serves to cheapen her own campaign; and, “Whereas; that base behavior will, by as­ sociation. damage the reputation of the Re­ publican Party and good, ethical Republi­ cans; then therefore, “Be it resolved by the Barry County Re­ publican Executive Committee that the campaign behavior of Patty Birkholz is rep­ rehensible and beneath the standards of fair campaigning, and is morally and politically unacceptable behavior. We demand that Ms. Birkholz publicly apologize to Mr. Geiger, the Republican Party, and the com­ munity for this unacceptable behavior.” Price, reacting to the news of the action Tuesday night, said, “I find it interesting that an entire county executive committee can make a decision like that. They’re not supposed to be involved individual races, they’re not supposed to take a position.” There was some speculation that the Barry County GOP was rallying around its favorite son because Geiger, of Lake Odessa, had represented Barry County for six years in Lansing before being retired by term limits. Reynolds defended the Executive Com­ mittee’s resolution. "I don’t presume to speak for the Barry County Republican County, but if they (the Birkholz campaign) allege the Geiger cam­ paign started the dirty campaigning, then they’re liars,” he said. He maintained that Birkholz supporters have been conducting “push polling,” particularly in Eaton County. “I talked to Terry Geiger at the Barry County Fair, and be said he is not conduct­ ing that kind of campaign. He said he would win or lose this race with his dignity intact.” Birkholz campaign officials said Wednesday afternoon in a prepared state­ ment, “Recently, the executive committee of the Barry County Republican Party misguidcdly admonished the State Senate cam­ paign of Rep. Patty Birkholz. In fairness, it is time for the Barry County Republicans to admonish the negative campaign of Terry Geiger. “For more than three months, the Friends of Murray, have engaged in a campaign of lies against Rep. Patty Birkholz. Beginning on Mother’s Day, leaflets in mailboxes, faxes to businesses and government offices, and phone calls have been used to distrib­ ute lies and misinformation about Patty Birkholz. All of this has been paid for by the Friends of Murray. “Mike Murray is a former House staffer who was fired by his supervisor, a Detroitarea legislator. Murray wrongfully claims Patty Birkholz got him fired. Patty Birkholz never hired Mike Murray. Mike Murray never worked for her. Patty Birkholz had absolutely nothing to do with his firing. Murray’s wife serves as Terry Geiger’s campaign consultant, and the Murray fam­ ily has chosen to lie about Patty Birkholz rather than keep this race focused on the is­ sues. “The fact is that the issues raised by the Birkholz campaign are true, are a matter of public record, and arc of concern to the vot­ ers. “Barry County Republicans need leader­ ship that will stand up for campaigns fo cused on the issues. It is time for the Barry County Republicans to admonish the nega­ tive and untrue campaign tactics of Terry Geiger and his Friends of Murray.” Moderator Robert Dwyer (far left) makes a few remarks while commission candi­ dates (from left) Tom Wilkinson. Monica Rappaport. Dave Yonker and Don Nevins listen. Commission candidates (from left) John Loftus. Wayne Adams and Wayne Cur­ tis listen to a fellow candidate answer a question during the forum. Gun Lake man charged with Kent County murder Kent County Sheriff Detectives arrested 56-year-old Wayland man Gordon M. Ly­ ons for the Oct. 25, 2001, Grand Rapids area murder of William Edward Drum­ mond II. ° According to sheriffs detectives, Lyons was an acquaintance nf the victim whose truck was found running and crashed into a building near 68th Street and East Paris Avenue. “The call came in at 11:40 p.m. and the body was located in the area at 1:59 a.m.," said police in a prepared statement. “Mr. William Drummond II was last seen at the Family Fare store on Kalamazoo Ave., SE where he worked.” Police believe the suspect acted alone, but will not release details on the motive due to the ongoing investigation. Lyons was arraigned Monday in 63rd District Court, Cascade on charges of first degree premeditated murder and a felony firearms. He is currently being held in the Kent County Correctional Facility without bond. A preliminary exam is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 12, at 9 a.m. in Cascade 63rd District Court. Lyons, who lives on Parker Drive in Yankee Springs Township, is the former owner of the Carriage House Restaurant in Martin which made news when he moved the building to Watson Township after a Gordon Lyons dispute over a liquor license, according tc sources. He is also the current owner of a large, collection of discarded tires located near Martin on Watson Township next to US 131 expressway, police said. Cracked gas line leads to house explosion An unoccupied rental house exploded late Tuesday when escaped propane gas settled into the cellar and met with a pilot lot Trooper Barry Schrader said the inci­ dent occurred at 8409 Miller Road in Hope Township at about 9.15 p.m. According to Schrader, the home's previous tenants had possibly bumped the gas line while moving appliances out of the house causing the break which led to the leakage. The windows were blown out, a cement block chimney cracked and another one exploded out onto the lawn,’ he said. Four people who were on the property at the time of the explosion were not hurt. No damage estimate was available at press time. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 Don’t reward law breakers with political office To the editor: Since the Aug. 6 primary is right around the comer. I just wanted to check to sec if you could write a letter tc the editor and get it published if you did not believe that Terry Geiger is not only seemingly qualified for every' thing under the sun, but possibly also next in line to be the new pope. 1 must be the only person in Barry County who believes that people who drink and drive are unqualified to represent our ideals and values in Lansing. Perhaps if I was more politically con­ nected I could overlook this glaring fact, but I’m not the past, immediate, future high ruler mayor or grand poobah of anything. Nobody is going to name a building or even a restroom after me. and I never get appointed to those wonderful committees where I could draw some of that great per diem. I’m talking to the other 99 and 44/100 percent of the working stiffs like me. who are going to have to go to work every day. try to save a little money, raise our kids, and hope everything holds together for another day. I want to know why it is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). why not Fathers or Parents Against Drunk Driving (FADD or PADD)? Are we men so involved with looking for our feminine side that we have to rely on the women to remind us that drunk drivers kill our chil­ dren? I have a 22-year-old son I have to remind not to screw up college, an 18-year-old son that I have to tell. “no. the law says you can’t have a beer" and a 9-year-old son who is still learning right from wrong. The take­ home message I have to give them is that alcohol and driving is wrong, you have to obey the law. and you are responsible for your actions. An old proverb says that raising boys is easier than raising girls, but the true test of parenting is raising boys to be men. So at this primary Aug. 6, I would ask that the men (and women too, but you already have shown you have more com­ mon sense about this than we men do) who are reading this join with me to send a clear and convincing message to the “political elite” in this area that we are not the saps you take us for. We know drinking and dri­ ving is wrong and we don’t reward people with $80,000 a year salaries from our tax dollars for doing it. If you want to feel what fear is like, wait till your oldest sons are out on the weekend and the p;.une rings after midnight. You find that your heart doesn’t start beating again until y.'u make certain this cal) isn’t about some drunk driver having ran into your kids’ car and the hospital is calling to tell you to get down there. Think it doesn't happen, well, unfortunately this happens all too often. So if you can find the time to turn off “Will and Grace,” skip your Richard Simmons “Sweating to the Oldies" video, and stop worrying about Rosie O’Donnell, go out and vote Aug. 6 and send the clear message that if you want to go to Lansing to make laws, you better first demonstrate that you can obey them. Terry Geiger has clearly demonstrated by his actions that he Is not fit to represent us. You can vote for any candidate you want, but the clear message needs to be that if you want to be a public figure and represent us. then your actions should be representative of the majority of us. You know, if you or 1 had gone out and driven under the influence you would be reading this and I’d be writing this in the Barry County Jail. If you’re “politically connected.” people put your name on their lawns and write 1-love-you letters to the paper. Where is the justice in that? The overall majority of us are good, hard­ working. law-abiding citizens and our state senator should be the same. Fred Swinkunas. Hastings Senate candidate did a smear job Dear editor: I am responding to the numerous mis­ characterizations and outright falsehoods contained in a recent (July 25) letter to the editor by State Senator candidate Patty Birkholz. Patty Birkholz gamely tried to gloss over her involvement in having me fired from the Michigan House of Representatives for no other reason than my wife has been assisting the campaign of one of her oppo­ nents. Apparently she thought by financial­ ly devastating my family it would make it easier for her to win election to the Michigan Senate. What she didn’t count on was that I wasn't going to keep quiet while I was unjustly run out of my job. Birkholz on numerous occasions com­ plained to the Speaker of the House about my presence on the floor of the House even though she had no evidence I had done anything wrong. Furthermore, she took her complaints to the full Republican caucus in an effort to have me removed from the floor. When those two maneuvers proved unsuccessful, she waged a behind-thescenes smear campaign on me. She falsely accused me of soliciting clients for my wife’s firm on the House floor. She’s false­ ly accused me of using my position on the House floor to promote my wife’s clients and to denigrate her in the eyes of the capi­ tol press. She’s falsely accused me of "spy­ ing" on her by recording her votes and activities in a notepad I carried to write press releases. On a daily basis. I stood no more than 10 feet irom at least five House members who were running for the state Senate. I never solicited a single one for my wife’s firm. Not once. I suggested Birkholz ask these members if I ever discussed my wife’s firm with them. To the best of my knowledge she never did. I also suggested that Birkholz ask mem­ bers of the capitol press corp if I ever pro­ moted my wife’s clients or if 1 ever deni­ grated her candidacy. She never did. I even offered my notepad to anyone who would care to inspect it. She never took me up on my offer. I’ve been around politics for a long time and I've seen a lot of things, but I have never seen an elected official like Birkholz deliberately lie about a subordinate in an attempt to gain higher office. Voters in Eaton. Allegan and Barry counties should think long and hard before they support a State Senate candidate so willing to destroy a family for her own selfish ends. By all accounts, I was excellent at my job. I just wanted to do my job and provide for my family. Patty Birkholz denied me that right. Her bullying behavior was dis­ graceful and she should be ashamed of her­ self. Mike Murray, Okemos James is dedicated commissioner To the editor: Please re-elect Sandy James as county commissioner. She is an experienced and dedicated commissioner, representing the citizens of our townships. James attends township board meetings regularly and is always available when her constituents need to talk with her. Her opponent, Monica Rappaport, was elected in 2000 as Rutland Township Trustee, but never took the oath of office for the position. I believe she cane to one Rutland Township Board meet, ng before the 2000 election, but has atteided none since. Would she have the time to carry out the duties of county commissioner? And is she really interested in the concerns and wel­ fare of township residents? It seems doubt­ ful. Mrs. Rappaport’s campaign sign was observed displayed in the Democratic booth at the Barry County Fair last week. Is she really a Republican? I’m voting for Sandy James for District 3 County Commissioner on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Sandra Freese, Hastings Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Stealing signs is more than thievery To the editor: Local GOP loyalists must be worried about the race ahead . Though not likely sanctioned by their candidate, political signs for my daughter Rebecca Luka­ siewicz, Democratic candidate for the 87th District State House scat, arc being stolen at an alarming rate. Unlike her Republican opponent who spent none of his own money on his $65,000 campaign. Becca's grassroots ef­ fort has been funded solely by contribu­ tions from family members, close friends and from her own savings. Between now and the general election Nov. 5. we expect to be outspent by her opponent's PAC money by about 10 to 1. The point is, while the loss of a few $5 signs is meaningless to her opponent, to us it is critical. What’s more is that the hope of those that allowed us to place the signs on their property has been dashed. Stealing political signs is against the law in Michigan. But aside from breaking the law. you deny the right of a citizen to be a part of the political process. Like Becca. I'm sure other candidates have found that asking a person to display a sign leaves that person feeling engaged in that process, if even in a small way. It is also a part of one's free speech and right to vote. After all. in the end. it is not about who won or lost, but did the outcome really reflect the will of the people? As the campaign intensifies, as it most certainly will, please do not deny the right of the people to openly express their politi­ cal opinions with signs. If you steal our signs and we catch you, we will prosecute you. Let's make this campaign one decided by issues, not thievery. Joe Lukasiewicz. Hastings Voting in primary Aug. 6 is important To the editor: In my attempt to assist County Commis­ sioner Sandy James in some door-to-door campaigning. I have become aware of how many voters are unaware of the importance of primary elections. For example, the primary next Tuesday will be the only opportunity we, in Hope and Rutland townships (District 3), will have to select our representative to the Barry County Commission. The primary election for our county commissioner will actually determine which candidate will be our final elected official for the position. Most assume that the primary is just an elimination stage in our election system. The exception to this is when there is no opposition for that primary winner in the November general election. This is one of those years for us! The pri­ mary will determine whether we have Sandy James or Monica Rappaport as our in­ coming commissioner. Tuesday's primary will be your only opportunity to choose be­ tween two candidates who will bring to the position very different perspectives, qualifi­ cations, experience, and priorities. If you ever wanted your vote to make a difference, I would say that this is one elec­ tion that it will. Hopefully, you can and will put in front of you the material that each candidate has compiled to promote her candidacy and distributed by m*il or handout. It will not be difficult to realize that your vole for one or the other will make a major difference as to how we would be represented on the commission. Please, please get out and vote next Tuesday. Mary 1. Brown Hastings Stakes are too high not to vote Aug. 6 To the editor: I hope that everyone will be a loyal American citizen on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and vote. I am an independent voter who cherishes the freedom to choose whomever we want on the ballot. But that freedom is denied in a primary election, where I am forced to vote all Democratic or all Republican. On my front lawn I have signs promoting four candidates, three of them Democrats and one Republican. The Democratic signs arc for Jennifer Granholm for governor, Rebecca Luka­ siewicz for state representative and Carol Jones Dwyer for precinct delegate. The one Republican is for First District Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson. When Jennifer Granholm is elected our next governor, I think she will be an active provider for al) citizens* needs. In the re­ cent televised debates with her primary op­ ponents, David Bonior and James Blan­ chard, she stressed at the close of the ses­ sion that “I act!” She then presented in­ stances of actions she has taken as attorney genera). A lot of politicians would do well to lis­ ten to Granholm, and not just talk, but act. Rebecca Lukasiewicz deserves to be a political rarity — a Democrat from Barry County elected to serve in Lansing. We need young people like her to enter the po­ litical arena. She is only 22 years old, but she is intelligent, well educated, open minded and comes from a good, respect­ able family. Rebecca will work energeti­ cally and enthusiastically on our behalf. She’s a doer. Carol Dwyer and her husband, Robert, have been active and interested in local politics for a long time. Carol is an attorney with a good reputation. She is honest, friendly and well liked. She's the right choice for precinct delegate. The one Republican I enthusiastically support is Tom Wilkinson. He has had the courage to oppose the purchase and renova­ tion of a former church building for the Commission on Aging and a new Health Department. Wilkinson has wanted all the people to be able to vote on the $3,276 mil­ lion project instead of letting a few county commissioners decide. In the end, it was after seven of eight commissioners voted to go ahead with the project that it was learned that state law won’t permit a referendum on the public expenditure. Since the $3,276 million project was ap­ proved by only seven people instead of the public as a whole, what did the commis­ sioners do, if anything to investigate the en­ tire issue? Upon reading this letter, I hope everyone realizes how important each vote is Aug. 6 to have the right people represent us. Justine McLean, Hastings Gift Suggestion for Any Occasion... Banner Subscription Give Us A Call at 945-9554 *1luA. W—k'i. 2.ueiiian... PUBLIC OPINION: ■ Following the primary? HASTINGS Banner ' The Aug. 6 primary election is approaching. Have you been following the races. If so, what’s gotten you excited, if not, what’s the problem? Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 pimmiv Hastings Bsnnsr, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49056 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Fradaric Jacobs ©resident Vice Pres-dent Staven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Mxmg (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulsef Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Geri Nichols. Hastings: Marc Westover. 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August > . 2002 - Page 5 our readers Karaoke contest at Barry County Fair unfair Geiger has been good to area schools To the editor: Ah, yes., another travesty of fairness at the Barry County Fair. First and foremost, before anyone thinks that this is just another sour grapes letter. I have no family or friends competing at the fair. Because my children enjoy the rides. I like to attend the competitions at the fair each year. I have seen many questionable competitions in the past, but ’he junior karaoke contest this year tops them all. As an accomplished musician, vocalist and music teacher for many years, I could take issue with the winners in the 13-to-17year-old division, but I will leave that for another time. The distribution of prizes to the winners in the contest was so grossly unfair that I would like to focus my com* plaint in that area. There were first through third place win­ ners in two divisions* 12 years and under, and 13-to-17-years-old. It is important to note that there were six prizes for the entire competition: a television with built in VCR. a DVD player, two inexpensive boom box type radios, a Game Boy Advance, and a packet of four computer games, there were To the editor: Public schools in Michigan are al a turn­ ing point. Declining enrollment and in­ creasing expectations and demands from the slate have left many schools with diffi­ cult decisions about budgets and programs. It is important that we, as superinten­ dents, keep an ever-present eye on Lansing and how it impacts us. We write in support of our former State Representative, Terry Geiger, currently running for the Slate Senate in the 24th dis­ trict, which includes Eaton. Allegan and Barry counties. This is not about politics, but about what is best for our districts and the children we educate. Geiger was only in the legislature for six years before being forced out by term lim­ its, but in that short time, he made a huge difference. ~ As term limits continue to impact state government. Geiger will bring more experi­ ence to the legislature in working with the complexities of the school aid budget than, not only his opponents, but also anyone else who may be elected to serve this state anywhere this year. There are very few people in Lansing no designated prizes for each division. As a matter of face, the announcer (Tricia) indi­ cated at the beginning of the competition that there were no designated prizes for first, second or third, either. The winners would pick their prize. This is where it became very unfair. At the end of the competition of both divisions, Tricia indicated that she would announce all three winners in the older division first. So. obviously, the first place winner took the DVD player, second place took the TV/VCR combo, and third took one of the radios. That left only the inex­ pensive prizes. So: first place (in the younger division) got fourth choice! How in the world is this fair, especially when, quite frankly, he did a better job than all of the ones in the older division - and got the most applause? The fairest ways to distribute the prizes would have been to either designate the prizes for each division or, probably fairest to all: to announce first place in the older, then first place in the younger, second place, second place, etc. There were numer­ ous others at the competition who echoed those thoughts too. Issues like this really give a black eye to the community. Many in the crowd were upset, as was the young man who took first place in the younger division. When his father quietly questioned the judges about it. they told him that the value was “about the same." and they would fix it “next year.” The same value for a large TV/VCR and a Game Boy? Please! How dumb do they think people are? If the fair has any integrity at all. they should fix this situation this year and pro­ vide this young man with his choice of a TV/VCR or DVD player. I overheard one remark that I truly hope is wrong, but I d like to share with you: *1 don’t know that young man, but I don’t blame him for being upset. I’ll bet it’s because be had the guts to be the only one up there singing Christian music, and this was sponsored by the country music sta­ tion." Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Sincerely. Molly Pierce Caledonia Why elect anti-gun rights politicians? To the editor, Barry County is by far the most pro-Sccond Amendment county in Michigan. So how is it that so many anti-Second Amend­ ment politicians get elected to county of­ fice? Here are a few examples: I called my county commissioner, Tom Wilkinson, over a year ago and asked him about his stance on the new CCW bill, which was about to go into law. He staled that he was dead set against it, and that no person has the constitutional right to carry a concealed weapon for any reason. He said that the Second Amendment speaks specifi­ cally to the National Guard and not to com­ mon citizens like you and I. Of course we had words, none of which were pleasant, and we haven't spoken since. I also had a similar experience with Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer, who campaigned actively to keep lhe CCW bill from taking effect over a year ago. So the question remains, how do people like this get elected? I believe the answer is apathy on our part and deception on theirs. If you were to ask Wilkinson and DeBoer if they support Second Amendment rights, I think they would probably answer with an enthusiastic "Yes!" In DeBoer's case, he told me that he supports our right to own a shotgun for hunting, but that's about as far as it goes. He is very much in disagreement with Article 1. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution which states "Every person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and lhe stale." In the case of Wilkinson, he can truth­ fully say he supports the Second Amend­ ment, but his interpretation of it is much different than most of the voters in Barry County. I believe he knows this, loo. That’s why he's careful not to publicize this issue. 1 don't believe Wilkinson and DeBoer want us to know they are against the right to keep and bear arms because if enough people knew the truth about them, they would never have been elected. That brings me to my second point, voter apathy. If you don't take the time to ask the candidates point-blank, straight-forward questions about their views, then you have no right to complain when they end up re­ stricting your civil rights and abusing the power you gave them. Don't let politicians dance around your questions! Ask simple questions and demand simple answers. One candidate, however, Terry Geiger, has always supported and voted for your right to keep and bear arms when he was our state representative. Go with the tried and true. Geiger co-sponsored the new CCW law that most of Barry Coumy now enjoys. Now he wants to be our next State Senator. I say wc give him the job because we know that he'll protect our civil rights as well as the rights of the unborn. This is important to me. Take the time and the effort to become informed on the issue of the right to keep and bear arms. Let’s get rid of these anti­ Second Amendment politicians by voting them out of office. We hired them, and we can fire them! Skip Coryell, Hastings, . Director, SW M! Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America Vote pro-Second Amendment Dear editor: It’s about time the pro-Second Amendment voter of this county knew how those who want our support feel about our Second Amendment constitutional right. I can remember when we held the Second Amendment rally on the court house lawn in June of 2001 in support for the new CCW law. County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson was there pressing flesh and telling people how pro-Second Amendment he was. In private, though, it appears not to be the case. Both Skip Coryell and myself had sepa­ rate conversations with him about a year ago. It was just after the Supreme Court upheld the constitution, finally giving the same rights of self-defense as to who are in power or knew someone had. Wilkinson’s response was the same both times. He felt the Second Amendment was not an individ­ ual right, but only the right of the militia and that he was not in support of the new CCW law and he felt that was a danger to the public. When I had conversations with Sheriff Steve DeBoer in our first meeting, he felt the same way Wilkinson does. He gave me the impression that he was willing to rethink his position on CCW, but it turned Gut that he was in with Jennifer Granholm in ‘‘People Who Care about Kids" in trying to overturn the new CCW law. I also take offense to this name implying that those who favor Second Amendment rights don’t care about children. In my suit against the sheriff and the MSP (MSP represented by AG Jennifer Granholm) I was trying to get my right to keep and bear arms that was given only to the elite of this county. They wanted the case dismissed by arguing in court that the constitution does not afford the individual the right to keep and bear arms. Judge Jam s Fisher agreed in his ruling in dis­ missing the case. This is in opposition of what US Attorney General John Ashcroft Geiger has shown fiscal responsibility To the editor: I have been actively involved in City of Hastings government since joining the Hastings City Council in 1992. Over the years, there have been reward­ ing things that have come out of the Michi­ gan Legislature; more so, however, are their disappointing actions. One great dis­ appointment was, and continues to be, their unfunded mandates, in which the state mandates certain action, incurring cost to the city, but they fail to attach a check to pay for their mandates. One of the most egregious failures was the 38% pay increase they failed to stop. I view this as a major "disconnect" with the taxpayers of the state, and a total failure to the people the legislature represents. As a Hastings City Council member, it galls me t□ see the unfunded mandates ar­ rive, when the authors of those mandates are feathering their own nests. One of the candidates for the State Sen­ ate in the 24th District, Patty Birkholz, had the vote and the power to stop this abomi­ nation. This current state representative from Saugatuck has been hollering from the rooftops that she is the candidate with the leadership needed to get (things done. Where was she on this issue for all of Michigan's taxpayers? Where was she for her district? Sure, she'll say there was nothing she could do, and she'll blame the constitution for binding her hands. However, the legis­ lature also found the money to fund this pay extravaganza! On top of that, appro­ priations are within her purview. When Terry Geiger was in the State Leg­ islature and faced this same circumstance, he decreased appropriations in other areas so there was no additional burden to tax­ payers. If only Birkholz had stood up and dealt with this for the taxpayers. Maybe she would have proven herself a real leader. Ef­ fective leadership is what we need all across Michigan. Fortunately, for us in the 24th Senate District, we can vote for Terry Geiger in the Aug. 6 primary, and assure taxpayers in this district of the one true leader in the Michigan Senate. Robert L. May, Councilmember/Mayor Pro-Tern City of Hastings Sandy James ‘there for us’ To the editor: I wish to voice my support for and urge the voters of Hope and Rutland Townships to re-elect Sandy James as County Commissioner representing these two townships. She attends every township board meet­ ing possible and listens to the residents' concerns. She is most accessible and gets answers to questions she’s asked. James works hard for the best interests of residents, whether or not they arc taxpayers or voters. Patricia Albert. Hastings has stated that the constitution does give the individual the right to keep and bear arms. How did all of these people who are against your Second Amendment rights get elected in a county that so cherishes these rights? We now have the chance to vote for a man who had upheld our rights for the sen­ ate, Terry Geiger. He has openly defended your rights and this is why we need him back in Lansing. He is the only candidate to have the backing of MCRGO (Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners) in this district senate race. MCRGO was instrumental in getting the new CCW law through. It is time for voters who cherish their rights to go to the polls and vote pro­ Second Amendment. David Stevens. Barry County Chapter Chairman of MCRGO Middleville who understand the appropriations process as well as Geiger. In his final two years, he was appointed chairman of the House Ap­ propriations Committee, which gave him the opportunity to help his district as few have done before him. He is poised to step back into leadership in the Michigan Sen­ ate, if elected. Not only was he a well-thought-of repre­ sentative, but he is truly who we have to thank for the promise to increase the foun­ dation allowance by $1,000 over three years. Many thought it couldn’t be done, or that it shouldn’t be done, but Geiger be­ lieved in public schools and their mission enough to make it happen. Collectively, we thought it was impor­ tant enough that you know who Terry Gei­ ger is, and why he is the best thing that can happen to our schools with the primary election Tuesday. Aug. 6. Please join us in supporting Terry Geiger for Michigan Slate Senate. Carl Schocssel, Hastings Gunnard Johnson, Lakewood Marsha Wells, Grand Ledge (formerly of Delton-Kellogg) Ronald Archer, Delton-Kellogg Delton responds well to tragedy To the editor: A teacher with 25 years in this commu­ nity, I can proudly say that Delton truly of the greatest places on Earth, with its rolling hillsides deep woods, fields, splendid lakes, and most important, its people. Josh Eddy, a 13-year-old student, re­ cently was critically injured as a spectator in a motocross accident at the Barry County Fair. Within 24 hours of this tragic inci­ dent. the people in this little community, which many say is in the middle of no­ where. responded. Fund-raisers immedi­ ately were organized. The Internet was swamped with messages. Josh has been in a coma at Spectrum Hospital (Butterworth) in Grand Rapids. We can only hope and pray for his recov­ ery. Already there has been a car wash, as students and other local folks have re­ sponded in droves. I think this shows a clear message: Josh Eddy is one of our own. His parents remain overwhelmed by the love that this community has shown to­ ward them and their son. Josh has been a patient on the eighth floor in the Pediatrics Critical Care Unit at Spectrum. I’m sure the family would love to hear from friends and fellow community members. Paul Krajacic, Sixth grade teacher. Delton schools Why so slow on legal opinion? To the editor. There was a question about the legality of the proceedings in last January’s Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and my being told I was ineligible to vote be­ cause my term had expired and I had not been reappointed. I also questioned Jeff McKenzie continu­ ing as the Parks and Rec Board chairman since he had already served his two terms and was no longer eligible (two terms are the maximum). He held the meeting any­ way. At the next board meeting in February I made a motion to ask for a legal opinion as to the legality of the January meeting. The motion passed, though it was not unani­ mous. At the March meeting several of the new board members were very anxious to re­ move the motion from the agenda until a legal opinion was received from the county attorney. When I tried to ask about it in a later meeting I was told I couldn’t because it had been removed from the table. I told them I didn't want it to get lost or forgotten. The question 1 have is how come it takes so long lo get a legal opinion on something like this, but other legal opinions such as opinions on e-mails and referendums, etc., are handled quite quickly? It has been six months since I asked for this opinion. I think the only thing holding this up is that the results might hurt some­ one’s campaign. I will probably get my butt chewed for writing this letter to the editor as a parks commissioner, but maybe you can help. Wesley D. Robinson, Dowling More letters on page 12 To the voters of Hope and Rutland townships: Sandy James is politics as usual. For me, changing the game of politics starts with honesty. Sandy James has not been honest nor upfront in her dealings. The responsibility for spend­ ing excessive tax dollars on a Com­ mission on Aging (COA) building in­ stead of expanding effective outreach programs belongs to Sandy James. The commissioner who sits on the COA board. The commissioner stuck in her old ways of short-term beliefs, manipulating the process and lack of vision. Sandy knows and hides the truth — local politics as usual. To me there is no more powerful tool for change than honesty. On’y a few have had the honesty to say out loud what many were thinking pri­ vately. When it comes to local inter­ governmental cooperation, land use is­ sues, long-term planning and public trust. I have observed dollars and time slip away or hover somewhere be­ tween intent and execution, with the people in the know hoping that the whole mess will simply go away — but remaining unwilling and/or lack­ ing the ability to address the problems head on. I don’t believe that we can make meaningful progress as long as we willingly live a lie. I will not accept politics as usual on its old. dishonest Let’s throw the rascals out To the editor: I encourage all the residents to go and vote Aug. 6 and vote out incumbents. The City Council voted to close Mill Street except Joe Bleam and Don Spencer. Mr. Spencer’s replacement. I have not had a chance to see what his position would have been. What I cannot understand is that over two months ago a lady suggested that coun­ cil block off Mill Street for two months and see what happens. Why won’t they at least try it? God only knows their reason. I sure don’t. Regarding the county commissioners, please vote off Jeff MacKenzie. Jim French. Clare Tripp. Sandy James. Ken Neal, and Wayne Adams for not allowing the people of the county *o vote on the COA and Health Department location on North Broadway. Only Tom Wilkinson and Tom Wing continually voted “no" on the loca­ tion and using extra tax money saved by the county administration of which I say good job. I do not believe there was a resident who did not agree that a new Health Department and COA was not needed, but only on the approval of the people, and locate it on property already owned by the county. I researched a 200-car parking ramp and four-story building giving even space for the library, right in downtown Hastings. This is our opportunity Aug. 6 to voice our opinion, so let’s vote them out of office, even if you would have to vote for a person running on the Democratic ticket. Theodore F. Bustance Hastings terms. I want a county government that values individuals, is transparent and collaborative, that respects rela­ tionships as the foundation of all good, growing, healthy communities. I want to build a governmental structure that looks more like a network than a pyra­ mid. Where the commissioners value what is ethical above what is expedi­ ent. The old command and control struc­ ture inspired or inherited by the old re­ gime is simply not effective. It does more harm than good and is definitely not creative and inspiring. How about a county government that works differently. Where lives are lived honestly and lives are integrated, not delegated. The people have said no to the COA ballot proposal three times. Now the COA is included in a $4,000,000 package manipulated through a loophole in state law so you are NOT allowed to vote on how your tax dollars are spent — an acticn led by Sandy James. But wait, there is something you can vote on — who you want as your county commis­ sioner. The power to change is in your hands on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Please vote wisely and honestly. But most impor­ tantly, VOTE. Monica Rappaport Republican Candidate for County Commissioner Rutland and Hope Townships Paid for hy the Monica Rappaport for County Commissioner Committee I �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 CARNESVILLE - Mark Allen Weeks, age 43. of Fanners Academy Road in Carnesville, died Tuesday. July 9, 2002. Bom July 3.1959 in Barry County.Mich.. he had lived in Stephens and Franklin coun­ ties for the past four years. He was an auto mechanic at Johnny’s Auto Repair in Royston. He was a Christian and loved to ride his motorcycle. Survivors include his mother, Esther Cousins King of Burlington. Mich.; his father. Paul A. Weeks of Lewiston. Mich.; a son. Alexander Weeks and a daughter. Adeline Weeks, both of Billings. Mont; a sister. Tracy Weeks of Tocca; a brother. Ernest Weeks of Zeeland. Mich.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday. July 13 from the chapel of W'hitlock Mortuary with the Rev. Don scon officiating. Burial followed at Roselane Cemetery. Whitlock Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. J-Ad Graphics "The Colorful Printers" North of Hastings on M-43 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sun­ QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-^9 West Pastor Ken Vaugnt (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m -11 ajn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev, Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Mass Sunday at 9:30 am day School IIXX) tm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL FAITH UNITED METHODIST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rut­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11XX) a m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p m 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Times. Worship Service 9:45 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursday* senior meals 12-noon Saturday night* Praise Service* 7:30 p.m. For HASTINGS more information call the church ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garmon. Pattor. Sunday School 9:30 a m.; classes for all ages Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19): Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Brmdwas. Hasting*. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE," 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m . SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10 45 a m ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m; Wednesday Bole Study and Pray'.T 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. ~ 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector Mr. F William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6.00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday 700 p.m Services for Adult*. Teeny and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Suu-lay School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 9:45 a m . Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesdav Praver Bible 7:00 p.m ‘ CHURCH office HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995 Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am to 12 noon. Sunday Mormng: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6­ 12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 pm., Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices -9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11XX) am. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6 00 p.m. For more infor­ mation call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hus:wick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Com­ mon Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cumc, Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9.30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Fumly Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and IlXX) a.m Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church Jr. and Sr High Youth Sunday evenings HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boll wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. I0.XJ010:45 a.m_ Sunday School for all age* end our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookie* win be available between the wonhip services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid * Tir-x" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd (Across from Tom* Market) We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North Su Hastings. Rev. eney Field. Friday, Aug. 2- 6:00 pm Wedding Rheanal; 6:30 Bat­ tle Cat* Ball Game. Saturday. Aug. 3 - 3XX) p.m. Wedding; 8:00 p.m. Narcotic* Anonymous Sun­ day. Aug. 4 - 8:00 & 10:00 a_m Worship Monday. Aug. 5 - 7 XX) p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Aug. 6- 6:30 p.m. Softball game at Bob King Park; 7:00 p.m. Anonymous; 7:00 pm Workship Committee Meet­ ing Wednesday.Aug 7 - 7XX) p.m. Worship. 8:00 pan. The Way. Overeaten HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church street* Church phone: (616) 945­ to all floors Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education GRACE COMMUNIT CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; 10:30 am Church Service This information on worship services is ’ these local businesses: WREN Fl NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS HASTINGS AND GUN LAKE - Agnes M. Hoevenair. age 90, of Hastings and Gun Lake died Wednesday. July 24. 2002 in the presence of her family at Woodland Terrance in Bridgman. Michigan. Mrs. Hoevenair was bom on Dec. 3.1911 at Jackson County, Mich., the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (French) Haven. She was raised in the Leslie/Onondaga. MI area as a child and attended rural school there. She came to Barry County in 1920, graduated Hastings High School in 1929. She was married to Edgar “Dutch" Hoevenair on July 7. 1934. Mrs. Hoevenair assisted her husband in the operation of the local Hastings Amoco Oil Company agency from 1946 until 1969 as agency booKkeeper. Previously employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for several years. She was a life member and past matron of Order of Eastern Star No. 7. East Baltimore Extension Group, former mem­ ber of Gun Lake Women’s Club, enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a former mem­ ber of the Barry County Sportswomen’s Club, long time Red Cross volunteer. Mrs. Hoevenair is survived by her daugh­ ter, Joan Rae (Brad) Wire of Stevensville. MI; granddaughter. Morgan Wire of Stevensville. Mi; and sister. Elenor Haven of Hastings. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband. Edgar on Sept. 7. 1992; sister, Beth Kilborn. Senices were held Saturday. July 27. 2002 at lhe Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Nelson E. Lumm officiated. Burial was at Hastings' Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Berrien County Cancer Society or Berrien “We Can Ride'* 4-HCIub for Handicap Horseback Riding program. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 am - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments 10 00 tm - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four Junior Church for ages five through second grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spmt-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10JO ajn . 600 p.m; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David ard Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone t* Someone Spe­ cial.** For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 | Agnes M^ioevenair | 9574. Barrier free building with formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Inlcnm Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah * Ark Preschool Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries Fri­ day. Aug. 2 - 2:00-8:30 p.m Pic­ tures being taken for Directory Dining Room Saturday. Aug 3 - 10:00-5:00 p.m. Pictures being taken for Directory - Dining Room Sunday.Aug 4 - 9 00am. Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship. 10:00 a.m. Personnel Committee Lounge; 10.30 a m Contempo­ rary Worship Service; 10:50 a.m. Children'* Worship The 9 00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during noth Service* Children's Worship i* available during both services Monday. Aug. 5 - 7:00 p.m Christian Edu­ cation Committee - Senior High Classroom Wednesday. Aug 7 6:45 p.m Praise Team. 7 00 p m PNC meet* in Adult Education Classroom Member F DIC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Joshua A. Duits HASTINGS - Joshua A. Duits, age 23. of Hastings, died Friday, July 26. 2002 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Josh was bom on April 2. 1979 in Hastings, ML the son of Rick A. and Sharon Lynn (Inman) Duits. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hasting^ schools, graduating in 1997 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Michigan Career and Technical Institute, graduating with honors. His employment included: TNR Mach­ ine in Delton, worked as an independent computer designer of architectural/industrial designs and MC Supply in Hastings. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, avid sports enthusiast enjoying motorcross. NASCAR and hunting. Most important to Josh was his loving family and a host of friends. Josh is survived by his parents. Sharon and Rick Duits; sister. Karrie Neil-Cross of Waterford. MI; brothers, Chadwick H. Neil of Hastings and Thomas Clinton (Angela) Neil of Hastings; nieces, Chasity and Joumi Neil; nephew. Gage Pederson; paternal grandmother, Greta Duits of Nashville; sev­ eral aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death were paternal grandfather. Donald Duits; maternal grand­ parents, Dorotha and Jerry Frost and Helen and Victor Inman. There will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial reception at the church will immediately follow services. A candlelight memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. I. 2002 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Joshua A. Duits Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Douglas Grummet, age 46, of Hastings passed away Friday. July 19, 2002 in Gauting. Germany after a long & courageous battle with cancer. . He is survived by four children, Douglas, Christopher, Sarah and Nicole; parents. Wendall & Joyce Grummet; brother. David Grummet (Alissa Davis); sister, Debra (Michael) Farrant; four nephews and a special friend Donna Wohlford and her family. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday. August 7. 2002 at 7:00 P.M. at the Grandville United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may *be made for the children s educational fund. Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday. Aug. I 6:30 pm Softball game at Ch­ elevator Donelda A. Allen BATTLE CREEK - Donelda Avis Allen, age 77. of Battle Creek, died July 23. 2002 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom Feb. 4. 1925 to Donald and Elva Pearl (Himes) Funk in Battle Creek. She was a licensed real estate agent working for Ira Hoffman Realty and with her husband's firm. Jesse C. Mack Realty in Hickory Comers. She was a life member of lhe V.F.W. Auxiliary Delton 422, a member of the Prudence Nobels Chapter 366 O.E.S. of Hickory Comers, the Tropical Chapter 38 O.E.S. of Bartow. Fla., the Battle Creek chapter of D.A.R., the First United Methodist Church of Bartow, and the Barry County Extension Women’s Organization. She ran a nursery and lived at Fair Lake for many years and enjoyed lake life, as well as hunting, fishing and playing golf. She is survived by her husband C.B. Allen of Battle Creek; daughter. Loretta (Gary) Fuller of Battle Creek; son. James (Kim) Mack of Phoenix. Ariz.; four grand­ children; stepsons. John E„ William F. and Robert Todd Allen of Battle Creek, and Daniel C. Allen of Virgini; Beach. Va.: sev­ eral step grandchildren; and sister, Margaret Willi of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jesse C. H. Mack in 1976; daugh­ ter, Diana Criswell in 1988 and brother. Donald Funk. There is no visitation scheduled. A pri­ vate family committal will take place at Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorials to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Shaw Funeral Home. Douglas Grummet Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and A_______ u.a.’iies Mark Allen Weeks I We Process COLOR FILM! We Make COLOR Copies! We Do COLOR Printing! f 4 | Sharon R. Habegger MIDDLEVILLE - Sharon R. Habegger. age 63. of Middleville, passed away Thursday, July 25. 2002 at home. Sharon Rose Habegger was bom on July 26, 1938 at home. Monroe, Ind., the daugh­ ter of Amos and Rosalene (Marsh) Hirschy. She was raised in Monroe, Ind. and attend­ ed Adams Central High School, Monroe, Ind., graduating in 1956. She was married to James Habegger on July 7, 1956 al Cross Reformed Church, Berne, Ind. An awesome homemaker, known for her country cooking and pies. She was an avid gardener, doll collector and antique collec­ tor. She attended Middleville United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband. Jim (James) Habegger of Middleville; two daughters. Vickie (Tim) Welton of Middleville, Diane Habegger of Augusta, MI; two sons. Bruce (Kathy) Habegger of Tipp City. Ohio, Steven (Marge) Habegger of Empire, Ml; 16 grandchildren; her father, Amos Hirschy of Beme, IN; mother­ in-law, Dolores Reichard of Rockford. OH; one sister, Colleen (Henry) Sipe of Lebanon. TN; two brothers, Clifford (Vera) Hirschy of Texas; Dwight (Doris) Hirschy of Beme, IN; many friends, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her moth­ er, Rosalene Hirschy. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Obituaries continued on page 7 Get your color film processed at J-Ad Graphics FAST SERVICE plus QUALITY PRODUCT! “Geno” Former Hastings area resident. Eugene Geno' Argo, age 70. passed away, quietly. Thursday. July 25. al Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Argo, who had been ill for some lime, died from complications of pneumo­ nia. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Jinny) Argo, of Kalamazoo. MI; son. Rick Argo, of Hastings. MI; and daughters, Audrey Cox, of Thompkinsville. KY, Tina Papazian. of Nashville, MI. and Vickey L. Argo, of Dorr. MI; as well as. three grand­ children and two great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Borgess. especially. Nurse Barb and Pastor Debi. for their care, concern, and patience. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please send donations, in his memory to: American Diabetes. Memorial and Honor Program, P.O. Box 2680. North Canton. OH. 44720. I Edward Johannes Suntken OLIVET - Edward Johannes Suntken, 96, of Olivet, died Monday. July 29, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Suntken was bom Sept. 10, 1905 in Mason County. HL. the son of Johannes and Mary (Eilers) Suntken. He was an avid deer hunter and trapper until his 93rd birthday and enjoyed many years fanning north of Charlotte. Mr. Suntken was also employed at Motor Wheel until his retirement in 1966. He is survived by his wife, Beulah (Guy) Suntken; sons. Lawrence (Jill) of Charlotte. Lavem (Marilyn) of Olivet, Loyal of , Brighton. LaGrand of Charlotte; six grand­ children; 15 great grandchildren: and sister. Marie Shafe of Olivet. He was predeceased by brothers. William, George, Paul and Victor. Funeral services will be held at I p.m. Thursday. Aug. I. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Scon Brood offici­ ating. Interment will be at Gresham Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or Ainger bible Church. Further information available at www. prayfuneral.com. | Judith Mary Thoresen HASTINGS ■ Judith Mary Thoresen. age 61. of Algonquin Lake. Hastings, MI, passed away Friday, July 26, 2002, at her Lome surrounded by the love of her family. Judy was bom in Benton Harbor. Ml on Jan. 31, 1941. the daughter of David and Violet (Nothnagel) Schulert. She received her BS degree from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in counseling from Michigan State University. For over 29 years, she was a teacher and counselor in the Cedar Springs Public Schools retiring in 1996. Judy gave of her time and talents as a vol­ unteer for the American Red Cross working in disaster relief throughout the United States. A member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church she was a choir member for 30 years and her great love of music was expressed through her singing and the play­ ing of the oboe. She is survived by her husband of 24 years. Bob Thoresen. Also surviving are two daughters, Cindy and Jeff Kaczmarczyk of Hastings. Debra Shimmel of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren. Jessica. Michael and David Kaczmarczyk; her brothers and sisters, Norma (Lany) Pryor. David (Ann) Schulert. all of Grand Ledge. Paul (Jill) Schulert of Arcadia, Bruce (Bonnie . Schulert of Grand Ledge, Joy (Tom) Ruby of South Lyon. Violet Ruth Schulert of Lansing and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister. Dorothy Durst. Funeral services were held Monday, July 29 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 134 N. Division. Rev. Charles Howell officiated. For those who wish, memorials may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, the American Red Cross or the Cedar Springs Education Foundation. The family is being served by Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Service. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 - Page 7 ■4------- BOY, Jacob James, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 5. 2002 at 2:36 a.m. to Rebecca and Daniel Quist of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Gift wrapped in a package weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 17 inches long, Brent Tanner Sweet made his arrival on June 26th, 2002 at 11:28 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital. Proud parents are Brent and Rachelle (Erb) Sweet of Lake Odessa. Tan­ ner was welcomed home by a big sister, Shalea 11, and big brother. Timothy 2. Grandparents are Jar.et Erb of Clarksville. Sanford and Paula Sweet of East Jordan and great grandmother Alice Sweet of East Jordan. BOY, Blake Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 23, 2002 at 10:51 a.m. to Jenny (Kenney) and Rob Lazarus of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Lakes to celebrate Hammond-Dykstra 40th anniversary plan to wed Sept. 28 Hastings residents William and Irene (Hammond) Lake were wed 40 years ago on January 6, 1962. The couple celebrated their anniversary on July 21, 2002 with a surprise family potluck dinner. They have one son. Michael and Latricia Lake and a granddaughter Mikayla Lake. Doug and Cindi Hammond of Hastings, along with Wes and Lou Ann Dykstra of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their children. Melissa and Matt. Melissa is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. Matt graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, in 1993. After years of friendship, their relation­ ship took a step forward into a deep endur­ ing love leading them to be united forever in marriage on Sept. 28. 2002. Following the ceremony, the couple will honeymoon on a Caribbean cruise, return­ ing to reside at their home on Gun Lake. GIRL, Kayla Ruth, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 13.2002 to Mickey and There­ sa Watson of Middleville. Weighing 10 lbs. 0 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Aliyah Sue. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 21, 2002 to Torie LaBrash and Jerry Galaviz of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Dylan Patrick, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on June 20. 2002 at 1:49 a.m. to Patrick and Tamara Murphy of Nashville. Ml. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Koltin Richard, born at Pennock Hospital on July 9. 2002 at 9:10 p.m. to Kirk and Karri Essner of Freeport. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Grace Irene, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 6, 2002 at 10:20 p.m. to Tim Densham and Tracy Blakeman-Densham of Wayland. Ml. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOV Jonathan Edward, bom al Pennock Hospital on July 2. 2002 at 803 p.m. to Jon and Lawanda Figel of Lake Odessa Weigh­ ing S lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Austin Adam, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 5. 2002 at 11:43 a.m. to Kris­ ten and Devan Endres of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Austin Robert, bom al Pennock Ho»pital on July 9 2002 at 8:10 p.m. to Robert and Amy Fenstemaker of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long BOY, Michael Alan Kopf. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 10. 2002 at 2:10 p.m. to Carrie Stow and Jason Kopf of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8.1 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hallie Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 9. 2002 at 3:14 p.m. to Angel­ ica McNeil of Ionia. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Carson Kristopher, bom at Spectrum Hospital on June 23, 2002 at 10:13 p.m .to Kris and Tammy Hhkely of Freeport. Weighing 3 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Bob and Shirley Slocum of Freeport and Randy and Shirley Blakely of Freeport. GIRL, Cassandra Kay Ritchie, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on July 18.2002 at 1:50 p.m. to Lori and David Ritchie of Shelbyville. MI. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs and 20 inches long. BOY, Emmi Josephine, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 15, 2002 at 9:05 p.m. to Mike and Amy Klein of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Cody Max Martin, bom at Pennock Hospital at July 14, 2002 to Andrew Martin and Lisa Meyers of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. I ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Matthew Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 11,2002 al 2:15 a.m. to DJ and Michelle Hewitt of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. Pleasantview Church Bible school is Aug. 4-9 The boys and girls from Pleasantview Family Church are extending an invitation to young people in the Lacey/Pleasantvicw area to attend their sum­ mer vacation Bible school program. Elenor Haven to mark 80 years An 80th birthday is coming up on Aug. 1st for Elenor Haven. It will be celebrated with family at Okemos near Lansing on Aug. 10th. Elenor worked for 12 years for the Hastings Manufacturing Co.. 32 years for the E.W. Bliss Co. and has volunteered at the Hastings Public Library for close to 17 years. Those wishing to send her a card may address it to 205 East North St., Hastings, MI 49058. Larry Dean Selleck, Hastings and Priscilla Dawn Case, Hastings. Jarard John David Allison, Delton and Evelyn Nathalie Nap, Delton. Don Watson Higgins. Hastings and Sondra Lee Sitko, Hastings. Brian Dale Seymour, Bellevue and Lori Marie Maiville, Hastings. Floyd Lecroy Totten. Hastings and Sherri Lynn Gray. Hastings. Luke Michael Storm, Hastings and Stacia Diane Guernsey, Hastings. Jonathon Frederick Smith. Dowling and Sirena Sue Miller. Bellevue. Henry Willis Whilden, Middleville and Angela Jackson, Middleville. Brian John Bishop. Hastings and Christina Marie Todd. Hastings. Robert Scoit Baker, Woodland and Kristina Lynn Morton. Freeport. Michael Patrick Bond, Bellevue and Linda Kay Marshall. Bdlevue. Eric James Morgan. Hastings and April Diann Clawson. Hastings. Joseph Thompson. Delton and Tracy Lynn Roe, Delton. Christopher Matthew Wieringa. Mid­ dleville and Lisa Jane Eddy. Middleville. Scott Allen Lewis. Hastings and Nicole Lynn Reid. Hastings. Roger Dale Ma>. Nashville and Jeanne Marie Scerali, Nashville. Aaron Michael Carpenter. Rochester Hills and Nichole Marie Wieland, Lake Odessa. Jeffrey Duane Gales. Wayland and Vicky Lynn Gales. Wayland. Jason Ray Parks. Hastings and Holly Jo Corson. Freeport. Adam Dexter Smclker. Cry stal Lake. Illi­ nois and Stacy Elizabeth Klein. Crystal Lake. Illinois. Thomas Allen DeBruin. Middleville and Kimberly Sue Batson. Middleville. Scott Allen Mathe. luikc Odessa and Christina Kay Wineman. Ijikc Odessa. Watson-Strimback plan Sept, wedding The parents of Heidi Laurie Watson and James J. Strimback are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Heidi is a 1998 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2002 graduate of Siena Heights University, with a bachelors degree in human service administration. She is currently employed by Metropolitan Title Company in Hastings. James is a 1997 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Grand Rapids Community College in industrial engineer­ ing. He is currently employed at Middleville Tool & Die. A Sept. 14. 2002 wedding is being planned. The couple will reside in Hastings. This year’s VBS will be held Monday through Friday, Aug. 4-9, from 9 to 11 JO a.m. Children 4 to 12 years of age are wel­ come to attend. The theme for this years program is “The Mysiery of History — To Obey or Not to Obey.” The program is being presented by Uncle Bob Homan from the Rural Bible Mission of Kalamazoo. The children will share a fun time with music, Bible and song drills, scripture memorization and special daily Bible sto­ ries. Refreshments will be provided at the end of each day's activities. On Thursday, Aug. 8, al 7 p.m., the chil­ dren will present a program for their par­ ents and other family members and friends to show all that they have learned through­ out the week. Pleasantview Family Church is located at 2601 Lacey Road, south of Dowling. For more information, call the church at (269) 758-3201 or Marsha McCarty at (269) 721­ 9019. GIRL, Natalie Shaine. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 10. 2002 at 4:17 a.m. to Wendy Mai of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Sara Elizabeth, boot at Fennock Hospital on July 10. 2002 at 10:30 p.m. to Jennifer and Joel DeYoung of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Joslyn Kiara, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 2. 2002 at 8.59 ajn. to Mindy and Jeremy Cassel of Portland. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. ObltUMy ~Jamc^M^chUd~ HASTINGS - James M. Schild, age 66. of Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 27. 2002 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home. Mr. Schild was bom Feb. II, 1936 in Ionia, Mich., the son of Carl and Edna (Israelson) Schild. He was raised and schooled in Ionia, graduating from Ionia High School in 1954. He married Rosemary Palmatter in Ionia. Mich. They moved io Hastings in 1977. Jim served in the U.S. Army from November 1961 to November 1963. He worked for the Abstract and Title Company, Burgdorf Pools, for the Detroit News, and the Enquirer News. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Edna Schild. Surviving are his wife, Rosemary; three sons, Steve (Cindy) Gabrick. James (Cheryl) Schild of Hastings, Scott Schild of Hastings; four daughters. Chris Gabrick. Tammy Miller of Nashville, Robin Schild of Kentucky. Mary (Thomas) Gilbert of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; six brothers and sisters; several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family. Respecting his wishes, there is no visita­ tion. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Aug. I. 2002 at 2 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, with full military honors. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught will officiate. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Bassetts have 5 generations The Bassetts welcomed Destiny Krin Abate to their family as the fifth generation. Destiny was welcomed by Great Great Gramma Dorothy Todd. Great Gramma Ellen Bassett, Grampa Dennis Bassett and mother. Sara Bassett. Barry County is at a critical stags in regards to land use planning, natural resource protection and economic development. Now it not the time for politicians who are in it for the perks and lack leadership qualifications. Now Is the time for local community people who are Involved in the assessments and needs of the county to contribute their time, talents and education to guide Barry County through growth while sustaining the quality of life we all cherish. MONICA RAPPAPORT WANTS TO CHANGE THE FACE OF BARRY COUNTY POLITICS She will work to: • Continue building and supporting effective programs for seniors, children and families Ballet w Pointe Mon., August 5th 1-3pm Er 5-8pm Tues., August 6th l-3pm Er 5-8pm Gymnastics CLASSES START THE WEEK OF SEPT. 9TH Lyrical w w Jazz Hip Hop September tuition is due at registration to hold your place In doss Rate* per month: $30 - 45 minute class $35 - 1 hour class (Cecchetti & Pointe Classes) Tap Combination For more information, please call Class for 3-6 Kelly Sanderson, Director yrs. old 616-374-7991 • Involve all those who have a stake in how land is used and developed in Barry County in the creation of a comprehensive county land use master plan within two years • Establish regular evening meetings of the Barry County Beard of Commissioners • Commit the county to fully partnering and supporting Hastings, Middleville, Freeport. Woodland, Nashville and Delton. • Bring per diems, mileage and miscellaneous expenses of county commissioners to within reason • Do away with exorbitant major health core packages for county commissioners, since they are officially part-time public servants t- ,-vi ' j—, r 1 L VOTE AUG. 6 FOR REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MONICA RAPPAPORT ac*o«»y | BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONER Rappaport ts running tn Dwtnct 3. which induces Rutland and Hope Townships Paid for by the Monica Rappaport for Barry County Commissioner Committee XT1 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 1. 2002 Odessa. Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 6, at the Lake Odessa Community Library. There will be a report on the bratwursl sale at the park in early July. Any interested patron of the library is welcome to attend. Tuesday, Aug. 6. is election day for the primary contests. There are six ballot pro­ posals for which Stale Representative Gary Newell sent a mailing with no partisan rec­ ommendation. There are contests for state representative, stale senator, governor and more. Voting here is done at the Odessa Township Hall on M-50. Laurel Drive. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Aug. 10. Shirley Hodges will return to speak. This time her topic will be “Church Records. The Tie That Binds.” The society had an exhibit all during Depot Day with attendants who were willing to talk family ancestry with anyone who stopped by. There u ere several booklets for sale on tax records for Odessa Township for many years before 1900. county plat maps for only $4 covering every township, county history books reprinted, family tree charts and more. A variety of events follow with antique appraisal in September, a program on the Revolutionary soldier, workshop in Family Tree Maker software and history of Ionia. Pam and Paul Carmichael of Birmingham came Saturday to attend Depot Day. While doing so they met a dis­ tant relative and enjoyed a tour of Central United Methodist Church at which Pam’s great-grandfather. Rev. Alexander Luther, was once pastor. Her grandparents met dur­ ing the Luther pastorale. Pam is the daugh­ ter of Luther Lawrence, who lived in the Detroit area. The Carmichaels have visited lhe antique mall downtown a number of times on their way from home to the Lawrence family cottage at Holland. Donald Gostnell. whose death was listed here last week was lhe son of Elmer and Eulah Gostnell. brother of Helen at Hastings. Debbie Kasdorf of Palo. Jerry of Ohio. He was 49 and is survived also by his wife Lisa. son. Donald Craig Gostnell of Lake Odessa, two grandchildren, aunts and uncles. In the business news of the GR Press there was a Saturday item about Earl Strater of Sixth Avenue, a vice president at Progressive AE joining the company’s mar­ keting group in the area of new business development for fields of engineering, con­ struction and architecture. The tenth Depot Day was a big success, with fine weather except for a noontime E7]@W70 Donate cells Geraldine Klahn, Tom Reiser, Madelyn Bessmer view the plaque just unveiled. In the background are cunent owners of Village True Value Lumber, Tom and Jo Raines. Former owners Al and Kay Klein. John Calcott chatting with Kathy Reser Warren. shower. The large tent accommodated most of the spectators. The food aroma drifted over the crowd, who bought brats and hot dogs, ice cream and cold drinks. Raffle tickets were sold all day. Visitors swarmed the exhibits inside. The sale item new this year was a pottery crock made by Roseville Potteries. All 36 pieces sold in record time long before the day ended. A sewing exhib­ it included two signature quilts, two old machines, sewing notions and patterns from decades ago. The Reiser exhibit used at the Barry County Fair was shown along with a showcase and table of Reiser Lumber items. The early afternoon events were well attended, with all members of the Reiser family and subsequent owners of the lum­ ber business. Special was the arrival of Madelyn Reiser Bessmer from Los Angeles, back for her first time in 60 years. A treat for her was to see her cousin. Geraldine Klahn, brought for lhe day by her family. Dick and Barbara Graef. Madelyn had never met the other Reiser family mem­ bers before. She spoke words of gratitude to the Society and to the community. A histo­ ry of the company was read by John Waite. Lynda Cobb then unveiled the plaque of Reiser items, which will be on permanent display within the dep- ‘'museum. Michelle (Cusack) Reiser introduced all the Reiser family on stage. After a lapse ut a few min­ utes, mostly spent in photo shots of family members, the Reiser singers entertained the crowd. Mother Carole and daughter Kathy Warren alternated on keyboard . varied for the day by Bob Huyck. The music was a variety of combinations with lhe entire group and some trios. Those singing were Ed Reiser and wife. Carole, son Tom, daughters Lori McNeil. Kathy Warren. Marla Matthews and husband. Tim. They sang both secular and sacred music. Village Manager Billy Yost took the stage with John Waite and made some remarks about the Janie Rodnguez Award and its purpose. By then members of Janie’s family and most of the past recipients of the award were on stage with some substitute family members representing those who are deceased. The manager then announced that this year’s winner is Larry Dye. He and his family members, including his 90-plus year father Wilbur went on stage. This included four of his daughters, their spous­ es and several grandchildren along with his wife. Barbara. Son-in-law Perry S trim back spoke on behalf of Larry with reasons aplenty why he could be selected this year. Larry chose not to make any comments, totally surprised, by the award. The clog dancers, the Nashville Strings. Center Stage dancers, the bagpiper, the trope of Irish dancers all added to the plea­ sure of the day. Minutes before five the raf­ fle tickets were well tumbled and shuffled. Maria Dye. daughter of Rachelle Dye. drew See Lake Odessa, page 9 Dear Annie: Disability has a huje im­ pact on our society One in five Americans. 54 million people, have disabilities that im­ pact our daily lives. People with disabilities want to be recognized for what they can do, not what they can’t, but all too often, they do not have lhe opportunity to participate in and contribute to society. Americans with disabilities trail the rest of the population in access to education, employment and com­ munity involvement. A new program takes a novel approach to improve this situation. There are an esti­ mated 55 million old cellular phones tucked away in drawers axound the country. We are asking your readers to donate their old cell phones to Sprint Project Connect, recently launched through the help of campaign spokesperson and award-winning actress Marlee Matlin. Phones can be dropped off at any participating Sprint Store or Easter Seals location nationwide, or readers can see a list by accessing our Web site, www.nod.org. These phones will be recy­ cled or resold, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the National Organization on Disability and Easter Seals. Thank you for helping us get the word out so cell phones can be donated and lives can be reinvigorated. Sincerely. - Christo­ pher Reeve. Vice Chairman. National Orga­ nization on Disability. Washington. D.C. Dear Christopher Reeve: Thank you for writing. You have been an inspiration to the world, and I am more than happy to help. Please, readers, find those old cell phones, and lake them to your nearest Sprint Store, or access the Web site to get a list of locations. Your cooperation can make a huge difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities. Tattoo risk Dear Annie: I am an 18-year-old girl and would like to get a small tattoo of an angel way down on my back. I think it would look really cool. Lots of my friends have tattoos, including my best friend, who put a butterfly on her neck. Here’s the problem: My father has threat­ ened to disown me if I get a tattoo. My mother cries every time I bring up the sub­ ject. and my older breeher says no decent You know the area How about the area code? It’s changing Area code 616 is being divided to meet the demand for new numbers. of thane Venzoo aechangM wa dwtga To accommodate the growing need tor new phone, tax and wireless numbers in Michigan, the current 616 area code is being divided and a new 269 area code added. Beginning 227 320 435 512 639 673 782 236 367 436 539 641 674 783 253 386 445 543 646 679 809 Juty 13. 2002, you should start using the new 269 area code when you call from area code 616 to area code 269. Ybu should also use the 616 area code when calling from area code 269 to area code 616. But if you forget, your calls will still get through until February 15. 2003. After that date, your calls from one area code to another will no longer be completed without dialing the area code. That gives you five months to reprogram any automatic dialing equipment you have, such as fax machines and modems, and get into the habit of dialing with the new area code • Rates aren’t changing. A local call will still be a local call; a toll call will still be a toll call. • Your local calling area won't change. Even though you may dial an area code to complete a local call, It will still be a local call. • Dialing 911 and 411 will stay the same. Remember: Use the new 269 area code. It's a good idea to get into the liabit of using it now After February 15. 2003. your calls won t be completed wthout the new code Update your contacts and information. Plan to change business stationery, packaging and advertising, and update your personal phone book. Reprogram your automatic dialing equipment. These may indude faxes, Internet dial up numbers, alarm circuits, speed dialers and Call Forwarding QuastIons? if you have questions about the new area codes, visit our Web site at www.verizon.com/areacodes Telephone numbers beginning **h any from area code 616 to area code 269: 256 264 266 273 278 279 306 310 guy would ever be attracted to a girl with a tattoo. I am not talking about snakes run­ ning up my arms and vines on my legs. My tattoo would be small and discreet, and no one would see it unless I wanted them to. How can I persuade my family to let me do this? - Bare Skin in Los Angeles. Dear Bare Skin: You are 18 years old and do not need your parents' permission to get • tattoo. While • small, half-hidden angel should not create an uproar, your family is concerned you might be sorry later. Laser surgery can remove most tattoos, but the process can be both painful and time-con­ suming. Tattoos should be considered per­ manent If you decide to go through with this, be sure to have the tattoo done by a reputable practitioner. There is a very real risk of he­ patitis and other blood-borne diseases when needles are involved. Don’t cover D«ir Annie: My best friend. "Donna." is having an affair with a married man. Donna is also married. I strongly disapprove of what’s going on and have told her so. Donna wants to tell her husband she is at my place when she meets her lover, and she expects me to cover for her. I don’t want to lose my friend. Any ideas? - Jennie. Dear Jennie: Donna should not pul you in the middle of her ugly little scandal. Let her know if Hubby calls, you will not lie. If this ends the friendship, so be it Family fued Dear Amde: I am having a problem with my adult children, they are all in their 30s. My son. Dennis, is usually wonderful to me. but he has a temper and has alienated his sisters with his snide remarks. Lately, the three of them cannot be in the same room without starting an argument. Family gatherings are a nightmare. One of my daughters refuses to come if Dennis is going to be present. Last week. I suggested to Dennis that he consider getting therapy to help him with his temper. He flew off the handle, saying I always think there is something wrong with him. He accused me of taking his sisters’ sides in all these arguments, which is not the case. I cannot even discuss the subject with him any longer. 1 truly want my children to get along. Their behavior is painful for me, and frankly. I do not see the situation improving in the future. Is there anything I can do? Upset Mom in California. Dear Mom: It sounds like the whole fam­ ily could benefit from counseling, but you cannot force someone to see a therapist. While you may not be able to control how your children feel about one another, you CAN control how they behave in your pres­ ence. Set some ground rules. Tell them you know they have problems gening along, but you hope, deep down, that they still love one another. From now on. you do not want to hear them speaking negatively about one another. In fact, at the next family gather­ ing. ask them to think of one positive thing to say about each of their siblings. You’d be surprised how effective this simple practice can be. Pull up roots? Dear Annie: 1 am engaged to a very nice man who lives in England. 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Are you sure to the ww code_________________________ 616___________ 1 .1 1 616 XXX-XXXX you want to marry him? 266 uni 1 266 XXX-XXXX It is perfectly reasonable for you to want a place of your own. A 40-something man should not be living with his mother, nor should he expect you to share those XXX-XXXX arrangements. Once your son is settled, J 1 616 XXX-XXXX why not plan an extended visit to London so the two of you can look at houses to­ gether? It will also give you an opportunity i 1269 XXX-XXXX to see if this is what you really want before -J . 1 616 XXX-XXXX 616 you pull up roots and replant yourself 416 462 561 650 686 816 422 485 592 651 689 853 Or call us toll-free at 1 800 483-4000 for Residential Customers 1 800 483-5000 tor Business Customers Good signs? venzpn ■ Make progress every Hry Dear Annie: I have a crush on a girl I re­ cently met in church. I think she likes me, too, but l*m afraid to approach her. I don’t want to scare her off. I’m an Aries, and she is a Pisces. I read the horoscopes every day, and there are lots of messages of “romance" in mine. Do you think this is a sign that I should a»k her oui? - Mitch in Trinidad. Dear Mitch: As long as the sign doesn’t say “No Trespassing.” go ahead and ask her. I’m betting she’ll say yes. �The Haetrngs Benner - ThursOay.August 1.2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIMC.. byJoyce E Weinbrecht ------------ - '-------- ----------------- ■ i County Log Cubins, continued By Joyce Weinbrecht The past scries of articles have been about the log cabins in Barry County. There were many, many of them and we have only covered a few. We tried to find as many pic­ tures as we could find and our pictures do represent many different styles and the use of many different kind of wood and mate­ rials. Adam Elliot was bom in Norfolk County. England on Oct. 31. 1815. one of a family of five children. Adam grew up in England where his family were farmers. He came to America in the spring of 1836. arriving in Monroe County, N.Y., with the sum of $7. He worked in Monroe County for a total of seven years, working by the month. On Sept. 30. 1843. he married Catherine Mallock. Miss Mallock had been bom in Scotland, emigrating to Monroe County. N.Y.. in 1817. After they were married Adam and Catherine Elliot came to Michigan, settling in Orangeville Township, on Section No. 3. buying 80 acres of densely forested land. They lived there for five years. They sold this land and purchased 160 acres at Hicko­ ry Comers, Barry Township. This land had a few improvements, but they made it into an exceptional farm and home. The Elliots had seven children, one of whom was Dr. James Elliot, an early doctor in Hickory Comers and another son was Dr. William Elliot, who was a veterinary in Hickory Comers. Adam Elliot built a log house in 1850 to accommodate the family while tiiey were improving their farm lands. John Burd served his country during the Civil War. He was a member of Battery E. 1st Light Artillary. He was mustered out of the Civil War on Aug. 30, 1865. While John Burd was in service, he sent money home to his wife; Harriot, who carefully saved it. When John came home they built the log house in Carlton Town­ ship on Section No. 8. Harriet died in 1875 and John then remarried to Frances Burd. John was active in Carlton Grange No. 264 where he served in several offices. He was active in the Carlton Township com­ munity as well. Albert H. and Esther Lahr Brill were married on Aug. 31. 1903, in Oberlin, Ohio. They moved to Hastings in 1908. liv­ ing there for several years. They purchased a 60 acre farm in 1920 Log cabin in Woodschool Road. Glenn E. Taggart owned this. Garold Taggart bom there. George Taggart lived there. brother. Calvin, for SIJOO. The purchase included a log cabin, which became the nucleus of his tavern. In I M3. William Lewis owned 596 acre.. In 1837. a stage line was established between Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. The Lewis tavern was a slopping point and was the only stage stop for 20 miles either way. This was the year that the post office was established in Yankee Springs. The "Mansion," the six log cabins of the Yankee Bill Lewis Tavern. The log home ol Albert and Esther Lahr Brill. Brogan Road, Baltimore Township. The name Yankee Springs is attributed to some travelers who had cut the name Yan­ kee Springs on a tree standing near the tav­ ern she and the tavern and the area became known as Yankee Springs and the innkeeper William Lewis became Yankee Bill Lewis. There also was a natural spring at this site. A business grew and more space was needed. Mr. Lewis would simply add anoth­ er log cabin room, ending up with six build­ ings, each standing one story high. They were nearly always filled to capacity with travelers, some of whom were quite distin­ guished persons of the times. The Lewis kitchen provided the best of food and drink and their reputation was known country wide. The Lewis gardens supplied much of the food served there along with the fish and wild game supplied by the early Native Americans, who would bring their produce for the Lewises to buy. It is reported that it was not unusual for there to be 100 people housed at the Man­ sion and 60 teams of horses stabled for the night there. William Yankee Bill Lewis died in Sep­ tember of 1853. He was first buried in Yan­ kee Springs Township. Mary Lewis joined her daughter in Alaska. Mich, where she died at age 83 on March I. 1888. She was buried in Alaska. Kent County. William Lewis was then moved to the Alaska Ceme­ tery and buried with his wife there. Sources: History of Allegan and Barry Counties* 1880: Barry County History 1985: Years Gone By. Bernard Historical Society 1967; Time to Time Column by Esther Walton: interviews with several indi­ viduals. Photos from Bernard Museum. Lake 0 News, continued from page 8 the tickets. First place winner of the week­ end at the bed and breakfast in a light house on Lake Superior was Mrs. Tom (Joanne) Hansen, who is recovering from knee surgery. What an incentive to get well quickly! Second place winner was Tammy Cusack of Hubbardston who had accompa­ nied some of the dancers. Winner of third prize of $50 was Sue Taylor of Lake Odessa. Tammy’s prize was $100. Rev. Arthur Jackson, age 81. of Grand Rapids died July 26. He had served many congregations of United Methodists. Nearby he vas at Middleville from 1977 to 1983. Some of those years he also was at Freeport. Irom 1981 to 1983. he served the Parmalee Church as a second point on his circuit. fcM Graphics ; PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF TOWNSHIP ISSUES AND TREASURER'S POSITION TO BE PLACED ON AUGUST 6TH PRIMARY BALLOT PROPOSAL 1: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR FIRE Sha« foe previously voted increase In the 15-mB tax hmitahon imposed under Artcte IX. Section 6 of foe Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within PrarievHle Township be renewed at $174 mB ($8174 per SI .000 of taxable value) lor the period of 2002 through 2005 inclusive lor the purpoee of continuing to provide fund* lor the PrairievMe Township Pine Lake Fire Department and the BPH Rre Department services lor Prairieville Township; and Shan the Township levy such renew­ al in mBage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $78,709? PROPOSAL 2: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR POLICE PROTECTION The cabin of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, Yankee Springs Township. The Adam Elliot log house built about 1850, Hickory Comers. One of the most noted was the home of Yankee Bill Lewis. William Lewis was lhe proprietor of the Mansion House, which was a log cabin tavern located on this trail. There were many fur traders who worked along the Grand River and the Kalamazoo River, as well as the Thomapple River. William Lewis, bom about 1802, and came to Barry County on Aug. 26. 1836. from Weatherfield. Genesee, N.Y.. He aad his wife. Mary Goodwin and their five chil­ dren came by way of Indiana and Illinois in a covered wagon and arrived at lhe home his brother. Calvin Lewis, who had reached Barry County a few weeks earlier. The Lewis family purchased 40 acres from his Re-Elect Shal foe voted increase in the 15-mifl tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Mtehigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Prairieville Township be increase by 5 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) tor the period of 2002 through 2C05 inclusive tor the purpose of providing additional funds tor fire protection services tor Praineville Township; and shall the Township levy such increase in milage tor said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $48.146? -­ SANDY saHB' JAMES S|SH Gentleman cn right is Glen E. Tag­ gart. on Brogon Road. Section No. 8. Baltimore Township. There they lived in a log cabin. The land had been homesteaded by James Norton in 1849. The Brills lived in lhe log cabin for the rest of their lives. Albert died on Dec. 18. 1958 and Esther died on May I, 1959. They are buried in Dowling ceme­ tery. A Civil War veteran from Yankee Springs. Monroe Smith and his wife lived in a log cabin in the township. Yankee Springs Township was lhe site for many log dwellings and buildings. It offered a direct route from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids and attracted many early set­ tlers. ' Republican for County Commissioner District 3 (Rutland & Hope Twps.l PROPOSAL 5: MILLAGE INCREASE FOR ROADS Shal lhe voted increase in foe 15-<nill limitation imposed under Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad vatorem taxes wifoir. PramevtHe Township be increased by 5 mill ($ 50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2005 inclusive for the purpose of providing additional funds for road construction, upgrading and maintenance within Praineville Township; and shal foe Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $48,146? ^^K__AIBBBB APPOINTMENT - ELECTION OF TREASURER • Active leader for 18 yean as a townsbop and county official • Emphasize fiscal responsibility with your tax dollars • Supports preservation of farmland and a healthy & safe environment • Supports a county master plan ■ Supports seniors and human services • Active member of Barry County Clumber of Commerce • Family has deep roots In Barry Comity having been residents for six generations k Paid fa by the Committee to trekrt Sandy lames, 1388 Sissaki. Hastings PROPOSAL 3: MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR ROADS Shal the previous voted increase in the 15-mffl tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Section 6 of foe Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Prairieville Township be renewed at .9087 mB ($.9067 per $1,000 of taxable value) tor the period of 2002 through 2005 inclusive tor the purpoee of continuing to provide funds for road construction, upgrading and maintenance within PrairieviOe Township; and shall foe Township levy such renewal m millage lor said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $87,501 ? PROPOSAL 4: MILLAGE INCREASE FOR FIRE VOTE FOR EXPERIEN Tuesday, August 6th pBw ShMI the previously voted increase in the 15-miE tax limitation imposed under Article IX. Section 6 of foe Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within PrairieviEa Township be renewed at .8174 mB ($.8174 per $1,000 of taxable value) lor the period of 2002 through 2005 inclusive lor fw purpoee of continuing to provide funds for the operation of the Praineville Township Police Department; and shall the Township levy such renewal in milage for said purpose, thereby raising in foe tret year an estimated $78,709? dt Due to a vacancy tor the position of Praineville Township Treasurer the Township Board appointed Vickey Nottingham as Treasurer to fulfill the term. Vickey Nottingham for Treasurer will be placed on foe August Primary ballot tor 2002 If you have any questions please feel free to call the Pramevifle Township Office Monday thru Thursday 9-5 at 616-623-2664 Prairieville Township Clerk - Normajean Campbel’-Nichols Supervisor - Mark A Doster Treasurer - Vickey Nottingham �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 Summerfest sports offer high, low in between On the surface — or high above it — horseshoes and skydiving don’t mix. But they will this month in Hastings. From soaring skydivers to far more grounded pursuits to activities in between, the 25th annual Summerfest Aug. 23-25 of­ fers spectators and participants a wide range of sporting events. Bob’s Gun and Tackle on M-43 High­ way kicks things off on Friday with a weekend-long rimfire rifle competition as part of the store’s 40th Anniversary Cele­ bration and Open House. Times for each day's competitions arc to be announced. Also on Friday, spectators can enjoy a karate exhibition at 2 p.m. on the Court­ house lawn, and a weekend-long softball tournament starts swinging at 6:30 p.m. al Fish Hatchery Park. While at the park, you’ll be able to spy skydivers from Sky­ dive Hastings, who’ll put on a show at 7 p.m. On Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park, soft­ ball continues from 8 a.m.. and the Jaycces Fishing Contest runs from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. A co-ed volleyball tournament lips off at 9 a.m.. and registration for the horseshoe tournament runs from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.. with play beginning at 10 a.m. Check-in for the Jim Jensen Memorial 3on-3 Basketball Tournament at Tydcn Park on Saturday is at 7:30 a.m. Teams mus» register for the tournament by the close of business on Wednesday. Aug. 21. Jensen, the Sports Editor at J-Ad Graphics for six years, died last August of complications from diabetes. A 5K and 10K run and walk starts from lhe Hastings Middle School on Saturday at 8:30 a.m., and a free Fun Run for families will be held at the Middle School at 9:30 a.m. Weigh-in for lhe weightlifting compe­ tition on the Courthouse lawn begins at 12:30 p.m.. and the competition begins at 1 p.m. On Sunday, the softball tournament con­ cludes. with play beginning at 8 a.m. For more information on these or any Summerfest events, caM the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at 616-948-3025. Summerfest never lacks a wide vari­ Compliance ruling expected today in high school sports seasons case ety of sporting events. A ruling is expected this morning from the U.S. District Court in Kalamazoo on the compliance plan submitted by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) for the court-ordered realign­ ment of high school sports seasons. The District Court ruled last winter that YMCA Men’s Softball League A League World of Floors ............ U T^:4-2 Olde Town Tavern* ................... ........... A-2 Crunch Time - ’ ‘ ;*tv - by Matt Cowall Hastings Manufacturing........................7-3 Blarney Stone.......................................... 3-6 ™ XX) Jim Jensen lives on in basketball tourney The 25th Summerfest returns to Hastings at the end of this month, and it brings with it a number of sporting events, including the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Tydcn Park. Jim Jensen, my predecessor, used to run the tourney. It’s been almost a year since Jim died of complications from diabetes. He was 34. As the sports editor here at J-Ad for six years, Jim became more than synonymous with the position - he was the position, 24/7. Anyone who knew Jim knew he lived for lhe job, and that meant living for the people he covered. In doing so, he touched many throughout Barry County, probably more so than he knew. I’m new enough to the area that 1 never met Jim. When I hired on a month after his death. I wasn’t sure what to expect. A new job is tough enough. But the legacy left by Jim was a legacy of kindness, and «n his absence, that kindness came back around to me. My co-workers were immediately welcoming and supportive, as were coaches, athletic directors and athletes, way before I had earned such trust. That. I have no doubt, was more of a tribute to Jim than to this unproven rookie. Much of the regular mail that comes into the sports department is still addressed to him. I’ve never bothered to change any of it. Maybe that’s my tribute. During the initial weeks of my new job, every introductory conversation would inevi­ tably turn to Jim. In hundreds of these meetings. 1 never heard an ill word spoken about the man. This job is relentless. Time is never on your side, and the work just keeps piling up. Like I’ve said before, the subject is enjoyable, which lightens the load, but the time it requires takes a real loll. People around Jim recognized that, but what amazed them all — and endeared him to them — was his willingness to give more of his time, and all of it, if necessary, to be a part of their lives. In addition to his work at the paper, he was a member of the Summerfest Committee and a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. He was often the first to ar­ rive and the last to leave for an event he covered, and he was a fixture at more than just games, faithfully attending graduation open houses, team banquets and the like. And he always made time for office visitors. Every hour spent away from this job today is one more hour you’ll have to spend on it tomorrow. That was a bargain Jim always accepted, because the people and the events he covered brought him his greatest joy. I’m told Jim's ceaseless dedication to sports was sparked in childhood. His diabetes emerged when he was young, sometimes requiring hospitalization. During one such stay, he got a visit that would change his life. Bo Schcmbechler. then the football coach at the University of Michigan, and several Wolverine players spent some time with the kids in Jim's ward that day. Jim had his picture taken with the visitors and the Wolverines earned a loyal fan. But most impor­ tantly. it made Jim believe in the good things sports can do and represent, and it inspired him to spend his life telling those stories. Jim didn't get as much time as most of us expect to have, but as my time here has taught me. his effect on the community carries beyond his years. Beginning this year. Summerfest’s 3-on-3 tourney is now called the Jim Jensen Me­ morial Tournament. It's another small remembrance of a good guy. And an honor. I’m sure, that pleases Jim very much. See you next week. B League Michigan Thunder ................................. 8-2 Flexfab..................................................... .2-7 Hawthorne Marine................................. 2-8 Metaldyne ............................................... 1-9 Home Run Leaders - R. Taylor 4; G, Juesson 3; D. Miller 3; E. Greenfield 3; B. Madden 3; S. Weedal 2; G. Juesson 2; T. Lucas 2; K. Brown 2; M. Shultz 2. Last weeks game results - Michigan Thunder 6 vs. Flexfab 4; Metaldyne 7 vs. Hawthorne Marine 0; Hastings Mfg. 11 vs. Blarney Stone 0; OTT 10 vs. World of Floors 2. the current scheduling of high school sports seasons in Michigan discriminates against female athletes, and ordered that seasons be realigned to give equal advantages and/or disadvantages to both boys and girls. The MHSAA has appealed lhe ruling, but in the meantime, it still had to submit a season realignment compliance plan to the District Court, which it did on May 22. The MHSAA proposal includes switching girls’ and boys’ seasons in golf, swimming and diving, and tennis while adding playoff tournaments for girls in four new sports. Communities for Equity, the Grand Rap­ ids group that brought the case, seeks sea­ son changes in girls’ basketball and volley­ ball to align those high school seasons with college athletic seasons, arguing that this will improve college athletic recruiting of girls in those sports. Any effect of today's ruling still depends upon lhe pending appeal of the entire case, lire Sixth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Ap­ peals has already delayed any possible rea­ lignment until at least the 2004-05 school year. Sun Run beats rain, 84 finish 5K course YMCA Women’s Softball league Cathy’s Cut and Curl ............................ 9-0 Michigan Thunder ................................. 8-2 Good Time Pizza ................................... 7-4 Curves For Women................................. 6-4 Pennock Hospital ....................................4-5 Hastings Manufacturing........................ 1-9 Flexfab/Woodland Sales...................... 1-10 Game results - Cathy’s Cut and Curl 6 vs. Curves For Women4; Curves For Women 10 vs. Michigan Thunder 4; Michigan Thunder 14 vs. Flexfab/Woodland Sales 6; Flexfab/Woodland Sales 14 vs. Hastings Mfg. 15; Cathy’s Cut and Curl 23 vs. Flexfab/Woodland Sales 7; Pennock Hospital 7 vs. Flexfab/Woodland Sales 0. Youth Softball The Hastings Sluggers youth softball team boosted its record to 2-5 with a 22-11 win last week. Ashley Peck was the winning pitcher, going the distance and helping her cause at the plate by walking three times. Katie Kendall knocked in 6 RBls with a triple and a grand slam home run and had no er­ rors at she rtstop. Kelly Wilson had 5 RBIs with two singles and a double while play­ ing aggressive in center field and at first base. Danielle Oakland had 2 RBIs with a sin­ gle and a double to go along with two catches in right field. Katcc McCarthy had an RBI, two walks and a single and made a great throw from her third base position. Amanda Clark also had an RBI. two walks and a single and did a great job in left field. Brook Pierce had an RBI. three walks and a single. Erika Swartz had 3 RBIs, two singles and a walk, and allowed just five passed balls behind the plate. Kaylcigh DelCotto walked twice and had three putouts al second base. Jacquie Siska had two putouts at first base, and Darcy Meade played strong in right field. Kyle Williams of Plainwell was the men's overall winner of the TVC Sun Kent City’s JHI Bowers took the Sun Run women’s title in 20:49. Run on Saturday in 18:18. Runners and walkers turned out at the Barry County Expo Center last Saturday morning for the 2002 TVC Sun Run, a 5K race along the Thomapple River sponsored by Thomapple Valley Church. Some 84 registered participants — 36 men and 48 women — completed this year’s race ahead of Saturday’s showers. Kyle Williams, a 2002 grad of Delton- Kellogg High School, was the men’s over­ all winner in 18:18, and Jill Bowers of Kent City took the women's title in 20:49. Both received trophies for their efforts. Medals were awarded to the top three runners in each age group. For complete results see next page Sports shorts Lakewood High School varsity softball coach Roily Krauss has been named to the Michigan High School Coaches Associa­ tion (MHSCA) Hall of Fame. Krauss and the rest of the 2002 inductees will be formally recognized in a ceremony at Central Michigan University on Sept. 22. Krauss has compiled an overall record of 198-137, including a varsity mark of 139­ 113. His 2002 team was an Academic All­ State squad for the seventh year in a row. The Vikes were ranked ninth in the final area softball poll and finished third in the Capital Circuit with a bcst-cver 9-5 mark. Their overall record of 26-14 was the sec­ ond best in school history. The 2002 MHSCA Hall of Fame induc­ tion ceremony and dinner will be held Sept. 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room of the Student Services Building on CMU’s cam­ pus. Tickets are $20. For more information, contact Dan McShannock at Midland Dow High School, 517-923-5382. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1 2002 - Page 11 TVC Sun Run 5K Final Results Name Men’s 9 & Under Bronkema. CJ City Group Overall Gender Time Pace Middleville 1 36 25 25:24 8:11 Women’s 9 & Linder Bronkema. Jordan Middleville 1 63 32 30:17 9:46 Men’s 10 to 14 Kimble, Alex Johnson, Daniel Johnson, Trenton Hastings Hastings Hastings 1 2 3 24 51 73 18 27 35 22:46 28:23 35:22 7:20 9:09 11:24 Women’s 10 to 14 Zoet, Kelli Middleville 1 28 7 23:30 7:34 Men’s 15 to 19 Williams, Kyle Williams, Evan Shafer, Garey Katjc, Jon Katjc, Chris Plainwell Plainwell Hastings Hastings Hastings 1 2 3 4 5 1 3 27 33 59 1 3 21 23 30 18:18 18:43 23:04 24:47 29:13 5:54 6:02 7:26 7:59 9:25 Women’s 15 to 19 Hoyle, Monique Weeks, Rachel Wilke. Kaylce Vaneck, Courtney Lunger, Jenny Bremer, Kirby Bremer, Kelly Hemerling, Erin Tumes, Kehiah Delton Belding Middleville Middleville Grand Rapids Middleville Middleville ■ Hastings Middleville 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 22 29 32 41 43 44 45 48 67 5 8 10 16 17 18 19 22 34 22:30 23:52 24:29 26:16 26:34 26:45 27:08 27:33 32:00 7:15 7:41 7:53 8:28 8:34 8:38 8:45 8:53 10:19 Men’s 20 to 24 Pursell, Mike Delton 1 26 20 23:02 7:26 Women’s 20 to 24 Roche, Leah Seif, Anna Casnovia Dorr 1 2 9 20 2 4 20:53 22:22 6:44 7:12 Men’s 25 to 29 Chavez, Jose McKeever, Chad Fox, Kris Hartford Hastings Lowell 1 2 3 16 17 19 13 14 16 21:50 22:09 22:14 702 709 7:10 Women’s 25 to 29 Rose, Jodettc Miller, Pam McKeever, Jenny Fox, Sarah Diljak. Wendy Harper Woods Hastings Hastings Lowell Hastings 1 2 3 4 5 12 30 37 49 65 3 9 12 23 33 2104 23:57 25:27 27:37 30:23 6:47 7:43 8:12 8:54 9:48 Women's 30 to 34 Moreno, Tracy Schoessel, Tina Stevens, Kim Holland Hastings Hastings 1 2 3 50 55 61 24 26 30 28:10 28:58 29:30 905 9:20 9:30 Men's 35 to 39 Schroder, Brett Yerke. Keith Mueller, Kendrcw Bronkema, Daryl Johnson, Joni Caledonia Freeport Hastings Middleville Hastings EB 1 2 3 4 5 2 10 42 64 74 2 8 26 32 36 18:40 20:58 26:31 30:17 35:23 6:01 6:45 833 9:46 11:25 Women's 35 to 39 Bowers, Jill Sinclair, Lisa Ivcson, Nancy Wilke. Cheri Lecp, Connie Fuhr, Linda Kent City Middleville Caledonia Middleville Hastings Hastings 1 2 3 4 s 6 8 39 40 56 68 78 1 14 15 27 35 42 20:49 26X31 2601 2900 32:12 39:58 6:43 8:23 8:23 9:21 10:23 12:53 Men’s 40 to 44 Bush, Roger Witzel. Jim Lunger, Tim West. Scott Johnson, David Weeks. David Katjc, Russell Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Grandville Hastings Belding Richland 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 7 13 15 52 54 60 6 7 10 12 28 29 31 19:56 2030 21:17 21:43 28:25 28:35 29:15 6:25 6:36 6:52 700 9:10 9:13 9:26 Women's 40 to 44 Wilcox, Kathryn Trewhclla, Carrie Dull, Karen Tecgardin, Brenda Pasikowski, Kim Hemerling, Peggy Hudsonville Granger, Ind. Hastings Hastings Grand Rapids Hastings 1 2 3 4 5 6 23 35 46 53 62 72 6 11 20 25 31 38 22:34 25:15 27:11 28:32 29:33 34:03 7:16 808 8:4* 9:12 931 1039 Men’s 45 to 49 Wright, Stephen Wilcox. Steve Hicks, Maurice Shafer, Robert Hastings Hudsonville Allegan Hastings 1 2 3 4 4 J 11 31 4 5 9 22 1908 19:38 2100 24:10 6:10 6:20 6:46 7:48 Women’s 45 to 49 Sanlnocencio, Cathy Seif, Sheryl Hall, Deborah Hastings Dorr Hastings 1 2 3 47 76 79 21 40 43 27:22 35:48 41:20 8:49 1133 13:20 Men's 50 to 54 Wittenbach, Craig Fisher, Jim Lowell Hastings 1 2 14 21 11 17 21:30 22:27 6:56 7:14 Women's 50 to 54 Jones, Nancy VanNcst. Nancy Anderson, Judy Hastings Kent City Hastings 1 2 3 38 57 69 13 28 36 25:30 2905 33:20 8:13 9:22 10:45 Men's 55 to 59 Hunt, Bruce VanNest. Tim Collins, Jim Whitakan, Larry Hastings Kent City Marshall Hastings 1 2 3 4 18 25 66 71 15 19 33 34 22:13 22:54 31:20 33:39 7:10 7:23 10:06 10:51 Women's 55 to 59 Hunt, Sue Hastings 1 81 45 51:46 16:42 Men's 60 and up Bennett, Joe Nashville 1 34 24 24:53 801 Women's Walkers Schmidt, Andi Seaver. Susan Surface, Theresa Smith, Codi Smith, Carla Smith, Ashley Cappon, Ashley Hastings Delton Hastings Hastings Hastings Hastings Woodard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 70 75 77 80 82 83 84 37 39 41 44 46 47 48 33:33 35:29 36:36 41:38 51:46 54:54 54:55 10:49 11:26 11:48 13:25 16:42 Women's No Age Cohoon. Jan Hastings 1 58 29 29:06 9:23 6 17:42 17:42 YOUTH BASKETBALL ADULT SOFTBALL Freeport Softball Men’s Fast Pitch Tri-County.......................... 8-1 Bennett Industries . 8-2 Cristin Heinze ........................................ 5-3 Woodland Sales & Sen ..........4-4 Red Baron Pizza . . 4-6 Thomapple Clean Up.............................2-7 Bob Cats ......................................0-9 Schedule - July 31 - 6-3. 5-4; Aug. 5. 6­ 4.7-2; Aug. 7 - 5-3; Aug. 12 - 7-3 make-up; Aug. 14 make-up. Four Hastings kids recently took sec­ ond place in the 10-and-under division at the Ludington Gus Macker basket­ ball toumey. This was their first 3-on-3 tournament. Pictured from left are Grant Heide. Riiey McLean. Ali Shaw Co-Ed Slowpitch The Crane Company............................... 7-0 Penny’s Pizzeria......................................6-1 New Tradition Homes............................ 5-1 NAPA ................................................... 4-2-1 Swamp Fox-Ultimate Spa.................4-2-1 Hastings Bowl ........................................ 4-3 Union Bank .............................................3-4 Grant’s Woodshop ................................. 2-4 Lohrbcrg Sales ......................................2-5 Search Jolt.com ......................................2-5 Seif Chevrolet .........................................1-6 Viking Corp............................................... 0-7 Fast Pitch Schedule Mon.. Aug. 5: Thomapple Clean Up vs. Bobcats Kristin Heinze vs. Bennett Industries Wed.. Aug. 7. Red B'^ron vs. Woodland Sales & Serv­ ice Slow Pitch Schedule Fri.. Aug. 2: New Tradition Homes vs. Union Bank, north field. 6:15 p.m. Search Jolt.com vs. Grant’s Woodshop, south field. 6:15 p.m. NAPA vs. Penny’s Pizzeria, north field, 7:30 p.m. The Crane Company vs. Hastings Bowl, south field. 7:30 p.m. Viking Corp. vs. Seif Chevrolet, north field, 8:45 p.m. Lohrbcrg Sales vs. Swamp Fox/Ultimate Spa. north field. 10 p.m. and Mat* Feldpausch. A Hastings eighth-grade girls' basketball team finished summer league play on Mon­ day night by splitting two games. The girls won the first game 25-21. Erika Swartz tossed in 10 points. Dana Shilling scored 6. Ashley Peck 4. Katee McCarthy 3 and Kaylcigh DelCotto 2. Kayla Angelctti and Rachel Iler played aggressive defense, and Molly Wallace and Hannah Case were tough on the boards, grabbing several re­ bounds apiece. In the second game, the girls came back from a 10-point deficit but lost in the last minutes. Swartz scored 4 points. DelCotto and Shilling each had 3, and Peck, Iler and Angelctti tossed in 2 each. Case played tough defense and had several rebounds. Wallace was tough down low and had some blocked shots as well as key rebounds, and McCarthy played aggressive defense and had several steals. The girls finished the summer season with a 3-5 record. Let us quote your printing! WE DO IT ALL... from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. < LETTERHEADS •CARDS ■SIGNS • BROCHURES J-Ad Graphics Hastings *945-9554 CHECK IN TIME; TIP W TIMP; 7:30 am 8:00 am ___ $25 ’ Wulr �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... Vote if you care about the county ‘Irrelevant’ people have a say Aug. 6 To the editor: I just have to laugh at the "re-elect me” campaign ads in the Reminder and Banner. These public officials claim they are work­ ing for us. One county commissioner, Sandy James, had a hand in the closing of the beach at Algonquin Lake. When I inquired about who closed it, her name and home phone number were given. Basically, this commissioner told me they, (the Lake Association, her self includ­ ed) decided, with cooperation and eager­ ness of the new owners (at the time) of the Algonquin Store, to close lhe beach to the public. County and city residents would be fined and/or arrested for trespassing on their precious, private beach. This commissioner has a home on Algonquin Lake and it’s clear to me she was looking out for her own personal inter­ ests. not for the public. (1 might add I worked at the Algonquin Store for many years and most of the people there swim­ ming were kids and their parents. They kept that beach clean and free of weeds, which is something they can’t seem to do now.) People from all over had been going to that beach for over 50 years with no law­ suits. (That was one of their excuses.) Personally. I'm tired of our city/county leaders saying we. the people, are "irrele­ vant.’’ I haven’t forgotten what a wonderful democracy we live in. We can vote them out as easily as we voted them in. Remember all those signatures on the petition not to close Mill Street. These officials all had less than that number in the last election, they either can’t read or just don’t care because they continued to pursue closing Mill Street even after us "irrelevant" voters went to court to try and stop them. We may not have been successful there. Bad timing for millage increases To the editor: As a Prairieville Township resident. I would like to comment on the upcoming millages for Prairieville Township. While I do support the millage renewals for fire, police, and roads. I do not support increased millages for fire and roads for the RE-ELECT MO IV In the Primary Tuesday, August 6th Republican SANDY JAMES Barry County Commissioner Dmw 3 * Hope iwp, > Yes! We are Sandy Jaaes’ family, and we’re proud of It! We know how much time and care the pats into her work. She it the “Caring Parent" to the County. We urge you to vote for our mom. Sandy James. Yon will have tome- one to watch over you as the hat watched over nt. Hrr cracrrw fast atari— it hii iff* hen in Barry Cauaty for a lifetime’ n« A Daara Jamea, but watch us vote on Aug. 6. We lhe "irrel­ evant" people will be heard at election time. We do not need a castle with a moat. We need a library located in a peaceful, quiet place, not next to a dangerous cliff with a river and a loud fire station. By the way. Tydcn Park has a foot to a foot and a half drop to the river. That fall won’t kill you. but the river could. At the proposed library site not only could the river kill you but the fall as well. To all officials seeking re-election. I have one comment, “you arc the weakest link. Good-bye." Tari L. Sherk. Hastings Kim A Larry Jadrim, Jim A Tammy Jamea, Ua A hiihe Nidult Paid for by the Committee to rc-decl Sandy James. 1388 Sissaki. Hastings following reasons: 1. The major slowdown on the economy with significant increases in job losses, unemployment, and record bankruptcies (many being major corporations). 2. Significant loss of stock market value and confidence in the financial future of our economy. This has resulted in loss of investment income that many people rely on for living expenses, as well as pension funds becoming significantly under valued. 3. The potential impact of Pfizer’s pur­ chase of Pharmacia Corporation, the gener­ al community's largest employer (6.500 employees). Il has been stated that for every 100 jobs in the manufacturing base of this company there are 200 jobs created indi­ rectly in the local economy. Pfizer’s CEO has stated the loss of jobs from the merger will be Pharmacia jobs. This could have a major impact on our local economy. 4. There has been a lot of communities in this area who have tightened their belts with respect to budgeting this year and therefore I believe this township can do the same and still provide good services to its residents. 5. With the severe drought this summer, most agricultural producers in this commu­ nity are already financially stressed without adding additional Lx burden. Lloyd Goyings. Prairieville Township Planning on a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in die Reminder AN D die Banner! Call 945-9554. Dear editor: I wanted to write a letter to help remind people to get out and vote Aug. 6. We have some very important races coming up in the primary election. Most of all the commis­ sioner races are going to be decided at that time. Yes 1 did say "decided." A lot of people think that the primary is not an important election. This is when people get to choose* which Republican or which Democrat will face off in November, but a lot of times, like the commissioner races, there are no Democrats or Independents even on the bal­ lot We also have two statewide ballot pro­ Calling the question Debates over locating a new library and a new Commission on Aging and Health De­ partment facility have dominated local news over the past several months. It appears that both issues have been decided, one by court ruling and the other by action of a ma­ jority on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Lest I be misunderstood, the Banner's role in all of this has been simply to “call the question." I didn't think the locations for the library or COA and Health Department were in the best interests of citizens in the greater Hastings area or in Barry County. The editorials that appeared on this page were deliberate attempts to stimulate discus­ sion and debate on two very important local issues that involve huge expenditures of public dollars. Very few. if any. citizens or officials have rebutted the points we have tried to make, nor has anyone accused the Banner of using erroneous information to reach the posi­ tions taken. Most of the criticism we have absorbed has been the result of the fact we spoke up at all. Some have called me personally “an obstructionist." maintaining that my opposition to both of these projects has only helped delay the work. They say I've been standing in the way of progress and that I’m not a team player, that I don’t have the city’s and county's best interests in mind. To that charge I must defend myself. I've lived here all my life and I’ve been active in civic affairs because I care about our communities and the quality of life here. Be­ cause I’ve served on organizations such as the Futuring Committee, Vision 20-20, Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Barry Community Foundation and many more. I’ve de­ veloped an appreciation for vision and for the democratic process. My greatest objection to what has happened in recent months is to the process. I fear for our republic when crucial local decisions are made by only a few. The library deci­ sion ultimately was made by one man, a visiting judge. The Health Dcpartmcnt-COA issue essentially was decided by six peoole. 1 don’t believe the people of our communi­ ties were given adequate chance to present their opinions. It is indeed true that representatives on the County Board were elected to make deci­ sions, but it is also a cherished belief in our country that public officials pay close atten­ tion to the will of the people when facing critical issues. Many county department heads and human services experts, under the umbrella of the Barry County Resource Network, nad studied this issue for many years, but their recommendations have been ignored. Il is amazing to me that any court of law in the United States of America would ever forbid the people to make the ultimate decision about how to spend their tax dollars. I am puzzled and alarmed by the legal opinion sought and won by the County Board on whether it would be legal to have a referendum. How can anyone in a democratic soci­ ety oppose letting the people decide how their money should be spent? I apologize if I have offended anyone, but I do not apologize for calling the question. 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This means we pledge to treat you with courtesy, respect, professionalism and compassion while providing the most state-ofthe-art healthcare in the finest possible facility. posals and these are both very important. The State Senate race for this area also has a primary vote on Aug. 6. There are three Republicans running for this seat. Its very important that we get out and vote for Terry Geiger, who has served this county very well as a legislator, and I feel he will do the same for the new 24th senate seat that covers Allegan. Barry and Eaton coun­ ties He works very hard to keep our money working for us in this area of the state. So remember to get out and vote Aug. 6. It you care about your county and want a change get out and vote Wayne Cun is. Nashville HASTINGS 4 Pennock Parmer, David Kirchinger, M.D., Family Practitioner Geiger is clear, conservative choice Dear editor: In the 24th Senate District, which in­ cludes Eaton, Barry and Allegan counties, there is one clear, conservative choice. That choice is Terry Geiger. Geiger understands that our Second Amendment rights arc continually under at­ tack and need to be defended, and that fis­ cal discipline does not have to be a foreign concept in our state budget. What sets Terry Geiger apart from the other candidates in this race is his leader­ ship on these issues. Terry sponsored legis­ lation almost four years before final pas­ sage to regulate abortion clinics ?nd force mandatory reporting, which previously was not necessary. Terry was a co- sponsor of Rep. Green’s CCW legislation in 2000 and was not one of the many representatives at­ tempting to water it down. As for fiscal discipline, Terry Geiger is the former chairman of the House Appro­ priations Committee and knows how to bal­ ance budget and make the tough decisions. Check into their records. When you do, I am certain you will find there is one con­ servative. choice in the 24th District. Please join me in supporting Terry Gei­ ger on Aug. 6. Charles R. (Chuck) Jordan, Hastings GREAT GIFT IDEA... whatever the Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES > ■ O.0fessional, progressive ^^rmers in person*^ Visit us on the web at www.pennockhealth.com 1009 W. Green Street. Hastings occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Cott 945-9554 for Information �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 1. 2002 - Page 13 New BISD superintendent: Schools can retain students by working together by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings and Delton schools have to “face up to competition from other school districts,” the new superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District says. Jim Hund, who took over as BISD super* intendent this past January when Tom Mohler retired, said Schools of Choice pro­ grams “have the potential to erode enroll­ ments in Hastings and Delton, and we can’t afford that.” Schools of Choice is a term for state leg­ islative action allowing students to transfer from one school district to another. When the students transfer, their state aid is also transferred. Based on current per-pupil aid, each student lost this coming school year would cost Hastings and Delton Kellogg $6,700. Delton Kellogg has been losing students at the rate of around 15 a year for the past several years, although lack of young fami­ lies in the district has been given as the main reason for the dropping enrollment. Hund said cooperation between the three districts — Hastings, Delton Kellogg, and the BISD — may enable the districts to re­ tain students. “By the three of us working together, 1 think we can improve the lot of all of us,” he said. “If we can provide more programs and better programs between the three of us, we have a better chance of success down the road. “1 feel my job at the intermediate school district is to work with local districts in co­ operative agreements to strengthen what we do.” The BISD has already embarked on some cooperative ventures, Hund said. The Hastings School District and BISD have agreed to share the per pupil state aid (called foundation allowance) of students wanting to take some classes at the BISD West Learning Center and some classes at Hastings High School. Previously, Hund said, “either you were a Hastings student or a BISD student. The two didn’t mix.” The new agreement is “good for the kids,” Hund said. “We have some students here who have wanted to participate in pro­ grams and services at Hastings High, such as music class, but those doors were not open." Likewise, he said, there have been stu­ dents at the high school who needed serv­ ices at the Learning Center, such as career exploration instruction and job skills train­ ing. but couldn’t obtain them. Because of the agreement, Hund said “if we have a child who has the potential to graduate from lhe high school, he could go there and earn credits for his high school diploma.” Students cannot officially gradu­ ate from the BISD. In another move toward cooperative services, the BISD is working with the school districts to help them obtain staff training (termed professional develop­ ment). Teachers with a particular profes­ sional development need or desire will be able to go to a BISD staff person and have that person make the arrangements. Arranging for speakers and programs can be a time-consuming process, Hund said. Hund said the BISD is also helping Hast­ ings and Delton teachers through a career technical education grant obtained by Moh­ ler. Teachers have been able to request funds from the grant for special career edu­ cation projects. The money will also be used to stan a career mentoring program for Hastings students. Hund said. Assisting the school districts with profes- GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 to subscribe. Over the past several months Jim Hund (left), superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, and Steve Colver, director of special education for the BISD, have been learning their new jobs. sional development activities will help the districts meet new professional education requirements included in recently passed federal legislation, Hund said. Hund said the BISD may also be able to help the school districts partner in areas where additional programming is needed, such as additional reading instruction. ‘ Wherever there is a common need, we hope to be a catalyst to set up those types of programs." The first seven months of Hund’s tenure as superintendent have been busy, he said. “I’m working longer hours than ever before and enjoying it more.” His new job has been “a rejuvenating ex­ perience," he said. “I’m responsible for a lot more things in this position, so it’s been a learning experience.” The new special education director for the BISD, Steve Colver, has also been get­ ting used to his new job. Colver’s position was held by Hund before Hund took over as superintendent. Colver was special edu­ cation director for the Allegan school sys­ tem before he started with the BISD this past January. “I think we have a real strong special education department,” Hund said. “Hope­ fully Steve’s going to make it even better.” One thing Hund didn’t have to do when he took over as director was figure out how to pay for BISD programs and services. “I think Tom deserves a lol of credit for putting this district on a sound financial footing,” Hund said. When Mohler first came to the district, finances were so tight school officials from Delton, Hastings and the ISD discussed dis­ solving the BISD, which would allow the school districts to attach themselves to larger — and richer — intermediate school districts. After a study was undertaken, however, it was decided to keep the BISD intact and seek a millage increase to relieve the financial pressure. After two tries, an increase of nearly a mil) was approved by voters in 1996. “The millage really put us in a much bet­ ter financial state," Hund said. Along with conservative stewardship of district fi­ nances by Mohler, the millage has “given us the opportunity to do much more for our local district and special education stu­ dents than we were able to do previously,” Hund said. Since the millage was passed, three classrooms for handicapped students have tx-n added. More staff has been hired. And the district has acquired additional equip­ ment to increase handicapped students’ ability to participate in learning activities. The BISD has also been able to make larger reimbu.sements to Hastings and Del­ ton schools for special education instruc­ tion. “When the millage was passed we guar­ anteed we would provide the local districts with $250,000 a year in special education reimbursements,” Hund said. “We’ve been able to honor that every year and expect to be able to honor that in the foreseeable fu­ ture." While there may be enough money to hire additional staff, shortages in school psychologists, speech pathologists and spe­ cial education teachers have made it tough to fill vacancies. The district started two years ago trying to fill a school psychology position, Hund said. It was only recently able to find some­ one for the position. The psychologist job is one of two new positions the BISD has added to its staff roster this year, bringing the total professional staff to 38. The other new position is for a speech and language pathologist. The BISD has three existing vacancies it’s trying to fill, Hund said — for a school social worker, a special education teacher and a gifted and talented cor witant. Those positions are open because the staff mem­ bers retired or went to work elsewhere. The BISD is considering expanding its gifted and talented programming, Hund said. “We have a steering committee in place trying to decide where we want to go with that program.”Thc steering committee would like to see the BISD provide more activities for gifted and talented students, he said. Staff hired at the BISD will be working under a contract recently extended to the year 2005. The contract was due to expire in 2003 prior to the extension. Approved this spring, the extension calls for a 23 per­ cent salary increase in 2003-2004 for the BISD professional staff, and another 25 percent increase in 2004-2005. “That was a major accomplishment,” Hund said of the contract extension. “I think it’s always a good thing for the dis­ trict to have a long-term contract with the staff. It keeps people focused on education as opposed to bargaining.” Members of the Expressions Dance Centre competitive dance team are shown. Expressions dance team completes competition The Expressions Dance Center competi­ tive dance team finished its season this past weekend by attending a dance workshop in Coldwater, where team members had a chance to work with professional choreog­ raphers from Chicago. Throughout the year the dance team at­ tended three regional competitions in Kala­ mazoo and Lansing. They won several awards in addition to obtaining overall wins in the mini, junior and senior divi­ sions. In mid-June, the dance team traveled to Florida to attend a national competition, where they also participated in master dance classes. This year’s dance team consisted of Maki Agostini, Kristen Beckwith. Haley Carpenter, Taylor Dcwc. Jacob Gillett. McKenna Hammonnd. Bianca Iberle, Ash­ ley Madden, Lynn McCallum, Jessi O’Keefe, Sara Pappas. Amber Pontius, Haleigh Pool, Megan Replogic, Samantha Replogic, Tess Smith, Elizabeth Sobleskey, Connor von der Hoff, Lcxi von der Hoff, ano Kali Wales. Another season will begin this fall. Open registration for Expressions Dance Center will be Saturday. Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on the competi­ tive dance team, cal) the studio at 616/945­ 0421. These are tough times... 1 800 HELP - 4 YU • www.volunteerministers.org wmwfJWWinnwHii make COPIES, including FULL ~ COLOR! We -7 "X Hastings Athletic Boosters Club ) J-Ad Graphics proudly presents_______ J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS North ofHastings on Highway M-43 JJJJ $65 PER PERSON Includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart & lunch ■■ County Commission CASH PRIZES City of Hastings District No. 1 P»M forty Tra WllUmon Commtnto 3ZBW. Court St Hortingi. Ml 49058 948-9549 First Place -♦ $500 Second Place -» Random Draw -» $300 3 Closest Pin -» $50 each I 50/50 Closest to Pin 4 Lone Drives - 2 male/ 2 female -* $50 each Skins Game - Optional __ J $200 Contact the Riverbend Golf Course at (616) 945-3238 Legends Dr. Jim Atkinson. Bob Carlson. Jock Clare?. Dick Guenther. Jack Hoke. Lew Lane. Bernie Oom. Bruce McDowell. Larr? Melend?. Pat Murph?. C?nthia Robbe. Ton? Turkal. Bob VanderVeen lUUUUUUUUHUUb > i �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 Summerfest plans proceeding apace for Aug. 23-25 It’s that time of year again, the Hastings Summerfest is getting ready to entertain Barry County. Citizens can come and enjoy the festivi­ ties the weekend of Aug. 23-25. Summerfest will be filled with many usual favorites such as music in the park and some new exciting features. A new feature at this year is ’he virtual ride “The Intimidator.” The ride simulator offers programs like Crazy Bob’s Crash Factory. Illusion. Star Warriors. Coaster Crazy. Future City and Coaster Drcams. The ride will be four to seven minures and will cost $3. Another new feature is the sale of pre­ packaged Country Fresh Ice Cream novlctiesfor SI. There will be many events to attend in Hastings and they include: Friday, Aug. 23: The activities open arc Bob’s Gun and Tackle Open House and 40th Anniverary Celebration which will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a shooting contest and free admission. At 10 a.m. the food concessions open at the courthouse and community center. Arts and crafts will be on the courthouse lawn from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Commu­ nity Court Nonprofit Organizations Booth will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kid’s Rides and Slides in the community court will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. At 2 p.m. there will be a karate exhibi­ tion on the courthouse lawn. At Fish Hatchery Park the Elks tent is open from 4 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. and a soft­ ball tournament will begin at 630 p.m. Then at 7 p.m. in Fish Hatchery Park there will be Riverview Balloons (hot air ballons) and Skydive Hastings skydivers. In the area of entertainment on lhe court­ house lawn there will be from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. the String Ringers. Dulcimer music. Then from noon to 2 p.m. the Nash­ ville Five Plus will play old time music. Following them from 2*j0 to 4:30 p.m. is the Dulcimer Friends. Then Amanda and Crystal Hoffman will present country mu- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN MmQLHMBUCJffiABlliG ZQHIH6 ORPIHMCETEXT AME TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charfor Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing on August 21.2002. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, within the Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed Hems to be considered at this public hear­ ing indude the following, in summary: Amendment to Article VI and VII of the Zoning Ordinance to allow storage within agricultural build­ ings as a special use and an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit “keyholing’ or fun­ neling* of lake or stream access within the Township Therefore, the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will consider the following 1 Amendments of Articles VI and VII of the Zoning Ordinance, being the Agricultural and Rural sic from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Finally the Galloway Sisters will play family music from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. There will also be entertainment on the community court stage on Church Street. Beginning at 5 p.m. the HHS Jazz Band will play big band jazz. Then at 5:45 p.m. the HHS Steel Drum Band will present steel drum music. The Les Jazz will start at 6 p.m. and feature big band music. Then the rock band Forever and One will play at 7:15 pm. Closing out-the first night at 8:30 p.m. will be Street Dance featuring Rumple Stump and special guests. Saturday, Aug. 24: Activities begin at the Breakfast PLUS, sponsored by the Moose Lodge to benefit the Child Abuse Council. The event runs from 7 to 11 a.m. The Jaycecs Summerfest Fishing Contest will be held at Fish Hatchcry Park from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. At 8 a.m. there will be a softball tourna­ ment at Fish Hatchery Park. The Jim Jensen Memorial 3x3 Basketball Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at Tyden Park and Fish Hatchery Park. Runners will be out at 8:30 for the 10K at the middle school and the 5K run/waik at Broadway and Grand. Bob’s Gun and Tackle Open House will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fish Hatchery Park will have a co-ed volleyball tournament beginning at 9 a.m. A free family run for all ages will begin at 9:30 at the middle school, Broadway and Grand, parking lot off Church Street. At 10 a.m. there will be a Horseshoe Tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. Regis­ tration runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. with play starting at 10 a.m. Arts and crafts will be on the courthouse lawn from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The USS Intimidator (ride simulator) will open downtown from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community court booths and activities opne at 10 a.m. Food concessons and kid’s rides open at 10 a.m. also. The Summerfest 25th Anniversary Estate Residential Districts. Compiled Sections 104.600 and 104.700. respectively, to add storage for a fee in an agricultural building, including bams, as a special use in the Agricultural and Rural Estate Districts with consideration of the following condition and standards: a. Aoe of Building Agricultural building(s) shall be at least twenty-five (25) years okl. b. USE Storage shall be limited to boats, cars, vehicles, and Hems of similar nature. c. Inspection A registered building inspector approved by the Township shall inspect the structural integrity ol lhe building. d. QftSfilDfl A dwelling unit shall exist on the same parcel as the Ag building. e. Nuisance The storage business shall not create a nuisance to any adjacent parcels. l. Enctoewd Buddm The agricultural buildtog shal be fuBy enclosed and shall not c.eate nuisance traffic. g Size of Parcel. The parcel shall be a minimum of five (5) acres. h Signs Al signs shall be in accordance with Section 20.26. i. Inside Storage All storage on site shall be inside the agricultural building. |. Operator. The storage business shal be carried on only by the residents of the parcel. k Commingled Uses The budding shall not be used for agricufural practices. ■ Ughts Any additional lighting shal bo shielded downward and not leave the property. m. Zoning Compliance All structures shal comply with the Zoning Orcfinance. n. Operation Plan. The application shal provide a written improvemo.it/operabon plan for approval by the Planning Commission. 2 Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to add a Section entitled "Lake or Stream Access and Keyhole Devetopmenf to prohibit fcoyholing* and funnelling' of lake property as follows: Lata of Stream &cwa and Kgyhote Dmfcomeni a. Frontage. In all zoning districts, there shal be al least one hundred feet (100*) of lake or stream frontage for each single-family home, dwelling unit cottage, condominium unit site condominium unit, or apartment unit utilizing or accessing the lake or stream frontage. b Multi-Family Frontage. Any multiple lamify unit that utilizes a common lake or stream front area or frontage shal not permit lake or stream use or access to more than one (1) single-fa'ntly home, dwelling unit, cottage, condominium unit site condominium unit or apartment unit for each one hundred feet (100*) of lake or stream frontage. c. Docks. Any multiple f-irwly unit shall have not more than one (1) dock or mooring for each one hundred feet (100*) of lake or stream frontage. d. Grant of Access. The above restrictions shall apply to aR lots and parcels on or abutting any lake or stream, regardless of whether access to the lake or stream shall be by ease­ ment. park, common-fee ownership, single-fee ownership, condominium, arrangement, license or lease. e. Special Use In all zoning districts, no lake or stream access, boat ramp, shore station, dock, boat launch, or shoreline abutting a lake or stream shall be utilized for commercial, business, outdoor recreational (or entertainment) unless sue.*: use is authorized pursuant to a special use. f. P-U-D s Lake or stream access and use regulations contained in this Section shall be fully applicable to all planned unit development (PUD) and special use projects or develop­ ments. g. Limits on P U D-s/Soeciai Uses. In addition to the above limitations, no easement, private park, common area. lot. abutting or adjoining a lake or stream shall be used to permit access to the lake or stream tor more than one (1) single-family home, dwelling unit, con­ dominium unit, site condominium unit apartment unit or any other use unless such addi­ tional access use is approved as a special use or as a planned unit development (PUD). h. Frontaoe Without Sewer The minimum water frontage requirements of this Section shall be doubled if the property involved is not served with public sewer or if more than fifty per­ cent (50%) of the water frontage of the property involved is comprised of or adjoins a wet­ land as defined by Michigan law. L Minimum Frontage Based on District. If a property is located within a zoning district where the minimum tot width requirement is greater than one hundred feet (1003. the minimum water frontage requirements noted in this Section shall be increased to equal the minimum tot width requirements of the zoning district in which the property is located. j. No Canah/ChanntHs No canal or channel shall bo created from, out of or into any lake k Conflicts In the event this Section conflicts with any other section, this section shall con­ trol. 3. Effective Date and Repeal This Ordinance shall take effect eight days foltowing publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE FAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zorwng Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time dur­ ing regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publi­ cation of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examinea at the public hearing to determine th- exact nature of the aforementioned matters PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments at or following the aforementioned public hear­ ing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the proposed text amendment by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the heanng ol August 21.2002, and may fur­ ther be received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting-hearing upon seven (7) days* notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public heanng RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 I 4 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JULY 24, 2002 - 7JO PM Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of A^egiance. Present: Hint, Rogers, Bellmore. Lyons. Greenfield & McKenna. Vilmont absent and excused. Also present 22 guests. Discussion on Wal-Mart Sewer Agreement. Questions from guests and board members answered by engineer. Consensus is to check into other means of getting sewer to Wal-Mart and into Rutland Charter Township. Motion by Greenfield to go ahead with feasfoilrty study on both sides of M-43/M-37 Highway with a cap of $7,000.00 and the township would pursue reimbursement from Wal-Mart. Support by Lyons. Rd cal! vote: all Ayes. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn at 10:20 ptn. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by. Roger Vilmont, Supervisor (8/1) Notlca of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by MICHAEL W. THOMPSON md DEBO­ RAH L. THOMPSON, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TMS MORTGAGE. INC DBA THE MONEY STORE. Mortgagee, dated the 18th of October, 1996. and recorded in the office of the Register a> Deeds, for the County of Berry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of October. 1996 in Uber 676. Page 502, Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, as Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of November 30. 1996. Series 1996-0 on the 15th day of November, 1997 and recorded in Instrument No. 1022315, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Five Hundred Forty Eight 8 58/100 ($76,548.58). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pert there­ of. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of August 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public aucticr. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or eo much thereof as may be necessary to pay tie amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.3500% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which .nay be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest m the premises Which said premises are described as foltows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wtt The West 76 feet of Lot 31 and the East 10 feet of Lot 32 of KeHy’s First Addition, according to the recorded plat, thereof in Liber 3 of Plats, of page 94. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that«the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: July 25. 2002 THE BANK OF NEW YORK. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. JONATHAN L ENGMAN (P56364) Attorney for The Bank of New York 888 W Big Beaver. Ste. 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (248) 362-2600 (0/22) Grand Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. downtown. At noon the Elks Tent will open al Fish Hatchcry Park until 11:45 p.m. Then downtown thcr will be a weightlift­ ing contest at 12:30 p.m. A weigh-in will begin at 12*30 with lifting at 1 p.m. The courthouse lawn entertainment in­ cludes a variety of acts. Beginning at 10 a.m. the Hastings Suzuki Strings will play folk/dassical music for an hour. Then from 1 to 3 p.m. Jerry Ball will present music and storytelling. A Gypsies of the Desert Moon Dance will take place in front of the library from 3-3:30 p.m. Then Terry and Mary will present country and gospel from 3:30 to 5 p.m. At the community court stage on Church Street there will be a showcase of acts. Starting at 10:30 a.m. the rock band Hearts of Fire will play. The stage will close at 11:30 for the pa­ rade. When play continues al 1 pjn. the Thornapplc River Boys will present bluegrass music. Remember the Cross will start at 2:30 p.m. and feature Christian rock. Al 4 p.m. the rock band Candid Avenue will take the stage. Then the folk/jazz group The Army Young Band will play at 5:30 p.m. J.R. Shropshire will present an Elvis Tribute at 7 p.m. The Thomapple Arts Council is co-spon- See PLANS, page 16 improvements . give you tax benefits? Your home probably will be the biggest investment you ever make. And. in many ways, it’s an investment that will reward you. For one thing, most homes tend to appreciate over lime. Furthermore, your house can give you something you always need — tax benefits. Of course, you already know that your mortgage interest is tax-deductible. But you may not have realized that home improve­ ments, under some circumstances, can also help you at tax time. The clearest tax benefits resulting from home im-provements can be achieved through a home-equity loan used to pay for these improvements. You can generally get this type of loan al a competitive rate, and, more importantly, the interest on the loan may be tax-deductible. Keep in mind, how­ ever, that when you take out a home equity loan, you’re pledging your house as collat­ eral. That’s why you have to be sure you can afford lhe loan payments. If you don't take out a home equity loan to pay for home improvements, are they still tax deductible? They could be. If you run a business from your home, of if you rent out part of iL then part of your home improvements may be considered business expenses, and you can deduct them through depreciation. You’ll need to be cautious, however, about what you claim — the IRS may have different definitions of “business expenses’’ than you do. Your tax advisor can help you make the right decisions. If you don’t use your home to operate a business, and you have no renters, then your home improvements are typically not tax deductible — but they can help you from a capital gains standpoint. Basically, your capital gains are the dif­ ference between your house’s cost basis” — its value at the time you purchased it — and the price for which you sold it. So, if you bought your house for $100,000, and you sold it for $300,000, you’d have a cap­ ital gain of $200,000. But home im-provements can add to the cost basis of your home. Suppose you added a deck, outdoor lights and a sun room, and you completely modernized your kitchen Together, these improvements increased the cost basis of your home to $200,000. Now, if you were to sell the house for $300,000, you’d only have a $100,000 capital gain — half of what it was before your home improvements. Actually, either capital gain — $100,000 or $200,000 — might be irrelevant, because you can generally exclude up to $500,000 of capita) gains on a house sale, as long as you’re pan of a married couple filing joint­ ly. If you’re a single filer, you can exclude $250,000. (To qualify for this exclusion, you must have used the home as your prin­ cipal residence at least two out of the five years preceding the sale.) Given these high exclusion figures, is it even worthwhile to think about the impact of out-of-pocket home improvements on your tax situation? Yes — because you never know. If you stay in a house for a very long time, and if you live in an area in which housing prices steadily go up. then you may someday find yourself bumping up against the capital gains limits. If that happens, you’ll be glad you invested in lhe garage, the gazebo, the patio and the porch. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheussr Busch CMSEnergy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Enon-Mobl Family Dollar Fast Financial Bancorp Fort General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kman Kellogg's Company McDonald’s Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silvfir Dow Jones Average V.ylume on NYSE 10.00 26.31 48.61 7.80 48.15 44.78 29.46 35.67 30.88 19.67 1320 45.99 9.65 71.79 18.47 50.94 .71 33.99 24.50 4826 8.65 12.75 46.70 43.10 49.12 $30435 $4.65 8680.03 1.88 +1.20 +3.01 +3.86 +3.57 +426 +327 +4.75 +1.63 +2.75 +1.10 +4.67 +55 +4.79 +4.67 +6.86 +.10 +3.92 +.66 +5.66 +1.36 +2.55 +5.45 +7.09 +4.02 -$8.90 $21 +977.69 -600M ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2002 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of Rutland Charter Township, notice is hereby given that a Primary Election wi« be held on Tuesday. August 6. 2002. tor the purpose of nominat­ ing candidates to the General Election ballot for the fottowmg office: Township Trustee—one vacancy (term expires November 20. 2004) The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8.-00 p.m. Voting Precincts Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 948-2194 Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election by mall may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m. August 3, 2002. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote In parson in the Clerk's office up to 4:00 p.m. August 5, 2002. Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Wilkinson County Commission City of Hastings District No. 1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 1 2002 - Page 15 County Plan Commission has mixed response to survey by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Don Drummond Drummond, chairman of the OUR-Land Committee, spoke to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission July 25 about a grant opportunity for a county wide survey on various land use issues. He said such a survey could contribute useful data and information to the commis­ sioners in the master planning precess in creating the future land use plan.The survey could also be a basts for comparison with future surveys, Drummond said. The People and Land Initiative has funds available to distribute to local communities and organizations. The $1-5 million fund­ ing came from Kellogg, is to be used by the end of July and may be a one time only op­ portunity. The OUR-Land Committee has been sponsoring an effort for intergovernmental cooperation and is now pursuing this fund­ ing resource for a public survey to be de­ veloped by representatives of the eleven planning and zoning organizations in the county, acting as an ad hoc committee. He said the collaborative approach to de­ veloping the survey "hopefully would carry over into the planning process." Drummond, said he had first learned of this grant about six weeks ago. Meetings were held to determine if the various gov­ ernmental planning units wanted to pursue this, and he said he had been trying to lo­ cate two contractors to bid on the survey. One is a research firm and the other is MSU, he said. He said two research organizations were preparing quotations for the cost to conduct such a survey. The survey would result in a county wide random sample of about 900 households, to secure a net of 600 or more names. He said researchers have said this would provide a credible survey. Survey participants would be notified the survey was coming, then survey would be sent out and finally a followup by mail up to twice would be sen*, out to assure receipt of an adequate number of returned surveys. The selected professional firm would conduct the survey to cover issues of con­ cern for all the planning agencies involved. The data would be analyzed and a report County Plan Commission has secretary problem by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, required to hold an election by the fourth week in July according to its bylaws, reconvened after the regular meet­ ing July 25 to elect officers. It was mentioned that the requirement of public notice had been satisfied by publica­ tion of the bylaws. The commission has operated with only six members for several months, but an­ other member is expected to be appointed soon, it was reported by County Commis­ sioner Tom Wing, who was present at the meeting. Clyde Morgan was re-elected chairman of the commission. The vice chair position will be filled by Ron Goss man. Discussion ensued in an effort to fill the secretarial position. Jan McKeough was nominated to be sec­ retary, a job which she has been perform­ ing, but which has been proceeding on a conditional basis, thus her election may be temporary. McKeough spends a great deal of extra time in order to carry out secretar­ ial responsibilities, and has requested addi­ tional compensation for her time, or double the regular per diem amount. At one point, when commissioner meetings were going until 11 p.m. she had asked for $75 for her time, the same amount normally given to commissioners for late night meetings or $50 for regular length meetings. She has continued those duties on the single per diem rate since March. "I do care, but it just takes too much time," she explained. She said she spends at least four to five hours beyond that needed in the meeting, comparing notes with Jim McManus in the effort to achieve accuracy. If not settled by August, McKeough said she will not be able to continue these du­ ties. Commissioner Wing said the County De­ velopment Committee did not recommend approval of the request for compensation to McKeough for her extra time basically for technical reasons, one point being that no planning commissioner was to receive more than a county commissioner. Wing read from a letter which reasoned the duties of secretary include doing the minutes, or that minutes can be recorded by planning office staff. To change or reallo­ cate staff support to perform this function was up to the Planning Commission discre­ tion was the opinion stated. It was explained that County Develop­ ment could not increase the per diems of the commissioners, which is decided by an Officers* Compensation Board for the County Commission, but that is technically for elected officials. No commissioner could fairly be singled out, as all contributed their individual strengths and attributes in the performance of their duties, it was said. Wing said though not opposed to giving McKeough more money, doing it on a per diem basis could not be done. Several commissioners emphasized the value of the accuracy of the minutes as re­ corded by McKeough, including Gossman and Morgan. They asked if another alterna­ tive to a per diem could be found to com­ pensate McKeough. Exceptions were mentioned by commis­ sioners. Late night meetings are compen­ sated at a higher rate. The chairman of the County Board is paid more according to the bylaws. Some townships compensate their chair and secretary at a higher rate. Neither Wing nor Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie could explain why or how this had been achieved. Actual expenses such as mileage, train­ ing, materials and equipment can be reim­ bursed by a limited amount, and Commis­ sioner Jim Kinney suggested McKeough might be compensated for these items in the amount of $50. This idea was abandoned by McKeough, who wanted compensation for her time, which has been increased to two meetings per month instead of one. She said the com­ mitment of time prevented her from getting another paying job which would offset some of those expenses. It was concluded the record keeping function should perhaps be given employee status. McKeough at first declined the nomina­ tion. Alden and Kinney were sequentially nominated and they also declined. MacK­ enzie, who is a county commissioner, said he could not be a planning commission of­ ficer, but would act as secretary until next month in hope that a new planning com­ mission appointee could fill the position. An employee would take the minutes, which would be signed by a secretary, who is also elected to stand in line should chair and vice chair be unavailable. Commissioner Alden suggested that McKeough serve as secretary, but that in addition she be contracted to record the minutes, for which she would be paid. He had previously been contracted to work on the Solid Waste Commission, and believed that was an option. t The commission suggestions were to be relayed to the county board, but whether this would be approved was uncertain. McKeough said she would accept the election as secretary only through next week, when she wanted an answer to the commission's request to contract her to re­ cord the minutes. published by the research organization con­ ducting the survey. Commissioner Jim Alden questioned if the sample planned was not too small. Drummond said this number, about 1 percent was felt to be a sufficient number to get an accurate result, according to re­ search organizations. He said most national surveys are done with only 1200 people. Drummond said the matter has been dis­ cussed with the Barry County Development Committee, which has told him they would recommend to the County Board of Com­ missioners that a $5,000 match be made to help secure the grant. Drummond intended to apply for grant money to pay the research organization to conduct the survey. Applications for grants were due July 31. Communities or organi­ zations winning grants will be announced in August. He said he anticipated it could take up to a year to do the survey, but results might be known as early as February or March. The County Commission was not sched­ uled to meet before the 31st, Commissioner Jeff Mackenzie reminded. Drummond did not believe that would be a barrier to re­ questing the grant. Commissioner Jim Kinney said contract­ ing for a survey was within the authority and responsibility of the Planning Commis­ sion, but was not assured the commission "had the financial whcrc-with-all to do so." He did not want to vote for this until sure of the scope of the survey. Commissioner Alden asked what was bcing'asked of the Planning Commission. Drummond said those pursuing the grant were hopeful of a letter of support from the commissioners. The process could move ahead separately if the BCPZC was not to be involved. Commissioner Jan McKeough pointed out whether the planning commission worked in conjunction with this survey or conducted a separate one, she would sup­ port this one. She said there was an expected cost to the county, and was also sure the Planning Commission would be involved in the preparation of this survey. She said this looked to be very reasonable. She said "I would hate to see a grant opportunity pass us by." She said $75,000 was allocated for the master plan, and a survey alone could cost as much as $20,000 if done by the master planning consultant. Kinney said he had concerns over part­ nering with a special interest group. He wanted assurances that the survey would be objective and not biased toward any special interest Drummond explained ail eleven plan­ ning and zoning organizations of the county would participate in developing the survey. McKeough suggested Kinney participate in the development of the survey. NOTICE To the qualified electors of Johnstown Township notice Is hereby given that the following proposi­ tions will be voted on at the primary ELECTION to be held on Tuesday, August 6. 2002 at the Township Hall/Flre Station PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF FIRE PROTECTION MILLACE Ton Willdasm Com Mm 371W. Cavttt HasBafs. Ml 4NSI Shall the previously voted increase In the 15 mill tax limitation In Johnstown Township. Barry county, be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) In the years 2005-2006 Inclusive for fire pro­ tection purposes and shall the township levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise m the first year an estimated $70,767 00 PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLACE Shall the previously voted increase In the 15 mill tax limitation In Johnstown Township. Barry County, be renewed at 1/2 mill <$0S0 per $1,000.00 of taxable value) In the years 2003-2006 inclusive for road Improvement purposes and shall the township levy such millage during such years, which levy shall raise In the first year an estimated $35,584.00 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION WOODLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD AUGUST 6, 2002 ShaJI the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Af-cte IX. Sec 6. of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes wtthm Woodland Tor nship be renewed at two (2) mills (S2 per $1,000 ol taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2005 inclusive for the purpose of road maintenance and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage tor said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $94,345 25’ Yes ( ) ( Where to Vote... Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center. Bellevue Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Road. Hastings - Township Hall 948-70',2 Barry Township Precinct 1 - Hickory Road. Hickory Comers - Fire Station *6715346. 5 Barry Township - Precinct 2 - 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton - Township Hall. 623Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. Michigan - Old Welcome School 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street. Nashville - Township Hall. 852-9479 Hastings Charier Township - 885 River Road. Hastings - Township Hall 948-9690 Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43) Hastings Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct 1-112 State Street. Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road. Hastings - Township Hall. Johnstown Township - 13641 S. M-37 Highway. Dowling - Township Hall. 721- Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street. Nashville - Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township - 6912 S. Boulter Road (in Orangeville). Shelbyville - Town­ ship Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township Precinct 1-10115 Norris Road, Delton - Township Hall 623-2664. H Prairieville Township Precinct 2-11351 Lindsay Road. Plainwell. Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. -1|^Iland chartCT Township - 2461 Heath Road. Hastings - Township Hall. 948- Thomapple Township Precinct I - 3885 Bender Road, Middleville - Thomapple Kellogg High School. 795-3394. ^Thomapple Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main. Middleville - Township Hall. 795- Woodland Township - 156 South Main. Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville - Township Hall. 795-9091. , City of Hastings (All 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings - Middle School 945-2468 City Hall Clerk's Office. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. Io 8 p.m. on the day of the election NOTICE TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2002 The polls will be open from 700 a.m. until 800 p.m. voting Precincts - Barry County, Michigan ASSYRIA TWP 8094 T»w Rd. Beflevue Assyria Township Hal RVWCTWPPRECWCT1 209 State St . Freeport Freeport Wage Hal RUTLAND CHARTER TWP 2«iHeatn Rd. Hastings Rutland Charter Township Haa BALTIMORE TWP 3100 £ Dowung Rd. Hastings BaiOmore Township Hail ■h/KC TUP PRECNCT 2 3425 Wing Rd. Hastings Irving Township Hal THORNAPPLE TWP PREONCT 1 507 w Mam st . Room 23. MdOevae TK Learning Center BARRY TVA’PREONCT 1 JOHNSTOWN TW Kdogg scnod Rd. Httory Comers 1««1 S M-37 Hwy. Dowmg Frt Station Johnstown Township Hail THORNAPPLE TWP PREONCT 2 200 E. Mam. MtddkMte Thomapple Township Hal BARRY TWP PREONCT 2 1S5 E. Orchard St. Mton Barry Township HM MAPLE GROVE TWP 721 Durkee St. Nasnvae Maple Grove iwp Hal WOODLAND TWP i56SMamst.woooand woodland Township Hal CARLTON TWP K welcome Rd. Hastings Canton Township Hal ORANGEVILLE TWP PREONCT U 418 YAMCEE SPRWCS TWP PREONCT 1 6812 S eouter Rd. SheRjyvae 2M N Briggs Rd . Mtddtevwe Orangevae Township Hal Yankee Springs TWp Hal CASTLETON TWP 915 Reed St. NasnwE Castleton iwp Hal PRAWEVUE TWP PREONCT 1 10155 SNonis Rd. DMon pratnevae Township Hal HASTINGS CHARTER TWP BKRNer Rd. Hastings Hastings Charter TWp Hal PRAMEVUE TWP PREONCT 2 11351 Lindsay Rd. PWnwefl Pine Lake Fire Department ) Cheryl Allen. Clerk Woodland Township 156 S. Main St. Woodland. Ml 48897 367-44915 or 367-4094 203 YAMCEE SPRWCS TWP PREONCT 2 M25 & Payne Lk. Rd. waytand CTTYOF HASTINGS WARDS 1.2344 232 W Grand St . Hastings Hastings Mk»e school HOPE TWP 5453 S MM3 Hwy, Hastings Hope Township Hal Electors who wish to recieve an Absentee voter ballot for tne Primary Election by mall may submit an AV application by 200 p.m. August 5.2002 Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee voter ballot for the Primary Election may vote in person in the Townshlp/city Clerk s office up to 400 p.m. August 5.2002 DEBORAHS MASSMNO Assyria Township der* 7475 Cox Rd. Beflevue Ml 49021 Phone (269) 758-4003 UNDAEDDY-HOUGH Hope TOwnsh© oerk 5463 SM-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (26® 948-2464 ROBINMCKENNA Rutland Charter Township Oerk 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (2C® 945-2194 TRACY MITCHELL Bafumore Township cm 3100 E. Dowkng Rd Hastings Ml 49058 CAROLERGANC Irving Township Clerk 5241 WDOdSChOOi Rd, MKldlev«e Ml 49333 Phone (26® 948-8893 SUSAN VUESTRA Thomappie Township oerk 200E Mamet MkXRevae Ml49333 Phone (26® 795-7202 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Barry Township Oerk 155 E Orchard St . PO Box 705 Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (26® 623-5171 RENEWAL OF TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE NO organizations of the county. Kinney said he was concerned that the BCPZC not be drawn into issues people want them to han­ dle. "which turn out to be totally illegal." He mentioned a vote on a health depart­ men’ matter as an example. Commissioner Ron Gossman said he did not think the survey developed by the other planning groups locked the county planning commission into anything. McKeough agreed. Drummond said the hope was to save the county money. He said an effort was made to involve the other planning and zoning groups of the county. "If that’s a special in­ terest, 1 apologize," he said. To the Qualified Electors of barry county, Michigan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP City of Hastings District No. 1 Kinney said participating versus control­ ling the survey were two different angles. The BCPZC has a statutory duty to create a County Development Plan and to prepare a survey. "If we participate as one member of a larger whole, we arc not necessarily do­ ing our duty." He said he had no problem participating in the proposed survey as long as the BCPZC did not "abdicate what we're sup­ posed to be doing, or not allowed to do what we arc supposed to be doing because we are outvoted by some other group or en­ tity." Drummond asked if the BCPZC planned on involving the other planning and zoning WXMADANELS canton Townsnip Clerk 85 welcome Rd. Hastings Mi 49058 Phone (269) 945 5990 LORNA WILSON Castletown Township oert 915 Reed St. NasnvRe mi 49073 Phone (517-852 9479 BONNE L CRUTTENDCN Hastings Charter TWp Oerk 8B5 mver Rd . Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (269) 948 9690 Office Phone (269) 945-3291 Home For the JUNE DOSTER Johnstown Township Oerk 1815 Lacey Rd. Dowfcn i Ml 49050 Phone (269) 721-9905 SUSANK. BUTLER Maple Grove Township Oerk 9752 Evart Rd.. NashvOe. Ml 49073 DARLENE HARPER Orangev«ie Township Oerk 11051 WRdwood Rd. Shemwae.Mi 49344 Phone (269) 672-7149 NORMAJEAN NCHOLS PraineviBe Township Clerk KM 15 S NpmsRd . DertOn. M14SD46 Phone (269) 623 2664 CHERYL ALLEN woodund Township Oerk 156 S. Mam. woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (269) 367 4915 Office Phone (26® 367-4094 Home JAMCEC LIPPERT Yankee Springs TWp oerk 2B4N BnggsRd. Middtevae Ml 49333 Phone (26® 795-9091 EVER1L MANSHUM Hastings Oty Oerk 201 E state St Hastings Ml 49058 Phone (2691945-2468 purpose of placing In nomination candidates for the following offices: Congressional State legislature Representative In congress County County Commissioners Governor state senate State Proposal 02-t state Representative State Proposal 02-2 5rd District Court of Appeals �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 1.2002 Jehovah’s Witnesses unveil new Kingdom Hall The Hastings East and West congrega­ tions of the Jehovah's Witnesses held an open house last Saturday for their new Kingdom Hall on West M-179, just west of the Kellogg Community College campus. Last May, 400 hundred of Jehovah’s Witnesses volunteers from Hastings and across the state spent two weekends build­ ing the hall. The 4,000 square foot building was con­ structed on 2 and a half acres. The land and pond had been sort of a local trash dumping ground and required major clean up before the construction could begin. Once the clean up was done, the volunteers could ad­ dress the actual building. Organizers decided to concentrate the construction for two weekends in May. They knew dragging the construction out over several weeks would put a burden on the volunteers. So they worked round the clock for the four days. The volunteers included licensed con­ tractors. handymen, cooks and anyone else willing to help and take directions. The construction site was well organized with plenty of food, a first aid station and a lost PLANS, continued from page 14 soring the acoustic music of Jim Cole at 8:30 p.m. At 10:45 p.m.. Rare Earth will feature classic rock. The stage will close at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25: Activities will begin at 8 a.m. with a softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. Bob’s Gun and Tackle Open House and 40th Anniversary celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A free breakfast sponsored by First Bap­ tist Church of Hastings will begin at 9:30 and found. Volunteers said the way the building came together was a miracle of sorts. On the Monday before the building was to have begun, the site had no electricity, wa­ ter, parking area for volunteers and no phone. By Wednesday, the four essentials had been met. KCC loaned the use of its parking lot for the volunteers and a well had been dug. The water was approved on the first test by the Barry Eaton District He alth Department. Construction of the walls started at 7 a.m. on May 19 and by 9 a.m.. they were ready for the trusses. Unpredictable Michi­ gan weather presented a challenge for the workers. The first weekend they worked in snow and the next weekend they worked in hot weather. The completed building has an audito­ rium, coat room, library, rest rooms and a small kitchen. There is a reflection pond in front with a water spray, a few live fish and a convincingly rcai-iooking plastic duck. Call the Kingdom Hall at 945-3979 for meeting times or more information about Jehovah’s Witnesses.. The Hastings Car Club Show will take place on State Strec from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The USS Intimidator Ride will start at 10 a.m. downtown. At 10:30 there will be a community church service. Food concessions open at 10 a.m. at the courthouse. Kid’s rides and slides and food conces­ sions open at noon in the community court. From noon to 4 p.m. there will be a com­ munity chicken barbecue dinner at the community court. At 1 p.m. the Kid's Parade:Themc “When I Grow Up-I Want To Be...” will start. Line-up will begin at 1230 p.m. at Michigan and State Streets. The Duck Derby will take place at Tydcn Park at 2 p.m. The musical entertainment will take place at the Community Court Stage on Church Street. The show begins at noon with J-3, a contemporary Christian music group. At 1:30 p.m. Matthew’s House will play contemporary Christian music. The Christian southern rock band Hwy. 4.0.3 will begin playing a 3 p.m. The final act will be at 4:30 with the Thomapple Valley Church Praise Band, featuring contemporary Christian music. For additional Summerfest information, call 948-3025. NEWS Newspapers: The medium of choice! *2 'Z 0/ of community newspaper readers read O / 0 every issue or almost everv issue. 71% don’t always read direct mail ads. We Process Color Film FAST! National Newspaper Association readership study. Spotlight on lhe Reader For more information, call 1 (800) 829+NNA. Pictured (from left) are Camille Riley of the Volunteer Center, Heart of Gold re­ cipient Beccy France. Kathy Pennington Surratt of Barry 4+1. Must see this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home located approximately 3 miles south of Gun Lake. Large yard with stream running through the back, and In­ ground pool. This home has many amenities including tile floors, formal dining area and fin­ ished basement with fireplace. Please make your request In writing to: Call Bobbie J. Ritchie for Appt. (616) 437-6602 RIVERTOWN REALTY LLC Hastings Area School System 252 West Grand Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Longtime 4-H leader Bcccy France has been chosen as the recipient of the second Heart of Gold Award for 2002. The Heart of Gold Award is presented quarterly by the Volunteer Center of Barry County to an individual, family or group that is an example of the true spirit of vol­ unteerism. Through service to their com­ munity, the recipient has proven that giving of one’s time, talents and resources can make a positive difference in the lives of Barry County residents. France was nominated by Kathy Wal­ ters-Surratt. 4-H Agent, and Kathy Pen­ nington. 4-H Program Associate. France has been a leader in the Busy Beigh 11 Club for the last 17 years. The club allows kids ages 4-19 to participate and learn about projects in a multitude of areas. As the General Leader, France han­ dles the paperwork, insures that the project leaders and members are kept informed of new or changing information, coordinates and facilitates meetings, trains club offi­ cers, and recruits new leaders. Not only has France been a General Leader, she has also been a Superintendent for the Young Clover Program. This pro­ gram allows kids ages 4-8 to participate non-competitivcly in 4-H. France’s Super­ intendent responsibilities included writing guidelines for the area, holding workshops and demonstrations, keeping lhe Fair book ook Builders Builders ' Cook Dan Valley Excavating Freeport Elevator & Great Lakes Seeds National Bank of Hastings Shamrock Tavern The Wright Slop Thompson McCully „ u , ...fot purchasing our 2002 market steers! Thanks again!! Megan, Jessie, D.J., Kristen & Audrey Falconer SAMPLE PUBLIC RELEASE FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS INSTRUCTIONS: Delete references to any programs in which the SFA does not participate. If the release covers more than one SFA. provide a list of the SFAs. the programs in which they partici­ pate. titles of the determining officials and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the hearing officials. This is the public release that we will send to The Hastings Banner on 7-30-02. Delton Kellogg Schools today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. The fol­ lowing household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Come see us for anything... FROM A WASH TO THE WORKS! J Cars • Trucks • SUV’s • Boats • Motorcycles Semi Tractors • and anything in between A TOTAL FAMILY STZE If you want it cleaned, caG us! 801 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml (616) 948-0958 STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER $11,518 15.522 19.526 23.530 27,534 31.538 35.542 39.546 ♦4.004 MONTH $960 1,294 1.628 1.961 2.295 2.629 2.962 3.296 ♦334 B. SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS YEAR MONTH 761 $16,391 22.089 27.787 33.485 39.183 44.881 50.579 56.277 $ 1,366 1,541 2.316 2,791 3.266 3.741 4.215 4.690 ♦77 ♦ 5.698 WEEK $222 299 376 453 530 607 684 ♦475 WEEK $316 425 535 644 754 584 973 1.083 ♦110 Children tram households whose income is al or below me levels shown are eligib'e for tree and IN THE MATTER OF: EARLY S CURTIS DRAIN WOODLAND TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION reduced price meals. Application toons are being sent >o a> homes with a letter to parents or guardian?. To apply lor tree or reduced price meals, households should tilt out ths form and return it to me sc. .om Additional copies ot the application form are available at me pnnapal's office m each school. Households should answer all questions on the form. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which doos not contain all of the followmg information cannot ba processed by the school: (1) the total income by source lor each household member (such as wages, child support, ete ): (2) names ol all household members. (3) social secu­ rity number ot the adult household member who signs the application. and (4) the signature ot an NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Determination will meet on Wednesday. August 14. 2002. at 11:00 a.m. in the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S Main Street. Woodland. Michigan, to hear all interested persons and evidence and to determine whether the drain known as the Early & Curtis Drain as prayed for in the petition to clean, straight­ en. tile or add branches or extend the Barnum Branch, dated April 2,2002. is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare of Woodland Township, in accor­ adult household member. FOOD STAMP/FIP HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or Family Independence Program (FIP) benefits for your child, you only have to list your child® rwme and Food Stamp or FIP case number and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and win be used only tor the purpose of determining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authonzed by the United S’jtes Department of Agriculture Applications may be verified by the dance with Sections 72 and 191 of Act No. 40 P.A. 1956. as amended, and for the protec­ tion of the public health of the following cities, villages and township: Woodland Township. Proceedings conducted at this public heanng will be subject to the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act and you are further notified that information regarding this meeting may be obtained from the Barry County Drain Commissioner. Persons with dis­ abilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the County Drain Commissioner at the number noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Minutes of the meeting will be on file school or other official® at any time dunng the school year. If children are approved for free of reduced price meal benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in house­ hold size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year If a household is not cur­ rently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a house­ hold member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time In most cases. FOSTER CHILDREN are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free w reduced price meals for them, the household should contact the school for more information Under the pro­ visions of the policy Child Nutntion Director will review applications and determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis The household also has the right to a fair hearing This can be done by calling or writing the following official Ron Archer. 327 N. Grove St. Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-9246 Each school and the Supenntendent Office have a complete policy, which may be reviewed by in the following office. Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan. You are further notified that persons aggrieved by the decisions of the Board of Determination may seek judicial review in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry within ten (10) days of the determination. DATED: July 30. 2002 Thomas C. Doyle Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1335 i A SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For each rdditional family mamber add. any interested party. 4 Barry County 4 H, and Kathy Walters Heart of Gold Award winner chosen SCHOOL OF CHOICE HASTINGS ARIA SCHOOLS SYSTEM The Hastings Area School System is participating in Schools of Choice for the 2002-2003 school year. Students who reside in adjoining intermediate school dis­ tricts are eligible to be accepted. There are limited open­ ings available at the secondary level, in the alternative education programs, some elementary grades There are no openings in 6th & 7th grade. There are no openings in special education K-12 The application window closes on September 6th. ot department current, finding judges and clerks, and managing the approximately 200 Young Clovers who bring their 4-H projects to be presented on Non-Livcstock Judging Day, when each member receives a participation award for their projects. In recent years France has been the Me­ chanical Superintendent for 4-H. She has been involved in writing guidelines, updat­ ing the Fair book section, finding judges and assisting with workshops. “As a member of the Non-Livcstock Committee, Bcccy has been a valuable team member for Non-Livcstock Judging Day," Surratt said. “During this day 30 + judges, with a clerk, all work to judge the approximately 3,000 projects. It is an al­ most overwhelming task to keep everyone supplied with the items they need and solve any problems that may arise throughout the day. Bcccy is always there, with her bright smile and positive attitude to lend a helping hand wherever she can.” Surratt said that France has “volunteered countless hours to the Barry County 4-H Program. She has been a positive influence and a mentor to our youth, allowing them to experience new things and changing their lives. Bcccy is an outstanding volun­ teer and a shining example of the 4-H motto, ‘To make lhe best better.’” Also nominated for this quarter’s award were Deb McKeown, nominated by the staff of the Barry Community Foundation; Janice Howard, nominated by Jimmy Nel­ son, Mentoring Excellence Coordinator, FIA; Sherre Cooke, nominated by Debbie Bowler of the Girl Scouts; and Marlene Lawrence, nominated by Deborah McCaul of Pennock Hospital. LEGAL NOTICE NoUca <X Mortgaga Foractoaun Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Data* has bean made in the condrttons at a mortgage made by Kim A Aspgren and Nancy S. Aspqren (onpnal mort­ gage) to Wilmington National Finance. Inc.. Mortgagee. dated January 22. 2001. and record­ ed on January 30.2001 to Uber Doc 41054436 In Barry County Record,. Michigan, end was assigned by mesne asstgnments to Bank cl New York, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 26.2002. when was recorded on June 26. 2002. in Liber Doc 41082633 Barty Carty Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED SIXTY-ONE AND 131100 dokat s (SI 55261.13). ndudmg interest at 11 150* per annum Under the power ot sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby gvsn that said mort­ gage wVl be lorectosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot toem. at pttokc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm., on September 12, 2002 Said promises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are dosenbed as: That part of the Southeast quarter of Section 17. Town North. Range 7 West, desenbed as commencing at the center of said Section 17, thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on the East and West quarter line 880 00 feet to the place beginning of this description, thence continuing South 39 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on said quarter line 256 58 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 34 seconds East parallel with the North and South eight fane of the Southeast quarter, 1*35.91 feet, thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 24 seconds East 1565 66 feet to the East Section kne; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds West on same 529 00 feet to the North hne of the South 3/4 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast quarter of said Section, thence North 98 degrees 39 min­ utes 36 seconds West on same, 1801.39 feet, thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds West. 1652.65 feet to the piece oi beginning Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mort­ gagee. in which case the reoemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale. Dated August 1.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200128533 (6/29) Mustangs-A �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 - Page 17 RECALL, continued from page 1 (307) of the total number of registered Rut­ land Township voters who voted in the last governor’s election, which was Nov. 3, 1998. “If we could get enough signatures that last week in August, it is possible we could be on the Nov. 5 election ballot." he said. “That would save the township a lot of money.” Ritsema said the committee has not named a person they would like to see suc­ ceed Vilmont if he is successfully ousted. Vilmont left the state early July 24 for a family emergency and was still unavailable for comment yesterday (July 31.) The proposed petition calls for Vilmont’s ouster for the following reasons: • “in December of 2000, Roger Vilmont purchased computers, equipment and soft­ ware for approximately $7,000 without township board approval on his personal credit card. In January, 2001, the Rutland Charter Township Board voted on and ap­ proved the purchase and reimbursement to Roger Vilmont for the computers, equip­ ment and software. • "In May 2002, after the close of an Open Meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board, six members continued to discuss issues on the agenda in possible violation of the Open Meetings Act. • "In June 2002, Roger Vilmont was heard by Rutland Charter Township citi­ zens at the close of the township meeting making a comment that he was tired of lis­ tening to residents with limited capacity in­ telligence. He further stated that he would not listen to them because he docs not have to. • "Improperly using his position as the Rutland Township Supervisor to exclude a campground, which he owns and operates, from the requirements and restrictions of a seasonal campground. To this end, there arc permanent residents of Rutland Charter Township listing their addresses improp­ erly as residents of the campground owned by Roger Vilmont. • “In 2002, Roger Vilmont rented the Barry County Expo Center and mailed ap­ proximately 300 flyers to nearby residents to advertise a special meeting of the Rut­ land Charier Township Board to address and issue involving increasing farm pro­ duction use of a specific piece of property. The Rutland Charter Township Board did not approve the cost for the Barry Expo Center, advertising or the date of the spe­ cial hearing prior to the advertisements be­ ing mailed to the 300 citizens. Roger Vil­ mont. later requested approval for the ex­ penditures from the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Board. • "At the July 10, 2002. Rutland Charter Township Board meeting, Roger Vilmont refused to answer any questions directed to him from residents during the open com­ ments portion of the meeting. • “ At the July 10, 2002, Rutland Charter Township Board meeting, Roger Vilmont continued to interrupt another board mem­ ber who was attempting to answer resi­ dent’s questions. The board member was not fully able to answer the citizens’ ques­ tions at any time during the meeting." LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND. P.C. IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has occurred n a Mortgage made by James B Raymond and Ellen S. Raymond, husband and wife, to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 7. 1999, and recorded on July 15. 1999 in Document Number 1032565, Barry County Records. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mort­ gage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $108.815.30. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bid­ der, for cash, on August 22, 2002 at 1:00 p.m., local time. at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with Interest at 7.8% percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wit Parcel A: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan desenbed as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section 13. thence running West along the South line of said Section 123 a dis­ tance of 625.00 feet to the point of beginning of the following desenbed parcel of land, thence continu ng West along the said South line ol Section 13 a distance ot 625.00 feet, thence 697.00 feet; thence running East parallel with the said South line of Section 13a distance ol 625.00 feet; thence running South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East a distance of 697 00 feet to the point of beginning Parcel B: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Sectton 13. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County Michigan, described as beginning at the Southeast corner of said Section 13; thence running West along the South line of said Section 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running North 00 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Section 13; thence running South 00 degrees 00 minutes 56 seconds East along the said East line of Section 13 a distance of 697.00 feet to the said Southeast comer of Section 13 and the point of beginning. During the one year immediately following the sale of the property may lie redeemed. Dated: July 17. 2002 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) 350 East Michigan Avenue. Ste. 130 Kalamazoo. Mi 49007 (8/15) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Nonce is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NUMBER V-22-2002 Kevin A Roxanne Prior. LOCATION: 5820 Henry Rd., in Section 7 of Baltimore Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a vanance to erect a 24x26-ft detached accessory building closer to the road right-of-way than allowed (24-ft.). the minimum is 50-ft. from road right-of-way. in the AR zoning district CASE NUMBER V-23-2002 Wilson A Elaine Ashley. LOCATION: 951 Williams, in Section 19 of Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 12x12-ft. enclosed roofed porch onto an existing home that is doser to the rear lot line/road side than allowed (8.7-ft), the minimums is 10-ft. from the rear lot line, in the RL-2 zoning district. MEETING DATE: August 13, 2002. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 223 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan. Site inspection of B e above described proper­ tyties) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance application s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 tor further information. The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetingtieanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael BrowrVCounty Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058.(616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (8/1) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY W. EISNER a/k/a WAYNE EIS­ NER. an unmarried man. Mortgagor, to MORT­ GAGE CENTER. LC. Mortgagee, dated March 6. 2001. and recorded on March 14, 2001, in Document No. 1056742. Barry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($125,575.63). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. September 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE EAST 55 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 740 FEET. THENCE WEST 55 RODS. THENCE NORTH 740 FEE i TO BEGINNING Tax Parcel I D a08-006-036-014-00 The redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 23. 2002 Mortgage Center. LC. Mortgagee Holzmen Ritter. LeDuc & Moody. PLLC By: Charles J. Holzman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Franklin Road SouUitield. Michigan 48034 (8/29) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jeff A. Slunck and Vickie M. Slumck. a/k/a Vicki M. Slurwck to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage dated June 20, 2000 and recorded on July 13, 2000 in Instrument Number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee lor the DLI ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate. Series 2000-7 by an assignment of mortgage dated December 19,2001. and record­ ed on January 4. 2002 in Instrument Number 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Seventy Three Cents ($58,696.73) including interest at 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on ,*ugust 29, 2002 Said premises are situated In the Township ot Orangeville. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. and the East 1/2 of the East 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, all in Section 19. town 2 North. Range 10 West Orangeville Township. Betfry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 17.2002 Michael M. Grand. Esq GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., »257w Farmington Hits, Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 (8/22) LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis Prairieville Township Board Meeting July 15, 2002 Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m. Board Members Doster. Nottingham, Goyings and Gray present. Absent Nichols. Also present. 5 guests Pledge of Allegiance Approved minutes of June 10. 2002 Public Comment: Township residents present with questions about dairy farm planned in the township Trustee Gray reported on SWBCSWA matters. Board Workshop • Policies and Procedures: Board began review ot current policies and pro­ cedures for needed update ^ changes Will con­ tinue at future board meetings Closed Session: 122 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. to review attorney communication. Approved contribution to LinkMichigan. Trustee Goyings reported on Parks concerns. Committee reports accepted and placed on file Bills approved as presented. Supervisor Doster reported on weed treatment on Pine Lake. Meeting adjourned 8:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Judith Held. Deputy Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Mark A. Doster (8/1) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott Seaver, Cindy Seaver and a/k/a Cindy M. Seaver (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc., f/k/a Norwest Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 9. 2000, and record­ ed on Febniary 11, 2000 Instrument Number 1041056 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 94/100 dollars ($107,222.94). including interest at 6.750 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort* gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on August 15, 2002. Sakl premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded Plat there­ of. as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated; July 4.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dolphins 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File >200122710 Dolphins (8/1) Robert A. Tremain A Aseociates, P.C. ie e debt collector and we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m conditoc..; of a mortgage made by JOHN E HARDING. IV AND CYNTHIA A HARDING HUSBAND AND WIFE. SIGNING IN ACKNOWL­ EDGEMENT OF DOWER RIGHTS ONLY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED. ANO LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 8. 2001, and recorded on August 13, 2001, as Instrument No. 1064738 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of tie sum of one hundred twenty four thousand five hundred fifty one and 08/100 Dollars ($124551.08). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice -s hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue. At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 PM on September 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY County. Michigan and are desenbed as: Commencing at Monument *2* (found MZ rebar) of Steven's Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 31. a Plat in Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence South 73 degrees 52 minutes 43 seconds East 197.80 feet, as measured to a 3/4* metal pipe and the point of beginning of this description (recorded as South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East 200.0 feet); thence South 74 degrees 18 minutes 37 seconds East 120.08 feet, as mealed. to a 3/4* meta! pipe (recorded as Sou’ll 74 degrees 02 minutes X seconds East. 120.5 feat); thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 15 seconds East. 321.38 feet (recorded as North 47 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East 316.30 fee’ per Uber 494 of Deeds, Page 915); thence North 37 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West. 123 0 feet, thence Southwesterly 202 feet, more or less, to a 3/4* metal pipe, which is North 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds East. 197.5 feet, as measured, from the point of beginning; thence South 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds West 197.5 feet, as mea­ sured (recorded as South 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West 180 feet) to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 1. 2002 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED. AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee * ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 Fa Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (8/22) E 3 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP e e PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Safa for dear coat finbha* frIO.OO mscoum- ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. 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ClowdUa Rd. in mH wart U IM) - Sacu, a Maema ol hurting «• mo WtfOy raang OCW- acras with larga due* pond and 15W- acras ol woods Haabh Dagt KXtroml aatworwat Hums han a al ou you back doa CaBnowU .......................................... )1K,000 NEW LISTING TMVW-019 - PrsiritvMs TWp., Delton-Kellogg Schools - Rare 5W- wooded acres overlooking 200 fl. ol private Cook Lake frontage. Minutes from U.S. 131 Call Now M ........................ S65.900 3 3 3 3 3 3 �Page 18 - The Halting, Banner - Thuraday. August 1.2002 COURT NEWS: Joseph Roath, known for his Nov. 2, 1994 leap from a second story window at the Barry County Courthouse after being convicted of reckless '’jiving, disorderly conduct and resisting police was released from prison in Barry County Circuit Court July 11 after Joseph Roath’s sentence was amended to time served. Roath, 31, of Hastings, was re-sentenced to serve 16 months to two years in prison on his amended conviction of escaping while awaiting trial on a misdemeanor. He was convicted on Oct. 3G, 1995 of es­ cape while awaiting trial on a ferony, a con­ viction which was overturned by the Michi­ gan Court of Appeals. He was originally sentenced by Judge Richard Shuster on Dec. 13, 1995 to serve 18 months to 15 years in prison to be served consecutively to any other sen­ tences. According to records, Roath had been awaiting trial on a charge of resisting and obstructing police when he leapt from the Barry County Circuit Court room and suf­ fered injuries in the fall. The Michigan Appeals Court apparently ruled that Roath was improperly charged as a fourth habitual offender which raised the maximum sentence to 10 to 15 years. His conviction was amended to include a third habitual notice in place of a fourth ha­ bitual which changed the maximum sen­ tence to 48 months. “He’s served in excess of the maximum time permitted for this offense,’’ said De­ fense attorney Carol Dwyer. “It’s entirely academic.” Roath, who served as his own attorney until Julyl 1, said he served 2,810 days and “I’m entitled to discharge." “It’s been a long road to get here," said Judge James Fisher. “I’ve been impressed by the change in your attitude from what I saw seven years ago." Roath was immediately released from custody in lhe courtroom. “I’m not ordering that you go back to prison," Fisher said. In other recent court business: • Lauren Osborne, 34, of Bellevue, was ordered to spend 38 months to rive years in prison for violating probation on a previous drunk driving and resisting and obstructing conviction. “My understanding is that he has an al­ cohol problem," said his attorney. “He just can’t drink. When he drinks, he acts irre­ sponsibly. He just wants to put this behind him." “You are a relatively young man," said Fisher to Osborne. Quite honestly. I’m concerned about your behavior and the length of your record. You were previously charged with felonious assault against Sgt. Abcndroth." Osborne said he had just gotten out of the military and was sent home “and in­ A’< ill I \hlh 1997 DODGE NEON SPORT: very clean, 2 door 4 cylinder, front wheel drive, A/C, dual air bags, AM/FM, CD, rear spoiler, 56,500 miles. Maintenance records available, $4,400. Call (616)891-9921. FOR SALE: 1991 Geo Storm 2 door coupe, 5 speed. A/C, AM/FM CD New dutch, runs good, drives good, MUST SELL! BEST OFFER! Please call (269)792-6829 af­ ter 6pm.__________________ FOR SALE: '96 Dodge SLT, 360 engine, 4x4, green w/top, 62K miles, AM/FM cassette, $9300. ALSO GET THIS: '89 IRou Z-28, 350 fuel injected, red, T-tops w/carrier, AM/FM cassette, 64K miles, stored winters $6,000. This one at this price won't last long. Call (616)948-4328 after 6pm Mon.-Fri. and any­ time on Sat. 4c Sun. DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale 4c Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. DIVORCE AGREEMENT Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173._____________ LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet <Sc upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa 4c Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. (lanigt %<//< HUGE MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: ThursdaySunday, Aug. lst-4th, 9am7pm. 440 Gaskill Rd., Hast­ ings. (269)945-5344. You don't want to miss this one! An entire pole bam filled to the hilt with excellent condi­ tion treasures, antiques, col­ lectibles, teacher & craft sup­ plies, toys, furniture, great condition bookshelves, end tables, couches, lamps, cof­ fee tables, dining room set, kitchen set, '93 Dodge Spirit, '91 Chevy Cavalier 4c so much more. MOVING SALE: furniture, clothing 4c lots of household items. Saturday, August 3rd, 9am-5pm. 376 Riverwood Dr., Middleville. MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE: 603 W. Clinton (cor­ ner of Market 4c Clinton). Friday, 8am-6pm. 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. ESTATE SALE: AUGUST 2nd-10th, 9am-5pm, 615 E. South Street, Hastings. NO EARLY SALES! 1959 JD 420 tractor. 2 cylin­ der, overhauled from hunt to back last winter, wide front, 3pt hitch, pto, 5' brush hog, 6' back blade, 6' land­ scape rack, 6' disc, 2-bottom plow, 28-30hp, excellent run­ ner, ready for field or show, $6,000. Tractor only $4,000 firm. (269)948-8778 / <»/ A*< m $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't 4c Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ .1777 ext. 7132. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE: Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. CEDAR LOG BED: queen size mattress set included. (Amish made). 2 months old. Cost $1300. Sell $185. (517)719-8062. KING LOG STYLE BED. Bought, never used. Includes mattress set (still in plastic) Beautiful. Cost $1,200. Sell $195. (989)227-2966________ LARGE 3 PIECE blue sec­ tional: in excellent condition, 2 seat sections redine and the middle section has a snack table that pulls down with a small table tray and 2 cup holders. New full size bed at the end of the couch. $800. (269)948-7921________ PILLOW TOP DELUXE queen mattress set. (Still in plastic). Never used. New $800. Sell $200. King pillowtop new set, $250/offer. (517)626-7089 BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION LABORER: to $20/hr. + overtime, trainees/skilled, needed now. (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. CABLE/HOME HOOKUP: to $1923/hr. Lots of hours, entry level, major company, start now, (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. __________ CAFETER1A/FOOD SERV­ ICE WORKER: to $13/hr. ♦ benefits. Entry/skilled level. Full 4c part time, needed now! (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. FASHION MODELS: to $50/hr. Runway catalog, male/female, entry level, needed now, (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ CLERICAL: to $1250/hr. ♦ great benefits. General office duties. Great advancement potential. (616)949-2424 Job­ line Fee.__________________ PACKAGE/EXPRESS/DELIVERY DRIVER: to $800/wk + benefits. Small cargo truck. Training pro­ vided. Daily route hiring now! (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee._____________________ ROADWORK/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: to $14/hr. + great benefits, lots of O.T. Trainees/skilled, ma­ jor company, interview now. (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't 4c Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available1 Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. GAYLORD AREA: 485 beautifully wooded acres, ideal camping/hunting base, short drive to state land and Jordan River. Driveway, cleared site, electric, $26,900, $500 down, $330 month, 11% land contract, www.northemlandco.com, Northern Land Company, 1-800-968­ 3118. /.<m a <L (audt n WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies 4c Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish 4c Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am530pm; Sat., 9am-2pm. Ki < rcalioii FOR SALE: 1982 Honda Goldwing GL1100: Vetter bags 4c fairing, runs great, $1300 ooo. (269)948-0899 POPUP CAMPER FOR sale 1997 Rockwood Freedom, like new, $2,900. (269)945­ 5747 please leave a message. Homt'htdd MOVING SALE: 52" Sony TV $900. (269)948-2948 Jnh\ Wan ltd DAYCARE: SOON TO be licensed. Only 1-1/2 miles from Kellogg Community College. Great country home with lots of loving care. Bring your child where they’ll get real attention. Pay by the hour. Part time O.K. (269)945-9896____________ Ih l’i Wanted NEEDED IMMEDIATLEY: part time bartender. Apply at the Elks Temple, 102 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. \ labile llatnc\ 1997 NASHUA MOBILE HOME: 14x70, 2bd., 2 baths, central air, fireplace, wash­ er/dryer, stove/refrigerator, in-house stereo. Asking $13,000. (269)948-3689 LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. stead of dealing with my issues, I was 17,1 can’t do it by myself." Osborne claimed he did not have a chance to attend substance abase services. • William McKelvey, 22, of Delton, was sentenced to serve three months in the Barry County Jail on his conviction of lar­ ceny in a building. He was ordered to pay $1,640 in restitu­ tion. McKelvey, who had moved to Georgia and did not appear for his original sentenc­ ing date. “I seriously considered sending you to prison because you just look off,’’ said Fisher. “If you do that again, that’s what I’m going to do." He was ordered to spend three years on probation. • Della Gould, 46, of Alto, pleaded guilty to uttering and publishing for writing a bad check for $500 or more. The check was drawn on Bank One, car­ ried the name of her son, Justin, and was made out to M. Gould Builders in April. The check was used to open a business account at National Bank of Hastings and Gould wrote a check on the non-existent funds for $3,000. “What did you do with the money?” asked Fuhcr. “We used it to pay outstanding bills,” said Gould. As part of her plea agreement, Gould was to have had all of the restitution paid on her date of her plea July 18. She did not have the money. “We are trying to collect from an ac­ count,” she said. “Its to be paid next week.” • Ken Knapp, 44, of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to serve six months in jail with credit for 40 days served. The last four months will be suspended. • Mark Winch, 31, of Hastings, pleaded no contest to one count of resisting police and one count of disorderly conduct in ex­ change for a charge of unarmed robbery be­ ing dismissed. Winch was accused of taking a bicycle from a Hastings teen on May 5. “It’s dear he has a serious problem with controlled substances,” said attorney Amy Kuzava. “I don’t think prison would do me any good,” he said. “It would remove you from the commu­ nity,” said Fisher, “and prevent you from getting so drunk that you accost 15-yearolds and steal their bicycles.” • Misty Mesecar, 42, of Freeport, pleaded no contest to third offense drunk driving May 27 on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. Mesecar, who said she does not remem­ ber assaulting officers Marti Horrmann and Lowell Wilde, registered a .20 percent blood alcohol content. She is set to be sentenced Aug. 15. • Lonnie Barlow, 35, of Cloverdale, was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail with the last 60 days suspended on his conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. “He was asserting it was for personal use,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “The officers found packages in his freezer labeled ’good o,’ ‘very good,* ’small good,’ ’not so good,’ and ’Bradford o.’ The guy is a connoisseur of marijuana because he had the packages labeled with a variety of names like it was wine tasting." Each package “in his collection,” said Cruz, weighed nine grams each. “Since each Bad a particular weight, it goes to dealing,” said Cruz. A number of guns were also found in his house at the time a search warrant was exe­ cuted. ' It was also revealed that Barlow’s sub­ stance abuse began when he was 15 and his gun collection began when he was 12. • Chris Felzke, 23, of Vermontville, was ordered to spend one year in jail for violat­ ing probation on a third offense drunk driv­ ing conviction. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: Reasonable price. Please call 948-5781________ • Nick Bumford, 22, of Nashville, a reg­ istered sex offender, was ordered to serve one year to two years in prison as a result of a probation violation committed when he was convicted of resisting police, disor­ derly conduct and bridge jumping. Bumford was arrested after motorists complained that an intoxicated young man was on the Chariton Park Road bridge jumping in and out of traffic and urinating in public June 7. “He docs have limited mental capacity,” said attorney James Kinney. “It doesn’t help when he consumed a fifth of Black Velvet whiskey.” said Fisher. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 • Chris Feltner, 23, of Battle Creek, was ordered to spend 32 months to four years in prison for violating probation on his con­ viction of malicious destruction of prop­ erty. MEADOW STONE PARK: 726 Redwood Dr., Hastings. 14x70, 5yrs old, excellent condition, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, garden tub, porch, central air, shed, many other extras. Reduced to $18,000. Call (269)945-0460_________ POLICE BGAT: • Matthew McKelvey, 18, of Delton, was arraigned on a probation violation for alleg­ edly operating a methamphetamine lab on Sept. 5 in Hope Township. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. McKelvey is on HYTA status for a prior offense. • Prairieville seeks stolen property owners PRAIRIEVILLE - The Prairieville Police Department has a large amount of stolen property recovered during an investigation into a number of area April and May burgla­ ries, Chief Larry Gentry said Monday. Many of the items remain unidentified and the potential owners can call (269) 623­ 2691 for an appointment to view the property, he said. “As a result of that investigation, two people are in the Barry County Jail on drug re­ lated charges,” said Gentry. Items include jewelry such as necklaces, rings, watches, carrings, etc., fishing equip­ ment, jewelry boxes, coins and more. “The burglaries arc believed to have occurred in the southern portion of Barry County, in Allegan County, Kalamazoo County and possibly other nearby counties,” Gentry said. “Return of any identified stolen property must be coordinated with the po­ lice department where the burglary occurred.” Kayaks stolen from campground YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two. forest green kayaks belonging to the owner of Sharp Park Campground have been reported stolen from the property located at 8551 Deep Lake Road. The items were last seen July 24 but were not reported missing until July 28, said po­ lice. The kayaks are each 11-feet, six-inches long and contain no markings or numbers. Police have no suspects in the larceny. Car found submerged In Hall Lake YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A car found partially submerged in Hail Lake Sunday was found to be unoccupied after divers from the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment’s Dive Team searched the water around the vehicle. The car was removed by Spencer’s Towing and no other information was available at press time Wednesday. DNR officer spots funnel cloud YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An officer with the Department of Natural Re­ sources in Middleville reported that a small funnel cloud was spotted in the sky over the Yankee Springs State Park late Saturday. According to a preliminary report, the cloud was heading due east when it was spot­ ted but by the time Michigan State Police troopers arrived 15 minutes after the report, no funnel was visible. No damage was found. Accident injures 3 Ohio residents YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Three Ohio residents were hurt in a single vehi­ cle crash on Gun Lake Road near Hastings Point Road Thursday, though do information on how the accident happened was available from the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the driver. Robert Calkins, 18, of Fairport, Ohio, suffered minor inju­ ries, while his passenger, Jennifer Marie Layne, 17, of Newberry, Ohio, suffered inca­ pacitating injunes. She was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thomapple Township Emergency Services. It is not known whether she was wearing a seatbelt. A'so treated al Pennock was Joe John­ ston. 22, of Newberry, Ohio. Stolen vehicle recovered in Battle Creek HASTINGS - The owner of • 2001 black. GMC Yukon Denali found the sport utility vehicle missing Thursday when he arrived to pick it up from the Railroad Street body shop where it was being repaired. The Hastings City Police Department reported that an On-Star satellite system on the vehicle was not activated at the time of the theft but as a body shop employee made ar­ rangements to activate the system, the car was found abandoned in a “high drug” area of Battle Creek. The vehicle's trip meter computer showed the vehicle had been driven 111 miles at a top speed of 108 mph on July 24 and another 196 miles with a top speed of 80 mph on July 25. The incident remains under investigation. Multiple gas thefts reported to police HASTINGS - A total of eight gas drive-offs between 230 pan. and 4:45 p.m. July 27 from the Admiral Gas Station on North Broadway is being investigated by the Hastings City Police Department. The cashier told police she had been too busy to report the tnefts prior to 4:45 pan. The total value of the gas taken was $7421. Attorney General to take child pom case HASTINGS - The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has turned over the case of sus­ pected child pornographer John Bean to the Michigan Attorney General's Office for prosecution in Barry County Courts, Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Thursday. “They just have better resources and more experience with computer crimes than we do here,” said McNeill. “These cases can be very time consuming." A sting operation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, the Computer Crimes Division, the State Police Surveillance Team and the Lansing Police Depart­ ment led to the arrest of Bean of Lansing who is suspected of transferring child pornog­ raphy into Barry County via tbc Internet. Bean, 52, was arraigned on 16 felony charges in Barry County District Court July 24 when a $500,000 cash bond was set. Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz said his department was acting on information from an infor­ mant who told authorities he had obtained child pornographic material from Bean on his computer. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Bean after he allegedly sent four images via e­ mail to the detective, which appeared to consist of child sexually abusive material. Bean was arrested July 23 after he was lured to Ionia County by an undercover offi­ cer posing as a 13-year-old boy. Bean is charged with four counts of using a computer to communicate with another to commit a crime, four counts of using a computer to commit a crime maximum four years to 10 years in prison, four counts of distributing or promoting child abusive com­ mercial activity and four counts of distributing obscene matter (involving) children. Attorney General Spokesperson Jenna Gent did not return a phone call to her office. Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family informed about things going on in this community. Gift them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER ’ �1 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 1. 2002 - Page 19 Victim dies from injuries in moto-cross accident by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A high fever resulting from injuries suf­ fered when he was struck by an out-of-con­ trol dirt bike at the Barry County Fair mo­ tocross races July 19 has claimed the life of 23-ycar-old Josh Duits of Hastings. Duits was sitting in a wheelchair on a lift attached to his parents’ van parked in a spectator area about 120 feet from the last hill on the course when he was hit by the 2002 Yamaha motorcycle, driven by 17year-old Lucas Covey of Hastings at 10:30 p.m. Duits died Friday, July 26, of the fever at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. The van ramp where Duits was sitting was the first point of impact by the run­ away motorcycle which forced Duits into the back of the van, Rick Duits said. Also injured was spectator Joshua Eddy, 13, of Delton, who remains in fair condi­ tion with head injuries at De Vos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He reportedly underwent surgery the night of the accident and was in a coma the next day suffering from swelling of the brain from blunt* trauma to the left side of his head, which caused a depressed skull fracture, police re­ ported. A third victim, Koty Watson, a friend of Eddy and Covey, told police Covey fell off the motorcycle and when he saw the bike coming at him, he started to run but was knocked down by the bike. “He got scared, be got up and started running again when another spectator grabbed him and told him to lay down on the ground,” said police. “Koty had a few scrapes on his knees, a headache in the lower head area. His neck also hurt. He had a neck brace on (when police interviewed him) and he was worried about his friend Josh." Duits was in the wheelchair because he was paralyzed from the neck down when he crashed his own dirt bike at the age of 16 on March 15,1995. He became known to the community when fund-raising events were held to help pay for his medical care. On the night of the most recent crash, Tuits was initially thought not to be seri­ ously hurt and his parents had signed a re­ lease form stating they would take him to the hospital in lieu of the ambulance, ac­ cording to police. At Pennock Hospital, x-rays showed a broken left femur caused by the impact of the motorcycle striking his kneecap and forcing the femur and kneecap upward. Duits was admitted to the hospital and was going to be held for observation be­ cause the doctors were worried that his lack of circulation from being paralyzed may create complications. Deputy Jeff Nieu­ wenhuis reported. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditior s of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neill and Tara CrespoO'Neill (original mortgagors) to Consumers Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 18, 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in Instr. •1072346 Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee io the Flagstar Bank, FSB, Assignee by an assignment dated December 24,2001. which wes recorded on April 25. 2002. Instr. #1079511. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum c< ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SIX AND 97/100 dollars ($108,326.97). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GriOVE. Barry County. McTvgan. and ere desenbed as: Thet part ol IM Southwest 1/4 al SoOon 23. Town 2 Norm. Range 7 WesL Maple Grove Township, Bany County. Mlctvgan the surveyed boundary o< utd parcel, described aa: Commencing at the Southwest comer ol eaid Secion 23; thence North 00 degree, 47 05* West along the Wsst Ins of Uta Section. 385.25 feet to the Point o< Beginning of mis description; mence Norm 00 degress 47 05* West continuing ■tang Mid West Hne. 38525 feet. thence Eaet parallel with mo South line ol laid Section. 330.00 teat; thence Soum 00 degrees 47 05* East pereM wWi said West Hne. 385 25 feet; mence West parallel with said Soum Hne. 330 00 teat to ma Point ol Beginning i The redempeon period shall be 6 month(s) from me date ol surti sale, unless OMermned abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. In which case me redempaon period •he* be 30 days horn the date ol such sale. d: July 25.2002 INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: ks 248-593-1300 & Tran. P C. nays and Counselors O Telegraph Read. Scte 200 ham Farms. Ml 48025 •200222749 (8^2) Josh Duits Duits told Nieuwenhuis at the hospital on the night of the accident that he saw the motorcycle coming at him. “He said the cyclist had lost control of the bike and Josh thought the throttle had stuck wide open on the bike because Gf the way the rider was on the bike,” Nieuwen­ huis reported. “Josh thought he could hear the r.p.m. from the engine, also.” Duits also told Nieuwenhuis that the bike went through the crowd and slammed into his wheelchair. “The wheelchair was bent," Nieuwen­ huis reported. “It also bent the platform that comes out of the van and allows Josh ac­ cess in and out of the vehicle.” Duits* father, Rick, who was standing next to his son when he was struck, said that doctors at Pennock discovered his son’s blood oxygen levels were “not quite right.” “All of a sudden," said Rick Duits, “he got a fever. They put him in intensive care. The doctor and the ICU nurse worked all night to get that fever down. I don’t have any complaints about anything that they did at Pennock Hospital.” At 3:30 a.m. Sunday, July 21, Duits was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital’s Blodgett Campus. “At Blodgett, his fever came down and he was in good shape,” said Duits. “Then he was having trouble breathing and his chest hurt. It turned out his chest was badly bruised. Pennock didn’t have time to figure that out because they were so busy trying to get his fever down." By Thursday afternoon, Duits was again fighting a high temperature. “There wasn't an hour when someone wasn’t with him for the next 14-16 hours,” said Duits. “His temperature got up to 108. They worked feverishly to try to cool him down. He had a tube in his stomach and they pumped cool ice waler into it. There was no infection, there was no source of the fever. The only thing us and the doctors can figure is that it had something to do with his condition from the previous accident. Something went haywire.” Until Duits’ fever hit 108, Josh knew “what was going on." After that, he was “out of it," said his father. "I’d call it coma­ tose. There was no response." The doctors gave Rick and his wife, Sharon, the option to allow more aggres­ sive attempts to save their son, though the prognosis was grim. “More than likely, he wasn’t going to be there,” Duits said. “It was to the point of taking the medications away and keeping him comfortable. I guess God said it was time to go home." Covey, who suffered a concussion, will legal notices likely not be charged with a crime in con­ nection with the crash because he was par­ ticipating in a sanctioned event, presented by SJO Productions of Fremont, said Un­ dersheriff Don Ford. “He said he remembers taking the double jump and his throttle stuck wide open,” re­ ported Nieuwenhuis of his interview with Covey. “He said he tried fighting the bike, but he could not get it under control. He said he does not remember anything else from that point until he was at Pennock Hospital.” Police said the accident took place in the northwest comer of the race track. “On the infield of the track and on the track itself, just away from the grandstands, the spectators were allowed to park their vehicles and roam through the pit area and watch the drivers work on their motorcy­ cles," Nieuwenhuis reported. “Separating the pit area from the track area was an or­ ange snow fence held up by posts driven into the track near the infield." The distance from where the motocross course and the fence was approximately 40 feet, he said. "Parked behind the fence were several vehicles with a lot of foot traffic going through the area," said Nieuwenhuis. "This was according to posse members who were on scene at the time of the accident.” SJO Productions has staged the moto­ cross races at the Barry County Fair for “quite a few years," said co-owner, Kathe Oosterhouse, who called the fatal accident “devastating.” “The SJO family and crew offers our prayers and sympathies to Josh’s family,” she said. “We’re deeply saddened by this accident." Oosterhouse, who owns the business with her husband. Jay. and partners Matt and Mark Powers, said the accident is the worst in the company’s 19-year history. “We’re always looking at what to do to make things as safe as possible,” she said. "We do what wc can.” Barry County Agricultural Society Presi­ dent Bill Neal was not available for com­ ment Wednesday. Rick Duits said his son was “his oal," and that “all he lived for was motocross." “If it was on TV, he knew when it was going to be on and he would be there," said Duits. “And when he could go to a race at a track, we would go.” He said that though his son was a quadri­ plegic because of his own dirt bike acci­ dent, “you never heard a bitter word come out of his mouth.” Duits and his son also enjoyed hunting together. Josh would use hunting gear which allowed him to fire his gun using a “sip and puff’ stick in his mouth. Josh never got his deer, but “had a close encounter last year,” said his father. After graduating from high school in 1997, Duits completed schooling in Com­ puter Automated Design and graduated with honors from Michigan Career and Technical Institute on Pine Lake. “He did architectural and mechanical drawing and he worked at TNR Machine in Delton,” said Duits of his son. “He was so upbeat. Everybody knew this kid. He al­ ways had a whacked out joke to tell. Rick Duits said he wished he had seen the runaway motorcycle coming. “1 didn’t know it happened until it hap­ pened," he said. “I had turned to look for my nephew because we were talking about going home. I looked over my shoulder and by the time I could look back, it had slammed into them.” A candlelight memorial service will be held for Josh Duits at 7 p.m. tonight, Thurs­ day, Aug. 1, at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church on North Street. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTAC1 OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Deming, Jr. and Ruth A Deming (original mort­ gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated June 25. 1999. and recorded on June 28. 1999. Document *1031827 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated June 25. 1999, which was recorded on June 28. 1999, Document ■ 1031828, Barry County Records, on whxh mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 95/100 dollars ($125.799 95). including interest at 8.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tnat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 pm. on September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage given by Todd A Foreman and Shanon M Dempsey to Portage Commerce Bank de’ed Apni 17. 2001 and recorded on April 16. 2001. in Barry County records at 105S676. is being foreclosed on by Portage Comr«.-.e Bank for non-payment of principal and interest The property sublet to this foreclosurr is desenbed as A star of land m the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 25. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, being 40 rods north and south by 35 rods east and west Except commencing at tne Northwest comer of Section 25, Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence East 35 rods for the place of beginning, thence South 660 feet; thence West 220 feet: thence North 660 feet; thence East 220 feet to the place of beginning. Also except beginning at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West thence East along the North line ol said section, a distance of 357.50 feet, thence South parallel with the West line of said Section 25. a distance of 660 00 feet; thence West 357.50 feet to said West section line, thence North along said Wes hne 130.00 feet; thence East 330.00 feet; thence North 260.00 feet; thence West 330.00 feet to said West line, thence North along sted West hne 270.00 feet to the place of beginning, subject to existing roadway easements tor Ctoverdaie Road and Cedar Creek Road. Commonly known as 8073 Cedar Creek Road. Dowling. Michigan 49050 Lots 7 and 8 of Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of gage $104,810.37 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney fees. The mortgagor will lose at rights of ownership six (6) months after toe foreclosure The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, M! 48025 File •200216834 Cougars (8/29) The foroctoeure sate of tote property will take ptace on Thursday. August 22.2002. at 1:00 p.m. at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Michigan. Dated: July 18. 2002 William E . Rheaume 222 North Washington Sq.. Ste. 210 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 (B/B) FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Johnson (original mortgagors) to Oakridge Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1997, and recorded on July 22,1997 in Uber 702 on Page 568 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to BA Mortgage, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. N.A.) successor in interest by assignee by an assignment dated December 2, 1997. which was recorded on February 23.1998. In Document No. 1007925 in Barry County Records, on wh>ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 63/100 dollars ($80,447.63). intudtog inter­ est at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 RM.. on September 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and the West 4 feet of Lot 89 of Middleville Downs No. 5. according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 43. Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated- Julv 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 File *200222177 (6/22) Hawks MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbun and Kim A. Rathbun. husband and wtte to IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee. dated February 17.2000, and recorded on February 25. 2000 in Document No. 1041482, Barry County Records. McNgan Said Mortgage was assigned to Bank of New York, as trustee under toe Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A. by an assignment dated February 23,2000 end record­ ed February 5. 2001 in Instrument No 1054636. on which mortgage the re is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine and 92/100 Doters ($173,749.92). mdudmg interest at 10.625% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained m said mortgage end the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given tost said mort- gaged premiMS. or some part o< mam, at pubic venue, at the Bany County Courthouse In Hastings. Mfchigan. at 1:00 o'clock pm on Thursday. September 5. 2002 Said premises are situated In Township ol Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol land in me Northwest fractional 1/4 o< Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner o< me Southeast 1/4 ol ms Northwest 1/4 ol said Section 4. In center al road tor place ol beginning; mence West 10 rede; thence Soum 16 rods; thence East 10 rods, thence North 16 rods to me piece of beginning. Sublet to me rights to the pubic and any other governmental unit In any part thereof taken, used or deeoed tor street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shea be 6 months from me date o< such sale, determines -hendoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In winch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from Dated: August 1,2002 Bank of Naw York, as trustee, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteettvo 8 Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No: 02-06477 (8/2») Attei ion Bowlers b Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. VOTE AUGUST 6th for DAVE YONKER COUNTY COMMISSION IN DISTRICT 4 Elect me and you'll get a vote you can count on to represent your concerns, not my own. SEEKING BIDS—Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services/Regional Coordinating Agency (KCMHS/RCA) is seeking bids tor substance abuse treatment services (outpatient and intensive outpatient) tor Barry, Branch. St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties. A bidder's confer­ ence will be held at KCMHS/RCA Administrative Offices Aug. 14,2002 A.B.C. Association i meeting at Hastings Bowl ? Nk Local association meetings to folio located at 3299 Gull Road. Kalamazoo. Ml. Wing I— Ground Floor, Conference Room 0 on August 8. 2002, at 10:30 a.m. For information and/or bid packet, call 553-8000 and reference RFP *01 -05 Part tor by the Davrt Yonker Committee. 2715 Regia Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 ELECTION NOTICE DUTOH DECORATING H/ctte^r ouMitry ■ rmtsu 4 unttM H/n t m/» • irnom stsmtu * wtnuu • hhh mu • titus • tvnsiitiHU • missus usruse ■ smtuumum ’lusins stun mistik • tuuuw • ftsus • uus • uus fltec csTHUftf MU ■ JMC umn n ruet aMtsmce Hi-423-4itt TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS of Baltimore Township, notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held on Tuesday. August 6. 2002, for the purpose of nominating candi­ dates to the Generai Election baltot for the following office: Township Treasurer-perms expires November 20. 2004) THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! DosensonlWbdRepMr by Well Anchor BosemerI Waterproofing by B Dry GtaM Block. Windows New wmaow wei.s Raising Sunken Concrete W] ui JI The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP HALL 3100 E. DOWLING RD 1-800-237-2379 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 721-3502 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC- Tracy Mitchell, Clerk Baltimore Township 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001 • 345-2300 9125 East DE Avenue • Richland. Michigan 49283 ♦ 629-5252 �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 1. 2002 Hastings Manufacturing shows improved earnings Hastings Manufacturing officials said increased sales of piston rings in the export and original equipment markets partially offset lower aftermarket sales versus last year's unusually strong second quarter. Last year's second quarter included a large order to a major customer as part of that national chain's efforts to expand its product offer­ ings. Hastings reported that gross profit un­ proved slightly in the second quarter of 2002, compared to the same period last year. For lhe six-monlh period, Hastings said gross profit margin improved from 30.6 percent to 32.1 percent of sales, re­ flecting higher sales levels and a change in the mix of products sold. The company said higher insurance costs, increased profes­ sional fees and greater investment in prod­ uct marketing contributed to a 7 percent rise in operating expenses during the first half of 2002. Interest expenses decreased 41 percent in the six-month period, reflect­ ing the company's efforts to reduce debt and manage working capital more effec­ tively. "While we are encouraged by our pro­ gress. we are by no means satisfied," Presi­ pecially as the automotive industry begins to recover. We will continue to leverage our opportunities to win market share for our products, as well as those of our alli­ ance partners. At the same time, we will sharpen our focus on improving our opera­ tional performance in order to maximize fi­ nancial results." Hastings Manufacturing Co. serves the automotive parts market with a complete line of internal engine components includ­ ing piston rings sold under '‘Hastings" brand name; pistons sold under the Zollner brand: and gaskets, import pistons, engine bearings and a variety of other engine com­ ponents sold under the ACL brand. Hastings also markets engine additives sold under the ‘Casite" brand through the Casite Company, a joint venture that mar­ kets both directly and through independent representatives. Canadian distribution of all products is handled through a wholly owned subsidiary, Hastings Inc., located in Barrie. Ontario. During 1999. Hastings be­ gan to distribute and administer products for other U.S.-baseo suppliers in the Cana­ dian market. These products complement the current piston ring offerings as to both dent Mark Johnson said. "We have sharp­ ened our focus on product quality and op­ erational efficiency through die implemen­ tation of lean manufacturing principles. We continue to accelerate our partnerships to market and distribute engine products in or­ der to build our value among professional engine rebuilders, parts warehouses and specialty retailers. Additionally, we con­ tinue to expand global distribution of our piston rings through agreements such as our recently announced pact with Intraco Corp." Hastings announced in June that it signed an agreement with Troy, Mich based Intraco to market Hastings brand pis­ ton rings and related products m Central America. South America and the Middle East. Intraco is a 31-year-old export firm that supplies the aftermarker with "per­ formance-proven products" manufactured by industry leaders such as ASC Industries. Delphi. Visteon, Hastings and others. "We have mad** great strides as a com­ pany over the iasi year," Andrew Johnson said. "Our strategy of positioning Hastings as a high-quality engine parts provider has provided a strong platform for growth, es­ The Deals are HOT at ■ " WMM 9 distribution channels and customer base. New marketing and distribution alliances contributed to improved earnings at Hast­ ings Manufacturing for the first half of the year 2002. The company this week announced re­ sults for the second quarter and first six months, reporting continued progress with its efforts to improve operations, expand distribution and increase market share in the automotive engine components indus­ try. The Hastings-based piston ring manufac­ turer and engine-products specialist re­ ported net income of $400,052. or 53 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $9.9 mil­ lion in the second quarter ending June 30. compared with net income of $450,111 or 60 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $9.9 million in the second quarter of 2001. For the first six months of 2002, Hast­ ings reported net income of $695,695, or 93 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $19.2 million, compared with net income of $517,732, or 69 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $18.6 million for the same period last year. "I am pleased with our progress in the 328NcmthMichiganAvtNLM Hastings.Michigan49058 "Whom Exceeding Yow Expectations is a FutnPy Trodfrion' 2002 Bonneville SLE Sun Roof, Heated Leather Seats, Power Driver & Passenger Seats, Chrome Wheels - was $32,400 NOW *25,647* •Rebate to dealer, plus tax. title & license fee IF WE DON'T HAVE IT. WE CAN GET IT' :■■■■ ------- V PONTIAC. y cxvrc KJU-II WW IT. □REISBACH Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avtnue GMC Oldsmobile. « tot hkjh sonk a»a ••••• eeeeeeeo8 Hastings. Michigan 49058 Call (616) 948-8000 Today Eric Dreisboch, President Don Gentry, Soles Mgr Cans Silverman, Soles Borne Signs, Sales Ryan Madden, Sales lAtflHQUtt: MonAVMunNB Tue. Thu & Fri irtH 6 Saturday until 2 Mon4Wsd8-7 Tus, Thu & Fri 8-5 VlsT? us at www.dreisbochmotors.com first half of 2002," Hastings Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Johnson said. "Wc have been able to improve our operating and financial performance de­ spite softness in the domestic aftermarket. In fact, we have outpaced many of our peers in the replacement parts industry by maximizing our manufacturing, sales and marketing excellence." Hastings officials said increased revenue from its new alliances to sell pistons, gas­ kets, and other internal engine parts helped offset slightly lower sales of its flagship piston ring products in the 2002 second quarter. Commissions from the marketing and distribution alliances tripled to 1436,000 versus the year-ago second quar­ ter. reflecting the addition of the ACL en­ gine component line earlier this year and the continued integration of the Zollner pis­ ton product line, which was added in early 2001. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Martin (origtoal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bar*. FSB. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 1999. wid recorded on Aprs 6. 1999 in Document No. 1027614 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9. 1999. which was recorded on August 2. 1999. in Document No. 1033312, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 02/100 dollars ($56,844 02). including inter­ est at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wUl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 12, 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Sam Bravata Plat according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats on Page The redemption penod shall be 6 months) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Staflions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms, Ml 48025 File #200115411 StaBions (f&29) NQHGE_QE_EQfi£GLQSUBE 99 CHEVY BLAZER ZR2 4X4 02 PONTIAC TRANS AM COLLECTORS KXT)0N.AI?.L£ATH6T. ONLY 200 Ml£S 2 DR LOADED LOCAL TRADE ONLV ’12,995 $ ’36,995 99 GRAND AM GT LEATHER LOADED SHARP _ _ ’12,995 $ ’25,995 & 98 CHEVY 2500 X-CAB 4X2 99 GMC 1500 Z-71 X-CAB 4X4 2001 CHEVY IMPALA 350. 3RD DOOR. LOCAL TRADE. HIGHWAY MILES CD POWER SEAT Rf MAJNDER CT FACTOR WARRANTY S15,995 9 ’14,995 01 CHEVY 1500 X-CAB 4X4 LS. 53.51K. SAVE! ONLY ’12,495 W IS PKG HARD TQ FW ’35,995 9 month 350 POWER WINDOWS.! OCKS I03 K NICE! 01 CHEVY 1500 H.D. 4X4 DURAMAX. ALLISON. SLE PKG. ONLY 8K s199 96 CHEVY SILVERADO X-CAB 4X4 WCAB 60 V-8 02 GMC CREW CAB 4X4 V-6. POWER MOONROOF. ONLY _ ’6,495 98 GMC JIMMY SLT4X4 01 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE BALANCE OF WARRANTY. V-6. CD - SAVE! ’11,550 9 95 OLDS CUTLASS CIERRA St V-6, ONLY 5». LOCAL TRADE-HURRYi 97 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT VAN. 4 DOOR. LEATHER. DUAL AR. SAVE' _ ’21,888 99 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 LT 454 DUAL A/C. UKE NEW ____ •. a» s • -.f f-.t s 454 V-8 SILVERADO LOW MIES. NADA SI7500 ’14,888 Q 01 CHEVY VENTURE L5 POWER SLIDER. 4 DOOR. DUAL A/C ’15,995 $ 01 GMC YUKON XL 4X4 99 GRAND PRIX 3/4 TON SLT PKG QUAD SEATS 24K MILES SAVE* 3800 V-6. BOSE STEREO. LOW MH£S ’32,995 ’19,995 I : t: h -i- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLE CT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Boyd J. Tobias, an unmarried man, to Advantage Housing, dated June 11, 1998, and recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of Barry to the State of Michigan on June 16.1998, to Document No. 1013602, and whch Mortgage was assigned to Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation (FKA Green Tree Financial Servicing Caporation) by Mortgage Assignment dated June 11. 1996, and recorded to foe Office of foe Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in foe State of Mfchigan on June 16. 1996, in Document No. 1013603, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of foie Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $82,320.35 and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby foe power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on September 5. 2002, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.08 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foitows. to-wrt: PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH­ EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 17 FEET ALONG THE EAST 1/8 UNE. THENCE EAST 318 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 137 FEET. THENCE WEST 318 FEET TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE; THENCE NORTH 120 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN A PRIVATE EASEMENT 66 FEET IN WIDTH ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL THE SOUTH LINE OF WHICH IS COINCIDENT WITH THE NORTH UNE OF SAID PARCEL The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from foe date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A RF'Y, P.C. BY. DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 (8/29) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-08-08.pdf d52f8e92ebcf865c58a169c570f75edd PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBHARY 12 iS CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 49(158-1893 —————— Mot victim still editor’s ne has expired See Story on See Story on Page 10 — Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER VOLUME 149, NO. 32 --------------------------- ---------------------------- HEWS BRIEFS | Ice cream social set in Nashville There will be an ice cream nodal from 4 to 7 pan. today (Thursday, Aug. 8) at Nashville Family Medicine for the community to meet the newest local physician. Dr. Jeff Joslin. Dr. Joslin is a board certified family practice specialist who works out of Pennock Health Services and provides care for patients of all ages. Nashville Family Medicine is lo­ cated at 750 Durkee St., Nashville. Call (517) 852-2133 for more infor­ mation. Founders Weekend Is Friday, Saturday The annual Delton Founders Week­ end celebration will be held Friday and Saturday at various locations around Delton. Included will be a car stow, mon­ ad entertainment, a Las Vegaa Nigh, Delton Library used book safe. Rotary Club yard sale, food sales, arts and crafts, two parades and a pancake­ breakfast. Car show to help Special Olympics The first annual "Pride In Your Ride" vehicle car show to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Spe­ cial Olympics of Michigan Saturday, Aug. 17, will be held at Carqnot, cor­ ner of North Broadway and State in Haattejs. The stow is open to all classes of vehicles, including cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles and anything else with a motor. The entry fee is $5 and all proceeds go to the Special Olympics. Several Special Olympians will be on hand to serve as judges and wort the event. The four-tour event will ran from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a law enforcement dunk tank in which $5 will by three chances to dunk a law enforcement official. Other items of interest include a 50/50 drawing, whack-a-car, dash plaques, trophies and door prizes every 30 minutes. Food concessions will also be on-hand, with prices around SI. There is expected to be 150 cars at the event and there is local parting for visitors available. The event is accepting donations and anyone interested in donating a door prixe can call Carquest at 945­ 3421. CROP Walk sets orientation Aug. 8 A Barry County CROP Walk Re­ cruiters orientation will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the First United Methodist Church, Hastings. All area churches and organizations are invited to send representatives to the meeting to receive information about this year’s fund-raiser. The 20th annual Barry County CROP Walk for hunger is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15, with a goal of at least 105 walkers and raising $12,600. For more information, call (517) 852-9524. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Thursday, August 8, 2002 PRICE 50* Wilkinson only County Board casualty Favorites, incumbents rule primary by David T. Young Editor The primary election Tuesday in Barry County brought few changes to local gov­ ernment, as Republican incumbents and fa­ vorites generally carried the day. However, there was one upset and a cou­ ple of horse races, one for Fifth District County Commissioner and the heated con­ test for 24th District State Senator between State Rep. Patty Birkholz and former State Rep. Terry Geiger. Birkholz, despite being outpolled by about three to one (3,446 to 1,138) by Geiger in his home Barry County territory, won Allegan County handily and took Eaton County to secure the victory. Joe Wicks was a distant third. Geiger served three, two-year terms in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001, representing all of Lake Odessa and about half of Ionia County in the 87th District. Birkholz is finishing her third term in the Michigan House as the representatives from 88th District, which takes in nearly all of Allegan County. The senate campaign easily was the nas­ tiest in these parts. Birkholz in the last week sent a flyer out attacking Geiger for his arrest for drunk driving last February. Beverlee Reinking DcJonge. an Allegan County Commissioner, sent a flyer Monday and Tuesday to more than 4,000 homes in the district, claiming Birkholz preaches family values, but in 1982 she wrecked Reinking's family with an affair with her hus­ band. Birkholz has denied the allegations, saying she dated Reinking DcJonge’s hus­ band while he was legally separated. One incumbent on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Tom Wilkinson in the First District (city of Hastings), went down to defeat. Wilkinson was finishing his first two-year term on the board before he was unseated Tuesday night by retiring Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Donald Nevins by a vote of 263 to 211. Former Barry County Register cf Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer, under investigation by f dcral and state authorities for hunting viola­ tions, received 76 votes. Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeffrey Mackenzie overcame a strong challenge by Wayne Curtis, prevail­ ing by a 338 to 305 count to win his third Patty Birkholz Jennifer Granholm Rebecca Lukasiewicz It was a big night Tuesday lor three political women. Jennifer Granholm became the first woman ever to win a major party's nomination for governor. Meanwhile, Patty Birkholz took a huge step toward being a state senator by besting for­ mer State Rep. Terry Geiger in the 24th District race and Rebecca Lukasiewicz won her first try at office by taking the Democratic primary for state representative. 87th District. two-year term on the board. The Fifth Dis­ trict includes Woodland, Castleton and Ma­ ple Grove townships. One important issue in the County Board primary races was the recent decision to spend more than $3 million from delin­ quent tax fund to locate a Commission on Aging facility and new Health Department building. The board’s decision apparently earned strong voter approval in the primary elec­ tion, as all commissioners who voted for the project ran unopposed or won their pri­ maries. Wilkinson was one of two dissent­ ers, along with Tom Wing, who ran unop­ posed in the primary in the Seventh Dis­ trict. Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James faced a strong challenge from Monica Rappaport. director of the Barry Conservation District, but triumphed by a count of 402 to 307 in the Third Commissioners’ District, which takes in Hope and Rutland town­ ships. She will face no opposition in the Nov. 5 general election and will be elected to her sixth term. The other incumbent who fought off a primary challenge was Wayne Adams in the Eighth District. He defeated James Al­ den 348 to 279. Both Mackenzie's and Adams’ races were rematches from two years ago. Mack­ enzie defeated Curtis by 108 votes in the year 2000. The Adams-Alden race numbers two years ago were remarkably similar to Tuesday’s. 337 to 286. The Eighth District covers Prairieville and Barry townships. There were a couple of rarities in the election — two primary races between two Democrats. In the Fourth County Commission Dis­ trict race (Hastings and Carlton townships), veteran candidate John Loftus defeated newcomer David Yonker 251 to 164. Loftus had been a candidate several times See VOTE, continued page 3 Don Nevins Sewer system permit denied Sewer authority director fired by Miry McDonough Staff Writer The Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority has fired Don Row, man­ ager of the sewer system for the past four and a half years. The authority voted 3-2 at a special meeting last Friday to terminate Row’s em­ ployment. Row was fired after being accused of forcing an employee to falsify a report con­ cerning an April 30 sewage spill. Employees also said Row had been en­ gaging in questionable behavior, such as re­ fusing to purchase safety equipment needed by workers at the sewage plant and acting in a “vindictive” manner toward employ­ ees. purportedly punishing them inappro­ priately for rule infractions. Row's leadership of the authority has been under fire for several years. Some residents have objected to the fact that he has a felony conviction for second degree criminal sexual conduct. (The conviction was for an offense involving Row’s former spouse.) Row was also in a protracted battle with his former office manager this past year. Rosalyn Pcllerito. employed as an office manager at the sewer authority offices trom 1996 to March of 2002. claimed in an ap­ plication for unemployment benefits that she quit her job “because of a pronounced negative relationship existing between Ms. Pcllerito and her immediate supervisor, the manager of the facility.” Pcllerito was ini­ tially denied unemployment benefits, ap­ pealed the decision, and won the appeal. The ruling by the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services states that Pcllerito testified in a July 8 hearing “that the manager became very vindictive in re­ lationship to her and also engaged in inap­ propriate conduct, such as not speaking to her and having her under surveillance when she was not at work." Pcllerito was granted unemployment benefits because, while she left employ­ ment voluntarily, she did so “with good cause attributable to the employer or em­ ploying unit," according to the ruling. Ad­ ministrative law judge Carl Ratliff found that Pcllerito “left the place of employment based on conduct by the employer that would cause an average reasonable claim­ ant to leave." Last October the sewer authority had a motion on the table to fire Row. but the motion didn’t pass. Since then the composition of the board has changed. Altogether, three of the five board members are relatively new. All three of the newcomers. Rebecca Gray. Robert Mack, and karmen Nickerson, voted to fire Row. Board members Lynn Hough and Richard Barnum voted to retain him. The board is made up of representa­ tives from Barry. Hope. Prairieville and Johnstown townships, which arc all served by the sewer, The board also contains a member at large. Lloyd Goyings. formerly the president of the authority and supervisor of Prairieville Township, was replaced by Gray after township residents requested the to.vnship board to remove Goyings from the author­ ity board. The authority has been under fire be­ cause the sewer system has not worked properly since it was built, and discharge from the sewage plant has exceeded the limits of allowable pollutants. Levels of Total Inorganic Nitrogen (ni­ trates, nitrites and ammonia) were exceed­ ing state standards because sewage was too cold, killing the bacteria necessary to break down the sewage. The sewer authority. Barn County, and other involved parties filed suit against the designers and builders of the sewer system in 1997. asking for monetary damages for the faulty sewer system. A settlement of the suit called for the firm that designed the system. Progressive Engineering of Grand Rapids, to purchase a boiler that would heat sewage sufficiently to keep bacteria alive and to take certain other measures to help the situation, such as purchasing a sewage basin cover to keep the sewage warm. A test period was allowed to sec if the boiler would solve the system’s problems. After the boiler system was up and running and working properly, levels of total inor­ ganic nitrogen “rarely” exceeded stale stan­ dards. according to the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality. In the meantime, however, in 1998 the sewage plant began discharging wastewater containing excessive levels of phosphorus. An upgrade of the sewer plant that would bring phosphorus levels down and bring the plant into compliance with Michigan De­ partment of Environmental Quality require­ ments is going to cost between $741,200 and $1 million. The upgrade was proposcu by the authority as part of the process of applying for an operating permit from the DEQ. The plant has been operating without a permit since 1997. Two weeks ago. the authority was noti­ fied by the DEQ that its application for a permit was denied. Listed among the rea­ sons for the denial was that fact that the sewer system is exceeding discharge stan­ dards for chloride, sodium and phosphorus. The sewage plant’s wastewater, which discharges to a wetland surrounding Glasby Lake (located south of Delton and east of M-43), may be negatively impacting the lake, according to DEQ documents. The DEQ gave the sewer authority until Aug. 26 to provide the DEQ’s waste man- See SEWER, continued page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2002 SEWER, continued from page I agement division with a detailed work plan describing how the limits for chloride, so­ dium and phosphorus arc going to be met by the sewer system. Wall Lake resident Barb Cichy, one of a number of citizens pushing for reform of the sewer system situation, filed a class ac­ tion lawsuit against the authority last year, claiming sewage spills she and others con­ nected to the system have experienced were caused by improper design and construc­ tion of the sewer system. News Briefs... CONTINUED Thomapple Twp. Blood drive set A Red Cross blood drive is planned for next week in the Middleville area. The drive will be from noon to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at theThomapplc Township Hall, 200 East Main St., Middleville. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negativc blood over the summer because more people travel and blood supplies over­ all are dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Revenue sharing losses outlined The Michigan House of Representa­ tives next week will be in session and legislators will attempt to override Gov. John Engler’s veto of the 2002­ 03 state budget to try to save local revenue sharing payments. There has been no word yet of whether the Michigan Senate will go into session to try to override the veto. The state budget crunch this year prompted Engler to eliminate revenue sharing funding for local units of gov­ ernment. The following is an outline of what each local unit of government in Barry County stands to lose this year if revenue sharing is eliminated: Barry County, $1,114,206; Assyria Township, $22,841; Baltimore Twp., $21,602: Barry Twp., $68,550; Carl­ ton Twp., $33,415; Castleton Twp., $24,958; Hastings Twp., $38,520; Hope Twp., $45,999; Irving Twp., $24,191; Johnstown Twp., $41,335; Maple Grov- Twp., $21,380; Oran­ geville Twp., $38,569; Prairieville Twp., $44,699; Rutland Twp., $43,721; Thomapple Twp., $35,077; Woodland Twp., $20,291; Yankee Springs Twp.. $30,860; Hastings City. $434,540; Freeport Village, $16,903; Middleville Village, $101,858; Nash­ ville Village. $110,449; Woodland Village, $25,915. Fontana concert Is Saturday night Soprano Marian Jette will perform with her friends Christine Smith on flute, Bradley Wong on clarinet and Phyllis Rappcport on harpsichord and piano at the next Fontana concert pro­ gram Saturday evening, Aug. 10, at Pierce Cedar Creek. Her program includes the “Coffee Cantata" for soprano, flute and harpsi­ chord by Nicholas Bernier and Kim D. Sherman's “Prairie Dairy Song Cycle." The finale Saturday, Aug. 17, will bring many of the musicians from pre­ vious concerts together in a celebra­ tion of music. The program will cover the range of classical music. Cookies and punch will be served following the concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek. Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute will give concert goers a chance to walk some of the trails if they arrive before the concert as well as enjoy cookies afterward. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. All Saturday night concerts are at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on West Cloverdale Road in Hastings. Concerts are given in Three Rivers Fridays and at the Emporium in Shel­ byville Sundays. The Emporium also offers Wednesday evening concerts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with ID and children accom­ panied by adults. For information about the Fontana Summer Festival call 616-387-2362. Cichy said that lawsuit was recently set­ tled out of court, but details are not avail­ able yet. Sewage spills have been a bone of con­ tention between the authority and residents served by the sewer system. A number of spills involving the dumping of raw sewage onto the ground and into nearby waterways was documented by Cichy and others, lead­ ing the local health department to order the sewer authority to notify the health depart­ ment of spills so nearby residents can take necessary precautions. The authority is re- ‘Relay for Life’ will be Aug. 9-10 Bury County citizens and others will join forces in the fight against cancer by participating in the seventh annual “Relay for Life” at Tyden Park in Hastings Aug. 9 and 10. Relay for Life is a team fund-rais­ ing event to benefit American Cancer Society (ACS) research and local edu­ cation programs and support services. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. and end at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The public is invited. “Today’s youth is tomorrow’s cure" is the theme. More than 20 teams are participating in the 24-bour activity. Teams pitch a tent as a home base and team members will take turns walking or jogging along the park’s pathway during the entire time. Some fun activities ire planned for some of the laps, such as a Chicken Dance lap, a hula hoop lap, a polka lap and a flashlight lap. All cancer survivors, their families and friends are invited to celebrate life and participate in an 8 p.m. Aug. 9 “Victory Lap." followed by a recep­ tion. Survivors who attend are asked to register between 7 and 8 p.m. A Tshirt will be given, free of charge, to all cancer survivors. That same evening, a 9 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony will be held in mem­ ory of those who have lost their lives to cancer and to honor and remember those who are currently battling cancer and those who have survived cancer. Luminaries (candlelit bags) may be dedicated to a special person for a minimum donation of $10 each. A parade >f teams and a dosing ceremony concludes the event. Awards also are presented to the team with the most spirit, the best decorated ten*., etc. Comedy-mystery rehearsals begin The Thornapole Players will have rehearsals at Fish Hatchery Park Mon­ day, Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the comedy/mystery “No Crime Like The Present" at the Fish Hatch­ ery Park building. There will be a mandatory Sunday rehearsal Sept. 29 from 1 to 5 pun. at Central Elementary School. The show will be presented Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at 730 p.m. each night at Central. There are roles for six men and seven women, plus extras. Producer is Norma Jean Acker. The fall play will be directed by Carolyn Bush, and Bar­ bara Proden will be the assistant direc­ tor. The Thomapple Players will be sell­ ing cookies during Summeifest. Pro­ ceeds will go to support the Thornap­ ple Players productions. The Thomap­ ple Players' float in the Summerfeat parade will provide a sneak peek al the mysterious goings on in “No Crime Like the Present.” Call Acker at 945-2332 or the Thor­ napple Arts Council at 945-2002 with questions about auditions for the fall play. ‘Fridays’ finale will be Aug. 9 The finale of the “Friday! at the Fountain” concert series from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9 will be Patti Ann Lea and Friends, who will close the series with an exploration of Celtic music. The concert Friday is free and be­ gins at 1130 am. Lawn chairs will fill the Barry County Courthouse lawn by the fountain unless there is the threat of rain. In case of rain the concert will be held in the head quarters of the Thornapple Arts Council at 117 W. State St. in downtown Hastings. “The concerts have been very suc­ cessful TAC director Rose Heaton says, “I hope that we have more op­ portunities to work cooperatively with other groups in the future. If anyone has suggestions for musical presenta­ tions for next year’s Fridays at the Fountain they can call the TAC at 945-2002.” The Fridays at the Fountain series is co-sponsored by the Arts Council and the City of Hastings. It is co-chaired by Norma Jean Acker and Pat Sensiba. On rainy days, the Fridays at the Fountain concerts will be held at the Arts Council’s headquarters, 117 W. State St. in downtown Hastings. quired to make a report of sewage spills to the DEQ. The incident involving the falsification of the sewage spill by Row occurred this spring on Cordes Road just down the road from Cichy’s residence. Kevin Keck, a technician at the sewer plant, said he was sent to a Cordes Road residence April 30 after the authority re­ ceived a report that sewage was coming out of the residence's sewage tank lid. Keck installed a new electrical control panel and then wrote a service report indi­ cating that a sewage spill had occurred. Keck said when Row saw the report, he asked Keck to change the cause of the problem to excessive rainwater. (Doing so would then alleviate the necessity of send­ ing a sewage spill report to the DEQ.) Keck filled out a second report, but kept his original report. He gave authority mem­ bers a copy of both the original and the changed reports Friday evening. Row told authority members at Friday's meeting that sometimes there is a “gray area” as to what is considered a sewage spill. “I’ll ask the guys, 'Did it rain? Arc you sure it was sewage?’" If those making the service call are not sure, he said, then he will not classify the problem as a spill. “I did not tell him to falsify a report," Row said. “I may have reworded it. and he agreed with me." Keck said at Friday’s meeting he did not agree with Row. One of the board members asked Keck if there was any doubt in his mind that the spill was sewage. Keck an­ swered “No." Row said he routinely fills out spill re­ ports and would have no reason to not re­ port a sewage spill. “I’ve reported like 70 spills," he said. He also said “I don’t re­ member (Keck) arguing with me or dis­ agreeing with me at all.” Keck also complained about Row’s man­ agemen: of a problem with the sewage sys­ tem of a Pine Lake resident. The system would malfunction at least once a year. The authority asked Row to take samples to de­ termine if the problem stemmed from water softener salt which was not allowing bacte­ ria to break the sewage down. Keck said Row asked him to report only when the sewage samples taken showed a high level of salt. As a result. Keck thought test re­ sults might have been incorrectly weighted in favor of the excess salt theory. Keck had several other complaints, in­ cluding a claim that Row was not providing safety equipment needed by the plant work­ ers. Keck said a new air tesicr used by the workers for entering confined spaces within the plant was needed and Row was drag­ ging his feet in ordering it. Keck said state laws regulating workplaces require the tester and other equipment the plant still needs. He also said Row got upset with him for talking to someone about how to get hooked up to the sewer system. And he said Row “asked employees to look in windows of domes to verify occu­ pancy." Row said he only asked for the high test results in the water softener situation be­ cause “we wanted to know when the sof­ tener was discharging. When it’s not dis­ charging we don’t want to waste money on lab results.” He said he eventually reported to the board that the salt levels at the resi­ dence “weren’t that high.” Row said he ordered Keck not to talk to potential customers about hooking up to the system because when Keck had done so in the past, he'd given wrong information to the customers and they’d become angry. Row said the latest instance quoted by Keck also involved Keck giving incorrect information to the customer. Row said he has a rule that people have to call the authority office to obtain specific informa­ tion on sewer hookups. Row said did he did not know what the circumstances were that led him to tell workers to look into windows to determine if homes were abandoned. He said of the air tester situation that plant superintendent Scott Monroe had in­ dicated to him that the air tester wasn’t easy to work. Row asked Monroe to check around and get some quotes on a filter that would be easier to work. “Scott made a point of wanting one that worked right," Row said. Row said he’d met with Monroe and oth­ ers and discussed the need for rubber aprons and newer safety glasses, but had decided to wait until the new fiscal year be­ fore ordering them because sewer funds were low. “They have them now,” he said of the safety equipment. One of the board members asked Row Friday why he waited until July to order the safety equipment when the new fiscal year started in April. Row answered that plant workers already had safety glasses and the other equipment was not as crucial. According to the workers. Row told them that because they didn’t have an air tester, they should hold their breath while going into confined spaces “or get someone else to do the job.” Row said he and other authority mem­ bers had decided in the past that state safety regulations were “a lot of monkey busi­ ness.” Monroe also came before the board Fri­ day with a long list of grievances against Row. Monroe listed the problems with the air tester and the orders to Keck t > change the service order so it would not say there was a sewage spill. Monroe also said that five days after he received a performance review this past March giving him “outstanding" and “supc- Don Row is pictured in a room of the SWBCSWA wastewater treatment plant rior" marks on his work performance, he was called into Row’s office and ques­ tioned about an extended warranty he was supposed to look into for a truck owned by the authority. Monroe said Row threatened to give him a written reprimand over the warranty situation, but Monroe argued that according to the employee handbook. Row first needed to give him a verbal warning. Monroe said he then proceeded to tell Row about several other things “1 didn’t think were adequate or proper" regarding management of the plant. “By the end of the day. 1 didn’t have one offense. 1 had five," Monroe told the board. During the discussion over the truck, Mon­ roe said, he “brought up (Row) using the truck for his personal use. The next day Don came back with what I felt was a little bit of vindictiveness” and told employees they were not to use the truck for any per­ sonal business, even if they used it on their lunch hour between service calls to go to a restaurant or run errands. Monroe said it was impractical for workers to drive all the way back to the authority and get their per­ sonal vehicles during their lunch hour. “In my eyes the only person that abused the truck was Don.” Monroe said. Row later admitted to the board that he did use the truck to go to Grand Rapids, pick up some windows at the hardware store and drop them at his house, but said he’d planned to do some authority business in Grand Rapids and it had gotten too late. Monroe also complained that Row delib­ erately cut back the number of minutes al­ lowed on Monroe’s Nextcl phone in an at­ tempt to get back at Monroe. Row said the board had asked him Io keep personal telephone calls to a mini­ mum and also keep operating costs down. He said he decided that Monroe and other authority employees with cell phones should have the same amount of minutes, instead of Monroe getting more. Row also said Monroe was using the cell phone for personal calls. He said Monroe had 97 calls on his cell phone when Monroe was on va­ cation and not using the phone for company business. Monroe countered the accusation by saying he’d been called in when two lift stations stopped operating and that ac­ counted for most of the 97 calls. Monroe also complained that Row got a message about a sewage backup at a resi­ dence but failed to call a service person to go out to the site and check the backup out. Row put a message in Keck’s box which Keck didn’t gel until the next day, Monroe said. “That's not very good service,” Mon­ roe said. “We should be notified immedi­ ately.” Row said he wasn’t sure why he didn’t notify Keck by phene immediately about the service call. An alarm system used by the authority did not go off when the backup was reported. Row said, so “I felt the urgency wasn’t there.” Row also said at the time the service workers didn’t have cell phones. “They now have Nextcl so we can gel hold of them.” Row’s termination went into effect im­ mediately. He was allowed to go into the office with some board members Monday to collect his things. Monroe will serve as interim manager. Delton teen still in coma after motocross accident by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Delton middle sch kjI staff and students are anxious to hear whether Josh Eddy will be well enough to join them for his eighth grade school year. Josh, 13, remains listed in fair condition at DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, where his family waits in vigil for him to awake from the comatose state he has remained in since being struck by an out-of-control dirt bike at the Barry County Fair motocross races July 19. “He’s a good student," said school prin­ cipal Brooke Bailee. “He’s involved, he’s got lots of friends." Josh played seventh grade, club football for the middle school and has plans to join the eighth grade football team. He has also been active in the student group. STAND (Students Taking a New Direction) effort to discourage kids from using drugs, tobacco and alcohol, started by former school liaison police officer Dar Leaf. Bailee said Josh's sixth grade teacher. Paul Krajacic, has been very concerned about Josh and has been visiting him in the hospital regularly. Krajacic could not be reached for comment, but he wrote a letter to the editor in the Banner last week, prais­ ing the efforts of the community in rallying around Eddy’s family. "He’s (Josh) still in a coma," said Bailee. “They have him in a chair and it’s like he’s asleep. His color is good. What they’re not sure is, when a brain is crushed like his was, whether it will repair itself. They’re waiting to see." Bailee said that according to Krajacic's reports. Josh is breathing on his own and that he may receive feeding tube into his stomach for nutrition. Josh was with his friend Koty Watson watching the motocross races in a spectator area near a wheelchair van when racer Lu­ cas Covey. 17. lost control. The bike slammed into Josh and another specta* ,r. Josh Duits, 23. who died July 26 of complications from injuries suffered in the incident. Watson suffered scrapes, a sore neck and a headache when the bike brushed past him and knocked him down. Eddy was struck in Josh Eddy the head causing a depressed skull fracture and swelling of the brain. He was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery the night of the accident. “His parents arc absolutely wonderful people." sad Bailee. “According to Paul, they’re a very close family." According to a police report. Eddy’s mother. Jody May. was attending a conven­ tion in Missouri at the lime of the accident. His stepfather. Greg May. was at the track when the accident happened. His father is Don Eddy of Dowling Road while Josh’s step sisters arc Casey. Amanda and Stacy May. “It’s such a freak accident," said Bailee. Witnesses, including Josh Duits. told po­ lice they believed the throttle on the 2002 Yamaha motorcycle stuck wide open’ causing Covey to lose control. “(Covey’s father) Joe said he thought the throttle stuck open," said deputy Jeff Nieu­ wenhuis. “Apparently, a couple of the young men that were also present at the race stated this is a problem with the Ya­ maha motorcycles. Joe also thought this happened before with a couple other Yamahas. ” CONTINUED, page IS �fw Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8 2002 - 3 VOTE... CONTINUED from page I in the Second District, losing to Republi­ cans Robert Wenger and James French, but he is now in the Fourth District because of redistricting. He will face Republican Ken Neil this time in the general election. Neil was unppposed Tuesday and raked in 636 voles. Rebecca Lukasiewicz of Hastings did ex­ tremely well in her first-ever try for office as she outpoiled Seymour VanDer.tkc of Lyons 2,543 to 616 in Barry County to win the right to face incumbent Republican Gary Newell for 87th District State Repre­ sentative, which also includes about half of Ionia County. Lukasiewicz took landslide proportions of nearly 80 percent of the total vote in Barry County. She faces a daunting task of competing with Newell in November, however. New­ ell had 4,502 votes on the Republican side. Other Barry County Commission Repub­ lican incumbents who faced no opposition Tuesday were Jim French in the Second District, 532 votes; Clare Tripp in the Sixth District, 538; and Tom Wing in the Sev­ enth, 459. Democrat Melvin Goebel polled 429 votes in the Eighth District and will face Adams Nov. 5. Barry County reflected the landslide vic­ tory enjoyed by Lt. Gov. Richard Posthu­ mus in the GOP primary. Posthumus, who was bom in Hastings and graduated from Caledonia High School, received a whop­ ping 4330 votes, outpolling Joe Schwarz, who had 774. On the Democratic side of the guberna­ torial race. Attorney General Jennifer Jeff MacKenzie Sandy James Granholm scored heavily here by claiming 2,869 votes to 527 for Congressman David Bonior and 351 for comeback-minded for­ mer Gov. James Blanchard. Granholm took about 75 percent in the three-way contest in Barry County, far above her winning num­ bers statewide of just under 50 percent. The highest vote total of any candidate went to incumbent Republican Congress­ man Vcm Ehlers of Grand Rapids, who had 4,552. His Democratic opponent in Novem­ ber. Kathryn D. Lynnes, had 2,920 votes. Republican challenger Andrew Raczkowski was unopposed in his bid for the nomination for U.S. Senator, and had 4,096 votes. Incumbent Democrat Carl Levin had 3,242. Both state-wide proposals were approved in the county, as they were overall in Michigan. The first, to force state legislators to vote on their pay raises, as recommended by the State Officers Compensation Commission, passed 6,394 to 2,035, better than 75 per­ cent. The second, to increase investment options and funding allowed for parks and recreation, won by 4,910 to 3311. Three townships in the county had mil­ lage questions. The results: Wayne Adams Johnstown Township — Voters ap­ proved renewals for fire protection and road improvements, 343 to 99 and 342 to 98. Prairieville Township — Three renewal proposals, for fire and police protection and for roads, all passed handily. 446 to 147. 414 to 182 and 420 to 169. respectively. However, a proposed millage increase for fire was turned down 358 to 218 and mil­ lage increase for roads was rejected 363 to 219. Woodland Township — A proposed re­ newal of the township's extra voted millage John Loftus for road maintenance was approved 293 to 102. The total vote was just under 23 percent, according to the Barry County Clerk’s of­ fice. 23% of Barry County voters went to the polls. Summerfest slowly moving back to downtown Summerfest started out in one location, downtown Hastings. Then construction of the fountain in front of the Barry County Courthouse forced the festival to switch its location to Fish Hatchery Park. Once construction was completed, a por­ tion of the festival was brought back to the downtown area. But the beer tent and some of the enter­ tainment stages stayed at Fish Hatchery. Since then, members of the community and Summerfest organizers have debated the question of whether the festival should be reunited in one location. This year Summerfest will move closer to that eventual goal by bringing back all of the musical entertainment to the downtown area. Last year and in previous years, the main stage where the top musical acts performed was located at Fish Hatchery Park, and an­ other stage behind the Thomapple Arts Council Fish Hatchery building was also used for musical performances. In the downtown area, musical acts were pre­ sented on a stage in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot behind the Courts and Law Building, and on the courthouse lawn. This year there won’t be any musical performances at the park. The main enter­ tainment stage will be in the parking lot of the Presbyterian church. "This location will offer a more accessi­ ble stage area for all ages close to the arts and crafts, the community court area, and all the food booths and other activities," Summerfest committee member Steve Steward said. "Parking should also be more convenient to this stage." Steward said three days of continuous entertainment have been booked, high­ lighted by the appearance Saturday evening of the famous 1970s rock group Rare Earth. Steward said the Summerfest Committee is "really excited to be able to bring this type of band into Hastings for a free con­ cert.” Also playing Saturday night is na­ tional Christian artist Jim Cole. While some are hoping the beer tent can be moved back downtown eventually. Steward said space restrictions and other concerns will keep the beer in the park for now. “There really is no place to put it," he said. “The arts and crafts area has expanded to the whole courthouse lawn.” This year the festival, which takes place Aug. 23, 24 and 25, celebrates its 25th year of existence. Steward said that “25 years ago, the re­ tail division of the Chamber of Commerce, chaired by Mike McKay and Bob Johnston, had a vision for a local festival that would not only create interest in the downtown business district, but also mark the end of summer with a community-wide celebra­ tion. From its small beginning on Jefferson Street to the three-day event some 25 years later. Summerfest has become not just a downtown retail event, but a county-wide end of summer celebration." Steward said that “every year, Summcrfest seems to grow bigger and bigger. This year the event has exciting changes that will make Year 25 one of the greatest yet. Many new attractions for young and old have been added.” In order to accommodate all of the ac­ tivities, the city of Hastings has allowed the festival to occupy three more city blocks than it used in previous years. The 10K and 5K run/walk on Saturday has become one of the preferred runs in West Michigan for many of the area’s top runners, he said. “John Warren of Coleman Insurance was instrumental in the early success of this event. John also served on the Summcrfcst Committee and was chair­ man for many years. Pennock Hospital has taken on the organization of the run, and it continues to grow each year.” Steward said that entertainment "has al­ ways been a feature at Summerfest, starting with all-local entertainment to featured na­ tional acts. Summerfest has always tried to please a wide variety of musical tastes over the years, from rock and roll, jazz and blue­ grass to folk, country, big band, and con­ cert bands. Almost anyone who has at­ tended Summerfest in the past 25 years can remember a favorite march from the Hast­ ings City Band, or a street dance with “Echo,” or seeing the Byrds or Question Mark and the Mysterians on the library stage, or the Thomapple River Boys, or rocking with a new song from Midwest. El­ vis and Ronald McDonald have also been known to show up at Summerfest.” Rare Earth will be the main entertainment attraction at Summerfest. They will be playing on a stage in the downtown One of the highlights of the festival is the Grand Parade, Steward said, which is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The pa­ rade theme this year is “25 Years of Sum­ merfest.” Steward said that “over the years the pa­ rade has attracted one of the largest crowds of the festival weekend. As the parade has grown to over 50 entries, a new route has been designed to help with traffic flow and area. Music performances have been mo. xl back from Fish Hatchery Park to downtown Hastings. safety.” The parade will start on Michigan Avenue, move south to State Street, turn west on State, turn south on Broadway, and end at the Hastings Middle School. Other activities during the weekend in­ clude a fishing contest, softball tournament, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, co-ed volley­ ball tournament, horseshoe tournament, a ride called the “USS Intimidator,” food concessions, kids’ activities, a weightlifting contest, a car show, skydiving, hot air bal­ loons, a kids’ parade, a duck derby, and more. For more information, call the Cham­ ber’s Summerfest line, 616/948-3025. ‘Let’s talk, not fight/ converted Muslim says by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Christians and members of other relig­ ions should talk to Muslims before they buy into a mindset that Muslims are on a crusade tc get rid of everyone but them­ selves, converted Muslim Dustin Byrd said. “The Koran doesn't say go and kill Christians and Jews or, for that matter, any­ body else,” Byrd told those attending last week’s First Friday program at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. This is Byrd's second stint as guest speaker at First Friday. A graduate student in comparative religion at Western Michi­ gan University, Byrd spoke last March about his religion and America’s miscon­ ceptions about Islam. This time around he talked about the war in Afghanistan and the prospects of an Iraqi invasion. Byrd is against an invasion of Iraq by the U.S, saying other remedies should be sought first, including encouraging Chris­ tian Americans to get to know Muslim Americans. Dustin Byrd “We’re here, six million of us,” Byrd said of Americans practicing the Muslim faith. Muslims “need to stop being so iso­ lated" and let others know they are not anti­ Christian, he saio. “No Muslim can call himself a Muslim who does not revere Jesus,” Byrd said. Mary, mother of Jesus, “is mentioned more times in the Koran than the New Testa­ ment,” Byrd said. There arc many stories of Jesus, Moses, and Abraham in the Koran, he said. “All you hear of the Koran is what Pat Robertson wants you to hear.” he said. Television evangelist Robertson uses pas­ sages from the Koran out of context, Byrd said, distorting their meaning. “Robertson says (the Koran) says you shall wait for the infidel and fight the infidel.” In the first place, he said, infidel “is not a correct translation. Christians and Jews have never been considered *nfidels in the history of Islam. An infidci means those who reject faith.” Byrd said Muslims believe of atheists and agnostics that “although we cannot call you brothers in faith, we can call you broth­ ers in humanity.” Byrd said the belief that Muslims believe in indiscriminately killing off infidels “comes from a long history of propaganda against Islam.” ‘It’s politically expedient to believe Muslims arc the enemy.” Byrd said that “certain people in this ad­ ministration and Congress want war.” War is profitable, he said. However, he said, such an invasion could end up much like the Vietnam War (a long, drawn-out affair with many U.S. casualties). Byrd accused President George W. Bush of “overstepping international law” in car­ rying out his war on terrorism. “If we’re going to be part of the United Nations and NATO” and other international organiza­ tions, he said, “we have to act like it.” The U.S. should also legally declare war if it’s going to have a war, he said. “It’s very hypocritical. If you want to have a war. Congress declares it.” Part of the reason U.S. officials don’t want an official declaration of war is be­ cause the U.S. would then have to follow Geneva convention rules regarding prison­ ers of war, he said. Byrd said Americans should be very sus­ picious about what the administration says regarding whether Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein is stockpiling nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. He said one of the cable news channels recently featured someone who'd actually visited areas where nuclear facilities were allegedly lo­ cated and found nothing but “rubble.” It is also possible that the U.S. could manufacture an incident to encourage American support of an invasion, Byrd said in answer to a question from the audience. (Columnist Richard Cohen wrote recently that the Gulf of Tonkin incident, used by the U.S. as an excuse to escalate the Viet­ nam War. was “either wholly or partially concocted’’ and the Sept. 11 terrorist at­ tacks are possibly being “used to justify a See LETS TALK, continued page 15 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 9. 2002 If L€TT€RS from our readers... Authority must learn from mistakes To the editor: There is an old saying that goes. "Wc learn from our mistakes." When wc moved from Cooper Town­ ship. where the officials worked for and took care of their citizens, I assumed that was the way local government normally was run. Imagine my surprise to find out that in Prairieville things were run by the Good Old Boys Club. I’ll admit my biggest mistake was in as­ suming that all elected officials would have the citizens’ best interests at heart, not their own pocketbooks. I've learned a lesson or two as to just how the townships, county, court and especially the South West Barry County Sewer and Water Authority "take care" of the citizens. Now it looks like some of the coverup has finally been exposed, and. it is exactly what I have been saying for the past five years. Then Prairieville Township Supervisor and Chairman of the Sewer Authority Board Lloyd Goyings bought acreage, held on to it for a couple of years, then turned around and sold it to the authority for well over double his initial investment. Some would say this is just good business, others would say there was a conflict of interest. I’m saying if not illegal, his actions were certainly unethical. I believe it it’s a form of insider trading. I told Lloyd Goyings in 1998 that I felt we needed a firm to run our sewer system. He told me the Authority Board could do a better job for us because the board wasn't in it for a profit! I believe this is one of the best examples of an oxymoron I have ever heard. Last Friday night, Aug. 3. the Sewer and Water Authority called a special meeting, where some of the sewer employees charged Don Row. manager, with falsifying state records so the sewer plant could be granted discharge permits, which to this date still have not been granted. Now we find that what is called Glasby Lake's surface water has been impacted by pollution from the sewer plant, and, that pollution could be headed for Crooked Lake. The authority has received a letter from the State Treasury Department, once again, questioning the use of debt retirement money. Row also admitted to blatantly braking OSHA rules, in that he told one of the workers to go into a confined space, "hold your breath or get someone else to do the job!" When Row knew that the sewer’s air monitor was broken, he had to understand that sewer gas can be toxic, thereby putting the employees’ lives in peril. To top off last Friday evening’s meeting the motion was made by Becky Gray of Prairieville to terminate Row’s employ­ ment then and there. Karmen Nichcrson of Johnstown Township seconded the motion. The roll was called with Gray. Nickerson and Bob Mack of Johnstown all voting in the affirmative and Dick Barnum of Barry Township and Lynn Hough of Hope Town­ ship both voting nay. Noting that falsifying stale records may be a felony. Barnum and Hough apparently have not learned one thing from the past boards* mistakes. By their vole against fir­ ing the manager, it would seem Barry and Hope townships continue to permit illegal behavior. Sharon Ford, Plainwell U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822, Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Misconceptions about Algonquin Lake To the editor: 1 would like to respond to a letter printed in last week’s Banner titled “Irrelevant peo­ ple have a say Aug. 6." in which a misin­ formed woman had made remarks about Sandy James and the access at Algonquin Lake. Unfortunately, this letter will print too late for those voting, but i hope her letter will not affect the opinions of the educated voters too greatly. Algonquin Lake and the "beach" by the Algonquin Lake Party Store have never been open to the public for sev­ eral reasons. First, the lake is a private lake and al­ ways has been since before its expansion in the early 1920s. It is too small to allow the public to drop their boats in (there are. in my opinion, to many boats on it already) and the launch is locked to avoid the greater likelihood of accidents from over­ crowding. Her complaint in particular was in regards to people swimming at the launch entrance. After living on this lake for 24 years. 1 can say from experience th?; when people swim al that access, they make it dangerous for themselves as well as the residents of the lake. For one thing, there is no lifeguard on duty. Anyone swimming is doing it at his/her own risk and. from the Lake Association’s point of view, a lawsuit brought on by the family of a drowned swimmer really would be unfor­ tunate for everyone. "Irrelevant's" author says that a lawsuit is only our "excuse" since there have been no lawsuits in the past 50 years, but it is only now in our sue-crazy society that we really need to be extra careful. Second, the "beach" that the letter refers to is not a beach, but a sandy area directly next to a relatively high traffic boat launch. This is the lake’s only boat launch and it needs to be kept accessible to the tax paying resi­ dents of the lake. 1 can't even count how many times inconsiderate swimmers have been swimming on or had their cars parked in front of that launch while I or one of my neighbors have needed it to drop in our boats. Third, the "beach" in question is within 50 yards of the lake's dam. This is an area where an unfortunate swimmer has drowned in the past, and it is important to keep the general public away from that area for their safety. Finally, she makes a claim that the swimmers kept the lakefront at the access clean and weed-free. This claim is also false. It has been the hard work of one of the lake's residents. Don Montgomery, that has kept the grassy area around the dam and launch as beautiful as it is. There are 500 lakes in and around Michi­ gan. If we want to be "greedy" with ours. I think we have a right and some good rea­ sons. So please go find a real public access to swim at. Sarah Lepak. Algonquin Lake Resident County fair karaoke contest, prizes unfair To the editor: Is anyone in charge at the Barry County Fair? We certainly couldn't Find anyone who wasn’t passing the buck. My younger brother. John Ratennk, took first place in the 12 and under division of the Junior Karaoke contest. So. what is the problem? Well, first I want to let everyone know that we aren’t trying to be greedy. John would have sung if the only prizes were ribbons... or no prize at all! He often sings at churches, and he sings every month at the Mel Trotter Mission in Grand Rapids. But since there were prizes awarded, they should be awarded fairly. We’ve always been taught that “fair” can be interpreted many ways, but this was just plain crazy! We know that first prize for the adult competition is $1,000. We would never presume to e. oect the same prize. And. if they had listed in the contest infor­ mation, or even announced at the beginning of the competition, that the older kids would get bigger prizes, and the younger kids smaller ones, that would have been fine. But, the way the prizes were awarded, he actually got fourth. At the beginning pf the competition the announcer said there were a total of six prizes on the table for the entire competi­ tion, for both age groups combined: a TV/VCR combination, a DVD player, two types of radios, a Game Boy and a pack of computer games. The prizes were not des­ ignated first, second, etc., but would be chosen by the winners. Then, when the con­ test ended, they announced all three place of the older kids first. That means that John didn’t get to pick until after thiM place in the older kids, giving him fourth prize both in choice and value. When my dad brought it to the attention of the judges, he was told that yes. they saw how that gave John fourth place, and they would have to change it for “next year.” I was raised that, when a mistake is made, you apolog-ze and fix it. You don't just say you’re “sorry” for a broken win­ dow... you replace it! When I took it a step further and went to the fair office. I was told the Karaoke peo­ ple were "in charge.” Like I said, just pass­ ing the buck. One elderly gentleman said that he felt so sorry for John, he was willing to buy him one of the bigger prizes personally. John wouldn’t take it. nor would my parents have let him. But that doesn’t mean that the situ­ ation shouldn’t be fixed by .hose responsi­ ble. Or is there truly no accountability at the Barry County Fair? Mike Grammatico, Caledonia ‘Dubya’ may suffer dad’s fate To the editor: Were the situation less serious, we could smile at "Dubya’s” flashes of anger direct­ ed toward corporate executives caught with hands (up to the shoulders) in the share­ holder’s cookie jars. One is tempted to believe he’s angry because a growing number of Americans are questioning similar acts by Veep Dick Cheney, Dubya himself, and an even grow­ Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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I still believe George I lost his bid for a second term because he failed (miserably) to squash Saddam Hussein, not because he broke his “no new taxes” pledge. Within three days of the Gulf War cease-fire Iraqis fired ground-to-air mis­ siles at coalition aircraft. The "wimp" issue was big. Dubya’s failure to declare war and galva­ nize America will prove to be his undoing and rightly so. War requires the nation-inhamess. not business as usual, and particu­ larly not business as practiced by Bush, Cheney and company. Larry Hamp. Hastings Be An Informed Citizen! SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 c1kiA. Weeh'i. Question... PUBLIC OPINION: What about stocks’ plunge? The stock market has been taking a beating lately, hitting its lowest levels in a long time. What does this mean to you? HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. 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Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 pm . Saturdays 8 30 a m til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Mt 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2002 - Pafl® 5 L€TT€RS from our readers... Creationists and evolutionists can find common ground To the editor: In recent years the media have been in­ undated with controversial letters from sci­ entists and fundamentalist religious schol­ ars revealing totally opposing an i irrecon­ cilable views. The fruitless diatribes among the creationists and evolutionists point up the case. Fortunately, a thoughtful and objective analysis of both religion and science can demonstrate that that these arc mutually compatible; and there need be no emotional antagonism from cither side toward the other. Religions arc essentially scientific theo­ ries, comprising a significant part of sci­ ence. Religions were initiated at an early stage in our civilization by brilliant scien­ tists — as a part of their inquisitive think­ ing — and we owe those leaders a pro­ found debt of gratitude for their contribu­ tions. Science began as a thinking process in an attempt to handle the terrifying questions facing mankind. Because early man lived in a truly frightening world he sought solace with others of his kind; he created a family for comfort and to raise his children safely, then a society for mutual protection, and developed rules for acceptable behavior. He learned to communicate with other hu­ man beings — first by voice and then through writing. He created governments to monitor and enforce the behavior of indi­ viduals that resulted in laws providing for the protection for those in need and for the punishment of evil-doers Science developed from man's desire to communicate his observations to others. Observations are possible only through man's senses (sight, sound, touch, odor, taste, time) and descriptions of such are limited to use of those senses, they are cate­ gorized as "facts." If the observations can be verified independently by others, they are accepted as "true" facts. If they cannot be confirmed the facts are said to be “false.” If one's intent is to convey factual information to others it had better be true — lest one's credibility be shattered. Under certain circumstances, however, false facts are accepted by society. Man has a great imagination and can create entirely out of his mind certain facts that we readily accept as false. Fictional stories and plays convey such facts with the mutual under­ standing that they arc products of man's imagination and are accepted with enjoy­ ment and enthusiasm by a supporting pub­ lic. Now in an understandable desire to or­ ganize his factual information, man wants explanations for seemingly related facts. Is there a simple "cause" for such facts? If facts are believed to be related, can one predict from one's knowledge new facts not yet reported — thereby making man feel more comfortable? Any satisfactory expla­ nations, products of man's brilliant imagi­ nation. are called "hypotheses" or "theo­ ries." This power of the mind to form images may, however, result in statements of fact that can never be confirmed with man's limited senses. So, such man-created expla­ nations are called theories and are not lim­ ited to “true” facts. The question of "fal­ sity" or "truth " simply never applies to them. The only requirement for a theory is that it be useful. Does it simplify man's thinking? Car. it make him feel better? Does it help organize the body of related true facts? So in comparing theories, we should never criticize one as "wrong; rather we ask only which one is the more useful for our purposes. Indeed, we live today with multiple theo­ ries because for simplistic observations one is easier to comprehend than the other — and vice versa. A valid basis for comparing theories covering a variety of related facts is to ask whether one is more broadly use­ ful than the other. In the sense that theories are created by man through his power of imagination, they represent the greatest contributions to soci­ ety by mankind throughout the expanse of time. Over past generations, we have devel­ oped many theories and found some of them very usetal to our existence. At one time we believed the earth was flat — simply because that seemed natural, and it made us feel comfortable with a host of observations, even though wc were fear­ ful of falling off the necessary edges some­ where out there. But as time passed, we learned that a flat earth didn't mesh with a lot of our observations — and so we threw out the old theory, replacing it by a spheri­ cal earth. Indeed, this theory is now so use­ ful that many of us accept it now as a "true fact.” Still, in our loose thinking, wc retain old theories of a flat earth as useful in certain situations. Wc read in the daily newspaper every day about "sunrise" and "sunset" times. Yet we know those times arc more dependent on the orbital motion of the earth than on the sun. The ball and peg model of a chemical structure is still useful to the chemist in man ways — even though it fails to give a satisfactory explanation for the properties of the chemical substance. Fundamentalists argue heatedly for their theory of creationism and condemn those who prefer the theory of evolution, but fun­ damentalists have never demonstrated any series of facts for which creationism gives a more useful explanation than evolution. With the improvement in our knowledge, what were once accepted as true facts are now believed false. As a result, many facts have changed throughout the years. Simi­ larly, many theories that once served useful purposes have been supplanted by others, even more useful. Alas, we cannot even speak with com­ plete confidence about the permanence of what we believe in today. This year, 2002, scientists are condemning the "Big Bang" theory for the origin of the universe — an explanation that has been widely endorsed for some decades. Why, it is in violation of Kirchoff s Law! Last year wc accepted infinite continuity in such basic properties as time and space. Today we have an alternative explanation; they are discontinuous discrete entities — comparable in a broad sense with the atoms that make up all matter — that we have long known is not continuous. From earliest historic times our leading scientists pondered over such questions as: "Where did wc come from? Where arc wc going? What happens to a person at death?" We demanded answers and so our leaders created out of their imagination theories for a God, or a multitude of gods, physically shaped like humans or animals, but with magical, unlimited powers for the benefit or punishment of mankind. They instituted rules for man's behavior that, when fol­ lowed, benefited the individual as well as society. They, and their followers, created all of our religions. Despite their awesome potential, the gods demanded worship from believers, else such persons be burned asunder in lakes of fire. And these religious theories were very useful then — and arc still useful today, They give comfort to a vast majority of earth dwellers, Wc care not whether they are true; all we ask is that they be useful — Authority majority, and indeed they arc. But we know, for example, that there arc many statements in the Bible — a flat earth, or a world-encompassing flood, or creation in six 24-hour days some 6,000 years ago — that can no longer be sup­ ported as true facts by any observations ei­ ther today or recorded from the past. They must be treated as theories of early times whose specific usefulness is now negligi­ ble. They do not impact the overall theory of a caring and powerful God. So religion is a part of science. As such it is still essential to the beliefs of a great majority of individuals for which we are most grateful. But it is also abused by some individuals who just don't comprehend the difference between theory and fact. Wc must try to educate those persons to make this a better world for all. Frederick Y. Wisclogle, Lake Odessa FOIA, OMA, constitution just paper? To the editor: The state won’t let the voters decide the COA project, according to the Hastings Banner July 25. The County Board can’t even spend pub­ lic funds to poll or otherwise obtain an advisory opinion from the public. That’s the opinion of Attorney Douglas W. Van Essen of the Grand Rapids law firm of Silver and Van Essen. The last five lines of a letter I received at the County Board meeting July 23 reads as follows: “This letter is exempt from disclosure under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act because it is subject to the attomey/client privilege. Any discussion of the contents of this letter may be held in closed session pursuant to Section 8(H) of the Open Meetings Act, which exempts dis­ cussion of material not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act from open meeting requirements.’’ The Open Meetings Act, Act 267 of 1976 effective March 31. 1977, "The people of the State of Michigan enact 15.263 Section 3(2) All decisions of a public body shall be made at a meeting open to the public." 15268 Closed sessions: Section 8, "A pub- NtwUwIAt Covenant Transport HOW HIRING lie body may meet in a closed session only for the following purposes. Section 8(d) To consider the purchase or lease of real prop­ erty up to tlie time an option to purchase or lease that real property is obtained. Dec. 28. 2000, budget amendment B-00 900 Capital $466,927 property purchase. What is the nature of this purchase and where is it located? Cone Zone. $225,000. for what reason and why was it purchased? Now the County Board plans on spend­ ing $3,276,000 to purchase property at 1330 N. Broadway in Hastings to renovate a vacant church for the COA and to build a new 13,400-square-foot building for the Health Department and money to pay this is to come from the county’s delinquent tax revolving fund. Article 1 Section 3 of the State Constitution of Michigan reads as follows: ’The people have the right peaceably to assemble to S2QSU11 for their common good to msln&l their representatives and to peti­ tion the government for redress of griev­ ances. What does the words “consult and instruct" mean in relation to attorney-client privilege in county government. Is Article 1, Section 3 only a scrap of paper? Ward O. Weiler Sr. Hastings employees praised To the editor: At last Friday night s special meeting of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, employees came forward and told of various problems and allega­ tions that had occurred because of misman­ agement. One of the most serious allegations was that employees were instructed by the man­ ager to falsify records from the authority to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The vote was 3-2 to terminate the man­ ager. Lynn Hough of Hope Township and Dick Barnum of Barry Township voted to keep the currant manager. Why would they vote to allow this type of behavior? Why would anyone vote to retain a person, when there was clear evidence that state DEQ regulations as well as OSHA rules were be­ ing violated? And, was the manager author­ ized to issue these types of instructions? If so, by whom? The public has brought information about the Sewer and Water Authority to Barry County Board of Commissioners meetings. Neither the board nor the county administrator have followed up with inves­ tigation of these allegations to see if they were well founded or accurate. It may be necessary for the residents of Hope and Barry Townships to look at a re­ call of their public officials. If our officials permit falsifying records in the sewer of­ fice, what are they possibly doing in the township offices? The sewer and waler employees should be commended for coming forward and telling the truth about the situations that have been occurring a! the sewer office. Also to be commended arc Rebecca Gray (Prairieville), Robert Mack (Johnstown) and Karman Nickerson (Johnstown) the three Sewer and Water Authority officials who voted to terminate the manager. It is refreshing to watch and listen to public officials who will stand by their em­ ployees and at the same time represent the taxpayers who elected them. Barb Cichy, Delton “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Owner Operators Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Karen Kelly. Solos 830 Teams 830 “I could have just as easily gone to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, but 1 chose the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Pennock is large enough to provide state-of-the-art technology, but small enough to provide personalized care, where the staff actually knows you by name long after discharge!” HASTINGS 4 Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional progressive care. To leam more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge Karen Kelly with sons Michael & Dylan Pennock Partner, Oscar deGoa, M.D. Wayland, MI We make COPIES, including FULL COLOR! OB/GYN Pennock SERVICES . Ormers in . -toIessioMl, progress/,, P J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS North ofHastings on Higfusay M-43 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2002 | —........ ..... ............... ^UoydT^a^holom^u^ MECOSTA. Ml - Lloyd E. Bartholomew, age 79. of 259 S. Franklin St.. Mecosta. MI. formerly of Vermontville, passed away on July 27. 2002 at Altercate of Big Rapids. Ml. Lloyd was bom on Sept. II. 1922 in Charlotte, MI to Nuicv and Irene (Calkins) Bartholomew. On July 27, 1941 he married Kathryn Northrup in Angola. IN. who sur­ vives. He is also survived by a daughter. Mrs. Dianna (Richard) Bennett of Mecosta; one grandson. James E. Hewlett Jr. of Mecosta; his mother-in-law. Lcta Nagle, of Mecosta; one sister. Jean (Michael) Appleman. of Nashville. Ml: and one brother. Dale (Beverly) Bartholomew of Venice. FL; sev­ eral nieces and nephews and one very close friend of the family. Faith Miller and her boys. Frank Miller and Roger Miller and their families of Mecosta.MI. Cremation has taken place and according to Lloyd’s wishes there were no services. A gathering of family and friends was held on Aug. 1. 2002 at the Franklin resi­ dence. HASTINGS - Edward Potter McKinstry, age 86. of Hastings, died August 5. 2002. Mr. McKinstry was bom April 21. 1916. the son of Vem E. and Katherine E Potter. He served with the U.S.Atmy during World War 11 and completed ten years of serving his country. He was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed bowling and golf for many years. Mr. McKinstry had been a civil engineer with the city of Lansing for 15 years, retir­ ing in 1974. He is survived by his wife. Jean; daugh*er’ Gail P. (Cliff) Perkins, Dimondale: two sons. James E. (Janet) McKinstry. Hastings, and Ronald R. McKinstry. Mason: eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; sister. Betty Dohr. Portland. A memorial service will be held at I p.m. Friday. Aug. 9. 2002. al Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Mich., with Pastor C. Greene officiating with interment following in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Further information available at www. prayfuneral.com. Ohitaaties Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASASTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. • 616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 xm.; Sun­ QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 xm.-ll am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 xm. day School 11:00 xm.; Sunday COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ ST. ROSE Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ 5400. Wonhip Services: 8:30 and CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 xm.; 11.*00 xm. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 xm. Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 xm. and 11:00 xm.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Gam son. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 xm.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 xm. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pan. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limit*. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:09 xm.; Sunday School. 10 xm. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE, AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. "THE (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Chur hes, International. Pastor Rir. Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sundav School Classes 9:45 xm.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 xm.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Vbctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 xm. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 xm Sunday Nursery Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 xm. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 xm. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service: Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and 1716 North Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thunday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 xm.; Wor­ Pastor ship 11:00 xm.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7B0 p.m. Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 xm. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pzn. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 pzn.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Warship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 xm., 10BO10:45 xm. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 xm.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Tune” is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5t*.< grade! Come out and join us at 30! E. Slate Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 xm. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948 8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bibie Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10.30 xm.. 6KB pan.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Gub for boys & girls ages 4-11 Paucrs David and Rote Mac­ Donald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial.” For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517452-1806. HOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 F. North St. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse, Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday. Aug. 8 Lifeline Screening; 6:30 p.m. Softball game al Cheney Field. Friday. Aug. 9 - 6:30-10:00 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. Aug. 10 - 8:30 xm. Softball Tournament; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Aug. 11 - 800 A 10:00 xm. Worship; AAL Branch Meet­ ing after second service. Tuesday. Aug. 13 - 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7:00 pan. Sched­ ulers Meeting; 7:00 p.m. The Way. Wednesday. Aug. 14 - 700 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bourna Music Director. 8:30 xm. - LIVE! Under the Dome 9:30 Refreshmenu. 1000 xm. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age fr'ur. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries. Sat­ urday. Aug. 10 - Senior High Youth Fellowship - Watch your mail for details! Sunday. Aug. 11 - 9:00 xm. Traditional Worship Service: 9:20 xm. Children's Wonhi; 10:00 xm. Personnel Committee - Lounge; 10:30 xm. Contemporary Worship Service; 10:50 xm. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH ■ AM 1220. The 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor 10:30 Service is broadcast over Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ Sunday School 9:30; Church Service Channel 2 throughout the week. 10:30 xm. available during both services. Monday. Aug. 12 - 7:00 p.m. Ses­ sion meeting - Dining Room. Wednesday. Aug. 14 - 12:00 neon Newsletter Deadline; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC cessible and elevator. ' This information on worship services is * provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Services. Children's Worship is meets in Adult Education Class­ WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings room. FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • -Prescriptions’’ - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 H ASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. Til) Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Nursery is provided during both f [ ^RicharTsMmback^^ Kathryn M. Geller HASTINGS - Junior Leroy (Ernie) Miller, age 76. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. Aug. I. 2002 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Miller was bom on April 21. 1926 in Roxand Township. Mich., the son of Ernest L. and Esther E. (Dilley) Miller. He was raised and schooled in Sunfield, moved to Hastings in 1943 and attended Hastings High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Feb. 2. 1944 and served until June 19. 1946. He returned to Hastings and on Nov. 4. 1946, married Ruth B. McCollum in Grand Rapids. Mich. Ernie owned a Gasoline Service Station, later while working for EW. Bliss, he sold Dura-Clean Carpet Cleaner. He then opened a carpet store adding furniture at a later date, today known as Millers Carpet and Furniture Store in Hastings. He was a businessman for 30 years before retiring. Ernie was an avid fisherman and wood carver. He was a member of the American Legion, the Hastings VFW. the Hastings Moose Lodge, and the Masonic Lodge. He helped form the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ernest and Esther Miller, a sister, Ruth Cantwell; and a granddaughter, Jacquelyn Miller. Surviving are his wife. Ruth; two sons. Mike (Linda) Miller of Hastings, Jack (Penny) Miller of Bancroft. Mich.; eight grandchildren: 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Arlene Payne of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Aug. 6,2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings, with full military honors. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Eloise Ione Link HOWELL - Eloise lone Link, 82. of Howell. Mich., died Tuesday. July 30,2002 Mrs. Link was bom SepL 23. 1920 in Vermontville, Mich., the daughter of Earl and Irene (Hager) Hadden. She is survived by her husband, Lewis; grandson, Thomas (Kristina) Darling of Howell; granddaughter, Kimberly (James) Frisbie of Howell; stepson, Robert Link of Manistee; two sisters, Norma Atanasoff, Mary Ohlemacher. both of Lansing; and son-in-law. Dr. Francis Darling. She was preceded in death by her daugh­ ter. Connie Darling. March 2, 2001. Family and friends were invited to share in the Family Affirmation Services on Friday. Aug. 2. 2002 at the Pray Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. HESPERIA. CA - Richard Strimback Sr., age 73. passed away July 23. 2002 in Hesperia. CA. He was bom in Hastings. Oct. 21.1928 to Lawrence and Myrtle Strimback. Richard lived in the Hastings area until he joined the Navy in 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son. Ralph David; brothers. Bob. Harold and Merrill; sisters. Martha Roush. Velma Bryans and Margaret Rose. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years. Geneva; three sons. Rick (Therese). Don (Gerri) and Dennis (Ann): 10 grand­ children. Donny, Krystal. Mickey, Ira, Danny. Enca. Sean. Mindy, David and Robert, all of California; four sisters, Myrna Lancaster. Jerry Ca.'lihan. Betty Lancaster. Rachel Wallace and sister-in­ law. Arlene Strimback. all of Barry County. We will miss this man who loved his life with his family. DELTON - William Gene “Bill" Schmidt, of Delton, passed away unexpect­ edly at his home on July 31. 2002. Bill was bom in Battle Creek. MI. on June 17. I960, the son of Frederick and Kay (Warner) Schmidt. Bill was an avid hunter, he enjoyed fish­ ing. raising beagles, gardening and cook­ ing. as he was famous for his steak and W* He was a millwright for many years, and was a proud member of the Millwright Union Local 1102. Bill was a man who was self taught and had a wealth of knowledge. He is survived by a daughter. Jaclyn Jean Schmidt of Delton; sons. William Bradley Schmidt and Steven James Schmidt of Kincaid. IL; his mother. Kay Schmidt of Hickory Comers and his grandmother. Doris Goss of Galesburg; a brother. Jim Schmidt of Hickory Comers; and sisters. Kathy Schmidt (Tony) Williams and Wendy Schmidt, all of Hickory Comers; his former wife, Julie Schmidt of Kincaid. IL; nephews. Justin Howell. Joey Roth. Chad Keck. Billy and Spmmy McCormick; and niece. Kacy McCor-mack; a great nephew. Nathan Smith; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his wife. Catherine (McCormick) Schmidt on June 5, 1986. an infant son Frederick: his father, grandparents and a nephew. Kyle James Schmidt. The funeral service was conducted Saturday. Aug. 3. 2002 at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastors Jeff Worden and Jim McKelvey officiated. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Bill's children will be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or Schmidt Children. P.O. Box 217, Delton. Ml 49046. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Gertrude E. Van Houten Daniel “Sleepy" Bolton II HASTINGS • Gertrude E. Van Houlen. age 97. of Hastings, passed away on Aug. 5. 2002. Gertrude was bom in Sebewa Township. Ionia County, on May 27, 1905 to Samuel and Lottie (Daniels) Kauffman. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1923. and was married to Merle Van Houten in 1924. Gertrude and Merle lived in Hastings for many years, where she had also worked for Pennock Hc. pital for over 30 years. She is survived by her sons. Trevor (Sandy) Van Houten. Arlo (Francis) Van Houten. Jack (Sally) Van Houten, and Gary (Linda) Van Houten; II grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many other rela­ tives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Merle; and her sisters. Hulda Smith and Beatrice Shellenbarger. A graveside service was held on Wednesday. Aug. 7. 2002 at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made by to the donor’s favorite charity. FLORAL CITY. FLORIDA - Daniel “Sleepy” Bollon II. age 30. of Floral City. Florida, died Sunday. June 16. 2002 as a result of a residential fire. A native of Nashville. Mich., he was bom on Jan. 28. 1972. He moved to Florida in 1980 from Nashville. He was a block mason in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his brother. Timothy Bolton. Surviving him are his mother and step father. John and Lila (Fenner) Sokol of Floral City; daughter. Jacqueline Lee of Illinois; step sister. Jessica Anne Sokol of Floral City. FL; maternal grandmother. Joyce Moon of Nashville; three uncles. Edwin of AZ. Thomas of Nashville. Ml. Edward of Madison Heights. MI; four aunts. Valorie of AZ. Tammy of Hastings. Katrina of Nashville, Kimberly of Nashville: 19 cousins and friends. For condolences please contact Mrs. Lila Sokol. 7277 S. Baker Ave.. Floral City. FL 34436. Arrangements were made by Chas. E Davis Funeral Home with Cremator)', Inverness. Additional Obituaries Appear on Page 12 DOWLING - Kathryn M. Geller, age 89. of Dowling, died Saturday. Aug. 3.2002 al Heartland Health Care in Battle Creek. She was bom Dec. 10. 1912 in Hastings, the daughter of James and Ella (Garrett) Smith. She attended school in Dowling and graduated from Hastings High School in 1930. Kathryn married Leo M. Geller Dec. 12. 1930 he died Nov. 18. 1957. She worked as a lab technician for 20 years at Post in Battle Creek, and retired in 1975. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band and sister. Marjorie Steele. Surviving are daughters. Mary E Jackson of Battle Creek. Martha (Roman) Ijipekes of Wayland. Helen (Bud) Gray of Alto; son. James (Nancy) Geller of Columbus. GA: nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday. Aug. 7, 2002 at Dowl-ng Cemetery. Pastor Sue Trowbridge officiated. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I______ Dennis L. Watrous HASTINGS - Dennis L Watrous, son of Myrton and LueUa (Hunt) WatKNtt. former ly of Nashville. Ml died Saturday. Aug. 3. 2002 al Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Dennis was bom Sept. 17. 1948. Since 1971 he has resided in an Adult Foster Care Home in Barry County. He attended the Barry County Special Education School, worked at EBI and in recent years went each day to the Barry County Day Care Center at Aigonquin Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his step-mother and guardian. Nyla (Norman E) Stanton of Dowling and a host of caring and loving caretakers, friends and extended family. He was a happy, gentle and loving person who loved music and his friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Aug. 6. 2002 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciated. Private burial took place al the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville, Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Day Care Center at Algonquin Lake. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home of Hxstings. Linda L. Parks FT. MYERS. FLORIDA - Linda L Parks, age 62, of Ft. Myers. Florida, for­ merly of Delton, passed away Aug. 1,2002. Linda was bom in Kalamazoo, Ml, on Feb. 28. 1940. the daughter of Rudolph and Mae (Rickter) Krueger. Linda resided at Wall Lake for over 37 years, and moved to Florida in 1995. She was an EMT for the ambulance ser­ vice in Delton for many years. Linda enjoyed reading, playing cards and games, being in the sun. and traveling on their motorcycle throughout the eastern parts of the country. She will be remembered for her love of helping older people. She is survived by her husband. Ron. whom she married March 30. 1958 in Augusta. MI; a sort. Rick (Lanita) Parks of Delton; a daughter. Vicky (Bert) Gale of Delton; sisters. Dolc*es “Toby” (Joe) Torra of Ft. Myers. FL. Ruby (Randy) Dunfteld of Kalamazoo and Claudia (Ed) McDaniels of Texas; grandchildren, Nicole (Tyler) McCarty. Evan Taylor. Jennifer (Ben) Herbert, and Ronald Gale; a great grand­ son. Jackson McCarty; and several nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her par­ ents and a brother. Albert Dobbins. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 5. 2002 at Wtlliams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hoffman officiated. Interment Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to the Delton /\rea Rotary, local projects fund. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 8, 2002 - Page 7 HHS senior party plans being made ——--------------------- Sullivan-Trahan engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Ross J. Sullivan of Mount Pleasant. SC are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie Jean Sullivan to Kyle Patrick Trahan, both of Greensboro. NC. Kyle is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Michael Trahan of Hastings. Ml. An Oct. 19, 2002 wedding is planned at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church in Pawleys island, SC Craven-Chipman plan to wed Sept. 28 Higginses to mark 20th anniversary John and Marlene Craven, of Hastings, and Richard and Kathie Ziegler, of Hastings, are proud to announce the engagement of their children. Martha Ann Craven and Scott Lawrence Chipman. Martha is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School and received a bachelor of arts degree from Western Michigan University. She is currently employed by a Property Management Company in Kalamazoo. Scott is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed by the City of Grand Rapids. John Patrick and Patricia Ann Higgins will be happily celebrating their 20th wed­ ding anniversary. They were married on August 14, 1982 at the “First Presbyterian Church” in Hastings, by the Rev. Wilard H. Curtis. They happily share between them 8 children, including the children's spouses. They also share 12 grandchildren and have one on the way. With the “Good Lord's” blessings, Pat and John hope to share many more happy years together! Parents of Hastings High School incom­ ing seniors are beginning to plan the all­ night senior party following graduation. During the past several years, parents of seniors have met. formed committees and discussed ideas for a safe all-night party for the graduates. The Hastings High School graduation is scheduled for May 23, 2003. After commencement ceremonies, buses are readied to take graduates and chaper­ ones to an undisclosed location for a sub stance-free all night celebration. The activities, decorating and giveaways all require people power and planning, cou­ pled with community support and fund­ raising. Parents and guardians of the Class of 2003 are the first asked to lend support by working on an established committee such as decorations, fund-raising, food, en­ tertainment or chaperoning. All interested parents or guardians are asked to attend the next meeting or call one of the chairs, Kim Alderson, 948-8568; Marcia Bowman, 948-2969, or Janey Donnini at 948-2916 and offer support. They welcome questions and volunteers. It is hoped to have as many as possible of the families involved in some aspect of this planned drug- and alcohol-free event. It is projected to involve at least 100 families in this detailed project. A planning meeting is planned for Mon­ day, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Hastings Mu­ tual Insurance classroom, please use the rear entrance off of Williams Street. The second meeting will be held in October. Watch the Reminder and Banner for loca­ tion and time. The first fund-raising project will be for Navy blue blankets with gold stitching to help encourage the sports teams. These blankets should be available at the first home game of the fall sports season prior to the chilly nights and early enough to purchase for holiday giving. They will be available for $30. Jarmen-Haight to be wed Sept. 7 Ted and Lisa Hyatl of Nashville. Anne and John Jarrnen and Dave and Trisha Haight of Hastings. a>; pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Jason Melvin Haight and Jessica Ilene Begerow. A Sept. 7. 2002 wedding is being planned. All friends are welcome to the reception at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Scotts to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Richard and Louise Scott would like to invite family and friends to join us in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2002. There will be an open house in their honor at the Hope Twp. Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Rd. (M-43), Hastings, from I to 5 p.m. They ask that your presence be your only gift. Richard and Louise were married August I. 1952. They have three children - Mark and Cindy Scott. Dan and Deb Scott, and Lorie and Cody Norton. They have 6 grand­ children and 2 great-grandchildren. Neils to celebrate silver anniversary Karlton Lynn Neil and Dorothy June (Stenger) have six children and eight grand­ children. They will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on August 24th, 2002. They are from the Hastings area. Advertise it in the REMINDER and the BANNER, Bernice Leonard to mark 80 years Barry County's Total Marketing Solution! Bernice Leonard celebrated her 80th birthday on Friday, July 19th. Her family celebrated on July 18th with a dual birthday for her and her great grand­ son, Alex who turned a year old. Call 945-9554 Aaron Michael Carpenter. Rochester Hills and Nichole Marie Wieland, Lake Odessa. Jeffrey Duane Gates, Wayland and Vicky Lynn Gates. Wayland. Jason Ray Parks, Hastings and Holly Jo Corson. Freeport. Adam Dexter Smelker. Crystal Lake, III. and Stacy Elizabeth Klein, Crystal Lake, III. Thomas Allen DeBrain. Middleville and Kimberly Sue Batson, Middleville. Scott Allen Mathe, Lake Odessa and Christina Kay Wineman. Lake Odessa. Thomas James Strouse, Hastings and Tonya Kay Leonard, Hastings. David Lee Brooks, Nashville and Julliette Lorraine Scott, Nashville. Douglas Todd Jones, Jr., Middleville and Jennifer Ann Carpenter, Middleville. Todd Gary Philip Arnold. Hastings and Lori Ann Eberhart, Hastings. Allen Robert Acker, Delton and Mary Teresa Brown, Delton. Mark Wayne Piper, Hastings and Karla Sue Hilligus, Hastings. James Edward Wright, Nashville and Vicki Jo Steele. Nashville. Edward Albert Kamrowski, IB, Delton and Theresa Kay Hatten, Delton. Ted E. Long, Woodland and Jo-Ann Raub, Gladwin. Benjamin J. Christie, Hastings and Andrea Renee Larsen. Hastings. STATE OF MICHIGAN PhOBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 2002-23473-DE Estate of Dons R. DeVos. Date of Birth: December 29.1929. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Dons R. DeVos. who lived at 7447 Nofflta Dnve. Thomapple Township, Michigan died July 6. 2002. Creditors of the decedent arc notified that aU claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Julame Eddy, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court al 220 West Court Street. Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative wittan 4 months after the date of publication of this notice August 6. 2002 Stage!. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Mi 49058 (616) 945-3495 Juiaine Eddy 605 West Hams Strset Chertofte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-4042 (8/8) Robert A. Tremain A Assoc lotos, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo are attempting to col* * * , - - » ----- - I------------------------------- 4 IM >vci ■ anu any inrwrmawon omairwu win be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN E. HARDING. IV AND CYNTHIA A HARDING. HUSBAND AND WIFE. SIGNING IN ACKNOWL EDGEMENT OF DOWER RIGHTS ONLY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED. AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 8. 2001, and recorded on August 13, 2001. as Instrument No. 1064738 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at toe date here­ of too sum of one hundred twenty lour thousand five hundred fifty one and 06/100 Dollars ($124,551.08). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifl be foredoeed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Mi. at 1XX) PM on September 5.2002. Said prenrsas are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at Monument *2* (found 1/2" rebar) of Steven’s Wooded Acres, according to toe recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Pago 31. a Plat in Section 30. Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence South 73 degrees 52 minutes 43 seconds East. 19730 feet, as measured to a 3/4" metal pipe and the point of beginning of tots description (recorded as South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East 200.0 feet); thence South 74 degrees 18 minutes 37 seconds East 120.06 feet, as measured, to a 3/4" metal pipe (recorded as South 74 degrees 02 rtanutee 30 seconds East 120.5 test): thence North 38 degrees 44 mnutes 15 seconds East. 321.38 feet (recorded as North 47 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East 31630 feet per Uber 494 of Deeds. Page 915); thence North 37 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West. 123.0 feet; thence Southwesterly 202 feet, more or less, to a 3/4" metal pipe, which is North 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds East. 197.5 feet, as measured, from toe point of beginning; thence South 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds West 197.5 feet as mea­ sured (recorded as South 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West 180 feet) to toe point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 mon ths from toe date of such sate, unteas determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be X days from toe date of such safe. Dated: Auoust 1.2002 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC. (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED. AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue State 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 For Information please cal: (248) 540-7701 (8/22) HASTINGS DETAIL. SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Safe_for clear coat finishes $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING RELAX! You can do your banking anywhere, anytime, day or night with Hastings City Bank's K Online Banking Services! 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The couples parents are Alan and Linda Conrad of Hastings, Kristen Bies of Hastings and Matt and Janice Bies of Portland. Annie Mead of Hastings served as maid of honor. Ryan Armour of Texas served as best man. Also attending the couple were Kailyn Wales and Benjamin Stafford as flowcrgirl and ringbearer. A reception was held following the cere­ mony at Hastings Country Club. The couple are now residing in Hastings. Let Us Process Your COLOR FILM...Quickly! Printing Plus at J-Ad Graphics PROFESSIONALS! Dasenw.l Wall Repair by Wall Anchor Bascrvcr t Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block Windows New Window Wells TOWb Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading ' 1-800-237-2379 Hastings City Bank R Here For You Since 1886 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems. Inc 8’0 Bryant St • Ka^maroo. Mcfugan 490C' • 545-2300 St26 East DE Avenue • Rjcnand. Michigan 4??B3 • 629-S2S2 Member FDIC �Pages - The Hastngs Banna- - Thursday. Augusl 8. 2002 £a.ke Odessa The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 10. at Lake Manor. Shirley Hodges will return to speak. Her topic will be "Church Records. The Tics That Bind." Other coming dales are Sept. I. the deadline for 2002 applica­ tions for First Families; Sept. 7. the date of the appraisal fair at the Lake Odessa Community Library, will Glen Rairigh returning to appraise antiques items at the rate of $2 each. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Appraisals are oral only, nothing written. Publicity is beginning for "Summer Splash” to be held the weekend of Aug. 22­ 25. The Sunday morning worship service will be held on lite south lawn of Central United Methodist Church. There also is to be a pancake breakfast served in Fellowship Hall, open to the public on Friday. On Monday. July 29. Cobb’s Quick Lube, which has been in the construction process for months, opened. It is open from 8 to 6 each day. Il is shiny and bright, a spic and span structure with lots of glass. It occupies the site where Sisters' Restaurant once stood. Robert Cobb III is tlie owner­ operator. On Saturday. July 27. committal services were held at Lakeside cemetery for the cre­ mains of a California family. Dr. Thomas Reed had died in spring 2002. His wife Geraldine had died a few years earlier and an infant daughter had died many years ago. Immediate family and a very few close friends attended. Looking ahead into next month, the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame is to hold its annual observance Sept. 22. One of the inductees is Roily Krauss, Lakewood soft­ ball coach. Also, the Okemos girls’ basket­ ball coach. Ron Mott, is to be inducted. This event is to be at Central Michigan University with the event beginning at Historical Society officers, directors will meet Aug. 15 The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual officers and board of direc­ tors meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 15, at the COA Building, 120 North Michigan. Hastings. This meeting will be for the purpose of planning for the next year. The following officers and directors included in the group: Officers for 2002-2003 — President Holly Steiner. Vice President Joyce Wcinbrecht. Secretary Priscilla Bcavan. Treasurer Harland Nye. Archivist Nyla Nye and Par­ liamentarian Harland Nye. Board of directors — Year 2002-2005, Doris Greenfield, Nellie Richards and Frank Wcinbrccht; 2002-2004, Bud Lee ard, Jane Barlow and Norma Sothard; 2000-2003 Jackie Morris, Ann Richards and Jerry Morton. Texas couple to perform at Showcase Tex and Mary Schultz, national record­ ing artists from Texas, will be featured at the Musicians Showcase tonight (Thursday. Aug. 8) at the State Grounds Coffee House, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tex has played guitar for recording art­ ists Joe Maphis and Stonewall Tackson. The Schultzes have opened for such artists as Patsy Montana, Lonzo and Oscar, Rex Al­ len Jr. and Riders in the Sky. The Schultzes’ music blends tight har­ monies in a traditional country style that in­ cludes some old standards, some modern classics, some original tunes, and a variety of gospel music. They have released nu­ merous albums that will be available at Thursday's show. There is no admission charge for the concert, though a free-will offering will be received. State Grounds Coffee House is located at 108 E. State St., Hastings. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE J-AD GRAPHICS North of M-43 These are tough times... SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT 12:30 p.m. with a dinner at 1:30. The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns in 1 1/2 weeks. Aug. 19. Collection time is from noon until 5:45. Marian Durkee is general chairwoman. Carolyn Mayhew is canteen chairwoman. Mrs. LaRue (Betty) McMillen recently visited her daughter Delores in San Diego. There is to be an ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m. at Berlin Center UMC Thursday evening. Aug. 15 The members there will be serving sloppy joes and sandwiches, ice cream and toppings, hot do#». The ice cream will be homemade. Woodland :eacher Mary Schippers has relumed from a vacation trip aboard. She flew to Ireland and then to Scotland. She then traveled southward to Wales. Devonshire and Cornwall. She came home on the Queen Elizabeth 11. By the sailing route, the passengers changed their watches an hour each day so the adjustment to EDT was easy. Pleasantview Family Church on Lacey Road was the setting for the Saturday wed­ ding of Becky Livingston and Ryan Oosterhouse. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ben Ridder of the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. Parents are the Lyle Livingstons of Campbell Township and the Ken Oosterhouses of Woodland Township. Becky is a 2002 graduate of Lakewood High SJ ool. A butterfly bush purchased at the depot r'ant sale 2001 has reached five feet in height and is now in bloom. The lilac bush­ es from 2000 and 2002 are likewise grow­ ing well. Hollyhocks have had their best days of the season. It is time to mark those special colors. Soon it will be time to cut the stalks if you wish to propagate more plants in another location or to share with a friend. Sweet com is ripe in family gardens. Summer squash is plentiful. Homegrown melons are coming onto the market. The Fourth Street project of improve­ ment is showing fine signs of progress. The street was used, even in its interrupted state, for parking during Art in the Park last month. Since then there has been more excavation. A bed of sand has been laid for the entire three block length. Cars of resi­ dents were seen parked in the street recent­ ly. Some driveways dong the route has been newly paved. The final coats of street surface should be applied soon. This street has had heavy traffic from semi-trucks when it was the shortest route between two supermarkets. With the closing of Huhn market, that ceased, but about the same time two railroad .crossings were closed to traffic so that shifts lots of cars and small trucks onto Fourth Street as a means of reaching Jordan Lake Avenue. The street before this year was not built to accommo­ date so much traffic. Curbs and a sidewalk are pan of the package for improvement along with the new road bed and surface. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Ann landers Booze verboten Dear Annie: I am hosting a business din­ ner next month at a restaurant. I do not want alcohol to be served because if someone gets drunk. I could be liable for damages. Also, it goes against my religious beliefs. How should I alert my guests? - Teetotaler in Hot Springs. Ark. Dear Hot Springs: Most etiquette rules say the host should not restrict his or her guests from ordering a drink at a restaurant. However, if you are convinced you will have to pay damages for guests who dance on the tables and knock over light fixtures, you can inform them when they arrive tltat. sorry, no liquor will be served. Strung along Dear Annie: I am in love with "Melanie." The problem is. Melanie is liv­ ing with “Charles." her boyfriend for the past eight months. Melanie and 1 work together. She knows I am crazy about her. and she feels the same. However, she doesn’t want to hurt Charles. When 1 asked her if she’d like me to find another job, she cried and said she needs me. I want to tell Charles what’s go­ ing on. Melanie has begged me not to. Should I? - Against It in Princeton. Minn. Dear Princeton: No. Melanie is stringing you along. Unless she gives Charles the heave-ho. tell her it’s over. And mean it. Covering kids Dear Annie: There are nearly five mil­ lion children in the United States who are needlessly uninsured. These kids do not have access to annual checkups or eye ex­ ams. They are less likely to receive proper medical care for common childhood ill­ nesses such as sore throats, earaches and asthma. They can even be excluded from after-school activities and athletics because of their lack of insurance. It doesn’t have to be this way. Every one of these five million children is eligible for low-cost or free health care coverage now available in all 50 states and Washington. D.C. As families prepare their back-to-school checklists this summer and get their chil­ dren ready for a successful school year. "Covering Kids” is encouraging parents of uninsured children to enroil their kids in their state's low-cost or free health care coverage program. Most uninsured children are eligible, even if their parents work. Al­ though eligibility vanes by state, many families earning up to $36,000 a year or more may qualify for these programs, which cover doctor visits, immunizations, hospitalizations and more. Kids who have health care coverage are better prepared to learn in school. 1 hope you will help us spread the word. Parents can call toll-free 1-877-KIDS-NOW (I877-543-7669) to find out if their children HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM arc rrjclaNt on an equal opportunity bun 7b report dnennunjoon call the Fair Houunj Cener U 616-151 29W The HUD toD-fac trkphMe number (or the heanne imputed H I-WW27 Scientology Volunteer Minister 1 800 HELP - 4 YU • www.volunteerministers.org WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL The Hastings Area School System staff is looking forward to the 2002-2003 year. Information needed to start the new school year is listed below: First Day of School: Wednesday. August 28 HASTINGS NEW QUAKER STATE QUICK LUBE (9g New Student Registration: All Schools - August 19. 20. 21,22 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. When registering your child you will need proof of resi­ dency. Hastings Area School System’s Hours (2002-2003) Pleasantview Elementary School Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday) (Friday am) 7:25 am to 10:27 am (Friday p m.) 11:11 am to 2:20 pm Grades 1-5 M M plus TAX IL CHANGI Central, Northeastern, Star Elementary Schools Kindergarten (Monday -Thursday) 8 10 am to 3:05 pm (Friday a m) 810amlo II It am (Friday p m ) 11:57 am to 3 05 pm 8 10 am to 3 05 pm Grades 15 Southeastern Elementary School (Monday - Friday) Now Offering — Coolant Flushes — $ O 09 5 Most ■ Vehicles Kindergarten Across from K-Mart Ph. 948-9542 11 58 am lo 3 05 pm p m classes 8 10 am to 3 05 pm Hastings Middle School 8 05 am to 3 00 pm Hastings High School 8:10 am to 3 05 pm Hot lunches will be available for students starting on August 29 at a cost of $1.75 or students may carry a sack lunch. Telephone Numbers Northeastern Pleasantview Southeastern 948-4400 Bus Information 948-4418 948-4423 Central 948-4409 High School 948-4404 Middle School Administration 815 W. State Street 8:10amlo II 12am am classes Grades 1-5 Star 948-4421 758-3361 948-4419 948-4442 There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, August 30 and Monday September 2 - Labor Day. are eligible. Thank you. Annie. - Risa Lavizzo-Mourey. M.D. Director. Health Care Group. The Robert Wood Johnson Founda­ tion. Washington. D.C. Dear Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey: Thank you for a timely letter. Anyone whose children are not covered by health insurance should call the toll-free number today. Folks, your kids deserve the best medical treatment available. Please check into it. Sofa solution Dear Annie: My fiance and 1 recently rented a nice apartment, and we are com­ bining our belongings. My grandmother passed away recently, and I was the recipi­ ent of her lovely living room set. Here's the problem. My fiance insists on including his old sofa in the room. This sofa has an unattractive pattern, and it doesn't match any of the other furniture. I don't want my fiance to think I’m "taking over" our lives. How can I make him understand that some of his belongings need help? Tasteful in Texas. Dear Texas: Can you have the sofa recov­ ered in a matching material or use a slip­ cover? Will it fit into a different room? Ei­ ther way. consider it his security blanket, and let him keep it. Over lime, it will work its way out the door. Trust me. Sibling gifts Dear Annie: My Father died last vear. and my mother is in poor health with Parkinson's disease. My brother and 1 have been taking care of her. but I have three children at home and work full-time, so it is difficult. My brother thinks 1 should quit my job. sell my house and live with mom. but this doesn't seem practical to me. Two weeks ago. Mom decided to leave her house to my brother and pay off the re­ mainder of the mortgage, which comes to almost $25,000. She is leaving me $1,000. She says I already have a nice home. The way I see it. my brother is inheriting a a free house, while I still have to pay off a 30­ year mortgage. Mom has really hurt my feelings, and 1 think she is being unfair. She doesn't see it that way. How can 1 make her understand? - Token Family in South Carolina. Dear South Carolina: Parents can unin­ tentionally create resentment by leaving un­ equal amounts of money in the mistaken believe that one child "needs" it more. Un­ fortunately. children often think a smaller inheritance means the parent loves them less. However, if your brother is going to live in that house and take care of your mother, a mortgage is a small price to pay. Consider it an investment in her future medical care. Forrent fight Dear Annie: I am a college student. Last June, two of my friends decided we should all move in together. Since they went home for the summer, it fell on my shoulders to look at available houses for rent. I spent a lot of time reading ads in the newspaper and driving around checking out “for rent” signs. Yesterday, one of my friends told me she and the other girl found a house three weeks ago and had put down money for the first month's rent. I was annoyed and said. “I spent an awful lot of time on this. You should have told me sooner.” She called me all kinds of names and accused me of being ungrateful. I feel used and resentful. These girls are supposed to be my best friends. How could they exclude me and not let me know until the entire summer was over? Texas Tina. Dear Texas Tina: No one likes to have her efforts go unrewarded and unappreciated. It would have been nice if your friends had told you what was going on. but there’s nothing you can do about it now. If you still want to live with these girls, it can work if you are willing to forgive and forget. A sin­ gle fight, no matter how nasty, does not have to end a friendship. Sick slob Dear Annie: My husband. "Harold.’’ re­ tired two years ago. and since then. he has let himself go. This is a man who used to pride himself on his appearance.Now. he re­ fuses to shave, doesn’t care about the clothes he puts on and has no interest in a social life. He has turned into a total slob. What’s worse, he won’t lift a finger to help around the house, but he sure likes to com­ plain about the mess - most of which is his own fault. Harold is not the man I married 30 years ago. How can I get him to start moving again? - Married to a Dead Battery in Dal­ las. Dear Dallas: Harold doesn’t need recharging, he needs professional help.He sounds depressed. A lot of men have diffi­ culty with retirement. They feel unneeded and unsure of themselves. When Harold makes his next appointment for a checkup, call and tell the doctor exactly what you have told me. It should help Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hasnnge Benner - Thuredey.August «. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM6 to TIM€ byJoyce E Weinbrecht Fifty years down Memory Lane 1946-1996 By Joyce Weinbrecht The following memories were written by Adie and Don Eckman About their lives together. The story was written for their children and grandchildren, but is of inter­ est to many others as the history of 50 years unfold for this family. They write: "It all began one sunny Sunday in June 1945. But wait, before we tell the story of our 50 years together, we want to tell you of our ancestors and our growing up years. "Don’s Grandpa and Grandma Schneider started their married life in the Woodland area, but purchased the 80-acre farm on the northwest comer of M-66 and Tupper Lake Road in Odessa Township, Ionia County, early in their married life. They lived in a small cabin which became a woodshed when they built a new home. The farm is no longer in the family and the buildings are falling down. "Don can remember when this woodshed was made into a pig pen that later burned with several sows and pigs also perishing in the fire. ‘‘Grandpa Byron was an adventurous soul and wanted to go out west and follow the harvest gang, but his wife. Dona, didn't care for the idea, so they stayed in Michi­ gan and built a new house, which ultimate­ ly became Don’s home. During the flu epi­ demic of 1919, Grandpa Byron died at home being cared for by his beloved wife. Dona. “I recall Vera telling me that she could remember her Dad staying upstairs in the back bedroom and the kids being kept away from him so they would not catch the flu. Just before he died the four children were allowed to go up and tell their dad good­ bye. Two neighbor girls from just across the road died during this same epidemic. "Dona stayed on the farm and raised the four children. They all graduated from high school in Lake Odessa, Ionia County. "Don’s mother. Bernice, went to Grand Rapids and worked as a housekeeper in well-to-do homes. This is where she met her future husband, Neil ’Casey’ Eckman. Neil worked as a milkman delivering milk to the house where Bernice worked. They became man and wife and Don was bom in Grand Rapids as was little sister, Jean, two years later. "About this time, Casey and Bernice moved out on the farm where they tried their hand at farming. Don’s mother, Ber­ nice, became ill and was committed to Tra­ verse City State Hospital. Our understand­ ing is, that she was treated with ’shock treatments,’ which did not prove helpful. A neighbor lady, Velma Bailey, told me what little we ever knew about Bernice and Neil during these years. Their love for each oth­ er was strong and enduring. "Bernice was brought back home one time, but apparently problems arose and she was taken back to Traverse City. Our under­ standing is that her last request was that her mother. Dona, be given custody of Don and Jean to be raised in the country by their grandmother. "This is where I see Don’s character and background having its beginning. His own father was confronted with not only losing his wife and any future happiness, but he had to give up his own two children in order to honor his wife’s last request. This he did as he left the farm and moved to Detroit where he worked for his brother in the restaurant business. "This was the time of prohibition (18th Amendment. Jan. 16, 1920, repealed in 1933 by the 21st Amendment) and ’speak easies and blind pigs.’ One of Don's child­ hood memories is going to Detroit in the nimble seat of an Oldsmobile to spend a few days visiting his Dad, who worked in a tobacco shop, which was a ’front’ for a gambling hall. The uncles were involved in numbers betting and horse racing, as well as illegal liquor, which ultimately led to their downfall. “Don and Jean called Grandma ‘Ma* and one of Don’s earliest memories is his fourth birthday when she and Aunt Vera made his birthday cake in the shape of a star. Anoth­ er memory is bath time every Saturday night. The house on the comer had a sum­ mer kitchen inward the back of the house, and this is where they took baths in a wash­ tub. The house had a complete bathroom upstairs, but no water was up there until after they had electricity. “R.E.A., Rural Electrocution Associa­ tion, brought electricity to the farm area in 1938. Grandpa Byron had the foresight to include a complete bathroom and electrical wiring in the home he had built before his untimely death 20 years before. He was tru­ ly a remarkable man and we, his descen­ dants. need to remember this as a tribute to him. “Don started school when he was 5 and attended all'eight years of elementary at Brett School, comer of Tupper Lake and Harwood roads. The school was tom down several years ago. but Don recalls starting a a first-grader, because there was no begin­ ners class at this time. Don’s Aunt Vera was crates at the freight house in Lake Odessa. Many hours were spent assembling, then riding the farm trails and by roads on their new bikes. Sundays were often spent trad­ ing off eating together at each other’s homes. Another highlight of childhood was the yearly ordering of $2 worth of fireworks to be shared with neighborhood families. "Don recalls when Harold and Vera used to go to the fair or an animal farm near Newaygo, he and Jean were always left with Pete and Libby Fender, who were neighbors. One of his favorite meals Libby usually served was boiled potatoes and cod fish gravy as a special delicacy on those days away from his usual tasks on the farm. "He always had chores to do. such as feeding the pigs and always having to clean out the horse stables before attending church on Sundays. They usually had a herd of about 10 cows, but he recalls Harold purchasing 15 or 20 heifers near Ver­ montville and they drove them home with the help of hired hands, which Harold accu­ mulated along the way. None of the heifers ever amounted to anything as far as milk production was concerned. When they had young cattle to pasture they drove them from home over to Aunt Kit’s 40 acres of pasture land, which is just behind and across Mud Creek from our pre­ sent home on Barnum Road. The driveway to the pasture field is across the road from Woodland Cemetery where Jack Ray Eck­ man is buried in our family plot." Next week: More of the Eckman story. LEGAL NOTICES Lake Odessa High School where the Eckman children attended high school. A Model T Ford like the one used to transport Eckman's to county school. the teacher his first year and the one teacher always taught all eight grades in one room, so by the time of graduation he had really learned the basics. "The McCaul family lived next to the school and Don recalls the oldest, Owen McCaul, was the first casualty of World War II. Owen went in the Army Air Corp and flew a P38, when he lost his life as the result of being shot down by his own men while serving in the South Pacific. “Most of the time Don walked to school, usually with Elmer, Jay and Nancy Winey, who is now Nancy Cunningham. Their dad would take them to school in an old Model T Ford when the weather was bad. He remembers Christmas programs when a bam door would be brought in to be pul on saw horses to make a stage. One year, the last act was to have been ‘black’ people which was accomplished by using burnt cork. Tite order of the program was changed and this pan of the program was presented first, which went well, but then the burnt cork couldn’t be removed and faces were rather streaked the rest of the evening. The program was always at night and with no electricity, so lanterns were hung from the ceiling. Uncle Harold Funk always played Santa because he didn’t need any pillow stuffing and he had a good ‘ho ho’ laugh. “If they needed a new softball for school they took up a collection as the school board wasn’t spending money foolishly. One day they walked nearly three miles, one way to Woodbury for a tournament He remembers that they won 34 to 27 before it got lime to walk back to school and then on home. "Don recalls Christmas as being much the same as any other day. He does not remember ever having a Christmas tree. His gifts consisted of clothing and an orange. When he was about 12 or 13 his dad gave him a 22-rifle, which he still has. His sister got a sled from their dad that year. “Don and Jean attended Sebewa Baptist Church with Aunt Vera. He recalls wearing homemade shirts and knickerbocker pants, which were large, loose breeches gathered in and buttoned below the knee. The preacher was Pastor Adams and Don’s Sun­ day school teacher was Monita Daniels, who later married Burr Jackson. "Don’s best friend was LaVerne Daniels and the two of them were probably the biggest troublemakers in Sunday school, according to Don. One evening they hr* an alter call and LaVerne’s mom came and grabbed La Verne by the ear and dragged him to the altar. There remains some doubt as to whether this method of conversion had much effect, but none the less the thought was right. "Don recalls that he and LaVerne ordered identical bicycles, which arrived in wooden The depot at Lake Odessa. The bicycles for Don Eckman and LaVerne Daniels Notice of Mortgage Forectocure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa K. Potter (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 2,2000. and recorded on May 25.2000 in Instrument No. 1044778 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-C. with­ out recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 26. 2001, which was recorded on May 17. 2001, in Instrument No. 1059889, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWO AND 35/100 dollars ($83,902.35), Including inter­ est at 9.050% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) pm. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Inring Township. Barry County. Michigan. described as; Commencing at the Northeast comer of said sec­ ton; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 937.20 feet along the North hr* of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 min­ utes 23 seconds West 94 38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 106.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 145.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 165.00 feet to a point which is North 1 decree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 132.00 feet and North 89 degrees 52 min­ utes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the center­ line of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 18.87 feet, thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along centerline of a former mill race; thence North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 29£0 feet thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 2 degrees 52 min­ utes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse line along the Coldwater River, thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also that parcel of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the centorline of said river. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as. Beginning at the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.90 feet; thence North parallel with the centerline of Maple Street 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fife •200115949 Gators (9/5) came into Lake Odessa on the train. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a mortgage gnren by Todd A. Foreman and Shanon M. Dempsey to Portage Commerce Bank dated April 17, 2001. and recorded on April 16. 2001, in Barry County records at 1058676, is being foreclosed on by Portage Commerce Bank for non-payment of principal and interest The property subject to this foreclosure is described as: A strip of land in the Northwest comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Secton 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West being 40 rods north and south by 35 rods east and west Except commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence East 35 rods tor the place of beginning; thence South 660 feet; thence West 220 feet; thence North 660 feet; thence East 220 feet to the place or oegmnmg. Also except beginning at the Northwest comer of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence East along the North line of said section, a distance of 357JO feet, thence South paralei with the West line of said Section 25. a dtetance of 660.00 feet thence West 357.50 foot to sted West section line; thence North along said West line 130.00 feet; thence East 330.00 feet; thence North 260.00 feet, thence West 330.00 feet to said West line; thence North along said West line 270.00 feet to the place of beginning, subject to existing roadway easements for Cloverdale Road and Cedar Creek Road. Commonly known as 8073 Cedar Creek Road. Dowling. Michigan 49050. There is currently duo and owing on the mort­ gage $104,81037 exclusive of taxes, costs and attorney tees. The mortgagor wiH lose at rights of ownership six (6) months after the foreclosure sale. The foreclosure sate of this property win take place on Thursday. August 22. 2002. at 1:00 pm at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Michigan. Dated: Jiiy 18. 2002 William E. Rheaume Attorney at Law 222 North Washington Sq.. Ste. 210 Lansing, Ml 48933 (517)371-5579 (8/8) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceetenfe Trust In the matter of THOMAS R TAFFEE TRUST under AGREEMENT dated October 7.1999 Date of Birth: November 21.1912. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. THOMAS R- TAFFEE. who toed at 435 West Grant Street. Hastings. Michigan died June 11. 2002, leaving foe above trust entitled 'THOMAS R. TAFFEE TRUST-in ful force and effect Credtors of foe decedent are notified that al claims against foe decedent or against tho Trust win bo forever barrod unless presented to Marguerite B. Taftee of 435 West Grant Street. Hastings. Michigan, successor Co-Trusteo, or Andrew F. Johnson of 1006 West Clinton. Hastings, Michigan, successor Co-Trusteo. within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice. August 5. 2002 Siegel. Hudson, Goo & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269)945-3495 Marguerite B. Taffoo 435 West Grant Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Andrew F. Johnson 1006 West Clnton Hastings. Ml 49058 (8/8) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTRNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has btien made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Martin (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 1999. and recorded on April 6. 1999 in Document No. 1027614 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9, 1999, which was recorded on August 2, 1999, in Document No. 1033312, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 02/100 dollars ($56,844.02). including inter­ est at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such <xse made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w« be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of foem. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Sam Bravata Plat according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 68. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Auoust 1. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Btogham farms. Ml 48025 File *200115411 Statons (18/29) �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2002 Back to school: Fall sports season starts today Here :rc wc WC go again. girls cross country, football, bovs ’ soccer. girls ’ cross country, football, boys ’ soccer, Another school year of sports opens to­ girls’ swimming, and girls’ tennis — hold day with the first official practices for high their first practices on Monday. school boys’ golf teams. The other seven In fact, season competition in cross fall sports — girls’ basketball, boys’ and country, golf and tennis can begin right away on on Mondav Rnvs ’ soccer hcmns nlav away Monday. Boys ’ soccer begins play Aug. 23, followed by girls’ swimming on Aug. 24, girls’ basketball on Aug. 26 and football on Aug. 29. An up-to-date physical examination is reauired tn narti^inatf* in >>nu required to participate in any school-spon­ sored sport. Students interested in partici­ pating in a fall sport can obtain specific try­ out and practice information from their high school athletic office: .. . Hastings: 616-948-4409. Dclton-Kc!!ogg: 616-623-9285. Middlcvtllc TK: 616-795-5432. Maple Valley: 517-852-9275. Lakewood: 616-374-0211. Buzz Youngs classic benefits Hastings athletics by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The 32 teams of the Buzz Youngs Leg­ ends of Golf Classic teed off last Saturday morning at Riverbend Golf Course. The members of the winning team were Curt Ritscma. Don Smith. Jason Eldred and Greg Feather with a score of 58. The sec­ ond-place team of Jason Larabec, Clay Edger, Mike Kruger and Jonathan Jacobs carded a score of 60. The weather stayed dry but was a bit too Delton Boosters look to add new members The Delton Athletic Boosters look to add new members this Friday and Saturday at Founder’s Day celebrations in Delton. The athletic boosters provide money for local area athletic programs, facilities and equipment. Volunteers from the boosters will attend Founder’s Day. middle school orientation and the youth football kickoff party to recruit new members to help sup­ port area athletes. Information will also be sent home from school with students this fall. The Delton Athletic Boosters own and operate a bingo hall just north of the com­ munity of Delton. The boosters generate all of their income from the profits of the bingo hall, and the bingo money also helps fund Delton-Kellogg High School’s Senior Mystery Trip. The athletic boosters experienced some financial difficulties in the past year, prompting a group of concerned parents to seek solutions. “Membership in the Delton Athletic Boosters over the years had declined to only six members,” said George Duquesnel, a member of the boosters’ Membership Rejuvenation Committee (MRC). “Wc have to increase membership in order to save the organization.” Low volunteership forced the boosters to hire staffers at the bingo hall, eliminating the profits from the hall. Duquesnel said that if the paid services can be returned to volunteers, the boosters will immediately sec a profit. The boosters are also exploring the pos­ sibility of renting out the hall for other uses during the week. “Wc would like to sec the facility used more," Duquesnel said. Jim Betcher, another member of the MRC, said that the boosters want to en­ compass all ages of Delton athletes, includ­ ing high school, middle school and elemen­ tary school students and parents. The mem­ bers of the MRC would like to help fund not only school-sponsored sports, but also unsponsored sports programs such as little league, youth football and soccer. The boosters also hope to eventually make some new sports programs available to area athletes that are currently not being offered. After a recent recruitment meeting, membership in the boosters rose from just six members to almost 60 members. Du­ quesnel said he was extremely pleased with the evening's turnout. Betcher noted that the group needs to in­ volve upwards of 300 or 400 people in or­ der to ensure its long-term survival. “Wc need everyone of you here to go out and recruit as many people as you can,” Betcher told the recruitment meeting. “Del­ ton is a great community with a great com­ munity spirit, and I know the community will come out to help support our athletic programs.” Persons interested in volunteering for or joining the Delton Athletic Boosters can call George Duquesnel at 269-623-5336. Crunch Time _; by Matt cowall m ...... warm for some of the teams. “It’s beastly hot,” said one golfer as she came off the course. . Marge Burns and Julie Welton were the official scorekccpcrs and tallied the cards as the players came off the course. Cash prizes were awarded in a variety of contests, including longest drives, closest to the pin. a 50/50 draw, a random draw and a skins game. The tournament was sponsored by J-Ad Graphics as a benefit for the Hastings Ath­ letic Boosters Club. Legends for a year: The members of the wmning team at the 2002 Buzz Youngs Classic are (from left) Curt Ritsema, Don Smith, Jason Eldred and Greg Feather. Summer tennis team reaches USTA Midwest Championships Six Lakewood High School tennis play­ ers and two from Charlotte make up a team that has qualified for the United States Ten­ nis Association (USTA) Midwest Champi­ onships Aug. 9-11 in Indianapolis. The 18-and-undcr “Char-Wood” team was organized as part of the Lakewood Summer Tennis Program. The team placed second in the Western Michigan Tennis Association (WMTA) district playoffs at Kalamazoo College July 26-28 to advance to the Midwest competition. Lakewood members of the co-ed squad include Charles and Simon Phelps, Noclle Williams, Keagan Krauss, Tracy Barbour and Anna Marie Smith. Charlotte’s Peter Mondejar and Tom Stark round out the team. A 14-and-under team from the Lake­ wood Summer Tennis Program narrowly missed a spot in the Midwest meet after a Chamber of Commerce Golf Open draws 53 foursomes to Riverbend The 16th-annual Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Open was held July 31 at Rivefbend in Hastings. The outing is the major fundraiser each year for the Chamber and a must for any area business, providing a great opportunity to share, network and support the Cham­ ber’s activities. Fifty-three out of 54 registered teams participated in 18 boles of golf in a fourperson scramble format. The Riverbend Golf Course team of Steven Storrs, Jeff Storrs, Joe Glasgow and Jim Glasgow fin­ ished in first place with a score of 55. The Ferreligas foursome of Jerry Hough­ ton, Bill Hanshaw, Joe Humphries and John Briethart placed second with a 58, and the Plumbs team of Mike O'Donnell, Tim Janose, Sam Roudabush and Tim Cole took third, also with a 58. Grand prizes awarded included a set of golf clubs from Coleman Insurance CIO It’s always hard to say goodbye I'm lousy at any number of things, but this week has been a tougher reminder of my weaknesses than most. I’ve been forced to confront two of my feeblest social skills at once: I hate to be fussed over, and I hate goodbyes. This is my last week as sports editor here at J-Ad, a fact that has perpetuated both fussing and goodbyes. But as much as I’d like to fade into the woodwork whenever such situations arise, I owe too much to too many people not to pass along some thanks. I’m not going to name names, since I’m sure I’d leave someone out. You know who you are, anyway. This company gave me my start in journalism. I’ve written more in the last year than I had in the rest of my life combined, and I think I’ve improved as a result. I’m forever grateful. In the newsroom, I work with a group of people who arc willing to spend more time — and accept less pay — to do something they love to do. That’s a good group of peo­ ple to be around, and a hard group of people to leave. The coaches I’ve met and worked with in Barry County arc cut from the same cloth as my cc-workcrs. Whatever money comes from coaching doesn’t begin to pay for all the extra hours of effort, much less the extra headaches like irate parents and - of course — a reporter on a deadline. Like I’ve said before, if you like the coverage your team gets in the paper, thank the coach for being proactive and providing the informa­ tion. If coaches arc helping hands, then athletic departments and other organizers are back­ bones. Athletic directors are insanely busy, so much of my contact is with their secretar­ ies. and believe me, nothing works without them. They are lifelines against deadlines and I think I’ll owe them favors into the next millennium. Barry County as a whole has been a wonderful host to this newcomer. From my Thursday lunch crowd to the folks down at the Pennock gym and beyond. I’ve been blessed with fast and good friends. And from triathlons to takedowns to touchdowns, the local athletic community has been nothing short of fascinating. I’ve always enjoyed playing and watching sports, but pouting millionaires and endless scandals had dulled my enthusiasm considerably. The stories I’ve told in these pages have been naturally short on sleaze and long on the ba­ sic positive aspects of sports, aspects I believe can improve people at any age. Sports in glitzy multiplexes may be good entertainment, but they’re hard to relate to. Sports in our neighborhoods arc microcosms of life, mirrors that can reflect some of the best things wc have to offer, and some of the strongest community bonds we have left in modem life. Thanks for the perspective, your patience, and your encouragement. OK, enough already. Besides, I’ll still pop up in these pages every now and again, so for better or worse, you probably haven’t heard the last of me. Until then, be well, and sec you next time. third-place finish in the WMTA districts. Only the top two teams in each district ad­ vance. The Midwest Championships include teams from 17 districts across five states. Teams compete in girls* and boys’ singles, girls* and boys* doubles, and mixed dou­ bles. The Char-Wood team will compete in Division 1, which is designated for smaller schools. Labor Day Cup to bring thousands for soccer The second-annual Michigan Interna­ tional Labor Day Cup youth soccer tourna­ ment will be held Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at the Barry Exposition Center and Camp­ ground in Hastings. Tournament organizers expect 7,000 players and fans to converge for the event, which will feature 12 soccer fields and six age divisions from U9 to U14. Both boys’ and girls’ teams will compete. Participation awards will be given to every player in the U9 and U10 divisions, and individual awards will be granted to U11-U14 finalists and champions. Some slots are still available for inter­ ested teams. Teams must be affiliated with a soccer organization, such as AYSO, to be eligible. For sign-up or other information, contact Christie Williams at the Soccer Spot at 616-464-1000 or visit the tourna­ ment Web site at http//:www.mildcup.com. ADULT SOFTBALL Freeport Softball Mens Fast Pitch Tri-County............................................... 8-1 Bennett Industries....................................8-2 Cristin Heinze ....................................... .5-3 Red Baron Pizza...................................... 5-6 Woodland Sales & Serv........................... 4-5 Thomapple Clean Up............................. 3-7 BobCats ............................................... 0-10 YMCA Men’s Softball League A League World of Hoots ...................................... 9-2 Olde Towne Tavern................................. 9-2 Hastings Manufacturing........................ 7-4 Blarney Stone........................................... 3-7 B League Michigan Thunder ................................. 9-2 Hexfab.......................................................3-8 Hawthorne Marine................................. 2-8 Metaldyne ............................................. 1-10 Home Run Leaders - R. Taylor 4, G. Juesson 3, D. Miller 3. E. Greenfield 3, B. Madden 3. S. Weedal 2, G. Juesson 2, T. Lucas 2. K. Brown 2, M. Shultz 2. Last weeks games - Hawthorne 13 vs. Flexfab 6; Michigan Thunder 20 vs. Metaldyne 2; World of Floors 15 vs. Blarney Stone 6; Olde Towne Tavern 17 vs. Hastings Mfg. 3. Agency, a golf trip to McGuires Resort from Staffmark, a 35mm camera with a year of free film developing from Printing Plus, a TV/VCR combo from Wal-Mart, a year membership to the Pennock Health and Wellness Center from Pennock Health Services, and a teeth whitening package from Dr. Randall of Hastings Family Den­ tal Care. On a comedic note, last-place finishers received $20 per person toward golf les­ sons or subscriptions to instructional maga­ zines. Members of the organizing committee for this year’s outing included Alma Czindcr of ERA Dynamic Realty, Brian Hill of AFLAC, Chris Jacoby of Pennock Hospi­ tal, Jan Kietzmann, Jeff VanAman (Chair) of Fetpausch, Jody Zeigler of Staffmark, Joe Bleam of Bleam Eavestroughing. Joe Booher of the Hastings City Police, Kristin Royston of Manpower, Pat Buck land of Buckland Insurance, Staccc English of Tyden Seal, Steve Steward of J-Ad Graphics, Steve Wales, Tai Gearhart of State Farm Insurance, Tammy Berdecia of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, and Tammy Daniels of the Coleman Agency. Co-Ed Slowpitch The Crane Company............................... 8-0 New Tradition Homes............................ 7-1 Penny’s Pizzeria...................................... 7-2 Hastings Bowl ........................................ 5-3 Swamp Fox-Ultimate Spa................. 5-3-1 Grant’s Woodshop ................................. 4-4 NAPA....................................................4-4-1 Union Bank .............................................4-5 Lohrberg Sales........................................ 3-6 SearchJolt.com ...................................... 3-6 Seif Chevrolet ........................................ 2-7 Viking Corp.............................................0-9 Fast Pitch Schedule Mon., Aug. 12: Kristin Heinze vs. Woodland Sales & Service Slow Pitch Schedule Fri., Aug. 9: Swamp Fox/Ultimatc Spa vs. Grant’s Woodshop, north field, 6:15 p.m. The Crane Company vs. Viking Corp., south field, 6:15 p.m. NAPA vs. Hastings Bowl, north field, 7:30 p.m. New Tradition Homes vs. Seif Chevro­ let, south field, 7:30 p.m. Lohrberg Sales vs. Union Bank, north field, 8:45 p.m. Search Jolt.com vs. Penny’s Pizzeria, north field, 10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 16: NAPA vs. Viking Corp., north field, 6:15 p.m. Search Jolt.com vs. Hastings Bowl, south field, 6:15 p.m. Lohrberg Sales vs. Seif Chevrolet, north field, 7:30 p.m. Penny’s Pizzeria vs. Swamp Fox/Ultimate Spa, south field, 7:30 p.m. Union Bank vs. Grant’s Woodshop, north field, 8:45 p.m. The Crane Company vs. New Tradition Homes, north field, 10 p.m. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2002 - p*9® 11 Dow preps for MSU Jeremy Dow takes the field at the EasVWest All-Star Game at Comedca Park in Detroit (left), as the scoreboard attests (right). Dow, an All-State Dream Team pitcher at Lakewood High School, is preparing to play tor Michigan State. by Matt Cowall Sports Editor Jeremy Dow is a competitor. The 2002 grad of Lakewood High School and Michigan State-bound pitcher just wrapped up the summer season with the Underwood-Orr 18-and-under baseball team that finished third in its national tour­ nament in Bloomington. Ind. But despite the lofty results, something was missing. “It never felt very serious,” Dow said of summer ball. “ Wc just kind of had fun with it, but I was hoping to get some tough com­ petition this summer. “Now I’m just lifting and running on my own, trying to stay in shape for what’s coming." . What’s coming will provide plenty of fuel for Dow s competitive fire. He’ll be the first Lakewood athlete in 35 years to play in the Big Ten when he suits up for the Spartan baseball team next season. Dow, Lakewood’s male Athlete of the Year, went 13-1 on the mound last spring lo lead the Vikings to a best-ever 31 wins and a trip to the Division 2 state semifinals. He set five school records, including season marks for hits (54) and RBIs (48). His 13 wins broke Dave Durkee’s season record of 11, set back in 1980. Dow broke his own season strikeout record of 105 with 129, and set a new career record with 279. Voted the team’s MVP and Hardest Worker, he also led the Vikings with a .412 batting average and five home runs. Dow capped off All-Conference, All­ County, All-District, All-Region and All­ State honors by becoming the first Lake­ wood player to earn a spot on the All-State Dream Team. He was the first player se­ lected statewide for the East/West All-Star Game last June at Comcrica Park in De­ troit, which was the highlight of his sum­ mer. “It was absolutely awesome,” Dow said of the trip. “I’d never been lo Comerica Park before. The facilities are great, and I got to meet some new people and see some other guys I already knew from summer ball.” In addition to baseball, Dow played bas­ ketbail and ran cross country for the Vi­ kings. Last year, the basketball team won conference and district titles, and the cross country team won the conference, placed second at regionals and finished seventh in the state. Dow and the eight other members of his baseball recruiting class are joining the Green and White at an exciting time. MSU went 38-19 this past season, marking the second-best win total in school history. The Spartans finished third in the Big Ten standings at 16-12 and qualified for the conference tournament for the first time since 1994. Dow will have a chance to contribute right away, according to MSU coach Ted Mahan. LEGAL NOTICES NQIlGE Qf FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Gary L. Britten, a smgte man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION, dated October 29. 1996. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 20. 1996. in Uber 678. Page (s) 851. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $99,425 73 and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part .hereof, whereby the power of sale contained .n said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Nobce is hereby pven that on September 5. 2002. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date cr said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: PARCEL TTHAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58' WEST 567.47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00’ WEST 89 57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 17.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 386.03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00’ WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST 399 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES 00’ EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00’ WEST 502 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID LINE TO THE BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mnrtgagna BRANDT, FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30 83) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street, P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: July 26. 2002 (8/29) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A CEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kim A Aspgren and Nancy S. Aspgren (original mort­ gagors) to Wilmington National Finance. Inc . Mortgagee, dated January 22. 2001. and record­ ed on January 30.2001 in Uber Doc *1054436 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New York, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 28.2002, which was recorded on June 26. 2002, in Liber Doc *1082833 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED SiXTY-ONE AND 13/100 dollars ($155,261.13). including interest at 11.150% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be forectoead by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast quarter of Section 17. Town North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at the center of said Section 17. thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on the East and West quarter line 880.00 feet to lhe place beginning of this description, thence continuing South 39 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on said quarter line 256.58 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 34 seconds East parallel with the North and South eight line of the Southeast quarter. 1135.91 feet thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 24 seconds East 1565.66 feet to toe East Section Bne; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 35 second* West on same 529.00 feet to the North line of the South 3/4 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast quarter of said Section, thence North 98 degrees 39 min­ utes 36 seconds West on same, 1801.39 feet, thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds West, 1652.65 feet to toe place of beginning Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 1 monthfs) from toe date of such sale, unless an affidavit of occupancy or Intent is recorded in accordance wtto 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mort­ gagee, in which case the redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from toe date of such sate. Dated: August 1. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200128533 Mustangs-A (8/29) NOTICE QF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND, P.C. IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mc.igage made by James B. Raymond and Ellen S. Raymond, husband and wife, to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 7, 1999. and recorded on July 15. 1999 m Document Number 1032565. Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mort­ gage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $106,815.30. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the property at pubic auction to toe highest bid­ der. for cash, on August 22. 2002 al 1:00 pjn.. local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hasting*. Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 7.8% percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property is located in toe Townstep of Maple Grove. County of Barry. State of Mtetemn. to wit Parcel A: That part of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Michigan described as commencing al the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section 13, thence running West along toe South line of said Section 123 a dis­ tance of 625.00 feet to toe point of beginning of the following described parcel of land, thence continuing West along toe said South ine of Section 13 a distance of 625.00 let thence 697.00 feet; thence running East parallel with toe said South line of Section 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running South 00 degrees 00 min­ ute* 56 seconds East a dtetance of 697.00 leet to the point of beginning. Parcel B: That part of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Townstep. Barry County Michigan, described as beginning al the Southeast comer of said Secton 13; t-erce running West along toe South line of said Secwcn 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running North 00 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West parallel with toe East line of said Section 13; thence running South 00 degree* 00 minutes 56 second* East along toe said East line of Section 13 a distance of 697.00 feet to the said Southeast comer of Section 13 and the point of beginning. During toe one year immediately following toe sale of toe property may be redeemed. Dated: July 17,2002 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By. Stephen L. Langeland (P32S83) 350 East Michigan Avenue. Ste. IX Kalamazoo, Mi 49007 (8/15) “Jeremy has a very high-veiling as pitcher who, through hard work, can be­ come a great college pitcher,” Mahan said. “He is very competitive with a good fast­ ball and breaking ball. Wc feel he can con­ tribute as a freshman and look forward to working with him.” Dow should enjoy some solid offensive support from his team mates. Last spring, the Spartans were fourth in the nation in hitting (.344) and 10th in runs scored at 8.8 per game. They set school records for hits (685), runs (500), RBIs (456), doubles (126) and home runs (95). MSU is also installing new dugouts at Kobs Field, and the team will enjoy a new lockerroom in Jenison Field House. In the classroom, Dow is currently lean­ ing toward a rr.tjor in physical therapy and sports medicine. He moves on to campus Aug. 21, and he already knows his room­ mate will be fellow baseball recruit Tommy Grant from Jenison. Classes begin Aug. 26. Dow anticipates a smooth transition to college, something he credits to both hi* family and his coaches. “My two older brothers (Jason and Joel) have already experienced college, and they’ve kind of let me know what to ex­ pect,” Dow said. “(Lakewood baseball coaches) Keith Carpenter and Nathan Sweet both played in college, and they shared a lot of their stories and helped me to prepare.” Jeremy is the son of Brad and Terri Dow of Sunfield. Boys & Girls (Ages 13-16) Men & Women (Ages 17-25) Men & Women (Ages 25+) Team Name Team Name Team Name Team Captain Team Captain Team Captain Phone # ! Phone # ?? Questions ?? ; Phone # Call (616) 948-3025 Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce • 111 W. State Street • Hastings. Ml 490S8 Jeremy Dow credits much of his success to his family, including father Brad (left) and mother Terri (right). �P»9« 12 - The Heang, Benn.; - Thursday. August 8. 2002 Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Solo THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jennifer M. Stonebumer (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, 'nc. f/k/a Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated April 15. 1X8, and recorded on April 17. 2002 Instrument *1010584 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED FIFTY AND 74/100 dollars ($74,350.74). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn., on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 50 of Supervisor s Plat of The Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plat there­ of, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 74. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194CCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dolphins 248-593-1309 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Btogham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223119 Dolphins (9/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLE CTO R ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condtticns of a mortgage made by David Johnson (original mortgagors) to Oakridge Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1997, vid recorded on July 22,1997 in Uber 702 on Page 568 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subsktey of Bank of America. NA) successor in interest by merger of Nabonsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated December 2, 1997. which was recorded on February 23.1998, in Document No. 1007925 in Barty County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 63/100 dotes ($80,447.63), including inter­ est at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and peoMdod. notice is hereby given tort said mort­ gage w* be foreclosed by a safe of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 P.M., on September 5, 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and tho West 4 feet of Lot 89 of MiddtevMe Downs Na 5, according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 43. Wage of MMdtevte. Barry County. MtaHgan. ____ ____ The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period ahal be X days from the date of such sale Dated: July 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Fams. Ml 48025 Fife *200222177 Hawks (8/22) /nea O^itaa'des STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2002-23488-DE In the matter of Adrian J. Bishop a/k/a Adnan J. Bishop Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on August 22. 2002 at 1:00 p.m., at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) for the following pur­ pose: A hearing wil be held on the petWon request­ ing that Warren Bishop, of 3810 North Woodland Road. Woodland. Michigan 48897, be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Adrisn J. Bishop, deceased, who lived at 5315 Saddlebag Lake Road. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. who was bom on July 27.1918 and who died July 10.2002. and requesting that the wH of the deceased dated June 25.2002 be admitted to Probate. It b also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that an claims against th? estate wW be forever barred unless presented Warren Bishop, named Personal Representative or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court. Surte 302, Hastings. Ml 49058, and the named/proposed Personal Representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. August 6, 2002 Siegel, Hudson. Gee. & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 warren utsnop 3810 North Woodland Rood Woodtand. Ml 48897 (269) 367-4891 (8/8) Notice of Mortgage Toreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PTING TO COLLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MAJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Deming, Jr. and Ruth A. Doming (original mort­ gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, oaieu June 25, 1999, and recorded on June 28, 1999, Document *1031827 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated June 25. 1999, which was recorded on June 28, 1999, Document •1031828, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at tie date here­ of tie sun of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-NNE AND 95/100 dotes ($125,799.95). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in —te mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pm. on September 12, 2002. Said premises «e situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7 vid 8 of Block 9 of Uncoin Park Addition to the City of Hastings, accordtog to the recorded plat tnereot. as recoroeo tn uoer i or mats, “age 55. excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each lol The redemption period shall be 6 month(8) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 1,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1X1 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte *200216834 Cougars (8/29) [ Mabel Deborah Hurless (Moore) BATTLE CREEK - Mabel D. (Moore) Hurless. 102. of Battle Creek passed away Friday. Aug. 2. 2002 in the Heartland Health Center. She was bom in Northport. Mich.. May 21. 1900. She was the daughter of Bertrum ana Mertie (Palmer) Moore. Mabie was employed in the nursing pro­ fession for 30 years. 15 at Leila Hospital and 15 al Lakeview General Hospital. She was an avid seamstress and enjoyed traveling, having spent time in England. Switzerland and Germany. She enjoyed reading about United States history. She is survived by daughter. Betty J. (Charles) Paul of Battle Creek; brothers. Billy D. (Pauline) Hurless of Delton and Jackie D. (Caryl) Hurless of Hastings; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchil­ dren; two step grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; six step great-great grand­ children; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Othol E. Hurless; a brother. Carl Moore; sisters. Florence Bleam and Velma Barnum. Mabel was a member of Sl Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Aug. 6. 2002 in the funeral home chapel. Pasior Gary L. Siefert officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Woodland Township. MI. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THS RRM SA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTBIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I NFORMATKJN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF1CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTi?E MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Deteurt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian K. Lewis (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, doted Docember 15, 2000, and recorded on December 20, 2000 in Document *1053090 in Bony County Records. Michigan, on whichihortgege there is claimed to bo duo at the date ipetsof toe sum of SEVENTYFOUR THOUSANIWWO HUNDRED ONE AND 11/IX dotes ($74X1.11), including interest st 8.000% par anri*h.'n ' Under too power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mart­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m_ on September 19. 2002. Said promises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are Lot 10. AW. Ph*p » Addition to too VBago of Nashvte Barry County. Mctegan, aooordtog to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 18. Barry County Records. Tho redemption period Shan bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo X days from too date of such sale Dated: August 8.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Statons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fwms. Ml 48025 Ate *200130019 Stations (9/5) CTON Di 'ORATING W^lfTV M/f7 4S»/* m MU. UM.™,,, *. moo. hOITW lOCatfiti approximately 3 miles south of Gun Lake. Large yard with stream running through the back, and in­ ground pool. This home has many amenities including tile floors, formal dining area and fin­ ished basement with fireplace. Call Bobble J. Ritchie for Appt. (616) 437-6602 nvEKTOWN realty llc Hastings City Bank CALL CENTER OPERATOR • MHNU 'uhu • MTf * Af/f NWK MUMf MJ/IW PMtU" • tniwt • wu nee esruuret tt mint umma mu t Jane urru^ Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedicated to provid­ ing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Call Center Operator to join our team. Qualified applicants will have a strong tele­ phone voice, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills. Hastings City Bank, a community bank estab­ lished in 1886, is dedicated to providing out­ standing customer service. We are currently looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our team. Qualified applicants will have above average keyboarding skills, be detail oriented, and pos­ sess excellent customer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court SL Hastings, MI 49058 _______________ EOE/M-F_______________ EOE/M-F I______ Mrs. E J. Tabberer______ | CARRIERE. MS - Mrs. E.J. Tabberer. age 87. of Carriere. MS. formerly of Freeport passed away. She was a World War II Army Nurse and long time Pennock Hospital nurse and Veterans Hospital nurse in Shreveport. LA. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Keith; one son. Dan (Peggy); one granddaughter, one grandson; two great great grandchildren; many nephews, nieces and friends. The funeral was held Tuesday. Aug. 6. 2002. i H. Sherman Jones BELLEVUE. MI - H. Sherman Jones, age 87. of Bellevue, MI died Wednesday. July 31, 2002 at Mercy Pavilion of Battle Creek. MI. " Mr. Jones was bom June 8, 1915 in Assyria Township. Mich, to Hugh S. Jones (deceased July 9. 1971) and Irene (Cumings) Jones (deceased May 26.1991). He was a life long area resident He attend­ ed Bellevue Schools. He was employed by Battle Creek Packaging Machines as a machinist for 37 years. He retired in 1972. He also was a farmer most of his life. Mr. Jones married LaVerne Louise (Lind) Jones of Bellevue. MI on Oct. 21. 1939 in Byran. Ohio. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Was an avid deer hunter. He is survived by his spouse. LaVcme Louise; son. Gary Jones of Bellevue; daughter. Beverly Daniels of Battle Creek; brother. Louis N. Jones of Battle Creek; sis­ ters, Catherine Pittman of Dowling and Yvonne Street of Warren. ME; four grand­ children; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday. Aug. 5. 2002 at the Ellis Cemetery. Assyria Township. Pastor Steven S. Olmstead, Pleasantview Family Church officiated. Interment at Ellis Cemetery. Assyria Township, MI. Memorials may be made to Pleasantview Family Church. Arrangements were made by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Home. If you see this cutie on August 7*. wish him a Happy 20“ Birthday Market St., Hastings Michigan 49058 \11111 r 1 dis‘ t&nce to schools, hospital and downtown. Five bedrooms. 3 baths, first floor laundry, full basement, large living and dining rooms. Newly remodeled with lots of hardwood. I Edith Adella Misner (Brothers) HASTINGS - Mrs. Edith Adella Misner (Brothers), age 91. of Hastings, died Tuesday. August 6. 2002 at her daughters home in Hastings. Mrs. Misner was bom December 4. 1910 in Swinton. Missouri, the daughter of Arthur F. & Bertha (Douthitt) Brothers. She graduated from Fisk High School in Fisk, MO. and Burge Nursing School in St. Louis, MO. She lived most of her life in Missouri. She married John T. Parris in 1934 ended in divorce. She married Clayton Misner in 1963. She was employed by Michigan Bell Telephone in Battle Creek as an operator until 1977 when she retired. She was also employed as a practical nurse by Dr. John F. Walters and prior to that was employed at the old Battle Creek Sanitarium and Doctor’s Hospital in Poplar Bluff and was the switchboard operator for Fisk. MO. and Lacosta, MI. Edith loved spending time with her family and enjoyed reading, needlework, traveling and gardening. She was a member of the Michigan Bell Telephone Pioneer Club and attended Lakeview Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Misner; her parents, Arthur & Bertha Brothers; brothers, Edward & Murrell Brothers and first husband, John T. Parris. She is survived by her daughters, Wanda L. Parris of Lantana, FL.. Juanita & Dick DeBolt of Hastings, MI., Sandra M. Kuhn of San Antonio, TX; brother, Bobby Jean Brothers of Springfield. MO.; six grandchildren; three step-grandsons; nine great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and four very special nieces. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Thursday. August 8. 2002 from 2-4 P.M. * 6-8 P.M. Services will be Friday. August 9, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. 233 N. Bedford Road. Battle Creek with Reverend George Speas officiating. Interment will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Township. MI. Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek, Cropsey wins senate contest HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER $5,000 Price Reduction! fcjBRCr1 Shirley Liles KALAMAZOO - Shirley Liles, age 65. of Kalamazoo passed sway Aug. 3. 2002. Shirley was bom in Kenton. Ohio, on Nov. 21. 1935. the daughter of William and Marie (Draper) Armintrout. She was a 1955 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Shirley enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and card games. She especially loved play­ ing cribbage. Shirley loved to cook, she will be remem­ bered for her chicken dinners with home­ made noodles. She was a member of the Milwood Christian Reformed Church in Kalamazoo. Site is survived by daughters. Pricilia (Mike) Cole of Kalamazoo, and Nancy Liles of Kalamazoo; brothers, Leo Armintrout of Prairieville, and Rick (Randy) Armintrout of Richland: a sister. Darlene Landers of Battle Creek; a sister­ in-law. Sheri Armintrout of Prairieville; grandchildren. Travis and Ashley Cole; and several nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her par­ ents and a brother. James William Armintrout. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 7. 2002. Pastor Loren Kotman officiated, interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Kidney Foundation or the Kalamazoo County Humane Society will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. MI. Happpy Birthday. Michael! Love-Nikki Hastings City Bank CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Robert W. Dennis DELTON - Robert W. Dennis, of Delton, passed away unexpectedly al his home on Aug. 2. 2002. Bob was bom in Battle Creek. MI. on Nov. 25. 1944. the son of Edward and Doris (Gilbert) Dennis. He was a 1963 graduate of Battle Creek Lakeview High School. Bob was an avid fisherman and he loved to garden. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Greenfield); a son. Rob (Vicki) Denn.s of Battle Creek; a daughter. Christine Hill of Wayland; stepchildren. Tom (Beth) Watson of Hastings, Jennifer Anderson of Delton and Ron (Angie) Watson of Delton; his mother-in-law, Doris Greenfield of Hastings: brothers. Edward (Norma) Dennis. Carl (Barbara) Dennis and Milton (Sue) Dennis; sisters. Margaret (Ray) Jenny and Ann Hanke; five grandchildren and six step grandchildren: and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. Aug. 6, 2002 at Prairieville Bible Church. 12711 S. M-43. Delton. Pastor Bernard Blair officiated. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Substance Abuse Services will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. ' Call 616.9453733 and check www20.brinkster.com/johnbeil/ for pictures and details. Republican Alan Cropsey was the win­ ner in the Senate District 33 primary on Tuesday. With 95 of the precincts report­ ing. Cropsey received 9,141 votes opposed to his opponents Jim McBryde with 7,751 and Dennis Stewart with 1,029. He will face Democrat Mark Munsell in the November election. The Senate District 33 includes Clinton, Ionia, Montcalm and Isabella Counties. Jim Banks was the voters’ Republican choice for Ionia County’s Sixth District county commissioner. He received 403 votes to his opponent Bob Cusack's 257. Banks will run against Democrat Bruce Lincoln in the November general election. The Ionia County senior millage passed 4,303 to 2,307. Approximately $394,000 will be generated by the 375 mill �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2002 - Page 13 Special use recommended after rezoning request denied by Ruth Zachary . Staff Writer Mike and Marge Kessler last month were encouraged to try for a special use permit after their request to re.tone agricultural/residential property at Coats Grove Road and North M-43 to C-l, com­ mercial use, for a well drilling business. Kessler wanted to be located on a "Class A road" with full access year round. The couple was represented by Neil Jones, ar­ chitect, when the request was brought be­ fore the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Jones said the plan attempted to avoid any potential negative impacts. The site plan called for the removal of five old buildings and cleanup, but would leave the existing residence. Kessler planned to con­ struct a one story facility in place of higher buildings located there. He said the elevation change, in addition to heavy vegetation, would mean the new building would not be visible from Coats Grove. Landscaping also would screen the new operation. The site would share a drive and require only one curb cut. The nature of the business is such that not much activity would take place on the site. The facility would house the well drill­ ing equipment at night. Kessler expected the noise generated would be lower than ag use and would not generate excessive traf­ fic. He said no fumes would be created. The new building would require a well for water, electricity for lights and a compres­ sor, and heat. Some neighbors were in favor of rezon­ ing. Gary Nicholson, who shares the drive and rents the house, said he thought the Kessler business would have no more im­ pact than the farm before it, or from the landfill across the road. Sandy Nicholson said she had no prob­ lem with a well business on that parcel. An­ other woman, a Ms. Derke said other less desirable businesses had considered the lo­ cation and this was preferred. Another man, a Mr. Case, said there were many other commercial uses along M-43, although some he mentioned were special uses, such as a day care center. Resident Arthur Brewer was opposed to rezoning the parcel. He said for three years residents had wanted M-43 north of town to remain a scenic route. He said the stream in the area cculd bc affected. Brewer said if one more commercial use is allowed, others also would want it. He said commercial zoning could mean a lot of things. He did not want an increase in traf­ fic, which he believed more commercial zoning would create. He said once a commercial use is granted, there is no opportunity to reverse the process, and businesses want to con­ tinue to enlarge and add more buildings. He said the J-Ad Graphics/Banncr complex on North Broadway just outside the city of Hastings was an example of a small opera­ tion that grew, and once approved, could not be kept small scale. Neighbor Gordon Fuhr was not in favor of rezoning and wanted to retain the scenic entrance into Hastings. Jim Atkinson, who also lives on M-43, said previous objections still persist. He said commercial uses had caused traffic safety problems and would require widen­ ing the entrance to Coats Grove Road. The creek and Leach Lake could be af­ fected by an increase of commercial uses, Atkinson said. The Kesslers said the creek is about 400 feet from the site, and about 20 to 30 feet below the planned building. He said some time in the past, the 1998 plan for Hastings Township had asked to rezone a stretch of property for commercial use from Leach Lake toward Hastings along M-43, but it had been denied by the County Commission. Jones pointed out the M-43 highway could support heavy traffic, and did with Hastings Sanitary Landfill, which had been grandfathered in to that use. By contrast, the well company has three trucks, which would come and go in two trips per day. He said seven businesses were located along the highway, though he included others north of Hastings Township. He said Kessler does not intend to expand or hire more employees. He said the well operation in a one story facility would not detract from the scenic nature of M-43. The Kesslers, not fully aware of the process for rezoning, did not seek support from the Hastings Township Board. Though the Barry County Planning Commissioners expressed favorable opin­ ions about a well drilling business, if re­ zoned light commercial, the parcel could, in the future, be used for any other uses listed for the C-l district, if the Kesslers re­ tired, or moved elsewhere, and sold the property for instance. This could include retail, office, a motel, bank office, a restau­ rant, auto sales, a funeral home and more, making C-l uses unattractive as an option. When the Kesslers bought the property in December, after talking with the plan­ ning office to see if they could relocate, they had first considered requesting a home occupation business. Later they decided to pursue rezoning for the commercial use in­ stead. Marge Kessler said they had not been fully aware of the best procedure to follow. The rezoning presented a problem to the commissioners. The location near a stream and Leach Lake made the site more sensi­ tive than a simple corridor location. Com­ missioner Jim Kinney explained. Another objection was that the access for the well drilling company would be off Coats Grove Road and not M-43. Commis­ sioner Jim Alden said zoning commercially would amount to spot zoning, a practice the Planning Commission has avoided for three years. Special uses have been allowed how­ ever, in the distant past, for uses which are far more disruptive than that planned by the Kesslers. Most of these were grandfathered in. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie men­ tioned a written agreement for the shared drive would be needed if allowed in the fu­ ture as a special use. The condition for special uses currently is that business owners must live on the site. Alden said if the Kesslers lived on the site, a home occupation with a special use permit might be possible. The request for rezoning as C-l was de­ nied, but the $400 application fee was to apply toward a special use application, if the Kesslers were able to wor’r out the de­ tails to meet the requirements of a special use in a timely manner. A special use per­ mit would guarantee that only a well busi­ ness could continue on the site if the Kesslers discontinue in the future. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jeff A. Siunick and Vickie M. Slunk*. a/k/a Vcki M. Siunick to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in Instrument Number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee for the DLI ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate. Series 2000-7 by an assignment of mortgage dated December 19, 2001. and record­ ed on January 4. 2002 in Instrument Number 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Seventy Three Certs ($58,696.73) including interest at 10.00% per annum. Under the power o' sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, nonce is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of tnem, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 29. 2002 Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. an in Section 19. town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shaft be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 17. 2002 Michael M. Grand. Esq GRAND A GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy.. *257w Farmington Huis. Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 (8/22) 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax ei*-M8XM24 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 8. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings OPEN HOUSE sun., Aland’s plans in Delton delayed by Rath Zachary Staff Writer Requests presented in several public hearings to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission July 25 resulted in two special uses approved and tabling of one that would allow a retail building to be used as a meeting hall. Alano of Delton would like to meet in the previous location of Four Star Video next to Hotra's drug store. The proposed club would be used by Alcoholics Anony­ mous, Alanon, and Alateen groups. Represented by Allen Brundage, the Alano group has reserved the building from John Shandley, the owner. The civic club plans to clean up, roof and remodel the building if their plans work out. At present it is 40 x 40 or 1600 square feet. It would need two rest rooms, and has one kitchen and bathroom now. Planning Commissioners were worried about the impact of a meeting hall on storm water runoff from the building. The storm sewer in the area is collapsed, Planning Commissioner John Alden explained. The building is also connected to the sanitary sewer system, which the MDOT has re­ ported is collapsed in that area. The master plan would replace the system in 2010, he said. Commissioner Jim Kinney said detention ponds on paper look much larger than the actual site, and he had doubts about the ca­ pacity of the 40x20 foot pond to handle flooding. Alden said downpours resulted in serious flooding in that area of Delton, a problem mentioned previously in connection with another request to expand Harold’s auto re­ pair business. Parking was the most serious barrier. Al present, the parking area has nine regular and one handicapped parking spaces, a fac­ tor which limits the potential uses for the building, except as an office. Because it is a civic club, the building would require 32 spaces for that use. At present about 10 people meet daily in the building ct around 8 p.m. However, the rule for civic club parking may preclude the lo­ cation. Exceptions were looked for, perhaps by securing off street parking, or by obtaining a variance through the Zoning Board of Appeals. There is room for seven to ten cars on the street, Alden said. Evening parking might be reserved in the Hotra's drug store parking lot for the club members after 8 p.m., but commissioners believed there would still be a conflict for other busi­ nesses whose customers already use that lot in evenings, especially on weekends, such as Sajo's Pizza, and the bar businesses. There is already a variance connected to Fclpausch parking, and shared overflows with other lots. The matter was tabled, pending an ex­ pected appeal to the ZBA by Alano for a variance on the rule. The group is not in a hurry, even if this option does not work out. It would take time to prepare the build­ ing for an adequate meeting place. Bob and Barbara Tatay of Maple Grove were granted a special use permit for a 15dog kennel, including their own. The cou­ ple deals with show dogs. The proposed temperature controlled and insulated pole construction building would be 30 x40 feet and would have a 10-foot concrete run, and two gravel runs, indoor and outdoor. Screening around the building was requested to help mitigate sound which might negatively affect neighbors. The par­ cel is located at the end of a drive shared with two other neighbors, but not presently in highly populated area. Richard Goniwicha wanted to set up a small engine repair shop at his home in Hickory Comers in an area he had believed was zoned for commercial use, and was granted a home occupation permit by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission on July 25. Goniwicha had operated Alert Realty Inc. prior to the present, which led him to believe the commercial use was permitted, but was told otherwise, after a neighbor complained about «ne engines in his yard. Small engine repair was not an acceptable use located in C-2 zoning, though it was an allowable special use. Failing health had meant he needed an­ other occupation, which he documented. The repair business was to be in Donna Goniwicha’s (his wife’s) name. The repair use would not eliminate the continuation of his realty brokerage, which is primarily a refer­ ral service, but he would have to request more than one home occupation permit. There was concern over the impact of the small engine business on neighbors. Objec­ tions were over the equipment scattered over the yard, and no building to house the engines. One lawn mower was for sale, an­ other potential problem. Goniwicha explained that sometimes people bring mowers to be repaired, but de­ cide not to pay him when the work is done, and he needs to recover the cost of parts and labor by selling the item. At any given time he has around nine or ten engines for repair. He explained he takes oil and waste materials and puts them Read about Barry County SPORTS in the Hastings Banner EACH WEEK! NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a pubic hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits CASE NUMBER SP-9-2002: Katherine Key Anthony. LOCATION: 5538 E Orchard, ro Section 5 of Barry Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e buy/seil horse tack) in a cetached accessory building. and a special use for a dog kennel, in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: August 15, 2002. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts A Law Building at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal ettner verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to tho address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4620 The special use apphcabon(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Pfenning Office. 220 Wwt State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to irxfividuals with disabilities at toe meetmgrheanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with d satxirties requiring auxiliary aids or se rv»c e s shod d con tact the Coun ty of Bar ry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Adnwvstratoc. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284. Debtxe S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (8/8) nuc. ir- • 2-a pm Dir M43 North from Downtown H.wtinqs to East on Woodlawn to North on JeH< non to 1S27 N. JEFFERSON ■ HASTINGS NEW LISTING in a container which he ’takes to the recy­ cling station in Kalamazoo. A grandfathered realty sign which was larger than currently allowed was deemed by commissioners to be a driving safety hazard, and he agreed to replace it with a smaller four square foot sign for a small en­ gine sales and repair business. It was not certain if Goniwicha would continue his re­ alty or not, as his doctor had advised against it. No residents spoke in favor or against the applicant. A condition to continue the repair opera­ tion was that the engines were to be in an enclosed area, in the back yard and not in the front. There was not room in the ga­ rage. He was to work out these details with Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus. He was to have no more than three items for sale at a time in the front yard. Equipment for sale was generally not to be located in front, but customers were to be directed by his sign to the back. Goni­ wicha said he works from about 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the latest, which was to be a condi- t tion of his permit. TMC-149 - City of Hasthgs - 1527 N. Jefferson • Wei kept three bedroom ranch located in a very quiet neigh­ borhood. Fenced backyard, central air. gas fireplace, wood floors, large shaded lot Great home lor that first lime buyer or upgrade .................................... I115J00 NEW LISTING Ctoverdate Rd. 1/2 mte west of IMS - Secure a itetme of hunting with this slightly roing 60W- acres with large duck pond and 15+/- acres ol woods. Health Dept approved saptiCwefl Hunton have rt al out your beck door. Cal now at .......................................... 3WMW SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALI TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION you looking for that end of the day sanctuary7 Don’t miss Ms Ndeawey 1896 quoflty baft1.554 aq 13 bedroom. 2 bath ranch home with Ml basement and 2 car garage Features cathedral greet room, master suite with ceramic whirlpool. al major appliances, central air, MFI. 36x8 covcred front porch, double iw dec*, separate 20x40 polo bam. Al tucked away on very rottng wooded 2M- acres 1/2 me on M-rv nairway oeiween nawngs ana nasrwwe. ■FWHniyM ........... C1M00 AFFORDABLE ACREAGE TW4&-MaMBMW^MMHMo||lcteoiiFMCa E-53W-K*ngaaes, ndudmlSW-acm drwand hwdwoods. pond and tec* rem of Akjd Late ol pawd road and saler to deed 3 spits to buyerMunter’s Pandtoa.. 11 WOO I Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations .Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R&J's Tom’s Market Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Superette Market Nashville Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Delton Other Harting* • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cloverdale General Store • Banficld General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthvs Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein’s Food & Beverage • Fine Lake Party Store Lake Odessa • • • • Speedway Lake-O Shell Carl’s Market L.O. Express Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Middleville Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Fcxxls Capjxm's Quick Mart �P»g« 14 - The Hastmgs Banner - Thursday. August B. 2002 COURT NEWS: Timmy Allen Rosenberg has been sched­ uled to be tried Monday, Sept. 16, on one count of delivery and manufacture of co­ caine stemming from the alleged sale of more than three grams of cocaine to Frank Heacock Feb. 12 in Hastings. Heacock was working for the Southwest Enforcement Team at the time of the “con­ trolled buy," he testified in Barry County District Court July 12. Rosenberg also is set to be tried Sept. 20 on three other pending cases involving one count of malicious destruction of property for allegedly ramming a man's truck through his closed garage door in 2000, possession of prescription drugs in June of Banner CLASSIFIEDS ^4«...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 HllMlltW Str\U(\ DELTON DECORATING: interior and exterior paint­ ing and staining. Drywall re­ pair, pressure washing, alu­ minum siding, refinishing floors. Free Estimates. Dale & Jane Lester, (616)623-6686. DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)315-1173. / / anil CH.A. RIDING INSTR®CTOR Certification Clinic, September 8th-13th. Other Equine Clinics being offered throughout the fall. For more information, please call, (269)795-9163, ext. 227 Xulional. UA APPRENTICE/ELECTRICIAN/PLUMBERS, TO S18/HOUR + benefits, (per­ manent apprentieships), ma­ jor company, start now! (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee CABLE/HOME HOOKUP: TO 516.82/hr. Trainees/skilled, major company, great advancement potential, start now! (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. Httsincw Senina LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet 6c upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa 6c Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035. \lllOIIIOlll < 1994 NISSAN ALTIMA: 110,000 miles, stereo w/cassette, power everything, cruise, tilt, well maintained, $3,300. (269)945-4316 FOR SALE: 1991 Geo Storm 2 door coupe, 5 speed. A/C, AM/FM CD. New dutch, runs good, drives good, MUST SELL! BEST OFFER! Please call (269)792-6829 af­ ter 6pm. FOR SALE: '96 Dodge SLT, 360 engine, 4x4, green w/top, 62K miles, AM/FM cassette, $9,500. ALSO GET THIS: '89 Iroc Z-28, 350 fuel iniected, red, T-tops w/carrier. AM/FM cassette, 64K miles, stored winters $6,000. This one at this price won't last long. Call (616)948-4328 after 6pm Mon.-Fri. and any­ time on Sat. 6c Sun. Mobile Hoine\ l ost Mohih Home\ A / timid LOST IN LACEY AREA: large blue CD case w/music CD’s & Playstation CD's. Re­ ward! Please call (269)758­ 3685 or (269)948-5547. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharp* 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As lit*le as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. CaU for details (800)672-9604 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies 6c Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish 6c Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am530pm; Sat., 9am-2pm. -4 a rd of Tli<ink\ '■ THANKS TO EVERYONE for sending anniv. cards for our 25th anniversary. We were surprised and so pleased to hear from so many. Thanks again, Harold 6c Ada Dennie. Help Wanted GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR beginning teacher or education majors. YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is now hiring outdoor education in­ structors for this fall season. Position starts late August. For more information, please call, (269)795-9163 ext. 100 NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: part time bartender. Apply at the Elks Temple, 102 t. Woodlawn, Hastings. PINKERTON SECURITY: 2 full time Security Officers immediately for needed work in Middleville. Must be willing to work weekend and holidays. Starting wages of $7.00/hr., uniforms are provided and training is paid. Discounts available on GM vehicle purchases. Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED and no felony or misdemeanor convictions. Must apply in person: Pinkerton Security 1695 Service Rd. NE. Grand Rapids, MI 49503. (616)456­ 5464. AA. EOE. M/F/D/V <outlet Stilt 6102 GURD RD. off of Bro­ gan Rd. Fri. 6c Sat., 9am6pm. Clothes all sizes, furni­ ture, housewares (cleaned the garage)_______________ COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE Friday 6c Sat­ urday, August 16th 6c 17th, 9am-5pm. Yankee Springs Meadows, 1330 N. Patterson, Wayland. FOR SALE Commercial clothes racks 6c display shelves, wooden 6c steel vid­ eo racks, previewed videoscheap, microwave ovens. 12987 M-66 (Assyria) Thurs­ day 6c Friday, 9am-5pm; Sat­ urday, 9am-4pm. LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387. Mead­ owstone Homes. GARAGE SALE 721 N. Michigan, Hastings. Friday, Saturday 6c Sunday. Good stuff - baby 6c kids clothes, toys, furniture, dishes 6c more. MEADOW STONE PARK. 726 Redwood Dr., Hastings. 14x70, 5yrs old, excellent condition, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, garden tub, porch, central air, shed, many other extras. Reduced to $18,000. Call (269)943-0460_________ CEDAR LOG BED: queen size mattress set included. (Amish made). 2 months old. Cost $1,000. Sell $185. (517)719-8062. MEADOWSTONE HOMES LOCATED in the Meadow­ stone mobile home park South of Hastings off M-37 behind Seif Chevrolet. (616)948-238“_____________ MOBILE HOME 14X70 Sky­ line 1990, 3 bedroom, bath, laundry room, kitchen, liv­ ing, appliances included, re­ frigerator, stove, dishwash­ er, washer/dryer, extras, carport, shed, central air, im­ mediate occupancy possible, park location, Middleville, can be seen by appointment. Call (269)623-6999 or (616)760-0230 $15,000 firm. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE reasonable price. Please call 948-5781.______ MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. Free central air. Located inside the Meadow Stone Mobilehome Park. Meadow Stone Homes, 616-948-2387 / or Suh DO YOU LOVE CAN­ DLES? Holiday sampler sale, 30 votives for $24.95. CaU (269)795-4020._________ FOR SALE Rainbow vac­ uum, $500. Compaq comput­ er, scanner, printer, fax ma­ chine 700 series, $550. Ford Crown Victoria, $1,800. Pon­ tiac firebird, '79, $1,400. (269)948-9413_____________ KING LOG STYLE BED. Bought, never used. Includes mattress set (still in plastic) Beautiful. Cost $1,200. Sell $195. (989)227-2986________ LARGE 3 PIECE blue sec tional: in excellent condition, 2 seat sections recline and the middle section has a snack table that pulls down with a small table tray and 2 cup holders. New full size bed at the end of the couch. $800. (269)948-7921________ PILLOWTOP DELUXE queen mattress set. (Still in plastic). Never used New $800. Sell $200. King pillowtop new set, $250/offer. (517)626-7089 7hi Kt nt $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't 6c Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE CaU: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. In Mt morium IN LOVING MEMORY OF Bobby J. Paalmonds You are in our thoughts daily, as always. The past is now our precious memories. There will always be a part of you that re­ mains, that time will not fade away. We think of you at every tum, for the eternal love we shared will forever be within our hearts. Sadly missed by your beloved wife and Family 8-15-2001. IN MEMORY OF BERNIE TOBIAS who passed away August 13,1999. It's been three years, you've been gone. We often sit and think of him when we are all alone. Mem­ ory is the only friend that grief can call its own. Tears on our eyes we have wiped away. The love for him will always stay. Sadly missed by his wife Cariota, children and grandchildren. Stilioiitil \tb FRONT DESK/RECEPTIONIST/PHONE OPERA­ TOR, to $12.40/hour, em­ ployment Department, train­ ing provided, busy office, in­ terview now! (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. GROCERY DEUVERY/DRIVER, TO $41,600/year, major compa­ ny, training provided, local route, lots of overtime, need­ ed now! 616-949-2424, Job­ lineFee.__________________ HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ CLERICAL to $1256/hr. ♦ benefits. General office du­ ties. Entry level. (616)949­ 2424 Jobline Fee. this year, delivery and manufacture of co­ caine, possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of marijuana, also in June of this year in Hastings. Rosenberg also has been bound over to appear in Barry County Circuit Court for arraignment Aug. 15 on rape charges. A sixth case against Rosenberg involving conspiracy to deliver cocaine and operating a drug house was dismissed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office Wednesday, Aug. 7, the prosecutor’s office confirmed. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill was on vacation an unavailable for comment on the reason for the dismissal. McNeill said in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday, however, that he plans to admit “other acts” of evidence alleging Ro­ senberg’s alleged cocaine dealings through­ out Barry County at the Sept. 16 trial, a motion taken under advisement until trial by Circuit Judge James Fisher. McNeill argued in a hearing on the other acts motion that he expects witnesses to testify to Rosenberg’s involvement in and association with the trafficking of cocaine throughout Barry County. “The evidence of these other acts is in­ tended to be offered to show knowledge of cocaine, knowledge of cocaine trafficking, plan, opportunity, intent preparation, scheme or system of trafficking cocaine or absence of mistake or accident,” said McNeill in his motion. “The intended other acts may be relevant to show proof of mo­ tive, opportunity, intent, preparation, scheme, plan or system in doing an act.” McNeill seeks to introduce the testimony of several individuals who have approached his office indicating their willingness to testify regarding Rosenberg’s alleged drug involvement in Barry County throughout the past few years. “These individuals have direct and per­ sonal knowledge of Defendant’s trafficking in a variety of controlled substances, spe­ cifically cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana and illicit mushrooms,” said McNeill. “These people will receive transactional immunity for their testimony relating to their involvement in Defendant’s criminal enterprises." He also seeks to introduce testimony of several law enforcement officers who have maintained surveillance on Rosenberg dur­ ing the course of the past months regarding his involvement in drug trafficking from his home, from a local business establish­ ment, and appearing at the homes of others under surveillance for drug trafficking dur­ ing the course of undercover buys. Defense attorney James Gouloozc, how­ ever, argued that the attempts to introduce other acts are simply an attempt to intro­ duce character evidence. “It seems to me there arc laws regarding the introduction of character evidence and that’s what they wish to do,” said Gou­ loozc. “All we can do at this point is issue a general denial to the charge. He’s tried only on this issue and it rises and falls on what happened at this time (Feb. 12.) Anything else is character evidence.” Goulooze argued that the prosecutor is trying to convey the message, “he’s done it before, he must have done it now,” which he said is “more prejudicial than proba­ tive.” McNeill argued he the other acts arc relevant and that there is a reasonable basis for allowing the testimony to show other acts evidence and not for character evi­ dence. “I’m going to take the motion under ad­ visement until I’ve heard the trial,” said Judge James Fisher. “I don’t want to pre­ clude you from some legitimate proofs. On the other hand, I don’t know if some proofs will require further elaboration so my intent is to limit it to the purpose of eliminating a claim of mistake or something of that na­ ture during rebuttal." In other recent court business: BLOODHOUND PUPS: AKC registered, quality breeding, females $600, males $500. Herb (517)852­ 9743 or (517)852-0456 or Todd (517)852-9290. MINIATURE PINSCHER, AKC registered, 1 blue male, $1,000; 2 black 6c tan males, 4 chocolate males, $600 each, (269)623-4955. Real fatale 604 S. MARKET, Hastings. Reduced $5,000. Five bed­ rooms, nearly remodeled. Walking distance to schools. Open house Sat., Aug. 17th 11-2. Call (269)945-3733. Website: www20.brinkster.com /johnbell/Asking $144,900. FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't 6c Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225._____________________ MUST SELL! Moving out of state. 2001 Four Seasons modular, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with garden, only lived in 5 months, great buy. (269)945-4937_____________ WEST TEXAS LIQUIDA­ TION Acreages. Take over 30 acres in scenic west Texas. $245 per acre, $150 per month. Owner finance. Call 1-800-875-6568 • Travis Trout, 38, of Nashville, was sen­ tenced to serve five months in jail with credit for 29 days served for violating pro­ bation on a previous firearms conviction. “It doesn't look to me like anything’s changed in your life," said Fisher. “I’d like a chance to put the drugs behind me,” said Trout. “I gave you jail under the guidelines last time and the thanks I got is you just took off,” said Fisher. “It was the drugs, your honor," said Trout. “This is a ridiculous situation because the original offense isn’t that serious," said Fisher. “You can't follow rule one.” Trout was ordered to enroll in and com­ plete the KPEP program. • Wesley Shoebridge, 19, of Hastings, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and had his HYTA status revoked for failing to pay fines and costs, failing to keep a job, pos­ sessing marijuana, failing to complete sub­ stance abuse counseling and assaulting or placing a woman in fear, all violations of the terms of his probation. “1 feel like you’ll do what you sec fit,” said Shoebridge to Fisher before sentenc­ ing. “I’m looking forward to getting my life straightened out.” “You’ve worked your way from a petty offense to somebody asking me to put you See COURT NEWS, page 16 POLICE BEAT: Woman accused of having meth lab PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Prairieville Police arrested a 48-year-oM woman Monday for operating a mobile methamphetamine lab in the trunk of the car she was driving while her !6-year-old son sat in tlx passenger seat. Lorena Hatten, of Prairieville, was spotted driving near the intersection of Delton and Norris roads where Prairieville Police Chief Larry Gentry followed the car imo the driveway of a private residence. "Township police had received information concerning a conflict over ownership of the vehicle and also wanted to talk with the driver concerning an on-going, but separate, criminal investigation," Gentry said. Prairieville officers were granted consent to search the car which led lo the discovery of vsrious chemicals used in the manufacture of methamphetamine. "The search was halted and specialists from the Michigan State Police Meth Team were called in to handle the suspected hazardous materials and further searching of the vehicle." said Gentry. A large number of items was seized and the woman was lodged in the Barry County Jail on charges of operating a methamphetamine lab in the presence of a minor. If con­ victed, Hatten could be ordered lo spend a maximum of 20 years in prison. She remsins in jail on a $1,000 cash bond awaiting an Aug. 14 pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Beware of driveway paving scam artists HASTINGS - Barry County residents are warned lo be on the alert for possible scam artists offering to do cheap driveway paving and sealing jobs. Det. Tom Pennock of the Hastings City Police Department said a group known as the "Travelers" hail from North Carolina and have reportedly been operating in Allegan County recently. "In past years, when they went to Allegan County, they also came to Barry County," said Pennock. "The Travelers are out of the Carolinas and they come here every year." Pennock noted that the group reportedly was found working in Allegan County on Thursday, operating in Clyde and Allegan townships. The psving group approached homeowners with dirt driveways and offered lo install an asphalt driveway for the "ridiculously" low price of $2,800. according to a published report. The group reportedly staled they had leftover material from another job in the area and their boss didn’t want them bringing it back to the shop. The driveway sealer group had a similar pitch, police reportedly said. Pennock warns that the materials are substandard and the workers are unlicensed. Other scams have involved roof coating offers, police said. "They have scammed or attempted to scam people in Barry County in the past," said Pennock. Delton man killed in single car crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriffs Deputies are investigating the traffic death of 48-year-old Bruce Douglas Lanz Jr., which occurred at about 1 a.m. Wednesday on M-37, one half mile south of Parmalee Road. Lanz was driving a 1994 Chevrolet pickup truck south on M-37 when he apparently drifted across the east side of the road and struck a tree. Sheriff Steve DeBoer reported that alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the cause of the crash. A scat belt was not used and no one else was in the truck. Police also report that no one is known to have witnessed the crash. No other information was available al press time Wednesday. Teen-ager arrested for kicking woman HASTINGS - A 19-ycar-old Hastings man was arrested for domestic assault for al­ legedly kicking his 60-year-old mother during an argument in Hastings July 30. The woman told police she and her son had been arguing since he woke up that morning, that he had called her several derogatory names and tried to take money out of her purse. When he found no money in the purse, the teen became more irate, police reported, and the mother decided to leave. She told officers that when she was walking out the door, her son kicked her in the buttocks area with his foot and that she called 911 because she is tired of the way he treats her. The man was arrested and lodged in the Barry County on charges of domestic assault and probation violation. Uncle saves baby from drowning HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 2-year-old boy nearly drowned in Pine Lake Saturday, but was resuscitated by his uncle, according to a preliminary report. The incident happened near a cottage in the 5000 block of Saggio Road at 5:02 p.m. Barry Co inty Central Dispatch received a call from the child’s aunt, who said the baby was under water for about two minutes and was not breathing. The baby was re­ vived by the caller’s husband who performed rescue breathing and chest compressions (CPR.) At the time of the call, the child had thrown up some water but was still groggy and slow to respond. An ambulance was called to the scene, but no other information was available at press time Wednesday. The aunt and uncle involved could not be reached for comment. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department indicates the child apparently survived the incident. Woman ‘stable’ after injuries in crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A Middleville womar. is listed in stable condition at Pennock Hospital in Hastings with injuries suffered when the car she was riding in was struck broadside at M-37 and West Parmalee Road Sunday afternoon. Michigan State Police troopers report that Leslie Lintz, 52, of Middleville, was hurt when her husband. Richard Lintz, 52, allegedly stopped for a stop sign, then drove into the path of a southbound M-37 car driven by Rosetta Gregg, 51, of Battle Creek. Gregg was unable to avoid striking the Lintz vehicle and her vehicle rolled onto its side upon impact. Gregg and Richard Lintz suffered minor injuries All three people involved were wearing seat belts and alcohol was not a factor in the cause of the 2:30 p.m. crash. No citations were issued. Stranger exposes self to local woman JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A woman working in her Uldriks Road yard July 25 heard a man’s voice behind her and turned around to see a stranger nude from the waist down touching himself. Michigan State Police Troopers reported that the man said to the woman, “what do you think of this?” at which time the victim told the man he was disgusting and turned away. She then heard him leave the area. The man is described as white with black hair and in his 30s. He was driving a small, brown car. Police have no suspects. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 8. 2002 - Page 15 15-year-old girl injured in early Sunday shooting by Shelly Saber Staff Writer A 15-year-old Hastings girl suffered a gunshot wound to the leg at a Green Street home early Sunday and the man who fired the shots is lodged in the Barry County Jail on $10,000 bond. Brian Michael Coon. 20. was arrested by the Hastings City Police Department on four weapons charges stemming the from the incident, in which a small drinking party involving minors got out of hand, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Leedy said the officers were called to the 500 block of East Green Street at 3:36 a.m. when a neighbor reported that she heard gun shots and saw two people running from the house across the street yelling, “he’s shooting at us.” One of the two witnesses later told police he had been at the home earlier, that “eve­ ryone had been drinking alcohol" and that “a couple of the males were wrestling around in the apartment having fun,” said Leedy. Coon then became “intense" and began ordr; ing everyone out of his house. “The witness said they stopped wrestling and that Coon then grabbed a shotgun and went over to the front door,” said police. “When they approached the apartment, they saw him point the gun at them.” The couple told the officers that he “shot one" and everyone ran out of the apart­ ment. police said. The female victim told police she and the male witness had earlier decided to walk to the Felpausch Food Center to buy pop and that when they returned. Coon pointed the gun at them. “She told our officers tha’ before they could get off the porch, he fired the gun,” said Leedy. “The victim said she felt some­ thing hit her right leg just below the knee. They then ran back to her residence on High Street.” The girl then discovered a small nick and some redness to her skin in her leg, accord­ ing to police. When officers first arrived, they saw two young males running from the area of the apartment saying “he’s going to shoot us,” police said. Inside, the officers could see a young man sitting on a sofa, the barrel of a long gun pointed toward the ceiling. “Our guys were lucky,” said Leedy. “When they approached the apartment, the guy had turned off the lights. They could see him through the window in the house.” Sgt. Josh Scnsiba thought Coon was cocking a pellet gun “but as he. approached the door, he could see the bullet holes in the door and Officer (Lowell) Wilde could see the shotgun laying on the couch,” said Leedy. “What the suspect was doing was, he’d jammed a shotgun shell in a clip. If that hadn’t happened, he may have fired at the officers." Coon opened the door when the officers knocked and held a hammer during their discussion with him. said police. “It was pretty apparent he’d been drink­ ing, but he refused to take a breath test,” said Leedy. Coon allegedly told police there had been a group of people at his house, he didn't want them there and “I took care of it so they won’t be back.” However, because he would not allow the officers to enter his home after drop­ ping the hammer, they informed him they were going in to take the gun. police said. When officers seized a single shot .20 COMA, cont. from page 2 Covey docs not recall what happened, police have said. School secretary Denise Osborne said her three sons, Tim, Eric and John, saw the accident occur, but did not realize who the victims were until late the next day. “They came home and said at one point that they thought the throttle stuck," said Osborne who added that when she learned it was Josh (Eddy) who was hurt, “I was dumbfounded." She said the race promoters, SJO Pro­ ductions of Fremont, need to take another look at their safety measures. “It’s too bad something like this has to happen for something to be done," she said. “He happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.” The Delton community sprang into ac­ tion to help Josh’s family offset their mounting medical expenses. STAND stu­ dents raised more than $2,000 at a day-long car wash Saturday. July 27. The money was hand delivered to Josh’s family by middle school counselor Barb Erickson, said Osborne. Collection canisters have been placed around the Delton area, said Jody May’s employer. Drew Chappie of Chapple Re­ alty. “They had tons of kids helping,” said Osborne. Il made them feel like they were really doing something." Chapple said the car wash was probably the largest, one-day fund-raising event ever held in Delton. Greg and Jody May could not be reached for comment. Don Eddy also could not be reached for comment. “We’re concerned for him, and wc want Josh to get well as soon as possible.” said Chapple. "Hopefully, he’ll come out of this coma as soon as possible." Brian Michael Coon guage Mossburg bolt action shotgun and a knife with a 3.5-inch blade, Coon called 911 and demanded that the State Police re­ spond to his apartment because the Hast­ ings City Police had broken in and he wanted them arrested. Coon then allegedly sat down on his front porch, shouted various comments and then left. He was captured after jumping a fence in the back yard and was arrested for being a minor in possession of aclohol by consumption and for being in possession of a firearm while intoxicated. “Inside the house, the officers found a large amount of empty beer bottles and sev­ eral beer bottles that were broken,” said po­ lice. Also found were three more knives and two empty shotgun shell cartridges. Coon was arraigned Aug. 5 on charges of discharge of a weapon at or in a build­ ing, a four-year felony, assault with a dan­ gerous weapon, a four-year felony, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, a five-year felony, and a felony firearm weapons offense, a two-year felony. He is scheduled for a pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court Aug. 14. LETS TALK, cont. from page 3 goal that was already something of a fixa­ tion for some Bush administration fig­ ures.") Byrd said Americans are being fed "a lot of disinformation” by the government and media. While journalists, because they are members of the working class, are usually more liberal than conservative, he said, me­ dia outlets are owned by multi-national cor­ porations headed by “staunch conserva­ tives.” “You don’t have a free democratic press in America," he said. “Most American working people, all they get is the corpo­ rate line and the government line." He encouraged those at First Friday to look more to the foreign media, which he said is better at presenting a true picture of events. The Al-Jazcera. the “CNN of the Midcast." is very good at “showing it like it is,” he said. “We have to be vigilant and question things," he advised. Part of the problem with American for­ eign policy is that America has become a “plutocracy” rather than a democracy, Bryd maintained. (A plutocracy is “government by the wealthy.") Thomas Jefferson was against plutocra­ cies, Byrd said, saying, “the role of repre­ sentative government is to check the inter­ ests of money.” “The top class has always been anti-demociacy,” he said. The monied elite have “never been for the freedoms of the peo­ ple,” he said. “That’s why we have to have campaign finance reform,” he said. “We all know what money does in our society, especially in our government. When you start to have government and corporations in bed with each other" then personal freedoms erode, be said. The war on terror is being used “as an assault on civil liberties,” he said, and also being used as an excuse to create empire. He said the U.S. has become an “empire” rather than republic. “I believe an invasion of Iraq would be an invasion of empire.” One of the problems of such an invasion, he said, is what type of government to put in place of Hussein’s dictatorship. Historically, Byrd said, the U.S. has pre­ ferred dealing with dictators because, if the U.S. has installed them in the first place. — Police Beot (continued) =4 Traffic stop leads to drug charges THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 17-ycar-old Augusta man was arrested by Michi­ gan State Police troopers for possessing seven grams of marijuana and a smoking pipe after troopers slopped his car for having an improper license plate July 30 on M-37 near 108th Street. The teen was also found to be illegally in possession of tobacco products and was lodged in the Barry County Jail. No charges had been authorized as of press time Wednesday. Man beaten unconscious; suspect sought HOPE TOWNSHIP - A Delton area man angry with his ex-girlfriend allegedly beat and kicked the man she was with July 30 at about 10 p.m. Troopers said the suspect was found earlier in the evening lo be in violation of a per­ sonal protection order against him by contacting the woman. He again contacted her at 10 p.m. by showing up at the home, said police. “He kicked the door in and assaulted (the male victim,) a friend of (the woman,)” said Trooper Donna Thomas. “(The male victim) was unresponsive when officers got there and he had blood coming from his nose and mouth.” Witnesses said the suspect was intoxicated at the time of the attack. “He beat him with his hand and then started kicking him,” said Thomas. “When inter­ viewed, (the victim) couldn’t remember what happened to him." The man was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital for treatment. The woman’s children were present when the incident occurred, said police, but the suspect had fled the scene before officers arrived. The incident remains under investigation. Woman accused of bilking local bank HASTINGS - A 19-ycar-old Battle Creek woman has been arrested and arraigned on one felony charge of uttering and publishing for allegedly cashing a stolen check for $950 at Hastings City Bank in Hastings. Melissa Dennis is suspected opening a savings account with stolen checks at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank and of cashing the checks in Bellevue and Hastings, all within a five-day period, said Det. Tom Pennock of the Hastings City Po­ lice Department. Pennock said the checks were stolen June 13 from the purse of a Bellevue woman by another person who passed the checks along to Dennis. Dennis allegedly used a false address and phone number when she opened the Nash­ ville account. “She used her real name." said Pennock. “I had to start running down information and located a home she was living in. I found her there and she admitted to opening the account.” . Dennis was arraigned on the charge Aug. 6 when a $10,000 personal recognizance bond was set. STAFF MEMBERS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Pennock Health & Wellness Center is seeking part-time staff members to assist in the daily operation of the center. The candidates must have a high school diploma and have the ability to demonstrate competence in monitoring vital signs and in cardiopulmonary resus­ citation. The successful candidates must also possess effective interpersonal communica­ tion skills. Responsibilities include basic orientations of the Health & Wellness center, monitoring all clients using the center, instructing clients in individual programs, performing routine maintenance and daily cleaning of equipment and the facility, developing a good rapport with clients. Employment includes a free membership to the center. Please send resume or apply in person to: Pennock Health Services. 1009 West Green Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058; Phone 269-945-1753; e-mail to Pennock HEALTH (^SERVICES Pennock I @jservcnct; or fax to 269-945-0825. Leam more about Pennock and our Health and Wellness Center al pcnnockhealth com . Protre»ilr. , the dictators are controllable. However, democratic regimes are less controllable, he said. “Democracy is unpredictable.” In Iraq, he said, if Democratic elections are held. anti-American leadership might be elected. “One of the reasons we have so much anti-Americanism is that wc support so many despotic governments." Ironically, that was the case in Afghani­ stan. he said, where the government was moving toward socialism and workers’ lot in life was improving through education, etc. Socialists in Afghanistan asked the U.S.S.R. to intervene when warlords threatened to topple the socialist regime. The U.S., in turn, armed and trained sol­ diers of the warlords, including Osama bin Laden, leading ultimately to the ousting of Russian troops from Afghanistan. The war­ lords that took over the country were “ruth­ less thugs.” Byrd said. When the Taliban took over fr™ the warlords, they were no better, Byrd said. (Now, with the invasion of the U.S. and the ousting of the Taliban, the warlords are once again taking over.) Byrd said that “people in the Middle East are crying for democracy. They’re tired of working for the elite.” Yet, before democracies can be estab­ lished, the people have to be equipped to handle the responsibility, he said. They can’t govern well if their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter are not met. “There’s no way to equip them in Iraq” for democracy, he said. Because many people arc not receiving the basic necessities in Iraq, he said, it is “ridiculous to think that Saddam has the ca­ pacity to launch a full-scale war.” The country is barely withstanding U.N. eco­ nomic sanctions, he said. “Children arc dy­ ing" because of the sanctions. Byrd urged those in the audience to let their elected representatives know how they feel about a war in Iraq. “You have to lob >y your representative to say we’re not for war,” he said. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mo*tgage Foreclosure Soto THS RRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Solely as Nominee for Lender, Countrywide Home Loans. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2001, and recorded on September 12. 2001 in Liber Instrument #1066340 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 37/100 dollars ($54,598.37). including interest at 14.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit; be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pm., on September 19, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 69 of Lapham's Airport Lots #2. Accordiiig to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded m Uber 5 of Plats on Page 87 Also. Lot 27 of Lapham's Airport Lots. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 100. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223593 Mustangs (9/5) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt co'lsctor attempting to cwwci a QoDt. Any imormanon oocainea win be ussd for this purpose. If you ars in ths Military, plsass contact our office st ths numMORTGAGEbeen mode In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbun and Kim A. Rathbun, husband and wife to IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17,2000, and recorded on February 25, 2000 in Document No. 1041482, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to Bank of New York, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A. by an assignment dated February 23,2000 and record­ ed February 5. 2001 in Instrument No. 1054636, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine and 92/100 Dollars ($173,749.92). including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. September 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1 /4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4, in center of road for place of beginning; thence West 10 rods; thence South 16 rods; thence East 10 rods, thence North 16 rods to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights to the public and any other governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used or deeded for street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1,2002 Bank of New York, as trustee, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequrndre Rd. Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No: 02-06477 (8/29) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY W EISNER a/k/a WAYNE EIS­ NER. an unmarried man. Mortgagor, to MORT­ GAGE CENTER. LC. Mortgagee, dated March 6. 2001, and recorded on March 14. 2001, in Document No 1056742. Barry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at me date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($125,575.63). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at p-jbke venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday September 12.2002. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descubed as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE EAST 55 ROOS; THENCE SOUTH 740 FEET. THENCE WEST 55 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 740 FEET TO BEGINNING. Tax Parcel I D. #08-006-036-014-00 The redemption period shall be twelve months from the dale of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wtth MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption periou shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 23. 2002 Mortgage Center. LC, Mortgagee Hoixman Ritter. LeDuc & Moody. PLLC By: Charles J. HoUman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Franklin Road Southfield. Michigan 48034 (8/29) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM PT IN G TO C OLLE C T A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE CALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neil! and Tara CrespoO'Neill (original mortgagors) to Consumers Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2001, and recorded on January 3, 2002 in Instr. •1072346 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Ragstar Bank. FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated December 24,2001. which was recorded on April 26,2002, Instr. #1079511, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SIX AND 97/100 dollars ($108,326.97). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and (he statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be fo'dctosod by a sale of the mort­ gaged premHos, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hustings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County, Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 47 05* West along the West line of said Section. 385.25 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 47 05' West continuing along said West line. 385.25 feet. thence East parallel with the South line of said Section. 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47 05’ East parallel with said West line. 385.25 feet, thence West paraiiei with said South line. 330.00 feet to the Point o' Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: July 25, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200222749 Hawks (&^2) Planning to hold a garage sale? Advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday and the Banner on Thursday. Get MAXIMUM coverage ofthe market. Call us at 945-9554. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 8. 2002 COURT NEWS in prison." said Fisher. Shoebridge will be unsuccessfully dis­ charged from probation at the end of his jail term. • Dennis Gilmore. 18. of Delton, was or­ dered to serve 90 days in jail, pay $2,000 court costs and $934 restitution for violat­ ing probation on his conviction of breaking into the Delton Middle School and stealing a computer last year. Gilmore violated probation by failing to stay in an approved residence between mid­ night and 6 a.m. He was caught when a per­ son he was in a car with was stopped by police. His HYTA status was revoked as pan of his sentence. “He’s immature.” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “He’s also a criminal. Mr. Gilmore has shown he’s completely inappropriate for proba­ tion.” As an example. McNeill claimed Gil­ Know gift tax rules [ContJ more “verbalized a bomb threat" at the Michigan Career Technical Institute near Delton last March 3. “Mr. Gilmore docs not get it. said Financial FOCUS If you plan on giving cash or financial assets to your family, you'll want to make sure you avoid a side effect of your gen­ erosity — gift taxes Gift tax laws are designed to discourage people from giving away all their assets to reduce the estate tax burden on their heirs And yet. by being creative. you can still make sizable presents to your loved ones, without being hit by heavy gift taxes Before making any gifts, though, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with gift tax regulations. To begin with, you can give away SI 1.000 to any one person in any one year. Gifts above that amount may be sub­ ject to the gift tax. which, in 2002. can be as high as 50 percent, depending on the size of your taxable estate. The lop gift tax rate is scheduled to gradually decline, until it reaches 35 percent in 2010. Of course. $11.000 is not an insignificant sum. But if you want to give your child or grandchild even more, your spouse can also contribute SI 1.000. thereby doubling your McNeill. Defense attorney Carol Dwyer disputed the bomb threat claim. “The pre-sentence interview contains all pertinent information." said Dwyer. "The prosecutor is attempting to add to that a threat allegation and that he s appeared in more police reports than anyone else. That’s a completely unsubstantiated allega­ tion." The bomb threat charge was retracted because the two students who claimed to have overheard Gilmore making the threat were discharged from school and the teacher they reported it to was reprimanded and counseled, said Dwyer. Dwyer added that the break-in was a drug related offense which he can’t even remember committing. “He was high as a kite." she said. Furnished By...MARK D. CHRISTCNS6N of Cduiord Jones and Co. gilt And the two of you can keep making the cumulative S22.OOO gift year after year. Furthermore, there’s no limit on the num­ ber of people to whom you can give the SI I.(MX) annual gifts You can make gifts to your children, your children’s spouses, your grandchildren, your nephews and nieces, your friends — anyone you choose. In fact. b> making multiple, repetitive gifts, you can greatly reduce the size ot your taxable estate. Under current law. you can give away up to $1 million in your lite­ time. in addition to the $11,000 annual gifts, without being required to pay gift taxes. Consequently, gifting can be an important estate-planning tool. 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ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAW WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Miller and Patti Miler (ongmal mortgagors) to Mortgage Express. Inc. Mortgagee, dated December 9. 1999. and recorded on January 12. 2000 in Liber Document • 1040121 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Equtcredrt Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated December 9. 1999. which was recorded on November 27. 2000. in Liber Document • 1052243. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 07/100 doltars ($128,870 07). including interest at 10 750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage arid the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubtec venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00 pm on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bam/ County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12. Block 16 of Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded Ptat thereof in Liber 1 of *lats. on page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 morah(S) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the .edemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200222589 (9/5) Raptors � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-08-15.pdf 87dcaa2584ad681571e2adbd385181b5 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121$ CHURCH ST MSTWCS Ml 4X54-101 Localo join See Story on Pa, The Hastings VOLUME 149, NO. 33 HEWS.. BRIEFS Legislators OK veto override Lawmakers in both lhe Michigan Stale House and Senate overwhelm­ ingly voted Tuesday to override Gov. John Engler s veto of the neat fiscal year budget. The tally was 105 to 1 in the House and 36 to 1 in the Senate. Engler’s action would have resulted in the loss of $845 million in revenue sharing funding 1'or local units of gov­ ernment, including counties, villages, cities and townships. Barry County would have lost more than a million dollars in revenue sharing and the City of Hastings nearly $450,000. In a statement prepared by the House Republican Communications Services, both Reps, Gary Newell nd Noy Birirhotz Were quota! as saying.. KwMtta that n veso override was ; the only answer to make certain that . our local munidpaihies would have ano pence, puueswon... uteri urnnrn voiced their feelings about the gover­ nor's surprise veto and I was happy to support them by voting for the veto override. Engler said he vetoed the state budget because he fears that approval of three proposals in November, to re­ direct the state’s use of tobacco settle­ ment money, to require treatment for drag criminals and to mandate binding arbitration for state employees, would cost the slate an estimated $1 billion. Right to Ufe meats Aug. 22 The next meeting for Barry County Right to Life will be at 7 pm. Thurs­ day, Aug 22, at the Thomapple Val­ ley Church. 2750 South M-43 High­ way. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend. For more information, call 367­ 4697. Conductor to play at Methodist church Clarinetist John Varineau, who alio is associate conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. will per­ form at 10 a.m. Sunday. Aug. 18, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Varineau was bom in Laramie, Wyo., the son of a University of Wyo­ ming math professor and Cheyenne Frontier Days Queen. He studied clarinet with Keith Stein a! Michigan State Univcnity for two year, then re­ ceived his bachelor of music degree in clarinet performance from the Univer­ sity of Wyoming, where he studied with Ralph Stroup. He received his master of music degree from the Yale School of Music, studying under Keith Wilson. As an orchestral musician, he has performed with the New Haven Sym­ phony, the Chamber Orchestra of New England (principal clarinet) and the Grand Rapids Symphony. As a cham­ ber musician he performed al the Yel­ low Bam Music Festival in Vermont for seven years. Varineau is a conductor. He is the associate conductor of the Grand Rap­ ids Symphony and conductor of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony and Grand Rapids Classical Orchestra. | More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, August 15, 2002 PRICE 50* Michele Kleman named to council seat by David T. Young Editor Michele R. Kleman was appointed Mon­ day night to Don Spencer’s old Third Ward scat on the Hastings City Council. Kleman, who has lived in the city for the past two years with her husband, John, is a bookkeeper by trade and she has working knowledge of budgets and accounting pro­ cedures. She has been working at Fuller Furniture, but next week will start at Steams Drilling CO. in Dutton. *Tm honored to be appointed and I’m looking forward to serving the commu­ nity,” she said. Kleman is the first woman to sit on the council since Miriam White retired at the end of 1999. Deb Dorcy resigned shortly before that. When she seconded a motion during council proceedings Monday evening. Mayor Frank Campbell quipped, “That's the first time I’ve heard a tender voice in a long time.” Spencer resigned in June because he is moving out of the city into Rutland Town­ ship. Kleman will serve for at least 17 months and her term will expire after the November 2003 elections. She will be eli­ gible to seek the post. Four other candidates expressed interest in the scat, including Steve Guy, Wolfram Hentschel, Eileen Oehler and Don Bowers. In other business, the City Council: • Made some plans to take part in the rally on the Lansing Capitol steps against Gov. John Engler’s veto of the state budget that would have funded local revenue shar­ ing for cities, counties, townships and vil­ lages. The State Legislature was in session Tuesday to take up the possibility of over­ riding the veto, only the second such an occurance in Michigan in thejast 50 years. Both chambers overwhelmingly approved the override. City Manager Jeff Mansfield noted that Hastings stood to lose $434,540 in the next fiscal year if the governor’s veto was al­ lowed to stand. He said he asked all city department heads to delay all discretionary spending until the matter is resolved. Councilman David Jasperse predicted Monday night that “It’s my understanding that it’s going to be overridden (by the Michigan House and Senate), so we don’t have an immediate problem here.” Campbell agreed, but insisted that a good crowd in Lansing Tuesday was important. Noting he was leaving early Tuesday for the rally, he invited council members and city officials to ride along with him. “We’re going to win this battle,” he said. “I can’t foresee any reductions in emer­ gency services. Everybody, including po­ lice, fire, ambulances, villages, cities and townships are all together on this uuc. This is a real big event f||y#tily). It’s all to pro­ tect local government. ** • Received a petition from 10 residents, asking that Church Street from High Street to West State Road be improved, including blacktopping, curb and gutter, sidewalk and storm sewer. Mansfield said that before the first public hearing is held on the matter, he’d like to present some preliminary figures on costs for c special assessment district. “It’s an early preliminary cost estimate,” he said. “We’d itttethe citizens to have the numbers in a rough early form before the first hearing.” • Agreed, on a 5-2 vote, to a request from the Summerfest Committee to expand the hours for the local festival past midnight to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 and 24. Councilmen Harold Hawkins and Barry Wood both against the motion, with Wood saying he believed its was just another way Michele Kleman for people to drink more at the beer tent. • Was told by Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn that the Hastings Industrial Incubator on East State Street will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. • Adopted a resolution to allow the Hast­ ings High School senior parents’ group to use non-profit status in order to have fund­ raisers during the coming academic year. • Granted a request from the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to use the Fish Hatchery Park and Tyden Park soccer fields on weekends from Sept. 7 to Oct. 31. See COUNCIL, page 11 Clarity hearing eliminates Senior Citizens of Year named 3 Vilmont recall reasons Hastings residents and long-time volunteers Don Reid (left) and Nyla Nye were named 2002 Barry County Senior Citizens of the Year at the Barry Commission on Aging Picnic at Tyden Park last Thursday. Some 150 seniors gathered at the park for the annual luncheon, which featured food, games and great weather. For more pictures and story, see Page 3. by Patricia Johns Staff Writer A clarity hearing Wednesday on the pro­ posed recall of Rutland Township Supervi­ sor Roger Vilmont eliminated three rea­ sons, but kept four others. Construction starts on Pennock Health Services’ State Street Center by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Right after the first ceremonial shovels of dirt were turned, site preparations began Tuesday on Pennock Health Services’ new $2 million State Street Center in Hastings. To be located on five acres between the Kmart Plaza and the Barry County Sher­ iffs Department, the new building will house laboratory and radiology services, an occupational medicine program and patient account services. The new facility is expected to free up parking space at the Pennock HospitaVHealth & Wellness Center campus on Green Street and provide more conven­ ient services for patients at both places, ac­ cording to Matt Thompson, project man­ ager of the State Street Center and Pennock director of ancillary services. Target date for completion of the onestory, 14,000-square-foot center is June or July, he said. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Pen­ nock Hospital Board Chairman Bruce Gee said the hospital purchased the State Street property more than 10 years ago and cred­ ited the visionary planning of the hospital and Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton. The property was purchased because the hospital anticipated it would have to ex­ pand in the near future. Gee said, “because it has really provided a service to the peo­ ple of Barry County and surrounding serv­ ice areas." The hospital is expanding by about five pcrccnirach year, he noted. “For this (construction start) to happen today has taken a lot ot planning on the part of the hospital to get us to this point...The Board of Trustees, not only plays a role in this, but we also have real good leadership at the hospital. Some significant things have happened in the past 15 years, and 1 want to give credit to Dan Hamilton,” Gee said. Hamilton “has played a very significant role in causing Pennock Hospital to grow the way it has and providing these services to the people of Barry County,” he contin­ ued. “...The members of the Board of Trus- See PENNOCK, page 11 Wielding shovels during Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for Pennock Health Services’ new State Street Center are (from left) Gary Buckland. Pennock board member; Matt Thompson, Pennock director of ancillary services; Greg Koe­ nig of the Grand Rapids architectural firm of Beta Design Group; David Wren, Pen­ nock Board member; Bruce Gee. Pennock Board chairman; Jack Walker. Pennock Board member; and Todd G. Oosting of CD Barnes Associates. Inc. of Grand Rapids, general contractor of the project. Barry County Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw opened the clarity hearing by ex­ plaining that the hearing was to determine only if the petition could be clearly under­ stood by voters and that Vilmont could de­ fend himself against the charges. The pur­ pose of the hearing was not to determine whether or not Vilmont should be recalled. The hearing also docs not determine whether statements on the petition are ac­ curate. The petition was written by Rodney Ritsema, treasurer of the Rutland Recall Com­ mittee. Judge Shaw and County Clerk Deb­ bie Smith listened as both Vilmont and Jen­ nifer Carter, representing the recall com­ mittee, discussed the seven issues listed on the petition. Smith and Shaw constituted a quorum for the clarity hearing since County Treasurer Sue Vandecar was out of lown. Vilmont told the judge that while he did not agree with the first statement on the pe­ tition, having to do with the purchase of computer equipment, he did believe it to be clear and he could defend himself in refer­ ence to it. The recall committee also be­ lieved this to be clear. The clarity hearing rejected the second statement de&iing with a possible violation of the Open Meetings Act following a meeting since it was unclear to both Smith and Shaw whether Vilmont was one of those talking after the meeting. The third issue deals with Vilmont’s be­ ing overheard at a township meeting, com­ menting that he was tired of listening to residents with limited capacity intelligence. This issue was considered to be clear. Smith and Shaw ruled the concern of the committee listed in issue #4, that Vilmont excludes his campground from the require­ ments and restrictions of a seasonal camp­ ground and that some residents list the campground as their permanent address as unclear. Issue #5, a meeting scheduled by Vil­ mont to discuss increased farm production, was considered to be clear, even if inaccu­ rately written by the committee. The com­ mittee said that Vilmont called a “special meeting of the Rutland Township Board.” Vilmont told Judge Shaw that this was an “informational meeting” not a special meet­ ing- See RECALL, page 13 �TF. I >..1 j; ■ 1 ■ ;'.1 • i..t ( mi < .♦ a Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 City retirees unhappy with drug card changes A group of Hastings city retirees ap­ peared at the City Council meeting Mondaynight to express worries about the city’s plans to increase the co-pay they will be as­ sessed for prescription drugs. City employees who have retired have been paying cither $2 or $5 co-pays for the drug cards now will have to pay $20 for name brand prescription drugs or $10 for generic drugs under the nc " plan, which is in use for cunent city employees. City Manager Jeff Mansfield, in a memo to council members, said. “The cost for provision of health care insurance for our employees and retirees has skyrocketed over the past several years... Anyone pay­ ing even casual attention to the media lately knows that essentially all employers are ex­ periencing severe financial pressure due to steeply rising health insurance costs, and are facing changes accordingly. "During our recent negotiations with the various union and employee labor groups here at the city, we agreed to modify the standard prescription drug card co-pay amount to a $10/$20 drug card plan (ge­ neric drug/name-brand drug); resulting in a significantdecreasc in the premium for the drug cards. We do offer the opportunity for employees to "upgrade’ their drug card co­ pay amount to the traditional $5 plan at their option, with the employee paying the entire difference in the cost between the two plans... “In conformance with the wording in the News | Briefs.,. CONTINUED Comedy-mystery rehearsals begin The Thomapple Players will have rehearsals at Fish Hatchery Park Mon­ day, Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the comedy/mystery “No Crime Like The Present” at the Fish Hatch­ ery Park building. There will be a mandatory Sunday rehearsal Sept. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Central Elementary Schoo). The show will be presented Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. each night at Central. There are roles for six men and seven women, plus extras. Producer is Norma Jean Acker. The fall play will be directed by Carolyn Bush, and Bar­ bara Pruden will be the assistant direc­ tor. The Thomapple Players will be sell­ ing cookies during Summerfest. Pro­ ceeds will go to support the Thomap­ ple Players productions. The Thomappie Players’ float in the Summerfest parade will provide a sneak peek at the mysteiious goings on in “No Crime Like the Present.” Call Acker at 945-2332 or the Thor­ napple Arts Council at 945-2002 with questions about auditions for the fall p>»y- Comic psychologist will be BIE speaker Ada psychologist and humorist Dane Wysocki will be guest speaker a: this year's Business-Industry-Educa­ tion meeting at Hastings High School. The luncheon, co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce. is scheduled for noon Monday, Aug. 26, in the high school cafeteria. All residents of the community are welcome to attend. Wysocki, a child and family thera­ pist, has developed creative and inno­ vative techniques using magic and hu­ mor to build rapport and establish re­ lationships. He is a nationally recog­ nized speaker and entertainer. He is a graduate of the University of Michi­ gan and the University of Kentucky, where he was trained as a psycholo­ gist. He is a native of Toledo, but cur­ rently resides in Ada with his wife and two sons. The annual B-I-E meeting has served as the official “school-commu­ nity kickoff” of the new school year for the past 19 years, and presents the opportunity for the community's resi­ dents and school staff members to fo­ cus on how to work together for the benefit of the community's young people. Because lunch will be served at the meeting, the price of admission is $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the admin­ istrative offices of the school district, the high school office, the chamber of­ fice. and the offices of J-Ad Graphics and WBCH radio. labor agreements regarding retiree health care insurance, we now plan to convert the retiree health care insurance to reflect the same $10/$20 co-pay prescription drug card plan that the current working employ­ ees arc provided. As with the current work­ ing employees, the retirees will be given the option to "upgrade* their drug cards from the now standard $10/$20 card to the traditional $5 plan at their sole cost.” Mike Klovanich, former director of pub­ lic services, said he was upset about what was being done to retirees and the way the council seemed to be making it happen without any discussion with the retirees. "I think it’s low to do that to our retir­ ees," Klovanich said. "And it was such a big secret. We didn’t know anything about it, we weren’t notified.” Klovanich said he received a $2 pre­ scription card when he retired about 10 years ago, but now he’ll have to pay 10 times that much if he must order name brand prescription drugs. Mansfield said the city has tried to pro­ vide affordable health care, but, “We have been unable to solicit quotes from compet­ ing vendors because the other insurance providers simply do not offer the health care insurance plans that our retirees have been provided. In fact, even Blue Cross/Blue Shield no longer offers the health care insurance plans enjoyed by our retirees (the $2 and $5 drug card plans). Summer Splash slated In Lake 0 Lake Odessa’s first “Summer Splash” celebration will be held Fri­ day, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23­ 25. Activities will include a beach dance, teen street dance, boat parade, pancake breakfast, threc-on-three bas­ ketball. rock wall and obstacle course, children's carnival games, kids’ bouncing tent and dunk tank, country and blues concert, chicken barbecue, Sunday morning community worship service and a modified tractor pull. Fontana concert finale scheduled The finale Saturday, Aug. 17, of the Fontana Summer Music Festival at the Pierce cedar Creek Institute will bring many of tue musicians from previous concerts together in a celebration of music. The program, which is sched­ uled for 7 p.m., will include the music of Brahms, Mozart, Schubert, Beetho­ ven and Bach. Cookies and punch will be served following the concerts at the Pierce Cedar Creek. Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute will give concert goers a chance to walk some of the trails if they arrive before the concert as well as enjoy cookies afterward. All Saturday night concerts are at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on West Cloverdale Road in Hastings. Concerts are given in Three Rivers Fridays and at the Emporium in Shel­ byville Sundays. The Emporium also offers Wednesday evening concerts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students with ID and children accom­ panied by adults. For information about the Fontana Summer Festival, call 616-387-2362. : and has to custom tailor the plans to meet their needs, significantly increasing the cost of the plans." Mansfield added in the memo. ‘"We will be working with our health care insurance vendors to offer informational seminars and training to assist our employees and retirees in finding ways to minimize any increase in out-of-pocket costs associated with the change in the drug card. The use of mail or­ der drug purchasing plans (or Internet­ based plans) and the use of generic drugs Local officials rally in Lansing supporting veto override to save community services by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Wearing badges emblazoned with the message ""Don't hide from the override." a delegation of officials from Barry County was part of Tuesday’s “Rally at the Capi­ tol.” They gathered to protest Gov. John Engler’s veto of the 2003 stale budget and urge the Michigan Senate and State House to override it. The trip was worth the time for Barry aijd hundreds of other government officials from around the state who showed up for the rally. State lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to override Engler's veto, saving $845 mil­ lion in revenue sharing funding for the state's counties, villages, cities and town­ ships. More than $2 million in revenue sharing funds for community services was at stake for local governmental units in Barry. “It was a good day in Lansing,” said Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, who went to the capitol. “We had a real good showing for Barry. It was a good rally.” Going to Lansing demonstrated to law­ makers that revenue sharing funds are im­ portant to Barry County "and important enough to show up for,” he said. Barry County government’s budget would have been shaved by $1,114,000 impacting 10 percent of its budget - if the Legislature had not agreed to override the veto. The total loss for ail the governmental units in the county would have been $2.3 million, Brown said. “It’s a lot of money. A lot of local serv­ ices would have been lost," he added. Barry commissioners even changed their regular Tuesday meeting date to Monday. Aug. 12 so six ci the eight-member panel could joumcjl to Lansing for the rally. In addition^ to Brown. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic, County Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, commissioners Wayne Adams, Jim French, Clare Tripp and Tom Wilkinson car-pooled to the rally. When the Barry commissioners and Brown went to State Rep. Gary Newell’s office, Newell was already in caucus on the House floor. Brown said, but they left him a note asking for his support of the over­ ride. “He obviously was listening,” Brown said. While Barry’s commissioners didn't »ake any signs or bullhorns as some other rally participants did. there were many colorful portrayals of fiscal dismay on the capitol grounds. Barry County Economic Development Director Dixie Sladel-Manshum snapped a photograph of one protester dressed in a skull mask and black clothing to represent the ‘death of public services.’ The person carried a sign that said the governor’s “veto gives death to local services and struggling communities.” Others from Barn’ who were part of the rally, besides Stadcl-Manshum. included Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. Hastings Economic Development Director Joe Rahn. Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers. Rutland Township Clerk Robin McKenna, and Rutland Township Treas­ urer Sandra Greenfield. Barry commissioners on Monday adopted a resolution stating that the gover­ nor’s veto "causes a direct and real threat to the citizens of Barry County” because the “veto threatens the public safety, environ­ ment and quality of life for all Michigan citizens.” The state’s constitution requires the state to provide funding for mandated services and revenue sharing has been a source of faithful funding for those required pro­ grams. “County government provides law en­ forcement. judicial administration, public health, mental heath and environmental services, many of which are required by law, and the state legislature has continued to adopt laws which increase the responsi­ bilities and cost to counties in providing these services,” the resolution said. "Based upon the governor's stated rea­ son forthis veto relating to the pending bal­ lot proposals in the general election in No­ vember (which he fears may cost the state about $1 billion if approved),...without an immediate override of the governor’s veto by our elected representatives, the citizens of Barry County will not know whether their services, public safety and quality of life may be drastically impacted,” the reso­ lution continued. “...Whatever budgetary considerations or fiscal restraints currently facing the state as a result of the current economic environ­ ment, the state has many options available Brad Warren Brad Warren named new Page principal by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Brad Warren taught for 15 years in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools, including fifth grade at Page Elementary School and at the middle school. Two years ago he left to take a principal's position with the Wyo­ ming public schools. His return to the Thomapple Kellogg school district became official Monday, Aug. 12, when the Board of Education named him principal at Page Elementary. He replaces Patricia Koeze, who is now the assistant superintendent for the TK district. Superintendent Kevin Konarska said, "During the interview process one candi­ date really stood out. Brad Warren. He was the first choice for this position." Warren said, “1 did not want to leave the Wyoming schools as much as I wanted to return to the Thomapple Kellogg District. I am excited about this opportunity and know I have a real example to follow at Page." Warren has already begun getting ready for the new school year. He attended the administrative retreat Wednesday, Aug. 14. Warren’s wife. Deb, is a former teacher al McFall Elementary. The couple has one daughter. Sophia. See VETO, continued page 13 Broadway-Apple traffic light likely Car show to help Special Olympics The first annual “Pride In Your Ride” vehicle car show to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Spe­ cial Olympics of Michigan Saturday, Aug. 17, will be held at CarQuest, comer of North Broadway and State in Hastings. The show is open to all classes of vehicles, including cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles and anything else with a motor. The entry fee is $5 and all proceeds go to the Special Olympics. Several Special Olympians will be on hand to serve as judges and work the event. The four-hour event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a law enforcement dunk tank in which $5 will by three chances to dunk a law enforcement official. Other items of interest include a 50/50 drawing, whack-a-car, dash plaques, trophies and door prizes every 30 minutes. Food concessions will also be on-hand, with prices around $1. There is expected to be 150 cars at the event and there is local parking for visitors available. The event is accepting donations and anyone interested in donating a door prize can call CarQuest at 945­ 3421. can certainly impact their cost for prescrip­ tion drugs." Mansfield said the change in drug card plans may he implemented as early as Oc­ tober. Pictured at the capitol during the rally to save state revenue sharing funds are Barry County Economic Development Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum and Hast­ ings Mayor Frank Campbell. Among those representing Barry County at the rally in Lansing were (from left) commissioners Jim French, Clare Tripp. Sandy James. County Administrator Mi­ chael Brown, commissioners Wayne Adams and Jetf MacKenzie and Baltimore Township Supervisor George Cullers. Plans for a traffic light at the Broadway­ Apple Street intersection arc looking good after the Michigan Department of Trans­ portation recently expressed its willingness to install the signal. The MDOT’s signal warrant analysis at various intersections in the city as re­ quested by the City Council earlier this year, found that the Broadway-Apple Street intersection meets the warrants for installa­ tion of a traffic signal at this location. City manager Jeff Mansfield said the MDOT is willing to proceed with the installation of the signal upon receipt of a resolution com­ mitting the city to a relatively small finan­ cial obligation for installation and mainte­ nance of the signal. The MDOT is also willing to install dual overhead flashers at the State-Market Street intersection at no cost to the city. “We are currently working with the MDOT to develop answers to several ques­ tions we have as a staff regarding the re­ sults of the analysis and the installation of the Apple-Broadway traffic signal,” said Mansfield. Some of these questions arc: • Will the Broadway-Apple and Broad­ way-State signals be interconnected for co­ ordinated operation? • Can the city have an override for emer­ gency vehicles installed on the signal to get clear cast-west passage through the Apple Street light during emergency operations? • What warrants were and were not met at the various intersections? The traffic light at the intersection was related plans by the city to close Mill Street from Jefferson to Michigan Avenue to ac­ commodate construction of a new library. The MDOT did not recommend installa­ tion of a signal at the comer Mill Street and Broadway and it did not recommend a sig­ nal at North Broadway and State Road (however, dual overhead Hashers will be retained). The City Council probably will act on the recommendation at its next meeting Monday. Aug. 26. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 - Page 3 Teacher protection orders remain after Tuesday hearing bv Marv McDonough Staff Writer Most of the personal protection orders against a fired Hastings teacher and his family will remain in force, Barry Circuit Judge James Fisher has decided. Fisher heard motions by Dave Hagon, his wife Ilona, and adult son Patrick Hagon to dismiss the PPOs at a hearing Tuesday. The PPOs covered Hastings School Su­ perintendent Carl Schocssel, his wife, Loretta, Hastings High School Principal Tim Johnston, his wife, Lori, high school Athletic Director Steve Hoke and technol­ ogy assistant Jeanne Hussey. They also in­ cluded blanket PPOs for the Hastings School District. The PPOs require the Hagons to stay away from those protected by them. Fisher signed the original orders for the PPOs June 27. After the hearing Tuesday Fisher dis­ missed the PPOs against the school district and Loretta Schocssel and kept the other PPOs. Attorney David Tripp argued that the PPOs did not meet legal requirements be­ cause there was no stalking taking place and there were no repeated incidents of har­ assment. both of which are required for a PPO to be issued. Fisher ruled that Hagon and his wife and son were acting in concert, thus acts cited by the school administrators as grounds for the PPOs could be lumped together to ful­ fill the requirements of the PPO statute. After the hearing the Hagons said they would appeal the judge's ruling. Hagon said the school administrators were not really worried about their personal safety, but were merely “posturing” in an attempt to influence the outcome of a charge Hagon has filed with the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. Hagon is claiming the school district dis­ criminated against him because of a learn­ ing disorder that made it difficult for him to fill out paperwork and fulfill other adminis­ trative requirements pertaining to his job. Hagon is claiming the school system failed to provide reasonable accommodation to him because of his disabilities, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Patrick Hagon said after Tuesday’s hear­ ing that he was “outraged" by the judge's ruling. “I’ve never threatened any of these people." he said. Dave Hagon called the ruling “political.” “This judge signed the order.” he said (meaning Fisher signed the original orders for the PPOs). “They play golf together,” he said of Fisher and the school administra­ tors. Comments made by Ilona during a phone conversation in June with district technol­ ogy assistant Jeanne Hussey were the main impetus for the district to seek PPOs. Schocssel testified that he was told by Hussey that three times during a phone conversation. Ilona told her. “I want to get a gun. go to school and shoot them all.” “Jeanne said she thought Mrs. Hagon was hysterical.” Schocssel said. “She said. ’I think the Hagons are on the edge and 1 think they’re capable of anything.’” Schocssel said he then contacted the city police and the school system’s attorney. Schocssel said he was “very concerned" at the time. “At one time I worked for a superinten­ dent who was shot and killed by a teacher.” he said. He said he also recalled an incident “a few years ago when a superintendent in Chelsea was shot and killed by a teacher who was being disciplined.” Hussey testified during Tuesday’s hear­ ing that Ilona told her she would like to get in a car. bring a gun to the school and start shooting people. Ilona disputed Hussey’s testimony, say­ ing she told Hussey. “You haven’t lived in our shoes. You know what they've been doing the past year and a half. I could shoot them all. but the lord won’t let me.” Ilona said she was very upset by Hussey prior to making the remark. Hussey testi­ fied she’d called Ilona to tell her she wanted the Hagons to stay away from her and her family and keep her out of the dis­ pute between the Hagons and the school district. Hussey admitted that she raised her voice to Ilona and that Ilona hung up on her Hussey said that she called Ilona back after Ilona hung up. and it was during the second phone call that Ilona made her re­ mark about shooting people. Hussey claimed she was hoping Ilona would not answer the second call and she could leave a message on the answering machine telling the Hagons to leave her and her family alone. Hussey testified that she and the Hagons arc neighbors, and at one point Hagon flew his airplane over her house so close that “if I was standing on my roof I could have touched it." “I felt this was a threat.” Hussey testi­ fied. Hussey also claimed that her son had See PROTECTION on page 14 Seniors enjoy picnic, congratulate seniors of the year The 12th annual Commission on Aging senior citizens' picnic last Thursday fea­ tured food, games, prizes, perfect weather and special recognition for two of the sen­ iors attending. Hastings residents Nyla Nye, 74, and Don Reid, 79, were named Senior Citizens of the Year at the picnic, held annually to give seniors across the county a chance to gather in one place and have a good time. “We have meal site/ friendship centers in Woodland, Nashville. Delton and Hast­ ings,” COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington explained. “So wc get them to­ gether once a year to socialize and enjoy food and games.” Some 150 seniors attended the picnic, held at Tyden Park in Hastings. This is the fourth year the COA has named a Senior Citizen of the Year. The purpose of the award is to “recognize the talent and contributions older people make to the community," Pennington said. Past winners include Kensingcr Jones, Florence Marble, and Joyce Weinbrecht. Wcinbrecht was one of those nominating Nye for the award this year. Weinbrecht wrote on her nominating form that Nye is “dependable, precise,” and “gets things done." Harland Nye, who also nominated Nyla, wrote that Nye “is a person of un­ questioned ethics and integrity. Everyone who works with her finds her to be very congenial and agreeable. She offers and takes suggestions in a very comfortable way, and is very even-tempered. She en­ joys helping others, and doesn't ask for thanks or recompense. She also believes it is important that a job be done right.” Nye was an elementary school secretary in the 1950s and worked for Hazeltine and Perkins wholesale drug company for some nine years in the 1960s. She is a life mem­ ber of the Barry County Historical Society and the Pioneer Memorial Association of Fenton and Mundy townships in Genesee County. Nye “has worked very hard on the COA greeting card projects, leading a volunteer group in making and selling greeting cards,” wrote Weinbrecht. “She volunteers to help in many COA projects, contributing time, ideas, labor, crafts and table decora­ tions for special events.” She is an active participating member of the Historical So­ ciety, serving as archivist and member of the board of directors. According to Harland, Nye “has spent untold hours as chair and chief worker for the World War II Barry County Veterans’ Book” being put together by the Historical Society. “This included interviewing veter­ ans and writing biographies for many of the 1,500 veterans who will be included.” He said Nye has also done volunteer work for the Lakewood Community Ambu­ lance for several years, working every Fri­ day night and one Sunday a month. She has served as unofficial social director for her former church for many years, planning church dinners, wedding banquets, and re­ ceptions, etc. “For over two decades she has planned 3nd carried out the Endsley family reunion, which sometimes num­ bered over 100 people,” Harland said. She is a recent recipient of the Heart of Gold award for outstanding community service from the Volunteer Center of Barry County. “She rarely refuses a request for help with any activity, and gives 100 percent,” Weinbrecht wrote. “She is very family-ori­ ented and entertains family and friends on many occasions during the year. Her pres­ ence in the community has touched many lives, more than wc will ever know. She represents senior citizens at their best." Reid also received glowing comments from the five people who nominated him and others who wrote in support of the nomination. Kathleen Allen of Thomapple Manor said his character traits include “kindness, thoughtfulness, care for all. a sense of humor, responsibility.” and “fun­ loving.” Reid worked for Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co. for 30 years, was Barry County building inspector for 10 years, and Seniors enjoyed bingo and other games during the picnic. Marvel Wyble of Nashville matched the red. white and blue decor of the picnic. “Don was already a treasured member ofthis family and was one oft first to make me welcome. 1 knew he was very nice man andplaym the piano for the residents on Riday afternoons. He always had a smile and a cheeryhelio as he entered the facility and a funny joke or comment upon “Don always plays the same song for his last number of the day — “Show Me the Way to Go Home" — but doesn’t sing the usual words. He and the residents have their own words. “Rita Pitts, our former activity director, retired about a year ago. As part of her re­ tirement party Don created a video of pic­ tures put to music that captured the best of Rita. This was really a gift for all of us. It brought many laughs, tears and remem­ brances. “Don plays requests, but ahp will just look at one of us here at the Manor and re­ member a apM^gfMpeciallyJ^c. He not only makes tnc residents feel special, but also the staff. “There is much more to share about this kind, thoughtful, talented and giving man than I can put on paper. So please know that if you select Don as Senior of the Year you won’t have a problem finding people to celebrate." According to Maxine Fcdewa, who also nominated Reid, Don is “always friendly," is “civic-minded,” and “has done many things for youth groups." According to Donald Johnson, Reid “has been into everything for the community.” Agnes Perkins said Reid is “very goodhearted and volunteers for many worthy causes." According to Allen, “he is a very kind and caring person who has given selflessly to all the residents of Barry County. He is our senior citizen of the year every year.” Nye and Reid received a plaque and flowers, a portrait sitting at White’s Pho­ tography, gift certificates from Mills Land­ ing, and a Kmart gift card. They will also ride in the Hastings Summerfest parade. According to Pennington, “each year the selection committee has more and more difficulty selecting a winner from among the many outstanding nominees. This year wc had good representation from aruund the county, including Middleville and Nashville. Wc also had a nice mix of male and female nominees. This year’s winners really stand out in the extreme number of hours they have given to the community through their volunteer service.” Jean Withey and great grandson Gunner Tobias play lawn darts during the COA picnic. Five generations of the Withey family attended the picnic. of Thomapple Manor owned a skating rink at Thornapple Lake. He helped start and run the Hastings Public Access TV channel for 12 years. For the past two-plus decades, he has played the organ for various functions as well as regu­ larly at the COA, Golden Moments, Oakview, Tendercare and Thornapple Manor. He is a member of the Nashville Baptist Church, where he played for Sun­ day school. According to Linda Van Houten of Thor­ napple Manor, when she arrived at the Manor as receptionist. “Don was already a treasured member of this family and was one of the first to make me feel welcome. 1 knew' he was a very nice man and played the piano for the residents on Friday after­ noons. He always had a smile and a cheery hello as he entered the facility and a funny joke or comment upon leaving. What I didn’t know but soon learned about Don is that each time he arrived to entertain the residents he would bring along some sort of prop — i.e., a plastic potted flower that sang, crazy hats, stuffed animals, or a pup­ pet. Don has quite an extensive wardrobe, too. including the appropriate attire for every holiday and special occasion. Chelsea LaJoye played the cello during the picnic. (She was joined by mother Patti on keyboard and sister Jennifer on violin.) From left, Margaret Belson, Barbara Signor and Charles Vincent check out the new bridge spanning the Thomapple at Tyden Park. �Page 4 - The Hast-ngs Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 k- I LETTERS from our readers Is gun ownership relevant in crime story? Dear editor, I feel the need to take up an issue that this paper also felt necessary to address in the Aug. 1 issue, concerning Lonnie Bar­ low. First and foremost. I d*> appreciate the fact that the Banner prints the local "Court News." It's really nice to have such easy ac­ cess to what our local judicial system is busy with or has been busy with in the re­ cent past. I like that. But I must say that though Lonnie Bar­ low appears to be a criminal and has been charged as such (and I do agree with the charges), there is no reason that his gun collection should have made it into that ar­ ticle at all. Did he commit a crime with those guns? No. not that I can see in the ar­ ticle. The article simply states that he was guilty of marijuana charges and nothing else. There was no armed robbery, no as­ sault with a deadly weapon, no murder or attempted murder with a firearm, not even a charge leading to possession of an illegal firearm. So I just don't sec how the fact that he had collected guns since he was 12 i.ad any bearing on the article. I personally received my first gun at 8 years of age from my father. It was a .22 that he purchased to teach me proper gun safety with. 1 have continued to purchase guns since, and I enjoy them greatly. Is this a crime? Should you put this in your "Court News?" No, I don't think so. 1 understand that he (Barlow) did have drugs in the home and he did indeed have firearms in the home and that the two to­ gether don’t mix and the combination can be considered illegal, but he wasn't given such a charge. But honestly, what did the one have to do with the other in the article? Nothing, that's what the one had to do with the other. The only reason that things like this gun statement even make it into the "Police Beat" or "Court news" is so that the liberal anti-gun agenda can be pressed just a little further. How does putting the irrelevant gun ownership statement in the "Court News" further the anti-gun agenda? By at­ taching a criminal air to gun ownership, and that is how the anti-gun agenda gets just a little stronger in the minds of readers without them even realizing it is happening while they read it. So. simply put, attaching the gun state­ ment to the Lonnie Barlow article was as relevant as if someone were to print: Jeffery Dahmer raped, maimed, killed, and ate multiple people and was found guilty of ‘Control’ is key word in domestic violence all charges, and oh by the </ay, he also may have voted Democrat since the age of 18. Does this make all Democrat's criminals? No. Does it prove that they have a crazy enough agenda that a cannibalistic serial killer would vote for them? Possibly. I would like to thank the Banner for the opportunity this paper offers its readers to speak th ir minds. This paper has always impressed me with its willingness to allow citizens to freely take advantage of their First Amendment rights. Now please allow us to practice our Second Amendment rights with out further infringement. Craig Alan Jenkins Jr. Freeport Don’t be fooled, vote bums out To the editor. Gov. John Engler's denial of revenue sharing funds to the 87th House District was devastating, both from a budgeting and humanistic view. It sent commissioners in both Barry and Ionia Counties scrambling to cover the $1.1 million shortfall to each. Furthermore, townships in both counties faced cuts of $9,350 to $110,449, with like cuts to all villages and cities. On the hunur. side, local officials made planned cuts in personnel, reduced services, and planned the closure of county facilities. These actions would have devastated fami­ lies, endangered lives and disrupted service to tax paying citizens. Don’t buy into State Rep. Gary Newell (R-Saranac) saving the day with his vote to overturn Engler’s revenue sharing cuts. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee and vice chairman of the Fiscal Oversight Sub-committee, Newell and his Know Your Legislators... Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. * U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican* 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Republican friends with Gov. Engler set the stage for this fiasco. They have feathered their own nest with pay and benefit raises while sticking it to working people with higher taxes and fewer services, all the while running up a billion dollar budget deficit. Make them stop toying with the lives of hard working Americans. The old saying "vote the bums out" is ever more true today. It’s time for a change. Rebecca Lukasiewicz, candidate 87th District House, Hastings We deserve local government we have To the editor: You get what you asked for. It’s hard for me to believe that a great number of people were upset with the Barry County Board of Commissioners for putting the COA and Health Department Why no water at cemetery? To the editor: I wonder why the Rutland Township Cemetery has no waler? The last four times I have been there to visit the family plot, I have had to bring my own water from Grand Rapids. Larry Moore. Grand Rapids facilities at the comer of North Broadway and West Woodlawn. They had the opportunity to vote out the commissioners who approved the project, yet they did nothing and let them get re­ elected. They get what they deserve. As long as you do not use your vote, what feat do any of the commissioners have when they do not heed the peoples* will? The Gty Council will be the next group up for a vote, next year. If you don’t like the way they are handling the library issue, vote them out. Hastings is a nice community. Don’t let a few ignore the people of Hastings and vote for their own special interests. Your vote does count. If you don't exer­ cise it, you don’t care enough to change the current political system. Don Bowers, Hastings Write Us A letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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I have listened and heard many who question the “why” in domestic violence Why would he or she stay in a relationship or go back to the same circumstances '.hat left them in harm's way to begin with? “Control” is the key word. In fact it is the only word that describes this unfortu­ nate set of circumstances. It begins subtly without thought to what is going on, the person falling into the controlled pattern is not even aware. The ones who fall into such controlled situations are lacking self worth. They, for whatever reason, I ave been made to feel less significant in life than those around them. This may stem from verbal or physical abuse as a child. Whatever the case may be, the reality is still the same. These same cir­ cumstances brought from childhood carry through to adulthood and can be passed on. if not curbed. There was a 16-year-old girl in the ninth grade who felt this lacking. She met a boy who seemed wonderful, or so she thought. I believe these people who assume con­ trol stalk their prey carefully, looking for the vulnerable. This boy won the 16-yearold girl over by listening to her thoughts and agreeing. Then he talked her into be­ lieving he was the one who could be her Knight in Shining Armor. She would find out as time went that on his smooth talking and kindly appearance would carry a high price. This price would be abuse beyond any S&adlio*... What about open primary? thus far in her life. The abuse was verbal and physical of all kinds, even non- con­ sensual sex. If his wishes were not com­ plied with, the abuse would take on a more heinous disposition, such as asking her if she ever saw a match bum twice as he threw it on her lips. He would bruise her arms and give her a bloody nose in school if she didn't comply with his wishes. He would tell her when to bath and brush her teeth. He would tell her what to wear and not to wear. She eventually would need professional help to gain strength to leave the clutches of this controlling boy. When one is con­ trolled it is like being a mouse in a maze. She is shown the way out and then let back where the process begins again. You question, why? Respect is the word that should be noted. Until that word is up­ held by all, domestic violence will continue to exist. Control will feed on the emotion­ ally deprived. Domestic violence shows many faces. Do we continually slap the hands of the perpetrators and wait for them to make re­ turn visits to our courts? Isn’t one inhumane act against another enough? Until those who are oppressed can stand up and say “no more,” assistance in these areas will need to be repeated. A survivor. Hastings (Name withheld by request) Why the Rutland supervisor must go To the editor: Why recall Rutland Township Supervi­ sor Roger Vilmont? Mr. Vilmont managed to get some citi­ zen participation in the township business by bringing up a junk ordinance. Now we are paying attention. Now we are asking questions, and we do not like some of the answers we are getting on the way he con­ ducts business. A township supervisor should not adver­ tise special meetings of the Township Board, when the board didn't approve a special meeting. He should not make large purchases without prior board approval. He should not send letters saying the board members said things they didn’t say. We also question: • Why he told the Banner twice "we don’t have an ordinance" when we do. • Why he told the Banner the computer purchase he made (without prior approval), was for $4,0i<» to $5,000 when he person­ ally placed the order for $7,000 (and less than two weeks later told the board it was for $6,700). • Why he refused to answer questions, during the open comments portion of a Township Board meeting, and told another board member not to answer questions? • Why he would say in public "he is not going to listen to people with limited men­ tal capacity" just because they disagree with him? We wonder what he says about board members who disagree with him. • Was it in the township's best interest to pursue a lawsuit against a local farmer? • Was it in the township’s best interest to pursue a lawsuit to stop the Michigan Blues Festival (after two trouble-free years)? • Who is he planning to sue next, if he has his way? This has all come to light in a short pe­ riod of time. What else has he done that hasn't been exposed yet? What else might he do if allowed to complete his term? Wc don't feel it’s in the townships best interests to allow him to continue to use the power of his office to abuse the citizens of Rutland Township. The Rutland Recall Committee HASTINGS Secretary of State Candace Miller has proposed tht Michigan's August primary election be open rather than closed, allowing people to split their tickets? How do you feel about that? Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PManodb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobo Prasrient V<ca Preaident Steven Jacobs Secrwtary/Traaaurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) • Shelly Sutler Patricia Johns Matt Cowall Ruth Zachary Mai y McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • John Musse, Hastings: Klasoema VamBenburg, Carlton Center AlTaytor, Hastings: Allie Smith, Hastings: Kelsey Viher, Hastings: Wes Pion, Hastings: “It is only common sense to have an open primary. 1 think most people agree with me.” “I agree that an open pri­ mary would be better. Then the votes of people who split their tickets would count.” “Yes, an open primary would be a good idea. One reason why I don’t often vote in primary elections is that I can’t vote for the peo­ ple I want to.” “1 think it is a good idea. When I vote in the general election I vote for the per­ son, not the party. I would like to have that opportunity in the primary election.” “This is definitely a good idea. Maybe more people would vote.” “This is a good idea which might make it easier for people to vote in primary elections.” Clawhod ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am. to 5 30 pm.. Saturday* 8 30 a.m. bl Noon Scott Ommen DanBuerge Jerry Johnson Jonathan Jacoos Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counbes $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 - Page 5 l€TT€RS...from Our Readers Financial FOCUS Boy died watching the sport he loved To the editor I am writing on behalf of M/C Supply Ltd. and myself in regards to the motocross accident that happened last month at our lo­ cal county fail. Our dealership has sponsored this event for a number of years since it was intro­ duced as being a part of the Barry County Fair. This event was so huge they split it up into two nights of nothing but heart thump­ ing racing, involving the youngest of nov­ ice riders to the oldest professionals com­ peting for that checkered flag. Sold out crowds filledthe stands with the most en­ thusiastic fans you will ever see at an event of this dimension. I’ve been in the power sports business for nine years, and I've seen first hand at what it takes to be a professional factory rider and a backyard wannabe, and that is enthu­ siasm and education. As sponsors and spectators, our dealer­ ship was having an awesome time that night, mingling with our customers we have acquired as friends and cheering on our 17 racers. The night ended by a very horrible accident, for us resulting in a pit stop to the hospital to check on three of the four boys involved. At the time, they all seemed to be doing all right, with the ex­ ception of the fourth boy, Josh Eddy, who went into Grand Rapids by air med. Being a parent myself, I can only imag­ ine what was going through the minds of Sharon, Angie, De loris and Jody to have found out that their boys had been hurt in a sport that they loved so much. Going back to work on Monday morn­ ing, I was wondering how could I ever sell another dirt bike after what 1 had just wit­ nessed. My answer was that we arc here to provide the avenue in which certain indi- viduals decide to enjoy their choices in life to ride. Whether they ride or are spectators, there is always that potential risk. Rider safety stems from so many different angles, from the helmet they choose to the track they ride on. Being a spectator for this ac­ tivity is always risky because you’re view­ ing an event so closely among high-pow­ ered vehicles, and spectators tend to want to be up close and personal. This was a hor­ rible accident at the expense of four boys enjoying the sport they all have come to love. But what about the boy who was walking down the sidewalk and all of a sudden a car left the road and hit him? The sidewalk is made for the pedestrian and the road is for the car. Even though wc jcc the sidewalk being only a few feet away from the road we cannot insist on a guardrail or cage to be put around the sidewalk. And we cannot take the will from the boy to walk down the sidewalk to his friend’s house. Here at M/C Supply Ltd. we can only hope that the mental and physical scars of this accident does not affect what these boys love. When I learned that Josh Duits had been released from one hospital, only to be transported later to another, I was able to talk to his mom and I asked that she give him a kiss on the cheek from us girls al MC Supply, Exactly one week from that night, I learned of his passing. At his funeral, there was no way I could speak on MC Supply’s or my behalf. I only found comfort in knowing he was surrounded by the best things in life — family and friends. I hope Josh can still feel that kiss on his cheek. Kim A. Rathbun, M/C Supply Ltd. History about Algonquin Lake faulty To the editor This is in reply to the letter by Sarah Lcpak that appeared in last week’s (Aug. 8) edition of the Banner: Algonquin Lake and its swimming area hold happy memories for many, including Ms. Sherk. She also was bom there, and her parents have lived there for more than 40 years. In fact, I believe they live in one of the two plats that were originally desig­ nated to have the use of and dictate the use of the beach, park arra and dam. That does­ n't include Iroquois Trail's north side. Ms. Lepak is a short-timer, and her his­ tory of lake is inaccurate. Years ago, some­ one from her side of the lake called the DNR about some small boys in a boat with a BB gun. Please don't mention the Algon­ quin Lake Association to me. I was a mem­ ber once and that is final. Montgomery was mentioned — it seems back when the four-foot drain tube that goes from the dam under the road into the creek capsized, he, Larry Haywood and probably Pat Siiarp decided it should be filled with dirt. Haywood called me and wanted to dig into mj bank across the road so he could fill the hole. That folks, would have raised the lake level and caused it to run over, taking the park and the boat ramp with it. Then Haywood's house would have been gone. I called the Barry County Road Commission while they were contacting the DNR in Plainwell. The rest is history. The Road Commission saved the day. I had the store from 1957 to 1971 and I have seen many kids grow up there and I'm proud of a lot of them. I have seen over 50 cars parked there, people swimming, etc., coming and going all day, God only knows how many. In fact a lot of them were from around the lake. The only person to drown there from 1957 to 1971 was a young child unattended who wasn't in the swimming area. Regarding Ms. Lepak's statement "the lake has always been private before expan­ sion in early 1920s,” that was just a creek between four pot holes called Kirk, Doud, HASTINGS 4 Long and Dollar Lakes back then. Ill bet it would surprise you that the work was done by horses then. There certainly are some very nice peo­ ple left on Algonquin Lakes, and my memoriesof the years at the store and most all of my customers are golden; they will always be cherished and remembered. Which brings to mind, there were three doors into the store I had car gas out front, boat gas in the back, and fuel oil at the end of the store. I couldn’t move that fast today! Those arc real memories. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville HELP WANTED Medical Assistant (to cover marketing costs). Together, these charges can reduce your overall return. Bui when you buy a stock, you typically pay only a one-time commission — and the same is true when you sell the slock. 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Let’s take a quick look at some of them: Advantages of Mutual Funds • Diversification — When you buy a mutual fund, you automatically achieve a degree of diversification, because each fund may invest in dozens, or even hundreds, of different securities — stocks, bonds. Treasury bills, money market accounts, etc. This diversification can help lessen the — STOCKS — The following prices are from the dose of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T SBC Communications Anheuser Butch CMS Energy Coca Cola DaimlerChrysler Dow Chemical Exxon-Mobil Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. IBM XPenney Johnson 4 Johnson Kmart Kellogg's Company McDonalds Sears Semco Energy Spartan Motors TCF Financial Pharmacia & Upjohn Wal-Mart Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 10.00 26.63 52.12 8.79 50.26 42.56 29.30 34.84 26.41 1751 11.44 ' 43.56 8.55 71.90 16.15 53.37 .61 34.62 22.66 42.05 8.74 10.10 48.25 44.95 48.71 $315.35 $4.58 8482.39 1.36 >.69 +54 +1.49 +.86 ♦2.39 +1.66 ♦128 ♦1.44 -1.65 -.50 -.72 +.72 +.30 +4.00 -.60 ♦229 -.04 ♦133 -.32 •1.15 +.18 -.20 +2.47 +2.35 +1.43 +$9.00 $.04 +206.30 -200M impact of downturns that affect one partic­ ular type of financial asset. • Professional management — Mutual funds are run by professional money man­ agers who possess years of expenence in analyzing the markets and selecting the mix of securities needed to achieve a fund's par­ ticular goals — growth, income, growth and income, etc. Of course, there's no guar­ antee that your fund's managers will live up to your expectations. Yet. there's no deny­ ing the fact that, just by investing in a mutu­ al fund, you are putting a great deal of expertise to work on your behalf. • Affordability — It doesn't take much money to invest in mutual funds. In fact, you can set up a bank authorization to auto­ matically invest as little as $25 per month in some funds. Thus, it's easy to invest in a variety of mutual funds — which will fur­ ther diversify your portfolio. Advantages of Stocks • Potential for bigger gains — If you own an individual stock, and it doubles tn price, then you've made a 100 percent profit. But if your mutual fund owns that same stock, the overall value of the fund may only increase slightly, if at all. However, the price of your single stock also could drop by half. If this same stock were in a mutual fund, the drop would not result in such a drastic decline in the fund's net asset value. • Lower investment costs — When you buy a mutual fund, you may have to pay a sales charge — also known as a "load" — along with operating expenses, which include management fees and 12b-1 fees also the one who will decide when to sell it. Therefore, you'll control when you pay taxes on your gains. As with any type of investment, stocks and mutual funds carry risks, including the potential loss of principal. It's important to understand these risks, as well as the poten­ tial benefits, before you invest. Your invest­ mem professional can help you evaluate your situation to determine if mutual funds and stocks are suitable for you. Ultimately, you may find that a combination of funds and stocks will help you meet your long­ term goils. Hastings ZBA meeting Aug. 20 is canceled The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday evening. Aug. 20. has been canceled. The next ZBA meeting will be held al 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. in City Hall coun­ cil chambers. We make COPIES, including FULL COLOR! J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS North ofHatthtp on Highway M-43 “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Must be able to work Monday. Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. Io 5:00 p.m. for a busy doctor's office. Competitive wage & benefits. Send resume to: Administrator, 1761 W. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. Ml 49058. Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Karen Kelly. “I could have just as easily gone to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, but I chose the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Pennock is large enough to provide state-of-the-art technology, but small enough to provide personalized care, where the staff actually knows you by name long after discharge!” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional progressive care. To leant more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at 945-1749. Covenant Transport It’s Our Pledge Solos 83# Teams 83# EXFERMNCEO ORMERS OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS Karen Kelly with sons Michael & Dillon Wayland, MI Pennock Partner, Oscar deGoa, M.D. OB/GYN Pennock HEALTH ^^SERVICES u pto{t”‘on11' pro«re‘Mvi f,>*nneti in Pe{S°n 1009 W. Green Stree Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 Harlan A. "Bud" Middaugh LAKE ODESSA Harlan A. -Bud” Middaugh, age 74, of Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday evening, Aug. 9. 2002. He was bom in Eagle. Ml on May 27, 1928 to Harlan L. and Estia A. (Knott) Middaugh. Bud graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1947. His career of service sta­ tion ownership started in 1946 and was interrupted by his service in the U.S. Army as a medic in Germany during the Korean War from 1950-1952. His ownership of Middaugh's Service Station continued until he sold the station in 1979. Bud continued working for several years as an orderly at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. He was a life-long member of the Jackson-Mutschlcr VFW Post 4461 in Lake Odessa, where he had served as commander and was currently serving as quartermaster. But was a jack-of-all-trades. When he could find time he enjoyed fishing. He is survived by Ann, his loving wife of 50 years; his children. Sally Middaugh of Lake Odessa. Gary (Barb) Middaugh of Charlotte, and Kate (Eric Morrison) Middaugh of New Port Richie. FL; his grandchildren, Josh and Brent Middaugh; his brothci. LaVem (Helen) Middaugh of Lake Odessa; his uncle. LaVem Eldridge of Lake Odessa; and many other relatives and friends. Bud was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his granddaughter. Cassandra; and his daughter-in-law. Lynn Middaugh. A graveside service will be held at I p.m. on Sunday. Aug. 18, 2002 at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to VFW Post 4461 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa More Obituaries Appear on page 12 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ ST. CY R1LS 10 a.m.-ll a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; r3ibte Study & Prayer Time W ednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 00 a m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a-m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 1045 a.nt Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL COUNTRY CHAPEL FAITH UNITED METHODIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995 Office hours Wednesday St Thursday 9 r. m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a_m. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6­ 12). Sunday evening sen ice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 5-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all Nursery pro­ ages at 9:45 a_m vided Jr. Church Jr. and Sr High Youth Sunday evenings HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bolt wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. I0OQ10:45 a.m Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11X30 a.m.-l2:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "K*'» Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more infor­ mation call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Com­ mon Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. Aug 15 - Stewardship Meeung Saturday, Aug. 17 - 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Aug. 18 - 800 A 10:00 a m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Blessing of the Backpacks. Monday. Aug. 19 - 6:30 p.m.. ARK Tuesday. Aug. 20- 70) p.m. Overeaters Anonymous; 7: 00 p.m. Congregation Council. Wednesday. Aug. 21 - 1000 a.m. Healthy Families; 7:00 p.m. Wor­ ship; 8:00 p.m.. The Way. CHURCH Youth. 9:30 a m. Sunday School HASTINGS FIRST UNITED for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. 1716 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School al 9:45 am. Wor­ ship 11XX) a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p m Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age Meeung at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Doo Roscoe. (517) four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. NautviUe, Mich. 49073. Sim. Praise St Worship 10 30 am.. 6:00 p.m; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Patton David and Rose Mac­ Donald A” oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-I8O6 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries. Sat­ 10 - Senior High urday. Aug. Youth Fellowship - Watch your mail for details! Sunday. Aug. 11 - 9:00 un. Traditional Worship Service; 9:20 a m. Children's Worship; 10:00 a m. Personnel Committee - Lounge; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service; 10:50 a m Children's Worship. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 10:30 Senice is broadcast over WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dunng both Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ available during both services. Monday. Aug. 12 - 700 p m Ses­ sion meeting - Dining Room. Wednesday. Aug. 14- 12:00 noon Newsletter Deadline; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Class­ cessible and elevator. School 9:30; Church Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. ' This information on worship services is ’ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FT NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan Services. Qiildren's Worship is room BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938 Min­ kler: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10.00 a.m; Worship 11:00 a.m.. 6:00 pm Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m. Classes for all ages. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f Cleone E. (Reigler) Tobias HASTINGS - Cleone E. (Reigler) Tobias, age 81. of Hastings, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, Aug. 7. 2002. Cleone is survived by her husband. Raymond Tobias; her sons. Clayton (Norene) Reigler and David (Ruth) Reigler. her step-son. Roger (Carol) Tobias; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; her brothers and sister. Elvin Heffelbower. Julia Dukes and Howard Heffel bower. and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Louis and Loretta (Jackson) Heffel bower. her husband. Harry Reigler. and her sisters. Mildred Staller, Letha Kyser and June McDiarmid. The funeral service was held on Saturday. Aug. 10. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to ’.he American Cancer society or the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Robert A. Neil BARRYTON - Robert A. Neil, age 74. of Barryton, passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2002. at his home. He was bom Feb. II, 1928 in Grand Rapids, to Robert and Leona (Ogden) Neil. Robert was honorably discharged from the United States Army serving during World War II. where he received the Victory Medal. He was employed at EW. Bliss in Hastings, for nearly 35 years. He moved to the Barryton area 20 years ago where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and painting. He is survived by his wife. Sue of 19 years; his children, Jean (Randy) Syswerda; Chris (Paul) Pierson; Mark (Kim) Neil; Mitch (Teresa) Neil; Coleen (Mark) Parrish; Lou Ann (Rich) Wiggers; Kay (David) Gross; and Kimoeriy Stanton; one sister, Darteen (Dennis) Nielsen; 16 grand­ children; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Besides his parents, a brother. Donald, preceded him in death. There was a memorial service held Sunday. Aug. II, 2002 at the Daggett Funeral Home, in Barryton. Arrangements were made by Daggett Funeral Home Michael Anton. Pastor "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion " 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. /Tiea Obltaa’iies |Dorothy C. South| CALEDONIA - Dorothy C. South, age 86, of Caledonia passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 12. 2002 after a lengthy ill­ ness. She was bom May 30, 1916 m Bear Lake, Penn, and was raised in Piqua. Ohio. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Paul; her parents, Dennis and Goldie Mullin; three brothers. Vernon, Robert, and Donald Mullin; and two sisters, Mary Bowden and Margaret McDowell. She is survived by a sister, Phyllis McVelty; a sister-in-law, Mary Mullin; and three loving daughters, Jo Anne South of Burlington, Wise., Chrystal K. (John) Isbell of El Granada, Calif, and Jacqueline “Ma” (Alan) Sleeby of Caledonia; two grand­ daughters. Elizabeth Ann Isbell of Tampa, Fla. and Sara Jo (Quint) Rogowski of Maplewood. Minn.; two great grandsons, Stephen and Nicholas Rogowski; plus many wonderful nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Dorothy, also known as "Grandma FFA” was a staunch supporter of the agriscience program and FFA chapter members at Caledonia High School, where her son-in­ law teaches and daughter volunteers. She also sold Avon, and was an Avon team leader in the Caledonia area for sever­ al years. She was the best mom. and did a great job of raising three strong and independent daughters. She provided a lifelong example of ser­ vice to others through her work with Giri Scouts and March of Dimes. She served as state secretary for the Walking Horse Association of Michigan and was a presence, with her husband, go the Walking Horse show circuit in Michigan for many years. Dorothy valued truthfulness, dependabil­ ity and a job well done. “There are none so blind as those who will not see” was one of her favorite sayings. “Can’t” was not in her vocabulary. She maintained lifelong friendships through many moves across the country, and valued each of those friendships pro­ foundly. Services will be held on Thursday. Aug. 15. 2002 at II a m. at Gaines United Brethren Church. I612-92nd Street SE in Caledonia, with Rev. Mark Beers officiat­ ing. The family will greet relatives and friends an hour before the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Caledonia FFA Chapter at Caledonia High School, or the March of Dimes. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf. John Paul Stilwell LAKE HAVASU, ARIZONA John Paul Stilwell, age 61, passed away suddenly in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 11. 2002. He was bom September 18. 1940 in Sanford. Michigan to Homer and Edith Stilwell. John worked as a truck driver for Spartan Stores in Michigan for 25 years. He and his wife had their retirement home built in Lake Havasu City in 1990. They enjoyed fishing & auto restoration. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 25 years, Barbara; loving daughter. Holly and her husband, Ron Mathews of Show Low, Arizona; two sisters. Helen Sian, Mary and her husband, Cleve Pomranky all of Sanford. Michigan; three stepsons. Don Callahan and Dan Callahan, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Dennis Callahan and of his wife, Josie of Tucson, Arizona; stepdaughter, Debra Hollywood and her husband David of Tucson, Arizona and three grandchildren. Desiree, Joelle and Robert. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and neighbors. A visitation will be held Friday, August 16, 2002 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Simrday, August 17. 2002 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. followed by services at 11:00 A.M., all being held at the Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St. S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arrangements were made by Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Marvin L. Porritt ALTO - Marvin L. Porritt, age 80, of Alto, died Aug. 9. 2002. He is survived by his wife of 55 years. Gloria; children, Jane Porritt, Phyllis Walker. Pat (Leo) Colburn, Sally (Rick) Doane. Joan (Don) Irwin, Valerie (Charlie) DeVoogd; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters. Elizabeth (Ken) Palmer. Marilyn (Harold) Johnson. Martha (Elwyn) Wellfare: sister-in-law, Ann Porritt; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service were held Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 at the Bowne Center United Methodist Church, 12051 84th, Alto. Rev. Dean Bailey, officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Bowne Township Fire and Rescue. Arrangements by Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, wv.w.gerstfuneralhomes.com | Betty Anne (Roesch) Cramer SUNFIELD - Betty Anne (Roesch) Cramer passed away Saturday. Aug. 10. 2002, at her residence just north of Sunfield. Mich., a’ the age of 75. Bets was bom Feb. 10,1927 in Nashville, Tenn., the daughter of Charles Leroy and Hazel (Teasley) Roesch. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Tom; children, Mark, Anne (Greg). Matt (Debbie), Clay (Gayle); grandchildren. Cole, Shad. Joseph, Daniel. Matthew, Casandra, Caroline, Tiffany. Theresa, Wesley, Ethan. Cameron, and great grand­ children. Carrie, and Hawkins. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 at the Sunfield Cemetery. Rev. Darrel Bosworth and Barb Bosworth of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland. Ml officiated. The pallbearers will be Joseph Stratton. Daniel Stratton. Matthew Cramer, Cole Cramer. Shad Cramer, Wesley Cramer. Ethan Cramer, and Cameron Cramer. The arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier-Funeral Home. MapesFisher Chapel. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 1713. Ann Arbor. Ml 48106 in memo­ ry of Betty A. Cramer. For more information log into www.legacy.com. WAYLAND - Leo W Barth, age 85 of Wayland, died Monday. August 12. 2002 in Albany. Kentucky. He was bom March 2. 1917 in Keokuk. Iowa, the son of Casper and Mary (Maag) Barth. He attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Davis Tech. Leo moved to Hastings in 1945 where he owned and operated Barth Studio until 1968. He moved to Freeport in 1952 and began raising and selling Tennessee Walking Horses. This was the love of his life and was still doing it to this day. Leo was very active in the community, he was a former member of Hastings Kiwanis Club, Founder of the Wolverine Walking Horse Council, active on the Barry County Fair Board, member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, life member of Hastings Moose Lodge and Hastings Elk Lodge, member of the Battle Creek Hunt Club. Tennessee Walking Horse Association, he was a Historian and enjoyed reading and politics. He served in the United Stales Army during WWII. He married Cheryl Ann Otis on July 8. 1988. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife. Pearl E. Maier in 1958; brother. Clarence Barth and sister, Jean M. Bender. Surviving arc his wife. Cheryl A. Barth of Wayland; daughters, Mary Ann Barth of Eaton Rapids. Pamela Jean (John) LeMicux of Hastings, JoLee Barth (Richard Lower)of Wyoming; stepchildren, Theron (Linda) Storey of East Grand Rapids. Stcphany Storey of Ionia; two grandchildren. Raymond Leo Rider of Kalamazoo, Tamara Marie (Gerald) Owen of Waterford; three great grandchild;en, Kristen Jean Owen, Jalen Rider and Justin Rider, brothers, Edward (Eve) Barth of New Jersey, Francis (Vi) Barth of Grand Rapids; sisters, Sister Mary Paschal of Grand Rapids, Anne Marie Barth of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. No visitation will be held. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 16, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. with a Rosary at 10:30 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Memorials can be made to Chef Center for the Handicap, 8450 N. 43. Kalamazoo, MI. or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ’"^^lsie^une^mri^~ | NAPLES. FL - Elsie June Davis, age 85, of Naples. FL. formerly of Hastings, left this world for her heavenly home on Aug. 6. 2002. She as bom to George and Lena (Packer) Conklin in Lacey, MI. one of ten children. She attended County Normal after high school. She was married to Roger K. Davis on June 22, 1940. who predeceased her in 1983. Elsie was a teacher until she became a full-time mom to her four children. She lived in and around Hastings, where she was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. She moved to Kalamazoo in 1996 and in 1999 relocated to Naples, FL. Elsie will be missed by her loving chil­ dren Jerilyn Rae Davis of North Fort Myers, FL; Janice Jeanne (Phillip) Lee of Naples. FL; Diana Sue (Mark) Parmenter of St. Louis. MO; and Bernard Roger Davis of Bonita Springs, FL; grandchildren, Kevin (Diana) Lee of Charlotte. NC; Lisa June (nee Lee) (Anthony) Vilchez of Grand Rapids. MI; Christopher (Grace) Lee of Naples. FL; Jason (Kristi) Parmenter of Fairfield. OH; Justin (Arzu) Parmenter of Charlotte. NC; Ryan (Carrie) Parmenter of Mt. Vernon, IL; Chad Parmenter of St. Louis, MO; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Grace Ritchie, of Bellevue, MI; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, MI at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. Pastor Daniel Currie will be officiating. Burial will be at 'he Dowling Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. �Th» HaUngs Banner - Thursday. August IS. 2002 - Page 7 MS fTI, Lewis-Wheeler to wed Sept. 21 The parents of Tamra Lewis and Douglas Wheeler are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. . Tammy is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School. Doug is a 1983 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School in Middleville. A Sept. 21. 2002 wedding is being planned. Haines-Penney engagement told Scotts to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Richard and Louise Scott would like to invite family and friends to join us in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2002. There will be an open house in their honor at the Hope Twp. Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Rd. (M-43). Hastings, from 1 to 5 p.m. They ask that your presence be your only gift. Richard and Louise were married August I, 1952. They have three children - Mark and Cindy Scott, Dan and Deb Scott, and Lone and Cody Norton They have 6 grand­ children and 2 great-grandchildren. Haight-Begerow plan Sept. 7 wedding Mr. and Mrs. Mark Haines of Norway (formerly of Hastings). Mr. and Mrs. William Miles of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Penney of Scotts are proud to announce the engagement of their children Eric R. Haines and Tracey Lyn Penney. Tracey is continuing her education to obtain her misters of psychology from Western Michigan University. Eric is employed by Oshtemo Township as a firefighter and First Responder. He will continue his education to obtain his bache­ lors of fire science from the University of Colorado via the internet. Eric is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and Tracey is a 1996 graduate of Vicksburg High School. The wedding will be held near Kalamazoo. Ted and Lisa Hyatt of Nashville. Anne and John Jarmen and Dave and Trisha Haight of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Jason Melvin Haight and Jessica Ilene Begerow. A Sept. 7. 2002 wedding is being planned. All friends are welcome to the reception at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. fifths Drakes celebrate 30th anniversary Die children of Charles and Judy Drake held a surprise party on July 13, 2002 at Hope Twp. Hall in honor of their 30th wed­ ding anniversary. Charles and Judy were married at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville, Mich, on July 14, 1972. They have four children Doug (Jani). John (Angel). Gordon (Sara) and Carolyn (Tony). They have seven grandchildren - Brook. Zachary. Kodi. Austin, Caleb, Josh and Matthew. GIRL, Siena Jo Wilson, bom at Spectrum East-Grand Rapids. Ml on July 15, 2002 at 9:43 a.m. to Kevin and Karen (Wertman) Wilson of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 19 inches long. BOY, Tiemen Quinn Van Sickle was bom on June 6. 2002 in Rochester. Mich, at Crittenden Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 21 inches long. His parents are Roger and Lisa (Dummer) Van Sickle of Rochester. His grandparents are Earl and Cecil Van Sickle of Woodland and Laura Lotchar of Petoskey. Great-grandparents are Fred and Margaret Dummer of Woodland. Welcoming him at home was big brother Ayden age 2. <T\i>ixL<r<gT\ig7\i«xi*rr<*7xuiixLO7\i«i\i<r< < Landons to observe 50th anniversary In honor of the fiftieth wedding anniver­ sary of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Landon, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at a Buffet Re­ ception on Saturday, the seventeenth of Au­ gust two thousand and two at their home from 2 to 6 p.m. Keith and Deanna Taylor will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on August 18th. Conklins to mark golden anniversary Statons to observe 25th anniversary The children of Fred and Valerie Staton will hold an open house to celebrate their 25th anniversary on Sunday. August 25th from I to 3:30 p.m. at their home at 6678 Guernsey Lake Rd., Delton. All friends and relatives are invited. Fred and Vai were married on Aug. 20th. 1977 at Cedar Creek Bible Church. They have three children Ben (Darcy), Amy and Jacob. On August 25. 2002 Laurence and Dorothy Conklin, of Hastings, will be cele­ brating their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with them between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House in Hastings. This will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. Laurence Conklin and Dorothy Adams were married on September 7, 1952 in Hastings. They have lived in Barry County and Battle Creek most of their lives. Please join them in this joyous occasion. Your presence is the only gift requested. They will celebrate with a family dinner. The Taylors have 3 children and 3 grand­ sons. Their children are Renee 0im) NOW HIRING Supermarket Retail Scanning Coordinator HOW ARE YOUR INVESTMENTS DOING? Patti Mead of Middleville, Jim Banfill of Lowell and Marla and Adrian Bierens of Hastings/Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Lindsay is a 1996 graduate of Sparta High School. Doug is a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg. The couple ere planning a Sept. 28. 2002 wedding. This fall, KCCs Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings offers almost one hundred credit classes in No calls, please. J-Ad Graphics M-43 Highway North of Hastings 945-9554 a variety of subject areas: Business Management Criminal Justice Human Services Computers/ Office Applications /Krmia^e /licenses Pre-Nursing/Allied Health Social Science Humanities 948 Douglas Curtis Root, Nashville and Vickie Lu Lynd, Nashville. Craig Andrew Keizer, Hastings and Amy Elizabeth Archambeau. Hastings. Edward Steven Prentice. Hastings and Jennifer Lyn Gardner. Hastings. Robert John Carter. Jr.. Hastings and Rosemarie Sarah Sheffield. Hastings. Timothy Joseph Flohe. Middleville and Henna Jorgensen. Middleville. Robert Andrew Reurink. Middleville and Amanda Maureen Frisbie. Middleville. Richard Wayne Burtts.Hastings and Lauren Jandle Hendrix. Hastings. Michael Allen Weedall. Hastings and Kristen Marie Straube, Hastings. Mark Adam Myers. Nashville and Tanya Nichole Powers. Nashville. Knowledgeable with computers Must be very organized. Prefer some experience. Pay based on experience. Apply at Plumb's Value-Rite Foods, Hastings Markets go up, markets go down ... Perhaps the best investment, however, is the kind that you make in YOURSELF. &&«£XS Film Processing around see the at 'Education offers the greatest opportunity for really improving one generation over another.' - W.K. Kellogg Banhll-Bierens plan to wed Sept. 28 For the BEST General Education General Transfer (MACRAO-approved) Thut.sciayl »C ou use Juki Classes begin in late August and/or mid-September. Visit us online (www.kellogg.edu) or in person to obtain full schedules, tuition and fees, registration particulars and orientation dates for new students. 2-:jD0kP.m| 1L£ Classes are filling - Don't delay!______ Community Action Agency is accepting resumes for Early Childhood Assistants for the Early Head Start Program. One position in Battle Creek, two in Delton, and two in Hastings. Under the general direction of the Early Childhood Team Leader at the assigned site, provides com­ prehensive classroom assistance for the Early Childhood Specialists in caring for children which will include, but is not limited to. everyday routines and activities. This position requires the ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects with strong organizational and communication skills. The abili­ ty to maintain accurate and legible records is required. Must be able to maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public, departmen­ tal supervisors and staff. Requires the ability to be flexible. CPR and first aid training is desirable. Between six months and one year of progressively more responsible or expansive experience is required. CAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package. Qualified applicants must submit applications/resume by mail or in person to Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Attn.: B. Bell, P.O. Box 1026. Battle Creek. Michigan 49016 by fax at 616-965-1152. or via email at bretidab@caascm.org. EOE. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 15. 2002 Hake Odessa GGSOTS The Red Cross Blood mobile will be in town Monday, Aug. 19, with donors wel­ come from noon until 5:45 p.m. Not only does one give life-saving fluid, but he or she gets in return some good replenishment food. More than cookies! The monthly immunization clinic held by Ionia County Health Department will be in two weeks Wednesday. Aug. 28. The “Summer Splash” will be getting lots of publicity in coming days. The first event will be a boat parade on Jordan Lake on the evening of Friday. Aug. 23. Details later. There will be a concert in the park on Saturday. Also on Saturday there will be a pancake breakfast served for the public at Fellowship Hall at 912 Fourth Ave. On Sunday. Aug. 25 there will be an open air worship service on the lawn of Central United Methodist Church with good sound system. Please bring your own lawn chairs. The first general meeting of the Hubbardston Historical Society will be Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Several local families have close ties to this village in the far northeast comer of Ionia County. The first settlers were easterners from Vermont. The next wave to arrive were the Irish straight from The Auld Sod. Some had slopped off in New York for a short time to get their bearings. Rochester, N.Y., seemed to be the eastern city to which they relumed for visits. They have published their first newsletter, a very professional piece of journalism. Some of the staff members and officers of the society are already members of the Ionia County Genealogical Society. On Wednesday, Aug. 7. Mrs. Keith (Nancy) Paasch and son Mitchell attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs Ray (Charlene) Flanders at Second Congregational Church in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Dallas (Norene) Braden was fea­ tured in Senior Times as resident of the month at the new Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Jimmy’s Grill on Grand River Avenue recently had another fire, which put them out of business. Last week signs of cleanup were evident with all the furniture outside. The big sign read "Open for business soon under new ownership.” This eating spot has been noted foi its big servings, with blue­ berry muffins a specialty. On Saturday, Aug. 3. Theron and Roberta King entertained their children and fami­ lies; James and Lori and girls of Big Rapids. Diane and Dale Bates and three girls of Alpena County. Fred and Pat with sons, Steven and children of Maryland, Sieve’s oldest son of Iowa. On Sunday, they were joined by the Lapworth sisters Phyllis LEGAL NOTICES Notfc* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE Al THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry C. Payne and Sharon A. Payne. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One N.A.. Mortgagee, dated October 26. 2000. and record­ ed on November 8. 2000 Instrument No. 1051688 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOU­ SAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE AND 35/100 dollars ($88,153.35). including interest at 9.800% pet annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1X10 pm., on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1056 and 1057 of the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof and also the South 8 toet of Lots 1012 and 1013 of the Plat of the Qty, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bangham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte *200214116 Mustangs (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Martin (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 1999, and recorded on April 6. 1999 in Document No. 1027614 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9. 1999, which was recorded on August 2, 1999. in Document No. 1033312, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX CHOU SAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 02/100 dollars ($56,844.02). including inter­ est at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. «? i.-OO p.m. on September 12, 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 of Sam Bravata Plat according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 68 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200115411 Stallions (18/29) Safe • Healthy • Effective • Moral Nituni Family NFP provides a medically safe, healthy, highly effective and very low cost method of planning your family. Call the Couple to Couple League to register for classes. Date: Wednesday.Sept.il i Place: St. Rose Church Aduit Ed Room Time: 7:00 p.m. Phone: 616-948-2148 and Max Decker, niece Julie and Randy VanHoof and children of Zeeland. Jayne and Lowell Thomas of Beaverton, niece Brenda of Augusta, nephew David of Clare. Steve and children made a visit then to Diane’s home at Hubbard Lake for their first visit to her northern home for part of next week. The Fourth Street project has much accomplished. Both sides of Second Avenue abutting Fourth have new curbs and gutters and improved sidewalks. Fourth has new sidewalks on both sides, curbs and gut­ ters. new approaches on the intersections, and finally new surface treatment. The dean’s list from Grand Valley State University includes local students Jaime Curtis, Amanda Sadler. Erica Scofield. Kathleen Stowell. Colter Wait and Karisa Wcrdon. In a Grand Rapids Press obituary for Mrs. Paula Averill, age 51. her daughter Jamie (Chad) DcRuischer of Lake Odessa is listed, along with another daughter. Mrs. Averill was a former elementary teacher at Allo. From the Ionia Sentinel we read that the county council and auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars was to meet at the Lake Odessa post home on Monday just past. The Berlin Center UMC will serve home­ made pies, ice cream, sloppy joe sandwich­ es tonight. Aug. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. Former employees and retirees of Riverside and Ionia state hospital will meet on Friday at 4 p.m. for a potluck dinner at the community building of Sherwood Forest. This is on the west side of Ionia on Haynor Road. The Ionia Couniy Historical Society will host tours of the Blanchard House from I to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. They will be show­ ing a tape of the Voight House in Grand Rapids. The following Sunday their film will be ’The City Made from Silk.” The next week, on Labor Day weekend, the film will be on Mt. Vernon This will be the final open Sunday for the 2002 season. The 84th Ger-Garlinger Reunion wil' be held on Sunday. Aug. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the dining room of the First Congregational Church. Those attending are expected to bring table service -nd a dish of food to share. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Force Io s ure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation. a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 24, 1998, and recorded on January 4. 1999 in Document •1023100 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Citibank. N.A., as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1,2000, which was recorded on March 7. 2002, in Document •1076089. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 88/100 dol­ lars ($102,746 88). including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml a! 1:00 p.m . on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Sunset Shores No. 1. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. RC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223611 Stallions (9/12) Ann landers Wacky wardrobe Dear Annie: I work with a woman in her early 30s who is single and overweight. "Rena” is making progress with her weight­ loss program, but she isn’t exactly skinny. Her co-workers and 1 have been supportive and encouraging, but it has led to a problem we weren’t anticipating. Rena is convinced she looks fabulous and has begun wearing tight clothes with short hemlines. She looks like a stuffed sausage, and everyone in the office is laughing behind her back. Yesterday. I took Rena aside privately and told her she might want to wait until she’s lost a little more weight before wear­ ing such short, tiny little outfits. She be­ came angry and insisted I was jealous of how great she looks. I could tell her feel­ ings were hurt, which was not my intent, so I apologized. Rena is headed for major embarrassment if she doesn’t change her wardrobe. Should I have kept my mouth shut? - Dressed for Success in Connecticut. Dear Connecticut: Few people see ’hem­ selves as others do. Most of us would con­ sider it a favor to have a friend give us the real scoop. However. Rena’s ego is too fragile to accept constructive criticism right now. Assuming you were as kind as you say, you did the right thing by making an effort to clue her in. The rest is up to Rena - and whoever is in charge of the office dress code. Invite both Dear Annie: My mother has always been difficult and verbally abusive. She has de­ stroyed her relationships with everyone in the family. Frankly, I am convinced she suf­ fers from depression as well as other emo­ tional problems, but she refuses to see a doctor, and I have given up begging her to get help. I once dragged her to a therapist, but she wouldn’t follow any of his sugges­ tions, and the therapist said it was a waste of tirae for her to return. My older sister. ’’Dora." does not speak to my mother any longer, although I am close to both of them. I would like Dora to be the maid of honor at my upcoming wedding, but I’m not sure how to approach it. Obvi­ ously. my mother will be invited, and I’m not sure Dora will attend under those cir­ cumstances. However, it would make me very sad if my sister were not part of my special day. How should I handle my wedding - and more importantly, is there anything I can do about my mother? - Need Advice in Illi­ nois. Dear Illinois: Invite both Dora and your mother. If one of them chooses not to show up, so be it. As for your mother, you cannot force her to get help. Write down the name and phone number of a good therapist, and give it to her “in case she ever needs it." Say nothing more. Perhaps one day. Mom will decide it’s time to make some changes. Elmo’s fine Dear Annie: Our son. "Elmo,” recently turned 18. He immediately moved out of the house and is now living with his aunt. He said I was "too strict" and he needed his freedom. He’s been a bum ever since, but his aunt doesn’t mind supporting him. Several months ago. Elmo got a speeding ticket. The fine was $59. but he never paid it. Somehow, all his extra cash was used to take his girlfriend out. get his ear pierced and have a tattoo put on his shoulder. Every time I asked Elmo about his responsibility to the court, he blew me off. The fine is now $97. and if he doesn’t pay it within the next 11 days, he will go to jail. Suddenly, it has dawned on him that this could be a problem. My wife wants to give him half the money, but I think it's time Elmo learned a hard lesson. He has been mooching off everyone in the family for years. I think jail will do him good. I believe that, in this world, you must ac­ cept the consequences of your actions. How These are tough times... SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT can I make Elmo understand this concept when his mother, his aunt and everyone else keep hailing him out? - Dad in Mon­ roeville.Ohio. Dear Dad: Elmo is headed for serious trouble if he doesn’t learn how to take re­ sponsibility for himself. Your wife and rel­ atives are doing him no favors. However, if Elmo cannot come up with $97. jail might be a bit harsh. Offer to pay half if he will work it off by doing chores around the house, running errands, what­ ever. Do NOT let him off the hook. What­ ever Ik agrees io do. make sure he does it. And remind him he’s an adult now. Next time, he lakes his lumps. Father or further? Dear Annie: I am engaged to "Lilly," a terrific woman. Unfortunately, she lives 500 miles away and wants me to move near her. I am in no position to do this. My fa­ ther has been gravely ill for several months, and the doctors don’t expect him to live an­ other year. I will not abandon him. How­ ever. Lilly has custody of her 2-year-old child, and the divorce agreement will not allow her to relocate out of state. Should i convince her to move, even if it means giving up custody of her child? Or should I move to her town and leave my fa­ ther in the hands of a caregiver? Please help me out. - Confused in Missouri. Dear Confused: Why must you do either? Your father does not have much longer to live. Please don’t abandon him when he needs you most. And under no circum­ stances should you ask Lilly to give up cus­ tody of her child. Wait until your situation resolves itself, and then, decide if you want to move or not. I’ll be rooting for you. Buy questions Dear Annie: How can 1 answer people who ask. "Where did you buy that outfit?" and “How much did you pay for that dress?’ 1 don’t want to tell people I found the blouse at the local thrift shop or that the "new" sweater is a hand-me-down from my sister. And I’m not sure these people are asking in a complimentary way. Some­ times, I. get the impression they disapprove of my clothing and arc pointing it out to me. How can I handle these inquiries without being impolite? - Southern Belle. Dear Belle: These questions are rude, and you do not have to answer them.However, you sound defensive and ashamed of your clothing. Instead of assuming they are crit­ icizing you. these comments may be com­ pliments in disguise. Plant a sly smile on your face, and whisper. "1 consider my shopping excursioas io be top-secret.” Then change the subject. Seat manners Dear Annie: I am married and have four sons. Please tell me why neither my hus­ band nor the children can manage to- put down the toilet seal. Worse, they are "sloppy" in the bathroom, if you get my drift. My father and brothers were immacu­ late, and I have no idea how my mother trained them. I’ve tried everything I can think of. Please give me some suggestions. - Wet in Boston. Dear Boston: It’s more likely your father "trained" himself, an- your brothers fol­ lowed his lead. Some women don’t mind having to put down the toilet scat, but there is no excuse for making a mess. Have a talk with your husband, and explain why he must set a good example. Then, tell your sons how much their future wives and girl­ friends will appreciate their good manners. If the men in your life continue to be sloppy, make THEM clean the toilet seal (and the floor, if necessary). Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitc hell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of it.* Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com. or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, do Creators Syndicate. 5777 W. Century Blvd.. Suite 700. Los Angles. CA 90045. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writ­ ers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syn­ dicate Web page al www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Be An Informed Citizen! I SUBSCRIBE gg to The Hastings 1 800 HELP - 4 YU • www.volunteerministers.org BANNER 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.August 15. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIMC.. byJoyce F. Weinbrecht 50 years down Memory Lane: Don and Adie Eckman 1946-1996 By Joyce Weinbrecht Don Byron Eckman was bom April 25. 1925, in Grand Rapids, Mich. His first name reflects the name of his grandmother. Dona and his middle name for grandfather. Byron Schneider. Don grew up on a farm located in Ionia County. He and his sister. Gloria Jean Eck­ man were raised by their grandmother. They were expected to help with the farm chores du. .ng those growing up years. His wife. Adie Eckman, writes: “Don got a few vacations when recuper­ ating from chicken pox. measles or other childhood diseases and by going to spend a few days with his uncle. Clair, in Battle Creek. They usually enjoyed a movie at the Rex Theater. Clair liked to buy a bag of peanuts and sit in the aisle seat where he enjoyed shelling the peanuts and hearing people step on the shells as they walked by. "Uncle Clair never had any children, though he was married a couple of times. He is remembered for bringing homeless men and stray dogs when he came out for One and two Don Eckman taken at Fort Blanding, Fla. 1944. the farm. "This is where we came to obtain a my favorite dog. a boxer named Lady. She was about a year old when we went to Battle Creek to get her from a friend of Claire's, who had a choice of either getting rid of the dog or his wife. She said that he was leav­ ing. We often wondered if the marriage last­ ed. “We sure enjoyed the dog. I recall soon after we moved to Lake Odessa I was sit­ ting on Don's lap in the recliner chair and he tickled me. causing me to scream. All of a sudden the chair became crowded as Lady jumped up and looked Don right in the eye. I knew then she was my dog and would pro­ tect me from all danger. "We were living on Washington Boule­ vard in Lake Odessa, where we moved when Jack was a year old. One day Jack was out in the yard playing, when the farmer who had wheat planted in the field where the West Elementary School is now Bretz Country School. Don is the fourth one from the left in the bottom row. located came through our yard to check on his wheat. The farmer stopped to talk to Jack and put his hand on Jack's head. I was watching out the kitchen window and rushed out. as she didn’t like a stranger making such close contact with her proper­ ty “Guess I got off the subject, so now back to Don’s other uncle, Vern, who lived in Grand Rapids. He and Jessie had three daughters, but no sons. They made trips out to the farm to enjoy hunting and fishing, which Don recalled was another form of fun time. “One August evening. Don remembered when Vem rented a boat on Jordan Lake and having no motor found themselves at the mercy of a sudden thunderstorm when caught in tlie centei of the lake. Don Eckman and his sister, Jean “The wind blew them to the other end of Eckman on his fourth birthday. the lake where they found themselves in a swamp and brush area, far from the car. after dark. They finally managed to struggle back to where they had left the Model A Ford. In the excitement and due to the dark, Vem succeeded in backing over a three foot dropoff. There they spent the night in their wet clothes. The storm tore a large limb off a cottonwood tree which added to the mem­ ory of this weekend remembered from childhood. "While Don was in country school. He purchased one of the first John Deere pull type combines in the area. It was a five and half foot cut and pulled with a Model A John Deere tractor. They did custom work at $2 an acre with this expensive piece of equipment: "Don attended country school eight Holstein Calf which Don won forjudg­ years, then four years at Lake Odessa High ing livestock. School. He often found himself bearing the they could pick 20 acres of ear com by brunt of practical jokes by the city kids. dark. H.A. got 50 cents so he was making School was never difficult for Don. but $10 a day. Don was responsible for keeping English was his least favorite subject. things greased and in good repair, so he did­ Chemistry presented the largest challenge, n’t have too much time to chase farmer’s but he gave young females credit for his daughters. successful completion of the subject. Agri­ “He worked for H.A. for one year, then culture courses were the center of his scholastical accomplishments and resulted Family dog, Lady with her family of Eckmans. started doing all the work and getting one third of the crop. Don never owned a car. in his being chosen "State Farmer" from “Summer of 1942 was the senior year but helped buy a new 1942 Dodge and the Lake O his senior year. He graduated when Don graduated and when he took a use of a 1941 Dodge pickup. I particularly fourth in his class. pig to the Ionia Free Fair. He didn’t win any remember the p.ckup because that’s what “Don enjoyed playing football and base­ he had the night he asked me to marry him. ribbons with the pig. but he did beat all the ball. This allowed him the privilege of dri­ "Because of the farming program, Don other ag boys from the area in a livestock ving to school and 1 recall him telling of judging contest and won a registered Hol­ was exempt from the draft, but decided to using the old Model A ford to drag the base­ stein calf. This was when Don was intro­ enlist in the spring of 1944. He volunteered ball field to get the ground in playing con­ duced to camping, in a tent and by the end for the Army Air Force. When H.A. heard dition. However, this also brought about the of the week was ready for a bath. of this, he immediately decided to quit end of the Ford, as oil had to continually be "Fall found Don picking com with H.A. ’ s farming, had an auction and sold all the added to keep the motor from setting up. stock and machinery. H.A. was already two row mounted picker, doing custom “As you can guess, the combination of work. He often stayed overnight with the working in a shop up town so the land was dust and hard work was too much and rented out. farm families and still remembers some of brought about the end of his driving too "Don left for his physical in Detroit with the names. A few years ago. he stopped by school. He had to ride with La Verne Daniel one of the farms and found the old farmer two other Lake Odessa fellows. They both from then on. Walt Johnson coached all the stayed in the Air Force, but never went out in the bam. who didn ’ t recognize Don sports 50 years ago. overseas. Don still wonders why they got in as he was only 17 at the lime he picked com “Their senior trip was from Holland to the Air Force, while Don who had the best for the old fellow, but he was glad to see Chicago on the S.S. South American, a pas­ Don. marks of the three, ended up in the infantry. senger ship that sailed Lake Michigan years "From Detroit Don went to Ft. Sheridan “On a good day. starting at day break. ago. in Illinois for two weeks, then was sent to Camp Blanding. Fla. on a troop train, w here he was trained in motor mechanics. After 17 weeks he came home for a short furlough. "After his furlough. Don reported at Camp Shanks. New York to be presented for duu overseas He went to England on the troop ship II-de France, taking *.4 days to get there He remembered the movie star. Bing Crosby, being on board and singing 'White Christmas’ for the troops. "They stayed in England six weeks and pretty much repeated basic training. He was assigned to Company B. 15th Infantry Reg­ iment. 3rd Division and joined them in St. Die France. His first introduction to a com­ bat situation was Task Force Whirlwind. Task Force Whirlw ind was a group that was to open the road from St. Die to Strass­ burg.’’ trap that would explode when the lid on the wood stove was lifted We learned to be careful. Probably we would stay in the house the rest of the night, but by daylight, we had to move out. because all the support group truck drivers and all the rest stayed in town. "Sometimes some strange, but funny things happened. One morning in a small town, a jeep with two officers in it was going slowly down the street A German shell hit it almost under the jeep It kind of lifted me jeep, blew out all four tires, the radiator and oil pan. The jeep was a mess, but neither of the men were hurt and they took off running like crazy. We had to move out of town and knock out the German gun. "This time of year was November and December, and it was cold and rainy. Most of the time we stayed in holes in the ground at night. Our feet were always wet and cold. Some guys’ feet turned black A lot of them lost toes to*frostbite. "On Dec. 23. 1944, we were to take a small town of Seeglasheim It was kind of down in a valley with hills all around it. There was only one road into the town, so they sent three tanks, but the Germans knocked them all out. We were nearly to the top ot the hill when we were stopped. We were dug in there until Dec 26. when the wi>rd came that we had to go. It was rough going and I didn't get very far until 1 got hit in the leg with two pistol bullets. They took me back to the hospital in Nancy. France. It was an old Catholic church building. “It was good to get warmed up and have hot food. They kept me in the hospital two weeks." Note: The 26th of December was Don’s Grandmother’s birthday and Adie Eck­ man’s birthday is Dec. 27. "My stay in the field hospital was for only a. couple of weeks but we had hot showers and hot fixxi so it seemed. Pretty good." Next week: Don's life in the Infantry moves on. The follow ing is an account of some of Don’s war time experiences. Of course, being the new guy in the outfit you don’t really know what is going on and the unde­ sirable jobs comes your way. After dark the group was stopped by a road block which was probably an anti-tank gun and a couple machine guns in the road. That was Don’s first encounter with Amer­ icans being killed. Two officers tried to get across the road and a short burst from the German machine gun killed both of them. The road block was knocked out and the group made it’s way to Strassburg. Don writes about his experiences: "We were in the Strassburg area for sev­ eral days and then moved south. The area had many small towns and our objective seemed to be to chase the Germans out of these towns. This was generally done at night. "Most of the time my job was first scout or point man for our platoon. If wc man­ aged to take a town we would gel into a house and. of course, the first thing to do was to build a fire. “One of the first favorite tricks of the retreating Germans was to leave a booby We Process COLOR FILM! e > Professional Quality and Same Day Service! 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Everyone is invited to participate in this family-centered, non-competitive running or walking, event which will start at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lol east of the Hastings Middle School. All participants are asked to gather in the starting area prior to 9:30. The participants will be running or walking a one-mile course, which will circle the schools and finish in the parking lot east of the middle school. Wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, and dogs on leashes are welcome in the event, but because of safety con­ cerns, roller blades, skate boards and bikes are not permitted. Each finisher will be awarded the tradi­ tional “Drug Free Crowd" finisher's T-shirt at the finish line. More than 350 have been purchased this year. This “Fun Run" is an event for "young people of all ages" and all levels of walkers and runners arc encouraged to participate. There is no registration or registration fee for this community sponsored event. Many community organizations have worked with Barry County Substance Abuse Services Io sponsor and make possi­ ble this year's run. This year. The Barry County Chapter of SAFE KIDS will be on site before and after the running of the run with safety information and waler bottles. The focus of the Fun Run is to promote healthy attitudes, family fun and commu­ nity pride. Donations arc accepted to help with the cost of providing the T-shirts. Questions can be directed to Liz Lenz or Thcrese Maupin-Moore al Barry County Substance Abuse Services, (269) 945-1387. Sponsors of the 2002 Summerfest Fun Run include Bosely Pharmacy, Family Tree Medical, Bananza Air Management Sys­ tems. Central PTO. Northeastern PTO, Hastings McDonald's, MacLeod Chiro­ practic Clinic, Felpausch. FlcxFab Hori­ zons International, Edward Jones Invest­ ments. MainStreet Savings Bank. Barry County Hastings Rotary Club, Hastings Or­ thopedic Clinic. Dreisbach, Hastings City Bank. Pennock, Hastings Exchange Club, Hastings Kiwanis Club. Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Hastings Lions Club. t ' -f.-, River Bend Golf Club champions are announced The River Bend Golf Course club cham­ pionship was held Saturday. Aug. 10, on the Red and White courses. Jeff Meredith won the men's open divi­ sion shooting a 36-36 round for an even par 72 for 18 holes. Steven Storrs shot 42-33 for a 75 and took second. Greg Feather's 37-40 for a 77 total was good enough to capture third place. The men's 60-plus was won by Gene Weeks with a 41-45 for an 86. Jerry Fager was second with a 51-36 for an 87. Joe McWilliams fired a 49-41 for a 90 and third place. The women's open division was won by Nyan Corset's 53-51 for a 104. Bonnie Meredith look second with a 60-67 for a 127. Nikki Meredith was third with a 68-67 for a 135. Brian DeVrees shot a 41-36 for a total score of 77 to win the 18 and under divi­ sion. Andy Griggs and Thomas Foran tied for second with a 49-48 and 48-49. respec­ tively, for a 97 total. Hastings Men's Softball league A League Oide Town Tavern ........................ IO-? World of Floors ................................ 9.3 Hastings Mfg................... ..........................8^4 Blarney Stone................................... 3_g B League Michigan Thunder ................................10-2 Hawthorne Marine................................. 3.9 Flexfab........................ ’ ’' ’ 2.9 Metaldyne ............................................. 2-10 Home Run Leaders -R.Taylor 4; G. Juesson 3; B. Madden 3;D.Miller 3; E Greenfield 3. Last Weeks Results - Metaldyne 7. Blarney Slone 0; Hast. Mfg. 17. Hawthroen 7; Mich. Thunder 9. World of Floors 2; Olde Towne Tavern 18. Flexfab 0. Thursday. Aug. 15 - 6:30 Hawthorne Manne vs. World of Floors; 7 30 Metaldyne vs. On; 8:30 Flexfab vs. Blarney Stone. 5.5 . ,5.5 5.7 . 3.8 .1-10 Co-Ed Slow pitch The Crane Company...............................94) New Tradition Homes ............ 8-1 Penny’s Pizzeria...................................... 8-2 Hastings Bowl ................ . . .6-3 Swamp Fox-Ultimate Spa 6.3 Grant’s Woodshop . . . . 4.5 NAPA............................................... 4.5 Union Bank .............. 4.5 Lohrberg Sales . . 4-6 Search Jolt.com ..................................... 3.7 Seif Chevrolet ..................................... 2-8 Viking Corp................................... O?IO Scenes like this one will be common all day Saturday, Aug. 24. at the Jim Jensen Memorial three-on-three oasketball tournament. Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 seeks players It was Sunday, Aug. 26, 2001. when for­ mer J-Ad Graphics sports editor Jim Jensen had just wrapped up another Summerfest and he helped out at the Presbyterian church picnic earlier that day. He died that evening from complications of his diabetes. Only two days fewer than the exact oneyear anniversary of his passing, the Sum­ merfest three-on-three basketball tourna­ ment will be dedicated in his honor. Jensen's father, Merrill, at one time a Hastings High School I and a former golf coach, and his sit . __________ iristine Karslake of St. Louis, Mo., are expected to be on hand for a ceremonial tossing out of the first ball on the courts in Tyden Park al 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. It was Jim Jensen who revived the threeon-three tournament after it was shelved for a year in 1996. He took responsibility for running the tourney in 1997 and handled things, with the help of J-Ad Graphics pho­ tographer Perry Hardin, for the following four Summerfests. The tournament was indicative of the kind of individual Jensen was. according to those who knew him as generous and kind, and a rabid sports fan. Jensen was a mem­ ber of the Summerfest Committee and he was a deacon at the First Presbyterian Church. "There is no question that Jim loved this community and I think the feelings were mutual," said J-Ad Graphics editor David T. Young. Perhaps the most appropriate way to celebrate Jim's life is to play ball. That's what he lived for." The basketball tournament this year ia being handled by Hardin .nd Alison Shinavier. It usually has been run by the J-Ad Graphics sports editor, but Matt Cowall has resigned and his successor won't come oo board until Aug. 26. The format of the tournament ia the — diffoeal age divisions, 13 usual, with ± three i ■o 16.17to24aai 'older.: The three-on-lhrqe was added to the Summerfest lineup Jn 1987, about nine years after the festival itself was bom. It was started by Steve Vedder, now a sports writer for the Grand Rapids Press. The first few years of competition essen­ tially was for the 17 to 25 age bracket, but the youngest group was added in 1989. The girls’ and women's divisions came on board in 1992. The deadline for entry is Wednesday, Aug. 21. All who plan to take part are asked to check in at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 24 with tip-off time al 8. All games will be played at the Tyden Park courts just off North Broadway. Cost is $25 per team of three or four players. For more information on signing up for the Jim Jensen Memorial Three-onThree Basketball Tournament, call 948­ 3025. <5„LyleL??tLand John Kalmink are shown with their stepfather, Mark Hewitt, and some of the huge catches they had from Burt Lake. Family outing has super catches Mark Hewitt of Hastings took his step­ sons, Tyler and John Kalmink, on a fishing trip Aug. 6-7 to Burt Lake, near the Macki­ nac Bridge, and the results were more than what they bargained for. Tyler landed several nice ba't, including a 3 1/2-pound smallmouth and the three caught seven smallmouth in the five-pound class. John, only age 9, reeled in a whop­ ping 5.81-pounder and released a fivepound plus fish that measured more than 20 1/2 inches. John's 531-pound smallmouth, which he caught with a pumpkin-colored tube bait, qualifies him for a Master Angler Award. Father-son golf tourney Is Aug. 31 The Yankee Springs Golf Course has planned an end-of-the-summcr golf outing Saturday, Aug. 31, for fathers and sons or grandfathers and grandsons or even sonsin-law. This second annual father-son tourna­ ment is a two-man scramble with an entry fee of $50 per person, which includes green fees, cart, events and prizes. The tourney will be flighted after play, with three or more equal flights, depending oo participation. Tee times will start al 7:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided upon comple­ tion of the round. For more information, call 795-9047 or 795-3928. Deadline for entry is Monday, Aug. 26. The Delton Founders Weekend horse- . shoe pitching contest winners have been announces. First flight— Jim Bowker, first place; Jim Madsen, second; Dave Allen, third. Second flight — Barry Squires, first; Gene Book, second; Lester Lord, third. Third flight — Scott Bowker, first; Jack Owens, second; Tom Wilson, third. Fourth flight — Jim Risner, first; Len Smith, second. The Middleville Heritage Day volleyball tournament still needs teams to sign up. The registration fee is $40 per six-person leant. The competition Saturday, Sept. 7, will be on both sand and mud again this year. T-shirts will be awarded to the first five paid teams to sign up and there will be first and second place trophies. For more information, call Christine Ir­ win at (269) 795-4564. 9.) jq.2 Schedule - Aug. 16 5-10, 12-1. 2-7.6-11. 4-9, 8-3; Tuesday. Aug. 25 - 7-11. 6-9. Founders Weekend horseshoe tourney winners reported Heritage Day volleyball tourney still needs teams Freeport of Soft ball Men’s Fast Pitch Tri-County . ............ Bennett Industries Crutin Heinze . . . . Woodland Sales and Sen ice Red Baron Pizza . . . Thomapple Clean Up Bob Cats ................. Schedule - Aug. 19. 6-1. 7-4 Soccer alumni game is Aug. 23 Local fast-pitch team to be in state tourney The Freeport fast-pitch softball league's Thomapple Clean Up team members fought their way to a regional co-championship in Coldwater last weekend to earn a spot in the Michigan State Class E finals Labor Day weekend in Charlevoix. The team played and won three games in two days with no losses, sharing the title with a Coldwater squad by agreement, as both teams were short of personnel, and both were assured a berth. The TCU team members are (front, from left). Dan Er­ skine, Ken Simmons, Ron Bailey. Mark Martin (manager), (back row) Doug Ybema. Ed Mayhew. Larry Hayes. Jeff Fisher. Gene Cross and Kevin Stewart. Players Keith and Jeff Carpenter are missing from the photo. The annual Hastings High School varsity vs. alumni soccer game will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the new soccer field behind the high school. All Hastings High School soccer team alumni are invited to take part. For more information, call the high school athletic office. AST & CONVENIENT J-Ad Graphics North of Hasfing* en M-43 John Kalmink caught this 5.81 -pound lunker smallmouth to qualify for a Mas­ ter Angler Award. IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER CM 945-9554 for Information �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 15, 2002 - Page 1 i PENNOCK, continued from page 1 LEGAL NOTICES tecs believe we arc fulfilling the hospital’s mission, which is to provide quality health services to the people of our service area.” The State Street Center is described by hospital officials as the next step in a con­ tinuing process of growth to meet the needs of the community. “We take our responsibility for the health of the communities wc serve seri­ ously,” Thompson said. “The common goal of our Planning, Finance and building Committees, comprised of board members, medical staff and administration, is to care­ fully evaluate our future needs to meet the growing demand for service with fiscal re­ sponsibility. “Pennock will continue to be a good steward of the public's trust by building or remodeling only when all other options arc exhausted.” he said. “Due to the dramatic growth in patients choosing Pennock Health Services, area residents will sec continued construction take place at Pennock Hospital as well as new facilities al additional locations,” ac­ cording to a press release from Pennock. Future expansion options were enhanced last year when the Hospital Board of Trus­ tees purchased more than 30 acres of prop­ erty at the comer of M-37 and M-43, across from the new site of Gavin Ford. No spe­ cific plans have been developed yet for the future use of that land. “In each case, (future) construction deci­ sions will be driven by Pennock’s goal of maintaining state-of-the-art facilities and services for our physicians and patients as cost-effectively as possible," Thompson said. Many major construction and renovation projects have changed the exterior and intc- Pennock Health Services Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton, after quips about his enthusiasm for starting the project, climbed aboard a bulldozer on hand for the site preparation phase of the new State Street Center. rior of Pennock’s campus over the years. They include the addition of Pennock Vil­ lage (retirement housing for adults who are 55 and older), the Health & Wellness Cen­ ter, the hospital’s Family Birthing Center wing, the surgical suite, family medicine • Agreed to let the Hastings District Li­ brary have its “Duck Derby" fund-raiser on the Thornapple River at Tyden Park Sun­ day, Aug. 25. • Approved an agreement with Barry County Trial Court to allow use of City Hall facilities if necessary for backup, as long as it didn’t interfere with customary government operations. • Decided to continue to do property and casualty insurance business with the Michi­ gan Municipal League Liability and Prop­ erly Pool for $127,937. GIFT Johnstown Fire Dept, to mark 25th anniversary Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send The Hastings offices in adjacent communities, the Pen­ nock Retail Pharmacy and additional facili­ ties to accommodate increased needs in the hospital’s emergency department. Walk-in Clinic and patient registration, the press re­ lease said. • Had the first reading of two proposed ordinances recommended by the Planning Commission and two others recommended by staff. One is for a planned unit development (PUD) requested by attorney Carol Jones Dwyer to allow use of a residence for of­ fices. Another is to permit police stations and bus transit facilities as special uses in the D-2 industrial zone. The Sheriffs De­ partment and Barry County Transit Author­ ity currently are legal non-conforming uses in such an industrial zone, but they have problems every time they want to remodel or expand their facilities. The staff recommended ordinances would exempt trees and lots of more than a acre from regulations under the noxious weed and vegetation ordinance and would amend activities permitted in the local parks. The Johnstown Township Fire Depart­ ment will celebrate 25 years in existence with an open house Sunday. Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chief Jack Wykoff is seeking all current and former members of the department who arc interested in attending the event. “I’m inviting all the old members if wc can find them,” said Wykoff, chief for the past 10 years. Current township supervisor Robert Mack is a former chief the department and the first chief was George Minor who now lives in Iowa. The public is invited to attend the gather­ ing set to take place at the fire station lo­ cated on South M-37 in Johnstown Town­ ship. For more information, call 721-8181. 9554 to subscribe. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL EE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made n the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Gary L. BriUsn. a sin­ gle man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION, dated October 29. 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry m the State of Michigan on November 20. 1996, m Uber 678. Page (a) 851. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $99,425.73 and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured t«y said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on September 5. 2002. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder. at pubhc sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9 00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt: PARCEL T THAT PART OF THE EAST 112. OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58 WEST 567 47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES OG WEST 89.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 17.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES OO' WEST 386.03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST 399 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES OCT EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES OO1 WEST 502 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID LINE TO THE BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. In which case the redemption period shall ba thirty (30) days from the dale of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated. July 26. 2002 (8/29) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MOR i CAGE SALE - Default has been made r tha conditions of a mortgage made by Km A Aspgren and Nancy S Aspgren (original mort­ gagors) to Wilmington National Finance. Inc, Mortgagee, dated January 22. 2001 ~nd record­ ed on January 30.2001 in Uber Doc • 1054436 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New York, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 28,2002. which was recorded on June 26. 2002. in Uber Doc *1082833 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED SIXTY-ONE AND 13/100 dollars ($155,261.13), including interest at 11.150% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m, on September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbod as: That part of the Southeast quarter of Section 17. Town North. Range 7 West, described as commencing at the center of said Section 17. thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on the East and West quarter line 880.00 feet to the place beginning of this description, thence continuing South 39 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on said quarter line 256.58 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 34 seconds East parallel with the North and South eight line of foe Southeast quarter. 1135 91 feet, thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 24 seconds East 1565.66 feet to foe East Section tone; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds West on same 529.90 feet to the North line of the South 3/4 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast quarter of said Section, thence North 98 degrees 39 min­ utes 36 seconds West on same, 1801.39 feet, thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds Wed. 1652.65 feet to foe place of beginning Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 1 months) from the date of such sate, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent is r ecord ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to foe mortgrgee, in which case foe redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from foe date of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-A 246-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200128533 Mustangs-A (8/29) THE 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Fax 618-945-0324 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. 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Totally updated Investment opportunity at 7:30 am 8:00 am $25 "XXX $174,100 NEW LISTING TW-5S9 • Mtpte Grow Twp,, Sec. 28, kfcpte Vrtey School* ■ COST: CHECK IN TIME; Boys & Girls (Ages 13-16) Men & Women (Ages 17-25) Men & Women (Ages 25+) Team Name Team Name Team Name Team Captain Team Captain Team Captain Phone * Phone # Phone # C.OVE^E RQAQ Rottng butting sles wth features Health Dept approved prmary and reserve septic stes Stier to state certify stake survey county and stMe driveway permit to county'state standards Route 66 and Ooverttate Road frontages V S Farce! A M-66 Rd R.37*/-acres»-l3»-ac woods& spits $124,950 Parcel3U-66Rd R.31W-acres w2sptts by nght $1X.7OO Parcel CIA66 Rd R 2 6*>'-acre buttng site $21,000 Parcel D M-66 Rd R. 2 6*-- acre buktog sea $21,000 ParcelEIH6 AOoverdeieRd R 2.9W- ®wbuttngsee $21,000 Parcel F Ctoverdate Rd Ft 8+/- acre butting site trees pond $33,600 Parcel G Ctoverdate Rd Ft. 7 5W- acre buttng site trees pond $31,500 Parcel H Cloverdale Rd Ft 3 7+/- acre buttng site trees $24,150 Parcel I Cloverdate Rd R 17^- acre buttng sue trees $57,750 ?? Questions ?? Call (616) 948-3025 Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce • 22 1 W; State Street • Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEB, ANY IH£QfiMAnQN.QflIAlNED_WlLLB£JUSED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the condition of a mortgage made by Jacquelyn Madden and William Madden to Banc One Financial Services Inc., by a mortgage dated April 17. 1997 and recorded on Apr? 21. 1997 in Liber 691 on Page 918. Barry bounty Records Michigan on which mortgage thare is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety One Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Dollars and Ninety Seven Cents ($91.514.97) including inter­ est at 14 61% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p m. on September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1. The West 15 acres of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan Parcel 2. The Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36. Town 3 Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan Subject to all conditions, limi­ tations and easements of record The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 2. 2002 Michael M. Grand. Esq GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., *257w Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 (9/12) NOTICE PF FORECLOSURE SALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND, P.C. IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detatft has occurred in a Mortgage made by Jarnos B. Raymond and Ellen S. Raymor. j, husband and wife, to First Community Federal Credit Union dated July 7, 1999, and recorded on July 15. 1999 in Document Number 1032565. Barry County Recorls. No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part ol the debt, secured by the mort­ gage or any part thereof and the amount now ctekned to be due on the debt is $106,815.30. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bid­ der. for cash, on August 22. 2002 at 1:00 p.m.. local time, at the East front door of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 7.8% percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The property Is located in the Township of Maple Grove, County of Barry. State of Michigan, to wit Parcel A That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Michigan described as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of said Section 13, thence running West along the South line of said Section 123 a dis­ tance of 625.00 feet to the point of beginning of the following described parcel of land, thence continuing West along the said South line of Secbon 13 a distance of 625.00 feet: thence 697.00 feet; thence running East parallel with the said South line of Section 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East a distance of 697.00 feet to the ooint of beginning. Parcel B: That part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township, Barry County Michigan, described as beginning at the Southeast comer of said Section 13; thence running West along the South line of said Section 13 a distance of 625.00 feet; thence running North 00 degrees 00 minutes 57 seconds West parallel with the East line of said Section 13; thence running South 00 degrees 00 minutes 56 seconds East along the said East Ime of Section 13 a distance of 697.00 feet to the said Southeast comer of Section 13 and the point of beginning. During the one year immediately following the sale of the property may be redeemed. Dated: July 17. 2002 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) 350 East Michigan Avenue. Ste. 130 Kalamazoo. Mi 49007 (6/15) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A Selby (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2001, and recorded on May 17. 2001 in Liber 0159895 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 29/100 dollars ($101.91229). inc*udi »g merest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made a.xl provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m on September 26. 2002. Said premises ks situated m TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Ba'^y County. Michigan, and are de senbed as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan: thence North 89 degrees. 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds East, 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 line to the center of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes, 00 seconds West 833.00 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes, 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees. 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds West 199 40 feet to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees, 00 minutes. 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly line; thence North 89 degrees, 51 min­ utes. 22 seconds East 199.36 feet to lhe point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Auoust 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 2C3 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223917 Cougars (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. Slurack and Vickie M. Stonick. a/k/a Vicki M. Slurack to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 in Instrument Number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee tor the DLI ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Series 2000-7 by an assignment of mortgage dated December 19.2001. and record­ ed on January 4. 2002 in Instrument Number 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Seventy Three Cents ($58,696.73) including interest at 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 29. 2002. Said promises are situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry State of Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19. wto the East 1/2 of toe East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4. an in Section 19. town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 1 year from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 17. 2002 Michael M. Grand. Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy, *257w Farmington Hitts, Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 (8/22) T^iea. Obit tatties ...continued Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Delauit has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian K. Lewis (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 15. 2000. and recorded on December 20. 2000 in Document *1053090 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ONE AND 11/100 dollars ($7420111). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them. a( pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. A.W. Phillip s Addition to the VOiage of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plata. Page 18. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month{s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130019 Stallions (8/5) |_______ Norma R. Pierce I____________ HASTINGS - Norma R. Pierce, age 70. of Hastings died at 10:42 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 8. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Pierce was bom on Aug. 17. 1931 tn Hastings, lhe daughter of Emesi and Marjory (Schmul) Robinson. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1949 with honors from Hastings High School. She was married to Owen Thomas on Nov. 4. 1949 and to William Pierce on Dec. 24. 1978. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for over 30 years. Mrs. Pierce loved animals, camping and fishing. Mrs. Pierce is survived by son. Rod (Vicki) Thomas of Hastings; daughters. Les (Tim) Worm and Sandy (Larry) Madsen, both of Hastings; grandchildren, Stacy Heuss, Mike (Nancy) Smith. Amanda Thomas. Jennifer Madsen. David Madsen, ail of Hastings; several great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband William on Dec. 19, 2001. Graveside services were held Monday. Aug. 12, 2002 at the Rutland Township Cemeteiy. Chaplain David O. Wood offici­ ated. Bunal will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Barry County. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Animal Shelter. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. DELTON - Jose Muniz, age 36, of Delton lost his life in a I-car accident. Monday evening, August 12. 2002, in Prairieville Township. He was bom November 2. 1965 in Puerto Rico, the son of Jamie & Nelly Muniz and came to the U.S.A, in 1985. He had been employed at Art Van Furniture for ten years and most recently with 2-Mcn and A Truck. Jose has been a resident of the Delton area for the past 17 years. He attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Jose will be sorely missed by his Gance, Brenda Webber and her three children, Angie Nugent. Shelia Gum and Jeffrey Webber, grandchildren, Ausha and Joelien Gum and Austin Wucsten as well as three brothers. Hcrvin, Benjamin and Hector, four sisters, Elba. Iris, Celia and Ivett and his parents. Visitation will be at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton on Thursday, August 15, 2002 from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. Rosary/Scripture Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. at the funeral home with Sister Constance Fifelski presiding. After services Jose will be sent to Puerto Rico for further services and burial. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brenda Webber family. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Michigan. Jack (Hubert) M. Allerding Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condrtions of a mortgage made by John B. Weddington and Donna B. Stamps (ongmal mort­ gagors) to NBD Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 4. 1996, and recorded on April 17, 1996 in Uber 657 on Page 268 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe St. Paul Federal Bank tor Saving, Assignee by ar. assignment dated August 11. 1998, which was recorded on July 25, 2002, in Instrument •1064371. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof toe sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 02/100 dollars ($83,300.02). Including interest at 7.700% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be torectodatl by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on September 26, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2, according to too recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along too North line of said Sodton 10. a distance of 1776.13; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 foot; to lhe true place of beginning, thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 foot thence North 74 dogrose 49 minutes West 200.00 foot to the Easterly line of Sunset Dr., thence North 15 dogroes 11 minutes East along said easterly kne 200.00 loot, thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200.00 feet to the piece of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case too redemption period shall bo 30 days from too date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Filo *200221320 Jaguars (8/12) HASTINGS - Jack (Hubert) M. Allerding, age 92, of Hastings, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 at Carveth Village in Middleville. He was bom May 7, 1910 in Hastings, the son of Harry and Veda (Maner) Allerding. Jack has lived on the family farm for 92 years, which has been the family farm for 109 years. He spent most all of his life fanning. When he retired from farming he began restoring old cars, one which was his pride and joy was the 1940 Ford Convertible. Jack and his wife, Rita, built their own house, which included an in-door swimming pool. He was preceded in death by his parents, and twin sister, Helen Bowman. Jack is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rita M. (Weber) Allerding of Hastings; daughter, Tamila A. (Steven) Nicholas of Grand Ledge; son, Michael Allerding of California; iour grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nephew. Lawrence (Vicki) Utter of Hastings; cousin, Veda (Ken) Barnes. Visitation will be held Thursday. Aug. 15, 2002 from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will be held Thursday. Aug. 15,2002 al 11:30 am. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth V. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice, Carveth Village or Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Heard the latest buzz in Grand Rapids? DIRECTV NOW HAS YOUR LOCAL CHANNELS! /Get f $50 will be credited to your 2nd DIRECTV bill when you buy any DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System and subscribe to Local channels GET A SINGLE DIRECTV* MULTI-SATELLITE SYSTEM 7 from with your annual commitment to any TOTAL CHOICE'1 package. Including Installation New customers ortfy Offer ends 12/3W2. Ata SSO cmM tan DIRECTV Get over 130 channels including your favorite Local Channels for just $39.99 a month Annual commitment required when you subscribe to the TOTAL CHOICE PLUffwith Local Channels programming package. Don’t wait another minute -- see your retailer and GET DIRECTV SERVICE NOW! 130 W. State Street Downtown Hastings A Appliances 616-945-4284 An outnortzea BftCTV Oeder SOURCE Open Mon -Frt 9am - 8pm Saturday 9-5 30. Jose Muniz_________ | \ Norris L Garrison HASTINGS - Norris L. Garrison, age 65, a resident of Tender Care in Hastings and formerly of Delton, died Tuesday evening. August 13, 2002, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom January 5, 1937 in Battle Creek, the son of David Garrison and Rachel Ruth Stark Garrison and lived his entire life in the Delton-Barry County area. Surviving him are two brothers. Dale (Patricia) Garrison of Richland and Ernest E. Garrison of Battle Creek; one half sister, Alice Howard; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; half brother, Thom Jewel; brothers, David A. and Larry L. Garrison. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 16, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. al lhe Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend Steve Chamley of Gull Lake United Methodist officiating. Interment will be at the Bedford Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society in his name. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. Four youths escape injury in rollover BARRY TOWNSHIP - Four Kalamazoo county teens ranging in age from 11 to 16 were turned over to their parents by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Aug. 5 after the car they were in crashed on Maim Road after the unlicensed, 16-year-old driver tried to jump a hill at 90 mph. A witness told police the car had passed his house twice at high rates of speed, jumping the same hill from both directions. The man said the car was returning to jump the hill a third time when he tried to get them to stop by standing along the road and waving. “On the vehicle's third attempt to jump the hill, the vehicle was northbound on Mann Road at about 90 mph and after he cleared the hill, he saw the witness standing in the roadway," the driver told deputies. The driver told police that the man was standing in the middle of the road which caused him to lose control. "(He) panicked and swerved away from him, lost control in the dirt and hit a drive­ way post and a 911 address sign before hit­ ting two trees, overturning and coming to rest," deputies reported. All four teens fled (he scene and were later found at the Hickory Comers home of the one of the teens’ relatives. A 20-year-old front seat passenger from Galesburg allegedly told the driver that there were some “killer hills” on Mann Road and that they could “really catch some air.” In the back seat were an 11-year-old Kalamazoo girl and a 14-year-old Kalama­ zoo girl, both of whom suffered scratches and sore necks. Both were taken to Borgcss Hospital by their mothers who did not know where the girls were before being contacted by police. The driver is being charged in juvenile court with driving without a license, leav­ ing the scene of a personal injury accident and reckless driving. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 15. 2002 - Page 13 VETO, continued from page 2 to it than punishing local governments, es­ pecially local governments like Barry County that have demonstrated fiscal re­ sponsibility year after year,” the resolution said. Commissioner Tom Wing made the only dissenting comment about the resolution supporting the override of the governor’s veto, saying that he supports the governor “on this one. “...It's a political thing mostly, but the governor docs have the right to tiy to take our money away from us...," Wing said. Mackenzie agreed, but added, “...we have the right to try and get it back." He said “it seems like the governor and others have forgotten about that promise (to help local governments by giving them revenue sharing). Saying he has been a life-long Republi­ can and voted for Engler three times, Mackenzie said he was extremely disap­ pointed by the veto and puzzled by Engler's reasoning for it. James noted that Barry is operating in the “black" but some counties arc not. Because of Barry’s strong financial con­ dition, Mackenzie said that he was “certain we can weather this storm for awhile (if lawmakers did not override the veto), but I don’t want to go to Lansing and say that.” A potential 10 percent budget loss “does mean something,” emphasized Tripp, chair­ woman of the board’s Finance Committee. The "Rally at the Capitol" was spon­ sored by the Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan Township Association, Michigan Municipal League. Michigan As­ sociation of Fire Chiefs. Michigan Associa­ tion of Chiefs of Police and other interest groups. In other business, at this week's meeting. Wing mentioned that former Commissioner Emmet Herrington died last month. “It was my distinct privilege to get to know him over the last three years. 1 visited him quite often at home. I thoroughly en­ joyed getting to know him and calling him my friend...” Wing said. James noted that lhe county’s American flags had been lowered in Herrington’s honor. “You could disagree with Emmet strongly on any issue," Mackenzie said, but as soon as the debate was over he was a gentleman. He never lost his dignity.” On another topic, Mackenzie wondered if the board would like to plan a memorial ceremony for Sept. 11, marking a year since the terrorist attack. James mentioned contacting some people and organizations to see if they would wan? to be involved. No decision was made. Commissioners appointed Clyde Morgan of Clark Road, Bellevue to a three year term on the Planning & Zoning Commis­ sion. Morgan has served on the Commis­ sion for more than 10 years and has been its chairman for the past six years. He has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and Charlton Park Board. RECALL, continued from page 1 It was considered that Vilmont could de­ fend himself against this issue. Issues number 6 and 7 dealt with the July 10, 2002, Rutland Township Board meet­ ing. Issue 6 was allowed to stay on the peti­ tion, saying that Vilmont refused to answer questions directed to him from residents during the open comments portion of the meeting. Issue 7, dealing with whether another board member was prohibited from answer­ ing questions, was removed from the peti­ tion since both Shaw and Smith determined that it was unclear. Four issues approved for the Petition for Recall of Roger Vilmont submitted by the Rutland Recall Committee: 1. In December of 2000, Roger Vilmont purchased computers, equipment and soft­ ware for approximately $7000 without Township Board approval on his personal credit card. In January 2001, the Rutland Township Board voted on and approved the purchase and reimbursement to Vilmont for the computers, equipment and software. 2. In June, 2002 Vilmont was heard by Rutland Charter 1 ownship citizens at the close of the board meeting making a com­ ment that he was tired of listening to resi­ dents with limited capacity intelligence. He further stated that he would not listen to them because he does not have to. 3. Vilmont rented the Barry County Expo Center and mailed approximately 300 flyers to nearby residents to advertise a spe­ cial meeting of the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Board to address an issue involving in­ creasing farm production use of a specific piece of property. The Rutland Charter Township Board did not approve the cost for the Barry Court? Expo Center, adver­ tising or the date of the special hearing prior to the advertisements being mailed to the 300 citizens. Vilmont, later requested approval for the expenditures from the Rut­ land Charter Township Board. 4. At the July 10 Rutland Charter Town­ ship Board meeting, Vilmont refused to an­ swer any questions directed to him from residents during the open comments portion of the meeting. Vilmont and the board have come under fire from some citizens recently for enter­ taining a proposal for a new junk ordi­ nance. Smith reminded the 10 members of the recall committee who attended the hearing that the petition has to be clear to any voter in Rutland Township, not just those who at­ tend township meetings. Shaw told the audience, “This is a really quiet public hearing. Usually we have peo­ ple hanging from the chandeliers.” Shaw stated that both sides have 10 days to appeal the decisions of the clarity hear­ ing to the Circuit Court. If the recall committee makes no changes, they can fill out a new petition form listing the four approved issues. The committee has 180 days to get 307 signa­ tures, but no signature can be more than 90 days old. Only signatures of registered electors qualify for the petitions. Petitions once they arc filled will be turned in to the county clerk’s office to be certified. The committee will be required to create ballot language of 200 words or less once petitions have been turned in before i* can be placed on the ballot. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY •NFORMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neill and Tara CrespoO’Neill (original mortgagors) to Consumers Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2001. and recorded on January 3. 2002 in Instr. • 1072346 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Flagstar Bank. FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated December 24. 2001. which was recorded on April 26. 2002. Instr. *1079511. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SIX AND 97/100 dollars (5108.326.97). including interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer ol said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 47' 05” West along the West Ime of said Section. 385.25 feet to the Point ol Beginning of this description; thence North 00 degrees 47’ 05' West continuing along said West line. 385.25 feet; ’hence East parallel with the South line of said Section. 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47 05" East parallel with said West Ime, 385.25 feet; thence West parallel with said South line. 330 00 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mt 48025 File *200222749 Hawks (8/22) hat FINAL VjaKAGE SALE in ■More the leaveTbem [0 h.ml Advertise k in the Barry Countys Total Marketing Solution Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. is a debt collector end we are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in conditions of a mortgage made oy JOHN E. HARDING IV AND CYNTHIA A HARDING HUSBAND AND WIFE. SIGNING IN ACKNOWL­ EDGEMENT OF DOWER RIGHTS ONLY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 8. 2001. and recorded on August 13. 2001, as Instrument No 1064738 Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of one hundred twenty tour thousand five hundred fifty one and 08/100 Dollars ($124,551.08). including interest at 7 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 PM on September 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at Monument “27 (found 1/2* rebar) of Steven s Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 31. a Plat si Section 30. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence South 73 degrees 52 minutes 43 seconds East. 197.80 feet, as measured to a 3/4' metal pipe and the point of beginning of this description (recorded as South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East, 200.0 feet); thence South 74 degrees 18 minutes 37 seconds East. 120.08 feet, as measured, to a 3/4' metal pipe (recorded as South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East. 120.5 feet); thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 15 seconds East. 321.38 feet (recorded as North 47 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East 316.30 feet per Liber 494 of Deeds. Page 916); thence North 37 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West. 123.0 feel; thence Southwesterly 202 feet, more or less, to a 3/4’ metal pipe, which is North 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds East. 197.5 feet, as measured, from the point of beginning; thence South 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds West. 197.5 feet, as mea­ sured (recorded as South 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West 180 feet) to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 1.2002 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED. AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Assudates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (8/22) Can 945-9554 Give the gift of ■memories from your hometown, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 for a subscription TODAY! Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A Mann, a married woman a.xj Ora D Mann, a married man, hus­ band and Wire, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee dated October 30. 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 m Inst * 1004420. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California N.A. by assignment dated October 30.1997 and recorded on June 19.1998 in Inst • 1013775. Barry County Records. There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 52'100 Dollars ($63,542.52) including inter­ est at the rate of 12 79% per annum Under me power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pan ol them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mchtg?ji at 1 X>0 p.m on September 19. 2002. 'i he premises aic located in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land m the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, desenbed as follows: Commencing ut the West 1 /4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West hne of said Section 18 to a point which bes 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section, thence North 89 degrees. 29 min­ utes. 10 seconds. East 30 69feet to the center of Highway M-43. and the true point of beginning, thence Northeasterly 299 88 feet along the center ol said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1206.5 feet more or less along the North ime of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8 line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated August 15. 2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Nxikmai Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California N.A. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No.209.1536 (9H2) We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on M-43 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Roger Vilmont Barry County Homemakers 45th Christmas Crafts Show CITY OF HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan, is soliciting bids for a naw 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon 4 WD Vehicle for the Hastings Fire Department. For a copy of specifications contact Fire Chief Cans at 269-945-2345. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be clearly marked “Fire Department Vehicle.” Bids shall be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 E. State Street. Hastings, Michigan. 49058. until 2:00 p.m. on August 22, 2002, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Middle School in Hastings Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 2002 Now renting craft spaces $35 - 8x10’ Non-profit groups $15 and $20 Nancy Durbin, 269-945-9573 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR BIDS PURCHASE OF COMMERCIAL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS The City ol Hastings Downtown Development Authority is soliciting bids for the purpose of pur­ chasing commercial Christmas decorations to be used in its downtown area. The City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 2:00 p.m. on Friday August 23. 2002, at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ age. "Sealed Bld - Christmas Decorations." Safe for clear coat finishes $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR * EXTERIOR DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. 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(616) 437-6602 rivertown realty LLC ■MM^vssssssa^Miw �P«g» 14 - The Hutinga Banner - Thuraday. August 15. 2002 :gal NOTICES NoOoe ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE COWTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQfilfiAQEJALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa K. Potter (original mortgagors; to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2000, and recorded on May 25, 2000 in Instrument No. 1044778 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-C. with­ out recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 26. 2001, which was recorded on May 17, 2001, in Instrument No. 1059889. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWO AND 35/100 doMars ($83,902.35). including inter­ est at 9.050% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml al 1:00 pjn. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County, Michigan and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as; Commencing at the Northeast comer of said sec­ tion; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 937.20 feet along the North line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 min­ utes 23 seconds West 94.38 feet thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 106.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 145.20 feet to toe place of beginning; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 165.00 feet to a point which is North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 132.00 feet and North 89 degrees 52 rrtinutes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the centerIno of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 foot; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 18.87 feet; thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along centerline of a former mill race; thence North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 2960 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 2 degrees 52 min­ utes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 foot along a traverse line along the Coldwater River; thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also that parcel of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the center­ tine of said river. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at toe centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.90 feet thence North paralei with toe centerline of Maple Street 352 feet thence East 13 feet thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shan bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trod & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fwma. Ml -*8025 Rie 1200115949 Gators (9/5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Moon and Angela H. Moon. Husband and WMe. to The Provident Bank, mortgrgee. dated November 12. 1998 and recorded December 4. 1998 in Document Number 1021881, Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage tie sum of Filty-Six Thousand One Hundred Five and 2/100 Dollars ($56.105 02) including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the snort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Micte^n. notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH u9 foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 p.m. on September 26. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 220 feet of the North 240 leet of the East 16.02 chains of the Noto 24.92 chains of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The Tocectosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: August 15. 2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Provident Bank, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Frte No. 210.0306 (9/12) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY W. EISNER a/Wa WAYNE EIS­ NER. an unmarried man. Mortgagor, to MORT­ GAGE CENTER. LC. Mortgagee, dated March 6. 2001. and recorded on March 14, 2001, in Document No. 1056742. Barry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($125675.63). including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. September 12,2002. Said premises are situated in toe Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE EAST 55 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 740 FEET; THENCE WEST 55 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 740 FEET TO BEGINNING. Tax Parcel I D. <08-006-036-014-00. The redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: July 23. 2002 Mortgage Center, LC, Mortgagee HoUman Ritter. LeDuc A Moody. PLLC By: Charles J. Hoizman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Frankkn Road Southfield. Michigan 48034 (8/29) City of Hastings Request for Proposal/Qualifications The City of Hastings is soliciting a response to a Request for Proposal/Qualifications from qualified applicants to conduct a planning study to prepare a Downtown Re-develop­ ment Strategy and Mariceting Plan for the Downtown Development Authority. A copy of the Request for Proposal/Qualifications doc­ ument is available from the office of the City Clerk. Respondents must submit their response to the RFP by 5:00 p.m., August 23. 2002. at City Hall, 102 E. State St, PROTECTION, continued from page 3 been harassed by Dave Hagon. Hagon testified that he did fly over the Husseys’ home June 16, but said he did not fly under 1,000 fed as required by FAA regulations. He also said he was not trying to “buzz” the Husseys* home, but rather his own home. He and Patrick were in the air­ plane together, he said, and his wife and grandson were outside watching them. Ilona testified that when Hussey called, “she was screaming.” She said Hussey was mad because Hussey had made some nega­ tive remarks about the school district and Dave Hagon had included Hussey’s re­ marks in one of many letters he wrote to the school district rebutting claims the dis­ trict made regarding his work performance. Ilona said she had no intention of threat­ ening anyone. “I was just upset. With Jeanne pressuring me and yelling at me, it just came out of my mouth." Tripp argued that Ilona’s remark was the only instance the court could use to indicate Ilona might be a threat to those protected by the PPO’s, and the single incident wasn’t enough “What wc have here is one isolated inci­ dent,” he said. “The action was not stalk­ ing. It was not premeditated. It was not thought out by Mrs. Hagon to harass the school system.” Ilona testified that she didn’t know Loretta Schocssel or Steve Hoke and had never made threats to them or the others given the PPOs. Hagon said he has “never seen more in­ justice in my life. I wish people who know me would stand up and take notice of what the school system is doing. The school sys­ tem is hiring people back who are doing drugs.” Hagon was referring to the rehiring of high school teacher Jason Hoefler. Hoefler was arrested on charges of drunk driving and possession of marijuana this past February and later pleaded guilty to impaired driving and possessing marijuana. After his arrest Hoefler was put on an un­ paid leave of absence. At a special board meeting July 19 the board voted to reinstate Hoefler. The vote was 4-2, with Eugene Haas and Patricia Endsley voting no and Terry McKinney, Mike Hubert, Kim Alderson and Don My­ ers voting yes. Trustee Scott Hodges was absent. Schocssel said he recommended that Hoefler not be reinstated. “Traditionally educators have been held to the highest standard of conduct,” he ex­ plained, “and we should be. We work with children and young people and we’re ex­ pected to and should set the best example for them. As a superintendent it’s my re­ sponsibility to be sure our students are taught by those who meet those high stan­ dards, and Jason didn’t do that. People make mistakes, and they make choices. Consuming a little too much of a legal sub­ stance and driving is a mistake. Getting in­ volved with illegal substances is more than a mistake, it's a choice, and it’s a choice that has serious consequences, especially for people in schools.” Myers said he voted for the reinstate­ ment because “1 felt he deserved a second chance. He was never a bad person. But he made bad choices. That doesn’t mean wc throw him away. Wc all make mistakes, and if we’re never given a second chance, where would wc be?" Myers said he talked to teachers, administrators and students about Hoefler and only one expressed any­ thing negative about the teacher. “That’s how great a coach, teacher and person he is," Myers said. “So I didn't feel wc should throw him away.” Patrick Hagon has said to the board in the past that it would not be fair to reinstate Hoefler because of the board’s zero toler­ ance policies against student drug use. The board has quoted the zero tolerance policy when expelling students in the past. Patrick Hagon appeared at a board meet­ ing earlier this summer, asking the board to institute mandatory drug testing of all dis­ trict employees. School administrators testified at Tues­ day’s hearing that Patrick’s actions during and after the board meeting alarmed them. Pleasantvicw Principal Mary Vlick said she was sitting near Patrick and heard him say to his wife that “he needed to get out of there in a hurry before he hit someone.” Vliek said Patrick told her that if Hoefler was re-hired, Patrick “would go after cer­ tain other staff members and employees at the high school.” Hoke testified that after the board meet­ ing, as they were leaving the building, Pat­ rick made some negative comments to high school assistant principal Mike Schneider­ han and Hoke thought Schneiderhan and Patrick were going to get into a physical fight. Patrick denied making the comment about hitting someone. He said he made comments at the end of the meeting con­ cerning mandatory drug testing, and was told he could not do so. He said he spoke at that time because he was unfamiliar with the meeting protocol. He said that later, as he was exiting the building, he called to Schneiderhan and implied that Schneider­ han had also been using drugs. Schneider­ han then “came up and got right in my face and said, ’Are you harassing me here?’” Hagon said he turned and walked away with his wife. Hagon said he talked to Tim Johnston only once on the telephone concerning the mandatory drug testing, but had never spo­ ken to Steve Hoke, Loretta Schoessel, or Lori Johnston (who serves as a high school counselor). “I probably haven’t seen Jean­ nie Hussey for over a year,” he said. The attorney for the school district, Rob­ ert Longstreet, asked Hagon if he'd fol­ lowed Jason Hoefler to court appearances Hoefler was making. Hagon said he was not following Hoefler — he'd gone to see the outcome of the court proceedings re­ garding Hoefler. Schocssel and other administrators testi­ fied that Dave Hagon had become increas­ ingly agitated at meetings held to discuss his performance during this past school year. Assistant principal Judy Johnson testi­ fied that at one point Hagon entered her of­ fice and started to “rant and rave” about the other high school administrators, saying that “they didn’t support him." She said he used profanities. “I felt some of his commenu were very inappropriate, very threat­ ening,” she said. Hastings Industrial Incubator OPEN HOUSE August 23, 2002 On August 23, 2002, the public is invited to participate in an open house at the Hastings Industrial Incubator and Industrial Park. The City of Hastings opened the project 10 years ago to diversify the local manufacturing base and create local employment. Tenant companies will display their products and complimentary luncheon fare and refreshments will be served. The Incubator open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, August 23. Hastings, Ml 49058 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ANC ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubic Hearing win be held by the Pratoevitie Townstep Planning Commission on August 21, 2002, at 7.30 p.m at the PraineviBe Township Hall. 10115 S Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the <em(s) to be considered al th® Pubic Heanng include, in brief, the following 1) Special Land Use Permit and site plan review hied by Susan Haydon of 562 N. 8th Street. Plainwen. Ml 49060. to allow Susan C Haydon to provide a care tor 12 children in her home at 10687 Ford Road. PUxnweC Ml 49000 Parcel # 06-012-009-001 -10 Tte» property zoned “A* Agricultural 2/ Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission lor this meeting Al interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this special land use permit appellations at the address below Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers tor the heanng impaired and audiotapes of printed matenals being considered at the hearing upon hve (5) days notice to the Praineville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, Auaust 22. 2002 - 7 D.m. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the tollowing request Fhe Camp Mfchawsna and Jim Meek, MCC Construction ol 5800 Head Lake Rd - Hastings. Ml 49058 for a Site Plan Review of the property located at 5800 Head Lake Rd . Hastings, in Section 16. for a Camp Chapel, which is zoned AR. The information about this request may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Townstep Hall. 5463 S M-43 Highway. Hastings 616-948-2464 Zoning Administrators office hours are Monday 4-6 p m . Wednesday 1­ 3 pm and Thursday 8-10 a m. Written comments will be accepted by the Clerk by mail or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public heanng Hope Township wfl provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Townstep Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by wnting or calling the clerk at the address Of telephone number listed below A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immediately following fhe hearing to decide on the above request and any other business that may legally come before the board Linda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-2464 According to Johnston, during the year meetings with Hagon “became much more heated. Toward the end of the year it was almost a situation where he (Hagon) was outraged.” Schocssel said Johnston told him “she frit David was in a state of rage and had lost control." Schoessel said “I had observed that my­ self in various meetings.” Schoessel said other administrators had told him of in­ stances where Hagon had “lost his temper, lost control.” According to testimony by high school industrial arts teachers Rich Pohja and Ken Logan and custodian Karen Ruckman. Ha­ gon told them more than once that if Hoe­ fler was re-hired, “there would be trouble." Tripp asked Schoessel if the meetings were called by the administration or Hagon. and Schoessel said that for the most part the administrators had called the meetings and required Hagon to attend. ’’These meetings had to do with disci­ plining him and terminating him from em­ ployment?" Tripp asked. Schoessel an­ swered yes. Tripp asked the industrial arts teachers and Vliek whether Patrick and David Ha­ gon’s references to “trouble" might have meant they were going to seek legal reme­ dies, such as contacting the media, attend­ ing board meetings to protest the re-hiring of Hoefler, or seeking recourse through the EEOC. They said they didn’t know. Tripp asked David Hagon whether he ever told the industrial arts teachers he was going to harm any administrators, and Ha­ gon said no. “I ate dinner with these peo­ ple,” Hagon said. He said his comments to them were “all in the context of the EEOC” suit. Hagon said Logan was also against re­ hiring Hoefler and told Hagon “if they hire him back I’m going to tell Mr. Johnston he owes me one.” Hagon said he doesn’t own a gun. “I don’t even shoot animals,” he said. Hagon said some actions by administra­ tors had increased his anger, including one incident when “they said we’re coming to your house and picking up your computer." He said administrators followed him out to his house and removed the computer, which belonged to the school system and was supposed to be used by Hagon for school business. The district “thought something was on the computer that shouldn’t be” but found nothing, Hagon said. He characterized the action as being “like the Gestapo ” “I was very upset,” be said of the inci­ dent. In concluding remarks, Longstreet reiter­ ated the incidents that led to the PPOs, in­ cluding Hagon’s “obscene behavior”, his “inability to control himself,” his “com­ ments about paybacks,” the testimony re­ garding the airplane buzzing, Patrick's con­ frontation with Schneiderhan, Patrick's comments at the board meeting, and Ilona's remarks to Hussey. “I think these people testifying today are very reasonable people,” he said. The Ha­ gons’ statements and actions “cannot be brushed off as somebody upset, somebody joking, somebody not serious,” he said. “I think it would be bordering on malfeasance if something wasn't done, especially Li light of what's happening around the coun­ try.” (Longstreet was speaking of incidents of school violence that have been occurring around the country.) Schoessel said after the hearing that he used to work as director of community services for a school superintendent in Grosse Pointe. The superintendent later went to Indianapolis and then to Florida. “When he was in Florida a teacher he’d had trouble with marched into his office and shot and killed him.” Tripp argued that the Hagons* actions were understandable in light of the circum­ stances. If in anger, Hagon and his son talked about retaliation, that could reasona­ bly be assumed to mean they would seek legal remedies such as taking the case to the EEOC or protesting Hoefler’s rehiring at school board meetings, he said. Like­ wise, he argued, it was reasonable to as­ sume someone in danger of losing his job might react the way Hagon did in meetings with administrators (although Schoessel testified he’d never seen other teachers act the way Hagon had). Tripp argued that most of the contact be­ tween David and the school system was in­ stigated by administrators, and as such was not an instance of Hagon stalking or harass­ ing them. He said the incident with Ilona was not Ilona trying to stalk or harass, but someone making contact with her Tripp said the statute covering PPOs re­ quires “harassment and unconsented con­ tact.” “They haven’t shown any of these things,” he said. “There have been conver­ sations. I don’t think the stalking statute says if you don’t like a conversation you can get a PPO against anyone you want.” Tripp argued that “nothing in the statute" allows separate acts by different individuals to be “piggybacked" to justify a PPO. Fisher said all the Hagons acted in con­ cert with each other to perpetuate the har­ assment. “All were unhappy with the school administration for the handling of the situation" regarding David Hagon, he said. However, he said, there was “no evi­ dence of any threats” against Loretta Schocssel. CONTINUED on page 15 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 - Page 15 PROTECTION, from page 14 Realtor suffers smoke inhalation after saving house, dog by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtor Chris­ tine Burke thought she was going to host an open house at the home of Thomas and Sabrina Gunning of Middleville Monday but instead saved the house and the dog from being destroyed by fire. Thomapple Fire Chief Mark Marcntcttc said Thomas was at work and Sabrina had just finished preparing the home for the 5 p.m. open house when she lit some decora­ tive candles. “She lights the decorative candles and leaves.” said Marentette. “One of the deco­ rative candles on the mantle of the fireplace ignites a dried grape leaf wreath. The wreath and a birdhouse fail off the wall and land on the carpet." Marentette said once on the floor, the fire “took hold and was starling to build. "It had to have been within a matter of minutes because as Sabrina rounds the cor­ ner on M-37. her Realtor passes her on the way to the house." said Marentette. “On her way in. she puts up two yard signs and then opens the side door to the garage and finds the garage filling with smoke." Inside, she hears the couple's dog, a Shi Tzu, whimpering in its crate a few feel away from the fire. “She opens the door into the house and sees the fire." Marentette says of Burke. "The dog is in its cage going spastic. She has her cell phone and the first thing she does is calls 911. While heading for the dog, she places the call.” Finding the dog crate to hot to handle, she enters the kitchen, finely a towel, and takes the dog’s cage out of lhe home CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public heanng on August 21.2002, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, within the Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hear­ ing include the following, in summary: Amendment to Article VI and VII of the Zoning Ordinance to allow storage within agncuitural build­ ings as a special use and an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit "keyhohng" or tun­ neling’ of lake or stream access within the Township. Therefore, the Rutland Charter Township Ptann.ng Commission will consider the following 1. Amendments of Articles VI and VII of the Zoning Ordinance, being the Agricultural and Rural Estate Residential Districts. Compiled Sections 104.600 and 104.700. respectively, to add storage for a fee in an agricultural building, including bams, as a special use in the Agricultural and Rural Estate Districts with consideration of the following condition and standards: a. Age of Bunding Agricultural building(s) shall be at least twenty-five (25) years old. b. USE Storage shall be limited to boats, cars, vehicles, and items of similar nature. c Inspection A registered building inspector approved by the Township shall inspect the structural integrity of the building d Dwelling. A dwelling unit shall exist on the same parcel as the Ag building. e. Nuisance. The storage business shall not create a nuisance to any adjacent parcels. f. Enclosed Buildmq The agncuitural building shall be fully enclosed and shall not create nuisance traffic. g Size of Parcel. The parcel shall be a minimum of five (5) acres. h SiflQS All signs shall be in accordance with Section 20.26. i Inside Storage All storage on site shall be inside the agricultural building J Operator. The storage business shall be carried on only by the residents of the parcel. k Commingled Uses The building shall no! be used for agricultural practices. l. Uflilla Any additional lighting shall be shielded downward and not leave the property. m. Zoning Compliance. All structures shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance n. Operation Plan The application shall provide a written improvemenVoperabon plan for approval by the Planning Commission. 2. Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to add a Section entitled Take or Stream Access and Keyhole Development" to prohibit ’keyboiing" and funnelling’ of lake property as follows: Lake or Stream Access and Keyhole Deyefopment a. Frontage In all zoning districts, there shall be at least one hundred feet (100*) of lake or stream frontage for each single-family home, dwelling unit, cottage, condominium unit, site condominium unit, or apartment unit utilizing or accessing the lake or stream frontage. b Mufti-Family Frontage. Any multiple family unit that utilizes a common lake or stream front area or frontage shall not permit lake or stream use or access to more than one (1) sin­ gle-family home, dwelling unit, cottage, condominium unit, site condominium unit, or apartment unit for each one hundred feet (100’) of lake or s’ream frontage. c. QaAS- Any multiple family unit shall have not more than one (1) dock or mooring for each one hundred feet (100 ) of lake or stream frontage. d. Grant of Access The above restrictions shall apply to all lots and parcels on or abutting any lake or stream, regardless of whether access to the lake or stream ■’hall be by ease­ ment. park, common-fee ownership, single-fee ownership, condominium, arrangement, license or lease. e. Special Use In all zoning districts, no lake or stream access, boat ramp, shore station, dock, boat launch, or shoreline abutting a lake or stream shall be utilized for commercial, business, outdoor recreational (or entertainment) unless such use is authorized pursuant to a special use. f P.U.D.s. Lake or stream access and use regulations contained in this Section shall be fully applicable to all planned unit development (PUD) and special use projects or develop­ ments. g Limits on P.U.D.s/Speoal Uses In addition to the above limitations, no easement, private park, common area. lot. abutting or adjoining a laks or stream shall be used to permit access Io the lake or stream for more than one (1) single-family home, dwelling un< con­ dominium unit. s.te condominium unit, apartment unit or any other use unless sujh addi­ tional access use is approved as a special use or as a planned u.ut development (PUD). h Frontage Without Sewer. The minimum water frontage requirements of this Section shall be doubled if lhe property involved is not served with public sewer or if more than fifty per­ cent (50%) of the water frontage of the property involved is comprised of or adjoins a wet­ land as defined by Michigan law. i- Minimum Frontage Based on Distnct- If a property is located within a zoning district where the minimum lot width requirement is greater than one hundred feet (100*). the minimum water frontage- requirements noted in this Section shall be increased to equal the minimum lot width requirements of the zoning district in which the property is located. j No Canals-1 Chan nets. No canal or channel shall be created from, out of or into any lake. k. Conflicts. In the event this Section conflicts with any other section, this section shall con­ trol. 3. Effective Date and Repeal This Ordinance shall take effect eight days following publication after adoption. AH Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time dur­ ing regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publi­ cation of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments at or following the aforementioned public hear­ ing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the proposed text amendment by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the heanng of August 21.2002, and may fur­ ther be received by the Planning Commission at said public heanng This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charier Township by writing or calling the Township All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 through a sliding glass door. “Then she staggers across the street and collapses in a yard.” said Marentette. "Had she not called 911 right away, she could have easily collapsed inside the house and wc wouldn’t have known where she was." Thomapple Fire Department was dis­ patched to the house at 4:56 p.m. and ar­ rived within three minutes to find Sgt. Tony Stein already on scene. “We were able to stop the fire with fire extinguishers," said Marentette. “Wc had the fire out in under seven minutes from the time of the call." Burke, who also has asthma, was treated by Thomapple paramedics for smoke inha­ lation at the scene and did not require a trip to the hospital. “She definitely had to take a couple of nasty gulps of smoke. Not only did she do a great thing, but she didn't lose her head." said Marentette. “The dog is okay and she’s okay.” Marentette said had Burke waited an­ other three to five minutes to call 911, “the whole room would have been on fire.” The insured home suffered a total of about $10,000 in mostly smoke damage. The fire burned a hole through the floor as well. Burke also managed to cal! Sabrina back to the home after exiting the house and be­ fore collapsing. “We got excellent information from dis­ patch and from Sgt. Stein so we had really good information to work with,” said Mar­ entette. “It had a good outcome.” Josh Eddy shows improvement at rehab hospital by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Josh Eddy, the 13-ycar-old victim of a motocross accident al the Barry County Fair July 19 remains in a coma, but has been moved to Mary Free Bed Rehabilita­ tion hospital in Grand Rapids, where he is showing signs of improvement through therapy, said his step-father, Greg May. “He is beginning to make some jmall progress*” said May. “Uc’s starting to gel some eye contact and is starting to move his arms on his own. We’re not sure if its him responding or if its muscle reflexes at this point.” May said when Josh originally was moved from Spectrum Hospital Aug. 8, “they said it was going to be a two week trial period to see if they could do anything with him.” Now that doctors have seen some im­ provement. they now say he could be at Mary Free Bed for eight to 12 weeks. “They feel there is something they can work with,” said May. Eddy suffered a depressed skull fracture, which caused swelling of the brain when he was struck by an out-of-control dirt bike while watching the races in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair. Another spectator. Josh Duits, 23, died from his injuries suffered when he was struck while watching the race from his wheelchair. Eddy attends physical therapy, occupa­ tional therapy and speech therapy every day for three to six hours. “His therapist has been phenomenal,” said May. Eddy’s parents. Jody and Greg May and Donald Eddy, have spent countless hours at the hospital. Donald Eddy returned to his job last week as a truck driver, but is al­ lowed to make runs closer to home, said May. "They were awesome to him.” May said of Eddy’s employers. The Mays are at the hospital full time. “Neither one of us are working right now,” said Greg May, who works at Isrihausening, a heavy duty truck seat manu­ facturer in Battle Creek. Jody works for Chappel Realty in Delton. “They’ve been awesome, totally under­ standing,” said May of their employers. “The community has been fantastic, it’s overwhelming. The community has been awesome." May said Josh and his family have re­ ceived countless expressions of support and help including donations to help pay for their gas, hotel stay and other expenses. “We’ve gotten support from Delton, Dowling, Hastings. Richland," said May. "They’ve sent cards, flowers and the school did a car wash and they’ve put canisters out." Another benefit car wash is scheduled for this Saturday at the Goldsworthy Mara­ thon station on South M-37 in Dowling from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be held Aug. 24 at the same lo­ cation. Cards, flowers and letters can be sent to Josh Eddy at Mary Free Bed Hospital, 235 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. At the beginning of the hearing Tripp ar­ gued that PPOs can only be applied to indi­ viduals. not to an entity such as the school district. Before the hearing proceeded. Fisher dismissed the PPOs naming the school district itself. Remaining PPOs were modified to allow legal documents to be mailed to the school district concerning the Hagons. David Hagon said in regards to the EEOC claim that the school district has asked for mediation with thr EEOC and a meeting between the Hagons and the school district will be held within a few weeks. Hagon said he has received good job rec­ ommendations from Gary Fcenstra, Zee­ land Public Schools superintendent, from the father of two students, and from others. Fecnstra wrote that “I would recommend Mr Hagon for any technology program where you have the need for a tcache? with a passion for working with adolescents.” The father wrote that Hagon was able to connect with his sons “in a way that other teachers were not able to do. After high school both boys have worked at tool annd die shops qualifying for employment as a direct result of the training received under Dave's instruction. A teacher of this ability is a delight to a father who is seeing his sons floundering." LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G Love. Attorney. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between Joshua Warner (’Mortgagor*) and Washtenaw Mortgage Company (“Mortgagee") dated October 26. 2001 and recorded November 5. 2001 at Document No 1069223 Page 1 through 16. Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. as of Aug 2. 2002. the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty Four and 24/lOOths Dollars ($102.734.24). including interest at 7.375% per annum, together with a per diem increase of $19.74 from and after August 2. 2002 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, at 1 o'clock in the after­ noon on Thursday. September 26. 2002. Said mortgaged premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan, commonly known as 1305 S. Hanover Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and legally described as: Part of Lot 8 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 3. described as beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 8; thence South 89° 30' East 337 1 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 8; thence North 00s 5'30’ East 100.50 feet along the East lot line; thence North 89° 30' East 336.93 feet to the West line of Lot 8; thence South 00* 11' West 100.50 feet to the place of beginning PPN: 08-55-250-008-0 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at law has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Dated: August 9.2002 Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G. Love. Attorney, PLC 161 Onawa Avenue. NW Suite 606 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 771-9500 (9/12) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm to a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information obtained will be ueed for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the num­ ber listed below. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbun and Kim A. Rathbun, husband and wife to IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 17.2000. and recorded on February 25, 2000 in Document No. 1041482, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to Bank of New York, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A. by an assignment dated February 23,2000 and record­ ed February 5, 2001 in Instrument No. 1054636, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine and 92/100 Dotars ($173,749.92). including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. September 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in tho Northwest fractional 1/4 ol Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4. in center of road for place ol beginning; thence West 10 rods; thence South 16 rods; thence East 10 rods, thence North 16 rods to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights to the public and any other governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used or needed for street, road or highway purposes The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, determined abandoned in accordance with 1940CL 600 3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2002 Bank of New York, as trustee, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Dequmdre Rd. Ste 620 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No: 02-08477 (829) Keep your friends and relatives IN TOUCH with home. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 MQfllfiAfifLSALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Defau't has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roger D. May, a single person. Mortgagor, to Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 1998. and recorded on September 22. 1998 m Document No. 1018283. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, the sum of Scxty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and 63/100 ($69,767.63) Dollars, including interest at 10.890% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given toat said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. September 19. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated m the Township of Castleton County of Barry and State of Michigan and are described as: Beginning al a point on the East line of Section 27. T3N, R7W. distent North 754 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence West at right angles to said Section line 231 toeL thence North parallel with said Section tine 220 teat; thence East 231 feet to sted Section Rne: flieme South along Section tine 220 feet to toe pomt of beginning. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof tor Price Road. A/k/a 2832 S. Price Rd . Nashville. Ml 49073. Parcel ID: 08-050-027(XXMXJS-ul. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from t*.e date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 20C2 Green Tree Financte'. Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Kerth A Sotirofl Esq. SOTIROFF A A3RAMCZYK. PC. 30400 Tetegrapn Road. Ste. 444 Bingham Farms Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (9/12) Robert A. Tromaln & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a deb* and any infoemsttort obtained wilt be use for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD CUSHMAN AN UNMARRIED MAN to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC.. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 2001, and recorded on October 1. 2001. an Instrument No. 1067689 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dairned to be due at the date hereof toe sum of one hundred eighty six thousand six hundred sixty nine and 97/100 Dollars ($186,669.97). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at putiic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. at 1.-00 p.m. on September 19, 2002. Said premises are situate in TWP. OF HOPE. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST C* SECTION 31. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37* If WEST OF THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1326 62 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 36 25’ WEST ON SAID 1/8 UNE 320.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 51W WEST 607.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 5658" EAST 88.13 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55 1 r WEST 124 44 FEET. THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 34'29" WEST 177.47 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE ALONG THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE; THENCE ON SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE NORTH 47 DEGREES 07'28" EAST 128 02 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 34'29’ EAST 229.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56'5T WEST 45.28 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING ALSO ALL THAT LAND LYING BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AND THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE EAST 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF GROUND LYING 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55'17" WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 33.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID BASEMENT; THENCE THE CENTERLINE RUNS AS FO LOWS: SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56 58" WEST 71.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 19*17" EAST 77.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 47-40- WEST 217.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 20'23" WEST 178.47 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STEVENS ROAD AND THE POINT OF ENDING OF SAID BASEMENT The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 15. 2002 ACN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birrmrgham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 (9/12) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 15. 2002 =i] COURT NEWS: What Della Gould did when she de­ frauded the National Bank of Hastings out of $17,000 was no different than bank rob­ bery. bank president Bruce Hunt told Barry County Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher Thursday. “This was a well planned, calculated stealing of National Bank of Hastings money.” said Hunt. “This is not her first time. The teller resigned her position be­ cause of the stress and the embarrassment. If this had been a note handed to the teller, the punishment would have been great and the loss would be much less." Gould was originally charged after she opened an account with a $15,000 bad check, then wrote checks for thousands in cash. One count of forgery, a 14-year felony, and six counts of writing bad checks were dismissed in exchange for her guilty pleas to two counts of writing one bad check for $2,500 on April 20 at the Yankee Springs branch and another for $3,000 on April 22 at the Hastings NBH headquarters. She was ordered to spend 11 months in jail with the last five months suspended and was ordered to pay restitution within 60 days. “I understand she said she paid bills with it but when I went to her home, wc were told she was in Kazumel," said Hunt. “I would hope the punishment for robbing the National Bank of Hastings would be for bank robbery." Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Banner CLASSIFIEDS CM. The Hastings BANNERe 945-9554 Law h A Garden WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies 4c Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants, Goldfish 4c Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. Apol's Landscaping Co., 9340 Kala­ mazoo, Caledonia. (616)698­ 1030. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am5:30pm; Sat., 9am-2pm. BLOODHOUND PUPS: AKC registered, quality breeding, females $600, males $500 Herb (517)852­ 9743 or (517)852-0456 or Todd (517)852-9290. FREE TO GOOD home: 4 adorable kittens, 6wks old. (517)852-1890_____________ MINIATURE PINSCHERS: 1 chocolate female, $600; 2 black 4c tan males, 3 choco­ late males, $500 each. (269)623-4955 AKC regis­ tered. Card of Thanks MANY, MANY THANKS to the hundreds of people who have offered their con­ dolences with flowers, food, money, phone calls and cards. On June 30th, 2002, my son Dale "Frog" Lynn LaDere passed away. I felt so proud to see over 200 people from all walks of life coming into Wren Funer­ al Home to pay their last re­ spects. What a tribute that was for me, knowing that my son had touched that many lives in only 42 years. We do want to thank ALL of you who have helped us in so many ways. Very Sincerely, Shirley LaDere and my families. Deb Strouse and her family. 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Call (269)623-6999 or (616)760-0230 $15,000 firm. MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. Free central air. Located inside the Meadow Stone Mobilehome Park. Meadow Stone Homes, 616-948-2387. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharp? 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 / or Rent Community Xotices 3 BEDROOM, 2 full bath duplex. Pine lake area. Com­ pletely refurnished, air con­ ditioned. No smokers, no pets, $700 a month. (269)664­ 5568 HAYWARD-HAYWOOD FAMILY REUNION: Tlw Descendants of Stephen and Rachel Hayward/Haywood who settled in Barry County in 1857 attended their family reunion Sunday, August 11th at the home of David and Celia DeMond. There was plenty to eat and family members brought each other up to date. Those in attend­ ance were. Ray and Liz Ed­ dy, Chatsworth, CA; Ms. Gerri Howorth, Visalia, CA; Bemita Nesbitt, Robinsonville, MS; Eugene and Joyce Haywood, St. Cloud, FL; Dennis and Sheryl DeMond; William and Carole Smith; Earlene Baum; Ray and Laura Orsbom; Matt DeMond; David and Celia DeMond; and guests Ms. To­ ni Robinson and Betty Cappon all from Michigan. MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE: Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. Farm C.H.A. RIDING INSTRUC­ TOR Certification Clinic, September 8th-13th. Other Equine Clinics being offered throughout the rail. For more information, please call, (269)795-9163, ext. 227 Garage Salt 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE: Friday 4c Sat­ urday, August 16th 4c 17th, 9am-5pm. Yankee Springs Meadows, 1330 N. Patterson, Wayland. GARAGE SALE: 407 N. Taffee Drive. Friday & Satur­ day, August 16th it 17th, 9­ 4pm. Baby clothes, kid's clothes, disnes 4c bikes! HUGE MAKE ME AN OF­ FER YARD SALE: Fri., Aug 16th, 9am-4pm at 3448 Bar­ ber Rd. Dresser, baby crib, infant 4c boys toddler clothes, toys 4c games 4c much more. \ttlomitli\ i 1997 DODGE NEON SPORT: very clean, 2 door 4 cylinder, front wheel drive, A/C, dual air bags, AM/FM, CD, rear spoiler, 56,500 miles. Maintenance records available, $4,400. Call (616)891-9921._________ 1997 FORD PROBE GT: CD, moon roof, leather, loaded! NADA value - $5,450. selling Erice - $4350 Hurry!! Ask >r Julie, (269)945-9302. FOR SALE: '96 Dodge SLT, 360 engine, 4x4, green w/top, 62K miles, AM/FM cassette, $9,500. ALSO GET' THIS: '89 Iroc Z-28, 350 fuel injected, red, T-tops w/carri­ er, AM/FM cassette, 64K miles, stored winters $6,000. This one at this price won't last long. Call (616)948-4^28 after 6pm Mon.-Fri. and any­ time on Sat. 4c Sun. Help Wauled DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night. (616)248­ 7729. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR beginning teacher or education majors. YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is now hiring outdoor education in­ structors for this fall season. Position starts late August. For more information, please call, (269)795-9163 ext. 100 PINKERTON SECURITY: 2 full time Security Officers needed immediately for work in Middleville. Must be willing to work weekend and holidays. Starting wages of $7.00/hr., uniforms are provided and training is paid. Discounts available on GM vehicle purchases. Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED and no felony or misdemeanor convictions. Must apply in person: Pinkerton Security 1695 Service Rd. NE. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. (616)456­ 5464 AA. 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(616)374-3035. .\afiomil \<h ALARM INSTALLER, (bur glar 4c fire) - to $14/hour + benefits, (permanen)t, will train, (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee ASSEMBLY/PRODUCTION/PACKAGING - TO $12/hour 4c excellent bene­ fits, all shifts available, entry level, paid training, (616)949­ 2424, Jobline Fee.__________ BOOKKEEPING/DATA ENTRY, CLERICAL to $12/hour 4c excellent bene­ fits, friendly staff willing to train, need ASAP, (616)949­ 2424, Jobline Fee. CATALOG/RUNWAY MODELS - to $100/hour, train.ng now, males, fe­ males, (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee._____________________ STOCKER/WAREHOUSE TO $14.74/hour + great ben­ efits, 401(k) + raises, major company, (616)949-2424, Job­ line Fee. For Sale W ROLLING DOCK, steel and wolmanized wood, $300. (269)948-1919________ CEDAR LOG BED: queen size mattress set included (Amish made), 2 months old. Cost $1300. Sell $185. (517)719-8062._____________ KING LOG STYLE BED Bought, never used. Includes mattress set (still in plastic) Beautiful. Cost $1,200. Sell $195. (989)227-2986________ LARGE 3 PIECE blue sec­ tional: in excellent condition, 2 seat sections recline and the middle section has a snack table that pulls down with a small table tray and 2 cup holders. New full size bed at the end of the couch. $800 (269)948-7921________ PILLOWTOP DELUXE queen mattress set. (Still in plastic). Never used. New $800 Sell $200 King pillowtop new set, $250/offer. (517)626-7089 David Banister noted that the sentencing guidelines do not accurately reflect the se­ verity of the offense and her history of similar offenses. “She has used six Social Security num­ bers and false or closed accounts." he said. “She is a danger to the financial well being of the community and the stale. She used the money for her own selfish purposes and there is no evidence to the contrary.” Gould was previously convicted in Kent County in 1999 on similar charges and was ordered to spend four years on probation. She was discharged from probation, how­ ever. when she paid restitution after six months. Her earliest arrest took place in 1993. “There's no indication she has a drug or alcohol habit,” said Banister. “This is for her own, selfish use. I believe her actions deserve prison." Defense attorney Amy Kuzava said her client has found herself in a “horrid” situa­ tion. “This has been a pattern activity,” she said. “I’m not sure she knows why." “Shi’s gotten away with it for years,” said Fisher. “It’s a Pavlovian response (a learned response to an external stimulus.)” Kuzava explained that Gould claims to have perpetrated the crimes to help her hus­ band’s ailing business and to pay the mort­ gage on their $100,000 house. “I think she needs to understand that so­ ciety can’t tolerate this behavior,” said Fisher. “When you’ve got problems, you don’t just go to the bank and pass some bad paper. Wc wouldn’t have a very god eco­ nomic system if that’s how people dealt with their problems.” “I’m extremely sorry for all I’ve done,” said Gould. “I’ve contacted a couple of the banks and made arrangements to pay a col­ lection agency. I would like to seek coun­ seling. To pay all the money back would be my intention. 1 do have children to care for.” When Fisher asked Gould where her husband is, she replied, “I don’t know." “It’s time for you to be held accountable and that’s exactly what I intend to do,” said Fisher. “Prison is what you deserve. It is stealing, it’s outright thievery. If you vio­ late probation, you \rill be caught and then I won’t have to explain to the Court of Ap­ peals why I sent you to prison.” Gould paid more than $9,000 restitution after her sentencing on Thursday. “I want her to walk out of this courtroom with the officer taking her into custody like all the other felont,” said Fisher. “Your child care is your problem, not mine.” In other court business: • Samuel Dorsey, 46, of Middleville, was given a 30 day suspended jail sentence on his conviction of making a false report of a felony on April 9 in Thomapple Township when he claimed someone had stolen his prescription drugs. “He had a prescription for patches and he reported them stolen so he could receive more,” said Assistant Prosecutor David Banister. He was ordered to pay $500 court costs and $120 in crime victim and DNA testing fees. • Lucas Orman, 18, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation he is serving on a previous larceny charge by causing his employment to be terminated. He will be sentenced on the conviction Aug. 22 at 8:15 a.m. • Michael O’Dell, 22, of Hastings, charged with one count of second offense marijuana possession, is set to be sentenced on the conviction Aug. 29. He did not appear in court Thursday be­ cause he was reportedly being held in the Ottawa County Jail on a larceny charge. • Amber Makley, 34, of Lake Odessa, was ordered to spend 90 days in jail with credit for one day served on her conviction of using cocaine and marijuana. Dismissed in exchange for her guilty plea were possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine, a four year felony, and posses­ sion of marijuana, habitual offender. She was also ordered to serve one year on probation, to undergo substance abuse counseling, and to pay $350 court costs. The balance of her jail sentence will be suspended if she is successful on probation. • Scott Farrah. 34, of Cloverdale, pleaded guilty to violating probation by failing to report to his probation agent and failing to participate in substance abuse counseling. “He continues to waste the court’s time and his time on probation," said Chief As­ sistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “He’s had some medical problems while in jail," said defense attorney Kathryn Rus­ sell. “It's possibly very serious, it’s possi­ bly his heart." Russell asked that Farrah be able to re­ turn to his job where he can benefit from medical insurance. “This is his first probation violation which stems from his having difficulty in dealing with his grandmother’s death,” said Russell. “He is taking care of his grandfa­ ther.” Farrah is on probation for carjacking and See COURT NEWS, page 18 pouce (BEAT: |l ,1 I ..I — , I - UH mi................... —I, Chainsaw stolen at yard sale HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A mint condition, Husqvarna 394 chainsaw worth more than $700 was taken from the front yard of a home at 2251 East State Road Aug. 6 and no suspects have been found, according to Marlene Simon who reported the theft. Simon said the chainsaw was purchased in 1995, but has never been used and was among a number of other items for sa-c in the yard that day. Two men driving a small, tan car, possibly an Omni or similar make vehicle, had stopped earlier in the day to look at the item. One of the men is described as being in his 40s while the otner appeared to be in his 20s, she said. The men left, but witnesses said the car returned 2 1/2-hours later with just the younger man driv.ng the car. “He didn’t pull into the driveway this time,” she said. “He pulled to the side of the road, left the car running, took the saw and got back in the car and left." The 5.7 horse power chainsaw contains and orange case and a 36-inch bar. Witnesses were unable to obtain a license plate number for the suspect vehicle. Anyone with information can call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. 1995 warrant catches up with man HASTINGS - A felony arrest warrant for passing bad checks to Sports Cards Unlim­ ited in 1995 has finally caught up with a Hastings man. James Robert Hitchcock, 28, was arrested on the charge Aug. 9 when police stopped his vehicle in the 300 block of North Broadway in Hastings. Police said the five checks, totaling about $70 were written over the course of two weeks on an account that had been closed due to non sufficient funds. Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said the statute of limitations has not expired on the case because an arrest warrant was issued seven years ago. If an arrest warrant had not been issued, Hithcock likely could not be prosecuted. He was arraigned on the charges Aug. 9 and a pre-exam hearing is set to take place Aug. 21 in Barry County District Court. He is free on a personal recognizance bond. Construction tools stolen In bam burglary HOPE TOWNSHIP -The break-in of a Head Lake Road barn sometime late on Aug. 6 or early Aug. 7 resulted in a loss of about $3,000 worth of construction tools, accord­ ing to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Troopers said an unknown subject pried open a door to get inside the bam and re­ moved a toolbox, two impact wrenches, a chainsaw, a nail gun and other tools. The incident remains under investigation. Attempted Gun & Tackle break-ln probed RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the at­ tempted break-in of Bob’s Gun and Tackle Shop at 2208 West M-43 Highway Aug. 10. Trooper were called when an employee discovered that someone had attempted to cut through a fence behind the building and tried to cut a hole in the wall, which caused a rack of guns on the interior to fall over. Nothing appeared to be missing and the incident remains under investigation. Delton couple hurt In motorcycle crash HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 49-year-old Delton man and a 43-year-old Delton woman were taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo Aug. 11 after the motorcycle they were riding on Kingsbury Road south of M-43 crashed into a ditch at 1:19 p.m. Police said Keith Lynn Morgan and Belinda Lea Morgan apparently were crowded by an oncoming truck which approached close to their lane but did not cross the center line. Morgan apparently lost control of the motorcycle, ran off the roadway to the right and crashed in a ditch throwing both riders. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor and both riders were wearing helmets when the crash occurred. Bank vehicle damaged by vandal HASTINGS - Hastings City Police officers are investigating damage caused to a beige. Ford Escort station wagon parked at Hastings City Bank on Saturday and discov­ ered at 1:23 p.m. Police said the car had chocolate milk and doughnuts spread all over the body, the passenger side mirror was broken off and coins and milk had been placed into the gas tank. Officers also found a box of doughnuts stolen from Richie’s Koffee Shop “stuffed" under the front of the vehicle and a blue, boys’ Huffy bicycle on the sidewalk next to the car. The incident remains under investigation. Woman suffers split Up; man arrested HASTINGS - A woman who suffered a split lip in an altercation with her room mate locked herself in a bedroom until police arrived at her home in the 200 block of East High Street Aug. 8 and arrested the man on domestic violence charges and confiscated his .38 handgun. The victim told police she has been staying with the man and paying half the bills but when she told him she was moving, the intoxicated man became angry and struck her, she told police. The man denied striking the woman. He was arrested on suspicion of domestic vio­ lence and lodged in the Barry County Jail. The incident remains under investigation. Woman punched by boyfriend MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A 31-year-old man who allegedly punched his girl­ friend in the face causing a cut under her eye and a split lip Aug. 12 has been charged with domestic violence. Michael Scott Carpenter of Grand Rapids is being held in the Barry County Jail on $2,000 bond awaiting an Aug. 27 pretrial hearing on the charges in Barry County Dis­ trict Court. “The suspect didn’t deny the charges but he filed a complaint against the victim for assault as well,” reported deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. “He had a bloody thumb and said she threw a beer can at him.” The victim, however, denied throwing anything at Carpenter. Police reported that Carpenter had allegedly recorded a voice mail message on the woman’s cell phone Aug. 3 “where he told her she was going to be dead." The altercation occurred at the home of the victim’s sister in the 2000 block of Maple Grove Road after Carpenter had drank 12 cans of beer, according to the victim’s state­ ment to police. The victim had drank about six beers, the report states. “She said he’s very jealous of her time when she’s with her sisters,” deputies re­ ported. Carpenter allegedly became irate when the sisters refused to let him drive the victim home and chased her around the vehicle, knocked her down and punched her three to five times, police reported. The victim has not been charged. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 15. 2002 - Page 17 Fire destroys van, disrupts Missouri family’s vacation by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Ail’s well that ends well for a Missouri family whose vacation might have ended quite differently had a fire in their van oc­ curred just a few minutes earlier. Minutes after Laurie and Jeff Aspinall of Smithville. Mo. arrived at the Rutland Township residence of Mary and Mick Conner last Saturday, passing motorists came pounding on the Conners’ door, say­ ing the Aspinalls* van was on fire. The van was “fully packed.” Laurie said. There were hand-held video players and games, cell phones, a television, new clothes Lauric had just purchased for one of her daughters. Lauri’s wallet, make-up and medication, a digital video camera, a welder, and other miscellaneous items. And there was $133 belonging to the Aspinall children. 8-ycar-old Emily and 11ycar-old Amanda. The girls had earned part of the money by having perfect attendance at summer school in Smithville. “We hadn’t been in the house two or three minutes” when the passersby came to the door, Laurie said. They ran outside and the van was “billowing black smoke.” The motorists called the fire department on their cell phone, and the Aspinalls tried to put the blaze out with two fire extinguishers. After firefighters arrived and were told the large camper to which the van was hooked had two full propane tanks, another fire truck was sent which kept the camper sprayed down so it would not catch fire. In seven to 10 minutes, the van had com­ pleted burned up. “Nothing was left." Lau­ rie said. Even the brand new tires, for which Jeff paid $440 just the day before, were melted. The Aspinalls estimate the contents were worth approximately $3,500. The couple owes $22,900 on the van. a 1999 Dodge Ram. Just prior to coming to the Conners' home, Jeff and Laurie had been at McDon­ ald’s. Jeff went inside to buy food and Lau­ rie laid down in the back seat while he was gone. Had the fire started then, the family speculated. Laurie might have been trapped inside the vehicle. “We’re fortunate.” Lauric said. “Chil­ dren. friends and family are all fine." There was one casualty, however. A pet rat in the camper died of smoke inhalation. Fire investigators sav the fire started in the engine compartment, but they don't know how. An electrical engineer will ex­ amine the engine Io try and establish a cause.Jeff said. In the meantime, car insurance should cover the cost of almost everything, al­ though the Aspinalls were unhappy to learn that extended warranty coverage on the ve­ hicle wouldn't apply The morning the fire occurred, the Aspi­ nalls were planning on heading to Illinois to see Laurie’s mother and then go home to Missouri. They'd been vacationing since July 5 in Kentucky. Indiana, and lhe Upper Peninsula. Lauric had come to Hastings the week before to see Mary and Mick's new baby. Mary and Laurie are graduates of Delton Kellogg High School. The previous evening. Emily and Amanda spent the night at the Conners’. Jeff and Laurie Aspinall and daughters Amanda (left) and Emily were luckily not inside when their van was destroyed in a mysterious flash fire. The van was completely destroyed. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT ' OBSERVER J BANNER. Call 945-9554 to subscribe. REWARDS REPORT CRIME MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Johnson (original mortgagors) to Oakridge Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1997. and recorded on July 22.1997 in Uber 702 on Page 568 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments Io BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary ol Bank of America. N.A ) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated December 2. 1997 which was recorded on February 23. ’998. in Document No. 1007925 in Barry Ccunty Records, on which mongage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 61100 dollars ($80,447 63). including inter­ est at 8.000% per annum Under die power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, al 1:00 P.M.. on September 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 90 and the West 4 feet of Lot 89 of Middleville Downs No. 5. according to the record­ ed plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 ol Plats. Page 43. Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated July 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fae #200222177 Hawks (8/22) The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 13, 2002, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTAC1 OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Deming. Jr. and Ruth A Deming (onginal mort­ gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 1999, and recorded on June 28. 1999. Document #1031827 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated June 25. 1999. which was recorded on June 28. 1999. Document #1031828, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 95/100 dollars ($125.799 95). indud.ng interest at 8.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gageci premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 12. 2002 Sad premises are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lou 7 and 8 of Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet ol each lot. The redemption period shall be 6 rnonth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption pc nod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 1, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200216834 Cougars (8/29) We Make Copies... _ BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Dasenwc; Wall Repair by Walt Anchor Block & White os well os FULL COLOR! 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PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Elderly couple’s car hits house by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An 86-ycar-old Melvin, Mich., man sus­ pected of suffering from Alzheimers dis­ ease was behind the wheel of a pickup truck Wednesday that crossed Casgrove Street, struck an embankment and came to rest against a house, according to the Nash­ ville Police Department. Officer Tim Griffin said Stanley Ross Young had been to pick up his passenger, Gwendolyn Burnett, 76 of Hermitage, Tenn. “He went to Tennessee to pick her up and they were on their way home to Mel­ vin,” said Griffin referring to a tiny Sanilac County town in Michigan’s thumb. The couple was traveling south on Main Street (Nl-66) at about 9 p.m. when the truck approached the 500 block of Cas­ grove Street, struck the embankment, and continued over the front lawn and into the front of the home. The home is across Casgrove Street from the South End Party Store. “There was only one person home,” said Griffin. “No one was hurt in the house.” Young and Burnett were taken by Nash­ ville Ambulance personnel to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where they were listed in stable condition Thursday. “The vehicle is probably totaled,” said Griffin. No estimate on the house damage was available and it is not known if the victims were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the cause and no citations were issued be­ cause the accident is still under investiga­ tion by the Nashville Police Department, Griffin said. Police did say, however, it appears Young may have been traveling faster than the posted speed limit for the area. Also responding to the scene was the Nashville Fire Department. Griffin said he does not know why the couple’s route to Melvin included Nash­ ville. Lauric and Jeff drove Io the Conners’ Sat­ urday morning from Jeff’s parents’ home in Banficld. The family had no transportation from Saturday until Monday evening, when they rented a Dodge Intrepid with a giant trunk to drive the 14 hours back to Missouri. “It's terrible to be without wheels." Lau­ rie said. When the family gets home, a new vchecle w ill be purchased. Jeff will return to his job as an automation engineer and Laurie will go back to her job at a Montessori school. The girls will start school. The - " B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An Independent Licensee of P Dry Systems. Inc 810 Bryant St • Kalamazoo. Mch>gan 49001 • 345-2900 SI26 East DE Avenue • Rtchland. McNgan 49083 - 629-5252 JS| CHILDHOOD UIl program QAf5! Early Childhood Specialists 4 positions available in Delton and Let us quote your printing! WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. • LETTERHEADS •CARDS •SIGNS • BROCHURES J-Ad Graphics Hatting* • 945-9554 Hastings. 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J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 • David Vandcrhof. 49. of Delton, was ordered^) spend 90 days in jail on his con­ vict io# of being a felon in possession of a weapem or firearm, a felony which carries a maxiWmm possible penalty of 2 1/2 years in prison and/or a $2,500 Tine. Vandcrhof was previously convicted of possession of methamphetamine on Jan 18, 2002. “I ask that you follow the recommenda­ tion of a term in the Michigan Department of Corrections." said Banister. Instead, he was given the jail term and was ordered to pay $750 in fines and costs. • Rex Jarman. 22, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating the probation he is serv­ ing on a third offense drunk driving convic­ tion. He violating probation by illegally enter­ ing the home of a Middleville woman June 1 and by committing domestic violence, driving while license revoked and consum­ ing alcohol on July 26. He will be sentenced Aug. 15. j Speed, alcohol factors in Delton man’s death by Shelly Sulser ’ Staff Writer Police believe alcohol and excessive speed were factors in the cause of a single car crash Monday night in Prairieville Township that claimed the life of 36-ycarold Jose Muniz of Delton. “We’ve submitted a blood sample to the lab for a toxicology test, but wc don’t have the results back yet.” said Prairieville Township Police Chief Larry Gentry. “Speed and alcohol appear to be involved." Gentry said it is not yet known where Muniz had been or where he was going when he lost control of his 1993 Mercury at 7:50 p.m. on northbound Lockshorc Road south of Cressey Road. “The vehicle was northbound, the driver lost control on a curve, left the roadway twice and then struck a tree on the cast side of the road," said Gentry. Muniz died seconds after impact from “multiple trauma” according to a death cer­ tificate prepared by Barry County Medical 4at CJ . f Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Chapman. Gentry said the crash was discovered by a passerby and Muniz was still strapped into the wreckage. “He was just coming in to Barry County." when the crash occurred, said Gentry. “He apparently lost control, ran off the roadway, was able to get it back on the road but then went off again and hit a tree." There were no other occupants in the car. which was not equipped with an air bag. A Puerto Rico native. Muniz has been a resident of the Delton area for the past 17 years and attended St. Ambrose Catholic Church. His fiance. Brenda Webber, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. According to Williams-Gores Funeral Home, however. Muniz will be returned to Puerto Rico for further services and for burial after a visitation and Rosary/Scripture Service today (Aug. 15) at the Delton funeral home. Muniz worked at Art Van Furniture for AS Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC TTruck '—~A F 328 North Michigan Avenui Hastings. 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LOW MILES MV9 ’19,995 9 *32,995 9 PLUS IAX & TITLE BEST TERM & RATE TO GUAllClfD BUYfP I 9 ’14,888 9 V-6 BALANCE Of FACTOR WARRANTY SAVE THOUSANDS OVER NEW -------- Man accused of choking woman HASTINGS - Charges arc pending against a 29-ycar-old Hastings man accused of grabbing a woman by her throat during an argument over getting the kids out of the car Aug. 6. according to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. The suspect also allegedly shoved the woman backward onto the trunk of the car during the altercation in the 400 block of West Madison Street. The man had not been arraigned on do­ mestic violence charges as of press time Wednesday. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. s12,138 Eric Dretsbach. President Muniz has three brothers. Hcrvin. Benja­ min and H»*ctor. and four sisters. Elba. Iris, Celia and Ivctt. His parents. Jamie and Nelly Muniz, also survive. Muniz was extricated from the vehicle by the Pine Lake and Hickory Comers Fire Departments. The Barry Township Police department assisted Prairieville Township Police Offi­ cer and accident rcconstructionis. Mark Doster. The accident remains under investiga­ tion. LEGAL I NOTICE AS LOW AS 7F WE DON T HAVE IT. WE CAN GET ITT 10 years and most recently with Two Men and a Truck. Webber has three children. Angie Nugent. Sheila Gum and Jeffrey Webber. “He thought her kids were like his kids." said a funeral home spokesperson Wednes­ day. who said Muniz and Webber had no children in common. ’11,995 9 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Miller and Patti Mrfler (onpnal mortgagors) to Mortgage Express. Inc , Mortgagee, dated December 9. 1999. and recorded on January 12. 2000 in Uber Document •1040121 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Equicredrt Corporation of America. Assignee by an assignment dated December 9. 1999. which was recorded on November 27. 2000. in Liber Document •1052243. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here ol the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 07/100 dollars ($128.870 07), including interest at 10.750% pet annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of tho mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are d*scnbod as: Lot 12. Block 16 of Lincoln Park AddHion. according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats, on page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the .-edemplion period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite <200222589 Raptors (9/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero. Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants (onginal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Solely as Nominee tor Lander. Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2001. and recorded on September 12. 2001 in Liber Instrument •1066340 in Barry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sun of FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 37/100 dollars ($54,598.37). including interest at 14.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pitoic venue, at the Barry Count*/ Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 19. 2002 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 69 ol Lapham s Airport Lots <2. According to the Recorded Plat Ther-jof. as Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 87. Also. Lot 27 of Lapham s Airport Lots. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded m Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200223593 Mustangs (9/5> � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-08-22.pdf 52865b0e69b0fb84af45a2d368df1302 PDF Text Text Hastings man ends 1,300-miIe walk Annie’s Mailbox replaces ‘Ann’ Barry courts win more praise See Story on Page 8 See Story on Page 12 See Story on Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER Thursday, August 22, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 34 HEWS BRIEFS Comic psychologist will be BIE speaker Ada psychologist and humorist Dane Wysocki will be guest speaker at this year’s Business-Industry-Educatioa meeting at Hastings High School. The luncheon, co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School System and the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce, » scheduled for noon Monday, Aug. 26, in the high school cafeteria. Wysocki, a child and family thera­ pist, has developed creative and inno­ vative techniques using magic and hu­ mor to build rapport and establish re­ lationships. He is a nationally recog­ nized speaker and entertainer. He is a graduate of the University of Michi­ gan and the University of Kentucky, where he was trained as a psycholo-. gist. The annual B-I-E meeting has served as the official "school-commu­ nity kickoff of the new school year for the past 19 years, and presents the opportunity for the community’s resi­ dents and school staff members to fo­ cus on how to work together for the benefit of the community’s young people. Because lunch will be served at the meeting, the price of admission is $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the administiative offices of the school district, the high school office, the chamber of­ fice, and the offices of J-Ad Graphics and WBCH radio. 'Summer Splash slated in Lake 0 Lake Odessa’s first “Summer Splash" celebration will be held Fri­ day, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23­ 25. Activities will include a beach dance, leen street dance, boat parade, pancake breakfast, three-on-three bas­ ketball. rock wall and obstacle course, children’s carnival games, kids' bouncing tent and dunk lank, country and blues concert, chicken barbecue, Sunday morning community worship service and a modified tractor pull. Annua/ celebration is August 23-25 Summerfest to mark 25th edition The Hastings Summerfest celebration, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place this weekend, Aug. 23, 24 and 25. Organizers will celebrate the festival’s 25th year of ex­ istence this year. According to Steve Steward, member of the Chamber’s Summerfest Committee, “25 years ago, the retail division of the Cham­ ber of Commerce, chaired by Mike McKay and Bob Johnston, had a vision for a local festival that would not only create interest in the downtown business district, but also mark the end of summer with a commu­ nity-wide celebration. From its small be­ ginning on Jefferson Street to the thrcc-day event some 25 years later. Summerfest has become not just a downtown retail event, but a county-wide end of summer celebra­ tion." Steward was the manager of Cleveland’s Clothir.5 Store in Hastings when the first Summerfest was held, he recalled. “I re­ member hearing Midwest," a local band, on the single music stage allotted for the festi­ val that year. Many local people know Midwest's members, which included Doug Acker, owner of Progressive Graphics, Tom Alderson, a drum player also known as a member of Les Jazz. Hastings High Athletic Director Steve Hoke. Bob John­ ston, former editor of the Reminder and Banner, and others. In the beginning, the festival had only one location, downtown Hastings. Then construction of the fountain in front of the Barry County Courthouse forced the festival to switch its location to Fish Hatchery Park. Once construction was completed, a portion of the festival was brought back to the downtow ,i area. See SUMMERFEST, page 2 Peebles Dept. Store interested in Hastings by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Peebles Department Store, which has more than 140 stores in 17 states, is eyeing Hastings as a possible future location. Barry County Economic Development Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum told the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week that the probability of Peebles open­ ing a store in Hastings is “looking pretty promising." She has had several contacts with repre­ sentatives of Peebles since last summer. The company doesn’t have any stores in Michigan and wants to establish five in the state. After a recent conversation with a Pee­ bles representative, “I felt that at least we’d be one of the five. So we’ll keep working,' Stadel-Manshum said Wednesday. “They prefer a county seat." Peebles stores offer “first quality" mod­ erately priced fashions for the family and home, according to information from the South Hill, Virginia-based company. “While most of our brands arc wellknown and nationally advertised, we also offer our own domestic and imported pri­ vate brands comparable in quality to the na­ tional brands, but lower in price," accord­ ing to Peebles’ literature. Peebles' stores operate in rural, s* turban and urban fringe area markets - in down­ town locations, strip malls and enclosed malls. Its stores are generally between 20,000 to 65,000 square feet. In 1891, W.S. Peebles Sr. opened his first department store in Lawrenceville, Va. After his death, four sons took charge of store operations. The third generation is now at the helm of the chain, which has distribution centers in South Hill, Va. and Knoxville. Tenn. In another county business recruitment development. Stadel-Manshum has been working with Dollar General store’s repre­ sentatives who arc interested in locating in Barry County. She told them Hastings has several dollar stores and encouraged the company to look at possible sites in Nash­ ville. Middleville and the town of Delton. She made arrangements for the company to scout out those areas several weeks ago and Dollar General has expressed interest in the possibility of Middleville or Nashville. See STORE, continued page 11 Governor’s race has local ties Lt. Gov Richard Posthumus seri­ ously considered Stale Senator Joanne Emmons as his running mate in the Nov. 5 general election for governor. Posthunus chose State Senator Lo­ ren Bennett instead Tuesday, but a Posthumus-Emmons slate for the Re­ publican Party would have had strong local tics. Posthumus was bom in Hastings and is a 1968 graduate of Caledonia High School. Emmons has been the 23rd District Slate Senator * since 1994, representing Barry and four other counties. She is retiring be­ cause of term limits at the end of this year and is seeking a seat on the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. Posthumus and Bennett will face the Democratic Party nominee. Attor­ ney General Jennifer Granholm. and her running male, in November. Granholm also has some local ties, having been guest speaker in Hastings for Law Day in 2001 and for a special program on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act in the spring of 2000. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50* One dies, one hurt in two car crash A 23-year-old Eaton Rapids woman was injured (pictured) and a 92-year-old Plymouth man was killed near Hastings Tuesday when the cars they were dnving collided on North M-37 m Rutland Township at 2:45 p.m Deputy Jett Nieuwenhuis reported that the deceased. Geroge Taylor Bauer was driving a 1999 Mercury Courgar west on Airport Road when he allegedly drove from a stop sign into the path of the northbound 1995 Plymouth Neon driven by Tamarisk Leah VanVleck VanVleck's car struck Bauer s car in the driver s door Bauer was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital shortly after the crash VanVleck was treated for non-life threatening injuries Both drivers were wearing seatbelts Alcohol does not appear to be a factor, police said. Bauer reportedly owned a cottage on Gun Lake and the accident remains under investigation Here, crews from Mcrcy Ambulance and the BIRCH Fire Department take VanVleck to a waiting ambulance (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) This Friday through Sunday 150 arts and crafts booths will be set up on the |Barry County Courthouse lawn as part of the Hastings Summerfest celebration. Rutland Twp. sewer line extension delayed again by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Debate over the route of a proposed sewer line extension again has delayed ac­ tion on a contract between Rutland Charter Township and Wal-Mart Stores, which will front the $500,000 price tag if the pact is approved. “Probably the number one largest project we have looked at in this township in many years is the sewer project," said Supervisor Roger Vilmont. Vilmont and Township Attorney James Porter have spent the past year negotiating the proposed 20-ycar contract with Wal­ Mart to extend a 12-inch sewer line 4,400 feet from the Hastings city limits al Indus­ trial Park Road to the west end of the de­ partment store's property. The project would replace Wal-Mart’s existing septic system and alleviate ongo­ ing capacity problems, according to sources. The contract calls for the township to re­ imburse Wal-Mart S500 per residential equivalent as other connections occur. Board members presented with the pro­ posed contract July 10 asked for more time to study the terms of the agreement. In Vilmont's absence al the special meeting July 24. trustees voted instead to pay civil engi­ neer Tony Mourand up to $7,000 to con­ duct a study on the feasibility of installing the sewer main along M-37/M-43 rather than in the former railroad bed. “The contract, the way it was worded, left a chance that it wouldn’t work (to use the railroad bed) because of the pending sale of the outlot.” said Treasurer Sandra Greenfield, referring to the location of a proposed strip mall next to Wal-Mart which docs not include an casement for the sewer line. “We'd like to look at other op­ tions. We didn't want to adopt it on the chance it would lock us into the railroad bed.'* Vilmont and Porter were criticized by the strip mall’s developer. Al Pandl. who opposes the proposed easement. “Early in this process, there were two oc­ casions when Roger Vilmont asked me about an easement." said Pandl. “Both times, I said ‘its small and odd shaped and please find other avenues.' 1 realize I was just ignored." He added that after Vilmont returned from Iowa after the July 24 special meet­ ing, “he had Porter pressure Wal-Mart to have that easement forced on me and said, ‘if you want sewer, it has to have this ease­ ment across Outlot B.’" Pandl referred to a letter from Porter to Wal-Mart attorney Edward Dawda dated Aug. 8 in which Porter notes: “It was our understanding that Wal-Mart (pursuant Io our agreement) provide the township with an easement across Outlot B. The gentle­ man who has a purchase option on that out­ lot appeared at the meeting and said that he would under no circumstances allow that easement. I tend to think that since the sale has not been finalized, and it is necessary for us to serve Wal-Mart to have access across Outlot B. that this is something which you are able to remedy." “That sewer can go any number of places," Pandl said. “I don't want to be muscled into this." Vilmont replied that he is only try ing to do what is in the best interest of the town­ ship. “It’s in the best interest of the township to retain as much rights as it can to serve the township," Vilmont said. “Il’s not our job to look out for a developer's project. It’s between him and Wal-Mart." Porter explained that he was told the non-exclusivc casement was necessary to further the development of the public sani­ tary sewer. See RUTLAND, page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 SUMMERFEST, continued from page 1 But the beer tent and some of the enter­ tainment stages stayed at Fish Hatchcry. Since then, members of the community and Summerfest organizers have debated the question of whether the festival should be reunited in one location. This year Summcrfcst will move closer to that eventual goal by bringing back ail of the musical entertainment to the downtown area. Lasf^car and in previous years, the main stage where the top musical acts performed was locafki at Fish Hatchcry Park, and an*t)tljar 4?4gc behind the Thornapple Arts Cornell Fish Hatchery building was also qsed for musical performances. In the downtown area, musical acts were pre'sented on a stage in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot behind the Courts and Law Building, and on the courthouse lawn. This year there won’t be any musical performances at the park. The main enter­ tainment stage will be in the parking lot of the Presbyterian church. ‘This location will offer a more accessi­ ble stage area for all ages close to the arts and crafts, the community court area, and all the food booths and other activities.” Steward said. Parking should also be more convenient to this stage.” Other musical acts will perform on the Barr\ County Courthouse lawn. Between musical acts at the Community Court stage, performers will play on a "Coffee House Stage" inside the lent housing seating for the Community Court stage. Acts have traditionally been mostly lo­ cal. with some headliner groups, such as this vear’s appearance by the national clas­ sic group Rare Earth. The rock group Forever and One will perform original rock music beginning at 7:15 p.m. on the Community Court stage Friday night. The band, formed 1-1/2 years ago, consists of Mary Daniel, vocals, Jim Daniel, guitar, Sami Daniel, bass and vocals, and Kyle Steward, drums. Forgotten man dinner planned ... Right to Life meets Aug. 22 Tire next meeting for Barry County Right to Life will be al 7 pro. Thurs­ day, Aug. 22, al the Thornapple Val­ ley Church, 2750 South M-43 High­ way. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend. For more information, call 367­ 4697. Car show to close downtown street State Street in downtown Hastings from Boltwood to Broadway will be dosed between 6 a.m. and 5 pro. Sun­ day, Aug. 24, for the annual Summer­ fest Car Show. Show cars will be entering the show al the east end of State Street from Boltwood. For those who wan: to view the car show, sponsored by the Hastings Car Clubs, or the arts and crafts and activi­ ties on the courthouse lawn, there will be parking available on Court and Ap­ ple streets. For more information about the show, call Rod Ritsema at 945-3746. Bluegrass music set at Showcase River City Grass, a five-member bluegrass group from the Grand Rap­ ids area, will be the featured act at the Musicians' Showcase at 6:30 tonight (Thursday, Aug. 22) at the State Grounds Coffee House in Hastings. Thei group's music will feature both instrumentals and tunes with vo­ cal harmonies. Members of the group include Luke Lenhart, fiddle; Bob Van Putten. banjo; Jim Heaton, guitar; Kevin Gaugier, mandolin; and Ken Mortimore, bass. There is no admission charge at the Showcase, although donations will be received for River City Grass. State Grounds is located at 108 E. State St. Forgotten man Ministries will have its 11th annual Barry County Steward­ ship Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Hastings High Schoo) cafeteria. Reservations may be made by call­ ing Chaplain Bill Medendorp at 795­ 9673 or Phyllis Scars at 945-2077. The evening will consist of a meal, special music, guest speaker Sheriff Steve DeBoer, an inmate testimony and a report on the jail ministry. ‘Grief Recovery’ sessions slated Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a five-wcck “Grief Recovery" se­ ries to any area adult who has experi­ enced the death of a loved one. The sessions will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on five consecutive Tues­ days, from Sept. 3 through Oct. 1, at the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the pro­ gram. Those who want io register or ob­ tain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bereavment Department at 94S-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. TK school bond vote is Sept. 24 The Thornapplc Kellogg School District will have a special bond elec­ tion Tuesday, Sept. 24, to raise $24 million for renovations of all the cur­ rent school buildings. The last day for voters in the school district to register is Monday, Aug. 26. This bond would extend the current bond for five years and would not raise the cunent seven-mill levy resi­ dents pay now for schools. Information about registering to vote is available at the administration building or at any Michigan Secretary of State's office. Absentee voter applications may be requested by calling 795-3313. The absentee voter ballots will be available starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the TK administration building. The hours that the polls will be open Tuesday, Sept. 24, are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Steward’s band. Echo, played for Sum­ mcrfcst in previous years. “We played for the Summcrfcst street dance. 1 remember street dances where there were maybe 1.500 to 2,000 people of all ages. It was fun.” A new addition musically last year, the high school steel drum band, was verypopular. Steward said. “Last year Joe (LaJoye. band director) put all the kids in the middle of the parking lot and invited the crowd to encircle them. Then the kids played. It was awesome." The band will play this year on Saturday. Steward said that “every year. Summer­ fest seems to grow bigger and bigger” When arts and crafts were added, revenue began to be generated, and once there was a budget, the festival just continued to grow. Steward said. “This year the event has exciting changes that will make Year 25 one of the greatest yet. Many new attractions for young and old have been added." Steward said. In order to accommodate all of the ac­ tivities. the city of Hastings has allowed the festival to occupy three more city blocks than it used in previous years. This year, the 3 on 3 basketball tourna­ ment has been renamed the Jim Jensen Me­ morial 3x3 Basketball Tournament in honor of Banner and Reminder >ports editor Jim Jensen, who passed away Summcrfcst weekend a year ago. Steward recalls starting the first 3x3 tournament for Summerfest, aided by Steve Vcdder, then sports editor for the Banner and Reminder, and Al Jarvis, owner of McDonald's in Hastings. Portable basketball hoops were built in the driveway of Steward’s Hastings home, and then transported downtown. “We put them on a truck, but they were too tall for the wires.” The city DPW had to raise the wires along the route from Stew­ ard’s house to the downtown location where the hoops would be set up. “It took us four hours to go about three blocks." Steward said it may have been Mark Brown's team that won that first year. Brown was a Hastings High basketball player who went on to play college basket­ ball at Michigan State and Western. Another change this year is a new parade route. Over the years the Grand Parade has attracted one of the largest crowds of the festival weekend, and the number of parade entries keeps growing, with over 50 entries this year. The new route is designed to help with traffic flow and safety. The parade, which has a theme of “25 Years of Sum­ mcrfcst,” is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Satur­ day. It will start on Michigan Avenue, move south to State Street, turn west on State, tum south on Broadway, and end at the Hastings Middle^chool. Another new feature this year is pre­ packaged Country Fresh Ice Cream novel­ ties being sold forSl. Other activities during the weekend in­ clude a fishing contest, softball tournament, co-ed volleyball tournament, horseshoe tournament, food concessions, kids* activi­ ties, a weightlifting contest, a car show, skydiving, hot air balloons, a kids’ parade, a duck derby, and more. “I think it’s going to be a good year this year,” Allyson Shinavier, co-chair of the Summerfest Committee, said. “We have good plans and good entertainment.” According to Steward, the event contin­ ues to bring families together to enjoy the activities and even brings many former residents back for the weekend. “A lot of class reunions are held during Summerfest weekend.” The festival also serves the purpose of bringing “thousands and thousands" of peo­ ple from other areas to Hastings, which is good for the community and local busi­ nesses, he said. “I think it’s excellent for the image of the Chamber of Commerce," Steward said. “It's a good way fur the Chamber to get its name across." The following is a list of the various ac­ tivities for the three days. Friday, Aug. 23: Bob's Gun and Tackle Open House and 40th Anniversary Celebration will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a shooting contest and free admission. At 10 a.m. the food concessions open at the courthouse and community court areas. Arts and crafts will be on the courthouse lawn from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A number of nonprofit organization booths will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Also on the agenda will be “Ride and Slide" amusement rides for the kids. The Chamber will introduce the new “USS Intimidator," a ride simulator located in front of the Courts and Law Building. The vir­ tual ride offers programs like Crazy Bob's Crash Factory, Illusion, Star Warriors. Coaster Crazy, Future City and Coaster Dreams. The ride will be four to seven min­ utes and will cost $3. There will also be a climbing tower to test athletic skills, and a 40-foot inflatable slide for children. At 2 p.m. there will be a karate exhibi­ tion on the courthouse lawn. At Fish Hatchery Park the Elks tent is open from 4 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Friday and from noon to 12:45 a.m. Saturday. A DJ will spin records Friday evening, and there will be a DJ and karaoke Saturday. A softball tournament will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening and last through Sun­ day. At 7 p.m. Friday Park Riverview Bal­ loons will bring hot air balloons to Fish Hatchcry Park, weather permitting, and Skydive Hastings skydivers will perform at the park. In the area of entertainment on the court­ house lawn, from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. the String Ringers will provide dulcimer mu­ sic. Then from noon to 2 p.m. the Nashville Five Plus will play old time music. Follow­ ing them from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. will be the Dulcimer Friends. Then Amanda and Crys­ tal Hoffmai. will present country music from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Finally the Galloway Sisters will play family music from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. On the community court stage on Church Street, beginning at 2 p.m., the rock baud Case in Point will appear, followed at 3:30 p.m. by the rock band Foundry. At 4:30 p.m. the Hastings High School Cheer Team will take the stage to perform routines. At 5 p.m. the Thornapple River Boys will play bluegrass music. Then at 6:00 p.m. the rock band Candid Avenue will play. The rock band Forever and One will play at 7:15 p.m.. At 8:30 p.m. a street dance will be held featuring Rumple Stump and special guests. Saturday, Aug. 24: Activities begin with a breakfast at the Moose Lodge, sponsored by the Moose to benefit the Child Abuse Council. The event runs from 7 to 11 a.m. The Jaycees Summcrfcst Fishing Contest will be held at Fish Hatchery Park from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The softball tournament continues at 8 a.m. at Fish Hatchery Park. The Jim Jensen Memorial 3x3 Basketball Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at Tyden Park and Fish Hatchery Park. Runners will be out at 8:30 for the 10K at the middle school and the 5K run/walk at Broadway and Grand. A free family run for all ages will begin at 9:30 at the middle school, Broadway and Grand, at the park­ ing lot off Church Street. The 1GK and 5K run/walk on Saturday has become one of the preferred runs in West Michigan for many of the area’s top runners. Steward said. “John Warren of Coleman Insurance was instrumental in the early success of this event. John also served on the Summerfest Committee and was chairman for many years. Pennock Hospital has taken on the organization of the run. and it continues to grow each year." Bob’s Gun and Tackle’s open house will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fish Hatchery Park will have a co-ed volleyball tournament beginning at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m. there will be a Horseshoe Tournament at Fish Hatchcry Park. Regis­ tration runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m., with play starting at 10 a.m. Arts and crafts will be on the courthouse lawn from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The USS Intimidator will open down­ town from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The commu­ nity court booths and activities open at 10 a.m. Food concessions and kid’s rides open at 10 a.m. also. The Summerfest 25th Anniversary Grand Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. downtown. At noon the Elks Tent will open at Fish Hatchcry Park until 12:45 p.m. Downtown, there will be a weightlifting contest al 12:30 p.m. A weigh-in will begin at 12:30 with lifting at 1 p.m. The courthouse lawn entertainment in­ cludes a variety of acts. Beginning at 10 a.m. the Hastings Suzuki Strings will play folk/dassical music for an hour. Then from 1 to 3 p.m. Jerry Ball will present music and storytelling. A Gypsies of the Desert Moon Dance will take place in front of the library from 3-3:30 p.m. Then Terry and Mary will present country and gospel from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Al the community court stage on Church Street there will be a showcase of acts. Starting at 10:30 a.m. the Christian rock band Hearts of Fire will play. The stage will close at 11:30 for the pa­ rade. When play continues at 1 p.m. Remem­ ber the Cross will play Christian rock mu­ sic. At 2:30 p.m. the Hastings High School Jazz Band will perform big band and jazz music. At 3:15 the HHS Steel Drum Band will play. Al 3:45 p.m. Les Jazz will play big band and jazz music. At 5:30 p.m. the Amy Young Band will play folk and jazz music. J.R. Shropshire will present an Elvis Tribute at 7 p.m. The Thornapple Arts Council is co-spon­ soring the acoustic music of Jim Cole at 8:30 p.m. At 10:45 p.m.. national group Rare Earth will feature classic rock. The stage will close at 12:30 p.m. During limes when musicians arc setting up on the Community Court stage, acoustic music will be performed on the Coffee House stage, including 403 Unplugged at 2 p.m.. Ed Englcrth at 4:45 p.m.. and Jack and Tom Wiswcll at 6:30 p.m. Other acts, to be announced, will also perform on the Coffee House stage at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25: At 8 a.m. the softball tournament will continue at Fish Hatchcry Park. Bob's Gun and Tackle Open House and 40th Anniversary celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A free breakfast sponsored by First Bap­ tist Church of Hastings will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Hastings Car Club Show will take place on State Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The USS Intimidator Ride will start at 10 a.m. downtown. At 10:30 there will be a community church service. Food concessions open at 10 a.m. at the courthouse. Kid’s rides and slides and food conces­ sions open at noon in the community court. From noon to 4 p.m. there will be a com­ munity chicken barbecue dinner at the community court. At 1 p.m. the Kid’s Parade: Theme “When I Grow Up-I Want To Be..." will start. Line-up will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Michigan and Slate Streets. The Duck Derby will take place at Tyden Park at 2 p.m. The musical entertainment will take place at the Community Court Stage on Church Street. The show begins at noon with J-3. a contemporary Christian music group. At 12:45 p.m. Matthew’s House will play contemporary Christian music. The contemporary Christian group Sanctified will play at 1:45 p.m. The Christian south­ ern rock band Hwy. 4.03 will begin play­ ing at 2:45 p.m. The final act will be at 4:30 with the Thornapplc Valley Church Praise Band, featuring contemporary Christian music. For additional Summcrfcst information, call 948-3025. Lightning strike greets new technology coordinator by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Jack Schutte started his new job as Dclton Kellogg technology coordinator with a boom. A boom of thunder, that is, preceded by lightning that struck underground fiber op­ tic cables running between the school dis­ trict’s buildings. Schutte started his new position Aug. 7. A few days later a thunderstorm knocked out part of the district’s computer network, which allows computers to communicate between buildings. Hubs, transceivers, switches and other pieces of the network infrastructure were damaged and will have to be replaced, Schutte said. Some computers were also af­ fected, he said. Some wouldn’t tum on, and some would no! connect to the network. “We’re still finding equipment that’s not working properly," he said. Luckily, Schutte doesn't have to sand­ wich in lesson plans with his computer trouble-shooting duties. The technology co­ ordinator position was formerly held by high school teacher William Wiersma, who for several years had to juggle teaching du­ ties with technology coordinating responsi­ bilities. Wiersma retired this year after 33 years with the district. Schutte will serve strictly as technology coordinator. Schutte is a graduate of Jackson North­ west High School and Western Michigan University. He was working as an Educa­ tion for Employment teacher in computers and technology in the Galesburg school system prior to coming to Delton. The DK School Board officially ap­ proved the hiring of Schutte at Monday's board meeting. Also approved was the hir­ ing of assistant elementary principal Robert Jansen. Jansen is a graduate of Thornapplc Kel­ logg High School and Western Michigan University. He obtained his masters in edu­ cation leadership from the University of Alaska while working as a teacher in Dil­ lingham. a fishing village in southwest Alaska on Bristol Bay in the Bering Sea. Robert Jansen (left) is the new DKES assistant principal, and Jack Schutte (right) is the new technology coodinator for the district. Jansen and his wife. Meghan, spent four years in Dillingham, but decided to return to Michigan when their daughter, Cailan. was born nine months ago. Jansen will replace Cyndi ConartonMead, who notified the district in July that she was taking a position in another school district. That left Delton Kellogg with no administrators in the elementary school. The principal. Nancy Potter, retired this June. Efforts to replace her have not been successful thus far. In the meantime. Brenda Pickett, director of student and community services, will act as interim principal. The principal’s position will be posted again Sept. 1. This time around. Superin­ tendent Ron Archer said, district staff will personally contact other school districts to seek out available candidates. This is the third elementary principal the district has had to hire in the past five years. �‘Bonner’ finishes 1,300 mile walk to South Dakota Larry "Bonner" Lippert of Hastings, along with his daughter Amber, George and Marie Sherfield, and Carmel, a lady from Ireland, walked the final five miles to the Crazy horse Memorial in Custer, South Da­ kota, June 26. After walking almost 1,300 miles, Lip­ pert had the chance to present his gifts to Ruth Ziolkowski, wife of the famed sculp­ tor Korczak Ziolkowski. Newspapers and CBS-TV covered the story at the mountain. Lippert said the journey there, however, was very difficult and he had constant thoughts of quitting. He said that if were not for the people he met along the way he probably would have given up, as bleeding feet, shin splints, bruised ribs, sunburn, windburn, cramps and constant bad weather took its toll. “When I got to Kalamazoo my feet were blistered and cramps in my legs were pretty bad. By the time I got to Indiana, the blis­ ters had turned into bleeding and rested two days at the Indiana Dunes where I met a couple of Indian ladies who gave me a gift to carry with me for Mrs. Ziolkowski. “A friend of mine, David Halter, gave me a ride around Chicago. All through Illi­ nois there was rain, hail, winds and torna­ does. In Iowa it was rain, storms and wind. Nebraska (there was) wind which I was not prepared fur, gusts of up to 70 miles per hour, with brownouts where you couldn’t see more than a few hundred feet. “Once I got into South Dakota the weather turned pretty fair. There were stretches where you could sec nothing for miles, no trees, no bushes, nothing except for cattle, horses, antelope, and various creatures. Many of the people I met helped me out with shelter, food and money. "In Iowa the low point of my walk. I was ready to quit, for three days rain and wind kept at me ‘til 1 was worn out, tired, wet Larry and Amber Lippert get ready to walk the final five miles of his 1,300­ mile walking journey from Hastings to South Dakota. “...we have the greatest people in the world, it's just too bad that we do not have the greatest politicians." -Uny‘Bonmr>Upp«rt and really down. At the low point, a lady came along and asked if I would like to get out of the weather for awhile. I went to there house and stayed in a bam that had heat, TV, couch and they fed me really good. The following morning I got up, ate a good breakfast, and it was the last time I thought about quitting. "In Varna, Illinois. I met a couple. Randy and Marlin, who let me stay in a mobile home, and treated me very well... and told me that if I needed anything to let them know, which I did when a county s he riff in Valentine caused me some prob­ lems, and they came to the rescue. “Iowa City I was on TV and it was pretty neat. I had a chance to say a few things about the environment, people, and issues such as hemp, education and what we can do to better understand why we should visit this country and the wonderful places and people in it. I learned that people arc pretty much the same, no matter where you go in this great land. “I made a comment to one of the papers that we have the greatest people in the world, it’s just too bad that we do not have the greatest politicians. “I also stated that I thought places like McDonald's could do a belter job of help­ ing keep the trash of our highways. All across the Midwest you can always tell where the McDonald's are because you start seeing it (litter). When you arc driving you don’t notice it as much but when you are walking you see a lot of it, and it is kind of sad... If it Tits through a a window, people will throw things through it. “I am not saying McDonald’s is the big bad guy in this, just one of them, and the people who do it. “There is so much to tell, so many memories, I recorded eleven 90-minute tapes of my trip and many pictures, news­ paper articles, and meetings with people of all kinds. To date, it is the hardest, most fulfilling thing I have ever done for mind and sprit. What I have learned from this? Wherever you go you will mect good and bad, but I have also found that if I come with respect, and give people a chance, we arc pretty much the same, and they will give it back. West Nile virus detected in Barry, Eaton black crows Dr. Dean Sienko, medical director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, has announced that the West Nile virus has been detected in black crows in both Barry and Baton counties. The birds were confirmed to be infected with the virus by the Michigan Department of Community Health Friday, Aug. 16. Both the Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment and the MDCH continues to work closely with physicians, infection control practitioners, hospital epidemiologists, laboratory directors and other local health departments to identify possible cases of human disease in Michigan. West Nile (WN) virus was first identi­ fied in 1937, followed by further outbreaks occurring in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The virus was discovered in the U.S. along the East Coast. WN is primarily a disease of birds' spread by mosquitoes that occasionally af­ fects humans and other animals. Less than 1% ci the mosquito population carries the disease making the chance of being bit by an infected mosquito slim. Of those people who are bitten by an infected mosquito and become infected themselves, fewer than 1% will get severely ill. Mosquitoes become infected with West Nile virus when they feed on infected birds that carry the virus in their blood. After 10 to 14 days, the mosquito's salivary glands become infected and the mosquitoes can then transmit the virus to humans and other animals At the time of the bite, the mos­ quito injects the virus into the animal or hu­ man, where it multiplies and may cause ill­ ness. Crows and blue jays are very suscep­ tible to infection with West Nile virus and many will subsequently die. Most people infected with the West Nile virus have no symptoms of illness, but some may become ill three to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito with mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, headaches and body aches. Serious complications, such as encephalitis arc less common and may include headache, high fever, stiff neck and nausea. Children and healthy adults usually resolve WN virus with no specific treatment. Occasional deaths have been reported among the chronically iil, de­ bilitated and elderly. This virus is not transmitted from per­ son-to-person. You cannot get it from touching or kissing a person who has the virus or from a health care worker who has treated -omconc with it. While there is no human vaccine for West Nile encephalitis, there are many ways to reduce the risk of becoming in­ fected by reducing your exposure to mos­ quitoes- They include: • Apply insect repellent that contains the active ingredient DEET to exposed skin. Follow manufacturer's directions for use on the label. • Spray clothing with repellents contain­ ing permethrin or DEET because mosqui­ toes may bite through thin clothing. Follow the manufacturer's directions for use on the label. • Avoid applying repellent to children less than 2 years of age, and to the hands of older children because repellents may irri­ tate the eyes and mouth. Children under 2 years of age should avoid exposure to mos­ quitoes. • Maintain window and door screening to keep mosquitoes out of buildings. • Drain standing water in the yard. Empty water from mosquito breeding sites, such as flower pots, pct bowls, clogged rain gutters, swimming pool covers, discarded tires, buckets, JyijTels, cans an<|t similar sites in which mosquitoes can lay eggs. • Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors Since horses tend to be more susceptible to West Nile virus, owners should contact their veterinarian to learn about protective measures. Residents in both counties who encoun­ ter a dead crow or blue jay should continue to contact the Barry-Eaton District Health Department West Nile Virus Information Line at 517-541-2679 in Eaton County or 616-945-9516 extension 140 in Barry County, or report them to the State's West Nile virus toll-free hotline at 1-888-668­ 0869. Because West Nile has. been confirmed in both Barry an^-^op counties, t&c MpCH.will no wmpUwpbirds for the virus. However, the health depart­ ment will continue to flog the dead bird re­ ports for occurrence and vicinity tracking. Residents are urged to use precautions when handling dead birds. Avoid bare­ handed contact, use disposable gloves to put a dead crow or blue jay in a double plastic bag. If gloves arc not available, tum a plastic shopping bag inside out and scoop up the bird with the bag. Dead birds can be disposed of ip residential or commercial dumpsters. The Barry Eaton Health Department is confident that the risk of a human outbreak this year continues to be very low. How­ ever, risk this season will not be eliminated untii the first hard frost. The Barry-Eatort District Health Depart­ ment has participated in a mosquito-moni­ toring program for the last several years and will continue to monitor for West Nile virus this season and next. Information about the West Nile virus can be found on the Department of Agricul­ ture website at www.mda.statc.mi.us or on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov or call the Barry-Eaton District Health Department West Nile Virus Information Line. RUTLAND TWP. SEWER, continued from page 1 “I do what I’m instructed to do and it’s a little disconcerting to always be the whip­ ping boy when I do as I'm instructed to do,” said Porter. “Regardless of what the public might think or say, I answer to the township board. The board obtained an casement up the rail grade and those arc the instructions I was given.” Vilmont said it would not be appropriate for the board to hold up the project “for six to eight months to argue over ’niceties."’ Vilmont explained that back in the 1980s, the township started negotiating with the City of Hastings for sewer service. The city had extended water and sewer to Cook Road pursuant to a formal agree­ ment, said Vilmont, and Capital Consult­ ants Engineer Gary Arnold then identified Cook/Grccn street and the rail bed as two likely places for the sewer extension to run. The sewer behind Burger King had an interceptor that was loo small and the ele­ vation was not right, he said. In 1991, the township negotiated with the city to have Flex Fab and the Barry County Road Commission added to their sewer facility, which was accomplished when Flex Fab agreed to maintain the grinder station at the corner of M-37/M-43 and Green Street, he said. The agreement also excluded other cus­ tomers from connecting to that sewer line. The idea at that time, said Vilmont, was to eventually continue the sewer cast to the front of Wal-Mart over to the railroad bed and then to the connection behind McDon­ ald's. “The proposal to use the railroad bed is not new." said Vilmont. “This goes back to at least 1991." According to Vilmont. the city pur­ chased the railroad bed out to Airport Road and constructed a 12-inch sewer main to the end of its district behind McDonald’s. "They would not have needed such a large main if they never intended to extend it beyond that point." Vilmont said. In January of 2001. the township asked current civil engineers Fishbeck Associates to study what areas could be serviced by sewer in the township and maps were pre­ sented in July. “That information was used to negotiate with the city and the Charter Township of Hastings along with Wal-Mart,” he said. Trustee Brenda Bellmore questioned the identity of the true owner of the railroad bed, saying she had heard the railroad still owned the property. Vilmont replied that the city owns the bed to ihe Wal-Mart property line and that from there west, the city owns surface rights except where adjacent property own­ ers purchased it from the city. Those property owners can not build on or pave over that bed. Trustee Gary Rogers noted that, “all Wal-Mart wants to do is to be able to flush their toilet,” he said. "It doesn't have to be this complicated.” Trustee Joe Lyons asked whether De­ partment of Environmental Quality ap­ proval is needed before the project can move forward. "What best serves Rutland Charter Township?" asked Lyons. “What serves Al Pandl the best? Who is at a disadvantage along M-37/M-43? Who is at an advan­ tage? Where is our growth? Docs it go be­ yond Wal-Mart? I was voted in to look out for the people of Rutland Charter Town­ ship." “Let’s get the studies done and move for­ ward." added Clerk Robin McKenna, to which Vilmont added: “I do not suggest signing this (contract) until we agree to one route or another.” Mourand will be invited to attend the Aug. 28 meeting to answer questions about the study and soil borings. In other business at the meeting: • Clerk Robin McKenna announced that she and treasurer Sandra Greenfield at­ tended a veto override rally at the state capitol in Lansing Aug. 13. The legisla­ ture’s override of the governor’s revenue sharing veto preserved some $43,000 for Rutland Charter Township and about $1.1 million in state funds for Barry County. "We ended up making history with the governor’s override," said McKenna, “so that's hooray for all of us." McKenna added that “it was quite an ex­ perience to hear the different speeches," and that "the sirens went off at 10 a.m." • Vilmont presented 2001 budget figures to the board along with year to date figures for 2002. Members were asked to review the information in preparation for a special meeting Aug. 28 when a budget workshop will be held at 7:30 p.m. The budget is ex­ pected to be ready for adoption at the Sept. 11 regular meeting. Vilmont plans to invite Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer to at­ tend the meeting to discuss the next con­ tract for Rutland Charter Township polic­ ing services. • Trustee Dorothy Flint and Planning Commissioner Owen Jones were re-ap­ pointed to terms on the township’s Plan­ ning Commission expiring in 2005. • McKenna reported that the well at the Rutland Township Cemetery has gone dry and bids are being taken to dig a new well. The board originally planned to hired Ew­ ing Well Drilling of Vermontville to dig the new well now that the Barry-Eaton Health Department has granted a permit. The move was rescinded, however, and the board agreed to publish and advertise­ ment for bids on the well drilling project. • McKenna announced that a fire millage renewal and increase proposal will appear on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Voters will be asked to authorize that the levy of 1.5 mills for fire protection be in­ creased by .1034 mill which will override the millage rollback and allow the township to levy up to the full 1.5 mills. And, voters will be asked to renew that millage for an­ other seven years, 2003 to 2010. The levy will raise an estimated increased revenue of $9,658 in the first year. A public hearing on the matter is set for Aug. 28 in the Rutland Township Hall on Heath Road. • The board approved the bills in the amount of $27,814 and payroll in the amount of $10,392.17. • The board also approved the invest­ ments totaling $578,744.21. • Vilmont announced that Rutland has identified a total of $1,295,000 in new con­ struction value in the last month. Those new structures include a new aircraft hanger at the Hastings Airport, the new Family Tree Medical Center on Green Street, a building addition at Green Street Veterinary Clinic and a number of new homes, garages, pole barns and swimming pools. Larry (Bonner) Lippert at the terra­ ced the mountain in South Dakota The Indians I met along the way were all good people, with the same concerns that everyone else has. A fanner in Iowa told me that most politicians forget where they come from, forget about the land, and forget the people. But most of all they for­ get what they were elected for." Lippert singled out his boss. Doug Pringle, of Tum Key Tooling Solutions, who helped sponsor the trip and gave him time off his job to do it. "Without his help I could not have done it,” Lippen commented. “I would just like to say that it is hearten­ ing to know that in this country, a man 59 years old can take up a staff and walk half way across the country, freely. There are so many places to see in this country, so many interesting people, I find it hard to want to be anyplace else except right here." New History Preservation Association being formed A group of people interested injpreserving Barry County history. RencfWgy and storytelling has Ibunderf the History Preser­ vation Association of Barry County. The non-profit organization has filed in­ corporation papers in Lansing and has elected as officers President Mike Hook, Vice President Roy Kent, Secretary Daisy Lamberton and Treasurer Elsie Bush. Members of the board of directors are James Whelpley, Terry Dennison, Marcelle Birta, Thelma Hook and Evelyn AJIerding. "This group felt there was a need, and that there would be public interest to hold monthly meetings at different locations in Barry County," Hook said. “We want to share history, have guest speakers present programs and preserve history by doing different projects." Hook was president of the Barry County Historical Society for nine consecutive years until he was arrested, convicted and sentenced to a jail term in connection with charges that he stalked a local teen-age boy. His association with the Historical So­ ciety consequently was terminated. The new History Preservation Associa­ tion of Barry County will hold its first pub­ lic meeting at the Hope Township Hall at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and will announce later the program and guest speaker. The group is not wasting any time to launch its first project to preserve history. Members plan to compile and publish a new full-length history book about Barry County and its families. Roy Kent and Mike Hook served as chairman and public relations director in 1984-85 when they worked together on the Barry County Book Committee., another proup of history-minded preservationists who published a similar county history book, so the two know what they and mem­ bers of the new history preservation asso­ ciation will be getting; :to. “It's been 17 years since the other book has been done, and a lot of people who missed out putting their family history in have been wondering when another group might do another history book," said Kent. "It's time to do another book." The content of the book will be divided into several chapters devoted to document­ ing county facts, a history of each of the 16 townships, illustrations, photographs, maps and about the history of schools, churches, clubs, organizations and businesses. The final chapter will be devoted to families wishing to have their family bio­ graphical sketches and one photo included in the book. The length of the book will deDcnd on the number of family biographies collected. There will be no charge for a bi­ ography in the book. The hard cover book will be a standard library size. A publishing company will be selected and cost for purchasing a book will be announced later. The History Preservation Association of Barry County will release more information about the project in the weeks ahead. �Page 4 - fhe Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 WTCRS from our readers... God is changeless in a changing world Religion’s true role is a path to the final truth To the editor: Mr. Fred Wiselogic, in his irttcr to the Banner published Aug. 8, said be thinks a rapprochement is possible between those whom believe in an evolving cosmos and those who believe in a created one. While I commend him for his desire to bring into harmony two traditionally war­ ring viewpoints, I believe that his argument is flawed. A few observations: 1. He poses the question of science vs. creationism wrongly. You would gather from his letter that the controversy is be­ tween those who accept the creation ac­ count in Genesis I literally and the scientifi­ cally enlightened who hold to modem evo­ lutionary theory. This does not go to the center of the debate. The controversy is not between science and a six-day creation, but between those who believe the cosmos to be the result of intelligent, purposeful de­ sign and those who hold it to be the acci­ dental product of blind, irrational forces working through vast stretches of time (sci­ entific materialism). 2. Mr. Wiselogic seems unaware of, or else unimpressed by, recent developments in the scientific world on the origins of the universe. The work of astrophysicists like Stephen Hawking, Paul Davies and their colleagues has chipped away steadily at the old, hard core materialistic view that the impersonal plus time plus chance is suffi­ cient to account for the existence, order, and complexity of the created order. Mathematics, too, has played an impor­ tant role in the emerging scientific view. Dr. Walter L. Bradley, research fellow in engineering at Texas A & M, quotes the distinguished Russian p-’ysicist Alexander Polykov: "We know that nature is de­ scribed by the best of all possible mathe­ matics because God created it." Bradley goes on to quote Australian astrophysicist Paul Davies: "The equations of physics have in them incredible simplicity, ele­ gance and beauty. That in itself is sufficient to prove to me that there must be a God who is responsible for these laws and re­ sponsible for the universe." This calls to mind what one scientist of old—was it Galileo?—who said: "Mathe­ matics is the alphabet with which God has written the universe." 3. Mr. Wiselogle believes that all relig­ ions are products of the human mind, spun out of creative imaginations in order to give us comfort and help us cope with forces that are too big for us tu deal with alone. While that may be true of some religions, it is certainly not true of all of them. Christi­ anity did not begin as a creative projection of the imagination, but as an observed and reliably reported historical event. The cen­ tral teaching of Christianity is that the God who created all things became a man and walked among us. He was put to a horrible death on the cross to reconcile us to the home from which we had strayed by our own fateful choices. After being demon­ strably dead, he arose again on the third day. All this has been reported to us in docu­ ments whose reliability has been subjected to the most intense scrutiny and has proven sound. The events comprising the teaching, passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ are thus set squarely in the flow of history, and are verifiable accord­ ing to the accepted norms of historical re­ search. St. Peter, the Apostle, anticipated the world's inclination to deny this when he wrote, "We did not follow cleverly devised U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 29510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. ’ U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and m<n»t of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. » Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty." (2 Peter 1:16) You may choose to disbelieve the eyewitness account, but you have a difficult time arguing that the Chris­ tian faith began as an exercise of the imagi­ nation. 4. Mr. Wisclogle’s view- is, in the end, self-defeating. If there is no transcendent God who created the universe, then the cos­ mos is the whole show. As evolutionist Carl Sagan put it. "the cosmos is all that was, or is, or ever will be." If Sagan and his cohorts arc right, human thoughts arc noth­ ing more than cpiphenomcna produced by the irrational movement of subatomic parti­ cles in the cerebral cortex. Why. then, should we count as valid anything that any­ body thinks or says? Experience tells us that when wc know someone's thoughts to be the product of irrational causes, such as the influence of drugs, or pressure from a brain tumor, we dismiss them immediately as having little or no validity. What if the whole of human thinking arises out of blind, irrational forces al work without de­ sign or purpose? Yet that is the dilemma in which Mr. Wiselogle and his fellow evolution­ ists find themselves. They desire that their thoughts be taken seriously, but then they vehemently insist that there is no rational basis for their thoughts. Scientific material­ ism thus undercuts the basis for all knowl­ edge and rational discussion. Materialists may insist that we take their thoughts seri­ ously, but they do so at the expense of con­ tradicting their own world view. 5. A generation ago the scientific world was aglow with a passion for the truth. Now Mr. Wiselogle seems to tell us that truth isn't really what matters. It's the "use­ fulness" of theories that count, whether or not they give us a true picture of final real­ ity. I don't think he can be completely com­ fortable with this. The las; century saw two massive social experiments based on the "usefulness" of particular social theories. Hitler found it quite socially useful to construct crematoria to receive millions of Jews. Stalin found it useful to preside over the starvation of millions of Ukrainian farmers, and equally useful to populate his slave labor camps with millions more inno­ cent Russians. These men cared nothing at all for truth. What drove them were tbeir socially useful theories of economics and government. Will wc pay any attention to these blooddrenched lessons? To surrender our pursuit of truth, or worse, our belief that such a thing as final truth exists, and to embrace in its stead philosophies based on utilitarian­ ism is to invite the world to become ever more dangerous than it already is. 1 know Mr. Wiselogle personally and I value his irenic spirit and his keen mind. However, as one who believes that the cosmos owes its existence to a personal God, I cannot accept his basis for a recon­ ciliation between those of us who believe that and those who believe the cosmos to be nothing more than a phenomenal acci­ dent. He asks that we relegate religion to a role of comforter, an aid to feeling good, but not to take it seriously as a way to final truth. As a disciple of the Incarnate God who said that he himself was "the Way, the Truth, and the Life," I am unwilling to pay that price. Gary W. Coates, Hastings Dear editor. So. we live in a changing world? So what, has not this world been changing since its beginning? But the changing process continues to move ever faster, as I I often hear. There has been more change in the last 100 years, than in all the 6,000 years previous. How about the last 25 years? Change basically has been a learning, discovering process, discovering the treas­ ures of wisdom and knowledge that are hid­ den in and by our Creator the Lord Jesus Christ. . Colossians 1:16-17, "For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principali­ ties or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is be­ fore all things, and in Him ail things con­ sist." and 2:3, "in whom arc hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Have you ever tried to count the treas­ ures that are hidden in "electricity"? Con­ nect electricity with the mind of man (cre­ ated in the image of God) and you have the cause of our "faster and faster" changing world. We often call these days the "instant generation” because of instant coffee, in­ stant potatoes, instant meals, instant gratifi­ cation, instant riches, instant pleasure, etc. So what's wrong with that? Galatians 6:7-9, "Do not be deceived. God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap... For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life... And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season wc shall reap if we do not lose heart." That reminds me of this proverb, "When all else fails read the instructions." Could this be what's wrong with our "instant gen­ eration"? Could it be. we don't take time to read the instructions? The Bible, the Instruction Book, written by the Creator, often refers to this subject. Mark 8:34-36, Jesus"... said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me... For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses tits own soul?" This could happen al any moment. None of us have any guarantee of tomorrow, wc know the "old" must die and the "young" may die. Therefore, would it not be wiser to live with, "eternity's values in view"? Eternity is. "the real thing." life in this world is only "school days." Now is the time to get ready for eternity, since this life could end at any moment and then your eternity is determined. "And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment." Hebrews 9:27. What must I do to be ready? As the Bible says, John 3:3,7 "Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you. un­ less one is bom again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." 7. "Do not marvel that I said to you. 'You must be bom again." This is the minimum requirement for "eternal life" with God. For iiow to be "bom again." sec 1 Peter 1:23 and Matthew 6:33. Since there arc only two options for eternity. As it is written in John 3:36 "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not sec life, but the wrath of God abides on him." You can read all about these two options in Revelation 20 and 21. Here is a sample. Rev. 20:10. 13-15. "The devil, who de­ ceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever... The sea gave up the dead who were in it. and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works... Then Death and Hades were cas; into the lake of fire. This is the second death... And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire." The other option from our Instruction Book, the Bible, reads like this. Rev. 213­ 4, 7-8, 3. "And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4... And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away... He who overcomes shall in­ herit ill things, and 1 will be his God and he shall be My son... But the cowardly, unbe­ lieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters and all liars shall have their part in the lake which bums with fire and brimstone, which is the sec­ ond death." The basic difference between these two options is what I call, "the eternal divide” found in 1 John 5:12, "He who has the Son has life; he who docs not have the Son of God docs not have life." Rus Sarver. Hastings River pollution is close to home To the editor: I would like to know why it takes an act of God to get anything done in our county. I talked to some county commissioners about the construction company that did the bridge work for the Barry County Road Commission on the River Road and Center Road bridges. I would like to know why the nuts, bolts, washers, and cement paper were left along the bank and in the water. The paper is gone now, but the metal banding is still there, the nuts and bolts and washers are still in the water. For those concerned about the pollution , go look for yourselves at those places and tell them to clean it up and stop passing the buck, and pollution of our rivers. Elden Shelienbarger, Hastings 373-0842. What about the override? Last week the State Legislature overrode Gov. Engler’s budget veto to restore funding for local governments. Was it an example of lawmakers doing the right thing or was it just good political theater? Whatever the | occasion... Give the gift of.WS memories from your hometown, a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 for a (ubset^don TODAY! Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Pimmo, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. Highway M 43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. 'rbung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Mart Cowafl Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jane Woodmansee, Hastings: “I think the lawmakers are doing the right thing." Steve Steward, Rihn' Hastings: Hastings: “I don’t think it was po­ litical. 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Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 - Page 5 Delton-Kellogg will construct new administration building by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Some residents of the Delton Kellogg School System have wondered whether the district should spend $75,000 on a new ad­ ministration building, DK Superintendent Ron Archer said. In these economically uncertain times, some have questioned whether the money might be better spent elsewhere. Archer said. However, Archer said, “the need is now and the financing we’ll be able to use is now,” so the district has decided to go ahead with the project, which will include offices for both district administrators and the district’s adult education department. The new building will be placed on prop­ erty north of the high school just southwest of the guard shack on the road leading into the high school. Excavation should start within a week on the new 40- by 40-foot structure, which will be constructed by 2002-2003 high school building trades classes. Building trades students usually construct homes and then sell them for a profit, making money to finance the next year’s project. However, the students have also done other projects. Several years ago building trades classes constructed the Delton District Library. Archer said construction will be over­ seen by building trades instructor Rollie Ferris. Admittedly, the work will be more challenging for students than construction of a home. Archer said. The design for the building is being done by a Grand Rapids architectural firm. Archer said the school board approved the project at a special meeting Aug. 5. The project has been accelerated because of the need to have construction set to go when students start school next week, he said. Materials for the building will be pur­ chased with money made on this past year’s building trades house and with funds from a special adult education account con­ taining some $800,000. For several years the district has been putting money left over from the adult education budget into the special fund. Archer said that in previous years school districts used leftover adult education reve­ nue on other school needs. New legislation pushed through by Gov. John Engler some five years ago prohibited school districts from using leftover adult education funds allocated by the state for anything other than adult education. Because DK partners with the Michigan Career and Technical Institute to provide adult education on that campus, the school district has a large adult education budget, last year totaling some $714,000. Every year since the new legislation, the adult cd special fund has been growing, Archer said. The district has been using some of the money, offering video :amere classes and special computer classes and adding an­ other adult education teacher. Archer said the adult education depart­ ment is currently housed in the student and community services office at DK high school. That office also contains a large meeting area where board meetings and other gatherings are held. Archer said the current space for the adult education staff is very restrictive, es­ pecially with the many meetings going on. Space in the administration offices is also at a premium with five people squashed into a small area, he said. The of­ fices are now located in the elementary school. The district has had relocation of the administration offices on its agenda for awhile. Archer said. This summer various Library ruling shouldn’t be final answer Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland’s decision to close Mill Street does not at all represent the values and beliefs of the more than 2,000 people who signed a petition to stop the dosing of Mill Street. These people comprise the backbone and spirit of Hastings. These were people from all walks of life who all realized that clos­ ing Mill Street would be a very bad and se­ rious mistake. Yet the judge ruled that there was no resonable objection. I'm not sure if he would know what a reasonable objection was. He told us he was lost on his first court date on Feb. 27 and made us wait an hour while he tried to find Hastings and on his other court dates he appeared to be catching up on some sleep. These are not exaggerations, but concerns from people who came to the hearings. We value our relationship with the politi­ cal leaders of our city, but the behavior they displayed by going against the public should be reason enough to seek some new people. I got a direct mail appeal the other day, asking for donations for the new library. How can they ask us to pay for a new li­ brary when it is pretty evident that the pub­ lic doesn’t want Mil) Street closed to build this new library? I did put that mailed flyer to good use, lining the bottom of a bird cage, which is a good example of recycling. Once again I ask people to stop and think before donating to a fund trying to close a major street in Hastings. I have just found out that if we want to appeal we still have time, but I need to come up with a lot of money. 1 need a big business to step forward and help with this. They may remain silent and it is a tax de­ duction. If we can appeal that would give others a chance to get this issue on a ballot for a public vote, the way it should have been in the first place. We don’t have a lot of time for the app-al, but if we don't, then our only chance is to hope they never raise the money needed to build this library at the Mill and Jefferson location. I’ve heard that libraries in the future probably will become dinosaurs because al­ most everyone will be hooked up to ’he Internet and wc won't need a library! If li­ braries won’t be needed, why should we al­ low them to go through with their plans to close a major street that thousands use every day? People we need to do something now! This can't wait for someone else to do something. It is up to us to do it now. I am grateful for the support I have had so far, but now it’s crunch time, it’s now or never. Suppose everyone gave a dollar? I would have more than enough to right this further. We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics We have to do it in the next two weeks. We still have a chance. Don’t let them make a disaster out of our city! Remember to elect new City Council members, the ones we have now need to be retired, except for Joe Bleam. Doug Ward. Hastings (616) 4^(7469) 1 places for a building were explored before the current location was chosen. The new building will have a finished basement and an upstairs. There will be two meeting rooms, five offices, a recep­ tion area, storage areas, and a work room. The Board of Education will be able to use the larger meeting room for its monthly meetings, Archer said. Archer said several suggestions have been made about how to use the empty space left when the administration offices move. That decision will be made later. The high school will probably use the adult cd space for other offices. Archer said. Archer said he didn’t expect any traffic congestion at the high schoo because of construction. The building is c. peeled to be completed by the end of the school year. The district will use furnishings it already owns for the new building. Archer gave school board members an update on the project at their meeting Mon­ day. Also at Monday’s meeting. DK Middle School Principal Brooke Bailee reported that several parents have indicated they are pleased about a new policy the district is putting in place regarding passing eighth­ graders on to ninth grade. Bailee announced the new policy during an eighth grade orientation session earlier Monday evening, and got positive feedback from parents, she said. Archer said after the board meeting that the new policy will require eighth-graders to meet certain criteria in order to be pro­ moted to ninth grade. They will have to ac­ complish a certain percentage of required curriculum work in order to pass, he said. The new policy only applies to eighth­ graders in a first-year pilot program. In suc­ ceeding years students in other grades may also be subject to the stricter requirements. Archer said the new policy was prompted by high failure rates of high school freshmen. When the district investi­ gated why ninth-graders were failing, he said, “wc found out the middle school stu­ dents were not completing their work. We're taking the stance that they can’t move forward if they don’t have a base to move on.’’ One of the reasons why students drop out is they get way behind in their work because they don’t have a base in the core subjects, he said. “We're trying to raise the standard. They’ve got to have the base before we let them move on.” In the past the district has followed the research-driven policy that “retention” — keeping a student in the same grade a sec­ ond year — doesn’t work, because failing students are being taught the same way both years. Holding students back can also stigmatize a child and harm a student’s self-esteem. However, new research shows that pass­ ing a child just so he or she can stay in the same social group (termed “social promo­ tion”) doesn’t work either. Archer said. DK eighth-grade teachers have set them­ selves the task this school year of coming up with new ways of teaching those who are not responding to traditional methods, Archer said. Also, he said, the new standards may “make students more aware they’re going to have to work harder.” Archer said the district has also explored other options for dealing with the ninth­ grade failure rate, including starting a freshman academy like Hastings High School, which gives ninth-graders special­ ized attention to help them make the transi­ tion from junior high to high school. The new standards for the DK eighth­ graders will apply to this schoo) year, meaning students not meeting the standards could be held back next year. Also at Monday’s meeting. Archer said new federal “No Child Left Behind” legis­ lation may have a significant negative fi­ nancial impact on the school district. Archer attended a meeting on the legisla­ tion last Friday, and learned that Title 1 federal funds, which pay for special reading and math programs for at-risk students, could be yanked if school districts don’t meet new standards being set by the legis­ lation. “We still have a lot of al-risk students in both Hastings and Delton,'* Archer said. Ail the rules and regulations have not been written for the legislation yet. Archer said, so school districts arc in the dark about just what sort of an impact the new regulations are going to have. “It leaves a lot of questions for every­ body’s future,” he said. Archer has suggested that Hastings and Delton and the Barry Intermediate School District hold an informational meeting on the new legislation. The legislation is contained within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. a law updated yearly by the U.S Congress. It sets new standards for schools based on student performance on statewide tests. Tests can be selected by individual states, thus there will be wide disparities between states depending on what test is given. Archer said. In Arkansas, for example, students arc given a basic skills test that is a lot easier than the high-end MEAPS in Michigan, Archer said. A coalition of education groups is currently in discussion with gov­ ernment officials and politicians, trying to explain how the MEATS were formulated as a sort of “maximum test, a very difficult test, not a basic skills test,” Archer said. “Right now the state of Michigan is trying to convince the U.S. government Michigan doesn’t have 1,500 failing schools. It’s be­ cause of the MEAPs.” Archer was referring to a list put out recently that listed failing schools across the country based on state test scores. Archer said the new federal legislation could have even more severe repercussions. A school failing to meet the new standards See DK BUILDING, page 12 NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 7 p.m. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU. ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD There w« be a Public Hearing of foe Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the toSowing manors: An application by McKoough Land Company, Inc. of 208 Franklin Street. Grand Haven. Ml 49417-1396 lor Reporting of that portion of parcel f08-007-00&-00 as stowed by the Master Land Use Plan. This property is locaied on 5709 Head Road. Hastings. Mt 49058. The apptoations, legal description. Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Maps may be viewed during reg­ ular business hours on Wednesday. 9 am. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Toemahip Has located at 5463 S. M-43 Highway The dark win accept written comments by mal or during regular business hours in regard to the above request up to the time of the public hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the pubto hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of primed material being considered al the hearing, to individ­ uals wrth disto*t>e* at the hearing upon hve days notice to me Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the dark al the address or telephone nu.nber listed below. Unda Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. 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Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 22. 2002 Summerfest parade route to create detours Saturday The Hastings Police Department is re­ minding motorists that the Summerfest pa­ rade begins at 11:30 a.m. and will create various detours in and around the City of Hastings. “Citizens traveling during this time arc urged to find alternative routes," said Dep­ uty Police Chief Mike Lttdy. The parade will stage at the usual site from the Hastings Bowling Alley toward the south on Michigan Avenue. The parade will proceed south on Michi­ gan to State Street, then as in the past, pro­ ceed west through the downtown area to Broadway. The parade route will then proceed south on Broadway to Grand Street, continue to Park Street then south to Madison Street, ending and dispersing at the middle school. Southbound M-37 traffic as well as cast­ bound Green Street traffic will be detoured to south on Market Street to Clinton Street then to the east back to M-37 (South Hano­ ver). Traffic traveling westbound on Green Street will be detoured to the south on South Jefferson to Clinton then westbound to Market Street and back to the north to Green Street. "Motorists who happen to get caught in traffic arc asked to be patient during their wait," Leedy said. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules ofHastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pallor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Rui- sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm: Sunday Masses 8:30 a m. and 11.00 a.m; Confession Satur­ day 3.30-4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 1045 a m Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 pm. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml Bob Strath. Phone Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a m. for all ages. 367-4061. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. “315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a m Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. II :00 a m Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sundav Worship 10 a.m.-ll a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dottcn Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6­ 12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids al 6 p.m.) Wednesday, 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:09 p.m. For more infor­ mation call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwkk 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Com­ mon Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Cumc. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m„ Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Praya and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebratic.< 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. TABERNACLE David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Servke 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 i.m. 600 p.m. Wed. 6.30 p m Jesus Club for boys A girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasis of Cod's love. "Where Everyore is Someone Spe­ cial.** For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945 9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.nt. I0.O010:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 a.m.-12:!5 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Tune" is a for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9*14. Saturday. Aug. 24 8:00 pm. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Aug 18 - 8:00 & 10:00 a m. Worship. Tuesday. Aug. 27 7: 00 p.m. Overeaten Anony­ mous; 7:00 p.m. The Way. Wednesday. Aug. 28 - 7:00 p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshmenu. 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Servke and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 231 S. CHURCH Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lu mm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Jared Daugherty. Director of Musk Ministries. Fri­ day. Aug. 23 - 4 00 p.m. Sum­ mcrfcst activities begin. Saturday. Aug. 24 - Summerfest activities WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER *1351 Nonh M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "PrtKnptions" - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings, Michigan Sanctuary; 9:20 a m. Children's Worship; 10.30 a m. Contempo­ rary Worship Service - outside in parking lot (weather permitting); 10:50 a m. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Setvue is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both Servke*. Children's Worship is available dunng both Services. 11.45 Chicken Barbecue and Summcrfest activities Monday. Aug 26 - 7:00 p.m. Committee Night - All Standing Committees. Tuesdav. Aug 27 - 6:30 p.m. Nominating Committee - Lounge Wednesday. Aug 28 - 6:45 p.m Praise Team. 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Class­ room. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan Sunday. Aug. 25 - 9:00 a m. Tra­ ditional Worship Servke • in f C)bit iconics I ===== George T Bauer MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. George T Bauer, age 92. of Gun Lake-Middleville, died Monday, August 20. 2002 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Hastings. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. I Shirley A. Edwards I CLARKSVILLE - Shirley A. Edwards, age 60. of Clarksville, passed away at er home early Wednesday morning. August 21, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ionia County on December 14. 1941 to Voight and Marguerite (Green) McDiarmid. Shirley graduated from Lake Odessa High School in I960. Most recently. Shirley had worked at the Customer Service Desk at the Cascade Meijer. She had been active in Boy Scouts and had served as Den Mother for Pack 3131 for many years. She had also worked tirelessly to help fund a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. She was a unique individual, who did not always follow life’s guidebooks. She is survived by her mother, Marguerite McDiarmid; her daughters, Deborah (Dale) Phelps, Margaret Edwards; her daughter-in-law, Julia Edwards; her brother, Lee (Frances) McDiarmid; her sisters, Rosemary (Fred) Miller, Susan ( Walter) Rogers, Peggy Johnson and Hope McDiarmid; her half-sister and brother, Judy and Mike; seven grandchildren; one great grandchildren and many other dear friends and relatives. Shirley was preceded in death by her father; her son, Ted Edwards and her granddaughter, Shaylynn Edwards. Visitation will be held from noon to 3:00 P.M. and 6-1 P.M. on Thursday, August 22, 2002 at the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2002 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville, Michigan. Rena L. Broe great time of celebrating Christ all day and well into the evening. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Servke 10.30 am J This information on worship services is k provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: A FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton four. Junior Church for ages five CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 ajn. through second grade. ABUNDANT LIFE HASTINGS APOSTOLIC ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Children 502 E Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michifan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 Min­ kler: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a nt. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. ted LAKE ODESSA - Rena L. Broe. age 79, of Lake Odessa, passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 19, 2002. Rena was bom March 8, 1923 in Allegan County to Ray and Margaret (Hemer) Haan. She graduated from Fennville High School in 1941 and married William Broe on July 25, 1943. She had worked for the Lake Odessa Post Office and the Lakewood Public Schools. Rena was an active member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, the Alethians, and United Methodist Women. She loved flowers, watching birds and painting. Rena is survived by her children. Sharon (Tom) Droste and James (Vanessa) Broe; her grandchildren. Tom Droste, Tammy (Ricky) Young, Heather (Paul) Scobey. Aaron Broe, and Jessica (Mark)VandeLind; her great-grandchildren. Carson and Kyla Scobey. Ashley Allen, and Rebecca Droste; her sisters, Alice Gretzinger, Freda (Ken) Sargeant. Francis Hagger, and Doris Hagger. and many other friends and rela­ tives. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband, William S. Broe; her brother, Frederick Haan; and her sister, Marie Westfield. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002 at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Central United Methodist Church Stained Glass Window Fund or the Lakewood Community Ambulance Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Keep your friends and relatives IN TOUCH with home. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 Howard E. Schroeder Howard E. Schroeder, age 81. departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday. Aug. 18, 2002. Howard was bom in Detroit to Emil and Grace (Brosofski) Schroeder on Nov. 3. 1920, the youngest of nine children. He was married to Laura (Prieb) Schroeder on May 18, 1946, who survives him. Howard served his country honorable as a Seabee during World War II. He worked for Detroit Edison for 35 years before he retired in 1982. He and Laura moved to Grayling. Mich, and then to Hastings in 1987. Howard was active in community affairs, his children's school, politics, and the labor movement. He was especially active in the churches he and Laura belonged to. Most recently he was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Howard was a loving and caring husband to Laura. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who could never deny to do enough for his family. All who knew Howard were touched by his life and will miss him dearly. In addition to Laura, Howard is survived by his loving children. Kathy Storms of Pinetop, AZ, and Ken Schroeder of Hastings; son-in-law. Michael Rigney, and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Meitz; grandchil­ dren, Eleanore Meitz Schroeder. Keri Meitz Schroeder. Heidi Meitz Schroeder, and Joshua Storms, and many other relatives and friends. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Funeral services were held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia with Pastor Robert Gerke officiating on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can b* made to St Paul Lutheran Church. 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, Mich. 49316, or Project Compassion. P.O. Box 11069, Detroit, MI 48211-9998. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Velma L. McElvaine CLARKSVILLE - Velma L. McElvaine, age* 85. of Clarksville died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 at Tendercare in Hastings. She is survived by her sons. Richard (Vicki) Mc-Elvain of Saranac and Floyd Curtis (Marva) McElvaine, Jr. of Parker, CO; daughter. Penny (Peter) Hoffman of Diablo, AZ; brother, Ray Joppie of Texas; nine grandchildren and six great grandchil­ dren. She was preceded in death by he hus­ band, Floyd McElvaine (July 5. 198^) and son. Gerald McElvaine (1974). Services were held Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashvi’.le, Ml. Pastor Rich Wollan officiated. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, ML Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville, MI. |_______ Ottis L Roberts_______ DELTON - Ottis L. Roberts of Delton, passed away Aug. 15. 2002. Ottis was bom Sept. 21. 1909 tn Sanford, Mich., the son of Marion and Florence (Andrews) Roberts. He married Leona Jones, who survives. Also surviving is a son. James Roberts of Portage; a daughter. Joan Fesler of Three Rivers; a stepson, Darrell Jones of Delton; and a stepdaughter, Bonnie Bescoske of Delton; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; many great grandchildren; a sister, Beth Woods of Portage; and several nieces and nephews. At his request, cremation has taken place. A graveside service was held Monday. Aug. 26. 2002 at Union Cemetery in Lacey. Mich. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Arrangements were made by Avink Funeral Home, Cremation Society. Schoolcraft. HASTINGS - MaryJean (Mickey) Bayer of Hastings and formerly of Caledonia, passed away Aug. 17. 2002 with her family by her side. She was bom in Grand Rapids to Eugene and Mabel (Thurston) MacMicken on April 23. 1928 She became an accomplished pianist and was awarded a music scholarship to Michigan State. "Mac" was a member of Pi Beta Phi “Fraternity" and wrote the Chapter song for the 1949 convention. She was extraordinary musician. Family, friends and strangers were blessed with her music ability. Her artistry extended to for­ mal gardens, painting, decorating and col­ lecting. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years. Robert Bayer of Hastings; daughters, Jean Poll of Hastings. Mary Gaertner of Kalamazoo, Linda Bayer (Vic Featherly) of Middleville; son and daughter-in-law, William (Elizabeth) Bayer ofHastings; adopted son. Da\ id Gregory of Kalamazoo; grandchildren. Robert Poll of Weldona, Colorado, Robin (Ken) Sterk of Wayland, Rebecca (Brent) Eggeman of Caledonia; seven great grandchildren; three special nieces, their husbands and families and spe­ cial family friends, Peter DeJager of Hastings and Rick and Kathy Stegenga of Whitehall. She also leaves behind many dear and wonderful friends at Dick's Landing Marina in Grand Haven. Cremation has taken place. A sen ice of Remembrance was held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Mich. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of West Michigan. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. | Capt. Hueston D. “Smitty” Smith | HASTINGS - Capt. Hueston D. “Smitty" Smith, age 72, of Hastings, passed away late Friday evening. Aug. 16. 2002. He was bom in Laingsburg, MI on Oct 17, 1929 to Glen and Eleanora (Harper) Smith. Smitty had retired from the Lansing Fire Depart men I in 1984 after 29 years of ser­ vice. He was a past-president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Local 1039 in Lansing, and had also served as a Governor with the Hastings Moose Lodge. Smitty is survived by his daughters, Linda Benedict of Hastings, Leslie Rowley of Hastings, and Sherrie Michutka of Clarksville; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; his sister. Lelita Wood of Florida; his close friend, Mary Pennington; and his many friends at the Lansing Fire Department. He was preceded in death by hi5 parents. In keeping with his wishes, cremation his taken place. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 24,2002 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lansing Fire Department. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Charles Hauser j MIDDLEVILLE - Charles Hauser, age 90 of Middleville, passed away August 21, 2001 at Carvath Village, Middleville. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Marjorie E. Fuller HASTINGS - Marjorie E Fuller, age 93, of Hastings died Monday, Aug. 19, 2002 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Fuller was bom on July 20, 1909 in Carlton Township, Barry County, Mich., the daughter of William and Bessie (Barber) Hale. She was raised in Carlton Township of Barry County and attended the Carlton Center School. She was married to Caryi Fuller on Sept 15. 1928. Mrs. Fuller lived all her life in Barry and Kent counties. Mrs. Fuller was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader. Mrs. Fullei is survived by her daughter. Carroll (Robert) Erb of Freeport; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; seven step­ grandchildren; several step great and great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and husband. Caryl, who died in December 1991. Respecting her wishes there will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. 2002 at the Fuller Cemetery with Pastor Robert Carpenter officiating. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton Township, Barry County, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 - Page T IStttlx Announcements GIRL, Amber Chantelle Worden was bom on July 2. 2002 to Jeff and Barbi Worden of Delton. She was bom at Battle Creek Health System and weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by her brother Austin and her sisters Ashley and Anna. GIRL, Taylor Elise Rahman, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on July 30, 2002 at 7:33 a.m. to Angela and Ashiqur-Neal Rahman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inch­ es long. GIRL, Alexis Hunter, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 28. 2002 at 11 p.m. to Jen­ nifer Reed and Jesse Pruitt of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Freddie Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29. 2002 at 8:23 a.m. to Robert and Rebecca Elkins of Orangeville. Weighing 11 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Joshua Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 7. 2002 at 8:04 a.m. to Eric and Andrea Lopez of Gobles. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 211/2 inches long. GIRL, Rachel Coryn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 6. 2002 at 4 p.m. to Mike and Nichole Hall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Katie Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 7. 2002 to Leah Labine of Hast­ ings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. Musser-Heeringa plan to be wed Nov. 9 Jim and Shari Musser of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Tammy Musser to Brian Heeringa. son of Rick and Betty Heeringa of Hastings. A Nov. 9, 2002 wedding is being planned. GIRL, Dyshawna Charme. bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Aug. 9. 2002 at 10:26 a.m. to Megine Hendricks and Jeff Craw­ ford of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. Acheson-Resseguie to marry next month Rev. Terry and Diana Acheson would like to announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter Natalie Ann Acheson to John Evan Resseguie Jr. Natalie is a 1999 graduate of Fremont High School and a four year student at Cornerstone University. She is currently living in Fremont awaiting the arrival of her fiance, John. John is a 2000 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently serving overseas as Senior Airman for the United States Air Force. A September wedding is being planned. Schiedels to mark 25th anniversary Amy and Eric Schiedel are pleased to announce the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of their parents, Paul and Bonnie Schiedel, of Hastings. The couple was married on Friday, Aug. 26, 1977 at Martin Reformed Church. Notes and words of congratula­ tions may be sent to the couple’s home. GIRL, Natalie Jean-Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 5. 2002 at 10:36 a.m. to Danielle Count of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Lane Robert, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 2, 2002 at 1:03 pin. to Jeremy and Nicole Sayer of Sunfield. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 3/4 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Wiley Ray. bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 9, 2002 at 3:19 p.m. to Spicy Swinehart of Orangeville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Isabella Jean, boro at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 9. 2002 at 11:15 p.m. to Patri­ cian and Robert Adams of Delton. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. Kurr-Holwerda to marry Sept. 7 GIRL, Ophelia Adele, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 3, 2002 at 4:25 p.m. to Shannon Mcllvain of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Ken and Jan Kurr of Middleville. MI are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Bernice Danielle Kurr (NiSi) to Marcus Jay Holwerda. both of Grand Rapids, Ml. Both are employed at Hilco Plastics of Grand Rapids, MI. Marc is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Holwerda of Hudsonville. MI. A Sept. 7,2002 wedding is planned. GIRL, Hannah June, bv<n at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 2. 2002 at 11:38 p.m. to Eric and Barb Reid of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Kevin Lee, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 22, 2002 at 8:40 a.m. to Kerry and Amber Anders of Dowling. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 22 1/4 inches long. Glidden-Freeland plan outdoor wedding Thomas-Stanton plan to wed Sept. 7 BOY, Joel Albert, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on July 23. 2002 at 12:23 a.m. to Ed and Beth Carpenter of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Glidden and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Freeland, of Delton, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Adam Glidden and Danielle Freeland. Danielle recently graduated from Cornerstone University with a Bible major and a Recreation and Camping emphasis. Adam recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a chemistry major and math minor. The wedding will be an outdoor wedding on Sept. 14. at the Glidden residence in Delton, Mich. Holly L. Thomas and Michael J. Stanton. both of Hastings are planning a Sept. 7, 2002 wedding at Plymouth Congregational Church in Grand Rapids. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Terry and Bill Gregor of Middleville and Bill and Barb Thomas of Ishpeming. The groom-to-be is the son of Dora and Dan Stanton of Dowling. Roushes to celebrate silver anniversary Todd-Bishop to wed Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Dana Roush will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on August 26, 2002. Their two daughters. Sarah and Jessica, would like to congratulate them on 25 years of marriage. We love you both and wish you many more years of love and happiness! Christina Marie Todd and Brian John Bishop wish to announce their upcoming wedding. Their parents are Art and Rita Wilson and the late Dennis Todd and John Bishop and the late Sherry Bishop. Christina attended Hastings High School and is currently employed at J-Ad Graphics in Hastings. Brian attended Hastings High Schoo! and is currently employed at Alto Gas. Between the two of them, they have four chiiden, Tyler. Hayley. Kennedy and Damon. An Aug. 24. 2002 wedding is being planned. Mary Letson to mark 100th On Aug. 31, 2002. Mrs. Mary (Walters) Letson will celebrate her 100th birthday with a party hosted by her family. All friends, family and acquaintances of Mary are invited to attend the celebration on Aug. 31. 2002 from I to 4 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church located at 231 S. Broadway St.. Hastings. Ml. If you are unable to attend please send a birthday greeting to her at Seminal Pointe. 2900 Thornhill Dr. SE. Apt. 317. Grand Rapids. MI 49546. Mrs. Letson was a long time resident if Barry County before moving to Grand Rapids. She is looking forward to seeing many of her friends and is requesting no gifts please. BOY, Michael Lee. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 12, 2002 at 2:29 a.m. to Amber Laurin and Robert Brown III of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Sophia, boro at Pennock Hospital on July 30, 2002 at 8:53 a.m. to David B. and Jane P. Parker of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 9.6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Logan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. I, 2002 at 6:04 to Marisa and Shannon Kimbruc of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Kyilar Scon Sottillie, bora at Pen­ nock Hospital on Aug. 2, 2002 at 2:29 a.m. to Jessica Darling of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL Corrin Michelle, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2. 2002 at 10:44 a.m. to Jessica and George Replogle of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, DeVan Christopher, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 30. 2002 at 9:31 p.m. to Christopher and Greta Sellitti of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Astacia Aneonna-Ann, bora at Pen­ nock Hospital on Aug. 2, 2002 at 5:20 p.m. to Aleasha Wilke of Wayland. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kristin Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital on July 29, 2002 at 8:13 pun. to Shannon and Robert Smelker of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9.6 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Morgan Mae, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on July 24. 2002 at 3:12 p.m. to John and Heather Smoes of Clarksville. Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 inches long. TWINS, Nicholas Lee and Zachary Nel­ son, boro at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 7. 2002 at 6:42 and 7:04 a.m. to Amy and Tony Gwinn of Hastings. Nicholas weighed 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Zachary weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 20 inches long. GIRL, Austynn Danielle, boro at Pennock Hospital on July 25. 2002 at 4:14 p.m. to Kelly and Elaine Fears of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Jorge L., boro at Pennock Hospital on July 22. 2002 at 11:35 p.m. to Prisciliano and Maria Alvarez of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Nash Reos, boro at Pennock Hospital on July 24, 2002 at 11:31 pjn. to Santos and Rebecca Cordova of Sunfield. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Aiden Michael, boro at Pennock Hospital on July 25, 2002 at 10:04 p.m. to Mary and Mick Conner of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Malicki D-Laux. born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8, 2002 at 10:13 to Charles and Barbie Cook of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. 'Education offers the greatest opportunity for really improving one generation over another.' -W.K. Kellogg HOW ARE YOUR INVESTMENTS DOING? Markets go up, markets go down ... Perhaps the best investment, however, is the kind that you make in YOURSELF. This fall, KCC's Fehsenfeld Center near Hastings offers almost one hundred credit classes in a variety of subject areas: iG^A®^***^* Business Management Criminal Justice Human Services Computers/ Office Applications 29.5.0t,WP*:trMn Pre-Nursing/Allied Health Social Science Humanities Be An Informed Citizen! Evelyn Beadle is turning 90 Happy 90th birthday. Aunt Evie! Cards may be sent to Evelyn Beadle. 315 N. Taffee Dr., Hastings, Mich. 49058. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 General Education General Transfer (MACRAO-approved) ^JO'Hice_H'ou> IMaiTtlCl I,h ui,~ Classes begin in late August and/or mid-September. Visit us online (www.kellogg.edu) or in person to obtain full schedules, tuition and fees, registration particulars and orientation dates for new students. Classes are filling ______ - Don’t delay! �Pag«) 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14. 2002 7:00 P.M Present: Supervisor Doster, Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols and Trustees Gray and Goymgs Minutes approved for the Regular Board Meeting held July 15. 2002 Minutes approved for Cosed Session held July 15. 2002. SWBCSWA report was given by Trustee Gray. Discussion took place re: Little Long Lake Sewer Special Assessment District. Department reports received and filed. Commissioner Adams report. Approved Millage Increase for Fire and Roads to return on the November ballot. Discussion regarding Hall Usage & Township Personnel Policies A Procedures. Treasurer reported that the Township would collect Summer Taxes. Closed Sessions re: Confidential Attorney Client Communication Discussion re Hall Kitchen The Board wishes to Thank Mike Herzog for donation of refngerator; Bonnie Backus & Jim Thwartes for donation of stove for the Township Had kitchen Thank you to Wes Knolienburg for computer paper donation Prairievi'le Twp. Board is requesting electncal estimates for Township Hall sign & flagpole to be hgnted. Bills approved in the amount of $27265 76 Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Normanjean Nichols. Clerk Attested to by: Mark A. Doster. Supervisor (8/22) Notice of Mortgage Fcrecloeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTAC1 OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Deming. Jr. and Ruth A. Deming (original mort­ gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 1999. and recorded on June 28. 1999. Document *1031827 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated June 25, 1999. which was recorded on June 28, 1999, Document •1031828, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 95/100 dollars ($125,799.95), including interest at 8 250% per annum Under tho power ot sale contained m sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Lots 7 and 8 of Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each lot. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fiie *200216834 Cougars (B«) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT S ESTATE RLE NO. 02-23492-DE Estate of Jerome T Jordan Date of birth: December 20.1931. Social Security No.: 306-34­ 5134 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Jerome T. Jordan. who lived at 3729 England Dnve, Hastings. Michigan died July 22. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate and/or Trust will be for­ ever barred unless presented to Jana Mayer and Julie Swanson, named Co-Personal Represent­ atives. or to tf>e probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Suite 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the namedproposed personal representative and/or trustee within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Erik H Jesson (P43510) 2010-44th Street SE Grand Rapds Ml 495C3 (616) 455-5200 Jane Mayer and Ju'ie Swanson c/o 2010 - 44th Street SE Grand Rapids Ml 49508 (616) 455-5200 (8/22) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Fernando Crespo-O'Neill and Tara CrespoO'Neill (original mortgagors) to Consumers Mortgage LLC. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2001, and recorded on January 3. 2002 in Instr *1072346 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Flagstar Bank. FSB. Assignee by an assignment dated December 24. 2001. which was recorded on April 26. 2002. Instr *1079511. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SIX AND 97/100 dollars ($108,326.97), including interest at 8.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 5, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan, the surveyed boundary of said parcel, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section 23: thence North 00 degrees 47' 05" West along the West line of said Section. 385 25 feet to the Point of Beginning of this description, thence North 00 degrees 47* 05’ West continuing along said West line, 385.25 feet thence East parallel with Jie South line of said Section. 330.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 47 05" East parallel with said West line, 385.25 feet; thence West parallel with said South line. 330 00 feet to the Point of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 25. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200222749 (8/22) Hawks NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on September 19. 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building locat­ ed a! 220 West Court St. in Hastings, Ml. The subject of the public hearing win be the considera­ tion of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-4-2002 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING FILE NO. 02006315-6 TO PRISCILLIANO ALVAREZ whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or aflected by the following IN THE MATTER OF THALIA MONSERRET ALVAREZ. MINOR. JORGE ALVAREZ. MINOR A termination of parental rights petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 9'05/2002 at 8 00 am in BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT • FAMILY DIVISION. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that PRISCIL­ LIANO ALVAREZ personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result m A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS 08/14,2002 Rchard H. Shaw. Judge (8/22) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa K. Potter (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2000. and recorded on May 25. 2000 in Instrument No. 1044778 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mcagage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates Senes 2000-C. with­ out recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated Apnl 26, 2001, which was recorded on May 17. 2001. in Instrument No 1059889. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWO AND 35/100 dollars ($83.902 35) mcluOng inter est at 9.050% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan and are That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Inring Township. Barry County, Michigan. described as; Commencing at the Northeast comer of said sec­ tion; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 937.20 fee! along the North line of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 min­ utes 23 seconds West 94.38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 108.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 145420 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 165.00 feet to a point which is North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 132.00 feet and North 89 degrees 52 min­ utes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the center­ line of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 18.87 feet; thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds We»t 138.12 Met along centerline of a former mill race; tnence North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 29.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 2 degrees 52 min­ utes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse line along Tie Coldwater River; thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also that parcel of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the center­ line of said river. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as: Beginning at the centertine of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.90 feet; thence North parallel with the centerline of Maple Street 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be b month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593 1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200115949 Gators by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Four’s a crowd Dear Annie: I have a 10-y ear-old daugh­ ter. * Kelli." 1 never married Kelli’s father, but 1 became quite close to his mother. ’Norma. When the father and I broke up. Norma invited Kelli and me to live with her. She wanted to help us financially and be a pan of Kelli’s life. That was eight years ago, and we’ve been here since. Last year, Norma bought a computer and began chatting on the Internet. She has met a lot of new friends who live around the country. At the beginning of the summer. Norma invited one of her Internet friends to spend two weeks al our house. The lady was nice enough, but Kelli was so resentful that her behavior look a turn for the worse. Now. Norma has informed me that this same lady is relocating to our area and will be moving into our home. I realize this is Norma’s house and I have no say in the matter, but I am worried about Kelli. I do not yet have the financial means to move into a place of my own. How can I help my child understand that Grandma still loves her? And if we manage to find an­ other place to live, will Kelli think that Norma threw us out or that I abandoned her grandmother? Please help me. - Distressed in Oregon Dear Distressed: First of all. is Norma emotionally stable? Is she being taken ad­ vantage of. or is she a kind-hearted soul who likes to take in strays? If Norma is OK. explain your concerns to her. and ask her to reassure Kelli. Meanwhile, it’s time the two of you found a place of your own. Kelli should see her mother as independent and self-sup­ porting. She will adjust better if you put a positive spin on it and visit Norma often. Start working on it now. Bad diner Dear Annie: There is a nice group of women at my office. We like each other and frequently go out to lunch ax a restaurant nearby. The problem is "Wendy.” Wendy is a genuinely kind person, but the moment we are seated arthefestaurant she turns into the Customer from Hell. She is rude to the waitstaff, makes bizarre re­ quests for dishes that aren't on the menu and causes a scene if there is the slightest mistake with her order. Yesterday, she yelled at a young waitress until the poor girl was in tears. I like Wendy, but dining out with her is a nightmare. We are embarrassed by her be­ havior, and our group is getting a bad repu­ tation at our favorite restaurant. How can we put a stop to this without hurting Wendy’s feelings? - NYC Co-Worker. Dear Co-Worker: Wendy feels insecure and inadequate. Yelling at people who can­ not fight back makes her feel superior. There is no reason you must tolerate such inexcusable behavior. Next time you go out, inform Wendy (nicely) that you don’t ex­ pect her to come "because she obviously dislikes the restaurant and finds the staff in­ competent." Promise that the next lime you patronize a new place, you will take her along. If she doesn’t get the hint and clean up her acL stop inviting her. A bad day Dear Annie: Three weeks ago. I married "Lewis.’’ We are happy, but 1 have not been able to let go of some hard feelings about my wedding day. The caterers forgot part of the dessert, and the florist messed up my bouquet. My uncle got sloppy drunk, and my maid of honor behaved so abominably I haven’t spoken to her since. 1 cannot forgive these people for making Looking for a fabulous, afford­ able honeymoon vacation? Start packing. With its starry nights, endless norizons and intimate little spou for two. a Carnival Request to rezone property in Section 6 of Hastings Township (see below) From C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Commercial) All of the above mentioned property is located m Barry County. Michigan Property Desertptlon/Legal Description: Parcel 408-11-006-035-20 Commencing at the East 1/4 post of S«c o T2N R10W. th North 89 Deg 56'43’ West on the East and West 1/4 fane 1015 38 ft. th North 6’ Deg 20’40" West 454 75 ft. th North 5 Deg 55' West 282 92 ft to a point previously recorded as being 1446 2 ft West and 475 9 ft North of said East 1/4 post, th South 4 Deg 03' West 150 0 fl. to the place ot beginning of this description, th contin­ uing South 4 Deg 03 West 100 0 ft. th North 89 Deg 22 Wes: 8f 67 fl. th North 2 Deg 16’10" East 65 00 ft. th North 89 Deg 22' West 46 31 fl. th North 4 Deg 03 East 34 89 ft . th South 89 Deg 22* East 130 0 ft to the place of beginning Address 12330 Marsh Rd . Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposal amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available tor pubic inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W State St m Hastings. Meh . between the hours of8am to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m ) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meetingAieanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Mchael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State St, Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith, Clerk Barry County makt Carnival th®tr choice for their honey­ moon Enjoy fun activities, superb meals, the NauUca Spa* program.Vtfas-style shows, a friendly casino, extra-spacious staterooms and pampering service Plus, special events just for honeymooners. Carnival s romantic cruises go to The Bahamas. Ct nbbean. the Mexican Riviera. Alaska. Hawaii and the Panama Canal Whether you're planning a first or second honeymoon, a romantic week's vacation or a 3 or 4 day getaway, grve us a call for the one vacation that's just more fun. 3 DAY CRUISES CRUISES FROM FROM 1 DAY CRUISES FROM ■249 *279 *499 —_ • MR ■ ftemier navel Q Cruise A’ V/1 KlkJV/ me miserable on the most important day of my life. Please help me get over this. Married in Boston. Dear Boston: Many brides become tense and overly sensitive during their Big Day and for several weeks afterward. This, too. shall pass. dear. Give it time, and don’t burn any bridges you might need to cross later. On-line love Dear Annie: Four years ago. my friend. Uma," left her husband for a man she met on the Internet. This man moved into Una's home, where she lived with her 8ycar-old son. They never married. Last year. Uma gave birth to a baby girl. Uma has now decided she made a mis­ take and wants to break off the relationship, but they are fighting - physically - over custody of their baby daughter. Yesterday, I saw Uma. and she had a black eye and ban­ dages on her wrist. I’m sure her boyfriend looked no better. I am concerned about those children liv­ ing with parents who punch and hit each other. Uma won’t throw her boyfriend out of the house because she needs his financial support. I have been tempted to call the au­ thorities several times, but I’m afraid the children would be worse off in the system, and it would destroy my relationship with Uma. Please tell me how to protect these kids. - Scared in Dixie. Dear Dixie: Uma and her boyfriend ought to get some professional help. Are there relatives who might keep the kids un­ til the custody issue is settled? Suggest it to Uma. Also, tell her if she doesn’t get her boyfriend out of the house, you will be forced to call the police if they fight again. Then do it. No friendship is worth risking a child’s physical and emotional health. Send socket? Dear Annie: Six years ago, I loaned my grandson $1,200 in order to buy some real estate. He promised to repay me. Two years ago. he sold the lex, but instead of paying back the money, he bought a new computer. Last month. I was in an accident that caused minor damage to my car. My grand­ son offered to do the body work as repay­ ment for the loan. Although the estimate for the work was considerably less than $1,200,1 agreed to cancel the debt. Yesterday. I picked up my car and drove the four-hour distance home. That evening, I noticed my grandson had left his socket tool set in the back seat. My daughter thinks 1 should make another four-hour trip to re­ turn the tools. 1 am 69 years old, and dri­ ving is difficult for me. I have no intention of reluming the tools at this time. Am I wrong? - Granny in North Carolina. Dear Granny: It was your grandson’s re­ sponsibility to take care of his tools. If he wants them back, he should pick them up. Keep the socket set in a safe place, and tell him he is welcome to come and get it any time. Cussing friend Dear Annie: 1 am 14 years old and frus­ trated with my mother. I’ve been friends with "Kristen” since first grade. Three years ago. Mom found a note from Kristen that contained a few swear words. She be­ came angry and said I was no longer al­ lowed to speak to Kristen, at home or at school - no phone calls, no letters, no e­ mail. nothing. Nine months later. Mom lifted the ban. and Kristen and I became friends again. Last week. Mom discovered another note from Kristen that contained profanity. Now, she said our friendship is over and I am not permitted to hang out with Kristen ever again. Kristen is my best friend, and this is killing me. Mom has no right to sneak around and read my letters. What do you say? - Unhappy in California. Dear Unhappy: Unless Kristen is other­ wise a bad influence or a troublemaker, two instances of profanity in three years is hardly cause for alarm. Promise your mother that you won't swear, regardless of what Kristen does. And keep your word. If Mom secs she can trust you, she may re­ consider (P.S. Since you know Mom likes to snoop, don’t leave private letters where she is likely to find them.) Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. nostwonoot COMJcna •w.WWt'wWx; corr / Carnival.^ The Most Popular Cruise Line in the World'.''' Annie', Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQcnators.com, or write to: Annie s Mailbox, do Creators Syndicate. 5777 W Century Blvd. Suite 700. Los Angeles. CA 90045. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday,August 22. 2002 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES From TIM€ to TIM€ Joyce E Weinbrecht Fighting with Audie Murphy "There were two German tanks and two companies of infantry. The records say each company was 125 men. They were advanc­ ing toward us and it was a cloudy, dreary day. Murphy climbed upon the knocked out tari and began firing a 50 caliber machine gun. which was on the turret. "I’m not sure if the artillery observer was still there, but the artillery fired shells on the Germans too. Some of them really got very close, but the Germans were beaten back. For about five minutes the sky cleared and two P-47 fighters were overhead. They really gave us a helping hand. "Audie Murphy was awarded the Con­ gressional Medal of Honor for his action aft — . eCrvUJl J**’!*’’’’ yrr. anun ** Audie Murphy, soldier, movie star and friend to his soldiers. Letter from Lt. Audie Murphy to Don Eckman, written on July 9. 1945. Don Eckman at Fort Sheridan. Don is in the second row from the back, the big guy third from the right. By Joyce Weinbrecht Don Eckman grew up in Ionia County, attended country school there and graduat­ ed from Lake Odessa High School. He enlisted in 1944 and was assigned to the infantry and was sent to England. He was wounded in December 1944 and hospitalized for a couple of weeks when he enjoyed the warmth, the showers and the hot food. His story continues: “There were three of us guys from Co. B. 15th Infantry who were in this same place and were picked up by a jeep one night and returned to the company. The company was in a small French town with a wal! around it. “The driver pulled up in front of a house and took us inside. There was a lieutenant sitting behind a table and be said ‘I’m Lt. Audie Murphy.’ This was the first time that 1 had seen the man. He wanted to know our names and that is about all. “There were only about six men in the platoon. At full strength it should have been about 30 men. We went on guard duty the next two hours. I was by a hole in the wal> around the small town. It was cold and I had no idea what was beyond the wall. "The main objective of our outfit over the next several weeks, continued to be clear­ ing the Germans out of the small town in the Colmar Pocket. "This was in the winter and the climate was very much like a Michigan winter. Sometimes wc were able to stay in houses or bams, but mostly we slept in foxholes, which are holes in the ground about twofeet-by-four feet and as deep as we could get. generally three or four feet, if the ground wasn’t yet frozen. "One day we happened to be in a house with a wall around it and there was a big old goose in the back yard. Suddenly there was a shot and everyone grabbed their rifles, but it was just some joker who shot the goose. "We chased the Germans out of town and woods, keeping on the move most of the time. We lost a lot of men and the Germans did too. wc took many prisoners. Some of them were glad to surrender and many would fight until they ran out of ammuni­ tion. "Audie Murphy was our platoon leader at the time. The size of the platoon varied greatly with casualty replacement and guys returning from hospital, etc. I think a pla­ toon at full strength should be about 30 men, but there was seldom more than 10 or 15. "Murphy was a very wise and coura­ geous soldier. He would generally say ‘let’s go. follow me.’ He was a very good shot and any German that missed the first shot at him didn’t gel another chance. "On Jan. 5. 1945, we were involved in clearing out a woods near the town of Holtzwihr. We got through the woods and could see the town about one half mile ahead. We dug our holes along the edge of the woods and stayed there for the night. The next day two American tanks joined us, also an artillery observer. "We could see some activity in the town and suddenly one of our tanks was hit by two rounds. The driver and assistant driver dove out of the tank and took off running to the rear. The second tank backed down the road. too. "The ground was covered with snow and the German troops wore white mattress coves for camouflage. They were hard to see when not moving. that day. (Added by Adie: This is some of the action that Audie included in the book, ’To Hell and Back,’ that he wrote about his war experiences. The story was made into a movie with Audie playing himself. He was the most decorated G.I. of World War II.) ‘He got to rest until the next morning. “Our unit moved toward the RhineRhone Canal and the Rhine River chasing other Germans again. "We were near the town of Newf Briach on the night of Feb. 1. 1945, when we were caught in a mortar attack. I was hit in the left leg, right thumb and left arm. "There were a couple more guys wound­ ed too. They took us out of there in a jeep. I was carrying a 45 caliber pistol at the time and I thought that they were more interest­ ed in the pistol than me. They took us to a field hospital, where I slept for three days, of course waking up for chow and potty breaks. After a few days there we went to Paris and then flew to England. "I was in England until May I, 1945. That was a good life. Mot of the nurses there were from Boston and they look good care of us. They did several surgery things on my arm. “Once when I came to. my Uncle Clair Schnieder was standing by my bed. He was a meat cutter in the Army and was stationed in England. He came to see me twice. “We left England on May 1st in a convoy. The war ended on May 8th and we were right in the middle of the Atlantic as it took us seven days to cross the ocean. "I stayed in a hospital in New Jersey for a short time, and then was transferred to Shick General Hospital in Clinton. Iowa. “I had to make the trip home by train. On Friday they would park a passenger car on a siding to load us guys in. Wc would get over the fence and get in the car while waiting for the train to come through and stop to pick up the car. “Of course, it was still the time of steam engines, so we were covered with soot and cinders. The train went to Chicago and then we had to get across town to another depot to catch the train for Battle Creek. “On one of my leaves home I met a pret­ ty blonde gal. It was about the 4th of July. We had a lot of goxi times together and she made it a lot more worthwhile to come home. You in the family know her as Mom or Mother or Grandma. After all these years I still love her. “After being in Shick a while, I was trans­ ferred to Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. My discharge from the Army came on March 15, 1946. “I hope this little account might give you a little insight into my two years with Uncle Sam. It was a great experience.” Don Eckman; Father, and Grandpa. Next week: Adie's tum to tell her story. We Welcome YOUR OPINION! be shared with community, and send To The Editor’ at Banner, Box 8, Hastings, „ DtlTOH DlCORATtHC tticReRT euRury NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G. Love. Attorney. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any intormation obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between Joshua Warner (‘Mortgagor") and Washtenaw Mortgage Company (-Mortgagee") dated October 26. 2001 and recorded November 5. 2001 at Document No 1069223. Page 1 through 16. Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. as of Aug. 2. 2002, the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand. Seven Hundred Thirty Four and 24/100ths Dollars ($102,734 24). including interest at 7.375% per annum, together with a per diem increase of $19 74 from and after August 2. 2002 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, m the City of Hastings. Michigan, at 1 o'clock in the after­ noon on Thursday, September 26, 2002. Said mortgaged premises are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, commonly known as 1305 S. Hanover Street. Hastings. Ml 49053 and legacy described as: Part of Lot 8 of Supervisor s Glasgow's Addition according to the Plat thereof recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 3. described as beginning at the Southwest comer ot Lot 8; thence South 89* 30* East 337.1 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 8; thence North 00* 5'30" East 10050 feet along the East tot line; thence North 89* 30* East 336 93 feet to the West Une of Lot 8; thence South 00* 11' West 10050 feet to toe place of beginning. PPN: 08-55-250-008-0. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sate. No suit or proceeding at law has been institut­ ed to ■©cover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Dated: August 9. 2002. Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G. Love, Attorney. PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 606 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)771-9500 (9/12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS RRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Gary L. Britten, a sin­ gle man. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION, dated October 29. 1996. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on November 20. 1996. In Liber 678. Page (s) 851. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $99,425.73 and no proceedings hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of gate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice Is hereby given that on September 5. 2002. at 1:00 pjn.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sate, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: PARCEL T THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58' WEST 567.47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 89.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 17.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES OO WEST 386.03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEpINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NOi.TH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST 399 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES OO WEST 502 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID LINE TO THE BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sate. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated July 26. 2002 (8/29) THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! Dasen:3r.;Wail Repair by Wall Anchor Basemert Waterproofing by B-Dry Class Block Windows New Window Weils • mtmt * untttt Mirr t nut • ttntiu nttttttt - wnttttt • tttut tutt • ntttt • ctnut Htttta • Mitntt wuutt ■ unttttttntt 'tututtn nutt tutritt ■ ettuutt • Htcu • Httt • uttt Hit csTinwes MU C JAM UmK u run uetAttKct Ut 423-6 AM Raising Sunken Concrete Regrading — 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An Independent Licensee otB Dry Systems. Inc BlO Bryant St • Kalamazoo. Michigan <90C’ • 345-2900 St26 East DE Avenue • Richland, M.chtgan 490B3 • 629-5252 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by David Johnson (original mortgagors) to Oakndge Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 16. 1997. and recorded on Juty 22.1997 in Uber 702 on Page 568 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. NA) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated December 2. 1997 which was recorded on February 23.’998, in Document No 1007925 in Barry County Records, on whoh mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN AND 63/100 dottars ($80,447.63). metodmg inter­ est at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate ot toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, st 1:00 I’M., on September 5. 2002. . Said premises art situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Mxtoigan. md are described as: Lot 90 and toe West 4 feat of Lot 89 of mkxwvow uowns rvo. o, acco-u*ng io uie reooroed plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plato. Page 43. Village of Mfodtevrfte. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from the date al such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shafl be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated- July 25.2002 * FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200222177 Hawks (8/22) Notice of Mortgage Forectosure Sate THIS RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kim A. Aspgren and Nancy S. Aspgren (original mort­ gagors) to Wilmington National Finance, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 22, 2001. and record­ ed on January 30.2001 in Uber Doc •1054436 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New Yo»k as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 28.2002. which was recorded on June 26. 2002, in Uber Doc *1082833 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED SIXTY-ONE AND 13/100 dollars ($155,261.13). including interest at 11.150% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 pjn., on September 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast quarter of Section 17, Town North, Range 7 West described as commencing at the center of said Section 17, thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on the East and West quarter line 880.00 feet to the place beginning of this description, thence continuing South 39 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on said quarter line 256.58 feet, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 34 seconds East parallel with toe North and South eight line of the Southeast quarter, 1135.91 feet thence North 89 degrees 54 nanutes 24 seconds East 1565.66 feet to toe East Section line; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds West on same 529.90 feet to the North line of the South 3/4 of the Souto 1/2 of the Southeast quarter of said Section, thence North 98 degrees 39 min­ utes 36 seconds West on same. 1801.39 feet, thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds West. 1652.65 feet to the place ot beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mort­ gagee, in which case toe redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate. Dated: August 1, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mt 48025 Fite *200128533 Mustangs-A (B/29) pOP-2-l'r KETTLE CORN REWNINS 70 2008 Hastings Summerfest SEE YOU AT TW CENTER. of tw cournaw AUGUST 23W - 2STH! �Pag. 10 - Th. HMUngi Banrwr - Thursday. August 22. 2002 Run/Walk scheduled for Aug. 24 The annual Hastings Summerfest Run/Walk will be held at 8:30 a.m. Satur­ day, Aug. 24, at the Hastings Middle School, according to a Pennock Hospital spokesperson. Participants can register in one of the fol­ lowing events: 5-kilometer run, 5K walk, 10K run and 5K wheeler. Both 5K and 10K courses arc USTAF certified and participants may register late on Aug. 24 during check-in at the Hastings Middle School for $22. Awards will be given to the top overall winners in the men’s, women’s and mas­ ter’s (both men and women) racing divi­ sions, as well as the top three runners in each group. The Hastings Summerfest Run 2002 will be timed using the championship electronic timing system. Sponsors include Choice Tent Rentals, the Coleman Agency, Culligan Water, Fclpausch. Gazelle Sports, McDonald’s and Pennock Hospital. The Thomapple Kellogg golf team is off to a fast start this season already, win­ ning the Barry County tournament Thursday at Mullenhurst with a school record score of 298. Team members are Dan Burbank. Tyler Wenger. Josh Enyart, coach Tom Fletke. Bobby Roush. Chase VandenBerg and Brett Knig.it. TK’s school record 298 wins county golf tourney The Middleville golf team shot a school record 298 for 18 holes last Thursday at Mullenhurst to win the annual Barry County golf tournament. It was the first time any Thornapplc Kel­ logg golf team has broken 300 in an 18hole competition and the score was within three strokes of the tourney record, which was set by Hastings in 1992 with a 295. The Trojans dominated the eight-team competition, taking five of the top individ­ ual slots and scoring 19 strokes better than runner-up Wayland. Hastings was third with a team score of 322, Gull Lake fourth with a 323, Maple Valley fifth at 325, Lakewood sixth at 327, host Delton Ma­ roon seventh at 338 and Delton White eighth at 408. Middleville’s Chase VandenBerg fired a 73 to gain a share of individual medalist honors and then birdied the playoff hole to emerge as individual county champion. Teammate Bobby Roush also carded a 73 and earned a par on the playoff hole to fin­ ish second. Wayland’s Steve Chachulslci was the third golfer to check in a 73 and he eventually took third. Brian DeVries of Hastings was fourth with a 75, TK’s Tyler Wenger and Dan Burbank both tied for fifth with Kevin Shettler of Lakewood, all with a 76. Trever Mathiak of Gull Lake was eighth with a 77, Maple Valley’s Nick Burpee carded a 78 to take ninth and Josh Enyart of Middleville, Jim Lowder of Lakewood, Brandon VanDrunen of Wayland and Collin McLean of Maple Valley all tied for 10th with a 79. That meant 13 golfers broke 80 for the day. Other scores for Middleville were Brett Soccer referee training offered in Middleville Knight 82; for Hastings. Pete Swiatek 81, Justin Pratt and Brian Doozan 83, Andy Griggs 85 and Travis McMillan 90; for Ma­ ple Valley, Nathan Carney and Todd Cupp 84, Garrett VonEngcn 93 and Matt Dunn 98; for Lakewood Bill Allen 81, Paul Spitzley and Casey Shettler 91 and Clint Tobias 94; for Delton Maroon, Dustin Healey and Brandon Garrison 82, Ross Os­ good 84, Cory Newington 90, Jake Bow­ man 92 and Brett Michael 99; for Delton White, Derek Caldwell 93, Jordan Dobbs 95. Drew Pearson 108 and Thomas Foran and Tyler Ogden both carded a 112. The TK golfers opened the season last An AYSO Regional Referee Training Course is planned for 8 a.m. to 4 pjn. Sat­ urday, Aug. 24, at the Thomapple Town­ ship Hall. For the A.Y.S.O. program to be success­ ful trained referees are needed. Anyone who has ever thought, “1 could do a better job officiating" should attend the A.Y.S.O. This course, sponsored by the Mid­ dleville chapter of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), will include lunch and breaks. Thomapple Township Hall is located at 200 E. Main St., Mid­ dleville. This is an eight-hour beginning course to introduce soccer refereeing. Graduates be­ come certified as AYSO Regional Refe­ rees, and are qualified to referee AYSO games at the U6, U8, U10. U12, and U14 levels (ages 4 to 14). This is a free course for those who sign up to referee Middleville AYSO games. All course materials are provided. Participants should bring a pen or pencil and paper to take notes. Referees must be 12 years of age or older. No soccer or refereeing knowledge or experience is required. Previously certified referees are not re­ quired to attend for recertification pur­ poses. A field training session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pin. Tuesday, Aug. 27, for those who attending the Regional Referee Training Class, and previously certified referees. This training session will be held at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School soccer fields. Hands-on instruction will include the Diagonal System of Control, how to use line judges, actual experience in making calls for out of bounds, throw-ins, comer kicks, goal kicks, penalty kicks, crowd con­ trol techniques, time management tech­ niques and more. Both sessions will provide theory and hands-on preparation for those wanting to referee AYSO games in Middleville. AYSO is an all-volunteer organization. Participation does make a difference. Refe­ rees are particularly needed.' Tom Ward says, “Learning the rules of the game makes watching soccer more in­ Tuesday and finished fourth in the 32-team Kent County Classic, second in their divi­ sion, with a team score of 319 at the L.E Kaufman course. Bobby Roush led the way with a 76, Chase VandenBerg had a 77, Brett Knight 81 and Josh Enyart 85. Roush finished tied for sixth and VandenBerg tied for 10th. “This was the highest finish ever for a TK squad (in the Kent County tournament) and it was a fine accomplishment when considering the quality of the competition.” Middleville was host for its own tourna­ ment at the Yankee Springs Golf Course Wednesday, Aug. 14. TK took third with a 315, behind South Christian’s 305 and Caledonia’s 313. VandenBerg was third for the day indi­ vidually with a 75, Roush was sixth with a 79 and Burbank was tied for eighth with an 80. Enyart rounded out the scoring with an 81. Fletke said he was impressed by the ef­ fort of Levi Harold, who carded an 85 while playing for the TK Black team. Saxon golfers 11th, 14th in 2 invitationals The Hastings varsity golf team placed 11th in the Wayland Invitational Monday after finishing 14th among 24 teams at the Mason Invitational Friday. The Saxons had a rough day on the Or­ chard Hills golf course, carding an 18-hole team score of 363. Brian DeVries led the way with a 78, Justin Pratt had an 89, Dan Hodges a 94 and Andy Griggs a 102. Also shooting, but not figuring into the team scoring, were Travis McMillan 103 and Eric Scheide! 110. Wayland won the 12-team tourney with a score of 306 and Wildcat Steve Chachulski was medalist for the day with a 72. DeVries’ 78 was good for sixth place indi­ vidually. Thomapple Kellogg checked in third in the invitationai with a team score of 336. Levi Harold led the Trojans with a 76, Brett Knight had a 79, Jeff Chapman a 90 and Nick Roush 91. Kyle Funk and Ian Karcher both carded a 94. Delton Kellogg was seventh, just one stroke away from sixth, with a total score of 346. Brandon Garrison checked in with an 84, Bret: Michael had an 85, Ross Os­ good 88 and Jordan Dobbs 89. Jake Bow­ man fired a 90 and Cory Newington a 91. The Saxons carded a 322 at the Forest Akers East Golf Course near Lansing Fri­ day. They were led by Pete Swiatek*s 72 that put him fourth individually. Pratt came in with a 75, DeVries 84 Scheidel a 91 and Dan Hodges 107. Host Mason carded a fine 297 to take the invitational championship, DeWitt was sec­ ond with a 301 and Howell third, 303. Lakewood was in 17th place with a team score of 328. The new season for the B & K Women’s Pool League will start with a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Swamp Fox in Middleville The end of the year banquet for the league was held at the Swamp Fox iast March Elected as officers for the 2002-03 year were President Sherry Stout, Vice President Tina Myers, Treasurer Heather Lenz, Sec­ retary Verna Brown, Officer at large Carol Hammond, Charity Person Kathy Moore and Banquet Person Trisha Robbc. Prize money and trophies were to the eight teams, in the order of their finish in the final standings. Shamrock I 126 points. Blarney Stone 125, Champs II 108, Swamp Fox I 103, Shamrock II 99. Champs I 96, Swamp Fox II 94 and Oldc Towne Tavern 89. Special awards were given to Valory Rice and Sherry Stout for a table run. The benefit tournament results showed the Shamrock raised $2,143, Champs $810, the Blarney Stone $647.50, Swamp Fox $638, OTT $306 and donations $13236. The money raised was presented to Johdy Schreiner, son of Diane Schwcder of the Shamrock team, who suffered from a double aneurysm in his had and has two coils in his forehead to stop the bleeding. Oldc Town Tavern ............................... 11-2 World of Hoots ....................................10-3 Hastings Mfg.............................................8-5 Blarney Stone........................................ 3-10 B League Michigan Thunder ............................... 11-2 Flexfab......................................................4-9 Hawthorne Marine ...............................3-10 Metaldyne ............................................ 2-11 Home Run Leaders - R. Taylor 4, E. Greenfield 3, P. Wendall 3. K. Brown 3. D. Miller 3, B. Madden 3, G. Juerscn 3. Last weeks results - Michigan Thunder 10. Mfg. 5; World of Floors II. Hawthorne 10; Olde Town Tavern 7. Metaldyne 0; Flexfab 14. Blarney Stone 13. Next week’s games - Thursday. Aug. 22. 6:30 p.m.. Flexfab vs. World of Floors. Michigan Thunder vs. Olde Towne Tavern; Blarney Stone vs. Hawthorne Marine. / Anyone interested in attending rhe meet­ ing Io join the league should simply show up. Viking track star Rhianna Stalter, who graduated last spring, has been awarded an athletic scholarship of $500 per semester, plus book ex­ penses, from Michigan State Univer­ sity. Stalter, who was second in the state Division II meet June 1 with a leap of 18-6 in the long jump, just miss­ ing first by a quarter of an inch, may try her hand at the heptathlon because of her versatility. She also competed in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles, the high jump and the 100-meter dash. She will begin workouts next months at MSU to get ready for track earty next year. YMCA Hastings Men’s Softball A League B & K Pool League Treasurer Sandy Taggart presents a check for $4,630.86 to Jody Schreiner to help with his medi­ cal expenses. Viking track star wins scholarship from MSU ADULT SOFTBALL and social studies teacher for 25 years and having been involved in many community activities. After William’s death, some of the money donated to the scholarship fund was used to present a scholarship to Hastings High student Jennifer Schwartz. One schol­ arship a year will be awarded to a Hastings student. The golf outing will be an 18-holc twoperson scramble. Cost is $100 per team, which includes golf fees, a cart and lunch. Tec off time is between 9 and 10 a.m. Yankee Springs Golf Course is located at 12300 Bowens Mills Road in Yankee Springs. Those who wish to join in the curing or contribute to the scholarship fund can call Steve Heath at 616/538-4791 or Alma at 616/945-2211. Sherry Stout . with her award for making a table run. Women’s Pool League to start season Sept. 4 teresting. Parents enjoy the gar i by par­ ticipating with their children. It’s a great way to help out your community.” National Honor Society students can earn community service hours once trained after they referee two games in either the spring or fall season. Pre-registration is necessary since the Regional Referee Training class is limited to 25 people. Golf outing to benefit Czinder scholarship fund Former Hastings High School teacher William Czinder was an avid golfer, wife Alma says. “Last year he golfed four to five times a week. He just loved the game," Czinder said. That’s why, when it came to raising money for the William P. Czinder Memo­ rial Scholarship Fund, the Czinder family thought it appropriate to hold a fund-raiser involving golf. Czinder’s daughter. Judi Heath, son-in­ law, Steve Heath, and daughter Debbie Czinder organized a golf outing Saturday, Aug. 24, at Yankee Springs Golf Course. All proceeds from the outing will go to the scholarship fund, which was set up when Czinder died this past February. Czinder was well-known in the commu­ nity. having been a government, economics Valory Rice, with her award for making a table run. 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Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings banner! Call 945-9554 to subscribe. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 - Page 11 Former teacher honored by DK school board LEGAL NOTICES by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Former Delton Kellogg teacher Jean Solomon was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Delton Kellogg School Board Monday. Solomon was honored for her many years of service to the community and the school district. A native of Barry Township, Solomon graduated from Western State Teachers College, now WMU. taught for three years in Freeport, and taught fourth and fifth grade at DK for 25 years. According to a written tribute read by board President Paul Hughes. Solomon comes from a long line of teachers — her grandparents, aunt, uncle and a brother were all teachers. Her many activities have included taking students on walking tours of Delton dis­ cussing the changes she’s seen over the years and starting the fifth grade camp pro­ gram. She is a member of Faith United Methodist Church, the Inland Lakes Gar­ den Club, Barry County Historical Society, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, and Bernard Historical Society. She has two children, Janet Dimond of Delton and Dehn Solomon of Colorado, four grandchildren and five great-grand­ children. Jean Solomon is presented the award by board president Paul Hughes. The tribute said words to describe Solo­ mon included “encouragcr. advisor, sup­ porter. background person.” At the meeting, Solomon thanked the board and recalled a time when the entire school district was housed in one building. “Wc were one big happy family." she said. STORES, continued from page 1 Dollar General is a discount store, selling household goods, some clothes and shoes and other items. The company has 2.00C stores in the United States. Two are in the Detroit area and one is in Niles. Dollar General wants to lease or rent a building with at least 6,000 square feet with a 50-foot wide frontage. Stadel-Manshum, who has been county economic development director since Jan. 1, said her new job “is a bigger challenge than I thought.” The County Economic Development Al­ liance Board, appointed by the County Board, is at the helm of the new economic development thrust. Stadel-Manshum an­ swers to the Alliance Board, which is still in the process of adding members. The county agreed to fund the start of the Alliance and contracted with the County Area Chamber of Commerce to provide economic development services for the en­ tire county. The County Board's objective is to phase out of being the sole financial resource as more governmental units help provide fi­ nancial support. "The (Alliance) board is very conscien­ tious in wanting to make this work,” she said. Economic Alliance Board members are going to have a strategic planning session in the future. Stadel-Manshum told the County Board she has not heard one negative comment from other governmental units and from businesses she’s contacted. Outlying areas have been responsive and seem “very interested” in the Economic Al­ liance’s work, she said, adding that it hasn’t been possible yet to make contacts will all areas in the county. Retaining existing county businesses is an important role of the Economic Alli­ ance. Some business owners have said her contacts were the ‘first time anyone has come and asked about our business and if we’re having problems...’ A couple of businesses have suggested the formation of a manufacturers* council to serve as a business roundtable of area chief executive officers to learn more about each other's businesses and be a support system for each other. One company in the county, for instance,« had been ordering parts from a firm in an­ other state and recently discovered there is a new company in its same village that can make the same parts. Attending meetings consumes a lot of Stadel-Manshum's time. For instance, she’s been involved in “Citizens Planner" sessions to gain a better understanding of planning and zoning is­ sues and she’s been taking classes to be­ come certified in economic development. Stadel-Manshum also is involved in Michigan Economic Development Corp, meetings and activities, works on M-66 tourism efforts with Ionia and Montcalm counties, and the “complex" LinkMichigan Planning Program to try to bring high­ QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING ...done quickly! J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 speed Internet opportunities to local busi­ nesses and individuals. She also serves on several focus groups with Vision 20/20, which she said gener­ ates “a lot of good ideas.” Some people on M-66 tours have visited Barry County, and she said an effort through Barry’s Vision 20/20 group is be­ ing made to work on the idea of locally sponsoring some M-66 tours. A tax on ho­ tel and motel guests will help fund the M­ 66 tourism effort, she said. In other business, the County Board: • Entered into an agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. of Dallas Texas to help the county access new federal funding opportu­ nities. According to a company brochure. Justice Benefits provides expertise, tech­ nology and manpower to seek funds the federal government will provide as reim­ bursement for services currently being pro­ vided by various county justice depart­ ments. “Few counties have the resources to re­ search all of the reimbursement opportuni­ ties,” the literature said. Justice Benefits contracts its service on a “no risk contingency fee basis” and is paid only after the claims have been reimbursed to the county by the federal government. The company also will train and educate county staff on what is required to maxi­ mize all claims. The company is endorsed by the Michi­ gan Sheriffs’ Association and sheriff asso­ ciations in eight other states. Justice Bene­ fits has 20 county clients in Michigan. Barry Sheriff Steve DeBoer gave the County Board’s Central Services Commit­ tee information about the company’s serv­ ices. Commissioner Wayne Adams, who chairs the Central Service Committee, said DeBoer reports that other counties are “happy” with Justice Benefits, which is bringing in funds the counties have not re­ ceived in the past. “We might receive up to $100,000,” Ad­ ams said. • Authorized the Barry Community Land Partnership (BCLP) to develop a draft ordi­ nance for a Farmland Preservation pro­ gram. The County authorized BCLP to de­ velop a draft proposal for such a program last year. “The next step is to put it in an ordinance format.” said Dennis Pennington, Michigan State University Extension agri­ cultural agent. He said the group will seek input from an attorney because “we need to make sure the ordinance docs what we want it to do.” STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2002-23498-DE In the matter of Norma R. Pierce, deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE A hearing will be held on September 11. 2002 at 11^0 a m., at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. Richard H. Shaw P20304 for the following purpose: A hearing will be held on the petition request­ ing that Sandra L. Thomas Madsen, of 319 East Green Street. Hastings. Michigan, 49058. ana Rodney O. Thomas, of 6308 South Charlton Park Road. Hastings. Michigan. 49058, be appointed Co-personal representatives of the Estate of Norma R. Pierce, deceased, who lived at 411 West Cartton Center Road. Ha«»rgs, Michigan 49058, who was bom August 17.1931. and who died August 8. 2002. and requesting that the will of the deceased dated December 11. 1997 be admitted to Probate. It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased by determined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sandra L. Thomas Madsen and Rodney O. Thomas, named Co-personal representatives, or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named/proposed Co-personal representatives within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. August 20. 2002 Siegel. Hudson. Gee. & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson P15220 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Sandra L. Thomas Madsen 319 East Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Rodney O. Thomas. 6306 South Chartton Park Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (8/22) Node* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTAFY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has own made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John B. Weddington and Donna B. Stamps (original mort­ gagors) to NBD Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 4. 1996. and recorded on April 17. 1996 in Liber 657 on Page 268 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the St Paul Federal Bank for Saving. Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1998. which was recorded on July 25. 2002. in Instrument 31084371. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a1 the tote hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 02/100 dollars ($93,300.02). Including interest at 7.700% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on September 26, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West. thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along the North hne of said Section 10. a distance of 1776.13; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 feet to the true place of beginning, thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 feet; thence North 74 degrees 49 minutes West 200.00 feet to the Easterly line ot Sunset Dr., thence North 15 degrees 11 minutes East along said easterly line 200.00 feet, thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200221320 Jaguar (9/12) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING August 13, 2002 st 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present. Also 12 others. Correspondence read. Dept, reports received. Approved: filing Municipal Finance Statement, purchase o! 2 picnic tables. D-K fence bid of 55.464 Wolverine bto of $83,315. rescue suits for $1186. fire training classes $4750 Bills read and aporoved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (8/22) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Baker and Melissa M. Morgan (original mort­ gagors) to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 10. 1995. and recorded on March 14. 1995 in Liber 626 on Page 520 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to GE Capital Mortgage Services, Inc.. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated April 29. 1996, which was recorded on May 8. 1996. in Uber 659 on Page 705. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX AND 39/100 dollars ($51,086.39). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or soma part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 3.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County, Michigan, and are The North one half of the following described premises: Beginning in the center of the highway running through the East one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and 1 chain North of the Section line between Sections 6 and 7, running thence Westerly 2 1/2 chains, thence Southerly parallel with said highway 1 1/4 chains to said Section Hne, thence West along said Section line 3.61 chains, thence North 72 links to the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad for a place of beginning, thence in an Easterly direction to a point 1 chain North and 2 1/2 chains Westerly of the point & beginning, thence Easterly 2 1/2 chains, thence Northeasterly 2 chains parallel with said highway, thence Westerly 5.34 chains, thence Southwesterly 3.16 chains along the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad to the place of begmmng The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in whicn case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Doiphins 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Surte 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200224121 Dolphins (9/19) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the numMORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbun and Kim A. Rathbun, husband and wife to IndyMac Mortgage Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee. dated February 17,2000. and recorded on February 25. 2000 in Document No. 1041432, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to Bank of New York, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Senes 2000-A. by an assignment dated February 23.2000 and record­ ed February 5. 2001 in Instrument No 1054636. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine and 92/100 Dollars ($173,749 92), including interest at 10.625% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, September 5,2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West described as: Commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 ot said Section 4. in center of road tor place of beginning; thence West 10 rods; thence South 16 rods; thence East 10 rods, thence North 16 rods to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights to the public and any other governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used or deeded for street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, datemwed abandonedtn accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. August 1,2002 Bank of New York, as trustee, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestrvo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequmdre Rd. Ste 620 Sterling Heights. 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H The Creek Golf Club & Tyler Creek Campground L*>| 13495 - 92nd Street • Alto, Ml (20 Min. from Grand Rapids) •The annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of 89.02 and is based on quarterly compounding Early uithdrawal penalty may apply Rates and offer subject to change without notice Minimum opening deposit of $500 required Member FDIC ^3163767017389 ATTENTION, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS! Tired of playing the waiting game with interest^ / rates? .-g-SadS www.hastingscitybank.com SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUGUST 14. 2002 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present: Flint, Bellmore. Rogers. Lyons. McKenna and Vilmont. Greenfield absent/ excused Abo, twenty-three (23) guests Minutes of the regular board meeting held on July 10. 2002. and minutes of the special board meeting held on July 24. 2002 approved. Library and Police reports received Re-Appomtment of Planning Commission members Dorothy Flint and Owen Jones 2003 Bt dget - special budget workshop scheduled for August 28. 2002. 7:30 p.m. Vouchers and Payroll approved tor payment. Treasurer s Report received and filed. Zoning Administrator s Report received. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna, Clerk Attested to by: Roger Vilmont. Supervisor (8/22) / Jt Sb 616-868-6751 __________ F J Wi W y 2O( At �Pa9e 12 - The Hastings Banner - Tnureday. August 22. 2002 County proclaims “Mighty Eighth Air Force Week” LEGAL NOTICES by Elaine Gilbert Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting collect a debt and any Information obtained will be use for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD CUSHMAN AN UNMARRIED MAN to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 2001. and recorded on October 1. 2001, an Instrument No 1067689 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of one hundred eighty six thousand six hundred sixty nine and 97/100 Dollars ($186,669.97). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TWP. OF HOPE, BARRY County. Michigan and are described as COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 31. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 37-19" WEST OF THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1326 62 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 18 LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 36 25" WEST ON SAID 1/8 LINE 320.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 51W WEST 607.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 56'58’ EAST 68 13 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55-17" WEST 124.44 FEET; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 34-29- WEST 177.47 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE ALONG THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE; THENCE ON SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE NORTH 47 DEGREES 07-28" EAST 128.02 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 34 29' EAST 229.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56'58" WEST 4528 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. ALSO ALL THAT LAND LYING BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE UNE AND THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE EAST 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF GROUND LY.NG 33 FEET EACH SI DE OF A CENTE RLINE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55'17" WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 33.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID BASEMENT; THENCE THE CENTERLINE RUNS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56'58" WEST 71.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 19*17" EAST 77 73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 47*4(7 WEST 217.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 20'23" WEST 178 47 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STEVENS ROAD AND THE POINT OF ENDING OF SAID BASEMENT. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale, unless determined aban­ doned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in winch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15.2002 ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please can: (9/12) (248) 540-7701 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMN.Y DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 2002-23470-GA In the matter ot MARCIA EVERETT. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including ROY JACOBS: ROD JACOBS; CINDY TRUM­ BLE; LINDA MAROEN whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the toltowmg A PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF INCAPACITATED INDIVIDUAL PLEASE NOTE THAT A HEARING WILL BE HELD ON: 9/2412002 al 4:15 P.M. AT: BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT. FAMILY *------------------------DIVISION. 206 W COURT ST. STE 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1390 a/20/02 VICKIE STEWART 430 BARFIELD RD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 948-3200 (8/22) Nodes of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Selby (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 2, 2001, and recorded on May 17, 2001 in Uber 0159895 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cla-med to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 29/100 dollars ($101.91229). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan: thence North 89 degrees. 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds East. 2351.36 feet stong the East md West 1/4 line to the center of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 833.00 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 Rne; thence South 89 degrees. 51 minutes 22 sec­ onds West 199.40 feet to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly line; thence North 89 degrees. 51 min­ utes, 22 seconds East 199.36 leet Io the port of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the data of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200223917 Cougars (9/12) Assistant Editor Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Delault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian K. Lewis (ongtnal mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 15. 2000, and recorded on December 20. 2000 in Document *1053090 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which r.xxlgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ONE AND 11/100 dollars ($74,201.11), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. Sad premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 1C. A.W. Phiihp s Addition to the Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 18. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL. Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200130019 Stallions (9/5) DK BUILDING, from page 5 Terry Anderson, Hastings and Dawn Yeager, Hastings. Carl Lee Sowle, Bellevue and Frances Marie Adamchik, Bellevu*. Michael Paul Ferguson, Lansing and Jetta Ann Yonkers, Woodland. Alan Leslie Miller, Hastings and Diana Kay Case, Hastings. Robert Leo Carmoney, Nashville and Carol Lee Wieringa, Hastings. Gregory Alan LaJoye, Caledonia and Melissa Louise Kidder, Caledonia. Michael James Stanton, Hastings and Holly Lesley Thomas, Hastings. Robert Frank Wolfe, Hastings and Shannon Marie Kelley, Hastings. Eric Karl Hutchings, Middleville and Jamie Blaine Lackey, Middleville. Peter Lee Tompson, Hastings and brenda Gale Newth, Hastings. Douglas William Gordon, Nashville and Patricia Jean Gordon, Nashville. Michael Lynn Spaulding, Hastings and Janet Elizabeth Jankoviak, Hastings. Michael Jay Carson. Middleville and Emma Lucille Monks, Middleville. WE’RE MOVING NOTICE We need to expand!! Nothin’ But Truck PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF A WELL AT RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CEMETERY. BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 3:00 P.M., THURSDAY. AUGUST 29. 2002. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MAY PICK UP INFOR­ MATION AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. MONDAY THRU THURSDAY. 900 A.M.-3.00 P.M. Truck Accessories & Vinyl Lettering will move to 1310 E. State St. - Hastings on September 1st, 2002 (269) 94-TRUCK or 948-8189 Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 23-24-25 Hastings Rotary Club USDA ()•!<• MONFORT ANGUS Monfort Angus Steak Sandwiches Sandwich, Chips $ KOO & Pop . . Chips... 50 < Cold Pop... $1.00 Cold Water... $1.00 Sandwich s375 Only... at the HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB CONCESSION Downtown across from Hastings City Bank Proceeds will be used for community projects Gun Lake resident Rita Roberts’ late husband was part of the Eighth Air Force and as vice president of the military group’s Historical Society had been active in promoting its accomplishments as the largest military unit in World War II and the largest bomber force of all time. Now, asked io carry on his work, Rita appeared before the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week to ask the board to pass a special resolution for the group, and the board agreed to proclaim Oct. 8-14 as “Mighty Eighth Air Force Week." Other counties are being asked to ac­ knowledge the special week and Rita is traveling to Lansing to ask Gov. John Engler to sign the proclamation as he has done in the past. Commissioner Clare Tripp suggested that the County Board adopt the Eighth Air Force resolution and send a copy to Gov. Engler. “It’s wonderful that you’ve brought this to us. 1 think we all should be reminded of all that the Eighth Air Force did for us,” County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. The Eighth Air Force was formed in 1942 and dispatched to England. More than 350,000 served in Europe and the Eighth Air force “has continued as an operational combat unit to this day with over one mil­ lion serving the country in war and peace,” the resolution said. “No Mighty Eighth mission was ever turned back due to enemy action. The cost was 26,000 killed and missing in action, and over 28,000 (taken) as prisoners of war. The number of wounded has never been counted. NOTICE A public hearing will be held in the Board of Commissioners Chambers in the Barry County Court House, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 to receive public comment about an application not to exceed $260,000 for ADR (Acquisition Development Resale) and HPR (Home Buyer Purchase Rehabili­ tation) for Barry County through MSHDA's Home Resource Fund. Comments are also welcome about Barry County's Home Improvement Program. will have five years to meet requirements or risk having staff replaced, having a pri­ vate management film take over the dis­ trict, or even having the state take over the district. Archer said all the details haven't been worked out as to what a school district has to do to prevent such an eventuality. “They say the Devil’s in the details,” he said, “and wc haven't seen the details.” Another problem with the new legisla­ tion is that it will cost districts money to collect the data required for the federal government. Yet the legislation has no funding available for school districts, some of whom may have to hire additional staff to collect and collate the data. The new legislation comes on top of changes being implemented by the Michi­ gan Board of Education in how school dis­ tricts are rated. A number of factors includ­ ing the MEAPs will be considered in giving each district a performance grade. It will cost money for districts to provide the state information for this new rating system as well. Both the new state rating system and new federal legislation bring to the fore­ front the question of whether state and fed­ eral governments arc taking too much con­ trol away from local school districts. Archer said school districts have been worried for years about the continuing eroding of iocal control. The trend is toward less local control be­ cause “he who has the money makes the rules," Archer said. States and the federal government can take away funding from districts who refuse to follow state and fed­ eral regulations. “If certain individuals with large purse strings make the right kinds of contribu­ tions to the right legislators, things get done,” Archer said. “That’s what (govern­ ment) has become. Who holds the purse strings gets to talk to the politicians. “Education is a hard enough business without additional rules and regulations to satisfy somebody else’s political agenda.” SEEKING BIDS Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services/ Regional Coordinating Agency (KCMHS/RCA) is seeking bids for substance abuse treatment services (Methadone) for Barry, Branch, St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties. A bidder’s conference will be held at the KCMHS/RCA Administrative Offices located at 3299 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI, Wing I3rd Floor, Conference Room K on August 29, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. For information and/or bid packet, call 553-8000 and reference RFP #01-07. PUBLIC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND CLINTON. MONROE. EATON. BARRY. BRANCH. ST JOSEPH. CASS. KALAMAZOO. LIVINGSTON. CALHOUN and INGHAM Counties Monday. September 23, 2002 Holiday Inn South • M20 South Cedar Street • Lansing, Michigan 517-W4-S1Z3 BIDDER REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00 AM AUCTION BEGINS AT 10:00 AM The State of Michigan reserves the right to repot any and all bids HOUSE FOR SALE within city limits of Hastings 819 E-Madison Lists ot ottered parcels are available at the above-listed county treasurers' offices and on the Internet at Two bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinished basement. New roof on garage and house, new outside plumbing. Recent electric service upgrade MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms, living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Also, all of interior has been freshly painted. OFFICE OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PO BOX 30448 LANSING. MICHIGAN 48909-7948 517-373-1250 Phone: 1-616-262-9702 Seiler: Malachi King Asking Price: $80,000 “in a one-week period of Oct. 8-14, 1943. the Eighth Air Force lost over 150 heavy bombers to enemy action in the skies over Europe, and despite heavy losses, many fee! that this was the turning point for daytime strategic bombing.” the resolution said. Today. Eighth Air Force Historical Soci­ ety members arc seeking to inform current and future generations of the contributions and sacrifices made by their generation to perpetuate America’s freedom and way of life. Rita Roberts said the Eighth Air Force “called” her husband “to work on any real important bombing mission.” State justice praises Barry reform efforts Michigan Chief Justice Maura Corrigan last week gave special mention to Barry County’s efforts in court reform in a com­ munication to state legislators. Corrigan praised legislation recently in­ troduced to continue court reform efforts in Michigan and specifically cited the results of the Barry County Trial Court as evi­ dence of the benefits of court reorganiza­ tion. "In March, this Court recommended to the Legislature that the people of Michigan have the option to streamline their courts," Corrigan said. "I am gratified that the Leg­ islature has taken up this very important is­ sue." “The Barry County Trial Court is con­ tinuing its efforts to search for ways to pro­ vide better public service from our local court system,” said Circuit Judge James Fisher. “We salute all of our employees for making a better court system a reality.” While not taking a position on me bills, the chief justice said she appreciates efforts to reform Michigan's courts. "The Court has studied this issue and made our best recommendation, which is that court reform be available on a ’local option* basis," she said, "It now lies with the Legislature to determine the best way to accomplish this goal. "Our experience has been that combining circuit, probate and district courts into one trial court saves taxpayer money, makes courts more efficient, and moves cases more quickly. While this arrangement may not work everywhere in Michigan, the Court feels strongly that the people of Michigan should have a choice." The bills, SB 1400 and HB 6260, were introduced Aug. 13 by Senator William Van Rcgenmorter (R-Gcorgetown Town­ ship) and Rep. Jim Howell (R-Sl. Charles). HB 6260 permits participating courts to have a "plan of concurrent jurisdiction." SB 1400 deals with family court jurisdiction is­ sues. On the trial court level, Michigan has circuit, probate, and district courts. Each court has jurisdiction over different kinds of cases. "Under our current court structure, a dis­ trict court judge who has some free time cannot offer his or her assistance to a cir­ cuit judge swamped with felony cases to try," Corrigan explained. “Nor can a pro­ bate judge with an overwhelming docket tum for help to a less busy colleague on the circuit court. Unless the Supreme Court is­ sues an order of cross-assignment, each judge is stuck in his or her own jurisdic­ tional box." Based on a study initiated when Justice Michael F. Cavanagh was Chief Justice, the Supreme Court authorized "demonstration project" courts to experiment with court consolidation. In 1996, the Slate Court Ad­ ministrative Office invited trial courts throughout the state to apply for the pro­ ject. Six project courts — Barry County, Berrien County, Isabella County, Lake County, Washtenaw County, an d 46th Cir­ cuit (which includes Otsego, Crawford, and Kalkaska counties) were chosen. In 1999, Iron County became the seventh demon­ stration project court. In all these courts, district, circuit and probate courts were combined into one trial court. Any judge within the trial court has full authority to hear any case that comes before that court. The project courts also have the flexibility to deal with local chal­ lenges and needs. The dcmont’.ration pro­ ject courts combined the functions of all three courts into a single "trial court." A consolidated trial court has a single budget. All the judges of the consolidated trial courts may be assigned to any division of the court family, criminal, civil, etc., to meet the demands of the court's workload. In a September 2001 report, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) concluded that "all of the consolidated courts are gen­ erally making more efficient use of judicial and quasi-judicial resources... than the pre­ consolidation courts." In addition, the courts used technology effectively and cut down on the amount of time used to resolve cases. The demonstration courts also "has­ tened the delivery of justice to families," the report stated. See PRAISE, continued page 15 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 - Page 13 Odessa LkJ@VZ7S Summer Splash is the big event this weekend. This is sponsored by the village council with help from many other groups. The twilight boat parade around Jordan Lake shoreline is the Friday night event. Saturday morning there will be a pancake breakfast at Fellowship Hall Later in the day the L.O. fire department will host a chicken barbecue at the park. Thi: is the third or fourth year for this. The pavilion will be in use much of the day with four bands in succession in concert. Bring your lawn chairs. There are tables and benches for your eating convenience. On Sunday there will be an open air service on the lawn of Central UMC. This time please bring your lawn chairs. Other events are games on the beach, three on three basketball, a dance at the N.E.T. for teens. The monthly clinic for immunization will be next week, Wednesday. Aug. 28. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the basement of Central UMC. Next week also the Lake Odessa Depot/Muscum will be open on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The LOAHS hostess will be Jackie Gilliland. Coming soon will be the antiques appraisal at the L.O. library on Saturday, Sept. 7 and from noon until 4 p.m. This is a repeat project for the genealogy society. This event was very successful last year. Cost is only $2 per item. Only items which con be carried in hand or arms are eligible. Wednesday, Aug. 21 is the first day of school for Lakewood students. It is also time for college freshmen to head toward campus. On the weekend the 13th annual Clarksville Steam and Gas Engine Show will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. It is held on Robbins Road, west off Nash Highway south of the village. On Sunday afternoon, the Blanchard House will be open. The feature of the day is a presentation or. "Belding, The City Made From Silk." This will be a tape pro­ gram. Welcome to Fourth Street. The barrels have been moved aside. Late summer gardens are doing well especially after rain early last week. The lawn of the Keith Hampels on south Fourth Avenue is a riot of color. Around the comer, but visible from Fourth is the colorful yard of Tom and Lois Peacock. At Lake Manor the Mutch and Wilcox apartments have abundant flowers. The plantings along Jordan Lake Avenue of yellow and orange marigolds done by Jerry’s,.Tire and Auto workers present a colorful display between the railroad and Second Street. Across the comer Dick and Gayle Peacock have their annual red. white, and blue display with red, white and purple petunias. Also on the same street Ruth and Gary Stair have lots of flowers. A landmark on the way to Lansing has fallen victim to the wrecking ball. From years before 1900 the farmstead of Frank Fitzgerald has stood at the comer of Saginaw Highway and Nixor. Road. The bam built before the gambrel roof style became popular is gone. So is the plain Jane house built at a straight rectangle, possibly predating the carpenter Gothic Model Tstyle house with the upright and wing which dots the countryside in Michigan. Smaller outbuildings are also gone from the scene. The farm has produced very civic minded people through the generations. Most notable was Michigan’s governor Frank D. Fitzgerald. His son followed the father into civic service in the legislature and then the Michigan Supreme Court. The next generation has likewise served in both House and Senate in Michigan and contin­ ues in another part of state government. However the younger generations lived in nearby Grand Ledge. That intersection saw many traffic accidents until finally a traffic light was installed. School busses had to wait many minutes several times each day in order to cross the highway. With con­ struction of a school bus garage north on Nixon Road, the light became absolutely necessary. Now the comer is safer. We shall see what transpires on that comer with the farm building gone. The Grand Rapids parents of Mrs. Gordon (Ruth) Bylsma visited their daugh­ ter’s family at their summer home at the cast -nd of Jordan Lake on Aug. 11 and attended chureh with the Bylsma family. Ruth made her annual appearance with flute and accompanied organist Carol Reiser on prelude, hymns, offertory for the entire service. Ruth is a flautist with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. Roger and Doris Cockran and sister Ruth Mason of Berlin Center attended the Thursday forenoon funeral of their aunt Mrs. Ezra (Beryl) Cochran at the Carson City funeral home. Beryl, age 97. had been a ten year resident of the Michigan Masonic Home at Alma. She was known by many in this community during her 26 years as director of the Ionia County office of the American Cancer Society with the many services to clients here and also in the annu­ al fund drive. Central Michigan University lists its hon­ ors roll for spring. The list includes Amanda Bengal. Amy Deatsman. Kristi Eldridge and Michelle Palmatier from Lake Odessa. Meantime the University of Michigan lists scholarship winners Cass Hausserman. who is the daughter of Ron and Julie (Lathrop) Hausserman and Travis Williams, son of Lisa and Tim. At Miami Chaplain Gale Kragt speaks to the United Methodist Women members and guests. guests present. The morning circlemembers were the hosting group. Marian Klein led the group in a devotional time before the meal. Following the luncheon. Chaplain Gale Kragt from Pennock Hospital spoke to the assembly on some aspect* of his duties at the hospital and also related many inci­ dents of his September 2001 time in New York City. He shared a short video of scenes from the area where he ministered. Following a stroke, a few months resi­ dence at Green Acres at Ionia and more months as a patient at Ionia Heartlands, Rena Broe died on Monday afternoon. In her working years she was in the L.O. post office and was a school employee. One of the joys of her mature years waw learning to paint. She enjoyed her Wednesday out­ ings with friends to take classes at Grand Ledge. Her early life had been spent at Fennville as Rena Haan, before her mar­ riage to William Broe. The Monday blood drive had a remark­ able response. There were 92 presenters and others who came late in the day left rather than to make the waiting line any longer. Of the 92, there were 77 who suc­ cessfully gave their pint. ■ LEGAL NOTICE Shirley Hodges speaks to the Ionia County Genealogy Society University, Leslie Geiger has been named to the dean's list for spring term. She is a granddaughter of Dorothy and Ken Geiger, and of Alica Hawk. The Lansing State Journal lists the engagement of Aimee Cox ot Kingston and David Casteel of Lansing. He is the son of Mickey and Cynthia Casteel of Woodland. Her parents reside in Kingston. She is a graduate of Marlette High School and Baker College. She is a surgical technolo­ gist. He is a graduate of Lakewood High School. He is employed by Outdoor Memories. They plan a Sept. 14 wedding at Marlette. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met on Saturday. Aug. 10. Shirley Hodges of Albion relumed for another fine pro­ gram. She gave many tips on sources among church records which can help the genealogist. Representatives of historical societies in the county gave reports on activities in their hometowns. The Hubbardston historical/genealogical soci­ ety will have its first meeting tonight, Thursday. Aug. 22 in the Masonic Hall, which is a former church building. The ICGS member James Moses will be the guest speaker. He will speak on pho­ tographs and their use in genealogy. The ICGS quarterly newsletter came in the mail since the August meeting with listings of all programs for the next three months. First Family applications are due on Sept. I. On Sunday morning Dr. Don Ferris announced to his congregation at Central UMC that he had received a message that Rev. Paul Robinsen of Lakeland, Fla., had died. He was well past the age of 90. Karen had come from her home in Germany to be with her father during his last weeks. He served Central Church from 1952 to 1959. His wife. Cecile (now deceased), taught debate at the local school some of those years. Karen was here from age 4 to 11. During that time, thanks to the impetus from Mrs. Alice Hoffs, funds were raised to send Mrs. Robinson to Japan for a literacy conference held by the World Council of Churches. It was her first slight, starting from Grand Rapids by way of Alaska. She shared her slide pictures and story with many church groups upon her return. The second house south of Fourth Street on Third Avenue is being razed by the owner. It was damaged by fire several years ago. but remained standing. The fire dam­ age must have been contained to the interi­ or. On Monday. Aug. 12 the United Methodist Women of Central UMC held their annual salad luncheon with several Node* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made Uy Jeff A. Slunick and Vickie M. Slunick. a/k/a Vicki M Slunick to Old Kent Mortgage Company by a mortgage dated June 20. 2000 and recorded on July 13. 2000 In Instrument Number 1046737 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned to The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee for the DLI ABS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate. Senes 2000-7 by an assignment of mortgage dated December 19. 2001, and record­ ed on January 4 . 2002 in Instrument Number 1072433 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Six Dollars and Seventy Three Cents ($58,696.73) including interest at 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wi11 be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on August 29. 2002. Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry State ot Michigan, and are described as: The East 1-2 of the Southwest 1/4 ot Section 19. and the East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, all in Section 19. town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 1 year from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 17. 2002 Michael M. Grand. Esq. GRAND & GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #257w Farmington Hilfs. Ml 46334 (248) 538-3737 (8/22) Not Ice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Martin (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated March 25, 1999, and recorded on April 6, 1999 in Document No. 1027614 m Barry County Records. Mchigan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9, 1999, which was recorded <August 2. 1999, in Document No. 1033312, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 02/100 dollars ($56,844.02). including inter­ est at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm on September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 10 of Sam Bravata Plat according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 68. The redemption period snail be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 File *200115411 Stallions (18/29) SPECIAL DISCOUNT We Process COLOR FILM! Professional Quality and Same Day Service! J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Stft for dwr rwt finJrttts $25.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETWC $10.00 DISCOUNT ON INTHUOH OR EXTBUOR Washing. Waxing. Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Roger D May. a person. Mortgagor, to Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 24. 1998. anc recorded on September 22. 1998 m Document No. 1018283. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and 63/100 ($69,787.63) Dollars, including interest at 10.890% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage anc the statute in such case made and provided, not mi is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. September 19. 2002 at 1 00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton County of Barry and State of Michigan and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 27. T3N. R7W. distant North 754 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence West at nght angles to said Section line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 220 feet; thence East 231 feet to said Section line; thence South along Section Ime 220 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Pnce Road A/k/a 2832 S. Price Rd . Nashville. Ml 49073. Parcel ID: 08-050-027­ 000-005-01 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale ot such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A. Sobroff. Esq. SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m tho conditions cf a mortgage made by Daniel Arthur Baker (original mortgagors) to National City Bank successor by merger to First of America Loan Services. Inc., f/k/a First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 8. 1996. and recorded on July 22. 1996 kt Liber 667 on Page 292 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 76/100 dollars ($52,426 76) mcluding inter­ est at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifl be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m., on October 3.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence East 950 feet, thence South 125 feet, thence West 950 feet, thence North 125 feet to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan. Also: the North 1/2 ot the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, except commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 ot the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13; thence East along the North Section tine approximately 780 feet to a point 10 feet West of the existing tree line, thence South approximately 1320 feet to the existing fence row. thence West along said fence row to the center of McKibben Road approximately 780 feet; thence North to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Suite 20C Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200223545 Stallions (9/19) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE O8TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darnel L Moon and Angela H. Moon. Husband and Wife, to The Provident Bank, mortgages, dated November 12. 1998 and recorded December 4. 1998 in Document Number 1021881. Barry County Records. There claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Five and 2/100 Dollars ($56,105.02) xvkxkng interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 26. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 220 feet of the North 240 feet of the East 16.02 chains of the North 24.92 chains of the Southeast 1 /4 ot toe Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyna Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless too property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of the sate. Ths foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in the event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: August 15. 2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Provident Bank. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 480C7-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 210 0306 (9/12) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A Mam. a married woman and Ora D. Mam, a married man, hus­ band and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 3C 1997 and record­ ed November 20, 1997 in Inst* 1004420, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of CaMomte NA by assignment dated October 30.1907 and recorded on Jme 19.1998 in Inst* 1013775, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 52/100 Dottars ($63,542.52) inducing inter­ est at toe rate of 12.79% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that toe mortgage win be foredosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County ?ourtoouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan a* 1:00 pjn. on September 19,2002.. The premises are located in toe City of Delton, Barry County. Mktoigan. and are described as: A parcel of land in toe North 1/2 of toe Northwest 1/4 of Sectkr. 18. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at toe West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West tine of said Section 18 to a point which les 388 feet North of toe North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section, toence North 89 degrees. 29 min­ utes. 10 seconds, East 30 69»eet to too center of Highway M-43, end the true point ol beginning, toence Northeasterly 299.88 toot along too center of said highway on the arc of a curve to toe right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees, 10 minutes 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the Nortn line of the South 1/2 of toe North 1/2 of thu Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West i/8 line of c*id section; toence North 664 feet more or less along said 1« Rne to toe North lino of said Section 18; toence East 427 test along said North line of Section 18; toence South 936 feet; toence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes, 10 seconds West 1748 feet to toe piece of begin­ ning. The redemption period Shan be 12 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is aeterrmnea aoanooneo m accoruance wnn mcla §600.32418, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in toe event a 3rd party buys tha property and the re is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: August 15. 2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank Naiional Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209 1536 OjGtj Hastings City Bank TRUST ADMINISTRATOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedi­ cated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Trust Administrator to join our team. The incumbent performs a variety of activities relating to the pro­ cessing of trust accounts, including securities, accounting and clerical duties. Responsibilities include administration of trust accounts, estate accounts, and employee benefit programs, the supervision of trust real estate and the bank's discount brokerage service, as well as assisting with the supervision of trust operations. A Bachelor Degree in Business or equivalent experience is required. Bank trust experience is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank PfCKUP AND DELIVERY AVAJLABL1 Ifi LQCALARfA 150 W. Court St. Hastings. MI 49058 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. EOE/M-F _ U4 iouth of Sut» St. 269/945-5607 ... <9/12) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 COURT NEWS: A 42-ycar-old Hastings woman and her 22-ycar-old son have joined the woman’s 57-year-old husband in becoming residents of the Michigan Department of Corrections after being convicted of separate alcohol related offenses. Misty Mesecar. 42, of Freeport, pleaded no contest to third offense 1runk driving May 27 on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. Mesecar, who said she does not remem­ ber assaulting officers Marti Horrmann and Lowell Wilde, registered a .20 percent blood alcohol content. ’Both officers were bitten, one caused injury, the other, the skin wasn’t broken." said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “Both required treatment.” The owner of a Hastings hair salon, Me­ secar pleaded unsuccessfully with Judge James Fisher to spare her a prison sentence. Fisher ordered her to spend 23 months to five years on the third offense drunk driv­ ing conviction and one- to two years on her conviction of resisting police. Her son, Rex Jarman, was ordered by Fisher to spend 40 months to five years in prison in his conviction of violating proba­ tion he was serving on a previous third of­ fense drunk driving conviction. He violated probation by driving drunk, driving without a license, committing domestic assault and consuming alcohol on July 26. At the June sentencing of Mcsccar's hus­ band, Dean Mesecar, Barry County Prose­ cutor Gordon Shane McNeill told the story of a family riddled with alcohol abuse. “He should get the maximum possible sentence." said McNeill of Mesecar. who violated probation by consuming alcohol, leaving the scene of a personal injury acci­ dent and driving on a suspended license April 15 in Ionia County. “He has 29 mis­ demeanors, his one son (Dean Williams) was sent to prison for an OUIL (alcohol) related breaking and entering, his step-son (Jarman) is pending an OUIL 3rd offense, he’s had a number of OUILs and his wife is charged with OUIL in which she (alleg­ edly) bit a police officer last week.’’ Fisher ordered Dean Mesecar to 32 months to four years in prison on his con­ viction. Mesecar was on probation for resisting and obstructing police and for being a ha­ bitual offender when the April 15 incident occurred. “Enough is enough," said Fisher. “After 40 years of criminal offenses and alcohol­ ism, it’s time to do something about it. It’s time to separate you from society before you kill somebody. “Frankly," added Fisher, “I’m surprised it hasn’t happened yet.” Misty Mesecar said she attends treatment and realizes she has a drinking problem. “Ms. Mesecar has been through proba­ tion for a variety of issues,” said Cruz. “In my dealings with her, she has always been polite.” When she is drunk however, she is vio­ lent, said Cruz. “The language that she used here is so outrageous, I believe a sailor would blush," Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! htwn A Garden / or Real WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies & Lotus, Aquat­ ic plants. Goldfish & Koi, lin­ ers, pumps, filters. 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Mesecar said she never realized “until now" that she has a problem. “I own a business here in town, a small beauty shop next to Napa Auto Parts,” she said. “I’m asking for probation so I can keep my business going and my home. I need help. If you don’t give me work re­ lease. I’ll need to move my business out of town." “I wish you’d gotten to this point the first time, or the second time, or the third time or the fourth time you were arrested for drunk driving," said Fisher. “I’d be more sympathetic. If you’ve ever listened to a family of a person killed by a drunk driver, it would make quite an impression on you. You say you want to be sober, but you’ve done nothing in the past 15 years to help yourself.” At Jarman’s sentencing, Cruz pointed out that while Jarman was performing com­ munity service work in his office, he found some files and explained that many of the names on the files were relatives who are now in prison on alcol ol-related convic­ tions. “Mr. Jarman has had |uite a few oppor­ tunities on probation to correct his life while in jail," said Cruz. “He has continued the trend.” But defense attorney David Kuzava points out about the files is that Jarman has grown up in a “bad environment where ex­ posure to alcohol became a way of life. “He’s not a bad person,” Kuzava contin­ ued. “He just continues to drink. He needs extensive counseling to be free of drink.” Jarman asked Fisher if he could partici­ pate in the Drug Court program in lieu of prison. “I hear it’s helping individuals get on the right road," Jarman said. “I want to clean up my act." Fisher said Jarman does not qualify for Drug Court due to his lengthy history. “I’m sony wc didn’t have it for you four years ago," said Fisher. “It’s for people with a willingness to stay sober. I can’t say that for you. Now I have to think of the in­ nocent people who get killed by drunk driv­ ers tike you. You say you don’t think prison is the answer, but unfortunately, al­ coholics kill people. “I agree with your attorney, you’re a good person when you’re sober," Fisher continued. “Unfortunately, you’re not sober all too often.” In other court business: • Jack Lee McKelvey II, 22, was sen­ tenced to serve three years on probation and four months in jail with credit for eight days served on his conviction of eavesdrop­ ping. His sentence for producing child sexually abusive material was delayed for one year and will be dismissed if he is suc­ cessful on probation according to his plea agreement. McKelvey was arrested after he was ac­ cused of secretly making a video tape of a 14-year-old girl while she undressed for a shower in her sister’s Hope Township home where McKelvey also lived last May. McKelvey had hidden a video camera in the bathroom just befote the girl took the shower and taped her in the bathroom on more than one occasion, including once in a Hastings apartment, according to a court document. The victim told authorities in her impact statement that she wanted McKelvey to re­ ceive the longest sentence possible. “I am very upset about what he did to me,” she wrote. “I am opposed to a plea bargain. I want Jack to be in jail or prison for a very long time.” “The call to dispatch was occasioned by (sister’s) discovery of the videotape con­ taining a picture of her sister’s nude body,” prosecutors said. McKelvey was also accused of threaten­ ing the sister with a murder and suicide while holding a shotgun as she confronted him about the videotaping. “(She) stated that she heard the rack of a pump shotgun and that Jack then asked her if she knew what a murder/suicide was," a police report by Det. Sgt. David Oakland of the Barry County Sheriffs Department re­ vealed. “He also told her that he could not live without the kids and her in his life. (She) asked him if he could kill her while she was carrying his baby and he replied that he could wait until after the baby was born." “His actions were significant and se­ vere,” said Assistant Barry County Prose­ cutor David Banister Thursday. “I don’t be­ lieve four months would do justice for the actions here. He needs the full impact of what he did.” Defense attorney Nicholas Schaberg ex­ plained that the plea agreement calls for dismissal of the child sexually abusive ma- See COURT NEWS, page 15 POLICE B€flT: Hastings man Involved in Eaton crash BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY - A 31-ycir-old Hastings man. Scott Teske, was hurt Monday night w hen the vehicle he was driving east on Narrow Lake Road struck a pickup truck driven by 21-year-old Casey Kleinfelt of Bellevue. Deputies said both drivers were taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with unknown conditions after both vehicles rolled over and pinned their occupants at Five Point High­ way. Two passengers in the Kleinfelt vehicle. 22-year-old Steven Schofield and 21-yearold Thomas Cummings, both from Olivet, were airlifted from the scene to Borgess Hos­ pital in Kalamazoo where they are listed in stable condition, according to a Monday press release. ~ Deputies said alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation, according to Sgt. Jeff Lutz. Area man accused of post-party rape GALESBURG - The Kalamazoo County Sheriff s Department is investigating a sex­ ual assault that occurred in eastern Kalamazoo County in the early morning of Monday, Aug. 19. said Det. Don McGehee. The victim is an 18-ycar-old Kalamazoo woman who was attending an underage drinking party in the Galesburg area when she encountered the suspect with whom she is acquainted, said McGehee. “The victim offered to give the suspect a ride home and during the trip to the sus­ pect’s ‘ residence,’ the victim alleges that the suspect convinced her to pull over." The 17-ycar-old Barry County man then forcibly raped her alongside the roadway, police allege. “This case remains under investigation and further information will be forwarded as it becomes available," said McGehee. “Alcohol and substance abuse appear to be sig­ nificant factors in this case." The man had not been arrested as of press time Wednesday. Suspects identified In rash of break-ins HASTINGS - Four motor vehicle larcenies last week and another five reported dur­ ing the night and early morning of Aug. 19 and 20. in which compact disk players, money and other items were stolen are being investigated by the Hastings City Police Department. “Yesterday, wc handled five larcenies from motor vehicles primarily on the north side of the city,” said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “We’ve identified several suspects ranging in age from 14 to 19.” Leedy said the suspects appeared to target unlocked cars in various locations on the north side of the city, taking compact disk players, disks, radios, “anything they could find left available to them.” Leedy said it is still undetermined whether four similar larcenies that occurred be­ tween Aug. 14 and Aug. 20 are related. The suspects were developed when officers were called Aug. 19 to investigate the theft of 95 instant lottery tickets and a dispenser from the Hastings Shell Station on Green Street. One of the suspects told police there were at least 10 vehicles that had been entered during the night and a number of stolen items, including the lottery tickets, were found at a residence in the 400 block of East Center Street, police said. “We’ve recovered some stolen property which links the suspects to the cars,” said Leedy. “We urge citizens who park outside to make sure their vehicles are locked.” No arrests have been made and the case remains under investigation. “If anybody has experienced a larceny from their vehicle and hasn’t reported it, they can give us a call,” said Leedy, “so they can get their property back and if any damage was done, so we can try to clear this matter up.” Some of the incidents occurred on East Bond, South Dibble and South Hanover streets. The Hastings City Police can be reached at 945-5744. Indecent exposure charge considered HASTINGS - A Hastings woman told authorities that while she was walking across the Kmart parking lot Aug. 7, she discovered a man engaging in self-gratification in his Suburban at about 11:15 a.m. Police said the woman had spotted an older, blue vehicle moving through the lot and the driver had a look on his face that made her think he wanted to ask her a question. “As the vehicle drove alongside her, she noticed that the young man was looking down,” police reported. She then noticed the indecent exposure and obtained his license plate number, police said. The man mumbled something and left the area. Police located the 23-year-old suspect who said he thought the vehicle was too high for the woman to see anything. The man has a problem with impulsive behavior and is seeking treatment, police reported. No charges had been authorized as of press time Wednesday. Couple accused of running ‘drug house’ HASTINGS - An April tip and two subsequent search warrants have led to the arrests of a Hastings couple suspected of operating a drug house, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said the 27-year-old man and his 22-year-old wife also are suspected of sell­ ing marijuana from the home in the 500 block of North Jefferson Street. According to Sgt. Kym McNally, troopers first assisted the Southwest Enforcement Team in the execution of a search warrant at the home April 30 when a small amount of marijuana allegedly was located and seized. “Based on the prior history, we were able to get a search warrant in July, during which time more suspected marijuana and paraphernalia was found," said McNally. “It tested positive for marijuana.” Small quantities of marijuana again were found during the July raid, she said. Warrants were authorized last week and the couple was arrested by troopers Aug. 16 when the man admitted to having a bowl (pipe) and a baggy of marijuana in his pocket. The man is charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana while the woman is charged with possession. Both arc charged with operating a drug house. Another man with whom one of the suspects said he had been smoking marijuana fled the scene as officers arrived. The 20-year-old man was later taken into custody for possession of marijuana and fleeing and eluding police. Two arrested In attempted abduction YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two Hispanic males were arrested on unrelated charges Aug. 16 after police received a report that the men allegedly grabbed a 3-yearold child at the home of a White Pine Drive woman. The woman told authorities that the men were in a gold minivan with tinted windows when they approached her home. When she opened the door, her dogs went outside which caused one of the men to use her daughter as a guard against the dogs “trying to get them." The woman reportedly said she had to drag her daughter out of the subject’s hinds. The men then fled the area, but were later found by police at Crystal Flash in Mid­ dleville where a 30-ycar-old man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay child support. The other man, 38, was arrested on a warrant for drunk driving and driving on a revoked license. The incident remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 22. 2002 - Page 15 Accused child pornographer challenges constitutionality by Shelly Suker Staff Writer A motion hearing on the consitutionality of charges being brought against accused child pornography distributor John Bean of Lansing is set to be heard in Barry County District Court at 9 a.m. Sept. 20. A Michigan statute dealing with obscen­ ity on the Internet is being used to charge Bean with nine felony counts related to us­ ing a computer to distribute suspected child pornographic images, a statute which de­ fense attorney David Gilbert said infringes on his client's First amendment rights. “Obviously child porn is wrong," said Gilbert. “But the issue isn't that, it's what the statute is trying to regulate on the Inter­ net.” Gilbert said it's not against the law to control pornography “The idea is to protect kids,” said Gil­ bert. “There are other ways, such as using parental controls, to keep it (pornography from kids) without infringing on First Amendment rights.” Bean was arrested July 22 in Ionia in a sting operation by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, the Computer Crimes Division, the State Police Surveil­ lance Team and the Lansing Police Depart­ ment. Bean, 52, was arraigned on 16 felony charges in Barry County District Court Wednesday, July 23, when a $500,000 casn bond was set. Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police said his department was acting on information from PRAISE, John Bean, right, appeared in Barry County District Court Friday to face nine charges related to the distribution of child sexually abusive material over the inter­ net from his Lansing home to a police computer in Hastings during an undercover investigation. At left is defense attorney David Gilbert of Hastings. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) an informant, Tim Quillan, who has been charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly molesting two boys in Barry County over the past four years. Quillan, formerly of Middleville, alleg­ edly told authorities he had obtained child continued from page 12 The Michigan Legislature created the Family Division of Circuit Court, which became operative in 1998. However, al­ most two years earlier, the demonstration projects created family divisions to resolve cases involving family and children's is­ sues- The result was improved coordination of cases relating to the same family, the NCSC concluded. Unified trial courts have also reduced operating costs as compared with pre-uni­ fied courts in the same county, the NCSC report stated. In 1994, before unifying its trial courts, Washtenaw County spent $11 million to run its courts, while the courts generated $10 million in income. In 2000, by contrast, the unified court's revenues ex­ ceeded expenditures by more than $2 mil­ lion. In general. Michigan’s counties spend 40 percent of their budgets on local trial courts, "so the experience of the demonstra­ tion project courts is good news for counties," Corrigan said. The chief justice added that, "Jn Barry County, before court consolidation, the av­ erage time for felony cases to move from an arrest to a plea was three months. To­ day, the average time is four to six weeks. This happened even though the court's caseload increased from approximately 900 to 1,600." In a March 7, 2002 ietter sent on behalf of the court to Gov. John Engler, Senate Majority Leader Dan DeGrow and Speaker of the House Rick Johnson, Corrigan called for "concurrent jurisdiction among the trial courts" as a local option, in a manner con­ sistent with the Michigan Constitution. The letter added that the court recog­ nized that, "while many find these changes [court consolidation] beneficial, there are those who are equally sincere who are of the view that in their communities these ap­ proaches would be less successful." The so­ lution, the court's letter stated, is to permit communities to choose court unification "on a local option basis." clips via e-mail to Quillan which police said appeared to consist of child sexually abusive material. Bean was taken into custody that eve­ ning after he was lured to Ionia County by an undercover officer. “Wc set up a sting to meet him in Ionia, he met us there and wc arrested him.” said Klotz. After his arrest, officers searched Bean’s Lansing home and confiscated computers, videotapes and other items, said Klotz. 1-888-477-6591 1-616-945-0514 Sw.ltlDfi P«X 616-945-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings ? COURT NEWS... continued from page 14 terial charge if McKelvey is successful on his first year of probation on the eavesdrop­ ping conviction. “Mr. McKelvey has been honest and forthcoming,” said Schaberg. “Ke has shown his remorse. What the defendant did was totally wrong and an invasion of pri­ vacy.” , Schaberg pointed out that no one saw the- s. videos until law enforcement became in-' volved. • ; “I’m very sorry,” said McKelvey. “Yes, you have made bad decisions,” said Fisher to McKelvey. “If you don’t stay out of trouble, you are going to prison." Other charges dismissed in exchange for his no contest pleas were one count of co­ ercing a young girl to engage in child sexu­ ally abusive activity to produce child sexu­ ally abusive material, a 20-year felony, along with one count of felony firearm, a five-year felony, one count of assault with ? a shotgun, a four-year felony and one count of using a fiieann in the commission of a felony, a two-year charge. 5 - Mepte Grow Twp., Hastings Schools - 3 bedroom, fufl wakoul ranch. 2-1/2 stall garage. MFL. newefyool. windows and siding This tome even has a sepertep 2 car garage for your teenagers Hot tub on back deck ffr relaxing evenings 3-1/2*" shaded country acres off paved roed. See it now at...............................$134,900 NEW LISTING TWM59 - MapL Grow Twp.. Sec. 28. 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Parcel I Ctoverdate Rd. 17*/- acre budding site trees S57.75O K'ZOO & BC CONVENIENT REDUCED $5,000 TMV-522 • Johnstown Twp., Delton-Kellogg Schools PAR­ • Matthew McKelvey, 18, of Delton, was sentenced to serve 23 to 48 months in prison on his conviction of violating proba­ tion by operating a methamphetamine lab near homes, churches and other structures June 20 in Orangeville Township. Two counts of operating a methampheta­ mine lab. both 20-year felonies, were dis­ missed in exchange for his guilty pleas to probation violation and to attempted opera­ tion of a lab near specified places. McKelvey was on probation for an Octo­ ber conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. “I believe Mr. McKelvey is in a position now there if he were to spend 23 to 48 months in prison, he would have plenty of opportunity to get himself cleaned up an be no further menace to this community," said Assistant Prosecutor David Banister. Fisher pointed out that McKelvey also has a lengthy juvenile record. “Nothing we’ve tried in the community has worked for Mr. McKelvey,” said Fisher. “You've just gotten deeper into the drug culture.” pornographic material from Bean on his computer, according to the felony com­ plaint against Bean filed in Barry County District Court. Under police supervision in Hastings, Quillan agreed to log on to a chat room where he was known as “jimmybigl2" to communicate with Bean. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Bean after he allegedly sent four video CEL E- 63*- roftng acres wth sma'i wood tot. toudes 15— acres pres and hanteoods pond and back waters of Mud Lake. off paved road and safer to deed 3 spMs to buyer Maw Price............... ....................................$i80.0Q0 SELLERS/BUYERS “The search revealed additional evidence and the investigation is ongoing." he said. According to Klotz. Bean does not ap­ pear to be selling or producing the images he allegedly distributes. He originally was charged with four counts of using a computer to communicate with another to commit a crime, four counts of using a computer to commit a crime maximum four years to 10 years in prison, four counts of distributing or pro­ moting child abusive commercial activity and four counts of distributing obscene matter (involving) children. Six counts have been dismissed by As­ sistant Attorney General Peter Plummer of the High Tech Crime Unit. “I have filed an amended complaint charging him with three 10-year felonies and six seven year felonies involving the distribution of child pornography to another person." said Plummer Friday. “There was an announcement yesterday that this defen­ dant is under investigation for conduct in­ volving young children." Quillan. 34. of Ionia, has plead d guilty to two counts of first degree crim nal sex­ ual conduct, both life offenses, and is set to be sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court next month. The remaining five charges arc to be dismissed. According to a press release, the Michi­ LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremaln A Associates, P.C. is a debt collector and wo are attempting to col­ lect a debt and any Information obtained will bo used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in conditions of a mortgage made by JOHN E. HARDING. IV AND CYNTHIA A. HARDING. HUSBAND AND WIFE. SIGNING IN ACKNOWL­ EDGEMENT OF DOWER RIGHTS ONLY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC. (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED. AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated August 8. 2001. and recorded on August 13. 2001. as Instrument No. 1064738 Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of one hundred twenty four thousand five hundred fifty one and 08/100 Dollars ($124551.08). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of safa contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. At Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 PM on September 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY County, Michigan and are described as: Commencing at Monument "Z" (found 1/2" rebar) of Steven's Wooded Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 31. a Plat in Section 30, Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence South 73 degrees 52 minutes 43 seconds East. 197 80 feet, as measured to a 3/4* metal pipe and tho point of beginning of this descriptor (recorded as South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East. 200.0 feet); thence South 74 degrees 18 minutes 37 seconds East. 120 08 feet, as measured, to a 3/4’ metal pipe (recorded as South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East, 120 5 feet); thence North 38 degrees 44 minutes 15 seconds East, 321.38 feet (recorded as North 47 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds East 316 30 feet per Uber 494 of Deeds. Page 916); thence North 37 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West. 123.0 feet, thence Southwesterly 202 feet, more or less, to a 3/4* metal pipe, which is North 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds East. 197.5 feet, as measured, from the point of beginning; thence South 33 degrees 31 minutes 26 seconds West. 197.5 feet as mea­ sured (recorded as South 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West 180 feet) to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1.2002 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC. (MERS) SOLEY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER. OR HEREAFTER DEFINED. AND LENDERS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS ON BEHALF OF EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates, P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Smte 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For Information please call: (248) 540-7701 (8/22) IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST © SUMMERFEST SUNDAY AUGUST 25 - TYDEN PARK BREAKFAST 8:30-9:30 AM STEVE CAMP CONCERT 9:00 - 10:30 WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30-11:15 SPONSORED BV FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. WOOtM.AWN ■ 948-8004 gan State Police is looking for people who may have had contact with Bean, a man de­ scribed as very well known in Lansing." "A recent search of Bean's home found evidence of a separate alleged criminal sex­ ual conduct incident involving a young male child.” police reportedly said. Bean, who reportedly works in the main­ tenance department al Michigan State Uni­ versity's Brodie Complex dormitory and serves as football announcer at Lansing Sexton High School, has cooperated with authorities. Klotz said. Citizens with information involving Bean have been asked by police to call Det. Jeffrey Yonker of the Michigan State Po­ lice at 517-336-6225 or Det. Traci Ruiz at 517-272-7461. "He seemed like such a nice guy," said a Lansing woman attending Friday’s prelimi­ nary examination, who did not want to be identified. “I don’t know* what to think. Now. I feel like I know nothing about him." The woman said she met Bean on the bus when Michigan State University ap­ peared in the final four basketball tourna­ ment four years ago. “He did a lot for the community," she said, “which is the whole reason I’m sur­ prised over this. He’s been in town a lot of years. I don’t believe he’s a violent guy.” We are accepting applications for a highly motivated, professional salesper­ son. Previous sales experience preferred. This position offers competitive compen­ sation, a great benefit package and a friendly working environment. Send resume to: WDreisbach 32A Nowrx Mkmoms Avuaw I ...for Quality Printing, all... 945-9554 We would like the opportunity to quote your work. PUBLIC NOTICE OPPORTUNITY Pontiac Oidsmobile MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SA1.E - Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY W. EISNER Wa WAYNE EIS­ NER. an unmarned man. Mortgagor, to MORT­ GAGE CENTER. LC. Mortgagee, dated March 6. 2001. and recorded on March 14. 2001, in Document No. 1056742. Barry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tto date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($125,575.63), including interest at 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the martgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday. September 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in the Townstug^ Hastings. Barry Cdtfnty. Michigan, andare described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE EAST 55 RODS. THENCE SOUTH 740 FEET; THENCE WEST 55 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 740 FEET TO BEGINNING Tax Parcel I D. •08-006-036-014-00. The redemption period shall be twelve months from the date cl such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated July 23. 2002 Mortgage Center. LC. Mortgagee Holzman Ritter. LeDuc & Moody. PLLC By: Charles J. Hoizman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Franklin Road Southfield. Michigan 48034 (&29) GMC Truck Micmon 49058 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. September 3. 2002. at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make n determination on a proposed Ordinance to am(nd Chapter 90 Section 90-831 (d) of the City ot Hastings Code of Ordinances that will allow the Planning Commission to approve accessory buildings for Churches as part of a special land use permit, and to exempt carports and garages for apartments from the accessory building regulations of Section 90-831 (d)(1 )(3) of the Ordinance. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 22. 2002 Rash of Gun Lake area break-ins unsolved Police Beat YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - The theft of four tires from a vehicle for sale in the 11000 block of West M-179 Aug. 13 is the latest in a number of thefts and break-ins plaguing Gun Lake Area businesses over the past month. Barry County Sheriff's Deputies received a report that the vehicle was parked in a yard near Sunny Jim's Pizza and that the tires were discovered missing at about 7 a.m. last T uesday. Terry Colthurst of the Mountain Falls Putt Putt on West M-179 was also the target of burglars recently when owners arrived to find a window broken out and a padlock re­ moved from the concession building. "I he lire extinguisher had been sprayed all over the place and we had to throw a bunch ot stuff away, including all of our ice cream." said Colthurst. They didn't get much money, they just took change. 1 he perpetrators also stole a container full of empty pop cans, but the container and cans were recovered by local youths in a nearby w«x»ds. In all. the perpetrators caused more than $500 in damage to the business, owned by Bill Colthurst Bailey 's Anchor Inn Manager Johnny Montes said his West M-179 restaurant was broken into about one month ago when burglars broke a glass door with a brick and stole a cash register. The incident cost the restaurant nearly $1,000. Montes said. The restaurant is owned by Paul Bailey. A nearby car wash and a craft business have also been targeted, according to sources. (continued) Veterinary clinic break-in reported HASTINGS - Police arc still trying to determine who cut a hole in the roof of the Seidl Veterinary Clinic at abou* 3 a.m. Aug. 14 in the 2(MM> block ot West M-43. Dr. David Seidl said an unknown subject or subjects entered the building through the ceiling, but were apparently scared off when the motion detector alarm sounded. I don't know what they were looking for.” said Seidl. "I’m assuming it was drugs.’ The perpetrator then fled through the front door as a second alarm sounded, said Seidl Nothing was discovered missing and the incident is under investigation by the Barrv County Sheriff's Department. Car versus power pole causes injury MIDDLEVILLE - A single car crash in Middleville Monday sent at least one person to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. According to a preliminary report, a car which had struck a power pole came to rest in the 400 block of West Main Street with the pole and charged wires draped o' er the vehicle. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle until Consumers Energy could re­ spond to assist with the extrication. . The Middleville unit of the Barry County Sheriff s Department did not return a Wednesday phone call about the 1:55 p.m. accident. Residential break-in try foiled by dog? THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - An apparent break-in in the 10000 block of Finkbciner Road has been reported to the Hastings Post ot the Michigan State Police, according to a preliminary report. A woman reportedly found the front door of the home "kicked in" and reported that her dog may have stopped the perpetrator from taking anything from inside the home. Dreisbach ^Express Service Lanes FOR COMPLETE LUBE, OIL & FILTER We also check tire pressure, check and top off all vital fluid levels and we'll even sweep the interior! 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MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mongage made by Sherry Avery (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation a California Corporation. Mortgagee dated December 24. 1998. and recorded on January 4. 1999 in Document • 1023100 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Citibank. N.A . as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1 2000. which was recorded on March 7, 2002 in Document • 1076089. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 88/100 dol­ lars ($102,746 88). including interest at 10.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public •enue. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m on September 26. 2002 Said premises are situated m JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 44 ol Sunset Shores No 1 according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale Dated August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200223611 Stallions (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Randy Miller and Patti Miller (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Express. Inc , Mortgagee, dated December 9. 1999. and recorded on January 12. 2000 in Uber Document >1040121 in Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Equicredrt Corporation ol America. Assignee by an assignment dated December 9. 1999. which was recorded on November 27. 2000, in Uber Document • 1052243. EBarry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 07/100 dollars ($128,870 07). including interest at 10 750% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will oe foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on September 19. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Micmgan. and are described as: Lot 12. Block 16 of Uncoln Park Addition, according to the recorded Ptat thereof m Liber 1 of Plats, on page 55 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.2241a, in which case the .edempuon period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File *200222589 Raptors (9/5) Notice of Mortgage Foraclosuia Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero. Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants (ongmal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Solely as Nominee for Lender. Countrywide Home Loans. Inc . Mortgagee dated August 30. 2001. and recorded on September 12. 2001 in Uber Instrument #1066340 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 37/100 dollars ($54,598.37). including interest at 14.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m.. on September 19. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and art. desenbed as: Lot 69 of Lapham s Airport Lots #2. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87 Also. Lot 27 of Lapham's Airport Lots. According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 100. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 8 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200223593 Mustangs (£V5) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-08-29.pdf 1a3f22665b16f6c25dbcce3b9cb9e63a PDF Text Text The Hastings VOLUME 149, NO. 35 Devoted to the Interests of BarryJ County Since 1856 J J HBTINbi PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 $ CHURCH ST HASTINGS Ul 43056'1893 ANNER Thursday, August 29, 2002 PRICE 50- Neil named to Area Agency on Aging Board by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilk­ inson has resigned from his appointed posi­ tion on the Region Ill-B Governing Board of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). County Commissioner Ken Neil has been appointed by the County Board to succeed Wilkinson on the AAA Board through Dec. 31. The AAA Governing Board determines, among other duties, the allocation of state and federal funds for aging programs and services in both Barry and Calhoun coun­ ties. Wilkinson said his resignation was effec- five Aug. 10, the day he sent an c-mail to County Board Chairman Jeff MacKcnzie and County Administrator Michael Brown notifying them of his resignation from that position. Mackenzie had appointed Wilkin­ son to the AAA Board, and the County Board had confirmed it when Wilkinson first took office in January. 2001. Mackenzie said Neil was the only com­ missioner to express interest in replacing Wilkinson. In the Aug. 6 primary election, Wilkin­ son was defeated in his re-election bid for the Republican nomination to continue to represent District 1 on the County Board. Wilkinson, after Tuesday’s County Board meeting, said his primary reason for resigning is because of "the need for the next appointee to become immediately well-informed regarding the creation of the Needs Assessment of Seniors for both Barry County and Calhoun County, and to provide adequate opportunity for Barry County input into the next thrcc-ycar An­ nual Implementation Plan." That was one of three reasons be gave in his e-mail resignation letter. Since the AAA plan is for three years and his County Board term expires in De­ cember. he thought continuity by another person would be more beneficial. Another reason for Wilkinson's resigna­ tion was “the insertion of private com­ ments" by Commissioner Neil, chairman of the County Board's Personnel Committee, See APPOINTMENT, page 2 Woman’s death repeats 1994 fate of her mother Summerfest had something for everyone The 25th annual Hastings Summerfest celebration is now history and all that re­ mains are the pictures and the memories. Organizers are pleased that the rain held off and allowed a huge turnout for the myriad events offered for both old and young, like little Brandon Daniels who went through the motions of fishing with a stick during the Jaycees youth fishing contest Saturday. For more information and photos, see inside this issue. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Ann Merrill died Saturday after being struck by a car in Hastings just one block from where her mother died in a similar manner eight years earlier. “Everyone was quite grieved and upset.” said RoscAnn Woodliff, director of nursing at Pennock Hospital where Merrill. 67, worked for the past ’8 years. “She walked all over town and she did walk to work. I don’t think I ever saw her drive anywhere." Police arc still investigating the 9:30 a.m. accident, which occurred on West State Street 25 feet northwest of the Park Street intersection. Merrill lived on Park Street. Officers said Merrill was attempting to cross West State Street from south to north when a westbound car, driven in the out­ side lane of the four-lane street by Shannon Dale Svcnson, 25. of Hastings, struck her on the driver’s side front fender. She was taken by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where she was pro­ nounced dead. Ironically. Merrill’s mother. Lorna K. Slocum, died at the age of 79 when she was struck by a pickup truck in the parking lot of the National Bank of Hastings, an acci­ dent which Hastings City Police Officer Cliff Morse described then as “strange" be­ cause alcohol and excessive speed were not factors. “Our basic question is, why didn’t the victim sec the driver of the truck and why didn’t the driver of the truck sec the vic­ tim?’’ Morse asked eight years ago. Slocum was struck while walking toward the bank frot. a parked vehicle. The truck’s driver, a 36-year-old Mid­ dleville woman, entered the bank lot firm North Broadway and the vehicle hit Slo­ cum while heading to the drive-through window. The driver had told police she did not see Slocum and that the sun had blinded her when she turned toward the drive-through window. In another bizarre irony, one young granddaughter of Merrill was killed three years ago when she was struck by a car in Arizona where she lived, said a family member. Merrill, who leaves behind her husband. Gerald, raised eight children after graduat­ ing from Hastings High School in 1953. She had seven grandchildren. Merrill was a volunteer at Pennock Hos­ pital before being hired as the second shift medical surgical floor secretary in 1984. “She would interpret physician’s orders, transcribe them into different formats, or­ der labs and x-rays and manage diets,” said Woodliff. “She played a key role. Site would answer the phones and interact with families" See FITAUTY, page 2 J-Ad Graphics welcomes new sports editor off of the Jim Jensen Memorial Summerfest 3x3 tournament Saturday which attraetd 23 teams to the first annual event at Tyden Park Three teams from Hast­ ings won first place in each of the three age divisions whilt- a Hastings man. Tino Shepard, won the slam dunk competition. Brett Bremer is starting his first full week as sports editor for the Lakewood News, Maple Valley News, the Sun and News, and the Hastings Banner. A 1996 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, he went on to cam a bachelor of science degree in journalism from Cen­ tral Michigan University. Bremer was an all-conference selection after his junior season on TK’s tennis team and played midfielder for the Trojans’ soc­ cer squad. “The Sun and News was the place you looked to find your name in the paper,” Bremer said. “You knew you weren’t going to be on TV or anything. “Now I work there and I’m trying to give new kids that same respect and recognition. Now I'm writing the stories that moms are cutting out of the paper and saving to pull out at cradualion parties." Bremer s mother, Kathy Kenyon, and grandmother, Lois Bremer, both worked at the Sun and News when it was in Mid­ dleville. “I always remembered the smell of the newsroom visiting them at the paper. I didn't know I'd ever be back “It's going to be tough at first, but I hope it'll end up being a lot of fun.” Bremer succeeds Matt Cowell, who left earlier this month to pursue other career in­ terests. J-Ad Graphics Editor David T. Young said, “We certainly will miss Matt, but wc think were very lucky to find a young man of such capabilities and potential as Brett Bremer Brett. We also really like the fact that Brett grew up in this area, so he knows his way around. We've known his dad. Mike (direc­ tor of parks and recreation in Middleville) for quite a while.” Bremer now lives in Wyoming, but hopes to move closer to where the action is as soon as possible. Anyone who wants to pass along infor­ mation or story ideas is welcome to call 945-9554. extension 227. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 29 2002 City of Hastings retirees protest changes in drug card by David T. Young Editor About two dozen retired city employees showed up at the Hastings City Council meeting Monday night to protest any possi­ ble future changes in their health care bene­ fits. Their appearance was prompted by a memo from City Mahagei Jeff Mansfield to council two weeks ago that discussed the possibility of changing all retirees' pre­ scription drug cards from the S2 or S5 cost to S10 for generic and 520 for brand names. Current employees recently have under­ gone those changes. However, former Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. who retired 10 years ago, argued that changing such bene­ fits for employees after they retire is tanta­ mount to violating an agreement. NEWS BRIEFS ...continued TK school bond vote is Sept. 24 The Thornapple Kellogg School District will have a special bond elec­ tion Tuesday, Sept. 24, to raise $24 million for renovations of all the cur­ rent school buildings. The last day for voters in the school district to register is Monday, Aug. 26. This bond would extend the current bond for five years and would not raise the current seven-mill levy resi­ dents pay now for schools. Information about registering to vote is available at the administration building or at any Michigan Secretary of State's office. Absentee voter applications may be requested by calling 795-3313. The absentee voter ballots will be available starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the TK administration building. The hours that the polls will be open Tuesday, Sept. 24, are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 'Cider Time* series will start Sept. 14 Bowens Mills will start its annuai “It’s Cider Time” weekend scries of festivals Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 14 and 15, with the first cider pressing of the season. Cider pressing demonstrations will be given throughout both days. There will be live music in the Gathering Place, a petting zoo with farm ani­ mals, free horse drawn wagon rides, com grinding demonstrations and hot apple dumplings. Historic Bowens Mills is an 1864 Grist Mill and Cider Mill. It is a work­ ing museum that still grinds and sells fresh com meal through the use of wa­ ter-powered mill stones. It is a second generation family-owned and operated state historic site that receives no slate funding. The "It's Cider Time Festivals" arc each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gate fee for adults is $5. Children 5 to 15 years old is $2. Volunteers sought for land preserve The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers to work on the conservancy's Carter Lake Preserve Saturday, Aug. 31. Pam Larson of the conservancy, the boundaries of the property need post­ ing and the access to the site needs im­ provement. The preserve is located northwest of Hastings on Carter Lake. Those who join in the work will have an opportu­ nity to experience oak and pine for­ ests, fens, and marshes along the shores of the lake. Volunteers should bring sturdy work gloves, waterproof boots, insect repellent, and a snack or lunch. The conservancy will provide water and juice. Due to limited parking, the group will car pool to the preserve from the Kmart parking lot in Hastings. Meet at the north end of the Kmart parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The 57-acre preserve was donated to the conservancy by Tom and Lisa Groos of Hastings. The couple pur­ chased the property to protect the sen­ sitive wetlands and preserve the for­ ested land as a haven for wildlife. For further information about the conservancy, call Pamela Larson at 269/324-1600. "Changing our health care benefits is un­ fair and uncalled for." he told the council Monday evening. "We don't believe it (the drug card policy for retirees) has placed an unbearable burden on the city (finan­ cially)... Don't tell us your health care costs are spiraling out of control. That's a trendy­ thing for employers to do." Klovanich added. "Don't force things on employees. When the city voted for a city manager form of government (in 1993). they didn't vote for a dictatorship." Nancy Herbstra, whose husband, Dick, is a city retiree, said. "I hope people stop and think about how they treat one another... 1 hope the health care benefits are still there for you.” Charles Cross, a former member of the police department, said he felt "like the horse that couldn't work any more so they Grief recovery starts Sept. 3 Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a five-weck “Grief Recovery" sc­ ries to any area adult who has experi­ enced the death of a loved one. rhe sessions will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on five consecutive Tues­ days, from Sept. 3 through Oct. 1. at the hospice office, 450 Meadow Run. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the pro­ gram. Those who want to register or ob­ tain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bcrcavment Department at 948-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. Woodland planning annual Homecoming Woodland’s annual Labor Day Homecoming will be Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2. The week­ end will be filled with tradilional chil­ dren’s games, craft shows food and softball. The festivities begin Friday after­ noon with an ice cream social, fish fry and softball. The grand parade is Sat­ urday at 1 p.m. with the Woodland Township firefighters as grand mar­ shals. They are celebrating their 100th anniversary. Other Saturday activities include a craft show, horseshoe tournament, bake sale, sno-cones, dunking booth and carnival games all starting at 10 a.m. There will be kids' games and contests with prizes at 2:30 p.m. in the park. The day’s events will conclude with the Lions chicken barbecue and raffle and the firemen’s 50/50 raffle from 4 to 7 p.m. A community church service will be Sunday at 9 a.m. and a gospel concert Sunday at 7 p.m. The softball tourna­ ment continues through the day Mon­ day. Medieval fest set at Chartton Park Members of the Society for Crea­ tive Anachronism (SCA) will gather Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 31 and Sept. 1) for a weekend of knights in armor, Indies in lace, townsfolk bus­ tling about and historical re-creation al Charlton Park. Die focus of "Havoc in Hastings” will be the equestrian competition. Horses and riders from near and far will test their training on the field in lance and target courses and other challenges. The SCA promises that this is not just a theatrical demonstra­ tion like those seen at Renaissance fairs, but true athletic competition. Other tournament activities, includ­ ing archery, rapier fencing and heavy weapons combat with swords, maces, spears and shields will be featured Saturday and Sunday. Merchants will vend their wares while townsfolk demonstrate period skills and pas­ times. Challengers will strive to unseat the champions of the kingdom and win the glory and prizes awarded at the end of each day's tournament. The event is hosted by the Canton of Three Walls, an SCA group based in Ionia. The SCA is a non-profit educational organization that strives to re-create the best of the Middle Ages. The SCA was first organized in 1967 and has groups throughout the northern hemi­ sphere. including 22 in Michigan. The event will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Ad­ mission is 55 for adults, S3 for chil­ dren from ages 5 to 12. For more in­ formation. call Historic Charlton Park at (616) 945­ 3775. took him out and shot him." He said he accepted the 55 card plan when he retired even though he knew oth­ ers had the $2 version because that was the going rate when he went out the door. Cross said he worries that “First they take a bite out of you. then they take the whole thing... You're setting a precedent here." Another city retiree. Donna Kinney, said. "What we'd like is for you (the council) to act on this as a body and let your con­ science be your guide.” Klovanich then asked when the council would act on the idea of increasing retirees’ drug card costs. Mayor Frank Campbell replied. "Noth­ ing’s going to happen unless the council votes on it" and he promised it would be done in public. In other business at Monday evening's meeting, the council: • Adopted four ordinances, one condi­ tionally pending approval from the Plan­ ning Commission. One was for definitions of noxious weeds and vegetation. Another was for creating a planned unit development (PUD) requested by local at­ torney Carol Jones Dwyer for offices at 1425 S. Hanover St. The ordinance adop­ tion is conditional on approval Sept. 3 by the Planning Commission for a few minor revisions. A third was to permit bus transits and police stations as special uses in districts zoned D-2 industrial. , A fourth was to allow fund-raisers spon­ sored by non-profit oiganizations in Tydcn Park, as well as in ail other city parks. • Approved a 15-year lease agreement with Mutual Signal Corp, at Railroad and State Street, where there is a small equip­ ment housing facility. Mutual Signal will pay a one-time fee of $8,090.24. The old agreement expired Nov. 6, 2001. Mansfield explained, “It’s an irregular piece of property, h’s really not much of a usable parcel." • Adopted a resolution to apply for a five-year recreation grant from the Michi­ gan Department of Natural Resources Included are plans for sledding facilities, playground equipment, new shelters and lighting at Fish Hatchery Park, a new band shell, a nature walk trail, stocking ponds at Fish Hatchery park, developing waler rec­ reation activities, racquctball courts at Ty­ dcn Park, an outdoor skating rink and skateboard facilities at Tyden Park, play­ ground equipment, improving restrooms and installing roller hockey courts al Bob King Park, canoe access, and more youth baseball and adult softball fields. When asked why Barry County is not submitting its grant application at the same time. Mansfield answered. "The county is waiting to get some other things accom­ plished before they submit their plan " • Approved payment of $19,600 to Scodcller Construction Inc. of South Lyon for seal coating runways at the City-County Airport. • Agreed to purchase a new vehicle for the fire department from Seif Chevrolet of Caledonia for $32,485. including the cos! of a replacement siren. The vehicle will re­ place a 1995 Chevy Tahoe with almost 90.000 miles on it. • Heard from Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn that the industrial incubator's open house last Friday attracted 80 to 100 people to tour the facility on its 10th anniversary. See PROTEST, page 5 Hastings percussionists join summer workshop Several members of the Hastings High School Band's percussion section recently attended a summer percussion symposium at Alma College. The workshop, which was sponsored by the Robert Hohner Percussion Institute, was designed for high school percussionists to further dcvelope their skills in many ar­ eas of performance. Hastings students re­ ceived scholarships from many sources, in­ cluding the Thornapple Arts Council. Hastings Band Boosters and the Lee Kaiser Scholarship, which is administered by the Hastings Edu­ cational Enrichment Foundation. The students were Max Myers, Mitch Myers. Ben Wright. Craig Sherwood, Matt Gibbons. Mike McPhillips. Chris Rcmlcy. Joel Gibbons. Margo Cooklin. Erin Hemcrling and Jennifer Johnston. ■ FATALITY, from page I Woodliff described Merrill as a “very private person,” and “one tough lady.” “She had a lot of spunk and energy,” said Woodliff. “Some of us never knew she was 67, we thought she was much younger, like 57 or so.” In her spare time, Merrill enjoyed an­ tique collcctipg, crocheting and reading. Merrill wy described by Woodliff as a “very dedicated employee, very dependable and we could really rely on her,” she said. “If we needed her, she would come in early. She was always accurate and she was fun. She’s going to be missed." (From left, standing) Max Myers. Mitch Myers. Ben Wright. Craig Sherwood, Matt Gibbons. Mike McPhillips. Chris Remley, Joel Gibbons (kneeling, from left) Margo Cooklin. Erin Hemerling and Jennifer Johnston. APPOINTMENT to AAA Board, continued from page 1 “into the public record of the 7/11/02 min­ utes that ’Commissioner Wilkinson has not kept the Personnel/Human Services Com­ mittee informed during the process (of the Three-Year Annual Implementation Plan),’” Wilkinson said in the e-mail. Wilk­ inson said after Tuesday’s meeting that County Board members had been given copies of Implementation Plan information. In other business, the County Board: • Heard about plans for an 8:45 a.m. Sept. 11 memorial service in remembrance of those who lost their lives in last year’s terrorist attacks. The public is invited to at­ tend the brief ceremony, which will be held on the Courthouse lawn in Hastings. MacKenzie said the ceremony will be “simple and respectful.” City Councilman Dave McIntyre is involved in planning the event with MacKenzie. Law enforcement and fire department personnel will be in­ vited. • Held a closed session of more than 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation with Workman’s Compensation attorney Leon­ ard Hickey. • Denied a map change request for a gen­ era) (light) commercial district in a current agricultural, rural residential district at 1852 North M-43 Highway, near Coats Grove Rnad, in Section 5 of Hastings Township. The County Planning and Zon­ ing Commission had recommended the de­ nial. Newton's Well Drilling business had made the request. • Appointed William Stough of Mid­ dleville tc a three-year term on the County Planning and Zoning Commission and Richard Patterson of Delton to a three-year term on the County Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. County Board Chairwoman Sandy Jame'- cast the only dissenting vote against Stough s appointment. • Approved an increase in retirement benefits for the three supervisors at the County 911 Central Dispatch. The change will not involve more expense for the County Board. County Administrator Mi­ chael Brown said after the meeting. The in­ creased cost, about $26 per pay period, will be paid by the supervisors involved: Ron­ ald McCord. Sandra VanDenburg and Su­ zanne Rose. The Central Dispatch Admin­ istrative Board in July had voted to allow the supervisors to make the decision of staying in the B-3 retirement plan with 100 percent paid by the county or moving to B4 and paying the cost difference out of their paychecks. • Heard Commissioner Tom Wing ask about the rtatus of establishing a board to supervise the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, which the County Board estab­ lished in July. The Brownfield Redevelopment Author­ ity will pave the way for designation and treatment of environmentally distressed ar­ eas to promote revitalization in the county. The Authority is expected to be instrumen­ tal in aiding in expansion, redevelopment and/or reuse of county land. The board to supervise the Brownfield Authority is supposed to be appointed by MacKenzie and then confirmed by the County Board. MacKenzie said Tuesday that it was his fault that members have not been appointed to the Brownfield board. “I wasn't aware until a little later than I should have been that it was my responsi­ bility to appoint the members.” he said, adding that he will be contacting people to represent various areas. Usually when Economic Development Alliances are created, the Brownfield Authority work is part of that job. Wing said. MacKenzie said he didn’t intend to ap­ point all of the Economic Alliance, but was considering some of them. • Learned that the County Friend of the Court will be moving this week from the County Annex into remodeled facilities at the former Hastings City Hall. James said an open house at the new quarters will be held in a month or two. • Heard a brief presentation by County­ Road Engineer-Manager Brad Lamberg on the annual report of the County Road Com­ mission. The 2001 report cited revenues of $6,400,507 and expenditures of $6,246,016. I -cal road maintenance in­ volved 44 percent of expenses, primary road maintenance was 18 percent, local road heavy maintenance was 11 percent, primary heavy maintenance was 10 per­ cent, winter maintenance was eight percent and administration five percent. In 2001. the biggest issues among county citizens were paving, maintenance and dust control of gravel roads and brush control, the written report said. "Addressing the issues most important to the citizens of Barry County continued to be a goal of the Barry County Road Com­ mission. However, these goals could not have been addressed without the help of our 16 townships. The Road Commission cost shared with the townships roughly 50/50 on the total cost of turning a gravel road into a paved road. Our townships need to be thanked for their efforts in attempting to control the dust...." the report said. Half the cost to pave one mile of a gravel road is between S 100,000 and $300,000 de­ pending on the conditions and terrain (swamps, hills, etc.). Lamberg said, adding the local Road Commission has never had one that cost $300,000. . Commissioner Jim French said he has heard a lot of good comments about the im­ provements on Whitncyville Road. Last winter, the county nearly doubled its salt usage by using 500 tons. Lamberg said in response to a question by MacKen­ zie. Salt costs about $200 per ton. “We could use more if we had the money." Lamberg said salt isn’t good to use on gravel roads. Commissioner Clare Tripp said Marsh/Patterson road is sometimes solid ice in the Barry County portion and clear in Allegan County. Commissioner Neil complimented the Road Commission for communicating with his constituents when they have concerns. “You and the road commissioners and crew do a good job of maintaining the roads...,” MacKenzie told Lamberg. MacK­ enzie also noted that people in general are more likely to criticize than to communi­ cate compliments. Kudos were also given to the Road Com­ mission by James. “Bravo! Roads are important and that’s what people see,” she said. • Agreed to pay mileage to commission­ ers who attended the Aug. 13 rally in Lans­ ing to lobby the Michigan Senate and State House to override the governor’s veto of revenue sharing. “A bunch of us car­ pooled," Tripp noted. Originally, a motion to pay per diems to commissioners plus mileage was defeated. Commissioner Wayne Adams cast the only vote in favor for the per d'ems to be paid. Wing said he had a problem paying per diems because attending the rally in Lans­ ing was not part of commissioners’ statu­ tory duties. French said he thought commissioners were giving their own time to attend the rally. MacKenzie said if that motion passed, he personally would not take a per diem for going to the Lansing rally. ’ll was a lobbying effort and it was im­ portant." he said. • Approved mileage and expenses for one employee representative and one em­ ployer representative to attend the annual Municipal Employees' Retirement System meeting next month in Grand Rapids. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday August 29. 2002 - Page 3 Summerfest scenes... I Saxophonist Jeff Kaczmarczyk plays solo during the performance of Les Jazz. (Photo by Steve Steward) Susan Hopkins of Bay City and Carolyn Bromer of Middleville shop for pink flamingoes on the courthouse lawn Saturday. Vada Aspinall. left, and Vent Hammond were the Thomapple Manor king and queen appearing in the Summerfest parade. A special float honored the 100th birthday of 4-H Miss Middleville/Barry County waves to the parade watchers. The American Red Cross down greets young Alexus GiHons. Kettle popcorn was a popular snack item at Summerfest Here. Scott Douglas pops a fresh batch to sell Farrah Salazar went all out to enter the best fishing hat. Her efforts resulted in a tie for first place with Aaron Ryan. Dale Parsons leads his "miniature' oxen team through the parade route. Jensen 3-on-3 dedicated The family of Jim Jensen attended the opening tip off for the Summertest 3-on-3 tournament held in his memory Saturday. Also pictured is a family friend. (Photo by Allison Shinavier) The winners of the Jim Jensen Memorial 3x3 basketball tournament in the 13-16 age division were the Ray Guns, consisting of. from left. Eric Laurie. Eric Gillespie and Ruben Powell. (Photos by Perry Hardin) the tour-man team from Olde Tyme Bakery, consisting of. from left: Randy Reed. Tino Shepard, Jack Shepard and Antawn Lake, won the 16-25 age division in the 3x3 basketball tournament. Winning the 25 and over division in the Summertest basketball tournament was Top Gun consisting of, from left. Eddie VanDerMolen. Gordy Bivens. Troy McCarty and Darnell Day. Tino Shepard was the winner of the 3x3 slam dunk contest. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 i J l€TT€RS from our readers... ‘Hey Mr. Prisoner, how ya doin’?’ To the editor: What remains of my mind can’t fathom how anybody can dare ask. "How Ya Doin?” I’m a prisoner. My life is thrown on the garbage heap of society. How do you think I’m doing? Does anybody really want to know the answer to that question? But. he asked. I bit my tongue and tried to contemplate how I’m really doing. All night, each night, year after year, every 30 minutes, the guard wakes me with a flash­ light shining my face. Rumor is that we’re getting another inter­ state transfer. 450 miles further from already strained, stressed-out-relatives. Every time they allow me to shower or get a haircut, it’s a gamble against blood­ borne diseases, and the cure here is worse than the illness. The cherished letter I waited for so long was throw n away by a guard who thought it was pretty funny. The guy in the next cell sold his soul for a pack of cigarettes and stopped going to religious services. 1 desperately need io hear the voice of my friend, but she can’t afford to accept my collect phone call. 'fbe frail boy in the other cell is still all curled up in a fetal position, because he was raped again by an AIDS infected monster three limes his size. The food is generally not fit for swill, the water is laden w ith heavy metals, me ceil­ ing is dripping with asbestos and the rats have full run of the joint. Soul less empty eyes lurk in every dark comer, just waiting to take what little 1 have. The daily prison rituals and routine are slowly turning me into an institutionalized automaton. no name, only a number. I haven't sat down to use a toilet with any privacy in a decade. I gave up any expecta­ tion of privacy long ago. The guards rip apart my cell with a vengeance I don't understand, and purpose­ ly destroy all the little things I’ve gathered out of the ashes of what is left of my gray life. If lucky. I can work my fingers to the bone, in unsafe, pre-industrial revolution conditions for less than 10 cents an hour. Merely a shell of my former self. I’m crip­ pled by loneliness and lack of affection. My soul and heart are flensed by the evil that blankets this harsh place. If not for God’s love, and the kindness of people outside these walls and fences. 1 would falter in my faith and lose all hope. Will the war against terrorism stop this madness that we do to our own two million sons and daughters? 1 think not. Few people want to hear the truth behind the bars ("yet another sob story by a con­ vict. who cares?’’) So. I summoned the courage and strength to smile and said once again... "Oh. I’m fine... Many people, even the media, use "prison” and "jail” interchangeably. This is incorrect. “Prisons” usually hold convicted criminals sentenced to terms longer than one year and arc operated by the state or federal government. “Jails” generally keep inmates awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences and arc operated by local city or county officials. Larry D. Boise #118723. Oaks Correctional facility. East Lake, Mich. Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate . Debbie Stabcnow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapplc, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Rcp'escntative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Cheap insurance is still available To the editor: 1 am writing this letter to bring attention to people who have been in the sen ice. and are Hastings City employees and had their prescription card insurance raised f. -m $2 or $5 to $10 to $20. If you are sen ice connected you may be eligible to get your prescriptions free. Non­ service veterans may have to pay S7. This is a lot cheaper than $20! It may pay veterans to check on this at the following address: The University of Michigan Health System. Ann Arbor. Ml 48109-0429. phone (734) 936-4787. Carl Sow les Charlotte Another status quo politician Dear editor: Wanabee politician Rebecca Lukasiewicz is starting out on the wrong fool already. Her letter to the Banner asserts the recent pay raise and benefits given to legislators was the exclusive effort of "Gary Newell and his Republican friends with Gov. Engler.” She stretches her credibility fur­ ther by calling the override of Gov. Engler’s veto a "fiasco.” Seems to me it was government working as it was intended to work. As for the “raise and benefits.” may 1 remind her that the Democrats had as much to do with that as did the Republicans. The shallow slander and twisting of facts only convinces me Rebecca Lukasiewicz is just one more “status quo’ politician. Richard J. Beukema. Wayland (Gun Lake) Sgt. Jerry Smith had compassion To the editor: "Compassion." That was Sgt. Jerry Smith. Barn County Sheriff Department, in life. Compassion rose to the top on many occasions. Yes. the world is less whole with Jerry gone. He had a very useful side of his life left to live. He was the first I ever told that his job was to help, not to hinder, but 1 don't think he ever had to heed that advice. I never forgot an occasion back in the 1960s when 1 had the store at Algonquin Lake. I noticed a young fellow, about P or 14. wandering around. Not know ing him. I had a hunch he was a runaway. Je’Ty lived on Airport Road, probably working nights, when I called him at his home. When Jerry SWBCSWA permit was not denied To the editor: This letter is in reference to the article in the Aug. 8 Hastings Banner regarding the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority. In this article the headline stated that the sewer system operating permit for the SWBCSWA was denied and in the text a statement was made that the Department of Environmental Quality has denied the authority’s permit application. This is incorrect and I am hopeful that the Hastings Banner will print some form of correction. The DEQ has not denied the SWBCSWA a permit. The DEQ has simply delayed the renewal application pending evaluation of a work plan for limiting chloride, sodium and phosphorous discharges. My sources for this information are: 1. DEQ letter of July 25 to the SWBC­ SWA discussing the permit renewal appli­ cation. 2. Amy Lachance, district supervisor, waste management division. DEQ. Hastings athletic boosters need help To the editor: This letter is for all the parents of athletes in the Hastings School system. Help is needed. The Hastings Athletic Boosters need them now. Membership is at a critical low. Just a few parents are doing all the work and they won’t last long if this keeps on. Who will suffer? The children. The Boosters give so much to the sports programs, middle and high school. The coaches come to us before each season with a list of equipment that they need and is not part of the school's sports budget. We have not turned them down yet. and we certainly don’t want the time to come when we will have to say no. So please, care for your children. Come to the meetings, the first Wednesday of every month in the high school choir room. We need fresh ideas on fund-raisers. The more parents we have who are active mem­ bers. the less work there will be. Be a major part of your child’s sports experience care. Michelle Williams Board Member, Hastings Athletic Boosters Make ‘em join to hunt, fish, trap Dear editor: Here is an idea I would like to pass on to other property owners who enjoy the out­ doors. A friend of mine passed this on to me and I thought it was worth printing. He was a fellow officer in the Michigan Trappers Association. The idea is if family members and friends arc asking to hunt, trap or fish on my property, I ask them if they arc mem­ bers of an organization that supports the hunter, trapper or fisherman. If they say yes, I ask to see their membership card. If they don’t belong to any organization. I give them an application to join one. This may seem cold, but for years I have belonged to many organizations and have served on many boards to support the out­ doors people. I feel it’s only fair that my relatives and friends support these organi- zations also. I hope this idea helps someone out there and we get some more members to help fight for our outdoor heritage. George Cullers Hastings CORRECTION: Sami Taylor was incorrectly identified in a caption beneath a photo last week of one of the musical groups scheduled to enter­ tain at SumMcrfest. *JluL Week'i. 2ueAiio*i... PUBLIC OPINION: came down. the young fellow was out on the pas dock looking at the fish. In a friend­ ly fashion. Jerry talked the young fellow into going with him to get something to eat. and a final resolution. There were no hand cuffs, just kindness. I’ll bet that person always remembered Jerry. The young fellow was a runaway, perhaps Star Commonwealth home? I always thought the streets of Heaven would be guarded by the United States Marines. But Jerry will be highly visible there. 1 am a lot better off from knowing Jerry Smith. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville 3. Richard Grant, manager of process design group for Fleis and Vanderbrink Engineering Inc. Fleis and Vanderbrink have been retained by the SWBCSWA to prepare their permit application and design the associated work plan for limiting cer­ tain discharges. The DEQ is p'eased with the progress thus far on this piaii. The Sewer Authority has been much maligned and deserves fairness and thor­ ough investigative reporting in your publi­ cations. Accordingly. I am hopeful that your editors will examine their sources carefully. Jack Slocum. Delton LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTXS This firm la a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any information obtained will be uaed for thia purpose. If you are In the Military, pleeee contact our office at the num­ ber Hated ba torr. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Rathbun and Kim A. Rathbun, husband and wife to IndyMac Mortgage Holdings. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee. dated February 17.2000. and recorded on February 25. 2000 in Document No. 1041482. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to Bank of New York, as trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A, by an assignment dated February 23. 2000 and record­ ed February 5. 2001 in Instrument No. 1054636. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy Three thousand Seven Hundred Forty Nine and 92/100 Dollars ($173,749.92). inducing interest at 10.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the modgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. September 5. 2002. • Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 4. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 4. in center of road tor place of beginning; thence West 10 rods; thence South 16 rods; thence East 10 rods, thence North 16 rods to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights to the public and any other governmental unit in any part thereof taken, used or deeded for street, road or highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3*411. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 1. 2002 Bank of New York, as trustee, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Series 2000-A. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No: 02-08477 (8/29) Hastings Outlaw pop in school? A large school district in California has decided to outlaw soft drinks on school prem­ ises. How would you feel about local schools doing the same? Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since Ift5o pmim* Hastings Banner, A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Inc. Frederic Jacobs Vice President President Steven Jacobs Seaatary/Treasurw • NEWSROOM • David T 'fixing (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Man Cowall Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Margaret Wilkes, Freeport: Brenda Hostetler. Freeport: Kathy Dunn, Hastings: Geneva Rowe, Hastings: Brenda Zinger, Nashville: Dave Hard, Hastings: I don't think it will make a difference. Some kids will sneak pop in anyway.” “I don’t think schools need to be selling soft drinks, except maybe for athletic events. "I don’t think selling soft drinks on the school grounds will make a difference.” “I think it is a good idea. Kids don't need all that ex­ tra sugar. It can make them hyper." “I don't think it matters whether there arc soft drinks or sports drinks in the ma­ chines. Sports drinks arc just as bad for kids. Water is OK. especially when some schools have terrible tasting water." "I think it is a good idea not to have soft drinks avail­ able during the school day. But it is OK to have them after school or during games." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Sam to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 am M Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO BoxB Hastings. Mi 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 2». 2002 - Page 5 BIE speaker: Remember to have fun Health teacher Pat Burtch said her balioon creation was part of an intestine. Dane Wysocki advised those attend­ ing the BIE luncheon to use memories of the fun times they had as children to let go of their too-serious behaviors. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Dane Wysocki’s message to those at­ tending the Business-Industry-Education luncheon Monday was simple: “Lighten up!” Wysocki said adults forget about how much fun they had as children. If they re­ connect with the good feelings they had during times of childhood play, they might be able to bring more of that feeling of carefree enjoyment into their adult lives, he said. Wysocki also advised teachers to try and show students how to laugh at themselves instead of taking themselves so seriously. Wysocki spoke in a packed high school cafeteria in front of a cross section of com­ munity members, including businesspeople, representatives of service organizations and school personnel. The B-I-E luncheon is held every year to kick off the start of school which began Wednesday in Hast­ ings. Wysocki, who lives in Ada with his wife and two sons, is a child and family therapist who uses humor and magic to help people with their relationships. The psychologist/humorisl has spoken to groups all over the U.S. about the power of laugh­ ter to strengthen human interactions Wysocki doesn’t label himself as a moti­ vational speaker, he said. “I don’t live in a van down by the river." He said motivational speakers say things like, “Reach for the stars,” “Think outside of the box," and "You arc what you think." If people arc what they think, he said, “I would have become a woman by the time I was 12." Wysocki asked people if they could re­ call times in their lives when they had something occur 'hat made them laugh so PROTEST, cont. from page 3 • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, on the necessity of street improvements on North Church Street from West High Street to West State Road. Ten people petitioned for curb and gutter and blacktopping and the hearing will take up the issue of a special assessment district. Mansfield cautioned, “There’s a lot of fill, so it’s nut an inexpensive street to do.” • Agreed to purchase sewer backup in­ surance for $6,227 for one year from the Michigan Municipal League. • Learned from Director of Public Serv­ ices Tim Girrbach that the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation is “anxious to get going” on installing a new traffic light at the Apple and Broadway intersection. He said plans call for the light to be synchro­ nized with the busiest light in town, the one at State and Broadway. Girrbach told the council it must adopt a resolution to pay a one-time fee of $2,500 and $600 a year for maintenance before the MDOT will issue a work order for the pro­ ject. The council will vote on a resolution to authorize payment at its Sept. 9 meeting. • Agreed to draft a letter to the Barry County Board of Commissioners support­ ing Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill’s re­ quest for more attorneys in his office be­ cause tne caseload is getting to large to adequately handle. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs said Al­ legan County has 10 attorneys and Barry has only four and that Barry County hasn’t increased its allotment in 12 years. Coracilman David Jaspcrsc cautioned. “We have to be careful about telling an­ other unit of government what to do. We should just ask they give this considera­ tion.” When asked for his opinion. Commis­ sioner Tom Wilkinson said, "I would think that having an efficient court system is one of the most important responsibilities of county government." A letter of support will be drafted and voted on at the Sept. 9 council meeting. Jim Toburen of MainStreet Savings claimed his balloon was a "syringe." Bonnie Meredith of the Larry Neil Agency twisted her balloon into a turtle shape. hard they blew milk out of their nose. One such time for him recently, he said, was when he stopped at a Burger King res­ taurant on a visit to Traverse City. It was late in the evening and there was only one person working behind the counter, a 16ycar-old boy. The youth asked Wysocki if he could take his order. Wysocki said, “Yes. I’d like a Whopper." The boy leaned down to a microphone and boomed out. “One Whopper.” Wysocki ordered French fries, and the boy called into the microphone. “One French fry." Then Wysocki asked for a chocolate shake, and the boy cried. "One chocolate shake." After Wysocki had completed his order, the 16-year -old “went in back and started to make my burger," Wysocki said. “I thought, who’s he talking to?" Wy­ socki related. “Then I thought, I don’t want to know.’ But I did give him my busi­ ness card.” Wysocki also had some funny moments during the times his wife was pregnant and giving birth, he related. When his wife had an ultrasound exam prior to the birth of the couple’s first child, the technician perform­ ing the exam asked Wysocki if he could “sec that hamburger." The “hamburger," Wysocki was told, meant the child was a girl. “What’s a boy, then?” Wysocki won­ dered. “A hotdog?" Wysocki was informed that male fetuses were referred to as “tur­ tles.” After the exam, Wysocki and his wife went out and bought “girl stuff." “We were thrilled to death about our up- coming quarter pounder.” he said. Eventu­ ally. a second ultrasound revealed that “our hamburger had miraculously evolved into a turtle.” When the baby was being born, Wysocki helped his wife with the delivery. During such events, he said, “things are said that we’re apparently not supposed to take per­ sonally. I didn’t know my wife knew that many swear words." Wysocki said his wife didn't appreciate his stabs at humor, such as introducing himself as “Dr. Dane, at your cervix.” When the baby started to come out, Wy­ socki was still expecting a girl, he said. He hadn't been present when the ultrasound technician told his wife their child was a boy. When the baby popped out, the doctor said, “it looks like a turtle to me.” Wysocki left shortly afterward, he said. “1 said, honey, ‘I have to go to Meijer.’ She said Why?’ 1 said. DUH! Sporting equipment!’" Wysocki said the event demonstrated that even when you prepare for something, “at the moment of truth it’s completely dif­ ferent." It’s sometimes “exactly the oppo­ site" of what was planned. Nevertheless, he NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary • Thanks so very much. Steve Vipond Carquest of Hastings S«t SPEAKER, continued page 19 A Day Not To Be Forgotten September 11th has touched the lives of millions, both at home and abroad. To honor those who died and to pay tribute to the heroism and resolve of all Americans, we would like to extend an invitation to the community to visit our location, to sign a Card of Remembrance and receive a Liberty Ribbon. Wear your Liberty Ribbon with pride to show the world that the spirit of the American people will never be broken. Thank You I would like to publicly thank all the groups that took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics car show that was held August 17. Thanks goes to the following groups: • To the city council of Hastings. It was a privilege working with you on this project—your support and help was greatly appreciated. • To the law enforcement personnel—thanks for all your hard work. Your efforts really paid off. • To the merchants who donated door prizes or food, your generosity was overwhelming and played a major part in the success of this event. • To the volunteers who gave up so much of their time. It was refreshing to hear. “How can I help? • And to the owners of the show vehicles. I wish there were some way we could have given every­ one of you a trophy. You are all winners. The amount of time and effort that you have invested in your vehicle is awesome! You really do have a lot to be proud of! • And thanks to all the people that came out to look around. Your donations to help this worthwhile cause is appreciated. • Because of the people mentioned, the 1st annual Pride In Your Ride" show was a complete suc­ cess. We arc already working on plans to do it again next year. The Special Olympics people were impressed and amazed. Al! of your efforts raised quite a bit of money for the Special Olympics of Michigan. Everyone came out a winner! call him Ryan and his son will gyralc like a singer on stage and say, “My name's not Ryan. It’s AJ.," to which Wysocki will re­ ply, “OK. A J., go cat your Taler Tots." Such behavior is • completely natural for kids," who find it easy to enter fun worlds of fantasy, pretend, and dress-up, he said. “When’s the last time you dressed up?" Wysocki asked a male member of the audi­ ence. Then he said. "Never mind, we’ll talk about that later." Wysocki asked audience member Dave McIntyre of WBCH what his favorite toy was as a child. McIntyre answered. "Super­ man.” Wysocki asked McIntyre to assume the Superman stance, and McIntyre, being a good sport, assumed a bodybuilder's pose, which elicited chuckles from the audience. Wysocki asked females in the audience how many of them had an Easy Bake oven as a child. Several raised their hands. “What’s the only thing you can make in an Easy Bake oven?" Wysocki asked. “A little cupcake.” he answered himself. The oven “bakes" via a single 40-watt bulb, he said. When his sister made a cake for him, the two of them would have to “sit and wait four hours” for the cake to bake, he joked. Once his sister took out the 40watt bulb and inserted a 60-watt bulb. When he asked what she was doing, she said, “Hello! I’m broiling!" Wysocki reminisced about playing sol­ dier as a child and said there was one inter­ action used more than any other during such play. To demonstrate, he asked an audience member to stand up and shoot him the way little kids “shot" each other. The audience member obligingly pretended 09.11.2001 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB, will be held at the bank’s offices at 629 W. Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, September 17, 2002. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow al 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two directors, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. said, the event is still “miraculous.” Wysocki said he now has “two young turtles at home," ages 6 and 8, who often help him realize that life, approached with childlike wonder and simplicity, can be joyous. He said he and his family were re­ cently vacationing in Rocky Mountain Na­ tional Park in Colorado. They stood look­ ing at a sign with a big “X" on it. The sign said. “You are here." One of his sons asked, “How do they know?” The family was riding in their car when they spotted a flock of geese overhead fly­ ing in formation, Wysocki said. One of Wysocki’s sons asked the rest of the family if they knew why one side of the “V” for­ mation was longer than the other side. When everyone answered that they didn’t know, the boy answered “More geese on that side." “It’s only adults” who’ve forgotten that simple logic and perspective, Wysocki said. Adults have “taken the world and polluted it to something it shouldn’t be,” he said. Wysocki told about watching a television commercial with his son. The commercial showed two people dancing and advertised Viagra, a drug that helps with male sexual performance. Wysocki’s son said to him, “Dad, you really need to get some of that.” Wysocki asked. “Why?” His son replied, “So you can be a better dancer." “Isn’t that the beauty of being a child?" Wysocki said. “It’s all about imagination and fantasy.” Wysocki said one of his sons thinks he’s a member of the Backstreet Boys. When the son comes in for dinner, Wysocki will WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway, Hastings. Ml 4905? Tel: 269-945-2471 Member of Aiderwoods GROUP �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 29. 2002 Eugene William Reuther WOODLAND Eugene William Reuther, age 87. of Woodland, went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday. Aug. 24. 2002. Eugene was bom on Sept. 18. 1914 to William and Anna (Baitinger) Reuther at the family home in Woodland, Mich. He farmed and lived in the Woodland community his entire life. He and his wife (Frances Bom) were married on March 14. 1942 and recently held a 60th anniversary celebration with their family. Gene loved life, family, and his church. He enjoyed sharing stories with his family about his love of fanning. Gene served on the Woodland Township board for 24 years, and drove school bus for Woodland/Lakewood Public Schools for 27 years. He was a life-long member of the Zion Lutheran Church where he served as elder three different times, starting al the age of 21. Gene was preceded in death by his par­ ents; his brothers. Victor. Carl and Fred; and his sister. Frieda Reiser. Gene is survived by his wife. Frances; his two daughters. Jeanette (Eduard) Mark wan of Woodland and Barbara (Bradley) Gillaspie of Wisconsin; his six grandchil­ dren, Bradley (Debbie) Gillaspie of Ponage. Brian (Ronni) Gillaspie of Gays Mills. Wl. Byron (Jeana) Gillaspie of Galloway. OH. Andrew (Darcy) Mark wan of Woodland. Rebecca Gillaspie of Oshkosh. Wl. and Matthew (Kim) Markwart of Stanwood; his seven great grandchildren. Merry, Christian and Nathan Gillaspie. Makay and Brennan Markwart. Brady Gillaspie. and Laura Gillaspie; four sistersin-law; two brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Tuesday. Aug. 27,2002 at the Zion Lutlxnut Church. Burial was in Woodland Manorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Worship Together... George T. Bauer ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASAVTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 ajn.; Sue. day School 11:00 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Tune Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:3*1 pan.: Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road, Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 am.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12): Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-I9r. Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 ajn.; Sunday School, 10 am. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill SL) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening Bibie Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship • 8 ajn. and 10 am. Children s Chapel and Sunday School al 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 am. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7XX) p.m. Services (or Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Wonhip 11 B4U.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.' Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. »'f interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for nr>rc details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 am.; Wor­ ship 11:00 am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.: Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am.-II a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Wonhip Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thundays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 ajn. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 ajn. Morning Wonhip. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pjn. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SALNTS ANDREWS MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 pjn. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Servia; 7 XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family­ Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT UFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting St the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am.. 6:00 pjn.; Wed. 6J0 p.m. Jesus Oub for boys & girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose Mac Donald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial." For information call 1-616731*5194or I-517-852-I8O6. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. J This information on worship services is k provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Presenpnons" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan PLYMOUTH, MI - George T. Bauer, age 92, of Plymouth. Ml. with a summer resi­ dence at Gun Lake-Middleville, died Tuesday. Aug. 20. 2002. Bom in LeSueur. MN, on Aug. 28. 1909. the son of Francis and Georgina (Taylor) Bauer. He came to Hastings at the of three, attended local schools, graduated Hastings High School, went on to receive his Doctorate in Chemistry from Michigan State University. He was a captain in the Calvary R.O.T.C. program, gaining nation­ al recognition for his fencing expertise leading to his designation as Michigan State's fencing coach. He specialized in the field of air condi­ tioning. He became head of research and development at American Motors Corp., and after a brief retirement, at Ford Motor Company. Mr. Bauer was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth. Hastings Country Club, a 32degrcc Mason and a member of Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids. He married Frances L. Sage of Hastings in 1937 who survives. He was the father of George-Ann. Mary Frances and David. Grandfather of Su?anne Black. Michael Bauer, Robert. Patrick and Scott Golem. Great grandfather of seven. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and tennis. But most of all, he loved people. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 23, 2002 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis offici­ ated. Burial at Hastings' Riverside BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-2938. Min­ kler: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philip­ pian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 am.. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and IIXX) am. Sunday School for ail ages at 9:45 am. Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Bolt wood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Wonhip ScheduL. Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 am.. 10:00­ 10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from ll.*00 am.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time-' is a great lime of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Foundation, 629 W. State St.. Suite <201. Hastings. Ml 49058. Ross Scott Robinson Ross Scott Robinson passed away Aug. 20. 2002. Mr. Robinson was bom in Coloma. Mich., June 5. 1916, the youngest child of Wing David and Susie Fletcher Robinson. He attended Western Michigan University on a football scholarship where he met Helen Roselyn Smith, of South Haven. Mich. They were married on April 22. 1939. in Louisville. Ky. After graduating, he was a high school teacher and football coach in Grand Rapids. In 1943 he started working in Chicago as an engineer for the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. In 1973 he retired to South Haven where he enjoyed gardening, furniture building, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 63 years. Helen; children. Joyce Ann Sullivan, Ross Scott Robinson. Jr. (Laura Holwerda). Linda Kay Robinson (Richard Lyons). Stephan Paul Robinson (Nancy Long); three granddaughters; one great grandson; several nieces and nephews and many friends. A private memorial service will be held later. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Church of the Epiphany, South Haven. Mich. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton, Pastor Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Saturday. Aug. 31 8:00 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Sept. 1 - 8.-00 & 10:45 ajn. Wonhip; 9:30 am.. Sunday School. Tuesday. Sept. 3-7:00 p.m. Overcaters Anonymous; 7:00 p.m. Worship Committee. Wednesday. Sept. 4 - 7:00 p.m. Worship; 7:00 p.m. Sarah Circle: 8:00 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all Boon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 am. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries. Thursday. Aug. 29 • 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal - Sanctu­ ary. Saturday. Aug. 31 - 1:00-4:00 p.m. 100th birthday celebration for Mary Letson • Sharpe Hall. Sunday. Sept. 1 - 9:00 am. Tradi­ tional Worship Service - in Sanc­ tuary: 9:20 am. Children's Wor­ ship; 10:30 am. Contemporary Worship Service - outside in park­ ing lot (weather permitting); 10:50 am. Children’s Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 10:30 Sen-ice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dunng both Services. Children's Worship is available during both Services. Monday. Sept. 2 - Labor Day. Church Office Closed. Wednes­ day. Sept. 4 - 8:00 p.m. Hastings Area Ministerial Association Dining Room; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Classroom; 7:00 p.m. Hannah Ruth Circle - Deb Cleveland's home. I ^char^Dick^niceRDth LOWELL - Richard (Dick) Bruce Roth, age 66. of Lowell, passed away Aug. 24, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents. Wesley and Ruby Roth; brothers. Jerald and Don. Mr. Roth is survived by his children, Rick. Vickie (Orin) Comdure. Mike (Sandy) Roth. Bryan (Roxann) Roth. Lisa (Greg) Bowers. Mari (Rick)Onan; sister­ in-law. MaryLou Roth; nephew. Wesley Roth; nieces. Candy Speerstra, Stevie Fos; grandchildren. Ryar Roth, Nicholas and Chelsea Comdure. Kelly and Emily Roth. Bryan Ruth. Jacob Callier. Jesse and Nick Onan; great-grandson. Kaiden. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Aug. 28. 2002 at the Roth-Gerst Chapel. 305 N. Hudson. Lowell. Pastor Roger LaWarre of the First Congregational Church of Lowell, officiated. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or First Congrega­ tional Church of Lowell. Arrangements were made by Roth-Gerst Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Gerald R. "Jerry" Smith, age 61, of Hastings, died Wednesday. Aug. 21, 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Smith was bom on June II. 1941 in Brooklyn. N.Y.. the son of Robert F. and Dorothy H. (Kelly) Smith. The family moved to Hastings in 1948 and he attended Hastings schools. He was married to Connie L. Oversmith on July 18. 1964. Jerry was presently employed at Mid­ States Security Co. in Grand Rapids as a security specialist and service co-ordinator. From March 1964 until he retired in March 1989 he served in the Barry County Shcriff’s Department as a deputy and upon retirement as sergeant head of the marine division. He was previously employed at the for­ mer Leonard-Csgood and Wren Funeral Home, Miller Construction Company. Hastings Aluminum Products. Smithy’s Service Station, and Felpausch Food Stere. He was a member of Hastings Loyal Order of Moose #628. avid motorcyclist being a member of Gold Wing Rider's Ass’n and Country Two Wheelers, member Fraternal Order of Police, former member of Hastings Elk's Lodge and Hastings Kiwanis Club. Honorary Life member of the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse, recipient of the 1982 "Peace Officer of the Year” award from the State of Michigan, enjoyed woodworking and photography, long time Red Cross CPR instructor, instructor for hunting and boater safety^ participated in the McGruff Crime Dog Program, leader in the Law Enforcement Career Camp spon­ sored by Kiwanis. troop leader for Sheriff’s Dept. Explorer Scout's program, recipient of three life-saving awards. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife. Connie; sons, Bradley Smith of Elkhart. Ind. and Stephen Smith of Hastings; three grandchildren, Brian. Nicole and Alexis; sister, Kathryn (Ned) Carter of Muskegon; brother-in-law. Terry (Anna) Oversmith of DeWitt, MI; four nephews. Matthew, Glenn. Alan and John; and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents. Services were held Monday, Aug. 26, 2002 at Hastings* First Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery with Escort Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Ass’n or Charity of One’s Choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Charles Hauser MIDDLEVILLE Charles Hauser. Middleville passed away Aug. 21, 2002, at Carveth Village in Middleville. Mr. Hauser was bom on Oct. 5. 1911 in Detroit. MI. the son of Frederick and Anna (Reed) Hauser. In 1923 he moved to Middleville with his Aunts Almira and Nell Reed, whom he lived with. Mr. Hauser farmed his entire life, he was a member of the Middleville Wesleyan Church, the National Grange for over 50 years, a member of the Irving Grange and Farm Bureau for many years. He was a former square dance ccller and enjoyed singing. In 1985 he married Esther (Willison) Bates and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2002. He is survived by children: Rosalie (Kenneth) Halstead of Battle Creek. Don (Nancy) Bales of Delton. Rick (Marsha) Bates of Battle Creek. Ron (Bonnie) Bates of Camey, Ml; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews: Robert (Leslie) Brown, Janis Ferris, Arne (Tom) Havens. Freddy (Dave) Kietzman. Ann Hayes and Bill (Denice) Dick and several great and great great nieces and nephews. Mr. Hauser was also preceded in death by sisters. Marguerite Brown. Dorothy Harrison, Alice Dick and a brother. Fred Hauser and a grandson, Eric Bates. Funeral services were conducted Friday. Aug. 23. 2002. at Middleville Wesleyan Church. Pastor Mark Patchett officiated. Interment Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Middleville Wesleyan Church will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Edwina (Ebbie) McLiechey Robnolt. age 58. of Sebring. Florida, formerly of Battle Creek passed away Aug. 24. 2002 at her home following a long illness. Ebbie was bom Nov. 8, 1944 in Kentucky, the daughter of Arthur and Marie Shorter, of Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. After graduation, she was employed at Transamerica Insurance and was later a supervisor at Kellogg's where she retired. She was married to John McLiechey. and resided in Urbandale. Mich. Ebbie and John had two children, Douglas and Marie who survive and one grandson. Doug. Ebbie then married John Robnolt. and after retiring from Kelloggs, they moved to Sebring. Florida. Surviving are her husband. Jon Robnolt of Seb ring. FL; daughter. Marie of Detroit. MI; son. Douglas of Georgia; grandson, Doug of Battle Creek; sister. Clara Roy of Bedford; Brothers. David (Linda) of Ceresco; Ed (Barb) Shorter of Pennfield; Ken (Rosie) Shorter of Bellevue, and sever­ al nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Interment of cremation of remains will be held in Sebring. Honda. Notifica-tion of memorial service in Battle Creek are still pending. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation in lieu of flowers. Helena J. McCall HASTINGS - Helena J. McCall, age 84. of Hastings, died Monday. Aug. 26,2002 at her residence. She was bom Aug. 29. 1917 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Victor and Elsie (Minges) Scramlin. „ Helena married William T. McCall Aug. 29. 1936. He died Nov. 22. 1979. She was in the tailoring business fpr over 50 years. Helena was a member of the Michigan Society of Mayflower Descendants. She enjoyed the company of her family, friends and many customers over the years. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. William T. McCall; brother, Thurston Scramlin; and sister. Thelma Gilman. Surviving are a daughter. Carol Harrington of Hastings; son. Mike (Sally) McCall of Hastings; grandchildren, Michelle Warren. Kimberly (Paul) Chaffin. Kelli McCall. Kristen (Jeff) Chaffin; great­ grandchildren. Marshall arid Stephanie Warren. Cole Chaffin and Tyler Chaffin; sister, Corabelle (Harry) Harvey of Battle Creek. Visitation will be held Thursday. Aug. 29. 2002 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday. Aug. 30. 2002 at I p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements were made from Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ralph P. Mann NASHVILLE - Ralph P. Mann, age 81. of Nashville, died Saturday, Aug. 24. 2002 ar Hastings Tender Care. He was bom Sept. 25, 1920 in Alabama, the son of Jerry and Vassie (Fintcher) Mann. Ralph worked for Ford Motor Company from 1964 to 1983. He moved to Nashville in 2001 from Alabama. He was a horse enthusiast. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. Surviving is one son. Tim (Pam) Mann of Pickney; daughters. Tamra (John) Garvin of Nashville. Tangie Mann of Chcalsey; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild; sister. Naoma Taylor of Alabama. Respecting his wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Additional Obituaries Appear on Rage 17 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 - Page 7 oaal ——— — —- • Jill Daniels is introduced at the Rotary meeting of Aug. 19 while father Chris Jacoby (second from right), Club President Jeff Mansfield (left) and Membership Chairman Carl Schoessel look on. Erbs to celebrate 25th anniversary Dan and Shelley (Springer) Erb cele­ brated their 25th wedding anniversary on August 13. 2002. They have two children. Payshence and Matthew. Both Dan and Shelley are teachers at Thomapple Kellogg Schools and also reside in Middleville. Father-daughter membership grow in Hastings Rotary Club Mary Letson will turn 100 On Aug. 31. 2002. Mrs. Mary (Walters) Letson will celebrate her 100th birthday with a party hosted by her family. All friends, family and acquaintances of Mary are invited to attend the celebration on Aug. 31. 2002 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church located at 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings. MI. If you arc unable to attend please send a birthday greeting to her at Seminal Pointe. 2900 Thornhill Dr. SE. Apt. 317, Grand Rapids. MI 49546. Mrs. Letson was a long time resident of Barry County before moving to Grand Rapids. She is looking forward to seeing many of her friends and is requesting no gifts please. Slocums to observe silver anniversary Schantzes to mark golden anniversary Ralph and Mary Lou (Eggleston) Schantz of Middleville will observe their 50th wedding anniversary September 6, 2002. Relatives and friends are invited to join them at an open house, hosted by their family on Saturday, September 7, 2002 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the UAW Local Hall, 295 Washington Street, Middleville. They have five children - Greg and Cindy Wieck, Lloyd and Dawn Kilmer. John and Doris Schantz, Randy Schantz, and Bob and Karen Nicholson. They also have seven grandchildren and one great­ grandson. Please, no gifts. Dan and Jean Slocum married Aug. 27, 25 years ago in 1977. They have three chil­ dren, Brian. Brad ami Anne, who all reside in Hastings. They will be celebrating Sept. 1st al 10 a.m. at their residence. All friends and family are welcome. Rotary International opened the door of opportunity to women for membership more than a decade ago and Hastings Ro­ tary club members now are enjoying the new opportunities of sharing rotary with their daughters. Rotarian Chris Jacoby proudly intro­ duced his daughter Jill Daniels, underwriter at Hastings Mutual Insurance, as a new member at the Hastings Rotary meeting Monday, Aug. 19. Jacoby, representing the health care marketing category for Pennock Health Services, brought his daughter. Jill, into Rotary service years ago. Family oriented events made Rotary service a way of life for the Jacobys. Jill was involved in peer counseling and Stu­ dents Aagainstg Drunk Driving (SADD) in high school and college and she says she looks forward to serving the community through Rotary. Chris Jacoby said, "Now Jill can participate in Rotary as a peer of mine and I couldn’t be more proud." Jacoby isn't the first Hastings Rotarian to serve with a daughter. Dick Beduh, retired Savings and Loan category for Mainstrect Bank, shares Rotary's fellowship and "service above self" with his daughter, Sherree Newell, in the educational counsel­ ing category, representing the Hastings Area School System. Will the Father/Daughter Rotary trend continue? According to Carl Schoessel. Storm-Lawson to be wed Oct. 12 Bill and Marilyn Storm of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jessica Anne to Matthew Pearce, son of Len and Marlene Lawson of Battle Creek. Jessica is a 2002 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Family Health Center in Battle Creek. Matthew is a 2002 graduate of Gull Lake High School and is employed at Cavalier Electric in Richland. An Oct. 12, 2002 wedding is being planned at Calvary Baptist Church in Battle Creek. MI. Olson-Orlowski plan to wed in 2003 Donna Olson and the late Harvey Olson of Mason are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Shannon Olson to Joseph Orlowski Jr., son of Joseph Orlowski Sr. of Saranac and Susan Messer of Mulliken. The wedding will take place on April 12, 2003. LEGAL HOTICE Holleys gather four generations The gathering of the Holley's included the newest member, Brittany Ann Elia Rush, bom on the 26th of July. Pictured are Great Grandmother Estelia Holley, Grandmother Janie Rush. Father Kenneth Rush and Brittney. Waived 1% administration fee for 2002 taxes. Authorized August bits for $47,588 40 Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p m. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (8/29) 4400. LEGAL NOTICE f FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained win be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susan A. Mix, a single woman to New Century Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 1,2001. and recorded on October 17. 2001 in Instrument No. 1068256, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to US Bank NA.. as trustee, by an assignment dated April 11, 2002 and recorded May 3.2002 in Instrument No. 1079948, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Seven and 67/100 Dollars ($132,267.67). including interest at 11.34% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock a.m. on Thursday. October 3.2002. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1141 of the original plat of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: AnnuM 29 2002 US Bank NA. as trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequmdre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 111 Our Rte No. 100.8358 (9/26) Heard the latest buzz in Grand Rapids? DIRECTV NOW HAS YOUR LOCAL CHANNELS! $50 will be credited to your 2nd DIRECTV bill when you buy any DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System and subscribe to Local channels with your annual commitment to any TOTAL CHOICE ' package. GET A SINGLE DIRECTV9 C 5/)/$ SI^CTV,. MULTI-SATELLITE SYSTEM Including Installation New customers only Offer ends 12/31/02 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting August 13. 2002 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members and 17 guests present Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurers report for 702. Accepted Department reports Amended Cemetery »29. Accepted the petition to pave Sheffield Ad. O Kellogg Sch. Rd Adopted Mercy contract for 2002-03 Adopted Resolution 02-11 Approved collection of 3% penalty for 2002 Hastings Rotary Club Membership Chair­ man, "Families and Rotary go together naturally, so we expect more Falher/Daughter memberships to continue in the future. It’s a great way to enjoy each other’s fellowship and help our community at the same time." Rotary International is the first and old­ est service club, and the only club with rep­ resentation on the United Nations. Rotary volunteers and donations have eliminated polio from over 97% of the world's popula­ tion. and continue efforts to eradicate it completely. Rotary also offers four avenues of service: Vocational. Club, Community and International. For more infomation about open categories for membership in the Hastings Rotary, call Schoessel at 948­ *3995 After $50 OTtM from DIRECT/ Get over 130 channels including your favorite Local Channels for just $39.99 a month Annual commitment required when you subscribe to the TOTAL CHOICE PLUSwith Local Channels programming package. Don’t wait another minute — see your retailer and GET DIRECTV SERVICE NOW! 130 W. State Street Downtown Hastings Appliances 616-945-4284 DIRECTV An cutrwea DttCIV oeafer ■MywynAMMvtdHMi DSI£CTV»r»<CMnolpw*ec»jtseerwUS ,,_o»<3tr~«W-nsc<rwD«£CTVI SOURCE Open Moo -Frt 9am - 8pm Saturday 9-5 30. Closed Sunday �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 29. 2002 LEGAL SYNOPSIS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD AUGUST 20. 2002 All Board Members present Purpose of meeting to adopt Special Assessment Resolution More information needed ar d no action taken June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Robert Mack. Supervisor (8/29) NOTICE 0 F F 0 REC L0SURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the condition of a certain Mortgage made by Emmett D. Caraway. Sr and Linda K Caraway, husband and wife, and Jami Bilbrey, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. dated February 7. 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on March 8. 2000, in Document No. 1041870. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of $119,538.15, and no pro­ ceedings having been instituted to recover the debt new remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained m sad Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby pven that on October 3. 2002, at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: PARCEL D: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST UNE OF SECTION 19 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 1180 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 360 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION. THENCE EAST 1176.6 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 Line OF SAID SECTION TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE THEREOF. THENCE SOUTH 360 FEET ALONG SAID WEST 1/8 LINE: THENCE WEST 11804 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AND TOGETH­ ER WITH AN EASEMENT 35 FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PAR­ CEL. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH LIES 2.5 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL AND PARALLEL THEREWITH. APPURTENANT TO ABOVE DESCRIBED PAR­ CEL AND PARCEL ADJOINING THE NORTH SIDE THEREOF The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated August 15 2002 (9/26) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD AUGUST 14, 2002 All Board Members and 10 guests present Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ ing and treasurer's report. Accepted resignation of 1st Responder Jack Audette. Accepted retirement of Firefighter Donald Coy Approved leave of absence for Firefighter Jeff Warren. Approved Elwood Grassi as probationary member of Fire Department. Approved installation of rumble strips on Pilei Rd at M-37 Hwy Treasurer given permission to attend Fall Conference. Supervisor directed to purchase 3 plaques for Fire Department. Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor (8Z29) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G. Love. Attorney. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between Joshua Warner ("Mortgagor*) and Washtenaw Mortgage Company ("Mortgagee") dated October 26. 2001 and recorded November 5. 2001 at Document No 1069223, Page 1 through 16. Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. as uf Aug. 2,2002, the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand. Seven Hundred Thirty Four and 24/l00ths Dollars ($102,734.24). including interest at 7.375% per anaum. together with a per diem increase of $19.74 from and after August 2. 2002 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Michigan, at 1 o'clock in the after­ noon on Thursday, September 26. 2002. Said mortgaged premises are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, commonly known as 1305 S. Hanover Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and legally deserbed as: Part of Lot 8 of Supervisor s Glasgow's Addition according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 3. described as beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 8; thence South 89° 30' East 337.1 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 8. thence North 00° 5'30" East 100 50 feet along the East lot line; thence North 89* 30' East 336.93 feet to the West tine of Lot 8; thence Soutn 00* 11* West 100.50 fern to toe place of beginning. PPN: 08-55-250-008-0 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600 3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sate. Nqsuit or proceeding at law has been institutod to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Dated: August 9. 2002. Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G. Love. Attorney. PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue, NW Suite 606 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 771-9500 (9/12) Labor Day Holiday Deadlines for unto | Th.^Sun.^ndNews | rORPLEVI I hi- Ptuplf Ptiprv new: AmlW.QOP. Z*^riews - Display Advertising Deadlines ji for The Reminder, The Sun and News, The Lakewood News and the Maple Valley News will be / Thursday, August 29 at Noon. - Classified Deadlines ~ ' for The Sun and News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News, will be Friday August 30 at Noon. Deadline for The Reminder will be Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K. Vickery (ongtoal mort­ gagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1998. and recorded on October 29. 1998. Instrument No. 1020061. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-SEVEN AND 10/100 dollars ($46,577.10). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute -n such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Coun , Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEViLLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet. thence East 200 feet thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: Auoust 29 2002 FOR INFORMATION. FLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roads. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200224940 Cougars (9/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreciomire Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kim A. Aspgren and Nancy S. Aspgren (original mort­ gagors) to Wilmington National Finance, inc., Mortgagee, dated January 22. 2001. and record­ ed on January 30.2001 In Uber Doc *1054436 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bank of New York, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated May 28.2002, which was recorded on June 26. 2002, in Uber Doc *1082833 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUN­ DRED SIXTY-ONE AND 13/100 dollars (S1g.261.13). including Interest m 11.150% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on September 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southeast quarter of Section 17. Town North, Range 7 West, described as commencing at the center of said Section 17. thence South 88 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on the East and West quarter line 880.00 feet to the place beginning of this description, thence continuing South 39 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East on said quarter line 256.58 foot, thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes 34 seconds East parallel with the North and South eight tine of the Southeast quarter. 1135.91 feet, thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 24 seconds East 1565.66 feet to the East Section line; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds West on same 529.90 feet to the North tine of the South 3/4 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast quarter of said Section, thence North 98 degrees 39 min­ utes 36 seconds West on same. 1801.39 feet, thence North 00 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds West. 1652.65 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 1 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mort­ gagee. in which case the redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: August 1.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs-A 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200128533 Mustangs-A (8/29) Friday August 30 at 5 p.m. r 1111111111111111 ii— Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Drive 14809385 Open 7 Day's (616) 948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings Pennock Energy crisis Dear Annie: I am writing in response to “Kate in California," whose young son is full of energy in public. She said she often gets angry looks and nasty comments re­ garding his rambunctious behavior. Your advice was good, but please suggest' to Kate that she take her son off sugar, food colorings and food additives. It works for my grandsons. - Iowa Granny. Dear Iowa: Thanks for the suggestion. Several readers also recommended that Kate’s son be tested for ADHD - an excel­ lent idea. Desperate mom Dear Annie: My mother is the most ma­ nipulative person 1 know. When 1 married 25 years ago, my husband and I moved across the country in order to be away from Mom. Last year. Mom retired and moved to our city. She purchased a home a block away, and our lives have been a living hell since. Mom calls me at least five times a day to say she’s going to stop by. If I don’t pick up the phone, she leaves a message that she’s coming over. I have said it’s not a conve­ nient time, that we’re eating dinner, that I have a headache, that my husband is sleep­ ing - no excuse will deter her. She sees nothing wrong with what she is doing. How can I put an end to Mom’s unpleas­ ant intrusions? - New Mexico Nancy. Dear Nancy: Your mother sounds desper­ ate for your love and attention, and doesn’t know how to get it. You are not obligated to let her in your front door every time she stops by. She isn’t getting the hints you are dropping, so be more direct. Stand by the door and tell her, “Mom, we cannot visit with you now. I’ll call you when it’s convenient.’’ Then close the door. Repeat this until she gets the mes- The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for vacant positions on the Elected Officials Compensation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office on the 3rd floor of the courthouse and must be returned no later than 500 p.m. on Friday. September 6. 2002. DELTON DECORAUNG . Atolr*140"*1- P,0«r'«if»f ' sage. Harsh? Yes. but it’s the only way you’re going to get her to show more re­ spect for you. Meanwhile, call Mom more often, and take her out for coffee now and then. Try to get her involved in some community activ­ ities or volunteer work. She should meet people. When Mom is doing something worthwhile, she will be less intrusive. Judging Suzie Dear Annie: I have known “Suzie” for 10 years. Her 3-year-old son. “Adam." is friends with my child. Suzie has been mar­ ried numerous times - each relationship more disastrous than the last. She has three children from three different fathers and a few stepchildren as well. Suzie recently married “Chuck.” and they are expecting a child. Chuck has kids from his previous two marriages. Also, Suzie’s first husband has children from one of his other marriages, and sometimes they stay with Suzie. Chuck and Suzie have a small, three-bedroom apartment, and it is impossi­ ble to keep track of which kids are living there and whose kids they are. I realize there’s not much 1 can do about Suzie and the way she selects the men in her life. However, I AM concerned about Adam. 1 have been avoiding Suzie lately because I have no idea how to explain to my toddler who all these kids are and why they are living in Suzie’s house. What should I do? - Shocked in St Pete, Fla. Dear Shocked: Stop judging Suzie, and accept her as she is because you cannot change her. Be her friend and a stable influ­ ence for her son. Meanwhile, tell your chil­ dren these kids are Adam’s brothers and sis­ ters. He doesn't need the details. Crazy love Dear Annie: I have been having an affair with “Tyrone” for six years. His wife does­ n’t know a thing about it. Last year, I be­ came pregnant, and we now have a son to­ gether. Tyrone does not pay any support for the child because he doesn’t want his wife to find out about us. Also, since the birth, Tyrone rarely comes by to see me and does­ n’t spend any time with his son. I want Tyrone to be more caring toward both of us. Don’t tell me to stop seeing him. I am crazy in love. - Desperate Single Mom in New Jersey. Dear Single Mom: You should not be let­ ting Tyrone off the hook so easily. He wants you to raise his child without any emotional or financial support from him. Tyrone is a jerk. You don’t want to give him up? Fine. But you are asking for a lifetime of trouble if you don't hold him responsible. Young love Dear Annie: 1 am a 15-year-old girl and have been dating “Man" for over a year. He is 18. We are in love, and Man says he wants to marry me someday. My parents like him a lot and are in favor of our rela­ tionship. The only problem is, Man hates the way I dress. I weigh slightly over 100 pounds and wear a size 2. Malt says I should wear baggy clothes because he doesn’t want other guys to check me out. I don’t dress slutty, but loose clothing makes me feel sloppy and fat. Matt is usually sweet to me and buys me presents for no reason at all. Please don’t say I’m too young to be in love. This is the real thing. However, I’m worried that his need to control my clothing might be a problem later on. - Worried in Maine. Dear Maine: You should quite mature, but I can’t say the same about Matt. You are wise to recognize that his obsession with your appearance is unhealthy. It indicates insecurity, possessiveness and jealousy not good trails. You may be in love, but you are still young and have many years ahead of you. Marriage should be a lifetime commitment Give yourself the luxury of waiting before you commil io Man. You want to make the right choice. frecfftxr augury • imut *mt/u Mtn t nur ■ rmttu ntmm • mrtrirr • ttrrir mtt • KHtt • nrrtjt nrnris ‘ Mtrtrti msr/rs • rtnirrttrnrs ‘iiHunr stnrt rrtrnrt ■ arunrt • Kras • rttrs • utrs fku A, *'**«»«» tn Boozin buddies Desr Annie: My husband and I have a problem we don’t know how to handle. "John’s” parents died a few years ago. He has two sisters, and we adore them and the ir families. We used to get together fre­ quently, meeting for dinner or taking short trips, but not anymore. Two years ago. John quit drinking. Alco­ hol was clearly becoming a problem in our marriage, and the entire family was pleased that he finally did something about it. How­ ever. since then, his sisters rarely call and never invite us to go out with them. I know they enjoy a cocktail or two at dinner, but I have assured them that their social drinking is not a problem for John. He can handle it. Regardless of my words, his sisters have not asked out out. They insist they are not abandoning John and his abstention has nothing to do with the fact that we no longer see them. This is the only family John has and he misses them. I do, too. Any suggestions? Lonely in Eau Claire, Wis. Dear Eau Claire: Congratulations to John for giving up alcohol. Unfortunately, his sisters feel uncomfortable drinking around him and apparently don’t want to stop drinking. If they cannot resist alcohol around John, they may have the same prob­ lem he has - which is another reason they may be avoiding you. Instead of waiting for them to phone, call them up, and invite them over for dinner or out to a restaurant. When they see how easy it is for John to be in their presence, even if they have a cocktaii. they will be more apt to include you in their future plans. Don’t give up. NOTICE 11111111 ■■■■■■— Pennock Pharmacy' by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar erruuru MU «Ml usru n ru»t aruituct HH23-6"i Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQcreato'S-com. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, do Creators Syndicate. 5777 W Century Blvd.. Suite 700, Los Angeles. CA 90045. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read featizes by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �Th. Hastings Banner - Thursday August Z». 2002 - Page 9 Fifty Years Down Memory Lane: Adie’s Story By Joyce Weinbrecht Don and Adie Eckman attended the unveiling and dedication of a statue of Audie Murphy in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas. The statue was crafted by sculptor Gorddn Thomas and was dedicated in memory of all of the those who served in the war. Audie Murphy was bom in Hunt County, Texas, joined the United States Army in Greenville and later became the most deco­ rated American soldier in World War II. He then starred in over 40 movies before his death in a plant crash in 1971. The 10-foot statue is sitting on a five foot granite marble base and is patterned after a photo from the movie “To Hell and Back,” which is the story of Murphy’s war experi­ ence. The statue is located near Highway Inter­ state 30. Don and Adie Eckman attended the ded­ ication, which was held outside of the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum on June 23,2002. Don. as one of the people serving under Murphy, shared some of his memories of his memories of the events he has of serv­ ing with Audie Murphy. Now, Adie’s memories of these years: She writes: “One interesting bit of my families’ his­ tory is the following information that was in with something my Mom gave me. My Grandma Addie's father. B. Franklin San­ bum enlisted in Company 1, 15th Infantry, on Feb. 10, 1862, at 18 years of age. He mustered out at Little Rock, Ark., on Aug. 13, 1865 as a second lieutenant. Note that Don served in the 15th Infantry 81 years later, quite a coincidence. “My earliest memories are when I was about 6 or so, as I remember living in a house my parents rented near Grand Ledge. Mich. The first Christmas I remember was one when I heard an airplane on Christmas Eve and asked my Dad if Santa was flying because there was no snow? “I started school at Aldrich, at the west edge of Grand Ledge, and had a little over one mile to walk and recall having several different lunch boxes because I had the habit of hitting boys over the head when they picked on me. Dad never punished me. but encouraged me to always defend myself and I always have. Guess it paid off because the boys never bothered me much after that. “About this time was when my Grandpa and Grandma Haddix's house burned, as I vividly recall the fire engine passing me as I walked home from school. I ran. crying, toward home, thinking it was our house burning as it was in line with my grandpar­ ents’ horn;, which was across Grand River a mile beyond our house. Grandpa and Grandma were not at home at the time and lost everything but a piano bench and their pet cal, which was saved by a neighbor who discovered the fire. Grandpa and Grandma and their pet cat moved to another of their farms upon the hill overlooking the Grand River where the cat always slept on my feet when I stayed overnight with them, which I often did. “We moved to three different farm hous­ es during my young elementary years and during this time my only brother was bom. When he was about 2 years old, I was try­ ing my hand at golf, using a little kids hoe to hit a tin can. I didn’t know Dick was behind me and I hit him in the head with the hoe. Mom rushed him to the doctor in an old truck we had. as my Dad had the fami­ ly car and we lived quite a ways from town. Dick vomited when given ether and actual­ ly choked, turning blue and frightening the doctor and nurse. They proceeded to clear Dick’s throat, giving him an airway. They sewed up his head and everyone survived, but I’ll remember the event until my dying day. “Life was hard for a growing family, but Dad and Mom managed to keep us fed and clothed by fanning, raising watermelons, strawberries, raspberries and having a small saw mill to do custom work. “I recall our having a German shepherd dog named Quecnie. Dad used to stake her out in the watermelon patch to discourage poacher. The dog got pretty ugly when she had pups and I was the only one she let near her. It was my job to feed and water her. “I remember letting her loose once when Dad didn’t know it. He came out on the porch in his underwear to scold me. Queenie didn’t like his tone of voice and made a beeline for the porch. Dad saw her coming and went through the screen door without opening it. but did manage to slam the door before Queenie reached his underwear. Needless to say, 1 remembered not to let her loose again and Dad gave her away soon after that. “I recall having an old Victrola and one of our records was 'Ice Cream. You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream, Rah. Rah. The unveiling of the statue of Audie Murphy in Greenville. Texas in June of 2002. Adie and Don Eckman during their courtship days. Gordon Thomas, who sculpted the Murphy statue. Rah.' Our cousin, Irene, spent some time with us one summer and we were having a ‘jam’ session in the front year. She lost her balance, fell into the chair where the records were and that was the end of that record. “About this time my oldest sister, Gert, was driving, we had a Ford Model A that had a rumble seat. We three oldest girls got to peddle berries which we had picked and I got to ride in the rumble seal. That is the only thing that 1 liked about raising berries. I still can’t eat raspberries because they remind me of the scratches I always got when picking berries. “When moving to the Crossman farm, across from Lee and Neva Barnes, I changed schools and attended Partlow School. I was the only one my age. but there were three older boys ahead of me. 1 shall always remember the teacher I had in the seventh grade. Her name was Miss Greely, just newly graduated from college and start­ ing her first teaching assignment. She stayed at Teddy Roger’s home, one of the older boys I spoke of. She was from Grand Rapids and once took me to spend the weekend al her parents’ home. What a thrill! In my first train ride, we took the Chesapeake and Ohio from Grand Ledge to Grand Rapids. “I was introduced to city life at its finest as she was from quite a well to do family. I even got to attend a Catholic church and this was in the day when outsiders were not welcomed in Catholic churches. Another thing I am grateful for is that our country school allowed an evangelist to come once a week and have a Bible story, sing songs and ask any questions we wanted to. His name was Mr. Bukema and I have often thought about what an influence this made in my life. “While living on the Crossman farm my Dad did custom threshing besides farming my grandparent farm and the farm where we lived. The fanners that he threshed for often didn’t have cash with which to pay Dad, so he took whatever they offered, gar­ den produce, grain, cattle, sheep, pigs, a boat and even a pony. “She was only a colt, when Dad brought her home. We named her Quecnie and had to feed her warm cow’s milk, as she was newly weaned from her mother. She quick­ ly became the family pet and would come up on the back porch and into the house to get her milk, if we let her. The days seemed long before she was finally large enough to ride, but ride her we did. “We could not afford a saddle and it became a real challenge to try to keep on her back when she became too fat on all the rich milk she loved. She never outgrew her STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate FILE NO. 2002-23496-DE Estate of DESSOLYN ROSS Dated of Birth: August 22.1924 TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. DESSOLYN ROSS, who lived at 1000 DAVID DRIVE. HASTINGS. Michigan dted July 19. 2002. Creditor* of the decedent ere notified that all claim* against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to DANYA K. UVERANCE. named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both foe probate court al 220 W. COURT ST.. STE. 302. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ cation of this notice. August 23. 2002 WILLINGHAM & COTE P.C. EMILY S. 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LEAP offers a "hands on" learning environment and small class sizes If it's time for you to get back to school because the fobs you get are not what you want, then it's time to call John Clarey at (616) 347-7770. Lakewood LEAP 3710 W. Tupper Lake Road Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 Solos 83* Teams 83* Don Eckman speaking to the crowd gathered at the dedication of the statue of Audie Murphy, June, 2002. love of milk and I can recall several ties get­ ting in wrong with my Dad because if she possibly could do it, she would get into the alleyway of the bam where the milk cans were sitting and manage to get her nose under the lid and stick her head in and drink. Of course, by that time the cream had risen to the top and she really got fat Thai’s when Dad discovered the reason our milk wasn’t testing very high in butterfat. Dad had a pretty hot temper and threatened to get rid of the pony if I didn’t keep better control of her. “In 1938 Grandpa Haddix became ill with pneumonia. I remember staying with them to help Grandma and it was at this time that R.E.A. installed electricity in the area. I distinctly remember Feb. 12, Lin- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* bean made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by ANTHONY W. EISNER *k/a WAYNE EIS­ NER, an unmarried man, Mortgagor, to MORT­ GAGE CENTER. LC. Mortgagee, dated March 6, 2001, and recorded on March 14, 2001, in Document No. 1056742, Barry County Records, Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 63/100 ($125,575.63). including interest al 7.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. September 12.2002. Said premises are situated in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE EAST 55 ROOS; THENCE SOUTH 740 FEET; THENCE WEST 55 ROOS; THENCE NORTH 740 FEET TO BEGINNING Tax Parcel I D. *08-006-036-014-00. The redemption period shall bo twelve months torn the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: July 23. 2002 Mortgage Center. LC. Mortgagee Holzman Ritter. LeDuc & Moody, PLLC By: Charles J. Holzman Attorney for Mortgagee 28366 Frantoin Road Southfield. Michigan 48034 (8/29) coin’s birthday, the power was turned on. The Christmas of 1937 Grandpa and Grandma were given lamps, a toaster, iron and other luxuries. How privileged I felt to be at their house when all these new appli­ ances could be put to use. The joy was soon turned to sorrow as my grandfather died on Washington’s birthday the same year, 1938. “That spring we moved in with my Grandma Haddix, but I still went to Partlow School, only walked the opposite side of the four mile square as the school was one and a half miles away. This meant that 1 was within one mile of my best friend, Helen Jones. We spent lots of ovemighters at each others homes and her mom, Emily, offered to pick me up for church and Sunday School, every Sunday. Praise God for this is my first memory of attending church and thus an opportunity to learn of Jesus, whom I was curious about because of the school experience I spoke about with the traveling evangelist, Mr. Bukema. “A word to my grandchildren - remember how I drive silly when turning into our dri­ veway? I always scoot down in the seat and peek over the steering wheel and say ‘I’m Emily.’ Well, this is the Emily I was refer­ ring to. my best friend's Mom, Emily Jones. “One day several years ago, shortly before she died, I went and visited her and thanked her for introducing me to church and my first opportunity to learn of Jesus. Everyone starts some place and this is how I started to grow as a child of God. Notice of Mortgage Forecfoeure Sato THIS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MRJTARY DUTY. 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Ml al 1:00 pm., on September 19. 2002. Said premise* are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 12. Block 16 of Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Uber 1 of Ptats. on page 55. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accoroance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: Auoust 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200222589 Raptors(9/5) COVENANT TRANSPORT- 1 888 MORL PA(1888 G6 7 3729> Middleville New Home Shouse OPEN BY APPOINTMENT for 3 bedroom. 2 bath, walkout ranch on 2.4S acres. Paved road. Central air. Large garage. SALE within city limits of Hastings 819 L Madison Two bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinished basement. New roof on garage and house, new outside plumbing. Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms, living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Also, all of interior has been freshly painted. Phone: 1-616-262-9702 Setter: Malachi King Asking Price: $80,000 For Sale/Trade/Lease Also Building New Homes on our lot or yours. _____ We take trades. Sundberg Realty & rn Builders, LLC —______ 891-8148 Nextel 616-437-2034 — �hnge 10 -The Mailings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 FOOTBALL • SOCCER • BASKETBALL • TENNIS • GOLF • TENNIS • CROSS COUNTRY Defense will help young coach in his first season Hastings' football shows its muscle before the season gets underway (front row from left) Chad Ferguson. Jake Heuss. Drew Bowman, Aaron Snider, Dustin Bow­ man, B.J. Donnini, Cullen McKeough, Josh Bailey, Joe Arens (second row) Jeff Huey. Ryan Ferguson, Bryan Meyers, Heath Augustine, Beau Furrow, Nick Storm. Justin Lambert, Steven Tyrrell, Bruce Carpenter. Andrew Ferguson, (third) manager Shane Henry, Tom Rowse, Caleb Case, Heath VanBelkum, Adam Case. Dan Blair, Mark Ferrall, Kyle Makley, Matt Aspinall, manager Andrew Matthews, (fourth) coach Dustin GUI, Matt Windes, Brett Donley. Evan Anderson, Jake Armour, Jake Tuthill, Greg Bergeron, Joey Aspinall, Scott Redman, coach Matt Armstrong, (back) coach Jamie Murphy, Randy Haire. Jesse Miller. Nathan Muuro, Joel Roger, Mike Kiffer, Nathan Selby. Donnie Converse, head coach Kyle DeHom. coach Pat Coltson The Hastings' varsity soccer team has a new coach this year, but an experienced de* fense will help the keep the Saxons in a lot of games this year. Coach Andrew Wilkinson has seniors Josh Milleson, Cody White, Peter Gole, and Ben Jacobs all returning to the defen­ sive side of the field. Chad Girrbach is a sophomore who also saw time on defense last season. They'll be protecting the Saxon net with newcomer, sophomore Scott Al­ lerding who Wilkinson says will be strong between the posts. Senior Corey Shafer is back with junior Scott Larsen in the midfield. Aaron Fortier a sophomore who was with the varsity as a freshman will join them in the midfield when he isn't playing forward. Seth Higbcy is a senior who returns to the Saxons' front line along with sopho­ more Andrew Vincent. Wilkinson says that the midfield should be smart this season even though midfield­ ers Tom Girrbach, Jon Hollister, Justin Sel­ leck. Jacob Elliot and Brian McKeough arc all new to the Saxons' vauity this fall. Wilkinson calls it a young team, but says potential exists for that to become a strength. Being an O-K Gold contender and fin­ Hastings' soccer ready to begin a new season (front row from left) Jon Hollister, Ben Jacobs. Cody White, Justin Selleck, goalkeeper Scott Allerding, Josh Milleson, Aaron Fortier. Brian McKeough. (back) coach Andrew Wilkinson, Corey Shafer, Matt Hoffman, Peter Gole, Jacob Elliot. Scoh Larsen, Chad Girbach. Andrew Vincent, Tom Girrbach. ishing the season with a strong MHSAA tournament showing are the goals that Wilkinson has put out there for his team. There’s no reason to shoot for anything less at this point of the season. Caledonia. Unity Christian, and South Christian are the teams that Wilkinson sees as being the big­ gest obstacles to their conference goal. The Saxons split their first two games this season and will be host Marshall today (Thursday Aug. 29). They then travel to Middleville to take on the Trojans Tuesday Sept. 3 before hosting Sparta Thursday Sept. 5. Only four returning starters, one new head coach Coach Kyle DeHom spent last season as the Saxons’ jayvee football coach and the three years before that as the coach of the freshman team. There isn’t much more ex­ perience on the field than there is on the sidelines for the Saxons this season. Seniors B.J. Donnini and Dustin Bow­ man both have been on the varsity squad for three seasons. Donnini will see time at fullback and tight end on offense and as a linebacker on defense. Another sen .or Josh Bailey expects to split time with Donnini at the tight end po­ sition. Although Bowman is starting his third season on the varsity this will be his first season at quarterback. 6-5 2701b senior Donnie Converse will be the only starter returning on the offen­ sive line. Inexperience on the O-line is a major question mark for DeHom. If the line can learn how to play quickly the rest of the offense should come together nicely. New starters Nathan Selby, Aaron Snider, Greg Bergeron, and Dan Blair are going to be the key to the Saxon offense. They’ll be looking to protect both Bow­ mans in the backfield. QB Dustin and jun­ ior running back Drew Bowman. Drew and Dustin Bowman will also be a defensive backs in what DeHom says will be the strongest unit on the team. Dustin KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER 2950 W. M-179 Hwy 948-9500 Bowman returns to his position at free safety. A position at which he earned all conference honors a year ago. “He sees the field and gets a good break on the ball," says DeHom. The strong defensive backfield will only make the rest of the defense stronger. “It’ll give the linebackers freedom to blitz and stunt more,” according to DcHom. Back on offense, junior fullback Keith Van Bclkum is a strong runner. DeHorn says, “you don't want to get in his way. He’ll put you down.” Joe Arens should be catching quite a few balls for the Saxons this season as well as seeing time as a DB. Chad and Ryan Ferguson arc twins that DcHorn describes as “small, but very lough.’ They’ll both see time in the slot on offense. On defense they’ll be defensive backs and maybe even sec time at outside linebacker positions. Their other brother Andrew Ferguson could see time at line­ backer or tight end and will do the punting for the Saxons. DcHorn expects South Christian and Wayland to be '.he toughest teams in the O­ K Gold this year and that Kenowa Hills and Sparta have really turned their programs around. The Saxons begin their season Fri­ day night Aug. 30 by traveling to Lake­ wood to take on the Vikings. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 948-8555 328 S. Broadway. Hastings 945-4030 945-3252 BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N Industrial Park. Hastings 945-3431 STAFFMARK 945-2491 136 E. State St. Hastings 948-2963 Seven out of the ten players on coach Steve Laubaugh’s lady Saxon basketball team this season are seniors. Laura Dipert returns at point guard after last year's all-conference and all-county performance. Dipert averaged double-digits in scoring last season. Niki Noteboom is back at forward. She and Dipert have both been on the squad for all three of Laubaugh’s years as varsity coach. 325 N. Hanover, Hastings GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 122 W State St. Hastings Five senior starters for girls’ basketball team Temporary & Direct Placements 725 WState St. Suite B. Hastings ALLSTATE TOM SAUNGUE AGENCY HODGES JEWELRY The small and quick Saxon Varsity girls’ basketball squad (from left) Molly Alderson, head coach Steve Laubaugh, Jami Shilling. Tiffany Howell. Amber Thomas. Niki Noteboom, Jenna Bryans, Laura Dipert. Kelsey Howell. Cassie Meade, manager Samantha Wallace, and Amber Peck. PONDEROSA STEAKHOUSE "Tafr Another Taste" 227 S. Market, Hastings Seniors Molly Alderson, Tiffany Howell, and Amber Thomas round out the Saxon’s starting five. Laubaugh is pretty confident in his team this season even though they are a little on the small side. “We have to make sure we get out and run the floor pretty well. Push the tempo.” Before they can push the tempo on the offensive end Laubaugh says they need to work on their team defense and being in the 241 E. State Rd. 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DANIEL GOLE 121 W Woodlawn. Hastings 948-2244 STATE FARM INSURANCE J-AD GRAPHICS Paul Peterson 1215 N. Broadway. Hastings Quality Printers & PuWistiers 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. Hastings 948-8001 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thu.bday, August 29. 2002 - Pagd 11 PREVIEWS continued... Summerfest Run results announced Hastings’ golfers are already out on the course, (front row from lettjBnan Doozan, Pete Swiatek, Brad Kidder. Travis McMillan. Andy Griggs, (back) coach Bruce Kru­ ger. Dan Hodges. Justin Prat. Eric Schiedel. Brian DeVries. The 2002 Hastings' tennis teams consist of Tara Dunn. Chelsie Passmore, Katie McKinney. Nicole cordray, Kayla Clark, Alli Bryans. Anna Lawrence, Nicole Noviskey, Noelle Heath, Chelea Standler, Sophie Stavale, kristi Tolger, Launie Karrar, Alli­ son Cooney, Ashley Gibson, Jenny Shaw, Christy Storm. Courtney Barnard, Jessica Slater. Farren Gibson, Alesix Baker, Christy Pohja. Mariah Bachert, Sara Bustance, Whitney Johnson. Jessica Hendershot, Jenr.y Johnson, Angie Norris, Megan Butler, Margo Cooklin, Danielle Drumm, Holly Wilson. Dani Groggins. Shelby Bryant. Kayla Ellsworth. Sam Sleevi, Brianna Wescott. Rachel Pohja. Emily Dreyer, Amanda Van Buren, and coaches Lisa Cooklin and Rich Pohja Hastings has more runners this year, still need to improve Coach Paul Fulmer likes that the number of participants is up for his Saxon boys’ and girls’ cross country teams this fall. Many of his runners took part in last weekend’s Hastings’ Summerfest run as part of preseason training, but Fulmer says that “we need to continue to improve our conditioning.” The Saxon girls finished sixth in the tough O-K Gold last season. Sophomore Catherine Fish, and seniors Sarah Clevenger and Arica Newton are the key returnees from that squad. Right now Newton is battling a broken hand which has slowed down her conditioning a little. Erin Hcmcrling, junior, is a key new­ comer to Fulmer’s squad who he says will be looking “to get over some injuries” and to improve throughout the season. Seniors Joel Gibbons and Chris Rounds arc the top two runners who return to the Saxons’ boys’ cross team this season. They’re followed by Brad Wentworth, Nick Sinclair, and Miles Warren who all are returning to the team for their senior seasons. The boys’ top new runners arc sopho­ more Jeremy Miller and freshman David Peterson. There is also a host of runners “looking to move up” when they gain more experience according to Fulmer. For their season opener Wednesday Sept. 4 the Saxons will travel to face an excellent BASKETBALL, continued... to be very tough. South Christian, who Laubaugh expects *o reload rather than re­ build. and Kenowa Hills are the teams that he secs fighting at the top of the confer­ ence. Then there is a second level Lau­ baugh hopes his Saxons will compete in with teams like Wyoming Park and Unity Christian. The girls season began Tuesday Aug. 27 at Lakewood. Ionia will visit Hastings on Thursday Aug. 29 then the Saxon’s don’t play again until the TK Trojans come to town Sept. 10. Wayland team at Johnson Park. Hastings' first home meet isn’t until Sept. 18 when they host Kenowa Hills. Youth and enthusiasm keys for Saxon golf team How quickly the youth can develop will determine how the Saxon’s boys golf team will shoot this season. Enthusiasm will be the strength of this years squad, who coach Bruce Krueger hopes will find a place in the middle of the conference standings at the end of the sea­ son. Senior Brian Devries, and junior class­ mates Pete Swiatek, Justin Pratt, and Brian Doozant, are all returning letter winners from last years tcamthat finished with a 9-7 record in the O-K Gold. Krueger expects South Christian and Caledonia to be fighting at the top of the conference this year. The Saxon’s shot ycslerday(Aug. 28) at Ironwood golf course against Wyoming Park and Kenowa Hills. They'll be host South Christian and Unity Christian at Hastings Country Club on Sept. 4. TEAM PHOTOS by White’s Photography of Hastings Saxon tennis returns eight letter-winners Having cigi.i new tennis courts and eight returning letter winners is a good way to start the girls’ tennis season. This year’s Saxons* tennis team is led by senior captain Amanda Vanburen. Vanbu­ ren, the Saxons’ first singles player, fin­ ished last season 12-4 with an O-K Gold all conference medal to boot. Junior captain Margo Cooklin moves up a spot into the second singles position. Ac­ cording to Coach Rich Pohja, “ground strokes and focus will make Margo hard to beat." Third singles player Danielle Drumm and fourth singles Shelby Bryant are both making the “big move up to singles” after competing on doubles teams a year ago. Seniors Megan Butler and Dani Goggins moved around between singles and doubles positions last season. This year they are to­ gether as the Saxons’ first doubles team. The second doubles team pairs seniors Emily Dryer and Rachel Pohja who both had limited experience with the varsity team last year. Samantha Sleevi, Holly Wilson, Angie Norris, and Ashley Gibson are all moving up from last year’s jayvee squad to see doubles action with the varsity this year. The Saxons' season is already underway. They host Caledonia on Aug. 28 in the con­ ference opener. Coach Pohja expects the Scots to be one of the top teams in the league this season along with South Chris­ tian and Unity Christian. He says that he is looking for his team to break the .500 hump this season and finish in the top half of the O-K Gold. Saxon cross country has a rocky road to run this season (top area from left) Brian McLaughlin, Brad Wentworth, Joel Gibbons, Tim Bowerman. Chris Rounds, Jared Ford. Nick Sinclair, (bottom area) Catherine Fish, Devin Jordan, Jessica Newton, Arica Newton, Jena Johnson, Sarah Clevenger, Amanda Hurless, Erin Hemeriing, (front) ccach Paul Fulmer, (missing Miles Warren, Jeremy Miller, David Peterson) tending theirgames! A 5K Run Men’s 13 and under - Jon Barry, Battle Creek. 14. 19:57; Nicholas Tecca. Parch­ ment 26. 21:06; Alec Bolthouse. Bellevue, 43. 22:25; Ethyn Clark. Hastings, 93. 25: 44; Justin Von der Hoff. Hastings, 99, 26: 01; Mark Carrier. Allo. 100. 2602; Connor Tuck. Battle Creek. 139. 30-.21: Brett Romanowski. Lake Orion. 158. 33: 32: Bobby Spitzley. Lake Odessa. 163m 34: 53. Women’s 13 and under - Emily Boll­ house. Bellevue. 82. 2500; Karen Aug­ ustine. Battle Creek. 84, 2505; Elizabeth Olenzek. Bellevue. 85. 2505; Krista Whitten. Battle Creek. 96. 25:50; Anna Cisler. Kentwood. 104. 26:14; Lora Cook. Bellevue. 109; 26:58; Casey Counts. Battle Creek. 110, 2705; Stephanie Essenmacher, Banle Creek. 113. 27:26; Alyssa Bower­ man. Middleville. 128. 29:11; Amanda Evilsizor. Wayland, 171,4121. Men's 14 to 19 - Corliss Gulembo. Fountain. 3. 18:16; Lance Kelly. Battle Creek, 6. 18:31; Joel Gibbons. Dowling. 7, 18: 52; Tony Zebell. Battle Creek. 9. IQ-7r Alex Pesch. Battle Creek. 10. 19:22; David Peterson. Hastings. 16. 20:22; Brad Wentworth. Battle Creek. 22. 20:52; Nicholas Sinclair. Hastings. 39. 22 08: Tim Bowerman. Hastings, 41. 22:17; Jared Ford. Hastings. 44, 22:27; Daniel Dimond. Hastings. 98, 25:50. Women’s 14 to 19 - Meagan Webb, Banle Creek. 15. 19:59; Melissa Quisenberry, Middleville. 18. 20:31; Amber Lanning, White Pigeon. 21, 20:46; Dabi Webb. Battle Creek. 32. 2I;41; Lucie Smith. Battle Creek. 50. 22:40; Melissa Sweet. Battle Creek. 64. 24:22; Tiffany Howell. Hastings. 66. 24:25; Erin Hemeriing. Hastings. 70. 24:32; Catherine Fish. Hastings, 72, 24:37; Rachel Joostbetns. Banle Creek. 97. 25:50; Christie McKenzie. Banle Creek 111. 27:15; Devin Jardan, Hastings. 112, 27:24; Ruth Lin­ coln. Ceresco. 131. 29:30; Marti Newell. Hopkins, 147. 31:08; Mandi Becktel. Cloverdale, 148, 31:16; Elicia Alexander. White Pigeon. 154. 32:48. Men’s 20 to 24 - Matthew Morrow. Niles. 2, 17:30; Josh Kronewiner, Niles. 12. 19: 46; Ryan Renner, Banle Creek. 17, 20: 30; Bruce Fessenlen. Banle Creek. 35. 21: 52; Russell Andrews, Hastings. 65.. 24:23 Women’s 20 to 24 - Janice Schuurmans. Lake Odessa.121. 28:30; Kristina Roush. Lake Odessa. 129. 29:24; Sarah Roush. Hastings. 130. 29:24. Men’s 25 to 29 - Michael Muday. Banle Creek, 79. 24:56: Jennifer Hill, Grand Rapids. 38. 21:57; Chad McKeever, Hastings. 42. 22:23; Chris Youngs. Hastings, 143. 30:33. Women's 25 to 29 - Jenny McKeever. Hastings. 79. 24:56; Jennifer Hill, Grand Rapids, 102.26:10; Tami Domerese. Grand Rapids. 141, 30:26: Rebecka Trachsel. Tucson. AZ. 153. 32:29; Katie Youngs, Hastings. 159. 33:32. Men’s 30 to 34 - Michael Altz, Dorr. 31, 21:37; Steve Nitzel. Livonia. 40.22:13; Jim James. Hastings. 56, 23:30: Mike Nickels. Hastings. 92. 25:30; Charles Jenkins, Middleville. IcA. 36:58. Women's 30 to 34 - Lin James-Nickels, Hastings. 55. 23:29: Trina Harris. Grand Rapids, 78. 24:54; BethGidley. Hastings. 89. 25:17; Holli Dickman. Hastings. 105. 26:16; Tina Schoessel. Hastings. 122. 28:35; Tina Kim. Grand Rapids. 140, 30:26; Manda France. Lake Odessa. 166, 35: 58; Kelly Jenkins. Middleville, 167, »:57. ...continued page IS .............. .... ■ 6 Christian Beak Stare DREISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, CMC TRUCK PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE 109-111 WStateSt. Hastings 328 N. Michigan, Hastings 430 W. State St. Hastings 945-5029 948-8000 948-8558 PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS BRIAN'S TIRE & SERVICE BROWN'S CARPET ONE & CUSTOM INTERIORS BOB’S GRILL & RESTAURANT KING’S ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES 115 S lefferson St, Hastings 235 S. lefferson, Hastings 221 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 139 E. Court St. Hastings 130 W. 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Hastings 945-4177 PLUMB’S VALU-RITE FOODS 902 W. State St, Hastings 945-4921 REAL ESTATE ClmnI ■.‘HimihiiV'- ws 133 E. State Street, Hastings 945-3484 I i �Pag, 12 - Th, Hastings Banner - Thursday. August ». 2002 Delton golfer already shooting The Delton Kellogg Panther 2002-2003 varsity lootball squad consists of. front row (from left) Cory Bourdo. Jason VanDyk. Reid McCowan. Steve Bourdo, John Noto. C.J. Hasman. Heath Kellogg, Zach Koon and Corrie Latta; second row: coach Mike Powell, coach Jon Greenman, Tyler Blacken, Brandon Davis, Rod Dye. Dustin Mor­ gan. Mark Nesmith, Clay Drewyor, Chad James, Eric Osborne. Dustin Pash and coach John Sare; third row: Coach Mark Nabozny, Boe Bissett, Jim Rose, Todd Champion, Chris Gillfillan, Zach Culbert, Aaron Schallhom and head coach Rob Heethuis. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Even experience is young for Panthers Only a handful of players who played on either side of the ball return for the Del­ ton Panthers this season. Three of them joined the varsity after last season began because coach Rob Heethuis knew that they would need that experience for this season. Heethuis says he wanted to “blend youth in to help with the transition.” Sophomore Tyler Blacken joined the varsity to play quarterback after the first game. Even with a slightly shortened sea­ son Blacken was second in the league in passing, throwing for almost 700 yards with 9 TD passes. Lucky for Blacken he wasn't throwing against teammale Steve Borodo. Borodo in­ tercepted 11 passes as a junior defensive back last season. This talented young man will also play some running back according to Heethuis. Borodo was one of only three seniors this season who saw a lot of playing time as juniors. Chris Gillfillan is a 6-4 1901b senior who contributed last season and will play line­ backer and tight end for the Panthers. 6* 2101b senior Aaron Schallhom started on the defensive line last year. Heethuis says he likes his toughness. Schallhom was a state qualifier as a wrestler last winter. He'll play both ways this fall as an offen­ sive tackle and at the nose on the D-linc. Junior Dustin Morgan (5-11 2151b) is back on the offensive line with his class­ mate 6* 1951b Todd Champion who joined the varsity midway through last season. Both players could see time at linebacker and Morgan is a possibility for a defensive line position. Heethuis says the team is not very big this year. “Wc need to utilize our quick­ ness, and piay fast.” “Our young men have really been work­ ing hard. They have good attitudes and they're good guys to be around.” “What slows you down sometimes is doubt It’s a terrible burden. We have to know where we're going. We have to get there, and we have to be disciplined in what wc do." They will have to be disciplined this year in a league that Heethuis says is much im­ proved. “We have to get better to survive.” Pcnnfield won the league last season and this year they're talking about a state title run, but they haven't played nine games yet. Th© Panthers open with two non-conference games against “rugged” teams accord­ ing to Heethuis. Thursday Aug. 29 at Com­ stock then the home opener against Gul) Lake Friday Sept. 6. Delton soccer program still building a foundation Improving on last season and developing a strong foundation are the goals that first year coach Paul Harter has set for his Del­ ton Kellogg soccer squad. **We are begin­ ning a program for growth and success with our soccer at DIC. Lady Panthers win 1st game of cage season Delton Kellogg’s girls' basketball beat White Pigeon 40-30 on Aug. 26 at the Law­ ton Tournament. Margo Lutz led the Panthers in scoring with 17pts. Roxanne Huisman and Kortni Matteson combined for 17 rebounds. Huisman put in 12 points and Matteson had 8 assists and 4 steals. “Wc handled their press and rebounded well," said coach Rick Williams. White Pi­ geon's press forced 32 Panther turnovers, but Delton beat it enough times for the vic­ tory. Dustin Healey, Brandon Garrison, Cory Newington, Ross Osgood and Brett Mi­ chael are the top returnees for coach Kent Enyart’s Panther golf team. Enyart says that their experience will be the team's strength this season, a year after finishing sixth in the KVA. Jake Bowman. Derek Caldwell, Nate Farrell. Thomas Foran, and Jordan Dobbs are the key newcomers to the team that En­ yart says “would like Io finish in the middle of the league and also in regionals. Enyart said he expects Kalamazoo Christian and Kalamazoo Hackett to be battling it out as the top teams in the league. The Panthers' season began two weeks ago. Next week they will be host to Allegan Sept. 3 and travel to Hastings Country Club for the Barry County Classic on Sept. 6. Delton harriers have big goals Senior captains Monique Hoyle and Lau­ ren Cooper will be leading the way for the Panthers* girls’ cross country team this year along with sophomore Katie Johncock. All three were All-KVA award winners after last season. They are joined by sophomores Kristin Wilfinger, Whitney Knollenberg, Stephanie Wallace, and freshman Marissa Ingle. That is the entire team. Coach Dale Grimes beginning his seventh season says, “staying healthy will be imperative to the team's success.” Grimes has some big goals for his girls this season. A KVA championship, a re­ gional championship, and a top ten finish at state. On the Delton boys side Grimes calls it “unknown potential” when it is a strength, and a lack of experience when it's a weak­ ness. He’ll know which one it is with his Pan­ thers* boys’ cross country team soon. Junior captains Evan Williams and Jon Erikson will lead the boys’ team that went 6-1 last year and finished in second place in the KVA. Williams w^s an All-KVA run­ ner last season. Tom Sigler is a returning sophomore who also figures to be a key to the team's success Kris Oglerbee, Josh Barnes, and Kevin Rook are all juniors who join the squad for the first time as well as sophomore Brad Goldsworthy. Grimes says the teams goal is to make the jump from number two to number one in the tough KVA this season. Both teams ran at Kalamazoo Central on Wednesday Aug. 28 and will run at Ed­ wardsburg on Saturday Aug. 31. the team’s defensive speed. Sophomore Chris McGee returns to spend time in the midfield and as a defender. Depth will be a weakness. Harter says, “it would be fair to call this a rebuilding year since we lost so many key players last year.” Kyle Martindale, a sophomore, is a key newcomer who will step in at a forward po­ sition. Hackett, Kalamazoo Christian, and Parchment should be the top teams in the tough KVA this season. The Panthers played three away matches this week and host their first match Tues­ day Sept. 3 against Lakewood, then it's back on the road at Pennfield Sept. 4. CHAPPLE REALTY INC 10036 M-43. Delton 338 Grove St. (M-43) Delton 623-3300 623-4058 BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd, Delton 623-5115 511 W. State St. Hastings 948-3720 SMITH 8 DOSTER DELTON BODY SHOP 115 Maple, Delton 114 N. Grove St. (M-43) Delton M-43, Delton 623-5270 623-5521 623-5261 Pennock JIMMY'S CARPET 623-5521 PRINTING PLUS MON-FRI 8:30-4:00 • SAT 8:30-1:00 ...in the Cray Barn 1351 N. (M-43 Hwy) Hastings 945-9105 Returning starters and new athletes look to improve Panthers’ basketball Four starters return for the Panthers’ vat^ sity girls' basketball team, two of whom saw limited action due to ACL injuries last season. Senior guard Christina Charron missed 13 games last season and junior guard/forward Kortni Matteson who averaged 10 points a game as a freshman on the varsity TILE • WOOD • VINYL SALES’SERVICE’INSTAIXATION 118 E. Orchard, Delton 623-5934 DEWEY’S CAR PALACE Chrysler - Dodge - leep M-43 at Sprague Rd. Delton 623-6301 Jn 2000 rnlicd 14.’ Both girfi have recov- cred and were major contributors to Dclton’s KVA track championship last spring. Coach Rick Williams in his second sea­ son also returns senior forward Margaret Lutz. Lutz was part of last season’s all KVA honorable mention team as well as earning all county honorable mention hon­ ors while averaging 6 points and 6 re­ bounds a game. Heather Harville is a senior who started all 20 games for the Panthers last season. Harville will see time playing forward, cen­ ter, and guard for coach Williams. * Looking to rebound from a tough 2001 campaign where they won only one game the Panthers are expecting 4o get a boost from a good group of juniors who are mak­ ing the move up from the jay vec squad that went 10-10 last year. “We will be taller, quicker, and more athletic than last year," says Williams. Junior Shannah Fisher, an all KVA soc­ cer player, will play guard and 6-foot cen­ ter Shanna Tamminga is a high jumper from the track squad. Other new prospects include juniors Roxanne Huisman, Elena Liceaga, Leandra Tracy, and Jessica Broadhurst. The Panthers play at Bellevue Thursday Aug. 29 and at Gull Lake Tuesday Sept. 3. The varsity opens its home schedule by hosting Allegan Thursday Sept. 5. The 2002-2003 Delton Kellogg High School varsity boys’ soccer team includes, front row: (left to right) Justin Fluty, Brandon Butzirus, Tyler Harris, Trevor Pease and Kyle Wells and, in back: Coach Paul Harter, Rick Tobias, Aaron Watters, Joe Niel­ sen, Chad Babley, Chris McGee and assistant coach Tim Harris. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) SAJOS PIZZA 11275 Sprague Rd. Delton The Delton Kellogg High School girts’ varsity basketball team this year are, front row (left to right): Tessa Hammond, Heather HarviHe, Nicole Cieven. Elean Liceaga. Christina Charron and Kortni Matteson, and, in back: coach Rick Williams, Margo Lutz. Leandra Tracy, Shanna Tamminga, Kristen Presley, Jessica Broadhurst. Rox Huisman and Shannah Fisher. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) The Panthers will use their desire to ex­ cel and experience playing together to be more competitive this season after going 2­ 16 a year ago. Strong midfield play will be one of the keys to the Panthers' success this season. Senior Rick Tobias returns and will be joined in the midfield by his classmates Chad Bagley and Michael Hierer both of whom are joining the team for the first time. Harter says he is a little worried about DELTON POLE BUILDING DELTON FAMILY MEDICINE tin Healey. Cory Newington, Derek Caldwell. Tyler Ogden, Jimmie Kendrick. Thomas Foran (back) coach Kent Enyart, Jordan Dobbs. Brett Michael. Ross Osgood. Jake Bowman. Drew Pearson, coach Mike Kammeraad GO GO AUTO PARTS INC NAP'S ACE HARDWARE 7709 Kingsbury Rd, Delton Licensed Electrical Contracting Cloverdale, Michigan 622-2775 623-5381 DELTON SHORT STOP CLOVERDALE GENERAL STORE 6 STORAGE Party Store M-43 West - Delton Cloverdale. Michigan 623-6301 623-2994 DELTON HARDWARE, RENTAL & OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT TRAVERSE BAY LOG HOMES JILL HUMPHREYS STEELE of West Michigan 102 N. Grove, Delton 8929 Margery Dr. Delton Attorney at Law Northtown Center 10125 S. M-43 Suite 14. Delton 623-5455 • 623-4099 623-4548 623-4775 HAROLD'S AUTO HOSPITAL Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings BRAD GOEBEL CUSTOM BUILDER, INC KATIE & CHRISTY’S MID-LAKES SCREEN PRINTING • MONOGRAMMING ACTIVE WEAR & TANNING SALON 623-8340 Specializing in Fund Raising Programs & Advertising Specialties THE HASTINGS BANNER 2233 S. Grove (M-43) Delton 623-2883 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 - Page 13 Lakewood, Thelen win boys9 race Trojan girls regain form to win C-C invitational by David T. Young Editor Sophomore Natalie Hoag and the Mid­ dleville girls' cross-country squad made a nice recovery Tuesday from an unpleasant season debut three days before. The defending state champion Trojan girls, smarting from a rare second-place finish last Saturday in the Wayland Invita­ tional, looked a little more like their awe­ some selves Tuesday afternoon while hand­ ily winning the Kelloggsville Rocket Invi­ tational. Making the victory even sweeter was that Hoag, perhaps the most disappointed runner at Wayland, was the team leader, finishing third individually behind peren­ nial all-stater Nicole Bush of Kelloggsville and Allendale's Jaime Watson. Bush scorched the tough new course at Brewer Park in 19:02 and Hoag crossed the finish line in 21:38. “Natalie was right back where she should be," said Middleville coach Tammy Benjamin, noting Hoag didn't even figure in the scoring Saturday. “It was a different look for the team than Saturday, but we’re still not where we need to be.” A good test awaits them again today (Thursday, Aug. 29) as the Trojans will face the same Lowell team that beat them Saturday. The two teams are the favorites to make the run for the state championship, which would be Middleville's fourth straight if it pulls it off again in November. The supporting cast behind Hoag in­ cluded junior Jessica Stortz third, (21:51) Chancy Robinson sixth (22:20), Aubrey Raymond seventh (22:21), Kaleigh Page ninth (22:35), Stephanie Simon 13th and Kersta Gustafson 17th. Kelli Zoet took 19th to give the Trojans eight harriers in the top 20. However, the team winner was deter­ mined not by place, but by total minutes and second of the time of each squad’s top seven runners. The Trojans finished with an Corey Thelen (left) of Lakewood is congratulated by former teammate Travis Wil­ liams, runner-up at last year's Rocket Invitational and now getting ready to try out as a walk-on for the University of Michigan cross country team. overall time of 157 minutes and 24 sec­ onds, well ahead of runner-up Wayland (170 minutes. 7 seconds) and third-place Lakewood (176 minutes. 18 seconds). There were 13 teams entered in the compe­ tition. Ashley Yager was 12th in 23:08 to lead coach Jim Hassett’s Lakewood group. Leah Gussenbaucr was 18th, Alissa Goble 27th, Liz Stuart 41st, Ashley Barcroft 45th. Kris­ tin Chase 49th and Katrina Ackerson 57th. The Lakewood boys picked up where they left off last season by taking the boys’ competition. Sophomore Cory Thelen sur­ prised his teammates, his opponents, his coach and even himself by taking firs* place with a time of 17:06. 27 seconds bet­ ter than runner-up Robby Young of Way­ land. Middleville’s Tim Brog checked in third, followed by Lakewood’s Dan Morris, fourth and Justyn Yager, seventh. Ryan King was 21st. Ryan Posschn 26th, Bran­ don Carpenter 29th and Corey Raynor 42nd. “I was impressed with Corey's efforts,” Hassett said. I knew he would be in the top five. When I saw him take the lead just after the first mile, I was worried that he was going to go out too hard, but Corey’s lead kept growing and growing. “2001 All-State runner from Wayland. Robby Young, was probably the favorite to win prior to the race. Corey and senior Dan Morris told me before the race that they were going to try and push Young as long as they could. Both did so through the mile and then Thelen took over. Al one point, he had well over a 100-yard lead." "The Vikings, who won this same invi­ tational a year ago, finished with a team to­ tal of 131 minutes, 28 seconds. Kelloggsvillc was second and Allegan third. “I felt all of our new runners had a good first race,” Hassett said. “Some of our re­ turning runners were not too happy with their times, but it is early enough in the sea­ son that wc can make up for it.” Natalie Hoag crosses the finish line in third place to lead Middleville's champi­ onship effort at Brewer Park. Middleville took seventh as a team with 147 minutes. Finishing behind Brog for the Trojans were Nick Tomson 31st, Chris Harkness 33rd, Alex Robinson 37th, Lars Gustafson 84 h, Kyle Bradley 113th and Michael Ho­ skins 120th. There were more than 125 runners in the boys’ race. The top 15 runners in both races received medals. Middleville’s Neil LaVoie also won the middle school race with a time of 9:06 for a mile and a half. Saxon soccer team splits in 2 matches Hello everybody The smell of fresh popcorn and the squeak and tweak of sneakers when you first walk into the gym. That first cool breeze that blows through the stands and into your bones on a Friday night under the lights. The fresh cut grass on the soccer field, or the 18th green. Seeing your favorite runner come over the last hill on the cross country course, or watching the back and forth action of a tennis match. Another fall sports season is kicking off, and with it your favorite fall sports experi­ ences. Hi, I’m the new sports editor for J-Ad graphics. It’s my job to make you aware of and proud of all of our communities’ athletes. I’m going to do my best to do just that. Maybe the coach of TK’s brand new varsity swim team can leach me how to keep my head above water for the next few weeks. This is my first full week stretching my legs in my new cubicle. I’ve been driving trucks around Michigan for the last nine months, so yes “stretching my legs." I love sports and I love to write. I do have a lot of help. My new (first) editor David T. Young said that he can help me with anything, but he can’t teach me how to write. Luckily, and unluckily, that’s the one part of the job I feel good about. I’m still getting used to silting in front of a computer screen and talking on the phone for hours. I can’t wait to be on the sidelines watching a game and getting to know all the voices I’ve met on the phone. I welcome and appreciate any help I can get from coaches, students, parents, fans, and anyone else, especially regarding jayvec and freshman teams. To steal a line from John and Paul (sung by Ringo), I'll “get by with a little help from my friends.” I’d like to say thank you in advance and you’ll probably hear that many more times. Whether you’re rooting for the Saxons, Scots, Vikings. Lions. Panthers or Trojans, good luck to all of our teams this fall and wish me a little luck too. Regarding my upcoming columns I’d like to leave you with this quote from Mark Twain. “A man is always better than his printed opinions. A man always reserves to himself on the inside a purity and an honesty and a justice that are a credit to him. whereas the things that he prints are just the reverse.” Saxons tie Trojans tor second at TK Invitational The lady Saxons' tennis team tied host Middleville for second place at the TK in­ vitational Aug. 26. Hastings* senior Amanda VanBuren de­ fended ncr crown in the number one singles flight by sweeping opponents from TK. Lakewood, and G.R. Ottawa Hills. Margo Cooklin earned second place at second singles with wins over TK and Ot­ tawa Hills. Cooklin fell to her Lakewood opponent in the finals 6-4,4-6, (6-10). Danielle Drumm at third singles, the number one doubles team of Megan Butler and Dani Goggins, and the fourth doubles team of Ashley Gibson and Angie Norris all took home silver medals by winning two matches then being bested in the tourna­ ment finals. Saturday Aug. 24 the Saxons captured 3 pts. at the Allegan Invitational. Margo Cooklin won two matches for the team. besting opponents from Allegan and Kala­ mazoo Loy Norrix. Fourth singles player Shelby Bryant also defeated a Loy Norrix foe for the teams third point. The Saxon Ladies traveled to Gull Lake on Aug. 21 and were downed by the score of 7-1. The lone win came from first sin­ gles player Amanda VanBuren in a three set match that featured a second set tie­ breaker. At second singles Margo Cooklin lost a close three set match 6-4, 3-6, 3-6. Saxon frosh win opener After being tied at halftime. Hastings’ freshmen basketball team ran away to a 36­ 17 victory over Lakewood Tuesday Aug. 27. Brooklyn Pierce led the Saxons with 12 pts., Krystal Pond chipped in 9 pts. Lakewood senior, Matt Black, (16) battles for possession of the ball with Hastings' Chad Girrbach (3). MORTGAGE BAI F THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EMPT1NG TO C C LLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roger 0. May. a single person. Mortgagor, to Green Tree Financial Servicing Co-poration. Mortgagee, dated August 24, 1998. and recorded on September 22. 1998. in Document No. 1018283, Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and 63/100 ($69,787.63) Dollars, including interest at 10.890% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. September 19. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton County of Barry and State of Michigan and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 27. T3N. R7W. distant North 754 feet from the Southeast comur of said Section 27; thence West at nght angles to said Section line 231 feet, thence North parallel with said Section line 220 feet; thence East 231 feet to said Section line: thence South along Section line 220 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Price Road. A/k/a 2832 S. Price Rd Nashville. Ml 49073 Parcel ID 08-050-027­ 000-005-01 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A Sotiroff, Esq. SOTIROFF A ABRAMCZYK. PC. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste. 444 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (9/12) On Saturday Aug. 24 the Saxons hosted Lakewood. After falling behind 2-0 in the first half the Hastings’ offense came to life. Jacob Elliot, a sophomore in his first var­ sity match, scored the Saxons’ first two goals of the season. Aaron Fortier netted the game winner. Coach Andrew Wilkinson of course was happy with the win. “We played miserable in the first half and a lot better in the sec­ ond.” The Saxons traveled to Grand Rapids Catholic Central Monday Aug. 26 and lost a defensive struggle 0-1. Wilkinson said that the defense played very well, but was disappointed in the of­ fense’s performance which created “few opportunities, if any at all.” During the contest senior sweeper Josh Milleson had to leave with an injured wrist. Sophomore Chad Girrbach moved into the position and “stepped up well" for the de­ fense according to Wilkinson. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EM PT IN G TO C O LLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenny L. Risner and Pamela J. Risner (original mort­ gagors) to Industry Mortgage Company. L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership, Mortgagee, dated February 17.1997. and recorded on February 24. 1997 in Uber 686 on Page 508 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 78/100 dollars ($59,558.78). including interest at 11.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of the following described parcel of land, commencing at a point at the middle of the north line of the northwest 1/4 of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence running south 40 rods. 12 links to the center of the East and West highwr./ thence to the easterly direc­ tion along the center of the east and west high­ way to the center of north and south highway; thence running a northerly direction along the center of north and south highway to the north line of section 29; thence west to the point ol beginning, except, the east 350 feet of this parcel, all in section 29. town 2 north, range 10 wrest. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200222143 Raptors (9/26) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson and John D. Watson (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 28.2001. and recorded on April 15.2002 in Uber Instrument No. 1078158 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 63/100 dollars ($129,817.63), including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of West 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to rights in a non­ exclusive easement lor ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23 The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200225043 Hawks (9/26) I �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 29. 2002 Lowell upsets TK girls’ harriers The gauntlet has been thrown down for the Middleville girls’ cross country team. For the first time in four years, they will be chasing someone else to claim the right to be No. 1. Lowell pulled off the rare feat of besting coach Tammy Benjamin’s three-time de­ fending state champions by outrunning them Saturday morning ir. the Wayland In­ vitational. The Red Arrow; scored 32 team points to win the 14-tcam field while Mid­ dleville settled for runner-up for only the second time in since 1998 with a team total of 50. “We didn’t run very well today," ac­ knowledged Benjamin. “But we’ll see Lowell three more times later this year." She added that perhaps this should serve as a great motivator for her team this fall. It’s not like this was really that much of a shock. Lowell late last October was run­ ner-up in the Division II regional meet at the Red Arrows’ home course. The only other time the Trojans have had to play second fiddle in any meet was at their own Yankee Springs Invitational al­ most a year ago. when Forest Hills North­ ern bested them. However. Northern is a Division I school. Lowell poses a very real and serious threat to Middleville’s quest for a fourth consecutive Division II state cham­ pionship. Lowell won four of the lop five slots Sat­ urday morning, with Jessica Stortz break­ ing into that elite company by finishing second in 21:38. Junior Aubrey Raymond had a wildly successful debut, finishing second for the Trojans and eighth overall with a time of 22:20. Rounding Thornapple Kellogg's scoring were Elisc Nyland 12th in 22:32, Chaney Robinson 13th in 22:42 and Kaleigh Page 15th in 22:50. Natalie Hoag finished 17th in 23:09. Lowell’s fifth runner was 19th in 23:20. Its medalist. Lisa Wojciakowski, finished the slow and nasty Wayland course in 21:30, eight seconds ahead of Stortz. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY MFORMATON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sai* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR A /TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT C:«R OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara Jeanne Cassin (original mortgagors) to Saxon Mortgage. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 27. 1998. and recorded on November 10. 1998 as Document No. 1020656 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Bank, suc­ cessor by merger to Chase Bank of Texas. National Association (formerly named Texas Commerce Bank National Association) as Custodian, Assignee by an assignment dated October 27, 1998. which was recorded on November 10. 1998. as Document No. 1020657 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 35/100 dollars ($306,476.35). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Said Mortgage partially released in Partial Discharge of Mortgage recorded as Document No. 10B5161. Barry County Records. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on October 10,2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: PARCEL 1: PARCEL B: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 1328.22 feet, and East 210.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 feet along said centorine: thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 688 83 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to a traverse line along Uttle Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 2726 feet: thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236.65 feet to toe ter­ minus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 647.40 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement tor ingress and egress as described below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge oxccpt the West 150 feet. Sobject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement for ingrass and ogress as desenbed below. This description includes the land from (he traverse line to the waters edge. Except the West 150 feet MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A Selby (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 2, 2001, and recorded on May 17. 2001 in Uber 1059895 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the aum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 29/100 dollar* ($101.912.29). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is heieby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on September 26, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs township, Barry County, Michigan: thence North 89 degrees, 51 r.nnutes. 22 sec­ onds East. 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 lino to the center of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 833.00 feet along the North and South 1/4 line ot said Section 19 to the point ol beginning; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes, 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees. 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds West 199.40 feet to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degree*. 00 minutes. 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly line; thence North 89 degrees. 51 min­ utes. 22 seconds East 19936 feet to th* point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorney and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223917 Cougar* (9/12) PARCEL C: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 132822 feet and East 420.00 foot from the Northwest comer ot said Section 36: thence East 249.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 594.13 loot to a traverse Uno along "Little Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus of said traverse bne; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688.83 feet parallel to the West kno of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0C feet thereof as Bendere Road, also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the walers edge. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lombard, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments. Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 12,1999, and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Document *1024367 in Barry County Records. MfcNgan. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank Ono National Association, t/k/a Th* First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 1999, which was recorded on October 12. 1999. in Document No. 1036445. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 96/100 dollars ($88,238.96). including interest at 15.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml al 1:00 pjn., on October 10,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel ’D' of the RusseU W. Harrison and Margaret A. Harrison unrecorded Plat described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the South kn* of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West kne of said Section 36. 660 feet; thence East parallel with the South kne of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36; thence West 330 feet, more or les*, along said Section kne to th* Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200016840 Raptors (9/261 PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW­ ING EASEMENT: Being in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, more particu­ larly described as being 20.00 feet on each side of the following described centerline for ingress and egress to be used with others: Beginning at a point on the centertme of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds east 132822 feet and East 650.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section: thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet thence South 89 degrees West 190.00 feet; thence South 47 degrees West 180.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees West. 125 00 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL 2 Lots 45 and 46 of Hiawatha Village, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of plats. Page 35. Roscommon County Records. Commonly known as: 7910 Bendere Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ot such sale. Dated August 29 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200214867 Gators (9/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Trojans Chris Harkness (left) and Nick Tomson finished just a second apart at the Wayland Invitational. Plainwell took third behind Lowell and Middleville, a freshman-dominated Way­ land team was fourth with 108 and Delton Kellogg was fifth with 108. Veteran Monique Hoyle led Delton with a sixth-place finish in 22:08, Katie Johncock was 11th in 22:25, Whitney Knollenberg 27th in 24:11. Marissa Ingle 38th in 25:41 and Stephanie Wallace 56th in 33:14. The big news for the boys’ race was the solid performance from senior Trojan Tim Brog, who was runner-up with a time of 17: 18,10 seconds behind O-K Gold favor­ ite Mark VanderMecr of Wyoming Park. Brog finished 44 seconds ahead of Way­ land’s Robby Young, a Division II all-state runner last year. Middleville, however, placed seventh among the 14 boys’ teams with an overall score of 178. Allegan won with 59, Wyo­ ming Park was second with 80, followed by Lawton with 104, Lowell 117, Niles 142 and Wayland 149. The Delton-Kellogg boys’ team took 11th with 259. Finishing behind Brog for Middleville were Chris HarkneKV 27th in 19:26; Nick Tomson, 28th in 19:27; Alex Robinson, 47th in 20:26; and Matt Miller, 74th in 21: 51. For Delton, Evan Williams was 22nd in 18: 52, Brad Goldsworthy 52nd in 20:51, Kris Oglesbee 53rd in 20:52, Tom Sigler 56th in 20:57 and Josh Barnes 76th in 22: 04. Middleville won the junior varsity meet in impressive style with 17 team points. Kelli Zoet, Krista Gustafson, Sarah Hawk­ ins and Kaylee Wilke swept the first four places and Jayne Kcnnicott finished sev­ enth. Wayland won the boys’ junior varsity race. Middleville did not finish with enough runners, but Lars Gustafson took 10th and Kyle Bradley 22nd. ^Hastings Laura Dipert runs up to try to trap Lakewood's Lyndsay Rodgers in the Saxons come from behind to win cage season opener Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team played catch-up nearly all of Tuesday night and didn’t take its first lead until there was 2:22 left at Lakewood, eventually hanging on to win the season opener, 35­ 31. After the Saxons had tied the game at 31, Laura Dipert stepped to the frec-throw line to shoot two. Her first shot missed, but the second hit nothing but net to give the Sax­ ons a 32-31 lead. It was the last point Hast­ ings would need. Dipert led the Saxons in scoring with 14 points. Lakewood’s size dominated the foulplagued first half. “Well, it looked like a typical first game. Hectic, sloppy, lots of fouls," said Saxon coach Steve uaubaugh. However, Hastings’ speed took over in the second half, yielding only 5 points by the Vikings. Laubaugh said his girls started to under­ stand the defense a little better in the sec­ ond half. “We realized that to counteract the inside advantage (hat they (Lakewood) HELP!!!!! Make Copies... Support YOUR student/athlete Become an ACTIVE member of Black & White as well as FULL COLORI your Hastings Athletic Boosters Club FriadAsLawAs.. Next meeting Sept 4 (Wed.), at Hastings High School Choir Room @ 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!! 1550 N. Broadway • Hastings, MI 49058 had, we needed to play more aggressively on the perimeter," denying passes coming into the post. The Saxon defense held the Vikings scoreless after Lakewood senior Ashley Gillons, hit a free throw with 2:29 remain­ ing in the third quarter. Six-foot senior Gil­ lons dominated down low in the first half and led the Vikings in scoring for the game with 11. Amber Peck, playing in her first varsity game for the Saxons, had to step in because of foul trouble and helped lead the defen­ sive charge. Laubaugh said she really “fired up the rest of our team." Lakewood jumped out to a fast start and took its largest lead of the night into the locker room at half-time after freshman guard- Stevie Spetoskcy bit a long jumper, pushing the score to 26-15. Coach Mike Maciasz of Lakewood said he was happy with his team's defense, holding Hastings to only 35 points. The Hastings defense pressured the Lakewood offense into turnovers, resulting in Saxon layups that allowed Hastings back into the game “It was the offense, not the defense in that situation,” said Maciasz. Laubaugh said it’s always tough game when you play Lakewood. “They play a de­ fense that we don’t sec a lot and an offense we don’t ever sec,” so it’s tough to pre­ pare.” Lions falter in 2nd half of cage debut by Jon Gambee Maple Valley played even up with one of the top Class D basketball learns in the state Tuesday but a slow second half haunted the Lions and cost them a 78-64 victory in the first game of the season. Led by Megan Garvey, Maple Valley was up at the half, 44-41, but the Sham­ rocks outscored the Lions 22-11 in the third quarter using a stifling press and full court defensive pressure. Garvey had 22 points at the half and fin­ ished the game as the leading scorer with 32, but Portland’s Jamie Schneider an­ swered with 29 of her own as the Sham­ rocks pulled away in the final two quarters, ft was Portland’s ability to shut down Gar­ vey that paved the way for the Shamrock victory. Jessie Grand finished with 12 for Coach Craig Kitching and Brieann Treloar added 11. For Portland, Caitlin Hitchcock had 16 and Amanda Weber had 22. BCC wins Unlimited Play Member Privledges Thur Oct. 31, 2002 Call Today 9^5-2992 Barry County Christian held Kalamazoo Family Alter to only two points in the first half, and cruised to a final score of 29-11. Christian head coach Jan Kelly in his first full season said that the girls are pick­ ing up his new defense and new motion of­ fense pretty well, but they still have a long way to go. Janna rozema led Christian with 17 pts. Tuesday night (Aug. 29). Kailec Laws got the dirty work done pulling down fourteen rebounds and making five steals. The Christian’s next home game is Sept. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 29. 2002 - Page 15 RUN RESULTS, continued from page 11 Men’s 35 to 39 - Troy Carrier, Alto, 8, 19:08; Keith Ycrkc, Freeport. 23. 20:52; Michael Clark. Hastings, 29, 21:26; Randy Joostbems. Battle Creek. 47. 22:30; Don Bolthouse. Bellevue. 49, 22:34; Del Kostanko. Hastings, 51. 22:54; Gregory Parker, Hastings. 52. 23:05; Louis Burroughs, Delton. 69.24:29; Ryan White. Hastings, 75, 24:47; Jeff Arnold, Wheaton. DL, 86, 25:05; Kndrew Mueller. Hastings, 103, 26:14; Steve Sweetland. Hastings, 116, 27:42; Pyrzynask Stover. Hastings, 156,32:57. Till Evers, Kent City, 19. 20:37; Carole Bolthouse. Bellevue. 37. 21:54; Nancy Jvcson. Caledonia. 94. 25:45; Jacquelyn Tolles. Comstock Park. 119. 28:07; Stacey Skalka. Battle Creek, 125. 29:03: Jan Cohoon. Hastings, 132. 29:30; Laura Jaynes, Grand Rapids, 137. 30:17; Anna Ward. Battle Creek. 151, 3203; Madelene Ellsworth, Hastings. 157, 33:09; Danielle Lambert, Kentwood, 160, 33:48; Linda Fuhr. Hastings, 170.40:54. Men's 40 to 44 - Ron Zywicki, Traverse City. 1,16:40; Roger Bush, Kalamazoo, 11. 19: 46; Timothy Lunger, Grand Rapids, 20. 20: 45; Scon West. Grandville. 27. 21:11; Danny Webb. Banle Creek. 36,21:52; Scon Franson. Hastings, 57, 23:35; Todd Dammen. Hastings, 77, 24:52; Ron Hart, Bellevue. 81, 24:59; Alan Eavey, Wood­ land, 87, 25:11; Vaughn Shade, Alto. 117, 27:45; Rick Bowerman. Middleville, 127, 29:11; Dennis Potter, Middleville, 150, 31:29. Women's 40 to 44 - Kathleen Broekhuizen. Grand Rapids. 48. 21:31; Jodi Spitzley, Lake Odessa, 62, 24:10; Cheryl Sackrider, Battle Creek, 80, 24:56; Lynne Hart, Bellevue, 101, 26:08 Laura Webb, Battle Creek. 107, 26:22; Karen Dull, Hastings, 108, 26:53; Cindy White, Hast­ ings, 120, 28:07; Brenda Teegardin, Hastings, 123, 28:36; Susan Wilson, Hastings, 134, 29:35; Tracy Iciek, Allegan, 149, 31:17; Sue Steward. Eaton Rapids. 165, 35:22. Men's 45 to 49 - Dan Washbum, Tekon­ sha, 4,18:20; Bryan Kapteyn, Wyoming, 5, 18:20; Marlin Howe, Niles. 13. 19:51; Maurice Hicks. Allegan, 25. 21:00; Steven Lenhard, Hudsonville, 34, 21:44; Robert Shafer, Hastings, 58, 23:42; Paul Verbrugge, Ada, 60, 24:04; David Yail, Kent­ wood, 67,24:25; Frank Leven, Lansing, 88, 25:15; Forrest Evans, Hastings, 91, 25:15; Mike Reed, Ionia, 95, 25:48; Robin Trachsel, Holland. 152, 32:29; Pete Mestelle. White Pigeon, 155,32:49. Women’s 45 to 49 - Maria Wordelman, Ada. 24, 20:53; Cindy Comer, Vicksburg. 90, 25:20; Cathy San Inocencio, Hastings, 115, 27:40; Martha Hollister. Hastings, 164, 35:10; Kimberly Goddard, Hastings. 177,47:13. Men’s 50 to 54 - John Vylones. Dow­ agiac, 33, 21:42; Brian Briegel, Tekonsha, 53.23:17; Gary Gibson, Delton. 59 23:54; Bruce Edger, Hastings, 61, 24:07; David Pinto, Kalamazoo, 83, 25:02; Dave Thurs­ ton, Fowler, 106, 26:19; Bob Burham, Vicksburg, 118,27:52; David Essenmacher, Battle Creek, 136, 30:12; George Zoemer, Shelbyville. 146,31:05. Women’s 50 to 59 - Bruce Hunt, Hast­ ings, 45, 22:28; Larry Sonksen. Kentwood. 63, 24:14; Ray Mitzel, Novi. 73. 24:37; Ron Petty, Bellevue. 74, 24:47; Robert Royer. Delton, 133 29:35. Women’s 55 to 59 - Kay Simpson, Middleville. 135,29:43. Men’s 60 to 64 - Skip Nelson, Kentwood, 46, 22:29; Patrick Johnson, Otsego, 54. 23:20; Joe Bennett. Nashville, 68. 24:27; Ron Hoisted, Freeport. 71, 24:36; John Warren. Hastings, 145, 30:50. Women’s 60 to 64 - Judy Cayo. Benton Harbor, 144, 30:44. Men’s 65 to 69 - Anton Radi, Bedfordm 30. 21:33; Alfred Gemrich, Delton. 126, 29: 07; Ronald Gill, Pleasant Lake. 138, 30: 20; George Macgregor. Oakland Park, KS, 161,34:15. Women’s 65 to 69 - Sharon Schondelmayer. Middleville. 124, 28:54. Men’s Walkers - David Dunn, Kala­ mazoo, 114,27:37; Ted Minnema, Kalama­ zoo, 179. 48:48; Cort Collison. Freeport. 194, 54:36; Gary Nelson, Vermontville, 195, 54:40; Thomas Rowlee. Nashville, 201.57:08. Women’s Walkers - Andi Schmidt, Hast­ ings, 162. 34:17; Theresa Surface, Hast­ ings, 169, 37:28; Barbara Schondelmayer, Hastings, 172, 42:26; Diane Gaertner, Kalamazoo. 173, 42:59; Darieen Jarman, Decatur. 174,42:59; Sarah Price, Hastings. 175, 43:45; Patricia Willis, Hastings, 176, 47:12; Megan Sliaff. Freeport. 178, 48:15; Sharon Bolton, Hastings. 180, 49:06; Sue Hunt, Hastings. 181,49:08; Sandra Rosen­ berg. Middleville. 182, 49:53; Diana Row­ lee, Nashville. 183, 51:53; Cathy Shaff. Freeport, 184, 52:20; Dixie Miller, Middleville, 185, 52:20; Nancy Striegle, Hastings, 186, 52:41; Gayelynn Good­ enough. Hastings. 187. 52:41; Jennifer Smith. Hastings, 188, 53:47; Liesl Zylstra. Kentwood, 189, 53:49; Jennifer Schwartz. Hastings. 190, 53:49; Marcy Barry. Hast­ ings. 191, 54:11; Teresa Barry, Hastings. 192, 54:13; Lisa Collison. Freeport. 193, 54:36; Tracy Nelson. Vermontville. 196. 54:41; Jessica Roll. Hastings. 197. 54:48; Ronda Roll. Hastings. 198. 54:49; Lee McKnight Brown. Hastings. 199, 54:49; Karen Mallison. Hastings. 200. 57:08. Men’s Overall Winner - Ron Zywicki. Traverse City. Women’s Overall Winner - Meagan Webb. Battle Creek. 10 K Men’s 13 and Under - Alex Kimble. Hastings, 55, 51:27. Women’s 13 and Under - Erica Knizacky, Custer, 92. 1:0708. Men’s 14 to 19 - Benjamin Knizacky, Custer. 7, 39:28; Chris Rounds, Hastings, 15, 42:07; Brian Koozan, Hastings, 32 46:19; Johannes Musebrink, Custer, 34. 46:37; Scott Martin, Custer, 38, 47:29; Chris Sensing. Hastings, 52:46; Jon Katje, Hastings, 62, 54:24. Men’s 20 to 24 - David Ruthuen, Delton. 1.34:46; Aaron Nieboer, Grand Rapids, 17, 4232; Kevin Kelly. Middleboro. MA. 20. 43:22. Men’s 25 to 29 - Ryan Kelly. Grand Rapids. 13. 4l:23;Kris Fox, Lowell. 45. 48:47; Jeff Kim. Grand Rapids, 77, 58:27. Women's 25 to 29 - Janet Becker, Grand Rapids, 12, 40:10; Jodette Rose, Harper Woods. 25, 44:40; Sarah Fox, Lowell, 76. 58:18. Men’s 30 to 34 - Dave Brace, Lake Odessa, 2,35:43; Tom Fischer, Kalamazoo, 5, 39:18; Todd Haven. Hastings, 44,48:39. Women’s 30 to 34 - Lara Lanka, Grand Haven. 28. 45:21; Sloane Hutson, Battle Creek. 51. 50:43; Evy Houser, Kentwood, 54, 51:25; Cindy Horton, Hastings, 71. 57: 56; Tracy Wright, Grand Rapids, 72, 58: 03; Wendy Beaver, Middleville. 83. 1:00:10; Barb Hooten, Hastings, 90, 1K3.14. Men’s 35 to 39 - Chris Napolillo, Rockford, 4. 36:59; Brett Schroder. Caledonia, 6, 39:19; Randy Van Loo. Holland, 9, 39:37; Steve Collins, Hastings, 35, 46:41; Tim Hutson. Banle Creek. 40. 48:08; Jon Anderson. Hastings. 49, 49:34; Mark Brisboe, Hastings, 75, 58:09; Nicho­ las Zafer, Kalamazoo, 78, 58:40; Matthew Zondiak, Byron Center. 82, 59:53. Womens 35 to 39 - Joanne Schaeffer. Middleville. 33. 46:25; Beth Hall, Ada, 63, 54:43; Lisa Sinclair, Middleville, 66.55:00; Laura Brisboe, Hastings, 74,58:09. Men's 40 to 44 - Curt Cunningham, Grand Rapids, 3, 36:36; Jeff Massey, Port­ land, 8, 39:33; Trent Schafer, Stevensville. 14, 41:53; Ed Spier, Comstock Park, 18, 43:00; Joel VanWingerden. Comstock Park. 21, 43:40; Gary Ivinskas, Hastings, 37, 46:52; Pau! Rumisek, Kentwood.48, 49:31; Thomas Wareck, Alto, 56, 51:42; Hon Ogden. Hastings, 60, 54:13; Ben Knizacky. Ludington. 73, 58:05; Russell Katje, Richland. 87. 1:01:27. Women’s 40 to 44 - Becky VanWingerden, Comstock Park, 30.45:59; Kim Cisler, Middleville, 39, 48:06; Amy Puholski, Middleville, 59, 53:40; Roxanne Potter, Middleville. 68, 55:27; Laura Brandt, Hastings, 70, 56:18; Sydney sweeney, Montoursville, PA, 79, 58:55; Kathleen Moore, Battle Creek, 81, 5935; Karol Wareck. Alto. 91. 1:05:57. Men’s 45 to 49 - John Tecca, Parchment. 10, 39:48; Stephen Wright, Hastings. II, 40:00; John Kowalczyk, Jenison, 16,4231; Michael Doubek. Hastings. 19. 43:10; Dennis Rennhack, Stevensville. 22, 44:10; Dave Mdntec. Grand Rapids. 36, 46:44; Tom Parker. Hastings. 50. 50:16. Women’s 45 to 49 - Debbie Yealin, Ada. 24. 44:21: Keena Boulter, Royal Oak, 29. 45:23; Diane Ebaugh. Hastings. 57. 51:58; Judv Young, Hastings, 89. 1:01:50. Men's 50 to 54 - Dave Mahar. Dowagiac. 26. 45:15; John Sangsland. Marin, 27, 45:17; Harry Doele. Hastings, 46. 48:48; Arthur Briseno. Lake Odessa. 53, 51:07; Don Hall, Lowell. 64. 54:52; Dennis Claycomb. Hastings. 84. 1:00:11; David Borck, Grand Rapids, 85. 1:01:01. Women's 50 to 54 - Linda Fleeger-Borck. Grand Rapids. 31. 46:00; Becy Young. Hastings. 67. 55:10; Nikki Hanson. Hast­ ings, 86, iX)l:06; Judy Lemon. Galesburg. 93. 1:11:24. Men’s 55 to 59 - Said Yehia. Kalamazoo. 23, 44:16; Douglas Kenyon. Ada, 41, 48:15; Patrick Purgiel. Hastings, 47,49:26; Sid Everest, Marshall. 65. 54:57; Doug Smith, Hastings. 80. 59:32; Bill Sobotka. Wyoming. 88. 1:01:38. Women's 55 to 59 - Diana Arbanas. Cedar Springs. 52, 50:45. Men’s 60 to 54 - Rod Smith. Rockford. 43.48:36. Men’s 65 to 69 - Harold Krieger. Grand Rapids, 69, 55:50. Women's 65 to 69 - Liz Lancaster, Hastings. 61, 54:14. Men's 70 and Over - Norman Crittenden, Kalamazoo. 42.48:20. Men’s Overall Winner - David Ruthuen. Delton. Women’s Overall Winner - Janet Becker, Grand Rapids. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgags Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian K. Lewis (onginal mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2000, and recorded on December 20. 2000 in Document *1053090 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ONE AND 11/100 dollars ($74,201.11). including interest at 8 000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10. A.W. Phillip s Addition to the Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 18. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130019 Stallions (9/5) ADULT SOFTBALL YMCA Hastings Men’s Softball League * Finals Standings* A League Olde Towne Tavern............................... 12-2 World of Floors .................................... 11-3 Hastings Mfg.............................................9-5 Blarney Stone........................................4-10 B League Michigan Thunder ............................... 11-3 Flexfab................................................... 4-10 Hawthorne Marine ...............................3-11 Metaldyne .............................................2-12 Home Run Leaders - Rob Taylor 4. Bob Madden 4. Gary Iveraui 4, Sparky Weedal! 4. Last weeks results - Hastings Mff,. 7, Metaldyne 0; World of Floors 14, Flexfab 4; Olde Towne Tavern 11, Mich. Thunder I; Blarney Stone 15. Hawthorne 4. Freeport Softball Men’s Fast Pitch Tri-County............................................. 10-2 Bennett.....................................................10-2 Cristin Heinze ....................................... .7-5 Woodland Sales andService................. 3-7 Red Baron Pizza...................................... 5-7 Thomapple Clean Up............................ 4-8 BobCats ................................................1-11 Co-Ed Slowpitch The Crane Company............................. 11-0 Penny’s Pizzeria......................................9-2 New Tradition Homes............................. 8-3 Hastings Bowl ........................................ 6-5 Grant’s Woodshop ... .. ............................6-5 Swamp Fox-Ultimate Spa................. 6-4-1 NAPA................................................ .3-5-1 Lohrberg Sales.................................. - 3-6 Union Bank ............................................. 4-7 Search Jolt.Com...................................... 4-7 Seif Chevrolet ........................................-2-9 Viking Corp............................................. 0-11 IMS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING tq COLLECTADLBT. any INEQBMAI1QN QBTALNECLWJLL.BEVSED FOR THALPURPOSE. MORTGAGEDALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a mamed woman and Ora D Mann, a mamed man, hus­ band and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee. dated October 30. 1997 and record­ ed November 20. ’997 n Inst • 1004420 Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company ot California N.A. by assignment dated October 30. 1997 and recorded on June 19. 1998 m Inst • 1013775. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($63,542 52) including mer­ est at the rate ot 12.79% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wM be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. The premises are located m the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land tn the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a pomt which lies 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section, thence North 89 degrees. 29 min­ utes. 10 seconds. East 30 69feet to the center of Highway M-43. and the true pomt ot beginning, thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center ol said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 leet. the chord of whch bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208 5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8 hne to toe North line of said Section 18. thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to toe place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the eve it a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: August 15. 2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No 209 1536 (g/12) “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Karen Kelly. “I could have just as easily gone to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, but I chose the Pennock Family Birthing Center. Pennock is large enough to provide state-of-the-art technology, but small enough to provide personalized care, where the staff actually knows you by name long after discharge!” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, professional progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at 945-1749. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: It’s Our Pledge hranae unpaire.1 b I-SMK937- Karen Kelly wifh sons Michael & Dillon Wayland, MI We make COPIES, including FULL COLOR! Pennock Partner, OB/GYN Pennock health Disservices , nroit”'00’1, Pro«res«ive ^Partners in P"s°°Li\. ’ V* J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS Narth ofHairing on Highway M-43 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPS TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mealing August 12. 2002 coltect a debt and any information obtained Al board member, present and 6 guasl, Approved previous board minute, and ust oi Brils. received Trea,urers and Committee on Township gravel roods, donation to Link Michigan, attendance Io AsMrsors Workshope, overlays lor Assessing maps, arc Fall MTA meet­ ings. Approved amending Part Ordnance, pur­ chasing signs banning dogs, and the purchase ot Park. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested toby Patricia Atoert. Supervisor (8/29) ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt haa been made In the condNona of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Baker ml Mehta M. Morgan (original mort­ gagor,) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 10. 1995. and recorded on March 14, 1995 m Uber 626 on Pago 520 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments Io GE Capital Mortgage Service,. Inc. Assignee by an assign mart dated April 29. 1996, which waa recorded on May 8.1996. m Uber 659 on Pago 705. Barry County Records. on which mortgage there la dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX AND 39/100 dofiars ($51,066.39). including interest at 9800% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained In said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice Is hereby gnren that said mori­ gaged premises, or soma part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Heslinga. MI. at 10O pjn.. on October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are ireer rtbert as: The North one had ol the blowing described premises: Be^nmng in the center ot the hukiway running through the East one hall of the Soutieast one quarter ol Section 6. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West and 1 chain North ol the Section line between Sections 6 and 7. running thence Weeledy 2 1/2 cheats, thence Southerly parallel w«h said highway 1 1/4 chains to said Section Uno. thence West along said Section (no 3.61 chains, thence North 72 links to the right ol way ot the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad lor a place ol boginrtng. thence kt an Easterly direction Io a point 1 chain North and 2 1/2 chains Westerly ot the point of beginning, thence Easterly 2 1/2 chains, thence Northeasterly 2 chains parallel wib said highway, thence Westerly 5.34 chains, thence Southwesterly 3.16 chains along the right ol way ot the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw The redemption period shall be 6 months) from toe date ol auebsaiq, unless determined abandoned in "'accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, h which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 22,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dolphins 248-593-1309 TroB4 Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselor, 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Suita 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rta 4200224121 (9/19) Dotprtna MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt haa boon made m the conditions ot a mortgage made by RICHARD CUSHMAN AN UNMARRIED MAN to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC. Mortgagoo. dated September 24. 2001. and recorded on October 1. 2001. an Instrument No 1067689 BARRY County Records. Mrchrgan and assigned by said mortgagee. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereol the sum ot one hundred eighty sis thousand six hundred sixty nine and 97/100 Dottars ($186,669.97). including interest at 6.750% par annum. Under the power ot sale contarrvxj in said mortgage and the statute In such case mode and provided, notice Is hereby given the. said mon­ vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TWP. OF HOPE. BARRY County. Michig-.n and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SECTION 31. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE SOu iH 89 DEGREES 37-19" W.CST OF THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1326.62 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 36 25" WEST ON SAID 1/B LINE 320.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 51 00" WEST 607.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 5658” EAST 68.13 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGGING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 55’17" WEST 124.44 FEET; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 34-29" WEST 177.47 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE ALONG THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE; THENCE ON SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE NORTH 47 DEGREES 0728" EAST 128.02 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 34-29" EAST 229.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56’58" WEST 45.28 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. ALSO ALL THAT LAND LYING BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE UNE AND THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE EAST 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF GROUND LYING 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55'17 WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 33.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID BASEMENT; THENCE THE CENTERLINE RUNS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56’58" WEST 71.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 19*17 EAST 77.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 4T40T WEST 217.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 20’23" WEST 178.47 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STEVENS ROAD AND THE POINT OF ENDP& OF SAID BASEMENT boned in accordance with 1948CL 000.3241a. St which caao the redemption parted ahal be 30 days tram the data ol such sale Dated: Augusi 15, 2002 ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tramain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (248) 540-7701 (8/12) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 356 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa K. Potter (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2000. and recorded on May 25. 2000 in Instrument No. 1044778 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A. as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates. Senes 2000-C. with­ out recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 26, 2001. which was recorded on May 17, 2001, in Instrument No. 1059889. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWO AND 35/100 dollars ($83,902.35). including mwrest at 9.050% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00 p m. on September 19, 2002. Sa>d premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County, Michigan and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan. described as; Commencing at the Northeast comer of said sec­ tion; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 937.20 feet along the North kne of sa^ section; thence South 00 degrees 56 min­ utes 23 seconds West 94.38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 108.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 14520 feet Io the place of beginning; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 165.00 feet to a point which is North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 132.00 feet and North 89 degrees 52 min­ utes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the center­ line of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 18.87 feet; thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along centerline of a former mH race; thence North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 29.50 feet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 2 degrees 52 min­ utes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 rrtnutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse tine along the Coldwater River; thence South 27 u^grees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also that parcel of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the center­ tine of said river. Together with an easement for ingress and ogreas over that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, described as: Begfnntog at the centertine of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.90 foot; thence Norm parauei witn me centenine ot wapte otreei 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or loss, to the place ot beginning. Excepting the South 33 foot thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period she! bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bin^iam Farms. Ml 48025 Re *200115949 Gators (9/5) World record swimmer to kick off United Wav Barry County United Way kicks off its 2002 fund-raising campaign this week with a direct mailing to county residents asking them to be an “everyday hero” to the many people helped by United Way each year. On Sept. 12, a kickoff breakfast will fea­ ture guest speaker Jim Dreyer, who has successfully swum across four of the five Great Lakes and most recently attempted a crossing of the last on his list. Lake Supe­ rior. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Everyday Heroes. Touching Lives,” and Dreyer could be described as one of those heroes. The athlete overcame a childhood fear of water due to a near-drowning to be­ come a marathoner involved in long-dis­ tance endurance competitions in swim­ ming, running and bicycling. He grabbed media attention with a 41-hour 65-mile swim across Lake Michigan in 1998 that was the first of its kind and also set the Lake Michigan distance record for total miles swum. He went on to swim across lakes Huron, Eric and Ontario. While unsuccessful thus far in crossing the chilly Lake Superior, he has swum more miles at a time than any one else in that lake, logging 47 miles in 36 hours in 44-degrec temperatures in 2001. Dreyer believes that “quitting is not an option” and will deliver the message at the kickoff that “no achievement is out of reach." He will speak of his athletic experi­ ences, setting and reaching goals, the im­ portance of physical, mental and spiritual fitness, and the value of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the lo­ cal non-profit organizations that receives funds from Barry United Way. Dreyer has done fund-raising for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and worked to raise aware­ ness about the organization. Dreyer won’t be the only one talking about heroic efforts, as United Way offi­ cials also focus on everyday heroism in their campaign speeches. “With your United Way contribution, every day you’re a hero to someone in the community,” Barry United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes said. “When you look at the fact that people used United Way services 23,403 times last year, every one of those times represented someone reach­ ing out to help people through a United Way donation.” United Way allocates funds to a diverse assortment of non-profit agencies and or­ ganizations that does everything from pro­ vide after-school recreation to youth to give food to hungry people. At one time or an­ other the lives of every person living in the county have been touched by the services provided by the 25 agencies who receive United Way funding in Barry County. Those agencies include: • 4-H, which helps youth build skills and acquire healthy values • The ARK for Runaways, which gives young people with no home a place to live • The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, which provides a range of services to help prevent the abuse and ne­ glect of children • Barry County Healthy Families, which AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 58-38(h) OF ARTICLE II, OF CITY OF HASTINGS CHAPTER 58 OF THE HASTIHGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED ORDINANCE NO. 355 A complete copy ol Ordinance 366 Is available lor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. C4y HaK, 201 E Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan TNs ordinance shal take ettect and sha< be m tun force tram the dale ol ns put* ^tion in the H • stings Banner pursuant Io the Charter lor the City of Hastings Mc-ed by Wood, second by May that Ordnance No. 356 be adopted Yea, Tubbs. Wood. Bleam. Hawkins. Jasperse. Kteman. May. McIntyre and Campbelt AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 15, OF CHAPTER 90, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO PERMIT POLICE STATIONS IN THE D2 ZONE ANO RUS TRANSIT FACILITIES M THE 01 ZONE BY SPECIAL LAND USE. Nays None Absent None I. Evert G Manshum. City Clerk. do hereby certify that ■ true copy ol an Ordnance adopt­ ed by he Hastings Cay Council on the 26th day ot August 2002 r» available at the City A complete copy This ordinance Clerk's Office ot Ordinance 355 is available tor inspection at the City Clerks Office, City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Heatings. Michigan at 9* take effect and ahal be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pu suant to the Charter tor the City of Hastings. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Moved by Tubbs, second by McIntyre that Ordinance No. 355 be adopted. Yeas. McIntyre. May. Kiernan. Jasperoe. Hawkins. Bfeam. Wood. Tubbs and Campbel .«ays: None Absent: None I. Evertl G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy ot an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Counci on the 26th day of August 2002 is available at the City Clerk’s ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Office Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk The County of Barry, located in Nestings, Michigan, will receive proposals from qualified contractors for Phase 2 - Footings and Foundations, for the nev: Barry-Eaton County Health Department Building, located at 1330 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Proposals may be mailed or delivered in person to Debbie Smith, Barry County Clerk, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, and must be received prior to 2:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, September 9. 2002. All proposals must be sealed in envelopes, plainly labeled "Proposal for Barry-Eaton County Health Department. Footings and Foundations.” All proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud at this time. A bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid, in the form of bond or certi­ fied check, is required. Performance, labor and material bond costs (which shall cover 100% ot the value of the project) should be bid separately on the line provided on the bid form. Do not include the cost of PLM Bonds in your base bid. Applicable Michigan use and sales tax apply to this project. Bidding Documents may be examined after Tuesday, August 27, 2002. Prospective Bidders desiring complete sets of Contract Documents may obtain them from the Construction Manager, Beckering Advisor Inc., located at 650-44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49548, (616) 532-8191. Refundable Plan Deposit is required, in the amount of $100.00. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive all irregularities in proposals. Base Bid Proposals shall remain firm for sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening and Alternate Proposals shall remain firm for ninety (90) days from date of bid opening. i CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 353 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 38-100, OF DIVISION 4. OF ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 38, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO DEFINE NOXIOUS WEED AND VEGETATION. A complete copy of Ordinance 353 is available for inspection at the City Clerk s Office, City Hall. 201 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Wood, second by Tubbs that Ordnance No 353 be adopted Yeas: Tubbs. Wood. Bleam. Hawkins. Jasperse, Kiernan. May. McIntyre and Campbell Nays None Aosent None I. Even! G Manshum, City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 26th day of August 2002 is available at the City Clerk’s Office Jim Dreyer is shown helping students at Emmons Lake Elementary learn how to swim for a "buoy to buoy" event at Gun Lake earlier this summer held to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sis­ ters, a United Wav agency and one of the organizations for which Dreyer raises funds. provides critical support for at-risk families with very young children • The Barry County Red Cross, which provides disaster relief to families and other outreach services that help those in need • Barry County Substance Abuse Serv­ ices. which helps those addicted to alcohol or drugs break their dependency • Big Brothers Big Sisters, which pro­ vides adult mentors to youth • CASA for Kids, which supplies adult advocates for children who have been abused or neglected whose cases are going through the court system • The Commission on Aging, which pro­ vides numerous services to the elderly, in­ cluding in-home visits and meals for the home-bound • DARE, which counsels students against drug use • DISTANCE, which provides a police liaison to local junior highs to prevent tru­ ancy and build trust in law enforcement • Family and Children's Services, which provides psychological counseling and sup­ port to families who might not be able to afford such services otherwise • Food Bank of South Central Michigan, which provides free food to those who can­ not afford to buy groceries • The Gerald R. Ford Boy Scouts and Glowing Embers Girl Scouts, which help youth build skills and self-esteem • Habitat for Humanity, which builds houses for needy families • Hospice, which gives the terminally ill support and allows them to spend their last days at home if they so choose • Nashville Community Programs, which provides youth recreation and other pro­ grams in the Nashville area • Salvation Army, which provides nu­ merous services to families in need • Thomapple Area Recreation Associa­ tion, which provides recreation programs to young people in the Middleville area • VALUES program, which ensures the safety and rights of domestic violence vic­ tims involved in court proceedings • Victim’s Services Unit, which provides assistance to families of loved ones in­ volved in an emergency situation, such as those involved in an accident or natural dis­ aster • Volunteer Center of Barry County, which provides a central clearinghouse for volunteer activities in Barry County • YMCA, which provides many youth services, including summer camp Barry United Way bases its allocation* on how well agencies fulfill five focus goals: preparing youth to become responsi­ ble adults, supporting families, helping sen­ iors, helping people to make positive changes in their lives and addressing urgent needs in the county, such as food, shelter and clothing. Also being singled out as everyday he­ roes in this year’s campaign are the thou­ sands of volunteers across the county who make the programs offered by United Way agencies possible. These volunteers put in hundreds of hours a year doing everything from spending time with a terminally ill pa­ tient, answering a 2 a.m. call to help a fam­ ily whose loved one has just been in an ac­ cident, and accompanying a frightened young child to a court appearance related to parental custody to acting as a youth base­ ball coach, making home visits to the eld­ erly, or providing entertainment to nursing home residents. It doesn’t take a tragedy like last year’s terrorist attacks on Washington and New York to galvanize these volunteers into ac­ tion, Forbes said. They and the agencies for whom they work “are always there," she said. “We just tend to forget them." Last year the terrorist attacks occurred just as United Way was kicking off its an­ nual campaign. This year, the 2002 cam­ paign will have a patriotic flavor in tribute to the heroes of 9-1-1 and the heroes of Barry County, who through their donations of money and time each year continue to save lives, help people rebuild their lives after tragedy, and assist those struggling to improve the quality of their lives. The goal this year is to raise $520,000, a sum that is $20,000 more than last year’s goal and some $15,000 more than was raised in the 2001 campaign. In spite of the Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk See UNITED WAY, page 18 �The Heeling. Banner - Thunday. Auguel 2S. 2002 - Page 17 Orville E. Pickard tea C)bit tatties j Viola Mae Cunningham LAKE ODESSA Viola Mae Cunningham, age 82, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Aug. 21. 2002. She was bom in Alto, Ml on Lee. 27. 1919 to William and Inez (Van Amberg) Lind. The family moved to Woodland in 1922. On March 24. 1940. Viola married Dean Richard Cunningham. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28. 2001. Viola was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. For several years she was employed at the Lake Odessa Canning Company. After studying floral design through Michigan State University Extension, Viola owned and operated Viola’s Floral and Gift Shop and catering service for 38 years. Survivors include her sister. Lucy Jordan of Cutlerville; her sister-in-law, Betty Lind of Woodland; her nieces and nephews, Inez (Jack) Potter of Muskegon. Jean (Gary) McCaul of Caledonia, Jeanette (Kenneth) Meringa of Cutlerville, and David (Carolyn) Lind of Clarksville; her special friends. Alice Forshey (Kenneth) Luschcr of Lake Odessa. Brett Vandecar. Daniel Vandecar, DJ. Vandecar and his children, Shelby, Courtney, and Cole Vandecar. sev­ eral great and greet-great nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Dean; and her brother. Russell Lind. The funeral service was held Sunday. Aug. 25. 2002 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Pastor K. Howard Immel officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Suggested as a more lasting memorial is the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Dona L Tunning PALM SPRINGS. CA - Dona L. Twining, age 72, of Palm Springs. CA and formerly of Lansing and Ionia died Thursday, Aug. 22.2002 in Palm Springs. Mrs. Twining was bom on Aug. 22, 1930 in Ionia. Mich., the daughter of Roy and Mabie (Bice) Sutton. She was raised in the Ionia area and attended schools there. Dona was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She enjoyed clothing design and art. Her artistic talent was truly an asset enjoyed by family and friends. Mrs. TWining is survived by sons, Dennis Beachnaw of Palm Springs. CA, Craig (Mary) Beachnaw of Lansing. Kevin (Yvette McPhail) Beachnaw of Charlotte; daughters. Holli (Roland) Cook of Eaton Rapids. Kelli Beachnaw of Palm Springs. CA and Shaun (Joe) Ancona of Vermontville; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brother. Maynard Sutton of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Aug. 30 2002 at Hastings First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to because of her love of ani­ mals. in lieu of flowers, donations to the local Humane Society would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I___ Kaye J. Brauer________ BANFIELD - Kaye J. Brauer. Banfield, passed away Aug. 23. 2002. Mr. Brauer was bom on April 25,1933 in Battle Creek, the son of Julius J. and Velma A. (Huber) Brauer. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Brauer was a steam fitter for Post Cereal, for many years. Mr. Brauer was the Past Commander of the American Legion, Post 484, Hickory Comers, where he was also a member of the honor guards, and was past county com­ mander and district commander of the American Legion. He was a member of the Antique Tractor Association. Post Sports­ man Club, and past president of the Barry Amateur Radio Association. Kaye enjoyed: fishing, hunting, garden­ ing. welding, forestry management, farm­ ing and amateur radio operation. On June 14, 1952 he married Donna M. Kortz who survives. Members of his family include sons, Kaye J. (Lori) Brauer II of Germfast. (U.P.) Mich., Michael A. (Lorrie) Brauer of Hickory Comers, and Timothy J. Brauer of Battle Creek; a brother, Richard D. (Marilyn) Brauer of Dowling; 11 grandchil­ dren and four great grandchildren; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. Aug. 27,2002, at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment with full military hon­ ors was at Banfield Cemetery. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to Thomapple Manor or Johnstown Township First Responders will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. s HASTINGS - Ann Irene Merrill, age 67, of Hastings, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, after being struck by a car. She was bom April 18. 1935, the daugh­ ter of Norton and Loma (Card) Slocum. She was a member of Hastings High School class of 1953. She lived in Cincinnati and Detroit and moved back to Hastings in 1970 from Detroit. She married Gerald L. Merrill, and he survives. Ann was a homemaker, raising eight chil­ dren. Ann enjoyed antique collecting, crochet­ ing. and reading. She was employed by Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She has done volunteer work for Pennock Hospital as well. She is preceded in death by her parents, and one sister. Surviving are her children, Karen Merrill (James Johnson) of Detroit. Susan (Rodney) Schlyer of Battle Creek. Linda (David) Elkins of Fairfield. Calif., Nancy (Craig) Jacob of Gilbert. Ariz.. Gerald Merrill of Tempe. Ariz., David (Jana) Merrill, Gilbert, Ariz., Patrick Merrill, Gilbert. Ariz., Michael Merrill of Holland; 11 grandchildren; brother. Rex Slocum of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Aug; 28. 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorials can be made to charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Harold A. Case HASTINGS - Harold A. Caw. age 90. of E. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, died Tuesday. Aug. 27,2002 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Mertie L. Aldrich LIVE OAK. FLORIDA - Mertie L. Aldrich, age 77, of Live Oak. Fla., former­ ly of Hastings, died Aug. 1, 2002 in Live Oak Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Aldrich was bom June 10. 1925 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She married Harold Aldrich on Feb. 24, 1968 in Hastings. She is survived by her husband. Harold; son. Floyd Quinn of Battle Creek, daughter. Norma Doty and son, Sam Myers of Zephyrhills. Fla. Also surviving are step­ daughters. Sandy Pillsbuty. Carol Wilson and Beverly Taffs of this area, step-son. Richard Aldrich of Grand Rapids, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, sev­ eral brothers and sisters of Alabama. She worked at Hastings Mfg. Co. for 22 years and wxs a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She enjoyed her home, her work and life in general. Funeral services were held Aug. 5. 2002 at Oakley Funeral Home in Zephyrhills. Intombment Chapel Hills Gardens. Dade City. Fla. NASHVILLE - Euin Clayton Cantrell (Red), age 92. died at his home in Nashville. MI on Aug. 21. 2002 at 9:30 a.m. He was living with his son. Harlon Cantrell, until Harlon*s death, and was lov­ ing cared for by his daughter-in-law. Marjorie. Married Willie Bemice Ramsey in Falling Springs. TN in 1927. He worked for the Post Products Division of General Foods for 37 years, retiring from there having worked in the cook room. His gardens were beautiful. As small children we were fishermen. He belonged to the coon club and had a great love for coon hunting and enjoyed many godci friends. He is survived by children. Genola Wisner of Allen Park. MI; Marion Izola Smith (Doug) of Battle Creek, MI; Phyllis Lorraine Phares (Vic) of Nashville, MI; and Clayton Cantrell Jr. (Inez) o! Fl White. FL. His sister, Winnie Lucas jf Holland. Ml and another sister. Laurie Dixon in Livingston. TN. and brother. Coy Cantrell of Livingston. TN survive him. He had 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Willie Bemice Cantrell; sisters. Birdie Kilroy and Minnie Deck; brothers. Herman Cantrell and Spurgeon Cantrell; and sons. Harlon and C.J. Cantrell. Services were held at the Richard A. He ary Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002. Interment was at Floral Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Gary Cantrell, pastor of Gull Lake Bible Church, officiated. You may send memorial gifts to Gull Lake Bible Church or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Ric ' ard A. Henry Funeral Home. NASHVILLE - Caroline Margarette Furlong, age 73, of Woodland departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug. 22, 2002 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Caroline was bom Aug. 29, 1928, in Argo. Ala., the daughter of Carl and Myrtle (Rshet). She graduated from Nashville High School in 1947. and was married to Richard Furlong on Aug. 24,1947 in Quimby, MI. She loved her children and was an excel­ lent homemaker. She loved to sew, make quilts, and other crafts. She also enjoyed wintering at the family's home in Florida where she frequently visited the area flea markets. Caroline was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Sebewa in Lake Odessa. She was an excellent mate to her husband Richard and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Caroline is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard; sons, Richard II (Mary) Furlong of Woodland and Frank Furlong of Nashville; daughter-in-law. Shirley Furlong of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brother-in-law, Glenn Ainslie of Battle Creek; sister, Mary Lou Hoosier of Madison, Tenn; uncle and aunts, Ceci) and Lila Gray of Lake Odessa and Don and Venda Dennis of Battle Creek; brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Mabie Wilson of Woodland and Russell and Irene Furlong of Nashville. She also raised two grandchildren. Christina Garbazc of Lincoln Park and Shelly Bender of Saracta. Fla; 10 grandchildren; 10 step grandchil­ dren; 23 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; son. Johney; brother. Carl Sanborn Jr.; sister. Pearl Ainslie; daughter-in-law. Edith Furlong; father and mother-in-law. Walter and Mabie Fnriong; sister-in-law. Judith Furlong; and brother-in-law. Danny Furlong. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. Rev. Duane McNeil officiat­ ed. Burial at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Foundation. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. The Revue—Vermontville's Theatrical Group presents * 12 Angry Jurors' September 5, 6 & 7 at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 8 @ 3:00 p.m. Tickets may be available at the door Advance tick 16-367-4455 .com or e-mail [ HASTINGS ■ Orville E. Pickard, age 70. of Hastings died Sunday, Aug. 25. 2002 at his residence. Mr. Pickard was bom on April 25, 1932 in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Ml. the son of Orville and Mary (Converse) Pickard. He was raised in the Yankee Springs area and attended the Yankee Springs School, graduating in 1950 from Middleville High School. He was married to Gaye J. Driggers on March I. 1952. Mr. Pickard served nearly 20 years in the U.S. Army from July 25. 1950 until his retirement April 10, 1969. He moved to Hastings in 1969 from El Paso. Texas. He was a member of the Hastings Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, served as the church’s physical plant superintendent and in the Family History Center. He was a member of the D.A.V.; V.F.W. and the American Legion. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Pickard is survived by his daughters. Deborah (Darrell) Castelein of Hastings and Mary Jo (Michael) Kramer of Wyoming; son. Wayne (Marilouise Carlson) Pickard of Alto; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters. Ruth Jean (Dave) McMonigle of Middleville and Sara Mae (Ed) Colburn of Middleville; brothers. Donald Pickard of Middleville and Carl (Mary Jo) Pickard of Alto; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Gay on Aug. 25. 1987; grandson. Toby Tobias; sister. Marie Kermeen; broth­ er, Bill Pickard. Services were held Wednesday. Aug. 28. 2002 at Hastings Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints. Elder Ken Stewart offi­ ciated. Burial was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rolland R “Cotton’ Blauvelt ORANGEVILLE - Rolland R. “Cotton” Blauvelt, age 76, of Orangeville, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 26, 2002. Rolland R. “Cotton” Blauvelt was bom Aug. 19, 1926. the son of Hany and Hazel (Bourdo) Blauvelt in Orangeville, Mich, where he lived his entire life. On Aug. 5, 1950 he married Garnet Risner, his wife of 52 years. Rolland was a veteran of World War II and was one of the first to volunteer for the Orangeville Fire Department. He was a loyal employee of James River and in 1967 he and Garnet owned and oper­ ated the Gun Lake Laundromat for many years. An avid hunter and fisherman, he also enjoyed working ir his garden and playing “Aggravation” with his family. He loved his family; and their outings and he will be missed by his family very much. He is survived by his wife. Garnet; one son. Clifton (Patty) of Gun Lake; three grandchildren, Pamela Blauvelt of Otsego, Chasity (Steve) Lunog of Orangeville and Jason (Missy) Blauvelt of Payne Lake; four great grandsons, Nicholas. Logan and Justin Blauvelt and Mitchell Lunog; two brothers, Ralph (Georgine) Blauvelt of Marshall, Kenneth (Margie) Blauvelt of Orangeville; two sisters. Dorothy (Don) Hoekstra of Kalamazoo ant Alice (David) Boyce of Gun Lake; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. and many nieces and nephews. He had many friends that are going to miss him. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Cecil Morse. Ray Morse and Clyde Blauvelt. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the Pentecostal Church of Christ, Orangeville. Pastors Mike Risner, Rich Sheldon and James Hall officiating. Interment Oak Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Pentecostal Church of Christ. Orangeville will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. HASTINGS - Paul Campbell, age 65. of Hastings, died Sunday. Aug. 25. 2002 in Kalamazoo. He was bom June 27. 1937, the wn of John and Leah (Young) Campbell. He attended school in Kalkaska. He moved to Delton in 1958 and then to Hastings in 1999. Paul enjoyed woodworking, mushroom­ ing end hiking in the Upper Peninsula. He did architectural drafting for many sub-contractors. He is survived by sons Randy (Mandy) Campbell of Freeport. Rodney (Calley) Campbell of Augusta; daughters. Celeste (TJ)Frie of Avon Lake. Ohio. JoLynn (Marty) Brawley of Dorr. Lisa (Philip) Bolthouse of Lake Amt; 13 grandchildren; one brother, two sisters; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Memorials can be made to the charity of one’s choice. No services will be held. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. jf ~ Eric^L^-Reyff^^ MIDDLEVILLE - Eric “Lee” Reyff II. age 13, of Middleville passed away Aug. 26, 2002 from accidental injuries. Lee was starting eighth grade at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School in Middleville. He is survived by his mother. Michelle (Lutz) Wendt, of Middleville; his father, Eric Lee Reyff of Cadillac; three sisters, Kortney Reyff, Niki Reyff. and Chelsea Reyff. all of Middleville; grandparents, Dick and Sue Reyff, and Evelyn Lutz and Phillip West, all of Middleville; great grandmother, Irena Sissell; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pun. A memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School in memory of Eric “Lee” Reyff II. Harriette H. Cook CLOVERDALE - Harrierte H. Cook. age 88, of Cloverdale, passed away Aug. 27, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Cook was born on Nov. 26,1913 in Orangeville, MI. the daughter of John and Mildred (Chapman) Beattie. On Oct. 2, 1937 she married Walter Cook, and he preceded her in death in 1963. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crafts and flower gardening. She wintered in Lakeland. FL, from 1961 to 1997. Mis. Cook is survived by a son. Buri (Jean) Cook of Delton; a daughter, Barbara (John) Smith of Freeport a brother, Louis Beattie of Otsego; sisters, Doris Ruiter cf Comstock and Marian Cook of Delton; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Paul Cook, in 1990; a sister. Helen Cousineau; and brothers, Robert, Walter and Earl Beatlie. The family will receive visitors Thursday (today) 5 to 8 pjn. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton where funeral ser­ vices will be conducted Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at II ajn. Pastor Jeff Worden officiat­ ing. Interment at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be mad? to the charity of ones choice will be appreciat­ ed. Arrangements were made by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. 3^—1^^^—— Hastings City Bank TRUST ADMINISTRATOR Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886, is dedi­ cated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Trust Administrator to join our team. The incumbent performs a variety of activities relating to the pro­ cessing of trust accounts, including securities, accounting and clerical dulies. Responsibilities include administration of trust accounts, estate accounts, and employee benefit programs, the supervision of trust real estate and the bank’s discount brokerage service, as well as assisting with the supervision of trust operations. A Bachelor Degree in Business or equivalent experience is required. Bank trust experience is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F �Page 16 - The Hastings Benner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 ■" Hastings Rotary Board named Hastings Rotary Club Board members for the 2002-03 year include (from left) Cortney Collison, Tim Girrbach, Past President Larry Neil, President Jeff Mans­ field, Treasurer Dave Solmes, Sheree Newell, Troy Dahlman, and Secretary Bob Nida. Not available for the photo were board members Sandy Nichols and Matt Thompson. UNITED WAY, continued from page fact that United Way made its goal last year, U-W and the agencies it funds have experienced declines in giving as a result of 9-1-1. Some of the decline didn’t occur in amount of dollars received, but rather in amount of dollars designated to organiza­ tions outside of Barry County, Forbes said. Some $40,000 was designated to agencies outside Barry County last year, meaning August 13,2092 - 7:00 pun. Al Board members present, Deputy Niewenhuis, Library Administrator Schondolmayer. Minutes approved; Reports received from Treasurer, Deputy. Librarian, Clerk. and Supervisor. Adopted 2003 Salary Raaohltion. 16 ■he amount available to allocate locally was smaller. Direct mail pieces being received by residents will remind them that if they work outside of the county, they can designate their pledge dollars to Barry County. The mailings will also allow those who don’t have the opportunity to participate in em­ ployee campaigns a chance to make pledges. The kickoff breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. on the 12th. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend. It will feature a free continental breakfast and music by the Hastings High School band, as well as presentations of funds by some local busi­ nesses and organizations who have already run their giving campaigns. Forbes said that this year. “I know the generosity of Barry County will come through to support the many United Way agencies that are helping us to make Barry County a great place to live and raise a family." Approved mailing of notice to homeowners Approved janitorial contract Services. Paid outstanding bflte. Adjourned at 9:00. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown, Supervisor with Hallifax THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! DaswrwWell Repair by Wall Anchor (8/29) Basemert Waterproofing by B-Dry Glass Block. Windows Node* of Mortgage Foredoaure Salo THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OSTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Detautt has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage made by John B. Weddington and Donna B. Stamps (original mort­ gagors) to NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 4. 1996. and recorded on April 17, 1996 in Uber 657 on Page 268 in Barry County Record*, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the St Paul Federal Bank tor Saving, Assignee by an assignment dated August 11, 1996, which was recorded on July 25. 2002, In Instrument •1064371, Barry County Records on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due a’ toe dele hereof toe turn of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 02/100 dotars ($93,300.02). including interest at 7.700% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 80 of Sunset Shores <2, according to the recorded otat thereof, as recorded in Uber 5 of Plata on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10. Town 1 North, Range 8 Wesi. thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along the North line or said Section 10. a cftstance of 1776.13; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 feet to the true place of beginning, thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 feet; thence North 74 degrees 49 minutes West 200.00 feet to the Easterly line of Sunset Dr., thence North 15 degrees 11 minutes East along said easterly line 200.00 feet, thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOP tNrORMATiON. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Tree A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Flo 1200221320 Jaguars (9/12) New Window Wells vT S Raising Sunken Concrete Ta— Regrading 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC' An Independent Licensee of B Dry Systems, me. 810 Bryant St. • Kalamazoo. Mctwgan 49001 • 345-2900 8126 East DE Avenue • Richland. Mich^an 49093 • 629-5252 • 11 Labor Day weekend is upon us. School is under way with short weeks. Lakewood students had three days of classes last week. This week, with no school on Friday, they have four days which is the same number for next week, with Monday a holiday. The Depot/Museum will be open Saturday from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m. Jackie Gilliland of Morrison Lake will be the host­ ess for the Historical Society. The exhibits from Depot Day are still in place, so if you missed the big day in July you get a second chance to see the great Reiser exhibit and also the sewing display. There are two sig­ nature quilts, antique sewing machine, old lime dress patterns, needlework and sewing notions. The display cases in the main lobby have interesting items. The Reiser exhibit has photographs, advertising sou­ venirs from the Reiser Lumber and the later days. The hostess for the genealogy society will be Pam Swiler. who is available to help any searcher, member or not, find cemetery records. Odessa tax records, obituaries from scrapbooks and more! There are sev­ eral tax record booklets on sale, mostly from Odessa Township, but select booklets from Easton and Sebewa townships. The Lake Odessa Village Planning Commission will have a hearing Thursday, Sept. 5, to consider two requests for a change in zoning for certain properties. There will be a repeat of the antiques appraisal at the Lake Odessa Community Library from noon until 4 p.m. Saturday, Sep.7. Glen Rairigh will do the verbal appraisals, but no written figures. This is a project of the ICGS. The railway has made some changes on two key crossings. On Eaton Highway, just east of M-50, there are now flashing lights with bells and with gates, which drop into place as a train approaches. The same update has been made on M-66 at Woodbury. There have been fatalities on Eaton Highway with three young men on a dark night and four from one family on an icy New Year’s Day more than 20 years ago. With increased traffic on the country gravel road when Caledonia Farmers’ Elevator is in full operation at some future date, the safety precautions are certainly wise. Many relatives from Fennville and near­ by points attended the Thursday funeral of Rena Haan Broe last Thursday. Summer Splash made a real splash, even though it coincided with the Hastings Summerfest and the Saranac Bridge Festival. Look to the Lakewood News for more complete coverage. The boat parade II Brian and Jenny Decker, Earl Strater and Wait Collins worked second shift ir. serving the pancake breakfast Saturday. was held at the appointed time, despite the very dark and gloomy skies. There must have been a dozen boats in the parade. At least the prize winners all had numbers above ten. The boats left from the beach area, where there was a sound system for announcements. The highly decorated crafts left toward the west and circled the lake. The three judges, Tena Walker, Ron Coppess and Faye Whitford, boarded a boat so they could get a close-up look at the entries. Many had lights. All had some patriotic theme. One had a lighted flag. One pulled seven water skiers. As the boats rounded Eagle Pointe, they came into view of those waiting on shore. The announcer welcomed them back, thanked sponsors: Union Bank, which gave $100 for first prize; Walker Pharmacy which contributed $50 for second prize, and Carl’s Market for the $25 which went to the third place win­ ner. The judge’s decision was for Gunnard and Ann Johnson to win first place; Don Acker, winner of second place and Ron and Patty Brown, third prize. Vem’s Short Shop contributed a trophy for each. At the same time, music was playing and the dance floor was ready for the teens. Many were seen milling about the parking area, but few were on the dance floor yet at eight o’clock. They may have joined the fun later. We would hope so. This was a free event meant to entertain the teen crowd. Also that night, two hot air balloons ascended from West El. Saturday morning’s pancake breakfast was a success. Publicity indicated that prof­ its would go to the Lakewood Youth Center on First Street The menu included pan­ cakes, scrambled eggs, maple syrup, sausages, applesauce, tropical fruit, orange juice and coffee. Roasters full of the hot food were on the serving tables with a full line of servers. 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Most people brought lawn chairs for seating while they listened to the music after eating or in afternoon, before mealtime. The 700 block of Fourth Avenue was blocked for the event to accommodate handicappers and the fire and rescue personnel. Most of them were wear­ ing new T-shirts. Sunday’s open air service on the lawn of Central UMC brought the usual congrega­ tion. plus several visitors. A newly formed praise band provided music. They were Andy Ferris, Dick Nelson, Callie Walker. Katie Coddaire and the pastor. Chuck Rayner was the sound technician. There were chairs provided, but most "people brought their own lawn chairs. Coffee hour treats were served in Fellowship Hall for any and all. This is the second year for the church to have service on the lawn, but the first in conjunction with any village event. Pastor Don Ferris’ message was on “What Makes a Community.” Co-operation between citizens, businesses, and govern­ ment were key factors mentioned. The weather was delightful. Only one long train interrupted the service. A train whistle sounding for every crossing for two miles docs make an impact, besides the clack of the scores of freight cars passing over the rails. Theron and Roberta King joined others from a Florida tour group at Atlanta Aug. 7 for a European trip. One highlight of their trip was to visit the Luxembourgh U.S. Military Cemetery were Theron's older brother, Estol, was buried. He was a casual­ ty in the Battle of the Bulge during that bleak winter 1945 when thousands of Allied troops were cut off from their supply lines in bitter cold weather. While at the cemetery with their tour group. Theron was escorted to the grave by the cemetery administrator, was given a portfolio of information about all the World War II cemeteries, which were established follow­ ing World War II, had his picture taken by his escort, who was a Texan. The Kings* tour included Holland. Belgium and Germany along with Luxembourgh. John McDowell and family have visited his parents. Don and Marge. For most of the summer the grandparents have hosted Molly’s son and Steven’s daughter from Florida. The children have returned to the.r parents. Last weekend Steven King and two teenage daughters spent the weekend with parents Theron and Roberta after taking son Jon to Iowa to enroll in college. The Kings formerly lived in Iowa before their move to Maryland. Mrs. Mary Morrice is a new patient at Tender Care. Subscribe to The Banner TODAY! Call945-9554 �The Hastings Benner - Thursday. Augurt 29. 2002 - Page 19 Bus exit changes with school construction White and food service supervisor tan Goowin (ngnt) survey the new kitchen White stands by one of the walls of the community center. SPEAKER... continued from page 5 A halfway was constructed between the old gym and new gym. The outside of the hallway is pictured. That hallway will eventually look on the new gym. Students will be able to use the hallway this year to exit the west end ot the existing gym. Walls c ttle new 9ym are shown Project Superintendent Jeff White stands in a new entryway that will be used by students entering and exiting the back of the west end of the high school. Those attending Hastings High School this year will be sharing space with con­ struction workers and equipment being used to build the new Community Educa­ tion and Recreation Center, which is being attached to the southwest corner of the school. Plans arc to have construction have as little impact as possible on school activi­ ties. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. However, some changes in ingress and egress will take place. The biggest change is that buses will no longer exit the west end of the high school. Schoessel said buses used to enter the school grounds on the east side of the building, circle around to the back of the school to pick students up and drop them off, then exit from the west end of the building. Now buses will enter from the east, drop students off or pick them up in the back, then circle around in back of the high school parking lot and exit on the cast end again, the same way they entered. The one-way west-to-east circular drive in front of the school, where most parents pick up and drop off their children, will re­ main open. When parents exit the east end of the drive, they may have to wait for buses exiting from the back of the building. “We’re making a plea to parents to con­ sider picking up or dropping off their stu­ dents on South Street." Schoessel said. Par­ ents can park on cither side of South Street, which is located just north of the parking lots in front of the high school. Next summer the front drive will be re­ done to make it safer. Schoessel said. Park­ ing lots will also be paved at that time. Schoessel said construction workers, who parked their vehicles in back of the high school near the west end of the build­ ing this summer, will now park their vehi­ cles along Young Street, where the football stadium is located. "Most if not all the construction workers will be arriving before school starts and leaving after the kids leave." Schoessel said. Delivery vehicles, etc., will arrive and depart during tnc day but not when students are coming to school or leaving for the day, he said. The west end of the high school, where the gym is located, is fenced in, as is the entire construction area on the west end of the building. But students will still be able to walk in and out of the existing gym through a newly ccastructed hallway. There will be no construction going on in­ side the school. Schoessel said. In addition to the community center, the district built an addition to the vocational education area of the high school and an addition to the kitchen. Those additions were completed prior to the start of school. Additional tennis courts were also con­ structed. existing courts were renovated, and the high school track was re-paved. Workers are ahead of schedule on the new community center, according to con­ struction superintendent Jeff White. The Christman Co., construction managers on the project, expect to have the project done on time. White said. The community center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2003. Fairy Tales will now grace the Freeport District Library. Pictured (from left) are Jenny Montag, Sheila Johnson, Amy and Bridget Doyle. In the front are Abigail. Ashley and Austin Montag. Picture donated to Freeport Library honors memory of Margaret Doyle Jenny Montag of northern California do­ nated the print “Fairy Tales” to the Freeport District Library in memory of her grand­ mother, Margaret Doyle. The family recently visited the Freeport Library for the presentation of the print. Freeport District Library director Joanne Hcsselink says, “I First met Mrs. Doyle at the library long before I worked here. Whenever I visited her home she has an open book by her reading chair with a stack of books waiting to be read.” Keep friends in relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a gift subscription to the Hastings BANNER. Mrs. Doyle lived with her husband.Terrance, on Hastings Road where they raised four children, Sheila. Tom. Denny and Connie. Montag grew up in the Kalamazoo area. After her grandmother’s death in 1998, she wished to donate something to the Freeport Library in memory of her grandmother's love of books and reading. She remembered going to the Kalamazoo Library and seeing this picture there. On a vacation trip to Kalamazoo from California she went searching for the title of this print at the Kalamazoo Library. A librarian there found the print. Using this information Montag was able to get the information she needed for a successful Internet search. Montag purchased the print and had it framed. This month Montag presented the picture to the Freeport District Library, along with her children Ashley. Austin, and Abigail and her mother, Sheila Johnson. Also present at the presentation were Amy Doyle and her daughter Bridget, who now own the Doyle family farm. We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics . to hold a gun and made a shooting noise. “Missed me,” Wysocki said. Wysocki encouraged members of the audience to think back to their own child­ hoods — what toys they played with, who they played with. etc. They should even try recalling their favorite candy, he said, whipping out several types of childhood candy, including one widely believed to cause stomachs lo explode if it was eaten with soda pop. Harding a paper full of candy buttons to a member of the audience, he asked her to eat the candy the way she ate it as a child. At first she pulled off one of the candies and stuck it in her mouth, but the audience, knowing that wasn’t really the way you're supposed to eat them, groaned, and the audience member then proceeded to lick the little candies off the paper. Wysocki brought a lollipop that spins around by itself and demonstrated how it worked by holding his mouth open, stick­ ing his tongue out, and waiting for the lolli­ pop to move past his tongue. “How lazy do you have to be?” he asked. He recalled the wax lips full of juice he used to buy as a child. He’d suck out the juice and then che^^tbe lips, “until J re­ alized — this is wax!” Wysocki asked audience members Bon­ nie Meredith of the Larry Neil Agency, Jim Toburen of MainStreet Savings and Hast­ ings High teacher Pat Burtch to twist long narrow balloons into shapes of their choice. All of them had difficulty doing so. When their time was up, Wysocki asked Burtch what her balloon shape represented. Someone in the audience quipped “a tur­ tle." Burtch, who teaches health, one-upped that response, answering that her balloon was “a loop of an intestine.” Wysocki asked, “Which loop?” Burtch replied, "The big loop." . Toburen, who didn’t have much luck twisting his balloon into shape, wound up with part of the balloon blown up and part of it deflated. He claimed his balloon was a “syringe." Meredith said her balloon creation actu­ ally WAS a turtle. Wysocki asked the three participants af­ terward how they felt about getting up in front of others to join in the exercise, and the three answered that they hadn’t minded doing it. Wysocki said he has used a similar exercise with children, asking them to form animals, etc. out of balloons. Like the audi­ ence participants at the BIE luncheon, the children had a hard time twisting the bal­ loons into certain shapes. The kids “didn’t know the point of the exercise until I brought their parents in,” Wysocki said. The parents were also asked to form some­ thing out of balloons, and “they couldn’t do it, cither,” Wysocki said. The difference between the children and parents, he said, was that the parents laughed at themselves as they tried to make something out of the balloons, but the chil­ dren didn’t. Adults learn to not take them­ selves so seriously, he said. That skill is something audience members could pass on to young people, he said. Wysocki said that during the school year, teachers should try and get in touch with the fun they had as children and not just lighten up Themselves but help their young charges to see the lighter, brighter side of life. “I’m not asking you to act like a child,” he said. “I’m not saying that the next time Carl says, *1 need that MEAP report’ you say. “Make me!” However, he said, he was asking that they use humor as one of their tools of leading youth. “The gift of laughter is something you can share for all your upcoming years," he said. He advised them, when they were in danger of getting bogged down in life’s se­ riousness, to think about his 3-year-old son climbing naked out of the bathtub, going into his bedroom, putting on a tool belt, cowboy boots, and a hard hat, and “jump­ ing up and down on the bed singing YMCA.” �Page 20 - Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 COURT NEWS: A licensed, practical nurse who admitted to stealing the potent, pain-killing drugs Vi­ codin and Tylenol 3 from her patients at a local nursing home was sentenced under the terms of Public Act 7411 of the Public Health Code, which would keep her con­ viction off her record if she is successful on probation. Valerie McCaul, 44. of Lowell, admitted to having an addiction to the prescription medications. “Ms. McCaul knows what she did was wrong.” said defense attorney David Makled. “She’s embarrassed at how she let her­ self slip into this.” McCaul is receiving treatment at Pine Rest and plans to join a 12-slep group for addicts. She was ordered to spend two years on probation, not to take medications which are not prescribed for her and to attend two NA meetings per week. In other recent court business: • Troy Gregory, 23, of Three Rivers, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver marijuana, habitual offender, one count of resisting police and one count of possessing methamphetamine July 20 in Barry Township. Gregory admitted to having about five ounces of the drug in a plastic baggy and that each ounce was individually wrapped. He told the judge each ounce sells for about $75. Gregory said he tried to run from police when they approached him outside a bar where he was waiting for a ride. He also admitted to having methamphetamine on the same night. He will be sentenced Sept. 19. • Chris Wyatt. 20, of Plainwell, was or­ dered to spend 30 months to 20 years in prison on his conviction of operating a methamphetamine lab. Wyatt was on probation on two previous convictions when he was arrested by the Southwest Enforcement Team June 20 when he and Matthew McKelvey were sus­ pected of removing a methamphetamine lab from the home of an England Drive man. placing it into a box and driving the com­ ponents to the Marsh Road home of a 19ycar-old woman. He also has five prior misdemeanor con­ victions and four prior minor in possession citations. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Wyatt and McKelvey are sus­ pected to be among “five or six people ac­ tively cooking with a mobile meth lab." which he said constitutes “an organized group” Defense attorney David Kuzava said the only role his client played was to help move the components. “There is no evidence he was actually manufacturing or selling,” said Kuzava. Kuzava explained that Wyatt comes from a very troubled family. His father is in a Georgia prison, he has a brother in jail and has other family problems. “His misdemeanors arc all essentially al­ cohol-related offenses," said Kuzava. “I think Mr. Wyatt needs to undergo counsel­ ing for his drugs, alcohol and the upbring­ ing he didn’t have. He’s 20 years old and has an opportunity to do something with his life." Wyatt told Judge James Fisher that he wants to change his life, get a job and “do my best to leave things behind me and take linen EARN INCOME FROME HOME: your own business! Mail-order/intemet, full training & support. Free information, www.ReachingWealth.com 888-201-7369. Xiaragt Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. YARD SALE: 8/31, 9am2pm. 319 Reed St., Nashville. Womens & baby clothing. YARD SALE: 9am-5pm, Aug. 30th & 31st. 832 Win­ tergreen Dr. I anti 15 YEAR OLD Double Reg QH & foundation bred mare - big built, 15.1hh. 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He violated probation by failing to report to his probation officers, failing to attend substance abuse counseling and failing to pay fines and costs. He was also arrested for possession of marijuana and resisting police and was or­ dered to spend 16 months to two years in prison, a term consecutive to the other sen­ tence. "The defendant is not probation mate­ rial,” said McNeil). “He committed the sec­ ond offense three days after his pre-hearing on the first file. We gave the defendant an opportunity for probation with a suspended jail sentence. That was his last chance.” Hall said he is now clean from drugs. “I’m afraid probation is not working out for you, Mr. Hall,” said Fisher. “It goes back to your original report when the psy­ chologist called it ‘opposition defiant disor­ der.* I put it, ‘you’re going to do what you want, whenever you want to do it.’” • Chad Risner, 31, of Plainwell, was or­ dered to spend 18 months to 20 years in prison on his conviction of violating proba­ tion by consuming methamphetamine on Aug. 11. He also failed to report to his probation agent on Aug. 14. “It’s quite clear that meth is still a major part of Mr. Risner’s life,” said Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins. “He hasn’t made that leap to get it resolved and out of his life.” Risner’s original conviction was related to manufacturing methamphetamine. “This leads me to believe that Mr. Risner is not only addicted, but that it’s his lifeline at this point,” Hawkins said. But defense attorrey Jim Goulooze said Risner has performed well on probation in all other respects. “He slipped,” said Goulooze. “I think he’s an excellent candidate for drug court.” Fisher denied drug court saying he al­ ready has 28 people in the program and that “it’s not available to people who sell drugs.” Regarding drug court, Fisher explained to Goulooze that the Barry County Trial Court does not have the resources to ex­ pand the program because the state awarded a grant of $25,000 to conduct drug court next year. “Wc requested six times that," Fisher said. “So that’s the responsibility I’m sad­ dled with.” Goulooze stressed that Risner was not selling drugs. “What was he using the lab for?” asked Fisher. “That’s why people operate labs, so they can sell it.” Risner defended himself, saying he was manufacturing meth for his own use “be­ cause I couldn’t afford it," he said. “I made a slipup and that’s why I’m here." Fisher told Risner that his was an “ex­ tremely serious offense" before imposing the prison sentence. • Jason VanDniiten, of Grand Rapids, was ordered to spend 16 months to 20 years in prison for violating probation on his con­ viction of breaking and entering a body shop on Gun Lake Road in 1997. He violated probation by failing to pay fines and costs. One cited in car versus moving van crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - One per­ son suffered minor injuries and two others were unhurt when a car collided with a moving van at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 23 on M-79, 10 feet west of Thomapple Lake Road. Police said Robert James Boyle was cited for improper passing after he alleg­ edly tried to pass several vehicles while driving in the east bound lane and then col­ lided with a moving van that was turning left. The impact caused the moving van to partially overturn. Boyle. 19. was wearing a seat belt and was not hurt in the collision. The van driver, Nathan Reese, 21. of Kalamazoo, was not hurt, while passenger Gerald Turner. 28, suffered a minor injury. Clarification: The mother of a 3-year-old girl who called police after two Hispanic males al­ legedly grabbed the child in her driveway Aug. 16 has reported that she is not seeking charges for attempted abduction. The woman said the men were not trying to take her daughter but were merely using the child to protect themselves from dogs that were running toward them. She said what the men did constituted poor judg­ ment, but was not an attempt to kidnap her daughter. POLICE BEAT: Deputies nab suspected burglars YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two Battle Creek residents have been arrested and charged with breaking and entering after they were caught in the act of allegedly trying to rob the Yankee Springs Car Wash early Saturday. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Barry Brandt, with help from Deputies Dar leaf and Richcllc Spencer apprehended Michael Allen Koch. 24. and Sara Elizabeth Lesher. 25, after Brandt noticed suspicious activity at the car wash, located on M-179 near Gun Lake. Koch and Lesher have been charged with one count each of breaking and entering a building with u’enl to commit a larceny and possessing burglar 's tools. Both were -xiaigncd on the charges and initial $10,000 cash bonds on each suspect were reduced to 10 percent of $7,500. Pre-exam hearings are set for Wednesday. Sept. 4. at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County's 56­ B District Court. A number of businesses in the area have been burglarized by thieves for the past month with the car wash being targeted for the second time. Officials did not say whether the suspects are linked :o any other burglaries. Car larcenies plague county, city HASTINGS/BARRY COUNTY - No one has been arrested yet. but authorities con­ tinue to receive reports of cars being targeted by thieves in Hastings and around Barry County. ~ The Hastings City Police Department investigated nine reported motor vehicle larce­ nies on the north side of the city over the past two weeks and received an additional four reports between Aug. 22 and 25. Several suspects between 14 and 19 years of age have not yet been charged for the first rash of break-ins, in which compact disks and players, change, fuzzy dice and other items were stolen from unlocked cars. Also reported stolen was one biack, $450 BMX stunt bicycle from inside a mini-van parked in the area of East Thorn Street and North Hanover Aug. 23. Another citizen reported that a radio was rtolcn from an unlocked car on North East Street Aug. 22, a car in the 1400 block of South Hanover was illegally entered Aug. 23, a car in the 800 block of South Jefferson Street was targeted by thieves Aug. 25 and items were stolen from a car in the 100 block of West Clinton Street Aug. 25. The Michigan State Police reported that two residences within one-half mile of one another in the 700 and 800 blocks of East Cloverdale Road were targeted by thieves on the morning of Aug. 23. At one of the homes, a citizen reported finding compact disks, a sub woofer, and speakers stolen from the unlocked car parked in his driveway between 9 p.m. Aug. 22 and 6:45 a.m. Aug. 23. The second report involved the theft of 18 compact disks and fuzzy dice from an un­ locked Dodge Intrepid and hand tools, a vacuum and a drill from a Chevy S-10 pickup truck. Police said it appears someone broke a window to gain access to the tools located in the bed of the truck which was covered by a topper. Police have no suspects and the incidents are still under investigation. Otsego man’s meth lab confiscated ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An alert Michigan State Police trooper on patrol Aug. 22 thought something looked suspicious when he saw a car drive onto a “twotrack” off Saddler and Boulter roads with no lights. Upon further investigation, he discovered a 28-year-old Otsego man with a duffle bag containing components for manufacturing methamphetamine. Troopers said Chad Allen Pride told them he was driving into the woods to look for deer though officers were skeptical when they checked his record and discovered he was on probation in Allegan Countyfor a previous methamphetaniinc related convic­ tion. Pride was arrested and lodged on the probation violation and was charged with a new count of operating a methamphetamine laboratory involving hazardous waste, a felony. He was arraigned in Barry County District Court Aug. 23 and a $50,000 bond was set. Four-wheeler, motorcycle trailer stolen IRVING TOWNSHIP - A white. 1986 Honda four-wheel off road vehicle and a Ya­ maha motorcycle trailer have turned up missing from a home in the 6000 block of West Barnum Road, the Michigan Stale Police report. Troopers said the items reportedly were discovered missing from a bam Aug. 16. Police have no suspects and the items have not been recovered. Break-in reported at fairgrounds office RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Troopers have no leads on who may have broken into the office at the Barry Expo Center or why. Police were called at 7:18 a.m. Aug. 26 when an employee discovered that someone had broken into the inside office of the building, located on the Barry County Fair­ grounds, 1350 North M-37. Nothing was found missing and the incident remains under investigation. Stroke victim returns to find car stolen THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP - A woman who had suffered a stroke and was recuper­ ating at her son’s home returned to her own home Aug. 24 to find her 1993 Honda Ac­ cord missing from her garage. The woman told troopers she had last seen the car on Aug. 16 at her home in the 1800 block of South Patterson Road. Troopers learned Aug. 25 that police in Rockford found the car abandoned near Rockford. The woman told police she docs not want to press charges and that she “just wants her car back.” Troopers investigate phone card theft WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A cashier conducting inventory at the Woodland Mo­ bile Station on Broadway Street Aug. 20 discovered that seven pre-paid phone cards worth $20 each were missing. But upon review of a store surveillance tape, the woman discovered just how and when the cards were lifted. “The cards were taken July 27, but she didn’t realize it until Aug. 20." said Sgt. Kym McNally. “She discovered that a man had come into the store at about 6:30 p.m., picked up a set of jumper cables off the shelf, then returned them for a refund." McNally said the man then used the money he received from the refund to buy an ice cream cone. “When the cashier bent down to scoop the ice cream, he reached ov-r and grabbed the cards.” said McNally. The man on the tape did not look familiar to the cashier and the case has been turned over to Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz for further investigation. Five teens cited for MIP at party CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Deputies responding to a complaint of a loud party at the Thomapple Lake Trailer Park issued tickets to five underage drinkers, all of whom arc Nashville teenagers who confessed to drinking from a bottle of Black Velvet whis­ key Aug. 21. Cited was an 18-year-old girl who registered a .09 percent on a preliminary breath lest for alcohol, a 19-year-old girl with a .06 percent PBT, a 16-year-old boy with a .02 percent PBT. a 16-ycar-old girl with a .04 percent and a 15-ycar-old girl with a .03 per­ cent bodily alcohol content. A 14-ycar-old boy from Vermontville who also confessed to drinking from the bottle registered a .00 on the breath test. All six teens were turned over to their parents. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 - Page 21 Prosecuting Attorney wants increased staff Because crime increased 138 percent in Barry County during 2001 and is still on the upswing. County Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill said he has a criti­ cal need for at least one additional full time staff attorney in his office. He’s perplexed that he has recei red no response from a May 9 request for help from the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners’ Personnel and Finance committees. “All I want is an answer. Last year, I be­ gan asking for an additional attorney,” McNeill said in an interview last Friday. “Our volume doubled from 1990 to 2000 and within that year, it doubled again. We need help. I want a full time attorney." He understands the county’s finances were in limbo for awhile because of the state governor’s veto of revenue sharing, but he can’t understand why commissioners can’t respond now. At Tuesday's County Board meeting. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson asked if the board was going to discuss the prosecutor’s request. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said the issue would be ad­ dressed, but the subject didn't come up again during the session. “...This office has maintained the same attorney staffing level over at least the past decade while the caseload has skyrock­ eted,*’ McNeill said in a press release. GR teen dies in accident A 17-year-old Kentwood area girl died early Monday, Aug. 26 when the 1992 Dodge Shadow she was driving west on Parmalee Road near Stimpson Road crossed the centerline, went off the south side of the road and struck a utility pole, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Hannah Lee Vander Linden was wearing a seat belt and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the cause of the 6:11 a.m. crash, said police. DeBoer said several residents in the area were without power as a result of the crash. According to a published report, Vander Linden was a graduate of East Kentwood Public Schools and was on her way to work at Panera Bread on 28th Street in Grand Rapids at the time of the crash. She was re­ portedly scheduled to begin work at 6:30 ajn. A spokesman from Panera Bread was quoted as saying that Vander Linden worked as an associate trainer and that she had held a position with the business for over dne year. The spokesman also reportedly said her most recent performance evaluation stated, “Hannah is an example that Panera associ­ ates all should follow” She was the daughter of Kirstie and Jan Vander Linden and services will be held Friday, at 11 a.m. at the Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center. There were no witnesses and the acci­ dent remains under investigation. Police remove assault rifle from drunk man HASTINGS - Police responded to a re­ port of a verbal dispute in the 100 block of West High Street Aug. 25 to find an intoxi­ cated man sitting on a bed with an SKS military assault rifle on his lap. “He was not holding on to the gun and the muzzle was pointed to the floor,” said Deputy Hastings Police Chief Mike Leedy. The man told police he and his girlfriend and another friend had been to the Sum­ merfest beer tent prior to the couple return­ ing home and fighting over implications of infidelity at about 3 a.m. The man said the women had threatened to have someoce come to the house to beat him up and that was why he had the gun. The SKS and another .22 caliber rifle were confiscated for a “cooling off period” per department policy. “No assault took place, but (he) was highly intoxicated and agitated and the offi­ cers were concerned over his angry state of mind,” said Leedy. The man left the home for the night. ‘Got ya!’ note left by burglar of home ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A Huff Road woman returned home from work Aug. 21 at 5:45 p.m. to find that someone had walked into her house through an unlocked sliding glass door, took a fifth of whisky and some change from her bedroom before leaving a note behind stating “Got ya!” “The whisky was on the night stand and the coins were on the bedroom dresser,” said Sgt. Kym McNally of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. “Many other valuable items were left untouched.” Police have no suspects and the incident is still under investigation. The county currently funds four full time attorneys. He noted that Allegan County's crime jumped 38 percent in 2001. but they have 10 attorneys. Allegan had 1,066 felonies that year while Barry had 1,253. If the Barry Board approves another at­ torney, McNeill said that person will pri­ marily handle personal crime offenses, such as domestic violence, “that this office and the people of this county continue to face. Implementing a consistent and con­ siderate stance against these offenders will protect our citizens and prevent recur­ rence.” Such a move is expected to have a positive impact on the court docket. “The need for at least an additional attor­ ney is critical and immediate to appropri­ ately address the level and significance of cases before the courts.” he said in the press release. “Legal research, education and participation in innovations that may significantly reduce long-term incarcera­ tion, recidivism and benefit the community in the future are also a necessary part of the responsibilities for staff attorneys if the current attention and dedication to support­ ing law enforcement in criminal prosecu­ tions is to continue.” The Barry County Board recently ap­ proved a $50,000 increase for the fund to pay court-appointed attorneys for people who can’t afford to hire legal counsel, McNeill pointed out, while nothing has been done yet for his office. He believes his request to the County Board is “justified and appropriate, fiscally and judicially in the interests of the citi­ zenry of Barry County.” Two summer interns, who have now left the prosecutor's office, “provided substan­ tial assistance in alleviating our caseload requirements, but this employment also de­ pleted our temporary employee (budget) line item,” he said in the press release. “This office will have to make some ad­ justments to its caseload in the near future in the event the attorney staffing needs are not appropriately addressed,” he said in the press release. “One of the discretionary re­ sponsibilities of this office is our coopera­ tive effort with the City of Hastings. “...I am sure the City of Hastings has budgetary issues, but one of the adjust­ ments this office must consider, given our caseload, is having the city attorney handle all city ordinance violations, including drunk driving, disorderly offenses, driving offenses, civil infractions and others. Methamphetamine cases are numerous in Barry, and because of the prosecutor's swelling caseload and budgetary con­ straints, “the Southwest Enforcement Team has graciously offered the services of attor­ ney Stuart Fenton in the prosecution of methamphetamine cases. Mr. Fenton will hopefully be able to handle preliminary ex­ aminations on these complicated matters and jury trials,” McNeill said. “Mr. Fenton currently represents Van Buren and Kalamazoo in these matters so coordination and communication will be an issue. This will hopefully provide some in­ terim assistance." The county is also now prosecuting some child support cases as felonies. The first one ever in Barry is going through the courts right now, so this will further burden the prosecutor’s caseload. "Obviously, the cases coming through this office are involved,” McNeill said. “Without appropriate staffing, individual attention may not be paid on cases and mis­ takes or errors in judgment can occur. “Since my election (in 2000), I have tried to have the Board of Commissioners consider our mutual responsibility in best serving the interests of the entire commu­ nity. I took on the responsibility of actively handling case files so there are at least four attorneys representing the interests of Barry County on individual files rather than as­ suming a supervisory capacity. I do this be­ cause I enjoy it, and I respect the attorneys working in this office. I do not want to fur­ ther add to their burden by giving the im­ pression their work or efforts on behalf of the county is not respected or consid­ ered...,” he said in the press release. “...This county is staffed with excellent, dedicated full time individuals. I am, and the entire county should be, very pleased with the quality of the current full time of­ fice staff. All of the individuals within this office are considerate, intelligent and dili­ gent." McNeill is drafting a letter to all town­ ship supervisors, asking them to support his “immediate and critical need.” LEGAL NOTICES U Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Solely as Nominee for Lender. Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2001. and recorded on September 12. 2001 in Liber Instrument *1066340 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 37/100 dollars ($54,598.37). including interest at 14.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 69 of Lapham's Airport Lots *2, According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 87. Also. Lot 27 of Lapham's Airport Lots, According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 100. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223593 Mustang* (9/5) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Gary L Britten, a sin­ gle man, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORPORATION, dated October 29. 1996. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry In the State of Michigan on November 20, 1996, In Liber 878. Page (s) 851, on which Mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and totsrest. the sum of $99,425.73 and no proceeding* hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any pert thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby gven that on September 5. 2002, at 1:00 pjn., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.00 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows to-wit: PARCEL T THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 58' WEST 567.47 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 89.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 17.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 386.03 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 21 DEGREES 00' WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 00‘ EAST 399 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF ORANGEVILLE CREEK; THENCE SOUTH­ EASTERLY 242 FEET. MORE OR LESS, ALONG SAID CENTERLINE TO A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 69 DEGREES 00' EAST FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 00' WEST 502 FEET, MORE OR LESS. ALONG SAID LINE TO THE BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or aban­ donment. if abandonment occurs after sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD A ROY. P.C. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (PSO183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E. Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231) 941-9660 Dated: July 26. 2002 (8/29) Hastings City Bank Here For >'-* Since IM6 FULL-TIME TELLER Hastings Ciiy Bank, a community hank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Wc are currently looking for a Full-time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Nashville office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank ISO W. Court SL Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F 1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 24. 1998. and recorded on January 4. 1999 in Document • 1023100 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments io Citibank, N.A., as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1.2000, which was recorded on March 7. 2002. in Document • 1076089. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 88/100 dol­ lars ($102,746.88). including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Sunset Shores No. 1. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 Fil* *200223611 Stallions (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFrCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L Deming, Jr. and Ruth A. Deming (original mort­ gagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 25. 1999, and recorded on June 28. 1999, Document *1031827 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated June 25. 1999. which was recorded on June 28, 1999, Document *1031828, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNuRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 95/100 dollars ($125,799 95). including Interest at 8.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjn. on September 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 7 and 8 of Block 9 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55, excepting therefrom the South 108.2 feet of each lot The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days ftom the date of such sale. Dated: August 1.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200216834 Cougars (8/29) STATE OF MTCHIGAN PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate File No. 2002-23487-DE Estate of Gwendolyn R. Blough Date of birth May 6 1924 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Th* d*c*dent Gwendolyn R Blough, who kved at 179 East St. Freeport. Michigan died July 17. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David C. Blough, named personal representative cr proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 and th* named/ proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice August 27. 2002 David C Blough 3021 Textile Rd Salme. Ml 48176 734-429-3336 (8-29) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained win be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at th* number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a certain mortgage made by: Brian W. Stickier and Cynthia F. Stickler, husband and wife to New Century Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 20. 2001 and recorded on September 6. 2001 in Document No. 1066025 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S. Bank. NA. as Trustee tor New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Serio* 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, by assignment dated July 24. 2002 and recorded August 12. 2002 in Document No. 1085433. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Four Hun trod Forty Three and 08/100 dollars ($204,443.08). inducting interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. October 3.2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 36, town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 56 seconds East along the East-West 1/4 fine of said Section 1318.77 feet of the East bn* of toe West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 59 seconds East along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of th* S*Gticto675.72 feaitojto* place of beprvteX) <X ArdaKflplon; ffwnc* Sour. 41 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West 118d.76 feet to the centerline of West Loop Road (66.00 feet wide); thence North 47 degrees 53 minutes 14 seconds West along the centerline of West Loop Road 280.00 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 46 seconds East 651.68 feet thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 24 seconds East 613.43 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway rights over the Southwesterly 33.00 feet thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless d*t*rn*n*d aban­ doned in accordance wtth 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Auoust 20, 2002 U.S. Bank NA. as Trustee tor New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Serie* 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Deqmndre Rd.. St*. 620 Sterling Height*. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. Ill Our File No. 834.2100 (9/26) SPECIAL DISCOUNT HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss $2s.oo discount on complete detmumc Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special PICKUP ANC DC.LIVLKY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AALA __ 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. ,____________ _ EQ'26S/945-56071 SB If anyone recorded the 2002 NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS! 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Ml 4S058 2 Miles West ot Hastings on M-37 3 M-43 Phone 616-945-4106 • • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 27, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. �Page 22 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. August 29. 2002 LEGAL NOTICE I Distracted driver blamed in crash killing area teen by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A 13-ycar-old Thomapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School student died Monday when a distracted driver attempted to reach for a cellular telephone and rcar-t tided the vic* titn’s car in Caledonia, according to a re­ port by the Kent County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment. Deputies reported Eric “Lee" Reyff II was a back scat passenger in the car his mother. Michelle Wendt. 42. was driving north on M-37 (Cherry Valley Road) at Kinsey Street, between 100th and 108th streets, Monday evening. Wendt was stopped waiting to turn left when her 1996 Honda Civic was struck from the rear by Daniel Richard May. 45. of Middleville who was also northbound in a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck. Police said Wendt was using her turn signal as she waited for oncoming traffic to clear. May was reportedly two vehicles be­ hind Wendt but the vehicle in between ap­ parently passed Wendt on the right. "The driver had been distracted while reaching for a cellular phone and did not notice vehicle in the roadway until impact.” deputies reported. "The force of the impact caused the rear of the vehicle to be crushed, pinning (Reyff) in the vehicle." Wendt and her daughter. Chelsea Reyff. 15. a front scat passenger, were treated by Caledonia Fire and transported to Spectrum Hospital's Butterworth Campus in down­ town Grand Rapids for minor injuries. Eric Reyff was pronounced dead at the scene. May also suffered minor injuries and re­ fused treatment at the scene of the 5:22 p.m. crash, said police. Reyff would have started his eighth grade year al Thornapple Kellogg Middle­ School Tuesday. School officials learned of his death later Monday night ami activated the crisis team at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, the first day of school for the year. Principal Mike Spahr said he sent letters home with all of the middle school’s eighth grade students explaining what had hap­ pened to Eric and that counscors arc avail able to talk with students as needed Our hearts go out to the family.” Spahr said. Reyff’s death marks the sixth consecu­ tive year that the Thornapple Kellogg Schools have experienced the death of a student during the first month of classes. “Because wc arc such a small commu­ nity. wc always know the person or some­ one related to them.” said I_ani Forbes, a first responder with the Freeport Fire De­ partment. “It always impacts us. It’s just sad.” As executive director of Barry County United Way, Forbes is helping to organize a teen driving program along with police, fire, ambulance and intermediate school district personnel “to help with leaching our kids how to be safer.” Forbes said authorities have worked to discourage teens from drinking and driving, but her program hopes to address the prob­ lems with drivers being inattentive. Most of the accidents have been due to inattention." she said, recalling one in which the driver died because he did not wear a scat belt. Another died because she was driving 99.7 mph and now Reyff has died because someone was reaching for a cell phone. Of the six teens who have died in the past six years, only one was under the in­ fluence of alcohol. Forbes noted. Reyff is survived by his mother, Mi­ chelle. of Middleville, his father, Eric Lee Reyff of Cadillac, three sisters. Kortney Reyff. Niki Reyff and Chelsea Reyff. all of Middleville, and his grandparents. Dick and Sue Reyff and Evelyn Lutz and Phillip West, all of Middleville. His memorial service is set for Friday. Aug. 30. at 2 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. He will be buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery and contributions can be made in his memory to the Thomapple Kel­ logg Middle School. Final Days of 0% Financing or Rebates as high as $4000 -- —on 2002 Models Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth J. Martin (ongmal mortgagors) to Flagstar Bar*. FSB. Mortgagee, dated March 25. 1999. and recorded on April 6. 1999 in Document No 1027614 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated July 9. 1999. which was recorded on August 2. 1999. m Document No. 1033312, Barry County Records, on wtuch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR AND 02/100 dollars (556.844 02). including inter­ est at 8 000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wrfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 12. 2002 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 10 of Sam Bravata Plat according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m Uber 4 ot Rats on Page 68. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate naled- Auoust 1 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sute 200 Bingham farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200115411 Stallions (18/29) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Daniel L. Moon and Angela H. Moon. Husband and Wife, to The Provident Bank, mortgagee, dated November 12. 1998 and recorded December 4. 1998 in Document Numc^r 1021881. Barry County Records. There is dainwd to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Fifty-Fa Thousand Ono Hundred Five and 2/100 Dollars ($56,105.02) including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ot the State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 .GO p.m. on September 26. 2002. The premises are located in the Township ot Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 220 feet of the North 240 loot of the East 16.02 chains of the North 24.92 chains ot the Southeast 1/4 ot the Southwest 1/4 ot Sectton 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. 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Mortgagee, dated July 8. 1996. and recorded on July 22. 1996 in Uber 667 on Page 292 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 76/100 dollars ($52,426 76) including inter­ est at 8.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by d sate ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 00 p.m.. on October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 ot the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence East 950 feet, thence South 125 feet, thence West 950 feet, thence North 125 feet to the point of beginning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan Also: the North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, except commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 ot the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13; thence East along the North Section line approximately 780 feet to a point 10 feet West of the existing tree kne. thence South approximately 1320 feet to the existing fence row, thence West along said fence row to the center of McKibben Road approximately 780 feet, thence North to the pomt of beginning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shaH be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated: August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd , Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 8200223545 Stallions (9/19) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-09-05.pdf 26d968f8256ecaf17ca04a6637f41b75 PDF Text Text Local Dems join state convention Drag wa rap See Story on Page 2 Glidden seeking a better week See Story on Page 10 See Story on Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I up Hastings DANNER VOLUME 149, NO. 36 .. HEWS BRIEFS Legislative Coffee to return Sept. 9 The Legislative Coffee scries will return at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at the County Seat Restaurant, corner of Church and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons; State Representative Gary Newell; RkkTreur. representing US. Repre­ sentative Vem Ehlers, and Greg Moore representing U.S. Representa­ tive Nick Smith will be present to take up any issues the public might wish to discuss. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators qteciftc feedback on issues discussed. The monthly Legislative Coffees are sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens arc welcome Io attend. Campaign finance First Friday topic Rich Robinson, executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, will address the First Friday meeting at noon Sept. 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Robinson's presentation will touch on range of campaign finance issues, including: fundraising in the 2002 campaign season, the new trend to­ ward ’personal PACs," trends in re­ cent Michigan Supreme Court election campaigns and re»xnt developments in federal campaign finance reform. The First Friday programs, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democatic Committee, generally are held on the first Friday of each month, but in Oc­ tober they will be held twice, during the first and last weeks, to accommo­ date election candidates and state­ wide ballot issues. There is a possibil­ ity of the first-ever night-time First Friday for one or both of the sessions. Thursday, September 5, 2002 PRICE 50* Charlton Park director resigns by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Claiming a hidden agenda to ouster him and ‘‘micro-management" by the Parks and Recreation Commission has created an un­ pleasant work environment, Charlton Park Director Dr. Peter Forsberg has announced he will resign “in a month or two." he said Wednesday. "Somebody wants me out of there," said Forsberg. “My authority to administer the facility has been compromised and if 1 can’t be effective with the skills I have, they might be better off with somebody who is a ‘non-lcadcr.’” He said that though he informed several Parks and Recreation Commission mem­ bers of his plans by telephone Tuesday night, he will submit a formal letter to the entire board at its meeting Sept. 17 “if not before.” “This environment makes me physically unhealthy," he said. “It affects everyone around me. 1 bring my problems home its not worth it." Forsberg claims that former County Board Chairman Jim Bailey is behind an effort to remove him from the position, a claim that Bailey and Barr)- County Parks and Recreation Commission member and current County Commission Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said they know nothing about. “1 don’t know that there’s been an agenda to have him or anyone else there leave,” said Mackenzie. “Jim Bailey has never said to me we should take action as far as Peter is concerned, or as far as any other county matter is concerned.” Bailey said he has never been a part, past or present, in moving or removing Fors­ berg. “I would have nothing to gain by that,” he said. “I don’t know why he would say that. It takes me totally by surprise that he’d feel that way. I'm sorry io hear that he is resigning.” Forsberg said that though he feels strongly that Bailey is involved in an effort to oust him, he has no evidence. Forsberg said when he accepted the posi­ tion four years ago. he told the Parks and Recreation Commission that “if the com­ mission wants to manage the park, go ahead and hire someone else. But if you want me to manage the park, you let me manage the park,'” satd Forsberg. “You set policy.” . ‘ ’ Forsberg said problems began when Larry Henley, a former Charlton Park em­ ployee, wrote a “manifesto” documenting allegations of drunkenness on park prop­ erty. He said that employee began a cam­ paign against him after Forsberg hired his former girlfriend, Joanne Forman Barnard to be his assistant director, a move Fors­ berg said was approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. On March 7, Michigan State Police were called to Forsberg's county-owned home on park property when his wife suffered an adverse reaction to sleeping medication af­ ter she drank alcohol. No charges were filed in the incident but Parks and Recreation Commission Chair­ person Sharon Rich gave him a letter dated March 22, which she did not sign, that indi­ cated he had broken the park’s rules about alcohol consumption and violent behavior on the premises. See RESIGNS, page 2 United Hfay celebrates everyday heroes One year ago Americans learned ttie meaning of heroism as hundreds of emer­ gency personnel lost their lives trying to rescue victims of terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. This year United Way celebrates everyday heroes during its fall fund-raising campaign, which will kick oft next Thursday. Sept. 12, with an 8 a.m. community breakfast at the Barry Expo Center. Guest speaker is Great Lakes world-record swimmer Jim Dreyer Breakfast decor will be patriotic in keeping with the "Everyday Heroes. Touching Lives" campaign theme. Pictured with some of the red, white and blue decorations and trinkets are Rob Longstreet, chairman of the fund-raising campaign, and Barry United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes. The free continental breakfast is open to the public. Barry Central Dispatch and communications group sue Ameritech Two Head Start classes to open The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan has announced the opening of its new Del­ ton and Hastings Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms. The Delton classrooms are located at 10085 M-43 in Delton. They will celebrate with an open house today (Thursday, Sept. 5) from 3 to 6 p.m. The Hastings classrooms arc at 2049 N. Broadway. Hastings, which will have its open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Each site houses three Early Head Start classrooms and one Head Start classroom. Early Head Start serves children up to 3 years of age and Head Start serves children 4 and 5 years old. These new classrooms represent new services for both of these areas. The tentative opening date for serv­ ices, pending licensing, is Monday. Sept. 9. Hours of operation al these centers are cunently set for 6:3C a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but this may change, de­ pending on the needs of the families served. For more information about Head Start, Early Head Start or the open houses, please contact Darcie Bowers at 269-945-1920 or 269-623-4461 More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Barry County’s Central Dispatch (911) Board and the Michigan Communications Directors Association (MCDA) are taking SBC Ameritech to court. They have filed suit in Barry’s 5th Judi­ cial Circuit Court to try to stop Ameritech from obtaining a tariff that would impose a charge on emergency 911 dispatch centers in the state every time a wireless 911 call is received. The lawsuit seeks a temporary restrain­ ing order and preliminary injunction against Ameritech. The controversy arose when Ameritech declared it would seek a tariff on wireless calls on the belief that it is not eligible to receive public funded state Wireless Sur­ charge Funds to pay for “landline" router equipment upgrades required by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, ac­ cording to a press release from Barry Cen­ Heritage Days celebration set in Middleville by Patricia Johns Staff Writer There will be "music, music, music," food, cars and fun at this year’s edition of Heritage Days Friday and Saturday. Sept. 6 and 7. Music will be presented Friday. Sept. 6. in Scsquiccntennial Park downtown. Friday’s entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. will include gospel by Bought and Paid For at 6:15 p.m.. the Peace Church Praise Group at 7 p.m. and In His Name at 8:15 p.m. The Swanson Family will open the con­ cert with rousing violin music at 6 p.m. Country western music lovers can enjoy Katie Whitis at 7:30 p.m. Four-part har­ mony by Inspirations will be performed at 6:45 p.m. The evening will end with the Jerrel and Terry DeKok performing music from the 1940s and 1950s at 8:45 p.m. The Methodist Church will serve pork The annual Heritage Day tractor pull is the highlight of the two-day festival in Middleville for area tractor owners. Heritage Days begin Friday. Sept. 6. with en­ tertainment and food in downtown Middleville. The fun continues Saturday with a parade, more food, crafts and the tractor pull at 12:30 p.m. Here Bill Serf, sponsor of the event. Jim Tnian president of the County Line Pullers, and Frank Fiala work on plans for the event tral Dispatch and the state Communications Directors’ group. All wireless calls must eventually be routed onto Ameritech's landline router system before traveling to the 911 dispatch centers, the release said. See AMERITECH, page 17 sandwiches and the Heritage Days Com­ mittee will have pop and popcorn for sale during the evening. Also on Friday evening, history will come alive as the Thornapplc Historical Association will have a re-creation of Abraham Lincoln’s visit Io communities following his election in 1860. To hear Lin­ coln’s speech, stop by the old train depot on Railroad Street. The food, fun and music continue on Saturday. Sept 7. The traditional pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church at 8 a m. The 5K run/walk begins at 8 as well. Lineup will begin at 10 a.m. at McFall. The theme for this year’s parade is “Child­ hood Memories" and prizes will be awarded. Judging of entries will begin while the parade is lining up in the parking lot at McFall Elementary School The pa­ rade will step off at 11 a.m. Pre-rcgistration is requested by calling Marisa Rakowski at 795-3590 after 6 p.m. This year there will be a Spiderman Bounccland. Gladiator Joust, rock wall climb and obstacle course to keep everyone on their toes. The car show, horseshoe tour­ nament and three-on-lhrcc basketball will fill the afternoon. Food available at the Page site will in­ See HERITAGE, Page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 RESIGNS.. .continued from page 1 Mou N€UJS BRIEFS Pheasants Forever plans youth shoot Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its fifth annual youth safety shoot Saturday. Sept. 21. As in past years it will be held at the Barry County Conservation Club, lo­ cated at 1180 Cook Road, Hastings. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and will go until about 5 p.m. It is for youths as old as 15 years of age. Cost is $10 per youth. litis will allow the youths to be signed up to become a Pheasant For­ ever Ringneck member. PF will pro­ vide all the guns and archery equip­ ment needed for this event, so there is no need to bring these items from home. The afternoon will begin with a talk on both gun and archery safety, after which, each youth will travel to differ­ ent stations and can shoot a BB gun, 22 cal riffle, shoot gun, archery and the paint ball gun. Other fun events are scheduled as well. A picnic-style dinner will be held after the shooting events have been completed. Trophies will be presented to the top five shooters of the after­ noon. Each youth attending will have his or her name entered into a drawing where they will be able to choose a special gift from the Ringneck table. For more information, call Scott or Susan Prill at 948-3917. Next blood drives to mark Sept. 11 The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross will commemo­ rate those who died in last year's ter­ rorist attacks Sept. 11 by encouraging volunteers to make an appointment to donate blood at dozens of blood drives scheduled for next week of Sept. 11. The next drive in Barry County will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, at St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Floria Road. Delton. Sixty-seven commemon|tive blood drives will be held across the state from Sept 9 to 14, sponsored by busi­ nesses, community and dvic groups, churches, local governments, colleges and high schools, and individuals ir cooperation with the American Red Cross. Red Cross officials say they antid pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the summer because more people travel and blood supplies over­ all are dangerously low. They also say it's a good idea for donors to roll up the;.r sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dale of Monday's drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Sept. 11 memorial service scheduled The Hastings Area Ministerial As­ sociation is sponsoring a Sept. 11 me­ morial service to honor and remember terrorist attack victims and their fami­ lies. All interested people are invited to attend the 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 11. service at Hastings First United Methodist Church. For the service, a community choir is being formed to sing “Broken Dove,” a song composed three days after last year’s attack. The choir will rehearse at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. at the church. Individuals and churches wanting to participate in the choir are asked to please call the church (945­ 9574) in advance of the rehearsal. During the service. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver will talk about his faith during troubling times. Hosea Humphrey. Middleville singer-guitarist, will sing “The Flag was Tattered and Torn,” a song he wrote after Sept. 11, when inspired by the remains of the American flag that flew at the World Trade Center. Other special music, “Shine. Jesus Shine,” will be performed by members of the Hastings Presbyterian Church's Praise Band. Scripture, congregational hymns and a time of sharing by the audience also will be pari of the service, said the Rev. Steve Reid, president of the Ministerial Association. Nursery care will be provided. First United Methodist is located at 209 West Green St.. Hastings. "A motion to consider discipline, up to and including discharge, will be brought before the Barry County Parks and Recrea­ tion Commission on March 25. 2002.” the letter stated. Instead, however, the board paid a county attorney to conduct an investigation into the incident. "They spent thousands of dollars hiring an investigator out of Lansing.” said Fors­ berg. "We told them what happened, they didn't believe us. I had a police report, the prosecutor said there was nothing to charge. It was a medical issue.” MacKcnzic, an attorney himself, said he docs not know how much the board paid for the investigation, which he supported. “There were certain stories that were be­ ing told about what happened involving the director and his wife that were not consis­ tent.” said MacKcnzic. “I felt it was impor­ tant to have an objective person look into it.” According to MacKcnzic. the police re­ port could not be used as an objective basis for the commission's review of the matter because the law docs not permit employers to view police reports referring to personal matters involving employees. However, police reports are public docu­ ments available through the Michigan Free­ dom of Information Act which docs not re­ quire requesters to state why they want the documents. Certain information on police reports can be concealed if the release would constitute an invasion of personal privacy, reveal po­ lice infestation techniques or interfere with a criminal investigation. "I haven't talked to the prosecutor about the incident,” said McKenzie. “It would be inappropriate for an employer to view an employee’s police report. Under the advice of the county labor attorney, we did not view it.” The board's investigator. Michael G. Harrison of Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith PC, concluded in a July 8 letter that there was no indication of drinking in the park area or while the director was on duty. “The first question is whether the con­ sumption of alcoholic beverages on park property was permissible,” Harrison said. “Although the Co.’nty Ordinance is specific in prohibiting alcoholic beverages and re­ quiring a permit for beer and wine, resolu­ tion of this question is not so clear.” Harrison wrote that the park closed at 5 p.m. on the day of the incident March 7. “This incident occurred significantly al­ ter that time. Al! ofihe incidents involving ‘Forgotten Man’ dinner is Sept. 12 Forgotten Man Ministries will have its 11th annual Barry County Steward­ ship Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Reservations may be made by call­ ing Chaplain Bill Medendorp at 795­ 9673 or Phyllis Sears at 945-2077. The evening will consist of a meal, special music, guest speaker Sheriff Steve DeBoer, an inmate testimony and a report on the jail ministry. Bernard Society to meet Sept. 9 The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 9 in the Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. Suzie Poley of Battle Creek will be providing a spinning demonstration. Poley “is a modem spinner who weaves in a lot of humor as she does her demonstration,” said Margery Martin, the society's president," and she uses Kool-Aid for dying. TK school bond vote is Sept. 24 The Thornapple Kellogg School District will have a special bond elec­ tion Tuesday, Sept. 24, to raise $24 million for renovations of al) the cur­ rent school buildings. The last day for voters in the school district to register is Monday, Aug. 26. This bond would extend the current bond for five years and would not raise the current seven-mill levy resi­ dents pay now for schools. Information about registering to vote is available at the administration building or at any Michigan Secretary of State's office. Absentee voter applications may be requested by calling 795-3313. The absentee voter balfotewiU be available starting Wednesday, Sept. 4. at (he TK administration building. The hours that the polls will be open Tuesday, Sept. 24, are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Joshua Eddy fund set up at bank ■ the director occurred in cither the residence or the shop.” he tVrote. “No lulc prohibits drinking at thi residence. More impor­ tantly, there is art understanding by staff that the premises which arc used for em­ ployee residences may be treated as their own for purposes of living and that the in­ dividuals residing at those premises may consume alcoholic beverages as long as the public is noi there.” Harrison also pointed out that “there is also confusion as to whether park policies or county adopted policies control activities on park p operty. Clearly, the commission never adopted the county personnel poli­ cies. "Therefore, he continued, “it is my opinion that it is not possible to conclude the director should be disciplined for or ter­ minated for drinking alcoholic beverages on park property or during employment ” There also is no evidence that he en­ gaged in any form of violence on the night of March 7. Harrison wrote, “and therefore, he should not be disciplined or terminated for that reason either." Harrison went on to suggest that the Parks and Recreation Commission clarify what personnel policies arc applicable to employees of the commission, establish policies relating to use of park residences, and request the County Board of Commis­ sioners to clarify its intent as to use of alco­ holic beverages on park premises by those residing in the residences. Last month, the Parks and Recreation Commission’s executive board selected a performance review instrument and distrib­ uted the form to ail commissioners to use to evaluate Forsberg for the first time since 1999. he said Forsberg said when he accepted his posi­ tion. he was to be paid an annual salary of $31,000. one of the two lowest department head salaries in the county. “I told them I would accept the salary that I did. which was low. but after a year, if 1 bring in significant grant amounts. I would deserve a reward for that which they did,” he said. “There was a performance re­ view in 1999. The review was overwhelm­ ing.” He then received a $5,000 raise after that review. Now. the commissioners find problems with everything he docs at the park, he said. “The witch hunt started when they were going to oust me,” said Forsberg. “They suddenly became motivated to want to con­ trol and evaluate and investigate everything I’ve done because it was clear there was a move by some to have me removed for rea­ sons that arc not dear.” He said he informed Parks and Recrea­ tion Board Chairwoman Sharon Rich Tues­ day evening of his decision to submit a let­ ter of resignation. “It’s very difficult for me to serve the pobhc arost, given my grade of skills and abilities when the commission chooses to not use those skills and abilities and man­ age issues themselves.” Forsberg said. McKenzie said he docs not know what Forsberg means by micro-manage. “The Parks and Recreation Board has a Local Dems attend state convention A fund has been established st the National City Bank on behalf of moto­ cross accident victim Joshua Eddy of Delton. Eddy, 13 years of age, was injured at Barry County Fair July 19. A motor bike struck him in the head. He has been in the hospital ever since, first in Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, and now in Mary Freebed Hospital, where he will be for another eight to 12 weeks. He is still comatose and being fed by a tube in his stomach. His mother is Jody May and stepfa­ ther Greg May, phone (616) 623-2271. The Mary Freebed Hospital phone is 1-B00-528-8989 room 337. The fund was started to help the famil; with expenses and care for Joshua. , Donations can be made to any branch of National City Bank. 'Cider Time’ series will start Sept. 14 Bowens Mills will start its annual “It’s Cider Time" weekend series of festivals Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, with the first cider pressing of the season. Cider pressing demonstrations will be given throughout both days. There will be live music in the Gathering Place, a petting zoo with farm ani­ mals, free horse drawn wagon rides, com grinding demonstrations and hot apple dumplings. Historic Bowens Mills is an 1864 Grist Mill and Cider Mill. It is a work­ ing museum that still grinds and sells fresh com meal through the use of wa­ ter-powered mill stones. It is a second generation family-owned and operated state historic site that receives no state funding. The "It's Cider Time Festivals" are each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gale fee for adults is $5. Children 5 to 15 years old is $2. clear role to be the oversight for the park.” said McKenzie. As an example. Forsberg said the com­ missioners voted at their last meeting to hire an operations supervisor to oversee maintenance at the park. The person is to be supervised by the commission’s facilities committee. ‘ My job description says I’m responsible for hiring and firing employees.” he said. “It's to the point the micro-managing has slowed the efficiency of the park. Every­ thing is questioned.” He called the monthly commission meet­ ings “warfare” because everything he does is questioned. “That’s the kind of environment I live under.” he said. “It's a very unpleasant work environment." Forsberg said he has been talking about resigning for the past several months but waited to make the announcement until af­ ter the summer events season have con­ cluded. Office Manager Miriam Wirsch said she also will retire in December because she has recently turned 65 and not for any of the same reasons Forsberg will resign. Forsberg said he is proud that renovation of the Upjohn house into a visitor’s center is nearly completed. He calls it a “major undertaking" and his “most significant achievement” at the park. He said he is also proud that he has been able to increase park attendance by 40 per­ cent since his arrival and that he has nearly completed the updating of the park’s infra­ structure to handle large volumes of visi­ tors. “My first goal was to get the village in a reasonable condition,” he said of his ap­ proach to the job. “That means getting the well, septic, sewer lines up to par. the basic infrastructure needed to be and it has been vastly renovated.” He then planned to turn around and launch “a massive marketing effort to get our visitorship up, but if we have lousy toi­ lets and leaky roofs. I’m not going to pro­ mote the park. You have to have a quality product to deliver to the public." Completed so far are the electric, well and septic systems for peak capacity, which is about 10,000 people a day, he said, “which is what we do at the car show, so we can handle that.” “He's done a lol of good for the park," said Rich. “He’s a very intelligent person. We’ve had several events that have been added since he’s been here, the attendance is up, the museum upstairs is now a stateof-the-art display, the Upjohn work is ex­ cellent and he was in charge of all of that. He will be missed.” She also pointed out that in the last four years, Forsberg was responsible for getting the log cabin out of storage and assembled and for building the wigwam at the park. McKenzie said he has also been person­ ally pleased with some of the things Fors­ berg has accomplished at Charlton Park. “I just think there were issues that came up that needed to be addressed,” said McKenzie. “I wish him well and we’ll go on, I guess.” McKenzie said the Parks and Recreation Commissioners* terms will expire Dec. 31 and that he may not accept a position on the Parks and Recreation Commission next year due to the demand on his time. He and his wife. Lynn, have two small children ages one and three. Forsberg said he has a variety of employ­ ment opportunities in the works. His imme­ diate plans are to work with bis wife. Dee Lowell, to operate Sharp Park Camp­ ground, which she owns in Yankee Springs. She also owns and operates Great Lakes Sign Designs. HERITAGE continued from page 1 elude root beer floats from American Le­ Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, the Democratic Party candidate for governor, shares some campaign advice with Rebecca Lukasiewicz of Hast­ ings. State Representative candidate for the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County and a portion of Ionia County. Attending the Michigan Democratic Party State Convention from Barry County late last month were (back row. from left) Barry County Democratic Party Chair­ man Mol Goebel. Rebecca Lukasiewicz. Eileen Oehler. Joe Lukasiewicz, (front row) John Loftus. John Tobias and Kim Townsend gion Post 140, “Breads and Spreads” from the United Methodist Church Women and concessions serving up toothsome footlongs, com dogs and elephant cars. For those who just want to participate in one-day volleyball action, the Heritage Day volleyball tournament is always fun. Teams can choose either sand or mud volleyball for $40 a team. The tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, just south of Page E’.cmcntary school. Play will begin at 12:30 p.in. For more information, call Christine Ir­ win at 795-4564. The craft show will feature the baskets created by Lorraine Otto and other entranc­ ing art works. The Thornapple Heritage Association will have a booth at Heritage Days. Dues are due and can be paid at Heritage Days. The association is also challenging golf afi­ cionados with a “Hole in One" competition. The Knight Moves chess tournament will have children and adults stretching their problem solving capabilities. Saturday ends with a Musical Finale and Picnic at the Middleville Christian Re­ formed Church. Supposedly the best hot dogs ever will be served and talented local performers will do everything from gospel music to a tour of “Gone with the Wind” in less than five minutes. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 - Page 3 Barty County experiencing meth epidemic State agencies launch anti-meth crusade by Mary McDonough Sfa/7 Writer Methamphetamine producers, ireware. The police will find you and put you out of business. That was the warning state officials is­ sued during a press conference in Wayland last Thursday. The officials also strongly criticized a November ballot proposal decriminalizing the possession of illegal drugs. The proposal would seriously impair cur­ rent law enforcement efforts in relation to methamphetamine and other illegal drugs, speakers at the conference said. Thursday's press conference was called to announce a new statewide methampheta­ mine control strategy put together by na­ tional, state and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations. Officials said they wanted to put together a program for controlling meth production before it reached epidemic proportions in Michigan. Too late, Barry Prosecutor Shane McNeill said. “In Barry and Allegan counties it has al­ ready reached epidemic proportions," McNeill said. The number of meth cases handled by his office has skyrocketed, jumping from one in 2000 and eight in 2001 to 34 thus far in 2002, he said. The amount of illegal meth labs seized in Barry County increased from three in 2001 to 16 thus far in 2002. Overall, the Barry prose­ cutor's office case load jumped 140 percent from 2000 to 2001. McNeill said. The influx of methamphetamine cases has overtaxed his staff. McNeill said, and led him to make renewed pleas to Barry County commissioners to hire another full­ time prosecutor. Increased meth production and use has also increased collateral criminal activity in the county, McNeill said, such as burgla­ ries, juvenile delinquency, domestic vio­ lence, and child abuse. According to James Havcman, director of the Michigan Department of Community Health, meth production poses a “signifi­ cant” danger to police officers, firefighters and others responding to meth-related emergencies. It is also an environmental hazard, he said. The lives of those responding to meth-re­ lated emergencies arc “immediately put at risk from toxic fum£s,”’ Have man said. Volatile chemicals used in the production process can ignite, starting fires that fire­ fighters must respond to as they would to toxic chemical fires. Toxic fumes from meth labs can also be absorbed into the walls and carpets of dwellings, causing health problems for peo­ ple living in those homes or apartments. Haveman said. Toxic waste left over from meth production can contaminate the envi­ ronment and invade drinking water, he said. Users of meth take serious health risks, he said. They can suffer from “serious be­ havior problems" such as anxiety, impaired judgment, hallucinations, and paranoia, and can experience physical problems such as increased blood pressure, nausea, dizziness, and open sores, he said. Those ingesting the drug with needles risk getting AIDS and hepatitis. Very high doses of the drug can damage blood vessels in the brain and kill users, Havcman said. Families of users can also suffer from stress-related health prob­ lems, he said. Meth use and production is also using a lot of state dollars for enforcement, toxic waste clean-up and health care costs, he said. At the press conference, members of the Michigan State Police Methamphetamine Investigation Team brought along a number Det. Sgts. Dale Hinz (left) and Frank Williams of the Michigan State Police dem­ onstrate the paraphernalia used in the production of methamphetamine. They are wearing protective clothing required when meth labs are dismantled by police. lasts longer than cocaine and is more in­ tense,” Ford said. “It’s also more addic­ tive.” Meth can be snorted, injected, or smoked and is “such a powerful stimulant’’ that us­ ers disregard heath risks that include loss of teeth, sleeplessness and extreme weight loss, according to Ford and SWET Sgt. Dale Hinz. “It works as an appetite sup­ pressant,” Hinz said. “They don’t eat. They don’t sleep for days.” Users get skin sores which they pick at, and eventually their bodies become covered with scabs, he said. Users can become violent, and the drug can be deadly. “I’m familiar with several cases of people who’ve died from bad meth or things related to meth,” Hinz said. According to the written strategy, “even two binges can scorch the pleasure center of the brain, causing lifelong depression.” Barry Prosecutor Shane McNeill of the chemicals used to produce metham­ phetamine, including denatured alcohol, paint thinner, ether, acetone, Drano. anti­ histamine tablets and sinus relief tablets. “If you looked at that stuff and said, ‘I’m going to mix these together and throw them in your body,* would you stand for that?” Lt. William Ford of the Michigan State Po­ lice asked. Ford is head of the MSP’s Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET), which investigates illegal use and manufac­ ture of narcotics in Barry, Calhoun. Branch, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Cass counties. The majority of illegal meth labs have been found in Van Buren, St. Joseph, Cass and Allegan counties, according to a writ­ ten outline of the health department’s meth control initiative. Rural areas are particularly targeted by producers because labs arc less easily de­ tected. Known as “the poor man’s cocaine," methamphetamine is popular with users be­ cause it can be made with over-the-counter household products from recipes easily ob­ tained on the Internet, Ford said. The drug is also “an extremely pleasurable high that Allegan County Prosecutor Frederick Anderson said Thursday that many meth producers have children around when they’re “cooking” meth. Thus far Allegan County has prosecuted 12 cases where chil­ dren have been present! which increases the penalty for methamphetamine production from 10 to 20 years in prison. According io the written strategy plan, “kids pulled from meth homes are often sick, both mentally and physically ... Juvenile Court staff esti­ mate that nearly half of the 1,100 Spokane County, Wash. Children in temporary state custody are there because of parents in­ volved in methamphetamine.” Allegan was identified as having had the most amount of meth labs in the state seized by Michigan Slate Police and Drug Enforcement Administration officers in 2001. Anderson said that through April of this year 55 illegal meth labs have been seized in his county and thus far 71 cases involving meth have been prosecuted in 2002. “Now we have an overcrowded jail,” he said. Anderson pointed out there have been no meth cases north of Barry and Allegan counties. Meth production is sweeping eastward from the western U.S. and seems to be heading across Michigan to the De­ troit area. Out west, meth has become a major problem. “The U.S. attorney in Nebraska reports that 80 percent of his drug cases now involve meth,” the written strategy plan said. “There were more arrests in Spo­ kane County for meth during 1999 than for James Haveman. director of the Michigan Department of Community Health. Michigan State Police Director Ste­ phen Madden. cocaine, crack and heroin combined. In Idaho, nine out of 10 drug cases handled by state police are meth-rdated.” In 1999. the report stated, Iowa authorities uncovered 803 meth labs. According to Steven Madden, director of the Michigan State Police, the number of labs uncovered in Michigan went from 19 in 1999 to 40 in 2000 to 201 in 2001. “Methamphetamine is indeed crashing onto our shores.” he said. Madden said the nu­ merous state, federal and local agencies who joined together to devise the control strategy are “seriously committed to elimi­ nating methamphetamine production in the state.” Madden said, “If you care cooking, selling or using meth in Michigan, it’s only a matter of time before you are caught.” The control strategy calls for beefing up law enforcement efforts, increasing public awareness of the dangers of meth, concen­ trating more efforts on preventing meth use and treating meth users, doing more with the retail establishment to identify purchas­ ers of meth lab products, obtaining more information on environmental hazards of meth labs, and reviewing judges* and prosecutors* procedures to determine such things as whether sentencing guidelines for meth producers can be stricter. “The key to accomplishing our drug pre­ vention and intervention goals is to foster collaboration among various agencies and other groups concerned with the meth prob­ lem and remain committed to the good fight for a safe and drug-free Michigan,” thr strategy plan stales. In Barry County, that coordination of ef­ fort also involves the cooperation of Barry County commissioners, according to McNeill. McNeill said after the press conference that “what is painfully obvious and dis­ tressing, especially after the presentation this afternoon, is that everyone, the slate, the feds, local law enforcement and coop­ erative law enforcement, everyone but our local county administration and Board of Commissioners realizes this is an immedi­ ate and critical problem. Barry Cbuhty ha4 located two meth labs in the last six days." The coveralls, mask and other protective gear worn by Det. Sgt. Frank Williams of the Michigan State Police costs between $30 and $50 for each officer. (See story elsewhere in Banner.) “Last night’s lab was only 36 feet from the next­ door neighbor. Our office has had to wait 4-1/2 months for some response to our re­ quest for help from the Board of Commis­ sioners. This is a cooperative effort on a major community problem that demands action now.” Those involved in the strategy include the Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan’s regional substance abuse coor­ dinating agencies, Michigan Safe and Drug Free Schools coordinators, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Cus­ toms Service, the Southeast Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, the Fed­ eral Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Im­ migration and Naturalization Service, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, Allegan City Police Department, Allegan County Sheriffs Department, Prosecuting Attor­ neys Association of Michigan, Michigan State Court Administrator’s Office, and the El Paso Intelligence Center. Immigration and customs offices are in­ volved because pseudoephedrine tablets, See CRUSADE, page 13 Drug ballot proposal may be dead by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Petitions used to gather signatures for a November ballot proposal that would de­ criminalize drug use arc not valid, the Board of State Canvassers decided Tues­ day. Wednesday the Michigan office of the Campaign for New Drug Policies took the decision to the Michigan Court of Appeals, according to Brad Wittman of the State Board of Elections. Wittman said the board of canvassers de­ cided previously there were enough valid signatures on petitions to allow the pro­ posal on the November ballot. The Cam­ paign for New Drug Policies needed just over 302,000 valid signatures to qualify. However. Tuesday the board ruled that language on the petitions did not follow state law. Wittman said petitions amending the state constitution have to contain the actual language of the proposed changes and the original language the changes would re­ place. Wittman said the board ruled that the petition did not contain the required lan­ guage. Wittman said the board also invali­ dated the petitions because they said a new section would be added to the Michigan constitution. Section 24. and there is al­ ready a Sect. 24 in the state constitution. "The success the campaign has enjoyed In the state suggests the public Is tiring of the everescalating drug war. The drug supply is as healthy as ever, despite our world-wide efforts to wipe it out." -Nolan Finley, Detroit News Michigan law enforcement agencies have come out strongly against the ballot proposal, U.S. Attorney Margaret Chiara of the Western District of Michigan calling it “about the worst idea they've had in Michi­ gan when it comes to drug enforcement." Chiara was among a number of law en­ forcement officials attending a press con­ ference Thursday who opposed the ballot proposal. Allegan Prosecutor Fred Ander­ son saying it would take the state “four steps backward" in its efforts to regulate il­ legal drug use and trafficking. The press conference was held to call at­ tention to a new control strategy for meth­ amphetamine. Barry County Prosecutor Shane McNeill said after the conference that “the focus of our drug court is treatment and that’s a very good thing. But behind treatment there has to be some impact if that treatment fails. That’s why this proposal is so dangerous." Accenting to the web site for the ballot proposal, called the Michigan Drug Reform Initiative, some of the major provisions of the proposal would: • Require creation of a system to provide drug treatment instead of incarceration for persons charged with or convicted of pos­ sessing drugs for personal use. • Repeal existing mandatory minimum sentences, consecutive sentences and life­ time probation for drug offenses, substitut­ ing sentencing guidelines. • Create an independent commission to set new sentencing guideline s for all drug crimes. • Permit persons previously convicted of drug offenses to seek resentencing. • Provide state dollars for drug treatment programs. • Require a 20-year minimum term of imprisonment for major drug traffickers. A similar ballot proposal backed by the Campaign for New Drug Policies was passed in California «n 2000, and has, ac­ cording to some published reports, suc­ ceeded in reducing prison overcrowding in that state. According to a January Detroit Free Press editorial, the ballot proposal’s “cen­ tral idea is sound: treat low-level drug of­ fenders in supervised treatment programs and save prison space for violent and dan­ gerous criminals. Any war on drugs must first attack the demand side. One way to do that is helping people kick their addic­ tions.” Nolan Finley of the Detroit News wrote that “this proposal would help shift the fo­ cus of the drug war away from drying up supply and toward addressing demand. It recognizes that the 25-ycar-old drug war. which continues at a cost of $75 billion a year, has failed dismally.” U.S. Attorney Margaret Chiara. “Dollar for dollar, drug treatment Is eight to nine times more cost effective than long mandatory sentences In reducing drug use, sales and drug-related crime. “ -State Rep. Artiru Tinsley Hardman, □-Detroit Finley said people should not “dismiss the Michigan Drug Reform Initiative as the work of a bunch of potheads intent on up­ ending the state’s drug laws. It’s a highly organized effort financed by a trio of super­ rich businessmen. Investor George Soros, University of Phoenix founder John Spe< ling and insurance executive Peter Lewis are serious about forcing America to re­ evaluate the war on drugs. They’ve put their own money behind a string of ballot See BALLOT, page 13 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 Q t 16TTCRS from our readers... Wal-Mart sewer hookup could be handled better To the editor: What happened at the Rutland Township Board meeting Aug. 28 is not even believ­ able. unless you were there which from now on it would be in anyone’s best inter­ est. Rutland Township Trustee Brenda Bellmore was asking every question she could think of to make sense of this sewer line going down the railbed. Now I know wny the other board members do not speak if they disagree with the supervisor. He seems to enjoy belittling every question during when Bellmore was asking ques­ tions. the supervisor was seen smirking, chuckling, jabbing at the side of his head with a marker to make the trustee look empty headed - and winking at the engi­ neer from Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr and Huber. When the engineer said the land that Rutland owns between Cook Road and Green Street was most probably non-usable - anything you would build on it would sink, so the possibilities of it being work­ able for a sewer line were unthinkable, therefore that land would moM likely never increase in value - Bellmore replied. "Great, so your telling me Rutland has pur­ chased land that is not worth anything.” She then asked that if the pylans they were going to use to run the sewer on M-43/37 could not be sunk to a depth of soil that would hold them, the engineer, acted as if he could not figure out what she was talk­ ing about. There were people sitting behind Bellmore who knew exactly she was talking about, but they were not asked to speak. The engineers were not aware that when the Steelcase Pyramid was built in Grand Rapids, it was built on swampland. It has 75 foot pylans holding it up. Trustee Joseph Lyons could not help, because every state­ ment he made was belittled. For instance, when he stated he had talked to the people doing the soil borings and they said the soil along the highway was more suitable for this construction, the engineer said. "OK. Joe if you would rather take the word of a well driller than an engineer." This coming from an engineer who could not even answer most of the questions. Anyone, especially environmentalists who live in Barry County should take a walk down the railbed from behind McDonald’s to Wal-Mart. It is a real eye opener. Yet the engineer states that there most probably will not be any DEQ issues. We were told by two excavating firms that if the work has to be done along the highway, it could be done even in the win­ ter. Now the engineer is stating that this issue may as well be tabled until spring because there is no way any work could begin now. What is the real underlying motive here for having the sewer line run down the railbed. Please do not say. because that is the way it has always been designed to go. Back in the '80s it was looked at to go the railbed because that was the shortest route to take to get sewer to the fairgrounds, air­ port and tie in industrial park. Well, things have changed, it is now 2002. businesses are cropping up all along the M-37/43 cor­ ridor. Pennock Hospital has a very large future interest, I am sure for sewer, or they would never have purchased the Ferris farm. Is it true or not that this is why the MDOT did not make this area a four-lane highway, to leave room for future sewer line construction? Why, if the railbed is the test way to go, did Supervisor Roger Vilmont feel it neces­ sary to have Lyons Septic Tank Service’s Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town • ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383. Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. financial income from F.T.C.& H. Engdisclosed and then change his story in ref­ erence to that three times at the board meet­ ing. First ne did not have it disclosed, then he did. but did not tell anyone, then yes he did. but only told two people. Why is it nec­ essary to mock and degrade the other trustees on the board for asking questions and stating their concerns? Why is it that the engineering firm refuses to do what the board has asked of them since last July - do a feasibility study. Why were old soil bor­ ings given to Dan Valley Excavating, bor­ ings that in effect were not even in the area that the sewer line would go. if it went along the highway? The people who live on Heath road. Algonquin Lake. Podunk Lake, the future land development of Pennock Hospital on Fems Farm, the land owned by Doug Vickery and Dave Dimmers. Flexfab. which has been a substantial tax base for Rutland, where are they for these meetings? This sewer line is definitely not in their best interest. Are they afraid to voice their opin­ ions because they may end up in the same boat that others have, and we have in dis­ agreement with Supervisor Vilmont? It is time the citizens of Rutland Township lake back their township from the supervisor who claims to be the "legal authority.” and make it a proud place to live in again. He has tried to discredit our busi­ ness. has discredited a trustee, someone who has put 100 percent of this time in on studying this issue this summer. Why not take the route that is easier to work, easier to repair in the future, would substantially increase the land value along M-37/43. less expense for Flexfab to hook into, less expense for homeowners along Heath Road to hook into, less expense in liability insurance and the risk of working around fiber optic, which will always be there during the construction and whatever repairs may be needed in the future, less harmful to the env ronment and less time consuming for Wal-Mart? Lyons Septic Tank Service was contacted Friday, Aug. 30. by a septic tank company out of Grand Rapids, wondering why all of sudden we quit pumping Wal-Mart, as we were tired of the job leaving Mr. Conklin, from F.T.C.&H., in a bino. When he told the engineer that did not sound like the Joe Lyons he knew, the engineer chuckled and stated that he guessed it was a political thing. I guess if people are going to make statements, your best bet is to make sure they are factual. Then you do not embarrass yourself in the long run. nor do you open the door for people to question your integri­ ty. honesty and professionalism. The biggest question of all though is Why if the approval was there one year ago to hook Wal-Mart into city sewer, did it take one year to come to the board? Barbara Lyons, Rutland Township Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld an unholy trio To the editor: President George W. Bush. Vice Presi­ dent Dick Cheney and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld arc obsessed with having Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein killed or cap­ tured. There is no proof of any kind of that Saddam is guilty of what he is accused of by Bush. Cheney and Rumsfeld. King Hussein of Jordan calls the accusations "lu­ dicrous” and his comment makes sens*. Meanwhile, the small and seldom heard of Arab country of Yemen is letting the United Slates build an air strip on it at a cost of several million dollars. Our planes will take off and land at that strip during bombing operations targeting Iraq. This is money being foolishly spent in Yemen that people here at home need badly for jobs. food, clothing, housing and health care. The Arab countries oppose the over­ throw of Saddam Hussein, as do China and most of Europe. Bush. Cheney and Rumsfeld have de­ cided that if needed the United States would wage war alone against Iraq. The cost of such a war would be tremendous, the loss of civilian lives overwhelming. But such prospects do not seem to bother Bush. Cheney and Rumsfeld in their intentions to go to war. even if it is without allies. It’s team, and how you play the game To the editor As I listened the Rev. Michael Anton’s sermon Aug. 11, the words went something like this: "As I get ready to involve myself in quiet devotion time, I am already think­ ing of upcoming events and past events.” That triggered past events in my head. The events of the previous day, which just happened to be the end of the year church softball tournament. The memories started out sad, based on the fact that we took two good beatings as a team and were sent home from the tournament, but then changed to preud as I started to realize the sacrifice of a coach for the betterment of the team. We have a coach who has the heart of a lion when it comes to athletics and the de­ sire to excel and win like no other. Yet he keeps these emotions in check (most of the time) and focuses on the true meaning of a church softball team. The true meaning of our Grace. Lutheran softball team can be found in the word "team,” and with its leader. Come one, come all, come short, come tall, come fast, come slow, come young, come old, together we will play. Together we will fall, together we will lose, together we will win, together we will stand — together, together together. As other teams put nine to twelve solid ball players on the field, our coach sticks to his guns and rotates in and out 12 to 18 men and women, some talented, some Algonquin Lake was never private To the editor: This is in regards to the letter in the Banner published Aug. 8. titled “Misconceptions about Algonquin Lake.” by Sarah Lepak. My stepfather. Henry Steenback, bought the property at 2100 W. State Road, where the airport gravel is. in 1933 or 1938. We moved to the farm in *41. The property included the 33 lake lots behind the pit There were no roads from West State Road back to the lake or there was no Ottawa Trail or Hillcrest Road. There was the ramp on the north side of the lake and the store. Everyone used the public swim­ ming area at the store. I still own the 24 acres behind the pit on the other side of the 33 lots on the lake behind the pit. To my knowledge the lake was never pri­ vate. I wish Sarah would send me informa­ tion (legal) on when the lake became pri­ vate. Mary J. Shields, 5427 Vandown Ave., New Port Richey, Fla. 34652 'k/eek'i. 2ueAtio^.... PUBLIC OPINION: Believe it not. Bush in past years refused to sign up for military duty Cheney dodged signing up for military service three times. It s just a thought, but could Bush. Che­ ney and Rumsfeld want war in order to gain access to Iraqi oil Gelds? There has been talk about our military remaining in Iraq for years and our choos­ ing Saddam s replacement. Such thoughts could be among the intentions of premedi­ tated war. Bush was not elected president two years ago by "We the People.” The U.S. Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-4 partisan vote, in­ stalled him before all the votes could be re­ counted in Florida. As for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, that could be another letter to editor in it­ self. Israel and Ariel Sharon will prevent peace, will never settle for any kind of peace agreement, from all that I’ve ob­ served and taken into consideration. How terrible! But here in the U.S., we too have serious problems, such as citizens who don’t vote, who show no interest, who arc not worthy of what America stands for. Yet our treat­ ment of people in the U.S. and «»ur lack of respect for other people in the world arc reprehensible. Justine McLean Hastings How to memorialize 9/11? How do you think we should observe the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist at­ tacks on New York City and Washington D.C.? learning, some there for the first time. As our Grace team takes the field, you will only even hear these words. "We arc here to have fun. and we arc here as a team." At limes you can see the frustration in the coaches’ and players’ faces as we as a team experience mistakes on the field, but he is the first to correct and uplift with calm quick words of encouragement. As players come off the field, the coach is there to have a quiet personal talk with the soul who just dropped the ball and al­ lowed the game to slip away. The words spoken arc between the coach and that player. There isn’t any yelling, there isn’t any slamming, just personal words of.cncouragemcnt. Even as a team that has just experienced an inning of utter disappointment, a coach wails on the bench to greet his team with a smile and a reminder that "Wc arc here to have fun." As the sermon came to a close, in a sense I had a sermon of my own. Being an athlete throughout high school and into college, I played on competitive teams that were taught that to have pride, and boast you must win. That competitive drive was in­ stilled in me forever, but isn’t it in us all? To win means you are the best and you get it all right? Well on this Sunday, I found myself tak­ ing pride not in winning, but in being part of a team, playing for a coach who knows full well that he could put nine to twelve players on the field at one time and unleash the power of the grace athletes, while the other individuals on the team become spec­ tators. The coach should be an example to all coaches of what sacrifice is, sacrifice of personal desires and the norm of society, so that all may experience the overwhelming joy of being part of a team. Just a thought, but maybe that coach has learned his attitude toward the game he has so much passion for from a pastor and a church that incorporates the true team spirit in a much bigger sense. Come one, come all, come short, come tall, come fast, come slow, come young, come old — the Lord and our church allow* church allow all to play! Tim Schocsscl, Hastings Hastings Banner THE Devoted Io the interest of Barry County Since IK56 PuttvMt, Hastings Banner, Inc. A drvision ct J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacob* President Frederic Jacob* Vice President Steven Jacob* Secretary.Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Bretl Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Pat Shaw. Hastings: Renee Chapman, Hastings: "We should all pray for the people who did these bad things to others." "Reflect and think back to what happened that day and what matters. It was kind of a wakc-up call for us.” Bob Brandt, Hastings: "I think we should all have the day off. We should make it and Pearl Habor Day a national holiday." Lauriann Willin, Delton: Richard Ruder, Cochise, Artz.: Emily Allen, Hastings: "We should remember everyone who was a victim and everyone who was a survivor." "A morning of prayer around the flag pole would be nice.” "Have a silent moment to reflect on what happened last year." CiasM.ed ads accepted Monday through Friday Sam to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 a m trf Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 - Page 5 LETTERS from our readers... No status quo, and no shallow slander Lyons no longer will pump Wal-Mart To the editor: It has been brought to my attention that I need to clarify my position and relationship with Wal-Mart. Fishbeck and lire Rutland Township Board. We (Lyons Septic Tank Services) were asked by Fishbeck Engineering in July 1999 to pump out the septic system at Wal­ Mart because it needed to have some repair done. Sometime in the year 2000. wc were contacted again by them to once again pump this system out because it was not working correctly. At that time they declared it a failed system and asked if we would continue to pump it until Wal-mart was hooked up to city sewer. This all came about before I was elected as a Rutland Township trustee. Shortly after taking my seat on the board. l was appointed to the sewer committee. This committee was established to see what could be done to get Wal-Mart hooked up to the sewer and any other future needs for the township, as far as sewer was concerned. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara Jeanne Cassin (original mortgagors) to Saxon Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27. 1998. and recorded on November 10. 1998 as Document No. 1020656 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Bank, suc­ cessor by merger to Chase Bank of Texas, National Association (formerly named Texas Commerce Bwnk National Association) as Custodian. Assignee by an assignment dated October 27. 1998, which was recorded on November 10. 1998, as Document No. 1020657 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 35/100 dollars ($308,476.35). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Said Mortgage partially released in Partial Disci large of Mortgage recorded as Document No. 1085161. Barry County Records. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on October 10.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are I was hesitant at first because we were hired to pump Wal-Mart and that this might be a conflict of interest. I was assured by Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont at that time that it would be no problem. It was not a problem until July of this year when we were asked to sign an agree­ ment with Wal-Mart to hook them up to sewer that would run down the railroad bed. I voiced my concerns that I had not received the information on the agreement until a few days before our meeting. Some of the information was dated July 2001 and May of 2002. I felt that we needed more time to study the information before we voted on it and the board agreed. Shortly afterward, 1 was in the township hall looking at the print of the sewer layout and Township Treasurer Sandra Greenfield asked me. “Wouldn't it be a financial loss to our business if this passed?" I told the trea­ surer if that was the way she felt, we would quit pumping for Wal-Mart the next day. After our July 14 board meeting where I voiced my concerns about running sewer down the railroad bed, I stated that it would make more sense to have it run down M-37M-43.1 found out that the supervisor took it upon himself to have my financial informa­ Inmate responsible for incarceration To the editor: This is in response to the letter in last week’s Banner from the prison inmate. Did he forget that he made the choices that got him in prison? Why should we care about how he feels? No one promised him a rose garden. Personally. I feel that when someone goes to prison, they should get an 8x8 cell with a sink, toilet and bed. They should get a rag, soap and a towel to bathe each day, and, of course, toilet paper. They should be able to have pen and pa­ per to write letters, but they should have no phone calls, no visits, no getting out of the To the editor: It is with deep regret that the Barry County Sheriffs office learned about the recent death of retired Deputy Sheriff Ger­ ald "Smitty" Smith, who died at his home of a heart attack. "Smitty" joined the sheriffs office in March of 1964. During his' 25 years of service, he worked as a road officer, crime prevention officer, sergeant of the marine patrol and he retired in March of 1989 as a The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200214867 Gators (9/26) shift sergeant for the road patrol. During his career, "Smitty" worked closely with the sheriffs posse, providing them with valuable assistance. Conse­ quently, he was named an honorary lifetime member of the posse upon his retirement. Sgt. Smith also was honored by his peers statewide by being named Fraternal Order of Police "Officer of the Year." . Steve DeBoer, Barry County Sheriffs Dept. of the Fiscal Oversight Sub-committec. in­ herited over a billion dollar surplus from his predecessor Rep. Terry Geiger. In less than two years. Newell and his fellow Re­ publicans who control the House. Senate. and the Governor's scat, turned that billion dollar surplus into a billion dollar deficit. iTiey did this while raising taxes more than a dozen times. In a recent public forum in Hastings, and in response to a question about a tax in­ crease Newell voted for. Terry Geiger said state legislators had to raise taxes because they "did not have sufficient legislative will to make the dramatic cuts needed to realign the budget." Even the Battle Creek En­ quirer says. "Newell carries the baggage of one of the worst budget crises in state his­ tory." Once again, no "shallow slander." just the facts. Beukcma must be in some sort of Repub­ lican denial thinking the state is not in a fi­ nancial crisis or "fiasco . as Rebecca called it. Beukcma said of Engler's actions, "it was the government working as it was in­ tended to work." He is partly right. It was the government working as the Republicans intended it to work, using innocent citizens as political pawns. I assure all that government will not "work" that way with Rebecca Lukasiewicz as the next 87th District Representative and with Jennifer Granholm as Michigan’s gov­ ernor. Joseph Lukasiewicz. Hastings Write Vs A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone nun.ber pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at ttw. editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Leders that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” PARCEL 1: PARCEL B: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 sec­ onds East ’32822 feet, and East 210.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Secton 36; thence East 210.00 feet along said centerline: thence S juth 00 a agrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 683.83 feet parallel to the West line of said Secton to a traverse line along ’Little Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 27.26 feet; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236.65 feet to the ter­ minus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847.40 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge except the West 150 feet Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described below. This descnption includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. Except the West 150 feet. PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW­ ING EASEMENT Being in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, more particu­ larly desenbed as being 20.00 feet on each side of the following desenbed centerline lor ingress and egress to be used with others: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds east 1328 22 feet and East 650 00 'eet from the Northwest comer of said Section, thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees West 190 00 feet; thence South 47 degrees West 180 00 feet; thence South 87 degrees West. 125 00 feet to the point of beginning. cell (exercise should consist of walking around their cell. There should be haircuts and shaves only once every six months. Meals should be served in their cells with paper plates, cups and plastics silverware. When people go to prison, they lose their rights and privileges. Is this inhumane treatment? Maybe. But what about the violations they forced on their victims? Prisoners need not be treated any better than how they treated their victims. Deb James, Hastings ‘Smitty’ will be missed described as: PARCEL C: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, desenbed as: Beginning at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1328 22 feet and East 420 00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36: thence East 249.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 594.13 feet to a traverse line along ’Little Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus of said traverse line; thence Noith 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688 83 *eet parallel to the West bne of said Section to the place of beginning Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road, also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described below This descnption includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge tion released to him from Fishbeck, who we bill and they in turn bill Wal-Mart, concern­ ing our income from pumping Wal-Mart. As far as I found out, this is legal for him to have obtained this information - and share it with the others, though I do feel it was unethical and disrespectful, but as long as it was stated in the correct context OK. However, it was not stated correctly. This information has been used to dis­ credit my company and myself, stating that this is the reason for my delaying this agreement on the sewer to allow me to make more money. Like Attorney James Porter stated at the last meeting and I quote. “I am tired of being the whipping boy.” So Am I. So at this time, out of my respect for my position on the Rutland Township Board and the value of my personal and business name, I would like to inform everyone that we will no ionger be pumping Wal-Mart. I hope that this will erase any doubts any­ body has about my ability to make a fair and unbiased decision when discussing or voting on the sewer issue. Joseph Lyons, Rutland Twp. Trustee, Lyons Septic Tank Service To the editor: Richard Beukcma's comments in last week’s Banner about Rebecca Luka­ siewicz. Democratic candidate for the 87th District House seat, could not have been more wrong. Based on Becca's criticism of Gov. Engler’s revenue-sharing cuts and cunent 87th District Rep. Gary Newell’s role in this state budget crisis. Beukcma called her a "status quo" politician with her "shallow slander and twisting of facts." These arc the facts: Engler attempted to blackmail voters into voting down a ballot referendum. He used revenue sharing cuts as his tool with county, city, village and township officials as pawns. As Becca said, this threat sent those officials scrambling to readjust their budgets, placing what must have been incredible stress on them as they had to plan cuts in personnel and services. These dedicated public servants, most on their own time and expense, then marched on the capital in a protest of Engler’s cuts, forcing an override. Another fact. Unlike Engler. Rebecca ex­ pressed compassion in her letter for those public servants threatened by the loss of a job. knowing it would devastate their fami­ lies. She also recognized the threat to all citizens the cuts would have caused by the loss of police, fire and safety services. There was no "shallow slander" of Gary Newell cither, as Buekema claimed. The truth is that Newell, a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Gayle Welz. “People who know us, know our whole family loves soccer. It’s a great sport, but accidents can happen. That’s why we’re glad we have Dr. Smendik and the Pennock Walk-In Clinic so close by. Dr. Smendik cares for our whole family, knows our histories, listens to our needs and treats us like his only patients. After hours and weekends, when accidents always seem to happen, we go to the Pennock Walk-In Clinic. Whether it’s a cut on the chin or a possible broken bone, the Pennock Walk-In Clinic is fabulous, backed by a full emergency department, surgeons and specialists nearby to handle practically anything. I don’t know why anyone in our area would go anywhere else!” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family's partner for personal, pro­ fessional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. 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Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Cage 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5, 2002 | ^ayonatin^^dmidt'' | GLYNDON - On Augusl 27. 2002. Layonatinc J. Schmidt of Glyndon. wife of the laic Frederick W. Schmidt, mother of Janeane (Jan) M. Edell and Cheryl L. Wclch-Bourkc, sister of Loyal Kinney. Also survived by six grandchildren. Layonatine was born and raised in Hastings. MI and graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. She was lhe daughter of Floyd and Edith (Morccnthaler) Kinney, who preceded her in death. Services were held Friday. Augusl 30. 2002 al lhe Family Owned Eline Funeral Home. Interment al Evergreen Memorial Gardens. If desired donalions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association National Headquarters, 919 North Michigan Ave.. Suite 1000, Chicago. IL. 60611-1676 |Phillip H. Hull| NASHVILLE - Phillip H. Hull, age 65 of Nashville, died Sunday. September 1. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings He was born December 15. 1936 in Eaton Rapids, lhe son of Phillip and Mabel (Dunham) Hull. He graduated from Leslie High School in 1956. He moved to Nashville in 1990 from Leslie, he was a security guard for many years. Phillip enjoyed horses and baseball games. Surviving are daughters. Marilyn Rosa of Lansing, Carolyn (John) Halstead of Lansing. Dianna Hull of Nashville. Joanna Hull of Nashville; five grandchildren; two step-children; 1/2 sister. Violet Abbey of Leslie; 1/2 brother. Bill Nuc; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 4. 2002 al Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery in Jackson. Pastor Clyde Harris officiated. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Doulinf. Ml 49050 PaMor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. M-79 West COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ 9275 S ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m_; Sunday Masses 8:30 a m. and 11:00 am; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-406!. Worship Services; Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a nt; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. “315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE 1716 NAZARENE Broadway North Rev. Timm Oyer. Parlor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 .-00 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor Dav id Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2657. Sunday School 19 a.m.; Sundry Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Ihursiday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am; Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m ; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. anne Dottcn Morrison. Service Times: Wonhip Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 aan. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights ■ Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995 Office hours Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6­ 12) Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer; 11:00a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more infor­ mation call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Com­ mon Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Synod). Church (Canada FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m . Evening Service; 7 XX) p.m Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awaaa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-80M for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies, Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Eton Roscoe. (517/ 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-ftlled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun Praise & Wontap 10.30 am. 600 pm. Wed 6 30 p.m. Jesus Club fcr boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10.30 a.m. 4887 Coats Grove Rd. This information on worship services is k provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastinp FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER *1351 Nonh M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Midngan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938 Min­ ister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! < Philipprans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. 6.00 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7.-00 p.m.. Classes for all age*. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 ajn FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann 623­ 5400 Worship Services 8:30 and 11XX) am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nuncry pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Y’outh Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8 45-9:50 am.. !0;0010.45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and our secor*’ Worship Ser­ vice is from 11XX) a.m.-12:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru Sth grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. Sept 5 -7:00 p.m. Youth Committee Meeting. Friday. Sept 6-11 00­ 2:30 p.m. Hastings Women's Club Meeting. Saturday. Sept. 7 10XXL2:00 p m. Vision Team Ad­ visors Workshop; 8 00 pjn. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. Sept. 8 - 8XX) A 10.45 am Worship; 9: 30 a m . Sunday School; 12:45 p.m. Jail Wonhip; AAL Branch Meeting after 2nd Service. Mon­ day. Sept. 9 - 6:30 p.m. Bog meet at Church than off to O'Neill's; 7:00 p.m. Women of Faith. Tues­ day. Sept 10 - 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7:00 p.m. Social Activities Committee Meeting. Wednesday. Sept. II 7 00 p.m. Community Memorial Worship at First United Methodist Church. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Churcn phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all ffoon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bourna Music Director. 8: 30 a.m. - LIVE* Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries Thursday. Sept. 5 - Noah's Ark PreSchool Visitation Day; 6:30 p.m Sunday School Teacher Meeting • Sharpe Hall; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal - Sanctu­ ary. Sunday. Sept. 8 - Rally Sun­ day! 8:30 aan. Chancel Choir. 9.00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service - in Sanctuary; 9:20 a.m Children's Worship. 1000 a m. Coffee Hour - Dining Room. 10: 10 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages; 11:20 a m. Contem­ porary Worship; 11:50 a m. Chil­ dren's Worship; 1:00 p.m All Church Picnic on Ironside Drive. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH • AM 1220 The 10:30 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Sept. 9 - First day of Noah's Ark PreSchool. 3:00 p.m. Women's Concern Group Lounge; 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting - Sharpe Hall; 7.00 m. Session meeting- Dining oom Tuesdav. Sept 10 - 9 00 a m Presbytery Meeting at Camp Greenwood; 7:00 p.m. Personnel Committee • Lounge; 7XX) p.m. Deacons Meeting- Dining Room Wednesday. Sept. 11 - 6:45 p m. Praise Team; 7:00 p m PNC meets in Aduil Education Class­ room K tea Obltaatles ' Leta I. Main MIDDLEVILLE - Leta I. Main, age 81. of Middleville, formerly of Hastings and Nashville died Sunday. Sept. I. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Main was bom on Sept. 29. 1920 in Nashville. MI. the daughter of Eldon and Ila (Elliston) Sears. She was raised in the Nashville/Hastings area and attended Barry County rural schools. She was married to Floyd A. Main. Sr. on June 12. 1937. She moved to Hastings area in 1937 from Nashville. She was employed at the Viking Corp, in Hastings for 34 years, retiring in 1982. She was a former member of lhe Hastings V.F.W. Auxiliary, enjoyed sewing, crocheting and especially going fishing. Mrs. Main is survived by sons. Harold (Marlene) Main of Hastings. David (Sue) Main of Hastings. Eldon (Thea) Main of Dowling. William (Bonnie) Main of Clarksville; daughters. Janet (Don) Barlow of Nashville. Marcia (Bob) Stanton of Binghamton. NY, Robin Curtiss of Greenwood. IN; daughter-in -law. Sharon Main of Middleville; son-in-law. Ed Sawdy of Hastings; 32 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; three great great grandchil­ dren; sisters, Eva Thomas of Windcheater. VA, Marveta Ondreizck of Savannah. GA; 1/2 sisters. Gladys Purdum of Hastings. Henrietta Service of Hastings. Shirley Linker of Hastings. Donald Scars of Freeport. Preceding her in death were husband. Floyd A. Main, Sr. July 2, 1990; son. Richard Main; daughters. Virginia Sawdy, Letha Smith; sister, Mabie Wheeler, broth­ ers Kenny and Harry Sears; three grand­ children; step-son. Floyd A. Main. Jr. Respecting her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial will be at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Heart Ass’n or American Lung Ass’n. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Joann L. Morrice LAKE ODESSA - Joann L. Morrice, age 62 of Lake Odessa. Joann was bom in Lake Odessa on November 2, 1939 lo Charles and Mary Edith (Grove) Morrice. She was a devoted Christian and had many church friends. Joann was a lover of nature and all animals. For many years she had lovingly cared for her mother, who now resides at Tendercarc Nursing Home in Hastings. Joann is also survived by her uncles, James Morrice and George Morrice and several cousins. Her father. Charles, preceded her in death in 1996. A graveside service was held Wednesday. September 4. 2002 at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Edward D. Sult HASTINGS - Edward D. Sult, Hastings, formerly of Niles, passed away Sept. 1. 2002. Mr. Sult was bom on Nov. 23. 1901 in Walkerton. Ind., the son of William and Minnie (Cripe) Sult. He was a retiree of UniRoyal Rubber Company. He enjoyed fishing and loved to work. He is survived by sons: Floyd (Jean) Sult of Hemet. CA. Owen (Peggy) Sult of Dowling, and Dari (Diane) Sult of Union. MI. a daughter-in-law. Gertie Sult of Edwardsburg. MI; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Sult was preceded in death by a son, Louis Sult; brothers. William. Howard, and Richard; and sisters. Slyvia and Pearl. The funeral services were held on Wednesday. Sept. 4. 2002 at the WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Interment at Prairie Street Cemetery. Elkhart. In. Memorial contributions to The Gideons of Barry-Hastings. Barry Community Hospice, or a charity of donors choice will be appreciated. Arrangemcr.ts were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Lance Albert Ainsworth VERMONTVILLE - Lance Albert Ainsworth, of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday. Aug. 27, 2002 at his residence at the age of 29. He was bom June 12, 1973 in Charlotte. son of Albert K. and Nancy B. (Edick) Ainsworth. Lance graduated from Lakewood High School in 1992. Lance was employed at East Jordan Iron Works as a fork lift operator. He was a member of the Eagles, was an avid hunter, and loved fishing, moto cross quad racing, the outdoors, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed his special relationship he had with his niece and nephew, Lauren and Logan. He was preceded in death by all his grandparents. Surviving are is parents, Albert and Nancy Ainsworth of Mulliken; sister. Darcy (Lance) Hazel of Woodland; niece and nephew. Lauren and Logan Hazel; many aunts, uncles and cousins, and numerous friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has request­ ed that contributions be made for a educa­ tion fund to be established for his special niece and nephews, c/o RFH. P.O. Box 36, Sunfield. Ml 48890. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church in Woodland. Rev. Darrel Bosworth of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland officiated. The pallbearers were Lisa, and Todd Pearson. Eric Boom. Dave Brace, Chris Makley. and Jon Makley. The funeral arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. Michigan. A interment service followed at the Sunfield Cemetery. For more information, please log onto www.legacy.com. More Obituaries on Page 8 ■ —■ [ HASTINGS - Harold A. Case, age 90. of E. Cloverdale Road. Hastings, died Tuesday. Aug. 27. 2002 al his residence. Mr. Case was bom on Feb. 22. 1912 in Calhoun County. Michigan (during a severe winter blizzard), the son of Wilson and Bertha (Hyde) Case. He was raised in Northern Calhoun County and attended the Court Rural School. He was married lo Isabelle M. Bivens on Aug. 20. 1930. Mr. Case was engaged in farming, drove the grocery truck for the old Lacey Store, worked for the former Rich Manuf. Co. in Battle Creek. He was a well-known horseman. breaking and training horse-teams for many years. He was a member of Pleasantview Family Church. Barry County Farm Bureau. Michigan Milk Producers Ass’n.. enjoyed camping, visiting with family and his many friends and storytelling. Mr. Case is survived by sons. Gordon (Glynda) Case of Hastings. Robert (Shirley) Case of Hastings. Kenneth (Tonya) Case of Dotting. Dennis (Conn.e) Case of Dowling; daughter. Karen (Steve) Greenfield of Hastings; 21 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sisters. Eula Tew of Dowling. Beatrice Hughes of Battle Creek; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife. Isabelle M* (Bivens) Case on Oct. 26. 2001; son. Gerald Chse in 1992; brothers, Lester and Clayton Case; and sisters. Vida Cary and Anna Hewitt. Services were held Friday. Aug. 30. 2002 at Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling. Rev. Sieve Olmstead and Rev. Paul Deal officiated. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantview Family Church or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were nude by Wren Funeral Home. I ^tarlcn^Atu^emiso!^ WOODLAND - Marlene Ann Jemison, age 66. of Woodland, went home lo be with the Lord on Sept. 2. 2002 while surrounded by many family and friends. She was bom in Detroit Mi on June 6. 1936 to Stanley and Eva (Schmidi) Riven. Her family relocated io the Woodland area in 1944. Marlene worked for the U.S. Navy at the Pentagon from 1956 lo 1958. While there, she met and married Walter “Jim" Jemison on Aug. 28. 1957. They moved back lo Michigan where she worked at Rowe AMI from 1958 to 1962. She loved her family and enjoyed spend­ ing lime with her grandchildren. She was a life-long member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland. Marlene is survived by her husband of 45 years. Walter Jemison; her son. Patrick and his wife. Amy (Chase); her grandchildren. Sara and Ashley; her sisters. Barbara Jenkins, her twin. Arlene (Lester) Forman, and Roberta "Bobby” McLeod; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her brother. Ronald Rivett; and her nephew. Jeffrey Rivell. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Sept. 4. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Tlic funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Sept. 5. at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Zion Lutheran Church Organ Fund, or lo a charity of lhe donor’s choice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Walt J. Wiesenhofer HASTINGS - Walt J. Wiesenhofer. age 77, of Hastings, formerly of Middleville passed away Thursday. Aug. 29. 2002 at Borgess Hospital. Kalamazoo Walt J. Wiesenhofer was bom on Oct. 12, 1924 the son of Sebastian and Anna (Doniven) Wiesenhofer. He was employed at Bradford White for 37 years and retired in 1987. Walt enjoyed hunting especially deer hunting. He is survived by his daughter and son­ in-law. Teresa and David Van Heck of Middleville; four grandchildren. Sara Canfield and Amber Canfield, Heather Van Heck and David Van Heck; one great granddaughter. Kayla Canfield; two broth­ ers. Elmer (Ethel) Wiesenhofer of Middleville, Maurice (Gladys) Wiesenhofer of Grand Rapids: many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Sebastian and Anna Wiesenhofer, sisters, Laura Fisher, Helen Bowman and Marie Curtis. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, Sept. 3. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment Rutland Cemetery. Rutland Township. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Andrew James (Red) Aickcn Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Andrew James (Red) Aickcn Sr., age 76 of Middleville, peacefully passed away into lhe arms of Jesus, August 31, 2002 after his year long courageous battle with cancer at home. Andrew James (Red) Aickcn Sr. was bom on February 20, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Nellie (McClelland) Aickcn. He was married lo Neva Jayne Kcrmecn on October 10. 1950. He retired from Waltcrs-Dimmick Petroleum Company in 1990. Andy had a great love for his family and enjoyed hunting, gardening, restoring his antique cars and loved to Polka. Andy had a great sense of humor and knew how to tell a joke. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and always doing kind deeds for his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Neva Jayne Aickcn; his children, Andy (Nancy) Aickcn Jr. of Middleville, Jane (Carl) Peck of Middleville. Patti (Dean) Mickelson of Caledonia, Tom (Marcic) Aickcn of Middleville; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. he was preceded in death by his parents, sister, brother and great granddaughter. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 4, 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Reverend Stanley Vugtcvccn officiated. Interment was al Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Township Emergency Services or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home Middleville, Michigan. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 - Page 7 Career Closet seeking new home Career Closet, the community service which provides free clothing to Barry County residents who need interview-ap­ propriate attire, is looking for a new home. A nonprofit collaborative community venture. Career Closet started serving cli­ ents in mid-Junc and rented space in the Bom Again Home Furnishings building on West Green Street in Hastings. The Career Closet Board learned several weeks ago that Sandy and Randy Kazan, who have operated Bom Again Home Fur­ nishings for about three years, decided to close their service, which had accepted do­ nations of furniture and household items to give to people in need. “That leaves Career Closet without a place to operate because wc don’t have suf­ ficient income to pay for the tout rent, utilities and other expenses,” said Elaine Gilbert, Career Closet director. “We are grateful that Dave Baum, owner of the building, has given Career Closet a couple Coenen-Henney exchange vows Debra Lynn Coenen and James Alan Henney exchanged vows on April 19, 2002 in the presents of their children Chris T. and James R. Henney and Chad E. and Can E. Coenen and granddaughter Mackenzie M. Rosenberg. Debra is the daughter of Ryal and Elaine Northrop of Middleville. Ml and Larry and Pat McMann of Lapeer, MI. James is the son of Richard and Ella Henney of Hastings, Ml. The reception was held at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. The couple resides in Hastings. Arts Council site exhibits to continue Thornapple Township artist Insoon Felch’s contemplative and exuberant work will continue to be on display until Saturday at the the Thornapple Arts Council's gallery at 117 W. State St. in downtown Hastings. Felch moved to the area last year and is offering art lessons through the Thornapple Arts Council at her home gallery Future exhibits at the TAC State Street location are Ruth Gee f~nm Sept. 9 to Sept. 30 and the water colors of Kathleen Crane from Oct. 1 to Oct. 26. Open hours for the exhibit are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is also a shop featuring the work of area artists with jewelry, cards and much more. For more information about Arts Council events, call 945-2002. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Baker and Melissa M. Morgan (ori^nal mort­ gagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 10. 1995. and recorded on March 14. 1995 in Uber 626 on Page 520 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to GE Capitol Mortgage Services, inc.. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated April 29. 1996. which was recorded on May 8.1996, in Uber 659 on Page 705. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX AND 32/100 dollars ($51.086.39). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of too mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 3, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North one half of the following described premises: Beginning in the center of the highway running through me East one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and 1 chain North of the Section line between Sections 6 and 7, running toence Westerly 2 1/2 chains, thence Soutoeriy parallel with said highway 1 1/4 chains to said Section line, thence West along said Section line 3.61 chains, thence North 72 links to the nj^rt of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad for a place of beginning, thence in an Easterly direction to a point 1 chain North and 2 1/2 chains Westerly of the point of beginning, thence Easterly 2 1/2 chains, thence Northeasterly 2 chains parallel with said highway, thence Westerly 5.34 chains, thence Southwesterly 3.16 chains along the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad to the piece of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: Augusl 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dolphins 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd . Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate *200224121 Dolphins (9/19) of weeks extension to try to find a new lo­ cation or a church or other nonprofit agency interested in continuing the job clothing program.” Born Again closed its doors Aug. 31. The Kozans declined to be interviewed. In the meantime, the Career Closet Board and the Kozans have dissolved all lies, but the Career Closet Board voted Thursday to continue to provide services as needed. People who need clothing for joboriented reasons may call any board mem­ ber (listed below). Monetary donations given to Career Closet have been transferred to the Barry County Family Independence Agency’s Volunteer Services fund on a temporary ba­ sis until a new location is found or another nonprofit relationship is developed. “Our goal has been to enhance opportu­ nities for others and we hope to continue to do that,” Gilbert said. “Wc haven ? yet served as many clients as we had hoped, £ake Odessa Saturday is the time for the antiques appraisal at the Lake Odessa Library in the second such event, sponsored by the coun­ ty genealogy society. This is open to the public. What is the value of grandfather’s mus­ tache cup or grandma’s Paisley shawl? For two dollars each could be given verbal appraisal. This was a very entertaining day last year and promises to be again this year. The hours are from noon until four in the afternoon. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet next at 1p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be James Lyons “Researching the Revolutionary Soldier." The 35th year of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society opens Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 at Lake Manor. There will be reports on the successful Depot Day and the booth at Art in the Park. The Bonanza Bugle was delivered by mail this week to local members and to many in other states. Copies go to current members, libraries of this area, other historical soci­ eties on an exchange basis. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet next week, Wednesday, Sept. II, in the dining room with a meeting to follow the noon shared meal. There has been a break in the continuity of green bean harvest for Twin City Foods, so the seasonal workers were off most of last week and the start of this week. The Woodland Homecoming events drew people by the hundreds, with the ice cream social on Friday evening, the big parade at one on Saturday, the chicken barbecue Saturday evening and a church service Sunday. Along with these there were sport­ ing events much of the time. Saturday night was the first time to use the lights on the softball field in the park. There were bas­ ketball events taking place while other activities filled the schedule. The dinner was climaxed by the raffle drawing with Art Meade in charge. The prizes ranged from a $500 bond provided by Union Bank to advertising baseball caps and yard sticks. The Depot/Museum was open on Saturday with some visitors coming. Jackie Gilliland was hostess and Pam Swiler was on hand to help any genealogy people need­ ing information. Sept. 1 was the deadline for applications for the 2002 class of First Families. John and Jane Cook on Musgrove Highway were hosts on Sunday for a gath­ ering of more than 80 people from the farflung Cook family. This included families of his Grandfather Clifton Cook’s brothers and sisters and their progeny. There were people from Georgia, Washington. California. Wisconsin and elsewhere. The Cooks were ear’y settlers in Sebewa Township. Gordon and Ruth Bylsma spent the weekend at their summer cottage with fam­ ily in tow. They were surprised to have son Orry arrive home from college in Ann Arbor and daughter Whitney experimented with riding the train from Chicago to Grand Rapids and surprised her parents. She is a freshman at City College. On Aug. 27. Mrs. Florence Bazner of Portland died. She was the mother of Louis Bazner of Tasker Road. Louis and wife. Betty, are farmers in Berlin Township. Her funeral service was at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Portkid. The G.R. Press reports from Lowell that Police Chief James Valentine has had new duties added to his responsibility. He is now appointed assistant city manager. He is the first to hold this post He has been with the Lowell police department since 1983 after serving in the Lake Odessa police force. He has been chief since 1994. He has complet­ ed the FBI Academy program and is work­ ing on his bachelor’s degree at the University of Phoenix, which has a Grand Rapids satellite. He plans to go on to a mas­ ter’s degree in public administration. He is the son of Buford and Neva Valentine and son-in-law of Donald Jr. and Bernice Goodemoot. His children are Aiana and Keith. His wife is the former Cheryl Goodemoot, who married him on a Valentine’s Day more than 20 years ago. The 84th Ger/Garlinger reunion was held on Aug. 25. A bountiful potluck meal was shared by all those present. It was voted that the 85th reunion will be held in the same spot, the Congregational church din­ ing room, on the last Sunday of August in 2003. Kinfolks came from Lake Odessa, Woodland. Nashville, Hastings, Ionia, Sl Johns, Holt. Kalamazoo and Sun City. Ariz. Robert Cobb Jr. is a patient in a Grand Rapids hospital following a heart attack. He is Odessa Township supervisor. He was working on the parking lot oi die township hall when he was stricken. A passerby saw him in a prone position and called for help. He was first taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital and then was air-lifted to Grand Rapids. Christopher Wayne Thompson, Mid­ dleville and Kathleen Marie Pullen, Mid­ dleville. Steven Lee Brininstool, Delton and Beth Ann Byrd, Delton. Damon John LaJoye, Middleville and Jillian Ann Conrad, Middleville. Robert Raymond Bond, Lake Odessa and Emily Marie Aspinall, Lake Odessa Matthew Scott Jibson. Delton and Amber May Tobias, Delton. Rick Lee Newton. W .yland and Renee Michele Zylstra, Wayland. Bernard Martz Winn. Wayland and Diane Lee Grinage, Wayland. Robert Troy Allen, Nashville and Teresa Sue Aiken, Nashville. Adam Jacob Glidden, Kalamazoo and Danielle Brie Freeland, Delton. Lee Cody Hays, Hastings and Jamie Lee Howell, Hastings. Eric Michael Van Sleet, Hastings and Amber Lee Snoeyink, Hastings. Aaron Ray Hedger. Lake Odessa and Nikki Lynn Miller. Lake Odessa. James J. Strimback, Hastings and Heidi Laurie Watson. Hastings. Thomas Russel Hammond, Hastings and Diane Susan Braatz, Hastings. William David Rexford Jr.. Casnovia and Linda Rae Sweet, Hastings. Christopher Charles Smith, Delton and Stephanie Ann Purdy, Delton. Kevin Christopher Murphy, Port Townsend, Wash, and Amy Katherine Schaus, Port Townsend, Wash. Jesus Arias Jr., Hastings and Rebekah Joy Damon. Hastings. Scott Lawrence Chipman, Hastings and Martha Ann Craven, Hastings. Willard Gene Fairchild II, Bellevue and Julie Ann Bush. Bellevue. Richard Leland Doxtader, Hastings and Teresa Marie Lord, Hastings. David John Ritzema. Nashville and Amber Eve Scott, Hastings. H........................................................... -------------The Revue—Vermontville's Theatrical Group presents ‘ 12 Hngry Jurors' September 5, 6 & 7 at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 8 @ 3:00 p.m. Tickets may be available at the door Advance tick or e-mail 16-367-4455 .com but by helping one person at a time, we can still make a difference. Each person is im­ portant to us. “We sincerely appreciate all the commu­ nity support wc have had and the wonder­ ful, quality clothing donations we have re­ ceived,” she said. The Career Closet Board welcomes ideas from church representatives and lhe public about a new location. Those needing clothing or people who have ideas on a new location may call Julie Wiles at 948-3211. Judy Mast at 948-3615. Camille Riley at 945-2006. Jennifer Rich­ ards at 945-0526 or Elaine Gilbert at 623­ 8763. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dale Garrison Jr. and Patricia Joy Garrison (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 24.1998. and tt'-orded on December 21.1998 in Liber Documr?. No. 1022608 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on August 13,2002 in Liber Document No. 1085529 Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC, Assignee by an assignment dated November 9. 2001, which was recorded on July 8. 2002, in Uber document •1083433 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here Of the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 02/100 dol­ lars ($73,982.02). including interest at 9.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w» bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 17.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF DELTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at an iron slake at the SouCrsxsi comer of Bush's First Addition to the Village of Dalton; thence South 11-1/4 degrees West on East lino of highway 34 rods 2 feet; thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 2 rods to center of highway for beginning thence South 11-1/4 degrees West 4 rods; thence South 78-3/4 degrees East 10 rods; thence North 11-1/4 degrees East 4 rods; thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 10 rods from place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shad be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200220556 Mustangs (10/3) Notice of Mortgage Foteclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Selby (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2OC1, and recorded on May 17, 2001 in Liber 1059895 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 23/1 00 dollars ($101.912.29), including interest al 7 000% per annum. Under tie power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pm on September 26. 2002. Said premises are dtuated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan: thence North 89 degrees. 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds East. 2351.38 feet along the East and West 1/4 ine to the center of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 833.00 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 19 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees. 51 minutes, 22 sec­ onds West 199.40 leet to the Easterly Ina of Archwuod Avenue; thence North 00 degrees, 00 minutes. 21 seconds East 96.36 teet along said Easterly line; thence North 89 degrees. 51 min­ utes. 22 seconds East 199.36 teet to toe point of beginning. Ths redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: August 15, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorney and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200223917 Cougars (9/12) �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 BL J&nnie \ Obit cutties Laura E Alien Frances Helen Eaton LAKE ODESSA - Laura F. Allen, age 98, of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Heavenly Father early Tuesday morning, September 3. 2002. Laura was born in Odessa Township on March 8, 1904 to Roy and Jennie (Hinderlcider) Lane. She was very involved with her family and loved music. Laura was thrilled with the trips she had taken to the Grand Old Opry. She also loved her daily crossword puzzles and crocheting. Her children are proud of the love she gave them everyday of their lives. Laura is survived by her children, Bernice Hamp, Roger & Alona Allen and Paul & Alberta Allen; 10 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; her brother. Edward Lane and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William A. Allen; her daughter, Barbara Allen; her grandson. Bill Allen; her great grandchildren, Michael Hamp, Karen Allen, Tom Allen and Jeffrey Allen; her sisters, Gladys Baribeau and Edna George and son-in-law, Roger Hamp. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday. September 5, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa The funeral service will be held Friday, September 6, 2002 at 1 LOO A.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in lhe Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. CHARLOI'I E - Frances Helen Eaton, (nee Welshon), 78. of Charlotte. Mich., and Venice. Fla., died Aug. 31. 2002 in NewJersey. Bom in Jackson. Mich.. Oct 2. 1923, Frances lived in Michigan for most of lier life, wintering in Venice. Fla., before mov­ ing to New Jersey last year. Frances was in the real estate, insurance and home building business with her hus­ band for many years, building many houses throughout Eaton County. She was also an avid Michigan State football fan. Frances was predeceased by her husband of 45 years. Lloyd L. Eaton, in 1999. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law. Charla and Robert Newland of Sewell, N.J.; son. Lloyd James Eaton II of Charlotte; daughter. Holly Eaton of Attleboro. Mass.; daughter Carol Patrick of Charlotte; five grandchildren; numerous great grandchil­ dren. and lifelong friend. Clara Fast. Visitation will be held at Pray Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 5 and 9-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002 followed immediately by funeral services. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Patricia Stirling offici­ ating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 715, Nashville. Ml 49073. Further information available at www. prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. |______ Joyce Buche Kime Lester Grovenberg KALAMAZOO - Lester Grovenberg, Kalamazoo. MI, passed away Saturday evening, Aug. 31, 2002. Lester was bom May 1, 1913 in Kalamazoo, the son of Bert and Eva (Crummel) Grovenberg, and has been a lifelong area resident. During World War II he served overseas in the U.S. Army Antitank Co. 149th infantry. He was employed at Bronson Methodist Hospital Security over 17 years, retiring in 1978; following retirement he was a couri­ er for First Federal Savings and Loan. He was a proud life member of the D.A.V. Buck Crosby Chapter No. 6; and was an active member of the Helen Coover Center. On Dec. 2, 1972 he was united in mar­ riage to lhe former Gladys Irene Craven of Hastings. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; a sister­ in-law, Dorothy Freeman of Horida; five nieces and their families, Phyllis (Allan) Ketchum and Joyce (Al) Walker, all of Kalamazoo. Donna (Bob) Goldstein and Doris Merrill, all of Florida, Betty (Dan) Haraburda of Middleville. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Fred Freeman. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel. Pastor Steve Slater of Doster Reformed Church officiated. Interment followed in Boughton Cemetery. Memorials in Lester's memory may be directed to Park Village Pines, or the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel. Kalamazoo. HASTINGS - Joyce Buche Kime, bom June 17,1921, passed away Sept. 3,2002 in Hastings, MI. Joyce was bom in Lake Odessa. MI to Orvin and Armena (Rowley) Buche, and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939. She worked at Smelker's Drugstore and at Kroger’s in Lake Odessa. Joyce married Glen G. Kime in Clarksville in 1947 and settled on farm there for 23 years before moving to Hastings in 1970. Mom enjoyed farming, the stock market and politics. She is well remembered for her antique collecting. Joyce was preceded in death by her brother. Horace Buche; her husband, Glen Kime; and her son. Mark Kime. She is survived by her sister, Maryann Everett of Traverse City; her daughters. Joyann Kime of Hastings; and Michele Peltier of Commerce Twp.. MI; her daugh­ ter-in-law, Harmony Kime of Wyoming. MI; her grandchildren. Alexander Voss. Nicole and Chad Peltier, Naichele and Erik Kime, and Rexanne and Carmony Allen. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. Sept. 7. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. There will be no funeral service. Burial will be in lhe Clarksville Cemetery. Get that FINAL GARAGE SALE in before the leaves begin to turn! Advertise it in the REMINDER and the BANNER, We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics Barry County's Total Marketing Solution! Call 945-9554 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To be held on September 11, 2002 at Barry Township Hall at 3:30 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to inform area residents of our 2002 Community Development Block Grant Application for the Planning of Area Infrastructure Studies. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry, Barry Township Clerk Attesteo by. Richard Barnum. Supervisor DELTON - Mr. Roscoe Conrad, age 65. of Delton, passed away August 30. 2002 Roscoe was born in Franklin Count). Indiana on March 15. 1937. the son of Ance and Margaret (Banks) Conrad. Roscoe loved Howers and gardening and he was an avid deer hunter. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by a son and daughter-in­ law. Tommie and Sarah Conrad of Delton; grandchildren. Madison and Anna Conrad; sisters, Louise (Dennis) Fanner of Delton. Martha Brandenburg of Richmond. KY. and Francis Callahan of Bloomfield. KY. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and a sister. Services vere conducted Tuesday. September 3. 2002 at the Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Interment were at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGorcs Funeral Home in Delton. Michigan. Evelyn June Lovell HOUGHTON LAKE - Evelyn June Lovell, age 83. of Houghton Lake. Michigan, formerly of Houghton/Hancock, died Sunday, September 1, 2002 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mrs. Lovell was bom March 5, 1919 in Houghton, Michigan, the daughter of Chester and Grace (Marlor) Karr. She married Ellis Ray Lovell of Vermontville on June 17, 1942. She is survived by daughters, Judy (Larry) Swartz of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Jeanne (Richard) Pray of Ann Arbor, three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother. Nathan Karr of Hancock, Michigan; brother-in-law, Gordon Lovell of Lake, Michigan and sister-in-law, Ruth Wright of Potterville, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis in November 1991. Visitation will be Thursday. September 5, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at lhe Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 6, 2002 al 1:00 P.M. at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Bryan Thompson officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made lo Michigan Parkinson Foundation or American Lung Association. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by lhe Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. John Gordon Plumber • mtttu a arutu Min t nan • ttnau niinin • rtmnac ■ iihii mat • hmu • cwtm nnttu • Htsnti • mitrHfllK • 4<MATMt HMt HltJIlt ■ caautnc • mu • mmt • w« ntt esrimwtf MU t MMf USTU u ru»t arnututt SPECIAL ED TEACHERS Eaton Intermediate Scbx-I District is seeking to fill Mentally Impaired Teaching Positions. Complete job descriptions available upon request. E.O.E. Eaton Intermediate School District Attn: Personnel Dept. 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte. MI 48X1.1 byoung@eaton.kl2jni.us (517)543-5500 Ext. 1113 Sfi-423-Mtt SPECIAL DISCOUNT HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONALCAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes $25.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING $10.00 DISCOUNT ON INTERIOR OR EXTHUOR Washing. Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special fKKUP AND DUlYfKY AYAILABLt IN LQQAL ARIA _ TiT \ DELTON - John Gordon Plumer of Delton passed away September 4, 2002. John was born in Lee, New Hampshire on December 22, 1947. the son of Harry and Geneva Plumer. John was a member of the National Rifle Association, he was a model car enthusiast, he collected Hot Wheel cars and enjoyed working on cars. John will be remembered for his sense of humor and enjoyment of practical jokes. He is survived by his special family: Dawn Oberhauser. Arlene L. Ganson, Arlene L. Abbott and family, Vera Thomson and Denny & Chris Thomson. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday. September 7. 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. DELTON DECOHATTNG /t/cttesT tuAurv by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Roscoe Conrad 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 *°uth of 5t,f* st 269/945-5607 _____ i — Lack of love Dear Annie: I am 35 years old. and my husband is 51. We have a wonderful mar­ riage. except when it comes to making love. After nine years, our sex life has dwindled to nothing. My husband blames it on being in the delivery room when our son was bom. He told me lhe experience turned him off sex permanently. Lately, we haven't been sleeping together because he says our bed hurts his back. I have kept in touch with an old boyfriend who is having problems in his marriage. We meet once a month to have sex. I know it’s wrong, but I need to relieve some tension now and then. Don’t worry - we are not in love. My husband is a great provider and a wonderful person. I do not want a divorce. I just want him to satisfy me again. What can I do lo make him interested in sex? - Long­ ing for Affection. Dear Longing: First, knock off the affair. If you need “satisfaction.'' there are ways that don’t involve breaking your marriage vows. Second, ask your husband to see a doctor for a complete physical. Sometimes a lack of libido is caused by an underlying medical condition, or he may have prob­ lems with erectile dysfunction and is to em­ barrassed to tell you. Last, if the delivery room experience truly turned him off. ask him to see a psychologist and work through it. Good luck. Four’s a crowd Dear Annie: My husband. “Barry," has a best friend who is single. I'll call his friend, “Joe." I set Joe up with a cute girl in my of­ fice, and they hit it off very well. The prob­ lem is, when Joe and his new girlfriend go out, they invite us to join them only on those evenings when they know 1 cannot come. This happens twice a month. I am hurt that they do this on purpose, and more hurt that Barry agrees to go with­ out me. On the rare occasion that I have prevailed upon him to send his regrets, he always calls Joe and makes it sound as if I am forcing him to stay home and threaten­ ing him with divorce. I have asked Barry to talk to Joe about excluding me, but he refuses. He says if I have a problem with Joe, I should talk to him myself. I don’t think this is right. After all, Barry has known Joe for over 20 years and should speak up on my behalf. This is putting a big strain on our mar­ riage because we fight about it every time Joe calls. What can I do? - Left Out in Co­ lumbia, Mo. Dear Columbia: Why would Joe’s girl­ friend, who is a friend of yours, want you out of the picture? There is something else going on here. If Barry won’t give you a straight answer, talk to Joe directly, or ask the “cute girl” in your office what lhe scoop is. There is no reason for lhe "gleesome threesome” to consistently arrange their evenings to avoid you. Something is rotten in Missouri. Name dropping Dear Anaie: My husband, “Pierre," and I have been married for 31 years, and we have one daughter. Pierre was married briefly before I met him. and his ex-wife decided to keep my husband's unusual an-1 distinctive last name. After the divorce, the ex-wife had a child by another man. Be­ cause she wasn’t married, she insisted on giving the boy Pierre’s last name. Pierre and I were furious, but the lawyer we talked to said there wasn’t anything we could do. Her son is now married, and his children have my husband's last name. What will his ex-wife tell her grandchil­ dren about their French heritage and ancestors? That name doesn’t belong to them, and everyone knows it. I have told the son that Pierre is not his father and the only rea­ son be has the same last name is because his mother is vindictive and stupid. I am so angry over this I am losing sleep. Please tell me what to do. - Stolen Name in Palos Verdes, Calif. Dear Palos Verdes: The fact that others share your husband's name does not take anything away from you. Your daughter still inherits the name as well as the ancestral lineage and family traditions. While some irritation is understandable, your anger goes beyond reason. The ex- NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens for vacant positions on the Elected Officials Compensation Commission. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office on the 3rd floor of the courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2002. wife has used the name for 31 years, and you are still losing sleep over it? Talk to a psychologist, and ask for some help before this eats you alive. Il's not worth it. honey. Please find a way to let it go. Who’s Daddy? Dear Annie: My husband and I recently separated after three years of marriage. I live in New York, and “Adam” lives in Utah. He has been overseas for the past 16 months and barely knows our daughter, Mandy,” who is 2 years old. Adam would like to take Mandy to Utah for two months. He says it will provide a good opportunity for them to bond. Adam is great with kids, and I am not worried about her care. In fact, I am eager for her to develop a relationship with her father. However. Mandy does not know Adam, and I don’t want to traumatize her. Please tell me how to handle this. - Concerned Mother Out East. Dear Concerned: Ask Adam lo visit New York and spend some time with Mandy in familiar surroundings. Show her pho­ tographs of Daddy, and tell her good things about him. Consult your pediatrician about Mandy's level of readiness, and when you believe she knows her daddy well enough, let her go. Risky business Dear Annie: 1 am male, 50 years old, single and self-employed. I work in a build­ ing that includes several other small busi­ nesses. I have had a professional relation­ ship with the man in the office down the hall for over 10 years. Two years ago, this man hired a female assistant, “Kelly.’’ Kelly and I share information and spend a lot of time in each other’s offices. Our re­ lationship is quite friendly, and lately, our visits have increased. Also. I have noticed that Kelly’s comments are becoming rather suggestive and flirtatious. I am attracted to Kelly. However, if I take things further and it doesn’t work out. I risk losing the professional relationship I have with Kelly as well as her boss. I don’t think I should be “fooling around with lhe com­ pany’s investments." so to speak, but I won­ der if I would be missing an opportunity by not pursuing it. What should I do? - The Professional in Riverside, Calif. Dear Riverside: Consider the possibility that flirting may be all Kelly wants. Can your professional relationship withstand a romantic breakup? If not, would you be willing to give up a 10-year friendship with her boss in order to pursue Kelly? When you answer those questions, you will know what to do. Thin torment Dear Annie: I am 5 feet 8 inches tall and weight 110 pounds. No matter what I eat, I cannot put on a pound. I am sick to death of comments about my size. What gives peo­ ple the right to say. “You're so lucky. I wish I had your problem? Or my personal fa­ vorite, “You’re so thin. You must be anorexic?” I wouldn’t dream of commenting on someone’s weight. Can you imagine saying to an obese person. “You look like you’ve put on a few pounds?” When I was young, my classmates used to torment met with names like “Bones" and “Chicken Legs." I’ve been picked on my entire life, and I’m tired of it. Please tell folks to cut it out. Fed Up in Bethlehem, Pa. Dear Fed Up: OK. folks, consider your­ selves told. You may have the best of inten­ tions, but those comments are not appreci­ ated. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, do Creators Syndicate. 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writ­ ers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syn­ dicate Web page at www.crcators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. FILM PROCESSING FAST & CONVENIENT J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 ' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 5 2002 - page 9 From TIME to TIME... byJoyce E Weinbrecht Fifty years down memory lane: Addie’s story The Haddix family in 1960. Adie Eckman in her wourld-havebeen graduation picture. By Joyce Weinbrecht Adie writes: "One of my jobs on the farm, was pick­ ing up walnuts in the fall. I hated the job so 1 figured out a way to make it easier. There were several walnut trees along the road west of our house. There were more nuts than we ever used and 1 discovered that if I waited long enough others would do the work. "I like riding our pony better than work­ ing. so 1 would keep watch and when I saw a car parked under the walnut trees I*d wait until 1 saw them starting to load the nuts into their vehicles. I would jump on old Queenie and gallop down where they were about ready to leave and just told them that they could leave pan of the walnuts up at our house and they never argued. “It worked real well as I had them dump them into the driveway where the nuts got run over until the shucks fell off and all I had to do was rake them up. put them in the basement to dry then crack and eat. The people got to keep their containers. Dad thought that I was rather clever thinking of such a labor saving way to get a nasty job done and everyone was happy, especially me. “Dec. 7. 1941, Pearl Harbor Day. was while I was a freshman in high school. I honestly don’t remember much about the early war years, only that we had a brand new 1941 Chevy, one of the last before GM went into producing war machines. We were farming quite a bit of land by then. My dad had a sawmill, made maple syrup with a steam powered evaporation system Ms well as running the sawmill with it for a while. He did custom threshing and we made lots of hay. grew wheal, com and navy beans. “I remember we had a radio with a green eye on the dial. There were practice black outs as part of the war years and on Sunday nights we would all sit in the living room and listen to the 'Creaking Door.’ a scary program. My cousin. Margaret, who lived across the river from us. would often stay until the program was over and then my sis­ ter and I would walk her to the center of the bridge, then we would each run for home. "One evening we failed to notice my Dad leaving the house before we did. When we got pan way down the hill, he appeared along the edge of the road with a white sheet over his head. Needless to say Margaret tc\>k off for home. Virgie and I ran back up the hill with Dad behind us trying to convince us that it was just him. not a ghost. "One of the things I recall was the 4th of July, when my oldest sister. Geri. and her husband. Leonard Eno. would buy a whole bunch of firecrackers. The last year was the best remembered as they had a brand new Nash car. They came with the trunk loaded with all kinds of rockets. Roman candles, and even some powerful cherry bombs "Wc were busy making hay a mile away and had to finish before the big event. We made Leonard promise he would wait until after supper, when the whole neighborhood was invited for the ‘big bang.' “Well, all of a sudden we heard the most noise you could imagine. Wc knew it came from the house on the hill and were very upset to think he had gone ahead and not waited like wc had asked. Come to find out. he had the trunk open and while shooting off a few little firecrackers, a spark got into the trunk and nearly destroyed his Nash. He managed to save the best ones so we still enjoyed the show as well as the cake and The Haddix team of horses, Ned and Queenie. On the right is Loma Haddix on Ned and on the left is Janet Haddix on Queenie. Adie is holding the bridles of the two horses. homemade ice cream we always had to wrap up Independence Day. "January 1944, my dad was told he need­ ed to have a hernia operation so we had an auction sale and sold all our livestock and farm machinery. We loaded our ‘41 Chevy on the back of our Mercury truck, hooked on the 18-foot travel trailer Dad had bought and at the end of lhe first semester of school, headed for Florida where Geri and Leonard were living. “Dad. Mom and baby sister. Sandy, rode in the truck with Vergie. Dick. Loma, Janet. Patsey and myself riding in the car. We made quite a sight as the sides of the truck came to the bottom of the car windows, so we kids had a birds eye view of America as we traveled along. "Dad had two 50-gallon barrels of gas at each front comer of the truck box in case gas became hard to find. (Note: this was during World War II and gasoline was rationed.) We had lots of farm gasoline stamps on hand. Wc made lhe trip with no problems other than our fuel pump gave out just after we got through the Smokey Mountains. We often thought of how lucky we were it happened just as we pulled into a campground for the night. “ Now I believe it wasn’t luck, but God protecting us from injury or possibly death. One reason I remember it so well is that when we opened the trailer door that night we were confronted with the contents of the cupboards being all over the floor as the doors had come open going around the mountain curves. Lots of the dishes were broken, but we didn’t let that spoil our good time. I recall most of the gas evaporated before we used it and wc had several flat tires on the Chevy, because lhe patches came loose from being patched so often and now were exposed to lhe hot. salty air of Miami. “My sister Gcri’s husband was a Pan American pilot and they had lived in Miami, so this is why we were in Florida. We spent the winter there. Dad had his surgery, then he and Vergie went to work in a defense factory and we kids all went to school. “Mom had raised chickens and butchered and canned them to take on our trip. I can still recall the delicious chicken pies she made and all of us would load into the old Chevy and Leonard’s convertible and go to Miami Beach for a picnic and a swim in the ocean. "After school was out. we sold our Chevy and travel trailer and put the truck in stor­ age and returned to Michigan by Greyhound bus. Mother was pregnant for Judy at the time. Vergie had enlisted in lhe Ladies Marine Corp and left for boot camp in North Carolina the day we left for Michigan. “We did not have a home to come back to as my aunt and uncle had convinced my Grandma Haddix to dispose of all of her property while we were gone. My uncle ended up with Grandma’s farm. My dad’s sister got quite a bit of the property up north, which my Grandma owned and my dad ended up with a little money. “My dad never held it against his mother, brother or sister, saying if that’s the way his mom wanted it. that’s lhe way it would be. I still respect my dad for his God given ten- CITY OF HASTINGS CABLE ACCESS BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers (City Hall Upstairs) If you have an interest in promoting the City of Hastings and have a pas­ sion for videos, computers and digital technology - please join us for this important meeting. We’re trying to reorganize and rejuvenate interest and programming for the City’s Cable Access Channel and possibly create a studio in Hastings for those purposes. We need volunteers who arc willing to get involved with covering the "news ’ in the City with video cameras and others who are interested in the technical side of a Cable Access Channel. If you are interested in getting involved please join us on September 19th or cal! Shirley Bachelder at Hastings City Hall 269-945­ 2468. dency to forgive. 1 truly believe this is why I have found it so simple to accept Christ’s forgiveness of my sins and become a bom again Christian. I praise God I am like my dad in that way because I alsc have been handicapped by a quick temper, just like my dad. "Anyone who knew Dad remembers his actions when things didn’t go right. He often lost control, but soon got it over and quite often made amends and never held a grudge. “After staying with our friends the Barnes family near Grand Ledge, we migrated to lhe Lake Odessa area. Dad and mom bought a small farm on Musgrove Highway where Bruce Walkington now lives. The house was not much, but over the summer ue kids helped dad build a chim­ ney. install a bathroom, running water, elec­ tricity and a kitchen i remember eating a lot of pancakes during that summer because we cooked over a campfire in the yard until the chimney was finished and mom’s cook stove could be used. "1 was 17 at the lime. Dick was 12, so we learned lots of things that have helped us in establishing our own homes. Dad set up a sawmill in the woods to have an income. Wc cemented the barn and had a cow or two. We kids started school at Lake Odessa in the fall. I recall going to Woodbury with dad one day and him commenting about the farm on the comer of M-66 and Tupper Lake Road. There was a flag in lhe window with two stars on it that indicated two from that home were in the military service. It was obvious the farm was being rented out. as there was no sign of machinery or ani­ mals to be seen. Little did I realize I would end up becoming the wife of one of those stars, as this was where Don Eckman lived with his grandma and the other star was his Uncle Clair. “We didn’t have a telephone, so on Jan. 12. 1945. when my youngest sister was bom at Dr. Hoff’s office in Lake Odessa, my dad called the neighbor lady, Alice Bulling and she came and told us that we had another sister. I was a senior in high school and stayed home a few days to watch my younger sisters and brother. "An interesting thing for those who are older. Judy was the last baby to be bom at Dr. Hoff’s office, because from that time on everyone went to the surrounding hospitals to have their babies. Dr. Hoffs called mom his old veteran as Judy was her ninth baby. “April 1945 was when we moved up town to Lake Odessa, as Dad and Mom had purchased the big square house on lhe cor­ ner of Jordan Lake St. and 4th Avenue, across from the park. “1 remember unplugging the radio in the country and then replugging it in town and hearing the description of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s funeral pro­ cession. which was in progress at the time. "In May, 1945 I was ready lo leave on the senior trip when the superintendent called me into his office and said I wasn’t going to be able to graduate because when my school records finally caught up with me from Grand Ledge and Miami Senior High in Florida, I was short on credits. It seems a couple of lhe southern teachers were still having trouble with us northerners because they refused to give me credit for the four months I attended school there. Naturally. I was quite disappointed and determined to not let it spoil my chance to go on the senior trip. The president of the senior class was fond of me and the class still wanted me to go. so I did and I had more fun then anyone. "I never sent out my announcements or gave my senior pictures away to very many or used lhe cap and gown 1 had rented. Our class went on about the same trip that Don’s class had and one of my roommates was Jean Eckman, who was one of my favorite classmates. I knew she had a brother who was wounded a couple of times in France, but that was all I knew about him at the time. "Now back to page three and that sunny summer Sunday in June. Jean had stopped by my house and asked me to go for a ride. 1 did. She drove down by lhe beach and said. ’Hey. there’s my brother. Don.’ She introduced me to him and I confess first impressions aren’t always lhe best. He was in burgundy colored pajamas, which were standard apparel for him at lhe lime. He was on furlough from Shick Army Hospital and had been fishing with his uncles and had just come in off the lake. "The next lime I saw Don was a few days later when I went into Smelker's Drug Store. He was in uniform and looked quite different. He remembered me. We talked and then went our separate ways. Then on the 4th of July he came along when Jean came to get me to go to the fair. We ended up up buying a watermelon and going to the park to eat it. “Then when we got back in the car to return to the fair. Don asked me to sit in the front seat with him. I had already crawled in back with my brother and Joyce Collier. Jean said. ‘Adilene. Don wants you to sit in front with him.’ Dumb me said. Roberta (another girl whom I knew liked Don) is already there.’ Jean knew what her brother was about, so encouraged me to change seals with Roberta. We proceeded to the fair. He asked me to go to the grandstand program with him. so I did. "When we entered the gate. Pastor Joe Speas from the Baptist Church, who was master of ceremonies for the evening announced. ‘There are reserved scats up front for all service men. their wives and sweethearts.’ Pastor Speas knew Don as he was pastor of the church where Don went with his Aunt Vera. I felt a wee bit conspic­ uous, but at the same time pleased to be seen with a war hero in uniform. "We met a friend of mine, lelen Jones, who was with her future husband, also in uniform, and we ended up going for a drive in the evening. Don parked at the beach and the four of us sat enjoying the glimmering moonlight on Jordan Lake and all of the sudden he kissed me. His hat fell off and he’s been kissing me ever since. Next week the courtship continues. RAISE EXTRA CASH FASTI Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call Us at.. 945-9554 NAIL ART for your HANDS & FEET! 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The Lakewood Vikings avenged last year’s opening night defeat at Hastings by shutting-out the Saxon’s at Lakewood last Friday night 31-0. Maple Valley ran, ran, ran over Pe­ wamo-Westphalia on route to a 30-8 win. TK and Delton didn’t fair so well. The Trojans fell 29-26 to Wayland in a crazy game that was highlighted by fumbles. Dclton’s Panthers didn’t make the most of their opportunities in dropping their opening night game at Comstock 40-13. This Friday Sept. 6 Lakewood travels to Mason trying to push their record to 2-0, and Maple Valley looks to do the same on the road at Morrice. The Trojans visit rival Caledonia who fell in their season opener 49-0 at East Grand Rapids. TK quarterback Chad Baragar was injured in the third quar­ ter of the team’s loss to Wayland. Trojan head coach Tim Pcnnficld said Tuesday nigh’ that Baragar’s status for Friday’s bat­ tle at Caledonia is still unknown, right now they’re looking at things day-to-day. All three of these games begin at 7p.m. Delton will host a very tough and very experienced Gull Lake squad, that is fresh off narrowly falling to Pennfield, at 7:30p.m. in the Panthers’ home opener. Hastings heads to Houseman Field in Grand Rapids to take on G.R. Union in a Saturday afternoon game with kick-off set for 1:30p.m. Sept. 7. Here’s a roundup of last weekend's local gridiron action. Lakewood 31, Hastings 0 On the first Friday night of the season Lakewood ran the ball all over the field and ran away with a dominant opening night win over Hastings 31-0. Led by senior running back Bobby Lo­ gan who ran for 92 yards on 11 carries and 2 TDs the Vikings rushed the ball for 250 yards on the night. Lakewood senior QB Scott Secor looked every bit the part of a senior QB in control­ ling the Viking offense. With 4:18 left in the third quarter Secor’s second touchdown run of the night made the score 17-0 in fa­ vor of the Vikes, but this wasn't only the offenses' game. Two plays later senior linebacker Matt Stowell picked up a Saxon fumble on the Hastings' 32-yard line, one of three turn­ overs forced by the Lakewood defense, and the shouts of “Slam that door” started bel­ lowing from the Viking sideline. After an offside penalty by the Saxons and a short run Logan took a hand-off 23 yards for his first TD of the night. Logan scored his second when he and the offen­ sive line turned a fourth-and-inches play into a 31-yard TD run up the gut. Senior linebacker Cody Deatsman led the Vikings defense with 13 tackles. Matt Stowell recorded seven and D-lineman Brad Griffin six. Hastings’ best opportunities were con­ tinually stuffed by the Lakewood defense. On the Saxois' first possession of the sec­ ond quarter senior QB Dustin Bowman hit Chad Ferguson for a 20-yard pass comple­ tion, but he was run out of bounds before he could get the final few inches that would have tied the game at seven. From there the Viking defense pushed the Saxons back to the 7-yard line and re­ claimed possession of the football after Bowman's fourth down pass attempt landed incomplete. Late in the fourth quarter the Saxons had marched down to the Viking eleven-yardline. Lakewood coach Randall Hager called a time-out to settle some of his youngsters who were finishing the game on defense. Four Bowman passes fell incomplete and Viking defense preserved the shut-out. Hastings managed only 49 rushing yards for the game and 158 yards total. Hager said he was very pleased with the “total team effort”. Kicker Tyler Harms and the Lakewood special-teams contributed by converting all four extra point tries and Harms booted a 26-yard field-goal in the second quarter to make the score 10-0. Senior Kris Vezino playing wide re­ ceiver and defensive back excelled on both sides of the ball. Vezino caught a 42 yard pass to set up Harms’ field goal, inter­ cepted a bobbled Saxon pass, and picked up a Hastings fumble. Tommy Pett carried the ball ten times for Lakewood gaining 52 yards. Lance beglin rushed five times for 32 yards. Secor fin­ ished with 71 passing yards and 53 rushing yards on 17 carries. Dustin Bowman completed half of his 24 pass attempts for 109 yards, his favorite target was younger brother Drew Bowman who caught five passes for 50 yards. Junior DB Joe Arens intercepted a pass for the Saxons' defense Saxon coach Kyle DeHom said the night was a depressing way to begin his varsity career at Hastings. “Hopefully it’s some­ thing that will wake us up.” said DeHom, “so we’ll be ready for next week." Maple Valley 30, Pewamo-Westphalia Westphalia 8 There arc no suprises when you play Ma­ ple Valley. Expect the Lions to run right at you and this game was no exception. Ma­ ple Valley threw only twice in the game. I both completions. The rest of the time they did what they do best, run the ball right down the field into the endzone, and they did Friday night to a 30-8 win. “I was really pleased with the play of the offensive line,” Mittelstaedt said after the victory. “In our scrimmage last week, we had trouble moving the football and it was a concern coming into this game. But our kids up front were terrific tonight and they played hard all night long.” Maple Valley piled up 264 yards on the ground and scored all their points via the run. Utilizing nine players to carry the ball, the bulk of the work was accomplished by Jimmy Himeiss and Eric Smith, a devastat­ ing tandem. Himeiss finished with 16 car­ ries for 131 yards and two touchdowns and Smith also carried 16 times, finishing with 80 yards and one touchdown. Maple Valley’s other touchdown was scored by Bryan Dunlap. Hirnciss scored two extra points and Smith one. Quarterback Britt Leonard threw only twice, connecting on both for a total of 27 yards. “This was two very good football pro­ grams and we knew it would be a good game," Mittelstardt said afterwards. It was for a half, with the Lions scoring on their first possession. They won the toss and let the Pirates have the ball first, stop­ ping them on three plays and forcing a punt. The Lions took possession on the Pi­ rate 44 yard line, following Hirnciss’ 17 yard punt return and moved down the field in only eight plays. Dunlap went the final yard with 6:15 left in the opening quarter and Smith ran in the extra point to make it 8-0 early. Then in the second quarter. Maple Val­ ley scored again, this time on an 88 yard drive that took 11 plays. Hirnciss did the honors with a two yard dive with 5:01 left in the half. The drive was set up by a picture perfect defensive goal line stand that saw the Lions shut out the Pirates who were threatening to get back into the game. Powamo had the ball on lhe Maple Valley 13 yard line with fourth down and two to go when the de­ fense rose up and stopped running back Ryan Weber a yard short, taking the wind out of the Piiatc sails. The defense rose up again on the next series, forcing Powamo three plays and out. When the center snap went sour. Josh Beardslce tackled punter Terry Schneider short of the first down. Maple Valley took over 42 yards from the endzone and two plays later Himeiss went around the left end taking up the final 40 yards in one fell swoop. The 22-0 half­ time score was enough, but Maple Valley was not finished quite yet. In the third quarter, the Lions added their final score, taking the kickoff and marching 43 yards in nine plays, with Smith going the final 10 yards to put the game out of The Maple Valley Lions gather around defensive coach Don Roscoe during a time­ out in the action of their opening night win. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK*s Darrin Tape is hit by Wayland’s Matt Bilotti as the rest of the Wildcats swarm. (Photo by David T. Young) Corrie Latta leads Delton's ground attack against Pewamo-Westphalia. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Lakewood QB Scott Secor looks for a hole in the Saxon defense. reach. Powamo finally scored late in the game. With just over five minutes left Cole Fcldpausch put the Pirates on the board with a nifty 16 yard scamper around left end, but it was a matter of too little, too late. “This was a good test for us." Mitlelstaedt said. “After our scrimmage we were a little concerned, but we were without two of our running backs and one of our start­ ing offensive linemen. We had everyone healthy and ready tonight and that was the difference." Maple Valley finished the game with 291 yards of total offense, while Powamo Westphalia finished with 151 yards rushing and 45 passing for 196 total yards of of­ fense. Middleville 26. Waybnd 29 Middleville fans will see it for a long time as “the play that will live in infamy." And it cost their football team the season opening game Friday night. “The play" occurred with only a little more than two minutes left in contest in which the Trojans were clinging to a 26-21 lead over Wayland, which had possession of the football at midfield. Wildcat quarter­ back Leon Hilaski threw a flare pass in the left flat to Matt Bilotti. but it hit the ground and the Middleville players relaxed, thinking it was just an incomplete pass. But Bi­ lotti scooped up the pigskin and raced 49 yards to the end zone virtually untouched naling a touchdown. Middleville head coach Tim Penfield immediately protested, saying Hilaski’s pass was incomplete, but three officials See “GRIDDERS". page 11 Lions Bill Hawblitz #40 and Bryan Dunlap #3 open a hole for running back Erie Smith #22. (Photo bv Perrv Hardirri Junior John Noto goes in for the Panthers' first touchdown of the season. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) A ‘country mouse’ looks at city football Does a high school football game in Michigan ever feel right if it’s played more than a mile from the nearest cornfield? I got to see two real pigskin nailbiters in my first week covering the action, a 49-0 rout of Caledonia at East Grand Rapids, and Hastings being shut out 31-0 at Lakewood. Things look similar from that point, two big tallies and two goose eggs, but that's about where the similarities end. East Grand Rapids fans were dedicating a new $800,000 renovation of their football stadium last Thursday night, Aug. 29, probably the high school equivalent of the new Ford Field. You had to find a place on the street to park and hike a long way to the stadium as cars whizzed by. I don’t know how many of you will know what I mean, but it felt like being in Ann Arbor on a autumn Saturday. EGR has a new plaza with wrought iron fences and elaborate brick work reminiscent of the new editions at the “Big House.” Seeing the Pioneers’ star running back sure didn’t reduce those feelings at all either. Television trucks and local celebrities surrounded the field. I even had to nudge my way between local TV newscasters to find my way onto the field. But they didn’t get to play on a Friday night. I know it’s only one game out of the year for the holiday weekend, but still, the final Friday nights of the summer and the first ones of the fall mean high school football. Thursday nights mean reruns of “Friends." At East, they didn’t even have real grass. I don’t know if it was the media, the Astroturf or whatever the fancy new kind of plastic grass is called nowadays, the mobs of people, or just that it was in the city, but it wasn't the same kind of football I’ve come to understand and appreciate. Maybe all this column is saying could be summed up by the classic children’s story of the city mouse and the country mouse. At Lakewood the following night, I saw what 1 know as high school foo.ball. Kids were sitting behind a pickup truck on an old couch with their faces painted, gos­ siping and barbecuing. You could smell popcorn and hot dogs when you entered the stadium. The stands were filled with moms and dads, friends and neighbors. I’m sure it was that way at EGR too, but it didn’t feel like it. It fell more like a pro or college game. Like a bunch of strangers gathered together to chit chat and just to make sure that their team won. • Sure EGR’s fans were loud and proud, but many of the shouts 1 heard from the side­ lines didn’t sound like “Get him, get him" or “Go. Go. Go”, they sounded like "Oh my God, I love you (insert players number here)." The fans didn’t seem as connected with the players, and vice versa. Now that I’m to this point I think I may have figured it out. At EGR it felt like the fans were there to make sure that their team won. At Lakewood it felt like the fans were there to help their team win. Or all of that could be in my head. Maybe it was just that at Lakewood it was Friday night. There was GRASS on the field. If you were tackled, you were dirty. Isn’t that the way high school football is supposed to be? �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 - Page 11 “GRIDDERS” from page 10 ruled lhe so-called "pass” actually was thrown backward behind the line of scrim­ mage. Before the Trojans could recover from the shock of the ruling, the Wildcats man­ aged to make good on the two-point con­ version attempt. The 29-26 score held up until the final siren went off. The final outcome was shocking and dis­ tressing for reasons other than “the play ." Middleville blew a 20-0 lead n fashioned in the second quarter, appearing noised to blow the Wildcats out of Bob White Sta­ dium. The Trojans scored on their first play from scrimmage, an 81-yard yard TD romp by junior Kyle Farris, who broke several tackles and then simply outraced everybody to pay dirt. They scored again in their next possessio when Farris wedged into the end zone from a couple of yards out and the home team was up 14-0 before the game was even 12 minutes old. Things really began to look bleak for the highly touted Wayland outfit, one of the fa­ vorites in the O-K Gold Conference, at 6:57 in the second period when junior speedster Scott Brooks broke more than several tackles en route to a 38-yard TD run. Wayland struggled offensively and de­ fensively. Hilaski was being pressured and sacked too often by an aggressive, swarm­ ing defense, led by Joe Guy, Steve John­ son, Brooks, Joe Brown and Alec Belson. The Wildcats were using a highly unusual run-and-shoot pro style offense with no huddle. Hilaski would call the plays at the line of scrimmage, like pro quarterbacks call audibles. The unusual style finally began to make progress just before intermission. The Wildcats’ high-powered aerial game got the football down to Middleville’s 5-yard line, but Farris recovered a fumble there. Two plays later the Trojans returned the favor and coughed up the ball at their own 25. Not long afterward. Hilaski made them pay by hitting farmer with a 20-yard TD strike. Down 20-7 at the half, the visiting group kicked off and Middleville coughed up the football again, deep in its own territory. Wayland this time chose to run with the ball and Matt Daley scored from just a short distance to suddenly turn a threatened blowout into a 20-14 ballgame. The Trojans responded with their tradi­ tional grind-it-out march down the field. Their drive appeared stalled on a fourth down and 6 at the Wayland 8-yard line, but resourceful senior quarterback Chad Bara­ gar, seeing the passing lanes dosed, took the football himself and gained a crucial first down and goal at the 2 with 5:28 left in the third quarter. The problem was Baragar put his shoul­ der down, dived for the first down and got hurt. It was his shoulder and he was out for the rest of the bailgame. Kyle Fletkc relieved him and immedi- Delton Girls finish 4th Delton’s girls’ cross country team fin­ ished fourth out of 15 teams at the Ed­ wardsburg Invitational on the campus of Southwest Michigan College in Dowagiac Saturday Aug. 31. Coach Dale Grimes said he was real happy with his girls four of whom medaled at the run which is set up differently than most invitatibnals. It is broken down into a junior/ senior race and a freshman/sophomore race. Grimes said that it’s fun for the kids to be running against others their own age at the event. Senior Monique Hoyle finished eighth in her race finishing with a time of 21*32. In the underclassmen race Katie Johncock took second with a time of 21:41. Whitney Knollenbcrg finished tenth at 22:55 and Marissa Ingle was fifteenth fin­ ishing at 23:47. Grimes was especially pleased to sec that lhe girls finished ahead of KVA rival Hack­ ett in the final results. The Delton boys finished tenth out of 21 teams at the same Invitational. Grimes was happy saying that most of them ran their best times of the season so far. Junior Evan Williams finished fourteenth in the upperclassmen race with a time of 18:26. Brad Goldsworthy led the Panther boys in the underclassmen race finishing twenti­ eth with a time of 19:43. Sophomore Tom Sigler finished less that a minute behind Goldsworthy at 20:10 earning Sigler twenty-fifth. Delton’s harriers won’t be in action again until Monday Sept. 9 when they take part in the TK Invitational at Yankee Springs. The Panther girls are the defend­ ing champs in their division at the race. Freeport Day softball sign-up The Freeport Rec. Association will be holding a CO-ED slow pitch softball tour­ nament during the Freeport Day Celebra­ tion on Saturday Sept. 28. The entry fee if paid by Sept. 14 is $100 per team, after that date it will be $125. Eight teams will be the limit with the tournament broken into two divisions of four teams each. Each team will be guaranteed three games and balls will be furnished. For more information contact Rich Kunde at (616)765-5338. ately pitched the ball to Josh Eldridge, who found the end zone from five yards out. Though the two-point conversion attempt failed, Middleville seemed to be back in command al 26-14. But strange things were about to happen. The Trojans, not generally known for making mistakes, fumbled the football away again at their own 36 on first play of the fourth quarter, opening the gate for the visiting team. The gate opened w ider when they were whistled for pass interference, bringing the ball down to the 20. Just a couple of plays later. Hilaski made Mid­ dleville pony up again by hooking up with Farmer for an 8-yard scoring strike. This set the stage for the bizarre and un­ pleasant ending for Middleville. Hilaski, perheps the most dangerous quarterback the Trojans will face this year, finished the game completing 16 of 27 passes for 185 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Farmer caught seven passes for 91 yards. For the Trojans, Farris rushed for 194 yards on 23 carries and two touchdowns and Brooks chewed up 50 yards in four at­ tempts. Defensively, Brooks and Ryan Adams both had seven tackles and Mark Rolison had six. Farris had a fumble recovery and Eldridge and Adams both had a pass inter­ ception. Delton 13, Comstock 40 By putting up a total of 284 yards on of­ fense coach Rob Heethuis thought that his Panthers should have been able to put a couple more scores up on the board. “It should have been closer than what it was wc just didn’t capitalize when we got the ball down there.’’ said Heethuis. Delton had one long touchdown run called back, left the ball on the Comstock 1-yard line, and another time inside the Comstock 20. Delton led 7-6 with 9:13 to go in the sec­ ond quarter after a John Noto 10-yard TD run and Tyler Blacken’s extra-point, but Comstock scored the next two touchdowns to go into the locker room at halftime with a 20-7 lead. Comstock came out and scored the first touchdown of the second half to go up 26-7. Delton sophomore running back Corrie Latta put the Panthers right back in it by taking the football 30 yards for a score to make it 26-13, but Comstock would go on to score two more times in the third quarter. Delton rushed for 224 yards on the night, led by Latta who carried the ball 13 times for 111 yards. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Placken completed three of his five passes, two of them to senior Chris Gillfillan for 48 yards. Drew Stewart really shot out of the gates for Comstock, carrying the pigskin eight times for 223 yards. Both teams played shut-out defense the rest of the way. Junior linebacker Todd Champion led the Panthers’ D with 8 tack­ les. Dustin Morgan had 7. Heethuis said he’s looking for his team to get better this week and that it'll “put that ball in the endzone when wc get a chance" next week. Jon Gambee and Editor David T. Young contributed to this story. BCC Soccer wins first two Barry County Christian's soccer squad jumped out to a 2-0 first half lead on Saint Matthew’s then held on to win 5-2 Tuesday Sept. 3. Shea Hammond started the scoring for BCC with an assist from Evan Wisner. Later in the first half Adam Lamphere put one in with an assist from brother Eric Lamphere. BCC also scored first in the second half when Shea Hammond assisted on a goal by Eric Lamphere. Saint Matthew’s came storming back with two quick goals to make the score 3-2. A little too close for comfort according to coach Dcano Lamphere. until his sons Adam Lamphcrc and Eric Lamphcrc teamed up to make the score 4-2. Adam as­ sisted on the goal by Eric. Darin Faber put in a corner kick for BCC to finish out the scoring. Coach Lamphere said he was impressed with midfielder Seth Hoxworth who “hus­ tled well” and is the kind of player who never gels tired. Shane Hickey made 15 saves in the BCC net. Half of them outstanding according to coach Lamphcrc. Evan Wisner had three saves in mop up duty at the end of the game. In previous action, Barry County Chris­ tian’s soccer squad defeated New Covenant in the season opener 2-1 last week. BCC took the lead 12 minutes in when Eric Lamphcrc assisted brother Adam Lamphere to go up 1-0. New Covenant came back to tic the score at 1 with less than five minutes to play in the first half. The second half went back and forth un­ til Eric Lamphcrc put a shot from 25-fcct out past the New Covenant keeper, with an assist from Evan Wisner. Coach Lamphcrc said that goalie Shane Hickey played real well. Hickey finished the game with 23 saves. Coach Lamphcrc was also pleased with the defensive play of Ron Holley and Caleb Oosterhouse. both in their first varsity match. Coach Lamphere said that this year's team will be led by its strong defense. “Time will tell,” on the offensive side of the field says coach Lamphere. BCC will be looking to develop some new scorers this season due to the graduation last year of Josh Lamphere who holds the school re­ cord with 113 goals. Next up for BCC is a game at Heritage in Kalamazoo Friday Sept. 6 at 4:30p.m. Early season tennis tough on Saxons The Saxon Lady Nctters traveled to Wayland Tuesday night and lost a close match by the score of 5-3. At one singles Amanda VanBuren con­ tinued her winning ways with a score of 6­ 1, 6-0. VanBuren’s record now stands at 7­ 3. At second singles Margo Cooklin also improved her record to 7-3 with a solid 6-1, 6-1 victory. The fourth doubles team of Ashley Gib­ son and Angie Norris came away with a 7­ 5,6-2 win. Third singles plsyter Danielle Drumm lost a close three set match 1-6,7-6(5), 0-6. In previous action. Lakewood’s girls* tennis team won the first six matches of the night Thursday Aug. 29 against Hastings. The Vikings swept the doubles matches in straight sets. Hastings' Margo Cooklin defeated Lake­ wood’s Karen Kruisenga in a two hour and forty-five minute marathon. With the three set win Cooklin avenged her earlier season loss to Kruisenga at the Middleville invita­ tional. Saxon Amanda VanBuren defeated Nocllc Williams 6-2,6-3 at first singles. i and Mia Smith Saxon’s Megan at first doubles PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 9,2002, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the City Council to hear com­ ments and make a determination on a petition requesting the construction of curb, gutter, asphalt surfacing and sidewalk on North Church Street between High Street and State Road. City Council will also evaluate the neces­ sity for the establishment of a special assesment district to pay for a portion of the cost of the construction of these improvements. Butler and Dani Goggins 6-2,6-0. Lakewood’s undefeated second doubles team of Kristi Barbour and Emily Thomp­ son beat Saxons Emily Dryer and Rachel Pohja 6-2,6-3. Vikings Tina Eldridge and Kim Rafflcr bested Sam Sleevi and Holly Wilson at third doubles and at fourth doubles it was Rachel Mead and Alexandria Taylor over Saxons Angie Norris and Ashley Gibson 6­ 1,6-5. Sept. 28 the Saxon Ladies hosted Cale­ donia in their first O-K Gold dual and came away with a split score of 4-4 by sweeping all four singles flights. At first singles Amanda VanBuren won 6-2, 6-0. Margo Cooklin also bested her contestant at sec­ ond singles by the score of 6-1,6-3. Danielle Drum won 6-0, 6-4 at third sin­ gles and fourth singles player Shelby Bry­ ant won a close match by the score of 6-2, W) The Saxons' record now stands at 0-3-1 with an 0-1-1 mark in the O-K Gold. Hast­ ings will be host to South Christian Sept. 5 and Unity Christian Sept. 9. On Saturday Sept. 7 the Saxon’s will travel to Byron Center and they travel to Wyoming Park Wednesday Sept. 11. September ll111 has touched the lives of millions, both at home and abroad. To honor those who died and to pay tribute to the heroism and resolve of all Americans, we would like to extend an invitation to the community to visit our location, to sign a Card of Remembrance and receive a 4 Liberty Ribbon. Wear your Liberty Ribbon with pride to show the world that the spirit of the American people will never be broken. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14. 2002 at the Hastings Country Club 4-person Scramble 9.-00 ajn. Shotgun Start $50 per person includes greens fee for 18 holes of golf shared cart and lunch at the Elk's Lodge Check box if you have your own private cart at the Hastings Country Club and WREN Funeral Home 1401 North Broadway, Hasting?, Ml 49058 Tel: 269-945-2471 do not require a cart for the golf outing Mail registration form to: Stephanie Fekkes. 629 West State Street Suite 203. Hastings. MI 49058 Hastings* boys' golf fell to Kcnowa Hills and Wyoming park at Ironwood Golf Course Wednesday Aug. 28. The Saxons fell by almost 20 strokes with a final total of 176. Kcnowa finished with a score of 157 as a team and Wyoming Park with 158. Brian Doozan led the Saxons by shoot­ ing a 42, Brian DeVries was one shot be­ hind Doozan. Justin Pratt shot a 45, Mark Vandcrveen 46, Pete Swiatek 47. and Andy Griggs fin­ ished the round with a 48. Wyoming Park’s Nick Boone led all golfers with a 2-under par 35. Rick Visser and Aaron Debski both were par for the course for Kcnowa. The Saxons faced off against South Christian and Unity Christian at home on Sept. 4. They will participate in the Barry County Classic on Friday Sept. 6 and travel next week Monday Sept. 9 to North Kent to take on Caledonia and Cedar Springs, then take on Sparta and Wayland at Orchard Hills Wednesday Sept. 11 A Day Not To Be Forgotten GOLF OUTING Team Members: Saxon golf falls in Gold 09.11.2001 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF BARRY COUNTY RE5JSTRATON FORM: 78-year-old Ellen Kinney of Wood­ land aced her first hole in one June 18, 2002 while playing with her Tuesday morning ladies fun league. She did it on the 165 yard, par 3. third hole at Mul­ berry Fore in Nashville. Kinney has been golfing for over 50 years Member of Alderwoods GROUT 4 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 5. 2002 Delton improves LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice ts hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NUMBER SP-10-2002: Robert E. Wilkins. LOCATION: 2045 Lawrence Road on the South side of the road in Section 16 of Baltimore Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation (i.e. to repair lawn equip­ ment in a detached accessory building in the AR zoning distnct. MEETING DATE: September 10, 2002. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Budding at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the date of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in wnti^g will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and p:ace Any whiten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820 The special use appbcation(s) is/are available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matenals being considered al the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meettnyhearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv-ces should contact the County of Barry by wnting or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith. Barry County C'erk (9/5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J. Noffke and Brea O. Noffke. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated September 14. 2000. and recorded on September 21. 2000. In Document No. 1049791. Barry County Records, and re­ recorded on August 16, 2002, in Document No. 1085765. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 89/100 ($96,580.89) dollars, including interest at 12.390% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. October 10. 2002 at 1 TK) p.m. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Bany and State of Michigan and are desenbed as: Lot 3, 8 and the North 1/2 of Lot 2 except the East 14 feet. Block 19 Eastern Addition according to the recorded Plat thereof. A/k/a 326 E. Bond St. Hastings. Ml 49058. Parcel ID: 08-51-220­ 106-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 26. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee Keith A. Sotiroff, Esq. Sotiroff & Abramczyk. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste. 444 Binghum Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (10/3) Notice or Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in th j conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L. Freeman (original mort­ gagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of Ml. Mortgs.ee, dated April 8. 1999. and recorded on April 1b, 1999 in Uber Document No. 1028186 tn Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date here­ to the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE ANO 76/100 dollars ($157,312.76). including interest at 10.650% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 17. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE Barry Coumy. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 15 acres ol the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10West. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200215939 Raptors (10/3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth Romero and Octavio Romero. Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Solely as Nominee for Lender. Countrywide Home Loens. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated August 30. 2001, and recorded on September 12. 2001 in Uber Instrument *1066340 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of AFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 37/100 dollars ($54,596.37). including interest at 14.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of their, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m, on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 69 of Lapham s Airport Lots *2, According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Page 87. Also. Lot 27 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, According to the Recordsd Plat Thereof, as Recorded in Uber 3 of Plat* oil Page 100, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of jch sale. Dated: Auoust 8 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustang* 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223593 Mustangs (9/5) Free Seminar Reveals How To ... Save Thousands on Your I.R.A.and Other Retirement _ Plans! Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferron Hastings, Michigan September 17, at 5 p.m. (Dinner served immediately following seminar) For your free reservation call our automated response line 1-800-381-1659 Securities offered through USA Financial Securities, 6020 East Fulton Street, Ada, Michigan 49301, 1-888-532-4757. l Member NASD, SIPC and Registered Investment Advisor. y Introducing new Hastings staff The Delton boys’ soccer squad fell to 0-4 with a 5-3 loss to Lakewood Sept. 3, but coach Paul Harter said that it was the best game his team has played so far this sea­ son. Brandon Butzirus scored the Panthers second goal of the night, bookended by two goals from captain Rick Tobias. Tobias has four goals so far this fall. Panthers' goalkeeper turned away 22 of 27 Viking shots. Harter said he was pleased with his teams offensive output, but his team is still struggling on the defensive side of the field. The Panthers need to improve their defensive marking skills, learning to slay with a certain opponent rather than where the ball is at when it gets down in their de­ fensive zone. In earlier action Delton had a tough opening week of the season. The Panthers fell to Lawton on Aug. 26 by the score of 4-1, then lost two games by ten goals fal­ ling to South Haven Aug. 28 and Comstock Aug. 29. Delton traveled to Pcnnfield for a game on Wednesday Sept. 4. up next they’ll host back to back games Sept. 9 and 10 against Vicksburg and Gobles. Panthers win again Dciton’s varsity girls’ doubled up on Bellvue Thursday Aug. 29 winning 46-23 at Bellvue. With the win the Lady Panthers push their record to 2-1. The Panthers were led offensively by Roxanne Huisman and Christina Charron who both netted eight points. Delton hustled for 38 rebounds, includ­ ing 11 on the offensive end. Huisman pulled down eight rebounds, Charron and Margo Lutz both ended with six. Coach Rick Williams said that “any time we can keeps turnovers in the range of 15­ 20 we can compete.” Point guard Charron committed only four turnovers in the game, the Panthers turned the ball over only 17 times as a team. Sept. 3 the Panthers traveled to Gull Lake and had a rough night falling 51-18. Gull Lake pulled away by holding Del­ ton scoreless in the second quarter then out­ scoring the Panthers 20 to 5 in the third. Delton really struggled shooting the ball only connecting on seven of their 40 at­ tempts. Williams said that “Gull Lake beat us up, baseline to baseline, with a full-court press and fastbreak.” Gull Lake pressured the Panthers into 36 turnovers. Christina Charron led the Panthers with Five points. Delton pulled down 34 re­ bounds led by Margo Lutz. Looking ahead on the schedule, Delton will be host to Allegan Sept. 5 and School Craft Sept. 10. New coaches to the school district this year include (from left) Angie Sixberry, 8th grade girls basketball coach; Jim Riordan, assistant freshman football coach; Matt Armstrong, assistant junior varsity football coach, and Dustin GHI. assistant varsity football coach. Lady eagers fall at Ionia Ionia outscored the Saxons girls’ varsity 14-1 in the first quarter and unlike last week at Lakewood, the Saxons couldn’t dig themselves out of an early hole. Hastings did pull within five points in the fourth quarter by playing aggressive D, but the aggressive D also led to some foul trouble and eventually Ionia began to pull away again. Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh said “it was all decided in the first six or seven minutes.” Ionia came out very aggressive and Laubaugh wanted his team to be just as aggressive, but “wc went backwards in­ stead of forwards,” said Laubaugh. It didn’t help that the Saxons* top five scorers were a combined 6 for 37 shooting from the floor, and the team turned the ball over 37 times. Laubaugh said that with those two things combined it “doesn't really matter what else you do.” Niki Noteboom led the Saxons with eight points. Tiffany Howell had seven. Nofeboom also had six rebounds, five stca.5, and six blocked shots for an all around decent evening. Hastings will be host to TK on Tuesday Sept. 10 and travel to Sparta Thursday Sept. 12 Women’s volleyball league to organize There will be an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA’s women's fall volleyball league. The meeting will be held in room B-125 of the Hastings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a rep­ resentative to this meeting. Those unable lo attend, must call lhe YMCA. 945-4574. before the meeting. League games will begin on Monday, Sept. 23. Teams may practice on Monday. Sept. 9 and 16. from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. Teams may register by calling the YMCA and completing a team roster. A team regis­ tration fee of $180 also must accompany the team roster. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Saxon Cagers move to 2-0 The freshmen lady Saxons improved their record to 2-0 with an impressive 49­ 15 win over Ionia Aug. 29. Krystal Pond led the way with ten points. Jodi Jolley and Leah Harris added six each. Lauren Azevedo pulled down 11 rebounds. Hastings* jayvee girls’ basketball team defeated Ionia Thursday Aug. 29 in a well played game 50-42. The score was tied at 23 going into the NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 7 p.m. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HAU. ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD half, but the Saxon girls scored 11 points with a good start in the third quarter and added 16 points with a strong finish in the fourth. The Saxons played great team defensive in the win. Beth Giesler led the scoring with 13 points, Katie Lawrence added 12. Betsy Acker had eight points and four steals. Halie Terrel added six points and ten boards, Kathlyn Rounds pulled down eight rebounds. Hastings’ jayvee girls also defeated Lakewood on Tuesday Aug. 27 by the score of 29-28. Betsy Acker led the Saxons with nine points and eight rebounds. Halie Terrel recorded eight rebounds. The team is now 2-0 for the season. There will be a Public Hearing of the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the follow­ ing matter*: An application by McKeough Land Company, Inc. of 208 Franklin Street. Grand Haven. Ml 49417-1336 fcx Re-Zoning of that portion of parcel *08-007-008-00 a* aRowed by toe Master Land Um Plan This property e located on 5709 Head Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 The applications, legk' description. Zoning Ortlnance and Zoning Mapa may be viewed during reg­ ular business hours on Wednesday. 9 am. to 12 noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Ha* located al 5463 S. M-43 Highway The deck will accept written comment* by maH or during regular business hours in regard to toe above request up to the time of the public hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following toe public hearing Hope Township wfl provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol primed material being considered at the hearing, to individ­ uals vtth disabilities at the hearing upon five day* notice lo the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals wkh disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Uixla Eddy-Hough Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township Budget tor fiscal year 2003, at a regular board meeting to be held on Wednesday September 11. 2002,. at 7:30 p.m. at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings Michigan. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA41 72a(2) (3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) The Rutland Charter Township Board wiH provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hasting*, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Tuesday Mixed Yankee Zephyr 3-1: Consumers Concrete 3-1; Woodland Sales 3-1; TVCCU 1-3; Hastings City Bank 1-3; Bye 1-3. Men’s High Games & Series - G. Hause 196-532; R. Corey 184; M Chris­ tiansen 162; J. Dale 203. Women’s High Games & Series - B. Wilkins 193-532; B. Norris 162. Tuesday Trios CB’s 3-1; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 3-1;, Bob’s Grill 3-1; Kenny Lee Builders 3-1; Trouble 3-1; Miller’s Excavating 21-3; 3 Blind Mice 1-3; Seeber’s Auto Body 1-3; Piece of Cake 1-3; Cook Jackson 1-3. High Games & Series - S Vandenburg 181; R. Miller 174; T. Redman 194; M. Slater 165; P. Ramey 164; R. Brummel 167; V. Green 154; D. James 154; D. Pennington 176; S. Varney 155; P. Fisher 158; T. Franklin i70; C. Smith 151; J. Rice 155; S. Snider 172; D. Seeber 177. Co-ed softball starting up There will be an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday (SepL 5) for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA’s coed softball league. The meeting will be held at the YMC£ office, 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend must call the YMCA, 945­ 4574, before the meeting. League games will begin the week of Sept. 16. Teams may register by calling the YMCA and completing a team roster. A leant regis­ tration fee of $340 also must accompany the team roster. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call lhe YMCA at 945-4574. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 5. 2002 - Page 13 BALLOT PROPOSAL (cont. from measures across the country aimed at over­ turning mandatory sentencing and properly forfeiture laws, allowing the use of medical marijuana and requiring treatment rather than jail for first-time offenders. They’ve gone to voters 19 times and won 17 elec­ tions." Finley wrote that “the success the cam­ paign has enjoyed in the state suggests the public is tiring of the ever-escalating drug war. The drug supply is as healthy as ever, despite our world-wide efforts to wipe it out.’* Finley said Dave Fratello. director of the Michigan ballot initiative, “argues state voters understand the futility of locking up drug users in prisons that arc awash in drugs, and the unfairness of treating drug offenders as a special class of criminal even more heinous than murderers and rapists. programs for offenders cost significantly less," she said. “They put petty drug offenders as well as serious addicts behind bars for 10-20 years, put a prison in every nook and comer of the state, and give state government the green light to spend nearly as much money on prisons and incarceration as public educa­ tion," she said. Hardman said that in Michigan, “the vast majority of those sentenced for simple drug use arc African-American. It’s very dis­ tressing to me that so many African Ameri­ cas are being irreparably harmed under Michigan’s mandatory minimum drug laws, which carry lifetime consequences." Hardman said drug users “should be given the opportunity to kick their addiction and turn their lives around." He describes the initiative as ‘middle ground between continuing the drug war forever and legalization. The practical real­ ity is voters are willing to take a step in that direction, but they don’t want to get rid of the laws altogether.’” The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus voted at its May meeting to support the constitutional amendment. Caucus chair Anina Tinsley Hardman, D-Detroit, said that “dollar for dollar, drug treatment is eight to nine times more cost effective than long mandatory sentences in reducing drug use, sales and drug-related crime.” She said the average cost of incarcerating a prisoner for one year is $34,000. “Drug treatment CRUSADE Continued from page 3 used in the manufacture of methampheta­ mine, are being smuggled into Michigan from Canada. “Pseudoephedrine is readily available in Canada due to the lack of legis­ lation controlling its distribution,” the strat­ egy plan states. From last April to this April, customs officials and other enforce­ ment agencies seized 150 million pseu­ doephedrine tablets being smuggled into Michigan from Ontario. Though only one meth lab was discovered in Wayne County in 2001 and none in surrounding Detroitarea counties, “southeastern Michigan serves a crucial role in the trafficking of meth and the laundering of its proceeds,” according to the strategy plan. Madden said the state police have estab­ lished a toll-free Meth Tip Line (1-800METH-TIP) which can be used to report suspected meth activity. Haveman said there is also a statewide toll-free number identifying local treatment programs for meth users, 1-800-526-4636. The ballot proposal requiring treatment rather than jail for those convicted of pos­ sessing drugs is being pushed by the Cam­ paign for New Drug Policies, a national or­ ganization funded by three rich business­ men which works to reform drug laws and policies. For more information, sec accompanying story or visit www.drugreform.org. COLOR FILM PROCESSING • Fast Service • Quality Product • Great Pricing J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 page 3) LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Edith A. Misner. Date of birth: December 4.1910. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Edith A. Manor. who lived at 5204 S M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Michigan cNd August 6. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent, trust and trustee will be lorever barred unless presented to the Trustee of the Edith A. Misner Living Trust within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. August 27. 2002 David P. Lucas (P34466) . 312 Fifth Third Bank Bldg Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (616) 965-7000 Sandra Kuhn, Trustee 11839 Parliament. Unit 114 San Antonio. TX 78216 (9/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenny L. Risner and Pamela J Risner (original mort­ gagors) to Industry Mortgage Company, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership. Mortgagee, dated February 17.1997, and recorded on February 24. 1997 m Liber 686 on Page 508 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 78/100 dollars ($59,558.78). including interest at 11.100% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on October 10, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Bany County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The West 1/2 of the following described parcel of 'ana. commencing at a point at the middle of the north line of the northwest 1/4 of section 29, Town 2 North. Range 10 West thence running south 40 rods, 12 links to the center of the East and West highway; thence to the easterly direc­ tion along the center ol the east and west high­ way to the center of north and south highway; thence running a northerly direction along the center of north and south highway to the north line of section 29; thence west to the point of beginning, except, the east 350 feet of this parcel, all in section 29. town 2 north, range 10 west. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: Auoust 29.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200222143 Raptors (9/26) 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fa> M9-MS-0S24 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) ■ Halting, NEW LISTING NEW LISTING Spotless 4 bedrtom. 2 bath, bi-level raised ranch Cathedral great room, oak kitchen with large island Finished basement. Died laundry, large family room, two car garage, central air. home sits 300*a ft. ofl paved road on 15*/- acre lot with trees and yard bam $155,000 buys It TMV-559 - Mapte Grove IWp.. Sec. 26, Mapte Vatiey Schools - Ro&ng butting sites with features Health Dept approved primary and reserve sepbc sites Seder to State Certify Stake Survey, county and stare driveway per­ mit, land dvide to courty/state approval. 66 Highway and Cloverdale Road frontages Parcel A M-6637*/- aoas w/13^- ac woods. port 4 1 spM $124,950 Parcel B M46.31W- acres w2 spirts by nght Broadway - Large village lol with commercial possibilities, 132x192 on prime M-37 frontage includes an older 2 bed­ room. 1 bath trader with 2 additions plus attached 2 sta.1 garage ExceOont investment al $79,000 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. ................ 1100,700 Parcel C M-66.2 6-» -acre buddng site........ $21,000 Parcel DM-66.2 6*-aae budding site $21,000 Parcel E M-66 & Ctoverdate Ad. 29^- acre buddng site $21,000 Parcel F Cloverdale Rd. BW- acre building site. trees. port $33,600 Parcel G Cloverdale Rd. 7.6*/- acre buddng str trees, pond............................... $31,500 Parcel H Cloverdate Rd.. 3.7W- acre budding site, trees $24,150 Parcel I Ccverdaie Rd , 17*/- acre budding site, trees .......................... $57,750 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ArtE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-5459 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by John Higdon, and Kim Higdon, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 13th day of July. A.D. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of July, A.D.. 2000. in Document No. 1047045 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $78.870 05 (seventy eight thousand eight hundred da ^rs and five cents) including interest there on at 11.12% (eleven point one-two) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. thereio re, by virtue of the power of safe con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue ol the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10th day of October. A.D.. 2002, at 1:00 o’clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry Co r.ty Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, of lhe premises desenbed in said mortgage. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the City of Delton, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and desenbed as follows to wit: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30. also, beginning at tlie Northwest Comer of Said Lot 4 of the .ccorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4. 100 feet, thence North 134 feet. Thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes West 100 feet, Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning, being part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Commonly known as: 239 E. Orchard. Tax I.D.: 08-003-045-004-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such safe, untecs determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: September 5.2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.PA By: Daniel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR« 02686951 (10/3) Notice of Mortgage Forec neuro Saia THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Teresa K. Potter (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2000, and recorded on May 25.2000 in Instrument No. 1044778 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA as Trustee for registered Holders of Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2000-C. Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2000-C. with­ out recourse. Assignee by an assignment dated April 26. 2001, which was recorded on May 17. 2001. in Instrument No. 1059889, Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTYTHREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWO AND 35/100 dollars ($83.90235). inctoang inter­ est at 9.050% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of torn. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on September 19, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County. Michigan and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan. described as; Commencing at the Northeast comer of said sec­ tion; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 937.20 feet along the North fine of said section; thence South 00 degrees 56 min­ utes 23 seconds West 94 38 feet; thence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 23 seconds West 106.24 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds West 219.15 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 145.20 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds West 165.00 feet to a point which is North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 132.00 feet and North 89 degrees 52 min­ utes 25 seconds West 9.90 feet from the center­ line of Race and Maple Street; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 155.10 feet; thence South 1 degree 3 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 18.87 feet: thence North 74 degrees 10 minutes 42 seconds West 138.12 feet along centerline of a former mill race; thence North 1 degree 3 minutes 23 seconds East 29.5C ‘eet; thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds West 27.65 feet; thence North 2 degrees 52 min­ utes 47 seconds East 191.07 feet; thence North 65 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds East 129.62 feet along a traverse line along the Coldwater River; thence South 27 degrees 56 minutes 55 seconds East 145.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 25 seconds East 123.00 feet to the place of beginning. Also that parcel of land lying Northwesterly of the traverse line along the Coldwater River and Southeasterly of the center­ line of said river, ’ogether with an easement for ingress and egress over that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, desenbed as: Beginning at the centerline of Race and Maple Street; thence West 9.90 feet; thence North parallel with the centerline of Maple Street 352 feet; thence East 13 feet; thence Southerly 352 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Excepting the South 33 feet thereof for Race Street. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale ol such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 ‘ Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200115949 Gators (9/5) MORTGAGE-SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Moon and Angela H. Moon. Husband and Wife, to The Provident Bank, mortgagee, dated November 12. 1998 and recorded December 4. 1998 in Document Number 1021881. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum Of Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Five and 2/100 Dollars ($56,105.02) including interest a! the rate of 9.75% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of lhe State of Michigan, nonce is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 26. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The East 220 feet of the North 240 feet of the East 16.02 chains of the North 24.92 chains of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: August 15.2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor The Provident Bank, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 210 0306 (9/12) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPHNQ IQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFQRMAT1QM OBTAINED WILL BE USED EORIHALEUBEOSE. MQRIGAGE-SALE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora D. Mann, a married man, hus­ band and wife, to Concord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 30, 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 in Inst* 1004420. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company ol California NAby assignment dated October 30,1997 and recorded on June 19,1998 in Inst* 1013775, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($63,542.52) including inter­ est at the rate of 12.79% per annum. Under lhe power of sate contained in the modgag* and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or sene part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Bany County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of SecCan 18, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which hes 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section, thence North 69 degrees, 29 min­ utes. 10 seconds, East 30.69feet to the center of Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning, thence Northeasterly 299.88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet the chord of which bears North 22 degree?., 10 minutes 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more or less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1X4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 feet more or toss along said 1/8 fine to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feat along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shaH be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless lhe property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with th.) borrower. Dated: August 15. 2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Deutsche Bank National Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 2091536 <9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m me conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A Watson and John D Watson (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee dated October 26. 2001. and recorded on April 15.2002 in Liber Instrument No. 1078158 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on when mortgage tnere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 63/100 dollars ($129,817.63). including interest at 750% per annum 6. Under the power ol sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on October 10. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. The North BOO feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to rights in a non­ exclusive easement tor ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surto 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200225043 Hawks (9/26) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brian W. Stickler and Cynthia F. Stickler husband and wife to New Century Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 20. 2001 and recorded on September 6. 2001 in Document No. 1066025 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S Bank. NA, as Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, by assignment dated July 24, 2002 and recorded August 12. 2002 in Document No. 1085433, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two' Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty Three and 08/100 dollars ($204,443.08). including interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 36. town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 56 seconds East along the East-West 1/4 fine of said Section 1318.77 feet of the East fine ol the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 59 seconds East along the East fine of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Section 675.72 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West 1188.76 feet to the centertine of West Loop Road (66.00 feet wide); thence North 47 degrees 53 minutes 14 seconds West along the centerline of West Loop Road 280.00 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 46 seconds East 651.68 feet, thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 24 seconds East 613 43 feel to the place of beginning. Subject to highway rights over the Southwesterly 33.00 feet thereof The redemption period shaH be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 20. 2002 U.S. Bank NA., as Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Dequindre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. Ill Our Rte No. 834.2100 (9/26) Tired of playing the waiting game with interest rates? Put your money in our 2-Year CD! With 3.34%* APY interest rate, why wait any longer? Stop in and see a representative today! Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 www.hastingscitybank.com •The annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of 89'02 and is based on quarterly compounding Early withdrawal penalty may apply Rates and offer subject to change without notice Minimum opening deposit of $500 required Member FDIC �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT. OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE * Defa Jt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lombard, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments. Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 12.1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Document • 1024367 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One National Association. f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 1999. which was recorded on October 12. 1999, tn Document No. 1036445. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 96/100 dollars ($88.238 96). including interest at 15.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouie in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on October 10. 2002. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel "O’ of the Russel W. Harnsor and Margaret A. Harrison unrecorded Plat desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry Township. Bany County. Michigan, desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 foot East of the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36; thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line lo the Ptace of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200016840 Raptors (9/2fU MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jimmie M. Mveuwes and Elaine K. Moouwes (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 22. 1999. and recorded on May 7.1999 n Document No 1029246 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ContiMortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated May 12. 1999. which was recorded on May 27. 1999. in Document No 1034578, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT AND 86/100 dollars ($118,578.86). including interest at 9.750% per annum under the powei of sale contained in said mortgage and the staurte in such case made and provided, notice ie hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 CO p.m., on October 17.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East ’/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 cor­ ner of said Section: thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 613.82 feet along the North line of said section to the place of beginning: thence south 00 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West 263.0 feel along the East line of the West 706 feet of said East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 249.0 feet thence North 00 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East 263.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes East 249.00 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie *200210959 Raptors (10/3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John B. Weddington and Donna B. Stamps (original mort­ gagors) to NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated April 4. 1996. and recorded on Apnl 17. 1996 in Uber 657 on Page 268 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the St Paul Federal Bank for Saving. Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1998. which was recorded on July 25. 2002. in Instrument •1084371. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due a the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 02/100 dollars ($93,300.02). including interest at 7.700% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mi. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along the North lino of said Section 10. a distance of 1776.13; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 feet to the true place of beginning, thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 foot thence North 74 degrees 49 minutes West 200.00 feet to the Easterly line of Sunset Dr., thence North 15 degrees 11 minutes East along sted easterly kno 200.00 foot, thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200.00 toot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie *200221320 Jaguars (9/12) Homecoming service Woodland's Labor Day Homecoming festivities included a church service Sun­ day morning. The congregations from area churches met under the picnic shelter at the park to sing hymns and praise the Lord. Margaret (front left) and Willard Brodbeck joined on the chorus. As the service drew to a dose, the softball players took to the diamond and the softball tournament resumed. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOB PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHI­ GAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland wiil hold a public hearing on September 18. 2002. at the Rutland Charter Townsliip Ha*. 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hearing will include the following, in summary: The amendment of Section 104.2026 of the Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate the size, number, location and manner ol construction and display of signs in Rutland Charter Township as foltowj: 1042026 SIGNS A. Intent It is the intent of this section lo regulate the size, num­ ber. location and manner of construction and display of signs in Rutland Charier Township. B. The purpose of these regulations are to: 1. Protect the public hearth, safety and welfare 2. Protect all zoning districts from visual chaos and duller. 3. Eliminate distractions hazardous to vehicular traffic. 4. Protect appropriately identified usages from too many and too large signs. 5. Provide ability for the pubic to identify premises and estab lishments. C. Definitions, provides for key terms as they apply to the ordi­ nance. D. Standards: 1. All signs must comply with the Building and Electrical Codes. 2. Sign area. The area shall be measured within a singto. con­ tinuous perimeter composed of any straight line geometric fig­ ure which encloses the extreme limits of the advertising mes­ sage. together with the frame. 3. Illumination of signs: a. No flashing, blinking, intermittent or an on-and off type of lighting. b. Arranged so that light is deflected away from adjacent property and roarts 4 Maintenance. AH signs shal be maintained In a safe condi­ tion. A sign which no longer serves the purpose for which intended shall be removed within thirty (30) days of written notice by Rutland Charter Township. 5. Location. In addition to the required setbacks (See Article XVII) no sign shall be located where, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, it wffl obstruct visibility for vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 6. Double-sided signs. Any double-sided signs more than 12 inches apart will be considered two individual signs. E. Permitted signs: 1. In the AG. RE. RR. R-1. R-2. R-3, R-4 and R-5 districts the following signs are authorized upon application for. and issuance of. a sign permit a. institutional identification for churches, schools, profes­ sional buildings, etc. One (1) ground mounted free standing sign not exceeding four (4) feet in height and one (1) wall sign the aggregate of which shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. b. Golf courses, stables, nurseries and similar open space activities may include one (1) wall sign or ground mounted free standing sign, not exceeding a sign area of thirty-two (32) square toet or eight (8) feet in height with two direction signs on the property not to exceed ten (10) square feet or three (3) feet in height. c. A subdivision may have one (1) ground mounted identifi­ cation sign per entrance, not to exceed a sign area of thir­ ty-two (320 square feet or four (4) feet in height. d. In the "AG" district a farm stand may include one (1) advertising sign not more than eight (8) square leet in sign area or four (4) feet in height e. Signs in any residential district shaH not exceed six (6) feet in height. 2. In the "C districts the following signs are permitted for each business upon application for. and issuance of. a sign permit pursuant to Section 20.2^. L. a. C-1.C-2: (1) One (1) wall sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet. (2) Traffic control or directional signs not to exceed three (3) square feet in area or height (3) One (1) free standing or ground sign with an area not to exceed twenty-tour (24) square feet or twenty (20) fee! in height. For business center* one (1) free standing sign with in area not to exceed twenty-tour (24) square toet Five (5) additional square foot of sign area may be added tor each unit within the business center, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet b. C-3: (1) One (1) wall sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet except: (a) commercial buildings larger than 10.000 square feet may increase waR signs by ten (10) square feet for each 1.000 square feet over 10.000 square feet not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet (2) Two traffic control or directional signs not to exceed three (3) square feet in area or height. (3) One (1) free standing or ground sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) feet in height. For business centers one (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed forty (40) square feet. Five (5) addi­ tional square foot ol sign area may be added tor each unit within the business center, not to exceed one hun­ dred (100) sqaure feet or thirty-two (32) feet In height. c. C-4: (1) One (1)wall sign or free standing sign lacing each street or road frontage. Such sign shall not exceed an area ol twenty-four (24) square feet. (2) Traffic control or directional signs with each sign not to exceed three (3) square feet area or height. (3) One (1) free standing or ground sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) feet in height may be permitted per industrial development and may be a consolidated tenant sign identifying each tenant. (4) One (1) brtboard per parcel—.as a special use—not to exceed two hundred (200) square feet or thirty-five (35) feet in height. F. Exempted signs. The following signs are allowed in alt zoning districts without a sign permit, provided all other applicable requirements are met: 1. Dwelling. One (1) name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet. 2. Buildmg numbers, including residential buildings. 3. Home occupations and home based business. One (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet. 4. "AG" District One (1) sign not more than eight (8) square feet. 5. Temporary stgns. a. Real estate sale or lease: One (1) sign not exceeding eight (8) square feet. Property other than residential: One (1) sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet b. Political. Signs not exceeding tour (4) square feet for not more than forty-five (45) days before, not more than ten (10) days after, the conclusion of the political campaign. c. One (1) temporary event sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, such as for special events and sales as defined in this ordinance. Display of any temporary event sign shall be limited to 14 days in advance and the day of the event. d. Advertising flags and banners are allowed in the “C" District lor up to three (3) days per month. 6 Government signs: a. Emergency and warning signs. b. Traffic signs. c. Legal notices, licenses, permits required by law. 7. Miscellaneous: a. Public signs identifying a neighborhood, district or com­ munity. b. Historic plaques by non-profit organizations. c. Signs located for viewing within the premises of the user. G. Non-conforming signs1. Signs authonzed by a valid permit pnor to adoption of this ordinance 2. Legal non-conforming status may be lost W: Robert A. Tramain & Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and wo ere attempting to a. The sign is relocated or replaced b. The structure or size of the sign is altered. c. The sign suffers more than fifty (50) percent damage or deterioration. H. Prohibited signs : 1. A private use sign located on a public land or In a public nght-of-way. 2. An abandoned sign. 3. A sign imitating or resembling official traffic or governmental signs. 4. A flashing or intermittently illuminating sign. 5. Moving signs. 6. Trailers or similar objects used for advertising only. I. Sign setback* AT .igns shaH be Mt back a minimum of ten (10) feet from all lot lines except that signs on any side bordering a pubfic right-of-way shaH be a minimum of one half (1/2) the required front yard setback. j. Signs within business, commercial or industrial areas, as defined in the "Highway Advertising Act of 1972" (1972 PA 106) bordering interstate highways, freeways or primary highways as defined in said Act. shall be regulated and controlled by the pro­ visions of such. K. Permits, administration and enforcement: 1. Permit orocedures: a. Written application shall include the following: (1) A site plan. (2) Details to demonstrate the proposed sign. (3) Consent of the owner of record of the property. (4) No sign shall be erected until an application is approved (5) The permit review may be eliminated as part of a site plan review and/or special exception use review. 2. Expiration. Approval of a sign permit shall expire one year from its effective date. L. Review criteria. The Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission shall base action on the foltowing criteria in addition to any other criteria elsewhere specified: 1. The purpose of fois ordinance (Section 20.26A) 2. The standards and criteria as sat forth in this section. 3. Each sign she* be of a shape, material. style. letter types and color appropriate for the use. entrancing to the premises and harmonious with the neighborhood. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordtoance. Zoning Map. Land Um Plan, and Land Um Plan Map of the Township may bo examined at the Township Ha* at any time cur­ ing regular business hours on any day except public and legal hol­ idays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be exam­ ined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the pro­ posed amendments at or following the aforementioned public hear­ ing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the proposed text amendments by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of the hearing of September 18. 2002. and may further be received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted incompliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present tor comments and suggestions at this public hearing Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD CUSHMAN AN UNMARRIED MAN to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC., Mortgagee, dated September 24. 2001. and recorded on October 1. 2001. an Instrument No. 1067689 BARRY County Records Mtchtgwi. and assigned by said mortgagee. Barry County Records. Mctegan. on which mortgage ttere ie claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred eighty six thousand six hundred sixty nine and 97/100 DoHars ($186,669.97). Including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. at 1^X) p.m. on September 19, 2002. Said premises are situated m TWP. OF HOPE, BARRY County. Michigan and are desenbed as: COMMENCING AT THE EAST </4 POST OF SECTION 31. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 3719WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1326 62 FEET TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 36'25’ WEST ON SAID 1/8 LINE 320.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 73 DEGREES 51'00" WcST 607.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 56'58" EAST 68.13 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55'17- WEST 124.44 FEET. THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 34-29" WEST 177.47 FEET TO AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE ALONG THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE. THENCE ON SAID INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE NORTH 47 DEGREES 0728" EAST 128 02 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 34'29" EAST 229.78 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56'58WEST 45.28 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING ALSO ALL THAT LAND LYING BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE AND THE SHORE OF JONES LAKE SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS. EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES OVER THE EAST 33 FEET THEREOF. TOGETHER WITH A 66 FOOT EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER A 66 FOOT WIDE STRIP OF GROUND LYING 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 55'IF WEST ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL 33.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT. THENCE THE CENTERLINE RUNS AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 00 DEGREES 56 58’ WEST 71.97 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES 1V1F EAST 77.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 4740" WEST 217.32 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 20-23" WEST 178.47 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF STEVENS ROAD AND THE POINT OF ENDING OF SAID EASEMENT The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP. INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. PC. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 (9/12) �The Hawng, Banner - Thursday September 5. 2002 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Financial FOCUS Furnished By... MARK D. CHRIST€NS€N of €duiord Jones and Co. Notlce of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF /OU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Be aware of different types of investment risk When most people talk about 'invest­ ment risk." they're usually referring to the possibility of losing principal, typically in relation to stocks. But there are other types of risks to be aware of - and by knowing about these risks, you can make better investment decisions. Unfortunately, many in-vestors place far more weight on the risk to principal than on other types of investment risk. It’s not hard to see why this is the case. We all know that stock prices go up and down all the time, and when you sell your stock, you could walk away with less money than you origi­ nally put in. It’s a simple concept to under­ stand, so it resonates powerfully in people’s minds. However, if you let the fear of losing principal drive all your investment deci­ sions, you’ll run straight into some other types of risk, which, although more subtle, are equally dangerous. For example, you might think that, instead of investing in the stock market, you'd be much "safer” if you purchased fixed-income investments, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), corporate bonds, municipal bonds and U.S. Treasury securities. After all. your principal will be preserved - provided you hold the vehicle until maturity and the issuer remains sol­ vent - and you earn a fixed rate of return. You'd think there couldn't possibly be any risk. But there is. It's true that fixed-income instruments help provide a stable in-come. And the greater the difference between the interest rate you're receiving and lhe rate of inflation, the more purchasing power you have. However, when interest rales are low, your investment may barely keep you ahead of inflation, which means you're incurring purchasing power risk. That might not sound as bad as losing some of your princi­ pal, but it's a risk, nonetheless. And it’s not lhe only risk, either. Fixedincome vehicles also carry interest rale risk. Here's how it works: Suppose you own a bond or a CD that pays 7 percent interest, and it matures when prevailing market rates are around 5 percent. If you want to reinvest your proceeds into another bond oi CD. you are not going to be able to match your ear­ lier rate - which means your regular interest payments will be lower. As you may be beginning to suspect, every type of investment has some type of risk associated with it. As an investor, you have to find ways to minimize these risks. The best risk-reducing technique is diversi­ fication. It’s never a good idea to own all stocks, or all fixed-income instruments. By owning just one type of asset, you expose yourself to the ful* force of the risk associ­ ated with that particular investment But by building a diversified array of investments, you’ll capture some of the growth potential of stocks and some of the relative stability of fixed-income vehicles. You can even diversify within individual investment categories. Look at many stocks, representing a variety of industries. Consider building a "bond ladder” consist­ ing of bonds of varying maturities. Study the whole range of fixed-income securities. You can't make investment risk go away. But by diversifying your holdings, you can lessen lhe impact of many types of risk while boosting your overall prospects for success. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT4T Saxon Matt Hoffman tries to chase down TK's Edwin Cabos. TK soccer beats Hastings By Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings’ varsity soccer squad was the first team to get the ball past the TK keeper this season, they did it three times, but the Trojans scored four of their own goals for the win. The score see sawed back and forth until Trojan Marvin Nunez got a good jump of a throw in, raced with the ball to the end line, spun, and put the ball past the Saxon keeper. Less that five minutes later Trojan mid-fielder Eric Smith got behind Hast­ ings’ defense and easily tapped a nice cen­ tering pass from Marcos Sanchez into the goal to put TK up 4-2 with just under eight minutes left in the contest for the only two goal lead of the night. TK coach Todd McCrumb said Smith played his post strong, and is really pulling together the new defense McCrumb put in place. Trojan Kyle Holst, who’s been a force up front for the Trojans this season accord­ ing to McCrumb, scored the first goal of the game early in the first half, but the Sax­ ons tied it up minutes later when Aaron Fortier put a penalty shot past the TK keeper Casey Aubil after a whistle for a handball in the penalty box. Late in the first half the Trojans again got the ball behind the Saxon defense and were able to push the ball past Hastings’ keeper for a 2-1 lead. The whistle blew for halftime before the ball had even been re­ trieved from the net. Three minutes into the second half Hast­ ings' Brian McKcough scored after a scramble in front of the TK net to tie the game at two. Both teams just missed chances on the others’ goal before lhe Trojans took their 3­ 2 lead. Hastings’ Andrew Vincent worked to get himself a shot and put it in with two min­ utes left in the game for the final score of 4-3. Saxon coach Andrew Wilkinson said that his team still isn’t playing offense as a team, and that “put a lot of pressure on our defense. Wc played good team O. in the first half today, but in the second it just killed us.” Wilkinson said after the first half it looked like the team had improved that as­ pect of its game. Last Thursday Aug. 29 the Saxons fell to Marshall 2-0 Wilkinson said that the team was plagued by that same lack of team offense that hurt them in the second half against Middleville. 11.20 SBC Communications 23.10 Anheuser Busch 52.52 10.12 CMS Energy Coca Cola 49.92 DaimlerChrysler 39.87 Dow Chemical 29.51 33.62 Exxon-Mobil 27.38 Family Dollar Rrsl Financial Bancorp 17.44 10.94 Ford 45.55 General Motors 10.35 Hastings Mfg. 72.35 IBM 17.03 XPenney Johnson & Johnson 52.68 .64 Kmart 31.61 Kellogg's Company 23.03 McDonald’s 43.90 Sears Semco Energy 8.49 10.05 Spartan Motors 46.75 TCF Financial 41.40 Pharmacia » Upjohn 51.87 Wal-Mart $313.95 Gold $4.48 Silver 8308.05 Dow Jones Average 1.38 Volume on NYSE -.90 -3.46 -.43 -1.16 -2.60 -4.89 -.86 -3.28 -1.18 -1.03 -.95 -254 +.82 -5.61 -.66 •2.07 -.04 -1.39 -.82 -2.95 -1.16 -1.00 -2.78 -2.10 -125 +$120 -$.03 •516.36 +100M MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K. Vickery (original mort­ gagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1998. and recorded on October 29. 1998. Instrument No. 1020061 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-SEVEN AND 10/100 dollars ($46,577.10). including interest at 6.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi>c venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at tne Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning. Tire redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 243-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roads. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File »200224940 Cougars Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Arthur Baker (onginal mortgagors) to National City Bank successor by merger to First of America Loan Services, Inc., f/k/a First of America Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 8, 1996, and recorded on July 22. 1996 in Uber 667 on Page 292 in Barry Co- mty Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIF FY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 76/100 dolars ($52,426.76) mckxting inter­ est at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gaged premises, or sorpe part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1 ^X) pjn.. on October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP Oc ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence East 950 feet, thence South 125 feet, thence West 950 feet, thence North 125 feet to the point of beginning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also: the North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, except commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13; thence East along the North Section line approximately 780 feet to a point 10 feet West of the existing tree line, thence South approximately 1320 feet to the existing fence row, thence West along said fence row to the center of McKibben Road approximately 780 feet; thence North to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shaH be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223545 Stallions (9/19) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Roger D May. a single person. Mortgagor, to Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 24 1998, and recorded on September 22. 1998 m Document No. 1018283. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and 63/100 (S69.787.63) Dollars, including interest at 10.890% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. September 19. 2002 at 100 p.m. Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton County of Barry and State of Michigan and are desenbed as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 27. T3N. R7W, distant North 754 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence West at right angles to said Section line 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 220 feet; thence East 231 feet to said Section line; thence South along Section line 220 feet to the point of beginning Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Price Road. A/k/a 2832 S. Price Rd . Nashville. Ml 49073 Parcel ID 08-050-027­ 000-005-01. The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A. Sotiroff. Esq SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (243) 642-6000 (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian K. Lewis (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 15. 2000, and recorded on December 20. 2000 in Document • 1053090 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYFOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED ONE AND 11/100 dollars ($74201.11), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.r,.. on September 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lol 10. A.W. Phillip s Addition to the Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats. Page 18. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 8. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200130019 (9/5) Stallions NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20, 2002. The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2002. NOTICE OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION NOTICE The Daltons, Inc., its main office at 936 Little Eagle Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580, has been contracted by the Barry County Road Commission to perform chemical brush control maintenance services at at various loca­ tions throughout the county. In doing so, they will be applying an EPA-approved material, Tordon K (active ingredient Pidoram). The project will be completed by September 30th. Additional information may be request­ ed by contacting Lex Dalton at 574-267-7511. ____ NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Road Commission Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2002. The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20, FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are m the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the cond-’ions of a certain mortgage made by Susan A Mix. a single woman to New Century Mortgage Corporation a California Corporation Mortgagee dated October 1 2001. and recorded on October 17. 2001 in instrument No 1068256 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to US Bank N A . as trustee, by an assignment dated Apnl 11. 2002 and recorded May 3 2002 in Instrument No 1079948, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Seven and 67/100 Dollars ($132,267.67). including interest at 11.34% per annum •Jnder the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock am on Thursday. October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 1141 of the original plat of the Qty of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 29 2002 US Bank NA. as trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potesbvo & Associates. RC. 36150 Deqmndre Rd. Ste 620 sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 111 Our File No 100 8358 (9/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation. a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 24. ’998, and recorded on January 4. 1999 in Document •1023100 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Citibank. N.A.. as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1.2000. which was recorded on March 7. 2002, in Document • 1076089, Barry County Records, on which mort gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 88/100 dol­ lars ($102,746.88). including interest at 10.000% Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Sunset Shores No. 1. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 38 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 0200223611 Stallions (9/12) NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20, 2002. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPMTMEVT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS SOUTH JEFFHtSON STHEET BITUMINOUS ASPHALT PAVHB The City of Hastings Michigan, ts soliciting bids for bituminous asphalt paving of aoprojtfnafefy 3 blocks of South Jefferson Street between Shaner Street and Nelson Street The Crty of Hastings reserves tr* tight to reject arry and al bids to wane any irregularities in the b.-d proposals, and to award the bid as deemed lo be m the Crty's best interest, pace and other factors considered Bidding docu­ ments and specibcatons are available at me Oflce of the Crfy CierVTreasurer 201 East State Street Hastings Mchigan Sealed Ms shal be received at tfw Oflce of tne Crfy OerkTreasurer until 2 00 p m or. Wednesday September IB. 2002. at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the subm.tui package 'Sealed BidSwth Middleville Area Schools 2002. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Community Corrections Advisory Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2002. Cozy 3-bedroom Home on 5 Acres 3 full size baths. 2 large family rooms, hydronic heat. 2 large wood fireplaces, 2-stall attached garage. 3x40 pole building. Seller: Terrence Vickers Asking Price: $174,500 Call for an appointment Daytime 948-2936 Evenings 948-8251 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Septemoer 5, 2002 COURT NEWS The attorney for Kenneth Lamoin Mitchell blamed immaturity for his actions last April that led to Mitchell’s arrest by the Southwest Enforcement Team for selling marijuana out of his Fuller Street home in Nashville. "Ken takes responsibility for what oc­ curred and his actions prior to this arrest," said defense attorney Jim Goulooze. "He has acknowledged that he engaged in some sales, but it wasn’t for profit." Instead. Mitchell. 19. of Nashville, was providing marijuana to his friends for rec­ reational purposes, said Goulooze Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. “These fellas were sharing in the supply and giving him reimbursement," he said. “From that evening of his arrest, he’s been clean. He was tested at the time he attended his pre-sentence interview and he was clean. If he were to be tested today, he would test clean today.” Goulooze added that Mitchell is “very remorseful" for what occurred. “He placed his future in jeopardy as well as his girlfriend.” who also had to serve some jail time, said Goulooze. A child also was in the home at the time the SWET team executed a search warrant and found three-quarters of a pound of marijuana in the safe, authorities indicated. “It was a big mistake,” said Mitchell. “I feel bad that my girlfriend had to go to jail. She told me to get rid of it. I told her I did. I was hiding it from her. I’d like to apolo­ gize to her and the rest of m\ family.” Mitchell was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status on the delivery and manufacture charge which will keep the felony conviction off his record it he abides by all the terms of probation lor two years. He was also ordered ... spend four months in jail with credit for one day served and the last 9(1 days suspended upon payment of $2,500 court costs. • James Brian Evans. 26. of Kalamazoo, who has a lengthy criminal record in Barry County, was ordered last week lo spend a minimum of two years in prison on his con­ viction of delivering less than 50 grams of cocaine June 11 in Prairieville Township. Evans was twice previously convicted of breaking and entering cars, resisting police on two prior occasions and escape while­ awaiting trial on a felony charge. Evans previously served a prison sen­ tence for his crimes, according to defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. "Judge (Richard) Shuster sent him prison and he never had a chance to rehabilitate himself,” said Dutcher. “He was an adult when he got out." “I’d like to make belter choices in the figure,” said Evans to Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher. “I hope so, it’s a rather depressing situa­ tion." said Fisher. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cail The Hastings BANNER ♦ 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! ‘ For Rent 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in country, Delton schools, $750 plus security. (269)948-8943 MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE: Cail Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. lawn X Garden Real Estate FALL SALE ON Aquatic plants, rubber liner rem­ nants & water garden sup­ plies. Apol’s Landscaping, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia (616)698-1030. Open MonFri., 9:00am-5:30pm., Sat. 9:00am-2.00pm. CONDO: great location. 3 Bedroom , 2-1/2 bath condo overlooking woods, adjacent to golf course. Living room with fireplace ceiling fan, main floor utilities, kitchen & dining area. 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Cost $1,000 Sell $185 (517)719-8062._____________ FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000_____________ KING LOG STYLE BED Bought, never used. Includes mattress set (still in plastic) Beautiful. Cost $1,200. Sell $195. (989)227-2986________ P1LLOWTOP DELUXE queen mattress set. (Still in plastic). Never used New $800 Sell $200. King nillowtop new set, 5250/offer. (517)626-7089 • Gale Mesecar. 51. of Woodland, was ordered to spend 40 months to five years in prison on his conviction of violating proba­ tion on a third offense drunk driving con­ viction. Mesecar violated probation by consum­ ing and possessing alcohol on July 13 and by failing to report to his probation agent on July 31. Mesecar also pleaded guilty to driving with a bodily alcohol content of .21 per­ cent. more than twice the legal limit, on Martin Read in Woodland Township July 13. The conviction is his seventh drunk driv­ ing conviction in the past 20 years. “I believe he’s going to take this time in prison as an opportunity to do what it takes to mcke sure he never gets into trouble again." said defense attorney James Kin­ ney . “He’s getting old, he’s tired of it.” “It's a very unhappy day for everyone concerned," said Fisher. “I’m sure you’re not proud of the record you’ve established for yourself in the last 20 years. Obviously, alcohol has controlled your life. I know it’s been a problem in your family." Fisher said the public must be protected from the danger of Mesecar driving drunk. “I’m hoping that when you gt out, you will understand you can't use alcohol any more," said Fistfen “because it controls your life." • Leon Madden, 18, of Hastings, was or­ dered to spend 10 months in jail on his sec­ ond probation violation since his Oct. 27, 2000, larceny conviction. He also lost his Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status, which would have kept the felony conviction off his record if he had he been successful on probation. Madden violated probation by violating curfew restrictions and by exhibition driv­ ing. “I’ve heard thaj the neighborhood in which he lives has had peace since he’s been in jail,” said Assistant Prosecutor David Banister. Madden’s original conviction stemmed from an Algonquin Lake crime spree on Aug. *Wreedly p^id-;’ pated in tit dest*tron of inorc than 30 mdil boxes and ^wspupcr tubes, along and property b destruction. “His recent violation was not a crime,” said defense attorney David Gilbert. “His parents did not know he had a curfew. Leon didn’t realize he had a curfew.” “I’m sorry for causing trouble," said Madden to Fisher. “I hope you give me an­ other chance.” .if’ .■ t-' Madden will be unsuccessfully dis­ charged from probation at the end of his jail sentence. • Shawn Rowlqj^ 34. of Hastings, was ordered to spend one to two years in prison for violating probation on his conviction of obtaining controlled substances by fraud. Rowley violated probation by failing lo report to his probation agent and by failing to pay Tines and costs. “He stands before you as a man with a substance abuse problem,” said defense at­ torney Carol Jones Dwyer. “We hardly en­ dorse the (prison) recommendation but in­ stead that there be early release into a sub­ stance abuse program if one can be found." Fisher imposed the prison sentence while stating, “it’s an unfortunate situation you’ve worked yourself into.” ( drd of Thanks 1964 DODGE CLASSIC, EXCELLENT; fre*»h honey­ comb, the best. 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(616)374-3035. • Steven Main. 38. of Hastings, was or­ dered to spend six months in jail with credit for one day served and two years on proba­ tion for writing a check to himself for $1,200 from another person’s account with­ out permission. The balance of his jail sentence will be suspended upon successful completion of probation which wiH include attending two AA or NA meetings per week, undergoing outpatient counseling and an outpatient drug treatment pi ■'gram. “Mr. Main has been working for and tak­ ing care of his grandparents.” said defense attorney Bill Doherty. “If he’s not there, they may well have to have nursing home care." Main has a substance abuse problem, Doherty said. He was ordered to pay $1,150 in fines and costs. • Erich Alan Kent, 19. of Plainwell, was originally charged with one count of deliv­ ery and manufacture of marijuana, one count of possession of marijuana, one count of being a disorderly person loitering about illegal business and possession of cocaine March 3 in Orangeville Township, charges which could have sent him to prison for one to 20 years. Instead, he pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and was granted a one year de­ layed sentence during which time he will have to abide by the rules of probation. The delivery and manufacture charge was dismissed and he was sentenced to time served. 46 days, on the remaining two charges. “I haven’t seen a (pre-sentence) report ■j POLICE B€AT: = Man suffers critical injuries in crash RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Nashville man is in critical condition at Spectrum Hos­ pital’s Butterworth Campus with injuries suffered in a single car crash early Friday, ac­ cording to the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis discovered the accident on West State Road near Airport Sand and Gravel while searching for a reported reckless driver. Steven Lee Cross, 34, apparently was eastbound when he failed to negotiate the curve near the entrance to the sand and gravel company. Nieuwenhuis reported. “Evidence at the scene indicates that the vehicle left he roadway and rolled several limes before coming lo rest,” Nieuwenhuis reported. Cross was treated at the scene by Mercy Ambulance, taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, then airlifted to Grand Rapids. No scat belts were worn and excess speed and alcohol arc believed to be contributing factors to the accident, police said. ° Church burglars eat cookies, make coffee HASTINGS - Young teens are suspected of breaking a basement window and enter­ ing the Grace Brethren Bible Church at 600 Powell Road where they allegedly “ate cookies, drank juice and made coffee," said Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Nieu­ wenhuis. • ' Nieuwenhuis said a woman who went to lhe church Aug. 28 to mow the lawn told police she heard a door shut and found a back door open upon her arrival. “I suspected it was kids because the cookies were eaten, the juice was drank and cof­ fee was made," said Nieuwenhuis. “We thought we had some suspects, but right now, we’re still looking.” Man arrested after car strikes gas station HASTINGS - An 18-year-old Lansing man was arrested for driving under the influ­ ence of drugs and his 17-year-old passenger was arrested for possession of marijuana after the car they were in struck the Cilgo Gas Station on South M-37 Aug. 28, causing no apparent damage. “ Michigan State Police Troopers said the man claimed he put the car in drive instead of reverse, ran over the cement curb and hit the building causing an interior wall dock to fall lo the floor. The driver, who has not been arraigned as of press time Wednesday, admitted to smoking marijuana earlier in the day, said police. A search of the vehidc turned up a baggy of marijuana and a smoking device. er meth lab seized OR/ - A 26-year-old Shelbyville man is being held in the bond on one count of opcrzUng a methamphetamine (other occupied structures) Wednesday. Douglas Howland was arrested by undercover drug officers from the West Michigan Enforcement Team (WMET) in the 4000 block of Bea Avenue at about 6 p.m. Aug. 28 though no other information was available. HC >as arraigned on the charges Aug. 29 in Barry County’s 56-B District Court when a Sept. 25 motion hearing was set. State police issue 131 seat belt tickets BARRY COUNTYr The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police issued 245 traf­ fic citations, 131 of Which were for lack of seat bell use during between Friday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Sept. 2, according lo Public Information Officer Donna Thomas. "Thai’s a huge number,” said Thomas. “Il’s apparent that people arc not wearing their seal belts or they’re not wearing them properly.” She said a number of tickets were written to motorists who wore only the lap belt, but kept the shoulder strap under the arm, which is illegal. The remaining traffic citations issued by troopers were for drunk driving, speeding, driving on suspended Jilcases and other traffic violations, she said. Teens avoid injury In alcohol related crash HOPE TOWNSHIP - An 18-year-old driver was arrested for driving under the influ­ ence of alcohol after he registered a .13 percent bodily alcohol content during a Barry County Sheriff’s Department investigation into a car accident involving five passengers. All six teenagers are from Delton and were riding in the car on Hull Road near An­ ders Road when the crash occurred at about 10:29 p.m. Aug. 23. The driver told Deputy Richelle Spencer that he had drank a one liter bottle of orange juice mixed with Vodka before driving the carload of friends to Wal-Mart. “He said he knew he shouldn’t have been driving, but he didn’t think the crash was due to his intoxicated state,” Spencer reported. “He said a deer ran out and he let go of the wheel.” He also reported that mechanical problems with the car caused it to veer to the right and drive into the ditch, where it partially overturned onto the passenger’s side. The driver suffered a cut to his finger and was taken to Pennock Hospital for stitches before being lodged in the Barry County Jail. The passengers were not injured. Brochure explains Thornapple fire millage renewal proposal by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Residents of Thornapple Township who have questions about lhe proposed one mill renewal for fire protection on the Nov. 5 ballot can pick up a brochure that answers some of the questions. The one mill should raise about $182,000 during the first year of tax collec­ tion. It will cost the owner of a $100,000 home with a taxable value of $50,000 ap­ proximately $50 per year. Residents of the township have been paying for fire protection through a dedi­ cated millage since 1954. The last levy was passed in August 2000 and expires with the December 2002 tax billing. The levy funds fire equipment and sala­ ries for full-time and on-call firefighters. This year the budget for fire services is $283,000. Thornapple Township Emer­ gency Services (TTES) now has five full­ time paramedic/firefighters, who along with on-call firefighters, cover ambulance calls and fire runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Copies of the brochure and a second brochure detailing progress of plan­ ning the new emergency services facility arc available in the township offices. Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family informed about things going on in this community. Gift them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER See COURT NEWS, page 18 t �The Haiuvj, Banner - Thereby September 5. 2002 - Page 17 AMERITECH continued from page 1 “We’re still reviewing the issue,” she said, noting that Ameritech has not filed for a tariff yet, and a proposed cost per cell call has not been determined. A cost study is still underway. Opponents of the tariff estimate the fee will be between 10 to 15-ccnts per call. However, Barry County 911 Director and former MCDA president Chariot Nystrom said "Ameritech is the only party that is contending that it isn't eligible for state fee reimbursement, and hasn’t even asked the committee that distributes these funds for payment. "There is millions of dollars in this state fee fund available for the phone compa­ nies* use and burdening the publicly funded 911 centers with a per call charge makes no sense, particularly given the current fund­ ing problems of government,” he said. “We are surprised and more than a little suspicious of Ameritech *s position,” Nys­ trom said. He stressed that he isn’t contending that Ameritech should not receive funds to up­ grade equipment, but should be able to “dip into” existing funding for that purpose. “We want to get a court decision (lo stop the tariff) and move on.” Nystrom said. If the tariff is passed, he is concerned that people may become reluctant to use wireless phones to call 911 because it will mean increased costs for emergency dis­ patch centers. In Barry County, the tariff might in­ crease costs to Barry Central Dispatch by around $2,500 extra a year, he estimates. He said Barry's Dispatch could probably absorb that fee, but larger metropolitan ar­ eas such as Detroit - with about 150,000 cellular calls a month - would be hit much harder. “Why add an extra burden to our citi­ zens?” be asked, noting that wireless phone owners are already paying 55-cents extra per month to finance equipment upgrades that will identify calling locations. Only 14 to 17 percent of Barry Central Dispatch calls arc from cell phones at the current time. Nystrom said the motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction was filed in Barry Cbunty on the premise that it would move more swiftly on the lo­ cal court docket than in a larger county. The only reason the Barry Central Dis­ patch Authority is listed as a plaintiff is be­ cause it is part of the Michigan Communi­ cations Directors Association, said Nys­ trom, who founded the state group in 1995. MCDA has more than 108 members. “It’s been a great way for us to share in­ formation with each other. It’s been good," he said. Bill Charon, MCDA president and direc­ tor of Ionia County's Central Dispatch Center, believes “such a tariff is totally un­ necessary, could discourage the use of 911 by wireless phone users and would disrupt the budgets of 911 centers across the state. “The tariff is unnecessary because cellu­ lar phone users are already paying 55 cents per month on their phone bills to finance the upgrades necessary to identify their calling location.” He claims that 25-cents of that 55-cent charge is collected oy a state committee and is made available to the phone compa­ nies, like Ameritech, to pay for their equip­ ment upgrades that are necessary to provide global positioning for wireless 911 callers. MCDA and Barry County 911 will be asking Circuit Judge James H. Fisher to rule that if Ameritech seeks to recover its necessary equipment upgrade costs from some source, that source must be the state operated wireless fee fund, not the wireless calling community or the Michigan 911 centers that receive those calls. A decision is expected within six months,” the press release said. The Grand Rapids-based law firm of Sil­ ver & Van Essen is handling the case for the MCDA and Barry County. The court document also specifies Emer­ gency Telephone Service Committee’s CMRS Committee as a defendant. More funds granted to court-appointed attorneys by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The 10 full time and two part-time attor­ neys who represent indigent defendants in Barry County will be receiving increased reimbursement for their time due to what County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher calls “a dramatic increase in felony cases” and a recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. Indigent defendants are persons who can’t afford to pay for their own legal de­ fense and are assigned court-appointed at­ torneys. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has approved an amendment to the Trial Court budget to increase attorney fees for indigent defendants* cases by $50,000 for the 2002 budget and to increase the revenue from court costs by the same amount for'the 2002 budget. The increase brings the funds for court-appointed attor­ neys up to $207,460 for this year. The county's Circuit Court and District Court divisions have contracts with the 12 attorneys to handle indigent defendants' cases. The contract system went into effect in 19%. Prior to the contract, attorneys re­ ceived $50 per hour for handling indigent cases. With the contract, the courts have a budget line item for payment to the attor­ neys. For example, the courts are currently contracted to pay attorneys $157,460. “They each get an equal share of the pie,” explained Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams. Every indigent case has a point value as­ signed to it, based on severity of the case, and a running total of each attorney’s points are tracked continually “so no one is lopsided,” she said. When an indigent de­ fendant needs an attorney, a check on the computer is made to see which attorney needs points. Points for taking a misdemeanor case are less than a criminal sexual conduct case, for instance. A “really tough" case may be awarded extra points, if requested. An attorney has to be on the court-ap­ pointed attorney list for two years before becoming available “full time,” she said. The Trial Court budget has already gen­ erated more revenue than anticipated this year and that will compensate for the in­ crease in attorney fees for indigent defen­ dants, Williams said. The revenue comes digent defendants. Judge Fisher saia, “Wc appreciate your willingness to represent some of the less fortunate members of our community, for pay that is usually substan­ dard. Having been there myself, 1 also rec­ ognize that many of your clients have no appreciation or respect for the service you are performing for them and our commu­ nity. We appreciate your service, and wc are committed to making the system as fair as possible." When the contract system was imple­ mented, Fisher said the new felony caseload was estimated lo be 250 lo 350 cases in 1996. Since that time, the annual caseload has averaged 343, but jumped to 514 last year “and wc are on a pace to ex­ ceed that in 2002,” Fisher said in a letter to We Process COLORFILM! MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB FULL-TIME TELLER The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday September 20. 2002. The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB, will be held H the bank's offices at 629 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, on Tuesday. September 17. 2002. Polls will be open from 6:30 p.m. lo 7 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect two directors, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. are currently looking for a Full-time Teller to join our team We currently have an opening in our NashvBk office Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math. be detail oriented and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply al the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank ISO W. Court St Hastings, MI 49058 NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Hudngx City Bank, a community bank established in 1 8X6. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. Wc NOTICE SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary - NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Family Independence Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2002. from court costs collected at the time of sentencing or paid on a time plan basis, which has increased collection rates. In a letter to attorneys who represent in­ Hastings City Bank Hew For /« the County Board. “While we are not required to increase attorney compensation this year, we strongly suggest that we do so for two rea­ sons: First and foremost, it is the right and fair thing io do. Secondly, it will allow us to maintain a good working relationship with those attorneys in future years," he said. “The U.S. Supreme Court case referred to also may affect lhe number of misde­ meanors where wc wiH be required to ap­ point attorneys. The practice was to not ap­ point attorneys unless the judge wanted to impose immediate jail. Attorneys would then be appointed if there was a probation v.olation where jail was a possibility. EOE/M-F___________________ AW n *1 *1 The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20. 2002. MvA iQRAND OPENING PROPANE A 301 EAST BROADWAY, WOODLAND, MI Saturday, September 7th % 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. September 9.2002. at 7.30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the City Council to hear comments and make a determination on a petition requesting the con­ struction of curb, gutter, asphalt surfacing and sidewalk on North Church Street between High Street and State Road. City Council will also evaluate the necessity tor the establishment of a special assesment district to pay for a portion of the cost of the construction of these improve­ ments. ♦ Visit Our New Showroom ♦ Grills • Water Heaters -Vent Free Heaters • and Much Morelli nil 1 20# Cylinder rui 1 PUBLIC NOTICE 5 A BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! A A Dasenw.l Wai! Repair by Wall Anchor A Basemert Wa'crprooLmg by BDry Glass Block. Windows New Window Wells Raising Sunktii Concrete , Rcgradmy iCELEBRATION 1-800-237-2379 B-DRY SYSTEM OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, INC­ An Independent Licensee ofB Dry Systems. Inc. 810 Bryant St • Kttmazoo. Micn»gan «90C' • 345-2900 9126 East DE Avenue • RicrUand. Michigan 49283 • 629-5252 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 5. 2002 COURT NEWS ccont.i more favorable than this one in a long time." said defense attorney Amy Kuzava. “Obviously, he made an impression on the probation officer. Mr. Kent hasn't engaged in substance abuse treatment before and hasn’t realized yet how this treatment would play into his not using." • Brian Jeffrey Hunt. 44. of Nashville was sentenced on his conviction of taking a motor vehicle without permission April 2 in Baltimore Township. Hunt was ordered to spend three years on probation and the first seven months in jail. The jail time, however, was suspended upon his payment of more than $1,000 in fines and costs, including a $200 drug court We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hartings on M-43 alcohol and crashed the vehicle. “He had a closed head injury." said his attorney. Amy Kuzava. “He’d broken his neck.” Hunt, however, appeared fully recovered in court last week. Kuzava explained that the Barry County­ Prosecutor's Office would make no deals regarding his sentence. “But he's been working on his substance abuse issues since this happened." said Ku­ zava. “He had a problem with crack a cou­ ple of years ago. but he didn’t realize alco­ hol was going to cause him the same prob­ lems.” She added that, “he realizes he's lucky to be alive." “I regret my actions and I’ll prove it." said Hunt. “You're pretty fortunate you’re standing here talking to us today." said Judge James Fisher. j — LEGAL NOTICE fee. He also was ordered to attend two AA meetings per week. Hunt was arrested after he allegedly drove the car while under the influence of j t• New teachers in the Hastings Area School System were recognized at the an­ nual Business-Industry-Education luncheon at Hastings High School. In front, from left, are Star second grade student teacher Tera Zurface. Northeastern Develop­ mental Kindergarten teacher Kelly Petersen. Southeastern student teacher Alisa Gardner. Central kindergarten teacher Tricia Mosley, high school special ed teacher Susanne Glerum, alternative ed teacher Kristy Singstock, and alternative ed teacher Matt Armstrong. Second row. from left, are Southeastern second grade student teacher Carol Frey. Southeastern fourth-grade teacher Amy Oster. 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Stuart, who lived at 469 Buff Drive' Yankee Springs Township, Michigan died March 31. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carol A Stuart, named per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Hastings and the named personal representative w.tun 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. August 29. 2002 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Richard J. Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Carol A. Stuart 469 Bluff Dnve Hastings Ml 49058 (W5) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G Love. Attorney. PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained wfl be used for that purpose. Default has occurred m the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between Joshua Warner (■Mortgagor") and Washtenaw Mortgage Company (-Mortgagee’) dated October 26. 2001 and recorded November 5. 2001 at Document No 1069223. Page 1 through 16. Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there ie claimed to be due. as of Aug 2.2002. tie sum of One Hundred Two Thousand. Seven Hundred Thirty Four and 24/100ths Dollars ($102.73444). including interest at 7 375% per annum, together with a per diem increase of $19.74 from and after August 2. 2002 Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of tie mortgaged premises at pubhc venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, at 1 o'clock in the after­ noon on Thursday. September 26. 2002. Said mortgaged premises are situated m the City of Hastings. County of Bany. State of Mtettigen. commonly known as 1305 S. Hanover Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and legally desenbed ac Part of Lot 8 of Supervisor’s Glasgow’s Addition according to the Plat thereof recorded In Liber 3 of Plats. Page 3. desenbed as beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 8; thence South 89° 30' East 337.1 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 8; thence North 00* 5-30- East 100.50 feet along the East kx line. thence North 89" 30* East 336 93 feet to the West line of Lot 8, thence South 00* 11' West 100 50 teet to the place of begKimng PPN 08-55-250-008-0 The redemption period shall be s*x (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at law has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof. Dated August 9. 2002. Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G. Love. Attorney. PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 606 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)771-9500 (VI2) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made In the condition of a certain Mortgage made by Emmett D. Caraway. Sr. and Linda K. Caraway, husband and wife, and Jami Bilbrey, a single woman, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP, dated February 7, 2000. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on March 8. 2000, in Document No. 1041870, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $119,538.15, and no pro­ ceedings having been instituted to recover lhe debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on October 3. 2002, at 1:00 p.m, on the steps of the Courthouse in th? City of Hastings, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, al public sake, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.50 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises arc described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: PARCEL D: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 19. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 1180 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION 19; THENCE NORTH 360 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION; THENCE EAST 1178.6 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE THEREOF. THENCE SOUTH 360 FEET ALONG S>JD WEST 1/8 LINE; THENCE WEST 1180 4 FcET MORE OR LESS TO THE PONT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AND TOGETH­ ER WITH AN EASEMENT 35 FEET IN WIDTH FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ACROSS THE NORTH SIDE OF ABOVE DESCRIBED PAR­ CEL. THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH LIES 2.5 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL AND PARALLEL THEREWITH. APPURTENANT TO ABOVE DESCRIBED PAR­ CEL AND PARCEL ADJOINING THE NORTH SIDE THEREOF The redemption penod sha'I be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corporation Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC. BY: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Mcfugan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated August 15. 2002 (V26) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-09-12.pdf bb7fec6c926814ecc400e3e57f9370e0 PDF Text Text Delton, Hastings MEAP results in Campaign finance still a big issue Everybody aiming at TK girls* C-C See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Hazardous waste collection planned A Barry County Household Hazard­ ous Waste Collection is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 14, at the Delton Fire Station/Barry Town­ ship Hall. Residents arc urged to bring in their paint, solvents and chemicals instead of pouring them down the drain or dumping them m the trash, where they eventually will gel into the water supp<y The waste collection program, sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee, accepts aqueous acides and bases, oil-based paints, reactives, solvents, aerosol cans, automotive liquids, liquid and solid pesticides, alkaline, nickel-cadmium. silver oxide batteries, liquid cleaners, heavy metal solutions, arti­ cles containing mercury and pharma­ ceuticals including expired medicines. The program cannot accept motor ml, Ulcx paint, commercially gener­ ated waste, radioactive material, ex­ plosives and unknown waste. Those who bring in the waste must be verified for county residency with a valid driver’s license or voter’s regis­ tration card. Administrators’ Coffees resume The first Hastings Area School Sys­ tem “Coffee with Administrators" of the new academic year will be held at 10 a.rn. Friday, Sept. 13. at the Hast­ ings Middle School multi-purpose room. The topic of discussion will be a progress report on the Community Education and Recreation Center conMniction project. The public is invited. Airport commission session rescheduled The regular City-County Airport Commission originally planned for Wednesday. Sept. 11, has been re­ scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.. 18. Commission meetings arc held at the Airport Terminal Building. 2505 Morphy Drive. Hastings. 121 S CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 4S0M-1893 ANNER Thursday, September 12, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 37 HEWS BRIEFS HASTINGS PU3LIC LIBRARY Sept. 11 ceremony reflects sadness, thankfulness by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The sounds of water cascading from the fountain offered a peaceful backdrop as a crowd gathered near the flagpole area by the Barry County Courthouse at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday to remember those who lost their lives a year ago when terrorist attacks brought horror to America. A moment of silence was observed at 8:46. the time last year when the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center. Taps, played by Hastings High Band Di­ rector Joe LaJoye. penetrated the air. The brief ceremony, sponsored by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the City of Hastings, also was a time to pay tribute to local heroes - law- enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical services employees and volunteers. Victim Services volunteers and others - who arc always ready to respond in times of need. Wednesday’s gathering was a time Io join together “in sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of our emergency personnel, not only here in Barry County but across the stale and nation, and for their dedica­ tion and service....” said City Councilman Dave McIntyre, on behalf of the Hastings City Council and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell who was out of town. Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff MacKenzie (right) reads a proclamation in commemoration of Sept. 11 as City Councilman Dave McIntyre, who helped organize the ceremony, looks on. In the background, are public safety personnel. by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A Lake Odessa police officer who claims he was suspended without pay for reporting allegations of misconduct by Police Chief John Shaw has led to a Whistleblower Pro­ tection Act lawsuit against Shaw and the Village of Lake Odessa. Grand Rapids Attorney Eugenie Eardlcy said last Friday that after officer Christian Hanson wrote a letter to Lake Odessa Vil­ lage Council members Aug. 2 requesting an investigation. Shaw suspended Hanson for failing to follow the proper chain of com­ mand. “Under Michigan law, the Whistleblower Protection Act statute says an employee can’t be discriminated against by an em­ ployer for reporting illegal acts by an em­ ployer.” said Eardley. “What he filed is a suit that says he complained of various acts of misconduct on the part of the chief of police, verbally and otherwise. Chris com­ plained to the council and the council didn't respond in a meaningful way.” Hanson then wrote the 11-page letter “and Io and behold. Shaw suspends him without pay on Aug. 20 or 21 because of the letter,” she said. Eardlcy filed the lengthy lawsuit in Ionia County Circuit Court Thursday and planned to serve a copy to the village labor See CEREMONY, page 2 attorney. Pete Peterson of Grand Rapids, later Friday. Shaw and the village will have 21 days after being served to respond to the allega­ tions in the lawsuit before a hearing is set before Judge Charles H. Micl. Hanson, who is a former Nashville Po­ lice Department Officer, and Lake Odessa Village Manager Bill Yost refused to com­ ment on the matter when contacted by the Lakewood News. Attempts to contact Village President Randy Klein and Village President Pro Tern Karen Banks were unsuccessful. Shaw said Wednesday that Hanson was not suspended as a result of the letter, but as a result of an unrelated matter which he refused to disclose. “This is the second rash of allegations from Hanson,” said Shaw referring io a previous, similar letter dated July 5. 2000, in which Hanson made 11 allegations against Shaw. Shaw said Village Manager Bill Yost in­ vestigated the allegations and found there was no basis for Hanson’s claims. “At this point, we’re getting another bar­ rage of allegations,” said Shaw. “The last letter dated Aug. 2 (2002) alleges I’ve done all kinds of things again and without giving See SUES, page 2 Curb, gutter paving defeated for North Street by David T. Young Editor The prohibitive cost of curb and gutter and asphalt paving has scrapped an im­ provement project proposed for a portion of North Street. The Hastings City Council, after a pub­ lic hearing Monday night, decided against proceeding with a request from Bob Daugherty, a resident on the gravel road after hearing objection from residents about the more than $61,000 price tag they’d have to share. Daugherty told the council he suggested the improvements because “We’re having a terrible time keeping dust out of the house” Bowens Mills will start its annual “It’s Cider Time" weekend series of festivals Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 14 and 15. with the first cider pressing of the season. Cider pressing demonstrations will be given throughout both days. There will be live music in the Gathering Place, a petting zoo with farm ani­ mals, free horse drawn wagon rides, corn grinding demonstrations and hot apple dumplings. Historic Bowens Mills is an 1864 Gris! Mill and Cider Mill. It is a work­ ing museum that still grinds and sells fresh com meal through the use of wa­ ter-powered mil! stones. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie read a proclamation, adopted by commis­ sioners. to commemorate Sept. II. Commis­ sioners. in the resolution, encourage citi­ zens to “support relief efforts by giving blood” at the nearest blood donation center. Calling last year’s sudden and brutal ter­ rorist attacks “cowardly." the resolution noted that they were “the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States." “These horrific events have affected all Americans and it is important that we carry on with the regular activities of our iives so terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of the American people. The best way to show these cowards that they have truly failed is for the people of the United Stales and their countries to stand tall and proud.” the resolution said. Commissioners, in the document said, they support President George W. Bush “as he works with his national security team to defend against additional attacks and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice." The Rev. Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc. of Barry County, offered a Lake Odessa officer sues village, chief 'Cider Time' series will start Saturday The "h’s Cider Time Festivals" arc each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gate fee for adults is $5. Children 5 to 15 years old is S2. PRICE SO" Honoring heroes, victims Mayor Frank Campbell (left) and Dave Wren of the Wren Funeral Home unveil the plaque Wren donated to the city in honor and in memory of public safety per­ sonnel and victims of the Sept. 11 attacks a year ago in New York. Washington and rural Pennsylvania. The presentation was made in a ceremony at the start of Monday night s City Council meeting. and cars tend to move quickly in the neigh­ borhood. “I've always tried to get something done for that road,” he said. But Todd Arens, who owns a significant amount of property in the neighborhood, said because of the costs, instead he would rather see the street dead-ended. Ron Holley, another resident, said at first he thought Daugherty’s proposal was a good one, but changed his mind after hear­ ing Arens’ suggestion for dead-ending the street. Under current City Council policy, resi­ dents who want street improvements such as curb and gutter and paving share twothird of the cost of the project and city picks up the other one-third. Mayor Frank Campbell said. “It looks to me like the people who own the most (property) footage don't want it (the im­ provement project).” “The bottom line is you don’t want to pay for the street improvement because it costs loo much." said Councilman David Jasperse. Arens said, however, that he would not object to Dr. Greg Randall having a portion of the street near his offices paved, which Jasperse said would be a separate issue. In other business at Monday evening's meeting, the City Council: • Received an update from Boy Scout Adam Sheldon, who is working on a bicy­ cle. running and walking trail starting from an entrance planned for a Hammond Road site. Sheldon said most of the plans, which won the city's blessing earlier this year, are proceeding without problems, but the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality wants SI (Ml to come down from Grand Rapids to inspect a bridge planned over the Thomapple River. “Is there any way to get around that?” asked Sheldon. A chuckling group of council members and city officials told him to continue with his plans and Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach will continue to oversee the progress. Sheldon said he needed a second ap­ proval from the council in order to lake the project plans to the Boy Scout Council for approval. Council members remarked that the teen­ ager was getting a close-up look at bu­ reaucracy and red tape at a tender age. • Had the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance to allow operation of crises centers or domestic violence shelters as special land uses within the city. The ordinance will have its second reading Monday. Sept. 23, and then will be decided. Campbell noted the proposal won the City Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation Sept. 3 and expressed ap­ preciation to City Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs and City Manager Jeff Mansfield for “fast tracking” the proposed ordinance for the first reading Sept. 9. The proposed ordinance is expected to benefit the proposed new Green Gables Ha­ ven shelter being planned, the first in Barry County. • Approved use of Fish Hatchery Park from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, for a “praise-type” musical festival near the Arts Hatchery Building. Chris Anderson, the main proponent, said the festival would be open to the pub­ lic free of charge. • Accepted the final plat for the Brittney Estates residential development and ap- See CITY, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12, 2002 Mom NEWS BRIEFS Tea party to help TAC scholarships Moms, grandmas, daughters, friends and others can enjoy a tea party from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 15. and at the same time help provide fine arts scholarships for area students. The benefit is being sponsored by the Jefferson Street Gallery in Hast­ ings and will be held at the gallery’s Fine Arts & Funk room, 215 S. Jeffer­ son St. Music during the event will be provided by previous scholarship win­ ners. Sheri Pekel. etiquette consultant, will present a program called “Pretty as a Picture.” She teaches a program by the same name in Caledonia. Way­ land and Plainwell. Those who attend the tea also can play “dress up” with an assortment of fancy clothing, such as stoics and hats, amassed by gallery co-owner Pat Sensiba. Alfresco has donated a tea basket that will be a raffle prize. One hundred percent of the pro­ ceeds from the tea will be given to the Thomapple Arts Council’s scholarship fund. There is a S20 charge that covers two people's admission to the tea. Each additional person in a group is $5 each. For more information, call Sensiba at 948-0095 or 945-4936. ‘Forgotten Man’ dinner is tonight Forgotten Man Ministries will have its 11th annual Barry County Steward­ ship Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. Reservations may be made by call­ ing Chaplain Bill Medendorp at 795­ 9673 or Phyllis Sears at 945-2077. The evening will consist of a meal, special music, guest speaker Sheriff Steve DeBoer, an inmate testimony and a report on the jail ministry. Senior citizens’ bus trip slated The Institute for Learning in Retire­ ment at Kellogg Community College will sponsor a day-long bus trip from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 21. with the topic on “Natural Environ­ ments.” Using a chartered bus service, par­ ticipants will travel to the Gillette Na­ ture Center at PJ Hoffmaster State Park. Through a self-guided tour and walking paths, participants will learn many aspects of nature. The second stop on the trip will be the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, where dune rides will take place with the help of guided tours. This 45-minute ride will take participants throughout the dunes area. The guides will discuss dune ecology and there will be ample time for photo taking. On the way back the group will stop at Little Sable lighthouse. A picnic lunch stop will take place near the sand dunes. The bus will depart from the KCC Fehscnfeld Center west of Hastings at 8 a.m. The cost of the trip is $35, which i.icludcs the bus trip and admis­ sions. Everyone is asked to bring a lunch and refreshment Adults of all ages arc welcome to attend. ‘Oktoberfest’ set by public library The Hastings Public Library is plan­ ning an “Oktoberfest” at noon Satur­ day, Oct. 5, at the Barry County Expo Center. An auction will begin al 1 p.m. and any donations, except clothing, may be delivered to the Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, or from 8 to 10 a.m. the following day. Other events at the festival will in­ clude harvest crafts, children’s activi­ ties, cow pie bingo and German food. Historical Society will meet Sept. 19 The Barry County'liiitorical Soci­ TK school bond vote is Sept. 24 The Thomapple Kellogg School District will have a special bond elec­ tion Tuesday, Sept. 24. to raise $24 million for renovations of all the cur­ rent school buildings. The last day for voters in the school district to register is Monday, Aug. 26. This bond would extend the current bond for five years and would not raise the current seven-mill levy resi­ dents pay row for schools. The hours that the polls will be open Tuesday, Sept. 24. are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pow Wow slated at Charlton Park The Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Pow Wow will be held at Historic Chariton Park Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22. The first Frank Bush Pow Wow was held in 1997 as a fund-raiser to pur­ chase new hearing aids for him. Frank Bush died a few days later, but the pow wow has continued as a memorial to encourage people to "walk in the spirit.” The public is invited to attend Sat­ urday. Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grand entries for danc­ ing are scheduled at 1 and 7 p.m. Sat­ urday and at noon Sunday. Flags will be retired Saturday at sundown, fol­ lowed by open dancing until dark. On Sunday, following the dances, gifts will be given. Authentic food vendors will be open throughout the event, so visitors can enjoy fry bread and other special treats. Native American crafters will offer bcadwork. baskets leather goods ceramics, carvings, blankets, statuary and jewelry. Emcee Brian Dayson will explain the significance of the dances and dancers' costumes to the public. Mem­ bers of the intertribal public arc in­ vited to participate in dancing. Partici­ pants will be available before and after dancing for photos, discussion and to answer questions. Admission to the pow wow is $5 for adults and S3 for children ages 5 to 12. Spectators should bring their own lawn chairs to view the event. Partici­ pants may enter free of charge. For more information, call Historic Charl­ ton Park at 945-3775. ety will meet at 7 p.m.Thursday, Sept. 19, at the COA Building, 120 North Michigan Ave., Hastings. The program will be presented by Julie DeBoer, Victims Advocate Co­ ordinator for the Barry County Sher­ iffs Department. She will talk about the Victim Advocate Service Unit, a group of volunteers dedicated to help­ ing victims during and after a crisis in their lives, such as accidents, deaths or crimes against them. DeBoer has an associate degree in law enforcement from Lansing Com­ munity College, a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Northwood University and a graduate of the Mid-Michigan Police Academy with honors. She is a graduate of the Michigan Victim Assistance Academy at Michigan State University. There will be a review of the socie­ ty's plans for the upcoming 2002-2003 year. The annual banquet will be held Friday. Oct. 18, at the Welcome Cor­ ners United Methodist Church on North M-43 Highway. Larry Massie, well known historian from Allegan County and newspaper columnist, will present the program. Pheasants Forever plans youth shoot Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its fifth annual youth safety shoot Saturday. Sept. 21. As in past years it will be held at the Barry County Conservation Club, lo­ cated at 1180 Cook Road. Hastings. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and will go until about 5 p.m. It is ror youths as old as 15 years of age. Cost is $10 per youth. This will allow the youths to be signed up to become a Pheasant For­ ever Ringneck member. PF will pro­ vide all the guns and archcry equip­ ment needed for this event, so there is no need to bring these items from home. The afternoon will begin with a talk on both gun and archcry safety, after which, each youth will travel to differ­ ent stations and can shoot a BB gun. 22 cal riffle, shoot gun, archcry and the paint ball gun. Other fun events are scheduled as well. A picnic-stylc dinner will be held after the shooting events have been completed. Trophies will be presented to the top five shooters of the after­ noon. For more information, call Scott or Susan Prill at 948-3917. CEREMONY, continued prayer for peace and hope for all those who lost loved ones in last year's tragedy and thankfulness for the bravery, courage and confidence in America and in God. exem­ plified in the many heroic deeds that were A crowd gathered in Hastings Wednesday morning in the fountain area of the Barry County Courthouse for the Sept 11 remembrance ceremony. performed as a result of the terrorist at­ tacks. He also gave thanks for the dedication and work of law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical service personnel “who were there before 9-j I and arc there now " and thanks to God for blessings and America. The ceremony closed with the singing of “God Bless America." CITY, continued... proved six road traffic control orders rec­ ommended by Police Jerry Sarver for streets within the development. • Denied a request by Henry Yarbrough to paint house number on city street curbs, which he said would help emergency per­ sonnel better identify house destinations. City officials, however, said the painted numbers too often do not last long, they arc useless when covered by snow in the win­ ter. and not all residents take part in the program. Campbell said he opposes anyone pro­ viding such a service for profit on city property. At first it was proposed that Yarbrough's request be referred to staff, but Jaspcrse said, “I don’t know why staff should spend time on this when we're not going to ap­ prove it. It seems to me it's a waste of theit time." • Approved a request from Dale Moras to close off the 400 block of East South Street for a block party Saturday afternoon and evening, Sept. 21. • Agreed to Hastings High School’s an­ nual request to use city streets for the Homecoming parade Friday evening, Sept. 20. • Approved the purchase of a new 2003 Chevy Tahoe fire chiefs vehicle from Bill Seif Chevrolet for $32,671.’92. • Scheduled a workshop on health insur<* I < SUES, continued... the manager a chance to investigate, he filed suit." Hanson’s Aug. 2. 11-page letter to vil­ lage officials accuses Shaw of drinking and driving while off duty, fighting, filing false, in-house complaints against Hanson, show­ ing favoritism toward Sgt. Bey Hudson, re­ peatedly calling in sick or failing to call or show up for wink and reading Hanson’s private mail and e-mail. “1 have also been asked... multiple times why the officers of the LOPD allow the Chief of Police to drive drunk through the village and if it's going to take him killing someone to get something done about it." Hanson stated in the letter. “This seems to be a routine question that keeps arising more and more frequently.” Hanson, who had been fired by Shaw in 1998 but reinstated in 2000 by court order following an unfair labor practice lawsuit, claims that in February Shaw violated the order by failing to update Hanson's records with the Michigan Commission of Law En­ forcement Standards Certification. Shaw reportedly was the only person authorized to provide the updated informa­ tion to MCOLES. Hanson claims Shaw re­ fused to change the date to accurately re­ flect that he had continuous employment from Dec. 14. 1995. to the current date. “He would only change the date to show I had returned back to work at LOPD on March 20, 2000." Hanson wrote in the let­ ter. “This is inaccurate and is violating a written order by MERC to make my em­ ployment record whole’ again.” The "whistleblower” lawsuit asks the court to reinstate Hanson’s job with the Village of Lake Odessa and award back pay for the time he was suspended, said Eardlcy. “He deserves damages for the time off and for the stress for being falsely ac­ cused." she added. Eardlcy reported Monday, however, that Hanson was ordered to return to work, which he did on Sunday. According to Shaw. Hanson’s suspen­ sion had nothing to do with writing the let­ ter, though he would not disclose the real reason for the discipline. When asked if he engaged in the crimi­ nal behavior alleged by Hanson. Shaw re­ plied. "didn’t happen. It’s blatant lies.” He also denies having a drinking prob­ lem. “He’s trying to cloak his misdoings.” said Shaw, adding. I can’t get into those.” Shaw added that Hanson has a history of complaining about his employers. “This is not an isolated incident.” Shaw said. Shaw declined to discuss Hanson’s spe­ cific allegations. According to the lawsuit. Hanson was first hired by the Village of Lake Odessa on Mayor Pro Tem Robert May (second from right) reads a proclamation honoring Mayor Frank Campbell (far right) for his service to Hastings and to the Michigan Municipal League as vice president over the past year while Campbell family members look on. ance with Blue Cross Blue Shield represen­ tatives for 6 p.m. Monday. Sept. 23. • Held a ceremony commemorating the events of Sept. 11. 2001. and honoring lo­ cal public safety employees. David Wren, owner of Wren Funeral Home, presented a special plaque to the city memorializing victims in New York City. Washington D.C. and the rural Pennsylvania county where a plane crashed a year ago. Campbell also received an award for his service to the city as mayor and as vice president of the Michigan Municipal League. “I’m awed by what happened tonight." the mayor said. “I know we argue and dis­ agree sometimes (on the council), but 1 think our town is run good." ’Dec.' 14.1995. to wtttk’part'tittic’aWd lbat ion ndgbtlations Uilh the village.-(Hanson) was elected president/steward of the un­ ion." Right after being named union president. Hanson was fired by Shaw, who claimed various minor disciplinary matters justified the action. Hanson then hired an attorney and after lengthy proceedings regarding accusations of unfair labor practices by Shaw and the in 1997. he became a full-time officer. In 1997. Shaw initially encouraged Han­ son and others in their efforts to start a un­ ion for the police officers of Lake Odessa, according to the suit. "However, during the process of setting up the union. Shaw appeared to change his view about the advisability of a union and began to actively target (Hanson) for un­ warranted discipline and ultimately termi­ nation." the suit states. “During his first un­ See SUES, continued page 19 See cadets commemorate 9-1-1 As members ot the U.S. Navel Sea Cadets. Delton Kellogg Middle School stu­ dents (from left) Colten Porter. Michael Hammond and Mathias Works performed a special flag-raising ceremony Wednesday morning The flag outside the middle school was flown at half-mast during the day to commemorate victims of the Sept. 11. 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. The Sea Cadets, a Navy youth group, are based out of the Naval and Manne Reserve Center in Battle Creek �Essays pay tribute to heroes On Sept. 10, 2001. Hastings High Eng­ lish teacher Martha Gibbons gave an as­ signment to students in her World Litera­ ture class. The students were to write an essay de­ fining heroism. The next day, terrorists struck New York and Washington, and members of Gibbons' lit class watched in horror as hijacked jumbo jets crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Gibbons decided to change the essay as­ signment. Students were allowed to write a short fiction story related to the terrorist at­ tacks. Students responded with a collection of stories, many of which spoke to the hero­ ism of those involved. This year. Gibbons is teaching a class on British literature, and once again asked her students to write about heroism. “Our first unit is on heroes,” she ex­ plained. •’We’ll be reading about British he­ roes through the year.” Students start out reading Beowulf, she said, an epic about a European hero who conquers monsters and dragons. The author is British but is un­ known, Gibbons said. The only original manuscript has been dated from 9(X) A.D. This year, students responded with es­ says that indicated heroism isn't confined to those who save people from death. He­ roes can be found in classrooms, on foot­ ball fields, and many other places where people strive to do their best and make the world a better place, the students said. HHS senior Katherine Boyer, for in­ stance. wrote that there arc many images of heroism, including superheroes like Bat­ man and other “obvious” heroes such as firefighters, police officers, and soldiers, who “risk their lives to make sure we arc not harmed in our homes” or “fly overseas to live in desolate conditions so that no one is harmed on American soil by terrorists." However, Boyer wrote, “teachers, pas­ tors, parents and friends arc some of the other types of heroes. Teachers help get children through tough times and teach them the importance of a good education. Pastors guide sinners onto the righteous path. Parents guide their children on a safe path until they are old enough to take their safety into their own hands. Friends are also heroes in their own way. By consoling and comforting us they keep us from harm­ ing ourselves. “So in this respect, teachers, pastors, par­ ents and friends arc heroes in our lives, ’hcy're not faster than a speeding bullet, or nore powerful than a locomotive, or able io leap tall buildings in a single bound, but they arc the American heroes of today.” When Boyer's mother. Shannon Stoudt. read her daughter’s essay, she said, she was really impressed. People need to be re­ minded, she said, that “we can all be heroes at one time or another in life.” Senior Chris Fairchild also wrote that there arc many definitions of heroism. “In our ever-changing world there still exists some individuals who can be rightly called heroes,” he wrote. “One such exam­ ple is the men and women of our nation's police and fire departments. Another good example is our military forces. These groups of people do what they do for socie­ ty’s sake, for the greater good. They don’t put their time and effort, or even their lives, into their work for money or fame. They do what they do to help us, to protect us. They are truly heroes in that they arc willing to provide for us in every way they can. “Fortunately, they are not the only ones willing to give. Many others help in their own way. making them heroes in (heir own right. Those people who are able to find time to do the little things to help society. Individuals who work for or give contribu­ tions to charities arc one of those groups. “It may not even take as much as con­ tributing money. People who take the time to help their fellow humans are heroes as well. All that it really takes is helping someone when they arc in need. It is those people and more who make up the heroes of our world.” Fairchild asked. “Although heroes are all around us. how do we recognize one? A truly difficult task is deciding what makes someone a hero. What exactly must a per­ son do to become one? Things that make someone a hero arc not physical attributes but something much deeper. “Hundreds of years ago it may have been the knight who could not be defeated, in battle or in competition. Individuals fight­ ing to free their people from an oppressor may have been hailed as heroes. “All it takes to change our views of hero­ ism is a few brief events. For example, the events that unfolded almost a year ago greatly altered the public’s mindset, thus changing or enhancing our concept of hero­ ism." Fairchild said that “as long as there arc people there will always be heroes." What most defines a hero, he said, is “an indi­ vidual’s unconditional desire to help others Short stories written by students during the week of the terrorist attacks poignantly pointed out the sacrifices some make for the good of all. Two stories penned by students in Gib­ bons* 2001 World Literature class as events were unfolding in New York and Washing­ ton follow. (Stories have been edited.) Molly Kruko, 2002 graduate. HHS It was a clear and sunny day on Septem­ ber 11. 2001. Jim Kramer was stuffing his laptop computer into the overhead bin on the 757 that would take him to a business conference in San Francisco. Just a few minutes earlier he had kissed his wife good-bye in the terminal of the Newark In­ ternational Airport. They had just gotten married three months ago. and Jim was so infatuated he was already missing her. He would only be gone three days, but he had his cell phone, so he could call his wife the moment he touched down in California. As he buckled his scat belt, he thought of his wife and the life they would live together in the years to come. The plane was soon airborne and at cruising altitude. The seatbelt light went off. and Jim got up from his scat to use the restroom. As he made his way down the aisle, he noticed two men getting up from their scats and heading toward the cockpit. He thought nothing of it. and continued to the restroom. But as he closed the door, he felt a sudden lurch. He figured it was turbu­ lence and calmed down, but the plane im­ mediately shook again. He decided to re­ turn to his scat, but as he stepped into the aisle, he knew it wasn't turbulence. There were now three men out of their scats. One man was standing in the aisle, waving a ra­ zor blade and shouting at the passengers to stay quiet. Looking over that man’s shoul­ der. Jim could sec the other two men in the cockpit, shouting at the pilots. He knew in­ stantly that he was in great danger, and slowly walked back up the aisle toward his scat. The attacker in the aisle looked omi­ nously at him, but then nodded approvingly as Jim sa‘ down. He buckled his scat belt again, ano prepared for a rough ride. A few minutes later — hours to Jim — his cell phone rang. He answered it quickly, and heard his wife’s voice. She was hysterical, screaming about a hijacked plane crashing in New York City, and the World Trade Center burning. Jim was silent, his face white with shock. “Honey, arc you listening?” his wife cried. “1 have to go. I love you,” Jim replied, and hung up. Somehow, Jim knew he was in for a similar fate as the passengers on the first plane. But oddly, he didn’t fear the certain death that awaited him. A primal instinct had awakened inside of him, and he knew it wasn’t too late for him to stop another trag­ edy from happening. He stood up and be­ gan opening his overhead compartment. The man standing guard began moving up the aisle, shouting angrily. Jim pulled his laptop out of the compartment as the man drew near. The hijacker accosted Jim, tell­ ing him to sit down and not move. Jim turned to face him, and the man raised a knife. Seizing the opportunity, Jim swung his computer, knocked the knife out of the man's hand, then followed up with a blow to the attacker's face. Dazed, the attacker slumped into the aisle. Instantly two more passengers sprang from their scats. One, a man who appeared to be in his 50s, grabbed the knife, and the other, a middle-aged businessman, removed his tic and tied the hijacker's hands behind his back. Startled by the commotion, a hijacker from the cockpit rose from the co-pilot’s chair. Jim and the older passenger with the knife met the attacker halfway. Jim was the first to reach the hijacker, who immediately began to take wild swings with his knife. Jim was cut across the palm as he put his hands up to shield himself, but the other passenger was able to score a hit to the at­ tacker’s abdomen. Clutching his stomach with one hand, the hijacker continued to swing wildly with his other hand. Just then, the plane pitched steeply and all three men lost their balance. The hijacker in the cock­ pit was turning the plane. The older passen­ ger regained his balance and. taking advan­ tage of the confusion, immediately kicked the hijacker in the ribs. The man fell to his knees, the wind knocked out of him. Jim looked away as the passenger began pummcling the attacker with his fists. Jim headed toward the cockpit, grabbing a wine bottle from the stewardess’ cart. The stewardess lay unconscious in a puddle of crimson blood. Jim looked away. Adrena­ line flowing through his body, he thought no more of the stewardess as he continued into the cockpit. He was horrified to see the pilot and co­ pilot both slumped over next to their seats. The remaining hijacker rose from his scat to meet Jim, but Jim was ready with the wine bottle. He struck the man on the side of the head. The hijacker lay on his side, movning. as Jim seated himself in the cap­ tain’s chair. Utterly clueless as to how to fly the plane, Jim tried to radio for help. Then he saw the cut end of a cord dangling by the control stick. His heart sunk. Jim knew nothing about how to fly a jumbo jet. or any plane for that matter. Visions of his wife, his parents and his best friend all flashed before him as he realized what was ahead. Putting aside thoughts of a ghastly crash. Jim experimented with different controls to attempt to maneuver the 757. He tried to wake up the pilot, but got no response. He had no more luck trying to revive the co-pi­ lot. He began to despair, as he had no idea how to land the monstrous bomb that the plane had become. As he settled back into the captain s chair. Jim was suddenly grabbed around the neck. One of the hi­ jackers had regained consciousness and was now fighting Jim for control of the air­ craft. Jim knew that letting the attacker win would mean the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, of people. So with the attacker holding him in a vicious choke hold. Jim grabbed the stick and rammed it all the way forward. The plane nosed dow n and began picking up speed at an incredible rate. With the attacker holding his throat. Jim began to lose consciousness. He did not let up on the stick, however, .nd as the attacker real­ ized how quickly they were losing altitude, he viciously struck Jim in the side of the head, knocking him unconscious. The last thought to go through Jim’s mind was him begging the Lord to watch over his wife and forgive him for what he had done. Jim Kramer was killed instantly when the 757 crashed into a barren field in north­ western Pennsylvania. Although all 45 pas­ sengers perished, this total was small in comparison to the possible devastation that could have occurred if the hijackers had reached their intended destination. Al­ though nobody survived to tell of Jim’s heroic efforts, the United States suffered one less loss on that fateful day. He may never have a ceremony in his honor, nor will any­ body even know what he did. But Jim Kra­ mer is a hero. He counted the cost of saving hundreds of lives, and he did what came naturally to him. All of the people who have given of themselves through this trag­ edy arc heroes, whether they have given time, money, or the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. The United States has not been de­ feated, but instead has been made stronger. It took a tragedy of this magnitude to make Americans realize the true value of their freedom, and we are now one nation again. As long as there are people like Jim in this nation, we will always be the land of the free and the home of the brave. Jessica Roush, 2002 graduate, HHS Hi. My name is Pendope. This is my story about being in the World Trade Cen­ ter when it was attacked and completely de­ molished by terrorists. From this experi­ ence, my life has never been the same. During my years at Glendale High School I was considered a shy girl with no friends. I wore glasses and my clothes — well, let’s just say that my wardrobe didn’t come from Abercrombie or J. Crew. As a senior. I participated in Government Club, Science Olympiad and Youth in Govern­ ment. On weekends I loved to stay home and do my homework and read up on the Essayist Katherine Boyer (left) said there are many types of heroes, including friends. Boyer is pictured with best friend Lindy Jacobs. latest information about government. Dur­ noises or rushing pedestrians. Our debate team stood and watched white-collar work­ ers and women in business attire sophisticatcdly carrying briefcases to their offices. The only noise now was the ringing of phones and the gentle pitter-patter of high­ heeled shoes on the shiny tiled floor. Our tour guide made his way toward us. Mrs. Glawson. our supervisor, shook the guide’s hand. He announced our competition was being held on the 52nd floor. Fifty-second floor! No one could believe it. We piled into the elevator and smiled with excitement. Mrs. Glawson proceeded to tell us that our competition was to begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp. We had time to freshen up and take our places before the first de­ bate was announced. The speaker entered the room and went over the rules of the de­ bate. We all looked at each other with a sense of confidence and motivation. We wanted first place! The speaker took the stand and said. “Bill number one: Abor­ tion.” We all glanced at each other and knew that we could win this topic. Each de­ bate team was allowed three minutes to huddle together before debating. When our time was up, we proceeded to the front of the room to take our place. Every step I took, I became more excited. All I wanted to do was jump up and down and shout at the top of my lungs, “We’re gonna win! Test relevance questioned MEAP science, math scores released by Mary McDonough , Stqff Writer , ; Hastings MEAP scores in math and !sciencc are higher than state averages, while scores for Delton Kellogg arc higher than state averages in math and lower than state averages in science. The science and math scores were re­ ported just recently from tests taken last winter. Usually MEAP results are available in spring. However, math and science tests were new in 2002, and the Michigan De­ partment of Treasury, which administers the MEAPs, had to set new standards as to what was considered passing or not pass­ ing. That meant a summer-long delay before the release of math and science scores. Because the tests are new, scores cannot be compared to last year’s scores. That’s all right with school administra­ tors, who say different groups of students shouldn't be compared anyway, because such comparisons don’t give an accurate picture of student improvement. Such com­ parisons instead assume all students will have the same academic outcomes as long as the same teaching methods are applied, administrators say. After the latest set of figures was re­ leased, Delton Kellogg Middle School Principal Brooke Bailee gave her teachers a chance to compare “apples to apples" by providing' th’ern' with science hnd Writing scores for the san.c students in fifth grade and then eighth grade. Bailee’s comparisons indicated that the eighth graders taking the science test in the 2001-2002 school year had dramatically in­ creased their scores from when they took their first MEAP science test in fifth grade. A total of 62.5 percent met or exceeded state standards in science in eighth grade in 2001-02 compared to only 28.3 percent meeting or exceeding state standards when they were fifth-graders in 1998-99. Bailee said Delton Kellogg Elementary recently adopted new teaching strategics in science that focus more on hands-on learn­ ing, and that may account for the improve­ ment. In writing. 54.4 percent of DK fifth grad­ ers met state standards in 1998-99. In sev­ enth grade two years later, in 2000-2001, 71.6 percent of those same students met state standards. In 2001-2002, 62.8 percent of the DK seventh-graders met state stan­ dards in writing, whereas two years before, in 1999-2000, only 47 percent of those See MEAP, cont. page 20 2,000 roses disappear in one hour It only took one hour for Barlow Florist in Hastings to give away 2.000 roses last week during the shop s seventh annual participation in FTD's Good Neighbor Day. People were lined up along the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open. “There are going to be a lot of happy people in the Hastings area today," one customer re­ marked. That's because people who receive the free flowers are asked to just keep one for themselves and give 11 away to friends, neighbors, homebound peo­ ple and others. In addition. 1,000 carnations were handed out after the roses were gone. Irene Miller (left) of Woodland was one of the carnation recipients. On hand to distribute the flowers when this photo was taken are Davena Shute, new associ­ ate director of Hastings' Alpha Women s Center, Josh Shute and Indya Morton, di­ rector of the Alpha Women's Center. Besides Alpha, other volunteers included young people from the No Limit Youth Ministry at Thomapple Valley Church and five home-schooled students. ing the week. I was busy attending my Youth in Government meetings. One Wednesday, our meeting supervisor excitedly told us we had gotten second place in the previous week’s regional de­ bate. held at a local college. I could not be­ lieve it. Because we got second place, we were invited to participate in a national Youth In Government debate at Neu York’s World Trade Center. On Sept. 11. 2001. our debate team nerv­ ously boarded the bus at our hotel just blocks away from the World Trade Center. The city was congested with cabs, other buses, tourists and business workers scurry­ ing to their destinations. I couldn't hear myself think because of the continuous honking, ringing of cell phones, and loud exhausts from all the different automobiles. After traveling through several one-way streets, our bus finally halted in front of the World Trade Center. We had to all pour out before the drivers behind us became too an­ gry. All 12 of us silently made our way to the front entrance. We were nervous; not one of us said a word. This town was so different from Glen­ dale. No ottc could have imagined how in­ credibly tall the skyscrapers were or the hustle and bustle of the crowds that lined the streets of Manhattan. Inside the trade center, the atmosphere was different. There wejc no loud street my teammates and patted them on the back. I said. “Let's get the show on the road!" As soon as the words were out of my mouth. there was a huge noise and the sky­ scraper started to shake. Everyone in the room was tossed to the floor. Then every­ one started screaming. The building would not stop shaking. Windows were blowing out. 1 could not bclievc^my eyes. Then all of a sudden I stood up and told everyone to listen. “We arc going to be okay,” I shouted. “All we have to do is stick together as a group and make our way down the stairs in a very fast but controlled way.” Everyone agreed. We all crawled to the stairway. As those in front began to go down the stairs, another huge noise started. Now the build­ ing was shaking even more than before and all I could think about was that I was living the last minutes of my life. Trying to keep myself calm and everyone else under con­ trol was very difficult. I shouted. “Every­ one grab each other's hand and slide down the stairs. We need to get out of this build­ ing very fast!” By this time everyone was in a daze. Without disagreement we slid very rapidly down the stairway. It seemed to take for­ ever. Every step I took seemed more and more difficult. I did not know if I would have enough energy to make it. Thinking we were finally on the first floor, we all worked as a team to stand up and exit the building. But to our surprise we were only on the fourth floor. Very discouraged, but trying to keep calm. 1 proclaimed. “The building is calming down now, so find the stairs and run for the doors!” Everyone took a breath and continued. When wc reached the stairs to the first floor, the building began to shake again. Once more everyone was thrown to the ground, but this time with much more force. Now people were coming from every direction. Without any hesitation, my group began crawling down the stairs. Wc could barely sec where we were going. There was so much smoke and ash in the air 1 was feeling the ground in order to find my way. Wc were finally able to reach the first floor. No one said a word; we just ran for our lives and exited the building. Outside, we continued to run away from the debris and glass falling from the build­ ing. To this day I honestly do not know how wc managed to keep our strength to run from the building. We were barely three blocks from it when wc turned around and saw the massive skyscraper crash to the ground. We could not believe we made it out alive. Everyone was thanking me — the four-eyed senior from Glendale High School. I could not believe my ears. For once people looked at me differently — like one of themselves. As each day passed I was thanked for taking control of the group and getting everyone out alive. 1 made many great friends. For many people lives were ended, but for everyone else America was changed forever. As each individual in the building fought for his life, I thank God I nad my classmates with me on the worst day of my life. This awful attack was definitely a wake-up call to our nation. However, wc are strong and will get through this, just like our Youth In Government team did. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 12. 2002 l€TT€RS from our readers Prison life really isn’t that bad To the editor: The week of Aug. 29. I read the letter Hey Mr. Prisoner, how ya doing?” Well. !‘m in my fifth facility since I came down Feb. I. I’m now in the Upper Peninsula, far from my kids, but the phone is the next best thing to being there. My point in writing this letter is more about the letter printed the following week about the w hining and crying just got to be because I hear it a lot in here and outside of here. I too am not happy w ith being here. The food is poor, but far from swill. I’ve been in homes with worse water by far. In my traveles from one facility to anoth­ er. I’ve talked to a great number of inmates, most of whom have been down more than once, and more year’s than they care to count and none have ever spoke of any such conditions, from highest level to the lowest level! The writer of the letter got his number in the late ‘60s. so after 30 years in and out of prison, he should know the way out! The risk of things like rape, disease and beatings are the same for the most part as anyw here else. It happens every day in the world! So for the people who have friends or family in prison, there’s not much more to worry about than if they were home. Prison is more like the summer camp you had to go to when you were a kid. Phone calls inside the state are only S7 for 15 to 20 minutes, so once a month won’t break anyone! My oldest daughter lives in Ohio and to call her cost SI7. She is 18 years old and she tells me to call more often. But once a month is enough for her to spend on me! You can buy televisions, radios, tape players, tapes, etc., so a prisoner is not shut out of the world. You just can’t go to the beach! Always remember, life is good. Some days are just better than others. I’ve always believed that and will continue. Patnck F. Deckel Algonquin Lake has no public access To the editor: In response to the letters that have been written, rebutting my allegations that Algonquin Lake is a private lake. I will clarify my definition of a “private” lake. Technically, there are no real “private” lakes, or those that are privately owned and can be dealt with solely at the owner’s dis­ cretion. All lakes arc subject to the laws and regulations of the DNR and the stale. But certain lakes, like Algonquin, have no publicly accessible land surrounding them, which means unless you arc able to drop from the sky into the water tliere is no legal way for you to access the lake without the permission of one of the property own­ ers around the lake. A public lake has an access where anyone is able to launch a boat or otherwise just occupy the land. The county or the Department of Natural Resources parks and recreation division maintain these public accesses. So. as Mary J. Shields probably knows. I cannot send her any legal information prov­ ing that Algonquin is a private lake, but I welcome her to find a way to access the lake legally without trespassing on private property. Serah Lcpak, Hastings Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. US. Congress ' Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Ray 'jum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Is bombing Iraq overcoming evil? To the editor: President George Bush seems to be plan­ ning to go to war with Iraq. Since 1990 the United States has led a devastating eco­ nomic and air assault on that country, harm­ ing the people of Iraq, instead of Saddam Hussein. Il w ill contribute to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. Bush rationalizes this action as his war on terrorism. So. will attacking Sadam Hussein make them less likely to use terror­ ist techniques to punish the United States for such an attack? Terrorist actions are usually the result of being pushed to the wall. How can we reduce the danger of terror­ ism by Iraq against the United Slates? Iraq has expressed a willingness to talk and has laid out conditions for the return of weapons inspectors. Wouldn't it be wiser and less costly in lives and money to sup­ port the United Nations program for weapons inspection and continue to pursue all diplomatic and non-military solutions to this conflict? Where is George Bush’s religious com­ mittment to Jesus Christ? Whatever hap­ pened to “Thou shall not kill” and "resist not evil, but overcome evil with good?” These are difficult times and require great wisdom and courage to make choices that will bring peace and stability to our world. James and Ruth Pino. Nashville Will thief have conscience? To the editor: I am wilting this in behalf of a friend of mine, and I hope most of you have a guilty conscience, so that you will help us find the person who did this terrible thing. On Aug. 30,1 was rt Elias Brothers hav­ ing breakfast. I am legally blind, have many health problems, and am on disability. I went to the bathroom and when I realized I had left my purse in there, low and behold ail my money was gone. They left my wal­ let and all my prescriptions in the purse. I hope whoever took it has better use for it than me. Remember what goes around, comes around and God knows what you have done. Robin Centeno. Hastings The left still makes a mess of things Dear editor. As wc arrive at the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. I am intrigue J by this latest concept which the liberals have dubbed "racial profiling.” I am not sure, but I believe this translates into strip searching elderly couples and pregnant women while 12 guys named "Achmed" stroll through security and onto the airline of their choice. It really comes as no surprise that we were attacked once Bill Clinton had made a shambles of our military and the CIA has been pretty much sleeping on the job. Is it just me, or is the left w ing grow ing Dr. Forsberg should reconsider To the editor: It was with a heavy heart that I received the news of the resignation of Dr. Peter Fosberg. director of Charhon Park. I have managed a business located near the park for the past 12 years. I have always been very aware that the traffic in and out of the park is a benefit to this business. Since the park has been under the direc­ tion of Forsberg, the park events have been expanded, events have been added.thc parks grounds and buildings have been CORRECTION: Due to a production error, a paragraph was omitted in last week’s story about Barry County’s Central Dispatch (911) Board and the Michigan Communications Directors Association (MCDA) taking SBC Amcritech to court. They arc trying to stop Ameritech from obtaining a tariff that would impose a charge on emergency 911 dispatch centers in the slate every time a wireless 911 call is received. Here is the paragraph that was omitted: “Wc were surprised by it (the lawsuit) be­ cause it’s premature.” said SBC Amcritech spokesperson Denise Koenig. “We’re still reviewing the issue," she went on to say, noting that Ameritech has not filed for a tariff yet, and a proposed cost per cell call has not been determined. A cost study is still underway. 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These are. of course, the same people who gave us tax and spend, abortion, gun control, affirma­ tive action, da) light savings time, the met­ ric system and midnight basketball. The saddest part of all this is that while wc mourn the thousands lost in the attacks. Sept. 11 is being celebrated by Islamics around the world as a "holy day of victory." All I can say is thank God for George W. Bush. I would hate four years of Al Gore Idling us that "Bin Laden has feelings, too!" Michael Combs. Lake Odessa Freedom or security? Arc you willing to sacrifice certain constitutional freedoms in order to gain more secu­ rity in post-Scpl. 11 America? greatly improved and the traffic in and out of these events has risen greatly. Tliis has been a boon for the businesses in our county and for our tax base. I believe that if Forsberg had been allowed to keep managing the park the way he had for the first three years that he held this position, things could no doubt improve beyond our dreams to the point that the park could not only support itself, but maybe even make a "profit.” The Parks and Recreation Commission should only set policy. The parks director should manage. It is obvious that Forsberg had done his job. but the commission has not. It is my hope that Dr. Forsberg will reconsider his resignation before the Sept. 17 board meeting. It is also my hope that the board will recognize that Dr. Forsberg has been an outstanding asset to our county and that they will do everything in their power to persuade him to stay in his present position. Debra Geiger. Lake Odessa MORTGAGE SAI F THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WK OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel L. Moon and Angela H. Moon, Husband and WWe. to The Provident Bank, mortgagee, dated November 12. 1998 and recorded December 4. 1998 in Document Number 1021881. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand One Hundred Five and 2/100 Dollars ($56,105.02) mckxkng interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum. Under tie power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil ba foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue at tie Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on September 26,2002. The premises are located in the Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 220 feet of the North 240 loot of the East 16.02 chains of tie North 24.92 chains of the Southeast 1/4 of tie Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shat be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance wSh MCLA §600.3241a. in which case tie redemption period shall be 30 days from the date al the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in tie event a 3rd party buys the property and tiers is a simultaneous resolution with tie borrower. Dated: August 15.2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Provident Bank, As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 210 0306 (9Z12) HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PuewMb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 . John Jacobs Fradarlc Jacobs PrMKjeni Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Vbung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Bren Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Jake Robinson, Middleville: "How much more security do wc need? Airports arc now safer and border cross­ ings arc being checked. Do we know what more we need to do0 Brandon DeVore. Middleville: “No. Just no!" Jason Rowley. Middleville:' Randy Nisonger. Battle Creek: David Smith. Middleville: Angie Gilbert. Baltimore Tow nship: "Yes. because insuring the safety of others is more important.” "I follow the teachings of the Bible and I have not concerned myself with the response to Sept. 11.” "No. not at all. Our fore­ fathers created a constitution to protect our rights. People who want greater security should find another way in­ stead of limiting our consti­ tutional freedoms.” "It depends on the free­ doms we would be asked Io give up." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m . Saturdays B 30 a nt U Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday September 12. 2002 - Pap* 5 Michigan Campaign Finance Network director speaks: Money still decides election winners and losers by David T. Young Editor Elections still follow the “Golden Rule" these days — he or she who has the gold wins. Richard Robinson, director of the Michi­ gan Campaign Finance Network, told a meager First Friday audience of about a dozen Sept. 6 that despite passage of the McCam-Fcingold law earlier this yea.-, the campaign finance reform issue is like the weather, everybody talks about it, but no­ body does anything. “The area I’m concerned about is Michi­ gan," Robinson said, noting that massive amounts of money were spent in the August primaries for governor, state senate and state representative. “There’s a pretty hostile atmosphere to reform," he said, but he hopes that will change because new faces will come to Lansing next January and some Republi­ cans are joining some Democrats in begin­ ning to understand the problem. However, big money still rules, and most of the winners are the ones with the most loot. The biggest question is what the heavy contributors expect in return for their investments. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jen­ nifer Granholm did not accept public fund­ ing and raised a whopping $5.7 million for her successful campaign over David Bonior and James Blanchard. Blanchard took in about $1.6 million, but about $600,000 came from the “side action of a pressure group known as the Citizens for Responsible Government, led by a cou­ ple of Grccktown entrepreneurs. The two couples were original proponents of casino gambling in Detroit. Bonior raised more than $2 million, nearly a million of that in public funding. Under the rules of public funding of po­ litical campaigns, any $100 contribution can be matched 2 to 1. but there is a cap on how much can be raised by a candidate. The loophole used by some of the wealthier contributors is to start their own Political Action Committee (PAC) and use that for funding and to bankroll “issue ads" that do not specifically support a candidate, but it’s obvious they criticize the opponent. “These issue ads arc the equivalent of a drive-by shooting." Robinson said. “They’re anonymous.” Of all the candidates for governor in the August primary. State Senator Joe Schwarz of Battle Reek, a Republican, took in the Hastings Schools to present annual report The Hastings Area School System’s an­ nual report for the 2001-2002 school year will be presented at the Board of Education meeting Monday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room of Star Elementary School. School reform legislation requires each public school in the state to present an an­ nual report to the public on or before Oct. 15 of each year. Annual reports for individual buildings will be presented on the following dates: Hastings High School. 7 p.m. Wed.. Oct. 2 Central Elementary School. 6:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 Northeastern Elementary School. 6:30 p.m. Tues.. Oct. 8 Southeastern Elementary School, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 Star Elementary School. 7 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8 Pleasantview Elementary School. 6 p.m. Thurs.. Oct. 10 Hastings Middle Schoo), 3:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Oct. 14 GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 to subscribe. "She (Betsy DeVos) can't buy the elections but there appears to be an earnest effort to do just that." -Richard Robinson Richard Robinson, director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, looks a little like an evangelist here while explaining to a First Friday audience the need for changes in the way elections are funded in Michigan. "It’s a sea of mud. It's tough to see if you can follow the breadcrumbs as they go through the forest... These are accounting gimmicks inspired by Arthur Anderson. I can't prove anything but I'm connecting the dots and they're as big as beach balls." -Richard Robinson We make COPIES, including FULL COLOR! J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS North ofHastings on Highway M-43 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real eiLMc adrerhung tn Ah news­ paper is subject to Ae Farr ‘louung Act and Ae Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal io ad«enne “any preference. limitaikM or discrimination based on race, color. reli­ gion. sei. Jundtc.-p, familial status, natmrul origin. age or martial status, or an intention. to nuke any wch prefer­ ence. Itmiiauon or dt>cnmma:»a * Familial statin includes children under theapeof ISkvmg wtAporereioriegrf custodians, pregnant women .<d people sccimrsf custody of children under IS. This newsp-per will not knowingi) accept any advertising for real estate which is in siolaiMM of the law Our readers are hereby inhumed dot all duel, mgs advertised in Ais newspaper are asatlaNe on an equal npjortunrty basis To report discrimination call Ae Fair Housing Center at 616451 •’980. The HUD toll-free tekphone number for the hearing impaired is I-8UH-927- least gold. He raised $250,000 in public funding. “And I’ll bet the ranch there was no side action,” Robinson said of Schwarz’s cam­ paign. “He’s too conservative for me. but he’s a straight shooter." Schwarz was clobbered in the primary by Dick Posthumus, who raised $2.6 mil­ lion, but had a lot of side action that was hard to follow. “It’s a sea of mud," Robinson said. “It’s tough to see if you can follow the bread­ crumbs as they go through the forest... These arc accounting gimmicks inspired by Arthur Anderson. I can’t prove anything, but I’m connecting the dots and they’re as big as beach balls.” Many believe Posthumus has been and will be heavily funded by billionaires Rich­ ard and Helen DcVos, Richard and Betsy DeVos and Jay VanAndcl, all heavily in­ volved with the Amway Corp., headquar­ tered in Ada. very close to Posthumus' hometown of Aho. Betsy DcVos has cham­ pioned a voucher system that would enable public funding of private or religious edu­ cation. When that issue was put on the bal­ lot statewide two years ago. Gov. John Engler opposed it. but Posthumus sup­ ported it. Betsy DcVos. though defeated in her ef­ fort for vouchers two years ago. now is spearheading the Great Lakes Education Project, which Robinson said “threw around considerable weight in the primary races (this year). “She (DeVos) can't buy the elections, but there appears to be an earnest effort to do just that." Robinson said in 62 of the 86 State House primary elections last month, the candidate with the most money won. The same held true for 26 of the 35 primaries for the State Senate. Close to home, Terry Geiger had a big­ ger war chest, but lost to Patty Birkholz in the 24th District State Senate race. The stats arc even more overwhelming at the national level. In 2000, the candidate with the most money, usually the incum­ bent. won 98 percent of the time because challengers find it extremely difficult to raise even a fraction, therefore their mes­ sage isn’t heard often if at all. Contrary to popular belief, Robinson held, it's not unions and corporations that are making campaign financing a big issue, it’s extremely wealthy people who want to push their agendas on society, people like the DcVos family and Domino’s Pizza owner Tom Monaghan, the heaviest funder of Right to Life. Robinson said one Republican state senator told him that DcVos and Monaghan “want to own the entire State Legislature. “This means one thing,” he said. “Wc need to have limits on what an individual can give to a PAC." When asked if it’s mostly Republicans who are beneficiaries of big money. Robin­ son said yes. but there arc some Democrats who reap big bucks, too. Perhaps the most alarming is that justice may be for sale because campaign contri­ butions to Michigan Supreme Court candi­ dates jumped from $286,000 in 1994 to $1.3 million in the year 2CXX). Though each of the justices is listed officially as non-par­ tisan. each is nominated by cither the Democratic or Republican Party. What makes big money for judge races more troubling is that 86 percent of the cases heard in the 1990s in Michigan in­ volved at least one campaign contributor, giving a modern interpretation to attorney Clarence Darrow’s quote from a century ago: “Justice is like sugar or salt. The amount you get is regulated by the amount af money you have.” Robinson said. “Eighty-eight percent of voters in a survey think judges should be independent. We (the Michigan Campaign Finance Network) recommend providing bill public funding for judicial elections." For example, he said, a man named Rob­ ertson filed a suit against Daemlcr-Chrysler, which had made huge campaign contri­ butions to four justices hearing the case. But none of the four recused themselves from hearing the case. “If you’re Robertson, do you feel like you’re going to get a fair hearing?” the guest speaker asked. Robinson outlined four things that need to be done now in Michigan to make elec­ tions fairer and cleaner: • Limit the amount of contributions that can be made to Political Action Commit­ tees. • Limit the amount of contributions to political parties, the “soft" money that most often goes to issue ads. • Close the loopholes on issues advertis­ ing and hold the sponsor accountable for identification. • Insist on total public funding for judi­ cial elections. Robinson also expressed support for a new McCain-Feingold bill that would com­ pel television and radio stations to offer “free air time" in the public interest. He added that such time should not be rele­ gated to 5:30 Sunday morning, like his in­ terview with Rob Bakian on the Michigan Radio Network, which won’t be heard by many. With implementation of these proposals. “I don’t think we’ll level the playing field,” he said. “We’ll just raise the floor for the challengers." “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise. ” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Gayle Welz. "People who know us, know our whole family loves soccer. It’s a great sport, but accidents can happen. That’s why we’re glad we have Dr. Smendik and the Pennock Walk-In Clinic so close by. Dr. Smendik cares for our whole family, knows our histories, listens to our needs and treats us like his only patients. After hours and weekends, when accidents always seem to happen, we go to the Pennock Walk-In Clinic. Whether it’s a cut on the chin or a possible broken bone, the Pennock Walk-In Clinic is fabulous, backed by a full emergency department, surgeons and specialists nearby to handle practically anything. I don't know why anyone in our area would go anywhere else!" Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, pro­ fessional and progressive care. To leant more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. Pennock Partner, Welz Family, Middleville, MI Douglas Smendik, M.D., Family Practitioner Pennock HEALTH Ortners in V“so0’ VICES , otofe»ion11’ Pr°8r«siv, V 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �rmi - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 Frank W. Thompson FREEPORT - Frank W. Thompson, age 86, of Freeport, died Saturday, Sept. 7. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Thompson was bom on March 23. 1916 in Bowne Twp., Kent County. MI. the son of Henry B. and Clara (Moore) Thompson. He was raised in the Bowne Township/Frccport areas and attended the Lowe School in Bowne Township, graduat­ ing in 1935 from Freeport High School. He was married to Pauline 1. Moore on Oct 15,1 937. Mr. Thompson farmed in the Freeport area, also farmed in Rutland Township. He worked at the former Blair’s Feed Store in Hastings, the former Cut-Rate Shoe Store in Hastings for 14 yeras, and in 1962 pur­ chased the Virgil Woods Grocery Store in Freeport. He then owned and operated the store under the name of “Thompson’s” until closing the store in 1972. He worked as a custodian at the Freeport school for 15 years, retiring in 1978. He attended the Faith Bible Church, for­ mer member and past president of the Freeport Businessmen’s Ass'n. a former member of the Freeport Village Council and enjoyed playing golf. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife. Pauline; sons. Dennis (Jean) Thompson of Goshen. IN and Thomas (Jeanne) Thompson of Freeport; daughters. Ellen (Keith) Near of Hamilton. Ml and Karen (Rick) Pennington of Hastings; 10 grand­ children; 17 great grandchildren; an broth­ ers. Gerald Thompson of Grand Ledge and Willis Thompson of Charlotte. Services were held Monday. Sept. 9. 2002 at the Faith Bible Church. Pastor G. Shane Lewis officiated. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Additional Obituaries on pages 16 and 17 Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... QI 1MBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH HEASANTVIKW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Paslor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sun­ day School 11:00 aan.: Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-ll am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 9275 S ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 am. and 11 .*00 a.m.; Confession Satur­ day 330-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pm. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.: Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings al cor­ ner of Mill St) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sundav School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.. Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesdry Bible Study and Prayer 7:20 p.m. All ages always EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center Su (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Ft. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Vbetbcrg. Director Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 a.m. of Music. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour. 1130 am. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 am; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible IM p.m. ' a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pan. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices -9:15 a_m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hintwick 948-9604. Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service: 730 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family­ Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-fiUed church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 am. 630 pm; Wed. 6:30 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ase.. Hastings. Ml 49058. <269) 945-2938. Min­ ister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a.m.; Worship 1130 am. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 1130 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 W OODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. This information on worship services is ’ WREN H NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • -prescriptions' - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan Hastings fiber glass products. inc. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f I Nakie Lee (Nick) Nakia Lee (Nick) Chippewa. age 26. for­ merly of Hastings, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 31. 2002. He was bom March 31. 1976 in Grand Rapids. Mich., and was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Nick was an accom­ plished snowboarder and amateur bullrider. He loved to attend pow-wow’s. and was a traditional dancer. Nick was a loving husband, father, son. brother and uncle. He is survived by his wife, Mary Chippewa; daughter. GivinSpirit; step-chil­ dren. Jesse and Harley; mother and step­ father, Mr. and Mrs. George (Mary) Yannott Jr.; sister, Mrs. Robert (Stella) Memberto; nephew. Rytm Memberto; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; an uncle. John Chippewa; and an aunt, Gail Chippewa. A traditional funeral ceremony was held at the Medicine Lodge in Pewshawbestown on Sept. 3, 2002. HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHLRCH Comer of Slate Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Gnybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 a.m.. !0:0G10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 1130 a.m.-l2:15 p.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday School. Our New- Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us al 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday. Sept 12 5:45-7:00 p.m. Handbell Work­ shop. 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting. Friday. Sept 13 - 6:30-10:00 p.m. Rock Group. Saturday. Sept. 14 9:00 a.m. Highway Clean-up: 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Sept. 15 - 8:00 A 10:45 a.m. Wor­ ship; 9:30 -im.. Sunday School; 1:00 p.m. Youth Group Rally Day; I: 45 p.m. Crop Walk. Monday. Sept. 16 - 7:00 p.m. Vision for Grace Team. Tuesday. Sept. 17 730 p.m. Congregation Council; 7: 00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Sept. 18 - 1030 am. Healthy Families; 10:00 a.m. Word watchers; 7:00 p.m. Wor­ ship; 8:00 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am. ■ LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. p.m. Jesus Cub for boys & girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose Mac-' Donald. An oasis of God's love. provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses A ’ten Q)bitun’iies FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616)945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Inlcnm Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark PreSchool. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries. Thursday. Sept. 12 - 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal ■ Sanctu­ ary. Sunday. Sept. 15 - 8:30 am Chancel Choir. 9:00 a.m. Tradi­ tional Worship Service - in Sanc­ tuary; 9:20 a.m. Children's Wor­ ship; 1030 a.m. Coffee Hour Dining Room; 10:10 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship; I1: 50 am. Children's Worship. 12:30 p.m. Special Meeting of the Congregation. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 10:30 Service is hroad cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Sept. 16 - 6:00 p.m. Barry County Farm Bureau Annual Dinner - Sharpe Hall; 7:30 p.m. Trustees meeting Lounge. Tuesday. Sept. 17-6:15 a m. Men's Bible Study - Lounge. Wednesday. Sept. 18 - 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Class­ room. Maurice W. Morton HASTINGS - Maurice W. Morton, age 57. of Hastings, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 at the Mayo Clinic-Si. Mary’s Hospital. Rochester. MN. Mr. Morton was bom on May 28. 1945 in Huntington. Ind., the son of George and Marie (Yentes) Morton. He was raised in the Huntington. IN area and attended schools there, graduating in 1963 from Huntington High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from Sept. 23. 1965; served during the Vietnam War and concluded his Reserves obligation Sept. 26. 1986. He was married to Esther Bustos on Aug. 30. 1969 and moved to the Hastings area in 1976 from Nashville where he had lived for six years. He lived in St. John’sfor about a year before moving to Nashville. He was employed at the Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville for the past 32 years. He was a former member of the Clear Creek United Brethren Church in Huntington. IN. He enjoyed target shoot­ ing. boating, and water skiing. He was a member of the Barry County Conservation Club and enjoyed collecting various collec­ tables. Mr. Morton is survived by his wife. Esther; son. Brian (Indya) Morton of Hastings; daughter. Angela Vann of Hastings; two grandsons. Christofer Morton and Andrew Vann; and three grand­ daughters. Corrin and Catherine Morton and Sarah Vann. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers. James and Merritt Morton; and sister. Beverly Monon. Services were held Tuesday. Sept. 10. 2002 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Patchett officiated. Burial was at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery with military’ honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Cardiac Care Unit-Mayo Clinic-St. Mary’s Hospital. Rochester. MN. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Ruth Tangerstrom MANISTEE - Ruth Tangerstrom. age 79. of Manistee, died Tuesday. Aug. 27. 2002 at West Shore Medical Center in Manistee after an extended illness. She was bom March 24. 1923 in Manistee Township on a dairy farm, the daughter of Felix and Myrtle (Young) Tangerstrom. The family moved to Manistee tn 1927 and she attended Manistee Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1940. She received a bachelor of science degree in early education from Western Michigan University and master of arts degree in 1961. She also spent two summers at the University of Colorado in Boulder and took extension courses from Michigan State University. Ruth taught kindergarten at Central School in Hastings for 34 years in one of the most unique kindergarten rooms in Michigan. She retired in 1979 because of her health. She was honored May I. 1979 on Law Day by receiving the Liberty Bell Award from the Barry County Bar Association for outstanding community service. She was Grand Marshall of the Hastings Christmas Parade invited by the Chamber of Commerce. Ruth was a life-long member of the Methodist Church. In her youth she held several local, district and conference offices. She taught Sunday School and was a member of the Administrative Board for many years. She was a member of the Manistee United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Carlotta Circle. She was a member of the NEA and MEAR, MARSP. Manistee Fine ARts, Delta Kappa Gamma Psi Chapter. Manistee County Historical Society and the Manistee Civic Players. Ruth was an avid knitter. She knitted hundreds of hats for the nursery at West Shore Medical Center and Love for Children. She enjoyed knitting Scandina­ vian designs and Christmas stockings. She also did crewel embroidery and counted cross stitch. She loved baking and garden­ ing. especially roses. She is survived by her special sister. Charlotte Franckowiak of Manistee; nephew Daryl Fairchild of Allentown. Penn.; niece. Denise (Don) Bums of Manistee; six grand nieces and nephews; nine great grand nieces and nephews and many cousins. She is also survived by her extended family, the Dr. Russell Siebert family of Kalamazoo, as well as many for­ mer students. Ruth was preceded in death by her par­ ents; a sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Don Fairchild; a brother-in-law, Leonard Franckowiak; an infant sister and a niece. According to her wishes. Ruth’s body has been donated to the University of Michigan for scientific research. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002 at the Manistee United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Jaquish officiating. The family suggests that those wishing to remember Ruth consider a gift in her mem­ ory for either the Manistee United Methodist Church or the Ruth Tangerstrom Memorial Scholarship in care of the Hastings Enrichment Foundation for Hastings Area Public Schools, 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings. MI 49058. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the memorial service. The Johnson Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements. Kenneth Davis HASTINGS - Mr. Kenneth Davis, age 80. of Hastings, died Sunday. Sept. 8, 2002 al Spectrum Health-Buttcrworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Mildred E. Ward HASTINGS - Mrs. Mildred E. Ward, age 82 of Hastings, died Wednesday, September 11,2002 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Steven Michael! Kilmartin MIDDLEVILLE - Steven Michael Kihnartin. age 22. of Middleville, died Saturday. Sept. 7. 2002. Steven was bom on March 15. 1980 in Oak Lawn. III., the son of Edward and Janet (Madden) Kilmartin. He was raised in the Chicago. IIIJMiddle\-ille. Mich, areas and attended St. Mary’s Star of the Sea School in Chicago and Thomapple-Kellogg Schools in Middleville where he played on the ninth grade football team. Steve is survived be his mother. Janet (Darrell) Oldham of Middleville; father. Ed (Betty) Kilmartin of Chicago; sister. Stephanie Kilmartin of Middleville; grand­ parents. Marilyn and Edward Madden of Chicago. Elizabeth and John Kilmartin of Orland Park. III., Neoma and Elmer Oldham of Amarillo. Texas; cousin and best friend. Brian Konet; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of friends. Visitation will be Wednesday. Sept II. from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. 2002 at Middleville First Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce N. Slewart offici­ ating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Victim’s Advocate Program. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Ruth E Vamcy. died Sunday. Sept. 8,2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom Feb. 5, 1908. the daughter of William H. and llene (Gillespie) Cogswell. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1926. She worked at the Nashville Bank, and was a member of the former Martin Comers United Methodist Church as well as the Women’s Society of Christian Services. Mrs. Varney married Owen L. Varney and he died July 20. 1976. She was a home­ maker who enjoyed cooking, baking, and taking care of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band; two grandchildren. Michael Lee Varney and David Robert Varney; brother. Lloyd Cogswell; sisters. Reva Schantz. Carrie Endres, and Dorothy Wolfe. Surviving are sons, Robert (Ardeen) Vamcy of Nashville, Lyle (Norma) Varney of Nashville; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; four great-great grandchil­ dren; brother. George Cogswell; sisters. Ruby (Clarence) Curtiss of Hastings, Greta Endres of Lake Odessa; sister-in-law, Marjorie Vamcy of Hastings; several nieces and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday. Sept. 12, 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Russell Sarver officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. John Gordon Plumber DELTON - John Gordon Plumer of Delton passed away September 4, 2002. John was bom in Lee. New Hampshire on December 22, 1947, the son of Harry and Geneva Plumer. John was a member of the National Rifle Association, he was a model car enthusiast, he collected Hot Wheel cars and enjoyed working on cars. John will be remembered for his sense of humor and enjoyment of practical jokes. He is survived by his special family: Dawn Obcrhauscr, Arlene L. Ganson, Arlene L. Abbott and family, Vcrn Thomson and Donny & Chris Thomson. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday. September 7. 2002 at 11:00 A M. at Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 - Page 7 SodttL .......... Henneys to celebrate golden anniversary O’Donnells to mark 40th anniversary Mike and Beverly O’Donnell will celebrate their 4()th wedding anniversary September 15. 2002. They have two sons. Perry and Rus O’Donnell and one grand­ daughter. Justine O’Donnell, all of the Hastings area. Brooks-Dunkelberger plan to marry Sept. 28 Robert and Cynthia Brooks are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Brooks to Justin Dunkelberger. Justin is the son of Willett and Cathy Cole, and Norman Dunkelberger. A Sept. 28 wedding is planned. Witheys have five generations The five generations of Withey’s include mother. Kathy Rollins, grandmother. Sandy Rollins, great gram. Jean Withey. Gunner Tobias, and great great gram. Virginia Thomas. Richard (Dick) and Ella (Heacock) Henney of Hastings w ill observe their 50th wedding anniversary September 18, 2002. They have three sons, Robert (Karen) Henney of Hastings. James (Debra) Henney of Hastings, and Thomas (Max Stanton) Henney of Hastings. They also have five grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren with one arriving in May 2003. A card shower would be appreciated in their honor. Cards can be sent to their home address at: 5574 Hart Road, Hast­ ings, Mich. 49058. Ralph and Mary Lou (Eggleston) Schantz of Middleville will observe their 50<h wedding anniversary September 6, 2002. Relatives and friends are invited to join them at an open house, hosted by their family on Saturday. September 7. 2002 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the UAW Local Hall, 295 Washington Street. Middleville. They have five children — Greg and Cindy Wieck. Lloyd and Dawn Kilmer. John and Doris Schantz. Randy Schantz, and Bob and Karen Nicholson. They also have seven grandchildren and one great­ grandson. Please, no gifts. Oasters marking 50 wedded years Francis Hengesbach turned 90 Aug. 30 Roland and Marilyn (Martin) Oaster of Hastings will celebrate their Golden Wed­ ding Anniversary September 12. 2002. The Rev. Leason Sharpe married them at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The couple are the parents of Debra (Tom) Cleveland and Valerie (Jim) Christensen. They have five grandchildren - Stacey (John) Baker. Martin. Tadd, Tara and Bridy Francis Hengesbach. former Hastings resident, celebrated his 90th birthday on Aug. 30. 2002. Mr. Hengesbach, who was a POW in WWII. moved to Hastings in 1954 where for many years he co-owned and operated the Fisher-Hengesbach Ford Agency. He and his wife. Anne, currently reside at ! ’.67 Albury Avenue, Spring Hill. Florida 34606. Jerry and Susan Punch of Okemos arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Janelie Catherine to Jason Conrad Beeler, sojiof Conrad Beeler (Diane Beeler) oPW&yville and Billie Taylor (Ron Taylor) of Hastings Janellc graduated from Okemos. She attended MSU and received her bachelors in accounting. Janellc is currently em­ ployed at Pricewater House Coopers in Detroit. Jason graduated from Hastings High School. He attended MSU and received a bachelors in manufacturing engineering and a masters in manufacturing manage­ ment. He is currently employed at General Motors. An Oct. 19th wedding is being planned at St. Martha’s Church in Okemos. Christensen and three great-grandchildren Kendra. Ian and Seth Baker. /fed GIRL, Madison Marie, bom at Bronson Hospital on July 29, 2002 at 7:01 p.m. to Matthew and Lisa Mace of Portage. MI. Weighing 6 lbs. II ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Phil and Laura Metzger of Nashville and David and Kathy Mace of Nashville. GIRL, Caitlin Ann Coppess, bom Aug. 20. 2002 to Chad and Tricia Coppess of Mears. MI. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Marsha and LaVon Hamp of Sunfield. MI, Shirley and John Fiechter of Ossian, Ind. and Bob and Donna Coppess of Alaska. Helen Wait is 90 Sept. 14 Mildred Wiley marks 93 years Ron and Connie Witzel married Sept. 15. 1962 in Glenwood. III. at St. John’s Church. Together, they have resided in Hastings for the last 23 years. Ron and Connie have three children and four grand­ children. The couple’s marriage has been an example of true love and commitment for everyone in the family. Congratulations and love from your kids! The children of Clarence and Joellen Lancaster will hold an open house on Sun­ day. Sept. 15, 2002. Sha-Bang begins I p.m. at the 138 Union Hall in Hastings (comer of Apple and Church). Clarence and Joellen (Mix) were married on Sept. 12. 1952. The couple have four children - Chuck of Killeen Texas, Jerry of Hastings, Dawn of Delton, and Star of Grand Rapids. Grand­ children Ed. Kent, Adam and Bradley. No gifts, please. Punch-Beeler to be wed Oct. 19 Schantzes to observe golden anniversary Witzels to celebrate 40th anniversary Lancasters wed 50 years ago today GIRL, Kennedi Taylor, bom at Butterworth Hospital on July 25, 2002 at 11:42 a.m. to Ryan and Gwen Young of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Deb Jeurink of Middleville and Richard and Rhonda Young of Grand Haven. GIRL, Hannah Ren^ Hummel bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Aug. 16, 2002 al 11:19 a.m. to Shannon and Amanda Hummel of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Helen Wait to celebrate 90th birthday Sept. 14th. Her family is sponsoring a card shower. If you’d like to send a card, address is 14231 Nash Highway. Lake Odessa. MI 48849. Mildred Wiley celebrated her 93rd birth­ day on Friday. Sept. 6. Milred is a longtime Middleville resident. Family gathered together for dinner and cake. Plans are for Mildred to begin her 94th year enjoying Heritage Days in Middleville. Know this t bubbtygal?/; Pleasejoin us In wishing <4 our granddaughter a \ Happy Iff* Birthday, A 7Oc UtdC fftd * NOTICE /h<wtlA$e {licensee Brian Eugene Noyes. Delton and AngelaLynne Liedeke. Delton. Matthew Jay Dykstra. Middleville and Melissa Ann Hain ••ond. Middleville. Jason Melvin Haight. Hastings and Jessica llene Begcrow. Hastings. Jerrod Frederick DuBois. Nashville and Melinda Kay Meaney. Nashville. William Arthur Cridler. Hastings and Elizabeth Anne Irland-Smith. Flint. John Hcrshel Modcn. Shelbyville and Wend) Lee Laraway. Shelbyville. Darrell Duane Meyers. Hastings and Candace Ann Finnerty. Hastings. Carroll Dallas Conklin. Hickory Comers and Sharon Elizabeth Walker. Grand Rapids. James Herbert V ander Mcy. Hastings and Beverly Ann Schreur. Grandville. Christopher Lee Duron Speed. Shelbyville and Amber Jean Stauffer. Shelbyville. Michael D. Hang. Delton and Christina J. Morrison. Delton. The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20. 2002. now Udon Pride DOODLE SOUPS Need a HOMECOMING dress? ’7.50 Coll for appointment DAVID’S BRIDAL A WWMO'i > * THE MAT IXTAITTMEVT STW.S Wedding Consultant HOUSE FOR SALE Grand RAfXiS. 49512 (616) 222-3966 within city limits of Hastings 819 E. Madison Clair* Cer.terpomt'j Mil. 3665 2Bth St SE nj. |_________________________________ Two bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinished basement. New roof on garage and house, new outside plumbing. Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpel in both bedrooms. living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Also, all of interior has been freshly painted jf\ situ reict san mice '2.95 '325 NOTICE ANNES HEALTH FOODS | Phone: 1-616-262-9702 Seller: Malachi King *Asking Price: $80.000 MnVM yum Heritage nenioyi Crackers Cereal .RATUeAL FOOD .VITAMIBS (ilb)M5-MZ5-PrK«S*dt»Mf Swboled Sat 10-6. Sun 12-6 .MIMS The Barry County Board of Commissioners are se«King interested citizens to serve on the Family Independence Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20, 2002. �Page B - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J Nottke and Brea O. Nottke. husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated September 14. 2000. and recorded on September 21. 2000. in Document No. 1049791. Barry County Records and re­ recorded on August 16. 2002. in Document No 1065765. Barry County Recons Michigan, jn which said mortgage there is cla med to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety-Si* Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 89/100 ($96,580.89) dollars, including interest at 12 390% per annum Under the power of sale contained ;n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan on Thursday. October 10. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry and State of Michigan and are described as: Lot 3. 8 and the North 1/2 of Lot 2 except the East 14 feet. Block 19 Eastern Addition according to the recorded Plat thereof. A/k/a 326 E. Bond St. Hastings. Ml 49058. Parcel ID: 08-51-220­ 106-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period sha*l be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 26. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee Keith A. Sotiroft. Esq. Sotiroff & Abramczyk. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste. 444 Bingnam Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (1CY3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara Jeanne Cassin (original mortgagors) to Saxor. Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27. 1998, and recorded on November 10. 1998 as Document No 1020656 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Bank, suc­ cessor by merger to Chase Bank of Texas. National Association (formerly named Texas Commerce Bank National Association) as Custodian. Assignee by an assignment dated October 27. 1998. which was recorded on November 10. 1998. as Document No. 1020657 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 35/100 dollars ($306.47635). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Said Mortgage partially released in Partial Discharge of Mortgage recorded as Document No. 1085161. Barry County Records. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be >oreciosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as PARCEL 1: PARCEL B: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Bendere Road which Is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 1328.22 feet, and East 210.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 feet along said centerline: thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 688.83 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to a tras erse line along 'Little Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 27.26 feet; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236.65 feet to the ter­ minus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847.40 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to the place of beginning Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge except the West 150 feet. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 feet thereof as Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement for ingress and ogress as described below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. Except the West 150 feel. PARCEL C: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1328.22 feet and East 420.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36: thence East 249 40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 594.13 feet to a traverse line along "Little Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688 83 feet parallel to the West line of said Section »o the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33 00 feet thereof as Bendere Road, also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as descnbed below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW­ ING EASEMENT Being in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, more particu­ larly described as being 20.00 feet on each side of the following described centerline for ingress and egress to be used with others: Beginning al a point on the centerline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds east 1328.22 feet and East 650 00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees West 190.00 feet, thence Sour. 47 degrees West 180.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees West. 125.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated August 29 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fife *200214867 Gators (9/26) SYNOPSIS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 4. 2002 Called to order at 7 30 p m Pledge of Allegiance Answering to roll call Flint Bellmore Lyons Rogers McKenna. Greenfield. Viimont and four (4| 2003 Budoet Workshop; The board dis­ cussed each budget item and made proposed adjustments The Public Hearing will be held at the Regular Board Meeting on September 11 2002 Motion by McKenna supported by Bellmore to adjourn at 9 00 p.m Ayes all Nays none CAR­ RIED. Respectfully submitted Robin E McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Roger Viimont. Supervisor (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of & mortgage maue by Douglas R. Baker and Melissa M Morgan (original mort­ gagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 10. 1995. and recorded on March 14. 1995 m Liber 626 on Page 520 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to GE Capital Mortgage Services. Inc.. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated Apnl 29. 1996. wmch was recorded on May 8. 1996. in Liber 659 on Page 705. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX AND 39/100 dollars ($51,086 39). including mte'est at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 3.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North one hall of the following descnbed premises: Beginning in the center of the highway running through the East one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and 1 chain North of the Section line between Sections 6 and 7. running thence Westerly 2 1/2 chains, thence Southerly parallel with said highway 1 1/4 chains to said Section line, thence West along said Section line 3.61 chains, thence North 72 links to the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad for a place of beginning, thence in an Easterly direction to a point 1 chain North and 2 1/2 chains Westerly of the point of beginning, thence Easterly 2 1/2 chains, thence Northeasterly 2 chains parallel with said highway, thence Westerly 5.34 chains, thence Southwesterly 3.16 chains along the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such saie. Dated August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Dolphins 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200224121 Dolphins (9/19) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brian W. Stickler and CynJiia F. Stickler, husband and wife to New Century Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 20. 2001 and recorded on September 6. 2001 in Document No. 1066025 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S. Bank. N.A., os Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Series 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, by assignment dated July 24. 2002 and recorded August 12. 2002 in Document No. 1085433. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty Three and 08/100 dollars ($204,443.08). including interest at 10.50% per annum Under the j»wer of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 56 seconds East along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 1318 77 feet of the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section; tnence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 59 seconds East along the East line ot the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Section 675 72 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West 1188 76 feet to the centerline of West Loop Road (66.00 feet wide); thence North 47 degrees 53 minutes 14 seconds West along the centertine of West Loop Road 280.00 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 46 seconds East 651.68 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 24 seconds East 613.43 feet to the place of beginning Subject to highway rights over the Southwesterly 33.00 feet thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 20. 2002 U.S. Bank N.A . as Trustee for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C 36150 Dequindre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 111 Our File No. 834.2100 (9/26) SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Sept. 3. 2002 Board members and 17 othurs present Correspondence read Department reports received Mowing hay at mini-park approved Received request from Circle Inn for approval of 25 sites addition to mobile home park. Budget amended Chose not to participate in proposed automat­ ic aid agreement with Thomapple Township Bills read and approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by Lmda Blackmore Supervisor Special Meeting Sept. 5. 2002 Board members present Blackmore Harper. Ritchie. Stanton Purpose of meeting To consider a requested zoning change from R-3 to MHP by property owner Jodi VanHuisen Board viewed the property Motion passed to support the change Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (9/12) Mortgage Sale THiS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert R. Lampert, unmarned. to EquiCfecit Corporation of Ml. mortgagee, dated November 4. 1999 and recorded December 8. 1999 in Instrument No 1038889, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York, acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee for EQCC Trust 2001 ■ 2, by assignment dated and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Fifty and 90/100 dollars ($37,050.90) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings tn Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 24. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant North 1152.83 feet from the Southwest Comer of the Northwest 1/4 of said section 5. thence East, on line which if extended would go through the center of an existing Garage. 116.50 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 12.7 feet; thence East 40.00 feet; thence North 12.7 feet; thence West 40.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of ’he sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated. September 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York, acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee for EQCC Trust 2001-2. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 231 1503 (10/10) AnEMRIlNG_IQ_CQLLLGJ.APEflI.Aai INfQRMATIQN OBTAINED WILL BEJJ.SED MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made tr Kathleen A. Mann, a married woman and Ora (. Mann, a marned man. hus­ band and wife, to toncord Funding Corporation, mortgagee, dated October 30. 1997 and record­ ed November 20. 1997 in Inst * 1004420. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee, f/k/a Bankers Trust Company of California N.A. by assignment dated October 30.1997 and recorded on June 19.1998 in Inst.* 1G13775. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($63,542.52) including inter­ est at the rate of 12 79% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan al 1:00 p.m. on September 19. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 18. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, descnbed as follows; Commencing at the West 1/4 post of said Section 18 and running thence North 1719 feet along the West line of said Section 18 to a point which hes 388 feet North of the North 1/8 line as occupied, of said Section, thence North 69 degrees. 29 min­ utes. 10 seconds. East 30 69feet to the center of Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning, thence Northeasterly 299 88 feet along the center of said highway on the arc of a curve to the right of radius 1041.74 feet, the chord of which bears North 22 degrees. 10 minutes 20 seconds. East 298.75 feet; thence East 1208.5 feet more ex less along the North line of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 18. to the West 1/8 line of said section; thence North 664 feet more or less along said 1/8 line to the North line of said Section 18; thence East 427 feet along said North line of Section 18; thence South 936 feet; thence South 89 degrees. 29 minutes. 10 seconds West 1748 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: August 15. 2002 ORLANDS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Company, as Custodian or Trustee, fka Bankers Trust Company of California N A As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.1536 (9'12) by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Solitary candle Dear Annie: A friend sent this poem to me. and I am hoping you will print it in your column in honor of September II. How about it? - Internet Fan in Chicago. Dear Fan: h’s perfect. Thank you. A Solitary Candle By Deborah Whipp of Tallahassee, Fla. A solitary candle A humble, quiet token The merest spark of hopefulness That left the dark unbroken It whispered to the empty night Of innocence too brief Of bravery midst adversity Of anguished souls in grief Through tear-dimmed eyes it shimmered A solemn, lonely flame Its whisper caught the evening breeze And soon more candles came A thousand burning candles A golden, shining sea Lit a nation’s darkened heart Revealing unity. ‘Unity Spirit’ Dear Annie: As we mark the first an­ niversary of the attacks on September 11. we wanted your readers to be aware of an opportunity to both honor the victims and improve the quality of life in their own communities through a volunteer program called Unit in the Spirit of America. Although the physical centers on this at­ tack are in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, the human tragedy for the friends and families who lost loved ones that day touches every state in our nation and 88 countries around the globe. The bipartisan Unity in the Spirit of America Act. which we sponsored and which was signed into law by President Bush in January, gives everyone a chance to create a living memorial to the victims of September 11. Here’s how it works: Neighborhood as­ sociations. non-profit organizations, houses of worship, locai businesses or just friends and neighbors can choose some kind of vol­ unteer project that will improve the quality of life in their communities and promote unity. Projects can include things like cleaning up a park, creating a playground or mentoring students. Each community decides what kind of project best fits local needs, and the pro­ jects will be dedicated to specific victims of the attacks. The names are being assigned by the Points of Light Foundation, which is taking registrations on its Web site www.usa.pointsoflight.org - or by phone at 1-800-VOLUNTEER (1-800-865-8683). Together, these individual projects will span our country and collectively form a national monument to all those who died. Already. 300 projects, representing 62.000 volunteers across 32 states, are underway. Please consider joining them by getting to­ gether with your friends, neighbors and coworkers to create your own local memo­ rial to the global tragedy of September 11. Show the world our Unity in the Spirit of America. Sincerely. - Senator Debbie Slabenow (D-Mich.). Senator Jon Kyi (RAriz.). LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION to effect a merger Notice is hereby given by Sand Ridge Bank. 2611 Highway Avenue. Highland. Indiana 46322, that rt has applied to the Federal Reserve System to merge Bnght National Bank. Flora. Indiana and National Bank of Hastings. Hastings. Michigan with and into Sand Ridge Bank. The Federal Reserve System considers a number of factors in deciding on whether to approve the application, including the record of performance of the applicant in helping to meet the local credit needs You are invited to submit comments cn this application, in writing, to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. PO Box 6387. Cleveland. Ohio 44101-1387. The comment penod will not end before October 17. 2002. and may be some­ what longer The Federal Reserve board’s Policy Statement regarding notice of Applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures, or if you need additional information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Ruth Clevenger. Assistant Vice President, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. 216-579­ 2392 The Federal Reserve System will consider your comments and any request for a heanng on the application if they are received by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on or before the last date of the commant period. Sand Ridge Bank. Highland. Indiana Bright National Bank. Flora. Indiana National Bank of Hastings. Hastings. Michigan (10/17) Dear Sen. Slabenow and Sen. Kyi: Thank you for your excellent letter. It’s wonderful that every citizen can have the opportunity to do something to honor the victims of September 11. We hope they will contact your Web site or call your toll-free number today. On the rocks Dear Annie: I have been married to ’’Jane’’ for four years. Two months ago. she told me she was no longer in love with me and wanted a divorce. W’e separated, but now she says she wants to try again. Jane moved back into our house last week, but not into my bed. We have had no intimate contact since she returned, and although it drives me crazy, it doesn’t bother her in the least. Any attempts at sex or even cuddling are turned down. Jane admitted she kissed my best friend several times while we were having trouble. She has apologized, but I can’t be sure it won’t happen again. I have tried to be a good husband. We have no children, al­ though we had discussed having kids some­ time down the road. Now. she won’t discuss our future at all. Jane and I get along OK. We have been seeing a marriage counselor, but it doesn’t seem to be working. How long should 1 wait before I give up? It appears to me that Jane is not all that interested in being mar­ ried. at least not the way I understand mar­ riage. I get the distinct impression she’d rather be single. Do you think this can work for us. or should I just call it a day and move on? Still Trying in Seattle. Dear Seattle: Please give it a little more time. Counseling usually takes longer than two months, and Jane obviously needs to work out some problems she has with the marriage. If you are not making progress, try a different marriage counselor before throwing in the towel. Closet Christian Dear Annie: I am 13 years old and have recently become a Christian. I am afraid to tell my parents. My sister is an atheist, and I suspect my parents are, too. I have to keep my Bible hidden where no one will find it. I am proud of my newfound religiousness and would like to attend church. However. I feel uncomfortable discussing this with my parents. I know Christians are supposed to suffer, but I’m not sure if I’m supposed to suffer by having to worship in secret or if the suffering is supposed to be my parents’ reaction. Please tell me what to do. - Trying Hard in Houston. Dear Houston: Talk to your parents, and bring a friend for moral support. Whether or not they approve, they probably want to know what is going on in your life. Please give them the opportunity to discuss this and understand your feelings. The disinvited Dear Annie: My parents and I were re­ cently invited to a wedding. We have known the parents of the groom for many years and accepted the invitation promptly. My parents are senior citizens, and I planned to drive them to the out-of-state re­ ception. I also sent the bridal couple an ex­ travagant wedding gift. Two weeks before the wedding, the groom's parents phoned my folks and asked if I would please slay home. They said all the tables al the reception were set for eight or IO people, and since I was single. I would not fit in. My parents realized they would have no ride if I did not attend, so they phoned their friends back to say they, too. would not be coming to the wedding. Please tell me. Annie, is is proper to eti­ quette to disinvite someone to a wedding, especially when they have purchased an ex­ pensive gift? - Insulted in Michigan. Dear Michigan: This was the height of rudeness, no matter how much money was spent on the gift. Table settings arc flexible. Any table that can seal I0 can seat nine as well. Shame on them. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailhox (^cre­ ators. com. or write to: Annie's Mailbox, do Creators Syndicate. 5777 W. Century Blvd.. Suite 700. Los Angeles. CA 90015. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.September 12. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIMS... byJoyce F. Weinbrecht More of Adie Eckman’s story By Joyce VVeinbrecht Adie writes: “We (Adie and Don) dated nearly every night while he was home and wrote letters nearly every day when he was in the hospi­ tal in Iowa. He came home every time he could and we courted for six months. He asked me to be his wife on one of those. Dec. 13. 1945. was the date. I said yes. and he gave me my diamond ring on Christmas Eve. “In September mom wanted me to go back to school, so as to get my diploma, but I refused. She talked to Don about it and the two of them finally convinced me to go to school half days for a half a year, which I did. I am very thankful I did. as I received my diploma in January. Don received his discharge from the Army on March 15. and wc were married one month later on April 15. 1946. “Wc chose to become man and wife with­ out the expense of a wedding. My folks did­ n’t have very much money, not even a car at the time, and neither did Don. 1 had helped my dad in the sawmill, which he had near Potterville that summer so we had saved enough money to get a suit, shoes and a purse. Don bought a navy blue suit to go with my melon colored suit and navy acces­ sories and wc went to the Congregational parsonage and were married by the Reverend Patterson. My sister. Virgie, and a fellow she was dating. Roger MacCamey. were our attendants We went to Detroit in a borrowed car and spent a week at Don's dad’s and seeing the sights of the big city. That was the first time I met his dad. but wc did see him occasionally at family picnics and he visited us a couple of times. "The thing I remember about our honey­ moon was wc went shopping in one of the large department stores and were fortunate in being able to buy several large bath tow­ els. They were all white with a colored bor­ der on the ends, but wc were glad to get them. (During and immediately following the end of the war. items made of fabric were scarce and hard to find.) “My mom and dad had an open house for us after wc returned from our honeymoon. We appreciated all the lovely useful gifts we received because all we had to start mar­ ried life with were some things Don’s Grandma, known as ’Ma.’ had given us. that had belonged to Don’s dad and mom. Wc were grateful for the nice newly decorated home Harold and Vera had and was ours to live in because we rented their two farms, as well as Ma's. “Don had a little money saved from sell­ ing that calf he had won. along with savings from picking com. He asked me which I thought we should do. use the money to pay for the new furniture wc had bought and borrow money to start farming with or vice versa. I said. ‘It’s your money, you decide.’ He said, ’No. it’s our money.’ “So wc agreed it wise to pay for the fur­ niture and borrow money to farm with, in hopes of making enough to live on as well as pay off the loan. God had blessed us and rclped us in working hard to repay that loan and being able to repay that and many more loans over the years. “Wc worked together farming, farming Harold's and Ma’s land as well as other rented acreage. Don worked for my dad in the sawmill and we were blessed with the birth of our first child. Bonnie Louise, on Feb. 17. 1948. “Wc didn't have a car or the money to buy one. but used Harold's Dodge pickup, the same one in which Don had proposed to inc. I had worked at the dime store before wc got married and at Allton Nye’s Drug Store a while after we were married, but was fortunate to be able to stay home and raise the children rather than work while raising a family. “Don got along with not so new machin­ ery. We exchanged work with neighbors and appreciated Don’s monthly veteran's disability pension from his being injured during the war. He also attended G.I. School one night a week and received some benefits that also helped us get a start. “About this time in> dad owned the Massev Harris Farm Implement business in Lake Odessa, so Don even tried his hand at selling farm machinery. “Our first son. James Lee. was bom on Nov. 2. 1949. and was welcomed as the first male bom since Don's generation in Ma’s family. “By this time, we were financially able to have a brand new 1949 Oldsmobile. This was the first car either one of us had ever owned, so we really felt like we were get­ ting ancad. “Don also had his first new tractor, a 1949 Massey Harris, which stayed in our family for over 40 years. "I remember Don bringing up the subject of a new tractor and I jokingly said he need­ ed a new tractor like I needed a fur coal. Well, as so often happens the joke was on me. because one cold night in February. 1950. he said that we were going to Grand Rapids shopping. He wouldn't tell me what for. but wc ended up buying me a mutton lamb fur coat which, by the way. I still Bonnie Louise Eckman bom Feb. 17, 1948. Jack Eckman bom July 23. 1952. The 1949 Massey Ferguson tractor which Don purchased. Adie got a new fur coat. have. "Come to find out. be had already decid­ ed and told my dad he wanted to buy the tractor so I guess he fell trapped. I don't know- whether the machinery business was good or bad. but we ended up getting a new Massey Harris self propelled combine about this same lime and this helped because Don did custom work to pay for it. “Jack joined our growing family just as wheat harvest was completed on July 23. 1952.1 remember expressing concern to Dr. Lincoln that 1 hoped Don wouldn’t have to spend a long time at the hospital because the wheat harvest was an important part of our income. It turned out just as Dr. Lincoln predicted. Jack was bom during a summer storm and the only one of our four children to arrive on my due date. "Don started delivering mail in January of 1953 as he recognized the need to obtain employment that would provide a good retirement in the future, as well as good insurance protection for our family. He investigated joining the State Police, but when an opening for delivering mail on rural route two in Lake Odessa became public knowledge he wrote the exam. He received number one placement and with his ten point veteran's preference, received lite appointment. ’At this time we decided we had farmed long enough, so we had an auction sale and bought a new house my brother-in-law was building on Washington Boulevard in Lake Odessa. We moved on Jack's first birthday and became proud owners of our first house, one of several new homes owned by young couples who were our age. It was a small two-bedroom home that we soon made into a three-bedroom by finishing off the upstairs. “Lake Odessa had a new post office, Williams Department store had been oper­ ating since about the time Jim was bom. Don had bought a new four-wheel drive Jeep to deliver mail with. We called it ’Nellie Bell.’ but didn’t keep it only about a year or so. as it just wasn’t rugged enough for the muddy Ionia County roads. At this time in history we could trade cars for $500 to $600. so we got a new one each year. “Bonnie kept telling us that she wanted a little sister named Debbie Sue and on June 11. 1956. God blessed us with our fourth and final child. I remember leaving for the hospital and telling Bonnie not to be disap­ pointed if it was a boy. She promptly replied that it better not be. because she would send him back. She was a pretty determined eight-year-old and has never changed. Once she made up her mind she persevered until she reached her goal and we have been grateful for that trait as an example to her siblings. “Washington Boulevard was well popu­ lated by this time and bore the nickname. Baby Boulevard. I recall laying on the dav­ enport the day Deb was bom counting the kids in our block. If I remember right. I got to around 30 or so when my labor pains necessitated my leaving for the doctors office and subsequently the hospital to give birth to an additional little one to join our happy neighborhood. "Many faces and good rimes come to mind as my memory retraces those years of raising a family. There were sad times as well, when one of our best friends was killed in his gravel pit when the frozen ground gave way beneath his bulldozer. “About this time we took one of our first trips. We had a new *57 push button Plymouth and the six of us went to Miami, Fla., to visit my sister. Geri. and Leonard Eno. Despite the frequent putty stops and often asked ’how much further?.’’ we took many more trips. One year we rented one of the first fold-out campers I ever remember seeing. It was handmade, before they were manufactured in numbers. The six of us went to the Badlands of South Dakota and several other points of interest. It sewed the seed of a life long desire to travel and see what's around the next bend in the road. "Don was on the school board at the time Lake Odessa and Woodland consolidated and built the new high school. We were both involved in different responsible posi­ tions at Congregational Church, where I had attended since starting school at Lake Odessa. One of the projects we recall was helping remove the old stone basement wall and rebuilding a very nice usable cement block basement for a new kitchen dining and classrooms. Most of my sisters were married in the newly decorated sanctuary during those years. "Don t.:*xl different ways to keep busy in the afternoons, as he was done delivering mail by noon most days. He helped Clarence Aldrich raise and harvest toma­ toes one year. After several years of helping Harold do custom work, we decided to once again become involved in farming partly so James Lee Eckman bom Nov. 2, 1949. Debbie Sue Eckman bom June 11. 1956. Jim and Jack would have something to keep them out of mischief. We bought a used Massey Ferguson tractor and plow and rented Glen Piper’s farm and found that we missed fanning more than we had realized. We even tried trading our home in town for a farm west of Lake Odessa, but it didn’t work out. “Harold was renting an 87 acre farm on the comer of M-66 and Tupper Lake Road owned by Pearl and Eve Wood, so one day Don asked if they would consider selling tire farm. They decided they would, so we sold our house in town and bought the farm in 1962 and relumed to the country on the opposite comer from where Don was raised.” Next week, Adie Eckman continues to write about their life on the farm. LEGAL In the matter of Helena J. McCall, deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose addresses' are unknown and whose interest in the matter mi * be barred or affected by the following. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on October 2.2002 at 11.00 a.m . at 220 West Court Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 before Judge Hon. Richard H Shaw P20304 for the following purpose: A hearing will be held on the petition request­ ing that Hastings CKy Bank, of 150 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Helena J. McCall, deceased, who lived at 1021 North Taffee Drive. Hastings Ml 49058. and who died August 26. 2002, and iRQuesting that the win of the deceased dated May 21.1991 be admitted to Probate, It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, named Personal Representative, or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058. and the named/proposed Personal Representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. September 5. 2002 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Richard J Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (6/12) Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200215939 Raptors QUICK LUBE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20. 2002. Current materials to help teach reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Kid's books too! MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bwn made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L. Freeman (original mort­ gagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of Ml. Mortgagee, dated April 8, 1999, and recorded on April 16. 1999 in Uber Document No. 1028186 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ to the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 76/100 dollars ($157,312.76). including interest at 10.650% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m., on October 17. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 15 acres ot the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range lOWest The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ot such sale Dated: September 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Raptors 248-593-1305 HASTINGS NEW NOTICE z GARAGE SALE FOR TEACHERS! Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT C OLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 2002-23514-DE PLUS TAX IL CHANG Now Offering Coolant Flushes— $ O 0^5 Jf Most Vehicles Transmission Flushes $f O 9 5 Vehicles Mos‘ Don’t miss thia GARAGE SALEH! WHERE: 2772 Nawaka Tr., Hastings, Ml 616-948-4119 WHEN: Friday, 9/13/02 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday 9/14/02 9 a.m. -1 p.m. West on State Rd. to Ogimas. < Turn right to Nawaka Trail. |A|CU 815 W. State Street Across from K-Mart Ph. 948-9542 <10Z3) �Paq® 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Septemoer 12. 2002 Area Grititiers Mt hatti again... By Brett Bremer Sports Editor MaplcValley moved to 2-0 and the TK Trojans got their first victory as both teams shut out their opponents last weekend, but those were the only victories by area teams. Delton fell in their home opener to Gull Lake, and Lakewood's desperation field goal fell short at Mason. Hastings fell to Grand Rapids Union on Saturday after­ noon. After winning their first league game, next up for the Maple Valley Lions is a tough nonconfcrcncc match against Class B school Portland. Lions' coach Gunther Mittelstaedt says that it will be a contrast of styles when his Lions go up against Port­ land's wide open offense at Portland Friday Sept. 3 at 7:30p.m. The Lakewood Vikings host Charlotte Friday night Sept. 13 at 7:00 in another Capital Circuit contest. Delton. Hastings, and TK will all begin their conference schedule Friday. Hastings will be host to O-K Gold foe Cedar Springs who is coming off a big win at Comstock Park. The Hastings' two-min­ ute offense moved the ball well last week at G.R. Union. Saxon head coach Kyle De­ Horn said that he gained a lot of confidence in quarterback Dustin Bowman and that his “receivers showed they’re going to catch the ball." but the team's goal this Friday is to work on the running game. TK will host Byron Center in the teams’ first O-K Blue contest of the season. Byron Center comes to Middleville with a perfect 2-0 record. Games at TK and Hastings begin at 7:00 Friday night. Delton has a big challenge ahead of them as they visit defending league champion Battle Creek Pcnnficld in KVA action 7:30p.m. Friday. Panthers' head coach Rob Hccthuis says that “we’re going to have to play great football." Before the season be­ gan Hccthuis said that Pcnnficld was ex­ pected to be at the top of league again this season. Current records are Delton 0-2 Hastings 0-2 Lakewood 1-1 Maple Valley 2-0 Thomapple Kellogg 1-1 Here's a roundup of last weekend's local gridiron action. Hastings 13, Grand Rapids Union 26 Grand Rapids Union's second leading rusher racked up more yards on the ground than the entire Hastings team and the Sax­ ons couldn't convert a couple of opportuni­ ties inside the Red Hawks' 10-yard line into points. Union's Marlon Kelley ran the ball 13 times for 71 yards. Hastings ran the ball 20 times for 70 yards. Union was led by An­ drew Sundstrom who averaged over 10 yards per carry rushing 19 times for 195 yards. It didn't help that the Hastings defense had their backs against the wall from the get go. Union returned the opening kickoff all the way down to the Hastings 35-yard line then the offense marched in for the touchdown. Hastings' offense took over and moved the ball well on their first possession until Union's Joe Kuzmicz intercepted a Dustin Bowman pass and returned it for a touch­ down and a 14-0 Union lead. Hastings' head coach Kyle De Horn said that his team didn't panic though. With all the problems the Saxons had trying to move the ball on the ground they were still able to move the ball well through the air. The Saxon offense gained 309 yards for the game. Dustin Bowman completed 20 of 38 pass attempts for 239 yards. DeHorn said that offensively his team was much better than in the season opener “The line gave Dustin more time to throw. 1 was pleased with the passing game, but we’ve got to improve our running game." Thanks, Ernie, before you're 'loong gone' “He stood there like the house by the side of the road and watched it go by,” and he told us what he saw. For 42 seasons with the Tigers and 50 seasons total. Emic Harwell has been behind the microphone, giving us plav by play and telling us his stories from a lifetime in base­ ball. 1 know that he isn’t officially done yet, but I wanted to tell you what he has meant to me. and remind you that these are the last few weeks that you will be able to hear his gravely southern voice that has been softened by his years here in Michigan with the Ti­ gers. While my friends were listening to Michael Jackson and Madonna in the ’80s. I tucked my self in at night and flipped on my little alarm clock radio to hear Emic tell me about Whitaker and Trammel turning “two for the price of one." Gibby chasing down a flyball in the outfield, or Chet Lemon getting another face full of baseline as he dived into first base. Of course more often then not in my lifetime it was about how Kirby Puckett knocked in another run. or Roger Clemens was striking out his 20th Tiger batter of the night. Ernie became sort of a grandfather figure. It didn’t hurt that 1 had the story about the little house by the side of the road when 1 was a kid. The only autograph I have of a Tiger is Ernie’s, if you don't count all the bullpen guy’s with ERAs over seven. Emic walking out of the WJR radio trailer one sunny summer afternoon on the way to Tiger Stadium was probably the best celebrity meeting I’ve ever had. certainly better than the afternoon I spent trying to watch Michigan and Notre Dame at the “Big House" in Ann Arbor while guys around me spent the game fawning all over Dickie V.. who was seated behind us. I know Ernie isn’t a player, but to me he’s the heart and soul of the team. Of all the sports broadcasts I’ve ever listened to on the radio, baseball is the only one that really seems true to the game. At least. 1 hope that’s how it really is. It might just be Ernie. Right now Ernie just broadcasts the first three and the final three innings of a Tigers game. Many nights I’ll listen to the first couple innings, then turn the radio back on to catch the end of the game. If the game is still in the fifth or sixth inning, it’s disappoint­ ing not to hear Ernie’s voice. That scares me a little bit. What if the next Tiger’s broadcaster doesn’t come Io feel like in old family member, and I’m not drawn to his voice on the radio? It’s hard enough to find anybody nowadays who wants to talk about baseball, let alone the Ti­ gers. Will I even want to listen then? Players' and owners’ greed, strikes, the worry about future strikes, even the Tigers consistently losing twice as many games as they win couldn’t kill baseball for me. but turning on the radio and not hearing Ernie just might. In the early ’90s. when Tiger President Bo Schcmbcchler decided that the organiza­ tion didn't need Harwell in the booth any more, it was a big blow to my enjoyment of the game. When Ernie is asked about that peric'd of time and how he felt about being left out of the booth, he just says “Bo sure was a great football coach." That is Ernie, always finding the positives. He can turn a 6-2 loss to the Brewers into an entertaining and educational story time. That is what a baseball announcer has to do. He's got to tell you what's happening and make you feel like you’re there, and during a slow game he’s got to fill the time with stories and conversation. This weekend the Tigers will pay tribute to the Hall of Famer who’s been with them tor more than four decades. 1 wish I could be there, but 1 guess I’m going to have to wait until next weekend because my sister wants to see the Yankees. I wanted to write this before Ernie retired and say that while you're cruising home from the girls basketball game on a Tuesday night or on your way back from a Friday night football game, somewhere there on AM. you'll still be able to find his voice. After this season, you won't be able to do it again. Yes. the Tigers are pathetic, as they have been for more than half of my lifetime. Yes. most people have given up on baseball. Yes. I know. "Who cares? The Red Wings... The Lions... The Wolverines... The Spartans... Football!" Well I care. I'm going to miss Ernie when he's “looong gone." especially inside the l()-yard line. "When you get inside the 10 it's all about who wants it more. You've just got to push peo­ ple around." •After I nion took their 14-0 lead the Saxon ottense marched the ball down in­ side the I nion IO-yard line three times be­ fore half-time and came away with only 6 points. The first time the Saxons had to set­ tle for a field goal attempt and came up empty. The next drive they turned the ball over on dow ns. The last 1:15 of the first half was proba­ bly the brightest moments of the ball game for the Saxons. Hastings took over at their own 35 and went into their two-minute of­ fense. DeHorn said that Dustin Bowman made good decisions, throw ing outside and mixing it up well over the middle when he needed to. and his receivers got out of bounds when they needed to. The Saxons took it the whole length of the field in that 1:15 without even using a time out. This time the drive ended with a 14-yard touch­ down pass from Dustin Bowman to Cullen McKrough. It was 14-6 at the half. DeHom said he was “very impressed with how they executed" the two-minute offense and that just maybe they should have ran it a little more in the second half, but DeHorn was determined to gel the running game going. Union added one more TD in the third and another in the fourth to take a 26-6 lead At half-time the Saxons adjusted some of their blocking schemes and ran for 60 of their 70 total rushing yards in the second half. In the fourth quarter the Saxon offense again found itself inside the Red Hawk’s 10. This lime junior halfback Drew Bow­ man found some daylight and punched the ball into the end zone. DeHom said “it was nice to get a running score.” and Io just es­ tablish the running game a little bit. Delton 14. GuU Lake 35 With eight minutes Io go the Delton Pan­ thers moved the ball down to the Gull Lake 34-yard line, but turned the ball offer on downs there, and Delton coach Rob Hccthuis said “after that wc just didn’t get it done." At that point Gull Lake was up 21-14 with the final outcome still very much in doubt. Hccthuis said the “bottom line was we had a big oppoi.unity there in the fourth. Wc were deep in their territory, we didn't capitalize on it. and Gull Lake came away with the victory." From that point Gull Lake would go on to score two more touchdowns, a Scott Rodgers to Nick Button TD pass and a 39yard Gary Allen run with 1:40 to go gave Gull Lake its 35-14,victory. “We played better this week, but wc have to learn how to play in the fourth quarter.” said Hccthuis. On its first possession of the game Dclton jumped out to a 7-0 lead when junior running back John Noto punched it over from the 1-yard line and Tyler Blacken added the extra point. The teams went back and forth for the rest of the first half. Gull Lake came right back down to score on a 1-yard run by Scott Rodgers, and An­ drew Kamerman’s kick tied it at 7. In the second quarter Gull Lake’s Dave Hocker caught a Rodgers pass for their sec­ ond TD of the night putting Delton behind 14-7. With just 23 seconds left in the first half Delton tied it up when Blacken hit John Noto for his second TD of the game on a 5yard pass. Blacken passed for 101 yards, completing 8 of 14 attempts. Noto led the Panthers in rushing and receiving yards. He carried the ball 12 times for 82 yards, and caught 4 passes for 55 yards. Gull Lake came out of the halftime locker room and scored on a Gary Allen run on its first possession of the second half, to lake the lead for good 21-14. Hastings' Joe Arens leaps for a re­ ception as the Union defense closes in. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton senior end Christopher Gillfillan just can t get his hands on the ball as he is hit by a Gull Lake defender. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Drew Bowman, the Saxon running back, leads the Saxon ground game through a tough game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Dustin Morgan. Todd Champion. Aaron Schallhorn. and Chris Gillfillan all re­ corded 10 tackles for the Panthers’ defense. Middleville 31, Caledonia 0 Only one statistic really matters, the score. TK definitely dominated that column on the stat sheet winning 314), but nothing else was too pretty for cither side. The Trojans and Scots combined for 10 turnovers and 24 penalties for 175 yards. Caledonia out rushed TK 167 to 152, but continually shot themselves in the foot with 6 turnovers and 115 penalty yards. Caledonia went three and out on their first possession, then TK ran four plays and lost a fumble that was picked up by Cale­ donia's Tony Pike, one of two fumble re­ coveries by Pike on the night. On their second possession Caledonia drove the ball down the field until they found themselves with a fourth-and-two at the TK 22-yard line. Junior halfback Kyle Klyn ran for first down yardage, but a hold­ ing called pushed the Scots back into a fourth-and-nine play that failed to pick up a first down. Caledonia coach Tom Burrill pointed to that play as a big turning point early in the game. After the game Burrill said that his team is going to have to start playing smarter and playing harder. “TK executed when they needed to offensively, and they did the same thing on D.” TK junior Josh Eldridge started the game at quarterback in place of injured starter Chad Baragar, but when the Trojans took over on their second possession on their own 27 senior Kyle Fletke w«s lined up un­ der center and Eldridge was in the back­ field behind him. Eldridge took a pitch from Fletke then hit Darrin Tape deep down the side. Tape raced 73 yards for the TK’s Josh Eldrige looks tor running room in the Trojans big win at Caledo­ nia. (Photo by Perry Hardin) games first score. The extra point snap was bobbled and the Trojans took their 64) lead into the second quarter. The next time the Trojans got the ball they went 84 yards on 11 plays highlighted by a 15-yard run by Eldridge who danced through the blocks of his offensive line led by left tackle Chris Rupp on the play who was still pushing Scots backwards 20 yards past the line of scrimmage. Four plays later Eldridge hit Justin VanSpronscn with a 22yard touchdown pass after VanSpronscn just ran past the left side of the Caledonia defense to catch the ball. It was one of four catches for VanSpronscn who gained 88 yards receiving in the game. Eldridge threw 12 times, completing 8 for 213 yards and 2 TDs. Eldrigdc's 213 passing yards was 59 yards more than the Trojans rushed for on the night. The Trojans ran in the two point conversion and led 144). Four plays later TK linebacker Andrew Reeder picked up the Scots first fumble of the game and the Trojans moved down to the Caledonia 8 where Eldridge ran it in for a 204) TK lead. Caledonia's next possession took them from their own 29 down to the TK 14-yard iinc. After an illegal procedure penalty pushed the Scots back to the 19, Joe Brown picked up a Scot fumble and from there the teams each fumbled the ball back to each other one more time before going into the locker room al halftime. The Caledonia defense came up with a big-goal line stand on the Trojans first drive of the second half. After a 25-yard completion from Eldridge to Ryan Adams gave TK a firsl-and-goal at the Scots’ 10 TK worked the ball to within inches of the goal line, but the Caledonia D. pushed Tro­ jan running back Kyle Farris back to the 2 and got the ball back for their offense. Ad­ ams caught 3 passes on the night for 41 yards. Scot quarterback Angel Castillo was in­ jured on the next play was done for the night. After a short run and an incomplete pass Fletke intercepted an errant Scot pass to set up a 3-yard TD run by Eldridge. The two point conversion made it 284) TK. Castillo completed 2 passes for 21 yards and ran 10 times for 42 yards. His replace­ ment. Tony Pike, was 3 of 6 passing for 30 yards. Senior tightend Greg Jousma was on the receiving end of all five Caledonia pass completions. Caledonia senior halfback Joe Kowalski rushed for 40 yards on 9 carries. Klyn had 47 yards on 9 carries. Kowalski also led the Scots' defense with i I tackles. Jim Haisma recorded 9 for the Scots. See GRIDDERS, page 11 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 12. 2002 - Page 11 TK girls 1st. Brog 2nd, Delton 2nd at Yankee Springs State champion Trojan harriers overcome new challengers by David T. Young Editor Thu Middleville girls have dispatched upstart Lowell twice since their upset loss to the Rud Arrows in the season opner. but now the three-time defending state cross­ country champions arc feeling the heat from a new serious challenger — Caledo­ nia. The Fighting Scots finished second with 63 team points Monday afternoon to Mid­ dleville's 511 in the Thomapple Kellogg In­ vitational at Yankee Springs Statu Park. The meet was a sort of preview for the Di­ vision II regionals at the end of October be­ cause this fiat course around Gun Lake will be the site. Caledonia and Middleville, besides being historic rivals and neighbors, have an unsual competition in girls' cross country. The two schools combined have won seven of the last nine state championships. Cale­ donia won four in a row in the mid-1990s. Middleville's string of three started in 1999 and it's aiming to match the Scots' feat at the end of this season. Tammy Benjamin has been the coach for the Trojans’ three consecutive titles. DaveHodgkinson was at the helm in Caledonia in its glory years and is gone now. but the young and hungry Scots’ crew coming up Hastings’ senior split end Cullen McKeough (3) reaches out to catch a first quarter touchdown pass from quarterback Dustin Bowman. (Photo by Perry Hardin) GRIDDERS, from page 10 Trojan kicker Tape hit a 21-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to finish off the scoring. TK Coach T«m Penfield said he was pleased that his team could regroup from their heartbreaking loss last week and “re­ spond like winners." Penfield added that his squad played good team D and that earning the shut out was quite a feat for his Trojans. Ryan Adams led the TK defense with 13 tackles. Blake Carter recorded 8. as did Fletke to go with his interception. Mark Rolison also intercepted a pass for the Tro­ jans. Maple Valley 29, Morrice 0 After not playing a typical Maple Valley first half according to head coach Gunther Mittelstaedt the Lions awoke to score three touchdowns in the third quarter while con­ tinuing to shut out SMAA opponent Mor­ rice in the Lions’ 29-0 win. With 6:40 left in the third quarter Eric Smith carried the ball the final yard for the Lions* second touchdown of the game. Eric Smith carried the ball 11 times for a team high 42 yards. Jimmy Himciss ran in the two-point conversion in for a 16-0 Li­ ons* lead. Junior Josh Cook had a big sack, one of two on the night, on Morrice's next set of downs and Lions took over. Quarterback Britt Leonard completed a 22-yard touch­ down pass to Ryan Grider for Maple Val­ ley's third touchdown. Leonard completed both of his pass attempts on the night for 59 yards. With 2:33 left in the third Smith inter­ cepted a Morrice pass and took it 37 yards for the Lions’ final touchdown of the night. It was one of many big plays by the Maple Valley defense that held Morrice to nega­ tive rushing yards in the second half, led by the interior lincmates Cook, Eric Davis. Eric Turner. Josh Grasman. and Jonathan Denton. Zach Vorcc led the Lions with 9 tackles. Brian Dunlap. Bill Hawblitz. Ben Smith, and Grider all had five. Grider and Hawblitz both also picked up a Morrice fumble. Coach Mittelstaedt said “Morrice played a pretty inspired first half." Maple Valley’s first touchdown came af­ ter a 16 play 72-yard drive ended in a 7yard run by Brian Dunlap. Smith ran in the 2-point conversion for an early 8-0 lead. Morrice tried to come right back taking the ball down to the Maple Valley 9-yard line, but Lion Eric Turner picked up a fum­ ble to kill the drive. Lakewood 10, Mason 12 Lakewood varsity football coach Randall Hager said that he "knew that it was proba­ bly longer than his range." but still chal­ lenged junior kicker Tyler Harms to try a 47-yard desperation field goal as the final seconds were about to tick off the clock. Harms accepted the challenge and his kick flew straight, but fell a little short and the Vikings fell 12-10 at Mason. Mason scored all of their points in the first quarter. A 67-yard run set up Mason's first score for a 6-0 lead. Both Mason extra point attempts in the game failed. With 33 seconds left in the first quarter a Harms field goal cut the Mason lead in half, but Mason ran back the ensuing kick­ off to go up 12-3. Hager said that for the next two quarters both teams played pretty good defense, playing a field position game trading punts back and forth. Lakewood was having a little more suc­ cess than Mason moving the ball in the fourth quarter. The Vikings scored their only TD of the night when quarterback Scott Secor ran the football in from 14 yards out. Harms kick made it 12-10. Harms final field goal attempt got off the ground after a couple of big stops by the Lakewood defense. Late in the fourth the Lakewood D. forced a Mason punt, but it bounced off of a Viking and was picked up by Mason. Mason then moved the ball down to the Viking 20-yard line before the defense stiffened again and got the ball back for the offense with just less than a minute remaining in the game. The Lakewood offense then moved the ball 50 yards in about 30 seconds to set up the final kick. Hager said that he was “pleased with how hard the team played. Mason is a gcxxl football team." Mason's two big plays in the first quarter were rough in the end. Lakewood out rushed Mason 203 to 160. and out passed thi । '4 to 98. Secor was 9 of 21 passing f. 1 Vikings and rushed 10 times for 51 he Lakewood ground game was led *y Pett who gained 100 yards on i. Bobby Logan ran 7 times for 44 Wide receiver Kris Vczino caught 4 mkscs for 48 yards. ..e Lakewood defense was led by line­ backer Matt Stowell, and defensive line­ men Marc Miller. Cody Deatsman. and Andy “ TK's Jessica Stortz (left) and Lowell's Lisa Wojciakowski try to keep pace with Caledonia s Tricia Miedema who is on her way to a first place finish. (Photo by David T. Young) is led by coach Ellen Dykstra Wilcox. Middleville defeated the Scots 24-33 in a dual meet Aug. 29 and scored a 13-point victory in the Thornapple Division of the invitational Monday. Another area upstart team, freshman-dominated Wayland, took third with 102 points. South Christian fourth with 105. Lowell fifth with 110. Lakewood sixth with 115. Allegan seventh with 174. Byron Center eighth with 213 and Hastings ninth at 233. Caledonia junior Tricia Miedema was the individual medalist with a time of 20:193. Lisa Wojciakowski of Lowell was runner-up in 20:25.3 and Marie Dwarshuis was third in 20:46.6. Middleville then took four of the next nine places. Sophomore Natalie Hoag led the way by­ checking in fourth at 21:00. junior Jessica Stortz was fifth in 21:15.7. sophomore kaleigh Page was eighth in 21:27.9. fresh­ man Chancy Robinson was 12th in 21:46 and junior Aubrey Raymond, competing in her first year, was 21st in 22:36. Caledonia landed three runners in the top 10. Finishing behind Miedema were Becca Busficid. seventh in 21:22.6, and Brandie Victory. 10th in 21:40.3. Slcfanic Maxim crossed the finish line in 22nd place at 22:40 and right behind her in 23rd was teammate Kristina McClevc at 22:45. The Lakewood girls were led by AshleyYager. who was ninth in 21:37. Other Vi­ king scorers were Alissa Goble 16th in 22:11. Leah Gusscnbaucr 18th in 22:16, Ashley Barcroft 24th in 22:52 and Liz Stu­ art 48th in 24:55. For Hastings, it was Sarah Clevenger 30th in in 23:17. Erin Hemerling 40th in 24:04, Catherine Fish 46th in 24:42. Amanda Hurless 57th in 28:38 and Devin Jordan 60th in 38:21. Ninety-five runners from 11 schools competed. In the boys’ race, Middleville’s Tim Brog captured the runner-up slot with a personal record time of 16:38.79, behind Lakewood sophomore Corey Thelen, who won the Rocket Invitational last month. Thelen scorched the course in just 16: 1738. Lakewood won the boys’ team derby with 46 points, Allegan was second with 103 Lowell third at 112, Caledonia was fifth with 149 and Hastings took 11th of the 12 teams with a team score of 226. Viking senior Dan Morris got off to a terrific start and led the pack for more than half the race before finally settling for fourth place with a time of 17:02.4. team­ mate Justin Yager finished eighth in 17: 31.95. Ryan King was 12th in 17:57 and Brandon Carpenter 21st in 18:37. Finishing after Brog for Middleville were Alex Robinson with a personal record time of 18:42 for 26th place, Nick Thom­ son 29th in 18:45. Chris Harkness 42nd in 19:20 and Mike Miller 69th in 20:31. Caledonia was led by senior Patrick Spitzley. who finished in 18:14, followed by Drew O'Malley 23rd in 18:35, 25th Joe Faurcna in 18:35, Jon Hekman 43rd in 19:20 and John Goebel 44th in 19:21. For Hastings, Chris Rounds checked in 16th with a time of 18:25. David Peterson was 33rd in 18:55, Joel Gibbons 46th in 19:27, Miles Warren 57th in 19:44 and McLaughlin 73rd in 20:55. SPECIAL DISCOUNT HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSJONALCABCLEANIHG Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor ot the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20, 2002. In all. there were a whopping 151 run­ ners in the boys' race. In the 11-tcam Kellogg Division compe­ tition Monday for smaller schools, the Del­ ton girls’ team was runner-up. Grand Rap­ ids Baptist won it with 91 points and the Panthers were only four points away from the invitational title. Maple Valley scored an impressive third-place finish with 107 points. Perhaps the two finest Division ill run ners. Jamie Watson of Allendale and Ni cole Bush of Kelloggsville. were the high light for area cross-country enthusiasts Bush, two-time state champion, was upset by Watson, who recorded a fabulous win ning time'of !8f27:25. Bush finished in 18:53.01. Delion’s Monique Hoyle was the bust of the rest, taking third in 21:29.86. Panther Katie Johncock checked in 10th with a 22: 39.69. Whitney Knollcnbcrg was 18th in 23: 25. Marissa Ingle was 23rd in 23:44 and Stephanie Hill was 46th in 25:21. For Maple Valley. Muriei Wieland fin­ ished 12th in 22:54. Kcri Emmerick was 14th in 23:06, Jessica McMillan 24th in 23:44, Danielle Tobias 25th in 23:46 and Michelle Silsbee 38th in 25:10. There were 15 teams in the boys’ Kel­ logg Division race, with Grand Rapids West Catholic taking first with 49 points and Kelloggsville second with 77. Delton finished eighth with 240 team points and See HARRIERS, page 12 NOTICE Panttier Tyler Blacken (38) takes off as with the ball as Eric Osborne (58) leads the way looking for somebody to hit. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) NOTICE Hastings' Joel Gibbons finished 46th at TK, out of 151 runners. (Photo by David T. Young) The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board. 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Hast­ ings’ top group took home the second place trophy finishing with a 331, 13 shots be­ hind the Trojans. Hastings’ Pete Swiatek shot the days top individual score posting a 77. Maple Val­ ley’s Nick Burpee, and TK’s Dan Burbank and Chase VandrnBurg all shot 78 to tie for second place. Malt Ziescmcr led Caledonia and fin­ ished fifth overall with an 80. Brandon Garrison led the Delton Pan­ thers with an 81, Garrison was tied with TK’s Brett Knight. Bobby Roush, and Levi Harold for sixth place. Lakewood’s Corey Thaeln (right) runs towards another individual and team victory, this time at the TK Invita­ tional. (Photo by David T. Young) HARRIERS, from page 11 Maple Valley was 14th with 341. Evan Williams paced Dclion runners with a 19th-placc finish in 18:13. Brad Goldsworthy was 46th in 19:30, Jon Erick­ son was 54th in 19:58, Ken Oglcsbcc 59th in 20:28 and Tom Sigler 62nd in 20:37. Andrew Kenyon led Maple Valley by­ taking 44th place in 19:29. Jason Wymer was 47th in 1931, Dustin Jones was 72nd in 21:14, Jordan Burslcy 82nd in 22:13 and Zack Wieland 96th in 24:30. Four golfers tied in tenth place with scorecards reading 82. TK’s Tyler Wenger. Hastings' Justin Pratt. Ionia’s Mark Simp­ son. and Wayland's Steve Chachulski. While the golfers ate hot-dog after hot­ dog in the clubhouse after sweating it out in the sun all afternoon their coaches left the cool room to tally up the scores. The Cale­ donia fighting Scots’ finished third with a score of 335, followed by Ionia 339, Lakcwood 343, Delton 349. Wayland 352. TK's “B” team 356, Maple Valley 357. and Hast­ ings' **B’’ team with a 393. Finishing behind Swiatek and Pratt for Hastings were Brian DeVries with an 84 and Andy Griggs with an 88. Eric Schiedel shot an 88 for the Saxon's “B” squad. Behind Garrison for Deltnn was Dustin Healey with an 85. The Saxons meet after 18 to show oft their runner-up trophy (front from left) Mark Vanderveen. Pete Swiatek. Justin Pratt, (back) coach Bruce Kruger Andy Gnoos Brian DeVries, and Dan Hodges. y yy ’ Gold golf rough on Hastings’ boys In O-K Gold boys* golf action in the last week the Hastings Saxons went 1-3. Sept. 9 al North Kent Hastings fell to Caledonia, but bested Cedar Springs. Caledonia got the best of the Saxons just three days after Hastings finished one place ahead of the Scots at the Barry County Fall Classic. The Saxons finished the round with a 169, Caledonia 161. and Cedar Springs 171. Hastings was led by Pete Swiatek who shot a 41, and Andy Griggs with a 42. Caledonia’s Loren Crandell led all the golfers with a 38. Josh Schlump paced Ce­ dar Springs with a 39. In action last week. Sept. 4 the Saxons hosted South Christian and Unity Christian at Hastings Country Club. Hastings fell to both shooting a 169. South finished at 161. and Unity >66. Brian D< vries shot par golf to lead all golfers with a 36, but he was the only Saxon in the thirties. Unity’s Matt VanTil fired a one over 37. and Paul Nyssc shot a 39. For South Eric Atsma finished at 38 and Dan Wiers at 39. The Saxons visit Charlotte Saturday Sept. 14 and then it’s back to conference action Monday Sept. 16 against Wyoming Park at Graceweil. After that it’s another match against South Christian and Unity Christian at The Pines Wednesday Sept. 18. Individual champion Pete Swiatek (left) and teammate Justin Pratt both medaled for the Saxons at the Fall Classic. Saxon Cross falls at Wayland Wayland defeated both the Saxon boys’ and girls’ cross country teams who coach Paul Fulmer says need to continue to work to get in better shape. Hastings’ boys fell 23-36. Fulmer said that Chris Rounds and Joel Gibbons both ran real good and gave some pressure to the Wayland kids. Rounds finished third with a time of 19:04. Gibbons was fourth at 19:20. Fulmer said that freshman David Peter­ son put in a strong performance and will only improve as he gets more used to run­ ning. Peterson ended up sixth with a time of 19:50. The Saxons’ girls were downed by the score of 15-44. Junior Erin Hemcrling was the first run­ ner across the finish line for Hastings with a time of 24:40 which placed her sixth overall. This is Hemerling’s first season as a cross country runner. Fulmer says that “as she gets more into the mode of running and gets more oriented to the races, she’s going to do real well for us." Sarah Clevenger fin­ ished seventh overall at 24:58 and Cather­ ine Fish finished at 25:43 in eighth. The race was run at Johnson Park. The Saxons will be at B.C. Lakeview Saturday Sept. 14 and host Kenowa Hills Wednesday Sept. 18. The Saxon 3rd & 4th grade white team opened the season with a shut out win over Marshall 27 to 0. The Saxons’ took over the game with their first offensive possession, or­ chestrated by Quarterback Nick Newton, taking the team 60 yards in five plays capped by a 10yard touchdown run by Brian Baum. In ad­ dition to a spectacular running performance Baum added a second touchdown on the very next possession. The Saxon offense accumulated over 200 yai .lj of total offense. Adding to the touch­ down totals were Shawn McKeough who’s tough running helped breakdown the Mar­ shall defense, and Nick Newton. Also add­ ing to the point totals was Jacob Comer with two extra point runs. The offensive line played a great game. Leading the charge on the line was center Matthew Mansfield, and guards Ryan Teunessen and Thomas Fitzsimmons. The Saxons swarming, aggressive de­ fense closed up any hope that Marshall had of scoring on the day. The defensive charge was lead by Brett Lawrence with his first Interception of the year. The Saxon defense eliminated any hope Marshall had of running outside with out­ standing play from linebackers Tyler Stolicker and Joe Morey. Ryan Faber and An­ drew Slocum the Saxon strong safeties made sure that there was no hope for Mar­ shall to launch and air attack. Honorable mention on defense this first week goes to Jason McClurkin. Jeremy Lancaster, and Jerrad Allen. The entire team did a great job. The Hastings 3rd and 4th grade gold team defeated BdJieg. 25-0. Tyler Dewitt scored two touchdowns while Micah Huver and Justin Keeler added one apiece. Huver also converted an extra point. They were led up front by ex­ cellent blocking from CJ. Mariotte. Aaron Ruder, Corey Bunge, Cameron Holland, Josh Scobey, and Brandon Parsons. The defense was led by Matt Williams and strong performances were also put in by Mitch Brisboc. Alex Nichols, Trevor Shannon, Bret Stephens. Max Wilcox, and Shaun Westworth. Nichols also recovered a fumble on defense and Dewitt recovered an onside kick for the Saxons. The Hastings 3rd and 4th Grade Blue Team defeated Belding. 33-0 on Saturday. Ryan McPhail. Beau Reaser, Devin Farr, and Paul Stutzman all scored touchdowns for Hastings. The defense was lead by Casey Shaeffer. Anthony Veltre. Veronica Hayden, and Josh Coencn who had an interception. The offense line was led by Brandon Johnson. Bobby Leedy, Matt Brewer. John Stanton, and Collin Ferguson. The 5th and 6th grade gold squad t sed a lough defense to keep the Bcldin n out of the end zone for most of the garni ar<J a fleet footed offense to score 4 loud downs as Hastings defeated Belding 34-7. John Olin scored twice for Hastings^ id Devon Armstrong and Andrew Bolton each tallied a touchdown. Adam Swartz picked up a fumble and ran one in as the Saxon defense helped in the scoring effort. Defensively the Saxons were led by Dylan McKay. Adam Skcdgcll. Jason Baum and John Olin. On offensive Darrell Slaughter ran well for Hastings behind a line led by Adam Johns and Justin Jcvicks. The 5lh and 6th grade blue team opened their season with an impressive 38-0 vic­ tory over Belding. The defense lead the way allowing just two first downs the entire game. Luke Mansfield recorded 8 tackles, with Eric Pettcngill. Gabc Sutherland. Luke Hubbell and Tyler Ray adding 4 tackles each. Jon Geisler opened the scoring for the blue squad on the first play of the second quarter with a 17-yard TD run. The defense CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 354 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING DIVISION 6 OF ARTICLE VII, OF CHAPTER 90, OF THE HASTINGS CODE, AS AMENDED, REGARDING DWYER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A complete copy of Ordinance 354 is available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charier for the City of Hastings. Mo^ed by May. second by Wood that Ordinance No 354 be adopted Yeas: Tubbs. Wood. Bleam. Hawkins. J asperse. Kleman. May. McIntyre and Campbell Nays: None Absent: None I, Everil G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 26th day of August 2002 is available at the City Clerk s Office Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS CABLE ACCESS BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers (City Hall Upstairs) If you have an interest in promoting the City of Hastings and have a pas­ sion for videos, computers and digital technology - please join us for this important meeting. We’re trying to reorganize and rejuvenate interest and programming for the City's Cable Access Channel and possibly create a studio in Hastings for those purposes. Wc need volunteers who are willing to get involved with covering the "news" in the City with video cameras and others who are interested in the technical side of a Cable Access Channel. If you are interested in getting involved please join us on September 19th or call Shirley Bachelder at’Hastings City Hall 269-945­ 2468. held Belding on their next scries, forcing a punt, which Troy Dailey returned 54 yards for the second Saxon touchdown. Daily scored again on the last play of the first half goind 65 yards down the sideline for the touchdown. Carson King recovered a fumbled punt in the thirrd quarter setting up the next score, a 20-yard run by Mans­ field. Riley McClean scored on a 33-yard touchdown scamper to end the scoring. Trent Brisboc scored 8 points on 4 extra point kicks. The offensive line turned in a strong game with Ethan Angus. Jake Stockham. Brandon Courtney. Pat Crouch. Lucas Sny­ der and Adam Hodges blocking well all day. The Blue team travels Io Marshall for its next game Saturday. The Hastings 5lh and 6th grade white Saxons played a very tough Belding squad on Saturday, having to settle for a 6-6 tie. Both teams played very well and very hard. The young Saxons played nearly perfect defense, only allowing 1 touchdown then slopping Belding’s extra point attempt. Hastings lone touchdown came on a halfback option pass of 30-yards when Ryan Burgdorf hit a wide open Matt Wat­ son. Hastings also missed their extra point. Travis Adams recovered a fumble for the Saxons. The entire Saxon squad played very well, having outstanding games were Brad Hayden, Travis Steely. Matt Watson. Josh Lemon, Nick McClelland, Zac Jar­ man. Bryce Spurgeon, Nick Eaton. Luke Seasmore. Trevor Hcacock. Austin Blair. Jimmy Thompson. Dustin Bateson. Loren Smith. Nate Converse, Dustin Glazier and Aaron Wright. The Hastings 7th grade gold team de­ feated Pcnnficld 24-0. Ricky Mathis made an impressive show­ ing with two touchdowns to icad the scor­ ing. Garrett Harris had a solid performance with one touchdown on offense and playing ha t1 nosed defense. Kyle McNcrncy intercepted a Pcnnficld pass and ran it back 63 yards for the touch­ down. Ryan Cain and Jordan Rambin each recovered a fumble for the gold. Carson Lctol, Greg Woodmansee. Ryan Cain, Thomas McKinney. Mason Trum­ bull. and Dylan Cuddahec set the tone on defense holding Pcnnficld scoreless. The Hastings 7lh grade blue team was defeated by Union City 6-9 in a defensive battle. Having strong defensive efforts were Curtis Cowles. Jared Robinson. Casey Gixxlcnaugh. Scott Wilson. AJ Tassos, and Wesley Sender. Having strong offensive games were Kenneth Quick, Cory Jewett, and Eric Haney. The coaches arc very proud how the team battled the very hot weather condi­ tions and the Union City team. Saxon frosh win again Hastings’ freshmen girls’ basketball team improved their record to 3-0 with an impressive 34-14 win over the Middleville Trojans. The Saxons used excellent defense to over come a poor shooting night said coach John Vcrtalka. Saxon Jodi Jolly led all scorers with 10 points. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES BCC says no mercy Last Friday at Heritage BCC coach Deano Lamphcre said that when his team got oft the bus he was approached by the referee and was asked if the mercy rule would be in effect or not. because it was a non-lcaguc game. Coach Lamphcre said "I don’t think it will matter.” but okay. Then coach Lamphcre was approached by the Heritage coach who asked if it was okay for the teams to keep playing if Heri­ tage was up by 10 goals at halftime because his kids wanted to play. Three minutes before halftime Heritage scored to make it 1-0. not 10-0. BCC had six shots on goal in the first half to Heri­ tage's 8. It wasn't the blowout that Heri­ tage had anticipated. Coach Lamphcre said that his “defense played extremely well, and they were pres­ sured constantly." especially in the second half. Heritage put 22 shots on goal in the sec­ ond half, but only put one past BCC goalie Hickey. Coach Lamphcre said that Heritage wore his team down in the second half, but “it was a lot of fun to play.” As BCC was leaving the field after the 2- Teammates Justin Fluty (15) and Aaron Walters (6) come to congratulate fallen teammate Brandon Butzirus after he got the ball past the Gobles goalie. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton kickers win By Brett Bremer Sports Editor In its short history the Delton soccer pro­ gram has never had more than two wins in a season, well it’s still the first half of Sep­ tember and the Panthers earned their sec­ ond victory of this season’s campaign Tuesday night against Gobles. Delton senior midfielder Rick Tobias scored less than three minutes into the con­ test for a 1-0 lead and shouts from the bench tried to remind the Panthers that "it ain’t over yet.” With 22:58 left in the first half Tobias sent a centering pass in front of the Gobles goal and forward Brandon Butzirus went crashing in to beat the keeper to the ball and push it into the net for a 2-0 Panther lead. Then the young Panther squad almost handed it away. Delton coach Paul Harter said his players “thought they had it in the bag after the first 20 minutes. Gobles took advantage." Gobles would score twice before the half, then less than two minutes into the second took a 3-2 lead. From there Harter said it was a “gut check to get back in it. and they did.” At the 23-minutc mark Tobias sent a long ball ahead into the Gobles goal mouth. Butzirus came rushing in and again beat the Gobles keeper to the ball, pushing it ahead for teammate Kyle Martindale who knocked it into the net to tic the score at 3. Just a minute later Delton freshman Kyle Wells was pushed while breaking towards the goal with the ball. Tobias put the ensu­ ing penalty shot past the Gobles goalie and Delton led again 4-3. It wasn't the last push of the game. Gobles was charged with three yellow cards the rest of the way. Delton earned one in the first half of a very physical game. Delton added one more goal with five minutes left to play Panthers' defender Chris McGee sent a long ball ahead. For­ ward Aaron Walters beat everyone to it. dribbled around the keeper and scored. Harter said he was happy that every player contributed to the win. The Panthers hosted a "fantastic” Vicks­ burg squad according to Harter Monday Sept. 9. With five kids playing sick and the intense heat of the afternoon sun. Delton came out a little shell-shocked and fell 10­ 0. Last week Wednesday Sept. 4 Harter said Delton played its best game of the sea­ son outscoring Pcnnficld 2-1 to earn the victory in the first KVA game of the sea­ son. Rick Tobias scored both Panther goals with an assist on the first from Jamie Arismendi. Goalkeeper Tyler Harris stopped 14 of Pcnnficld's 15 shots for the win. Harter said that his defense played well and with “a lot of guts" w hen the game got real physical late. The Panthers visit Otsego Monday Sept. 16 and then get back into KVA action Sept. 18 at Paw Paw. 0 loss Eric Lamphcre said to Heritage's coach that's not quite 1041 is it. Four different players scored for the BCC boys' soccer squad in its Monday Sept. 9 at Otsego Christian 5-1. Eric Lamphcre got the scoring started in the first half when he put in a pass from brother Adam Lamphcre. Then Eric Lampherc assisted on the next BCC goal by sending a corner kick to Seth Meek who knocked it in for a 2-0 BCC lead. Adam Lamphcre added a goal in the first half when a long, wind blown Shane Hickey punt got past the Otsego defense. Seth Meek assisted Eric Lamphcre. and Eric Lamphcre assisted Shea Hammond for the two BCC scores in the second half. Ot­ sego pul in one before the final whistle blew for the final. Shane Hickey made 18 saves in net for BCC. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Froggers 4; Thunder Alley 4; Racing Buddies 3; Pinheads 3; Team 9 3; Happy Hookers I; Sunday Snoozers I; Red Dog 0: 4 Horsemen 0. Womens High (James - M. Snyder 188; A. Hubbell 175. Mens High (James • T. Peterson 166; B. Drayton 150. Saxon eagers fall to TK Delton golf sets records Delton’s boys’ golf team defeated Alle­ gan 162-166 Sept. 3. Brandon Garrison led the Panthers with a 38. Dustin Healey and Derek Caldwell both shot 41, and Cory Newington finished with a 42 at Mullenhurst Golf Course. It was the teams first match since setting a new school record against Gull Lake Aug. 28. The Panthers shot a 142. They were led by Ross Osgood who shot a 33. Dustin Healey fired a 35, Cory Newington a 36, and Brandon Garrison shot a 38. The Panthers varsity hosts TK and Parchment Thursday Sept. 12, then visits Pcnnfield Tuesday Sept. 17 and Hackett Sept. 19. The Panthers jayvec squad also set their own record earlier this season with a 158 against Byron Center at Mullenhurst. Nate Farrell scored a 37 to lead the jayvees in their record setting performance. Brett Mi­ chael shot a 38, Derek Caldwell a 39. and Jake Bowman finished with 44. Wednesday P.M. Sceber's 3; Mace’s Pharmacy 3; Hair Care Center 2: Railroad Street Mill 2; Nashville 5 Plus 1; Eye & Ent 1; Girrbach's (>; Armour Auction 0. High (James and Series - G. Otis 193: K. Becker 179; B. Hathaway 175: S. Armour 171; G. Poller 157: E. Dunham 157; R. Murphy 147: L. Friend 144; J. Kasinsky 144; H. Pennington 143. Thursday Angels Bowling Farmers Ins. 4-0; Cedar Creek Groc. 3-1 Stefano’s Pizza 3-1; Blcam’s Eases 3-1; Coleman'VHastings 2.5-1.5; BAR Testing 1.5-2.5: Richies Koffee Shop 1-3. Shamrock Tavern 1-3; Hastings Bowl |-1 Pet World 0-4. High (James and Scries - T. Soya 173 D Nichols 123: T. Cross 167; N. Taylor 145: V. Brown 144; G. Potter 151; L. Miller 155: E. Hammontrce 214-536; T Daniels <87-512; T. Phenix 165: C. Cunis 134. W Barker 157; B. Cuddahre 511; S. Snider I6O. S. Greenfield 185. Hastings' Niki Noteboom (right) goes under the basket and around TK’s Jes­ sica Flaska (33) then flips it behind her head for two as Chanda Brice (24) watches. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK's varsity lady eagers earned their first win over the Saxons since the 1999 district finals in come from behind fashion at Hastings. The lady Saxons led throughout the first half, at limes by as many as 10 points, be­ fore finally falling 58-52 Tuesday Sept. 10. A couple of late TK scores in the second quarter cut the Saxon lead to 6 at the half. Hastings then bumped their lead back up early in the third but by the end of the quar­ ter the Trojans had tied the score at 44. Hastings* coach Steve Laubaugh said, "a few mistakes cost us by allowing them to hang around and their confidence just kept growing. Middleville played aggressively and wouldn't back down." For the first 5 minutes of the fourth quar­ ter the teams traded the lead while attack­ ing each other full-court. TK made their free throws down the stretch, making 8 of 11 in the fourth quarter, to hold on for the win. TK made as many free throws as the Saxons attempted going 18 for 30 from the stripe. The Saxons were 8 of 18 from the free throw line. "This is obviously very disappointing," said Laubaugh. "wc had stretches where we played well, but wc didn’t finish the game strongly." Jessica Flaska led TK with 21 points and Chanda Brice added 15. Laura Dipcrt paced the Saxons with 14. Tiffany Howell and Niki Noteboom each added 11. Hastings visits Sparta Thursday Sept. 12 and will host Caledonia Tuesday Sept. 17 as the O-K Gold season gets under way. Tiffany Howell (14) runs into the TK defense on her way up for two. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE FOB PUBLIC HEARING ZONING OBOINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHI­ GAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing on September 18. 2002. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2481 Heath Road, within the Charter .Township of Rutland, commencing at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hearing will include the following, in summary: The amendment of Section 104.2026 of the Township Zoning Ordinance to regulate the size, number, location and manner of construction and display of signs in Rutland Charter Township as follows: 104.2026 SIGNS A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to regulate the size, num­ ber. location and manner of construction and display of signs in Rutland Charter Township. B. The purpose ot these regulations are to: 1. Protect the public health, safety and welfare. 2. Protect all zoning districts from visual chaos and clutter. 3. Eliminate distractions hazardous to vehicular traffic. 4. Protect appropriately identified usages from too many and too large signs. 5. Provide ability tor the public to identify premises and estab lishments. C. Definitions: provides for key terms as they apply to the ordi­ nance. D. Standards: 1. All signs must comply with the Building and Electrical Codes. 2 Sign area. The area shall be measured within a single, con­ tinuous perimeter composed of any straight line geometric fig­ ure which ei .doses the extreme limits of the advertising mes­ sage. together with the frame. 3. Illumination of signs: a. No flashing, blinking, intermittent or an on-and off type of lighting. b Arranged so that light is deflected away from adjacent property and roads. 4. Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a safe condi­ tion. A sign which no longer serves the purpose for which intended shall be removed within thirty (30) days of written notice by Rutland Charter Township. 5. Location. In addition to the required setbacks (See Article XVII) no sign shall be located where, in the opinion of the Zoning Administrator, it will obstruct visibility for vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 6. Double-sided signs. Any double-sided signs mote than 12 inches apart will be considered two individual signs. E. Permitted signs: 1. In the AG. RE. RR. R-1. R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 districts the following signs are authorized upon application for. and issuance of, a sign permit: a. Institutional identification for churches, schools, profes­ sional buildings, etc. One (1) ground mounted free standing sign not exceeding tour (4) feet in height and one (1) wall sign the aggregate of which shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. b. Golf courses, stables, nurseries and similar open space activities rnay include one (1) wall sign or ground mounted free standing sign, not exceeding a sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet or eight (8) feet in height with two direction signs on the property not to exceed ten (10) square feet or three (3) feet in height. c. A subdivision may have one (1) ground mounted identifi­ cation sign per entrance, not to exceed a sign area of thir­ ty-two (320 square feet or four (4) feet in height d. In the "AG" district a farm stand may include one (1) advertising sign not more than eight (8) square feet in sign area or four (4) feet in height. e. Signs in any residential district shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. 2. In the *C“ districts the following signs are permitted for each business upon application for. and issuance of. a sign permit pursuant to Section 20.26, L. a. C-1.C-2: (1) One (1) wall sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet (2) Traffic control or directional signs not to exceed three (3) square feet in area or height. (3) One (1) tree standing or ground sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) feet in height. For business centers one (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet. Five (5) additional square foot of sign area may be added for each unit within the business center, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet. b. C-3: (1) One (1) wall sign facing each street or road frontage. Not to exceed an area of thirty-two (32) square feet except: (a) commercial buildings larger than 10.000 square feet may increase wall signs by ten (10) square feet for each 1.000 square feet over 10.000 square feet not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet. (2) Two traffic control or directional signs not to exceed three (3) square feet in area or height. (3) One (1) free standing or ground sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) feet in height. For business centers one (1) free standing sign with an area not to exceed forty (40) square feet. Five (5) addi­ tional square foot of sign area may be added for each unit within the business center, not to exceed one hun­ dred (100) sqaure feet, or thirty-two (32) feet in height. c. 04: (1) One (1) wail sign or free standing sign facing each street or road frontage. Such sign shall not exceed an area of twenty-four (24) square feet. (2) Traffic control or directional signs with each sign not to exceed three (3) square feet area or height (3) One (1) free standing or ground sign with an area not to exceed twenty-four (24) square feet or twenty (20) feet in height may be permitted per industrial development and may be a consolidated tenant sign identifying each tenant (4) One (1) billboard per parcel—as a special use—not to exceed two hundred (200) square feel or thirty-five (35) feet in height. F. Exempted signs. The following signs are allowed in afl zoning distnets without a sign permit provided all other applicable requirements are met: 1. Dwelling. One (1) name plate not exceeding two (2) square feet. 2. Building numbers, including residential buildings. 3. Home occupations and home based business. One (1) sign not exceeding four (4) square feet. 4. *AG" District One (1) sign not more than eight (8) square feet 5. Temporary signs. a. Real estate sale or lease: One (1)sign not exceeding eight (8) square feet. Property other than residential: One (1) sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet. b. Political Signs not exceeding four (4) square feet tor not more than forty-five (45) days before, not more than ten (10) days after, the conclusion of the political campaign. c. One (1) temporary event sign, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, such as for special events and sales as defined in this ordinance. Display of any temporary event sign shall be limited to 14 days in advance and the day of the event. d. Advertising flags and banners are a1‘owed in the *C“ District for up to three (3) days per month. 6. Government signs: a. Emergency and warning signs b. Traffic signs. c Legal notices, licenses, permits required by law. 7. Miscellaneous: a. Public signs identifying a neighborhood, distnet or com­ munity. b. Histone plaques by non-profit organizations c. Signs located for viewing within the premises of the user. G. Non-conforming signs: 1. Signs authorized by a valid permit prior to adoption of this ordinance 2. Legal non-conforming status may be lost if: a. The sign is relocated cr replaced. b. The structure or size of the sign is altered c. The sign suffers more than fifty (50) percent damage or deterioration. H. Prohibited signs: 1. A private use sign located on a public land or in a public right-of-way. 2. An abandoned sign. 3. A sign imitating or resembling official traffic or governmental 519ns 4. A flashing or intermittently illuminating sign. 5. Moving signs. 6. Traitors or similar objects used for advertising only. I. Sign setbacks Al signs shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from an lot lines except that signs on any side bordenng a public right-of-way shal be a minimum of one half (1/2) the required front yard setback. j. Signs within business, commercial or industrial areas, as defined in the -Highway Advertising Act ot 1972* (1972 PA 106) bordering interstate highways, freeways or primary highways as defined in said Act. shall be regulated and controlled by the pro­ visions of such. K. Permits, administration and enforcement: 1. Permit procedures: a. Written application shall include the following (1) A site plan. (2i Details to demonstrate the proposed sign. (3) Consent of the owner of record of the property. (4) No sign shall be erected until an application is approved. (5) The permit review may be eliminated as part of a site plan review and/or special exception use review 2. Expiration Approval of a sign permit shall expire one year from its effective date. L. Review criteria. The Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission shall base action on the following criteria tn addition to any other enteria elsewhere specified: 1. The purpose of this ordinance (Section 20 26A) 2. The standards and criteria as set forth in this section. 3. Each sign shall be of a shape, material, style, letter types and color appropriate for the use. enhancing to the premises and harmonious with the neighborhood. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time dur­ ing regular business hours on any day except public and legal hol­ idays from and after the publication of tnis Notice and until and including the day or this public hearing, and may further be exam­ ined at the public heanng to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the pro­ posed amendments al or following the aforementioned public hear­ ing and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the proposed text amendments by filing same with the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall al any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing of September 18. 2002. and may further be received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted incompliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Ad). MCLA 41.72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Ad (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by wniing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present tor comments and suggestions at this public hearing. Robin McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hast .igs, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 Saxon soccer earns 1st win Saxon forward Andrew Vincent (14) heads up field after beating a Spartan to the loose ball (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) At halftime Sparta’s boys soccer team marched up the hill behind Hastings' field to find some shade and cool ofi. Hastings huddled around on the side lines. Sparta certainly cooled of. and Hastings came out firing in the second half to earn a 3-2 come from behind victory. With about 8 minutes gone in the second half. Sept. 5. Saxon Aaron Fortier stole a Spartan throw in and sent the ball ahead to Andrew Vincent. Vincent then ran a beauti­ ful givc-and-go with teammate Brian McKeough. Vincent got the ball back breaking to the goal all alone, look his time, then fired it under the Spartan keeper into the bottom left corner of the net for the game winning goal. The game winner game less than two minutes after the Saxons had tied the game at 2. The Saxons finally moved quickly on a set play when Vincent received a corner kick and dribbled the ball along the end line before firing it through the goal mouth and Jacob Elliott deflected it into the net Sparta took a 1-0 lead less than five min­ utes into the game when the Saxon defense ATTENTION IRVING TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE NOW HIRING HAS BEEN ADOPTED The township of Irwg. County of ferry. MKh<g»n ordtert MiMtTMi Thn ord:n*fice thaM be known »nd cited M the taring TownthipfGermin Cemetery Ottorce A cemetery tot ths* be one burial space A buna trace tW conwts of»tend four (4) feet wtoe and ten (10) feet m length SodtoafcMsaftotoorMW^MM Reudenqr or non-reudency a to be determined et the brae the uteb) n purchased. not the dele of the buna The township rewmet the nght to h/mt the quantity of tatl wto to i per son andtor famfy by vote of the townsfup board All sates be made on a form approved by the town.th.-p beard, which g’ants a nght of bunal orty and does net convey any other title to the tot a bunal space sold Such form shall be executed by the townstep dert. Bunal rights may only be transferred to those penc/ts eltg-bie to be oogmal purchasers of a cemetery tot or buna spaces withm the township and may be effected on*/ by endorsement of an assignment of such buna permit upon the ongmai buna permit form nsued by the township dert. apprortd by satd ckerk. and entered upon the offoa records of said deri Such transfers are not to be profit generating lor the ongnsakurrent owner Upon such a&gnment. approval and record, sad dert shall issue a new batai permit to the assignee and shaF. cancel and termmate upon such records, the ongmai permit thus assigned The townstep board has the ultimate say m any and al action pertamrag to the tomsg Townstep Cemetery and the German Cemetery SkUm 4c PardwM prica aad fnatu faaa Each buna! space shaH be {ISO 00 per site for residents and 1250 00 for non-reudentk Any transfer of one or more buna! spaces from an ongmai purchaser to a qualified assignee shall cost $15.00. At a txne such that the dert andtor the townstep board demes a transfer, the ongmai owner may sed the Irtb) back to the township fcr the ongmai purchase pnee only The fcregc«ng charges shall be >povted m the cemetery fund The townstep board, by resdutron. may penodxaby after the foregoing fees to accommo­ date increased costs, market changes. andtor needed reserve funds for cemetery mainte­ nance and acqumtior. »artinn fc Grwe epaatog dkarynn and ndas The opentag andtor ctoung of any burial space, prior to and following a burial therein, and mdudmg the interment of ashes, shall be at a cost to be determined from tone to time by resolution of the township board, payable to the township No bunal spaces shal be opened andtor dosed except under the tteecbon and control ot the cemetery sexton Thn provision shall not apply to proceedings for the remwal and reinter­ ment of bodes and remains, wtadi matters are under the supervtsen of the tool health department Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c EXPERIENCED DRIVERS OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-8M-MORE PAY (1-BM-E67-372D) For the BEST Color Film Processing around, see the Not lenthar. JE hours notice sha« be gnenm advanced any time of any funeral to a«ow for the op omg of the burial spaces firtin ft Craaad —tola—ca No grading, leveling or excavating upon bunal space shall be allowed without the permnuonofthe cemeteiy sexton or the township dert No flowers, shruta. trees ot vegetation of any type shall be planted without the permission of the cemetery sexton or township dert unless they are m a moveable container Any of the foregoing items planted without such approval may te removed by the township or the cemetery sexton The township board reserves the nght to have removed or trimmed any tree, plant or shrub located within the cemetery m the interest of mamtammg proper appearance and the use of the cemetery Seasonal cleanup n Apnl and November Permnstoie items may be placed from May 1st to October 31st and must meet afl other requirements stated herein. The cemetery sexton shafl have the nght and authority to remove and dispose ot any and aN growth, emblems, d-spte/s or containers that through decay, deterioration, damage or a.v erwne become urmghtty. a source of litter or a martenance problem, at any time. fidiix fc FirfaMra af vacawt cawtetary bto ar barite apacaa Cemetery tots or bunal spaces idd after the effective date of the ordinance and remarwtg vacant 40 years from the date of their sale shall automatically revert to the township upon the occurrence of the following events Notice shaB be sent by the township dert by first class mail to the last known address of the Utt owner cf record informing him/her of the equration of the 40 year period and that all rights With respect to sad tats or space- will be forfeited if he?she does not affirmative^ indicate m wntmg to the township dert withm 60 days from the date of the ma*ng of the withm notice hisiher desire to tetam sato bunal nghts. If no written response to sato notice indicating a desire to retain the cemetery tats or bunal spaces m question ts received by the township dert from the last owner of 'ecord of sata lets or spaces, or tinker hem or legal represerttatNe. Within 60 days from the date of the marling of said notice automatically mves the township nghts to sato tots or bunal spaces. The Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team had some success Saturday Sept. 7 as it cap­ tured 9 points and fifth place at the Byron Center tournament. First singles player Amanda VanBurcn and Cooklin at second singles both won 2 points for the team. VanBurcn recorded a 8-1 victory over her Byron Center oppo­ nent. and an 8-4 victory over Frccmont. Cooklin had an 8-1 win over Byron Cen­ ter and an 8-2 win over South Haven. At fourth singles Bryant won one match. 8-2 over Kenowa Hills. On the doubles side the first team of Danielle Drumm and Rachel Pohja went away with an 8-3 win over Wayland. At two doubles the team of Ashley Gibson and Dani Groggins downed Frccmont by the score of 8-2. The third doubles pair of skngic Norris and Sam Slecvi won 8-3, and the fourth doubles team of Jessica Hender­ shot and Brianna Wescott 8-6. each won a point for the team with victories over South Haven. The Saxon ladies’ hosted Hudsonville Unity Christian Monday Sept. 9 and fell 7­ 1. Margo Cooklin at second singles earned the lone Saxon victory with a tough three set win 4-6. 6-3, 6-4. At fourth singles Shelby Bryant lost a close match by the score of 6-0. 7-5. The Saxons host Kenowa Hills Monday Sept. 16 and visit Cedar Springs Wednes­ day Sept. 18. BCC’s girls’ eagers lost a c*oscly fought game by the score of 37-34 to Otsego Bap­ tist Academy. With a late fourth quarter comeback. BCC was able to get within 3 points but could not overtake Otsego. Janna Rozema led BCC with 11 points Monday Sept. 9. Alisa Faber added 8 to go with 8 rebounds. Kai Ice Laws combined 4 points with 9 rebounds. Tuesday Sept. 3 BCC defeated to Lans­ ing Central Lutheran 26-10. BCC held Lu­ theran to only 1 point in the second half. Faber led BCC with 9 points. Janna Ro­ zema had 8 points and 11 rebounds on the night. Way back on Aug. 29 BCC fell 14-6 to New Covenant of Lansing. Rozema led BCC with 4 points and 10 boards. BCC is now 2-2. Their next home game is at East Martin Friday Sept. 13. They will be host to the Grand Rapids Homeschool­ ers Monday Sept. 16 at 6:30. lectixa 7: toteroMat ragtoattoaa Only one person may be buned m a bunal space except for a mother and mfa..’T two child'tn buned at the same time Other situations may be presented to the township board for Located at... J-Ad Graphics M-43 Highway North of Hastings Sarttoa tl: Racanb The township clerk shaH manta-n records concerning an burials, issuance ot buna! permits separate and apart from any ether records of the township and the same shall be open to the pubK inspection at all reasonable business hours SarttoaUVartt All bunais shall be within a standard concrete vault instated at constructed m each bunal space before rtermem Sarttow tk Cawwtory haan The cemetery shad be open to the general pubk from the hours of dawn to dusk each pay No person shall be permitted m the township cemeteries at any bme other than the fore going hoi's, except upon perm.;ss<yi of the townsrtp board at the sexton of the cemetery Sarttoa M: Pav^dM An-y Person, firm a corporation who vesates any cf the provision of the wrthm ordinance shad be guilty of a misdemeanor and shad be subject to a hne of up to HOD 00 andtor imprisonment for up to 90 days m p-l as may be determined by a court of competent funsd.rton Each pay that a wolatxxi continues to exist shad constitute a separate offense Any criminal prosecutions hereunder shall prevent cwl proceedings for abatement and ter rvrjtion of rhe actrvrty complained cf SerttowC: fmnbMty The provisions of the wih.n ordinance are hereby dec’-artd to Mve’atJe rd should any provrsion. section or part thereof be declared rnvaM or unconstitutional by any court of com­ petent lunsdicton. such decision sha'l only affect the particular provision, section or part thereof involved m such decision ard shall net affect ex invalidate the remainder of such ord ra^e which sna l continue m fuM face rd effect Serttow 14: ttovtoetom | Any de.-iat«n from the ordnance may be presented to the township board for aptxovaittenal and must be made m wrrtmg Sarttow th Effective Date Th-S ordinance shtfl take effect on I Jy 10.2002 All ordinances or parts of ordinances m con­ flict he.t-.wtn art heresy repealed WUVWW —. t< f ’ IF The Sluggers are (front witn oat) Kelly Wilson, (second row trom left) Danielle Oakland. Ashley Peck. Erika Swartz. Amanda Clark. Katie Kendall, (back) coach Sandy Swartz. Darcy Meade. Brooklyn Pierce. Melissa Miller. Jacquie Siska. Kayleigh DelCotto. Katie Borner, and coach Kim Peck (Missing from photo are Jamie VanBoven and Katee McCarthy) Sluggers softball The Hastings Sluggers softball team fin­ ished the season with a come from behind victory in extra innings. The girls were down 9-1 in the third inning before scoring three runs in the fourth, tying it in the fifth, and winning it in extra innings w ith a final score of 12-11. The girls settled down after the first in­ ning and played outstanding defense ac­ cording to their press release. Jacquie Siska went the distance on the mound for the Sluggers, allowing only three runs after the initial inning. Brooklyn Pierce played a great third base, had one stolen ba:® and blasted a tri­ ple in extra innings to tie the game and came home on a single by Katie Kendall for the winning run. Katie Kendall played an aggressive shortstop and hit a double as well as the game winning single. Kendall also stole two bases. Kayleigh DelCotto played a tough center field and second base, walked three times as well as stealing three bases. Katie Borner had two put-outs at second base, and did an outstanding job • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 10, 2002, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. DeHon's Christina Charron tries to go up for two against the tough School­ craft D. (Photo by Brett Bremer) NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Building Authority. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20. 2002. The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20. 2002. NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Community Corrections Advisory Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20. 2002. The Barry County Board of Commissioners are seeking interested citizens to serve on the Road Commission Board. Applications may be obtained at the County Administration office. 3rd floor of the Courthouse, and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday. September 20. 2002. t backing up second base. Melissa Miller played a great right field. Kelly Wilson played center field and scored once. Amanda Clark played a great right field and had a single to knock in sev­ eral runs, she also had one stolen base. Ashley Peck played a tough first base and ran the bares aggressively to score the first run in extra innings. Erika Swartz caught the entire game and knocked in Peck with a single in extra innings. The girls finished the season with a 3-5 record. GOLF RESULTS Match Play from Mullenhurst Championship Flight- 1st: Craig Funk; 2nd: Tim Butcher First Flight - 1st: Griff Pratt: 2nd: Ron Ashley Second Flight - 1st: Jim Habbcgger; 2nd: Jim Sprague Third Flight - 1st: Emic Sunncrvilc; 2nd: George Travis Cagers drop two Let Us Process Your COLOR FILM...Quiddyt Printing Plus at J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 MSm 10: RapardwM rt toll ar tawtf ipacsa The t.'wnship w-H repurchase *n, cemetery las at bunal spaces from the owner fa the ong mai price pad to the township, upon written request of sad owner a hosier legal hem a represertatives Saxon Jon Hollister (6) comes charging in as Sparta’s goalie grabs the ball out of the air. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Girls earn wins at B.C. Close one for BCC fertinn fc Mwfcan ar maroariate AX marten v memorials must be of stone or other equaty durade composition Any large upngtt monuments must be located upon a smtade foundation to martam the same m an erect posaon Only one monument marker or memonai shaH be penwtted per bunal space The footing or foundation upon wruch any monument. marker or memorial must be placed shad be constructed by the township sexton at cost to the owner of the bur­ ial tight The appropriate permit for the bunal space invoked. together with the appropriate toentificatc-n of the person to be buned thertm. where necessary, shal be presented to either the cemetery sexton or the township dert pnor to mterment Where such permit has been tost or destroyed, the township dert shad be satded. from hdher records, that the person to be buned m the bunal space is an arf-orued and appropriate one before any mterment is commenced or completed AM graves shaH be located m an orderly and neat appearing manner wrthm the confines of the bunal space mvoked watched a Spartan shot from a bad angle trickle across the goal line. Twenty minutes later the Spartans went up 2-0 w hen a long pass got behind the Saxon defense and was easily shot into the Hastings net. Hastings got one back before halftime Fortier sent the ball into the Sparta penalty box and Vincent beat the Spartan keeper to the ball then shot it into the open net. It was* the beginning of the turnaround for the Saxons whose defense was beaten badly many times in the first half by Spartans who got good jumps on passes and often moved in behind the Saxon defense. Hastings upcoming home matches in­ clude Comstock Thursday Sept. 12 and Wyoming Park Tuesday Sept. 17. and the Saxons visit Eaton Rapids at 12:30p.m. Saturday Sept. 14. By Brett Bremer Sports Editor Schoolcraft’s senior Erika Ryskamp out­ scored Delton 19-18 and the rest of her teammates combined for 31 points in the Eagles win at Delton. . The Schoolcraft defense completely shut down the Delton offense, and Schoolcraft’s offense did a good job of beating the Del­ ton press Tuesday Sept. 10 in their 50-18 win over the Panthers. The Eagles played a lough full court press until about midway through the third quarter. The Panthers had a hard time get­ ting the ball into the front court and when they did they often looked hurried trying Io run their offense. It wasn't only the Eagles* defense. The Delton offense also beat itself committing many unforced turnovers, especially in the first quarter when the Panthers fell behind 12-2. Panthers coach Rick Williams said that the turnovers were a real killer. It is something that his team will have to go back on in practice and fix. “Wc have a better team than this. We’re not executing offensively." Delton climbed to within eight points with about three minutes left in the half, but then Schoolcraft went on a 10-0 run and led 26-8 at the half. Margo Lutz led the Panthers with 6 points all coming when she went back up with a rebound she had just grabbed, Kortni Matteson had 5 points. In action Thursday Sept. 4 Allegan de­ feated Delton 54-34. “We probably had enough shot opportunities but wc need to make more," said Williams. The Panthers only committed 15 turnovers but shot just 28% from the floor. Delton led 10-8 at the end of one then was outscored 13-4 as Al­ legan pulled away in the second quarter. Matteson led the Panthers v :th 10 points. She also had 8 boards and 3 assists. Lutz had 8 points and 7 rebounds, and Shanna Tamminga combined 6 points with 8 re­ bounds and 2 blocked shots. Delton will be host to Plainwell Thurs­ day Sept. 12 and visit Vicksburg on Tues­ day Sept. 17. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 12. 2002 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent • Estate FILE NO. 2OO2-23-5O4-DA of June Haines Date of Estate birth 07/08/1917 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent Jun® M Haines who lived at Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Michigan died 08/23/2001 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to John Barnett named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street Hastings, and the named/proposed personal representative withm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Kathryn M Russell (P59395) 205 East Mill Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-4243 John Barnett 903 East Mill Street Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-4464 (9/12) Harold Stanndard is still in his working clothes as he watches Art Meade mix the raffle tickets. Art's granddaughters wait to draw the winning tickets after the Woodland Lions' Club barbecue. Central United Methodist Church revert­ ed to its school year schedule with worship services at 10:30 and Sunday school class­ es meeting at 9:10 for a quick sip and bite before classes begin minutes later. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets tonight for its initial gathering for its 35th year at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. President John Waite will bring the evening’s program. Next month there will be a program on lighthouse living with guest speakers. Tonight there will be reports on Alumni Day. Depot Day and Art in the Park, which are the major events of the year, when society efforts go far beyond the paid membership. Senior Times, which is a free publication available in stores, listed as its Thomapple Manor resident of the Month Lake Odessa's Dorothy Erb. She was bom in 1910 to Ed and Grace Henney. She lived much of her young life with her grandpar­ ents. Then, while in high school, she moved to Ionia to live w»ih her father She roamed Roy Erb and they had a son. Arnold. She has four grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. As a farm wife, she drove tractor, helped with 40 cows, ran the milk house. She is a member of Grace Brethren LEGAL NOTICE MQBBjAGfi_SAkE THIS FIRM IS X DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default nas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Roger D May. a single person. Mortgagor, to Green Tree Financial Servicing Co-potation. Mortgagee, dated Auguat 24. 1998. and recorded on September 22. 1998. in Document No. 1018283. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date ot this notice, the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and 63/100 ($69,787.63) Dollars, including interest at 10.890% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some Dart of them, at pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. September 19. 2002 at 1 00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the Township of Castleton County of Barry and State of Michigan and are descnbed as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 27. T3N. R7W d.stant North 754 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence West at nght angles to said Section line 231 feet, thence North parallel with said Section line 220 feet, thence East 231 feet to said Section line; thence South along Section line 220 feet to the point of begwkng. Subject to an easement for pubic highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Prce Road A/k/a 2832 S Price Rd.. Nashville. Ml 49073. Parcel ID 08-050-027­ 000-005-01 The redemption penod shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 15.2002 Green Tr^ Financial Servicing Corporation Mortgagee Keith A Sobroff. Esq SOTIROFF & ABRAMCZYK. PC 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste. 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (243) 642-6000 (9/12) We Welcome YOUR OPINION! Compose your thoughts to be shared with the community, and send "To The Editor" at The Banner. Box 8, Hastings, Ml. Church on Vedder Road, where she taught Sunday school for years. At Thomapple she enjoys playing bingo, the spelling bees, church services and Dhimettes. Mary Morrice, at Tendercare for only two weeks, several times Labor Day week­ end tried to contact daughter Joanne back at Lake Manor Apartments by telephone but could not. Finally, on Tuesday morning, she called a neighbor in the apartments to check on her daughter. Sadly, it was discovered that Joanne had died. The last time anyone recalled seeing her was on the previous Thursday. Aug. 29. Graveside services were held at Lakeside cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Mary was able to attend with help from Linda Swift and an attendant. Many Lake Manor neighbors and friends also attended. Clergy from Ionia officiated. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. Sept. 14. at Lake Manor. The speaker will be James Lyons of Willowbrook Drive who will speak on tracing the Revolutionary soldier. He has -earlier done a similar program on Civil War research. The Ionia County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet Thursday. Sept. 19. at noon at the Commission on Aging building. Call reservations at 374­ 8420. The topic will be on long term care with a speaker to address the subject. All public school retirees are invited. First time attendees get a free lunch by bringing their green sheet. Chapter secretary Grace Larsen of Saranac, a Lakewood retiree died suddenly Monday. Friends here were advised last week of the death of Ruth Greene of Shelby, a retired Lakewood kindergarten teacher. Memorial services were held Sunday after­ noon. She is survived by her husband. Raymond, who is a retired Lakewood prin­ cipal. sons. Todd. Scott and Raymond Jr. The Greenes also have grandchildren. Their home was on Lake Michigan, north of Muskegon. Mrs. Roger Hamp accompanied son Allen and wife Mary Hamp of Leslie to a wedding on Saturday. The ceremony was held on the lake^hore of an island in Lake Charlevoix. Ward and Elaine Van Laanen returned MOnday from a ten day trip to Iron Mountain, chiefly to attend his class reunion. They also visited relatives there on the way north. They were amazed at the city's growth with new housing on exten­ sions of existing streets and a posh club­ house at a golf course. West Berlin Wesleyan Church on Portland Road is holding its fall pork roast Saturday. Sept. 14. from 4 p.m. onward. They always serve tasty food. FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used foi this purpose If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susan A. Mix. a single woman to Worth Funding Incorporated, a California Corporation. Mort­ gagee. dated October 1.2001. and recorded on October i/, 2001 in Instrument No. 1068256. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said Mortgage was assigned to US Bank N A., as trustee, by an assignment dated Apnl 11. 2002 and recorded May 3.2002 «n Instrument No 1079948. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Seven and 67/100 Dollars ($132,267.67). including interest at 11.34% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock a.m. on Thursday. October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot 1141 of the original plat of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be ? months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. August 29. 2002 US Bank NA. as trustee Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Deqmndre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext IlFFW’* Our File No 100 8358 (9/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE !N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson and John D. Watson (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee. dated October 26.2001. and recorded on April 15.2002 in Uber Instrument No. 1078158 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 63/100 dollars ($129,817.63), including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged ptemises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to nghts in a non­ exclusive easement for ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1 /2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200225043 Hawks (9/26) Family Worker for Head Start In Barry County/Hastings. Under the direction of the Site Administrator, will assist families in identifying their strengths/needs and community re­ sources to become major decision-makers in the programming and education of their children in compliance with the Head Start program performance standards. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Family Life Eduction or So­ cial Work is required. Between three and five years of progressive responsi­ bility or expansive experience in Human Services is required. Strong organi­ zational. documentation and communication skills required with the ability to self-direct, manage multiple tasks/projects. Intermediate level computer skills required. First Aid and CPR training is required (will be provided). Interested persons must submit resumes/applications by mail or in person to Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Attn.: B. Bell. 175 Main. P.O. Box 1026, Battle Creek. Michigan 49016. by fax at 616-965-1152. or via email at brcndab@ caascm.org. EOE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John B Weddingion and Donna B Stamps (original mort­ gagors) to NBD Mortgage Company Mortgagee dated April 4. 1996 and recorded on Apnl 17. 1996 in Liber 657 on Page 268 in Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the St Paul Federal Bank for Saving Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1998. which was recorded on July 25. 2002. in Instrument «1084371. Barry County Records on which mortgage mere is claimed to be due a the date hereof the sum of NINETY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 02/100 dollars ($93,300.02). including interest at 7.700% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on September 26 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as Lot 80 of Sunset Shores *2. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 39. Also commencing on the Northeast comer of Section 10. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence North 89 degrees 49 min­ utes West along the North line of said Section 10. a distance of 1776.13; thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 521.90 feet, to the true place of beginning, thence South 15 degrees 11 minutes West 200.00 feet, thence North 74 degrees 49 minutes West 200 00 feet to the Easterly line of Sunset Dr., thence North 15 degrees 11 minutes East along said easterly line 200.00 feet, thence South 74 degrees 49 minutes East 200 00 leet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Su.te 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200221320 Jaguars (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Date Garrison Jr. and Patricia Joy Garrison (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 24. 1998, and recorded on December 21.1998 in Liber Document No. 1022606 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on August 13. 2002 in Liber Document No 1085529 Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization. LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated November 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 8, 2002, in Liber document •1083433 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 02/100 dol­ lars ($73,962.02). including interest at 9.950% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of Item, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. cn October 17. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF DELTON, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at an iron stake at the Southwest comer of Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton; thence Scuth 11-1/4 degrees West on East line of highway 34 rods 2 feet; thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 2 rods to center of highway for beginning thence South 11-1/4 degrees West 4 rods; thence South 78-3/4 degrees East 10 rods; thence North 11-1/4 degrees East 4 rods; thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 10 rods from place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: September 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ale *200220556 Mustangs (10/3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure SrJe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jef! A. West and Heather M West (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Bank ot Kalamazoo Mortgagee, dated November 3. 1989. and recorded on November 8 1989 in Liber 490 on Page 900 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sad mortgagee to the Fifth Third Mortgage Company as successor by merger and/or name change to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company Assignee by an assignment dated November 13. 1989. which was recorded on November 21. 1989. in Liber 491 on Page 469 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 67/100 dollars ($35,917 67). including interest at 9 750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided nobce is hereby given that sad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on October 24. 2002 Sad premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Al that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Which lies East of Highway that runs North and South thru said land and lies Northerly of a straight Itne. the East end of which hne >s at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 and 900 Feet south ot the North hne of Section 33 and the West end of which line rs at a pomt m center of the North and South Highway and 900 Feet Southerly measured along the center of the Highway from the North line of said Section 33. Subject to all Conditions, restric­ tions. Easements, and Limitations of Record. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F.te *200111337 Wolves (1010) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-5459 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and condibcns of a certain mortgage made by John Higdon, and Kim Higdon, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 13th day of July. A D 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State ot Michigan, on the 13th day of July. A.D.. 2000. in Document No. 1047045 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $78,870.05 (seventy eight thousand eight hundred dollars and five cents) including interest there on at 11.12% (eleven point one-two) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to toe stat­ ue of the Stale of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10th day of October. A.D., 2002, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: AM that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the City of Detton, in ttw County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 ot Lot 5 of Barrett Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 30. also, beginning at toe Northwest Comer ot Said Lot 4 ot toe recorded Plat ot Barrett Acres, thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4. 100 feet, thence North 134 feet. Thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes West 100 feet. Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning, being part of toe Northwest 1/4 ot Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Commonly known as: 239 E. Orchard Tax I D : 08-003-045-004-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated September 5. 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.RA. By; Daniel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney tor Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.P.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR* 02686951 (10/3) We would like to welcome Amy Piper to our professional sales staff. Amy would like to invite everyone to stop in and check out our great selection of new and used cars & trucks today! Dreisbach FontiCXrXioeut uMC Truck M —C— 11.•—A M* 4 ExawtfG Yout ExpfCTAMHS is a fum TuomotT Call 616-948-8000 Today or toll tree 1 -888-494-5539 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT'S TRUST In the matter of HAROLD A CASE and ISABELLE M CASE TRUST under AGREE­ MENT dated October 26. 1993 Date of birth February 22. 1912 (Harold A Case) TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent HAROLD A CASE, who lived at 1940 East Cloverdale. Hastings. Michigan, dud August 27. 2002 leaving the above trust entitled ‘HAROLD A CASE and ISABELLE M. CASE TRUST" in full force and effect Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Karen J Greenfield of 6020 South M-37 Highway, Hastings. Michigan, or Robert H. Case, of 1061 West Brogan Road. Hastings. Michigan, Successor Co-Trustees within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice September 9. 2002 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Richard J Hudson (P15220) 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Karen J. Greenfield 6020 South M-37 Hastings. Ml 49058 Robert H Case 1061 West Brogan Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE C ON TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BEuOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lumbard, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments. Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 12.1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Document tt 1024367 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One National Association, f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago, Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 1999. which was recorded on October 12. 1999, m Document No. 1036445, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 96/100 dollars ($88238.96). including interest at 15.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.a on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel *0“ of the Russell W. Harrison and Margaret A. Hamson unrecorded Plat described as. A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, descnbed as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet, thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36. thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 months) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trutt. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File r. 200016840 Raptors (9/26' Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Delault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott A. Selby (original mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2001. and recorded on May 17. 2001 in Liber 1059895 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ia claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 29/100 dollars ($101.912.29). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them. at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on September 26. 2002. . Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Spnngs Township, Barry County. Michigan: thence North 89 degrees. 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds East. 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 line to the center of said Section 19; thence Soutn 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 833 00 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of sard Section 19 to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees. 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds West 199.40 feet to the Easterly hne of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 21 seconds East 96 36 feet along said Easterly hne; thence North 89 degrees. 51 min­ utes. 22 seconds East 199.36 feet to the point of beginning Tbd .exemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorney and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223917 Cougars (9/12) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D Vickery and Susan K. Vickery (original mort­ gagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee. dated October 23. 1998. and recorded on October 29. 1998. Instrument No. 1020061 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-SEVEN AND 10/100 dollars ($46,577.10). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 10.2002. Said premises are Mtuaiad in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shah be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roads. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200224940 Cougars (9/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by William L. Beachnau and Joann Beachnau (original mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1994. and recorded on July 18. 1994 *n Liber 610 on Page 19 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Chase Manhattan Bank F/K/A Chemical Bank, as Trustee of IMC Home Equity Trust 1994-1 under the pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1. 1994. Assignee by an assignment dated November 18. 1994. which was recorded on May 14. 1995. m Liber 629 on Page 228. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there •s claimed to be due ai the date hereof the sum of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTYNINE AND 61/100 dollars ($6.229 61). including interest at 11.790% per annum. Under the power of sale container n said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 24. 2002. Sato premises are situated tn CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of block 6 of R J. Grant's Second Addition to the City. Formerly Village of Hastings. According to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 16. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 F4e *200132847 Raptors (10/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE V. ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenny L. Risner and Pamela J. Risner (original mort­ gagors) to Industry Mortgage Company, L.P., A Delaware Limited Partnership. Mortgagee, dated February 17.1997, and recorded on February 24. 1997 in Liber 686 on Page 508 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 78/100 dollars ($59,558 78). including interest at 11.100% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 1/2 of the following described parcel of land, commencing at a pomt at the middle of the north hne of the northwest 1/4 of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence running south 40 rods. 12 hnks to the center of the East and West highway; thence to the easterly direc­ tion along the'center of the east and west high­ way to the center of north and south highway; thence running a northerly direction along the center ol north and south highway to the north hne of section 29; thence west to the point of beginning, except, the east 350 feel of this parcel, all in section 29. town 2 north, range 10 west The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 B'rgham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200222143 Raptors (9/26) I ■/Viea. Obit tatties Joyce May Hale IONIA - Joyce May Hale. 2 1/2 month old daughter of Steven and Lisa (Cole) Hale of Ionia, died unexpectedly Monday morning. Sept. 2. 2002. Joyce was bom June 9. 2002 in Grand Rapids. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers. Triston. Richard and her twin. Charles; grandparents. Julie and Ken McArthur of Luke Odessa. Richard and Lilly Cole of Lansing. Richard Hale of Gladwin. Janet Niemeth of Saginaw; great­ grandparents. Joyce Middaugh of Nashville. Thelma Cole of Charlotte and Lorn Hale of Gladwin; great-great-grand ­ mother. Geraldine McIntyre of Grand Ledge; aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Friday at Meadowbrook Cemetery. Pastor Don Woolum officiated. Arrangements were handled by BarkerLeik Funeral Home. Mulliken. M. Arnold "Mickey" Pierce Jr. BATTLE CREEK - Marion Arnold "Mickey” Pierce Jr., age 67 of Battle Creek, returned to his Lord on Tuesday morning, September 10. 2002 at Baltic Creek Health Systems. Mr. Pierce was bom November 28. 1934 in Battle Creek to Marion Arnold and Jean (Packer) Pierce. He was a 1952 graduate of Marshall High School and then attended Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. In 1953, he went to work for the former Security National Bank in downtown Battle Creek as a mail clerk. He worked his way to the position of Auditor and Assistant Vice President for the bank. Wanting to experience other work, he left the bank and started his own fuel delivery route, delivering for Standard Oil Company in Delton. He later became the fuel oil manager for first Hodgson Heating Company and later McLeer Oil Company. He then became the aucz'or/fuel manager for Riddcrman And Sons Oil Company Inc., where he worked until ill health forced him to retirement in the mid-1990's. Mr. Pierce was married on September 4, 1953 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall to Charlotte A. Collins. The couple lived on a farm in the Delton area for thirty years, until moving to Pennficld Township in 1999. He was an active community vclunteer over the years, being a member of Springfield Lions Club and was a former member of Battle Creek Jaycees. He volunteered for Gull Lake Christian School, serving as their bookkeeper. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working at his farm with his tractor. Mr. Pierre k>ved the Lord and his family. He especially enjoyed any family gathering and loved his role as grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte; a daughter, Marcha Gam of Battle Creek; two sons. George Arnold Pierce and Marc Arnold Pierce both of Battle Creek; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his mother, Jean Pierce of Battle Creek; his mother-in-law, Ethel Collins of Marshall; special friends, Martha McMillian and Mary Denny of Battle Creek, Cindi Rochelle of Marshall; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Merritt and Ronniemay Pierce of Battle Creek and Roger & Jane Pierce of Vermontville; a sister, Susan VanHorn of Greensboro, NC and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter. Kathryn Brauer in 1995; his father, Marion Arnold Pierce in 1972 and an infant brother, Richard Lee Pierce. Friends may call at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home in Marshall on Thursday from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. where family will be present to receive visitors from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Services to celebrate his life will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 13, 2002 at 11 A.M. with Pastor Albert Dines officiating. Interment Oakridge Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the family in care of Mrs. Pierce. Assistance with memorials is available at Kempf Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by the Kempf Funeral Home in Marshall. Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them The BANNER. To subscribe call |______ Gaylord C. Eldred HASTINGS - Gaylord C. Eldred, age 66, of Hastings, died Sunday, September 8, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Michigan. He was born January 30. 1936 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Verdon W. and Dorothy M. (Loomis) Eldred. He had been a lifelong Hastings & Bedford area resident. He served in the Army during 1958­ 1960 having attained the rank of Pfc. enlisted on December 5. 1958 in Detroit, Michigan and was discharged on November 22, I960 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Gaylord enjoyed hunting, fishing, making maple syrup and barbequing. He was a member of Hickory Comers American Legion Post. He also was a member of Bedford Lions Club and was their Past President and enjoyed helping out with the barbequing al their events. He worked in maintenance for Michigan Carton Co., where he worked for 45 years retiring in 1998. He is survived by brothers, David (Shirley) Eldred of Hastings. MI. and Eugene (Sue) Eldred of Hastings, MI. and five nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Verdon Eldred and his mother, Dorothy Loomis Eldred. No visitation will be held. Funeral services will be held this week. Memorial tributes may be made to Bedford Lions Club. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hcbble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. Kenneth Davis HASTINGS - Mr. Kenneth Davis, age 80 of Hastings, died Sunday September 8, 2002 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Kenneth was bom in Conneaut, Ohio on October 5, 1921 the son of John & Leila (Annis)Davis. He graduated from Oberlin High School in 1939. He began his college education in the fall of 1939 at Oberlin College, but his college days were interrupted by World War II. He was sworn into the Army at Cleveland Stadium on July 4, 1942. When the war was over he returned to Oberlin, where he graduated from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 1947. He taught school in Ohio and Michigan for many years and went into wholesale sales in 1962, which he continued until the time of his retirement, moving to Hastings in 1996 from Grand Rapids. Kenneth never lost his love for music and spent many years directing and organizing Barbershop Choruses and Quartets. He directed the Great Lakes Barbershop Chorus in Grand Rapids, directed a chorus in Muskegon and helped found and direct the Country Gentleman Chorus in Bucyrus, Ohio. He directed several church choirs over the years. Most recently he had played the piano and sang at Thomapple Manor and Barry County Commission on Aging. In his younger years he loved to hunt. He was an avid fisherman and loved to play golf. Kenneth is a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #401. He served as Commander of the Captain John Shirley Post #384. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Jean; sons, Kenneth Ross (Beverly) Davis, Douglas (Mary) Wood, Robert Wood; daughter, Susan (Donald) Granncr; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mariam Davis and an infant daughter, Pamela. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 10. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiated. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Thomapple Manor or the Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - Marie Hardy Hallock, age 89, died Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at her home in Bedford Township. She was bom March 12. 1913 in Colon, Michigan the daughter of Charles and Amy (Bower) Hardy. She graduated in 1930 from Constantine High School and attended Maher Business College in Kalamazoo for a year, studying general business classes. After college, she ran a Fourth Class post office in Jones, Ml. Then she was a bookkeeper for Central Electric for two years, at Security National Bank she took in "rationed stamps” from merchants during WW II and after three years was the main bookkeeper in the Finance dept, working on the daily financial statements for the bank President. For more than 20 years , she was a personal and legal secretary to attorney G. Randcll Price, retiring in 1975. She attended the Custer Chapel, she was a life member of the Battle Creek Chapter 153 of the Order of Eastern Star, a member of the Marshall Women of the Moose Chapter 202 and a member of the Battle Creek area Legal Secretaries Association. Marie enjoyed playing the organ, fishing, deer hunting with her husband and going up north in Michigan. She married Nile Lester Hallock at the Urbandale Methodist Church parsonage in Battle Creek on September 2, 1950, he passed away September 16, 1998. She is survived by her sister. Phyllis Larkin of Three Rivers; daughter-in-law, Dolores E. Doherty of Battle Creek; step­ daughter. Joanne & Leon Berry of St. Petersburg, FL.; granddaughters, Patricia A. Doherty and Suzanne M. & Bob Dowe both of Battle Creek, Marjorie S. Dishman of New Port Richey, FL, Tamarah D. & Gary Martinez of Las Animas, CO.. Brenda & Bill Cheesman and Kathy Presto both of Springhill, Fl. and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nile Lester, son, Patrick C. Doherty in 2000; sisters, Marjorie Belle Brown in 1995 and Dorothy Irene Ripke in 1950. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 12. 2002 from 4-7 P.M. at Bachman Hcbble Funeral Service. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, September 13, 2002 al the Bachman Hcbble Funeral Chapel with Pastor James Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Banfield Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Lifespan-Good Samaritan Hospice Care. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hcbble Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Bettie Harding ALTO - Bettie Harding, age 73, of Alto, passed away Sept. 4, 2002. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Orville (Chum). Mrs. Harding is survived by her son, Orville and Marilyn Harding of Greenville; grandson, George (Becky) Harding; great­ granddaughters. Lindsey Marie and Lorynn Elizabeth; brothers, Vem (Doris) Alierding. Duane (Marie) Alierding, Kevin (Cheryl) Alierding all of Hastings; sisters. Margaret (Duane) Wilkes of Freeport, Joan Boehmer of Bellevue, Terri (John) Catt of Drummond Island; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 9. 2002 at the Roth-Gerst Chapel. 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. Rev. Dean Bailey of Bowne Center United Methodist Church officiated. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bowne Center United Methodist Church, 12051 84th. Alto. Ml 49302. Esther May Hubbard | MIDDLEVILLE - Esther May Hubbard, age 80, of Middleville, passed away Sept. 9. 2002 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She is survived by two very special friends, Nancy Carpenter and Gloria Rector, both of Middleville and also her friends at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Middleville. Esther May Hubbard was oom on July 30. 1922 in Middleville. Mich., the daugh­ ter of Daniel W. and Cora (Bell) Hubbard. She was raised ii. Middleville and attend­ ed Middleville School. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Middleville. Preceding her in death was her daughter, June Marie Hubbard. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. II. 2002 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Middleville. Pastor Tony Sikora officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ♦ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 - Page 17 Emmons makes perhaps last Legislative Coffee appearance by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The Legislative Coffee last Monday morning drew only one state lawmaker and one congressional aide. State Senator Joanne Emmons, who mayhave made her last appearance at the monthly Legislative Coffec'and Jenny Haupricht from representative Vcrn Ehler's Grand Rapids office were able to attend the program at the County Seat Restaurant, the first in the monthly scries for the 2002-03 year. Emmons, who is stepping down from her Michigan Senate seat after 12 years be­ cause of term limits, talked about her cur­ rent campaign for the Michigan State Uni­ versity Board of Trustees and how frustrat­ ing it is to hear people who don’t know this is an elective office. One issue she is interested in working on if she is elected in insuring that all instruc­ tors can speak English. “The best teachers arc the best communi­ cators." she says. She said she would also like to make sure the university does not reward athletes with “full-ride" scholarships if they have been convicted of statutory rape. “Money is going to be the big issue fac­ ing MSU,” Emmons says. Students arc al­ ready asking, “How can I afford to go to college?” Understanding how university extension works and how it is working with the agri­ culture. tourism and business industries in Michigan, Emmons believes, is an asset in her campaign. She reviewed the state-wide ssucs that will be on the ballot in November. Once the Michigan Supreme Court rules on the to­ bacco and drug policy constitutional ted amendment proposals, she will be sending an informational piece to the voters. Emmons said that finishing the transpor­ tation budget was the most pressing issue facing the state legislature next week. “It has been the most difficult year for money issues in Michigan." she told the 20 or so residents in the audience. She said she expects that the State Legis­ lature may be asked to make more cuts in the budget this year. Haupricht gave a brief overview of what is going on at the federal level. Work still remains on budget issues and the recentlypassed Great Lakes Legacy Act may help states clean up the Great Lakes and work to control invasive species. "Lots of work remains to be done. The House of Representatives still needs to de­ termine the facts on Iraq and homeland se­ curity.” she said. Fourth District Barry County Commis­ sioner Ken Neil discussed the county budget and said he sees the county weather­ ing the state and national economic down­ turn well. The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The next session is scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday. Oct. 14 at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. O&itaa’iies ====== I I KALAMAZOO - Elsie Mae Clemens of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 7. 2002. Elsie was bom April 4, 1918 in Middleville, Ml the daughter of Daniel and Nina (Edger) Poland and had been a resi­ dent of Kalamazoo most of her life. Prior to her retirement she was employed in the retail business with Sears and later with Ste’.etees from where she retired. She enjoyed her grandchildren and fami­ ly. along with sewing, knitting and bowling. On Dec. 8, 1938 she was united in mar­ riage with L.D. Clemens who preceded her in death on May 17/1972. She was also preceded in death by three brothers. Robert. William, and George Poland. Surviving are six children. Lois “Susie" Clemens of Kalamazoo. Lawrence (Sue) Clemens of Mattawan, Robert (Karen) Clemens of Tucson, AZ, Darlene (Grant) Perron, Charles (Karen) Clemens, all of Kalamazoo, Richard (Susan) Clemens of Portage; 17 grandchildren: 18 great-grand­ children; seven brothers and sisters. Clifford (Marilyn) Poland. Charles (Fem) Poland. Henrietta Bradfield. Donna Moore. Betty Olcott. Dorothy Dingman. Doris Purdum; and many nixes and nephews. Services were held Wednesday. Sept. 11, 2002 at the Langcland Family Funeral Homes. Memorial Chapel. Rev. Richard Liggett officiated. Interment followed in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson's Foundation or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Kalamazoo. Lloyd M. "Skiff" DeVormer ALTO - Lloyd M. “Skip" DeVormer. age 51. of Alto, died Saturday. Sept. 7, 2002 after a heroic battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his sister. Vicki Devomner. He is survived by his wife of 29 years. Laura; two daughters, Jennifer and Christina; parents. Uoyd, Sr. and Doris DeVormer, grandmother. Rosetta Champion; two brothers. Kim (Brenda) DeVormer. James (Dena) DeVormer. two sisters, Marlene (Jon) Pelletier. Brenda (Don) Harvey: sisters-in-law, Nancy (Len) Nanzer. Norah (Lee) Rodgers, Carla (Jim) Bunce; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. There are many who were inspired by his enthusiasm and we will sorely miss him. Lloyd’s life passions included a compan­ ionable walk with God, healing of relation­ ships. nature, and soccer. He went to school at GVSU. Wayne State University, Western Michigan University, and was an avid reader. Funeral services for Lloyd were held Wednesday, Sept. 11. 2002 at Community of Christ Church. Alaska Branch. Alto. Dale Wells and Ed Ford Jr. officiated. Interment Holy Comers Cemetery-. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Myeloma Institute for Research and Transplantation or the Grand Rapids Area Soccer Association (ear­ marked for new outdoor soccer complex). Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home, Caledonia. Ruth G. Greene SHELBY - Ruth Grace (Todd) Greene of Lake Odessa and Shelby, Michigan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sis­ ter passed away to be with her Lord Friday. Sept 6. 2002. Ruth had a life-long love of children and was an elementary school teacher in the Ionia and Lake Odessa public school dis­ tricts for 24 years. She was a gifted pianist, cook, and china painter, and also enjoyed gardening, needlework and weaving. Ruth was blessed with a full life with her family and a rich marriage of 52 years. She now has the blessing of an eternity with her Lord and Savior. j. . * She is survived by her husband, Ray; children. Todd (Barb), Scott (Marietta), Raymond (Jennifer) and stepdaughter. Leslie Martinez; grandchildren. Jennifer, Amanda, Paul, Randall. Tanya and Michael; sisters, Lois (Bob). Audrey, and Betty (Gordon); and many dear nieces, nephews and cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her first and loving husband, Clarence Gundy, who died in World War II. A memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 8. 2002 at Clock Chapel. Rev. Ward Pierce officiated. Memorials may be made to the Shelby United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Clock Funeral Home, Muskegon, www.clockfuneralhome.com. 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 2M-M8-0S24 www.trademarkrealty.com 90S S Broataay (1M7) • Hastings Lloyd O. Thompson THOMPSON - Lloyd O. Thompson, of Delton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002. Mr. Thompson was bom in Allegan. MI on July 6. 1932. the son of Oscar and Donna Mae (Armstrong) Thompson. He was a retiree of Georgia Pacific with over 42 years of service. Lloyd enjoyed fishing, baseball, and golf. He especially enjoyed taking in and help­ ing raise three grandchildren and his favorite niece, Lorraine Ferris. He is survived by his wife, Shirley J. (Jones) Thompson whom he married on Dec. 27, 1955, in Richland; a daughter, Joann M. Boze of Delton; sons, Robert “Pete” Thompson of Delton. Thomas (Trish) Thompson of Centerville, and John Henry (Angie) Thompson, both of Allegan; sisters. Virginia Lindsey of Kalamazoo. Marlene Craven of Parchment and MaryLou Trimm of Allegan; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Lloyd was preceded in death by daugh­ ters Jean Ann and Debra Ann Thompson; his parents and stepmother Goldie Thompson: a sister. Violet Hale; step broth­ ers. Edward and Frank Roberts; and step sisters, Helen Cooper. Clara Largent, Frances Fleeman and and Hazel Anderson. The funeral services were held on Monday. Sept. 9. 2002 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Gerald Gallaway and Mr. Russ Finch officiated. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. OPEN ,HOUSE NEW LISTING SUN., SEPT. 1S'“ • 2-a PM Dir From downtown H.istmqs South on 321 E. CLINTON ST. • HOSTINCS NEW LISTING TMC-154 • City of Hastings and Schools, 321 L Clinton St - 1999 built 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home with nice 3 season room, central air. two stall attached garage, plus 26x36 pole bam. 1-1/2 lots, paved Owes Rare city find at...................... S141.W0 K'ZOO & BC CONVENIENT HUNTER'S DREAM TMV-522 - Johnstown Twp. (MorMMogg Schools PAR­ CEL E- 63*- roang acros 15*- acres ones and hardwoods pond and back waters ol Mid Lake, efl paved road and seter» deed 3 spi ts to puyr New Price 5180.000 RARE ACREAGE TMV-556 - MrNo Grove hep.. Maple Valley Schools. Cloverdale Rd. 1/2 mHe west of M-66 - Secure a kfewne of hunting with tins sightly rolling 60*- acres with large duck pond and 15*- acres d woods Health Dept approved sept>c.wei! Hunters have it al out you back door Call now at 4160,000 TMV-559 - Maple Grove Twp, Sec. 28, Maple VaRey Schools - Roiteng budding sites with features Health Dept approved primary and reserve septic sites SeSer to State Certify Stake Survey county and state driveway per­ mit. land dnnde to county/state approval. 66 Hghwey and Coverdaie Road frontages Parcel A M-66.37*'- acres w/13W- ac woods. pond&lepM 8124,960 Parcel B M-66.31W- acres w/2 splits by nght 8100.700 Parcel C M-66.2 &♦/-acre bukfcng Ma 821.000 Parcel D M-66.2 6*'- acre building sde 821,000 Parcel E M-66 & CtoveTOale Rd, 2.9W- acre butfng site 821,000 Parcel F Cloverdale Rd, 8W- acre budding srte, trees, pond833.600 P«M G Cto^£ *5* Parcel H Cloverdale Rd . 3.7W- acre bukkng sde. trees 824,150 Parcel I Cloverdale Rd, 17*- acre buidmg site, trees 857.750 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. LEGAL NOTICES Notice o» Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFACE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. SYNOPSIS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE_RUILANP. CHART SB TOWNSHIP BOARD AUGUST 28.2002 Called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Bellmore Lyons. Rogers. Flint. McKenna. Greenfield and Viimont Twenty-six (26) guests Motion by Bellmore support by Lyons to pro­ ceed to bring the sewer mam into the township on the south side of M-37/M-43. Discussion Roll call vote MOTION FAILED. Motion by Greenfield, support by Amt to pro­ ceed to bring the sewer main down the rail bed as per Alternative A Roll call vote MOTION FAILED. Motion by Greenfield, support by Flint to adopt Resolution *2002-05 whroh would allow the fire millage renewal question to be placed on the bal­ lot for the General Election on November 5. 2002 Ron call vote All Ayes CARRIED. Due to time, the budget work session will be held at special meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday. September 4. 2002 at 7 30 p m The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Robin E. McKenna. Clerk Attested to by: Roger Viimont. Supervisor (9/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph E. Misak and Kimberly A. Misak (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 2000, and recorded on November 30. 2000 in Instrument * 1052409 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 81/100 dol­ lars ($130.973 81). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m, on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Commencing at the South 1/4 Post of Section 11, Town 4 North. Range 10 West; Thence Easterly 264 Feet along the South Section Line; Thence Northerly 330 Fee! Parallel with the North and South 1/4 Line foi the Place of Beginning; Thence Westerly 132 Feet Parallel with the South Section Line; Thence Northerly 330 Feet Parallel with the North and South 1/4 line; Thence Easterly 132 Feet; Thence Southerly 330 Feet to the Place of Beginning Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandonet in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ale *200219647 Cougars (10/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Arthur Baker (original mortgagors) to National City Bank successor by merger to Arst of America Loan Services, Inc, f/k/a First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 8, 1996. and recorded on July 22. 1996 in Liber 667 on Page 292 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 76/100 dollars ($52,426.76) including inter­ est at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence East 950 feet, thence South 125 feet, thence West 950 feet, thence North 125 feet to the point of beginning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also: the North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, except commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13; thence East along the North Section line approximately 780 feet to a point 10 leet West of the existing tree line, thence South approximately 1320 feet to the existing fence row. thence West along said fence row to the center of McKibben Road approximately 780 feet; thence North to the point of beginning, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL. Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd, Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223545 Stallions (9/19) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Caii...945-9554 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sherry Avery (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation. a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated December 24 1998. and recorded on January 4. 1999 in Document • 1023100 in Barry County Records M<ch»gan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Citibank. N.A, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated September 1.2000. whch was recorded on March 7. 2002. in Document •1078089. Barry County Records, on which mod gxge there is claimed to be due at the dale here of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 88/100 dol­ lars ($102,746.88). including interest at 10.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prowled, notice is hereby given that tad mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastmgs, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 44 of Sunset Shores No. 1. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, on Page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ate *200223611 Stantons (9/12) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Gary G. Love. Attorney, PLC is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used tor that purpose. Di fault has occurred in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made between Joshua Warner (■Mortgagor) and Washtenaw Mortgage Company (-Mortgagee") dated October 26. 2001 and recorded November 5. 2001 at Document No. 1069223, Page 1 through 16, Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage tiere is claimed to be due, as of Aug. 2.2002, the turn of One Hundred Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Thirty Four and 24/lOOths Dollars ($102,734.24), including interest at 7.375% per annum, together with a per diem increase of $19.74 from and after August 2. 2002. Pursuant to the Power of Sate contained in said Mortgage and in the statutes in such case made and provided. Notice is hereby given that said mortgage writ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, at 1 o'clock in the after­ noon on Thursday, September 26. 2002. Said mortgaged premises are situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Mchigan. commonly known as 1305 S. Hancver Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 and legacy described as: Part ol Lot 8 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition according to the Plat thereof recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 3. described as beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 8; thence South 89° 30* East 337.1 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 8; thence North 00* 5*30* East 100.50 feet along the East lot line; thence North 89* 30’ East 336 93 feet to the West Hne of Lot 8; thence South 00* 11' West 10050 test to the ptace of beginning. PPN: 08-55-250-008-0 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 (a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. No suit or proceeding at tew has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Dated: August 9, 2002. Washtenaw Mortgage Company a Michigan corporation Gary G. Love. Attorney. PLC 161 Ottawa Avenue. NW Suite 606 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)771-9500 (9H2) Notice of Mortgage Forecioeure Sate TFflS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rhonda L. Poll (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus. Inc, Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1996, and recorded on Apnl 19. 1996 in Liber 657 on Page 625 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Guaranty Residential Lending. Assignee by an assignment dated May 26, 1996, which was recorded on August 26. 2002 in Document *1086271. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due it the date hereof the sum ol SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($83,733.89). including interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry Count/ Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m, on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 8 of the Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 40. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate; unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200126293 Jaguars (10/10) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 12. 2002 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! Ijiwn A GardeiX Lost A round Recreation FALL SALE ON Aquatic plants, rubber liner rem­ nants 4c water garden sup­ plies. Apol's Landscaping, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia (616)698-1030. 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Septem­ ber rent paid. 1997 14'x72', A-l condition, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, garden tub, 8x8 porch door awning, stove, refriger­ ator shed, central air. Re­ duced to $17,000. Call (269)795-4869 MEADOWSTONE HOMES LOCATED in the Meadow­ stone mobile home park. South of Hastings off M-37 behind Seif Chevrolet. (616)948-2387_____________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 Help H tin led HELP WANTED: FULL­ TIME furnace operator needed. Must have good at­ tendance record and reliable transportation. Please apply at Franklin Metal Corpora­ tion 609 Tupper Lake Rd., Lake Odessa, MI. 48849 or call (616)374-7171 M/F. STYLIST: be your own boss! Name your days 4c hours to fit your lifestyle. Rent my salon station in a friendly, family salon in SE Grand Rapids. Call for de­ tails, (269)792-2384.________ Garage Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Grapnics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. CAMP THORNAPPLE YARD SALES: Saturday, September 14th, 9am-2pm. 376 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Nashville. I or Reul $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't 4c Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT: in country, Delton schools, $750 plus security. (269)948-8943_____________ MINI STORAGE AVAILA­ BLE: Call: Space Your Stor­ age Place at (616)374-1200. / or Salt 2 INSIDE WOOD furnaces, can be used as stand aiones or add ons, $250 4c $550. (517)852-9743_____________ CEDAR LOG BED: queen size mattress set included. (Amish made). 2 months old. Cost $1,000. Sell $185. (517)719-8062._____________ KING LOG STYLE BED Bought, never used. Indudes mattress set (still in plastic) Beautiful. Cost $1^G9. Sell $195. (989)227-2986 PILLOWTOP DELUXE queen mattress set. (Still in plastic). Never used. New $800. Sell $200. King pillowtop new set, $250/offer. (517)626-7089_____________ SEASONED HARDWOOD LUMBER FOR SALE: Cher­ ry, Walnut 4c Oak, $2.50 per board ft. for all varieties. (269)948-4682 COURT HEWS: A Lake Odessa man who violated proba­ tion on a third offense drunk driving con­ viction was ordered Aug. 22 to spend one year in the Barry County Jail, concurrent with a nine-month Ionia County sentence for the same offense. Thomas Harrington. 33. was given credit for 105 days served. “He needs to make a decision whether he’s going to continue to let alcohol control his life.” said Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins. “Otherwise, he’s going to see more time than just nine months. He should be discharged unsuc­ cessfully from probation." As part of his sentence. Harrington was ordered to pay $2,060 in fines and costs. In other recent court business: • Jason Douglas Fugate. 27. of Shelby­ ville, was ordered to spend six months :n jail, with credit for 47 days served, for vio­ lating probation on a previous marijuana conviction. He was also ordered to enroll in a drug treatment program. “I agree with the recommendation for residential treatment." said Assistant BarryCounty Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins. “1 believe Mr. Fugate has a serious problem with methamphetamine. As the courts are aware, meth is growing in our county. He needs to get his addiction under control or it’s going to control him." Defense attorney David Maklcd agreed with Hawkins assessment of his client. “This recommendation gives him an op­ portunity to address that,” Maklcd said. “He has a one week old child at home he’d like to see." “If he’d stop using drugs, he could do whatever he wanted,” said Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher. “I’m consider­ ing sending you to prison today. Maybe you better think about the position you pul yourself in.” Fugate replied by saying it would not be fair to put him in prison. “Why wouldn’t it be fair?” Fisher asked. “You’ve got a record going back 10 years, mostly involving drugs. You’ve got two marijuana convictions, now it turns out you’re into meth.” “I’m over meth,” Fugate replied. “Serv­ ing time in jail and having that kid — it just blew me away.” Fisher gave Fugate a choice of serving time in jail or entering into drug treatment. “I’ll take treatment if it’ll keep me out of jail," said Fugate. “Wc don’t have unlimited resources,' the judge replied. “I’m tot convinced you’re going to be successful, but I’m will­ ing to give it a try. You’d better give it your best effort because this is your last chance.” • Jeremy Krueger, 26, of Caledonia, had his sentence on conviction of resisting po­ lice delayed until October. AGAIN, MANY THANKS The offense occurred Jan. 24 in Thornap­ LAND FOR SALE 11+ acres to all who continue to offer ple Township, according to court records. of wooded, rolling land, their condolences and kind­ “He feels he’s invested himself more WANTED: Certified break zoned multiple residential ness to us since my son, Dale heavily in recovery than what is indicated for sale in Middleville. Wa­ and front end technician, "Frog" Lynn LaDere passed ter and sewer lines installed. wanted full-time, start im­ away on June 30th. He in the (pre-sentence) report,” said defense 243 feet on Arlington Street mediately. Call Sandy at would nave been 43 Septem­ attorney Carol Dwyer. “He is prepared to with almost 1,000 feet on the 866-689-0009 or fax resume ber 13th. Very sincerely, begin classes at MCTI (Michigan Career Thomapple River. Cali own­ to (989) 686-7880. Shirley LaDere and families Technical Institute) and continue his recov­ er at (269)795-4009 and Deb Strouse and her litisiness Sen ices ery program.” family. (Mirage Sale Krueger questioned why the report DIVORCE AGREEMENT. THE FAMILY OF claims he is not self motivated when he has ESTATE OF MARY KENT: Non contested divorce with HARRIETTE COOK successfully complied with the court’s or­ Hastings, 712 W. Walnut. or without children, call wishes to express their ders. Sale: September 13th 4c 14th, (616)345-1173. sincerest gratitude to our Fri. 4c bat., 9am-4pm. From FOR ALL YOUR cleaning “My actions should speak louder than friends and relatives for M-43 take Market St. south, needs. Weekly, bi-monthly, these words," he said. “I have put in a lol of their kindness in our trou­ go west onto Walnut. Anti­ monthly or just one time for bled time. A special thanks self motivation and time and effort into bet­ ques, collectibles, vintage, that special occassion. All to John Gores, Pastor Jeff tering myself as a person." linens furniture, clocks, workers are bonded. Please Worden, Brenda Webber, Krueger said he has had difficulty break­ books, games, glass, porce­ leave a message if no an­ Laird and Mary Cunning­ ing his bad habits after 10 years. lain, jewelry, paper. Lennox swer, ham and Mike Martin. An (269)945-9448 or Westwind ’ china: Fenton, “Some people think you’re just a loser," (269)948-8508._____________ extra special thanks to Doro­ crackle glass. Lapidary sup­ said Fisher. thy Johncock for being her plies, tools, machinery. Dia­ LAKE ODESSA CARPET best friend for over 60 years “That’s fine for them," said Krueger. mond saw, buffer, grinder, CARE: professional carpet 4c and Pat Payne for being “What arc you going to do about it?" polisher, wet wheel, tons of upholstery cleaning at af­ there when she needed help. Fisher asked. fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ Barb and John Smith 4c fami­ stones, rough 4c polished! “For 10 years. I felt that way about my­ Jewelry findings, watch ence, fully insured. We ’ise ly, Burl and Jean Cook parts & casings, old carpen­ truck mounted equipment ________ 4c family.________ self but I’m making progress," he replied. and our soft water, no elec ­ “I’m glad you’re maintaining your sobri­ ters bench. Hahn 45 single THE FAMILY OF action BB revolver. Zenith tricity needed. Satisfaction ety,” Fisher said. Harold A. Case radio. Singer featherweight, guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ Krueger is scheduled to be sentenced would like to extend our in case. Ornate walnut par­ ice, We're now accepting Oct 31. Mastercard, Visa 4c Discover heartfelt thanks to relatives, lor table, cherry drop front credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.- friends, neighbors, the Cedar secretary, maple round DR Creek Bible Church and • Michael Dowling, 24, of Sturgis, table, maple hutch, maple Sat. (616)374-3035. Dowling Country Chapel for pleaded guilty to violating probation by us­ end tables, small maple the many prayers, beautiful Xational Ads ing cocaine on July 22. He is on probation bookcase, rocker. New Lane floral arrangements, phone for setting fire to an insured automobile on recliner, twin beds, lingerie CONSTRUCTION/LINEcalls, food, memorial dona­ dressers, bureau w/mirror, Dec. 2, 2001 in Thomapple Township. MEN: to $24.03/Hr (cable­ tions, visits and cards during dressers, night stands. hookup) fiber-optics! Train­ the passing of our loved one. He is also on probation in St. Joseph Lamps, pictures, mirrors, ing provided. (616)949-2424 County, where be is enrolled in an inten­ Thanks to the Wren Funeral color TVs, Compaq Presario Jobline. sive outpatient drug treatment program and Home, Pastor Steven Olm­ 425 computer, HP desktjet stead and Pastor Paul Deal will be sentenced in Barry County Oct. 3. EARN INCOME FROM 500, cameras 4c electronics, for the special service and ! HOME: your own business! computer work station, file message of comfort from Mail-order/internet, full • Kenneth Krebs, 44, of Delton, was sen­ cabinet, office supplies, en­ God'” word. Thanks also to training 4c support. tertainment center, stereo tenced to serve 10 months in the Barry the pianist, soloist, pallbear­ Free information, components, records, 4pc. County Jail after pleading guilty to proba­ ers and Pastor Ray Talmage www.ReachingWeaIth.com Eatio furniture, apt size 4 tion »>olation on a conviction possession of for leading the singing. A 888-201-7369. umer gas stove. Hoover marijuana and cocaine. special thanks to the Pleasupright, ladies plus size ca­ FACTORY/PACKAGING antview Family Church for Hawkins said Krebs had absconded to reer wear, costume jewelry, LINE PRODUCTION: to ail the food prepared for the Arizona, where he currently has charges twin bedding, H & B, small $14/Hr. + benefits, (2) shifts, wonderful luncneon provid­ pending for taking part in the drug trade. appliances, metal cabinets & major plant. Hiring now! ed. We also wish to thank all shelves, X-mas, sewing supWhile in jail, Krebs continues to participate (616)949-2424 Jobline. who came to the funeral Clies, fabrics. Misc. housein the drug trade, she said. home visitation and attend­ FOOD SERVICE/CAFETEold, yard 4c garden tools. “He’s a danger to society, he’s an ab­ ed the funeral. Your kind­ RIA: to $11.62/Hr. (perma­ Everything in great condi­ ness and thoughtfulness sconder. 1 recommend that he be in jail for nent). Entry level (hospital) tion. Huckleberry Hodge­ means a lot to the family. If Needed now! (616)949-2424 12 months." said Hawkins. podge___________________ we've missed anyone, we Jobline.__________________ But defense attorney Bill Doherty said will thank you now. God LARGE 3 FAMILY SALE: there is no police report and no evidence of HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS/ 2770 N. Solomon Rd. Some­ loves you and may each one BILLING: to $12.70/Hr. ♦ Krebs being involved in drug related activ­ thing for everyone. Lots of be richly blessed. benefits pkg. Entry' level, ity at the jail. clothes, college dormer size Gordon, Glynda Case 4c great advancement poten ­ “I ask the court not to consider those sheets (extra long), 1989 Pon­ family; Robert, Shirley Case tial. (616)949-2424 Jobline. tiac Grand Prix, some anti­ statements,’’ said Doherty. 4c family; The family of Ger­ que glassware, household ald Case; Don 4c Carolyn MAINTENANCE TECH: to Krebs will be unsuccessfully discharged goods, tools, 4,000 watt gen­ Case Reno; Kenneth, Tonya $19.23/hr + great benefits. from probation at the end of his jail sen­ erator, 3/4 horse deep well Case 4c family; Dennis, Con­ Major company, great ad­ tence. pump. Sears jet pump Sept nie Case 4c family; Karen, vancement potential! 20th4c2lst. Steven Greenfield 4c family. (016)949-2424 Jobline. • April Krebs. 21. of Delton, was placed ( aid o/ /hanks on probation for two years after pleading guilty to fourth degree fleeing and eluding police. She was also ordered to complete and outpatient treatment program, was granted work release for community service in lieu of her total fines and costs and her license to drive is suspended for six months. “Ms. Krebs needs a reality check.' said Hawkins. "The fact that she shifts responsi­ bility to everyone but herself indicates she hasn t grown up. She's living in a mytho­ logical world which she creates." Haw kins said Krebs is the mother of a 3ycar-old boy whose father is incarcerated. 'Now. she s facing incarceration and risks losing her child." said Hawkins. "She blames others for her helplessness. She needs to take this opportunity to glow up and bi. a mother. Otherwise, she’s going to have to deal with her future in trying to ex­ plain to her son why his mother went to jail when he was three years old." Hawkins said Krebs has a problem with drug use. though she has no prior felonv convictions. • Rick Wilson. 19. of Hastings, pleaded not guilty to one count of second degree home invasion, which allegedly occurred July 5 in Hastings. A Sept. 19 pretrial hearing was sched­ uled. • Thomas Rinkevich. 40. of Caledonia was sentenced to serve four months in jail on his probation violation conviction. His jail sentence was suspended upon payment ot $1,120 in fines and costs. POLICE BEAT: Battle Creek motorcyclist dies in crash WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A Battle Creek motorcyclist is dead and his girlfriend remains in critical condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids after the 2002 Har­ ley Davidson they were riding struck a semi-truck Friday on M-66 at M-43. Trooper Brian Roderick reported the semi tractor trailer, driven by Michael Brom­ mer. 46. of Midland was stopped in the northbound lane of M-66 waiting to turn west onto M-43 when the motorcycle passed oc the left an struck the front fender as it began to turn. “The motorcycle then left the roadway, coming to rest northwest of the intersection and both the driver and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle." said Roderick. William Schaefer. 55. was pronounced dead at the scene and Franccssca Payette was airlifted to Spectrum by AeroMed after the 7:10 p.m. crash. Brommcr was not hurt. "Although this crash remains under investigation, preliminary evidence suggests al­ cohol to be a contributing factor at this time." Roderick reported dearly Saturday. Blood alcohol results on Schaefer were still not available Tuesday. Wayland police seeking B/E suspect WAYLAND - Wayland stale polkx troopers arc asking the public help them locate Aaron Robert Kerley, 19. who is wanted on felony charges for breaking and entering. Troopers said a warrant was issued for Kerley’s arrest by the 57th District Court in Allegan. Kerley is ». white male, about 5-fect, 9-inchcs tall, weighs 150 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. His last known address was 1666 Sherwood Drive in Dorr and police believe he now lives in the Grand Rapids area. Anyone with information is asked by the Michigan State Police to call the Wayland Post at 269-792-2213. Police investigate 2 suicides in 2 weeks BARRY COUNTY - After concluding that a 34-ycar-old Shelbyville woman found on West M-179 near the entrance to the Chief Noonday Outdoor Center look her own life Sept. 3, Barry County Sheriff’s deputies arc now investigating a second suicide in as many weeks. According to preliminary reports, authorities received a citizen report Friday, Sept. 6 at 11:10 p.m. that a 22-ycar-old man was standing in the middle of Cedar Creek Road near West Cloverdale road waving his arms. At 11:45 p.m., authorities received a call originating in the 6000 block of Cedar Creek Road from that man stating he was drunk and needed a ride to Hastings. Two deputies were reportedly dispatched to the scene, but it is not known whether they were able to locate the subject. The man was found hanging from a tree, reportedly by his shoe strings, in the front yard of a residence in the 7000 block of Cedar Creek Road. Police declined to comment on the case other than to say that no foul play is sus­ pected. Firefighters battle residential blaze JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Johnstown Township firefighters were called to a re­ ported house fire in the 12000 block of South Jones Road late Sunday. The home reportedly was fully engulfed when the blaze was reported by a neighbor who told authorities the home was not occupied. Bedford Township and Hickory Comers assisted the Johnstown Township Fire De­ partment at the scene, located between M-37 and Hobbs Road, according to a prelimi­ nary report. Cookie tin used in felony assault case DELTON - \ 46-year-old Delton woman has been charged with two felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and third offense domestic violence for allegedly striking a man over the head with a cookie tin Sept. 7. “They arc both alcoholics who beat each other up every couple of months,” said Trooper Donna Thomas. “Both were intoxicated and both refused treatment for their in­ juries." The woman, Dclila Lane, was arraigned on the charges Sept. 9 when a Sept. 18 prexam hearing was set to take place in Barry County District Court. She remains in the Barry County Jail on 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Man chases, struggles with thief HASTINGS - A Hastings man struggled with an unknown thief whom he caught stealing his car stereo in the parking lot of the Thomas Jefferson Hall in the 300 block of South Jefferson Street early Sept. 8. Hastings City Police Officers reported that the man said he left his car parked and un­ locked at 1 a.m. and returned at 2:15 a.m. to sec a male subject by the car with a door open and his stereo speaker on the roof of the car. “He yelled at the person and the person fled on foot and he pursued," said police. “He caught up to him near the American Legion Hall at Green and Church streets and said he struck the subject two times in the face.” Police said the suspect then escaped and the victim returned to the car to find the power amp booster and the stereo gone. The subject was a white man in his early 20s with a chunky build, “but not heavy.” The items were worth more than $300, according to police. Three escape injury when car ignites RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Hastings man and his'two passengers es­ caped injury Tuesday when the car they were in missed a curve on Quimby Road west of Tillotson Lake Road and crashed into a road sign, according to Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. DeBoer said Benjamin Andersen was wearing a scat belt when the accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. One of the two passengers was also wearing a scat belt, but deputies were unable to locate the other passenger, who reportedly fled the scene after the crash. “They were westbound heading into the curve when they went off the road," said De­ Boer. “All occupants escaped before the car burst into flames." Alcohol was not believed to be a factor and no citations were issued. The Hastings Fire Department responded to douse the flames. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Septentxr 12. 2002 - Page 1* PLEA FOR FUNDING... County Board hears about trauma of domestic violence by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Brutally beaten last summer by her ex­ husband as their eight year old son watched, a woman named April described the trauma to the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. She also told of the invaluable role the County Sheriff’s Victim Services Unit vol­ unteers provided in helping her and her family through the ordeal. “During the prosecution of the case, I found that their assistance was actually the cornerstone of my strength as we had a tre­ mendous fear of the unknown.” April said. “My family is doing better today.” The enhanced domestic violence victim service April received - from the time she was in the hospital, through counseling and court proceedings - was made possible by the VALUES (Violence Against Loved Ones Ends Soon) program, which may be forced to end unless the county provides lo­ cal match funding to continue a grant. April is only one of hundreds in Barry County who have suffered from domestic violence abuse each year. Last year, the Sheriffs Department and the Hastings Post SUES, cont. from page 2 village before the Michigan Employment kelations Commission in March 2000, an order was issued finding that Hanson had been illegally fired for engaging in pro­ tected union activities. The village was ordered to reinstate Han­ son and pay his back pay and wages for the period he had been placed off work, as well as expunge his personnel record of the ille­ gal and falsified discipline. The village also was ordered to post no­ tices that the officers/employecs could not be disciplined for engaging in union activ­ ity. According to the suit, the village fought the order and the repayment of back wages was not accomplished without further legal wranglings involving the use of private at­ torneys by Hanson to get the order en­ forced. Hanson then was reinstated in his police officer position in March 2000. “From almost the moment Hanson re­ turned to work, he experienced retaliation and harassment from Shaw in retribution for Hanson’s legal victory,” the suit al­ leges. “Hanson was once again falsely ac­ cused of disciplinary violations by Shaw." Bryan Nelson, a former sergeant with the village and a friend of Shaw, was working at the Kent County Sheriff s Department at this time, the suit states. “Nelson appeared at Hanson’s other po­ sition, a firefighter/paramedic with Grand Rapids Township, and inquired of Han­ son’s work activities of his superiors there, apparently trying to catch’ Hanson in use of sick time from the village while working at Grand Rapids Township." Hanson was not “caught" in any such ac­ tivity but Nelson was reportedly disciplined for doing these “informal" investigations for his friend, Shaw, while on duty with the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, the lawsuit alleges. “As recently as August 2002. Nelson has continued to make inquiries of Hanson’s friends about his efforts to find work out­ side the village, doing so over the MDT (Mobile Data Terminal) in his cruiser, on duty as a Kent County Sheriff’s deputy." the suit charges. “Upon information and be­ lief, Kent County has done internal affairs investigations related to Nelson’s activities in this regard, but whether or not he has re­ ceived discipline is unknown.” The suit also charges that Nelson, work­ ing with Shaw, has also apparently spoken to prospective employers in law enforce­ ment and public safety to which Hanson has applied and “appears to have quashed Hanson’s efforts to be hired anywhere out­ side of Lake Odessa.” Hanson's suit states that he informed the village of the harassment and retaliation he was receiving from Shaw and that for a short period of time. Shaw "seemed to back off from his intense scrutiny of Hanson, which he assumed was because the council advised Shaw of the complaints. Hanson claims he made many efforts to find other employment and when he would be nearly hired, he would be abruptly told he was not going to be hired, with no ex­ planation. “This occurred in Newaygo and Muske­ gon and Plainfield Township Fire Depart­ ment in 2002," the suit claims. "While Hanson was unemployed during the Unfair Labor Practices litigation. Shaw hired a friend. Bey Hudson, to work as an officer who has since been promoted to sergeant. Hudson and Shaw are close personal friends and both have engaged in work­ place harassment and retaliation against Hanson, which has escalated in recent months.” Hanson claims that on June 6. 2002. Shaw accused Hanson of running a LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) check on Shaw’s driving record, "which was false.” Hanson also claims to have seen Shaw out drinking with local residents until 2 and of the Michigan State Police responded to 630 domestic situation calls. That’s not counting similar calls handled in the county by other police agencies. "The Victim Services Unit and VALUES program assisted in 1 IK of the (domestic violence) calls for service. During the same period. 220 persons were lodged in the Barry County Jail for domestic violence. ‘ Victim Services Coordinator Julie DeBoer said in a letter sent to commissioners, county judges and the county prosecuting attorney. With enhanced services and resources, "women (victims) can get themselves out of bad situations.” she said in a telephone interview Wednesday. April, the domestic violence victim, and several volunteers from the Victim Services Unit made a plea to the County Board to fund $10,940 for the local match to con­ tinue the VALUES program of the Sher­ iff’s Office. ‘ i stand before you speaking words from the heart on behalf of all the voices pertain­ ing to domestic violence yet to be heard, said a woman identified only as Julie J. “Please help the Victim Services Unit to continue in the quest that two very good people. Sheriff Steve DeBoer and his wife Julie, have undertaken." she said. Julie DeBoer volunteers her time to co­ ordinate the Victim Services Unit and calls it the "backbone" ot th-.- VALUES pro­ gram. Previous grants have compensated her for 2(1 hours per week for her domestic violence efforts. However, the DeBoers have announced that they have decided to terminate the VALUES project Sept. 30 due to a lack of funds for the local match. "This has been a very difficult decision for the Sheriff and 1. Wc made it only after long discussions, much thought and lots of prayer. Wc know this program is vital to meeting the needs of domestic violence victims and their children in Barry county. Wc have seen the successes. Wc also know there is much yet to be done....” Julie De­ Boer said in the letter. The total cost for the VALUES program is $28,880 for 2002-03. Expenses include $20,800 for Julie DeBoer’s wages on a 20­ hour per week basis. She doesn't mind that she’s been working for the same salary since 1995 and notes that she often works more than 20 hours per week and is on-call 3 a.m. and that the "drinking sessions” oc­ curred after local little league games and on the following mornings. Shaw would fail to report for his 8 a.m. shift. “Members of the Lake Odessa Fire De­ partment. including Chief Jeff Sanderson and firefighter Rob Fisk, have reported to Hanson seeing Shaw out drinking and driv­ ing while intoxicated in the village on sev­ eral occasions,” states the suit. "On... March 28. 2002, after arresting in­ dividuals for a fight outside the bar. and af­ ter seeing... Bey Hudson’s vehicle outside the bar. Hanson was told that Shaw and Sgt. Hudson were very intoxicated and in­ side Jimmy’s Lake Pump,” the suit alleges. "Later that night. Shaw was seen staggering down the street by Officer Guikema. appar­ ently having been ejected from the bar. and then engaging in a physical altercation with (local resident) at the Lake Odessa Auto­ motive Parks parking lot,” the suit also al­ leges. In May. 2002. Hanson was investigated for having not signed off on an repair and report ticket for a local citizen, but instead, advising him that he needed to present his proof of insurance to the district court clerk which was Hanson's understanding of what was required, he claims. Hanson also claims he missed an over­ time assignment on Feb. 1. 2002. because “he simply forgot about it.” but was not called or contacted by Sgt. Hudson which he was informed Aug. 20 of his suspension, is normal practice a the department. he was told that he was being investigated At the time, it was discussed with Hud­ by outside agencies and that he would not son but no disciplinary action was indi­ be paid. Shaw refused to comment Wednesday on cated. "Months later, in June 2002, Hanson re­ that allegation as well. ceived a written reprimand for this incident Hie suit claims the village and Shaw vio­ lated the Whistleblowers Protection Act by from Shaw for this, the only assignment he has ever missed but was never interviewed suspending him without pay. by falsely ac­ cusing Hanson of failing to meet his posi­ or questioned by Shaw1 about any of the cir­ tion’s work standards and engaging in mis­ cumstances surrounding this incident," conduct. by referring Hanson for investiga­ Hanson claims. His claim goes on to charge that Shaw tion by "unnamed” outside agencies to "blacken" his name and end his career in raised an issue in June about Hanson's han­ law enforcement, possibly threatening his dling of an assault and battery complaint certification and by directly retaliating that occurred in March after Vfhich exces­ against Hanson for alerting village officials sive force complaints had been filed by two to Shaw’s alleged illegal behaviors and re­ local men with long criminal hl'tories in­ taliation and harassment of Hanson for his volving drugs and violence. prior union activities and insistence on en­ "While never having interviewed Han­ forcement of his legal rights. son about the matter before, and not per­ Village Council Trustee Mel McCloud mitting Hanson to review his reports or any said Wednesday that many of the allega­ materials. Shaw for the first time interro­ tions in the Hanson’s letter occurred prior gated Hanson about this issue in front of to his being sworn in to replace former Yost," the suit claims./’ln Jupe. 2002, Han­ trustee Ken Cote two months ago. son arrested a local fman for domestic as­ McCloud confirmed he was among the sault as well as bopi| Violations and two weeks later, Shaw' epefeed the female vic­ ~ council members to receive Hanson s Aug. 2 letter and stated he was told by Yost that tim of the assault to file a complaint against the council's personnel committee was in­ Hanson relating to his behavior during that vestigating the claims prior to the lawsuit arrest." z being filed. After making a number of other allega­ “I was told that the Personnel Committee tions in the suit, Hanson charged that after practical!} 24 hours a da\. seven days a week. She left her job at the County Sub­ stance Abuse Services to be able to devote more time to enhanced victim services through the VAI ITS program. If that pro­ gram ends and she takes a different job. she may not have the flexibility to be available for all the enhanced victim services work she currently handles. No other agency in the county is prov iding those scrv ices. I hate to end it.” Julie DeBoer sard in an interview. * I believe in what I'm doing.” If the VALUES program should end. it will impact the Victim Services Unit, but will not eliminate it.” she said. Other expenses of the program arc $3.82(» for travel to transport victims to and from shelters, to counseling and other re­ sources victims need: $2,400 for supplies and materials such as pamphlets with infor­ mation to help victims, postage, etc: and $1,860 for fringe benefits. For the VALUES program, "the Office of Drug Control Policy awarded us a Byrne Memorial grant in the amount of $14,440.” she said in the letter. "I applied for and re­ ceived a $3,500 allocation from the Barry County United Way for the 2002-03 year. I have sought other funding w ith negative re­ sults...” For the first two years of the program, local match funding had been obtained from the Barry Community Foundation. Cascade Engineering, the Child Abuse Pre­ vention Council of Barry County, a private donor in the community and a personal Barry County United Way designation. Julie DeBoer said she hopes citizens and commissioners will realize the need for the VALUES program and keep it going. "As a recipient of United Way funding. I cannot solicit donations during their cam­ paign. which begins Sept. 12. Additionally. I am treasurer of Green Gables Haven Board, which is working to establish a do­ mestic violence shelter in Barry county. As such. 1 will be part of the team asking the community for $lOO.(KM) in operating dol­ lars to open the shelter doors. We feel it would be inappropriate for me to ask the community to provide the matching funds for VALUES. Consequently, the only op­ tion we can identify is funding by the Board of Commissioners.” she said. was in charge of that." said McCloud, stat­ ing that the committee consists of trusted Keith Burnside and Ross Thomas, along with Klein and Yost. McCloud said he was aware that Hanson had been suspended, but was not aware he was not being paid. He also stated he docs not know why Hanson was suspended, though he confirmed he knew that a pri­ vate. outside agency was conducting an in­ vestigation. McCloud does not know the name of the agency or the scope of the probe, he said. “1 assumed it was being taken care of." said McCloud. “1 wasn’t directly involved. I'll probably know more later. I’mjec’d off that I’ve been kept in the dark. 1 am con­ cerned and all I want is the truth." McCloud said Yost had a meeting with Peterson Wednesday and that he planned Io seek some answers from Yost about the al­ legations and the lawsuit, which he said took many council members by surprise. “1 don’t know what to think of it," McCloud said. “1 don’t feel the public should be held in the dark. I’m trying to keep an open mind. 1 don't want to take one side Over the other. I want'to be fair." Peterson did not return a phone call to his office Wednesday. New awards honor everyday heroes The Volunteer Center of Barry County and Barry County United Way will be host­ ing the first annual “Everyday Heroes Community Service Awards” Wednesday. Nov. 6 at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. MainStreet Savings Bank is sponsoring the event. According to Camille Riley, director of the Volunteer Center, “this event has been developed to honor and celebrate the many residents within Barry County who give so generously of their time and talent for the benefit of the community, and exemplify the spirit of everyday heroes." The deadline for submitting nominations is Tuesday. Oct. 1. Nomination forms arc available at MainStreet Savings Bank. Barry County Red Cross, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Barry County United Way/Voluntcer Center of Barry County. Thomapple Arts Council, Thomapple Manor, Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Delton Library, the Mid­ dleville Village Hall and the Nashville Vil­ lage office. All nominations will be reviewed by a Community Review Panel that will select three finalists, including one winner in each category. All finalists will be invited to the awards reception, where they will be pub­ licly recognized for their contributions to the Barry community. Categories include: 1) Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has taken his or her commitment to the highest level and demonstrated a lifelong commit­ ment to community service and involve­ ment. 2) Innovative Spirit A-ward. which recognizes an organization or individual who has. through determination, creativity and innovation, gone to considerable lengths to overcome obstacles to ensure the good of the community. 3) Youth 18 or Younger, which cele­ brates an individual age 18 or younger who is giving back to the community. Hc/she may be involved in many activities or give support to one particular cause. 4) Adult 19-55, which recognizes an in­ dividual between the ages of 19 and 55 who is giving back to the community. He/shc may be involved in many activities or give support to one particular cause. 5) Adult 56 and over, which celebrates an individual who. at a time when many are thinking of retiring and slowing down, gives more of himself or herself than ever before. 6) Youth Service Club or Civic Or­ ganization . which recognizes an organiza­ tion or club made up primarily of youth that gives back to its community. This club can be a formal structured group or an in­ formal group of young people who are working together to make a difference. 7) Adult Service Club /Civic Organiza­ tion. which celebrates an organization or club comprised primarily of adults who work to make the community a better place to live. 8) Law Enforcement, which acknowl­ edges the work this individual does through both job-related and external activities for the good of the community. 9) Firefighter, which acknowledges the work this individual does both through jobrelated and external activities for the good of the community. 10) EMT/ Paramedic, which acknowl­ edges the work this individual does through both joh-related and external activities for the good of the community. 11) Educator, which honors an educator who is dedicated to the educating of youth and the importance of the part they play in the future health of our community. 12) Environment, which celebrates the commitment of this individual to preserv­ ing the environment for the future of the community. This individual may be com­ mitted to farm preservation, waterway pu­ rity, parks and gardens, wildlife preserva­ tion or any other form of environmental Camille Riley ot the Volunteer Center of Barry County is pictured in front of MainStreet. which is sponsoring the first annual “Everyday Heroes Community Service Awards" preservation. 13) Arts in Service, which acknowl­ edges an individual or group that promotes the importance the arts play in bringing a well-rounded experience to youth and/or adults in the community. 14) Family, which honors a family that gives of itself through community service, ensuring not only benefits now but into the future through younger generations. 15) Corporation or business, which recognizes an organization that demon­ strates excellent corporate citizenship by giving back to the community. This com­ mitment by management and employees can take many forms, including corporate volunteers, monetary contributions, in-kind gifts, and general service to the community. Send nominations to: Volunteer Center of Bany County, 450 Meadow Run. Suite 300, Box 644. Hastings, Mich. 49058. Winners will be announced the night of the ceremony. The three top nominees as determined by the review panels will be in­ vited to attend the event. While there will only be one winner per category, Riley said, “every single person nominated is an everyday hero.” �Page 23 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 1? 2002 CROP Walk geared to make a difference Sunday Crafting a world without chronic hunger is the drcam ot the Barry County CROP Walk ( ommittiv. which is extending an in­ vitation to mure people and churches to get involved in raising funds for the Sunday. Sept. 15 CROP Walk in Hastings. The event is a way to take action on be­ half of hungry persons. Ram or shine, the event starts and ends at the Hastings First Lnited Mcll»odisl Church on Green Street Registration starts at 1 p.m. and an ingathering and prayer is set for i :45 p.m The goal is to raise SI2.6OO to tight hun­ ger locally and around the world. t aking steps to make a difference in the world. < ROP walkers help dig wells, shape international policy, stock food pantries and prov ide disaster relief Church Woild Service (CWS) is the sponsor ot the mterfaith. multi-cultural, cross-generational, family-friendly CROP Walk. In the L nited Stales. CWS trained clergy and other caregivers in the New York City metro area to provide long-term trauma and orief counseling in the wake of Sept. II. 2(Hi| In Afghanistan and on the Pakistan border. CWS rushed family shelter kits and tood parcels to uprooted Afghan families Those arc just some of the examples of help CWS provides to more than NO coun­ tries. Bob Barnhart. CWS associate director of the Michigan office, is serving as interim coordinator for this year's Barry County ( ROP Walk, which is marking its 20th an­ niversary. Wc believe we arc all brothers and sis­ ters in this world and when someone is in need, we are all in need." he said. “Wc have the opportunity with the walks that wc have here in this country Io really share with others in other parts of the world." He talks enthusiastically of a mission trip he made Io Nicaragua this year Io help in a project that involved rebuilding 17 of the most severely damaged homes, following Hurricane Milch. The project involved Nicaraguan Council of Evangelical Churches. Church World Service and United Methodist Committee on Relief. During the visit. Barnhart's group dug wells and latrines and did some work on cement floors for sturdier homes with ce­ ment block walls and solid metal mot's Returning walkers arc asked to wear a CROP Walk T-shirt from previous years it they have them “so wc can be a little bit more visible as wc walk through the town, a C ROP Committee member said. A short walk route and a 3.5 mile trek arc being offered Io walkers. The routes will go through the north side of Hastings this year and will be similar to the format used several years ago. Maps will be pro­ vided and routes w ill be marked. As in the past. 25 percent of the proceeds will stay in Barry County. Twenty percent will be given to Love. Inc. of Barry County and five percent will go to Our l ady ot Great Oak Food Pantry. For Sunday 's event, the Dowling United Methodist Country Chapel Praise Band will be sending walkers off with music. Re­ freshments will be served after the walk. ?\ll interested people arc welcome Io col­ lect funds for CROP and be part of the event. For a pledge sheet or more informa­ tion. call Trudy al 517-852-9524. (Delton's CROP Walk is Sunday. Sept. 29.) MEAP, continued from page 3 same students met state standards. I'hus students arc improv ng their own MF.AP scores from year to year. Bailee said. However, compared to students in other districts, tilth- and eighth-graders in Delton didn't do so well in science. A total of 63 percent ot DK litih-gradcrs met state stan­ dards m science in the 2001-2002 school year, compared to an average of 73.2 per­ cent statewide A total ol 62.5 eighth-grad­ ers met stale standards in science compared to a statewide average of 66.6 percent. School Superintendent Ron Archer said that the district's K-12 science committee will study the results ot the science lest to determine it further curriculum alignment with state benchmarks or other changes need to be made to improve the science scores. "Our kids arc capable ot doing stale average work." he said. What wc don't know is what curricular changes arc needed" in order for them to meet slate av­ erages. Math scores in Delton more than met state averages. A total of 72.2 percent of DK eighth-graders met or exceeded state standards in math, compared to 53.8 per­ cent statewide. That's a difference of 18.4 percent. 2002 Sierra Denali ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4 Wheel Steering 2 Tone Leather Interior 17’ Wheels - Michelin Tires Heated Mirrors Keyless Entry - OnStar 6-disc CD WAS $44,105 Now GMS *32,396* SAVE $11,709 •plus tax & plates n Wf CAN GET m~ □REISBACH GMC Otofernobde Illlllllimm Call (616) 948-8000 Today Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Mouth Michigan Avenue Hastings. 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The district's new K-12 math committee will be reviewing MEAP scores to determine such things as whether particular types of information are being presented to students in time for them to be able Io use the information on the MEAP tests. In other words. Archer said, "if we're getting questions on fractions in fourth grade, we'd better be leaching frac­ tions" by the lime students lake the fourth­ grade MEAP math test. Educators receiving the most recent MEAP data continue to be handicapped by changing tests that make it difficult to make any comparisons. The 2002 malh lesis. in addition to being different, are be­ ing administered to fourth and -eighth­ graders now. whereas before they were given to fourth-graders and seventh-grad­ ers. “It's hard to create baseline data if every 4 to 5 years they change the lest." Archer said. Even the way the math and science tests are scored is different. Now there arc four categories in math and science: “Exceeded state standatdr." "Mel stale standards." “Al basic level" am? “Apprentice." In previous years students scored “Satisfactory." “Mod­ erate" or “Low" in math and “Proficient," “Novice." and “Not yet Novice" in science. With tests changing, more kinds of tests being added, scoring changing, and years the tests are given changing, educators arc becoming more confused than ever on what, if anything, the test results mean in terms of student achievement. “A lot of educated people don't under­ stand the data correlations and informa­ tion." Archer said. “The experts don’t even understand test-taking." Average citizens don't understand what the scores mean, ci­ ther. he said. “The whole documentation of test-taking is out of whack with what the average person knows." Archer said whole books have been writ­ ten about how data from student profi­ ciency tests such as the MEAPs can be mis­ interpreted or the tests themselves can be written to predetermine a certain outcome. “If I want a test that says the majority of students arc failing. I'm going to write a test that way.” he said. MEAP tests arc taking on more signifi­ cance with federal “No Child Left Behind" legislation that requires schools to meet yearly improvement standards or risk being taken over by the stale or other harsh meas­ ures. such as the firing of staff or adminis­ trators. State tests will play a central role in whether a district has met improvement standards. Local educators arc busy trying to digest the many changes they will be re­ quired to make as a result of the new legis­ lation. One requirement of the new legisla­ tion is that more students be tested. All stu­ dents in grades 3-8 will now be tested. Archer quoted a saying that “You do not put weight on pigs by weighing them every day.” “How do kids learn if wc test them every lime?" he asked. In Hastings. Director of Educational Services Chris Cooley said his district is happy that students achieved bcttcr-thanaveragc scores in both math and science. Like Delton. Hastings will analyze test re­ sults to determine if there arc gaps in the curriculum that need Io be addressed. Using a special software program, the district will look at individual questions to determine “where there arc groups of students who weren’t successful" and then try to figure out if the question was worded poorly or if more teaching emphasis in that area is needed. In science. 83.1 percent of Hastings eighth-graders met state standards com­ pared to 66.6 percent statewide, and 82.8 percent of fifth-graders met state standards compared to 73.2 percent statewide. In math, 66.2 percent of Hastings eighth­ graders met state standards compared to 53.8 statewide, and 76.1 percent of fourth­ graders met state standards compared to 64.5 percent statewide. Both Hastings and Delton staff members work collaboratively to develop curriculum strategics for MEAPs. In Delton, according to Bailee, “every­ body's involved” in developing and imple­ menting improvements in academic strate­ gics and programs. “Thai’s key,” she said. “Wc make decisions as a staff. Il’s not top down. When you’re involved in a decision, you tend to work harder" tn carry out the decision, she said. To improve student writing skills, for in­ stance, the staff decided to start requiring students to keep portfolios containing sam­ ples of their writing, she said. At the begin­ ning of each year teachers can look at a stu­ dent’s portfolio and determine immediately the level of the student’s writing skill. The portfolio even provides spaces where skills that need improving can be listed and goals accomplished can be catalogued. The port­ folios will help the students identify certain key areas they need to improve, such as spelling, correct capitalization, correct use of possessive pronouns, etc. Math teachers in the middle school teach to individual abilities. Bailee said, which allows some students to advance when they I need to and others to catch up when then 1 need to. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-09-19.pdf 9611b9785a31b34354facfd52e6b9ccb PDF Text Text Local sd join ‘eqi I ! 3HH IMImIMIHI » Page 3 The Hastings VOLUME 149. NO. 38 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Three candidate forums planned City Council sets special workshop The Hustings City Couadl will hold » special workshop meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23. in the City HatI Council Chambers. 201 f State StM Hastings. The purpose of the special work­ shop will be a presentation on health care insurance issues. The regular council meeting is scheduled Io follow at 7:30 p.m.. u usual. For more information about the ’ workshop, call the city clerk 945­ 2468. ‘Oktoberfest’ set by public library The Hastings Public Library is plafc,is ning an "Oktoberfcft" «f noon Sw^ ‘­ Right to Life to meet tonight The Barry County Right to Life monthly m.-cling w ill be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 19) at the Thornapplc Valley Church, 2750 South M-43 Highway. Anyone interested is welcome to at­ tend. For more .information, call 367- Ebersole Center open house set The Lansing School District's Eber­ sole Environmental Education and Conference Center invites the public to its 25-year anniversary celebration and annual fall open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 5. Located just west of the Barry-Alle­ gan County line, the center’s 158-acrc site features more than a mile of boardwalk nature trails. wetland areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is freeFree activii’cs include trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoeing, open archcry range, hay rides, facility tours and more. ' X . A chili dinner sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation also will be offered during the open house. All proceeds from the dinner and souvenir sales will go to supply materials and equipment to the Ebersole Center. Tickets for the dinner are $4.50 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren 12 and under. Phone (269) 792-6294 for registra­ tion information or visit the web at www.cbcrsolecentcr.com. The Ebersole center is a residential facility that provides outdoor and en­ vironmental education programs to students in west and central Michigan. It also is a place to plan a retreat or conference. More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 j PRICE 50* Thursday. September 19, 2002 rsEws i BRIEFS day. Oct. 5, M the Barry County Expo Center. An auction will begin al 1 p.m. and any donations, except clothing, may be delivered to the Expo from 10 a.m. Io 6 p.m. Friday. Oct. 4, or from 8 Io 10 a.m. the following day. Other events at the festival will in­ clude harvest crafts, children's activi­ ties. cow pic bingo and German food. ■■ Homecoming court to reign over weekend activities Members of the Hastings High Homecoming Court will reign over Homecoming activities this weekend They include (front, from left) Erin Fish. Brooke Sheldon, (middle, from left) Dustin Bowman, Molly Benningfield. Jed Baker. Ken Sherwood, (back, from left) Josh Bailey. B.J. Donnini. Heath Augustine, and Emily Hoke. With the Nov. 5 general election ap­ proaching. there will be several candidate forums in this area this month and next. The next First Friday session, scheduled for noon Oct. 4 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings, will feature candidates for county offices. All general election candidates for Barry County Commissioner arc being invited. They include Democrat John Loftus and in­ cumbent Republican Ken Neil for the Fourth District (Carlton and Hastings town­ ships); Independents Jan McKcough and Ron Miller and incumbent Republican Tom Wing in the Seventh District (Assyria. Bal­ timore and Johnstown townships): and Democrat Melvin Goebel and incumbent Republican Wayne Adams in the Eighth District (Prairieville and Barry townships). A second First Friday program is planned for noon Friday. Oct. 25. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. It will be a debate between incumbent Republican 87th Dis­ trict State Representative Gary Newell and Democratic challenger Rebecca Luka­ siewicz. Fhe 87th District includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. The First Friday scries, held monthly and sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is open to anyone who wants to attend and there is no charge. Those who come arc urged to bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Coffee and tea will be furnished by the Democrats. Jim Pino will be host, but the moderator has not yet been chosen. The earliest forum of the three will be an Mel Goebel Sec FORUM, page 15 Wayne Adams Prosecutor’s request moves to top priority by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Gor­ don Shane McNeill may soon get some im­ mediate temporary staff help before his re­ quest for an additional attorney is consid­ ered as part of the 2003 budget. Because of a 138 petcent increase in crime last year, he said a critical need exists to hire anothe- rull time staff attorney for his office. Several weeks ago. McNeill said in a press release that he had received no re­ sponse to his May 9 written request to im­ mediately be allowed to hire another attor­ ney. Last week, he learned "some miscom­ munication" was the reason county officials had not acted. McNeill met with the County Board of Commissioners’ Personnel Committee last Thursday to discuss the dilemma, and as a result two interns may be hired for up to a total of 60 hours per week for the rest of this year. County Administrator Michael Brown said the committee will recommend to the County Board next week that approxi­ mately S8.500 be spent for the interns through the end of December. Meanwhile. McNeill’s request for an ad­ ditional full time staff attorney will be "at the top of the list” of 2003 budget consid­ erations, Brown said this week. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said, after the Sept. 20 County Board meet­ ing. “we decided at that time (upon receiv­ ing McNeill's request) to take it up as part of the budgeting process for the year 2003. I have not spoken with him (McNeill), and he has not contacted me personally so ail 1 know is what I’ve read in the paper and in these letters (in support of more funding) I've received." “I think his position probably is a high priority.” Mackenzie said when asked about the chances of funding being ap­ proved. “There are going to be budgeting pressures for 2003. and we don’t know what the state might do. He’s not the only department asking for additional help, and there are other high priorities, too.” McNeill, who had been perplexed at the lack of response from county officials, said Wednesday, "it’s my understanding a great part of my frustration was as a result of some miscommunication. The Personnel Committee apparently considered my re­ quest for an additional staff attorney as part of the pending budget consideration rather than an immediate request. I understand that these things can happen." After meeting with the committee he docs not feel his request was disregarded or that law enforcement was put on the back burner. “I also share part of the blame for the misunderstanding because I did represent to the Personnel Committee that the security needs of the court were of a higher priority than the staffing of the office. I think I’ve made that statement in the summer of 2001.” McNeill said, “in the 12 months that followed that, our caseload did increase dramatically. But. I certainly understand the Personnel Committee's actions with re­ gards to my statements as far as security and then following up with staffing con­ cerns later," McNeill said. “The Personnel Committee or the See PROSECUTOR, page 17 ‘Main cocaine dealer in Hastings’ convicted by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A guilty verdict failed to elicit emotion from Timmy Allen Rosenberg Friday after a two-day trial on a cocaine delivery charge, which could land him in prison for life as a habitual offender when he is sen­ tenced Oct. 10. Authorities called Rosenberg "the main source of cocaine in Hastings" and one of only two. major sources for cocaine in Barry County. "Where they get it from. 1 have no clue, as far as the ultimate source." said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “Fjom the investigation here. Rosenberg was the source and he was the only one in Hastings." McNeill quoted Rosenberg s defense witness, former roommate and current prison inmate Shannon Peiruska. who indi­ cated that Rosenberg may be "pushing ki­ los (2.2 pounds) of cocaine through his house every week." Al issue was a controlled purchase coor­ dinated by the Southwest Enforcement Team in which Rosenberg s cousin and al- Timmy Allen Rosenberg. 36. of Hastings, was convicted Tuesday of delivery oi cocaine and will be sentenced to up to life in prison for being a fourth habitual of­ fender in Barry County Circuit Court Oct 10. photo by She||y Su|Mf) leged cocaine buyer/scller Frank Heacock bought an “eight ball" (one-eighth ounce) of cocaine from Rosenberg in the driveway of Rosenberg's Railroad Street home while undercover officers watched from a dis­ tance Feb. 12. Heacock cooperated with authorities af­ ter they informed him that he had been sell­ ing cocaine to an undercover police officer whom Heacock referred to as "my Tuesday night guy." In exchange for his cooperation and truthful testimony against Rosenberg, Hcacock likely v dl teceive probation on his conviction of delivery and manufacture of cocaine, a charge that carries a maximum possible penalty of 20 years in prison. He also will not be charged as a habitual offender, which would have added 10 years to the maximum penally. He is set to be sentenced Nov. 7. Det./Lt. Randy Pompey of the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) was in charge of the investigation, which began four months before the Heacock purchase on the See DEALER, page 17 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 19 2002 News Briefs... CONTINUED & Bowens Mills sets 'Cider Time' series Bowens Mills will have the second of its annual “It's Cider Time” week­ end series of festivals Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 21 and 22. with a Farm Days & Fiber Show as its main fea­ ture. The Plank House will be open with Fiber Fest participants doing spinning, weaving and Tiber related crafts both days. There will be sheep shearing demonstrations by Jerry Pepper of Al­ legan near the petting zoo. located by the barn both days. Cider pressing demonstrations will be given through­ out both days. There will be live mu­ sic in the Gathering Place, a petting zoo with farm animals, free horse drawn wagon rides, corn grinding demonstrations and hot apple dump­ lings. Historic Bowens Mills is an 1864 Grist Mill and Cider Mill. It is a work­ ing museum that still grinds and sells fresh corn meal through the use of wa­ ter-powered mill stones. It is a second generation family-owned and operated state historic site that receives no state funding. The "Il's Cider Time Festivals" are each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gate fee for adults is $5. Children 5 to 15 years old is $2. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will meet at 7 p.m. tonight. Thurs­ day. Sept. 19. at the CO A Building, 120 North Michigan Ave.. Hastings. The program will be presented by Julie DeBoer. Victims Advocate Coor­ dinator for the Barry County Sheriffs Department. She will talk about the Victim Advocate Service Unit, a group of volunteers dedicated to help­ ing victims during and after a crisis in their lives, such as accidents, deaths or crimes against them. DeBoer has an associate degree in law enforcement from Lansing Com­ munity College, a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Northwood University and a graduate of the Mid-Michigan Police Academy with honors. She is a graduate of the Michigan Victim Assistance Academy at Michigan State University. There will be a review of the socie­ ty’s plars for the upcoming 2002-2003 year. All meetings, programs and events of the Barry County Historical Society are open to the community. The annual banquet will be held Friday. Oct. 18. at the Welcome Cor­ ners United Methodist Church on North M-43 Highway. Larry Massie, historian from Alle­ gan County and newspaper columnist, will present the program. Pheasants Forever plans youth shoot Barry County Pheasants Forever will have its fifth annual youth safety shoot Saturday. Sept. 21. As in past years it will be held at the Barn County Conservation Club, lo­ cated at 1180 Cook Road. Hastings. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and will go until about 5 p.m. It is for youths as old as 15 years of age. Cost is S10 per youth. This will allow the youths to be signed up to become a Pheasant For­ ever Ringneck member. PF will pro­ vide all the guns and archcry equip­ ment needed for this event, so there is no need to bring these items trom home. The afternoon will begin with a talk on both gun and archery safety, after which, each youth will travel to differ­ ent stations and can shoot a BB gun. 22 cal riffle, shoot gun. archery and the paint ball gun. Other fun events arc scheduled as well. A picnic-style dinner will be held after the shooting events have been completed. Trophies will be presented to the top five shooters of the after­ noon. Each youth attending will have his or her name entered into a drawing where they will be able to choose a special gift from the Ringneck table. For more information, call Scott or Susan Prill at 948-3917. GOP will meet Monday evening The Barry County Republican Party w ill have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Sept. 23. at the County Courts & Law Building conference room. The issues topic will be National Recovery Month, with a recovering community member. The GOP also plans to have a spe­ cial gathering to meet the candidates from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 5. at the courthouse fountain. Those who want to attend can pick up campaign and candidate signs and enjoy coffee, cider and doughnuts. TK school bond vote is Sept. 24 The Thornappk Kellogg School District will have a special bond elec­ tion Tuesday. Sept. 24. to raise S24 million for renovations of all the cur­ rent school buildings. The last day for voters in the school district to register is Monday, Aug. 26. This bond would extend the current bond for five years and would not raise the current seven-mill levy resi­ dents pay now for schools. Information about registering to vote is available at the administration building or at any Michigan Secretary of State's office. Absentee voter applications may be requested by calling 795-3313. The absentee voter ballots will be available starting Wednesday. Sept. 4. at the TK administration building. The hours that the polls will be open Tuesday. Sept. 24, are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Senior citizens’ bus trip slated The Institute for Learning in Retire­ ment at Kellogg Community College will sponsor a day-long bus trip from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 21, with the topic on “Natural Environ­ ments.’’ Using a chartered bus service, par­ ticipants will travel to the Gillette Na­ ture Center at PJ Hoffmastcr State Park. Through a self-guided tour and walking paths, participants will learn many aspects of nature. The second stop on the *rip will be the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, where dune rides will take place with the help of guided tours. This 45-minute ride will take participants throughout the dunes area. The guides will discuss dune ecology and there will be ample time for photo taking. On the way back the group will stop at Little Sable lighthouse. A picnic lunch stop will take place near the sand dunes. The bus will depart from the KCC Fehscnfcld Center west of Hastings at 8 a.m. The cost of the trip is S35, which includes the bus trip and admis­ sions. Everyone is asked to bring a lunch and refreshment Adults of all ages arc welcome to attend. POW Wow slated at Charlton Park The Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit POW Wow will be held at Historic Charlton Park Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 21 and 22. The first Frank Bush POW Wow was held in 199"7 as a fund-raiser to pur­ chase new hearing aids for him. Frank Bush died a few days later, but the POW wow has continued as a memorial to encourage people to "walk in the spirit." The public is invited to attend Sat­ urday. Sept. 21. from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.. and Sunday. Sept. 22. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grand entries for danc­ ing are scheduled al 1 and 7 p.m. Sat­ urday and at noon Sunday. Flags will be retired Saturday at sundown, fol­ lowed by open dancing until dark. On Sunday, following the dances, gifts will be given. Authentic food vendors will be open throughout the event, so visitors can enjoy fry bread and other special treats. Native American crafters will offer beadwork, baskets leather goods ceramics, carvings, blankets, statuary and jewelry. Emcee Brian Dayson will explain the significance of the dances and dancers' regalia to the public. Mem­ bers of the intertribal public are in­ vited to participate in dancing. Partici­ pants will be available before and after dancing for photos, discussion and to answer questions. Admission to the POW wow is S5 for adults and S3 for children ages 5 to 12. Spectators should bring their own lawn chairs to view the event. Partici­ pants mav enter free of charge. For more information, call Historic Charl­ ton Park at 945-3775. Hastings/Delton won’t join fight to fix crumbling school buidings by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings and Delton Kellogg schiHil districts won't join a statewide fight to fix crumbling school buildings in poor Michi­ gan districts, their school boards decided Monday. “The lining's pretty poor with this.” Delton Kelbgg School Superintendent Ron Archer said. “We do not feel we can get blood out of a turnip." The School Equity Caucus, an associa­ tion of 290 school districts working to en­ sure equal educational opportunities tor all Michigan children, is proposing that a class action lawsuit be undertaken to. force the Michigan legislature to fund infrastructure needs of school districts whose tax base cannot support millage for building repairs and/or construction. The Caucus is asking school districts across the state if they would be willing to fund a lawsuit. Fees per district to join in the lawsuit vary depending on the district's ability to pay. according to Dr. Richard Wilson, executive director of the Caucus. Hastings was asked to pay $700 plus 50 cents per pupil ($1,625 based on the pro­ jected enrollment). Eugene Haas. Hastings School Board treasurer, said that right now. “the state has a limited pot of money. The only way they’re going to get the money for this is to take it from somewhere else." Haas said he also feels “our society is too eager to use litigation instead of com­ mon sense” to solve problems. Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoesse! said if the Caucus lawsuit is successful at obtaining state assistance for school infra­ structure needs, there is little likelihood Hastings would receive any money, since financial help would probably be targeted toward those districts most in need. SchoesseI pointed out that Hastings has been successful in meeting its facility needs, passing two bond issues in the past several years — one to build a new elemen­ tary school and make extensive renovations to the rest of the district buildings, and one to finance $2 million in building and grounds repairs and build a new commu­ nity education center. Altogether residents of the Hastings school district will be paying a little over five mills for the next 24 years to pay off $31.2 million borrowed by the district through bonds. Schocsscl said that the district’s support of legal efforts to have the legislature fund special education and other services man­ dated by the state (Durant lawsuits 1. 2 and 3) docs not mean the district is playing fa­ vorites as to which legal initiatives it will support. “There is no stale law that says the state has to provide money for infrastructure needs.” Schocsscl said. There is, however, a law (the Headlec Amendment) that re­ quires the state to provide funds for pro­ grams it mandates, he said. Wilson said the Caucus is arguing that stale law does require that infrastructure needs be met in school districts. According to Caucus written materials, the Michigan Constitution requires that “the legislature shall maintain and support a system of free public elementary and secondary schools” and also says “No person shall be denied equal protection of the laws.” Currently the legislature provides a pcrpupil foundation allowance to take care of districts' operating needs, but “there is no direct state aid for school building con­ struction in Michigan.” according to Cau­ cus written materials. “Legally, the district may use certain parts of its state aid pay­ ments for buildings, but actually all of the money is needed to meet the operating budget, so in Michigan the entire cost of school building construction must eventu­ ally come from taxes on real property." As a result, the Caucus says, the same inequality exists now with facilities that used to exist in pcr-pupil operating funds spent by individual districts. Proposal A helped equalize pcr-pupil operational spending, but has not dealt with the inequi­ ties in infrastructure, the Caucus says. “The wealthier districts of the state may construct very adequate facilities at a rela­ tively low tax rate, and with a lower ratio of debt to total state equalized valuation.” the Caucus materials state. "The poorer dis­ tricts arc limited to the provision of mini­ mum facilities and must levy high tax rates and go heavily in debt to pay for them.” According to a survey done by the Cau­ cus and published in 1997. many schools arc experiencing “serious" infrastructure problems. In 1999 school superintendents provided further information about their districts' problems. Some of their com­ ments included: — “Our building is 72 years old. There is no air exchange, unless you open win­ dows. Fire code and ADA (Americans with Disabilities) violations are prevalent.” — “Twelve modular classrooms in­ stalled in 1969 as temporary structures arc still used today." — “All of our six buildings present seri­ ous physical shortcomings that need to be addressed. We have recently lost two elec­ tions 2 to 1 that attempted to address all our needs." — "Electrical infrastructure inadequate and quickly failing. Heating system is shot. Roots need repair P»x»| is in big trouble." — "We lack wiring infrastructure in oui buildings. We cannot presently provide Internet accessibility to students." — "Mortar is weak in the joints of the bricks in the exterior. Roof is 15 years old and leaking in places. Some cracks in exte­ rior foundation." — “Half of our building was condemned by the fire marshal. The new section (1927) has attendant problems of fire doors im­ properly located. radiators that burn, old plumbing, old steam boiler, roof leaks, in­ adequate wiring for technology." One superintendent wrote that because the district's tax base is low — only $15 million worth of equalized property could be taxed — a millage to fix district build­ ings would have required levying 8.9 mills, a sum taxpayers refused to approve. According Io Wilson, poor facilities have a "substantial" negative impact on student learning. According to Caucus written ma­ terials. “several research studies link stu­ dent achievement and behavior to the physical building condition. Good facilities appear to be an important precondition for student learning, provided other conditions arc present that support a strong academic program in the school. Student achieve­ ment lags in shabby school buildings — those with no science labs, inadequate ven­ tilation. and faulty heating systems.” At Delton Kellogg, a facilities committee has come up with a list of many building improvements needed. That list, read by Archer at Monday’s school board meeting, includes repair of all the buildings' roofs, most of which arc 12 to 15 years old. New roofing alone could cost the district an esti­ mated $1.5 million. Archer said. At Mon­ day’s meeting, the board voted to spend $35,000 to repair part of the elementary school roof. Other facility needs identified included electrical and plumbing improvements in the elementary school, new football stands, a new restroom/conccssion stand/lockcr room facility in the football stadium, resur­ facing of district parking lots, a change in traffic patterns to address traffic congestion and traffic safety problems when students arc entering or leaving (he school campus, infrastructure to support computer systems, updated ventilation systems, a new gym, an additional storage building, an alternative education building, replacement of many doors in the school buildings, and the re­ modeling of di£rict restrooms. The district is currently in the process of constructing a new administration building, but in order to pay for it. the district had to piggyback its facility with adult education offices and have building trades students do the construction work. Archer is not sure how much the needed infrastructure improvements will cost. A new citizens’ committee is being organized to answer such questions as the cost of pro­ posed improvements and whether the com­ munity will support a millage to pay for them, he said. It's not a good time to discuss facility needs "when the economy’s not doing well." Archer said. Conversely, however, interest rates on loans are “extremely favor­ able" right now and districts borrowing money might save hundreds of thousands of dollars by borrowing now instead of later, he said. In spile of the fact that the district will not support the Caucus lawsuit. Archer said he is concerned about whether district resi­ dents will be willing to address their dis­ trict’s facility needs. The citizens’ commit­ tee may report that “now’s not the time” to seek millage, he said. The Caucus, which played a large role in the passage of Proposal A. said it is consid­ ering a lawsuit because it has tried Io get legislation passed Io deal with the school infrastructure problem but has not been successful. The proposal for the lawsuit comes at a time when Michigan is facing both stale and federal pressure to improve academic performance of schools through federal “No Child Left Behind” legislation and the new Michigan “Education Yes" program. Both programs seek to rale school districts, with the federal program threatening sub­ stantial financial penalties to those districts that don’t measure up to certain perform­ ance requirements. School districts complain that both rating systems do not provide funding for school districts to comply with their provisions. New staff members may have to be hired just to handle the paperwork, they say. A political battle has been waged for many years over whether school districts arc providing an adequate education to stu­ dents. Ironically, those students who arefailing arc largely doing so in poorer school districts that don’t have enough money IQ provide quality academics. The districts’ with low academic performance (as meas­ ured in Michigan by the controversial MEAPs) arc experiencing a double whammy because of their crumbling infra­ structure. While poorer districts arc driving current political concern over education policy, new laws being passed are impacting every school district, not just those most at risk. Thus those who arc not supporting Caucus efforts regarding the proposed infrastruc­ ture lawsuit arc still being impacted by the crumbling infrastructure of other districts via legislation regulating school perform­ ance— legislation which mans educators say is expensive, time-consuming and mo­ tivated more by political agendas than a concern tor the weltarc of schoolchildren. Also ironically, many of the federal dol­ lars that could get yanked from Michigan school districts if they don’t comply with the new federal legislation are currently be­ ing used to pay for programs that enhance the reading and math abilities of at-risk stu­ dents. Ihus the federal and state governments are saying to school districts that they must meet certain academic standards or. at worst, risk takeover by the stale, yet those same governments are not providing school districts the money to improve academics (which includes money for infrastructure needs), and not providing the money to comply w ith federal regulations designed to improve academic performance. Political attempts to solve the problem of tailing schools has also had an effect on all school districts in that all are feeling an erosion of local control and are increas­ ingly complaining about being required to follow the dictates of stale and federal poli­ ticians w ho may not have a strong grasp of what the best educational practices might be. Master gardeners have new cookbook Patti Oakland, an advanced Master Gardener, shows a copy of Tastes for All Seasons." the recently published cookbook by the Barry County Master Gardener Association. Proceeds from book sales will be used to purchase an automatic watering system for the Michigan State University. Master Gar­ dener Demonstration Gardens at the Barry County Expo Center, located be­ tween Hastings and Middleville. Cook­ books sell for $10 each and are avail­ able at S & S Market (through Octo­ ber). the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension-Barry County and by calling Master Gardener Association members Beth Doran. 269-672-9485. or Cathy Haas. 269-945-0067 TTES receives $100,000 grant Thornapple Township Emergency Serv­ ices has been notified of a $99,561 grant award from the U.S. Fire Administration. The notification was made Friday by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabcnow. The grant is one of 517 awards made to fire departments, including 16 from Michi­ gan. in the fifth round of the 2002 FIRE Act program. Also receiving a fifth-round grant in Barry County was Orangeville Township Fire Rescue, which will receive $112.508. The grant received by TI ES will be used to purchase a hands-on training system to teach firefighters how to survive flashovers — a deadly phenomenon that occurs in structure fires. The system also will allow firefighters to train for fire suppression in actual fire conditions, without the risks in­ volved during fire training in abandoned buildings. "We will have a state of the art training system that enables us Io safely provide our firefighters with the knowledge and experi­ ence they need to stay alive in burning buildings." said TTES Chief Mark Marcntette. "This will be a leap ahead in safety from where we are now. which is to train our personnel through practice burns in abandoned buildings. I am a staunch advo­ cate of live fire training, and I believe the absence of hands-on training puts firefighters at se­ rious risk because they aren't prepared for the dangers they face in a real structure fire. Yet. there are significant concerns with us- See TTES, page 18 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19 2002 - Page 3 Barry County/Hastings CROP Walk raises more than $8,600 for hunger and disaster relief by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The day was gray and misty last Sunday just before Barry County CROP walkers started their trek in Hastings, but there were more smiles than umbrellas and upbeat mu­ sic from the Dowling County Chapel United Methodist Praise Band. Collectively, the 84 walkers brough’ in pledges of $8,636, which will help feed the hungry in Barry County and assist with hunger needs and emergency assistance in other places in the United States and around the world. Pete Tossava. from Grace Lutheran Church, was the top walker once again. He raised $457. Avis Green was close behind with $427. They were among the 23 individuals and groups who received special CROP pins by raising $150 or more at the ecumenical Barry County CROP Walk, sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) and hosted by Hastings First United Methodist Church where the walk started and ended. Other top walkers, according to CROP Treasurer Deb Cleveland, were Trudy To­ bias who raised $385. Margaret Hollen­ beck, $349: Jean Herbstrcith. $321: Marcia Bell. $319: Jack Brown. $300; Nolan and Jean Hudson. $270: the Borden family. $260: Brenda Armour. $245: Kim and Dcsirac Dingman. $225: Lois Elliston, $225* Harriet Willbrandt. $220*. Jeff and Dianne Bowden, $210; Phil Englerth. $201; Ruth Turner, $187: Harold Lewis, $170; Jim and Bemadine Hynes. $165: Mary Jane Brad­ field, $160; Karen Herbstrcith, $155: Mar­ cia Varney. $153: Mike Bremer. $150: Dann. Franey, James and Katy Tobin, $150; Judy Mohler, Nickolas Parks. Justin Parks, Grant Mohler and Delores Knowll, $150. Among the participating churches, Peace United Methodist Church, a small parish between Hastings and Nashville, once again collected the largest amount of dona­ tions for CROP. Church members raised a total of $2,452.50. Peace Church also had the most participants with 25 showing up. Two of those helped with registration and didn’t walk, but they still raised funds for CROP. Hastings First United Methodist Church had a strong showing because of a special challenge by the Rev. Kathy Brown. She had told her congregation she would dye her hair purple if they had at least 20 walk­ ers and raised $2,000 for CROP. After the walk, she received a phone call from walk­ ers chuting: purple hair, purple hair’ be­ cause the more than 20 walkers from the Bob Barnhart, associate director at the CWS Michigan office, and Trudy Tobias, Barry CROP Walk Committee member in charge of registration, are pictured be­ fore the walk. • Registering for the event is always a hectic time, but Peace United Methodist volunteers are well organized. The Praise Band from Dowling Country Chapel United Methodist Church enter­ tained walkers before the event started. Some walkers, like Jeremy Hause, came prepared with umbrellas for last Sun­ day's walk because of the gray, misty conditions. The rain held off, however, and the area didn't get a downpour until this Wednesday. church had raised $2,200. The hair trans­ formation won’t take place until after Pas­ tor Brown officiates at a wedding this Sat­ urday. Last year. Brown had issued a “blue hair’’ challenge, calling for at least 10 walk­ ers and $1,000 in CROP pledges. She wound up delivering the next Sunday's ser­ mon with colorful hair because 20 walkers the local increasing needs for food and how CROP funds help stock the local food pan­ try. In July of this year, nearly 300 county people needed help with food, an all time monthly record for Love Inc. Twenty percent of this year’s walk pro­ ceeds will be given to Love, Inc. of Barry County and five percent will go to Our Lady of Great Oak Food Pantry. from her church collected nearly $1,500. Just before the 20th anniversary CROP Walk began this year. Interim Coordinator Bob Barnhart, associate director at the CWS Michigan office, talked of the practi­ cal ways CROP funds are used to improve lives around the world., The Rev. Steve Reid. cxccu|ivc duccUx of Love Inc. of Barry County, spoke about The Barry County Walk had a goal of raising $12,600 this year, and more dona­ tions to CROP may still be turned in. “It turned out to be a nice day." said CROP Committee member Trudy Tobias. Each participating church donated refresh­ ments and Felpausch donated bottled water. Grace Lutheran Church provided a rest stop with refreshments and that was “very much appreciated,” Tobias said. ‘Rainforest’ is theme of Star fund-raiser Star students have figured out this fund-raising thing. It should (a) be fun, (b) make money, and (c) be held outdoors on a beautiful September day. Thus, un­ derneath sunshine and blue skies last Friday, students walked a course along the Star nature trail to raise money for special school activities. Along the trail were stations where students stopped for fun activities suer. as the "Monkey Umbo" pic­ tured above. Activities were centered around the event's theme, the "Rainforest." Students learned that the largest rainforests are located in Brazil. Zaire and Indo­ nesia. and learned much more about tropical climes. Cedar Creek Volunteer Day set Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will hold a potluck and informational meeting for pro­ spective volunteers on Thursday. Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. A Volunteer Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Whether someone wants to volunteer on a regular basis or is looking for a one-time opportunity." the Volunteer Day “is a great way to heir keep the trails and grounds en­ joyable for all.” Marketing Director Maribeth Perreault said. Some physical work will be required. Lunch will be provided. The facility is located on Cloverdale Road west of M-37 just north of Dowling. Those interested in volunteering or attend­ ing the Volunteer Day can call Perreault at (269)721-4472. Only a year old. Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute is growing by leaps and bounds. Per­ reault said. As the non-profit environmental educa- .:on center expands its offerings of commu­ nity and educational programs, the need for volunteers erows, she said. "Whether a person wants to volunteer in­ doors or out. during the day or evening, weekdays or weekends, opportunities ex­ ist." she said. “Volunteers arc accepted on an on-going basis. Orientations and train­ ings are continuous throughout the year.” Indoor volunteer jobs include answering tyhoncs. greeting visitors, assisting with special events and helping with children's activities. Volunteers are also needed to as­ sist with facility operations (event set-up. basic building maintenance, etc.) Outdoor opportunities include trail and ground maintenance. For those interested in assisting teaching children and adults about the environment, a docent program will be unveiled in Janu­ ary 2003. Docents will lead school group tours and guided hikes and assist with teaching programs. Training will be pro­ vided. Thomas Fitzsimmons wonders what the monkey in the tree is up to while waiting in line for the "Sticky Lizard" game. Students learned what kinds of wildlife could be found in a rainforest by picking up paper representations of different animals in a game called "Sticky Lizard." Cedar Creek ecology clubs target students Students in grades 5-12 are being offered unique opportunities to explore nature and become young ecologists at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, an environmental education center located off Cloverdale Road near Dowling. Middle school students can join Eco Masters, an ecology club that meets bi­ weekly throughout the school year. High school students may join Envirothon. an outdoor environmental competi­ tion team. The natural surroundings of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and its education class­ rooms and laboratories offer a perfect set­ ting for students to Icam about the environ­ ment. Eco Masters is open to students in grades 5-8. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from October Io May. Students will have the opportunity to study the interrelationship of organisms and their environment through hands-on activi­ ties and field trips. At the orientation meet­ ing students choose a topic to focus on for the year. Possible themes for this year in­ clude Conservation and Preservation of Species or Climate Change. Wildlife and Wildlands. The program is led by Casey Harris, director of education. Cost of the Eco Masteis program is $165: payment plans and partial scholarship money are available. Discounts are available to mem­ bers of the institute. Students may register by calling Harris at (269)721-4473. Envirothon is a fun and exciting way for high school students to learn more about their natural resources. Students study six natural resource subject areas, including soils/geology. water/aquatics. wildlife, forcstry/vegetation. energy, sustainable agri­ culture and an environmental issue chosen by the stale hosting the national Envirothon competition. Students are asked to plan and carry out a community-environmental out­ reach project. Teams compete at regional and state competitions. They are tested on their knowledge of individual subject areas and present their outreach project. The win­ ning state team proceeds to nationals. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is the only Envirothon team from Barry County. Last year in their first state competition they placed third out of 33 teams. This year the institute is hoping to form a second team and is in need of members. Interested stu­ dents may call Harris at 721-4473. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute features six nature trails on 638 acres of rolling hills, fields, forests, lakes and wetlands. A Visi­ tors Center, research laboratory, and class­ rooms offer professionals, educators and the general public the opportunity to learn about the preservation, management and restoration of natural landscapes. For more information visit www.ccdarcreek.org. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2002 CT _ — ■ 16TT6RS from our readers... Bible tells us why some nations rage against us Beware of drug warriors' claims Dear editor. How often have you gone the wrong way because it seemed right to you? How often have you put something to­ gether and it would not work, then read the instructions and found out you put it to­ gether wrong? How often have you re­ peated something you read or heard and found out later it was not the truth? It has been just over a year ago that some people demonstrated these concepts in the terrible tragedy they brought to the eastern shores of our homeland. Now after this ter­ rible tragedy has been seasoned in the minds and hearts of us North Americans as well as all the rest of the world: We might well ask with the Psalmist in Psalms 2:1-3, " Why do the nations rage. And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel to­ gether. against the Lord and against His annointed. saying. ‘Let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast away their cords from us." It is shocking, scary, ironic and revealing that residents of only two countries are be­ ing warned to stay out of Europe or keep a low proffle while traveling there: Israelies and Americans. This is the way it is today. The Psaimist goes on to say, "He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision. Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, and distress them in His deep displeasure" Psalms 2:4-5 We may ask, "What makes the nations like this? Or more realistic: "What makes people like this?" Finally, "What makes me, like that?" Would you agree that only the truth can answer this problem? The Scriptures have been Usted, tried and proven. Jesus Christ is that Word. John 1: 14 "And the Word became flesh and dwelt To the editor: I read with great interest the two stotica. "Slate agencies launch anti-meth crusade” and "Drug ballot proposal may be dead." in the Sept. 5 issue of the Banner. With all the government forces they gath­ ered to fight this latest scourge, it seems like they would come up with a simpler so­ lution. Methamphetamine is made up of a host of common household chemicals such as drain cleaner, ether, lithium batteries, camping fuel. etc., but one essential ingre­ dient that is needed to make it is the over the counter drug pseudo-ephedrine which is used in decongestants. Why not re-classify this drug as a controlled substance so per­ petrators can’t just walk into any depart­ ment or drug store and buy it at will? I know the drug manufacturers wield a lot of power in this country and would cer­ tainly fight this, but with all the harm being caused by the meth menace, it seems like our drug warriors and elected officials could in the public interest, make this hap­ pen. If they couldn't get the pseudo­ ephedrine, they couldn't make meth. I was disturbed to read in the same article that the participants in this "anti-meth cru­ sade.*' made misleading statements and out­ right lies about the ballot initiative pro­ moted by the Campaign for New Drug Poli­ cies. The article said that this ballot pro­ posal would "decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs” and "seriously impair law among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." What is the truth. 100% of wisdom and knowledge, for us humans? And then, how do we get it imported or inputted into our lives? It’s simple. The Instruction Book (the Bible) is written by our Maker. (For every effect there must be a sufficient cause). Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." John 1:3 “All things were made through Him. and without Him nothing was made that was made." It naturally follows then that in Him (Christ) arc ail the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. "In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" Colossians 2:3. (Only an all-wise and all pow­ erful eternal God is sufficient cause for this wonderfully made human family and our homeland, planet earth) This includes every area of human life — personal, family, so­ cial. business, government, etc. Remember the question is Psalm 2:1, "Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing?" 1 heard that question a bit closer to home last evening. "Why do people commit crimes and sins that send them to jail and prison? The answer given in the Instruction Book is simple and ade­ quate. John 3:19-20 puts it this way, "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved dark­ ness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed." Let me summarize the answer from the Bible, our Instruction Book, then you can decide whether you will be part of the problem or part of the solution. Knew Your UcWators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. •* U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office- Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Sm tn. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, Slate Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. "But he who docs the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." John 3:21. "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Fa­ ther. full of grace and truth." John 1:14 "Then Jesus said to those Jews who be­ lieved Him. "If you abide in My word, you arc My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32 "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long suffering toward us. not w illing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9 "Whoever transgresses and docs not abide in the doctrine of Christ docs not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son." 2 John 1:9. From our vantage point, our will seems to determine our relationship and our des­ tiny. Pride, deceit, and ignorance seem like our major problems. As for the nations, their destiny has been fortuid - 8 "Ask of Me. and I will give You (Jesus) the nations for Your inheritance. And the ends of the earth for Your posses­ sion. You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel." Psalms 2:8-9. Rus Sarver, Hastings Stamm Road widening needed To the editor: We are thankful Stamm Road has been at last widened and will safely accommodate two-way traffic. We very much appreciate the Johnstown Township Board for approving the money to do the work. We should all be proud of our Barry County Road Commission. The workers are very skilled and courteous. We are thankful for them. Our hope for the Suture would be signs to warn of driveways, speed control, better dust control/or hard surfacing due to much more DNR traffic (pleasure boating as well as fishing), especially in this beautiful hot summer. •* Glen and Marilyn Ramsey enforcement efforts in relation to meth and other illegal drugs.” Both of these statements are untrue. One only has to read the text of this proposal to see that these officials are lying to the pub­ lic to try to presene their criminal and punitive methods of dealing with the cur­ rent drug situation that has not and will not work, instead of trying to move on to new strategies. California has passed a similar pioposal and it is saving them hundreds of millions of dollars from not having to incarcerate so many nonviolent, productive, taxpaying in­ dividuals. for what they put into their bod­ ies. They figure it will also save hundreds of millions more in not having to build more prisons. It is sad to see that our state and local of­ ficials are not willing to make changes from our failed drug control policies to proven methods that do work, as other states and countries have done. In st me slates that have tried to pass similar proposals, their biggest opponents have been the private prison industry and prison unions. We as citizens of a democratic nation owe it to ourselves, our families, our com­ munities. and our country to educate our­ selves and our legislators to the fact that the drug situation is a moral, medical and cul­ tural issue, rather than just a criminal issue. Tom McCarty, Bellevue Who says library won’t affect traffic? To the editor: We were told the closing of a portion of Mill Street for the new library would not af­ fect traffic. . Then why do we need a stoplight on Apple and Broadway, one block from the light on Broadway and State Street? It seems rather strange that this move has been made and approved so quickly after the new library site was approved. Again, I will state, this decision on the library was not made in the best interests of the people of Hastings, but by a few who decided that’s where they wanted to put it. Apple and Michigan will be a disaster trying to get onto or across. Apple and Broadway will be worse than ever. Some­ times now there is a longer line of cars on Broadway than is across Apple Street to turn right. The City Council should be held respon­ sible for every accident that occurs here. You will see businesses move to the malls because of the overload of traffic in town. Great move, council. What’s next on the agenda the citizens don’t want? Dan Bowers We need mercy, not punishment To the editor: I am writing in regard to Larry Boise's letter about prison conditions and Deb James’ response to this letter. After visiting two different prisoners at two different facilities. I must agree, for the Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: * All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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There is an atmosphere of dread and hopelessness when even visiting. Now, Deb feels that prisoners should be punished even more severely, not realizing that, although these are the convicted, many offenders live in your neighborhoods and lawbreakers live in your home. (Could that have been you I saw speeding?) If your son, brother, or uncle ever smoked pot. entered someone's home with­ out permission, drank alcohol or was guilty of fornication, remember that there are plenty of sons, brothers and uncles doing prison time for these offenses. Someday it may hit home for you. If it ever docs, you will understand how mercy Figures in with the topics of crime, punish­ ment and rehabilitation. Lorraine Buchanan. Dorr A clarification: Dear editor: My statements regarding Jim Bailey's in­ volvement in Barry County Parks and Rec­ reation Commission business arc not sub­ stantiated. Mr. Bailey has assured me that he docs not involve himself these affairs. I offer a public apology to Jim for my in­ discretion. Peter Forsberg, Hastings Hastings Banner Some people say it was a good thing to memorialize the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks this week, but others believe America has been wallowing in self-pity and victimhood. What do you think? Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 ntmtir Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616> 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs Prevdent Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary'Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T 'rtxing (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Suiser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • "I have mixed emotions. It's good to remember, but sometimes we go too far." Leah Abbott, Lake Odessa: Jenipher Wymer, Hastings: Randy Murphy, Dowling: Joy Blakely, Lake Odessa: Sherrie Johnson, Woodland: "I blame the media. 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Hastings Banner - Thursday September 19. 2002 - Page 5 l€TT€RS from our readers... Bush a man of wisdom, humility, honesty, integrity To the editor: This letter is in response to a recent letter from James and Ruth Pino that referred to President Bush, Secretary of Defense Don­ ald Rumsfeld and Vice President Dick Che­ ney as “The Evil Trio." I am amazed that some people still con­ tinue to educate themselves off the latest sound bites and liberal political buzz phrases. Half of the population in our great nation had to tolerate an immoral, lying so­ cialist and his wife for eight long, agoniz­ ing years. 1 don't say immoral and lying for his sexual escapades, but for failing to be a leader, from Waco to Bosnia to Kosovo to the Middle East, where he had been given more than enough information and chances to eliminate the actual Evil One, Osama Bin Laden. Why didn't Clinton retaliate on the first bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993. when Bin Laden tried to knock one building into the other in an attempt to kill thousands of Americans? How many of us had even heard about Al Queda before 9­ 11? It obviously sent a message that we were weak. Clinton led from a position of fear rather than strength, as former presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush did. People who choose to educate them­ selves on current events know these facts. Do you remember Los Alamos? Why don't you try to find out the truth about that? Many people I know, through infor­ mation available to all who care to pay at­ tention, say that 9-11 never should have happened. But oh. let’s blame it on the in­ telligence divisions and not the commander in chief at the time because he cared and the polls told him the American people (who didn't have the info he had) were only concerned about the economy, stupid! I thank God every day, as many people do, that we have a leader who actually takes pride in being an American instead of apologizing for events that happened hun­ dreds of years ago as our country was growing and states were forming. 1 thank God that President George W. Bush is a strong military leader, that his character (it mat­ ters!) is that of integrity, humility, compas­ sion, loyalty, courage, honesty and wisdom. Yes wisdom! President Bush has surrounded himself with some of the most experienced and dedicated advisors in the country. He has been able to cast a vision of the greatness of America and they have come together as one body for the greater good — not legacy leaving. In their letter, the Pinos asked why we don't use our money to feed the hungry? My gosh, there is no reason for anyone to be hungry in America! Many years ago. President George H. Bush put into effect the Women. Infants and Children's (WIC) program where up to something like 3 years of age. children in a family can get cereal, milk and cheese. There arc food stamps for people with small incomes, gov­ ernment surplus distributions of food, soup kitchens, local community and school pro­ jects for feeding the hungry, not to mention the ever vigilant churches across the United States! I want my tax dollars to go for defense weapons to insure our children have the same freedoms we have all enjoyed and many of us have taken for granted. I want our service men and women to be paid a decent wage for leaving their families and friends to go to a foreign country and possi­ bly give their health or life to protect us! I want to thank my husband, who served as a sergeant in the 82nd Airborne, to thank the veterans who have served to protect all Americans and our freedoms and played such an important part in making this coun­ try great. I encourage all parents to take their chil­ dren, as we did, to Gettysburg to show them the lives that were laid down for us. Take them to Washington D.C. to experi­ ence the Lincoln Memorial and to see and touch the Vietnam wall, and to pray for our now serving military for guidance, safety and strength and our leaders for wisdom and discernment. Proud to be an American, Nancy Hammond, Hastings Will Mill Street’s fate finally be decided Sept. 26? To the editor: I ask. "What part of ‘no’ doesn't the City of Hastings or the Library Board under­ stand? We lost our first court battle in July, but we arc going to appeal the judge’s deci­ sion and hope for a better outcome. Wc have lined up some additional help to cover legal needs, but this is going to cost a lot and without people’s help, I will not be able to do this. Donations have been coming in, but not enough has been raised yet to be sure we have enough for the appeal. Appeals can drag on for as many as two years, so I may be trying to collect for that long, but if we can't raise the minimum to secure a lawyer it really doesn't matter. Wc have until Thursday. Sept. 26, to file the appeal and I know that it will cost more for the appeal than it did for the first court battle. We spent about $4,400 on the first round. We cannot let the city and the Library Board tell its people what to do when wc have told them wc do not want Mill Street to close. The people really own the street, let’s take it back. Remember when election time comes, know who you’re voting for, don’t just vote on the basis of name recognition, elect some new people to the City Council. I'll admit some things arc good that the city has done, but to close a major street and create worse traffic problems doesn't make them look too smart. Wc have offcrcrd dif­ ferent locations for this new library, and every time they act like no other place should be considered. Why can't they de­ cide on a better location that wouldn't affect so many motorists? What is so special about this piece of property? I'm guessing it's because it is free. They don't want to pay for the prop­ erty to build their library, they want every­ thing handed to them, like the millage we have already been paying for on the new li­ brary now for at least two years. How long are wc to pay a millage on a building that doesn't exist? I've noticed that the capital campaign to build this new library has kind of stalled. I would bet that if they chose a different Io­ Cuts for vets a bad move To the editor: As a military veteran. I was disappointed with State Representative Gary Newell and the other state Republican leaders with their attempt earlier this year to cut the state’s programs for veterans. At this time of war and expanded na­ tional defense, it sends the wrong message to our young men and women who might have otherwise considered joining our mili­ tary forces. Chris Norton, Bellevue cation the donations would start coming in. Heck. I'd even donate. I think they should reconsider their loca­ tion just to regain some faith with the pub­ lic. Because of the Internet, in ten years li­ braries will probably be extinct or not needed as much. When most households get hooked up to the Internet there will be no need to go to the library. You can just get it from home. It is going to happen, we must look to the future, at both the neces­ sity of a library and the need for streets to be open for the increasing population. I think a street being left open due to the in­ creasing population far outweighs the need to build a new library over the top of Mill Street! Traffic is already bad enough in and around town, we can't all just sit back and let a few elected oficials make it even worse. Library Board President Brenda Tcegarden has already stated they would be against any public vote on this issue. I'm willing to bet they know it would never pass. Why can't they listen to the people and put this new library in a location where the people won't be so inconvenienced for the rest of their lives. Mill Street is uesful for motorists to get around iown to avoid streets such as Apple, State Street and State Road at Broadway. Cosing Mill Street will increase traffic at all of these already dan­ gerous intersections. This is not about traffic flow to my busi­ ness as much as it is about traffic flow, pe­ riod. We all use Mill Street. Let’s all help to keep it open. Doug Ward, owner Pet World. Hastings Meetinc, Friday to discuss plans tor the job and career fair were (from left) DixieStadei Manshum. Barry County Economic Development Alliance Director Joy Shaeffer of Work First; Joe Rahn. Hastings Economic Development Director; Kathy LaVictor. director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce; and Valerie Eavey of Michigan Works. Job and career fair set at Expo Center Oct. 2 The second annual Barry County Michi­ gan Works! Employment and Career Fair for job seekers and employers will be held Wednesday. Oct. 2. from neon to 5 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center. 5778 M-37, Hast­ ings. The event is free to employers and job seekers. Many local employers, educators, and agencies will be showcasing their respec­ tive firms and accepting applications. Last year 38 area employers participated. Job seeker and employer door prizes will be available due to donations from Adrounic House Bed and Breakfast. Hastings 4 Cinema, Ponderosa, McDonald’s. Mama B’s Ice Cream Parlor, Pizza Hut, Apple­ bee’s and County Scat Restaurant. Each participating employer will be en­ tered in a drawing. Last year’s winner re­ ceived a one-night stay for two in the George W. Lowry room at the Adrounie House in Hastings, sponsored by owners Don and April Tubbs. Sponsoring the job fair arc Michigan Works at the Barry Intermediate School District, Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, City of Hastings. Barry County Family Independence Agency, and Work First. Employers and job seekers are welcome to call Michigan Works! at the Barry Inter­ mediate School District. (269) 945-9545. Ext. 44 for further information. Fax: (269) 945-0243. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT i OBSERVER REWARDS REPORT CRIME “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Gayle Welz. “People who know us, know our whole family loves soccer. It’s a great sport, but accidents can happen. That’s why we’re glad we have Dr. Smendik and the Pennock Walk-In Clinic so close by. Dr. Smendik cares for our whole family, knows our histories, listens to our needs and treats us like his only patients. After hours and weekends, when accidents always seem to happen, we go to the Pennock Walk-In Clinic. 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Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thun.day. September 19. 2002 | Grace HASTINGS - Aislyn Grace Campbell, daughter of Joseph and Holly Campbell, died at birth on Monday, September 16, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. surviving are her parents; brother Conner and sisters Abigail and Zoe at home; grandparents, Robert & Betty Rulong, James & Sarah Campbell all of Mt. Pleasant; great grandparents, Betty Z. Rulong of Virginia, Clemmic Prewitt of Williams Town. NC.; aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Riverside Cemetery's Baby Land. Pastor Ryan While officiated. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. ~~ Lloyd Luttrell, age 81. passed away Sunday. September 15, 2002. His family includes his children, Curtis & Sue Luttrell, Stephen Cheryll Luttrell & Dan & Diane Luttrell. He is also survived by his sisters. Wanita (Red) Watkins of Oregon. Lois Luttrell; grandchildren, five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Sena; his brothers. Albert. Flloyd. Ervin & a sister. Viola. Services will be held at the Hastings Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses on September 21. 2002 at 1:00 P.M. Memorial discourse by John Grammatico. Read the BANNER Every Week! Copies on news stands throughout the county. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Sieve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m; Sun­ day School 9:30 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m ; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH ’ 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11XX) am: Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor Sunday School 9:30 a m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a_m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 am for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd. (One mile cast of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St i Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 ajn.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 730 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr F William Voctberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. IIXX) am Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Sen-ice. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2567. Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a. tn.; Wor­ ship 11XX) am.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.-ll a.m; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowimg. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Docten Momson Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 a_m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday A Thursday 9 ajn. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6­ 12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m . Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW k MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Ser­ vices -9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 1100 aun. Holy Communion 6 00 p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6 00 p.m. For more infor­ mation call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hintwick 948-9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Com­ mon Pray er used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 ajn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m., Monung Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evemng Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awu»a. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (51“) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Huy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praise & Wonhip 1030 ant. 6XX) p.m; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Chib for boys k girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rote Mac­ Donald An oasis of God's lose. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am 7 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.DJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY' • Hidings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan ObitMAties | BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938. Min­ ister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 24) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a m; Worship 11XX) am. 6.00 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. Chases for all ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mis- ion of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 ajn. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11XX) a.m. Sunday School for al! ages at 9:45 a m. Nurser/ pro­ vided Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. »’dgh Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bolt wood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phorv 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule: Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:5u a.m., 10:00­ 10:45 am Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from I1XX) ajn.-12:IS p.m Coffee and Cookies will be available between the won hip services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time" is a Cit time of celebrating Chrut al! ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us al 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings Rev Michael Aiaon. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. Sept. 19 3:30-4:30 p.m. Clapper Kids (Handbells); 5:45-7:00 p.m. Grace Notes (Handbells); 7:00 p.m. Crossways Bible Study. Sat­ urday. Sept. 21 - 6.XJ0 p.m Father/Son Banquet; 8:00 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous Sunday. Sept. 22 - 8XX) ± 10.45 a.m Worship; 930 am Sunday School; 1X» p.m. Bird Sanctuary Trip. Mon­ day. Sept. 23 - 7.XX) p.m Worship Committee. Tuesday. Sept. 24 7 XX) p m. Sunday School Staff; 7:00 pm Overeaten Anonymous Wednesday. Sept. 25 - 10 00 am Wordwatchen; 1:30 p.m. C.C.C.; 7:00 p.m Worship; 8 00 p.m. The Way HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 am - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshmenu. 10 00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lunun. Interim Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Ncah’s Ark Preschool Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries Thursday. Sept. 19 - 3:30 ajn. Women's Bible Study - Adult Ed­ ucation Room; 5:00-7:00 p.m Noah's Ark Preschool Immuniza­ tion Clime; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal - Sanctuary ; 7:00 p.m. Women's Board Friday. Sept. 20 - 5:30 p.m Sr High Church School Teacher Meeting Sunday. Sept. 22 - 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir. 9:00 am. Tradi­ tional Worship; 9:20 a.m. Chil­ dren's Worship; 10:00 a m. Cof­ fee Hour - Dining Room; 10.10 a m Sunday Church School for all ages; 11:20 a m. Contempo­ rary Worship; 11 50 am. Chil­ drm's Worship. The 9 00 Serviee is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11 20 Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided dunng both services. Children s Worship is available dunng both services Monday. Sept. 23-9:15 am Staff meets for prayer and planning. 7XX) pm Committee Night Wednesday. Sept. 24 6:15 a.m Men's Bible Study Lounge; 6 45 p.m Praise Team. 7:00 p m PNC meets in Adult Ed­ ucation Classroom X_______________________________________________________________________________________ Marian Overholt | | FREEPORT - Marian Overholt, age 84. of Freeport, went to be with Jesus, her Lord, late Friday evening. September 13. 2002, following injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Marian was bom on November 14, 1917 to Ransom and Matilda (Weaver) Miller. She attended Logan School in Bowne Township. Marian and her husband. George, whom she married on March 12, 1938, had farmed on Freeport Avenue for over 40 years. She had also worked for Lowell Sprayer, Muller's Bakery and Keebler. Marian loved to quilt and had made afghans for each of her grandchildren when they graduated from high school. She was always happy and content working in her yard and garden. Marian had a giving spirit, which was evident in her church activities at Hope Church of the Brethren where she had been a lifelong member. Her quiet and committed faith was deeply influential to her family and friends. She is survived by her children. Connie (Don) Falconer, Imogene Kauffman. Arlan (Michelle) Overholt, John Overholt and Wanda (Tom) Burnell; 23 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; her sister. Esther Sackitt; her sisters-in-law, Mary Miller, Elma Zenas, Ima Ovciholt and Ruth Cristophel; her brother-in-law, Phillip Lott; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Marian was preceded in death by her parents; George, her loving husband of 62 years; her step-father. Elton Church; her son-in-law, Wayne Kauffman; her great great grandson, baby Jacob; her sisters, Eva Meiser, Lda Miller, Cora Tucker, Amy Shaffer, Lydia Miller and Florence Lott and her brothers. Albert. Miller. Truman Miller, Carl Miller, Francis Miller and Lester Miller. The funeral services were held Tuesday. September 17, 2002 at the Hope Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Church of the Brethren or Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements were made by Koops afeville Mefobrifl Chapel. | Forrest Johnson France^ [ i । Donald Bert Eberhart | HASTINGS - Frances M. Ransome, age 83. of Hastings, died Thursday. Sept. 12. 2002 at her home. Mrs. Ransome was bom or. Dec. 19. 1918 in Detroit. Ml. the daughter of Paul and Bessie (Thorp) Seeley. She was raised in the Ferndale. Ml area and attended schools there, graduating in 1937 from Lincoln High School in Femdale. She was married to William E. Ransome on June 24. 1939. She lived in Royal Oak. Ml for many years before moving to Hastings in 1983. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, a life member of O.E.S. Royal Oak. Mrs. Ransome is survived by sons. George (Mary) Ransome of Hastings and William E. (Colleen) Ransome II of Belmont. MI: daughter, Linda (Richard) Curtis of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Paul (Isabelle) Seeley of Georgia; and brolher-in-law. Roland (Lou) Ransome of Florida. Preceding her in death were her husband. William E. Ransome in 1990 and brothers, George and Irwin Seeley. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 14. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Richard D. Moore officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. [ HASTINGS - Forrest Johnson, age 89. of Hastings died Wednesday, September 18,2002 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. | WendafJ “Bud” Scheidt | IONIA - Wendall "Bud" Scheidt. age 77, passed away at his home in Ionia shortly after noon on September 13, 2002. Born in Lake Odessa on November 2, 1924 to Glendon and Gertrude (Rubadaux) Scheidt. Wendell graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1943. Following graduation, he volunteered for the military during World War II serving in the infantry. On January 16, 1945, while serving in the Ardennes Campaign in Belgium. Wendell suffered severe wounds and was awarded the Purple Heart. After recovering, he returned home and attended Michigan State University where he was a member of the freshman football team as well as the. university's boxing team. He later returned to Lake Odessa to work at Scheidt Hardware and took over as the third generation owner in 1957. He operated the business until selling it in 1986. On January 20, 1948, Bud married Loriane Shoemaker. They were happily married for 54 years. Bud spent a lifetime enjoying music and was a talented tenor saxophonist. Besides music. Bud loved the competition of athletics and especially loved MSU football and basketball and until the retirement of Barry Sanders, believed in the Detroit Lions. Bud was also an ardent golfer and spent more than thirty years golfing with his foursome of Jack Lambert, Jerry Eckman and Bill Eckstrom. Bud was loved and appreciated as the patriarch of his family and is survived by his loving wife, Loriane; his children, Wendy (Tom) Barnum, Diane (Dave) Meyer. Tom (Judy) Scheidt and John (Darci) Scheidt; six grandchildren. Samantha. Morgan, Brett, Hogan. Carly and Sadah; and his loyal and lifelong friend. Paul Reed of Green Valley. Arizona. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Woodrow & Winston. A memorial service was held Tuesday. September 17. 2002 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson-Mutschler Post 4461 of the Veterans of Foreign wars. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Douglas Glen King HASTINGS - Donald Bert Eberhart, age 41, of Hastings, died Sunday, September 15. 2002 as the result of an automobile accident. He was bom June 5. 1961 in Battle Creek, the son of Donald E. Eberhart and Norma J. (Goodman) Randall. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1979 and attended Kellogg Community College for 2 years. Donalds employment over the years included. Burger Chef. Tender Care. K­ Mart. Citgo and Walmart. He enjoyed fishing, telling jokes, doing volunteer things. He was a member of the men's coffee clutch of Richies Koffcc Shop in Hastings, he was a Hastings Moose member. Jaycecs member, Thomapplc Valley Church member and a walker in the Walk for Warmth Fund Raiser in Hastings. He completed his Navel training with honorable discharge. Don married Emma Frizzell on October 19, 1990. He was loving husband, father and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Debra (Goodman) Goldsworthy. November 1984 and maternal & paternal grandparents. Surviving arc his wife, Emma Eberhart of Hastings; daughter. Lori (Todd) Arnold of Hastings; sons, Brandon age 11 and Bryan age 7 at home; mother & step­ father, Norma (Carl) Randall of Hastings; father. Donald E. Eberhart of Kansas; step­ children. Brad and Danielle Hall of Hastings, Angela Hall of Hastings; grandchildren, Jade Eberhart age 3 of Hastings; brothers, Carl Eberhart of Hastings, Jeffery Eberhart with the United States Navy in Virginia Beach, VA.; marrital grandchildren. Tyler Preston age 7. Bradley Hall II age 6. Brittany Hall age 4. Matthew Hall age 3, Zachcry Hall age 2. all of Hastings; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. Funeral services will held Thursday. September 19. 2002 at 11 KM) A M. at the । NORTH FORT MEYERS, FLORIDA - Douglas Glen King, passed away September 10, 2002 in N. Fort Meyers. Florida. He was bom in Lake Odessa on February 26. 1944. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Willett; two brothers. Irving & Rick King; two sisters, Shelia Becker & Betty Harder and many nieces, nephews A Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Jay Taylor officiating. Burial will be al Bedford Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Erving King and sister. Sharon Bruce. There wiH be a Military Memorial Service at grave site for family on September 28, 2002. ^Mildred E. Ward : Gaylord C. Eldred ! HASTINGS - Gaylord C. Eldred, age 66, of Hastings, died Sunday, September 8. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Michigan. He was bom January 30. 1936 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Verdon W. and Dorothy M. (Loomis) Eldred. He had been a lifelong Hastings & Bedford area resident He served in the Army during 1958­ 1960 having attained the rank of Pfc. enlisted on December 5. 1958 in Detroit, Michigan and was discharged on November 22. 1960 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Gaylord enjoyed hunting, fishing, making maple syrup and barbequing. He was a member of Hickory Comers American Legion Post. He also was a member of Bedford Lions Club and was their Past President and enjoyed helping out with the barbequing at their events. He worked in maintenance for Michigan Carton Co., where he worked for 45 years retiring in 1998. He is survived by brothers, David (Shirley) Eldred of Hastings. MI. and Eugene (Sue) Eldred of Hastings, MI. and five nephews and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Verdon Eldred and his mother. Dorothy Loomis Eldred. No visitation will be held. Funeral services will be Thursday. September 19, 2002 at 10:00 A.M al Fort Custer National Cemetery Memorial tributes may be made to Bedford Lions Club. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service in Battle Creek. HASTINGS - Mildred E Ward, age 82, of Hastings, died Wednesday. Sept. II. 2002 al her home. Mrs. Ward was bom on Nov. 8. I9!9 in Silkeslon. MO. the daughter of John and Clara (Littles) Matlock. She was married Io Paul Ward on March 28, 1937 in Olmsted. III. She moved to the Hastings area in the late 1980’s from Eiger. Ohio. She was employed al the Ohio Art Company for 11 1/2 years, retiring in 1968. She was a member of Hastings Assembly of God. Women's Ministries of the Church, enjoyed quilting, various crafts, sewing and reading. Mrs. Ward is survived by sons. Carl (Sherrie) Ward of Bryan. Ohio. Kenneth Ward of Ft. Wayne. IN; Dennis (Vicky) Ward of Alger. Ohio; daughters. Lenis David of Hastings, Loretta (Ray) Miller of Leipsic. Ohio. Linda Rogers of Middleville. Rita (Larry) Wright of Katy. TX; 28 grand­ children; several great and great-great grandchildren; brothers. Amond (Anna) Matlock of Mississippi and Aaron (Barbara) Matlock of Missouri; and sister, Violet Edwards of Ohio. Preceding her in death were her husband. Paul on Oct. 26. 1994; sons. Eldon and Larry Ward; daughter. Shirley Butterworth; nine grandchildren; two brothers, and one infant sister. Services were held Saturday. Sept. 14, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev.'s W. Clayton Garrison and Ray Miller officiated. Burial was al the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. More obituaries on page 14 | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2002 - Page 7 GIRL, Rachel Kaitlyn McClure was bom to Mike and Cara (Spoelstra) McClure at Georgetown Healthcare System in George­ town. Texas on Aug. 12. 2002 at 2:44 p.m. Rachel weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Rachel was welcomed home by her sister. Lauren, and her broth­ ers. Cody and Jason. Proud grandparents are Ted and Marie Spoelstra of Nashville. MI and Gary and Beverly McClure of Paragould. AR. BOY, Nathen Benjamin, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 10, 2002 at 9:56 a.m. to Ann and Chad Leiter of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Andrew Allen, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 3, 2002 at 2:59 to Jason and Karyn Markley of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Kovacevich-Lott to wed Oct. 26 Greenfields to mark 60th anniversary Pat and Joe Kovacevich of Hastings and Jill and Martin Lott of Ithaca, are proud to announce the engagement of their children Nathan John Kovacevich and Terryl Cherie Lon. Nathan is employed as a product engi­ neer at Avon Automotive in Cadillac, MI. He graduated with a mechanical engineer­ ing degree from Michigan Technological University in 1997 and is a 1992 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High Schoo). Terryl is employed at Consumers Energy in Alma as a customer service representa­ tive. She attended Central Michigan University and Montcalm Community College and is a 1998 graduate of Ithaca High School. An OcL 26. 2002 wedding is planned in Ithaca. MI. Ken. Gene. Jody and families would like to invye friends and relatives to the celebra­ tion of their parents. Mauri and Pat (Calkins) Greenfield. 60th anniversary. This special occasion will take place on Sept. 28. 2002. at First Baptist Church. 309 E. Woodlawn, between 3 and 5 p.m. The couple request no gifts, just your "pres­ ence." fellowship and memories. GIRL, Tiffany Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30. 2002 at 8:55 p.m. to Misty Ebert and Charles Olwire of Kalama­ zoo. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Mitchell LeRoy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 4. 2002 at 6:49 a.m. to Sarah and Bob Middleton of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hailey Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 31. 2002 at 12:21 a.m. to Jason and Heather Bush of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Lillian Patricia, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27, 2002 at 10:15 p.m. to Angie Richards and Jason Lawrence of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Josey Kay. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 25. 2002 at 4:05 p.m. to Chris­ tine and Eric Terpening of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, McKenna Elizabeth, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Aug. 27, 2002 at 6:21 a.m. to Trisha Johnson of NaJiville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Gabriel Jon. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 23, 2002 at 8:17 to Scon and Jennifer Pollman of Middleville. Weighing 4 lbs. 4 ozs. and .18 inches long. BOY, Ashton Lee. bow al Pennock Hospi­ tal on Sep:. 4.2002 at 2^53 a.m. to Tony and Alicia Miller of Hastings*JVeighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. Alice Brodbeck marks 90 years Alice Brodbeck, formerly of 518 Taffee, Hastings, recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends. Alice is currently residing at: Plainwell Community House, 203 W. Bridge, Rm. 23, Plainwell. MI, 49080. Hine-Heney to wed Sept. 28 Leo and Kathy Hine of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Victoria Hine to Brian Heney. Brian is the son of James and Sue Heney of Hastings. Brian and Victoria live in Delton. Victoria works at Rx-Optical and Brian works at Bradford White Corp A Sept. 28th wedding is planned al Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Ml. Author-educator to speak at local library tonight Local author and educator David Joslyn will present his new novel “When the Cock Crows" at 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 19) al the Hastings Public Library. Joslyn w ill talk about publishing a mys­ tery novel and the psychological features of character development, he will be available for book signing and then will speak to the library ’s book discussion group at 6:30. Pleasantview church to have concert Sept. 21 The Mountaintops, Ladies In Red. Bought and Paid For and One Accord will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday evening, Sept. 21. at Pleasantview Family Church. 2601 E. Lacey Road. Dow ling. A free-will offering will be collected. Call 616-758-3021 or 616-968-2754 for more information. BOY, Alan Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 3, 2002 at 4:14 p.m. to Alan Orseske and Melissa Shriey of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Haze Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 17. 2002 at 7 p.m. to Kayci Lehman of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Lynnea Quinn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17. 2002 at 11:54 a.m. to Keri and Ryan White of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Grace Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28. 2002 at 5:58 p.m. to Jessica Reid of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Douglas Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 12. 2002 at 8:26 a.m. to Janice and Charles Mead of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inch­ es long. BOY, Jacob Allen, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Aug. 25. 2002 at 8:50 p.m. to Dawn and Ron Hyatt of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. BOY, Logan Ethan, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Aug. 14. 2002 at 4 33 a.m. to Amy (Estep) Faul of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Abbie Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 9. 2002 at 7:15 p.m. to Holly Capobianco of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kylir Jay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 15. 2002 at 10:41 a.m. to Jennifer Ringleka and Chris Hayes of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Allan John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21.2002 at 1:45 a.m. to Nicole and Damon Burd of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Maricla Josephine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13. 2002 at 2:05 p.m. to Filomeno and Jennifer Galaviz of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kaylee Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 15. 2002 at 11:41 p.m. to Scott and Melissa Evans of Delton. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. Comedy-mystery scheduled at Central Auditorium Oct. 3-5 by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The stage at the Central Elementary Auditorium will ring with laughter and per­ haps a few shivery screams at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. 4 and 5 as the Thomapplc Players present “No Crime Like the Present” by William Gleason. Rehearsals have been held in the still summery Fish Hatchery building. The cast is having lots of fun getting ready with lots of rain coats making their appearance. This mystery comedy in two acts calls on the talents of local actors as they wend their way through farcical situations. The play’s story is about Cassandra Du­ mont, played by Norma Jean Acker, who’s on her way to the top and this is a woman willing to step on a few toes to get there. In fact, she had made enough enemies to fill a phone book. The play lakes time in the present in the newsroom of television station KDOA, where Cassandra anchors the 6 p.m. news­ cast. In the cast are private eye Mavis Davis played by Carol Sattcrly, with Doug Acker playing Max, her musical soul mate. Steve Vipond is homicide detective Slack. Mary Jo Gorsuch plays his on the ball partner, Bronski. Staff at station KDOA includes Dale Svihl as newscaster Luther Preston, Bill Eberle as the weatherman Stan Van, Kim Butler as Jennie Abbot, the consumer re­ porter, and Jeff Kniaz as Jimmy Big the sportscaster. Doug Acker is also seen as Miles Hartley the station manager. Mike Kazinsky plays the mayor, Everett Nelson. Dawn Bassett is organized crime matriarch Mrs. Big. Rachel DuMouchel is having a good time portraying gypsy Olga Katz. Gary Bowerman is the drummer. The raincoat clad reporters include Geor­ gia Lindroth, Rosemary Anger, Jane Gro- endyk, Margaret Hollenbeck. Shirice Hol­ ston and Nicole Ranshaw. Holston also plays the announcer. The play is directed by Carolyn Bush with the assistance of Barbara Prudcn. It is produced by Norma Jean Acker. Contributions arc being made by the hardworking crew of Devon Grcyson. Stephanie Davis. Bob Dickinson. David Goodyear and Ann Ogilvie. Tickets arc $7 for adults and $5 for sen­ iors. students and children. They are avail­ able in advance al the Thornapplc Arts Council’s main office at 117 W. State St.. Progressive Graphics and the Jefferson Street Gallery both on Jefferson Street. subscription to The Hastings BANNER Can 945-9554 COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE jrfj Notic* of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage FococIomm* ale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and Melissa L. Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan Mortgagee, dated June 23. 2000. and recorded on June 30. 2000 in Document No. 1046179 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. in Trust for benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-1. Assignee by an assignment dated June 27.2000, which was recorded on April 2.2001. in instrument No 1057544 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($164,168.79). including interest at 14.760% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wnll be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m.. on October 31.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan and are desenbed as Lot 20 of Mastenbrcok s Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2. of Plats Page 39. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) <rom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200026693 Mustangs (10/17) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Headley and Renee M. Headley (original mort­ gagors) to Metropolitan Capital Group. Inc., a Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 11. 1999. and recorded on August 19. 1999 in Document *1034014 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by eaid mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1999. which was recorded on August 17.1999, in Document *1034015, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIXTY-FIVE AND 08/100 dollars ($97,065.08). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said moigage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, a* public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at !:00 p.m., on October 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing 260 Feet South of the 1/8 Post on the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, for the point of Beginning thence East 26 Rods; thence North 12 Rods; thence West 26 Rods; thence South 12 Rods to the point of beginr-mg. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys anC Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226459 Cougars (10/17) ©ne QJea/t uAnniima/ty Es Saturday, Sept. 28 ■PPl 10 a.tn. - 4 p.m. FREE DRAWINGS for massages, pedicures, facials, manicures, tanning and our GRAND [f PRIZE—A luxurious full day -spa package K including lunch & champagne!! < * Also FREE demonstrations available for all our services!!! I 6 Skin • Massage Spa Pedicure * Manicure * Waxing • Facials J Caw High Pressure Tanning Sauna Ear Piercings Acrylic Nails It Expires Oct. 31, 2002 __________ Not Available With Any Onim Oihh South Side Plaza—South M-37 300 Meadow Run, Suite A, Hastings, Ml 616-948*0083 |™' ' । �Page 3 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNfY CIRCUIT COURT - FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING Hie No. 2OO2-2352O-DE In the matter of Charles Hauser Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose address(es) are unknown and whose in­ terest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following TAKE NOTICE A heanng will be heH on Octo­ ber 3. 2002 at 1 00 p.m . at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Hon Richard H Shaw (P20304) for the following pur­ pose A heanng will be hold on the petition request­ ing that Nancy L. Bates, of 13574 South M-43 Hghway. Delton. Ml 49046. be appointed per­ sonal representative of the Estate of Charles Hauser, deceased, who lived at 690 West Mam Street. Middleville. Ml 49333, who was bom Oc­ tober 5.1911 and who died August 21,2002. and requesting that the will of the deceased dated February 22. 2000 be admitted to Probate It is also requested that the heirs at law of said de­ ceased be determined Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Nancy L Bates, named Per­ sonal Representative, or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hast ings. Ml 49058. and the named, proposed Per­ sonal Representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice September 18. 2002 SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE & LONGSTREET Richard J Hudson (P15220) 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Nancy Lu Bates 13574 S M-43 Hwy Delton. Ml 49046 (9-19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EM P JING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K. Vickery (original mort­ gagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1998. and recorded on October 29. 1998, Instrument No. 1020061 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-SEVEN AND 10/100 dollars ($46,577.10). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Mchigan and are desenbed as Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet thence North 220 leet, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roads. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *200224910 Cougars (9/26) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained win be used for this purpose if you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Susan A. Mix. a single woman to Worth Funding Incorporated a California Corporation. Mort­ gagee. dated October 1. 2001. and recorded on October 17. 2001 in Instrument No. 1068256. Barry County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage was assigned to US Bank N.A.. as trustee, by an assignment dated Apnl 11. 2002 and recorded May 3.2002 tn Instrument No. 1079948 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Seven arid 67/100 Dollars ($’32,267.67). including interest a» 11.34% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock a m. on Thursday. October 3. 2u02. Said premises arn situated in Qty of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Lol 1141 of the original plat of the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: August 29. 2002 US Bank NA. as trustee. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Deqmndre Rd.. Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 111 Our File No. 100 8358 (9/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rhonda L. Poll (onginal mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1996. and recorded on April 19. 1996 tn Liber 657 on Page 625 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Guaranty Residential Lending. Assignee by an assignment dated May 26. 1996. which was recorded on August 26. 2002 in Document *1086271. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($63,733.89). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cas<? made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mi. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 24. 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 8 of the Keeler s Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 40 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale: unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File *200126293 Jaguars (10/10) Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance Present Flint. Lyons. Rogers. Bellmore. McKenna. Greenfield and Vilmont Also, twentyfive (25) guests Minutes of the regular board meeting held on August 14.2002 and minutes of the special board meetings hold on August 28 and September 4. 2002 approved Library and Police reports received 2003 Budget Public Heanng heW No action Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment Treasurer s Report received and filed Contract for Zoning Administrator approved by roti call vote. Zoning Administrator's Report received Amendments to Articles VI and VII of the Zon­ ing Ordinance received and approved by roll call vote. First reading October 9. 2002. Keyholinq Amendment approvcc by roll call vote. First reading October 9. 2002. Meeting adjourned at 9.30 pjn. Respectfully submitted. Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by Roger Vilmont. Supervisor (9-19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Barbara Jeanne Cassin (original mortgagors) to Saxon Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27. 1998, and recorded on November 10. 1998 as Document No. 1020656 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Bank, suc­ cessor by merger to Chase Bank of Texas. National Association (formerly named Texas Commerce Bank National Association) as Custodian. Assignee by an assignment dated October 27. 1998. which was recorded on November 10. 1998. as Document No. 1020657 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 35/100 dollars ($306.47635), including interest at 10 750% per annum. Said Mortgage partially released in Partial Discharge of Mortgage recorded as Document No. 1085161. Barry County Records. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan. «to are described at: PARCEL 1: PARCEL B: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Be^nrwng At a point on the centerline of Benders Road which Is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 1328.22 leet. and East 210.00 leet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 feet along said centerline: thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 688.83 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to a traverse line along ’Little Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 27.26 feet; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236 65 feet to the ter­ minus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847.40 font parallel to the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Benders Road Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as desenbed below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge except the West 150 feet. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 feet thereof as Bendere Road Also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as desenbed below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. Except the West 150 feet. PARCEL C: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 132822 feet and East 420.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 36: thence East 249.40 feet; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 594.13 feet to a traverse line along Tittle Long Lake*; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 888.83 feet paraMel to the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road, also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as desenbed below. This description includes the land from the traverse line to tne waters edge A Penny Earned. With the Stale Hank of PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOW­ ING EASEMENT: Being in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, more particu­ larly described as being 20.00 feet on each side of the following described centerline for ingress and egress to be used with others: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds east 1328 22 feet and Eart 650.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees West 190.00 feet; thence South 47 degrees West 180.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees West. 125 00 feet to the point of beginning. Caledonia x Manes market Accounts. you'll feel confident \ that vour moncs is safe and secure. Putting alias a little The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200214867 Gators (9/26) each neck < an yne vou a nice little nest egg for when it is State Bank of Caledonia IlKVlCt YOU Ollixvi Fkok Hiorvt YlOU TRU»1 627 fast Main Street • Caledonia 2)1 Past Water Street • Suite IfHf • Kalamazoo. 3205 6Xth Street. SI • Dutton. 303 Arlington Street • Middleville. SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 11. 2002 - 7:30 P.M. Ml Ml Ml Ml 49316 49007 49316 49333 • • • < 6|h X91 616 381 6I6.69X 616 795 XI13 7960 6337 3361 Subscribe to The Banner TODAY! Call945-9554 by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Meddling wife Dear Annie: I recently had a major argu­ ment with my wife about her intrusive med­ dling. "Louise” is a clever person and a re­ spected professional. However, she is also overbearing, judgemental and contemptu­ ous of others. Last week. I had a problem with my boss, and 1 made the mistake of confiding in Louise. The next thing I knew, she was on lhe phone, giving my boss an earful about his treatment of me. I was furious and told her so. Louise insists she was being a “sup­ portive” wife and I should be grateful. In­ stead. I feel like a fool at work, and worse. I am no longer comfortable talking to Louise about personal problems. Should I stop sharing things with her. or was 1 wrong for becoming angry? - Seattle Milquetoast. Dear Seattle: Louise was way out of line. Make it clear that interfering with your job is off-limits and you will no longer discuss your work day with her if she doesn’t re­ spect your decisions. You might also con­ sider marriage counseling to find out why Louise needs to control you, and why you let her do it. Sibling hatred Dear Annie: This is in response to the California woman whose children don’t get along. I say. if Mom knows the kids don’t like one another, she should not force them to “play nice." Every time I tell my father I’d like to visit him. he repFes. "I’ll invite your sister, and we can have a family reunion." For that rea­ son. I have not seen my father in six years. Whenever my sister and I are in the same room, everyone is stressed-oui and miser­ able. I do not understand why I cannot see him without her I love my father and want to sec him more often. I wish he would not add the condition that I must love my sister in order to do it - Older Daughter. Dear Daughter: Your father must be heartbroken that his two daughters do not like each other. However, you are right. If the two of you cannot be civil to one an­ other, Dad should invite you over sepa­ rately. Have you considered inviting your father to YOUR home? That might solve the problem. Please think about it Not doing it Dear Annie: I am a 16-year-old girl, and my boyfriend, “Jon.” is 17. We are both good students and have been dating for a year. We go out about three times a week. Usually we go to the ice cream store and then for a drive - most of the time to a parking lot We’ve never had sex. He’s not ready for that, «md I’m not going to risk it I know Jon respects me, and that’s what matters. Recently, wc got some ice cream and then went to the mail’s parking garage. We talked for a while and then started making ouL I was essentially in his lap. and his hands were in my back pockets. Suddenly, my dad was next to Jon’s truck yelling at me to get out. We explained what was going on, but both of my parents are convinced that Jon and I have been having sex. I’ve tried to talk to my parents, but they won’t listen. How can I get them to believe me? Sign me - Trustworthy and Exasper­ ated. Dear Exasperated: You may be perfectly innocent, but it doesn’t appear that way. It is easy for parents to think the worst, espe­ cially if they are convinced that most high school kids are having sex. Try talking to your parents again, and, if necessary, enlist the help of a family friend or close relative. It won’t be easy, but don’t give up. When your parents see how much you value their respect and trust, they may reconsider. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 All Board Members and 9 guests present. Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ ings and treasurer's report. Adopted Connection Use & Rate Resolution for Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authonty. Approved collection of 1% administration fee on property taxes with 3*/. late penalty fee Dustin Pash appointed probationary firefighter. Adopted Resolution *1 for Winans Drive Spe­ cial Assessment District. Adopted Resolution to create Township Im­ provement Revolving Fund and fund in amount of $15,000.00 Permission given for Treasurer & Clerk to at­ tend workshops. Approvec payment of vouchers. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor (9-19) Toilet trained Dear Annie: This is for the woman whose husband and sons do not put the toi­ let scat down. My son had the same bad habit, but J finally came up with a solution that worked. When he was ;.oung, he cherished his weekly allowance. I told him. every time he left the seat up. he would be fined a quarter. I kept frack of his forgetfulness, and at the end of the week, his allowance came with a note indicating all the dales he left the seal up and the fines deducted. He wasn’t happy, but didn’t lake it seriously until lhe next week, when lie OWED me money because of his laziness. My son is now a married man, and the toilet seat is always down at his home. Tell that woman to try the same method. With four sons, she might have enough money at the end of the month to treat her­ self to dinner at a nice restaurant. - Toilet Trained in Harrisburg. Pa. Dear Harrisburg: Your idea would surely work better on young children than on your husband, but it is definitely worth a try. Here’s another on lhe subject: Retaliation Dear Annie: This is for “Wet in Boston," whose husband and four sons leave the toi­ let seat up and are sloppy in the bathroom. Not only should she have them clean the toilet, she should also short-sheet their beds and pull her husband’s car seat forward every day. I guarantee u ithin a week, they’ll be putting the toilet seat down and taking better aim. - Tired of it in Georgia. Dear Georgia: Your method is rather ex­ treme and requires a lot of effort, but appar­ ently, it worked for you. Here’s the last word: Clean house Dear Annie: Everybody in our house, no exceptions, puts the lid down when they are finished using the toilet. It prevents the baby from playing in the water, slam-dunk­ ing the toilet paper or falling in face-firsL It forces the dog to drink from his waler dish and keeps the parakeet from drowning. It prevent pills from dropping into the toilet and contact lenses from being flushed away. It is also more aesthetically pleasing to enter a bathroom when the lid is down in­ stead of being greeted by that gaping maw of the commode. - Northeast Mother Who Taught Them Right. Lost security Dear Annie: Tell “Pennsylvania Patty" to encourage her daughter to go to college before she decides to run off with her boyfriend. I married my high school boyfriend at age 19 and never went to col­ lege. We are still married 29 years later. Sounds like a success lory, doesn’t it? Keep reading. My husband recently informed me that we haven’t had much of a marriage for the past 15 years. I knew we had a few prob­ lems. but 1 didn’t think they were serious. I now realize he was using me to take care of his house and children, and provide extra fi­ nancial support. Since he found a new ca­ reer, he doesn’t need me anymore. If I had opted to finish college. I now would have the skills to support myself and would not be trapped in this marriage. I could start a new life without worrying about where my next meal was coming from. When you arc young, you cannot judge which men arc willing to stay with you through life’s journey. If I had a career, I could at least afford the trip whether he stayed or not. - Hawaiian Eyeful. Dear Eyeful: No woman should rely on her partner for all of her future financial support. You never know when a marriage will fail, a job will disappear or illness will strike. A good education is the best prepa­ ration for life’s more unpleasant surprises. But please don't throw in the towel. If you have been working for 29 years, you obvi­ ously have marketable, valuable skills, and can supplement your education with night school. Go for it. honey. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit lhe Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creator! Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.September 19. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIMC.. byJoyce F. Weinbrecht Adie continues Eckman story By Joyce Weinbrecht Adie writes that they had purchased the farm at the comer of M-66 and Tupper Lake Road. Ionia, on the opposite comer from where Don had been raised. “The old farm house was 80 years old. so one of the first things we did was replace and add to the electrical system. From then on our 19 years on the farm included tear­ ing down the buildings, adding to the living room, replacing old windows, new siding, a well, bathroom and utility room, making room for a pool table where an old porch had been, building a garage-storage shed, a metai bam and complete tiling of our 87 acres. There were 11 acres on the southeast comer of our farm that had never been farmed, so we cleared that land and it was the best producing part of the entire farm. We even had a garden spot there, which gave family and friends a bountiful harvest. “We took my favorite dog. Lady the boxer, to enjoy life in the country. “About this time in my life I realized that I wasn’t the Christian that I thought I was. Vera and I were very close and as I talked with her I knew 1 needed what she had. a personal relationship with Christ. I took that important step in October 1965, fol­ lowing the tragic death of a neighbor woman. Bertha Leak. I knew that if a dedi­ cated Godly woman like her could be taken from this world so unexpectedly. I better not delay any longer. "I told Vera of my decision, started read­ ing the Bible, attending prayer and Bible study meetings and the Holy Spirit became very real in my life. I had finally found help in controlling my temper. I still became frustrated and upset with things, but became aware of a need to control my tem­ per and over the years God has shown me He can handle things that I wasn’t able to do anything about anyway. Life has been much richer and I praise Him fof that. "Many fond memories of Christmas on the farm come to mind. The first was spe­ cial because I talked Don into getting a rid­ ing horse for the kids (and me). Old Sam Johnson helped us find Amber, a beautiful Palomino, from the Upjohn Farms in Kalamazoo. I think perhaps they recog­ nized a stubborn horse when they saw one. so they decided to sell her. I saw only her beauty and bountiful spirit, so we got her the day before Christmas 1962. “We had my family come help us cele­ brate our first farm Christmas and I vividly recall my sister. Janet, with a dress on, sit­ ting astride Amber’s broad back, going out of the driveway. She got as far as Velma Bailey’s house, turned in the driveway, stopped by Velma’s living room window and wouldn't go another step. Janet didn't understand the fine an of neck reigning, but finally succeeded in getting Amber back in the road. Well, needless to say, by this time Amber knew the way home so they came galloping Sack at full speed with Janet clutching the saddlehom for dear life. She managed to keep her seat and we called her ’Lady Godiva’ for a long time after that. "Bonnie graduated from Lakewood High School in 1966 and had decided she was going to be a teacher so with the help of a scholarship, loans, savings and summer jobs at Carl’s Drive In. at Woodbury and then Taskers' Drug Store in Lake Odessa. She attended college at Central Michigan University at Mt. Pleasant. “The kids got a start for their savings accounts by raising deacon calves. Harold and Vera bought each one of them one calf when we first moved to the farm. The kids had to help make hay. do chores and buy another calf, but saved the rest of the money when the calf was large enough to go to market. "Bonnie also had a Guernsey cow that my uncle had given to her as a tiny calf. We named her Dutchess, after my Uncle Dutch Stoker. Dutchess had a couple of calves Bonnie sold, which added to her savings. We had fresh milk, whipped cream, home­ made butter and the boys had the delightful experience of milking the cow every night. "Don did the chores in the morning rather than try and get the boys up early and listen to all their grumbling. “Jim had a job at Williams Department Store during his senior year which worked well, as his boss allowed him to play foot­ ball and attend play practice. In 1967. Jim graduated from high school and enrolled at the University of Michigan School of Civil Engi:iecring. He was fortunate to win two scholarships to supplement his savings and loans needed to undertake such a program. "We had told him and Bonnie we were unable to provide such monetary help, but encouraged them to pursue their dreams. Our biggest challenge was to get them back and forth on lhe weekends when they both came home the same weekend, which they often did. Neither of them owned a car until Bonnie was a senior in college and had to have a car in order to do her practice teach­ ing. She sold Dutchess, the cow. and used Dutchess the cow owned by Bonnie Eckman with her first calf, named Ickobob. LEGAL NOTICES The Eckman farm purchased in 1962 at the comer of Tupper Lake Road and M- SYNOPSIS Berry Township Regular Meeting September 3, ^00? Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members and 2 guests present. Pledge of Allegiance. Approved minutes and treasurers report for 8/02. Accepted Department reports. Adopted 2002 Tax Rate Request Adopted Resolutions *02-13. & 02-14. Authorized September bills for $35,426.27. Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by Richard Barnum. Supervisor (9/19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. The Congregational Church in Lake Odessa, which was the center piece of the Eckman's religious and social life. some of her savings from lhe job she had at college and bought her Aunt Judy's red Mustang. Jim got a green Mustang the sum­ mer. so we did pay their car insurance and fill up their gas tanks when they came home and that’s about the extent of our paying their way through college. “The boys were a big help on the farm and worked for Harold when Don didn’t have anything for them to do. We didn’t pay them or even give them an allowance as I recall. I guess we figured that if we fed them, provided a home, clothing and a car to drive when they needed it, they would appreciate and manage money when they did have it. I’ve always felt that is the area where we did a pretty good job raising them. “Jim did well in college, but after two years decided to enlist in the Air Force and spent some time in Illinois after his basic training in Texas. He was then sent to California, where he was until his four years in the Air Force were completed. He then returned to the University of Michigan and with his G.L benefits, resumed his stud­ ies. received the honor of having his name on lhe dean's list and graduated in December of 1976. If I am not mistaken, this was during President Gerald Ford's administration (Aug. 19. 1974-Jan. 20. 1977) because First Lady Betty Ford spoke at graduation. “1970 found Bonnie living at home dur­ ing her practice teaching in Lowell. She received her degree from Central Michigan University and a job at Owosso High School, teaching math and physical educa­ tion the same year that Jack graduated from Lakewood High School in 1970. "Jack worked after school and Saturdays during his senior year, at Shoemaker’s Auto Parts and became a full time employee after graduation. He became the proud owner of his first car. a 1967 Chevy Nova, with which he enjoyed pursuing his hobby of drag racing. He changed motors, wheels and transmissions many times over the years he owned his Nova. He bought and sold many old and new vehicles, but still favored his first red Chevy and regretted having sold it. "I remember the day we became aware of his drag racing escapades. One Saturdaynight his car was ’on blocks' for some rea­ son and he borrowed my Pontiac LeMans. When we drove it to church on Sunday morning it was all cleaned up and the gas tank was full, but I noticed that there was a white film on the windshield. My niece. Jeri Haddix, made the comment that our Pontiac didn’t do so well at the drags. Deb was trying to get the message to Jeri to be quiet, but by that time 1 began to put two and two together. "When we got home I asked Jack about it and he grinned and said my car needed adjusting. He then told us about his racing exploits and even showed us several tro­ phies he had won. It was a little late to be angry so we went to watch him race and realized he was in no real danger as two cars raced a quarter of mile side-by-side. We even watched him race several times and enjoyed it whether he won or not. “He worked for different auto related . businesses and was employed by General Motors in Lansing for 11 years until the auto industry decline in the late ’80s. He was offered a job with Saturn in Spring Hill. Tenn., where he worked until his death. “Our 25th Silver wedding anniversary was in 1971, which was an open house at Congregational Church. Then on June 27. Larry and Bonnie became man and wife in Lansing. Now 25 years later, they will cele­ brate their silver anniversary lhe same year that we will celebrate by being honored at our golden anniversary to celebrate 50 years of holy wedlock. “Larry and Bonnie lived in Owosso where Larry taught social studies in the same school as Bonnie. They asked us to go to Europe and England with them to cele­ brate their first wedding anniversary, but we had bought a camper to use on our pickup and had already made plans for the trip, so my folks went v-ith them rather than us. “Jack and Deb went with us out west and Jim met us in Las Vegas to continue our lat­ est adventure. We visited several state parks. Grand Canyon. Hoover Dam, Disneyland and even a Tiger baseball game in Anaheim. We took Jim back to Matther Air Force Base on our way back to Michigan. "Deb was 16 that summer and had bought herself a young Palomino quarter horse, so lefi it al a place which it would receive proper training. We had bought her a pair of real cowboy boots in Tucumcarie, New Mexico, so she was anxious to get home and try out her new toys. Besides she had turned 16 and could drive so had dou­ ble reason to be in a hurry to get home. "In 1966 Deb and her family came, and spent five days with us here in Arizona and we look them to the Grand Canyon and Deb got another pair of cowboy boots as did her son. Bob. Don and I even got a pair and I agreed with Deb. they are comfortable.” Next week Adie continues to tell the Eckman story. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas R. Baker and Melissa M. Morgan (original mort­ gagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 10. 1995. and recorded on March 14. 1995 in Liber 626 on Page 520 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to GE Capital Mortgage Services. Inc.. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated April 29. 1996, which was recorded on May 8. 1996. tn Liber 659 on Page 705, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX AND 39/100 dollars ($51,086.39). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice s hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The North one half of the following described promises: Beginning m the center of the highway running through the East one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and 1 chain North of the Section line between Sections 6 and 7. running thence Westerly 2 1/2 chains, thence Southerly parallel with said highway 1 1/4 chains to said Section line, thence West along said Section line 3.61 chains, thence North 72 links to the right of way of the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad for a place of beginning, thence in an Easterly direction to a point 1 chain North and 2 1/2 chains Westerly of the point of beginning, thence Easterly 2 1/2 chains, thence Northeasterly 2 chains parallel with said highway, thence Westerly 5.34 chains, thence Southwesterly 3.16 chains along the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Dolphins 248-593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200224121 Dolphins (9/19) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained win be used tor this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brian W. Stickler and Cynthia F. Stickier, husband and wife to New Century Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated August 20. 2001 and recorded on September 6. 2001 in Document No. 1066025 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S. Bank. NA, as Trustee tor New Century Home Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, by assignment daled July 24. 2002 and recorded August 12. 2002 in Document No. 1085433, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty Three and 08/100 dollars ($204,443.08). including interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'dock p.m. on Thursday. October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 68 degrees 55 minutes 56 second* East along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 1318.77 feet of the East hne of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 59 seconds East along the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Section 675.72 leet to the piece of beginning of this description; thence South 41 degrees 51 minutes 00 seconds West 1188.76 feet to the centerline of Wc -.1 Loop Road (66.00 feet wide); thence North 47 degrees 53 minutes 14 seconds West along the centerline of West Loop Road 280.00 feet; thence North 40 degrees 14 minutes 46 seconds East 651.68 feet; thence North 70 degrees 56 minutes 24 seconds East 613.43 feet to the place of beginning Subject to highway rights over the Southwesterly 33.00 feet thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 20. 2002 U.S. Bank NA, as Trustee for New Century Home Equity’ Loan Trust. Senes 2001-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd.. Ste. 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 111 Our Ate No. 834.2100 (9/26) Get your color film processed at J-Ad Graphics FAST SERVICE plus QUALITY PRODUCT! CITY OF HASTINGS CABLE ACCESS BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers (City Hall Upstairs) If you have an interest in promoting the City of Hastings and have a pas­ sion for videos, computers and digital technology - please join us for this important meeting. We’re trying to reorganize and rejuvenate interest and programming for the City's Cable Access Channel and possibly create a studio in Hastings for those purposes. We need volunteers who are willing to get involved with covering the "news" in the City with video cameras and others who are interested in the technical side of a Cable Access Channel. If you are interested in getting involved please join us on September 19th or call Shirley Bachelder at Hastings City Hall 269-945­ 2468. I �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2002 Lions keep rolling, Hastings preps for homecoming By Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley Lions remain unde­ feated after last week’s come from behind win at Portland. This Friday they square off at home with another unbeaten team from the SMAA, Leslie, al 7p.m The Lions will be trying to send Leslie’s gridders, who trounced Dansville last week 33-6, home with a bad taste in their mouths (like kiss­ ing a pig). Maple Valley and Leslie are the only remaining unbeatens in the SMAA and the winner will have an early leg up in the league race. Hastings’ homecoming is here already, and Saxon head coach Kyle DcHorn said he expects a different ball game 7 p.m. Fri­ day against Wyoming Park. “We match up well against their O. They don’t have any of the big bruising backs like we’ve seen so far. Hopefully on offense wc can find some spots to attack and gel running." said De­ Horn. TK has a big one again this week at Belding Friday al 7p.m. Penfield says that his kids are focused and they’re resilient, and that they'll regroup and be ready to lake on Belding. Belding is 2-1 and last Fri­ day night they crushed O-K Blue foe God­ win 50-7 by rushing the ball 55 times for 464 yards. Delton head coach Rob Heethuis says this week his team is going to “see if we can pul our house in order and do some­ thing about a victory." when they host Co loma at 7:30 Friday night. "We’ve gotta get on our winning ways." It will definitely be a challenge for lhe Panthers against the non-confercnce foe who was a playoff team a year ago. Lakewood will be going after their first league victory in thre. tries when they visit Delton’s Heath Kellogg fakes around the right side as Corrie Latta goes down in the middle of the field. (Photo by Linda Boyce) It was a horrible football weekend Why, oh why do we still follow the Lions? It doesn’t make sense. I’m still young, but you don’t have to be a spring chicken to say that the Lions have only won a single playoff game in your lifetime. It looks like lhe Lions’ plan is to stockpile draft picks. What else could it be? They were sick of finishing 8-8, losing in the first round of the playoffs, and picking in the’ middle of each round of the draft each offseason. The best news the Lions have had the last few years came when they drafted Joey Harrington. Did they decide that kind of publicity was the kind they wanted? Forget the playoffs, wc get headlines by drafting high. The Lions will soon be pushing the Bcngals for the distinction of the worst franchise in the NFL. that is if they haven’t already captured the crown. The Bcngals can say that they have been to a Super Bowl. Yes. we’re all still glad that Scott Mitchell is gone, but right now it’s looking like Rodney Peele would be an improvement. Did you ever think that you would see someone put that in the newspaper? Me neither. The Panthers? They got blown out by the Carolina Panthers. Only one team in the NFL had a worse season than the Lions last year, and that team just stuffed it down the Lions’ throats. I was listening to preseason radio talk shows that started in June. There were crazies looking at the world through Honolulu Blue glasses saying that the Lions could win as many as 10 games, or at the minimum they’d make the playoffs. They’ve given up 80 points in two games. . I can’t decide which team has been mathematically eliminated earlier in their season this year, the Tigers or the Liens. Forget the math. Two games was enough watching both teams. Wc still blow three hours on our day off to watch the unlovable losers from the Motor City? I understand following high school football teams that struggle. They're our kids, friends, neighbors. The team is representing your town. They're not the Michigan Lions or the Hastings Lions, they’re the Detroit Lions. But we’re still tied to them. Is it something passed down through generations? I swear every time I meet new people talking about the NFL somebody’s a Packers fan. or a Bears fan. or a Raiders fan. A neighbor of mine a! college was a huge Bears fan. and his nickname was “Favre.” It was like he was doing whatever he could to disassociate himself from the Detroit Li­ ons. He wasn’t from Chicago. He was from Grand Rapids. Why did he get to choose which team he’d root for. while I’m stuck watching the Lions? Hoping they’ll win every week. Always hoping that no matter who they play, or howbad the first half went, or how many points they’re down going into the fourth quarter, they’ve gotta find some way to pull out the win. I will give the Lions credit for one thing, it’s never a heartbreaker when they lose. Sure wc always hope that they will win. but does anyone ever really expect them to? The Lions have the perfect balance going bctwci < my heart and my head. My head knows that they’ll lose, but my heart hopes that they’ll win. So no matter what happens, part of me is satisfied. It wasn't only the Lions last weekend. Was there ever a more depressing football weekend anywhere than the one we had in this little patch of Earth known as Barry County. Michigan? The Lions lose. The Wolverines lose. The Spartans lose. The Broncos lose. The Sax­ ons lose. The Vikings lose. The Trojans lose. The Panthers lose. If you look to the east you may see a little bit of a glow on the horizon. It’s coming from Maple Valley. The Maple Valley Lions still have their roar. They saved Barry County football from being shut out last weekend and moved to 3-0. Maybe no one else cares, but there’s another Michigan football team that’s 3-0 this weekend. Ooh Ahh. proud to be a Chippewa. Jackson Northwest Friday Sept. 20 at 7p.m. Current Records: Delton 0-3 Hastings 0-3 Lake wood 1-2 Maple Valley 3-0 Thomapple Kellogg 1-2 Here’s a roundup of last week's local gridiron action. Hastings 12, Cedar Springs 29 Like when you’ve got to coast to the side of an old din road between Hastings and Delton at 3a.m., swearing that there’s still a little space between the orange dial and the E line, the Saxons ran out of gas in the sec­ ond half against Cedar Springs. When it all started it looked like things were going to be a little brighter for the Saxons. On their opening drive of the game the Saxons rushed right down the field and took the lead on a Dustin Bowman to Joey Arcns TD pass. The extra point attempt was no good and Hastings wouldn’t see the endzone again until the fourth quarter. Hastings’ head coach Kyle DeHorn said. “We just didn’t show a lot of fire to go out and keep that lead.” . The Saxon defense opened the game well too. It held Cedar Springs in check for most of the first half, until late in the sec­ ond quarter a Cedar Springs TD and extra point conversion put the Red Hawks up 7-6 and the flood gates were open. “Cedar Springs is a pretty good ball team," said DeHorn. “They just kept wear­ ing on us, and wearing on us. Conditioning was a problem." The Red Hawks racked up over 300 rushing yards in the second half. Pulling away with 2 touchdowns in the third quar­ ter, while stifling the Hastings O. DeHorn said, “wc just didn't have lhe energy.” The tackling was poor. Wc didn’t get the blocks we needed to get," and in the second half the receivers started to get tired and were running slower routes. And Cedar knew that Hastings would have to throw the ball to try and get back in it. They switched their D around, adding extra defensive backs, making it that much harder of the Saxons to i’nd open receivers. Cedar Springs* Kirk Covey gained 202 yards on 20 carries, and his teammate Justin Dupcy had 101 on 9 carries. Dustin Bowman didi hit Joey Aspinall with a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to put one more tally on the board for the Saxons. Drew Bowman ^d the struggling Hast­ ings’ ground game running for 45, of the Saxons 64 rushing yards, on 12 carries. Dustin Bowman completed 13 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw an interception and completed only 38% of his attempts against the Cedar Springs defense. Delton 14, Pennfield 46 Pennfield scored on all six of their pos­ sessions in the first half and went on to de­ feat the Panthers 46-14. By racking up 324 yards rushing with what Delton coach Rob Heethuis calls a “machine like ground attack," Pennfield earned 18 first downs to Delton’s 8. Pennfield jumped out to a 39-0 lead be­ fore the Panthers scored a touchdown on their final possession of the first half. A 58-yard pass from Tyler Blacken to Chris Gillfillan took the ball down to the 1yard line. Junior running back John Noto punched it in from there to get the Panthers on the board. Delton lost one fumble in the game and threw three mterceptions. Pennfield didn’t have a single turnover. “Of course if you win the turnover battle you’re going to win the game," said Heethuis, “and Pennfield won the game to­ night." On their first drive of the second half Pennfield lit the scoreboard for the final time to take a 46-7 lead. Blacken took a quarterback keeper in from the 3-yard line in the fourth quarter for the Panthers only other score. Heethuis said that junior captain Dustin Morgan was “all over the field for us.” Morgan recorded 20 tackles for the Pan­ thers from his defensive line position. Senior end Gillfillan caught was the only Panther with a pass reception, pulling in three Blacken passes for 97 yards. Corrie Viking Scott Secor tried to dodge a tackle by an Oriole defender. (Photo by Perry Hardin) i TK s Ryan Adams tries to prevent Byron Center’s Jay Tubergen from intercepting another Trojan pass in the endzone. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood's Tommy Pett is getting pulled every which way by Charlotte defenders. (Photo by Perry Hardin) • Latta and Mark NcSmith were the leaders for the Delton ground attack that gained only 80 yards for the night. Both rushed for 37 yards on 6 carries. Lakewood 20, Charlotte 27 For the second week in a row the Vi­ kings football team tried a desperation play as the final seconds ticked off the clock, and for the second week in a row they came up just short. Trailing 27-13 with just over a minute and a half left in the final stanza the Vi­ kings scored on a 22-yard pass from Scott Secor to Brandon Kaiser and Tyler Harms extra point kick made it 27-20. The Vikings tried an onside kick, but Charlotte’s front line fell on the ball. Lake­ wood’s defense rose to the occasion and forced Charlotte into a punt. Having just missed recovering an onside kick and send­ ing the rush after Charlotte’s punter the Vi­ kings got the ball with about 50 seconds left, but deep in their own tuirilory. With a couple of good Secor runs, where the senior quarterback got out of bounds, and a couple of pass completions the Vi­ kings made their way all the way down near the Charlotte 20-yard line. Viking coach Randall Hager said that the “offense did a super job. They executed pretty well, and we got a chance.” Secor rushed for 75 yards on the night and completed 12 of 28 passes for 143 yards. Secor’s final toss into the endzone bob­ bled around before a Charlotte defender pulled it down and took a knee as the clock hit KM). The Vikings had the early lead. On their opening drive they scored on a 7-yaid touchdown run by Tommy Pelt to go up 7­ 0. but Charlotte came right back. Two minutes later Charlotte scored on a 37-yard touchdown pass to tic the game at 7. After the quick start neither team could put up another score before halftime. Once again the half started with a bang. 5-7 125 pound junior Tony McCaul picked up a Charlotte fumble on the kickoff. The Vikings offense took the pigskin and moved it down to the 11 where Pelt carried it in the final yards. The extra point try was no good and Lakewood led 13-7. Charlotte came out on fire in the fourth quarter scoring three times in about 8 min­ utes to jump ahead 27-13. Charlotte racked up 385 yards of total offense for the game compared to lhe Vikings’ 262. Kris Vczino led Lakewood in receiving, pulling in 6 balls for 97 yards. Kaiser had 3 catches for 34 yards and a TD. Brad Griffin had 12 tackles for the Vi­ king defense and Cody Deatsman added 8. Middleville 6, Byron Center 24 Byron Center’s Bulldogs made the plays when they had to. and TK couldn’t capital­ ize on the few mistakes the Bulldogs made in Byron’s 24-6 defeat of the Trojans Fri­ day night. The Bulldogs intercepted two Trojan passes in the endzone. and another late in the fourth quarter to seal TK’s fate. With two minutes left in the first half and TK down 10-6. the Trojans had driven from their own 20 down to the B.C. 7-yard line on a 17 yard pass from Chad Baragar to Blake Carter and a 39-yard run by Josh Eldridge. Baragar tried the same fade pass to tightend Ryan Adams that had earned the Trojans a 6-0 lead on their first drive, but the 'Dogs were ready. This time Byron Center’s Lee Hack Icy leapt up in front of Adams and came down with the ball, preserving the Bulldog's lead going into the locker room. Twice in the second quarter Byron Cen­ ter fumbled punts deep in their own terri­ tory. but the Trojans weren’t able to dive on either o‘f them. Early in the fourth quarter the Trojans forced a Bulldog punt and took over on their own 24-yard line. Baragar hit Eldridge with a pass and he took it 45 yards down the Trojan sideline to the to the B.C. 31. Two plays later Darrin Tape took an option reverse down to the 16. The Trojans had a first-and-goal from the 5. but smash mouth full back Kyle Farris was on the side lines with ice on his ankle and the Byron Center defense seemed to know exactly what the Trojans would try. The Bulldogs’ Rick Bartz batted down Baragar’s slant pass on first down. Tape was knocked backwards a yard trying Io run on first down, and a pass to Adams fell incomplete on third. After a procedure penalty pushed the Trojans back Io the 11. TK again tried the fade to Adams in the left side of the end­ zone and again a Bulldog leapt up to make the interception. For Bulldog Jav Tubcrgcn it was the first of two interceptions in the quarter. The other came on the Trojans last drive of the game. Baragar pitched to Eldridge and he threw up a desperation pass on third-and-sixteen play. Byron’s first touchdown came after they picked up a TK fumble on the Trojans’ 30yard line. Seth Thornton easily sctMited around lhe left side Io get the Bulldogs the last points they would need, but Byron didn’t slop there. On the first drive of the second halt the Bulldogs’ Justin Brock took a hand off al the B.C. 44-yard line and burst through the middle past the TK defense. Brock avoided Trojan safety Justin VanSpronscn’s diving tackle attempt at the 25 and cruised into the endzone for a 17-6 B.C. lead. TK coach Tim Pennfield said the Bull­ dogs were tough in the trenches. “They controlled the line of scrimmage." The Bulldogs outrushed the Trojans 205 to 134 on the night with Brock carrying the ball 9 times for 132 yards. The Trojan running backs never really got going behind their offensive line. Josh Eldridge and Kyle Far­ ris both rushed for 41 yards. Eldridge on 3 carries, Farris on 9. Alec Bclson and Ryan Adams both re­ corded 10 tackles for lhe Tiojan defense. Matt Potter had 6. Maple Valley 25, Portland 21 By Jon Gambee It was like Friday Night at the Movies. You know, the old classics, where the good guys always win and everything comes out right in the end. It was like Bruce Willis in "Last Man Standing**: Clint Eastwood in "A Fistful of Dollars"; like Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky" (I through VII, take your pick). Just when it seemed as hopeless as that scene where poor Nell is tied to the railroad tracks. Dudly Dooright sprang from Stage Right and saved the day. Maple Vaiicy, in true Hollywood fashion, clutched victory see GRIDDERS, page 11 �The Hashnqs Banner - Thursday. SefXemMr 19. 2002 - Page 11 Delton eagers improve, win TK head coach Tim Penfield calmly explains to junior linebacker Mike Rollson why you don't push an opponent after he goes out of bounds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) GRIDDERS, continued from page 10 from the jaws of defeat and scored a stun­ ning comc-from-behind victory over host Portland 25-21. Not that this game was a thrill a minute, in fact the first quarter had all the excite­ ment of a bachelor party in Amish Country, with both teams doing a lot of posturing with nothing to show for it. it was eight minutes full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. The remaining three quarters, however, were worth the price of admission, worth putting your gum under the scat and break­ ing out the popcorn. The Maple Valley Li­ ons put on an Academy Award winning performance in pulling off one of the great­ est comebacks in the school's storied his­ tory. The Lions got on the board first, when Houdini, played by quarterback Britt Leon­ ard, faked a field goal hold and threw a nine yard touchdown pass to Spiderman, played by Ryan Grider, in the far comer of the end zone. Grider went airborne over his defender's head and came down with six points. But Portland bounced back faster than Harrison Ford in "Raiders of the Lost Ark,” scoring on the first play from scrimmage following lhe ensuing kickoff when quar­ terback Andy Brace hit Tommie Stornant in perfect stride down lhe Lion sideline for a 58 yard touchdown. Matt Marcum's extra point made it 7-6 quicker than you could say, "What's up. Doc." Maple Valley used a 34 yard kickoff re­ turn by Eric Smith to set up in good field position and then Leonard marched his young Lions 49 yards in nine plays to help Maple Valley retake lhe lead 12-7. Both offenses went back to sleep for the rest of the half and most of the third quar­ ter, before the Red Raiders re-took the lead on a 72 yard, 13 play drive and they liked that so much they turned right around and scored again when Nick Scheurer picked up a Maple Valley fumble near midfield and rumbled to the Lion 15. Two plays later Dustin Hoppes scored from 13 yards out to make it 21-12 and all of a sudden it looked like the house lights were going Io dim on Maple Valley's hopes. But wc all know how the script is written in Lion Country. It s never over until it's over and Gunther Mittclstacdt’s team came out like Jimmy Cagney in "White Heat", not knowing when to give up. Like sand through the hourglass, time was running out on Maple Valley when, in the image of all good teams, they found a way to win. First Smith picked off a Brace pass with 6:52 left to play and four plays later Leon­ ard and Grider hooked up again, this lime on a 33 yard scoring strike and Maple Val­ ley cut their deficit to 21-18. The Lions stopped Portland on its next possession, forcing the Red Raiders to punt from deep in their own territory. Then, just like in the movies, fate took over. The Raider punt was short, bouncing around and about to come to rest on or about the Portland 24 yard line. But while the Raid­ ers waited for the ball to quite rolling. Ma­ ple Valley's "Little Big Man," Bryan Dun­ lap. took matters into his own hands and made a daring grab for the ball. Surrounded by the opposition and in a position to be ci­ ther the hero or lhe goat. Dunlap came through. He scooped up the pigskin and lore down the sideline to the Raider 10 be­ fore being pushed out of bounds. The Lions then had a whole 2 minutes and 34 seconds to steal lhe victory. With Mittelstacdt pacing the sidelines like Pat O’Brien in "Knute Rocknc. All American." Dunlap picked up two yards and Smith three. With third and five and 1:36 left ’o play. Smith ran through a gauntlet of Raiders to the one inch line and one play later bulled his way into the end zone. Jeff Taylor's extra point pul the game out of Held goal reach and the Final 1 min­ ute and 33 seconds only seemed like it took "From Here to Eternity" to play out. When they rolled the credits Leonard had six completions for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Smith carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards and a pair of touch­ downs and Dunlap had 13 carries for 59. The defense displayed its usual brilliance when it counted. Grider and Eric Turner led the way with seven tackles each, but Ben Smith took home the Oscar with six tackles, including two huge sacks on Brace, both coming in critical situations to help hail Raider comeback hopes. Delton's varsity girls' basketball team cut down on their turnovers and made more of their shots in earning their third win of the season, against Vicksburg. “It becomes a simple game" when you accomplish those things, said Panthers' coach Rick Williams. Delton shot 43% from the floor. Tuesday Sept. 17. and only turned the ball over 23 times. Both arc big improvements from last Thursday 's game. Kortni Matteson led the Panthers with 19 points and 6 assists. Shannah Fisher had 8 points, as did Roxann Huisman to go with 6 rebounds. The Panthers had a 13-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and led by 14 to start the fourth. “Wc did a great job with our press to Saxon frosh undefeated Hastings' freshmen girls' basketball team pushed their record to 5-0 with a win Thursday Sept. 17 against the Caledonia Fighting Scots. Hastings' Jamie VanBoven led all scorers with 11 points in lhe Saxons' 41-19 win. Brooklyn Pierce added 9 points for Hastings. The freshman girls’ used solid defense and a balanced offense to run away from Sparta 39-15 and remain undefeated. Eight different Saxons scored led by Na­ talie Pennington with 12 points. Pierce and VanBoven added 6 each. Sunny week for Delton Delton’s varsity boys’ golf team avenged earlier losses to Middleville and Parchment by coming out victorious in a tri-match last Thursday at Mullenhurst. The Panthers shot a 156. Middleville wd Parchment tied at 159. The Trojans took home the victory over Parchment by win­ ning the tie breaker. Jake Bowman led the Panthers by shoot­ ing a 37. That score tied Bowman for the overall low on the afternoon with TK’s Ty­ ler Wenger and Parchments’ Erik Johnson. Dustin Healey shot a 39 for Delton, and his teammates Brandon Garrison and Ross Os­ good both shot 40. Levi Harold and Josh Enyart both shot 39 s for TK. On Sept. 10 at Heritage Glen the Pan­ thers finished third with a 171 at the six team KVA jamboree. Parchment took home First place with a 160, and Kalama­ zoo Christian Finished with a 161. Cory Newington led the way with a 40 for the Panthers, who bested Pennfield and Paw Paw. Delton’s jayvec boys’ golfers fell to Parchment Sept. 12 184 to 174. Parchment was evening things out from the day before when the jayvee Panthers won the KVA jayvee Jamboree by shooting a 180. At the jamboree the Panthers were paced by Jake Bowman who shot the lowest score of the tournament, a 39. Hackett finished second at the Jamboree, followed by Parchment in third. force turnovers and create shots." said Wil­ liams. Vicksburg's Ashley Weyenbcrg scored 17 of her game high 33 points in the fourth to shave off some of the Delton lead. Wil­ liams called Weyenbcrg “a big strong post player who played a great game." Thursday Sept. 12 the Panthers fell to Plainwell 43-25. Delton turned the basketball over 35 limes and made only 5 of 45 field goal at­ tempts. Head coach Rick Williams said that his Panthers "must make more shots with the opportunities that wc have." Kortni Matteson led Delton with 10 points, including 2 three pointers. Elena Liceaga had 6 points. Delton doesn't have another game until they host Paw Paw in the KVA season JV’S SPLIT Hastings' girls’ jayvec basketball squad was defeated in a close game by Caledonia Sept. 19 45-41. Betsy Acker led the Hastings scoring with 14 points. Acker also had 2 assists and 3 steals. Halie Terrel added 12 points with 14 re­ bounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocked shots. Beth Gifseler contributed 11 points. The jayvec gir’s defeated Sparta 41-30 on Thursday Sept. 12. "The girls placed extremely good team defense. The pressing defense allowed Hastings to grab 16 steals.’’ said coach Steve Kaiser. Acker led the Saxons with 14 points and also had 5 steals. Katie Lawrence had 11 points, and Terrell put up stats all around. Terrell ended up with 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocked shots. ________ Healthy runners Members of the Thomapple Valley Family Health staff participated in the Sum­ merfest Walk/Run Aug. 24. Dr Diane Ebaugh placed second m her age group tor the 10K run. Kay Simpson was first in her age group for the 5K. Pictured (from left) are Kay Simpson, Laura Brisboe. Ebaugh. Dan Dimond. Dixie Miller. Sandy Ro­ senberg, Jenee Smith, Meg Shaft, Liesl Zylstra and Cathy Shaft. Golfers’ season nearing a close Brian Doozan led the Saxons* boys’ var­ sity golf team at Gracewil with a one over par 37. Doozan and his teammates shot well enough to best Wyoming Park, but fell to Kenowa Hills Monday Sept. 16. Brian DeVries was second for the Sax­ ons with a 39. Pete Swialek and Justin Krul both recorded 40’s. Kenowa Hill’s Phil Parsh led all golfers on the night by scoring an even par 36. Hastings’ 156 was enough to defeat Wyoming Park's 169, but not quite enough to catch Kenowa’s 153. The Saxons’ varsity boys’ golf team had a tough Saturday at the 2002 Charlotte Owens-Illinois Open Sept. 15. Hastings finished 19th in the 21 team tournament, with a final score of 361. DeVries led the Saxons with an 80 at lhe 18-holc tournament. Portage Northern’s team was the overall winner with a score of 317. Wednesday Sept. 11 the Saxons fell to Sparta and Wayland in O-K Gold action at Orchard Hills. The Saxons Finished the day with a 172 behind Sparta's 167. and Wayland's 160. DeVries led Hastings with a 41. Andy Griggs and Brad Kidder both shot 43’s. The Saxons faced off against South Christian and Unity Christian in another O­ K Gold tri-match at The Pines Wednesday Sept. 18, and have matches next week Monday Sept. 23 against Caledonia and Cedar Springs. Wednesday Sept. 25 the Saxons host Wyoming Park and Sparta at the Hastings Country Club in the team’s fi­ nal match before the conference meet. Saxon tennis even up with Kenowa Margo Cooklin fires a big forehand across to her Kenowa Hills opponent. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lady Saxon netters hosted Kenowa Hills and came away with a split score of 4 to 4. Monday Sept. 16 First singles player Margo Cooklin won in straight sets by the score of 6-4 and 6-2 against her Kenowa opponent. Cooklin's record now stands at 12 and 5. At third singles Shelby Bryant improved her record with a 6-4 znd 6-0 victory. The second doubles pair of Angie Norris and Samantha Slccvi continued their winning ways with a 6-2 and 6-2 win. At fourth doubles the team of Emily Dreyer and Holly Wilson won a close 3 set match by the scores of 6-2. 4-6 and 6-0 to preserve the split. The Hastings girls’ varsity tennis team traveled to Wyoming Park Wednesday Sept. 11 and were bested by the score of 6 to 2. At first doubles the team of Danielle Drumm and Rachel Pohja downed Park by the scores of 7-5 and 6-2. The third doubles combination of Samantha Slccvi and Angie Norris came away with any easy 6-1 and 6­ 1 victory. The fourth doubles team of Holly Wilson and Emily Dreyer lost a close 2 set match by the scores of 7-5 and 7-5. Next up for the Saxon ladies is Cedar Springs away on Wednesday Sept. 18. The girls also travel to Lansing Catholic Central on Saturday Sept. 21 before their final regular season match, at Sparta Wednesday Sept. 23. CELEBRATING 116 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BANKING Sales Position J-Ad Graphics has an open­ ing for an advertising sales­ person. Full time with full benefit package. Must have some experience in sales. Fax or E-mail resume to J-Ad Graphics: j-ads@choiceonemail.com or fax 616-945-5522 Hastings City Bank Board oj Directors ukasiewicz imocratlc Candidate, B7tt> District Ichlgan House of Wepresentatlwes FUNDRAISER a Wiliam H. Wallace. President and C.E.O.. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Robert E. Picking. Chairman of the Board. Hastings City Bank Douglas 4. DeCamp. President and C.E.O.. Flcxfab Horizons International. Inc. James R. Wiswell. President. Barry County Lumber Company Archie A. Warner. President and C.E.O.. Harder and Warner Nursery. Inc. Andrew F. Johnson. President. Hastings Manufacturing Company­ Mark A. Kolanowski. President and C.E.O.. Hastings City Bank A. Earlene Baum. Secretary/Treasurer. Hastings Fiberglass Products, Inc. William V. Weick. President. Weick's Foodtown. Inc. COME JOIN US September 28, 2002 T Yankee springs Coif Course 12500 Bowens Mills Rd. Wayland, Ml 49548 ■ $50 Donation includes burger & dogs meal _ ■ Call Karen at 616-825-2026 Please RSVP by September 20th Bank Here For You Since 1886 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2002 Viking boys, girls join TK at C-C top The Lake wood boys’ and girls’ cross country teams brought home both champi­ onship trophies at the Dewitt Invitational Saturday. Sept. 14 . The girls had their best race of the year in winning their first invitational title. For the boys, it was their third championship after taking the Rocket and the Yankee Springs invitational meets. “As a team, it has been the best race one of my girls' teams have ever run." coach Jim Hassett said after last Saturday’s ac­ tion. "We had four girls run under 22 min­ utes with the fifth girl running only 15 sec­ onds over.” • The girls had five runners in the top 18, he added. Liz Stuart dropped two minutes off her season best. Most of the other var­ sity runners dropped 15 to 30 seconds off their last race. Middleville's Chaney Robinson (shown here at Yankee Springs) fin­ ished 15tn at the Dewitt Invitational. (Photo by David T. Young) The girls' team tally was Lakewood 61. Dewitt 76. Lansing Catholic Central 96. Portland 104. Hudson 106. Alma 107. Fowlerville 144. Pewamo-Wesphalia 174 The individual scoreboard for Lakewood was 9. Ashley Yager 21:19. 10. Ashley Barcroft 21:23. 11. Leah Gussenbauer 21:24. 13. Alissa Goble 21:45. 18. Liz Stu­ art 22:15. 33. Kristin Chase 23:24 (Nearly a minute drop from her pervious best) 55. Katrina Ackerson 26:52. Corey Thelen won his fourth invitational of the year and the hard charging Dan Mor­ ris placed second for the second time this fall, running under 17 minutes for the first time this season. The boys had six runners in the top 25. Ryan King ran under 18 minutes for the second race in a row. Six of the seven var­ sity runners had their season bests. Boys' team scores: Lakewood 39. Hud­ son 73, Alma 75. Dewitt 98, Lansing Catholic Centra! ’.12, Portland 124. Fowl­ erville 190, Pewamo Wesphalia 199. Individual results — 1. Corey Thelen 16:20. 2. Dan Morris 16:36. 8. Justyn Yager 17:28. 12. Ryan King 17:52. 16. Ryan Posschn 18:16. 22. Brandon Carpen­ ter 18:24. 35. Corey Rayner 19:21. Trojan girls hitting stride The Middleville girls’ cross country team won the upper division of the Spring­ port Invitational last Wednesday afternoon and the boys’ team was fourth. Coach Tammy Benjamin’s Trojan girls, three-time defending state champions, fin­ ished with 51 team points, 16 ahead of run­ ner-up Milan. Eaton Rapids had 80. Jack­ son Northwest 83. Stockbridge 136, Mason 141, Coldwater 162 and Brooklyn Colum­ bia Central 214. Jessica Stortz paced Middleville runners with a time of 20:10, good for fifth place. Natalie Hoag was sixth in 20:27, Kalcigh Page 11th in 20:56, Aubrey Raymond 14th in 21:26 and Chancy Robinson 15th in 21:31. Tim Brog finished second overall in the boys’ race with a 16:42 clocking. Chris Harkness came in 18th in 18:24, Nick Tomson 21st in 18:37, Alex Robinson 23rd in 18:54 and Matt Miller 26th in 19:22. The Trojan boys came in with 90 points, Stock­ bridge won with 47, Easton Rapids was runner-up with 51, Coldwater had 72. Mi­ lan 126, Columbia Central 141 and Jackson Northwest 191. There were many personal best times re­ corded during the afternoon, including Raymond, Kelli Zoet, Kersta Gustafson, Jayne Kennicott, Courtney VanEck, Jcssika Rcil and Emily Quiscnberry for the girls’ team and Tomson, Miller, Lars Gustafson, TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INNOVATION/HILLSIDE PARK PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Woodland. Barry County. Mchigan. having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of paving ano related improvements within the Innovation and Hillside Park Plats, and specifically for Donna Drive. Ida Street. Marie Street. Sieb Drive. Edwards Drive and Pollard Drive, ail private roads, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage m the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following pro­ posed special assessment district INNOVATION/HILLSIDE PARK PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Keith Fulecki. Kyle Bradley. Peter Gerrits. Michael Hoskins and Jeremy Taggart for the boys. Two Saxons medal Two Hastings boys’ cross country team members earned individual medals last Sat­ urday morning at the Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational. Chris Rounds finished 30th with a time of 18:04 and teammate Joel Gibbons was 31st in 18:08. There were 154 runners in the meet and lhe top 40 were awarded med­ als. Also for Saxons. David Peterson was 59th. followed by Miles Warren and Jer­ emy Miller. Hastings finished seventh in the Division II boys' race with a score of 130. Stevens­ ville Lakeshore won with 64. The girls’ team also was seventh, with a team score of 201. Host Lake view won with 38. Erin Hemerling led the Saxons with her personal best time of 22:58.61, good for 60th place, followed by Devin Jordan, Ka­ tie Davis. Erica Newton and Amanda Hur­ less. Newton was racing for the first time since she broke her arm. TK C-C girls blank Godwin; boys lose by 1 The Middleville girls’ cross country team whitewashed Godwin 15-50 Tuesday afternoon at Johnson Park in Wyoming, but the boys’ team lost a 27-28 heartbreaker in O-K Blue Conference dual meet action. The Trojan girls continued their league unbeaten dual meet streak that stretches over several years. They swept the first 11 places. Jessica Stortz again led the way with a five-kilometer time of 21:04. Natalie Hoag w*/ second in 21:33, Kalcigh Page third in 22:05. Elise Nyland fourth in 22:31, Chaney Robinson fifth in 22:47, Aubrey Raymond sixth in 22:57 and Kersta Gustaf­ son seventh in 23:21. Theresa Miller checked in eighth, Sarah Hawkins ninth, kelli Zoet JOth and Stephanie Simon 11th. Godwin did not cross the finish line until Amanda Myszak finished 12th in 24:44. The Wolverines’ next runner was 17th overall. The boys’ race wasn’t as pleasant, how­ ever. The Wolverines captured second, third, fourth, eighth and 10th places to edge Middleville by one point. Two-time individual conference cham­ pion Tim Brog surprised no one by taking first, checking in with a 17:45 clocking. Nick Tortison wAs fifth in 18:59, Alex Rob­ inson sixth in 19:16, Chris Harkness sev­ enth in 20:15 and Lars Gustafson ninth in 21.-04. Free throws push Scots past Saxons Hastings missed 12 of 27 frccthrows and Caledonia made 87rr of their attempts to come from behind in the second half Io de­ feat the Saxons. Neither team shot well from the floor, both were under 3091. so the frccthrows be­ came very important. Caledonia's coach Angie Stauffer said that her girls “don't en­ joy running in practice." so they’ve gotta knock down their free throws. The Saxons pulled away in the third quarter, and built a 10 point lead with a minute left in the quarter. That's when Stauffer and her girls began to heat things up. Stauffer politely and loudly disagreed with an offensive foul called on junior Julie Slot. The Scots scored the next five points during the end of lhe third and the start of the fourth to get within five. By putting a couple of offensive rebounds back up and in. staying h't at lhe foul line, and with a couple of Sa .on turnovers, the Scots tied lhe game at 44 with 4 minutes left. An Amber Peck free throw got lhe lead back for the Saxons, bul Caledonia scored The Saxons' Niki Noteboom (24) just misses adding to their team total of 6 blocked shots against Caledonia's Julie Slot (32). (Photo by Brett Bremer) TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SHEFFIELD ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain pubic improvements consisting of paving and related improvements to Sheffield Road, a pubic road, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the foBowing described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment dis­ trict 8HEFRELD ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 The lots and parcels to be included in the proposed special assessment district are shown on the map below. Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-03033-00605; -00606. 00607.00608.01400,01500; 015­ 30; 015-60; 01700.019-10; 019-11; 019-20; 019-40; 02000 The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appear­ ing below the lots and parcel numbers Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-15-075-001-00; -002-00; -004-00. -005-00; -00600; -00700; -08-00, 00900. 01000. 011-00. 01200. 01300 08-15060-00200. 01200. 01900, 02300. 02400. 03000. 03100; 03200. 03300; 034­ 00. 03500. 03600. 03700; 03800. -04000. -04100; 04200; 04300; 04400; 045­ 00. 04600. 04700; 04800; 05000; 05200. 05400. 05500. 05600; 05700; 058­ 00.05900, 06000. 06100; 06200. 06300; 06700; 06600. 06900. 07000; 07100; TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Woodland will hold a public hearing on October 1. 2002 at 7:30 p m at the Township Hall. 156 S Main St. Woodland. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on hie with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Barry will hole a public heanng on October 1. 2002, at 7:30 p.m al the Township Hall. 155 East Orchard Street, Delton. Michigan, to hear vid consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the pro­ posed special assessment district. and all other matters relating lo said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on Me with the Township Clerk tor public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Barry This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Woodland Dated September 3, 2002 Dated September 3 2002 Cheryl Allen. Clerk Township of Woodland the next 5 points Io go up 49-46 and didn't let the lead go. After lhe game Stauffer said she was worn out. “I feel like I played." After last week's loss lo Cedar Springs Stauffer said she didn't know if her team could fight through adversity After the win al Hastings Tuesday Sept. 17 she said she was “proud that they could." Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh said that his learn has "talented ball players, bul we aren’t so good that wc can have stretches of mistakes." Hastings jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Caledonia hit all 6 of lheir frccthrows and a 3-pointcr by fresh­ man guard Carrie Butcher got the Scots right back in it. Then a jumper by the Scots’ Emily Dessey tied it at 11 to end the first quarter. The Saxons’ Laura Dipcrt scored 6 of her team high 12 points in the first quarter. Tiffany Howell and Amber Thomas both scored 9 for Hastings. Slot led the Scots with 21 points and eleven rebounds. Mindy Bode scored 7 for Caledonia. The Saxons scored the first three points of the second quarter but Slot scored on an alley oop lay-up off a nice inbound pass, and pul back the Scots first miss at the free throw line. The Scots had their first lead of lhe game with 4:08 left in lhe first half. Amber I'homas got the lead back for the Saxons about a minute later. Thomas got behind lhe Scots' press and put Hastings up 18-17. The loss pushed the Saxons to 0-2 in the O-K Gold. in previous action Sept. 12 the girls fell to Sparta 60-55 in the team's O-K Gold opener. The lady Saxons trailed throughout the game. Sparta pulled away in the second quarter. The Saxons shot only 11% from the floor in the first half. After halftime, trailing by 15. Dipcrt hit a pair of three pointers on the Saxons' first possessions and the comeback was on. However, breakdowns on defense at the end of the third allowed Sparta to stretch their lead to 18. Sparta maintained lheir lead throughout the first half of the fourth quarter. Then the last four minutes look off at a frenetic pace. The Saxon bench mounted a comeback. They chipped away at the lead until the Saxons were within 4 points in the last minute. Dipcrt hit a three during the run. Molly Alderson scored 9 points in the final quar­ ter, making all seven of her free throw at­ tempts. The Saxons had the ball down 4 with 20 seconds left but the Sparta defense forced a turnover and hit a free throw to close the scoring. Hastings' was led by Niki Noteboom with 12 points. The Saxons visit Wayland Thursday Sept. 19 and will be host lo South Christian en Tuesday Sept. 24. Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Township of Barry Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TH AT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lumbard, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments, Inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 12.1999. and recorded on January 28, 1999 n Document •1024367 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One National Association, f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 1999. which. was recorded on October 12.1999, in Document No. 1036445. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there ts claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 96/100 dollars ($88,238.96). including interest at 15.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m„ on October 10.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel *0’ of the Russel W. Hantoon and Margaret A. Harrison unrecorded Plat described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Begmrang at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest comer of said Section 36; thence North paralei with the West hne of said Section 36. 660 leet; thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centertine of Lang Road; thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36. thence West 330 feet, more or less, along said Section line to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200016840 Raptors (9/261 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 19. 2002 - Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Bob’s Grill 10-2; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 10-2; Piece of Cake 8.5-3.5; Kenny Lee Builders 7-5; Seeber’s Auto Body 7-5: Miller’s Excavating 5-7; Trouble 4-8; CB’s 35-8 J; Cook Jackson 3-9; 3 Blind Mice 2­ 10. High Gaines & Scries - R. Ramey 178­ 510; V. Green 162; D. James 180; M Whitehead 156; D. Seeber 160; S. Snider 159; T. Brown 173; L. Potter 189; S. Vandenburg 214-616; A. Arends 171; R. Miller 153; T. Redman 177-501; M. Slater 171; D. Harding 154; L. Trumble 158; S. Varney 1 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 9-3; Woodland Sales 9-3; Yankee Zephyr 5-7; Hastings City Bank 5-7; Bye 5-7; TVCCU 3-9 Men’s High Games - G. Heard 210; S. Hause 190; K. Beebe 163. Women’s High Games - J. Steeby 154; B. Blakely 167; B. Wilkins 200; P. Arends 200; G. Goodenough 139. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 7; Thee Froggers 6; Team 9 5; Sunday Snoozers 5; Racing Buddies 4; Pinheads 4; Happy Hookers 4; 4 Horsemen I; Red Dog 0. Women’s High Games & Series - G. Otis 188-497; D. Gray 172-478; B Cantrell 158-411; D. Saal 130-315; A. Kerley 208; K. Becker 194; H. King 176; K. Thompson 131. Men’s High Games & Series - B. Dray­ ton 155-450; S. Wilkins 170-437; B. Hubbell 244; K. Hammontree 201; B. Fal­ coner 191; G. Snyder 190; B. Christie 160; R. Boze 157. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 7; Seebers 6; Eye & ENT 5; Hair Care Center 5; Railroad Street Mill 3; Girrbach’s 3; Nashville 5 Plus - 2; Armour Auction 1. High Games & Series - S. Armour 171­ 484; T Christopher 172-487; G. Potter 163­ 478; J Pettengill 186-454; S. Merrill 158­ 444; B. Maker 157-414; R. Murphy 150­ 387; D. Bums 132-364; B. Norris 132-359: R. Kuempel 119-215; E. Ulrich 177; R McComb 162; J. Kasinsky 143. Thursday Mixed Middle Lakers 6-2; Just Us 5-3; Three Fools 5-3; Cook-Jackson 4-4; Who’s Up 3­ 5; King Pins 2-2; Hastings Bowl 2-2; Last Minute 1-7. Women’s High Games & Series - S. McKee 194-550; J. Rabley 162-441; S. Merrill 162-420; N. TayJor 149-393; S. Cooley 143-378; J. McMillon 185; I. Pep­ per 161; O. Gillons 147. Men’s High Games & Series - Jr. Haynes 200-445 Saxons fall in final minutes The Hastings Saxons lost a close one on “Parents Night” Thursday Sept. 12 to the Comstock Colts 2-1. With 1:23 to go in the second half Com­ stock sent a long throw in into the Hastings penalty box. The throw deflected off of a Comstock head back out where another Colt came charging in and sent a shot to­ wards the Saxon goal. The ball banged off of the back of a Saxon defender and Hastings’ goalie Scott Allcrding had it go just between him and the goal post. Wilkinson said that his team “knows what to do, they just need to do it. It all comes down to desire." The Colls jumped on the scoreboard first just over eight minutes into the contest. A long Comstock throw in went into the Saxon goal mouth. A Colt forward volleyed the ball towards the goal. The ball rico­ cheted off of the back of a Saxon defender and when it came back to him he blasted it into the back of the net. Less than four minutes later a Saxon for­ ward was pushed down in the penalty box while trying to turn the corner around the Colts defense. Saxon Andrew Vincent just got the pen­ alty shot in. It deflected off the Comstock goalies’ fingertips, and the score was tied at 1. During the rest of lhe first half the teams look turns narrowly missing chances on the other team’s net. Vincent sent a couple of shots whizzing past the goal for the Saxons. Jacob Elliot came crashing in all alone the Colts net, but a diving save by the Comstock keeper kept the score tied at 1. Allcrding saw his share of action at the other end of the field. Allcrding had to run out to beat a Colt to the ball with 13 minutes left in the first half. A massive collision ensued. Allcrding walked away but grimaced in pain for the rest of the evening, and the Saxon defense wasn't able to give him much rest. The second half was delayed while the refs dug a rock the size of a cantaloupe out of the field and maybe that gave Allcrding a little time to recover. In the second half things got a little physical while both teams struggled to get the next goal. While Hastings was preparing for a free kick deep in the Comstock end of the field, the Saxons Vincent and a Colt were pulled out of the wall that was building at the top of the Hastings penalty box. Each were given a yellow card for push­ ing the other around. Both players were back in the game by the time the Colts look the le-id with 1:23 to goWilkinson said that his team is strug­ gling because it has a “lack of leadership and an abundance of inexperience.” and that his team is working on improving it’s communication. Tuesday Sept. 10 the Saxons fell at Unity Christian 4-1. After a scries of good passes Vincent scored the first goal of the game for the Saxons who led 1-0 at the half. But with a strong wind at their backs Unity locked the ball in the Saxon end of thr field for most of the second half. Wilkinson said that “they (Unity) started putting the ball away, and wc didn’t do anything to stop it.’* His team relaxed in the second half and it came back to hurt them. In other action Hastings defeated Eaton rapids Saturday Sept. 14, and fell to Wyo­ ming Park 2-0 on Sept. 17. The Saxons host Caledonia Thursday Sept. 19 and visit South Christian Tuesday Sept. 24. Saxon goalie Scott Ailerding goes up to steal the ball from a crowd of Colts. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Senior citizens bowling league A senior citizens’ bowling league will meet Friday mornings at 9:15 al the Hast­ ings Bowl. Interested bowlers ages 50 and over are welcome. Lots of fun and good friendship are promised. For more information call Margaret Kingsley at 948-810. Harriers do well In KVA The Delton boys’ cross country team fin­ ished second to Kalamazoo Hackett in the first KVA Jamboree of the season. Evan Williams finished fourth overall in the race at Pennfield Tuesday Sept. 17 with a time of 17:42. Delton coach Dale Grimes said that “everybody ran well. Pretty much their best times of the season.” For the Panthers Brad Goldsworthy fin­ ished 14th in 18:32, Tom Sigler 17th in 18:58, John Erickson 22nd in 19:31, and Andrew Outing 23rd in 19:33. Hackett’s Eric Smith finished first in the boys’ race at 17:03. Hackett finished with only 26 points. Delton had 72 in second Paw Paw was third with 89. Monique Hoyle of Delton finished first in the girls’ race with a time of 19:50. Grimes said that it was by far her best time ever. The Delton girls finished third overall with 59 points, behind Paw Paw’s 44 and Hackett’s 45. A pack of Panthers finished together in just over 22 minutes. Lauren Cooper 11th at 22:10. Whitney Knollenbcrg finished 13th for Delton at 22:19, Marissa Ingle 14th at 2227. Kristen Wilfinger finished at 23:29 for Delton in 20th. The Panthers will be at the Lakewood In­ vitational Thursday Sept. 19. P.K.’s Kill Panthers The Panthers’ boys’ soccer squad played tough for the first 20 minutes, but a couple of Otsego penalty kicks took the wind right out of their sails. With Otsego already leading 2-0 they were awarded a couple of penalty kicks in the next few minutes and pushed the lead to 4-o: ' '' Otsego would go on to win 10-1 Mon­ day Sept. 16 on their home field. Coach Paul Harter said when his team goes up against a powerful offense "wc tend to slow down, and they get in behind us.” ton’s only goal of Rick Tobias scored half, making the the night, in the sccc score 7-1. The Panthers “finished the game out really strong," said Harter. “Wc played lhe last 15 minutes the same as the first 20. Our guys were determined not to get mercicd.” The Panthers visit Maple Valley on Sept. 23 and will be host lo Galesburg-August? on Sept. 25. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWHERS Of HOPE TOWHWif. BARKY CflUMIX MCHIOAN. AND ANY OTHER MTEMSTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thto at as reguta masting held on September 9. 2002. al me Hope Towrahfo HM the Township Board ot Hope Townahip adopted the ktooetng Ordnance, being Ordinance No. 55. which is set forth below HOPE TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO 55 ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 9. 2002 EFFECTIVE: THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION AMENDMENT TO HOPE TOWNSHIP CLOVERDALE LAKE PARK ORDINANCE An Ordinance to amend the Hope Township Cloverdale Lake Park Ordinance (Ordnance No. 19) ao aa lo restnd access to the Hope Township Cloverdale Lake Park rkmng specified tart; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in contact therewith THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORGANS: SECTION 1 AMENDMENT TO HOPE TOWNSHIP CLOVERDALE LAKE PARK ORDINANCE Section III A of Vie Hope Township Cloverdale Lake Park Ordnance (Hope Township Onknance No 19) is hereby amended by the addmon ot a new subsection "If to road as knows ■It Enter onto or remain on park premises any time between me hours ot 10 30 p m end 4 00 a m This restriction shat not be deemed to prohibit persons boating on Cloverdale Lake poor to 10 30 p m tram thereafter usmg the park's boat launch area to remove hrelher boat tram Cloverdale Lake, provided such person(s) Shan promptly mereafter leave the park premises The restriction shall also not be deemed to apply to jtlrMyaulhonied ordnance or law enforcement ottcals n the performance of thee duties. (2) Hope Township oncers, employees or agents duly authorized by the Hope Township Board or the Hope Township Supervisor lo be on park premises at such time n me performance ot Hope Townshp busi­ nesses. or (3) persons engaged in beveling upon the private road on the park premises provvkng access to properties in the recorded plat at Kingsbury Park Plat. SECTION II SFVERABIl ITY The provisions of this Ordnance are hereby declared to be sev­ erable and it any clause, sentence, word, section or provision is declared void or unenforceable lor any reason by any court of competent lumdcbon. n shall not attect any portion ot this Ordinance other than said part or portion thereof SECTION III REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordnance sha« take sheet (30) days fol­ lowing pubkcation after adoption All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m confticl herewith are repealed The elder Tom Girrbach (left) puts his arm around son Tom as they, and mother Robin are introduced during the ’’Parents’ Night" ceremony after the Saxons tough loss to Comstock. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-4? Highway Hastings, Ml 49056 (616) 948-2464 LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel J, Noffke and Brea O. Noffke, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated September 14. 2000. and recorded on September 21. 2000, in Document No. 1049791. Barry County Records, and re­ recorded on August 16. 2002, in Document No. 1085765. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this nobee. the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 89/100 ($96,580.89) dollars, including interest at 12.390% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. October 10. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in the City of Hastings, County ot Barry and State of Michigan and are described as; Lot 3. 8 and the North 1/2 of Lot 2 except the East 14 feet. Block 19 Eastern Addition according to the recorded Plat thereof A/k/a 328 E. Bond St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Parcel ID; 06-51-220­ 106-00. The redemption period shall bo six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1943CL 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated; August 26. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee Keith A. Sooroff, Esq. Sobroff & Abramczyk. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste 444 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025-4541 (248)642-6000 (1(Y3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson and John D. Watson (original mort­ gagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 26,2001, and recorded on April 15,2002 in Uber Instrument No. 1078158 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 63/100 dollars ($129,817.63), including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 130 p.m. on October 10,2002. Sted premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Ths North 8QQ leet of Vie west 1/2 west 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan Together with and subject to rights in a non­ exclusive easement for ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 tost of said West 1/2 of foe West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29. The redemption period shall be 12 monfo(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rio *200225043 Hawks (W26) Notice or Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TMS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conations of a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L. Freeman (ongmai mort­ gagers) to EquiCredit Corporation of Mi. Mortgagee, dated April 8. 1999, and recorded on April 18. 1999 m Uber Document No. 1028186 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ to the sum of ONE HUNDRED RFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 76/100 dollars ($157,312.76). inducting interest at 10.650% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 pjn.. on October 17.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 15 acres of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North. Range 10West The redemption period shall be 12 monthfs) from the date of such sate. Dated; September 5.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Hte #200215939 Raptors n<V3) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon matte to the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenny L Risner and Pamela J. Risner (original mort­ gagors) to Industry Mortgage Company. U». A Delaware Limited Partnership. Mortgagee, dated February 17,1997, and recorded on February 24. 1997 to Uber 686 on Pago 508 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage fooro is claimed to bo due at foe date hero of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT ANO 78/100 doBars ($59,558.78), incaudtog interest ot 11.100% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB bo foreclosed by a sate ot tie mort­ gaged premises. or some part of them, at pubtic venue, at the Barry County Courtnoise in Hastings. Ml. at 130 p.m.. on October 10.2002. Said promises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry Carty. Michigan. and am (tefdbed as: The West 1/2 ol (» toaortrg deaerttod parcel ot land. commencing «< ■ Pdnl at tha mfoda d the north Una d tha northwest 1/4 d aaeton 2». Town 2 North. Range 10 West thence running south 40 rofla. 12 Ink* to (to cantor o< (to East and Waal tawey; tosnea to »w aaaaarty droo(on along (to'carrier of (to eaet end wad higtv way to (to cantor d norm and aodh h^iway; (tone* runrtog a norttorty (traction along th* center d north and aodh hi^rway to (to north bn* d aacdon 29: (tone* waat to (a port d bagrrtng.ascapL (to east 350 leal of M* parcel, ad to aacdon 20. town 2 north, rang* 10 waat Tha radamptton period aha* ba 12 morth(a) from (to data d auch aala. Dated: Auguat 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Repton 248-593-1305 Trott 4 Trott. P.C. Attomeya and Counselors 30400 Talegraph Road. Sdto 200 Bmdiam Farm*. Ml 44025 Fka (200222143 Raptors (»«) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WINANS DRIVE IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consistwg of Resurfacing of Wvians Drive wifo 1 1/2" of compacted asphalt (the •Improvements*) Irom record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area to the proposed spec* assess­ ment dretnet described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Ad 188 of the Public Ads of Michigan of 1954. as amended. to make said Improvements to the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shaft be speoaliy assessed against each of foe toftowmg deserfoed parcels of land whch are benefited by the Improvements and which together compose the toBowmg proposed special assessment district Those parcels on Winans Drive, more particularly described as toftows 09-165-01030 0937031130 09-16531330 09-16531230 09-16530630 09-16530230 09-16530530 09370305-00 0937030630 09370307-00 09-16532130 09-16532330 0937030430 09-16530430 0937031030 09-155-01930 09-16533130 09-16531430 0937030430 09-16532430 09-16531830 09-16531630 09-16532230 09’65-02530 09-16530130 09-20531230 09-16530730 09-16532930 09-070306-00 09-16530330 09-165315-00 09-165330-00 09-165-02030 09-165-00930 09-16532830 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hear­ ing on October 2. 2002. at 6:30 o'clock p m at the Township Hali/Fire Station. 13641 S M-37 Highway. Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions Med. the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment distnd, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost tor the improvements are on file with the Township Clerk tor public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10*. WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated September 11. 2002 June Doster, Cleft Township of Johnstown �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 19. 2002 Freeport driver dies, passenger in stable condition ported. No other information about the crash was available at press time Wednesday. A Kmart spokesperson confirmed Eber­ hart was an employee al the store but did not know how long he held the position. Some local residents recalled Eberhart working as a cashier at the store. He was married to Emma Eberhart and had three children and one grandchild. From Lake Odessa. Connie Harton. 49. died Monday. Sept. 17 at 6:40 a.m. when the car she was driving on west Grand Ledge Highway (M-43) between Dow and by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Rescue workers from the BIRCH Fire Department work to free two elderr/ vic­ tims of a two-vehicle crash in Hastings Friday. The Freeport driver of the vehicle (pictured) died Friday night while her Clarksville passenger remains in stable con­ dition. The men in the second vehicle were not hurt. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by FRANK A. HEA­ COCK II to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings. Michi­ gan. as Mortgagee dated DECEMBER 10. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of Michigan, on January 25. 2002 in Document No. 107348 and re recorded February 20.2002. Doc­ ument No. 1075196, on which Mortgage there is clamed to be due at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sun. of Seventy Eight Thousand sixty eight and 27/100 ($78,068.27) Dollars, and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power ot sale con­ tained in said Mortgage and in pursuance ot the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wifl be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein described or 90 much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Court­ house in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on Thurs­ day. October 17. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock in toe af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises wiH be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent intereat. legal costs. Attorney’s fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; which premises are described in said Mortgage as foltows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of foe North­ east 1/4 ot Section 27. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the intersec­ tion of the North line of said section 27 with the centerime of highway M-43. thence West 220 feet along the section line; thence due South 300 feet; thence East parallel with North section line 220 feet, more or less to centerline ot said highway M-43. thence north along centerline 300 feet to place of beginning. Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A 3240) is six (6) months The period of redemption will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: Sept. 16. 2002 LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Attorneys for National Bank of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a Federal Banking Corporation, Mortgagee By ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) (10-17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scon A. Selby and Shannon Selby, his wife (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Mortgagee, dated May 2. 2001. and recorded on May 17. 2001 in Liber 0159895 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUN­ DRED TWELVE AND 29/100 dollars ($101,912.29). Including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 DO p.m. on September 26. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing al the West 1/4 comer of Section 19. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan: thence North 89 degrees, 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds East. 2351.36 feet along the East and West 1/4 line to the center of said Section 19: thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 seconds West 833.00 feet atong foe North and Soufo 1/4 fine ot said Sectton 19 to toe point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees. 00 minutes. 00 eecmde West 96.36 feet along said North and South 1/4 line; thence South 89 degrees, 51 minutes. 22 sec­ onds West 199 40 feet to the Easterly line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees, 00 minutes. 21 seconds East 96.36 feet along said Easterly line; thence North 89 degrees, 51 min­ utes. 22 seconds. East 199.36 leet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated; August 15. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorney and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suita 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200223917 Cougars (9/12) An 84-year-old Freeport woman died and her 93-year-old passenger suffered in­ juries in Hastings Friday in one of three weekend accidents which claimed the lives of three area residents. Marian Overholt died in the Sept. 13 crash which occurred when she allegedly drove her car into the path of a West Stale Street pickup truck driven by 19-year-old Cory Hammond of Delton. Hammond and his passenger. Joshua Kincaid. 21, of Delton, were not hurt in the crash while Overholt’s passenger. Bernice W. Dcardorff. 93. of Clarksville was taken by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where she was listed in stable condition at press time Wednesday. Overholt was taken to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids by AeroMed’s modi vac helicopter which landed in the parking lot of Plumb's grocery store near the accident scene shortly after the 12:30 p.m. accident. Police said Overholt was wearing a seat­ belt and her car was not equipped with air­ bags. She was extricated from the wreckage by the BIRCH Fire Department. “Wc were notified Saturday morning." that she had passed away, said Hastings City Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Dcardorff was also wearing a seatbelt when the crash occurred. Hammond’s truck was castbound on West State Street (toward downtown) when Overholt's vehicle entered his path from his right. “(Hammond) told (officer Rick Argo) that there was a vehicle to the right of him and the next thing he knew, vehicle number one was in front of him," Argo reported. “He said he hit the brake but was not able to stop." Kincaid told officers that when Over­ holt’s car “came in front of them, he could see the driver looking to the right and turned her head just before impact" into the driver’s side of the car. Hammond and Kincaid were wearing se­ atbelts and no citations were issued. A Hastings man with tics to the same strip mall, Kmart employee, Donald Bert Eberhart, 41, of Hastings, died Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8:30 p.m. in Allegan County when the car he was driving left 124th Avenue just west of 12th Street in Hopkins Township and struck a trev Deputies reported that a iocal resident discovered the crash at 8:50 p.m. and that Deputy Matice found Eberhart dead at the scene. “Mr, Eberhart had been the driver and sole occupant of a 1996 Chevy Lamina that was west on 124tb Ave. when it left the roadway and struck the tree,” police re- Paul F. McCarty CALEDONIA - Paul F. McCarty, age 74. of Caledonia passed away Sunday. September 15, 2002 after losing his battle with cancer. Paul served our country during W.W. II as a member of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death in by his son. Paul S. McCarty; his daughter, Karen S. Luther and his brother, Jim McCarty. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret; his children, Dennis & Sherri McCarty. Paula & Jaime Gipe, Beth & Tim Smith, Linda Hulin; 14 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his sisters, Verna Mabee, Ellen McCarty, Alice Benton. Clarel Marsman and many nieces & nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home in Caledonia. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were npdc by MatthysscKuipcr-DeGraaf Funeral Home in Caledonia. Robin Kay Jewett HASTINGS - Robin Kay Jewett, age 38. of Hastings, died Friday. Sept. 13. 2002 at her home. Mrs. Jewett was bom on Aug. 20.1964 in Grand Forks. N.D.. the daughter of Merton and Ione (Tollefson) Pearce. She was raised in the Grand Rapids. Ml area and attended Rockford and Kentwood schools. She was married tp M. Jrqy Jewett on Dec. 23. 1983. They moved to the Hastings area in 1984 from Middleville. She was employed at Marketlab (Phelobotic) in Grand Rapids for the past five years. She had previously worked for State Bank of Caledonia branch in Middleville for 10 years. She was an avid Detroit Lions enthusiast and a collector of Lions memorabilia. She was an avid children’s sports supporter. Mrs. Jewett is survived by her husband. Troy; daughter. Amber, son, Cory; mother, Ione Tollefson of Walhala. ND; mother-in­ law. Ella Jewett of Middleville; brothers. Wade (Angie) Olson of Minot. ND and Randy (Michele) Olson of Mt. Morris. MI; sisters. Tammy (Greg) Schafer of Wyoming. Ml and Tina (Keith) Plotts of Greenville. MI; nieces and nephews; and special best friend, Donna Fechner. Preceding her in death were fathers: Butch Pearce and Lenny Magnusson. Services were held Monday, Sept. 16, 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us 616-945-955^ REQUEST FOR BIDS St. Cyril's Church in Nashville is seeking bids for construction of an addition including a new entrance lobby and handicap ramp. uuiLt&tyQ Sept. 20lh S&mJs- may (te sent to: SQawien 97Z'. 650 S. Vwtoy'lU. Contractors interested in bidding please call 269-948-3732 for prints. Bids are due October 11, 2002 s Endsley and Related Families Reunion on September 29, 2002 Welcome Corners United Methodist Church HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING PUBLIC SALE NOTICE ts hereby given that by virtue of on Execution Order issued by Judge Gary R. Holman, of the 56th District Court, m the County of Barry. State of Mtotegan. Agarat foe Detondant(s) Karen K Saver end Safa far if|T rMf ftfWlfHI in favor of foe PtemMfs) LSI Credit Unwn. Case No 02-0504-GC (1) 2001 Patriot MoMe Home. Model 4NR143 VINfVP9231B Home features 3 bedrooms. 2 baths, kving room, dimng room, kitchen, breakfast nook, uttkiy room and front porch Approx 1612 eq Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and fl Mnmum bid is set at $13,800 75 polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior I shai expose the above items for sate at Puttee Sate at 1013 cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special Wintergreen Drive. Hastings, Michigan 49058. on the 27th day of PICKUP AND DELlVEflY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AMA September. 2002. at 4 00 p m 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.___________ SALE TERMS may inspect all items 30 rrunutas before the —F Mn mite tooth of State St ISAIAHS Sate time Fu« payment in cash or cashiers check ts required upon the 616-945-5607 Deputy s Acceptance of foe highest bid The Deputy has the right to accept or refect any bid and to hold or adjourn any sate. AS sates are subject to all seizure costs, including, but not limited to. Deputy's foes, levy cost, towing, storage lees, and sate foes AS items are sub­ ject to any ben and secured interests Al sates are trial and sold 'as is' and no Warranty is expressed or implied Deputy WHtlam Nesbitt Barry County Sheriff’s Office Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE INTERIOR «t EXTERIOR DETAILING Mae? 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Workshops arc open to parents who would like to increase New Window I Veils 1-800-237-2379 ^lOUSE • Parenting goals • Empathy and encouragement in the parent/child relationship • Role of parent and family in a child's life within city limits of Hastings 819 E. Madison Two bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinished basement. New roof on garage and house, new outside plumbing. Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms, living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Also, all of interior has been freshly painted. Phone: 1-616-262-9702 Seller: Mahdii King Asking Price: $80,000 Gates roads struck an oncoming garbage truck. *lt was reported that a car and garbage truck had hit head-on." Eaton County Sher­ iff’s Deputies reported. "Deputies deter­ mined that an eastbound car driven by a Lake Odessa woman drover over the cen­ terline. A witness to the accident was call­ ing 911 to report erratic driving by the car’s driver as the accident happened." Harton was pronounced dead at the scene while lhe truck's driver was not hurt The accident remains under investiga­ tion. Arnolr^Wier^VHcox [ LAKE ODESSA - Arnold Allen Wilcox, age 84, of Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2002. He was born October 31, 1917 in Portland, ML, the son of Allen George and Sarah A. (Hay) Wilcox. After high school, he attended Hot Springs Ark Baseball School, but had to leave because of his fathers death. Mr. Wilcox was a Veteran of W.W. II serving in the 157th Infantry of the Army, where he received numerous metals, including a Purple Heart. He retired from TRW as a machine operator/inspedor. He enjoyed cards and other games, traveling, golf, fishing and his love of baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Don and Stewart Wilcox, sister, Lois Lawrence, brother-in-law, Terry Warder, son-in-law. Dale Cole. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Lois Marie (Hughes) Wilcox, 3 children. Annette Cole of Woodland, Allen (Joyce) Wilcox of Lake Odessa and Diane (Gary) Bushman of East Towas, grandchildren, Tim Bushman, Robin (Bob) Flessncr, Terri (Tom) Geiger and Greg (Shelley) Cole, great grandchildren, Jeremy and Kasey Flessncr, Samantha Geiger and Ryan Cole, sisters. Margret Warder of Portland, Ursal (Ted) Cody of Grand Ledge, sister-in-law, Helen Wilcox of Grand Ledge, brother-in-law, Keith Lawrence of Grand Ledge, sister-in-law. Louise Wilcox of Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 20. 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield. Michigan with lhe Rev. George Speas officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made lo the Commission on Aging, Ionia. A interment service will follow at the Sunfield Cemetery. For more information log onto www.legacy.com. Harold E. Benedict VERMONTVILLE - Harold E. Benedict, age 92, of Vermontville, passed away Monday, September 9, 2002 in the care of his family at his home. Harold was bom August 25, 1910 in Sunfield Township, the son of Ernest D. and Etta (Walsh) Benedict. He married Edith VanBlarcom in 1934. Edith and Harold spent 64 years together al the family farm, north of Vermontville on Round Lake Road until her death in 1998. Together they had eight children; 27 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Harold attended lhe Bismark United Methodist Churchy then the Vermontville United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Bismark Farm Bureau Community Group and the Bismark Community Boosters. He enjoyed all aspects of fanning and liked to travel. He was an accomplished carpenter, electrician, plumber and mechanic. He had a very practical and innovative approach to handling any problem. He was elected to the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame in 1994. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Edith; sister, Helen Steward; son-in­ law, Fred Adams; grandchildren, Mari Helen and Robert Harold Brimmer. He is survived by his eight children, Bruce (Carol) Benedict, Mcrial (Sunil) Das, Mary Jo (Robert) Brimmer, Iris (Leroy) Wion, Cherry Adams. Karen (David) Rishel, Brian (Lorraine) Benedict, Brenda Gillons; brother, Carroll (Barbara) Benedict and his dear friend, Madelyn Forest. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, September 12. 2002 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. . An Interment service was held at the Freemire Cemetery in Sunfield Township. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Vermontville United Methodist Church, Maple Valley Scholarship Foundation or The Bismark Community Boosters. Arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel. . I �Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2002 - Page 15 J2>ake Odessa By Elaine Gariock On Wednesday. Sept. 25, the monthly im­ munization clinic will be held at the base­ ment of Central United Methodist Church on Fourth Avenue. The depot/museum will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 28. The ge­ nealogy library also will be open with an at­ tendant to assist any seekers. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society host will be ready to explain the exhibits and to sell mugs, books, a few jars of pickles, post cards and more. The paid membership in the local historical society is more than 100. The September meeting drew 24 people for reports on summer activities and for a sec­ ond chapter of a spring program done by Gary Smith on the development of cam­ eras. John Waite brought examples of pho­ tography from several eras, from the da­ guerreotype. tintypes, mounted photos on cardboard. He showed some of his collec­ tion of photos mounted in acid free pockets showing pictures of specific subject matter. Reine Peacock and daughter Betty Carey were the hostesses. The family of the late Donald Sr. and Sadie (Fox) Goodemoot met for their an­ nual summer reunion Sunday. Aug. 25. at Fallasburg Park with more than 250 pre­ sent. This year the family of first son Fran­ cis and wife Ethel Goodemoot were the hosts - lhe Morrises, the Reisers, the Bai­ leys and the families of sons Russell. Ronald and Dennis. On Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, the county genealogy society met at Lake Manor, with 37 present. Among them were first-time visitors from Greenville and Lake Odessa. Member Dale Jackson has just published his fourth book on Jackson fam­ ily history and it is for sale. The deadline is close approaching for any citizens of the county to submit a 500-word family history fcr inclusion in a book the society is to pub­ lish. Churches, libraries, lodges and service clubs also are invited to submit stories. Fly­ ers were mailed to hundreds of people a month ago with details. The stories can be about present residents or any family which ever lived in Ionia County. The finished book will sell for S55, which is for sale by prepublication only. The samples shown by the publisher are of fine quality. There is a society representative for each township in the county as a resource person to answer questions. Pearl Goodemoot and baby Molly were honored at a baby shower in the lounge of Central United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Molly is a first grandchild for Von and Sharlene Goodemoot. * George and Judy Johns on Davenport Road are happy grandparents of their first grandson, bom to George III and Kerry in Auburn, Ind. The new baby was bom on Saturday morning. Maternal grandparents are Lindy and Beth Hynes of Sunfield. The Johnsons have four granddaughters, chil­ dren of Julie and Dan Gallivan. The new in­ fant is the 17th great-grandchild for Les and Virginia Yonkers. When the Alethians met earlier this month, co-hosts Ed and Bonnie Leak pro­ vided a travel film produced by former lo­ cal resident Don Van Polen, now of Wash­ ington state. "The I-and Where Jesus Lived.” Don is a professional photo-jour­ nalist who produces travel films. His film had scenes from Bethany. Jericho. Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and some of the churches which have been built over historic sites. Several guests attended. Lakewood Choral Society will hold a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 22, in the Grand Ledge Opera House. This group is directed by Dr. Robert Oster since its in­ ception more than 15 years ago. Tickets are $8 in advance from any society member. Student tickets are $5. Sebewa Center United Methodist Church is holding its first fall dinner Saturday. Derek Nels Johnson. Bellevue and Nichelle Marie Priser, Bellevue. Andrew Duff Teunessen, Hastings and Elizabeth Ann Slocum, Hastings. Michael Charles Klechak. Delton and Connie Lyn Sutherland. Delton. Brian Keith Heney. Delton and Victoria Shawn Hine. Delton. Eric Steven Greenfield, Hastings and Rachel Elizabeth Nystrom. Hastings. Robert James Greer. Hastings and Laurie Sue Hallifax. Hastings. Joshua James Veenstra. Middleville and Kelly Lynn Lockridge. Middleville. Anthony James Jackson, Jr.. Wayland and Tonya Marie Vandenberg. Wayland. Matthew Brett Jones. Delton and Jody Kay Frailey. Nashville. Donald Tronic Smith. Nashville and Nicole Marie Hesterly. Nashville. Michael John Chase. Grand Rapids and Debra Jean Root. Delton. Travis Keith Parrott. Holland and Sara Joy Slagstad. Hastings. Ryan E. Levett, Dowling and Ryon Ann Terpening. Dowling. Brian Allan Bartlett. Middleville and Michelle Kay Williams. Middleville. Douglas Paul Bierens, Middleville and Lindsay Renae Banfill. Middleville. Jimmy Brown. Nashville and Tammy Jean James. Nashville. Justin Paul Dunkciberger. Hastings and Catherine May Brooks. Hastings. G3@VZ7@ LEGAL NOTICE Sept. 21. This will be a roast pork meal with red [XHaioes. vegetable, rolls and dessert. This is on the comer of Bippley and Shilton roads. The G.R. Press had a feature article on Saturday about the presence of Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity, who was to speak at Aquinas College, lo help lead worship at Eastern Avenue Chris­ tian Reformed Church and in the afternoon to take pan in blessing and dedication of two houses in southeast Grand Rapids in memory of the late Frank Townsend. Frank had helped to establish lhe Keni County chapter of Habitat. Years later he helped or­ ganize the Barry County chapter. The Townsend family was living hear Alto in the earlier years, but later moved to Mai tin Road, but yet in Lakewood district. Frank worked elsewhere for Habitat. At one time Habitat was updating some substandard houses in Lake County. Homeowners at Carlton Center had many useful items sal­ vaged from a house fire. Frank transported them and they were installed in a shaky house near Baldwin yet that same day. Frank used his culinary skills in raising funds for many years to benefit those need­ ing homes, and for hunger causes. The business section of the newspapers often gives us news not otherwise avail­ able. We now read that several mid-Michigan fleets of buses, cars and tractors are us­ ing soybean oil mixed with diesel products to reduce costs and emissions. One bushel of soybeans makes 1-1/2 gallons of biodiesel. The cost may be 15-30 cents more per gallon but it is worth it for envi­ ronmental reasons, plus this reduces our na­ tion’s dependence on mid-Eastem oil. Charlotte and Manchester have dealers who sell this product One man who owns a diesel engine Volk­ swagen drives daily from Lansing to Mt. Pleasant which makes for 145 miles per day. He gets 50 miles per gallon. This is about two miles per gallon more than he would get with straight diesel. So far he has racked up 126,000 miles and the car runs fine. Another day’s business section had the news that Carl’s Market, based in Potter­ ville, has closed its Olivet store due to com­ petition from Meijer and other megastores. The store in Sunfield closed several weeks ago. This was a handy store to patronize on one’s way home from Lansing. The United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church held the annual UMW Day Sunday. A clever skit telling the 100-year history of Community House in Grand Rapids was done with readers Janet King and Shirley Hemming. Other mem­ bers pantomimed the action and held high placards highlighting lhe landmark events. Who would know that optometrist John Hemming was such an actor? He made three cameo appearances during lhe skit, portraying a businessman with his portfo­ lio. a fireman in full gear and a harried man carrying three jugs filled with pop can tabs, which are sold by a volunteer in Grand Rapids to benefit ‘The Methodist.” Also during lhe service, special memberships were awarded to Dr. Richard Barnett and lo Robin Barnett. "Woman with a Heart” award went to Phy1 is Armstrong. Vice Pres­ ident Helen Miller of Barber Road directed the play. The Ned Swift family of Lowell and Dr. Tom Armstrong of Ann Arbor surprised their mother by appearing in church Sunday morning. Officers and directors of the lc:al histor­ ical society met Monday evening. Deci­ sions were made concerning future events. The Roseville crockery pieces, which were for sale on Depot Day, sold in four hours. Another order is being placed so the col­ lectible items will be on sale during Christ­ mas Round lhe Town. The tasty pickle rel­ ish and the jalapeno relish will be for sale at the same time. Pam Swiler will be hostess for the open house Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 to 2. Three major gifts have been re­ ceived toward the freight house project. One is from the L.O. Lions Club and an­ other is from Odessa Township. FORUM, contd. from page 1 Eaton County Candidate's Night Tuesday evening, Sept. 24. The candidates sched­ uled to attend include Republican Patricia Birkholz and Democrat Tami Bridson for Slate Senate and Republican incumbent Su­ san Tabor and Democrat Sherry Freeman, House of Representatives, 71st District, representing most of Eaton County. There are five Eaton County Commissioner seats being contested and these candidates and the two seeking the 65th District House scat also will participate. The forum will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Charlotte High School Lecture Hall 378 State St., Charlotte. There will be time during the program for participants to share county concerns following the formal pres­ entations. This event is sponsored by the Eaton County MSU Extension office and the MSU Extension Council in partnership with the Charlotte Public Schools. There is no charge. We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AV, EMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. Candlelight ceremony part of Delton’s Sept. 11 remembrance Beihany Jones, a Delton Kellogg High School senior who was one of the speak­ ers during the Sept. 11 remembrance and thbute program at the school, passes the flame to another candle during the concluding candlelight ceremony around the flagpole. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forec loeure Sato THIS pRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Klok (original mortgagors) lo Standard Federal Bank f/k/a/ Fidelity Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 14.1994. and recorded on July 19. 1994 in Uber 610 on Page 201 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 62/100 dollars ($72,831.62). including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Cxirthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm. on October 31.2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and that Part of Lot 11. Pine Point Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 47. desenbed as: Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 11 of the Recorded Ptat of Pine Point Plat, Section 5. Town 1 North Range 10 West, and Running Thence North 30 Degrees West along the Westerly Une of Said Lot 3354 Feet to the Northwest comer of Said Lot. thence Northeasterly along the Northerly Une of Said Lot. 70.63 Feet, thence Southeasterly on an extension Southeasterly of the Easterly Une of Lot 1 of said Plat 34.37 Feet to the Shore of Pine Lake Number 3 (Said Ptat being on the Southerly Une of Said Lot 11). Thence South 70 Degrees 36 Minutes West along the Southerly Line of Said Lot 11 and the shore of Lake. 66 Feet to the Place ot Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless deteimined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 240-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200226450 Cougars (10/17) Notice ot Mortgage r oreciosure aaie THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Jeff A. West and Heather M. West (original mortgagors) to Old Kant Bank of Kalamazoo. Mortgagee, dated November 3. 1989. and recorded on November 8. 1989 in Uber 490 on Page 900 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Fifth Third Mortgage Company as successor by merger and/or name change to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company. Assignee by an assignment dated November 13. 1989. which was recorded on November 21. 1989. in Uber 491 on Page 469. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 67/100 dollars ($35,917.67). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Which lies East of Highway that runs North and South thru said land and lies Northerly of a straight line, the East end of which fine is at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 and 900 Feet south of the North line of Section 33 and the West end of which line is at a point in center of the North and South Highway and 900 Feet Southerly measured along the center of the Highway from the North line of said Section 33. Subject to all Conditions, restric­ tions. Easements, and Limitations of Record. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200111337 Wolves (10/10) Mortgage Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert R. Lampert, unmarried, to EquCrecit Corporation of Ml. mortgagee, dated November 4. 1999 and recorded December 8. 1999 in Instrument No. 1038889, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York, acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee tor EQCC Trust 2001 2. by assignment dated and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Fifty and 90/100 dollars ($37,050 90) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Ba.ry County Courthouse in Hastings in B^rry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 24.2002. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 5, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant North 1152.83 feet from the Southwest Comer of the Northwest 1/4 of said secton 5. thence East, on line whtch «i extended would go through toe center of an existing Garage. 116.50 feet to toe true point of beginning; thence South 12.7 feet thence East 40.00 feet; th*nce North 12.7 foot thence West 40.00 foot to the point of beginning. Tne redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale to toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated September 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank ot New York, acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee tor EQCC Trust 2001-2, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 231.1503 (10/10) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-6459 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by John Higdon, and Kim Higdon, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 13th day of July. A.D. 2000, and recorded to the office of the Register of Deeds, for toe County of Barry and State of Michigan, on toe 13to day of July. A.D.. 2000. to Document No. 1047045 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $78,870.05 (seventy eight thousand eight hundred dollars and five cents) including interest there on at 11.12% (eleven point one-two) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10th day of October. A.D., 2002, at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to toe highest bidder, a! the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the City of Delton, in tfw County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres, according to the recorded Ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 30. also, beginning at the Northwest Comer of Said Lot 4 of toe recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 8u degrees 18 minutes East on the North Une of Lot 4. 100 feet, thence North 134 feet. Thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes West 100 feet. Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning, being part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Commonly known as: 239 E. Orchard. Tax I D.: 08-003-045-004-00 The redemption penod shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5. 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. L.P.A. By: Daniel E Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weltman. Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy Michigan 40004 WWR# 02686951 (10/3) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by WHkam L. Beachnau and Joann Beachnau (original mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corporation. Mortgagee dated July 7. 1994. and recorded on July 18 1994 in Uber 610 on Page 19 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Chase Manhattan Bank F/K/A Chemical Bank, as Trustee of 1MC Home Equity Trust 1994-1 under toe pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1. 1994. Assignee by an assignment dated November 18. 1994. which was recorded on May 14. 1995. m Liber 629 on Page 228. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTYNINE AND 61/100 dollars ($6,229.61). including interest at 11.790% per annum. Under tha power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provioed. notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.-00 p.m., on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated to CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lots 8 and 9 of block 6 of R J. Grants Second Addition to toe City. Formerly Village of Hastings According to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed to Uber 1 of Plats on Page 16. The redemption period shall be 12 monto(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194SCL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 12. 2002 POR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200132847 Raptors (10/10) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN FC *MAT)ON OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made to toe conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. O'Neill and Diane O’Neill, husband and wife, to EquiCredrt. mort­ gagee. dated February 9, 2001 and recorded February 20. 2001 in Liber 1055129. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2) by assignment dated August 5.2002 and recorded on August 21.2002 to Register No. 1066013, Barry County Records There is darned to be due Ort such mortgage toe sum ot One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($111,761.11). including interest at the rate of 9.83% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to toe mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 pxn. on October 31,2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Stock 23. Eastern Addition to toe City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from toe date of such sate, unless toe property « determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA $600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shaft be 30 days from too date of too sale. The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in toe event a 3rd party buys too property and there is a simultaneous resolution with too borrower. Dated: September 19.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of Now York, Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Tray. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 231.1540 (10/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Solo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EM PTING TO C O LLE CT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph E. Misak and Kimberly A. Misak (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 10. 2000, and recorded on November 30. 2000 in Instrument #1052409 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 81**100 dol­ lars ($130,973.81). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m.. on October 2# 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 Post of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 West; Tnence Easterly 264 Feet along the South Section Line; Thence Northerly 330 Feet Parallel with the North and South 1/4 Une for the Place of Beginning; Thence Westerly 132 Feet Parallel with the South Section Line; Thence Northerly 330 Feet Parallel with the North and South 1/4 line; Thence Easterly 132 Feet; Thence Southerly 330 Feet to the Place of Beginning Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Cougara 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200219647 Cougars (10/10) �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19, 2002 COURT NEWS: Charles Dean claims he tested positive for marijuana because of a blood transfu­ sion he received at Borgess Medical Center last Feb. 26 in Barry Township after he nearly died three times on Iris way to the hospital as a result of a head-on crash on snowy roads. But Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz said Dean. 45. of Delton, has three prior convictions for marijuana related offenses and that after lhe crash. Dean tested eight to 15 limes higher than recent use which equals 40 to 100 nanograms (of marijuana) per milliliter of blood. “He had 685 nanograms per milliliter." said Cruz. Dean suffered skull fractures, a broken leg and various other injuries when his northbound car entered the path of a south­ bound car on M-43 at 6:18 a.m. driven by Don Smeal. 45. of Coverdale. Smeal suffered permanent injuries lo his eye which can not be repaired with surgery. Dean pleaded no contest to one count of felonious driving and was ordered by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher to spend two to three years in prison. “I spoke to lhe victim.” said Cruz to Fisher during the sentencing. “He’s been seriously impacted by this incident. He had a crushed orbital lobe, his eye droops half way above his eye. he has blurred vision and he's received all the surgery he can. It’s difficult to believe the explanation the defendant has for having marijuana in his system." Defense attorney Kathryn Russell said her client is very remorseful. “He’s crying almost every time 1 talk to him.” said Russell. “He died three times on the way to the hospital that day. He be­ lieves he’s very lucky to be alive." Russell said that his emotional state as a result of his injuries are "child like" and that he was scheduled to begin psychologi­ cal counseling next week. “And, he has several surgeries to take care of." she said. “His broken femur still has not healed." Before the accident. Dean was the sole provider for himself and his girlfriend of 17-years. "He's raised children with her and been a devoted father,” Russell said. “1 ask that you take into consideration his medical needs and delay sentence for one year. I have no doubt in my mind he would be very successful on probation.” Dean apologized for Smeal’s injuries. “I read the police report in the paper that he was treated and released and had no life threatening injuries." said Dean. "I'll be paying for this for the rest of my life. It was the worst day, it was a really nasty day.” A gas station clerk wrote in a letter lo Fisher that Dean had been at the station just prior to the crash telling the clerks not to venture out because the roads were not safe. One quarter mile down the road, the col­ lision occurred. “There was no malice or intent." Dean said. “I understand you didn't intend for this to happen." said Fisher. “Ils a problem when people who go out and kill and are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Yes. wc understand they don't intend to hurt anyone. You got into a very difficult situation by getting loaded on marijuana and then driving a car." Fisher called his claims of a blood trans­ fusion contaminated with marijuana "pre­ posterous.” “I have to take into account the drivers who are at risk from people under the influ­ ence of drugs and alcohol." Fisher said be­ fore handing down the prison sentence. Credit for saving Dean's life was given to a Borgess Hospital nurse whom Cruz and Russell said stopped at the scene of the crash to render first aid and then rode in the ambulance with Dean. Dean was featured with that nurse on a Borgess Hospital billboard as one of the hospital's success stories. "He was facing life in prison as a habit­ ual offender," said Russell after the sen­ tencing. "It was a fair deal, the plea offer was very reasonable." “She did a good job." said Cruz of Rus­ sell’s defense of Dean. “She saved him from a life sentence.” In other court business: • 945-9554 that Get Results! Quick, Wanti tl lo l\\ ill LOOKING FOR A HORSE? Attend the Parade of Horses at Trails End Ranch in Ver­ montville Sunday, Septem­ ber 29th at 2pm. View avail­ able horses for sale from area farms. Paints, Quarter Horses, cow ponies, gated horses St warm bloods al­ ready registered. Questions, phone (517)852-9720. 1993 FORD PROBE Runs great, air, auto, excellent gas mileage, new struts, $1,700 obo (269)945-0775 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS, 17,000 miles, 4 door, 5 speed, extended warranty, excellent condition, $11,500. (269)948-5354 '94 S-10 BLAZER: loaded, $3,900 obo. (616)374-3012 $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't & Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! 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Willis was charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana May 18 in Prairieville Township and was given a one year delayed sentence on the conviction while a second charge of possession of co­ caine will be dismissed in exchange for his guilty pica. He was also ordered to pay $5,000 in court costs, which he paid following his sentence hearing Thursday in Barry County Circuit Cburt. • Trevor Milbournc, 22, of Olivet, was sentenced to serve three months in jail with credit for 33 days served for violating pro­ bation on a receiving and concealing stolen property conviction. • Robert Brown, 57, of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation by driving un­ der the influence of alcohol. He was on probation for a 2001 firearms conviction and could be sentenced Nov. 7 to serve a maximum of 10 years in prison and/or pay a $5,000 fine. For the best color film processing around seethe experts at... KING LOG STYLE BED. Bought, never used. Includes mattress set (still in plastic) Beautiful. Cost $1,200. Sell $195. (989)227-2986________ PILLOWTOP DELUXE queen mattress set. (Still in plastic). Never used. New $800. Sell $200. King pillowtop new set, $250/offer. (517)626-7089 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police Trooper Sandra Larsen credits the victim with solving the crime when her own detective work resulted in the recovery of her two stolen horses and tack from her Holden Road home Sept. 13. Larsen said a woman is in the Barry County Jail awaiting arraignment on the charges. The victim told police she had advertised the two horses for sale and that a woman who looked at the animals gave her a $100 deposit for one of the horses. “She did not advertise her address in the newspaper but gave only her cell phone number so someone would have to call her to make an appointment to sec the horses.” said Larsen. "So. she knew it was someone who had looked al the horses. When she called the person back to tell her the horse for which she had deposited $100 had been stolen, she seem unconcerned about getting her money back." The suspect then called the woman back to ask her what medical conditions the horses had. The victim then contacted various veterinary clinics and distributed flyers to report that one of the horses needed treatment for calcium deposits. “Sure enough, she (the suspect) contacted a vet in Marshall," said Larsen. "Appar­ ently before she could board them someplace, she needed proof of their shots.” The suspect told Larsen she took the horses because they were malnourished. “She claimed they tvere being neglected and she saved them from bad conditions.” said Larsen. “I asked her if that’s why she took the tack, too, and she said ’yes.’" Also taken were some electrical fencing and feed tubs. 10-year-old beats mother with wood HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 10-ycar-old boy was taken to the Allegan County Youth Home after a Sept. 12 incident in which he allegedly struck his mother with a piece of wood and threatened her with a hammer when she refused to let him go outside, accord­ ing to police. Officers reported that the boy "began tearing up the home,” during the argument and struck the woman on the legs and arms with the piece of wood. "She had several scratches from these strikes,” said police. "He also reportedly bit her and attempted to punch her.” After a court hearing, the boy was placed on home detention and was charged with domestic violence. Driver injured in single car crash BARRY TOWNSHIP - An unidentified Battle Creek driver was taken to Borgess Hospital with non-life threatening injuries early Wednesday after a vehicle was found crashed against a tree on Brooklodge Road just south of Gilkey Lake Road at 6:13 a.m. The Barry County Sheriffs Department reports that the Hickory Comers Fire Depart­ ment used the Jaws of Life to extricate the driver, who was transported by Lifecare Am­ was used, deputies reported. The accident remains under investigation by deputies Barry Brandt and Nick Seifert. Woodland bank break-in probed by police WOODLAND - Employees of Ionia County National Bank in Woodland arrived al work early Monday to discover someone had broken a window on the north side of the building, entered the bank and got away with an undetermind amount of cash and other items. Michigan Slate Police Trooper Dale Lynema said he and Trooper Phil Vanncttc, along with Wayland Trooper Lane Booms and his tracking dog Xi, responded to the bank to search for a possible suspect before tellers entered the building after the 8:34 a.m. discovery. “The employees were concerned that someone was still inside.” said Lynema. Police said the incident may have occurred sometime between Saturday evening and Monday morning, though the cleaning crew works at the bank on Sundays. “We haven’t talked to the cleaning crew to see if they noticed anything out of the or­ dinary,” said Lynema. “We’re still investigating.” Boy, 11, may be charged in knife threat going to get hurt if they didn’t get away. The suspect told police he only took the knife out of his pocket because he thought it was poking his leg and that he returned the knife to h-s pocket as he gave chase. "He slated he told the kids, ‘you’d better run,’" officers reported. The knife was confiscated by police and a report has been sent to Barry County Juve­ nile court for review of a possible charge of felonious assault. 2 INSIDE WOOD furnaces, can be used as stand alones or add ons, $250 Sc £550. (517)852-9743_____________ FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ Stolen horses recovered, suspect arrested HASTINGS - Charges are pending against an 11-year-old Hastings boy who report­ edly chased an 8-year-old boy and a 6-ycar-old boy with a knife after he said they threw a football at him Friday in the 700 block of Barfield Drive. Hastings City Police officers said the suspect had a “Leatherman" type tool which contained a folding knife blade. Witnesses told police the boy held the knife as he chased them into an apartment building “for no reason” and that they thought they were l or Sale FOR SALE: couch, excellent condition, $45. Call in momings at (269)367-4201. Motorcyclists hurt in separate crashes YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Shelbyville motorcycle rider was taken to Spectrum Hospital’s Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids early Thursday. Sept. 12. af­ ter a tire on his 1980 Honda blew causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Barry County Sheriffs deputies reported that Robert Alan Leale. 46. was northbound on Patterson Road north of Mary Drive at about 4:30 a.m. when the incident occurred, causing Leale to lose control and crash into the grass along the shoulder of the roadway. Leale was thrown from the motorcycle and he suffered minor injuries, deputies re­ ported. He was found by a passerby who reported the crash to Barry County Central Dispatch. Alcohol was not a factor and a helmet was worn. In a separate crash that same day, Jacob Wiersma. 19. was airlifted to Spectrum Hos­ pital with injuries suffered when the motorcycle he was riding at 11:21 p.m. crashed on Bowens Mill Road between Patterson and Payne Lake Road. No information was available from the Barry County Sheriff s Department but ac­ cording to a preliminary report, the motorcycle was found crashed into a tree and the patient was located in a ditch having difficulty breathing. He was listed in fair condition Wednesday. Sept. 18. bulance service for treatment. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the cause of the crash and a seat belt TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICES! For all your cleaning needs. Weekly, bi­ monthly, monthly or just one time for that special occassion. All workers are bonded. Please leave a mes­ sage if no answer, (269)945­ 9448 or (269)948-8508. CEDAR LOG BED: queen size mattress set included. (Amish made). 2 months old. Cost $1,000. Sell $185. (517)719-8062._____________ POLICE BEAT Teen with knife may face charges Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 HASTINGS - A 15-ycar-old Hastings boy may be charged with felonious assault for allegedly pulling a “Leatherman tool" knife blade on a 42-ycar-old Hastings man Sun­ day. The victim told police he had asked the boy to leave his house because he had been disrespectful to his father, who had been to the home earlier in the day. The suspect reportedly stood up and said, “bring it on," to which the victim said, “no, just leave.” “He said (suspect) took the knife out of his pocket and said, ‘I’m going to kill you,’" police from the Hastings Gty Police Department reported. When the man yelled to his wife to call 911, the boy ran out of the West Stale Road house, but was caught by the victim who held the boy in a bear hug from behind until police arrived. The boy had returned the Leatherman tool to its case on waistband prior to lhe arrival of police, officers said. The boy denied stating he would kill the victim, but did admit to threatening to stab the man, police reported. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Septentoer 19. 2002 - Page 17 DEALER, continued from page 1 night of Feb. 12 after his department re­ ceived a tip from the Hastings City Police. Heacock testified that police gave him three, one hundred dollar bills and that he needed to stop for gas on his way to Rosen­ berg's house to make the controlled pur­ chase. “I called from Citgo to set up the buy.” said Heacock. "I called his cell phone. He answered. I said. 'Can I come and get an­ other one?' meaning 8-ball. You don't say that over the phone. He said 1 needed io hurry up because he was leaving.” Undercover officers were situated near Rosenberg's home while Pompey followed Heacock to Rosenberg’s house a little after 9 p.m. “I gave him the money and he gave me the cocaine.” said Heacock. who said he paid $250 for the 8-ball.” “Arc you sure it was Mr. Rosenberg?" asked McNeill. “I’m as sure as I am that it was myself that was buying it.” Heacock replied. Heacock said he knew other people were at lhe Rosenberg home that night, but that he only saw and talked with Rosenberg. He also testified that he has known Rosenberg to keep three to five ounces of cocaine in his home on prior occasions. Defense attorney Jim Goulooze ques­ tioned why Heacock did not allow the un­ dercover officer to ride with him to Rosen­ berg's home. “Because 1 was going to buy cocaine.” said Heacock. “You don't take the police with you lo go buy cocaine. It’s pretty stan­ dard." Goulooze also wanted lo know whether the police had told Heacock they “really wanted to get Rosenberg." “No. it was hearsay from other people," said Heacock. “1 had suggested it to them, that that’s what 1 had been hearing.” Heacock also admitted to buying cocaine from Rosenberg on Jan. 3, 8. 15 and Feb. 5 and 12 and that Rosenberg had made a de­ livery to his home one week prior to the controlled buy. Pompey said his team did not fingerprint the cocaine package, that the marked bills were never sought and that the officers could not identify the person in the drive­ way as Rosenberg. “My main goal is to climb the ladder to sec how far up the drug chain I can get.” said Pompey about why he used Heacock in the transaction. “Heacock said his source was several people and it was not the first time Mr. Rosenberg’s name had come up.” He added that “there was a point in the investigation when we were going to go af­ ter the funds, but wc never reached that point in our investigation.” Another undercover officer testified that after the buy. he watched Heacock drive past a hardware store, then Pompey, fol­ lowed about five minutes later by Rosen­ berg’s red. Dodge Ram pickup truck with a Harley Davidson sticker on the back win­ dow. “There was no effort to get a search war­ rant because Rosenberg had left the house.” said the detective. Brian Gandy. After Petruska testified that it was him who had met Heacock in the driveway. McNeill questioned why Petruska appeared in court with a shaved head looking very similar to Rosenberg, who also sported a shaved head. “My head’s been shaveo for the last nine years." said Petruska. “Mr. Rosenberg went back and forth between having a shaved head and having one-quarter inch hair.” Petruska claimed that he remembered the night in question because he and Rosen­ berg. along with Rosenberg’s girlfriend. Sue Nelson, had gone to Battle Creek ear­ lier in the evening and that after returning to Hastings. Rosenberg left with Nelson. Nelson, w ho was called lo testify for Ro­ senberg. invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to testify. A last minute attempt by Goulooze to adjourn the trial Tuesday to obtain a newly revealed alibi witnesses failed when Judge Fisher denied the mo­ tion. Rosenberg did not testify. “1 was watching the Daytona race and I heard a noise outside, so I looked to sec what was going on and 1 saw Mr. Heacock outside.” said Petruska. “He asked me if Tim was home. I said no.’ and he said. well how long ago did he leave?’ He said I tried to call' and that’s how I found out his Nextel (cell phone) was turned off." He claimed Rosenberg s truck was in the driveway al the time of Heacock*s visit. He first testified he did not leave the house that evening, but when asked why a detective saw Rosenberg’s truck leaving the house after Heacock's visit, he said he may have driven the truck himself. McNeill pointed out to Petruska that he is in prison because he wrote 154 bad checks over a Ihrcc-wcck period before Feb. 12, which shows a pattern of dishon­ esty. Petruska denied knowledge of Rosen­ berg’s involvement with cocaine. It was also revealed during the trial that Petruska claimed to not know why he was being returned to Hastings from prison last Friday night, but that he called Rosenberg’s sister, Tammy Jackson, asking her for clothes to wear to the trial. According to trial testimony. Rosenberg was seen talking with Petruska at the jail on Sunday and was overheard telling Petruska. “I’ll make sure the money gets into your account.” When questioned by McNeill. Jackson admitted that she had deposited $20 into Petruska s account at the jail for various expenses. McNeill produced a receipt bearing Jack­ son’s, name proving the deposit had taken place the day before Rosenberg’s trial be­ gan Monday and accused her of bribing Rosenberg's main witness to provide Ro­ senberg an alibi. McNeill pointed out that she had also spoken with Goulooze. who also met with Petruska on Saturday. “When witnesses get up on the stand and lie under oath, they are undermining the entire foundation on which this court sys­ tem is based,” McNeill said, “but mostly they are insulting you.” The case went to the jury at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. At about 4145 the jury it-' turned to the courtroom to announce they were at an impasse and “deadlocked.” After further instructions from Judge James Fisher to continue their discussions and reconsider their opinions of the evi­ dence. the jury returned at 5:20 p.m. with the guilty verdict. McNeill said his reaction was. “relief.” Goulooze did not return a phone call to his office Wednesday. Rosenberg has twice been tried and ac­ quitted in the past on rape charges. “The office of the Barry County Prose­ cuting Attorney intends to seek a prison sentence that will allow for a minimum pe­ riod of 15 to 20 years before any other in­ nocent girls or young women have to be subject to this predatory drug dealer,” McNeill said. “It’s good to sec that the extra effort we gave to this case came to the outcome that OPEN HOUSE SUN Dir SEPT. 22-° • 2-a PM From Downtown Hastinqs. South on M V to East on Marshall St to 702 E. MARSHALL ST. • HASTINGS REDUCED $1,000 TMC-150 - Large Channing 1-1/2 story home on shad­ ed lot in Village of Freeport - Features 3 bedrooms, mam floor laundry, extra large Wmg room with fireplace Ongmal oek stairway and trim Enclosed porch and de­ tached garage Al ths awaits your tarrWy. 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Josh Sensiba. who first received information on the trafficking of cocaine during an unre­ lated criminal investigation. “This information was turned over to the Southwest Enforcement Team represented by a local state trooper from the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police.” said McNeill. The team also includes a Barry County Sheriff s Deputy. McNeill also praised the alert corrections officers who reported Jackson's deposit and Rosenberg's contact with Petruska. “During lhe course of the trial, informa­ tion obtained through the individual efforts of Barry County Corrections Officers Car­ rie Norris. Kim Teske. Ross Meehan. Jared Tischcr and Del. Jay Olejniczak was instru­ mental in proving the case against Rosen­ berg." said McNeill. McNeill previously revealed that an on­ going investigation into Rosenberg's al­ leged drug dealings has also led to addi­ tional evidence of an rllcged conspiracy in­ volving weapons, telecommunications, controlled substances and other criminal enterprises. Rosenberg was arrested and arraigned in June on cocaine and weapons charges stemming from a Michigan State Police in­ vestigation into a rape allegation. “While officers were in the residence, they (allegedly) discovered Xanax in a pill bottle in a drawer in the bedroom,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz about information revealed at a preliminary ex­ amination. Cruz said the officers allegedly found a variety of other drugs, including suspected Darvocct for which Rosenberg has no known prescription. Among the drugs al­ legedly found was a baggie of suspected cocaine along with a hand held scale, he said. Officers also reportedly found 10 fire­ arms and a spiked bludgeon, which Cruz said is illegal to possess. Though the alleged undercover operation took place in February. Rosenberg was not arrested prior to the reported June 3-4 rape of an 18-ycar-old Woodland Township woman because an understaffed Michigan Stale Police forensic laboratory did not re­ port test results on the cocaine until June 11. “Tim Rosenberg was a known criminal entity and every resource within our means has been used for the last two years lo pro­ toe! tty; public." said McNeill previously. “This office and law enforcement can only do what the law allows with the informa­ tion and evidence we’ve been given.” In yet a separate case, Rosenberg was ar­ rested June 7 by the Hastings City Police Department on an allegation made in May of 2000 that he rammed a truck sitting in a driveway in the 500 block of East Green Street. “The truck was parked outside the ga­ rage with the garage door shut,” said Det. Tom Pennock. "He (allegedly) hit the truck and it went through the door and slammed other things inside the garage.” Pennock said Hastings City Police offi­ cers investigated the incident on the night r. occurred, but there was not enough evi­ dence to charge Rosenberg with the crime. “Additional information came to light w hich led to this charge.” said Pennock. Rosenberg is charged with one count of malicious destruction of personal propertv worth between Sl.tNM) and $20,000. habit­ ual offender, third conviction and a $7,500 bond was set and posted, court records showed. He was scheduled lo be tried Sept. 30 on all three cases, though the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion to adjourn pending the outcome of the deliv­ ery of cocaine trial. Some testimony from this week’s trial could also be used in the next trial. Hear­ ings on a number of motions related to those cases, including a motion fo. change of1 venue, arc set to be heard in Barry County Circuit Court Friday. Sept. 20 at 8:30 a.m. Rosenberg is also scheduled for trial Dec. 2. 3. 6 and 9 on the rape charges. wiii«’h carry a maximum possible penalty of life in pnxin. McNeill said Wednesday he intends to pursue j»»! pending charges, though the pos­ sible penalties could result in concurrent prison sentences. Il s important to establish as much of a formal record as possible.” said McNeill. ‘And. wc intend lo definitely purusc the 'ape case which is pending " McNeill said he docs not know whether he will pursue perjury and bribery charges against Petruska. Rosenberg and Jackson. "Based on lhe totality of what has hap­ pened in this case. I don’t think its appro­ priate for our office to consider that." said McNeill, “though, it should be looked into.” PROSECUTOR, continued from page 1 board's approval of lhe additional money for the temporary interns is certainly appre­ ciated and will help to alluvial: lhe stress of the office. The board recognizing the addi­ tional staff needs of this office as a lop pri­ ority is greatly appreciated and hopefully will be acted upon in the coming weeks when the budget is presented.” he said. Al last week’s County Board meeting. Nashville citizen Dan Fighter asked com­ missioners not to grant McNeill’s funding request unless he uses “his budget more wisely” and “if he actually is looking out for the citizens of this county.” Fighter said his feelings stem from a case the local prosecutor’s office allegedly “re­ fused lo prosecute ” “He (McNeill) has repeatedly demon­ strated the fact that he is in the prosecutor’s office for only grandstanding purposes. His refusal to prosecute a case with a guaran­ teed verdict, at little cost to his office, can only be based on personal reasons.” Fighter said in a prepared statement. He claims the prosecutor's office refused to prosecute a former girlfriend who alleg­ edly stole “my personal information” to ob­ tain phone service, took child support checks issued to him from his ex-wife, filed false police ’-sports accusing him of assault and robbed his family of personal posses­ sions. McNeill said in a press release he under­ stands and appreciates his “responsibility in responding lo any legitimate criticism of myself or the functioning of this office. However, when allegations arc pul forth in a public forum from private individuals who were on the other side of an involved custody dispute, it is my impression any Specific response only furthers to pcrsoMtize matters. “1 am familiar with the individual who presented before the board...Generally, I have received no complaint by this person regarding any action this office has taken since November, 2000. Neither have I re­ ceived any correspondence nor been in­ formed of any issue involving this person on any of his issues from cither our Friend of the Court or the Attorney General’s of­ fice since my election,” McNeill said. None® or Mortgage roreciosure oat® THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgege Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel Arthur Baker (original mortgagors) to National City Bank successor by merger lo First of America Loan Services. Inc., f/k/a First of America Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated July 8. 1996. and recorded on Jtay 22. 1996 in Liber 667 on Page 292 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 76/100 dollars ($52,426.76) including inter­ est at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, al 1:00 p.m., on October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Bam/ County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/e of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence East 950 feet, thence South 125 feet, thence West 950 feet, thence North 125 feet to the point of beginning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also: the North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, except commencing at the Northwest comer of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13: thence East along the North Section line approximately 780 feet to a point 10 feet West of the existing tree hne. thence Scuth approximately 1320 feet to the existing fence row. thence West along said fence row to the center of McKibben Road approximately 780 feet, thence North to the point of beginning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the dale of such sale Dated: August 22. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rd.. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200223545 Stallions (9/19) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the cor-u Sons of a mortgage made by Michael L Secord and Shirley Secord, husband and wife (Original Mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration System. Inc . solely as nominee tor Lender. America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated February 11.2002. and record­ ed on February 22. 2002 in Liber Instrument No. 1075368 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($105,378.27). including interest at 8.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on October 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing at the Southwes. comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 911.73 feet along the West hne of said Section to the place of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 407 73 feet along said West line, thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North hne ot said Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4. thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East 248 64 feet along the East hne of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 657 66 feet, thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 158.0 leet. thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 660 00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway nght of way for Sotoman Road. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 19 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226391 Mustangs (10/17) Fighter told the County Board that he had written a letter to Michigan’s attorney general asking the stale office to prosecute the case “and force her (his former girl­ friend) to return my children's things and my things." Criminal court is the only court that has any leverage in lhe situation, he said, not­ ing that he won a case in civil court against his former girlfriend, but it was not col­ lectible. He said he “easily" won a financial judgment ot $14,530 and an order for her to return allegedly stolen items. She delivered nothing and refuses lo work, he said. Fighter alleged the prosecutor’s office would not prosecute the case on the basis that it couldn’t get a conviction. “One of the primary responsibilities in deciding which cases to pursue through for­ mal prosecution.” McNeill said, “is consid­ ering the credibility of complaints and wit­ nesses. and ensuring this office is not used to further any individual civil agenda or personal motivations by any private party. If there are legitimate criminal issues, this office will consider criminal prosecution. “If the allegations are the latest in a se­ ries of complaints or lawsuits against for­ mer spouses or significant others, particu­ larly if they involve matters solely or pri­ marily of an exclusively civil nature, this office generally will deny prosecution so the resources wc have available can be fo­ cused on legitimate criminal matters,” McNeill said. “On the other issue raised, 1 believe it is of the utmost importance for all of us in po­ sitions of responsibility on behalf of the people of this county to directly and fre­ quently conimunicat^yhttJhMjqjy Up°n the secondary channels so often utilized and then misused. My office has been and will always be made available to answer any question on any issue within our area of responsibility. “I have attempted to make the entire staff of the prosecuting attorney's office, and myself in particular, as available and open as possible, consistent with our public posi­ tions while primarily focusing on lhe re­ sponsibility of performing our jobs...,” he said. Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dale Garrison Jr. and Patricia Joy Garrison (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated November 24. 1998. and recorded on December 21.1998 in Uber Document No. 1022606 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on August 13,2002 in Uber Document No. 1085529 Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization. LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated November 9. 2001, which was recorded on July 8. 2002, In Uber document •1083433 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 02/100 dol­ lars ($73,982.02), including interest at 9.950% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 17.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF DELTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Beginning at an iron stake at the Southwest coin-jr of Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton; thence South 11-1/4 degrees West on East hne of highway 34 rods 2 feet; thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 2 rods to center of highway for beginning thence South 11-1/4 degrees West 4 rods; thence South 78-3/4 degrees East 10 rods; thence North 11-1/4 degrees East 4 rods; thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 10 rods from place of beginning, Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200220556 Mustangs (10/3) �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 19. 2002 tered housing community which leaves open space untouched, all sites would need to pass approval of the health department tor wells and septic systems. Clustering of Hope United Methodist’s expansion plans approved by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Hope United Methodist Church on M-37 will expand with a new sanctuary following site plan approx al Sept. 5 by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Bob Weaver of Weaver Construction, representing the church, told the commis­ sion that the new sanctuary addition will accommodate scaling of 300 people and a parking area for 76 more cars will be added. No change in the driveways or in the sign is planned. Lighting to illuminate the front of the new structure will be di­ rected at the building. The addition will not affect the existing facilities and infrastructure systems in the rest of the church facility and the existing vestibule. The well and septic systems arc already adequate to handle the additional use. Weaver said. Water runoff from the roof is expected to head toward the ditch along the highway. The slope drops seven or eight feel from the site to the road. Weaver said. In another Barry County Planning and County, like /Xugusta in Kalamazoo < aunty Alden said wetlands arc an impor­ tant resource for recharging underground aquifers. McManus said some independent town­ ships ot the county not under county plan­ ning) such as Thornapplc Tow nship, would consider creating such overlays. As changes arc noted and made to the existing draft ordinance, commissioners have asked lor the changes lo be high­ lighted on the latest version given lo them. Commissioner Jim Kinney brought up the option ot community septic systems (shared by several homes and privately op­ erated and maintained). He said communitv systems might make it possible lo allow three dwellings per acre, where with single septic sy stems, only two or fewer dwellings per acre could be allowed and approved by the health department in a clustered open space development. Alden said he is skeptical about allowing such community systems because many problems have resulted in practice where they have been tried. Changes to the open space ordinance arc expected lo be finalized by lhe end of the year. Time will be needed to settle on the final changes follow ing a public hearing. The master planning process has been discussed since June. A check list of issues and setting priorities for lhe process has housing in a small space where public utili­ ties arc not available can affect drinking water aquifers and lakes. County Planning and Zoning Administrator Jim McManus said the Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment has requested that instead ot three sites on a development being perked, that all sites be perked. Modification of the ordinance will take time, but the commission is under pressure to handle a great deal ot business tor the known future. Commissioner Jan Me Keough informed other commissioners of a tape she had viewed that gave extensive informal ion about underground waler, and the impor­ tance of knowing what is under the ground before creating the open space ordinance. "What is under ground is what we drink." McKeough said The commissioners agreed lo set aside an hour lo view the tape at a future meet­ ing Commissioner Jim Alden, who attended a meeting in Ross Township, introduced the idea suggested there of creating an overlay district for certain underground wa­ ler systems, which may even affect the wa­ ler resources for areas outside Barry Zoning Commission matter last week, a site plan review brought by Keith Windes to build an office for his used car business was postponed because of several unsettled matters, including fencing, a green belt butler, electrical cable, setbacks from M-79 and asphalt paving. 1'hc applicant said he would like to come back for resolution as soon as possible, sometime between 30 and 90 days. Dates for future public hearings were discussed by commissioners for a request by Joseph Wagner in Castleton Township to rezonc agricultural property to A-R in order to have a clubhouse there. Gerald Van Huiscn also plans to request a rezoning lo allow a mobile home park in Orangeville Township. Hearing dates will be posted in local newspapers. In other business, the Planning and Zon­ ing Commission discussed an amendment lo the Open Space Community Ordinance. No decisions were made, but several issues affecting open space communities were dis­ cussed. Before appioval of a proposal for a clus­ 2002 Sierra Denali ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4 Wheel Steering 2 Tone Leather Interior 17* Wheels - Michelin Tires Heated Mirrors Keyless Entry - OnStar 6-disc CD WAS $44,105 Now GMS *32,396* SAVE $11,709 Mcaz-m. •plus tax & plates •7F WE DON'T HAVE IT. WE CAN GET IT!" ■- - ' ' •■Dreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Morth Michigan Avikus SALES HOtt* Eric Dre.sbacb, President iSMCZ (Z^Otdsmobjle *« an r>«yiscM< c4wx 88888880888808 Call (616) 948-8000 Today Hastings, Michigan 4LKJ58 Don Gentry, Sales Mgr Borne Signs, Sales Ryan Madden. 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For instance, designating areas where certain kinds of facilities may be located in the planning can make it easier for various agencies to set up different community services that may be badly needed. It also pre-determines where certain services will be located, for the most desirable place­ ment in the county. Consulting local resources for county­ planning mentioned in discussion included planning for social issues such as domestic violence, local shelters, homeless care, ju­ venile detention, adult foster care, general foster care, assisted living, among others. Kinney said the master plan must men­ tion these issues and the zoning ordinance must be brought into agreement with the plan in order for these efforts to occur smoothly. Designating the various uses by right in certain areas rather than as a special use can make the process of setting up a facility much easier. Though the master plan divs not assure such facilities, the possibility for them to be built in the best location is made an option if planned for in advance. McKeough explained how Barry County has no shelter for battered women, and therefore state funding, including that which comes from Barry County, is all des­ ignated for a location in Battle Creek. She said local families who need such a shelter often can not use the Battle Creek facility, which is too far from local schools, jobs and other kinds of needed support to enable their independence. Maps designating such zoning arc an im­ portant tool. People in public assisted housing have special needs. Some population segments, like seniors needing housing can be han­ dled as a focus of a PUD or of a percentage of a project, and is not limited to these ar­ eas. however. Barry County Commissioner Tom Wing said funding for such projects is primarily designated for Hastings, Nash­ ville and Middleville, where certain basicstate criteria can be met. Consideration of public transportation and other local resources, public services, commercial areas, etc., for aging popula­ tions was mentioned by Kinney. Alden said it is possible hospital out-pa­ tient facilities could be encouraged in out­ lying areas, such as Delton. He said Pen­ nock Hospital officials had expressed inter­ est. Creating ag security areas through zon­ ing was mentioned. Encouraging ag sup­ portive businesses to be built in those areas through specifications in zoning was sug­ gested. This woi)Id help support farm pres­ ervation areas if eventually established. At the same time such businesses need to be located where they will not to disrupt resi­ dential areas. McKeough said the farm preservation ef­ fort had involved a lot of hard work by a lot of people. She said this county has accom­ plished a better plan than many others in the state. Alden has worked on the Solid Waste Committee for two years, and is an infor­ mational resource as a result of this experi­ ence. He said grants to promote programs which contribute to reduction of waste and garbage have evolved out of the process. Alden said the responsibilities have been demanding, and he is willing for someone else to take on the job. but he is also willing to continue if no one else steps in. Many commissioners said he had done a good job in his position on the committee and indi­ cated they felt he should remain. POWER SLIDER 4 DOOR. DUAL A/C ‘14,888 97 SONOMA HIGH RIDER 4X4 XCAB V-6. NEW RUBBER ing abandoned buildings for this purpose. Wc simply won't have to do that any more." In 1987, three Michigan firefighters died in a live fire training exercise in an aban­ doned farmhouse. So far this year, three firefighters have died nationwide in two separate training fires in abandoned struc­ tures. The training system will be available for use by alt area fire departments. Only one other such system is available in Michigan, at Oakland Community College in metro­ politan Detroit. The next closest facility is in Fort Wayne. Ind. The training system will also comple­ ment Thornapplc Township's plans for a state of the art classroom facility in TTES' proposed new station, which is expected to go before voters for approval next spring. Marcntette anticipates the system will be delivered and instructors from area fire de­ partments trained in time for use with the 2002-2003 Barry County Fire School. Suggestion for Any Occasion... 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Freeport Fun Day will be Saturday fun. tractors for young and sports and even a treasure hunt of this year’s Freeport Fun .Sept. 28. breakfast, sponsored by will start at 7 aun. Center. Lunch will red by the Freeport United will be prepared by Welcome and Ac mem bers of the Free­ will include a parade, rides, a softball touron three basketball tourwith its shooting and slam coMeats, a hay bale rolling conshoe competition, kids' a craft show, paint ball fun, a r pulL a Freeport District Library hunt for children, a car show, M show, a book signing for author r Morton, whose book “The of Words" is about the Freeport l* and Clarksville Record. Judy e will also have her to sign on the lawn at Union sore information about Freeon Fen Day call Judy Jackson at CROP Is Sunday of all ages will gather for Area Community CROP 2 pun. Sunday. Sept. 29. The walk will begin (rain or shine) at Faith United Methodist Church, which is hearing the community event. The churcn is located on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street. Several other churches participating are St. Ambrose Catholic Church and McCallum United Brethren Church, as well as other citizens. Miss Delton. Kristen Wilfingcr. and her court; Del­ ton Kellogg students and members of Boy Scout Troop SO. All interested people arc welcome to participate and raise funds for CROP. (Pledge envelopes for walkers are available by calling 623-2828 or 623-8763). Those who can't attend the walk, but still want to gel involved in fight­ ing hunger, may still obtain a pledge envelope and collect donations. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Thursday, September 26, 2002 PRICE 50* TK bond proposal approved Construction suspended at Delton schools by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Dehon Kellogg School District has suspended construction on a new 3,200square-foot administration building after learning that a 23-year-old ruling by the Michigan Attorney General may prevent building trades students from constructing school buildings. The district had already completed the foundation of the $75,000 building when Superintendent Ron Archer was informed that the high school building trades class could work on the building. Archer said a 1979 ruling by thcn-Attorney Genera) Frank Kelley determined that school districts, with the exception of very large districts like Detroit, had to obtain competitive bids for all the material and la­ bor required for the construction of a pro­ posed school building or addition. Kelley was asked to rule on the matter after the Bedford Board of Education de­ cided to use building trades students to add an addition to the district's high school. Kelley ruled that the 1976 Michigan school code requires competitive bidding of all school construction projects, with the exception of the Detroit school system and certain other large districts. John Williams of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Career Development said schools were required to obtain competitive bids on building projects to ensure that public funds were being spent properly. Williams said insurance issues were also raised. If students arc not paid employees of a con­ tractor, Williams said, the question became “are they covered by workman's comp?” Also, Williams said, questions arose whether such projects provided students with adequate instruction in construction rather than just used them as laborers doing repetitive chores. “You don’t want to use them like captive labor,” he said. And, he said, there was also a question of whether student laborers were supplanting full-time paid laborers, which raised union issues. DK Superintendent Ron Archer said that as far as he knew, no local contractors ob­ jected to the student workers. Local busi­ nesspeople have been “very supportive” of the building trades classes, he said. “It helps them in having a trained workforce.” Over the years the classes have built sev­ eral homes and constructed the Delton Dis­ trict Library. Archer s',id previously that the work students would have performed on the administration building would have been more challenging than constructing a home. Archer said that as soon as he was in­ formed that the students couldn't work on the building, arrangements were made for building trades students to start construc­ tion of a residence located near other homes building trades classes constructed. Students are some three weeks behind in construction. Archer said, but if the weather holds out, they should be able to have the home’s exterior framed in before winter snows. Archer said he has asked State Rep. Gary Newell, whose district encompasses Del­ ton, to ask the Michigan legislature to make an exception to the attorney general's rul­ ing so that building trades students can con­ struct non-pupil school buildings costing up to $200,000. Such buildings could include structures like concession stands, storage buildings, and office buildings. Archer said the district could also ask the current attorney general to review the 23year-old ruling, but "that could take months and months.” He said the state legislature revised the school code in 1996, which could have a bearing on Kelley’s original ruling. The revised code expands the general powers of individual school districts. Archer said. The superintendent is hopeful that by spring the legislature will have provided an exemption to the school code so construc­ tion on the administration building can re­ See DELTON, page 19 Hastings Saxon royalty chosen Enn Fish and Jett Baker were chosen Hastings High School Homecoming King and Queen Friday night at the Saxons' lootball game against Wyoming Park. The visiting Vikings, one of the top teams this season in the O-K Gold Conference, spoiled the festivities with a 32-20 decision. More photos and information can be found inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) County saves VALUES program, approves extra help for prosecutor by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Funds to save a domestic violence serv­ ice program and to provide more staff in the prosecuting attorney’s office have been granted by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The County Board Tuesday authorized Prosecuting Attorney Gordon Shane McNeill to hire two attorney interns at $10 per hour for up to 60 hours per week (com­ bined). The funding, approximately $8,500 through December, will be paid from the County Board's 2002 general fund. McNeill had told the board he has a criti­ cal need to hire another full time staff attor­ ney for his office because of a 138 percent increase in crime last year. Granting permission for the interns is a temporary solution for the dilemma until the County board can consider the extra full time staff attorney in the 2003 budget. County Administrator Michael Brown said last week that the additional staff attorney will be “at the top of the list” of 2003 budget considerations. McNeill has said the additional money for the temporary interns “is certainly ap­ preciated and will help to alleviate the stress of the office. The board recognizing the additional staff needs of this office as a top priority is greatly appreciated and hope­ fully will be acted upon in the coming weeks when the budget is presented." The County Board, on a vote of 6-1, this week also appropriated up to $9,940 as a one-time allocation to the Violence Against Loved Ones Ends Soon (VALUES) pro­ gram. which offers enhanced domestic vio­ lence victim service by Victim Services Coordinator Julie DeBoer. An anonymous donor has contributed S 1.000 towards the local matching grant funds, too. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie cast the lone dissenting vote for the VAL­ UES appropriation. Before the vote, he said, he approved of the program because of hearing how helpful it is. but said he could not vote in favor of funding it. ■ it’s a tough decision for me...based strictly on the budget.” Mackenzie said, noting that the County Board had previ­ ously been told it would never be asked to help fund VALUES. Commissioner ken Neil was absent. Last year, the Victim Services Unit and VALUES program assisted in 118 domestic violence calls for service, which include help for victims and their children. Volunteers with the Victim Services Unit and a victim of domestic violence, who has See VALUES, page 19 by Patrick Johns Staff Writer It was a very anxious, but rewarding day for Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Kevin Konarska Tuesday. He could watch from the administration building as a steady stream of voters came to make a de­ cision that could affect his tenure as super­ intendent. The voters overwhelmingly approved, 968 to 387, a $24.1 million proposal that will pay for renovation of all the existing buildings and 21 new classrooms, infra­ structure improvements, the building of a “varsity gym” and weight/filness facility at the high school, new buses and other im­ provements. In Precinct No. 1, the totals were 913 yes and 351 no. For a time in the morning, it was reported by election officials that vot­ ers were coming in at the rate of one per minute. Voting at Precinct #2 in Freeport was much slower, but Freeport. Irving. Car­ leton and Bowne township voters approved the bond issue by 55 to 36. “I'm so excited,” Konarska said. "I ain really pleased at the outcome of the elec­ tion. I think 1 wore out a path in the carpet as I waited for results to come in.” Thomapplc Kellogg Board of Education President David Smith said. “1 think this vote shows the community appreciates what we have already accomplished. This community supports its children.” Mike Schippcr, co-chair with Doug Ybcma of the Citizens for Excellence in Education committee, said. “First of all I want to thank everyone who helped get out the vote and supported the committee. But I’m not surprised that this issue passed. 1 was bom and raised here, and this has al­ ways been a community which supported its kids.” “I am proud of the people of Middleville. There arc people who approved issues when I was a kid that helped me and this tradition continues. This is a great town and See TK, page 19 Native American rituals experienced Native American men joined the intertribal dances at the Frank Bush Memorial Walk in the Spirit Row Wow at Charlton Park last weekend Participants danced around the inner circle to the beat of the drummers and singers. For the story and more pictures of the pow wow. see inside. (Photo by Helen Mudry) �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26 2002 N€UUS BRI€FS Candidate forums will be Oct. 4, 25 With the Nov. 5 general election approadrfng. there will be several candi:Uatc forums in this area this month and fie** The next First Friday session, scheduled for noon Oct. 4 at the Tho­ mas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings, will feature candidates for county offices. All general election candidates for Barry County Commissioner are being invited. They include Democrat John Loftus and incumbent Republican Ken Neil for the Fourth District (Carlton and Hastings townships): Independ­ ents Jan McKcough and Ron Miller and incumbent Republican Tom Wing in the Seventh District (Assyria. Balti­ more and Johnstown townships): and Democrat Melvin Goebel and incum­ bent Republican Wayne Adams in the Eighth District (Prairieville and Barry townships). A second First Friday program is planned for noon Friday. Oct. 25. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. It will be a debate between incumbent Republican 87th District State Representative Gary Newell and Democratic chal­ lenger Rebecca Lukasiewicz. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. The Hastings Business and Profes­ sional Women’s Club also will have a forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 8. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Dedication set at Carter Lake A dedication and sign unveiling has been planned by the Southwest Michi­ gan Land Conservancy for the Carter Lake Preserve Saturday, Oct. 5, begin­ ning at 10 a.m. After the dedication, all are invited to stay for an autumn nature walk through the preserve, led by conser­ vancy stewardship specialist Nate Fuller. t 'C!iftcf LaKb*Prcsetvc, located just northwt^t of resting? S the nonprofit group’s first preserve in Barry County and one of the conservancy’s largest preserves within the nine counties it serves. The public is invited to join the SWMLC and volunteers as they cele­ brate the 57-acrc preserve. The land was donated by Tom and Lisa Groos, who wanted to preserve the forested land as a haven for wildlife and pro­ tect the sensitive wetlands. The dedication will take place rain or shine (unless there is thunder or lightning). Call 269/324-1600 for fur­ ther nformation. The SWMLC was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit membership organiza­ tion to protect the diversity, stability and beauty of southwest Michigan by preserving land and scenic areas. Bowens Mills fest series continues Historic Bowens Mills’ "Its Cider Time Festivals" will continue Satur­ day and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, with a steam and gasoline engine show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This event, co-sponsored by the Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association, also is open to non-club members. There will be trac­ tor games from 10 a.m. to noon that will include wagon backup, slow race and fast start. There will also be thrashing demonstrations at 12:30 and 3:30 both days and a barnyard tractor boat pull at 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The tractor parade will be at 1:30 p.m. on both days, along with crafts and a flea markct.There is $5 charge this year to set up a booth by 9 a.m. both days. There will be 10 in­ door spaces available in the Gathering Place for $10 a day. Featured tractor this year will be a 1912, 65-horscpower Case steam cngine.owned by David and Lorriane Otto, of Middleville. The engine has been in parades in Caledonia. Mid­ dleville. Prairieville and Bowens Mills. Included in the schedule both days will be a stone boat, barnyard antique tractor pull, with a breakdown of weight classes. All classes will pull Saturday and Sunday. This will be a strictly stock pull and participants must be part of the show. The "It’s Cider Time Festivals" arc each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gate fee for adults is $5. Children 5 to 15 years old is $2. (continued) ‘Oktoberfest’ set by public library The Hastings Public Library is plan­ ning an “Oktoberfest’’ at noon Satur­ day. Oct. 5. at the Barry County Expo Center. An auction will begin at 1 p.m. and any donations, except clothing, may be delivered to the Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Oct. 4. or from 8 to 10 a.m. the following day. Other events at the festival will in­ clude harvest crafts, children's activi­ ties. cow pic bingo and German food. Brothers to sing at next Showcase An evening of gospel and country music by Herb and Jim Roberts will be featured at the next Musicians* Showcase at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 26 at the State Grounds Coffee house in downtown Hastings. Herb is a singer/songwritcr/guitarist from the Hastings area. Performing lo­ cally for the past 20 years, he is known for his original gospel music. “Listen to the Wind.” “Ain’t It Amazin’" and “Troubled Waters” arc some of the songs he has written. Joining him at the Showcase will be his brother. Jim. who is also a singcr/songwritcr/guitarist from Nash­ ville. He will sing country and gospel music and join Herb for some songs together. There is no admission charge for the Showcase, though donations will be received for the singers. State Grounds is located at 108 E. State St. KCC luncheon set for Friday Tom Funke. KCC adjunct instructor and education curator at Binder Park Zoo, will be the featured speaker at the Institute for Learning in Retire­ ment luncheon Friday. Sept. 27. at noon. The luncheon and presentation will be held at the Pierce Cedar Creek In­ stitute. located on Cloverdale Road approximately four miles west of M­ 37. Funke will talk about the “Un­ known Natural Areas in Michigan.” Lunch will be catered by M & M Gourmet Catering. The cost is $7 per person Also at the luncheon, the institute will announce its fall class schedule, which includes a free discussion of the North Country Trail at 10 a.m. Tues­ day. Oct. 1. genealogy. Italian Renais­ sance. hand writing analysis and more. To make a luncheon reservation, call Teresa Durham at 948-9500, ex­ tension 2642. Ebersole Center open house set The Lansing Schoo) District’s Eber­ sole Environmental Education and Conference Center invites the public to its 25-year anniversary celebration and annual fall open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Located just west of the Barry-Alle­ gan County line, the center's 158-acre site features more than a mile of boardwalk nature trails, wetland areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is free and activities will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoeing, open archcry range, hay rides, facility tours and more. A chili dinner sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation also will be offered during the open house. Al! proceeds from the dinner and souvenir sales will go to supply materials and equipment to the Ebersole Center. Tickets for the dinner are $4.50 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren 12 and under. Phone (269) 792-6294 for registra­ tion information or visit the web at www.ebersolecenter.com. The Ebersole center is a residential facility that provides outdoor and en­ vironmental education programs to students in west and central Michigan. It also is a place to plan a retreat or conference. Hastings invitational has 28 bands The Hastings Saxon Marching Band will be host for its 10th annual marching band invitational Saturday. Oct. 5. Performances will begin at 9:15 a.m. and continue all day long al 15-minute intervals as some of the finest high school marching bands perform and compete for lop honors. There will be a total of 28 high school bands, the largest show ever, at Johnson Field in Hastings. Several bands are from the area, as well as many from as far away as St. Clair Shores. The bands will be adjudicated in several areas by judges who arc trained in specialty areas such as music, marching and visual effect. There also will be awards presented in special categories such as field com­ manders. color guard and percussion. Adjudicators will be David Bass, visual effect: Lori VonKonieg. music effect: Wil­ liam Pccsc. music performance: Dave Mumma. marching: Gene Englcrth. field commander caption: Juno Orcficc. color guard, and Brent Morrisson. percussion. Special guests for the day will former band parents and band boosters Gary and Anne Price and Dave and Jo Carr. Both couples were heavily involved in the band boosters when their children were going through the band program at Hastings. The Carrs will preside over the awards cere­ mony for the Class I) and B bands at I p.m. and the Prices will preside over the cere­ mony for Class C and A at 5:30 p.m. Hie entire schedule of bands includes: Pewamo-Westphalia 9; 15 a.m.. Kclloggsville 9:30. Grand Rapids Catholic Central 9:45. Martin Wyoming Lee 10:15. Gobles 10:30. Decatur 10:45. Cale­ donia 11:15. Wayland 11:30. Baltic Creek Harper Creek 11:45. Dowagiac 12:00. Plainwell 12:15. Gull Lake 12:30. Corn­ stock 12:45. River Valley 1:45. Schoolcraft 2:00. Quincy 2:15. Maple Valley 2:30. Constantine 2:45. Olivet 3:<M>. Battle Creek Lakeview 3:30. Portage Central 3:45. Bat­ tle (. reck Central 4:(M>. Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills 4:15. Mattawan 4:30. Grand­ ville 4:45. Muskegon 5:(M> and Hastings at 5:15. Hastings band director Joseph P. LaJoye said. “This fall classic not only involves over 2.500 high school musicians, it also rallies involvement from all over the com­ munity and the Hastings area. There are over 60 high school band parents working to produce the invitational, and 40 busi­ nesses have purchased ads in the official program to support this event.” The invitational is sponsored by the Hastings Band Boosters, and all proceeds go toward support of the Hastings band program. Admission for the entire day is $5 for adults. $4 for senior citizens and stu­ dents. family price of $12. and children un­ der 5 arc free. The performances will pro­ ceed rain or shine, and LaJoye promises. “The variety of sights and sounds arc guar­ anteed to please ail spectators." Tough decision ahead for county’s 2003 budget by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Faced with the possibility of a half mil­ lion dollars less revenue in 2003 for BarryCounty government's general fund. County Administrator Michael Brown said he will be asking county department heads for ideas for solutions. Revenue “across-the-board” has uncer­ tainties at this point, he said. Complicating the financial picture is the lack of any information from the state con­ cerning how much revenue sharing funds the coun y can expect to receive next year, he said. “There arc a number of unknowns that all municipalities are facing right now.” Brown told commissioners. Brown said he is certain the state reve­ nue sharing won’t be as much as last year, bit* he doesn’t know for sure what the shortfall will be. He is estimating about 20 percent less in 2003. “It’s just an un­ known.” “...Nobody has said it’s going to be cut. but based on the economy I can’t believe we arc going to get more than last year,” he said after the Tuesday’s County Board meeting. The County Board of Commissioners had planned to adopt its 2003 budget next month, but because of financial uncertain­ ties that action may have to be. postponed. Brown said. “There arc going to be some tough choices.” he said. Another source of revenue reduction cur­ rently being experienced is from a lower in­ terest earned on the county's investments. Brown said, due to the economy. “...Things arc tight: they will be tight and it will be a challenge to put this together and cover everything we need to cover." said Commissioner Clare Tripp, chair­ woman of the County Board’s Finance Committee. Brown presented what he called a first draft of the 2003 budget at Tuesday’s County Board meeting and noted there may be several other drafts before the final pro­ posed budget is presented for considera­ tion. To date, he has pared requests for 2003 expenditures totaling SI 1.673.345 down to SI 1.394.531. but that is still S552.518 more than his guess of S 10.842.013 in proposed revenue. “I built a status quo budget" for the first draft, he said. Some of the new staffing re­ quests were included in his proposed 2003 budget, including an assistant prosecuting attorney, jail clerk, kennel worker, road pa­ trol deputy , trial court clerk and child care casework aids. The current (2002) amended budget has revenue and expenditures of $10,915,144. “This is going to be a bit different than other years. Frankly, it s not going to be as much fun." County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said. “I think it’s real important that everyone is included (in the budget planning) and does know how difficult this year is going to be." Tripp said. In other business, the County Board: • Accepted the second lowest bid of $44,939 from Landscape Specialties of Grand Rapids to provide Phase I landscap­ ing for the new County Health Department building and the new County Commission on Aging (COA) site. The County Board's construction management firm. Beckcring Advisor Inc. of Grand Rapids, recom­ mended Landscape Specialties, owned by a Barry County resident, after checking refer­ ences of the lowest bidder, whose bid was $41.(MM). • Appointed three new people and rc-appointed two citizens to the county’s Elected Officials Compensation Commission: Gor­ don Fuhr of Hastings. Russell Solmcs of Hastings. David Arnold of Hastings (re­ placing Steve Essling), Robert Price of Del­ ton (replacing Cornelius Ezinga) and Earl Willison of Hastings (replacing Gordon Sheldon). Fuhr’s term expires Sept. 30. 2(M)6: Arnold and Price’s terms end in 2005; and Solmcs and Willison's terms end in 2004. The Compensation Commission sets the salaries, per diems and fringe benefits of non-judicial county elected officials. The County Board has the power to reject the Commission's recommendations. • Took no action and did not discuss a proposal on the agenda to hire Beckcring Advisor Inc. staff to perform “general trades work." rather than seek bids from subcontractors, on the renovation of a va­ cant church the County Board purchased for the new COA location. In a letter to Brown from the firm’s president. David Beckcring. it was noted that the county’s architectural firm and Beckcring arc con­ cerned “about the overall construction budget" for the COA renovation project. "Considering the condition of this build­ ing. and the desired scope of renovation, it will be important to spend the available funds very wisely." Beckcring said in the letter. “Beckcring Advisor has staff avail­ able to perform general trades work includ­ ing demolition, carpentry and millwork. We believe it would be in the owner’s best interest to hire Bcckcrinc Advisor on a time and material basis to perform general trades work. “A general trades package would be verydifficult for subcontractors to bid in a com­ petitive manner because of the many un­ known factors including concealed condi­ tions inside walls or in the attic space, etc. Bidders would be forced to inflate their bids to cover these concealed conditions and that will drastically increase the cost. ’ Our construction management contract requires us to receive written permission from the county in order to submit a bid for any specific division of work or Io perform work on a lime and material basis....” the letter said. Bcckcring's rates for time and material arc $33 per hour for a carpenter. $25 per hour for a laborer, material “at cost." and overhead and fee charges arc 10 percent of the total cost. • Approved spending $16.3<M) to hire American /Xppraisal Associates. Inc. of Milwaukee. Wis. Io perform a fixed asset and inventory valuation of the county’s buildings, land, equipment, land improvements/property- in the open and infrastruc­ ture and related rights of way. The valua­ tion is required because of new government accounting laws, commissioners said. The valuation is expected Io take 17 weeks and will include a “compliant de* tailed fixed asset system" report and accu­ rate values for insurance purposes. The Barry County Road Commission and Thornapplc Manor will not be included in the inventory. • Agreed to a onc-ycar contract with Central Elevator Co. of Portage Io provide elevator inspection and maintenance serv­ ice at the new County Friend of the Court building (former Hastings City Hall) at a cost of $85 per quarter. State code requires that any building with an elevator be in­ spected at least on a quarterly basis by a li­ censed elevator journey-person. • Approved a onc-ycar contract with Whcelcr-Blancy Co. of Kalamazoo for a maintenance program for the air condition­ ers and boiler al the Friend of the Court. The firm recommends a filer change four times a year and oiling, cleaning and tunc­ up twice a year. Costs arc $835 for Septem­ ber and April visits and $535 for December and July visits. NEWS of the LOCAL AREA can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call Us at 945-9554 to subscribe Published by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Contact Us ON LINE at www.localcounties.com �The Hasting* Banner - Thursday September 26. 2002 - Page 3 Planning Commission welcomes Stough as new member by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning Commission welcomed new member Bill Stough to the table last Thursday evening. Stough and other commissioners then plunged directly into both regular business and workshop activity, in which the Jpen Space Preservation Ordinance was being drafted. Jan Hartough representing the MSU Ex­ tension office, presented four planning commissioners with certificates of comple­ tion for attending the Citizen Planner course offered at Kellogg Community Col­ lege and sponsored by MSU Extension. Commissioners Jim Kinney, Ron Gossman. Clyde Morgan and Jan McKcough attended the six-weck pilot course. Commissioner Jim Alden also attended five of the ses­ sions. The course was offered at 10 different locations throughout the stale and Hartough said she is hopeful it will continue. In regular business: • Art Kollin, representing Gilmore Car Museum on Hickory Road, was granted permission to put up an additional display and storage facility. Because the museum is a Planned Unit Development (PUD), any change to the plan requires an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The building, an addition to an existing structure, and with an octagonal shape, will house 15 cars, now in storage where they cannot be seen. The bam will be completed and ready for use next year. Kollin said in the future, more improve­ ments arc planned. There arc big drcams for the museum." he said. • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkins of Balti­ more Township applied for a home occupa­ tion permit in an agriculture residential (AR) zone to operate a small engine repair business. Several conditions were attached to the approval. Kinney said he wanted to be assured applicants understand the re­ strictions connected with the operation of such a business. The owners must not attempt to expand into additional buildings or add new struc­ tures on the site, add water or septic facili­ ties to the work area, must keep equipment inside the work area, must not store extra parts or equipment in the yard, may have only limited display of equipment near the road, and must have have a fenced in area to screen the activity and noise. Wilkins was limited to repair of air cooled engines only. • A one hour videotape on hydological features of Michigan was shown. One com­ ment made in the video was that no master plan should be completed without consider­ ing the kind of soils under the area planned for. This is because of the kinds of impacts various uses, including residential, indus­ trial and commercial, which arc best placed in areas where certain soils will best ser'e those uses. Time was spent defining wetlands, use­ ful because of the many wetlands in Barry County. Various types of septic systems and consideration of water sources for drinking water were also factors planners should be aware of when planning is being done. • Discussion of the Open Space Commu­ nity continued from the previous meeting. The public hearing date set for the ordi­ nance section is Oct. 17. As state law defines the development op­ tion, the owner can ask for clustering of the same number of houses, which would now be allowed on the total acreage, for the goal of preserving the open space for common use of the residents. The development can retain as much as 50 percent of the total area in open space. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus said the Barry-Eaton District Health Department has asked that all pro­ posed sites in an Open Space Development be perked prior to approval by the Planning Commission, rather than three sites per plan. If a community allows homes on two acres, and a parcel of 50 acres is proposed for an OSC. 25 homes could be clustered in one part of the area. If the ordinance allows homes on one acre in a particular zone, then a request could be made to cluster 50 homes together on half acre lots to preserve 25 acres. This would be allowed only if the health department approves the well and septic potential of these lots. Smaller parcels of five or 10 acres might not be good candidates for clustering to create open space, but they might still pre­ serve open vistas, or corridors, slopes, bluffs, or features as common land. "There is a critical amount of space, which is at­ tractive to a developer." McManus ac­ knowledged. On a parcel of a certain acreage, if 50 percent of the area was left in shared com­ mon community owned space, this meant clustering on individual lots of about three per acre, although in reality, probably this could not work in practice unless public utilities were supplied. This is because the Health Department rarely can find enough space for a structure, a well and septic sys­ tem. with a possible second septic site on less than 3/4 acre. The option of privately owned commu­ nity septic systems was discussed. This op­ tion could allow tighter clustering on a par­ cel and leave more open space as common land. Regular maintenance of such systems is critical, it was pointed out. and a commu­ nity agreement must be well designed to as­ sure responsibility for it. Commisisoner Jim Alden explained that he favors consideration of privately owned community septic systems, and his view had been incorrectly conveyed in a Banner article published the same day. Commissioner Jan McKcough said there are problems with community systems which arc privately owned by the people in the development. Costs for maintenance of all septic systems is expected to go up dra­ matically in the future. There is a fear that See COMMISSION, page 17 Post office wants more boxes at curb by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Post Office is launching a program to have all mailboxqs mounted and at the curb where there is no sidewalk within the city. Kim Stiles, director ot customer service for the postal service, told the City Council Monday night that putting mail boxes at the curb in the absence of sidewalks would save money, make the service more effi­ cient and better ensure the safely of Hast­ ings' seven mail carriers. She said the local postal service sent out letters to homes in the city al the beginning of September and since then has rec* /cd only four negative responses. Stiles said all residents who don't 1 ive sidewalks in front of their homes are being asked to make the move. She said those who plead economic hardship can have the postal service install the mailbox for them free of charge. “We want to work with our customers, not upset them." she explained. Mayor Frank Campbell’s response was less than enthusiastic. “I’ve been here at City Hall for 22 y *ars and all of a sudden there’s a problem?” It was noted later in the meeting that Campbell does not have a sidewalk in front of his house. Stiles said the problem has not occurred suddenly. She commented that the postal routes in Hastings have been inefficient, and reasons for the move are that the U.S. Postal Service must spend money wisely and make sure its employees are not unduly exposed to health and welfare hazards. She said a carrier walking on uneven ground or surfaces for years likely will develop prob­ lems with feet and legs. Furthermore, in the winter carriers have to walk through snow­ drifts in yards or on the street to deliver mail, which isn’t safe. Police Chief Jerry Sarver asked about people who park cars in front of mail boxes. Stiles replied that in her 17 years of de­ livering mail, she hr- n’t seen that yet as a continuing problem. City Manager Jeff Mansfield asked about occasions when snowplows throw snow and knock over mail boxes, which would be more frequent with more boxes at the curb. Hk- said it’s likely the city then will no longer replace the boxes. Nevertheless, the program is expected to implemented in Hastings soon. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Adopted an ordinance that will allow crisis shelter homes to be given special use permits to locale within the city limits. This action paves the way for Green Gables. Barry County’s first domestic violence sheher. Julie DeBoer, director of the county's victims advocate program, said after the or­ dinance adoption, in appreciation. “I’d like to thank the council for doing the right thing.” The council “fast tracked” the proposed ordinance to get it in operation as quickly as possible. • Has the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance that would enable the Planning C <mmission to allow church accessory b Idings to exceed standard sizes under s - cial use permits. The proposed ordi­ n nee also would help resolve some con­ flicts in parking at apartment zones. • Awarded Lakeland Asphalt Corp, of Springfield. Mich., the bid for bituminous asphalt paving of South Jefferson Street from Shriner to Nelson, at a cost of $8,287.50. The paving became necessary after installation of an eight-inch water main. • Accepted the bid of $2,500 from Dixon Engineering of Lake Odessa for engineer­ ing services for recoating the water storage tank. • Agreed to permit the March of Dimes organization to use Fish Hatchery Park April 26,2003, for the annua) “WalkAmerica” fund-raiser. • Heard Campbell read a proclamation honoring the 100th birthday Friday, Sept. 27, of Bert Richmond. The mayor said Richmond was the third centenarian to be so honored this year in Hastings. • Held a workshop on health care insur­ ance with John and Rita Light of the Stellar Group and Michelle Tellier of Blue Cross/Bluc Shield. Native American rituals shown at Charlton Park pow wow by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Visitors to Charlton Park last weekend got a glimpse of some of the rituals of Michigan's first inhabitants — the Native Americans, or Indians. Many Indians from many tribes gathered for the Frank Bush Memorial “Walk in the Spirit” pow wow. Non-Indian people or “Chimokemon” were invited to observe and participate in much of the ceremony. Some of the traditions and rituals, however, were restricted to the Indians and the Chi­ mokemon were asked to observe in silence. The pow wow wa.*. held in the public area between the saw mill and the Upjohn barn. The scene was a mixture of modern technology and traditional Indian lifestyles. The camping area was filled with state-ofthe-art campers and trailers and more tradi­ tional tents. Food vendors sold Indian foods and Indian crafts. An open structure called the “Cedar House” was the center of the activities. It was a round simple shelter covered with ce­ dar boughs. It served as a shaded area for the drummers, singers, elders and the mas­ ter ceremonies. The Cedar House was surrounded by the inner circle, which was delineated from the spectators by a single strand of rope. There were four breaks in the rope circle forming four “doors” or “gates” for the four direc­ tions. This inner circle was where the danc­ ing took place. The Indian dancers could enter the circle from different gates but the Chimokemon were asked to enter and exit only from the eastern gate. The master of cetemonics asked that spectators not sit in front of the gates and keep them open so the spirits could enter and exit the inner cir­ cle. The Grand Entry was at 1 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Indians entered the inner circle carrying staffs lined with eagle feath­ ers representing different tribes and flags for U.S. military encounters. The U.S. flag was posted and the pledge was said. The Canadian flag also was posted. There were several dances honoring dif­ ferent people and different occasions. Dur­ ing intertribal dances, anyone, even the Chimokemon. could dance. Some dances were reserved for the women. Men were asked to stand and remove their hats. One dance for (he women was called the “jingle cone.” The ladies wore dresses on which were hung conical shaped bells. Some dresses had 365 bells and weighed 35 pounds. The soft ringing of the bells sounded like rain pelting the ground. This was considered a medicinal dance. During one dance, an eagle feather fell off a dancer’s regalia. All action stopped as the Indians performed an Eagle recovery ceremony. The master of ceremonies ex­ plained the fallen feather represented a fallen warrior and all stood silently as the ceremony was performed. No pictures were allowed at this time. The men did a “sneak up dance." which represented an Indian sneaking up on someone, perhaps to steal a horse or a wife. The dancers moved about the inner circle and hid behind a feather fan or a turtle-shell shield. Carolyn Bush (left) from Gun Lake and Mirah Austin from Holland are two or the jingle cone dancers The dance is considered a medicinal dance with the jingle cones sounding like rain drops. A jingle cone dress may have 365 cones and weigh 35 pounds. A turtle -shell shield is part of this Indian’s regalia as he joins in the Grand Entry to the pow wow. During the “sneak up dance", the men go through the motions of sneak­ ing up on prey or on enemies. Ninc-year-old Angus Bush did a hoop dance. He interlocked small hoops around his arms and legs and was able to display 15 at the end of the dance. Some of the Indians wore traditional In­ dian regalia made of buck skin and deco­ rated with feathers. Others wore very con­ temporary garb. And many wore a combi­ nation. The dancers had many different hair styles. Many men and women wore their hair in braids. Some had very contemporary coiffeurs. Throughout the pow wow, homage was made to the Creator, the Circle of Oneness, elders and traditions. The Eagle Staffs and the American flags are carried in as part of the Grand En­ try. The Indians have a special reverence for the eagle feather and pay deference to the American flag. The tribe elders are honored for their wisdom and experience. �Pane 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26. 20C2 ■ r 16TTCRS from our readers -—- Civil case was really a crime for prosecutor To the editor. After reading your front page article about Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill requesting funds for more personnel. I felt it necessary to make the public aware of more information. Toward the end of your article, you wrote about my contact w'ith the Barry County Board of Commissioners concern­ ing the prosecutor s actions toward my fam­ ily and me. You then printed his explana­ tion of his lack of action in the criminal ac­ tivities of the party in question. 1 want to make clear that Mr. McNeill’s claims that his office has not been con­ tacted since the year 2000 are untrue. His office has been contacted on multiple occa­ sions by both myself and my attorney han­ dling this matter, the latest being phone contact in July of 2002. That is how we know his reason for not prosecuting. He claimed he could not gl a conviction. It also explains why he kr so much about this case. I was the one io made contact with his office in Ju» of 2002, after I received the court judgmen in civil court. I was offering him another op­ portunity to prosecute this case because it was repeatedly staled by different attorneys that this was a criminal matter and should be prosecuted as such. He declined through an associate. When I requested this in writ­ ing, it was refused and was told that I al­ ready had all what I was going to get If Mr. McNeil is indeed not aware of the multiple contact attempts by both myself and my attorney, then that shows very poor communication between him and his asso­ ciates. Mr. McNeill also called into question my credibility and the credibility of the wit­ nesses in this case. What he doesn’t say is that we had extensive documentation back­ ing up all statements. Documentation in­ cluding'rental storage, reports from a pri­ vate investigator who is an ex-state trooper, letters from the woman herself showing premeditation, my receipts received at time of purchase containing serial numbers, statements from the perpetrators them­ selves admitting to illegally removing our possessions (she used her children, who ad­ mitted to knowing this was wrong to help, herself admitting to taking some of the ’ ms. and deceiving a perfect stranger in and Rapids to help transport). I took this matter to civil court because i r. McNeill refused to prosecute. The civil c urt had no trouble finding our evidence and witnesses credible and awarded me 100% of my claim. The court gave her 60 days to return our possessions. She thumbed her nose at the ruling. It now has turned into a money judgment that is uncol­ lectible because she knows how to work the system. This is a pattern she has demon­ s ated repeatedly, and one that Mr. McNeill has the opportunity to stop at rela­ tively little cost to the citizens of this county. In conclusion. I want to point out that Mr. McNeill was wTiling to prosecute based on her false and unsupported accusations against me and others, all of which he re­ scinded or lost in court. A partial list in­ cludes stalking charges against two other individuals and domestic violence charges. The prosecutor said he cannot get in­ volved in any individual's civil agenda. I don’t see where filing false police reports, perjury in court, purposely misleading the prosecutor's office, stealing phone service, assault and stealing my children's child support checks and Christmas gifts consti­ tute a civil agenda. By not prosecuting this individual, Mr. McNeill has demonstrated abuse of discretion, that he is willing to al­ low domestic violence in some situations, and that this behavior is acceptable in Barry County. 1 want my children to learn that everyone is responsible for their actions, but that is not the message that they arc getting when individuals are allowed to go unprosccutcd for criminal behavior. Dan Fighter, Nashville Rep. Newell doesn’t deserve ‘slams’ To the editor: As the election nears, we once again are being bombarded with negativity. 87th District State Rep. Candidate Re­ becca Lukasiewicz and her family continue to "slam” Representative Gary Newell for everything from the economy to the being solely responsible for the Sept. 11 catastro­ phe. 1 wish that Rebecca Lukasiewicz would focus on her qualifications instead of slam- U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. , U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Trcur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raydum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County) Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ming our current state representative, who has done an outstanding job for Barry and Ionia counties. Representative Newell stood up to the governor and fought for our local funding. He has passed several pieces of legislation that helps to make our state a safer place to raise our families and has fought to make sure that our tax dollars are well spent. Rebecca Lukasiewicz docs not even cur­ rently live in our state. She works in Illinois and her tax dollars arc supporting Illinois. Due to our state's current budget woes, our state could certainly use her tax dollars bet­ ter than Illinois. If she cares so much for our state and wants to represent our values, maybe she should live here so she knows what the issues of this district really are. I am supporting Representative Gary Newell for re-election in November and hope you will join me. Gary lives in dis­ trict, goes to church in our district and he himself is at oqr local events, listening to the concerns of Che voters. ” Timothy Boucher, Nashville Care for our elders is important To the editor: I attended the "Walk in The Spirit" Pow Wow this past weekend al Charlton Park, where it was wonderful to experience the honor and respect accorded Io the "ciders'" there, but also sad to think how rare this is in our modern American society. Nonetheless, I think our community as a whole would probably agree that the qual­ ity of care of our elders residing here in Barry County at home'and in skilled nurs­ ing facilities is of utmost importance. Quality care in these nursing facility set­ tings is provided by skilled .staff, including hard-working certified nursing assistants. Our nation is experiencing a shortage of these skilled personnel, which can directly affect quality of care of our elderly. Some of the reasons for this shortage include an aging work force, poor working conditions, low wages and mandatory overtime. There is legislation pending in the U.S. Senate and the House to deal with the issue of mandatory overtime specifically. The "Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2002." SB1686/HR3238. would ban any hospital or other health care provider (ex­ cept nursing homes) that receives Medicare funding from requiring nurses to work in excess of 1) Their scheduled work shift or duty period; 2) 12 hours in a 24-hour pe­ riod, or 3) 80 hours in a consecutive 14-day period except in cases of emergency as de­ clared by the federal government or appro­ priate stale or local government. Nurses would be able to volunteer to work longer hours if they wished. The bill was introduced in the House by Reps. Pete Start (D-Calif.) and Steve LaTourette (K-Ohio), and in the Senate by Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass) and Edward Kennedy (D-Mass). The AFSCME Union Local #2742 at Thomapple Manor is preparing to enter ne­ gotiations for a new contract, which will take up not only the contentious issue of mandatory overtime, but many other im­ portant contract articles as well. There are legitimate concerns on both sides of these issues, and hopefully by using caring, crea­ tive and open-minded problem solving to resolve these issues, we can continue as skilled professionals to provide quality care to our ciders. Corinne Turner, Union Local #2742 Delton A vote for Posthumus supports life To the editor: As president of Barry County Right to Life, as a mother and as a child of God, I cannot remain silent in the days ahead. The election for governor is crucial. We have only one real choice - Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus - and we must see that he is elected to continue the trend of reducing the number of abortions per­ formed in Michigan. If Jennifer Granholm is elected governor, the number of abortions performed in the state of Michigan will most likely increase and many precious lives will be lost When considering candidates running for political office, voters usually pick a candi­ date whose views most closely mirror their own. Some people base their decision on a myriad of views and issues while others decide whom to vote for based on a single issue that they feel is of top priority. I have always tried to look at all the issues when selecting a candidate, but my final decision is made largely based on “life” issues. Granholm has an utterly callous disre­ gard for human life. Granholm is endorsed by EMILY”s List, an extreme pro-abortion group that works hard to funnel money into The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. the pockets of female Democratic candi­ dates who agree with their radical pro-abor­ tion positions such as government funded abortion on demand. Granholm will seek to use your tax dollars to pay for abortions. Granholm will be sure to veto any pro-life legislation. In November, I will cast my vote for gov­ ernor in favor of Posthumus because of one issue, his unwavering stand for human life. Lt. Governor Posthumus has received the endorsement of Right to Life of Michigan Political Action Committee and is a strong voice for those who cannot speak for them­ selves. As governor. Posthumus will surely guide and pursue legislation respecting the sanctity of life. As in the past. Posthumus will oppose any attempt to allow taxpayerfunded abortions. Finally. Posthumus will, if elected governor, continue to make sure that women are given the information to help them make an informed decision con­ cerning their child. If there is a single issue on which to base your vote, this is iL We must speak for those wl»o don’t have a voice. Martha Stoetzel, Hastings CORRECTIONS Due Io a reporter’s typographical error, the name of Avis Gcren was spelled incor­ rectly in an article last week about the Barry Counly/Hastings CROP Walk. Be­ cause of incorrect information supplied to the Banner, the names of Joan Hudson and Delores Knoll also were misspelled. Due to a production error, the wrong cutline was placed below the photo of CROP walkers Ruth and Leland Turner, the couple under the umbrella. A letter to the editor irom Nancy Ham­ mond. published in last week's banner, was responding to a previous letter from Justine McLean, not James and Ruth Pino, though the position of the latter two letters was very similar. Il was Mrs. McLean who re­ ferred to President Bush. Vice President Cheney and Defense Secretary Rusmfcld as a “trio of evil." *1ku. PUBLIC OPINION: Hastings Banner How to reduce deer crashes? Studies arc being conducted on car-deer traffic accidents. What do you think is the best way to cut down on such crashes in Barry County? Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 put*sr*dby Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Seeretary fTreasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. 'rtxjng (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Duve Jewell. Charlotte: Sue Fniin, Rural Hastings: Kelly Czinder, Rural Hastings: Tess Fry klind, Hastings: BUI Boors ma, Grand Rapids: DebSeeber, Hastiings: “1 would think that we motorists should be better trained in defensive driving techniques.” “We just have to drive more cautiously and be alert at dusk and dawn when the deer arc moving about. I agree there are too many.” “I like to watch the deer around my house, but there are too many. I think we should increase the number of does hunters can get dur­ ing hunting season.” “1 would say slow down and be more cautious about your driving. Keep your eyes on the road, not the ste­ reo.” “If you see one you’ve really got to be about your wits. I don't think there's anything a driver can do. They scare me if they’re out on the road. 1 slow down.” “I’m a deer lover. But I think we should eliminate some of the deer. My truck was hit twice by deer last year, once in town. I think people feeding them in town shouldn’t do it — it draws the deer into town.” 4 « Classified ads accepted Monday through Ridey Bam to5 30pm .Saturdays8 30am. wNoon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 28. 2002 - Page 5 Four state-wide ballot proposals to be decided Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MRRK D. CHRISTENSEN of Edward Jones and Co. Annuities can help build retirement savings If you're already contributing to a 401 (k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, that's great. But you may need to sock away even more - and one way of doing that is by investing in an annuity. Annuities offer a variety of benefits, including the following: Tax-deferred growth of earnings - When you invest in a deferred annuity, you pay no taxes on your eamings until withdrawal, so your money will grow faster than it would if placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. However, if you make withdrawals before you reach age 59­ 1/2, you may have to pay a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. plus an additional sales charge. High contribution limits - You can basi­ cally invest almost any amount into an annuity, although some restrictions do apply. 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(Proposal pro­ vided under Public Act 396 of 2002.) • PROPOSAL 02-3: A proposal to amend the state constitution to grant state classified employees the constitutional right to col­ lective bargaining with binding arbitration. (Proposal provided under an initiative peti­ tion filed with the Secretary of State on July 8. 2002.) • PROPOSAL 02-4: A proposed consti­ tutional amendment to allocate the “to­ bacco settlement revenue” received by the state from cigarette manufacturers. (Pro­ posal provided under an initiative petition filed with the Secretary of State on July 8. The first proposal would: • Eliminate the "straight party" vote op­ tion on partisan general election ballots. • Require the Secretary of State's office to obtain training reports from local elec­ tion officials. • Require registered voters who do not appear on registration list to show picture identification before voting a challenged ballot. • Require expedited canvass if presiden­ tial vote margin is less than 25,000. • Require ballot counting equipment to screen ballots for voting errors to ensure the accurate tabulation of absentee ballots and permit voters in polls to correct errors. • Provide penalties for stealing campaign signs or accepting payment for campaign work while being paid as a public em­ ployee to perform election dutie*.. The second ballot proposal would authorize bonds for sewage treatment works, storm water and water pollution projects. The proposal would: • Authorize the State of Michigan to bor­ row a sum not to exceed Si billion to im­ prove the quality of the waters of the state by financing sewage treatment works pro­ jects, storm water projects and water pollu­ tion projects. • Authorize the state to issue general ob­ ligation bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the state for the payment of princi­ ple and interest on the bonds. • Provide for repayment of the bonds from the general fund of the state The third proposal would grant state classified employees the constitutional right to collective bargaining with binding arbitration. The proposed constitutional amendment *vould: • Grant state classified employees, in ap­ propriate bargaining units determined by the Civil Service Commission, the right to elect bargaining representatives for the pur­ pose of collective bargaining with the state employer. • Require the stale to bargain in good faith for the purpose of reaching a binding collective bargaining agreement with any elected bargaining representatives over wages, hours, pensions and other terms and conditions of employment. • Extend the bargaining representatives the right to submit any unresolved disputes over the terms of a collective bargaining agreement to binding arbitration 30 days after the start of negotiations. The fourth proposal would reallocate the state tobacco settlement revenue it has re­ ceived. The proposed constitutional amendment would: • Annually allocate on a permanent basis 90% (approximately $297 million) of "to­ bacco settlement revenue" received by stale from cigarette manufacturers as follows: $151.8 million to non-profit hospitals, li­ censed nursing homes, licensed hospices, nurse practitioners, school-linked health centers and Healthy Michigan Foundation; $102.3 million to fund programs to reduce tobacco use. Health and Aging Research Development Initiative, Tobacco-Free Fu­ tures Fund, Council of Michigan Founda­ tions and Nurses Scholarship Program; and $42.9 million to the Elder Prescription Drug Program. • Guarantee recipients funding at 2001 appropriation levels plus additional state funds on an escalating basis for non-profit hospitals, licensed nursing homes, licensed hospices and nurse practitioners. All four proposals will appear on the Nov. 5 general election ballot along with Democratic and Republican Party candi­ dates for governor, U.S. senator, congress­ man, state representative, state senator and county -'ommissioner. Two ballot proposals, one to force state lawmakers to vote on their pay raises and another to establish a recreation fund, were both approved in the Aug. 6 primary elec­ tion. J-Ad Graphics Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Gayle Welz. North of Hamap on M-43 “People who know us, know our whole family loves soccer. It’s a great sport, but accidents can happen. That’s why we’re glad we have Dr. Smendik and the Pennock Walk-In Clinic so close by. Dr. Smendik cares for our whole family, knows our histories, listens to our needs and treats us like his only patients. After hours and weekends, when accidents always seem to happen, we go to the Pennock Walk-In Clinic. Whether it’s a cut on the chin or a possible broken bone, the Pennock Walk-In Clinic is fabulous, backed by a full emergency department, surgeons and specialists nearby to handle practically anything. I don’t know why anyone in our area would go anywhere else!” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, pro­ fessional and progressive care. To leam more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at 945-1749. Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83* lb the editor: I couldn’t agree more with Lorraine Buchanans letter in last week’s Banner. It’s just not fair that prison is such a crap­ py place. No comfortable beds, hot tasty meals or soft toilet paper. How would you feel if you raped some little girl, or beat some old person to death for their Social Security check, and then had to go to prison? You’d have every right to whine about sub-luxurious conditions! Lorraine slates the prisons are full of beer drinkers and fornicators, neither of which I knew were illegal. You could then assume that prison "personnel” also includes jay walkers, litterbugs, tattletales, people who fill their gas tanks on ozone action days, and don’t forget those very dangerous peo­ ple who tear off the ‘Under penalty of law. do not remove this tag” tag. This leaves no room for the nice child molesters and murderers. As Lorraine feels their pain, she should show how much she cares by allowing them to come live with her. Maybe they could babysit her children while she champions their cause. I’m tired of everyone defending the inno­ cent. Crime victims deserve what they get and inmates deserve an enjoyable prison experience. Cathy Cole. Hastings The Barry County Community Mental Health Authority will take part in the na­ tion-wide Depression Screening Day pro­ gram Thursday. Oct. 10. People who are having a difficult time and are not currently receiving mental health services can get free screenings from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on a walk-in basis in the Pennock Pro­ fessional building. 915W. Green St.. Suite 103. The Menial Health Authority urges area residents to get their depression and anxiety scores in a free program that will teach them about depression and anxiety. Some 17 to 20 million Americans are af­ fected by depression each year. Most indi­ viduals think that they know only "a little" or "almost nothing" about the illness, ac­ cording to the National Mental Health As­ sociation. People also can suffer from anxi­ ety disorders, which tend to go undiag­ nosed as their physical illnesses mask or distract attention from the underlying or co­ occurring psychiatric condition. On Na­ tional Mental health officials say Americans regularly leam their cholesterol and blood pressure numbers, but they rarely consider being tested for depression or anxiety. The American Anxiety Disorders Asso­ ciation reports. "Depression and anxiety go together in the elderly, as they do in the young, with almost half of those with major depression also meeting the criteria for anxiety and about one-quarter of those with anxiety meeting criteria for major depres­ sion." Americans too often arc embarrassed to bring up the issue and their doctor's don't ask. Also, many Americans with physical illness such as heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer are at greater risk for develop­ ing depression. Depression is not a normal part of aging. Depression is a medical condition that in­ volves feelings of sadness, loss of pleasure in usual activities and hopelessness. Gener­ alized Anxiety Disorder, which involves constant worry over everyday things is of­ ten accompanied by physical complaints such as nausea or sweating and interferes with daily functioning. Individuals can take the first step toward getting help or can just check their emo­ tional health by attending the free, anony­ mous screenings. They can call Kori Zim­ merman or Emily Whisncr at (269) 948­ 8041 for more information. They will have the opportunity to complete a written screening test, hear an educational presen­ tation, and talk individually with a mental health professional. “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” NOW HIRING Inmates deserve a good time in prison Free depression screenings to be offered Oct. 10 exeeneNceo drivers It’s Our Pledge. OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-MSMORE RAY |m»«7-3T2»l Pennock Partner, Welz Family, Middleville, MI Douglas Smendik, M.D., Family Practitioner Pennock HEALTH (|^)SERV1CES > , ol0fession»l, progress/,,, Ortner, in P"‘°° 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM I I �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26. 2002 Luella G. Morgan DELTON - Luella G. Morgan, age 83. of Delton passed away Sept. 24, 2002. Mrs. Morgan was bom in Newberry. Mich, on July 28. 1919. the daughter of William and Opal (Wood) Verrett. -he enjoyed making crafts, crocheting and reading. Mrs. Morgan was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, the Son shiners Group, and the Willing Workers Sunday School class. For over 10 years she was a cook at the Delton Kellogg Schools. In 1936 she married Leslie Morgan, and he preceded her in death in 1981. She is survived by sons: Ronald and Bonnie Morgan of Delton, Terry Morgan and Mary Ludwig of Richland, and Dennis and Kay Morgan of Delton; a daughter-in­ law, Jane Morgan of Richland; a sister, Joyce (Elmer) Dilno of Cedar Creek; 13 grandchildren and several great and great tea. Obit aattes great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gerald Morgan in 1986; grandsons, Gerald, Randy and Blake Morgan; a brother. Eugene Pickle; sisters. Mary Gilson and JoAnn Keagle; step sis­ ters, Lucille Watson and Cora Sivits; and a step brother Paul Pickle. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday. Sept. 27, 2002 at I p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Pastor Daniel Hoffman, officiating. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund will be appreciated. =11 "I. More Obituaries on Page 16 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.; Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.: Confession Satur­ day 3'30-4:15 pan. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mrch. W. Clayton Garrison, Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 im.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 aun. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pjn. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smi*. Phone 367-4061 Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of MUI SO Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Pible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion: 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 'North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11:00 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens anu Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor DavH Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 am.; Wor­ ship 11:00 am.; Evening Service at 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 pm. J QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am.-11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Donen Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday A G unday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9*30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 pm. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pm. Wednesday. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday, 7 pm.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer, 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 6:00 pm. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service: 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service: 7.-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley Hig> School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 1030 am.. 6.00 pm. Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-5I7-I52-I8O6. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. This information on worship services is y. provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.LC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescnpoons" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. \ 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan f BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Min­ ister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philipptans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10*00 am; Worship 11:00 am.. 6.-00 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 am Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood Su Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Summer Worship Schedule Worship Ser­ vice from 8:45-9:50 am. 10:00­ 10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages and our second Worship Ser­ vice is from 11:00 am.-12:l5 pm. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship services and Sunday Scboot Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kid’s Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to wor­ shipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Convene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday. Sept. 26 3:30-430 pm. Clapper Kids (Handbells); 5:45-7:00 pm. Grace Notes (Handbells); 7:00 pm. Crossways Bible Study. Fri­ day. Sept. 27 - 4:30 p.m. until 11:00 am. Saturday. Middle School Planning Retreat Satur­ day. Sept. 28 - 10:00-2.00 p.m.. Vision Tream Advisors Work­ shop; 8:00 pm. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. Sept. 29 - 8:00 & 10: 45 am. Worship; 9:30 am. Sunday School. Welcome to Caiechumenate; 12:30 pm. Thriven! Info Seminar (AAL). Tuesday, Oct I - 7:00 pm. Worship Com­ mittee; 7:00 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Oct 2 HKX) am. Wordwatchen; 7X» pm. Wonhip; 8:00 pm. The Wxy. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floon. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshmenu. IOXX) am. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumrn. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries. Thursday. Sept 26 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Adult Ed­ ucation Room; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal - Sanctutry. Fri­ day. Sept 27 - 6:00 pm. Menden Dinner and Program - Dining Room. Saturday. Sept 28 - 8:30 a.m.-3:30 pm. Church Officer Development Workshop, spon­ sored by the Presbytery of Lake Michigan. Sunday. Sept 29 - To­ day is Bible Presentation Sunday and Reception of New Members. 8:30 am. Chancel Choir, 9:00 am. Traditional Worship - in Sanctuary; 9:20 am. Children's Worship; 10:00 am Coffee Hour - Dining Room; 10:10 a.m. Sun­ day Church School for all ages; 11: 20 a.m. Contemporary Wor­ ship. 1130 a.m. Children's Wor­ ship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 1130 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Sept 30 - 9:15 a.m. Staff meets for prayer and plan­ ning. Tuesday. Oct. I - 6:15 am. Men's Bible Study - Lounge; 9:30 am Lydia Circle - Lounge. Wednesday. Oct. 2 - 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Class­ room. KALAMAZOO - Madeline V. (Stanton) Ellis-Bowers, age 85. of Kalamazoo and formally of Hastings, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002 at her residence. She was bom Nov. 28, 1916 in Dowling, MI, the daughter of Bert and Vida (Lashel) Stanton. She attended school in Dowling and graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1934. Madeline married William D. Ellis Oct. 24. 1936 and he died April 16, 1975. She married William Bowers May 22, 1976 and he died July 10, 1995, also preceding in death was a daughter Nancy, her parents, and 10 siblings. Madeline dedicated her life to her family, her church and her community. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings, St. Thomas More in Kalamazoo. Madeline has lived at the Woodside Friendship Village since 1998. Surviving arc daughters. Mary (Glenn) Gurd of Nashville. Margaret (Marshall) Schofield of Essex, CT, Barbara (Robert) Cretz of Mendon. MI, Catherine Ellis and Alma Muxlow of Kalamazoo; sons. William (Shirley) Ellis of Chelsea. MI. James (Patsy) Ellis of Chester Ct., Raymond Ellis of Hastings; 19 grandchil­ dren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great­ great grandchildn^t; many nieces, nephews and cousins. . In recognition of her lifelong devotion to children, donations may be made to the Clubhouse after school program, (P.O. Box 13P, Centerbrook, CT. 06409), or St. Rose of Lima School. (805 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, MI 49058) or Diabetes Education Scholarship Fund. CO. (Three Rivers Area Hospital, 1111 W. Broadway, Three Rivers, MI 49093). A Funeral Mass was held Monday, Sept 23, 2002 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiated. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements are made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Denise Marie Wells VERMONTVILLE - Denise Mine Wells went home to her loving Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday. Sept. 23, 2002. Mrs. Wells was born March 10. 1952, in Detroit Mich. She moved to the Vermontville area in 1980 and proceeded to make the entire community her friend. Helping others was her greatest pleasure including. Christmas baskets, Vermontville Fire and Ambulance as a First Responder, room Mom. baseball Mom, many will remember her years as at the Ole Cookstove alongside her husband Nyle, and the list goes on. She is survived by her best friend and husband Nyle; children, Annie Wells of Lansing, Ryan (Michelle) Wells of Charlotte, Dena Burton of Lansing; the joy of her life five grandchildren. Ravin, Kali, Brian. Austin. Cameron; parents. Fred and Maryann Gagne; sisters, Peggy (Gary) Peterman. Teresa (Bryan) Hall. Eva (Mark) Wozniac. Maryann (Terry) Walter, broth­ ers. Paul and Freddy Gagne; father-in-law. Laws Carroll; mother-in-law. Phyllis Wells; sister-in-laws, Sally (Steve) Remple; broth­ er-in-law, Robert (Sandi) Wells; sister-in­ law, Faith (Chris) McDowell; grandfather, William Skelly; special aunt and uncle. Betty and Sterling Wells; 23 nieces and nephews, as well as an innumerable host of friends. She was preceded in death by her son David in 1976. Visitation will be Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. Charlotte, Mich. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. 2002 at Pray Funeral home. Rev. Glenn Litchfield and Rev. Don Roscoe officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, Mich. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Community Church Building Fund. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Vienna (Sue) Sylvia St. Martin, age 88. of Hastings, died Monday. Sept. 23. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom July 15. 1914 in Eben Junction. Mich., the daughter of Mathew and Anna (Lehtikangas) Tervo. Sue married Henry (Hank) St. Martin on Feb. 2, 1932. He preceded her in death on Nov. 14. 1985. They moved to Hastings in 1956 to own and operate Barry County Redi-Mix. Also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Einer Tervo, Ellen Maki. George Tervo, Herman Tervo. Esther Tervo, Matt Tervo, Charlie Tervo. Leslie Tervo, and Marion Tervo; granddaughter, Jill Jacobs; and great-granddaughter. Kaylee Grygera. She is survived by a daughter. Janet (Ronald) Christensen of Racine. Wise.; grandson, Steven (Dawn) Christensen and children of Germantown, Wise.; great­ grandchildren, Gary and Kendra, and Laurie (Tim) Grygera and children. Jordan and Noel; and grandson. Brian Christensen, all of Racine, Wise. Son, Richard (Barbara) St. Martin of Merrillville. Ind.; grandchildren, Deborah (Dennis) Harvoth; great-grandchildren, Daniel and David of Portage, hid.; £Mdson Gordon (Sue) St. Martin of Lowell, Ind.; great-grandchildren, Gregory, Jeffrey, Nicholas; grandson. Garry (Gina) St. Martin of Merrillville, Ind.; great-grandson, Clayton; and granddaughter, Diane (Dennis) Palkovitch. Daughter, Patricia (Parti) and husband. Fred Jacobs of Hastings, Mich.; grandchil­ dren Jennifer (Dave) Yonker of Hastings, Carrie (Jason) Lara bee; great-grandchil­ dren Nicholas and Abigail of Hastings; grandson, Jonathon Jacobs of Delton, Mich. Merle (Pat) and Esther St. Martin, broth­ er and sister-in-law; Clayton (Dick) and Myrtle St. Martin of Munising. Mich., brother and sister-in-law; and Dorothy (Dot) and Jim Oas of Everett, Wash., sister and brother-in-law. Also many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was an avid reader, enjoyed her TV programs, knitting and played bridge Tuesday afternoons with her friends. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Hospital Guild #40 and American Legion Auxiliary. She spent some winters in Florida and Arizona. Memorials may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church or the Michigan Heart Association. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday. Sept. 26, 2002. 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be al Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home. Eleanor (Ellie) Villerot (Gulch) SOUTH LYONS - Mrs. Eleanor (Ellie) Villerot (Gulch), age 71, of South Lyons (summer residence - Sandy Pines) went to be with her Lord Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents Delia and Ernest Friend and one sister, Thela slater. She is survived by her husband, Russell Villerot; her children. Mark (Jeanie) Gulch of Baldwin, Walter (Beth) Gulch of Middleville, Sue (Terry) Shaffer of Wyoming; her step-children, Russell (Phyllis) Villerot of Brighton, Richard (Sandy) Villerot of South Lyons. Roger (Annette) Villerot of Fowlerville, and David Villerot of Howell; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris (Russell) Haase, Betty (Jake) VanDyke; one brother. William (Marian) Friend; a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Wednesday. Sept. 25, 2002. Pastor Kyle DeYoung offi­ ciated. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. The family suggests donations to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKutper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Forrest Johnson, age 89. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Sept. 18. 2002 at his residence. He was bom May 6. 1913 in Orangeville Township, the son of Adrain and Lula (Townsend) Johnson. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. Forrest married Phyllis E. Tyler, June 30. 1944 and she died May 2. 1985. Mr. Johnson worked for Homer McKibbin in the onion fields, he hauled cedar posts, worked at Hastings Manufacturing Co., and for many years was engaged in fanning, raising cattle, com. wheal, and other farm crops. He was a mechanic for family members who raced cars al Hastings Speedway and other speed­ ways. Forrest was a former member of the Hastings and Florida Moose Lodge. VFW. He loved going mushrooming, fishing, and hunting. Surviving are sons. Joe (Sheila) Johnson of Hastings, Jack Johnson of Hastings, step-son. Mike Smith of Orangeville, nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one niece and and three nephews; in-laws. Bud Tyler and Bonna lyier. Graveside services were held Saturday. Sept 21.2002 m IT Township Cemetery. Rev. George Speas officiated. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. |Connie Mac Taylor| GRAND RAPIDS - Connie Mae Taylor, age 51. of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday. Sept. 17. 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Taylor was bom on Nov. 8. 1950 in Washington, D.C.. the daughter of Erwin and Betty (Woodard) Davis. She was raised -in the Washington, D.C. area and attended the Congress Heights School, Kramer Jr. High School and Chamberlin Vocational High School. She went on to attend Grand Rapids Junior College and received a degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley College. She was married to Robert S. Taylor Sr.. The marriage ended in divorce. She was employed as a social worker for the State of Michigan for several years. She attended the Resurrection Life Full Gospel Church in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Taylor is survived by daughters. Lisa J. Reidt of Cadillac and Tiffany S. Taylor of Lakeview; son. Robert S. Taylor Jr. of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren; mother. Betty J. Davis of Grand Rapids; brothers, Charles Davis of Hastings and Douglas Davis of Grand Rapids; sister. Jeaninc Davis of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father and an infant son. Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 21, 2002 at Hastings* Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Daniel D. Graybill officiat­ ed. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Aislyn Grace Campbell HASTINGS - Aislyn Grace Campbell, daughter of Joseph and Holly Campbell, died at birth on Friday. Sept. 13, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Surviving arc her parents; brother, Connor and sisters, Abigail and Zoe at home; grandparents, Robert & Betty Rulong, James & Sarah Campbell all of Ml. Pleasant; great grandparents, Betty Z. Rulong of West Virginia, Clemmic Jo Prewitt of Williamstown. NJ.; aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Riverside Cemetery’s Baby Land. Pastor Ryan White officiated. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 26. 2002 - Page 7 Marleah Makley marking 85 years Help us celebrate Marleah Makley 85th birthday. She would love to hear from you with a card shower, 7988 Coats Grove RdWoodland. MI 48897. Colburn-Millburn united in marriage Salgat-James exchange vows Marlene Elizabeth Millbum and David Mark Colburn were married on June 30, 2002, in Montgomery, Ala. Marlene is the daughter of Dennis and Bobbie Millbum of Montgomery, and David is the son of Philip and Beverly Colburn of Byron Center, Mich. Nicole Kumpel was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Rebecca Murphy and lana Bruckner, ail friends of the bride. Mike Colburn, brother of the groom, was the best man. Alan Gatward, friend of the groom, and Doug Colburn, also brother of the groom, served as groomsmen. Savannah Hobbs, friend of the bride, was the flower girl and McMillen Colburn, the groom's nephew, was Bible Boy. Philip Colburn, father of the groom, offi­ ciated at the ceremony. The bride wore a classic wedding gown with a chapel train. Her bridesmaids worenavy and all carried yellow roses. The Colburn's honeymooned in the Smokey Mountains and now live in Dayton. Ohio, where Marlene is finishing her mas­ ters in physical therapy and David is employed by Verizon Wireless. Both are graduates of Southern Adventist Univer­ sity. Collegedale, Tenn. Bethany Ann Salgat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) Salgat of Pinconning, MI and Benjamin Isaac James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard (Joyce) James of Hastings, were united in marriage on May II. 2002. Rev. Ray Richard of Aim. MI officiated at the double ring ceremony in Crane Park, Kalamazoo. MI with special music performed by Donna Faught, sister of the bride, on keyboard and Ric Bennett, friend of the couple, on guitar. Attending the bride were Brienne Daniel of Brighton. MI and Julie Warbel of Pinconning. Groomsmen were Jason Filipiak, of West Olive. MI, Seth Doe and Jeff Arnett, both of Hastings, and Ric Bennett, of Kalamazoo. A reception immediately following the ceremony was held at the James home. After a honeymoon to Chicago. IL, a recep­ tion was held for friends and family in Pinconning. Benjamin and Bethany are 2002 gradu­ ates of Western Michigan University, and Benjamin is employed by Nestle Purina Pc*. Care as territory manager. The couple is now residing in Kentwood, MI. /liea fifths St. Rose Ist-graders learn ‘Jack and Jill’ First-graders in Sister Marie Ursula's class at St. Rose school are shown here with Jack and Jill puppets. The students made these to coincide with the memo­ rization of the popular nursery rhyme. Being able to memorize, and then speak in front of the class is a skill Sister Ursula helps the children master early in life to help build their confidence and self-esteem. GIRL, Mersaydies Ray Hall bom at Borgess Hospital on Sept. 10. 2002 at 5:39 a.m. to Stephen R. Hall and Meranda M. Daniels of Plainwell. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. 21 inches iong. Proud grandparents are Ray and Donna Hall of Plainwell. Mich.. Dean Daniels of Battle Creek. Mich, and the late Melody Olson. BOY, Andrew Jay Smith Jr., bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Sept. 12, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. to Tracy Leigh and Andrew Jay Smith of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Noah Thomas, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 13, 2002 at 5:13 a.m to Lau­ rie and Ronald Myers of Freeport. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Hunter Dylan, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept 12.2002 at 8:23 a.m. to Sarah Chamberlain and Mike Bassett of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Leah Jeanne, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 11, 2002 at 12:34 a.m. to Christina and Neal Priesman of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jason Clinton Blaine, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Sept. 10, 2002 at 8:28 a.m. to Jacquelynn Smidt of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 1/2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Logan Charles, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 9,2002 at 10:44 a.m. to Jillyn and Paul Boldrey of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 11, 2002 at 7:38 pjn. to Christine and Jay Visser of Vermontville. Weighing 8 ibs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. Spragues to observe 50th anniversary A surprise open house is being hosted by the children of Tom and Sue Sprague of Woodland for their 50th wedding anniver­ sary. Friends and relatives are invited to at­ tend an open house in their honor on Sun­ day, Sept. 29,2002 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kil­ patrick Church in Woodland. Cards are welcome. No gifts, please. Evelyn Tasker is 95 Sept. 28 Evelyn Tasker is celebrating her 95th birthday on Sept. 28th! Her family will be honoring her with a dinner. A former teacher, community leader, and resident of Assyria Center and Bellevue, she now resides in Hastings. You are invited to celebrate with her by sending cards to 1008 N. Taffee Drive. Apt. B. Hastings. MI 49058. BOY, Cyris Micheal, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 1, 2002 at 10:25 p.m. to Tiffany Kosbar of Hastings. Weighing 7 Ibs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Jane, bom to Don and Amy (Loftus) Tuitel at St Mary's Hospital, Grand Rapids, on Sept. 11, 2002 at 10:49 a.m. Elizabeth weighed 7 Ibs. 1 oz. and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her brother, Jared and her sisters, Mag­ gie and Helen. Grandparents are Steve and Kay Loftus of Hastings and Pete and Maria Tuitel of Lantana, Florida. Arts Council welcomes teachers, volunteers On Thursday, September 19 the Thomapple Arts Council welcomed teachers, volunteers and those just curious about the activities planned by the council to an open house. Here director Rose Heaton explains one of Ruth Gee's most recent paintings to a teacher from Hastings. COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE One QJea/t cAnniveftsaAy Saturday, Sept. 28 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE DRAWINGS for massages, pedicures, facials, manicures, tanning and our GRAND PRIZE—A luxurious full day -spa package including lunch & champagne!! Also FREE demonstrations available for all our services!!! Pierces to celebrate 25th anniversary Tom and Kathy Pierce were joined in marriage on September 17, 1977 in Hast ings. They will celebrate their 25th anniver­ sary by taking a trip in October. Their fam­ ily honored the occasion with a dinner at the home of Mike and Vickie Ward. Tom and Kathy were blessed with two children. Josh and Meaghan. We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hasting* on Highway M-43 I & Shin Caae Massage • Spa Pedicure The Art of Tea benefits the arts When Jefferson Street Gallery owner Pat Sensiba decided to host the Art of Tea as a fund raiser tor the Thomapple Arts Council scholarship fund she had no idea how popular it would be. She is already planning to make this an annual event. Pictured from left are Theresa Purchase, previous scholarship winners Becky HUI and Chelsea LaJoye who performed at the September 15 event and Pat Sensiba. The afternoon raised $500 for the scholarship fund. • High Preasure Tanning • Manicure • Sauna • Waxing • Ear Piercings • Facials Expires Oct. 31, 2002 Nor Avaxaxu Wrm Aw Other Ornx South Side Plaza—South M-37 300 Meadow Run. Suite A, Hastings, Ml 49058 616-948-0083 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26. 2002 Odessa There is to be a benefit lasagna dinner at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M­ 50 from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Sept. 27. Amy Benham Cruz in Missouri has been diag­ nosed with a rare type of leukemia (A.L.L.). She is 29 years old with two young children and is awaiting a bone mar­ row transplant from her brother who is sta­ tioned in Germany in the U.S. Air Force. They are a perfect match for marrow type. Amy is the daughter of Vickie (Barnes) Benham and the late James Benham. This dinner will include a full salad bar. lasagna, garlic bread and dessert. The benefit is being sponsored by her family and friends to help allay medical costs. Amy is a grand­ daughter of Mary Jean French. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday, Sept. 28. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pam Swiler will be the hostess. At the same time, the genealogy library will be open for any researchers. The Reiser Lumber exhibit is still in place and so is the sewing area, which includes two signature quilts made locally more than 80 years ago. bearing many names of today’s families, two vintage sewing machines, patterns, embroidery and other needlecraft items. The exhibit cases have school memorabilia. There are items for sale such as mugs, books and cards. The Fellowship Hall at 912 Fourth Avenue will be the site of the semi-annual rummage sale. Oct. 4 and 5 sponsored by United Methodist Women. The hours Oct. 4 will be 9 to 5. On Oct. 5 one can fill a gro­ cery bag full for only $1 from 9 to 11 a.m. Lake Odessa lost a valued citizen with the death Thursday last week of Fred Wiselogle. age 90. There was no service or memorial observance according to his wishes. Fred grew up in Ann Arbor, but spent much vacation time in Lake Odessa while visiting his grandparents. Fred and Maggie Yager. His acquaintance here extended to his maternal grandmother’s Leak family and sons of businessmen. Following his extensive schooling in Ann Arbor, he went to the East Coast and remained until his early retirement at age 60 due to eye problems. When he and wife Charlotte made the westward move, they occupied cottages on the lakefront. Then they built a unique house on MacArthur Street with a central atrium off which most of their rooms opened. The atrium provided light, but also space for growing tropical plants. Many years he entered some of his prize specimens in the Ionia Free Fair floral competition. His voodoo lilies were some of the rare species. He became part of the business and social life of the community through his active participation on the Lakewood Board of Education, the Lake Odessa Village Council. Lions* Club. Friends of the Library and the library board, the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society for which he served as president, unofficial filmer of many events using his video equipment, and gardener extrordinaire. He continued cultivation of his father's park­ like garden on MacArthur Street. After he turned 85, he decreased the size of his gar­ den and expanded the grassy areas. Two years ago. he sold the garden area for a new home for Helen Bever. He delighted in see­ ing the daily progress of the attractive house. Now it can be told that he was the “Sage of the Shoreline" mentioned twice a year in this column. He had continued his father’s precedent of recording the first viable ice on Jordan Lake and the breakup of the ice in spring. He calculated the length of ice covered the lake and each time adjusted the average date for first freeze and of the breakup. He delighted in being pan of a small town with its easy access to cultural events in the cities of Lansing and by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Exclusive photos Randy Klein scoops rubble from the remains of the original building at Lake­ wood United Methodist Church. Hubby no help Larry Rairigh (right) seems impressed by Dick Heaven’s toy bank. Grand Rapids. Youngest daughter Peggy spent her last years of high school here and graduated in the Class of 1974. Mr. Wiselogle served on the Lake Odessa Centennial committee. He suggested that there be there be ten grand marshals in 1987 representing the professions, reerfr ation, faith, education, agriculture and moqe with one announced each week. This proved to be a wise decision. His children arrived from Portland. OR. Boston, Seattle, and Colorado during his final days at Pennock Hospital. On Sept. 19, nine local ladies attended the District Annual for United Methodist Women of the Lansing district. "Woman With a Heart" awards were given to Doris Flessner, of Lakewood, Joy Angel from Woodland and Phylis Armstrong of Central. Awards were given to units that have achieved goals in mission and in giving in five channels such as memorial gifts, mis­ sion giving, special memberships. This meeting was held at Eaton Rapids UMC. Mrs. Thomas (Denise) Drury experi­ enced the loss of her father, Lawrence Don Rogers of Williamston, on Sept. 20. His other surviving children are Bruce. Bradley. Beryl and Doris. Mrs. Ed (Bonnie) Leak was taken by ambulance to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids early Monday because of a medical emergency. On Saturday. Sept. 28. there is to be a memorial service at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids for Rev. Paul Robinson of Florida, who died recently. He served as pastor at Central Methodist here from 1952 to 1959. Lakewood UMC held a remembrance service for their original building before the Klein company razed the brick structure Sept. 16. The service began in the sanctuary on the night of Sept. 15 and then moved outside. Many attended who had been members of the Lakewood EUB church and children who attended there when young. One of the memories from children of that time was of playing in the sand table with its stick figures representing Bible charac­ ters. The brick church had been built in 1911 to replace a frame church destroyed by lightning in the previous year. It served its members and its community well. It had expansions with the finished basement, added rooms on the north. After the merger with the First EUB church in town services were held here on three Sundays each month and then the fourth week the com­ bined church groups met at Lakewood High School until the new sanctuary was built with the fireplace room and kitchenette for fellowship. By then the brick church was used for church school classes. It had not been used for the past two years. The Sunday night service mid-month served as a farewell to a building which had served its purpose. Fond memories remain. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations OOO Hactings • Admiral • Buck Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felimusch • X-Press Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's Raj’s Tom’s Market Thomapple Lake Trading Post Granny’s General Store J-Ad Graphics Mitch’s Superette Market Nashville Little’s Country Store Carl's Market Cappon's Quick Mart • Mace Pharmacy $ • South End Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for eight years, and we have two sons. "Adam" was previously married and has two children, ages 22 arid 24. from that marriage. Here's the problem: When we go to fam­ ily functions. Adam’s mother always in­ vites the ex-wife. My mother-in-law then takes pictures of Adam, his ex and their two children, "as a family." She also invites his older children to "take a picture with your dad." excluding our tv o sons. She has never once taken a picture of my children with their father. Adam is happy to have a photograph with any of his chilcren. so I am not sure how to approach him with my concerns. I am hurt that my mother-in-law excludes Adam's "new” family and upset with my husband because he doesn't stand up for us. Please help. - Carson. Calif. Dear Carson: Your mother-in-law obviously wants to maintain a close relationship with her older grandchildren ant', believes excluding you is the best way to make them happy. Nonetheless, your sons arc also her grandchildren, and she is alienating them. Explain to Adam how much Mom's be­ havior hurts you and distances the children from his family. Tell him to make it clear to her that his younger children need her ac­ ceptance and she must trear you with more respect. Meanwhile, bring your own cam­ era to family events. aiid be sure to include Mom in the picture*. Delton Other • Cloverdale General Store • Banfield General Store • Gillett's Bait K Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys. Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein's Focxi & Beverage • Fine lake Party Store Lake Odessa • • • • Speedway Lakc-0 Shell Carl's Market L.O. Express Freeport L & J's Our Village Genend Store 4 • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Marl Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mun Speedway Greg's Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Middleville Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Wcick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Dear Annie: I have breast cancer. The first few months after my diagnosis, my husband couldn’t do enough for me. Now. it seems he is tired of my being ill. I feel so sick some days. I can hardly move. I know I have a long battle ahead and desperately need my husband’s help and support. He used to let me know when he would be home to fix my supper and do the laundry. Lately, he doesn't bother to phone and never asks if I need anything. I realize some people cannot deal with long-term illness. I don’t know whether to stick it out or move into my daughter's house, although I don’t want to be a burden to her. either. I need your help. - Wife in Colorado. Dear Wife: Your husband may be afraid of your illness and unsure of how to behave. I suggest that you have a heart-to-heart talk with your oncologist. Ask if there is a sup­ port group at the hospital where you are be­ ing treated. You may also want to contact the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Or­ ganizations at I-888-80-NABCO (1-888­ 806-2226) (www.nab co.org) for additional help and information. Good luck. dear. We will be praying for you. Bad timing Dear Annie: May I say something to "Mindy in Michigan?" She liked to do her laundry at night when her daughter was sleeping. It annoyed her that other tenants in the building were using all the washing machines at that time. Mindy said she was a stay-at-home mom. I suspect the other people in her building work during the day and HAVE to do their laundry at night or on weekends. Mindy should do her laundry during the day and bring her daughter with her. The kid won’t mind, and she may leam something useful. While I’m at it. please tell stay-at-home parents not to do their banking or shopping during the lunch hour. For working people, the lunch hour is precious. Thanks for let­ ting me get this off my chest. - Kate in Up­ state New York. Dear Kate; Glad to do it. Hope it helps. Porno joke Dear Annie: I am a 16-year-old male. Last week, my friend “Luke” slept over at my house. In the morning, after Luke went home. I noticed he had left some porno­ graphic material of men exposing them­ selves. I'm not sure if Luke is gay or if he was playing a practical joke on me. I was planning to confront him about it. but my dad walked in and found the pictures. Now, I have problems of my own. I was too embarrassed to tell Dad it was Luke’s pom. so my dad thinks the pictures are mine and that 1 am a homosexual. Worst of all. he won’t let me play soccer with my buddies anymore. I have tried telling him I am straight, but he just won’t listen. If I tel! him the pictures belong to Luke. I don’t know what he’ll do. Any advice for me? Confused in Newton. Mass. Dear Confused: You must tell your father the truth — all of it. And ask Luke to back you up. He owes you that much for bring­ ing pornography into your home. If your dad won’t listen, ask a school counselor or teacher to talk to him on your behalf. Second fiddle Dear Annie: My husband "John" is the only man I have ever loved. Two years ago. John confessed to having affairs with seven women during our 25-year marriage. Four years ago. he fell in love with "Lena." and he won't give her up. We have tried church intervention and marriage counseling, but John has contin­ ued to sleep with Lena the whole time. He tells me he still cares for me and that he’s committed to our marriage, but he refuses to stop seeing her. He says although he is in love with Lena, they will be just friends. He has promised that they won't have sex any­ more. but I saw him kissing her last week. I am afraid to start over. John and I have two children in high school, and both of them are aware of our marital problems. Should I spend the rest of my life with a man who dreams of another woman? Miserable in Lafayette, NJ. Dear Miserable: John must give up Lena entirely, and if he is unwilling to do so. it means she comes first in his life. Give John one last chance. Insist that he go with you to see another marriage counselor (not all counselors are a “good fit"). If that doesn’t produce results, wish him well and let him go. You will lever be happy playing second fiddle to Lena. Your chil­ dren are old enough to understand and be supportive of your decision. Meanwhile, talk to an attorney about the financial de­ tails. Don't settle for misery because you arc afraid. You deserve better, dear. Party loudly ■ ■ Dear Annie: This is a plea to all bands and private disc jockeys: Please turn down the volume! Why is it one cannot go to a wedding or other function without being deafened by the music? When my wife and I go out, wc want to be able to converse with people without yelling at them and getting a sore throat or headache. Musicians at wedding are the ab­ solute worst. Please, guys, look at the audi­ ence you are playing for. Do you think these people want ringing cars and pound­ ing heads? I blame the hosts, too. They should assert themselves and ask to have the volume turned down. They are paying for the enter­ tainment. and should be able to enjoy it without pain. - No Name Please. I’m At wont. Dear No Name: You have brought up a valid complaint When the evening includes conversation, it is important that the music be quiet enou£n to allow people to talk without shouting. Those who want to hear the band instead are welcome to sit closer to the amplifiers. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox&attbi.com, or write to: An­ nie’s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago, IL 606//. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, In. GREAT | GIFT J IDEA... whatever the i occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER CalL...945-9554 lor mwwriatKMi �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.September 26 2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIM6... byJoyce F. Weinbrecht ..................................................................... ■ ~ The Eckmans’ story, ’ continued... Don Eckman went to Denver on a freight train with bulls belonging to Walter Reed in the middle of winter. Bill Wilson, htrdsman for Reed, is on the right. The Eckmans in separate pictures in their wedding clothing. Don and Adie Eckman, pictured sitting By Joyce Weinbrecht The family had discovered the delights of travel and spent a great deal of time travel­ ing the United States in their camper. Their story continues: “Deb worked at babysitting for a neigh­ bor lady, and used her office training class experience by working in the adult educa­ tion department office during her senior year. This meant she got to drive my car to school, which was an added incentive. •The summer of 1974 saw Deb graduat­ ing from high school. Having worked her senior year she was in no hurry to go job hunting, but the teachers insisted she inter­ view for a job as a private secretary for Barry Cou.ity’s newly elected sheriff. David Wood. As luck would have it. she was hired over several other applicants, so had to buy a car to drive to Hastings. A used Ford Pinto was the best she could afford, but she soon saved enough to buy a brand new Chevy Camaro. She always could manage money well and even began buying furniture as she had moved to Hastings after a year or so working there. Tn I975. we took our first trip by air. which was a visit to four of the Hawaiian Islands. Our friends. Norm and Harriet Haskin, went with us for this first of many such adventures. The following year we drove to Florida, visited Harold and Vera, Leonard and Geri. then flew to El Salvador, where Larry and Bonnie were now teaching in an international school. This was the same year an earthquake struck Guatemala, so we had to cancel a week’s visit to that Central American Country. "Larry and Bonnie took us there for a weekend trip, so we saw first hand the dev­ astation and experienced what an earth­ quake after shock is like. "Larry and Bonnie came home for Christmas of 1976, the same year Jim had graduated from college. We gave him money for graduation and seeing he was unable to obtain a job. he decided to return to El Salvador with Larry and Bonnie. Jack and Deb were included in the invitation, so the five of them drove a used van Larry had purchased and traveled from Michigan to Mexico and on down to El Salvador. Now I wish we had a video of that trip and the many stories we’ve heard them all tell. Jim remained for an extended visit which resulted in his volunteering for the Peace Corps. He served in Dominican Republic, then was sent to Guatemala to help rebuild water systems destroyed in the earthquake. "Larry and Bonnie returned from El Salvador because of the diplomatic rela­ tions being so uncertain. They moved back into the little house they owned in Owosso, where Bonnie was unable to obtain her for­ mer teaching position, but was hired at New Lothrop. Larry attended MSU [Michigan Stale University] to earn his master’s degree while Bonnie took night classes, also to work on her master’s degree. "We visited Arizona a couple of times, the second being in 1978 when we hauled our travel trailer behind a pickup, and that was the start of my love affair with Arizona and the beautiful weather. For those who remember. 1978 was one of the worst win­ ters Michigan has ever experienced. "We had started attending Lakewood United Methodist Church and 1 was asked to work as church secretary, which I did for five years. Despite having reservations about such a decision, 1 praise God for allowing me to serve Him in such a way. “Larry and Bonnie moved to Jakarta, Indonesia, to teach in the international school in 1978. Jim completed his assign­ ment in the Peace Corps just in time to be at his little sister’s wedding, then he returned to California to look for a job. "Deb quit her job at the sheriff’s depart­ ment when she got married and went to work as a private secretary for a detective agency in Hastings. Tn February, 1979 Don and I took a fourweek trip to the Far East to visit Larry and Bonnie. Our first stop was Hong Kong for a couple of days, then on to Jakarta to get acquainted with a new way of life. Bonnie was fortunate to have live-in servants, so she enjoyed teaching at an International School, as did I-arry then. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WINANS DRIVE IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Townsb p of Johnstown. Barry County. Mchigan. having received petitions to make certain pubic improvements consisting of Resurfacing of Winans Dnve with 1 1/2" of compacted asphalt (the “Improvements') from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assess­ ment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Mchigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Townshp Tr»e TownsNp Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shafl be specially assessed against each of the foMowmg descnbed parcels of land which are benefrtted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district Those parcels on Winans Dnve. more particularly descnbed as follows 09-165-010-00 09-070-011-00 09-070-00400 09-165-004-00 09-165-031-00 09-165-014-00 09-165-013-00 09-165-012-00 09-165-006-00 09-165-002-00 09-165-005-00 09-070-004-00 09-165-024-00 09-165-018-00 09-070-005-00 09-070-006-00 09-165-016-00 09-165-029-00 09-070-007-00 09-165-021-00 09-165-023-00 09-070-008-00 09-165-003-00 0947041040 09-165-019-00 09-16542240 09-165-025-00 09-165-001-00 09-205-012-00 09-165-007-00 09-165-015-00 09-165-030-00 09-165-020-00 09-165-00940 09-165-028-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township ot Johnstown will hold a pubic hear­ ing on October 2. 2002, at 6:30 o'clock p m at the Township HalVFire Station. 13641 S M-37 Highway. Battle Creek. Mchigan. to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district and all other matters relating to said Improvements T\KE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates ol cost for the improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notce was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated September 11. 2002 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown on the tree seat designed by son, Jim. Tn June of 1979, Jean and Jerry Sullivan helped us with an open house to celebrate Harold and Vera’s golden wedding anniver­ sary. In November, my family had a party honoring my dad and mom on their 60th year of marriage. Both parties were held at Lakewood Methodist Church. "1980 started a new phase in our lives with the birth of our first grandchild. Robert Scott Baker, bom April 9. 1980. Bob and Deb had purchased a home on Charlton Park Road, near Hastings. About this lime we welcomed a new dog into the family by the name of Shauncy, a beautiful white Samoyad. "Bonnie came home in May of 1981, having obtained an early release from her teaching position, to spend her final months before the birth of their first child. Joshua Lee Balli was bom soon after his daddy came to be with Bonnie at this special time in their lives. We especially appreciated Bonnie’s time spent with us because not only could we enjoy the birth of our second grandson. We had the fun of having her help in the planning of our new home we were building. "That same summer. Jim and Cathy came home for a visit and had the fun of getting acquainted with both new nephews. We were well into the building project, as Jim helped do the electrical work and poor Cathy did a lol of dishes. We had sold our fami house, so we had to move by the end of September. "We had lived on the farm 19 years, so that was where our four kids had the most memories. We loved the farm, but because we were approaching time of retirement, we had sought and bought land in Barry County. Having lived in Ionia County all of Don's life and my adult life, we had decid­ ed it time to make some changes. Life had been good on the farm, but God heard our prayer for that just right spot which we know was the answer from Him. The land had everything I had asked for, plus more lots of trees, hills, two creeks, and on a good road like Don wanted. We often praise God for our home and invite all who read this to come and see for yourselves. Our home in the woods is at 9780 Barnum Road. Woodland, Michigan. "Our main concern when building it, was the driveway in the winter, but now that we spend our winters in Arizona, that is the least of our worries. “We traveled to California to attend Jim and Cathy’s wedding on Aug. 8, 1982 and the added blessing of getting acquainted with our new granddaughter Darcy. She was a beautiful, sweet 16 and won our hearts instantly by calling us Grandpa and Grandma from the very start and even gave up her room for us. "Jim works for the state of California as a civil engineer and they were living in Lake Tahoe at the time. We returned home in plenty of time to welcome Amy Lynn Baker into the family on Nov. 1, 1982. What a blessing to be blessed with grand­ children when we had the time and energy to enjoy them. Deb had started as deputy clerk at the Barry County Courthouse soon after Bob was bom and has been thankful to have a good paying position to add to her previous work as a county employee. “Aunt Vera died April 10, 1983, having had both breasts removed in the battle with cancer over a period of several years. Harold and Vera spent winters in Florida and I always 'ooked forward to Vera’s return in the spring. I still miss the long talks we used to enjoy. She prayed for me over 20 years before I finally asked Jesus to forgive my sins. I accepted Him as my per­ sonal Savior and was finally free of my temper being my worst enemy. "That summer found Bonnie and Joshua arriving a little early, as we were about to be blessed with another grandchild. "Jessica Lee joined the Balli family May 23. 1983. before daddy Larry arrived from Jakarta. Uncle Jack met Don and Bonnie at the hospital much to Don's relief and came through with flying colors as Larry’s stand in. Joshua was not quite 2 and such a joy to take on walks as he could throw stones in the creek. He called them "kerplunks.” The three of them stayed with us until Larry came. Then they moved into the house they had bought, one my folks had built several years before and next door to where Dad and Mom were living in a mobile home, east of Lake Odessa. They only kept the house a few years, but we have many spe­ cial memories of the good times spent together as a family. ’•Christmas 1986 was the last Christmas we were all together. Dad [Don] retired from delivering mail after 34 years, so we had an open house at church as well as the post office honoring him at Gull Harbor Inc. "My dad was struck by a car while get­ ting the mail, in January of 1987. which caused such serious injuries that he didn’t even recognize Mom or any family mem­ bers within a few days of the accident. He was confined to hospitals and extended care medical facilities until his death 20 months later. Sept. 11, 1988.” Next week: Cathy wins the California lot­ tery. SUBSCRIBE to The Banner Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 357 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 90-23(16) SPECIAL USES IN THE flfi DISTRICT TO PERMIT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS TO BE USED AS CRISIS SHELTER HOMES FOR NEEDY FAMILIES A complete copy of Ordinance 367 is available tor inspection at the City Clerk's Office. City Hal, 201 E. Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shaN take effect and shal be in full force from the dale ot its publication in The Hastings Banner to the Charter tor the City ot Hastings Moved by May. second by McIntyre that Ordinance No. 357 be adopted. Yeas: Bteam. Wood. Tubbs. Kiernan, McIntyre. May. Jasperse and Campbel. Nays: None Absent Hawkins I. Everil G Manshum. City Cleric. do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 23rd of September 2002 is available at the City Clerk's Office Everil G. Manahum City Clerk TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING SHEFFIELD ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain pubfic improvements consisting of paving and related improvements to Sheffield Road, a pubic road, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Pubic Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. Ths Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shal be speaaiy assessed against each ot the following described lots and paresis of land which are benefrtted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment dis­ trict SHEFFIELD ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 The lots end parcels to be included in the proposed special assessment district are shown on the map below Lots and Parcels Numbered 06-03-033-006-05. -006-06, 006-07; 006-08.01440; 015-00,015­ 30; 015-60; 017-00.019-10; 019-11; 019-20; 019-40. 020-00 UWAMAta* isnoxctteaScWwiiMd « o)o*4-oi *-40 Dard Carrlgaa or oi cn oovoi I DtatfCamaaa C4 0MD-40M6 DmWJCwWwb CIO'1-00607 WtahN 040-OH-OM-M M -X w swabtM S 4155 W StattaMRaad oi-ojffnonro ArwMUWtn 4415 W StaAtMRaad os-omjmi* io BrawaVaHGaaM 4455 W Staffcid Rota m-»4)mi*-ii AtmM Kadriry VmMLM.* StaftrMRaad 04-OM5M1* ID Dttk a Jadya Ttaainn 4407 W SLrffaMIUtad 04 0ion 02000________ htalbtWVMn 4*40 W StaftWHW Cl 0>O5 01 ? CO Dr. Vaal i Mn Varta 44*5 W Staffed Raad 0401-01)4'14-00 Bak a SaoOy S*ana* W Staffed Ra«l ommimisn 5031 W StaAddRoed M-0M1MIM0 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Townshp of Barry will hold a pubic hearing on October 1. 2002. al 7 30 p m at the Township Hall. 155 East Orchard Street. Delton. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed the proposed Improvements, the pro­ posed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on hie with the Township Clerk for pubic examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COSi SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE TH AN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Townshp of Barry Dated September 3. 2002 Debra Dewey-Perry, Clerk Township of Barry �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26. 2002 Area teams hoping for homecoming magic By Brett Bremer Sports Editor Every area team will be at a homecom­ ing celebration this Friday except for the Lakewood Vikings. Okemos comes to Lakewood Friday night at 7:00 for another Capital Circuit League contest. The teams have identical 2­ 2 records. Viking head coach Randall Hager said he expects “a tough football game.” Okemos had a hard loss to Jackson Lumen Christi last week 6-0. Maple Valley shouldn’t have too tough a time rebounding from their first loss of the season. The Lions will have a homecoming crowd on their side. They won’t be distracted by any "kissing pigs." And maybe most importantly, they'll be hosting 0-4 Dansville. The freight train that is Maple Valley’s gtound game should get right back on track against the Spanans* defense that gave up 46 points and 357 rushing yards against Bellvue last Friday. Game time is 7p.m. On the opposite end of the county. Fri­ day at 7. TK hosts the 44) Hamilton Hawk­ eyes. but TK head coach Tim Penfieki said he’s pretty optimistic. "They haven’t faced the competition we have." The Trojans will be focusing on stop­ ping Hamilton running hack Dustin Smith who caught a couple of touchdowns in the Hawkeyes' win against Calvin Christian last Friday. Penfield said he doesn’t anticipate senior quarterback Chad Baragar playing in the homecoming game. The "experienced and talented" Trojan backfield that started the season could all miss this week’s game. Penfield said that Scott Brooks is done for the season. Kyle Farris is still nursing a sore ankle, and Baragar suffered a nasty cut in his throwing arm last Friday at Belding. The Trojans are also without senior right guard Bryan Winchester for a couple more weeks. The Trojans replenished their ranks with a couple of sophomores last week. Running back Adam Loveless led the team in rush­ ing last week in his First varsity action. Hastings and Delton will be looking Delton assistant coach Mark Nabozny spent as much time on the field as his players in the Panthers win over Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) spoil homecoming parties on the road. The Saxons visits Caledonia Friday night at 7. The Fighting Scots arc 1-3 with their only win coming against Sparta two weeks ago. Not only was it Caledonia’s lone win. it was the only time in four games that they have scored a point. At least one of these struggling O-K Gold teams will get to cele­ brate Friday night. Delton has been invited to Paw Paw 's homecoming bash. The Panthers and coach Rob Heethuis were already getting psyched .to break up the party, during their on filed huddle following last week’s victory. They’ll need to be psyched. Paw Paw is already 2-0 in the KVA. and 3-1 overall. Current records: Delton 1-3 Hastings 0-4 Lakewood 2-2 Maple Valley 3-1 Thomapple Kellogg 1-3 Here’s a roundup of last week’s local gridiron action. Delton 17, Colomu 15 It doesn't sound like a good question. "What would you do. take a safety or punt it?” But Delton coach Rob Hcelhuis had a big smile on his face when he asked the of­ ficial on the Panthers’ sideline. Heethuis* Panther defense had just stopped the Coloma Comets’ offense, that had been as close as a half-yard away from the Delton endzone, when Corrie Latta tipped away a Comet pass on fourth-and-6 in the endzone with 3:21 left. "That was unbelievable for our D.” said Heethuis. "they rose up and played a hell of a game.” After the turnover on downs Delton got the first down they needed to just about kill the clock, but 8 seconds remained and the Panthers had the ball fourth-and-10 on their own 15. Panther quarterback Tyler Blacken scrambled around in the endzone until the final second ticked off the clock and Delton celebrated it's first victory of the season. Coloma had taken a 13-10 lead follow­ ing a Mike Miller 7-yard run. and a missed extra point. Delton took over at their own 23 with about a minute remaining in the third quar­ ter. and trailing for the first time in the ball­ game. After five runs up the gut and an incom­ plete pass the drive looked like it stalled at the Delton 40. That is until the Panthers special teams, who played a flawless game, came onto the field. Blacken lined up to punt, then fired a pass down field, past everyone but the Comets kick returner. Io Mark NeSmith who was harassed just enough by Coloma’s kick returner to go down on the Coloma 39-yard line. The Panthers then went back to their run, run. run. philosophy and pounded the ball into the endzonc on a 1-yarder by John Noto. As the Panthers celebrated in the endzone the car horns started blowin’ be­ yond the North end of the stadium. “It was a great win for our young men to comeback against a good team,” said Heethuis. The night began almost as festive as it ended. As the rains slowed down and a rainbow stretched across the horizon the Panthers drove the ball on their opening possession down to the Comets’ 6-yard-linc where Latta ran it into the endzone for a quick 7-0 Delton lead. Panther interceptions killed the first two Comet drives. Late in the first quarter junior defensive back Zac Gilbert got the Panthers’ second interception of the night at the Coloma 24. The pick set up a 34-yard field goal by Blacken early in the second quarter for a Saxon Chad Ferguson (14) breaks up a Vik«ng pass that would be picked off by one of his teammates (Photo by Perry Hardin) 104) Delton lead. The Comets didn’t fade away into the night sky. With three minutes left in the first half, following one of Delton’s 2 turnovers on the night. Comets’ full back Farrid Cole­ man took a hand off 19 yards over the left side for a touchdown that cut the Panthers lead to 10-7. Coloma outgained the Panthers, but Heethuis pointed to the Panthers win in the turnover battle. Delton picked off 2 passes and picked up 2 Comet fumbles, and had just one of each themselves. Noto and Dustin Morgan both made 12 tackles for the Panthers. Latta led the Panthers offense rushing for 63 yards on 14 carries. Hastings 20, Wyoming Park 32 In a rematch of last year's O-K gold de­ fending champions the Wyoming Park Vi­ kings spoiled Hastings’ hopes for a home­ coming win. After a botched punt snap the Vikings started deep in Saxon territory and took the early lead with a 7-yard TD pass. Drew Bowman hit Dustin Bowman with a 7-yard TD pass 8:46 left in the first half to tic the game at 7, but Park would score two touchdowns and a field goal to take a commanding 26-7 lead into halftime. After another Park touchdown in the third quarter to lead 32-7. Hastings rallied in the fourth quarter to make the final score a little more respectable. Drew Bowman scored two more touch­ downs, both on the ground, and Hastings trailed by only 8. Hastings out passed the Vikings 126­ 118, and racked up 128 yards rushing. The Saxon offense was led by Drew Bowman who scored all three TD’s. Drew Bowman had 188 total yards of of­ fense. He rushed for 106. and caught 7 passes for 82 yards. Lakewood 21, Jackson Northwest 8 By the time the field started to dry out and the standing water disappeared at Jack­ son Northwest the Vikings were looking to build on a 14-0 lead. The defense played well. The special teams made a spectacular play. And through all the water and tacklers, the Vikings held onto the ball. Lakewood dominated time of possession in the first half, running 36 plays to North­ west’s 16, but came out of the halftime locker room leading by just a touchdown. Senior wide receiver Kris Vezino took the Northwest kickoff tr start the second half ahead 50-yards to the opponents 40yard line. That was a ‘huge return for us.” said Vikings coach Randall Hager. “Our special teams have improved.” The Viking offense moved the ball down to he 20 and running back Bobby Logan took it the last stretch of the way. Tyler Harms extra point put the Vikings up 14-0. and the Lakewood had a little more breath­ ing room. But they didn’t need it. The D forced a 3-and-out on the next se­ ries to get the ball back into Viking hands. With about 5 minutes to go in the third quarter Tommy Pctt took off with the ball from the Northwest 48-yard line, and brought it all the way down into the end­ zone. Up until the final four minutes of the game Hager said his defense “really played well” allowing only about 80 yards to a Northwest offense that scored 50 points the week before against Mason. Northwest scored on their final drive to spoil the shut out 21-8. Lakewood fell to Mason in the second game of the season. The Vikings’ offense didn’t have any problems. They gained 280 yards on the night. Lakewood quarterback Scott Secor rushed 15 times for 80-yards to lead the Vi­ king O. Secor completed 7 of 16 passes for 79 yards, and took the pigskin into the end­ zonc from 4-yards out to score the Vikings’ first touchdown in the opening quarter. Kris Vezino led the Vikings in receiving with 5 catches for 63 yards. Pctt rushed for 63 yards, and Logan ran for 58. Northwest would score on their final possession by breaking free on a couple of running plays to spoil the shut-out. Middleville 21, Belding 24 Belding took the lead with a minute left in the game and held the Trojans on their final drive to cam a 24-21 win. The Trojans led by a touchdown in the third quarter, but couldn't stop Belding from adding a field goal at the end of the third quarter and a TD late in the fourth. TK led 74) after an 11-yard run by Chad Baragar and Darrin Tape’s extra point, but Belding came right back to tie it with a long TD drive. Then there was a "crucial interception” according to TK head coach Tim Penfield. Not only did it lead to Bcldings' second TD and a 14-7 lead, but another Trojan injury. In the melee of the interception return Baragar received a gouge in his throwing arm from a Belding helmet snap that took 12 stitches to close. Junior quarterback Eldridge again did a good job of leading the Trojan offense like he did in their vic­ tory at Caledonia. Penfield said that his team "played our best four quarters of the year,” against Belding. "Belding’s a very good team, and we went toe to toe with them for four quar­ ter.” Nine different Trojans missed action in the game due to injury. 8 of them didn’t play al all. Last Friday the Trojans were joined by a couple of sophomores. Adam Loveless led the TK ground attack in his first game with the varsity, rushing 19 limes for 41 yards. Penfield also brought up lineman Danny Thompson. TK tied the game up behind Eldridge, who hit Justin VanSpronsen with a 32-yard TD pass before halftime. Then, in the third quarter. Eldridge got the lead back for the Trojans with a 27-yard quarterback keeper and Tape's extra point made it 21-14 Trojans. Maple Valley 0, Leslie 9 By Jon Gambee Il can be argued that you can tell more about the character of a team in a loss than See GRIDDERS, page 13 The Saxons' Ryan Ferguson (15) makes one of his two pass receptions during the homecoming game. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton's Dustin Morgan (54) makes one of his 12 tackles while Zac Culbert (66) and Christopher Gillfillan (80) come to his aid. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Swimmers throw me a life saver When I started this job everybody said. “That should be fun.” Well after weeks of crazy days, last week for the first time it really was. thanks to Middleville’s swimmers. Their enthusiasm for their sport and for their team really rubbed off on me. What’s not to love about a sporting event where you go hang out poolside for a hour or two and then the hosts serve you tacos. The only swimming meets I’d been witness to before were day-long mobs of kids, parents, beach towels, Pringles, and ham sandwiches, with more waiting than swim­ ming. You spent four or five hours sitting in a sauna waiting for the one or two minutes where someone you knew was swimming. What 1 saw last week was constant splash of excitement. After I convinced the ticket taker that there really is a Sun & News, I wandered into the pool room, kicked off my sandals and spent the night cruising around barefoot. I’d never seen a sports team that was so thoroughly positive before, especially one that wasn't winning. Partly because they don’t have any divers, but they even came close to overcoming that. They were just so thrilled to be competing. But it wasn’t only a competition thing, “We’re happy just to be nominated.” The girls popped out of the pool when they hit the wall at the end of each race check­ ing their times on the board. They weren’t just competing with Grand Rapids Central, they were competing with themselves, making sure that this week’s time was just a little better than last week’s. I’m sure soon the victories will start adding up. With the way these girls work and improve, they surely will. I’ve tried to get a hold of their coach, Pete Beaudoin, a couple of times around 9:00 at night. Usually his wife answers and politely tells r.:c that he’s at practice, but he should be home soon, except for the time when the girls couldn't get any pool time before 10:00 at night and were practicing then. Not only do they bust their butts to improve their times in the pool, they must be spending almost the same amount of time working on cheering each other on. They had chants and cheers that would put softball and volleyball players to shame. I don’t know how I held back from taking a quick dip in the pool, maybe next time I’ll bring my suit just in case. The girls were constantly at each end of the pool encouraging and cheering on their teammates while I tried to work around them to get a couple of photos. Taking swimming photos is a lot like doing public opinion photos for the paper. Some <»irls were excited. “Did you get my picture? Can you get a shot of me?" Others just said. *Oh no.” You can imagine how flattering swimming photos arc if you haven’t seen any yet. Athletes gasping for breath as thrir arms and feet flail out of the water. It’s a shame that probably the only people who will ever sec them swim are their par­ ents. if many of them get to. The girls have to hit the road for every meet because TK’s pool is a yard short, and only has four lanes. I was a little disappointed to learn that all the plans Middleville has right now for im­ proving their schools and their athletic fields didn’t have any mention of doing some­ thing that would make it possible for these girls to hold a swim meet at home. There is one question I have, though. Shouldn’t this all be happening in the winter? The boys swim in the winter. It’s no equality thing, or political, or anything like that. Girls only have volleyball in the winter. In the fall there's tennis, basketball, cross coun­ try. It seems logical to me. but how often are these kinds of things worked out with logic, anyway? I have heard rumors that Hastings and Caledonia have plans for pools and teams of their own in the years to come. I say great — just measure before you pour the cement for your pond. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 26 2002 - Page 11 Cagers hit tough stretch Hastings' varsity girls' basketball team dropped both ot their games in O-K Gold action in the last week The Varsity girls lost to South Christian by a 67-31 score on Tuesday Sept. 24 at Hastings. South Christian is a perennial power­ house. who recently was honorable men­ tion in the state rankings. The Lady Saxons trailed throughout the game as South jumped out to a quick 9 point lead before the Saxons finally scored Molly Alderson scored all 7 of the Saxon points in the tost quarter, hut hot South shooting led to a 10 point lead after the first period. In the second quarter the Saxons settled down defensively and created better bal­ ance offensively while scoring 11 and al­ lowing only 13. However, in the second half Hastings struggled to find good shots and could only Middleville's Tim Brog Brog breaks 17-minute mark at Johnson Park Trojan C-C girls win at 1X-.2X.2. Ryan Posschn was 2Xth in 1X:4O. Brandon Carpenter was 29th in |X;4(I.4 and Casey Schrock placed 30th in 18:43.2. The girls also had a lough day. finishing seventh in a nine-team field. Ilie Vikings stored 162 points. Holland Christian won it with 54. East Grand Rapids had 65 and ('aledonia 74. Ashley Yager was the only Lakewood girl Io win a medal, as she l<n<k 15th place w ith a time of 21:41.3. Ashley Barcroft, coming on strong in most recent races, was 32nd in 22:47.6. Leah Gussenbauer was 38th in 23:00.6 ..nd Liz Stuart finished 44th in 23:14.5. The girls just two days earlier had cap­ tured their first invitational championship by winning the Lakewood Invitational. They scored 24 points. Delton was second with 39 and Belding third with 69 Alissa Goble was runner-up. with a 23:01 time, to Delton's Monique Hoyle's 22J2.K. Ashley Yager checked in fourth. See C-C GIRLS, cont. page 13 Jr/ V Hastings coach Steve Laubaugh said "We had Mime stretches where we did some really nice things, but South is a tough team that rarely makes mistakes. We have to play a much more solid game to compete with them.’* l.aura Dipcrt led the Saxons with 11 points, including 3 3's. Molly Alderson scored just 2 points the rest of the way after her hot first quarter to end with 9. On Thursday Sept. 19. at Way land the Lady Saxons trailed through out the game. Wayland led by 10 points after the first quarter as Brandy Wagner and Michelle Chachulski scored 6 points apiece for the Wildcats. The second quarter had the Saxons creat­ ing a variety of turnovers in the Wayland backcourt and converting them for a 14-5 spurt leading to a halftime deficit of only 21-20. However. Wayland was solid defen­ sively in the second half and settled them­ selves down. Hastings was limited to 6 points in each the third and fourth quarters. Niki Noteboom led the Saxons with 10 points. Dipcrt chipped in 6. "We're struggling in this stretch, obvi­ ously. but we are approaching things as if we can win each game. We need Io im­ prove our communication on the floor, and then J think we can be more successful.” says Laubaugh. Hastings is now 1-6 overall, and 0-4 in league play. Oakridge, sweep Blue foes The Middleville girls' cross country team Tuesday kept its O-K Blue Confer­ ence record clean with 15-50 sweeps of Wyoming Rogers and Calvin Christian The Trojans captured the first seven places in the double dual meet competition with both schools at Johnson Park. But the big story of the day was senior Tim Brog breaking 17 minutes al the al­ ways tough Johnson park course, a feat usually reserved lor only the cream ot the crop ot West Michigan runners, such as the now graduated Tim Ross of Caledonia and senior Mark VandcrMecr ot Wyoming Park Brog imishcd with a time of 16:57 and took first place against both Rogers and Calvin Christian. However, the Middleville boys had to settle tor a split, edging Rogers 27-2X. but dropping a 25-30 decision to Calvin Christian. In the victory over the Golden Hawks. Nick Tomson was fourth with a lime of 18:34. Alex Robinson was sixth in 19:17. Chris Harkness seventh in 19:22 and Mall Miller ninth in 19:51. Had Miller not bested the Rogers fifth man. the Trojans would have lost. The Middleville girls who swept the first seven places in the double dual were, in or­ der. Josica Stortz. 2(1:43: Natalie Hoag. 21: 27; Chaney Robinson. 21:29; Aubrey Raymond. 21:41; Elise Nyland 21:46; Kalcigh Page. 22:09. md Kcrsla Gustafson. 22: 42. The Trojan girls continued their winning ways last Saturday with another first-place trophy at the Oakridge Invitational in Mus­ kegon. Coach Tammy Benjamin's group had 26 team points. 2X better than runner-up Fruit­ port. Ludington was third with X2 and Plainwell fourth with 90. There were seven teams in the field. Jessica Stortz finished second overall in the race with a time of 20:15 and Natalie Hoag was third at 20:17. Teammates Chancy Robinson (20:57). Elise Nyland (21:10) and .Aubrey Raymond (21:26) also finished in the top eight. The Trojan girls, three-time defending Division II stale champions, finished sec­ ond in their first invitational of the season about a month ago. but have not been bested since. The Middleville boys' team finished tilth in a field ot eight teams al Oakridge Satur­ day. Tim Brog took second with a time of 17:01. Wyoming Park's Mark VandcrMecr was first in 16:13. Also for Middleville. Nick Tomson fin­ ished 16th in 18:24.08. .Alex Robinson was 19th in 18:28. Chris Harkness was 27th in 1X:5O and Matt Miller was 36th in 20:06. Wyoming Park won the meet with 28 points. South Haven was runner-up with 85. Fruitport was third with 91. Plainwell was tourth with 93 and Middleville fifth with an even 100. Vikings 3rd at Lowell Lakewood, which had won all but one invitational this season, had to settle for third place tor the first time this tall Satur­ day al the Lowell Invitational. It was so tough that ’he Vikings' 74 points put them behind l ast Grand Rapids' 45 and Holland Christian's 67. Sophomore Corey Thelen did his usual thing by taking indiv ual honors again with a time of 16:40.3. a solid clocking on a fairly slow course that was used for the Di­ vision II regionals amost a year ago Teammate Dan Morris, also a solid per­ former ot late, crossed the finish line in fifth place with a lime of 17:15.1. Justyn Yager joined the other two as a medal win­ ner by taking 15th with a time of 17:51.7. Ryan King was 25th with a time of laubaugh said, "we aren't going to dwell on these losses as much as look forward Io our next game.” manage 13 points while South was hitting on all cylinders. The Saxons host Unity Christian Thurs­ day Sept. 26. and visit Wyoming Park Tuesday Oct. 1. Niki Noteboom gets a jumper oft against the Sailors. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Golfer a little too excited Hastings' Molly Alderson gets stuck among the tress against South Chris­ tian. (Photo by Perry Hardin) An incorrect score card cost the Delton golfers when they hosted a KVA Jamboree Tuesday Sept. 24. The final score was right on the card, but one hole was off. The Panthers shot well enough Io earn first place, but the penalty dropped them down to third. Panthers coach Kent Enyart said his golfer was just real excited and made a mistake, after he and his teammates shot really, really well. In action last week at a couple of other KVA jamborees. Delton finished fourth Sept. 19 and sixth Sept. 17. Sept. 19 hosted by Hackett at Milham golf course the Panthers combined for a 169. Kalamazoo Christian won a lie breaker over Parchment when both teams finished tied for first at 158. Brandon Garrison shot a 41. for the Pan­ thers low score, tying him for 10th out of 36 golfers. Jake Bowman and Dustin Healy both shot 42's. Parchment’s Jake Magnan shot the low round for the day a par-37. Sept. 17 al another KVA jamboree this time at Marywood golf course Delton had a rough day. They finished last in the six team jamboree with a 192. Kalamazoo Christian won this one loo. They finished with a 167. 3 strokes ahead of Parchment. The boys will shoot at Parchment Thurs­ day Sept. 26 and at Kalamazoo Christian on Oct. 1. The KVA Championship is set for October 3. KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Open positions are posted on our web site at www.ketlogg.edu/adminserv Hastings City Bank " 1 '} “ S n r IM6 Job #930n Student Retention and Record Clerk Grant funded. Work schedule Monday through Friday. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Must be available to work evenings and weekends when need­ PART-TIME LOAN COLLECTION CLERK ed Continuation of this position is contingent upon availability of continued funding This position works primarily at Batlie Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in IXX6. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking tor a Part-Time Loan Collection Clerk to join our leam. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the collection of past-due installment and mortgage loans. Under supervision, files bankruptcy claims and generates written customer correspondence. Familiarity with Microsoft Word is desired. Requires above average keyboarding, telephone, and public rela­ tions skills. With flexible hours, this is an ideal position for a parent with school age children. Creek Central High School during the summer months at Kellogg Community College. North Avenue Site Hourly Salary $1310 Job #93 in Bookstore Clerk Work Schedule Monday through Hastings Athletic Booster Club Meeting October 2, 2002 @ 7:30 pm at High School Choir Room Thursday. 2:00 p m to 7 00 p.m. Additional hours, including some Saturdays, may be assigned during peak periods hourly Salary $11 36 Visit our web site for more information regarding job duties and requirements for three positions Cover letter addressing qualifications, detailed resume, unoffi­ cial transcripts and a list of three professional references must Everyone Welcome be received in the Administrative Services office by 10/04/02 at 4 00 p m ET First consideration will be given complete pack­ College. 450 North Avenue. Batlie Creek. Ml 49017-3397. Please come & join us in supporting all our athletes. Thank you, George Williams Materials may be mailed, faxed (269-962-4209) or e-mailed Boosters President ets Administrative Services Job #_______. Kellogg Community Apply in the Human Rcxaun e\ Department Hastings City Bank 150 W Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 I-oh/M I- (admserv@kellogg edu). AAEOE CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday October 7 2002 at 7 30 pm in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers 201 East Stale Street Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is tor the Planning Commission to hear com­ ments and make a determination on an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings by amending Article 9 of Chapter 90 of the Hastings Code of 1970 by adding Division 6 "Open Space Preservation Projects " Under these regulations a landowner has the option to retain at least 20% of tne property as open space and placing dwellings on the remaining portion The number of dwellings cannot be less than the number which would be permitted on the land without the open space preservation regulations The purpose of this Article is to adopt open space preservation provisions consis­ It's Harvest Time 902 E. Freeport Rd., Freeport, Mich. 616-765-3310 Thousands & Thousands of Pumpkins! ART BY BART’S FRIENDS Handmade gifts by local artist. may SCARECROWS TO GO Kits you take home to make. ^5 WINTER SQUASH CORNSTALKS V* * CIDER • MAPLE SYRUP PUMPKIN BOWLING tent with the requirements of Act 179 A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public review at the office of the ...much, much morel City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon live days notice OPEN SEPT. 28th thru NOV. 1** to the Clerk of the City ot Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Tons and Tons of Pumpkins and Tons More Fall Fun! Directions: M-43 north to Hastings Rd., approx. 4 miles E. Freeport Rd. I I �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26. 2002 Saxon soccer still battling Hastings took a 2-1 lead into half time, but couldn't hold off the South Christian Sailors in the second half at South Tuesday Sept. 24 and fell 3-2. The Saxons got some help from a Sailor defender when an Andrew Vincent center­ ing pass was knocked into the Sailor’s goal midway through the first half for a 2-1 Hastings lead. The Sailors had the ball in the Hastings end of the field for most of the first half, but the Saxons played well enough to take that lead into halftime. A Sailor dribbled right through the Saxon defense to put South up 1-0 less than 10 minutes into the game. But the Saxons came right back. After a shot rang off the Sailors’ goal post Aaron Fortier banged the rebound off South’s goalie's fingertips into the net to lie it at 1. South tied it in the second half when £ Saxon keeper Scott Allerding made an amazing diving save, but his teammates didn’t clear the rebound away. Instead, the Sailors knocked it into the open net. The final goal of the game came when Vincent couldn't make it in-between 2 de­ fenders. and had the ball taken away. The Sailors sent a long ball ahead and beat the Saxons to the ball, then knocked it past Al­ lerding. Saxon coach Andrew Wilkinson told his team after the game. "I'm really pleased with what I saw today. All we need to do is fix our problems and not dwell on them. Wc gain a little bit everyday.’’ It was another physical game for the Saxons. Whistles were constantly being blown, but to the Saxons credit, more often against the Sailors. South looked like a frustrated leam at times during the game, even in the second half when they had a lead. Injuries have thinned an already short bench, and made a young team even a little more inexperienced. With the bad. comes the positive of some of these younger guys who have been called up from jayvee getting some playing lime on the varsity level. During three hours of soccer action and storm delays Thursday Sept. 19 the Caledo­ nia’s boys’ shut out the Hastings Saxons, at Hastings. Ryan Rodgers scored the games only goal in the 1-0 victory al Hastings. It is Rodgers fourth consecutive game with a goal. The Saxons will host Senior Night Thursday Sept. 26 in the final home game of the season against Wayland. Hastings will honor their few seniors who arc still able to play, and also those Freshmen have happy homecoming Hastings' freshmen football team had better luck homecoming week than the var­ sity. The freshmen defeated Wyoming Park Thursday afternoon Sept. 18. After falling behind 6-0 the saxons pul up two second quarter scores to lead 14-6 going into halftime. They then pul the game out of reach with scores in the third and fourth quarter. The coaching staff was pleased with the tremendous defensive game from the squad Delton steps up in 2nd half It was a tale of two halves when Delton visited Maple Valley Sept. 23. "The first half was not the best half we've played." said Delton’s varsity boys' soccer coach Paul Harter, and "Maple Val­ ley is developing into a good team." Al half lime Haner told his offense that they had to pick it up. and they did. Delton took the lead in the second half on w hat Harter called a "beautiful goal" by Rick Tobias. Tobias volleyed a Luke Beroza cross into the net. Maple Valley came right back with a goal of their own. A Lion beat the Pan­ thers’ defense on a through hall, then pul a nice shot past Panthers’ goalie Tyler Harris. Jamie Arismcndi scored Delton’s other two goals. One solo, and one with an assist from Tobias. Sophomore Brandon Schwartz chases down the ball for the Hastings’ defense. (Photo by Brett Bremer) have been cheering on their teammates from the sidelines w ith bumps and bruises, and things much worse than that. Then they'll start off October with a game on the first at Kcnowa Lilis. BCC kickers move to 6-1 Scott Larsen slows things down be­ fore heading up field against South Chnsttan (Photo by Brett Bremer) Seth Hoxworth assisted Shea Hammond on the winning goal in overtime, just 10 seconds before the game against St. Mat­ thew’s would have gone into a shoot out Friday Sept. 20. Hoxworth also assisted Seth Meek mid­ way through the second half to lie the game at one. St. Matthew's took a 1-0 lead in the first half. Evan Wisner made 14 saves for BCC. Barry County Christians* soccer squad knocked the Battle Creek Homeschoolcrs Hawks out of the air with a 6-0 victory. Adam Lamphere scored 4 goals for BCC and his brother Eric Lamphere had 2 goals and an assist. Eric assisted Adam on the first goal of the game, then Adam returned the favor for the second. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Heanng on Monday, October 7. 2002. at 7 30 p m in the Hastings City Hall Council chambers. 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan The purpose ot the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request from the Hastings First Baptist Church for a special land use permit to allow construction of an accessory building on a parcel of land located at 309 East Woodlawn LOTS 9 10. 11. 12. 13 AND OUTLOT A Or THE PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AND ALSO THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OUTLOT A OF SAID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE EAST 16 5 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST TO A POINT SOUTH 1 DEGREE WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 77 OF SAID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE EAST 336 5 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 80 OF SAID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST TO A POINT NORTH 1 DEGREE EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9 OF SAID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE WEST 353 FEET TO SAID NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9 THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649­ 3777 Everil G. Manahum City Cleric that has allowed only one score in each of the past 3 games. Offensively, the Saxons continue to roll up big yardage on the ground and with the occassional pass. The freshmen arc now 2-2 with both of their wins coming against conference oppo­ nents. In earlier action the Saxons dropped their first two games, against Lakewood and Grand Rapids Union, then defeated Cedar Springs 30-6. Shea Hammond assisted on Eric Lampherc’s goal in the second half. Adam was set up for his two goals in the second half by Eric Weslcndorp and Seth Meek. BCC coach Dcano Lamphere said that it was a physical game. “The refs let them do their thing.” The BCC defense played real well, ac­ cording to head coach Dcano Lamphere. led by Ron Holley. Caleb Oostcrhousc. Evan Wisner, and Jordy Hulsebos. Shane Hickey made 14 saves in goal for BCC. In previous action. BCC’s varsity soccer leam jumped out to a 3 goal lead in the first half and held on Io beat East Marlin Friday Sept. 13. Adam Lamphere scored the two goals for BCC in the first five minutes. The first with an assist from brother Eric Lamphere and the second with an assist from Seth Hoxworth. Just before the half Troy Westendorp added the third BCC goal off an assist from Seth Meek. Hickey made eleven saves in goal for BCC. Darrin Faver played real well for Christian’s D. filling in at sweeper. BCC fired 23 shots on the East Martin net. East Martin scored on a penalty kick in the second half and added their second goal in the game's final minute. Delton harrier takes first at Lakewood M -uique Hoyle look first place in the girls’ run at the Lakewood Invitational on Thursday Sept. 19. The girls team finished second, only trailing the powerful Lake­ wood squad. 24-39. Hoyle ran a 21:12.8 beating her nearest competitor. Alissa Goble of Lakewood, by over 49 seconds. Marissa Ingle finished second for Delton in eighth with a time of 22:59.31, closely followed by three of her teammates. Whitney Knollenberg finished ninth at 22:59.58. Lauren Cooper at 23:29.91. and Kristen Wilfingcr in eleventh out of 32 run­ ners at 23:57.96. Belding finished in third with 69 points, and Everett in fourth with 95. The boys' team finished fourth al Lake­ wood led by Evan Williams in eighth with a time of 18:29.93. Brad Goldsworthy finished second for Delton and 18th out of 58 boys overall. Goldsworthy finished in 18:32.68. Tom Sigler finished in 28th for Delton at 19:23.09 and his teammate Rex Pcttcrlcy was just behind at 19:30.31. Andrew Ouding was the other scorer for Delton with a time of 20:10.25 in 40th place. The Panthers run at Otsego Saturday Sept. 28 before getting back into KVA ac­ tion at Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday Oct. 1. Harter said that the Panther's 4-0 loss to Paw Paw was probably the best game his defense has played all season Sept. 18 against Paw Paw. "Faw Paw is a very talented team, and Io hold them to only 4 goals is something of a moral victory." Harter said that Brenden Timmons, Mi­ chael Hierer. Chris McGee. Kyle Martin­ dale. and B.J. Faylor played excellent D for the Panthers. Harris made 32 saves in net for Delton. “Our offense struggled Io gel an attack going." said Harter, "but it could have been a lot worse." Delton hosted Galesburg Sept. 25. and their next game is al Parchment Wednesday October 2. Jayvees and frosh both defeat Wayland The Hastings’ jayvee girls’ basketball team defeated Wayland 48-29 with a strong defensive effort and improved Io 4-2 for the season. The score was 18-13 at the half with Hastings carrying a slim lead. The jayvee girls exploded for 30 points in the second half and allowed Wayland only 16 with a smothering team defense. Betsy Acker scored 14 points with three blocked shots and had a strong game direct­ ing the offense. Katie Lawrence had 12 points and Halie Terrell added seven points with 12 re­ bounds and 2 blocked shots. Beth Giesclcr and Jamie Fisher had 5 steals each, as a part of their strong defen­ sive efforts. “1 am really proud of the way our girls play defense and the way they execute on offense." said coach Stephen Kaiser. The Freshmen girls basketball team fought off a late rally to score their sixth win of the year. Eight Saxons scored, led by Brooklyn Pierce with 9 points. Krystal Pond added 8. and Natalie Pennington 9 for the Saxons. Second half brighter for JV Saxons Hastings* jayvee soccer squad lost to South Christian Tuesday Sept. 23 by the score of 8-0. South Christian was a solid leam with great ball handling skills. Playing well for the Saxons were Dan hoffman, Dan Dia­ mond. Tim Aspinall, and Joey Gibson said coach Andrew Haines. The jayvees have struggled all year in trying to play “their game", of controlled passing and ball possession says Haines. "When they accomplish this, the results arc amazing While the record may not re­ flect it, JV has made big leaps and strides from the leam they were just one month ago. 1 feel they arc within reach of “their game", which appeared during the second half of the South Christian loss." In the second half the Saxons began win­ ning balls, passing, and taking shots on goal. The jayvees current record is 1-5-2. The Saxons final home game of the sea­ son is at 5:45 against Wayland on Thursday Sept. 26. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice ts hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Heanng in the City Hall Council Chamber, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan, on Monday. October 7. 2002. at 7 30 p m The purpose ot the Public Heanng is tor the Planning Commission to hear comments and ma*e a determination on an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings by amending the Section ol the Patrick Planned Unit Development Amending these Sections of the current Patnck Planned Unit Development will allow a second automatic vehicle wash as part of the permitted land uses of the Planned Unit Development Legal description of said property is CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 19. SUP GLASGOWS ADD NO 1 EX COM AT SE COR SD LOT 19. TH N 6 RDS W 8 RDS S 6 RDS E TO BEG Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request tor information a.idtor minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-8O0-6493777 Everil G. Manehum City Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26. 2002 - Page 13 GRIDDERS, continued from page 10 a win. After all. it's easy to be a good win­ ner. When you work very hard, give every­ thing you've got and you come away a win­ ner. it all seems worthwhile. You smile, shake hands with the loser and tell every­ one what a noble opponent you defeated. But when you lose, it's a little tougher. How do you handle it? Well, if you're Gunther Mittclstaedt. Coach of the Maple Valley Lions, you smile, shake hands with the winner and acknowledge what a noble opponent it was that defeated you. That's class. Leslie, the number four ranked Class C team in the state, defeated Maple Valley 9­ 0 Friday in a game that was truly closer than the final score indicated. It was 3-0 up until the final 22 seconds. After the game, when it was mentioned to Coach Mittclstaedt that his team battled right down to the wire with one of the best teams in the state, he discounted that as an irrelevant statistic. "We don't look at it like that," he said. "We came in expecting to win the game, but we came up short. They outplayed us tonight and they won. "We had opportunities, but we didn't capitalize on them. We were down deep in their territory and a field goal would have lied it. but we wanted the touchdown and we thought we could score." Leslie Coach Scott Farley had similar praise for Mittclstaedt and the Lions. "This was the best high school football game I have ever been involved in," Farley said. "Maple Valley is an outstanding foot­ ball team and they arc going to win a lot of games this year." The two teams battled to a standstill in the first quarter, though Leslie controlled the clock. Then with 8:33 to play in the first half, Leslie lined up for a 30 yard field goal and Terry St. John's kick was true. Lucas Ewing bulled his way into the end­ zone from two yards out to put the game out of reach. A furious comeback attempt by the Lions fell short when a Britt Leon­ ard pass fell incomplete in the Leslie end­ zone. But the fact that Maple Valley was trying so hard to score when even a touchdown and a two point conversion would leave them a point short says something about Maple Valley, also. Another measure of the Maple Valley Lions came with 10 minutes left in the game when Leslie had the ball, fourth down an literally an inch to go on the Ma­ ple Valley two yard line. The Lions roared up and stopped the Blackhawks cold. "This was two excellent football teams tonight," Farley said. "Every play was like a train wreck. All out." If there was a difference in the game, it was Ewing. The 6'1". 190 pound senior rushed for 98 yards, parsed or 34 more, and scored the game's only touchdown. Maple Valley was led by senior running back Eric Smith, who rushed for 89 yards in 14 carries, caught two passes for 24 yards and intercepted a pass. He was still running hard when they had to help him off the field in the final minute of play. It was the only way to get him off the field. Smith's play on both sides of the ball is the best illustration of Gunther Mittclstaedt's coaching philosophy, which can be summed up in two words. Never quit. Leslie had more points, more yards, more first downs and more time of posses­ sion. But they didn't have more heart. BCC stops 2 Jake Heuss (11) gets buried under­ neath a pile of Vikings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Thursday Mixed Three Fools 9-3; Middle Lakers 9-3; Cook-Jackson 8-4; Hastings Bowl 6-2; Just Us 5-7; King Pins 3-5; Who’s Up 3-9; Last Minute l-i I. Women’s Good Games and Series * S. McKee 193-545; J. McMillon 181-505; S. Merrill 170-454; H. Service 159-446; L. Miller 154-425; B. Miner 147-402; I. Pepper 174; L. McLcllend 171; T. Dewitt 154; N. Taylor 139; O. Gillons 136. Men’s Good Gaines and Series - Jr. Haynes 200-502; C. Haywood 192-501; B. Hasman 156-452. Senior Citizens Bowling League M-M’s 9-3; Girrbach s 9-3; Pin Pals 8-4; #1 Seniors 8-4; Early Risers 8-4; Ward and Friends 7-5; 4 B’s 7-5; Hall’s 7-5; King Pins 6-6; Jesick 6-6; Friends 5-7; Nash’s Harem 5-7: Kuempel 4-8; Wieland 3-9; Sun Risers 3-9; Butterfingers 1-11. Women’s High Game • G. Potter 167; E Dunham 168; S. Merrill 155; R. Murphy 173; N. Bechtel 155; E Ulrick 170; S. Pennington 169; T. Walker 174; H. Service 163; Y. Cheeseman 165. Women’s High Series - E. Dunham 453; E Ulrick 473;. H. Service 472. Men’s High Game - G. Waggoner 158; D. Edwards 189; C. Jesick 161; B. Terry 176; D. Walker 190; B. Hasman 169; W. Brodock 156; J. VandenBurg 155; B. Adgate 180; N. Thaler 183; M. Schondelmayer 164; R. Bonnema 179; G. Forbey 193; C. Haywood 181; K. Schantz 172; J. Keller 156: B. Brandt 169; J. Kelley 171; L Brandt 190. Men’s High Series - D. Edwards 482; B. Terry 496; B. Adgate 452; N. Thaler 475; M. Schondelmayer 457; R. Bonnema 476; G. Forbey 526; C. Haywood 454; B. Brandt 462; L Brandt 491. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 10; Seebers 7; Railroad Street Mill 7; Hair Care Center 7; Eye & Ent 5; Girrbach’s 5; Nashville 5 Plus 4; Armour Auction 3. Womens High Games and Series - L. Elliston 194-545: D. Seeber 166-475; B. Maker 161-419; J. Gardner 133-374; S. Armour 188; K. Becker 174; S. Drake 166; N. Varney 158; R. Murphy 143: J. Leo 139. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 9; Team 9 8: Happy Hookers 7; Thee Froggers 6; Sunday Snoozers 6; Pinheads 6; Racing Buddies 5; 4 Horsemen 5; Sandbaggers 3; Red Dog I. Hastings’ golf team finishing season It stayed that way until the final 22 sec­ onds of play when Blackhawk quarterback After going on a three game winning streak the Barry County Christian girls’ basketball team fell twice in the last week. Sept. 24 the girls lost 43-33 to the Lake­ side Christian School of Lansing. With the number of players that Lake­ side had on their team, they were able to apply their full court press for almost the entire game, but BCC put up a defensive battle by holding Lakeside to 4 points in the fourth. Janna rozema led BCC with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Sept. 20 against Central Lutheran the girls fell 25-15. This was a night where BCC couldn't buy a basket. After falling behind by six points in the first quarter, BCC just could not catch up. Alisa Faber and Rozema led BCC with 4 points each. Womens High Games and Series - J. Buckner 214-547; D. Gray !7(M8I; B. Cantrell 144-401; L. Rentz. 135-390; K. Thompson 123-348; K. Becker 194; G. Otis 177; K. Stenberg 152; D. Saal 124. Mens High Games and Series - M. Eaton 246-567; M. McLeod 176-465; B. Christie 201-441; G. Crabtree 126-337; B. Rentz 232; B. Kirby 211; B. Hubbell 208; B. Allen 193; B. Drayton 176; T. Peterson 149. Commercial Majors Newton Vending 9-3; Hastings Bowl 7-5; Crowfoots Gardens 6-6; Finklers Sewing 6­ 6; richies 5-7; Super Dicks 3-9. High Games - D. Lambert 267-564; M. Cross Jr. 222-564; Shorty 222-535; A. Taylor 231-595; S. Peabody 198-562; D. Marsh 191-525; Duff 199-555; DJ. James 196-556. Friday Night Mixed We Don’t Care 12-0; Gutter Dusters 10­ 2; One Old One 9-3; Now Who’s Up 8-4; 4 of a Kind 8-4; Viatec 8-4; All But One 7-5: Who’s Up 6-6; We’re A Mess 6-6; Brushworks 5-7; Ten Pins 4-8; Mercy 4-8; Trouble x4 4-4; Heads Out 4-8; Bad Habit II 3-9; 4 Fools 2-10; Oops i-l I. Mens Good Games and Series - R. Guild 222; J. Bartimus 204-56; K. Hammontree 224; S. Peabody 213; D. Fuss I18;DJ. James 216-600; H. Pennington 245-657; M. Manin 214-600; C. Manin 234-606; D. Sears 177; G. Cooley 213-596; E. Phillips 248-571; C. Stiles 216; D. Tinkler 188; M. Kasinsky 203-560; G. Mesecar 267-584 Womens Good Games and Series - T. Phenix 197; G. Cochan 156; J. Lancaster 177; O. Gillons 190-546; M. Martin 185; C. Madden 167; N. Taylor 142: L. Rentz 151: T. Bush 159. Thursdays Angels Coleman’s 9.5-2.S; Farmers Inc. 8-4; Shamrock 7-5; Cedar Creek Gro. 7-5; Bleam’s Eaves 7-5; Richies 6-6; Stefano’s Pizza 5-7; B&R Testing 4.5-7.5; Pet World 3-9; Hastings Bowl 3-9. High Games and Series - G. Potter 151; E. Hammontree 190; K. Covey 183; V. Goodenough 145; L. Kendall 190; D. Curtis 172; P. VanOost 145; C. Curtis 155; W. Barker 155; S. Greenfield 188; T. Loftus 165; K. Hawthorne 144; T. Cross 202-536; A. Tinkler 142; V. Brown 151; J. Madden 195-536; N. Taylor 131: C. Burpee 176: D. Innes 136;T. Daniels 223-560; T. Phenix 172; K. Ward 134; C. Barnum 197. The Hastings' boys' varsity golf team split in each of their tri-matches in the last week. Sept. 23 at Briarwood the Saxons bested Cedar Springs, but fell to Caledonia. Brian DeVries led the Saxons with a 41. Brian Doozan shot a 43. Justin Pratt a 45. and Pete Swiatek a 46. Hastings finished with a total of 175 to Caledonia's 167. and Cedar Springs' 185. Chris Leatherman and Loren Crandell of Caledonia shot the day’s low rounds, sign­ ing in with 40’s. At The Pines on Sept. IS Hastings again split. The Saxons 148 earned them a win over Unity Christian’s 153. but wasn’t enough to overcome South Christian's 136. DeVries and Doozan both finished at even-par with 35’s. Swiatek shot a 38. and Pratt scored a 40. South's Jason Windemullen and Brice Baars both shot 33’s for the victorious Sail­ ors who had all six golfers turn in score cards with no score higher than 1-over-par. Wednesday Sept. 25 was the final regu­ lar season match for the Saxon golfers. They hosted Wyoming Park and Sparta at the Hastings Country Club. The O-K Gold conference tournament is Monday October 7 at Cedar Chase. C-C GIRLS, coni, from page 11 The Saxons’ Jeremy Miller. Hastings cross country girls upend Kenowa In O-K Gold cross country action the Saxon girls out ran the Kcnowa Hills Knights Wednesday Sept. 18 at Johnson Park. Hastings won 21-37. and had the top two girls’ runners of the afternoon. Sarah Clevinger finished first overall, followed by her teammate Erin Hemerling. Catherine Fish was fifth at 24:51. and Arica Newton was sixth at 25:01. In seventh place was Katie Davis with a time of 25:19. Amanda Hurless finished ninth with a time of 27 flat. The boys were up ended by the Knights, but coach Paul Fulmer says that Hastings is “getting some better performances from out kids.” Joel Gibbons finished third overall, but first among his teammates with a time of 18:47. Chris Rounds finished in 19 flat for fourth place. Miles Warren was tenth al 20:23. and Jeremy Miller was 12th al 20:52. The Saxons ran against Wyoming Park and Caledonia at Johnson Park Wednesday Sept. 25. and will visit Haslett on Saturday Sept. 28. before getting back to Gold action Wednesday Oct. 2 again at Johnson Park against South Christian and Unity Chris­ tian. Ashley Barcroft fifth. Leah Gusscnbauer sixth and Liz Stuart seventh, all under 24 minutes. The Viking boys easily outran a seven­ team field with 3i points last Thursday in their own invitational. Saranac had 55 and Belding 94. Thelen was first with a time of 16:46.28. Morris was third in 1738. Yager was sixth in 18:09.52. King ninth in 18:35.59, Car­ penter 12th in 18:53.75 and Ryan Posschn 13th in 18:57.57. The Maple Valley girls' cross country team, meanwhile, paid dearly for only having four runners at the Lowell Invitational. By not fielding a complete team of five, the Lions gave themselves no chance of be­ ing in the running for a Division 1 trophy, even though three of them won medals by placing among the top 15 runners. Muriel Wieland led the way with a sev­ enth place finish in 22:11.1, Kari Emerick was 11th in 22:38 and Dhanielle Tobias took the 15th slot with a 22:45 clocking. Michelle Silsbee finished 40lh in 27:13. Bath won the Division I girls' meet with 30 points. Five other squads beside; Maple Valley did not enter complete teams. The boys’ team had five runners finish and took ninth place among 11 teams with 233 points. Bath also won that race with 56 points. The Maple Valley girls took the second, third, fourth, fifth and eighth places to w in the SMAA jamboree Sept. 17 at Bellevue with 22 team points. Jessica McMillon paced the Lions with the runner-up finish in 22:22. Emerick was third. Wieland fourth. Tobias fifth and Sils­ bee eighth. Summer Hill was 12th. Bellevue was second in the meet with 50 points, followed by Leslie with 66, Olivet with 85 and Webberville 111. In the boys’ meet. Maple Valley took third with 81 points. Leslie won it with 27. Bellevue was runner-up with 55. Webber­ ville was fourth with 86 and Olivet fifth with 116. Andrew Kenyon led the Lions with a fifth-place finish in 19:09. Jason Wymer was eighth in 19:19. Jordan Burslcy was 19th in 21:07, Dustin Jones was 21st in 21:10 and Zeke Wieland 31st in 23:25. BOWLINC SCORES Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 5-3; Railroad Street Mill 5-3; Hecker Agency 4-4; Dean's Dolls 4-4; Carlton Center Bulldozing 3-5; Kent Oil & Propane 3-5. High Games & Series - L. Dawe 161* 435; B. Blakely 188-504; N. Ulrich 1744(M; B. Maker 195-488; B Wilson 151­ 437; D. Snyder 192-534; T. Christopher 172-442; M. Bowman 148-398; D. Coenen 140-362; H. Coenen 155-415; N. Prater 170-446; K. Fowk.- 193-438; J. Hamilton 176-444; B. Hathaway 149; N. Goggins 142-372; T Redman 149-361; S. Merrill 163-441. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 12-4; Woodland Sales 11-5; Hastings City Bank 8-8; Yankee Zephyr 6-10; Bye 6-10; TVCCU 5-11. Men’s High Gaines & Series - D. Mor­ gan 198-539; K. Beebe 203; L. Porter 178- 464; L Miller 258-607; R. Corey 187; J. Dale 187. Women’s High Gaines & Series - D. Service 171-464; S. Beebe 178;C.O’Keefe 211-512; J Steeby 148414. Tuesday Trios Piece of Cake 11.5-45; Bob's Grill 11-5; Shirley's Chuckwagon 11-5; Kenny Lee Builders 113; Seeber's Auto Body 8-8; Trouble 7-9: Cook Jackson 6-10; 3 Blind Mice 6-10; Miller's Excavating 5-11; CB's 35-125. High Games A Series - JJ Phillips 157; S. Vandenburg 197-509; A. Arends 172; R. Miller 192-538; M. Whitehead 152; C. Thayer 168; T. Redman 162; M. Slater 150; P. Ramey 210-529; R. Bnimmel 165; V. Green 160; T. Franklin 157; J. Rice 172: B. Hayes 197; C. Gates 152; S. Varney 161; L. Potter 171; D. Harding 162; L. Trumble 169. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth Lyle Lombard, an unmarried man (original mort­ gagors) to MG Investments, inc., an Indiana Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 12.1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Document a1024367 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank One National Association, f/k/a The First National Bank of Chicago. Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated January 12. 1999. which was recorded on October 12,1999, in Document No. 1036445. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of EIGHTY- EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 96/100 dollars ($88,238.96), including interest al 15 350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Parcel "0" of the Russell W. Harrison and Margaret A. Harrison unrecorded Plat descnbed as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, descnbed as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 36. distant 990 feet East of the Southwest corner of said Section 36. thence North parallel with the West line of said Section 36. 660 feet, thence East parallel with the South line of said Section 36. 330 feet, more or less, to the centerline ot Lang Road: thence South along the center of Lang Road. 660 feet to the South line of said Section 36; thence West 330 feet, more or less along said Section line to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200016840 Raptors (9/26» NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by FRANK A. HEACOCK II to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings. Michi­ gan, as Mortgagee dated DECEMBER 10. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of Michigan, on January 25. 2002 in Document No. 107348 and re-recorded February 20.2002. Doc­ ument No. 1075196. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of Seventy Eight Thousand sixty eight and 27/100 ($78,068.27) Dollars, and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained m said Mortgage and m pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Court­ house in the City of Hastings and County ol Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court m and for said County, on Thurs­ day. October 17. 2002. at 100 o'clock in the af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises win be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs. Attorney's lees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which premises are described tn said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt: A parcel of land m the Northwest 1/4 of the North­ east 1/4 of Section 27. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the inteisecbon of the North line of said section 27 with the centertine of highway M-43; thence West 220 feet along the section line; thence due South 300 feet; thence East parallel with North section l.ne 220 feet, more or less to centerline of said highway M-43. thence north along centertine 300 feet to place of beginning. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan Redemption Penod under Michigan Law (MSA 27A 3240) is six (6) months The penod of redemption will be six (6) months from the date of sale Dated Sept 16. 2002 LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Attorneys lor National Bank of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a Federal Banking Corporation, Mortgagee By ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) (10-17) Notice ol Mortgage Foroctoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael L. Secord and Shirley Secord husband and wife (Original Mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration System. Inc., solely as nominee tor Lender. America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated February 11.2002. ano record ed on February 22. 2002 in Uber Instrument No. 1075368 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars (S105.378.27). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained ir. said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that satd mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on October 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4, Section 21 Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township, tarry County. Michigan, descnbed as commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section, thence North 00 degrees 03 rrwv.ite* 03 seconds East 911.73 feet along the Wes! Ime of said Section to the place of begging; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 407.73 feet along said West line; tience South 89 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North fane of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East 248.64 teet along the East Ime of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 657 66 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 158.0 feet, thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 660 00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Soloman Road. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmoham Farms. Ml 48025 File >200226391 Mustangs (10/17) �Pag, 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Segtamter 26. 2002 HYAA FOOTBALL 7th Grade Gold The Hastings seventh grade gold team fell victim to Marshall 12-0 on their home field in a hard fought gridiron struggle. Marshall scored two quick touchdowns in the first quarter. The gold then tightened down the defense to hold Marshall score­ less the rest of the game. The offense struggled to get roiling with the exception of Ryan Cain who caught three passes in tight coverage to move the Saxons down the field. Josh Bare did a great job punting two deep for Hastings while under a heavy Marshall defensive rush. Bare also kept Marshall from adding more points on the Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detail ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenny L. Risner and Pamela J. Risner (original mort­ gagors) to Industry Mortgage Company, L.P.. A Delaware Limited Partnership, Mortgagee, dated February 17.1997. and recorded on February 24, 1997 in Liber 686 on Page 506 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hero of the sum of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 76/100 dollars ($33,558.78), including interest at 11.100% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are descnbed as: The West 1/2 of the foltowing described parcel of land, commencing at a point at the mtodte of the north line of the northwest 1/4 of section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence running south 40 rods. 12 links to the center al the East and West highway; thence to the easterly (frac­ tion along the'center of the oast and west high­ way to the center of north and south highway; thence running a northerly direction along the center of north and south highway to the north line of section 29; thence west to the point of beginning, except, the east 350 feet of this parcel, all in section 29. town 2 north, range 10 west. The redemption ported shall be 12 months) from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 240-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200222143 Raptors (9/26) board with a touchdown saving tackle late in the game. Garrett Harris had another strong defen­ sive performance capped off with two fum­ bled recoveries. Thomas McKinney. Ricky Mathis. Greg Woodmansee. Kyle McNerny. Carson Lctot and Carn solidly cemented the defense against Marshall for the last three quarters of the game. 7th Grade Blue The Hastings seventh grade blue team was defeated 22-0 by a tough defensive Harper Creek team. The Hastings team kept the game close in the first half with a strong defensive cf- fort of their own. Leading the way were John Mahmat. TJ Hoffman. Jeff Friend. Jack Webb. Zac Wiggins. Tom Newton, Ja­ red Robinson and Levi Robbins. Having strong offensive games were Kenneth Quick. Scott Wilson and Cory Jewett. Other honorable mentions are Alex Wil­ cox who had a big interception return and Darrin Hoffman who made a huge fumble rccovcry on a booming punt by Josh Jevicks. The coaches are proud of the effort this leam made on Saturday. "It was a verytough weekend for this team and they put forth a courages effort. They arc a fine Nodes of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OuTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE Pi ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Nodes of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Headley and Renee M. Headley (onginal mort­ gagors) to Metropolitan Capital Group, Inc., a Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 11. 1999, and recorded on August 19. 1999 in Document *1034014 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1999. which was recorded on August 17.1999. in Document *1034015. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to bo due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIXTY-FIVE AND 08/100 dollars ($97,065.08). inducing interest at 7.875% per annum. , Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1.-00 pm., on October 31.2002 Said promisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 260 Feet South of the 1/8 Post on too West lino of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Rango 7 West, tor the point of Beginning: twnco East 26 Rods; thonco North 12 Rods; thence West 26 Rods; thence South 12 Rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of ouch sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226459 Cougars (10/17) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and Melissa L. Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 23. 2000, and recorded on June 30. 2000 in Document No. 1046179 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A. in Trust tor the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2000 1. Assignee by an assignment dated June 27.2000, which was recorded on April 2.2001, in Instrument No. 1057544. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($164,168.79), including interest at 14.760% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 pjn, on October 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Mastenbrook s Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2. of Plats Pago 39. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accorda.-e with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: September 19,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200026693 Mustangs (10/17) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing on October 17, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 220 West Court Street in Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: group of players and friends who stuck to­ gether this weekend under some trying cir­ cumstances and supported on another through a very tough time." 5th & 6th Grade Gold The 5lh and 6th grade gold gridders from Hastings used a big play offense and a bend don't break defense to shut out a lough Un­ ion City squad 22-0. The Saxon passing game came alive as Adam Swartz con­ nected with John Olin for 2 touchdowns. Providing excellent protection was the Saxon offensive lien of Dylan McKay. Justin Jcvicks. Marcus Chase. Adam Skedgell. Adam Johns and Jason Baum bs Olin also tallied a score on the ground with Zach Nurenburg kicking the point after. The tough Saxon defense was led by Gage Pederson. Mike Purchase. Devon Armstrong. Ben Cappon. Jerry Willavize and Jason Eckley. 5th & 6th Grade While The young Saxon's played hard until th; end Saturday but came out on the short end of a 30-2 loss al Marshall. Brad Hayden completed several passes Io Dustin Bateson and Matt Watson but couldn't find the end zone. Nick McClelland battled down sev­ eral Marshall passes and with the help of Stuart Goodenough tackled Marshall's quarterback in the end zone for a safety. Daniel Robinson and Colby Wilcox ran the ball well for the Saxons. Other Saxons that had good games were Josh Lemon. Loren Smith. Austin Blair. Travis Steby. Jimmy Thompson. Travis Adams. Tyler Nelson. Zac Jarman. Nick Eaton. Logan Pollcry. Bryce Spurgion. An­ thony Makely and Mark Salski. The 5th and & 6th grade white Saxons host Cold­ water al 2:00 Saturday at Johnson Field. 5th & 6th Grade Blue The 5th & 6th grade blue team came on strong after trailing 7-0. to defeat Marshall 30-7 and post their second win of the sea­ son. The offense had a balanced attack with Dane Schils running for 58 yards and one touchdown. Troy Dailey had 85 yards on the ground with one touchdown and a sec­ ond score on a 33 yard pass play. Jon Gicslcr added 72 yards rushing. Trent Brisboc threw two touchdown passes, the first was a 10 yard pass to Luke Mansfield. Brisboc also added three extra point kicks. The defense was solid the entire game with Mansfield leading the way with 7 tackles. Brandon Courtney, Jake Stockham and Carson King played an outstanding game on both sides of the ball. The blue squad also had tough defensive efforts from Eric Pcttengill, Gabe Sutherland, Sheldon Westworth. Bryant DeBruyn, Jared Ram­ bin, Riley McClean. Austin Maurer & Matt Wolf. The Jr. Saxons will bost .Coldwalcr on Saluiday. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on October 17, 2002, at 7.-00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 220 West Court Street in Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the considera’Jon of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGE A-5-2002 MAP CHANGE A-4-2002 Request to i ezone property in Section 23 in Castletown Township (see below) Request to rezone property in Section 6 in Orangeville Township (see below) From A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Rural & Residential). From C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Commercial) All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. All of the above mentioned property is located in Berry County. Michigan Property Deecription/Legal Description: Parcel *06-05-023-000-15-01 Property Description/Legal Description: Parcel *08-11-006-035-20 THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC. 23, T3N. R7W. EXCEPT THE WEST 1717 FT. OF THE COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC 6. T2N. R10W. Th NORTH 89 DEG 5643* NORTH 1015 FT. THEREOF. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES WEST ON THE EAST ANO WEST 1/4 LINE 1015 38 FT . TH NORTH 6i DEG 20'40* WEST OVER WESTERLY 33 FT. THEREOF FOR PRICE ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR 454 75 FT . TH NORTH 5 DEG 55' WEST 282 92 FT TO A POINT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. ALSO THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC. 23. T3N. R7W. LYING AS BEING 1446 2 FT WEST AND 475 9 FT NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST. TH SOUTH 4 SOUTH OF STATE ROAD. EXCEPT: THAT PART NORTH OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS; COM DEG 03' WEST 150 0 FT, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. TH CON­ MENCING 715.64 FT. SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SEC. 23. THENCE EAST TINUING SOUTH 4 DEG 03' WEST 100 00 FT. TH NORTH 89 DEG 22' WEST 81 67 FT. TH 280 50 FT.; THENCE NORTH 72.06 FT, THENCE N82 DEG 17*21* E. 381.03 FT. TO THE EAST NORTH 2 DEG 161(T EAST 65 QQ£J. TH NORTH 89 DEG 22* WEST 46 31 FT, TH NORTH 4 DEG 03' EAST 34 89 FT. TH SOwR 69 DEG 22 EAST 130 0 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/3 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SEC. 23; THENCE NORTH TO THE ROADWAY RIGHT OF WAY. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PUR­ POSES OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FT. THEREOF FOR EAST STATE ROAD AND ANY OTHER NING Address 12330 Marsh Rd . Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. Address. 0622 East State Rd.. Nashville. Michigan 49073 bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 269-948­ or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 269-948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St, Hastings, Michigan, between the 4620 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W State St, in Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p m ) Monday thru hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further informa­ County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the tion The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, viduals with disabilities al the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of of Barry Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street, County of Barry by wnting or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-1284. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk Barry County Clerk 3rd & 4th grade blue The Hastings 3rd & 4th grade blue foot­ ball team defeated Sturgis 39-0 on Satur­ day. Ryan McPhail scored 3 touchdowns, in­ cluding one on a punt return to lead Hast­ ings. Also scoring for Hastings were Devin Farr with 2 touchdowns and an extra point. Beau Reascr with 1 touchdown and Josh Coenen with an extra point. The Offensive line had another solid ef­ fort. Veronica Hayden. Brandon Johnson, Matt Brewer. John Stanton. Paul Stutzman, Bobby Leedy. Casey Shaeffer. Collin Fer­ guson and Kevin Oslerind all played well. The Hastings defense dominated play on Saturday. Defensive lineman Anthony Vcltre. Jonny Wright. Casey Shaeffer. Veron­ ica Hayden. Bobby Leddy and Josh Coenen were in the Sturgis offensive backfield the entire game. Also contributing to the Hast­ ings defensive effort were Rob Clute. Bren­ nan Pruden. Cody Geiger. Beau Rcaser. Devin Fan. Ryan McPhail and Collin Fer­ guson. 3rd & 4th Grade Gold 1 he 3rd and 4th Grade Gold team dropped a hard fought battle against Mar­ shall. 12-0. The defense played well led by Mitch Brisboc. Other contributors on de­ fense were Micah Huver. CJ. Marlette and Aaron Ruder. Shaun Westworth had a pass breakup, nearly intercepting a pass. The offense played well despite not get­ ting in the end zone. They were led by Ty­ ler DeWitt al quarterback. The line blocked well led by Alex Nichols. Brandon Parsons, and Dylan Thurman. 3rd & 4th grade white Hastings 24 Union city 6. it was a tough game against a tough team. Union City held the Saxons to only 6 points in the first half. 11 yard TD run by Shawn McKcough was all the Saxons could muster against a tough Union City Defense. The second half the Saxons opened up the offense Nick Newton had a 32 yard scamper up the mid­ dle for a Touchdown. Union city adjusted their defense to defend against the Saxons running the middle and left the comers open for McKcough and Brian Baum who both added second half touchdowns to put the game out of reach. None of this could have been accomplished without outstand­ ing performances on the offensive line. Of­ fensive honorable mention this week goes to Ryan Tcuncsscn. Jeremy Lancaster and Thomas Fitzsimmons. The Saxon defense was relentless giving up just one touchdown to a very well pre­ pared Union City offense. McKcough played like a kid on a mission racking up 12 solo tackles and one sack to lead the Saxon defense. Baum, Joe Morey. Brett Lawrence, Nick Newton and Jason McClurkin added an additional 18 tackles between them to aid in the Saxon victory. The Saxon defense was not only tough against the run but when Union city tried to establish a passing game Ryan Faber went airborne for his first interception of the sea­ son, running it back 20 yards. Adam Kee­ ler, Dylan Kclmcr. Tyler Stolickcr and Nicholas Maurer had outstanding games and arc this weeks defensive honorable mention players. The Saxons arc now 2 and 0 and will be looking for there 3rd victory at home against Harper Creek this Satur­ day. Jymcanews Family Halloween Party at YMC.. Camp Algonquin Come join us for a “friendly” spooky party at camp. Climb the tower by torch­ light. Trick or treat and play carnival games in each of our cabins. Make crafts, carve pumpkins, and have a cup of cider. Costumes are optional! Families of all ages and sizes on Friday, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. $10 per family. Registra­ tion not required. Family Fun Afternoons at YMCA Camp Algonquin! Camp Algonquin! the newest camp in West Michigan invites all families to come and enjoy all the fun activities that camper’s enjoyed this past summer. Participate in as many programs as you want in our relaxed, comfortable, and most of all happy camp. YMCA Camp Algonquin, the camp where dreams are fulfilled. YMCA Camp Algonquin, Saturday, Sept 21 (rainout date, Saturday, Sept. 28), and Oct. 19 (rainout date, Saturday, Nov. II), from I to 4 p.m. For families of all ages and sizes. Youth ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include: climbing tower and vertical ropes course; Zip line (11 years and older); crafts; boating; fishing (participants must bring their own gear); sand volleyball; basketball; mt. biking: hiking; frisbee golf; picnic (gas grill and picnic tables provided). $10 per family. Individual admission for those 15 or older $5. Pre-registration is not required. Adventure Klub Vacation Day Camp Let the YMCA provide meaningful activ­ ities for your child during schoolteacher in­ service and parent teacher conferences. Children, kindergarten through fifth grade will participate in numerous camp activities all based on the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Fee includes transportation to YMCA Camp Algonquin, snacks, leadership, and activities. Guest will need to provide sack lunch. 1/2 Day Program Dates: Oct. 10. Nov. 6, Nov. 7, Nov. 8. Jan. 17, Feb. 6, March 5, March 26, March 27. March 28. �The Hastings Banner - Ttiursday. September 26. 2002 - Page 15 Hastings and Rutland townships seek county road patrol deputy by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor x Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown and Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont this week asked the Barry County Board of Commissioners to “seriously" consider paying for half the cost of a road patrol officer to cover their townships. The two townships have had a federal grant and an arrangement with the County Sheriff’s Department for several years to provide for a road patrol deputy in their ar­ eas. but that funding ends this year. The County Board referred the issue to its Central Services Committee, chaired by Commissioner Wayne Adams, who said he would invite County Sheriff Steve DeBoer to attend the committee meeting. Cooperation between local governmental entities already exists between townships and the Road Commission and five town­ ships that arc involved in the BIRCH Fire Association with the city of Hastings. Brown pointed out. “As far as law enforcement.” he said, “we need to do something. Both townships arc willing to get out their checkbooks in cooperation with the county and fund a deputy. Ideally, if more townships did this, this could be easily expanded. Whether or not this could happen. I don’t know. At least if we had a program in place, it could be a place to start.” The cost for one deputy is about $60,000. he said, “splitting that in half be­ tween the county and the townships would be about $30,000 a piece ..1 realize every­ body’s budget is tight. Ours is also... “Overall, the county has a road patrol situation that is woefully short,” Brown said. “This is nothing new. but it’s not get­ ting any better. If anything, it’s getting worse as the crime rate goes up...We’re es­ pecially short at night and weekends." County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said. “I would agree with the supervisors that the county probably needs more road patrol deputies. We’re talking about the re­ quest for adding a deputy in this year’s budget (proposal for 2003) from the sheriff. We’re considering the possibility." However. Mackenzie is concerned about the county actually matching the funding of the two townships. “In the past, whenever we’ve made money available to townships or units of local government, we’ve always done it uniformly. If we put money into roads, each township got the same amount. We didn’t favor one over the other,” Macken­ zie said. Financially, to help all the townships and governmental units with road patrol ex­ penses “quickly becomes money we don’t have,” he said. “It becomes a budgeting problem.” Commissioner Jim French suggested that perhaps the County Board could consider law enforcement requests on a casc-hy-ca.sc basis and open up the issue for discussion. Commissioner Tom Wing asked if more information could be obtained about how the Sheriffs deputies are scheduled. Mackenzie noted, as examples, that Barry Township, the City of Hastings and Nashville have their own police forces al­ ready; Middleville has a contract with the Sheriffs Department and Woodland Town­ ship has a part-time officer. Mackenzie said those units would probably want to ask for funding, too, if the county were to help other governments with law enforcement. Commissioner Wayne Adams wondered why Rutland and Hastings townships didn’t want their own police departments so they could have total control. Brown said total control is “insane," and that his township would “just like to fi­ nance" a portion of the cost to enhance services. Middleville used to have its own force, but then decided it would be better to part­ ner with the Sheriff s Department, he said. “This is basically a 50-50 deal for getting a full time deputy for half price...I sec it as a win-win for everybody.” Brown said. He suggested discussing the idea and trying it for at least a year. “1 think it’s worth trying.” Vilmont told commissioners, “...we need to be looking at more and more partner­ ship!, not less and less partnerships, as we all go forward. If we all throw a dollar in the pot and make 10. it works a lot better... Area health departments talk about West Nile Virus Four local health departments, Barry-Ea­ ton, Ingham, Ionia and Mid-Michigan (Gra­ tiot, Montcalm and Clinton counties), had a joint press conference Wednesday, Sept. 25. to discuss current operations and future plans to deal with the West Nile Virus issue in local communities. Representatives of the administrative, environmental and medical arms of these health departments discussed recommenda­ tions and key elements of their strategy to minimize the impact of the virus in area communities. The press conference was held at the Ingham County Health Department, 5303 South Cedar St., Lansing, at 10 a.m. The West Nile Virus has entered local communities, the entire state of Michigan, and almost all of the continental United States. It has established itself as a perma­ nent agent in the environment. “We believe that interventions to combat WNV should focus on our senior citizens and others (of any age) who have compro­ mised immune systems (e.g. people with HIV disease, people receiving chemother­ apy, infants or premature babies).” said Dr. Dean Sienko. “These are the people at highest risk of serious disease or complica­ tions from WNV infection." Sienko said young and otherwise healthy people, while not risk free, arc at substan­ tially lower risk of developing a disabling or life-threatening condition from WNV. “Given that WNV will be a permanent fixture in our environment." the doctor said, “we conclude that there arc three op­ tions to address it: Develop a vaccine (sci­ entists arc working on this, but there is nothing on the immediate horizon); avoid mosquito bites for the rest of one s life; or acquire natural immunity through the bite ,of an infected mosquito while a person is relatively young and healthy. “While the first option would be pre­ ferred, it is unavailable today. The second Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them The BANNER. To subscribe call 945-9554 option (avoiding minimizing contact with mosquitos) makes the most sense for those at highest risk of serious disease or death; this can be done through personal and facil­ ity protective measures and local environ­ mental manipulation. The third option, natural immunity, will be the course most of us, intentionally or unintentionally, will develop through exposure to mosquitos during routine life activities. “As we believe the main effort of our strategy should be targeted to our highest riv* groups, our health departments have, and will continue, to work with area indi­ viduals and agencies to provide education, training and technical assistance to best serve their needs. As this is a new infection to our communities and nation, we ac­ knowledge that this is an evolving situation and may require that we redirect our efforts if ongoing epidemiological data suggests this is warranted." For more information, call the offices of Dr. Dean Sienko (517) 887-4318 or Dr. Robert Graham (989) 831-3608. “...What we’re talking about is to meet a need. I think we’ve lost focus on defining need and 1 think wc’vc lost focus on put­ ting money to take care of those needs. That’s what we’re trying to do...The issue is road patrol. The issue is not the Sheriffs Department budget. The issue is not county budget...not township budget. The issue is how much road patrol should be out there, what's an optimum level and we need some definition of what that is, some standards, if you will, and I’m not sure if those stan­ dards arc today in place. “...Once those standards are identified then we need to...figure out what type of coverage it takes to meet those standards," such as a township partnering with the Sheriffs Department. Mackenzie said he didn’t want to seem critical because the grants were probably signed by Brown and Vilmont’s predeces­ sors and wondered what plans were in place for the two townships to continue their road patrol programs. Vilmont said he doesn’t think there were any written formal agreements. The main thrust is to develop a better road patrol, he said, by creating a joint part­ nership mechanism. “Times are changing. We arc going to have to change the way we do business. Maybe some joint funding on some of these things is a good thing.” Vilmont said. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THK FIRM ts A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE M? ITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Witham L. Beachnau and Joann Beachnau (original mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7, 1994, and recorded on July 18, 1994 in Uber 610 on Page 19 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Chase Manhattan Bank F/K/A Chemical Bank, as Trustee of IMC Home Equity Trust 1994-1 under the pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1. 1994. Assignee by an assignment dated November 18. 1994. which was recorded on May 14. 1995. in Uber 629 on Page 228. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTYNINE AND 61/100 dollars ($6,229.61). including interest at 11.790% per annum. . Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m„ on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of block 6 of RJ. Grants Second Addition to the City. Formerly Village of Hastings. According to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 16. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200132847 Raptors (1CV10) LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting. September 9. 2002 All board members present and 5 guests Approved previous board minutes and List of Bills, received Treasurers and Committee Reports. Approved Park Ordinance #55. MTA Conferences, upgrading Financial system, tractor Trade-in. repairing Flag pole light at the hall Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (9/26) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON F TOPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Noti..i is hereby given that the Barry Count) Planning-Zoning Commission will conduct a pub­ lic hearing on. October 17, 2002 ,**t 7:00 p.m. at the Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court StHastings. Michigan The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: ORDINANCE NO.: A-6-2002 ARTICLE IV Delete the following in bold tatters: 8. Open Space Communities shall be permit­ ted as a permitted in the "A". ’AR-. -R-LS'. “R-1". "R-2", "RL-1." and ’RL-2“ zonmg district providing the following regulations are met: Change the following in: B. -1. (a.) From ■...forty percent (40%)..." to "...fifty percent (50%)..." Add the following in: B. -1.(3.) *_ptot dedications...". To Read as follows in: B. -2. (b.) (3.) “The Planning Director will select ait of the proposed approved lots to be evaluated by the Barry-Eaton Health Department to determine site suitability for home co.**struc»ion.~ To Read as follows In: B.-2. (b.) (3.) (c.) "All yield pions will be evaluated until of the sites are approved by the Health Deportment­ Change the following in: B. -4. (d.) From ‘...32,000 square feet..." to ..21,780 square foot..". To reed as follows in: B. -4. (d.) (1.) •Smaller lots may be consid­ ered in developments served by public utilities." Add the following in: B. -4. "o) Community Septic Systems must bo approved by the Health Deportment and Township It Is being proposed In." Add the following in: B. -5. “a) No waivers of Section 4-26." Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ bally or in writing, win be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any written response may be mailed to the address listed betow or taxed at 269-948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available tor public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pm.) Monday-Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 269-945-1290 for further infor­ mation. The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the mooting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the County of Barry by writ­ ing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. 269-945-1284. Debbie Smith, Barry County Clerk (10-10) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm rs a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used ftv this purpose if you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Susan A Mix. a single woman to Worth Funding Incorporated, a California Corporation. Mort­ gagee. dated October 1. 2001. and recorded on October 17. 2001 »n Instrument No 1068256, Barr/ County Records. Michigan Said Mortgage was assigned to US Bank N A., as trustee, by an assignment dated Apnl 11. 2002 and recorded May 3. 2002 in Instrument No. 1079948. on which 'nortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Seven and 67/100 Dollars ($132,267.67). including interest at 11 34% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock aan. on Thursday. October 3. 2002. Said premises are situated m City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot 1141 of the original plat of the City ot Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated August 29. 2002 US Bank NA. as trustee. Assignee ot Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequndre Rd.. Ste. 620 Starting Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 111 Our File No 100 8358 (9/26) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa Brewer and Lyndon Brewer, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc. as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mort­ gagee. dated January 20. 2000 and recorded January 27. 2000 in Instrument Number 1040601, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($136,696.76) including interest at the rate of 8.625% pec annum. Under the power of sale contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on November 7.2002. The premises are located in the City of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lots 5 and 6 of Schnurr Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 5 of plats, page 67. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA$600.324la. In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and toere is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor Old Kent Mortgage Senrices (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200 0564 (10(24) Free Seminar Reveals How To Awjd All Market Lossi While Participating Market Gainst Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group U, »B. October 15th, 2002, 5:00 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson Hastings, Mich. (Dinner served immediately following seminar) To reserve seating, call our automated response line! 1 -800-381 -1 659 Securtlles offered through USA Financial Securities. 6020 East Fulton Street. Ada. Michigan 49301.1-888-532-4757. Member NASD. SIPC and Reglslered Investment Advisor. 627 Fast Main Street • ( alcdgma. 211 Fast Water Street* Suite 100 • kalama/o<>. 3205 6Mth Street. SF. • Dutton. 303 Arlington Street • Middleville Ml Ml Ml Ml •1r»• r»|r> S’)I 491)0"• 6lti 3k I 4*43lr»• 61f».ti9s 49333• M6 s111 "9<,u bir 33til �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26, 2002 Laura Belie Bush 224 Mary G. Frey DELTON - Mary G, Frey. Delton, passed away Sept. 23. 2002. Mrs. Frey was bom on Dec. 14, 1925 in Greenville, MI. the daughter of Roy and Evalyne (Stuart) Matthews, and she was raised by Franklin and Laura Medcoff. Mary attended Bedford Bible Church. She loved flowers, could fry fish better than anyone, and a person could set their watch by time the noon dinner was served. Mary will remembered as a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. On April 24. 1946 in Godwin Heights. MI, she married Robert Frey who survives, other members of her family include a daughter, Karen “Kit” Frey of Lansing; a son, and daughter-in-law. Kenneth and Roxanne Frey of Hastings; a sister. Evelyn Farr of Newaygo, MI; grandchildren. Michael Frey. Robert “Rob” Frey and Ellie Fitzgerald; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Frey was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday. Sept. 26. 2002. 11 a.m. at the Bedford Bible Church, Pastor Larry Fulton, officiating. Interment Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bedford Bible Church or a charity of ones choice, will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Bonita A. Swick BATTLE CREEK - Bonita A. (Strow) Swick, 88, of longtime resident of Battle Creek, and formerly of Nashville, passed away at Mercy Pavilion on Tuesday. Sept 17. 2002. She was bom in Vermontville, MI. one of seven children of Edna (Cole) Strow and Clave Strow. She retired from the Federal Center in Battle Creek and clerked at Ruby's Dress Shop. Bonnie had one son who lived only hours after birth. She is survived by sisters. Midge (Strow) Ostrem of Battle Creek, Marcy (Strow) Rehor of Flagler Beach. FL; and sister-in­ law. Patricia Strow of Grand Rapids. She also leaves 14 nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Saturday. Sept 21, 2002 at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Pastor Kenneth Vaught officiated. Obitu.aties Frederick Yager Wiselogle LAKE ODESSA - Frederick Yager Wise­ logle, age 90, of Lake Odessa. MI. died Wednesday. Sept. 18. 2002. He was bom in Albion. MI on May 18. 1912 to Andrew J. and Florence (Yager) Wiselogle. Fred was raised in Ann Arbor. MI and received his doctor of science degree in organic chemistry from the University of Michigan in 1936. Dr. Wiselogle was an associate professor of chemistry at Johns Hopkins University from 1936 to 1946. During WWII. Dr. Wiselogle was asked to coordinate a research program seeking new anti-malaris! sgents under the auspices of the Committee on Medical Research of the National Research Council. For his efforts, leading to new pharmaceuticals for the control of malaria. President Truman awarded him a Certificate of Merit in 1946. That same year. Dr. Wiselogle joined the staff of the Squibb Institute for Medical Research in New Brunswick. New Jersey, where he made contributions in the areas of new anti-tubercular agents, as well as drugs for the relief of arthritis, tranquilizers, antibiotics, vitamins and steroids. He represented the Squibb research team in receiving, again from President Truman, the Lasker Award for the discovery of a new drug. Isoniazid, for the treatment of tuber­ culosis. During his 26-year stay with Squibb, he served on the Board of Directors of the New York Academy of Sciences (President1961). Following his retirement in 1972, Fred and Charlotte moved to Lake Odessa, where he served on the governing boards of the Lake Odessa Ambulance Squad, the Lake Odessa Arts Commission. Jordan Lake Watershed Association. Lakewood School Board, Michigan Association of School Boards. Lake Odessa Historical Society. Lakewood Waste Waler Authority, Lake Odessa Centennial Commission, Lake Odessa Community Library. Lake Odessa Lions Club, and Ionia County Republicans. His hobbies included gardening, photog­ raphy and computer programming. Dr. Wiselogle is survived by Charlotte Pike Wiselogle, his wife of 39 years; his children. Elizabeth Haskins, William R. Wiselogle, Ann Dee Wiselogle and Mar­ garet Wiselogle; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: and his wife, Louise Ryder Wiselogle. At his request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements were han­ dled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, MI. TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INNOVAT1ON/HILLSIDE PARK PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Woodtand, Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of paving and related improvements within the Innovalion and Hillside Park Plats, and specifically for Donna Drive. Ida Street. Marie Street. Sieb Drive. Edwards Drive and PoHard Drive, ail private roads, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 bf the Public Ads of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shal bo specially assessed against each of the toflowmg described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following pro­ posed special assessment dtotrict: INNOVATION/HILLSIDE PARK PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appear­ ing below the lots and parcel numbers Lots and Parcels Numbered: 06-15-075-001-00; -002-00; -004-00 -005-00. -00600; 00700; 00600. 00900; -01040; -011-00; 01200; 01300 06-1506000200; 01200; 01900. 02300; 02400; 03000; 03100. 03200; 03300. 034­ 00; 03500; 03600, 03700; 03800. 04000; 04100; 04200; 04300; 04400; 045­ 00. 04600; 04700; 04800. 05000, 05200; 05400. 05500, 05600; 05700; 058­ 00; 05900; 06000. 06100; 06200; 06300.06700; 06800; 06900; 07000; 07100; 07200; 07300; 07400 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Woodland will hold a public hearing on October 1.2002 at 7 JO p.m. at the Township Hall. 156 S Mam St. Woodtand. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS­ TRICT ANO THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING ■ This notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Woodland Dated September 3. 2002 Cheryl Allen. Clerk Township of Woodland Gladys Mary Thompson SPRINGFIELD Gladys Mary Thompson, age 89. died Sunday. Sept. 22. 2002 at Evergreen Manor in Springfield. Mich. She was bom Dec. 21. 1912 in Hastings. Mich, the daughter of James Foley and Hazel (Callihan) VanAlstine. She graduated from Hastings High Schooi in 1931. Mrs. Thompson was a lifelong Bedford area resident. She married Walter Thompson, who pre­ ceded her in death on March 2. 1981. She loved doing ceramics, traveling, doing crafts and attending craft shows, cooking, bunko, bingo and wearing hats. She was a member of the Bumham Brook Senior Center and a member of Springfield Seniors. The family helped start and she was a member of the Bedford Rescue Squad. She worked as a sales clerk for J.C. Penney. Battle Creek, where she worked for 15 years. Mrs. Thompson had also worked at other Battle Creek area retail stores. She is survived by her son. Junior W. Thompson of Nashville. Mich.; daughter. Patricia A. Langs of Battle Creek. Mich.; son. Richard D. Thompson of Escondido, Calif.; and a brother. Cart Fbley of Battle Creek. Mich.; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; four great great grandchil­ dren; four step-sisters and one step-brother. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, Walter; father, James Foley; mother. Hazel Callihan VanAlstine; brother. Forest Foley; sisters. Martha Black and Betty Lovett; one grandson; and one great grand­ son. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Sept. 25, 2002 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Rev. Larry L Fulton of Bedford Bible Church officiating. Burial was at the Bedford Cemetery in Bedford Township. Arrangements were made by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Battle Creek. Thelma M. (Deal) Henney BATTLE CREEK - Thelma M. (Deal) Henney. age 89, of Battle Creek, formerly BAI TLE CREEK - Laura Belle Bush, age 90 of Battle Creek, passed away Sept. 21.2002. Laura Belle Bush was bom Sept. 17, 1912 in Park Falls. Wis.. the daughter of Gustave and Emma (Raymond) Jones. She moved to Battle Creek as an infr.it. On June I. 1935 in Battle Creek, she. married George LeRoy Bush who preceded her in death on April 17. 1953. She was employed by Ron McComb Sr. at the First Little Cut Rate Store, was co­ owner of the Silver Car Grocery on Porter St in Battle Creek from 1946-1969 and worked at Halsteds Hardware until retire­ ment. She was a member of the Women’s International Bowling Congress since 1951 and was awarded the oldest active bowler in Battle Creek in 1999 and 2000. She was a member of the Bedford Elsa Lioness Club since 1980; holding many offices and receiving many awards; including Lioness of the Year in 1991 and was awarded the oldest active Lioness in Michigan in June, 2002. She was chairperson of the “Rada Knife Product" sales fund raiser at the Our Lady of Great Oak Food Bank. * She was a “wonderful” mom. a “great" grandmother and a “super” great grand­ mother who loved to play pool with her great grandson Casey and watch her great grand granddaughters show their horses. Laura will be missed by her special friend Pauline Castleberry and other friends at Barneys on Friday afternoons. She is survived by her daughter. Kay Gray of Mill Lake; grandson. Hal (Julie) Gray of Delton; great grandchildren. Sarah, Kelsey and Casey Gray; nieces, Marcy Bush and Debbie Myers of Battle Creek. Paula Brown of Florida; nephews. Chuck Bush of Indiana and Tom Bush of Tennessee and several other nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Earl Casey Jones; and a sister. Donna Brandimore. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday. Sept. 24. 2002 at 10 a.m. at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Interment Reese Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Bedford Area Lioness or Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Marie H. Polstin Mrs. Henney was bom Aug. 5. 1913 to Russell and Iva (Amet) Kantner of Woodland. She was raised in Hastings, graduating Hastings High School. Thelma began working for Hastings Mutual Windstorm Insurance Company, the present Hastings Mutual. She was with the company 25 years retiring in 1968. She has enjoyed her retirement yrars since that time. She was preceded in death by her parents, former husband. Milbum L. Deal, and a granddaughter, Lorraine Bowman. She is survived by her husband J.C. Gerald Henney, of Battle Creek; daughter. Barbara (Wespinter) Jager and husband, Kenneth of Hastings; son, Carl Wespinter and wife, Joann, of Portage; eight grand­ children and many great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept 21, 2002 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Private interment at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Opal Mae Clark ROLLA. MISSOURI - Opal Mae Clark, age 82. of Rolla, Missouri and formerly of* Hastings, died Thursday. Sept. 19, 2002 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kirkwood. Missouri. She was bom in Centerville, Iowa on OcL 9, 1919 the daughter of Ted and Della (Main) Tracey. She married George Brewer on Dec. 25. 1939. He was killed in action in World War II on Sept. 12, 1944. She married Robert Clark on Aug. 8. 1947. The couple moved to the Hastings area in 1952 from Hammond. Indiana. He preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 1977. Also preceding her in death were her brothers Ted Jr., Alva, and William Tracey. Also stepsons Gary and Phillip Clark. Mrs. Clark has lived in Missouri for the past several years. She will be greatly missed by her friends and her family, which includes her sons, Terry (Paula) Brewer of Rolla. Missouri; George “Tim” Brewer of LaCosta, California; James (Judy) Clark of Hastings; stepson. David Clark of Eugene, Oregon; 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchil­ dren. A visitation will take place Friday, Sept. 27,2002 from 6-8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 28. 2002 at Hastings* Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Malt Rohde officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. DELTON Marie H. Polstin, of Delton, passed away Sept. 20. 2002. Mrs. Polstin was bom on June 11, 1922 in Benton Harbor. MI. the daughter of Samuel and Marie (Peter) Bowe.. She was a veteran of World War II, serv­ ing her country in the U.S. Navy. Marie was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, the V.F.W. Post 422 of Delton, and TOPS of Prairieville. She loved cooking, nature and birds. She enjoyed ceramics, sewing as she made many of the clothing for her children. Marie will be remembered as being a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband. Lawrence Polstin. whom she married on Dec. II. 1948 in Benton Harbor, MI; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Amy Pol­ stin of St. Ignace, MI; a daughter and son­ in-law, Rebecca and Leet Zwepink of Churubusco, IN; brothers, Charles Bower of Climax. MI, Jake Bower of MO, and Fred Bower of Watervliet, MI; a sister. Mary Lotsbach of Buchanan. MI; grand­ children, Nicholas Polstin and Chelsea and Marties Zwepink; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Polstin was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Samuel; and an infant daughter, Cora Ann. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrat­ ed on Monday, Sept. 23, 2002 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Fr. Thomas Fernando, celebrant Burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to St. Ambrose Heating Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Steven Wendell Long CALEDONIA - Steven Wendell Long, age 51, of Caledonia, passed away Friday. Sept. 20. 2002. He is survived by his wife of 31 years. Sue; two sons. Todd and Brett Long, both of Caledonia; is parents. Werdell and Lucille Long of Caledonia; brother-in-law, Tom and Gloria Anderson of Kentwood; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was the owner of Long Masonry. Funeral services for Steven were held Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Legion. Arrangements were made by MalthysseKuiper-DeGraff Funeral Home. Caledonia. Let Us Process Your COLOR Printing Plus at Violet Rebeca Jordan WOODLAND - Violet Rebecca Jordan, age 88. of Woodland, went Home to be with her Lord on Friday evening. Sept. 20,2002. Violet was bom in Woodland on Feb. 2, 1914 to Sylvester and Vera (Ehret) Curtis. Violet graduated from Woodland High School in 1931, and was married to Irving Jordan on June 27. 1931. She was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland, where she willingly participated in many church activ­ ities. She was an accomplished seamstress, an avid sports fan, and loved to fish even though she was afraid of water. Violet had worked at the grocery store in Woodland for a short time, but her family always remained her first priority. She is survived by her son. Terry and Rachel Jordan; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers; her son-in-law. Richard (Mary) Kimble; and many other very special people in her extended family. Violet was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Irving Jordan; her daughter. Janet Kimble; her son and daugh­ ter-in-law. Ogal and Janice Jordan; six sis­ ters; and two brothers. The funeral service were held on Tuesday, Sept. 24. 2002 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Craig Patrick Cooley. Hastings and Renae Suzanne Gutchess. Hastings. Terrance Alan Giffin, Woodland and Sheri Lynn Sterkenburg, Marne. Brian Arthur Donaldson, Woodtand and Pauline Kay Naab. Woodland. Jacob David Courier. Hastings and Jenna Dee Hunalt, Hastings. Benjamin Randal Forbes. Middleville and Lori Beth Kooiman. Middleville. Scott Christopher Kipp. Battle Creek and Michelle Renee Leatherman, Battle Creek. Todd Michael Livermore, Hastings and Maria DeJesus Rivera, Hastings. Brandon James Eddy. Hastings and Dawn Michelle Harvey. Hastings. Ronald William Coplin, Hastings and Jamie Sue Heiss, Hastings. Jason Wayne Blauvelt, Middleville and Melissa Dawn O’Brien. Middleville. Stacey Leonard Kelley. Middleville and Tenessa Angela Parham. Middleville. FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTFS) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTFY (248) 382-8458 F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and condMcns of a certain mortgage made by John Higdon, and Kim Higdon, hueband and wife ot Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Ftagstar Bank. FSB dated the 13th day ot July, AD. 2000, aid recorded in the office of too Rogistor of Deeds, tor too County of Berry and State of Michigan, on toe 13to day of July. AD.. 2000. in Document No. 1047045 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at toe date ot this notice, tor principal and interest, the sum ot $78,870.05 (seventy eight thousand eight hundred doBars and five cants) indudtog Interest there on al 11.12% (eleven point one-two) percent per annum. And no suit proceedtogs at law or in equity having been mstitutod to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore. by virtue of toe power of sate con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to toe stat­ ue of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10th day of October, AD.. 2002, at 1:00 Vctock said mortgage wB bo toroctoood by a sale at pubic auction, to too highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, of toe premises described In said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in toe City of Delton, in toe County of Berry and State of Michigan and described as foltow* to wit: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres, according to toe recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plots on Pago 30. atoo, beginning at the Northwest Comer of Said Lot 4 of toe recorded Plat of Barron Acres, thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes East on too North Uno of Lot 4, 100 teat thence North 134 toot Thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes West 100 foot. Thence South 134 Feet to too Place of Beginning, being part of toe Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 North. Range 9 Weet. Commonly known as: 239 E. Orchard. Tax I.D.: 08-003-045-004-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redorrption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: September 5.2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. Bost (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Weftman. Weinberg & Reis Co., L.PA 755 W. Big Beaver Road. Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWRS 02686951 (10/3) �Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 26. 2002 - Page 17 School buildings lawsuit put on hold by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The School Equity Caucus will put a lawsuit on hold while several statewide school and business associations join forces for one last "big massive try” to htfvc the state finance infrastructure improvements for crumbling schools. The lawsuit would have attempted to force the state Io pay for the remodeling or construction of new school buildings in dis­ tricts that can't afford to upgrade their fa­ cilities. Delton and Hastings school boards last week decided not to support the proposed lawsuit, saying the timing was poor to try to add more expense to an already overbur­ dened state budget that took a serious hit this past year due to a nationwide reces­ sion. Richard Wilson, executive director of the caucus, said the ailing state economy wasn't the “key reason” why the caucus de­ cided to delay the lawsuit. Rather, representatives of the various school organizations felt “there has not been a unified coalition effort” to lobby the legislature for relief from the problem of crumbling schools, Wilson said. Executive directors from the Michigan Luncheon to raise funds for Birkholz A special fund-raising luncheon for Re­ publican State Senate Candidate Patty Birk­ holz will be held ai noon Tuesday, Oct. 1 .at the County Scat Restaurant. Robert LaBrant. senior vice president of public affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, will speak about the 2002 elec­ tions and their impact on the Slate of Michigan. The luncheon will begin at noon and end at 1:15 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. The address of the County Seat Restaurant is 128 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings. Birkholz. who currently is finishing her third term in the Michigan House as a rep­ resentative from Allegan County, said. “I am committed to the belief that citizen in­ put and community involvement is a vital component in developing a forward-look­ ing legislative agenda. My goal is to use this luncheon and subsequent meetings as an opportunity to listen and learn about programs that will improve the quality Of life for all Michigan families.” Call Amanda Price at (616) 218-4282 to make a reservation. Hastings BPW to have candidates forum Oct. 8 The Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club will be host for candidates forum Tuesdays, Oct. 8, from 7 to 9 p.. at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Candidates for ail elected offices for the general election have been invited to attend. Several local candidates have confirmed attendance at the event. Format for the evening will have prepared questions for the candidates and a question and answer period from the audience. The moderator for the evening has not been confirmed at this time. Candidates will be allowed to speak to constituents prior to the start of the evening and following in the lobby area of the lec­ ture hall. The Hastings Business and Professional Women's Club is a non-partisan organiza­ tion with a mission to be an advocate for women through education and information. Members of the 50-year-old organizaiion welcome all to attend to become educated regarding the issues that each candidate supports or opposes. For more information about the Hastings BPW, call Mary Macqueen, president, at 945-8832. CAPTURE THE COLOR OF THE SEASON! Take lots of photos of the colorfill scenes of autumn, then bring us your film for... QUALITY COLOR PHOTO PROCESSING J Ad GRAPHICS Association of School Administrators, the Michigan Association of School Boards, the Middle Cities Education Association and the Michigan Association of Business Officials have all given commitments to form a coalition ""to seek vigorously a meaningful participation of the state in as­ sisting local districts to meet their infra­ structure needs.” according to a letter sent to schools by the caucus. "This would be a concerted effort to achieve this goal this school year." The executive directors of the various as­ sociations will have to obtain approval for the coalition from their members, accord­ ing to the letter. The coalition was discussed during a caucus general membership meeting yester­ day (Sept. 25). which took place during a Michigan Association of School Adminis­ trators conference in Traverse City. Wilson said one of the first things the new coalition will do is approach guberna­ torial candidates to find out their stand on the issue. Wilson said Republican candi­ date Dick Posthumus has not made a public statement about the issue. Democratic can­ didate Jennifer Granholm “has indicated there should be some effort to provide loan assistance to schools" for infrastructure needs.Wilson said. He said Gov. John Engler opposed giving financial assistance to schools for their buildings and grounds, and stalled legislation making its way through the House of Representatives that would have put the question on the Novem­ ber ballot. Wilson said the state Senate has already approved putting a proposal on the Novem­ ber ballot to have the state borrow SI bil­ lion in bonds that school systems could use for infrastructure needs. If the state House approves the ballot proposal by the end of December, he said, the issue could go be­ fore voters in the next general election in 2003. The proposal wouldn't raise taxes, WiLson said. But it would require the state to come up with between $35 and $85 mil­ lion a year to pay the loan payments. The School Equity Caucus, an associa­ tion of 290 school districts formed to en­ sure equal educational opportunities for all Michigan schoolchildren, was a principal leader in getting Proposal A legislation passed that has done much to equalize the amount of operating money spent per pupil by different districts. But the caucus says cause some can afford millages to pay for school infrastructure needs and others can't. The result has been that some school districts have crumbling, unsafe buildings that violate building codes and don't pro­ vide the needed learning environment to al­ low students to receive a good education, the caucus says. "There is a serious, compelling need for the slate to deal with this,” Wilson said. COMMISSION Continued from page 3 people will not want to pay to maintain a community owned system. McKcough said the health department would need to design and approve the sys­ tem. McKcough was also concerned about al­ lowing lots that are too small in the clus­ tered area. The commissioners ultimately agreed the health department standards would curtail the number and size of lots practically pos­ sible in a clustered area of an open space development. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzic said the Health Board takes a conservative approach toward alternative systems. He said it wants to be sure the system has been proven over time. He said some haven’t worked well, and the members want to sec a track record, and research to show the efficacy. Stough said. "Development follows in­ frastructure." adding that alternative septic systems promise to make some lots buildable which were not before. Opening some lands to housing where soils previously would not allow building would open the door to developing areas like Woodland, where farm land has re­ mained and presently has the possibility of being permanently preserved, it was noted. An Open Space Development must ad­ here to the Keyholing ordinance, which protects water quality of Barry County lakes, rivers and wetlands. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been made in to* condition* of a mortgag* mad* by Timothy J. O’Neill and Diane O Neiil husband and wife, to EquiCredit, mort­ gagee. dated February 9. 2X1 and recorded February 20. 2X1 in Lib*r 1055129. Barry County Record*. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2X1-2) by assignment dated August 5.2002 and recorded on August 21.2002 in Register No. 106X13. Barry County Record*. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage toe sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One and 11/1X Dollar* ($1i1.761.11). including interest at th* rate of 9.83% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of toe Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting* in Barry County. Michigan at 1 :X pm. on October 31.2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1. Block 23. Eastern Addition to toe City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shal be 6 month* from toe date of such sate, unless toe property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §6X 3241*. in which cas* th* redemption period sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 82/100 dofiar* ($72,831.62). including interest at 7.750% per mortgago and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foroctoeed by a sale at the mort- venue, at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Ml at 1X p.m. on October 31,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: of Lot 11 of toe Recorded Ptet of Pine Point PtaL Section 5. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, and Running Thence North X Degree* West along foreclosing mortgage can rescind ths sale In the event a 3rd party buy* the property and there Is a simultaneous resolution with to* borrower. Dated: September 19,2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* for The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2X1-2), A* Assize* P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48X7-5041 (248) 457-10X File No. 231.1540 (10H7) Northwest comer of Said Lot. Lake Number 3 (Said Plat being on too Soutoorty Uno of Said Lot 11). Thence Souto 70 Degrees Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such cm* made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at too Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at IX pm., on October 17.2002. Said premise* are situated in VILLAGE OF DELTON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described aa: Beginning at an iron stake at the Southwest Delton; toence South 11-1/4 degrees West on East Uno of highway 34 rods 2 foot toence North 78-3/4 degrees West 2 rods to center ot highway for beginning toence Souto 11-1/4 degrees West 4 rode; thence Souto 78-3/4 degrees East 10 thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 10 rods from Lot 11 and too shore of Lako.M Feet to toe Place of Beginning. The redemption period shel bo 6 monto(») The redemption period shal be 6 months) 800.3241a. m which case he redemption period Dated: September 19,2X2 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Couger* 248-593-1X1 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselor* 304X Telegraph Road, Suita 2X Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 Fite *200226450 Cougars INFORMATION WE O0TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUTARY DUTY. (Mod: September 5.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made in toe condition* of a mortgage made by Kenneto E. Lutz. II and Melody A Lutz (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April X. 2X1, and recorded on May 14,2X1 In Instrument *1059682 In Barry County Records, Michigan, on wNch mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe dau hereof toe sum of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUN­ DRED THIRTY-SEVEN AND 83/IX doiars ($74,637.83). including interest at 7.125% per 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Btogham Farms, Ml 48025 hearing for the tolowing: venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1X pm., on November 7,2002. Sa!d premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARR\". Barry County, Michigan, and are deacribed as: Paresis of Utod located <n toe Township of Barry, County of Berry. Michigan as deacribed a* tofiows: The Northwest 1/4 of the Soutowaet 1/4 of Section 27, Town 1 North, Range 9 Weal Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan, except toe fol­ lowing deacribed Parcel*: 1/4 ot Section 27. Town 1 North, Range 9 Wool described ar Commencing at the Northeast cor­ ner ot said Northwest 1/4, Soutowest 1/4; thence West 26 2/3 rods (440.0 foot); toence South 12 red* (198.0 foot); thence East 26 2/3 rode (440.0 foot); toence North 12 rode (196.0 foot) to too piece of beginning. Northwest 1/4 of too Southwest 1/4 of Section 27. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as fol- MORTGAGE SALE -Detauithae been mod* in to* ooncMon* of a certain mortgage mod* by. Brian W. Stickler md Cyntota F. Stickier, hueband and wife to New Century Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation Mortgagee, dated August X, 2X1 and recorded on September 6, 2X1 in Document No. 1086025 Barry County n---- -* > w-m-----rie^oru*, Mrcntgan. Said mortgage was assigned to: UK Bank. NX, a* Trustee tor New Century Hom* Equity Loan Trust. Senes 2X1-NC2 Asset Backet Pase-Through Certificate*, by assignment d*to>J July 24. 2002 and recorded August 12, 2002 >n Document No. 1065433, on which mortgage sum at Two Hundred Four Thousand rour Hundred Forty Three and 06/IX dollars ($204,443.08), inducting interest at 10X0% per annum. Under toe power cl sale contained in said provided, notice is hereby gMm toot said mort- Hasting*. Michigan, at IX o’clock pm. on Thursday, October 3.2002 Said premi*** are ebretod in Township of Thomapple. Barry Cum it/, Mtahigan, and are Section, run thence South 89 degrees 47 minutes Part of too Soutowest 1/4 at Section X. town 4 >■ - ,Mi ru—---- _ ,•*<u — ■ —jm->/A ——Nonn, Mango iw west, oesenoeo as. of said Section, 340.01 foot to too pteoe of begin­ ning of this description; toence continuing Souto 89 degree* 47 minutos 00 seconds East along Section; toence North 88 degrees 55 minute* 58 317.62 foot; thence South 11 degrees X minute* Section 1318.77 foot of too Eaot Uno of too West 1/2 of too Soutowest 1/4 of aNd Section; toence 1/8 Uno of said Section; toence North 89 degrees 1/8 fino of said Section 317.63 foot toence North 11 degrees X minutoo 15 seconds West 1344.93 feet to the place of beginning. Section 27. Town 1 North, Rango 9 West. 660 feet South of toe West 1/4 poet of said SecSon; thence North along the West lino of said Sodton. 1/4 of said Section; toence Souto 89 degrees 47 West 1/4 line ot said Section. 340.1 feet toence Souto 11 degrees X minutos 15 seconds East to a point directly East of toe place of beginning; toence West to th* piece of beginning. The redemption period shal be 12 monto(s) from the dale of such rate. Dated: September 26.2002 FOR INFORM*TlON, PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1X1 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 File *2X227147 (10/24) Cougars Soutowest 1/4 of toe Section 675.72 foot to too piece or oegxvung or m»s oeocnpeon, aww 1188.78 foot to too centoritoo of West Loop Road (66.00 feet wide); thence North 47 degrees 53 West Loop Road 2X.X foot toence North 40 dogroes 14 minutes 46 seconds East 651.68 het toence North 70 dogroes 56 minutes 24 seconds East 61X43 feet to too piece of beginning. Sitojoct to highway rights over too Southwesterly 33.00 foot thereof. The redemption period shel bo 8 months from Two bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-siall garage and full, unfinished basement. New roof on garage and house, new outside plumbing. Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms, living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Also, all of interior has been freshly painted. Poteetivo & Associates, P.C. X1X Oequtndr* Rd.. Sts. 620 Storting Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 111 Our Filo No. 8343100 Seller: Malachi King a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-Hour Manager - Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 2 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites for Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities CALL TODAY! Royaten. LOCATION: 10419 S MX Hwy., in Section 3 PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an 18x20-8 sun porch onto an existing home that is knum io 75-ft., In toe A zoning dtotrid. LOCATION: 10888 Anchor Cove Drive. In Section 9 ot Orangevtifo Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a (63-fl.), too minimum is 7-ft, onto a homo that is too does to too front yard (23-fl). the minimum is 35-fl. in the RL-1 zoning dtatrict. LOCATION: 348 Leach Lake, in Section 32 of Cartton Twp. 24x30-11 addition and a 4x1 Mt addition to an (32-fl), too minimum is 35-fl, In too RL-1 zoning dtetrict LOCATION: 117 S. Grove St, In Section 6 of Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect an existing (too maximum is 1), In the C*1 zoning dfotrict PLACE* Community Room in too Courts 8 Michigan. tyffos) wR bo completed by toe Zoning Board of Appeals members before too hoering. views upon an appsai either vorbaly or In writing below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The variance applicators) is/aro available for 48068 during too hours of 8 am. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 pjn. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday. Ptoase caR too Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 donod in accordance wMh 1948CL 8003241a. in day* from toe dale of such sale. Dated: Auoust 20. 2002 U.8. Bank NX. as Trustee tor New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2X1-NC2 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Assign** of Mortgage* (W26) The County of Barry wV provide necessary ths hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. IndMdutfa with tfiaabMee requiring auxfliary aids or eervic** shouid contact toe County of Barry by writing or cabling the following: Michael Brown/County Acfninfotrator. 220 West State Street. Hasting*. Ml 49068, (269) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smrth, (9/26) Barry County Clerk for Quilters Located on Beautiful Thomapple Lake, 819 E. Madison NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to col- Under the power of sate contained in eaid mortgage and to* statote in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- within city limits of Hastings (10/3) Mustangs (10/17) Thomapple Lake Estates Asking Prkt: 1X0,0011 of the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO ANO 02/IX dol­ lars ($73,982.02). including interest at 9.950% thence Lot, 70.63 Fool thence Southeasterly on an extension Southeasterly of too Easterly Uno of THIS FIRM tBAOEBT COLLECTOR HOUSE FOR SALE Phone: 1-616-262-9702 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default ha* been made in Vie conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dale Garrison Jr. and Patnda Joy Garrison (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 24. 1998. and recorded on December 21.1998 in Uber Document No. 1022606 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on August 13.2002 in Uber Document No 1085529 Barry County Records and wa* assigned by mesne assignment* to Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization. LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated November 9. 2X1. which wm recorded on July 8. 2002, in Uber document •1083433 Barry County Record*, on which mort- abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241*. in which case the redemption period Nonh of Hastings, M-43 i THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE IBUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mad* in th* conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Ktok (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank f/k/a/ Fidelity Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 14,1994, and recorded on July 19. 1994 in Uber 610 on Page 201 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on Which mortgage (Xj* North Country Fleece for\ Coats, Vests, Quilts, etc. J Camouflage______ J y' Ta 517-852-1514 Thornapple Lake Rd. Hashville, Ml 49075 6335 i I 219 E Sum Si. HMUig, • MM9T3 jj �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 26. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting September 11, 2002 7:00 p.m. Present: Supervisor Doster. Treasurer Nottingham, Trustees Gray and Goyings. Absent: Clerk Nichols Minutes approved for Regular Board Meeting held August 14. 2002 Minutes approved for Closed Session held August 14. 2002. Public Comment received from Doug and Sharon Ford regarding address and road signs, and Township Newsletters. Correspondence received. Discussion regarding Little long Lake portion of Gull Lake Sewer. Fire Department reports received from Pine Lake Fire Dept, and Hickory Comers Fire Dept Pme Lake Fire Dept, new hire - Jeffrey VanOverloop. Trustee Gray reported on Southwest Barry County Sewer. Approved resolution to raise Southwest Barry County Sewer connection rates. Approval of Prairieville Township personnel Department reports received and filed. Approval of Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer to attend tax seminar in Battle Creek. Approval of bills. Adjourn at 9:49 p.m. Vickey Nottingham, Treasurer Attested to by: Mark A. Doster, Supervisor (9/26) Notice of Mortgage Fomdoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph E Misak and Kimberly A Misak (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 2000. and recorded on November 30.2000 in instrument •1052409 In Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 81/100 dol­ lars ($130,973.81). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on October 24,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Comnwnong at tie South IM Post ol Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 Wrtt Thane Easterly 264 Foot rAong the South Section Uno: Thence Northerly 330 Fool ParaOel with the North and South 1/4 Uno lor die Place ot Beginning: Thence Westerly 132 Foot Pilei «rth tie South Section line; Thence Northerly 330 Foot Parallel with the North and South 1/4 Uno: Thence Easterly 132 Foot; Thence Southerly 330 Foot Io the Place ol Beginning Barty County Records. The redemption period shal bo 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unlees determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated. September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 246-593-1X1 Trott 4 Trod. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rood. Suite 200 Bmgnam Farms. Ml 48025 File <200219647 Cougars (10/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE 08TAX WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE X ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A PEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Susan K Vickery (original mort­ gagors) to Standard Federal Bank, a Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 23. 1998, and recorded on October 29. 1998 Instrument No. 1020061 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage toero is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEV­ ENTY-SEVEN AND 10/100 dollars ($46,577 10). including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wW be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 10, 2002. Said premises are rituated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Mchigan. and are described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the North 40 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, for a place of beginning, thence West 200 feet, thence South 220 feet, thence East 200 feet thence North 220 feet, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the data of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period she* be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Roads, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Elie #200224940 Cougars (9/26) Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTXG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFO R MATTOH WE OB TAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE X ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DON­ ALD W. HERZOG, A MARRIED MAN to CITIMORTGAGE. INC, a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 18. 2000. and recorded on December 28, 2000. as Instrument No. 1053337 BARRY County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date here of the sum of sixty lour thousand seven hundred twenty four and 63/100 Dote* ($64,724.63). inducing interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p m. on October 31.2002. Said premises are sitotoed in CITY OF DEL­ TON. BARRY County. Michigan and are described as: LOTS 1,2 AND 3 OF THE PLAT OF UPSON’S RESORT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 58 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 26.2002 CrTIMORTGAGE INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please call: (248) 540-7701 (10/17) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L Freeman (original mort­ gagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of Ml, Mortgagee, dated April 8,1999, and recorded on April 16.1999 In Uber Document No. 1028186 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the dale here­ to the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE ANO 76/100 dottars ($157,312.76). including interest al 10.650% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtf bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged prwnteoe, or acme part of •tom, at pfckc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.-00 p.m, on October 17.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Berry County. Michigan, and are The South 15 acres of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 4 North, Rango 10West The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dale of such sale. Dated. September 5.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farme, Ml 48025 FBo 0200215939 Raptors (10/3) REGISTRATION NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Forecl osure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY •FORMATION WE O0TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. To the Qualified Electors of THE COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is nereOy given that any legal voter living in the following clues and townships wtio is not already registered to vote may register with their respective cleric on Monday, octooer 7,2002. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from M0 a m. until 500 p m to tie eligible to vote In the General Election to De held on Tuesday. November 5. 2002. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. West and Heather M. West (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. Mortgagee, dated November 3. 1989, and recorded on November 8. 1989 in Uber 490 on Page 900 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Fifth Third Mortgage Company as successor by merger and/or name change to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company. Assignee by an assignment dated November 13, 1989, which was recorded on November 21. 1989, In Liber 491 on Page 469. Barry County Records, cn which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 67/100 dollars ($35,917 67). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m, on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: AH that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Which lies bast of Highway that runs North and South thru said land and lies Northerly of a straight line, the East end of which line is at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 and 900 Feet south of the North line of Section 33 and the West end of which line is at a point in center of the North and South Highway and 900 Feet Southerly measured along the center of the Highway from the North line of said Section 33. Subject to all Conditions, restric­ tions. Easements, and Limitations of Record. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200111337 Wolves (10/10) REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK DEBORAH S MASSIMIN0 Assyria Township Clerk 7475 COX Rd . Bellevue. Mi 49021 Phone (616) 758-4003 EVERIL MANSHUM Hastings City Clerk 201 E. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-2468 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELLNICHOLS Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd, Delton, Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 TRACY MITCHELL Baltimore Township Clerk 3100 E Dowling Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 1616) 948-2268 UNDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Township Clerk 5463 S M-43 Hwy, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2464 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Barry Township Clerk 155 E Orchard St. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone: (269) 623-5171 CAROLERGANG Irving Township Clerk 3241 woodschool Rd, WILMA DANIELS Canton Township Clerk JUNE P. DOSTER Johnstown Township Clerk 8*- welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 1815 Lacey Rd, Dowling. Ml 49050 Phone (616) 721-9905 LORNA WILSON Castletown Township Clerk 915 Reed St. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-9479 Home (517) 852-9193 SUSAN K. BUTLER Maple Grove Township Clerk JANICE C. LIPPERT 9752 Evart Rd. Yankee Springs Twp Clerk Nashville, Ml 49073 284 N. Briggs Rd, Phone (517) 852-1859 Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 DARLENE HARPER BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Hastings Charter TWp Clerk 885 River Rd, Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-9690 Orangeville Township Clerk Middleville, mi 49333 Phone (616) 948-8893 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Nancy A. Watson and John D. Watson (original mort­ gagors) to Ragstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated October 26.2001. and recorded on April 15.2002 in Liber Instrument No. 1078158 In Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 63/100 dollars ($129,817.63). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on October 10.2002. Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 800 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Together with and subject to rights in a non­ exclusive easement tor ingress and egress and public utilities over and across the West 66 feet and the North 66 feet of said West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date at such sale. Dated. August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200225043 Hawks (9/26) ROBIN E. MCKENNA Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Rd, Hastings. Mi 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 SUSAN VLIESTRA Thomapple Township Clerk 200 E. Main St, Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN woodland Township Clerk 156 S. Main. woodland. Mi 48897 Phone (616) 367-4915 11031 wildwood Rd, Shelbyville. Mi 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2.00 p.m. on Saturday. November 2.2002. Please contact your Township or _ City Clerk for further information I Everyday heroes still sought by Barry Volunteer Center Nominations arc still being taken for the first annual “Everyday Heroes Community Service Awards." The Volunteer Center of Barry County and Barry County United Way will be host­ ing the awards Wednesday. Nov. 6 at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. MainStrcet Savings Bank is sponsoring the event. The deadline for submitting nominations is Tuesday. Oct. 1. Nomination forms are available at MainStrcet Savings Bank. Barry County Red Cross. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Barry County United Way/Voluntcer Center of Barry County. Thomapple Arts Council. Thornapple Manor. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Delton Library, the Mid­ dleville Village Hall and the Nashville Vil­ lage office. Forms can also be downloaded from the Volunteer Center web site, www.volunteerbarry.org. A Community Review Panel will select three finalists, including one winner in each category. All finalists will be invited to the awards reception. Categories include: 1) Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has taken his or her commitment to the highest level and demonstrated a lifelong commit­ ment to community service and involve­ ment. 2) Innovative Spirit A-ward, which recognizes an organization or individual who has. through determination, creativity and innovation, gone to considerable lengths to overcome obstacles to ensure the good of the community. 3) Youth 18 or Younger, which cele­ brates an individual age 18 or younger who is giving back to the community. Hc/shc may be involved in many activities or give support to one particular cause. 4) Adult 19-55, which recognizes an in­ dividual between the ages of 19 and 55 who is giving back to the community. He/she may be involved in many activities or give support to one particular cause. 5) Adult 56 and over, which celebrates an individual who, at a time when many are thinking of retiring and slowing down, gives more of himself or herself than ever before. 6) Youth Service Club or Civic Or­ ganization . which recognizes an organiza­ tion or club mauc up primarily of youth that gives back to its community. This club can be a formal structured group or an in­ formal group of young people who are working together lo make a difference. 7) Adult Service Club /Civic Organiza­ tion. which celebrates an organization or club comprised primarily of adults who work to make the community a better place to live. 8) Law Enforcement, which acknowl­ edges the work this individual does through both job-related and external activities for the good of the community. 9) Firefighter, which acknowledges the work this individual does both through jobrelated and external activities for the good of the community. 10) EMT/ Paramedic, which acknowl­ edges the work this individual does through both joh-relatcd and external activities for the good of the community. 11) Educator, which honors an educator who is dedicated to the educating of youth and the importance of the part they play in the future health of our community. 12) Environment, which celebrates the commitment of this individual to preserv­ ing the environment for the future of the community. This individual may be com­ mitted to farm preservation, waterway pu­ rity, parks and gardens, wildlife preserva­ tion or any other form of environmental preservation. 13) Arts in Service, which acknowl­ edges an individual or group that promotes the importance the arts play in bringing a well-rounded experience to youth and/or adults in the community. 14) Family, which honors a family that gives of iLself through community service, ensuring not only benefits now but into the future through younger generations. 15) Corporation or business, which recognizes an organization that demon­ strates excellent corporate citizenship by giving back to the community. This com­ mitment by management and employees can take many forms, including corporate volunteers, monetary contributions, in-kind gifts, and general service to the community. Send nominations lo: Volunteer Center of Barry County, 450 Meadow Run, Suite 300, Box 644. Hastings, Mich. 49058. 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Check out all our Special Services: Color Copies Folding & Laminating Collating • Back & White Copies Custom Robber Stamps Plastic Binding 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings jf) the 616.945.9105 ®»BBn oral MM-HU >30-tm ■ SAT >30-130 �The Halting* Banner - Thursday September 26. 2002 - Page 19 The 2002 Hastings High Homecomng Court soldiered on in spite of rainy weather Friday, riding in the annual paade through town clinging to brightly jolored umbrellas. Homecoming activi:ies took place all week at school and culminated with the football game Fri­ day night and Homecoming Ball Satur­ day. Alas, even on their home turf, the Saxons failed to best opponents Wyo­ ming Park. Teacher Kathy Oliver and retired teacher James Oliver served as parade Grand Marshals. Rain doesn’t dampen Homecoming fun for Saxons I he Hastings High band was an inte­ gral part of the Homecoming parade. Homecoming Court member B J. Donnini gets bussed by mom Janey while dad Brian looks on. The juniors' Jaws float took first place, which gave the juniors enough Spirit Week points to win the Spirit Jug. DELTON, continued from page 1 Talbot and McGuire to sing in Nashville Nationally known recording artists Terry Talbot and Barry McGuire will be featured in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 29 at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Both artists have performed in nationally recognized groups and as solo artists prior to when they started singing together in 1995. They have released four CDs since then. McGuire sang with the New Christy Minstrels and was featured on his original tunc. “Green Green." As a solo artist, he is known for his hits “Eve of Destruction." “Bullfrogs and Butterflies" and “Cosmic Cowboy.” Talbot was rhe lead singer for Mason Proffit before becoming a solo artist on Sparrow Records. Terry has also recorded three albums with his brother John Michael Talbot. “Barry has announced he is retiring from the road at the end of the year," said Steve Reid, who coordinates many local perform­ ances for a variety of musicians. “So this will be the last local opportunity to hear them. It will be a great show.” There is no admission charge for the concert, although a free will offering will be received for Talbot and McGuire. Those attending are asked to bring canned goods to be distributed lo families in need through Low Lie. of Barry County. The church is located at the comer of Washington and State streets in Nashville. VALUES, continued from page 1 been helped by county program, told the County Board several weeks ago that the VALUES program may be forced to end unless trie county provided local match funding to continue the grant. “I'm very* happy." DeBoer said of com­ missioners' approval for the funding. “It was an effort by people who really wanted it to happen." She said she is grateful for their efforts, and "thankful that commissioners did the right thing." With enhanced services and resources through the VALUES program, “women (victims) can get themselves out of bad situations." DeBoer has said. She volunteers her time to coordinate the Victim Services Unit and calls it the “back­ bone” of the VALUES program. Previous grants have compensated her for 20 hours per week for her domestic violence efforts. However, in a letter in August to the County Board. DeBoer said the VALUES project would terminate Sept. 30 due to a lack of funds for the local match for a $14,440 Byrne Memorial grant from the Office of Drug Control Policy. She also re­ ceived a $3,500 allocation from the Barry County United Way for the 2002-03 year. DeBoer said her role in the VALUES program is rewarding because she meets “a lot of wonderful people" and is able to help them make changes in their lives to benefit not only themselves but their children. Call 945-9554 for ACT/ON-Ads! i sumc. he said. However, right now. legisla­ tors have their attention on other things, in­ cluding campaigning for the November general election, he said. The district has spent between $8,000 and $10,000 on the building project thus far, Archer said. Using student labo»- would have saved the district $60,000 tr $80,000. The new building was begun on property next lo the high school already owned by the district. Archer said administrators and school board members had "no clue" about the at­ torney general’s ruling. The district was able to finance the ad­ ministration building by combining admin­ istrative offices with adult education offices and using adult education money left over from previous years to purchase materials. Current administration and adult education offices arc too crowded. Archer said. TK, continued from page 1 this proves we were right to come back here to raise our own kids." Architect Tom Mathison said. “The con­ struction committee will begin meeting next week to set a timetable for construc­ tion. We have ’o decide how much we can do at once and have it still be good for the district." The construction committee will look at the plans, the architectural firm will create the specifications and the first projects should go out for bid in the spring. Bill Schoonvcld from Owen. Ames. Kimball, the construction management firm working with the district, said. “I'm elated at this result. 1 am looking forward to con­ tinuing to work with this district and its great people." Members of the Citizens for Excellence Committee waited impatiently for the re­ sults to come in at a get-together at the. middle school Tuesday evening. Every­ time anyone's cell phone rang, a collective breath was held. When news came at about 9:15 that the superintendent was on his way with the results, tension mounted, only to be released in laughter and applause. i ‘Women’s Night Out’ planned for Oct. 15 Registration forms arc printed in this week’s Reminder, at J-Ad Graphics and Printing Plus officers, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kel­ logg Community College Fchscnfcld Cen­ ter. For more information or to register with a credit card, call 948-9500. extension by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Women in the Barry County area are in­ vited to attend a special “Women’s Night Out.” sponsored by the Barry County Women’s Festival. Kellogg Community College and Pennock Hospital. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle Villa Inn. Before dinner, women cun network and meet up with friends at 6 p.m. There will be a cash bar. Following dinner at 7:15, the Sea Shanty of Gun Lake will present a fashion show. Then it will be time to laugh and think. Members of the Village Players of Mid­ dleville will present a scries of comedic vi­ gnettes “What If." What would happen if “men played cards the way women do" or what if the fairy tales lied and “Cinderella wasn’t ex­ actly like the fairy tale?" The members of the Barry County Women s Festival committee hope that an evening event will give women in the county a chance to share their experiences and ask questions. Pennock Hospital, one of the sponsors of the event, secs “Women’s Night Out” as an opportunity to let women know about changes Pennock has made to provide bet­ ter service to women. According to Joan Ezinga. Pennock will have a display and take home information. “1 want women to know that we arc im­ proving the mammography area. We have improved the decor and hope the area is now more comfortable.” “We will have materials to help patients with cancer awareness and what we have to offer." Dinner choices include a sizzlcr steak, stuffed chicken breast or Alfredo pasta with a California vegetable blend. The cost for the evening is $20 per person. i 2244. GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 to subscribe. i �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 26. 2002 Woman accused Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 of embezzlement commits suicide Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! RtCIllllliHI 20* HARRIS FLOAT BOAT: 1974 with new decking 4c carpeting, licensed through March 2004. Many extra tea tures. (269)945-9329 I ur Rent FOR RENT: 2 bedroom country home, Delton schools with bus stop out front. Large fenced back yard, excellent home for smaller sized family, $685 plus security Call to see, (269)948-8943. 1 IltltjlU \ ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, Sept. 29. Rain or shine, 400 exhibi­ tors. A great selection of an­ tiques. Don't miss this last big show of 2002. 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To Fred Jacobs, Jeanette Marwart, Polly Brown it Darlene Niethamer for the songs which hold lasting memories - Thank You! To the ladies of Zion for the wonderful luncheon allowing time to visit with old friends 4c family - Thank You! Most importantly to family, friends, co-workers 4c neighbors a special thank you for your prayers, support 4c love during tnis trying time. From the family of Marlene Jemison. THE ARNOLD WILCOX FAMILY would like to thank the Pennock Hospital nurses and Dr. Brasseur for their loving care of Dad. The Thomapple Manner also for their kind care during Dad's stay with them. Thank you to all of our family and friends for all of their support during this sad time. Wife, Lois & family. THE FAMILY OF Andy (Red) Aicken Sr. would like to thank all the wonderful people for all the prayers, phone calls, cards, food and helpfulness at a time v/hen it was so important during my husband, their father and grandfather's sickness and death. A very special thanks to Dr. Steven Wildem, Dr. Enrice Sobong and all the other Doctors that helped. The Pennock Hospital and their staff for the great care, also Airway Oxygen Inc. Thanks also to Beelers Funeral Home, Rev. Stanley Vugteveen for the lovely service, organist Dorothy Cooley and bagpiper Dave O'Neil who played at the cemetery. We couldn't have| gotten through this difficult time if not for all these wonderful people, friends and family. Thanks again and God Bless. Mrs. Neva Jayne Aicken, Andy 4c Nancy Aicken Jr. 4c family, Carl 4c Jane Peck 4c family. Dean it Patti Mickelson 4c family, Tom 4c Marcie Aicken 4c family. \alional Ads LOOKING FOR A HORSE? Attend the Parade of Horses at Trails End Ranch in Ver­ montville Sunday, Septem­ ber 29th at 2pm. view avail­ able horses for sale from area farms. Paints, Quarter Horses, cow ponies, gated horses 4c warm bloods al­ ready registered. Questions, phone (517)852-9720. 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(616)248- PROGkAM aide for mental health day treatment program. Job resoonsibilities include assisting in rehabili­ tation, recreational skills and other duties related to pro­ gram implementation. Expe­ rience in working with per­ sons with developmental disabilities and mental ill­ ness helpful. Record keeping and data collection skills de­ sired. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Authority, 915 W. Green St., Hastings, MI. 49058. No phone calls. EOE -C'J . BARRY TOWNSHIP —. Stale Police from the Hastings Post report that one offi­ cer suffered a minor injury while trying to subdue a suspected drug dealer at a home on East Shore Drive. , Trooper John Hofmcister sought treat­ ment for a minor injury after he and other troopers attempted to handcuff 21-year-old Zachary Hicc Sept. 19 at the East Shore Drive house. Police were investigating a marijuana growing incident, they said, and had asked Hice to step from the home while a search warrant was being sought. Police said Hice refused and began fighting with troopers. Hicc was eventually subdued and arrested on charges of resisting and ob­ structing police officers, police said. GARAGE SALE Selling cot­ tage contents and much from house 4c bams. Many antioues, etc. No early sales or phone calls. Open noon, September 26th. Rain or shine, 9am-? 27th 4c 28th. 10607 100th St____________ HUGE SALE 777 INDIAN HILLS DR. 3-CAR GA­ RAGE FULL! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! FRIDAY, 9/27, 8J0AM-6PM. SATUR­ DAY, 9/28,8:30AM-?? PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: s AU real eiuie ■taruiM* m Wtt «ew»paprt B subject to toe Far I Intuaf Act mJ the Mxkipa Civil Riflm Act ate* roUrctiwly nuke ■ iAepi to ■tfvetme "my prefcren. hmiuhaa or discnmutaxm bswd on race, rotor, rel»gion. tn. Smtoc.-p. tanilul touts, rutmtui origin, age or martial sorus, or at mteniKM. tn nuke any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrinunariM." Fartuhal status includes children coder the age at It living »«h parrots or legal custodians, pregnant *ocaen and peopir secunnf custody ot ehaltoto* under IB. This newspaper will not Uowtngi} accept any adsertniag for real rstate • h«ch is in svsiauon of the Lr«. Or readers art hereby informed dial pl dwel.mgs adsertiicd in this neutpoper are avaUNe on an equal oppenunity basis. To report discnmmjoon call dr Far Honsmg Center at 6I6-I5I-29SO The HID toll free •ekpAuse number for the hearing impaired is I -taJ-927“ t=) MOVING SALE Every­ thing must go! Friday 4c Sat­ urday, September 27th 4c 28th, 9am-6pm. 4350 Bender Rd., Middleville. MOVING SALE: September 26th, 27th 4c 28th. Clothing, appliances, a little bit of ev­ erything. 6961 Stevens Rd., Delton - just north of Delton off M-43. Real I statt 9 ACRES WITH over 1,000' river frontage. Thomapple Schools, charming 1-1/2 story, 3 bedroom Cedar sid­ ed home. Home features many updates including windows, well, hot water heater and Pergo farm house flooring, appliances includ­ ed, 30X40 pole bam with water, electric and two large horse stalls Huge rear deck, gorgeous view with combi­ nation of woods and pas­ ture, 20 minutes to 28th Street, 10 minutes to Caledo­ nia. 13707 108th St., Free­ port. Shown by appoint­ ment, $149,000. (616)765­ 3484 MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. Free central air. Located inside the Meadow Stone Mobilehome Park. Meadow Stone Homes, 616-948-2387. CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 5 beautiful wooded acres ideal hunting and camping loca­ tion. Within easy walking distance to state land. Drive­ way and grassy campsite. Electric. $24,900, $500 down, $305 month, 11% land con­ tract; also 10 acre parcels available. www.northemlandcom.com. Northern Land Company 1-800-968­ 3118._____________________ BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 FORECLOSED HOMES! Low or $0 down! Gov't 4c Bank Repos being sold now! Financing available! Call for listings, 1-800-501-1777 ext. 5225. I Barry County Sheriff’s Department in­ vestigators arrested a convicted sex of­ fender last Thursday after discovering he’d violated his house arrest, one of the terms of his bail bond. Jeremy S. Endres, 18. of Hastings, was out on a $10,000 bond awaiting sentencing Oct. 3 on convictions of third degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct and accosting a minor for immoral purposes. Endres pleaded no contest to the charges Sept. 13 in exchange for the dropping of a first degree criminal sexual conduct charge and a charge of threatening and/or intimidating a witness. Endres was accused of sexual penetrating a 13-ycar-old boy in June and July of 2001. Endres was not supposed to leave the Hastings home in which he was living un­ less he was consulting with his attorney, going to counseling or making a required daily check-in at the jrii, according to a po­ lice report on the matter. Det. Sgt. David Oakland had Endres arrested Thursday af­ ter finding out Endres left his residence Wednesday for reasons other than those outlined in the bail bond. ' 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy, Hastings. At the front counter. \lobih Ihiiiii \ MEADOWSTONE HOMES LOCATED in the Meadow­ stone mobile home park. South of Hastings off M-37 behind Seif Chevrolet. (616)948-2387_____________ Sex offender violates bond Officer Injured in scuffle with suspect WANTED: part-time bar­ tender, Fridays and Satur­ days. Apply at the County Seat, 128 S. Jefferson. * LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! On­ ly 2 left. 616-948-2387 Mead­ owstone Homes. MEADOW STONE PARK, Hastings: What a deal! Ready to move in. Septem­ ber rent paid. 1997 14'x72’, A-l condition, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, garden tub, 8x8 porch door awning, stove, refriger­ ator stied, central air. Re­ duced to $17,000. Call (269)795-4869,_____________ A 52-x car-old Yankee Springs Township woman facing charges of embezzling more than $20,000 from Hardings Market com­ mitted suicide just before she was to turn herself into police, troopers from the Hast­ ings post of the Michigan State Police said. Linda M. Ostcrbrock. who worked as head accountant at Harding's corporate headquarters in Plainwell, was found dead in the garage of her home al 8:30 a m. Sept. 19. police said. Ostcrbrock was inside a ve­ hicle that had been left running, troopers said. Noles were left at the scene indicating the death was a suicide, police said. Ostcrbrock was supposed lo turn herself into the Plainwell City Police to face the embezzlement charge the day she was found dead, police said. Allegan County Prosecutor Fred Ander­ son said a warrant for Osierbrock's arrest had been issued by his office charging that on or about June 28 Ostcrbrock had taken via check an amount over $20,000 from the supermarket's corporate headquarters. I Delton principal OK after rollover ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Delton Kellogg Middle School Principal Brooke Bailee escaped serious injury Iasi Friday when the vehicle she was driving slid off the road and rolled over, according lo Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Post. Bailee was northbound on Norris Road near Mullen Road ai approximately 12:40 p.m. Sept. 20 when the accident occurred, police said. Bailee said she braked lo avoid a southbound car drifting over into her lane and her vehicle started sliding. When the vehicle's tires hit the dirt on the east shoulder of Nor­ ris. the vehicle flipped over. Bailee said. She was wearing a scat belt at the time. She was transported by ambulance to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids where she was treated for lacerations and bruises and released. Bailee was heading from school to a doctor’s appointment when the incident occurred, she said. Pedestrian struck by car in Hastings HASTINGS — A 17-ycar-old Hastings teen was struck by a car Sept. 20 as she at­ tempted to cross Nonh Broadway in Hastings. The teen. Heather Applegate, escaped se­ rious injury in the incident. Hastings police said Applegate was walking west across North Broadway just north of Apple Street at 8:05 p.m. Friday when she was hit by a car driven by Andrew Hollen­ beck. 20. of Hastings. Police said Applegate was not walking within a designated cross­ walk, Applegate was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. The driver of the vehicle was not given a citation in the incident. Felpausch beer heist investigated HASTINGS —City police are searching for three men involved in the theft of a cart full of beer from Felpausch Food Center in Hastings Monday. Sept. 23. Police said two men in their 30s came into the store early Monday afternoon and loaded up a cart with several cases of beer, a number of six-packs of malt liquor, and some bottles of alcohol. They topped the cart off with several rolls of toilet paper and headed out the door. Officer Amy Selles said a male in his 50s was waiting in a plum-colored four-door car outside the grocery store, and the other two men loaded the stolen items into the car and drove off. Store employees, alerted by a clerk who’d been watching the men. deter­ mined that the beer and other items had not been paid for after asking checkout clerks. By the time police were called, however, the plum-colored vehicle had disappeared. Police said one of the two younger men had a dark complexion and was wearing a black shirt with white stripes down the sleeves, and the other was wearing a checked flannel shirt. The older man had a goatee and grey hair and wore a baseball cap and sun­ glasses, Selles said. Thieves steal tires, leave car on 2x4s HASTINGS — Thieves boldly entered a car lot on Souih Hanover last' weekend, re­ moved all four Goodyear tires and rims from a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix, and left the car sitting on 2x<s, Hastings police report. Police said the theft occurred sometime between 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and 8 a.m. Sept. 23 at Seif Chevrolet, 1435 S. Hanover. The tires and rims together were valued at $2,742, or $170 for each tire and $515.29 for each rim. The theft remains under investigation. Driver unknown in truck-tree accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's Deputies are investigat­ ing the crash of a Chevy pick-up truck Sept. 16 on Yankee Springs Road south of Shaw Lake Road. Deputies said the blue pick-up drifted off the road going around a curve south of Shaw Lake Road and struck a tree, which resulted in severe damage lo the vehicle. Deputies said an investigation two hours after the 5 a.m. crash revealed that neither the owner of the vehicle. Dale Foote of Middleville, or members of his immediate family “had injuries consistent with the crash." Police said Foote refused to identify possible drivers of the vehicle and refused to report the vehicle stolen. The -chide was lowed to Foote’s residence, police said. Man arrested for beating up girlfriend JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hasiings Michigan State Police Post have arrested a Johnstown Township man and charged him with assaulting his girl­ friend Sept. 19. James L. Couch. 21, of Leinaar Road was arrested and charged with domestic vio­ lence. second offense, in the incident. Police said Couch’s girlfriend reported flat Couch grabbed her around the neck and shoved her against a vehicle at a location on Leinaar Road. The girl was able to get free and get in the vehicle, but Couch also got in the car, police said. While the victim was driving down the road. Couch struck her in the face with his fist, attempted to tum the vehicle off. and jerked the steering wheel several times attempting to cause a crash, troopers said. When the victim pulled into a driveway to seek assistance. Couch fled on foot, police said. He was later found and ar­ rested in Barry Township, police said. Smoke at high school prompts fire alert Wanted to Ri m LOOKING FOR HOUSE TO RENT IN COUNTRY, WE HAVE FIRST MONTHS RENT 4c DE­ POSIT. (269)623-4418 laloinotn t '94 S-10 BLAZER: loaded, $3,900 obo. (616)374-3012 '97 FORD TAURUS: new brakes, 2 new tires, 85,000 miles, $4,700. (269)795-7616 FOR SALE: '99 GMC Safari SLT, 8 pass., low miles, $13,400. (269)945-2915 ( ointnnnily Xotiees THE FAMILY OF JANET STAFFEN FOSS WILL HOLD A MEMORIAL SERVICE aT THE DOW­ LING CEMETERY ON OC­ TOBER 5TH FROM 5-6 FOR ALL WHO KNEW HER TO COME 4c VISIT WITH US. WE LOOK FOR­ WARD TO MEETING EV­ ERYONE. THANK YOU, JANET'S FAMILY. t HASTINGS — Hasiings High administrators did not know what was causing smoke in the air at the high school Monday afternoon, so decided to pull the fire alarm and clear the building while Hastings firefighters investigated. Fire Chief Roger Caris said. Caris said a mechanism inside one of the building's fiorcsccnl lights overheated, causing the light lo smoke and bum out. He said smoke may also have drifted into the high school hallways from welding work being done on the Community Education and Recreation Center on the west end of the building. Fire personnel were alerted at 3 p.m. and school personnel and students were out of the building for approximately 15 minutes. Cans said. Confederate flag stolen In Freeport FREEPORT — Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report the theft of a Confederate flag Sept. 10 from a home in the 100 block of St. John Street in Freeport. Troopers said the 3x5-foot flag, which was on a metal flagpole outside the home, was stolen sometime between 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 7 p.m. Sept. 10. The flag was valued at S35. Marijuana found in Johnstown com field JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A farmer cultivating his com on Banficld Road dis­ covered several marijuana plants growing in his field with his com, Michigan Stale Po­ lice from the Hastings post report. The farmer made the discovery Sept. 13. The plants were dug up and taken as evi­ dence by police. 11 is unknown who planted the marijuana, police said. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 26. 2002 - Page 21 LEGAL NOTICES A 15-year-old Hastings girl suffered a gunshot wound to the leg at a Green Street home early Aug. 4 and the man who fired the shots was sentenced to serve a two- to four-year prison sentence on his conviction of discharging a firearm in a building and two to five years for carrying a weapon with unlawful intent. Brian Michael Coon, 20, was arrested by the Hastings City Police Department on four weapons charges stemming the from the incident in which a small drinking party involving minors got out of hand. “The weapon was shot through the door,” said defense attorney Frank Hillary to Barry County Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher during sentencing Sept. 12. "There were holes in the door.” Hillary insisted that the victim has com­ plained of no further problems from the shooting, including psychological injury. But according to Chief Assistant Prose­ cutor Jeff Cruz, Coon is guilty of "drinking up to 24 cans of beer in a day and taking a shotgun and shooting it at a crowd of peopie." Hillary said his client knows what he did was wrong "Mr. Coon has been forthright and hon­ est and he understands there's a penalty and that he has a severe alcohol problem that needs to be addressed,” said Hillary. “We’re not going to be able to turn this per­ son around by incarceration. For a 20-yearold would hope his focus would be on reha­ bilitation.” Coon has a history of alcohol related of­ fenses including several minor in posses­ sion tickets and one operating under the in­ fluence conviction. He was reportedly on probation at the time of the incident. "Given the danger of the situation, taking a gun and shooting it and thankfully miss­ ing everyone, we can’t let that go on,” said Judge Fisher. "I think we need to have you removed from the community for a lengthy period of time.” Officers were called to the 500 block of East Green Street at 3:36 a.m. when a neighbor reported that she heard gun shots and saw two people running from the house across the street yelling, “he’s shooting at us.” One of the two witnesses later told police he had been at the home earlier, that "eve­ ryone had been drinking alcohol” and that “a couple of the males were wrestling around in the apartment having fun.” Coon then became "intense” and began ordering everyone out of his house. “The witness said they stopped wrestling and that Coon then grabbed a shotgun and went over to the front door,” said police. "When they approached the apartment, they saw him point the gun at them.” The couple told the officers that he “shot one” and everyone ran out of the apart­ ment. The female victim told police she and the male witness had earlier decided to walk to the Felpausch Food Center to buy pop and that when they returned, Coon pointed the gun at them. "She told our officers that before they could get off the porch, he fired the gun,” said police. "The victim said she felt some­ thing hit her right kg just below the knee. They then ran back to her residence on High Street.” The girl then discovered a small nick and some redness to her skin in her leg, accord- Notfca of Mortgage roroctoewe Sate TH® RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rhonda L Poti (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus, inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1996. and recorded on April 19.1996 in Uber 657 on Page 625 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Guaranty Residential Lending. Assignee by an assignment dated May 26, 1996, which was recorded on August 26, 2002 In Document *1086271. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($63,733.89). including interest at 7.000% per annum. Under trie power of sale contai ned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. st 1:00 p.m.. on October 24. 2002 Said premises we situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described es: Lot 4 of Stock 8 of the Keelers Additicn to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereci. as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 40. The redemption period Shan be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sate; unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite S200126293 Jaguars (10/10) ing to police. When officers first arrived, they saw two young males running from the area of the apartment saying “he's going lo shoot us,” police said. Inside, the officers could sec a young man sitting on a sofa, the barrel of a long gun pointed toward the ceiling. “Our guys were lucky." said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike. "When they approached the apartment, the guy had turned off the lights. They could see him through the window in the house.” Sgt. Josh Sensiba said he thought Coon was cocking a pellet gun "but as he ap­ proached the door, he could sec the bullet holes in the door and Officer (Lowell) Wilde could sec the shotgun laying on the couch," said Leedy. “What the suspect was doing was, he’d jammed a shotgun shell in a clip. If that hadn't happened, he may have fired at the officers.” was the young lady, not the young chil­ dren." ' Kantz insisted that Hodges is reported by professional therapists to be making im­ provements though he still has “much de­ nial" to work through. "He docs not appear to show a dangerous threat to a child,” said Kantz. who cited Hodges' perfect grade point average in electronics at the Michigan Career and Technical Institute in Pine Lake. “If the court feels he should be incarcerated, we ask for jail with class release." Hodges admitted. "1 realize my past has been rather irresponsible." he said. “1 ha­ ven't made a lol of good choices. I have a good relationship with my therapist and now. we're working on some apology ther­ apy involving my family members." • Teddy Edward Wilder, 29. of Hastings, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted failure to pay child support in exchange for one count of child abandonment being dis­ missed. His sentence on the conviction is set for Oct. 17. Wilder’s arrest marked the first such case ever to be prosecuted in Barry County, said Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Wilder allegedly owed over S 10,000 in child support for his 5-year-old child at the time of his arrest and arraignment. The amount was reportedly paid in full, how­ ever, prior to his pretrial hearing Sept. 19. Authorities have said Wilder also fails to keep the Friend of the Court informed of his employment or address. Had he been convicted of the original count one, failing lo pay child support, he could have been sentenced to a four year prison term and in count two, child aban­ donment, he could have been sentenced to one to three years* in prison or three months to one year in jail or probation by posting a bond. In other recent court business: • Mark Allen Hodges, 31, of Plainwell, had his sentence delayed until Oct. 17 to give Judge James Fisher a chance to review all reports prepared by his counselor at Kalamazoo Psychology. Hodges pleaded guilty in July to violat­ ing probation on his 2000 conviction of as­ sault with intent to commit sexual penetra­ tion by being in the company of minor chil­ dren at a family gathering of his girlfriend Feb. 22 and March 1. 2002. Hodges originally was charged with eight counts of first degree and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile boy, but was sentenced in January 2001 on the lesser charge to spend on year in jail and five years on pro­ bation. In exchange for his guilty plea to the lesser charge, a l()-ycar-felony, the remain­ ing 10 charges were dismissed. He could have been sentenced to serve life in prison in each of the first degree criminal sexual conduct charges and 15 years on each of the second degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said at his original sentencing that he would ask for the maximum prison sen­ tence if Hodges were to return to court on a probation violation as he did last Thursday. “He made a statement in the psychologi­ cal report that there is ‘nothing wrong’ with what he did,” said McNeill last year. “He attempted to excuse his behavior by saying that having sex with a child when it’s abso­ lutely mutual is acceptable. And. when try­ ing lo explain why did what he did, his quote was ‘for some odd reason.’” McNeill also called Hodges “a pedo­ phile” and noted that the victim has suf­ fered from thoughts of suicide as a result of being victimized by Hodges. But in court last week, Hodges’ attorney, Stephen Kantz, insisted Hodges never touched the very young children who ap­ peared with their father unexpectedly. “At the time of the plea, Shane McNeill stipulated (agreed) that the conduct in this case was not predatory,” said Kantz, refer­ ring to the conduct which led to the proba­ tion violation. Kantz explained that he was invited to the family dinner by his girlfriend, who does not know about Hodges’ past convic­ tion. Hodges claims the woman told him her brother and his 5- and 6-year-old chil­ dren would not be able to attend the dinner, according to his attorney. But just two to three hours prior to the gathering, the brother appeared with the youngsters in a surprise visit. "He was pursuing the young lady at the time and wanted to meet with her family,” said Kantz. "His interest in this situation • Melissa Dennis, 19, of Assyria Town­ ship, was placed on Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status which will allow her to keep her conviction for uttering and pub­ lishing off her record if she is successful on probation. Dennis was ordered to comply with pro­ bation terms in Calhoun County which im­ posed a plea under advisement on a prior retail fraud conviction when she allegedly wrote a series of bad checks in "two to three” counties from a stolen checkbook. Authorities say Ryan Madden was in­ volved the crimes, but killed himself after being questioned by police. "What did you leam from this situa­ tion?” Judge Fisher asked Dennis. “It’s not worth it at all,” she said. "Apparently Ryan Madden didn't think it See COURT NEWS page 22 NOTICE OF APPLICATION lo aftact a mar gar Nolic, is hereby given by Sard Ridge Bank. 2® 11 Highway Avenue. Highland Inraana 45322. that it has applied lo the Federal Reserve System to merge Bright National Bank. Flora. Indiana and National Bank ol Hastings. Hastings Michigan with and into Sand Ridge Bank. The Federal Reserve System considers a number ot factor, in deciding on whether to approve the application, including the record of performance of the applicant in helping to meet the local credit needs You are invited to submit comments on this application in writing to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. PO Box 5387 Cleveland Ohio 44101-1387 The comment penod will not end before October 17. 2002. end may bo some­ what longer The Federal Reserve board's Policy Statement regarding notice ol Applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 282 25 To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board s procedures or if you need additional intomnason about how to submit your comment, on the appUcation. contact Ruth Clevenger. Assistant Vice President, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Clevefand. 215-579­ 2392 The Federal Reserve System will conuder your comments and any request lor a heanng on the application it they are received by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on or before the Iasi date of the comment period. Sand Ridge Bank. Highland. Indiana Bright National Bank. Flora. Inrtana National Bank ol Hasangs, Hasting, Mchigan (10117) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean nwte Noffke and Brea O. Noffke. husband and wile. Mortgagors, to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2000. and recorded on September 21. 2000, in Document No. 1049791. Barry County Records, and re­ recorded on August 16. 2002. In Document No. 1085765, Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there is claimed to be due. Thousand Five Hundred Eighty and 89/100 ($96,580.89) dollars, including interest at 12.390% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Thursday, October 10. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Said premises are situated in Michigan and are described as: Lot 3. 8 and the North 1/2 ol Lot 2 except the East 14 feet. Block 19 Eastern Addition according to toe recorded Plat thereof. A/k/a 326 E. Bond St. Hastings, Ml 49058. Parcel ID: 08-51-220­ 106-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date ot such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Ragulsr Board Meeting Sept. 10-7:00 p.m. Board members member, present Deputy Nfdwenhuis. Sheriff DeBoer Minutes approved. Reports received from Treasurer. Deputy Clerk, and Supervisor Tabled contract for law enforcement services Approved sale of digital camera to assessor Conducted Budget Hearing. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:35. Bonnie L. Crurienden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor (9/26) Mortgage Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions at a mortgage made by Robert R. Lampert, unmarried, to EquiCrecil Corporation of Ml. mortgagee, dated November 4 1999 and recorded December 8. 1999 in Instrument No 1038889. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York. acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee tor EQCC Trust 2001­ 2. by assignment dated and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Repsler of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Fifty and 90/100 dollars ($37,050.90) including interest at the rate ot 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe Stale of Mctegan notice is hereby given that toe mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of toe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 24. 2002 The premises are located in toe Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on toe West tene of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant North 1152.83 feet from the Southwest Comer of toe Northwest 1/4 ot said section 5. toence East, on i.ne which if extended would go through the center of an existing Garage. 116.50 feet to toe true point of beginning; thence Souto 12.7 feet, toence East 40.00 feet; toence North 12 7 feet; toence West 40.00 feet to toe point of beg>nnmg The redemption penod Shan be 6 mon ths from the date ol such sate, unless toe property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 5600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of the sate The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind toe sate m toe event a 3rd party buys toe property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower. Dated: September 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor The Bank of New York, acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee tor EQCC Trust 2001-2. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. - Ml 48007-5041 ff4^.45^-*?0 Fite No . 231.1503 (10/10) 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the ate of such sale. DsM: August 26. 2002 Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee Ketel A. Sotiroft, Esq. Sotirofl & Abramczyk. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Ste. 444 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 — (10/3) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 24, 2002, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Hastings City Bank Herr For You Siner 1886 Notice is hereby given that the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Hastings Downtown Development HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss SaF» for daar coat Hnlshas $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special PART-TIME TELLER Apply in the Human Resources Department telephone 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1­ 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD.__________ miie *>uth °f st 616-945-5607 MLM October 15. 2002 in the City HaH Upstairs Conference please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street, rtOKUf AND.PLUYLRY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL ARLA amrabo Authority will hold a meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Teller to join our team. We currently have an opening in our Middleville office. Qualified applicants will have a general aptitude for math, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills. Room, 201 East State Street. Hastings, Michigan. For additional information pertaining to said meeting, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or by calling 616-945-2468. 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September 26 2002 Page 22 - The Hastings Banner - POLICE BEAT: Local man’s business, 2 homes featured in solar home tour TVs, tractor, ATV, jet ski stolen Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report thieves broke into Green Street storage units tn Hastings Sept 14 and stole two televisions, one 27 inches and one 35 inches Thieves also burgled a pole barn on Keller Road in Orangeville Township some­ time between Sept. 10 and Sept 15. police said, taking a 2(KN) John Deere tractor. t-hain saw. air compressor, cutting torch, and other tools. Police did not know the total value of the missing items. Also reported stolen Sept. IK was a Polaris All Terrain Vehicle valued at $6,650 from the front sard of a Hope Township home. And slate police said a jet ski was reported stolen Sept 22 from a trailer sitting in the Iront yard of a Thomapple Township resi­ dence. The 1994 white Yamaha jet ski was valued al $2,000. Local residents hurt in two car crashes A Bellevue resident was taken to Battle Creek Health System for treatment after be­ ing injured in a crash Sept. 16 on M-37 near Dowling Road. Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings post said at 4:40 p.m. a vehicle driven by Ernest Welker of Battle Creek turned in front of a vehicle southbound on M-27 driven by Ciji Bairski of Bellevue. Welker was issued a citation for having caused the crash, police said. Welker was treated at the scene. Gn Sept. 19 a vehicle driven by Tammy Hall of Hasiings. 31. rear-ended a vehicle driven by Jason Pierce of Caledonia. 26. stale police said. The crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. on Patterson Road north of Cobb Road. Hail was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. She was also given a traffic citation. Pierce and a passenger complained of in­ juries but were not treated, police said. Solar homeowners across the U.S., in­ cluding three in Barrs County, will open their homes for the seventh annual Ameri­ can Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Tour of Solar Homes Saturday. Oct. 5. The annual one-day free event demon­ strates how solar energy technologies can be adapted to nearly any climate and archi­ tectural style. Many of the solar homes on the tour are indistinguishable from the con­ ventional houses in their neighborhoods, “only owners' utility bills reveal the differ­ ence!" according to Tom Huber of South­ western Michigan College, coordinator of the “Solar of Southwest Michigan" chapter. This year, eight homeowners in the re­ gion and one school will open their doors to visitors for a first-hand look at the manypractical uses of renewable energy. Bob Brow n of Hasiings also will demon­ strate some of the industrial applications of using solar energy. Along with using solar energy to power his manufacturing busi­ ness. Brown operates a forklift, several law nmowers, a golf cart and car using solar and wind generated electricity. “In addition lo Bob Brown's business, we have homes in this year’s tour that truly showcase the best in passive solar design, active solar heating and photovoltaic sys­ tems. and energy efficient building meth­ ods." Huber said. "They are also beautiful, unique and a pleasure to live in." Some feature alternative building meth­ ods. ecological landscaping, and use other renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines. Some of the homes are owner built and some arc contractor built. "We really have an exceptionally diverse offering of homes this year." Huber com­ mented. Lucy Patrick s home in the Delton area combines the best of all worlds with a crea­ tive passive solar design, photovoltaic and solar water heating system, and is intercon­ nected with the electrical grid, although en­ ergy self sufficient. 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Huber said, "definitely one of ’he crown jewels of the tour and a mustsee for those who live in the Kalamazoo area." For more information and a map for the Southwest Michigan tour, call Huber at 1­ 800-456-8675. extension 1211 or c-mail IjhuberCn smc.cc.mi.us. COURT NEWS continued... was worth it when he killed himself." said Fisher. “What kind of impact did that have on you?" Dennis mumbled a one-word reply that could not be deciphered. She was ordered to spend 30 days in jail, to pay $500 in costs, to pay $1,825 restitu­ tion and lo pay $60 DNA and crime victim fund fees. The court assessments arc to be paid by Dec. 31. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foeectoeure Sala THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defauh nas been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Barbara Jeanne Casein (original mortgagors) to Saxon Mortgage. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 27. 1998. and recorded on November 10, 1998 as Document No. 1020656 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe Chase Manhattan Bank, suc­ cessor by merger to Chase Bank ol Texas. National Association (formerly named Texas Commerce Bank National Association) as Custodian. Assignee by an assignment dated October 27. 1998, which was recorded on November 10. 1996, as Document No. 1020657 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THREE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX AND 35/100 dollars ($308,476.35). including interest at 10.750% per annum. Said Mortgage partiaHy released in Partial Discharge of Mortgage recorded as Document No. 1085161. Barry County Records. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on October 10. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Mictvgan. and are described as: PARCEL 1: PARCEL B: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on trio centerline ol Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 sec­ onds East 1328.22 feet, and East 210.00 foot from the Northwest comer of said Section 36; thence East 210.00 feet along said centerline: thence South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 688 83 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to a traverse tine along Tittie Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 27.26 feat; thence South 51 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds West 236.65 feet to toe ter­ minus ot said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 847.40 feel parallel to the West line of said Section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Benders Road. Also subject to an easement tor ingress and egress as described betow. This description includes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge except toe West 150 fact Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 feet thereof rs Bendere Road. Also subject to an easement tor ingress and egress as described below. This description indudes toe land from toe traverse line to the waters edge. Except the West 150 feet. PARCEL C: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds East 1328.22 foot and East 420.00 feel from the North we st comer of said Section 36 thence East 249.40 feel; thence South 00 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 594 13 feet to a traverse line along -Little Long Lake"; thence South 68 degrees 25 minutes 21 seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus of said traverse line; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds West 688 33 feet parallel to the West line of said Section to toe place of beginning. Subject to the use of the. Northerly 33.00 feet thereof as Bendere Road, also subject to an easement for ingress and egress as described betow. This description indudes the land from toe traverse line to the waters edge PARCEL B AND C SUBJECT TO 1 HE FOLLOW­ ING EASEMENT: Being in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, more particu­ larly described as being 20.00 feet on each side of the following descnbed centerline for ingress and egress to be used with others: Beginning at a point on the centerline of Bendere Road which is South 00 degrees 10 minutes 33 seconds oast 1328 22 feet and East 650 00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section; thence Souto 00 degrees 15 minutes West 330 00 feet; thence South 89 degrees West 190.00 feet; thence South 47 degrees West 180.00 feet; thence Souto 87 degrees West. 125.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from toe date ol such sale. Dated August 29. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Su.te 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200214667 Gators (9/26) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-10-03.pdf 60146d51dde40aa5f585093c08272808 PDF Text Text HASTiKGSPC? r.m 121SCHU.1- SI HAS11HGS W«Cso -1«S3 Will elections produce change? Soccer Saxons soar for seniors Ameritech issued restraining order See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 12 See Story on Page 17 The Hastings Appeal filed on library site An appeal was filed last Wednes­ day, Sept. 25. in Lansing with the Michigan Court of Appeals to try to block construction of a new library near the comer of Mill and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Doug Ward, owner of Pel World on Mill Street, said his attorney. David Tripp, filed an appeal of Eaton County Circuit Judge Thomas Eveland's deci­ sion last July to allow the library to be built at that site. Ward and Tripp have argued that the construction plans would cause part of East Mill Street to be closed, blocking easy east-west ac­ cess from Broadway to Michigan. They maintain that the move would create a traffic hazard and it reparably harm some local businesses. Voter registration deadline is Oct. 7 With the Nov. 5 general election only weeks away, Michigan Secretary of Slate Candice Miller reminds residents they have until Monday. Oct. 7. to register to vote. "It’s so important for everyone who is eligible to register and vote." Miller said. "Your vote is your voice, and every vote docs count. The right to vote is one of the greatest strengths of our society." Residents may register at any Secre­ tary of State branch office (there is one in hastings on South Hanover Street) or at their city or township clerk’s office. To register, one must be a U.S. citizen, al least 18 years old by election day and a Michigan resident. Additional voter registration and election information, including the Secretary of State's new Voter Information Cen­ ter and a mall-in voter registr^ion form, are available on the department’s web site at www.michigan.gov/sos. BPW candidates’ forum is Oct. 8 The Hastings Business and Profes­ sional Women’s Club will have a can­ didates' forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Tues­ day. Oct. 8. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Candidates for all elected offices in the Nov. 5 general elections arc being invited to appear and several already have confirmed that they will be pre­ sent. They include Barry County Commissioners Jim French. Wayne Adams. Tom Wing and Jeff Macken­ zie and challengers Jan McKcough and Melvin Goebel: Michigan Senate candidate Patricia Birkholz: State Representative candidates Gary New­ ell and Rebecca Lukasiewicz and a staff representative from gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Granholm. There will be prepared questions for candidates and time will be set aside for questions and answers. Moderator will be Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Candidates also will be permitted to speak to constituents at 6 p.m. and af­ ter the forum in the lobby area of the lecture hall. For more information about the fo­ rum or about the Hastings chapter of the BPW. call President Mary Macqueen al 945-8832. More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 ANNER Thursday, October 3, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 40 NEWS BRIEFS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE W McCormick Enterprises closes Delton operation by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The loss of accounts due to paper com­ pany shutdowns, coupled with the walkout of its president and one-third of its work­ force last December, has led to the closing of McCormick Enterprises Inc., once Del­ ton’s largest employer with a peak work force of nearly 600 millwrights, sales staff and other workers. “It’s tough on all of us." said Jeff Bourdo. now unemployed after five years as the company ’s fleet manager. “Il wasn't a big surprise, but we were all hoping he’d (owner Bob McCormick) keep it going. I know he would if he could." Bourdo said he liked working for McCormick Enterprises, also called M.E.I.. a millw right and support services company started in 1974 by founder Sam McCor­ mick. Bob McCormick’s father, who. at 83. now lives in Phoenix. Ariz. “They were a good company to work for.” Bourdo said. McCormick said the company was down to only about 10 workers by Sept. 11 when he began announcing that they would be laid off over the next few days. “Our business has been slowing for probably a year and a half." said Bourdo. “Manufacturers have cut way back." McCormick first began downsizing the company last spring and trying to recover from the loss of 25 skilled employees to Pro Services, a Portage millwright, engi­ neering and piping company.including for­ mer M.E.I. President Jr. Homister. “I've never felt so betrayed in all my life," said McCormick. “Jr. was like a brother to me." The fir.-»: outward sign of trouble was an auction last spring in which the company sold much of its older equipment. “We’ve had some rough times because of the economy and the closing of the paper mills,” said McCormick, referring to for­ mer customers Crown Vantage in Parch­ ment. Georgia Pacific of Kalamazoo and Fox River Paper Company in Vicksburg, all of which shut dow n in 2001. Those companies and others, like the Kellogg Company and Post Cereals in Bat­ tle Creek. Steclecase of Grand Rapids and Benteler Automotive in Galesburg, con­ tracted with MEI to install and repair manufacturing equipment and production lines. "Our president. Eldon Homister Jr., quit in December on a Friday (b» c. 7) and the employees told me they were going to stay." McCormick said. "But by Monday. 25-plus had quit. That was one-third of our work force. We had to replace people who had been with us a long time.” Homister would not comment for the re­ cord when last contacted earlier this year, but McCormick said Homister quit because “he didn’t feel we were compensating him equitably.” According to McCormick. Homister was ( The large, "tin man" mascot (background) at McCormick Enterprises. Inc. ap­ pears to bid farewell to Delton. The millwright and support services company closed its doors late last week. being paid a $200,000 annual salary, had three company vehicles and was allowed to borroilMMnpMIv equipment for personal and community use. He also accused Homister and former Chief Financial Officer Chuck Palanca of borrowing $500,000 for company expenses without McCormick s approval. “It was inappropriate, but it was nothing illegal and used for company expenses but I had to mortgage the property.” said McCormick who grew up with Homister. Sfee McCORMICK, page 2 Gun Lake Band continues casino fight by Mary McDonough Staff Writer There may only be 150 of them, but the small band of Potawatomi Indians known as the Gun Lake Tribe continues to be the eye in the center of a hurricane, with all sorts of political and legal high-stakes poker games swirling around them. The latest legal wrangling includes a multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed against the tribe's current financial backers and a lawsuit filed by the tribe against Gov. John Engler and the state of Michigan. The lawsuit against the financial backers says Lansing lobbyist Noel LaPortc and in­ vestors James Fabiano. W. Sidney Smith and Barton LaBelle intentionally induced the Gun Lake Tribe to breach a contract with Kean-Argovitz Resorts, a Houston­ based casino management firm. Kean-Argovitz claims it made an agree­ ment with the trib; in 1998 to advance the tribe $80,000 a month for administrative and legal expenses and up to $ 100 million to buy land and build a casino and hotel complex. In return for the money. Kean-Argovitz was to receive a portion of the casino reve­ nue and exclusive rights to manage the ca­ sino and hotel for five years. Kean-Argovitz says it has already given the tribe $1.1 million, and is asking for that sum to be returned as well as any profits it would have received through its agreement with the tribe. The lawsuit asserts that Fabiano. Smith. LaBelle and LaPortc began meeting with tribal officials in 1999 to induce them Io break their contract with Kean-Argovitz, which the tribe did in 2000. according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in federal district court in Grand Rapids. The proposed ca­ sino would be built on M-179 (Chief Noon­ day Road) 20 minutes away from Hastings. According to D.K. Sprague, tribal chair­ man. "the Gun Lake Tribe has total and complete confidence in our current invest­ ment and management team of James Fabi­ ano. Barton LaBelle and Sidney Smith, as well as Lansing representative Noel La­ Portc. The current litigation prevents us from discussing any of the elements in the litigation. What we can say is that we be­ lieve this lawsuit has absolutely no merit and will be dismissed by the court or com- Players present “No Crime Like the Present” Mayor Everett Nelson (Mike Kasmsky) fields questions from reporters during a press conference about the death of news anchor Cassandra Dumont in a scene from the play No Crime Like the Present" being presented by the Thornapple Players tonight. Oct 3. Friday. Oct 4 and Saturday. Oct. 5. at 7:30 p.m. at Central Auditorium in Hastings Tickets, available at the door, are S7 for adults and S5 for students, seniors and children plctely won by the defendants. We continue to make solid progress on the Gun Lake ca­ sino and look forward to bringing needed jobs, economic development, local revenue sharing and a proven recreational attraction to benefit Allegan County and western Michigan." Ironically, according to published re­ ports. the three Mount Pleasant investors named in the lawsuit are Republican sup­ porters of Gov. Engler. LaBelle is an Engler appointee to the Michigan State Transportation Commission, serving as its chairman. The tribe says the governor is “stone­ walling" efforts to establish the casino. Sprague said Engler’s refusal to negotiate with the tribe to set up a casino compact is See GUN LAKE, page 18 Lake Odessa police chief charged with illegal entry by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Lake Odessa Police Chief John Henry Shaw. 35. of Vermontville, has been charged with one count of misdemeanor il­ legal entry (without the owner’s permis­ sion) for allegedly pushing an air condi­ tioner into the home of a Woodland woman July 19. entering through the w indow and appearing in her bedroom doorway. Shaw entered a not guilty plea in Barry County District Court Sept. 25 when an Oct. 8 pretrial hearing was set. Lake Odessa Village Manager Bill Yost refused to comment on the matter Wednes­ day. saying only that Shaw has been placed on administrative leave "until I finish my investigation into another matter." He would not say whether the “other matter" also was a criminal complaint or the allegations made by Officer Christian Hanson in a Whistleblowers Protection Act lawsuit filed against Shaw and the Village of Lake Odessa late last month in Ionia County Circuit Court. "That’s my statement." said Yost when questioned further. When asked Sept. 11 about the alleged break-in. Shaw said. "Didn’t happen." and asked, “what else did I do? Did I rape­ somebody . too?" He could not be reached for further com­ ment Wednesday, however Village Presi­ dent Randy Klein also could not be reached for comment. According to a report by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Del. Sgt Terry Klotz was contacted by a Woodland man w ho said Shaw entered his North Main Street home in the early morning of July 19 without permission while he was lodged in the Ionia County Jail tor ; n-paymenl of child support. Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw is accused of illegal entry. The man’s pregnant girlfriend was in bed with her two children when she allegedly heard a noise downstairs between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.. heard her bedroom door open, then saw a figure in the doorway, po­ lice said. Tile couple told Klotz the bedroom light was switched on. then immediately turned off and that when she got up to investigate further, she turned on a light in the hall where she found Shaw, whom she claimed was intoxicated. The victim told Klotz that she recog­ nized Shaw and that when she asked him how he got into the house, he told her he See LAKE 0, continued page 2 �Pag* 2 - Th* H**bng* Banter - Thursday, Octoter 3 2002 McCORMICK ENTERPRISES CLOSES, continued... NEWS BRIEFS (continued) September 2002 was hot and dry Candidate forums will be Oct. 4, 25 September 2002 was a ’«ot and dry month, according to local weather watcher David McIntyre. The temperature reached 90 degrees three times, the highest at 94 on Sun­ day. Sept. 8. The lowest temperature was 36 on Wednesday. Sept. 25. The rainfall was one of the lowest on record. The highest amount in one day was just .27 inch on Friday. Sept. 20. Total rainfall for the month was just .73 inch, contrasted with 3.76 inches in September of 2001. With the Nov. 5 general election ap­ proaching. there will be several candi­ date forums in this area this month and next. The next First Friday session, scheduled for noon Oct. 4 at the Tho­ mas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings, will feature candidates for county offices. All general election candidates for Barry County Commissioner are being invited. They include Democrat John Loftus and incumbent Republican Ken Neil for the Fourth District (Carlton and Hastings townships); Independ­ ents Jan McKeough and Ron Miller and incumbent Republican Tom Wing in the Seventh District (Assyria. Balti­ more and Johnstown townships); and Democrat Melvin Goebel and incum­ bent Republican Wayne Adams in the Eighth District (Prairieville and Barry townships). A second First Friday program is planned for noon Friday, Oct. 25, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. It will be a debate between incumbent Republican 87th District State Representative Gary Newell and Democratic chal­ lenger Rebecca Lukasiewicz. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. Lake 0 artist’s work on display Lake Odessa artist Jerri Goodemoot will be featured in an exhibit Saturday. Oct. 5. at Cannon (a Co.. 645 Cherry St. SE in Grand Rapids. Goodemoot. a longtime Lake Odessa resident, will have many of her new works on display. Her exhibit co­ incides with the Heritage Hill Histori­ cal Tour in Grand Rapids. Goodemoot’s show will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The public and designers are welcome to attend. Legislative Coffee to be held Oct. 14 The Legislative Coffee series will resume at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at the County Seat Restaurant, comer of Church and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. State Senator Joanne Emmons; State Representative Gary Newell; RickTreur, representing U.S. Repre­ sentative Vern Ehlers, and Greg Moore representing U.S. Representa­ tive Nick Smith will be present to take up —iy issues the public might wish to discuss. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators specific feedback on issues discussed. The monthly Legislative Coffees t are sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens are welcome to attend. Hoedown to benefit Dem rep. candidate A “Hastings Hoedown” will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, cromer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. The event will feature the music of Country Junction, featuring Bob Pow­ ell. Dick Bennett. Jody Bennett, Brian Bennett, P.T. Jones, Jim Geairin and Ellery Rose. A chili supper with desserts also will be part of the evening, along with an auction for items such as tickets to a Randy Travis concert. The asking price for admission is $10 per person, with proceeds to go to the candidacy of Democrat Rebecca Lukasiewicz for 87th District State Representative. Bowens Mills fest series continues Historic Bowens Mills "Its Cider Time Festivals" will have the Fork River Free Trappers Mountain Men Encampment as its main feature from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 5 and 6. Ten years after his passing, the late Neal Cook’s drcam became a reality in 1999 when the Fork River Free Trappers and family and friends com­ pleted the restoration of the Mill's wa­ ter wheel. The public was invited to the ceremony when the wheel dubbed “Neal's Dream” was dedicated as part of the “It's Cider Time Festivals." “The Fork River Trading Post" is an addition to the park that displays the way trappers would have sold or traded their warts during the fur trad­ ing era. The Fork River Free Trappers group is part of the Michigan Brigade of the American Mountain Men. a national i.200-mcmbcr group dedicated to studying the history of the American fur trading era. The "It's Cider Time Festivals" arc each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gate fee for adults is $5. Children 5 to 15 years old is $2. ‘Oktoberfest’ set by public library The Hastings Public Library is plan­ ning an “Oktoberfest” at noon Satur­ day, Oct. 5, at the Barry County Expo Center. An auction will begin at 1 p.m. and any donations, except clothing, may be delivered to the Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, or from 8 to 10 a.m. the following day. Other events at the festival will in­ clude harvest crafts, children’s activi­ ties, cow pie bingo and German food. Ebersole Center open house set The Lansing School District's Eber­ sole Environmental Education and Conference Center invites the public to its 25-year anniversary celebration and annual fall open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Located just west of the Barry-Alle­ gan County line, the center’s 158-acrc site features more than a mile of boardwalk nature trails, wetland areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is free and activities will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing (bring your own bait and pole), canoeing, open archery range, hay rides, facility tours and more. A chili dinner sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation also will be offered during the open house. All proceeds from the dinner and souvenir sales will go to supply materials and equipment to the Ebersole Center. Tickets for the dinner are $4.50 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren 12 and under. Phone (269) 792-6294 for registra­ tion information or visit the web at www.ebersolecentcr.com. Dedication set at Carter Lake A dedication and sign unveiling has been planned by the Southwest Michi­ gan Land Conservancy for the Carter Lake Preserve Saturday. Oct. 5. begin­ ning at 10 a.m. After the dedication, all arc invited to stay for an autumn nature walk through the preserve, led by conser­ vancy stewardship specialist Nate Fuller. Carter Lake Preserve, located just northwest of Hastings, is the nonprofit group’s first preserve in Barry County and one of the conservancy’s largest preserves within the nine counties it serves. The public is invited to join the SWMLC and volunteers as they cele­ brate the 57-acre preserve. The land was donated by Tom and Lisa Groos, who wanted to preserve the forested land as a haven for wildlife and pro­ tect the sensitive wetlands. The dedication will take place rain ur shine (unless there is thunder or lightning). Call 269/324-1600 for fur­ ther information. In April 2001. Palanca was dismissed, but McCormick said he could not bring himself to fire Homister “'•ccausc we had worked together for so long." said McCor­ mick. “He was like a brother to me." Homister grew up in a family of mill­ wrights and became acquainted with Sam McCormick as a child when McCormick was building his home in the Barrs County area. "That's why my father located the busi­ ness here in Barry County." said McCor­ mick. “It was centrally located... our fami­ lies were friends." A journeyman millwright. Homister was hired by McCormick when the company began in 1974 and Homister rose through the ranks, became a supervisor, then a member of the board of directors and fi­ nally. president, in 1995 when Bob McCor­ mick became CEO. (Homister did not return a phone call to his office Wednesday.) According to McCormick. Homister oversaw the employees, met with custom­ ers, oversaw bids, was involved in pricing and day-to-day operations of the South Grove Street plant. He was also involved in preparing docu­ ments related to future jobs, putting to­ gether teams of workers, tools and plans for completing jobs. McCormick sued Homister and Pro Services late last year, seeking an injunc­ tion to prevent the company from continu­ ing work for Graphic Packaging in Kala­ mazoo. which initially was to be performed by McCormick Enterprises. McCormick attempted to stop Pro Serv­ ices from installing dryer equipment for Graphic Packaging and from completing another project at Western Michigan Uni­ versity, both of which were delayed by Judge Schaefer’s temporary restraining or­ der. “I believe I would have a shot at getting that work,” McCormick told the judge. He had claimed that WMU had signed a contract with Professional Piping, which contracted w ith M.E.I. as a subcontractor. Homister's attorney. Bill Oudesma. ar­ gued that customers arc allowed to break contracts. “I'm concerned that you've got major in­ stitutions held up by my order." Schaefer told McCormick in dissolving the restrain­ ing order at the January hearing. “To con­ tinue to impose a preliminary injunctive or­ der on the defendant and the community at large goes way beyond the role of a pre­ liminary injunctive order." McCormick also sued Homister for al­ leged breach of contract and Homister counter sued for age discrimination, claim­ ing that McCormick was about to replace him with someone younger. Both suits are still pending. "There were no plans to replace him.' said McCormick. Since the departure of Homister and the other employees, many former MEI cus­ tomers have also moved on. "It’s been a struggle." said McCormick. One customer. Hayes-Albion in Albion. Mich., which makes castings for the Ford Motor Company, owed McCormick $ 100.000 w hen it filed for bankruptcy ear­ lier this year. "I had to get my sales people to leave in an orderly fashion and find new employ­ ment." said McCormick. “One. Bill Peter, who was our president as we dosed, went to W Soule and he took Bcntelcr.” McCormick said he encourage the de­ parting sales people to take the remaining customers with them to their new employ­ ers. “Their business was not enough to sus­ tain us.” said McCormick, who explained that Comerica Bank began calling in the loans. “We had incurred so much debt at the end of the 1990s. We’re still trying to operate but the bank didn’t cash a pay­ check so we had to shut the doors." The company 's board formally voted on the layoffs Sept. 25 and voted to sell all of the company's assets and dissolve the cor­ poration. McCormick said he has not filed for bankruptcy and hopes to be able to sell the properties and buildings, auction the equip­ ment. pay back the loans and then pay back the creditors. He is hoping to win a settle* ment from the lawsuit to prevent his credi­ tors from forcing bankruptcy, he said. The employees, he said, took the news well, but he has sensed a very negative feeling throughout the displaced workers toward Homister. According to Delton Rotary President Elect Tom Walker, the loss of jobs will hurt the already struggling Delton economy, but he does not feel that Homister is responsi­ ble for the company's downfall. He also has not sensed hard feelings toward Homisler in the community. “I don't think there is." said Walker. “I don't believe Jr. had any thing to do with it going down. I think he probably just saw the writing on the wall and did what was best for Jr." Walker said no one is surprised at the company's closing because the economy is in danger of falling into deflation, a condi­ tion marked by falling prices and stagnant wages. “I'm not sure there was any saving it." Suid Walker. “Could you imagine Kmart going under? It’s a sign of the times. It scares me. it’s almost a depression. I’m 51 years old and I've never seen our world in such disarray ." " Many members of the former staff have found other jobs. The rest were given guid­ ance by a Michigan Works program for misplaced workers. As for McCormick, he has no idea what his own future holds. “I’ll be that man you see out on the mad picking up bottles and cans." he said. Statement of Ownership. Management, and Circulation Lake O police chief charged, continued... had removed an air conditioner from a first story window. Shaw reportedly left through a side door to the home. The victims also told police they be­ lieved that Shaw had parked his truck be­ hind a nearby church and that they did not report the incident until Aug. 27 because they learned that a relative knew about the incident. “She’s worried that if (cousin) knows, others in the small community would have heard it, too," Klotz reported. “They talked about it and agreed to report it.” Klotz told Shaw on Sept. 9 that he wanted to talk to him about going into the victim’s home. “He said, ‘no,”’ reported Klotz. When Klotz asked Shaw if he knew about the alleged incident. Shaw said, “nope," adding that he had heard rumors he had brovan into the woman’s house. “When I told him prints had been taken, he said, ‘no,’" Klotz reported. “He said (woman's boyfriend) was in jail and that he went over to sec her. he knocked and she let him in.” He also made a comment to Klotz that “It’s a tough one," and that he is now in a dilemma because “this report will be public knowledge.’’ “He said there is a coalition in Lake Odessa that is after him and that he is not worried about his job...,” Klotz said. “When I asked him if he would take a poly­ graph, he said, ‘probably not.’” Shaw told Klotz he was let in the front door and that he left through a side door. “He said he would not take a polygraph test because he needed to protect himself.” Klotz reported. Shaw did agree, however, to provide a set of fingerprints to Klotz for comparison to prints taken from the air conditioner, ac­ cording to police but he did not appear for an appointment Sept. 11 to provide the prints. According to Klotz, because the charge is a 90-day misdemeanor, Shaw was not booked, fingerprinted or lodged in jail. He was instead notified of the warrant and or­ dered to contact the court “It’s treated more like a ticket,” said Klotz. “You don’t fingerprint and mugshot them for that.” Klotz declined to comment on a possible motive for the alleged incident. He also de­ clined to 'elease information reported to him about other alleged incidents for which Shaw has not been charged. Shaw remains free on 5500 bond. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER ...and keep informed! - 3528. •>»» �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3. 2002 - Page 3 Pundit says GOP will win elections, despite turnover The more things change, the more they stay the same by David T. Young Editor A political pundit says there will be a lot of new faces in stale government in Janu­ ary. but the Republican Party likely will continue to be at the controls. Bob LaBrant. vice president for political affairs for the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, spoke at a fund-raiser for GOP State Senate candidate Patty Birkholz Tues­ day afternoon at the County Scat Restau­ rant. He said because of term limits and re­ districting. many of the familiar faces in Lansing will be gone or in different places after the Nov. 5 general election. Birkholz. who is seeking to represent Barry. Allegan and Eaton counties in the Michigan Senate, was herself term limited in the Michigan House at the end of this year. She won her primary Aug. 6 and now faces only token opposition next month. "You can raise a lot of money for Patty.” said LaBrant. noting the fund-raising nature of Tuesday’s event, "but frankly, she’s got it made.” Though it has been assured that 29 of the 38 seats in the Michigan Senate are assured of having a newcomer. LaBrant said the GOP’s current 23-15 advantage is likely to be 22-16 or 21-17 at worst when the dust settles after Nov. 5. In the Michigan House, he foresees a Re­ publican advantage of as high as 63 to 47 or as low as an even 55-55 split. Given these forecasts, this would mean Ken Sikkcma likely will be the Senate Ma­ jority Leader and Rick Johnson will be the first repeal Speaker of the House since Lew Dodak in 1990. LaBrant called the double factor of redist riding and term limits "King Kong meets Godzilla,” saying they will cause the great­ est turnover in Michigan election history. Yet the GOP is likely to remain in con­ trol of the legislative process because it controlled both chambers and the gover­ nor's chair when it came time to redistrict. Republican plans that were favorable to their own party were approved. Not only will the State Legislature change, so will the top state-wide offices. Stepping down at the end of this year will be Gov. John Engler, because of term lim­ its; Lt. Gov. Richard Posthumus, who is running for governor; Attorney General Jennifer Granholm. who is running for gov­ ernor; and Secretary of State Candice Miller, who is term limited and running for Congress. The last time all four of these jobs were without incumbents in the same year was 1946. The governor’s race will be absent of an incumbent for only the second time since 1960. “These (conditions in 2002) are circum­ stances that are relatively rare in Michigan politics. LaBrant said. Though some may believe a lol of new faces ik a good thing, they will be chosen by less than a majority on Nov. 5. The voter turnout in Michigan for presidential elections is about 58 percent, but it’s only 43 percent in gubernatorial, or “off-year” elections. That means that a mere 22 per­ cent of registered voters could decide any of the races. Besides the general election contests al­ ready mentioned. Democratic U.S. Senator Carl Levin. Michigan's longest serving U.S. Senator ever, is a good bet to win his fifth, six-year term in a runoff with Andrew Raczkowski. LaBrant noted that the race for U.S. Sen­ ate in 2000 between Democrat Debbie Stabenow and Republican Spencer Abraham was tight and costly, but this year’s "prom­ ises to be neither close nor expensive.” However, the GOP is favored to take control of the Michigan congressional dele­ gation by a 9-6 count after the Democrats have led 9-7. Michigan lost one congrcs- "Since 1964, no incumbent on the Court of Appeals has ever been defeated,” -Bob LaBrant Bob LaBrant sional seat in redistricting by the 2000 cen­ sus count. Nationally, it is expected that the U.S. Senate will be dose to its 50-49 advantage for Democrats and the House now stands at 222-211 and two independents. Both cham­ bers arc expected to see very competitive races. The races for State Board of Education are watched closely by pundits because they arc tied closely to party politics. Be­ cause voters so often don’t know the candi­ dates. they tend to vote on the basis of party. The current board shows a 5-3 Demo­ cratic Party majority and the only incum­ Patty Birkholz bent up for re-election is Republican Mi­ chael Warren. The Democrats have a chance to make further inroads here because "What hap­ pens at the top of the ticket pretty much de­ termines the fate of these candidates.” LaBrant said. Therefore, if Granholm runs as strong as the polls show, the Dems’ ad­ vantage could increase to 6-2. The education boards for the University of Michigrn. Michigan State University and Wayne Slate University have candi­ dates that few know or care about. How­ ever, Joanne Emmons, who now represents Barry County in the Michigan Senate with the job Birkholz is likely to win in Novem- ber. is seeking a scat on the MSU board. Leon Atchison ;s seeking to become the longest serving state official ever by winnirg another term on the WSU board. He was first elected in 1970. The elections for two Michigan Supreme Court and 11 Court of Appeals seats will be dominated by incumbents and name recog­ nition. Justices Robert Young and Betty Weaver should win. Seven incumbent Court of Appeals judges are unopposed. “Since 1964. no incumbent on the Court of Appeals has ever been defeated.” LaBrant said. He made predictions on the four state­ wide ballot proposals: • Eliminating the process of using one check mark to vote straight party probably will lose. • The $1 billion sewer bond proposal probably will be approved because Michi­ gan has a history of favoring them. • The proposal to allow slate employees collective bargaining will be defeated. He added that he opposes it himself because it gives power to an unelected arbiter and takes it away from elected officials. • The proposal to earmark tobacco settle­ ment money for health care rather than col­ lege scholarships is too close to call at this point. “I think that’s pretty unhealthy, having the tobacco settlement money’s use decided by a special interest group... the bad trend we have here is that we have special inter­ ests try ing to guarantee themselves a fund­ ing source.” Freeport FUNday jeanne I nompson stocks up on books at the Free­ port Library sale She buys a wide collection includ­ ing mystery, biography and Henry David Thoreau. The Channel 8 Weather Bug is a big hit at the Freeport Funday Parade. Allie Smith brings her farm produce to the Freeport Funday. Getting their Halloween pumpkins are Drew Cooley (front) Calynne Cooley and Amanda Morgan. The Flying Eagle soap box race car makes its entry in the Freeport parade Even old "clunkers' can ride in the parade Larry Martin's 1936 Ford Coupe is one ot the clas­ sic antique cars Wayne Rousch opens the hood ot his 1934 Chevy Master to show off the clean engine Nichole Everett brings 'Patches' her sixweek-old cat to the parade Habitat tor Humanity enters a log cabin float. �Page * - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 3. 2002 LETTERS from our readers... Bush regime in state of panic, confusion To the editor: There is a reason for the Bush adminis­ tration's abrupt change of objective from Osama Bin Ladin and Al Quaeda. to Saddam and Baghdad, and it's not neces­ sarily in America’s best interest. Iraq’s leader is certainly a problem we must neutralize, and soon. But Saddam knows any biochem attack on us or allies will certainly result in what diplomats dain­ tily refer to as “most serious conse­ quences.” Could the real reason behind our change of objective lie in the national capitals to which Bin Landin's sources of money and manpower are being traced? They include Yemen. Syria. Saudi Arabia. Iran. Pakistan, and some 50 other states claiming every­ thing from alliance with, to eternal hatred for. the U.S. and the western world in gen­ eral. Whi*e George II rattles his saber and points toward Iraq (a nation concealing fewjf any. Al Quaeda.) little (read nothing) at all is done about Iran, where thousands of Bin Ladin's minions are openly welcomed and encouraged to plan and train for future attacks in the west. Massachusetts Senator (and Medal of Honor winner) John Kerry recently noted a lack of solid results from our expedition in Afghanistan, claiming the effort has been. “A failed military operation." Kerry observed the apparent ease with which our ‘enemies’ slipped through the cordon sanitaire established along the borders of Pakistan and Iran by our ‘friends’ the Pakistanis, and the Afghan “northern alliance." Our military forces can hardly be blamed for the failures. Soldiers, like bullets, go where they’re aimed. Someone is jerking, not squeezing, the trigger. Borderline panic of the administration is apparent in its abrupt violations of Bonaparte s dictum. "Order. Counter-order. Disorder." First we’ll cancel flights over NYC and DC on Sept. ii. *02. then we won’t. Now we're against an independent commission on intelligence failure, then we’re not. Here we’re going to strengthen airline/airpon security in a year, there we’ve got to extend the deadline. Now we’re going to root-out the terrorists who killed three thousand of our countrymen, but first we have to make a sideshow in Iraq. These people talk a good war, but try to convince us the way to conduct war is to “live normally." flying on insecure air­ planes from airpons protected by dolts. The administration speaks with forked tongue. Rep. Newell should be held accountable with Powell walking and talking one line; Bush. Cheney, and Rumsfeld another. Confusion is our first (and worst) enemy. Trying hard to see our situation through Bonaparte’s eyes, it seems to me our best bet is to keep picking them off one by one. for as long as we’re allowed by circum­ stance to do so. The minute we go after Iraq. Iran, or any other Islamic state by name, the whole Muslim world will explode. And while I believe it will happen eventually anyway, we should keep it sim­ ple as possible, for as long as possible, destroying as many as possible, before the deluge. Thanks for the space. Larry Hamp. Hastings Deputy sets good professional example To the editor: Most times when people come into con­ tact with a police officer, it’s under unfa­ vorable conditions. But wc have an excel­ lent deputy sheriff in Middleville, deputy Kevin Erb, and if the rest of the area police force took his example we’d have a solid set of officers. Deputy Erb uses compassion for the family while still getting his job done. Wc didn’t get a chance to thank him earlier, as we should have, but after seeing him in ac­ tion the other night, once again wc are ex­ tremely impressed with him. He doesn’t wear his badge to intimidate people, he truly cares about his job and the people he serves. Both times while we’ve encountered him in action, there usually is a state trooper tagging along. The trooper scents to think his badge gives him the license to be rude U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. ' U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thoroapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nica Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. and obnoxious. Wc don’t know if when be­ coming state troopers they have to take a class on how to be rude, but wc believe ‘•'•.at they should learn is that a little honey instead of vinegar might gain them more of the respect they seek. We sincerely hope deputy Erb stays around here and some of his kindness and professional conduct rubs off on others. He was so kind to us recently in our time of trouble. Ted and Nancy Doom, Middleville To the editor: Last week’s letter by Tim Boucher ac­ cused my daughter. Becca Lukasiewicz. the Democratic candidate for the 87th District House o Representatives, of slamming her Republic, n opponent. Gary' Newell. Becca correctly accused Newell of being partly responsible for the $1 billion budget deficit in Michigan. Is Boucher suggesting Newell did nothing as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, char­ man of the Fiscal Oversight Committee, and vice chairman of the Michigan Eco­ nomic Development Corp.? Who then con­ trols the purse strings? Even The Battle Creek Enquirer saw the connection when it printed “....Newell also carries the baggage of one of the worst budget crises in state history." Perhaps Mr. Boucher thinks the Battle Creek Enquirer is slamming Newell too! Boucher went on to bash Becca for at­ tending Northern Illinois University where, with the help of a teaching scholarship which pays $9,000 per year, puts her on track to complete her master of arts degree by December. For Boucher to accuse her of not being a Barry County resident because of her student status insults every student who lives away from home while going to college. Boucher seemed more worried about the lost tax revenue to Michigan by Becca's $9,000 earnings in Illinois saying "Due to our state's current budget woes, our state Why should U.S. start another war? To the editor: I sincerely hope there are many more like myself who are concerned about our President’s super macho attitude about war. A vice president and cabinet members are now reliving past wars, including the cold war through President Bush. This even though none of them apparently served in a hot war. An ideology now pervades that it is more important to wage war against a foreign leader we don't like, than against a disas­ trous health care system, education needs, and poverty due to a sinking economy, much of which is due to malfeasance in the corporate business world. Our government‘is supposed to be of. by and for the people. We elect leaders to rep­ resent us. This should not convey free reign to send our young people half way around the world to depose another country's ruler who offends our leaders. We have been besieged with cries of weapons of mass destruction, chemical and biological weapons, nuclear capability, etc. There is a drumbeat to convince the American people that an attack by Iraq against the U.S. is imminent. Saddam Hussein may well be a mad man who freely murders his own people and wars against countries he feels ate vulnera­ ble. This doesn’t necessarily make him crazy enough to attack the United States, whereby his entire little universe would be obliterated. We have one war in progress that is now expected to be open ended, having not accomplished its stated mission. Let’s not involve our country in yet another engage­ ment that is expected to last even more years, Carl Mcllvain. Hastings Write Us A Letter... 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What do you think will be the most important issue in the upcoming campaign for gov­ ernor — health care, the budget taxes or education? could certainly use her tax dollars better than Illinois.” The truth is. Becca made $9,000 last year in Michigan too, by work­ ing in the family business. She got a whop­ ping $13 back from her state income tax re­ turn. The money the state kept was used to pay double-dipping Newell a full pension for his retirement from the Michigan State Police, in addition to his $80,000 per year salary as a state representative (remember the 37% pay increase?). Is it any wonder why we have "budget woes"? He also accused Becca of not being in touch with issues in the district. Becca spent time campaigning heavily in every part of the district, including Boucher’s own hometown. Nashville, where she walked from home to home during the community-wide garage sales talking to residents about their concerns. At one home, she spoke to a young couple with a newborn and how. despite having a decent job with health insurance, still got stiffed with a $15,000 medical bill for the delivery of their child. Becca walked the car show at the park, talking to local residents on issues like the subdividing of our farm land, which makes it difficult to find land to hunt on. She spoke to the EMS worker there to leam about the state of emergency medical fi­ nancing and the EMS needs of the town­ ship. She walked the shops in town then stopped to speak at length with pharmacist Dave Mace about the factors driving up the cost of drugs for Michigan’s citizens. She wrapped up her visit in town at the VFW hall, where she listened to concerned vets talk on issues from the $180 million ciga­ rette tax Newell voted for to health care. Becca is fully committed to this cam­ paign. driving back to her home in Hastings every weekend. She has campaigned from Pewamo in Ionia County to Hickory Cor­ ners and Prairieville in Barry County. She has ventured into Greenville and Carson City in Montcalm County and Westphalia in Clinton County to reach residents on the fringes of the district. Becca has campaigned in nearly 100 de­ gree heat and walked miles in parades. She has listened to the citizens of the district. She knows their concerns and shares their values. If you want continued budget defi­ cits, increased taxes and an otherwise indif­ ferent representative, then vote for Newell. If you want someone with youthful energy, a vision to the future, someone who will listen to you then act promptly on your be­ half, then its time for a change, vote for Re­ becca Lukasiewicz. Joseph Lukasiewicz, Hastings Looking for a great gift? Give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us A Call at... 945-9554 HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. 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Actually, there isn't But you can help smooth out your journey by following a few basic "rales of the road." Here are a few to consider: • Create a plan - You can waste a lot of time, effort and money through haphazard investing. That's why you need to create a plan that defines your long-term goals and establishes a strategy to achieve them, tak­ ing into account your individual tolerance for risk and your time horizon. Take action - The best plan in the world is useless unless it's implemented. Once you've set a course of action for yourself, follow through on it. Don't wait for the "time to be right" before you invest because you can always find excuses to delay. The best time to get started is right now. Stay invested - When the market is "hot," it's easy to for people to keep on investing. After all, everyone else is doing it, with apparent good results. But it takes far more courage to continue investing during a long bear market, when so many people head to the "sidelines." And yet. it’s essential that you do stay invested, through good times and bad. Ultimately, the long-term perfor­ mance of the investments you have chosen will have far more impact on your portfo­ lio's success than the daily price fluctua­ tions that are an inevitable part of investing. Look for quality - Persistence in invest­ ing. by itself, isn't enough to help you reach your long-term goals. You also need to be investing in quality. Look for the stocks of those companies that have solid track records, strong managemer.’ teams, com­ petitive products and well-defined business plans. Of course, you'll experience ups and downs even in quality slocks - but if you hold them over time, you'll greatly increase your prospects for success. Diversify your holdings - During any given market environment, some invest­ ments will be doing well, while others will not. You could try to pick the winners, but that's almost impossible to do with any degree of consistency. You'll be much better off by diversifying your dollars among a wide range of high-quality stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities and other vehicles. By staying diversified, you’ll help cushion yourself against downturns affecting just one type of investment - and you'll multiply your opportunities of bene­ fiting from assets that are performing well. Review your plan - You should review your financial plans and investment strate­ gies at least once a year. Your life will con­ stantly be evolving - new job, new house, new children, etc. - and you may need to adjust your plans to accommodate these changes. If some of your investments no longer suit your needs, you'll need to find other opportunities. A qualified financial professional can help evaluate your situa­ tion and make appropriate recommenda­ tions on rebalancing your portfolio. As you can sec. there's nothing magic, or even terribly complex, about any of these "rales for the road." 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Professional Quality and Same Day Service! J-Ad Graphics NMkofHMkWa>M43 To the editor: After watching U.S. Senator Tom Daschle's speech on the Senate floor last week. I felt like I was witnessing a total meltdown of the Democratic leadership right in front of the whole country. If it was­ n’t so incredibly disingenuous, it would be funny and forgettable. Who is politicizing the debate on Iraq? Let’s review a little bit of history, some­ thing I guess Mr. Daschle is counting on most Americans not to remember. Starting with his taking to the Senate floor in 1998 to not only condemn Saddam, but to threat­ en military action if he did not allow inspectors back in, and calling him every name in the book. Oh, that’s right, the President then was a Democrat who was trying to divert attention from yet another scandal. I guess threatening military action was “justified” then, and his “paper tiger" threat didn’t get the inspectors back in either, did it? Who’s playing politics? The fact is that he has had the Homeland Security Bill, along with a Defense Appropriations Bill, (both having passed weeks ago in the House) sitting on his desk and he refuses to let them be brought to the floor for a vote, in site of both Republicans and Democrats willing to vote for them. And take note, senior citizens: If Senator Daschle cares so much for the “average American," as he loves to claim, why won't he allow the prescription drag bill to be voted on, in spite of the fact it was passed by the House with bi-partisan support and the President said he would sign it Would it be Mr. Daschle who is playing politics, ignoring the needs of the people so the Democratic party can have an election year issue? Why is it ok for Democrats to dema­ gogue and politicize every issue they think will help them in the polls or the voting booth, but let the President speak the truth about what is going on and they go ballis­ tic? Of course, war is political! The dia­ logue and decisions take place in Washington. How ignorant does Mr. Daschle really think the American people are? I for one want to know where my representatives stand, as well as the President. Seems to make sense to me, or does the fact that this President is a Republican who truly does put the security of our nation over the security of his position and has the future best interests of the defense of our freedom as his priority what really grinds Mr. Daschle? Who really is the party that “plays politics,” with not only our nation's Defense. but with the issues that face every­ day American? Maureen Dudley. Dowling War with Iraq would be a big mistake To the editor: Congressmen David Bonior and Jim McDermott were seen and heard in an in­ terview last Sunday on the “This Week” television program. Both had done some independent re­ search in Iraq to learn if President Bush is right in wanting to wage war. Both accused Bush of not telling the truth. They said Iraq is innocent of harboring weapons of mass destruction and they were free to go wherever they pleased while in Iraq. The interview with the congressmen was electrifying and extremely interesting. It was worth being heard and seen by all Americans. They told of Iraqi children and adults still in hospitals with cancer caused by certain chemicals included in the bombs we dropped on their country during the Gulf War more than 11 years ago. It was sad to hear President George Bush I declare war on Iraq back then after Helpful father, daughter appreciated To the editor: In the hour that we stood on 1-96 next to the guard rail for the Montcalm Road over­ pass, of the many cars that whizzed by us, Daniel Titus was the only one who stopped to help us. He drove a late model Jeep, with a Hastings dealership license plate holder, and so I hope he will see this note. Bill and Erika Paulson, Muskegon On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 7. my husband and 1 were driving from Muske­ gon to Ann Arbor to attend the MichiganWestern Michigan football ga*r.e when our car overheated and quit near the Kent/Ionia County line on 1-96. We are grateful to Daniel Titus and his daughter, Haley, who stopped, took time out of their tight schedule and let my hus­ band use their cell phone to call AAA. Lee's Towing from Lowell took us back home (car and people). When the football game started at noon, we were sitting in our recliners and eating our "tailgate" lunch off TV trays. Our car, unfortunately, wasn’t re­ pairable at a reasonable cost. P.S. Wc spent many Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays in year’s past with Bill’s aunt and uncle. Lane and Willard Smith. Willard worked for Hastings manu­ facturing. Their children, Bill and Valerie, now are in their 50s; Bill lives in Tampa, Fla., and Vai lives near Atlanta. months of trying and failing to get Saddam Hussein to dkxlare war on us. Bush humili­ ated and harassed Saddam to extremes, but he remained in control of himself. The Bonior-McDcrmott interview has been seldom mentioned on TV or in the news. It should be easy to figure out who is in control and keeping the interview out of the public eye. “This Week" has a new panel to inter­ view guests, except for the one holdover. George Will, in the 11 o'clock time slot. I’m sad to say they’re off to a bad start, as there are no differences of opinion in their discussions, all arc pro-Bush. Will Israel, which slyly provokes war on the Palestinians, ever stop? Not while Bush and the U.S. continues to back brad, with its huge military arsenal, against the virtu­ ally defenseless Palestinians, whose onlv recourse is suicide bombers as a last resort. I was jolted when 1 heard from a news­ caster that the FBI can find out at the li­ brary whatever you’ve been reading. What next? At least Attorney General John Ashcroft, who undoubtedly is responsible for this FBI fiasco, didn’t get his way to have peo­ ple snitch on each other to the government Former President Bill Clinton over a week ago said we should just concentrate on the so-called war on terrorism. A few days ago he said Iraq has weapons of mass destruction and we should go to war against Iraq. War with Iraq would be too costly, not to mention to huge cost of lives on both sides. I still must ask who runs our country — Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Israel, the evil trio of Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld, or “we the people?” Justine McLean, Hastings “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Lani Forbes. “1 visit Pennock quite often. Both as a mother of 3 active children and as a Medical First Responder for the Freeport Fire and Rescue Department I see first hand the high quality, professional, life saving care that Dr. Poholski and Pennock’s emergency staff provide. In fact Pennock is capable of providing 85% of all the health services our area needs. So, when it comes to the healthcare of this first responder’s family, the choice is simple...Pennock Health Services.” Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure oate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been made m the conditions of a mortgage mads by Timothy Kamp* and Lor! Kamps husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagor*) io ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7, 2000. and recorded on July 24, 2000. in Instrument *1047148, in Barry County Records. Mrctegan, on which mortgage there is claimed io be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEH AND 06/100 dollar* ($120,487.06). including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wit! be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on November 14,2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Starting at monument P. on Lyndon Johncock Plat. Section 6. Town 2 North. 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NOW HIRING Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c It’s Our Pledge. EXPERIENCED DRIVERS OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-M8-MORE PAY (1-8—-O7-372» HASTINGS 4 Forbes Amy Poholaki, D.O. Emergency Physician IwWJJ.’SSt Pennock HEALTH (^SERVICES > in , otolM’*0011’ Progress,, ’ 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCICHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3, 2002 Gerald Brandon Shade LANSING - Gerald Brandon Shade, age 74, of Lansing, formerly of Lake Odessa, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday after­ noon, Sept. 24. 2002. He was bom in Lake Odessa on Feb 7. 1928 to Wayne H. and Mildred L. (Haynes) Shade. Brandon attended school in Lake Odessa before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1946. He served in the Philippine klands prior to his discharge. After returning to Lake Odessa in 1947, Brandon helped his father in the plumbing business for several years before going to work for Oldsmobile in Lansing. He retired in 1980 after working 33 years. Brandon enjoyed driving truck, spent many hours maintaining his antique trac­ tors. and enjoyed traveling. He collected many maps and had most of them commit­ ted to memory. He was an active member of the Grace Brethren Church and looked forward to church work days. Brandon is survived by Pearl, his loving wife of 52 years: his children. Alice (Randy) Sebring of Cadillac. Dan (Jennifer) Shade of Kettering. OH. and Gerald (Rose) Dennis of Remus; 10 grand­ children; three great grandchildren; his sis­ ters. Letha Reese. Marcellene (Al)Sisler. Karolyn (Gerald) Suiter. Sherrie (Tom) Wacha. and Linda (John) Stidham; his brothers. Dean (Shirley) Shade. Marvin (Bobbi) Shade, and Gene (Trudy) Shade: his brother-in-law. Harold Johnston; his sis­ ter-in-law. Maxine Hill; and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Frances Johnston; and his broth­ er. Robert Hill. The funeral service was held on Saturday. Sept. 28, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Home Hospice Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Additional Obituaries Appear on Page 14 Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANT VIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lxey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.; Sun­ day School 9 30 ajn.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Player Time Wednesday nights 630 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcffenon. Faliier Al Rus­ sell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pjn.; Sunday Masses 830 a.m. and 11:00 ajn.; Confession Satur­ day 330-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor Sunday School 930 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 ajn. Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Cub or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8- 12k Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061 Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for ail ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH -THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St) Affiluued with Conservative Croce Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bib’s Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Ptayer 730 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH “Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. "315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St ). Church OfT.ce: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. ft Charles P. McCabe Ul. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Wor ship Service; 6:00 p m. evening Sen’ics; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor Dav,d Burgett. 948 8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pjn.; Thursday Bible Study 7 pjn. if interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 am. Wor khip 11:00 am.; Evening Sen it< at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.-00 p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am.-II am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotlcn Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 ajn. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-ooon. Saturday nights Praise Services 730 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995 Office hours Wednesday A Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning 930 am. Sunday School; 10:45 ajn. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6­ 12). Sunday evening service 600 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer; 11:00 ajn. Holy Communion 6 DO p.m. Evening Prayer service. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more infor­ mation call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hastwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Com­ mon Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries. Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service; 7.-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 630 p.m.. Awaaa. Sr. and Jr High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al M^te Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 1030 am. 600 pm.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Gub for boys A girls ages 4-12. Paston David and Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial." For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair ac­ cessiNe and elevator Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. J This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN a NERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “PrescnpUam” - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hartings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Min­ ister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philip­ pics 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Gass 10:00 am.; Wonhip 11:00 am.. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. CInsaes for nil age*. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholu Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 am FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Wonhip Services: 830 and 11:00 ajn. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 am. Nursery pro­ vided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9171 Sunday School for ail ages at 930 am and wonhip service at 1030 am. Our second Wonhip Service is from 11:00 a.m.-12:IS p.m. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the wonhip services and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Gasses for adults and our "Kid's Tune" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grad:! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). Wc look for­ ward io worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastinp Rev. Michael Antcn. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414 Thursday. Oct 3 330-4:30 p.m. Clapper Kids (Handbells). 5:45-7:00 p.m Grace Notes (Handbells); 7:00 P-m. Crossways Bible Study; 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir. Saturday. Oct 5 - 800 pm Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. Oct 6 - 8:00 A 10: 45 am Wonhip; 930 am Sunday School. Monday. Oct 7 7.00 p.m. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Oct 8 - 9:00 am Grand Rapids Conference; 6:00 p.m. Business Professional Women; 7: 00 p.m The Why; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednes­ day. Oct 9 - IODO aan. Wordwaichen. 130 p.m. Congregation Care Committee; 7.-00 p m. Wor­ ship.. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 am. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 930 Refreshments 10:00 am. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRfSBYTERlAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared D__»herty. Director of Music Ministries. Thursday. Oct. 3 - 8:30 am. Women's Bible Study - Adult Ed­ ucation Room; 4:30 p.m. Apple Pie making - Downstairs kitchen; 7:00 p.m Chan-- el Choir rehearsal - Sanctuary. Sunlay. Oct. 6 - 830 am. Chancel Choir; 9:00 ajn. Traditional Worship - in Sanctu­ ary; 9.20 am. Children's Wor­ ship; 10 00 am Coffee Hour • Dining Room; 10:10 am. Sunday Church School for all ages; 11:20 am. Contemporary Worship; 11: 50 ajn. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220 The 11:20 Service is broadcast ever Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Oct. 7 - 9:15 a m Staff meets for prayer and planning. Tuesday. Oct 8 - 6:15 ajn. Men's Bible Study - Lounge. Wednes­ day. Oct. 9 - 6:00 p.m Church Night Supper. 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Classroom = Barbara L Kruko HASTINGS - Barbara L Kruko. age 73. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Sept. 25, 2002 at her home. Mrs. Kruko was bom on June 17.1929 in Batlie Creek Tow nship, the daughter of Richard and Greta (Bachelder) Nixon. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1947 from Hastings High School, partici­ pating in several school activities, including softball and cheerleading. She was married to Karl William Kruko on May 28. 1949 celebrating 53 years. Mrs. Kruko's employment included: Hastings Manufacturing Company. EW. Bliss Company and several years with Hastings Public Schools, retiring in 2000. Mrs. Kruko was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid support­ er of her grandchildren's many school activities. She attended the First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed many out­ doors activities including camping, garden­ ing. biking, and traveling. Mrs. Kruko is survived by her husband. Karl William; daughter, Karla J. KrukoMcKeough of Hastings; son. Robert (JoAnn) Kruko of Hastings; four grandchil­ dren. Molly and Elly Kruko and Cullen and Abbey McKeough; father, Richard Nixon of Hastings; sister, Joyce (Wayne) Morgan of Hastings; and brother. John (Chris) Nixon of Jenison. Preceding her in death was her mother Greta E. Nixon. Respecting her wishes there will be no visitation or funeral services. A memorial reception will be held on Thursday, Oct 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Barbara L. Kruko Memorial Fund and may be sent directly to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hast: ngs. HASTINGS - Norma Jean Randall, age 67. of Hast-ings. died Friday. Sept. 27, 2002 at Battle Creek Health System. She was bom Aug. 26. 1935 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Clyde and Clarabell (Jordan) Goodman. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1953. Norma moved to Hastings in 1968 from Battle Creek. She married Carl M. Randall Dec. 24. 1974. She worked for Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 31 years and retired in 1986. She was preceded in e'eath by her parents, daughter Debra (Goodman) Goldsworthy in 1984, and a son, Donald Eberhart. Sept 15.2002. Surviving is her husband, Carl M. Randall of Hastings; sons, Carl Eberhart of Hastings and Jeff Eberhart ofVuginia Beach, Va.; step-children. Bill Randall of Hastings, and Gloria Tipton of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; one great­ granddaughter, brothers, Vem Goodman of Bristol Lake, Bert (Linda) Goodman of Bellevue; sisters. Karen Welty of Indiana, Kay Stephen of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. Oct I, 2002 at II a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Dan Graybill officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Wi7/irtm T. "Bi//" Warner LAKE ODESSA - William T. “Bill" Warner, age 60. of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 28.2002 fol­ lowing a long illness. Bill was bom on March 25. 1942 to William and Dorothy (Brooks)Wamer. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1960 and attended various col­ leges for several years. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during the 1960’s on an aircraft carrier off the coast of Viet Nam. After returning to Lake Odessa he went to work for General Motors; even­ tually becoming a tool and die maker before retiring in 1995. Bill wa., an avid collector and admirer of old cars, and won Best of Show awards sev­ eral times with his 1947 Jeep. He liked dancing and was fluently in attendance at Cunningham Acres in Lake Odessa and Country Fever in Assyria. Bill is survived by Colleen Wells, his lov­ ing and devoted companion; his brother. Paul Warner, his aunt. Velma Trumpower. and several cousins, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife. Debra; and his sister. Louise Wemcr. The funeral service was held on Wednesday. Oct. 2, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. J “pori^Mari^Sniith^ones HASTINGS - Francis S. Venema. age 87. of Hastings, died Sunday. SepL 29. 2002 at his residence. He was bom June 10.1915 in Blanchard. Mich., the son of Dick and Musia (Lovell) Venema. He graduated from South High School in Grand Rapids in 1933. Francis married Elsie Mae Messer Sept. 24. 1962. They celebrated their 40th yew anniversary in September. Francis worked for Keeler Brass for more than 40 years.He retired in 1976. He was a member of the Hast-ings Seventh Day Adventist Church, secretary for Community Services for 7th Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed antiques especially antique cars. He was preceded in death by a son. Randy Venema; his parents; and one broth­ er, Herman Venema. Memorials can be made to the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving is his wife of 40 years, Mae Venema of Hastings; children. Richard (Phyllis) Venema of Newaygo. Raymond (Kathy) Venema of Newaygo. Ronald (Barb) Venema of Caledonia, Joan Shepard of Wyoming, Juanita Venema of Hastings. Danny (Jodie) Howell of Apopha. Fla. Dwight Howell of Portland. Ore.; 16 grand­ children; and three great grandson. Funeral Services were held Thursday. Oct. 3. 2002 at 11:00 a.m. al the church. Pastor Bill Cowin and Danny Howell ofliitiog. Burial was be at Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery in Standale. Arrangements were by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BATl LE CREEK - Doris Marie (Smith) Jones, age 81. of Battle Creek, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Sept. 28.2002, at home in the presence of her children. Doris was bom on May 6, 1921. in Bellevue. Mich. She was the daughter of Richard and Edith (Weeks) Smith. Some of Doris’ previous employment included United Steel and Wire. Kellogg Company. Hastings Manufacturing. Spring Hill Manor, the Dosca Home as well as school bus driver for the Battle Creek Public Schools. She was also employed by Clark Equipment Company from 1972­ 1986. Doris was an excellent cook who could pluck a chicken and clean a snapping turtle in no time al all. Everyone loved her cook­ ing. especially her chicken pot pie and homemade rolls. She was an avid bowler and over the years took many state and city awards. She also enjoyed fishing, and in her later years bingo became her favorite pas­ time. She attended Cedar Creek Bible Church in Delton, Mich, and Spirit Lake Community Church in Winter Haven. Fla., where she spent the winter months. She thoroughly loved visits with her chil­ dren. grandchildren, and great grandchil­ dren. Doris was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Bartie Creek Eagles AERIE #299 as well as the Polish National Alliance and the Delton Moose Lodge. Her first husband. Howard Gasc. preced­ ed her in passing. She then married George Gilson, which ended in divorce. On May 10. 1947, she married Carl Milford Jones. He preceded her in passing on July 9,1981. Also preceding her were her mother and father, sisters. Maxine Smith and Beulah McRae; brothers. Robert. Leon and Dale Smith; sons. Bruce Edward Jones (1957) and Robert Carl Jones (1996). Doris is survived by a brother. Donald Sterling Smith of Bellevue. Mich.; and sons. George C. “Butch’’ (Grace) Gilson of Gretna. La. and Wilford Allen Jones of Battle Creek; daughters. Bonnita Alene O'Keefe of Hastings. Mich, and Beverly Jeanne (Jack) Taylor of Battle Creek. Her 12 grandchildren and II great grandchil­ dren and many nieces and nephews also survive her. HASTINGS - Mary E. Huver. age 85. of Hastings, died Saturday. Sept. 28. 2002 at Hospice House in Lansing. She was bom April 26. 1917 in Hastings, the daughter of Herman and Rose (Severance) Blankenburg. She attended school in Battle Creek and lived most of her life in Hastings. Mary worked for Hastings Manufacturing Co. for 30 years and retired in 1979. She enjoyed playing bingo, gar4ening, arid was a memberRdaei of Lima Catholic Church and Member of the Women of The Moose Lodge in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; brother. Robert Blankenburg; sister. Ellen Rose Ainsworth; grandson. Joseph Keeler, and aunt, Mary English. Surviving is a daughter. Janice Keeler of Lansing; son. Lawrence L. Huver Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind.; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sisters. Della Blankenburg of Baffle Creek; Catlierine Blankenburg of Battle Creek; brothers. Herman (Sharon) Blankenburg of Battle Creek, Edward (Mary) Blankenburg of Battle Creek; many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to Sl Rose School or Hospice House of Mid­ Michigan. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday. Oct 2, 2002 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Alfred J. Russell officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. CHARLOTTE - Dorothy B. Tirrell, 99. of Charlotte. Michigan, diol Tuesday, Oct. 9.2002. Mrs. Tirrell was bom Nov. 25. 1902. in Kalamo Township. Michigan, the daughter of Bert and Myra (Shellenbarger) Bell. She was a school teacher at the Munson Country School and the “Old" Washington School. She attended Eaton County Normal School and Western Michigan University. She was a member of the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and Church Membership Secretary. She was a member of the 1 Go-U-Go Club. Charlotte Grange, and Eaton County Farm Bureau Loyal Suburbanites. She loved visiting the folks in the area foster care homes and volunteered at Eatoe Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by sons. Donald (Donna Jeanne) Tirrell of Charlotte. Jack (Marian) Tirrell of Charlotte; six grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. E. Kenneth Tirrell in 1982; grandson, Allen Tirrell in 1988: and sister, Beulah Wilson in 2000. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pjn. Friday, Oct. 4. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Rev. Karen Wheat officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Visitation will be Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to l-awrence Avenue United Methodist Church, Eaton Community Hospice or Maple Knoll Manor. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Funeral services were held onTueaday. Oct. I. 2002 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Pastor B. A. Branham of Cedar Creek Bible Church officiated. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Johnstown Township. Memorials are to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice. Arrangements by Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. HASTINGS - Vera N. Hyde, age 94. of Hastings, formerly of Lansing, passed away on Sunday morning. Sept 29,2002. Vera was bom in Ovid. MI. on April 13. 1908 to Jesse and Ellen Lake. She grew up in Hastings and had lived and worked in Lansing, and later lived at Saddle Bag Lake. Vera had been a member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church while living in the Lake Odessa area. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Ariand in 1999*. her twin sister, and one other sister and brother. She is survived by several nieces and nephews in the Campbell and Hyde fami­ lies. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday. Oct. 4. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Visitation will begin one hour before the service. Burial will take place in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I John H. Birman MIDDLEBURG. FLA. - John H. Birman, age 79, passed away Sept 27, 2002 following a lengthy illness. Bom in Hastings, Mich., he resided there for many years retiring from the E.W. Bliss Company. Following retirement he lived in Leesburg. Fla. for several years before moving to Middleburg, Fla. in 1999. Mr. Birman was a World War II Army Veteran and preceded in dead, by daughter. Connie Coffey; his parents. John H. Sr. and Pearl Reed Birman; and a grandson. Robert Coffey. Survivors include his wife of 59 years; Violet M. Birman; two sons. Gary Birman. Wayne Birman and wife, Kathy, all of Middleburg. Fla; three brothers. Howard and Walter Birman of Hastings and Robert Birman of Philadelphia; sister. Marie Hutchins of St. Petersburg, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Oct. 2. 2002 in the chapel of Holly Hili Funeral Home. 3601 Old Jennings Rd.. Middleburg, Fla. Rev. Bobby Register, offi­ ciated. Burial followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Holly Hill Funeral Home. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3. 2002 - Page 7 LEGAL Cll'S " " ■' STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 02-23522-DE Estate ot Joshua A. Quits. Date of Birth: April 2. 1979. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Joshua A Dints, who lived at 2775 Cobum Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. Michigan died July 27.2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sharon L. Duits, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/pioposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. September 24. 2002 Knaggs. Harter. Brake & Schneider. P.C. David R. Brake (P38633) 7521 Westshire Drive. Sort® 100 Lansing. Michigan 48917 (517) 622-0590 Sharon L. Duits 2775 Cobum Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3731 (10/3) ■ Perry-Fay wed at brides home Horton-Leary exchange vows Ginger Sue Horton and Nathaniel Joseph Leary were married on July 6. 2002 al Hastings Country Club with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Ginger is the daughter of Bill and Brenda Miller and Michael and Linda Horton. Nathaniel is the son of Steven and JoLynn Leary. Attending the bride were maid of honor. Jenny Schaeffer, matron of honor, Angi Neil and bridesmaids were Jacquie McLean and Erin Redman. Grooms attendants were Steve Leary. Josh Leary, Zac Leary and Alex Snider. Ushers were Chad Horton. Clint Neil and Rob Redman. Lance Horton, nephew of the bride was ringbearer and Joumi Neil, god-daughter of bride and groom was flowcrgiri. Alex Snider, son of bride, had the honor of walking his mother down the aisle. After vows were exchanged between bride and groom they were united as a family by shar­ ing special vows and exchanging rings that included Alex. Serving as master and mistress of cere­ mony were Gannon and Martha Barrett. The newlyweds honeymooned to St. Thomas of the Virgin Islands before return­ ing to their home in Hastings. Karen Perry and Richard Fay were mar­ ried in a small ceremony at the brides home on Saturday, Sept. 21,2002. Karen is the daughter of June Burroughs and Bob Wemer of Battle Creek and Richard is the son of Lee and Dianne Fay. formerly of Hastings. The couple will reside in Battle Creek. Champions to mark golden anniversary Gordon and Alta Champion will be cele­ brating their 50th anniversary on Oct. 5, 2002. They were united in marriage on Oct. 5, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Alta graduated from Bronson Hospital School of Nursing as an R.N. and worked at the hospital many years. She retired from the Delton Medical Center after 13 years. Gordon hauled milk in his earlier years, then served as the D.H.I.A. supervisor in Barry County for a few years. He retired from Stale Technical Institute in 1984. Their children include Cheryl (Joel) VanderVeen of Plainwell, Mich, and Gary (Linda) Champion of Aitany, Oregon. They have five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There was a family dinner hosted by their children on Oct. 12 at Gull Lake Cafe. Margaret Johnson to turn 90 this month Trod 8 Trod. PC. Anomeys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bxxrfwn Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200215939 Raptors Come one come all to share stories with Margaret Johnson, family, and friends on this special day as she celebrates her 90th birthday. Her friends, Tom, Audrey, Shannon. Ryan. Jamie and Sherry will be giving her an open house in her honor on her birthday Sunday, Oct. 13, 2002. The celebration will be at her home at 315 N. Taffee Drive in Hastings from 2-5 p.m. Bob Steeby will be celebrating his 80th birthday with his family and friends at the Hastings Elks Temple. 102 E. Woodlawn Ave. on Saturday. Oct. 12. from 2-5 pjn. Join us in this celebration. No gifts, please. ' Advertise it in the REMINDER and the BANNER, ‘ BuryCounty's IbtaJ Shrkeune Soluuon! Littses to observe 60th anniversary Mason and Jeane Litts will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 4. 2002. Anyone wishing to send a card may send it to: 2450 Woodruff Road, Hastings, Mich. 49058. ■ The Hastings Flying Association | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th, Ys Doyle-Hammond to wed in fall 2003 Mrs. Maritza Herrera and Mr. Gary Doyle of Grand Rapids. Michigan are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Mylissa Faith Doyle to Kevin William Hammond, son of Robert and Patricia Corkell of Drummond Island and William Hammond of Kings Bay. Ontr.no. Myssie is a graduate of Kelloggsville High School and is currently employed at Artcraft Display Inc. Kevin is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School. Immediately following grad­ uation Kevin enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Independence. He is now employed at Eccentric Entertainment. A September 2003 ceremony is being planned. s (,0°> THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAK WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Detaut haa been made in the condmons erf a mortgage mode by Daniel J. Nodke and Brea O. Ncrflke, husband and wBt. Mortgagors to Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. Mortgagee, dated September 14, 2000. and recorded on September 21. 2000. In Document No. 1049791. Barty County Records, and re­ recorded on August 18. 2002, to Document No. 1065765. Barry County Records Michigan, on which said mortgage there la claimed to bo duo. at mo dale of this notice, me son <rf Ninety-Sis Thousand Free Hundred Eighty and B9T100 .596.580.89) dollars, including interest st 12.300% per annum. Under toe power trf sale contained In sad mortgage and ths statuts In such case mads and prowled, notice is hereby given toat sad mort­ gage wa be torsetoaed by a sate ot too mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot toem. at putrfto vendue, at me Barry County Courthouse In HasUnga. Michigan on Thursday. October 10. 2002 at ITO pjn. Said promts,, are Mwtod In me City olHasttogs, County trf Barry and State trf Michigan and are described as: Lot 3. 8 and toe Norm 1/2 at Lot 2 except toe East 14 loot. Stock 19 Eastern AdtNton according to toe recorded Plat toeraot. A/k/a 326 E Bond SL. Hastmgs, Ml 49056 Parcel ID: 06-51-220106TO. The redemption period sharf bo six (6) montos from me dels ot such sals. ixSom detomrfnsd abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case tie redemption period shall be 30 days from toe data trf such sale. Dated: August 26. 2002 Conseco finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee Kerto A Sotrori. Esq Sobrcrft 8 Abramczyk. P.C. 30400 Telegraph Road. Sts. 444 Bngham Farms. Ml 48025-4541 (248) 642-6000 (1013) Fhe Thomapple Arte Council's Thomapple Players present the comedy-mystery before the leaves begat to tom! Bob Steeby to mark 80 years Oct. 12 Nooce ot Mortgage Forwdoaur® Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAffi WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Defalt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Freeman and Laura L. Freeman (original mort­ gagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of Ml, Mortgagee, dated April 8.1999, and recorded on April 16,1999 in Liber Document No. 1028186 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ to the sun of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 76/100 doflers ($157.312.76). inducing interest at 10.650% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be forectoaed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vanuo. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pm., on October 17, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Trie South 15 acres erf toe East 1/2 erf toe Soutoweet 1/4 o< Section 5. Town 4 North. Rango 10 WML The redemption penod Shan be 12 monto(s) from me dale erf such Mie Deled: September 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT'S TRUST ESTATE In the Matter of ROBERT C. BELLER. SR . LIVING TRUST, dated November 18. 1999 Name of Deceased Settlor: Robert C. Beller. Sr.. Date of birth: Apni 25. 1923 ’O ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert C Beiler. Sr. who lived at 215 MM Lak®. Battle Creek. Mchrgan died October 11.2001 Creditors of the decedent are notified that an claims against the Decedent and the Trust wtM be forever barred unless presented to Michelle Rauch, named Trustee, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 and the named Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. This notice is given pursuant to. and tn compliance with. MCL 700 7504 9-24-2002 J<« Humphreys Steele (P53335) 10125 S M43 Highway. Suite 14 Delton. Ml 49046 (269)623-4775 Michelle Rauch 1550 Osborne Road Denon. Ml 49046 (269)671-5522 (10/3) 10 a.m.-6 p.m. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 12-6 p.m. gTNo Crime P Like The ■Present I ■^■1 Sy BILL GLEASQN Thursday-Friday-Saturday OCTOBER 3-4-5, 2002, 7:30 P.M. Central Elementary School Auditorium, Hastings, Michigan TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Jefferson Street Gallery, Progressive Graphics and the Thomapple Arts Council xrf, M1< I'nunril Adults 57; Students. Senxx Citizen, and Ctrfttan 55 SWEET 116... ...AMD STILL SINGLE! Help us celebrate 116 years of community banking! Stop by any of our branches on Friday, October 18th for cake & coffee! $20 for adults $15 for children 12 and under A'o reservations are necessary Hastings Airport Administration Building Hastings City Bank b Here for you since 1886 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3 2002 J2>ake Odessa. The Ionia County Genealogy Society has a theme of the U.S. military for its fall ban­ quet later this month. They have memen­ toes from all the conflicts of this century except for World War I. Does anyone have any souvenirs they would be willing to lend? Cartridge belts, ueel helmets, leg­ gins. uniforms, printed stationery or what­ ever. would be welcome. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 12. next week at Lake Manor. The speakers will be Marilyn Steward and Pam Swiler demon­ strating use of computers and the family tree maker. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. at Lake Manor. The speakers will be Wai! and Mike Eavey of Middleville. Kay and Reanhold Bodenmueller of Hastings. They will be relating their experiences of living in a lighthouse. A semi-trailer has been parked at Lakewood Christian Schoo* for several days. It is open for deliver, of newspaper until Friday. Oct. 4. The school usually holds four paper drives during each school year. LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE (ALL COUNTIES) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY (248) 362-5459 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by John Higdon, and Kim Higdon, husband and wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor to Flagstar Bank. FSB dated the 13th day of July, A.D. 2000. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of July. AD.. 2000. in Document No. 1047045 of Barry Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of thia notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $78,870.05 (seventy eight thousand eight hundred dollars and five cents) including interest there on £t 11.12% (eleven point one-two) percent per annum. And no suit proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage cr any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of saie con­ tained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the stat­ ue of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 10th day of October. A.D.. 2002. at 1:00 o'clock said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage. Which said premises are described as follows: Al that certain piece or par­ cel of land situate in the City of Delton, in th» County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows to wit: Lot 4 and the West 1/2 of Lot 5 of Barrett Acres, according tc the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 4 of Plats on Page 30. tfeo. beginning at the Northwest Comer of Said Lot 4 of the recorded Plat of Barrett Acres, thence South 89 degrees 18 minutes East on the North Line of Lot 4. 100 feeL thence North 134 feet. Thence North 89 degrees 18 minutes West 100 feet. Thence South 134 Feet to the Place of Beginning, being part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Commonly known as: 239 E. Orchard. Tax I.D.. 08-003-045-004-00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5. 2002 WELTMAN. WEINBERG & REIS CO.. LPA. By: Daniel E. Best (P-58501) Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Wettman, Weinberg & Reis Co.. L.PA. 755 W. Big Boaver Road, Suite 1820 Troy. Michigan 48084 WWR* 02686951 (10/3) Not co of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TH.S FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jeff A. West and Heather M. West (original mortgagors) to Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. Mortgagee, dated November 3. 1989, and recorded on November 8. 1989 in Uber 490 on Page 900 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Fifth Third Mortgage Company as successor by merger and/or name change to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company, Assignee by an assignment dated November 13, 1989, which was recorded on November 21. 1989. in Liber 491 on Page 469. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 67/100 dollars ($35,917.67). including interest at 9.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby even that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 24.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: AH that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Which lies East of Highway that runs North and South thru said land and lies Northerly ot a straight line, the East end of which line is at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 and 900 Feet south uf the North line cf Section 33 and the West end of which line is at a point in center of the North and South Highway and 900 Feet Southerly measured along the center of the Highway from the North line of said Section 33. Subject to all Conditions, restric­ tions. Easements, and Limitations ot Record. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200111337 Wolves (10/10) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in thr conditions of a certain Mortgage made by FRANK A. HEACOCK II to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings. Michi­ gan. as Mortgagee dated DECEMBER 10. 2001, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of Michigan, on January 25. 2002 in Document No. 107348 and re-recorded February 20.2002, Doc­ ument No 1075196 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Seventy Eight Thousand sixty eight and 27/100 ($78,068.27) Dollars, and no proceedings having been insti tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wtH be foreclosed by a sale ot the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at ihe East door of the County Court­ house in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thurs­ day. October 17, 2002. at 1:00 o'dock in the af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises win be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs, Attorney's fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of sakl sale; which premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of the North­ east 1/4 of Section 27. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the intersec­ tion of the North line of said section 27 with the centerline of highway M-43; thence West 220 feet along the section line; thence due South 300 feet; thence East paralei with North section line 220 feet, more or less to centertine of said highway M-43. thence north along centerline 300 feet to place of beginning. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is Six (6) months The period of redemption will be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: Sept. 16. 2002 LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR A BYINGTON Attorneys for National Bank of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a Federal Banking Corporation, Mortgagee By. ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) (10-17) Notico of Mortgage Foreclosure SMe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael L. Secord and Shirley Secord husband and wife (Original Mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration System. Inc., solely as nominee for Lender. America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated February 11.2002, and record­ ed on February 22. 2002 in Liber Instrument No. 1075368 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($105,378.27). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 100 p.m„ on October 31.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing at the Southwest comer of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 911.73 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 407.73 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North line of said Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East 248 64 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 657 66 feet, thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 158.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 660 00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for Soloman Road. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 12 months) from the date of such sale Dated September 19. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-. 306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226391 Mustangs (10/17) Get easy cast bj placing a classified at. Call 945-95M to place four ad today. The semi-annual rummage sale will be held at Fellowship Hall on Friday, Oct.4 from 9 to 5 and again on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m.. On Saturday one can fill a grocery bag for SI. Prices have remained unchanged for years. Most garments sell for 50 cents. This is sponsored by United Methodist Women. There also are boxes of free items on the sidewalk. The Ionia County Health Department has already announced its October schedule for immunizations around the county. The one nearest to this area is at Central United Methodist Church on Wednesday. Oct. 23 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Not only children can get their shots, but also adults and anyone traveling abroad can get their immuniza­ tions for a fee. No appointments are neces­ sary. The department also has hearing and vision screening by appointment on the fourth Monday of each month at Ionia. This is for children ages 3 through 18. Jerri Goodemoot. youngest daughter of M.-s. Myron (Lois) Goodemoot will have an exhibition of her paintings on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the offices of Cannon and Company at 645 Cherry Street, S.E. Grand Rapids. John and Shirlie MacQueen of Gowen observed their golden anniversary on Saturday. Their celebration was last Sunday at Rockford. Their eldest of six children is David MacQueen (wife Mary) of Hastings, Lakewood band director. Friends of the Library early this week mailed more than 300 newsletters. This issue gives some details on the summer bratwurst sale, a history of the library and its "Friends,” a review of the successful summer reading program, plans for fall, and report on the microfilming project of the last 25 years of Lake Odessa Waves. Copies are available at the library. If anyone wishes to be on the mailing list for the semi-annual publication, please leave a name at the library. Memorial services were held at Clark Retirement Community in the chapel Saturday morning for the Rev. Paul Robinson, who died Aug. 12. His daughter, Karen, and husband, Frank Schollermann, came from Stadt. Germany, for the service, which was led by Rev. Cathy Rafferty, chaplain of Clark Community. The Rev. Charles Garred, cousin-in-law of George Speas, gave the sermon. The Robinsons, Paul and his late wife Cecile, had been :n the congregation of Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids when Garrod was then pastor. During those years. Rev. Paul was a volunteer working in the Trinity garden, which raised and grew food for food banks and he was a volunteer at Clark Home. He made visits to many resi­ dents and played games with some of them. Each year the Robinsons visited their daughter, her husband and their two daugh­ ters in Germany and visited other parts of Europe each time. They spent their final retirement years in Florida and then moved into a retirement home which provided care for those who needed it. Cecile died sever­ al years before her husband. Until 2000, Paul composed a poem that was included in their Christian greetings. Frank is employed by Dow Chemical Company, so he makes visits to Michigan periodically. On a visit about five years ago. Karen accompanied him and they drove to Lake Odessa in hopes of finding some of her schoolmates from her young life here. They found Janie Hybarger McClelland. Years earlier Karen was in a London airport and saw Sharon Goodemoot Brink. They recog­ nized each other despite the number of years since they had last seen each other, former parishioners attended from Holland and Lake Odessa. The Robinsons had been in Lake Odessa from 1952 to 1959. Lakewood High School band performed at an invitational in Otsego last Saturday morning and brought home a II rating. The benefit dinner at Lakewood UMC Friday was successful, with meal donations and other funds amounting to a few thou­ sand dollars which will be used to help defray medical expenses for /Xmy Benham Cruz, daughter of Vicki Bames Benham. Norman Quimby, husband of Christena Gutheridge Quimby, underwent a bone marrow transplant at Ann Arbor recently. His father-in-law had been with him daily while Christena was at the home of her par­ ents awaiting arrival of a new baby. Ashlyn was bom on Sept. 24 at Borgess Hospital. Christena and baby and son Jason will join Norman in an apartment at Ann Arbor, where he will have chemo treatments three times each week. Norman has been dis­ charged from the USAF recently. There will be a benefit spaghetti dinner for the family Friday, Oct. 25, at Central UMC. Thursday afternoon guests of Bob and Dons Huyck were his cousin. Polly Evans and husband. Arthur, from North Carolina. The couple was spending two weeks in Michigan to visit their kinfolks. Bob’s and Polly’s mothers were Blackmer sisters from southern Montcalm County. They are also kin of the children of the late Kathreine Blackmer Cook, who lived on Lowrey Road before moving to Lansing. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church has tentative plans to make their annual trip in October instead of having a program meeting at church. Delos and Sue Johnson spent the week­ end at Niles with daughter Pam, husband Dan and their sons. Nicolas and Christopher. mora by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Picture this Dear Annie: My wife and I recently at­ tended a niece’s wedding. The bride’s mother (my sister-in-law) put disposable cameras on each table and asked the guests to take pictures for the bridal couple to keep as mementos. Two weeks after the wedding, my sister­ in-law, "Trudy.” sent an e-mail to the entire family, criticizing my children for using the cameras to take silly pictures of one an­ other. She went on and on. saying the kids should be billed for the film and developing charges, and that they should have known better. The truth is, my children didn’t take any of these photographs. Their younger cousins, Trudy’s favorite nephews, took the pictures and asked my kids to pose. When 1 pointed this out to trudy. she brushed it off. Worse, she sent another e­ mail to everyone in the family, praising her favorite nephews because they apologized about the pictures. She then had the nerve to berate my boys once again for not taking charge of the situation and somehow wrestling the cameras away from their cousins. The tone of the e-mail was ac­ cusatory and unpleasant. Her e-mail made my blood boil. I want to set thing straight, but I’m afraid it will only make the situation worse. Should I make my sons apologize for the sake of family unity, or should I just let it go? - Angry Dad. Dear Dad: Anyone who leaves dispos­ able cameras on the tables should exoect a certain number of crackpot photos. Al­ though it was unkind of Trudy to broadcast her displeasure to the world, please don’t retaliate and cause a family rift. Your boys encouraged their cousins by posing for the photos, so they should apologize. (If you want, have them apologize via e-mail, and send a copy to everyone in the family.) Then forget about it, because it serves no purpose to hang on to a grudge. Spreading germs Dear Annie: We work in a small office and have a wonderful co-worker who comes in when she has a cold. All day long. “Denise" coughs and sneezes up a storm. This woman has plenty of sick time but in­ sists on being in the office. One worker has elderly parents living with her. another one is pregnant, and none of us wants to bring these germs back to our homes and infect our loved ones. Don’t suggest that wc inform our bosses. They sit behind closed doors, and are not exposed to her hacking and blowing all day long. They think Denise is a real trooper for coming in sick. The rest of us have asked her repeatedly to go home when she is ill, but she replies, “Really, I’m fine. 1 don’t want to desert you." . How can we tell our nice but inconsider­ ate co-worker to stay home when she is un­ der the weather? - Denise’s Co-Workers. Dear Co-Workers: Inform your bosses that Denise’s “loyalty” is going to cost them when every other worker in the office gets sick. If that doesn't take care of the problem, the next time Denise gets a cold, bring a bottle of disinfectant cleaner, and be sure to spray it on everything she touches. Say. “We think you ought to go home, but since you insist on being here, the rest of us are worried about coming down with your cold. You don’t mind, do you?" Still ringing Dear Annie: My husband died a year ago, and several friends have told me it is improper to keep wearing my wedding band. Is this right? - Torrington. Conn. Dear Torrington; It is perfectly proper for a widow to continue wearing her wedding ring. However, it is also common practice to put the ring on a necklace, have it restyled into a cocktail ring, melted down into a different piece of jewelry or removed altogether. The choice is entirely yours. Live-in dictator Dear Annie: I’m 18 and recently moved in with my brother, “Craig.” while I attend college in Florida. We agreed that I would pay $450 a month in rent, which is fine. The problem is that my brother acts as if he were my father. Craig is a dictator and rats on everything I do. I can’t make a phone call without ask­ ing him first. 1 cannot go out without his permission or spend my OWN money on persona] things. He has given me a curfew and yells if I am late. My girlfriend lives in Fl Lauderdale, and he won’t let me visit her. He says I would have to stay overnight and could get in trouble. Annie, I’ve looked around and found that there are apartments I could rent for less money than what I’m paying now. Craig has threatened to throw me out if I go against his rules and regulations. What do I do? - Trapped in Florida. Dear Trapped: One reason 18-year-olds go away to college is to live independently and leam to manage their own lives. Some­ times this means making your own mis­ takes and facing the consequences. No doubt Craig feels responsible for your welfare, but he is overly protective. (He is probably remembering his own college years.) Enlist your parents’ help to get him to loosen up a bit. Meanwhile, look into the cost of a college dorm room. This will give you your independence, while reassuring your parents and brother that the school will bear some of the responsibility for watching over you. Dr. Mom Dear Annie: My mother and father are both physicians. All my life. Mom has been in charge of my medical care and treated any problems I had. Two years ago. I devel­ oped a serious illness and needed a special­ ist. To my dismay, the specialist and my mother are competing with each other over my care. My mother’s pride seems hurt that 1 need to seek outside help. My specially says my mother made my illness worse because her treatment was inconsiyent and 1 developed complications. 1 have told my mother that she can no longer treat me medically, and now she is upset and angry. 1 have always been a good daughter, but 1 am not willing to risk my health to appease Mom. What is the best approach? - Exas­ perated in the Northeast. Dear Northeast: Family members should never treat one another - not because they are incompetent, but because they are too close to the patient and cannot be objective. The specialist should have the last word. If your mother objects, ask the specially to talk directly to her. Do not allow them to put you in the middle. Agnostic defined Dear Annie: I read the letter from “No Particular Religion in Washington. D.C..” the so-called agnostic who did not want a religious funeral service. He said he be­ lieved in God but not in organized religion. I was upset with the writer’s ignorance and hoped you would correct him. Since you didn’t, 1 would like to clear up the confu­ sion. Anyone who believes in God is a Theiy, whether or not one follows an organized re­ ligion. One who does not believe in God is an Atheist. Those of us who don’t know if there is a God or not. and don’t care, are ag­ nostics. We still believe we can live our lives well and there are ways of acting that are good, regardless of whether they came from “God” or societal evolution. We can accept not knowing. No organization of agnostics has ever killed people over their beliefs. I think it's a better way. - Agnostic Out West. Dear Agnostic: Thank you for pointing out the difference between agnoyics and Theists. You educated a lot of people today, including us. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com, or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.crealors.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ...for Quality Printing, call... 945-9554 We would like the opportunity to quote your work �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.October 3. 2002 - Page 9 we have no doubt, bui whx God was in control and we praise him for all the help and comfort through those most difficult limes in our lives. "Deb had the job of getting Jack’s estate settled as he had named iter a> executor of his will. Again God enabled her to work From T1M€ to TIME... with law vers in Tennessee and Michigan and within a year of Jack's death. Deb’s life began to settle down to normal again.” V<’ ir h-<t4: the conclusion of Adie Eckman's writing about the lives of her family by Joyce F. Weinbrecht LEGAL NOTICES Eckman family members continue their lives... By Joyce Weinbrccht Adie Eckman writes: ‘This same time in history is when Jim and Cathy’s lives changed, as Cathy won the California lottery. The entire family have benefited, as we all have been includ­ ed in fun times shared through their gen­ erosity. They even send us a check each year when they receive their yearly lottery check. We are helped with a sizeable pay­ ment on our next new automobile. ‘The same summer (1988) Bonnie met Don and I in Brussels. Belgium, and the three of us toured France where Don visit­ ed the places he had been during World war II. We ended up in Yugoslavia where we met Larry. Joshua and Jessica, and then spent eight days living in a villa on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. "Woodland Sesquiccntcnnial was that same summer and Jim and Cathy were home to help their dad restore the old 1944 tractor to drive in the parade. He pulled a float our Farm Bureau group had made. Neither one won a prize, but we all had fun anyway. "The summer of 1988 everyone helped build our large deck on the back of our home. It has proven an excellent place for all of us to enjoy the beauty of God’s hand­ iwork as the wimxIs changes colors during the four seasons. "Ever since we were married we had dreamed of going to /Maska, so in 1989 we bought a used Chevy diesel mini-home and took my favorite trip of all the many trips we’ve made. I guess I would have made a good frontier woman, as I never tire of mountains and seeing what’s around the next bend in the road. "On our way home from Alaska Don remarked that we had some money left and wondered what I thought of purchasing bunal plots at Woodland Cemetery . 1 told him I thought it was a good idea to make those arrangements as we had been plan­ ning trips all of our married lives, so we may as well make plans for our last trip, so no one else would have to do it. We even bought our headstone and had 'Parents of Bonnie. Jim. Jack and Debbie' on the back. "How thankful we were that those arrangements were done well in advance. Little did we ever think one of our children would preceded us in death. Jack is in one of those spots and we have since purchased space for as many of the family as wish to have it be their final resting place. "We enjoyed the mini-home with our family at Yankee Springs State Park one summer and now have reservations there for the entire family to camp following our 50th anniversary open house in July. We now have a small travel trailer with a nice screened in attached porch. "In the fall of 1989 Bonnie, Joshua and Jessica didn’t return to Indonesia with Larry. They rented a home in Okemos, where the kids attended school one year. Then in the summer of 1990 we really enjoyed camping, as Jim and Cathy had bought a big motor home so everyone went on the best family vacation we ever had. We camped at Petoskey State Park with some staying in cabins, but playing and eating together several days. "After seeing how much more room Jim and Cathy had in their motor home, we decided we needed something larger, so we traded the old Shasta off for a 34-foot Escaper Motor home. "Don’s mother died November of 1990 at Cherry Creek Adult Care Facility in Loweli. where she had been living for sev­ eral years. Jack lost his job at Oldsmobile when they cut back their labor force so he took a job with Saturn in Tennessee. We helped him and Karen move because wc were planning to spend the w inter in Texas in our new motor home. “Jack drove a rented U-Haul hauling Karen’s car behind. She drove Jack’s Buick and we brought up the rear in "Big E” with Dad’s old Chevy behind so we made quite a convoy. They settled in a nice apartment in Brentwood. Tenn. On our way home in March of 1991. we spent Easter week-end with Jack and Karen, joined by Jim. Deb. Bob and Amy. We missed the rest of the family, but sure had fun together. "Jim. Cathy and Jack came home in the fall of 1991 to help us get ready for and have an auction sale. We had several pieces of farm machinery and lots of unwanted miscellaneous items, so we disposed of them in this way. "Paul Quigley, a friend at church who is in the Reserves, had gone to a lot of work to obtain long overdue medals for Don and for Gilbert, another man from our church. Il meant a lot to all our family to have some­ one like Paul do all the work to fulfill what had been delayed because of the war records having been lost when fire destroyed the building where records were stored. "December 6th of that same year, wed­ ding bells rang for our first granddaughter. Darcy married James Howard and with a MORTGAGE SALE The 1944 tractor which the family restored and entered in the Woodland Sesquicentenmal Parade. Jack Eckman, born July 23. 1952Sept. 18. 1992. This book of memories is dedicated to Jack by his mother. name like that we knew he had to be spe­ cial. He is. We love him dearly and wel­ come him to our family. "We enjoyed several trips in our motor home, went to Florida a couple of winters so we could visit Harold and my sister Gen and Leonard. We also enjoyed being flown to California, compliments of Jim and Cathy, so wc could get acquainted with our first great-grandchild Madison Page Howard, born on May 19. 1992. Most of the family, all but James. Darcy and Mady. were home for two weeks in July 1992. We had a surprise ’over the hili’ 40th birthday party for Jack. "Wc had no idea of Jack’s condition. We all agreed that he wasn’t his usual fun lov­ ing self that summer. We have come to believe he was a victim of deep depression brought on by a combination of lack of sleep because of his having to change from working days then nights every week. He had worked 11 years of nights and couldn’t adjust to changing sleeping habits. We feel he became discouraged, depressed and homesick and took his own life as a result. We thank our Heavenly father for mercy, understanding and peace of heart in this tragic loss, as we loved Jack dearly . “I cherish the little Saturn car we chose to keep. 1 enjoy driving and sharing it with the rest of the family and hope to keep it regardless of its condition. It was Jack's last car and he helped build it. It’s not a shrine, only something of his we enjoy and find useful. "After our loved ones all relumed to their homes in July of 1992. we drove our motor home on a nice trip across Michigan into Canada, visiting Niagara Falls and looking up my nephew. Terry Eno. who was acting in summer theater in Vermont. We traveled to Prince Edward Island then look a ferry boat over to Nova Scotia. We were gone Don Eckman with the medals he earned during World War II. three weeks, reluming by late August. "Our family then experienced some pret­ ty rough times as Bob and Deb divorced and Sept. 18. 1992. was the day of Jack's death. As 1 look back and remember all we experienced I wonder how people endure such grief and stress who do not know Christ as their personal Savior. "I had often wondered if Bonnie could possibly get home quickly in an emergency. She had thought about that and when ‘'ie received word was able to obtain emer­ gency leave from her teaching position, and air line tickets and get to the airport when traffic usually prohibits a quick trip. Not only that. Larry wasn’t home to be with Joshua and Jessica, but friends and neigh­ bors instantly were available. She was home only 48 hours after we called her and this was from half way around the world, al least 12.000 miles in distance. "Jim and Cathy arrived home only 24 hours after we called them. Jim was up in the mountains play ing golf and Cathy was­ n’t home when Deb called them. She did find Darcy and Darcy eventually found Cathy in Macy’s Department store chatting with a friend who worked there. Don’t tell me God isn’t there when you need Him. We saw so much evidence of love, compassion and genuine concern that dflOUSE FOR SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTCR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J O Neill and Diane O Neill husband and wife to EquiCredit mort­ gagee dated February 9 2001 and recorded February 20 2001 in Liber 1055129 Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2) by assignment dated August 5 2002 and recorded on August 21.2002 m Register No 1086013 Barry County Record' There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One and 11/100 Dollars (Sin.761 11), including interest at the rate of 9.83% per annum. Under the power of saie contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice :s hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County Michigan at 1 00 p m on October 31.2002 The premises are located in the City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 1 Block 23 Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated September 19. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2) As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 231 1540 (10/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and Melissa L Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 23. 2000. and recorded on June 30. 2000 in Document No. 1046179 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of California. N A m Trust for the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2000-1 Assignee by an assignment dated June 27. 2000. which was recorded on April 2. 2001. in Instrument No 1057544. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($164,169 79). including interest at 14.760% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m . on October 31.2002. Sad premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 20 of Mastenbrook's Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded tn Liber 2. of Plats Page 39. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200026693 Mustangs (10/17) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Detau't having been made m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERiC L SCHAEFFER AND TONYA L SCHAEFFER husband and wife Mortgagors to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE INC Mortgagee dated the 28th day of June 2000 and recorded in the office of fcie Register of Deeds for the County ot Barry and State ot Michigan on the 12th day of July. 2000 in Liber Instrument No 1046626 of Barry County Records said Mortgage having been assigned to FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date of this notice the sum of One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Six & 61/100 ($128,806 61) and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of Now therefore by v<rtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of November 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p m Local Time said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10 8400% per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest m the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: PARCEL I THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST 76 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3 DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76 00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77 00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200 00. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SEC­ ONDS WEST 71 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 206.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING During the immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the proper­ ty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale Dated: 10/3/02 FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Fairbanks Capital Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (10/31) QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING ...done quickly! 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Maintenance free, move right in! Call (616) 945-2134 for appt. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3. 2002 Gridders try to turn it around... By Brett Bremer Sports Editor Once again this season the Maple \ alley Lions pulled out a win last week, while the rest of Barry County 's teams struggled. If you're looking for your football fix this weekend the high sch.mls arc the place to be. Michigan. Michigar Stale, and the Lions all have a bye week The Panthers. Saxons, and Vikings will all be looking to right their ships this week against teams that lost by an average of 24 points last Friday night Delton hosts Galesburg-Augusta Friday night at 7:30 for homecoming. Galesburg comes to town with an identi­ cal 1-4 record. Last week they were trounced by Parchment 34-0. Barring a tic. one team will walk off the field with its first win ot season when Hast­ ings hosts Kcnowa Hills in a battle Io get off the bottom of the O-K Gold. Hastings will be looking to rebound from their loss last Friday at Caledonia. Kcnowa fell to Gold leader South Chris­ tian last week Game time is 7p.m. at Hastings. The luikcwood Vikings visit Eaton Rap­ ids Friday night at 7. looking to push their record back to .500. In Capital Circuit action last week Eaton Rapids fell 31-8 to the Mason squad that Joe Arens (6) pulls in a Dustin Bow­ man pass in the Saxons loss at Cale­ donia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) defeated Lakewood in week 2. by 2. It doesn't gel any easier for the TK Tro­ jans this week though For the third week in a row they face off against an undefeated O-K Blue opponent. Coopersville comes to Middleville Fri­ day night at 7. Last week the Broncos racked up 411 yards rushing against the Belding team that beat Middleville two weeks ago. Not only did Coopersville have gaudy statistics the scoreboard fell right in line against Beld­ ing. as the Broncos won 41-6. The Maple Valley Lions moved to 4-1 on the season and this Friday at 7p.m. will entertain Dansville for Parent s Night, the final home game of the regular season. Dansville comes to Valley with a 3-2 re­ cord after defeating winlcss Colon last week 48-7. but is only 1-2 in the SMAA. Current records: Delton 1-4 Hastings 0-5 Lakewood 2-3 Maple Valley 4-1 Thomapple Kellogg 1-4 Here's a round up of last week's gridiron action. Hastings 14. Caledonia 33 So far this season its all or nothing for Caledonia's offense, and they brought it all against Hastings. Caledonia racked up 259 yards rushing. After the Scots tumbled on their first play of the game. The Saxons scored on a 25-yard run by B.J. Donnini. Joe Arens ex­ tra point made it 7-0 Hastings. Caledonia head coach Tom Burrill says that "our biggest hurdle is ourselves." The Fighting Scots' offense shook off the early mistake and look control of the ball game, scoring the next 27 points. Caledonia marched 64-yards on 13 con­ secutive rushes when they got the ball back. Joe Kowalski scored the first of his three touchdowns of the night on a 4-yard run to cut the Saxon lead to 7-6. Kowalski's second touchdown of the night gave the Scots the lead for good. This time it took Caledonia's offense only 6 rushes to move the ball from their own 36 to the Hastings* 21-yard line. There they found themselves in a fourth-andthrcc. The Scots came out of a time-out and Angel Castillo hit Kowalski with a 21-yard touchdown pass. Then a Castillo to Greg ...out of the ha' by Brett Bremer Being the same not necessarily better Well now I'm a sports editor and my opinion matters no more than it used to. but I have to give some kind of an opinion each week right here, well here goes. The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) sends me a little bulletin every few weeks mostly filled with little blurbs of committee meeting minutes, and things like where tournaments will he held and important rules updates such as "Com­ pression shorts may be worn (in basketball) if the length is above the knee and they are of a single color similar to the predominant color of the pants." Well the most recent one 1 received had some interesting facts in it about girls sports in the state of Michigan, as well as an update about the ongo.ng sports season litigation. I'll just start by giving my opinion flat out. I don't gel why the people pursuing this litigation want the changes to be made. Yes. I'm all for girls having equal opportunities with boys, but those opportunities don't have to be exactly the same as boys. One of the biggest arguments I’ve heard for the change since the beginning is that having volley ball in the winter and basketball in the fall, instead of vice versa like col­ lege programs, hurts girls’ chances of being recruited by college coaches. My first reaction to that argument was just. Huh? Common sense would tell me that college coaches would have more time to go on scouting visits and evaluate talent during the offseason than they would while they arc trying to coach their ow n teams. This MHSAA bulletin lists Michigan as the state with the eighth largest population of female high school students. Following that eighth in the nation disclaimer the report goes on to say that Michigan is sixth in the nation in Division I volleyball recruits, and fifth in the nation in Division I basketball recruits. Those statistics would tell me two things: 1. We have some pretty darn good female athletes in the state. 2. College recruiters aren't having any trouble finding them. That's my whole argument. The people who are fighting for this season change haven’t shown me any kinds of facts about any thing. They seem to be fueled only by emotion for their cause. Here's something else I’ve noticed. In all the articles I've read on the subject, and news blurbs I’ve listened to I’ve only seen one instance where a student athlete said that she wanted the change to take place. I’ve heard of far more girls who arc worried that at some point they are going to miss out on one of their favorite sports. Sure, eventually there would be girls who never knew what it was like to play tennis and softball, or golf and basketball, but it’ll hurt some feelings in the change over. If it was really for the good of many, maybe it would be worth it. but I don't see how it is. What percentage of high school athletes go on to play college sports? Really. I don’t know, but I know it isn’t very many. Maybe a handful from any given high school in any given year. It seems to me all of this hullabaloo is for those few. Oh well. It’s not in my hands, or any of ours now. Jousma pass completion on the two point conversion try gave Caledonia a 14-7 lead. The three headed monster ot Kowalski. Castillo, and Kyle Klyn each rushed for right around 70 yards for Caledonia. Kowalski hail II carries for 68 yards. ('.ixtilh> 12 for 71. and Klyn 12 for 71. The Scots would take that 14-7 lead into halftime. In the third quarter when a Hastings drive stalled at midfield Caledonia started adding insurance to their lead. Castillo hi! Tony Pike with a 34-yard pass down to the Hastings' I2-yard line and a Saxon personal foul penalty moved the ball down Io the 6. Kowalski took it in from the 2 and Marc Schadlcr's extra point made it 21-7. Castillo 'hen scored on a 2-yard run in the fourth quarter to effectively pul it away. With 6:42 left in the game Hastings' quarterback Dustin Bowman threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Joe Arens to cut the Scots' lead Io 27-14. but the ensuing on­ side kick failed and the Caledonia ground game went back to work. The Castillo and Anthony Reed took turns pounding it down the field behind their offensive line until Klyn carried the pigskin 24-yards around the right end for the final score in Caledonia's 33-14 win. Kowalski picked off a Saxon pass in the endzone with 1:45 left, and the party started. "Our offense finally got rollin', and our D. play ed very well." said Burrill. Jim Haisma led the Caledonia defense with 12 tackles. Corey Kilmartin added 6 for the Scot defense that gave up only 90 rushing yards on the night. 67 of those rushing yards came on two big plays lead­ ing to Saxon scores. B.J. Donnini led the Saxons ground game carry ing 12 times for 86 yards. The combination of Dustin Bowman Io Joe Ar­ ens accounted for 5 completions totaling 75 yards and a touchdow n. Dustin Bowman threw for 137 yards, but the Scots’ secondary picked off 2 passes. Kowalski's interception and one by Richie McCarty in the first quarter. Delton 6. Kw Paw 19 Crucial Panther penalties kept drives alive for the Paw Paw Redskins. Roughing the kicker, and late hit penal­ ties kept the ball in the Redskins hands, and they made the big plays in their 19-6 defeat of Delton. Paw Paw led 19-0 when Alan Rhoderick plunged over from the 2-yard line. Delton didn’t score until the fourth quar­ ter when Come 1-atta took off on a 57-yard touchdown run. After a defensive struggle in the first quarter the Redskins took a 6-0 lead when quarterback Brian Reidenbach scored on a 1-yard keeper. They took the 6-0 lead into halftime. Then on the opening drive of the second half Rhoderick scored on a I-yard blast Io give Paw Paw a 12-0 lead. Delton's offense was out gained 255 to 182. The Panthers were led on the ground by Mark NeSmith w ith 64 yards on 13 carries. Latta carried 4 times for 61 yards. Senior linebacker Reid McCowan led the Panther D with 13 tackles. Dustin Morgan had 12. Maple Valley 44, Webberville 0 by: Jon Gambee Sometimes life just isn't fair. Poor Webberville came into their game against Maple Valley Friday winless in four tries. Maple Valley came in off a rare loss, an even rarer shutout loss, and a week to get pumped up. I'm not sure what it's like to spend a week with Gunther Mittelstacdt af­ ter a shutout loss, but you can imagine. It must be a little bit like spending your hon­ The Lions’ Jimmy Himeiss pulls a Webberville pass out of the night sky. (Photo by Perry Hardin) eymoon in your mother-in-law's trailer. You're where you want to be. Your with whom you want to be with. But you're really not having a g<x>d lime. To add to their impending misery. Webberville came in on Homecoming weekend. To say that the crowd was pro­ Lion is an understatement. If there were I.(MM) people at the game, approximately 951 were Maple Valley fans (and that's counting the Webberville team and coach­ ing staff). So you’re coming in winlcss. you're on the road, you're playing a team rich in tradi­ tion and coming off a shutout loss, and your entire fan base could have come in a Yugo. Add a sophomore quarterback with ex­ actly zero varsity experience and an offense with all the imagination and innovation of an afternoon nap and you've got the ingre­ dients for a disaster. To make a long story short. Maple Val­ ley 44. Webberville (t To make a long story even longer, con­ sider the following statistics: Maple Valley 512 total yards. Webberville 131. Maple Valley 472 yards rushing. Webberville 61. Maple Valiev 17 first downs. Webberville 5. The Lions scored on their first two pos­ sessions. taking only six plays each lime. Il was 16-0 before Webberville had a chance Io say "We give." It took two penalties to stop Maple Val­ ley on its next possession but Webberville could not take advantage. The Lions took the ball right back with a Jimmy Hirnciss interception two minutes into the second quarter and three plays later. Hirnciss raced 49 yards for another Lion touchdown and the game was officially out of reach. On their next possession. Webberville would have gone three and out again but for a roughing the punter penalty that kept their drive alive. But all that got them was close enough to pul their next punt attempt into the end zone, forcing Maple Valley to start from their own 20. their deepest set­ back yet. Brian Dunlap got three yards and after an incomplete pass made it third and seven. Hirnciss broke free off a crushing Drew Bowman (36) can't quite pull in the pass as he’s defended along the edge of the endzone by Caledonia's Brad Maxlow (7) in the fourth quarter against the Scots (Photo by Brett Bremer) block by Eric Smith and raced 77 yards to make it 28-0 al the half. By the third quarter. Mittelstacdt was playing everybody. Before it was over 12 different players ran the ball for Maple Val­ ley and Mittelstacdt used three different quarterbacks. Still, the Lions scored twice more in the third quarter, on at 54 yard run bv Smith and on a 21 yard field goal by Jeff Taylor. The wrapped things up early in the fourth quarter when Corey Caudill scored from eight yards out. Then with the clock running, the Lions moved down to the Spartan two yard line and Mittelstacdt chose to let time expire without trying to add to the score. Hirnciss. who didn t even carry the ball in the second half, ran for 129 yards in only three carries and scored twice. Smith fin­ ished with 106 yards and two touchdowns and Dunlap with 107 yards and one score. Smith added two extra points to account for 16 points. On the defensive side of the ball, Hir­ nciss intercepted two passes and Dunlap and Cole Hansbargcr each recovered a fumble. "I thought we played very well on both sides of the ball." Mittelstacdt said after the game, "but I was especially proud of our defense. "Wc didn't want to run up the score and 1 didn't know wc had such a large ad­ vantage in total offense, but I credit the de­ fense with giving us great field possession all night and stopping them from every get­ ting anything going. "Wc played everybody early and every­ body played hard. That's all you can ask as a coach." Middleville 25. Hamilton 26 The Trojan football team scored all 25 of their points in the first half, and couldn't hold off Hamilton's second half charge. Kyle Flctke's 14-yard touchdown pass to Justin VanSpronscn in the second quarter gave TK a commanding 25-7 lead going into halftime. Whether it was the spectacle of a home­ coming halftime or just the Hawkeyes get­ ting on track, the Hawkeyes scored twice in the third quarter. Then in the fourth quarter, running back Dustin Smith completed a Hawkeye drive with a 1-yard TD run to put the Hawkeyes up 26-25. Smith was the guy TK head coach Tim Pcnnficld said his Trojans needed to hold in check, but the game winner was his second TD in the second half. The first came on a 22-yard pass recep­ tion. TK took their firs! half lead on a 38-yard touchdown pass from Flctke to Ryan Ad­ ams. then added a second score on a 5-yard run by Adam Loveless. The sophomore Loveless led the Trojans rushing game with 104 yards on 17 carries. Flctke passed for 167 yards, completing 15 of 23 attempts. The Trojan defense was led by Adams with 17 tackles. Lakewood 0, Okemos 7 Both defenses played an exceptional game shutting down the other teams of­ fense. but the Okemos defense made one play that turned out to be bigger than all the other plays in the game. With about 7 minutes to go in the fourth quarter the Okemos defense intercepted a Lakewood pass and took it back 72 yards for the games only score. "Their D. stopped us. They had a very good defense, with the best team speed we’ve seen this year." said Viking coach Randall Hager. Hager also complimented his own de­ fense. "Our D-linc really played well. They See GRIDDERS continued next page �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 3. 2002 - Page 11 Girls win KVA Jamboree The Delton girls’ cross country team brought home first place at the Kalamazoo Christian hosted KVA Jamboree Tuesday Oct. 1. Monique Hoyle finished second overall with a time of 22:04 to lead the way for the Panthers. Kalamazoo Christian's Lea Rcames fin­ ished over a minute ahead of Hoyle with a time of 21:22. Marissa Ingle finished fifth overall for Delton at 22:46 as the Panthers placed 4 runners in the lop 10. Whitney Knollenberg crossed the line ninth at 23:06. In tenth place was Kristen Wil finger at 23:22, followed closely by Katie Johncock in 12th at 23:27. The girls finished with 38 points, 10 ahead of runner up Paw Paw. Sept. 28 at the Otsego Invitational the Panther girls finished second to Marshall. Hoyle again led the Panthers, coming in fifth overall at 20:13. Knollenberg was eighth at 20:49. Also for Delton 12th Ingle 21:09, 14th Lauren Cooper 21:28, 23rd Wilfinger 22:52, 34th Johncock 24:21. and 41st Stephanie Wallace al 2:03. The boys also ran well at Kalamazoo Christian, finishing in second place. Kalamazoo Hackett dominated the boys’ race placing all five of their runners.in the lop 10. Evan Williams was the first runner across the line for Delton, at 19:04 in sev­ enth place overall. Brad Goldsworthy finished ninth overall, 10 seconds behind Williams. Rounding out scores for the boys were Tom Sigler 17th at 20:32, Kris Oglesbec 20th 21:03, and Andrew Ouding 2?nd at 21:23. The Panthers’ boys were sixth out of eight at Otsego. Evan Williams finished in 14th at 17:40 to lead Delton, followed * y teammates 22nd Sigler 18:01, 23rd Goldsworthy 18:04, 30<h Ouding 18:31, 39th Rex Fetter­ ley 19:21, 42nd Josh Barnes 19:45, 45th Kevin Rook 20:30. In the jayvec race at Otsego Kris Oglcsbcc finished fourth at 19:09, a time that could have helped oct the varsity. Delton's harriers will sec where they stand on Saturday Oct. 5 when they go up against some of the best competition in the state at the Portage Central Invitational. Then it is back to KVA action at Paw Paw Oct. 8. Saxons 7th after conference tourney Ashley Gibson, half of the Saxons' second doubles team wiSr Dani Gog­ gins. reaches down to get a volley in their first match of the conference tour­ nament (Photo by Brett Bremer) Harriers Panthers fighting off best Park foes to stay in third Parchment and Kalamazoo Christian have a big lead for 1 and 2 in the KVA go­ ing into the varsity boys’ golf tournament Thursday Oct. 3 at The Lynx in Otsego, but the Delton Panthers will be fighting to hold onto third place in the conference. Delton has 18 points in the conference standings, and is only 2 points ahead of Kalamazoo Hackett and Paw Paw. Pennfield is just back of them with 14 points. Hackett started their run at the Panthers Tuesday Oct. 1 taking third at the KVA Jamboree at Thomapple Creek with a score of 169 to Delton’s 172. Panthers finished in third, still gaining some ground on Paw Paw and Pennfield. Dustin Healey led the Panthers at Thor­ napple Creek by earning a medal with a 39. Brandon Garrison finished with a 42. there finished fourth at the jamboree hosted by Parchment. Healey again led the Panthers, finishing fourth overall with a 38. Bowman finished at 40, followed by Garrison at 42. Nate Farrell and Newington both ended the afternoon at 43. Parchment finished first on their home course with a 155, followed by an outstand­ ing performance from Paw Paw who fin­ ished 2 shots ahead of Kalamazoo Christi­ an’s 160. Delton’s final team scoYc was 163. In the final standings for the KVA jayvcc boys’ golfers the Delton Panthers finished fourth. Hackett and Parchment tied at the top of the conference, just 3 points ahead of Dclton, and 1 ahead of Kalamazoo Christian. Panthers Derrick Caldwell and Jordan Dobbs both earned KVA JV All Confer­ ence Honors. Caldwell had the second best scoring av­ erage among jayvee players in the league. Delton teammates Cory Newington. Jake Bowman. Brett Michael, and Derek Cald­ well all finished at 46. Last week, Thursday Sept. 26, the Pan­ BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizen’, »Ryan Ferguson (15) and a Saxon teammate pull the Scots' fullback Tony Pike in every direction. (Photo by Brett Bremer) GRIDDERS... continued from page 10 took over, and really dominated most of the game.” Mike Vipond, Brad Griffin, and Andy Copclin did everything they could in the trenches to give team a chance at vic­ tory. Vipond had 5 tackles, and Hager said that Copclin did a super job of “shutting down the C gap, and pursuing down the line to stop the cut back.” Cody Dcatsman led the Viking defense in tackles with 12, and Lucas Burns had 7. Both offenses did have chances however. The Viking defense preserved the score­ less tic in the third quarter. Okemos had a sccond-and-goal at the Vikings’ 2-yardline. Lakewood’s defense stuffed a running attempt, then completely disrupted a third down pass attempt. That's where the night started to get crazy. Instead of going for the 3-points and a 3­ 0 lead. Okemos lined up for a field go?l then came out throwing. The Viking de­ fense played it pretty well, and the pass at­ tempt was slapped away. Then came, the fourth quarter. The inter­ ception return for a touchdown, and one last try by the Viking offense. With about two minutes to go the Viking offense had marched down and had a first­ and-10 on the Okemos 10-yard line, but quarterback Scott Secor was taken down in the back field by the Okemos blitz, and Lakewood couldn't work its way out of the extra yardage. Neither team had any success running the football all night. Kris Vezino led the Lakewood offense by catching 8 Secor passes for 82 yards. Brandon Kaiser caught 2 passes for 32 yards. The Viking offense had 10 first downs to Okemos’ . and over twice as many total yards, but just couldn't light the score­ board. M-M's 11-5; Girrbech's 11-5; #1 Senior 11-5; Earlv Riser 10-6; Ward and Friends 9-7; Pin Pali 9-7; Jesick 9-7; 4 B 's 8-8; King Pins 8-8; Sun Risers 7-9; Hall’s 7-5; Wieland 6-10; Friends 5-7; Nash's Harem 5-11; Kuempel 5-11; Butterfingers 3-13. Women’s High Game - S. Pennington 160; G. Otis 166; T. Walker 157; V. Brown 165; A. Lethcoe 164; M. Matson 166; E. Dunham 159; Y. Cheeseman 179; H. Service 183; Y. Markley 160; E. Ulrick 171. Women’s High Series - S. Pennington 456; G. Otis 467; T. Walker 459; V. Brown 466; Y. Cheeseman 472. Men’s High Game - C. Jesick 165; B. Brandt 156; L. Brandt 193; R. Wieland 166; N. Thaler 187; J. Beckwith 168; R. Bonnema 188; IL Hann 155; G. Waggoner 165; D. Edwards 200; J. Keller 180; H. Cheeseman 158; D. Walker 181; D. Hart 185. Men's High Series - C. Jesick 453; L. Brandt 514; N. Thaler 508; R. Bonnema 509; D. Edwards 572; J. Keller 462; D. Walker 490; D. Hart 495. The Saxon girls’ cross country team got a victory last week, Sept. 25. over Wyo­ ming Park to move to 2-2 in the O-K Gold. Sarah Clevenger finished first for the Saxons at 23:56, but 12th overall behind 10 Caledonia runners and one from Wyoming Park. Caledonia beat both Hastings and Wyo­ ming Park 15-50, but the Saxons earned the 22-50 win over Park. Catherine Fish was second for the Sax­ ons at 24:39. followed by Arica Newton 25:07. Amanda Hurless 27:35. and Jena Johnson at 36:57 in the race run at Johnson Park. The boys’ team fell to both Caledonia and Park, and drop to 0-4 in the league. Chris Rounds finished sixth overall in the boys’ race and first io* the Saxons at 18:52 David Peterson came in tenth at 19:06, Miles Warren 18th 20:04, Brian McLaugh­ lin 22nd 20:50, and Jared Ford 24th at 21:42. The boys finished eighth at the Haslett Invitational Saturday Sept. 28 Hastings was led by Rounds' fastest time of the year. He finished in 45th overall with a time of 17:40. In 63rd place was teammate Gibbons at 18:20, 73rd David Peterson 18:30, 91st Warren 19:32, 104th Sinclair 21:02. and 105th Ford at 21:18. Saxon coach Paul Fulmer said that both of his teams had good times last week, some of them have improved to their best times all year. The girls didn’t score at Haslett because only three of them competed. Clevenger was 50th at 21:50. Erin Hemcrling was 71st at 23:04, and Newton finished 75th at 23:15. The Saxons run at the big Portage Cen­ tral Invitational on Saturday Oct. 5, then at Sparta on Wednesday Oct. 9. The Lady Saxon varsity tennis team fin­ ished their regular season at the O-K Gold conference tournament Tuesday Oct. 1. Hastings ends the conference season with a record of 1-5-2, in seventh place in the Gold. Margo Cooklin won her first match of the tourney with a 6-4. 6-3 match against Sparta to cam the Saxons 2 points. Cooklin then fell in the second round in a close three setter to the third seeded first singles player from Unity Christian 2-6. 6­ 3,6-3. In consolation round action, the first doubles team of Danielle Drumm and Ra­ chel Pohja came away with 1 point for the team after a 2 set victory 6-1,7-6(1). The third doubles team of Angie Norris and Samantha Sleevi got a point for the Saxons by besting Sparta 7-5,6-2. A tough 3 set 6-4, 6-7(1), 6-2 victory by Emily Dreyer and Holly Wilson at fourth doubles earned the Saxons their final point. In the final dual match of the season. Fri­ day Sept. 27, the girls were beaten by Ce­ dar Springs 6-2. The third doubles team of Norris and Sleevi, and the fourth doubles pair of Wil­ son and Dreyer had the Saxons only two victories, both in straight sets. The girts have more than a week off be­ fore the always tough East Grand Rapids regional on Oct. 11. Hastings' Margo Cooklin chases down a backhand in the conference tournament at Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking boys’ runners closing in on league dual meet crown ihc Lakewood boys ran a few steps closer to repeating as the Capital Circuit cross country champs Tuesday afternoon by Jackson Lumen Christi 23-32 and Char­ lotte 20-41 at Ella Sharpe Park in Jackson. The Vikings have now defeated the three best teams in the league, according to coach Jim Hassett, and have to beat Jack­ son Northwest and Mason to win the regu­ lar dual meet season title. To clinch the league championship they must still win the tournament Saturday, Oct. 19, at Lake­ wood. Sophomore Cory Thelen took second for only the second time this season. Charlotte sophomore Riak Mabil ran 16:41 to edge Thelen by nine seconds. Lakewood's Dan Morris easily placed third with a 20-second gap on both sides of his 17:11 run. Lake­ wood's Justyn Yager gave a great last mile surge to pass two Lumen Christi runners and placed third in that competition with a 17:31. I/.men Christi took the next four spots, followed by Lakewood’s Ryan King (ninth, 17:54) and Casey Schrork (10th, 1735). “This was the best race King and Schrock have run this season,” Hassett said. Charlotte's second runner and Lumen Christi's fifth runner followed. Brandon Carpenter (13th, 18:28) and Ryan Possehn (14th, 18:28) both ran a good race as well. “All of the varsity boys knew who they had to beat, and everyone of them did just that,” said Hassett. Other runners were 22nd Corey Rayner 19:47, 26th Scott Blocher 20:20, 29th Alex Sadovski 20:42, 34th Matt Clark 21:24. 36th Jared Andreasson 2136, 39th Zach Pennock 2535. The coach said the Lakewood girls ran “one of the best races I have seen them run, defeating Charlotte 25-30, but losing to Lumen Christi 24-31. “They had Lumen Christi beat for the first two miles. If not for a late surge by Lumen Christi's fourth runner, they may have been able to beat them. I think the girls realize now that they can run with the top teams in our league. Lumen's girls team is still undefeated in the Capital Circuit. The league title appears to be between them and Okemos." Lakewood places and times: fifth Alissa Goble 21:48, seventh Ashley Yager 22:28, eighth Leah Gussenbauer 22:28, 10th Liz Stuart 2231, 11th Ashley Barcroft 22:32, 27th Amy Nagi 25:05, 28th Kristin Chase 25: 08, 32nd Melissa Smith 25:34. 33rd Ka­ trina Ackerson 25:43, 36th Katie Rubin 26: 27 and 41st Andrea Stahl 28:26. JV and Frosh Saxon Sports Shorts The Saxon jayvee girls* basketball team improved to 5-4 with a 39-33 win at Wyo­ ming Park on Tuesday Oct. 1. Halie Terrel led all scorers with 20 points and 19 re­ bounds. Kayla Arnie added 6 points and 6 rebounds. Arnie, Beth Giescier, and Jamie Fisher all had outstanding defensive efforts said coach Stephen Kaiser. The Hastings freshman girls basketball team improved to 9-0 with a hard fought victory against Wyoming Park 16-12 on Oct. 1. The ladies used stellar defense to overcome a poor shooting performance. Brooklyn Pierce and Jodi Jolley had 6 points apiece for the Saxons. The Hastings jayvec soccer team contin­ ued their winning streak on Tuesday night. Oct. 1, with a 3-2 road victory at Kcnowa Hills. The Saxons faced a strong Kenowa team, and rallied to the challenge, never trailing the entire game. The defense piayed strong despite heavy pressure the whole game. Scoring for the Saxons were Roy Pritchard with 2 goals and Max Myers with 1 on a penalty kick. “While the victory is sweet, I am more proud of our ability to play two solid games and to play as a team,” said coach Andrew Haines. Defen­ semen Kevin Dickinson, Josh Johnson, and goal keeper Eric Laurie played their best matches to dale. Thursday Sept. 26 against Wayland in the home finale the Saxon jayvee kickers started very strong with controlled passing and ball possession and went on to win 3-1. “For the first time this year they functioned as a team for an entire game. They, as well as I, knew that when they learned to play their game for 70 minutes, positive results would follow,” said Haines. The defense stepped up to the challenge, winning balls and starting the offense all night. Team captain Dan Hoffman had a exceptional game, as did the entire defensive line. Con­ tinued good play came from Tim Aspinall, Myers, Pritchard, and Joey Gibson, said Haines. The freshmen Saxon football team suf­ fered their first conference loss of the sea­ son as Caledonia defeated Hastings 31-6. The offensive unit could not sustain a drive and the defense had trouble containing the Scots. The Saxons hope to rebound with anew focus and determination this week against South Christian. Saxons improve, but still winless in Gold Maple Valley quarterback Britt Leonard gets under center in the Lions’ win against Webberville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ varsity girls* basketball team trailed throughout the game Tuesday Oct. 1 at Wyoming Park. Park took a 7 point lead into half time then went into a zone defense in the second half. “We actually executed our zone offense fairly well,” said Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh, “the shots just didn’t fall. We got the types of looks at the basket we wanted, we just couldn’t knock down that open shot tonight.” Park jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the first quarter. The Saxons cut it to 4 by the end of the period, but a few defensive breakdowns al­ lowed Park to nail a couple of three point­ ers to build the lead back up to 7 al half. “I’m disappointed we lost obviously, but we played a much better game tonight," said Laubaugh after his girls finished last week frustrated by South and Unity Chris­ tian. “My girls arc playing hard and it’s starting to pay off.” Niki Noteboom led Hastings with 13 points. Amber Thomas had 9 for the Sax­ ons who fall to 0-6 in the conference and 1­ 8 overall. Thursday Sept. 26 the Lady Saxons fell to Unity Christian 59-31. Unity moved out to an 18-4 first quarter lead and just built on it each period, leading 48-18 to start the fourth quarter. “We weren’t ready at all,” said Lau­ baugh, “Turnovers hurt us early and defen­ sively we just gave up too many good shots.” Noteboom led the Saxons with 13 points. The Saxons host Kcnowa Hills Thursday Oct. 3, then have a week off before going to Cedar Springs Oct. 10. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3. 2002 Home finale a victory for Saxons' seniors The Saxons’ varsity boys’ soccer squad lost a tough one under the lights at Kenowa Hills on Tuesday Oct. 1. Hastings’ coach Andrew Wilkinson said that his team "played really well” in the 1-0 loss, “they scored on their opportunity and wc didn’t." In what Wilkinson called a reflection of improved communication the Hastings de­ fense did a really good job of thwarting Kcnowa's allack. Wilkinson added that his midfielders worked really hard at getting his team opportunities. The Saxons were much more comfort­ able with their team defense than they had been in earlier action, allowing only the one goal. Josh Mil.eson clears the ball away from the Hastings end while a Wayland (onward jumps into the play PHOTOS by Dan Goggins Seniors (from left) Cody White, Corey Shafer, Josh Milleson, Peter Gole, and Ben Jacobs pose with their coach Andrew Wilkinson on the night of their final soc­ cer game on the Hastings field. Scott Allcrding in goal made 10 saves to help keep the Saxons in the game, but his teammates just couldn't capitalize on an opportunity to get the ball in the net. Thursday Sept. 26 the Saxons said good­ bye to their seniors who were playing the last heme game. Sophomores did the scoring to earn Hastings a 7-2 win over Wayland. Jacob Elliott had four goals, Andrew Vincent had 2, and Aaron Fortier 1 for the Saxons who led 3-0 before the Wildcats scored with 8 seconds left in the first half. Wilkinson wasn’t impressed with his team’s play in the first half. He said that they weren’t possessing the ball well, but they cleaned it up and dominated in the second half. The Saxon offense kept the play in their end of the field, and Hastings put the game away with 4 more goals in the half. The Saxons finish their regular season with a match at Cedar Springs Thursday Oct. 3. before beginning the O-K Gold con­ ference tournament next week. PUBLIC NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THIS Fl RM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE ORTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. De fault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa B'Ower and Lynden Brewer, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mort­ gagee. dated January 20. 2000 and recorded January 27, 2000 in Instrument Number 1040601, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($136,696.76) including interest at the rate of 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. on November 7.2002. The premises are located in the City of Middleville. Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 5 and 6 of Schnurr Plat, according to the recorded piat thereof, as recorded in liber 5 ol plats, page 67. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA$600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and tnere is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duty known as Fifth Third Bank), As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Ale No. 200.0564 (1CY24) Notice of Mortgage Rxecfoewe Sale THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COilFCT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rhonda L. Poll (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1996. and recorded on April 19. 1996 in Liber 657 on Page 625 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Guaranty Residential Lending. Assignee by an assignment dated May 26. 1996, which was recorded on August 26. 2002 in Document •1066271, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($63,733.89), inducting interest at 7.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m„ on October 24. 2002. Sato premises are situated m VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Block 8 of the Keeler s Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 40 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale; unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File *200126293 Jaguars (10/10) Losses MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given that Default has occurred in a Mortgage given by Jon R. Hauwetter and Jodi R. Hauwetter. husband and wife, mortgagors, to Independent Bank - MSB. mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated December 21. 2000. and was recorded on December 26.2000, at Document No. 1053272, paget 1 through 4 of the Barry County records. The balance owing on the Mortgage as of fto date of this Notice is $41,626.78. inducting Merest at 9.5% per year. The Mortgage contains a power of sale clause and no proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt owing. The Mortgage win be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder. The sale wifl be held on Thursday. October 31. 2002. at 1:00 pm. local time at the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court tor Barry County. Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest, legal costs, attor­ neys fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale. The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP of BARRY. COUNTY of BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN and is described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 20, Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan; Thence North 90*00 00* West along the North line of sato Section, 327.67 feet to the East line of the West 3/4 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00*45'31’ East along said East line. 2.028.00 feet for the place of beginning of the land hereinafter described; thence continu­ ing South 00*45-31' East 604.60 feet to the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89*59'45* West along said South Sne. 984.98 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00*42'58* West along said West line. 604.60 feet thence South 90*00'00* East. 984.52 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 13.67 acres. The redemption period will expire one (1) year from the date of sale. Dated: September 25. 2002 SMITH. MARTIN. POWERS & KNIER. PC By: Henry L. Knier. Jr. (P46393) Attorneys for Independent Bank 900 Washington Ave.. P.O. Box 219 Bay City. Ml 48707 (989) 892-3924 (10^4) Corey Shafer and Andrew Vincent move the ball up field, together, against Way­ land. Senior Saxon Coty White controls the ball, as his teammates turn up field. BCC gets two on All-tournament team The BCC boys’ varsity soccer squad fin­ ished second at the Fall Classic by defeat­ ing Clinton County Homeschoolcrs in the first round, then falling to Family Altar in the championship game. In the final Darrin Faber put a shot in from a bad angle in the second half to tie the score 1-1, but a Family Altar score with about 10 minutes left in the contest proved to be loo much for the BCC kickers to overcome. BCC coach Deano Lamphere said "it was a good game. Every time wc play them it’s close." Shane Hickey made 16 saves in the fi­ nale. After allowing only 1 goal and mak­ ing 30 saves in the tournament Hickey was named the tournament’s MVP. Panthers double previous win mark The Delton boys’ varsity soccer team only had one game in the last week, and they look advantage of it. They defeated Galesburg-Augusta 2-0 Wednesday Sept. 25 to improve their KVA record to 2-1,4-7 overall. Jamie Arismendi and Rick Tobias scored the two Panther goals in the first half. To­ bias got the assist on Arismendi’s goal, and Luke Beroza assisted on Tobias’. Goal keeper Tyler Harris really worked for his shut out. He made 26 saves in the victory. Harter said that his defensive rotation of Brenden Timmons, BJ. Faylor, Toby Wischcmann, Michael Hicrer. Kyle Martin­ dale. and Joe Nielson played a great game. Most of the shots Harris had to stop were Market Gains! Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-MIchigan Group October 15th, 2002, 5:00 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson Hastings, Mich. (Dinner served immediately following seminar) To reserve seating, call our automated response line: 1*800*381-1659 Securities offered through USA Financial Securities. 6020 East Fulton Street. Ada. Michigan 49301,1-888-532-4757. Member NASD, S1PC and Registered Investment Advisor._____ Teammate Shea Hammond also joined Hickey on the all tournament team. In the opener BCC defeated Clinton County 4-0. Adam Lamphere put one in the net to open the scoring with an assist from brother Eric Lamphere. Adam Lamphere returned the favor as­ sisting Eric Lamphere on the games second goal. A Caleb Oostcrhouse penalty kick gave BCC a 3-0 halftime lead. The lone goal of the second quarter came when Adam Lamphere chased down a long Hickey punt and beat the Clinton defense for his second goal of the game. Hickey made 14 saves against the Homeschoolers. “range shots”, long shots from outside the penalty box. And the defense didn’t do the things that have hurt them in the past, like let opposing forwards get behind them. In the second half Delton coach Paul Harter got some of his younger players into the offensive action. He said it was a “good chance to work together, and they did well.” Harter now says that he has to find a way to keep his team hungry. The Panthers’ fourth win of the season doubles the previous high mark for the pro­ gram. “I’ve got to make sure they want to keep going,” says Harter. Cleo~(Jake)& —Doris Jacobs 1 d I will celebrate I- /./ their 30th c 'v wedding \ anniversary on -i/iTI October 14- Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 PART-TIME LOAN COLLECTION CLERK Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Loan Collection Clerk to join our team. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the collection of past-due installment and mortgage loans. Under supervision, files bankruptcy claims and generates written customer correspondence. Familiarity with Microsoft Word is desired. Requires above average keyboarding, telephone, and public rela­ tions skills. With flexible hours, this Is an ideal position for a parent with school age children. Glass Bloc* Wndovs Ne* Winc'd* Wtfs 1-800-237-2379 Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/MF MRYSYSTBN0FX1/THMESTMDKM.MC �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3. 2002 - Page 13 Turnovers hurt Panthers’ eagers Delton's varsity girls' basketball team couldn't hang on to early leads in their first week of KVA action and fdl to 0-2 in the league. Tuesday Oct. 1 against Hackett Catholic Central the Panthers took a 20-7 halftime lead, but Hackett scored 49 points in the second half to best Delton 56-47. Panther coach said that his girls “did not handle their press well in the second half." The Hackett defense forced the Panthers into 33 turnovers. Kortni Matteson led Delton in the losing effort with 17 points. Roxann Huisman had 14. Margo Lutz pulled down 10 rebounds, and Shanna Tamminga had 7. Last Thursday, Sept. 26, the Panthers fell to Paw Paw 67-38 in their first KVA matchup of the season. Panther head coach Rick Williams said that “wc handled their full court pressure early, but eventually they wore us down." Delton led 11-10 after the first quarter of action, but were outscored 42-12 in the sec­ ond and third combined. The Panthers turned the ball over 33 times, and made just 15 of 50 field goal at­ tempts. Christina Charron led Delton with 8 points and 7 rebounds. Matteson, Lutz, and Huisman each pulled down 5 boards. The 3-7 Panthers arc on the road for the next two. At Parchment Thursday Oct. 3. then against Paw Paw again on Tuesday Oct. 8. OWLINC SCORES Tuesday Mixed Green 196-507; S Vandenburg 213-588; A Arends 201; R Miller 158; D. James 159; S. Pennington 181; D. Seeber 169 Monday Mixers Girrbach's 12; B & R Testing II; Ste­ fano's Pizza II; Freeport Body Shop 10; Tracy 's Day Care 9; Row die Girls 8; Hast ings Bow I 6; Gutter Gals 3. High Games & Series - N. Hook 179­ 460; M Hansen 148-387; D Larsen 193­ 502; P. Snyder 164-381; G Branch 102­ 278; A. Smith 162-434; N. DelCotto 161­ 433; M. Kill 166-463; P. Bender 144-412; L. Rorye 151-405; M. Larsen 229-618; A. Larsen 182-471. Consumers Concrete 16-4; Hastings City Bank 12-8; Woodland Sales 11-9; Yankee Zephyr 6-10; Bye 6-14; TVCCU 5-11 Men’s High Games & Series - M. Yost 190; J. Dale 218-566; D Blakely 203-581; K. Beebe 216-540; S. Hause lL^-535; G. Snyder 215-524; G. Hause 200-575. Tuesday Trios Bob's Grill 14-6; Kenny Lee Builders 14­ 6; Piece of Cake 13.5-6.5; Shirley's Chuck­ wagon 12-8; Trouble 10-10; Seeber's Auto Body 9-11; Cook Jackson 8-12; 3 Blind Mice 7-13; CB’s 6.5-13.5; Miller's Exca­ vating 6-14. High Games & Series - T. Brown 191; K. Carpenter 153; L. Potter 192-538; J. Rice 184; M. Sears 157; P Fisher 188; D. Harding 189-519; L. Trumble 174; T. Red­ man 170; M. Slater 173; P. Ramey 176; V. Wednesday P.M. Mace's Pharmacy 12: Railroad Street Mill 10; Hair Care Center 9; Seebers 8; Nashville 5 Plus 8; Girrbach's 8; Eye and Ent 5; Armour Auction 4. Saxon golfers finish up regular season The Saxons varsity boys’ golf team earned another split in Gold action last week. With a team score of 181 the Saxons bested Sparta's 196, but it wasn't enough to defeat Wayland’s 174. Brian DeVries led Hastings with a 40 on the par-36 course al Hastings Country Club. DeVries’ 40 tied Steve Chachulski of Wayland for the lowest round of the after­ noon. Brian Doozan shot a 44 for the Saxons and Justin Pratt followed with a 47. A few of the Saxons struggled to break the 50 stroke barrier, Andy Griggs finished with a 50, Pete Swiatek a 53. and Justin Krul with a 58. Up next for the Saxons is the O-K Gold conference tournament at the Cedar Chase Golf Course in Cedar Springs on Monday Oct. 7. Women’s High Gaines and Series • K. Becker 230-609; D. Seeber 183-498; R. Murph> 188-488; E. Dunham 181-488; L. Yoder 160-453; L. Dawe 163-449; C. Bonnema 154-126; D. Bums 152-371: R. Kucmpcl 122-341. B Blakley 174; S. Pennington 165; R. Murrah 155; J. Kasinsky 143; G. Denny 143. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 11; Goof Balls 9. Happy Hookers 9; Thee Froggers 9; 4 Horsemen 8: Pinheads 7: Sunday Snoozers 6; Racing Buddies 5; Red Dog 4; Sandbaggers 4. Women’s High Games and Series - E Hammontree 193-546; E. Becker 199-543; G. Otis 178-509; V. McLeod 170-469; L Rentz 193-447; D. Snyder 181; H. King 168: A. Hubbell 165. Men's High Games and Series - B. Rentz 203-564; B. Miller 203-560; E. Behmdt 193-544; B. Cantrell 170-447: M. McLeod 167-442; M. Eaton 216: B. Hubbell 204: K. Hammontree 201: G. Snyder 192: R. Bore 176; J. Smith 172. Thursday Mixed Cook Jackson 2-4; Middle Lakers 12-4; Three Frogs 10-6; Just Us 7-9: King Pins 6­ 6; Hastings Bowl 6-6: Who’s Up 5-11: Last Minute 2-14. Men’s Good Gaines and Series - C. VanHouien 194-566: B. Akers 183-494: B. Hasman 148-438; F. Wagner 169-423; C. Haywood 174. Womens Good Games and Serie* - S. McKee 195-543; F. Haynes 189-526; J. McMillon 190-517; H. Service 161-456; J. Hodges 174-450; O. Gillons 157-433; L. Miller 138-407; S. Vandenburg 178; 1. Pepper 159; S. Lambert 158; B. Miner 151 The Panthers' Christina Charron finds some space down low agamst Paw Paw, and goes up for two. (Photo by Linda Boyce) NS LEGAL NOTICES Notice o* Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Dale Garrison Jr. and Patricia Joy Garrison (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 24. 1998. and recorded on December 21,1998 in Liber Document No. 1022606 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on August 13. 2002 in Liber Document No. 1065529 Barry County Records and was assigned by mesne assignments to Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization. LLC. Assignee by an assignment dated November 9. 2001. which was recorded on July 8. 2002, in Liber document •1063433 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here ol the sum of SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 02/100 dol­ lars ($73,982.02). including interest at 9.950% per annum. Under the power o* sale contained in said mortgage and the stat ute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m„ on October 17.2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF DELTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at an iron stake at the Southwest comer of Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton; thence South 11-1/4 degrees West on East line of highway 34 rods 2 feet; thence North 78-3/4 degrees West 2 rods to center of highway for beginning thence South 11-1/4 degrees West 4 rods; thence South 78-3/4 degrees East 10 rods; thence North 11-1/4 degrees East 4 rods; thence North 78-3'4 degrees West 10 rods from place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200220556 Mustangs (10/3) Notice o< Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin N. Nye. an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Bank nf Indianapolis, f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 31.2000. and recorded on June 15. 2000 in Document #1045613 In Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 11/100 dollars ($126.328 11), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 14, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan, running from the Southwest comer of said Section North 00 degrees 51 min­ utes 10 seconds East along the West lino of said Section 528 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence running North 00 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds East along the West Line of said Section 230 Feet; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East 280 Feet; thence South 0 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds West 230 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds West 280 feet to the Point of Beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of sucn sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 3.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Woives 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe #200227702 Wolves (10/31) LEGAL NOTICE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF HEARING REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS EVERYONE WILL LINE UP TO SEE YOUR NEW GRILL FOR A LIMITED TIME, PURCHASE A NEW DURANGO AND GET THE ULTIMATE TAILGATE PACKAGE. Now when you buy the new Durango Tailgate Edition, you’ll also get a unique, full-size Coleman Roadlrip™ Grill; barbecue tool set; 24-can backpack cooler; stadium blanket; and football. It’s the best way to get fired up before the game. In the matter of the: MILLER/HYNES DRAIN Woodland Township To Whom It May Concern: Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to determine apportionments for maintenance on the referenced dram will be held as follows: LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner s Office. POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY* 7 years or 70,000 miles of coverage on the hardest-working parts of the vehicle, the engine and transmission. Ford, Chevy, and "oyota don’t match it. 220 W. State Street. Courthouse 3rd Floor. Hastings. Michigan (269) 945-1385 DATE: Tuesday. October 15. 2002 TIME: 9:00 a m. to 5:00 p.m. The current apportionments are being proposed for maintenance to be performed in 2002. Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for participation should contact the 7-year or 70.000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty on all new Dodge vehicles. See dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. A deductible applies. Drain Commissioner one week in advance. Thomas C. Doyle Barry County Drain Commissioner dodge.com SEE YOUR DODGE DEALER TODAY 800 4 A DODGE �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3, 2002 Renaissance class comes to ILR, KCC Flu shot clinics to start Oct. 17 The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment will hold flu shot clinics Thursdays at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall in Hastings from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.. begin­ ning Oct. 17. Area clinics are as follows: • Commission on Aging 120 N. Michi­ gan Ave.. Hastings. Monday Oct. 21. from 9 to 11 a.m. • Hastings Wal-Mart. 1681 W. M-43. Tuesday. Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 5,4 to 7 p.m. • Hastings Felpausch. 127 S. Michigan. Wednesday, Oct. 23. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Wednesday. Nov. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. • Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St., Delton, Thursday. Oct. 31, 9:30 to 11 a.m. • Plumb's Supermarket, 902 W. State StHastings, Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. Flu shots will be $15 and pneumonia shots are $25. Medicare B and Medicaid cards will be accepted. For more information please call 616­ (269)-945-9516, extension 6, then press 2. The Health Department also is offering a special drive-through flu shot clinic this year. This drive-through is designed to as­ sist frail and elderly persons who are able to get into a car, but unable to get into regu­ lar clinics due to impaired mobility. Impaired mobility includes those persons who arc wheelchair-bound, use walkers or are unable to walk or stand unassisted. Please bring insurance cards and driver’s license (if available) and wear short sleeves. The drive-through will be open Sunday. Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 110 W. Center Street Hastings. An appointment must be made to receive the vaccine at this clinic. Vehicle drivers also will be able to receive vaccines at this clinic. Call 945-9516 to schedule an appoint­ ment. Kiwanis raffle winner announced Monica Rappaport shows the ticket that won her the annual travel raffle prize offered by Kiwanis as a fund-raiser, two round trip tickets good anywhere in the U S valued at $350 each. The project is co-sponsored by the club and Riverbend Travel Agency of Hastings. The winning ticket was drawn during Hastings Summertest weekend. Also in the picture is outgoing Kiwanis President Shane McNeill who was prepared to present a check to Rappaport, but she announced her intention to return the money to the club. The Barry County Right to Life banquet will be held Monday. Oct. 28. The guest speaker will be Ed Rivet, leg­ islative director for Right to Life of Michigan, serving as the liaison between Right to Life of Michigan and the Michigan Legislature. The banquet will be held at Thomapple Valley Church, located at 2750 South M-43 Highway and will begin at 6:30 p.m. The tickets are a suggested minimum donation of $15. For reservations and tickets, please call Martha at 616-367-4697. Bowleretles BCC earns 2nd Ground broken for new funeral home on M-79 Owners, investors, builders and iocal politicians were on hand Monday when ground was broken for the Daniels Funeral Home, which will be located on M-79 west of Nashville. Pictured are (from left) Union Bank Assistant Vice President Sandy Boyer. Melissa Daniels. Karsyn Daniels. Scott Daniels, Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley, Harold Stewart, Build Masters LLC and Union Bank President Jerry Collison. The funeral home will be a one-story, handicapped ac­ cessible design with a chapel to seat 250. Other features include ample parking and specially designed room for children to use during visitations. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D., will be holding a free educational seminar for anyone interested in learning more about Laser Vision Correction for the treatment of nearsighted­ ness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. FREE Screenings start at 5:30 p.m. Educational Seminar starts at 6:00 p.m. Creekside Professional Center Register by calling (616) 945-3888 'Space may be limited* Specialists (616) 945-3888 2 HASTINGS - Mrs. Donna A. Brinningstaull. age 92 of Hastings, formerly of Middleville and Lake Odessa, passed away Monday October 1. 2002 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Donna A. Brinningstaull was bom on June 24, 19I0 in Genesee County, Hint Twp., the daughter of Arthur and Mabie (Terry) West. She was married to George F. Brinningstaull on December 2, 1927. Donna was a homemaker, enjoyed reading and watching TV. She was a caring, loving mother, grandmother, gicat grandmother and great-great grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by one son, Donald (Barbara) Brinningstaull of Gun Lake; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Brinningstaull; daughter, Shirley Rossctter; son. Alden Brinningstaull and grandson. Gary Rossctter. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Interment will be at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken. Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Ambulance Service or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. GOP to sponsor sign blitz The Barry County Republican Party plans to have a special gathering to meet the candidates from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Courthouse fountain in Hastings. Those who want to attend can pick up campaign and candidates signs and enjoy coffee, cider and donuts. To the Qualified Electors of THE COUNTY OF BARRY NORMAJEAN CAMPBELLNICHOLS Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 DEBORAH S. MAS5IMIN0 Assyria Township Clerk 7475 COX Rd.. Bellevue, Ml 49021 Phone (616) 758-4003 EVERIL MANSHUM Hastings City Cleric 201 E State St Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-2468 TRACY MITCHELL Baltimore Township Clerk 3100 E Dowling Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2268 LINDA EDDY-HOUGH Hope Township Cleric 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2464 DEBRA DEWEY-PERRY Barry Township Clerk 155 E. Orchard St.. Delton. Ml 49046 Phone: (269) 623-5171 CAROL ERGANG Irving Township Clerk 3241 Woodschool Rd. Middleville, mi 49333 Phone (616) 948-8893 WILMA DANIELS Cartton Township Clerk 85 welcome Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 JUNE P. DOSTER Johnstown Townsnip Clerk 1815 Lacey Rd.. Dowling. Ml 49050 Phone (616)721-9905 LORNA WILSON Castletown Townsnip Clerk 915 Reed st.. Nashville, mi 49073 Phone (517) 852-9479 Home (517) 852-9193 SUSAN K BUTLER Maple Grove Township Clerk JANICE C UPPERT 9752 Evart Rd. Yankee Springs iwp Clerk Nashville, Ml 49073 284 N Briggs Rd . Phone (517) 852-1859 Middleville, mi 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 DARLENE HARPER Orangeville Townsnip Clerk 11031 Wildwood Rd. Shelbyville. Mi 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN Hastings Charter iwp Clerk ai 1761 West Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 HASTINGS - Earl Mayo, age 87 of Hastings, died Wednesday. October 2. 2002 at his residence. . Arrangements are pending at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. REGISTRATION NOTICE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK Thursday October 10 eye & s.n.t. BCC’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 5-5 after going 1-2 in the last week The girls lone win came Friday Sept. 27 in the opening round of the Fall Invitational Tournament at Capitol City Baptist. BCC defeated Central Lutheran of Lansing 18-13 to qualify for the championship game. In the championship game on Sept. 28 the girls fell to Clinton County 22-19. BCC held the lead for the entire game, until late in the fourth when Clinton County hit a three to tie the game at 17 and send it into overtime. Rozcma and Faber both received all tournament player recognition. Notice Is hereby given tnat any legal voter iMng In me following cities ana townsnips who Is not already registered to vote may register wim tnelr respective clerk on Monday. October 7.2002. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 900 i.m until 500 p m to be eligible to vote m the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5.2002. Come meet Dr. Norris, 'Visual ask questions, Freedom' find out if you are a candidate. LENT Comnwrcial Majors Hastings Bowl 11-5; Newton Vending 11-5; Crowfoots Garden 8-8; Richies 6-10; Ftnklers Sewing 6-10; Super Dicks 6-10. Good Games and Series - T. Gray 201­ 225-614: H. Pennington 202-216-614; R. Guild 216-212-597; D. Lambert 212-561; B. Vamey 184-503; Shorty 225-552; Mon 211-554; A. Taylor 204-580; J. Barnum 201-522; M. Cross Jr. 200. Bennett Industries 9-3; Railroad. Stret Mill 8-4; Carlton Center Bulldozing 6-6; Dean's Dolls 5-7; Hecker Agency 4-8; Kent Oil & Propane 4-8. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 159-455; B. Hathaway l74-400;N. Goggins 139-408; T. Redman 138-356; S. Merrill 172-461; T. Christopher 182-490; N. Potter 163-439; K. Fowler 188-444. L Dawe 156­ 448; K. Doster 153-343; N. Bechtel 160­ 456; J. Donnini 151: H. Coenen 156-448; J. Gardner 135-385; J. Rice 203-502. Free Laser Vision Correction Seminar! kf' BOWLING SCORES Focus on Life dinner planned Blood drive set in Nashville Oct. 8 A Red Cross blood drive is planned for next week in the Nashville area. The drive will be from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nash­ ville. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood and blood supplies overall are dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Kellogg Community College in Hastings will be the host site for a short term class. "Italian Renaissance." sponsored by the In­ stitute for Learning in Retirement. Presented by La Verne Bcbcau. this course will contrast the Italian Renaissance with the Medieval period of European his­ tory that preceded it. Art. architecture, lan­ guage and poetry will be examined to illus­ trate the changing attitudes about life and man and how the ideas of the Renaissance ushered in the modern era of Western civi­ lization. The class will meet Thursdays. Oct. 3. 10. 17 and Nov. 7 from 10 am to noon at KCC Fehscnfcld Center located at 2950 M­ 179 Highway. The class fee is $20. To register, call 948-9500. extension 2642. Other upcoming classes include Begin­ ning Genealogy. Music Appreciation. Re­ ligious Studies and Handwriting Analysis. The Institute for Learning in Retirement is a membership-based organization of in­ dividuals age 50 and older who share a love for learning. 885 River Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-9690 ROBIN E. MCKENNA Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 SUSAN VLIESTRA Thornapple Township Clerk 200 E Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN woodland Township Clerk 156 5 Main. woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4915 An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2 00 p.m. on Saturday. November 2.2002. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further Information. Notice of Mortgage Forsctoeuro Saia THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANV INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFF!CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph E. Misak and Kwnberty A. Misak (original mort­ gagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 2000. and recorded on November 30.2000 in Instrument SI052409 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 81/100 dol­ lars ($130,973.81). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 24, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Commencing at the South 1/4 Post of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 West; Thence Easterly 264 Feet along the South Section Line; Thence Northerly 330 Feet Paracel with the North and South 1/4 Line for the Place of Beginning; Thence Westerly 132 Feet Parallel with the South Section Line, Thence Northerly 330 Feet ParaSei with the North and South 1/4 line; Thence Easterly 132 Feet; Thence Southerly 330 Feet to the Place of Beginning Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, urNess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File *200219647 Cougars (10/10) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3. 2002 - Page 15 TK harriers win 2 Both the Middleville girls’ and boys' cross country teams won their O-K Biuc Conference double dual meets Monday af­ ternoon at Gun Lake. The girls won 15-50 over Belding and 15-48 over Byron Center, sweeping the first five places against both opponents. Meanwhile, the boys bested Belding 26-30 and Byron Center 24-31. Jessica Stortz was first with < time of 20:16, Natalie Hoag was second m 20:33. and third, fourth and fifth, respectively, were Chancy Robinson in 20:49. Kaleigh Page in 21:04 and Elise Nyland in 21:45. Kersta Gustafson finished eighth and Theresa Miller eighth. Aubrey Raymond, usually among the top six runners, was ill and not able to run. For the boys. Tim Brog broke the 17minutc barrier again, taking first in both races with a time of 16:50. Nick Tomson checked in with an 18:29. good for third against Byron Center and fourth against Belding. Alex Robinson was fifth and fourth in 18:42. Chris Harkness was sev­ enth in both matchups with a clocking of 19:21 and Matt Miller was ninth twice with a 20:00. The Middleville girls’ cross country team placed fourth behind three Division I teams Saturday in the Carson City Cyslal Invitational meet. Middleville had 211 team points, the most it's had in an invitational in a long time. Rockford won it with 24. Grandvillc was second with 151 and Grand Rapids Christian third with 183. The Middleville boys checked in 20th with 522 team points . Richland Gull Lake won it with 142. East Grand Rapids was runner-up and Grand Rapids Catholic Cen­ tral third. Jessica Stortz paced the Trojan girls by taking 16th place with a lime of 19:59. the first time she has broken the 20-minute bar­ rier this season. Natalie Hoag finished 39th in 20:44. Kaleigh Page was 51st in 21.03. Chaney Robinson was next in 21:05 and Elise Nyland was 53rd in 21:06. Tim Brog led the way for the Middleville with a time of 17:15, good for 29th place. Nick Tomson crossed the finish line 104th in 18:26. Alex Robinson was 110th in 18:33. Chris Harkness was 121st in 18:30 and Matt Miller 158th in 20:03. Wyoming Park ace Mark VanderMeer won the boys’ race in 16.17. Laura Malnor of East Grand Rapids won the girls' race in 18:34. Perhaps the highlight of the meet, how­ ever. was two-time defending slate Divi­ sion III champion Nicole Bush's 17:59 clocking in the lower division race. HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Gold 25 Marshall 0 Tyler DeWitt scored three touchdowns and had an interception on defense. Micah Huver scored the other touchdown and Matt Williams added an extra point. Excel­ lent blocking was provided up front by Brandon Parsons, Dylan Thurman, Cory Bunge, Alex Nichols and Cameron Hol­ land. Josh Scobey also ran the ball well for the Saxons. Shaun Westworth recovered a fumble on a kickoff with a great hustle play. The defense, which only allowed one first down, was led by CJ. Mariotte in the mid­ dle and Aaron Ruder and Mitch Brisboc on the ends. Justin Keeler, Treavor Shannon. Bret Stephens and Max Wilcox also con­ tributed on defense. 3RD & 4th Grade Blue The Hastings 3rd & 4th grade blue team defeated the previously unbeaten Marshall team 19-0 to have their record undefeated at 4-0. The Hastings defense once again domi­ nated play while recording their 4th straight shut out. Outstanding defense players for the day were Casey Shaeffer. Jonny Wright, Veronica Hayden. Josh Cocnen. Bobby Leedy, Beau Rcaser, Ryan McPhail. Devin Fan, Collin Ferguson, Kevin Osterink, Rob Clute, Brennan Prudcn, Cody Gei­ ger and Anthony Veltre. Shaeffer recovered a fumble and Leedy had an interception to lead to the Saxon victory. The offense also had another solid game, quarterback Rcaser led the way with 2 touchdowns, while tailback McPhail chipped in with 1 touchdown and 1 extra point. Playing well for the offensive line were Matt Brewer, Brandon Johnson, Paul Stutzman and John Stanton. 5th & 6th Grade White The 5th and 6th grade white team de­ feated Harper Creek 8-0. The only score came on a 14 yard pass from Brad Hayden to T.J. Steely. Nick McClelland kicked the 2 point conversion. Dustin Bateson, Ryan Burgdord. Daniel Rolusson and Colby Wilcox ran for over 250 yards for the day. Travis Steely had an interception, while Bryce Spurgeon recov­ ered a fumble. A very stingy Saxon defense didn't let Harper Creek cross midfield at all in the second half. Solid defense was played by Loren Smith. Brad Hayden. Na­ than Converse, Josh Lemon. Anthony Makcly, Trevor Heacock. Nick McClel­ land, Aaron Wright. Mark Salski. Zac Jar­ man, Travis Adams. Logan Potter. Tyler Nelson, Nick Eaton, Stuart Goodenough and Luke Scnsmore. Harper Creek had 1 chance to score early but Jimmy Thompson made a touchdown saving tackle and added a 12 yard TD. Garrett Harris also racked up over 60 yards and scored for the Saxons while Tim Watson scored on a 13 yard rush and added the PAT. Greg Wood­ mansee kicked two 2 point conversion. Ryan Cain also added PAT. Outstanding defensive efforts were Dy- BOWLING SCORES Thursday Angels Shamrock 11-5: Coleman’s-Hastings 9.5­ 6.5; Stefano’s Pizza 9-7; Blearn Eaves 9-7; Farmers Ins. 8-4; Cedar Creek Groc. 7-9; Pet World 7-9 B&R Testing b.5-9.5; Richies Koffee Shop 6-6; Hastings Bowl 3­ 13. High Gaines and Series - D. McCollum 178-500; C. Nichols 181; C. Hayward 181; P. McLaughlin 187; E. Hammontree 179; L. Pierson 142; R. Brown 174-437; C. Hurless 132; J. Gasper 173; T. Phenix 174; K. Ward 123; C Barnum 199-551; L. Barnum 192; P. VanOost 150-416; C. Keller 158; C. Cunis 148; T. Daniels 194­ 514; S Snider I6O; J. Madden 178-504; D. Staines 159; T. Pennington 201-548. Harper Creek neve got close again. Also Austin Blair did a great job blocking on of­ fense opening several holes for the backs. 5th & 6th Grade Gold Hastings 5th and 6th grade gold squad was defeated by Lakeview 18-0. The Saxon offense, which had rolled along all year, just could not get untracked against an ag­ gressive Lakeview defense. Though valiant efforts were pul forth by Adam Skcdgcll. Andrew Bolton, Devon Armstrong. Darell Slaughter, Jason Baum and Justin Jevicks. Strong defensive efforts by Dylan McKay, John Olin. Adam Johns. Luke Howell, Mike Purchase and Gage Pederson kept Hastings in the ballgame. Adam Skcdgell had an interception 5th & 6th Grade Blue The 5th & 6th grade blue team ran its’ re­ cord to 4-0 by beating a tough Harper Creek squad 26-0. The defense came up big again, and notched their third shut out game. Top performers on the defense were Tyler RBy with 7 tackles and a fumble ttcovcry. Luke Mansfield with 6 tackles. Carson King and Elhan Angus with 5 each. King lead lhe way on offense with rush­ ing for 160 yards and 2 touchdowns. King had TD runs of 26 and 30 yards, and a 63 yard run which set up a 3 yard TD blast by Trent Brisboc. Dane Schils added to the score with a 8 yard dash. Troy Dailey and Jon Gieslcr combined for the 78 yards on the ground. The offensive line played an excellent game with Pat Crouch. Jake Stockham, Lu­ cas Snyder, Adam Hodges and Brandon Courtney opening holes for the running backs all game. The Blue team also had solid perform­ ances from Cooper Woodward, John Northrop. Steven Franson and Caleb Cuyler. 7th Grade Blue The 7th grade blue was defeated by Ath­ ens 18-6. Scoring the lone touchdown for the blue team was Kenneth Quick on a 6 yard run to lhe right of the end zone. Others having outstanding efforts in the game were Darrin Hoffman, Casey Goode­ nough. Alec Wilcox, Cory Jewett, Eric Haney. Jonathon Mahmat. and AJ Tassos. Dcffensively the blue team was lead by TJ Hoffman and Curtis Cowles. Having an interception was Quick. Leading the team in tackles where Thomas Newton and Josh Jevicks. 7th Grade Gold Hastings gold defeated Union City 54-6. Ricky Mathis scored four offensive touch­ downs. Mathis scores came on a 57, 35, 12 and 6 yard runs, which tallied him to over 178 yards rushing for the game. Kyle McNemy opened up the scoring for the offense with a 30 yard run, and then Ian Cuddahee. Joe Sleevi, Chris Sanders, Jordan Bailey. Carson Letot, Jordan Ram­ bin. Adam Harvath. Jacob Bailey. Dylan Bowman. Patrick Gillespie and Nate Mau­ rer. The defense played with ferocity and te­ nacity in holding Union City with Wood­ mansee. Letot. Watson, Cain. Rambin. Har­ ris. Mathis. Cuddahee and Harvath. Wood­ mansee also have a fumble recovery. PUBLISHER’S NOHCE: ’» Ail real esutr ahertiunj tn Ont newtpaper is wheel to the ? air llouiiag Act and ike MichigM Civil R«hb .Act which collectively nuke it illegal to advertise "any preference. ItmiUhon or dtscnrmtuuon based on race, color, reli­ gion. >ci. Kind>c-p. familial sows, natsorul origin. age <x martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer ence. limitation or dtscrimuwboa ~ Familial sunn includes children under ■he age of 18 living • vth parenti or legal LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Headley and Renee M. Headley (original mort­ gagors) to Metropolitan Capital Group. Inc., a Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 11. 1999 and recorded on Auguat 17. 1999 m Document *1034014 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1999. which was recorded on August 17.1999, in Document *1034015, Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIXTY-FIVE AND 08/100 dollar* ($97,065.08). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 31.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 260 Feet South of the 1/8 Post on the West line of the Southwest 1/4 al Section 31, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, for the point of Beginning: thence East 26 Rods; thence North 12 Rods; thence West 26 Rods; thence South 12 Rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Lil 48025 File *200226459 Cougars (1QH7) Notice of Foreclosure Sate THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard VendeviUe Jr., of 12320 M-89 Hwy.. Plainwell, Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Citizens CreditMion, of 435 S. Westnedge. Kalamazoo, Ml 49007, Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of July. 1998. and recorded m the office of the Register of Deed lor the County of Barry and State ot Michigan on the 30th day of July. 1998, at document no. 1015803 of Barry County Records, on Page* 1-5, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, at the date of this notice, fguprincipal and «atareeL the sum of $13,298.30. And no suit or proceedtog at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. October 31. 2002 at 1:00 pjn. local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction. to the highest bidder or bidder*, lor cash at the Barry County Courthouse. Hasting*. Michigan, that being in the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount du*, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with nterast thereon at 9.50% per annum and al legal coats, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sum or sum* which may be paid by toe undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56’ EAST 876.64 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33’ EAST 1109.94 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 EAST 228.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33 EAST 298.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTHWEST­ ERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY UNE 266.12 FEET ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1969.86 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING NORTH 58 DEGREES 44*30" WEST 265 93 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 915 00 FEET EASTERLY OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE AS MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTH 33' WEST 161.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty days from the date of such sale. By: Gordon C. Miller P28470 Attorney for Mortgagee DRAFTED BY: Gordon C. Miller Early. Lennon. Crocker & Bartosiewicz. P.L.C. 900 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (269)381-8844 Dated September 26. 2002 (10/24) Mortgage Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert R. Lampert, unmarried, to EquiCreat Corporation of Mi. mortgagee, dated November 4. 1999 and recorded December 8. 1999 in Instrument No 1038889. Barry County Records Said mortgage ■s now held by The Bank of New York, acting sole­ ly tn its capacity as Trustee for EQCC Trust 2001 2. by assignment dated and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Fifty and 90/100 dollar* ($37,050.90) including interest at the rate of 8.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise* or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 24. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant North 1152.83 feet from the Southwest Comer of the Northwest 1/4 of said section 5. thence East on line which if extended would go through the center of an existing Garaqe, 116 50 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 12.7 feet, thence East 40 00 feet, thence North 12.7 feet, thence West 40.00 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind th* sale in toe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower Dated: September 12. 2002 GRLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* tor The Bank of New York, acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee for EQCC Trust 2001-2. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231.1503 (10/10) Notice of Mortgage Fyrlwt Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditio ns of a mortgage made by D a vid P. Ktok (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank f/k/a/ Fidelity Saving* Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated Juty 14.1994. and recorded oft July 19. 1994 in Uber 610 on Page 201 in Barry Coun./ Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there -f. claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 62/100 dollars ($72,831.62). including interest al 7.750% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wi 11 ty fo r eclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on October 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and that Part of Lot 11. Pine Point Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 47. described as: Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 11 of toe Recorded Plat of Pine Point Plat. Section 5. Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and Running Thence North 30 Degrees West along the Westerly Une of Said Lot 33 54 Feet to the Northwest comer of Said Lot, thence Northeasterly along toe Northerly Line of Said Lot. 70.63 Feet, thence Southeasterly on an extension Southeasterly of the Easterly Line ot Lot 1 of said Ptat 34 .37 Feet to th* Shore of Pine Lake Number 3 (Said Plat being on the Southerly Line of Said Lot 11) Thence South 70 Degrees 56 Minutes West along the Southerly Line of Said Lot 11 and to* shore ot Lake. 66 Feet to the Place ot Beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s> from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 6003241a. in which case toe redemption period shell be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: September 19.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougers 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farm*. Ml 48025 Fite *200226450 Cougars (10/17) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones, PLC, io attempting to collect a debt and any informa­ tion obtained will bo used for that purpose. Defau't has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell Estey. Jr., a single men. mortgagor, of 6889 Cedar Creek Road. Delton Ml 49046 to Grand Valley Co-op Credit Union, a stale chartered credit union, mortgagee, dated November 22, 2000. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on December 13. 2000. m document number 1052830 Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, interest at the rate of 9.50% per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $50,554.07. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at pubfcc sale to th* highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, October 31, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Hope. Barry County Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Southwest One Quarter. Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the West line of said Section. 459 feet North of the Southwest comer thereof, thence East 197 feet, thence North 321 feet, thence East 1123 feet, thence North 144 feet, thence West 1320 feet, thence South 465 feet to the place of beginning. The property is commonly known as 6889 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, Michigan 49048. Notice is further given that the length ot the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241a, in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of sate. Dated: October 1.2002 GRAND VALLEY CO-OP CREDIT UNION By: MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Mark A. Kehoe 900 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 (1024) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE r Deiautl ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by WAam L. Beachnau and Joann Beachnau (original mort­ gagors) to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7.1994. at recorded on July 18. 1994 in Uber 810 on Page 19 in Barry Couniy Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Chase Manhattan Bank F/K/A Chemical Bank, as Trustee of IMC Hom* Equity Trust 1994-1 under toe pooling and servicing agreement dated a* of November 1. 1994. Assignee by an assignment dated November 18. 1994. which was recorded on May 1.1995, in Uber 629 on Page 228, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTYNINE AND 61/100 dollars ($6,229.61). inducting interest at 11.790% per annum. Under toe power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate of lhe mort­ gaged premise*, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at IO) p.m., on October 24.2002. Said pramtoes are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of block 6 of R J. Grant s Second Addition to to* City, Formerty VMage of Hastings., According to toe recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 ot Plats on Page 16. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys end Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suri* 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200132847 Raptors (1QH0) SUBSCRIBE to The Banner Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 jpl Cable Access Board Meeting Thursday, October 10, 2002 Thornapple Lake Estates 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers (City hall Upstairs) Located on Beautiful Thornapple Lake, a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-Hour Manager • Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 2 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites for Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities Please join us for another able Access Meeting! We had a great turn out last meeting - 25 interested people - and we hope even more of you will come on the 10th! CALL TODAY! 517-852-1514 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd. Hashuille, Ml 49073 Are you interested in being a part of the city of Hastings Cable Access Channel? We’d love your input on: programming ideas - video taping video editing - technical - research - administrative - funding - grant writ­ ing... There are many areas in which we could use volunteers to get involved and have some fun helping to make our city of hastings Cable Access channel a stimulating and informative choice! If you are interested in getting involved please join us on October 10th or call Shirley Bachelder at Hastings City Hall 269-945-2468. �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3 2002 Court cases up, expenditures less than budget by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Despite a 50 percent increase in felony cases, the Barry County Trial Court im­ proved public service last year and contin­ ued innovative programming besides pro­ viding timely disposition of cases and keeping expenditures under budget. Circuit Judge James Fisher said in the court sys­ tem’s annual report. An Adult Drug Treatment Court for fel­ ony offenders, focusing on chronic drunk drivers, has begun, he said in a report to the County Board of Commissioners last week. The Family Division of the Trial Court is continuing to plan for a Juvenile Drug Court. A federal funding grant for the pro­ gram has been denied, but state funding is expected to make the program possible. Fisher said the Juvenile Drug Court may be able to get underway “within the next two to three months.” All divisions of the court had expendi­ tures less than budget, which resulted in a savings of $127,467, Fisher said. A total of $2.19 million of revenue was collected by the court system. He placed the value of community serv­ ice work completed by people on probation at more than $100,000, which doesn't show up in the budget. The community service work primarily involved maintenance work around the Courthouse campus, the jail, animal shelter and Charlton Park. A substantial increase in the Circuit Di­ vision’s caseload last year was noted by Fisher. “There were 295 more cases filed in 2001 than in 2000, and new filings totaled 1,411.” The increase is significant because about half were felonies, which puts "pressure on our budget because of the necessity of pay­ ing for court-appointed attorneys for a lot of those people, and it has spin off effects for the sheriff, prosecutor and other parts of county government." he said. “One thing that kind of bothers me is I've read in lhe paper two or three times in the last three months that there is more crime in Barry County, and that’s really not a conclusion you can draw from those sta­ tistics. All it means is that we’ve got more cases. I don't know whether the crime has increased or decreased, you'd have to ask the sheriff that question. The fact that wc have more cases does not mean there’s more crime. There arc changes in the laws that have affected the number of felonies. Fisher told the County Board. For example, in drunk driving cases lhe law now requires counting prior offenses “toward a third felony conviction, which weren't counted before, and that accounted for some increase in our felony caseload, an increase of about 30 cases.” he said. Other reasons for more cases may be policy changes in the prosecutor’s office because of a new prosecutor taking office in 2001. Fisher said. “We have had an increase in Metham­ phetamine cases, and I think the police and the prosecutor have made quite a dent in that area lhe last several months...Maybe the police have done a better job of track­ ing down criminal activity and bringing charges against people. I don't know what the reasons arc (for the increased caseload). All 1 can tell you is that we’ve handled the Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! LIQUIDATION SALE. NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. 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Fisher also noted “the National Center for State Courts completed a follow-up evaluation of the Barry County Trial Court in 2001. which concluded that the Barry County Trial Court remained a leader in providing improved court services to the citizens of Barry County. "That report prompted the Michigan Su­ preme Court to send a letter to Governor Engler a couple of months ago asking that the Legislature adopt some changes in the law to allow other local courts to adopt the type of structure and administration that has been utilized in Barry County and the other demonstration Trial Courts." he told the County Board. Fisher has recently testified in Lansing about the benefits of the Trial Court sys­ tem. The Trial Court project consolidates cir­ cuit. district and probate courts into a single trial court system, sharing caseloads, pro­ moting efficiency by eliminating backlogs and reaping financial benefits. ’ County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James complimented local judges for their cooperation in working together to improve the court system for citizens. Currently, the new Adult Drug Treat­ ment Court in the Circuit Division has 28 participants, and at least 50 participants are expected in the future. The program started last year and “is a more intensive probation program empha­ sizing treatment rather than incarceration for nonviolent felons with substance abuse issues,’’ the Trial Court’s written annual re­ port said. Goals of the program include “increased abstinence among chronic drunk drivers and a reduction in the number of crashes involving drunk drivers.” A grant request of $300,000 has been sought for three years of program funding, but to date only $45,000 for one year has been authorized. The local court intends to continue the program without state funding if necessary, “but treatment and monitoring services will not be at desirable levels with­ out further funding," the report said. The State Court Administrator’s office has recently told Fisher that another $60,000 grant will be awarded for the Adult Drug Court next year. Regarding the proposed Juvenile Drug Court, the state has awarded about $140,000 to fund the program during the 2003 fiscal year. A threc-year federal grand for $525,000 was denied. “There will be a requirement for some local funding to accept this (state) grant and the Trial Court is currently exploring ways to collaborate on the operation of both drug courts in an effort to maximize the services available to the public,” the report said. In lhe District Division of the county court system, the caseload jumped by more than five percent last year to 11.197 cases. Excluding traffic tickets, the District Division had 4,406 new cases last year, an increase of 414 cases or more than 10 per­ cent, the report said. “New felony cases increased by 189 cases, or 58 percent. Misdemeanors de­ clined by 153 cases. Criminal cases com­ prised 38 percent of the new filings in 2001. Civil cases increased substantially, rising from 719 to 1,066, a 48 percent in­ crease. In the Family Division of the Trial Court, the caseload was about the same last year as in 2000. “Total new filings rose from 932 to 936, but juvenile cases decreased from 592 to 538.” There was a 28 percent decline in ne­ glect and abuse cases last year. “While the total delinquency cases have declined, a trend toward more assault types of behavior continued,” the report said. “The Child Care Fund, which funds outof-home placements for children and some special in-home programs, was under budget for the third straight year," the re­ port said. “A large part of the success in controlling Child Care Fund expenses re­ sults from several programs the Family Di­ vision has instituted to reduce the number of children placed outside of their homes...Additional savings result from the Youth Services Bureau and Wraparound programs.' Fisher said Judge Richard Shaw and Di­ visional Administrator Bob Nida have im­ plemented programs over the years that re­ duce the number of kids who have to be placed outside their homes and that has re­ sulted in savings of more than a half mil­ lion dollars. Friend of the Court, which investigates and makes recommendation to the court on child custody, parenting time and child sup­ port. had 3,712 open cases (involving about 7.000 families) at the end of 2001. Total support collected was about $8.5 million, including more than $427,000 collected for the state. “A substantial part of the work of the Friend of lhe Court is to meet with parties, try to mediate disputes (conciliation) and to See COURT CASES, page 17 ....................... . =====sg= i .l'..llgy.i POLICE f BEAT: Meth lab confiscated by troopers ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Michigan Slate Police trooper following up on a drug tip Sept. 26 found a methamphetamine cooking operation in the 11000 block of Saddler Road Sept. 26. The subsequent 10-hour investigation involved four agencies and produced four sus­ pects who have not yet been charged in connection with lhe operation, which trooper Sandra Larsen called "very dangerous.” “I was flagged down by a concerned citizen who said there was a meth lab in a car in the area," Larsen said. "I located it parked at 11915 Saddler Road, but there was nothing in the car though lhe back seat was down and I could smell a chemical odor.” Larsen then contacted three suspects inside a trailer al the address, obtained a search warrant and the potentially lethal, red phosphorus lab was dismantled, she said. “They were in the process of cooking." said Larsen, adding that she was assisted at the scene by the West Michigan Enforcement Team of Grand Haven, which seized the cooking equipment and chemicals. "They (suspects) had thrown it under a bed. probably when I first showed up." said Larsen. "We’re all lucky it didn’t blow up. Red phosphorus is very dangerous. We think they were about two hours into it." Larsen said the entire investigation was very costly to the public due to the overtime police hours involved, the cost for a hazardous materials handling company to dispose of lhe chemicals and the number of agencies involved. “It can cost over $2,000 per lab to clean up." she said. Law secretary accused of embezzlement HASTINGS - A secretary employed at Depot Law Offices since last March has been charged with one misdemeanor count of embezzling between $200 and $1,000. accord­ ing to a report by the Hastings City Police Department. Janet Marshall. 47. of Prairieville Township, was arraigned on the charge Sept. 23 in Barry County District Court when an Oct. 22 pretrial hearing was set. She is free on $100 personal recognizance bond. “It probably started coming up missing around the first of April." said Pennock. “I was notified on Aug. 21 and by Sept. 12,1 had enough evidence to seek a warrant. She started working there around the end of March and that's about when the money started coming up missing.” If convicted, Marshall could be sentenced to up to one year in jail. Police investigate stolen truck report HASTINGS - A 1988 pickup truck that turned up missing from an alley in the 100 block of West Court Street Sept. 27 was recovered in Carlton Township two days later by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said the truck, owned by a Nashville man, reportedly was not locked when the vehicle was taken sometime between 9 p.m. and 1:15 a.m. The truck was not damaged and the keys were found inside. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Rosenberg pleads to weapons charge HASTINGS - Convicted cocainc dealer Timmy Allen Rosenberg. 36, of Hastings, who was set to be tried Sept. 30 on drugs and weapons charges accepted a plea agree­ ment from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, according to the Barry County Clerk’s Office. Rosenberg entered a no contest plea in Barry County Circuit Court last week to one weapons charge for having an illegal bludgeon in his home June 6 when Michigan State Police troopers executed a search warrant at his home. Police also found the prescription drug Xanax, which had not been prescribed to Ro­ senberg. In exchange for his no contest pleas to both charges. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz has agreed to dismiss the remaining charges of delivery and manufacture of co­ caine, possession of marijuana and the habitual offender notice, which could have landed Rosenberg in prison for a maximum life term. Also in exchange for his plea, Cruz has agreed to dismiss one count of malicious de­ struction of property for allegedly crashing his truck into the garage of a Hastings home in 2000. and an additional count of illegally possessing Xanax. He is set to be sentenced on the convictions Oct. 10 at 8:15 a.m. in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court. Rosenberg also is set for a December trial on a first degree rape charge. Man held on domestic violence charges MIDDLEVILLE - An intoxicated Middleville man who reportedly terrorized his family Sept. 25 was arrested on one count of domestic violence by the Barry County Sheriffs Office. The man's wife reported that he was intoxicated and became irate when she refused to have sex with him. at which time he began accusing her of having an affair. Deputies reported the man then went to the kitchen, threw a crock pot, old. valuable dishes, salt and pepper shakers, drinking glasses and eggs from the refrigerator on the floor, ripped the telephone from the wall and smashed it and later pushed her into the bath tub. He also reportedly threw numerous punches at the woman’s head, called his wife and 13-year-old daughter names at;d struggled with his 12-ycar-old son. The woman said her husband has also threatened to kill her and his own mother, deputies reported. “He made statements that he would kill her. slash her tires, cut up the pool with a chain saw and that her brakes might fail one day," police reported. “She also stated that he made one statement to his mother that he wasn't sure who he’d rather kill, her or his wife.” The 37-ycar-old man registered a .09-pcrccnt bodily alcohol content. He is free on bond awaiting an Oct. 22 pretrial hearing in Barry County District Court. Nashville man steps on woman’s stomach NASHVILLE - An intoxicated 45-year-old Nashville man was arrested Sept. 29 on a domestic violence charge after he allegedly grabbed his live-in girlfriend around the throat while she was on the telephone. Michigan State Police trooper Brad Martin reported the man is also accused of shov­ ing the woman off the couch, pushing her to the ground and then stepping on her stom­ ach. The man was lodged in the Barry County Jail and arraigned on the charge Sept. 30 in Barry’ County District Court. Johnstown motor vehicle break-in reported JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A woman in the 5000 block of Lacey Road reported Sept. 24 that someone had broken into her car and taken her checkbook sometime on Sept. 19. according to a preliminary report. Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched to investigate the incident, though no information was available before press time Wednesday. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3. 2002 - Page 17 Judge Fisher issues temporary restraining order against Ameritech by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Circuit Court Judge James H. Fisher has issued a temporary restrain­ ing order preventing SBC Ameritech from filing a request with the Michigan Public Service Commission to seek a tariff charge (of about 10 cents) on every wireless call received by emergency 911 dispatch cen­ ters in the state. Emergency dispatch centers would have to pay the per call tariff, if approved. Fisher issued the order Monday and said this week that he has scheduled a 9 a.m. October 14 hearing on the issue. At that time. Fisher said he will make a decision whether to convert the temporary restrain- ing order into a preliminary injunction to block Ameritcch s request. Barry County s Central Dispatch (91 Ij Board and the Michigan Communications Directors Association (MCDA) sought the temporary restraining order and prelimi­ nary injunction against Ameritech to pro­ tect taxpayers from increased costs to oper­ ate emergency dispatch centers. The County ’s 911 Board and MCDA also believe a tariff is not necessary be­ cause they claim a funding mechanism al­ ready exists in the stale's Wireless Sur­ charge Funds to provide Ameritech with funds it needs to upgrade equipment re­ quired by the U.S. Federal Communica­ tions Commission. Ameritech denies that it is eligible to receive those funds. Ameritech claims, in its legal brief op­ posing the temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, that MCDA and the Central Dispatch Board s suit against Ameritech should be dismissed because Barry s 5th Judicial Circuit Court ‘lacks ju­ risdiction over this action.” Attorneys for Ameritech believe the Michigan Public Service Commission should have jurisdic­ tion. Ameritech attorneys also contend MCDA and the County Dispatch Board have not established "that injunctive relict, is warranted or appropriate, and in particu­ lar. have not established a likelihood of success on the merits or that they will suf- Everyday heroes still sought The deadline has been extended for nominations for the first annual ‘Everyday Heroes Community Service Awards.” Nominations will be accepted through next Tuesday. Oct. 8. The Volunteer Center of Barry County and Barry County United Way will be host­ ing the awards Wednesday. Nov. 6 at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. MainStrect Savings Bank is sponsoring the event. Nomination forms are available at MainStreet Savings Bank. Barry County Red Cross, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Barry Couniy United Way/Voluntcer Center of Barry County. Thomapple Aris Council. Thomapple Manor. Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, the Delton Library, the Middleville Village Hall and the Nash­ ville Village office. Forms can also be downloaded from the Volunteer Center web site, www.voluntecrbany.org. Categories include Lifetime Achieve­ ment Award. Innovative Spirit Award. Youth 18 or Younger. Adult 19-55. Adult 56 and Over. Youth Service Club or Civic Organization. Adult Service Club /Civic Organization. Law Enforcement. Fire­ fighter. EMT/ Paramedic. Educator. Envi­ ronment. Arts in Service. Family, and Cor­ poration or Business. Send nominations to: Volunteer Center of Barry County. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 300. Box 644. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Win­ ners will be announced the night of the ceremony. The three top nominees as deter­ mined by review panels will be invited to attend the event. COURT CASES, Continued from Page 16 make recommendations for disposition to the court." the report said. Last year. 602 new divorce and paternity cases were sent to conciliation, and in 81 percent of these cases the panics were able to work out their differences with the help of trained Friend of the Court staff. “The conciliation services arc invaluable to the court and the parties involved, be­ cause without them the court would be overwhelmed with hearings in cases which were able to be resolved with the help of the trained facilitators from the Friend of the Court. This benefits all cases, since it enables the court to utilize its resources (court time, etc.) where they are truly needed.” the report said. “Another very important benefit of this service is allowing parents the opportunity to work out their differences in a non-adversaria) setting, fostering long-term coop­ eration for the benefit of their children." OPEN HOUSE SUN. Nashville • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End OCT. • 2-4 PM From downtown Hastings South on M !7 to East on Marshall St to MBRSHMl ST. • HiSTINCS AFFORDABLE CITY 702 E. The life of a butterfly Central Elementary second-graders enjoyed taking part in an educational skit presented by Ann Cherry recently the students were able to go through the life cy­ cle of the butterfly as Mrs Cherry narrated. The students shown here are portray­ ing full-grown butterflies and are looking for food. TMC-153 • Hastings - Wei kept 1-1/2 story home with extra large garage Nee comer lot Newer furnace, hot water heater, and electrical AH appkcances stay sove. refrigerator, washer, dryer. Ths house s newlywed ready Doni wait cal now 694.900 Keep your friends ore relatives informed. Send them The Hastings BANNER K’ZOO & BC CONVENIENT Can945-9554 to Subscribe. Schools - Roing bmkfcng sites with features Health HUNTER’S DREAM TMV-522 - Johnstown Twp.. Detton-KeHogg Schools PAR­ CEL E- 63*- rofcng aces 15*/- acres pmes and hardwoods pond and bac» waters d Mud Lake, off paved road and seller to deed 3 splits to buyer New Price 1180,000 We Make.. LARGE PARCEL TMV-556 • Maple Grove IWp.. Maple Valley Schools. 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Broadway (M-37) • Hastings Institute for Learning in Retirement SCHEDULE OF FALL TERM CLASSES - 2002 Delton Other • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Fcl]>ausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Lake Odessa • Spccdwav • Lakc-0 Shell • Carl's Market Gun Lake Freeport 624,150 657,750 Pax 2W-MB-OS24 OFFICES LOCATED on M-43 HIGHWAY L & J's Our Village General Store Pareel H Cloverdale Rd.. 3.7W- acre budding site, trees.......... Parcel I CtovwJate Rd. 17*/- acre budding ste bees ... www.trademarkrealty.com J-Ad Graphics • Cloverdale General Store • Banficld General Store • Gillett's Bait & Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc.. Dowling • Goldsworthys. Inc.. Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein's Food & Beverage • Fine Lake Party Store Dept approved primary and reserve septic sites Se«er to State Certify Stake Survey, county and state driveway permt. land divide to county'state approval 66Hghwayand Cloverdale Road frontages Parcel A M-66.37* -m:, . woods. pond<f ?.... 6124350 Parcal B M-66.31W- acm w2 spMs by nghf 8100,700 Parcel C M66.26*7- acre buitag site........ 621.000 Parcel 0 M-66.2 5*'-acre budding sue 01400 Parcel E M-66 4 Cloverdale Rd.. 2SW- acre . baking site..................................... 01.000 Parcel F Cloverdale Rd. 8+/- acre buMng site, trees, pond 633,600 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 990 Hastings • Penn-Ncuk Gifts • Plumb’s • R & J’s • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Superette Market Willem Charon. MCDA president and Ionia County 911 director, has attested that emergency 911 dispatch centers in lhe state "have scarce public resources and have not budgeted tor .Ameritech's proposed tariff." In an affidavit, Charon said. “...I am ulti­ mately responsible for the budget of the Ionia County 911 Center and I can attest that this operation has not budgeted for such a tariff and that to fund such a tariff would impose a budgetary hardship on our operations, since scarce public funding for local services like 911 already strains our center’s ability to keep up with changing technologies, particularly the technology that is necessary to provide global position­ ing to wireless 911 calls." Attorney Van Essen said one possible explanation as to why Ameritech wants a tariff rather than a share of the state’s Wire­ less Surcharge Fund is that a tariff would grant "more than 100 percent reimburse­ ment for its compliance costs...where indi­ rect costs arc probably allowable as well as gross overpayments due to conservative es­ Dw Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations... • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Prcss timates of resulting revenue." Ameritech attorneys contend MCDA and the County 911 Board have a "grossly ex­ pansive view” of that issue and arc ignoring "the plain language of the statute, the legis­ lative history of the 911 Act and controlling federal law . Ameritech is a traditional landline tele­ phone company and consequently is not eligible to benefit from the Wireless Sur­ charge Fund "because it docs not transmit voice and data communications via radio frequency or channel." according to the company’s attorneys. Barrv County 911 Director Charles Nystrom said this week, “we’re not trying to take money away from Ameritech" by op­ posing the tariff. He called the legal battle “a friendly law ­ suit” with an objective of convincing Ameritech to use the funding mechanism that’s already in place through the Wireless Surcharge Fund ratner than charge a tariff to emergency dispatch centers for every cellular call received. "We’re not trying to hurt them. We just don’t want people to pay additional money when the fund already exists. "Wc are focused on the people we serve, and that's the public." Nystrom said. Large metropolitan areas, such as De­ troit, would be hit especially hard because they receive about 150,000 cellular calls a month, he has said. ter immediate and irreparable harm if an in­ junction docs not issue." Responding to those charges from Amer­ itech. attorney Douglas Van Essen, repre­ senting MCDA and the County Dispatch Board, said in a legal brief that his clients have established irreparable harm, if an in­ junction is not issued. • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weiek’s F<xxi Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappons Quick Mart 1) Italian Renaissance Thursday. October 3, 10. 17 & November 7 10 am-Noon $10 Contrast the Italian Renaissance with the Medieval period of European history that preceded it. Examine die art. architecture and literature of this time period that illustrates the changing attitudes of life and man. 2) Relative Research - Beginning Genealogy Monday, October 14. 28, November 11. 18 1-3 pm $15 Learn how to use Family Group records. Pedigree Chart and more to uncover and record your ancestry. 3) Music Appreciation Tuesday. October 15-December 10 3-5 pm $25 Join local classical buff. David Young, as you explore some of the best classical music and composers throughout the ages. 4) Church & State: Friends or Foes Wednesday. November 6, 13. 20. 27 1:3O-3:3O p.m. $10 Discuss the relationship between religion and government. Rev. Michael Anton will trace the historical and contemporary context of democracy and Christianity and why this continues to be a source of conflict for many. 5) Handwriting Analysis Thursday. November 14 3-5 pm $5 What does your handwriting really tell about you? Bring along a pen and find out in this fun and interesting workshop taught by handwrit­ ing analyzer. Sue Rathe. All classes are held at KCC Fehsenfeld Center located at 2950 West M-179 Highway just west of downtown Hastings. Registration forms are available on site or by calling 948-9500, ext. 2642. These classes are open to adults age 50 and older. Fehsenfeld Center 2950 W. M-179 Hwy. Hastings, MI 49058 w w w.kellogg.cc.mi. us �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 3 2002 Gun Lake Band continues casino fight, from page 1 literally keeping to<»d out ot the mouths ot people in this area who badly need good­ paying job1* requisites ot placing a casino on the prop­ dian tribes were granted compacts without ot citizen and government groups support erty . completing the process ot having their the lands bring taken into trust. .Among lands put into trust. those listed were Friends of the Gun laikc Sprague also said the gover­ I he 1‘<SS Indian Gaming Regulatory Act local revenue-sharing tor says that it a state refuses to negotiate- in "The governor and the state of Michigan Indians, the W av land Township Board, the schools, tire and police protection and local good taith with a federally recognized In­ have been fully award that we arc nearing city ot Allegan, the Kalamazoo County eC'-nomie development “ dian tribe to establish a casino, the tribe completion of the lengthy federal process Chamber of Commerce, the Kalamazoo may have a federal court compel the state wc started with the Bureau of Indian Af­ fairs to acquire trust lands." Sprague said ( onvention and Visitors' Bureau, the Gun "This decision by lhe appeals court creates Chamber nor is preventing \ lawsuit tiled in 2lNN> in federal district court in Grand Rapids by the tribe con­ to enter into negotiations. tended that federal law compels the state to Thus, in the 2000 lawsuit, the Gun Lake negotiate with the tribe tor a .ompact. Such 1 nbc requested that the federal court, under an obviously a compact. the guidelines of the Gaming .Act. force standard.” ;r agreement, is required in or­ of Commerce, the Wayland ( hamber of Commerce, the Dorr Business Association, the Michigan Building and der tor the tribe to operate a full-scale Michigan to begin negotiations for a com­ Sprague said the tribe is "consulting with (I lass ' i Las \ cgas-stvlf casino that would pact. The federal district court denied the our attorney s about a possible appeal to the United States Supreme Court." include slot machines, roulette, craps, bac­ Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Plainwell unfair and blatant double­ Trades Council. th< International Brother­ hood ot Electrical Workers, the Interna­ tional Brothcrho.>d ot Operating Engineers, carat and other games W ithout a compact, tribe s request to force the stale into nego­ This past June, the National Congress of the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Michi­ the tribe .could be eligible tor a Class 2 li­ tiations. ruling that the Gaming Act re­ American Indians passed a resolution in that allows poker, blackjack and quires that tribes must have jurisdiction support ot the Gun Lake Tribe’s applica­ gan and the Allegan Area Cinmber of Commerce. bingo games, but would not be able to op­ over Indian lands before the federal court erate a facility on the grandscale hoped tor. can order negotiations. The Gun Lake­ tion tor trust lands. The resolution stated that there are 11 other federally recognized Tribe’s lands arc not yet held in trust, the tribes within Michigan that have land taken cense Plans call tor a lMI.(XM>-square-fool ca­ sino. a tlHi-room hotel and a golf course on court ruled, therefore arc not considered In­ acreage formerly owned by Ampro Indus­ dian lands. tries. Right now that property is being held into trust by the U.S. Dept, of the Interior. Il also said that an environmental assess­ On Sept. 20 the U.S. Court of Appeals ment of the lands has been completed, and that the Minneapolis office of the Bureau of hv PCS Acquisition Co. of Detroit while upheld the lower court ruling, affirming the tribe waits tor the U.S. Department of that "having jurisdiction over land for the the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs, to casino is a condition precedent to negotia­ review of the trust application and has rec­ approve an application made in August of tions and federal jurisdiction." ommended to the Bureau's central office 2fX>l by the tribe to pul the land into trust. The tribe reacted to the ruling by saying Hav mg the land in trust is one ot the pre­ Indian Affairs has completed a preliminary that the application be approved. that in 1998 three other west Michigan In­ The resolution also stated that a number Locally. t|»c Barry County Economic IX vclopmcnt Alliance has been approached by the tribe and informational meetings have been held with tribe representatives regarding lhe possible economic impact of a large Las Vegas-sly Ic casino on Barry County. "We aren’t going to lake the position of whether gambling is right or wrong." Alli­ ance chairman Fred Jacobs said “Il's gone bey ond the point of whether gambling is a moral issue. 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In December of 1998. the Barry County Board of Commissioners passed a resolu­ tion opposing the expansion of casino gam­ bling in Michigan, including the proposed Gun Lake Tribe’s casino. "Such gambling activity has brought devastation to many families in other Michigan counties where it has been intro­ duced." the resolution stated. State Rep. Gary Newell, whose district encompasses Barry County, was among legislators who successfully voted down a Michigan House of Representatives resolu­ tion in September of 2001 that would have authorized Engler to enter into negotiations w ith the Gun l^ike Tribe for a casino com­ pact. State Rep. Patty Birkholz. who won the Republican nomination for state senator in the 24th District, which covers Barry County. was a state representative when the casino vote was taken and led the fight to defeat the resolution. Because her district is predominantly Republican, she is virtuallyassured election in November. Birkholz was quoted in 2001 as saying "people in and outside of my district have been calling me. writing me and emailing me. Anywhere between 95 and 97 percent of the communications I get are in opposi­ tion." Even before the Gun Lake Tribe (for­ mally called the Match-E-Bc-Nash-SheWijjh Band of Potawatomi Indians), was granted official status as a sovereign tribe in August of 1999. the band was embroiled in legal and political battles. The granting of official status was de­ layed nearly a year because lhe city of De­ troit took legal steps Io try and slop the of­ ficial designation, fearing lhe tribe would establish a casino near Detroit and compete with Detroit’s gambling establishments. The way was cleared for the official des­ ignation when the Secretary of the Interior denied Detroit's claim against the tribe. In February of 1999 Sungold Entertain­ ment Group of Vancouver. British Colum­ bia filed suit against the tribe in Eaton County Circuit Court, claiming the tribe had breached a contract it had w ith Sungold to manage a casino. The company also claimed the band fraudulently induced the company to pay money to the tribe. Sun­ gold asked that the tribe pay back some SI.8 million it was given by Sungold. plus $448 million Sungold would have made on the casino deal. The tribe, which entered an agreement with Sungold in 1997 to develop and man­ age a casino, ended its relationship with Sungold in January of 1999. saying the company had made promises to the tribe it did not keep. The tribe argued in court it did not have a formal contract with Sun­ gold. only letters of intent. The circuit court ruled that the tribe's status as a separate na­ tion meant it was immune from civil suits. The ruling was upheld on appeal. 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BE5TJEPM & PATE TQ QUALIFIED BUVEP Call 945-9554 to subscribe. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-10-10.pdf ebcc3c2a3dfc204280d3228b18fd14f4 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRAHV niSCHURCHSI iiaswgs ui «oj*am Carter Lake shows off lore, and site County candidates speak at forum TK girls* cross dynasty over? See Story on Page 3 See Story on Page 5 See Story on Page 12 The Hastings Saxon marching band rated ‘1st’ The Hastings High School Band earned a first division rating for the 19th consecutive year Tuesday eve­ ning at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Marching Festival at Johnson Field in Hastings. In the festival setting all the nine bands were rated against a standard of excellence by three adjudicators in the areas of music, marching and general effect showmanship. A first division rating represents a superior level of achievement. The Saxon Marching Band will par­ ticipate in the Grandville Marching Band Invitational Saturday, Oct. 12, and win appear al the final home foot­ ball game Friday. Oct. 18. All fans of the Hastings musicians arc invitcu to attend. Jaycees planning Masquerade Bal! The Hastings Jaycees will hold a Masquerade Ball for people 21 and older Saturday evening, Oct. 26, at the Hastings Country Chib. The event begins with a cocktail time (cash bar) from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a catered dinner from 6*30 to 8 pan. and dancing and enter­ tainment from 8 to midnight. Dance music will be provided by Sound Ex­ press. Decorations will evolve around a Halloween theme. All proceeds, after expenses, will be used to fund Jaycees* community projects and activities. Tickets for the event are $25 per person in advance and $30 per person at the door. Advance tickets are avail­ able at Thomas A. Davis Jeweler in Hastings or by calling the shop at 948­ 9884; or by contacting Tammy Pool. 517-852-2096 or Stacie Reynolds, 945-4394. Ticketholders also will have a chance to win several “big prizes,” including a men’s or women's Seiko watch, as well as door prizes that have been donated by 23 businesses. ANNER Thursday, October 10, 2002 VOLUME 148, NO. 41 HEWS BRIEFS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 County Board approves no-bid construction work by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Voting 6-2. the Barry County Board of Commissioners is going to allow its con­ struction manager firm. Beckering Advisor Inc. of Grand Rapids, to perform up to $29,175 worth of demolition and structural repair work at the vacant church that is go­ ing to be renovated for a new County Com­ mission on Aging building. No other bids were sought. Beckering was hired for more than $200,000 earlier this year to provide man­ agement services in the construction of the new Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment and COA building projects on the comer of M-43 and Woodlawn in Hastings. The original decision to hire Beckering eliminated the need for a general contrac­ tor. Beckering. with County Board ap­ proval. selects sub-contractors to perform the work on the projects. A clause in the original agreement with Beckering states that “the construction manager shall not. except with the prior written consent of the owner (county), per­ form any portion of the work, but rather the work shall be performed by subcontrac­ tors.” Commissioners Tuesday granted that written permission. Beckering had approached the County Board last month about the possibility of allowing it to perform demolition and structural repair work on a time and mate­ rial basis. In a letter to County Administrator Mi­ chael Brown from the firm’s president. David Beckering, it was noted that the county's architectural firm and Beckering are concerned “about the overall construc­ tion budget" for the COA renovation pro­ ject. “Considering the condition of this build­ ing. and the desired scope of renovation, it will be imporlari to spend the available funds very wisely," Beckering said in the letter. “Beckering Advisor has staff avail­ able to perform general trades work includ­ ing demolition, carpentry and millwork. We believe it would be in the owner’s best interest to hire Beckering Advisor on a time and material basis to perform general trades work. “A general trades package would be very difficult for subcontractors to bid in a com­ petitive manner because of the many un­ known factors including concealed condirions inside walls or in tqi attic space, etc. Bidders would be forced to inflate their bids to cover these concealed conditions and that will drastically increase the cost," Beckering said in the letter. See WITHOUT BIDS, page 2 Painting and pumpkins... Katie Reddy is the artist at the face painting booth at S&S Farm Market Pump­ kin World on M- 37 south of Middleville. She is painting a smiling black cat on the cheek of Haley Boger. Pumpkin World is open every weekend this month from 10 a.m. to 5:30 on Saturdays and noon to 4:30 on Sundays. Admission is $3 for children. Adults are free. Youngsters can hear a story, go on a hay ride, get lost in a maze made of bales of straw and visit the petting zoo. Former sergeant accused of stealing from state police by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Two years after the retirement of Michi­ gan Stale Police Sgt. William Gabriel, the former Hastings post officer has been ar­ rested and charged with a four-year felony for allegedly stealing a gun and pilfering other police property, according to court re­ cords. Gabriel, 50. has been charged with one count of larceny in a building for allegedly removing a Hopkins and Allen Arms fiveshot revolver that had been turned into the post April 17. 2000 by the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company to be destroyed. “Gabriel took the handgun, secreted it and removed it from the post," states the Sept. 27 complaint filed by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office in Barry County­ District Court. “This was done without the consent of cither Hastings Mutual or the Michigan State Police.” Hu shot clinics to start Oct. 17 The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold flu shot clinics Thursdays at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall in Hastings from 12:30 to 3*30 p.m., beginning Oct. 17. Area clinics arc as follows: • Commission on Aging, 120 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Monday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. • Hastings Wal-Mart, 1681 W. M­ 43, Tuesday, Oct. 22. from 4 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 5,4 to 7 p.m. • Hastings Fclpausch, 127 S. Michi­ gan, Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. b. from 4 to 7 p.m. • Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St., Delton, Thursday, Oct. 31,9:30 to 11 a.m. • Plumb's Supermarket, 902 W. Slate St., Hastings. Wednesday. Nov. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. Flu shots will be $15 and pneumo­ nia shots arc $25. Medicare B and Medicaid cards will be accepted. For more information please call 616-(269)-945-9516, extension 6, then press 2. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50- Gabriel was arraigned in Barry County District Court Sept. 27 when a $15,000 per­ sonal bond was set. He is scheduled to ap­ pear in court Friday for a preliminary ex­ amination at 10 a.m.. court records show. According to the complaint, the handgun was later discovered at Gabriel’s home in Rochester, Mich., on Nov. 12,2001. “Gabriel purchased and moved to the home... upon his retirement from the MSP in October of 2000," the complaint reveals. Gabriel subsequently relocated to his hometown of Oscoda and his wife. Valori. discovered the handgun at her Rochester home and called police. “Investigation into this matter discovered a patten, of pilfering MSP property." ac­ cording to the complaint. Authorities from the Detroit Metro Post of the Michigan State Police also found a See ACCUSED, page 2 Two county-owned homes to be demolished Pierce Institute hosts artists, brunch Exotic sculpture and mixed media wall hangings by artist Insoon Felch are Leing displayed at the Visitor’s Center ot Pierce Cedar Creek Institute through Sunday Fetch, who moved to the U.S. from South Korea 12 years ago. has a masters in fine art from Western Michigan University She has been showing her work at sev­ eral area galleries and also holding art classes at her Middleville studio A special reception at the institute last Thursday gave visitors a chance to meet the artist and watch a slide show dunng which Felch explained the progression of her art. Those who visit the institute Sunday can enjoy Felch's work, eat brunch from 11:30 a m to 2 p.m , and listen to a presentation by artist Dennis O'Mara called Why Paint Outdoors “ For more information, call the institute at 616/721-4190. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor ’Two homes the Barry County Board of Commissioners purchased two years ago will soon face the wrecking ball. Currently occupied by renters, the homes to be demolished arc located al 329 W. Court St. and 336 W. State St. in Hastings. They arc among the five homes the County Board bought in the spring of 2(MM) as part of a long-range plan for future expansion. Commissioners Tuesday voted 6-2 to have two of the homes torn dow n because they are at the point of needing costly re­ pairs. Commissioners l orn Wing and Tom Wilkinson cast the dissenting votes. Except for the Adrounic House (a bed and breakfast business) all the homes in the block bordered by State Street. South Broadway. West Court Street and Park Street were purchased by the county two years ago for a total of $548,700. The house al 329 W. Court cost $114.000 and the home at 336 W. State was $94,900. The two homes set for demolition “have fallen into such disrepair." but not because the county is al fault. County Administrator Michael Brown told the board. “When we purchased them they were in mediocre. at best, shape." See HOMES, page 2 �£t>t <«* • Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - ' THwrfay- OaoM.IC. 2002 J N€WS bricfsE GFWC scholarship deadline Is Nov. 15 Candidate forum slated for Oct. 25 Nov. 15 is the deadline to apply for a $500 visual arts or. nuning scholar­ ship through the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)-Hastiiigs. Barry County residents of all ages With the Nov. 5 general election ap­ proaching. there will be another candi­ date forum in this area this month. The next First Friday session, scheduled for noon Friday, Oct. 25, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. will feature the two principal candidates 87th District State Repre­ sentative, incumbent Republican 87th District State Representative Gary Newell and Democratic challenger Rebecca Lukasiewicz. The 87th Dis­ trict includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia Cjunty. The First Friday scries will resume at its usual time and place on the first Friday of next month, Nov. 1. Those attending the forum are wel­ come to bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. may apply for a scholarship if inter­ ested in the fields of profes sional nursing or visual arts, said Nan But­ ton. chairwoman of the scholarship program for the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club. Two letters of recommen datton from such persons as a teacher, school counselor or someone in the art and nursing fields are required with the ap­ plication form. A GFWC-Hastings Women's Club member will interview scholarship applicants in person or by phone. The scholarships are renewable each year, but the applicants have to re-apply to be considered. Those interested in obtaining a scholarship application form may call Nan Button at 616-948-2917. Bernard Society to hear author Tbe Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at the Dehon Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. Local author Lee Griffin will talk about her book, “Golden Memories of Kalamazoo and Southwestern Michi­ gan." She will have books available for purchase. The society’s board will meet at 6:15 that same evening. Foundation taking grant applications The Barry Community Foundation is now taking grant applications for the fall grant cycle. Applications are available at the foundation office located on the sec­ ond floor of MainStreet Savings Bank, 629 W. State Street, Hastings, or on­ line at www.barrycf.org. Applications are due in the founda­ tion office by 5 pun. Oct. 15. Grants will be awarded in December, 2002. For more information on grants or the Barry Community Foundation, please visit the foundation web site, www.barrycf.org or call (616) 945­ 0526. Council to meet in closed session At the request of Mayor Frank Campbell, the Hastings City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in City Hall Coun­ cil Chambers to consider going into closed session for the purpose of dis­ cussing pending litigation. For additional information, call the city clerk at 945-2468. Bowens Mills host to Civil War Days The sights and sounds of the War Between the Stales will come alive at Historic Bowens Mills from noon to 5 р. m. both Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, as the "It’s Cider Time Fes­ tival* series will continue with its an­ nual Civil War Days and Living His­ tory encampment. This year’s event will be co-spon­ sored by Michigan Soldiers' Aid Soci­ ety and the 2nd Kentucky, CSA. Mor­ gan's Artillery/39th Tennessee Mounted Infantry. A battle will take place at 3 p.m., along with military and civilian demonstrations both days. There will be many unscheduled ac­ tivities both days, such as croquet. с. lsscs for the public and re-enactor children in the school house, cooking demonstrations, woodworking demon­ strations and many other activities. The "Its Cider Time Festivals" are each Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The gate fee for adults is $5. Children 5 to 15 years old is 52. We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on Highway M-43 Legislative Coffee to resume Oct. 14 The Legislative Coffee series will resume st 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at the County Seat Restaurant, corner of Church and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. State Senator Joanne Emmons; State Representative Gary Newell; RickTreur, representing US. Repre­ sentative Vem EhlciS, and Greg Moore representing U.S. Representa­ tive Nick Smith will be present to lake up any issues the public might wish to discuss. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators specific feedback on issues discussed. The monthly Legislative Coffees are sponsored hy the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. All Barry County citizens are welcome to attend. Showcase to have country and gospel An evening of country and gospel music featuring Homer Jones and Dave Dickerson will be presented at the Musicians’ Showcase at 6:30 pm. Thursday, Oct. 10 at the State Grounds Coffee House in Hastings. Both artists are veterans of many years in music and have released nu­ merous albums. Their products will be available at the concert. Jones is from Lake Odessa and Dickerson hails from Potterville. Both have performed at Hastings Summer­ fest and previous Showcases. There is no admission charge for the concert, although a free-will offer­ ing will be received for the two musi­ cians. Stale Grounds Coffee House is lo­ cated at 108 E. State St. Leadership group receives grant Leadership Barry County has re­ ceived a $12,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation. The grant will assist the leadership group in paying staff costs. Leadership Barry County is de­ signed to enhance leadership skills for individual growth, organizational im­ provement and increased community effectiveness. Participants will have opportunity to understand shared lead­ ership and leadership styles, gain knowledge and understanding of the community, learn how to affect public policy, understand how to function in changing organizations and compre­ hend political and financial structures of the community. The program, now located in the chamber offices on State Street in Hastings, is run through a partnership between Barry County Extension, the Barry County Area Chamber of Com­ merce, Kellogg Community College, and the Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation/Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Enrollment is under way for the 2003 Leadership program. Cost is $275 per person, which includes all workshop materials, travel expenses, overnight lodging, meals, and resource people. Partial scholarships and pay­ ment plans are available. The program will begin with a weekend retreat at the Pierce Cedar Creek institute Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Sub­ sequent sessions will be Feb. 11 from 4-9 p.m., Feb. 27 from 4-9 p.m., March 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to enroll, call the chamber at 269/945-2454. HOMES Continued from page 1 Delton royalty Dustin Healey and Jennifer Glenn show off their smiles and their crowns as Del­ ton' s nomecoming king and queen during halttime of the Panther football game against Galesburg. (Photo by Linda Boyce) WITHOUT BIDS, Beckcring’s rates arc $33 per hour for a carpenter. $25 per hour for a laborer. Mate­ rial will be provided at “at cost.” and over­ head and fee charges are 10 percent of the total cost. Once Beckcring’s crew finishes, the rest of the renovation work for the new COA building will be handled through the bid­ ding process. County Board Vice Chairman Sandy James said after the meeting. “Beckering has a crew of his own that specializes in demolitions, and we thought that could be a cost (savings) factor if things were remov.d carefully so that the true exposure to the building was there for the bid process - so when someone bid they really knew what they were getting into,” said James, who also heads the board’s Facilities and Property Committee. Commissioners Tom Wilkinson and Tom Wing voted against allowing the Beckering firm to perform work at the COA site. After this week’s meeting. Wilkinson said he voted no because Bcckering’s pro­ posal “is a non-competitive bid. h’s basi­ cally a cost plus 10 percent, which guaran­ tees him a profit of 10 percent over and above. It’s probably a higher bid than any­ body in Barry County would have made. “The only cap that he has is $29,000 that was in a guess budget. It wasn’t an accu­ rate, calculated budget...Just a guess. It says up to ($29,175). but you can be sure they will spend the whole $29.000...Basically, it’s a blank check for $29,000 because they can say what work needs to be done... Ifs just a matter of principle. Now, if you put it up for bid, maybe someone would bid cost plus nine percent or 10 bucks per hour in­ stead of $25 or $33.” Wilkinson said. cont. from page 1 Wing, after the meeting, said he voted no against the Beckering proposal “because there’s not enough difference in cost be­ tween a new and used COA building...” He indicated a preference to build a new COA structure “rather than try to rehab an old building that’s still going to be an old building...We would have been better off to demolish that and start over. 1 just wanted to make that point.” David Beckering told the County Board this week that because the COA renovation project has “a tight budget” his firm will try “to keep those (hidden) costs to a bare minimum as best as we can so you don’t gel nailed with a bunch of other stuff in the long run.” He joked with the board that his firm would be doing “the grunt work to get ready for the subs (subcontractors). That’s the idea behind this whole thing is to get ready for that so other people can inspect the building, sec what it’s going to be. see what they are going to have to work with after some of this hidden stuff is out of the way.” Wing asked if it would be possible to keep the entire renovation cost under $400,000. “I felt the squeeze immediately,” Beck­ ering responded. “That’s what I’m trying to do is to come up with ways to help...” In response to Commissioner Jim French. Beckering said the COA renova­ tion will start “real soon.” The foundation for the new Health De­ partment building is nearly complete. ACCUSED, continued from page 1 single edged-knife with a four-inch blade in a leather sheath inside an MSP evidence bag with the handgun. They also found his Michigan State Po­ lice badge and identification which he had reported lost or stolen on Sept. 17, 2000. just one month before his retirement. Authorities say the items are to be turned in upon retirement. “They were found in a jewelry box Gab­ riel had been attempting to secure and re­ move from the house during the investiga­ tion,” investigators said. F/Lt. Greg Krusinga, commander of the Hastings Post, declined to comment for the record on the matter when contacted by the Banner shortly after the incidents were re­ ported. When contacted about Gabriel’s arrest Wednesday, Krusinga said only that he was not authorized to answer questions about the matter other than to confirm that Gab­ riel worked in Hastings and retired in 2000. He referred questions to the investigating officer. D/Sgt. Garry Gray, at the Detroit Metro Post of the Michigan State Police. The complaint aga-nst Gabriel outlines “an unusual collection of MSP equipment and clothing” found at the Rochester home, including three wooden riot batons, two gas masks, one pack of replacement gas mask filters, one leather detective’s holster, one new pair of Thorogood shoes and one new pair of boots, two 15-round ammo maga­ zines, five nylon magazine pouches, two leather handcuff cases, one leather baton pouch, one leather CS gas pouch, one leather, double magazine pouch and one. metal prep radio carrier. Gabriel had 21 years experience with the Michigan State Police when he transferred to the Hastings post in 1998 to fill a va­ cancy left by the retirement of Mike Haskamp. While in Hastings, he was responsi­ ble for the properly room, among other du­ ties. His bond condition states that Gabriel, who has three children, is not Io have con­ tact with Valori Gabriel, except in the mat­ ter of child visitation, as long as he docs not engage in harassing, intimidating, threatening or assaultive bchav ior. Prior to joining the Hastings Post. Gab­ riel worked as a state fire marshal, coordi­ nated Operation HEMP and assisted with homicide investigations. At that time, he and Valori lived in Grand Ledge. After joining the state police in 1977, Gabriel worked at the Romeo, Detroit free­ way. Rockford and Lansing posts. He worked as a uniform sergeant at the Bridge­ port Post in 1991 and was then reassigned to the Drug Enforcement Unit as a detec­ tive sergeant in the thumb area. As a member of the stale police intelli­ gence unit in Lansing, he helped to coordi­ nate the Operation HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting) program from 1992 to 1994. Du.ing his tenure, Gabriel helped to solve a 1988 double homicide case in Oke­ mos. 1 he perpetrator was eventually identi­ fied. prosecuted and convicted He also worked with Hillsdale authori­ ties on the high profile case of David Davis, who attempted to make his wife's murder look like an equestrian accident. In­ vestigators later learned that Davis had used an animal tranquilizer to kill his wife, then later fled the slate. He was later lo­ cated and convicted. Gabriel grew up in Saulte Stc. Marie and in Oscoda. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine. William Gabriel The home at 336 W. State has major window problems. Both homes have a problem with bats, and Brown said a com­ pany recommended by the local health de­ partment said it couldn’t do anything about the bat problem unless the county spent money to seal the homes, which would probably mean new siding. The health de­ partment had notified the county that it needs to do something about the bat prob­ lems, and Brown said he is concerned about the safety and liability of those homes as they exist. “We are not demolishing these houses because of bats. That’s one of the multiple problems," stressed County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James. One of the homes also needs a roof and one has serious plumbing problems. A porch on one home cither has to be tom down or replaced. Brown said. As opposed to putting thousands of dol­ lars into the two structures, Brown said his recommendation is to tear them down for safety reasons. During discussion. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson said he has never seen a cost breakdown to show profit and loss on those buildings. Brown offered to prepare a writ­ ten report and said the five homes bring in about $35,000 per year in rental income. Property taxes are between $12,000 to $15,000. The property where the two homes arc located will be taken off the tax rolls if the structures are demolished and consequently arc not bringing in any in­ come for the county. The county has transferred a “sizable amount” of rental income into its building rehabilitation fund. Brown said. “The bottom line is that the rent b not high at all” on those two buildings, James said. One apartment is very small, she nosed. “I don’t think we ever bought that prop­ erty to go into the rental real estate busi­ ness, but that the county would have room for future expansion someday,” County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzie said. “I think taking down those houses would be a greater benefit than the loss of whatever revenue we’re making out of them. It doesn’t appeal to me for the county to be renting houses that are not of good qual­ ity." Wing asked how much it would cost to renovate the two houses, and Brown said his ballpark estimate would be “tens of thousands. “In my estimation, I don’t think the ex­ pense to bring up them up to code warrants what we make off them,” Brown said. “If we had got into this to be long term rental landlords that would be another scenario. I don’t believe that was our intent when we purchased those...” Commissioner Claire Tripp noted that a lot of people live in those homes. Brown said he was upfront with the rent­ ers when the county purchased the homes and told them the county didn’t know how long they would keep the structures. Wilkinson said tbe county might want to consider tearing all of the buildings down. “The other possibility is we have some needs for buildings that we have not ad­ dressed...For example for domestic vio­ lence (shelter), for a juvenile detention home...There are a lot of crisbes in this county that are not being addressed that could use those homes,” he said. He stressed several times that he would like to see some written facts pertaining to the costs involved of keeping the homes and wondered if the homes are costing the county more than it is receiving from rent. MacKenzie asked if commissioners wanted Brown to spend time doing a study on the costs, but the matter was dropped. Commissioner Ken Neil said he was in favor of demolishing the two homes be­ cause “we’ll never get the money back from them by repairing them." The two homes “are a hazard to the city and to us,” he said. “I’m not opposed to tearing the rest of them down if that’s where this discussion is going," MacKenzie said. “Maybe the Prop­ erty Committee should look at that... “I’m just proposing some accounting,” Wilkinson said. “People do need housing,” James said. After the meeting, Wilkinson said he voted against demolishing the homes be­ cause “we never have had a proper ac­ counting of the rent and costs of those buildings." He also said the county still doesn’t have a plan for what it is going to do with the 1.7 acres involved with the purchase of the five homes. “We never bought it to be landlords. We bought it to expand county services to the people. I think it’s an excellent spot for a scries of crisis shelters," he said, including places for homeless people to stay. Wing, after the meeting, said he voted not to demolish the homes because “I hadn’t seen the data that suggests this is the thing to do. It seems like we’re demolish­ ing them to take them off the tax rolls. "...If Commissioner MacKenzie has no problem with tearing down the whole block, why didn't we entertain that motion a year ago before we moved part of the county campus a half mile north of the cur­ rent one (where the new health department and Commission on Aging will be located). It's also been discussed that there’s no in­ tention to build any more county buildings in quite awhile." �Tne Hastings Banner - Thursday, October to. 2002 - Page 3 Walkers had to pass over a bridge traversing a small stream with all sorts of in­ teresting creatures in it Former conservancy president Becky Csia was among sev­ eral SWMLC members who traversed the Carter Lake Pre­ serve after Saturday's dedication ceremony Carter Lake can be seen through the trees behind her. Die Craven (background), whose property abuts the pre­ serve. has many stories to tell about those who peopled the preserve in earlier times. Here he and a conservancy member measure the circumference of a landmark tree located on the property since the 1800s. Nature preserve offers haven from modern world by Man McDonough Staff Writer Should we attack Iraq? Is the stock mar­ ket going to plunge even further? Is the West Nile virus going to kill more people? These were questions absolutely no one was thinking about when the 57-acre Carter Lake Preserve was dedicated Saturday. After a short ceremony at which a new sign was unveiled, a contingent of 20-some nature lovers spent two hours tramping the preserve’s marshes, fens, and wooded up­ lands. discussing which of the abundance of plants was native and which was inva­ sive. the circumference bf a giant oak tree, and the name of a tiny green caterpillar dis­ covered lunching on a leaf. The outside world seemed far. far away as Nate Fuller, stewardship specialist with the Southwest Michigan Land Conser­ vancy. led the group past beautiful Carter Lake, a small body of water east of Algon­ quin Lake. “I could go on and on about all the neat things about this preserve.*’ Fuller said. “It’s a real treasure.’’ The conservancy, which acquired the preserve from Tom and Lisa Groos last year, is not just dedicated to preserving open spaces for the future. Fuller said. It also has a mission to protect the qualities that make the properties special natural ar­ eas. “We’ve taken on a commitment to look after the land." Fuller said. In the case of the Carter Lake Preserve, stewardship may include planting more na­ tive prairie grasses and plants, doing some occasional controlled burns to preserve open spaces, and clearing invasive species like autumn olive, a non-native plant that lacks the natural checks and balances of na­ tive species. The spread of autumn olive, found in Pam Larson, development specialist with the SWMLC. enjoys one of the openings in the woodland canopy along the trail overabundance within the preserve, will have to be checked before the plant over­ runs the area. Fuller said. “Feel free to jump on the autumn olive," conservancy development specialist Pam Larson joked after Fuller pushed down one of the bushes with his feet to widen a pathway for walk­ ers. Other non-natural aspects of the land­ scape were pointed out as the group wound its way along an old path formerly used by the Grooscs for cross-country skiing and summer walks. One previous property owner raised pigs on the land. Fuller said, with the result that the understory was •grazed pretty hard." Pines towering above the walkers on the north end of the property were not natural to the area. Fuller pointed out. They may have been planted during the Great Depression, when the govern­ ment was underwriting a tree-planting pro­ gram, he said. Forestry specialist Jim Bruce pointed out that several of the pines were ready for the great pine tree heaven in the sky, which meant that the tree stand might die off naturally, paving the way for native species like oaks and hickories to re­ emerge. Walkers discovered more than one small oak seedling poking up from the ground. Fuller pointed out the presence of little bluestcm. a native prairie grass. Someone explained that the vines a few walkers had nearly tripped over were dew­ berry vines. Flowering dogwoods, wild orchids, and wild bergamot, an herb of the mint family, were gushed over, as was a cluster of milk­ weeds, host to the lustrous monarch butter­ fly. Numerous birds use the area for nesting or a stopover during migration. Fuller said. He’s heard or seen chickadees, bluebirds, sparrows, warblers, kinglets, blue herons, swans, killdcer, and others. “This time of year you may get migrating shore birds,” he said. During a previous visit to the preserve, he said, he spied a pair of great horned owls hooting at each other. A pair of deer also passed by. Two turkeys then made an appearance. A vision rose in Fuller’s mind of the preserve as a sort of Noah’s Ark sav­ ing wildlife for future generations. “To think of having showy orchids in there is marvelous,” conservancy member Emma Pitcher of Kalamazoo said. Retired since 1980 from a position as Dean of Stu­ dents in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago, Pitcher has made a hobby of nature, joining in conser­ vancy projects and writing a column for the Kalamazoo Nature Center. She is a repre­ sentative sample of conservancy members, all of whom have a passion for the out­ doors. “Join us in this labor of love to protect the place wc call home — southwest Michigan," a conservancy brochure im­ plores. “The situation in southwest Michi­ gan and throughout the state is urgent. Natural land is being lost at a rate of nearly double the national average.” Forme- SWMLC president Richard Brewer v role in 1997 that “prior to Euro­ pean settlement, southwest Michigan was a mosaic of oak and pine-oak forest and sa­ vanna, beech-maple forest, prairie, and various kinds of wetlands, from bog to marsh to floodplain forest. With settlement, Nate Fuller, stewardship specialist with the SWMLC. stands in front of a large oak tree that stood when H.G. Carter farmed the property over a cen­ tury earlier (be savannas and prairies were almost im­ mediately plowed, forests were cut, and wetlands were drained." What remained, he said — “the diverse landscape of forest, field and stream that many of us find attractive" — is not origi­ nal, but rather “a human artifact," he said. “Even this pleasant human-produced landscape of woodlots, vineyards, pastures and old fields is in danger of becoming simply a memory as urban sprawl chews away at the land,” Brewer wrote. In 1991 the conservancy was founded with the purpose of preserving as much open space as possible. The group’s goal is to “protect the diversity, stability and beauty of southwest Michigan by preserv­ ing our natural and scenic lands." By ac­ quiring property such as the Carter Lake Preserve and helping landowners put their property into conservation easements, which protect the land from development, the conservancy has saved some 3,000 acres from development over the past 10 years in nine counties in southwest Michi­ gan. “No other organization in our region has shown itself as interested in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life as the con­ servancy." Brewer wrote in 1999. “If there is hope for this place to be better than it is. it will happen through the application of the conservancy’s principles." Ken Kirton. current SWMLC president, said during the dedication ceremony that the conservancy was “tickled that we were able to work with" the Grooscs to establish the Carter Lake Preserve. Peter Ter Louw, executive director of the conservancy, said the preserve is “a gorgeous property." Barry County, home to hundreds of acres of property protected by conservation case­ ments. is “a focus” for the conservancy. Ter Louw said. “Wc have a lot of significant partnerships here." Lisa and Tom Groos (left) are pictured with conservancy President Ken Kirton and Executive Director Peter Ter Louw (right). A new sign marks the entrance to the preserve, located off Indian Hills Drive north of Hastings. Conservancy Executive Director Peter Ter Louw speaks before a crowd of visi­ tors during the dedication of the preserve. Tom Groos, with whom the conservancy worked, was “patient and understanding,” Kirton said — “the perfect donor.” The Grooscs purchased the preserve acreage because they lived in a house next door to the wilderness area. Groos ex­ plained before the ceremony. “We bought it to preserve our view and our serenity.” The couple owned the property for 12 years, during which lime they worked with Bruce to restore parts of the acreage to a pre-settlement stale. When lhe Grooscs moved, lhey couldn’t bring themselves to sell the beautiful wilderness area. “I thought. I can’t bring myself to sell this for development." Groos said. He contacted the conservancy, and eventually papers were drawn up transferring ownership to the SWMLC. “The important thing is it will be pre­ served in its natural state." Groos said. “It won't be developed as so many areas of Barry County are being developed these days." As the conservancy preserves the natural landscape, it also preserves the history of the people who lived in the area. “Old man Carter used to own the whole thing,” Die Craven, owner of acreage bor­ dering the preserve, recalled during Satur­ day’s walk. He was speaking of H.G. Car­ ter, who farmed the land that eventually be­ came the preserve. The Carters, he said, built a roadway through the acreage (still visible, in spite of being taken over for the most part by undergrowth and trees). The family put an orenard on what is now Cra­ ven’s property. Craven said. Those who travel along the current foot trail across a marsh past a giant oak tree to a tree-cov­ ered hill can sec where a hole was dug out where the Carters were going to build a k house, Craven said. After one of the Carter boys fell between a team of horses and a scraper and was killed, the house-building project was abandoned. “Did you ever hear of the Carter snake?” Craven asked as lhe walkers traversed the preserve path. There was a little hollow on property south of State Road near the city limits of Hastings, he said. There gypsies and small circuses would camp. Legend has it that a snake got loose from one of the cir­ cuses. Craven related. In a 1984 edition of the Banner column “From Time to Time,” local historian Es­ ther Walton lakes the story from there. “One of the best stories told about Barry County folks is the story called ‘The Carter Snake Hunt,” Walton wrote. “H.G. Carter first saw the snake in June of 1872” on his farm. Walton reported. It was black without any markings, about five inches in circum­ ference and between 18 and 24 feet long, according to reports of those who’d seen the snake. There were many reported sight­ ings of the very large snake, most within a three-mile radius of Carter’s farm. Walton wrote. “Carter Lake at the turn of the century was a desolate spot where no one cared to enter because of the profusion of natural barriers and the fact that it had nothing much to offer anyway except snakes, liz­ ards. toads, frogs and mosquitoes," Walton wrote. “The lowland was a jumble of tama­ rack swamps. Wild creatures could roam this terrain under the protection of fine natural cover." In 1873. Sylvester Greuscl. head of the Engine and Iron Works in Hastings, de­ cided to launch a snake hunt, Walton wrote. See PRESERVE, page 16 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 LETTERS from our readers Banner is a “serious little paper” To the editor: We are new to Hastings from Wooster, Ohio, and like your serious little paper. 1 say ••little" in reference only to size. What you print is largely serious. It is good that you print political or issue oriented letters. Our former paper went years refusing to print political letters. It is my contention that local people may have important information about candidates, and it is an old American custom to have political views printed. I am glad that you print letters, as I am politically concerned. It is also good that you print the address­ es of elected officials, making communica­ tion with them easier. Now with this war looming is a important time. A local paper might as well stick to local issues, and do them well. We get plenty of information about national and world issues from the internet, TV. radio and other places. You might look into lhe idea that the county commissioners are appointing themselves to lhe Areawide Aging Agency Board. That seems a conflict of interest to me as they both appropriate and spend. While the AAA for Wooster had its faults elected officials do not appoint themselves. I wonder that it is legal or acceptable, and haven’t looked into lhe Older Americans Act, which requires the AAA. and is proba­ bly on the internet. Get me on the subscription list. George Williston. Hastings Oct. 8-14 are WWII dates to remember To lhe editor: To refresh your memory of "Mighty Eighth Air Force Week." as reported by Rita Roberts on Aug. 22. please remember the date of Oct.8 to Oct. 14. Il was on lhe early morning of Oct. 14, 1943. that my crew went to our first mission briefing. It was part of our training for the real thing. When they showed lhe routing for lhe mission, it sounded like the whole room let out a big moan. The target will be a return mission to Schweinfurt. The first one was on Aug. 17. 1943. They all remembered that one. At that lime, our fighter escort was not able to go into Germany because they had to turn back to re-fuel. That made it hard on the B-17’s. Later. P-51 fighters escorted them far into Germany. On Oct. 14. known as Black Thursday. 60 B-17s were lost to FLAK and to fighters - (ME 109s and FW 190s). The 303rd (our group) lost one B-17. It was hit by a rocket from an ME-210. Two were killed in action, nine were POWs. A B-17 from our squad was badly shot up and couldn't find our base in the fog. so they jumped. The B-17 crashed 10 miles from our base. One aircraft was written off and 15 were damaged. My first mission was on Nov. 3, 1943. I had my 17th on Feb. 4,1944, my 21st birth­ day. Louis W. Considine. Hittings Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616)456^531. Rick Tormcla, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, lhe city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a liny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383. Rick Trcur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.G. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3760. Stale Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 35i Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Where’s Rebecca in state rep. race? To the editor: Where is Rebecca? Rebecca Lukasiewicz says she wants to be our Barry County State Representative, but where is she? The election is a little less than one month away and Rebecca Lukasiewicz is no where to be found. She is not at candi­ date forums, instead her father speaks on her behalf. She is not at public events, instead her father is there representing her. She is not at local parades, instead her father drives a vehicle on her behalf. Why is she not at these events, listening to the voters’ concerns? Because she does not even live in Michigan. In fact she lives in Illinois. Does she want to be Slate Representa­ tive? If so. maybe she should spend more time in Michigan. Vicki Jerkatis, Middleville Conflicts detract from team effort To the editor: 1 would like to know why State Rep. Gary Newell claimed to be in support of the CCW law and he. like the prosecutor. Shane McNeill, flipped-flopped on the issue. Also, I would like to know why Mr. Newell and Sheriff Steve DeBoer don’t appear to get along with each other. Is there a personal conflict? Are they not supposed to be a part of the same law enforcement team? Newell wanted to take money away from the county liaison program and give it to the state police. The/ didn’t want it, so it stayed at the county level. Let’s get rid of these problems all the way around and vote for the clearly best candidate possible, which is Becca Lukasiewicz. Elden Shellenbarger. Hastings Both parents deserve equal time To the editor: Many children are deprived of the right to build a normal relationship with a parent because of divorce. Our judges choose to deny children their rights to equal access and lime with both parents. Instead, they choose to pacify one parent, without regard for the child's best interest. Our state laws recommend joint physical custody, however judges choose to use dis­ cretionary power to violate our children’s rights. Children’s experts and government statistics show that there is substantial harm to children because of these decisions. The non-custudial parent is reduced to being a visitor in their child's life. Sometimes this situation allows the custodial parent to “insert" a new partner and the child is expected to call this new partner “Mom" or “Dad." Ail lhe while, the non-custodial par­ ent is expected to work and hand over large sums of money in child support to perpetu­ ate this atrocity. Who does this help? Judges quite often see these parents again and again in court. Child support can get in arrears when a job is cut, etc. Non-custodial parents will seek to get more time with the children. This keeps the docket full and results in job security for judges and their staff. Lawyers will reap the benefits of pockets of funds from these parents. Eventually the youth will be in trouble with lhe law and the cycle of job security and lawyer fees continues. It seems clear that judges are not going to do the right thing. Children’s rights are being violated. Who will champion their cause? Are there any lawyers who will risk their source of funds and take on this issue? Many stales have before them or have already approved bills to require equal cus­ tody. because this is in the best interest of the child. There is HB 4664 right now in committee in our State House of Representatives to require this change. Please write to your reps and lei them know that this needs to come out of committee and be voted on. It seems clear that judges are not going to do the right thing. There are cases before federal courts (in Ohio and others) to seek relief from these custody situations. Due process is being denied in awarding physical custody to one parent. There must be a ruling, on a case’s merits, before it can be heard in federal court. The merits? A parent should have equal custody and all rights unless there is prov n, by clear and convincing evidence, that i child would suffer substantial harm Write Us A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Anything less is in violation of the federal rights of the child and the parents. Yet our judges con­ tinue to use discretionary power to violate civil rights. They will not do what is in the best interest of lhe child. 1 have yet to figure out how discretionary power used is in the best interest of the chil­ dren. No judge can know the children or the parents just by seeing them in court for a couple hours. 1 sometimes spend a couple hours with others, waiting in a doctor’s office, and I would not presume to know what is best for their children! Is this much different?! know that lawyers and FOC present findings and information to the judge to help with his decisions, yet these are often ignored. I cannot understand why discretionary power is used to deprive, but not to alleviate. I have a family and there are precious children on both sides of this issue in my family. The child with equal time says it would be real bad if they could not see both parents a lot. Please write to your representatives. Send your letters to Lansing. Don’t let Michigan be the last to care about our children. Let’s end the hurt. Gloria Anderson. Hastings Rep. Newell is a true friend of veterans To tbe editor: Eighty-Seventh District State Represen­ tative Gary Newell is a true friend of veter­ ans. Recently. Rep. Newell fought very hard to have the vital funding restored to Michi­ gan's veterans’ organizations. In fact, he was recently recognized by American Le­ gion for working so hard for the veterans. Vernon Hcnrichs, the American Legion legislative chairman, recently commented that Newell was instrumental in restoring the funding that is so beneficial to the vet­ erans in our community. With that restora­ tion, Michigan remains number one in the nation in providing benefits to our veterans. Newell also just recently sponsored three separate ceremonies that provided for high school diplomas for World War II veterans that were unable to graduate due to service in lhe war. All of these graduates received standing ovations for their accomplish­ ments. Newell is a veteran himself and a mem­ ber of American Legion Post 175 in Saranac. I ask you. who can represent veterans better in the Michigan Legislature, a vet­ eran or a college student who works out of state? On Nov. 5, re-elect a veteran. Re-elect Gary Newell for State Representative. Dr. V. Harry Adrounic, Hastings CLARIFICATION: A court news items in lhe Sept. 26 edi­ tion of the Banner quoted Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher referring to the suicide of Ryan Madden of Battle Creek during the sentencing of a Madden acquaintance. Fisher was no: referring to a Hastings man with the same name who is alive and well and is not related to the de­ ceased. WeeJiA. 2.ueAtian... PUBLIC OPINION: Legalize medical pot? Several states have decided to legalize medical marijuana, but federal authorities none­ theless have been arresting people for smoking pot. How would you feel about Michigan making the same move toward legalizing medical marijuana? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barn’ County Since 1B56 numte, Hastings Banner, Inc. A divtsion of J Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616} 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Staven Jacobs Secretar y/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Martha Brown. Hastings: "Yes. I think it is a good idea. It will be used in spe­ cial circumstances to help ease people’s suffering." Ron Halladay. Hastings: John Reque. Hastings: Shelley Fisk. Hastings: Diana .Alexander, Hastings: “No. I don’t think it should be legalized. Every­ one will be able to gel it. which wouldn't be good.’’ “Yes. it should be legal­ ized if there is a medical need and it will be used un­ der controlled conditions." “1 don't think it should be legalized just for medical use. It would be better to le­ galize marijuana outright, or not legalize it.” “I agree that it would be good to legalize marijuana for medical purposes since it will be used only under con­ trolled conditions, as other medical drugs are used now." Twila Oaks. Hastings: “No, I don’t think mari­ juana should be legalized at all for any reason. It will just cause more trouble for soci­ ety." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8am to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 am bl Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per yea’m Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. P.O. Boa B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 - Page 5 County candidate forum fails to demonstrate much interest by David 1*. Young Editor Judging from a candidates' forum Friday al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, there isn't a lot of excitement about the general election contests Nov. 5 for Barry County Board of Commissioners. Only a little more than a dozen people showed up to watch and hear, there were few questions asked and the session was over in about 50 minutes, a new record for brevity for the First Friday scries that dates back more than 13 years. Joining moderator Robert Dwyer at the podium were incumbent Republican Wayne Adams and Democrat Melvin Goe­ bel in lhe Eighth District, incumbent Re­ publican Ken Neil and Democrat John Loftus in the Fourth District, and Inde­ pendent Jan McKeough in the Seventh Dis­ trict. The two other candidates, incumbent Republican Tom Wing and Independent Ron Miller were no-shows. Wing sent a communication sending his regrets, saying he was at a dairy expo in Wisconsin. Wing’s absence prompted audience member lim Kinney, also a member of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Com­ mission. to ask if McKeough would have a better attendance record than Wing if she were elected to the County Board. 'My record speaks for itself.” answered McKeough. herself a member of the County Planning and Zoning Commission. She claimed she has had nearly 100 percent attendance and added. “1 have the time and availability for full attendance and partici­ pation.” Each of the candidates then was asked why he or she should be elected. Adams said that since he was first elected two years ago. “We’ve covered a lot of business... The budget is tight, but we'll do everything not to raise the tax level." His opponent. Goebel, noted that “Wher­ ever I’ve run (for commissioner before), it seems to have been predominately Republi­ can." He ran for the job three times, twice in the old Sixth District, which included Oran­ geville and Yankee Springs townships. He said he’s more optimistic about the new Eighth District, which includes part of Or­ angeville and Prairieville and Barry town­ ships. in which he is better known and there are more Democrats. “1 believe strongly that every district should have a choice." he said. “1 feel 1 am qualified. I've been involved in politics most of my life. 1 have an interest and the belief that all citizens should be involved." Goebel, a retired teacher and administra­ tor in the Delton schools, is chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party. McKeough. who wants to represent Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown town­ ships on the County Board, said she has been a Barry County resident since 1973 and has served as secretary on the County Planning and Zoning Commission and as a member of the Rutland Township Planning LEGAL NOTICE Noticu of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. County Board candidates (from left) Melvin Goebel, Wayne Adams and John Loftus have a chat before the start of the candidates’ forum. Commission. “1 believe 1 have the experience, the in­ telligence and aptitude," she said. She added that she is executive secretary of the Green Gables Haven Board, which is attempting to bring a shelter for domestic violence victims to Barry County. Loftus has been on the general election ballot quite often in the last 10 years, usu­ ally as an unsuccessful candidate for Sec­ ond District Commissioner against Robert Wenger. Now he’s in the Fourth District, which includes Hastings and Carlton town­ ships. “I’ve resided in Barry County longer than some people would have liked me to," he quipped. He has been active in veterans* groups, labor unions, is a member of the Eagles and Barry County Agricultural Society. “1 do feel 1 have something to offer,” he said. “1 have to believe this is the year of (political) change. We’re going to have our first female governor." He added. “I have a lot of respect for the past commissioners. Wc get upset some­ times, but we sometimes don't get the in­ formation they do." Neil said that like Adams he is finishing his first two-year term. “I enjoyed it very much,” he said. “1 think I’ve held the peoples’ trust and confi­ dence. I've got big enough shoulders to take a lot of things and I don’t think I’ve let anybody down. “I'm not afraid to say I’m still learning... I’ve got a lot of common sense.” George Cullers, Baltimore Township Su­ CaB945-9554 for Renander ACIWds aadnack mt 30,000 areabomes. adventure opportunity Registration System Inc . solely as nominee tor Lender. America’s Wholesale Lender, NOW HIRING Mortgagee, dated February 11.2002. and record­ ed on February 22. 2002 in Liber Instrument No. 1075368 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the drte hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($105,378.27). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said O.-.nct Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c mortgage and the statute m such case made and EXPERIENCED DRIVERS OWNER OPERATORS GRADUATE STUDENTS provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ COVENANT TRANSPORT gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml nt 1 00 p.m., on October 31.2002. Said premise? are situated m TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are for the other commissioners. 1 don’t know. They’re all important to me. Hopefully, not in services that arc offered to a majority of the people.” Goebel said he saw County Administra­ tor Michael Brown’s draft and noticed pro­ posed increases for the airport, yet the con­ servation district continues to suffer cut­ backs. “The airport benefits a relatively small number of people in Barry County," he said. “The conservation district affects eve­ ryone... I’d make cuts in places where it would affect the least number of people." McKeough said she expects cutbacks in the face of greater demands from every de­ partment. She said her personal experience in business will prepare her well. . Loftus said, “Before 1 could make that decision. I’d have to sec the complete list (of proposed cuts)." Neil acknowledged that the county could lose some revenue, but “We’re on top of it (the situation). We haven’t sone out and done a lot of wishy-washy things to ap­ pease a lot of people. We can handle this budget... wc can weather lhe storm.” Carl Mcllvain, president of the Michigan Farmers Union, asked about Lt. Gov. Rich­ ard Posthumus’ recent comments that more large animal farm operations should be en­ couraged because small family farms are becoming a thing of the past. McKeough said she sits on the Farm Land Preservation Board, which encour­ ages saving local farm land rather than have it be developed commercially or rcsidcntially. “We’re losing farm land at 10 acres an hour, so we can’t drag our feet on this," she said. “There is money at lhe Federal level and 1 can’t see why Barry County farmers can’t take advantage of it." Adams said, “I’ve lived here all my life and 1 don’t want to sec Barry County be­ come a city.” Goebel said he is somewhat alarmed by the trend. “Il’s a question between the family farm and corporate farms," he said. “Recently I heard that (Delton area farmer) Tom Guthrie has sold his farm to one of the Auckermans and there’s construction going on. I detected an odor while driving by that I’ve never detected before. “I’m definitely in favor of protecting family farms." Dwyer asked, “Isn’t there a threat of cre­ ating a city when wc cramp animals into a small space without a sewer? Is there a so­ lution?" A woman in the audience pointed out that corporate farms don’t actually need a lol of space because they rent or contract out. “You don’t gel rid of these corporate farms just by limiting the land.” she said. First District County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, who will be stepping down in January, said it’s a huge waste of natural resources when manure from four pigs can generate enough methane gas to heat or light a home. Cullers defended Posthumus’ comments about farming and said he thinks the prob­ lem really lies in the way farms are taxed. The next First Friday session, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee, will be a debate at noon Oct. 25 be­ tween incumbent Republican Gary Newell and Democratic challenger Rebecca Luka­ siewicz in the race for the 87th District State Representative scat. It will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT . 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So, when it comes to the healthcare of this first responder’s family, the choice is simple... Pennock Health Services.” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, pro­ fessional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. HASTINGS 4 described as That part of the Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing al the Southwest comer of said Section, tiience North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 911.73 feet along the West line of said Section to the place of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 407.73 fe«t along said West Ime. thence South 89 Pennock Partner, Amy Poholski, D.O. Emergency Physician degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North kne of said Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East 248 64 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 657 66 feet thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seco-Kis West 158 0 feet, thence North 89 Pennock degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 660 00 feet HE ALTH {^SERVICES to the place of beginning Subject to highway nght of way tor Sotoman Road. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated September 19 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL , Otof«sionil’ Pro8reM/v< Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott PC ■ ■llllll qjp Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *200226391 Mustangs (10/17) �Page 6 - The Hast.ngs Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 Gan/ /. Foran DELTON - Gary J. Foran, age 55. of Delton passed away unexpectedly in Wyoming. Oct. 4. 2002. Gary was bom Jan. 25. 1947 in Detroit. Mich., the son of Dan and Janette (Loomis) Foran. On Oct. 10. 1992. he married Loretta Loza who survives. Gary was a Vietnam veteran, serving with the Army in the First Infantry Combat Medic division and was employed as a sergeant with the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Department. A former police chief for the Village of Richland and a police officer in Detroit, he wa an active member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 98 of Kalamazoo. Ar avid golfer and hunter, Gary will be remembered as a wonderful father always very proud of his family, for his great sense of humor, and a great story teller. He is survived by his wife. Loretta; his mother. Janette Foran and William Ferguson of Livonia; sons. Thomas, at home and Eric Foran and Molly Simpson of Delton; a daughter. Colleen (Jim) Dunlop of Portage; brothers. Dennis (Linda) of California and Jim (Mary) of Hale. Mich.; a sister. Lynn Foran of Livonia; his mother­ in-law, Elaine Loza of Kalamazoo; a grand­ son; Connor Dunlop and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Dan Foran and his father-in-law. Robert Loza Sr. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. Oct. 9. 2002 at the Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove (M-43). Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden offici­ ated. Memorial contributions to any Hospice organization will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Obitica’iies —------------------------------------------------- —------------------------------------------------------------------ --------- k 1 ---------------------- More Obituaries on Page 16 Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.; Sun­ day School 9:30 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.: Bible Study &. Prayer Time Wednesday M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ajn.-ll im.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH nights 6:30 p.m. 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pan.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and II5X) a.m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wiest State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10.45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pan. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or Tint grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages I3-I9y. Adult Bible Study - No age limits. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dottcn Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.: Sunday School 11:15 aan. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday <5c Thursday 9 a.m. lo 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 930 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening servke 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings al cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren •THE Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.nu SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:3C p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion? 315 W. Center St. (corner of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship ■ 8 a.m. and 10 a.m Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at lOajn. meal to Pioneer Club kids al 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11.-00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Huslwick 948-9604 Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 turn. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m„ Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Servke; 7.00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family­ Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ 1716 North vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11.*00 im. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Servke: Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. Services for Adults. Teens and ABU NDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK B1BLF. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Servke al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. ' A Spint-filled church. Meeting at lhe Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 aan.. 6:00 pan.. Wed. 6 30 pm. Jesus Club for boy s & girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rene Mc­ Donald. An oasis of God's lose. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial.” For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 WO^DGtOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. SundaySchool 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. This information on worship sen ices is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FLNERAL HOME of Hisimgs FLEXFAB INCORPOR ATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 Nonh M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S Jeffenon - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANVFACTLRING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Min­ ister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippuns 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 im.. 6:tX) p.m. Wednes­ day: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623­ 5400. Worship Service: 8:30. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Darnel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and worship service a 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Cookies will be avail­ able between the worship servke and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our "Kids Tunc" is a great lime of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. Stale Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look for­ ward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945-9414. Thursday. Oct. 3 3:30-4:30 p.m. Clapper Kids (Handbells); 5:45-7:00 p.m. Grace Notes (Handbells); 7:00 p.m. Crossways Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir. Saturday. Oct. 5 - 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anony­ mous. Sunday. Oct. 6 - 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Monday. Oct. 7 7:00 p.m. Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. Oct. 8 - 9:00 a.m Grand Rapids Conference; 6:00 p.m. Business Professional Women; 7: 00 p.m. The Way. 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednes­ day. Oct. 9 - 16:00 aan. Word­ watchers; 1:30 p.m. Congregation Care Committee; 7:00 p.m. Wor­ ship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. KathyBrown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Di­ rector of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8: 30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refreshments. 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Service and Ju­ nior Church. Child care available for infants and toddlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Director of Music Ministrks. Thursday. Oct. 10 - 8JO a_m. Women's Bible Study - Adult Ed­ ucation Room; 4:30-6:30 p.m. pie making in dining room; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal Sanctuary. Sunday. Oct. 13 - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir; 9:00 am. Traditional Worship; 9:20 am. Children's Worship; 10:00 am. Coffee Hour ■ Dining Room; 10:10 am. Church School for all ages: 11:20 am. Contemporary­ Worship: 11:50 a.m. Children's Worship The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broad cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Oct. 14 - 9:00 a.m. Set up starts for rummage sale; 9:15-10:30 am. Staff meets for prayer and planning; 1:00 p.m. Registry Committee meets in din­ ing room; 3:00 p.m. Woman'. Concern Group meeting in lounge; 7:00 p.m. Session meets. Tuesday. Oct. 15 • 12.00 p.m. En­ dowment comittee meets in lounge; 5:30 p.m. MaryEileen Circle rn Hall. Wednesday. Oct. 16-6:15 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Lounge; 3:30 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal • dining room; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 700 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Education Classroom. Jerry A. Allenting HASTINGS - Earl Francis Mayo, age 87, of Hastings, died Wednesday. Oct. 2, 2002 at his residence. He was bom June 12, 1915 in Schenectady. N.Y., the son of Joseph and Clive (LaPalme) Mayo. The family moved to Jackson. Mich., in 1919. He graduated from Jackson High School and Olivet College. Earl married Dorothy Kem io 1946. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in February’ of this year. He began a study of lhe violin at age 9. He attended Interlochen Arts Academy, served as concertmaster under Leopold Stokowski and was a member of the NBC Orchestra. Earl served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. during World War II in North Africa and Italy. He worked for Consumers Energy for 43 years in the Electrical Engineering Department, retiring in June of 1980. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy (Kem) Mayo of Hastings. Steven Mayo of Hastings. Robert (Sharon) Mayo of Grand Rapids, Laura (David) Bond of Farmington Hills, Thomas F. Mayo of Detroit, and six grandchildren. Memorial contribution may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church. BarryCommunity Hoxpice or charity of one's choice. Funeral services were held Friday. Oct. 4. 2002 from the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Rev. Dr. Michael Anton officiat­ ed. Interment was at Glendale Cemetery. Okemos. Mich. Arrangements were made by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ferris Quick HASTINGS - Ferris Quick, age 92, of Hastings, and formerly of Delton, passed away Monday. Oct. 7. 2002 in Hastings. Mr. Quick was bom Jan. 24. 1910 in Barry Township, the son of Ernest and Minnie (Ferris) Quick. On May 24, 1930 he married Freda Doster, who preceded him in death on May 2. 2002 after nearly 70 years of marriage. A salesman and loyal employee for over 30 years with Pioneer Com, and a farmer. Mr. Quick was also a member of the Michigan Farm Bureau. An avid hunter of deer, birds and rabbits, Mr. Quick also enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Barry County Sportsman Club. He is survived by his sons. Robert of Hastings and Norman (Dorothy) of Dowling; a sister. Nina Tack of Lacey; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife. Freda; a sister, Mildred Green; and brothers. Vem and Cinton Quick. The family will receive friends Thursday. Oct. 10. 2002 from 11 a.m. to I p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Graveside services will be conducted at Prairieville Cemetery. Thursday. Oct. 10. 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jeff Worden offici­ ating. Memorial contributions to a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. Elvira Blough Elvira Blough, age 80. passed away Oct. 6. 2002. She is survived by sons. Bernard Blough (Gina). Russell B. (Debbie) Blough. Raymond (Kathy) Blough; grandchildren. Hillary. Jacob. Benjamin. Bethany Blough. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Richard D. Blough and son. Larry Blough; brother. Homer DeWecrd; brother­ in-law. Robert J. Blough. Also surviving are a sister. Lillian Lovell. Newaygo. MI and a sister-in-law. (Rosie) DeWeerd. Middleville. Ml and brothers-in-law. Keith (Frances) Blough. Robert D. (Janie) Blough; William (Joyce) Blough; and sev­ eral nephews, nieces and other relatives. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services. HASTINGS • Linda Annette Falconer, age 39. of Hastings, went to be with her Lord Saturday. Oct. 5. 2002 after a coura­ geous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Falconer was bom on April 19. 1963 at Vicksburg, Ml. the daughter of Paul and Georgia (Will) Otis, Sr. She was raised in the Portage, Ml area where she attended Amberley Elementary School and the West Middle School. She moved to lhe Hastings area in 1977 graduating in 1981 from Hastings High School. While in high school she participated in lhe student's co-operative work program at Pennock Hospital. She also received train­ ing at S.O.A.P. in Wayland for medical transcription. She was married to Donald J. “Butch" Falconer. Jr. on June 26. 1982. She has lived at her present address for the past 15 years. She was employed at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for the past 23 years. She was a church friend of Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport and Hastings Free Methodist Church, a member of the Women’s Bowling Congress, past member of Barry County 4-H Advisory Council, member Barry County Master Gardeners. Hastings Elks Club. Hospital Association, avid leader of Welcome Comers Livestock Club, enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing, camp­ ing. playing cards, deer hunting, crafting, landscaping. sLiing. loved to hate watching her kids show beef at the county fair. Most of all she enjoyed being with her family and friends. Mrs. Falconer is survived by her hus­ band. Butch; daughters. Megan. Jessica and Kristen; son. DJ.; mother. Georgia Olis of Hastings; sister, Elaine (Kevin) Hammontree of Hastings; brother, Alan (Teresa) Otis of Westbend. WI. Paul (Denise) Otis Jr. of Towanda, IL, Tom (Ginger) Otis of Gobles. MI. and Ron Otis of Hastings; mother and father-in-law. Connie and Don Falconer. Sr. of Hastings; sister-in-law. Brenda (Milton) Buehler of Hastings; brother-in-law. David (Belinda) Falconer of Hastings; grand­ mother. Lois Falconer of Hastings; nieces, nephews, a great niece, cousins and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her father, Paul Otis Sr. and grandparents. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednes­ day, Oct. 9. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor's David Nelson and Daniel Graybill officiated. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Pennock Hospital Foundation, Barry Community Hospice. Barry County 4-H. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral home of Hastings. Earl L. Atkinson Jr. HASTINGS - Earl L. Atkit.son Jr., age 74, of Hastings, died Saturday. Oct. 5. 2002 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Mr. Atkinson was bom on Oct. I. 1928 at Baltimore. MD. the son of Earl and Virginia (Worley) Atkinson. He was raised in the Baltimore. MD area and attended schools there. He went on to attend Bridgewater College in Virginia and seminary in Chicago. He moved to the Hastings area in 1957 from Beaverton. Ml where he pastored for three years. He was married to Ruth E. Gerdes on June i 3. 1952. He was employed at the Battle Creek Veterans Hospital for 20 years as a social worker, then seven years at Battle Creek Community Mental Health. He was a member of Hastings’ Thornapple Valley Church and enjoyed music and golfing. Mr. Atkinson is survived by his wife. Ruth and a sister. Lois (Louis) Weiskittel of Honda. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 24. at Thomapple Valley Church. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry County Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements arc being made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Jerry A. Allerding, age 51. of Nashville, died Thursday. Oct. 3. 2002 at his residence. He was bom May 2, 1951 in Hastings. Mich., the son of Carl and Ruth Ann (Barthlemew) Allerding. He lived in the Hastings area most of his life and attended school there. Jerry served in the U.S. Army from October 1969 to April 1972. He worked in Maintenance for Metal Dyne (formerly Simpson Industries) for almost 30 years. He was an avid Harley rider and enjoyed his family and friends. Preceding him in death was his mother. Ruth Ann (Barthlemew) Allerding. and stepmother. Connie (Settles) Allerding. Surviving are his father. Carl Allerding of Lake George; sons, Jerry (Chris) Allerding II of Hastings; Joshua (Shawna) Allerding of Hastings; Jacob (Tracy) of Nashville. Joseph Allerding of Hastings; stepdaughter. Leah Billings; grandchildren, Alex, Hayley. Daisy. Joshua. Danny, Jacob. Joel, Katie; grandmother, Betty-Settles of Hastings; sis­ ters. JoAnn (Denny) Allerding of Comstock Park. Mary Worthington of Ionia. Cynthia Allerding of Ionia. LuAnn Finout of Harrison; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to tbe Leukemia Fuandation in Jerry’s name. A memorial service was held on Tuesday. Oct. 8. 2(X)2 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Timm Oyer officiat­ ing. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Martha A. LaJoye HASTINGS - Martha A. luJoyc. age 87. of Hastings, died Sunday. Oct. 6. 2002 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom May 10. 1915 in Baraga. Ml. the daughter of Roy and Bertha (Fouche) Dccormier. She graduated from Baraga High School in 1933. Martha married Melvin A. LaJoye Sept 16. 1935. She was a homemaker, devoting her life lo her family. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings, Women’s Catholic Order of Forrester's, and former Pennock Hospital Guild member. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; daughter, Colleen Sinnaeve; one grandson and two great-grandsons; brother. Leroy; sisters. Laura and Mary Margaret. Surviving are her husband. Melvin A. LaJoye of Hastings; children, Jeanne (Scott) Seavoy of White Lake. Mary Ann (Tom) Bernard of Flint. Sandra LaJoye of Summit, New Jersey, Nancy (Kevin) Cuncannan of Hastings. Melvin Jr. (Mary Jane) LaJoye of Hastings. Clyde (Melody) LaJoye of Cincinnati. Ohio. A. James (Colleen) LaJoye of Durand. Michael (Kristine) LaJoye of New Baltimore, Joseph (Patricia) LaJoye of Hastings. Richard LaJoye of Chicago; 56 grandchil­ dren; 68 great grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Allen of Baraga; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday. Oct. 10, 2002 at I p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Fr. Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be al Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Donald D. Carter Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Donald D. Carter Sr., age 77. formerly of Middleville, died Sept. 29 at his home in Middleton. TN. Mr. Carter was a veteran of World War II. He was an avid outdoorsman and very active in archery associations and competi­ tion both in Michigan and Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Arbie Lou. and son. Donald Carter Jr. (JoAnne) of Orange Parke. Fla., two grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He is also sur­ vived by his brother. Jim (Lorraine) and Aunt Lodema (George), all of Caledonia. Ml. He was preceded in death by his mother. Mildred Mac I ver and brother. Carl Carter. Services were held Oct. 2 at Shackleford Funeral Chapel in Bolivar. TN. �■>oad/^^§ Kenyons to celebrate 50 years of marriage Fifty years of marriage will be observed on Oct. 11. 2002 by Rod and Carol Kenyon of Middleville. Family and friends are in­ vited to share in their celebration at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Oct. 20, at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Their children are Craig and Kathy Kenyon. Tom and Stacy Kenyon and Chris and Chuck Schram. They have nine grandchildren. No Bob Falconer to mark 80 years United Way shows seat booster spirit The Barry County United Way. working with the Hasting Post of the Michigan State Police, distributed 28 children’s booster car scats Saturday at the Barry County­ Expo Center. The scats are designed for youngsters weighing between 40 and 80 pounds. Be­ fore getting the seat, the child first had to be weighed. Trooper Sandy Larsen of the Michigan State Police showed parents how to put the seat in the car and how to set their child in the scat. Larsen offered safety seat advice to par-* ents whose children were too small for the booster scats. The seats were made available free of charge courtesy of the United Way of America and the Ford Motor Company. The next free distribution will be Wednesday. Oct. 16, at the Hastings Fire Bam. Distribution time is 6 to 8 p.m. Par­ ents must bring their child and the car in which the seat will be installed. The child’s weight must be between 40 and 80 pounds. Please join us in wishing Bob a Happy Birthday on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the home of Bob and Pat Doczema, 433 N. Airport Rd.. Hastings, MI. Plenty of food and refreshments. Cards only, please. gifts, please. /fed BOY, Carter Michael, bom at Spectrum­ Downtown on Sept. 27. 2002 at 5:57 p.m. to Jill and Michael Ransome of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 1.5 ozs. and 18.5 inches. Proud grandparents are Michael and Vickie Ward of Hastings and George and Mary Ransome of Hastings. BOY, Cameron Paul Gonzales, bom at Spectrum Health Hospital on Sept. 21, 2002 at 11:46 a.m. to Stacey McLeod and David Gonzales of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Logan, age 5. and sister, Hanna, age 3. Patricia Greenfield to mark 80th year Patricia Greenfield will celebrate her 80th birthday on Friday. Oct. 11 with her GIRL, Emma Grace was welcomed home from South Korea on Sept. 16. 2002 by her proud parents. Brian and Amy Keech, and big brother Caleb. Emma was bom on Jan. 30.2002. Emma’s grandparents are William and Jerrine Keech. Douglas and Sharon Ban­ croft. Emma’s “Great One” is Barbara Leary, also of Hastings. family. BOY, Logan Jason, bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Sept. 10. 2002 at 3:02 p.m. to Jason and Kelly Wilkins of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big brother Alex, age 3 1/2. GIRL, Mattie Melissa Pennington, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26,2002 at 1:46 p.m. to Matthew (deceased) and Melissa Pennington of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 3/4 ozs. and 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jim and Diane Reynolds of Charlotte and John and Kathy Pennington of Nashville. Great grandpar­ ents are Catherine Rowden of Charlotte and Gary and Mary Buckland of Dowling. Great great grandparents Wayne and Marciel Buckland of Dowling. BOY, Nathan Andrew, was bom Sept. 13th. at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Columbus. Ohio. 8 lbs., 6 os. 20 inches long to Scott and Heather Palmer. Proud grandparents are Scott and Karen Farlee of Woodlawn. Rick Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant and Larry and Linda Palmer of Middleville. GIRL, Teagan Zoe. bom at Spectrum Butterworth on Sept. 26 at 9:32 p.m. to Louis and Mandy Koeppen of Hastings. Weighin 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Trooper Sandy Larsen checks the safety of the car seat of Gabriel Trick Happy Anniversary—ROB I Levi Trick can ride safely in the back October 13th seat with his new booster set. e? y Z<s>«e—witfe. AJMi 1 *— ---------------- -- ———CXJ /Licenses James Darin Jacobs, Freeport and Tammy Jo Richardson. Freeport. Joshua Jay Curtis, Nashville and Amber Ann Caudill. Nashville. Todd Allan Warner, Hastings and Christina Marie Newton. Hastings. Mark David Pellerito. Hickory Comers and Marisa Anne Berry, Hickory Comers. Brian Jerald Garlinger, Nashville and Sabrina Marie Heyduck, Nashville. Jason Austin Chivis, Hastings and JaNel Marie Farmer, Hastings. Terry Lee Ranshaw, Jr., Charlotte and Lisa Anne Wymer. Hastings. Blake Curtis Green. Hastings and Stephanie Kay Harvey, Hastings. David Bryan Vale, Hastings and Michelle Lee Martz. Hastings. Michael Terry Dreksler. Plainwell and Christine Lee Galbreath-Boodt, Plainwell. Winston Henry Walters. Jr.. Battle Creek and Linda Bunner, Battle Creek. Anthony Wayne Eisner. Jr.. Nashville and Tammy Lynn Wright, Nashville. Larry Ray Clark. Hastings and Brenda Joyce Miller. Hastings. Thomas Howard Funke. Hastings and Susan Loree Miller. Eagle. Robert Francis Serwood. II. Hastings and Patricia Jean VanValkenburg. Hastings. Bradley Scott Cox. Middleville and Debra Jean Modzeleski. Jenison. We Make... COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... Now open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays ANNE'S HEALTH FOODS J-Ad Graphics ■NATURAL FOOP • VITAMISS -MtNBS OFFICES LOCATED oo M-43 HIGHWAY sSHwW PUBLIC NOTICE City of Hastings Cable Access Board Meeting Thursday, October 10, 2002 7:30 p.m. Council Chambers (City hall Upstairs) (pT Middaughs to observe ■ golden anniversary Shorty and Helen will be celebrating 50 years October 11. 2002. They were married Oct. 11. 1952 in Carthage. New York. Shorty was stationed at Fort Drum. New York. They are the loving parents of Linda Schoonerman. Don and Luann Makley. and Rick and Cheryl Middaugh. There will be a family dinner Oct. 13 in Wyoming. Michigan. Please join us for another able Access Meeting! We had a great turn out last meeting - 25 interested people - and we hope even more of you will come on the 10th! Are you interested in being a part of the city of Hastings Cable Access Channel? We'd love your input on: programming ideas - video taping video editing - technical - research - administrative - funding - grant writ­ ing... There are many areas in which we could use volunteers to get involved and have some fun helping to make our city of hastings Cable Access channel a stimulating and informative choice! if you are interestf-d in getting involved please join us on October 10th or call Shirley Bachelder at Hastings City Hall 269-945-2468 ATTENTION CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS EAGLE ENTERPRIZE BARGAIN CORNER at 233 N. MAIN STREET. NASHVILLE It going to help everyone with an economical Christmas. Our paces are always 20% or more below suggested retail. Well how about anoth­ er 10% in the form of a rebate? Sound good9 Okay, this is how it works. Save your cash register receipt on all purchases between September 17th and December 16th, 2002. Then add them all up for a grand total. EXAMPLE: Total $250.00 = $25.00 toward all merchandise ln-«tore. There is NO LIMIT amount on your REBATE Want more? Okay! Every time you visrt Eagle Enterprise Bargain Comer, get a free ticket for our monthly drawings We will give away at least two $25 00 and one $50.00 Gift Certificate every month. See details in store. We have all types fiber optics, clocks. Native American wildlife and lawn and gar­ den figunnes. tools, hardware and food items - over 8,000 items from around the world - items that just arent found in other stores. H's Unique... It’s Fun... H's Awesome... He Eegle Enterprise Bargain Comer EAGLE ENTERPRIZE Bargain Corner WHOLESALE RETAIL CATALOG Hours: 9-7 Mon.-Sat. 317432-3000 �Pa^e 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 10. 2002 12-ake Odessa Dj@VZ7S Monday. Oct. 21. is the monthly date for brush pickup by lhe village truck. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting scheduled for tonight (Oct. 10) will have an alternate program. The light house program by the Eavys and the Bodenmullers has beer, postponed until November. Tonight there will be a video story of lhe Michigan Orplian Train which spanned several decades. Records show lhai some of the New York orphans sent on trains westward were placed in spots as near as Saranac and Hubbardston. Pam Swiler and Marilyn Steward of Ionia will demonstrate use of computers and the Family Tree Maker program for the Saturday. Oct. 12, meeting of the county genealogy society at Lake Manor at I p.m. Then at 3 p.m. the library at the Depot/Muscum will be open for any mem­ bers of visitors who want information from the files and cupboards. David and Louise Smith of Sun City, Ariz., have been here on a visit. This is their first time back to David's hometown in at least three years. He is definitely the most senior cf businessmen in the community. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joseph E. Misak and Kimberly A. Misak (ongmal mort­ gagors) lo ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated November 10. 2000. and recorded on November 30. 2000 in Instrument *1052409 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 81/100 dol­ lars ($130,973.81). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on October 24,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the South 1/4 Post of Section 11. Town 4 North. Range 10 West; Thence Easterly 264 Feet along the South Section Une; Thence Northerly 330 Feet Parallel with the North and South 1/4 Une for the Place of Beginning; Thence Westerly 132 Feet Parallel with the South Section Line; Thence Northerly 330 Feet Parallel with lhe North and South 1/4 line; Thence Easterly "132 Feet Thence Southerly 330 Feet to the Place of Beginning Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: 4-year feud A crew from Fox Channel 17 sets up to interview members of the crowd in Lake Odessa. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, a/k/a Gary Lee Barnes and Melissa L. Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan Mortgagee, dated June 23. 2000. and recorded on June 30. 2000 m Document No 1046179 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A. in Trust for the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-1. Assignee by an assignment dated June 27. 2000, which was recorded on April 2.2001. in Instrument No. 1057544. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($164,168.79), including interest at 14.760% per annum Under the power of sale confined in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1:00 p.m., on October 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Mastenbrook s Subdivision according to the recorded piat toereof. as recorded in Liber 2, of Plats Page 39. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Attorneys and Counselors Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200219647 Cougars Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200026693 . (10/10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Jarvis and Sarah R. Jarvis, husband and wife (1<yi7) Mustangs MORTGAGE SALE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. is hereby given that Default has occurred in a Mortgage given by Jon R. Hauwetter and Jodi R. Hauwetter. husband and wife, mortgagors, to Independent Bank - MSB. Notice (original mortgagors) to First Central Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated December 21. dated July 19. 1993, and recorded on August 11. 1993 in Uber 580 on Page 127 in Barry County Records, Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank FA f/k/a Washington Mutual Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a PNC Mortgage Corp of America f/k/a Sears Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ at Document No. 1053272, pages 1 through 4 of ment dated July 19.1993, which was recorded on August 26, 1993. in Uber 581 on Page 436. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 15/100 dollars ($56,831.15). including interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Mil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged piemises. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF 2000. and was recorded on December 26. 2000. the Barry County records. The balance owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is $41,626.78. including interest at 9.5% per year. The Mortgage contains a power of sale clause and no proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt owing The Mortgage will be foreclosed by selling the property described below at a public auction to the highest bidder. The sale win be held on Thursday. October 31. 2002. at 1:00 p.m. local time at ’he main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court for Barry County. Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest, legal costs, attor­ neys fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before the sale The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP of BARRY. COUNTY of BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN and is described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry described as: A parcel of land m the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 North. Range Township. Barry County. Michigan, Thence North 10 West described as Beginning at a point on the South hne of said Section 8.1324.91 feet due East of the Southwest corner thereof: thence North 0 degrees 50 mmutes West 208 71 feet; thence due East 417 41 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 mmutes East 208 72 feet, thence due West 417.41 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) ‘rom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1348CL 600 3214a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale hne. 984 98 feet to the West Ime of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, thence North 00’42’58" West along said West hne 604 60 feet; thence South 90®00 00" East. 984 52 feet to the place of beginning Containing 13 67 from the date of sale Dated: September 25. 2002 SMITH, MARTIN. POWERS & KNIER. PC Trott & Trott. P.O. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200227539 Falcons 90®00 00’ West along the North line of said Section. 327.67 feet to the East line of the West 3/4 of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, thence South 00*45*31* East along said East line. 2.028 00 feet for the place of beginning of the land hereinafter described, thence continu­ ing South 00®45'3T East. 604 60 feet to the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section, thence North 89®59 45" West along said South acres. The redemption penod will expire one (1) year Dated: October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 By: Henry L. Kmer. Jr. (P46393) Attorneys for Independent Bank 900 Washington Ave P.O Box 219 (11/7) Union Bank has had a wide trench dug on lhe south side of the Fourth Avenue office. Workers have laid a concrete wall touching lhe original foundation. This will be the base for new brick siding, which will replace the unique half brick panels used when the bank expanded into lhe former Williams Department Store several years ago. by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Forwclosunj Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Rapids. His aunt. Karen Morse, and cousin Liz from Richland, his aunt from Carlton Center and other relatives from Lake Odessa attended, as did his parents from Big Rapids. Linsey is a sophomore student. Many homes have beautiful fall gardens with chrysanthemums in many colors, dahlias, the silver of Dusty Miller placed next to purple asters. Bay City. Ml 48707 (989) 892-3924 (10/24) His insurance agency operated for years in the lean-to brick addition to the Smith Bros. Elevator Company and then after he was joined by Richard Doane the move was made to the former grocery store brick building erected to house the Miner store about 1905. The grocery was home to Kroger. A&P, IGA and then the insurance company Doane-Smith. The Doane trans­ formation of the building put many features of the original back into place, such as lhe embossed pillars with their fleur-de-lis design. The Smiths have retained their home on Sixth Avenue. Ionia County Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) meet­ ing this month will be in Ionia at the Commission on Aging building at noon Thursday. Oct. 17. Reservations should be called this week to 374-8420. This month's session has the same attraction as every October, with all lhe school superintendents of lhe county present. It is a pleasure for the retirees to hear what is going on in the school from which he/she retired, as well as for the superintendents to see their former employees from staff. Palo, Belding, Portland, Saranac, Lakewood, Ionia and the Intermediate superintendents are expected to attend. The VFW Post and Auxiliary are back on schedule with their monthly craft show and flea market on the second weekend of each month. Their hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday. Oct. 12. Saturday there will be a dinner at Zion Lutheran Church to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Lakewood district. T\vo lots have been purchased in Lake Odessa. Applicants for the houses yet to be built are invited to apply this month. Mike McCartney on Beech Street is the contact person. In the future. Central United Methodist Church's missions committee is hosting a spaghetti supper Friday, Oct. 25, lo benefit the Norman Quimby family. The Lakewood Ambulance members and auxiliary will be hosts for a crafts show, antique show and lunch with soup and sandwiches Saturday. Oct. 12, at Cunningham’s Acre on M-50 west of the village. Friday night, Oct. 11, is Homecoming for the varsity football team, with floats and more. We would hope for better weather than was the situation last week. The Friday night game was postponed at Eaton Rapids until Saturday because of the fierce wind and heavy rain. The weather was much bet­ ter on last Saturday. Last week the local cross country teams hosted an invitational meet with several vis­ iting teams running. On Saturday. Oct. 12, the local teams will run at 10 a.m. at Grand Ledge. The Red Cross bloodmobile will return here on Monday. Oct. 21. Ladies at Central UMC have started work bees one afternoon each week to prepare craft items for a bazaar to be held along with lunch at noon on the Friday of Christmas Round the Town in late November. Wonderful Wednesday has begun for the fall session of six weeks at Central UMC from 3:15 to 4:30 each week. Children from age 4 through fifth grade are invited. The time is spent with & snack, singing and story time, along with craft activity. Last Friday the public was invited to join in a peaceful demonstration at lhe Page Building in protest of certain phases of vil­ lage affairs. An ad in Lakewood News announced this gathering. When the day came a large crowd was assembled on a lawn across the comer with a few placards and a lot of umbrellas to protect the specta­ tors from lhe elements. The signs were tn support of the Village Council and its man­ agement. Noted in the crowd were mem­ bers of the banking, medical profession, business people and township officials. The event was covered by Channel 8 news and Fox 17 TV. A new topic of conversation is sometimes heard where people gather. Il is the dale of departure for many local citizens for sun­ nier climes. The exodus will soon begin. On Oct. 4. Linsey Newton, daughter of the Bruce Newton of Bell Road, was in the first concert of the MSU music department at Wharton Center. Another player in the concert band was David Garlock of Big Dear Annie: I have lived in this neigh­ borhood for six years. Four years ago. there was a fight among several young children, with my children to blame. Since then, the neighbors’ children have not been allowed to play with mine, nor have they spoken to anyone from my household. The grownups will not talk to us. either. Any attempts to resolve the situation have been fruitless. I’m sure a lol of this is because the moms don’t like me. but I’m concerned about my children’s hurt feelings. Please help. Spokane. Wash. Dear Spokane: What kind of altercation was so terrible that young children have been unable to play together for four years? Try one last time to smooth the ruffled feathers. Visit one of the mothers (maybe bring along some homemade cookies), and say. “rm sorry we haven’t been better neighbors, especially since it’s so hard on lhe children. Can we try to work things out?" If she rejects you, at least you will have done your best. Encourage your chil­ dren to make friends through school or ex­ tracurricular programs. When they are older, it will no longer be an issue. From a distance Dear Annie: 1 am thinking of divorcing my husband because he refuses to sell our house. Our “home" is situated in the coun­ try, 45 minutes from where I work and where our daughter attends schorl. My hus­ band says he loves it out in the bush, but I hate iL Also, he travels a lot. and it fright­ ens me to be in that house alone Two years ago, I moved into my parents’ basement because they live in town. My husband promised lo look at apartments in town so my daughter and I could stay there during the school week, but the truth is. we can't afford tu pay for both places. I am very unhappy with this arrangement. I don’t feel like a married woman, and we arc hardly a family. My husband comes to see me at my parents’ home only when be wants to have sex. Is it unreasonable of me to ask him to sell lhe house, or is he being stubborn? I am at lhe end of my rope. - British Columbia, Canada. Dear B.C.: You are not being unreason­ able. but you arc not making things easier, either. A lot of people live 45 minutes away from work and manage just fine. The house is only one symptom of your problem. You are lonely and resentful of your husband. He is emotionally distant and unaccommo­ dating. Please talk to a marriage counselor and get to the bottom of your unhappiness. Time with kids Dear Annie: Now that our children are grown, it has become difficult to spend “one-on-one" time with each of them with­ out their partners. We love our children’s spouses, but it would be nice to spend lime with just them. We don’t know how to get that point across without sounding selfish or making it seem as if I don’t like my sonsand daughters-in-law. What can we do? Myrtle Beach. S.C. Dear S.C.: There is nothing wrong with wanting to spend time alone with your chil­ dren. and a wise spouse will understand. Talk to your children and their spouses to­ gether. Tell them you love them all. but you’d like one day a year just for you and your child — perhaps a brunch or dinner. Suggest they do the same for their parents. Of course, if they object strenuously or seem hurt, let it go. Dear Readers: Tomorrow. Oct. 10. is Na­ tional Depression Screening Day. If you or anyone who you know is experiencing symptoms of depression, please call 1-800­ 437-1200 (TDD: 1-800-697-3800) or log on to www.mentalhealthscreening.org to find a screening site in your area. Bad dream Dear Annie: 1 am having a problem with my mother-in-law. “Edna” lives out of state and hadn’t called me for several weeks. She then phoned me late one night and asked if everything was “all right" between me and my husband. I told her things were just fine. In fact, we have been getting along better than ever. Edna replied. “Thai’s good because I had this dream where you were kissing another man in front of your husband, and he didn’t seem to care. The last time I had a dream like that, someone ended up getting di­ vorced." This really fried my petunias. I have never given my mother-in-law any reason to believe I would cheat on my hus- band. I am offended that she would think so little of me. I talked this problem over with my hus­ band. and he said his mother meant well. I'm not so sure. Edna often talks lo my husband's ex-wife, who actually did cheat on him. Edna never had any dreams about HER. What do you think about this? Wondering in Arizona. . Dear Arizona: Let's give Edna the benefit of the doubt and assume she really had a dream that upset her. Dreams are usually a form of wish-fulfillment, a disjointed re­ hashing of the day's events or a way of working through a troublesome problem. Don't let Edna's dream get under your skin. If she mentions it again, she’s simply trying to stir up trouble. Ignore her. Past trappings Dear Annie: I have been married lo ■'Charles'* for eight years, and we have three children. Before we married, we dated a long time and had a few arguments. Dur­ ing one of these arguments. Charles slept with another woman. I knew about the in­ discretion. but I didn’t know that the woman had a child, and apparently, neither did Charles. She recently decided to sue him for back child support. Charles has demanded a paternity test, but that's only pan of the problem. If it turns out that the child is his, I don’t want to be married to him any longer. I had a stepmother when 1 was growing up and re­ sented her. I still become jealous when my half-sisters spend time with my father. I swore I would never find myself in the po­ sition of having a stepchild, nor do I want my children to have half-siblings. I don't blame the little girl, of course. None of this is her fault. However, I cannot bear the thought of my children suffering the way I did. What should I do? - Not a Stepmom in Georgia. Dear Georgia: And you think divorcing their father would be better for your chil­ dren than having a half-sister? Puh-leeze. Your attitude is what matters most. If you are accepting of this child and teach your children to care about her, you may dis­ cover that there are many benefits to open­ ing your heart and expanding your family. You are trapped in the past and have an op­ portunity to change it. Please try. Lost invitations Dear Annie: This is in response to “Mom in Delaware,” who lamented the fact that no one RSVP’d to her sons’ 6th birth­ day party. I have three daughters and one son. I could rely on my daughters to take these in­ vitations seriously, but my son did not. I’m sure plenty of parents thought I was rude and tacky because I didn't RSVP. Why? Be­ cause I often found the invitations scrunched up in a jacket pocket or tucked into his backpack a month after the party. Tell all parents of young children to MAIL the invitations directly to the parents if they want to make sure they arc received. - Mom in Massachusetts. Dear Mom: A good point. Children can­ not be relied upon to bring invitations home and show them to Mom and Dad. Thanks for saying so. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxffLattbi.com. or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 606//. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators .com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.October 10. 2002 - Page 9 From TIM€ to TIME... byJoyce E Weinbrecht Local schools in the ‘30s By Jack Walton Editor’s Note: Joyce Weinbrecht is unable to write the column this week, but will be back soon. John (Jack) Walton, retired Hastings Optometrist has been writing his memories of Hastings where he grew up. He is the husband of Esther Walton who started the ’Time to Time” history articles several years ago. He gracefully offered this article to fill in for Joyce. In 1932 during the early years of the Great Depression, 1 entered kindergarten and attended school in the newly construct­ ed Central School located on South Broadway. This beautiful new facility had been opened for classes in 1931. At that time the numerous one room schools scat­ tered about the immediate vicinity hadn’t consolidated with the Hastings School sys­ tem so there was not much need for school buses. Students above kindergarten level were expected to walk to school. Kindergarteners, as we were called, living in the second ward gathered at the red brick ward school located southeast comer in the 700 block of Bond Street where the park is now. From this point wc were picked up by Ernie Hayes in his personal car (such as it was) and driven across town by way of Grand Street to Central School. Since it was believed that children in this age group were too physically and mentally immature to benefit from a full day at school we attended half days. Ernie Hayes was a local hero who wore many hats around town. He was the head custodian and responsible for the safe oper­ ation of the coal fired steam boilers that provided heat for both Central School and the high school located just across the street. What impressed we kids most about Mr. Hayes was that in addition to being the head custodian at school and the city fire chief he was the truant officer. The older kids had to explain to us what a truant offi­ cer’s duties were which gave us an inkling of what was expected of us when we got older. Mr. Hayes was a ’no nonsense’ kind of guy but fair and even handed in his deal­ ings with everyone especially little folks. We all respected and admired him. Arriving at Central School Ernie let us off on Walnut Street at the foot of the long winding cement steps that lead to the north­ east entrance near the kindergarten room. Emie performed this same service for lhe first warders. The third and fourth warders walked to school. Our teacher. Miss Florence McCam taught one kindergarten section in the morning and a different one in the afternoon. Like most six year olds, I fell in love with Miss McCam on my first day at school. I can still remember her quite clearly. I’d like to share several recollections 1 have relating to societies futile attempt to ’’sprinkle salt on my tail.’’ For example, in about the mid­ dle of each session. Mrs. McCam clapped her hands as loudly as she could to get our attention. When the noise subsided to about the level of an out bound SST, she directed us to fetch our personnel 4*x2 1/2* rag rugs, spread them out on the floor, remove our shoes, lie down and observe quiet time. I personally thought that this segment of our routine was primarily designed for the teacher's benefit and to be accurate they should have referred to it as teacher's “san­ ity checklist time." Quiet time was painful for me and seemed to last for an eternity. My muscles always seemed to twitch invol­ untarily and got worse whenever i thought Miss McCam was watching me. The whole experience resembled what I imagine soli­ tary confinement at Jackson State Prison might be like. Another memory I have of kindergarten is of lhe colorful tiled five feet square sunken goldfish pond. The pond was five inches deep and enclosed by a two inch high tiled edge running completely around it. This attractive amenity was located next to the sandbox under the windows on the east side of the room. Walking along the rim of lhe pond was a big no-no for obvious reasons. The architects who designed the room obviously didn’t know that kinder­ garteners sometimes have short memories and a really tougher problem resisting temptation. Occasionally one of our class­ mates suffered a memory lapse and fell into the pond. This catastrophic event always created instant panic among the gold fish sending them frantically darling hither and yon looking for safe haven. Not to be out­ done, Miss McCam arose to the occasion by darting, about hither and yon too... Without question the most prestigious coveted assignment in kindergarten was feeding the goldfish. Miss McCam awarded this honor only to good do-bees. 1 don’t remember that I ever got to feed lhe fish. I never held this against her though because I knew in my heart that I was really one of her favorites and concluded that she was only trying to protect my sensitive feelings from being hurt by the slings and arrows of jealous peers. Undoubtedly the grandest and most col­ orful event that occurred that year was our circus project. Just a few years into lhe school year Miss McCam perceived that as Children playing outdoors at the Second Ward School playground in the mid1930s. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jack Walton) The fourth grade boys at the Second WarSchool in Hastings during the 1934­ 35 academic year. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jack Wallen) The fourth grade girls at the Second Ward School in Hastings during the 1934^35 academic year. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jack Walton) a class project creating a real live circus would be a natural. She astutely realized that in most cases only slight behavior modification training would be necessary to enable myself and most of my classmates to pass for one of the higher primates. Contortionists, clowns, midgets and wild men from Borneo presented no particular problem for Miss McCam’s projected cir­ cus, but I'm sure that inventing a credible bearded lady and “a tallest man in the world" must have taxed her ingenuity. I was selected to be the south half of an elephant going north probably because of my magnetic personality, natural talent, enthusiasm and big butt. My old second ward neighborhood chum, luiRae, was cho­ sen to be the north half of this prehistoric beast. I was elated to have landed this role because when I was five years old my Grandpa Walton took me to the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus in Kalamazoo. There my imagination I was captured by the dozen or so elephants staked out in the elephant tent. As it turned out. I was the only one in my class that had ever actually seen a real live elephant up close qualifying me to be the resident ele­ phant authority, or so I thought. My father, who was an ardent Democrat, didn’t think highly of the idea, but Mom who was a strong Republican was delighted. My mom and LaRae’s mom, Gladys, tried without success to locate an elephant suit pattern to guide them so they were obliged to set about designing a costume on their own. They decided that it was to have a front and a back section joining around the middle with a few strategically placed buttons. The gray muslin material they used for this project was purchased at J.C. Penneys. As I recall it, our dear mothers ran into a few minor technical snags such as how to build some convincing rigidity into the trunk and ears. One practical detail they completely overlooked was ventilation. Believe me when I say that two bodies encapsulated inside that outfit could create conditions duplicating a tropical rain forest in about five minutes. At our first dress rehearsal I discovered not only couldn't I see where I was going, but that the bent over posture I had to assume quickly became unbearable. This especially bothered me when, at our public performance as an encore, LaRae and I were obliged to repeat our popular “Pachyderm Polka" routine. Our unique admission tickets and pro­ grams were hand crafted by a consortium of our classes most talented artisans. These were the kids that could “stay in the lines" most of lhe lime when they colored and could be trusted with scissors. In addition to designing the tickets and programs. Miss McCam appointed other committees to manage such things as the peanut, popcorn and lemonade concessions. The overflow crowd clamoring to buy tickets when lhe box office opened on the day of our premier performance exceeded our fondest expectations. As gratifying as this was we hadn't really anticipated quite so many brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents and grandparents. Even after they brought extra chain: in from the "all purpose" room upstairs there were still some patrons who were standing as our per­ formance began. Some things didn't go exactly as we had expected either. There were some unantici­ pated interruptions like when John Coleman, our token tiger, got into deep dodo trouble for spitting on the floor in protest over being confined in such a small cage. In John's defense it should be said that present day animal rights groups would undoubtedly have agreed with the basic premise of his protest and likely taken up his cause. This incident proves that at least one of our classmates was bom 50 years too soon. • ■ All in all our circus was a smashing suc­ cess. The gale was at least $1.15 and this didn't include profits from the popcorn, peanuts and lemonade. Several days after the big top had been struck a rumor made the rounds at Central School that a team of Broadway talent scouts had visited Hastings incognito and were so impressed with our performance that they were considering signing up for a road tour the following summer. Sadly, nothing ever became of this brush with fame and fortune. The next four years I attended the old second ward school, located in the 700 block of East Bond Street. This school which was three blocks from our house was a two story red brick structure. There were two rooms on the ground floor. The second floor had two rooms and a small library. On the south side of the structure was an ugly, but substantial iron fire escape. In the base­ ment there was a community room and lhe girls toilets. The boys toilets were located in a separate part of lhe basement apart from lhe girls s de and wasn't accessible from the inside. If a boy had to use the john he had to exit the main building and reenter the basement through a side door where the furnace room was located. This arrange­ ments was not very convenient, especially on cold winter days. Our playground was equipped with a teeter-totter, slide, swings and a baseball diamond that abutted Chief of Police Zip Thompson’s property on the south side. Once some practical joker planted a garter snake behind the books in the library. For a few weeks following all of the girts and several boys wouldn't go near the place. Speculation had that if you pulled a book off lhe shelf you'd find yourself eye­ ball to eyeball with this slimy reptile and he'd be laying there all coiled up, hissing and ready to strike. I' was three or four weeks before this creature was captured and returned to mother nature. The perpe­ trator of this dastardly deed was never apprehended, but the girls and our teachers all seemed to agree that it had to have been one of us boys. This was my first experi­ ence with sex discrimination. [Dear readers, now some 65 years later the truth can be told! I received the follow­ ing confession from my chum, Tom Waters:) “The garter snake in the library: After all these years, I must admit my transgression. Yes, I was responsible for the snake in the library! It was not quite the way you describe, however. I had been in the habit of carrying around a small garter snake in my pocket. For no apparent reason except I considered it a sort of a pet, and of course, it was great with which to scare the girls. One day I lost it I searched everywhere, but no luck. I decided to just stay quiet When I heard lhat some little old lady had pulled a book down from a shelf and was confront­ ed by the snake, I knew it was mine. I vowed never to let on." The school's fire alarm system consisted of a simple bell mounted on the wall high above the landing in the stairwell. A rapid, high pitched staccato like ding-ding-ding was made by jerking a metal chain dangliug temptingly down the wall. In my peer group the ultimate show of bravado would have been to give that chain a surreptitious yank when passing by. but alas the penalty for this infraction was so severe that no one ever quite dared do it. Nevertheless, a lot of us boys dreamed about jerking that chain when passing by particularly on days we felt depressed and were fantasizing about becoming famous and idolized by our friends. For first grade I had Elizabeth Finch and for second grade I had Louise Buchner. For third and fourth grades I had Grace Edmonds. All of there teachers were won­ derful and I owe then a great debt. One incident I shall always remember Miss Finch for was (he time when she stood at the blackboard, arm out stretched care­ fully printing ou: weekly quota of spelling words when without warning the elastic band of her bloomers broke and her pink unmentionables slithered down around her ankles. She nonchalantly stepped out of them, picked them up and retreated momentarily to lhe cloakroom. She was so matter of fact about the whole thing you’d of thought it was something lhat happened to her about every day. I doubt if Superintendent Van Buskirk ever heard about this incident, because being of the Victorian persuasion there was no way any­ one could have found the proper sequence of words to relate the event without embar­ rassing him. The only person in the school system what didn’t teach in the classroom was Superintendent David Van Buskirk. All five principals taught classes, usually about full time. Ed Taylor, the high school principal taught only one subject, which was Latin. This schedule gave him sufficient extra time to attend to his administrative duties. I sometimes think that all administrators would be better administrators if they were permitted to teach in the classroom an hour two each week. Starting at about the age of 10 and con­ tinuing for a few years beyond, boys gener­ ally go through a “gang phase." The boys in second ward were no exception. Gangs were especially active in the summer time when there wasn’t much else to do except reinforce forts, map out strategies and fine tune our arsenal. We became experts at making super duper slingshots which along with AK-47s should be outlawed. Honk Keeler had a reputation as being the pre­ mier slingshot maker in second ward and lhe best frog slugger for miles around. The advent of tubeless tires undoubtedly set back the art of slingshot making at least a hundred years. Of course slingshots, bean shooters and rubber bands for shooting paper wads were confiscated if we were foolish enough to bring them to school. One year we spent a lot of time fashion­ ing crude arrow heads out of pieces of slate salvaged from a re-roofing job at Eva Heacox's house on the comer of Jefferson and Grand Street. We made spears and crude bows and arrows, none of which worked very well. We discovered that metal garbage and ash can lids made excellent shields. However, these heavy lids seemed unwieldy compared to the shields we saw the Christians use in the movies when they stormed infidel citadels during the cru­ sades. In summary, you might say that dur­ ing these years we worked our way through the stone age step-by-step; sort of an onto­ logical recapitulation. 1 think anthropolo­ gists might call it. Challenges between rival gangs were exchanged and ultimatums issued two or three times each week. Once in a great while, usually to save face, we got into an armed skirmish with a rival gang. Generally though, most of this saber rattling was just a lot of one-up-manship propaganda designed to fake the other guy out. This fakery always reminded me of a motley herd of blow snakes intimidating an intrud­ er. Most of these gang activities took place along Fall Creek, which in those days was a beautiful pristine stream paralleling the C.K.&S. railroad tracks all the way down­ town where it melted into the Thomapple. Tbe area for a half block or more each side of Fall Creek was overgrown and wild mak­ ing it ideal for cowboys and Indians, cops and robbers and gang warfare. Kids for sev­ eral blocks on either side of the creek spent many happy hours there exercising their imaginations. We knew every trail and each cross over point where we could hop from stone to stone without getting our feet wet if we had shoes on. We knew where to find pussy willows and polliwogs in the spring and where we could catch turtles, frogs, crayfish and water snakes in the summer. One year our gang was certain it had dis­ covered gold along the banks of Fall Creek. We immediately swore each other to secre­ cy to keep news of this stunning find from spreading. There could be no doubt about it, there on the side of a steep bank that had been exposed by spring flooding were stones laced with flecks of gold that gleamed in the sunlight We knew that our parents would be enormously proud of us and grateful that we had found a means to soften the harsh reality of lhe depression we heard them discuss sometimes. It was a very sad day when our dreams of wealth and glory were dashed after learning that what we had found was pyrite, otherwise known as fool’s gold. My friend, Tom, who lived in the 900 block of Hanover Street and I organized several day long fishing expeditions up Fall Creek. Our favorite spot was upstream from the C.K.AS. railroad bridge that was locat­ ed about a city block south of Shriner Street Since neither of us relished the blood and gore of removing hooks from squirming fish, we took the logical precau­ tion of borrowing a box of extra hooks we found in his dad's tackle box and a pair of scissors. We packed these items along with our peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. When we returned home with our bucket of chubs Tom's dad acted like it was about the nicest mess of prize winning fish he’d ever seen. He dutifully removed the hooks and cleaned every one of them, while at the same time instructing us how it was done. Mr. Waters assured us that the next time we brought home a fine mess of fish like that we would now know how to clean them all by ourselves. To be continued CAPTURE THE COLOR OF THE SEASON! Take lots of photos of the colorful scenes of autumn, then bring us your film for... QUALITY COLOR PHOTO PROCESSING J Ad GRAPHICS Nonh of Hastings, M-43 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 Lions look to earn playoff spot By Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley Lions’ coach Gunther Mittelstaedt says his gridders have three tough weeks ahead of them while they look for their sixth win and a berth in the playoffs. The first “tough” one is at Bellevue Fri­ day night at 7. The 2-4 Broncos lost to Leslie last Fri­ day 39-7. Bellevue has invited the Lions to their homecoming, and Valley will head lo town with their 5-1 record overall looking to bust up the party. Unfortunately for area fans the Maple Valley Lions are the only team around that is seriously looking at a ptayoff berth this fall. Injuries, graduations, and bigger, faster opponents have put a little bit of a damper on this falls win totals. But not on the spirits of the area’s grid­ ders. After falling to O-K Gold leaders South Christian last weekend Hastings’ coach Kyle DcHorn said that his team has been revitalized in recent weeks. His Saxons are finding a new focus, and camaraderie as a team. The Saxons will be looking for the first win of the season this Friday night at 7 when they visit Wayland. The Wildcats arc 4-2 this season with a 2-2 record in the Gold. Wayland’s speedy offense is led by quarterback Leon Hilaski. who will be looking to spread the ball all over the field to his teammates. The Delton Panthers will have their hands full this Friday night with another group of Panthers when they visit KVA leader Parchment. Parchment comes into the contest with just one loss so far this season, and they arc undefeated in the league. Last weekend Parchment put up 55 points in their victory against Wyoming Lee. Lakewood head coach Randall Hager says that this Friday’s homecoming game against Lansing Catholic Central is another game against a team like Eaton Rapids, who the Vikings defeated last weekend. Lansing Catholic Central is another team that likes to *hrow the ball a lot and has put up a lot of points at different times this sea­ son. The Sailors' size played a big role in their win against Chad Ferguson (14) and the Hastings Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) This Friday the TK Trojans visit Calvin Christian who is 1-3 in the Blue this sea­ son. Penfield says Calvin is very good up front, has a skilled quarterback, and a run­ ning back who was all-conference last sea­ son. but they are another team that has been bitten by the injury bug. Calvin was shut out by Byron Center last week 41-0. “We’re hoping to get on a roll to end the year,” says Penfield. Where are the rivalries? Why haven't I heard anything about big rivalries in high school sports around here since I took this job? I was hoping to find out a little more about that kind of thing. Homecoming seems like the only extra special matchup I've seen in high school foot­ ball so far. and that doesn't even have anything lo do with who the opponent is. Where's the Michigan-Ohio Slate. Red Wings-Avalanche. Yankccs-Rcd Sox. the ex­ tra excitement, the passion, and dare I say the hate that comes with playing the big ri­ val? Is it because the few teams wc have here in Barry County rarely face off against each other? Does Delton have a tough time finding an archrival because the Panthers have to play schools down in Kalamazoo, while Hastings and Middleville arc in different confer­ ences, both traveling all over Grand Rapids playing hall games? Then there's Lakewood leaving our comfy confines of the cornfields, going all the way to Jackson and Lansing to play. When I was at Middleville it didn’t seem to matter. Everybody wanted the football team to beat Byron Center just as bad as they wanted them lo beat Calvin Christian. There wasn’t the one game you had to find the minute you fir.a saw a schedule. High School kids turn over every four, or even two years on varsity sports. Docs it just not carry over? Maybe kids arc friends with kids at the other schools? I don’t know. Fan interest, well no that isn t right, fan intensity, seems to be based mostly on a re­ cord. If the team s doing well, we’ll go crazy. With the exception of homecoming, where is that one big game the. stands out abeve the rest on the high school schedules, the one you have to sec because your team is playing “their" team and you can’t live if “they" win? Even if it s not a Michigan-Ohio State kind of thing, where it’s such a big game be­ cause the two teams arc at the top of the standings all the time, to go along with hating each other it’s still an event. Central Michigan and Western Michigan have their big battle on the gridiron every fall, usually without any drcams of any post-season implications on the line, but it ’s still a giant event for the schools. Everybody is there. Everybody has to know who’s gonna win this one. “Wc have to win this one even if it’s the only one wc win all year." When is the game where face paint isn’t enough? When you have lo throw marshmal­ lows? And drive through the opponent s town blasting your fight song the night before? Where is the game where the playeis would rather have to run to the sidelines and throw up because they’re so tired than give in an inch? Where’s the game that can pull relatives apart like the Civil War? Where is that game in our area’s high school sports? I hope there is one and I just don’t know where it is. Somebody let me know because I’d like to see it. Maybe next year. Maybe this whole new O-K Conference setup will help a couple of the schools get a big time rivalry going. At least it will help Middleville. Hastings. Caledonia, and Way­ land. They ’ll all be in the same conference, no longer riding up to Coopersville or Cedar Springs or the like. Though, I guess Hastings, Caledonia and Wayland arc already in the same conference. Is there any combination of big rivals in there? This doesn’t have to apply just to football. Doesn’t there have to be two high school girls’ basketball teams out there that just can’t stand each other so much, and records arc washed away, that turns out to be a great game no matter what? Well, that is if your team wins, otherw ise it’s the biggest tragedy ever. Where’s the one big one that the community can rally around no matter what the re­ cord is. that doesn't have to stop to crown kings and queens in the middle? Current Records: Delton 1-5 Hastings 0-6 Lakewood 3-3 Maple Valley 5-1 Thomapple Kellogg 1-5 Here’s a round up of last week’s gridiron action. Hastings 0, South Christian 39 Against the bigger faster Sailors. Hast­ ings’ struggles continued But Saxon head coach Kyle De Horn said his team may be on the vcigc of some­ thing good. It was the “first time they played as a team, and trusted each other,’’ DeHorn said of his defense. The Saxons never acted out­ moded in the ballgame. “They went out and hit those kids." said DcHorn. “With the season we’re having wc have to find small successes, and wc saw some of them." against South. It may have been a tough job finding the successes against South. The Sailors took a 13-0 lead in the first quarter on then built on it over the next two quarters. They added another touchdown in the second, then put up 20 points in the third quarter to reach the final of 39-0. The Sailors’ offense did it on the ground and in the air. while the Saxon offense struggled to rush the ball. Dustin Bowman did complete 14 pass at­ tempts for 112 yards. Joe Arens caught four passes for 47 yards. Drew Bowman was the leading ground gainer for the Saxons rushing six times for 33 yards. Delton 13, Galesburg-Augusta 32 Galesburg racked up 336 yards of total offense in spoiling what was left of the Panthers’ homecoming after the weather spoiled Delton’s parade. “Galesburg really dominated, in my opinion, the line of scrimmage tonight, of­ fensively and defensively on our Panthers," said Delton coach Rob Hcethuis. The two teams went back and forth in the second quarter, but the second was all Galesburg. After a scoreless first quarter Galesburg took a 7-0 lead at 10:29 in the second. Just 19 seconds later Steven Bourdo caught a 41.yard touchdown pass form Ty­ ler Blacken, but the two-point conversion try failed and the Panthers still trailed by one. Galesburg responded with a 21-yard TD pass completion of their own to push their lead to 14-7. Then with 1:19 left in the first half the Panthers again clawed their way back, scor­ ing on a 7-yard touchdown pass fron Blacken to John Noto. With one big play following the ensuing kickoff Galesburg moved the ball down the field and scored with ten seconds left in the half on a 2-yard TD run. The Panthers managed to block the extra point attempt, but still trailed 20-13 at the half. “They just managed to come up with the big plays when they needed to.” said Hecthuis. After Delton s halftime homecoming activitics Galesburg came out and kept light­ ing up the scoreboard, while the Panthers were held without another point. Two more short touchdown runs by Galesburg in the second half, one in each quarter, pushed the final score to 32-13. The Panthers gained 106 yards on the ground, and Blacken was four of ten pass­ ing for 65 yards. Noto led the Panthers’ defense with 14 tackles, and Zac Culbert had 10. Maple Valley 50, Dansville 26 Even mother nature wanted to sec Val­ ley’s football Lions get their fifth victory of the season last Friday night. After a day of rain and wind, while other football programs waved their white flags and decided to wait ‘til Saturday, lhe Lions took the field under sunny skies. As the clouds moved out and the sun went down the sky turned Maple Valley Blue. But it wasn’t only aesthetic, in the fourth quarter the wind started howling in the face On the ensuing kickoff the seas parted right up the middle for returner Jimmy Hirnciss and he carried the pigskin 80 yards for a touchdown, turning the Dansville kicker in circles at mid-field. It pul Valley up 22-6. but they didn’t stop there. Two plays after Dansville goi the hall back. Bry an Dunlap iound a Dansville pass in his hands. It was one of four intercep­ tions by the Maple Valley defense on the night, that seemed to get their hands on more passes than the Dansville receivers. It took Eric Smith only two carries to move the ball into the endzone from the Dansville 32-yard line, suddenly it was 28­ 6 Valley. Dansville moved to within 14 points af­ ter a long drive against the Maple Valley defense got the Aggies another touchdown and two-point conversion. Mitlclstaedt said, ’offensively we played great. The intensity was way up there. We had a little trouble on D.” Dansville gained 232 yards on the ground. 316 for the night. Which might sound like a lot. but Valley did steal the four interceptions and many of the rushing yards were racked up in the second half against the Lions' defense which was on the field most of the evening. Mitlclstaedt said that he-thinks he’s had better defenses in the past, but a lot of that can be attributed to the fact that his offense scores so fast nowadays. Instead of three yards and a cloud of dust. Valley scored on runs of 65 yards. 64 yards 33 yards. 20 yards, 19 yards, plus the 80-yard kick return. Only their final score of the game, a oneyard plunge by sophomore fullback Bill Hawblitz, came on a long drive without the benefit of a huge play. Of course lhe drive started with a huge play, Ryan Grider’s second interception of the night. Hawblitz’s score put the Lions up 50-20. Dansville added a late TD lo make the final 50-26. Valley took an 8-0 lead on a 33-yard run by Dunlap. Dansville’s ensuing drive was cut short by Grider, Brandon Schantz, and Eric Turner. The Panthers Dustin Morgan wrestles a Galesburg ball carrier to the ground. (Photo by Linda Boyce) of the Aggies, as if Valley wasn’t a strong enough foe. The Lions didn’t need any help from the wind this week however. The Lions already led 44-20 when the forces of nature started hinting to the Ag­ gies that it was time to go home. The Lions attempted only one pass, it was picked off and returned about 25 yards for Dansville’s first score. Lions coach Guenther Mitlclstaedt decided that that was enough of that, and the Lions went on to rush for 431 yards in the ball game. The interception return cut Valley’s early 16-0 lead to 16-6, for a split second it was almost a ballgame, but only for a split sec­ ond. The Trojans Justin VanSpronsen tries to twist out of the grasp of a Coopersville defender (Photo by Perry Hardin) A Turner sack on second down, one of two for him on the night as part of his team leading 10 tackles, pushed the Aggies into a passing situation. On third-and-17 Grider deflected the Ag­ gie pass, and Schantz pulled it out of the air at the Dansville 45. The Lions moved right down the field and scored on a 20-yard Dunlap run. Smith added the two point conversion runs on Valley’s first two touchdowns for a 16-0 lead. A 64-yard TD run by Smith, and a 65yardcr by Himeiss in the third quarter ef­ fectively slammed the door for the Lions. Smith led the Lions with 160 yards on 12 carries. Dunlap had nine for 124. and Hirnciss had 7 for 96. Zack Vorcc had nine tackles for the Li­ ons and Schantz added eight tackles to go with his two interceptions. Tail back Lewis Rashid led the Aggies ground attack rushing for 184 yards on 24 carries, most of them in the second half on plays where he took a direct snap after the Lions knocked out two Aggie quarterbacks. Lakewood 42, Eaton Rapids 7 For the third week in a row lhe Lake­ wood varsity gridders held their opponents to a single score, and finally ihc offense ex­ ploded. for scoring six touchdowns in their 42-7 win At Eaton Rapids on Saturday morning the Viking offense came out slow, punting on their first possession and losing a fum­ ble on the second. By the end of the first quarter however, they got things going. Bobby Logan dove in from a yard out to put the visiting Vikings up 7-0. ft snowballed from there. With 10 minutes left in the second quar­ ter Tommy Pett scored on a 5-yard plunge. On Eaton Rapids' following possession the Viking defense, which has only allowed two scores in the last three games, forced a three-and-out. Kris Vczino came bustin’ through to block it and the ball found it’s way out of the back of the endzone for a safety. Two plays after the ensuing free kick Vczino made another big play. He hauled in a Scott Secor pass and went 39 yards for a touchdown, and a 23-0 Lakewood lead. See GRIDDERS, page 12 �Tbe Hastings Banner - Thursday October 10. 2002 - Page 11 Tournament scores move Saxons up list Still winless in conference The Delton varsity girls' basketball team had a tough night against Paw Paw Oct. 8 and fell 70-31. Panthers’ coach Rick Williams says that Paw Paw is “probably the best team in the KVA." and they showed his girls’ why Tuesday night. Paw Paw scored more poin’s in the first half than Delton would manage all night, including outscoring the Panthers 23-2 in lhe first stanza. Williams said that Paw Paw “easily han­ dled our attempt to press and pressured us into a lot of turnovers.” Paw Paw forced Delton into 31 of them to be exact. Kortni Matteson led the Panthers, who had another rough shooting night, with nine points. Shannah Fisher added seven. Roxann Huisman was the team's leading rebounder w ith five. On Oct. 3 two free throws by Parch­ ment's Katlin Beltlcy with 27 seconds left in the fourth quarter tied up the game and sent it into overtime. In overtime Parchment took over, out­ scoring the Panthers 13-0. to take a 60-47 win. Matteson fouled out in the fourth quarter and Christina Charron in O.T. for the Pan­ thers. Williams said with that, “wc ran out of players and gas in OT.” Huisman led the Panthers in scoring with 12 points. She also pulled down eight re­ bounds. Charron and Fisher both scored ten points. Charron had 10 boards, and Fisher six. With the two losses the Panthers arc now 3-8 and will still be looking for their first KVA win when they take on GalesburgAugusta al home on Tuesday Oct 15. BCC will see Alter again In a preview of a game in the first round of the Association of Christian Schools In­ ternational boys' varsity soccer tournament the BCC guys defeated Family Altar 4-0. The win evened the regular season scries between the two schools at one game apiece. The teams will face off next Friday Oct. 18. coach Deano Lamphere says that it's “weird to have to play them again, but this time it’s for all lhe marbles.” Against Altar in the first half Adam Lamphere assisted Eric Lamphere on the games opening goal, then Ron Holley as­ sisted Adam Lamphere to put BCC up two at halttimc. In the second half BCC switched goal tenders from Shane Hickey who made eight saves to get the first half shutout to Evan Wisner who came in and also made eight saves and got a shut out in his half of ac­ tion. Eric Lamphere just dribbled down the field through the Altar defense for BCC’s first goal of the second half. BCC’s final score came when Holley dribbled the ball by five defenders then crossed it to Adam Lamphere who knocked it into the goal. Holley at sweeper was “just clearing up everything" for the BCC defense said coach Lamphere. and Seth Hoxworth did good job focusing on defense from his mid­ field position. Deano Lamphere said that his team changed their strategy a little bit this time against Alter, having midfielders Eric Lam­ phere and Hoxworth concentrate more on one end of the field. “This time around it really kind of paid off.” said coach Lam­ phere. BCC. who now has an 11-3 record, has a tunc up Thursday Oct. 10 against the Battle Creek Homeschool Hawks before heading into the season ending tournaments. The winner of the BCC v. Family Altar matchup next week would face the winner of Lakeside v. Washtenaw in the finals at Lakeside in Lansing Saturday Oct. 19 at 11:00 a.m. The Saxons' Pete Swiatek prepares to putt on the final green at the conference tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Slow starts continue to plague Saxon girls Hastings' varsity girls’ basketball team’s struggles continued Thursday Oct. 3 against Gold opponent Kcnowa Hills as they fell 55-42. The Lady Saxons trailed throughout the game as Kcnowa bounded to a 22-6 lead after the first period. “The first few minutes have been disas­ trous for us this season. Wc arc going to look very closely at what’s happening in the first quarter and adjust our game.” says Saxons' coach Steve Laubaugh. “That’s five games in a row where the deficit from early on has been insurmountable.” Hastings battled back in the second quar­ ter behind an effective full-court press to only trail by 12 at halftime. The Saxons play was effective in the sec­ ond half as well, cutting the lead to nine by the end of three periods. In the fourth Hastings continued to chip away at the lead, closing within four points in the latter stages, but a key three-pointer by Kcnowa while clinging to a six point lead proved to be the clincher. Kcnowa added some free throws on in the last few seconds to finish out the scor­ ing. With the loss the Saxons fall to 1-9 over­ all and are still winless in the league. “1 got some better all-around play after the first eight minutes," said Laubaugh. “Tiffany Howell and Amber Thomas had some of their best games, and Niki Note­ boom continues lo play with an energy that is difficult to describe. I’m confident these girls will respond to this and be ready for Cedar Springs.” Howell led the Saxons with 13 points, Thomas had 12, and Noteboom 10. The Saxons visit Cedar Springs on Thursday Oct. 10, and Gull Lake on Tues­ day Oct. 15. Their next home game is against Sparta on Thursday Oct. 17. Panthers remain third With a third place finish in the KVA Championship at The Lynx in Otsego on Oct. 3 the Delton boys’ varsity golf team held onto third place overall in the final conference standings. On the cold cloudy Thursday Dustin Healey led the Panthers with a 77. Only three golfers finished with lower scores on the day. Two of them were shooting for Kalama­ zoo Christian who earned first place at the championship, but it wasn’t enough for them to catch Parchment for first place in the final KVA standings. Healey's performance this year earned him all KVA honors. His teammates Brandon Garrison and Jake Bowman both shot 87 at The Lynx. Ross Osgood was lhe other P inther to fig­ ure into the final scoring with an 84. The guys will miss school on Friday Oct. 11 as they compete in the regional tourna­ ment. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS After finishing the O-K Gold’s regular season with a 5-11 record in seventh place the Hastings' varsity boys’ golf team made their move at the conference tournament. The Saxons shot a 334 at Cedar Chase in Cedar Springs, falling to only conference champion South Christian and runner up Caledonia. . Third place at the tourney pushed the Saxons from seventh up to fifth in the Gold’s final standings, leap-frogging over Wayland and Wyoming Park. Hastings was led by senior Brian DeVries on the day. He shot an 80. The 80 earned DeVries a medal for tenth place. DeVries also earned All-Conference honors with the tenth best average in the confer­ ence. 39.8. Junior Pete Swiatck was second for the Saxons with an 84. His classmates Justin Pratt and Brian Doozan both shot 85. Wayland’s Steve Chachulski shot the low score for the day, a 73. South Christian was the only team with two golfers under 80. In the final conference standings South Christian finishes in first place, Caledonia second. Unity Christian third, Kenowa Hills fourth, Hastings fifth, Wayland sixth, Wyoming Park seventh, and Cedar Springs and Sparta tied in eighth. The Saxons’ regional match is Friday Oct. 11 at Broadmoor, hosted by Caledo­ nia. Hastings' Brian DeVries accepts his medal from the Cedar Springs coach after finishing tenth at the conference tournament at Cedar Chase Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood volleyball has found its man? Donald Nichols has been recommended to be Lakewood’s new varsity volleyball coach. The board will vote on his appoint­ ment tonight. Lakewood superintendent Gunnard John­ son said he expects the board to approve the recommendation. Nichols lives in the Lansing area and will soon be a retiree from state govern­ ment. After being assistant varsity coach at Laingsburg from 1991-94, Nichols was the freshmen coach at Grand Ledge from 94­ 96. Then jumped back to Laingsburg to be their head varsity coach in 1996. Nichols is a former assistant coach on the Michigan Stale University’s club vol­ leyball team and has spent the last two sea­ son as the jayvec coach al East Lansing High School. Johnson says that Nichols “has a great background in volleyball” and that he has been involved with the game for the past 20 years playing, officiating, and coaching. “1 think he is looking forward to the op­ portunity to work as our varsity volleyball coach,” said Johnson, “and that coming into a program that’s successful, he wants to keep it that way.” Nichols is replacing Kellie Rowland who resigned last year after more than a decade at the helm of one of the most successful volleyball programs in the state of Michi­ gan. Rowland left to take her position as Lakewood Middle School's assistant prin­ cipal. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hear­ Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public ing on October 17, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law Bunding hearing on October 17, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Courts & Law located at 220 West Court Street in Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will Building located at 220 West Court Street in Hastings. Michigan The subject of the public be the consideration of the following amendment lo the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County as amended: Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE A-5-2002 MAP CHANGE A-4-2002 Request to rezone property in Section 6 in Orangeville Township (see below) Request to rezone property in Section 23 in Castletown Township (see below) From C-2 (Rural & Residential Convenience Commercial) to C-1 (Light Commercial) From A (Agricultural) to AR (Agricultural Rural & Residential). BOWUNG SCORES Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 19-5; Woodlands Sales 14-10; Hastings City Bank 13-11; TVCCU 9- II; Yankee Zephyr 7-13; Bye 6­ 18. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Blakely 201; G. Hairse 214; L. Porter 189; R. O'Keefe 208; L. Miller 237. Women’s High Game - C. O’Keefe 175. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series • Chuck L. 163-432; Jcramey S. 146-412; Robert W. 140-404; Paul W. 162-384; Travis K. 141 379; Tom M. 139-373; Jon B. 168-372; Jared M. 143-370; HalteT. 131-350; Dustin M. 143-332: JohnH. 138-325; Devin M. 113-314; Gary W, 117-310; Ben S. 142­ 309; Chris G. 100-299; Derrick M. 120­ 277; Brandon W. 122-275; Tim B. 90-256; John A. 94-250; Samm L. 87-239; Milch P. 82-235: Tim E. 68-172. Girls High Game and Series - Tai L. 160-449; Tiffany M. 104-260; Jennifer S. 73-216; MerissaG. 72-188. Al ol the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Property Deecriptlon/Logal Description: Parcel #08-11-006-035-20 Property Description/Legal Description: Parcel #08-05-023-000-15-01 COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 POST OF SEC 6. T2N. R10W. TH NORTH 89 DEG 56'43* THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC. 23. T3N. R7W, EXCEPT THE WEST 1717 FT. OF THE NORTH 1015 FT. THEREOF. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER WESTERLY 33 FT. THEREOF FOR PRICE ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. ALSO THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC. 23. T3N, R7W. LYING SOUTH OF STATE ROAD, EXCEPT: THAT PART NORTH OF A LINE DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING 715.64 FT. SOUTH OF THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SEC. 23. THENCE EAST 280.50 FT.; THENCE NORTH 72.06 FT., THENCE N82 DEG 1T2V E, 381.03 FT. TO THE EAST WEST ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 1015 38 FT . TH NORTH 61 DEG 2(740’ WEST 454 75 FT., TH NORTH 5 DEG 55' WEST 282 92 FT. TO A POINT PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AS BEING 1446 2 FT WEST AND 475 9 FT NORTH OF SAID EAST 1/4 POST. TH SOUTH 4 DEG 03' WEST 150 0 FT., TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THiS DESCRIPTION. TH CON­ TINUING SOUTH 4 DEG 03* WEST 100 00 FT., TH NORTH 89 DEG 22' WEST 81 67 FT . TH NORTH 2 DEG 16-10* EAST 65 00 FT.. TH NORTH 89 DEG 22* WEST 46 31 FT. TH NORTH 4 DEG 03- EAST 34 89 FT , TH SOUTH 89 DEG 22* EAST 130 0 FT TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/3 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SAID SEC. 23; THENCE NORTH TO THE ROADWAY RIGHT OF WAY. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PUR­ POSES OVER THE NORTHERLY 33 FT. THEREOF FOR EAST STATE ROAD AND ANY OTHER EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. NING Address 12330 Marsh Rd , Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 Interested persons desiring to presort their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and Address: 9622 East State Rd.. Nashville. Michigan 49073 place Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed lo 269-948­ Interested persons desmng to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to 269-948-4820. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan, between the 4820 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W Stale St. in Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p m ) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further informa­ hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry tion The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities al the meet.ng/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. the heanng impaired and audio tapes of nnnted materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-1284 Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-1284. Debbie S. Smith Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk Barry County Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 Saxons just short after wild finish in tourney After the closest play ever in soccer to a last second hail-Mary pass in a football game, the Saxon boys’ varsity soccer squad fell in the first round of the conference tournament to host South Christian. Seconds before what 'cams and fans thought was the game’s finaI horn and a 2­ 1 South Christian victory, the referee called a foul on South Christian, and the final horn did sound before Hastings was able to get the ball back into play, but the referee started waving everyone back onto the field. Apparently he decided that South was guilty of delaying the game in some way and told the time keeper to add ten seconds onto the game clock. Twenty soccer players lined up across the top of the penalty box at the South Christian end of the field, including Saxon keeper Scott Allerding. The only two not in the group were the South Christian goalie and the Saxons* An­ drew Vincent, who stood at mid field with the wind at his back waiting for the referee to blow his whistle and start the clock. When he finally did. Vincent sent the bail into the goal mouth where it bounced around, and finally looked like it went into the goal before the final horn sounded again. But the ball came rolling out of the net with the referee waving his hands no. The referee tried to explain that the ball had hit the back of the goal post and never completely crossed the goal line The Saxon players were upset, the Saxon fans were upset, and so was the Saxons coach Andrew Wilkinson. But Wilkinson was more upset at his players than any call the refs had or hadn’t made in the game. The last second prayer was more of a gift than a result of good play. South Christian had dominated the first 38 minutes of the ballgame. The Saxons only forced the South Christian keeper to get his gloves on the ball a handful of times in the entire ball game. With 2:31 left in the second period Aaron Fortier was pushed from behind in the South Christian penalty box. and Vin­ cent’s ensuing penalty shot goal was the lone real scoring threat for the Saxons. South had scored two goals in the first half, then settled for playing the ball in the midfield in (he second. Allerding kept making big saves for the Saxons when South created chances, but the Saxon midfield and offense could find a way to get through the Sailors defense. The Saxons move to the back side of the conference tournament and will host the Wayland Wildcats Thursday Oct. 10 at 4:00 in the afternoon. The Saxons did earn a victory. 4-0 over Cedar Springs Thursday Oct. 3. After what Wilkinson described as a poor first half, even though the Saxons had a 1-0 lead, the Saxons “got back to our style of play” in the second said Wilkinson. The Saxons will play at Delton on Thurs­ day Oct. 17. The Districts are set for the Saxons. The Saxons have a bye in the first round and will host the winner of Middleville and Lowell’s first round match on Wednesday Oct. 23 at 4:30p.m. Middleville will host Lowell at 4:30p.m. on Monday Oct. 21 at 4:30. On the other side of lhe Bracket Caledo­ nia will host Lakewood Oct. 21. while Greenville has a bye and will wait lo visit lhe winner of that game on Oct. 23. The finals arc set for Saturday Oct. 26 at Lakewood High School. Saxon Shorts... Hastings’ Justin Selleck (18) and Jacob Elliot (5) do battle with the Sailors while trying to get possession of the ball.(Photo by Brett Bremer) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL WINANS DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, having resolved It* Intention to make certain public improvements consisting of resurfacing Winans Drive with 1 1/2 inch of compacted asphalt (the Improvements’), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, has made its final Determination of a special assessment d<strict. which const s ts of the f ol lowin g descnbed lots and pareeIs of I and which are benefited by the improvements and against which all of a portion of the improvement, she* bo assessed Freshman Football The Hastings freshmen football team fell to South Christian last week 34-12. Turnovers ended two good Hastings’ drives late in the first half. Trailing 28-0 to start lhe second half the Saxons put together two lone scoring drives, but it was a case of too little too late. The young Saxons arc now 2-2 in con­ ference play, and 2-4 overall. JV Giris’ Basketball The jayvcc girls’ basketball team de­ feated Kcnowa Hills Thursday Oct. 3 47­ 36. Katie Lawrence scored 17 points and pulled down five boards. Beth Gcsaler and Kathlyn Rounds each had eight points and five rebounds. Halie Terrel added six points and nine rebounds. Freshmen Giris’ Basketball The Freshmen girls’ basketball team re­ mained undefeated with a 46-20 victory over Kcnowa Hills last week. With a 12-8 lead after the first quarter the Saxons shut down Kcnowa. Hastings allowed only four points over the next 16 minutes while scoring 20 of their own. Coach Jon Vcrtalka said that “great pass­ ing led to a very balanced scoring night” Eleven different Saxons scored in the game, led by Natalie Pennington with nine. Jodi Jolley and Jamie VanBuren had seven apiece. GRIDDERS, continued from page 10 The ball kept rolling. Four minutes later the Vikings again had possession of the ball. This time it was Se­ cor to Vczino for a 31-yard touchdown pass and catch. The Vikings went into halftime with a 30-0 lead. That was the story of the 30. “Our D. really played well.” said coach Randall Hager. There wasn’t else much to say about it. The Vikings held E.R. to -1 yards of of­ fense in the first half, only 22 for the entire game. E.R. passed for 29 yards in the half, but a. couple of big Viking sacks forced E.R. into -30 yards rushing. They ended the game with -17 on the ground. The Viking starters would only run a sin­ gle drive in the second half, and they made the most of it. Hager said that there weren’t really any individual outstanding numbers on defense. “Everybody got to play a lol.” Twelve or Fifteen different guys recorded four or five tackles in the Viking defense’s total team effort. They “ran the ball really well on a nice drive.” said Hager. Capping it off was Lance Beglin with a i-yard plunge. An early fourth quarter touchdown by E.R. spoiled the shut out. but not the Vi­ kings’ afternoon. Late in the quarter Beglin scored again for lhe Vikcs. This lime on a 20-yard run. Pelt led the Viking ground game carry­ ing 13 times for 102 yards. Secor carried eight times for 51. The Vi­ kings’ senior quarterback also completed six passes for 117 yards and two TD’s. Making the most of his three receptions was Vczino. He scored the two touchdowns and totaled 76 yards. Middleville 22, Coopersville 42 After the threat of severe weather moved the TK versus defending O-K Blue cham­ pion Coopersville football game from Fri­ day night to Saturday afternoon the clouds move out and the sun came up. Although the weather was exceptional Saturday, it wasn’t sunny for the Trojans. TK coach Tim Penfield said injuries kind of caught up with his team. “Coopersville played tough and we didn’t play our best. It didn’t add up very well." It can be summed up with one stat, other than the score of course. TK’s leading tack­ ler was safety Justin VanSpronscn. He had nine. VanSpronscn had to continually stop Coopersville ball carriers who broke through the front of the Trojans defense. The Broncos rushed for 424 yards on the afternoon cn route to their 42-22 win. In the defensive backfield Penfield said VanSpronscn and cornerback Shane Shep­ herd had pretty good days. Shepherd picked off a Coopersville pass late in the second half. They were a few of the bright spots for the Trojans. Another was Darrin Tape. Tape rushed The special assessment (fistrict includes those parcels on Winans Drive, more parbeuiarty described as including the following permanent parcel numbers: 09-165-001-00 Gary and Marcy Hayward 09-165-003-00 Mabel Shook 09-16500400 CITY OF HASTINGS Gary and Marcy Hayward 09-165-002-00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Clinton E. and Cknt I. Jones 09-16500500 Eart and Gail Johnson 09-16500600 Bernard and Linda Fisher 0907000401 Bernard and Linda Fisher 09-16500700 Mac E. and Kathy Kefier 09-16500900 Dave Wood 09-16501000 Edward and Nettie Bamett 0907000400 Edward wd Nettie Barnett 09-16501200 Steve and Linda Contogue 09-16501300 Terry and Joanne Clelard ed at 1108 West Stats Street, Hastings. Michigan (See legal and map batow) The wkcant has requested a variance from Section 90-923 (4Xb) of the Cay ol Hastings Code 09-16501400 Ken and Laura Messenger of Ordinwices, that 6 granted. wiiaJow the construction ol a ttoveway in excess ol 36 feet mwkXh 09-16501500 Notce la hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board nt Appeals wd hold a Pi**c Heanng on the second Boor ol City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan. Tuesday. October 15. 2002. al 700 pm _________ ___ the purpose ol the Pubic Hearing n tor the Zoong Board of Appeals to hoar comments and make a determination on a variance request by Pennock Hospital. MOB. on a parcel ol land heat­ John Howe and Brenda Shinabarger Howe on a parcel located el 1106 West Stele Street 09-16501500 Fred and Katherine Sawchuk 09-16501800 Gary and Connie Katz 09-16501900 Elwood wxl Fteurette Bowers DEG 1S47-E 2028 44 FT FROM W 1/4 POST; TH N 00 DEG 31'11"W 445 96 FT TH S 89 DEG 09-16502000 Susan and Jerry Lentz 2055' W 294 53 FT TH N 00 DEG 2STXTN 37215 FT TO S R O W. LN HWY M-37/M-43 (STATE 09-165021OO Susan and Jerry Lentz ST) SD ROW BEING 50 FT S OF CENTERLINE SO HWY TH N 89 DEG 4TS7- E 267 25 FT 09-16502200 Tom Coie ALG SO S LN TH N 00 DEG 18D3-W 5 FT TO A POINT 45 FT S OF SO CENTERLINE TH N 89 09-13502300 Dan Walen DEG 41'57- E 147 19 FT TH S 00 DEG 18TW E 624 36 FT TH N 89 DEG 14'48- E 98 06 FT TO 09-16502400 Richard and Linda Hook A POINT ON THE W LN OF SO REC PLAT ORIG VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS TH S 09-20501200 Richard and Linda Hook 00 DEG 25'40' W ALG SO W LN 196 17 FT TO A POINT ON E/W 1/4 LN TH S 89 DEG 16'4r 09-16502500 Tom and Dorothy Wargo 09-16502800 Dele McClain 09-16502900 Jim Whightman 09-16503900 Legal description ol said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS BEG AT A POINT OF THE E 4 W 1/4 LN SEC 16 T3N R6W DIST N 89 W ALG SO E/W 1/4 LN 212 87 FT TO POB Dr and Kathy Thompson 09-165031-00 Pete Jones and Nellie Jones Cogswell 09-07900500 James and Kan Geller 0907000600 Juanrta Secord 0907000700 Robert Jones 0907000800 Robert Jones 0907001000 Michael Stambach 09070011-00 Michael Stambach NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which rofl sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER. 2002. AT 6:30 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL/FIRE STATION. 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Clerk s office for public exami­ nations. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PAR­ CEL C* LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ Wntten comments will be received on lhe above request at Hastings City Ha#. 201 E Stale MENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Request tor information andtor minutes ol said heanng should be or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance of protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing in which case a personal appearance at the heanng is not required. directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The cay wit provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon tine days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TOD call relay services 1 800-649­ This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. 3777 Dated: October 9. 2002 June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown Evaril G. Manahum City Clerk just five times in the ballgame, but had 122 yards. He took two reverses for touch­ downs. The first was a 60-yarder in the first quarter lhat cut the Coopersville lead to 14­ 6. Coopersville jumped out to the early lead by scoring on their first two possessions. Penfield said his “offense struggled, but did move the ball well enough to score." However, they didn’t score like the Coopersville offense. The Trojans played poorly in the second quarter said Penfield, and it showed on the scoreboard. The Broncos pushed their 14-6 lead to 35-6 just before the half. After that Penfield said the Trojans played much better. TK had 190 yards of offense in lhe first half, but just couldn't punch it in from in­ side the 10-yard line a couple of times. VanSpronscn did it on both sides of the hall for the Trojans. He caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from Chad Baragar at the end of the first half, then also caught the two-point conversion pass to make the halftime score 35-14. Tape's second reverse for a touchdown was a 4t)-yard run in the second half that cut the Broncos lead to 35-22. but it was all the scoring TK could muster in the second half. Baragar completed 21 of 34 passes for 148 yards. BOWLING SCORES Bu.lcrrllfs Railroad Street Mill 11*5: Carlton Center Bulldozing 10-6; Bennett Industries 10-6: Kent Oil and Propane 7-9; Hecker Agency 5-11; Dean's Dolls 5-11. Good Games and Series - N. Potier 181­ 440; P. Britten 142-336; J. Dormini 177­ 433; H. Cocnen 159-431; J. Rice 178-484; L. Elliston 195-499; D. Snyder 206-538; I. Christopher 169-480; B. Hathaway 157; N. Goggins 137-405; J. Doster 136-371: N. Bechtel 158-427. Friday Night Mixed We Don i Care 15 1/2-4 1/2; 4 of a Kind 14-6; Gutter Dusters 13-7: One Old One 12-8; Now Who's Up 12-8; Heads Out 12­ 8; Vialec 11-9: Brushworks 11-9; Mercy 11-9; We re A Mess 10-10: All But One 9 1/2-10 1/2; Trouble x4 8-8; Bad Habit II 7­ 13; Who's Up 7-13: Oops 6-14; Wimer Golfing 6-10; Ten Pins 5-15. Ladies Good Games and Series - T. Pennington 188: T. Phenix 184; G. Cochan 140; J. Lancaster 157; H. Service 164; B. Roush 180-510; L. Barnum 184; O. Gilktra 187-469; J J. Phillips 165-457; L. Rentz 152; E. Johnson 202-523: C Ramey 206­ 485; N. Hook 210-523: S. Pennington 182; S. Keeler 190; J. Madden 182. Mens Good Games and Series ■ K. Meaney 201-585; D Edwards 231-559; DJ. James 205; H. Pennington 231; J. Banimus 219; S. Lydy 201-571; R. Lancaster 220-525; D. Service 186; R. Roush 176; B. West 187; M. Martin 234­ 593; C. Martin 211-581; A. Taylor 194; B. Rentz 222; K. Hammontree 201; S. Peabody 214-545; T. Ramey 181; C. Pennington 225-597; D. Seats 175. Tbesday Trios Bob's Grill 17-7: Kenny Lee Builders 16.5- 7.5: Piece of Cake 14.5-9.5: Shirley's Chuckwagon 14-10; Trouble 12-12: See ber’s Auto Body 11-13; Cook Jackson 9.5­ 14.5; CB's 9.5-14.5; Miller's Excavating 8­ 16; 3 Blind Mice 8-16. High Games & Series - D. James 175; M. Whitehead 150; B. Hayes 167; P. Ramey 178; K. Carpenter 154; L. Potter 160; J. Rice 182-508; D. Harding 169; L. Trumble 214; S. Varney 155; K. Sheldon 161; P. Fisher 170; J. Phillips 153; D. See her 195; S. Vandenburg 202-530; A. Arends 154; R. Miller 154; N. Lambert 170; T. Redman 214-532. Thursday Angels . Shamrock Tavern 13-7; Bleam's Eaves 11-9; Farmers Ins. 11-5; Maxi Mufflers 10.5- 9.5; Coleman's Hastings 10.5-9.5: Pet World 10-10; Cedar Creek Groc. 9.5-10.5; BAR Testing 9.5-10.5; Richies 7-9; Hastings Bowl 4-16. High Games and Series - R. Houghtalin 170; C. Guernsey 168; S. Greenfield 184; T. Loftus 167; K. Ward 142; C. McGinn 137; L. Barnum 181; J. Wyatt 166; C. Burpee 168; T. Daniels 502; J. Madden 185-506; D. Staines 183; T. Pennington 210-612; A. Kerley 180; P. VanOosl 135; C. Curtis 173; V. Brown ISO; K Stenberg 172; L. Miller 157; N. Bechtel 146; J. Gasper 176; D. McCollum 194-554; B. Hughes 165; T. Cross 176; C. Hayward 158; K. Covey 163; L. Apsey 171. Sunday Night Mixed Happy Hookers 13; Goof Balls II; Thunder Alley II; Sunday Snoozcrs 10: Thee Froggers 9; 4 Horsemen 9; Pinheads 9; Racing Buddies 8; Red Dog 4; Sandbaggers 4. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 182-528; A. Christie 188-506; V. McLeod 178-453; J. Buckner 192; A. Kerley 171; L. Boze 155; D. Saal 139; C Miller 128. Mens High Games and Series - E. Behmdt 192-553; B. Allen 186-510; B. Cantell 167-452; S. Wilkins 164-446; B. Kirby 222; M. McLeod 175; F. Thompson 164; G. Crabtree 113. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 - Page 13 19th place with a time of 19:31. Jason Wy- Battle Creek Lakeview threatens TK girls’ cross dynasty nnl nurt nf a full '' by David T. Young Editor Everybody’s been gunning for the three­ time Division 111 state champion Mid­ dleville girls' cross-country team, and the most serious threat yet to a fourth straight crown showed up Saturday afternoon at the Portage Invitational. Battle Creek Lakeview pulled off lhe rare feat of placing ahead of the Trojans by­ scoring 98 team points to win the 31-team Portage competition that coach Tammy­ Benjamin often has called the "preview to the state meet." If that's true. Middleville has a lol of work to do in lhe next four weeks before the slate meet in Brooklyn Nov. 2. Lakeview, until this week unjustly over­ looked in the state Division 11 rankings, was impressive in taking three of lhe top six individual slots. Michelle DiVerio led the way with a second-place finish in 19:11. Jennifer Hamilton was fourth in 19:29 and Diane Hamilton was sixth in 19:37. The Spartans’ fourth and fifth runinvitational. but the Trojans have beaten the Red Arrows every lime since. Lakeview’s feat is more stunning because it’s this late in the season. ners. a couple of freshmen, were 26th and 60th. respectively. Therein lies the additional bad news. None of Lakeview's lop seven arc seniors and five arc either freshmen or sopho­ mores. The Trojans finished w ith a score of 148. even though Benjamin had lo be pleased lhat all of her top five finished in under 21 minutes, a rarity for girls' teams. Junior Jessica Stortz again led the Mid­ dleville parade with a season-best 19:40. good for ninth place. Sophomore Natalie Hoag was 21st in 20:07. freshman ChaneyRobinson was 29th in 20:20. sophomore Kaleigh Page was 37th in 20:36 and junior Aubrey Raymond finished 52nd in 20:59. Senior Elisc Nyland was 79th in 21:32 and freshman Kcrsla Gustafson was 109th in 22:14. but they didn't figure in lhe scoring. Middleville has been feeling lhe pressure of being the team to beat all fall. Lowell turned lhe trick of edging Benjamin's crew last August in the season-opening Wayland in lhe biggest and best meet of the season thuu far. Sophomore Kelly Sampson of De­ troit Renaissance took first in 18:48.7. well ahead of the rest of the pack, but she was her point was disqualified. Caledonia, another team that has mounted some challenge for lhe Trojans, finished sixth in Portage. Hastings finished 29th. ahead of Three Rivers and South Haven. Sarah Clevenger was 87th in 21:40. Erin Hcmerling was 168th in 24:06. Arica Newton was 172nd in 24:25. Catherine Fish was 178th in 24:52 and Amanda Hurless 200th in 26:31. The Delton Kellogg girls’ team finished in seventh place with a team score of 228. Monique Hoyle earned a medal by taking 11th in 2:07. Kristen Wilfinger was 51st in 21:58. Marissa Ingle 54th in 21:59, Whit­ ney Knollcnbcrg 56th in 22:01 and Lauren Cooper 64th in 22:24. Middleville senior Tim Brog had another fine race for Middleville in the boys’ com­ petition. He finished in 16:46, good for 21st place. However, the Trojan boys did not have a good day as a team, finishing 23rd among the 32 teams. Nick Tomson was 82nd in 18:07, Alex Robinson was 111th in 18:29, Chris Hark­ ness was 120th in 18:36 and freshman Matt Miller was 182nd in 19:36. The Caledonia boys, meanwhile, had one of their best meets this season, finishing 14th. Notice of Mortgage Forsctosurs Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rhonda L Pol (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Plus, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 26. 1996, and recorded on April 19. 1996 in Uber 657 on Page 625 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Guaranty Residential Lending. Assignee by an assignment dated May 26. 1996, which was recorded on August 26. 2002 in Document •1086271. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is Rollie Wilcox sits on his new sled, for the grass drags at the fair grounds, sur­ rounded by many of his sponsors (from left) Jay Beckwith. Kyle Shattuck, John Burkey, Dave Anderson. Jeff French. Tim Voshell, and Troy Dalman. Ready for grass drags “Now lhat we’ve got a good sled to run wc'rc gonna race more.” says 39-ycar-old Hastings resident Rollie Wilcox. Wilcox and his team Swamp Boy Racing will be in the Seventh Annual Michigan Snowmobile Association Grass Drags at the Snow Show this weekend. (Oct. 11-13 at the Barry County Expo Center). The first time his team raced, back in *99, they made it to the semi finals. The fi­ nal six sleds out of about 30 in the division. Wilcox hasn’t raced much since then, mostly because of the cost of sleds and traveling to events. But with help from area merchants and a donation of an $8,000 sled he’ll once again be able to get into the sec­ ond largest snowmobile grass drags in the country. “Il lakes a lot of money lo race these races,” said Wilcox, “we never had that much before.” Running in the 700 triple pipe stock class Wilcox will be looking to finish the 500 .... . .■ foot track in about rix seconds, with the help of the four or five guys volunteering to work with him as his pit crew. Wilcox docs all the mechanical work lo get the sled ready for race day- himself. He said his team is "hoping to win. our goal is to get in the semi finals. We’d be really happy with that.” A win is a little bit of a tall order, be­ cause Wilcox will be racing against factory teams from Skidoo. Arctic Cal. and the other big boys with the best toys. “We're all going to have a good lime, whether wc win or lose, says Wilcox. “On a second hand wc want to win. but these guys do it every weekend. This is our only weekend." claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEi ’ HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($63,733.89). including interest at 7.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm.on October 24. 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Lot 4 of Block 8 of the Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats, Page 40. The redemption period shall be 8 month(s) from the date of such sale; unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 12. 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File•200126293 Jaguars Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 14; Secbers 12; Railroad Street Mill 12; Hair Care Center 12; Nashville 5 Plus 11; Girrbach’s 9; Eye and Ent 5; Armour Auction 5. High Games and Series - B. Maker 178­ 511; S. Drake 187-483; G. Otis 178-471; L. Yoder 172-455; N. Varney 157-451; J. Doster 139-382; B. Smith 139-375; B. Norris 127-360; L. Friend 124-324; J. Decker 221; R. McComb 191; S. Merrill 177; S. Pennington 165; B. Moore 162; C. Bonnema 155; R. Murrah 150; W. Baker 145; J. Kasinsky 142. MORTGAGE SALE Gustafson in 21:57. Theresa Miller. Sarah Hawkins. Kaylce Wilke. Jayne Kennicut and Emily Quisenberry. though they didn't score, all finished ahead of the Hawkeyes' top runner. Brog was first in the boys’ race with a 16:37. Chris Harkness ran his best meet of the year with an 18:01. good for third, Nick Tomson was sixth in 18:13. Alex Robinson eighth in 18:49 and Matt Miller was nipped al the wire in 19:23 by Hamilton’s John Berre t in the battle for ninth, which was the difference in lhe meet. The Lakewood boys' and girls' cross­ country teams both finished secund last Thursday afternoon in the Lakewood Invi­ tational. The highlight of lhe day was sophomore Corey Thelen breaking the course record with a time of 16:11.45 over the fivc-kilomcler or 3.1-mile run. Thelen bested Charlotte sophomore Riak Mabil by about 12 seconds. Mabil defeated Thelen in a Capital Circuit dual meet ear­ lier this season. Dan Morris provided excellent support by taking fourth with a time of 16:56.88. Justyn Yager was the third Viking runner to finish in the top 10, as he was 10th with a 17:39.2 clocking. Ryan King was 14th in 17:56.29 and Ryan Posschn finished 17th in 18:12.82. Finishing out of the money, but checking in with good times were Brandon Carpen- See CROSS, page 14 THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE RAJ F THIS ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J. O'Neill and Diane O'Neia, husband and wife. to EquiCredit, mort­ mortgage made by Melissa Brewer and Lyndon Brewer, wife and husband, to Mortgage gagee. dated February 9. 2001 and recorded February 20. 2001 in Liber 1055129, Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2) by assignment dated August 5.2002 and recorded on August 21.2002 in Register No. 1086013, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One and 11/100 Dollars ($111,761.11). including interest at the rate of 9.83% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will b< foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 31.2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: ' Lot 1. Block 23 2 ft Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastmos. according to the Default has bean made in the condNons of a Elect/unic Registration Systems, inc. as nominee tor Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolution* duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mort­ gagee, dated January 20. 2000 and recorded January 27. 2000 in Instrument Number 1040601, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Six and 76/100 Dollar* ($136,696.76) including Interest at the rate of 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on November 7.2002. The premises are located tn the City of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: • Lots to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In liber 5 of plats, page 67. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from recorded plat thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is tne date of such sale, unless the properly is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA§600.324ta. in which case the redemption §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. Tbe foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the properly and there is a the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with ths borrower. simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: September 19. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2), As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231.1540 (10/17) Dated: September 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee tor Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Mi 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 200.0564 (10/24) (10/10) ■■ WC! BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Bowling Ward and Friends 13-7; #1 Seniors 13-7; Friends 12-8; Girrbach’s 12-8; M-M’s 11-9; Jesizk 11-9; Sun Risers 11-9; Wieland 10­ 10; King Pins 10-10; Early Risers 10-10; Nash’s Harem 9-11; Pin Pals 9-11; Kuempscl 9-11; 4 B’s 8-12; Hall’s 7-13; Butterfingers 5-15. Women’s High Game - S. Pennington 167; G. Otis 161; D. Bums 160; Y. Cheeseman 182; G. Denny 167; J. Kasinsky 179- H. Service 156; Y. Markley 156; R. Murphy 172. Women’s High Series - S. Pennington 497; G. Otis 466; Y. Cheeseman 474; R. Murphy 462. Men's High Game - R. Wieland 191; B. Adgate 167; N. Thaler 1579; H. Ham 158; W. Brodock 167; G. Waggoner 167; D. Edwards 190; W. Birman 165; D. Hart 178; C. Jesick 168; B. Terry 232; K. Schantz 196, J. Keller 162; B. Brandt 158; G. Forbey 165; C. Haywood 203. Men’s High Series • R. Wieland 510; N. Thaler 470; D. Edwards 527; D. Hart 528; B. Terry 546; K. Schantz 464; G. Forbey 455; C. Haywood 517. Thc Hastings boys' team finished 30th of the 32 teams with 677 points. Scoring for the Saxons were Chris Rounds in 68th place. 17:54; Joel Gibbons in 81st. 18:07; David Peterson in 114th. 18:33; Nick Sin­ clair 202nd. 20:32; and Jared Ford. 212th. 21:36. Delton's boys’ team was 18th with 399 points. Freshman Evan Williams took 38th place for Delton with a time of 18:02. Brad Goldsworthy was 67th in 18:30. Tom Sigler 93rd in 19:12. Andrew Ouding 101st in 19:23 and Kevin Rook 123rd in 20:49. Also last Saturday, the Maple Valley girls were sixth at the Bellevue Invitational with 130 points. Potterville won it with 39. Jessica McMillen led the Lions by taking 10th in 23:07. Dhaniclle Tobias was 15th in 23:38. Summer Hill was 29lh in 25:17. Kristen Albrecht was 57th in 30:09 and Ulrike Bcckert 59th in 30:31. The boys’ team finished fifth at Belle­ vue. Andrew Kenyon crossed the line in mcr was 20th in 19:31. Jordan Bursley 36th in 20:18. Dustin Jones 37th in 20:19 and Zeke Wieland 54th in 21:34. The Middleville girls last Thursday after­ noon blitzed O-K Blue Conference foe Hamilton 15-50. but the boys dropped a 27­ 28 squeaker at the Trojans’ home course at Yankee Springs. The girls swept the first seven places, with Jessica Stortz in 19:41. Natalie Hoag in 20:09, Chaney Robinson in 20:37, Kaleigh Page in 20:43, Aubrey Raymond in 21:26, Elisc Nyland in 21:43 and Kcrsta 00000000 o o Lakewood Community o presents o o o o Complete with Crafts, o o Antiques, Old Friends and a o o o Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. o ± o o o o SATURDAY o o o OCTOBER 12th, 2002 o o o o o o o o Located at Cunningham Acres c o o 1/2 miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50 o o For more information call o 269-367-4768 or 269-367-4453 o o As/? for Alice, Evelyn or Betty o Booth spaces are still available o o // Fall Festiva I Tips for parents and grandparent* I Tax advantages of college^aving* plans I How to maintain control of college savings This seminar is free, but seating is limited. To reserve your seat or for more information, please "call or slop by today." If you're unable to attend at the below time, please contact our office for other options. Thursday, October 17, 2002 7:00 p.m. @ The Mlddlevllla Inn Bob Knapp investment Representative 228 N. Church Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-9780 or TOU. FREE 877-948-9780 www edwardiones.com_______________________ Mcmtjcr SIPC Edwardjones Serving Individual Investor* Since 1871 Come on out and enjoy Fall with us! o 000000000 �Page U - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 HYAA Football LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT CIRCUfT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING Pianmn^Zoning Commission will conduct a pub­ lic hearing on. October 17. 2002 at 7:00 pjn. at the Courts 4 Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be Alan Chlebana whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected considered tor amendment ORDINANCE NO.: A£2W2 by the following TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Nov 13. 2002 at 11:00 a m. at 206 W. Court St.. ARTICLE IV Section 4.46 - Open Space CpmmMnrttea Datoto the following in bold letters: B Open Space Communities shall be permit­ ted as a permitted m the “A". "AR". "R-LS". •R-r. “R-2", -RL-1." and 'RL-2~ zoning district providing the following regulations are met: Change the following in: B -1. (a.) From ’.. forty percent (40%)..." to ’ RLE NO. 2002-23534-CA In the matter ol Anna Mae Chlebana TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Richard Shaw. 20304 for the following purpose: Petition for appointment of conservator and al future matters until further order of the court. Michael McPhilhps 121 West Apple St Hastings. Ml 49058 fifty percent (50%)..." 945-3512 Wanda F. Ritsema Add the following in: B -1.(3.) ’.-plat dedtoattona...". 750 S. Irving Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (10/10) 06-12-2002 Bruce A. Lincoln (P32416) 932 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616-374-8816 Sharran Powell 1420 Coville Rd propoaod approved lots to be evaluated by the Barry-Eaton Health Department to determine alto select all of the tion.” To Reed as follows in: B. -2. (b.) (3.) (c.) “All yield plans will be Creditors of the decedent are notified that al* claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sharran Powell, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 1420 Coville Road. Woodland. Ml 48897 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice To Read as follows in: B -2. (b.) (3.) “The Planning Director will suitability for homo construc­ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT'S ESTATE FILE NO. 02-23419-DE Estate of Malcolm Powell. Date of birth: 05-31-1953 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Malcolm H Powell Jr., who lived at 1420 Coville Road. Woodland Michigan died 02-19-2002 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika, Mayarr, Beckett & Jones, PLC, Is attempting to collect a debt and any Informa­ tton obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell Easey, Jr., a single Woodland. Ml 48897 616-367-4093 (10/10) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of e certain Mortgage made by FRANK A. HEACOCK II to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a evaluated until of the sites are approved by the Health man. mortgagor, of 6889 Cedar Creek Road. Delton. Ml 49046. to Grand Valley Co-op Credh Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings. Michi­ Department.' Union, a state chartered credit union, mortgagee, gan. as Mortgagee dated DECEMBER 10. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Change the foltowing m: B. -4. (d.) From "...32.000 square feet.." to ..21,780 square feet..". To reed as follows in: B. -4. (d.) (1.) “Smaller tots may bo consid­ ered in developments served by public utilities.” Add the following in: B. -4. “e) Community Septic Systems must approveo oy me noann Department and Township It Is being proposed in." Add the following in: B. -5. dated November 22. 2000, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on December 13, 2000, in document number 1052830 Because of sa)d default. the mortgagee Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed at 269-948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pm.) Monday-Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 269-945-1290 for further infor­ 107348 and re-recorded February 20. 2002. Doc­ has declared the entire unpaid amount secured ument No. 1075196, on which Mortgage there is by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. darned to be due at the date of this notice, for As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to principal and interest, the sum of Seventy Eight be due for principal, interest at the rate of 9.50% Thousand sixty eight and 27/100 ($78,068.27) per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $50,554.07. No suit or proceeding in law tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby by said mortgage, or any pari thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the the power of sale contained to said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate con­ power of sate contained in said mortgage, and “a) No waivers of Section 4.26." Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of Michigan, on January 25. 2002 in Document No. the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorneys' lees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by tho undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed of ttu mortgaged sale by premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, October 31, 2002, at 1:00 pun. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in tho Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: Part of the Southwest One Quarter. Section 13, Dollars, and no proceedings having been insti­ tained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Court­ house in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of hokflng the Circuit Court in and tor said County, on Thurs­ day. October 17. 2002, at 1.-00 o'clock In the af­ ternoon of said day. and said premises wfl be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage togettx* with 8 percent interest, mation. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for To-vn 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the West line of said or prior to the date of said safe; which premises the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed Section. 459 feet North of the Southwest comer are described m said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: materials being considered at the meeting, to thereof, thence East 197 feet, thence North 321 feet, thence East 1123 feet, thence North 144 A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of the North­ east 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the intersec­ tion of the North line of said serton 27 with the centerline of highway M-e3; thence West 220 feet along the section line: thence due South 300 feat; individuals with disabilities at the meeting'hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the County of Barry by writ­ ing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator 220 W. State Sheet. Hastings. Michigan 49056. 269-945-1284. Debbie Smith Barry County Clerk (10-10) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call. .945-9554 feet, thence West 1320 »eet. thence South 465 feet to the place of beginning. The property is commonly known as 6889 Cedar Creak Road. Delton, Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case legal costs, Attorney's fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of safe. thence East parallel with North section hne 220 feet, more or less lo centerline of said highway M-43. thence north atong centerline 300 feet to place ol beginning. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA Dated: October 1.2002 27A.3240) is six (6) months. GRAND VALLEY CO-OP CREDIT UNION The penod of redemption wM be six (6) months from the date of sale. By: MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT & JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee Dated: Sept. 16. 2002 By: Mark A. Kehoe LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON 900 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Attorneys for National Bank of Hastings Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (10/24) (616) 632-8000 Saxon 3rd & 4th Grade White The Saxon 3rd and 4th grade white team after two disappointing losses, got back on the winning track with a exciting victory over Sturgis 31-19. The Saxon offensive line dominated the game on the opening possession, as the Saxon offense moved the ball 60 yards in six plays on the opening drive, culminating in a 15-yard touchdown (TD) run by Brian Baum. The extra point was run by Joe Mo­ rey to pul the Saxons up 7-0. Sturgis quickly came back moving the bail down the field to even the game 7 all. On the ensuing kickoff Brian (crazylcgs) Baum struck again, running the kickoff back 55 yards for a Saxon TD, his second of the day. and third kick off return TD of the year. But Sturgis wasn't ready to lie down and let the Saxons have the game, they came back before the half Sturgis opened the second half scoring another TD, taking the lead 19-13. The Saxons dug in deep, and Sean McKeough came up big, beating Sturgis around the corner for a 5()-yard TD run. to even the game 19-19. (Sean had over 110 yards rushing and two TD's) Sturgis was advancing the ball in the sec­ ond half and Jason McClurkin came up big with the hit and fumble recovery putting a dash to all hopes that Sturgis had of win­ ning the game. Nick Newton Put the Saxons up for good with a 10-yard quarterback-keeper for a TD making it 25-19. Scan McKeough added the final blow another 50-yard TD run on the last play of the game giving the Saxons 31. This week offensive honorable mention goes out to the offensive line (Center-Matt Mansfield, Guards-Thomas Fitzsimmons and Adam Keeler. Tackles-Bret Lawrence and Jeremy Lancaster. Ends-Joe Morey and Tyler Stolickcr) who played and outstand­ ing game. The tremendous defensive effort was lead by middle linebacker Ryan Teunessen Honorable mention this week on defense goes to the front three Nose Guard Andrew Slocum, Tackles-Jarred Allen and Nick Maurer, who kept the middle closed up making it difficult for Sturgis to get any kind of running game going. 3RD & 4TH GRADE BLUE The Hastings 3rd and 4th grade blue NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee By: ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) (10-17) team defeated Coldwater 20*12 to remain undefeated at 5-0. Hastings trailed Coldwater at halftime 12-7 but used a very strong 2nd half per­ formance to claim the victory. Ryan McPhail scored 3 touchdowns and Beau Reaser added 2 extra points to lead the Hastings offense. Offensive lineman Paul Stutzman, Casey Shaeffer. John Stan­ ton, Matt Brewer. Veronica Hayden, Bran­ don Johnson, Bobby Leedy and Collin Fer­ guson all played well. The Hastings defense, after struggling the enter 1st half had a solid second. An­ thony Veltrc recovered a fumble and Josh Cocnen played well for the defense. STH & 6TH GRADE WHITE The 5th and 6th grade white Saxons won their third game to make their record 3-1­ 1. The offensive and defensive lines domi­ nated on both sides of the ball. Austin • NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE t vtvHmy ui uuu a lUTKvy ramii ® OCT. M, tt, a . a AM - 7 J NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy test tor the November 5, 2002. General Election will be conducted on Friday. October 18.2002, at 10 a.m. in the Woodland Township Hal located at 156 South Main, Woodland. Michigan. JvX Vintage items, antiques, furniture, women's clothing - sz. 7-14, full-length red fox coat $350?ajg oak desk w/chair $195, Drexel-Heritage buffet table $195. Lots ol misc. stuff! The Public Accuracy lest is conducted to demonstrate that The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 8,2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. the program and the computer that wHI be used lo tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. Cheryl Allen Woodland Township Clerk 156 S. Main Woodland, Ml 48897 (269) 367-4915 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Remove fine scratches, oxidation and restore gloss Safa for c/w coat finish** $10.00 discount on complete INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special PICKUP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE IN LOCAL AREA ©tan®! iious PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. m,lr xxrth of State St 616-945-5607 MSIIJH FOR SALE within city limits of Hastings 819L Madison Two_______ bedroom ranch-style house wdh paved drive. cne-staD garage outside plumbing Recent eiedric service upgrade with new meter rooms. New ceramic ule on kitclien and Ixithnxim floors. Also, all of uMerior has been freshly painted Sunday, October 13, 2002 Noon-2:00 p.m. Dinner: Half chicken, baked potato, cole slaw s5 adults Child dinners available, s3 Raffle, carnival games, face painting, silent auction SlilCll ar Hastings Chy Bank PART-TIME LOAN COLLECTION CLERK Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Loan Collection Clerk to join our team. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the collection of past-due installment and mortgage loans. Under supervision, files bankruptcy claims and generates written customer correspondence. Familiarity with Microsoft Word is desired. Requires above average keyboarding, telephone, and public rela­ tions skills. With flexible hours, this is an ideal position for a parent with school age children. Hastings City Bank □MW ID Phone: 1-616-262-9702 • Seller: Malachi King Reduced to $78,000 Thornapple Lake Estates Located on Beautiful Thornapple Lake, a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-tlour Manager • Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 1 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites for Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities Apply in the Human Resources Department 150 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOFJM-F From then on the Saxon defense went to work withstanding a furious Sturgis second half comeback. The defense was lead by TJ Hoffman, Curtis Cowles, Jared Robinson, Troy Burch, Wesley Sender. Other players on the offense that did a great job were Alec Wilcox, Casey Goode­ nough, Thomas Newton, Cory Jewett, Eric Haney and Jon Mahmat. and full, unfinished basement New roof on garage and house, new and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms, living and dining Hen For You Since Blair. Dustin Glaser, Trevor Hcacock, Nick McClelland. Zac Jarman, Travis Adams, Stuart Goodenough, Bryce Spurgeon and Nick Eaton opened huge holes for the run­ ning backs, Colby Wilcox had six carries for 60 yards. Daniel Robinson had four car­ ries for 31 yards and Dustin Bateson had ten carries for 80 yards. Key blocks from Bateson and Lemon sprung Ryan Burgdorf on touchdowns of 63 yards and 53 yards. Burgdorf also had a punt return of 79 yards for a TD. Travis Steeby added a 50 yard reverse for the final Saxon score. Nick McClelland kicked a two-point conversion while Brad Hayden connected with Trevor Heacock for another extra point. Josh Lemon, Brad Hayden, Jimmy Thompson had outstanding games sacking the Athens QB several times. Special mention for outstanding games were Loren Smith - interception, Aaron Wright and Logan Potter - QB sacks, Tyler Nelson, Nick Eaton and Luke Densmore fumble recoveries and Anthony Makley causing a fumble and playing great defense. Nick McClelland, Ryan Burgdord, Josh Lemon and Brad Hayden all had several tackles for losses. STH & 6TH GRADE BLUE The 5th and 6th grade blue team remain undefeated and recorded their fourth shut­ out with a 28-0 win over Sturgis. The Sax­ ons put together an outstanding team effort on their way to victory. The defense was once again the story, by not allowing Sturgis to cross midfield the entire game. Turning in strong defensive plays were Luke Mansfield, Gabe Suther­ land, Carson King, Trent Brisboe, Ethan Angus and Jake Stockham. The offense was rolling in the second quarter, following a Mansfjld fumble re­ covery, Jon Gicscler went 35 yards on the next play for a touchdown. Troy Dailey took a Stnigis punt and rambled 43 yards for a TD in the second half Dailey followed good blocking and scored on a 30-yard touchdown run. The Saxon also capitalized on a Sutherland interception with a 61-yard TD run by Eric Pctxngill. Other top performers for the blue squad were Pat Crouch with a fumble recover, Matt Wolfe, Riley McClean and Lucas Snyder. STH & 6TH GRADE GOLD The 5th and 6th gold squad made the long trip to Sturgis worthwhile as they re­ turned home with a muddy 16-0 victory. The Saxons took the opening kickoff to the endzone with Jason Baum, Adam Johns, Mike Mennell and Marshall Warren clearing out tbe Sturgis defense for the score by John Olin. On their second possession Hastings scored again as Devon Armstrong made a long run to the Sturgis 10-yard line and Olin took it to the endzone on a counter. Zach Nurenburg kicked both extra pointe for the Saxons and played some tough de­ fense alongside Dylan McKay, Garrett Dar­ ling, Ben Cappen, Gage Pederson, Adam Skedgell, Adam Swarts and Andrew Bolton as Hastings earned their third shutout 7TH GRADE GOLD The gold played hard nosed football for four quarters but unfortunately fell short of the win with Harper Creek claiming victory 8-0. Penalties plagued the gold at the most in­ opportune times on the offensive and the defensive sides of the ball. The highlights of the game for the gold came from interceptions on the defense by Josh Bare and Garrett Harris. 7TH GRADE BLUE The 7th grade blue Saxons scored two first half touchdowns and held off Sturgis to win 13-12. Both Saxons scores came in the second quarter, one touchdown came on a 20-yard pass from Scott Wilson to Josh Jeticks. Scoring the extra point was Kenneth Quick on a 3-yard run. The second score came on a 10-yard run by Darrin Hoffman. CALL TODAY! 517-852-1514 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd. Nashville, Ml 49075 CROSS, from page 13 18:58.46 and Corey Rayner, 19:09.74. Eastern, a Division I school, won it bunching up well with third, fifth, seventh, eighth and ninth places for 32 total team points. Lakewood had 46. Kelloggsville 57, Charlotte 102, Central Montcalm 145, Del­ ton Kellogg 149 and Maple Valley 168. In the girls* race. Eastern claimed sec­ ond, third, sixth, 11th and 26th places to win with 48 points. Lakewood had 67, Charlotte 87. Central Montcalm 107, Del­ ton Kellogg 110, Kelloggsville 115 and Maple Valley 134. Kclloggsvilie’s Nicole Bush, two-time defending state champion in Division HI, won the individual competition with a time of 19:13.19. Sophomore Ashley Barcroft led Lake­ wood with an eighth-place finish in 21:08.56 and Leah Gusscnbaucr was right behind her in ninth with a 21:11.58. Alissa Goble finished 13th in 21:37.40, Ashley Yager was 17th in 22:04.02 and Liz Stuart was 20th in 22:17.13. �The Haslinos Banner - Thmedav, October 10. 2002 - Pane 15 Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month selected for October LEGAL NOTICES: Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT □UR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by William L Beachnau and Joann Beachnau (original mort­ Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 1994. and gagors) to recorded on July 18. 1994 m Liber 610 on Page 19 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to The Chase Manhattan Bank F/K/A Chemical Bank, as Trustee of IMC Home Equity Trust 1994-1 under the pooling and servicing agreement dated as of November 1. 1994. Assignee by an assignment dated November 18. 1994. which was recorded on May 1.1995, in Uber 629 on Page 228. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY- NINE AND 61/100 dollars ($8,229.61). including interest at 11.790% per annum. Lauren Anderson, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman. is Young Citi­ zen of the Month for October from Pleasantview Elementary School The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Courtney Thoma­ son and Amanda Stenzelbarton, shown with teacher Jane Merritt Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of block 6 of R.J. Grant's Second Addition to the City. Formerly Village of Hastings. According to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 16. The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the Jate of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Raptors 248-593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200132847 Raptors MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin N. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight D Peebles and Shetia D Peebles, husband and :;i the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Kamps and Lon Kamps husband and wile (origi­ wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1998. and recorded nal mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc . a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 2000. and recorded on July 24. 2000. in Instrument a 1047148. m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 06/100 dollars (S120.487 06). including interest at 9.250% per on May 20.1998 m Document *1012194 in Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated January 4.2000. which was recorded on February 23. 2000. m Document *1041384 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 43/100 dollars ($47,941 43). including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on November 21. 2002 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and the South 1/2 of Lot 72. O A. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according lo the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats on page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stations 248-593-1304 Tract & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Teiegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200228040 Stalltons (11/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A. Jureoc. a Nye, an unmarried man (original nrortgagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, tik/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 31.2000. and recorded on June 15. 2000 in Document *1045613 in Barry single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 2000. and recorded on August 28. 2000 in Document County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE AND 90/100 dollars ($186.995 90) SAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said 11/100 dollars ($126,328:11), including interest at 8.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained n said mortgage and the statute in such case mau? and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for October from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Beth Christianson. Billy Blood. Kazzi Mikolajczyk. Assistant Principal Mike Martin. Brit­ tany Gibson Jaccb Wescot and Dylan McKay. described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township Barry County. Michigan, running from the Southwest comer of said Section North 00 degrees 51 min­ utes 10 seconds East along the West line of said Section 528 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence running North 00 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds East along the West Line of said Section 230 Feet; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East 280 Feet; thence South 0 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds West 230 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds West 280 feet to the Point of Beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wotves 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 No. 1048675 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of tha mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on November 21, 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 630.0 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330.0 feet along said East hne; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an ease­ ment tor ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 484.0 feet from the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.47 feet along a 500.0 loot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 26 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds West 133.08 feet; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 second* East 138 42 feet; thence Southeasterly 70.82 feet along a 200.0 foot radius curve to the nght. the chord of which bears South 45 degrees 58 min­ Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200227702 Wolves (1CV31) utes 33 seconds East 70.45 feet; thence South 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds East 121.39 Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for October are Dustin Glaser. Nicole Gardner and Ryan Pennington, shown with teacher Cindy Wilcox. The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 feet, thence Southerly 123.12 feet along a 200.0 foot radius curve to the right, tbe chord of which bears South 18 degrees 11 minutes 46 seconds East 121.18 feel, thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 feet to the place of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redempt. on penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m. on November 14. 2002 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE Barry County. Michigan and are described as: Starting at monument P. on Lynden Johncock Plat. Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West for a place of beginning thence Northwesterly along County Trunk Highway No 430 for a distance ol 101.24 feet, thence due North a distance of 100 feet, thence due West to Gun River, thence North 25 feet, thence due East to Joy Road, thence along Joy Road m a Southerly direction to the Place of Beginning as above The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. Dated: October 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200227571 Cougars (1031) Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Evan Shade and Samantha White. MORTGAGE SALE - DefaJt havmg been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard VendevHle Jr., of 12320 M-89 Hwy.. Plainwell. Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Citizens Credit Union, of 435 S Westnedge. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007. Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of July. 1998. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 30th day of July, 1998. at document no. 1015803 of Barry County Records, on Pages 1-5, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $13,298 39. And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity have been instituted lo recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. October 31. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cash at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, that being in the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Bar ry is he Id. of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9 50% per annum and ail legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are described as foltows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56' EAST 876 64 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33' EAST 1109.94 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 EAST 226 00 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33 EAST 298.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTHWEST­ THENCE ERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE 266.12 FEET ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1969 86 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING NORTH 58 DEGREES 44'30' WEST 265.93 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 915.00 FEET EASTERLY OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE AS MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTH 33 WEST 161 0C FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty days from the date of such sale. By Gordon C. Miller P2847C 900 Comenca Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200122144 Hawks Notice of Foreclosure Saia THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Attorney for Mortgagee DRAFTED BY: Gordon C. MHtor Early. Lennon. Crocker & Bartosiewicz. P.L.C. Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Kate Dobbins and Amy Zwiernikowski. shown here with teacher Diane Brighton, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for October at St Rose School. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY (1(V10) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. Central Elementary's Young Citizerfs of the Month for October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Marshall Warren. Ashley Laymance and Meitn Patee. as shown with teacher John Merritt. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC fOR (11/7) (269)381-8844 Dated: September 26. 2002 (1024) Keep friends in relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a gift subscription to the Hastings BANNER. �Pag« 16 Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday Oclooer 10. 2002 PRESERVE, continued from page 3 Well-fueled by a “commissary" wagon and armed with a formidable assortment of snake paraphernalia and weaponry, includ­ ing baseball bats, two-tincd snake spears, snake hooks, miscellaneous clubs, wool sacks and bottles of chloroform. 96 men headed toward Carter Lake, Walton wrote. The “commissary" carried “liberal dosages of a ‘specific’ highly recommended" by Greusel to combat snake and bug bites. The men decided to fuel up on theii snakebite antidote prior to the hunt. “Beca isc of the time consumed in ‘medication’ the expedi­ tion ran behind schedule in assuming the offensive,” Walton wrote. Eventually the men spaced themselves 10 feet apart and began tramping the area looking for the gi­ ant snake. “Search continued through the day. not always in precise formation and never too far from the commissary.” Walton wrote. The snake was not found, but the hunters were not dispirited, Walton wrote. Quoting a 1956 centennial issue of the Banner in which the tale of the snake hunt was re­ lated, Walton said that “the men returned empty-handed, but in a buoyant mood. Tired, dirty and bug-bitten, but not feeling any pain, they declared the snake hunt a success." The tamaracks spoken of in lhe snake story were pointed out by Fuller during the walk. He explained that the needles of tamaracks fall off each fall and regenerate in spring, unlike other trees whose needles last through the winter, earning them the ti­ tle “ever green." Walkers also visited the giant oak men­ tioned by Craven. A quick measurement of the huge tree trunk revealed that the stately red oak, standing in the same spot a century and a half before, measured 15 feet around. Stuck in its side were remnants of a wire fence. Landmarks visible now to walkers may still be around in years to come. Few man­ made additions or modifications will be made to the preserve. Fuller said. There will be no boardwalks through the swamp­ land or paved visitor parking lots. “We want to keep Carter Lake Preserve a place for visitors to find solitude and peace." Fuller said. The fragments of Michigan’s forests, sa­ vannas. prairies and wetlands that still exist — fragments lhat were once home to tim­ ber wolves, passenger pigeons and prairie chickens — will continue to exist only if they arc preserved, according to the conser­ vancy. As former SWMLC member Carole Birch wrote, “what more valuable legacy could any group contribute lo our future?” Don’t Delay... MAKE YOU& AREA CODES CHANCE TODAY! Time to RE-PRINT Your: Business CARDS & STATIONERY J-Ad GRAPHICS PRINT PLUS M-43 Highway • 945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES | Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Forocioeure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMFONG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jaff A Warn and Heather M West (original mortgagors) to Otd Kent Bank of Kalamazoo. Mortgagee, Ktok (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank f/k/a/ Fidelity Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 14,1994, and recorded on dated November 3. 1989, and recorded on November 8. 1989 in Uber 490 on Page 900 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was July 19. 1994 in Uber 610 on Page 201 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage assigned by said mortgagee to the Fifth Third Mortgage Company as successor by merger and/or name change to Old Kent Bank and Trust Company. Assignee by an assignment dated November 13, 1989. which was recorded on November 21. 1969. m Uber 491 on Page 469. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 67/100 dollars ($35,917.67). including interest at 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage w»ll be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on October 24. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Al that part of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. "own 1 North. Range 7 West. Which lies East of Highway that runs North and South thru said land and lies Northerly of a straight Hne. the East end of which line is at a point on the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 and 900 Feet south of the North line of Section 33 and the West end of which line is at a point in center of the North and South Highway and 900 Feet Southerly measured along the center of the Highway from the North line of said Section 33. Subject to all Conditions, restric­ tions, Easements, and Limitations of Record. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: September 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Hto 1200111337 Wolves (10/10) there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 62/100 dollars ($72,831.62). including interest at 7 750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pzn. on October 31.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 and that Part of Lot 11. Pine Point Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 47, described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 11 of the Recorded Plat of Pine Point Plat, Section 5, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, and Running Thence North 30 Degrees West along the Westerly Une of Said Lot 33.54 Feet to the Northwest comer of Said Lot. thence Northeasterly along the Northerly Line of Said Lot. 70.63 Feet, thence Southeasterly on an extension Southeasterly ol lhe Easterly Line of Lot 1 of said Plat 34 .37 Feet to the Shore of Pine Lake Number 3 (Said Plat being on the Southerly Une of Said Lot 11). Thence South 70 Degrees 56 Mmutes West along the Southerly Une of Said Lot 11 and the shore of Lake. 66 Feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trot! & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Btngham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226450 Cougars K'ZOO & BC CONVENIENT OPEN HOUSE SUN., OCT. 1T~ • 2-a PM Dir M 57 South o* Hastings to East on M 79 to South on B.irryvillr Rd to 6B95 BORRVl/ILLE RD. (10/17) HUNTER’S DREAM TMV-522 - Johnstown Tap.. Mton-Ktetogg Schools PAR­ Verna Marie Bowden NASHVILLE - Mrs. Verna Marie Bowden, age 88. of Nashville. Ml and for­ merly of Muskegon. MI and Macon. GA died Saturday. Oct. 5. 2002 at Tendercare in Hastings, Ml. Mrs. Bowden was bom Jan. 10. 1914 the daughter of Ben H. and Zula R. (Kemp) Roberts in Macon. Ga. A long time resident of St. Paul’s Apartments in Macon. Ga.; she lived at Brookhaven Nursing Home in Muskegon. MI following a stroke six jears ago and moved recently to the Nashville/Hastings. MI area. She managed a number of restaurants and food service operations during her 60 year career, starting with a roadside sandwich stand as a teenager. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Roy Jefferson Bowden and a son James Ronald Bowden who died in Vietnam in 1968. Survived by son, Harry J. "Jeff” Bowden of Nashville, MI; daughter-in-law. The Rev. Dianne Bowden of Nashville, MI; grand­ daughter. Theresa (David) Johnson of Nashville.TN; granddaughter. Chaplain Jennifer Bowden. Lt. jg US Navy. Guam; great grandsons. Kellum Neal Johnson and Wesley Bowden Johnson of Nashville, TN; brother, Harry Roberts of Clearwater. FL; sister. Virginia Sarver of Greenville, SC; six nieces, six nephews. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Macon, GA. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002 at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Macon, GA with Rev. Edwin Smith, Rev. Rick Landis and Rev. Dianne Bowden offi­ ciating. A memorial service will be held in Muskegon, MI at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville, MI Methodist Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home Arrangements are by the Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. ML Jim "Spike" Davenport Roy J. Starr COLDWATER - Jim -Spike­ Davenport, age 58 of Coldwater, died Thurdsday. October 3. 2002 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Jim was bom on December 29, 1943, in Coldwater to Warner and Virginia (Kibbe) Davenport. Jim grew up in Coldwater, spent many years in Kalamazoo, then Delton before returning to Coldwater three years ago. He was a member of lhe Coldwater Elks Club and enjoyed movies, music and especially loved spending time with his family. He was a quality control inspector for Fischer Body in Kalamazoo, retiring after 34 years. After his retirement, Jim returned to Coldwater and was employed by Davenport Excavating for the past three years. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a son. Michael (Shelly) Davenport of Downers Grove, IL; four daughters. Amy (Robert) Schreiber of McHenry. IL. Nicole (Tim) Hubert of Spring Lake, MI. Lori Dykehouse of Kalamazoo, MI and Holly Davenport of Jackson, MI; brothers. Skip (Lucy) Davenport of Coldwater. Fred Davenport and Linda Davis of Coldwater; gnu dchildren. Wesley Davenport, Abigail Davenport, Andrea Davenport, Brittany Schreiber. Kyle Schreiber. Rachel Schreiber, Scott Schreiber, Emillie Hubert, Nicholas Hubert and Allison Dykehouse. A gathering of friends was held Friday, October 4, 2002 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater. Visit www.dutchcrfh.com to leave a LAKE ODESSA - Roy J. Starr, age 74. of Lake Odessa, formerly of Mason, went to be with his Lord early Friday morning. Oct. 4. 2002 following a long illness. Roy was bom in Lansing on Aug. 17. 1928 to Roy D. and Violet (Balmer) Starr. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School. Roy had been involved in floor covering sales for over 30 years as the owner of Roy Starr Carpets. He sold his business to Discount Carpet in 1986 and remained active in sales with them until 2001. He will be remembered as an easy going man who was content to sit on his deck and enjoy Jordan Lake. Roy also spent many enjoyable hours with woodworking crafts. He was an active member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church and had supervised the Crop Walk each year. Roy is survived by his wife. Virginia; his children. Mark and Kathy Starr of Mason. John and Sharon Starr of Remus, Pati and Bob Murray of Eaton Rapids. Tammy and Norm Knott of Remus, Greg and Linda Shepherd of Lansing. Cheryl and Salim Makhoul of Dewitt, and Debbie and John Van Blarcom of New Jersey; 20 grandchil­ dren; II great grandchildren; his sister. Francis Decker of Mason; and many other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Wayne Starr and Harold Starr, and his grandson. Scott Shephard. The funeral service was held Monday. Oct. 7, 2002 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Crop Walk. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. condolence message to the family. Arrangements were made by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Gary Benton Mixon BRADENTON, FL - Gertrude M. (Brady) (Thomas) Smith, age 97. of Bradenton, FL and formerly Hastings died Wednesday. Oct. 2. 2002 at Cypress Creek Assisted Living in Sun City Center. Florida. Mrs. Smith was bom on July 6, 1905 in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, the daughter of Clarence and Nellie (Smock) Brady. She was raised in Barry County and attended area schools. She was married to John Thomas on Jan. 31, 1923 and he died in 1967. Stanley Smi'h in November 1978 and he died in 1991. He has resided in Bradenton, FL since 1989. Mrs. Smith’s employment included: for­ mer Michigan Wool Boot Co. in Hastings; Hastings Manufacturing Co.; former Parmalee Dress Shop in Hastings; Hastings Montgomery Store; Hastings Court Street Grill. She was a member of Thomapple Garden Club, Barry County Extension Group, Dowling Country Chapel. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Matthews of Palmetto, FL and Donnabelle Buck of Ruskin, FL; 10 grand­ children; 14 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; daughter, Constance Borton; and son. Kenith Thomas; and by seven siblings. Services were held Tuesday. Oct. 8,2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiated. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Arrangements were being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. CEL E- 63W- rofeng acres, 15W- acres pnes and hardwoods, pond and back waters of Mud Lake, ofl paved road and safer to deed 3 stfes lo buyer Mew Price ......................4WMM HASTINGS - Gary Benton Mixon, age 59, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002 at Spectrum Health (Butterworth) Hos-pital in Grand Rapids. He was bom Jan. 23, 1943 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the son of Avery B. and Juanita (Wooley) Mixon. Gary moved from California to the Vermontville area and then io Hastings in 2001. He married Joyce M. Cl ingenpeel on Jan. 18, 1997. He worked in Auto Leasing as a sales representative. He loved golf, football, his dog Rusty, and was a politiholic. His hobbies were cooking and entertaining. He also enjoyed camping and walking on the California beaches. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother. Surviving are his wife, Joyce M. (Clingenpeel) Mixon; a son and daughter, Gary, Jr. and Liz Mixon of California; brother, Ed Mixon of San Clemente, Calif.; stepson, Ed (Cathy) McCain of Ventura, Calif.; step-grandchildren, Joshua and Cal ley McCain; stepdaughter, Joy (James) Mize of Manistique, Mich.; step-grandchil ­ dren, Kirsten Joyce Brown. Danny Mize; in-laws, Marilyn (Ken) Frith of Vermontville, Barb (Ron) Maksymowski; nieces and nephews; and his best friend with the fur coat. Rusty. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family. Respecting the family's wishes, there will be no funeral home visitation. The funeral service was held Friday. Oct. 4. 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Al Mittler officiated. Interment took place at Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. rEqUCED S2.OOO TMK-3)5 - Maple Grove Top., Hastings Schools * 3 oedroom. M wakout ranch. 2-1/2 Stan garage. MFI. newer roof, windows end skfing. This home even has a separate 2 car garage lor your teenagers Hot tub on back deck tor relaxing everungs 3-1/2W- shaded country acres off paved road. See it now at . .. Mew Price 1132,800 TMC-157 - Business Opportunity • City of Hastings - 3 bedroom. 1-1/4 bath. 1-1/2 story home with attached garage. House sets on 12*/- acres zoned mdustnal Great starter for your business idea Land contract terms with $15.000 down Make an offer today at >130400 BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! We Make Copies... TMV-554 - Maple Grove TWp, Mapb Vtetoy Schools. Ctoverdale Ad. V2 mte west of M44 - Secure a Mttime SELLERS/BUYERS of hunting wtti this stightfy rokng 60*/- acres with large IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE Black & White as well as FULL COLOR! CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR PricniAiLowAs... z LARGE PARCEL duck pond and 15W- acres of woods Health Dept approved sepbc/weN Hunters have d al out your back door CM now at ...........................................4180,000 . A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION ■ 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 269-M5-0S24 Yvww.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hastings 1-800-237-2379 MRT SYSIBIOFSanHWBTMMM WC 99* J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on Highway M-43 Albert H. Borton HASTINGS - Mr. Albert H. Borton, age 82 of Hastings, died Tuesday evening October 8,2002 at Tendercare in Hastings. Arrangements arc pending at Wren Funeral Home. AAUW meets next Tuesday Thi# month’s meeting of the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Fchscnfcld Center, Kellogg Community College, just west of Hastings on M-179. The program will focus on getting to know what the American Association of University Women is all about. The Hastings Branch of AAUW was formed March 1975, joining a national as­ sociation that was founded in 1881. The AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, life long education and positive socie­ tal change. The organization welcomes all graduates with baccalaureate degrees. “The AAUW has a proud history in ad­ vocating social change, particularly on is­ sues involving gender equity.” a spokes­ woman said. “Over their hundred plus years, they have worked on women’s right to vote and to improve the educational op­ portunities for young women from the K12 educational system up to and including college and beyond.” The Hastings Branch, in its 25-plus years, has provided several educational op­ portunities for the local community. They wrote and published several booklets: An ongoing educational activity is a yearly dis­ cussion group on "Great Decisions.“ A 1975 Bicentennial project was "Out­ standing Women of Barry County," a popu­ lar book that had a second edition. In all. a total of about 20 women were featured. Another educational project was "A Stroll Down Green Street," which gave the history of houses from Michigan Street to Fish Hatchery Park. A coloring book fea­ turing Charlion Park was made for children and branch members wrote their own 10­ year history. The Hastings branch has held a wide va­ riety of interesting subjects covering geo­ graphical areas, political impacts on women; women’s health issues; educational issues in Barry County; local cultural ac­ tivities and financial matters. The program will end in time for people to return to work. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Bev­ erage will be furnished. For further information, call Esther Wal­ ton at 945-9314. SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 - Page 17 Pennock to gain *179,000 if tobacco proposal passes Should Michigan's tobacco settlement dollars be spent on healthcare for tobacco's victims? Local healthcare professionals and healthcare providers are united in saying yes to that Proposal 4 ballot question, which ultimately will be decided by voters around the state at the Nov. 5 general elec­ tion. Those in favor include local hospitals, physician groups, nursing homes as well as the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and American Heart As­ sociation, according to a press release from Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Proposal 4 redirects tobacco settlement dollars where they were originally in­ tended, to the prevention of and care for to­ bacco illnesses, as follows: • 46% to the Tobacco Illness Care Fund to health care providers to cover costs of treating tobacco-related illnesses and hold down health care costs for everyone, the press release said. • 31% to tobacco Settlement Research and Education Fund.* 13% to Senior Citi­ zens Prescription Fund. “Too many seniors can't afford the medicines they need. Pro­ posal 4 helps seniors pay for prescriptions," Pennock’s press release said. • 10% to the state’s general fund. In the case of Pennock Hospital, if Pro­ posal 4 is approved, it would fund $179,000 each year for uncompensated care. Pennock Board Chairman Bruce Gee is urging all employees, volunteers, medical staff and their families to vote yes on Pro­ posal 4. "Michigan hospitals arc faced with car­ ing for more patients with less revenue.” Gee said. “This vote for Proposal 4 is a HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE Board proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project m WaH TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY Lake in Hope Township and to create a special assessment dtstnet for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result ol Petitions of property the properties bene fitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District with© which owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land con­ stituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total area of the herein the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and after desenbed proposed special assessment district, and upon within the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particu­ motion of the Township Board of the Township of Hope, the Township larly described as follows: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: Bruce Gee 007-34001700 007-3404)1340 007-348017-27 007-34801440 007-34801840 007-34002100 007-3480224© 007-348026-50 007-34802340 007-34802740 007-34002900 007-34803800 007-34803140 007-368001-00 007-360-002-00 007-368007-00 007-3680034© 007-3680084)0 007-36800440 007-368014-00 007-36801640 007-3680064© 007-360-0134© 007-3680164© 007-360-019-00 007-36001540 007-36002000 007-36800540 007-3680)800 007-3604)1740 007-36802140 007-36802240 007-3680244© 007-36802500 007-36802640 007-36802740 007-3604)29-00 007-36803800 007-36803800 007-36004400 007-36803240 007-3680334© 007-368023-00 007-3680264© 007-3680364© 007-3684)3940 007-368045-00 007-3600494© 007-36805800 007-36884140 007-36804640 007-36805140 007-3604)42-00 007-3604X474© 007-368052-00 007-360-053-00 007-36805400 007-36805540 007-36805640 007-3680574© 007-36803840 007-3604)63-00 007-36005900 007-36806840 007-36806140 007-36006400 007-36806540 CCP-25O-Q3&-OO 007-as-ni5-r 007-36806640 007-3680674© 007-36807800 007-368071-00 007-0294X34-00 0074)29-004-00 00-4)29-00540 0074)294)0940 0074)294)05-30 0074094)104© 0074094)15-00 007-3604M3-00 007-368048-00 007029-00300 0074)2900700 007-0294)11-00 007-029011-10 007-0294)1240 00741294)1440 007-02*016-00 0074X29016-10 0074X29-022-60 00'-0294)22-70 007409402-75 0074)32-001 -00 007032001-10 0074)3240540 0074)32405-20 0074)324)1140 0074)32-01940 007402-0064© 0074)3200900 00703201440 0074)324)1800 0074)324)1740 007-0324)22-00 007032-02300 0074)3241244© 0074)32-02540 0074)324)2800 007-0324X274© 0070324X2800 007-0324)3840 0074)324)3850 007-033-0014© 007033001-50 0074)33-00240 0074024014© 0074034)1800 0074034)204)0 00703302200 0074X334)22-10 007-0334)1540 0074X6040)40 C07-068003-00 0070604X3400 0074)6800540 007-0604)084)0 007-0680’34© 0074X604)0940 0074)6801400 0074)6801800 0074)604)184)0 0074)604024)0 00706801900 0074)6801540 0074X6802840 0074X60-02805 0074X6802340 0074)68024-UO 0074)6802540 0074X6802140 007-06802640 007-0604X274)0 007-11800140 007-11800240 007-11800340 007-1180044© 007-1180054© 007-1104)114)0 007-11800740 007-11801200 007-11800640 007-1)80094© 007-1104)1040 007-11801340 OO7-D8OI-M0 007-11801800 007-11801740 007-11801840 0G7-1180194© 007-1)80154© 007-1104)2800 007-1104X21-00 007-1184X2240 007-1204)2340 007-1180244© 007-1)802540 007-1104064)0 007-1104X2740 007-110-0284© 007-1180294© 007-1)803800 007-1280044© 0074M80124© 007-0680)700 007-1104014)0 007-12800100 007-12800240 007-12800340 007-120-004-50 007-1280094© 007-12800540 007-12801800 007-12800640 007-128011-00 007-12800740 007-1280124© 007-12800800 007-12801340 007-1204)144)0 007-12801500 007-12801640 007-1280)740 007-12801800 007-1204)19-00 007-1284X2840 007-1284X2500 007-12802140 007-12802240 007-120-0234© 007-12802640 007-12803440 007-128027-00 007-1204)2800 007-1204)3540 007-12803800 007-128040-00 007-12804540 007-120-0414© 007-12804640 007-1280544© 007-120-0424© 007-1280474© 007-2504054© 007-25801040 007-1204)374)0 007-1280434© 007-12803340 007-12803840 007-1204)4400 007-120-0554© 007-1204M8-00 007-250-0014» 007-2504)064)0 007-12805800 007-128051-00 007-25800240 007-25800740 007-258003-00 007-2580044© 007-25800840 007-2580094© 007-25001140 007-25801240 (07-25801340 007-2580144© 007-2580154© 007-2504)1640 007-2504X2140 007-25801740 007-25802240 007-25801840 007-250-02440 007-2580194© 007-25802540 007-2580204© 007-2580264© 007-2504)2740 007-2584X2800 007-25802940 007-25803800 007-2504)314© 007-25003240 007-25803300 007-25803440 007-25803540 007-2380374© 007-250-038-00 007-25881800 007-25804140 007-2580424© 007-2780014)1 007-270-00240 007-27800300 007-27800540 □07-27800740 007-27800800 007-2704)0940 007-27801800 007-27801440 007-27801850 007-27806240 007-2780634© 007-2780) 14© 007-27801800 007-2704)654© 007-27006740 007-27807840 007-278075-00 007-278004© 007-2780914© 007-2704)9600 007-27809940 007-178IQ 140 007-278)034© 007-2781054© 007-270-10640 007-34800140 007-34800240 007-3480044© 007-3480054© 007-34840700 007-340-00840 007-3404094© 007-3404) 104© 007-27001240 007-278009-50 007-27801340 Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July, 2000 in Liber Instrument No. 1046626 of Barry County 007-27001840 007-27806100 Records, sa.d Mortgage having been assigned to FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Six & 61/100 0074X680024© 0074)680074© 007-1204X324)0 MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L. SCHAEFFER AND TONYA L. SCHAEFFER, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE INC.. Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of June. 2000 and recorded in the office of the 0074024)124© 007402 4X21-00 0074)604)064© 0074X68011-00 0074X680164© 007-1204X244)0 MORTGAGE SALE 007-368062-00 0074)29-001-00 007-0294)0800 0074)32-013-00 LEGAL g - NOTICE 007-36800940 007-348027-50 007-3604)72-00 0074)324)074)0 college admission, guidance, assessment, financial aid. enrollment and teaching. Among its best-known programs are the SAT. the PSAT/NMSQT and the AP pro­ grams. 007-34002600 007-348019-00 007-3480244© 007-36806900 007-120-01041) 007-3604)68-00 Six students named AP scholars Six 2002 graduates of Hastings High School have earned the designation of AP Scholar in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college level Advanced Placement Exams. They include Carrie Bollhouse. Stepha­ nie Buck. Nicole Doozan. Justin Hutchins. Heather Krebs and Christopher Remlcy. Tho graduates qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP examinations with grades of three or higher. The exams were taken when the students were seniors, in May of 2002. after they’d completed college-level courses. The College Board’s Advanced Place­ ment Program offers students the opportu­ nity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school and re­ ceive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the end-of-course AP Exams. Almost 14 percent of the more than 900,000 high school students in 14,000 sec­ ondary schools worldwide who took AP exam: performed at the sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of AP Scholar. Most of the nation's colleges and univer­ sities award credit, advanced placement or both based on successful performance on the AP exams. More than 1,400 institutions award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades. Thirty-four AP exams are offered in a wide variety of subject areas, each consisting of multiple choice and essay or problem-solving ques­ tions (except for the Studio Art exam, which evaluates students” original art­ work.) The College Board is a national non­ profit membership association whose mis­ sion is to prepare, inspire and connect stu­ dents to college and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,200 schools, colleges, univer­ sities and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves over three million students and their parents. 22,000 high schools, and 3.500 colleges through major programs and services in 007-34001200 007-340-02800 007-340-025-00 007-34802800 007-3680374© vote for our hospital and our mission to provide the finest care possible for all of the citizens in our community." For those who want more information about Proposal 4, the hospital recommends checking the Internet at www.tobaccomoncy.com oi calling 1-800-235-1910. Pennock Health Services is the area's leading healthcare provider, featuring Pen­ nock Hospital. Pennock Family Birthing Center, Pennock Health & Wellness Cen­ ter, Pennock Rehabilitation Services. Pen­ nock Pharmacy. Pennock Homecare, Pen­ nock Village and the area's finest board cer­ tified physicians, the press release said. For more information about Pennock call (269) 945-1749 or visit the web at: www.pennockhcallh.com. 00“-3404)154© 00’-3480 11-00 007- 340-016-00 007-148006-00 007-27801540 Also see accompanying map. ($128,806.61). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of November. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wiB be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.840U% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect interest in the premises. Which said premises are desenbed as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows, to wit PARCEL I: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET MINUSES EAST76 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE THENCE NORTH C DEGREES 11 GREAT GIFT IDEA... whatever the occasion, give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER <^ 945-9554 iot imormanon (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76 00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SEC­ ONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 206 00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the proper­ ty may be redeemed dunng 30 days immediately PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of foe cost of the project in the amount of $105,390.00. has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-desenbed special assessment district and has further ten­ amount ol the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tnbunal. services, such as signers lor the heanng impaired and audto tapes of print­ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or ed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with daabMies at the heanng upon four (4) days notice to tho Hope Townah© Clerk his or her agent may appear tn person at the heanng to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing h<s or her individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services shouid contact appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not tne Hope Township Clerk. be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that wntten objec­ desenbed proposed special assessment district, the project to be funded by ing desenbed herein, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition (10/3’1) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a pudc hearing upon such pabthe LGI (Large Group Instruction) Room, at the Delton Kellogg High School, the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hear­ al the pubic heanng. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxAary aids and ing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 special assessment district as ftnaBy established by the Township Board. tons, plans, special assessment dtstnet and estonuio of coats wM be held al assessment c&stnct and Petitions may be examined at the Office of the the foregoing matters which might bo filed with the Board at or prior to tho Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of time of the hBanng as weH as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed the public heanng thereon and may further be examined at such pubic hear­ Special Assessment District. ing All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of following the sale. Dated: 10/3/02 FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION 888 W. Big Beaver. Su.ie 1470 land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that tatively found the Petitions for the project to be in compliance with statutory whose address ts 327 N Grove Street. Delton. Michigan, commencing al 7:00 p.m. on October 21.2OC2 requirements. Al such hearing the Board will consider any wntten objections to any of PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, special tions to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hear­ Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Fairbanks Capital Corporation has been or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record owners of Undo Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP a. msj nig nway Heatings, Ml 49058 (269)9482484 �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 COURT NEWS: Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill told Circuit Judge James Fisher Thursday that convicted child molester Timothy John Quillan should “rot in prison.** Fisher responded with a 12- to 70-ycar sentence and a recommendation lhat Quillan “never he paroled.” "The defendant is a predator.” said McNeill about Quillan. 34. who was ar­ rested last June at his Ionia home after he was accused of molesting the two young sons of a woman who stayed in his Mid­ dleville home from May 1998 until June of 2002. "The damage you did is incalculable.” said Fisher in handing down his sentence. "I think a reasonable sentence would be 50 lo 75 years, so I could be sure he never gets out of prison. Saying your sorry doesn't be­ gin to repair the damage you've done.” Police became involved after it was dis­ closed by the boys that a friend of the fam­ ily had been sexually molesting them since they were 10 and 7 years old. McNeill told the court that Quillan ad­ mitted to five penetrations and that one of the victims reported waking up and finding Quillan in his bed. Quillan originally was charged with three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct with multiple variables and two Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! Habile Hamr\ Real Estate Wanted LIQUIDATION SALE. NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry! 1 left! 1-877-916-4648. Mead­ owstone Homes. CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 5 beautiful wooded acres ideal hunting and camping loca­ tion. Short walk to state land. Driveway and grassy campsite. Electric. $24,900, $500 down, $305 month, 11% land contract, www.northernlandcom.com. Northern Land Company 1-800-968­ 3118 FIBERGLASS TRUCK top­ per to fit a 2000 Chevy S-10. Call after 6pm, (269)945­ 9340. Business Sen/<n DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARF- professional carpet it upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood sen ­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa St Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035._________ MASTERS FINISHING TOUCH: interior painting, water damage & drywall re­ pairs. Free estimates. (616)623-4879, cell 370-1898. tidy home Cleaning f SERVICES! For all your cleaning needs. Weekly, bi­ monthly, monthly or just one time for that special occassion. All workers are bonded. Please leave a mes­ sage if no answer, (269)945­ 9448 or (269)948-8508. (iara^e Sale 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. GARAGE SALE: next to Granny's Store, M-37 south of Hastings. Lots of treas­ ures. Oct. 12th, 13th, 10am5pm. HUGE SALE: October 9th12th. Antiques, glass, butter chum, crock, knick-knacks, furniture, kids St adult clothes St much more. 5820 Stimson Rd., east off M-37 between Middleville it Cale­ donia. Help Wanted COOK & DISHWASHER: please apply in person at Bob's Grill it Resturant, 139 E. Court Street, Hastings. DENTAL HYGIENIST NEEDED 2-4 days per week in busy Hastings office. Ex­ cellent work environment, friendly, fun loving staff. Hours are Tuesday-Thurs­ day 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-2pm. Competitive sal­ ary plus benefits for full­ time. Please send resume to: P.O. Box 99, Hastings ML 49058.____________________ DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night. (616)248­ 7729. HELP WANTED: adult fos­ ter care home ■ Wednesday, Saturday it Sunday Must be 18 Call(269)948-9433. HELP WANTED: part time for lumber yard, must have a good driving record, knowledge of building mate­ rials helpful Applications available at Durkee Lumber, Alto. (616)868-6026________ JANITORIAL: floor clean­ ing. Looking for full time person to clean it buff local retail food store 3rd shift, $8.00 an hour to start. Den­ tal, 401K Call Jim 877-270­ 2111 ext. 115 Real I state DUPLEX FOR SALE Vil­ lage of Middleville, asking $169,900. Seller motivated. (269)795-8864, leave mes­ sage. \iijomafiit / awn A (nil den CHEVY LUMINA. NICE! 1990, 10 years in Florida. No rust, 71,000 miles, $2,600. (269)945-3477 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS: Soon to be Sand Ridge Bank. New name, same faces, better products. (269)945-3437 FOR SALE- '99 GMC Safari SLT, 8 pass., low miles, $13,400. (269)945-2915 WANTED: Fiberglass truck topper to fit a 2000 Chevy S10. Call after 6pm, (269)945­ 9340. / ar Rt nl SO DOWN HOMES: Gov't St Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down? OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. 1 BEDROOM COTTAGE Bristol Lake, $550 a month + utilities. No smoking, no pets, references it deposit. (269)721-3434___________ 2 BEDROOM HOUSE: se­ nior adults, in country, lake access, private drive, yard maintained it driveway plowed, $500 per montn plus security deposit St util­ ities. (517)852-1514_________ FOR RENT: 20 yard dump­ ster. Call (269)795-7647. LAKE ODESSA: small 1 bedroom cottage with Jor­ dan Lake access St private fishing pond, $400 a month. No pets. (616)374-4364 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS: Soon to be Sand Ridge Bank. New name, same faces, better products. (269)945-3437 Habile Hames MEADOWSTONE HOMES LOCATED in the Meadow­ stone mobile home park. South of Hastings off M-37 behind Seif Chevrolet. (616)948-2387 MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. 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Paid $150, asking $‘l0 If interested call (269)948-1902._____________ MOVING IN SALE: Whirl­ pool heavy duty washer & dryer set, $125, oak coffee ta­ ble, $150; marble top half round table, $75; treadle sewing machine, $40; Hoosi­ er type white cupboard, $400, wooden potty chair, $30 Call after 3pm (269)948­ 9507 \attanal ANIMAL CARE: to $12.01/ Hr. + great benefits. Must love pets. Train now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. CABLE/C.A.T.V. INSTAL­ LER: to $1,000 week. On job training. (616)949-2424 Job­ linefee__________________ DATA ENTRY/TYP1ST: to $12.50/Hr. ♦ benefits. Need many permanent. (616)949­ 2424 Jobline fee. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL^ SEMBLY/PACKAGING: to $10.45/Hr. + benefits. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. ROUTE DRIVER (BREAD DELIVERY): to $14.42/Hr. ♦ benefits. Local, will train. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. ( ard of Thanks THE FAMILY OF Sue St Martin would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and co-workers for the many acts of kindness shown to us with food, phone calls, visits, beautiful floral arrangements, prayers, cards and memorial contributions during the passing of our mother. A special thank you to Dr. Steven Wildem and the ICU nurses at Pennock Hospital for the wonderful care she was given. Fr. Charles Fischer for his words of comfort and for celebrating her life at Mass, Girrbach Funeral Home for his thoughtfulness and help during this difficult time. A special thank you to the ladies of St. Rose of Lima Church for the wonderful luncheon provided after the service. You all have a very special place in our hearts. Richard St. Martin family, Janet St Ron Christensen St family, Patti St Fred Jacobs St family. TO THE CLASS OF'92 10 year reunion organizers, I wanted to take this time to sincerely thank the following: Heidi Briggs (Lyttle), Angela Burghdoff (Raulston), Tracey Harris, Kori Keast (Zimmerman), Jenny Lumbert (Morawski), and Susan Rhoades for taking some time to sign this reunion booklet and giving it to my family to send to me. It was truly inspirational to read how some of our classmates are doing. I truly appreciate your thoughtful gesture and hope that your efforts of organizing the class reunion was a great success. As for myself, the appeals court has reversed my conviction twice based on the numerous contradic­ tions in the prosecutions testimony and theory*. Even though I was mainly a constant pain throughout school, I truly did enjoy many activities and people from our class. 1 truly thank you for blessing me with wonderful memories. Sincerely Submitted... Forever Searching... Robert "Winged Spirit” Hine. counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with multiple variables. In exchange for his guilty plea to one count of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct. a charge which carries a maximum possible penalty of life in prison, the re­ maining charges were dropped. McNeill said he extended the plea offer to Quillan lo avoid having the victims tes­ tify and that he recommended a 12-year minimum because Quillan allegedly made threatening phone calls lo the victims after his arrest. “Mr. Quillan is somewhat unstable.” said defense attorney Thomas Dutcher. “There’s no question he needs major, major counsel­ ing.” Dutcher said that though Quillan made a “couple of phone calls that were inappro­ priate,” there “wasn't any ill intent.” “He needs serious, psychological help,” Dutcher added, “h's somewhat pitiful, he’s been teased about his physical deformity. He’s in.mature.” Quillan apologized to the family but said he has been taught to be kind and caring to c-icrs. “I thought I was doing that when 1 took them into my home.” he said. In other court business: • Wendy Gleason. 30, of Battle Creek, was granted 7411 Status of the Public Health Code for simple drug possession, which will give her a chance to keep a fel­ ony conviction off her criminal record. Gleason was charged with delivery and manufacture of marijuana and possession of marijuana for having the drug in her Johnstown Township home when police ar­ rived July 5. “I can’t remember a defendant who, when their attorney gets a felony down to possession with a dismissal, and given by the court every opportunity for success, who wants to argue about marijuana use in society," said McNeill. “She keeps getting stoned in front of her daughter and says drugs are all right and the laws don't mat­ ter." McNeill said, “You can’t pick and choose the laws you’re going to follow.” But according to defense attorney David Makled, Gleason has stopped using pot. “I’m sure the court has read the letter Ms. Gleason wrote,” said Makled. “Yes, 1 read it with great interest,” said Fisher, “especially where she says there is nothing wrong wifh jmoking pot in front of het 10-ytar-oW dwjfcr’' - — -w Gleason’s letter apdgediy explained that the child is being rfised to make her own choices and that sht can become anything she wants. Fisher repealed. “If she thinks the child is going to do anything other than learn by example, that’s a.big mistake," Fisher said. “The fact is, nobody gets to lead their life doing any­ thing they want to do." Gleason said what she meant by the statement was that the child Goes not have to “partake if she doesn’t want to." “What do you think happens when a child secs you smoke pot?” Fisher asked. “It’s hard to say. sir." Gleason replied. “Don’t you think there is anything harm­ ful about marijuana?" the judge asked Gleason, who replied, “Yes, it’s illegal." Gleason was ordered to spend two years on probation, three months in jail, to pay $1,500 in court coils, to attend two narcot­ ics anonymous meetings per week, to have a substance abuse evaluation and partici­ pate in treatment. The judge also ordered Gleason to read two books and write one page reports on each. One of the books is titled, “Keeping Youth Drug Free,” a publication of the Na­ tional Institute on Drug Abuse. “You arc to read that book within the first 30 days after your release from jail," said Fisher. She was also ordered to read text on the risks posed by the chronic use of marijuana within the first 60 days of her release from jail. • William Parr Jr., 48, of Nashville was ordered to spend 18 months to two years in prison on his conviction of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Parr was one of two Nashville men ar­ rested by the Tri County Metro Drug En­ forcement Team April 22 on suspicion of conspiracy to deliver and manufacture 15 pounds of marijuana found during a police raid on the other man's home. His co-dcfcndant. Jay Rice. 45. received a threc-month jail sentence June 20 in Barry County Circuit Court. “I’m sorry you didn’t learn from your prior conviction." said Judge James Fisher lo Parr. “If it was your first offense. I would be more lenient. It’s not like you sold a couple of joints on a street corner." Parr told the judge “I’m very shameful for what I did." he said. “1 did something il­ legal to make extra money. I just about lost visitation of my grandchildren. I have a family. 1 do love them very much. I’m sorry." Rice pleaded guilty to one count of de­ livery and manufacture of five to 45 kilo­ grams of marijuana, second offense, double penilty and was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for two days served. $1,500 in court costs. $60 crime victim fund fee. a $60 DNA testing fee. plus two years on probation and the last three months of his See COURT NEWS, page 20 Man reports attack, robbery at park HASTINGS - Hastings City Police officers arc investigating a report that a Hastings man was attacked and beaten by a stranger who robbed him of $200 at Bob King Park Oct. 2, Chief Jerry Sarver said. The victim told police he was sitting on a picnic table near the pavilion at the park at about 1 a.m. when a car drove in and parked next to the table. “He said he turned and saw the driver exit... the driver confronted him and told him to give him all his money or he would have lo beat him up," officers reported. The victim told the man he was not going to give up his money and the man re­ sponded by kicking him in the stomach, then pulling him up by his hair and punching him in the face. The man then allegedly searched the victim’s pockets and removed $200 from a shirt pocket. Police said the victim had redness and swelling to his right check under the eye. A vehicle described by the victim was never located. The incident remains under investigation. Shotgun, bow, arrows stolen from truck HASTINGS - A Mossberg 100 shotgun worth over $500 and a bow with two dozen arrows and quiver worth nearly $300 were reportedly stolen from a locked pickup truck in the Kmart parking lol Oct. 1 at 4 p.m.. according lo a report by the Hastings City Po­ lice Department. Chief Jerry Sarver said the victim suspects that someone was able to enter the cab of the truck through the rear, sliding glass window. Also taken from the truck were 50 Vicodin tablets and 25 other, unknown pills pre­ scribed for diabetes. Sarver said $100 in cash was also reported missing. Jewelry stolen from Hastings home HASTINGS - More than $2,000 worth of gold and diamond necklaces and rings were reported stolen from a jewelry box inside lhe home of a Hastings Oct. 1, according to Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Sarver said an unknown subject reported entered the home in the 600 block of East Thom Street and went upstairs to a bedroom to find the jewelry. The incident remains under investigation. Two men arrested for shoplifting HASTINGS - A 22-ycar-old Nashville man and a 21-year-old man who claims to be homeless were arrested after they reportedly stole food and alcohol from the Plumb’s Grocery store Oct. 4. according to Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. • Sarver said lhe Nashville man was found in the parking lot of the store with a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey, which 4 he suspect said he had previously purchased at Fclpausch. “He said he only went to Plumb’s to use the restroom," police said. Police spotted the second subject nearby and found him with a number of food items in his pockets. “He said *1 do have some food in my pockets that I stole,*" police reported. The man also reportedly stated that “I’m homeless and I’m hungry.” Both men were lodged in the Barry County Jail. Murder/suicide threat reported DELTON - A 17-year-old Delton teen was charged with malicious use of a telephone to threatened after he allegedly called his pregnant, 16-year-old girlfriend and told her he was going co kill al) of her friends. The bov allegedly told the girl that “it takes more guts and less time to shoot someone than it dees to fight with them* and that “he knew she would not be able to handle her friends being killed." according to a report by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. He also allegedly asked her if she had ever heard of a murder/suicide. The boy, a sophomore, had been banted from entering school property in Delton af­ ter another incident involving an assault against the girl. “She has refused to attend school until she docs not have to live in fear of,” him, po­ lice reported. Man with 8 prior convictions arrested HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 42-year-old Plainwell man with eight prior convictions for drunk driving and driving on a suspended license was arrested again for drunk driving Oct. 2, according to a report by Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Richellc Spencer. Spencer encountered the man’s car on South M-43 near Cloverdale where she saw it cross the center line. The car was traveling at 17 mph and was weaving in and out of its lane. The driver said he had drank four lo five beers in Orangeville prior to driving that night and registered a .19 percent on a preliminary breath test for alcohol and .16 per­ cent on a chemical test at the Barry County Jail. The legal limit is .10 percent. Cash taken from Hope Twp. home HOPE TOWNSHIP - A resident in the 7000 block of Lammers Road relumed home Sept. 18 to find that someone had entered the home through a window and stolen $77 in cash, according to the Michigan State Police. The incident is believed to have occurred sometime between 11 a.m. Sept. 17 and 7 a.m. Sept. 18. The incident is still under investigation. Father, son arrested after pot search BARRY TOWNSHIP - Police acting on a confidential tip that marijuana was being grown and sold from the home led to the search of an East Shore Drive home Sept. 19 w here troopers found marijuana plants and a large amount of money. Arrested and arraigned were Richard Hicc. 56. and Zachary Hicc. 21. police said. “During the incident. Zachary Hicc (allegedly) fought officers resulting in minor in­ jury to a trooper and Hicc receiving additional resisting and obstructing charges.” police said. Also found in the home was i suspect in a domestic assault case troopers had been seeking. The suspect was also lodged in the Barry County Jail. Hunters find nude man in woods YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 46-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested for indecent exposure Sept. 21 after two hunters encountered the man in lhe Barry Slate Game Area silting off the trail, according to the Michigan State Police. “They relumed lo their vehicle and contacted police." troopers said. “They were able to get his vehicle information and relay that to officers." Troopers responded and found the suspect. Robert Starr, nearby, officers said. “When questioned, the suspect stated that he did see lhe hunters but he was clothed at lhe lime." police said. “The suspect was arrested and when searched, found to be in pos­ session of marijuana.” Starr has prior convictions for indecent exposure, police said. �The Mailings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 - Page 19 Lake O chief’s pre-exam postponed until Oct. 22 Spill avoided in tanker rollover A fuel spill was avoided Tuesday when a full propane tanker remained intact af­ ter the truck drifted off Hickory Road and rolled onto its side at about 1 p.m.. Hick­ ory Comers Fire Chief Harry Snyder said. The driver. Rob Rennaker. suffered a bump to the head but refused medical treatment at the scene. Rennaker was in the process of making deliveries for his employer. Best Propane in Battle Creek when the accident occurred. The truck war. removed by three tow trucks dis­ patched to the scene by a Battle Creek towing company (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Delton Kellogg settles sexual harassment suit with former teacher A sexual harassment and hostile work environment lawsuit filed June 1. 2001 by former Delton Kellogg High Schoo) teacher Holly Medford against her former employ­ ers has been settled and dismissed without admission of fault, according to a joint statement released by both sides Thursday. According to Superintendent Ron Archer, the district settled without admit­ ting fault because the district “recognizes the economic costs of continuing the litiga­ tion,” and “this resolution will allow the parties to the lawsuit and the entire school district to put these issues behind them.” He added that: “The interests of the school district are best served with a settle­ ment and dismissal of this lawsuit, which will bring closure to these matters." Delton School Board President Paul Hughes declined to comment on lhe matter including whether a monetary payment was made to Medford as part of the settlement. Former teacher Fran Grabow’ski, accused in the suit of committing sexual harass­ ment, assault and battery, stalking and other acts, has reportedly also settled with Medford. Grabowski’s attorney. James Jarno of Grand Rapids, was not available for com­ ment. Grabowski also did not answer a phone call to his Kalamazoo home Wednesday afternoon. Delton attorney for Medford Jill Humphries Steele declined comment on the settlement saying that the terms of the agreement can not be disclosed and that the parties agreed not to comment on the deal. Medford had charged in the lawsuit that Grabowski talked openly to his classes and staff members about his alleged affair with another teacher, talked of killing another teacher and his ex-wife and discussed the sex lives of other teachers with his classes among a number of allegations of miscon­ duct. Medford claimed that not only was Gra­ bowski liable for violating the Elliott/Larsen Civil Rights Act. but the schools are liable, too. “for allowing it to continue for at least six years.” According to the suit’s "general state­ ment of the case," Grabowski's alleged be­ havior was brought to the schools' attention on numerous occasions by as many as 10 different staff members, parents and former students. "Had Delton-Kellogg taken these appro­ priate. prompt and remedial steps, (Med­ ford) would not have been victimized by Grabowski, she would not have been sexu­ ally harassed and intimidated, she would not have been assaulted by Grabowski and she would not have suffered the humilia­ tion, distress and economic losses she has sustained," attorneys Deming, Huey, Chap­ man and Richardson claimed in the suit. Grabowski was cleared of any criminal wrongdoing when the rape allegation was dismissed and he was acquitted of an as­ sault charge by a jury. Medford took an unpaid leave of absence from her employment with Delton Kellogg in September 2(KX) and was subsequently forced lo end her unpaid leave of absence. Grabowski was placed on a paid leave of absence and his employment with the dis­ trict expired in June 2002. A lawsuit filed by Grabowski against Medford and teachers Mary Collier. Mi­ chelle VanMeter and Janet Tower charging libel and slander for giving statements to police during a previous criminal investiga­ tion has also been settled. Attorney Mark Cooper, who was re­ tained by the school district's insurance carrier. Indiana Insurance, said he expects a court ordered dismissal of the lawsuit will be or has already been filed. He could not comment on the terms of the settlement. by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw said Tuesday he has pleaded not gulity to a misdemeanor charge of illegal entry and that “1 plan to lake it to a jury trial.” Shaw was lo appear in Barry County District Court Tuesday for a pre-exam hearing on the charge but the hearing was postponed until Tuesday. Oct. 22. at 9:45 a.m. to allow Shaw time to hire an attorney. Though he would not comment on the al­ legation that he became intoxicated and en­ tered the home of a Woodland woman July 19 without permission. Shaw said, “There are some issues behind it lhat will come out in trial.” The Michigan State Police in Hastings had said that Shaw did not appear for an appointment to provide fingerprints for comparison to fingerprints taken from an air conditioner Shaw is accused of remov­ ing from a window to gain access lo the woman’s home. Shaw said Tuesday, however, that he provided fingerprints when he was arrested Sept. 25. And, all applicants for law en­ forcement employment must provide fin­ gerprints for criminal background checks, according lo the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES.) According to the Michigan State Police website, no one can be employed as a law enforcement officer unless they fully com­ ply with the MCOLES standards If convicted of the 90-day misdemeanor, Shaw could still keep his law enforcement qualifications with MCOLES. though the standards also require that an officer must possess “good moral character as deter­ mined by a favorable, comprehensive back­ ground investigation covering school and employment records, home environment and personal traits and integrity.” The standards also state lhat “considera­ tion will be given to all law violations, in- eluding traffic and conservation law con­ victions. as indicating a lack of good char­ acter.” Shaw, 35, also declined to talk about the toll that publicity on the matter has taken on his personal life and would not comment on whether he plans to continue working in Lake Odessa. “It’s not easy," he said. Shaw is currently on an unpaid adminis­ trative leave from his position as police chief, pending the outcome of an investiga­ tion by Village Manager Bill Yost. Shaw also declined to comment on alle­ gations made by Officer Christian Hanson in a Whistleblower's Protection Act lawsuit against Shaw and the village, saying he has yet to be officially served with the suit.. He said only that “Hanson’s litigation history speaks for itself.” Teacher suspected of growing marijuana by Shelly Suber Staff Writer An Assyria Township man who works as a Calhoun County school teacher was ar­ rested Monday on drug related charges, in­ cluding maintaining a drug house, accord­ ing to authorities. Daniel Lee Beech, 35, of Mud Lake Road, Bellevue, was arraigned on the charges in Barry County District Court Oct. 7 when a $2,500 personal recognizance bond was set. A Hastings City Police sergeant alleg­ edly received a tip that the man was grow­ ing marijuana inside the home and that the suspects had built a false wall to conceal the grow operation. Authorities executing a search warrant at the home Sept. 26 found “several marijuana plants,” said one of the officers involved in the investigation. The officer confirmed that Beech is em­ ployed as a teacher, but declined to identify the school district. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said the man does not work in Barry County and a spokesman for the Michigan Education Association would say only that Beech works in Calhoun County. Beech did not answer phone calls to his home Wednesday. McNeill issued a subpoena for the en­ ergy use records at the home which indi­ cated that there had been a substantial power increase from this time last year to the current billing cycle, according to infor­ mation provided by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. On Sept. 26, officers went to the home in an attempt to examine the contents of the trash. “At approximately 10:30 p.m., troopers observed a subject roll a trash canister out to the roadway,” according to records. “Troopers subsequently removed five bags of trash from the canister and examined the contents at the Hastings post." Police found a marijuana stem and leaf and items which identified Beech and his wife. The subsequent search warrant led to the discovery of a bag containing 13.5 grams of marijuana inside the house and five plants, three of which were in pots, outside the house. Police also removed a marijuana ciga­ rette, a Direct TV smart card and boot loader along with financial documents, they reported. Beech reportedly told authorities he had planted the marijuana which were in the pots, but that the ones in the ground were there before be moved into the home last July. “Mr. Beech said the amount of marijuana he had in the bag was left over from an ounce hr had gotten in Florida over a year ago," records revealed. “He said he docs not distribute the marijuana and was only growing it for his own use and that he wasn’t even supposed to have the mari­ juana in the house.” He reportedly told police he can not ex­ plain the increase in the power usage over the past year. Police reported they found no evidence of trafficking at the home. Beech is sched­ uled to appear for a pre-exam on one felony count of delivery and manufacture of mari­ juana and one misdemeanor count of main­ taining a drug house Oct. 16 in Barry County District Court at 8:30 a.m. LEGAL NOTICE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF HEARING REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS In the matter of the: MILLER/HYNES DRAIN Woodland Township To Whom It May Concern: Be advised that a DAY OF REVIEW to determine apportionments for maintenance on the referenced drain will be held as follows: LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office. 220 W. State Street. Courthouse 3rd Floor. Hastings. Michigan (269) 945-1385 Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes DATE: Tuesday. October 15. 2002 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current apportionments are being proposed for maintenance to be performed in 2002. Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Probate Court for the appointment of a Board ol Review. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one week in advance. The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the COUNTY OF BARRY will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.4088 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on all property in 2002. The hearing will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2002, at 10:45 A.M. at COMMISSIONER'S CHAMBER, 220 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS, Ml. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 6.25% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 0.93% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: BARRY COUNTY 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 616/948-4891 Barry County Drain Commiaaloner Free Seminar Reveals How To ... Avoid All Market Losses While Participating In Market Gains! _____ Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group October 15th, 2002, 5:00 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson Hastings, Mich. (Dinner served immediately following seminar) To reserve seating, call our automated response line: 1-800-381-1659 Securities offered through USA Financial Securities, 6020 East Fulton Street. Ada. Michigan 49301.1-888-532-4757. Member NASD. SIPC and Registered Investment Advisor._______ �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 10. 2002 COURT NEWS Open house set at new Friend of the Court building continued... by Elaine Gilbert .4 distant Editor The public is invited lo attend an open house at the new Barry County Friend of the Court building from 4 to 6 p.m. Thurs­ day. Oct. 24. Friend ot the Court is located in the for­ mer Hastings City Hall building on the cor­ ner ol South Broadway and Stale St. The structure has undergone extensive renovation during the past year. Al this week's County Board meeting, commissioners approved three different ex­ penditures io finish the project, including $5,775 from the Building Rehabilitation Fund lo complete the Friend of the Court parking lot. The additional funding was needed because the "sub-base" in a portion of the lot included 18 to 24 inches of “rot­ ten clay" that had to be excavated. About eight dump truck loads of the old sub-base was hauled away anu the extra funds will include bringing in sand and gravel and grading the new sub base so the blacktop­ ping can be finished. F & S Asphalt Main­ tenance of Alto is doing the work. The cost of blacktopping the area was included in the original contract. The County Board also approved spend­ ing up lo $4,399 through Patten's Michigan jail term suspended if he is successful on probation. • Diana Hull. 2b. of Nashville, had en­ tered a no contest plea to on count of filing a false report of a third degree criminal sex­ ual conduct but withdrew her plea when Fisher informed her he would exceed the sentence recommended by the plea agree­ ment. Hull is accused of making the false re­ port in Hastings on June 20. 'According to defense attorney Louise Herrick. Hull is 11 weeks pregnant with the child "of the person who committed this against her." Herrick claimed the false police report is her client's first offense, but Fisher pointed out that Hull was convicted of illegal entry in 1(>96 and assault and battery on another occasion. “I’m going to treat this as a serious of­ fense." Fisher said, “which it is. My in­ tended sentence is six months and she can be released upon payment of' court assess­ ments. Hull withdrew her guilty plea and was set for a pretrial hearing Oct. 10. Monument Co. of Hastings for bronze let­ tering on the new Friend of the ( ourt build­ ing. The space only allows lor the words “Barry County" to be included in the letter­ ing. according to the company. From funds allotted for office furnish­ ings. commissioners agreed to spend up to $1.2511 for window tinting for 36 windows on the south side of the Friend of the Court structure. Glare from the sun on computer screens was a major factor in needing to spend the extra money. County Administra­ tor Michael Brow n said. The cost of blinds also was considered, but the longevity of tinted windows ixcmcd like the best choice, he said. In other business, the County Board this • Set a Truth in Taxation public hearing for 10:15 a.m. during the board's Oct. 22 regular meeting. Commissioner Clare Tripp, who chairs the Finance Committee, said the “rate will be the same as last year." • Heard Commissioner Tom Wing say that he wants a future discussion on the possibilities of dividing the County Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission into two separate entities for a limited time. Wing said he came up with the idea be­ cause the Commission has its hands full with work on a new master plan "and is tec is 9 a.m. Oct. 18 in the Community! having difficulty progressing” with it be­ cause ol all the zoning issues that need im­ mediate attention. A solution, he believes, would be to separate the functions of planning and zon­ ing until after the master plan is completed and then combine them again. • Learned that Michigan Department of Transportation grant lhat the M-37 Corridor Ad-hoc Committee secured will be for $40,000 to complete an Access Manage­ ment Plan for the highway. "Wc arc hoping to be able to select a consultant by December and arc hoping the whole project will take six to nine months to get it done by at least the end of Septem­ ber because that's the end of the funding, that’s the end of their fiscal year,” said Commissioner Jim French, who chairs the committee. "We are in the process now of gathering information from the mapping department and accident repons from all of the police departments and this kind of information so wc can hand the consultant our information that wc have now so we can hopefully save some money and also save time.” he said. The next meeting of the M-37 Commit­ Room at the Courts and Law Building. The Access Management Plan will coor-| dinatc many aspects of the future of M-37, French said after the meeting. Items being discussed include setbacks of future build­ ings and whether parking will be allowed in the back or the other way around. " It’s quite an extensive plan for the fu­ ture,” he said, including if a four-lane or fivc-lanc highway is needed or not needed and where it should be located. “Looking at all the plans and the aerial photographs, building any kind of road through Barry County is very difficult with all of our wetlands, lakes and water,** French said. If a five-lane highway is needed, how will the highway be routed - through Hast­ ings or not? Thai’s one of the questions to be explored and studied along with future development, he said. “In order to increase our industry in this county, what do you do?” The M-37 Committee also has decided to keep its focus just on M-37 at this particu­ lar time and hopes to include as many peo­ ple as possible, French said. Perhaps after the M-37 project is finalized, perhaps other roads can be addressed. Others in the com­ munity have asked that the M-37 group take on other roads because of their pro­ gress and organizational skills. ISDreisbach f I Pontiac Oldsmobile CMC Truck 328 North Michigan Avinue Hastings Michigan 49058 ’When Exceeding Your Expectation ts a Family TrodhtaT • GM Employee Pricing to the Public on all 2002 GMC Sonomas AS LOW AS MORTGAGE SALE - Detect ha* been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Ronald R. H*adtey and Rana* M. 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Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated August 11, 1999, which was recorded on August 17,1999, in Document *1034015, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIXTY-FIVE AND 06/100 dollar* ($97,065.06). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said , , , Note* of Mortgage Foractoaura Sato THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MBJTARY DUTY. XIWHWR; Mon 4 8-7 Tut. Thu 4 Fri 8-5 mortgage and the statute such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Wil be f0reclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on October 31.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County, MtoNgm, and are described as: Commencing 260 Feet South of toe 1/8 Poet on the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, tor the point of Beginning: thence East 26 Rods; thence North 12 99 GMC 1500 Z-71 4X4 01 CHEVY CAVAUER 5 3 V-8. SLE PKG. CD. LOADED! AUTO. AJR CD. BALANCE OF FACTORY WARRANTY $299mONTH S179month 00 CHEVY 2500 EXT CAB 4X4 02 GMC 2500 HD XCAB 4X4 60 V-8. DUAL POWER SEATS. HARD TO RND DURAMAX DtESEL. ALLISON TRANS. SLT PKG *21,995 *33,995 Rods; thence West 26 Rods thence South 12 Rods to toe point ot beginning. The redemption penod shah be 6 month(s) horn toe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 240-593-1301 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226459 Cougars 97 PONTIAC MONTANA 97 GMC YUKON GT 01 NISSAN ALBMA GXE 00 CHEVY 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 EXT VAN 4 DOOR. LEATHER. DUAL AJR. SAVE! 66K. LEATHER. UKE NEW 14.000 MILES UKE NEW. WHOLESALE PRICED! 47K. LOADED. UKE NEW! *17,995 *12,995 *10,995 $ *22,888 $ (10/17) Mortgage Sato THIS RRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert R. Lampert, unmarried, to EquiCredt Corporation of ML mortgagee, dated November 4. 1999 and recorded December 8. 1999 in Instrument No. 1038889. Barry County Record*. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York, acting sole­ ly in its capacity as Trustee for EQCC Trust 2001­ 2. by assignment dated and submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Fifty and 90/100 dollars ($37,050.90) including interest at toe rate 93 GMC JIMMY SLT 4X4 W LEATHER. LOADED. SHARP! fl| *12,995 96 CHEVY SUBURBAN 4X4 2001 CHEVY IMPALA 350 LEATHERR LOCAL TRADE HURRY' CO POWER SEAT REMAINDER OF FACTOR/ WARRANTY *13,995 $ *13,995 e 99 CHEVY 1500 EXT CAB 4X4 LT W/LEATHER. 5 3 V-8. ONE OWNER. SHARP, *19,995 %) of 8.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in toe mort­ gage an-J the statutes or toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 24.2002. The premises are located in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 5. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant North 1152.83 feet from the Southwest Comer of 96 CHEVY SILVERADO XCAB 4X4 | 350 POWER WINDOWS,'LOCKS. 103 K NICE! *12,495 W 01 GMC 2500 4X4 H.D. SLE CREW CAB DURAMAX DiESEl 5QK PRCED ’O *28,995 01 PONTIAC AZTEKGTAWD SEll | ItW-O SEATS COOlfO KWOYEPHC 300 *15,995-5 98 BUICK REGAL LEATHER. MOONROOF. LOADED! ONLY *10,995 $ the Northwest 1/4 of said section 5. thence East, on hne which if extended would go through the center of an existing Garage. 116.50 feet to the true point of beginning; thence South 12.7 feet thence East 40.00 feet; thence North 12.7 to*t thence West 40.00 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is J 01 CHEVY 1500 H.D. 4X4 CREW CAB 6 0 V-8 49K. LS PKG HARD TO FIND1 *25,995 98 FORD Fl50 X-CABXLT OFF ROAD V-8 AUTO LOCAL TRADE S14,995 98 BUICK REGAL LEATHER MOONROOF LOADED' ONLY *10,995 PLUS TAX * TITLE BEST tEPkrS CATE TO QUAjHED BUYER 97 SONOMA HIGH RIDER 4X4 X-CAB. V-6. NEW RUBBER $239mONTH 5 simultaneous resolution with the borrow-r. Dated: September 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York, actrng sole­ ly m its capacity as Trustee for EQCC Trust 2001-2. As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 231 1503 (lOrtl � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-10-17.pdf 17b63fa388241702b00f5fd0aa409c52 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER Thursday, October 17, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 42 MEWS BRIEFS Petitions filed to recall Rutland Twp. supervisor by Shell) Suber Rebecca Lukascwrce aed Republican Gary Newell to have a taped debate radio of Ionia this Friday t is supposed to be aired al 10 •iuBu Friday. Oct. 25. ^lakasewica is challenging Newell j for the 87th District State ReprexenUWifc'i seal. «hicb coven all of Barry County and about half of Ionia Coaaty. the election will be Nov. 5. The two will appear live for a de­ ' Me at noon Oct. 25 al the First Friday aaaaionuiHaaiags. 'S bands Sunday he Hastings Middle School and k School bands will present the Marching Bard Concert at Tp.nt day. Oct. 20, at the high school The concert will showcase the tal­ us of the seventh grade, eighth grade id high school bands The seventh grade band, under the notion of Joan Bosscrd-Schroeder, ill be performing for the first time is academic year. They will be playIf two concert selections as well as Spearing in their new uniforms for e first time. The eighth grade band, also coo- baled by Schroeder, will perform two MM sefoctfans which will represent Md literature for the developing ebd. This will be their second peritmaace of the season. The high school marching band will ppear on the gym floor to perform the tastings Saxons' Fight Song and the itar Spangled Banner with the middle ral bends. After the combined pertances, the high school band then perform music from the competititled. The Hastings Horror Pic- his annual event is free to the c, and patrons am eacoerngnrt to e early for this usually standing only event. ; scholarship Ine Is Nov. 15 Nov. 15 is the deadline to apply for *500 visual arts or nursing scholarhip through the General Federation of Romen's Clubs (GFWCJ-Haslings. Barry County residents of all ages »y apply for a scholarship if intcrNed in the fields of profes sional arsing or visual arts, said Nan But­ ton, chairwoman of the scholarship program for the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. ■' Two letters of rccommen dation from such persons as a teacher, school counselor or someone in the art and nursing fields are required with the ap­ plication form. A GFWC-Hastings Women's Club member will interview scholarship applicants in person or by phone. The scholarships are renewable each year, but the applicants have to re-apply to be considered. Those interested in obtaining a scholarship application form may call Nan Button at 616-948-2917. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page^ PRICE 50* One airlifted in rollover crash A 2 p.m. collision at Market and State streets in Hastings Wednesday sent one person to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo by medical helicopter while at least four others were taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital, according to re­ ports Preliminary investigation by Officer Rick Argo and Sgt. James Lee of the Hastings City Police Department reveald that the driver of a vehicle attempting to cross State Street on Market Street drove in front of an eastbound sport utility ve­ hicle. The SUV rolled over trapping at least four people inside, including the per­ son most seriously hurt, according to early reports. Other injuries appear to be mi­ nor. police said. No other information was available before press time Wednesday (Banner photo by Sandy Ponsetto) / Staff Writer The effort Io oust Rutland Charier Town­ ship Supervisor Roger Vilmonl took an­ other step forward Monday when a citi­ zen's group filed 54 petitions bearing 592 signatures. 285 more than they needed to force a recall. "About half of the people we approached said, *Oh. yeah, I want to sign that,”’ said Rutland Recall Committee Treasurer Rod Ritsema. “There was probably an equal size group that said they haven’t been paying at­ tention, but usually, when we got to the part where he said he didn't have to listen ‘to residents with limited capacity intelli­ gence.’ they’d say. ‘yeah. I’ll sign. ” If at least 307 signatures arc certified and declared sufficient by the county clerk’s of­ fice no later than 35 days after the Oct. 14 filing date, a recall election date will be proposed to the county election scheduling committee. A recall election would likely be held by the 60th day after the recall election date was proposed, and five uays after the vote Roger Vilmont See RECALL, page 2 Design Hastings town meeting is Oct. 22 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Ideas to enhance downtown Hastings will be the focus of a Town Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Fclpausch cor­ porate meeting room in Hastings. “We’re inviting everybody - all inter­ ested parties in the community who can possibly make it - to attend.” City Manager Jeff Mansfield said. Jack Williamson, executive director of Design Michigan at Cranbrook Academy of Arts, will give a presentation during the “Design Hastings” meeting. He has devel­ oped informational and technical assistance programs around the state to improve places, products and communication through design. Hastings applied to participate in the Community Design Advisory Program four years ago and it took that long for Hastings to become eligible because Cranbrook only works with a couple of cities per year. Mansfield said. The program’s purpose “is to provide de­ sign information, education and technical assistance to help our community under­ stand and use good design and design man­ agement for downtown and community- wide development.” according to a promo­ tional flyer about the Town Meeting. I he Town Meeting is being offered in partnership with the Hastings Downtown Development Authority (DDA). the City of Hastings. Hastings Economic Development Department. Barry County Economic De­ velopment Alliance and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. These groups hope the partnership will grow to include business owners, mer­ chants. residents, cultural institutions, me­ dia and others. Cranbrook’s forte is the arts and “we’d like to get that orientation from the commu­ nity. loo. We’d like to get the Arts Council involved. One of the visions is to get some community art," Mansfield said. "We would like Io get the community’s impression of what we can do downtown. Th:s isn’t streetscape infrastructure-type improvements, although there may be some signage involved... “There will be food at the Town Meet­ ing. We’re hoping people can come and have a sandwich..." Williamson has already visited Hastings to look at the community “from a large per- the Town Meeting. When he visited Hast­ ings. he was looking at the city from a macro-perspective view of a person coming into town. Mansfield said. At the meeting. “Jack will make a pres­ entation, approximately two hours long, and tell us from an outside interested ob­ server’s perspective, how our community looks to people, what we can do to improve it, how we can better help people find their way here, what’s attractive about our com­ munity. what our niche is, all kinds of dif­ ferent things about the community." Williamson also hopes to gain input from Hastings citizens at the Town Meet­ ing. “Il will be a give and take session, ques­ tions and answers.” At a Friday, Nov. 1 meeting. Cranbrook will provide a series of design clinics, fo­ cusing on accommodating individual mer­ chants. “They arc going to provide design clinics for up to 10 facade and rear-entries in town for community builldings.” Mansfield said. “So. far we have about eight business own­ ers or building owners in downtown (who are interested in the design clinics).” by David T. Young by Shelly Suber See WAL-MART, page 2 See DESIGN, page 2 Disc golf course proposed for Fish Hatchery Park Wal-Mart sewer plan approved Staff Writer At a meeting one citizen called "amaz­ ing” and “one of the most civilized meet­ ings in months." the audience responded with applause when the Rutland Charter Township board uananimously voted Oct. 9 to accept one of four proposed sewer exten­ sion routes from the city of Hastings to the east end of the Wal-Mart property line. "I would like to have seen something like this right off the bat.” said Trustee Joe Lyons after voting in favor of the route, which includes the former railroad bed. an easement across a Wai Mart-owned outlot and M-37/M-43 to the FIcxfab pumping station. "I like the idea, it looks like a good Cranbrook will conduct a general merchandising/layout analysis of five local business interiors. “All of this is free of charge. There's no commitment on anybody's part,” he said. Cranbrook faculty and other profession­ als will be working on the suggestions. “They are very willing to work with the business owners and willing Io tailor their comments to the budget availalbc," Mans­ field said. “If a business owner has a very limited amount of funds upfront, they will come up with a paint scheme or some other very low cost improvement they could do initially and make suggestions for maybe more expensive improvements at some point in time in the future. “The DDA would actually like Io sec those fascadc improvements happen or fa­ cilitate them as best they can. The DDA' is looking at either grants, low interest loans, loan subsidies, relationships with the local banks, a number of different ways they might be able to provide funding for the improvements to actually happen. That will probably be available in the spring. That’s Children from Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport went on a treasure hunt at Saturday s Fall Festival. They first had a tnke-a-thon that raised S800 and then searched for coins buried in a pile of wood chips. Many of the children and adults wore T-shirts with the logo "Continuing the work of Jesus, peacefully, simply, to­ gether." The crafts, luncheon and quilt raffle raised $7,657 for Habitat for Human­ ity with proceeds for the Frank Townsend Memonal House in Grand Rapids Editor Fish Hatchery Park may have a “low­ cost, high enjoyment" disc golf course someday soon. Jason Glerum Monday night asked the City Council for permission to construct an 18-holc course and for a little financial help, perhaps to the tune of between SI0.000 and $17,000 a year. Glerum was asked if he had any other fi­ nancial support he could count on because the city this fiscal year is looking at some lough economic times in the next fiscal year. He said some supporters have offered in-kind help and sponsorships to help the project along. Mayor Frank Campbell said. “I think it’s a good project." City Manager Jeff Mansfield said, “I concur with the mayor. I think it's a good project, but our finances arc somewhat See DISC GOLF, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 17, 2002 RECALL, continued from page 1 the county would propose another election to fill the vacancy if the recall were to be successful. Ritscma's group began planning for a re­ call effort in August after a series of town­ ship meetings they attended to voice oppo­ sition to a possible blight ordinance. Vilmont has been targeted by a group of citizens since he first proposed the Town­ ship Board discuss drafting a township wide, general junk ordinance which, if passed, would have eliminated exceptions for pre-existing conditions. After three public board meetings in which the topic was hotly debated and after as many citizens meetings where the recall effort was born, the Township Board voted July 10 to end all discussions of a junk or­ dinance. Members of the Recall Committee in­ clude Ritsema, Chairman John Anderson. Vice Chairman Jay Gordenski and Secre­ tary Melissa Hasty. NEWS BRIEFS ...continued Candidate forum slated for Oct. 25 With the Nov. 5 general election ap­ proaching, there will be another candi­ date forum in this area this month. The next First Friday session, scheduled for noon Friday, Oct. 25, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. will feature the two principal candidates 87th District State Repre­ sentative. incumbent Republican 87th District State Representative Gary Newell and Democratic challenger Rebecca Lukasiewicz. The 87th Dis­ trict includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. The First Friday series will resume at its usual time and place on the first Friday of next month, Nov. 1. Those attending the forum arc wel­ come to bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased.*! the hall. "He does not appear to be the right per­ son for the job." said Ritsema. "He doesn't seem to tell the whole truth. He holds back part of the story. He appears to have an agenda and says what he needs to say to fit his agenda." Ritsema said the committee also feels that Vilmont "has not been treating the board correctly" because he allegedly "brings major proposals to the table with­ out allowing the trustees ’.o study them" and “he tends io do things in the board's name without the board knowing about it." Ritsema said the committee has not named a person they would like to sec suc­ ceed Vilmont if he is successfully ousted. The proposed petition calls for Vilmont s ouster for allegedly buying computers, equipment and software for approximately S7.(XM) w ithout Township Board approval on his personal credit card, for allegedly saying alter June meeting that he was tired of listening to residents w ith limited capac- DDA, LDFA meetings reset Meeting dales and times next week for two boards in the City of Hastings have been rescheduled. The meeting for the Local Develop­ ment Finance Authority (LDFA) has been rescheduled for 8 am. Wednes­ day. Oct. 23, in the council chambers, second floor, Hastings City Hall. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting planned for today. Thursday, Oct. 17. has been re­ scheduled to 8 a.m. Thursday. Oct. 24, in City Hall council chambers. TK band’s craft show is Saturday The cafeteria and halls of the Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville will be filled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to bursting with crafts of more than 65 booths with everything from painted saw blades to hand made Christmas items. There will also be a bake sale, con­ cession stand and raffles. Proceeds of this sale support band students. Raffle drawings will be held every half hour with a grand prize drawing M.fba nod of the day. ..rjT Hu shot clinics to start today The Barry-Eaton DiMrict Health Department will hold flu shot clinics Thursdays at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall in Hastings from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.. beginning today. Thursday. Oct. 17. Area clinics are as follows: • Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Monday. Oct. 21. from 9 to 11 a.m. • Hastings Wal-Mart, 1681 W. M­ 43, Tuesday. Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday. Nov. 5.4 to 7 pan. • Hastings Felpausch, 127 S. Michi­ gan. Wednesday. Oct. 23. from 10 a. m. to 2 p.m.. and Wednesday. Nov. b, from 4 to 7 pan. • Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove St.. Delton. Thursday, Oct. 31.9:30 to 11 a.m. • Plumb's Supermarket. 902 W. State St.. Hastings. Wednesday. Nov. 13. from 9 to 11 a.m. Hu shots will be $15 and pneumo­ nia shots arc $25. Medicare B and Medicaid cards will be accepted. For more information please call 616-(269)-945-9516. extension 6. then press 2. Jaycees planning Masquerade Ball The Hastings Jaycees will hold a Masquerade Ball for people 21 and older Saturday evening, Oct. 26, at the Hastings Country Club. The event begins with a cocktail time (cash bar) from 6 to 6:30 p.m.. followed by a catered dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and dancing and enter­ tainment from 8 to midnight. Dance music will be provided by Sound Ex­ press. Decorations will evolve around a Halloween theme. All proceeds, after expenses, will be used to fund Jaycees’ community pro­ jects and activities. Tickets for the event are $25 per person in advance and $30 per person at the door. Advance tickets are avail­ able at Thomas A. Davis Jeweler in Hastings or by calling the shop at 948­ 9884: or by contacting Tammy Pool. 517-852-2096 or Stacie Reynolds. 945-4394. Tickctholders also will have a chance to win several "big prizes," in­ cluding a men’s or women’s Seiko watch, as well as door prizes that have been donated by 23 businesses. Historical Society banquet tonight The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will have its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Oct. 17) at the Welcome Comers United Meth­ odist Church on M-43 north of Hast­ ings. Guest speaker will be historian, col­ umnist and author Larry Massie of Al­ legan, whose program will be “On the Road to Michigan’s Past.” Tickets are $12.50, which includes the cost of the dinner. Harvest Festival, Quilt Show slated The sixth and final in a series of Bowens Mi!’.s “It's Cider Time” fall weekend events this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. will fea­ ture a Harvest Festival & Quilt Show. The weekend will include old-fash­ ioned barnyard horse pulls at 2 p.m. each day. Participation is open to any­ one who has draft horses or mules. People with steam or gasoline engines, old-fashioned farm machinery, antique tractors, and various kinds of farm im­ plements from days gone by are wel­ come to display. The annual quilt show will take place in the Gathering Place. There will be $5 entry fee per quilt. Owners will receive ribbons and cash prizes if their quilts are chosen. For those who desire to just display a quill for show, there will be no charge to enter. There will be a display in the mill museum of children's quilts made by Marge Vandcrmeyden. Also on Saturday, there will be an apple pie contest, with judging taking place at 3 p.m. Free admission to the festival will be offered to all partici­ pants who come with pies. There will be live music in the Gathering Place both days. Singer Terry Pennepacker and the "Wayland Instrumental Orchestra" will be per­ forming Saturday afternoon. On Sun­ day, a band from Greenville called "Bows, Bellows, and Good Lookin’ Fellows” will be performing. For more information, visit the website at www.bowensmills.com or call 795-7530. ity intelligence and saying that he would not listen to them because lie docs not have to. The citizens' group also claims that Vil­ mont rented the Barry County Expo Center and mailed approximately 300 flyers to nearby residents to advertise a special meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board to take up an issue involving increas­ ing farm production use of a specific piece of property. The Rutland Charter Township Board did not approve the cost for the Barry Expo Center, advertising or the date of the spe­ cial hearing prior to the advertisements be­ ing mailed to the 300 citizens and that Vil­ mont. later requested approval for the ex­ penditures from the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Board. Vilmont said the meeting was an infor­ mational public meeting and not a special Township Board meeting. The citizens also charge on the petition that at the July 10. 2002. Township Board meeting, Vilmont refused to answer ques­ tions directed to him from residents during the open comments portion of the meeting. Ritsema said the committee’s reasons for wanting recall will be listed on the recall election ballot and that Vilmonl will be able to “justify his actions" in 200 words or less. “He can explain why he did the right thing when he said we were idiots,” said Ritsema. Women’s Night Out enlightens, entertains More than 120 women attended the "Women s Night Out: A time tor yourself event on Oct 15 at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville Here Peggy Kline, standing, thanked the sponsors of the event The Barry County Women's Festival Commit­ tee. Pennock Hospital and Kellogg Community College for their support of women in the county. For a story and more pictures of the event see the Oct. 22 Re­ minder DESIGN, continued from page 1 the DDA’s goal right now." he said. The DDA has agreed to spend $3,500 as a match for that program. It is one of a four-party funding Source, which includes WAL-MART, continued from page 1 plan.” Lyons had balked at a previous proposal to extend the sewer up the railbed to the west end of the Wal-Mart property because “it didn't make sense to extend the line be­ hind Wal-Mart where no one could tap into it.” he said. “This way, it can go up the M37/M-43 corridor and serve other busi­ nesses.” The board also voted uanimously to ap­ prove the signing of a contract with Wal­ Mart and the City of Hastings, in which Wal-Mart agrees to front the half million dollar tab for the project in exchange for re­ imbursement over time as customers hook on. “I’d like to commend the board." said citizen Bill Hanshaw. “You’ve shown posi­ tive things and made positive decisions to­ night. I think it’s in the best interest of the township.” The board began wrangling over a solu­ tion to an ongoing problem with Wal­ Mart’s existing “package plant” system, _ which, due to (werqflpacity and low vol­ ume, forced the {^Mrtmcnt store to have some 2.500 gajftdlfe of sewage pumped daily and hauled by*a septic service to the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant since March 1.2001. “The system did not function properly from the get-go,” said Keith Zahn of the Department of Environmental Quality Wa­ ter Division. When functioning properly, a packing plant system involves aeration and settling of solids before filtered liquids are dis- "The system did not function properly from the get-go." -Keith Zahn charged into the Thornapplc River. Zahn said the system is too large to work properly. ‘It’s not handling enough volume,” he said, adding that, “there is no sewage in the river that we’re aware of. As far as I know, there have been no releases.” Zahn said health officials have consid­ ered the situation an emergency simply be­ cause the “pump and haul method” is too “difficult for us to assess compliance." In a letter to Wal-Mart Oct. 9. Barry-Ea­ ton District Health Department Environ­ mental Health Director James Rutherford said that health officials felt the store was operating without a means for wastewater disposal. He urged the store to provide a detailed timeline establishing the date of connection to the City of Hastings municipal collection and treatment system, an intended action plan if the store were unable to connect, a copy of a written “pump and haul” contract with a Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality licensed septage hauler, a contingency plan for response to spilled waste, including both environmental and human health risk, and an indication of the manner in which all outlets from the reten­ tion chambers being employed to store waste have been sealed. Rutherford has given Wal-Mart until Nov. 9 to provide the information. “This agency is aware of the fact that your company is working with Rutland Charter Township and the City of Hastings to extend the municipal sewer that cur­ rently exists.” Rutherford told WalMart. “Our interest at this point in time is to as­ sure that this issue is resolved as expedi­ ently as possible and that in the interim, the safety and health of the community is not compromised.” Rutherford also wrote that his depart­ ment has asked the township and the city to “do whatever is necessary to help expedite the process of sewer extension." The township began negotiations with the City of Hastings and Hastings Charter Township last year for property easements for the proposed project. The proposal comes eight months after Rutland and Hastings townships entered into a consent agreement for property ease­ ments. though an easement agreement with the city is still pending design calculations for the size of the proposed main. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the city has. however, signed an agree­ ment with Rutland Township to provide the sewer service. The township’s officials met with Wal­ Mart representatives and engineers Feb. 28 at the Kalamazoo office of Township At­ torney Jim Porter to work out a plan to run the line along an abandoned railroad bed to the Wal-Mart property. Board members were leery of the plan, however, when they learned that a fiber op­ tic cable is buried in the railbed. Tony Mourand. civil engineer for Fish­ beck, Thompson. Carr and Huber, quelled those concerns last week, however, when itc showed the board a thick, plastic tub that encases the cable and protects it from pos­ sible damage. The township has a contract, good for 19 more years, which provides the (ownship with 100.000 gallons a day of sewer treat­ ment services within the designated service district. DISC GOLF, cont. from page I tight. It would be difficult to work it in this year." Glerum said he could begin the project with plans for just nine holes and then come back to ask for help during the next fiscal year. Mansfield said in his memorandum to the council. "We would suggest that if the council is interested in this project, we re­ view it over the coming months and at­ tempt to provide funding for the project in the coming fiscal year. We can then further consider the project during the budget preparation process (early next year) and during the budget workshops.” In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Learned from Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer that the proceeds from the “Oktoberfest” fund-raising cele­ bration al the Barry Expo Center Saturday. Oct. 5. were disappointing. “We took in $1500 to $1800. but it was way below what we had hoped for. There were a lot of competing activities on the same day. We did. however, have a pretty good crowd of about 120 for the German dinner (later that day)." • Noted that the fall leaf pickup program will begin Monday. Nov. 4, in the First Ward, at Mill Street and Michigan Avenue and then move north from the Thornapplc River. Pickups al the curb will follow at the Second. Third and Fourth wards in that or­ der. • Granted permission for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Io have its annual Hastings Christmas festival week­ end Dec. 7 and 8. including a parade and installation of Christmas trees downtown. • Adopted a resolution for installation of four street lights within the new Brittney Estates residential development. • Adopted an ordinance that permits ac­ cessory buildings related to church use ex­ ceeding standard size to be approved by special use permit by the City Planning Commission. • Had the first reading of an ordinance that would allow addition of a second auto­ mated wash bay to the new car wash busi­ ness at 1530 South Hanover St. The pro­ posed ordinance will be acted on at the council’s next meeting Monday evening. Oct. 28. • Had the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance that would allow construction of residential developments incorporating "open space” preservation techniques, or “cluster development” concepts. • Approved the extension of the lease for Lake-land Boat Works at the Hastings In­ dustrial ncubator. the Michigan Economic Development Corp, and Michigan Downtown Associa­ tion. As part of the fascade improvements Mansfield said, perhaps there may be “an architectural drsinn nrocram for dcodIc w themselves down the road." si Besides Design Hastings, the DDA has three other programs in the works. “They sent out requests for proposals for a study early this summer to look at what we should do as far as additional streetscape improvements, maybe addi­ tional lighting, additional ammcnilics to make downtown more walkable so it’s more pedestrian friendly..." and perhaps consider improvements for Apple Street and possibly improvements that would pro­ vide more connection between the Thor­ napple River and downtown. Mansfield said. “The DDA wanted Io look at the big pic­ ture. kind of a macro perspective analysis of where they should spend their funds for infrastructure improvements in the down­ town. Then, they put that on hold because the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) came through with a grant to fund a marketing strategy for redevelop­ ment and marketing of the downtown area. "We have a matching grant. We were going to spend $20,(KX) through the DDA. and the MEDC is going to come up with an additional $20,000 for this marketing strat­ egy. The catalyst for that, really, is that we’ve got several vacancies in the down­ town area that have been there for quite some time..That’s making us nervous." he said. Vacant downtown buildings include the former Fuller Furniture building (which has relocated), the former Boomtown and for­ mer hobby shop. “So under that plan, we want to come up with a two-fold strategy. One would be how to attract businesses, how lo identify the types of businesses that would do well in our downtown and would complement the existing businesses...,” Mansfield said. Once those arc identified, the task will be to figure out how to market Hastings and attract those businesses into the com­ munity. Attracting additional customers into the community for the existing businesses and the new businesses also is part of that plan, he said. To achieve those goals the DDA hired Langworthy. Strader. LcBlanc & Associ­ ates. Inc. to design a re-development stralegy/marketing plan, which is expected lo be complete in early 2003. “Then." Mansfield said, “we’ll go out and aggressively promote Hastings to those businesses we want to attract and to cus­ tomers for those businesses." Because that project may link into some of the other future infrastructure improve­ ments. the DDA elected lo hold off on any additional infrastructure projects until next year. For example, work lo repair the down­ town brick crosswalks, which arc starting to settle and break up. and plans lo incorpo­ rate a streetscape design on State Street from Michigan Avenue to Bollwood were switched from this fall lo next year when the DDA learned that the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation was going to install a traffic light at Broadway and Apple streets, Mansfield said. The DDA then agreed to enhance safety factors by decid­ ing lo install a traffic light a! Apple and Michigan, too. “That led to some concerns about the in­ frastructure for the corner improvements at the intersection of Boltwood and State streets. So we put that project on hold until the spring... "The Apple Street corridor is going to be a much more attractive corridor for people to travel, so we want to make sure we do the proper design layout and the right geo­ metries for this intersection at Boltwood and Stale Street. We’re going to work on that over the wintertime. We have a lol of projects that are all coming together at the same time." he said. Once the two lights arc installed on Ap­ ple Street, there will be a "real easy way” to get from one side of the city lo the other, but the DDA doesn't want people to bypass downtown cither. Mansfield said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17, 2002 - Page 3 City retirees’ health benefits remain the same for now by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council’s deadlocked 4-4 vote Monday night enables city retirees to continue their current prescription card insurance program at least for now. City employees who have been retired for at least five years now have the health insurance benefit of $5 co-pay cards and some even still have $2 cards, but skytockcting costs forced the City Council recently to consider bumping the retirees’ cards up to $10 for generic drugs and $20 otherwise. A group of retired city employees re­ cently appeared before the council to pro­ test such a move, maintaining that when they retired they were promised that secu­ rity and most if not all retirees have fixed incomes and can’t absorb the costs of the new cards. Some council members did not wish to vote on the issue Monday night, saying an­ other two weeks was needed for more in­ formation. Councilman Barry Wood said, "I’m not ready to vote on this yet,” claiming some information he’s been presented has been confusing. Councilman Donald Tubbs, commenting on the proposed move to the $10 and $20 cards, said. “Il’s not a question of taking anything away from anybody. We're not taking away anyone's insurance.” Tubbs said current city employees have the $10-$20 card plan and making the change for retirees is just an attempt to put them at an equal level of coverage. Donna Kinney, speaking on behalf of a group of retirees who appeared at the meet­ ing. said some retirees took pay cuts in fa­ vor of better health benefits when they re­ tire., “and now if you’re eroding fringe benefits, that creates another problem... “Vote your conscience, but please think of us when you make your vole.” Tubbs said current city employees over the last three years have received modest raises, but they’re taking home less pay than before because of higher health insur­ ance costs. “We’re between a rock and a hard place,” he said. “It’s a tough decision here.” Wood moved to have the issue tabled for two weeks. He said he’s had constituents ask him why current employees should pay extra premiums for former employees who al­ ready have great benefits with the $2 and $5 cards. "We also have to be concerned about our present employees.” Councilman Joe Bleam said the city could use an extra two weeks to consider a “buy back" plan for some employees to go back to the $5 card. Though the motion was to delay the vote by two weeks. Mayor Frank Campbell cau­ tioned, “It (the issue) is not going to go away.” Councilman David Jaspersc said. “I’m prepared to vote tonight, but I'm willing to wait two weeks.” The vote lo table the issue ended in a 4-4 tie, with Jaspersc, Tubbs, Bleam and Rob­ ert May casting the “no" votes and Camp­ bell, Wood, Michelle Kiernan and David McIntyre voting affirmative. A motion then was made to change the drug card policy for retirees. Jaspersc explained that the reasons he supports the change are escalating health care costs for the city and faimes* to cur­ rent employees. He held that retirees who get the $l()-$20 plan are still getting some of the best medical coverage around. He said very few retired or current employees, public and private. get the $2 or $5 cards any more. Hr added that employee health care costs have tripled over the years. “It’s a significant amount of money and it impacts our current employees." he said. “Costs are just escalating out of control... “This is probably the worst decision I’ve had to make in my 30 years on the coun­ cil... I reluctantly vote to change the drug card.” He also noted that retirees get modest in­ creases in their pensions every year from the city, which may be facing some tough economic times ahead like the rest of the state. But when the vote came to make that change, it was another 4-4 tic. which meant the proposal dies for a lack of enough sup­ port. Supporting the proposed change were Bleam. Jaspcrse. Kiernan and Tubbs. McIn­ tyre. May. Wood and Campbell went the other way on the issue. Councilman Harold Hawkins was absent. The issue may resurface soon if another proposal can be brought to the table for a council vote, but for now the retirees’ health insurance coverage stays as it has been. College Night set Representatives from over 40 colleges and universities will be on hand during College Night Wednesday. Oct. 23 at Hast­ ings High School. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30. The program will include an explanation of college admission require­ ments and college costs. Financial aid pres­ entations will be given at 6:45 p.m. and 7 JO. The evening is being sponsored by the Kellogg Community College Admissions Office and hosted by the HHS counseling department. For more information, call the high schooi at 948-4409. New community center: “It’s pretty slick” by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings resident Jim Cary is really ex­ cited about the new 46,780-squarc-foot community center being built onto the west end of Hastings High School. “This is really pretty slick," Cary said, gazing at the towering 35-foot walls of the community center’s pool room. Plans for a 151-foot by 60-foot, 8-iane pool within the community center gave Cary the initial impetus to learn more about the construction project, he said. He and his family, including wife Cindy and five chil­ dren, love the water, he said. “Our family loves to swim. We had a bet one time that the boys wouldn’t go 60 days straight swimming.” The boys won the bet, not missing a day. During summers the family would frequently pile in their van and head to one of the area lakes, Cary said. When cold weather arrived, they would travel to Thornapplc Kellogg High School or other places with indoor pools. Some­ times they would even brave the winter cold to swim outdoors, he said. One year, he and his sons set out to swim one of the area lakes (he has four sons and one daugh­ ter). Finding that the lake had frozen over, the boys and Cary took a very chilly dip in the Thornapplc River, Cary said. When construction of the community center got under way this summer, Cary said, he and Cindy began visiting the high school weekly to walk the construction site. He became really excited when the con­ struction crew let him take a look at blue­ prints for the center, he said. Cary was surprised and delighted to dis­ cover the community center would be much more than just a pool, he said. “I think many people, when they hear about it, are just aware of the pool,” he said. Many don’t realize there will be a day care center, fitness center, teen center, gymnasium, sec­ ond story kitchen, meeting area, concession stand, and other features, he said. Many also aren’t aware that the center will look good, he said. “This isn’t just a plain vanilla box here.” Looking at the blueprints, he said. “I started to realize how smart” the architects arc who designed the center, he said. “Somebody’s really got their heads screwed on right with this thing. Il’s going lo look so terrific." Design Works of Grand Rapids served as the project’s architectural firm. Cary was most impressed with a “wave" design theme architects included in both the per­ manent structure and the furnishings, he said. Outside metal siding on the day care cen­ ter and the south wall of the pool room will vary in color and will be cut to make it look like a wave is rolling across the exterior. On one exterior wall of the lobby, the top casings and glass of a set of windows will be cut on the diagonal to make it look like the windows arc part of a giant wave. One of the center’s walls will curve to look wavy. Carpeting in the interior will have a wave design. A large wave will be painted on the pool wall. The sidewalk outside the center will be shaped to look like a wave, Cary said. “Even the reception desk in the atrium is curved." To conform to the “water” theme, the bases of some of the interior support col­ umns will be shaped to look like buoys. Other design features will add style to the building. Cary said, such as floor-tocciling windows on one side of the 33-foottall lobby. Large windows in the 8,175squarc-foot. 33-foot-high gymnasium will contain translucent fiberglass panels. Cary said, which will allow “a lot of natural light" into the gym. Some of the center's features will add comfort, he said, such as heated flooring in the day care center. Plastic tubes have been woven through the day care center’s con­ crete floors. Warm water will be circulated through the tubes to heat the floor. The fea­ ture will make it a lot more pleasant for ba­ bies and toddlers to crawl on the floor, con­ struction superintendent Jeff White said. “Do you know how many children this will hold?" Cary said, pointing to the large day care area. “Seventy." The day care center, with over 5,000 square feel of space, will be able to accom­ modate several different areas for children of various ages. The community center will also be fam­ ily-friendly, Cary said. In addition to male and female locker rooms, there will be fam­ ily locker rooms so parents of small chil­ dren of the opposite gender can take their offspring into the same locker room. The entire community center structure is handicapped accessible. White said. The pool even contains a lift so those with lim­ ited mobility can get in and out. Lest people think too much money is be­ ing spent for the special structural effects, Cary said, the project is "being done eco­ nomically ” To save labor costs that would have been incurred laying brick for the exterior of the pool room and gymnasium, pre-cast con­ crete panels that took very little time to set into place were used, Cary said. Construc­ tion management firm Christman Co. of Grand Rapids, which is overseeing the pro­ ject, has also been favored with good weather, which has allowed construction to progress so quickly the project is ahead of schedule. White said the $10 million project, fi­ nanced with a millage approved by school district voters, presents a challenge to the construction crew. Nevertheless, he said, “it’s been fun for me. I like a challenge." Within the structure, “there’s a lot of dif­ ferent things happening,” White said. “You’ve got metal to brick to (cement) block to precast (concrete) to steel.” The construction crew recently installed a giant 114-foot-long, 46,000-pvund beam along one side of the pool room that will al­ low an unobstructed view of the pool from second story bleachers. The Christman Co., which oversaw a re­ cent construction project for the Hastings schools that included the building of a new elementary and additions to other district schools, is known for its historic restoration work as well as new construction. White said. His company served as construction manager for an extensive and much-publi­ cized renovation of the state capitol in Lansing, he said. Cary has a special interest in construc­ tion, he said, bexause he is a self-employed commercial cabinet builder. He recently completed the cabinetry for a commercial dental lab in Grand Rapids. He is also interested in the center be­ cause two of his sons, Jake and Joe, still at­ tend Hastings High School and will be us­ ing the community center when it is com­ pleted (hopefully by the beginning of the 2003 school year, school officials say.) Also, Cary said, when he was growing up he lived right next door to the high school. Before the high school was built, he and his friends used to hunt and ride bikes in the area where the high school is now lo­ cated. Constiuction of the high school started in 1969, he said, the year he gradu­ ated. “I still call it the new high school, and it's 30 years old." Cary always hoped to have a pool doser to home, he said. “When I was growing up, there weren’t any pools" locally, he said. There was also no place for teens to gather. The community center’s teen area will have ping pong and pool tables, places to sit or study, an outside patio and concession area. “The more you look at it, this is really going to make a difference in some kids’ lives,” Cary said. “They hit a home run on this one. This is something the whole com­ munity will benefit from." On one side of the lobby, windows will be cut to represent a large wave moving across the wall. The side of the pool room on which second story bleachers will be located is shown. The pool room walls rise 35 feet off the ground. Jim Cary is pictured inside the 33-foot-high lobby area. Behind him floor to ceil­ ing windows will be installed. The 8.175-square-foot gymnasium is pictured. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 Your answer to ‘What are you thinking?’ is critical To the editor: Several weeks ago we had a doctor friend who graciously shared his vast expe­ rience in treating people problems. We re­ alized he, no doubt, had seen more people with regrets, aches, pains, rashes and unhappy feelings than most of us. So we gathered together about 31 queslions on all sorts of people problems to ask about his experiences and observations. He did such an excellent job that I suggested he ought to write a book and put it on a video next lime. 1 think he might summa­ rize ail he said in two cliches. The first cliche is common these days, "use it or lose it." This is not only necessary for our body's joints and muscles, but even more important, for our brain. The second is not quite so common but possibly even more critical, "you are what you think." This even takes precedence over, "you are what you cat." I have been interested in the trend of people's thinking recently. In fact I fre­ quently ask people, "what arc you think­ ing." This recent trend in people's thinking has even been given a name, it is called, the "New Age” movement." There is another similar name given to modern thinking called. “Neu-Orthodox, meaning "new-cor­ rect. (opinion or thinking)." There is no doubt about the cause for the rapid spread of this new thinking — the TV. computer, etc., all have contributed greatly to the widespread popularity of this movement and the corruption it has brought to the human race. There is also a more relevant, personal cause for this, "New Age" movement. Let's go back lo the doctor's observation, "You are what you think," which puts the ball in your court. How are you thinking? Have you noticed more and more people thinking they arc wiser than God? That’s why they don't read the Bible, or listen to the Bible, or submit to Jesus Christ. Even some (most?) preachers and teachers arc guilty of this. Only the truth can make you free. A lie is someone's attempt to improve on the truth. "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him. "If you abide in My word, you arc My disciples indeed. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32. Jesus said to him. "1 am the way. the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6. Further in John, on the wisdom of man. "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. "For it is written: I will destroy the wis­ dom of the wise. And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.’ "Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputcr of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? "For since, in the wisdom of God. the world through wisdom did not know God. it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe." "But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. In Corinthians. 1:18-21, 24-25. "Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men. and the weakness of God is stronger than men." In Proverbs 1:7, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Bui fools despise wisdom and instruc­ tion." It seems like maximum stupidity’ for the creature lo think he is wiser than his Crea­ tor. We can't deny there arc consequences from our thinking. Two formulas for wisdom and fantastic consequences, which 1 have tried to practice for over 50 years are. "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33. And "Do not be deceived. God is not mocked: for what­ ever a man sows, that he will also reap... "For he who sows lo his flesh will of the flesh reap co.TUption. but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life... "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:7-9. An all-wise, ail-powerful, righteous and eternal God is the only sufficient cause for this awesome universe and these wonderful bodies of ours, that I can visualize. Believe it or not, you are what you think! What are you thinking? Gods "righteous­ ness" (right-wiseness) or your own sup­ posed improved version? Rus Sarver. Hastings Is county move creating homeless? Dear editor: The county wants to tear down only two of the five homes. The two that they are tearing down have added money to the building fund. Do the commissioners not understand that some of those people are on fixed incomes and can­ not afford a large rent payment? There is no place in this town that has any openings. Is the county going to help these people relo­ cate? These people may be left homeless! Also, in the same paper (Banner, 10-10) there was a notice that the county commis­ sioners want to raise our taxes - Does this all make sense? I feel that if they are tearing down build- Know Your ing, tear them all down. Il would be more cost effective for a one time fee to tear all of them down. Also, the bats aren't going to go away just because you tear some homes down! The County Commissioners stated the houses were in good repair when they were purchased. They look as bad now as they did when purchased two years ago. The needed new roofs two years ago. Dee James. Hastings Newell, friends wrecked budget To the editor: ■Mm U.S. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. UJS. Congress • Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ . worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 2305 Raybum House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . . Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: 1 remember that when Gary Newell was elected as our State Representative, he was pleased to be placed on the State House Appropriations Committee, which controls state spending. Two years later, he and his committee have run this state into the ground. We have a projected budget deficit of over a billion dollars for the nkHwo years and he and his friends are now using slash and bum tactics in cutting essential programs and raising taxes to cover their mistakes. Helen L. Cook. Nashville hbwqes ...from Our Readers Delton mourning loss of McCormick’s To the editor: The community of Delton is in a period of mourning. It is quietly mourning the loss of its longtime and once great employer. McCormick Enterprises. Though no one wishes to admit it to themselves, you can hear it in the coffee shops, the grocery stores, and the remain­ ing seasonal backyard barbecues. As with the passing of all great institutions, a mix­ ture of emotions runs deep. Anger, sadness, happiness and remorse are all normal feel­ ings of the mourning process. Though McCormick's is gone, it will not be forgotten. McCormick’s will go down in the annals of Delton history. It will become part of a historically rich tale to be passed on to our children and our children's chil­ dren. McCormick’s will join the ranks of other former great Delton employers that have long since passed, such as the Brick­ yard. the Creamery, and Delton Tool and Engineering. These once- hallowed institu­ tions of employment came and went with the normal passing of time, and in their wake came myths and legends larger than themselves. Unfortunately, transitions are a normal part of life. They are sometimes painful and normally inconvenient, but they always lead to change. Who knows w hat the future will bring to the community of Delton now that McCor­ mick Enterprises no Linger graces us with its presence. Will a new business move into the existing facilities, or will the site be de­ clared a brownfield and demolished to make way for new buildings, or a housing development? Only time will tell. for who knows what bright and eager mind lies in wait for a new opportunity? But alas. Delton is mourning, and so am I. With that. 1 wish to pass along my deep­ est sympathy to the McCormick family, and simply say thanks. Alan R. Swank, owner A.R.S. Manufacturing. Delton Seize the day, elect Granholm To the editor: Michigan voters have a unique opportu­ nity to bring dynamic new leadership to the governor’s office Nov. 5. Citizens can elect a quality candidate by voting for Jennifer Granholm! Ms. Granholm has excellent educational credentials and is a gifted individual. Not only is she intelligent enough to serve as governor, (she graduated with honors from the University of California and Harvard University). Jennifer has the charisma and energy to lead the state from its down slump to new life. A family person with integrity, Jennifer will make decisions that benefit the people of Michigan as a com­ munity, rather than the special interests rep­ resented by the current administration. Granholm has been successful in every important position that she has filled. As a U.S. Prosecutor, she won 98 percent of her cases. As Michigan's Attorney General, she has protected consumers from the exploita­ tion of drug companies and gas stations, and has prevented people from being vic­ timized by nursing homes and Internet predators. Write Us A Letter. Yhe Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Michigan voters should seize the day on Nov. 5. and elect a sincere public servant as their governor! Granholm will put Michigan in the forefront of the nation! Leslie Ivens, Delton Mike Cox would protect life To the editor: Just four years ago. a whopping majority of Michigan voters (71% to 29%) rejected Proposal B, that would have legalized assisted suicide. The people saw that this proposal would jeopardize the most vulner­ able in our society - the disabled, the ter­ minally and chronically ill. Beware, people of Michigan! We now have a staunch supporter of the pro-suicide movement wanting to be our attorney gen­ eral. Senator Gary Peters was honorary co­ chairman of the Menan's Friends cam­ paign, and has sponsored numerous bills to legalize assisted suicide. His abortion record is equally deadly, voting to keep even partial-birth abortions legal. This man cannot be trusted to protect all the people. Mike Cox believes every human life should be protected, not just the wealthy, productive and powerful. Mike Cox reflects the life-affirming views of Michigan and should be our next attorney general. Voters, say “yes’’ to someone you can trust with your life, Mike Cox. Joan Jacobson. Lake Odessa ...for Quality Printing, call.. 945-9554 We would be 4 pleased to QUOTE What’s greatest threat? HASTINGS Which do you think is the greatest threat to the survival of our planet - overpopulation, pollution or growing tensions between Christians and Muslims eventually leading to global war? Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since !B5(> pmktmi: Hastings Banner, A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacob* Inc. Fradanc Jacob* Vice President Prewdent Staven Jacobs Secretary.'Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Janice Warren, Hastings: Kelly Bremer, Middleville: Maureen Schultz, Rockford: Linda Ritter, Hastings: Patty Hall. Caledonia: Gail Horsefield, Hastings: “Global tensions between Christians and Muslims are certainly making people very nervous.” "Global tensions make people nervous about a pos­ sible war." "Tensions between the major religions make every­ one feel nervous.” “I think that pollution causing global warming, if not corrected, will prove fa­ tal to the earth." “I think the growing ten­ sions between religions and countries arc the most seri­ ous threat we face at the pre­ sent time." "The current tensions be­ tween Christians and Mus­ lims and others, if not re­ solved, are making everyone nervous about the future.” Classified ads accepted Monday tnrougn R-day 8am to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 a.m W Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rata*: $25 per year m Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �Th. HMting. Banner - Thurway. OctoMr 1 J. 2002 - Pag. 5 IL0W0ES ...from Our Readers Emergency preparedness coordinator hired Keep open mind about inmates To the editor: I am writing this letter in response to the letters recently published in the Banner about prison. Reading those letters, had a twofold effect on me. On one hand, I could relate with the opinions of the community mem­ bers who wrote in response, as they were identical in many ways to the viewpoints I held for 30 years. On the other hand, I felt dismayed because now I am part of the corrections system. The harsh reality of the way that people do and will continue to look at me with such disdain is heartbreaking. Never in a million years did I think that I’d be part of the corrections system. I was brought up in a solid, loving, Christian home with two parents. I graduated from high school and college with honors. I had a successful career as a teacher of children with special needs. All khat changed when, in order to deal with trauma’s in my life. I became the vic­ tim of a cunning, baffling and powerful dis­ ease called alcoholism. One tragic night, after drinking, 1 drove myself home and killed someone in a car accident. I am so very sorry for what I did. The sadness, guilt, pain and humiliation eats at me every single day. Fortunately, I have been able to seek help in one of the few pro­ grams available in prison for self improve­ ment called the RS AT (resident substance abuse treatment) program. I am blessed to have gotten the opportunity to grow, change and learn in this program. Do I deserve to be in prison? Absolutely! I deserve to be punished. Do I deserve a hard bed, a limited supply of rough toilet paper, crappy food, sub par health care, unauthorized blocks on my loved ones’ phones, late and backed up mail, and the fear that I live with on a <iaily basis? Maybe I do, as it is all part of the punitive system we call prison. However, I am still a human being with feelings. RSAT has taught me that all per­ sons' feelings are valid. I feel frustrated and disheartened that society doesn’t see that many prisoners are trying to leam from their mistakes so they can eventually live a different way of life. Support from the community could and would help many become productive mem­ bers of society! Society may never forgive me. I may never forgive myself. I leave that in God’s hands. I only ask today that you keep an open mind. Though you may feel that we don’t deserve any dignity, stripping us of the lit­ tle we do have doesn't help anyone. Derene Johnson. Plymouth Dems, County Board keep on truckin’ To the editor: 1 am quoting from a letter of Oct. 11, 2001. a month after the hijackers' terrorist attacks in New York, and the Pentagon in Washington, by Jessica Fajnor-Porritt. “I predict that as soon as the huggy-bear, kissy-face love-fest the media and Demo­ crats are having with George W. Bush is over, it will be back to business as usual. It will be lie after lie concerning anything that does not fall into lockstep agreement with tax and regulate ideology of the liberal, left wing. Democratic Party.” Also, so true: These are the very same idiots and hypocrites who have struggled mightily to keep anything about religion, or morality, banned from everywhere, and they are now waving the flag and singing ‘God Bless America.’” 1 see the letter to the Banner that won­ dered where Rebecca was. Seems that Joe's little girl "Becca” is alive and being well insulated from reality by father. If Becca is elected, there will be a large section set aside for father to guide daugh­ ter on how to vote and what to complain about Heaven forbid. Enough said. I did notice her Mother wrote to editor in neighbor paper, running Rep. Newell down, but didn’t have the honesty to add Mother Lukasiewicz to her letter. The first part of the letter says all about a lot of Democrats. Barry County will never get out of debt. In fact, the future is getting darker. They favor demolishing homes where there is income. They won't get money back from repairing them. If that was the only thing they won’t get money from, that would be something. Those pcop' ould be bank­ rupt if that were their own money being handled that way. County Board approves no bid construc­ tion work? My new commissioner is riding high with the wild spending. Tax and spend. Local firms cannot be hired. Hire our local out of work people! Just look around you. There used to be a lot of homes around downtown, north, south, east and west. The city, with Mary Lou Gray and the commissioners, have GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 to subscribe. . more than cemented their share of them. Progress? No! I'd go back to the 16 township supervi­ sors running the county. The chances of getting nine to override the other seven, would be greater than a couple of no votes against the big spenders today. We have paid politicians running the county instead of common folks. The money they are paid and all the time put in, there is no phone. Can't call them at home, you might say an off-word and the kids listen to the recorder, if not at home. They want insulation from the people so as to do what is best for us. So they say! I will put my complaints only in the paper from now on. Donald W. Johnson Middleville advmi^wrel opportunity ttw perfect cotnfatnMtoJi NOW HIRING experienced •oloa. Teams and Trainers Ov.ncr Operator*’. Solos 83c Teams 83c The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment has hired Mary Macquecn of Hastings as new emergency preparedness coordina­ tor. Macqueen was hired to fill the position funded through the Michigan Department of Community Health. These funds come from the Centers for Disease Control in At­ lanta. Macqueen is one of several local public health emergency coordinators who have been hired around the state in the last few months. Though emergency response coordina­ tion efforts have been present in the local community for many years, Macqueens role will be to represent the public health perspective. She will work to ensure public health has a visible presence during emer­ gencies while providing guidance on the potential health threat of a situation. Her primary task in the next several months will be to enhance communication capacity between local public health and emergency services such as po^cc. fire, EMS, hospitals and other response organi­ zations. Additionally, she will be assuring that public health information is effectively provided to the public and medical commu­ nities. Macqueen comes to the Health Depart­ ment with a master’s degree in health ad­ ministration and 15 years experience work­ Habitat dinner will be Oct. 25 A Swiss steak and chicken dinner, to benefit Barry County Habitat for Human­ ity. will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The menu will include mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, beverages and homemade desserts. A free-will donation will be accepted for the meal. Proceeds will help Habitat build more homes for local families in need of decent housing. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian hous­ ing ministry. Volunteers work in part­ nership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the families. We Process COLOR FILM! I-AD GRAPHICS North rf Hamapte ttlgtrwxy M-45 ing in public health and five years as a health educator. Most recently, she was the regional coordinator for an li -county con­ sortium headquartered in Kalamazoo County, dealing with contracting and serv­ ice provision related to HIV. AIDS. “This experience has prepared her well to deal with a diverse group of individu­ als. ' a health department spokesperson said in a prepared press release. “The challenge of the position will be ensuring concerns regarding public health will play a role in decision making during a response to an emergency.” This collaboration was tested recently in Dimondale as staff responded to a hazard­ ous material threat at the State Office Com­ plex. Lessons learned will be shared with other coordinators around the state and emergency management staff. Though a very real threat, the incident provided a first hand opportunity to see how this coor­ dination of services can be beneficial to all. Macqueen's husband is well known in the area as director of the Lakewood High School band. Lame duck session likely to be busy one in Lansing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer This month's Legislative Coffee touched on the Nov. 5 election, recall legislation and the upcoming lame duck session of the state legislature. Tom Chadwick, representing State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons, thanked the chamber and those residents who attend the monthly discussions. After eight years of working with Emmons, he is leaving government to take a position as a private attorney in Ionia. He said, “I appreciate the opportu­ nity to be here, it helped us represent the district better.” He will probably not be at the November and December legislative coffees because of the work that faces the legislature during the lame duck session. The period of time between the November election and Jan. 1 is expected to be busy for the legislature this year. Since so many members are leaving due to term limits, some of the bills they have been working on for years have a last op­ portunity to be considered. "It will be a little hectic to sec what gets through," Chadwick said. "This might be the craziest lame duck session ever.” Chadwick and State Rep. Gary Newell discussed recall legislation. Newell said it is a difficult task to make sure that a citi­ zen’s right to recall public officials doesn’t interfere or cost too much money for the townships. This is an issue which may be resolved before the election. It will be a little tougher than earlier versions of the bill. Newell also discussed the opportunity for the legislature to speed up the phase out of the single business tax. "This is an unfair tax,” Newell said. “One that is getting some meaningful discussion." Greg Moore, reporting for Congressman Nick Smith, explained the Iraq resolution passed by both houses of Congress after many hours of debate. He noted that Congress is working to ex­ pand the Amber alert system when children arc abducted to a nationwide system. Art work to be considered for display must be received by Jan. 10 to be consid­ ered. More information about this program is available at Smith’s Battle Creek office at 517-783-4486. Jenny Haupricht from Congressman Vcrn Ehlers’ office discussed the upcoming appropriation votes still remaining. She said Ehlers expects that congress will ap­ prove continuing legislation so the business of government can continue. She and Moore say that the congres­ sional lame duck session will be affected by the result of the election. If the Demo­ crats gain control of the house, legislation will be delayed. If Republicans maintain control, they will try to get legislation passed. She expects work on corporate account­ ability legislation to continue. John Fehsenfcld asked about the status of revenues and how that will affect the budget. Newell replied. “Sales tax revenues are not that bad but decreases in income tax revenues are hurting us.” Moore told moderator Monica Rappaport that movement on the farm bill has been delayed since the appropriation has not been approved. The continuing resolutions is providing for some payments based on the previous appropriations but not in those technical support areas. Moore reminded everyone that politics arc "dynamic." Only about 12 residents attended this Legislative Coffee which Rappaport re­ ferred to as a "lame duck crowd ” The next Legislative Coffee is sched­ uled for Monday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. at the County Seat in Hastings. “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise. ” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Lani Forbes. “I visit Pennock quite often. Both as a mother of 3 active children and as a Medical First Responder for the Freeport Fire and Rescue Department. PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: I see first hand the high quality, professional, life saving care that Dr. Poholski and Pennock’s emergency staff provide. In fact, Pennock is capable of providing 85% of all the health services our area needs. So, when it comes to the healthcare of this first responder's family, the choice is simple... Pennock Health Services.” paper a mbjeci to the Far Homing Act and the Michigan Ci»il Rifthu Act wtuch coitectivtly make it illegal to ad«ertiK “any preference. Iirmufion or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion. tea. handicap, familial uatm. naticnal origin, age or martial oatua. or aa intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination ” Fanuliai status includes children under the age of IB living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people sccunng custody of children under IB. This newspiper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which it in violation of ^e law. Our readers are hereby informed that ail dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 6I6-45I29W The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired it I 800 927 Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, pro­ fessional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge. ■ mhm Let us quote your printing! * LETTERHEADS >CARDS •SIGNS • BROCHURES J-Ad Graphics Hastings ’945-9554 Pennock Partner, Forbes Family, Freeport, MI WE DO IT All__ from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. Amy Poholski, D.O. Emergency Physician Pennock HEALTH , oT0l«sionah Pro8f«ssive , Ortners in Pct 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 17. 2002 Bert Stenger DELTON - Ben Stenger, age 90. of Delton, passed away Oct. 12. 2002. Mr. Stenger was born at home in Kalamazoo County on Dec. 25. 1911, the son of Joseph and Eva (Hunt) Stenger. On Jan. 10. 1936 he married Fem R. Solomon, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 8. 1964. Mr. Stenger was a life long resident of the Delton area and was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He enjoyed and built many steam engines with his friend Paul Pettingill. Singing and listening to country music, and playing is harmonica were some of the things that Bert enjoyed. He will always be remembered for help­ ing his friends and neighbors, when ever they were in need. He is survived by a son. Jim (Barb) Stenger of Luther. MI: daughters. Dorothy (Karlton) Neil of Lake Odessa. Rulh (Charles) Eshbaugh of Plainwell, and Virginia (Jim)Grimm of Iowa; a brother. Ralph (Margaret) Stenger of Mattawan and a sister. Marguerite Sheridan of Arizona: 18 grandchildren: 39 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a broth­ er. Theodore and sisters. Rena Smith and Bertha Dunn and a beloved friend. Ruth Harbolt. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday. Oct. 15. 2002 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiated. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery. Plainwell. Memorial contributions to am Hospice organization will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by William-s Gores Funeral Home. Delton. More Obituaries on Page 15 Warship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Ixn Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10:35 xm.: Sun­ day School 9:30 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHIRCH 805 S. JefTerwrt. l ather Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mavs 4:30 p.m.: Sunday 8:30 xm. and 11:00 xm.: Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 xm.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 xm. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. arc: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHIRCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 xm.; SundaySchool. 10 xm. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH •THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.- 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 xm.. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 xm.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion? 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 xm. and 10 xm. Children's Chapel and Sunday School al 10 xm. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 xm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 xm. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 xm. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 xm.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 xm.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 pan. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, pleave call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 xm.; Wor­ ship 11IX) xm.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. ’ QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 xm.-ll xm.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 xm.; Sunday School 11:15 xm. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 10:45 xm. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW It MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 xm. Morning Prayer. 11:00 xm. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 pan. For more informa­ tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 xm. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 xm.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awanx Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer ind Bible Study. Choir practice. Cail Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 xm. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-fillcd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 4907.1. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 am.. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6J0 p.m. Jesus Club for boy s & girls ages 412. Pastors David and Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasis of God's lose. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or 1-517-852-1806. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. This information on worship services is ’ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasnngs NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hasnngs BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan A HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan BARRY COUNTY CHI RCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269)945-2938 Minis­ ter: Das id Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Riilippiam 2.4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IfrsM) xm.; Worship 11: 00 xm.. 6:00 p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 7:00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday al 9:30 am. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmarn. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 an 11IX) a m. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Grayhill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers 1 .ife Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our "Kid x Time" is a great lime of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us al 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom’s Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Conserve. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Oct. 17 - 3:20 pm. Clapper Kids (Handbells); 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes (Hand­ bells); 7:00 p.m. Crossways Bible Study; 7.-00 p.m. Adult Choir. Sat­ urday. Oct. 19 - 10:00 xm. Cate­ chism I; 5:00-8.-00 p.m. Family Fall Gathering/Hayride: 8:00 pjn. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Oct. 20 - 8:00 & 10:45 xm Wor­ ship; 9:30 xm. Sunday School; 12: 30 p.m. God's Children. Lillie Angels and Flying Doves; 12:30 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study. Monday. Oct. 21 • 7:00 p.m. Vision for Grace Team. Tuesday. Oct. 22 - 7:00 p.m. The Way; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednes­ day. Oct 23 - 10.00 xm. Word­ watchers; 7IX) p.m. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building withel­ evator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisi Stevens. Director of Christian Education Norm Bouma Music Director. 8.30 xm - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refresh­ ments. 10:00 xm. • Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and tod dlcrs thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nel­ son E Lumm. Interim Pauor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Direc­ tor of Music Ministries. Thursday. Oct. 17 - 8:30 am Women's Bible Study - Aduh Education Room; I: 00-7.-00 p.m. Rummage sale in Sharpe Hall; 4:304i:30 pm. Pie making in Dining Room; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal - Sanctu­ ary. Friday. Oct. 18 • 9:00-3:00 p.m. Rummage sale in Sharpe Hall. Saturday. Oct. 19 - 6:00 p.m. Middle High hay ride at VanDcnBerges. Sunday. Oct. 20 - 8:30 am. Chancel Choir. 9.00 am. Tra­ ditional Worship; 9:20 am. Chil­ dren's Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour - Dining Room; 10:10 a.m. Church School for all ages; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Worship. I1: 50 a.m. Children’s Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast ever WBCH - AM 1220 The 11.20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Oct. 21 - 9:15-10:30 am. Staff meets for prayer and planning; 1:0() p.m. Registry Committee meets in din­ ing room: 7:30 p.m. Trustees meeting. Tuesday. OCT. 22 - 3:00 p.m. Newsletter deadline; 7:00 p.m. Nominating Comittee in Aduh Ed; 7:00 p.m. Church School Teacher meeting in Dining Room. Wednesday. ct 23- 6:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Lounge;9.30 a.m. Women’s Circle Study Leaders; 3:30 p.m. Chil­ dren’s Choir Rehearsal - dining room; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7.00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Educa­ tion Classroom. O . f/VieA Obituaries Joseph Donald Storm HASTINGS - Joseph Donald Storm, age 41. of E. Dowling Road. Hastings, died Saturday. Oct. 12. 2002 at his home. Mr. Storm was bom on Dec. 28. I960 in Battle Creek. Mich., the son of Donald and Jeanne (Staffen) Storm. He was raised in the Delton. MI area and attended Delton area schools, graduating in 1979 from Delton-Kellogg High School. He then trav­ eled and worked in Wyoming. Colorado. Utah and Texas. He was married to Lola L. Gibson on May 2. 1989 in Texas. They moved to the Dowling area in 1981. He was employed in construction most of his working life. Employed 14 years at Larabee Construction in Delton and most recently as a self-employed carpenter. He was an avid outdoorsman. enjoying hunting, fishing, doing woodworking, and always willing to give others a helping hand. Mr. Storm is survived by his wife. Lola: daughters. Samantha Storm of Hastings and Christy Storm of Hastings; son. Nicholas Storm of Hastings; mother. Jeanne Storm of Hastings; sisters. Marcia (John) Cowger of Dowling and Toni (Rich) Wenger of Greenville; brother. Brad (Donna) Storm of Delton; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his father. Donald in 1987 and a brother, Daniel in 1983. Memorial graveside services were held Thursday. OcL 17. 2002 at the Dowling Cemetery. Pastor William Storm officiated. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Joan E. (Reed) Liinngston SARANAC - Joan E. (Reed) Livingston, age 58. of Saranac, went to be with her Lord suddenly on Wednesday evening. Oct. 9. 2002. Joan was bom in Grand Rapids on Feb. 26. 1944 to Milo and Bonietta (Jackson) Reed. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1961 and then attended Lansing Community College. Joan had most recently worked as a Customer Service Representative for Advanced Packaging in Kentwood. She became very involved with volunteer work and had found a special place with ENRICH of Ionia County. She was an awesome grandma and spoiled her cats. She spent many enjoyable hours on her computer and looked forward to her occasional trips to the casino. Joan enjoyed ceramic crafts, gardening and playing the organ. Joan is survived by her daughters. Lisa (Tom) Nordhof, Cheryl (Wendell) Culver, Sue Averill and Lynn Weldon; nine grand­ children; one great grandchild; parents. Milo and Bonietta Reed; brothers and sis­ ters. Jim Reed. Joy (Dan) Ayres. Milo “Jack" Reed, Jan (Phil) Thelen, and Jari (Buddy) Collins; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral service was held Monday. Oct. 14. 2002 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to ENRICH of Ionia County. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Albert H. Borton Jr.| HASTINGS - Albert H. Borton. Jr., age 81. of Hastings died Tuesday. Oct. 8. 2002 at Tendercarc of Hastings. Mr. Borton was bom on Nov. 17. 1920 in Flint. ML the son of Albert and Myra (McGuigan) Borton. The family moved to the Hastings area in 1936. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1939 and participated in track while in high school. He attended Michigan State College for a brief time. Mr. Borton served in the U.S. Navy from Sept. 29.1942 until his honorable discharge on Nov. 4. 1945. He was married to Constance Thomas on Feb. 7. 1942 and she died Jan. 18. 1969. He married Marian (Morrison) Coon on Sept. 27. 1969 and she died Feb. 22. 2002. He was employed at Consumers Power Company for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He had previously worked for the EW. Bliss Co. for a time. He was a member of the Hardy Dam Club, Michigan Land and Water Club. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, gardening, and especially enjoyed watching the many deer on his property and how they would lay under his pine trees in his yard. Mr. Borton is survived by daughter. Ann (Lloyd) Hopkins of Hastings; step-son. Greg (Marilyn) Coon of Mesa. AZ; grand­ daughter. Vicki Peake of Battle Creek; grandson. Briar Peake of Nashville; step­ granddaughters. Kari (Tim) Burd. Kristine (Tim) Cheney. Melissa (Carl) Lenhart; step grandson. Randy (Diana) Coon; five great grandchildren; 23 step great grandchildren; brother. Donald (Rosemary) Borton of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his parents; wives; sons. Thomas Borton on June 28. 200. John Borton on Jan. 17, 1999; and step-son. Jeffrey Coon in April of 2000. Services were held Friday. Oct. 11. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Olmstead officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Plcasantview Family Church or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 It’s been a year since you were taken away I still thiink of you and miss you every day. (je/ia I miss hearing you say "Hi Honey" lo me and I hate going into a house that seems so empty. Nothing is the same without you here, the get together*, phone calls or just going to have a beer. The girls really miss their Mom You’re not there just lo call with questions about Laci or to watch Kaleb play football. Jocelyn’s getting so big and An looks just like you. Life has a way of going on whether or not we want it lo. There were so mans things Sadly missed and greatly loved. Rush Jen. Brad and kids Toni and Mike Kari and Lact Family and Friends we wanted to say but who could have guessed we wouldn't hate another day? So here we sit trying not to cry. full of questions, wondering why ? DELTON - Marylyn Hermenitt. age 50. of Delton, passed away Sunday. Oct. 13. 2002 at home. Marylyn was bom June 26. 1952 in Plainwell, the daughter of Otis and Mary (Young) Hermenitt. A loyal employee for 11 years. Marylyn was a bench clerk for the Kalamazoo County Courts. Marylyn loved music, playing the guitar, auto harp and dulcimer and was a member of the Thornapplc Valley Dulcimer Association and the Great Lakes Music Association. A former member of the band. Second Circle, she loved to attend music festivals, especially bluegrass, was a member of the Gull Creek Cloggers and she sang with her parents at Festival of Trees of Kalamazoo. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing, she made many dolls for her daughters. She was a former member of Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Marylyn loved her family and friends; and was constantly on the go; never letting her illness slow her down. She is survived by her parents. Otis and Mary Hermenitt of Delton; daughters. Michelle (Jason) Curtis of Lawton. Melissa Purdy and her fiancee Paul Cupp of Holt. Mich, and Stephanie (Christopher) Smith of Delton; a sister. Gloria (Ernest) Herman of Grand Rapids; a grandson. Westin Curtis and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister. Rosemary Hermenitt. A memorial service will be conducted at I p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at the Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove (M-43) Delton. Private internment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Elaine Wilkie CALEDONIA - Mrs. M. Elaine Wilkie, age 74. of Green Lake (Caledonia) went to be with her Lord unexpectedly on Wednes­ day, Oct. 9. 2002 at Spectrum East Campus. She was bom Sept. 20, 1928 to Otto and Sarah Hall of Lansing. Elaine was a longtime member of Holy Family Parish and an avid bridge player. She is survived by her husband of 51 years. Richard G. Wilkie; her son and daughter-in-law. William and Beatrice Wilkie of Green Lake; her daughter and son-in-law. Sarah and Daniel Cain of Rockford; five granddaughters; one great­ granddaughter, her brother and sister-in­ law. John and Jeanette Hall of Columbus. NC; numerous nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was offered Monday. Oct. 14. 2002 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. David E. LcBlanc. celebrant. Interment was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, Michigan. Arrangements were made by MatlhysseKuiper-DcGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Donald Burt Eberhart • June 5. 1961 - Sept. 15. 2002 • Perhaps you sent a lovely card. Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece. If so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words. As any friend would say; Perhaps you were not there at all. Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts. We thank you so much w hatever the part. Family of Donald Eberhart. Loving Wife Emma and children Lori. Brandon. Bryan Eberhart. Brad A Angela Hall �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 - Page 7 y^nnoanceinents GIRL, Elsa May Yost was bom on Sept. 13.2002. Her parents are Bill and Patti Yost of Lake Odessa. Her weight was 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and length was 20 inches. She joins her three sisters Alissa. 12; Laura. 11; and Sara 3. Maternal grandparents are John and Ber­ nice Knuuttila of Pelkie. Mich, and paternal grandparents are Rex and Joan (Yost) Dye of Iron River. Mich. Elsa's great grand­ mother is Hazel Yost of Grand Rapids. Kanes to celebrate 50th anniversary Brown-Acker exchange vows Mary Teresa Brown and Allen Robert Acker were married on Aug. 31. 2002. They were married at the Prairieville Bible Church in Delton, Mich. Pastor Bernard Blair officiated the candlelight ceremony and special music was performed by Mary Daniels singing “From This Moment," a special song for the bride and groom. Mary is the daughter of Randy and Lee Hook of Nashville and Allen is the son of Bob Acker of Kalamazoo and Peggy and Lane Floria of Delton. Alicia Brown, daughter of the bride, was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Bobbie Welch and Linda Price, good friends of the bride and Lori Hurless, sister of the bride. The flower girl was Angela Brownell, a very special person to the bride. The best man for the groom was John Higdon, a very good friend. Steven Brown, stepson of the groom and Kurt Garrison and Dewy Price were the groomsmen. Nathan Hurless, nephew of the bride and groom, was the ringbearer. The ushers were Jason Hook, the brother of the bride and Amber Walters, a friend of the bride and groom. Alan Brown, son of the bride, had the honor of walking his mother down the aisle. The bride wore an off-the-shouldcr gown with pearls and a very long train carrying red and white roses. The bridesmaids wore long black dresses and carried red roses. The groom wore a black tux with red vest and tails. And the groomsmen wore black tuxes and red vests. After taking a limo ride, the bride and groom were dropped off at the reception where they joined the family and friends for the start of their new life together. The reception was held at the American Legion in Hickory Comers. The happy couple honeymooned in Nashville, Tenn. After their honeymoon they will reside in their home in Delton. Martin-Davis plan to wed Oct. 28 Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Pion of Hastings and father. Mr. Garry Martin of Cecilia, Ky and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sigurdson of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Heather Martin and Josh Davis . Heather is currently employed at Movie Outpost and Josh is currently in the U.S. Marine Corps. An Oct. 28, wedding is being planned. Daniel and Ruth Kane will be celebrating their 60th anniversary on October 26. 2002. They were married in Peters. Michigan on October 25. 1942. The Kanes lived in Cadillac, MI. for many years and for the past 7 years have iived in Middleville. MI. Their children. Carolyn (Keith) Moffit of Middleville. MI. Ken (Claudia) Kane of Grand Rapids. MI. Edith (Bob) Pergler of Middleville, MI and Eileen (Randy) Stin­ son of Warren. Ml. grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with the couple's sisters and brothers will be celebrating with them at a gathering in the Cider Mill Vil­ lage Community Room. BOY, Hayden Allen, bom at Borgess-Pipp Hospital on Sept. 26. 2002 at 5:50 p.m. to Moe and Christina Curtis of Delton. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches. BOY, Dylan Cole, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Sept. 30. 2002 at 5:49 p.m. to Amber Van Overbeek and Todd Betz of Rockford. Weighing 7 lbs. I 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Zanna Skcye. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 1.2002 at 8:33 p.m. to Derrick and Jennifer Stephens of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. BOY, Steven Edwin, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. I. 2002 at 3:00 a.m. to Marty and Wendy Ruthruff of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 2) inches long. GIRL, Hailry Ann. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept 27,2002 at 6:12 p.m. to Crys­ tal and Mari. Holton Jr. of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. GIRL, Ashlyn Rae. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 27, 2002 al 8:24 a.m. to Tina and Rod McMillan of Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. GIRL, Kathryn Leann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 27, 2002 at 2:01 a.m. to Evan and Samantha Hawbaker of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 1/2 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hailee Jo Barbra, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25, 2002 al 7:05 p.m. to L. Scott and Andrea J. Campbell of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Macy Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ Max Keller’s 80th to be marked Don Mackenzie to celebrate 85th Donald Mackenzie will celebrate his 85th birthday on Oct. 19th with his family. Max Keller will be leaving for Florida in a short while. Before he goes his family would like to celebrate an early birthday party with an open house at the Hastings Elks Lodge. Saturday. Oct. 19th, from I to 4 p.m. No gifts please. Your presence would be welcome to wish him a great birthday and safe trip. pital on Sept. 22,2002 al 6:06 p.m. to Jamie and Cherie Seeber of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 0 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRI, Loren Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 17, 2002 at 2:08 a.m. to Jodi Lyn McKelvey and Jimmy Crawley of Ver­ montville. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Celeste Tia Marie, bom at Pennock licenses Hospital on Sept. 26, 2002 al 2:39 p.m. to Brittany Liltell and Cody Yew of Freeport and Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 3/4 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Carl Keegan, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Sept. 25. 2002 at 6:30 am. to Kelli and Carl Olson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 1/2 ozs. aid 22 inches long. GIRL, Emerald Ann. bom al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 9. 2002 at 4:14 p.m. to Kelly Smith and Tom Miehlke of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kierstyn Renee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20. 2002 at 2:45 a.m. to Jed and Jaime Brisco of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL Kyana Lorraine Rose, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Oct. 7. 2002 at 8:32 a.m. to Jon Sochor and Becky Brazee of Lyons. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Briana May. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 9.2002 al 4:29 a.m. to William and Shelly VanDenberg of Battle Creek. Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Garrett Kenneth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 7. 2002 at 11:39 p.m. to Kelly and Kenneth Elliott of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY.William John, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 8. 2002 at 10:24 a.m. to Josh and Stacy Storm of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Riley Kay, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Sept. 27. 2002 at 6:26 a.m. to Mitch and Cynda Poll of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cameron David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 5. 2002 at 8:53 p.m. to Laura and Dave Hess of Middleville. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL, Aubrie Ann. bom al Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 3. 2002 at 5:59 p.m. to Amber Kauffman and Travis Ross of Charlotte. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kaiden Joseph, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 3.2002 at 11:34 p.m. to Aaron and Kelly Shumway of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Dustin James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 9. 2002 at 4:48 a.m. to James and Suzanne Dunn of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 incites long. HASTINGS 4 SS.M Students A Lata Shows Frl a Sat Robert William Snyder. Hickory Comers and Brandy Lee Ann Beeler, Hickory Comers. Joshua Michael Davis. Hastings and Heather Marie Martin, Hastings. Jeremiah Matthew Johnson. Battle Creek and Brandi Le Hoyer. Holland. Jeff Alan Wakley. Nashville and Colleen Anne Cannon. Nashville. BOY, Kaleb Alistair, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Sept. 18, 2002 al 2:35 pjn. to Jere­ miah and Elisa Ketchum of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. I ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. MJbi twists rUw - Stadium Seating Gives TfiU BOY, Cameron Duane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 17. 2002 al 8:10 p.m. to Jill and Chad Eaton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. SHOWS KVIBVONI SAI A SUN • 10 A11 AM I LT. (PG) MM5-9554 for Banta OOfetb Bob Falconer to celebrate 80 years Please join us in wishing Bob a Happy Birthday on Saturday. Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the home of Bob and Pai Doezema. 433 N. Airport Rd.. Hastings. MI. Plenty of food and refreshments. . Cards only, please. aid read FOR SALE BY OWNERS 528 S. Washington SU Hastings. 4 bedrooms. 15 baths, central air. built-in pantry, formal dining room, new dishwasher, replacement win­ dows upstairs. Comer lol. close to schools, hospital, and downtown.. Landscaped with fenced side yard. 2-car garage Asking $124,900. Exceptional and affordable Four-room suite or singles. The children of Rick (Pasqual Jr.) and Norma Rodriguez would like to invite friends and family to help celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. An open house is scheduled for Saturday. Nov. 2 at the Hastings Moose Lodge, from 2 to 6 p.m. No gifts, please. Rick and Norma were married on Nov. 1. 1952 in Angola. Ind. Rick retired from Bradford White Corp, in 1990 and Norma from Hastings Manufacturing in 1996. Please join us in wishing them a happy 50th and many more wonderful years together. anabases. I: 30, 3:20, 5:10. 7:00. 9 00 FRl/SATLS 10 50 RES MARRA (R) I1: 30, 2:00,4:30.7:20, 9 45 IWHT MME UUUU (PG-13) nmuiuanm™ 12 30,2 50. 5 00. 7:10. 9 35 mmfib pg 12:40. 2:40. 4 40. 7:30. 9:25 FRI/SAT LS 11 15 ( -13) * 20orDRINK ' «Sh SI 50 (1/2 pno) (xxcnaM Call for an appointment. 269-948-9746. OFFICE FOR RENT Rodriguez couple to mark 50 years mt 30,000 JMM: A VEMIE TALES MV1E(G) Including: Conference room High-speed cable internet access Telephone system in place Utilities included Private parking Available: Limited secretarial services Copying Carriage House Professional Park |j^^all04'O--o0o(^o™ppointnicn^i The public is invited to attend an OPEN HOUSE at the new location of the Barry County Friend of the Court Offices (102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Mich.) on Thursday, October 24, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments wit be served Hastings City Bank Herr For You Since 7886 PART-TIME LOAN COLLECTION CLERK Fastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1836. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer ser­ vice. We are currently looking for a Part-Time Loan Collection Clerk lo join our team. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the collection of past-due installment and mortgage loans. Under supervision, files bankruptcy claims and generates written customer correspondence. Familiarity with Microsoft Word is desired. Requires above average keyboarding, telephone, and public rela­ tions skills. With flexible hours, this is an ideal position for a parent with school age children. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St.. Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 flake Odessa The final cross-country event for Lakewood runners is on Saturday. Oct. 19 in a league tourney at 9 a.m. The course is entirely on school properly through and around a wooden area on the west side. This is for both boys and girls. The fresh­ man football team has ui away game at Jackson today and the final game will be at home against Ionia on Oct. 24. The varsity football team plays away tomorrow night al Lumen Christy and at Ionia on Oct. 25. The last golf game was on Oct. 3. Village brush pick up will be next Monday. Oct. 21. There will be a spaghetti dinner at Fellowship Hall sponsored by the missions committee of Central UMC to benefit the Norman Quimby family. Norman’s wife is Christina (Gutheridge) who grew up on Coats Grove Road, daughter of Bruce and Connie. Norman was diagnosed with leukemia a few months ago. and about the same time he took his discharge from the USAF. Christina also served in the Air force before raising their family which con­ sists of three year old Jason and newborn Ashlyn. Norman is in an apartment at Ann Arbor with one of his wife’s parents with him at all times until Christina can join him there. He has chemo treatments three times each week since his bone marrow trans­ plant. First Families of Ionia County has the annual banquet on Oct. 26 with 35 new members to be inducted. Past inductees are also invited to attend. Two previous mem­ bers had added ancestors to their certifi­ cates. All are first members of the county genealogy society. There will be a baked chicken dinner at the Sebewa Center UMC on Saturday. Oct. 19 from 5 to 7. Oilier good food is on the menu. The Alelhians met at Fellowship Hall with the Phil Shetterleys and the Minifee Millers hosts. Judy (Lincbaugh) and Han Huynh were speakers with comments dur­ ing and after a video they made on a visit to Vietnam last December. Sons Koi and Eric flew with them and youngest son Jason flew directly from Mexico where he was by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar ‘Net obsession Dear Annie: I am 45 years old and the Betty Shetterly admires one of the sewing projects at SEACOM Monday in Grand Rapids. engaged in a project for MSU. It was Jason’s first visit to his father’s homeland. Koi has some memories since he was 5 when the family fled to the safety of Ionia County. It was the first time back for Han and Judy in 27 years. Sadly Han’s parents did not comprehend who their visitors were due to their age and health. They first spent three days in Thailand visiting friends. They found the country beautiful with prices very affordable. Their group of four ate a fine meal for less than $5. They spent time in the Huynh family home with the LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent * Estate FILE NO. 02-23543-DE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FMe No. 2002-23545-DE Estate of BRUCE DOUGLAS LANZ. JR., DECEASED. Date of Birth: 04/02/54 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. BRUCE DOUGLAS LANZ. JR.. DECEASED, who lived at 10642 Keller Avenue. Orangeville. Ml 49046. died 8/7/02 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrad unless presented to Floyd Shook, named person­ al representative or proposed personal represen­ tative. or to both the probate court at Ste. 300. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the namcd'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 10/09/02 Mary L. Wuxams (P40705) ’61 Ottawa NW. Suite 600 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Floyd Shook 5849 N. Riverview Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 (269)381-5930 (10/17) Estate of Donald Bert Eberhart. Date of Birth: 06/05/1961 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Donald Bert Eberhart, who lived at 217 West Blair Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died 09/15/2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Emma Eberhart, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice October 15. 2002 James M. Kinney (P57750) 121 West Apple Street. Suite 102 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-8000 Emma Eberhart 271 West Blair Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-5559 (10/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L. Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 26. 1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Liber 1024349 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage, LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America. N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nabor.sbanc Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by as assignment dated May 15, 1999. which was recorded on July 14. 1999. in Liber 1032455 on Page 1. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 02/100 dollars ($71.679 02). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gven that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthvuse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 8 of Block 7 Daniel Stncker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. also the South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Strikers Addition to the City. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to tha recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemot>on period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *200018713 Hawks (11/14) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 9, 2002 Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Board members present: Supervisor Doster. Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nichols, and Trustee Goymgs and 5 members of the public. Agenda .vas approved with additions Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held September 11. 2002 were approved with correc­ tions. No Public Comment. Commissioner Wayne Adams was present and brief discussion took place regarding Trustee Goymgs recommendation for the county to adopt a civil infraction ordinance. Correspondence: Supervisor Doster distrib­ uted response from Michigan Tribunal regarding Ford vs. Praineville Township. Special assess­ ment stands. BPH and Pine Lake Fire Dept. Reports placed on file. BPH Chief Mert Payne informed the boa'd that a generator has been inherited by BPH and made a request for a 12x12 building to house the gen­ erator Police Dept Report placed on file. Motion was passed to not respond to Englewood (Breezy Point) Quiet Title Action. Township board discussed the possibility of land purchase. Little Long Lake Resolution to lower interest rates was adopted New bids for Little Long Lake Sewer Special Assessment District will be opened October 17th ©1:30 p.m. © Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority. Motion was passed approving requirement of site inspection poor to approving a building per­ mit. Motion was passeo to approve Land Information Service Request Clerk s Report: placed on file Motion was passed to approve offering ALFLAC supplemental insurance to Township Personnel with agreement of payroll deduction. Treasurer s report: placed on file. Motion was passed to approve the SWBCSWA Delinquent tax roll as amended. Supervisors report received. Motion was approved to pay the outstanding D-lls in the amount of S24.086 73. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m Normajean Nicholas. Clerk Attested to by Mark Doster, Supervisor (10/17) parents, a sister and one of the grandchil­ dren. Koi was overjoyed to find the family had kept his prized Attis-Chalmers tractor which was a birthday gift one time he was at his maternal grandmother's home on his special day. It had to be left behind when the family fled in 1975. This time he brought it home with him! They had a guid­ ed tour of Hanoi toward the end of their two week’s stay. Until 1995 they had lived in Saigon where Han was employed by the South Vietnamese government. They found ample affordable food in the markets. They found hotel accommodations closer to Western standards than before. Jason chose to remain in the country with his relatives for several months. The others were gone for three weeks and then it was back to the schoolroom at Palo for Judy and back to Sunny Fresh Foods for Han. Eric relumed to Toronto to work and Koi is back in California. 1 The local historical society met on Thursday of last week with 28 present. Plans are in place for the last days of November when Christmas Round the Town returns. The depot/museum will host a crafter and a baked goods sale. Other items will be that special jalapeno relish and some pickles. Also there has been a reorder of the Roseville crockery souvenir item which sold out in two hours on depot Day. The pieces will be on sale that day. The depot/museum will be open on Saturday. Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for any visitors. The program for the evening was on the orphan train which made stops in Michigan between 1854 and 1927 with orphans from Boston and New York being brought for placement with host families. Many scenes of Michigan depots in the south pan of the state were included in the film. Next month the program will be the delayed one by two couples who have spent part of some summers living in and caring for a Michigan lighthouse. The county genealogy society met on last Saturday with 32 present at Lake Manor. Reports came from several historical soci­ eties in which members take part. The deadline is Oct. 30 for family stories of 500 or less words for inclusion in the Ionia County Family History Book. A minimum of 200 stories is required. Only the books which are prepaid will be printed so there will be no sale after the publication. Thousands of flyers were distributed in the mail in summer giving details of how to proceed. Pam Swiler and Marilvn Steward spoke on programs available with the Family Tree Maker program on one’s com­ puter. They had three laptop machines set up and afterwards demonstrated how to use them. Hostesses were Sharon Kiscla of Fenwick and Donna Rogers. Gary Veale of rural Freeport was the registrar. The next meeting will be on Nos. 9. (he final time for the year 2002. The village project of replacing broken sidewalks is back in force. One new stretch is on Fourth Avenue along Ken Goodemool’s property to Lincoln Street. The missions committee of Central UMC had a trip on Monday to visit mission pro­ jects in Grand Rapids. The Southeast Community Outreach Mission. GR Community House commonly called "The Methodist” by the neighbors and headquar­ ters of the West Michigan Conference were the spots visited. This included lunch with the senior citizens at noon at Community House on Sheldon Street. They also drove past front and rear of Clark Home. The Counter Drain is having some adjustments and revision. From a junction on Fourth Avenue along the Johnson/Anderson farm there has been trenching across Skidmore’s lawn, across many rods to the fairground. Other work is being done to the south which will relocate a drain in preparation for construction of a replica freight house near the depot. father of three children. I have been married to "Alicia” for 17 years. Several years ago. we purchased our first computer, and Alicia began surfing the Nel. Since then, she’s been staying up late, chat­ ting and writing letters to both male and fe­ male Internet friends. I often go to bed alone. When she had minor cosmetic surgery that was botched. Alicia spent hours online chatting with people who had experienced similar problems. If I complain about her new- hobby. Alicia says. "You’re not my father. Don’t tell me what to do.” I have a full-time job. and so does Alicia. When I come home from work. I am re­ sponsible for cooking, cleaning, laundry, yardwork, car repair and most of the gro­ cery shopping because Alicia won’t lift a finger. She says she works hard all day and the rest is "her time.” What about MY time? When we married. I thought we would share all the household duties, but Alicia seems to think otherwise. I want her to go back to being a wife, mother and partner. Our children barely speak to her these days. How can I make her understand how dam­ aging this is to our marriage? - Fed Up in California. Dear Fed Up: Usually, complaints about unhelpful spouses are about husbands, mt wives. Nonetheless, the advice is the same. Alicia needs to understand that her com­ puter obsession is taking its toll on your marriage and her relationship with her chil­ dren. Ask her to see a marriage counselor with you so you can both air your griev­ ances. Meanwhile, insist that the kids do more around the house, and if necessary, hire someone to do the rest. Since you and Ali­ cia both work full time, you should be able to afford some household help. Il will be worth it. Use ‘Form’ "bullies" of my childhood. When my daughter first introduced herself to their children, the kids did not respond. My daughter then introduced herself to the mothers, who ignored her. Sometimes, the women walked off while my daughter was in mid-sentence. At first. I thought it was coincidental and they might not remember me. but when I gave one of them my name, she said. "I know who you are. Jane.” Then, she walked away. Why does the bullying have to persist into middle age? I want no revenge: I sim­ ply want to be friendly with other parents who have children in my daughter’s classes. I am determined that my child not experi­ ence the hell I went through. Please help. Brokenhearted Mom in Massachusetts. Dear Mom: How pathetic these women are. Stop trying to be friends with people who are not worth the effort. You have moved on with your life, but they are stuck in the past. Surely, there are other children in your daughter’s class whose parents are nicer. Cultivate those friendships, and leave the otliers alone. Safe housing Dear Annie: My husband and I have made friends with a nice couple over the In­ ternet, and they plan to move out this way. However, they don’t know anyone and want to slay with us while they look for a house. I have mixed feelings about this. We don’t really know these people. What do you sug­ gest? - Nervous in California. Dear Nervous: Better safe than sorry. Of­ fer to find them a motel nearby, and help them contact a real estate agent. You do not need to do more. Dear Annie: I was interested in the letter from "Silent in Chicago.” who didn’t know how to make conversation at a party. Many years ago. someone taught me to use the word "FORM” to remember what questions to ask in order lo elicit responses that could open up a conversation. Here’s how it works: F is for family. Ask people about their parents, children or siblings. O is for occupation. Ask what they do, what they would like to do. what they are studying, and what they like best about their job. R is recreation. Ask what they like to do in their spare time. This leads to a conver­ sation about hobbies, sports, books, travel­ ing and music. M is for motivation. Ask what motivates them in life. This is when the conversation gets more involved with religion and poli­ tics. I tried FORM with my sister-in-law, and she said it was the best conversation she’d ever had. Please pass it along to your read­ ers. - Dentist in McPherson. Kans. Dear Dentist: What a sensible, useful mnemonic device. Thanks so much for sending it along. Not touchy huggy Dear Annie: I work in a store with a woman who is a touchy-feely, huggy type. "Maureen" has worked here for about a month. I have asked her twice (nicely) not to touch me. and the manager has spoken to her also, but she won’t stop. She always seems to be right behind me. following me around like a lost puppy dog. How do I get her out of my face? - No Hugs in Michigan, Please. Dear Michigan: Be less nice. Tell Mau­ reen. forcefully, that you do NOT want to be touched and you would appreciate it if she would stop. Let her know if you have lo tell the manager again, she could be fired.She’ll pout a little, but too bad. Older bullies Dear Annie: It has been more >han three decades since I was relentlessly and sadisti­ cally abused by the majority of my grade­ school classmates. With the help of a kind, intuitive social worker and my parents' en­ couragement in activities in which I ex­ celled. I found my niche in the world, made wonderful friends, and grew into a happy and confident woman. I have accepted the bullying and humiliation as stuff of the past. I am now a parent and have recently moved back to my hometown to take care of my aging father. My 4-year-old daughter has been enrolled in preschool and in an groups. She is an extremely joyful and self­ assured child who makes friends easily. The problem is some of her classmates’ moth­ ers. These mothers were the aforementioned No chemistry Dear Annie: I am a 37-year-old man who has been happily married for two years, except for one thing - my sex life. When I first met “Stella.” my heart was taken. We agreed, however, to wait until we were married to have sex - a mistake I wish I could undo. I knew there was a problem on our wedding night. How could someone be so in love, only to discover there is no sexual chemistry? To compound the situation. Stella is a devout Catholic and feels divorce is not an option. We have tried seeing a counselor, but you can’t make chemistry appear by magic. Should I have an affair to quell my sexual desires and remain married? Or do I devas­ tate her and end rhe marriage? - Trapped in Colorado. Dear Trapped: Don’t give up so quickly. Stella is inexperienced and possibly reluc­ tant to show more passion. She could bene­ fit from some education. Talk to Stella about your sexual likes and dislikes, and encourage her to do the same. Check out some books on the subject. Rent some videos. Ask your counselor lo refer you to a sex therapist, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the American Associa­ tion of Sex Educators. Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), P.O. Box 5488, Richmond. VA 23220-0488 (www.aasect. org). Good luck. ••••• Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar. longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxfq attbi.com, or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 606//. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meat!ng October 1.2002 at 7:30 pm.. All board members present. Also 14 others. Correspondence read. Dept reports received. Public comments received. Voter mice program approved. Election seminar for clerk approved. Tax collection workshop for treasurer approved Contract approved for mini-park hay cutting. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (10/17) �From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... School daze ‘n stuff By Jack Walton Editor's Note: Joyce Weinbrecht is unable to write the column this week, but will be back soon. John (Jack) Walton, retired Hastings Optometrist has been writing his memories of Hastings where he grew up. He is the husband of Esther Walton who started the ‘Time to Time” history articles several years ago. He gracefully offered this article to fill in for Joyce. This is a continuation of last week's article. (In April. 2002 I received the following wonderful addition lo these recollections from Tom Waters: | Extracting the hook off the chubs and shiners did not bother me. but from bull­ heads I did cut the line. The pectoral fins have a sharp spine on their end which can cause a painful wound (mild poison). So 1 would take my dad’s creel, some extra hooks, and a pair of scissors, as you relate. You know the rest. One day I was fishing alone from the CK&S bridge south of Shriner Street, catching a bunch of bull­ heads about 5-6 inches long, culling each hook off while holding the fish over the creel. Along came a hobo and sal down beside me. unrolling a line which he attached to a short slick. We exchanged a few words, as I remember, but I don’t remember which. He started to catch bull­ heads. loo. When he observed me culling off the hooks, he asked why I was doing that. I explained the poisonous spines. He reached over to lake my next fish (I thought he was going to steal it from me), and extracted the hook, placed the bullhead in my creel, and handed back my line and hook. He was placing his fish into a small basket. Once I peered into his basket and saw a dead sparrow. Apparently he was going to make a meal from the sparrow and his bullhead*. I think many hoboes traveled down the RR tracks in those depression days. Some would come up to our house occasionally and ask for food. My mother always gave them something." Almost every year in the early summer time we spent days trying to dam up Fail Creek with big rocks in an effort to create our own private swimming hole. We were never very successful because we could never seem to engineer enough depth. We really weren't highly motivated anyway because there were several perfectly good swimming holes at “Country Boy" on the Thornapplc River east of town and Sweezey’s Pond. These swimming holes tended lo be segregaied probably because we boys seldom bothered with swim suits. Girls evidently found this custom intimidat­ ing and gave us the impression that they didn’t feel welcome. Our swimming habits were an open secret among the sisterhood, however, and we were well aware that we sometimes had an audience. Often times in the spring my brother George and I looked up Mr. Davis, who owned a farm at the very end of south East Street near where the present Second Ward elementary school is located. Mr. Davis and his horse Buster plowed gardens around Second Ward each spring. As I remember it. he would plough an average sized garden for a quarter or 50 cents. I rather suspect that he plowed some gardens without charge if he thought the family couldn’t afford it. Fifty cents was a lol of money during the 1930s. Mr. Davis was always good to us kids and sometimes we were able to show our appreciation by helping him all day. During the winter months farmers hired out io the city to plow sidewalks. For sever­ al seasons ail of the sidewalks in the city were kept free ot snow. The small one horse V-shaped plows, tliey used for this purpose were stored in sheds the city maintained along the Michigan Central Railroad tracks on property now owned by the Tru-Value hardware store downtown. Another interesting attraction in our neighborhood was a blacksmith shop locat­ ed not far from our house in Second Ward. It was situa!ed in the middle of the block on Dibble Street, just around the comer from where the Keeler family lived. We were never permitted to enter the shop itself because of the danger, but they did permit us sit on the ground to one side of the big door and watch. The smells, odors and nois­ es of a working blacksmith shop is unique, an experience that my children and grand­ kids can never know unless they are fortu­ nate enough to find a living Historical park somewhere that actually shoes houses instead of just talking about it. In early December, as soon as it began freezing, the city fathers ordered Fall Creek dammed up at the Walnut Street underpass. Il took a week or so before the entire block be:ween Grand and Walnut Streets to flood over completely. On the way to and from school each day we anxiously checked the water level. Once the pond was filled we then began torturing ourselves by testing the thickness each day. It was a cause for celebtation around our end of town when the ice was declared safe for skating. Roush's Pond as it became known, was a popular gathering place for young people especially those living in the Second and Third wards. The city eventually installed street lights through the middle of tlie block over the pond. In addition, they removed the snow, and re-flooded our pond to make new ice whenever tlie old surface became to rough for skating. We spent many happy hours playing hockey, tag and crack the whip at Roush’s Pond. We usually used tin cans for pucks. The kids who didn’t have hockey sticks found tree limbs that had something resembling an elbow at one end. On weekends and during vacations it was not unusual for us to skate from mid morn­ ing until after dark. Sometimes we didn’t bother showing up home for lunch. Our excuse always was that we didn’t know what time it was because we didn’t have a watch. Besides, we were having fun. My first ice skates were genuine antiques, family heirlooms right out of the 1890s. These skates were the kind that clamped over the soles of your shoes and were tightened up with a roller skate key. They never worked very well because the clamps loosened up so fast that one skate or the other was always coming off. One of my happiest Christmases was when I got a pair of genuine professional steel-toed hockey skates. Alongside Roush's store on the west was a fairly steep hill for kids who preferred sliding to ice skating. When the snow pack was ideal you could zoom down that hill like 60. shoot out onto the pond and if the ice was good reach the far side. In the 1930s “like 60" was a term used to express great speed akin to breaking the sound bar­ rier. Professional sledders swore that wax­ ing their runners with paraffin increased their speed to the point where they were certain that they actually could exceed the speed of sound if only the sledders climb­ ing back up the hill would just stay out of the way. In latter years I’ve come to ques­ tion these claims and strongly suspect they were exaggerated. COPIES COPIES COPIES COPIES ...black and white or color. Priced As Low As... Roush’s Pond, Hastings’ winter skating rink near East Grand and along Michi­ gan Avenue in the 1930s and ‘40s. Second Ward School in Hastings during the 1930s. locally by the Kellogg Foundation. It was believed that all students had an inborn desire to leam and that it was a teacher’s primary duty to find the triggering mecha­ nism in each child that opened the flood­ gates of creativity and intellectual curiosity. A basic tenet of progressive education was the idea you should never push or lean on a student to learn anything. If the teacher provided a proper and stimulating learning environment their students would become motivated to leam because they wanted to leam to read and not, because they had to. It was believed that when a student was ready to leam to read, for example, he would leam to read. It was believed that each student learned at a different pace at different times at different stages of maturi­ ty. Punishment and pressure would stifle a student's creativity, motivation and cripple self-confidence and what was worse, dent egos. Punishment for not completing work was a no-no. There was no such thing as being “held back." Let me tell you here and now that a lot of us kids were outrageously lazy and would never become self motivated no matter how many years we were kept in school waiting for academic enlightenment. I hadn't felt any particular calling to bother learning arithmetic my first eight years in school. Most of the math I knew I KARAOKE mock lavem P.M. to 1 A.M. SATURDAY I ICTOBER 19* , Mc’d by Mountain Jack Ed Erway playing in the snow on East Madison Street on the south side of Second Ward School in the back­ ground. HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing . Waxing . Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special OCUVCRv A VAiuASlfi W LOCAL AREA 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. J-Ad Graphics OFFICES LOCATED on M-O HIGHWAY NOTICE Barry County is requesting sealed bids for demolition and removal of two houses located in the City of Hastings To obtain bid specifications please contact Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. 269-945-1284. Sealed bids must be -eceived bv 3:00 O.m.Jffl November 7. 2002. BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! learned from managing my paper route and my 15 cents allowance for doing extra chores around the house. I learned addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and even fractions this way. Ideally eighth­ graders were expected to have completed a series of 12 basic Washbum arithmetic books plus the “Slone Book" before enter­ ing high school. Parents, of course, were never informed by the teachers about how their kid was doing academically relative to the expected norms. They never knew if their young* uns were working up to snuff or not because everyone felt that marks weren't important. My mom. having taught country school the “old fashioned way" was always skeptical and suspicious of these constantly shifting avant-garde theories of learning and teach­ ing. When mom discovered how far behind l was in mathematics she was no al all pleased and engaged Beatrice Knapp, a junior high school math teacher, lo tutor me during the summer months. Even with this extra tutoring 1 was only in my tenth Washbum book by the end of my eighth grade. Dad. who served on the school board al the time got a real earful from mom. To be continued LEGAL II NOTICE “ELVIS IS COMING" 99C PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER 269 / 945-5607 On cold days Mr. Roush permitted us to change our skates in a unheated storage area behind the store. He was exceedingly kind and even permitted us to enter the store to get warm and to buy candy with our pennies. However, rule number one was that we take off our skates before crossing the threshold. Warren Roush was a wonderful friend. He often mediated disputes, kept bullies in line, administered first aid and telephoned parents if the need arose: a sort of one man winter sports recreational director. Several years ago I received a letter from Jim Moses, one of my long time Second Ward buddies. He asked me if I remem­ bered an incident that occurred one winter along Fall Creek at the Grand Street under­ pass. In those days school was recessed an hour at noon and almost everyone walked home for lunch. Sometimes after lunch, on our way back to school, we had time to slither down the steep bank on the south side of Grand Street to watch the impres­ sive whirlpool that was created when Fall Creek was dammed up to create Roush’s Pond. Damming Fall Creek caused the creek upstream to rise about four feet. Eventually the water level became high enough to reach the level of the top edge of the cut­ stone tunnel running under Grand Street. The whirlpool created there was always frothy with thick black scum. Usually there was a tin can or two. some dead grass and sticks swirling helplessly around in the vor­ tex. Eventually this debris was swallowed up by the malevolent whirlpool, never to be seen again. The rushing water made a gasp­ ing sound as if it were in pain as it was sucked into the tunnel. One noon hour when walking back to school. Jim and I heard frantic screams for help. We ran across the road and when we looked down the embankment we saw Norma, one of our school-mates, in the water helplessly caught up in the swirling whirlpool. Several of her girl friends were trying desperately to grab her outstretched hand. Several times she almost disappeared from sight. Someone finally managed to get a hold on her and we were able to drag her out. Norma was terrified and numb from hypothermia. We helped her up the steep embankment and over to Roush’s store where our good friend. Warren Roush, look over. We kids were then obliged to run all the way to school and just got inside the door as the lardy bell was ringing. I asked Norma about this incident many years later and she told me that after that near death experience she could never bring herself to walk out on docks or go for boat rides. In addition to providing us with an excel­ lent place to ice skate Chief of Police Zip Thompson sometimes ordered Grand Street between Hanover and Railroad Stree: blocked off for sledding on Saturday after­ noons. Usually we used Wallace’s hill. Scott’s hill, the “sign boards" hill at the end of Bond Street, the Hastings Country Club or if we felt real adventurous. Mount Baldy near the city limits on South Broadway. If the snow wasn’t too deep the shortest route to “Mount Baldy” was by one of the C.K. and S. railroad tracks. From fifth grade trough eighth grade I attended Central School, which is now an elementary school. I had some excellent teachers during those years. It is difficult and really unfair to recognize one without mentioning them all. During my early grades the accepted most modem up-to-date leaching philoso­ phy was called “progressive education." This philosophy was touted and promoted by the University of Chicago and supported | Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1993. and recorded on March 11. 1993 in Liber 567 on Page 85 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee in the Countrywide Home Leans. Inc. fka Countrywide Funding Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 1993, which was recorded on April 23, 1993. m Liber 57U on Page 128. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYTHREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SEVEN AND 71/100 dollars ($63,727.71). including interest at 6.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnsons Addition No. 1 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 8 Town 3 North. Range 8 West The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200228940 Mustangs (11/14) �Page 1C - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 17, 2002 AH gridders still giving it their all... By Brett Bremer Sports Editor Area teams fought valiantly last week, even while most of them struggle through rough seasons. If the teams play like they did last week this Friday night coaches and fans should be proud. The Maple Valley Lions have already wrapped up a playoff spot, but they’re not slow ing down. This Friday the Lions visit conference ri­ val Olivet. Lions’ head coach Guenther Mittclslaedt said that Olivet is a very good team, with a lot of speed. “They should have beaten Leslie." Leslie of course leads the SMAA and de­ feated the Lions a couple of weeks ago. Olivet gave up a TD with less than a minute to go in their game against Leslie to fall 19-15. Six wins gets you in. The Lions have done it. The Lakewood Vikings fourth win with two games left means they still have a shot at the playoffs, if they can win their final two ball games. It’s a big “if’ however. The Vikings still have to face Jackson Lumen Christi and Ionia. Lakewood hosts Christi this Friday at 7p.m. TK coach Tim Penciled said he brnes that the Trojans’ varsity football teams 27­ 20 win last Friday at Calvin Christian is the kick that gets the ball rolling for the rest of the season. The Trojans visit Rogers next week, then host Godwin in the season finale. Both Rogers and Godwin struggled through the beginning of the season, like the Trojans. All three teams are currently 1-4 in the Blue. After last week's game when Calvin Christian's coach hinted that the Trojans should have an easier time the next few weeks TK coach Tim Penfield did what any good coach would do. He didn’t give in and say. “I know. Thank goodness the rough ones arc over.” Penfield just talked about how tough the first part of the season had been on his Tro­ jans, and asked for an update on an injured Squire. The Hastings' Saxons will still be look­ ing for that elusive first victory of the sea­ son when they host Sparta on Friday night in their home season finale. Both teams should come lo the field hun­ gry for a win. The Spartans are 4-3 and can earn a playoff berth if they win their final two. Sparta defeated the Gold’s other winless lea. Kcnowa Hills. 14-10 last Friday. The Delton Panthers get to play their fi­ nal two games of the regular season at home. This Friday at 7:30 their opponent is Kalamazoo Christian. Panthers' coach Rob Heethuis says that his “young men are improving." but it'll be a challenge Friday night against Christian who beat Galesburg last Friday 21-7. “We’ll have to step up and meet that challenge." Current Records: Delton 1-6 Hastings 0-7 Lakewood 4-3 Maple Valley 6-1 Thornapplc Kellogg 2-5 Here’s a round up of last week’s gridiron action. Hastings 0, Wayland 43 by David T. Young Editor Darrell Royal, retired coach of the Texas University Longhorns, used to say he rarely had his quarterbacks throw the football be­ cause three of the four things that can pos­ sibly happen are bad. Hastings learned that lesson painfully last Friday night, when it lost a 43-0 aerial shootout at Wayland. Some may ask how it can be an “aerial shootout” with such a lopsided score. Con­ sider this: Hastings had 325 yards in total offense, one more yard than Wayland. The Saxons had possession of the football for far much more time and they had 18 first downs to Wayland’s 13. So how could they lose by 43 points? Go back to the words of Darrell Royal. The three bad things are incompletions, in­ terceptions and sacks. Indeed, Saxon throwers Dustin Bowman and Joey Aspinall combined for 16 comple­ tions in 30 attempts for 205 yards, pretty hefty stats for high school football. But each threw two interceptions, and three of the four stopped serious scoring drives. Two picks went the other way and resulted in touchdowns for the other guys. Hastings actually moved the football well up and down the field from 20-yard line to 20-yard line. Wildcat kicker Chris Graczy k opened the evening's scoring with a 36-yard field goal, after which Wayland coach Tim Gibson tooled just about everybody in lhe house by having his legions recover an onside kick­ off. The euphoria didn't last long, however, as Saxon Chad Ferguson pounced on a fumble on the next play. Alas. Hastings went three and out and punted before watching Wayland march smartly down the field with a mix of run­ ning and passing. Ace quarterback Leon Hilaski sneaked the ball over the goal line and Graczyk’s boot made it 10-0 before the first quarter ended. The Saxons then began the first of their fairly impressive offensive marches from their own 21. Joe Arens made a nice catch of a Bowman 26-yard aerial on the left sideline at the Wildcat 15. But on the first play of the second period. Wayland's Brad Buell picked off a pass in the end zone. Hilaski then showed off his passing tal­ ent by clicking on two passes, one for 44 yards to Buell and the other for 36 yards and a touchdown to Nick Wysocki. Two plays, two passes. 80 yards, seven points. Il was 17-0, just like that. With just 3:50 left in the first half. Hi­ laski hooked up with Buell for a 63-yard TD strike to make it 23-0. The Saxons gamely continued to display their own fireworks, throwing the ball of­ ten. not just lo try to get back in the game, but because most of the time it was show­ ing some success. Bowman and sometimes Aspinall were finding receivers, particu­ larly Arens and Drew Bowman and the stakes were being moved consistently. But just as they were living by the pass, they were getting shot down in the air. Just when Hastings was moving down deep again into Wildcat territory just before the half. Matt Bilotti stepped in front of a pass and raced 89 yards for a touchdown, turning a scoring threat into a minus-seven. The Saxons, this time with Aspinall at the helm, took lhe second half kickoff all the way to Wayland’s 10, but defensive back Adam Gensler stepped in front of a Hastings receiver at the goal line and sprinted untouched 98 yards for yet another TD. Graczyk, perhaps lhe best kicker in the league, booted two more field goals, one for 33 yards and another a whopping 40 to "dose out the scoring. in the second quarter. The Panthers made their lead 14-6 on a 46-yard touchdown pass from Blacken to John Nolo with 1:27 to go in the first half. Parchment would knot the score in the third on a 60-\ard touchdown run. Chris Gillfillan broke the 14-14 tic for the Panthers with a I-yard touchdown plunge with 10-15 left to go in the fourth quarter. Another big touchdown run by Parch­ ment. this one for 40 yards, tied the game at 21 with 8:45 left. Then with 3:41 left Parchment took lhe lead for the first lime since early in lhe second quarter 27-21. Delton's final attempt fell short, ending on an interception. Parchment added an­ other touchdown following lhe interception to make the final 33-21. Parchment got all 227 of their yards pounding it out on the ground. Delton rushed for 151 led by Gillfillan's 71 yards. Mark NcSmith rushed 15 times for 61 yards. Blacken threw the ball 13 times, com­ pleting eight for 142 yards and a TD. The Panthers' defensive lineman, junior Dustin Morgan, had a huge night, recording 18 solo tackles. Noto and Aaron Schallhorn both re­ corded seven tackles for the Delton de­ fense. Maple Valley 76, Bellevue 26 Most of the Maple Valley Lions' varsity football opponents probably haven't en­ joyed themselves looking up at the score­ board after games and seeing numbers that start with forty or fifty, but they probably liked what they saw better than Bellevue did last Friday night. Lions' head coach Guenther Mittclslaedt said that his players were very excited to get their sixth win and qualify for the Stale Tournament, but they were also “very ex­ cited to win at Bellevue's homecoming and spoil that." The Lions didn't just spoil Bellevue's homecoming. The Lions made them wish they had stayed home. Valley jumped out to a 22-0 lead in lhe first quarter, then scored 43 points in the second stanza in route to a 72-26 victory. Mittclslaedt said that his “offensive line did a great job and the backs found the holes." There must have been some great hole opened up by Jonathan Denton. Nate Racine, Josh Grasman, Cam Smith, and Ben Smith. The Calvin Christian kickoff coverage jumps on the back of TK's Damn Tape He did bust free for 107 yards against the Squires defense however. (Photo by Brett Bremer) It was one of only two pass attempts on lhe night for Leonard, both completions. The other was a 25-yardcr lo Ty VanAlstinc. Bellevue would score once before the first quarter ended lo cut lhe Valley lead lo 22-6. but it was like swatting mosquitos in the Amazon. Eric Smith 9-yard TD run. Hirneiss 7yard TD run. Swat. Bellevue TD. Valley 37-14. Hirneiss 55-yard TD run. Eric Smith 66yard punt return for a TD. Eric Smith 61yard punt return for a TD. Swat. Bellevue TD. Valley 59-31. Cole Hansbargcr 56-yard TD run. When the dust cleared Valley led 65-20 at halftime. The Lions then scored the first TD of lhe second half, a 1-yard TD plunge by Bran­ don Schantz, lo lead 72-20. Bellevue added a TD with just under five minutes to go in the third for the final score of the game Jeff Taylor was four of five on extra point kicks for the Lions. Hirneiss led the Lions with 96 yards rushing on six carries. Dunlap had rushed eight limes for 76 yards. Eric Smith five for 73. Hansbargcr two for 66. Derek Ripley one for 46. Corey Caudill five for 31... “The whole team played well, and played very hard." said Mittclslaedt. Eric Smith led the defense with five tackles, and also had an interception. Caud­ ill also had five tackles. Zach Vorcc had four. Valley's defense held Bellevue lo 193 total yards, only 88 on the ground. MfaMkvilk 27, Calvin Christian 20 Just another day at the races Many of the girls’ basketball teams and football teams around the area arc struggling, but many sports fans around the area know that those aren't our biggest strengths. Right now it seems that cross-country is king in Barry County. I was at my first ever cross-country run the other night, not knowing where to go to get pictures, or how I would know where to find times. I was one of the few people there who didn’t have some kind of a stop watch. I didn’t even know where the course went. It just looked like grass and trees at John­ son Park in Walker. Occasionally there was a flag, or something. Finally I decided that all these parents and fans would know what was going on and just kind of blended in with the crowd. The gun went off on the girls’ race. Cameras flashed, then th mob of spectators took off in another direction. I followed. I knew where the race started and where race ended, but that was about il. Everyone gathered in one little spot. Suddenly the kids came flying out of the woods, around a comer and up a hill. Expecting everyone to take off again. I prepared for the stampede again, but everyone stayed put. The girls came racing back down the hill, just inches from the spectators, but not pay­ ing any attention to them. I’m glad 1 was there to see Middleville. They were the ones with the bright orange shirts you could see coming from a mile away. They girls blew past one more time, and the stampede took off again. I was ready to stake out the next spot. After finishing a roll of film in about five minutes I just sat back and watched as the runners, or harriers, weaved around the trees, rocks, and mud puddles. Well later in the guys race many of them went over or around the mud. The girls plowed right through. It was easy to see where the course wound around at that point you just looked for the orange shirts. That was the front of the pack, they would show the way. So by the time the guys’ race starts I’m one of the experts. I even beat a couple of parents to the spots to see the runners, and found a few of my own. It’s quite a rush for twenty minutes. For a second I thought maybe I should have done this in high school. All they have to do is run. And run. And run. I changed my mind when I saw the kids collapsing across the finish line. Not all of them, but some. Some kids had lo be picked up and carried through lhe line to get their times re­ corded. a few didn't even make it to the end of the line. If my mind wasn’t already changed by the ten second sprints to catch runners at the next turn, it w as by what I saw at the end of the races. It might not be as easy to find the runners at the front of the races. We don’t all want to be looking for the bright orange, but chances are if you're looking for kids from our area, if you can find which one weaving lines of people is the front, you’ll sec some­ body from our local teams right there by the top. The Lakewood Viking defense has been shutting down offenses, like Lansing Catholic Central's, for the few weeks. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Drew Bowman caught eight passes for 90 yards and Arens had four for 76. Drew Bowman also rushed for 86 yards in 13 car­ ries. B. J. Donnini had a fumble recovery on defense. The gunslinger Hilaski usually throws more than he did last Friday night, when he was 5 for 7 for 170 yards and two touch­ downs. The Wildcats, one of the most passhappy teams in West Michigan, improved their record to 5-2 and appear headed for their second straight post-season playoff appearance. They were the only team lo de­ feat last season’s Saxon league co-champi­ ons during the regular season. Hastings, meanwhile has fallen to 0-7 overall and 0-5 in the O-K Gold Confer­ ence. The team still has a decent chance to win one or two. with a final home game this Friday against Sparta and a season­ ending road game at winlcss Kcnowa Hills Friday. Oct. 25. The Lions had 17 different ball carriers combine for 426 rushing yards. Not only did Valley have 17 different ball carriers, they had seven different play­ ers score points in lhe ball game. Brian Dunlap put the Lions up 6-0 with a 13-yard touchdown run, Jim Hirneiss added the two-point conversion, and the Lions led 8-0 with 8:20 left in the first quarter. Eric Smith made it 14-0 Lions with a 25yard TD run with 236 left in the first. Maple Valley recovered lhe ensuing kickoff and just nine seconds later were in the endzone again. This time il was a 26-yard pass from Britt Leonard to Ryan Grider. Eric Smith’s two-point conversion made it 22-0 Valley. In lhe game last Friday night TK scored two second half touchdowns to comeback after the Squires had taken a 31-14 lead in the third quarter. Four different players scored touch­ downs for the Trojans, who finally got back on the right track after beginning the season by dropping their first four conference games lo lhe top teams in the O-K Blue. Following the Squires I-yard touchdown run by Mike Green, the Trojans put to­ gether a tremendous 73-yard drive that tcxik 16 plays and ran the last 7:26 of the third quarter off the clock. Moving down into Squire territory the Trojans converted four third down plays into first downs, the first two on runs by quarterback Chad Baragar and Kyle Farris. TK coach Tim Penfield said that “il was very nice to have Kyle back. Farris and Adam Loveless ran hard. Both had touch­ downs." The next two conversions came on thirdand-long pass completions by Baragar. On a third-and-8 from the Calvin 40 Josh Eldridge kept the drive alive by saving a Baragar pass with his right hand, then jug­ gling the ball before finally getting control while on his back on the turf. Eldridge was the Trojans’ leading re­ ceiver. He had four catches for 80 yards. See GRIDDERS continued on page 13 Driton 21, Parchment 33 The Panthers held a 21-14 lead in the fourth quarter, but couldn't hold off the late Parchment charge in falling 33-21. Delton coach Rob Heethuis said that his young men really improved last week. “We were healthy and we played a good football game. Parchment boasted a 5-1 record when the Panthers came to town, including 3-0 in lhe KVA. Delton's Panthers gave them all they could have asked for. After Parchment jumped out to a 6-0 lead late in the first quarter the Panthers came back to score twice in the second stanza and take lhe lead into lhe halftime locker rooms. Chris Gillfillan knocked it in from two yards out. and Tyler Blacken's extra point gave the Panthers a 7-6 lead with 6:41 left Hastings' quarterback Dustin Bowman drags a Wayland defender down field. (Photo by David T. Young) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 - Page 11 rebounds, four s’tcals. three assists, and a blocked shot. Roxann Huisman led the team in re­ bounding with nine, and Tamminga had eight. The Panthers pulled down 33 boards as a leam. Delton is now 4-9 overall this season and will visit Pennfield Thursday Oct. 17. then lhe girls host Kalamazoo Christian on Tuesday Oct. 22. Saxon golfers end year at wild regional The Hastings boys’ varsity golf tcamfinished 13th out of 16 teams last Friday at their regional tournament at Broadmoor Country Club. The Saxons finished up their season with a team score of 347. Hastings was led by O-K Gold All-Con­ ference selection Brian DeVries, who shot an 82. Junior Justin Pratt shot an 87. His class­ mates Brian Doozan and Pete Swialek shot an 88 and a 90. The TK Trojans finished in fifth place in a wild battle for the third and final state berth. Eaton Rapids finished with a 319. as did Caledonia. In the fifth score tie break Eaton Rapids* golfer shot an 84. while Caledo­ nia’s had an 88. TK finished the day with a 320. Chase VandenBerg led the Trojans with a 76. good enough to tic him for the third best score on the day. Brett Knight shot an 80 for TK and Tyler Wenger an 81. The Trojans fourth score was an 83. by Josh Enyart. If any of the Trojans top four golfers would have shot one lower TK’s would have been involved in the tie breaker with Caledonia and Eaton Rapids. TK’s fifth score was an 84. by Bobby Roush, that would have tied Eaton Rapids. If teams are tied after the fifth score tie breaker at the regional tournament they would go to a playoff where each teams’ five golfers play a single hole until one team finishes a hole with a lead. Lakewood finished 15th out of the 16 teams in the regional with a final team score of 365. 11 shots ahead of last place finisher Hamilton. Sophomore Jim Lowder led the Vikings with an 86. Another sophomore. Kevin Shcttlcr shot an 87. Viking senior Bill Allen shot a 94. and junior Casey Shcttlcr a 98. Battle Creek Harper Creek took home first place on the day with a team score of 315. St. John’s was right behind them in second place with a 316. Battle Creek Lakeview’s Derrick Sayers and Eaton Rapids' Eric Crawford tied for the day’s lowest score. 72. GOLF SCORES Thursday \ngeU Shanna Tamminga goes up for two in the Panther's win over Galesburg. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Delton lady eagers net their first league win The Delton girls’ varsity basketball team got their first KVA win Tuesday Oct. 15. a 70-48 victory over Galesburg-Augusta. A second half scoring explosion pushed the girls past Galesburg. Trailing 28-20 at half time junior Korlni Matteson came out on fire in the second scoring lhe first nine points of the half to give her Panthers a 29-28 lead. She had 19 points in the second half. 26 for the game to lead Delton. The team scored 50 in the second half using their press and getting the fast break going. Delton kept better control of the basket­ ball. with 20 turnovers which may still sound like a lot, but is quite an improve­ ment for the Panthers. Shanna Tamminga scored ten points for Delton, and Christina Charron added seven. Matteson filled up the stat sheet, leading the leam in scoring while recording seven Farmers Ins. 11-15; Maxi Muffler 133­ 103; B&R Testing 13.5-10.5; Shamrock Tavern 13-11: Cedar Creek Groc. 11.5­ 12.5; Pet World 11-13; Bleam’s Eaves II­ 13; Coleman’s/Hastings 10.5-9.5; Richies 7-9; Hastings Bowl 6-18. High Games and Series • C. Hayward 169; L. Perry 170; P. McLaughlin 182; K. Covey 178; C. Curtis 154; G. Potter 170; L. Miller 153; N. Bechtel 145; R. Houghtalin 153; S. Greenfield 180; T. Loftus 185-512; T. Phenix 176; C. Barnum 198; L. Barnum 210-508; D. Staines 181; C. Burpee 170; T. Daniels 192; N. Lambert I79-.T. Cross 181; V. Brown 152. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 14-6; Railroad Street Mill 12-8; Bennett Industries 10-10; Dean’s Dolls 9-il; Hecker Agency 8-12; Kent Oil and Propane 7-13. Good Games and Series - S. Huver 135; K. Eberly 172-422; T. Christopher 184­ 515; S. Drake 147; L. Dawe 160; N. Becbel 171; M. Bowman 188-515; B. Scobey 158­ 454; N. Potter 179-457; K. Fowler 183. GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS The Saxons' Justin Pratt watches as his putt nears the cup at last Friday’s re­ gional tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ lady eagers battle back, still fall It went down to the wire in a nonconfcrcnce match up between the Hastings” var­ sity girls' basketball team, and Gull Lake Tuesday Oct. 15. Gull Lake put back a rebound with six seconds left io break a 40-40. tie. Down 42­ 40 the Saxons’ last second desperation heave was off, and host Gull Lake took the victory. “My team was battling like crazy to­ night.*’ said Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh. “We were looking like a team out there and working hard. Defensively, we are much closer to where wc want to be. Our defense needs to create some offense for us and to­ night that was working." The Saxons trailed throughout the game trailing by five at the end of one quarter. Hastings used its defense to battle back to tie the game at 14 in the second quarter, but a late push by Gull Lake stretched their lead back to five. In the second half the Saxons came out fired up defensively. Niki Noteboom scored eight points for the Saxons in the third quarter, but Laubaugh said that “a few rebounding mistakes allowed Gull Lake to stretch the lead to seven." Laubaugh called the fourth quarter a “great display of determination and hustle.” The Saxons kept the full court press on and created numerous turnovers. Soon Hastings trailed by only one with the ball in their hands and 38 seconds left to go. Laura Dipen was fouled on the drive and knocked down the first free throw, but the second missed, as did a Saxon put back at­ tempt. llic Saxons could convert on only half of their free throw attempts in the game, going seven for 14 from the charity stripe. Gull Lake tied up the second rebound, and took possession of the basketball, then moved down the floor after a time-out and scored the winning basket. “It hurts to lose a game like this, but for where wc are in the season this is a major step forward.’ said Laubaugh. "Gull Lake has won a lot of games. They are a good, deep team. While in the past we have wilted behind some deficits, tonight wc stepped up. I'm proud of that." Noteboom led Hastings with 17 points. Dipcrt had 11. In earlier action at Cedar Springs Oct. 10. the girls fell 52-43. The Saxons led by one at halftime after falling behind early, then holding Cedar to only five free throws in the second quarter to battle back. Noteboom scored all seven Hastings' points in the second. Cedar came out in the second half with more energy and scored a few quick transi­ tion baskets to regain the lead and hit seven of ten free throws in lhe final quarter to seal lhe victory. Noteboom led the Saxons in scoring with 19. and Dipcrt had 13. The Scots are now 1-11 overall and ha­ ven’t earned a victory since the season opener against Lakewood. The girls will be looking for their first O­ K Gold win. they’re 0-8. when they host Sparta on Thursday Oct. 17. After that. Tuesday Oct. 22. Hastings visits Caledonia. Saxons have Gold Tournament next Hastings' cross country struggles contin­ ued last week as both the boys’ and girls’ teams fell to South Christian and Sparta al Sparta Wednesday Oct. 9. The girls who arc now 2-6 in the O-K Gold fell 48-15 against both schools. Sarah Clevenger led the girls’ team with a 22:46. finishing in eleventh place behind five girls from South and Sparta. The Saxons' other runners scoring were Catherine Fish 24:16. Erica Newton 24:48. Devin Jordan 26:18. and Amanda Hurless 26:58. Paul Fulmer, the Saxons’ coach, said Clevenger. Fish, and Newton arc improving their times, but it hurts that their second best runner. Erin Hemcrling . has been out due lo injury. “It doesn’t look good." said Fulmer when asked about Hemcrling returning to action for the O-K Gold conference tourna­ ment that will be al Johnson Park on Thurs­ day Oct. 17. -Hopefully we can hold off the teams we’ve beaten.” Loses to both Sparta and South moved the boys’ record to 0-8 in league play. The Saxons fell 48-15 to Sparta, and 29­ 20 to South. Chris Rounds led the Saxon boys, finish­ ing ninth overall at 18:15. In eleventh over­ all for Hastings was Joel Gibbons at 18:38. Others scoring for Hastings were David Peterson at 18:43. Miles Warren 20:13. and Jeremy Miller 20:13. The boys’ will also run at Johnson Park on Thursday Oct. 17. EVERYONE WILL LINE UP TO SEE YOUR NEW GRILL FOR A LIMITED TIME, PURCHASE A NEW DURANGO AND GET THE ULTIMATE TAILGATE PACKAGE. Now when you buy the new Durango Tailgate Edition, you’ll also get a unique, full-size Coleman RoadTrip” Grill; barbecue tool set; 24-can backpack cooler; stadium blanket; and football. It’s the best way to get fired up before the game. POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY* 7 years or 70,000 miles of coverage on the hardest-working parts of the vehicle, the engine and transmission. Ford, Chevy, and Toyota don’t match it. *7-year or 70.000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty on all new Dodge vehicles. See dealer for a copy of this limited warranty. A deductible applies. dodge.com SEE YOUR DODGE DEALER TODAY SOO AD01’. �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy J O’Neill and Diane O’Neill husband and wife, to EquiCredit, mort­ gagee dated February 9. 2031 and recorded February 20. 2001 in Liber 1055129. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2) by assignment dated August 5. 2002 and recorded on August 21.2002 in Register No 1086013. Barry County Records. There >s claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum cf One Hundred Eleven Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-One and 11/100 Dollars (Sil 1.761.11). including interest at the rate of 9 83% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, nonce is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on October 31. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 1. Block 23. Eastern Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date o’ the sale. The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 19. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for The Bank of New York. Trust U/A dated 12/1/01 (EQCC Trust 2001-2). As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 43007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231 1540 (10/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BC USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Jarvis and Sarah R. Jarvis, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Central Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 19. 1993. end recorded on August 11, 1993 m Uber 580 on Page 127 In Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mM mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank FA f/k/a Washington Mutual Home Loens, Inc. f/k/a PNC Mortgage Corp, of America f/k/a Sears Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 19,1993, which was recorded on August 26.1993, in Uber 581 on Page 438, Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the cum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 15/100 dottars ($56,831.15), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in swd mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage witt be torectoeod by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 21, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 ol Sectton 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South hne of Mid Section 8.1324.91 feet due East of the Southwest comer thereof; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 208.71 feet; thence due East 417.41 feet, thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 208.72 feet; thence due West 417.41 loot to toe piece of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL. 800. 3214a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200227539 Falcons (11/7) TK girls sweep Blue Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USEC FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin N. Nye, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 31,2000, and recorded on June 15. 2000 in Document *1045813 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 11/100 dollars ($126,328.11), including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 14, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan, running from the Southwest comer of said Section North 00 degrees 51 min­ utes 10 seconds East along the West me of said Section 528 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence running North 00 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds East along the West Line of said Section 230 Feet; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East 280 Feet; thence South 0 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds West 230 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds West 280 feet to the Point of Beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 mcnth(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: October 3, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-583-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200227702 Wolves (10/31) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa Brewer and Lyndon Brewer, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for CM Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mort­ gagee, dated January 20. 2000 and recorded January 27. 2000 in Instrument Number 1040601, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($136,696.76) including interest at the rats of 8.625% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes ol toe Stalo of Mkhigen, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB bo forsetosod by a sale of too mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm, on November 7.2002. The premises are located in the City of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 5 and 6 of Schnurr Plat, according to the recorded plat toeroof, as recorded in Uber 5 of plats, page 67. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property Is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA§600.324la. in which case too redemption period shaB be 30 days from the date of toe sale. The foreclosing mortgage can rescind toe sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 26, 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee kx Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bwtk), As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 200.0564 (10/24) By Brett Bremer Sports Editor The old cliche of "the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat." showed up in both of it’s forms for the Trojans’ varsity cross-country runners on Tuesday Oct. 15 at Johnson Park. TK’s girls experienced the thrill of vic­ tory. again, continuing their string of O-K Blue conference titles at the conference meet by sweeping the first six spots in the race. Seven of the first 14 places belonged to Trojans as the girls shot out of the mob at the start of lhe race to form their own little pack of orange at the front and held on until the end. Jessica Stortz finished first at 20:25. to take lhe tile as the conference's individual champion. In second place was Natalie Hoag at 20:44. followed by third place finisher Kaleigh Page at 21:08. fourth Chaney Rob­ inson 21:35. fifth Elise Nyland 21:36. and sixth Aubrey Raymond al 21:42. Theressa Miller finished 14th overall at 22:57. The girls' leam finished with a pt rfect 15 point score, and their nearest competitors were Coopersville in second place with 72. and Calvin Christian third with 79. All seven girls earned All O-K Blue hon­ ors for finishing in the t.xp 15 at the confer­ ence meet. The Middleville girls pose for a picture to celebrate their conference title, all seven of them earned all conference honors for finishing in the top 15 at the O-K Blue finale, (from left) Theressa Miller, Aubrey Raymond, Elise Nyland, Chaney Robinson, Kaleigh Page, Natalie Hoag. Jessica Stortz. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Delton girls’ cross country team won the Kalamazoc Valley Association meet Tuesday at its home course, and the boys’ team was runner-up. The girls’ squad scored 35 points. Paw Paw had 59, Kalamazoo Christian 64, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central 67 and Battle Creek Pennfield 132. In the boys' competition, Delton's 65 was second to Hackett’s winning score of 27. Paw Paw had *t8, Kalamazoo Christian 84 and Pennfield 105. Two league members. Parchment and Galesburg-Augusta, do not field full cross country teams. The girls’ 35 points was the lowest total they’ve had in any of the KVA tournaments all season and earned them a share of the overall league crown. Delton shares the ti­ tle with Paw Paw, who was in first place going into the final. Monique Hoyle again led ’.he way for lhe Panther girls by placing second overall in JV Giris’ Basketball The JV girls were defeated by Cedar Springs Thursday Oct. 10 39-25. Courtnie Robinson had five points lo lead Hastings. Freshmen Giris’ Basketball The freshmen girls’ basketball team fell to Gull Lake Tuesday Oct. 15 in a non-con­ ference game. Natalie Pennington led the Saxons with 12 points. The girls suffered their first loss of the year at Cedar Springs Thursday Oct. 10. Brooklyn Pierce had 11 points for Hastings, and Jamie VanBovcn added eight. 20: 10.4. Leah Rcamen of Kalamazoo Christian was individual league champion in 19:47.9. Katie Johncock finished sixth for Delton with a time of 21:353, Marissa Ingle was seventh in 21:26.9. Lauren Cooper ninth in 21: 46.3 and Whitney Knollenberg 11th in 21:49.9. Other Delton runners’ times were Kristin Wilfing?r.,21353;and Stephanie Wallace, 27:18.5. Wilfingcr. though she didn’t figure in the scoring, crossed the finish line in a more than respectable 12th place among 39 runners. Hoyle, Johncock, Cooper. Ingle, KnolIcnbcrg, and Wilfingcr all earned All-KVA honors with their finishes in the final meet. Evan Williams paced the Delton boys* team by taking fifth place with a time of 18: 11.3. Teammate Brad Goldsworthy was ninth in 18:35.6, Tom Sigler 16th in 19: 16.1. Ron Fettcrly 18th in 19:35.4 and Andrew Ouding 20th in 19:443. Freshmen Football The freshmen football team won in dra­ matic fashion last Thursday afternoon against Wayland. A last second touchdown pass broke a 28-28 dead lock putting the Saxons up 34­ 28. The offensive unit for Hastings was run­ ning on all cylinders for this game, but it was the defense that came up big on key plays and that proved to be the difference. With lhe win the Saxons arc now 3-4 over­ all and 3-2 in the O-K Gold. SWEET 116... ...AND STILL SINGLE! Notice is hereby given that a test of the accuracy of the elec­ tron,- tabulating equipment to be used at the November 5 General Election will be conducted on October 23 at 10:00 a m. at the Hastings Charter Township Hall at 885 River Road. Hastings. Michigan. This test wilt demonstrate that the votes cast wilt be accurately courted for all offices and proposals. The public is invited to attend. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 269.948.9690 HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST for the November 5. 2002, GENERAL ELEC­ TION has been scheduled for October 23. 2002. al 1 p.m at Hope Township Hall at 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine the accuracy ol the program and computer being used to tabulate the results of the election. Interested parties are invited to attend For further information contact: Linda Eddy Hough Hope Township Clerk 269-948-2464 r ? ) . “I’d rather that he’s sick this week than next. It doesn't change a thing. He's still all-conference." Finishing next for the TK boys’ was Nick Tomson in 14th place at 1831. The Trojans’ other scorers were 23rd Chris Harkness 19:00. 25th Alex Robinson 19:08. 35th Matt Miller 19:43. As the boys’ got ready to go to trophy presentations Benjamin slapped Harkness on the back and said. "This summer buddy." Brog and Tomson both earned all-confemcc medals for their performance. Calvin Christian finished first in the boys’ race with 69 points followed by. Coopersville’s 93. Rogers’ 99. and TK’s 99. TK finished the day fourth when Rogers’ sixth runner Giovannie Zelaya came in five seconds, and one place, ahead of TK’s sixth man Lars Gustafson who was 43rd. Delton girls win KVA HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002 GENERAL ELECTION 11 is the team’s final race before they host rcgionals at Yankee Springs on Satur­ day Oct. 26. “It’s going to be very tough." said TK coach Tammy Benjamin. “We plan on be­ ing ready." If finishing in second place can be called the "agony of defeat." that is what hap­ pened to TK’s Tim Brog on the boys’ side. Brog led Coopersville’s Nate Peck for the first two thirds of the race before Peck finally stepped ahead of Brog, and pulled away to finish the race. Finishing in 17:04. Brog came across the line at 1730, clearly disappointed. Benjamin said it wasn't so bad. “He’s been sick this week, through the time off." Help us celebrate 116 years of community banking! Stop by any of our branches on Friday, October 18th for cake & coffee! Hastings City Bank to Here for you since 1886 Other Delton boys’ times were John Er­ ickson 20:46.6 and Josh Barnes 20:54.4. Williams and Goldsworthy both earned All-KVA honors for their performance at the tournament. Hackett’s Brien Brockway was individ­ ual league champion by finishing in 1731.6. The kids will be running in the Division III Rcgionals al South West Michigan Col­ lege Oct. 26, hosted by Dowagiac. The Panthers ran one race there early in the season and Grimes says that his “kids know the course well. They’re excited to run there. They like the course. The girls tell me they’re going to win.” The girls' finished third there last year behind Kalamazoo Hackett and Kalamazoo Christian. They’ve beaten both teams in ac­ tion this season. Grimes says that it would be nice if his boys could finish in the top three, but it’ll be a challenge though. JV Boys* Soccer The Saxons* JV boys’ soccer squad earned two wins in the last week, against Kcnowa Hills and Wayland. Hastings beat Kenowa 7-1 on Tuesday Oct. 15. Saxons* coach Andrew Haines said that it was “a solid game by every­ body, including the bench.” Ray Pritchard notched a hat trick in the game, scoring three goals. Max Myers had two goals. Tim Aspinall and Joey Gibson both scored two. Against Wayland Thursday Oct. 10 the jayvees defeated Wayland. Both teams played well said Haines. “It was nice to close the home season with a win.” Haines also said that the Iasi couple of weeks his team started playing together as a team. “They started playing group soc­ cer.” It resulted in the team winning four of their last five games. The jayvees end their season with a 6-6­ 2 record. Eighth Grade Gold Giris’ Basketball The eighth grade gold girls’ lost to Grandville on Oct. 15. 27-20. Dana Shell­ ing led the team with 12 points and 12 re­ bounds. Katee McCarthy had seven re­ bounds. Kayla Angeletti and Ericka Swartz each had five steals. Seventh Grade Gold Giris’ Basketball Grandville defeated the girls’ 25-20 Tuesday Oct. 15. Kelsey Stevens led the team with six rebounds. Audrey Wakely and Brittany Howell contributed five re­ bounds each. Hannah Wood led the team with ten points. Eighth Grade Blue Giris’ Basketball The eighth grade Blue girls lost a well played game 25-12 to Forest Hills Northern Tuesday Oct. 15. The team displayed good teamwork throughout the contest. Tia Treadwell led the Saxons with four points. Merissa Greenfield had three. Amanda Mueller and Kristina Dobbin played great defense for Hastings. Seventh Grade Bine Giris’ Basketball The girls lost a tough 16-13 decision to Forest Hills Northern Oct. 15. Chelsea Siska led Hastings with five points. Sarah Heuss had four. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 17. 2002 - Page 13 Saxon girls end season with wins at regionals The Hastings' varsity girls’ tennis team finished eighth with five points at their twelve team regional at East Grand Rapids last Friday. At first singles Margo Cooklin. who earned All O-K Gold honors for her play this fall, defeated Middleville's Kara Hutchens 6-1.6-2. After the first round victory Cooklin went on to defeat the tournament’s fourth seed, from Rogers. 6-2,6-3. In her final match against the tourna­ ment’s first seed, from East Grand Rapids. Cooklin was downed 6-1.6-1. Dani Goggins and Ashley Gibbons came away with one point in a straight set victory at second doubles over Grand Rapids cen­ tral 6-0. 6-0. The pair of Angie Norris and Samantha Slecvi also won a point with a 6-0. 6-1 win over Grand Rapids Central at third doubles. The Saxons’ four doubles leam of Emily Dreyer and Holly Wilson also won a point by besting Byron Center by the score of 6­ 3.6-4. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION to effect a merger Notice is hereby given by Sand Ridge Bank 2611 Highway Avenue, Highland Indiana 46322. that it has applied io the Federal Reserve System to merge Bnght National Bank. Flora. Indiana and National Bank ol Hastings Hastings Michigan with and into Sand Ridge Bank The Federal Reserve System considers a number of factors in deciding on whether to approve the application, including the record of performance of the applicant in helping to meet the local credit needs You are invited to submit comments on this application in wnting to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. P.O Box 6387 Cleveland. Ohio 44101-1387 The comment period will not end before October 17. 2002. and mav bo some­ what longer The Federal Reserve board s Poke/ Statement regarding notice of Applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Boards procedures, or if you need additional information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Ruth Clevenger. Assistant Vice President, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. 216-579­ 2392 The Federal Reserve System will consider your comments and any request for a hearing on the application if they are received by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on or before the last date of the comment period Sand Ridge Bank. Highland. Indiana Bnght National Bank Flora. Indiana National Bank of Hastings, Hastings. Michigan (10/17) MORTGAGE SALE B.J. Donnini pounces on a fumble in the Saxons' loss to Wayland. (Photo by David T. Young) GRIDDERS... Continued from page 10 The next was a third-and-15 at the Cal­ vin 25. Baragar hit Ryan Adams to give TK a first-and-goal from the ten. The Trojans next third down play of the drive fell incomplete, but on fourth-andgoal Baragar again hooked up with Adams for an eight-yard TD pass. Darrin Tape’s extra point put TK up 21­ 20. Baragar passes 17 limes, completing nine for 125 yards. The Trojan defense forced- a fhr-c-andout on Calvin’s next drive. TK took over on their own 15. Gained a first down out to lhe 28. Then Darrin Tape took a pitch around the left side past his blockers, past the Calvin defense. 72 yards for another Trojan touchdown. Tape led the Trojans’ ground game car­ rying ten times for 107 yards. As a leam the offense got the running game going. They rushed 52 times for 335 yards. Justin VanSpronsen interceptions ended two of the final three Calvin Christian drives, including on the games final play. The Trojans working on running out the clock, kneeled on fourth down, but left Cal­ vin seven seconds for a desperation heave down field. The TK defense was led on the night by Adams, who had 11 tackles. Alec Belson had nine. The Trojan defense gave up 301 yards to the Squires, but intercepted four passes. Jordan Hartley had lhe Trojans’ other two interceptions, both in the first half. The night didn’t start as well for the Tro­ jans, but of course you’d rather be happy in the fourth quarter than in the first. TK look the pigskin down to the Calvin 1-yard line on their first drive of the game, but lost a fumble there. The Squires made the most of it. driving 99 yards, finally scoring the games opening points on a short plunge by Charlie DeWitt from the 2-yard line. The Trojans responded in the second quarter. Loveless scored on a 6-yard run just a few plays after a 10-yard Squire punt gave TK the ball deep in Calvin territory. The TD cut lhe lead to 7-6. One of Hartley’s interceptions led to the Trojans taking a 14-7 lead. Farris went in from eight yards out for a TD, and Tape scored the two-point conversion. Calvin then responded with a touchdown pass from Matt Brcckcr to Joel Kampstra lo tie the game at 14 going into halftime. The entire defense wouldn't allow an­ other point. The defensive lines play allowed line­ backer Lucas Burns to be free lo find the ball, and he did. recording 11 tackles. Cody Dcatsman had eight for the Vikings. Vikings’ coach Randall Hager said that LCC tried to pick on Lakewood’s junior defensive back Jeff Vandcrboon. Vanderboon responded by playing what Hager called a super football game. He had two interceptions, four tackles, and six pass breakups. Vandcrboon’s first interception of the game came only a couple of plays after the Vikings had taken a 7-3 lead on a 1-yard run by quarterback Scott Secor and extra point from Tyler Harms. Secor’s touch­ down was set up by a couple of big pass completions to Brandon Kaiser. One for 13 yards and another for 11. Two plays after Secor's score Vandcr­ boon picked off a LCC pass and returned it 42 yards for a touchdown, and a 13-3 Vi­ king lead. Hager said that his Vikings did “a great job of following our game plan." The Vi­ kings wanted to posses the ball on offense for as much time as they could, and have at least one big drive each quarter that went for a touchdown. They did. They won. Secor scored on another one yard run in the second quarter to put the Vikings up 20-3 at the half. In the third quarter the Vikings put to­ gether another nice drive that ended in a 15-yard Secor to Kaiser touchdown pass. Secor would add another touchdown run in the fourth quarter, this time from six yards out. It looks like the Viking offense may have turned a comer, and the defense, well. Hager says that his starting defense has only given those three points in the last four weeks. The Vikings were led by senior quarter­ back Secor on the ground. He rushed 15 times 100 yards and three touchdowns. Tommy Pctt carried the ball for 64 yards, and Bobby Logan had 56. The rest of lhe Vikings combined for al­ most 100 yards on the ground, as the team totaled 314 rushing yards lo go with Se­ cor’s five of nine passing for 65 yards. Kaiser was the Vikes leading receiver. He caught three passes for 39 yards and a TD. of the game, but the Viking defense stood up to lhe challenge and forced LCC into a 30-yard field goal attempt. The kick was good, and LCC led 3-0. but the Viking defense decided that that was enough. For the rest of the game the defensive line of Brad Griffin. Mike Vipond. Andy Copciin. and Marc Miller chased the her­ alded LCC quarterback all over the field. Not only did they disrupt LCC’s passing game, they held LCC to only 1-yard rush­ ing the entire night. UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SEC­ ONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 206.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the proper­ ty may be redeemed dunng 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 103/02 FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney lot Fairbanks Capital Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (10/31) CITY OF HASTINGS Lakewood 34, Lansing Catholic Central 3 This is what homecoming is supposed to look like. The Vikings defense and offense did ex­ actly what they had been planning all week in practice and got a big 34-3 win over Lansing Catholic Central (LCC) to move to 4-3 on the season. LCC moved the ball down inside the Vi­ kings’ 10-yard line on their first possession MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L SCHAEFFER AND TONYA L. SCHAEFFER, husband and wife. Mortgagors, lo TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE INC . Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of June. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July. 2000 in Liber Instrument No. 1046626 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum ol One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Six & 61/100 ($128,806.61). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pan there­ of. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of November. 2002 at 1 xO o clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.8400% per annum and all legal costs charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated m the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: PARCEL I: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR• NER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST-76 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ ORDINANCE NO. 358 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, DIVISION 2, SEC 1082(c) AND ARTICLE 9, DIVISION 3, SECTION 90-831(0), OF CHAPTER 90, OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO ALLOW THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE ACCESSORY BUILDINGS FOR CHURCHES AS PART OF A SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT AND TO EXEMPT CARPORTS AND GARAGES FOR APARTMENTS FROM THE ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS OF SECTION 90-831(0X1) AND (3), CITY OF HASTINGS. A complete copy of Ordinance 358 is available for inspection at the City Clerk s Office. City Hah. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan Thts ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to lhe Charier for the City of Hastings Moved by Tubbs, second by Wood that Ordinance No 358 be adopted Yeas Bleam, Kleman. Jaspers®. Wood. May. Tubbs. McIntyre and Campbell Nays None Absent Hawkins I. Ever" G Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopied by the Hastings City Council on the 14th day of October 2002 is available at the Qty Clerk s Office Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage r-ade by David P Klok (original mortgagors) to Standard Federal Bank f/k/a/ Fidelity Savings Bank. FSB. Mortgagee dated July 14 1994 and recorded on July 19. 1994 in Liber 610 on Page 201 in Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date liereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 62/100 dollars ($72,831.62). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1 00 p.m. on October 31. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Lot 1 and that Part of Lot 11. Pine Point Plat, according to the Recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 47. described as Beginning at the Southwest Comer of Lot 11 of the Recorded Plat ol Pine Pont Plat, Section 5. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, and Running Thence North 30 Degrees West along the Westerly Line of Said Lol 33 54 Feet to the Northwest comer of Said Lot. thence Northeasterly along the Northerly Line of Said Lot. 70.63 Feet, thence Southeasterly on an extension Southeasterly of the Easterly Line of Lot 1 of said Plat 34 37 Feet to the Shore of Pine Lake Number 3 (Said Plat being on the Southerly Line of Said Lot 11). Thence South 70 Degrees 56 Minutes West along the Southerly Line of Said Lot 11 and the shore of Lake. 66 Feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month,(s) from the date of such sale, unless deternxned abandoned in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226450 Cougars (10/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF, ICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald R. Headley and Renee M. Headley (original mort­ gagors) to Metropolitan Capital Group. Inc., a Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 11. 1999. and recorded on Augusl 17. 1999 in Document 41034014 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., Assignee by an assignment dated August 11. 1999, which was recorded on August 17,1999. in Document *1034015. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOU­ SAND SIXTY-FIVE AND 08/100 dollars ($97,065.08). including interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on October 31.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 260 Feet South of the 1/8 Post on the West line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 2 North, Range 7 West, tor the point of Beginning: thence East 26 Rods; thence North 12 Rods; thence West 26 Rods; thence South 12 Rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: September 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226459 Cougars (10/17) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mike, Meyer*. Beckett A Jones. PLC. is attemMIng to collect a debt and any intorma•ien obtained will be used for that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell Essay. Jr., a single man. mortgagor of 6889 Cedar Creek Road Delton. Ml 49046. to Grand Valley Co-op Credit Union, a state chartered credit union mortgagee elated November 22. 2000 recorded in the Ot1.ce of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on December 13. 2000. m document number 1052830 Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by sa.d mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal, interest at the rate of 9 50% per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $50,554.07. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof Notice ts hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided and to pay said amount with interest, as provided m said mortgage, and all legal costs charges and expenses including attorneys tees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder al the East door of the County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday, October 31, 20C2, at 1«pjn. . The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows Part ol the Southwest One Quarter. Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described as: beginning at a point on the West line of said Section. 459 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof, thence East 197 feet, thence North 321 feet, thence East 1123 feet, thence North 144 feet, thence West 1320 feet, thence South 465 feet to the place cl beginning The property is commonly known as 6889 Cedar Creek Road. Dolton, Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the length ol the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Dated: October 1.2002 GRAND VALLEY CO-OP CREDIT UNION By: MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT A JONES PLC Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Mark A. Kehoe 900 Monroe Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 (10/24) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE Sale - Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight D. Peebles and Sheila D. Peebles, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1998. and recorded on May 20.1998 in Document *1012194 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated January 4.2000, which was recorded on February 23. 2000. to Document *1041384 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 43/100 dollars ($47,941 43). including interest at 8.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1.-00 p.m., on November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and the South 1/2 of Lot 72. O A Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats on page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate Dated: October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200228040 Stallions (11/7) NOTICE OF APPEAL Made to the Zoning Board of Appeals of Prairieville Township To Whom It May Concern: The PramevUle Township Zoning Board of Appeals is being scheduled for a heanng on October 22. 2002. at 7:00 P.M. al the PrairieviBe Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton. Ml 490*6 Additionally, wntten comments will be received from any interested persons concerning this mat­ ter by Prairieville Township Clerk at the Pramevritt Township HaU during regular business hours up to the date of the heanng and may be further received by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the hear­ ing The Zoning Board of Appeals will give consideration to your comments when mak.ng their The applicant. James L Soykerman. Zoning Administrator for Prairieville Township. 11015 S. Norns Road. Delton. Ml 49046. requests the following interpretations of the Praineville Township Zoning Ordinance , 1) The applicant requests an interpretation of Section 4.20 (accessory buildings) of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the building of a Testoentiar accessory building in the Agricultural Zoning District, without the presence of a residential dwelling as a principal structure 2) The applicant requests an interpretation of Section 6 68 (i.e.. what accessory uses are customanly incidental to farms and farming practices9) of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the building of a "residential" accessory building in .n® Agricultural Zoning District Prairieville Township Will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of pnnted material being considered al the heanng. to individu­ als with disabilities at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the PraineviUe Township Clerk. Individuals with dtsabil.bes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Mark A. Doster, Supervisor Prairieville Township. �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. M.CHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land con­ Board proposes to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Wall Lake in Hope Township and lo create a special assessment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which stituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total area of the herein the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and after described proposed special assessment distnct. and upon within the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particu­ motion of the Township Board of the Township of Hope, the Township larly described as follows: The properties indicated by parcel numbers: 00'-340011-00 007-340016-00 007-34002000 007-34002500 007-34002100 □07-360-00200 007-36000700 007-360014-00 007-36001900 007-36002400 007-36002900 007-36003700 007-36001300 007-36001400 007-36005300 007-36005400 007-36006300 007-36006400 007-36007200 007-340012-00 007-340-013-00 007-34001700 007-340017-27 007-34002100 007-34002200 007-34002600 007-340026-50 007-34002900 007-34003000 007-36000300 00^-36000400 007-36000400 Sr’-360009-00 007-36001500 007-35001600 007-36002000 007-36002100 007-36002500 007-36002600 007-36003000 007-36003200 007-36003400 007-36003900 007-36004400 007-36004500 007-36004900 007-36005000 007-36005400 007-36005500 007-36005900 007-36006000 007-36006400 007-36006500 007-36006900 OO7-25M13&-OO C07-120-010-00 CD7-C28-O1S-30 007-340014-00 007-34001500 007-34002300 007-34002700 007-340031-00 007-36000500 007-36001000 007-36001700 007-36002200 007-36002700 007-36003300 007-36004100 007-36004600 007-36005100 007-36005600 007-36006100 007-36006600 007-36007000 00702900100 00702900600 00702901100 00702901600 00703200100 00703200700 00703201300 00703202200 00703202700 □0703300100 00703302000 00706000300 00706000400 00706001300 00706001400 00706002200 00706002700 007 11000500 007-11001100 007-11001600 007-11002100 007-11002600 007-11003100 007-120004-50 007-12000900 007-12001400 007-12001900 007-12002400 007-12003200 □07-12003700 007-12004300 007-12004400 007-25000100 007-25000600 007-25001100 007-25001600 007-25002100 007-25002700 007-25003200 007-25003400 007-27000200 007-27000*00 007-27001200 007-27001400 007-27006700 007-27009600 007-270-10600 007-34000600 007029-003-00 007029-007-00 007029011-10 007029016-10 007032001-10 00703200900 00703201400 00703202300 00703202400 007033001-50 00703302200 00706000400 00706000900 00706001400 00706001900 00706002300 007-11000100 007-11000700 007-11001200 007-11001700 007-11002200 007-11002700 007-12000100 007-12000500 007-12001000 007-12001500 007-12002000 007-12002500 007-12003300 007-12003400 007-12004400 007-12005000 007-25000200 007-25000700 007-25001200 007-25001700 007-25002200 007-25002400 007-25003300 007-25004000 007-27000300 007-270009-50 007-27001300 007-27006100 007-27007000 007-27009900 007-34000100 007-34000700 00702900400 00702900400 00702901200 007029022-60 00703200500 C7703201U-00 (.0703201700 00703202400 00703203000 00703300200 007033022-10 00706000500 00706001000 00706001500 00706002000 00706002400 007-11000200 007-11000400 007-11001300 007-11001400 007-120023-00 007-11002400 007-12000200 007-12000600 007-12001100 007-12001600 007-12002100 007-12002600 007-12003400 007-12004000 007-12004500 007-12005100 007-25000300 007-25000400 (07-25001300 007-25001400 007-25002400 007-25002900 007-25003400 007-250041-00 007-27000500 007-27001000 007-27001400 007-27006200 007-27007500 007-270-IQ I-00 007-34000200 (Xn-340-0d44)0 '■-'■'-□29-005-00 □0702900900 00702901400 007029022-70 007032005-20 00703201100 00703201900 00703202500 007032030-50 00703301500 007060001-00 00706000600 0070600* SOO 00706001600 00706002005 00706002500 007-11000300 007-11000900 007-11001400 007-11001900 007-11002400 007-11002900 007-12000300 007-12000700 007-1204)1200 007-1204)1700 007-12002200 007-1204)2700 007-121103500 007-1204)4100 007-12004600 007-12005400 007-25000404 007-25000900 007-25001400 007-25001900 007-25002500 007-25003000 007-2504)3500 007-25004200 007-27000700 007-270010-30 007-27001500 007-2704)6300 007-27008400 007-270-10300 007-34000400 007-340JXWOI) 007-34001500 007-34001*00 007-34002400 007-340027-50 007-36000100 007-36000600 007-36001300 007-36001S-00 007-36002300 007-36002400 007-36003600 007-36004200 007-36004700 007-36005200 007-36005700 007-36006200 007-36006700 007-36007100 007029005-50 07702901000 00702901500 007029022-75 00703200600 00703201200 00703202100 00703202600 00703203100 00703301800 00706000200 00706000700 007-06001200 0070600170J □07-060021-JO 00706002600 007-11000400 007-1100104)0 007-11001500 007-11002000 007-11002500 007-11003000 007-12000400 007-12000400 007-12001300 007-12001400 007-12002300 007-12002400 007-12003600 007-12004200 007-12004700 007-12005500 007-25000500 007-25001000 007-25001500 007-25002000 007-25002600 007-25003100 007-25003700 007-27000101 007-27000400 007-27001100 007-27001600 007-27006500 007-27009100 007-270-10500 007-34000500 007-3404) I <MM) Also see accompanying map. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has has been or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record owners of received plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $105,390.00. has PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such peti­ placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a tions. plans, special assessment district and estimate of costs will be held al Resolution tentatively decianng its intention to undertake such project and to the LGI (Large Group Instruction) Room, at the Delton Kellogg High School, create the afore-descnbed special assessment distnct and has further ten­ tatively found the Petitions for the project to be in compliance with statutory whose address ts 327 N. Grove Street. Delton. Mchigan. commencing at 7:00 p.m. on October 21.2002. requirements At sucn heanng. the Board will consider any written objections to any ol PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate, special assessment district and Petitions may be examined at the Office ol the the foregoing matters which might be .'tied with the Board at or prior to the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of time of the heanng as wen as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes lo lhe plans, estimate of costs, or to the aforementioned proposed the public heanng thereon and may further be examined at such pubhc hear­ Special Assessment District. ing. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, m accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hear­ at the public heanng Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxAary aids and ing in the special assessment proceedings is required m order to appeal the services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of print­ amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tnbunai PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or ed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at his or her agent, may appear in person at the heanng to protest the spfeaa! the heanng upon four (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the heanng h<< or her the Hope Township Clerk. appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance snail not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tn the event that written objec­ Linda Eddy-hough, Clerk tions to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hear­ HOPE TOWNSHIP ing descnbed herein, signeo Dy the record owners of land constituting more 5463 S. M-43 Highway than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore Hastings, Ml 49056 described proposed special assessment distnct. the project to be funded by (269) 946-2464 that special assessment district cannot be <nstituted unless a valid petition Saxon soccer finishes Gold tourney in sixth After defeating the Wayland Wildcats in the second round of the O-K Gold confer­ ence tournament, the Saxons* varsity boys’ soccer team fell in their final game of the tournament 3-2 at Kcnowa Hills in double overtime. The Saxons came from behind in lhe sec­ ond half, scoring two goals to tie the game. Both were scored by Andrew Vincent. The first on a penally kick Saxon keeper Scott Allerding got the as­ sist on lhe second goal when he sent a free kick from mid field into the Kcnowa goal mouth, over the defense. Vincent headed it past Kenowa’s keeper for a 2-2 lie. Hastings’ coach Andrew- Wilkinson said that his team played well against Kcnowa especially in lhe second half, and into over­ time. The Saxons had lots of chances in the late stages, but Kenowa’s third goal of the night game with eight minutes left in lhe second over time period to defeat Hastings. Wilkinson said that goal tender Allerding and stopper Scott Larsen “played really good games.” Against Wayland the Saxons pulled out a 2-1 victory. Aaron Fortier scored both goals in lhe game for Hastings. The Saxons had a one goal lead after Tom Girrbach assisted Fortier on the games first goal, but Wayland tied il up with just a few minutes left to force the game into overtime. Fortier then scored 10 minutes into the overtime period to gel lhe Saxons the win. "Wayland played a really good game." said Wilkinson. “Wc played a pretty good game too." Thursday Oct. 17 the Saxons play Del­ ton. then it is on to the districts for the Hastings’ soccer squad. The Saxons first district game will be at home against the winner of Middleville and Lowell on Wednesday Oct, 23. Memorial golf tourney winner The winner of the second annual Glen Atkinson Memorial Scramble Tournament at Gun Ridge Golf Course was the team of Mark Ulrich. Chris Austin. Rob Pickard, and Mary Pickard. They took home the first place prize money, and Ulrich was the winner in the drawing for the 2003 membership at Gun Ridge. The parents of Glen Atkinson do­ nate a membership each year in his mem­ ory. and its the real prize on the day. BOWLINC SCORES Wednesday PM Mace’s Pharmacy 18; Hair Care Center 16: Railroad Street Mill IS: Seebers 12; Nashville 5 Plus 12; Girrbach’s 9; Eye & Ent 8; Armour Auction 6. Ladies High Game and Series - D. Saber 197-533; B. Hathaway 180-510; T. Christopher 174-501; E Ulrich 161-160; S. Merrill 161-458: G. Denny 127-364; D. Keller I36-3S2; R. Murphy 180; S. Pennington 172; B. Moore 171; E Vanasse 164; L. Dawe 151; J. Doster 137; L Friend 130; B. Norris 127. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 14; Sunday Snoozcrs 13 1/2; Thee Froggers 13; Happy Hookers 13; Pinheads 13; Goof Balls II 1/2; 4 Horseman 10; Racing Buddies 8; Red Dog 7; Sandbaggers 5. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 193-532; M. Snyder 180-502; A. Christie 170-487: A. Hubbell 159-447; K. Stenbesg 191^47; G. Otis W8; L Rentz 159; C. Miller 137. Mens High Games and Series - M. Eaton 245 606; J. Smith 192-556; B. Falconer 221-552; B. Hubbell 199-520; G. Snyder 191-511; B. Miller 195-501; M. McLeod 172-467; B. Rentz 192; B. Drayton 174; F. Thompson 165. Commercial Majors Hastings Bowl 17-7; Newton Vending 15-9; Crowfoots Garden 12-12; Super Dicks 11-13; Finklers Sewing 9-15; Richies 8- 16. Good Gaines - Shorty 236-216-611; K. Phenix 235-222-634; G. Wyman 221; T. Gray 226; M. Manin 210-217-210-628; K. Hammontrec 218; N. Aspinall Jr. 217; M. Yost 202; R. Guild 202; Mort 208. Friday Night Mixed We Don’t Care 16 1/2-7 1/2; Gutter Dusters 16-8; One Olde One 15-9; 4 of a Kind 15-9; Bnrshworks 15-9, Heads Out 15-9; Mercy 14-10; We re a Mess 14-10; Now Who’s Up 13-11; Vtaiec 12-12; All Bug One 10 1/2-13 1/2; Oops 9-15; 4 Fools 9- 15: Bad Habit 11 8-16; TenPins 8-16; Who’s Up 8-16; Winter Golfing 6-14. Ladies Good Games and Series - J. Lancaster 158; L. Potter 182; D. Pennington 221-508; T. Pennington 190­ 509; L. Gray 131; T. Phenix 180; S. Ripley 146: T. Bush 151; B. West 146; O. Gil Ions 180-470; B. Roush 191; L. Barnum 187; H. Service 177-494; P. Ramey 190-520; K. Lenz 176; S. Keeler 201-550; J. Madden 206-526; E. Johnson 166; N. Hook 208. Mens Good Games und Series - D. Fuss 114; R. Lancaster 224-495; D. Tinkler 195­ 506; M. Kasinsky 201; DJ. Jones 201; H. Pennington 211-580: G. Mcsecar 229; J. Banimus 222-600. K. Meaney 193; B. West 190; J. Bush 224-609; E. Phillips 172; C. Stiles 195; C Martin 200; R. Roush 184; J. Barnum 202; G. Cooley 208-560; D. Franklin 148; B. Ramey 188; T. Ramey 194-547; R. Guild 225-625; B. Madden 191; B. Keeler 203: S. Peabody 202-581; B. Rentz 257-641. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - Justin W. 168-453; Jeramey S. 144-417; Robert W. 166-108; Derrick M. 140-392; Paul W. 159-387; Tom M. 152-386; Devin M. 134­ 362; Tim E 95-231; Jake I. 151; Tim B. 140; Chris 127. Girls High Games and Scries - Halie T. 176-441; Tiffany M. 104-281. Thursday Mixed Middle Lakers 16-8; Cook-Jackson 15-5; Three Frogs 14-6; Hastings Bowl 10-10; King Pins 9-11; Just Us 9-15; Who’s Up 8­ 16; Last Minute 7-17. Womens Good Games and Series - S. McKee 201-585; J. McMillon 205-561: S. Merrill 168-481: J. Rahley 200-469 R. Isaacs 192-473; L Jackson 177-436; B. Miner 165-409; S. VandenBurg 192; O. Gillons 162; L Miller 149; N. Taylor 143. Mens Good Gaines and Series - F. Wagner 150-402: R. Hayes 130-341; Jr. Haynes 165; B. Hasman 157; R. Frey 152. Senior Citizens *1 Senior 16-8; Friends 15-9; Girrbach’s 15-9. Ward and Friends 14-10; Kin gPins 13-11; Wieland 13-11; M-M’s 13-11; Jesiek 13-11; Sun Risers 12-12; Early Risers 12-12; Nash's Harem 10-14; Pin Pals 10-14; Kuempel 10-14; 4 B's 9-15; Hall's 9-15; Butterfingers 8-16. Women's High Game - S. Pennington 178; E Ulrick 159. Y. Markley 165; Y. Cheeseman 198; G. Scobey 163; C. Bonnema 181; E. Dunham 155; S. Merrill 167; S. Patch 169. Women's High Series • S. Pennington 478; Y. Cheeseman 486; S. Patch 455. Men's High Game • J. Keller 186; K. Schantz 161; B. Brandt 157; L. Brandt 197; D. Walker 168; D. Han 168; D. Edwards 214; W. Birman 161; G. Yoder 186; R. Wieland 169; N. Thaler 156; G. Forbey 158; R. Bonnema 187; J. Beckwith 169. Men's High Series - L Brandt 547; D. Han 474; D. Edwards 544; R. Bonnema 489; J. Beckwith 453. SHOW YOUR 1 SCHOOL J SPIRIT... Support the CLASS of 2003 M •! All-Night Graduation Party Purchase one of these special HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM BLANKETS ^$30 W 1 1 These full size fleece blankets come in school ’ colors of navy and gold with the embroidered Hastings Saxon emblem. They make great gift suggestion tor teen, parents or grandparents Available at the following businesses: • Edward Jones Office • Second Hand Corners • J-Ad Graphics or by calling NYLA ROUNDS at 945-5448 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17, 2002 - Page 15 Prosecutor’s brother to be featured on TLC tonight Dr. Alvan Cruz, attending emergency room trauma physic^ .n at Detroit Receiving Hospital, will be featured in a re-broadcast of the cable television show. Trauma: Life in the ER’ tonight at 6 p.m. on The Learn­ ing Channel. Cruz is the brother of Barry County’s Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz who watched the show's first broadcast Mon­ day. Cruz said his brother has worked a the Detroit hospital for 13 years and has been in charge of the emergency department for eight years. In the show. Dr. Cruz is introduced and featured working on three different pa­ tients. said Jeff Cruz. In one segment. Cruz is shown treating a woman suffering from burns caused when her boyfriend threw boiling water on her while another patient he treats was injured when he crashed his car while he fled from Rotary District Governor Jim Good­ win speaks to the Hastings Rotary Chib. Rotary district governor speaks to Hastings Club Jim Goodwin, Rotary district governor of Michigan District 6360, stressed four ob­ jectives for the coming year when he re­ cently spoke to the Hastings Rotary Club. “Sow the seeds of love” is the national Rotary theme. A goal of eradicating polio throughout the world is the primary Rotary objective in the Polio Plus program. Rotary’s cost is ex­ pected to be $27 million in order to achieve eradication, Goodwin said. Other objectives include enhancing club service, providing new member training with an emphasis of helping them to have a good feeling about Rotary service and membership retention by getting members involved in projects. Goodwin has served Rotary at the dis­ trict level as assistant governor in 2000-01 and now is serving his current term as dis­ trict governor until 2003. He is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a sustaining member of the Rotary Founda­ tion. He and his wife, Polly, arc members of the Rotary Foundation's Bequest Soci­ ety. A Michigan native. Goodwin graduated from Grand Blanc High School and en­ listed in the Air Force in 1964. He met his wife a year later and they were married in 1967. After his honorable discharge from the service in 1968. he became employed with Michigan Bell Telephone Co. and stayed with that firm through its many corporate names changes until retirement in 1998. Goodwin was president of the Rotary Club of Manton in 1980-81 and again in 1989-90. Because of a job relocation, he is now a member of the Rotary Club of Jack­ son and served as its president in 1999­ 2000. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given that Default has occurred in a Mortgage given by Jon R. Hauwetter and Jodi R. Hauwetter. husband and wife, mortgagors, to Independent Bank - MSB, mortgagee. The Mortgage is dated December 21, 2000, and was recorded on December 26. 2000, al Document No.1053272, pages 1 through 4 of the Barry County records. The balance owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is $41,626.70, including interest at 9.5% per year. The Mortgage contains a power of sale clause and no proceedings have been instituted to recover any part oi the debt owing. The Mortgage win be foreclosed by selling the property deechbed below at a public auction to toe highest bidder. The sale win be held on Thursday, October 31. 2002, at 1:00 p.m. local time at the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that beng the place of holding Circuit Court for Barry County, Michigan. The property wil be sold to pay he amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest, legal costs, attor­ neys lees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by the mortgagee before Lhe sale. The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHP of BARRY. COUNTY ol BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN and is described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Section 20. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan; Thence North 90*0000- West along the North bne of said Section, 327.67 feet to the East line of the West 3/4 at the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 00M5’3r East along said East line. 2,028.00 feet for the place of beginning of the land hereinafter described; thence continu­ ing South OOMS’SK East. 604 60 feet to the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 89’59 45" West along said Soutn line. 964.98 feet to the West line of the East 1/2 ol the Northeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00*42 58* West along said West Ime. 604.60 feet; thence South 90*00'00* East. 984.52 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 13.67 acres. The redemption period will expire one (1) year from the date of sale Dated: September 25 2002 SMITH. MARTIN. POWERS & KNIER. P.C. By: Henry L. Kntor. Jr. (P46393) Attorneys for Independent Bank 900 Washington Ave.. PO. Box 219 Bay City. Ml 48707 (989) 892-3924 (10/24) Firefighters visit Delton Head Start Jody Tyner, firefighter with the BPH (Barry, Prairieville and Hope townships) Fire Department based in Delton, gave the Delton Head Start children an opportunity to try on a special mask during a recent visit. Delton Head Start now has its own building in a former medical office. Firefighters Chad Worm and Gary Payne also were on hand. The kids took turns sitting in the driver's seat of a fire truck and took turns holding a hose. They also hes-d some safety tips and learned about some of the equipment on the truck. LEGAL NOTICES - police while driving under the influence of alcohol. The final segment features Cruz treating a man who had been struck by a pickup truck. Keep your family and friends INFORMED about local news, events, schools. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER Call'klai.. 945-9554 Obituaries Brenda Carol Alltop Mardie E. Edwins GRAND RAPIDS - Brenda Carol Alltop. age 61, a resident of the Byron Center Road in Grand Rapids. Mich., and a former resi­ dent of Belington departed this life 5:30 p.m. Friday. Oct. 11. 2002 in the Home of Hope Hospice Care Facility in Grand Rapids. Mich., following and extended ill­ ness. Death was attributed to cancer. She was bom July 20. 1941 at Spencer. WV. a daughter of the late Herbert Lee Alltop and Frances Alltop Wiley who sur­ vives. She was formerly married to John Bucher who survives. Also surviving are one son. Todd Bucher. Grand Rapids; three daughters. Rebel “Margie" Braman. Charlotte. Mich. Tina McClelland. Hastings, Mich.. Lisa Ford, Florida; two sisters, Barbara Newell, Fairmont, WV. Shirley Poe. Schwartz Creek, Mich.; two brothers. Ronald Alltop Grafton. Ohio. David Alltop. Richmond. Vxl; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Alltop was a 1959 graduate of the Belington High School and had lived in Michigan since 1967. She was a homemak­ er and a Baptist by faith. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Oct. 16. 2002 al Valley Bend Baptist Church. Rev. Kerry Nance officiat­ ed. Interment followed in the Valley Bend Cemetery near Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Brenda Carol Alltop. WOODLAND - Mardie E. Edwins, age 95. of Woodland, passed away Thursday evening. Oct. 10. 2002. Mardie was bom in Lake Odessa on Nov. 26. 1906 to Waller and Urah (Baine) Wortley. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and went on to attend Ferris Institute. For many years she worked as a sales clerk in the local drug stores. Mardie loved her family and always looked forward to seeing her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter. Luella (Jim) Smith; her grandchildren. Lana (Neil) Perry. Edwin (Debrah) Smith. Debra (Joel) McDowell, and Diane (Keith) Ward; 10 great grandchildren; six great great grand­ children; her sister. Madge Leak; and many other relatives and friends. Mardie was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Glen Edwins; her son. William Edwins: her great granddaughter. Wendy Livermore; and her sister. Genevieve Moone. lhe funeral service was held on Monday. Oct. 14. 2002 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL WINANS DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting Oct 8, 2002 All Board members present. Librarian Schodelmayer, Deputy Niewenhuis. Minutes approved; Reports received tram Treasurer, Librarian. Deputy. Clerk, and Supervisor. Adopted 2003 Budget for General Fund and Library Fund. Adopted 1% administration fee resolution. Approved Summer Tax Collection in 2003 and payment of $2.50 per parcel to Treasurer. Approved reimbuf seme nt of approved expens­ es to Board members whe attend MTA Convention. Election Commission met and approved Selby (chair). Hilson, Neil. Christensen. Morgan. Brown, Christie, and Stockham as General Election workers. Pay will be $8.50 per hour and $10 extra tor chair. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Attested toby: Jim Brown. Supervisor (10/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gary Barnes, a/k'a Gary Lee Barnes and Melissa L. Barnes (original mortgagors) to Aames Funding Corporation, dba Aames Home Loan. Mortgagee, dated June 23. 2000, and recorded on June 30. 2000 in Document No. 1046179 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. in Trust for the benefit of the holders of Aames Mortgage Trust 2000-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2000-1. Assignee by an assignment dated June 27.2000, which was recorded on April 2.2001. in Instrument No. 1057544. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-COUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 79/100 dollars ($164,168.79). including interest at 14.760% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on October 31. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of Mastenbrook s Subdivision according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2. of Plats Page 39. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shaii be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: September 19, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200026693 Mustangs (10/17) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A. Jurecic, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2000. and recorded on August 28. 2000 in Document No. 1048675 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date I ereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-S X THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FI /E AND 90/100 dollars ($186.995.90). including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pzn.. on November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of toe East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 630.0 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330.0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 secondr West 484.0 feet from the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.47 feet along a 500.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 26 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds West 133 08 feel; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds East 138.42 feet; thence Southeasterly 70.82 feet along a 200.0 foot radtus curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 45 degrees 58 min­ utes 33 seconds East 70.45 feet; thence South 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds East 121.39 feet; thence Southerly 123.12 feet along a 200.0 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 18 degrees 11 minutes 46 seconds East 121.16 feet, thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 feet to the place of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in when case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200122144 Hawks (11/7) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of resurfacing Winans Drive with 1 1/2 inch of compacted asphalt (the ‘improvements'). pursuant to Act 168 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of toe following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the improvements and against which aN of a portion of toe improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes those parcels on Winans Drive, more particularly described as irduding the following permanent parcel numbers: 09-165-001-00 09-165-002-00 09-165-003-00 09-165-004-00 09-165-005-00 09-165-006-00 09-070-004-01 09-165-007-00 09-165-009-00 09-165-010-00 09-070-004-00 09-165-012-00 09-165-013-00 09-165-014-00 09-165-015-00 09-165-016-00 09-165-018-00 09-165-019-00 09-165-020-00 09-165-021-00 09-165-022-00 09-135-023-00 09-165-024-00 09-205-012-00 09-165-025-00 09-165-028-00 09-165-029-00 09-165-030-00 09-165-031-00 09-070-005-00 09-070-006-00 09-070-007-00 09-070-008-00 09-070-010-00 09-070-011-00 Gary and Marcy Hayward Gary and Marcy Hayward Mabel Shook Clinton E and Clint I Jones Earl and Gail Johnson Bernard and Linda Fisher Bernard and Linda Fistnr Mac E. and Kathy KeKer Dave Wood Edward and Nettie Barnett Edward and Nettie Barnett Steve and Linda Coniogue Terry and Joanne Cleland Ken and Laura Messenger John Howe and Brenda Shinabarger Howe Fred and Katherine Sawchuk Gary and Connie Katz Elwood and Fleurette Bowers Susan and Jerry Lentz Susan and Jerry Lentz Tom Cole Dan Wallen Richard and Linda Hook Richard and Linda Hook Tom and Dorothy Wargo DellaMcClain Jvn WTughtman Dan and Kathy Thompson Pete Jones and NeUie Jones Cogswell James and Kan Geller Juanita Secord Fobert Jones Robert Jones Michael Stambach Michael Stambach NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of tne Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth toe relative portion of the cost of said improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 22nd DAY OF OCTOBER. 2002. AT 6:30 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL/FIRE STATION. 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Clerk's office tor public exami­ nations. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PAR­ CEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance of protest can be filed with the Township by letter pnor to the heanng in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: October 9. 2002 June Doeter, Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 New local phone service provider is Sage Telcom Sage Telecom has announced il will be­ gin providing telephone service to Hastings and Lake Odessa residential and business customers later this month. The company's entry into the local serv­ ice market stems from the 1996 Telecom­ munications Act and rulings from the Michigan Public Service Commission that have opened local telephone markets to competition. Sage Telecom President «<nd CEO Den­ nis M. Houlihan said. "We serve over 400,000 residential and small business cus­ tomers. and we look forward to providing Michigan telephone customers with better value on all their telephone services "Switching lo Sage is free and easy — it lakes just a few minutes on lhe telephone. And an important issue is that customers who want to change their local telephone company can do so without any changes to their telephone number or telephone lines," according lo Houlihan. "For several years now. customers have been able lo change long distance carriers. Only recently have they had the opportunity lo choose their lo­ cal service provider. “With Sage, about lhe only change Hast­ ings and Lake Odessa customers will notice is a lower telephone bill every month.” Sage Telecom currently serves more than 400.000 residential and small business cus­ tomers in Texas. Arkansas. Kansas. Okla­ homa. California and Missouri. For more information about Sage Tele­ com services, consumers can call 1-888­ 972-7243 during normal business hours Monday through Saturday or visit the Sage Telecom website (w’ww.sagetelccom. net). LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Kenyon and Kathleen E. Kenyon, his wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee, dated November 13. 1992. and recorded on November 18. 1992 in Uber 559 on Page 847 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated April 5. 2001, which was recorded on May 4. 2001. in Instrument No. •1060757. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 56/100 dollars ($99,979.56). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Also by an assign­ ment dated April 5, 2002 and recorded on May 15. 2001 m Instrument No. •1059705. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4. WHICH1S NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 290 0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 594 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 290.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 594.0 FEET AND TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE "X* BELOW SCHEDULE -XTHAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4. WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 800 0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 206.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 1296.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89. DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 284 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 1012.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 66 0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 1012.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 845.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 475.0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 60.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200228332 Wolves (11/14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you Pre in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SAL E - Detautt has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Herbert Arsnoe and Chtndra Arsnoe. husband and wife, to Indy Mac Bai A. F.S.B., organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America. Mortgagee, dated July 28. 2000. and recorded on August 21, 2000 in Document No. 1048361. Barry County Records. Michigan. On which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Three and 18/100 Dollars ($97,253.18), including interest at 8.875% per Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m. on Thursday. November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are Exhibit "A" Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 2C8.50 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minute* 15 seconds West 175.50 feet along said north tine; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds We*t 335.00 teet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 88 degree* 09 minute* 15 seconds East 175.50 feet; thence North 0 to the place of beginning. Subject to right of way for Winchester Drive (66.0 feet wide private) drive over that part tying 33.0 feet Southerly of the cen­ terline of said drive, together with an ‘ngress and egress and utility easement as described tn ‘easement description A." Easement Description A Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 384.00 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence 66.0 IM lhanc* South 0 degree, 00 ninutM 00 ■econde WM 674.62 teet. thence South SO degree, 03 rnnutas 14 aaconda East 66.0 feat along tho North lino of the South 649.0 feet of ttio North 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 674.64 feet Subject to an easement for Ingres* and egress in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section: thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 312.0 feet along the North tine of said Section to the place of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 72.0 feet along said North tine; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 16.0 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 tine of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 72.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 16.0 feet to the place ol beginning. Subject to right of way lor Winchester Drive (66.0 feet wide, private) over that part lying 33.0 feel Southerly of the centenme of said drive. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: October 17, 2002 IndyMac Bank. FSB. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestvo & Associate*. P.C. 36150 Deqmndre Rd. St*. 620 Steri.ng Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 (11/14) Our Fite No.: 02-09454 STATE OF IBCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDfTORS Decedent* Estate Rte No. 02-23518-OE Estate of ANN IRENE MERRILL. Date of Birth: April 18. 1935. TO Al L CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. ANN IRENE MERRILL, who lived at 309 S. PARK STREET. HASTINGS. Michigan, died August 24. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against th* estate wM be forever barred unless presented to MICHAEL I 'ERRILL. named personal representative or proposed personal representative. or to both th* probate court at 220 W COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 month* after the date of publication of this notice. October 3.2002 DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 MICHAEL MERRILL 12954 CARYN WAY HOLLAND. Ml 49424 (616) 786-4697 (10/17) MORTGAGE SAIF Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JEF­ FERY L. VALLANCE, a single nwi. Mortgagor*, to EQUICREDIT. Mortgagee, dated foe 14th day of April. 2000 and recorded in the office of foe Register of Deed*, lor foe County of Barry and State of Michigan. on foe 19fo day of April, 2000 in Instrument No. 1043320 of Barry County Record*, said Mortgage having been assigned to FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at foe date ol this notice, tho sum of Eighty Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three & 59/100 ($82,333.59), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover foe debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided,' notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of November, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be tor edoeed by a sale at pubic auction. to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (foal being the butting where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of foe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.10% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees slowed by law, and also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* interest in the premises. Which said promises are described as fotiows: Al that certain piec e of parcel ol land situaIed in lhe Village of Nashville, County of Barry, Slate of Michigan, and described a* fotiows, to wit: Commencing at the comer post in the Northeast comer of foe part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. South of foe Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79, thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an iron stake, thence due South 203 feet to an iron stake, “*nce West 125 feet, thence North 183 feel, thence Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning. Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in foe event that foe property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may bo redeemed dur­ ing 30 day* immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/17/02 FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Franklin Credit 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48064 248-362-2600 (11/14) The Board of Directors and officers for the Hastings Kiwanis Club have big plans for this year. Hastings Kiwanis Club selects new officers, major fundraiser underway by Patricia Johns Staff Writer When Stephen Wales took over as presi­ dent of the Hastings Kiwanis Club he was carrying on a tradition more than 60 years old. He is already guiding the club lo a new membership goal and working to continue the sanwiewcrgclic club as-in (he-past. Bill Witzcl from the Kiwanis District le Jership complimented the Hastings club on the diversity cf its membership and will­ ingness to recruit new members. “Your club is important lo the fabric of the community” he told Hastings Kiwanians during a recent visit. In addition to president Stephen H. Wales II, the club elected Thomas Kribs as president elect. Ray L. Girrbach as secre­ tary and Gordon A. Ironside junior as treas­ urer. Also elected were the board of direc­ tors which includes Mike Leedy. Marcia New president Stephen Wales II was congratulated by Bill Wrtzel on taking over the position. Wales’ wile Traci and children Kailyn and Connor helped him celebrate the state of his presi­ dency. Bowman. Don Tubbs. Sarah Woodward. David Maklid. Carol Dwyer. Deb Heats. Steve Jacobs and Neal Bra nd k. The club has begun its major fund raiser for the year. The goal of this year’s wreath sale is $10.(100 which will make it easier for the club to fund its major programs this year. Steve Jacobs reminds residents that any Kiwanians can sell the wreaths and other season decorations. All money must be in by Nov. 10. SUBSCRIBE to the CITY OF HASTINGS RESIDENTS! Do you need assistance raking your leaves for fall clean up beginning on November 4, 2002? Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Two presidents share common goals. New president Stephen Wales II presents outgoing Kiwanis president Gordon Shane McNeill with a plaque, thanks and a heartfelt handshake 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • *The 8th grade class of Hastings Middle School has generously vol­ unteered to aid those Hastings residents who are unable to rake their leaves in preparation for this year’s Fall Clean Up. You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake the leaves from your Hastings yard. i If you have a rake or rakes available which the students could use for your | lawn, please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked. I Limited to residential lawns only - the students are only able to rake up/j lo 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacement to your home. // I ’ Leaves will be raked on Thursday. October 31, 2002. In case of inclement weather the date will by Friday. November 1,^^ 2002. J® Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. ^■g|| You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later than Friday. October 25. 2002. 5:00 p.m. and ask for Shirley at 616-945-2468. Limited to the first 100 residents whofl request the service. ////fllllW^ |i Beat The Rush! Have your printing materials reprinted today! 616 to 269 Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Forms • Brochures Flyers • Stamps • Catalogs • Promotional Items Call us today and let one ofour sales representatives help you. 269'945*9554 1-800-870-7085 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 j-adi^cf’uiceonemailxom Capture the beautiful colors of autumn... then bring in your film for QUALITY PHOTO PROCESSING! J-AD Graphics �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 - Page 17 HYAA FOOTBALL 3rd and 4th grade White The white team finished up the season, the way they started it winning big, 37 to 0 against Belding. I could tell you all the guys who made the big plays, or the guys who made lhe big hit, or even the guys who just plain toughed it out, but I won’t. I won’t because wc al­ ways do. What I want to tell you about is completely different. It’s about the kids who come out to practice everyday and never quit, (Andrew Slocum and Jarred Al­ len). The kids who played where the coach needed them, not where they wanted, (Jer­ emy Lancaster and Thomas Fitzsimmons). The kids who never say a word but play big, (Adam Keeler and Dylan Kclmer). The kids who never lost faith even when things weren’t going our way, (Joe Morey and Ryan Faber). The kids who made mistakes and figured out a way to get it right, (Jason McClurkin and Mathew Mansfield). The Kids who did make big plays but never boasted, (Brian Baum and Sean McKeough). The Kids who came on at the end of the season to make a difference, (Ryan Teunesscn and Nicholas Maurer). The Kids who patiently waited for their chance and delivered when needed, (Tyler Stolickcr and Jacob Comer) and the Kids who did more than expected of them day in and day out. (Nicholas Newton and Brett Lawrence).. These arc the kids, no, the young men that make up the "Saxon 3rd and 4th grade White", the young men wc were honored to coach. The young men we will miss. Thanks guys. Coaches Newton. McKe­ ough, Baum and Lawrence. Sth and 6th grade Blue The 5th and 6th grade blue team com­ pleted an undefeated season and recorded there 5th shut out in 6 games by beating Belding 50-0. For the season the blue squad out scored their oppoenents 210-7. Luke Mansfield led the Saxons with touchdown runs of 80 and 40 yards. The of­ fense also scored on TD runs of 53 yards by Jon Gtesclcr, 15 yards by Troy Dailey and 5 yards by Trent Brisboe. The defense was led by Gabe Sutchrland who had 4 tackles, 2 interceptions and fum­ ble recover. Riley McClean had 2 intercep­ tions, one returned 47 yards for a touch­ down and Dane Schils also returned an in­ terception for 73 yards for a TD. Tyle Ray was the leading tackler with 8, Ethan An­ gus and Mansfield added 5 each. Other standouts for the Saxons were Car­ son King, Adam Hodges. Branden Court­ ney, Jon Northrop, Jake Stockham, Lucas Snyder and Cooper Woodward. Sth and 6th grade White The 5th and 6th grade white Saxons won their 4th game in arow Saturday with a convincing victory over Sturgis 27-7. Brad Hayden once again led the offense at quar­ ter back. The Saxons started the scoring early, thanks in pari too the punishing lead blocking of Josh Lemon and Dustin Bate­ son. Ryan Burgdorf-Snider started the game with a 58 yard run, then scored on a 12 yard counter. The Saxon defense was tough all day led by Loren Smith, Nathan Converse, Jimmy Thompson, Dustin Gla­ zier. Anthy Makley, Aaron Wright, Logan Potter, Tyler Nelson and Luke Densmore. Burgdorf-Snider also scored on runs on punt returns of 53 and 62 yards to put the game away. Travis Steeby finished off the scoring on a 16 yard reverse run. Nick McLelland kicked 1 - 2 pt conversion. Thompson caught a Brad Hayden pass for the other conversion. Colby Wilcox and Dan Robinson also ran the ball well for the Saxons. Other great blockers were Austin Times drop like a stone for Vikings harrier teams The Lake wood boys’ cross country team had its highest finish ever by taking fourth at the Greater Lansing Invitational Satur­ day, Oct. 12. at Grand Ledge. The Vikings placed behind Division I Lansing Eastern. Division III No. 2 ranked Williamston and Division III #5 ranked Ha­ slett. There were 38 schools entered in the race. "This is the largest race in the Lansing area with all divisions running in the same race,” explained coach Jim Hassett. All of Lakewood’s first six runners had their best times ever. Justyn Yager broke 17 minutes for the first time in his career and Ryan Posschn broke 18 minutes for the first time. “This is the first time all year wc have had three under 17 minutes and six under 18 minutes.’’ Hassett said. Lansing Eastern won with 122 team points, Williamston was runner-up with 147, Haslett was third with 162 and Lake­ wood had 175. Sophomore Corey Thelen finished fourth overall with a personal best time of 16:05. David Bills of Williamston won it with a time of 15:37. followed by Riak Mabil of Charlotte in 15:56 and Laim Boylan-Pett of LEGAL Bath in 16:03. Senior Dan Morris checked in with a personal best 16:26, good for 11th place. Yager finished at 16:57, good for 33rd place. Ryan King was 58th in 17:28 and Casey Schrock was 69th in 17:38. Posschn’s personal best was 17:55 and Ryan Carpenter finished in 18:21. There were 230 runners competing in the race. The Lakewood girls placed 13th among the 38 squads. “They all ran well,’’ Hassett said. “I be­ lieve that this is the first time we have had six girls under 22 minutes.” Leah Gussenbauer ran in the 20s for her first time. Liz Stuart, Alissa Goble, Kristin Chase and Amy Nagi all had personal bests. Holt took first, Okemos was second and East Lansing third. Gussenbauer led the Viking girls with a time of 20:42, good for 38th place. Ashley Yager was 72nd in in 21:26, Goble was 73rd in 21:27, Ashley Barcroft was 77th in Blair. Stuart Goodenough and Trevor Hcacock. Zac Jarman had an interceoption, 2 OB sacks and blocked very well. Bryce Spurgeon was a defensive star also. Also special mention for extra efforts on defense were Burgdorf-Snider. Heacock, Steeby. Nick Eaton. McLeland. Wilcox. Bateson. Hayden and Mark Salski. Salski also recov­ ered a fumble. Hastings 7th Grade Gold 22 Athens 6 This game more than any other, proved lhe determination and heart of the team. Ricky Mathis scored from 37 yards out to set the standard behind the blocking ot Dylan Cuddahce. Joe Sleevi.Dylan Bow­ man. Chris Sanders, Patrick Gillespie. Nate Maurer, Jacob Bailey. Adam Harvath and Mason Trumbull. Thcscore remained tied at 6-6 until the fourth quarter, when the offensive machine started rolling behind the quarterbacking ol Jordan Rambin and the hard nosed running of Tim Watson. Kyle McNcmy was suc­ cessful running off tackle. Garrett Harris stepped up his punishing rushing attack to score twice, behind the offense line surge of Carson Lclot, Greg Woodmansee and Josh Bare. Once again Ryan Cain electri­ fied the crowd with a leaping catch be­ tween two defenders for the first down. Greg Woodmansee kicked two PAT’s through the uprights. The defensive stonewall shined again with outstanding individual play by Garrett Harris and Ricky Mathis each with an inter­ ception. Carson Lctot led all tacklers, two of which resulted in fumbles. Thomas McKinney punished the ball carriers with bone jarring tackling. Greg Woodmansee. Ryan Cain. Kyle McNcrny, Dylan Cuddahcc. Josh Bare. Tim Watson and Mason Trumbull turned up the defense with gang tackling and relentless pursuit of the ball. The Gold finished strong before the home crowd, with a record of 4-2. Pittore plans open house Two area artists - Cathy Ncwsted and Linda Thomas - combine their tJents in a business partnership called Pittore. Pittore is the Italian word for painter. They will have an open house at their downtown Hastings studio from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and arc Welcoming the public to sec their custom hand-painted tiles, furniture, home accessories and other items. The upstairs studio is located in Suite One at 101 South Jefferson. The entrance is between Creative Juices and Al and Pete’s Sport Shop. Ncwsted, former owner of Creative Juices and resident of Hastings, and Tho­ mas, a graphic and watercolor artist who lives at Payne Lake, do a lot of custom painting in people’s homes. 21:35 and Stuart was 88th in 21:55. Nagi and Chase both checked in with times of 23:38. Both the Lakewood boys’ and girls’ teams arc preparing for thc.league tourna­ ment at Lakewood High Scnool this Satur­ day at 10 a.m. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Kamps and Lori Kamps husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 2000. and recorded on July 24, 2000, in Instrument #1047148. in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 08/100 dollars ($120,487.06). including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on November 14.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Starting at monument P. on Lynden Johncock Plat. Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning thence Northwesterly along County Trunk Highway No. 430 for a distance of 101.24 feet, thence due North a distance of 100 feet, thence dua West to Gun River, thence North 25 feet, thence due East to Joy Road, thence along Joy Road m a Southerly direction to the Place of Beginning as above The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: October 3 2002 FOR INFORMATION. Pt EASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200227571 . Cougars (10/31) Delton’s boys’ varsity golf regional showed how tough the entire season had really been for the Panthers, with five KVA teams finishing m the top seven at the 17 team regional at Pineview Golf Course. Kalamazoo Christian. Pennfield. and Parchment advance to lhe State finals from the regional. Kalamazoo Hackett was fourth overall at the regional. Pennfield was last in the final KVA standings for the season. but put even thine together at ihe regional. In the Panthers’ final match of the season they were led by Dustin Healy with an 86. All-KVA performer Healy was followed by Nate Farrell’s 88. The Panthers’ Brandon Garrison shot 94. and Jake Bowman shot a 98. LEGAL NOTICES PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED STOVER P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORIGAQLSALE Default having been made tn the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 21st day of June. 1999. Dy DANIEL M HILL and BOBBI ANN HILL husband and wife as Mortgcnor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 28th day of June. 1999. m the office of the Re .lister of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan as docu­ ment number 1031743, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date here­ of $16,126.21. principal and interest at 6.75% per annum, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale m said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of November. 2002. at one o’clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at pubic auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be be paid by the undersigned neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as situate in the Township of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: LOT 7 OF CROOKED LAKE RESORT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 52. The period of redemption will be one year from date of sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 7. 2002 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED STOVER P.C. 151 S. Rose Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By: Robert C. Engels, one of its Attorneys (11/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J Gould and Lucinda Gould, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23. 1999. and recorded on September 27. 1999 in Document No.: 1034593 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successnrs and assigns, as nominee for Wachovia Bank NA. FKA First Union National Bank. Trustee under the trust agreement dated May 1. 2000 relating to Amortizing RestoenbaJ Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass-through Certificates Senes. 2000-BC 2, Assignee by an assignment dated June 22. 2001. which was recorded on August 2. 2001, in Document No.: 1064105. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY­ SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE AND 34/100 dollars ($97,209.34). including inter­ est at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm., on December 5. 2002. Sad premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the South 12 acres of the East 57 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. More particularly described as: Beginning at the Southeast Comer, thence West 440 feet, thence North from the cen­ ter of the road 675 feet, thence East 400 feet thence South to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated Oct 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200228231 Gators (11/14) FOR SALE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs, which will be used to tabulate voted ballots tor the GENERAL ELEC­ TION to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. in Rutland Charter Township,'Barry County. The Public Accuracy Teat will be held at: Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 on Wednesday, October 23,2002, at 12 p.m. (noon) NOTICE Node* of Mortgage Focactoaura Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Strong KVA showing, but Panthers seventh For further information contact Robin E. McKenna, Clerk (269) 948-2194 within of Hastings 819 E. Mafera Two IxxLtxim ranch-style house widi paved drive, one-stall gunge and full, unfinished basement. New nx>f on garage and h<*ise. new outside plumbing. Recent elecinc service upgrade with new nwter and box. Ikand new carpet in Ixxh liednsicns, living and dining rtxitnv New ceramic tile on kitchen and hatlinxim floors Also, ull of interior lias Ixrm freshly painted. Phone: 1-616-262-9702 • Seller: Malachi King Reduced to $78,000 Thornapple Lake Estates . Located on Beautiful Thornapple Lake, a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy test for the November 5. 2002, General Election will be con­ ducted on Weonesday. October 23. 2002. at 11 a.m. in the Cartton Township Hall located at 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings, Michigan. The Public Accuracy test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election have been prepared in accordance with law. Wilma Daniels Cartton Township Cleric 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-5990 CHARMING HOME PRICED TO SELL! PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a pub­ lic heanng at 10 00 am on Tuesday. October 22. 2002, in the Commissioner s Room of the County Courthouse at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml to review a grant appli­ cation to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for HOME funds under Michigan county allocation funding. The purpose of the heanng is to gam citizen input prior to the submission of the application to continue the county-wide Home Improvement Program The County housing Program is applying for a grant not to exceed $500,000 These funds may be utilized to make low inter­ est-rate improvement loans to low and moderate income household in Barry County • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-Hour Manager * Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 1 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites for Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities CALL TODAY! 517-852-1514 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd. . Hashuille, Ml 49073 6*'. /f/umaf Ctotnuu PUBLIC NOTICE DecoxoliMA Pujecl Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be con­ ducted on October 23, 2002, at 8:30 a.m. in the office of the Hastings City Clerk. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, for the purpose of testing the tabulating equip­ ment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the November 5, 2002, General Election. Asking #145,000 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Clerk ot the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 (Appraised at 41B3.SOO In April 2002) Middleville School*. 3 BR, 2-1/2 bath*. Over 1,400 square feet. Only 2 yean old. Can 795-1078 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Get your orders in early! Great decorative holiday additions to the home. �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17. 2002 COURT NEWS: A Delton couple who withdrew their deal with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office to testify against convicted cocaine dealer Timmy Allen Rosenberg after they claim to have been threatened by a Rosen­ berg family member now face drug charges. Donald Wayne Milligan. 58. and Cynthia Ann Milligan. 43, were arraigned in Barry County District Court Oct. 1 on charges of delivery and manufacture marijuana, co­ caine and operating a drug house. According to' a Sentencing Brief by Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, the Milligans had been listed as witnesses in the Sept. 16 trial of Rosenberg in which he was convicted of delivery and manufacture of cocaine. Rosenberg was scheduled*to be sen­ tenced last Thursday on the conviction and on a conviction of being in possession of a dangerous weapon, a bludgeon, but the hearing was adjourned until today when Judge James Fisher requested more pre­ sentencing information. Rosenberg’s sentencing is set for 8:15 a.m. in Barry County Circuit Court. In June, the Milligans had agreed to pro­ vide complete and truthful cooperation as to Rosenberg being their source of cocaine Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Gel Results! ( hrix'lmax lit ms */ <»/ l\t il! NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS: Soon to be Sand Ridge Bank. New name, same faces, better products. (269)945-3437 $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't & Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS: Soon to be Sand Ridge Bank. New name, same faces, better products. (269)945-3437 Waith il 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. \annual \dx 6' FIBERGLASS TRUCK topper to fit a 2000 Chevy S10. Call after 6pm, (269)945­ 9340. Kral I shin THANKS FOR ALL the cards and gifts and your coming to one or both of my birthday parties. It was nice to see you all. Thanks again, Margaret Johnson, "P’W" PACKAGING/LINE AS­ SEMBLY: to $15/Hr. ♦ full benefits! Many shifts need­ ed! Great working environ­ ment. (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 5 beautiful wooded acres ideal hunting and camping loca­ tion. Short walk to state land. Driveway and grassy campsite. Electric. $24,900, $500 down. $305 month, 11% land contract, www.northernlandcom.com, Northern Land Company 1-800-968­ 3118. \ntom<dii< 1986 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA BROUGHAM: great condition, new tires, new ex­ haust, new battery, auto, air, power, 76,000 c.riganai miles, family owned, $1,600. (269)948-9420 1996 FORD ESCORT LX: auto, power, 4 door, AM/ FM/cassette, great condi­ tion, new tires, second own­ er, 100,000 miles, $4,300. (269)948-9420_____________ '84 TRANS AM: t-tops, no winters, new engine, new trans, new interior, $6,000 firm. (269)623-3707________ WANTED: 6' Fiberglass truck topper to fit a 2000 Chevy S-10. Call after 6pm, (269)945-9340. 40 TREE TOPS: Oak & Cherry. Must be insured, ac­ cept all liability. Taking bids. (269)623-3707 BEAUTIFUL HOOKER oak entertainment center, TV size up to 25", stands 58"hX32"w, S365. New gor­ geous hand crocheted af­ ghan, 56x92, sherbert green, peach & cream, extra heavy, $100. (269)795-9762________ FOR SALE: electric shop­ ping scooter with basket, gixxi batteries, looks & runs great, $300. (269)948-2840 FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ PIANO: Hastings Area Schoo! is requesting bids for a Pre-1930 Strohber upright piano manufactured by Con­ tinental Piano Company. Bids are due in the office of the Superintendent, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Mi. no la’er than 3pm, Novem­ ber 1st, 2002. The piano may be seen at the Middle School by contacting Mark Rush­ ford at (269)945-6151. PORTABLE CLASSROOM: Hastings Area School Sys­ tem is requesting bids for a used 24X34 portable class­ room including entry steps and handicap ramp. Success­ ful bidder is responsible for moving from current site no later than November 1st, 2002. Bids are due in the of­ fice of the superintendent, 232 W. Grand Street, Hast­ ings, Mi. no later than 3pm on October 21st, 2002. The classroom may be seen at 2550 Nashville Rd. or by contacting Mark Rushford at (269)945-6151._____________ TAN LEATHER COUCH & love seat, good condition, S650. Super single water bed. head board, dresser undemeath, $75. (269)671-4691 TRAILER FOR SALE, 7ft w x 10ft.I, without hitch, hitch sticks out 42", in gixxi condi­ tion, $250 obo, call (269)945­ 0556 ( ard nf Thanks \hdnlt lliinit \ LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Huny! 1 left! 1-877-916-4648. Mead­ owstone Homes. MEADOWSTONE HOMES LOCATED in the Meadow­ stone mobile home park. South of Hastings off M-37 behind Seif Chevrolet. (616)948-2387_____________ MOVE IN TODAY! Avail* ble for immediate occupan­ cy. AU homes below list price. Save thousands. Free central air. Located inside the Meadow Stone Mobilehome Park. Meadow Stone Homes, 616-948-2387. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. CaU tor details (800)672-9604 //<//> Wauled COOK DISHWASHER: * se apply in person at 's Grill & Resturant, 139 E. Court Street, Hastings. K DRIVER- additional CDL B drivers needed. Looking for dependable customer service oriented person with chauf­ feurs, CDL-B, or CDL-A li­ cense. Full-time, part-time, benefits (full-time), good working environment. Also hiring for night. (616)248­ 7729._____________________ HELP WANTED: part time for lumber yard, must ha*'e a good driving record, knowledge of building mate­ rials helpful. Applications available at Durkee Lumber, Alto. (616)868-6026 MEDICARE CASE MAN­ AGER: Tendercare Hastings is now taking applications for a Medicare Case Manag­ er for our facility within 40 minutes of the most west Michigan cities. Tendercare (Michigan) Inc. is the largest long-term care provider in Michigan, as well, as one of Michigan's largest employ­ ers in health care with 36 fa­ cilities. The position is an en­ try-level management posi­ tion which requires strong interpersonal skills with a desire for personal and pro­ fessional growth. The posi­ tion also requires sound clin­ ical skills, dedication to quality of care and commit­ ment to the team concept. All candidates are require to have a current Michigan RN license. In addition, MDS/ PPS training is a plus. Bene­ fits include flexible hours, excellent benefits, on-the-job training, scholarship pro­ gram, competitive wages, 401 (K) package. If you are interested in being part of a team-oriented company where caring makes the dif­ ference, forward all resumes to: Tendercan: Hastings - Di­ rector of Nursing, Traci Rud­ dle, 240 E. North Street, Hastings, MI. 49058 or fax resumes to (269)945-3556. Phone (269)945-9564. Huiim Indd ROUTE DELIVERY (CITY EXPRESS): to $800/wk. ♦ great benefits. Full train, all local mutes. (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. I arm RIDING INSTRUCTORS & HORSE OWNERS: the Cer­ tified Horsemanship Associ­ ation is holding their Inter­ national conference at YM­ CA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville October 31stNovember 2nd. This confer­ ence will include great semi­ nars from top horse trainers, instructors & vets with both mounted lessons & work­ shops. Daily rates are availa­ ble. For more information, please call 1-800-399-0138 or visit www.cha-ahse.org STOCK TRAILER 12FT, very dean, bumper pull, $1,500, show saddle, pony saddle, English saddle, (269)671-4691 Httxllli xx St / 1 li t s DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Non contested divorce with or without children, call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa & Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035._________ MASTERS FINISHING TOUCH: interior painting, water damage & drywall re­ pairs. Free estimates. (616)623-1879, cell 370-1898 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICES! For all your cleaning needs. Weekly, bi­ monthly, monthly or just one time for that special occassion. All workers are bonded. Please leave a mes­ sage if no answer, (269)945­ 9448 or (269)948-8508. \atinnal \dx CONSTRUCTION/LABORER: to $20/hr. ♦ over­ time, many people needed now. Training now! (616)949-2424 Jobline Fee. DRIVER: NTB Are you a Driver with 6 months or more experience or a recent Grad from a CDL School searching for a great place to work? If so...We need YOU!! We offer our drivers: 5-day work week (w/48 hours off), competitive pay package, no East Coast, snort haui opera­ tion. If this is what you are searching for, call today for more info, 800-446-0682. www.ntbtrk.com__________ ELECTR1CAL/APPRENTICE, to $22.50/hour + full benefits, Residential/commercial/industrial. Train with a Journeyman! (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. FRONT DESK/TYPIST/RECEPTIONIST, to $12.40/hour + benefits, gen­ eral office duties, great ad­ vancement potential! (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. LARGE WAREHOUSE/HILO: SALARY ► benefits, 401 (K) plan! Fortune compa­ ny!!! Start traing now! (616)949-2424 Jobline fee! and as to their knowledge of criminal activ­ ity in Barry County invovling Rosenberg. McNeill stated in the court document. “This couple had become the subject of a criminal investigation when their names were found with the telecommunication fraud material in the Rosenberg home. McNeill alleged. “In exchange for their cooperation, this office had agreed to forego criminal fraud and controlled substance prosecution aris­ ing from their involvement with Rosenberg and suspected cocaine and marijuana found within their home pursuant to a search war­ rant.” McNeill revealed. In a report by the Michigan State Police. Cynthia Milligan is quoted as admitting to buying cocaine from Rosenberg while Don­ ald Milligan admitted to growing marijuana and to “doing lines” of cocaine with Rosen­ berg. according to the report. The couple also allegeily told police that they attend NASCAR parties with Rosen­ berg and named a number of other area residents who smoke pot at the parties. The report also reveals that the Milligans claimed to have received phone calls from two of Rosenberg’s family members and that they were not going to testify. “...they had been intimidated...they were scared to testify.” the report reveals. The couple’s attorney. David Makled. stated his clients did not wish to pursue any type of witness intimidation charges “as they felt by doing so. they would only irri­ tate the Rosenberg family and they were scared of them.” McNeill said in his brief, however, that an investigative subpoena has been issued to compel evidence of obstruction of justice or witness intimidation. The Milligans arc set to appear for a prexam hearing on the charges Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County District Court. They arc free on $25,000 personal recogni­ zance bond. In other court business: • Ray McKay, 25, of Reno. Nevada, was sentenced to serve 2? months to 15 years in prison on his conviction of third degree criminal sexual conduct for raping a 13ycar-old girl who was passed out drunk at a party in August of 2001 in Hope Township. McKay was originally charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct but the charge was dismissed in ex­ change for his plea to the lesser charge. “This was an anal rape of a 13-year-old girl while she was passed out from alco­ hol,” said assistant prosecutor David Banis­ ter. *“Witncsses brought it to light. Her pants had been ribbed by a knife.” Defense attorney Frank Hillary said McKay understands that what he did was inappropriate but he doesn’t agree with “Mr. Banister’s portrayal.” “I really regret what I did,” said McKay. “I wish I could change the fact that it hap­ pened.” “Unfortunately, there is very little you can do,” said Fisher. “It’s beyond inappro­ priate, its animalistic. I’m sure you were drunk but its totally unacceptable in a civi­ lized society. The only reason I’m follow­ ing the recommendation is the practical dif­ ficulties in proving the case.” • Sara Lesher, 25, of Battle Creek, was ordered to spend 90 days in jail with the last 60 days suspended if she is successful on probation. Lesher pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a larceny for breaking into a car wash Aug. 24 in Yankee Springs Township with co­ defendant Michael Koch. Both arc ordered to pay $5,870 restitu­ tion. McNeill said Lesher was to have cooper­ ated with authorities by submitting to a polygraph test. He said she did not do so. “Your honor, my client was never asked to submit to a polygraph,” said attorney Frank Hillary. “Apparently, law enforcement is sup­ posed to hold Miss Lesher's hand.” said McNeill. McNeill, however, followed through with the plea agreement to request no more than 30 days in jail. Hillary said Lesher has nothing else to do with Koch. “She’s a mother, she’s working, and she’s got almost $5,000 restitution to pay,” said Hillary. “This is not something I’m ever going to do again.” • Jason Roberts. 21, was ordered lo serve one to four years in prison for violating probation on a conviction of failing to reg­ ister as a convicted sex offender. Roberts violated probation by failing to maintain an approved residence and failing o report to his probation officer. “He is cither homeless or has no direc­ tion in his life,” .iaid Chief Assistant Prose­ cutor Jeff Cruz. Defense attorney Michael McPhillips said Roberts became homeless in July of last year and that “given the nature of the offense. I don’t sec prison as warranted.” “This is your second conviction for fail­ ing to register.” said Fisher. “This is an im­ portant law because people have the right to know someone like you is living in their midst,” said Fisher. I POLICE r BERT: — ■' ' ........................ i Alcohol believed to be factor in crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - One person remains in serious condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with injuries suffered last Saturday morning. Oct. 12. when the vehicle he was riding in left westbound Davis Road and struck a tree. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Angela Solomon reported that Phillip H. Jacobson. 28. of Middleville was driving at about 12:40 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle, drove off the south side of the road and hit the tree. Jacobson was taken to Pennock Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while his passenger. Kyle P. Jacobson. 37. also of Middleville, was transported by Aeromed heli­ copter with extensive injuries. . Solomon reported that alcohol is believed to be a factor in the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation. Hastings woman airlifted after accident YANKEE SPRINGS - A Hastings woman is recovering from injures she suffered early Oct. 11 when she lost control of the 1991 Chevy Cavalier convertible she was driving south on M-37 at Shaw Lake Road, went off the west side of the road and rolled over. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department said speed and alcohol are be­ lieved to be factors in the cause of the 2:20 a.m. crash. The driver. Jennifer M. Elliott. 29. was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thornapplc Ambulance and was later transferred lo Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with exten­ sive injuries. Her passenger. Hcriberto Olvera. 29. of Hastings, was taken to Pennock Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. The accident remains under investigation. Car-motorcycle collision injures man BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A 33-ycar-old Hastings motorcyclist was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids Oct. 9 with skull and rib fractures when his 1991 Harley Davidson and a 1995 Oldsmobile collided on Charlton Park Road near Law­ rence Road at 6:35 p.m. Steven Bradley Vickery was wearing a helmet as he drove his bike north on Chariton Park Road on his way home from the Lacey store, according to sources. Just before his approach to the intersection with Lawrence Road, a northbound car in front of Vickery reportedly slowed to turn left causing Vickery to collided with the car. The car’s driver, Robert Wayne Taylor, 45, of Bellevue, was not hurt in the collision. Vickery was admitted to Spectrum Hospital, where he was treated until his release Sunday. No other information was released by the Michigan State Police. Alcohol was not a factor in the cause of the accident. Sex crime suspect to be extradited HASTINGS - A 52-ycar-old former cook at the Beijing Restaurant, on the lamb since his 1999 arrest for the alleged molestation of the 4-year-old child of a customer, has been captured in Missouri. After fleeing to Seattle and then to New York, Shulin Duan was captured Saturday by the Degrange Police Department in Degrange, Mo., said Det. Tom Pennock of the Hast­ ings City Police. “He was arraigned and was on bond when he absconded,” said Pennock. “On Sept. 23,1999, a bench warrant was issued for failure to appear for a pre-exam hearing.” Pennock was able to obtain a felony arrest warrant Oct. 1, 1999, for Duan for alleg­ edly absconding while on bond. “Since then, wc found he was in Seattle, Washington, and in New York,” said Pen­ nock. “We notified the FBI. They attempted to apprehend him, but he got away.” Pennock said he had no information about Duan’s whereabouts until Friday when the fugitive was arrested in Missouri. “We’re waiting to see if he waives extradition,” said Pennock. If Duan decides not to fight extradition back to Michigan, he will be returned to Hast­ ings to face charges. “If he does not waive extradition, there will be hearings in Missouri and here and we’ll have to get a Governor’s Warrant,” Pennock explained. Duan is sutpected of fondling the child as the child sat in a booth with Duan, the child’s mother and the child’s aunt on June 27,1999. “He (Duan) didn’t think they (the adults) were looking,” Pennock said. Woman charged with domestic violence HASTINGS - A 29-year-old Hastings woman was charged with one count of domes­ tic violence last week after she allegedly showed up at the apartment of her estranged husband and became angry when she saw another woman inside, according to the Hast­ ings City Police Department. Tina Marie Smith is accused of slapping the man in the face and striking him on the side of the head, police said. Smith was also charged with two counts of malicious destruction of property for al­ legedly causing damage to the man’s 1999 Mustang and his 2002 Envoy. Employee accused of embezzlement HASTINGS - A 25-year-old employee of Second Hand Comers was in court Thurs­ day to be sentenced on a felony conviction when Judge James Fisher learned that the man was also wanted for embezzling from his employers. Shaun Michael Smith has been charged with one count of embezzling stereo equip­ ment worth between $200 and $1,000. He was taken from the courtroom Thursday to the office of Magistrate Glen Staup for arraignment on the new charge. According to ihc Hastings Chy Police Department, Smith allegedly had been taking the equipment from the store since mid September, said Det. Tom Pennock. Quick change artists operating In area MIDDLEVILLE - A man and woman team suspected of acting as “quick change art­ ists” is being sought by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Deputies said the team entered the Middleville Marketplace Sept. 28 and left the store with $55.94 of the store’s money obtained by what Deputy Dave Dcmaagd described as “Aim flam.” ’Two black subjects entered the store to buy a few items,” Dcmaagd reported. “The female half of the suspect team used quick talk and confusion to obtain (the money) from the clerk while making change for the suspect’s higher denomination bills.” Dcmaagd said the deceit was discovered after the couple had left the store. The woman is described as six feet tall with a slightly heavy build, aged between 30 and 40, well dressed wearing glasses. The male is described as six feet, two inches tall, well dressed in a gray suit, muscu­ lar, aged in his 30s or 40s and wearing glasses. Police also received a report Oct. 10 of quick change artists operating in Nashville, where they are believed to have victimized the C-Storc and the South End Party Store. The Nashville duo. however, was described as a large, Hispanic male in his 30s and a “smaller, black male.” The two men were reportedly driving a maroon Mercury, older car. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 17,2002 - Page 19 Case now will go to trial Judge grants preliminary injuction against SBC Ameritech by .Shelly Suker Staff Writer Whether SBC Ameritech qualifies for wireless surcharge funds for equipment up­ grades to handle federally mandated global positioning of 911 cell phone callers was at the heart of a debate in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court Monday. “It’s not absolutel) clear that a company like SBC is entitled to reimbursement.” said Assistant Attorney General David Vogess. who represents the state subcommit­ tee that oversees the collection and distri­ bution of the $25 million fund. “It’s up to the judge lo interpret that statute.” The committee which oversees the fund, the Commercial Mobile Radio Services fund subcommittee of the Emergency Tele­ phone Service Committee (ETSC). was named as a defendant along with SBC Ameritech in a lawsuit filed by the Michi­ gan Communications Directors Association to obtain a judicial interpretation of Public Act 78 which established the funding mechanism. A preliminary injunction issued by Chief Trial Court Judge James Fisher Mondax prevents Ameritech from applying to the Michigan Public Service Commission for a proposed 10-ccnt per wireless call tariff on dispatch centers pending a Dec 16 trial over whether the company could instead use the state's CMRS fund to pay tor router upgrades. In handing down his ruling. Fisher stated that the dispatch centers "still have substan­ tial likelihood of prevailing on the merits” citing that “the potential harm to the public is the bottom line." “The public is going to pay one way or the other." Fisher said. “Obviously. I’m elated," said MCDA Chairman and Ionia County Central Dis­ patch Director Bill Charon about Fisher’s ruling. "1 believe the correct decision was made. I’m in total agreement with the judge's action.” Former state police sergeant bound over to circuit court “When he asked me why I hadn't given it to him. 1 decided to go look and sec why Staff Writer he wanted it.” she said. “I had the nanny go A retired Hastings state police sergeant get the box." could spend four years in prison if con­ Inside, she found Gabriel’s missing serv­ victed of stealing a $55 handgun turned in ice badge and state police identification. to him by the Hastings Mutual Insurance Gray testified that the Michigan Stale Company two years ago. Police Official Orders contain a code of Former Sgt. William Dennis Gabriel was conduct which stales that property in the bound over to appear in Barry County Cir­ custody of an employee of lhe department, cuit Court at 8:15 a.m. Thursday. Oct. 31, after investigators testified last Friday at a on or off duty, shall be secured, protected and disposed of and “shall not be converted preliminary examination. Witnesses included Del. Sgt. Terry Klotz for personal use unless the employee ob­ of the Hastings post, and Gabriel's ex-wife. tains proper permission." Valori. along with Thomas Dunn of Hast­ He also testified that property turned in ings Mutual Insurance Company and lead to the state police is to be secured in the investigator. Det. Gary Gray of the Metro property room and documented. North Post of the Michigan State Police Gray, a 25-year veteran with the Michi­ near Detroit. gan State Police, also testified that Gabriel Gabriel’s attorney. Fred Gibson of Clin­ admitted in an interview to taking the gun. ton Township, tried to prevent the bindover “Was he aware this was totally against by proving that the gun found by Valori the rules?" Boyd asked Gray, who replied. Gabriel in a Michigan State Police evi­ “Yes he was. He was well aware of that. He dence bag in her Rochester garage was not acknowlcged he was at the post, working the same gun turned in to the Hastings post the desk when he received the gun from for destruction. Hastings Mutual Insurance.” Judge Gary Holman agreed that no evi­ Gabriel also positively identified the gun dence proves the gun is one in the same but found by Valori as the gun he took home because it matches the description of the from the post. Gray testified. gun turned in by Hastings Mutual, “it is probable." he *• probable cause there was stealing of a he’d kept it when it was turned in.” Gray handgun from the Michigan Stale Police.” See SERGEANT, page 20 Dunn had testified that the gun originated from the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Department which had recovered the Hop­ kins and Allen Arms five-shot revolver from a previous theft reported in 1989. SUN.. OCT. 20n • 2-4 PM “The gun was taken to their office,” Ou v j- south of Hastings City limits to East Dunn testified. Civer 03 •; sputh on star school re After the gun was given to insurance ad­ 2747 STAR SCHOOL RD. • HASTINGS juster Diane Laddy on Jan. 27, 2000, Dunn made a photocopy of the gun which he said did not contain a noticeable serial number. “It had no collector's value or monetary value to salvage, so I took it to the Hastings State Police post for destruction," Dunn said, adding that the gun had allegedly been reported stolen in July 1989. “The only other gun I’ve ever turned in did have value.” he said. “As an insurance company, we paid for it (as a claim lo the former owner.) If it did have value. I’d of­ fer it for sale to any trooper that might want it for a reasonable price." Klotz testified that when he was con­ tacted by Gray about the gun found by Val­ ori Gabriel, he checked the computerized report system and could find no record of Gabriel receiving a handgun for destruction on April 17.2000. He testified Gabriel worked 10 hours TMK-314 - Hastings Charter Twp. and that day and that Gabriel was the only per­ Schools ■ Outstanding remodeled and son working who was responsible for the expanded 2550 sq. ft above grade 2 story. 6 property room at the Hastings Post of the bedroom. 2 balh farmhome, cathedral family Michigan Stale Police. room, ceramic kitchen. MFL. and all Valori Gabriel testified she was going entrys'exits. hardwood floor den and formal through a divorce from Bill Gabriel when dining, central air and appliances. 28x70 pole she found the gun. bam with 3 phase electrical, insulated and “So I called my attorney and asked them heated workshop, huge restorable hip roof bam. paved drive. Al on 17+/- rolling acres what I should do.” she said. “1 found il un­ with private pond frontage. der a work bench in the garage and it was Ml divide$249,000 in an evidence hag. Il was with a knife." Call now for your private showing.________ Valori Gabriel testified that she had been married to Gabriel for 19 years prior to the divorce. “He made threats on me is what had me concerned and he had said that he would not let me get in lhe way of him and his children.” she said. Also found at the Gabriel home was a badge hv had reported lost or stolen on Sept. 17. 2000. along with uniforms, gas masks, riot batons, footwear and several other items of police property. Gibson objected to the other property be­ ing discussed at the hearing because Gab­ TMC-156 ■ Hastings Heights rid Schools riel was not charged with taking anything Wei kept 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 bat; ranch home other than the gun. located in quiet neighborhood. Fireplace, wood But Assistant Attorney General Thomas floors, new kitchen and lull basement. Close to Boyd said the fact that other items alleg­ Tangle Town and Bob King Park. Great house edly taken by Gabriel against Michigan for your family |ust starting out. Stale Police rules shows “a pattern of tak­ Rrst 799,900 buys ft. ing items from the Michigan State Police and concealing them at his home." “This is not an isolated incident." Boyd said. Valori Gabriel testified that when she ex­ changed her three children with her ex-hus­ band. he “was persistent in getting his jew­ elry box." by Shelly Suber OPEN HOUSE Emergency dispatch centers say a tariff w ill unnecessarily stress their county budg­ ets. The Michigan Communications Direc­ tor s Association maintains that Ameritech could use the CMRS fund established through the 52-cent monthly surcharge paid by cellular telephone customers. The surcharge funds arc collected by the wireless companies and arc turned over to the Michigan Department of Treasury to be divided among various interests including the CMRS fund which receives .25-ccnts from every surcharge paid by wireless cus­ tomers. The surcharge generates nearly Si mil­ lion per month for the CMRS fund and as of Monday, amounted to more than $25 million, according lo MCDA Attorney Doug VanEsscn. “It’s a fund that virtually no one has drawn from." said VanEsscn. Ameritech has never applied to an Emer­ gency Telephone Service Commission sub­ committee for the S3 million reimburse­ ment for equipment upgrades because the company claims it is not eligible under the state's definition of a Commercial Mobile Radio Service, said Defense Attorney Jo­ seph Tocco. ‘ Michigan Bell doesn't provide mobile service." said Tocco. “It’s not licensed by lhe FCC lo do so. They’re asking you to lift out ’radio service’ to allow any service to recover from the fund." “Why don't you apply and see what kind of a response you get?” the judged asked Tocco. “I’m ineligible." said Tocco. Fisher said that although he is ordering the preliminary injunction, he is not prohib­ iting Ameritech from applying lo the ETSC for reimbursement. “I’m not ordering Michigan Bell lo seek reimbursement,” he said. “I doesn’t matter to me w hat they do.” Barry County Central Dispatch Director Charles Nystrom, a founder of the Michi­ gan Communications Directors Association and a member of the ETSC, said the law­ suit was filed in Barry County to obtain a swift interpretation of the statute. If a tariff were imposed, i ’ystrom said Barry County could incur an additional $250 to $500 annual cost to handle the emergency wireless calls while dispatch centers statewide would have to pony up hundreds of thousands of dollars. Of the 12,000 calls his department han­ dles annually, about 25 percent originate from cellular telephones. However, in the betroil area, a .10-ccnt tariff could cost dispatch centers an addi­ tional $17,000 annually. NEW LISTING QUALITY CASTLE NEW LISTING TMV-559-Maple Grove Twp., Sec. 28, Maple Valley Schools * Rofimg building sites with features. Health Dept, approved primary and reserve septic sites. Seller to State Certify Stake Survey, county and state driveway per­ mit land divide to county/state approval. 66 Highway and Cloverdale Road frontages. Parcel A M-66,37+/- acres w/13+A ac. woods, pond &1 split$124,960 Parcel B M-66.31+/- acres w/2 splits by right $100,700 Parcel C M-66,2.6+/- acre building site $21,000 Parcel D M-66., 2.6+/- acre building site $21,000 Parcel E M-66 & Cloverdale Rd.. 2.9+/- acre building site$21,000 p,r“' ste, trees, pond.533,600 “There is millions of dollars in this state fee fund available for the phone compa­ nies' use and burdening the publicK funded 911 centers with a per call charge makes no sense. Nystrom said in a press release. “Particularly given the current funding problems of government." The issue arose after the Federal Com­ munications Commission passed a mandate that wireless 9ll calls include a call-back number and the location of lhe caller, a service provided with wireline or landline calls, according to court documents. The FCC order is to be implemented in two phases. In Phase I. wireless carriers were required lo relay a wireless caller's numbri ai"d location of the cell tower to the designated dispatch center. in Phase II. to be implemented by Oct. I. 2001 (now extended), wireless carriers were required to provide Phase I informa­ tion as well as the location of the w ireless caller by latitude and longitude within a ra­ dius of 125 meters. Friendly firefighter Central Elementary first-graders took a tour last week of the Fire Department during the observance of Fire Prevention Week. Students watched a video and had demonstrations by fire department personnel. The children here are getting a close-up look at what firefighters wear. LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions ol a certain Mortgage made by FRANK A. HEACOCK II to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings, Michi­ gan. as Mortgagee dated DECEMBER 10. 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of Michigan. on January 25. 2002 in Document No. 107348 and rerecorded February 20.2002, Doc­ ument No 1075196, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ot this notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of Seventy Eight Thousand sixty eight and 27/100 ($78,068.27) Dollars, and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereo* as may be necessary, at public auction, to tt»e high­ est bidder at the East door of the County Court­ house m the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of totouxg the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thurs­ day. October 17. 2002. at 1:00 o'clock in the af­ ternoon of said day, and said premises w* be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs. Attorney s fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of sa*d sale; which premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wrt: A parcel ol land in the Northwest 1/4 of the North­ east 1/4 of Section 27. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the intersec­ tion of tho North line of said section 27 with the centerline of highway M-43. thence West 220 feet along the section line; thence due South 300 feet; thence East parallel with North section line 220 feet, more or less to centertne of said highway M-43. thence north along centerline 300 feet tc place of beginning. Rutland Township. Barn County, Michigan. Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is six (6) months. The period ot redemption will bo six (6) months from the date of sale Dated: Sept. 16. 2002 LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR A BYINGTON Attorneys for National Bank of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS a Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee By: ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L. Harvath. husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23.1998 and recorded February 4. 1998 in instrument No 1007230. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers A Traders Trust Company. One M A T Plaza Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399. Trustee for Secuntizabon Series 1998-1. Agreement dated 03-01-98 by assignment which was submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Regtstar of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four and 62/100 Dollars ($60,784.62) including interest at the rate of 10.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at toe Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on November 21.2002 The premises are located in toe Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in toe Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sectton 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, which commences at toe intersection of the North line of said Section 13 with toe center­ line of Gurd Fk»d lor a ptace of banning; thence South along the centerline of Gurd Road 250 Feet; thence West 550 Feet; thence North 250 Feet, thence East 550 Feet to toe ptace of begin­ ning. The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless Hie property is determined abandoned in accordance wrth MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with toe borrower Dated: October 17. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers A Traders Trust Company. One M A T Ptaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399. Trustee for Securitization Senes 1998-1. Agreement dated 03-01-98. As Assignee P.O. 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October 17. 2002 COURT NEWS POLICE BEAT: | Man on drinking binge crashes into cars ...continued • Tammy Poslcma. 36. of Hastings, was ordered to serve 10 months in jail with credit for two days served on her convic­ tion of third offense drunk driving which occurred March 15 on Green Street in Hast­ ings. She was also ordered to spend three years on probation. One count of driving under the influence with an occupant aged 16 or younger and one count of having open intoxicants, habitual offender, were dismissed in exchange for her guilty plea. Postema was ordered lo pay SI.(XX) court costs, a SI50 forensic fund fee and a $200 drug court fee. • Gary Conley. 30. of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to serve one year in jail with credit for 103 days served and three years proba­ tion on his conviction of third offense drunk driving which occurred March 21 in Barry Township. V SERGEANT, cont. from page 19 HASTINGS - A 37-year-old Hastings man who told police he’d been on a seven day drinking binge." which included a one-half gallon of whiskey on Oct K. was arrested for drunk driving after he smashed his car into two other vehicles at Pennock Hospital Die man said he drove himself to the hospital and that he knew he hit a car prior to parking. The man registered a 26-pc'ccnl bodily alcohol content before being lodged in the Barry County Jail on suspicion of drunk driving. He had not been arraigned as of press lime Wednesday Weekend fire heavily damages house BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - The cause of a fire which caused $40,000 damage to an $80,000 Whitney Road home Oct. 12 is still undetermined, according to the Hastings BIRCH Fire Department. Firefighters were called to the home at 9:12 p.m. and arrived lo find the bednxim area of the double-wide modular home on fire. "We think it started next lo a waterbed. next to an interior wall." said a spokesperson. "But the cause is undetermined." Occupant John Gaskill was not hurt and it is not known whether house, owned by Teresas Kurr. of Hastings, or the contents were insured. Firefighters said there was no working smoke detector in the house. testified. “He told me he thought he’d thrown it away." Gray testified that the other police equip­ ment tound at Gabriel’s home was “an ex­ orbitant amount of department equipment. "You’re making an awful big deal about this equipment, said Gibson. What crime did he commit?" "Crime?" responded Gray. I don’t be­ lieve there was a crime, but ethically, it's not proper, no." Gibson pointed out that the Attorney General has chosen not to prosecute Gab­ riel tor allegedly taking the police equip­ ment. "What is it called when you wrongfully retain equipment that belongs to your em­ ployer?" the assistant attorney general asked Gra\. "Misappropriate?" said Gray. ’What else?” asked Boyd. "Stealing?" Gray responded, to which Boyd asked. 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Thu & Fn nW 6 Saturday unN 2 Ryan Madden. Sales Call (616) 948-8000 Today 97 GMC YUKON GT EXT VAN. 4 DOOR. LEATHER. DUAL AM?. ! LEATHER. LOADED. SHARP' Don Gentry, Sales Mgr 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE 5-3 V-8. SLE PKG. CD. LOADED! $299mONTH Eric Dreisboch, President ‘26,888 22,888 $ 99 CHEVY 1500 EXT CAB 4X4 LT W/LEATHER. 5 3 V-8 ONE OWNER. SHARP *19,995 98 BUICK REGAL LEATHER MOONROOF. LOADED' ONLY *10,995 $ 97 SONOMA HIGH RIDER 4X4 X-CAB V-6. NEW RUBBER ‘239mo~™ | idea what Sgt. Gabriel had. did you? Or Sgt. Klotz? Or Trooper Budgy here?" "No." Gray replied. Boyd would not answer questions other than to say that Gabriel was charged with a felony because the gun is worth more than Gabriel, who worked in Hastings for two years and retired in 2000 after 21 years the Michigan State Police, remains tree on a $15,000 personal recognizance bond. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Michael L Secord and Shirley Secord husband and wife (Original Mortgagors) lo Mortgage Electronic Reparation System Inc . solely as nominee for Lenoer. America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee dated February 11.2002. and record­ ed on February 22. 2002 in Liber Instrument No. 1075368 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum o» ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($105,378.27). including interest at 8.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Ml at 1 00 p m . on October 31.2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry Cocn»y. Michigan, and are That part of the Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section, thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 911 73 feet along the West hne of said Section to the place of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds East 407.73 feet along said West Ime. thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 04 seconds East 1317.38 feet along the North hne of said Southwest 1'4. Southwest 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes 56 seconds East 248 64 feet along the East line of said Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 657.66 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 03 seconds West 158.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 54 seconds West 660 00 feet to the place of beginning Subject to highway right of way tor Sotoman Road. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Dated Septentoer 19 2002 FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200226391 Mustangs (10/17) Notice of Foreclosure Sale THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Vendevtile Jr., of 12320 M-89 Hwy. Plainwell. Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Citizens Credit Union, of 435 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo. Ml 49007. Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of July. 1998. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed for the County of Barry and State ot Michigan on the 30th day ol July. 1998. at document no. 1015803 of Barry County Records on Pages 1-5 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, at the date of this notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of $13298 39 And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. there­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute ol the State of Michigan in sucn case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday. October 31. 2002 at 1:00 p.m. local time, said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest b-dder or bidders for cash at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, that being in the place where the Circuit Court for the County ol Barry is held. ot the premises described m said mortgage, v so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.50% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest m the premises, which said premises are described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56’ EAST 876 64 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33’ EAST 1109 94 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 EAST 226.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33’ EAST 298 74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTHWEST­ ERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE 266 12 FEET ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1969 86 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING NORTH 58 DEGREES 44'30’ WEST 265 93 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 915 00 FEET EASTERLY OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE AS MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTH 33' WEST 161 0C FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty days from the date of such sale. By: Gordon C Miller P28470 Attorney for Mortgagee DRAFTED BY: Gordon C Mdler Early. Lennon. Crocker & Bartosiewicz. P.L.C. 900 Comenca Building Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269)381-8844 Dated Septembe. 26. 2002 (10/24) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-10-24.pdf 1ba79da6e65637ad5f12ba93409b69ca PDF Text Text Rutland trustees decline pay hikes Silly season sparks plethora of letters Vikings shooting for playoff spot See Story on Page 2 See Opinions Pages 4 and 5 See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since "i:c libraki Hastings *SANNER Thursday. October 24,2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 43 l-HEWS 1 Lake 0 Police Chief resigns BRIEFS Parent-teacher conferences set Hastings Area Schools will have parent-teacher conferences Wednes­ day and Thursday, Nov. 6 and 7. Stu­ dents will attend school in the morn­ ing on Nov. 6, 7 and 8, with confer­ ences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of Nov. 6 and 7. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for tbe middle school and high school is Wednesday, Nov. 6, and Thursday. Nov. 7. from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 prn. High school conferences will be conducted in "he gymnasium of the high school. Parents may attend at their convenience. Middle School con­ ferences, however, will be conducted in various locations throughout the building. Parents are encouraged to partici­ pate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. Ad­ ministrators and counselors also will be available to talk to parents at the conferences. Candidate forum slated for Oct. 25 With the Nov. 5 general election ap­ proaching. there will be another candi­ date forum in this area this month. The next First Friday session, scheduled for noon Friday, Oct. 25, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. will feature the two principal candidates 87th District State Repre­ sentative. incumbent Republican 87th District Stale Representative Gary Newell and Democratic challenger Rebecca Lukasiewicz. The 67th Dis­ trict includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. The First Friday series will resume at its usual time and place on the rust Friday of next month, Nov. 1. Those attending the forum are wel­ come to bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Parent workshop series continues It’s not too late to enroll in a sixsession parenting workshop being held Monday evenings at Delton Kellogg Middle School. The first session began Monday, Oct. 21, but parents and caregivers may join the second week of tbe work­ shop (Monday. Oct. 28) and complete tbe remaining sessions. The cost is $20 per person and $30 per couple, payable at the first session attended. Scholarships are available by calling (269) 385-2871, extension 453. The workshop, called “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent,” is being held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the DKMS Media Center. In the sessions a video and work­ book will help parents of young chil­ dren through middle school age under­ stand the practical techniques and skills introduced in this program from <he Qinc/Fay Institute. Step-by-step guidance gives helpful instruction to the love and logic formula. The con­ cepts of shared control and shared thinking, as well as establishing con­ sequences with empathy, are explored. To register, call (269) 623-9240. More MEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE SC by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Kindergarten lessons passed on in play A play based on books written by Robert Fulghum. including the bestseller "All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," will be presented by Delton Kellogg High School students Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. Tickets. $4 per person, are available from cast members, at the high school office, or at the door. The play, written by Ernest Zulia with music and lyrics by David Caldwell, is a play with connected scenes containing some music, director Janet Tower said. "It's a story-telling play, not the traditional plot-driven play." In the scene pictured, principal cast members practice a scene from the play. From left are Katie Parmenter. Ashley Lybrink, Jen Glenn, Bethany Jones. Jessie Johncock, Elliot Goy. Rachel Hofmann. Langdon Tower and Simon Tower. * * ' wft Overall rate is a hair higher County general operations tax rate left unchanged by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A slight increase in the overall 2002 Barry County millage rate has been set by the County Board of Commissioners. A millage rate of 6.9465 mills, up from last year’s 6.9358 mills, was approved Tuesday. The increase of 0.0107 mill is for the County Central Dispalch/E-911. The overall rate includes 4.8937 mills for general county operations. “The county is operating the same as it has been the last three to four years.” County Equalization Director Karen Scar­ brough said during a recess at the County Board meeting. “The county could have opted to levy its maximum of 5.6628 mills for general operations.” The other millage rates in the 6.9465 mills include 0.2359 mil) for Charlton Park operations, 0.2359 mill for the Commission on Aging (COA), 0.7500 for Central Dispatch/E-911 and 0.8310 mill for Thornap­ ple Manor. “The only one that has increased is 911. They chose to levy 0.7500 rather than 0.72(51) they levied last year, but if they wanted to, they could levy up to their maxi­ mum (0.9646). which they did not do.” Scarbrough said. The millage rates for Charlton Park, COA and Thomapplc Manor arc slightly lower because of state law reductions. Last year, Charlton Park and the COA both lev­ ied 0.2385 and Thomapplc Manor. 0.8400. Only one person spoke during the truth in taxation public hearing held before the County Board set the millage rates. “I would just hope that commissioners would not vote to increase our property taxes,” said Mike Boles of Assyria Town­ ship During the public hearing Scarbrough explained truth in taxation and the Headlec Tax Limitation Amendment, which will al­ low the county to receive more than $400,000 in additional revenue next year. Up to the rate of inflation. Headlee permits the county to levy against new construction and the sale of existing homes from which the former valuation caps have been re­ moved. etc. The inflation rate this year is 32 percent, she said. In other business, the County Board: • Held a public hearing at which no one from the public spoke regarding the coun­ ty’s application for $375,000 from the state of Michigan's HOME Fund Program. The funds would continue the county's program to upgrade homes for low and moderate in­ come households. Commissioners voted to continue to have Barth & Associates of Clarksville administer the program if fund­ ing is granted. In the past, the county has applied for rehabilitation housing funds through the state’s Community Develop­ ment Block Grant program, but Cheryl Barth told the board that the state had re­ structured some of its programs. Barth said the rehabilitation funding had previously been geared to counties, but now the state is letting cities apply and Barry may only get about $250,000. “...This program has improved the qual­ ity of lives for many persons in our county, as well as provide jobs and income to local contractors and suppliers. The program has had a continued ‘domino’ effect on the county in that the neighbor of the house­ hold assisted will often times call us for as­ sistance or employ the contractor who is working on the county project,” Barth said in a letter to commissioners. • Awarded contracts to more than 20 firms totaling $1,049,447.87 for phase three of construction work on the new Barry-Eaton District Health Department. The contract awards were recommended by the county’s construction/projcct manager David J. Bcckcring of Beckering Advisor Inc. The work includes electrical, plumb­ ing. concrete floors, masonry, roofing, dry­ wall, painting, millwork, and others. “I would just hope that commissioners would not vote to increase our property taxes". -Mike Boles «f Assyria Township Among the local bid winners arc James Pe­ terson Builder, hired for “rough carpentry” and Barry County Lumber, wood trusses. • Set a public hearing for 10 a.m. Tues­ day. Nov. 26 in the County Board room re­ garding the proposed annexation of three contiguous Thomapplc Township proper­ ties to the village of Middleville. The Middleville Village Council wants to annex the properties of Lawrence G. and Ellen Bailey at 940 Arlington St.. Christo­ pher S. and Jancl Brooker. 936 A-lington St., and William Gavin-Gavin Chevrolet. 4600 North M-37 Highway. See COUNTY, page 2 Embattled Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw resigned Monday afternoon. Oct. 21. before the Village Council’s scheduled meeting that evening. Shaw has been charged with one count of misdemeanor illegal entry (without own­ er’s permission) in an alleged July 19 inci­ dent involving a home in Woodland. He entered a “not guilty” plea in Barry County District Court Sept. 25. The pretrial hearing has been delayed while Shaw is seeking le­ gal counsel. His letter of resignation slated, “As of this date (Oct. 21), I am tendering my res­ ignation as chief of police for the Village of Lake Odessa. I feel it would be in my best interest to pursue other employment oppor­ tunities.” At Monday night's council meeting he was on the agenda under “Executive ses­ sion to consider dismissal, suspension or disciplining of a village employee.” At the star, of the meeting. Village Presi­ dent Randy Klein announced the resigna­ tion, making the agenda item a moot point. Shaw was suspended on administrative leave Sept. 16 without pay. The suspension refers to actions and statements toward the Ionia County Prosecutor and the village in connection with Police Officer Christian Hanson. Hanson filed a “whistle blower suit” this summer, claiming he was wrongfully dis­ missed by Shaw after he (Hanson) wrote an 11-page letter to the village council accus­ ing Shaw of many actions, including drink­ ing and driving, fighting and filing false in­ house complaints against him. Hanson has since been reinstated on the force On Tuesday (Oct. 22), Ionia Prosecuting Attorney Gail Benda said Shaw appeared in her office in September, asking her how -s John Shaw she would proceed with the points in the lawsuit. She said he then reported to her some information in the case which she found to be inaccurate. She said the judi­ cial system relics on the accurate reporting of the law officers. Village Manager Bill Yost would not comment, saying with Shaw’s resignation, the issue is closed. Shaw had been on the Lake Odessa po­ lice force since August 1993. He had been chief since 1996. At Monday’s council meeting, the trus­ tees voted to have a workshop meeting at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the Page Building to discuss the future of the police force in the village. The public is invited to voice opin­ ions. National Bank merger will be official Nov. 15 Bank customers across southwestern Michigan and northwestern Indiana arc now seeing a new name and logo that will become official Nov. 15, when the National Bank of Hastings is consolidated with Bright National Bank of Flora. Ind., and Sand Ridge Bank of Highland, Ind. The combined entity will operate as Sand Ridge Bank. Associates of the three banks have been working toward their merger since January of 2001. Their consolidation and data-proccssing conversion will be completed offi­ cially on Friday. Nov. 15. With headquar­ ters in Highland, the new $833 million re­ gional bank will serve 69.000 customers from 15 locations across six counties in In­ diana and Michigan. When the conversion is completed, cus­ tomers will benefit from increased accessi­ bility. with ATMs available in all six coun­ ties the bank will serve as well as expanded product offerings, including free online banking and online bill payment. Customers of the merging banks arc cur­ rently receiving direct mail packets of in­ formation with details about how the con­ solidation may affect their accounts “Though our name will be new to cus­ tomers in Hastings and the surrounding communities, customers can expect to con­ tinue conducting their transactions with the same employees they have developed rela­ tionships with over the years." said David Harvey, president and chief executive offi cer of Sand Ridge Bank. "We remain fo­ cused on maintaining and enhancing those one-to-one relationships." After the merger. Bruce Hunt, who is currently president and chief executive offi­ cer of National Bank of Hastings, will Bruce Hunt serve as chief operating officer for the southwestern Michigan area of Sand Ridge Bank DONTFORGET! OCTOBER 27. 2002 - 2:00 AA �Pag® 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 NEWS BRIEFS cont. Flu shot clinics will continue The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold flu shot clinics Thursdays al the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall in Hastings from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Other area clinics are as follows: • Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove St.. Delton, Thursday. Oct. 31. 9:30 to 11 a.m. • Plumbs Supermarket. 902 W. State St.. Hastings. Wednesday. Nov. 13. from 9 to 11 a.m. Flu shots will be $15 and pneumo­ nia shots arc $25. Medicare B and Medicaid cards will be accepted. For more information please call 616-(269)-945-9516. extension 6. then press 2. Jaycees planning Masquerade Ball The Hastings Jaycees will hold a Masquerade Ball for people 21 and older Saturday evening. Oct. 26. at the Hastings Country Club. The event begins with a cocktail time (cash bar) from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a catered dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and dancing and enter­ tainment from 8 to midnight. Dance music will be provided by Sound Ex­ press. Decorations will evolve around a Halloween theme. All proceeds, after expenses, will be used to fund Jaycees’ community pro­ jects and activities. Tickets for the event arc $25 per person in advance and $30 per person at the door. Advance tickets are avail­ able at Thomas A. Davis Jeweler in Hastings or by calling the shop at 948­ 9884; or by contacting Tammy Pool. 517-852-2096 or Stacie Reynolds. 945-4394. Ticketholders also will have a chance to win several "big prizes." in­ cluding a men’s or women’s Seiko watch, as well as door prizes that have been donated by 23 businesses. ‘All Hallows Eve’ will be Saturday Historical Charlton Park will have . its annual "All H*Uow»&.£ celebra­ tion from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Children ages 12 and under are in­ vited to participate in the many activi­ ties. which will include costume con­ tests and a parade, trick or treating in the village, hayridcs, a jack-o-lantern contest, popcorn balls, doughnuts, ci­ der and storytelling. Tickets arc available at the door. Admission is $3 at the gate. Call 945­ 3775 for more information. GFWC scholarship deadline is Nov. 15 Nov. 15 is the deadline to apply for a $500 visual arts or nursing scholar­ ship through the General Federation of Women’s Gubs (GFWC)-Hastings. Barry County residents of ail ages may apply for a scholarship if inter­ ested in the fields of profes sional nursing or visual arts, said Nan But­ ton, chairwoman of the scholarship program for the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Cub. Two letters of rccommen dation from such persons as a teacher, school counselor or someone in the art and nursing fields are required with the ap­ plication form. A GFWC-Hastings Women's Cub member will interview scholarship applicants in person or by phone. The scholarships arc renewable each year, but the applicants have to re-apply to be considered. Those interested in obtaining a scholarship application form may call Nan Button at 616-948-2917. Holiday grief workshop set Barry Community Hospice will of­ fer a fivc-wcek grief workshop "Get­ ting Through the Holidays" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 12. at the hospice office. 450 Meadow Run. "Getting Through the Holidays” is an educational grief workshop de­ signed to help the bereaved anticipate, navigate and cope with the upcoming holiday season after the loss of a loved one. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the pro­ gram. Those who want to register or ob­ tain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bcrcavment Department at 948-8452 or 1-800-254-5939. State Rep. hopefuls to debate on radio Democrat Rebecca Lukasewicz and incumbent Republican Gary Newell have a taped debate on WION radio of Ionia that is supposed to be aired at 10 a.m. Friday. Oct. 25. Lukasewicz is challenging Newell for the 87th District State Representa­ tive’s scat, which covers all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County, the election will be Nov. 5. The two will appear live for a de­ bate at noon Oct. 25 at the First Friday session in Hastings. Habitat dinner slated for Friday A Swiss steak and chicken dinner Friday afternoon and evening, pre­ pared by volunteers of the county’s Habitat for Humanity affiliate will continue its mission of helping low in­ come families have better housing. The fund-raising dinner is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. (The time is 30 minutes earlier than previous dinners). A free-will donation will be ac­ cepted for the meal, which will in­ clude the two meats, mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, salad, beverages and homemade desserts. Proceeds from the event will help the ‘people helping people* organiza­ tion to build another home for a local family in need of decent housing. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. Volunteers work in part­ nership with low income families to build simple, decent homes that are sold at cost and without interest to the fami lies. Payments received from Habitat homeowners are recycled to build more houses. Barry’s Habitat is nearly ready to celebrate the dedication of two more houses. Dedication for the home nearly completed on Barber Road is Nov. 3 and Nov. 17 for a Habitat home on East Marshall Street in Hast­ ings built by Thomapplc Valley Church members. For more informalion about-Habitat or to be a volunteer, please call 269­ 948-9939 or you can speak to a Habi­ tat volunteer at Friday’s dinner. Turkey Trot to aid community center A “Turkey Trot" 5K Fun Run/Fitness Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sat­ urday. Nov. 16, at Hastings High School. The “Turkey Trot" is being con­ ducted as a promotional activity for the new Community Education and Recreation Center. The 5K course will begin at the high school and take runners/walkers through nearby city streets. Every runncr/walkcr will receive a bag with gifts. Participants who regis­ ter and stay for post-run festivities will be eligible for prizes in a special draawing. Other activities such as face painting for younger children will also be offered. Entree fee for the "Turkey Trot" is $10 per participant or $20 for a family with multiple entries. Registration forms arc available in all Hastings Area School System offices or by con­ tacting 948-4400. Rutland approves budget; trustees decline pay raises by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Trustees in Rutland Township voluntar­ ily turned down a recommended pay raise of from $70 to $J00 per meeting when they approved the 2003 budget last week. “As far as I’m concerned. I’m willing ’o stay al the same wage we have been gel­ ling. ’ said Trustee Gary Rogers. “1 don’t warn one either." said trustee Brenda Bellmore, with Joe Lyons adding, me neither. We got one last year, didn't we?" The raise was among three pay increases for village officers recommended by Super­ visor Roger Vilmont. who did not include himself in his wage increase proposal. "Quite frankly. I think you folks deserve it.” said Vilmont. “We arc way on the low end of what trustees make." Vilmont submitted a comparison of Rut­ land wages to Thornapple and Prairieville townships, showing trustees earning $70. $95 and $85 per meeting, respectively. He also recommended a $3,000 wage in­ crease for Township Clerk Robyn McKenna, from $22,000 to $25,000. which was approved by the board. The board also approved a pay raise for Township Treasurer Sandra Greenfield, from $17,000 to $21,000. The clerks in Thomapplc and Prairieville COUNTY (from page I) The village is preparing plans to install sewer services along Arlington Court in front of the three properties, which will then also have access to sewer services. Another reason for the proposed annexa­ tion is the three properties "proximity to the village allows it to enjoy direct and indirect benefits of other village services (for exam­ ple. plowing, salting aid maintaining Ar­ lington Court; providing police protection to adjacent properties).’’ Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck said in a letter to the owners. In addition, "the village seeks to incorpo­ rate ‘enclave’ properties (those surrounded or nearly surrounded by the village on all sides) that receive services without paying village taxes," he wd.^ • Kc-appointcd Dr. y. Harry Adrounie of Hastings to a three ytar term on the Barry Family Independence Agency Board. • Honored formpr Hastings Charter Township Supcrvisoj' Richard Thomas for his years of “dedicated" service as a mem­ ber of the County Solid Waste Planning Committee and the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. He is retiring from those two committees. A resolution was presented to him by Commissioner Ken Neil, chairman of the County Board’s Pcrsonnel/Human Services Committee. • Adopted the 2002 apportionment re­ port, which directs the spread of taxes in terms of millage rates in all the governmen­ tal units and school districts in the county, according to the 2002 countywide taxable valuations totaling $1,335 billion. • Accepted the low bid of $8,452 from Macomber & Millwright Service Inc. of Dutton to replace the railings for three stairways at the courthouse. • Agreed to spend $2,000 from the Building Rehabilitation Fund to enclose the dumpster at the new Friend of the Court building. • Gave the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce permission to use the court­ house lawn as a place to sell potted trees for the upcoming Christmas Festival. townships earn $26.(XX) and $19,500. in that order, while the treasurers in those two townships earn $26,000 and $20,000 re­ spectively. Vilmont’s pay will remain the same, at $20,000. Assessor Dennis McKelvey also will maintain his current salary of $33,000. according to the proposed budget. The Jan.l. 2003. budget reflects an an­ ticipated revenue total of $461,910. com­ bined with a $198,697 fund balance for a total budget of $660,607. Expenditures are expected to total $660,608. said Clerk Robyn McKenna. Compared to last year's budgeted ex­ penses of $566,300. McKenna said planned road projects account for much of the in­ crease in anticipated expenses. In addition, the township has $571,221 invested in five accounts and two certifi­ cates of deposit at the National Bank of Hastings, the State Bank of Caledonia. By­ ron Center State Bank and MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank. Greenfield reported to the board Oct . 9. The township expects to receive $75,810 in property taxes. $2,000 in penalties and interest on taxes and $32,000 on building permits. $7,000 more than last year’s budg­ eted amount. The township also expects to receive $302,000 in state revenue sharing funds. $7,000 more than last year. $700 in land di­ vision fees. $200 less than last year, and $17,000 in administration fee charges. $3,000 less than last year. Other revenues expected arc $14,(XX) in interest payments and $3,000 from the ca­ ble television franchise. The board expects to spend $72,000 on governing body expenses next year. $6,200 more than last year, while the chief execu­ tive fund is expected to remain the same at $21,600. Part-time Zoning Administrator Jim Carr's salary will increase from $ 15.000 to $18,000. while the board plans to spend $20,000 on township hall construction. $30,000 less than last year, but $10,000 on rcpairs and maintenance, which is $7,000 more than last year. The part-time sheriff’s deputy contract is expected to cost $34,400 for 20 hours per week of patrols, up from $20,000 last year due to the expire.ion of grant funding. Engineering services budgeted at $20,000 last year arc expected to reduce by half next year while the board expects to spend $60,000 on a line item called "pro­ fessional services." which was budgeted at $24,000 last year. McKenna said the professional services line item generally covers planning, which next year will include an additional $25,000 to $26,000 for master plan revi­ sions. Attorney fees alone arc expected to cost $28,000 next year, $10,000 more than budgeted in 2002. The 1.5-mill fire millage is expected to generate $140,107 next year, up from $126,900 last year, while the board expects to pay $130,000 for fire protection services. And. the 1.5655 library millage is ex­ pected to levy $146,225 to pay for library services, up slightly from last year. The sewer services fund is expected to drop from $20,000 to $12,000 next year. The fund was used this year to fund a $7,000 engineering study for the proposed sewer main extension from the Gty of Hastings to the Wal-Mart property at Heath Road and M-43. The weed control special assessment levy is expected to generate $33,000, $7,710 less than last year while weed con­ trol costs arc expected to total about $35,000 Jn other recent township business, the board: • Heard a report from Vilmont that a real estate company representing an unnamed party offered the township $900,000 for property on M-37 and Cook Road. Vilmont said he felt there were no advantages to the township to sign the agreement, which did not state the proposed use for the property. The township agreed to lake no action and let the offer expire. • Approved the first reading of an ordi­ nance amending articles of the zoning ordi­ nance to preserve the rural character of ag­ ricultural buildings in Rutland Charter Township. The special use zoning ordinance amend­ ment will allow storage within agricultural buildings as a means of earning income which can be used to keep the barns in safe repair. "Some arc being used that way anyway." said Zoning Administrator Jim Carr, who proposed the ordinance. Can said the ordinance has been called "innovative” by Township Attorney James Porter. "We're trying to encourage people to spend money on their structures." he said, "to keep them up so snuff and maybe earn a nickel." Carr explained that he felt many older bams arc no longer being used and arc al­ lowed to fall into disrepair due to lack of funds to keep them up. “If the property owner was given a way to generate some money from the build­ ing’s use. they could afford to keep it up.” Carr said. "To be honest with you, we’re trying to help people and not be such a hin­ drance." • The board also approved the first read­ ing of a proposed ordinance amendment to prohibit “keyholing” or “funneling” of resi­ dents from non-lakcfront properties onto township lakes via one lake access parcel. “As vacant lakefront parcels have be­ come scarce over the years, developers have often utilized one lakefront lot to serve as an access point for several single or multiple family homes, even though these homes do not have any direct lake frontage.” the proposed ordinance amend­ ment slates. “Often called keyholing or fun­ neling, this type of development can be det­ rimental to the existing neighborhood char­ acter and natural resources." The regulations proposed in the ordi­ nance prohibit such development “and is designed Io protect the quality of life that exists on the lakes in Rutland Charter Township." • Voted to accept a recommendation from Trustee Gary Rogers that the board pursue the creation of a special assessment district on Irving Road. Rogers said the Road Committee had received a petition from 13 of 15 residents on the road who want the road to be paved. The approximate total cost would be $63,400 and, according to meeting minutes, the committee recommends that the town­ ship take responsibility fro one third of the cost while the remaining $42,300 is divided among the property owners whose pay­ ments would be collected over five years. Residents will have to be notified of a special assessment meeting and then a hearing that will give final costs and method of cost division. Agriculture Society changes Monday night Arts Council plans trip to Chicago The Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County is sponsoring a one-day trip Sunday. Nov. 10. to the Chicago Institute of Art to see the Treasures of the Medicis along with an opportunity to shop in the Miracle Mile area. Only 47 scats arc available this year for the trip, with about 20 of them al­ ready sold. Tickets are $60 per person and should be purchased in advance at the Arts Council office at 117 State St. in Hastings. Last year the trips to Chi­ cago were not sold out. so this year the TAC has cut back on the number of trips and buses going. The bus will leave from the Cas­ cade Mcijer store on 28th Street in Grand Rapids at 7:30 a.m. It will leave from Riverbend Travel at 8:15 a.m. It should arrive at the Chicago Institute of Art at noon Eastern time. The optional shuttle to the shopping district leaves the museum at 1:30 p.m. The bus departs from the shop­ ping district at 5:30 p.m. It will arrive in Hastings at 9 p.m. and at the Cas­ cade Mcijer at 9:30 p.m. All times arc Michigan. Eastern Standard Time. Seats can be reserved by calling the Arts Council at 945-2002. Making plans for the first and third Thursday of each month as those elected to the board New director Duane Werner (on left) joins incumbent Ron Tobias and newcomer Marcie Robertson this year The next regular meeting of the Barry County Agricultural Society board is Thursday. Nov. 7 at 7 30 p.m Six people were running for three positions on the Barry County Agricultural Society When all the ballots were counted incumbents John Steensma and Harry Garrison were not elected. Steensma had served on the board for 9 years and Garrison for 12 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24 2002 - Page 3 LinkMichigan kickoff inspires participants Residents of Barry County will begin to sec the impact and need for technology in­ frastructure within the county as Broadband services expand. For some, technologies moving too quickly but for others it cannot move quickly enough. For more than a year representatives from the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce have been explaining the LinkMichigan project to local village and city councils and township boards of trustees and local businesses. This project was the brain child of Gov­ ernor Engler who thought that improving the telecommunications infrastructure would attract and keep businesses in the state of Michigan. Barry County joined with Kent and Ionia counties to plan the project in the three counties. The efforts has gained support from area businesses, schools and libraries for the joint project. The efforts reached a high point on Monday. Oct. 21. at a kick­ off event held at the Kent Intermediate School District regional offices. Local residents Luella Denison, the pro­ ject coordinator for Barry County. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Barry County Economic Development director, Hastings City Man­ ager Jeff Mansfield. Jan Hartough. Mi­ chelle Skedgell and Brian Grucsbcck were part of an audience of 200 ready to cele­ brate the joint effort. The Federal Communications Commis­ sion defines “Broadband” as a descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers a facility offering inte­ grated access to voice, high speed data de­ vices. video services and interactive deliv­ ery services. In a video statement Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeff Macken­ zie thanked the Michigan Economic Devel­ opment Corporation for the opportunities for counties to create partnerships to en­ courage a new telecommunication infra­ structure plan. He urged the local commu­ nity to get behind the effort as well. The effort to make sure that enough tele­ communications corridors are available for future development requires the efforts of every one. in education, business and gov­ ernment. Even those who don’t sec why their small township needs to be involved in this effort are being drawn in. Congressman Vcrn Ehlers praised the ef­ forts of the local group. He has first hand experience in improving technology infra­ structure having down it for the State of Michigan Senate and the House of Repre­ sentatives. Ehlers credits the high speed Internet ac­ cess in his home and his office for keeping his staff more productive. He would like to see (he government facilitate the develop­ ment of high-speed Internet access by es­ tablishing standards and cutting red tape. Other speakers included Matt McLogan from Grand Valley State University and a member of the Michigan Broadband Devel­ opment Authority Board. Birgit Klohs of the Right Place, and Tom Asp of VirchoKrouse the telecommunications consulting firm that will be assisting the local effort to create a telecommunications plan. Speaker Andrew Cohill has an intimate knowledge of the effect of broadband on a community. He helped create the Blacks­ burg Electronic Village in Blacksburg. Vir­ ginia where most residents were online by 1999. Most of the households and busi­ nesses have broadband options. He stressed the importance of high speed affordable Internet access to small busi- See LINK MICHIGAN, page 20 Flexfab optimistic despite economic downturn partment. and )alh<; department before moving to shipping. “Flexfab has been fortunate over these part 23 years to have Chris on our team.” Doug DeCamp said. DeCamp read several comments about Pierson. Some of those in­ cluded: “You cannot find anyone who is by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Even though the Sq>t. 11 terrorist attacks put a serious dent in aircraft product sales and the heavy duty truck market dropped in half in 2001, Flexfab is “optimistic about a return to positive growth over the next few years,” company officials said at the flexi­ ble hose manufacturer’s annual meeting at Central Auditorium last Thursday. “Wc arc confident that your hard work over the past years has positioned Flexfab to take advantage of whatever opportunities wc arc presented," Chief Operating Officer Paul Timmons said. “Let’s hope 2003 is a better year than the last two have been for Flexfab," President and CEO Doug DeCamp said. Timmons said that “I can tell you the company ’s business is showing some signs of improving, but it is going to be slowly." In the heavy duty truck market, he said, “wc project only a very slow recovery over the next few years. Medium duty trucks did not drop as far as heavy duly and will achieve only a slightly better growth rate. In both markets we expect Flexfab activity to recover sooner than the market by add­ ing value to our customers using the crimped assemblies. “The impact of 9/1/1 is still being felt throughout the airline industry, affecting both the large airplanes as well as the smaller regional and business jets. Wc are now less than 1/2 of the 2000 build rales, and it is projected that the aircraft market will not recover for 4-5 years. With two of our major markets in such turmoil, of course wc have really felt the pinch, but wc arc working hard to make up for these de­ clines in our other markets." Timmons said that in automotive, “the overall market is essentially flat, but the good news for Flexfab is that wc arc now on a number of new engine platforms. Working with Stcere. we now have five parts on the new turbo-charged PT. We have been awarded the new Dodge Ram." Diversification of products the company manufactures has helped, Timmons said. “We remain in a strong position in many other applications. The specialty products area is a major focus for us as wc work to get back on lhe path of growth, and wc have had some significant successes." The company is making clear reinforced hose for a company called Purcficx. a sup­ plier to the pharmaceutical industry. Tim­ mons said. It is also working on all the ma­ jor fuel cell developments, he said, includ­ ing Plug Power. United Technologies and Ballard. Flexfab self-fusing tape products are being used for wrapping wires in ccr- Jim Toburen has made dancing in a hardhat and tool belt a tradition since he first made an appearance in the costume in 1999. dancing with three other employees to the song “YMCA" more dedicated, willing to help, or willing to provide assistance," “Chris has sug­ gested many improvements during her 23 years at Flexfab and many of those im­ provements are being used today." and Chris has cross-trained many individuals and always uses the situation to develop skills in others." CEO Doug DeCamp hoped sales this coming year were better than the last two years, when a nationwide eco­ nomic slump exacerbated by 9/1/1 caused sales to dip. Chris Pierson and family members listen as Doug DeCamp talks about the President s Award Pierson received. tain applications, he said. Flexfab hoses are being used on the Invacarc home oxygen generating system, he said. And Flexfab is making connectors for an Arctic Cat tuiix>chargcd snowmobile. “Government and military programs are a particular focus as we strive to take ad­ vantage of this integra- part of our history as a company." Timmons said. “So all of this leads to the fact that wc arc optimistic about a return to positive growth over the next few years, slowly but surely.” In a slide presentation at the meeting, Timmons and VP/General Manager Matt DeCamp talked about some of the ways the company has developed valuable connec­ tions to improve its business. Partnerships like one the company has with a French manufacturer of jet parts has helped Flexfab in “securing our business and therefore securing our jobs,” DeCamp said. International connections and im­ provement of manufacturing processes has also helped the company, Timmons said, giving as an example the company’s open­ ing of a p’ant in England that developed a new method for making bellows which is now being used in the U.S. The company has also worked to im­ prove internal communications, DeCamp said. “In the beginning, communication was easier." he said. There were no em­ ployees — only company founders Bill Pierce and Doug DeCamp. “Bill and Doug could only talk to themselves." DeCamp joked. Now there are 550 employees. “As we grew it got harder and harder to keep everyone up to date on what was happen­ ing.” he said. “Eventually, that led to the Employee Involvement Program. Then came the idea for Action Teams — setting $70,000 aside each year for us to use on our own ideas for making Flexfab better. Wc did our first survey of employee opin­ ions in 1984 trying to find out what was on your mind." DeCamp said that many activi­ ties were developed out of the 1996 em­ ployee survey, including coffee clubs to give access to senior managers, computer training, and increased safety efforts. A new survey was just completed, he told company employees assembled in the audi­ torium. “Like past surveys. I’m sure you will see improvements in lhe way we work together that will come out of your ideas." “So you see, we are all connected." Tim­ mons said. “One thing leads to another, we make progress, we fall back, we make pro­ gress. All in all. working better together is the most important part of building our fu­ ture." At the end of the meeting, the company awarded its seventh annual Flexfab Presi­ dent’s Award, given to an employee who contributes to the Flexfab creed of value for the customer, a good quality of life for em­ ployees. service to the community, and benefits to shareholders. Chris Pierson, a group leader in the ship­ ping department, won the award and was presented a trophy and $5(X). Pierson has been a Flexfab employee for 23 years, working in the cutting room, sewing de­ Employees dance to “The Rain in Spain." One of the annual meeting objectives was to “have a little fun," so during the slide presentation Flexfab employees ap­ peared on stage to dance or lip sync to songs that illustrated points being made. Some employees wearing skeleton cos­ Employees strutted with real balloons while ‘Up, Up and tumes danced to the “thigh bone’s connected to the knee Away in my Beautiful Balloon" was played to illustrate a story bone" song to illustrate connections that make the company about the development of Freightliner, Flexfab's largest cus­ stronger. tomer. Employees achieving a full year of perfect attendance were honored. They were (not in order) Rick Dyer. Travis Norton. Ruth Miller, Harold Barnum, Larry Mix, Jackie Thompson,Don Haywood, Carolyn Wilder. Shanna O'Keefe and Aleta Griffin. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 00W0ES ...from Our Readers Residency issue is an insult To the editor: As a fourth generation Barry County res­ ident and Vietnam-era vet, I am disgusted by Rep. Gary Newell and his supporter's attacks against his 87th District Democratic opponent. Rebecca Lukasiewicz. Fearful of the real issues, they have bashed her because of he out-of-statc stu­ dent status as a master’s degree candidate. She also teaches at the university level as a condition for her scholarship. She has returned to Barry County nearly every weekend to campaign since starting the program just seven weeks ago. Their claims that Rebecca is no longer a resident of Barry County nor in touch with local issues because of it, are an obscene insult not only to her, but to every other stu­ dent who goes away to college, every senior citizen who goes south for the winter, and every' single man and woman protecting our country in the military. Are they too out of touch with local issues? Did they too lose their residency? As far as I know, Newell has never lived in Barry County. Even over his 27-year career as a state employee, he claims he lived in at least eight different locations around the state. This averages out to less than four years per location. Based on his own criteria, he doesn't even deserve to be our representative now, let alone get re­ elected for another term. Newell should apologize to Rebecca for his remarks. She should be applauded for juggling classwork, teaching and cam­ paigning. He could learn from her. He also owes an apology to senior citi­ zens and to our military service men and women, past and present. Most work hard to stay up on local and state issues. Most continue to cali Michigan and Barry County their home, even though temporari­ ly living elsewhere. I know I did. Chris Norton, Bellevue Campaigning should be about the issues To the editor: As the Democratic candidate for the 87th District House seat. I’ve tried to run a cam­ paign based on issues 1 believe arc impor­ tant to the working class people of Barry and Ionia counties. My opponent. Rep. Gary Newell and his friends, have tried to divert attention from those issues by launching a campaign of personal attacks against me. A common theme of their attacks is the accusation that I am not now considered a resident of Barry County since I attend Northern Illi­ nois University That claim, of course, is ridiculous. I’ve been at N1U for seven weeks at­ tending as an out-of-statc graduate student, retaining my legal residency in Hastings. This is consistent with the millions of other American students who “go away” to college, but retain legal residency in their home town. Aside from campaigning all summer long in a primary race which I handily won with 68% support (over 70% in Barry County), I continue to campaign every weekend in the district. I am a life-long resident of Barry County and know the is­ sues. To my knowledge, Gary Newell has never resided in Barry County and has by his own admission lived in eight different locations in Michigan during his career as a People victimized by ‘untrue stories’ To the editor: I’m writing this letter in regards to an article you printed in the Banner on Oct. 17. "Weekend fire heavily damages house." Why was something of this nature in lhe police beat? Don’t you people have a heart? Secondly, where do you people get your information? It is devastating enough to be a victim of a home fire, to lose all your belongings and lots of things that could never be replaced, such as pictures of chil­ dren or things handed down from great­ grandparents. I think you people are heartless and nosey. You really should have all the facts before you just print something that sounds good. The people you write untrue stories about are real people and should not have to defend themselves against your paper. I feel this story with all facts could have been a story in your paper, but in the police beat? Give me a break! Because of the way this was written. I have had to defend myself from many questions. Do you have any idea how many people have asked - So did you have insurance? or said "You really should have had working smoke alarms.” I should not have to deal with this! So. to defend myself once again, yes. there was insurance, and the smoke alarms did work. You people really need to think of the innocent people you are victimizing with untrue stories. Teresa Kurr. Hastings 78er program isn’t brook, so don’t fix it! To the editor: The 78crs’ football season has come to a close. For those of you who do not know what the 78ers football team is, it is the seventh and eighth grade team organized by the YMCA. It is the in between HYAA and high school football. It was organized because of the HYAA age limit. Thom Warner is lhe head coach and ht is complemented by his assistant coaches. Gene Greenfield, Brian Donnini, Rob Lee and Rod Bowman. These five men have taken a group of boys who have very diverse backgrounds Know Your Leguloten~ 'US. Saute Debbie Stabcnow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tdrmela. regional repre­ sentative. » \'■ Congress 1 Peter Hoekstra. Republican 2nd District (TbornappU, Yankee Springs, Orangeville,* Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long.worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Ri.ybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and lhe Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature , Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Slate Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . . and made them into a winning machine. They used the knowledge the boys had ac­ quired and improved on it. 1 have watched the team improve as individuals and work as a team, no matter who was on the field. These five men have built confidence, abil­ ity and team spirit. They have helped the young men on the team to mature in more ways than I will ever know. Now I am hearing rumblings about doing away with this program. To me, this would be a huge mistake. There comes a time in all of our lives when we have to let go of total control of our children. I feel that my son could not be in better hands that these five men. They have helped him to find po­ tential that does not stop on the football field. I only hope that a very few will not have the power to change a program that pre­ pares our young athletes for high school football belter than the HYAA program be­ cause the coaches are in it for the pleasure of working with the team rather than the glory of an individual. When a program isn’t broken — don’t try to fix it! Get opinions from all the parents, not just a few. And better yet, ask the win­ ning team if their coaches aren’t great! Lori Beduhn, Hastings Responses to our weekly question: Rebecca Lukasiewicz, Democratic Candidate 87th District Michigan House Costs for college getting out of hand To the editor: I am the father of two college students and I am inquiring about the gubernatorial candidates’ thoughts regarding our col­ leges* and universities' magical world of fi»nancial opportunity. Colleges and universities somehow have the ability to raise not only tuition, but cov­ ertly, they also raise fees. In our state's slowed economy, colleges and universities have clearly demonstrated a blatant disregard for financial restraints that apply to everyone else, that is students, parents and even some grandparents. Last year, approximately 15 colleges and universities in Michigan raised their tuition and fees by 10.7%. Consider the fact that since 1995 our state has lavishly funded our colleges with a 42% increase, and the usual tuition increase has not ever been less than the inflation rate. Usually, it is much more. Over the same period, inflation was at 18%. I realize that our colleges now face a fi­ nancial squeeze with state funding down, and energy, health and faculty costs are up. I realize equipment and buildings must be upgraded and maintained. I know that all of these factors arc real, but the rest of society is having to contend with most of these The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are. • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. ■ In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. . • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: state employee. With that, he also likely lived more of his life outside of Ionia County than in it. If he knows the local is­ sues, he certainly has not addressed them as our representative in Lansing these past two years. That is why I am in this race. One baseless, but disturbing, letter of at­ tack against me was written by Tim Boucher of Nashville, owner of the Mul­ berry Fore Golf Course. It is disturbing be­ cause $1,800 was paid by Newell’s cam­ paign committee to Mulberry Fore. Was this letter a favor for money? Instead of having to defend myself against “trumped up" charges by Newell and his friends. I would rather focus on the issues important to the citizens of the 87th District. I believe those to be quality public schools, first to protect and then create lo­ cal jobs, ensuring our residents have afford­ able access to quality health care. including prescription drugs, and protect­ ing our Great Lakes and the water quality of the 500 inland lakes and thousands of miles of streams in our district. When both candidates campaign on is­ sues. the informed voters of Barry and Ionia counties will ultimately be the win­ ners of this election. I have tried to take the first step. Limit political ads? Do you think there should be a limit in what can be said in a political advertisement for or against a candidate? problems as well. Few businesses or workers, this year or last, arc demanding or getting a 10% raise to offset their businesses or home expenses. In fact, most businesses or workers are grateful that they are at least in business or have jobs, even if it means a 5% or 10% pay cut. Our colleges and universities should not be .immune to the economic situations that face our state today. 1 realize that our state legislators have few controls over our col­ leges' decisions, and I also realize that many of them arc cither ignorant or fearful of the economical truths, and accept the gospel provided by our universities as given, but maybe this should change. Since state funding covers about 50% of most universities' expenses, 1 would think our lawmakers, present and future, could and should exert more authority by con­ ducting formal public inquiries and hold these schools accountable for their fiscal responsibilities. Perhaps the gubernatorial candidates could encourage these compulsive and reckless spenders to spend a week with our Barry County superintendents. There they would learn the importance of anticipated income and expenses, and there by. like everyone else, regrettably, began to live within their means. I am looking forward to a serious reply cither to me personally or preferably to the editor. D. Owen Jones, Hastings, Mich. A message from Twain To the editor: “In five or six thousand years five or six high civilizations have risen, flourished, commanded the wonder of the world, then faded out and disappeared. And not one of them except the latest ever invented any sweeping and adequate way to kill people. They all did their best to kill, being the chiefest ambition of the human race and the earliest incidem in its history, but only the Christian civilization has scored a triumph to be proud of. Two or three centuries from now it will be recognized that all the com­ petent killers are Christians. Then the pagan world will go to school to the Christians, not to acquire his religion but his guns." Mark Twain. When will we learn that you cannot kill hatred, hostility or hopelessness with bombs? Jola Rover HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PuuMotv Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of JAd Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacoba President Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Mxing (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • DebMorgan, Dowling: Rose Shoebridge, Hastings: Dawn Ricketts, Hastings: Dan Favela, Lake Odessa: Bonnie Seybold, Hastings: Vickie Burton, Hastings: “Yes. I think there should be limits. Sometimes the ad­ vertisements just go too far!" “Yes, there should be some limits. People should not be allowed to be too negative about their oppo­ nents." “I think that political ad­ vertising should stick to the issues. Candidates should not be allowed to just talk bad about their opponent.” ”1 think statements in po­ litical advertising should not be taken out of context or paraphrased to make nega­ tive statements about candi­ dates." “I think advertisements should stick to the truth. I think that the feeling that people aren’t telling the truth hurts candidates.” “I think the political ad­ vertisements should be tell­ ing the truth about why can­ didates are running for of­ fice or why candidates think an issue is important.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 a m til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 pet year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �TM Hassng, Banner - Thursday. Octohar 24. 2002 - Page 5 Addition of COLA is a “godsend’ Dear editor: The announcement of our Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for 2003 being added to our Social Security brought me to my knees. ' The realization of where I live over­ whelms me. Here I am, in this country founded on God's standards of righteous­ ness and Christ’s recognized presence. O. how the challenge to live so that my con­ victions and total dependence on His will and guidance, all would in my small way, witness to His divine presence. This lifestyle, safe from persecution even death as exists in many other worldwide countries, is an awesome privilege and responsibility. As an elder senior citizen of 90. my efforts lack the appeal and convic­ tion that you young folks have. I pass the torch on to you all! It’s your hard work and contributions that maintain a financial status blessing to be ours. On bended knee with Christian love. Ruth Davis, Hastings ‘Family values’ issue misleading To the editor: As if working mothers don't have enough to worry about with their children in day care, that is, when they can afford it. The state now has been forced to get rid of nearly half the day care facility inspectors in order to help balance the huge deficit run up by State Rep. Gary Newell and other Republicans who have been in charge. The Republicans have been throwing around “family values” as one of their ma­ jor campaign issues this year, but their ac­ tions on day care and other important fam­ ily friendly issues have done nothing but hurt the families of the working class. Audrey Thomas, Hastings Township Proposal 4 a private money grab ...from Our Readers Sister defends, proud of candidate Letter to the editor: This is the first time I’ve ever written a letter to the editor of any newspaper, even with my sister. Rebecca Lukasiewicz, run­ ning for the House of Representatives for Barry and Ionia counties. I’ve had little interest in politics with its usual negative campaigns and mudslinging, but recent attacks against my family by friends of her opponent, Rep. Gary Newell, have forced me to finally spenk out. Claims that Becca is out of touch with local issues because of her Illinois stuoent status is just a diversion from the real issues she has campaigned on - jobs and the econ­ omy, education, health care and the envi­ ronment. As a lifelong resident of Barry County, the seven weeks Becca has been in Illinois hardly made her lose touch with local issues. Even in that short time. Becca has returned nearly every weekend to partici­ pate in fund-raisers and to campaign. The Freeport Fundays parade. S&S Market’s Pumpkin World, the Hastings Farmers Market, the Lake-O VFW, and the Ionia County Humane Society’s Dog Walk are just a few examples of local stops she has made in that time. Those rare weekends when Becca was unavailable to campaign was when she was working with me and our mother in the family’s floral business. Unlike Newell who gets paid to cam­ paign, Becca must teach through her December contract to keep her scholarship, having to campaign on her own time and expense. Unlike Mr. Newell, she has a job she is getting paid to do and she is doing it. The same can be said of my father, who works full time, but volunteers as her cam­ paign manager. It is not unusual for my father to go in one direction to campaign while Becca goes in another. After all. the 87th District is huge. With the many community and church festivals and school activities such as homecoming games, (he two of them and the other campaign volunteers can not begin to cover all of the events. They should not be ridiculed for trying to attend as many functions as possible even if it means attending them separately or missing a few here and there. It saddens me to see my sister get attacked for nothing more than her wanting to make Michigan a better place to live and work. Let those who are quick to criticize her or my family step up and spend some of their own money to offer voters a choice. Let those same critics go out after work like Becca and my father, and put in another 40 hours per week traveling the district trying to make this a campaign about issues. Wm or lose. I am proud of what Becca is doing for Barry and Ionia counties. When we as citizens no longer have a choice, democracy will be dead. Genny Lukasiewicz, Hastings To the editor: Proposal 4 is a money grab! Have you noticed that much of the pub­ lished support for Proposal 4 is from the boardrooms and CEOs of medical institu­ tions? That is because this is an orchestrat­ ed effort to claim over a billion dollars in the next 20 years from the tobacco settle­ ment money earmarked for our state. Even our local hospital is anticipating a windfall of $179,000. If successful, this proposal will change the Michigan constitution and guarantee that the medical community will receive not only the majority of the current settlement funding, but they also will be insured of a proportional and continually increasing budget for the foreseeable future. This means our tax dollars will be constitution­ ally diverted to their private fund before other state programs. If the state budget increases or the settle­ ment funds dry up, we will still be respon­ sible to pay into this fund with our tax dol­ lars at the expense of other state programs that are subject to popular vole. This year alone would likely see senior health pro­ grams and Michigan Merit Award pro­ Lukasiewicz worthy of vote Gary Newell has experience we need To the editor: State Representative Newell has the experience that we need in Lansing. Due to term limits there will be approximately 53 new representatives in Lansing come Jan. 1, 2003. Rep. Newell is a retired state police offi­ cer and the former state police post com­ mander in Hastings and Adrian. He served the community with distinction. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club, a member of American Legion Post 175. He also served as chairman of the Barry County 911 Administrative Board. During the last two years in the Legislature. Newell has served on the Appropriations Committee, serving on the Community Health Subcommittee, State Police and Military Affairs Subcommittee, and the Corrections Subcommittee. He also sat on the Tax Policy Committee. Newell was the only freshman given a committee chairmanship, of the Fiscal Oversight, Audit and Litigatior. Committee. Newell has also earned the endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Rifle Association. Michigan Right to Life, the Michigan Chamber of Commer­ ce, the Small Business Association of Michigan, the Police Officers Association of Michigan, the Michigan Association of Realtors, Michigan Farm Bureau, the Michigan Townships Association and many more. Come Nov. 5, look at the experience of the two candidates. Join me in voting for experience. Help me re-elect Gary Newell for State Representative. Let his experience work for us! Former State Representative, Carroll Newton, Hastings To the editor: Rebecca Lukasiewicz is a woman worthy of your vote. Though she is responsible for her job teaching communication^ courses at Northern Illinois University Monday through Thursday, she spends her long weekends at festivals, art fairs, debates, cof­ fees, pig roasts, etc., talking to the people of Barry County. She is concerned about issues that affect all of us. She promises to fight to protect family values by protecting family rights, to invest in our pubic schools and community colleges to prepare students for good pay­ ing jobs, to save existing jobs and create new, good paying jobs in the hard hit areas We make Copies... Black and White as well as... FULL COLOR! Priced As Low As... 90« of Barry and Ionia counties, to use wise spending cuts, not taxes, to balance the bud­ get. and to stop contaminatiG? and diver­ sion of Great Lakes Water. She is a graduate of Olivet College with magna cum laude honors. She has studied at National University of Ireland at Galway and is a masters degree candidate at Northern Illinois University. We urge you to vote for this intel gent and committed young woman who will bring her energy and good sense to the State Legislature. James and Ruth Pino. Nashville grams eliminated by Jan. I. The proposed fund carries very little provision for over­ sight except to have the state auditor con­ firm that the money was spent. A popular push for this amendment seems to be aimed at senior citizens by promising a percentage to seniors for prescription drugs. This type of assistance is already in place and it is doubtful that there would be a tangible dif­ ference under the new bill. Are we supposed to guarantee private interest up to S300.000.000 per year and just trust that they will use this money to reduce both smoking and future medical expenses? The tobacco settlement funds were com­ pensation for the expenses already incurred by our slate! The medical community was reimbursed for this care and we. as citizens, paid with higher insurance costs and reduced state programs. This money should continue to be used to reimburse the citi­ zens of Michigan and fight the use of tobac­ co products. I urge you to vole “no” on Proposal 4 and stop the private money grab. Mike Bosma. Hastings Lady’s directions were neighborly To tbe editor: I am grateful to a lady who helped me out Saturday. Oct. 5. We were on our way through Battle Creek and got lost. I was told to take Highway 66 to M-37, which I never found. But thanks to this very nice woman, she got us to where we needed to be. We had stopped at a gas station to ask for directions and she had heard my request for directions to Highway 37. She asked where we were going. I told her. to Hastings. She said she was also headed there, so we could follow her. She then asked where in Hastings we were going. We showed her the map of Hastings and she said she would take us right to the high school. Thanks to this nice woman, we made it to Hastings just in time for our boy to join their band for the competition. There is no way we could have made it there in time without her help. T. Roth, Coldwater I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE ON NOVEMBER 5 for Barry County Commissioner for District 7 Baltimore, Assyria and Johnstown townships , Thank you— r.ud fttt bij Htui 'IHh f Kd “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Lani Forbes. “I visit Pennock quite often. Both as a mother of 3 active children and as a Medical First Responder for the Freeport Fire and Rescue Department. I see first hand the high quality, professional, life saving care that Dr. Poholski and Pennock's emergency staff provide. In fact, Pennock is capable of providing 85% of all the health services our area needs. So, when it comes to the healthcare of this first responder’s family, the choice is simple... Pennock Health Services.” HUNT PUIS at J-M : how Pennock Health Services can family’s partner for personal, pro1 and progressive care. To learn find a Pennock affiliated physician, it (269) 945-1749. OiW adventure opportunity War on Terrorism absent in capital To the editor I do not know how to reach our new Di­ rector of Homeland Security, so 1 must write to you. I was wondering about the sniper who plagues the Washington D.C. area... If the killer is not a confirmed Iraqi or an Arab Is­ lamic fundamentalist, do wc simply con­ sider that the slaughter of innocent civilians going about their daily business is not ter­ rorism? If the current serial killings grip­ ping our nation's capital isn't terrorism, could someone please help me understand what is? Is this not a homeland security threat? Is­ n’t this an issue for the new. improved. Homeland Security Department? Is the homicide-inexperienced Police Chief Moose left to deal with this problem virtu­ ally on his own? Where is all the taxpayers* money for homeland security going now, if not to help Chief Moose and his municipal team trap this killcr(s)? Where lhe heck is Tom Ridge when you need him? Is this whole Homeland Security shebang just another fake, political ploy by the Bush Administration to detract us from all its incompetence and inadequacies? Yeah. I think so. Karen VanZalen. Hastings H.i'dimf. Pledge. the perfact combination NOW HIRING ■xperienoed Solos, Teams and Trainors Owner Operators Solos 83c Teams 83c ■J.l 'J 'J"-.-UK A J.J PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Pennock Partner, Amy Poholski, D.O. Emergency Physician " Ortners in ' 616-451 2W0 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 I________ Marjorie Dawson______ HUDSON, FLORIDA - Marjorie Dawson, of Hudson, Florida passed away on Saturday. Oct. 12. 2002. Mrs. Dawson was bom April 18, i928 in Englewood. NJ., the daughter of Walter and Edna Roese. She was married to Herbert Dawson Sr. on Jan. 24. 1949 and moved to the Hastings where they lived for 25 years. Mrs. Dawson is survived by her husband. Herbert; son. Herbert Jr.; daughters. Leah Ann Klepac and Joyce Feltier. a sister. Dot Swanson of N.Y; seven grandsons and one great grandson; in-laws. Ron and Mary Dawson. Ralph and Janet Reaser. eight nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and brother. Cremation has taken place and respecting her wishes, there will be no funeral ser­ vices. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Association. |_________ Shirley Smith HASTINGS - Mr. Shirley Smith, of Hastings, formerly of Delton, passed away peacefully. Oct. 17. 2002. Mr. Smith was bom in Barry Country on Dec. 30. 1909. the son of William F. and Maude (Skinner) Smith. He was raised in Delton and worked as a young man at the Prairieville General Store, which his parents owned and operated. Shirley loved the outdoors and working on arts and crafts projects. He will be remembered as being a joy to his family. He is survived by a brother. Rex Smith of Battle Creek; a sister. Janet (Robert) DeVries of Lake City, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother. Ivan and sisters, Beatrice and Jean. A graveside service was conducted Monday. Oct. 21. 2002 at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Thomapple Manor Activity Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements by: Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Dekun. Charles McCaul Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. M! 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10:35 a.nv. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Rut­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 pm.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wfest Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison, Pas­ tor. Sunday School 9:30 a m.; classet for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6.00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 pjn. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone .36J-4Q61. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 ajn. for ail ages. GRACE BRETHREN BULE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a_m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion.” 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe Ill. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 ajn. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ajn.-II a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Services for Adults. Teens and HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Wonhip 11 a.m.; Junday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for mote 2667. Sunday School details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 Mink­ ler: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philip­ pian 2.4) HOW MAY WE HELT YOU? Please join us Sunday: COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For Bible Class 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 am. 6:00 pm. Wednesday: Bible Clavs 7:00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. more informalion call lhe church office. FAITH UNITED METHODIST HOPE UNITED CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South ai M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 an 11:00 ajn. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 ajn. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. am. Sunday School; 10:45 ajn. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship, (Gt 6-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pjn. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday. 7 pjn.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAUNTS ANDREW 4 MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boltwood SL. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-917.1. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. and worship service at 10:30 am. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship setyice and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our "Kid’s Tim*" is a great time of cel­ ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser vices - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion. Wxinesday Evening Prayer ser­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5<h grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward vices 6:00 pjn. For more informa­ to worshipping with you. tion call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604. Tradi­ tional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affil­ iated with the Independent Angli­ can Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7.-00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pun.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible practice. Call Church Office. 948-80M for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faithful Men. Study. Choir GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sjxni-filled church. Meeting atthe Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Wortiup 10:30 am. 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club (at boys & girls ages 4-11 Paton David and Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial." For inforrunon call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 am.; Wor­ ship 11:00 am.; Evening Service cessible and elevator. at 6:00 pjn.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m MIDDLEVILLE - Laura M. Bennett, of Middleville, only child of Clifford and Alice (DuBois) Freshne , courageously succumbed Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma in the 72nd y**ar of her life. The kind and caring mother of a devoted family, Laura's loss is deeply mourned by her husband, Gordon, of 54 years, their children Alison and James Weems, Candace Bennett. Todd Bennett and Stacey and Clarence Grimm; granddaughter, Courtney and her husband. Brian Appel and grandson, Britton Weems; thoughtful and supportive in-laws Gary and Audrey Bennett and Ralph and Mary Ann Bower, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. As receptionist at the Bradford-White Corporation for more than 30 years, Laura's cheerful and upbeat personality won for her the endearing and everlasting friendship of both her many co-workers and hundreds of vendors who came to recog­ nize her loyalty, helpfulness and beautiful telephone voice. In 1978 Laura compassionately gifted her remains to the University of Michigan Medical School at Ann Arbor for research and the training of society's future doctors and surgeons. Friends are invited to join Laura's family in a celebration of her life at a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 in lhe Greenery Room of MiddleVilla Inn in Middleville. For those wishing to make a floral trib­ ute. Laura's family suggests that a contribu­ tion made to the American Cancer Society in Laura's name can give each donor the gratification of being a part of the ultimate victory over this hideous destroyer of life Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (616) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Oct. 24 - 1:00 to 6:45 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive; 3:20 p.m. Clapper Kids (Hand­ Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 am. ' This information on worship services is ’ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sun­ day. Oct. 27 - 8«1 A 10:45 ajn. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday. Oct. 29 - 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Oct. 30 - 10:00 a.m. Wordwatchen; 7:00 pjn. Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Green and Church streets. Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barrier free building with el­ evator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under Lhe Dome. 9:30 Refresh menu. 10:00 ajn. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nel­ son E Lumm. Interim Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty, Direc­ tor of Music Ministries. Thursday. Oct 24 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Adult Education Room; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pie making in Din­ ing Room: 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal ■ Sanctuary. Satur­ day. Oct. 26 - 8:00 a nvSr High 16 liour Impound. Sunday. Oct. 27 8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir. 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship; 10:00 ajn. Coffee Hour • Dining Room; 10.10 am. Churvh School for all ages; 11:20 a.m. Contemporary Wor­ ship; 11:50 ajn. Children's Wor­ ship. The 9:00 Service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 iltroughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings Staff meets for prayer and plan­ NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS ning; 1:00 p.m. Registry Commit­ tee meets in dining room; 7:00 Member F.D.I.C. p.m. Committee Night. Wednes­ THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 Nonh M43 Highway - Hastings day. Oct. 30- 6:15 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Lounge; 3:30 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal - din­ BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 ing room; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team; 7:00 p.m. PNC meets in Adult Ed­ HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Tit) Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan f HASTINGS - Douglas S. Wenk, age 53, of Hastings, died Wednesday, Oct 16,2002 at Spectrum Health-Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Oct. 22. 2002 at Has:ings Assembly of God. Memorial contributions may be made to the Assembly of God. Arrangements by the Wren Funeral Home. Choir. Saturday. Oct. 26 - 8:00 available during both services. Monday. Oct. 28-9:15-10:30 a m WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings Douglas S. Wenk bells); 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes (Handbells); 7:00 p.m. Adult Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Children. Laura M. Bennett ucation Classroom. I Brenda Carol Alltop GRAND RAPIDS - Brenda Carol Alltop. age 61, a resident of the Byron Center Road in Grand Rapids, Mich., and a former resi­ dent of Belington departed this life 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 2002 in the Home of Hope Hospice Care Facility in Grand Rapids, Mich., following and extended ill­ ness. Death was attributed to cancer. She was bom July 20, 1941 at Spencer. WV, a daughter of the late Herbert Lee Alltop and Frances Alltop Wiley who sur­ vives. She was formerly married to John Bucher who survives. Also surviving are one son, Todd Bucher, Grand Rapids; three daughters. Rebel “Margie" Braman. Charlotte, Mich, Tina McClelland. Hastings, Mich.. Lisa Ford, Florida; two sisters. Barbara Newell, Fairmont. WV, Shirley Poe, Schwartz Creek. Mich.; two brothers, Ronald Alltop Grafton. Ohio, David Alltop, Richmond. Va.; nine grandchildren, one great grand­ child and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Alltop was a 1959 graduate of the Belington High School and had lived in Michigan since 1967. She was a homemak­ er and a Baptist by faith. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Oct. 16. 2002 at Valley Bend Baptist Church. Rev. Kerry Nance officiat­ ed. Interment followed in the Valley Bend Cemetery near Belington. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Brenda Carol Alltop. Charles B. (Chuck) Jones GUN LAKE - Charles B. (Chuck) Jones, age 69. of Gun Lake, passed away unex­ pectedly on Friday. Oct. 18, 2002. He was bom Nov. 19. 1932 in Kentucky and grew up in Hastings. ML He graduated from Sexton High School in 1950. He enlisted in the US Air Force and was discharged from the Reserves in 1958. He was employed at Hager-Fbx for many years prior to moving to the Gun Lake area where he owned and operated the Yankee Springs Hardware for many years. He was also in sales for 29 years and the last 17 years was with Stihl Distributors. Chuck enjoyed his grandchildren, spend­ ing time with family and friends, golf, snowmobiling. winters in Florida and help­ ing whoever needed him. He was preceded in death by his daugh­ ter, Cynthia Ann in I960. Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years. Dorothy; three sons. Rick (Tracy) of Grand Rapids. Scott (Jeannie) of Marathon. Florida and Craig (Cindy) of Byron Center; grandchildren, Paul, Joel, Lindsay, Matthew, Coty, Erin and Brandy; one sister, Juanita Sue (Paul) Spears of Arkansas; mother-in-law. Julia Fell of Middleville; sister-in-law. Shirley Howard of Gun Lake; former daughter-in-law. Paula Jones; nephews, niece and many friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 23. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Pastor Ray Townsend officiated. Interment Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church Building Fund or Pennock Hospital Foundation in memory of Charles B. Jones. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Leona M. McGhee MIDDLEVILLE - Leona M. McGhee, age 96. of Middleville, passed away Oct. 15, 2002 at her son Gary L. McGhee's res­ idence after a courageous battle with cancer for the past several years. Leona was bom June 30, 1906, in Middleville, MI. the eldest daughter of Sylvester and Fannie VanHorn. She grew up on the family farm al the junction of the Thomapple and Cold waler Rivers and was a life-long resident of the Middleville area, living close to her daugh­ ter, Betty, and extended family. For the last three years, she resided with her sons. Gary near Interlochen and Asher of Temple. She was employed at Globe Knitting Works in Grand Rapids and Bradford White in Middleville for 26 1/2 years and belonged to the UAW #1002. She worked very hard in the family-operated saw mill and also thrashing grains for Middleville area farmers. She enjoyed crocheting, garage saled, sporting events, and shop­ ping. Her love of nature was seen through being an avid hunter and trapper in addition to bird watching. She treasured her time spent with her two sons fishing. Leona was a member of the Baptist Church in Middleville. She is survived by two sons, Asher (Janie) McGhee of Harrison. Gary (Suzanne) McGhee of Grawn; one daugh­ ter, Betty (Charles) Flora of Paris; step­ daughter, Alberta (Floyd) Allen of East Palestine. OH; sister. Louise Bassett of Hastings; brother, Sylvester Jr. VanHorn Jr. of California; 10 grandchildren and numer­ ous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Fannie VanHorn; daughter, Lois Popps; sister, Katherine Cisler. broth­ er, Amos Van Hom. Funeral services were held Friday. Oct. 18, 2002 at 1 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. MSP Chaplain Mark Vaporis officiated. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorials may be directed to Munson Medical Center’s Hospice Program. Traverse City. MI or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. More Obituaries on Page 15 BALDWIN - Charles McCaul. age 72. of Baldwin departed this life on Oct. 2, 2002. He was bom on Nov. 2. 1929 in Ada. Mich., to Russell and Gertrude (Tanis) McCaul. He worked for many years as a farmhand, and worked for Chrysler for 20 years, retiring in 1977. He later moved to Baldwin to enjoy retirement, and fishing. He is survived by his children. Dawn Montgomery of Ionia. Charles McCaul Jr. of East Lansing, and Hal (Deb Gamer) McCaul of Baldwin; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings including brothers, Ben (Donna) of Lake Odessa. Robert (June) of Clarksville, Carl (Hazel) of Baldwin, and Lester (Jan) of Clarksville; sisters. Mary McCaul of Clarksville. Virginia (Rex) Creighton of Liverpool. New York, and Carol (Leon) Nielson of Belding; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Clarks\?le Cemetery tn Clarksville, Mich, at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2002. A luncheon will follow the interment at Clarksville Township Hall. Arrangements were entrusted to Verdun Funeral Home in Baldwin, (231) 745-4680. Catherine Anna Cisler MIDDLEVILLE - Catherine Anna Cisler. age 78. of Middleville, passed away Saturday. Oct. 19. 2002. Kate was bom Catherine Anna Reaser in Battle Creek. MI the daughter of Harry and Ethel (Lawrence) Reaser. She was raised in Hastings by Maurice and Martha (Lawrence) Greenman. Kate attended business school in Lansing. She was a loving, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great­ grandmother. Kale is survived by her husband of 53 years Edward Cisler of Middleville; daugh­ ters. Sharon Regan of Wayland, Helen Bender and Gerald Norris of Delton; sons. Ed Jr. and Michele of Middleville and John of Lansing. She is survived by four sisters, Joyce (George) Martz of Hastings, Lyla (Floyd) Bloss of Las Vegas, Nevada, Phyllis (Don) Bridenstine of Augusta, MI. Pat Fuhr of Hastings; brothers. Charles (Louise) Reaser of Hastings, Harry (Bemadine) Reaser of Middleville. Robert (Shirley) Reaser of Hastings, and Ralph (Janet) Reaser of Hastings; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Oct. 22, 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. The Rev. Clayton Smith offici­ ated. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to lhe West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Harry B. Gray Harry B. Gray, age 74. passed away on Friday. Oct. 18, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his fami•yHe is survived by Helen, his wife of 45 years; sons, Michael, Pat and his wife Amy, Dan and his wife Sue and their two chil­ dren. Harry will be remembered as a wonderful father, teacher and loyal friend tG those for­ tunate enough to know him. A great out­ doorsman, Hany’s passion for sharing his love of the Two Hearted River never faded. Arrangements for a wake service are pending. Edna Levee (Platz) Timmers Edna Levee (Platz) Timmers, age 87, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, Oct. 21. 2002. She was bom May 19, 1915 to William and Effie (Ward) Platz. She married Lawrence William Timmers on March 14. 1936 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 1988. She is survived by her children, Leon and Marie Timmers of Caledonia, Lorraine and Bill Rude of Caledonia, ’-ois and Dick Passage of Fremont. Lowell and Gloria Timmers of Cedar Springs, Linda and Jim Seeger of Charlevoix, Leslie and Judy Timmers of Comstock Park; 15 grandchil­ dren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Agnes; and two brothers. Marvin “Pete” and Evart Platz. Funeral ser/ices for Mrs. Timmers will be held Thursday. Oct. 24, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Gaines United Brethren Church, 1612 92nd St., SE with Pastor Mark Beers offici­ ating. Interment South Gaines Cemetery. Tbe family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Gaines United Brethren Church or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKutper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 - Page 7 County Planning and Zoning Commission tables rezoning The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission last Thursday tabled a rezon­ ing request brought by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of Orangeville Township, who wanted to rczonc a small parcel and build­ ing on the comer of Marsh Road and Pickeral Cove Street, from C-2 to C-l, light commercial. The structure, modified for use as a take­ out restaurant, was vacated a few years ago. 11 had been a restaurant before they bought it in 1996. In 1995 the area was re-zoned to C-2, and because the business did not re­ sume within one year, the use was no longer grandfathered, which disallowed use for a take-out restaurant. There is a small Sullivan-Trahan united in marriage VandenBerg-Stormes married at GVSU Bonnie Jean Sullivan and Kyle Patrick Trahan, both of Greensboro. N.C.. were married Oct. 19. 2002 in Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church, Pawley* Island, S.C. The Rev. Pat Stenson performed the 2 p.m. ceremony. A reception followed at White Hall Plantation. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sullivan of Mount Pleasant, received a BA in Marketing from Western Carolina University where she was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity. She is employed by ALL­ TEL Communications. The bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Trahan of Hastings, Mich., received a BA in Finance from Western Michigan University and is employed by Admark Graphics. Ann Bowen, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bride’s attendants were: Rita Sullivan. Margaret Sullivan, Bernice Radenbaugh. sisters of the bride, Anne Marie Sullivan, niece of the bride, and Kristin Kunik, sister of the groom. Bailey Radenbaugh, Ellie Bowen and Maggie Katie VandenBerg and Michael Stormes were united in marriage on June 29,2002 at Cook-DeWitt Chapel at Grand Valley State University. The groom’s uncle. Rev. Steve Eastman officiated at the ceremony. Parents of lhe couple are Jan and Nelva VandenBerg of Holland, and Tom and Jeanne Stormes of Hastings. Andrea Freude was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lori Hiligan and Amber Frost, all friends of the bride, and junior bridesmaid. Jessica Wagley. cousin of the groom. Best man was Jeff Troyer, friend of the groom. Dan Bonello, friend of the groom, and Casey Stormes, brother of the groom, served as groomsmen. Ushers were Ricky Ainsworth and Eric Smend. Also attending the couple were Josh Nieboer. cousin of the bride, as ringbearer, and Jennifer Wagley, cousin of the groom, as flowergirl. Following a reception at Wallin wood Spring Country Club. The couple honey­ mooned in St. Lucia before returning to their home in Grandville. A graduate of the Kirkhoff School of Nursing at Grand Valley State University, the bride is employed by Blodgett Hospital. The groom, a GVSU graduate is employed by Behler Young. Bowen, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. Best man was Dave Vaughan. Grooms­ men were: George Sullivan, Danny Sullivan and David Sullivan, brothers of the bride, Kevin Trahan, brother of the groom and Jim Kunik, brother-in-law of the groom. Junior Groomsman was Jack Schaaf and ring bearer was Dillon Schaaf, nephews of the bride. The couple will honeymoon in St. Lucia. They will reside in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tobias-Jibson exchange vows Lechleitners to mark 65th anniversary Ed and Ruth Lechleitner were united in marriage on Nov. 7. 1937 in Bridgeport, Conn. They have resided in Hastings since 1939. Their children. Nancy and Judy Lechleitner, Shirley (Douglas) Bennett, and Tom (Linda) Lechleitner. six grandchil­ dren, and six great grandchildren rejoice in the 65 years their parents have had •‘togeth­ er’’. Friends and neighbors are invited to cele­ brate with them by sending a card to: 1821 E Center Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. BOY, Kyle Joseph, bom at Spectrum­ Downtown on Aug. 20,2002 at 8:12 a.m. to Jason and Kara Griffith of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Grandpar­ ents are Jack and Jennifer Griffith of Sand Creek and Gordon and Pal Endsley of Hastings. Great-grandma is Barbara Endsley of Hastings. Don’t Delap... MAKE YOUR AREA CODES CHARGE TODAY! Time to RE-PRINT Your BOY, Levi Edward Blankenship, bom Aug. 26, 2002 at 9:20 a.m. to Donny and Nicki Blankenship. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Business CARDS & STATIONERY J-Ad GRAPHICS PRINT PLUS M-43 Highway • 945-9554 CELEBRATING 116 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BANKING ilOUSEi FOR SALE witbin city limits of Hastings 819 L Madison bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinished basement. New roof on garage and house, new Hastings City Bank Board of Directors outside plumlwng Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms. living and dining of interior has been freshly painted. Phone: 1-616-262-9702 • Seller: Malachi King Reduced to $78,000 Thornapple Lake Estates Middleville. Blaine Daniel Hicks. Hastings and Taunya Elizabeth Amon. Hastings. Robert David Barnum. Hastings and Josephine Estevez Mott. Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dudley of Dowling and Mrs. and Mrs. Edward Gervais of Hawaii are pleased to announce the mar­ riage of their children Erin K. Dudley to Eddie A. Gervais. The wedding look place Aug. 3, 2002 at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort in the Colorado Rockies. After a three week honeymoon traveling through the Pacific Northwest they now make their home in Leadville, Colorado. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 22, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. rooms New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathnxxn floors Also, all Ripley Warren Eastman. Hastings and Jennifer Lynn Phenix. Hastings. Chad Michael Horton. Hastings and Jennifer Lynn Coats, Hastings. Jeffrey Alan Backe. Nashville and April Christine Randall. Nashville. Jeremy James Paul Vandefifer, Middleville and Tamia Joy Smith. Dudley-Gervais wed in Colorado Amber May Tobias and Matthew Scott Jibson were united in marriige on Sept. 7, 2002 at the McCallum United Brethren Church. Parents of the couple are Bernie and Debbie Tobias and Carl and Debra Jibson. Maid of honor was Nicole Prather, friend. Bridesmaids were Malinda Cooper, friend Tracy Jibson, sister of groom and Rebekah Chai, friend. Best man was Christopher Jibson, broth­ er of groom. Groomsmen were Ben Tobias, brother of bride, Todd G-ylor, friend and Dave Tobias Jr., cousin of bride. Flower girls were Sarah Bever, friend and Megan Tobias, niece. Ring bearer was Joey Henion, nephew. Ushers were Ben Tobias. Todd Gaylor, and Dave Tobias Jr. The couple honeymooned in Pennsylvania, at PennHilis Resort and now . reside in Kalamazoo. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Galloway, Lisa Tobias, Kate Hughes, Suzzanne Mill­ er. Jenny and Donny Bever, Tom and Karen Hughes, Grandma and Grandpa Tobias. Carol Shields, Mom and Dad Tobias, and Mom Jibson for all the extra help you did! Also thanks to everyone else for being so thoughtful and kind. • NOTICE • amount of C-l property in the area, and very little in the township as a whole. The size of the building, al 800 square feet, is not well suited for anything else, and certainly not for a sit-down restaurant. It is also not suited for office space, the Smiths said. It could potentially be tom down for future residential use. The Smiths would like to sell the prop­ erty. They said in the past three years they had three prospects, and felt the price was low, but those potential buyers did not want to take on the re-zoning request in order to make the venture an option. The Smiths hope rezoning will help them to sell it. Resident Dave Wilson was opposed to the use as a restaurant, in the belief the change would damage his property values or have to deal with overflow parking prob­ lems. He also was afraid an owner could apply for a liquor license, although this would be a special use, requiring more parking, and could be controlled by the Planning Commission. It was pointed out Wilson had lived there when the restaurant was previously oper­ ated. People on the private Pickerel Cove Slieet place their mailboxes on the Smiths' property, so there is a reciprocal benefit. A new owner might not honor this arrange­ ment. The Planning Commissioners comments included various issues. Kinney and McKeough said they did not want to rezone one parcel in the midst of another zone, (spot zoning), especially just before beginning the master planning proc­ ess. McKeough pointed out that a transition from more intense uses to the residential ar­ eas needed to be planned if the zoning was to be reconfigured. That process could re­ sult in rczoning. but with full public input to support the change. Commissioner Jim Alden questioned the idea that maybe it was time to rezone lhe whole fast growing area to C-l with more flexibility, to make room for additional property uses, and increase the values. MacKcnzic suggested it was a matter of waiving the one year limit for grandfather­ ing a previous use. No local township support for the change was presented. McManus said notices had been sent to the board. The Smiths said that board told them to go to the planning com­ mission. The planning commissioners said they would like a statement from the Oran­ geville Township Board indicating their fa­ vorable opinion, one reason given for ta­ bling the request. McManus said he would be present at the Nov. 12 Orangeville Township meeting and would inquire about the matter then. He said the decision to table would be re­ lated to the Smiths and they could prepare for future steps in their request. Located on Beautiful Thornapple Lake, a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-Hour Manager • Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 2 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites for Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities CALL TODAY! 517-852-1514 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd. nashville, Ml 49073 William H. Wallace. President and C.E.O.. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Robert E. Picking. Chairman of the Board. Hastings City Bank Douglas A. DeCamp. President and C.E.O.. Flexfab Horizons International. Inc. James R. W7swell. President. Barry County Lumber Company Archie A. Warner. President and C£.O.. Harder and Warner Nursery. Inc. Andrew F. Johnson. President. Hastings Manufacturing Company Mark A. Kolanowski. President and C.E.O.. Hastings City Bank A Earlene Baum. SecretaryfTreasurer. Hastings Fiberglass Products. Inc. William V. Weick. President. Weick s Foodtown. Inc. COME JOIN US. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 .Hake' QdleAAG, Set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night. Eastern Standard Time goes into effect at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Oct. 27. For a little while it will be dark later into supper­ time and early evening. Trick or Treat time is set by the village council at 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 31. There will be a spaghetti supper served to the public on Friday. Oct. 25 at Fellowship Hall to benefit the Quimby family. The Lake Odessa Dcpot/Muscum will be open on Saturday. Oct. 26 from 10 until 2. Mike McCartney will be the host. Also the genealogy library will be open and staffed. A popular fund-raising event for the Boston-Saranac Historical Society is their annual apple pie sale. Orders are taken through Oct. 25. Then on Nov. 2 the pics can be picked up at their craft sale in the Saranac High School gym same time, same place as the firemen s pancake supper. Call 642-6018 to place orders. Saranac is now a toll free number for Lake Odessa telephone customers. The Blanchard House will be open for tours on Dec. 8 from 1 to 4. This is hosted by the Ionia Historical Society. The house will also be open same hours on Dec. 15. This historic site will have been decorated for Christmas by society members. The Ionia Commission on Aging is host­ ing “Coffee Break For Caregivers” on Saturday. Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. until noon. Those who provide care for close family members are invited to come for a cup of coffee and a listening ear for sharing and caring. Graveside services were held on Sunday morning, Oct. 20 at Lakeside Cemetery on Cemetery Road for Vaughn Vandecar. 90. of Lansing. His death came on Oct. 5. He opened College Bike Shop in East Lansing in 1945 with his wife. Willa “Billy”. His wife ran the shop forenoons while he deliv­ ered milk to homes using his horse, Dolly. He was a force in the Michigan motorcycle industry and a member of the Lansing Motorcycle Club, an Elks member. Upon retirement he and his wife retired to Arizona where they remained until two years ago when they came to Mason to be with their son, because of his declining health. His wife, Willa. nee Richardson, predeceased him as did son. Karl Kessler and two grandsons. He is survived by son, Vaughn Vandecar and two daughters. His brother Clayton also survives. Vaughn Sr. had been bom at Mulliken and had many relatives in the Lake Odessa area. Barry Stadel. 54. of Lansing died on Oct. 16. His parents were Ford and Phyllis Stadel. He was a Vietnam veteran, an employee of B.O.C.. a Portland VFW mem­ ber. He is survived by his wife, Beth; son, Danny Stadel; daughter. Lori Stadel; step­ son, John Gardener. His mother survives as do sisters. Karen Bombrys and Linda Stadel. His service was at the Barker-Leik Funeral Home in Mulliken with burial at Danby Cemetery . Lake Funeral Home south of Ionia was filled with about 300 who attended the funeral of Raymond Waterman, 48, of Lake Odessa, who died in an accident on M-66 at Musgrove Highway on Oct. 16. He was an employee of the Michigan Department of Corrections at Ionia. Mr. Waterman is sur­ vived by his fiance. Deb Smith, of Lake Odessa, son. Jerrod Waterman, of Florida, daughter, Lisa of Plymouth, stepson, Jerry Spencer of Lake O, a brother at Muir, sis­ ters of Lyons and Ionia. Members of the board of directors of the local historical society met on Monday evening. They have recently been given many items of historic interest to add to the museum's collections. The county •: *ain has been moved to the north as it crossed the property to accommodate the eventual con­ struction of the replica freight house. Plans are set for Christmas Round The Town on Nov. 29 and 30. The depot on that day will have crafter Jan Leak and friends with their clever items; pickles and cases of jalepano relish, which was sold out each the past two years; baked goods sale. Roseville crockery identical to the pieces sold at Depot Day as the 2002 souvenir bearing the depot picture, mugs issued in past years. Also the county genealogy society will have the reproduc­ tion 1881 Ionia County histories for sale. The ICGS gives all would-be contribu­ tors to the new Ionia County Family History book until Oct. 30 to submit their 500 words or less family stories. This is the deadline. There is no charge for stories to be submitted from families. Pages for lodges, service organizations and churches to have a fee. The book will be printed onlyin the quantity which is prepaid. No charge for the stories, but the price of the book is $55 plus tax plus shipping if that applies, to anyone who wants their copy mailed. Back in 1881, when the earlier book was done, people had to pay to have their stories included. Many families could not afford to be included, much to lhe regret of their descendants today. Many of the 1881 men had served in the Civil War. Today’s veter­ ans will surely cover the range of World War 1 through Desert Storm and other skir­ mishes. True, nobody living in Ionia County today was in World War I, but their stories will likely be included. People today are invited to submit stories of their parents or grandparents and others who have lived in this county. Most school sports teams have Finished their fall seasons. Yet to be played are foot­ ball games at Ionia tonight for freshmen and JVs and Friday night for the varsity team. Diane (Downing) Black came from Tennessee for the Friday night football game at Lakewood when seniors players were recognized at half-time. Her son. Matt, was one of the senior players. She spent the weekend at the home of her broth­ er, Tom Downing. Tom and Marian Wainberg. daughter, Karen and granddaughter. Erica, son Tom II, spent the weekend with their mother, Betty McMillen, to attend the birthday party for their sister, Lorraine's husband, Don. Other weekend visitors on Maple Street were Joan and Bob from Cleveland. The honored guest's brother and wife came from Big Rapids, his sister and family from Richland and others from Lake Odessa and Hastings attended. The Ionia County chapter of MARSP met on Oct. 17. Administrator Dave Doozan appeared in place of Supt. Gunnard Johnson, who had knee replacement surgery. All the other superintendents attended to give reports on their schools and the programs they sponsor toward the health, happiness and well-being of stu­ dents. Thus the focus was on school nurses, counselors, and guidance directors. Wes Vandenberg of Belding, a former Lakewood instructor and former Hastings resident spoke also of being glad to see his fellow teacher. Delos Johnson and the for­ mer school cook Orpha Enz Desgranges who not only prepared tasty food, but also had very positive greetings for students she encountered daily. Lakewood had 11 reser­ vations for lhe meal. The next meeting will be on Dec. 5. The new vice-president Carol Johnson presided. She is a Greenville resi­ dent who taught in Belding schools. Central UMC observed Laity Sunday on Oct. 20. Vanessa Broc, now a certified lay speaker, brought the morning message. The Praise Team made its first appearance in a Sunday morning worship service indoors. Members included director Dick Nelson. Andy Ferris, Ashley Barcroft on lhe key­ board, Kali Coddaire, Pastor Don Ferris, Jerald Jones, Kallie Walker and vocalists Lindsey Hemming, Amanda French, Kayla Landon. Also in lhe service two youths were baptized - Amanda French and Brandon Harkey. CITY OF HASTINGS RESIDENTS! •SLm Do you need assistance raking your leaves for fall clean up beginning on November 4, 2002? J^The 8th grade class of Hastings Middle School has generously vol­ unteered to aid those Hastings residents who are unable to rake '• their leaves in preparation for this year’s Fall Clean Up. Bfc*- • You must be a resident of Hastings who is unable to rake the leaves from / JdTy} your Hastings yard. / Jiff* If you have a rake or rakes available whicn the students could use for your /I lawn, please let Shirley know when you sign up to have your lawn raked. IL kA • Limited to residential lawns only - lhe students are only able to rake up In Jr to 1/2 acre of lawn immediately adjacement to your home. * Leaves will be raked on Thursday, October 31, 2002. n • In case of inclement weather lhe date will by Friday, November 'T i ' /1j //u I^A 2001 fcy • Leaves will be raked by students between 10:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.^^^MX ■w • You must call Hastings City Hall and register no later (han^flraK KK-r Friday. October 25. 2002. 5:00 p.m. and ask for Shirley 616-945-2468. Limited to the first 100 residents who request the service. /////lIlllWoVc The S&K Company of Nashville is con­ tinuing construction of sidewalks to replace those badly broken over the years by tree roots. In the past week lhe east side of Fourth Avenue in the 1300 block has been finished along with new driveway approaches for Marilyn Garlinger and Laurel Garlinger. Sidewalks in other parts of town have been marked with chalk to indicate the sections, which need to be replaced. At each such place, where the work has been done, there is a big pile of sections of tree roots, which had to be removed in order to have a local sidewalk. With a few freezing nights in recent weeks, homeowners have been "battening down the hatches” getting ready for winter. Plants have been moved indoors, others have been tossed, storm panels have been put in place and screens removed. We should be safe in storing our summer fans until spring. Lakewood UMC is hosting a Gaither concert with Roger Buxton and friends at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Oct. 26. Mary Morrice, local lady, has a birthday on Saturday, Oct. 26. She is now a resident of Tender Care Hastings. Why not send her a card? She welcomes visitors. She has a telephone, 945-6242. Sr. Carmel la Conway came for lhe week­ end to visit her sister, Reine Peacock, and to attend the Saturday wedding of Michelle Peacock, daughter of Richard and Gayle Peacock. This week's Midwest Living magazine has feature stories on winter vacations in Harbor Springs, Bay View. Petoskey and recipes from the Rowe Inn at Ellsworth. Monday’s bloodmobiie brought 66 pre­ senters and 60 pints of life-saving blood, lhe goal was for 60 pints. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Thomas Vanderwerf. to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 30. 1998 and recorded January 11. 1999 in Document Ko. 023452, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as trustee tor Certificate Holders of SACO I Inc.. Series 2000-3. without recourse by assignment dated August 11. 2000 and recorded on August 3. 2001 in Liber 1064197, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and 64/100 Dollars ($76,814.64) including inter­ est at the rate of 10j66% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 3 and 4. Home Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Liber 4. of Plate, on Page 67. The redemption period sha'I be 6 months from the date of such sale, untess the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 4. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A.. as trustee for Certificate Holders of SACO I Inc., Series 2000-3, without recourse, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 199.0199 (11/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions cf a mortgage made by Timothy Kamps and Lori Kamps husband and wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 2000. and recorded on July 24. 2000. in Instrument •1047148. in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 06/100 dollars ($120,487.06). including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m. on November 14.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Starting at monument P. on Lynden Johncock Plat. Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, for a place of beginning thence Northwesterly along County Trunk Highway No. 430 tor a distance of 101.24 feet, thence due North a distance of 100 feet thence due West to Gun River, thence North 25 feet, thence due East to Joy Road, thence along Joy Road in a Southerly direction to the Place of Beginning as above The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File >200227571 Cougars (1CV31) by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Move-in mom Dear Annie: 1 have a very domineering mother-in-law who lives a few hundred miles away. I see her only iwice a year, but she has a way of dominating me long-dis­ tance. She constantly seeks attention and fi­ nancial support. Mom is 80 years old and in good health. She lives in a nice apartment and works part time. Last week. Mom told us it’s time she moved in with my husband and me. and she won’t take no for an answer. My husband and I want to retire and have time for our­ selves. How do we turn her down without hurting her feelings? - Me in Colorado. Dear You: You and your husband must decide together whether or not you want Mom to iive with you. You should not be forced to take her in. especially if she is in good health. ChecK out some nearby retire­ ment homes. Tell Mom she would no doubt prefer living close to you while maintaining her social life and independence. Make sure your husband backs you up. No rearranging Dear Annie: We have a home in Florida. We love visitors and try to provide all the comforts of home - including the use of our computer so guests can check their e-mail. Several times after our guests have gone home, wc have discovered that our com­ puter fonts and setup have been changed. I am sure our computer-savvy guests think the changes are for the better, but our com­ puter is tailored for what wc like and can easily see. Sometimes it takes an hour and several long-distance phone calls before we can put everything back to its original state. Please let guests know they should ask before changing anything in a host’s home. - Hosts from the Sunshine Stale. Dear Hosts: Changing your computer setup is the equivalent of rearranging the furniture without your permission. Hang a sign on your monitor saying guests are wel­ come to use the computer but not to change any of your settings. Those guests who ig­ nore your warning should be told the com­ puter will be off-limits to them in the fu­ ture. * iw *dt vr. Car seat lesson Dear Annie: 1 am writing in response to “Good Driver in Hamilton, Ontario,” who worried that the child in the car ahead of her was not buckled up. Last year, my husband and 1 visited our daughter, her husband, and their 18-monthold baby, “Emily.” While riding in the car, Emily began screaming her head off, want­ ing to get out of her car seat. I talked to my daughter, explaining that when 1 was a child, we never had car seats and we all did just fine. I said I would hold Emily in my lap. My daughter was adamant that Emily re­ main in her car seal, no matter how much she yelled. When we stopped at lhe next light, we suddenly heard the sound of screeching brakes, and a pick-up track smacked into our car from behind. Annie, if I had been holding Emily in my lap, she would have flown out of my arms and right through the windshield. There was no way I could have protected her. Thank God no one was seriously injured, but it sure made a believer out of me. I am grateful my daughter had more sense than her mother that day. I will never again consider taking my grandchild out of her car seat. - Emily’s Grandma in Ken­ tucky. Dear Grandma: You were lucky to learn a lesson without anyone being hurt. A lot of readers said their parents never needed car seats, but the truth is, plenty of children were injured in those days. All it takes is one small accident to destroy a family. A car seat is a small inconvenience for saving your child’s life. Talk to helpline Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-old girl and was raped by a family member two years ago. It's still bothering me. and I want to tell my parents, but I don't know if 1 should. I'm sure it would cause family problems, and I don't want to get into trouble. The family member has not tried to do it again, but I very uncomfortable around him. I am also afraid my parents might be angry that I didn’t tell them sooner, or they might think I liked it and that's why I kept my mouth shut all this lime. Please help me. - Los Angeles. Dear L.A.: You have been through a lot. If you are afraid to talk to your parents, please call The National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656­ 4673). The hotline offers free, confidential counseling 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Also contact www.rainn.org for addi­ tional assistance on how to approach your parents and what to do about your attacker. It doesn’t matter that time has passed. It is never too late to get help. We will be pray­ ing for you, dear. Birthday blues Dear Annie: I am a divorced man with three children, and they live with my ex­ wife. The problem is. I haven't seen my kids blow out their birthday candles for the last two years. My ex-wife has another man in her life. They are not married or living together. He is simply her boyfriend. I am so uncomfort­ able knowing this guy will be at my kids* birthday parties that I stay away. I have asked my ex not to include him. but she re­ fuses. I only want him to stay away long enough for me to watch my kids make a wish and blow out the candles. I know if I saw the boyfriend there. I might end up ra­ ining the whole celebration. Any advice would be appreciated. - Port Albemi. British Columbia Dear P.A.: It is unfortunate that your ex­ wife won't compromise and ask the boyfriend to stay home so your children can have both parents present at their parties. However, you also ought to learn to control your emotions long enough to enjoy your child's celebration without losing your tem­ per. Some day. you or your wife will likely remarry, and it is best for your children if all of you can get along. If that is not possible, plan a second birthday party at YOUR place, and watch the kids blow out the candles all you like. Take PSA Dear Aunie: As an operating room nurse. I frequently see how important early detection is. It can make lhe difference be­ tween life and death. I was four months laic last year getting my annual physical. I was feeling great and saw no reason to worry. I’m a 53-year-old man. and I don’t smoke, rarely drink, and I always wear my seatbelt and take my vita­ mins. The doctor said everything was per­ fect - except the blood test for prostate can­ cer. I was referred to a specialist, and al­ though the physical exam was negative, the second blood lest results were even higher than the first. A biopsy was taken, and the doctor told me I had prostate cancer - the same cancer that killed my father. Fortunately for me, the disease was caught in the early stages, which has al­ lowed me treatment options. My wife and 1 should have many active years together. Our children will have their father, and iny grandson will have his Papa. Please, guys, make an appointment today to see your doctor for a physical and a PSA test. Let’s all grow old together and com­ plain about the music. - D.B. in Pace, Fla. Dear D.B.: Thank you for reminding our readers of lhe importance of regular check­ ups and PSA tests for men. Your letter no doubt saved a life today. ••••• Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com. or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box 118130, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION Flie No. 02-489-00 ORDER TO ANSWER Hon. James H. Fisher ELLA MAE LAURENT. Plaintiff. JOHN WAYNE LAURENT. Defendant. Kuzava & Kuzava pic By Amy L. Kuzava (P52898) 118 East Court Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 269/945-6320 Attorney tor Ptamtifl TO: John Wayne Laurent Based on the pleadings hied in the above unti­ tled case, it is Order that Defendant. John Wayne Laurent shall tile an Answer or otherwise dotend at least 3 days prior to the hearing date noted betow If lhe Defendant. John Wayne Laurent shall fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 21st day of November 2002 at 2:30 p.m in the afternoon, this Court Shad take proofs and shall enter a Judgment of Divorce in the above entitled matter unless Defendant or his representative appears on that date and time Drafted by: Kuzava and Kuzava. pic By Amy L Kuzava (P52898) 118 East Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-6320 JAMES H FISHER. Circuit Judge (10/24) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.October 24. 2002 - Page 9 to TIME Jane... School Daze ‘n Stuff (conclusion) By Jack Walton Editor's Note: Joyce Weinbrecht is unable to write the column this week, but will be back soon. John (Jack) Waltoh. retired Hastings Optometrist has been writing his memories of Hastings where he grew up. He is the husband of Esther Walton who started the ’Time to Time" history articles several years ago. He gracefully offered this article to fill in for Joyce. This is a continuation of last week's article. There were, however, several older teach­ ers in junior high school that booked no truck with progressive education. One memorable example was “Lefty" Clark. She was one of those no nonsense teachers that all kids knew about by reputation from the fourth grade on. We knew if we drew Miss Clark we would have to behave like ladies and gentlemen or else. As a conse­ quence of the long shadow of her reputation she rarely had any discipline problems. Miss Clark’s nick name presumably evolved from her pugilistic skill. It seemed that when disciplining an errant student she would fake with her right and as they dodged the blow she’d catch them with her left. However, I never ever saw her do this and suspect most of what we heard was pure propaganda. I always liked and respected Catherine Clark, she wa an excel­ lent teacher. Another behavioral modifier was our junior high school principal “Perky." Perkins. In addition to being principle Walter Perkins was a great science teacher. He was liked and respected by everyone. Beginning in the early grades we kids heard rumors that when we entered seventh grade they sometimes used capital punishment on truants, kids vho damaged school property, potty moths and sassers. It was common knowledge that “Perky’s" board of educa­ tion was a paddle with holes drilled through it! The purpose of the holes was to raise blisters on your behind. I personally knew of only one case that Mr. Perkins used his infamous paddle and that was when two close friends of mine got caught skipping school. Jim and Stu both told me that when the lecture part was over and they were sentenced to receive the ulti­ mate punishment, Mr. Perkins called anoth­ er adult in to witness their execution. They said that up to the moment they were instructed to assume the position there was no sign of THE paddle anywhere. However, to their surprise they did receive two smart whacks on the rear from a paddle they later surmised had been concealed up Mr. Perkin’s shirt sleeve. According to my friends what really hurt the most was the humiliation of the experience. Upon ques­ tioning by we awed peers, Jim and Stu were of the opinion that the paddle didn't really have holes drilled through it. This bit of intelligence easeo my mind to such a point that my nightmares moderated consider­ ably. You can bet your genes that from this point forward I tread the straight and nar­ row. I was told that if I ever got punished for misbehaving at school I could count on being punished when I got home. Evidently the United Stales Supreme Court decision making double jeopardy illegal wasn’t handed down until sometime after 1937. Yes-sir-re-bob. I learned at a very tender age that crime does not pay. After relating the above I must pay trib­ ute to Walter Perkins. I consider him to have been one of the finest and most dedi­ cated teachers I ever knew. He was even handed, reasonable and fair. He was an exceptional teacher/administrator who believed in all the latest teaching tech­ niques. I consider it a great privilege to have known him. When I was 12 years old, I bought Priscilla Harrington’s paper route and began earning my own money. Donna Harrington, who was the local agent for the Battle Creek Enquirer News, was a won­ derful person. She had been widowed in the early years of the great depression and was raising six daughters single handedly. She was always cheerful and maintained a firm but gentle discipline with her girls as well as her motley crew of paper delivery per­ sons. I say “paper delivery persons” instead of paper boys, because several of her daughters had routes. You might say that the Harrington sisters broke the gender bar­ rier in lhe local male paper peddling monopoly. Donna Harrington always referred to my brother. George, and I as the “Walton brats" and herself as “the old bartie ax." She always followed her incantations of “those Walton brats" and “the old battle ax" with gales of infectious laughter. Even when she was retired and up in her 80’s she always addressed me as. “one of those Walton brats." She especially enjoyed doing this in public when she thought she could embar­ rass me. We all adored Donna Harrington. The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7. 1941, just a few months after I entered my sophomore year. After that fate­ ful day, every aspect of every American’s life was affected by the war. Just about everything you can think of was rationed. Butter, meat, sugar, coffee, canned goods, gasoline and tires were among the necessi ties strictly controlled. Non-essential iterr that weren't rationed were seldom availab or nonexistent. Students collected newspa­ pers, scrap meta) and cooking fats. Cooking fats we learned were converted into nitro­ glycerin for explosives. We used to fill the northeast comer room of the “White Building" from floor to as hi*h as we could reach with the bundles ot newspapers stu­ dents brought in every Friday. (Note: The “White Building” has been known as “The Annex" for many years now.) Periodically a semi truck was backed up to the front door of the White Building, where the scrap pqrer we had collected was loaded in and carted it away for recycling. The WORLD WAR II war memorial at Johnson Field was paid for in part, if not totally, by the pro­ ceeds from our war time scrap paper drives. Many students invested most of the dimes, quarters and half-dollars that came their way in War Savings Bonds. We bought war bond stamps with these coins. The stamps, which were green and featured the statue of a Minute Man could be pasted in little booklets the government supplied. When we filled a booklet we took it to the post office or one of the banks where they issued a genuine United States Government War Savings Bond in our name. A $25 war bond cost $18.75 and matured in ten years from the date of issue. At maturity you received back the stated face value of the bond. I think the real rale of return on War Bonds was 4 1/2%. Unfortunately, the hor­ rendous post war inflation eroded any real financial by war bond purchasers. Several yean in the late summer students took to the fields and gathered milk weed pods whose fluffy contents were substituted for lhe kapok or cork normally used in manufacturing life jackets. During the sum­ mer months young people of all ages also assisted in cultivating, watering, weeding and harvesting the family Victory Garden. Victory Gardens were important to the war effort because food was in short supply in many of the war tom areas around the world. In the fall young people assisted short handed farmers get the crops in. All rubber for fabricating tires in the United States was imported and because synthetic substitutes hadn’t been devel­ oped. new tires became almost non-existent for civilians. Only if the local ration board ruled that your travel was vital to the war effort could you get permission to buy a new tire. If your application was approved you were required to turn in your old tire when you picked up the new one. So called “new “ tires were retreads. Our primary source of hemp for making rope was the Philippines. Our hemp supply was completely cut off when the Japanese invaded the islands in the early months of the war. Believe it or not during the war a variety of marijuana was grown commer­ cially in several places around Michigan and used as a substitute for hemp in making rope. School kids joined lhe civilian air patrol, helped Civilian Defense during air raid drills; and yes, we did the air raid drills and black out practice in Hastings during World War II. Students did Red Cross work and participated in the activities of the U.S.O. center located on the north side of State Street, across the street from the county court house. A Oroup of locai volunteers banded together to organize lhe U.S.O. They collected funds and found volunteer staffing for this center, which catered for the most pan to the Coast Guard trainees in basic training at the Kellogg camps at Clear Lake and Pine Lake. In my sophomore year. I got a job work­ ing for Chester Hodges in his jewelry store on State Street. The store was open for busi­ ness six days a week. During the school week I walked to work from our house on The fourth and fifth grade boys at Second Ward School in 1937: (first row, from left) Donald Britten, Monte Lane, Bill Smith, LeRoy Hewitt, Bob Callahan, (second row) George Anderson, Richard Hart, Hank Keeler, Duane Wilkes, Robert Hender­ shott, Bill Kinney and Richard Wilkins. The fourth and fifth grade girls at Second Ward School in 1937: (first row. from left) Nancy Ransom, Joan Ducker, Beulah Myers, Marian Cooley, llene Rogers, Ardith Sherman, Hazel Martz, (second row) Barbara Mead, Eleanor Jarman, Lor­ raine Schantz, Charieeti Cappon, Betty Weick. Donna Bachelder, Dorothy Rupple, Merilyn Tolles and Mildred Smith. We would like to thank everyone who attended the OFFICE 1 FOR RENT Exceptional and Four-room suite Battle Enquirer and News I usually had 28 to 30 customers at any given time, which translated into a net income of about $1.40 a week. I can still remember the time I had saved enough money to own my very first five dollar bill. I was very proud and thought I’d hit the big time. Al the age of 16 I began working in the bookkeeping department of the Hastings City Bank, which at that time was located on the southeast comer of State and Jefferson streets. With this new job my pay was increased to 25 cents an hour, an increase of more than 60 percent! During the school year my duties at the bank pri­ marily consisted of lhe posting customer checking account ledger. I did this work after school hours on a specially designed posting machine. During the summer months I worked full time and learned among other things like liow to compute interest and payments on land contracts, cash checks, prove bank deposits and bal­ ance out a teller’s cage at the end of the day. This was a wonderful job and I Seamed a great deal about money and practical bank­ ing. During the 1940s, Mr. Fred Stebbins was president of lhe Hastings City Bank, Maurice Lambie was cashier and Roy Chandler the first teller. Mr. Lambie had worked at the bank his entire life and told me that when he was hired in as a young man it was his primary job to post all of the savings and checking account transactions that had occurred that day. He did all of this by himself by hand! There were no armored cars servicing Hastings in lhe 1940s. In the summer time Bond Street and was supposed to arrive at the store on Main Street by 7 a.m. I got myself out of bed with the alarm clock, but I occasionally overslept My job description included sweeping the floors, wiping fin­ gerprints off the showcases, and washing the front windows when the weather was warm. On Saturdays I was responsible for removing the trays of gold watches and dia­ mond rings from the safe and arrange them for display in the front window. I remember several limes we received shipments of wooden barrels of Fiesta tableware packed in excelsior. We unpacked and washed these sets of dishes in the basement then brought them upstairs where they were put on display. Fiestaware was very popular in the ’40s and I under­ stand has become collectible now and can be found in many antique shops. I learned the names of the contemporary sterling sil­ ver patterns, crystal, and formal tableware patterns. I learned to appreciate and love fine crystal and china. Probably the most important lesson I learned about myself at Hodges, was that I was not a natural bom salesman and had little aptitude in this area. Chet Hodges was a talented "master” sales­ man and I realized that if I couldn’t learn salesmanship from him 1 couldn't learn it from anyone. 1 obtained my Social Security card in 1942 when I began working at the store. I contributed to this program every year for the next 50 years. If I remember correctly Mr. Hodges, paid me 15 cents an hour, which was thought to be a fair wage for kids in those days, mini­ mum wage as we know it today was unheard of. I was grateful to have a job and an opportunity to earn some money and at the same time learning something of retail business. Fifteen cents an hour was considerably more than the five cents a week per cus­ tomer I had been making delivering papers seven days a week. When I delivered the affordable or singles. 1st Annual Glen Atkinson Memorial Scramble at Gun Ridge Golf Course MUDSOn Oder & Spice TOOTHPASTE S*l *1» ’2.51 £-400 J A Odorless ---i l—j Gertie xMTTVtsrem A special thanks to: Zach and Tealy Moore Mike and Candace Schnurr Including: Conference room High-speed cable internet access Telephone system in place Utilities included Private parking Ron and Julie Wymer Elden and Emi Vanderhrook and the wonderful staffat Gun Ridge Golf Course Available: Limited secretarial services Copying Now open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays ANNES HEALTH FOODS Carriage House Professional Park ( .all 945-5050 for appointment when I worked full time we would occa­ sionally get a shipment of bills from the Illinois Continental Bank of Chicago. These shipments were sent by registered mail through the post office. No one even knew exactly when these shipments were going to be made. We used to get a phone call about mid morning stating that they had a registered package they’d like to have picked up. We knew when we got this mes­ sage that it was a shipment of money, even though they didn’t mention the word. Several times it became my duty to pick up the registered package. I walked with no escort from the post office, which was located on the northeast comer of Church and Court streets, down State Street swing­ ing a bag containing $20,000. or whatever in new $20 bills. I suppose that in today's dollar it would be the equivalent to some­ thing in the neighborhood of eight or ten times that amount in real value stamped on the outside of the bag in big black letters v ere. ’The Continental Illinois Bank of Chicago.” Can you imagine anyone doing that in this day and age? One thing that fascinated me about the Hastings City Bank was the security pre­ cautions they had in place to thwart bank robbers. It should be kept in mind that in the 1930’s a number of notorious bank rob­ bers were roaming about the country: Dillinger. Ma Barker. Pretty Boy Floyd to name but a few. The bank had loaded hand guns hidden everywhere, probably 10 or 12 that I knew about. There were also two 30/30 deer rifles, one in the closet in the board of directors room and one in the stair­ well landing, which lead to the upstairs old storage vault Since to my knowledge no one had ever been checked out in the use of any of these weapons, it would probably have been a bloody massacre had we actu­ ally been held up There were a number of places scattered throughout the bank, where the outside burglar alarm could be tripped and once in a while one got tripped acci­ dentally. but the police never showed up to my knowledge, so I don’t know what good they would have been. Surveillance cam­ era and technology like dye packets hadn’t been invented yet. Working most of my high school years limited my participation in sports for which I had little aptitude and not a great deal of motivation. The sports I think I would have really enjoyed and believe I could have done well in were soccer, swimming and wrestling. None of these sports were included in our local sports programs. The primary emphasis nationwide was on foot­ ball. basketball and baseball, pretty much as it is today. Because of very strict gas rationing, cars were not much of a part of the high school experience during World War IL Most students in high school didn’t have a drivers license since there wasn’t much point in bothering. The up side of this was that 1 don’t remember that any high school student was ever killed in a car acci­ dent during the war years. This does not mean that we didn’t expe­ rience our full share and more of sorrow and grief. We were deeply scared time and again when one of “our” local boys was reported missing or K.I.A. (“killed in action"). All told some 30 Hastings High School alumni made the supreme sacrifice during World War II. Some of these young men I knew in school and some because they lived in our neighborhood. Everyone knew the families around town that dis­ played a gold star in a window signifying that a member of their family had been killed while in the service of our country. Tempered by the Great Depression years of the 1930s and scarred by war, the gradu­ ating classes of Hastings High School from 1941 through 1946 were forced to face the sobering realities of life much earlier than most generations. Now. almost 60 years later when I look around and see what my generation has accomplished and what they have con­ tributed to our society, our culture and our country, I feel very proud and honored to have been a small pan of it. 1 The Atkinson Family �Page 10- The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 Lakewood shoots for playoff spot at Ionia By Brett Bremer Sports Editor A huge upset over Capital Circuit leader Jackson Lumen Christi, 26-20, last Friday kept the Lakewood football team’s playoff hope alive. The Vikings are 5-3 and need a win this Friday against Ionia to get into the playoffs. Lakewood coach Randall Hager says it’ll be a real challenge when ’hey visit Ionia Friday night at 7:30p.m “They’re a big football team, maybe the biggest we see all year, except for Char­ lotte. They’re physical, and their defense gets a lot of pressure. It’s a difficult matchup.” “We’ve got 20 seniors who’vc worked hard with the goal and desire to be a play­ off team. We’ll come motivated with that in mind.” If the Vikings can get the win at Ionia they’ll be headed to their first playoff game in ten years. Hopefully this Friday night will be as fun for Maple Valley head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt as last Friday was. The Lions travel down to Albion for a 7 o’clock showdown. Mittelstaedt said that his team should have plenty of motivation for the game with the thoughts of a possible home play off game. “We may have to win,” said Mittelstaedt, to gel the home playoff game. “Albion beat us last year, we’re going to try and beat them this year." Albion is currently 4-4 on the season. Paw Paw beat them last week 23-7. After long seasons the Panthers and the Saxons will be looking to clear the zeros away from their names in the standings. The Panther’s last, best chance to get victory number two this season comes Fri­ day night in Delton at 7:30 p.m. Kalamazoo Hackett comes to Delton with an identical record to the Panthers’, 1­ 7, and both teams will be going for their first KVA victory. Hackett just missed get­ ting their first league win last week when lhe f*H 20-13 to Galesburg. Panthers’ head coach Rob Heethuis says that his boys will be ready to come back from last week’s loss and tee it up with Kalamazoo Hackett. After last Friday’s loss to Sparta the Sax­ ons got together on Saturday and raked leaves around the community. Hastings’ coach Kyle DeHom said it was another way for his kids to continue to bond together. “Il was a fun lime as a group. They didn’t have to worry about X’s and O’s.” DeHom says that even through the strug­ gles this season has been “fun all the time. I’m immensely sad to see it winding down and coming to an end.” At Kcnowa Hills Friday night either the Saxons of the Knights will celebrate their first win of the season. Hastings’ coach Kyle DeHom thinks his offense should work well against Kenowa’s 4-3 defense. Prep athletes know we’re in it together A few members of lhe Lakewood varsity boys’ cross-country team, along with a few of their friends started their day early last Friday morning. Corey Thelen, Justyn Yager, Dan Morris and Brandon Carpenter took off to hit the road. Not in their spikes getting ready for the conference tournament, or the upcoming re­ gional. Not even to get to class early. They hopped in a *97 Olds’ LSS at 6:30 to go grab some Krispy Kreme doughnuts. That doesn’t sound like the breakfast of a conference champion cross-country team, maybe of conference co-champions, but it was a day for celebration. The guys’ were on the road to catch the Lakewood varsity girls’ tennis team in action at the state tennis meet. Rain forced them, and me, to be running all over Grand Rapids, and even Rockford to find the team. The guys from Lakewood hit a couple outdoor sites, but didn’t find anybody. It was sunny in the morning but everything was still really wet. I went straight to the scene of lhe crime. East Grand Rapids High School, the school that was hosting the tournament, but nobody was playing any where around there. A secretary in the office knew what indoor courts the girls’ were playing at, but didn’t know how to get to any of the places. She did find me some help though. I caught up with lhe Lakewood guys, and a couple of tennis players finally, at the Michigan Athletic Club. The Vikings first and second singles players, Nocllc Williams and Karen Kruiscnga, were waiting for courts there, and waiting, and waiting to use one of the six courts there, for about 20 matches. After about a half an hour, we still hadn’t seen any of the Lakewood girls play tennis, and they had decided to send some of the second singles players, including Kruisenga, up to Rockford to play at another indoor site there. Williams finally got to start her match, but was stopped before finishing the first set when a ladies travel league took control of the courts. The high school girls had to take turns using one court on the end. The Lakewood guys took off. heading up to Rockford to sec Kruisenga, then to Riv­ erview to see Tracy Barbour and the second doubles team of Kristi Barbour and Emily Thompson. I stuck around at lhe MAC because I know how it feels to be at a big tournament and be the only person on your team stuck at some obscure location, and I peeked over the tournament director’s shoulder to see that it would only be about 45 minutes before Williams got to get back on the court. After her match finished, i hit Yesterdog. The Lakewood guys had to stop at Sabarros’ for a couple of slices. After lunch everybody was back together at East Hills, where we got to see the first doubles team of Keagan Krauss and Mia Smith win their first match of the day. “We’ve seen the end of every match," said Thelen. “We get there and it’s over.” I had to leave the state tennis finals to cover football, but the Lakewood guys were jumping back in lhe cruiser to search for some more Vikings playing tennis. They were out there somewhere. That’s lhe whole point of the story. It’s one of the best things about high school sports, the way teams get together to support other teams. The Viking cross-country runners were driving all over the country, looking for their classmates, a few limes the even found them soon enough to cheer them on, rather than just ask them how they did. I’ve seen it all fall, especially at girls’ basketball games. The soccer team coming in from a game and plopping down on lhe bleachers in Hast­ ings and Delton. Girls’ soccer players checking out the boys’ games, or football teams getting together to watch a girls’ basketball game. Parents can definitely make some noise and be a little rowdy, but nothing like a group of teenage boys getting on lhe refs back at a girls’ basketball game, or the Lakewood cross-country guys being there to high five, or hug, the girls’ tennis team as they walk off the court at the state finals. It’s especially nice when they wear their jerseys to the game, to add a little color to the crowd. In Caledonia Tuesday night, some of the guys in the stands were wearing the girls’ warmups. Sometimes, especially at girls’ events, the crowds can be a little thin and it’s nice to know there’ll almost always be that one little mob of students huddled together at one end of the bleachers to cheer on their classmates. It’s nice to see. Senior quarterback Scott Secor will lead the Vikings Friday night into Ionia. Lakewood will be playing to get a berth into the playoffs for the first time in ten years. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The offense is finally starting to click for the Saxons, and DeHorn says they should be all right if they can “shore up the defense and make a few more plays." Kenowa was doubled up by Wayland last week. 28-14. The TK Trojans’ arc on the w inning roll that head coach Tim Penfield said he hoped his team would end the year on. TK should keep on rolling this Friday night when they host Godwin Heights at Bob White Sta­ dium. Godwin has struggled this season. The Wolverines have only one win, and arc 0-6 in the O-K Blue. Last Friday night they were run over by the Blue leading Coopers­ ville Broncos 46-7. Current Records: Delton 1-7 Hastings 0-8 Lakewood 5-3 Maple Valley 7-1 Thomapplc Kellogg 3-5 • Here’s a round up of last week’s gridiron action. Hastings 28, Sparta 34 Hastings’ varsity football coach Kyle DeHom said he’d never seen a quarter like the third quarter his team played last Friday night in their 34-28 loss to Sparta. The Saxons outscored Spana 21-0 in the third to build a 28-14 lead heading into the final stanza, but their magic ran out when the whistle sounded to start the fourth quar­ ter. Sparta started the fourth quarter by com­ pleting a 78-yard half back pass, then the Saxons couldn’t stop Sparta full back Jona­ than Kaye from running all over the field, and pushing the Spartans back into the lead. The Spartans scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to get back on lop of the Sax­ ons, and keep Hastings winless in the final home game of the season for the Saxons. DcHom told his seniors before the game, “this is the last game you’ll ever play on this field, make memories. Play like a star." After the game DeHorn said, “to a man, they all did it.” Hastings trailed 14-7 coming out of the halftime locker rooms. The Saxons took the kickoff and started from their own 25. They ran the ball down the field to the Spartans’ 10-yard line where Dustin Bowman found Ryan Ferguson for a touchdown comple­ tion. Joe Arens kick lied lhe game at 14. ueiton coach Rob Heethuis sends the play in with quarterback Tyler Blacken (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons squibbed the ensuing kick­ off, and Sparta couldn’t get a firm grasp on it. Ferguson picked the ball up for Hastings, and the Saxons look over at Sparta’s 30. Dustin Bowman ran it in from the 16 to give the Saxons their first lead of the ball game, 20-14. Hastings’ kick off got away from the Spartans again. This time Scott Redman picked it up for the Saxons. night after the two teams battled back and forth for the first two and a half quarters. "The big story I think,” said Delton coach Rob Heethuis. “is we’re in the ball game, leading in lhe third quarter, then two turnovers." Christian took a 20-19 lead with 8:33 left Io play in the third quarter .On Christian’s next possession the Panthers forced a punt, but fumbled the return. The Comets quickly capitalized on the play. Jared Czuk scored his third touch­ down of the night putting Christian up 27­ 19. It just kept going for the Panthers. On the first play of the ensuing drive Delton fum­ bled the ball in the backfield, and Christian picked it up. Christian took the ball into the endzone to build a 34-19 lead going into the fourth quarter, where they added two more scores to seal lhe victory. The two teams spent the first half of the game trading scores. Delton went up 6-0 on a 2-yard touch­ down run by Mark NeSmith mid way through the first quarter. Christian responded with a 14-yard touchdown pass, from Brett Jager to Scott VanderMcer. both teams missed on their first extra point tries and the game was tied 6-6 at lhe end of one quarter of play. The next blow would be delivered by the Panthers. It was NeSmith again. This time carrying lhe pigskin into the endzone from 6 yards out. Tyler Blackcn’s extra point made it 13-6 Delton. With just over two minutes left in the half Christian struck back. Czuk scored on a 2-yard run, and the Comets converted the extra point to tic the game at 13 going into halftime. The Panthers took their third lead of the night on a 28-yard throw and catch from Blacken to Steve Bourdo. Bourdo went 28 yards for the TD as the Panthers grabbed the lead for the last time in the ball game. Trie Lions’ Jimmy Himeiss (23) cuts up field with the ball as trie Smith pushes an Eagle linebacker out of his path. (Photo by Brett Bremer) This time Dustin Bowman ran the pig­ skin in from 4 yards out, and his pass to brother Drew Bowmar on the two-point conversion try put Hastings up 28-14. Two minutes remained in the third quar­ ter and the Saxons’ defense hadn’t been on the field yet. But like coach Kyle DeHom said, the magic was gone. With the game tied at 28 in the fourth the Saxons tried a fake punt from their own 30yard line on a fourth-and-inches play. They got the yardage for the first down, but Sparta stripped the ball and took over. Then marched down and scored the winning TD on a 1-yard run by Kaye with about two minutes left. Hastings moved the ball pretty well, try­ ing to comeback, but the Spartans picked of a Saxons pass in Sparta territory with about a minute left to seal the win. DeHom said that he didn’t know what Io say to his players after lhe game. “It was tough to lose that one. The kids were suprising. Patting each other on lhe backs. It was an exciting game. It was fun to be part of.” For the past few weeks DeHorn has talked about small victories. The Saxons gained nearly 300 yards of total offense. The 28 points was the most they’ve scored this year. Their special teams forced two turnovers, and as a whole they were on the plus side of the turnover battle for the first lime this season. A second quarter 25-yard touchdown pass from Dustin Bowman to Ferguson was the Saxons other score in the game. DcHorn liked lhe balance his offense showed in the contest. Dustin Bowman completed 13 of 24 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 37 yards and two TD’s. Ryan Ferguson was his leading receiver. He caught five passes for 71 yards and the two TDs. Drew Bowman led the Saxons on the ground rushing 12 times for 54 yards. He also caught four passes for 45 yards. J. B. Donnini carried 13 times for 51 yards to add to the Saxons ground total of 141. Delton 19, Kalamazoo Christian 48 Second half turnovers by Delton helped Kalamazoo Christian pul! away last Friday Blacken completed six of nine passes on the night for 81 yards. Senior Dustin Pash moved into the back­ field and led the Panthers* ground game. He carried the ball 14 times for 82 yards. “Unfortunately," said Heethuis, “the next 35 points belong top Kalamazoo Chris­ tian.” Less than a minute after Delton went back ahead the Comets took their first lead of the night on a 6-yard run by Czuk, 20­ 19. It was all the points they woulo need, but they didn’t stop. Dustin Morgan led the Delton defense again. He tallied eight tackles on the night. Lakewood 26, Jackson Lumen Christi 20 It was a big task in front of the Vikings last Friday, facing the league leader Lumen Christi, needing a win to stay in the hunt for the playoffs. Christi had only lost one game the past three seasons. Hager said it was Christi’s first loss in the league in about four years. “They lost a lol of kids, but they’re still a great football team.” Senior quarterback Scott Secor again led the way for the Vikings. He led his team on the ground rushing 19 times for 100 yards. He was six for six passing for 135 yards. Secor had a hand in all four Viking touch­ downs, rushing for two and throwing for the other two. A 12-0 Lakewood halftime lead was quickly cut to five by a Lumen Christi touchdown run in the third quarter. Hager said he still felt as if his team was in decent shape at that point. The Viking offense again drove down the field for a touchdown. This lime a 25-yard run by Tommy Pett set up another Secor 1-yard TD run. The two-point conversion pass from Kris Vezino to Secor was good and the Vikings had a 26-13 lead with just about five min­ utes icmaining in the contest. Lakewood’s defense got the ball back, but the offense couldn’t kill the clock and were forced to turn it back over to Lumen Christi. With only about 20 seconds remaining Christi completed a long pass. Four Viking See GRIDDERS continued on page 11 �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 - Page 11 GRIDDERS (from page 10) defenders crashed into the receiver, and knocked the ball lose. A Lumen Christi teammate picked up the ball in the endzone for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 26-20. “It scared us a little bit,” said Hager. “It scared me.” “The defense played great, really well in the first half. Lumen Christi bad a good game plan in the second half, but we still made big plays when we needed to. Four guys tackle the ball and he fumbles, then a guy gets a gift. They played with so much heart." Linebacker Cody Deatsman played a su­ per game, said Hager, he had 18 tackles. Secor had nine on D for the Vikes. Lumen Christi's onside kick was recov­ ered by Lakewood, and Secor kneeled to kill the clock. Lakewood built their 12-0 halftime lead behind good defensive play and two Secor TD passes. The first TD came in the second quarter when a 15 play 74-yard drive ended with an 11-yard pass from Secor to Vezino in the endzone. The special teams, which Hager called “a little erratic", failed on three extra point at­ tempts including the first one. Lakewood took a 12-0 lead when Secor again hooked up with Vezino late in the second quarter. This time for a 6-yard TD pass and catch. Lance Beglin set up the touchdown when he took a pass from Secor 45 yards down to the Lumen Christi 6-yard line with about a minute left in the half. Lumen Christi came back with a good game plan in the second half, said Hager, and cut the lead to 12-7 with a 17 play scoring drive. Then on what Hager called “the series of the game,” Lakewood came right back down to score in the fourth quarter. The of­ fense moved the ball down the field on 14 plays to the 1-yard line where Secor plunged in to put the Vikings up 18-7. Maple VaUey 20, Olivet 0 When the next edition of Webster’s dic­ tionary is printed the definition under the word dominant may read something like this: Ben Smith, Cam Smith, Jonathan Den­ ton, Josh Grasman, Nate Racine, sec also Maple Valley defensive line. They Maple Valley varsity football team put together an impressively powerful per­ formance, pushing the Olivet Eagles around on both sides of the football and win 20-0 at Olivet last Friday. “It was quite a game," said Lions coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. “I don’t think wc could have played any better." It may not appear as gaudy as earlier Lion wins, bu< just because the boys in the trenches dominated rather than the Lions’ speedy running backs. Maple Valley didn’t complete a pass in the game except on two-point tries, but still racked up 301 yards of offense. Last week instead of busting a couple of 20 or 30-yard runs the Lions did it the old fashioned way. for the most part. The Lions First drive of the game ended with a 32yard touchdown run by Eric Smith to put the Valley up 6-0, but it was the Lions big­ gest offensive play of the night in terms of yardage. The first ouarter ended with the Lions still leading 6-0. Valley’s defense had only given up 18 yards in the first quarter, and the Eagles came out punting to begin the second quarter. Eric Smith returned the punt past the Oli­ vet 30-yard line, but the Lions decided they wanted more of a challenge, and drew a penalty flag pushing them back to the 20. They used the next 21 plays to march 80yards for a touchdown. The Lion ball carri­ ers spent the drive just riding on the backs of their offensive line, racking up first down after first down. The drive started with a big gainer, a 9yard run by Bryan Dunlap, but the Lions slowed things up from there. The Lions averaged 355 yards a play for the next 20-plays, and everybody knows if you can rush for three yards every time you touch the football, you should never lose a game. Valley totaled seven first downs on the drive. They converted on four third downs and two fourth down plays. Dunlap had the only double digit gain of the drive, a 12-yard carry from the Olivet 36 down to the 24. Seniors Jimmy Hirneiss, Dunlap, and Eric Smith took turns pounding the ball be­ hind their offensive line, each of them car­ ried the ball seven times on the drive. Smith finally punched the ball across the goal line on his seventh carry of the drive, from 2 yards out, to put Valley up 12-9. “Wc used to do that a lot,” said Mittel­ staedt, “run 6 or 7 minutes off the clock be­ fore scoring. This year we’ve been giving the ball up, scoring faster, but we couldn’t do that tonight." And they didn’t need to. After punting on the first play of the sec­ ond quarter, the Eagles again got thei: hands on the football with 39 seconds left before half time. They ran two plays, then the third was an interception by Maple Val­ ley’s Ryan Grider. To start the second half VaUey went scored fast, going 68 yards down the field in only 14 plays. The drive took just seven and a half minutes off the clock. Practi­ cally, run and shoot. Eric Smith scored again, this time from just inches out on a fourh-and-goal play. The pass from quarterback Britt Leonard to Grider was complete and the Lions led 204). ’ You know your defense is having a good day when your leading tacklers are on the defensive line. Senior guard Zach Vorcc had nine tack­ les for the Maple Valley defense. Tackle Eric Turner had 6. The Lion defense gave up only four first downs until the Eagles final drive of the ball game. Olivet was never even on the Maple Valley half of the field until only about two minutes remained in the game. They got close in the third quarter. Oli­ vet had lhe ball al their own 45. but Turner came up with one of his big tackles for a loss, and the Eagles were forced to punt on the next play. Olivet gained only 122 yards in the game, 55 of them coming on the final drive of the game. The Eagle fans got a little ex­ cited. thinking that there was a chance their team wouldn't be shut out. Instead of just chipping in a short field goal to get something on lhe board Olivet sent a pass into the endzone on fourth-andfivc from the Maple Valley 9-yard line. Grider caught the pass, his second inter­ ception of the night, stalled to run then stopped and stood in the endzone and waited, and waited, and waited as the final few seconds ticked off the clock. “I can't remember a better evening," said Mittelstaedt. “It was fun.” In other SMAA news Leslie whipped Morrice last Friday. 51-0, to stay one game ahead of the Lions in the league. Middleville 32. Rogers 12 The Trojans’ varsity football team got their third win of the season, and second in the league last week al Rogers by outscor­ ing the Golden Hawks 32-12. TK fullback Kyle Farris made a trium­ phant return, after getting a little bit of ac­ tion in the Trojans’ win at Calvin Christian. He rushed 41 times for 181 yards and three touchdowns. On lhe ground the Trojans racked up a total of 401 yards. Trojan quarterback Chad Baragar broke a 6-6 tic in the third quarter with a 11-yard touchdown run. Baragar threw only three times in the whole ball game, completing two of lhe passes for 27 yards. Farris carried the ball across the goal line two more times in the quarter for the Tro­ jans. pushing the lead to 24-6. Rogers only score of lhe second half came on a 50-yard fumble return for a touchdown. The TK defense held Rogers to only 142 yards of total offense in the game. 104 on the ground. Junior linebacker Josh Waller led the Trojans’ defense in tackles with eight. TK added one more TD in the fourth quarter. Justin VanSpronsen scored on a 6yard plunge. In other O-K Blue news the Coopersville Broncos clinched at least a share of the league title with a win last week over the Trojans’ opponent this Friday. Godwin Heights. The Broncos can earn the out right title with a win Friday night. Panthers get second KVA win, but then fall Kortni Matteson knocks down a freethrow to add one to her Delton leading 14 points against Pennfield. loss. Delton is now 5-10. with a 2-5 mark in the KVA. The Panthers got their second KVA win when the won at Pennfield. It was the sec­ ond win in a row for Delton. “We played with more confidence." said Williams. “This was a cany over from Tuesday (Oct. 15).“ Pennfield only managed to score double digit points in one quarter, ten in the third. “Our full court pressure and fast break was a major factor." said Williams. With Charron, a captain and starter, out Williams said that “Kortni Matteson and Lutz played with great intensity and leader­ ship." Matteson led the Panthers in scoring with 14. She also had four assists. Lutz scored ten points, and added ten re­ bounds and two blocked shots. Delton got eight points from Roxann Huisman. The Panthers host Kalamazoo Hackett Thursday Oct. -24. then Parchment on Thursday Oct. 28. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Turnovers continue to be the circled stat on Delton’s varsity girls’ basketball coach Rick Williams' stat sheets. The Panthers turned the ball over 39 times in a 71-39 loss to Kalamazoo Chris­ tian Tuesday Oct. 22, but only 14 times in a 47-30 win over Pennfield Thursday Oct. 17. After beating Pennfield with only 14 turnovers the entire game, Delton turned the ball over 14 times in the first quarter against Christian. “We did not handle their pressure de­ fense in the half court, nor in the full court," said Williams. “They arc a very good team.” Margo Lutz led Delton with ten points. Christina Charron added seven. Christian got their tenth win of the sea­ son, while lhe Panthers suffered their 10th The Panthers’Margo Lutz finds some room underneath the basket waits for the ball to come off the rim in Delton’s win at Pennfield. (Photo by Linda Boyce) BOWLINC SCORES Delton junior defensive back Zac Culbert puts his shoulder into the Comets ball carrier. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 21; Middle Lakers 17; Three Frogs 16; Hastings Bowl 15; King Pins 12; Who’s Up II; Just Us 9; Last Minute 9. Women’s Good Gaines and Series - S. McKee 223-564; M. Hodges 194-498; S. Merrill 161-462: L. McClelland 155-440; B. Miner 156*431: I. Pepper 179-429; S. Cooley 128-370; J. McMillon 189; S. VandenBurg 182: L. Jackson 169; J. Rabley 158. Men's Good (James and Series - B. Akers 199-509; C. VanHouten 183-503; F. Wagner 153-431; Jr. Haynes 163; B. Hasman 162. Deer Hunters’ Weekend ~ AUCTION ~ October 26th & 27th Byington Estate SKHT1NG-IN SEMINAR/CUNK Tuesday Trios Bob’s Grill 20-12; Piece of Cake 19.5­ 12.5; Kenny Lee Builders 19.5-12.5; Seebers Auto Body 19-13; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 17-15; Trouble 16-16; Cook Jacksun 14.5-175; CB’s 12.5-19.5; Millers Excavating 11-21; 3 Blind Mice 11-21. High Game and High Series - T. Redman 177; J. Phillips 211; D. Seeber 191; B. Hayes 154; S. Vandenburg 193­ 531; A. Arends 158; R. Miller 183; S. Vamcy 167; P. Fisher 178; T. Brown 169; K. Carpenter 174; D. Harding 158; P. Cogswell 180; L. Trumble 192; P. Ramey 164; R. Brummel 164; V. Green 158; J. Rice 193. 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Green Gables Haven (Domestic Violence Shelter) —Over 30 years business experience —Wife and mother to four children —Avid sportswoman, longtime member of Thomapple Valley Ducks Unlimited McKeough's long years of service on various government bodies has given her the background and experience to perform the duties of her office. As a non partisan candidate, she will make decisions based on what's best for those in her district, not what’s best for a particular party VOTE FOR JAN McKEOUOH NOVEMBER 5 -YOU PQ HAVE A CHOICE. �Pag* 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 lOjOfnoncEs SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Mooting, Sept 24, 2002 4 board members present, Eddy-Hough absent. Approved Resolution to set Sewer Connection Ratos and Fees for SWBCSWA Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Social Board Meeting October 7,2002 All Board members present and 4 citizens. Approved Wall Lake Aquatic Rent Control. Special Assessment Distnct No 02-1 Approved contract for Construct on Code and Zoning Ordinance Administration and Enforcement. Calculator for Assessing Dept.. Assessor Licenses Renewal and winter Newsletter. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Regular Board Meeting October 14,2002 All Board members present and more than 35 citizens. Approved previous minutes and bills, received Treasurers and Committee Reports. Approved interest agreement with Greater Wall Lake Association, sending back to the Planning Commission the McKeough rezoning request, looking further on placing grass seed at Coder Creek Cemetery, certified Delinquent O & M Sower Charges. adtftional Monies for second building inspector, upgrade of treasurers tax receipting program. Heard comments from the public concerning McKeough rezoning. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (10/24) Notice of Mortgage F<yecMMA»re Safe TH® RRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicolo L. Beison a single woman (original mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 31,1997, and recorded on November 5,1997 in Document No. 1003763 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 31,1997, which was record­ ed on November 12, 1997, in Document * 1003989, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 34/100 dolars ($81,838.34). inducting interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 11X) p.m., on December 5,2002. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 3 of E.W. Bliss Repeat of a part of the South 1/4 of Section 17, Town 3 North, Rango 8 West, being a repiat of the totiowing; Lots 7,8,9 and 10 of Block 13 of HJ. Konfiekfs Adcition to toe City of Hastings, Lots 4, 5, 6 and part of 7 of John Lichty's Rist Addition to the City of Hastings, and Lots 4. 5.6. 7, 8. 9, and part of Lola-3 and 10 of Fairview Addition to toe City at Hastings, accord­ ing to toe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Pago 24. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 24,2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 AM 4990505840 Cougars (11/21) SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 9. 2002 - 7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Flint. Lyons, Rogers. Bellmore. McKenna. Greenfield, VHmont and thirty (30) guests Minutes of the regular board meeting September 11, 2002. approved and pieced on hie Compensation Resolution *2002-06 approved with change In trustee rate back in 2002 amount per diem by roll call vote. Resolution #2002-07 for the Tax Levy and 2003 Budget approved by roll call vote. Election inspectors appointed. First Reading of Ordinance *2032-95 (Amendment to Article VI & VII) accepted by roll caH vote. First Reading of Ordinance *2002-96 (Keyhole Amendment) accepted by roil call vote. Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment. Treasurer's Report, Zoning Report. Police Report al received and Mod. Planning Commission Recommendation for Sign Ordinance *2002-9’ accepted by roS call vote. Road Committee recommendation to create Special Assessment District on Irving Road for paving purposes accepted. Sewer Agreement with Wal-Mart approved by roll cal vote. Clerk and Supervisor approved to contact FlexFab regarding tie in to sewer. Motion to adjourn al 9:35 p.m. Respectfu»y submitted. Robin McKenna. Cletk Attested to by: Roger 'Almont. Supervisor (10/24) Free throw line hurts Saxons on both ends By Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings’ varsity girls' basketball split in a couple of O-K Gold contests in the last week, defeating Sparta Thursday Oct. 17 60-53. but then falling to Caledonia Tuesday Oct. 22 54-48. “Stop Slot.” was Saxons head coach Steve Laubaugh’s goal for the game against Caledonia, as it has probably been the goal for all the teams in the O-K Gold this sea­ son. The Saxons did a pretty good job of it in the first half, holding her to five points. Hastings led 18-14 at halftime, holding Slot in check and being patient moving the ball around on offense until they round good shots. Molly Alderson scored eight points in the first half, on her way to leading the Saxons in the game with 14. Caledonia led 2-0 and didn't lead again until midway through the third period when Scots’ freshman forward Amanda Jandahal scored to go up 24-23. The teams then went back and forth un­ til the fourth quarter. Hastings took a one point lead on two free throws by Niki Noteboom, but Caledo­ nia scored the next seven points to lead 43­ 37. Slot scored 14 of her game high 19 points in the second half, and junior center Mindy Bode scored all 12 of her points in the second to push Caledonia into the lead. A Laura Dipcrt three pointer cut the Scot lead in half, but it was as close as the Sax­ ons would get lhe rest of the night. Dipcrt scored nine points for lhe Saxons, as did Noteboom. “It was ugly.” said Stauffer, “but we got it done.” The Scots turned the ball over 24 times. Stauffer said that sometimes her girls lose their focus. She says that there's lhe wrong play, a good play, a better play, and a best play. “We need more of the best play, in­ stead of the good.” Both teams shot right around 30% from the field. With all those balls coming off lhe iron there were lots of rebounds to be had. Caledonia’s Shelby King seemed to find the big ones. She pulled down ten boards on the night to go along with her four points. Stauffer said she told her junior for­ ward King that “she doesn’t need to score points to be on the floor for us." She plays excellent defense, said Stauf­ fer, and “she's smart about knowing where lhe balls arc going to come off. She has good instincts to go and get the ball." Part of Laubaugh’s “stop Slot" program was to try and keep her off the free throw line, where Caledonia has been very good Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has bean made in the conctitiona of a mortgage made by Dwight D. Peebles and Sheila D. Peebles, husband and wtte (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1998, and recorded on May 20.1998 in Document *1012194 in Barry County Record*. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated January 4,2000, which was recorded on February 23. 2000, in Document *1041384 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is daimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 43/100 doSars ($47,941.43), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 pjn.. on November 21, 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and toe South 1/2 of Lot 72. OA Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats on peg* 38. The redemption period shaU be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case th* redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 10,2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Statitons 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe *200228040 StaKons (11/7) HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special mmmint roti covering all properties within the WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 02-1 benetitted by toe propoeed aquatic ptent control project has been ftied in toe Office of the Township Cteric tor pubic examination. The asssssment roi has been prepared for toe purpose Saxons Molly Alderson (34) and Niki Noteboom show how to "Stop Slot", as Al­ derson gets in front of Caledonia's high scoring Julie Slot and Noteboom gets the block. (Photo by Brett Bremer) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Hastings' Amber Thomas (44) scored six points in the Saxons’ loss at Cale­ donia Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) this season. It didn’t work out on the court however. Laubaugh said after the girls' win at Sparta last week that his team is "still struggling with some things that are bound to hurt us. fouls and free throw shooting. Wc commit way too many shooting fouls and our free throw shooting has not been a strength for us. In close games wc need to be more disciplined in these areas." After the game Laubaugh pointed to the Caledonia score sheet where It read. Slot 11 of 13 from the free throw line. “The kids arc still figuring out help de­ fense." said Laubaugh. “getting to the spot with their feet and holding it. Right now the help D. is to reach. They need to learn not to reach, that it leads to fouls." Caledonia was 18 of 23 from the free throw line, while the Saxons shot just 21 of 32 from the stripe. “That’s giving away points," said Laubaugh. “We’re good enough to be close with everybody," said Laubaugh, “so it comes down to the little things.” With the loss the Saxons fell to 2-12 overall, and 1-9 in the Gold. The Saxons got their lone Gold victory so far this season last Thursday, Oct. 17, against Sparta. The lady Saxons led throughout the game. A suffocating press led by Noteboom created havoc for Sparta throughout the game. Noteboom finished with nine steals and seven blocked shots. “An active defense will make your of­ fense look better.” said Laubaugh, “and that was what happened tonight. That kind of intensity will be critical to our success in the last half of the season.” Good defense helped the Saxons to one of their best shooting nights of the season, 45% from the floor. “This was the best we’ve played as a team all season," said Laubaugh. “The girls worked well together and finished a good game. Wc got good play from bench per­ sonnel and the starters, a consistency that we’ve lacked as a team." The Saxons host Wayland Thursday Oct. 24. then visit South Christian on Tuesday Oct. 29 for two more conference contests. Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission wffi conduct a public hearing on November 21.2002, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of toe Courts 8 Law Building located at 220 West Court St in Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the pubtic hearing win be consideration of the folowing amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. MAP CHANGE A-7-2002 Request to rezone property in Section 5 or Orangeville Township (see below). Comm at toe W 1/4 comer of Section 5. T2N R10W, thence S 1219 fl to POB. toence S 380 ft, thence E 620 ft., thence N 380 ft, thence W 620 ft, to POB of assessing coats of the project within th* aforeaaid special assessment district as is more par­ ticularly shown on plans on ffia with to* Township Cleric at the Township Hall. 5463 South M-43, within toe Township, which assessment Is In the total amount of $105/:90. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tost toe Supervisor and Assessing Officer has reported Io toe Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against aH parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to toe total benefit to an parcels of land in said District PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of toe Pubic Acts of 1962. as amended, appeeranc* and protest at toe hearing in the special assessment proceed­ ings in required in order to appeal the amount of toe special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before toe hearing No or her protest by letter and Ns or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the LGI (Large Group Instruction) Room, at the Delton Kellogg High School, whose address is 327 N. Grove Street. Ddton. Michigan, on Monday. November 4.2002, at 700 pm. tor the purpose of review­ ing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. Tbe roll may be examined at toe office of toe TownaNp Clerk durirq regUar business hours of regular business days until the time of toe hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment rot shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the dose of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that If a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real properly spe­ cialty assessed may file a written appeal of toe special assessment with toe State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of toe confirmation of the special assessment roll If that spe­ cial assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering con­ firmation of the roil. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at toe hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals will disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services sbodd contact the Hope Township Clerk. Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 All of foe above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on foe proposed amendment, either verbally or In writing, will be given foe opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Any writ­ ten response may be mailed to foe address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to foe Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available tor public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Michigan, between foe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday through Friday Please can foe Barry County Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at foe meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at foe meetmgfoearmg upon ten (10) days notice to foe County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call foe following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State St, Hastings. Ml 49058 Niki Noteboom (24) goes up for two of her team leading 18 points in the Saxons' win over Sparta. (Photo by Perry Hardin) (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �The Hastings Banner - Thursday Octohe: 24. 2002 - Page 13 Lakewood harriers settle for share of league title The Lakewood boys’ cross country team had to settle for a Capital Circuit co-cham­ pionship Saturday after the conference meet. Jackson Lumen Christi pulled off an up­ set by winning the league meet with 49 team points to Lakewood’s 53. The host Vikings had won the dual meet standings with an 8-0 record and Lumen Christi was second at 7-1. so the two wound up tied for the title. Lakewood, the defending Capital Circuit champion, took the second and third indi­ vidual slots with Dan Morris and Corey Thelen, but the Titans captured the fourth, fifth and sixth positions, along with 13th and 21st to win the meet. Morris led the team for the first time this season, finishing runner-up to Charlotte’s Riak Mabil with a lime of 16:30.49. The­ len, usually the Vikings’ top runner, was right behind him in 16:37.75. Mabil's medalist time was 16:17.76. But the Lumen Christi trio of Dan Clark (16:41.46), Chad Johnson (16:48.57) and Tom Jurasek (16:57.13) made a big differ­ ence with their grouping. Also for Lakewood. Justyn Yager checked in seventh with a time of 17:12.52. Casey Schrock was 19th in 18:00.56 and Ryan Posschn was 22nd in 18:06.77. Other Viking finishes were Ryan King 24th in 18:10.4 and Brandon Carpenter 31st in 18:34.84. Okemos finished third in the competition with 77 team points. Eaton Rapids had 80. Charlotte had 121, Lansing Catholic Cen­ tral 156, Mason 168 and Jackson Northwest was eighth. The Lakewood girls, meanwhile, fin­ ished seventh in the Capital Circuit meet Saturday and took sixth overall in the final standings. Jackson Lumen Christi also won that meet to overtake Okemos, unbeaten in dual meets, in the final standings. Lumen Christi had 67 points. Eaton Rapids 80. Okemos 82. Jackson Northwest 87. Charlotte 138. Lansing Catholic Central 143. Lakewood 144 and Mason 154. Leah Gusscnbauer was the lop finisher for the Vikings. 15th place in 20:55. She was followed by Ashley Barcroft. 22nd in 21: 34: Ashley Yager. 33rd in 22:02: Alissa Goble. 35th in 22:12 and Liz Stuart. 39th in 22: 30. Amy Nagi took 53rd place in 24:16 and Kristin Chase was 54th in 24:18. The winning time for the girls’ race was a blistering 18:55 by a Jackson Northwest harrier and four runners broke the 20-minute barrier. Both the Lakewood boys’ and girl’s cross country teams will take part in the Di­ vision 11 regional meet at Yankee Springs State Park this Saturday. Others participat­ ing will include Hastings, Middleville and Wayland. Saxons 8th in OK Gold Hastings’ Chris Rounds battles the course and the rain at the conference Hastings finished in a tic for eighth place in the final O-K Gold Conference standings after taking eighth in the league meet last Thursday afternoon. The Saxons had 188 points, 30 better than Hudsonville Unity Christian, but be­ cause the Crusaders defeated Hastings in a dual meet earlier this fall, the two team fin­ ished in a tie for eighth. The Hastings girls did not field a full team at the league meet Thursday and fin­ ished in a tic for eighth with Wyoming Park, which also did not score, in the final standings. Caledonia streaked to its second con­ secutive O-K Gold Conference girls’ cross country championship, counting 34 points, 19 better than runner-up Sparta, followed by South Christian 71, Wayland 93, Cedar Springs 112, Hudsonville Unity Christian 145 and Kenowa Hills 211. Coupled with their 8-0 league dual meet record, the Scots took the championship handily in the final standings. Caledonia junior Tricia Miedcma was the individual league champion with a time of 20:18. Sarah Clevenger finished 17th for Hast­ ings ip.3£0t; Arica New ton was 38thjn 23:11, bevin Jordan 49th in 25:47 and Amanda Hurless 51st in 26:51. Leading the Saxon boys was Chris Rounds in 18th place with a 18:07, Joel Gibbons was 22nd in 18:27, David Peter­ son was 39th in 19:01. Miles Warren was 52nd in 19:39 and Jeremy Miller 57th in 20:21. AJ. McConnell of Sparta was individual league champ after he edged Wyoming Park’s Mark VandcrMeer, 16:37 to 16:44. The Spartans won the Gold team crown with 57 points. Wyoming Park had 60. South Christian 97, Kenowa Hills 111, Wayland 112, Caledonia 146 and Cedar Springs 179. Hastings took part in the grade level meet Monday at Sparta and several runners came home with medals, which were given to the top 12 in each of the four grade lev­ els. Rounds was third in the senior division with a 17:52 and Gibbons was fifth in 17:59. Newton was fifth among senior girls, in 22:49. Sarah Clevenger placed fourth among junior girls in 21:38 and Catherine Fish was sixth for sophomore girls in 23:59. David Peterson took third in freshman boys-wit ha time w<m68:41 and Brian McLaughlin was ninth inw:41. nieet. (Photo by David T. Young) LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 9, 2002 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent* Estate FHe No. 2002-23545-DE Estate of Donald Bert Eberhart. Date of B<rth: 06/05/1961 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Donald Bert Eberhart, who lived at 217 West Blair Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died 09/15/2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Emma Eberhart, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication ol this notice. October 15. 2002 James M. Kinney (P57750) 121 West Apple Street Suite 102 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-8000 Emma Eberhart 271 West Blair Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-5559 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO C OLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham aka David G. Wickham. JHI Wickham aka Jill A. Wickham. husband and wife and Marie Atta Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comerica Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 13, 1999. and recorded on May 22. 2000 Instrument •1044590 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AND 02/100 dollars ($162,013.02), including interest al 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as : The West 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated. October 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Troft & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200016620 Hawks (11/21) AU Board Members and 9 citizens present. Approved agenda, minutes ol previous meet­ ing and treasurer's report Perrnssion for Treasurer to compare cost of pnnting tax information circular and use most cost u"ective way. Adopted Resolutions «2 and »3 for Winans Drive Special Assessment Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by. Robert Mack. Supervisor (10/24) MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Notice is hereby given that Default has occurred in a Mortgage given ty Jon R Hauwetter and Jodi R. Hauwetter. husband and wife, mortgagors, to Independent Bank - MSB. mortgagee The Mortgage is dated December 21. 2000. and was recorded on December 26. 2000. at Document No.1053272, pages 1 through 4 of the Barry County records The balance owing on the Mortgage as of the date of this Notice is $41,626.78. including interest at 9.5% per year. The Mortgage contains a power of sale clause and no proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt owing. The Mortgage wil be foreclosed by setting the property described below at a pubic auction to toe highest bidder. The sale will bo held on Thursday. October 31. 2002. at 1:00 p.m. local time at the main entrance to the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court for Barry County. Michigan. Ths property win be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, including interest legal costs, attor­ neys fees and any taxes or insurance which may be paid by toe mortgagee before too sate The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP of BARRY. COUNTY of BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN and is described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 20. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan; Thence North 90*00'00* West along too North kne of said Section. 327.67 Met to toe East Uno of toe West 3/4 of too East 1/2 of too Northeast 1/4 al sted Section; thence South OOMS’S1* East along said East Uno. 2.028.00 feet for too place of beaming of the fend hereinafter described; thence continu­ ing South 00M5-31- East 604 60 toot to the South lino of too Northeast 1/4 of said Section; toonco North 89*59'45* West along sted South Imo, 964.96 toot to too West ins of toe East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of sato Secton; thence North 00*42*58* West along said West lino. 604.60 toot; thence South 90*00*00* East. 964.52 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 13.67 acres. The redemption period will expire one (1) year from the date of sate. Dated: September 25 2002 SMITH, MARTIN. POWERS & KNIER. PC. By: Henry L. Knier. Jr. (P46393) Attorneys tor Independent Bank 900 Washington Ave.. P.O. Box 219 BayCky.’WABTUF ’ ”«ct.u. (969) 892-3924 (10/24) 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 ♦ 269 « 269 • 269 » 269 ♦ 269 • 269 BCC eagers win ninth Barry County Christian’s girls’ basket­ ball team defeated Bedford Bible 31-17 Monday Oct. 21 to move their season re­ cord to 9-6. BCC was able to overcome an aggres­ sive Bedford team, and a full court press for most of the game. High scorers for BCC were Janna Rozema with 12 points, and Alisa Faber with nine. Rozema also contributed 15 rebounds. Kailce Laws pulled down 11 boards. The girls’ final two games of the season will be played at home, Friday Oct. 25 against East Martin, then on Monday Oct. 28 against Greenville Home School. Beat The Rush! Have your printing materials reprinted today! 616 to 269 Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Forms • Brochures Flyers • Stamps • Catalogs • Promotional Items Call us today and let one ofour sales representatives help you. 269-945-9554 1-800-870-7085 j-*<i«@dioi<xooan»ii.com Saxon Sarah Clevenger runs in a pack up one of the hills at Johnson Park. I BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 18; Happy Hookers 17; Thee Froggers 16; Pinheads 16; Sunday Snoozers 14 1/2; Racing Buddies 12; Goof Balls 11 1/2; 4 Horsemen 11; Red Dog 8; Sandbaggers 8. Womens High Games and Series - B. Cantrell 202-475: H. King 166-474; A. Hubbell 178-430; L. Boze 149-414; C. Miller 149-369; M. Snyder 244; K. Becker 204; J. Buckner 190; G. Otis 180. Mens High Games and Series - M. Eaton 216-585: E Behmdt 187-544; B. Falconer 190-530. J. Smith 189-501; B. Allen 177-498; B. Cantrell 169-484; M. McLeod 173-446; B. Drayton 186-438; R. Boze 157-405: B Hubbell 215; K. Hammontree 203; B. Kirby 200; B. Christie 175. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 21; Hair Care Center 19; Railroad Street Mill 19; Seebers 13; Nashville 5 Plus 13; Eye & Ent 9; Armour Auction 9; Girrbach’s 9. Women’s High Games and Series - L. Elliston 185-520; J. Rice 180-497; S. Pennington 170-476; B. Maker 184-466; E. Vanasse 175-462; B. Hathaway 169-460; R. McComb 192-445; L. Dawe 165-435; J. Doster 140-380; R. Kuempel 121-331; T. Christopher 174; L. Yoder 164; G. Scobey 155; J. Kasinsky 152; B. High 146; D. Bums 138; J. Leo 128. 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 (Photo by David T. Youno) CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVH THAT TK GENERAL ELECTION WUBEHELDM Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Pubic Hearing on Monday. November 4. 2002. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Hastings. Michigan The purpose o< lhe Public Heating is lor the Planning Commission Io sotot comments and make a determ nanon on a request tram Penny Lynn, U.C (M Sad) for a Special Land Use Permit Io aBow COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MKtUGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 a quick lube and oil change facility. and a detail (Internal use only) and storage facility Io be located at 1420 South Hanover Street (See map and legal below) CITY OF HASTINGS SUPERVISORS GLASGOWS ADO NO 1 THAT PART LOT 22 LYING S OF A LINE DESC AS COM AT NE COR OR LOT 22 TH o 221 5 FT TO POB TH S 83 DEG W 125.83 FT TH S 24 DEG W 146 FT TO THE N1Y ROW LINE SHRINER ST AND POINT OF ENDING (90) to lhe qualified electors ol Rutland Charter Township. Notice is hereby given that a Genet al Election will be held on Tuesday. November 5. 2002, for the purpose of electing a candidate for the following office. Township Trustee—one vacancy (term expires November 20. 2004) Also the following Local Proposal: Fire Millage Renewal Shall that portion of the Authorized Charter Millage for Rutland Charter Township for FIRE PROTECTION and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS be renewed at 1.5000 mitts ($1.50 per $1,000 per taxable value) tor toe period of 2003 through 2010 inclusive for FIRE PROTECTION: and shall the Township levy such renewal in mittage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $140,107.00 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter Ballot for the General Election by mail Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Request lor information and/or minutes ol said heanng should be directed lo the Haslngs City Clerk (telephone number 616 945-2468) or TOO call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk may submit an AV application by 2:00 pjn., November 2,2002. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the General Election may vote in person in the Clerk's Office up to 4:00 p.m., November 4, 2002. Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township �Pape 14 - Th, Hasting* Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Fite No. 2002-23547-DE Estate of RAYMOND E MANN. JR Date of Birth: Septemoer 30. 1935 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. RAYMOND E. MANN. JR . who kved at 1921 SHEFFIELD. BARRY TOWNSHIP. Michigan died December 2B. 1999. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred untess presented to SHARON MANN, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10-16-02 DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269)945-9505 SHARON MANN 1921 SHEFFIELD ROAD HICKORY CORNERS. Ml 49060 (616) 671-5568 (10/24) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L Harvath. hueband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23,1998 and recorded February 4,1996 in Instrument No. 1007230, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Manutactarers & Traders Trust Company, One M & T Plaza. Biftato. NY 14203­ 2399. Trustee tor Securitization Series 1996-1, Agreement dated 03-01-98 by assignment which was submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds. There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four and 62/100 Dollars ($60,784.62) mctodmg interest at the rate of 1035% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and toe statutes of toe State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm. on November 21.2002. The premises are located in too Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, which commences at too Intersection of the North lino of said Section 13 wito too cantormo of Gurd Road tor a place of beginning; toenco South along too conterttoo of Gurd Road 250 Foot toenco West 550 Feet; toenco North 250 Foot thence East 550 Feet to too place of bogin- The redemption period shall bo 12 months from too date of such sale, unless the property io determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.324ia. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of too sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescino tno sate in mo event a 3rd party buys too property and there te a simultaneous resolution with too borrower. Dated: October 17,2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company, Ono M & T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399, Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-1, Agreement dated 03-01-98, As Assignee P.C. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457 ’000 Rte No. 231.0185 (11/14) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made m too terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L SCHAEFFER ANO TONYA L. SCHAEFFER, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE INC., Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of Juno. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for too County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July. 2000 in Uber Instrument No. 1046626 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION on wtuch mortgage there is claimed to bo duo. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Six & 61/100 ($128,806.61), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the oebt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of November, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale at pubix. auction, to too highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (tha? being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of the promtoes described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.8400% per annum and ail legal cooto, charges, and expenses, inducing toe attorney foes allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in toe promises. Which said promises are described as follows: AH that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and doocribod as follows, to wit PARCEL I: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST76 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST UNE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 78.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST UNE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SEC­ ONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 206.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During too immedtateiy toBowing too sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in toe event that the property to determined to bo aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the proper­ ty may bo redeemed during 30 days immediately fotowing too sate. Dated: 10/3/02 FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION Mortgagee FABRIZIO 4 BROOK, P.C. Jonathon L Engman (P56364) Attorney for Fairbanks Capital Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (1031) NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. NOVEMBER S. 2002 The polls will be open from 7:OO a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts - Barry County. Michigan MTWR EtWNO-rWBEBOCBtCTI RUTtANO CMARTSR TWP Notica of Mortgage Foractoaura Sala THIS FIRM fS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT EMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1993. and recorded on March 11. 1993 in Liber 567 on Page 85 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee in toe Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. fka Countrywide Funding Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 1993. which was recorded on April 23. 1993, in Uber 570 on Page 128. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYTHREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SEVEN AND 71/100 dollars ($63,727.71). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5.2002. Said promises ars situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnson's Addition No. 1 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 8 Town 3 North. Ranges West. The redemption period shall bo 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, untess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case too redempton period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suda 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File •200228940 Mustangs (11/14) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED STOVER P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY WTORMATXM OBTABCD WSX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default having boon made in toe terms and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 21st day of Juno. 1999, by DANIEL M. HILL and BOBBI ANN HILL, husband and wile, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under too la.-s of toe United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on too 28to day of June. 1999, In too oflco of too Register of Deeds for Barry County and Slate of Michigan as docu­ ment number 1031743, on which mortgage there Is daimod to bo due and unpaid on too date here­ of $16,126^1 , principal and Interest at 6.75% per annum, and no suit or proceedtogs at law or in equity having been instituted to recover too debt secured by said mortgage or any pert thereof, and toe power of pale In said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on too 21st day of November, 2002, at one o'clock in too afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in too City of Hastings. Slate of Mktolgan. toat being toe place of taking too Circuit Court for too County of Berry, there wtt be offered for stee and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue toe promises hereinafter described, for too purpose of satisfying toe amount duo and unpaid upon said mortgage, togotoor wito interest to dale of sale and legal costs and expenses, including toe attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may bo bo paid by toe undersignod neces­ sary to protect its interest In toe promises, which promises are described as situate In the Township of Barry, County of Barry and Slate of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wrt: LOT 7 OF CROOKED LAKE RESORT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 52. The period of redemption win be one year from date of sale unless determined abandoned in accordance wito 1948CL 6003241a, in which case toe redemption period shal be 30 days from toe date of such sate. Dated: October 7.2002 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED STOVER P C. 151 S. Rom Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 40007 By: Robert C. Engels, one of its Attorneys (11/7) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that toe Barry County Planning Commission w« conduct a public hear­ ing for too toBowing Special Use Permits: CASE NUMBER SP-11-2002 - Michael 6 Marge Kester. LOCATION: 1852 M-43 Hwy., in Section 5 of Hastings TWp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a woB-driKng business in toe AR zoning district. MEETING DATE: November 7. 2002. TIME: 7:00 pjn. PLACE: Community Room in too Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St, Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of too above described prop­ erties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before too day of too hear­ ing. Interested persons desiring to present took views upon an appeal either vorbaRy or in writing wtt tw given too opportunity to bo hoard at too above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use appication(8) ts/are avertable for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street SOW LeoKUture Secretary of State Attorney General untvenxy or Mimioan Soard of Regents Mtcmgan state unrversitv Board or Trustees State Proposals 02-1.02-2. 02-5 and 02-e Srd District Representative m congress 2«n District State Senator County Commissioners Townsnip 2 year terms I7tn District State Representative Member of the wayne State university Board of Governors Township proposals Justice of the Supreme Court Member of the State Board o? Education Hastings, Michigan 46068 during too hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pjn.), Monday thru Friday. Please call too Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry win provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signors for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with dtsabikbes requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling too following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284. DebbieS. Smith. Barry County Clerk (10/24) Saxon Sport Shorts... Freshmen rootball The Hastings' freshmen football team dropped a heart-breaker to Sparta last Thursday, losing 7-0 in the last minute. The Saxon defense played well, but lhe team was unable to overcome five turn­ overs inside the Sparta 20-yard line. The Loss evens the young Saxons' re­ cord at 3-3 in the league. They are 3-5 overall. Jayvec Giris’ Basketball The jayvec girls defeated Caledonia at Caledonia Tuesday Oct. 22,48-34. Kathlyn rounds scored 15 points and had 12 rebounds. Halie Terrel added eight points and ten boards. Beth Gieseler scored nine points for the Saxons. Coach Stephen Kaiser said that "Jamie Fisher and Betsy Acker did a fine jeb run­ ning the offense.” They jayvec Saxons are now 8-6. Tuesday Oct. 15 the Saxons were de­ feated by Gull Lake 57-31. Then they bounced back Oct. 17. defeat­ ing Sparta 54-34. Gieseler had 17 points to lead the Sax­ ons, plus added four steals on the other side of the ball. Terrel had nine points and nine boards. Kaiser said Fisher did a nice job of running the offense. She scored six points, dished out five assists, and recorded five steals. Courtnie Robinson and Mandy Keeler each had seven rebounds. Freshmen Giris’ Basketball The Saxons' freshmen girls' basketball team improved to 12-2 with an impressive 40-19 win over Caledonia Oct. 22. Hastings’ coach John Vcrtalka said. “The ladies used solid defense to hold the Scots to only eight points in the first three quarters.” Leah Harris led the Saxons with tea points. Natalie Pennington added nine, and Jodi Jolley six. The girls got their 11th win of the season with solid defense and balanced offense Thursday Oct. 17 against Sparta. The Saxons gave up only two points in the first and fourth quarters of their 50-15 victory. Brooklyn Pierce led nine Saxons scorers with 11 points. Harris added nine. Jolley eight. Hillary Ranquette and Pennington had six each. Eighth Grade Gold Giris’ Basketball Thursday Oct. 17 the girls fell to Rock­ ford 28-17. Dana Shilling had eight points for the Saxons. "Katcc McCarthy played excellent press­ ing defense.” said coach Pat Purgiel. “by making six steals.” McCarthy also had three assists in the game. Nikkie Meade had four steals for the Saxons to go along with two points. Seventh Grade Gold Giris’ Basketbail Against Rockford on Thursday Oct. 17 the seventh grade gold girls' basketball team fell 25-16. Coach Rich Nauta said, “the Saxons demonstrated the true meaning of team­ work. with a total of eight members scor­ ing” Brittany Howell led the team with four points. Hannah Wood* Meagan Snider. Au­ drey Wakcly. Becky Davis, and Jeannette Davis each had two points. Tara Pleshc and Heidi Bustance each add a free throw for the Saxons. Saxons beat Panthers in district warm up In a post conference season, pre-district matchup the Saxons’ and Panthers’ boys’ varsity soccer squads met in Delton Thurs­ day Oct. 17. Hastings won their second in a row, and took it to the Panthers scoring eight goals, winning 8-1. Seven different players scored for the Saxons. “We took care of business,” said Saxon coach Andrew Wilkinson. “It was the worst game wc played all season across the board,” said Delton coach Paul Harter. “It was the most frustrating game I’ve been a part of in a long time.” Hastings went up 5-0 in tbe first half. “Wc started flat,” said Harter. “Hats off to Hastings. They took advantage of it. Andrew Vincent had three goals and two assists for the Saxons. Aaron Fortier added two goals and one assist. Scott Larsen, Jake Elliot, and Brian McKeough each had a goal for Hastings. Larsen and Tom Girrbach both had one as­ sist. Elliot had two. Harter said that his all-conference play­ ers struggled, and his goaltender Tyler Har­ ris, who is usually rock solid, had a rough night. “You name it. It went wrong.” The game even started 50 minutes late, because the referee’s showed up late. Due to the Panthers’ struggles Harter opened his bench up a little bit in the sec­ ond half. Trailing 8-0 late in tbe game one of the Panthers was pulled down in the pen­ alty box. Delton senior Michael Hierer, who was playing defense, came up and scored his first ever goal on the penalty shot. The first round of districts didn’t go as well for the Panthers as they had hoped said Harter. Delton fell to Paw Paw in the first round 5-0, Monday Oct. 21. “It was a better played game than what the score sounds,” said Harter. “We gener­ ated a number of scoring opportunities. We just couldn't find the back of the net." Paw Paw was the number two team in the KVA for a reason. It used a very capa­ ble aerial attack io send the ball over the heads of the Delton defenders and where forward Brandon Hoh was wailing. Harter said that Holt has an unbelievable vertical jump. Holt scored three goals off of head­ ers in the game. “We just didn't have an answer right away," said Harter. “Paw Paw just had one beautiful cross after another. They’d take it outside and cross it, then just out jump eve­ ryone. It was a little frustrating.” Paw Paw defensively centered on shut­ ting down Delton seniors Rick Tobias and Jaime Arismcndi, both of whom earned all­ KVA honors this season, and “it was quite effective,” said Harter. “Our freshmen had to make up the ma­ jority of the offense. They played a whale of a game,” said Harter. But the trio of Luke Bcroza, Kyle Wells, and Brandon Butzirus in the midfield got the majority of the Panthers’ shots. “They really gave ‘cm a run for their money," said Harter, “but just couldn’t get one in the net." Harris made 25 saves for Delton. The de­ fense didn’t played pretty well for the most part, said Harter, once they slowed down the aerial attack a little bit. The Panthers finish the season 4-14 overall. “Il was a roller coaster season,” said Harter. “Wc were dose lo our goal. Wc had hoped for five wins and wc got four. It’s a start." for the coach who is trying to build Delton’s’ boys soccer program. “It’s the end of the season, but the beginning of a new era.” The Saxons were facing Lowell in the second round of districts as the paper was being pul together. The winner faces off against the winner of Caledonia and Green­ ville in the final on Saturday Oct. 26 at Lakewood High School. BOWLING SCORES Commercial Majors Hastings Bowl 20-8; Newton Vending 16-12; Super Dicks 14-14; Crowfoots Garden 13-15; Richies 11-17; Ftnklers Sewing 10-18. Good Games and Series - H. Pennington 202-205-234-641; D. Lambert 214; W. Lydy 207; S. Peabody 247; J. Barnum 201; B. Varney 204; K. Phenix 210; M. Yost 186; P. Aspenall Jr. 199; D. Curtis 188. Friday Night Mixed Brushworks 18-10; We Don't Care 17 1/2-10 1/2; We re A Mess 17-11; One Old One 16-12; 4 of a Kind 16-12; Heads Out 16-12; Gutter Dusters 16-8; Vietec 15-13; Mercy 15-13; Now Who's Up 14-14; All But One 13 1/2-14 1/2; 4 Fools 12-16; Bad Habit II 11-17; Who's Up 11-17; Oops 10­ 18; Ten Pins 9-19; Winter Golfing 9-15; ^rouble x4 8-12. Ladies Good Games and Series - D. Lartimus 210-509; G. Meaney 154; S. Ripley 135-404; T. Pennington 214-562; L. Potter 175-512: O. GillOns 167: C. Etts 175-512; O. Gillons 167; C. Etts 148; M. Sears 194-519; C. Madden 149; N. Hook 189; S. Pennington 176: L. Rentz 160; J. Madden 201-534: E. Johnson 159; B. West 156; B. Roush 182; L. Bamum 181. Mens Good Games and Series - J. B animus 211-518; S. Lydy 180; G. Mesccar 192; C. Gray 163; D. Fuss 149; D. Edwards 208-563; D. James 203; H. Pennington 209; M. Kasinskt 209-565; C. Manin 205; B. West 199-537; J. Bush 205; J. Bamum 206; D. Sears 175; T. Clow 175; C. Pennington 251; A. Taylor 187; B. Madden 216; S. Peabody 211-593; B. Ramey 167. Senior Citizen's Bowling League Friends 18-10; »1 Senior 17-11; Wieland 1612; Ward and Friends 16-12; Ginbach's 16-12; M-M’s 16-12; Jesick 16-12; King Pins 14-14; Nash's Harem 13-15; Pin Pals 13-15; Sun Risers 13-15; Early Risers 13­ 15; 4 B's 12-16; Kuempel 11-17; Hall’s II­ 17; Butterfingers 9-19. Women's High Game - S. Penningtxt 160; S. Merrill 166; N. Brandt 165: H. Service 166; E. Moore 157; Y. Cheeseman 168; C. Stuan 162: G. Denny 170. Women's High Series - E Moore 457; Y. Cheeseman 480. Men’s High Game • G. Yoder 185; B Adgate 158; N. 'Dialer 208; J. VandenBerg 168; K. Schantz 157; M. Schoodelmayer 164; J. Beckwich 186; J. Keller 168; L Markley 168; D. Murphy 186; C Baker 201: D. Edwards 175; C Jesiek 167; D Walker 168: D. Hart 196; L Brandt 181; R. Nash 178; W. Birman 172; D. Drake 209; W. Woodmansee 156; G. Fbrbey 167. ’ Men’s High Series - G. Yoder 461; N. Thaler 464; J. Beckwith 494; C. Baker 539; D. Edwards 492; D. Han 478; L Brandt 463; D. Drake 472. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24 2002 - Paoe 15 PUBLIC NOTICES /-hea Obituaries Viola M. Hollister NASHVILLE - Viola M. Hollister, age 83. of Nashville, died Saturday. Oct. 19. 2002 at her caregiver’s home at Nashville Mrs. Hollister was bom on Jan. 13. 1919 at Portland. Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Lodema (Walker) Bailey. She was raised in the Portland. Ind. area and attended schools there. She was employed a brief time at the Jay Garment Co. in Portland. Ind. She was married to Harlon “Pete” Hollister on March 18.1955 in Angola. Ind. and moved to Maple Grove Township in 1955 from Charlotte. She and her husband fanned south of Nashville in Maple Grove Township for over 30 years. She has lived at her present address in Nashville since 1989. Mrs. Hollister was an avid reader. Mrs. Hollister is survived by son. Lyle (Kay) Gidner of Nashville; sister. Mary (Richard) Shawver of Portland, Ind.; broth­ er-in-law. Robert Gidner of Charlotte; nieces and nephews; and caregiver and fam­ ily. Tongua Gonzales of Nashville. Preceding her in death was her husband, Harlon “Pete” Hollister on Jan. 29. 1988. Services were held Tuesday. Oct 22. 2002 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. Priscilla C. Keller LAKE ODESSA - Priscilla C. Keeler, age 57, of Lake Odessa, wenl to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning, October 22. 2002. Priscilla was bom in Lake Odessa on December 24. 1944 to Rodell and Francis (Shade) Runyan. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1963. Priscilla married Ralph Owen Keeler. Jr. on June 18. 1966. She loved the holiday season and eagerly looked forward to Christmas. Priscilla loved her family and opened her arms and heart to everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her parents-in-law. Priscilla is survived by her husband. Ralph Owen Keeler Jr.; her son. Rodney (Jennifer) Keeler; her dear grandchildren. George. Dakota and Kali; brothers and sisters. Steve (Mary) Runyan. Frank (Carolyn) Wapiennik. Priscilla (Jim) Reid, Pat Rhodes; her step-father, Harold Johnston; sister-in-law, Sandy Boyer; 2 special nieces. Tracy Runyan and Stephanie Hatcher and many other loving relatives and friends The funeral service will be held Friday. October 25. 2002 at 11:00 A M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Ruth O. Main MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Ruth O. Main, age 81. of Middleville, passed away Sunday. Oct 20.2002. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral ■ Home. Middleville. Bessie Lumbert .CLARKSVILLE - Bessie Lumbert, age 86, of Clarksville, was called Home to be with Lord early Monday morning. Oct. 21, 2002. Bessie was bom in Grand Ledge on Oct 24. 1915 to Orvey and Bertha (Dailey) Richardson. She and her family moved to Clarksville where she graduated from Clarksville High School in 1933. Bessie was united in marriage to Ivan Lumbert on June 28, 1936. They lived in the Holt area until 1978 when they returned to Clarksville. Bessie always loved her involvement with her church. She is survived by her children. Myra (Garry) Perkins of Charlotte. Judy Nobach of Lansing, and Larry (Karen) Lumbert of Holt; nine grandchildren; 13 great grand­ children; her brothers. Walter (Francis) Richardson and Donald (Eva) Richardson; her special friend, Nyal Otis; and many other relatives and friends. Bessie was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband, Ivan Lumbert; and her grandson. Steven Perkins. The funeral service will be held at I p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 24. 2002 at the Gateway Community Church in Clarksville. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia Area Hospice or the Lansing Dialysis Center. Arrangements were made by Koops Memorial Chapel in Clarksville. MORTGAGE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa Brewer and Lyndon Brewer, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mort­ gagee. dated January 20. 2000 and recorded January 27, 2000 in Instrument Number 1040601. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Six and 76/100 Dollars ($136.696 76) including interest at the rate of 8.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on November 7. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 5 and 6 of Schnurr Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 5 of plats, page 67. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA§600.324la. in which case the redemption period shew be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgage can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: September 26.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Old Kent Mortgage Services (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 200.0564 (1CV24) Harry D. Beard NASHVILLE - Harry D. Beard, age 92. of Nashville, died Thursday. Oct. 17, 2002 at Eaton County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Beard was bom on Sept. 4, 1910 in Nashville. MI, the son of Francis and Nettie (Cazier) Beard. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools. He was married to Rachel M. Smith on April 16, 1931. Mr. Beard’s employment included: for­ mer Lentz Table Company, Nashville Stamping Co., Randall Lumber Yard, E.W. Bliss Company. Maple Valley Schools, and the post office in Vermontville. Mr. Beard was an avid fisherman, enjoyed doing crafts, and years ago square dancing and “calling” square dances. Mr. Beard is survived by his wife, Rachel; daughters, Kathryn Painter of Battle Creek, Barbara Sitzman of Ashland, Ohio, Betty Lou (Earl) Hooghouse of Charlotte, and Janet (James) Jarman of Nash’'i||C; son. Phillip (Elsie) Beard of Bellevue; grandsons raised by Harry and Rachel. Harry (Sandy) Rollins of Parma, Ohio and Larry (Rae) Rollins of Nashville. MI; 21 grandchildren; 42 great grandchil­ dren; 14 great great grandchildren: nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; granddaughter. Joy Lynn Hooghouse; brothers, Tom. George, Francis Beard; sis­ ters, Flossie Evans, Myrtle Moore. Ethel Rodriguez. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002 at Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. His granddaughter. Pastor Vickie L. Taylor officiated. Burial will be at Millerburg Cemetery. Carmel Township, Eaton County. MI. Memorials may be made to the Harry D. Beard Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. Wilks, Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patricia A. Willis, his wife, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly kndwn as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17,1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in dber 617, Page 749, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five and 5/100 dollars ($78,155.05) inducting interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given tha! the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue at the narry County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5,2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.32418, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 24. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Rte No. 200.0379 (11/21) Arza E. VanSiclen LAKE ODESSA - Arza E VanSiclen. age 67, of Lake Odessa, passed away sud­ denly on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002. Arza was bom in Lake Odessa on Nov. 25. 1934 to Clark and Doris (Snyder) VanSiclen. He had lived in Bay City for almost 20 years and had worked as a semi mechanic. Arza was a jack-of-all trades and could fix everything,. ,41 u, .. He is survived by his sons, Timothy (Debra) VanSiclen of Ionia, and Tom (Melissa) VanSiclen of Freeport; his daugh­ ter. Sherry (Ike) Brazil of Oregon; 10 grandchildren; his brother, Eugene (Sandra) VanSiclen; his sisters. Lucille VanSiclen, Catherine (David) Roy. Doris Nasset, Francis (Leon) Miller, Eulah (Elmer) Gostnell, Clara Haney, Martha (John) Shockey, and Marcia (Clifford) Fox; and many other relatives and friends. Arza was preceded in death by his par­ ents: his daughter. Arzella VanSiclen; and his brothers. Leland and Elwood VanSiclen. The funeral service was held on Wednesday. Oct. 23,2002 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the family. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Carolyn Y. Zoet HASTINGS - Carolyn Y. ZoeL age 81, of Hastings and formerly of Holland, wenl lo be with her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 at the Thomapple Manor Extended Care Facility in Hastings after a three month stay. She succumbed to a longstand­ ing heart and lung condition. Preceding her in death was her husband of 50 years. Harvey Zoet. They resided in the Holland, MI area during the years of their marriage. As a native of Chicago. IL. she was bom the daughter of a fruit broker where she eventually managed the books of the com­ pany her father owned. Carolyn owned her own Health Foods Store and she and her husband owned and operated a pre-hung door company her hus­ band developed in the Holland area. She was a member of the Reformed Church in Holland. She belonged to Eastern Star and held the office of Worthy Matron. Was an avid artist, gardener and interior decorator. Carolyn finished high school in Chicago and completed one year at Northwestern University. Carolyn is survived by son and daughter­ in-law. Bill and Heidi Byrne of Hastings; grandchildren. Jean (Philip) Fishman and Dave (Rhonda) Byrne; great grandchildren. Anna. Emily, Dominick and Brevin. A memorial service was held on Monday. Oct. 21.2002 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Willard Curtis and Rev. Philip Fishman officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 30. 2002 at the family gravesitc in the Pilgrim Cemetery in Holland. A visitation at Carolyn’s home. 1200 Wintergreen St. in Holland, will fol­ low services at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. ' Notfow o* Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin N. Nye, an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indtenapois, f/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 31.2000, and recorded on Juno 15, 2000 in Document SI045613 in Bany County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 11/100 dollars ($126,328.11). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on November 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, n aning from the Southwest comer of said Section North 00 degrees 51 min­ utes 10 seconds East along the West line of said Section 528 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence running North 00 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds East along the West Line of said Section 230 Feel; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East 280 Feet; thence South 0 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds West 230 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds West 280 feet to the Point of Beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200227702 Wolves (10/31) MfifilfiAfflLSALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JEF­ FERY L. VALLANCE. a single man. Mortgagors, to EQUICREDIT. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of April, 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry arto State of Michigan, on the 19th day of Apnl, 2000 in Instrument No. 1043320 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three & 59/100 ($82,333.59). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover tne debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of November. 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described ifi said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.10% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, inducting the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said precises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Bany. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the comer post in the Northeast comer of the part of the East 1/2 or the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35, Town 3 North. Range 7 West. South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79. thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an iron stoke, thence due South 203 feet to an iron stoke, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning. Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West During the six (6) months immediately foltow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing 30 days immediately foitowing the sale Dated: 10/17/02 FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Franklin Credit 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 (11/14) Notice of Mortgage Foredoaure Sate T.S48 RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Kenyon and Kathleen E. Kenyon, his wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee, dated November 13. 1992, and recorded on November 18.1992 In Uber 559 on Page 847 in Barry County Hecords, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated April 5, 2001, which was recorded on May 4, 2001, in Instrument No. •1060757, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 56/100 dollars '$99,979.56), including interest at 9.000% per annum. Also by an assign­ ment dated April 5. 2002 and recorded on May 15.2001 in Instrument No. *1059705. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5.2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT °ART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 I4ORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4. WHICHIS NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEE.' FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 290.0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 594 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 09 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 290.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 594.0 FEET AND TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE ’X’ BELOW. SCHEDULE -XTHAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4. WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 800 0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 206.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 1296 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 SECONDS EAST 66 0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89. DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 284.0 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 1012.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 66 0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 1012.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 845.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 475.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 60.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption penod shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200228332 Wolves (11/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by John J Jaivis and Sarah R. Jarvis, husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) tc First Central Mortgage Corporation a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated July 19. 1993. and recorded on August 11. 1993 m Uber 580 on Page 127 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sa<d mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank FA f/k/a Washington Mutual Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a PNC Mortgage Corp, of America f/k/a Sears Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 19.1993. which was recorded on August 26. 1993. in Uber 581 on Page 436. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 15/100 dollars ($56,831 15). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Mctsgan and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 ol the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 8.1324.91 feet due East of the Southwest comer thereof; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 206 71 feet, thence due East 417.41 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 206.72 feet, thence due West 417.41 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, untess determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3214a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: October 10.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte*200227539 Falcons (H/n FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office al the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Herbert Arsnoe and Chandra Arsnoe. huboand and wife, to Indy Mac Bank. FS B . organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America. Mortgagee, dated July 28.2000. and recorded on August 21. 2000 in Document No. 1048361. Bany County Record*. Michigan. On which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Th.ee and 18/100 DoMars ($97,253.18). inducting intereel at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’dock p.m. on Thursday. November 21, 2002. Said promises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Exhibit "A" ’^rrt of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 Ng.%'i. Range 10 West. Orangevale Township. Barry County. Michigan described as Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 36 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 208.50 feet atong the North Ime of eaid Section to the place ol beginning: thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 175.50 feet atong said north line; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 335.00 test parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 175.50 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 335.00 test to the place of beginning. Subject to nght of way for Winchester Dave (66.0 feet wide private) drive over that part lying 33.0 feet Southerly of the cen­ terline of said drive, together with an ingress and egress and utility easement as described in ‘easement description A.‘ Easement Description A Part of the Northwest 1/4 or Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section, thence North 68 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 384.00 feet atong the North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 66.0 feet thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 674.52 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 14 seconds East 66.0 feet along the North line of the South 649.0 feet of the North 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 674.64 feet to the place of beginning Subject to an easement for ingress and egress in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 312.0 feet atong the North tine of said Section to the place of begtfinmg, thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 72.0 feet atong sato North line; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 16 0 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 72.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 16.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to right of way for Winchester Drive (66.0 feet wide, private) over that part lying 33.0 feet Southerly of the centerline of said drive. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 IndyMac Bank. FSB. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Deqmndre Rd Ste 620 Storting Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 110 Our Fife No 02-09454 (11/14) �P»9» 1« - Th* Hastings Banner - Thursday. Octoder 24. 2002 Middle School students practice character skills by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System has embarked on several projects to ensure stu­ dents arc provided a safe and secure learn­ ing environment, school administrators said at Monday's school board meeting. Hastings Middle School students arc learning 30 character traits to help make them successful students. Middle School Principal Mike Karasinski said. Elementary school children are being given special incentives to act respectfully and responsibly when they have substitute teachers. Southeastern Principal Sue Linacrc said. The Hastings High Saxon Pride Club is trying to instill in students an attitude of re­ spect for their school through a variety of projects, including hanging large banners in the hall for Freshman, Sophomore. Junior and Senior classes. Principal Tim Johnston said. Providing a safe learning environment is one of five areas of emphasis the school district is working on in 2002-2003. The district is emphasizing student respect and responsibility activities as a means of en­ hancing school safety According to Mark Manin, assistant principal of Hastings Middle School, (he 30 character traits students arc learning arc listed in the school's handbook, along with activities students can do to enhance their understanding of each trait. Middle School Middleville woman wins *15,833 in ‘Rolldown’ A Middleville woman experienced a bit of Lottery luck upon winning a $15,833 Michigan Rolldown jackpot prize in the Oct. 3 drawing. The winning numbers for that day's drawing were 3, 18, 22, 25 and 26. In total for the Oct. 3 drawing, 16,449 winners shared $53,680 in prizes. In addi­ tion to the sole jackpot winner, 50 winners matched four numbers to win a $130 prize, 1.661 winners matched three numbers to win a $10 prize; and 14,737 winners matched two numbers to win the $1 prize. The winner, who requested anonymity, purchased the winning ticket at Felpausch in Hastings. She chose her winning number combination based upon the birthdays of family members. “I looked up the winning numbers on the Lottery’s web site (www.michigan.gov/lottery) and was shocked to learn I had won the jackpot.” she exclaimed. The winner, who works at Hastings Mutual Insurance, kept the winning ticket in her purse at all times to ensure its safety prior to claiming her prize at the Lottery's regional office in Wyoming. The lucky lady added that she plans to save her winnings for the future. Michigan Rolldown's first drawing was held on Feb. 28. 2000. Drawings are held seven days a week at 7:29 p.m. Hastings councilmen win awards City of Hastings Councilmen Robert May and Barry Wood both received awards from the Elected Officials Academy at the Michigan Municipal League's annual con­ vention in Dearborn last month. May graduated level three and Bany Wood graduated level two. These awards recognize outstanding efforts made by elected officials. The Michigan Municipal League's Elected Officials Academy is a voluntary continuing education program established to encourage and recognize the efforts of local officials to become effective leaders. Level one of the academy is the Education Award. The individuals graduat­ ing from Level one have completed five conference credits, eight core course credits OPEN HOUSE and 12 elective credits, for a total of 25 credits in the academy. Level two is the Leadership Award, in which they were required to have a total of 55 credits in the Academy. The credits in Level two must be earned in the following areas: two conference credits, five leader­ ship credits, nine elective credits and 14 credits in free electives. Level three of the Academy is the highest to be obtained; it is also very difficult. This level represents governance and one must have an additional 45 credits beyond levels one and two for an academy total of 100 credits. The most difficult part of Level three is completing the Leadership Credits. These credits consist of being a pan of a committee or board, moderating, speaking. NEW LISTING SUN., OCT. 2r“ • 2-4 PM Dir M-37 South to Marshall St East.to 702 E. MARSHALL ST. • HASTINGS teachers are using homeroom time to work with the students on the various traits. Mar­ tin said, having them do some of the hand­ book’s suggested activities. Traits included are: respectful, responsi­ ble'. controlled, punctual, reliable, creative, optimistic, self-motivated, persevering, thrifty, gracious, ambitious, courageous, re­ sourceful. joyful, kind, patient, tolerant, honest, thankful, polite, considerate, gener­ ous. cheerful, loyal, sympathetic, patriotic, trustworthy, fair, and cooperative. Under the “patriotic'’ trait, the handbook says students can show .patriotism by “be­ ing aware of political issues and forming your own opinions.” “being respectful when the national anthem is sung or played,” “being prepared to vote in local and national elections.” and “displaying and respecting the flag." The book also suggests several topics of discussion on patriotism, such as “Do you think people should be allowed to speak out against their government? Why or why not?” Patriotic projects are also suggested, such as “Interview a veteran about his or her war-time experiences. Ask what patri­ otism means to him or her.” A statement at the bottom of the page states, “Patriotic people love and support their country." Suggestions for demonstrating some of the other traits include: Respectful: “Working hard at school, setting goals for ybur life and working to­ ward them, taking care of your body, not listening to people who put you down." Responsible: “Doing what you say you will do, watching for tasks that need to be done and doing them, performing your chores and being ready for school without reminders, taking care of things that belong to you.” Controlled: “Saying no to activities that can get you in trouble, getting along with your family members, doing homework as­ signments you don’t enjoy." Punctual: “Being in your seat when class starts. Arriving at work on time or a little early, turning in assignments when they're due.” . Optimistic: “Deciding to have a good at­ titude, emphasizing the positive over the negative, approaching c^-h task with en­ thusiasm, not giving up when things get tough." Gracious: “Putting yourself in other peo­ ple's positions, doing what you can to help others, not laughing at others’ misfortunes, responding to your own mistakes with hu­ mor.” Tolerant: “Learning to appreciate and en­ joy people who are different from you, tak­ ing a stand when someone is being intoler­ ant. accepting that others don’t think the way you do. not making negative com­ ments about others’ ethnic backgrounds, beliefs, or lifestyles." Martin said inclusion of the character traits in the handbook was suggested by the handbook's publisher. Premier, whose par­ ent company is Franklin Covey Co. of Salt Lake City. Utah. That company is a merger of Franklin Quest and Covey Leadership Center, the latter started by Steven Covey, author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey’s son. Scan, has since pub­ lished a book for teen-agers called “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens.” Martin said the material on charactei traits has been “well-received" by middle school teachers. "They want more ideas along lhe same line to work with these kids." he said. This type of character educa­ tion “needs to be an ongoing process." he said. At Hastings elementary schools, teacher substitutes may have to deal with fewer troublesome students if a new program suc­ cessfully motivates students to be respect­ ful and responsible when their teachers are ill and substitutes are running their class, Linacre said at Monday’s meeting. The new “Good for a Sub" program of­ fers students a chance to win a free sub sandwich at the Hastings Subway restau­ rant if they act well while a substitute is leading their class. Linacre said. Substitute teachers will give the regular teacher the names of those who acted responsibly in class, and the regular teacher will give stu­ dents a coupon saying “I was good for a sub.” Students will take the coupons to the school office, where they will be kept with other “I was good for a sub" coupons. Once a month a drawing will be held, and the student whose coupon is drawn will win a free Subway kids’ lunch package. The program will “make for a more pleasant day for substitute teachers at Hast­ ings Schools,” Linacre said, and will also “give incentive and encouragement to stu­ dents to always act respectfully and respon­ sibly ” John Johnston, principal at Central Ele­ mentary, said the new program is similar to one his school ran last year called “Caught Being Good” where students were recog­ nized for good behavior and given chances to win prizes. “I thought it worked out well," Johnston said of the program. “The kids enjoyed being recognized for doing good things.” Linacre said the middle and high school NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST AFFORDABLE CITY A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the general ELECTION to be neld on Tuesday, November 5. 2002 In BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BARRY TNC-153 - HaUngB-Wei kept 1-1/2 story I COUNTY. home with extra large garage. Nice comer lot Newer furnace, hot water heater, and etectncal. Al applicances stay stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer. This house is newlywed ready. Doni wail cal now. New Price $92,900 The public accuracy test will be held at: 5-100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 on October 28.2002 at 4:50 pm 702 E. MARSHALL ST., HASTWGS, Ml 49058 SALES PRICE: $92,900 IlM BUBO ill RMt Wtai Mkh Mba Cat!* nceo fin C4 tin BW5 niv Di KO Mn D CM D54 MBS K WWM C« MO HIM MJD DO K M tfflX ■« vs DOC sac «sn «AiKKt Meir TOK Ef V9 DOE DM ns DOO DOC vs DOO SB Whfwt Pin PM ■1 ran WMCMk mjH DO O DUB no 8 fiW ru? D DS no DJB tiw si DUB dud Gil OomtCigferfSr. Lon (Mfar Ofc. 1774744510/ CB I61M43-5400 FMgfrrBrtEAiEqMi Hoang Lntir TMV-559-Maple Grove TWp., Sec. 28, Maple Valley Schools • Rolling budding sites with features. Health Dept approved primary and reserve septic sites. Seller to State Certify Stake Survey, county and state driveway per­ mit, land dnnde Io county/state approval. 66 Highway and Cloverdale Road frontages. Pirctl A M-66.37+/-acres w/13W-ac. woods, pond &1 spit..................... $124,960 Parcel B M-66,31+7- acres w/2 spits by right ................................................$100,700 Parcel C M-66,2.6+/- acre building site .................................................. $21,000 Parcel D M-66.. 2.6+/- acre building site .................................................. $21,000 Parcel E M^66 & Cloverdale Rd., 2.9+/- acre building site............................ $21,000 Pircrt H Cloverdale Rd.. 3.7+A acre building site, trees.............................. $24,150 Parcel I Cloverdale Rd.. 17W- acre building $57,750 site, trees NEW LISTING SELLERS/ BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. Candidates and other Interested parties are Invited to attend. For further informatlonc contact TT8CY Mitchell, dert 289-948-2268 Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locationseoo 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 280-945-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com Fax 305 8. Breedway (M-37) • Hasting* • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Superette Market Nashville • • • • • Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Delton Other Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Old Time Bakery • Penn-Xook Gifts • Plumb’s • RAJ’S TMK-318 - Mapto VaBty Schools - Very nice 1,360 sq. ft 2 bedroom, 1-3/4 bath ranch with attached 2-1/2 stall garage. Professionally landscaped 2.6 acres with healed workshop and storage shed. Features include fireplace, dishwasher, stove, refngeratoc. dryer, waler softener, and newer 5* well. This is a quality country home priced wel below professional appraise! for prompt sale at $112,900 staff may join in the substitute program in the future. Al the high school, the Saxon Pride Club asked students in each grade to sign their names to large class banners hung in the hallways. Tim Johnston said. “At first I was skeptical about the stu­ dents signing these.” Johnston said. He worried that the students might get carried away and start writing graffiti on walls, he said. But thus far the banner idea has worked out well, he told school board members. “The students are looking at them and remembering making a commit­ ment to their class and a commitment to the school." The club is also focusing on getting school bathrooms spruced up and doing other projects that help build school pride. Johnston said. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the district continues to conduct dog searches al the high school and middle school in an effort to keep drugs off school property. And peer mediation programs continue to be offered to help resolve con­ flicts between students peaceably. In other school system areas of empha­ sis. a new committee will meet to discuss the inclusion of foreign language instruc­ tion in the elementary curriculum. Director of Educational Services Chris Cooley said. The new committee was formed to further the goal of “continuing to examine a re­ structuring of the elementary school pro­ gram by focusing on student needs and cur­ rent educational research of topics such as elementary level foreign language instruc­ tion." Cooley said no decision has been made on what specific language would be taught, but there has been some discussion about selecting French. Mary Vlick, Pleasantvicw Elementary Principal, said that in furtherance of the district goal of “exploring a collaborative community approach and shared vision for comprehensive early childhood and child care services.” elementary administrators are thinking about conducting a study of the effects of early intervention programs on students. The study would look at stu­ dents who'vc participated in the district B4s preschool program. Title I reading and math programs. Reading Recovery pro­ grams, and other programs for at-risk stu­ dents, to track whether the programs have had an impact on student success in school. Vlick said she is member of a special in­ teragency coordinating council consisting of representatives of early childhood pro­ grams like Early On. Head Start and B-4s, and those groups continue to share infor­ mation with each other on early childhood development issues. (Current education re­ search has been emphasizing the impor­ tance of early childhood development on school success.) Also al Monday’s meeting, the board ap­ proved additional revenues of $705,018 for the 2002-2003 budget, with total revenue projected at $24.6 million. The large in­ crease in revenue was due Io a higher than projected student enrollment. Schoessel said. The enrollment this fall was 3,332, or 82 students higher than the summer budget projection of 3,250 students. Business Manager Barb Hunt said. However, the dis­ trict has only been credited with having 3316 students, or 66 more than last year. The state used a blended count of last year’s spring enrollment and this fall’s en­ rollment to determine the total state aid for the district, Hunt said. Nevertheless, the district will receive $442,200 in stat? aid for those extra 66 students that it did not budget for. Hunt said. Administrators have yet to discuss how that additional aid might be spent, she said. • Cloverdale General Store • Banficld General Store • Gillett’s Bait & Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein’s Food & Beverage • Fine Lake Party Store • Dowling Cookie Store Lake Odessa • Lake-0 Shell • Carl’s Market • L.O. Express • L & J’S • Our Village General Store Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Wrick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 - Page 17 Local runners prep for Boston in Windy City By Brett Bremer Sports Editor "It was very cold, but sunny,” said Anto­ nio Liceaga of his day at the Chicago Marathon, “a great day for running.” “The first six miles were steady and slow. At twelve mile I saw my wife and daughter and tint inspired me to pick up the pace. With close to a million spectators the crowd almost carries you through the race.” “At mile 18 my parents and cousins anx­ iously awaited my passing.” Liceaga said that he’d heard runners talk about hitting the wall at 20 miles. “ They say your body shuts down. Maybe they were just psyching me out.” “After the 19 mile I had the thoughts in the back of my head about the dreaded wall. Those were short lived because I felt great.” He said that he got another boost of en­ ergy at 22 mile when he saw his parents again. “I had a short down time from 23 to 24 mile marker, but it showed the time, 2:52.1 knew then that I was going to Boston," said Liceaga. “I pulled it together and finished at 3:05.27.” The Chicago Marathon is one of the most frequently used qualifying races for the Boston Marathon. Liceaga trained an average of 40 miles a week from May to Sept, to get ready for the run, around 700 miles of total training. “I went through three pairs of shoes." After months of training and on his own and occasionally with the Battle Creek Road Runners Club on track nights, and eating a good diet the Liccagas stopped for some greasy food on the way home. “I craved greasy food,” said Liceaga. “I re­ warded myself with it.” He plans to keep training in Kalamazoo, where he is currently attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College. After running on Kalamazoo’s hilly terrain Liceaga said that it was perfect running on the flat Chi­ cago streets. Now he’s gotta go back to training for the 107th Boston Marathon, April 21,2003. Boston is a much hillicr race than Chi­ cago, and includes Heartbreak Hill at the 24th mile. Liceaga, a 1995 Delton graduate, spent four years on the Panther’s cross-country team, before kind of putting running on the back burner until last April. His boss came to him and asked if he’d ever run a marathon before. Liceaga said no, but decided to give the idea a try. At the Borgess 5K Liceaga placed second in his age group last April, and he decided to keep going. He ran in a number of races across the state to prepare for Chicago, but it was his first marathon. Chicago was even just kind of a test for Boston. That’s the big one. Liceaga was one of a handful of area runners that took part in the race Oct. 13, he was running in his first marathon This year’s Chicago Marathon was Ste­ phen Wright of Hastings’ 13th marathon in the last seven years, but his experience wasn’t quite as sunny this year. “Sometimes things go well," said Wright. “Sometimes they don’t." While battling the cold, and the wind, and an upset stomach, just trying to finish the race, Wright thought to himself, “Why do I do this? Why do I bother?" After the race Wright said he was at least on speaking terms with running again. Then after a shower and lunch he was ready to go run again. And he will get to run in another one. His time was also good enough to qualify for Boston, but he has an even better time from earlier that he plans to use. Wright said he was hoping to run a 2:55, but “the wheels fell off." He still ran a 3:22. Mile 12 took the runners to the West out of downtown Chicago. Wright said that the wind made him cold, and he never warmed up again. “Once you get cold there’s not a lot you can do to get warm until you stop.” Wright said that his friends have some- times said that if he turns side ways and sticks cut his tongue he'd be a zipper. That build is perfect for running marathons, but not for staying warm. Then at mile 18 at an aid station some Gatorade upset his stomach. “If it had just been windy, or just cold, or just the upset stomach. It’s hard to concen­ trate when three things go wrong in one race.” “It’s frustrating," said Wright, “you only have two shots a year. To do all that work and then have less than your best day.” Wright’s son Dan Wright kind of put things into perspective for his father. Dan Wright also ran the Chicago Marathon, fin­ ishing in 4:11. “Dad runs a bad day and still qualifies for Boston." “Barry county is a great place to do marathon training,” says Stephen Wright. There’s a 10 mile loop through the Yankee Springs state game area. Wright says he does that twice. It is a good hilly course to get ready for Boston. “Now it starts all over again,” said Wright. A handful of Barry County runners were among the 31,500 runners wfio wound their way through the streets of Chicago Sunday Oct. 13. (Photo by Ce­ lesta Liceaga) ATTENTION FARMERS Mead Sand & Gravel has all of your bedding needs! MG Call 517-852-2490 Get your color film processed Mead Sand A Gravel LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Foreclosure Sal* THIS LAW FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Richard Vendeville Jr., of 12320 M-89 Hwy. Plainwell. Michigan. Mortgagors, unto Citizens Credit Union, of 435 S Westnedge. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007. Mortgagee, dated the 23rd day of July. 1998, and recorded m the office of the Regnier of Deed for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 30th day of July. 1998. at document no. 1015803 of Barry County Records, on Pages 1-5. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, at the date of this notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of $13,298.39 And no suit or proceeding at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. there­ fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained m said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provid­ ed. notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. local .time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cash at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, that being in the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, cr so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 9.50% per annum and an legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises are descnbed as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST COR­ NER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 31. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56' EAST 876.64 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33 EAST 1109.94 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 56 EAST 226.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 33 EAST 298.74 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTHWEST­ ERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE 266.12 FEET ON THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1969 86 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING NORTH 58 DEGREES 44'30WEST 2b5.93 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 915.00 FEET EASTERLY OF SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE AS MEASURED ALONG SAID NC-RTHERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY M-89; THENCE NORTH 33 WEST 161 0C FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shc4 be six (6) months from the date of such sale. ualess determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wt-ch case the redemption period shall be thir­ ty days from the date of such sale. By: Gordon C Mtller P28470 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a puW.c hea.mg ’or the following CASE NUMBER V-32-2002 ■ Robert and Patricia Grinnell. LOCATION: 10990 Anchor Cove, in Section 9 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 28x40-ft. detached accessory bu.id;ng that is larger than the maximum size of 1.024 sq. ft. and with a height of 18-ft. (the maximum height is 16­ ft.). in the RL-1 zoning distnct. CASE NUMBER V-32-2002 - Joseph Bteam. LOCATION: Bristol Rd , m Section 10 of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 26x36-ft single family dwelling onto an existing partial foundation doser to the side lot hne than allowed (6.63-ft). and to erect a 14x25-11. deck doser to the side lot line than allowed (6-ft ). the minimum is 9-ft.. in the RL-1 zoning distnct. CASE NUMBER V-34-2OO2 Charles Armbruster (property owner); Ronald Deen (applicant). LOCATION: 5494 Clark Rd., m Section 13 of Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a 12x26-1*. addition to an existing house that is too dose to the road right-of-way (32.3C-ft). the min­ imum is 50-ft., in the A zoning district. CASE NUMBER V-35-2002 - Keith and LOCATION: 4125 E. M-79 Hwy . in Section 25 of Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance for the fol­ lowing: A waiver to have grass only for a green­ belt area with no trees or shrubs as required in Section 4.14 Greenbelts & Section 3.1 S66; To have the parking lot remain gravel and not con­ crete or paved as required in Section 4.18 Parking - D (1 & 2): To have one sign for both businesses (Mini-Storage and Auto Sales) to be 10-ft. from the road right-of-way (the mini-storage sign is required to be 75-ft. from right-of-way), in the C-1 zoning district MEETING DATE: November 12, 2002. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law BuUding at 220 West Court St. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspections of the above described prop­ erties win be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or taxed to (616) 948-4820 The variance appUcabon(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Bany County Pfenning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, MfcMgen 49051 during the hours of 8 a m. to 5 pjn. (dosed between 12 pjn.-1 pjn.). Monday thru Friday. Please cal the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further mtormaSon The County of Barry will provide necessa ry auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed materials being considered at the meeting to Indi- uuun —i noyoiffrm— wmcouniy oratory. MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF CLOSE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on Monday, October 28, 2002, for the purpose of testing the accu­ racy ol the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the GENERAL ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. November 5, 2002, in Maple Grove Township Barry County. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 721 Durkee Nashville, Ml 49073 Interested parties are invited to attend. For further information, contact: Susie Butler Maple Grove Township Clerk 517-852-1859 Gordon C. MBter Early, Lennon. Crocker d Bartnsiewicz. P.L.C. 900 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (269) 381-6844 (1Q/24) Dated: September 26,2002 'IILVS ■ Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284. DebbieS. Smith. Barry County Clerk (10/24) Barry County Meeting at the Courts and Law Building. Issues Committee, open floor discussion on ballet proposals. Come and share your thoughts. PUBUC AUCTION SALE STATE LAND ALGER. ARENAC. BARAGA. BARRY. BAY, BENZIE. BRANCH. CALHOUN. CASS. CHIPPEWA. CLARE. CLINTON. CRAWFORD, DELTA. DICKINSON. EATON. EMMET. GOGEBIC. GRAND TRAVERSE. HOUGHTON. INGHAM. IOSCO. IRON. KALAMAZOO. K'LKASKA. LEELANAU. LIVINGSTON. LUCE. MANISTEE. MARCUETTE. MASON. MECOSTA. MISSAUKEE. MONROE. MONTMORENCY. MUSKEGON. OCEANA. OGEMAW. ONTONAGON. OSCEOLA. OSCODA. OTSEGO. OTTAWA. SAGINAW. ST CLAIR. ST. JOSEPH. SCHOOLCRAFT. SHIAWASSEE and TUSCOLA Counties NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST November 20-21 2002 Holiday Inn South • MM Sooth Cedar Street • Lansing, Michigan sn-SM-ra BIDDER REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. AUCTION BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. The State ol Michigan reserves the right to reject any and all bids Lists ol ottered parcels are available at the above-listed county treasurers' ottices and on the Internet at www michiaandnr.com/trsales courtesy of: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PO BOX 30448 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7948 517-373-1250 Basement Rapair by Anchor A public accuracy tost wB be conducted on the folowing dale and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulat­ ing equipment and programs which wil bo used to tabulate voted ballots for the GENERAL ELECTION to bo held on Tuesday. November 5. 2002. in PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. The Pubic Accuracy Test wW be hold on October 30, 2002, at 4:00 pJn. at the Prairieville Township Hal 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 Candidates and other interested parties are invited to attend. Raising Sunhan Concrete Ragradng For further information contact. Normajean Nichols. Clerk 616-623-2664 1-800-237-2379 MRTSYSTBAOF SOUTHWEST MMMN. MC. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSNP NOTICE OF ACCURACY 1ES1 A public accuracy test will be conducted for the pur­ pose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted bal­ lots for the GENERAL ELECTION to be held on Tuesday. November 5, 2002, in JOHNSTOWN TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: Johnstown Township Hall/Fire Station 13641 South M-37 Highway Wednesday. October 30. 2002. at 5:00 p.m. Antonio Liceaga poses after complet­ ing the Chicago Marathon in 3:05.27. (Photo by Celesta Liceaga) For further information contact: June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk (269) 721-9905 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on.Monday, November 4. 2002. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to solicit comment and make a determina­ tion on amendments to the City of Hastings Code or Ordinances clarifying the requirement for the construction of basements beneath duplex dwelling units. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Manahum City Clerk �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 24, 2002 COURT NEWS: Saying that he still lacked information about other alleged criminal acts by Timmy Allen Rosenberg, Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher for the second time postponed the sentencing of the convicted cocaine dealer last Thursday until today. Oct. 24, at 8:15 a.m. “I’ve not concluded my own research,’’ Fisher said. “The court can consider infor­ mation on the pending charges. The infor­ mation I’ve received didn't contain the de­ tail I was looking for.” Fisher referred to a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct for which Rosen­ berg is set to be tried in December and to a 2000 acquittal of Rosenberg on the same charge which then allegedly involved the use of cocaine. Rosenberg was convicted on one count of delivery and manufacture of cocaine at a September jury trial and was originally scheduled to be sentenced to up to a maxi­ mum of life in prison Oct. 10. Fisher said then that he lacked pre-sen­ tencing information about another con­ trolled substance conviction and a danger­ ous weapon conviction to which Rosenberg pleaded guilty and was also set to be sen­ tenced on Oct. 10. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill had previously submitted an 84- pagc sentencing brief detailing nearly every prior criminal act, including hearsay evi­ dence. dating back to 1985. "I’m primarily looking for allegations originating out of the offense he was ac­ quitted of in the 2000 criminal sexual con­ duct case,” Fisher said, “and the companion charge of delivery of cocaine so I need to do some additional work.” Defense attorney Jim Goulooze said Ro­ senberg denies that cocaine was involved in the 2000 case. "This is all background information.” said Fisher, who pointed out that “under our indeterminate sentencing system, judges have a wide range of leeway to con­ sider any accurate information about a penson’s history.” Fisher then apologized to the lawyers and to Rosenberg. “It’s really quite involved.” Fisher said. In his brief, McNeill requests that Rosen­ berg be sent to prison for 20 to 60 years and be assessed a $25,000 fine “to protect this community, to prevent further, un­ charged (or unsustainable at trial) sexual assaults upon vulnerable women, to stop the stalking, assaults and threats upon those who cross this defendant, to serve as a de­ terrent to those who associate with this de­ fendant and continue to involve themselves Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results' A / uinitl NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS: Soon to be Sand Ridge Bank. New name, same faces, better products. (269)945-3437 ( a rd of I hank \ 1 WANT TO thank all of my friends 4c relatives who helped me celebrate my 80th birthday, especially my three terrific daughters Bonnie, Lynda 4c Susan for their great effort in making my day a huge success. I am truly blessed to have such a great family, great friends 4c neighbors. Thanks to all, BobSteeby. i U lllutll < PUBLIC AUCTION- Michi­ gan State Police will be auc­ tioning an abandoned 1991 Lincoln 4 door at Goldswor­ thy's Facility 8860 S. M-37 Hwy., north of Dowling Road at 9:00am on Wednes­ day, 10/30/2002. The vehi­ cle may be inspected prior to auction during regular busi­ ness hours. Call 269-721­ 8888 for details. The mini­ mum starting bid for this ve­ hicle will be SX620. liltsillfW Sr 7 1 /( < \ DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173._____________ LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet 4c upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa 4c Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035._________ MASTERS FINISHING TOUCH: interior painting, water damage 4c drywall re­ pairs. Free estimates. (616)623-4879, cell 370-1898. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS: Soon to be Sand Ridge Bank. New nan'e, same faces, better products (269)945-3437 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICES! For all your cleaning needs. Weekly, bi­ monthly, monthly or just one time for that special occassion. All workers are bonded. Please leave a mes­ sage if no answer, (269)945­ 9448 or (269)948-8508. (fara^t Salt 2 FREE GARAGE SALE signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. ( oimnu mix \olit t > BARRY COUNTY REPUB­ LICAN meeting October 28th 7:30pm at the Courts 4c Law Building. Issues com­ mittee, open floor discussion on ballet proposals. Come and share your thoughts. In \h Hhuitun IN LOVING MEMORY OF Louise Stockham who passed away Oct. 25th, 2001. Louise touched the lives of many people. She is deeply missed by her "family" and friends. Husband Bob Stockham. ALARM INSTALLER: (bur­ glar 4c fire) - to $14/hour ♦ benefits, (permanen)t, will train, (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. ASSEMBLY/PRODUCTION/PACKAGING: to $12/hour 4c excellent bene­ fits, aU shifts available, entry level, paid training, (616)949­ 2424, Jobline Fee. BOOKKEEPING/DATA ENTRY: clerical to $12/hour 4c excellent benefits, friendly staff willing to train, need ASAP, (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. CATALOG/RUNWAY MODELS: to $100/hour, training now, males, fe­ males, (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee.______________________ STOCKER/WAREHOUSE to $14.74/hour + great bene­ fits, 401(k) ♦ raises, major company, (616)949-2424, Job- . I n11t/n< \ ANTIQUE SHOW: BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS EXPO COMPLEX ON M­ 37, NOV 2-3. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QUALITY ANTIQUES, JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. SAT 104PM, SUN, 10­ 44PM, $2.50 ADMISSION. HOLIDAY AUCTION SALE: October 27th, 2pm. C4cA Auction 12987 M-66 (Assyria). (269)758-3988. Gift ideas 4c decorations, door prizes. Mobil, lloniis LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! AU credit appli­ cations accepted. Hurry’ 1 left! 1-877-916-4648. Mead­ owstone Homes. MEADOWSTONE HOMES LOCATED in the Meadow­ stone mobile home park. South of Hastings off M-37 behind Seif Chevrolet. (616)948-2387 MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. Free central air. Located inside the Meadow Stone Mobilehome Park. Meadow Stone Homes, 616-948-2387. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extia sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 NOTICE OF CLOSE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the GENERAL ELEC­ TION to be held on Tuesday. November 5, 2002 in BARRY TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. The Public Accuracy Test will be held at: 155 E Orchard St Barry Township Hall Delton. Ml 49046 10/31/02 - 12:30 p.m. Candidates and other interested parlies are invited to attend. For fur*her information contact; Debra DeweyPerry. 616-623-5171. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Barry Township Clerk $0 DOWN HOMES: Gov't 4c Bank Foreclosures! HUD, VA, FHA. Low or no down! OK credit! Listings, 800-501­ 1777 ext. 7132. FOR RENT: 3BDV 2 bath, 2 acres country home. Utilities included, $900 a month. (269)948-9438_____________ HOUSE FOR RENT: 1 large bedroom, attached garage, south of Hastings, lake ac­ cess, $475 a month plus util­ ities, (269)945-9409 please leave message. CNC OPERATOR/PROGRAMER: Must be able to set-up operations for CNC lathes 4c mill. Knowledge of G-code and conversational very important. Ability to QC parts very important and run multi-machines. Own tools a must. Wage between $15-$22 per hour 4c fully paid health benefits & 401 (k). Hastings area em­ ployer. Send resumes to: Le­ slie Cass 12755 Bowens Mill Rd., Wayland, Ml. 49348. GREEN LEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now hiring full time employees. Will train right applicants, must be hard working, 18yrs. old, clean cut 4c able to pass random drug tests. Call 9am-5pm, (269)795-7388._____________ PINKERTON SECURITY: 1 full time Security Officer needed immediately for work in Middleville. Must be willing to work weekends 4c holidays and be flexible with scheduling. Starting wage of $850/hr. Uniforms are provided 4c training is paid. Discounts available on GM vehicle purchases. Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED and no felony or misdemeanor convictions. Must contact Mike Crilly in security: (269)795-3364 to apply. AA EOE M/F/D/V___________ CONSTRUCTION CA­ REERS OF AMERICA: No experience needed. Heavy Equipment Operator. Get the needed skills for a new career! Tuition financing available! Call today!!! 800­ 362-7058 4 POLICE BEAT: in the trafficking of drugs within this com­ munity..." In other court business: • Scott Fischer. 40. of Hastings, was or­ dered to spend six months in jail with credit for two days served with the balance sus­ pended if he is successful on two years pro­ bation. Fischer pleaded guilty to one count of operating a drug hosue and one count of possession of marijuana in exchange for one count of delivery and manufacture of marijuana being dismissed. He was ordered to attend a minimum of two AA/NA meetings per week and to pay a total of $2,770 in fines and costs. • Mark Hodges. 31. of Plainwell, con­ victed of violating probation on his crimi­ nal sexual conduct conviction from 2000 was not sent to prison but was clearly told by Fisher not to make any more mistakes. “If 1 were you, I would get serious about this treatment.” said Fisher to Hodges about his mental health counseling. “I would not give me any reason to come in front of me again. Do you have any questions where you stand?” Hodges violated probation by being in the company of minor aged children when he visited a girlfriend for dinner. The woman’s brother allegedly unexpectedly attended the dinner for his young children. Fisher beefed up Hodges* probation or­ der by adding restrictions. He was ordered not to have any verbal contact with a child 18 or under, not to use a computer or any device connected to the Internet, not to puchasc or possess sexually stimulating materials, to complete sex of­ fender treatment, not to be within 500 feet of any schools, arcades, playgrounds or any other place frequented by children and not to use photographic equipment. “If you’ve got a computer, you’ve got to get rid of it,” Fisher ordered, but made an allowance for computers at his technical school when supervised. Hodges was previously convicted of mo­ lesting a male family member from the time the boy was 10 years old until he was 16. “The victim has been under arrest for a variety of issues he attributes to this behav­ ior Mr. Hodges perpetrated on him,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “He’s (Hodges) not willing to admit he has sexual deviance problems." • Todd Hurd, 18, of Plainwell, nearly lost his Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status when he violated probation by failing to re­ port to his probation agent since June and for failing to maintain his cmploycment. Assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Banister asked the court to revoke the HYTA Status which keeps the felony conviction off his record if he is successful on probation. Judge Fisher did not revoke the HYTA status and ordered Hurd to spend 36 days in jail with credit for 36 days served. • Shannon Kurr, 30, of Hastings, was ar­ raigned on a probation violation petition that he used cocaine on June 12 and failed to report to his probation agent. Kurr was on probation for a second of­ fense drunk driving conviction. Nashville man charged with raping teen NASHVILLE - A 24-ycar-old Nashville man charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl is scheduled to ap­ pear for a Dec. 31 preliminary examination. Jeremy Cardenas is accused of having sex with the underage girl twice in his Nashville apartment during the summer. Michigan State Police Trooper Ray Volosky said he was told by a friend of the victim that she confronted Cardenas about the allegation and that Cardenas allegedly ordered her not to tell anyone about what had occurred. “Back in July, the suspect met the victim (at the video store) and they became ac­ quainted,” said Volosky. “The victim (al­ legedly) agreed to accompany him back to his apartment where they engaged in con­ sensual sexual intercourse twice in the same evening.” Volosky said the incident eventually be­ came “common knowledge” that the girl had sex with Cardenas but when he next entered the video store, the victim’s friend, asked him: “Don’t you think its wrong to have sex with someone who’s 14 when you’re 24?” “He (allegedly) became angry toward her and told her not to tell,” Volosky said. “So, she called the police to report that she’d been threatened and the reason for the threat.” The victim told police she had no plans to report the incident until she learned that her friend had been threatened, Volosky said. “He said he didn’t think it was wrong be­ cause she consented," said Volosky. By law, a woman can not consent to sex until she is over the age of 16. Cardenas was arraigned on the charge Oct. 3 and is currently undergoing a forensic evaluation for criminal responsibility. Woman listed as ‘stable’ after 2-car crash MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - One woman remains hospitalized and a 3-year-old boy was treated and released al Pennock Hospital after the boy s father. Paul Brian Adrianson of Vermontville, allegedly failed Io yield to the woman s northbound M-66 car Monday. Adrianson also was cited for an alleged child restraint violation, troopers said. According to authorities. Adrianson. 29. was driving a 1994 GMC pickup truck east on Lawrence Road at about 3:45 p.m. when he reportedly began to drive across M-66 in from of a 1991 Ford driven by Debra Lynn Potts. 41. of Lyons. "The driver of lhe vehicle stated Ise did not sec (Potts).” police reported. Adrianson’s truck struck Potts’ car on the passenger side. Potts was wearing a scat belt at the time of the crash and was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where she was listed in stable condition at press time Wednesday. Adrianson’s son. Evan, reportedly was not restrained in an approved child restraint seat at the time of the crash and suffered minor injuries, troopers reported. Man accused of raping 14-year-old girl CARLTON TOWNSHIP - An 18-ycar-old Hastings man suspected of “taking advan­ tage of a situation” has been arrested and arraigned on a felony charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct for the alleged rape of a 14-ycar-old girl. If convicted. Jarrad Risk could be sentenced to a maximum of life in prison. Risk reportedly is acquainted with the victim, said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “It’s not a stranger situation, it was (allegedly) a forcible situation involving two indi­ viduals. one taking advantage of the minor.” McNeill said. McNeill declined to comment on details regarding the circumstances of the allega­ tions. Risk is being held in the Barry County Jail on $20,000 bond awaiting an Oct. 30 pre­ liminary examination. Drugs found in domestic violence probe NASHVILLE - Police dispatched Io break up a domestic disturbance in Nashville Oct. 20 arrived to find an indoor marijuana growing operation, according to Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “A domestic violence investigation by Nashville police led Io officers contacting the suspect at a residence.” said McNeill. “In the back room of lhe home, they found nine potted marijuana plants.” Russell Peterson. 29. of Charlotte was arrested charges of domestic assault, maintain­ ing a drug house and delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Also arrested was Janeice'Lynn Hill, 28. of Nashville on one misdemeanor count of operating a drug house. McNeill said it appears the couple was growing marijuana for their own use. Man recovering from injuries in accident HASTINGS - A 69-ycar-old Hastings man is listed in fair condition at Spectrum Hospital with injuries suffered Oct. 16 when lhe Chevy Blazer he was riding in alleg­ edly ran a stop sign on Market Street and entered the path of an castbound State Street car. Ruehl Hilliker was reportedly not wearing a scat belt when the Blazer was struck in the right rear fender by a car driven by 37-ycar-old Kathryn Marie Russell of Lansing. Russell told police she hit the brakes and sounded her horn just before her 1991 Honda passenger car impacted the sport utility vehicle. The Blazer’s driver, Duane William Shriber, 66, of Hastings, was treated and re­ leased at Pennock Hospital. Shriber was wearing a scat belt and was issued a citation for failing to obey a stop sign, according to a report by the Hastings City Police Depart­ ment. “The driver admitted he pulled in front of (Russell),” police reported. “The (Blazer) spun around after impact, hit the curb on Market Street and rolled over on its top and spun again to rest on Market Street.” Also hurt was Susie Shriber. 95, of Hastings, who was wearing a scat bell when the vehicle overturned. She was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Ethelyn Hilliker, 72, of Hastings, reportedly was not wearing a scat belt and suffered serious injuries, according to police. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was admitted and later released Oct. 18. Russell also was taken to Pennock, where she was treated and released. A brief report on the incident, which occurred at press time last Wednesday, incor­ rectly stated in last week’s Banner that the sport utility vehicle was not the at-fault vehi­ cle. Alternative ed building victim of break-in HASTINGS - Hastings City Police are still investigating the Sept. 30 break-in of the Turnaround Center where unknown thieves got away with an undetermined amount of cash. Police were called al 9 a.m. when an employee discovered that someone had entered the building over the weekend and accessed the school’s safe to obtain the cash. “She suspected a problem on Saturday when she arrived there to do some work, but there was no indication of forced entry,” reported Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. Police also arc probing a break-in at the high school concession stand building around the same time as the incident at the Turnaround Center, located at 643 West Marshall St. Woman charged with domestic violence RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A Hastings woman with a blood alcohol level of 32 per­ cent was arrested on a domestic violence charge after she allegedly slapped her boy­ friend in the head and tried to lure him into a physical altercation. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies reported that the woman said she has been in jail eight times before, that she is an ex-heroinc user and that she drank a fifth of vodka on the night of the incident ir. the 600 block of North M-37. The argument began when the man complained that she had driven his truck without a driver’s license. The 33-year-old woman is accused of slapping the man on the back of the head, shoving him, poking his eye, and smashing a cordless telephone against a wall. Man accused of pulling knife on woman DOWLING - A Banfield Road woman escaped injury when a man allegedly as­ saulted her with a knife Oct. 14. Troopers said Ralph Elliott, 31, has been charged with one count of felonious assault stemming from the incident, which allegedly occurred in the couple's home. “She suffered no injuries, although she was emotionally traumatized,” Trooper San­ dra Larsen reported. Elliott was arraigned on the charge Oct. 14 when 10 percent of a $7,500 bond was set and posted. He is free on bond awaiting an Oct. 30 motion hearing and pre-exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Child struck by car not seriously hurt YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - An 11-year-old Wayland girl suffered only mi­ nor injuries Oct. 18 when she was reportedly struck by a car while walking along the north side of Michael Drive at Mary IJrive at 7 a.m. The driver. 18-year-old Misty Draper, of Wayland was cited for careless driving after the incident. Draper told police she never saw the child. The Michigan State Police did not release the name of the child. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 - Page 19 Maple Valley football field vandal arrested by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer A 24-ycar-old Nashville area man has been arrested and jailed in connection with the malicious destruction of the Maple Val­ ley High School football field. The Eaton County Sheriffs Department responded to a malicious destruction of property complaint at Maple Valley High School at about 2:35 a.m. Saturday morn­ ing, Oct. 19. Upon arrival, the deputy lo­ cated the suspect in a vehicle on the foot­ ball field. A large amount of damage had been done to the football field, track field, seat­ ing area and fencing. The suspect was lodged in the Eaton County Jail. Deputies are seeking charges for malicious destruc­ tion of property over $20,000, drunk driv­ ing and open intoxicants. The suspect was released Saturday on a $200 personal recognizance bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Eaton County District Court. “This is really disappointing/* said Ma­ ple Valley Schools Superintendent Clark Volz. “But, I am certainly glad that no one was hurt. When you misuse a vehicle like that there is a potential for some very seri­ ous injuries." Volz added that he hopes the authorities will do everything within their power to pursue the matter, as will school officials. The repair process may be lengthy, ac­ cording to Volz. “The fencing that was damaged went Bomb scare called in at Lake Odessa plant The Lake Odessa police and fire depart­ ments were called to Franklin Metal Trad­ ing Corporation on the corner of Washing­ ton Boulevard and Tupper Lake Street Monday afternoon. Oct. 21. in response to a bomb scare. Lake Odessa Sgt. Bey Hudson said the receptionist received a phone call with the caller whispering a threat to blow the build­ ing up. The threat was said five times. The plant manager reportedly called 911 and the building was evacuated. The Lake Odessa police and the Lake Odessa fire departments arrived al the scene. Lake Odessa Fire Department Chief Jeff Sanderson said the fire department was put on stand-by should they be needed. The stairs leading to the bleachers at the football field show extensive dam­ age. Baby Bliss owner to stand trial on stalking charge by Shelly Suber Staff Writer The alleged victim of accused stalker Charles Edkins said the continued harass­ ment has caused her to suffer from para­ noia. “I’m constantly looking over my back, worried how he*s going to destroy my life or do something serious that could really affect my family," lhe woman said about the man she once lived with. Edkins, the owner of Middleville’s Baby Bliss childrens’ clothing manufacturer was bound over to circuit court to stand trial Jan. 6 and 7 in Barry County Circuit Court. “It’s caused me a lot of anxiety and emo­ tional distress,” said the woman. The mother of three children, the woman testified she lived with Edkins for about a year in 1996 and that she once worked for him at Baby Bliss. She testified that on Feb. 22 of 2002, she was sitting in a car at Four Star Video in Middleville waiting for her boyfriend when she saw Edkins drive by. through the asphalt, some of the seating was custom materials and it may take quite a while for things to be put back to an ac­ ceptable standard," he said. Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonscr reported Tuesday that the ini­ tial estimate for repair is approximately $18,000 to $20,000. “The actual cost could be less, or it could be more, depending on which company docs the work,” he added. Benches on the sidelines of the foot­ ball field were shattered. CAPTURE THE COLOR OF THE SEASON! I COlQftl Professional Quality-and Same Day Service! Take lots of photos of the colorful scenes of autumn, then bring us your film for... J-Ad Graphics QUALITY COLOR PHOTO PROCESSING Tire tracks lead to the fence around the Maple Valley High School track and football field which was damaged by a vandal early Saturday morning. SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 Michigan Stale Police from the Ionia post and from the Rockford post arrived with their bomb-sniffing dogs. They searched the building, but no explosives were found. Hudson said he is securing information on the telephone record to determine the source of the call. He said it appears to have originated from a 517 area code. Hudson is working with the company to double check attendance records to see which employees were not accounted for. He said he doesn't think it was a disgrun­ tled employee since there haven’t been any layoffs or firings in awhile. “Criminal charges will be filed when wc find whoever made the calls." Hudson said. He then allegedly turned around and en­ tered the parking lot. parked close to the car she was in and stared at her. In the charged offense April 2. the al­ leged victim was in her car waiting in the left turn lane at Broadway and State Streets in Hastings when Edkins allegedly drove by, turned around, pulled up next to her car and said “You'd better watch it. toots.” On another occasion later that month, the victim was in the parking lot of the Bushwacker in Middleville when she claims Edkins repeatedly drove back and forth staring at her. The woman then obtained a personal protection order against Edkins. court re­ cords show. “This has caused me paranoia,” she testi­ fied. “I’m just running scared.” If convicted, Edkins could be ordered to spend a maximum of five years in prison and /or pay a $10,000 fine, plus serve pro­ bation for any term of years but not less than five. He remains free on bond awaiting trial. NOTICE Barry County is requesting sealed bids for demolition and removal of two houses located in the City of Hastings. To obtain bid specifications please contact Michael Brown. County Administrator, 220 W. State St, Hastings. Ml 49058, 269-945-1284. Sealed bids must be received bv 3:00 p.m. on November 7. 2002 105th Anniversary! SALE J-Ad GRAPHICS North of Hastings. M43 STOREWIDE SAVINGS! HASTINGS 4 Downier, •4.71 KMs ail shows select Fall fashions for the family! »tud«nl» A lAt« Show, Frl A S«t SA.a» EwMng. Mon - Stadium Seating Gives YOU An Unobstructed View One Mana or Young MenY I regular or sale priced item. SHOWS Onirvwki lom-nzs I jackass the movie One Athletic MMB7MKI OJACIAM: TBE MOVIE (R) 1 (¥21-11/3! FRPSAT LS 11 00 O TBE BIBS (PG-13) MMUUIUMMU 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7 10, 9:30 •OBAB: A VEUIETALES MOVIE(G) 2:40, 2 30. 4 30 BEET BSME ALABAMA (PG-13) 1:30. 2:45. 5 00. 7 20. 9 40 IE TBXEBO (PG-13) 00. 9:00 FRI/SAT LS 11 00 I 20o> DRINK M T ,T TC S FAMILY OWHID 8IHCS 1897 West State St. 10-8. S 10-8. SUM 12-5 Mo.v-F»/ at �Ptge 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 24. 2002 LINK MICHIGAN, from page 3 ncsscs. He also secs the expansion of broadband access as a way to inspire entre­ preneurs. One way to do this is to require new developments to include telecommuni­ cation infrastructure. The purpose of technology is to support and enhance human relationships." Cohill told the group. He also warned about possi­ ble pitfalls as the effort continues. Among things to avoid are lack of involvement by public officials, lack of a business plan, loo much reliance on grants and spending with­ out a vision. The Barr> County group will have two communits forums to be sure that the local plan lacks none of the elements for success. On Tuesday. Nov. 12. a session will be held at the Fchsenfeid Center at Kellogg Community College in Hastings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. A second workshop will be held the same evening in the community room in the lower level of Main Street Savings Bank in Hastings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Those who would like to be involved in the planning process but who cannot attend these meetings can call Denison at 945­ 1415 or Stadel-Manshum al 945-2454. Police Beat Gun Lake man bound over on murder charge (continued) A 56-year-old Gun Lake area man was bound over to circuit court in Kent County on murder and felony weapons charges man. Gordon M. Lyons is being charged with the Oct. 25. 2001. Grand Rapids area mur­ der ot William Edward Drummond II. He was bound over by Judge Sara Smolensk! in 63rd District Court in Kent County. According to sheriff’s detectives. Lyons was an acquaintance of the victim whose truck was tound running and crashed into a building near 68th Street and East Paris Avenue. Authorities said Drummond was the husband of a woman with whom Lyons was having an affair. Lyons is currently being held in the Kent County Correctional Facility without bond. A preliminary exam is scheduled for Monday. Aug. 12. at 9 a.m. in Cascade 63rd District Court. Lyons, who lives on Parker Drive in Middleville man improving after crash ITIORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A 37-year-old Middleville man’s condition has been upgraded from serious to fair at Spectrum Hospital, where he is recovering from injuries suffered in an Oct. 12 crash which deputies believe was alcohol related. Kyle Paul Jacobson was a passenger in a car driven by his brother. Phillip Jacobson, at 12:45 a.m. on Davis Road near Valley Ridge Drive where the car left the roadway, circled around, re-entered the roadway, then left the roadway again and struck a tree. Phillip Harold Jacobson toid deputies they had been drinking at the Swamp Fo.x Bar in Middleville and were on their way home when he swerved to miss a deer, lost control and hit a tree, according to a report released this week by the Barry County Sheriff’s Of­ fice. Kyle Jacobson s head apparently struck the windshield of the car and was unrespon­ sive when he was taken by medical helicopter to Grand Rapids, where he remains as of press time Wednesday. Oct. 23. Deputy Angela Solomon found no evidence of a deer in the vicinity of the crash. Phillip Jacobsop reportedly told her he had drank five to six beers prior to the crash. Solomon s investigation also revealed that the car was allegedly accelerating as it turned around in the field and re-entered the roadway. Charges of operating under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving against Phil­ lip Jacobson arc still pending. 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REMAINDER C* FACTOR WARRANTY $22,888 99 CHEVY 1500 EXT CAB 4X4 LT W/LEATHER. 5 3 V-8. ONE OWNER. SHARP' ’19,995 ® 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM 26 000 MILES POWER MOON ROOF. SHARP' ? C . 5 4QK lS PKG HARD TO FIND1 S4 GMC 1500 SHORTBOX PICKUP 00 CHEVY 2500 EXT CAB 4X4 60 V-8. DUAL POWER SEATS. HARD TO FIND LONG8OX. 1 LOCAL OWNER. 49K. Vte. POWER SEAT 350 POWER WINDOWS 1OCKS. 103 K. NICE! 01 CHEVY 1500 H.D. 4X4 Mon & Wed 8-7 Tut. Thu & Fn 8-5 66K. LEATHER. LIKE NEW! 96 CHEVY SILVERADO X-CAB 4X4 ’11,995 ® Amy Piper, Sales 1 99month 01 CHEVY SUBURBAN LS 4X4 1 OWNER EXCELLENT CONDITION. DUAL HEAT 4 ’26395 01 PONTIAC AZTEK GT AWD 98 BUICK REGAL ILA.’HES 41< 4ATED SEA’S 59KKABU COOK MW C74P SX 0® LEATHER MOONROOF. LOADED' ONLY. ’10,995 ® ,...’15,995 ® 97 SONOMA HIGH RIDER 4X4 02 BONNEVILLE SSEI 7 000 MILES GM COMPANY CAR UST S35500 I ‘26,888 ® LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L. Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond. Husband and Wife (ongtnal mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 26.1999, and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Uber 1024349 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank ot America. N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nabonsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by as assignment dated May 15. 1999, which was recorded on July 14. 1999. in Uber 1032455 on Page 1. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 02/100 dollars ($71.679 02). inducing interest at 7.500% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided. notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage *4il be foreclosed by a sale of ths mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at puttee venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p m., on December 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 7 Damel Stocker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11; also the South 12 feet ot Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City. Formerly Village ol Hastings, according to tbe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, untess determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shan be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 17.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie •200018713 Hawks (11/14) Saturday until 2 97 GMC YUKON GT SW9W ® 98 GMC JIMMY SLT 4X4 SALHJttUB Mon&WtdirN8 Tut. Thu&Fflirtie Ryan Madden. Sales 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE 99 GMC 1500 Z-71 4X4 ...........................- - .. Enc Dretsbach, President Yankee Springs Township, is the former owner of the Carriage House Restaurant in Martin which made news when he moved the building to Watson Township after a dispute over a liquor license, according to sources. He is also the current owner of a large, collection of discarded tires located near Martin on Watson Township next to US 131 expressway, police said. X CAB V-6. NEW RUBBER 239mONTH Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A. Juredc. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 17, 2000, and recorded on August 28. 2000 in Document No. 1048675 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE AND 90/100 dollars ($186,995.90). including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of then, at puttee venue, at tha Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on November 21, 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 ot the Southwest 1/4. Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section: thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 630.0 feet along the East Ine of said Southwest 1/4 to the piece of be^nnmg. thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330.0 feet atong said East Ine: thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet, thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 feet thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet to the place of beginning Together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide stop of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range W West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 484.0 feet from the center of said secttun; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 06 secont West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.' feet atong a 500.0 foot radius curve to the rigl the chord of which bears South 26 degrees 1 minutes 57 seconds West 133.08 feet: the South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds E 138.42 feet; thence Southeasterly 70.82 I along a 200.0 toot radius curve to the right chord of which bears South 45 degrees 58 r utes 33 seconds East 70.45 feet; thence Sc 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconas East 121 feet thence Southerly 123.12 feet along a 2C toot radius curve to the right, the chord of wf bears South 1B degrees 11 minutes 46 seco East 121.18 feet, thence South 00 degrees minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 feet to the t ' of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 mon from the date of such sale, unless deterrr abandoned in accordance with 194 600.3241a, in which case the redemptton p< shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200122144 Hawks (1 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-10-31.pdf 36d12abac435853a8dd07c72f7364808 PDF Text Text JH Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since public library HISCmifiCHST Has i n^s DANNER VOLUME 149, NO. 44 Thursday, October 31, 2002 PRICE 50* ~—-------------------------- NEWS BRIEFS ‘Off-year’ election will be Tuesday by David T. Young Editor In what is commonly referred to as an “off-year election,” Michigan and Barry County voters will make some important decisions Tuesday, Nov. 5. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Perhaps topping the list is the gubernato­ rial race between Democrat Jennifer Granholm and Republican Richard Posthu­ mus of Alto. Granholm is Michigan’s cur­ rent attorney general and Posthumus is lieutenant governor. They will be vying to succeed Republican Gov. John Engler, who is stepping down after 12 years because of term limits. Douglas Campbell of the Green Party and Joseph M. Pilchak of the U.S. Taxpay­ ers Party arc the other two candidates. Granholm's running mate is John D. Cherry Jr.. Loren Bennett is running for lieutenant governor under Posthumus. Adrianna Buonarroti is the Green candidate for second in command and Clara C. Pil­ chak will be the U.S. Taxpayers Party run­ ning mate. Terri Lynn lumd of Byron Center is the Republican nominee for secretary of state. Her opponent is Democrat Melvin “Butch” Hollowell. Ray Ziarmo is the Green and Charles F. Conccs is the U.S. Taxpayers candidate. The post has become vacant be­ cause Republican Candice Miller is term limited and seeing a congressional scat. In the attorney general’s race to succeed Granholm. Republican Mike Cox and Democrat Gary Peters w ill be on the ballot, as will Green Jerry Jay Kaufman and U.S. Taxpayers Gerald Truman VanSickle. All of the above state-wide offices carry four-year terms. The two major candidates for a six-year U.S. Senate scat will be between veteran Democrat Carl Levin and Republican An­ drew Raczkowski. Levin will be seeking his fifth term, having been first elected in 1978. Three other candidates are Eric Borregard (Green). John S. Mangopoulos (Re­ form) and Doug Dem (Natural Law Party). Third District Incumbent Republican Congressman Vcm Ehlers will seek his sixth two-ytar term. He won a special elec­ tion in December 1993 after the death of Paul Henry and was re-elected handily in 1994. 1996. 1998 and 2000. His Demo­ cratic opponent will be Kathryn D. Lynnes of Grand Rapids, who spoke on a National Public Radio program about what it’s like to be a “sacrificial lamb" style candidate. The other two congressional candidates are Tom Quinn (Libertarian) and Richard F. Luccy (Reform) of Caledonia. The Third Congressional District now takes in virtually all of Barry County, in contrast with it covering just about a third of it for the past 10 years. Redistricting was done last year. The new 24th State Senate District will include Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties. One candidate will be current State Rep. Patricia L. Birkholz of Saugatuck, a Repub­ lican who won a hotly contested primary in August over former State Rep. Terry Gei­ ger of Lake Odessa. The Democratic “sac­ rificial lamb" is Tami Bridson of Lansing. The 87th Stale Representative District, which takes in all of Barry County, will sec a race between incumbent Republican Gary See ELECTION, page 2 City Council mourns loss of one of its own Panthers running to state The Delton girts’ cross country team, just before they went out Saturday to cap­ ture the school's first-ever regional championship in the sport. Team members are (standing, from left) assistant coach Anna Seif. Kristen Witfinger. Stephanie Wal­ lace. Whitney Knollenberg, coach Dale Grimes, (kneeling) Marissa Ingle, Monique Hoyle. Lauren Cooper and Katie Johncock. For details about a history-making sporting event, see the sports section inside today's edition of the Banner Another "Design Hastings” community forum set for Friday ’ More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 j by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor About 57 people attended last week’s “Design Hastings” Town Meeting and comments ranged from being “pumped up” to being intrigued with possibilities to im­ prove the downtown cityscape. Jack Williamson, executive director of a nonprofit program called the Community Design Advisory Program, based at Cranbrook Academy of Arts, conducted the meeting and shared tips for using good de­ sign and design management to enhance the central business district. He and others on the staff will be in Hastings Friday. Nov. 1 for another com­ munity lorum at 3 p.m. in City Hall. Earlier that day. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. a design clinic day for 10 or more Hastings busi­ nesses will be held here with an architcct/graphic designer from Traverse City who will make recommendations for low cost improvements for facades, signage, store windows, rear entrances, etc. In addition. Williamson and an interior de­ signer from Southfield will be helping up to five businesses with ideas for redesigning their shop interiors. Gary and Carla Rizor. owners of the County Seat Lounge, both thought last week’s Town Meeting was worthwhile. “1 enjoyed it. I got pumped up. I’m going to walk around our built ing and just sec if people know what we trc. I really never thought about it like that." she said, refer­ ring io ideas Williamson suggested. “It makes you aware of the architecture by David T. Young Editor Members of the Hastings City Council paid tribute Monday night to colleague Harold Hawkins. Hawkins, who had been* a councilman from the Second Ward since January 1992, died at his home Sunday of complications from leukemia. He was 73. Mayor Frank Campbell announced at Monday night’s meeting that he received a letter of resignation from Hawkins about three weeks ago, but he refused to accept it. He also noted Hawkins last January tried to resign after he learned his cancer had re­ turned. but he settled for resigning only his position as mayor pro tern and continuing to serve as a councilman. His last appearance as a public servant was at a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 10. “As the roll was tonight, it was notice­ able the absence of my friend and col­ league." Campbell told the council. I ask that we release Harold to an authority higher than us.” The mayor, speaking with great emo­ tional difficulty, said, “Through the years I’ve been with Harold as a fireman and a council member, I can tell you from the bottom of my heart there was no better friend than Harold... He had a heart of gold.” and how we’re not utilizing it,” said Gary Rizor. Hastings Downtown Development Authority Chairman Mark Fcldpausch, af­ ter the presentation, said “I'm excited about the ability we have in our community to create a warm environment, an inviting en­ vironment to people when they come in so they want to stop, get out of their cars and walk around. “It’s built on a hill,” he said of Hastings. “We have great vistas that we can look out. We have a great nucleus here. If we just want to step back and do a little planning, apply a little effort and a little bit of invest­ ment. we can just really enhance the viabil­ ity of our community." Local Attorney Bob Byington said, “I find it interesting. It’s refreshing to listen to someone outside the community talk about our community and see some things that we look at everyday and just overlook. We look beyond.” Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said he thinks the “Design Hastings" program will be good for local businesses and the DDA. He’s pleased that the program generated the interest of business people, community leaders and interested citizens. “I think it’s real good. I want to see it through...." Campbell said. Williamson and his assistant visited Hastings in early September and met with Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield and chamber and economic development offi- See DESIGN HASTINGS, page 17 Elusive treat Area youngsters celebrated “All Hal­ lows Eve" last Saturday at Charlton Park There was “trick-or-treating" tn the homes and shops in the villages and lots of old time games. Children grabbed for bites of donuts hanging on strings at the Town Hall, bobbed for ap­ ples in the Carpenter s Shop and had their fortunes told at the Bank Harold Hawkins Mayor Pro Tern Robert May. who suc­ ceeded Hawkins in that position on the council, said he shared the Second Ward with him. “We both started in 1992, him in January and me in November when I was ap­ pointed. Harold always made an effort to come over and see me and talk things over.” Councilman Donald Tubbs said. “Harold was more than just a co-councilman... He was a companion and a good friend.” Hawkins' career with the city started in 1965 when he became a volunteer fireman. A year later he was a fire truck driver. He joined the Hastings City Police force as a patrolman in 1970. serving for 21 years. Shortly after he retired from the police department on March 1. 1991. Hawkins de­ cided to run for a City Council seat from the Second Ward and he was elected in No­ vember of that year. He was re-elected to four-year terms in 1995 and 1999. He was named mayor pro tern in January 2000. succeeding the retiring Miriam White, but then stepped down from those duties almost a year ago because of his ill­ ness. Campbell asked that the meeting be dedicated to Hawkins. Flowers and a photo of him and his wife were positioned at his council scat during the entire session. His funeral took place Wednesday (see the obituary notice inside today’s edition of the Banner). In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Decided to proceed with plans to install water and sewer utilities on East State Road simultaneously with the reconstruction-of the road planned for next spring, which will be funded largely by a grant from .he Michigan Department of Transportation See COUNCIL, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 2G02 NEWS BRIEFS cont Au shot clinics Ewlll continue Dislricl Health will hold 71u shot clinics the Thomas Jefferson •■bMocralic Hall in Hastings from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. . Other area clinics are as follows: ' * Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St., Delton, Thursday, Oct 31,9:30 to 11a.m. • Plumb's Supermarket, 902 W. Stale Si., Hastings, Wednesday, Nov. , 13, from 9 to 11 am. Flu shots will be $15 and pneumo­ nia shots are $25. Medicare B and Medicaid cards will be accepted. For more information please call 616-(269)-945-9516. extension 6, then OK play based on Fulghum works A play based on books written by Robert Fulghum. including the best­ seller “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." will be presented by Delton Kellogg High School students Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School audilo- Tickets. $4 per person, are available from cast members, at the high school office, or al the door. The play, written by Ernest Zulin with music and lyrics by David Cald­ well, is a play with connected scenes containing some music, director Janet Tower said. "It's a story-telling play, not the traditional plot-driven play.” scholarship le is Nov. 15 to apply for for thoiarshrp if interF pofeMMMMtf fWT»said Nan Butto®. the scholarship pro* the GFWC-Hastings Ictten of recommendation ch penom M a teacher, «cht»l Parent-teacher conferences set Hastings Area Schools will have parent-teacher conferences Wednes­ day and Thursday. Nov. 6 and 7. Stu­ dents will attend school in the morn­ ing on Nov. 6, 7 and 8, with confer­ ences scheduled in the afternoon or evening of Nov. 6 and 7. Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. The conference schedule for the middle school and high school is Wednesday, Nov. 6, and Thursday. Nov. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. High school conferences will be conducted in the gymnasium of the high school. Parents may attend at their convenience. Middle School con­ ferences, however, will be conducted in various locations throughout the building. Parents arc encouraged to partici­ pate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. Ad­ ministrators and counselors also will be available to talk to parents at the conferences. Paul Henry Trail closed next month The Middleville section of the Paul Henry Thomapplc Trail closes al dusk on Thursday. Get. 31, and won’t re­ open until dawn on Sunday, Dec. 1. This includes the paved section from Village Hall in Middleville to McCann Road and the unpaved sec­ tion from McCann Road to Irving Rond. Thomapple Trail Association Presi­ dent Michael Gormley asks that bicy­ cle riders and walkers respect the dos­ ing. which is part of an agreement with landowners along the trail. Portions of the trail in Kentwood, Caledonia and Nashville will remain open during November. Gormley re­ minds walkers and bicyclists to be alert to hunting activity along the trail. Turkey Trot to aid community center A Turkey Trot" 5K Fun Run/Fitness Walk is scheduled for 9 ajn. Sat­ urday, Nov. 16, at Hastings High School. The Turkey Trot" is being con­ ducted as a promotional activity for the new Community Education and Recreation Center. The 5K course will begin at the high school and take ninncra/walkers through nearby city bag with gifts. Participants who regis­ Wind rehearsing The Thomapplc Wind Band is gear­ ing up for a new concert next month and four rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Nov. 7, 14 and 31 and Dec. 5. The concert will be at 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Dec. 8. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The concert also will include a special guest perform­ ance by Les jazz and a free reception where the audience can meet the musi­ cians Les Jazz is under the direction of Joseph LaJoyc, band director at Hast­ ings High School. The Thomapple Wind band is seek­ ing new members who have previous musical experience, including string instrumentalists. The group currently has one violinist. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the iThornapple River area, hence the name. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high school age mu­ sician looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band especially needs clarinet and percus­ sion players. A low cost child care program ($l/child) is offered near the band room. For more information, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call committee member Kim Domke (945­ 9181) or LaJoyc (945-9766) ter and stay for post-run festivities will be eligible for prizes in a special draw­ ing. Other activities tucl as face paint­ ing for younger children will also be offered. Entree fee for the "Turkey Trot" is $10 per participant or $20 for a family with multiple entries. Registration forms are available in all Hastings Area School System offices or by con­ tacting 948-4400. Arts Council plans a trip to Chicago The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County is sponsoring a one-day trip Sunday, Nov. 10, to the Chicago Institute of Art to see the Treasures of the Mcdicis along with an opportunity to shop in the Miracle Mile area. Duly 47 seats are available this year for the trip, with about 20 of them al­ ready sold. Tickets are $60 per person and should be purchased in advance at the Arts Council office at 117 State St. in Hastings. Last year the trips to Chi­ cago were not sold out, so this year the TAC has cut back on the number of trips and buses going. The bus will leave from the Cas­ cade Meijer store on 28th Street in Grand Rapids at 7*30 a.m. It will leave from Riverbend Travel at 8:15 a.m. It should arrive at the Chicago Institute of Art at noon Eastern time. The optional shuttle to the shopping district leaves the museum at 1:30 p.m. The bus departs from the shop­ ping district at 5:30 p.m. It will arrive in Hastings at 9 p.m. and at the Cas­ cade Meijer al 9:30 p.m. All times are Michigan, Eastern Standard Time. Seats can be reserved by calling the Arts Council at 945-2002. ELECTION from page I Newell of Saranac and Democratic chal­ lenger Rebecca Lukasiewicz (see story elsewhere in today’s edition of the Banner). Closer Io home, there will be contests for three scats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Ail are two-year terms. Republican incumbent Kenneth Neil w ill face Democratic challenger John Loftus in District No. 4. The Seventh District will have a battle among three candidates, in­ cumbent Republican Tom Wing and Inde­ pendents Jan McKcough and Ron Miller. The Eighth District will see a contest be­ tween incumbent Republican Wayne Ad­ ams and Mel Goebel, w ho also is the chair­ man of the Barry County Democratic Party. There will be a number of township can-, didates on the ballot, but there’s only one race — for Rutland Charter Township Trustee between Democrat Brenda Bell­ more and Republican Robert Lee. All oth­ ers will have one candidate unopposed. The township candidates are seeking to fill out unexpired terms that became vacant be­ cause of resignations or deaths. Candidates for two. cight-year terms on the State Board of Education are Republi­ cans Carolyn L. Curtis and Michael War­ ren, Democrats Elizabeth Bauer and Nancy L. Quarles, Libertarians Diane Barnes and Scotty Boman. Greens Kyle Moxley and Karen Anne Shelley. U.S. Taxpayers Judith Czak and Ron Monroe, and Natural Law Party Michael A. Kitchen. University of Michigan Board of Re­ gents candidates for two. cight-year terms are Republicans Andrea Fischer Newman and Andrew C. Richner. Democrats Ismael Ahmed and Greg Stephens. Libertarian William W. Hall, Greens Susan Fawcett and Matt Petering. U.S. Taxpayers Rick Gualdoni, Reform Party Nick Waun and Natural Law David Arndt. Michigan State University Board of Trustees candidates arc Republicans Joanne Emmons, the former 23rd District State Senator, and Donald W. Nugent: Demo­ crats Colleen McNamara and Cal Rapson: Greens Surjit Dulai and Jason LaFay, and U.S. Taxpayers Barbara J. Pacifico and Crystal A. VanSickle. Candidates for Wayne State Board of Governors are Republicans Diane L. Dunaskiss and Andrew G. McLemore Jr.. Democrats Leon Atchison and Richard Bernstein, Libertarians Thomas W. Jones and Stacy Spaulding Van Oast. Green Fre­ derick Kline, U.S. Taxpayers Harold H. Dunn and Robert S. Miller, and Natural Where to Vote... Assyria Township - 8094 Tasker Road. off M-66 al Assyria Center. Bellevue Township Hall. Baltimore Township - 3100 E. Dowling Road. Hastings - Township Hall. 948- Barry Township Precinct 1 - Hickorv Road. Hickon Comers - Fire Station. 671­ 5346 Barry Township - Precinct 2 - 155 E. Orchard Street. Delton - Township Hall. 623­ 5171. Carlton Township - 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. Michigan - Old Welcome School 945-5990. Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street. Nashville - Township Hall. 852-9479. Hastings Charter Township - 885 River Road. Hastings - Township Hall. 948-9690. Hope Township - Both Precincts - 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43). Hastings Township Hall. 948-2464. Irving Township - Precinct I - 112 State Street. Freeport - Village Hall. 765-5330. Irving Township - Precinct 2 - Comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road. Hastings - Township Hall. Johnstown Township - 13641 S. M-37 High wav. Dowling - Township Hall 721­ 9905. Maple Grove Township - 721 Durkee Street. Nashville - Township Hall. 852-0872. Orangeville Township - 6912 S. Boulter Road (in Orangeville). Shelbyville Township Hall. 664-4522. Prairieville Township Precinct I - 10115 Norris Road. Delton - Township Hall. 623-2664. Prairieville Township Precinct 2 - 11351 Lindsay Road. Plainwell. Pine l^ake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township - 2461 Heath Road. Hastings - Township Hall. 948­ 2194. Thomapple Township Precinct I - 3885 Bender Road. Middleville - Thomapple Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Thomapple Township Precinct 2 - 200 E. Main. Middleville - Township Hall. 795­ 7202. Woodland Township - 156 South Main. Woodland - Fire Station & Township Hall. 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township - 284 North Briggs Road. Middleville - Township Hall. 795-9091. City of Hastings (All 4 Wards) - 232 W. Grand Street. Hastings - Middle School. 945-2468 City Hall Clerk’s Office. The polls will he open from 7 am. lo 8 p.m. on the day of the election. Law Kathleen Oakford. There are seven candidates for justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. The incum­ bents are Elizabeth Weaver and Robert Young, both of whom arc strongly tied to the Republican Party, even though such judgeships arc supposed to be non-partisan. The other five arc Martin J. Brennan, Michael L. Donahue. Maggie W. Drake. Donnelly Wright Hadden and Bruce H. Yuillc. Township millage propositions on the ballot arc: • Baltimore Township — Oi.c mill in­ crease for seven years for road mainte­ nance. • Prairieville Township — A half mill in­ crease for four years for fire protection services and a half mill for four years for road construction, upgrading and mainte­ nance. • Rutland Charter Township — Renewal of 1.5 mills for eight years for fire protec­ tion. • Thomapple Township — Renewal of one mill for three years for fire protection. • Yankee Springs Township — A half mill increase for four years for fire protec­ tion COUNCIL, continued from page 1 grant. The council authorized payment of $18,350 in design fees from Gove & Asso­ ciates. . City ManagerlJeff Mansfield said it would cost $100.(1)0 less to install the utili­ ties now than at an unknown future date. Cost of construction of the utilities is ex­ pected to be $141,273. • Decided to have the annual fall leaf pickup program delayed by a week because the leaves have turned color slower than usual and most haven't yet fallen. ■ Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach said, “There’s no sense in going around town and picking up nothing.” Pickup now is expected to begin Tues­ day, Nov. 12, starting with the First Ward. • Noted that a special workshop on the 2001-02 fiscal year audit will be held at 5:45 Tuesday. Nov. 12. before the next City Council meeting. The council will meet one day later than is customary be­ cause of the Veterans Day holiday Monday. Nov. 11. • Accepted with regret the resignation of Jon Cohoon as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals because he has moved outside the city limits. • Referred to the city attorney a request by Thomas Kalinowski to purchase seven acres of land east of his house at 1239 South Montgomery. • Adopted a resolution to comply with the new Telecommunications Act, which requires the city to give up control of the permit system for installation and mainte­ nance of telecommunications facilities. In exchange the city will get a state-mandated fee and a “comprehensive set of standards governing such infrastructure.” City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said, “There is a chance we could lose them (more revenue) and there is a chance we could gain them back. It's possible to gain more money than we did before in the long run." The council agreed to opt into the act, but delay its implementation. • Adopted resolutions to recognize new streets and additions in new subdivisions, including an extension of South Montgom­ ery Street, an addition of Howard Lane, the addition of a cul-de-sac on the north end of Industrial Park Drive, and extensions of East Charles Street, North Ferris Avenue and North Wilson Avenue. • Adopted an ordinance permitting the addition of a second automatic car wash bay at 1530 South Hanover St. owned by Roger Patrick. • Adopted an ordinance to allow devel­ opers to use open space development tech­ niques in certain residential zones. • Appointed nine members to a new, re­ vitalized Cable Access Committee. The nine who will serve from Nov. 1 to Jan. 1 and then be reappointed to longer terms arc Michael Barber. Greg Crawford. Mark Cinco. Jacob Noorman, Nathan Wilkins. Mary McDonough. Tom Frcridge, John Burkey and Michael Bagley. • Was told by Police Chief Jerry Sarver that the Michigan Department of Transpor­ tation is checking once again on the Market and West State Street intersection, which seems to have a high number of accidents. The chief said he would like to sec a reduc­ tion in the speed limit, which “would re­ duce the damage and increase reaction time." Four state-wide ballot proposals to be decided by voters on Tuesday Four statewide proposals will be in­ cluded on the general election ballot Tues­ day. Nov. 5, involving future elections, sewer project bonding, rights of state work­ ers lo collective bargaining and binding ar­ bitration and use of the tobacco settlement money. The Michigan Secretary of State's office ballot wording for the proposals will be: • PROPOSAL 02-1: A referendum on Public Act 269 of 2001 — An act to amend certain sections of Michigan election law. (Proposal provided under a referendum pe­ tition filed with the Secretary of State on March 21.2002.) • PROPOSAL 02-2: A proposal to authorize bonds for sewage treatment works projects, stormwater projects and water pollution projects. (Proposal pro­ vided under Public Act 396 of 2002.) • PROPOSAL 02-3: A proposal to amend the state constitution to grant state classified employees the constitutional right to collective bargaining with binding arbitration. (Proposal provided under an initiative petition filed with the Secretary of State on July 8. 2002.) • PROPOSAL 02-4: A proposed consti­ tutional amendment to allocate the “to­ bacco settlement revenue” received by the state from cigarette manufacturers. (Pro­ posal provided under an initiative petition filed with the Secretary of State on July 8. The first proposal would: • Eliminate the "straight party" vote op­ tion on partisan general election ballots. • Require the Secretary of State's office to obtain training reports from local elec­ tion officials. • Require registered voters who do not appear on registration list to show picture identification before voting a challenged ballot. • Require expedited canvass if presiden­ tial vote margin is less than 25.000. • Require ballot counting equipment to screen ballots for voting errors to ensure the accurate tabulation of absentee ballots and permit voters in polls to correct errors. • Provide penalties for stealing campaign signs or accepting payment for campaign work while being paid as a public em­ ployee lo perform election duties. The second ballot proposal would authorize bonds for sewage treatment works, storm water and water pollution projects. The proposal would: • Authorize the State of Michigan to bor­ row a sum not to excccd’Sl billion to im­ prove the quality of the waters of the state by financing sewage treatment works pro­ jects. storm water projects and water pollu­ tion projects. • Authorize the state to issue general ob­ ligation bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the slate for the payment of princi­ ple and interest on the bonds. • Provide for repayment of the bonds from the general fund of the state The third proposal would grant state classified employees the constitutional right to collective bargaining with binding arbitration. The proposed constitutional amendment would: • Grant state classified employees, in ap­ propriate bargaining units determined by the Civil Service Commission, the right to elect bargaining representatives for the pur­ pose of collective bargaining with the state employer. • Require the state to bargain in good faith for the purpose of reaching a binding collective bargaining agreement with any elected bargaining representatives over wages, hours, pensions and other terms and conditions of employment. • Extend the bargaining representatives the right to submit any unresolved disputes over the terms of a collective bargaining agreement lo binding arbitration 30 days after the start of negotiations. The fourth proposal would reallocate the stale tobacco settlement revenue it has re­ ceived. The proposed constitutional amendment would: • Annually allocate on a permanent basis 90S? (approximately $297 million) of "to­ bacco settlement revenue" received Ly state from cigarette manufacturers as follows: $151.8 million to non-profit hospitals, li­ censed nursing homes, licensed hospices, nurse practitioners, school-linked health centers and Healthy Michigan Foundation: See PROPOSALS, page 17 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 - Page 3 Women’s Club learns about award winning Freshman Academy by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Bridging the transition been Hastings Middle School and High School with a Freshman Academy program has helped students be more successful and has won awards in the process. Hastings High School Assistant Principal Michael Schneiderhan talked about the Freshman Academy program when he re­ cently spoke to the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club. Schneiderhan and high school staff worked with middle school staff to address reasons why 46 percent of ninth graders failed one or more classes six years ago. That statistic really bothered him when he became assistant principal six years ago. “That puts them behind in their sopho­ more year, junior year and senior year," he said. “They never really get a chance to catch up. What we were finding was our graduation rate was going down, our drop out rate was going up. Students were leav­ ing Hastings High School to go to schools that did not have as rigorous graduation re­ quirements. So we knew we had a prob­ lem." “Our main goal at that time was simply to raise the achievement rate of the fresh­ man class. Wc really felt confident that if our freshmen were successful in their fresh­ man year, they would continue that success into their sophomore year, into their junior year and they would graduate on time.” It was discovered that Hastings High freshmen were not prepared to deal with the school’s block scheduling and other de­ mands of high school. With block scheduling, he explained, students only meet with each teacher three days a week, rather than the traditional five days a week. On Mondays, students attend all their classes; on Tuesday and Thursdays, they at­ tend four classes in longer than traditional class periods; and on Wednesdays and Fri­ days they do the same with four other classes, Schneiderhan said. “Sound confusing? Yeah.” In the past, freshmen would “be totally lost" in the maze of block scheduling, he said. In addition, the normal stress of being a freshman and no longer being the “top dog" of the school like they were in eighth grade takes a toll. Likewise, freshmen have to take seven classes of which six are required for graduation. “So wc really were setting our freshmen up for a sink or swim sccnerio...too many of them were sinking," Schneiderhan said. To raise the achievement rate of fresh­ men, a three pari transition plan was imple­ mented and includes; • Academic shadowing, which starts tak­ ing place in late November or early Decem­ ber every year. Thai’s when about 30 to 50 eighth grade middle school students at a time visit the high school and arc paired with a high school student mentor. “They follow that high school student around to all their classes for a morning and get to sec what the high school is like, what the classes are like and they get a much better feel for the building." Schneiderhan said. • Eighth grade orientation takes place in the spring when the entire eighth grade comes to the high school and tours each de­ partment, hearing about requirements and expectations. • Freshman Academy, a “strict and rigid" program has been a vital key to increasing the success of freshmen. This is the sixth year of the Freshman Academy and it has won state and national awards for excellence. Between six to eight schools in the area have copied this pro­ gram. Schneiderhan said. “They come to Hastings High School and wc help them develop a program similar to what wc have done. “We’re very proud of what we have done with Freshman Academy through Hastings High School,” he said. Talking about the history of the program. Schneiderhan said, “I presented the basic idea of a Freshman Academy to our entire staff at a staff meeting. The staff agreed with me that something had to be done. When I told our staff that 46 percent of our ninth graders were failing one or more class, they all agreed - ‘Mike, you’ve got to do something. Something has to be done to save these ninth graders.’ “At that time I had 13 teachers volunteer to become Freshman Academy teachers. They stepped forward and said I will help you with this program. I’ll help teach these lessons that arc needed for these ninth grad­ ers.” About a half a year was spent developing lessons to address the needs of freshmen. Staff interviewed students who were failing classes, ninth grade teachers and parents. For instance, students were asked why they had failed a certain subject and what they were lacking when they entered high school. “We took all that data and grouped it into some lessons that would help ninth graders. Wc developed a teacher’s manual in spring of 1997 with nine weeks of les­ sons and teaching materials needed for Freshman Academy." Schneiderhan said. Now. there are 12 weeks of lessons. Twice a week all students have a seminar (study hall-type) class. A decision was made to pull all the ninth graders out of seminar and into the Freshman Academy to (each them the skills they needed to be suc­ cessful at Hastings High. In those sessions, freshmen students learn time management, study skills, notetaking, citizenship, the benchmarks of responsibility, etc. It was discovered that time management was one of the biggest issues. When he talked to ninth graders he found out that many of them felt overwhelmed. To help tackle that problem, the school purchased what he calls handbooks, similar to planner/appointment books, for every ninth grader. “We really felt that would be a step in the right direction to help them get organ­ ized. So the handbook is a big part of fresh­ man Academy." Schneiderhan said. “We had to have some sort of evaluation for the ninth graders...so they were re­ warded if they completed all the lessons in the nine week time period and were passing all their classes. Then, they couid be moved into a Freshman Seminar, which was still structured in the sense that teachers kept track of them and monitored them, but they had a little more freedom than in Freshman Academy. “The students who never made that cut and were still failing... were put into a Freshman Academy that had a 10 to 1 teacher ratio so teachers had morc opportu­ nity to work one on one with those stu­ dents," he said. Those teachers spent time doing reviews, mentoring those students and helping them pass classes they were failing. At the end of the first semester of Fresh­ man Academy, he said. 77 percent of ninth graders passed all their classes. “That was a huge increase. Ninety-six percent of seminar students continued to pass all their classes, so that was a huge im­ provement that we saw." Hastings High School Assistant Principal Michael Schneiderhan is pictured here with Agnes Adrounie, the GFWC-Hastings Women s Club's chairwoman of educa­ tion. Before Freshman Academy. 54 percent of students were passing all their classes in 1997. As the program continued in 1998. 67 percent were passing all classes. “In 1999. we were up to 77 percent. In. 2000. we were up to 86 percent. We felt that was an incredible increase. Last year, our numbers slipped a little bit. We dropped by two percent and went back down to 84 percent passing all their classes, but wc still feel that’s an incredible turn­ around that we’ve experienced. We’re very happy with the number of students who arc passing." Schneiderhan said. “The big question is what do you do next, what do we do to keep improving your program. One of the things that I con­ tinue to do is I continue studying our data. 1 take a look at what classes freshmen fail, look at why they fail those classes, are there things teachers can do to help better prepare those students? “We’re constantly evaluating the lessons that wc do. Our original three-ring binder has been modified every single year; wc take a look at lessons on time management, notetaking, test taking and we revise those lessons. “Wc continue to study alternative meth­ ods to reach the under achievers, those stu­ dents who still fail classes. Wc take a look at what we can do to help those students be more successful.” he said. Last year, to help under achievers, a pro­ gram called Freshman Study Session was created for students who arc failing. “Those students really get more of a oneon-one mentoring program with another teacher. The students placed in that pro­ gram las! year were failing at least three classes. It was about eight students, and six of them passed all their classes and one even made the honor roll. So we’ve had grcai success with the freshman study pro­ gram. "Wc continue lo take a look at school pride. 1 think as a community, wc arc very proud of the Hastings Area School System. We're very proud of what we’ve achieved. At Hastings High School right now, we’re really feeling that." Schneiderhan said. The new community center that’s being built is creating “unbelievable" excitement in the high school, he said. “The ninth graders are coming in and they’re talking about the swimming pool and all these great things that are happening.” This year, large banners hang in high school hallways and each class has a ban­ ner and students sign the banner “as a com­ mitment to that class, a commitment to Hastings High and most importantly a com­ mitment to their education.” Schneiderhan said. “We’re hoping a lot of these small things instill school pride and the desire to want to achieve and be a success at Hastings High." Local drug programs expected to turn lives around *229,000 in grants will fund county drug courts by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Trial Court has been awarded grants totaling $229,000 for oper­ ating adult and juvenile drug court pro­ grams next year. Circuit Judge James H. Fisher announced last week. The grants of $87,000 for the adult pro­ gram and $142,000 for the juvenile pro­ gram have been awarded by the State Of­ fice of Drug Control Policy and Michigan Supreme Court, acting through its State Court Administrator's Office. “No additional local funds are required for acceptance of these grants, which will be used to fund additional treatment, drug testing and supervision costs for nonviolent substance abusers assigned to the pro­ grams," Fisher said in a press release. About 30 participants arc involved in the local Adult Drug Court, and soon that num­ ber is expected to increase to about 50. Ju­ venile Drug Court will begin in December or January and also will serve about 50. "The adult program is aimed primarily at chronic drunk drivers, and one of its goals is to reducc'drunk driving crashes in Barry County,” Fisher said. “Drug Court programs utilize enhanced probation and frequent regular contact with the judge to attempt to stop the offender from using alcohol and other drugs.” Frequent, random drug testing and man­ datory participation in substance abuse counseling and recovery groups arc key components of Drug Court, he said. “This approach is not a panacea for all addicted offenders, but it has shown prom­ ise in dealing with these types of offenders in other areas across the country." Family Court Division Administrator Robert Nida, who has spent a lot of time making plans for the Juvenile Drug Q>urt, attended last week’s County Board meeting when commissioners approved positions and salaries for a Juvenile Drug Court pro­ bation officer and a half-time Juvenile Drug Court secretary, to be funded by the grant funds. Research indicates that drug courts and similar programs “arc really very effective" throughout the United States, Nida told the County Board. He said the county’s Adult Drug Court recently held its first graduation, and it was “pretty exciting to see people who have had years and years of problems with addiction and all the problems those addictions create really turn their lives around and become valuable, productive citizens, parents and family members. “We’re excited about new avenues that we’re now traveling down, trying to really deal with this very serious problem,” Nida said. County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James called the Adult Drug Court “a won­ derful system of responsibility.” Every two weeks those in the program appear before the judge, she said, mention­ ing the testing and follow-up reporting that is part of the program. She said participants arc required to be accountable. After observing a session, James said she lyas impressed with the caring that goes on between the judge and participants and the families and support persons in the audi­ ence. “I just think it’s an up-lo-date way to do it,” she said. “We’re really in a new era,” Nida agreed, “in which the community takes an awful lot of responsibility. The court is kind of the spokesperson for the commu­ nity. In both the Juvenile Drug Court and Adult Drug Court and Wraparound (pro­ gram), it’s a matter of community members coming together, really headed by the judge, taking a very active interest. These arc the key reasons research is indicating that these programs are so successful. “We’re very excited state government has recognized the county in both of these (grant) awards. Wc feel that it will be a huge impact." Correctly dealing with substance 'abuse reduces crime and delinquency because there’s “a heavy, heavy correlation” be­ tween them, he said. Speaking of Juvenile Drug Court pro­ grams, Nida said, “it’s really a celebration when families pull together...and when young people do well, you hear clapping in court and you hear pats on the back. At the same time, when people are not living up to the requirements, you hear, I suppose, gnashing of teeth and people crying as they receive some kind of sanction." He encourages the public to attend Juve­ nile Drug Court sessions when they start because “we feel it’s a public program. It’s our community saying to young people this is a problem that you need to address be­ cause it will have a devastating effect on the community if you don’t address it." County Family Court Judge Richard Shaw, Nida and the local Juvenile Drug Court Planning Team recently returned from Phoenix, Ariz. from a final meeting of training and preparation. Fisher said the adult court planning team will attend its final planning conference next month in Charleston, North Carolina. The planning conference* have been funded by U.S. Department of Justice grants. “These programs represent the most re­ cent effort of the Barry County Trial Court to continue offering improved public serv­ ice to the residents of Barry County," Fisher said. State Rep. candidates air differences at forum by David T. Young Editor The First Friday debate in Hastings Oct. 25 between 87th District State Representa­ tive candidates was a classic study in con­ trasts. In one comer was the incumbent Repub­ lican, Slate Rep. Gary Newell, who has served in Lansing for the past two years. Newell, of Saranac, is a retired state police commander and an unabashed conserva­ tive. He has served on the Appropriations Committee in his first term. In the other corner was the challenger. Democrat Rebecca Lukasiewicz, a progres­ sive who touts fresh ideas in government. Lukasiewicz currently is a teaching assis­ tant at Northern Illinois University and is working on her master's degree. She noted she has been a disk jockey, a reporter, a waitress and an instructor, and she has a good handle on the problems working peo­ ple face every day. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. The two combatants were invited to ar­ gue about what needs to be done for the district and for the state over the next two years. Lukasiewicz was asked about her job and schooling at Northern Illinois interfer­ ing with her campaigning in Michigan. “I have to have a job to support myself... I feel I have a responsibility to my stu­ dents." she said. "I don't think I should Gary Newell have to give up my job to run for office... I think this has made me a better candidate because I've had to schedule every minute of every day.” She explained that when she graduated from Olivet College, there weren’t many jobs and when the opportunity came last May to teach at Western Illinois she couldn't turn it down. She already had filed as a candidate for state representative. The teaching post will expire in December. Newell was asked about what he's done on the powerful Appropriations Committee Rebecca Lukasiewicz during a time when the state’s economy has been sagging. He answered. “We’re required by the constitution to balance the state budget... I think we've done an outstanding job bal­ ancing the budget." Another question of Lukasiewicz was whether her youth and lack of political ex­ perience would make her ineffective in Lansing. She responded by quipping. “If a class­ room full of rowdy college freshmen can't eat me alive. I don’t know what can. “I am confident J can serve proactively rather than reactively." Newell objected to a question about whether he is double dipping in pensions because he's receiving one from the state police and will get one from the state if he’s elected this year and in 2004. “I find that personally offensive,” he said, “about questions about a pension I’m entitled to.” Lukasiewicz, in rebuttal, stated, “The real issue is the $80,000 a year legislators make. Is it fair? No.” Newell then was asked if he is just a “yes man" for the current GOP leadership team of Gov. John Engler and Li. Gov. Dick Posthumus. “Check my voting record," he answered. “I don't always go along with my party.” One of the best compliments he’s been handed since he’s been in Lansing, he said, is a reference to him by the Grand Rapids Press as a “tough-minded fiscal hawk." When asked if she would be just a rubber stamp for gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Granholm, Lukasiewicz responded, “I do support her. and I don’t find that to be a fault. But 1 am not beholden to any one party. I would go to Lansing for the sole purpose of representing the people of the 87th District." „ Newell then quipped, “I won’t be a rub­ ber stamp for Jennifer Granholm." Both candidates were asked if they See FORUM, page 15 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 Rep. Newell a man of integrity To the editor: State Rep. Gary Newell has shown he is different from other politicians. He is a good man who has shown he is not only willing, but able, to say what should be said for the people he represents He has demonstrated an ability to make himself available to assist our community by making phone calls, writing letters and simply showing up on a regular basis on a variety of matters impacting the citizens throughout this community. It is very important to those of us serving in a local representative capacity to ha\c someone in Lansing we know we can trust to take our phone calls, answer our letters and get results on behalf of all of the people in our community. Gary Newell says what he means, and does what he says he will do. He is a man of integrity who has surrounded himself with a staff of good and reliable individu­ als. Representative Newell has integrity He has not and will not stoop to embarrassing political cheap shots at his opponents. He is also an established and frequent figure in our community serving as the re­ tired local commander of the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police and member of Hastings Kiwanis. Newell has served the office of the Barn County Prosecuting Attorney and local law enforcement very well these last two years as our voice in Lansing. He cares about ser­ vice and he has shown he cares about the people of this community. It is my pleasure to endorse him for re-election. Gordon Shane McNeill. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Bush, Cheney obsessed with war on Iraq ...from Our Renders Life is an inalienable right To the editor: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain un­ alienable rights, that among these are Life. Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” These are the words Thomas Jefferson so eloquently laid forth in the Declaration of Independence. The first of Jefferson’s un­ alienable rights is the right to life. In our upcoming elections some candidates recog­ nize and revere this right while others think "choice" trumps this unalienable right. In a workshop at the recent Right to Life of Michigan Annual Conference. I learned that with this "choice” come consequences beyond the death of a baby. Our women are suffering: 92% of women become emotion­ ally dead after an abortion. 82% experience loneliness, 56% contemplate suicide, and 53% report an increase in drug and alcohol consumption. But (hat is only an indication of emo­ tional consequences. The physical conse­ quences include infertility because the abortion often leads to hysterectomy and pelvic inflammatory disease. Abortion in­ creases a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 30%. Induced abortions can lead to future problems in carrying a pregnancy to term, •which could either lead to a miscarriage or physical and mental handicaps for the child. This next physical complication of abor­ tion is one I want you to read carefully: ma­ ternal mortality. Abortion supporters claim that legalized abortion is necessary to pro­ Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stibcnow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional repre­ sentative. ILS. Congress • • Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee SprlhgS. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1124 Long.worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451­ 8383. Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships ar.d most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information tine for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. " Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan Stale Senate. Slate Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . tect the safely of women. But because of the sheer volume of women having legal abortions, more women die or suffer from serious health problems as a result of their abortion than they ever did before Roe v. Wade. In the emergency room or hospital room, life threatening complications are of­ ten documented without their link to the abortion procedure since the presenting cause of death is usually not from the abor­ tion itself, but the result of complications from the procedure. I will only vote for candidates who re­ spect the firs: of our inalienable rights, which is the right to life. I hope and pray the rest of Barry County's prolife citizens will join me at the polls Nov. 5 lo vote for Dick Posthumus for Michigan Governor and Andrew (Rocky) Raczkowski for U.S.. Senate. Martha Stoelzel. Hastings. Barry County Right to Life Granholm will overcome GOP attacks To the editor: This election may well break the back of the myth that negative campaigning wins elections. Since the Radical Right Republicans be­ gan their smarmy campaign of personal at­ tacks and outright dishonesty against Attor­ ney General Jennifer Granholm, Lt. Gover­ nor Dick Posthumus lost support among Michigan voters. Peter Sechia and Charlie Yob have weighed in with the official word from the Radical Republican string pullers. Sechia by personally insulting Granholm’s family by calling them a long line of crooks and Yob’s need to describe the candidate for Secretary of State as a "black attorney.” Be­ cause they cannot attack Attorney General Granholm in any substantive way. we have been buried , in slime for more than six weeks. Vbtefs whd watched the debate in Grand Rapids were‘-fHr witness to Granholm’s of­ fer to demand -that the Democratic Party cease all negative advertising if the lieu- tenant governor would do the same. We ?J1 watched as Posthumus refused to take up the challenge. Granholm brings a fresh approach to Michigan government, unlike her profes­ sional politician opponent. Granholm comes to the governorship with a freedom previous Democrats have not had in the past. Those of us in Barry County who have had the pleasure of seeing her in action with local officials in a forum organized by J-Ad Graphics were able to observe the attorney general long before she became a candi­ date. We were impressed when, as attorney generai. Granholm arrested the operator and closed the site of a major child pom op­ eration that was based in Barry County. We know her. We have seen her out­ standing work. We will vote for Granholm becaustPtdfe is the'best Candidate for Gov­ ernor of Michigan: Robert Dwyer. 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Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: To the editor: How ironic it is to accuse, without proof, Saddam Hussein of Iraq of having weapons of mass destruction when this country has these very weapons and think nothing of us’ng them on people wc don’t like. The accusations, fabrications and ex­ cuses offered by President George W. Bush. Vice President Dick Cheney. De­ fense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Sec­ retary of State Colin Powe!! do not make up the real reasons for pressing for war w ith Iraq. What they reaily want is control of Iraqi oil fields. Their goal is to eliminate Saddam Hussein in one way or another as ruler of Iraq and choose his replacement, a “yes man" who wil. agree to whatever de­ mands we make for using those oil fields. It matters little to our American leaders how many people will be killed or maimed on both sides of this war. To them, this simply referred to as "collateral damage." How do our leaders persuade leaders of other countries to agree with our intentions to go to war with Iraq? Bribery. For example, Turkey was bribed by the cancellation of its huge debt owed the United States if it joins the war against Iraq. ' France. Russia and China oppose our campaign to go to war. despite the fact our leaders are doing all the arm twisting they cm. An emphatic “no" was said by our lead­ ers when Iraq agreed to have inspectors come to search for these "weapons of mass destruction." When the United Nations de­ cided to send these inspectors. Bush in­ sisted on provisions that would make it nearly impossible for Iraq to comply. If Iraq fails to satisfy Bush's conditions, he will satisfy his obsession to wage this war. So now wc know that North Korea has the nuclear bomb. It was kept secret by our leaders the week Congress voted to give Bush permission to wage his war on Iraq. When interviewed. Bush and Rumsfeld made it known that the discovery of North Korea's nuclear bomb would not deter us from our plans on Iraq. So weapons of mass destruction that wc know exist do not matter in other countries, only the ones we fear might exist in Iraq? Iraqi officials not long ago asked why no weapons inspectors have yet arrived. The reason is obvious. Bush is deliberately de­ laying U.N. inspectors. To those who have come to believe their votes in an election arc useless, please re­ think. Everyone’s vole is needied. Let’s elect leaders who will serve the people in a caring, rather than selfish manner. People like Bush and Cheney do our American people a grave disservice in their obsession to put our soldiers in harm’s way to satisfy their obsession. Be a worthy American citizen next Tues­ day and vole according to your conscience. Good elected people can make a difference. Justine McLean. Hastings Signs show ‘wrong Goebel’ Dear editor: Many people have mistakenly thought, after seeing yard signs with my name on them, that I am running for commissions again. 1 want to state that I strongly support Mr. Wayne Adams’ re-election as Barry County Commissioner for the Eighth District. Rod Goebel. Former Commissioner Return Tom Wing to County Board To the editor I am writing to express my support for Barry County Commissioner Tom Wing. He has represented the Seventh District ad­ mirably. and cares deeply about what is go­ ing oh in his district, as’ well as the entire county. Mr. Wing has always been concerned that the county's tax dollars be spent wisely, prudently, and fairly, and he contin­ ues to work hard to make his voice heard when it comes to spending our money. Mr. Wing also has an abiding concern for the land, and how it is used. He has worked hard on policies that would protect the natural resources of our county, includ­ ing its farm land, while at the same time promoting higher density development in areas that provide the infrastructure to sup­ port it. With growth squeezing Barry County from the north and the south, pre­ serving the rural character of our county has become increasingly important for many people in our county. Mr. Wing un­ derstands the importance of this issue, and deserves the opportunity to continue using his expertise in guiding our county in mak­ ing wise land use choices. His traditional Republican values arc im­ portant assets for the people of Barry County and the Seventh District. I strongly encourage voters to support Tom Wing in the Nov. 5 election. Linda Gasper, Middleville What about ballot proposals? Have you had a chance to study the four state-wide ballot proposals that will be in­ cluded in next Tuesday’s election? Any thoughts on any of them? 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October 31. 2002 - Page 5 10W0ES ...from Our Readers Proposal 4 unhealthy for Michigan To the editor: The Michigan Hospital Association has put on the state ballot Proposal 4. a consti­ tutional amendment that would take the money tobacco companies are reimbursing the state for past medical expenses, and give it to hospitals, for profit dhd non-profit nursing homes, and other private corpora­ tions, without any oversight by our elected legislature. Much money has been spent by many of the above in support of this proposal. I would like to share some facts that those who support Proposal 4 will not share on their television ads: • This amendment guarantees billions of dollars, over the next 20 years, to corpora­ tions who are exempt from the State’s Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information Act, and from review by the state auditors. The Governor and Legislature will have no abil­ ity to impose spending accountability. • Proposal 4 would kill the Michigan Merit Award program, in which graduating seniors can receive up to a $3,000 scholar­ ship for receiving a Level I or 2 proficiency on the MEAP test. That means approxi­ mately 53.000 seniors will lose the scholar­ ships they worked so hard to achieve. It means some 250.000 students who have taken the seventh and eighth MEAP tests and done well will lose their chance to earn Merit Awards. It means thousands of fami­ lies will be hard pressed to afford commu­ nity college, trade school or university ad­ mission for their children. And it removes an important incentive for our high school students to work hard throughout their ca­ reer. • Of the $325 million received by the slate for 2002, over 100 million or approx­ imately one-third went to the Health Care Industry. In this proposal, 90% would go to the Health Care Industry. • Proposal 4’s passage will result in a very large hole in the state budget, forcing major budget cuts in many areas, possibly including K-12 education. • Proposal 4’s passage guarantees hospi­ tals and nursing homes a set percentage of the state’s overall budget forever. In other words, this proposal says the state’s top priority should be hospitals and nursing homes, not education. We talk a lot about putting children first. This proposal puts the needs of children behind that of in­ surers, drug companies hospital executives and others in the health care industry. Please carefully consider all of the facts before voting on Nov. 5 and join me in vot­ ing no on Proposal 4. Paul F. Blacken, Principal, Delton Kellogg High School Proposition 4 is ‘short sighted’ To the editor: I am writing in an attempt to bring to­ gether several subjects that have been touched on both in this newspaper and in our everyday lives during this election time: the problems of juveniles smoking, child custody, the court system, and Propo­ sition 4, which seemed to be intertwined if you look closely. Proposition 4 proposes that we take money received from the tobacco compa­ nies away from a scholarship program for young people attempting to improve their lives and place it in the hands of others to create and run a program to try to persuade young people not to smoke. If this proposi­ tion is approved by the voters, it would cre­ ate a constitutional amendment forcing management of this money away from our elected representatives and toward a bu­ reaucracy, that once created, will be a drain on the very money that it is in charge of dis­ persing. This proposition seems to be supported in this district primarily by those that would receive this tobacco money in the event that it is approved. I find it strange that the larger hospitals like Spectrum in Grand Rapids and Henry Ford in Detroit, actual benefactors if the proposition is approved, are spending money to stop approval of Proposition 4. while our local hospital that keeps expanding in the hopes of becoming like them, is supporting it. A spokesperson for Spectrum explained saying that Propo­ sition 4 is short sighted. It would make more sense to better man­ age the money that we already have. As it stands now. if Proposition 4 is approved, we would be taking the money away from the very young people it is currently help­ ing and spending it in attempt to correct a problem that our system was instrumental in creating. By our system. I am referring to our court system including the friend of the court. For some time now. it has been evident that our court system, when it involves chil­ dren. has failed to view them as people with a future. Our friend of the court has admit­ ted under oath to issuing custody recom­ mendations without performing any inves­ tigation whatsoever. They have repeatedly demonstrated that they are unable to en­ force rulings of the court on a consistent ba­ sis. but change their enforcement practices on a case by case basis. They have recom­ mended custody be given to parents in­ volved in drug activity, criminal activity, al­ cohol abuse, physical abuse and other ex­ tremely unfit environments for raising chil­ dren. To expose our children to this type of behavior makes it appear to be acceptable to them. I’m sure the party who wrote the letter several weeks ago. supporting joint custody of children, would agree that limiting chil­ dren’s exposure to this type of behavior is in their best interest. Exposing children to drug and alcohol abuse, physical and sexual assault, criminal activity such as embezzle­ ment and theft, is not in their best interest. If the parent smokes, the child has a greater chance of smoking, as they will consider it acceptable behavior. How much money do you think we will have to spend to over­ come parental influence? Our county government also is involved in this. The state has ordered a citizen re­ view board be created to oversee the friend of the court for some time now. yet our county refuses to create such a board be­ cause it is an unfunded mandate from the state. This is short sighted because the money spent now for this would be much less than the money required in the years to come to attempt to correct problems created now. Our courts also have had a hand in this. They have ignored the evidence in front of them and either forced children into unfit environments or given expanded visitation to parents involved in this unfit behavior. This only creates the very problems that Proposition 4 will attempt to spend our way out of. Of course, it creates many more problems than Proposition 4 addresses, problems that we will be forced to spend our way out of in the future. The cost in money and lost lives is tremendous. Correcting th/* problems within our sys­ tem would cost much less and have better results than Proposition 4 and it would leave in place the scholarship program for kids that are trying to make their life better. Actor Carol O’Connor said it best after losing his son. Hugh, “Get between your kids and drugs any way you can.” We have the opportunity to accomplish this now without Proposition 4. Dan Fighter. Nashville Newell flip-flop on gun rights? To the editor: As a hunter and NRA member, I wonder about State Representative Gary Newell, now campaigning as a supporter of our Sec­ ond Amendment rights. During the concealed weapon (CCW) de­ bate, he was against them. Justin Norton, Bellevue County Board did an end run To the editor: It’s official: "County wraps up land pur­ chase," according to the Hastings Banner of May 30. 2002 and "County Board approves no-bid construction work” according to the Hastings Banner of Oct. 10. 2002. The County Board of Commissioners, in dealing with their attorneys dated Jan. 24, 2001 and July 19. 2002. in their statements mention MCL 46.11 (MCL means Michi­ gan Compiled Law). Why was MCL 46.11 never made public? In Act 156 of the 1851 Michigan Constitution 46.11. powers of the County Board of Commissioners Section 11 - "A county board of commissioners at a lawfully held meeting may do one or more of the following (a) purchase or lease for a term not to exceed 20 years real estate nec­ essary for the site of a courthouse, jail, clerk office or other county building in that county. Erect the necessary buildings for jails, clerk offices and other county build­ ings. and prescribe the time and manner of erecting them.” We can be sure these buildings did not exist in the year 1851. Today the buildings in question are the Health Department and the Commission on Aging. These buildings are here. Who de­ cided they needed to be replaced? Why did the County Board go to a law firm for ad­ vice when the proper place to go should have been the Attorney General or a court of law? As a reminder, the 6.75 acres for $532,376.52 figures out at more than S78.OOO per acre. Ward O. Weiler. Hastings Granholm lacks character on the issue of abortion Dear editor: As we approach the Nov. 5 election. I am thankful that unlike the people in Iraq we have more than one choice when we go to the polls. We need to give careful thought to what the candidates we have to choose from believe and where those views will take our state and our country. As I watched the televised debate between our two main candidates for gov­ ernor. I learned two things about Jennifer Granholm: 1. She has been making promis­ es to a wide array of special interest groups and 2. She stated she was personally against abortion, but abortion is the law. I had seen Granholm as our attorney gen­ eral as a person with character, who cared about what was right and sought to hold people who did wrong accountable. As I researched who she was endorsed by, 1 saw that this was not so. Granholm is endorsed by both Planned Parenthood, one of the largest abortion providers in the world, and Emily’s List, an organization dedicated to providing campaign money to pro-abortion Democratic women. You can see her fea­ tured in an article and listed as a recom­ mended candidate on their website. emilyslist.com. A person who is truly personally against abortion would not accept money from either of these groups, unless they have a big problem with character. This appears to be the case with Ms. Granholm. When a person has character, their actions match what they say, because they have a belief system that they make deci­ sions from, rather than doing the bidding of whatever special interest group will give them money. I hope we all learned what it is like to have a p rson with a character problem in leadership through what our country endured during the Clinton presidency. Clinton said he wanted abortion to be safe, legal and rare, but his actions were to veto the partial-birth abortion bill, which would have prevented babies from being killed by stabbing them in the neck with scissors and sucking their brains out when they were all delivered, except their head. He also put the RU486 abortion pill on the fast track for FDA approval used for life-saving drugs. Now. some women are dead as a result of taking it. and there is a petition to recall it until proper testing can be done. Like Granholm. his actions surely didn’t match his words on the abortion issue. I also sec a parallel between Clinton and Granholm in how they deny what they said or try to redefine what a word means. With Granholm. we see a television ad with a videotape of her speaking about reparations for slavery saying paying money is one way to do it. Her own television ad says she never said that. Will Bill Clinton it was redefining the meaning the words of sex and is to try to deny what he said. She is also running false ads regarding Dick Posthumus’s actions. The ad claiming he is for privatizing Blue Cross. Canadians dumping their trash here, and keeping pol­ luted areas a secret failed Channel I3’s truth trust. We know Clinton even lied under oath. Granholm says site’s personally against abortion, but it is the law. Slavery and bar­ ring women from voting were once the law. too. (I wonder if Granholm would have sought financial backing from the pro-slav­ ery and anti-woman’s suffrage crowds.) The law categorized slaves as less than human and women as inferior to men. People of character fought to overturn those unjust laws. Legalized abortion categorizes unborn babies as less than human. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun stated when abor­ tion was legalized in 1973, “We don’t know when life begins.” Scientifically, we did know even then that babies were alive and human, and the advent of ultrasound has removed all doubt. Still, the "pro-choice” crowd insists that women and money hun­ gry abortionists be allowed the choice to kill tiny defenseless human beings through­ out the nine months of pregnancy. Legalized abortion is an unjust law and people of character are still fighting to over­ turn it. It is particularly abhorrent when someone like Granholm says she’s fighting for the rights of all citizens and personally opposed to abortion, while taking money from those whose passion is depriving our most defenseless citizens of their right to Split ticket, vote against Birkholz To the editor: Next Tuesday, the 24th State Senate dis­ trict will elect a new State Senator to repre­ sent us. My choice for the State Senate, Terry Geiger, was defeated in the August primary by Republican.Patty Birkholz and does not appear on the November ballot I’m writing to encourage your vote in the November election for Democrat Taini Bridson. The republican slogan is...”it*s all about leadership.” Patty Birkholz ran one of the most unscrupulous campaigns in memory. The Grand Rapids Press (Aug. 7) said Birk­ holz claimed she never made a campaign issue of her opponent’s one-time mistake. Well, hypocrisy hit a new political high when the Birkholz campaign paid for and sent a mailer with a digitally distorted photo of her opponent, viciously attacking him. Birkholz claims she fought against casino gambling. What-you may not know is that she voted to expand lottery gambling to include Sunday drawings! Just how many other half-truths are there? With her record, Birkholz knew she couldn’t win on her own merit, so she stooped to desperate, win-at-all-cost tactics. In spite of her vicious personal attacks, skewed claims on casino gambling, etc., no one exploited Birkholz’s peccadillos, in­ cluding, but not limited to. illicit personal relationships. No one who is morally or politically bankrupt should hold the public trust of elective office. Birkholz doesn’t fit the Re­ publican "leadership" slogan. She doesn’t mirror Barry County’s conservative moral fiber. And she certainly doesn’t fit into my definition of representing "family values.” The Grand Rapids Press endorsed Patty Birkholz (July 28) and said that as a woman, she’d “be an important voice in a mostly male senate.” No one should be electai to fill a quota. Gender should not be the only issue when it comes to acceptable representation and gender is not a qualifica­ tion for office. I propose a vote for Democratic candi­ date Tami Bridson. She too can be an im­ portant voice in a mostly male senate, albeit Birkholz’s opponent. And, she carries none of the personal baggage of the Republican candidate. She’d be a new voice in the Sen­ ate; more importantly, a refreshing new voice. Vote Tuesday. Nov. 5. Split your ticket if you traditionally gravitate to the Republi­ can side. Your vote for Democrat Tami Bridson may be the most important vote you cast. Mary Lou Gray-Hart Immediate Past Mayor, City of Hastings Let’s get together; we’ll be all right To the editor: The people who attacked us 14 months ago were surprised our deeply divided, technology-reliant society didn’t crumble like the towers. They don’t understand - we’ve always been divided, and we like it so. It gives us a chance to talk things over, work things out; argue, even fight. Our political institutions/traditions came with us from a coun­ try always deeply divided and noisy reach­ ing decisions. They also fought a bitter Civil War over "issues." Why, we couldn’t even get up a majority fighting the War for Independence. Only 30-odd percent ’joined’ the cause, but in the end Americans "wanted it more," as ballplayers say. Another 30 percent drifted with "the winds of war." One-third remained loyal to George III. and eventually left, or changed political affiliation. Today, we’n: in the same boat we boarded the day the Indepen­ dence War ended. By 1800. we were evenly, sometimes deeply, divided politically over a broad spectrum of “ideas." “ideals" and "issues." It appears we’ve been pretty near 50-50 since. Until they shot at us. Now we have an obligation to the armed services we're sending into dangerous ground - and. re­ member the dead in USS Cole, at sea - do­ ing the "dirty work" of war. I wonder about the President’s unwilling­ ness to get a declaration of war from Con­ gress. Why not "get the people involved,” as suggested by Senator John McCain (Mc­ Cain, or John Kerry, would ease my mind sitting behind “the desk"). I’m worried about what they’re not telling us about Iraqi oil. and what part it plays in our changing objective to Iraq, from Al Quaida (they be­ ing Bush, Cheney, and their former energy industry associates). What makes Iraq more dangerous (with­ out the bomb) than Korea (with some)? Iran offers sumptuous sanctuary to many thou­ sands of Al Quaida as they plan further as­ saults on modem times. Why is the Presi­ dent telling the enemy when and where our armed forces will arrive? (If I were soldier­ ing, I’d be wondering.) Doesn’t seem to be a wise move. Maybe he’s setting up some­ one else. I hope so. Directors of both the CIA and FBI warned the President a week ago. there’s another one coming, probably a bigger one. I wonder about the 87 suitcase sized nukes missing from the old Soviet arsenal. You have to worry about our country, our front­ liners, dealing with zealots. They’ll try, if they can get one. They’ll try with anything they think might disrupt us. or frighten us. They believe they’ll break us. Our enemies through the last 226 years have found us tough and resilient, very dif­ ficult to whip. Those over the past nine decades found us capable, persevering and fiercely determined enemies who secured the works before retiring. Our failures have been failures of policy, not personal fiber. When we needed TR. HST. or Ike, we had LBJ, RMN and the "whiz kids." Is it war? If so. it’s time to get an attitude; they already have. "Let’s get together, and we’ll be all right." I wouldn't put much into the market, whatever they tell you. There’s too much confusion in this government, and people feel uneasy. Larry Hamp Hastings life. A candidate’s stand on abortion is a fun­ damental issue, as it shows what their view of the people they hope to govern is. Are some people expendable if it helps them rise to power? Almost 30 years of the unjust law of legalized abortion has cost our country over 30 million innocent lives, and resulted in a society where life is not respected and people are not valued. Is it any wonder that girls give birth in a bath­ room. kill their newborn, throw it in the trash, and go on with their day? Why do boys and girls go into their schools and shoot their classmates and teachers if they do something to irritate them? Their par­ ents don’t value them enough to be there to listen to them when they have a problem. Plus, they have learned our society’s lesson well - if someone rise’s life inconveniences you. get rid of them, just as abortion does. Make no mistake. Jennifer Granholm*s candidacy is not about justice for all Michigan's citizens. It is about her rise to a position of power using the pro-abortion money machine, whose agenda she will fol­ low. A read of Emily’s List website makes that clear. By contrast, Dick Posthumus is unashamedly pro-life. He sees the 50 per­ cent decline in abortions in Michigan since the taxpayers stopped being forced to pay for them by Governor Jim Blanchard’s veto pen as a good thing. He pinpoints the cause of out of wedlock births as a continued breakdown in the traditional social fabric that taught children the importance of fam­ ily and personal responsibility. He recog­ nizes that fatherhood is a critical part of a strong family and a child’s well being. His solution to the social problems in Michigan is beginning a dialogue on how the government at both the state and feder­ al revel can help to foster an environment that teaches about the importance of family, ll»e role of good fathers, and the importance of persona] responsibility. Who do you think has the best interests of the people of Michigan in mind, and the character needed to lead our state? Be sure to vote for that person on Nov. 5. Ruth Ann Stuart. Lake Odessa Give Rebecca a chance as rep. To the editor: Party preference should not be an issue in the Rebecca Lukasiewicz v.s. Gary Newell upcoming election. Ms. Lukasiewicz is a young and ambi­ tious woman, educated and is not a “mud slinger.” She has all of the qualifications necessary to operate her selected office, and deserves the chance to prove it to the vot­ ers. She is obviously the better choice, as I see it. Don Barlow. Nashville Proposal 4 misunderstood To the editor: I think Mike Bosman misunderstood Pro­ posal 4. The tobacco money was suppose to go to health-related programs and the people will get all the money that is left, as long as it lasts. The present use of tobacco money is used at the whim of whatever administra­ tion is in power. If you vote "no" the money will be used for everything except health. Put on your thinking cap and vote “yes” for health of the people in Michigan. All the working class and senior citizens need it Agnes M. Adrounie, Hastings The sensible choice is Rep. Newell To the editor: I am voting for Gary Newell because 1 know him and because he has represented this district well. For those who are undecided or are con­ sidering voting for Newell’s opponent, here are a few things to consider: 1. Now is not the time to send an inexpe­ rienced representative to Lansing. A novice will not have the stature or the experience to present a convincing case on any subject favorable to Barry County. 2. Newell is probably going to be tue Ma­ jority Floor Leader. His experience and rep­ utation have earned him consideration for this leadership opportunity. Leaders make things happen. New legislators aren’t con­ sidered for these positions. Barry County will benefit to the extent that our represen­ tatives hold leadership positions. 3. Legislators are term limited after three terms or six years. It makes little sense to change representatives after two years: thereby assuring our representative is at the bottom of the seniority ladder. The next two years are going to be tough years for the stale. With little or no money, the legislature is going to have to set very tough, yet appropriate priorities. Newell’s experience in Lansing and knowledge of his constituents make him the sensible choice to represent Barry County. Don Drummond. Hastings �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 Perry H. Ramsey HASTINGS - Mr. Perry H. Ramsey, age 73, of Hastings, died Tuesday. October 29, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Ramsey was born on February 16, 1929 in Black Oak, Arkansas, the son of William C. & Armenty (Luff; Ramsey. He was raised in Arkansas and attended schools there. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict from 1950 until 1954. He moved to Michigan in 1956 from Arkansas and to the Hastings area in 1998 from Roscommon, MI. He was married to Christcne Thelma Humes on June 26, 1948. . He was employed at General Motors Corp. Truck & Bus Division in Pontiac, MI for over 20 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church, a man who loved the game of golf. Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife, Christene; sons, Kenneth (Dianne) Ramsey of Hastings. Randy (Lori) Ramsey of Waterford, MI, David (Judy) Ramsey of Hastings, Terry (Julie) Ramsey of Nashville; eight grandchildren. John. Jerry, Jason, Rebecca, Jessica, Julia. Eric & Christina; eight great grandchildren; sister, Zettie Haynes of Illinois; brothers. Winford Ramsey & William Ramsey, both of Illinois. Preceding him in death were a brother and two sisters. Visitation will be Thursday. October 31. 2002 from 6-8 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday. November I, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. al Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Q)bit iconics Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTYIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.; Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Rus­ sell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 am; Confession Satur­ day 3:30-4; 15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pas­ tor. Sunday Schoo! 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Wor­ ship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Rev. Bub Smith. Phone 367-4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 am.. Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BIT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mtle east of Hastings at cor­ ner of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conservative Grace Brethren Churches. International. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945-9224; Church 948 2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a m ; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6.-00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages always welcome. EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World­ Wide Anglican Communion. "315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broad­ way and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 am. Morning Wor­ ship Service; 6:00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.rx If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m . Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m ' QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 am -11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hawngs. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dottcn Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday Schoo! 11:15 a.m. Nursery provided Junior church. Youth group Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UN ITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship, (Gr. 6­ 12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-5). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednesday, 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Ser­ vices - 9:15 a m. Morning Prayer, 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer ser­ vices 6:00 p.m. For more infor­ mation call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Com­ mon Prayer used for all services. Affiliated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pas­ tor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Servke; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for in­ formation on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCT Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership train­ ing ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praise A Worship 10:30 am. 6:00 pm. Wed 6J0 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose Mac­ Donald. An oasts of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial" For information call 1-616­ 731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair ac­ cessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10 30 am This information on worship services is ’ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member EDI C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prrwnption>" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY • Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan f HASTINGS - Mr. Richard J. Bustance. age 66, of Hastings, died Tuesday, October 29. 2002 at his residence. Mr. Bustance was bom April 7. 1936 in Freeport. Michigan, the son of George & Edna Mae (Studt) Bustance. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools, graduating in 1954 from Freeport High School. He was married to Mary M. Altoft on October 22, 1955 having just celebrated their 47th Anniversary. He retired from Hastings area schools after 34 years as a bus driver. While working as a bus driver he was also employed at the Hastings Press, Inc. for 32 years. Previous employment included Highland Dairy for 15 years. Freeport Creamery for 5-10 years, on Dan Postma's Farm near Freeport at a young age where he learned to drive a tractor at age 14, worked with his father in farming and at the Hull Creamery in Freeport. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, enjoyed camping with his family, watching NFL football on Sunday afternoons, playing cards (Euchre) with friends and his favorite hobby was watching professional wrestling. Mr. Bustance is survived by his wife. Mary; daughter, Debra (Bruce) Salo of LaSalle, Ontario (Canada); sons, Mark (Dawn) Bustance of La Grange, Ohio. Ronald (Michelle) Bustance of Kent City, MI; five grandchildren, Eric, Jason, Kelly, Ashlynnc & Allie; sisters, Helen Wcrtman, Norma (Floyd) Fisher both of Delton and a Host of friends. Visitation will be Friday, November I. 2002 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Richard J. Bustance Memorial Fund. Harold F. Hawkins HASTINGS * Harold F. Hawkins, age 73, of Hastings, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2002 at his residence. He was born January 27, 1929 in Detroit. Michigan, the son of Frank and Henrietta (Reynolds) Hawkins. Harolds military service began in 1946 with the United States Navy until 1948, he then joined the United States Army in July jf 1948 until 1950 and in October 1950 he again joined the United States Navy until his Honorable Discharge on July 29, 1954. He received several medals during his service, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and China Service Medal. As r veteran of WWII, Harold was very proud to receive his High School Diploma at the Graduation Honors assemble held at Hastings High School on May 23, 2002. Harold married Dorothy Jean Reid, July 30. 1949. His employment included Kaechle Heating, Bradford Whites, Federal Government at Fort Custer, Patten Monument Company, Driver for the Hastings Fire Department and a Police Officer for the Hastings Police Department for 21 years, retiring in 1991. He also worked after retirement at Stamplcr Construction Company for five years. Harold was very active in community affairs serving on the city council for 10 yeats, Hastings Mayor Pro Tern 2 years. He received two "Citizen of the Year" awards, was a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, he loved gardening, bowling, hunting, photography and was also a shooting instructor. Harold was a kind and generous man. who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and many friends. BARRY CO. XTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269)945-2938 Minis­ ter: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2;4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m.. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7.00 p.m. Classes for •“•***■ ST. OHL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9:30 a.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 an 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 9: 45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Stale Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ager. at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market) We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Oct 31 - 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes (Handbells). Fri­ day. Nov I -11:3O-2:3O p m Hast­ ings Women's Club. Saturday. Nov. 2 • 8:00-12:00 p.m. Church Clean-up; 5:00-8:00 p.m. High School Mexican Supper; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 3 - 8:00 A 10:45 a m Wor­ ship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, in­ fant baptism prep alter 2nd ser­ vice; 3:00-5-00 p.m. Baby Shower. Monday. Nov. 4 - 7:00 p.m. Broth­ ers of Grace. Tuesday. Nov1 5 - Surviving is his wife of 53 years. Dorothy J. Hawkins of Hastings; daughters, Neysa (Stephen) Kirouac of Romeo, Pamela (Larry) Cook of Hastings, Joan (Ronald) Schrubba of Davisburg, Stephanie (Timothy) Girrbach of Hastings; grandchildren, Noelle Kirouac, Brook Kirouac, Courtney (Charles) Ziny, Callie Girrbach, Joshua (Emily) Cook, Luke Cook, Katie Cook, Quinn Cook; great­ grandchildren, Zachary Ziny, Kathleen and Katelyn Campbell*, in-laws, Thelma Campbell, Meredith Reid, Robert and Helen Foster, many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the Leukenia Foundation, American Heart Association or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral services were held Wednesday. October 30, 2002 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Pastor Brent Branham and Reverend Robert Norton officiated. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. 7:00 p.m. Worship Committee; 7:00 p.m. Social Activities Com­ mittee; 7:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. Nov. 6 10: 00 a m Wordwatchers; 700 p.m. Worship; 7:00 pm. Sarah Cir­ cle; 8:00 p.m. The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Green and Church streets Church phone: (616) 945­ 9574. Barner free building with el­ evator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Chnsiian Education Norm Bouma Music Director. 8:30 a m. - LIVE! Under the Dome. 9:30 Refresh­ ments. 10.00 am. - Traditional Service and Junior Church. Child care available for infants and tod­ dlers thru age four. Junior Church for ages five through second grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058. (616) 945-5463 Nel­ son E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's .Ark Preschool. Jared Daugherty. Direc­ tor of Music Ministries. Thursday. Oct. 30 - 4:30-6 30 p.m. Pie mak­ ing in Dining Room Saturday. Nov. 2 - 9:00-5:00 Pie assembly in Sharpe Hall Sunday. Nov 3 - 8 15 a.m Chancel Choir. 9W a m Tra­ ditional Worship; 9:20 a.m. Chil­ dren's Worship; 10:00 a.m Coffee Hour - Dining Room; 10:10 a.m. Church School for all ages; 11 20 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 11:50 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9.00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The II 20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services Monday. Nov 4 • 9 15-10:30 a m. Staff meets for prayer and planning. 1:00 p.m Registry Committee meets in dining room; 700 pn . Committee Night Tuesdav. Nov. 5 • 9:30 am. Lydia Circle in Lounge; 7:00 p.m. Personnel Committee in Lounge. Wednesday. Nos 6-6:15 a m. Men's Bible Study - lounge; 3:30 p.m Children’s Choir Re­ hearsal ■ dining room; 6:45 pm Praise Team; 7:00 pm. PNC meets at the Manse. Douglas Schultz CHARLOTTE - Douglas Schultz, 70, of Charlotte, Mich., died Oct. 24, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Schultz was bom May 20. 1932 in Chester Township. Mich., the son of Arthur G. and Elaine (DePue) Schultz. He was a blacksmith and owner of the Chester Blacksmith Shop in Chester. He was a former 4-H leader of the Circle C Riders and former President of the Michigan Pony Pulling Association. He is survived by daughters. Debbie (Phil) Fisher of North Guilford, ConnTrudy (Rod) Lea of Charlotte. Terri Craft of Dansville; son. Randy Schultz of Chester, eight grandchildren; three great grandchil­ dren; brothers. Arthur "Sam" of Ceresco; Dorwin "Dade". Donald. Darrell "Joe" Schultz, all of Charlotte, and Dee of Pickford; and sisters. Dorreen "Susie" Kiplinger of Bellevue, and Doris (Michael) McCrimmon of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Saturday. Oct. 26 at Pray Funeral Home tn Charlotte. Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiated. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Further information available at www.ptayfuneral.com. । j |Glemont M, Lake, Jr. | William J. King| KALAMAZOO - William J. King of Kalamazoo. Mich, (formerly of Delton. Mich.), passed away Oct. 24, 2002, at his residence. Mr. King was bom Feb. 18, 1931 in Detroit. Mich., the son of Jared A. and Gladys (Charles) King. On Dec. 7, 1957, he married Patricia Pryor, who survives. As a veteran, he served his country in the U.S. Marines. An avid golfer. Bill was also secretary for the Thursday night men’s league and the Friday night couples league at Mullenhurst Golf Course. An employee for over 15 years with Ford Motor Company. Mr. King was the former owner of the Delton Cafe and more recent­ ly, a courier for Keystone Bank. He was a former member a.id past presi­ dent of the Delton Chamber of Commerce, a former member of the Delton Lions Club and a former member of the Delton Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife Patricia; sons. Chuck (Nancy) of Kalamazoo. Jay (Rhonda) of Birmingham, Ala. and William (Lori) of Kalamazoo; a brother. Lawrence (Dixie) King of California; three sisters, Mildred Palmisano of Shelby Township. Mich.. Ruth (Ray) Masgrave of Windsor. Ontario. Canada, and Frances Rhoa of Edmund. Okla.; seven giandchildren; a goddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service was conducted Monday. Oct. 28. 2002 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Augusta. Mich. Pastor Jan DeWitt officiated. Memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services of Kalamazoo or the Leukemia Foundation will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. ^Rayrnon^^/Yaege^^' Raymond N. Yaeger. Sr., age 86, passed away Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leone and son. Raymond Jr. He is survived by his children, Rog and Arline VanBelois, Barb and Max Stevenson. Chuck and Linda Yaeger. Bev and Jim Tolan; brother, Harvey and Gene Yaeger; eight grandchildren; 24 great­ grandchildren; five great-great-grandchil­ dren. Funeral services for Raymond were held Monday, Oct. 28, 2002 at M*tthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Chapel (Caledon­ ia). 616 East Main, Caledonia. Fr. David E Le Blanc celebrant. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Chapel (Caledon­ ia) Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. j i LAKE ODESSA - Glemont M. Lake, Jr., age 25, of Lake Odessa and formerly of Hastings died Thursday. October 24. 2002 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Lake was bom on March II. 1977 in Battle Creek. MI- the son of Glemont & Nancy (Tebo) Lake. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. He had lived in the Lake Odessa area for the past 3 years. His employment included Lake Odessa Canning Factory, construction work and produced music videos. He enjoyed spending time with his children and his artistic endeavors. Mr. Lake is survived by his son, Kcgkyn; daughter, Krissa; Hance, Marci Vroman & her children, Savanah & Danielle; mother & step-father, Nancy & Wayne Miller of Hastings; sister. April Lake-Havens of Tennessee; step-brother. Gene Lake of Sunfield; step-sister, Aleea Lake of Sunfield; grandmother & step­ grandfather, Jackie & Elmer Rayner of Hastings; grandfather, Donald Tebo of Florida; great grandmother. Ellen Dalman of Hastings; special uncle Scott Tebo and many uncles, aunts & cousins. Preceding him in death were his father, Glemont M. Lake, Sr. and grandfather, Eugene Dahnarf**1 Respecting family wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made lo the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. j Ruth O. Main MIDDLEVILLE - Ruth O. Mam. age 81. of Middleville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Ruth Main was bom on May 19. 1921 at Evart. ML the daughter of William H. (Ruby L. (Waite) Hillis. She was raised and attended schools in Evart. MI. She lived in Kalamazoo for over 15 years. Then she moved to the Delton area for 10 years. She moved lo Lincoln Meadow Apart-ments in 1988 in Middle­ ville where she made her home for 15 years. She was employed at Kal-Die Casting at Oshtemo. MI as a punch press operator and later as an inspector. Ruth enjoyed handcraft work. She did volunteer work for the city of Kalamazoo, planting flowers in Middleville She enjoyed the wild life, deer, wood-chuck, rabbits and wild turkeys. She is survived by four sons, Leo Cooley of California. Evem (Rebecca) Cooley of Washington. James (Susan) Cooley of Hastings, George (Patricia) Cooley of Hastings; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grandchil­ dren: and several nieces and nephews. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. More Obituaries Appear on Page 8 | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 - Page 7 Local bus supervisor earns state award Dudley-Gervais wed in Colorado Bender-Russell united in marriage Jenny Bender and Frank Russell were married on September 13. 2002 at Frcdcrik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. Reverend Kenneth Vaught performed the ceremony. Parents of the couple are Jack and Cindy Bender of Hastings and James Russell of Marquette. Musicians included vocal ists/keyboardists Jeff Baker. Jim Colburn and Stephanie Bender as well as a trombone trio from the Grand Rapids Symphony Orches­ tra. Bridesmaids were Stephanie Bender, sis­ ter-in-law of the bride, and Judy Meyer and Namita Sharma, friends of the bride. Groomsmen were Jim Russell, brother of the groom, and Clay Gibson and T. J. Rynsburger, friends of the groom. The couple is now residing in Holland. Michigan. Lord-Doxtader exchange vows Teresa Lord and Richard Doxtader were united in marriage September 21. 2002 at the Welcome Comers Church in Hastings. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Janet Lord of Hastings. The groom is the son of Jack and Helen Steel of Hastings and Vai and the late Charles Doxtader of Ceresco. Tracy Park, best friend of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaid was Kristen Munro, daughter of the groom. Charles Johnson, brother of the groom, was best man. Corey Doxtader. son of the bride and groom, was groomsman. Junior bride and groom were Jessica Lord and Craig Lord, niece and nephew of the bride. Ring bearer was Wyatt Owen, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Leland Doxtader, brother of the groom, and Bill Chrysler, brother-in-law of the groom. Guest book attendant was Julie Owen, sis­ ter of the bride. The reception was held at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. Hosts and Hostesses were Bob and Deb May, sister and brother­ in-law of the bride, and Jeff and Linda Lord, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. The couple resides in Hastings. Robinsons to mark 60th anniversary Tom and Sally Robinson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 8. 2002. They are the former owners of Robinson Superette and also Tom’s Market in Hastings. The Robinsons have three sons. Steve of Middleville, David of Venice. Fla. and Tom Jr. ot Hamilton. Montana; a daughter, Mrs. Doug (Diane) Thompson of Missoula, Montana; eight grandsons; one grand­ daughter; and three great-grandsons. They will be celebrating their anniver­ sary on a Western Caribbean cruise with their children, flying to Venice. Fla. to join them. Tom and Sally would love to hear from their friends, or stop by at their home. 1015 E. Gondola Dr., Venice. Florida 34293. No parking from 2 to 6 to be enforced The Hastings Police Department has is­ sued an announcement to remind motorists that there is no parking on city streets be­ tween 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said last week. "Winter is fast approaching and vehicles need to be off the streets to allow for safe snow plowing," he said. The department also announced Tuesday that officers will be available at the Hast­ ings City Hall parking lot to inspect candy collected by youngsters tonight during their 6 p.m. lo 8 p.m. trick or treating activities. Officers will begin inspections at 7 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m., said Community Police Officer Joe Booher. Youngsters can line up at the police ga­ rage in the City Hall parking lol downtown to participate. Booher said. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Dudley of Dowling and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gervais of Hawaii are pleased to announce the mar­ riage of their children Erin K. Dudley to Eddie A. Gervais. The wedding took place Aug. 3, 2002 at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort in the Colorado Rockies. After a three week honeymoon traveling through the Pacific Northwest they now make their home in Leadville. Colorado. BOY, Benjamin John, bom al Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18. 2002 al 9:37 p.m. to Angie and John Curtis of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 5 1/2 ozs. and 22 inches long. TWINS, Curtis Richard and Lyssa Geral­ dine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 11, 2002 at 8:33 and 8:34 a.m. to Sara and Day­ ton Walker of Hastings. Curtis weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Lyssa weighed 6 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. and 19 3/4 inch­ es long. GIRL, Isabella Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22, 2002 r< 1:36 p.m. to Amy Thomas and George Eldred of Way­ land. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ethan Daniel, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 22. 2002 at 3:58 a.m. to Kardi and Larry Comp of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. GIRL, Abby Theresc. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22. 2002 at 8:30 a.m. to Scott and Julie Zull of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Keegan Wesley, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18. 2002 at 9:25 p.m. to Amanda Glass and Billy Beden of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Ty Regan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18. 2002 at 5:54 p.m. to Cathy and Dai Leaf of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs and 19 3/4 inches long. Sharon Duits, supervisor of transporta­ tion services for the Hastings Area School System, has been named “Supervisor of the Year" by the Michigan Association for Pu­ pil Transportation. Winners of the award must be involved in school program activities, have the abil­ ity to set goals and achieve them, have good management skills, be an active mem­ ber of MAPT. and be involved in safety­ programs for both students and employees. Duits was nominated by Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel. who wrote in a letter to the MAPT that Duits “cheer­ fully and efficiently leads and manages a transportation system that serves 2,300 students residing in a 180-square-mile district, and also continues to be active in MAPT at the regional level, serving as a host for re­ gional driving workshops. Sharon's man­ agement skills are readily apparent on the first days of each school year in that driv­ ers, students and parents are well prepared for the important function of getting the young people to schools safely and on time." Schoessel said the past year has been particularly challenging since the old bus garage was torn down and a new one was built to take its place. “In her typical man­ ner. Sharon look all of the problems associ­ ated with this change in stride, and led her staff in providing transportation services as if everything was the same as always." Schoessel said Duits has regular safety meetings for students and drivers. The bus fleet has received excellent ratings for sev­ eral years, he said. Duits is a member of the district's building and site revenue enhancement/cost containment and system planning committees, and serves as a nego­ tiator in bargaining with drivers. * Schoessel pointed out that Duits has • served “under a tremendous hardship — one that would prevent most people from even trying to do her job." Seven years ago. Schoessel wrote. “Sharon’s son was nearly killed in a tragic motorbike accident. Her son was paralyzed from the head down and required constant care. Sharon arranged for that care, person­ ally meeting many of her son's needs, and still was able to perform her job in an ex­ See AWARD, page 17 BOY, Eli Joshua, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22. 2002 at 10:18 a.m. to Gary and Tracy Nelson of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 1/2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jared Grant, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 17. 2002 at 11:43 p.m. to John and Marlene Searles of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Damien Lee, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Oct. 16. 2002 at 8:37 am. to Christi­ na and Dusten Hynes of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 6.25 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Sharon Duits GIRL, Kalin Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct 16. 2002 at 11:37 p.m. to Amy Sedell and Ryan Foster of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Amyra Alice, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 11. 2002 at 1:02 p.m. to Nicole Deming and Kenneth Morgan of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 3/4 ozs. and 21 ' inches long. NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE Of HAROLD E. SMITH. DECEASED GIRL, Kristin Kay. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 10. 2002 at 7:12 p.m. to Andrea and Billy Lampart of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Colton, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 11, 2002 at 12:20 to Tasha and Brett Bishop of Tooele, Vt. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Slater Solomon, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16, 2002 at 5:08 p.m. to Doreen and Darwin Stanton of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 3/4 ozs. and 21 inches long. re: Harold E. Smith. Deceased Date of Birth: February 20.1928 SSN4: 373-20-8835 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. HAROLD EDGAR SMITH, who lived at 15275 KeOy School Rd.. Hickory Comers, Ml 49060. died August 15.2001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marvel Smith, named Per­ sonal Representative. 15275 Kelly School Rd.. 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For example: • Leam how unknown expenses eat holes in your profits. • Leam how exaggerated claims on returns can mislead investors. • Leam why the fund industry resists more disclosure. • Leam how fund managers can cost investors money by excessive trading. • Leam why you still may have to pay taxes even when your fund loses money. Discover why getting an objective analysis of your funds is an absolute must! November 12th, 2002, 5 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan (Dinner served immediately following seminar) SEATING LIMITED. To reserve seating, call our automated response line: 1-800-381-1659 Mention Code: H Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group ' �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 2002 Jt-ake CtdeAAa, Happy Halloween! Trick or treat time for children in the village will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. The Ionia Comity Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. at Lake Manor. Joan McCord of Ionia will be the speaker, with her topic a history of the city of Ionia. She and her husband arc very active members of the Ionia County His­ torical Society, with its chief thrust of up­ keep and preservation of the historic Blan­ chard House on East Main Street. Their lat­ est project is for raising funds for a replace­ ment fence. A woven wire fence has been one feature of the house ever since it was built. This is the final meeting of the local society this year. This society take a breather in December. Last Friday and Saturday (Oct. 25 and 26). the parking lot of the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction property was filled with cars. At any hour of either day. one could sec trucks hauling horse trailers to or from the auction. Tack was sold first on Friday, with machinery, buggies and trailers sold next. Then at noon came the big auction of draft horses, driving horses, mules and .draft ponies. The sale on Saturday was held just for saddle horses. Many Amish cus­ tomers come from Indiana and Ohio each spring and fall for this big sale. Advance publicity for the Ionia County Family History Book gave a deadline of Oct. 30. The date has been postponed for at least a month and possibly a bit longer. So if local pcole have not yet begun a family story of 500 words or less, there is still time to begin. This is aimed at current residents of Ionia County v ith no ancient time line necessary. If you have lived in the county Fran Hybarger (right) was joined for her 88th birthday celebration by her brother. Ford Bums, and his wife Lucille of Ionia. MIDDLEVILLE - Ronald Frye, age 72. of Middleville, died Wednesday. October 30, 2002 at his residence. Visitation will be held Friday, November I. 2002 from 6-8 P.M. at Thomapple Valley Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at the Church. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Vernon L. Wheeler \ NASHVILLE - Mr. Vernon L. Wheeler, age 77 of Nashville, MI and a long-time Nashville businessman, died Friday, October 25. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Wheeler was bom October 26, 1924 in Lennoxvi lie, Quebec Canada. He moved to Detroit, MI at age 5 and to the Nashville, MI. area in 1939. He attended Nashville schools and graduated from Nashville High School in 1944 having participated in all sports in high school. He married Eloise E. Day on June 19, 1948. He worked a short time at Post Cereals in Battle Creek and at the Caukin Oil Co. in Hastings. He then owned and operated Wheeler’s Cities Service for many years in Nashville and became a Mercury Outboard Dealer in 1951. He sold Wheeler's Cities Service, built a new building on M-66 in Nashville where he expanded into selling and servicing boats and other marine products. The new business operates as Wheeler's Marine. His sons worked with him for many years. In 1993 he sold the business to his son Steven, but continued to work there until his death. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed boat building and racing with his sons, snowmobile racing, was an avid outdoorsman enjoying all of nature s wonders, especially his walks in the woods on his property. Surviving him arc his wife. Eloise; son, Mark (Denise) Wheeler of Kalamazoo; son, Steven Wheeler of Nashville; granddaughter, Laura Wheeler of Kalamazoo. Preceding him in death is his sister. Geraldine Caukin in 1987. Funeral services were held Monday. October 28. 2002 at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Pastor Dianne M. Bowden officiated and Mrs. Nyla Stanton organist. A private family burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville Ambulance Sendee. Arrangements were by the Maple Valley Chapel. MIDDLEVILLE - Lyle G. Ferris, age 86 of Middleville, died Friday, October 25. 2CU2 at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. He was bom June 24, 1916 in Barry County, the son of Bert and Olive (Mamby) Ferris. Lyle was engaged in farming most of his life. He enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Bernice Lane and Anna Ferris. Surviving is a brother. Max Ferris of Middleville; one niece, three nephews and several cousins. No visitation will be held. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I Vernon Delbert "Bud" Hines SUNFIELD - Vernon Delbert ' Bud" Hines passed away Monday. Oct. 21, 2002 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans at the age of 79. He was bom Feb. 28. 1923 in Blaine. Colorado, the son of William and Gladys (Cayton) Hines. Bud was employed at Oldsmobile/General Motors from 1946 until his retirement in 1976. He served in the Armed Forces as a sig­ nal man in the Navy during World War II. Bud was preceded in death by his moth­ er. Gladys Gragg; step father. Fay Gragg; brothers. Jim. Joe. Bill, and Harold Hines; step-son. Mike Gonser. Surviving are his wife of 36 years. Maxine L. Hines; children. Patricia (Dan) Hines McGinn of Lansing/ step children. Harold (Karen) Gonser of Perris. CA. Terry (Darlene) Gonser of Avilla, IN. Larry (Judy) Gonser of Nashville. MI. and and Karen (Randy) Stine of Album. IN; 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; sister. Monita England; and brother, Roy Hines. Funeral services were held Friday. Oct. 24. 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. MI. The Rev. Brian Sheen of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiating. A full mili­ tary graveside service was held al the Sunfield Cemetery immediately following the services at the funeral home. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.’s Scholarship Fund aka Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth c/o RFH. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. Mi 48890. The pallbearers are Chad Hines. Ryan Hines. Craig Simmer. Jason Wibert. Mark Perpich, and Greg Hines. The arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. For more information www.legacy.com. five years or 50. your stories are equally welcome. Most of the early stories came from people elsewhere or even in other states whose grandparents had lived in the county. There is no charge for family sto­ ries. but there is a charge for churches, lodges, service clubs. At last report, only one church in the entire county had submit­ ted a story. Please feel free to submit your own story and that of forebears, neigh­ bors of the past or grandparents. Tables at St. Edward's Family Center were decorated for the season, with pump­ kins on each table holding bouquets of fall flowers. Guests partook of a buffet table full of goodies, while Irish tunes played musical background. Visitors by the dozens entered their names in the guest book Sev­ eral guests were from Fran’s Burns rela­ tives who originated at Hubbardston, where her father and brother were funeral direc­ tors. The happy event for their mother's 88th birthday was hosted by her children. Dennis Hybarger and wife of Ionia and Jayne and Phil McClelland of Lake Odessa. Central United Methodist Church's Fel­ lowship and Caring Committee were hosts for a family potluck Sunday with the theme "Share the Bounty." The suggestion was that desserts use fall produce — apples and pumpkin. On the previous Friday, a suc­ cessful spaghetti dinner had been served and salad bar leftovers were added to the menu on Sunday. On Saturday. Oct. 26. al nil 110 attended the fall banquet to induct new members into First Families of Ionia County. There were 35 inductees, including multiple members from the Slater family; Fred. Lois Goodemoot, Norma Rose, Onette McKenna, who came from Florida. Burton McCaul. who was confined to the hospital. Roxie Hazel. Doris McCaul was inducted, through her own family, the Fahmis from Clarksville. Shirley Lich was an inductee with her family documented from the Hal­ ler, Peacock, Downing and Kllngman lines. A pair of sisters came and one was from Ontario. A Grant couple came for the third time with new family members proven each time. Each year the previous inductees also arc invited. The dinner was held at the Ionia County Church of Christ on Jordan Lake Road. Last year with a very new building, the fire alarms kept ringing and nobody knew how to turn them off. This year, Tri-County Electric chose Oct. 26 as a time to shut off all power to the area for three hours in the afternoon. There was advance notice, but the time stretched a bit so the early arrivals clustered in the foyer because the rest of the building was dark. Fortunately, the food had been prepared elsewhere by the cater­ ers. The display tables had posters and tables of souveniers from World War I. World War II, Korea, Vietnam, women in uni­ form, Canadian army. A rack held uniforms from many branches of military service. The program included a medley of patri­ otic songs by part of a children’s choir from St. Peter and Paul School in Ionia under the direction of Mary Clare Casack. Lola Hal­ ler read a story about the dollar bill and the meaning of the symbols on both sides of the money, which is made from cloth. That is why it can withstand a trip through one's washing machine. Totally, the evening was a joyous event with enthusiastic people who celebrate their heritage. The village truck, with the big suction device has been seen cruising the streets to vacuum leaves at curbside. The Lester Yonkers entertained a group of Virginia’s classmates from Lake Odessa High School at brunch one day last week. A major change in business hours will affect many residents going to the post of­ fice. On July 1 the office began closing at 4:30 instead of 5 p.m. On Friday, Nov. 1, the hours are being cut back by more than an hour every day. Monday through Friday the office will be closed from 10:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. On Saturday the hours arc cut to 9 to 11 a.m. The rationale is that the omitted hours are those less used. Now the lines will be longer during their open hours. Lock boxes can be used at hours greater than those of the service desk. Death came Oct. 21 to Gary Ray Latter, 62, of Sheridan. Gary and his (then) wife raised their family on Harwood Road, just south of Portland Road. Their children all attended Lakewood schools. His surviving family consists of Jodey and Gladys (The­ len) Lefler of Clarksville. Jill and Steve Stigall of Ionia, Brel and Rhonda of Lake Odessa, Buffic and Richard Gocrcc of Ne­ waygo. He is also survived by his fiancee. Penny Harper of Sheridan, siblings Marv and Toni of Ionia. Lynn and Sharon, Susan and James. Blaine and Nancy of Alma and a sister-in-law. Burial was in Easton Ceme­ tery. The local VFW post and Auxiliary are hosting dicir monthly flea market and craft sale Nov. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. lo 4 p.m. with tables for rent. The Scbcwa Church of God. on Goddard Road just north of Musgrove, will have its fall bazaar Saturday. Nov. 2, from 9 to 3. They will be serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with coffee, muffins and pie avail­ able all day. There will be baked goods, candy. Christmas crafts. Ruth Shanks was pictured in the Satur­ day Shopper’s Guide in a half page ad for the Ionia YMCA swim program. by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Leaving wife Dear Annie: My wife of 20 years has put our family though hell for the past 12 months. “Elaine.” is paranoid and unbal­ anced. and twice she has tried to kill her­ self. I take my marriage vows seriously - in sickness and in health - and am determined to stand by her. Last December. Elaine shocked me when she asked for a divorce, but she did not fol­ low through. I have slowly come to the painful realization that there is nothing more I can do for Elaine. She hates me and blames me for everything wrong in her life. She thinks I stalk her. have plans to kill her and that 1 abuse her. None of this is true. She has not spoken to me in nine months. I believe Elaine is talking to our kids and blowing all my faults out of proportion in an attempt to gel them on her side. They know their mother is ill. but I cannot stand to see them hurt and lied to. I have decided it might be best if I leave her and take the children with me. I need someone to tell me I’m doing the right thing, and more importantly, that my kids will be OK. They are wonderful, intel­ ligent children, and this is killing me. I still love Elaine, but her refusal to discuss our problems, even with a mediator, leaves me little choice. Am I wrong to feel that the situation is hopeless, or can counseling work miracles? Where can I find help? - Desperate for Help Dear Desperate: It is commendable that you have stayed by your wife’s side in spite of her illness and the toll it is taking on you. Please don’t retreat without giving it one last try. Make an appointment with a family therapist, and take your children with you. Also contact the National Alliance of the Mentally III helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-8264) (www.NAMJ.org) for in­ formation and a referral to your local affili­ ate. There is help out there. You are not alone. Dear Readers: Tomorrow is Halloween. While trick-or-treating is usually lots of fun for kids, it can also be dangerous. Please dress your children in flame-resis­ tant clothing that they won’t trip over. If they are going out after dark, make sure they wear bright colors or reflector tape so they are clearly visible. A lot of costumes come with plastic masks that can obscure your child’s vision, so consider using make-up instead. Younger children should have an adult with them at all times. Older children should travel in groups of three or more. In­ struct our children NEVER Id enter a per­ son’s home. Warn your children not to eat any treats until they get home and you can inspect them. Make sure candy wrappers have not been opened. Slice fruit in pieces. We want you and your children to have a safe, fun holiday. Odor honesty Dear Annie: I belong to a group of ladies that meets twice a week at the senior center. One of the women has terrible body odor, and no ones knows how to bring it up with­ out offending her. Can you suggest a polite way lo inform her, or is there no gentle way to handle this? Sign me - Holding My Breath in Connecticut. Dear Holding: Unfortunately, there is no pleasant method of telling someone she doesn’t smell good. One of you should take the lady aside privately and say. ’’Doris, I’m sure you have no idea that you have a slight body odor. You might need lo change your deodorant or soap. I know you would want someone to tell you.’’ She will undoubtedly be embarrassed, but if you continue lo treat her normally afterward, she’ll get over it. Runaround Steve Dear Annie: 1 recently discovered that my boyfriend. “Steve.’’ has been e-mailing women who have placed personal ads on the Internet. Steve claims he isn’t looking for anyone else, but I found out that he has visited “looking-for-romance” chat rooms and live Webcam sites, and has checked out profiles of single women. Steve constantly reassures me that he is not doing anything wrong, but this makes my uneasy. What do you think? - Olympia. Wash. Dear Olympia: Steve is playing the field while keeping you on the hook. If you don’t trust him now, it is not going to get any bet­ ter. Dump him. or you’ll be writing back in six months with more of the same. Or worse. House as hotel Dear Annie: I have an old triend coming to visit from inn of town. "Joe“ has invited himself and his new wife (whom I do not know) to stay al my house. He has family here, which is his primary reason for com­ ing. but apparently they are mH willing lo house him and his new bride during their entire stay. I enjoy my solitude and do not entertain guests well. I have thrown out a few hints to this effect, but my pushy friend does not seem to get it. or he just doesn’t care. Am I being rude and selfish by not wanting these uninvited guests to use my house as a hotel during their family v isit? I do mH want to lose his friendship. What is the best way to deal with it? - No Vacancy in California. Dear No Vacancy: Get on the telephone, and tell Joe that you would love to see him and his new bride while they are in town, but you simply cannot put them up at your house. Otter to give them the names and phone numbers of some nearby motels, and extend an invitation for lunch or dinner. And don’t back down. Decent invite Dear Annie: During my nightly walks. I often run into a woman who livrs two blocks away. While we have only shared light conversation in passing, she invited my 3-year-old son and me to her son’s birthday party next week. I am planning a birthday party for my child in a month. It is going to be rather small, just a few friends and family. Am I obligated to invite this neighbor simply be­ cause she invited us to her son’s birthday? I feel awkWlifd because I really don’t know her. yet I don't want to offend her if she should happen to find out about our party. - Rose in California. Dear Rose: It is not necessary fix' you to invite this woman and her son. since your party is only for close friends and relatives. However, it would be a nice gesture lo in­ form her that you are having a small family party for your son. and if she’d like to drop by with her child, they would be welcome. Music assault Dear Annie: Why does there have to be loud music everywhere I go? I recently was bombarded by this noise at a department store and made a point of talking to the manager about turning down the volume. He told me there was nothing he could do that it was controlled by the main office. He must be joking. Is this music for the customers or for the workers? I’m not talking about innocuous “elevator music.’’ Annie. It’s hardcore rap and metal. J prefer peace and quiet when 1 shop so I can concentrate on what I’m link­ ing for. Am I getting old? I am 52 and can’t be the only one who is tired of this audio as­ sault. - Westland. Mich. Dear Mich.: Stores that cater to teenagers can be forgiven for using loud rap or rock music. Shops that have a wider customer base ought lo have more sense. Inform the managers and/or owners of such places that you will no longer patronize their stores if they cannot make the atmosphere more hospitable. And mean it. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to annicsma*lbox2attbi.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.crcators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. THINK QUALITY ...when it comes to processing of your color photos! Share a gift of information... FAST, SAME DAY SERVICE Keep your friends and family informed about things going on in this community Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings Banner • Cali us at 945-9554 J-AD GRAPHICS Nonh of Hastings on M-43 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.October 31.2002 - Page 9 ed several parlies in neighboring homes where we met lots of their friends. It was good to get reacquainted with their servants after first meeting them when we were there on our second visit 12 years ago. Don had fun trying to teach Josh and Jessica’s dog Freckles to do a couple of r.icks and especially enjoyed watching him play in the back yard swimming pool whether or not Josh and Jessica were swimming. We especially enjoyed Larry showing us around Nonh Jakana International School which he had planned and had built and Josh now attends. We are amazed at what Larry has accomplished, not having any past experience in developing and building schools. He is now in the process of doing the same type of project in Shanghai. China, only to a much larger extent. His time spent with us will be shortened this summer, only three weeks, but his involve­ ment in getting a school started by this fall is quite a project. He was in the United States in February to hire teachers for both China and both the Jakarta schools. During our visit with them they took us to the mountains for an overnight trip where we enjoyed visiting a drive-through zoo. The animals were running loose and we had to stay in the car. The mountains were beau­ tiful and the temperature was not so warm as in Jakarta. We were impressed by the improvement in roads since our first visit 17 years ago. We visited some of the most modem malls we have seen anywhere in the United Stales and fast foods are really pop­ ular as well as modem theaters and Sea World that put others we have visited to shame. We were entertained by one of Jakarta's wealthy businessmen, who is a friend of Larry’s and who visited our home a couple of years ago. I wasn't fond of the food but the restaurant was very impressive. It was an experience to be driven around by a driver who has to know the tricks of bat­ tling the crowded streets. We enjoyed visit­ ing the school where Bonnie leaches and Jessica attends. It seems a little strange to have air-condi­ tioned rooms or sit under a fan in order to be comfortable on Christmas Day, but it was worth it to be with our loved ones and then celebrate my 69th birthday a couple of days later. New Year’s Day the six of us flew to the Island of Bali for five days. We had fun seeing the sights of Bali, shopping in the street side sliop. but we are thankful we don't have to contend with street vendors here in America. Don and I took a tour of interesting things around the island and visiting places where different crafts are made to sell to the tourists. The six of us had fun eating at different restau­ rants. laying in the shade of palm trees along the beach and playing more RummyO, a game we gave our grandchildren and even the grownups enjoy playing. Our hole’ accommodations were lovely and. despite occasional showers, wc walked lo a nearby mall to enjoy shopping and eating. Larry relumed home as he had work to do. then we left the next day with Bonnie, Josh and Jessica, returning home the next day after wc departed for the U.S.A. We thank God lo be able to spend time From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Adie Eckman’s story (CONCLUSION) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Adie Eckman was bom and named Adilene Mae Haddix, on Dec. 27, 1926, in Lansing. She was probably named for her grandmother. Adilaid Haddix, who was called Addie. About 20 years ago when Adie was working for the church as secretary, a new minister came to Lakewood United Methodist Church. Adie felt that he would have trouble with her name as there as another lady with a similar name. Besides, she wanted a shorter, easier name so she shortened it to Adie. She later wished that she had spelled it with two d’s. She did not change the name legally, however. Her middle name was after her dad’s cousin, Mae. She and her family have been comfortable with the name Adie Mae Haddix Eckman. Adie continues in her writing document* ed by her diaries: Deb began dating a neighboring farmer of ours, Gary Smith, who was a good friend of Jack's and had graduated with Jim. Because he is the best mechanic in Michigan, we were pleased when Deb decided to move into our house so Bob and Amy could go to Lakewood to school. We were planning a long trip out west and then to end up in Arizona by November of 1993. When we left, Gary had told his three kids and Deb’s two kids that if his bean crop was good enough. Deb might get a diamond ring. Well, to make a long story short, every time we called home the bean crop looked better. By this time we were in Washington State and they had set the wedding dale for Dec. 4, so we headed for California to spend a few days with Jim and Cathy, then relumed home. Wc helped Gary and Deb add three bedrooms so each of the five kids have their own rooms, plus a bathroom for their use. We had fun planning and shopping for the beautiful family wedding, which brought us two beautiful new granddaugh­ ters and a great new grandson who has more energy than the average two young men at the young age of 9. We missed the Bailies and the Howards, but were pleased Jim and Cathy got home for the wedding in our church on Dec. 4, 1993. The newly­ weds enjoyed a honeymoon in Florida and we got to enjoy having five grandchildren stay with us. In January, we closed up our home and took off in our motor home with the little Saturn in tow and headed west. We made it a point to visit my sitter, Virgie, who is in Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Mo., each trip out and back. We then visited Audie Murphy’s home town in Greenville. Texas, spent five days with Don’s cousins. Lynn and Bev Mickam in Elephant Butte State Park in New Mexico and visited a former neighbor who lives in Demming, N.M. Before leaving New Mexico, we called Jim and Cathy to find out we had another beautiful great granddaughter. Mackensey, bom Jan. 24. 1994. We ended up in Surprise. Ariz., at the Sunflower RV Resort, where Don’s cousins. Jerry and Mardell Bates, have lived for several years. At the entrance was a large “Welcome Home” sign and I told Don that it felt like home because everyone was so friendly and neighborly. In a short time we had decided it would be our home for five months out of the year as we traded off our motor home for a nice park model and chose a lot on Heather Lane, across the street from Jerry and Mardell. We also bought a van as we need­ ed something larger then the little Saturn to travel in. We returned to Michigan the last of March, towing the Saturn behind the van which is perfect for travel as we hang our clothing across the back, have plenty of space for luggage and even sleep on the fold-down bed once in a while if the weath­ er isn’t too cold. It is perfect for picking up family at the airport and having plenty of space to ride and have family fun times. During the summer of 1993, Gary and Deb sold Deb’s house near Hastings. Wc enjoyed gardening, as I told Gary he could have our daughter's hand in marriage if we could have a garden spot. That we did. right back of their house. How thankful we are to have family just two miles west of us and see Bob and Jay leam farming first hand. We praise God for how He has worked in our midst. It seems good to be involved in farming again as Don helps Gary during harvest and I love being able to cook meals for hungry kids and even lake meals to the field once in a while. 1 always enjoyed doing this over the years, and still do after 50 years. Our lives have taken on a new dimension as we spend several months in Michigan and five months in Arizona. We really enjoy our little home there as we had an Anzona room and bathroom/utility room added so we now enjoy having our family and friends visit us. Jim and Cathy have visited us twice and Gary. Deb. Bob and Amy and Jay came for a long weekend in February 1996. We real­ ly enjoy showing loved ones around and are looking forward to the Bailies visiting us. as they plan to come to rhe USA during Christmas vacation 1966. Holidays are when we most think of home and naturally we miss being with all our kids and my Mom. We keep in close touch by telephone, but that’s not the same as being there. Jim and Cathy sent us tick­ ets to spend Christmas 1994 with them. We really enjoyed the idea to drive the van to visit them. We enjoyed the trip and found it to be just 811 miles from our home to their place, whether we go by the way of Laughlin, Nev. or Sun City. Calif., where we visited E. J. Eckman, a cousin of Don’s like we did on the way home. The summer of 1995 was busy with the Bailies spending several weeks with us. Josh and Jessica stayed with us while Larry’ and Bonnie spent a week with Jim and Cathy. Gary and Deb asked us to go camping over the 4th of July weekend at St. Ignace. so we took Josh and Jessica and 11 of us had a ball. We took bikes for all of us. plus four spares. We chose the best 11 bikes and loaded them on a ferry boat to Mackinac Island and biked all the way around the island. What fun with the four girls sleeping in a tent, three boys in the motor home with Gary and Deb and us sleeping in our van! We saw all of the sights in the area and then left Josh and Jessica off at Camp Rogers Christian Camp near Belding on our way home. I told Don that I had camping fever again, so we ended up purchasing a small travel trailer that I spoke of earlier. We only got to use it once when we took Bonnie. Josh and Jessica to Yankee Springs for a few days. Wc are looking forward to this summer when it will come in handy as a guest house, as well as for camping. This last Christmas was very special because we spent it with the Bailies in Indonesia. They upgraded our tickets, so we flew business class which made it more comfortable on such a long flight. What a joy it was to spend time in their lovely big home in Country Woods, a haven from the crowded streets of Jakarta. We even attend­ We had such wonderful times traveling on vacations, but now Bob has a hard time remembering his way around the town he has spent his entire life in. We all fondly remember Uncle Jack and his love for cars, especially fast ones! He had several Corvettes while employed by GM and here is the 1986 convertible he and Karen drove to California and sold while visiting Jim and Cathy. Christmas 1986 was the last Christmas we were all together. with loved ones despite being thousands of miles apart. We’ve enjoyed entertaining company in our little home as Don’s cousins, the Mickams, stopped by for three days when on their way to California. Jim and Cathy spent a week with us and we always enjoy seeing the sights, and trying out new places to eat. which is even more fun when friends of theirs join us. We enjoyed spending some time with Swede and Betty Widegrin. former neighbors of Jim and Cathy’s, who spend winters here at Happy Trails Park. Then the last day we took an Air Force buddy of Jim’s, Ray and Barb Dinsmore and their two youngsters, lo Rawhide, a western town in the area. Ray is stationed at Luke Air Force Base, co we are pleased to be able to get acquainted with our families’ friends and be included in fun times. The day after Jim left, we picked up Gary. Deb. Bob. Amy and Jay for a five-day visit The time went too fast and our weath­ er was cloudy and cooler than we had all winter, but we were thankful it was a good day the day we took them to Grand Canyon. There was a little snow but it was sunny. We saw a herd of deer as we walked along the edge of the canyon. The three grandchil­ dren were impressed and agreed it was well worth the trip. I think they now understand why we like it so much in Arizona. I guess that pretty well tells the story of our first 50 years. We will be leaving for home after church on Palm Sunday. March 31, 1996.1 hope lo get this printed before we leave and that all who read it haven’t been loo bored. I’ve always enjoyed writing and when we first came to Arizona 1 became interested in a w riting class. Jim told me to go for it and he would get me a new typewriter, which he did and I have enjoyed learning lo use it. I think he got tired of my poor spelling and mistakes. 1 have enjoyed researching my daily dairies, which I have kept up for the last 33 years, as well as going through the 60-plus photo albums lo recall information for this history. It was al my folks’ 50th anniversary that Mom asked each of us nine kids to bring our family albums to their open house to share with the guests. Well. I had lots of pictures in shoe boxes so assem­ bled my first album and this began my love for taking pictures. From that lime on. I have put all our photos in albums and now I write the story of those pictures and make a picture story of our family. May God bless all who come into pos­ session of one of these Eckman family books. I appreciate Don’s help and encour­ agement. It has been fun and I have even shed a few tears in the process. Thanks for sharing our lives with us in this way. Love in Christ Don and Adie Eckman April 15, 1946 -April 15. 1996. Our thanks to the Eckman Family for sharing their story with our readers. This story covers not only a family's history, but a look at our history for the past 50 years. May Adie have many more years of record­ ing the lives of her family. Source: "Fifty Years Down Memory Lane" by Don and Adie Eckman 1946-1996 and many many of her photo albums Ufe at Ufoodlawn Meadows offer a delightful alternative to nursing homes with our quality assisted living facility that provides specialized alzheimer's/dementia care • • • • • ■ 24 Hour Compassionate Care Respite Care Emergency Call System Dementia Ore Individual Personal Assistance Barber & Beauty Shop | City Walking & • Podiatric Care • • • ■ Complete Laundry & Housekeeping Activity Programming Wheelchair Accessibility Medication Management Rural Driving Routes fOoo2Haiun^/flea2oios l^etiiement OiMatje Available 1821 N. 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Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittclstaedt says that Williamston looks to pound the football out of the “I” most of the time with a couple of big backs, and a really good tail back. Both teams racked up victories this sea­ son against Albion. Olivet, and Portland by similar margins for the most part. Williamston's two losses this season came to Haslett, and a highly ranked De­ Witt squad. Friday’s opening round playoff game shouldn’t be anything new for the Lake­ wood varsity football team, even though they haven’t been to the playoffs in 10 years. The Vikings needed to win each of their last four games just to get into the playoffs, so it has practically been do or die for them for the last month. Not only that they have a familiar foe. Charlotte will be the next “hunter" the Vikings meet up with. Lakewood travels to Charlotte for a 7p.m. kick off Friday, Nov.l in the first round of the district playoffs. Charlotte beat the Vikings by a touch­ down, 27-20, when the two teams met at Unity Field back on Sept. 13. After a late score and an onside kick the Vikings had a chance to tie the game up in the final seconds, before running out of time. Current Records: Delton 2-7 Hastings 0-9 Lakcwixxl 6-3 Maple Valley 8-1 Thomapple Kellogg 4-5 Here’s a roundup of last week’s gridiron action. Saturday Majors Girls’ High Games - Halie 148. Tiffany 106. Merissa 92. Jennifer 89. Boys’ High Gaines - Justin 193. Chris 161; Jeramey 161; Travis 160; Tom 156; Derrick 153; Chuck 148; Brandon 138; Ben 135; Jon 135; Devin 130; Dustin 111;Tim 90; Samm 81. Boys’ High Series - Jeramey 463; Justin 463; Travis 422; Jacob 414; Chuck 393; Derrick 393; Chris 381. Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 22; Middle Lakers 21; Three Frogs 16; King Pins 15; Hastings Bowl 15; Last Minute 12; Who’s Up 12; JustUs 11. Women’s High Games & Series - S. McKee 202-579; S. Merrill 181-513; H. Service 162-470; O. Gillons 153-435; B. Miner 170-431; L. McClelland 150-429; S. Cooley 132-377; S. VandenBurg 184; M. Hodges 157. Men’s High Games & Series - B. Akers 165-491; F. Wagner 190-490; Jr. Haynes 172-459; C. VanHouten 196; B. Hasman 164; R. Hayes 122. Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 22; Hair Care Center 22; Railroad Street Mill 20. Nashville 5 Plus 17; Seebers 13; Girrbach’s 13; Eye & ENT 12; Armour Auction 9. Women’s High Games & Series - K. Becker 220-588; E. Dunham 191-545; S. Merrill 191-525; G. Otis 181-516; B. Blak­ ley 185-483; J. Rice 182-472; B. Smith 159-430; W Barker 159-392; D. Bums 157-378; H. Pennington 139-372; J. Leo 135-350; L. Elliston 188; T. Christopher 169; G. Potter 166; J. Doster 156. Sunday Night Mixed Happy Hookers 20; Thunder Alley 20; Thee Froggers 18: Sunday Snoozers 17.5; Pinheads 17; Goof Balls 13.5; Racing Bud­ dies 13; 4 Horsemen 13; Red Dog II; Sand­ baggers 9. Women’s High Games & Sei les - H. King I83-5U8; M Kirchen 171-503; V. McLeod 193; A. Christie 169; L. Rentz 162; A. Kerley 160; L. Boze 151; D. Saal 125. Men’s High Games & Series - J. Smith 2’3-541; B. Cantrell 166-165: B Christie 163-443: B. Drayton 163-425; T. Petersen 147-393; K. Hammontree 216; B. Allen 187; R. Snyder 186; F. Thompson 168; R. Boze 149. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 18-10; Rail­ road Street Mill 16.5-11.5; Dean’s Dolls 15-13; Bennett Industries 14-14; Hecker Agency 12-16: Kent Oil & Propane 8.5­ 19.5. High Games & Series - P. Britten 139; J. Donnini 152-438; H. Coenen 174-449; J. Doster 147; K. Eberly 153-409; B. Wilson 157-453; S. Dunham 171-438; K. Fowler 167-464; B. Hathaway 170; N. Goggins 169-443; L. Elliston 182-531. Maple Valley 39. Albion 17 By Jon Gambee Maple Valley completed its regular sea­ son with a near-perfect 8-1 record Friday by storming over an out-manned Albion team 39-17. The Lions won their sixth and qualifying game three weeks ago and everything since that time has been in preparation for the playoffs. Actually, if you live and breath in Lion County, the entire season has been in preparation of the playoffs, because not go­ ing to the playoffs is not an option. I’m not saying that football is ail impor­ tant in this little farm community, but I was told recently by a Maple Valley mother that when her son was born there was more football equipment in the crib than baby toys. In fact, in Lion Country, football equipment constitutes baby toys. When they assemble the school calendar each year, they mark down the important fall dates, such as "School Begins.” "Teacher Conferences." "Playoffs Begin." But first there was Albion. Maple Valley hall of fame head coach Guenther Mittclstaedt is not one to look ahead. He still ad­ heres to the old adage "One game at a time." and he was not going to look past the Wildcats. For one thing it was "Senior Night” in Albion and Mittelstacdt has been around long enough to know that it doesn't take much to fire up a bunch of impression­ able young people. He ought to know, he's been doing a pretty fair job of it for a quar­ ter of a century. Mittelstacdt had his team ready to play Friday. His team ran out to a 16-0 lead halfway through the first quarter and it could very well have been 32-0 if not for a couple of Maple Valley miscues. Eric Smith took the opening kickoff and ran it back all the way for a touchdown, but a holding penalty called it back. Three plays later Brian "Little Big Man" Dunlap broke free for a 36 yard run that was called back for holding again and the drive stalled. It wasn't so much that the team couldn't move the football, they were just winded from all the long runs and the longer walks back. But the defense decided they would do their part and on Albion's third play from scrimmage Ryan Grider intercepted a Wild­ cat pass and Dunlap and Co. went back to work. It took exactly six plays, ail executed Lion seniors Jimmy Himeiss and Bryan Dunlap hope they’ll be celebrating again after Valley s showdown with Williamston Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) to perfection, for the Lions to move the football 74 yards, with Smith doing the honors from five yards out. He also ran in the two point conversion. On Albion's next series, the defense again stepped up and one their first play from scrimmage Jimmy Himeiss came up with a loose ball and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown with Smith again crossing the "T" and before you could ask "What happened?" it was 16-0. Again it was three plays and out for the Wildcats and Maple Valley started a 71 yard drive that took up the rest of the quar­ ter and two plays into the second stanza be­ fore Dunlap burst in from five yards out. Smith's two point conversion made it 24-0 and Mittelstacdt started breathing a little easier. ’ Maple Valley scored once more before the half on a 46 play drive highlighted by a 23 yard run by Dunlap, which set up a five yard touchdown run by quarterback Britt Leonard. His pass to Jeff Taylor for the two point conversion made it 32-0. Albion finally got on the board with a 24 yard field goal in the final seconds before the half-time break. Statistically, the Lions had a full game’s worth of yardage in the first half, out-gain­ ing the Wildcats 224 yards to 87. Dunlap, who is listed at 5’7" and plays al 75" was the workhorse, gaining 139 yards on only 10 carries. He's not a finicky runner; he'll go around you, over you, under you or through you, but he is not going down eas­ ily. Mitlclstaedt was content to let everyone play in the second half, partly because that is his style when his team is comfortably ahead, and perhaps also because he doesn't want an injury in a game that is already de­ cided lo affect his team's playoff chances. In any event, Mittelstacdt used 11 different runners and three different quarterbacks in the second half and although Albion put two touchdowns on the board lo Maple Valley's one in the final 24 minutes, it really didn’t affect the outcome of the Senior Citizens No. I Seniors 21-11: Girrbach’s 20-12; Jesick 20-12; Friends 18.5-13.5; King Pins 18-14; Wieland 17-15; M-M’s 17-15; Early Risers 16.5-15.5; Ward & Friends 16-16; Sun Risers 16-16; 4 B’s 15-17; Nash’s Harem 13-19; Pin Pals 13-19; Butterfingers 12-20; Kuempel 12-20; Hall’s 11-21. Women’s High Games - E. Dunham 158; S. Merrill 177; G. Denny 155; P. Sny­ der 158; K. Colvin 163; S. Patch 181; E. Moore 163; Y. Markley 156; J. Matson 156: V. Brown 180, Y. Cheeseman 192; G. Scobey 158; J. Gasper 163; S. Pennington 159. Women’s High Series - S. Merrill 465; S. Patch 479; V. Brown 457; Y. Cheeseman 485. Men’s High Games - C. Jesick 162; W. Woodmansee 174; G. Forbey 169; C. Hay­ wood 160; G. Waggoner 159; D. Edwards 191; J. Beckwith 156; J. Schreiner 159; L. Brandt 200; J. Keller 159; B. Hasman 161: G. Yoder 162; N. Thaler 176; D. Walker 167; D. Hart 193; W. Birman 160; W. Brodock 172. Men’s High Series - C. Jesick 450; G. Forbey 461; G. Waggoner 468; D. Edwirds 506; L. Brandt 549; G. Yoder 455; D. Hen 453; W. Birman 456; W. Brodock 458. Commercial Majors Hastings Bow! 23-9; Super Dicks 18-14; Newton Vending 17-15; Crowfoots Garden 16-16; Richie’s 11-21; Finklers Sewing 11­ game. Afterwards, Mitlclstaedt. in typical fash­ ion, said it was a well played game by both teams and gave Albion credit for not giving up and playing hard right to the end. But the end result was that while Albion will be putting away the pads for another season, finishing 4-5 on the year, the Maple Valley Lions will be sharpening their spikes and waiting lo get their teeth on Wil­ liamston in first round of the playoffs. 21. High Games - H. Pennington 268-629; W. Lydy 245-565; Shorty 210-585; J. Bartimus 211 -572; D. Edwards 211; Mort 201; S. Peabody 201; D. Aspinall 210; w. Aspinall Jr. 200; M. Cross Sr. 200. " YMCA ^88 STANDINGS YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball Fall League Standings October 28, 2002 A League: W/L No Name Yet............................................25-5 Bob’s Gun and Tackle............. .. ............ 21-9 Dig It.---------------------------------------------16-11 ICS........................................................... .9-18 Viatec........................................................1-29 AH, fresh meat. Lakewood 12, Ionia 0 Although there is the possibility of a five win team making it lo the playoffs the Vi­ kings made sure they wouldn’t have to wail around to find out. even though their 12-0 win over the playoff bound Ionia Bulldogs last Friday seemed to be all about waiting. Waiting until the second quarter for someone to break the scoreless tie. Senior running back Tommy Pelt did that one for Lakewood. With just over eight minutes remaining in the first half Pelt took a hand off and broke a couple tackles up the middle, then broke around the right side and out ran everyone to the endzone lo put the Vikings up 6-0. Next the waiting started for Hager. Hager said after the game that he was sure it was going to be 7-6. after the extra point kick following Pelt’s TD run banged 7-6? No. - Ionia only got as close as the 20-yard line. A couple of big back to back penalties pushed them back to the 30. and on fourthand-long Scott Secor intercepted Ionia’s at­ tempt at a first down and ran with it 24yards out lo the 34. The Vikings managed lo kill most of the third quarter, but were forced to punt from the Ionia 46. Ionia took over at their ow n 18 and car­ ried the football nine times for 60 yards down to the Vikings 22-yard line. 7-6? No. The Dawgs found themselves in a pass­ ing situation. Ihird-and-six. Junior Viking linebacker Lucas Burns got through and dragged down Ionia's QB. pushing them into a fourth-and-14. The Dawgs’ quarterback dropped back tr “In the end zone I had to take a sec'." said Logan. "I had to walk away, and 1 knew right then, just so happy. We played a hell of a game.” Logan carried the ball seven times for 65 yards on the night. Secor rushed for around 5(1 yards and completed just one pass in the slick conditions. Jeff Vanderboon picked off a Bulldog pass with 1:14 left, and Lakewood just had to wait for Secor to kneel away the rest of the clock. Hager tried to keep the kids in line on the sideline. “We’re cool. We’re cool.” he said as he paced up and down the side lines try­ ing to contain excitement. As the Vikings went through the tradi­ tion of shaking hands with opponents it was the Lakewood fans’ turn lo wait. They lined up along the sideline like the start of a marathon, and as the last ball players came to the end of the line, they rushed onto the field in a mob of smiles and cheers. Delton 26, Kalamazoo Hackett 13 The Panthers got their second win of the season, and first in the KVA. in (he final game of the year, a 26-13 win over KVA foe Kalamazoo Hackett. Delton was out gained offensively by Hackett 240 to 199. but Panthers' coach Rob Hcethuis said that “the defense came up big tonight when it had to." The defense got the job done for Delton, toying with the Hackett offense like a kid teases a cat with a string. Dangling the end­ zone in Hackett’s face before pulling out all the stops at the last moment. Hackett managed two short touchdown runs by Mike Hamilton for their two scores, but were down in the Delton red zone four other times in the ballgame, with the endzone in sight before the Panther D defense buckled down and came up with big stop after big stop. Sacks and fumbles slowed down Hack­ ett. and Delton won the turnover battle 2-0. Rodney Dye picked off a Hackett pass Senior Reid McCowan (21) leads the way tor classmate Steven Bourdo (20) in the Panthers' win over Kalamazoo Hackett. (Photo by Linda Boyce) throw again, and again the Vikings ran him over behind the line of scrimmage. Lakewood got the ball back but couldn’t get a first down, and were forced to punt. The Viking D. came up big again, get­ ting the ball back after just four plays. A Bulldog ran the hall out of punt formation on fourth-and-four from their own 40. but the Viking defense was waiting for it. Lakewood look over at the Ionia 43. Se­ cor just followed his offensive line on the first play, picking up 7-yards. Tommy Pell, who led the Viking offense in the game carrying 11 limes for 2) yards, went 6 on the next phy. It wasn’t a cold ice cooler bath that woke Hager fiom his 7-6 nightmare, it was senior running back Bobby Logan. “Tommy (Pelt) led through and busted the linebacker. A lot of credit to Tommy and the offensive line. They just parted like Moses and the sea. Il was just running straight." said Logan of his 30-yard touch­ down run that kicked off Viking celebra­ tion with 2:40 left in the ball game. that wound up leading to a Delton score. Dusting Morgan again led the Panther defense putting down Hackett ball carriers 15 limes, including two quarterhack sacks. Senior Aaron Schallhorn in his final game in the Panther uniform recorded 10 tackles and also had two sacks. “Here we were, it’s been a tough season, our backs were against the wall several times tonight," said Hcethuis. "Wc reached down and found a way to stop ‘cm and we walked away with the win." Hackett scored first, five minutes into the ballgame to go up 7-0, but the Panthers scored the next three touchdowns to pull ahead. Delton’s defense wouldn’t let Hack­ ett hack into the endzone until the final quarter. Senior Chris Gillfillan scored on a 2yard run for the Panthers late in the first quarter, and Tyler Blackens extra point tied the game at 7. GRIDDERS continued next page into the back of the line. Hager’s defense didn’t make that waiting very easy on him. It was textbook bend, but don’t break D. The Lakewood defense stuffed the Dawgs derp in Viking territory at the start of the second quarter to set up Pelt’s TD B League: W'/L Bob Brown and Son Excavating.......... 29-1 Woodland Girls....................................... 23-7 Chicago Title.......................................... 16-14 Ray James Electromechanical............ 14-16 Cascade Home Improvement.............. 13-20 Thomapple Valley Credit Union......... 12-18 Flexfab...................................................... 1-32 Fall 2002 Co-ed Volleyball Relativity 28-2; McKeough 16-11; Hast­ ings Mfg. 15-15; Flexfab: Williams 14-13; Flexfab: James 50-20; Spikesters 4-26. I run. Late in the second quarter Ionia took over at their own 13-yard line and moved the ball down to the Viking’s 12 with 5.8 seconds left. 7-6? No. ’ That's were the muddy football got away from Dawgs’ quarterback Todd Hollon. Senior Viking defensive lineman Andy Copclin pounced on the fumble to preserve the Lakewood lead. On Ionia’s first possession of the second half they again moved the ball deep into Viking territory. Chris Vezino (8) and the Lakewood Vikings head back to Chariotte Friday night where they fell eartier in the season 27-20. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 - Page 11 GRIDDERS continued from page 10 Mark NeSmith tallied Delton’s go ahead score with eight minutes left in the first half with a 31-yard touchdown run. The Panthers got their two scores in the second half through the air. Quarterback Blacken connected with John Noto on a 38-yard scoring strike for the lone score in the third quarter. Noto's touchdown pul Delton up 20-6. A 1-yard run by Hamilton get Hackett back in it cutting the Delton lead ti six, but Blacken connected on another touchdown pass to put the game out of reach. Blacken hooked up with Zac Culbcrt for a 10-yard touchdown for a 26-13 Panther lead, and eventually, win. Dustin Pash led the Panthers' ground game carrying 14 times for 63 yards. The team gained 158 on the ground. “It was a good effort by our offensive line, “said Heethuis. “They controlled the tempo of the game when they had to." The win kept the Panthers out of the KVA basement, that spot is occupied by Hackett who went through the league schedule without a win. Pennfield is this year’s KVA champ after going undefeated this fall. Hastings 14, Kenowa Hills 27 “The same old story,*' said Saxon coach Kyle DeHom after his team's ninth, and fi­ nal, loss of the season, to Kenowa Hills 27­ 14. A good running back pounded the ball up the middle of the line on the Saxons, and “we couldn’t stop 'em up the middle." DeHorn thought that Kenowa’s Paul VanDyke could be a problem for his Sax ons’ and he sure was, carrying the ball 34 times for 190 yards, and three touchdowns. Behind the rushing of VanDyke and their offensive line the Knights built a 21-0 lead in the first half, before the Saxons put to­ gether a nice drive, highlighted by a 20yard BJ. Donnini run down to the Kenowa 3-yard line. The Saxons were stuffed a few times at the goal line before they decided to go to the air. Senior quarterback Dustin Bowman made a good decision, said DeHom, when he hooked up with Joey Aspinall for a 1yard touchdown to take the 0 off the board. Kenowa would add another touchdown in the third quarter, after going into half time leading 21-7, to go up by 20. The highlight of the night, maybe the season for the Saxons, came in the third quarter when DeHorn decided to pull out a trick play they had been working on since Monday. Ryan Ferguson took a hand off, then gave the ball to Drew Bowman on 3 re­ verse. The offensive line did a great job to give the Saxon backfield time. Drew Bow­ man pitched the ball back to his brother Dustin Bowman. Waiting down field was Joe Arens, and Dustin Bowman found him for a 35-yard touchdown pass to cut the Knight’s lead to 27-13. Dustin Bowman completed his Saxon ca­ reer by passing for 122 yards and two touchdowns in the ball game. DeHom thought he’d let his players have a little fun with the play, but said “it was tough to get excited about it." Drew Bowman led Hastings on the ground, rushing 10 times for 48 yards. Arens, Drew Bowman, and Joey Aspi­ nall each caught two passes. Arens for 54 yards and a touchdown. It was the final ball game for the Saxon seniors and DeHorn said that the team will really miss their leadership, even after week 6-7-8, they were still coming to prac­ tice, still working hard. DcHom said that he is disappointed with the 0-9, but nothing else after his first sea­ son as the Saxons' varsity head coach. “This is a great group of kids, and 1 11 re­ member them always for their spirit, and their heart. They were fun." “If you had come to practice, you wouldn’t have thought it was an 0-9 team.” Weight training will start soon for under­ classmen as DeHom and his players al­ ready begin to look towards next season. “Wc have to get stronger,” says DeHorn, “stronger and faster.” Middleville 42, Godwin 13 Trojan fans can take a little comfort in the way the season ended for TK’s varsity football team. The orange and black finish the year on a three game win streak after beating Godwin in the season finale at Bob White Stadium 42-13. TK coach Tim Penfield said, “It was a nice way to finish, with a three game win streak. We played real well.” Although the Trojans finished the season with a 4-5 record. 3-4 in the Blue, they can take some solace in the fact that every team that beat them this season was a playoff team. TK put the period on the story of the 2002 season with an offensive explosion against the bottom team in the O-K Blue. The combination of senior quarterback Chad Baragar and sophomore running back Darrin Tape took whatever fight was left in the Wolverines away in the second half when they hooked up for two touchdowns. The first, a little quick pass from Baragar to Tape that turned into a 57-yard touch­ down to put TK up 24-6 after senior tight end Ryan Adams scored his final points for the Trojans with a two-point conversion catch. The second was a 93-yarder. the Trojans showed the same look as the 57-yardcr. but this time Tape took off on the hitch and go. hauled in Baragar’s pass down field, and out raced everyone to the endzone to score the Trojans’ final TD of the season Senior fullback Nick Otto plunged over on the two-point conversion try. Baragar playing his final game for the Trojans at quarterback completed six of seven pass attempts for 213 yards, and two touchdowns. Baragar got things going for TK in the first quarter. His 9-yard touch­ down run put the Trojans up 6-0 early. Senior Justin VanSpronsen got the next one fnr the Trojans. He took the pigskin for an 87-yard ride into the cndzonc. and Dar­ rin Tape’s two-point conversion run put TK up 14-0. VanSpronsen led the Trojans in rushing in his finale. He carried the ball just five times, but racked up 107 yards and two touchdowns. VanSpronsen also led the de­ fense with six tackles and a fumble recov­ ery. Godwin would strike back when their quarterback Rick Ortiz scrambled 67-yardj. for a touchdown, cutting the Trojan lead to 14-6. After Godwin cut the Trojans’ early lead to 14-6 TK came back with a couple more touchdowns before half time to pull away from the visiting Wolverines. Following the Godwin score Baragar ran in from 6 yards out. and then VanSpronsen scored on a 2-yard run before the half. TK took a 26-6 lead into the locker rooms. Penfield said that “it’s a little disappoint­ ing for our seniors coming off last year's district championship, but considering the injuries wc played well.” One of those injured most of this season was junior fullback Kyle Farris. Farris came back strong to end the season, rush­ ing 14 times for 89 yards against Godwin. Lady Panthers stifle late Parchment charge Parchment made a run at the Delton var­ sity girls’ basketball team in the second half for the second time this season, but this time the Panthers were able to hold them off and w in 46-42. Kortni Matteson scored all nine of Del­ ton’s points in the first quarter, and the game was tied going into the second quar­ ter. Matteson got some help from her team­ mates in the second and the Panthers out­ scored Parchment 16-3 for a 13 point halftime lead. Matteson led the Panthers for the night with 16 points, eight boards, four assists, and six steals. When the two teams met in early Octo­ ber Parchment came back from five point half time deficit to eventually beat Delton in overtime, but not this time. “Parchment made a great come back, but wc fought them off at the end." said Delton coach Rick Williams. “Margo Lutz made some huge free throws at the end." znd the Panthers seem to have gotten a handle on some of the turnover problems that have hurt them this season. Lutz scored 11 points in the game to go along with eight rebounds. Thursday Oct. 24 Kalamazoo Hackett came up to Delton to face off against the Panthers for the second time this season. Both teams mounted valiant comebacks in the contest, but Hackett got the final one to win 48-42. Hackett led 28-19 in the third quarter, but the Panthers took off on a 17-6 run to take the lead 36-30, and pushed the lead to 40-32 to start the fourth quarter. Hackett responded with a 14-0 run of their own, scoring 16 points in the final quarter to the Panthers four. Finding some room in the lane is Del­ ton's Shannah Fisher (30). (Photo by Linda Boyce) Roxann Huisman led Delton with 11 points and six rebounds. Matteson had ten points and dished out four assists. The Panthers are now 6-11. and 3-6 in the KVA. Delton has some time off before their next game at Galesburg Nov. 11. Matteson went off for 26 points in a 70-48 Panther victory when the two teams met at Delton. Game postpones Lake 0 workshop Friday night's (Nov. 1) Village Council workshop to discuss the future of the Lake Odessa Police Department has been post­ poned so Lakewood football fans can at­ tend the district playoff game in Charlotte. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Notice will be given when an alternate date for the workshop has been set. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW !F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W Kenyon and Kathleen E Kenyon, his wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee, dated November 13. 1992. and recorded on November 18. 1992 in Uber 559 on Page 847 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the GMAC Mortgage Corporation. a Pennsylvania Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 5. 2001. which was recorded on May 4. 2001. in Instrument No. >1060757. Barry County Records, on which mortgage t.iere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the cim of NINETYNINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 56/100 dollars ($99,979.56). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Also by an assign­ ment dated April 4, 2001 and recorded on May 15. 20C1 in Instrument No. >1059705. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4. WHICH IS NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 290.0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 594 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 290.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 594.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE "X" BELOW SCHEDULE ’X" THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4. WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 800 0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 206 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 1296 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 SECONDS EAST 660 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89. DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS. EAST 284 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 1012.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 1012.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 845.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 200 0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 475.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 60 0 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File >200228332 Wolves (11/14) IS The Panthers' Elena Liceaga looks for a teammate as Delton tries to set up the offense against Parchment. (Photo by Linda Boyce' HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th© Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a pub­ lic heanng upon the following described matters on Thursday. November 21. 2002. at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S. M-43 within Hope Township. The item(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the following 1. The application by McKeough Land Company. Inc. of 208 Franklin Street. Grand Haven. Michigan, for the rezoning from an existing "AR" Agriculture and Rural Residential District zoning classification to a proposed "RL" Single Family Residential Lake District zon­ ing classification of an approximately 3 1/2 acre portion of the parcel located at 5709 Head Road in Hope Township. The portion of the aforementioned parcel proposed for rezoning has water frontage both on Head Lake and Little Pine Lake. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-montirned proposed amendments) at or following the public hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendmert(s) and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall on Wednesdays from 9 00 a m to 12 00 p m and 1:15 p.m to 3 00 p.m and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township wi'.l provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to in tviduals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col­ lect a debt. Any information obtained will be used ror this purpose If you are m the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Herbert G Arsnoe Jr and Chandra L Arsnoe. husband and wife, to IndyMac Bank. FSB. organized and existing under the laws of the United States of Amenca. Mortgagee, dated July 28. 2000. and recorded on August 21. 2000 in Document No 1048361 Barry County Records. Michigan On which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Three and 18/100 Dollars (597,253.18). including interest at 8 875% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortg^j® will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. November 21. 2002 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Exhibit “A* Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. OrangeviHe Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 208 50 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 175.50 feet along said north line; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 335.00 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 175.50 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 335 00 feet to the ptace of beginning Subject to right of way for Winchester Drive (66.0 feet wide private) drive over that part lying 33 0 feet Southerly of the cen­ terline of said drive, together with an ingress and egress and utility easement as described in 'easement description A.* Easement Description A Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 384 00 feet along the North line of said Section to the ptace of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 66.0 feet thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 674.52 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 14 seconds East 66.0 feet along trie Nonh line of the South 649 0 feet of the North 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4. thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 674.64 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. described as: Commencina at the North IM cocnar of said IJfrlMBlHpet O9n>fibtes 15 seconds West 312 0 feet akmg fie North fane of said Section lo the place of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 72.0 feet along said North line; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 16.0 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 72.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 16.0 feet lo the place of beginning. Subject to nght of way for Winchester Drive (66.0 feet wide, private) over that part lying 33.0 feet Southerly of the centerline of said drive. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 IndyMac Bank. FSB. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 36150 Dequndre Rd Ste 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext 110 Our File No: 02-09454 (11/14) SNORING affecting your night life J and the night life of the people around you? Put your snoring problem to bed, with the most recent procedure on the soft palate. Attend our FREE Seminar to find out more about state-of-the-art tech­ niques to treat snoring, including laser treatments, somnoplasty, and injection snoreplasty. FREE Seminar Wednesday, Nov. 6th - 7:00 p.m Learn How We Can Help You Sleep Better Space may be limited— Call to reserve your spot NIICnaM 3* NvSanuv, MJ). Creekside Professional Center Jim L. Carr, Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 at 1761 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 3i 2002 Panthers claim 1st ever regional title Delton girls headed for state C-C meet Saturday by David T. Young Editor The Delton girls’ cross-country team is returning to the Division III state champi­ onship meet Saturdav morning at Michigan International Speedway, but this time coach Dale Grimes’ group is going as a regional champion. The Panthers claimed the Division 111 re­ gional title at Southwestern Michigan Col­ lege near Dowagiac last Saturday, compil­ ing 44 team points. 39 fewer than runnerup and Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Kalamazoo Christian. Delton qualified for state last November, but went as the third-place team and ttxik 20th place in the state overall. Grimes said this year’s crew has its sights set on a better day at Brooklyn, with the race starting at 10:30 a.m. "This has been an incredible season thus far and wc are writing the last chapter right now,” he said. "Last year the girls qualified for the state team finals for the first time in the school's history by finishing third at regionals. They ended up 20th overall out of 27 teams. One of this year's goals was to not only qualify again, but to improve on that 20th place finish.” Senior co-captain Monique Hoyle led the Panthers, as she has all season, taking the regional individual runner-up slut with a time of 20:34. She was 20 seconds off the pace set by Kalamazoo Christian freshman sensation Leah Rcamcs. But Hoyle had an excellent supporting cast. Sophomore Whitney Knollenberg stepped up big by taking sixth in 21:39. Freshman Marissa Ingle checked in eighth in 21:43, sophomore Katie Johncock was 13th in 21:56 and senior co-captain Lauren Cooper rounded out the scoring with a 15th-placc finish in 22:16. Though she didn’t figure in the scoring, sophomore Kristen Wilfingcr was 16th. just a second behind Cooper. Joining Delton and Kalamazoo Christian al state from the regional will be Kalama­ zoo Hackett, which finished the meet with 86 points. It's been a startling and wild ride this fall for the Panther girls’ harriers, culminating in the last two weeks with KVA and re­ gional championships. The only holdovers from last year’s team were Hoyle. Cooper and Johncock. and only Hoyle entered this season with more than a year of cross coun­ try experience. They were joined by new­ comers Knollenberg, Wilfingcr. Ingle and Stephanie Wallace. team s string of three consecutive Division II state championships was snapped Satur­ dav morning when the Trojans finished fifth among the 16 teams competing in the Delton co-captains Monique Hoyle and Lauren Cooper are all smiles as they hoist the regional cross country Division III regional trophy with assistant coach Anna Seif. “It has truly been exciting and a privilege lo coach this group and watch their dedica­ tion and competitive drive intensify as the season has progressed.” Grimes said. He said he believes a key meet for the Panthers this season was the KVA Jambo­ ree at Kalamazoo Christian Oct. 1. “They had placed third (behind Paw- Paw and Hackett) at the two previous jamborees due to some injuries, and they knew that the only way lo have an opportunity to even share a KVA championship was to win one of the jamborees. They went out and won this one w ith an all-time low 38 points. “This set up the next must happen' situa­ tion. They had to beat Hackett (at the Paw Paw jamboree) to secure sole possession of second place going into the championship meet. They defeated Hackett without much difficulty, then went on to dominate the championship meet, which was hosted by Delton at our new home course located at the Gilmore Car Museum at M-43 and Hickory Road. This gave the team a co­ championship with Paw Paw — a first for Delton women's cross country, and a chal­ lenging goal achieved. “This success in the KVA has been criti­ cal to the confidence and success that this team displayed al the regionals. The mem- Chaney Robinson Jessica Stortz NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST A public accuracy test will be conducted for the pur­ pose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equip­ ment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots lor the November 5. 2002 GENERAL ELECTION in Assyria Township. Barry County. The Public Accuracy Teat will be held at: Assyria Township Hall 8094 Tasker Road • Bellevue, Michigan October 30, 2002 6:30 p.m. Thornapple Lake Estates Located on Beautiful Thornapple Lake, a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-Hour Manager ■ Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 2 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites for Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities CALL TODAY! 517-852-1514 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd. nashuille, Ml 49075 For further information contact: Debbie Masslmlno, Assyria Township Clerk 269-758-4003 PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE • BIC CEDAR, Exnect Success Call... bcrs of this team believe in themselves and in each other. This is key to their success.” Grimes gives a lot of the credit to the leadership of Hoyle and Cooper as co-captains. •’They have consistently kept the team focused and positive throughout the sea­ son.” the coach said. Another interesting aspect is that aside from Hoyle as consistent front-runner, it is always a different combination of top five runners. The finish order is never the same from meet to meet. For example. Knollenberg has finished in the No. 2 position twice for the team, most recently at the re­ gional meet “These girls have a great opportunity facing them this weekend and they arc de­ termined lo take advantage of it lo the best of their abilities.” Grimes said. Besides having the physical toughness and racing success, this team has shown excellence in the classroom. The top seven harriers maintain an average grade point average of 3.9. They might be the number one Division III academic all-state cross country team. They were fifth after last year's state finals. Grimes also mentioned the work of vol­ unteer Anna Seif throughout the entire sea­ son. Seif is an intern teacher from Western Michigan University this fall, and is a for­ mer standout cross country runner from Wayland. He said, “She has been a big help lo me this fall and is much appreciated by myself and the athletes on both the men's and women's teams.” The Delton-boys’ team last Saturday fin­ ished eighth with 202 points among 15 teams. Hackett won the title with 70 points, followed by Constantine and Bronson. Junior Evan Williams just missed quali­ fying for the state meet individually when he took 16th place with a lime of 17:49. The top 15 runners gel lo go to Brooklyn. Sophomore Brad Goldsworthy finished 19th in 18:05. sophomore Tom Sigler was 54lh in 19:28. sophomore Andrew Ouding was 64th in 19:46 and sophomore Rex Fetterly was 66th in 19:48. Trojans’ state title string ends The Middleville girls’ cross country r OFFICE"^ FOR RENT Exceptional and Four-room suite affordable or singles. Including: Conference room High-speed cable internet access Telephone system in place Utilities included Private parking Available: Limited secretarial services Copying • 5 acres • 3 bedroom ranch • 2 baths • Full walkout basement • Delton-Kellogg Schools • SI 19.000 (22297861 » Call Tracy Baker 217-2078________________________ □ -11WM • 3MW1 31VaaaAO13 • Carriage House Professional Park Call 945—5050 for appointment^ 3MP1 ■< regionals at Yankee Springs State Park. Only the top three teams and top 15 indi­ vidual runners in each regional qualify tor the state meet Saturday. Nov. 2. at Michi­ gan International Speedway near Brooklyn. The heartbreak of coming close but not qualifying also was experienced by the Caledonia girls’ and Lakewood boys’ squads. The Fighting Scots placed fourth and the Viking boys took fifth, ending the latter group s hopes for a third straight trij lo Brookly n. Grand Rapids Christian emerged as the regional girls’ champion with 63 team points. Lowell was runner-up with 84 and Holland Christian finished third with 88. Caledonia was fourth with 101. followed by Middleville with 103. Grand Rapids Catholic Central 144. East Grand Rapids 162. South Christian 182. Wayland 228. Hudsonville Unity Christian 302. Lake­ wood 304. Byron Center 367 and Grand Rapids Creston 417. Hastings. Wyoming Park and Wyoming Rogers did not have the minimum number of runners (five) to regis­ ter a team score. It was widely regarded as the toughest regional meet in the state. It was so com­ petitive that two league champions. Mid­ dleville in the O-K Blue and Caledonia in the O-K Gold, did not make it to stale. East Grand Rapids sophomore sensation Laura Malnor. to the surprise of virtually no one. was individual regional champion. She glided across the cold, damp course in just 18:29.8. being pushed by no one. Bethany Hoffman of Holland Christian was a distant second in 19:12.9 and Lisa Wojciakowski edged top Middleville run­ ner Jessica Stortz for third place. “Wojo" came in at 19:19:34.5 and u-K Blue Con­ ference individual champion Stortz’s time was 19:36.4. O-K Gold individual cham­ pion Tricia Miedema of Caledonia finished fifth in 19:39.1. Joining Stortz and Miedema in the state meet this Saturday will be Middleville freshman Chancy Robinson, whose lime of 20:15.5 was good enough for 15th place. The other three Middleville scorers in the regionals were Natalie Hoag. 19th in 20:25.5: Kaleigh Page. 31 st in 20:46, and Aubrey Raymond. 34th in 20:53.8. Elisc Nyland also came in under 21 minutes, at 20: 56.1. and finished 36th in her final high school cross country race. The Trojans’ seventh runner. Theresa Miller was 55th in 21: 38.7. Coach Tammy Benjamin will lose none of her top five regional finishers for next year. Stortz and Raymond arc both juniors. Hoag and Page arc both sophomores and Robinson is a freshman. Lakewood sophomore Corey Thelen and senior teammate Dan Morns both qualified for the state meet by placing among the top five and Tim Brog of Middleville finished 15th to qualify individually for the third time in his career. Thelen was the regional runner-up to Wyoming Park's Mark VandcrMcer, who won it all with a time of 16:03.4. Thelen finished in 16:19, eight seconds ahead of third place Robby Young of Wayland and Grand Rapids Christian’s Pete Clcmo was fourth in 16:28.5 and Morris was right be­ hind him with a 16:29.4. Brog, who the week before had been fighting an illness, checked in with a Corey Thelen Dan Morns 16:57.9 lo lake the last available state qualifying slot. Grand Rapids Christian had 78 team points to win the team derby and the other two stale qualifying squads were Grand Rapids Catholic Central with 98 and East Grand Rapids with 104. Wyoming Park was fourth with 132. followed by Lake­ wood with 147. Holland Christian 155. South Christian 183. Lowell J94. Caledo­ nia 224. Wayland 235. Middleville 306. Wyoming Rogers 341. Byron Center 365. Hudsonville Unity Christian 386. Hastings 408. Grand Rapids Creston 446 and Grand Rapids Central 447. See HARRIERS, page 14 LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. M9BIG AGESALE Bob Falconer »ayr Tbanb You! A heartfelt ikanka to all ike (rimJa and family wl»o attended my 8Otk Birthday Party on Oetokr I9t)> and to tkoac wk» wrrr unable lo attend but railed oe amt rard. It wa« overwhelming lo have (bat many people Jw>w up. I he day waa topped off by a vi»il from a \korld War II army buddy I hadn t »een in over 50 year*. Default has been made in the condibons of a mortgage made by John Thomas Vanderwert. to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 30. 1998 and recorded January 11. 1999 in Document No 023452. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N A . as trustee for Certificate Holders of SACO line.. Senes 2000-3. without recourse by assignment dated August 11. 2000 and recorded on August 3. 2001 m Liber 1064197. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Seventy-S’X Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and 84/100 Dollars ($76,814 84) including inter­ est at the rate of 10 65% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on December 5. 2002 The premises are located in the Township of PraineviHe. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 4. Home Acres, according to the recorded Ptal thereof, in Liber 4, of Ptats. on Page 67. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated October 4. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A.. as trustee for Certificate Holders of SACO I Inc.. Senes 2000-3. without recourse. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 199 0199 (11/21) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 - Page 13 SAXON SOCCER COMPLETES 7-12 SEASON Saxons push Lowell to the limit before falling in final seconds The Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team pushed Division four power, and eventual district champion, Lowell to the limit Wednesday Oct. 23 before falling as the buzzer sounded. Jacob Elliot put the Saxons ahead in the first half when he took a pass from, all-O-K Gold performer, Andrew Vincent and put it past the Lowell keeper. Hastings’ coach Andrew Wilkinson said that his team played a really good game. “They were fo­ cused from the start, and stuck to the game plan.” The Saxons kept the lead for the first half, but Wilkinson said that Lowell came out stronger in the second half. The Red Arrows scored two goals right away in the second while the Saxons strug­ gled to get their game back. Hastings got back into a groove late in the second half and tied it up at 2 when Pe­ ter Golc sent a through ball up lo Andrew Vincent. Aaron Fortier came diving through to head Vincent’s crossing pass. Lowell got a chance with just a few sec­ onds left in the game and put the ball into the net as the final buzzer sounded lo bounce the Saxons out of the district tour- Saxon goalie Scott AHerding clears the ball from the Saxon end of the field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Aaron Fortier (1) and Jacob Elliot share a moment as Brian McKeough (7) rushes to join the celebration, following Elliot's goal that put the Saxons up 1-0 in their disfric game against Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) "I had a great season. It was a great time. It was great because of the players." Coach Andrew Wilkinson nament. Wilkinson said that Scott Allcrding played a phenomenal game in goal for the Saxons recording 15 saves and easily handling many of Lowell’s chances with the help of his defense. Hastings did get their chances to score more goals in the second half, but Wilkin­ son said that a couple of close off side calls wiped out two Saxon goals. “Lowell just made more of theirs,” said Wilkinson of the offensive chances in the game. In a game like that, Wilkinson said that “anything can happen, they (his Saxons) put it all out there and did their best. They hung with them.” Lowell went on to defeat Caledonia in the district final. Vincent and Fortier were named to the all-district team. Wilkinson ends his first season as the Saxons' varsity head coach with a 7-12 re­ cord. earning wins over Lakewood. Sparta. Eaton Rapids. Cedar Springs. Delton, and two over Wayland. His team battled all year through injuries and other adversity, getting some younger players time on the varsity. He says that he sees the potential in this group of kids and that there is a very positive outlook for the future of Saxon soccer. “I had a great season. It was a great time. It was great because of the players.” The Saxons finished sixth in the O-K Gold tour­ nament this season earning an overtime win in the second round over Wayland. Seniors Josh Milleson. Peter Golc. and Ben Jacobs played their final game for Hastings. Wilkinson said that his team’s defense was hurt by the injury that kept their stop­ per Jacobs out after the fourth game of the season. Milleson and Golc were strong players in the back for the Saxons. “They played with a lot of heart, and through a lol of adver­ sity,” said Wilkinson. The Saxons held their season ending awards banquet Tuesday Oct. 29. In a feel good move by Wilkinson the entire leam shared the MVP award. Wilkinson's own extra-effort awards went to eight players, Vincent, who led the team in goals scored. Fortier, Elliot, Tom Girrbach, Scott Larsen. Chad Girrbach, Al­ lerding, and Brian McKeough. John Hollister earned the team’s most improved award, and the sportsmanship award went lo Larsen. Tom Girrbach earned the Lee Kaiser Memorial award for the player who best represents all the aspects of a Hastings soc­ cer player. Saxon Jacob Elliot and his District *do’ get down and dirty to try and stop Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Andrew Vincent (14) puts his all into this clearing attempt, while Chad Girrbach (2) and Brandon Schwartz (19) rush to join the play. (Photo by Perry Har­ din) Hastings' Chad Girrbach tries to keep his balance and get his foot on the ball before the Red Arrows. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lady Saxons stop reaching on defense, earn win The Saxon varsity girls’ basketball team solved some of their defensive foul trouble in earning their third win of the season Thursday Oct. 24. over Wayland, but were brought back to earth by the O-K Gold leading South Christian Sailors on Tuesday Oct. 29. In the 48-20 loss to perennial power­ house South Christian the Saxons trailed throughout the game as South built a 17-6 first quarter lead, and pushed that to 35-10 at the half. “Obviously this team (South) is tal­ ented,” said Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh. “It takes some great execution to compete with them and unfortunately we started slowly." However, it was a good sign that Hast­ ings was able to continue to keep the Sail­ ors off the freethrow line. South only con­ nected on one of its four attempts from the stripe. Tiffany Howell scored nine points to lead the Saxons. Against Wayland the Lady Saxons led for almost the entire game until the Wild­ cats came back to score the first two buck­ ets of the second half and take their first lead. Following a time-out the Saxons scored on their next possession to regain a lead which they would never relinquish. Amber Thomas and Niki Noteboom did all the scoring in the third quarter for the Saxons, both netting eight points. “Wc were looking for post advantages tonight and were able to find those. It’s im­ portant to recognize what is available and that worked well tonight." said Laubaugh. “Noteboom and Thomas played the offen­ sive post well.” Noteboom led the Saxons for the night with 25. Thomas ended up with 11. “Wc were a bit shorthanded since our See LADY SAXONS, page 14 The Saxons Kelsey Howell tries to drive past the Wayland defense (Photo by Perry Hardin) Amber Thomas gets off a shot after finding seme space in the lane for the Saxons (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Laura Dipert goes over the Wildcat defense tor two in the Saxon victory last week over Wayland (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Estate Ale No. 2002-23545-DE Estate of Donald Bert Eberhart. Date of Birth: 06 05/1961 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Donald Bert Eberhart, who lived at 217 West Blair Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died 09/15/2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Emma Eberhart, named per­ sonal -epresentabve or proposed personal repre­ sentative or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named-proposed personal representative withm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice October 15. 2002 James M. Kinney (P57750) 121 West Apple Street. Suite 102 Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-8000 Emma Eberhart 271 West Blair Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-5559 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE C0NTAC1 OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham aka David G. Wickham. JiM Wickham aka Jill A Wickham, husband and wife and Mane Alta Wickham (onginal mortgagors) to Comenca Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1999. and recorded on May 22. 2060 instrument •1044590 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AND 02/100 dollars ($162.013 02). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1.00 p.m. on December 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The West 10 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Cartton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date ol such sale Dated: October 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200016620 Hawks (11/21) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQfllGAGE^ALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David P. Harvath and Terry L. Harvath. husband and wife, to The Mortgage Company of Michigan. Inc., a Michigan Corporation, mortgagee, dated January 23.1998 and recorded February 4. 1998 in Instrument No. 1007230. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company. One MAT Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399. Trustee for Securitization Series 1998-1, Agreement dated 03-01-98 by assignment which was submitted to and recorded by the Ba.ry County Register of Deeds. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Four and 62/100 Dollars ($60,784.62) including interest at the rate of 10.85% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 pzn. on November 21. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land In the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 13. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, which commences at the intersection of the North line of said Section 13 with the center­ line of Gurd Road for a place of beginning; thence South along the centertine of Gurd Road 250 Feer, thence West 550 Feet; thence North 250 Feet thence East 550 Feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The f oreciosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 17. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC _ Attorneys for Manufacturers A Traders Trust Company. One M A T Plaza. Buffalo. NY 14203­ 2399. Trustee for Securitization Senes 1998-1, Agreement dated 03-01-98, As Assignee P.O. Box5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (243) 457-1C00 FHe No. 231.0165 (11/14) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. WMs, Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patnda A. Willis, f-s wife, to Oto Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17.1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in Uber 617. Page 749, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Ono Hundred Fifty-Five and 5/100 dollars ($78,155.05) including interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lots 4 and 5 of Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 3 of Plats. Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. The torectoeing mortgagee can rescind toe sate in the event a 3rd pa rty buys the property and the re is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 24.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 200.0379 (11/21) BCC boys third in ACSI Barry County Christian boys" soccer coach Deano Lampherc said that last week was the “first time a third place trophy was kind of special. Normally 1 don’t even want to touch these things." After falling in the first game at the final four of the Association of Christian Schoo! International, the BCC boys’ responded, al­ though not until the second half, in the third place game against Lakeside on Saturday Oct. 19. Lakeside had beaten BCC twice already this season and took a 2-0 lead into halftime. Deano Lampherc was disappointed that his team came out in the first half against Lakeside and played half-heartedly, not in­ tense like they should have been. There was a trophy involved. BCC came out readv to start the second half. Eric Lampherc took the opening kickoff of the half and connected with his brother Adarr Lampherc sprinting down the side­ line. Adam Lampherc beat the Lakeside de­ fense to score just 10 seconds into the half. BCC tied the game up at two with a 25yard direct kick by Eric Lampherc for a score. Soon after that Adam Lampherc inter­ cepted a Lakeside pass at midfield and took the ball down the field himself, and put BCC up 3-2 with his second goal of the game. "The first half was the worst half of soc­ cer I’ve seen,” said Deano Lampherc. “The second half was the best half I've seen out of the kids.” Then the teams battled back and forth. Lakeside tied the game at three. But BCC responded. Eric Lampherc again assisted Adam Lampherc to go back up by one. Lakeside tied the game up again with a goal with about a minute in regulation. There score was 4-4 when the whistle sounded for the end of the second half. After scoring four goals in the second half Deano Lampherc said that his guys were totally exhausted , but they’d come to far not to go out with a victory. It looked like BCC would get the win in overtime on a shot from Eric Lamphere. He put the ball over the Lakeside keeper, but a defender dove in and made the save with his hands. It was a good play to keep the season from ending, but gave BCC a pen­ alty shot. Ron Holley’s shot hit the cross bar. Adam Lampherc charged in for the re­ bound, but Lakeside’s keeper made an awe- The Barry County Christian 2002 boys’ soccer squad, (back from left) coach Deano Lamphere. Evan Wisner. Adam Lamphere. Dustin Webb. Seth Meek. Jordy Hulsebos. (middle) Seth Hoxworth. Troy Westendorp. Dahn Faber. John Chap­ man, Eric Westendorp. (kneeling) Shea Hammond, Ron Holley. Eric Lamphere. Caleb Oosterhouse. (front) goalie Shane Hickey, (not pictured: coach Craig Wis­ ner) some save on Adam Lamphctr’s shot. Lakeside's keeper couldn't control the rebound however, and Adam Lampherc got off another shot. This one made it into the net for a 5-4 BCC victory. Shane Hickey made 33 saves in the win. giving him 73 total in the two games. “That’s way too many. I don’t know.” said Deano Lampherc. “The defense didn't play as well, and wc were facing better competi­ tion. It was a combination of both 1 guess.” Deano Lampherc said his team was just LADY SAXONS, conf, from page 13 starting point guard sprained her ankle in the second and our other point was in foul trouble,” said Laubaugh. “Our bench played solidly and Noteboom was just huge offensively for us.” In the fourth quarter the Saxons kept the offensive attack on. and converted seven of nine free throw attempts in the period to ice the win. The Saxons knocked down 16 of their 24 free throw attempts in the game, and im­ proved their defense, allowing Wayland just nine shots from the foul line. “! was really pleased with our defense tonight." said Laubaugh. “It is starling to Let us quote your printing! HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP RR0FESS10NALCARCLEANING the Qualified Electors of barry county. Michigan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 2002 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. click. Wc got in position and didn't commit the reach-in foul nearly as much." The Saxons still have four games left on the O-K Gold slate, but Laubaugh says that “our focus will be to lake the next few weeks and get ready for districts. Wc need to work on what it takes to make our team successful. Wc still have some winnable games left.” Hastings will be looking to improve its 2-10 conference mark in its next two games. Thursday Oct. 31 al Unity Christian and Tuesday Nov. 5 at home against Wyo­ ming Park. YMCA NEWS PRQTECT2LQUB_CARS_ElNlSH_fi£E0fiLWINTER to dominated in the first game of the week­ end. on Friday (kt. 18. They fell lo the tournament’s eventual champion. Algoma. 5-1. Hickey in goal for BCC' allowed five balls to gel past him. but it d<K*sn'l sound so bad when you hear he made 40 saves. Deano lampherc said that it was BCC’s “worst defeat in four years. But I’d like lo play 'em again." BCC finished their season 11-5 overall. WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss - LETTERHEADS •CAROS •SIGNS • BROCHURES SafeJorclear coaUinishes 510.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete Interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special naariwDoaHtKrKMMKLaaL/m J-Ad Graphics 1S10 STAR SCHOOL «0. >/« MaaaMorStaaS. Hastings *945-9554 268 / 945-5607 On Thursday Nov. 7 the YMCA will be having a manager meeting for the organiza­ tion of the 20024)3 adult city basketball season. The meeting will be held in the YMCA office. 2055 Iroquois Trail, Hastings at 7:00 p.m. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this year’s season should send a representative. League organization, rule changes, fees, and league starling times will be covered. If you want input on how the teams will be organized into differ­ ent leagues, then attendance is necessary. If you do not attend, others will make deci­ sions for you. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance at the meeting is important. Final deadline for teams registering is Nov. 20. Teams will be registered on a first come first served basis. The league is slated lo begin the week of Dec. 1. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. HARRIERS Continued from page 12 ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GENERAL ELECTION WR1BEHELDM RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002 to the qualified electors of Rutland Charter Township Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held on Tuesday. November 5. 2002. tor the purpose of electing a candidate for a the following office Township Trustee—one vacancy (term expires November 20. 2004) Also the following Local Proposal. Fire Millage Renewal "•halt that portion ol the Authonzed Charter Millage for Rutland Charter Township for FIRE PROTECTION and CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS te renewed at 1.5000 mills ($1 50 per $1,000 per taxable value) tor the period of 2003 through 2010 inclusive for FIRE PROTECTION and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $140,107.00 The poll# will be open from 7:00 i.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voting Precincts Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2194 5th Circuit JuOQt Stite Legislature Secretary of State Attorney General university of Michigan Boara of Regents Michigan State university Bcara o* Trustees State Proposals 02-1. C2-2 02-5 ano 02 4 Sro DKtnct Representative in Congress 24th District State Senator County Commissioners Township 2 year terms B?tn otstnet State Representative Member ct the Wayne State university Boaro of Governors Township proposals Elector# who wteh to receive an Absentee Voter Ballot for the General Election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m., November 2. 2002. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the General Election may vote in person in the Clerk s Office up to 4:00 p.m., November 4. 2002. Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charier Township Justice of tne Supreme Court Member of the State Boaro of E Oucation The group behind Brog fur Middleville included Nick Tomson 54th in 18:02.2, Alex Robinson 63rd in 18:19.6, Chris Harkness 82nd in 18:44.4 and Matt Miller 92nd in 18:58.4. Lars Gustafson finished 104th in 20:00 and Jeremy Taggcrt was 108th in 20:28.5. Justyn Yager of l.akcwood just missed the cut of 15, finishing 18th in 17:05.6. Ryan King was 57th in 18:09 and Brandon Carpenter was 65th in 18:21. Casey Schrock was 74th in 18:30.6 and Ryan Posschn was 77th in 18:35.6. It also wasn’t a particularly good day for the Lakewood girls, who finished 11th overall. Leah Gusscnbaucr led the Vikings by placing 42nd in 21:11.3. Ashley Yager was 49th in 21:26.8; Ashley Barcroft was 70th in 22:43.5; Alissa Goble was 73rd in 22: 51.2 and Elizabeth Stuart was 81st in 23: 19.2. Kristin Chase 84th in 24:12.9 and Katrina Ackerson was 86th in 24:26.5. Chris Rounds led Hastings’ boys' outfit with a 39th-placc finish in 17:44.7. David Peterson was 67th in 18:23.1, Miles War­ ren was 96th in 19:35, Brian McLaughlin was 99th in 19:45.1 and Nick Sinclair fin­ ished 107th in 20:25.1. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 - Page 15 00MES ...from Our Readers Independent McKeough is best choice To the editor: Next Tuesday, the voters of District 7 in Barry County will elect a new county com­ missioner. The three candidates are incum­ bent Tom Wing, newcomer and virtually unknown Ron Miller and Jan McKeough. I have had the pleasure of serving with Jan McKeough on the Barry County Plan­ ning and Zoning Ccffunission. I have also interacted with Mr. Wing in his capacity as chairman of the County Development Committee. Jan McKeough was instrumental in the drafting and passing of the Barry County keyholing ordinance. This ordinance should greatly assist in protecting Barry County s lakes well into the future. Clearly, her lead­ ership brought that ordinance to fruition. Her dedication lo the people of Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown Township, as well as the rest of Barry County is unparal­ leled. She deserves the greatest of respect for her public service work on land use is­ sues. on Green Gables Haven. Barry County’s new domestic violence shelter, and as president of the Child Abuse Pre­ vention Council of Barry County. She will be a great asset as a county commissioner in many areas, including the development of the county master plan. On the other hand. Tom Wing has wasted his two years as a county commis­ sioner. He is well known for having missed many commission and committee meetings. Mr. Wing has been the center of contro­ versy with his ethnically insensitive "Scot­ tish Nazi" remark. He opposed the new County Health Department building despite the fact the building is being constructed without a tax increase. He did everything in his power to delay that pioject. As chair of the County Development Committee, Mr. Wing's lack of leadership caused a delay in working on the county master plan, in part due to his inability to fill the empty scats on the Planning Commission, Mr. Wing's per­ formance this past two years just doesn’t ny. The time has come for a change in lead­ ership in District 7. Jan McKeough is clearly the right choice for county commis­ sioner. James Kinney, Attorney at law. Woodland Newell has quality experience for the job To the editor; This letter is written to support the re­ election of Republican State Representative Gary Newell, who represents Barry and Ionia counties for the 87ih District. Gary retired from the Michigan State Po­ lice, where he served as post commander for.two separate posts, the last in Hastings. Gary is a family man who has respect for his community, church and family affairs. Gary is a college graduate who continues to learn. He has communicated effectively with his constituents on key issues. A tire­ less worker, he has gained the respect of his fellow citizens, organizations and col­ leagues in the legislature. Gary is an Air Force veteran who was re­ cently honored for his contributions to vet­ erans’ affairs. !n the state legislature, he is on the House Appropriations and Tax Poli­ cies committees. In the next legislative term. 55 of 110 house members will sene for the first time. Being a natural leader, we voters would be wise to re-elect Gary Newell. Quality expe­ rience is a much-needed talent as Michigan faces challenging times. Gary represents our values on key issues. Vote for Gary Newell. John R. Fehsenfeld. Hastings Vote for candidates who support life To the editor: Another election, another potential disas­ ter. What an ironic web wc weave as wc go to the polls. Democrats who are supported greatly by our educational system (NEA) and black Americans are defeating their own causes. You see. as wc continue down the spiral of “choice,” “women’s rights” and “minority rights." we arc indeed destroying the lives of those who make up these groups. School enrollment is at an all-time low. We’re continually politicking monies out of our communities to cover the lack of atten­ dance fees provided by the state per/student. Etoesn’t anyone in this system under­ stand how much money 1.6 million chil­ dren per year in our nation amounts to? And if it's a right to kill my baby because I’m a woman, it’s my body and I have rights to not have children because men don't have to. what about the child if it’s a girl? Maybe it would make sense if women were just out to destroy men. or male ba­ bies. but girls who would one day become women? That doesn’t compute. Then within our country’s minorities there’s the belief that abortion is a privilege, a civil right, freedom an equal right with the white woman, yet abortion has taken twice as many black lives as those of whites over the past 30 years. Sounds like inequality and population control to me. Wc need to move beyond the thinking that lives only have value when wc choose which ones can live and which ones can’t. Common sense shows all life has value. We’re all created equal, in the same place and by the same technique. And Someone out there loves even the least of these... but never content, now we're trying to donr “pcrfcct" people from genes of "perfect” people. I don’t know about you. but when I look in the mirror. I don't see "perfect." do you? Is your family hcriu ge going to be deemed valuable when son*. wacko doctor prefers blue-eyed blondes. 5’7". 36 x 32 x 36? Read some of Hitler’s thinking, and then Jack Kervorkian’s. Redheads, freckles, col­ ored skin, low to medium IQs, mentally/physically handicapped, de­ pressed. too fat. too short, wrong shoe size, none of these are welcomed in the "perfect" world they’d choose to create. Fortunately, it’s not up to them. But there are plenty of “professional.” working round-the-clock and being funded by our government to create such an ideal race. Please get out and vote. Shame on all of us that we’ve allowed this continual spiral of amoral, de-valuing of human life to go this far. Wc can’t legislate morality, but we can certainly support candidates whose platforms sustain life. We’re all at risk. I vote for life. Abortion, euthanasia and cloning supporters do not. Joanna Haddix. Hastings FORUM, continued from page 3 would be willing to give back all or part of the pay raise legislators received, from $57,000 to $80,000. over the past two years, in light of the recent state budget cri­ sis. Lukasiewicz flatly stated. “Yes. All $25,000 of it. 1 don’t need that much money to live on. $50 000 is enough to live on while living in Barry County.” Newell said, “I don’t set the pay rate. My charitable giving takes away about half of that pay raise." Both were asked if they would support a law to restrict or outlaw telemarketing. Lukasiewicz emphatically said she would work to outlaw telemarketing en­ tirely. She noted the State Legislature re­ cently voted down a bill to restrict it. Newell agreed, saying. “Everybody gets tired of getting those calls. The State Legis­ lature will continue to work on that.” Both also were asked about health care. Lukasiewicz said she supports Granholm’s ideas about purchasing pre­ scription drugs in bulk and distributing them to the elderly and needy. She said she’d like to see state government work more closely with non-profit insurance companies. Newell called health care, “the most complex issue facing us today.” He said there have been hearings across the state, but called prescription drugs a federal is­ sue. “The things my opponent has talked about are good ideas, but that’s a federal is­ sue.” Lukasiewicz responded that the federal government has had 12 years to act on health care, but it hasn’t and people shouldn’t have to wait any longer for some­ thing to be done. She also said she would want to do something about the nursing shortage. Newell was asked about farm land pres­ ervation. He said he would reintroduce leg­ islation that would limit taxation of all agri­ cultural land to just the value of the farm land. He also was asked what benefit Barry County gets from his membership on the Appropriations Committee, especially since things haven’t been going well over the past two years. “I look at the effects of appropriations on Barry County. There arc things I can do and things I can’t do.” Newell said. “I try to represent the district as best 1 can.” Lukasiewicz said. “People I talk to feel they have a non-responsive government." Both were asked how they feel about the state propositions. Newell said he backs No. 2 for sewer bonding, “to clean up our antiquated sewer systems. Ninety percent will go to urban ar­ eas. but it will have an effect on the entire state.” Lukasiewicz said. “ I do support the pro­ posal, but it’s just a drop in the bucket, a small step in funding.” Newell said he supports No. 1. to make it more difficult and time consuming to vote straight party, noting 33 others states have done it. “It forces people to take a better look at the ballot,” he said, and would cut into the huge drop-off of voting for non-partisan candidates such as judges. Lukasiewicz said though she doesn’t like straight party voting. “It’s your right. You have every right to do so.” Newell was asked if he has had any for­ mal schooling beyond high school. He said he has a business administration degree from Siena Heights College, which he started work on when he was 43 years old. Lukasiewicz said, “Mr. Newell has said it was a void in his life, not finishing his education, while I have been faulted for trying to finish mine.” Newell also was asked how many work­ ing days legislators spent in Lansing. He said he wasn't sure, but thought it might be 180. However, he added the number of days the State Legislature is in session is “not indicative of the work done by legisla­ tors.” Lukasiewicz, in response to a question, said she believes one of the biggest mis­ takes the Engler Administration has made is splitting apart the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmen­ tal Quality. “I’d like to sec it merge back into one ef­ fective organization. To which Newell responded. “She wants to increase the number of state employees, contrary to what her campaign literature says... I’m not sure enforcement was ham­ pered (by the split).” The challenger rebutted, “Violations of the Clean Air Act shows the prubiems of the current DNR and DEQ split." She also had a much different opinion of public financing of election, favoring them because “a lot of people think their govern­ ment is bought and sold.” Newell said he opposes public funding because “I have a problem with funding candidates I don’t consider to be worthy. We have passed some campaign finance laws wc hope will help.” When asked if she supports a limit of campaign contributions from outside the district. Lukasiewicz said yes. Newell said there already are limits. Lukasiewicz then asked why Newell was able to accept out of stale money from the likes of CMS Energy, Ford and Phillip Morris. To close, the challenger said. “I’ve been very touched by the people and my family who have worked hard for me. I respect my community. I think I can do a wonderful job." Newell called the debate “an interesting process. There arc a number of issue on which my opponent and I disagree. But I appreciate the fact she’s pu; herself out there as a candidate. “But in a time of uncertainty, experience is important." LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Deen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight D. Peebles and Sheila D. Peebles, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1998. and recorded on May 20.1998 in Document #1012194 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned Dy said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Co. potation. as assignee by an assign­ ment dated January 4. 2000. which was recorded on February 23. 2000. in Document >1041384 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 43^100 doUars ($47 941 43). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on November 21. 2002. Sard premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and the South 1/2 of Lot 72. O A Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville according to the recorded Plat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats on page 38. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200228040 Stallions (11/7) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Timothy Kamps and Lon Kamps husband and wtte (ongnal mortgagors) to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc . a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 7. 2000. and recorded on July 24. 2000. tn Instrument >1047148. in Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED TWENTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND 06/100 dollars (S120.487.06). including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on November 14. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Starting at monument P. on Lynden Johncock Plat. Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West for a place of beginning thence Northwesterly along County Trunk Highway No. 430 for a distance of 101.24 feel, thence due North a distance of 100 feet, thence due West to Gun River, thence North 25 feet, thence due East to Joy Road, thence along Joy Road in a Southerly direction to the Place of Beginning as above The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Hoad. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200227571 Cougars (10/31) First female non-partisan candidate running for county commissioner Voters will have an opportunity in the November election to select the first female Barry County Commissioner not affiliated to a political party. Non-partisan candidate Jan McKeough is running for District 7 County Commis­ sioner. The district covers Assyria. Balti­ more, and Johnstown townships. She is op­ posed by Republican Tom Wing and inde­ pendent Ron Miller. She decided to run as a non-partisan, she said, because “especially on a local level, I believe you should j"dgc candidates by their merits — what they do, who they arc, their education, their training and what they contribute to their community. 1 would like to be elected because people believe I'm the best person for the job, not because I’m a Republican or a Democrat.” She learned early to gauge candidates by their merits. Her mother was a Republican and her father a Democrat. “I have never voted a straight party ticket in my life. You learn to take the best from each.” Admittedly, she was told it would be easier to win if she ran as a Republican. “But I’m not going to seek an office under a certain party affiliation just to win that of­ fice.” A Barry County resident since 1973 and a Baltimore Township resident since 1994, McKeough has a long history of public service. A member of the county Planning and Zoning Commission for the past 7 years, she was instrumental in getting a keyholing ordinance passed to protect lakes from overdevelopment and overuse. For 15 years she served Rutland Charier Township in various capacities, including Township Board Trustee, Planning and Zoning Board Chair/Secrctary, and Zoning Board of Ap­ peals Chair/Sccretary. She is a member and trustee of the OUR-Land Barry County Re­ source Alliance. She has served on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board and was initially involved in the Barry County Futuring Committee. She is a strong advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. She was twice elected president of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County and is an elected board member of Green Gables Haven, a safe home for victims of domestic violence. An avid sportswoman, she has been a committee member of Ducks Unlimited for nearly two decades. “I was their token woman in 1984, the only female my friend Jack Walker knew who hunted and would work hard for the committee." She has a BA in psychology and social work from WMU, has attended many train­ ing sessions in land use, planning and zon­ ing and business management, and is certi­ fied by MSU Extension as a Citizen Plan­ ner. She was part-owner of a family busi­ ness for 35 years and helped her husband. Tom, start a tool franchise. She is a mem­ ber of St. Rose of Lima Church and is the mother of four children. “I’ve had over 22 years of training, edu­ cation and experience in planning and zon­ ing. master plans, farmland preservation and land use issues,” she said. “I think I can bring experience and knowledge in many areas not currently addressed at a county commission level. While I’m involved at all the underlying levels, the final decisions arc made upstairs, and I would like to con­ tribute some input to those final decisions.” Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jan McKeough County Commissioner — Advertorial 269 » 269 • 269 »' 269 » 269 » 269 • 269 < 269 » 269 » 269 I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE ON NOVEMBER 5 for Barry County Commissioner for District 7 Baltimore, Assyria and Johnstown townships Thank you— Beat The Rush! • Have your printing materials reprinted today! 616 to 269 Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Forms • Brochures Flyers • Stamps • Catalogs • Promotional Items Call us today and let one ofour sales representatives help you. 269-945-9554 1-800-870-7085 r.titl Hon Miller. Miser Het. If.i\lirujs j-ad,^choicconemul.com 269 - 269 - 269 • 269 » 269 » 269 ♦ 269 « 269 « 269 « 269 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 2002 DK School Board ratifies support personnel contract by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board rati­ fied new contracts for its support personnel last Monday. The contracts will be retroac­ tive to July 1, when the old contracts ex­ pired. School Superintendent Ron Archer said negotiations took longer than usual this year because the school board and repre­ sentatives from the Delton Kellogg Educa­ tional Support Personnel Association used a new form of negotiating called “Collabo­ rative Bargaining." In this type of bargain­ ing. “you don’t make demands, you talk about issues." Archer said. Negotiations also took longer because bargaining with teachers was also taking place at the same time. The administration and teachers have reached tentative agree­ ment on a new contract. Archer said. Teachers arc expected to vote on the pro­ posed contract next week. If they approve it. the board will be presented the contract for approval at its November meeting. Archer said negotiations were also de­ layed because the district was waiting to see what its fall enrollment count was go­ ing to be. and also waiting to see if the state was going to make good on its promise to boost the pcr-pupil foundation allowance. The state did come through with expected aid of $6,700 per pupil, but the district's PUBLIC NOTICES Notice oi Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THiS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Greenfield and Leona Greenfield, husband and wife, tenants by the entirety (original mortgagers) to Paul A. Getzin and Lynn M. Getzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated June 14.1999 and recorded on June 21, 1999 in Liber Document No 1031480 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BA Mortgage, lLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America, N.A.) suc­ cessor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mort­ gage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 15, 1999. which was recorded on Au­ gust 23. 1999. in L*>er Document No 103*327 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum ol FIFTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY­ SEVEN AND 92/100 dollars ($50,667.92). includ­ ing interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastnga. Michigan at 1«) PM, on December 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56 of the Village of Nashville according lo the recorded Plat thereof beginning in Uber 1 ol Plats on Page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) •‘rom the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 31.2002 STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY P.O 3o< 30204 Lansing. Michigan 48909 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE, that the Geological and Land Management Division of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing at the Irving Township Had. 3425 Wing Road, Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. Novem­ ber 14, _J02. at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to secure the views of interested persons concerning the fol­ lowing application for permit: Application tor Permit 32-084XJ41 -P under Part 303, Wetlands Protection, of toe Natural Re­ sources and Environmental Protection Act. 1994 PA 451. as amended, by Thomas Sadler, 5340 Solomon Rood. MtodtoWle. Ml 49333. The appli­ cant proposes to excavate approximately 5? 00 cubic yards of soil from wetlands to construct a 0.67-acre pond. The proposed project is located in T4N, R9W. Section 16, Irving Township. Barry County, Michigan. The application may be reviewed in the Geo­ logical and Land Management Division. DEQ. 350 Ottawa. N.W.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. during normal office hours. The public nearing record wiB remain open tor 10 days after the public hearing date. Any written comments to be submitted tor the public hearing record must be received at this address on or before the dose of the record. The hearing w« be held pursuant to Section 30307 of the cited statute. The hearing will not be a court-type proceeding: witnesses wiR not be sawn, and there wB be no cross examination. Public hearings are primarily informational and are held to encourage the expression of views and presentation of facts. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will, upon written request, provide a copy of the Department's decision on this application. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY By: Wendy Frtzner Permit Consolidation Unit Geological and Led Management Division FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Data: October 23.2002 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200229259 NOTE: Persons with disabilities needing accom­ modations for effective participation in any of the meetings noted should communicate with meet­ ing contacts, as listed, a week in advance to re­ quest mobility, visual, hearing, or other assis­ tance. (10-31) Hawks (11-28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made an the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L. Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc. A Michigan Corporator), Mortgagee, dated January 26.1999. and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Uber 1024349 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a whoUy owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America, N.A.) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by as assignment dated May 15, 1999. which was recorded on July 14. 1999. in Liber 1032455 on Page 1. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 02/100 dollars ($71,679.02). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wilt be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm. on December 5.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 8 of Block 7 Daniel Stricker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to too recorded ptat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 11; also toe South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Striker s Addition to toe City, Formerly Village oi Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 500.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from too date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 0200018713 Hawks (11/14) budgel projection of a loss of 10 students fell short of an actual decrease in students that could be close lo 50 students. Archer said. Enrollment figures are not yet final­ ized. he said, but with such a large decrease in students, budget projections for 2002­ 2003 will definitely have to be amended, he said. The loss of 40 students would mean a loss of some S268.000. Archer said the district was successful in spending conservatively last year, with the result that enough money was saved to cover shortfalls in this year’s budget. Archer said a shortage of affordable lous­ ing for families of young children may be driving the district’s declining enrollment. For support personnel, all written provi­ sions of the new contract will be in force for two years, but financial portions will have to be re-negotiated next year. In the new contracts custodians and full-ycar sec­ retaries agreed to a pay freeze in exchange for having the school district pick up any increases in the employees’ insurance pre­ miums. Archer said in previous years the custo­ dians and full-ycar secretaries agreed to pay increases in insurance premiums over a certain percentage of the increases, but in­ creases were never high enough to require employees to kick in. That changed this past school when insurance costs skyrock­ eted, forcing the employees to pay part of their premium. With the new contract the employees won’t have to make any contri­ butions to their insurance premiums no matter how much the premiums increase. Archer said. In the contract with bus drivers, all re­ ceived a 2.5 percent salary increase. Archer said most of the drivers arc part-time and aren’t eligible for medical insurance, thus the question of who pays for premium in­ creases did not have to Ik* dealt with. Part-year secretaries received a 1.5 per­ cent pay increase. Archer said the district has agreed lo allow part-year secretaries to be gradually moved into the same salary classification as full-ycar secretaries, which would increase the part-year secretaries* pay. Thus those secretaries receiving the 1.5 percent pay increase will also receive a wage increase because of the change in their classification. Paraprofessionals' salaries and the wages of Media Center assistants were increased 2.2 percent. Archer said the new negotiating method used by the district this year was a method he also used when he was superintendent of the Sparta scUtol district. “It’s labeled a win-win strategy," he said. “You’re eliminating the lose-win po­ sition. With win-win, both sides can walk “At Pennock, Professional Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Lani Forbes. “1 visit Pennock quite often. Both as a mother of 3 active children and as a Medical First Responder for the Freeport Fire and Rescue Department. 1 see first hand the high quality, professional, life saving care that Dr. Poholski and Pennock’s emergency staff provide. In fact, Pennock is capable of providing 85% of all the health services our area needs. So, when it comes to the healthcare of this first responder’s family, the choice is simple...Pennock Health Services.’’ Get your color film processed THE SAME DAY at J-Ad s PRINTING PLUS NEED COPIES! We make it easy on you — all sizes black & white or full color Black/White Copies 81/2x11 k tow as 7c with quantities f5e Full Color Copies away and say this is what’s been gained." Prior to the start of negotiating, both sides joined together in team-building exer­ cises led by representatives of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. Then, rather than making demands of each other, both sides would discuss each bargaining issue. For example, in the issue of class size, instead of teachers saying “wc de­ mand to have only 25 pupils per class" and administrators saying, “we won’t settle for less than 28 students per class." both sides would discuss issues having to do with class size, such as how the number of stu­ dents affect the teacher's ability to control his classroom or affect the ability of teach­ ers to give attention to gifted students. "You have a real open discussion about what the issue is." Archer said. “It truly is an experience of learning to trust each other and learning to try to solve the existing problems in a manner that is not win/lose, so that both sides can say. Look what wc accomplished together.’" Archer said the new negotiating style fits in with the district’s management approach of being collaborative in decision making rather than having a top-down, dictatorial management style. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board ap­ proved the hiring of Robert Downing as principal of Delton Kellogg Elementary. Downing’s first day was last Thursday. Downing spent most of his career in the Portage school district as both a teacher and superintendent, Archer said. Downing came out of retirement to take the Delton job. He replaces interim principal Brenda Pickett, director of student and community services, who jumped in to temporarily fill a vacancy left by retiring principal Nancy Potter. None tn Mortgagu Fornctonurn Sato TMS FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WSX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU AM H . ACTIVE MSJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detauh has bean made in the conditions «a mortgage made by Kevin L. Ofy and Marie Ann C Ofy. husband and wife (ongnal mortgagors) to Allied Mortgage Capital Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 14. 2000, and recorded on November 27, 2000 Instrument •1052302 in Bany County Records. Mchigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, As­ signee by an assignment dated November 14. 2000, which was recorded on November 27, 2000, Instrument •1052303, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum ol ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SIXTY-THREE AND 48/100 dolars ($162,063.48), inducting in­ terest at 7.375% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate al toe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at toe Bany County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on December 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Lot 3 ol Pinewood Estates Plat, being a part of toe Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North, Rango 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Mktoigan; thence South 8 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feet elong toe East tine of Lot 3 of said Ptat of Pinewood Estates to toe place of beginning; thence South 49 de­ grees 40 minutes 58 seconds East 349.12 teat to the Northerly hne of Oakwood Drive, thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West 177.43 feet along toe chord of a 183.00 toot ra­ dius curve to toe left; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds West 274.87 feat to too Easterly line of Lot 1 of said Plat of Pinewood Es­ tates, thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West 399.86 feet along the Easterly lino of Lots 1 and 2 of said Ptat to toe ptece of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from toe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shell bo X days from toe date of such sate. Dated: October 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: StallKXW 248-593-1304 one exposure 11 x 17 one s»de one exposure *1” Business Cards a A* IO* M Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200229373 (11-28) Stalions *24’° RESUMES - LETTERHEAD ENVELOPES - FAX INVOICES - LAMINATING Pennock SINGING - SHIPPING Give the gift of information. A subscription to their local, SERVICES ’z, ‘"Ortners in J -tofeMloM1- progressive ? 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM Need a Great Gift Idea? hometown newspaper. 1351 N. Broadway(M-43) Hastings 616.945.9105 Hours M-Fn 8 30-600. Sat 8:30-190 6^ 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER North Highway M-43 - Hastings �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 2002 - Page 17 DESIGN HASTINGS, continued cials to leam about the city and take some photos of downtown businesses. Kathy LaVictor. executive director of the Barr)’ County Area Chamber of Commerce, noted that the Design Hastings Town Meet­ ing was being offered as a collaboration of the DDA. the City of Hastings. Hastings Economic Development Department. Barry County Economic Development Alliance and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. During last week’s meeting. Williamson showed a lot of local slides and slides of projects in other cities, such as Munising, Monroe and St. Charles while presenting cost effective "useful” tips focused on color, facades and signage. “You’re going to see your city in a dif­ ferent way and you’re going to start to see opportunities that are there" to form a plan of action, he said. Williamson also said he was “very im­ pressed" with Hastings. His philosophy is that design is a method of managing change in an intelligent and responsible fashion to get the best out of a community’s resources. He also noted that change is a partner­ ship. Everybody has to do their part to make it work. The Design Michigan program receives its funding from the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs. A focus of the program is to help enhance the visibility, marketing and tourism aspects of central business districts. Design can help that a lot, said Williamson, who has been in­ volved in the program since 1987. His thrust is a comprehensive improve­ ment approach, including architectural, graphic, urban and interior design, he said. Design changes can also make money, Williamson said, showing how a restaurant added a counter to make it more upscale, and during the first season, the redesign more than paid for the S 15,000 invested. He also showed the transformation of an historic 1930s gas station into a upscale gift shop in Munising, while preserving the building’s heritage. Speaking of Hastings, Williamson said, “You have incredible architecture...You have some of the strongest architecture in any of the communities we’ve dealt with for many years. Il’s a real asset to you...It’s really quite gorgeous.” He pointed out the courthouse as one stunning example. “The fact that you’re on a hill gives you a lot of light and a lot of exposure...It’s a wonderful thing that sort of helps people really remember your community and it’s certainly an important landmark. Noting the former depot, he said, it was “wonderful" that the structure is being re­ used as a law office. Of the Courts & Law Building, he complimented the way it in­ corporates contemporary aspects, but makes references to the city’s historic past. “That’s nice. It builds continuity...So somebody’s been on the ball with some of your structures in terms of making sure they fit and are part of the late 20<h century but also reference appropriately to the past," Williamson said. He complimented the fact that the city has 37 restaurants, a brick streetscape, mu­ ral on the theater wall and the cleanliness of the town. “The city has already done some nice things that I don't often sec in any commu­ nities. That’s nice." he said. “You really should be more of a destina­ tion centcr...Traffic volume is 18,000 vehi­ cles a day on M-43. In a way it’s overhealthy.” Weaknesses, he said are the intensity of traffic and “no sense of having arrivcd...The city really needs a good PROPOSALS, cont. from page 2 $102.3 million to fund programs to reduce tobacco use. Health and Aging Research Development Initiative, Tobacco-Free Fu­ tures Fund, Council of Michigan Founda­ tions and Nurses Scholarship Program; and $42.9 million to the Elder Prescription Drug Program. • Guarantee recipients funding at 2001 appropriation levels plus additional state funds on an escalating basis for non-profit hospitals, licensed nursing homes, licensed hospices and nurse practitioners. All four proposals will appear on the Nov. 5 general election ballot along with Democratic and Republican Party candi­ dates for governor. U.S. senator, congress­ man. state representative, state senator and county commissioner. Two ballot proposals, one to force state lawmakers to vole on their pay raises and another to establish a recreation fund, were both approved in the Aug. 6 primary elec­ tion. AWARD, cont. from page 7 traordinary fashion. Sharon’s son was in­ volved in a tragic accident within the past month, and now has died as a result of that accident. I’m sure you will receive many nominations for supervisors who do out­ standing jobs, but I can’t imagine that any of them encountered personal challenges of the magnitude that Sharon has and still are fulfilling their responsibilities as well.” Duits was recognized for her award by the Hastings School Board Monday. She told board members “I think the award goes to all of us,” referring to bus drivers and others in the transportation department. “I think wc work well together.” 1 graphic signage and wayfinding system." He said the stop signs in downtown arc “rather quaint.” On the main downtown street, “you have great resources, but the architecture you have is not effectively used...You have some fabulous buildings, but everybody seems to be sort of ignoring it...They are just gorgeous. You’re covering them up. distracting people from looking al them." Williamson said. Noting the approximately six vacant downtown businesses, he said, “be aware of that and how that process can be re­ versed." Very few downtown businesses serve the after 6 p.m. market, and Hastings can'! be “a destination community" if lot of busi­ nesses arc closed in evening. "In the last couple years our world has changed. Everybody’s working...trying to cram all the things you can’t do on the weekends in the evenings. He also suggested emphasizing pedes­ trian amenities downtown, expressing the city’s history, better "wayfinding” and an­ swering the question ‘what is there to do here?’ Give people information so they can plan a visit. Williamson said. He suggested printing up guides for things people can do if they have an hour to spend in the city, places they can go if they like natural re­ sources, architecture, etc. “Make public information more public." He said Hastings is “a very walkable town," but needs to be more pedestrian friendly, with art and/or history presented in creative ways, for examples, so people will want to get out of their cars and ven­ ture into businesses. Sculptures of historical value or living history could link a river walk with down­ town like Monroe did, he said. “Find a way to get people involved in a narrative that is part of your history... “Consider signage that as an integral part of the facade. Thai’s a very important les­ son for Hastings. “Shout a little bit,” in good taste, he said, but don’t put too many words on a build­ ing. “There are two principles in business. Business lives on compe.ition, and if it doesn’t it’s not healthy. On the other side, business lives on partnership," Williamson said. Businesses should keep in mind their roles of citizenship on main street because they arc a part of the community and realize what they should “pull back” on to contrib­ ute to the whole, he suggested. Critiquing signs and facades on local businesses. Williamson gave some pointers of simple changes that if done everywhere can transform the cityscape. "That's the power of some of these principles...Signs becomes more interesting and readable. The character starts to come out and the distractions get diminished. At 3 p.m. this Friday, after the design clinic with business owners, Williamson and others involved in the program will talk about experiences of the day with local business people and discuss public design, streetscapes, community identity issues. He welcomes the public to bring questions and issues to the forum. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION File No 02-489-DO ORDER TO ANSWER Hon. James H. Fisher ELLA MAE LAURENT Plaintiff. -vJOHN WAYNE LAURENT. Defendant Kuzava & Kuzava pic By: Amy L. Kuzava (P52898) 118 East Court Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 269/945-632C Attorney lor Plaintiff TO: John Wayne Laurent Based on the pleadings filed in the above enti­ tled case, it is Order that Defendant. John Wayne Laurent shall fife an Answer or otherwise defend at feast 3 days poor to the heanng date noted below. If the Defendant John Wayne Laurent shall fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitfeo matter, and on the 21st day ol November 2002 at 2:30 p.m in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall enter a Judgment of Divorce in the above entitled matter unless Defendant or his representative appears on that date and time Drafted by: Kuzava and Kuzava. pic By: Amy L. Kuzava (P52898) 118 East Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-6320 JAMES H. FISHER Circuit Judge Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin N. Nye. an unmarried man (original mortgagors) to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, t/k/a Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Mortgagee, dated May 31.2000, and recorded on June 15. 2000 in Document #1045613 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOU­ SAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 11/100 dollars ($126,328.11). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on November 14. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry Ccxxity. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land to the South 1/2 r the Southwest 1/4 of Section 35. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township, Barry County. Michigan, running from the Southwest comer of said Section North 00 degrees 51 min­ utes 10 seconds East along the West line of said Section 528 feet to the Posuol Beginning; thence running North 00 degrees 51 minutes 10 seconds East along the West Line of said Section 230 Feet; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East 280 Feet; thence South 0 degrees 51 mmutes 10 seconds West 230 feet; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds West 280 feet to the Pant of Beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 3. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fife #200227702 Wolves (10/31) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Estate of HARVEY GEORGE VOSS Date of birth 02'10'1920 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. HARVEY GEORGE VOSS, who lived at 222 SOUTH STATE STREET. NASHVILLE. Michigan died 0607/2002 Creditors cf the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to JAMES W BEAVERS. SR . named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W COURT STREET. HASTINGS and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date ol publication of this notice. October 22. 2002 ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9557 JAMES W BEAVERS. SR 14700 M-66 Highway Bellevue. Michigan 49021 (269) 945-2891 (10-31) MORTGAGE SALF Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JEF­ FERY L. VALLANCE. a single man. Mortgagors, to EQUICREDIT. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of April, 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 19th day of April. 2000 in Instrument No. 1043320 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned lo FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three & 59/100 ($82,333.59). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of safe contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 21st day of November, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage wiu be foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry is held), of the premises described to said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.10% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest to the premises Which said premises are desenbed as foBows: Al that certain piece of parcel of land situated to the Village of Nashville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the comer post in the Northeast comer of the part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range West. South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79. thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an iron stake, thence due South 203 feet to an iron stake, thence West 125 feet, thence North 183 feet, thence Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning. Section 35, Town 3 North. Range 7 West. During the six (6) months immediately foNowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that to the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing 30 days immediately following the safe. Dated: 10/17/02 FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT Mortgagee FABRIZIO A BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney tor Franklin Credit 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 (11/14) HOPE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS Barry Township Public Hearing and Regular Meeting October 1, 2002 Public Heanng called to Order at 7 30 pm All Board members and 23 guests present Pledge of Allegiance Discussion on paving of Sheffield Rd Motion to table paving until further investiga­ tion of petition Regular meeting opened at 8 15 Approved minutes and treasurers report for 9/02. Accepted Department reports Motion to offer services to Barry Co. Land Use at www barry co org Adopted Resolution «02-15 Accepted bids for cemetery tree removal and new read. Authorized October bills tor $15,451.18 Meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm Respectfully submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Bamum. Supervisor (10/31) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Seto THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made to the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Jarvis and Sarah R Jarvis, husband and wife (ori^nal mortgagors) to First Central Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 19.1993. and recorded on August 11. 1993 to Liber 580 on Page 127 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank FA t/k/a Washington Mutual Home Loans. Inc. f/k/a PNC Mortgage Corp, of America f/k/a Sears Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 19.1993. which was recorded on August 26.1993, to Uber 581 on Page 436. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIITY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 15/100 dollars ($56,831.15). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wtu be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pm., on November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described aa: A parcel of land to the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 1 North. Range 10 West described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Section 8.1324.91 feet due East of the Southwest corner thereof, thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 208.71 feet; thence due East 417.41 feet; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 208.72 feet; thence due West 417.41 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL. 600 3214a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 10. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife #200227539 Falcons (11/7) SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment roll covering all properties within the WALL LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 02-1 benefit fed by the proposed aquatic plant control project has been filed to the Office of the Township Clerk for public examination. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district as is more par­ BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ticularly shown on plans on fife with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall. 5463 South M-43. within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $105,390. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisa and Assessing Officer has reported lo PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing wHI be held by the PraiheviBe Township Plann ng Commission on Wednesday. November 20. 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the PramevtHe Township Hal. 10115 South Norns Road. Delton. Ml 49046, within the Township the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public heanng include, in brief, the following: 1) Applicant. Mr. Jim Dimock of 12225 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton. Ml 49046. is requesting a zon­ ing change from -P-2" (Public Pioperty) to -R-4- (High Density Residential) lor Parcel to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, to accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962. as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing to the special assessment proceed­ ings in required to order lo appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party to interest, or his or her agent, may •08-012-024-006-00. at 12225 South M-43 Hwy. (the comer of M4o Roed and M-43 Hwy., formerly known es the Milo Bible Church). It is else proposed to amend the PramevtHe Township Land Use Plan so as to change the land use classification of die subject property from its present -P-2" Public Property lend use classification to a pro­ appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to fife at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township P-vd will meet at the LGI (Large Group Instruction) Room, at the Delton Kellogg High Schoo., whose address is 327 N. Grove Street. Delton, Michigan, on Monday. November 4.2002. at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of review­ posed Medium Density Residential or High Density Residential land use classification 2) Such other and further maders as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Public Heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Townshp Land Use Master Plan and Map and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at ing tne special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the Prairieville Township Hall located at 101115 South Noms Road within the Townshp at any the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the dose ol public heanng and may be further examined at the public heanng The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the nght to reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time ol the heanng or within such other lime as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following make changes in the above-mentioned proposed zoning amendments at or following the pub­ ic hearing All interested parties are invited to participate in discussion on the maner. PramevtHe Townshp will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property spe­ cially assessed may fife a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that spe­ cial assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections lo the roll, and considering con­ firmation of the roll.’ the heanng impaired and audiotapes of pnnted material being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon live (5) days notice to the Pramewlle Townshp Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the PramevtHe Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals will disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Townahlp Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 Linda Eddy-Hough, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 I I �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31. 2002 Delton, Hastings MEAPS reported LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made hy Nicole L. Belson a single woman (ongmal mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated October 3i 1997. and recorded on November 5. 1997 in Document No 1003763 in Barry County Records. Michgan. and was assigned by sa<d mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 31.1997. which was record­ ed on November 12. 1997. in Document *1003989, Barry County Records, on wn«ch mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 34/100 collars ($61,838.34), including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on December 5.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of E.W. Bliss Replat of a part of the South 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, being a replat of the following; Lots 7.8. 9 and 10 of Block 13 of HJ. Kenfield s Addition to the City of Hastings. Lots 4. 5. 6 and part of 7 of John Lichty s First Addition to the City of Hastings, and Lots 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. and part of Lots 3 and 10 of Fairview Addition to the City of Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 24. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated. October 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *990505840 Cougars (11/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J Gould and Luanda Gould, husband and wife (ongmal mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation. a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 23. 1999. and recorded on September 27, 1999 in Document No 1034593 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . its succes­ sors and assigns, as nominee for Wachovia Bank N.A FKA First Union National Bank. Trustee under the trust agreement dated May 1. 2000 relating to Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass-through Certificates Senes 2000BC2 Assignee by an assignment dated June 22. 2001. which was recorded on August 2, 2001. in Document No 1064105. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 46/100 dollars ($97,560.46), including interest at 10.000% per annum Unde' the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of tnem, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 12. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as The East 1/2 of the South 12 Acres of the East 57 Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. More particularly descnbed as; Beginning at the Southeast Comer, thence West 440 feet, thence North from the cen­ ter of the road 675 feet, thence East 400 feet, thence South to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated October 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200228231 Gators (11/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has aeon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricky L. Elkins and Theresa M. Elkins, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety (onginal mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services. Inc . Mortgagee, dated March 1, 1999, and recorded on March 2, 1999 in Document *1025905 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association FKA Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002, which was recorded on October 9.2002. in Instrument *1089081, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 37/100 dollars ($72,669.37), including interest at 8.910% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 71, together with the right of access to Thomapple Lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Park Plat, Barry County Records. The redemption period shaH be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale. Dated: October 31, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593 - 306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200227533 Mustangs (11/28) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED STOVER P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 21st day of June. 1999. by DANIEL M. HILL and BOBBI ANN HILL, husband and wife, as Mortgagor to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 28th day of June, 1999. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan as docu­ ment number 1031743. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date here­ of $16.126.21. principal and interest at 6.75% per annum, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of November. 2002. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County ol Barry there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter descnbed. for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest to date of sale and legal costs and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be be paid by the undersigned neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as situate in the Township of Barry. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: LOT 7 OF CROOKED LAKE RESORT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 52 The period of ledemption will be one year from date of sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 7. 2002 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED STOVER P.C. 151 S. Rose Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 By: Robert C. Engels, one of its Attorneys (11/7) Scores on high school MEAP tests ex­ ceeded state standards in Hastings in all but the writing portion, according to recently released figures. In Delton, high school students were just slightly below state averages in social stud­ ies and science and above state averages in the rest of the categories. In Hastings. 74.8 percent of those taking the test met or exceeded state standards in math, compared to a state average of 67 percent. A total of 75.1 percent of students met or exceeded stale standards in reading, compared to a slate average of 71.3 per­ cent. A total of 68.2 percent met or exceeded state standards in science, compared to 59.1 percent statewide. A total of 28.2 percent met or exceeded state standards in social studies, compared to a state average of 23 percent. And 57.4 percent met or exceeded state standards in writing, compared to 68.1 per­ cent across the state. Chris Cooley, director of educational services in Hastings, said he did not knowwhy Hastings students did not do as well as the statewide average in writing. “We’re going to look at how the writing tests were scored and see where the students had diffi­ culty,” he said. School staff will examine test results to determine if the curriculum should be changed to boost student writing performance in certain areas, he said. He said low scores in the social studies test may indicate the test is too difficult. Only a little more than one quarter of stu­ dents taking the tests (28.2 percent) met or exceeded slate standards, and that was even more than the state average of a little less than one quarter of students (23 percent). That compares to scores of between 60 and 80 percent in other test categories, such as math and reading. “You can’t have every other one 70 per­ cent or so and this one 20 some percent and think it’s anything but a problem with the test." he said. He said he and other school administrators have already voiced com­ plaints about the test to state officials. “They know the test is bad,” he said. But other than trying to continue to align thn social studies test with the local curriculum, he said, “there’s only si much you can do al a local level.” Cooley pointed out that the high school MEAP results aren't all scores from last year’s students. Students may take the test as a sophomore, junior, or senior, but “wc only get results when the class has gradu­ ated." Thus it makes it difficult to deter­ mine whether changes in curriculum arc having an impact. In spite of low scores in some areas, most students received an endorsement in­ dicating they had basic competencies in the areas tested. The stale gives three types of endorse­ ments: Level 1 (Exceeded Michigan stan­ dards), Level 2 (Met Michigan standards) and Level 3. (Mel basic competencies). All three indicate students basically “passed” the test. But only those students who achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 endorsement are eligible for a $2,500 Merit Scholarship. Thus in Hastings, 90 percent of those taking the test received an endorsement in math, yet only 74 percent received a Level 1 or Level 2 endorsement. A total of 89 percent received an endorsement in read­ ing. 89 percent in science, 70 percent in so­ cial studies and 87 percent in writing. Al Delton Kellogg High School, 91 per­ cent of those taking the MEAP math test received an endorsement, 82 percent re­ ceived an endorsement in reading, 86 per­ cent received an endorsement in science, 88 percent received an endorsement in writing and 65 percent received an endorsement in social studies. That compares to stale aver­ ages of 81 percent in math. 82 percent in reading. 79 percent in science. 88 percent in writing and 58.5 percent in social stud­ ies. A total of 81 percent of Delton Kellogg students taking the high school test re­ ceived a Level 1 or Level 2 endorsement in math, compared to the state average of 67. Level I or 2 endorsements totaled 71 per­ cent in reading compared to a like average of 71 percent statewide. 58 percent in sci­ ence compared to 59 percent statewide. 68 percent in writing compared to a like aver­ age of 68 percent statewide, and 22 percent in social studies compared to a state aver­ age of 22.5 percent. Thus far. some 51 DKHS students will be eligible for a merit scholarship. Blacken said, but that will change because some stu­ dents’ scores have not yet been included in the count. DK High School Principal Paul Blacken said that because all three levels are consid­ ered passing. DK students were “at or above state levels in every subject." Only in Level 1, “Exceeded Michigan stan­ dards.” were DK students a little bit below the state average, he said. However, more than the slate average met Michigan stan­ dards. As in Hastings. Delton will use the MEAP results lo continue to align the school curriculum according to slate stan­ dards and benchmarks. Blacken said. Five limes a year K-12 curriculum meetings are held at which the subject of aligning the curriculum with MEAP is usually dis­ cussed. The committee is meeting again to- General public invited to take sample MEAP test Community members throughout the Delton area arc invited to head back lo school Nov. 14 to discover for themselves the critical thinking tested in the annual MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) exams. Michigan Superintendent of Schools Tom Watkins and the slate Board of Educa­ tion are spearheading a statewide initiative for people to take MEAP tests during “Take the Test Week” Nov. 11-15. “Tne MEAP tests are an important snap­ shot of student progress.” Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer said. “The depth and complexity of skills tested often surprises people once they sec the test. To­ day’s students a-c expected to demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning skills at far earlier ages than we typically were.” Several local officials, business people, parents and community members have al­ ready signed up to take the test. Archer said. Those who would like to sign up can call 616/623-9246. The sample lest being given will contain questions from elementary, junior high and high school MEAP tests in writing, read­ ing, social studies, science and math. The tests will be given at two separate times to accommodate those who can come during the day and those who can come in the eve­ ning. It will be given in the Delton Kellogg High School Conference Room at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 14 and in the high school Media Cen­ ter at 7 p.m. the same day. The tests will be hosted by Archer and other DK educators. MEAP tests arc the primary component of Michigan’s new school accreditation system, called Education Yes. The system uses MEAP scores and trends and other ‘Portraits of ‘Distinction fry eStan eSnydzt Pet Portraits Make wonderful Christmas Gifts Quality OU Paintings at Reasonable Prices A/ELV LISTING NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE day (Thursday) and will no doubt be dis­ cussing the high school lest results. Blacken said. Blacken said the Michigan Merit Awards pul in place a few years ago as a result of tobacco settlement money coming in to the state has helped make college affordable to more families. “There are a lot of families who can now afford lo send their kids to college" because of the MEAP-based scholarships, he said. (The scholarship pro­ gram was partially set up as an incentive for students lo do well in school.) Blacken said he has counseled students to try and do well enough on the MEAPs lo receive a scholarship, because the money will nearly cover the cost of tuition lo a community college for a year or more. Yet. if stale ballot Proposal 4 passes, he said, “it will effectively lake away money for merit scholarships." Without tobacco settlement money to fund the scholarship program, he said. “I don’t sec any way the state can continue lo fund it." Proposal 4 seeks to give tobacco settle­ ment funds to health care providers, in a letter lo the editor this week. Blacken says some 53.000 seniors will lose scholarship aid if the proposal passes. Blacken also said the money will be given lo private corpora­ tions with no accountability as to how the money is spent. And the amendment “guar­ antees billions of dollars over the next 20 years to corporations who arc exempt from the stale’s Open Meetings Act and Free­ dom of Information Act and from review by stale auditors." Blacken said “Proposal 4’s passage will result in a very large hole in the state budget, forcing major budget cuts in many areas, possibly including K-12 education." learning indicators such as family involve­ ment. school facilities and teacher quality lo assess schools' performance. Not only arc the tests a major component of the new stale accreditation system, they will be used with federal No Child Left Be­ hind legislation lo assess individual school districts' performance, Archer said. No Child Left Behind laws require school districts lo perform lo a certain stan­ dard using a number of criteria, including the MEAPs. Those districts that don’t achieve those standards could risk being taken over or being required lo lay off teachers and administrators. Archer said Michigan is one of the few stales in the U.S. that docs not test basic competencies of students, but rather has a “maximum” high level measurement test. People can review sample test questions, get MEAP tips and receive homework help through the sites of many statewide educa­ tional organizations, including the Michi­ gan Association of School Boards (www.masb.org), Michigan Association of School Administrators (www.gomasa.org) and the Michigan School Public Relations Association (www.mspra.org). Click on the “Take the Test Day” link and learn about the test and helpful web sites. “The MEAP test is one measure of suc­ cess," Watkins said, “but only one, and wc all know that kids arc more than a single test on a single day. But because the MEAPs arc important, all Michigan citi­ zens need lo understand and appreciate the rigorous stale standards wc have set for our students and schools. 1 invite our stn'cwidc community to sec why this is not a basic skills test. Come take the test!" HASTINGS 4 Stadium Seating Gives An Unobstructed View YOU Visit my Booth M Ibe t. C. I. ■. Chtawei Arte A taft »m> MT. MV. 1 AT «■ BAfftMl MMMI KMM phase MMtf-1771 er e-mil AiHifftaOeal raw SUU,, NOV. 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OdoOer 31.2002 - Page 19 Hunt club stays zoned ag, but club house issue not resolved by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission last Thursday night denied a request by Joseph Wagner of Castleton Township to rczone agricultural land (A) to AR, agricultural, recreational and rural resi­ dential. Wagner operates a pheasant farm under DNR regulations that allows commercial hunting, an allowable agricultural use on ag zoned land. The harvesting of pheasant ap­ parently results in a greater profit than con­ ventional fowl management. He wanted to include two parcels in this use. Though a "club house” or structure for gathering would be allowed under AR zon­ ing, some believed it would also be allowed under the present zoning. Zoning Adminis­ trator Jim McManus said the use of the barn for a club house was not allowed un­ der ag. The owner wanted to be allowed lo have a club house for hunters using his land. He claimed this was needed for people now us­ ing his barn lo change clothes, clean their birds and to fill out DNR papers. Wagner said only two lo six hunters were on his property during a four-hour period. Some people thought the change could be detrimental in the long run because there could be restrictions to hunting in the AR zone in the future. The future use of the property is in ques­ tion since it is listed for sale. A prospective buyer might choose to develop the prop­ erty, potentially with two-acre lots, whether it was zoned A or AR. A question was raised about whether shooting trap and target practice were al­ lowable ag practices on the property. Wag­ ner claimed no clay traps were used on his property. He said gunfire should not affect neighbors or livestock. He claimed hunting took place within his property, and hunters were told to stay off the four acres near a neighboring farm. Earl Wilson, a neighbor, supported the hunting on the property and was of the opinion the Right to Farm Act allowed all the activities conducted on Wagner's prop­ erty, under ag zoning, and that rczoning was not necessary. Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley said his township board supported the request. Dale Sherwin, an official in the Depart­ ment of Agriculture, spoke in favor of the pheasant operation, but seemed to oppose the rczoning. He pointed to the need to expand the al­ ternative uses possible within agriculture to have profitability, in order to keep land available for growing food and to sustain the agriculture industry. He said Michigan has about 52.000 farmers on 10.4 million acres, and about half are part-time farmers. The number has held steady in spite of the national trend, Sherwin said. He said the strengthened Right lo Farm Act and the Animal Industry Act allowed more activities, aqua culture, exotic birds and animals, including hunting which goes with it. and the Department of Agriculture encourages these activities, and even gives grants to make ag profitable and competi­ tive in a world market. He said raising of pheasants added value to farm operations and is an essential activ­ ity of agriculture. He said the pressures of development conflicted with this goal. He commended the county's efforts toward farm land preservation. Sherwin lamented that some county ordi­ nances tried to prohibit farm activities, and implied this was the case on Wagner's op­ eration. However, raising pheasants and hunting on the property was not being contested by the planning commission. Sherwin mentioned roadside markets as one of the expanded allowable uses under the Right to Farm Act and ag tourism as an­ other, including bed and breakfast opera­ tions of up to 10 rooms on farms. He did not clarify whether hunt club houses were allowed under Ag uses under the Right to Farm Act, however. It was also not clear whether Sherwin opposed the re­ zoning from A to AR or not, but since he supported keeping farmland intact it ap­ peared he was opposed to the rczoning. Sharon Russell, a next door livestock farmer was opposed to the hunting opera­ tion. which she said negatively affected her animals She went into detail about how cat­ tle productivity suffered for two years from the noise from gunshots. Nervous cows broke through fencing, requiring that preg­ nant cows be put indoors. Horse training was interrupted, and threatened the safety of children coming there for lessons, she said. She acknowledged that raising pheasants was a protected farm activity, but believed commercial hunting and shooting was not. She claimed improving Wagner's business LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (original mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1993. and recorded on March 11. 1993 hi Liber 567 on Page 85 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee in the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. fka Countrywide Funding Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 1993. which was recorded on April 23, 1993, in Liber 570 on Page 128, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SIXTYTHREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SEVEN AND 71/100 dollars ($63,727.71). including interest al 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as Lot 18 of Aben Johnson s Addition No. 1 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 8 Town 3 North, Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from the date of such sale, unless dete<mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 17.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-5 23-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. State 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200228940 Mustangs (11/14) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Hariie J. Frazier. Jr., a single man. to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duty known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated June 29. 1999 and recorded August 17. 1999 in Document No. 1034025. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 33/100 Dotars ($55,923.33) including interest at the rate ol 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on December 5,2002. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Bany County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lol 9. Sam Bravata Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of plats, on page 68 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated October 31.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No 200 0608 (11-28) I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR VOTE ON NOVEMBER 5 for Barry County Commissioner for DISTRICT 7 Johnstown townships Thank you— I’.liil fnr by Kun Miller. 2OHU Mixer Hd. Il.istinys was harming her right to farm. She also said her potential to sell her farm was being reduced. She opposed anything to promote or in­ tensify the hunting operation. Don Wiggins, a neighbor asked for de­ nial of the rezoning based on unkepl prom­ ises over hunting hours by Wagner and in­ tensified hunting activities over the past two years. He was opposed lo expanded use of the land for a hunting preserve. . Wiggins objected lo butchering of birds on his own property, off Wagner s. He said the remains of birds were not being dis­ posed of properly, in violation of health regulations, and not according to what was promised. He said Veterinarian Phil Randall “indi­ cated the method of disposal was unaccept­ able, and they should clean the operation up, or he would lake enforcement action." He said originally he had been told "erhphatically, no club house or hunting club, or that type nf thing would be going on." He said Administrator McManus had said a club house was not an authorized activity and they had been told to cease the club ac­ tivity. He questioned the need for the club house, and said putting on hunting gear can be done outdoors. Wiggins asked for answers to. the pur­ pose of the hunt club, how long the current activity was to continue, how safety issues were to be addressed, and if the lead depos­ its from shooting birds (calling it an aban­ doned waste site) was to be remediated if the property was sold for residential use. Kathy Wiggins said they had moved to the rural area years before, preserving an old farm home and the rural lifestyle, only to have their lives disrupted by the noise from the hunt club. She said there was no longer the simple pleasure of a quiet morn­ ing, and woke to the discharge of weapons which impacted the quality of their life. Dan Marsh said he thought the club­ house enforcement action was improper, and the use was allowed in agriculture un­ der state law. He said the method of harvest of poultry was not regulated and commer­ cial hunting was allowed. He thought the business should be operated under Ag and not AR, but Wagner should try lo work with his neighbors. He said people move from the city and then object to farm activities and smells, but farming activities are protected from nuisance complaints, he said. Marsh warned livestock farmers, "Be careful what you are asking for. It may just come back years down the line when someone decides your operation needs restricting because it interferes with their use and enjoyment of their land." Commissioners disagreed whether changing clothes in the bam made it a club­ house activity. McManus read the definition, "A club is defined as an organization catering exclu­ sively to members or guests or premises or buildings for recreation purposes which do not provide merchandise vending or com­ mercial activities." Use of the barn for a recreational activity was being contested, he said. Commissioner Jim Kinney said the prop­ erty should not be rezoned, and the hunting preserve was protected under A zoning. Rc­ zoning to AR would limit some agricultural activities, he explained. He said the club­ house enforcement issue was one to be set­ tled in the courts. Commissioner Jim Alden said the ag de­ partment staled this is an agricultural enter­ prise and included activities related to hunt- f| feel there was a conflict. Commissioners Ron Gossman and Jan McKeough agreed the zone should remain ag McKeough commented on the property being for sale, and about the uncertain fu­ ture uses planned for the property, and the impact of changing the zoning to AR. The property is near other AR zoned land. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie said that unless more than changing clothes was oc­ curring on the Wagner property, the en­ forcement should be slopped. He said clav target practice is allowed in ag zoning. If violations were taking place, the neighbors should pursue it in court. LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by ERIC L SCHAEFFER AND TONYA L. SCHAEFFER, husband and wrfe. Mortgagors, to TANDEM NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE INC., Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of June. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Bany and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July, 2000 in Liber Instrument No. 1046626 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION on wfoch mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Six & 61/100 ($128,806.61). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State ol Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of November, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to the highest bidder. £t the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 10.8400% per annum and al legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums Which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said promises are described as totows: All that certain piece of parcel of tend situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as fo#ows. to wit: PARCEL I: THAT PART OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF SAID LOT 10. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST 200 FEET THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST76 FEET. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST 200 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST 76 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF LOT 10 OF SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 3. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 76.00 FEET FROM THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 40 SEC­ ONDS EAST 77.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 57 MIN­ UTES 47 SECONDS EAST 200.00; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 41 SEC­ ONDS WEST 77.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 47 SECONDS WEST 206.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. During the immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the proper­ ty may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sate. Dated: 10/3/02 FAIRBANKS CAPITAL CORPORATION Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for Fairbanks Capital Corporation 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48084 (10/31) 248-362-2600 Nolic, of Mortgage Foradomra Sd, THIS FIRM IS * DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A Jureoc. a angle woman (ongmal mortgagors) lo Flagstar ■Bank. FSB. Mortgages, dated Auguat 17. 2000. and recorded on August 28. 2000 in Document No. 1O4B675 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the dale hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE ANO 90/100 dollars (S186.995 90). induing interest al 8 625% per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on November 21. 2002. Said promises are situated in Township of OangevBe. Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4. Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, Section; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330.0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet men! tor ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 484.0 feet from the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet, thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.47 foot along a 500.0 toot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 26 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds West 133.08 foot; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds East 138.42 foot; thence Southeasterly 70 82 feet along a 200.0 toot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 45 dogroes 58 min­ utes 33 seconds East 70.45 foot; thence South 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds East 121.39 foot; thence Southerly 123.12 foot along a 200.0 toot radius curve to the rtf^t. the chord of which bears South 18 degrees 11 minutes 46 seconds East 121.18 feet, thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 foot to the place The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 10.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200122144 Hawks (11/7) Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations... Little’s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Delton Other Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mail • Felpausch • X-Prcss • Old Time Bakery • Pcnn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s •R&J’s • Tom's Market • Thomapplc Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Superette Market Nashville Baltimore, Assyria and ing. He said a club house under A zoning was an issue, but perhaps the definition was misapplied and changing, utility or clean­ ing rooms were not club houses. He said even drinking beer in a cleaning room after hunting and while filling out DNR paper­ work was a common hunting-related activ­ ity. Alden said he had a DNR license for 15 years to operate a hunting preserve, with a cleaning, utility and changing room. He asked if other commissioners thought he had a conflict of interest and offered to re­ cuse himself. Chairman Clyde Morgan said he did not • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cloverdale General Store Banfield General Store Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Woodland Express Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling Goldsworthys, Inc.. Hickory Corners Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lacey Store Vermontville Grocery Fein's Food & Beverage Fine Lake Part)- Store Dowling Cookie Store Lake Odessa • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Middleville Lakc-0 Shell Carl’s Market L.O. Express Freeport L& J’s Our Village General Store Gun Lake �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 31.2002 COURT NEWS: A seventh grade girl tried unsuccessfully Friday to hold back the tears as she was quizzed on the witness stand for more than 30 minutes about how a male family mem­ ber allegedly molested her when she was in elementary school. Her testimony was enough for Judge Gary Holman to order Michael Lawayne Main of Delton bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on one count of first degree and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct. If convicted, he could be ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison on the first degree charge and 15 years each on the second degree charges. The 12-ycar-old girl said she was in the “second or third" grade when she awoke on the couch and found the naked man touch­ ing and penetrating her. Main also alleg­ edly coerced hcr into touching him. she tes­ tified. “He made me rub his private parts." she said. On another occasion about two months later. Main allegedly took the girl to a Hast­ ings home where he worked caring for the elderly resident. "I wanted to go to sleep." she said. “He showed me where a room was After he put (resident) to bed. he came in and laid down and he was touching my chest. I tried get­ ting away and I tried scooting to the edge of the bed. He just held me back." The victim testified she told hcr mother about the first incident after it occurred and before the second incident. When asked by Barry County Assistant Prosecutor David Banister if she told any­ one else, she said she also told her grand­ mother "because my mom didn’t believe me." The incidents were not reported until June of this year, though it was revealed at Main’s preliminary examination Friday that the alleged incidents occurred three to four years ago. Trooper Dale Lynema testified that Main told him there had been no inappropriate touching, but that his elderly employer had stated he wanted the girl to sleep in his bed on the night of the second reported inci­ dent. “He didn’t feel comfortable with her on the couch so they slept in the same bed." Lynema testified Main said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! Reul / xlaft ( ammtuiii\ \t>fn t \ I Iltll/Ul x 2 ACRES LAND, perked, surveyed, modular, accept­ ed. Asking $17,000 obo. Fish­ er & Black Hills Dr., 20 mi­ nutes from G.R., 5 minutes from Hastings. (616)361-6593 ALGONQUIN LAKE AREA: Reward for informa­ tion leading to individuals who helped themselves to 200-300 golf balls weekend of 10/26. (269)948-4167 ANTIQUE SHOW: BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, EXPO COMPLEX. ON M­ 37, NOV. 2-3. TWO LARGE BUILDINGS, QUALITY ANTIQUES, JUST NORTH OF HASTINGS ON M-37. 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Shorty St Helen Middaugh Main reportedly told police that on an­ other occasion, he awoke to find the girl nude in his bed. “He said when he realized the situation, he returned her to her room." Lynema testi­ fied. “He also told me he has a hard time remembering incidents from the past be­ cause he’s a heavy marijuana smoker." Main, who remains free on a S50.000 personal recognizance bond, is scheduled to appear on Barry County Circuit Court for arraignment Dec. 5. In other recent court business: • Jeremy Endres. 18. of Hastings was or­ dered to spend 10 to 15 years in prison on his conviction of third degree criminal sex­ ual conduct and 39 days in jail with credit for 39 days served for accosting a child for immoral purposes. The guidelines called for a minimum sentence of 6 1/2 years. Endres pleaded no contest to the charges Sept. 13 in exchange for dropping a first degree criminal sexual conduct charge and a charge of threatening and/or intimidating a witness. He was accused of sexually penetrating a 13-ycar-old boy in June and July of 2001. In a letter to the judge ready by assistant prosecutor David Banister, the victim’s mother says the crimes have been a night­ mare for hcr family. “Jeremy sexually abused (the son) for years.” the woman wrote. “Me and his Dad never knew and ask myself how parents don’t know. I ask myself why (son) couldn't tell us.” The woman explained that she has al­ ways told hcr children. "I have eyes in the back of my head. I know what you are do­ ing. I just don’t always say anything.” But now. “I don’t say that phrase any more” and “I say sorry to (son) a lot for the pain that Jeremy has caused my family." Since the assaults, the victim has in turn sexually molested another person and has been separated from the family which “breaks my heart." “Jeremy took (son’s) innocence, his vir­ ginity, his freedom to be a child, trust," said the mother. “Jeremy has made (son) a very angry person." She added that Endres made hcr son sick and “I’m trying lo understand the patterns of sexual abuse. “I do understand that each and every day, it is a struggle to get out of bed and <®ce the days and nights,” she wrote, “be­ cause if I’m handling things OK, someone else isn’t and I have to be there for them." She told the court that her other children arc also suffering and asked for the maxi­ mum sentence for Endres. “(Son) has been in his own prison for years and has to face his family with being ashamed of what has happened to him," she wrote. “Jeremy did not ruin my family, he altered it and in time, maybe wc can be all right, but it’s going to take a very long lime.” She added that “maybe, some day, (son) can forgive me and his Dad because wc didn’t know and maybe, some day, I can forgive myself.” “That letter says it all,” said Banister. “My recommendation is that you sentence him within the guidelines. It’s appropriate and it’s necessary.” But according to defense attorney Kath­ ryn Russell, Endres is himself a very young man who has been through a lot. “Ils his first felony, he’s had issues with alcohol and he wants to get treatment for all the issues,” she said. In his own letter to the court, Endres said he is “extremely sorry” and “I was 15 when this occurred. I didn’t know then but I know now why it was wrong. I’m asking the court lo help me get help." Fisher told Endres that he does need help and that its a very serious offense. “It’s deviant behavior," he said. “It can’t be tolerated in a civilized society.” SPECIAL THANKS TO Pastor Currie for the many visits. I would like to thank Doctors Merriman and DeWitt for the wonderful care 1 received in Pennock Hospital. Also all the nurses ana staff on 2nd floor. My church family here and in New Mexico for all their prayers and wonderful meals they brought in. Thanks to you all, ______ Marlene Bruce.______ THE FAMILY OF Joe Storm would like to express their sincere thank you to friends, family and the Thomapple Manor Staff for all their support and acts of kindness during our time of sorrow, you thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thanks also to Wren Funeral Home and Pastor William Storm. Lola, Samantha, Christy, Nick Storm, Jeanne Storm. Brad and Donna Storm, Marcia and John Cowger, Toni and Rich Wenger. • John Bean. 52, of Lansing, is scheduled to appear for a Nov. 22 hearing of oral ar­ guments over his pending appeal of Michi­ gan Attorney General’s Office charges that he used computers and the Internet to com­ mit the crime of distributing alleged child pornographic images. Bean’s attorney. David Gilbert, expects to have his appeal filed by Nov. 8, which he says will challenge the constitutionality of the charges. Bean remains lodged in the Barry County Jail on S500.000 bond. • William Jones, 18. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to serve six months in jail and three years on probation for allegedly breaking into a family member's home on M-66 in Assyria Township May 3. He was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling and was allowed commu­ nity service work in lieu of his total fines and costs, and work release for community service work only. He was also ordered to finished his high school education. Jones was one of two Harper Creek High School students charged with one count each of second degree home invasion after they allegedly skipped school and broke into the home. Police were called when a neighbor in See COURT NEWS, page 22 POLICE BEAT: Woodland man charged with child rape WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A 32-year-old Woodland area man is being held on $250,000 bond in the Barry County Jail on seven counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl and another child Oct. 1, according to court documents. Terry VanScoy was arrested and arraigned on the charges Oct. 25 in Barry County District Court w hen a Nov. 6 pre-exam hearing was scheduled to take place at 8:30 a.m. The incidents were investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Two men charged in meth operation YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Wayland man accused of operating a metham­ phetamine lab involving hazardous waste and of conspiracy to deliver the drug was ar­ raigned on a total of three charges in Barry County District Court Oct. 28. Mark Steven Babcock. 20. was arrested on a warrant by the Michigan State Police on Oct. 25 and is being held in the Barry County Jail on $50,000 cash bond awaiting Nov. 6 preliminary examination. Also arrested and arraigned in connection with the case was Jason Lee Wyatt, 18. of Shelbyville, who is being held on 10 percent of a $10,000 bond. Both Babcock and Wyatt were among four people suspected of operating a mobile laboratory Sept. 26 when a Michigan Slate Police trooper following up on a tip found a methamphetamine cooking operation in the 11000 block of Saddler Road. The subsequent 10-hour investigation involved four agencies and produced four sus­ pects believed involved with the operation which the trooper called “very dangerous.” After obtaining a search warrant, the potentially lethal, red phosphorus lab. appar­ ently moved from the car to the house, was located and dismantled, police said. Wyatt is also scheduled for a Nov. 6 preliminary examination. Middleville woman accused of drug house MIDDLEVILLE - A 33-year-old Middleville woman was arrested and arraigned Oct. 28 on a felony charge of operating a drug house Aug. 17. Darci Ezinga is free on a $500 personal recognizance bond awaiting a Nov. 6 pre­ exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Man accused of dragging woman in yard YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Charges are pending against a 41-year-old Way­ land man accused of pulling a woman from hcr car by the neck and then dragging hcr across their front yard by the arms during an altercation Oct. 26. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies reported that the woman had gone to Daisv Mac's Tavern that night, where the man found hcr talking with a male acquaintance. The sus­ pect reportedly became angry and ordered hcr to go home. When the woman refused, the suspect allegedly called hcr names and said she would have to go with him because he had pulled the plugs from her car, police reported. The 41-year-old man then allegedly grabbed the woman by the arms and called hcr another derogatory name which led lo her slapping the suspect inside the bar. Both subjects were ordered out of the bar by the owner and each drove separately to their home where the physical assault took place. “She was intoxicated and scared." deputies reported. “He pulled hcr out by the neck, she fell to the ground and he told hcr to go inside the house.” When the woman refused, he allegedly grabbed hcr by both arms and dragged hcr across the front lawn. The woman then broke free and ran to the porch at which time the man allegedly threatened to kill hcr before leaving the scene. The suspect later told deputies he had only helped hcr out of the car. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail on suspicion of domestic violence and charges are pending. Domestic violence suspect arrested again HOPE TOWNSHIP - A 39-ycar-old Mattawan man free on bond from an Oct. 3 do­ mestic assault allegation was arrested again on the same day he was set to appear in court for the previous charge. Bryan Hughes, who was scheduled to appear Oct. 29 for a pretrial hearing, is accused of assaulting the victim a second time on Oct. 27 in Hope Township, according to a re­ port by the Barry County Sheriff s Office. Hughes had been ordered to stay away from the victim as part of his bond conditions. But Hughes allegedly went to the Waldorf Road home over the weekend and became angry while the victim and a friend carved pumpkins with their children. “He left to get a fifth of whiskey and when he came back, the two women were in the kitchen with the children cooking pumpkin seeds," police reported. Hughes allegedly accused the victim of cheating on him, which led to the woman telling him to get out of the house and out of hcr life, police reported. Hughes allegedly told the woman that if she lied for him in court Oct. 29, he would get out of her life. “She told him ‘no,’ reminded him of his bond conditions and told him that if he didn’t go, she would call police,” police reported. The woman then called 911 and handed the phone to hcr friend. Hughes allegedly responded by smacking the victim in the face as she held their infant child. The woman then fell to the floor with the child, police reported. He is also accused of kicking her in the back and shoulders while she laid on the floor as she tried to cover and protect the child. Hughes then allegedly strangled the woman with both hands after the victim handed the baby off to another person. “The children were yelling at (him) to stop, he stood up and (allegedly) kicked hcr in the face,” police reported. “She said he yelled at hcr about calling the cops and said he would kill her.” Hughes was arraigned on a new count of third offense domestic violence Oct. 29 and one count of assault. He is being held in the Barry County Jail on $25,000 bond await­ ing a Nov. 6 preliminary examination. Front end loaders found near Middleville THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Two front-end loaders worth a total of $85,000 recov­ ered at Michigan Asphalt Paving on Patterson Road by the Barry County Sheriffs of­ fice last week may be linked to what officials arc calling a possible bankruptcy fraud in Oceana County, said Del. Sue Bailey of the Oceana County Sheriffs Office. “My department got the original (theft) complaint in February and because of the magnitude of the equipment lost, it appears this is a fraudulent bankruptcy to the tunc of $4 million," said Bailey. Bailey said the Grand Rapids office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is also in­ volved in what she is calling a “dual agency” investigation. The two front-end loaders were reported stolen by a Connecticut bank which had been involved in planning to auction the assets of an Oceana County sawmill. “They came up missing prior lo the sale." said Bailey who received a tip last week that the loaders might be on a job site in Hastings where a parking lol was being paved. After the loaders did not turn up in Hastings, Barry County Sheriff's Det. Sgt. David Oakland went to the Patterson Road yard and found one of the items behind and old as­ phalt plant Thursday. The other loader was recovered on Friday. Oakland reportedly was te d by a witness that the two loaders showed up at the yard last spring. “I hope this is brought to a successful conclusion.” said Bailey. “Fraud costs all of us.” Hockey, golfing equipment missing ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - More than $2,000 worth of hockey and golfing equipment were reported stolen Oct. 28 from a garage in the 4000 block of England Drive near Marsh Road, according to the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Missing arc skates, a helmet, gloves, pants, shin guards, elbow pads, and equipment bag, plus a number of clubs, a golf bag and shoes. It is not known whether the garage was locked at the lime of the theft. The incident remains under investigation. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday October 31 2002 - Page 21 ‘Major supplier of cocaine’ gets 15 to 30-years by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Convicted cocainc dealer Timmy Allen Rosenberg did not receive a life sentence, nor was the prosecutor's recommended sentence ol 20 to 60 years imposed by Barry County Circuit Judge James H. Fisher. But the 15- to 30-year sentence Fisher handed down in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday exceeded the state's sen­ tencing guidelines of 19 months lo six years “for substantial and compelling rea­ sons." based on Rosenberg's 31 prior mis­ demeanor and two felony convictions, seven of which were related to assaultive behavior. Fisher also t«x$k into account numerous uncharged accusations and two prior ac­ quittals on rape charges. Rosenberg's sentence was on a Sept. 16 jury trial conviction of selling cocaine to his cousin. Frank Hcacock. in a deal staged and controlled by the Southwest Enforce­ ment Team in Rosenberg’s Railroad Street driveway last Feb. 12. With funds provided by SWET. Hcacock testified that he had purchased an “eight ball” of cocaine from Rosenberg. Rosenberg’s defense witness, former roommate and current prison inmate Shan­ non Pclruska reportedly indicated in an ear­ lier interview that Rosenberg may be “pushing kilos (2.2 pounds) of cocaine through his house every week." Rosenberg. 36. also was sentenced to serve three to five years on a conviction of possessing a dangerous weapon, a bludg­ eon. and 16 months to two years for pos­ sessing the controlled substance Xanax without a prescription, both charges to which he pleaded guilty. Fisher handed down the sentence after twice postponing the hearing, citing lack of information about Rosenberg’s prior record and a pending charge of first degree rape, for which he is set to be tried Dec. 2. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill praised the time and care Fisher used in fashioning a sentence, which likely will be appealed, he said. “Most sentences arc appealed." said McNeill Thursday after the hearing. “What judges say on the record is what is re­ viewed by the Appeals Court in determin­ ing whether they gave substantial and com­ pelling reasons for departing from the guidelines." McNeill called Fisher’s sentence “bril­ liant." “From a legal perspective.” said McNeill, “he did a really good job ” Rosenberg, a fourth habitual offender, could have been sentenced to a maximum of life in prison on the cocaine conviction, but offense variable and prior record vari­ able scoring ot various factors pertaining lo Rosenberg s record “reduces sentencings to mathematics." said Fisher. “I think this case highlights the limita­ tions inherent with the guidelines wc have to use in the State of Michigan.” Fisher said, “to quantify every part of the defen­ dant's background and come up with a number representing a specific sentence re­ duces it to a problem of math.” Fisher said his intentior. in exceeding the guidelines was to impose a sentence pro­ portionate to Rosenberg’s criminal history “which basically spans his entire adult life.” Fisher said. “Over the last five to six years, just as he did throughout most of the late 1980s, Ro­ senberg has left society lo wallow in the cesspool of the wake- he has made of his life." said McNeill to the court. “He has violated and abused almost every aspect of our community, directly and by and through those with whom he has associ­ ated.” Rosenberg previously stood trial and was acquitted once for third degree criminal sexual conduct in 1997 and again of first degree rape in 2000. In the 1997 case. Rosenberg was accused offering to drive an acquaintance home from a bar. but instead, driving her lo his house where she said he forcibly held her down by hcr wrists and raped hcr. accord­ ing to court documents. The victim then left in Rosenberg’s vehicle and drove her­ self to hcr sister’s house. Rosenberg claimed the sex was consensual and he was acquitted at jury trial. In the other case, the 17-ycar-old victim testified that Rosenberg gave her beer and cocaine for several hours before engaging in consensual sex. The victim testifed she then began lo feel ill and told Rosenberg she wanted to leave. Instead, she was alleg­ edly pushed down on the bed and forcibly raped. Rosenberg was tried and was again found not guilty. In his sentencing brief. McNeill also cited other, uncharged rape allegations against Rosenberg involving different women in 1994. 1995. 1998. 1999 and 2001. Also cited in McNeill's brief are allega­ tions against Rosenberg of stalking a prior alleged rape victim in 2001. assault with a motor vehicle in 2000. felonious assault in 2001. felony stalking of a minor in 2001. felonious assault with a motor vehicle in Kent County last year where the victim was the alleged 2000 rape victim, an extortion threat in 2002. malicious destruction of a astings man's garage in 20(Ml. and numcrs other allegations McNeill asked tor the 20-ycar minimum Hence “to protect this community, to pre11 further uncharged (or unsustainable at major supplier of drugs at the "party barn." shut down by the Barry County Sheriff > office in the past two years. The citizens accused Rosenberg ot sup­ plying alcohol and dealing drugs to a lair number of teenagers and young adults in this community" and that “he openly brags that the law enforcement and the local judi­ cial sy stem in this community do not have enough brains to catch him doing any of his activities." McNeill said the letter was not the main motivator in launching an undercover in­ vestigation into Rosenberg's cocaine deal ings. but various arrests ot other cocaine dealers led to the recurrence Rosen berg's name as their supplier As part of his sentence. Fisher ordered Rosenberg to pay a S25.OOO tine, which McNeill said is "very important" because Rosenberg can not be released from parole until the fine is paid. Convicted cocaine dealer Tim Rosenberg was taken to prison last week by Barry County Sheriffs Sgt Bob Abendroth. right, to begin a 15-year minimum sen­ tence handed down Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) criminal career." Rosenberg’s next trial focuses on allega­ tions that he forced an 18-year-old house guest lo have sex with him in early June of this year, an allegation which led to police searching Rosenberg’s home and finding the bludgeon, some traces of cocaine and the Xanax. Each of the two charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. Police officials and prosecutors were particularly interested in an anonymous let­ ter they received dated May 28. 2001. re­ garding public concern over Rosenberg’s alleged activities. It was signed only “Sev­ eral concerned citizens." The letter was intended to help authori­ ties "get one of Hastings' problem citizens off our streets and out of our community." it states. “Mr. Rosenberg runs a fence busi­ ness and his girlfriend works with him. but that is only a front for their drug activities." The letter alleges that Rosenberg was a trial) sexual assaults upon vulnerable women, to slop the stalking, assaults and threats upon those who cross this defen­ dant. lo serve as a deterrent to those who associate with this defendant and continue lo involve themselves in the trafficking of drugs within this community." According to defense attorney James Goulooze. Rosenberg has admitted to mak­ ing some mistakes, but "they’re (authori­ ties) doing everything but accusing him of knowing where Chandra Levy is." he said. “Tim will acknowledge he’s done some­ things he regrets and deserves to be pun­ ished for. but certainly not to the extent that he’s accused of here.” “It’s remarkable he’s accumulated seven assaultive offense convictions.” said Fisher. “1 don't recall anyone having that many. That puts Mr. Rosenberg off the chart." “Timmy Rosenberg’s predatory, anti-so­ cial and assaultive criminal history... pro­ vides an ample basis for this court to ad­ dress the entire circumstances surrounding both this offense and this offender.” McNeill told the court. “The sentencing guidelines fail to adequately reflect the im­ pact this offender, the totality of his drug dealing and his entire, one-man criminal enterprise has had upon this community during the 19 years since he began his adult Dowling teen suffers critical injuries Tuesday A 48-year-old Dowling woman was hurt and her 17-year-old daughter is in criti­ cal condition at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids with injuries suffered when their car entered the path of another vehicle on Cedar Creek Road early Tuesday, according to the Michigan State Police. Trooper Dale Lynema said Robin Frohlich of Dowling was driving with her daughter. Ashley Chilton, tn the passenger seat west on Dowling Road when she allegedly failed to y.eld at a stop sign Their 1996 Chevy Lumina was struck on the passenger side by a southbound Ford Tempo driven by Karen Jones, 38. of Hastings, Lynema said. Jones, who was wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment of a broken leg. She re­ mains in stable condition. Frohlich was also taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released while Chilton was airlifted to Grand Rapids. Neither Frohlich nor Chilton reportedly were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash Al­ cohol was not a factor in the cause of the 7:10 a.m. crash. Lynema said Here. Delton firefighters assist at the scene. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) ^AND&GRAVEL^ FOR YOUR NEEDS ! ■ ; ' • 2NS Washed Sand I Screened Topsoil > Landscape Stones ' Deliveries Available i Drainfield Stone Crushed Rock Crushed Concrete fill Sand I Accepting clean, broken concrete [ Mead Sand & Gravel 733 S. Durkee St. (M-66). 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The neighbor then watched as the two males got out of the car and looked in the windows at about 12:15 p.m. I'hc neighbor got into his car lo see what was going on and when he got around to the back of the house, he saw that the slider door was broken. He then saw the suspects leave the house and he tried to gel lo the key which, was still in the ignition, but the suspects beat him to it. police had said. The man recorded the license plate num­ ber. then watched as one of the men drove around to the front of the house, where he stopped and picked up the accomplice. Though Jones previously told authorities he had gone lo the home lo steal guns, the two got away w ith only a jar of change, po­ lice said. His alleged accomplice. Ryan Robbins, also was arrested and arraigned on a second degree home invasion charge, but he not been prosecuted further, said assistant prosecutor David Banister. "Truthful testimony was not given against his co-defendant and Mr. Robbins has not been charged as a result ot it." Ban­ ister said. Judge James Fisher also ordered Jones to pay SI.(KM) in couri costs and denied his ap­ plication for Holmes Youthful Trainee .Act Status. • Jonathan Peters. 27. of Lake Odessa was sentenced lo 30 days in jail with credit for eight days served and one year proba­ tion on his conviction of resisting and ob­ structing police. Peters was arrested after police re­ sponded May 22 to a report of man who had reportedly been drinking for two days. He was arrested on two counts of resisting and obstructing police and one count of be­ ing an habitual offender. Troopers originally were dispatched to assist EMS personnel al the Barber Road home where Peters was found sitting be­ hind the wheel ot a vehicle parked in the driveway. Peters was described by police as "ini­ tially verbally combative. Inside the home where police conducted their investigation. Peters reportedly delib­ erately kicked a bucket of vomit" on the floor which then splashed onto the leg and boot of one of the troopers. Peters then (allegedly) became verbally threatening, said police. He was told to sit down and after confronting one trooper, authorities had to apply pressure to get him to sit down. Peters was then arrested and allegedly continued to refuse to cooperate at the Barry County Jail, when he was secured into a restraint chain officers said. "When he violates probation, it's our in­ tent to ask for the maximum prison sen­ tence.” said McNeill. Defense attorney Dave Kuzava argued that though Peters had been on a drinking binge, he "maintained himself at his resi­ dence.” he said. "His family got concerned, saulted. "He was simply a belligerent drunk." said Kuzava. "Since that day. he continues to be sobci." Peters regularly attends Alcoholics Anony mous and "has taken dramatic steps to address his alcohol problem." Peters admitted that drinking has been a "mam factor" in his life, but “I've been so­ ber since May 23” and "1 attend church regularly." "You may want to look at Proverbs 23 while you’re sitting in jail." said the judge. "It talks about the dangers of excessive al­ cohol use." • Delilah Lane. 46. of Delton, had her sentencing postponed because she failed to appear at the probation office for a sched­ uled pre-sentence interview. Lane is charged with one felony count of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of misdemeanor domestic violence. She is also charged as a third habitual of­ fender and could be ordered to spend two years in prison. She is now scheduled for sentencing Nov. 21. they called EMS. EMS found out alcohol was involved and called police. Police were there to be sure he complied with EMS re­ quests.” Kuzava pointed out that no one was as­ • Shawn Rowley. 34. of Hastings, was sentenced to serve one to five years in the Michigan Department of Corrections on a JBDreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Michigan Avenue *Whw» GMC Truck Hastings* Michigan 49058 Exciting Your ExptcWkms is a Famty TroMorT 0% FOR 60 Months Offer ends Today! Hurry in to and NO PAYMENTS until next year on any 2002 Olds, GMC & Pontiac models and most 2003 models!!! -IF WE DON'T HAVE IT WE CAN GET ITT - ~ ~ ' =------------ V PONTIAC f ORMNQ mCHWWNT Eric Dreisboch. President Don Gentry, Sales Mgr Pontiac Oldsmobile Barrie Signs, Sales GMC Truck 328 North Michigan Ave.*aie Hastings. 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He will have a chance to have the meth­ amphetamine conviction w iped from his re­ cord. however, if he is successful on proba­ tion under the terms of Section 7411 of the Public Health Code. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said Elswick "just doesn't get it." and expects him to fail on probation. “Time will tell if he gels it or not.” said Elswick's attorney. David Kuzava. “To his credit, he has no felonies, he's going to ad­ dress his substance abuse problems." Elswick said he has no plans to violate probation because he has a l()-year-old daughter. “I’m not going to let hcr be put into any­ body Use's hands." he said. • Douglas Howland. 26. of Shelbyville, was ordered to spend six months in jail for manufacturing methamphetamine Aug. 28 at his Bea Street home in Orangeville Township. “Production of methamphetamine can not be tolerated." said McNeill, who added, “there's no indication he was trafficking, but that it was for his own use." Howland was arrested by the West Michigan Enforcement Team after they re­ ceived a tip that Howland had items related to the production of methamphetamine. Finished methamphetamine was located on Howland's bed within a tin foil while police also found a small baggy containing red phosphorous used in the production of meth. Officers said they also found a con­ tainer of iodine crystals and a pint sized empty acetone container, also used in the meth production. A number of chemicals, including six gallons of iodine and other ingredients were also found at his home during the exe­ cution of a search warrant. “I’d like lo extend my sincere apologies for the trouble I’ve brought on everyone." said Howland. “Isn’t your brother a police officer?" Fisher asked Howland who replied “yes." "What happened to you?” the judge asked. “I strayed off the path." Howland an­ swered. “You’re way off the path." Fisher said. “You’re so far off. you’re two steps away from prison." fue. 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Liceaga TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS mcludmg whose addresses) are unknown and whose in­ erest in the matter may be barred or affected by he following TAKE NOTICE; A hearing will be held on No•ember 22.2002 at 1:00 p.m., at 220 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 before Judge Hon. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) for the following purx>se A hearing will be held on the petition requestng that Susana M Postel, of 5847 West Byron. Chicago. IBinois 60634. be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Noe C Liceaga. deceased, who lived at 5341 Kent Avenue. Ham­ mond. Indiana 46320 and who died October 18. 2002, with real property located wrthm the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and requesting that the Will of the deceased dated May 17. 2001 be admitted to Probate. It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the decedent are notified that all daims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Susana M Postel, named Personal Representative, or to both the Probate Court at 220 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. and the namedproposed Per­ sonal Representative withm 4 months of the date of publication ol this notice October 30. 2002 99 GMC 1500 Z-71 4X4 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE 5 3 V-8. SLE PKG CD LOADED' V-5. CD CHROME WHEELS POWER MOONROOF 299mONTH *21 9month 00 CHEVY 2500 EXT CAB 4X4 84 GMC 1500 SHORTBOX PICKUP 6 0 V-fi. DUAL POWER SEATS HARD TO AND NORTH CAROLINA TITLE & USPECTON STICKERS CCX.DA/C SOL© MCE TRUCK' ‘21,995 ‘3,888 F’LUS TAX & TITLE BEST TERM 4 RATE TO QUALIFIED BUYER. 9 _____ 9 Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Longstreet Robert J Longstreet (P53546) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Susana M. Postel 5847 West Byron Chicago. IL 60634 (10-31) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-11-07.pdf 910bf71a2ce6c6e9495e8fe547da3b21 PDF Text Text Arts council head taking new position See Page 2 Juvenile justice problems outlined _____ Page 3________ The Veterans Day events slated Saints Andrew & Matthias Inde­ pendent Anglican Church will have a Veteran's Day memorial service of rememberancc at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. The service will honor those who have died in the service of our country and especially those from the Hastings and Bany County area. Prayers will be offered as well for the leaders of our counrty. the men and women of the armed forces, and those in the police forces of our nation. Also those ill in our veteran's hospitals will be remem­ bered in prayer. Father David Huatwick and the peo­ ple of the church invite the community io join them for this service. The church is located at 2415 McCann Road. Refreshments will follow the serv­ ice. The Lawrence J. Bauer American Ldgfon Post No. 45 of Heatings will have a Veterans Day '.lag-raising cere­ mony on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. A bean soup dinner also is planned for 6 p.m. that day at the Legion Hall near the comer of Church and Green streets. GFWC scholarship deadline is Nov. 15 Nov. 15 is the deadline to apply for a $500 visual arts or nursing scholar­ ship tlirough tic General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWQ-Hastings. Barry County residents of all ages may apply for a scholarship if inter­ eMed in the fields of professional nurs­ ing or visual arts, said Nan Button, chairwoman of the scholarship pro­ gram for the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club. Two letters of recommendation from such persons as a teacher, school counselor or someone in the an and nursing fields are required with the ap­ plication form. A GFWC-Hastings Women's Club member will interview scholarship ap­ plicants in person or by phone. The scholarships are renewable each year, but the applicants have to re-apply to be considered. Those interested in obtaining a scholarship application form may call Nan Button at 616-948-2917. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since ANNER More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50* Levin, Granholm can’t carry Barty Republicans rule in Election ’02 J-Ad Graphics News Service Democrat Jennifer Granholm was elected Michigan's first-ever female gover­ nor Tuesday, but she didn’t impress West Michigan voters as much as was predicted. Granholm, the state's attorney general, defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Richard Post­ humus with 52 percent of the vote state­ wide, but she didn't carry Barry County, nor did she win other nearby West Michi­ gan counties such as Kent. Allegan and Ot­ tawa. Her coattails weren't very long in this area, either. Not one Democrat in Barry County won. Republicans' dominance of local politics was so striking that even U.S. Senator Carl Levin, who defeated Republican challenger Andrew (Rocky) Raczkowski handily with more than 60 percent across Michigan, lost in Barry County, 9.925 to 9,748. Granholm, who led Posthumus by dou­ ble digit figures in the polls right up to Election Day, managed to take only 40 per­ cent of the vote county-wide. She had 8,136 votes to Posthumus’ 11.943. Perhaps one factor was that the lieutenant governor was bcm In Hastings, graduated from Cale­ donia High School and now lives in nearby Alto. Democrat Gary Peters apparently edged Republican Mike Cox in the race to suc­ ceed Granholm as attorney general, but in Barry County Cox prevailed 11,810 to 7,362, polling almost 60 percent. In the secretary of state’s contest. Republican Terri Land, who lives in Byron Center, not only won the office narrowly, but also cap­ tured the barry County vote by a count of 13,443 to 6,088 over Democrat Melvin “Butch” Hollowell. She took better than 67 percent. On the remainder of the ballot down the line, it was the same story: Republicans rule. The evidence: • Incumbent Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers of Grand Rapids swamped sac­ rificial lamb Kathryn Lynnes, 12,921 to 6,421, winning nearly 68 percent of the vote. • Outgoing State Rep. Patricia Birkholz became the first State Senator for the new 24th District created by redistricting. It in­ cludes Barry, Allegan and Eaton counties. Birkholz whipped another Democratic sac­ rificial lamb, Tami Bridson of Lansing, by a count of 12J79 to 6,980, earning about The vote in these parts Tuesday was so solidly Republican that even popular U.S. Senator Cart Levin (shown talking to a constituent) and newly elected Gov. Jennifer Granholm (shown with state representative candidate Rebecca Luka­ siewicz) could not carry Barry County. Both, however, scored big victones in the state-wide tallies. 64 percent of the total. • Despite a very visible and vigorous campaign. Democratic newcomer Rebecca Lukasiewicz of Hastings lost to incumbent Republican Gary Newell in the 87th Dis­ trict State House race. 12,322 to 7,184. Newell picked up more than 63 percent of the total tally. • In the three contested races for Barry County Board of Commissioners, three Re­ publican incumbents won. Kenneth Neil defeated John Loftus 1,644 to 919. getting 64 percent of the vote in the Fourth District. In the Seventh District, in­ cumbent Republican Tom Wing, despite opposition from some of his colleagues on the County Board, defeated two independ­ ent challengers. He polled 1,167 votes, winning over Jan McKeough’s 606 and Ron Miller's 398. He received 53.7 percent of the total vote. The most competitive race was in the Eighth District, where incum­ bent Wayne Adams defeated Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Mel Goebel 1,542 to 990 and took 61 percent. The other commissioners, Donald Nevins, James French, Sandv James. Jeff See ELECTION, page 2 ‘Design' specialists meet local merchants by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Specific recommendations to enhance downtown Hastings businesses - inside and out - were presented by a team of profes­ sional designers at a second “Design Hast­ ings” community forum last Friday after­ noon. Earlier that day, individual design clinic sessions were held with more than a dozen business owners who had a chance to meet one-on-one with architect/graphic designer Jeff Corbin of Traverse City. Corbin made recommendations for low cost exterior im­ provements for facades, signage, store win­ dows, rear entrances, etc. At the same time, interior designer Hank Gluckman of South­ field met with five business owners to dis­ cuss ideas for redesigning their shop interi­ ors to attract a larger customer base. All the activity was part of Hastings' participation in the Community Design Ad­ visory Program, which is part of a state­ wide outreach of nonprofit Design Michi­ gan. offered through Cranbrook Academy of Art. Design Michigan is funded by the Michigan Council for the Aris and Cultural Affairs. Jack Williamson, executive director of the Community Design Advisory Program, conducted a Design Hastings Town Meet­ ing at the end of October and also accom­ panied Gluckman during last week's inte­ rior design sessions with local merchants. Second Hand Comers was one of the participants during the design clinic day. and Karen Heath, who owns the business with her husband Rick, thought the oppor­ tunity to meet with the design team was valuable. “I enjoyed it immensely.” said Heath. “It spurred a lot of questions...It just got a lot See DESIGN, page 5 Students’ mock vote shows mild difference The next Legislative Coffee session has been set for 8 a.m. Monday. Nov. lip at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Joanne Emmons; State Representative Gary Newell; Rick Trtur, representing U.S. Repre­ sentative Vcrn Ehlers, and Greg Moore, representing U.S. Representa­ tive Nick Smith, will be present to take up any issues the public might wish to discuss. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators and their representatives specific feed­ back about issues discussed. The Legislative Coffees are spon­ sored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. They are open to the public. i fubhc librajh UUOMCHST ■WS6J H OOW-1B3 Next Legislative Coffee is Nov. 11 ' See Page 12 Thursday, November 7, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 45 I HEWS BRIEFS Area harriers earn all-state accolades Hastings High School students marking their ballots here are (from left) Sara Clark, heather Heinrich. Nicole Campbell and Brandon Bohannon Democrat Jennifer Granholm defeated Republican Richard Posthumus in the Hast­ ings High School mock election last Thurs­ day and Friday, bucking the adults' voting trends in Barry County, but essentially mir­ roring state-wide results. Social studies department coordinator Larry Christopher said the student voting often mirrors election results from deci­ sions made by their parents. “Though it is hard to extrapolate the data gathered in this mock election to the gen­ eral election on Tuesday, it was a valuable experience for the kids and we may be able to learn a bit about Tuesday’s election from the data gained." he said. The high school social studies depart­ ment. which sponsored and handled the mock election, reported that more than 500 students filled in mock ballots provided by the city clerk’s office. Christopher said that there were many flaws with assuming these results would re­ flect the results of Barry County in Tues­ day’s election, but he did say there arc some trends he looked for in predicting the outcome of the Nov. 5 election. “...We know that research shows that the vast majority of children vote the way their parents do during their first few elections.” Christopher said, “so we can assume that to some extent this is a reflection on the par­ ents of these children. “We have to also consider that this area is heavily Republican. John Engler re­ ceived 70% of the vote from Barry County in 1998. and in the 2000 election President Bush received about 60% of the vote in the mock election and in the real election in Barry County. “From that we would assume the Repub­ lican candidates ought to do well in this area. When the Republican candidates struggle or lose in our mock elections we have found that significant in the past. For instance, in the 1992 and 1996 high school­ wide mock elections. Bill Clinton won both of those mock elections and went on to eas­ ily win the state of Michigan and did very well in many Republican areas like Barry County. “What this tells me is that Posthumus is in real trouble. Of course, pollsters have been saying that for weeks now. I have to believe that Granholm is going to win by a considerable margin state-wide on Tues­ day.” However, Christopher noted that in »he non-gubernatorial mock election results, with the exception of U.S. Senator Carl Levin, another very popular Democratic See MOCK, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 7. 2002 MOCK, cont’d. from page 1 IWS BRIEFS cont 151 «.<» Hi Au shot clinics will continue The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold flu shot clinics Thursdays at the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall in Hastings from 1230 to 3:30 p.m. Another area clinics will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Nov. 13, al Plumb's Supermarket, 902 W. State St., Hastings. Flu shots will be $15 and pneumo­ nia shots are $25. Medicare B and Medicaid cards will be accepted. For more information, please call 616-(269)-945-9516, extension 6, then press 2. DK play based on Fulghum works A play based on books written by Robert Fulghum, including the best­ seller “All I Need to Know 1 Learned in Kindergarten," will be presented by Delton Kellogg High School students at 7:30 tonight. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7,8 and 9, in the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. Tickets. $4 per person, are available from cast members, at the high school office, or al the door. The play, written by Ernest Zulia with music and lyrics by David Cald­ well, is a play with connected scenes containing some music, director Janet Tower said. “It's a story-telling play, not the traditional plot-driven play." The play is “very up-beat," she said. Tower said she selected the play be­ cause it gave some students a chance to perform music as well as act. Holiday grief ygprkshop set Barry CommffRfty Hfcjptee will of­ fer a five-weck grief workshop “Get­ ting Through the Holidays” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the hospice office, 450 Meadow Run. “Getting Through the Holidays” is an educational grief workshop de­ signed to help the bereaved anticipate, navigate and cope with the upcoming holiday season after the loss of a loved one. Grief Recovery combines learning about the process of grief with the op­ portunity to discuss feelings in an open and supportive environment. There will be no charge for the pro­ gram. Those who want to register or ob­ tain more information may call the Barry Community Hospice Bereave­ ment Department at 948-8452 or 1­ 800-254-5939. Thomapple Wind Band rehearsing The Thomapple Wind Band is gear­ ing up for a new concert next month and four rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 and Dec. 5. The concert will be at 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Dec. 8. al the Hastings High School lecture hall. The concert also will include a special guest perform­ ance by Les Jazz and a free reception where the audience can meet the musi­ cians. Les Jazz is under the direction of Joseph LaJoye. band director at Hast­ ings High School. The Thomapple Wind band is seek­ ing new members who have previous musical experience, including string instrumentalists. The group currently has one violinist. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but arc mainly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high school age mu­ sician looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Though ail instrumentation is welcome, the band especially needs clarinet and percus­ sion players. A low cost child care program (Sl/child) is offered near the band room. For more information, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call committee member Kim Domke (945­ 9181) or LaJoye (945-9766). Rotary pancake supper tonight An all-you-can-eat pancake supper, sponsored by the Hastings Rotary, will be served from 4:30 to 7 tonight (Thursday. Nov. 7) in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Rotary’s tried and true pancake bat­ ter recipe will once again be prepared by Rotary members for this week’s meal. The annual event is a nice opportu­ nity to socialize with friends and neighbors plus benefit some worthy causes, according to Rotarians. Cost is $4 per person and proceeds will be used for local youth leadership programs and to help eradicate polio around the world. Baby-sitting class series scheduled The local chapter of the American Red Cross and the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will have a baby-sitting class in conjunction with the Hastings Community Education Department. The class will offer 10 hours of training on five Mondays from Nov. 18 through Dec. 16 at the Hastings High School from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class is open to youth 11-15 years of age. Participants will learn how to pro­ vide safe care for infants and children with a "hands-on* learning experience that includes feeding, diapering and dressing of infants, conflict resolution and basic first aid and critical emer­ gency action skills. All participants who complete the 10 hours of training will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting certification card. Cost of this class is $5. To register, stop by the Hastings Community Edu­ cation Deoartment at Hastings High School or call 948-4414. Turkey Trot to aid community center candidate, the Republicans did very well. "The Supreme Court results really reflect the visibility of the candidates in terms of TV’ exposure.’’ Christopher said. "Elizabeth Weaver and Robert Young have run many television ads and when it comes to non­ partisan elections, exposure is the key to success. It comes as no surprise that both candidates would fair well in the mock election." He said the ballot proposals went as he expected as well. With the all the talk about the merit scholarship being in jeopardy if Proposal 4 passes, many students fell a vested interest in seeing that proposal de­ feated. “Proposal 3 was somewhat confusing to students and the general public as well, and when you are confused you vote no." Christopher said. As for the success of Proposal 2. Chris­ topher said that students tend to be much more environmentally aware than the gen­ eral public and often support environmental measu.es and candidates, as evidenced by the relative success of the Green Party in the mock election. Christopher cautioned that this was a very unscientific mock election and these are simply trends he is considering Here are the results: Governor — Jennifer Granholm (D), 284 votes, 51%. Richard Posthumus (R), 241. 43%. Douglas Campbell (Green) 31, 6% Joseph Pilchak (U. S. Taxpayers), 13,2%. Secretary of State — Terri Land (R), 221, 48%. Melvin Hollowell (D) 158, 34%. Ray Ziarno (G), 65, 14%. Charles Conces (UST) 20, 4%. Attorney General — Mike Cox (R) 198, 44%. Gary Peters (D) 170, 38%. Jerry Kaufman (G) 54.12%. Gerald Van Sickle (UST), 27, 6%. U.S. Senator — Carl Levin (D), 268, 51%. Andrew Raczkowski (R), 176, 33%. Eric Borregard (G) 56, 11%. John Mangopoulos (Reform), 24, 5%. Dem (Natural Law Party), 4,1% U.S. Representative, Third District — Ehlers (R), 224, 50%. Kathryn Lynnes (D), 155, 35%. Tom Quinn (Libertarian) 41, 9%. Richard Lucey (Reform), 28,6% Gary Newell (R) 215, 51%. Rebecca Luka­ siewicz (D) 208, 49%. Supreme Court (Non-partisan) — Eliza­ beth Weaver, 170, 57%. Robert Young, 125, 42%. Maggie Drake, 114, 38%. Mi­ chael Donahue, 93,31% Proposal 1 — Yes, 203, 41%. No, 287, 59%. Proposal 2 — Yes, 305, 62%. No. 189, 38%. Proposal 3 — Yes, 203. 43%. No. 273. 57%. Proposal 4 — Yes, 202, 37%. No. 342. 63%. Passing the dinger: Outgoing director Rose Heaton and interim director Bar­ bara Clare enjoy a light moment looking at some of the items which will be part of the auctiom Saturday. Nov. 16 Heaton says. “I know that Barbara will keep the council on track and growing in her time as director." Arts Council director resigns; interim picked It was both a sad and happy day for Rose Heaton last Friday when she officially re­ signed as managing director of the Thornapplc Arts Council Io take a new position in advertising sales at J-Ad Graphics. Barbara Clare was named interim direc­ tor of the Arts Council. Clare and Heaton both have worked closely over the past year and "1 know she will guide the TAC well until a new (permanent) director is named." Heaton said. Clare created the interior paintings al the Arts Council headquarters al 117 Stale St. and has served as the coordinator of volun­ teers. Clare also is the owner of a business. Barb’s Faux Finishes, and says. “I like hav­ ing the experience of looking on the arts from both sides of the fence." Both Clare and Heaton expect there to be a smooth transition both in the interim and as a new director is appointed by the Arts Council board. The TAC has announced the opening in newspapers throughout the area and hopes to name a new director by the end of November. Heaton is now the advertising sales rep­ resentative for the Maple Valley News and the Lakewood News. “I am enjoying meeting the business people in the area. I look forward to work­ ing with them," Heaton says. A “Turkey Trot" 5K Fun Run/Fitncss Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sat­ urday, Nov. 16, at Hastings High School. The “Turkey Trot" is being con­ ducted as a promotional activity for the new Community Education and Recreation Center. The 5K course will begin at the high school and take runners/walkcrs through nearby city streets. Every runner/walker will receive a bag with gifts. Participants who regis­ ter and stay for post-run festivities will be eligible for prizes in a special draw­ ing. Other activities such as face paint­ ing for younger children will also be offered. Entree fee for the “Turkey Trot” is $10 per participant or $20 for a family with multiple entries. Registration forms are available in all Hastings Area School System offices or by con­ tacting 948-4400. Arts Council plans a trip to Chicago The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County is sponsoring a one-day trip Sunday, Nov. 10, to the Chicago Institute of Art to sec the Treasures of the Medicis along with an opportunity to shop in the Miracle Mile area. Only 47 seats are available this year for the trip, with about 20 of them al­ ready sold. Tickets are $60 per person and should be purchased in advance at the Arts Council office at 117 State St. in Hastings. Last year the trips to Chi­ cago were not sold out, so this year the TAC has cut back on the number of trips and buses going. The bus will leave from the Cas­ cade Meijer store on 28th Street in Grand Rapids at 7:30 a.m. It will leave from Riverbend Travel at 8:15 a.m. It should arrive at the Chicago Institute of Art at noon Eastern time. The optional shuttle to the shopping district leaves the museum at 1:30 p.m. The bus departs from the shop­ ping district at 5:30 p.m. It will arrive in Hastings at 9 p.m. and at the Cas­ cade Meijer at 9:30 p.m. All times are Michigan. Eastern Standard Time. Seats can be reserved by calling the Arts Council at 945-2002. ELECTION, from page 1 MacKcnzie and Clare Tripp, all Republi­ cans, were elected without opposition. All but Nevins are incumbents. • A Republican won the only township contest between two candidates. Newcomer Robert Lee defeated Democrat Brenda J. Bellmore, who had been appointed to fill a trustee’s vacancy on the Rutland Charter Township Board, he had 771 votes to Bell­ more’s 567, taking 57.6 percent of the total vote. All other township candidate races were won unopposed by people who had been appointed to fill out unexpired terms as township officials. Barry County’s totals for the four state­ wide ballot proposals were consistent with state-wide results. Only one. Proposal #2, to fund various sewer projects, was passed, 10,662 to 8,656. Going down to defeat were Proposal #1, to make it harder to vote straight ticket, 11,940 to 7,366; Proposal #3, to allow state employees to have collective bargaining and binding arbitration, 11,468 to 7,740; and Proposal #4, to reallocate tobacco set­ tlement funds to health care, 13,916 to 5,863. Proposal #4 went down by better than a 7-to-3 ratio in the county. In local township millage requests: • Rutland Township passed a fire millage renewal, 914 to 448. • Thornapple Township passed a fire protection millage renewal, 1,683 to 725. • Yankee Springs Township pased a pro­ posal for fire protection, 907 to 742. • Baltimore Township rejected a millage for road maintenance, 435 to 198. • Prairieville Township passed a fire mil­ lage request 662 to 567, but rejected a pro­ posal for roads, 6U7 to 5811. In what analysts and pollsters often use as an indicator for how many voted straight ticket, Michigan State Board of Education Republican candidates Carolyn Curtin and Michael Warren received 10,712 and 10,546. respectively, while Democrats Elizabeth Bauer and Nancy Quarles re­ ceived 6,981 and 6,010, in that order. Barry County Clerk Deb Smith said 51.6 percent of Barry County’s 39,445, or more than 20.000. cast ballots in the Tuesday general election, which is considered a fairly strong figure for a “mid-term” elec­ tion. Child Abuse Council receives $635 in bear promotions Hodges Jewelers recently presented the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County checks totaling $635 tor two collectibles promotions the store held. The jewelry store auctioned off a one-of-a-kind large stuffed bear made by Boyd's Bear Co. for the 100th anniversary of teddy bears. Hodges obtained the bear as part of a special Boyd's promotion The store held a silent auction for the bear and then gave the proceeds to the council. Putting in the highest bid of $275 was local attorney Carol Dwyer (above right) Dwyer is shown with CAC president Jan McKeough (left) and CAC Executive Director Karen Jousma. Hodges also held a fund-raiser tor the council via its Boyd's Bear "Chensh Small Miracles" collectible, giving $360 to the council from the collectible sale. Below, members of the council are pictured with Deb Button of Hodges. In front, from left, are Marie Carney. Sharon Barry and Stephanie Fekkes. In the second row, from left, are Dave Oak­ land. Ken Schroeder. Sheryl Overmire. Sue Thuma, Button. Roberta Krouse, Janie Bergeron. Amy Beck. Nancy Bradley. Randly Alles. Char Michael-McDonald. Karen Jousma. Rebeccca Hawkins and Jan McKeough. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7. 2002 - Page 3 New Audubon sanctuary dedicated in Rutland Twp. by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Many of us of a certain age probably think LBJ stands for former U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson. If wc hung out with bird watchers, we would know better. LBJs are, in the lingo of birders, “little brown jobs.” There are lots of little brown jobs flying around the skies of Michigan. Their exact identification sometimes eludes those whose hobby it is to haunt rural landscapes searching for winged creatures. Thomas Funke, resident manager of the Robert and Mildred Otis Sanctuary in Rut­ land Township, saw an LBJ on one of his treks among the glacier-sculpted hills and valleys of the 150-acrt sanctuary, he told those following him on a walk around the property Oct. 25. However, Funke knew what this LBJ was — a brown creeper. Those walking with Funke nodded knowingly when informed of the sighting. Many arc members of the Michigan Audubon Society or local Audubon chap­ ters, so arc well versed in what kinds of feathered friends inhabit the area. Marji Fuller, a local master gardener and avid birder, has seen over 300 species of birds, she said. Barb Van Dyken of Delton, a fourth-gen­ eration bird watcher, doesn't keep an offi­ cial count of how many different birds she’s seen, but it’s been plenty. “It’s as good as flowers and wine,” Van Dyken says of birding. Birders and other wildlife enthusiasts Hocked to the sanctuary Oct. 25 for an offi­ cial dedication ceremony. The sanctuary was recently bequeathed to the Michigan Audubon Society by Robert and Mildred Otis, who farmed the property and wanted to sec that the land was preserved for future generations. Among those invited to the dedication were Ruth Scott. 88. and Maxine Ehrhardt. 81, sisters to Robert Otis, who died several years ago. (The property went to the MAS when Mildred died a little over a year ago.) “I think it’s wonderful," Ehrhardt said of the preservation of the Otis farm for future generations. “I hope that people get inter­ ested in it.” Ehrhardt and Scott lived on a neighbor­ ing farm while growing up. and would fre­ quently visit the Otis farm when then grandparents owned the property. They re­ called playing on the farm’s hills and marshes and eating at a large table in the dining room of the Ops farmhouse. The farmhouse still stands, and is being used as a residence for Funke and his wife. Funke, education director at Binder Park Zoo, serves as the resident manager of the sanctuary. Funke has been busy identifying the various flora and fauna on the property, putting up boundary signs, getting ac­ quainted with neighbors, and generally pre­ paring the sanctuary for visitors. The property, according to MAS Presi­ dent Loretta Gold, offers a wide variety of habitat. Wetlands, uplands, fields and for­ ests offer the chance to observe diverse species. Part of the reason the topography is so varied, she said, is because the land is situ­ ated at the bottom end of where a glacier used to lie. “Some of the glacier stopped and you had an outwash from it,” she said — i.c., rocks, gravel and sand were depos­ ited in heaps that became the property’s hills. Chunks of the glacier also broke off, Funke said, forming large depressions, or kettles, in the ground. Within a short distance, “you go from the marsh behind the house up onto the Ruth Scott of Lansing (left) and Maxine Ehrhardt of Battle Creek traveled to Rut­ land Township to take part in the dedication. The two are sisters of former owner Robert Otis. hill." Gold said. "You find different types of birds in each area, and all sorts of living things. That makes it really interesting." Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmom said at the dedication that the new sanctuary is "wonderful." “The preservation of the sanctuary is very important." he said. Its wetlands, which serve as a filter for groundwater, are "really important to water quality in the area." he said. On a more practical note, even though no fishing is allowed, "a pris­ tine trout stream runs through the prop­ erty," he pointed out. Because no residen­ tial, commercial or industrial development will be allowed on the property, the stream, called Glass Creek, will be protected from pollution. "We’re the proud caretakers of this prop­ erty." MAS Executive Director Ronald Hohman said. “This is the first time I’ve been here. I hope to come back and enjoy all of this grandeur." The Michigan Audubon Society is the oldest conservation organization in Michi­ gan. he said. There are currently 9,000 MAS members in Michigan. Including the Otis Sanctuary, the MAS owns 19 wildlife sanctuaries in the Upper and Lower Penin­ sula, he said. The MAS has three main goals — educa­ tion, research, and conservation, he said. The Otis Sanctuary “obviously fits in with the first one,” he said. MAS members arc already talking about using the farm’s out­ building for an interpretive center and classrooms. The property, Funke said pre­ viously, has “a lot of potential as a small nature center.” The property also fulfills the MAS’s goals of preserving habitat, Hohman said. Hohman believes there’s more interest currently in the MAS and in the outdoors in Susan Smith stands on a hilltop in front of rolling hills on the property formed by a glacier. general. A new MAS program "Trekking Across Michigan" will give participants a chance to join fellow members in getting out in the country and exploring. A new headquarters in a home located on 80 acres on the Grand River in Lansing will not only give the MAS a great place to oversee its activities, he said, it is located on a “re­ markable piece of property" that itself will draw birders and other wildlife lovers. Hohman began his duties as executive director last February. During the walk around the Otis Sanctuary, he recalled a speech he made to MAS board members. He grew up on the Au Sable River, he told the board. His dad was outside his house one night when he heard a rattlesnake. He yelled to those inside the house to turn on more lights so he could sec the rattlesnake. Misunderstanding him. those inside turned the lights out. Eventually his father man­ aged to get someone to turn on the lights. Hohr.ian said, and the rattlesnake was dis­ posed of. But Hohman learned a valuable lesson, he said. One needs to know where the rattlesnakes are. He may be cautioning people at times to "turn on the lights" so the rattlesnakes will be revealed, he said. Some rattlesnakes actually make their home on the Otis property. Funke told those on the walk. Thus, visitors who ven­ ture onto the sanctuary property might bet­ ter carry a flashlight. Funke also makes sure he wears heavy boots on his outdoor treks, he said. See AUDUBON, page 4 Local officials, including members of the Bany County Area Chamber of Com­ merce. joined members of the Michigan Audubon Society, neighbors, relatives of the Otises, and other community members in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Tom Funke (right) leads some of those attending the sanctuary dedication on a walk around the property. Sparing rod may be best way to handle juvenile crime by David T. Young Editor While police, courts and other public authorities these days arc told to be “tough on crime,” one local juvenile home supervi­ sor says the “might makes right” attitude doesn’t work best. Jon Gambec of Hastings, a supervisor at the Kalamazoo County juvenile home, told a First Friday audience Nov. 1 that “The ‘boot camp’ approach (to handling juvenile offenders) doesn’t work. If your goal in ever setting up a juvenile facility in Barry County is to just to punish kids who misbe­ have, then you’d better start building a lot more prisons.” Gambee has had more than a dozen years of experience working with juvenile of­ fenders, and since the juvenile home direc­ tor, Don Nitz, instituted a non-violent ap­ proach five years ago. things have im­ proved remarkably. Before the new approach was instituted in 1997, “I was in the emergency room so much they knew me by name." Gambee said, noting a few of the injuries he suf­ fered at the hands of juvenile offenders while he was attempting to subdue them. “I had to learn that my own ego isn’t as im­ portant as getting things done right.” But with the new program. “We seldom put our hands on kids any more.” he said. “Only sometimes to separate two kids in a fight." Much of Nitz’s behavior management program is centered on rewards and conse­ quences. Whenever youths act out bad be­ havior, they are taken to their rooms and they lose certain privileges, which they can regain if they rebound and demonstrate good behavior. “They still have to go their room, but I’m not slamming them to the floor,” Gambcc explained. “We use several different people to talk them down to their rooms. They’ll be asked if they want four hours or 24, and nine times out of 10. they’ll go without vio­ lence, but they’ll yell and curse.” For good behavior, such as cleaning up and doing other chores, the juveniles earn privileges such as staying up later, being able to watch television or being able to make a telephone call home. “We’re trying to change young people’s behavior, not teach them that might makes right,” he said. “Anger management is a better technique for handling problems. We’re not always successful, wc can’t change every Kid.” In days of old, the kids who didn’t clean up their rooms were punished, but now there is a “coupon" system, in which they are rewarded for doing the right things, and those who don’t aren’t allowed to reap any benefits. The results have been a cleaner ju­ venile facility and a better groomed group of young people. “The kids who violate the rules get a special behavioral program, then we take them off it and let them join the rest of the group,” Gambcc said. A night-time supervisor at the Kalama­ zoo County facility. Gambee said the home doesn’t generally take in shoplifters or run­ aways. it only takes youthful felons. It is a 40-bcd facility for boys and girls ages 12 to 16, though occasionally younger kids are sent there. “Wc do everything wc can to keep kids under 12 in the home, but we’ve had them as young as 9. Wc try to keep them isolated from the older kids." Those offenders who arc 17 and older arc no longer regarded as juveniles and they go to jail. What worries him is that kids’ crimes these days are increasingly violent, particu­ larly within their own families. “The single fastest rising crime in Kala­ mazoo County is domestic violence," he said. “When I was young, I could never think of getting so mad at my mother that I would hit her." Gambcc said the home didn’t take in do­ mestic violence cases until a teen who stood about 6-4 and 260 pounds pushed his mother down steps and locked her in the basement. The judge in the case said he was too young to be arrested, but police wouldn’t take him home. “It’s not a big deal for these kids to settle things through violence." Gambcc said. “All they see and know is violence." Even more distressing is the increasing incidence of mental illness. Such young people go into a rage without any regard for their past or the future and all they know to do is strike out in anger. Yet when they cool down afterward, they apologize profusely. “I’m not saying wc have more kids who are violent,” Gambcc said, “but wc have more kids with mental health Issues.. Kids who arc mentally ill need professional help." Another big change at the juvenile home during the last five years has been the day treatment program, which is a lot less ex­ pensive than similar programs offered at Starr Commonwealth, Maxi Boys’ Training School in Indiana or Pine Rest. Day treatment tries to involve the entire family in an outpatient format, but the youthful offender is checked on often to sec if he or she is following the rules. Gambcc said that since day treatment started, 78 percent have been successful enough to remain in the local community, 71 percent haven’t committed another crime, a solid number have gotten jobs or earned their GED. Only nine of the 60 stud­ ied committed another crime. “If wc can be successful with just 25 per­ cent of these kids , wc can save a million dollars a year,” Gambee said. “It can cost between $90,000 and $100,000 a year for every kid wc send elsewhere (to a prison or a facility). “A good day care facility is certainly is costly, but it could prevent breeding the kind of young people we don’t want.” Another way to lessen the juvenile crime rate, he said, is to keep the youthful offend­ ers busy doing other things. Kalamazoo County juvenile home supervisor Jon Gambee speaks to a sparse F rst Friday audience of fewer than a dozen people. “The more we keep these kids busy and interested, the less time they have to do something wc don’t want them to do.” When asked what kinds of kids wind up in juvenile homes, Gambec said many come from single parent families in which the father is in prison, has abandoned the children or some kids don’t even know who their dad is. However, he said the most common factor he’s seen is lack of religion or faith. Retired businessman and former City Councilman Kenneth Miller praised Gam­ bee’s presentation as “one of the most in­ formative sessions I’ve ever seen.” He blamed much of the violence of today’s youth on television and entertainment. Gambcc agreed, saying, “We’ve had some kids plan and act out an escape from the juvenile home like it’s all a Clint Easiwood movie." Robert Dwyer, host for the program, said he believes it’s important to understand and do something about juvenile crime prob­ lems because they aren’t transparent. He said his wife, attorney Carol Jones Dwyer, has done a lot of work for abused children. Gambcc replied, “I think the person best equipped to handle children’s problems would be somebody like Carol Dwyer.” He added that he has the highest regard for the people in the Probate Court division, par­ ticularly Robert Nida and Tim McMahon. The guest speaker also was asked if there was a rehabilitation program for sexual predators and offenders. “Rehabilitation doesn’t seem to have been effective in changing that kind of per­ son (a pedophile),” he said. “They seem to programmed or imprinted. Sexual predators need to be identified and monitored.” To sum it all up, Gambec said the entire community has to believe in the value of helping struggling youth succeed by being tough, fair and supportive rather than inter­ ested only in punishing them. He said. “Remember that when you help a kid. you’re helping the entire commu­ nity." �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7 2002 10WBES ...from Our Renders Finally! The election ads are history To the editor: It's finally over. Not the election, mind you: the election commercials. Gone, for another two years, arc the lies, the race-baiting, the blurring of issues, the public slurs cast on people wc barely know. Gone are the unending scare tactics and candidates’ quotes taken out of context. Try as I might. 1 couldn't get away from it. No wonder: 1 understand that the politi­ cal parties paid, on average, $30 per person per vote this year in advertising dollars for this "carpet bombing" approach to cam­ paigning. Thai's a lot of coverage over a lot of stations and billboards. That's like when McRcstaurant has a new menu item. And now that it is over. I want repara­ tions. I want to be paid for my vote. I want Curve cleanup is appreciated To the editor: I am grateful to the Barry County Road Commissioners, the engineer, supervisor, and the men who ran the machinery. They did a fantastic job of cleaning up the curve at Orchard and Kingsbury Roads going north. I know the intersection is now a lot more safe than it was. I hope other people who know the intersection will also appreciate these men if they know or see them. Michael Muday Delton to hold that 30 bucks in my hand and spend it. because “1 know how to spend my money better than some politician." If the politicos don't want to come clean with the 30 smackers, they can take me and my family out to dinner at McRcstaurant and explain their stand on the issues. I know, I know, they won't come unless it's $1,000 a plate. Mark Ramsey, Hastings Youthful driver is major hazard To the editor: 1 live on a private gravel road. My neigh­ bor has a son who drives a green converti­ ble. When this boy drives down the road, he speeds and leaves a trail of dust. Now he plays a boom box that can be heard far away. I say he is not a very considerate person. It is a shame wc don't have a noise ordi­ nance. The police never seem to be around. If emergency vehicles should use sirens, this boy would not hear them. And what if a child runs in the road? He couldn’t help but hit it. Said son is a father of two and he doesn’t use his head. Marjorie Grant, Delton Know Your LegUlutort^^ ILS. Senate Debbie Stabcnow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Pctei Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur. representative. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Stales House of Representatives. 2305 Ra>bum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3760. Slate Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Friend of the Court needs a face lift To the editor: This is an issue that needs most urgent attention in our state of Michigan. I have never written a letter like this before, so I am just going to be as honest and straight­ forward as possible. This may even be a controversial topic with most. If you have never had to deal with Friend of the Court. then consider yourself lucky and stay married. That is my advice. 1 recently found out 1 was just a case number, not a mother with two children. I have always thought Friend of the Court was supposed to help children as well as parents adjust from a divorce. The State of Michigan needs to realize divorce is an industry . Divorce is one of the many industries that are making money. There are big bucks in divorce, at the expense of innocent children who need voices in this matter. Divorce exploits chil­ dren just as bad as anything thing else. Friend of the Court needs an entirely new image. I have never heard of anyone ever having a pleasant experience with it. Who are they, what exactly is it that they do? The’ give you a handbook and expect you to become an expert on unclear guidelines and procedures. It has been my experience with Barry County Friend of the Court that they have flexible hours. Most caseworkers only work four days a week. They do not have hours conducive to most parents today. They aren’t very nice to you. A good lesson in customer service would be a nice start. They need better training, and the type of person in that position should be more sensitive to newly divorced people. They need more caseworkers and they need to expand their working hours. I was married for 11 years and committed to my marriage for life. My husband walked out on me for another woman and said she was the most important thing to him, and he only wanted to be an every weekend kind of dad. I had to cope with that along with the small talk in Hastings, care for my children and their emotional needs. It was salt in my newly open wounds to have to experience the courts, and Friend of the Court. The treatment is very substandard. It is as if they look down their nose at me when 1 have questions or concerns. I was now one of the "despicable divorcee’s club." There is such a stigma that goes with divorce and Friend of the Court is at the root. I feel like a complete idiot if I call with questions. "Read the handbook" is the response I sometimes get. The case workers at the Barry County Friend of the .Courts are huge gossips, too. They talk among themselves about private cases. This leaks out to the community. 1 feel like I have a huge reputation at the Friend of the Court of being a troublemak­ The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are. • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Public Opinion Responses to our weekly question: er just because I want a lot of my issues resolved. If I don't know something. 1 dig below the surface to find out the truth. My support for my children has been so extremely mixed up. They started giving my-husband refund checks. No one there seems to even understand why. It has been a nightmare. They are still trying tn get the support calculated since back in April. He was laid off from his job. then went back to work in April, and I am still getting child support for full physical custody when he was laid off. Due process they call it. Due process my foot! He has been back to work since April ! I am still waiting. They have a horrible system of payments. If you call the Friend of the Court, they only say call back later if your caseworker is not in. They will not take messages. They will not discuss anything on the phone with you. but if you work during the day they are only open until 5 p.m. Then how are you suppose to get any of this resolved? They are just not interested in helping you or the children. OK. is this a state funded office? If so I pay a lot of taxes. I would like the entire Friend of the Court system needs to be investigated and make some adjustments. They need a face lift I They need to get bet­ ter at their jobs. I have so many unfair things happen to me in the past year. I am just weary of saying ’This isn’t fair!" "Why Me?" "I want action.""! want to try to make things better." I am a good mother who loves my chil­ dren with every breath I have. I owe it to them and them and their future to address this matter. We are not case numbers, we are people who work hard, pay our taxes and we have voices that need to be heard. This isn’t right. There has to be a better way logo! I speak on behalf of all people who have had this unpleasant experience with Barry County Friend of the Court. And if some­ one out there hasn’t, then you are very lucky. This is my first step. I have recently written my congressman and senator. I encourage every man or woman who had a nightmare with Bany County Friend of the Court to do the same. I am tired of hearing FOC complain about their caseloads. Get over it, I say! If Friend of the Court doesn't like their case­ loads than maybe they should write their congressmen and senators to make overdue changes in the system. As long as there are cheap women in the community who will sleep with your hus­ bands.. or morals-less men who chase after another‘mim’s wife... then there is going to be divorce running rampant in Barry County. So p*.an on this problem only get­ ting worse instead of better. I ask one proverbial questions to par­ ents... How much do you love your chil­ dren? Or do you just claim to love your children? If you feel the same way, I do, write Senator Joanne Emmons. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. MI 48909-7536 and Stale Representative Gary Newell. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. MI 48909-7514 or the Barry County Friend of the Court Director Mike Keeler. 117 South Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Nancy Doom. Middleville AUDUBON continued from page 3 Funke did not see any rattlesnakes, but counted 48 species of birds from Sept. 1 to Oct. 25. he said. A month before the dedi­ cation he kicked out a woodcock on the property. Van Dyken was thinking about asking him if he’d seen any butter butts, but thought maybe the slang name for ycllowrumped warblers might be a little loo unre­ fined. Van Dyken is a member of the Kala­ mazoo Audubon Society and frequently leads bird hikes, many of them in Barry County, she said. “There's wonderful bird­ ing in Barry County," she said. Funke is not just looking for wildlife when he roams the sanctuary. The Otis farm has two “spring boxes" — holes in the ground near springs lined with cement used to keep foodstuffs cool. But Funke hasn't found them yet. He’s been told several stories about the old days on the farm, he said, like the time 20 cows were killed by a bolt of lightning. The Otises didn't just lose cows to electro­ cution, Funke said. They used to disappear in the marsh, sinking down into the muck. Funke is starting a local chapter of the Audubon Society, the Barry Birders. Those who want to join will be charter members, he said. Cost is $10 per person and $20 per family or business. The Birders, he said, will inventory sanctuary wildlife, explore the property, and assist the resident man­ ager with tasks such as placing birdhouses and maintaining trails. Those interested in joining can mail their membership fee along with their names and addresses to the Otis Sanctuary, 3560 Ha­ vens Road. Hastings, Mich. 49058. Those interested in finding out more about the Michigan Audubon Society can write MAS, Box 80527, Lansing. Mich. 48908 or visit the MAS web site, www.michiganaudubon.org. The MAS written materials include a brochure listing every MAS sanctuary in Michigan and showing their locations on a map. For those tired of the hustle and bustle of suburban and urban landscapes, such a list might seem like a map leading to buried treasure. While the Olis Sanctuary is not yet listed on the brochure, another MAS sanctuary is. The MAS’s Ronald H. Warner Sanctuary is located on 100 acres of property just a few miles north of the Otis Sanctuary. Its treasures, according to the brochure, in­ clude rounded ridges, seasonally flooded ponds, a stream and a lake. Most of it is wooded, containing evergreens and oldgrowth beech, oak and tulip trees. “The sanctuary is botanically quite diverse and includes a number of threatened and endan­ gered plants," the brochure states. 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I am changing the way I will vote — and certainly not the way they (the call­ ers) intended." “Yes I have received phone calls and I’m sick of them. There are up to 10 on my message machine when I get home in the afternoon and I'm afraid to answer the phone at night for fear it will be another one.” “No. because I didn’t an­ swer the phone when it (caller ID) said ‘unknown’ caller." “I was delighted to sec the political parties using mod­ em technology in the cam­ paign. I heard from many candidates and it was great that the message was mainly. *bc sure to get out and vote!’” “Yes, I received many of them. I really didn’t like it. I thought it was very amateur­ ish." "They don’t make me want to vote for that person. If anything, they make me want to vote for the other person because they’re driv­ ing me crazy." 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Some of the other interior sug­ gestions were repainting the gray walls beige and using floor space within the large store to create little boutiques. Corbin complimented Second Hand Cor­ ners’ “nice, huge building” and encouraged restoration of the store front to resemble more of its original appearance. He also ad­ vised the Heaths to investigate whether there is a market for office space in the city. If so, he suggested the Heaths convert the upstairs, which isn't used for their busi­ ness, into rental office space. An elevator and new windows would have to be in­ stalled if upstairs office space is created, but Corbin said income from the offices could help pay for the cost as well as other projects they might want to do. About 17 attended last week’s commu­ nity forum and enthusiasm seemed to pre­ vail from everyone. “I think it was a successful program," said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. U1 think the best thing about it is we can build on the success of this program with the programs that the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) is going to put in place over the coming months. Hopefully, the grant and loan programs that they will be able to make available to people will ac­ tually implement some of the suggestions that have been made today. "So this is a first step, and hopefully we can keep the ball rolling as a number of people alluded to today, and just build on the assets that Hastings already has,” Mans­ field said. "What a great time I've had today,” said Gluckman. “Sometimes we run into people who are so negative they only half listen to us...Not so today...In general, everybody was receptive and wc think wc made some progress.” “It definitely helped. It’s just coming up with timing and funding. That’s the key, said Bob Dickinson, owner of State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hast­ ings. He and the owner of Anne’s Health Foods share the same building, and he said they liked the new facade suggestions they received and are thinking about trying to implement the ideas. Williamson noted that there's already momentum and leadership to enhance downtown Hastings, commenting on a core of local people who arc interested in seeing some changes. Once businesses start implementing some of the recommendations for improve­ ments, he expects the enhancements will make an impact on others and most likely mushroom through the downtown area. Most of the recommendations were de­ scribed as low cost. “We’ve tried our best to give you some ideas in terms of how you can fashion that and build that," Williamson said. “We’re confident that in this day and age that if some of this happens, you’ll be amazed.” He and others of the design team encour­ aged local business owners to capitalize on existing resources and concentrate on mak­ ing Hastings a better destination for people. “...We’re not trying to make you some­ thing you’re not, but to enhance (what you have). “...I really think you have a special town here. Wc met people that were very open to change and to doing their part, but it’s still small," Williamson said. Those involved in the Design Hastings sessions should share what they have learned with businesses who didn’t participate and with new mer­ chants as they come into Hastings, he sug­ gested. . “It’s been enjoyable for us. We’d like to know what happens,” Williamson said. He encouraged the audience to be advocates of change and to celebrate improvements as they happen. He and the other design team members were impressed with Hastings’ core fea­ tures. specifically noting “outstanding ar­ chitecture and topography and “wonderful" downtown infrastructure. “You really have a lot of nice buildings,” said Williamson “...It (the architecture) is eye-stopping and provides a sense of char­ acter and identity that a lot of towns don’t have.” Some of the interior recommendations made by Gluckman at Hodges Jewelry & Gifts were how to merchandise more effec­ tively with lighting. At Kinjs Appliances and Electronics, he enjoyed exploring the idea of making a dis­ play of large screen TVs with the aura of a movie theater, complete with velvet drapes. He said the store’s interior environment is already “very inviting." County Scat Lounge was Gluckman’s lunch stop, and he said “that was a nice ex­ perience, too." They primarily talked about color schemes and possible changes in the Courtyard Room, which he didn’t want to divulge. “I think you will enjoy them.” he said. “We feel strongly about these interiors, because you can have a beautiful streetscape,” he said, but people need to be enticed Io get out of their cars and shop. “...The real point is Io help you make money and to increase the aesthetics and the business that’s done in your city. “If you don’t sign it properly...light it properly...and don't present your merchan­ dise in an interesting manner, you don't pull people into your interior...,” Gluckman said. “Our purpose in life is to inform you about design...We arc Design Michigan...to help you make money." Corbin, whose specialty is exterior rec­ ommendations. noted that downtown Hast­ ings is only three blocks long “so if we can tix up some of it. it’s going to look like a lot of it, which will make a big change Io people coming here and to everybody else who hasn't fixed up yet. If we can make some of these things happen, the impact will be pretty great...Ask yourself this ques tion, does your business look as good from the outside as it is inside. In many cases to­ day. I don’t think it does...” He showed photo copies of local down­ town business facades and talked about the suggestions he had given to owners, includ­ ing putting a table and chair in the window of the coffee shop. He also complimented the “nice" store front windows of Hodges Jewelry. Al ICS Travel. Corbin suggested plant­ ing perennial grasses between the building and parking lot Io keep cars from parking so close to the building. He also suggested placing signage above an awning to en­ hance the building. “I like the way you have the banners at the main intersection, entering downtown." he said. However, the entrance to the city needs more gusto and Corbin suggested that perhaps the same kinds of banners on two to four poles would be a good “con­ Pictured after the first 'Design Hastings' Town Meeting are (from left) City Man­ ager Jeff Mansfield, Executive director of Community Design Advisory Program Jack Williamson and Hastings Downtown Development Authority Chairman Mark Feidpausch. PRAISE APPALOOSA 2002 r Saturday, November 9,h P ® e f Z Z LEASON SHARPE HALL (Doon open at 6:30 PM) Q Presbyterian Praise Band 7:00 PM _ Comic “Jest Kidding” 7:30 PM “ C “Sanctified” 8:30 PM P f= All youth in 6*-12* grades are invited J. r * e Donations of non-perishable food or personal C items accepted at the door. AU proceeds to benefit Love Inc. FwhyI WAIT OU1NBW NOW HIRING Experienced Solox, Teems end Trelnees Owner Operators Solos 830 Teams 830 We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. a nect” at the city limits. In the downtown comer flower planters, he suggested planting some six to eight feet tall native prairie grasses, which require low maintenance and would be quite visi­ ble in the winter. “Try one or two to see w hat people think before you do the whole thing that way. bet they can be quite dramatic...It would give you a little more lasting character through­ out the year." “Il’s a very pedestrian friendly town­ scape." Williamson said. “You have a num­ ber of very good restaurants. You don't have a clear linkage Io the river walk yet." He and Gluckman suggested making an inventory of interesting things people can do in Hastings and other parts of the county and promoting them to downtown visitors. Gluckman suggested taking an inventory of Victorian and other historical homes and Located on Beautiful Thornapple Lake, a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-Hour Manager • Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 2 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites .nr Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities CALL TODAY! 517-852-1514 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd. J See DESIGN, page 8 Graphic designer/architect Jeff Corbin (right) of Traverse City discusses exterior recommendations he made to Hastings downtown merchants last Friday. Also pic­ tured are Jack Williamson (left), executive director of the Community Design Advi­ sory Program, and interior designer Hank Gluckman of Southfield. Thornapple Lake Estates If have a tour to make an impact on visitors. For example, he and Williamson noted how thrilled they were to see the Heaths' threestory Victorian home (formerly known as the Striker House) on the corner of Green and South Jefferson streets. Williamson also suggested that down­ town merchants might want to develop a logo or phrase to use every time thev ad­ vertise. It was suggested that interested business owners and citizens who want to keep the momentum going for downtown enhance­ ments may want to get involved at DDA meetings, which are held at 8 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Hastings City Hall. The Design Hastings Town Meeting and CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Hastings City Council will be making an appointment to fin a vacancy, until a successor is elected at the next general city election, for 2nd Ward Councilmember. on the Hastings City Council. Applications are a variable at the City Clerks Otficu Any persons residing in the City of Hastings 2nd Ward, and ts registered to vote, who would like to be considered for this appointment should submit a resume and/or application to the City Clerk's office at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 269-945-2468 The final date lor making an application is November 27. 2002 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Nashville, Ml 49073 “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Kacy Winters. “We’re new to the area and we considered having our baby at a big, out-of-town hospital. Then I heard from a friend about the Pennock Family Birthing Center. COVENANT TRANSPORT 1 -MS-MORE PAY (1-MS-M7-3T2S) From the moment I went into labor until we said goodbye for home, I felt the Pennock Family Birthing Center gave us very special personalized care like no other hospital ever could. I can’t imagine why anyone would even consider having their baby anywhere else!” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, pro­ fessional progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. It’s Our Pledge We make Copies... Black and White as well as... FULL COLOR! Pennock Partner, R. Troy Carlson, M.D., Family Practioner Kacy, Gavin and Brian Winters, Hastings, MI Pennock HEALTH , Ortners in SERVICES , oro!«sional1 Pro8ressiv< ’ Priced As Low As... 99* PRINT PLUS at J-Ad 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM I �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7. 2002 Evelyn M. (Cummins) Bower LAKE ODESSA - Evelyn M (Cummins) Bower, age 79. of Lake Odessa, left our loving arms io be with Jesus on Nov. 3. 2002 after suffering a long battle with can­ cer. Evelyn was born in Edmore. Ml on Nov. 14. 1923 to George and Ila (Frost) Andrews. She had retired from Fisher Body in Lansing on Feb. I. 1981 afttr 30 years of service. Evelyn had been a devoted friend and caretaker to many people, and found great joy in being the "neighborhood Grandma." She was preceded in death by her chil­ dren’s father. H.E. Cummins; her sister. Ruth King; and her brother. Aha Andrews. Evelyn is survived by LaVon Bower, her loving husband and stepfather to her chil­ dren for 35 years. She will be missed by her son. H.E. (Janet) Cummins. Jr. of Mulliken; lv,r daughters Patricia Walkington of Lake Odessa. Mary (Ken­ neth) Harrington of Lake Odessa. Valone J. (Danny) Echtinaw of Nashville, and Gay Federau of Woodland; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; her special in-laws. Maynard and Doro-thy Bower of Lake Odessa and Vic and Vickey Bower of Colorado; and many other special relatives and friends. “God looked around his garden and found an empty space. He looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful for he only takes the best. He knew that you were weary and he knew that you were in pain. He knew that you would never be well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your wear) eyelids anti whis­ pered. "You are mine.’’ The funeral service was held on Wednesday. Nov. 6. 2002 at Koops Funeral Chapel. As a lasting memorial, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to be made to the Ionia Area Hospice. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PI.EASASTVIEM FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schoo* 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 630 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11XX) a.m.. Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 un.; classes for all age*. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 7.-00 p.m are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quia (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Mi 49058 Re*. Bnb Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Service*: Sunday. 11 .OU a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St > Affiliated with Conserv­ ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 730 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. -THE EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Member Church of the World- Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W Center St ) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Re* Fr Charles P McCabe III. Rector Mr F. Wilham Vbcthcrg. Director of Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 a m Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. Music. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. IIXX) a m Morning Worship Sers ice; 6:00 p.m. evening Service: Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens QUIMBY UNITED BARRY COUNTY METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Ha*ung*. Ml (016) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 49058 am.-11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotten Morrison. Service T.rnes: Worship Service 9.45 am.: Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon. Saturday nights - Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 p.m. For more informa­ tion call the church office. TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. / MMrter. HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IODO a m, Worship 11 00 a m.. 6XX) pm. Wednesday: Bible Class 7 XX) p.m.. Classes for al ages. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 930 a.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grose Street, Delton. Pas­ tor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Wor­ HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website www.hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 p.m Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHLA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services • 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11XX) am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev David T. Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod) FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6XX) p.m.. Evening Service; 7XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. and Children HASTINGS APOSTOLIC ( 269) 945-2938 David Roper. Serving the Needs of ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Sptni-filled church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise & Worship 1030 am.. 6:00 p.m; Wed. 630 p m Jesus Cub for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastor* David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone ts Some­ one Special" For information call I616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 ship Services: 8:30 and iIXX) a.m Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Res. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pas­ tor Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all age* at 930 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship service a>id Sunday School. Our New Sunday School for­ mat offers Life Enrichment Classes for adult* and our "Kid's Time" is a great time of celebrating Chn*t for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5lh grade! Come out and join u* at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom'* Market). Wc look forward to worshipping with jm. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Amon. Pastor. Charles Con­ verse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945-9414. This information on worship services is \ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Catechism I; 1.30 pm. Middle/High School Catechism; 8.-00 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday, Nov. 10 • 8XX) & 10:45 a m Wonhtp: 9:30 am. Sunday School, infant baptism prep, after 2nd service; AAL Branch Meeting after 2nd service. Monday. Nov. II -7X»pjn Women of Faith Tuesday. Nov 12 - 6XJ0 p m.. BPW; 7 XX) p.m. Schedulers Meeting; 7 XX) p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7.00 pjn.. The Way Wednesday. Nov. 13 - 10.00 am. Wordwatchen; 10.00 un. Healthy Families; 7 XX) pm. Worship; 7 XX) pm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574) Barner free building with elevator to all floor*. Kathy Brown. Pastor; Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Music Director Sun­ day. Nov. 10 - 8:15 am. Sunday School; 930 am - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary Service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday School; 10:30 am. Refreshments; 11XX) am. Tradi­ tional Senice. Sunday School; 530 p.m. Middle Htgh and Senior High Youth Groups; 6XX) p.m. Disciple Bible Study II. Nursery is provided during both wonhip sen ices. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6.00 p m. LIVE! Under lhe Dome praise team rehearsal; 7XX) p m Bell Choir rehearsal. 8 XX) p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday night* - 7XX) p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. FIRST PRESBYTER! AN CHURCH fee Hour - Dming Room; 10.10 am NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER *1351 Nonh M43 Highway - Hastings meets for prayer and planning; 3:00. II8S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan I broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both senices Children's Worship ts available during both sen ice*. Mon­ day. Nov II-9:15-10 30 am Staff BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescnpt.ons" HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. \770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan gan 49058. (616 ) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Jared Daugherty. Director of Musk Ministries. Saturday. Nov. 9 - 7XJ0-I0XX) p.m.. Pratse-a-Paloosa tn Leeson Sharpe Hall. Sunday. Nov. 10-8:15 a.m Chancel Choir; 9 00 am. Traditional Wonhip; 9:20 a.m Children's Wonhip; 10:00 am. Cof­ am. Contemporary Wonhip. 1130 am. Children'* Worship The 9.00 Senice is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 1120 Sen ice is FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings / Ronald Jason Frye WAYLAND - Wesley G. (Jack) Keller, age 72. of Wayland, died Wednesday. Oct. 30. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom Dec. 5. 1929 in Yankee Springs Twp.. the son of Godfrey W. and Helen (Hollister) Keller. Jack has lived most all of his life in the Barry County area, his employment includes. Action Flex for 15 years. 10 years of Road Construction and owner of JK Services Inc. He retired in 1991. He married Patricia J. Smith Sept. 20. 1947 and she died April 6. 1979. Jack then married Doris L. Morgenstern Aug. 9. 1980. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, bowling, and traveling in his motor home. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons. Terry F. Keller. Daniel J. Keller; one brother, one sister, and one great grand­ child. Surviving are his wife, Doris L. Keller of Wayland; children. Jack Keller of White Pigeon. Vickie (Dave) "ook of Hastings. Kenneth (Cathy) Keller of Hastings. Patricia Shurtz of Grosse Pointe Park; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; many great-great grandchildren; step-broth­ ers, Jack Bryans of Hastings; Jim Bryans of Oberlin, Ohio; step-sister, Jerry Davis of Battle Creek: and special canine compan­ ion. Tiffy. Funeral services were held Saturday. Nov. 2. 2002 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiat­ ed. Memorials may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Nov. 8 • 6:30-1000 pm.. Rock Group. Saturday. Nov. 9 -1 ODO a_nr. Church School for all ages; 11:20 WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings | Thursday. Nov. 7 - 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes (Handbells); 7XX) p.m. Cross­ way*; 7XX) pm. Aduh Choir. Friday. 231 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Michi­ WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 G'«ts Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Obituaries Women's Concern Group in Lounge; 7XX)p m Committee Night Wednes­ day. Nov 13-6:15 am Men's Bible Study • lounge; 3 30 p.m Children'* Choir Rehearsal - dining room; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team. 7 00 pm. PNC meets at the Man*e SUNFIELD - Mvgiena Ruth Jenks (Thelen) Porter, fondly called "Babe." passed away Wednesday. Oct. 30, 2002 at Ingham Regional Medical Center. Greenlawn Campus in Lansing. MI at the age of 54. Margiena was bom at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing, MI on Nov. 25, 1947. the daughter of Claude J. and Janet E. (Goff) Thelen. She resided in the Sunfield area through­ out her life. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, flower gardening and her beloved pets. Chloe, Tiger and Mickey. Her loved ones will always treasure her gifts of homemade keepsakes. Margiena spent her life nurturing others and was a care giver/supervisor at the River Inn Adult Foster Care Home in Sunfield for many years. She was preceded in death by her first husband. William Jenks; father. Claude Thelen; half brother. Terry Wawiemia; and step father. Frank Wawiemia. She is survived by her children, Angela Jenks of Lansing. Holly Jenks of Lansing; son, Michael Todd (Tammy) Jenks of Grand Ledge; mother, Janet Wawiemia; brother Thomas (Nancy) Thelen of Lyons; grandchildren, Joshua Jennifer, Nicholas, and Chance; half brothers, Joseph Wawiemia of Portland, Steven Wawiemia of Sunfield. Daniel (Sally) Wawiemia of Jackson; father-in-law. Raymond Jenks of Haslett; sister-in-law, Brenda (James) Monroe of Haslett. Jill (Dwight) Bloomfield of Benbrooke. TX; former hus­ band. John Porter; several nieces and nephews and special friends. Funeral services were held Saturday. Nov. 2. 2002 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. An interment service fol­ lowed the funeral at the church at the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made in care of the family; c/o RFH. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield, Ml 48890. The pallbearers were Rod and Ed Wawiemia, Thomas Jr.. Glen, and Mitch Thelen, and James Monroe. The arrangements were made by the Independent Family Ow ned Funeral Home in Sunfield, Rosier Funeral Home. For more information log onto www.legacy.com. MIDDLEVILLE - Ronald Jason Frye, age 72, of Middleville, loving father and grandfather, beloved husband, and great friend to everyone, went to be with lhe Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 30. 2002 at his resi­ dence. He was bom April 23. 1930 in Kalama­ zoo. MI the son of Glen and Edith (Steele) Frye. Ron married Barbara Jean Rounds May 29. 1946. she died June 16. 1993. He was previously employed at South­ erland Paper Mill and Patten Monument Co. in Kalamazoo. Moving to Hastings in 1962 he continued employment with Patten Monument Co. and also was employed by True Value Hardware. Cappon Oil Co., Walters and Dimmick. and Cappons Sport­ ing Goods, retiring in 1992. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camp­ ing with his family and friends. Ron married Marion Janice (Marble) Cook on July 14. 1994. Throughout their marriage they enjoyed spending time with their family and friends, traveling and attending music festivals and concerts. They lived at and operated Historic Bowens Mills in the summer of 1998 and wintered in Bradenton, Florida at Lincoln Arms Park where they conducted a Sunday evening church service each week. They were also involved in ’The Loving Hands Ministry" a Christian rehabilitation center for troubled young men as well as the Gideon’s. He was preceded in death by bis parents, wife of 47 years, Barbara Frye; infant son. Jonathon Nathaniel Frye; son-in-law. Ron­ ald Whiting; and daughter-in-law, Audrey Frye. Surviving is Ron’s loving wife, Marion J. Frye of Middleville; children, Heidi (Aar­ on) Daane of Kentwood. Janet (Rick) Van Engen of Nashville. TN. Dawn (Terry) Cappon of Hastings. Connie (Robert) Barnes of Hastings. Patricia Whiting of Hastings. Judy (Phil) Myers of Hastings. Ronald Frye of Hastings, and children by marriage. Dawn (Frank) Healey of Braden­ ton. Fla.. Christine (Jeffrey) Lee of Brad­ enton, Fla., Carleen (Ownn) Sabin of Middleville; 59 grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; brothers. Dale (Betty) Frye of Portage, Glen (Ethel) Frye of Marshall; several nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to The Loving Hands Ministry, P.O. 1157 Bradenton, Fla.. 34206. Ron lived his life according to Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Funeral services were held Saturday. Nov. 2, 2002 at the Thomapple Valley Church. Pastor Jeff Arnett officiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach CALEDONIA - Mrs. Ardis M. Carpenter, age 87, of Caledonia passed away Tuesday. Oct. 29, 2002 at Spectrum Health. Blodgett Campus. Grand Rapids. Ardis M. Carpenter was born on March 3. 1915 at Tecumseh. Mich., the daughter of William and Magdalene (Shook) Reed. She attended and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg School. She was married to Norman L. Carpenter. Dec. 5, 1935. Ardis was a homemaker. She is survived by special friends. Chip and Debbie DeVries and sons, Jake. Thad. Kendell DeVries, all of Caledonia; sister­ in-law. Geraldine Carpenter of Grandville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Norman L. Carpenter. Funeral services were held Friday morn­ ing. Nov. I. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Rev. Gary Finkbeiner officiated. Interment at Parmelee Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to New Life Christian Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. | Patrick Robert Taffee PALM SPRINGS. CALIFORNIA Patrick Robert Taffee passed away at his home in Palm Springs. California on Oct. II. 2002. He was bom Jan. I. 1937 to Donald and Lillian (Thompson) Taffee in Hastings. Mich. Mr. Taffee was a 1955 graduate of Hastings High School and served active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to i960, stationed in Texas and lhe Far East. He was a Chicago resident for 23 years and held management positions with the Inland Steel Company and Sara Lee Corporation prior to relocating to California in 1981. In 1998 Mr. Taffee retired from the U.S. Gypsum Corporation and moved to Palm Springs. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Taffee in 1974. Survivors include his mother. Lillian Taffee of Hastings; brothers, John (Diane) Taffee of Three Rivers, Mich., Stephen (Gloria) Taffee of Menlo Park, Calif.; nieces, Sarah Taffee of St. Paul, Minn, and Katy Taffee of Pontiac. Mich.; nephew, Bryan Taffee of Portage, Mich.; and aunt, Agnes Hollister of Hastings; cousins, David Hollister of Hastings, Mary Hollister of Hammond, La.; and Eric Thompson of Grand Rapids: aunt. AJ. Thompson of Spring Hill, Fla.; and many friends. Cremation has taken place and intern­ ment will be private. Contributions' in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 3490 Peninsular Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546. Mary Patricia Ghysels HASTINGS - Mary Patricia Ghysels, aged 68, of Hastings, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillian Ghysels and brother, James Ghysels. She is survived by her brothers, Robert (Shirley) Ghysels of Grandville, Tom (Marilyn) Ghysels of CA; sister-in-law, Helen Ghysels of Rochester Hills, Ml; sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 7. 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Thomapple Manor Chapel. 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings. The Rev. Alfred Russell of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 12:30 p.m. until time of service at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Arrangements were made byO’BrienEggebeen-Gerst. Antico, age 84, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Anna Mac was bom September 6, 1918, in Vermontville, Michigan, the daughter of Ray and Hattie (Bale) Hawkins. She enjoyed weaving and bingo with her "nickels’ she won going to her grandkids. She is survived by sons, Larry (Barbara) Schaub of Charlotte, Jack (Cathy) Schaub of Nashville, Michigan; daughter, Patricia (Larry) Wright of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brother, Elwood Hawkins of Grand Ledge, Michigan; sisters, Eleanor Rawson of Byron Center, Michigan and Lucille Carroll of Portland, Michigan and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John and brother, Lawrence Hawkins. Memorial services will be Friday. November 8, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Pastor Don Palmer officiating. A family graveside service will be Friday at 2:00 P.M. at Sunfield Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes. Further information available at www.prayfuncral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7. 2002 - Page 7 — Obituaries |Terry M. Miller HASTINGS - Mrs. Alice L. Cote, age 78, of Hastings, died Sunday, November 3, 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Cote was bom on July 4, 1924 in Sturgis. Ml, the daughter of Edgar & Glady (Fish) Leffel. She moved to the Hastings area as a child and attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She was married to Armand Cote on May 13, 1947. They lived in the Jackson, MI area for several years before returning to Hastings in 1965. She was employed at lhe former Barry County Medical Care Facility, now Thomapple Manor, for over 25 years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Cote is survived by her son, Thomas A. Cote of Ludington. MI and a brother. Cecil Leffel of Lake Forest, CA. Preceding her in death were her husband, Armand in 1974; brother. Merlin Leffel in 1985; sister. Clarinda Smith in 1964. Respecting her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Robert Ross (Rob) Wilson, age 38. of Hastings, died Saturday. November 2. 2002 at his parents residence. He was bom June 9, 1964 in Hastings, the son of Bruce and Janice (Hickey) Wilson. Rob was a graduate of Hastings High School Adult Education in 1983, he worked for Middle Lake Country Store and also for R.D. Manufacturing Co. He enjoyed playing video games with his nephews and friends, spending time with his nieces, playing cards with his brothers, sisters-in-law and cousins. He enjoyed lhe time he spent with his closest friends. Eric, Mark, Frankie and Asa. He was preceded in death by grandparents. John (Jack) and Lucille Wilson; great-grandparents, Robert and Lillian Wilson, Lewis and Eva Karmes, Ross and Genevieve Bidelman, Daniel and Rosa Hickey. Surviving are Rob's parents, Bruce and Janice Wilson of Hastings; brothers, David Wilson of Holland, Randy (Sharon) Wilson of Holland, Corey (Jennifer) Wilson of Hastings and Nick Wilson of Hastings; 13 nieces and nephews; grandparents, John and Norma Hickey of Charlotte; 10 aunts and uncles; 16 cousins and many friends. Memorials can be made to Mary Free Bed Hospital & Rehabilitation Center, Attn. Carol Sager - Pediatrics, 235 Wealthy SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503. No visitation will be held. Memorial services will be held Thursday. November 7. 2002 al 6:00 P.M. at lhe Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Ron Myers officiating. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. WOODLAND - Mr. James M. Purdey, age 60, of East State Road Woodland, died Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Purdey was bom on June 30. 1942 in Ann Arbor. Ml., the son of Henry & Loma (Yales) Purdey. He was raised in the Weidman. MI. area and attended schools there. He was married to Sharon A. Imes on March 30, 1963. The couple lived in Charlotte and Vermontville before moving to their present address. He was employed at the former Johnson Iron Industry in Charlotte for 25 years. Past several years he was self-employed as a wood cutter and scrap metal hauler. Mr. Purdey was a loving husband, father and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. His dog "Bear" held a special place in his heart. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying all of nature's wonders. Mr. Purdey is survived by his wife. Sharon; Daughters, Patricia Purdey of Woodland, Sue (Charles) Sawdy of Freeport. Kathy (Nick) Dulyea of Morley, MI,; sons. Jeff Purdey ol Saranac, Hank Purdey of Cancun. Mexico; one grandson; five granddaughters; brothers. Jay Purdey of Flint. MI, Wait Purdey of Weidman, MI; sisters. Delores Purdey of Clare, MI. Stella Haugh of Barryton. MI and nieces & nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, a granddaughter. Samantha Jo Dulyea; sisters. Irene Jones & Viola Sheppard. A public visitation will be held Friday, November 8, 2002 al 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon at the Wren Funeral Home. Respecting his wishes there will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Frances Stalter Five generations of MacKenzies gather Standing (left) great grandfather. Donald MacKenzie. (right) grandfather. Brian MacKenzie. (sitting) great great grandfa­ ther, Donald Mackenzie, mother. Darcy MacKenzie and son. Cameron MacKenzie. /licenses Ripley Warren Eastman. Hastings and Jennifer Lynn Phenix. Hastings. Chad Michael Horton. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Lynn Coats. Hastings. Jeffrey Alan Backc. Nashville and April Christine Randall, Nashville. Jeremy James Paul Vandefifer, Mid dleville and Tamia Joy Smith. Middleville. Blaine Daniel Hicks, Hastings and Taunya Elizabeth Amon, Hastings. Robert David Barnum, Hastings and Josephine Estevez Mott. Hastings. Scott Alan Fischer. Hastings and Michelle Yvonne Du Vail. Hastings. Michael L. Endsley. Wayland and Shan­ non Marie Bennett. Wayland. Brian Richard Heeringa. Hastings and Tammy Kay Musser. Hastings. Orlando Rodolpho Trevino. Shelbyville and April Lynne Wendt. Shelbyville. Dale Douglas Bonnema. Wayland and Linda Sue Huizinga. Caledonia. Shawn Erin Kimbrue. Delton and Shan­ non Lynne Perry. Delton. Warren James Sutherland. Plainwell and Flossie L Hoiughtaling. Dowling. Phillip Michael McNabnay. Hastings and Katherine Ann Zangaro. Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Frances Stalter. age 94. of Lake Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Sunday evening. Nov. 3. 2002. Frances was bom in Vergennes Township on Jan. 19. 1908 to Frank and Leo (Weeks) Batchelor. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1926 and attended in Western State Teachers College in Kalamazoo. Frances taught school for six years in the Lake Odessa area before her marriage to Emerson Stalter on April 8, 1933. She loved to sew and made quilts for every new baby in her family. When that wasn’t enough, she began to make quilts for her church family. Frances had 1 giving heart and found great joy in doing ail she could for others. She had been a member of the Sebewa Baptist Church for almost 60 years and truly lived the faith she believed. Frances is survived by her children. Lyle (Pat) Stalter of Clarksville. Larry (Maureen) Stalter of Woodland. Dale (Margaret) Stalter of Rockford, and Carole (David) Emory of Lake Odessa; 19 grand­ children; 40 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; her sister. Ailene Goetz of Charlotte; her sisters-in-law. Marie Batchelor of Ionia. Eleanor Batchelor of Rochester Hills, and hah Moore of Byron Center, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Emerson Stalter; her grandson. Brian Dale Stalter; her brothers. Theo Batchelor and Gerald Batchelor, and her sister. Ila Swanson. The funeral sen ice was on Wednesday. Nov. 6. 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance or the Thomapple Manor Activity Center. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. NASHVILLE - Nellie Harvey, age 90. of Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of Marion and Mabel (Eldridge) Hummel. Mrs. Harvey was bom July 29. 1912, in Odessa Township, Michigan, passed away Tuesday. November 5, 2002 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Michigan. She retired from Fisher Body in Lansing. Nellie enjoyed playing bingo and cards, traveling, family parties, enjoyed being with her family and was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. She is survived by daughters, Dorothy Ilenc Collier of Nashville, Donna (Ray) Olmsted of Nashville. Opal (Wesley) Gillons of Hastings. Michigan; sons. Joe (Ginny) Harvey of Vermontville, Michigan, Bob Harvey of Nashville; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; sister, Rosie (Donald) Thompson of Vermontville; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Norma Hummel and Betty Hummel. Preceding her in death is her husband. Gayle Harvey in 1955; daughter. Elizabeth Bodo in 2001; brothers. LcRoy Hummel, Allen Hummel. Glen Hummel. Dick Hummel; sisters, Ella Walton, Reta Erridgc. Joyce West, Elaine Laiben, June Wellman and infant brothers. Raymond. Burt and Charles Hummel Graveside services will be Friday, November 8, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Sunfield Cemetery. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. We Process COLOR FILM! Professional Quality and SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 Same Day Service! J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 MIDLAND - Ralph "Bud” Stuart, age 78, of Midland, passed away Saturday evening Nov. 2. 2002 at Brittany Manor The son of the late Ralph A. and Ora (Yeiter) Stuart was bom in Lowell. ML on Feb. 24. 1924. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1943 and attended Argubright Business College. Ralph had been employed with the State of Michigan working at the Ionia State Prison and then with MDOT in Saginaw. He retired in 1989 after 24 1/2 years of ser­ vice. He attended Our Redeemer Church and was a member of Full Gospel Business Men’s Association. Ralph enjoyed scenic vacations and trav­ eling. He was an avid bowler, riding bicy­ cles and was an armchair referee for the Tigers Lions and U of M Teams. On June I. 1957 Ralph married the for­ mer Caroline Albrecht. She survives him. Also surviving is three daughters. Shelley (Tom) Gibbons of Caledonia. ML Kathy Stuart of Midland, Linda (Tom) McDade of Howell. Ml; five grandchildren. Katie, Brittany Gibbons, Molly. Sean and Colin McDade; sister. Betty Lou Johnson of Hastings; brother-in-law, Robert Conley of Kalamazoo; sister-in-law. Carol Stuart of Middleville; many nieces and nephews; very faithful friend, Keith Allswedc of Midland. Ralph was predeceased by his brother. Dean Stuart and sister, Loma June Conley. Funeral services took place Tuesday. Nov. 5, 2002 from Our Redeemer Church, Midland. Rev. Lowell Gisel officiated. Interment was Tuesday at Freeport Cemetery. Freeport, MI. Memorials may be offered to Our Redeemer Church. Please share a memory of Ralph with the family at the funeral home or through our condolence page at wilson-miller.com. Arrangements were made by Wilson Miller Funeral Home. Midland. Joyce Cassie Alderink CLARKSVILLE Joyce Cassie Alderink, see ?6. of Clarksviik, wenl fo be with her Lord early Thursday morning. Oct. 31,2002. Joyce was bom in Hast.ngs on Nov. 29, 1925 to Vere and Marian (Sinter) Howlett. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1944 and worked at Mary Free Bed Hospital for several years. Joyce married Bruce Alderink on Sept. 20, 1947. She was very involved in the activities of the Clarksville Bible Church, and had served as a Deaconess and Sunday School teacher. Joyce had also served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She loved people and had a special place in her heart for chil­ dren. Joyce will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by Bruce, her loving hus­ band of 55 years; her children. James (Diane) Alderink, Jane Alderink, Sue (Craig) Parris, Thomas (Claudia) Alderink. Mary (Mike) VanDenburg, Lori (Bruce Stinson) Alderink, and Amy (Tom Smith) Alderink; II grandchildren; one great grandson; her sisters, Patricia Howlett and Rosemary (Robert) Kauffman; her step mother-in-law, Dorothy Alderink; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; and her daughter; son-in-law and grandson. Nancy and Dennis Winkler and DJ. Winkler. The funeral service was held on Monday. Nov. 4. 2002 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Bible Church or to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. HASTINGS - Terry M. Miller, age 64. of Hastings, died Thursday. Oct. 31. 2002 at Battle Creek Health System. Mr. Miller was bom June 13. 1938 in Syracuse. New York, the son of Russell and fArvilla (Murdoch) Miller. Terry ’s father being a Navy Captain, he attended many schools for his early educa­ tion. He attended Lafayette College in Easton. PA on the ROTC Program graduat­ ing in 1958. He was a member of the all­ men’s choir. Served in the U.S. Army from 1959 until 1974. He received an honorable discharge with lhe rank of Major. Military­ honor’s included the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Joint Sen ice Commend­ ation Medal, the Army Commendation with Oak Leaf Cluster, the RVN Honor and Staff Senice Medals. He was married to Sandra K. Heckathom-Clinton on March 25. 1972. He resumed his career in 1975 with the Department of Defense. Defense Logistics Senices Center in Battle Creek. Retired June 26, 1993 after achieving the highest grade available in the Federal Center, a GM-15, with a distinguished career in man­ agement. He received the Defense Logistics Agency Distinguished Career Award. For the past several years, he spent summers in Hastings and winter’s in Fredericksburg. TX. He was a member of and Past Exalted Ruler of Hastings 1965 Elks Lodge, mem­ ber of Barry County Humane Society, vol­ unteer for the Hill Country Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fred­ ericksburg. TX and a Red Cross Volunteer. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife. Sandra; daughter. Karen (Dominique) Lamesch of Luxembourg; son. Thomas (Johanna) Miller of Germany; five grand­ children. Louis. Isabelle. Felix. Thomas. Jr. (TJ) and Josephine: mother and father-in­ law. Wanda and Robert Packard of Hastings. Services were held Monday. Nov. 4.2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. The Elks "Lodge of Sorrow" Ritual was conducted Sunday. Nov. 3, in the funeral home chapel. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Carlton Twp., Barry County, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society, P.O. Box 386. 106-B E. State St., Hastings or Hill Country Society for Prevention of Cruelly to Animals. P.O. Box 1461, Fredericksburg. TX 78624. 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Her family has produced a series of Lake Odessa post cards which are on sale at the Depot/Muscum. They include Sunny Fresh, two views of the depot, the Dcsgranges house and more. The society has extended the due date for stories of Ionia County families for the proposed book for a month. There is still time. Hyers are available with guidelines for the mater­ ial to be submitted. The newsletter, which is printed quarterly, is about to go into the mail. This is a 16-page letter bearing stories of many servicemen and women. This fol­ lows the theme of the First Families ban­ quet with its patriotic displays and sou­ venirs from four conflicts of lhe 20th cen­ tury. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday. Nov. 13. at 1:30 p.m. in the dining room. Trena Haskins and Betty Carey will be the hostesses. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 14. al Lake Manor. The Bodenmuilers of Hastings and lhe Wall Eavys of Middleville will bring the program about life in a light house. They have spent weeks for recent summers tending the historic structures. Mrs. William (Marie) Haskins has pro­ gressed enough with her therapy and treat­ ments at Tender Care that she can take some steps now. Mrs. Willard Brodbeck and Mrs. Fred Teachwonh are recovering from major surgery recently. Mi. Dale Brock had surgery on Tuesday of this week. Lester and Virginia Yonkers hosted their family Sunday for lhe many relatives to meet and greet George Johnson IV. the lat­ est great-grandson of the family, son of George and Kerry Johnson of Indiana. The new little boy is a grandson of George and Judy Johnson of Davenport Road. The VFW will have its monthly flea mar­ ket and lunch this weekend on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters may rent tables for the occasion. Homeowners were treated to a rare sight Sunday morning, when leaves were falling from some of the trees like rain. The ginko tree has an unusual fan shaped leaf with a vein system like no other. The leaves usual­ ly turn bright yellow and fall rapidly. Sunday morning the ground was covered with bright green leaves. They had made their rapid descent overnight without turn­ ing color. Likewise the Japanese walnut trees at the Bob Warner and Marcie Vrom in homes lost leaves and supporting tw gs overnight while still green. Village tru. ks make the rounds with a big vacuum device to inhale the mounds of leaves raked to the curb. The Second Sundav dinner at Cunninghams' Acre returns Sunday. Nov. 10. after a lapse of several months. The din­ ner. sponsored by the Lakewood Ambulance Authority and Auxiliary, is held I 1/2 miles west of the villageon M-50. due north of Martin Road Elizabeth Richard is to be feted on Saturday afternoon at Lakewood UMC in honor of her 80th birthday While in college in Kalamazoo. one of her fellow students in the home economics program was Mary Fran Straka from the Detroit area. Little could they have known that one day many years down the road they would teach side by side in Lakewood schools. Elizabeth had been in the Sunfield school before the merger and M iry Fran Armstrong was in Lake Odessa. Other students at Western Michigan University during the same time were Leah Rice (Abbott). Marilyn Stevenson (Garlinger). Arlo Pickens. Maurice Armstrong. Max Hamilton and Maxine Hazzard (Torrey). Elizabeth was from Marshall. Leah from Galesburg. Marily n from Sturgis. Max from Pickford. Somehow their professions brought them all to Lake Odessa. Others were Evelyn Chase (McCartney) and Menon Garlock. The Reminder and Lakewood News car­ ried an item that Mary Macqueen of Hastings had joined the Barry-Eaton Health Department. She has worked in the public health field for the past 15 years. She is wife of Lakewood's band director David Macqueen. An engagement has been announced for Paul Shoemaker, son of Dennis and Luanne of Sunfield, and Sarah Fountain of Lansing. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. She attended LCC. Both are employed at T.L.C. International. He is a grandson of Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker. by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Rule out kids? Dear Annie: I am a female in my mid20s and have been married for two years. I ha\c a wonderful relationship with my hus­ band and love him very much. However, my husband has made it clear that he wants children some day. and I have no desire whatsoever to have kids. "Donald” knew before we were married that I was not a big fan of children. I am not comfortable around kids and cannot relate to them. I suppose it’s possible I will change my mind sometime down the road, but at the moment. I do not wish to start a family. I want to be fair to Donald, since he loves children, but I don’t want to be pressured into becoming pregnant for his sike. He hasn't said anything about it. but I’m not getting any younger, and the issue is bound to come up within the next five years. What do I do when the limes comes? - Not Ma­ ternal in Chicago. Dear Not Maternal: Not everyone is cut out to be a mother, and there is no shame in that. However, many women who believe they dislike children discover they feel dif­ ferently when the children are theirs. Don't let your aversion to other people’s kids color your decision. You and Donald must discuss this honestly so you can make plans for your future, but please* don’t close the door on lhe possibility. Kissin* cousins Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas Kevin Strauss John Walsh Pierce Cedar Creek offers storytelling evening, brunch Experience a unique evening of storytel­ ling for adulis as professional storytellers from all over the Midwest offer a benefit concert, “Talcs for an Autumn Evening.” at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. A variety of presenters, each with his or her own storytelling style, will use their tal­ ents to weave stories and songs. Stories are targeted to those age 12 and over. Tickets to Tales of an Autumn Evening are $8 for non-members and $6 for Pierce Institute members. They may be purchased by calling 269/721-4472. Advance pur­ chase is recommended, but tickets will be available at the door. In addition to the concert Saturday eve­ ning, storytellers will offer a performance at the institute's Sunday Brunch Nov. 10. Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The storytelling performance is from 1­ 1:30 p.m. Stories are appropriate for all age levels. Families are encouraged to attend. Tickets for the brunch arc $12 for adults and $4 for children. Reservations can be made by calling 269/721-4472. According to Maribeth Perreault of the institute, “recently there has been a story­ telling rebirth. All over the country people of all ages arc gathering at schools, festi­ vals, workshops and community events to listen to talcs. People arc finding that sto­ ries still do the same thing they did for our ancestors a long time ago. They entertain. Gene Gryniewicz teach, connect us with our past, and con­ nect us with each other. They help us make sense of the mysteries of life. And they make us laugh together. People will always tell and listen to tales, because our lives are bound together by stories.” Presenters arc part of lhe Northlands Sto­ rytelling Network, a community of story­ tellers in the Upper Midwest. The network is the largest regional storytelling organiza­ tion in the country, serving storytellers and enthusiasts in Minnesota, Iowa. Wisconsin. Illinois and Michigan. Four times a year, Northlands’ board members meet in a dif­ ferent location within the region. At each meeting they offer a storytelling concert as a fundraiser for a local organization. This year Pierce Cedar Creek, an environnmental education center, was chosen as one of the beneficiaries. PCCI is located south of Hastings at 701 W. Cloverdale Road. 1.5 miles cast of M­ 37 and 4 miles west of M-43. For more in­ formation, visit www.ccdarcrcekinstitute.org or call 269/721-4190. Performers for the Saturday evening per­ formance include Donald Falkos of Madi­ son. Wis., Yvonne Healy of Brighton. Mich.. Gene Gryniewicz of Illinois. Jenifer Ivinskas Strauss of Hastings. Kevin Strauss of Ely. Minn.. John Walsh of Bloomington. Ill.. and Jack Wiswell of Hastings. Sunday performers include Colleen Shaskinn and Tina Rohde of Eden Prairie. Minn.. Judy Sima of Southfield, and Mike Mann of Minneapolis. When not performing their talcs, story­ tellers work as actors, actresses, teachers, librarians, singers, songwriters, and in other professions. Dear Annie: I am a 38-year-old divorced father of two teenagers. I am currently in­ volved with a woman. 34. who is also di­ vorced and the mother of four. The woman is my first cousin. I had not seen “Kellye" since 1977. and we reconnected a few months ago with per­ fectly appropriate behavior and honorable intentions. As we came to know each other better, we grew closer. We have discussed our situation at length and find our good "fit” is related to our experiences and lives, and not mutual heritage. In short. Annie, we’ve fallen in love with cach other and are happy together. Kellye and I have confided in selected family members about our relationship. Most are happy for us but find the situation “weird.” Please give me your objective opinion on lhe propriety of a first-cousin re­ lationship. - In Love in New York. Dear In Love: Since you and Kellye are adults and spent many years apart, there should be no objection to your finding hap­ piness together. These days, many stales al­ low first cousins to marry, including New York. However, if you and Kellye are plan­ ning to many and have children, you may want to seek genetic counseling. Good luck to you both. Untimely talk Dear Annie: I had an extra ticket to a performance by our local symphony and in­ vited my aunt. She was unable to attend al the last minute and suggested 1 take a friend of hers who likes lhe symphony. I had never met this person prior to the event, but I was happy someone was interested in the ticket. This woman is educated and profes­ sional. To my surprise and dismay, how­ ever. she insisted on talking to me during the concert, using her normal speaking voice. I did not shush her. as 1 did not want to embarrass her. but she did not seem to notice my discomfort. I was horrified that an intelligent, well-educated person would not be aware that audience silence is critical to concert enjoyment - not just mine, but everyone within earshot. How should this have been handled? - El Monte. Calif. Dear El Monte: It is quite possible that this woman has a mild hea; ing problem and had no idea how loud »ne was. Regardless, it would have been OK to smile and whis­ per in her ear. "Let’s talk later, after the concert.” Belch bother Dear Annie: My 72-year-old mother-in­ law recently moved in with my husband and me. Mom takes several medications daily. One of them apparently causes her to belch constantly. I've clocked her at six belches per minute. Mom sits in her recliner reading novels and belching. She particularly seems to en­ joy lhe very loud ones. She sounds like a bullfrog. Mom is an intelligent woman and has good manners in other respects, so it Is surprising that she makes no effort to re­ strain herself. We asked her to talk to her doctor about it. and she did. but apparently she told him the belching is "not a problem” for her. The doctor is completely unconcerned, which means nothing is going to be done. Mom said we may as well get used to it. It is unbearable to be in the house doing chores, taking care of her and my family while listening to her belch gleefully for hours. It also embarrasses my children when their friends are over, so they tend to socialize at other kids’ houses. Mom is very defensive about the topic and refuses to discuss it further. I have tried to play music or provide some other audio diversion, but she complains that this dis­ turbs her reading. If there truly is nothing that can be done medically, we will do our best to tolerate it. but in return, we expect Mom to make an effort to hide the noise in­ stead of reveling in her resonance. Do you have any suggestions for han­ dling her excessive effervescence? - Bub­ bles’ Daughter-in-Law. Dear D.I.L.: Call your mother-in-law’s physician, and explain that Mom’s belching is causing friction al home. You can also speak to her pharmacist and ask if there arc alternative medications that will not cause lhe same side effects. If there is no way to alleviate the problem medically, you will have to grit your teeth and make the best of it. Buy a portable CD player with head­ phones. and tune her out. Only for fun Dear Annie: I have been dating “Wil­ son" for nine months. He’s a great guy and lots of fun. He treats me like a queen and al­ ways tells me how beautiful I am. So what’s the problem? Wilson is 35 and acts like he is 16. He watches a lot of television and plays video games. He’s never been mar­ ried. and although he has a decent job, he still lives at home with his parents. His mother cooks his meals, cleans his nx>m. cuts his toenails and does his laundry. I can understand that he wants to save money by living at home, but I have offered to let him slay at my place rent-free, and he refuses. I love Wilson, but is it normal for a 35year-old man to behave like this? - Not Sure in Nonh Carolina. Dear Not Sure: Mom cuts his trenails??? Wilson sounds like a case of arrested devel­ opment If you are looking for a good time and a fun companion. Wilson’s your guy. If you want a mature relationship . look else­ where. ••••• Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailboxQattbi.com. or write Io: An­ nie's Mailbox. P.O. Box //8/90. Chicago, IL 606//. 7b find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. 269 • 269 • 269 ♦ 269 • 269 » 269 « 269 ♦ 269 • 269 - 269 DESIGN, continued from page 5 las* week’s community forum were offered as a collaboration of the Hastings DDA. the City of Hastings. Hastings Economic De­ velopment Department. Barry County Eco­ nomic Development Alliance and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Here are some of the generic suggestions made by the Community Design Advisory Program during the past two weeks: • Reduce the amount of signage on a building so it won’t be distracting. • Use signs with symbolic or historic value whenever possible, such as having a barber pole instead of a sign that says 'ba­ rber,’ where appropriate. • Simplifying a sign’s message is advis­ able to be mote inviting. “Don’t tell them everything or they arc going to get over­ loaded." he said. • Lettering styles should relate to lhe pe­ riod of the facade. • Remove signs and letters on the sides of buildings, in most cases, and those that appear above the roof line. Remove signs from buildings that are vacant. • Replace signs that nang perpendicular to the street with signs on the faces of buildings. "There are some exceptions to this.” it was noted. • Awnings should be used only to shade windows from the sun. primarily on the south and west facing facades. Awnings are not signs. If used, they should work with the geometry and character of the facade. He complimented some of the awnings at Hastings businesses. • Rear facades and entrances to buildings don't necessarily need to mimic the front facade or entrance in design • Don't put posters in windows to block the view inside. Il’s nice when you can look into the business. • Businesses that share the same struc­ ture should “unify the building by reuniting the upper and lower facades." • Paint a building to enhance architecture and paint all sides the same color. • Avoid white paint on the exterior, ex­ cept for accents, because it “is a very ag­ gressive color. When repainting, consider the existing streetscape and consider using cooler colors for buildings facing the south or west and warmer colors for buildings facing north or cast. • If you have a brick building that isn I painted, try not to paint it. If you have a brick building that is painted, you’ll have to keep painting it. H Have your printing materials reprinted today! H | 616 to 269 | Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Forms • Brochures S ■ Flyers • Stamps • Catalogs • Promotional Items ■ S B H Gill us today and let one ofour sales representatives help you. 269-945-9554 1-800-870-7085 |adi^choiceon.mill.com M 269 - 269 • 269 • 269 - 269 » 269 • 269 • 269 » 269 • 269 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday,November 7. 2002 - Page 9 LEGAL NOTICES From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Emmet Herrington: A Tribute By Joyce F. Weinbrecht A tribute to Emmet Herrington, student, educator, veteran businessman and pallia­ tion: Emmet Herrington was born on Oct. 16. 1918. in Dowling. Michigan. Barry County, the son of Frank E. Herrington and Fem Baker Herrington. He died at the age of 83. July 23, 2002. after having a long and pro­ ductive live. He was the grandson of John Herrington, who came to Barry County in the late 1830s by the way of a packet boat on Lake Erie, arriving in Detroit and then moving on to Battle Creek. The Herrington family brought with them, along with household goods, a team of oxen, a wagon and tools for clearing the land. They bought a cabin on the north end of Clear Lake. Here they farmed in the Dowling area for many years. The Herringtons had 12 children. John Herrington fought in the Civil War. Four of his sons fought in the SpanishAmerican War. Emmet’s father. Frank, was one of those four. Emmet was involved in World War II, enlisting as a private in lhe Army on June 25, 1940. Prior to enlisting in the Army, he attended Dowling Country School, where his mother. Fem Baker Herrington, taught for many years. He then graduated from Hastings High School. Emmet’s interest in education began early in life and continued to the end of his life. Schools he attended included Bristol Comers. Dowling, Hastings. Battle Creek. Dade City. Zepherhills (Florida), Argubright Business College, Spring Arbor College, Western Michigan University and North Dakota Agriculture College. He played the trumpet and performed with several big bands of the 1930s to earn money to pay for this education. Emmet married BonniBelle McIntyre on Jan. 30, 1941, in Bryan, Ohio. She died on March 21, 1983. They had two children. Lance Herrington of Sugariand. Texas, and Gail Herrington Boles. Assyria Township, Barry County. Michigan. In 1987. he mar­ ried Marjorie Ferris Rust. She had two chil­ dren. Alan Rust of North Carolina and Mary Beth Rust of Battle Creek. Emmet enlisted as a private in the Army on June 25, 1940, for a term of one year and was stationed at Fort Custer. Battle Creek. He was placed in the 2nd Infantry. 5th Red Army Division. He trained at Fort Custer, Camp McCoy (Wisconsin), then in Tennessee at the Indian Town Gap Military Reservation in Pennsylvania. Camp Miles Standish in Massachusetts, Ft. Mason, Benecia Arsenal and then Alabama and finally for maneuvers in Mississippi in 1941. He was sent to Townsville, Australia, and then to Moseby and spent time at Fort Mosey and Hollandia. On Jan. 6. 1943. Emmet was commis­ sioned 2nd Lieutenant AUS. He served with Special Forces Advanced Section Unit attached to the 32nd Infantry Division, 3rd Engineer Boat and Shore Brigade. 58th Combat Engineer Unit and 156th Busmaster Regiment. He served in beachheads and follow-up operations at Milne Bay. Finchafen, Saidor. New Guinea and Tachoben. Leyte. Linguyen Gulf. Manila and Ipo Dam. Luzon and the Philippine Islands. He was promoted to First Lt.. Captain and eventual­ ly to Major. After hospitalization, he received training in Personnel Administration. He was assigned to the engineer command. He Emmet Herrington worked on logistical planning for the inva­ sion of forces. After he returned to the United States in August of 1945, he was assigned to Fort Hayes. Ohio, for training in prison adminis­ tration. He was then assigned to Fort Harrison, Indiana’s military prison. He came to Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek as assistant director of person­ nel in October 1945 and was released from active duty July 2, 1946. at Fort Sheridan. III. Emmet received five campaign ribbons with stars showing battle participation, one of which was a Bronze Star. Like a lot of other veterans. Emmet had misplaced the medals and only received new ones this past summer. He said he was very proud of the new medals, and what they represented. Following his military service. Emmet worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital systems as personnel director, act­ ing assistant hospital director and acting hospital director from 1946 to 1974. Herrington also was very active in com­ munity affairs and he continued to be very community minded after he retired from hospital administration. While he was working at the Battle Creek Veterans Hospital, he and his family lived in Battle Creek and was active in affairs both Calhoun County and the City of Battle Creek. His life’s commitment was toward public administration, but he didn’t get a degree in that field until he was 72 years old, when he received his bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor College in business administration and earned a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University. He served on the Assyria Township Board as a trustee and as a Barry County Commissioner for three terms, starting in 1994. finishing his last term in 2000. Emmet never backed down from a problem and earned the admiration and respect of people of the community and the county. He purchased a 279 acre farm in Assyria Township, Barry County, and raised beef cattle as an avocation and hobby. This also included raising and harvesting the feed for the cattle, as well as giving the cattle extra careful care. We wish to give tribute to this man who was a caregiver, a husbandman of his world and a true friend. Sources: Barry County History 1985: Hastings Banners, assorted issues and a hand written biography written by Emmet Herrington by himselffor the Barry County Veterans Book. Two schools get Golden Apples Central and Plcasantview elementaries were among 127 state schools receiving the 2002 “Golden Apple” award. The award recognizes Michigan schools whose student scores on the Michigan Edu­ cational Assessment Program (MEAP) rep­ resent high achievement and improvement. Both Central and Plcasantview were honored because the composite student scores for mathematics, science, reading annd writing increased by at least 60 points over the past three years. Along with the Golden Apple recognition, each school will receive a $10,000 cash award to be used for educational programs at the schools. Plcasantview School is a repeat Golden Apple award winner. Last year, it and Star School each received $50,000 awards for being two of the top ten performing ele­ mentary schools in Michigan. Schoo) Superintendent Carl Schoessel said “the Hastings Area School System thanks the parents and community residents for the support given to the students and staff members, enabling them to have the distinction of four Golden Apple awards in the past two years.” Kiddy King & Queen sought The Hastings Jaycces will be hosting a “Kiddy King and Queen” contest beginning Nov. 18 through Dec. 2. Children between the ages of three and five who arc Barry County area residents are eligible to be in the contest. All entries must be received by Nov. 16. Canisters with pictures of the children entered in the contest will be placed at businesses located in Hastings. The canister receiving the most money after the twoweek period will be declared the winner. Winners of the contest will be an­ nounced Dec. 4 and will be asked to ride on the Jaycces float at the Saturday. Dec. 7 Hastings Christmas parade. To participate in the contest, call project chairperson Martha Chipman at 269-945­ 9981 or Tammy Pool at 517-852-2096. The Hastings Jaycees is a nonprofit or­ ganization that provides leadership skills to its members through community service. They meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the community room at MainStreet Savings Bank in Hastings. Membership is open to persons between the ages of 21-39. For more information about the Jaycees, contact Scott Chipman al 269­ 945-9981. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (original mortgagors) lo Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 11. 1993. and recorded on March 11. 1993 in Liber 567 on Page 85 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee in the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. fka Countrywide Funding Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 1993. which was recorded on April 23. 1993. in Liber 570 on Page 128. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYTHREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SEVEN AND 71/100 dollars ($63,727.71). including interest at 6.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be lorudosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at tt.e Bar.-y County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnson s Addition No. 1 to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 8 Town 3 North. Range 8 West. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the uate of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Ftle •'>00228940 Musuings (11/14) NOTICE TO CREDITORS (TRUST) TO ALL CREDITORS: The Grantor. Albert N Bekkenng. of the Albert N. Bekkenng Trust dated September 10.2001. as amended, who lived at 11870 Paradise Court. Middleviue. Michigan 49333. died June 26. 2002. There is no personal representative of the Grantor's estate to whom Letters of Administra­ tion have been issued Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Albert N. Bekkenng Trust dated September 10. 2001. as amended, will be forever banned unless presented to GemetL. Bekkenng and Daniel K. Bekkenng. Co-Trustees. within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will there­ after be assigned and dtstnbuted to the persons entitled to it. Date October 29. 2002 Peter Kladder III Attorneys for Co-Trustees 607 Cascade West Parkway. S.E. Stand Rapids. Ml 49546 616) 285-0661 Gernet L Bekkenng and Daniel K. Bekkenng. Co-Trustees 11870 Paradise Court Middleville. Ml 49333 (11/7) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY MQRIfiAfiE_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Franken H. Moore, wife and husband, joint ten­ ants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1997 and recorded June 25.1997 in Liber 699, Page 618, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C, created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1. 1997, among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corpor­ ation. as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A.. as trustee by assignment dated October 25. 1997 and recorded on January 12. 1998 m Doc* 1006280. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two and 47/100 Dollars ($65,472.47) including interest at the rate of 925% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 12,2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are descritsd as: Lot 15 "Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of Hastings* as recorded in Uber 2. Page(s) 15 of THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harlie J. Frazier, Jr., a single man, to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated June 29. 1999 and recorded August 17, 1999 in Document No. 1034025, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 33/100 Dollars ($55,923.33) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Ur/lec the power of SAM«h*ined in me mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of MtoNgan. notice is hereby given that me mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on December 5, 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 9, Sam Bravata Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of plats, cn page 68 The redemption period shall be 6 months from me date of such sale, unless tne property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property to determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 7,2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for UCFC Lean Trust 1997-C, created pursuant to a Pookng and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1, 1997, among UCFC Acceptance Corpcraton, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corporation, as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of California. NA, as , As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199.0776 (12®) THIS flRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT, ANy INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED EQft IMAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT □UR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE-SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian Kilbngbeck and Theresa Killingbeck. husband and wife, to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 11. 1997 and recorded November 18. 1997 in Document No. 1004284. Barry County Recutos. Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche B<nk National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trus'ce fka Bankers Trust Company of California N/ by assignment dated June 27. 2000 and recoded on July 31. 2000 m Document No 1047453. Barry County Records There ts claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($100,707.83) including interest at the rate of 9.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 12. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence South 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West. 1318.96 feet along the West line of said Section 23: thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 sec­ onds East. 995.05 feet along the South line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds East 329.39 feet: thence South 88 degrees 01 minutes 12 seconds East. 321.02 feet along the South Ime of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of the East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence South 02 degrees 25 min­ utes 30 seconds West 329 27 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Southeast comer of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West. 321.02 feet along the South line of said Northwest 1/4 to lhe place of beginning. Subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly and Easterly 33 feet thereof and over the following described parcel beginning at the Southeast cor­ ner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Secton 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West 88.00 feet along the South bne of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 01 degrees 57 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 33.00 feet; thence Northeasterly 87.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the left the radius of which is 55.72 feet and the chord of which bears North 47 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds EmL 78.48 feet; thence South 87 degrees 34 minutes 30 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds West. 88.03 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan ba 3Q days from the date of the aala.The foreclosing mortgagee Cart rescind the sale fo the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 209.1525 (12®) Dated October 31. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 200 0608 (11-28) Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Other Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Old Time Bakery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb’s • R & J’s • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny's General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch's Superette Market Nashville • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappon's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cloverdale General Store Bonfield General Store Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Woodland Express Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Goldsworthys inc., Dowling Goldsworthys, Inc., Hickory Comers Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lacey Store Vermontville Grocery Fein's Food & Beverage Fine Lake Party Store Dowling Cookie Store Lake Odessa • Lakc-0 Shell • Carl’s Market • L.O. Express Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg's Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7, 2002 Lions next test, undefeated Montrose By Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley remains the only area foot­ ball team still battling through the Stale playoffs after beating Williamston last week 26-7. The Lakewood Vikings came from be­ hind a couple of times, but Charlotte made good on their last shot to knock Lakewood out of the playoffs. This Friday night. Nov. 8, the Maple Valley Lions face, probably, their toughest task of the season when they meet up with undefeated Montrose. A ten point win was the closest the Mon­ trose Rams have come to being beaten sg far this season. Maple Valley head coach Guenther Miltelstaedt says that Montrose has an explo­ sive offense. "Their quarterback throws well and they have two good running backs." and their offensive line is very quick off the ball. The Lions have been working this week in practice Io try and stop Montrose’s op­ tion attack, something Valley hasn't seen much of this season. Mitlelstaedl says that on the other side of lhe ball he thinks his offense will be able to move the ball against the speedy Rams, but he isn't sure exactly how they’ll do it yet. The Lions will load up the busses Friday afternoon for lhe two hour iiip to Mon­ trose. Kickoff is set for 7p.m. Here’s a wrap up of last week’s district football action. Maple Valley 26, Williamston 7 By Jon Gambee Eric Smith scored three times and Ryan Grider had a career night as Maple Valley overcame a stunning 7-0 deficit to grind out a hard-fought 26-7 victory over William­ ston in the first round of the MHSAA foot­ ball playoffs. The Lions fell behind on the second play from scrimmage when Home! running back Nathan Schafer bounced off a number of Lion tacklers and raced 71 yards with only 51 seconds gone in the contest. Schafer made everyone miss on the run and it served as a wakeup call for the Lion de­ fense. which looked so hapless on the play Lions nead coach Guenther Mittlestaedt starts to get the troops ready for Montrose, while the Williamston scoreboard still highlights the Maple Valley Victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) that it made one wonder if they should be allowed to cat with such bad hands. But the defense made a major adjustment after that first series. They collectively de­ cided to tackle Schafer instead of wave at him as he went by and with the exception of one 15 yard run later in lhe quarter, held the talented running back in check the re­ mainder of lhe night. Schafer racked up 80 yards in his first two carries and finished the half with 110. He carried the football on every offen­ sive running play except one in the first half, averaging 8 yards a carry. Of course, a 71 yard scoring run tends to boost an av­ erage. The fact of the matter is. after his 15 yard burst in the first quarter. Schafer never got more than five yards on any play the re­ mainder of the game. In fact, in the second half, he only car­ ried the ball twice for eight total yards. You can give credit to the defense. tz.out of V the hat by Brett Bremer > It ain’t broke, so don’t fix it The Michigan High School Athletic Association made its decision last Wednesday, one they hope they never have to see be anything more than a decision. Under the new agreement, girls’ basketball and volleyball seasons will be flip flopped. That much we already knew, but they chose the other sports seasons that will be up ended as well, much like choosing between a kick in the shins or a slap in the face. In the Lower Peninsula the tennis and golf seasons will be switched. Boys* tennis and girls’ golf move from spring to fall, while girls' tennis and boys' golf move from fall to spring. Docs every thing sound equal and fair now? Maybe it’s just me. Maybe I just don’t like change. Especially when 1 don’t see a good reason for it. When I was looking for a car last summer. I was looking all over for one with power nothin'. Keep things simple,, expecially if they work. 1 don't need power windows, or power locks, or cruise control as long as my feet and arms work. It's just something else to go wrong that's harder to fix with duct tape and J.B. Weld. There are two or three different things 1 like at every restaurant I go to. and they’re good. I like ‘cm. that's what I order. Don’t go trying spicy Haitian chicken when you know the ribs arc just great. Maybe I’m missing out, but 1 know I won't have to scramble for a glass of water and a napkin to wipe off my lounge. Some people think this change is for the good, others like lhe MHSAA think it’s a bad idea. It could go either way. To me it just seems like a lot of hassle for nothing. MHSAA Executive Director John E. Roberts says that the "schools overwhelmingly prefer the current season placements they have chosen. The plan the Association se­ lected from three court-ordered options does the least harm as schools pursue the objec­ tives of involving as many students as possible in as high a quality experiences as possi­ ble.” Doesn’t that sound peachy? Of course the press release I took that quote from is biased in the favor of the MHSAA. but shouldn’t everything that’s happening be in favor of lhe student-athletes that it is going to affect? Instead building seasons around which way causes students the least harm, shouldn't people he working to find a way that won’t cause any harm at all. or even that is good for the kids? "Of course." Roberts goes on to say. "schools continue to hope and believe this plan will never be implemented, and the MHSAA will continue to advocate for the rights of schools to make decisions which address the expressed interests of their students and communities This is the best plan which could be submitted, given the circumstances of what the court ordered and what the schools want." Now that the MHSAA has decided which plan "causes students the least harm." this whole ordeal can finally head down to Cincinnati, home of the Bengals. Pete Rose, and of course Dr. Johnny Fever. Venus Flytrap and Les Nessman. to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Hopefully, there all of this madness will come to an end. The process, once it begins in Cincinnati will take almost a year, and the MHSAA says they don’t expect any of this to finally actually "harm" anyone until at least the 2004-05 school year. which never rests in Lion Country, and in particular to Brian Dunlap, who made Schafer his personal project after that open­ ing drive. Dunlap led the team with 10 tackles with virtually all of them coming against Schafer, who pretty much was the Hornet offense. Maple Valley's offense, meanwhile, found that trying the middle against Wil­ liamston was an effort in futility. An­ chored by 300 pound nose guard Tom Pratt. 290 pound tackle Adam Pease and 240 pound tackle Brad VanSickler. the middle was not a good place to go Friday. Maple Valley abandoned that route early, opting to go outside the tackles and nobody docs that better than Smith. The senior all-conference running back carried the ball 22 times Friday for 145 yards and three touchdowns, scoring on runs of two yards, one yard and a stunning 38 yard jaunt in the third quarter, the longest Lion play from scrimmage lhe entire night. Grider, meanwhile, brought the crowd to its feat on both sides of lhe ball, intercept­ ing two passes and catching a touchdown toss from quarterback Britt Leonard. His second interception, in the fourth quarter, was in the Maple Valley end zone and ef­ fectively put an end to any Hornet hopes of getting back in the game. Just minutes before that he had put the final points on the board with a 25 yard touchdown catch in the comer of the end zone. "We thought wc could exploit the pass." said Maple Valley Coach. Guenther Mittelstaedt after the game. "Some of the times that Leonard ran for nice gains, wc actually had set up to pass, but he ran out of the pocket." Leonard had 69 yards on only six carries. Meanwhile. Dunlap, who usually makes his biggest contribution on offense, was used as fodder for the middle, punishing the Hornet interior. Making up for his lack of size with size of heart. Dunlap is a player in the finest tradition of the rich Lion legacy. He asks for no quarter and gives no quarter. He threw his 160 pound frame against that 830 combined pounds of defense time after time and while he man­ aged only 41 yards in 13 carries, he kept the middle of the defense honest. On can't help but feel sorry for those be­ hemoth’s who had to tackle him so many times. Their kneecaps had to be battered and bruised come Saturday morning and they were last seen trying to wedge them­ selves collectively into one standard sized whirlpool. Dunlap worked hard to soften the middle and help open up the outside for Smith and Jimmy Hirneiss, who finished with 54 tough yards for the night. Dunlap had only one long gain, a 14 yard run late, but with the help of a hard working line, he pun­ ished the Hornet s interior and though every .yard was earned on shear determination and guts, the fact of the matter is. he never lost a yard, he always pushed forward. But the big story was the defense, which looked so bad on the first scries that they resembled a frustrated organ grinder trying to break in a new monkey. But they re­ grouped. remembered how to tackle, and held the vaunted Hornet offense in check for the remainder of the game. Truth be told, the second half was pretty much a.'l Maple Valley, as Williamston only ran 12 offensive plays (not counting penalties) the entire 24 minutes. Only six of them resulted in yardage gained. The defense was outstanding after that first atrocious scries and they more than made up for lhetr early miscues. Maple Valley's offense, meanwhile, con­ trolled the line of scrimmage, the football and the clock, running 37 offensive plays down lhe stretch, it s pretty hard to score without the football so his team held on to it for the majority of lhe second half and Williamston never really had an opportu­ nity to gel back into the contest. Dunlap had to be content to make his biggest contribution this night on defense and he had twice as many tackles as any other player. Smith, who also plays as hard on defense as offense, was second with five tackles and Eric Turner had five. Asked by a reporter after the game w hat portion of his team's play he was most proud of. Mitlelstaedl said. "I think the fact that they played hard all night long and never quit.” "Williamston is a good football team and Schafer is an outstanding running back. 1 think he had 1200 or 14(M) yards this season so wc knew he would be tough.” This week. Maple Valley will travel to Montrose, located somewhere between Flint and the North Pole. When asked di­ rections. this reporter was advised to go straight through Io Nome. Alaska and take a right. Lakewood 20, Charlotte 23 Everyone knows what they say about close, and it doesn't count in football. But that doesn't mean that the spit, blood, and sweat the Viking varsity football team left on Charlotte’s football field last Friday night doesn’t mean anything. The Vikings have been playing do or die games for lhe last four weeks, and kept coming up big. but for the second time this season an interception of a desperation pass at then end of the game let Charlotte dose out a close win against the Lakewood Vi­ kings. As much as lhe seniors don’t want to hear it. it’s good for the program to get a taste of the playoffs, its gotta start some­ where. It was cold and raining penalty flags in Charlotte once the game began. The Ori­ oles were flagged for an illegal substitution before either side had taken a snap. In all both teams were penalized eight times for over 50 yards each. Running back Eric Smith (22) leads leads the Lions into Montrose Friday night in the Distric Final. (Photo by Perry Hardin) As in any big game were the yellow flags are flying some of the penalties turned out Io be very important, and there was the time that the flag didn’t fly to wonder about. Trailing 17-13 at lhe end of three quar­ ters the Lakewood defense forced an Oriole punt, and lhe offense took over at its own 20-yard line. Viking seniors moved lhe .ball down the field for the go ahead score. Runs by Scott Secor. Bobby Logan, and Tommy Pell, along with a couple of big third down com­ pletions from Secor to Kris Vezino and Brandon Kaiser, moved the ball to the Charlotte 7-yard line. Pctt rambled the final seven yards to give the Vikings a 20-17 lead following Tyler Harms extra point kick sailed through. The Orioles took over with just over seven minutes left in the game, at their own 22. They pounded the ball against the Vi­ king defensive line up to their own 47. On second and nine Charlotte Quarterback Chad Richardson, who’s passes had flut­ tered in the sky like butterflies on the wind, before falling into the receivers hands, came up short. Jeff Vanderboon stood waiting for the ball to fall into his hands, but the Oriole re­ ceiver got his hands on Vanderboon’s back and hit him just enough to help the pigskin to the ground. This time the flags stayed in the pockets. The next play Richardson had wide re­ ceiver Ryan Patten wide open deep down the right side, but Patten couldn’t bring it in. It wasn't the first time an Oriole re­ ceiver got behind the Lakewood defense in the game. The bobbled pass by Patten brought up a fourth-and-nine. but Richardson scrambled around and found Patten again, this time he pulled it in and gave Charlotte their second fourth down conversion of the drive. The Orioles converted three on the final scoring drive. " Charlotte moved down to the Lakewood two where Richardson found Dustin Mont­ gomery for a TD Io give the Orioles their final lead. 23-20. Vanderboon came streaking around the end to get his fingers on the extra point try and keep the lead within reach of another Tyler Harms field goal, but only 30 sec­ onds remained and the Vikings couldn’t get close enough for Harms to try and connect on his third field goal of the night. The Vikings out gained the Orioles 351­ 316 in lhe game, rushing for 249 yards and throwing for 102. but the Vikes lost two fumbles and had the interception on their final play. The Orioles only turned the ball over once, although it looked like Lakewood coach Randall Hager thought they had lost a couple of fumbles early in the game. Charlotte built a 10-0 lead in the first half, but (he Vikings came storming back to tie the game before the two teams could go warm up in the half lime locker rooms. Logan responded to the Orioles going up 10-0 with a 21-yard touchdown run to cut the lead to 10-7. Three plays later Secor came down with a Charlotte pass to get the ball back for the Vikings with a minute and a half left in the first half. Trying a little trickery the Vikings sent Vezino into play quarterback, and put Se­ cor out wide. The first two times the Vikings tried it they wire flagged for illegal procedure, but this time Vezino lofted a pass into the air and Secor hauled it in while laying on his back at lhe Charlotte 37-yard line. Secor caught the one pass for 29 yards, and completed five passes in the game for 73 yards and rushed 15 times for 74 yards. The Vikings were led on the ground by Pelt who carried 15 times for 96 yard. Lo­ gan carried eight times for 64 yards. The drive stalled with sixteen seconds’ left in the half at the 17. and Harms came on and knocked a 33-yard field goal through the up rights to tie the contest at 10. In the third quarter the Orioles took the lead on a 25-yard TD pass from Richardson Io Montgomery after a Viking fumble on the second play of the half gave them good field position. Late in the third the Vikings had a first and goal at the Charlotte 8. but three runs only netted them a yard, and had to settle for another Harms field goal, this time from 25 yards, to cut the Oriole lead to 17-13. Charlotte moves on to host Wayland next weekend in the second round. Viking running back Bobby Logan (5) throws on the brakes in the third quar­ ter at Charlotte. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) Senior Brandon Kaiser (80) takes a minute after playing his final game in the Lakewood blue. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7.2002 - Page 11 Park’s Narber scorches the nets, Saxons’ comeback comes up short Hastings' varsity girls' basketball team fell to 3-15 when Wyoming Park sopho­ more guard Joslyn Narber went off for 23 points, including five three pointers and 17 total points in the first half alone, to lead her Vikings to a 46*38 victory Tuesday Nov. 5. “This was just an incredible shooting performance by a single girl." said Saxon coach Steve Lauhaugh. "Narber just broke our backs in the first half with her outside shooting. There were a few shots she made where we were close defensively, but to her credit she carried that team. You never know when someone is going to bust out. unfortunately, she did it here." Behind the hot shooting the Vikings pulled out to a 15 point lead. In the third quarter the Saxons made runs at Park on a few different occasions, but the shots weren’t falling. More aggressive Saxon defense limited Park to just four fourth quarter points and multiple turnovers, and Hastings was able to close within six points in the last few minutes, but just couldn't get over the hump. Laura Dipert led the Saxons with 14 points. Thursday Oct. 31 against the number two team in the O-K Gold. Unity Christian, the girls fell 51-18. Unity jumped out to a 17-4 first quarter lead and never looked back. The game was already well in hand for Unity when the fourth quarter began. 49­ 17. and the teams combined for just three points in the final stanza Niki Noteboom was the leading scorer for Hastings with six points. The struggles at the end of the confer­ ence season have set the Saxons’ sights ahead to the districts. “Our district draw is coming up soon, and we will need to focus on what wc arc capable of in that part of the season." says Laubaugh. “Our direction needs to be pointing towards success there, but right now it seems we arc playing without a real sense of team, a sense of passion and de­ sire. I believe these girls are capable of that, we just need to execute to our ability.” The Saxons will be looking to execute when they head to Kenowa Hills Thursday Nov. 7 for their next game. Hastings final game of the regular season is at home against Cedar Springs on Tuesday Nov. 12. The Saxons’ Niki Noteboom catches some contact on her way through the lane. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Cassie Meade brings the ball along the baseline for the Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Barry County Christian girls’ bas­ ketball team's season ended with a couple of losses, but the girls still managed a 9-8 league record this season. BCC lost to the Greenville Homeschool 45-33 on Oct. 28. Greenville's 10 point half time lead was too much for BCC to overcome, even after holding the Lakers to eight points in the third quarter. Alisa Faber scored a season high 17 points to pace BCC. and Janna Rozema contributed with 11 points. Kailee Laws pulled down seven re­ bounds. On Oct. 25 BCC was downed by East Manin 52-25. Rozema was the high scorer with 12 points. Faber added seven, and Laws scored six. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGESALL Hastings' Laura Dipert (12) works her post move to perfection against Wyo­ ming Park. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BCC finishes winning year LEGAL NOTICES Molly Alderson tries to get a shot over the out stretched arms of the Viking defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Thomas Vanderwerf. to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 30. 1998 and recorded January 11. 1999 in Document No. 023452. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A., as trustee for Certificate Holders of SACO I Inc.. Series 2000-3. without recourse by assignment dated August 11. 2000 and recorded on August 3. 2001 in Liber 1064197. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and 84/100 Dollars ($76,814.84) including inter­ est at the rate of 10.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in lhe Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4. Home Acres, according to the recorded Ptat thereof, in Liber 4. of Plats, on Page 67. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unles* the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 4.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wens Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as trustee for Certificate Holders of SACO I Inc.. Series 2000-3, without recourse. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 Fite No. 199 .0199 (n/21) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John J. Jarvis and Sarah R. Jarvis, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Central Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporalton, Mortgagee, dated July 19.1993, and recorded on August 11, 1993 in Uber 580 on Page 127 In Bany County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Washington Mutual Bank FA f/k/a Washington Mutual Homa Loans. Inc. Vk/a PNC Mortgage Corp ol Amonca f/k/a Sears Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated July 19,1993. which was recorded on August 26.1993. in Uber 581 on Page 436. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 15/100 dollars ($56,331.16). including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will oe foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m„ on November 21, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sectton 8. Town 1 North, Range 10 West described as: Beginning at a point on the South Uno of said Section 6.1324.91 feet duo East of the Southwest comer thereof; thence North 0 degrees 50 minutes West 206.71 feet; thence duo East 417.41 foot; thence South 0 degrees 50 minutes East 206.72 foot; thence due West 417.41 foot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL. 600. 3214a, in whicn case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 10.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Falcons 248-593-1313 Trott A Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suits 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200227539 Falcons (117) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Greenfield and Leona Greenf^id. husband and wife, tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Paul A Getzin and Lynn M. Getzm DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated June 14.1999 and recorded on June 21.1999 m Liber Document No. 1031480 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BA Mortgage LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. N.A.) suc­ cessor m interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mort­ gage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 15.1999. which was recorded on Au­ gust 23. 1999. m Uber Document No. 1034327 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY­ SEVEN AND 92/100 dollars ($50,667.92). includ­ ing interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contamed m said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice ts hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on December 12. 2002 Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded Ptat thereof beginning in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned h accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated October 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott A Tran. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File * 200229259 (11-28) Hawks Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dwight D. Peebles and Sheila D. Peebles, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated May 15. 1998. and recorded on May 20.1998 in Document *1012194 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as assignee by an assign­ , merit MKlJanuacy < 2000. which was recorded on FebriBnnb, fOOO. in Document *1041384 Barry Cortnty Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 43/100 rioters ($47,941.43). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained ri said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated m VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 73 and the South 1/2 of Lot 72. O A Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, according to the recorded Ptat thereof as record­ ed in Uber 1 of Plats on page 38. The redemptton period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600,3241 a, in wnch case the redempbon period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 10.2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 . Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200228040 Stallions (11/7) CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice ts hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ot Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. November 19. 2002 at 7 00 p m tn the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose ot the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board ol Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by LeeAnne Malone. 603 East Mill Street. Hastings. Michigan The applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-831 (d)(1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the maximum building peak on the proposed accesscry building to be higher than the maximum allowed 14 feet LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT NUMBER 6 OF BLOCK NUMBER 3 OR BUTLER’S ADDITION Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. November 19, 2002. at 700 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Mchigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a variance request by Dave Wilcox. 201 East Shnner Street. Hastings. Michigan. Hie applicant has requested a vanance from Section 90-831 (dXl) of the C<y of Hastings Code ot Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the construction of an addition to an existing garage that will cause the garage to exceed the maximum allowed 1060 square feet LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY OF HASTINGS ALL THAT PIECE OF LAND E OF FALL CREEK AND N OF SHRINER ST OF LOT 32 SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADD Lions’ eagers change date Maple Valley's varsity and jayvee girls' basketball games, at Lansing Christian that were scheduled foi Friday night Nov. 8 have been moved. The game will be played tonight. Thurs­ day Nov. 7. so fans and players won't miss the girls’ action, or the Lions’ District final football game Nov. 8 at Montrose. Lansing Christian is right on the Lions’ heels at the top of the SMAA in second and third place. Olivet remains the undefeated leader of the league. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall 201 East Sta’c afreet I tastings Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings Everil G. Manshum Everil G. Manshum City Clerk City Clerk I �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7. 2002 Two Vikings, One Trojan, earn all-state Delton girls have best ever state cross finish Junior Jessica Stortz of Middleville, sophomore Corey Thelen of Lakewood and senior teammate Dan Morris earned indi­ vidual all-state Division II medals Satur­ day. The three area harriers earned the special honors at the annual state cross-country championships at Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn. They qualified for state by finishing among the top 15 run­ ners in the regionals Oct. 26 and they earned all-state accolades by finishing among the top 30 runners Saturday. Corey Thelen Meanwhile. Delton-Kellogg, the only Barry County team to qualify for the meet, finished 18th in the Division HI girls’ meet easlier in the day. the Panthers’ best-cvcr showing at Brooklyn. Stortz, the leading runner for O-K Blue Conference champion Middleville all sea­ son long, finished the race with a personal best 19:12.55. good for 16th place. Miedema. the leader of the pack for O-K Gold Conference champ Caledonia, was 27th in 19:26.8. Middleville freshman Chaney Robinson finished 88th in 20:12.75. Battle Creek Lakeview, which stunned Middleville in early October by taking the Portage Invitational, won the Division II state crown with 169 team points. The Spartans, who do not have a senior among their lop seven runners, took the 11th, 12th and 17th places with Michelle Diverio. Jen­ nifer Hamilton and Diane Hamilton, re­ spectively. Petoskey finished second with 207 points, St. Joseph was third with 216, Low­ ell was fourth with 217 and regional cham­ pion Grand Rapids Christian was fifth with 238. Allen Park’s Jackie Gzydos won Divi­ sion II individual champion with a time of 17:59 and East Grand Rapids' Laura Malnor was runner-up in 18:09.8. In all, there were 262 runners in the girls' Division II race. In boys' Division II, Thelen broke the 16-minute barrier for the first time by fin­ ishing in 15:57.95, good for his 12th-place finish. He was right behind Capital Circuit archrival Riak Mabil of Charlotte, who was 11th, less than a second faster than Thelen, who also broke the school record with his time. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Morris closed out his high school cross­ country career with a 16:18 clocking, his best ever by eight seconds, and he finished 28th. ' Coach Jim Hassett said it was lhe first time Lakewood has had two runners earn all-state accolades. The other Barry County boys’ qualifier, senior Tim Brog of Middleville, crossed the finish line in 16:24.95. also a career best for him. He was 39th in the race, which in­ cluded 247 runners. Dexter won the boys’ Division 11 meet with 70 points. Flint Powers Catholic was second with 102 and Bloomfield Hills Lahscr third with 188. Riley Klingcl of Fremont was state champion with a time of 15:25.10, less than a half second ahead of runner-up Jeff Bymc Whitney Knollenberg (right) kicks ahead of teammate Katie Johncock, just be­ fore the finish at the girls' Division III State Cross-Country Final. (Photo by David T. Young) Dan Morris of Bay City John Glenn. The Delton girls’ cross country team edged up two places from its performance a year ago. The Panthers Finished with 434 team points. Hillsdale won the meet with 152 points, Hanover Horton was runner-up with 179 and Whitehall third with 194. Senior Monique Hoyle fhished 36th NOTICE OF ORDIHAWCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board ol the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on October 9.2002 An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit "keyholing” or funneling” of lake or stream access within the Township. Therefore. Rutland Charter Township. Bany County. Michigan, ordains: SECTION1 • AMENDMENT QF THE ZONING ORDINANCE Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to add a Section entitled "Lake or Stream Access and Keyhole Development” to prohibit Tceyholing" and "funneling” of lake property as follows: Liha or SEMffl Acgms and KayfioK Dflytfoonwnt 1. Purpose: Lakes have long been the focus of seasonal and year-round residential develop­ ment in Michigan. In most cases, the lands around lakes were divided into small parcels and were them utilized for single family dwellings. As vacant lakefront parcels have become scarce over the years, developers have often utilized one lakefront lot to serve as an access point for several sin­ gle or multiple family homes even though these homes do not have any direct lake frontage. Often called Tceyholing" or Tunneling.’ this type of development can be detrimental to the existing neigh­ borhood character and natural resources The regulations in this section prohibit this type of devel­ opment and is designed to protect the quality of life that exists on the lakes in Rutland Charter Township. a. Frontage. In ail zoning districts, there shall be at least one hundred feet (100*) of lake or stream frontage as measured along the nomial high water mark of the lake or stream for each sing­ family home, dwettng unit, cottage, condominium unit, site condominium unit, or apartment unit uti­ lizing or acce'ismg the lake or stream frontage. b. Multi-FathIv Frontage. Any multiple family unit that utilizes a corirnon lake or stream front araa or frontage shall not permit lake or stream use or access to more than one (1) single-family home, dwelling unit, cottage, condominium unit, site condominium unit, or apartment unit for each one hundred feet (100’) or lake or stream frontage in such common lake or stream front area, as measured along the normal high water mark line of the lake or stream. c. Docks. Any multiple family unit shall have not more than one (1) dock or mooring for each one hundred feet (100 ) of lake or stream frontage, as measured along the normal high water mark of the lake or stream. All such docks and docking or mooring s.iall also comply with all other applica­ ble Township ordinances. d. Grant of Access. The above restrictions shall apply to all lots and parcels on or abutting any lake or stream, regardless of whether access to the lake or stream shall be by easement, park, common-fee ownership, single-fee ownership, condominium, arrangement, license or lease. e^ Special Use. In all zoning districts, no lake or stream access, boat ramp, shore station, dock, boat launch, or shoreline abutting a lake or stream shall be utilized for commercial, business, out­ door recreational (or entertainment) unless such use is authorized pursuant to a special use approval or a planned unit development (PUD approval and the use complies with the regulations of this zoning district. f. P.U.D.s Lake or stream access and use regulations contained in this Section shall be fully applicable to a* planned unit developments (PUD) special use projects or other similar develop­ ments. g. Limits on PU D^Soeoal Uses In addition to the above limitations, no easement, private park, common area, lot. abutting or adjoining a lake or stream shall be used to oerrmt access to the lake or stream for more than one (1) single-family home, dwelling unit, condominium unit, site con­ dominium unit, apartment unit or any other use unless such additional access use is approved as a special use or as a planned unit development (PUD). h. Frontage Without Sewer. The minimum water frontage requirements of this Section shall be doubled if the property involved is not served with pubic sewer or if more than fifty percent (50%) of the water frontage ol the property involved is comprised of or adjoins a wetland as defined by Michigan law. i. Minimum Frontage Based on District, if a property is located within a zoning district where the minimum lot width requirement is greater than one hundred feet (100 ). the minimum water frontage requirements noted in this Section shall be increased to equal the minimum lot width requirements of the zonng district in which the property is located. I No Canals/Channels No canal or channel shall be created from, out of or into any lake. k. Conflicts In the event this Section conflicts with any other section, this section shall control. SECTJQNJL^EEEEtTlYLDAILANQJEEEAL This Ordinance shall take effect eight days following publication after adoption. AK Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed PLEASF TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been post­ ed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its regular meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hall on November 13, 2002. commencing at 7:30 p.m. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Ad), MCLA 41,72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Ad (ADA) Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township. All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER EELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Gould and Lucinda Gould, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23. 1999. and recorded on September 27, 1999 in Document No. 1034593 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns, as nominee for Wachovia Bank NA FKA First Union National Bank, Trustee under the trust agreement dated May 1. 2000 relating to Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass-through Certificates Series 2000BC2, Assignee by an assignment dated June 22, 2001, which was recorded on August 2, 2001, in Document No.: 1064105, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 46/100 dollars {$97,560.46), including interest at 10.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the South 12 Acres of the East 57 Acres of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 21, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, More particularly described as: Beginning at the Southeast Comer, thence West 440 feet, thence North from the cen­ ter of the road 675 feet, thence East 400 feet, thence South to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated October 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200228231 Gators (11/28) Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY .NFORMATKJN WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Nicole L. Belson a single wotuan (original mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corpora bon. a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31,1997. and recorded on November 5,1997 in Document No. 1003763 In Bany County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 31,1997, which was record­ ed on November 12, 1997, in Document •1003989, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum ot SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 34/100 dollars ($61,838.34), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1 ^X) p.m._ on December 5.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of E.W. Bliss Replat of a part of the South 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, being a repiat of the foltowing; Lots 7.8.9 and 10 of Block 13 of H J. KenMd s Addition to the City of Hastings, Lots 4. 5. 6 and part of 7 of John Lichty s First Addition to the City of Hastings, and Lots 4, 5. 6, 7, 8. 9. and part of Lots 3 and 10 of Fairview Addition to the City of Hastings, accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 24. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms M! 48025 File *990505840 Cougars (11/21) with a time of 20:05.35 to lead Delton. Next for the Panthers was sophomore Whitney Knollenberg. who edged out teammate and fellow sophomore Katie Johncock for 145th place by just one-tenth of a second, 21:3530 to 21:35.40. Not far behind was Panther sophomore Kristen Wilfingcr in 154th place at 21303. Freshman Marissa Ingle was 162nd in 21:58.5. making it a sweep for all Delton’s scoring runners to finish in under 22:00. Also running in the stale meet, but not scoring, were senior Lauren Cooper and sophomore Stcpanie Wallace. Nicole Bush of Kelloggsville won her third consecutive Division III individual state title with a lime of 18:28.75. Rival Jaime Watson of Allendale was runner-up with a time of 18:45.4. Kristen Witfinger Hastings Rotary Annual PANCAKE SUPPER Thursday, November 7, 2002 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria All- You-Can-Eat Pancakes - Sausage . . *4.00 SERVICE ABOVE Jessica Stortz BOWLING SCORES Bowierettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 22-10; Railroad Streel Mill 17.5-14.5; Bennett Industries 17-15; Dean's Dolls 15-17; Hecker Agency 13-19; Kent Oil & Propane 11.5-20.5. Good Games and Series - B. Maker 170-467; S. Huver 168-378; J. Pcttengill 148-413; B. Blakely 156-452; N. Ulrich 183-428; E. Ulrich 157-415; B. Hathaway 164-443: T. Redman 139-366; D. Coenen 138-335; H. Coenen 224-527; N. Potter 164; J Hamilton 202-471. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7. 2002 - Page 13 Young Lady Saxons end their hoops season 8th Grade Gold Giris’ Basketball The eighth grade gold girls ended their campaign, Oct. 29, by falling to an unde* feated West Ottawa team by a score of 29­ 16. Dana Shilling paced the Lady Saxons with 10 points in the loss, and ai»o added 10 rebounds and five steals. Leanne Pratt scored six points in the con­ test, and Molly Wallace pulled down six boards. ' The eighth grade gold team finished their season 5-7 overall, which coach Pat Purgiel says is a good record for this group of girls who improved a lot through the course of the season. Purgiel said that the highlight of the team's season was a 32-24 victory over previously undefeated Jenison. The girls used 20 of 28 shooting from the free throw line to get the win. Katee McCarthy, Leanne Pratt, and Dana Shilling were the team elected captains this year. The eighth grade gold girls defeated Hudsonville Riley Oct. 24 by the score of 19-12 to get their final win of the season. Dana Shilling led the Saxons with eight points, and she also had five steals in the contest. She added eight rebounds to those totals. S Leanne Pratt scored five points. Kayleigh DelCotto and Erika Swartz both pulled down four boards. Oct. 22 against Hudsonville the girls won 24-15. Katee McCarthy led the team with seven points. Swartz had six, and Pratt and Shil­ ling both added four. Erin Fluke had six rebounds, while Shil­ ling and Swartz each had three steals. YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball Fall League Standings A League No Name Yet ........................................ 28-5 Bobs Gun and Tackle.......................... 27-9 Digit.................................................... 19-14 ICS...........................................................9-24 Viatec.......................................................1-32 7th Grade Gold Giris* Basketball Hastings’ seventh grade girls ended the season by playing their best game of the year, said coach Angie Sixberry. The Saxons battled West Ottawa right to the final seconds, but fell when the game was decided with a couple of free throws at the buzzer, 18-17. Heidi Bustancc. Brittany Howell, Au­ drey Wakcly, and Hannah Wood led the team in steals, as Sixberry said again played good defense, pressuring West Ot­ tawa. Kelsey Stevens and Tara Plcshc led the team in rebounds. Howell was the leading scorer for the Saxons with eight. Wood had six. and Mea­ gan Lipstraw scored four. Oct. 24 the girls fell 13-8 to Hudsonville. Saxons Bustancc, Lipstrav . and Howell led the team in steals. Wakcb. was the leading rebounder. Wood led Hastings with four points and Wakcly added three. The team played excellent defense and pressed well. The Saxons fought hard in their many offensive attempts. 8th Grade Blue Giris’ Basketball The Saxons ended their year with a 14­ 11 victory over Caledonia. The team put forth a total team effort. Tia Treadwell led the Saxons with seven points. Cami Earl had three. Merissa Greenfield. Tia Treadwell, and Chelsea Stanton played very good defense. 7th Grade Blue Giris’ Basketball The Saxons played their best game of the season against Caledonia, but were de­ feated 15-13 in their finale. Stephanie glass and Chelsea Siska led the Saxons with four points each. Sarah Hcuss had 3. The seventh grade blue girls finished their year with a 5-6 record. Chicago Title ...................................... 16-20 Cascade Home Improvement .......... 13-23 Thomapple Valley Credit Union .. .15-21 Flex fab....................................................2-34 Fall 2002 cwd Volkyball Scoi<s Relativity .............................................. 34-2 McKeough......... 18-18 Hastings Mfg. ... .17-16 Flexfab: Williams Flexfab: James . . .4-32 Spikesters............ Hastings' seventh grade girts basket­ ball team members are (front from left) manager Kayla Boyle. Callie Carpenter. Audrey Wakley. Megan Lipstraw. Heidi Bustance. Brittany Howell. Tara Pleshe. Sara Radant. Brittany Hartman. Andrea Eaton. Jeannette Davis, man­ ager Sarah Dunkleberger. (middle) Meagan Snider. Katie Haruath. Brandi Hurtesc. Kailee Jordan. Tana Cham­ pion. Hannah Wood. Becky Davis. Stephanie Glass, Shanda Romaine. Chelsea Siska. (back) seventh grade blue coach Stan Kirkendall. Destiny Petch. Sarah Heuss, Ashley Maurer. Brittney Fuller. Stephanie Manning. Alli­ son Hodges. Amanda Cappon. Hayley Tuinstra. Kelsey Stevens. Nicole Mosure, and seventh grade gold coach Angie Sixberry. BOWLING SCORES Hastings' eighth grade girls' basketball team members are (front from left) Hannah Case. Leanne Pratt, Nikkie Meade, Lacy Lancaster. Chelsea Stanton, Kayla Angeletti. Amanda Welch, Amber Olin, (middle) eighth grade blue coach Ed Vonderhoff. Kristina Dobbing, Tiffany Edwards. Jen Bishop. Amanda Mueller. Katee McCarthy. Cami Earl, Kayleigh DelCotto. Ashley Smith, coach Stephanie Jiles, (back) coach Dave McQueen, Erika Swartz. Erin Fluke, Ashley Hartman, Merissa Greenfield. Tia Treadwell, Dana Shilling, Molly Wallace, Jessica Manning, and eighth grade gold coach Patrick Purgiel. (missing: manager Lacie Hughes. Kristina Kaufman. Erika Ward, Brandy Rancour) (Photos courtesey White's Photography) SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 TRANSPORTATION AIDE NEEDED IN HASTINGS Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Ties FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Kevin L Oty and Marie Ann C. Oty, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Allied Mortgage Capital Corp., Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2000. and recorded on November 27. 2000 Instrument •1052302 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. As­ signee by an assignment dated November 14, 2000, which was recorded on November 27, 2000, Instrument *1052303. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SIXTY-THREE ANO 48/100 dollars ($162,063.48). including in­ terest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1XX) PM. on December 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commenorq at the Northeast comer of Lot 3 of Pinewood Estates Plat, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 ot Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence South 8 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feet along the East line of Lot 3 of said Plat of Pinewood Estates to the place of beginning; thence South 49 de­ grees 4G minutes 58 seconds East 349.12 feet to the Northerly line of Oakwood Drive; thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West 177.43 feet along the chord of a 183 00 foot ra­ dius curve to the left; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds West 274.87 feet to the Easterly line of Lot 1 of said Plat of Pinewood Es­ tates, thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West 399.86 feet along the Easterly line of Lots 1 and 2 of said Plat to the place of begin­ ning The, redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Stations 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200229373 Stations Part-time position responsible for riding the bus to assist in transporting chil­ dren safely to/from Head Start Centers. Requires knowledtge normally acquired through a general high school education or its equivalent CPR desir­ able or will train. Submit resume or application by mail or in person to: CAASCM, Attn: B. Bell HR, 175 Main, P.O. Box 1026, Bailie Creek. MI 49016, by fax at 269-965-1152 or via email at brendab@caascm.org. EOE IF YOU OWN MUTUAL FUNDS, YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS ... FREE SEMINAR— Mutual Funds What you don’t know could be costing yo thousands! RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by tlie Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at a regular meeting held on October 9. 2002 Amendment to Article VI and VII of the Zoning Ordinance to allow storage wchm agricultural buildings as a special use within the Township Therefore, Rutland Charter Township. Barry County. Michigan, ordains: I. Amendments ol Articles VI and VII ol the Zoning Ordinance, being the Agricultural and Rural Estate Residential Districts Compiled Secttons 104 600 and 104.700. respectively, to add storage for a fee in an agricultural buikhig. including bams, as a special use in the Agricultural and Rural Estate Districts with consideration of the foltowing condition and standards. Eutfifise In the spirit of preserving rural character and agricultural buildings in Rutland Charter Township, a Special Use Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow storage within agricultural build­ ings has been created This type of special use ts not typically addressed in other communities in Michigan, but with proper review and clear intent, this special use may be successful in encour­ aging a landowner to maintain histone agricultural buildings. 1 Aoe of Building Agricultural building(s) may be used lor storage shall be at least twenty-five (25) years cld at the date ol application 2 Use Storage shall be limited to boats, cars, vehicles and items of simflar nature. 3 Inspection A registered budding inspector approved by the Township shall inspect the agri­ cultural building and said inspector shall provide a written report to the Planning Commission regarding the structural integrity of the agricultural building 4 Dwelling A dwelling unit shall exist on the same parcel as the agricultural building 5 Nuisance The storage business shall not create any odor or noise that may be considered a nuisance from any adjacent parcel 6 Agricultural Character The storage business shall not change the agricultural character ol the existing dwelling unit cr the agricultural building. 7 Enclosed Building The agricultural building shall be fuBy enclosed and utilized tor storage only and shall not create additional traffic that constitutes or creates a nuisance. 8 Size of Parcel The parcel on which the storage business ts to be conducted shall be a min­ imum of five (5) acres 9 Signs All signs related to the storage business shall be in accordance with Section 20.26 Learn what Martine Costello, CNN/Money Staff Writer, calls the FIVE DIRTY SECRETS OF MUTUAL FUNDS. For example: • Learn how unknown expenses eat holes in your profits. • Learn how exaggerated claims on returns can mislead investors. • Learn why the fund industry resists more disclosure. • Learn how fund managers can cost investors money by excessive trading. • Learn why you still may have to pay taxes even when your fund loses money. Discover why getting an objective analysis of your funds is an absolute must! November 12th, 2002, 5 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan (Dinner served immediately following seminar) SEATING LIMITED. To reserve seating, call our automated response line: 1-800-381-1659 Mention Code: H (11-28) Tuesday Trios Piece of Cake 22.5-14.5; Kenny Lee Builders 23.5-16.5; Bob’s Grill 21-15; Trouble 20-20; Seeber’s Auto Body 20-lb. Cook Jackson 19.5-20.5: Shirley’s Chuck­ wagon 19-21; CB’s 16.5-23.5; 3 Blind Mice 16-24; Miller’s Excavating 15-25. High Games & Scries - R. Brummel 187; M. Sears 171; N. Lambert 179; T. Redman 169; T. Brown 184; L. Potter 159; D. Harding 173; L Trumble 167; S. Vandenburg 177-518; R. Miller 161; P. Fisher 178-515; D. James 153; M. Whitehead 158; B. Hayes 184; T. Franklin 177; J. Rice 154. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 32-8; Woodland Sales 23-17; Hastings City Bank 20-20; TVCCU 17-19; Yankee Zephyr 17-19; Bye 7-33. Men’s High Gaines & Series - M. Christiansen 181-485; S. Hause 199-510; J. Dale 210; L. Miller 219-555; D. Blakely 234-556; D. Morgan 213-585; G. Hause 208-572; K. Beebe 208-532; L. Porter 195­ 500; M. Yost 178; G. Heard 192-538; G. Snyder 187-518; J. Dale 198; P. Scobey 195-520; K. Beebe 193-571; L. Porter 200­ 547. Women’s High Games & Series - D. Service 200-504; B Wilkins 214-563; V. Scobey 150-407; B. Norns 150; S. Beebe 186-541; D. Service 201; L. Ducker 163; V. Scobey 145. Presented by: David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group 10. Inside Storage All storage on site shall be inside the agricultural building. I1. Operator The storage business shall be carried on by the occupants of the dwelling on the same parcel 12 Commingled Uses The agricultural building shall not be associated with any current agri­ cultural practices 13. Lights Any additional on site lighting shall be attached to the agricultural building and shield­ ed downward to ensure that no light leaves the property and does not create additional light pol­ lution 14. Zoning Compliance All struct! res shall be in compliance with the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance 15 Operation plan The applicant shall provide a written improvement/operabon plan tor approval by the Planning Commission The plan shall provide details on how the agricultural building will be improved and maintained throughout the life of the special use permit SECTION II ■ EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL This Ordinance shall take effect eight days following publication after adoption Ail Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict herewith are repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been post­ ed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered tor adoption by the Township Board at its regular meeting to be held at the Charter Township Hall on November 13. 2002. commencing at 7 30 p m This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41 72a(2)(3) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township by writing or calling the Township All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon said Ordinance RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michlgsn 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 7. 2002 Saxon Sports Shorts LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION File No. 02-489-00 ORDER TO ANSWER Hon. James H. Fisher ELLA MAE LAURENT Plaints. JOHN WAYNE LAURENT. Defendant Kuzava & Kuzava pic By Amy L. Kuzava (P52898) 118 East Court Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 269/945-6320 Attorney for Plaintiff TO: John Wayne Laurent Based on the pleadings filed in the above enti­ tled case, it is Order that Defendant. John Wayne Laurent shall Me an Answer or otherwise defend at least 3 days pnor to the hearing date noted belovz If the Defendant. John Wayne Laurent Shan fail io do so. that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 21st day of November 2002. al 2:30 p.m. in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall enter a Judgment of Divorce in the above entitled matter unless Defendant or his representative appears on that date and time Dratted by: Kuzava and Kuzava. pic By: Amy L Kuzava (P52898) 116 East Court Street Hastings Ml 49056 (269) 945-6320 JAMES H. FISHER Circuit Judge Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COlLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Ml UTA RY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shawn L. Raymond and Amanda Jane Raymond. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc. A Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 26.1999, and recorded on January 28. 1999 in Uber 1024349 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assign­ ments to BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned sub­ sidiary of Bank of America. NA.) successor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by as assignment dated May 15. 1999. which was recorded on July 14, 1999. in Uber 1032455 on Page 1, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SEVENTYONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 02/100 dollars ($71.679.02), including interest at 7.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pin.. on December 5,2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County. Mchigan. and arc described Lot 8 of Block 7 Daniel Stackera Add-on to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11; also the South 12 feet of Lot 3 of Block 7 of Daniel Striker s AdcMton to the City. Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Teiagraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200018713 (11/14) Hawks Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Gerald Wickham aka David G. Wickham. Jill Wickham aka Jill A. Wickham, husband and wife and Marie Alta Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comenca Bank. Mortgagee, dated October 13. 1999. and recorded on May 22. 2003 nstrument •1044590 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there ts claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AND 02/100 dollars ($162,013.02). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 10 acres ot the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: October 24. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 8200016620 Hawks (11/21) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQHIGAfiE_SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard 3. Willis, Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patricia A. Willis. .ms wife, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly known as Firth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17. 1994 and recorded October 26, 1994 in Uber 617, Page 749, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five and 5/100 dollars ($78,155.05) including interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, st public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Bany. Barry County. Michigan, and are described Lots 4 and 5 of Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 24. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 (11/21) File No. 200 0379 Freshmen Football The Hastings’ freshmen football team defeated Kcnowa Hills 22-12 Thursday. Oct. 24. to finish the season with a 4-3 re­ cord against O-K Gold opponents. Coach Marsh Evans said that he and his staff were pleased with the progress the team had made throughout lhe year, and it was evident on Thursday as the Young Saxons put together a long touchdown drive that iced the game. Overall the Saxons were 4-5 on the year. Jayvee Girls’ Basketball Tuesday Nov. 5 lhe jayvee Saxons girls defeated Wyoming Park 34-30. Katie Lawrence scored seven points to lead Hastings. Kathlyn Rounds and Halit Terre! added six points each, and Terrel also had 12 boards. Hastings’ jayvee girls arc now 10-8 or. the season. Halloween night the jayvee girls were defeated in a close game by Unitv Christian 3O-2T Rounds paced the Saxons with seven points and six rebounds. Terrel added six points and nine boards. The jayvee girls fell to South Christian Oct. 29 56-25. Beth Giesclcr scored nine points to lead Hastings, and Terrel pulled in 11 rebounds. The Hastings' jayvee girls defeated Wayland 48-28 Thursday Oct. 24. Rounds scored 11 points and had eight rebounds to lead Hastings. Betsy Acker and Jamie Fisher each scored eight points. Acker also had four as­ sists and four steals. Again. Fisher and Acker did a fine job of running the offense. said coach Stephen Kaiser. "All lhe girls played well defen­ sively." Freshmen (Jiris’ Basketball Hastings' freshmen girls’ basketb7.il team improved to 15-3 with a big win over Wyoming Park. 44-24. Led by Na’alie Pennington’s 12 points, nine different Saxons scored in the contest Nov. 5 in Hastings. Brooklyn Pierce had nine points. Krystal Pond anu Jodi Jolley added seven each. The freshmen beat a solid Unity Chris­ tian squad 39-28 Halloween night. The Saxons led 20-17 at the half and used solid defense in the third quarter to take a 30-21 lead into the fourth. Pennington had a season high 18 points to lead Hastings. Pierce added eight points, and Jolley 7. Hastings tell to South Christian Oct. 29 by the score of 26-20. The Saxons shot poorly against a solid South defense and trailed 24-10 at the end of the third quarter. Hastings fought back, outscoring South 10-2 in the fourth, but the rally came up short as South ran out the clock. The Saxons recorded their 13th win of the year with an impressive victory over a tough Wayland team. 46-33. After leading by six al the half the Sax­ ons outscored Wayland 14-6 in the third quarter. Pond led the run with six points in the quarter and 12 for the game. Pennington had nine, while Jamie VanBovcn and Pierce scored eight apiece. HYAA 3rd and 4th grade Blue ends season 6-0 BOWLING SCORES Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 24; Middle Lakers 23; Kin Pins 18: Three Frogs 18; Last Minute 16; Hastings Bowl 16; Who's Up 14; Just Us Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 212-606; S. VandenBurg 196-545; S Merrill 191-525; B. Miner 178-468; J. McMillon 172-467; L. McClelland 153­ 436; H Sen ice 160; L. Jackson 158; L. Miller 158; T Dewin 149. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 205-546: J. R. Haynes 165-462; B Hasman 173-449; J Wagner 168-444. B Akers 184: R. Frey IM; R. Hayes 113. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 24; Mace's Pharmacy 23; Railroad Street Mill 20; Nashville 5 Plus 19; Seebers 17; Eye & Ent 15; Girrbach’s 14; Armour Auction 12. Womens High Games and Series - S. Armour 218-533; S. Pennington 181-506; L. Yoder 175-494; D. Seeber 169-480. B Maker 183-482; T. Christopher 171-478; E. Vanasse 201-478; C. Bonneina 165-448; L. Friend 139-360; K. Becker 205; G. Otis 176; B. Hathaway 171; E. Ulrich 166; S. Drake 163; J. Kasinsky 153: P. Snyder 149; N. Varney 148; B. Moore 148; D. Bums 137; B. Norris 132. Sunday Night Mixed Pinheads 21; Thunder Alley 21; Happy Hookers 20: Sunday Snoo/ers 19 1/2; Thee Froggers 18; Racing Buddies 17; Goof Balls 16 1/2; Red Dog 15; 4 Horsemen 15: Sandbaggers 9. Womens High Gaines and Series - D. Banimus 222-571; D. Snyder 205-565; K. Becker 195-551; A Hubbell 195-479; V. McLeod 172-462; D. Gray 165-456; A. Christie 177: G. Olis 176: L. Rent/ 151; L. Boze 149: C. Miller 138; K. Thompson 113. Mens High Games and Series - M. McLeod 201-534; G. Snyder 177-515; R. Snyder 182-477; F. Thompson 188-469; B. Christie 178-467; T. Peterson 166-416; R. Boze 151-415: J Smith 198; J. Barlimus 196: B. Falconer 186. Friday Night Mixed Gutter Dusters 24-12; One Old One 22­ 14; Brushworks 21-15; We're a Mess 21­ II; We Don’t Care 19 /I2-I6 1/2: Viatec 19-17; All But One 18 1/2-17 1/2; Mercy 18-18; Heads Out 18-18;4 of a Kind 17­ 19; Now Who's Up 17-15; Who’s Up 16­ 20; Oops 15-21; Bad Habit II 15-21; 4 Fools 14-22; Winter Golfing 14-22; Ten Pins 14-22; Trouble x4 14-18. Indies Good Games and Series - E. Hammontrce 185-478; P. Cooley 168-413', H. Service 171; B. West 211-541; N. Hook 178; O. Gillons 166; M. Manin 188-543; J. Madden 194-530; D. Pennington 173; S. VanDenberg 151; J. Phillips 188-481; G. Cochran 153; S. Ripley 154; N. Taylor 149; M. Sears 183; B. Mesccar 150. Mens Good Gaines and Series - S. Peabody 225; G. Cooley 190; J. Bush 195; J. Gillons 193; C. Martin 2O3-5B7: J Barnum 226-561: D. James 2IK-573; W. VanDenberg 117; E. Phillips 1X3-504; R. The Hastings third and fourth grade Blue football team defeated Athens 29-0 on Saturday Oct. 12 to finish the season with a perfect 6-0 record The shutout was the fifth in six games for the young Saxons. Hastings outscored their opponents 174-12 this season. Members of the undefeated team are (front from left) Devin Farr, Ryan McPhail. Lancaster 1711: B. Ripley 199-569; B. Rent/ 205: D. Tinkler 190-511; B. Ramey 193­ Bobby Leedy, Cody Geiger. Brennen Pruden, Anthony Veltre, (second row) Josh 4X4; B. Keeler 200. Coenen. Kevin Osterink. Beau Reaser. Casey Shaeffer. Veronica Hayden, (third) John Stanton, Rob Clute. Matt Brewer. Collin Ferguson. Brandon Johnson. Jonny Wright. Paul Stutzman, (back) assistant coach Bob Leedy, head coach Eric Shaef­ fer. assistant coach Brad McPhail. PROTECT TOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Thisjear Santa is givingJOu options Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss I RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 330 100 ANYTIME MINUTES Safe for dear coat finishes $10.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing . Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete Interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO.T i/4 Mason* of Stat*St n 269jrj45r$W?— NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS We had such wonderful times traveling on vacations, but now Bob has a hard time remembering his way around the town he has spent his entire life in. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board ol Appeals will conduct a pubic hearing on Thursday. November 14, 2002. commencing at 700 p m at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road BONUS MINUTES Hastings. Michigan To act upon a request of Michael J Kinney tor a vanance to Section 104 342(B) on property located at 3495 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, to use a residential accessory structure as part of a home occupation The property « described as: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST ALSO DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15 THENCE NORTH 1320 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTH UNE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 15. THENCE EAST 330 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 1320 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 15. THENCE WEST 330 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, commonly referred to as 08-13-015-001-05 The application for lhe above request is available tor inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Clerk's Office CHOOSE TWO OPTIONS ---------- FOR JUST----------- $29" Centennial has great wireless packages all wrapped up. 330 anytime minutes, 100 bonus minutes each month for life and two options all for only s29” See us today for a custom-made wireless plan that's perfect for anyone on your list. Xdax,jfourt with friends. during regular business hours PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabili­ ties Individuals requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone num­ CENTENNIAL* KALAMAZOO KALAMAZOO PORTAS! DBLTON RO«TK«Z 504 N Drake Road (269) 268 3800 5585 Gull Road. Suite 113 (269) 349-4742 543 Mall Drive (269)5805000 Felpausch Food Center (269) 623-8150 Me.jer (269) 329-1906 ber listed below All interested parties are invited to be present at the atoresaid time and place to take part m the discussion on the above proposed request Robin E. McKenna, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 Wfe ot Woodlawn Meadows offer a delightful alternative to nursing homes with our quality dssisted living facility that provides specialized alzheimer's/dementia care. • ■ • • • • • • • • 24 Hour Companionate Care Respite Care Emergency Call System Dementia Care Individual Personal Assistance Barber & Beauty Shop Podiatric Care Complete Laundry & Housekeeping Activity Programming Wheelchair Accessibility Medication Management 7 (\>ofMaivn^/lfeadoivs k I; ICjztirement 1821 N. East St. Hastings An Assisted Living & Specialized Memory Care Community 269-948-4921 �First Delton Middle School honor roll of the year told Fifth grade All-A Honor Roll — Aaron Aukerman. Stephanie Belcher. James Deibcrt, Thomas Groesbeck, Adam Hammond, Emily Hardy, Jake Homister. Christopher Hor­ rocks, Anna Hunt, Matthew Ingle, McKen­ zie Lester, Alexander Mcthvin, John Mey­ ers, Sara Osborne. Taylor Peavcy. Cara Phelps, Kcnzi Rombaugh, Taylor Sewell, Joseph Springer, Thomas Tabor and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Mackenzie Adams, Max­ well Alman, Cody Anderson. Katelyn Bloomberg. Taylor Boreham, Logan Boss, Jordan Bourdo, Gavin Brinlcy, Cbry Brom­ ley, Casey Christie. Dcclana Court, Sarah Dawson. Shelbic Dimond, Kristina Elwcn, Samantha Engelsma. Johnny Fletcher. Jan­ son Fluty, Courtney Frost. Marissa Garri­ son, Benjamin Gcibig, Paige Green, Mi­ chael Griffith. Luke Hatfield, Tyler Hay­ wood, Kiel Hcudeckcr, Emma Hill, Anton Hofmann. Leah Hook, Christian Hoveland. Brandon Humphreys. Joseph Koopman. Bradley Meyers, Samantha Michael, Se­ quoyah Millard, Roberta Minchart, Tcrin Norris, Kirsten Nottingham, Maria Ogg. Randi Pash, Jamie Patrick, Lucas Pinks, Amber Poling, Lexy Purdum, Samantha Reed. Robert Richards. Ryann Risner, Paige Robinson. Chelsea Saurers, Katie Searles, Lainey Seaver. Alec Siwik, Clin­ ton Stoneburner, Brianna Taylor, Dylan Tilbury, Kali Tobias, Cody Warner, Han­ nah Williams, Caitlin Williamson and Francque Zelcnock. Sixth grade All-A Honor Roll — Anna Goldsworthy, Sarah Holroyd. Melissa Julian, Adam Keys, Stephanie Kirk-Johnson, Elizabeth McCord, Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Dalton Parmenter, Sarah Robbins. Adrienne Schroeder, Libby Warren. Brandon West­ ern. Honor Roll — Danici Aukerman, Mor­ gan Babcock, Chelsea Bagley, Hillary Ba­ gley, Jessika Baker, Alexander Bork, Kara Bowman. Angela Boysen, Jason Broad­ hurst, Audrey Brow.i, Amber Bruder, Christopher Calhoun, Douglas Campbell. Andrew Chapman, Amber Christiansen, Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel, Alli­ son Deschaine, Jacob Donahue, William Doran, Peter Duquesnel. Mandy Dye, La­ cey Edgerton, Lydia Ely, Patrick Falcs, Su­ san Falvc, Janet Fasc, David FultonMcCarty, Rebecca Gaylor, Colleen Geiger, Ashley Giuzio, Richard Green, Colleen Harmon, Taylor Harris-Kingsley. Alison Hawk, Timothy Hill. Joanna Hocberling, Scott Hoekstra, Samuel Hoff, Samantha Holroyd, Stefan Jovanovich. Tarah Keim, Lauren Knollenberg. Sarah Kucharck. Ray­ mond Lindsey, Matthew Loveland, Carol Matthews, Daniel McIntyre, Steven Modena, Sarah Momence, William Moon, Jordan Moore. Cody Morse, Nicholas Mueller, Thomas Murna, Casey Overbcck, John Payne, Raechei Perry, Brittany Pctzold, Darrin Pursley. Jeremy Rcigler, John Rusan. Quinn Seaver, Jennifer Slagcl. Brennan Smith, Emily Stevens, Samantha Vickery, Wesley Wandcll, Garrett Warner, Sara Weimer and Kyle Wnuk. Seventh grade AJI-A Honor Roll — Rachel Beeler, Paul Bctcher, Caitlin Champion, Bailey Davis, Quinn DeBolt. Cassandra Desness, McKenzie Earl, Alexandra Fox, Kathryn Goy, Taylor Grizzle, Morgan Hennessey, THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YCU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jason Larabee and Carrie Larabee. husband and wife, to DAN Bank, mort­ gagee. dated June 10. 1998 and recorded June 12, 1998 in Document Number 1013423. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation by assignment dated August 16. 2000 and recorded on September 1. 2000 in Document Number 1048948. Barry County Records. There is dawned to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and 60/100 Dollars ($65,512.6) including interest at the rate of 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State ol Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 12. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are ■described as: Lot 12. block 11 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in liber 1 of plats on page 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280 0017 (12-5) LEGAL NOTICE Jennifer Jeudevine, Matthew Julian. Bailey Lester. Jared Lindberg. Sarah McCord. Sara McDuff, Chase Mills, Leah Minshall. Jill Newton. Lavonnc Ogg. Samantha Rey­ nolds, David Roberts. Corey Spencer. Jona­ than Spencer. Amber Strick. Justin VanderMeer, Koty Watson. Rachael Williams and Jessica Wine. Honor Roll — Joe Amaro, Jennifer Ark­ wright. Amy Aukerman. Beth Barker. Emily Beadle. Stephanie Berry, Nicholas Blacken, Gabriel Blake, Ryan Blake, Chris ­ topher Blincoe, Eric Boehm, Steven Boni­ face, Michael Broadhurst, Samantha Cooke, Brian Diaz. Mitchell Duquesnel, Emma Garrison, Itzel Gomez, Corrie Hal­ der, Raigen Harger, Gabriel Hayford, Kyle Herington, Shane Homister, Christina Huffman, Kayleigh Jacobs, Andrea Jones, Curtis Kelly, Angela Kennedy, Nicholas Kenny, Kelsey Ketola, Nathaniel Kinsey. Jennifer Korncolje, Chris Kucsler. Nicholas Kuykendall. Jerika Lapointe-Howard. Heather Leinaar, Christopher Link. Corrinc Lubbers. Justine McCowan, Christopher Miller, Mary Minchart, Montana Otis, Amy Patrick, Blain Patrick, Joshua Piszkcr, Brandon Reynolds, Anthony Riley. Shawn Rine, Whitney Roberts. Stephanie Ross, Steven Ross, Shelby Rouse, Alicia Salis, Jessica Samis, Shawn Schut, Steven Scoby, Lacy Seamans, Coty Seaver, Jessica Slagcl, Jessy Smith, Jordan Smith. Kclsic Smith. Joel Solomon, Andrew Spaulding, Christo­ pher Storck, Chelsea Streeter, Zachary Swank, Kristofcr Tuftcdal, Samantha VanDenBcrg. Kevin VanHoose, Austin Wells. Joshua Wells, Cody While. Larry White. Joshua Whittemore, Kristina Wilhelms. Jessica Wines. Kirk Wolschlcgcr and Mar­ tin Workman. Eighth grade All-A Honor Roll — Samantha Bennett, Adam Calkins, Kelsey Chapple, Kelsey Deibcrt, Janclle Eddy, Hannah Goy, Jordan Haines, Katee Hogoboom, Laura Knight, Katlynn McCormick, Kristyn Norris, Tori Ritchie, Amanda Strick. Gwen Taylor and Heather Whittemore. Honor Roil — Lyndsey Alaniz, Amber Andrews, Sondra Baker, Amanda Berry. Thomas Bhola, Anthony Boniface. Laura Bortlc, Brendan Boyle. Janet Brooks. Ab­ bie Brown, Kelsey Brownell, Brittany Burandt, Jeremy Clark. Grady Cooke, Richard Court, Colleen Dowd, Walker Eason, Jo­ Anne Ehrhardt. Kristen Elliott, Amanda Flick. Charles Franks. Dylan Goebel, Ray­ mond Grcsslcr, Nicholas Haas, Robert Hammond. Stcfannic Hammond, Jacob Hardy, Chelsea Harper, L^ic Jlarvath, Adam Heffner. Kyla Hook, Amanda Hunter, Kecly Jacobs, Bethany Johncock, David Kidd. Stephanie Kuhns. Aaron Lee, Eric Lee. Brandy Leinaar, Samantha Mad­ den, Kristen Marble, Zachary Mueller, Benjamin Needham, Joshua Newhouse, Andrew Newkirk, Destiny Newton, Timo­ thy Panos, Charity Pctzold, Hilary Phelps, Kyle Purdum, Troy Quick, Samantha Rhoda, Kenneth Ritchie, Daniel Roberts, Kyle Rombaugh, Marvin Smeal, Katherine Smith. Jessica Sweat, Steven Tiffany, Rylee Trantham, Ross VanderMcer, Jenah Wandell, Molly Warren, Erika Wood and Kaylcc Woodmansee. NE students gather items for animal shelter The Northeastern Student Council decided to gather needed items for the Barry County Animal Shelter as part of the statewide Make A Difference Day Oct. 26. The day is set aside for indi­ viduals and groups to sponsor projects that will make a difference in their com­ munities. The NE Student Council asked NE students and staff to bring in items for the animal shelter from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Cat litter, cat food, dog food, pet snacks, old towels to use for cleaning animals, and other items were donated. Members of the NE Student Senate from third, fourth and fifth grade are pictured In front tom left, are Farrah Saiazar, Brian Graybill and Brian Baum. In back, from left, are Katelyn Graybill. Alicia Wheeler. Ryan Penning­ ton and Tyler Ray LEGAL NOTICE State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 02-23546-OE Estate of NANCY SUE SMITH. Deceased Date of birth: 03/17/1946, TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Nancy Sue Smith, who lived at 11301 Sunset Point Drive. Plainwell, Michigan died 10202001. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DAVID B. SMITH, named personal representative or proposed personal representative. or tc both the probate court at 220 W. State Street. Hastings and the named'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. November 1.2002 ALISTAIR J.H. SMITH (P26690) 5931 Oakland Drive. Suite 102 Portage. Michigan 49024 269/321-3700 DAVID B. SMITH 11301 Sunset Point Drive Plainwell. Michigan 49080 269/664-4775 (11/7) Keep your family and friends who moved away, INFORMED about what's happening back home. Give them a subscription to the Banner. Call 945-9554 for details. r Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been rrade m the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna Hoy. a single woman and Elizabeth A. Jurecic. a single woman (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated August 17. 2000. and recorded on August 28. 2000 in Document No. 1048675 in Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE AND 90/100 dollars ($186,995 90). including interest at 8.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on November 21. 2002. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4. Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the center of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 630.0 feet along the East line ol said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 330.0 feet along said East line; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds West 330.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds West 330.0 foet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 22 seconds East 330.0 feet to the place of beginning. Together with an ease­ ment for ingress, egress, and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide stop of land, the centerline of which is described as: Beginning ata point on the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, which is South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 484.0 feet from the center of said section; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 09 seconds West 115.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 35 minutes 06 seconds West 271.01 feet; thence Southwesterly 133.47 feet along a 500.0 loot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 26 degrees 13 minutes 57 seconds West 133.08 feet; thence South 56 degrees 07 minutes 12 seconds East 138 42 feet; thence Southeasterly 70 82 feet along a 200.0 toot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 45 degrees 58 min­ utes 33 seconds East 70.45 feet; thence South 35 degrees 49 minutes 54 seconds East 121.39 feet; thence Southerly 123.12 feet along a 200.0 toot radius curve to the right, the chord ol which bears South 18 degrees 11 minutes 46 seconds East 121.18 feet, thence South 00 degrees 33 minutes 38 seconds East 132.64 feet to the place o( ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. in which case the redemption penod Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 10.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trot! & Trott PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Re *200122144 Hawks (11/7) OFFICE FOR RENT Exceptional ano Four-room suite BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! affordable or singles. Including: Conference room High-speed cable internet access Telephone system in place Utilities included Private parking Available: Limited secretarial services Copying Carriage House Professional Park Call 945—5050 for appointment J CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 360 ORDINANCE NO. 359 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF ARTICLE VII, OF CHAPTER 90, OF THE HASTINGS CODE, AS AMENDED, REGARDING PATRICK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. AN ORDINANCE TO ADD DIVISION 6 TO CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION PROJECTS AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, DIVISION 2 AND DIVISION 3 TO ALLOW OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION PROJECTS IN THE RR AND RS ZONING DISTRICTS AND TO AMEND ARTICLE ONE TO ADO A DEFINITION OF OPEN SPACE. A complete copy of Ordinance 359 is available for inspection at the City Clerk's A complete copy ol Ordinance 360 is available lor inspection at the City Clerk s Office. Office, City Hall. 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan. This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publica­ tion in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charier for the City of Hastings. Moved by Jasperse. second by May that Ordinance No. 359 be adopted. Yeas: McIntyre. Tubbs, May. Wood. Jasperse. Kiernan, Bleam and Campbell City Hall. 201 E State Street Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date ot its publica­ tion m the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by May, second by Tubbs that Ordinance No 360 be adopted Yeas McIntyre Tubbs. May. Wood. Jasperse. Kiernan. Bleam and Campbell Nays: None Absent: None I, Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day of October 2002 is available at Nays: None Absent None I Everil G Manshum, City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy ol an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 28th day ol October 2002 is available at the the City Clerk’s Office. City Clerk s Office Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Everil G. Manehum, City Cleric �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7, 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mongage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default t>as been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W Kenyon and Kathleen E. Kenyon, his wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to First Federal of Michigan, Mortgagee, dated November 13, 1992, and recorded on November 18. 1992 in Liber 559 on Page 847 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by saio mortgagee to the GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated Apnl 5. 2001, which was recorded on May 4. 2001, in Instrument No. 41060757, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 56/100 dollars ($99,979.56), including interest at 9.000% per annum Also by an assign­ ment dated April 4. 2001 and recorded on May 15. 2001 in Instrument No. *1059705. Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them, at pubk venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on December 5, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SEC­ TION 26, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, WHICH IS NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 290 0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH UNE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 594 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 290.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 594.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE 'X' BELOW SCHEDULE -XTHAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 800.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 206.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 1296.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89. DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 284.0 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 1012.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 1012.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 84 5 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 475.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 60.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 month(») from tho dale o. such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 FCR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200228332 Wolves (1V14) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col lect a debt Any information obtained will be used ‘or this purpose II you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Herbert G. Arsnoe Ji. and Chandra L. Arsnoe. husband and wife, to IndyMac Bank. FSB. organized and existing under the laws ol the United States of America. Mortgagee, dated July 28. 2000. and recorded on August 21. 2000 in Document No 1048361. Barry County Records. Michigan On which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Three and 18/100 Dollars ($97,253.18). including interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that *rrd mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry Cour.ty Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on Thursday. November 21. 2002. Said xemises are situated in Township of Orangevlle, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Exhibit -A’ Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan deec toed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Sectton; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 208.50 feet along the North line ol said Section lo the place of beginning; (hence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 175.50 feet along said north line; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 335.00 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Sectton; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 175.50 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 335.00 feet to the place of beginning Subject to right of way for Winchester Drive (66 0 feet wide pnvate) dnve over that part lying 33.0 feet Southerly ot the cen­ terline of said dnve, together with an ingress and egress and utility easement as described in 'easement description A." Easement Description A Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 8, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangevite Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing al the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 384.00 feet akxig the North line of said Section to toe place of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 second* West 66.0 feet thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 674.52 feet; thence South 88 degrees 03 minutes 14 seconds East 66.0 foet along the North line of the South 649.0 feet of the North 1/2 ot said Northwest 1/4, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds Ea»’ 674.64 feet to toe place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and ogress in part of toe Northwest 1/4 of Section 8. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 312.0 feet along the North line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 72.0 feet along said North line; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 16.0 feet parallel with the North-South 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 72.0 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 16.0 foet to the place of beginning. Subject to right of way for Winchester Drive (66.0 feet wide, private) over that part lying 33.0 feet Southerly of toe centertine of said drive. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. October 17, 2002 IndyMac Bank. FSB. Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Sts. 620 Sterling Heights, Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No.: 02-09454 (11/14) Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family informed about things going on in this community. Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings Banner • Call us at 945-9554 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ol Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. November 19. 2002. at 7 00 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Pubfcc Hearing is tor the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on a vanance request by Kevin Trahan. 633 West Bond Street. Hastings, Michigan The applicant has requested a vanance from Section 90-314(4). and Section 90-831(2) of tho City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, will allow the Jot coverage at 633 West Bond Street to be greater than the maximum allowed 30%. and the setback between the accessory MPRTQAQESALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions ol a certain mortgage made by JEF­ FERY L. VALLANCE. a single man. Mortgagors, to EQUICREDIT. Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of Apnl. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 19th day of Apnl. 2000 in Instrument No. 1043320 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, thu sum of Eighty Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three & 59/100 ($82,333.59). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the dfibt secured by said mortgage or any part there­ of Now. therefore, by virtue of the power cl sale contained tn said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State ol Michigan tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of November. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so mud: thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 13.10% per annum and all legal cr^s. charges, and expenses, including the atto ney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or su ns which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described as follows. AR that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as fotiows, to wit: Commencing at the corner post in the Northeast comer ol the part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79. thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an iron stake, thence due South 203 feet to an iron stake, thence West 125 foet. thence North 183 feet, thence Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning. Section 35. Town 3 North. Range 7 West. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing toe sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that toe property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed dur­ ing 30 day* immediately following the sate. Dated: 10/17/02 FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (PS3364) Attorney tor Franklin Credn 888 W. Big Beaver, Suite 1470 Troy. Ml 48064 248-362-2600 (11/14) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURMMB. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MilJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricky L Elkins and Theresa M. Elkins, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 1. 1999, and recorded on March 2. 1999 in Document *1025905 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Weils Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association FKA Norwest Bank Minnesota. National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002, which was recorded on October 9,2002, in Instrument *1089081, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 37/100 dollars ($72,669.37). including interest at 8.910% per annum. Under the power of sate contained s said mortgage and the statute in such case mcde and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on December 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof a* recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 71. together with the right of access to Thomapple Lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Parte Plat. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 31, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Ate *200227533 Mustangs (11/28) FFA state officers visit Hastings FFA state officers came to Hastings recently tor their annual visit with Hastings Middle School FFA members. Officers worked with middle school FFA members on their leadership skills and gave the students general information on FFA his­ tory. Above, FFA members are shown with state Region 4 Vice President Laura Hamlin. Below. Hamlin and State Vice President Luke Gentz answer FFA mem­ bers' questions. Financial FOCUS Furnished By...MARK D. CHfflST€NS€N jatfidword |fMfisnart Co»& Time to rebalance your 401(k) holdings? You may be casting your ballot this week for a new governor or senator. But you might also want to participate in a different type of election - the choice of investments for your 40l(k). Depending on where you work, your company may have offered an "official" window of lime for you to increase contri­ butions to youi 401 (k) plan. But you can generally change your 40l(k)'s investment mix at any time of the year. And now might be a particularly good time to act. Why? Because your 40l(k)'s holdings may be out of balance with your desired asset alloca­ tion - the mix of investments that reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. And your 401 (k) may have gotten "unbal­ anced" without you having done anything. To understand why this is the case, you need to examine how the different invest­ ments in your 401 (k) have performed recently. You're probably painfully aware that the equity side of your 401 (k) portfolio has slumped. At the same time, your fixedincome investments, such as bonds, have probably done relatively well. In fact, they may have done so well that they now make up a much greater percentage of the total value of your 401 (kj. And that could be a building and the primary building to be closer than the minimum allowed 10 feet LEGAL DESCRIPTION LINCOLN PARK ADD LOT 6 BLK 7. LINCOLN PARK ADD NOW OPEN! Groceries, Deli, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Hunting Licenses Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall 201 East State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Pequest for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Cterk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Cterk ~ 2525 Barber Rd., Hastings problem you'll have to address. When you first set up your 401 (k). you decided on a suitable asset allocation, with different percentages of your total portfolio going to stocks, bonds, money market accounts, government securities, etc. During periods of significant market fluctu­ ations, these percentages can change - a lot. For example, during the long bull market of the 1990s. the equity portion of your 40l(k) may have grown lo such levels that your portfolio was taking on a higher level of risk than you were comfortable with. You may well have recognized this; if so, you may have rebalanced your portfolio by shifting some assets out of equities and into other areas. Now, though, the situation is reversed. Within your overall portfolio, the value of stocks may be down, while the value of bonds may be up. Over the short term, you might not mind having a greater exposure to bonds while the market is so turbulent. But over the long term, slocks have histori­ cally outperformed bonds - and every other financial asset, too. Remember that past performance is no guarantee of future results. So, if your 401 (k) is heavy with bonds or other fixed-income investments, your progress toward your retirement goals could be slowed. Consequently, you may want to consider adjusting the percentages of your stock and bond investments within your 401 (k). You may find it hard to put more money into stocks when the market is volatile. But when you invest in a 40l(k), you are dollarcost averaging - putting the same amount of money into the same investments, at regular intervals. While this strategy can't guaran­ tee a profit or prevent a loss, you buy more shares when the price is low, and fewer shares when lhe price is high. Over time, this technique can reduce your overall cost of investing. And when lhe market turns around, all those low-priced shares you bought can be worth more. Take a close look at your 401(k). If it needs rebalancing, you may want lo meet with your investment professional and take action soon. Remember, you ca^ hardly find a better retirement vehicle than your 401 (k) plan - so make sure you get the most out of it. Open Daily 7am-10pm Mon.-Sun.; Fi. 8f Sat. til' 11pm (269) 945-9130_____________ �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7. 2002 - Page 17 Hastings to host sample MEAP test for adults As part of a statewide information pro­ ject to inform the public about the Michi­ gan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), the Hastings Area School System is conducting a “Take the Test Day” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. The event will be conducted in the multi­ purpose room of Hastings Middle school, and will include a complementary lunch for test takers as well as a presentation about the MEAP. Municipal officials, media representa­ tives, service club members, business peo­ ple, patents and community members are being invited to take the test and join in a free lunch. In order to make adequate food preparations, those wanting to take the sample test should call the administration office at 948-4400 no later than Monday, Nov. 11. Only those taking the test will be privy to their scores. Hastings educators will lead participants through the test. The MEAPS are the primary component of Michigan’s new school accreditation system, “Education Yes,” and are also a component of new federal “No Child Left Behind” legislation that requires school dis­ tricts to meet certain performance standards or risk losing federal financing, risk being forced to fire staff or administrators, or risk being taken over. “The MEAP test is one measure of suc­ cess," State School Superintendent Tom Watkins said, “but only one, and wc all know that kids are more than a single test on a single day. But because the MEAP is important, all Michigan citizens need to un­ derstand and appreciate the rigorous state standards we have set for our students and schools. I invite our statewide community to see why this is not a basic skills test. Come take the test.” MCDONNELL, CONLEY, ARSLANtAN * NEVEUX.LLP BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avmim, Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-5051 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RtNE/25006182 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and conditions ol a mortgage made by Phillip J. Rine and Tammy L Rine, Husband «to Wife, ol MkJdtevOe, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage, (Mortgagee) a Mkhigan Corporation dated May 18,1998 and recorded in the office of fiie Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on Juno 1. 1998 in Document Number 1012804, Barry County Records and was resigned by an assignment to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns, G4318 Miller Road, Flint, Michigan 48501, and recorded in the office ot the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry. State ot Mtohigan, on July 5, 2000 in Document Number 1048290, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum ot $89,906.26 including interest at the rate of 12.700% per annum together with any addffional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided tor in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m., the undersigned will: Al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction io the highest bidder, the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by Law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by lhe undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as fellows: Land situatec in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Beginning at a point on the South line of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant East 690 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section 27: thence Noah 660 feet parallel with the West line of sard Southwest 1/4 of Section 27; thence East. 330 feet parallel wtih tho said South line; thence South. 660 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 330 feet along said South hne to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Grange Road Tax ID •08-008-027-009-40 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29. 2002 Assignee Household Finance Corporation Richard L McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Assignee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills. Michigan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 (12/5) We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on Highway M-43 Fortner Hastings man wins 59th State House seat Richard (Rick) Shaffer. 48, a former Hastings resident who now lives in Three Rivers, has been chosen by the voters of the 59«h District to serve as state representative in the Michigan Legislature. His parents. Bob and Rosie Shaffer, still reside in Hastings and Tuesday’s election victory for their son was a proud moment for them. “He’s worked hard on it, and 1 think he deserves it,’’ Bob said Wednesday morning of his son’s win. Richard Shaffer said he became involved in local government when he helped his dad run for the Barry County drain com­ missioner post. Bob Shaffer served as drain commissioner for 10 1/2 years before retir­ ing in 1999. Growing up in Hastings, Richard Shaffer recalls that his first part-time job while at­ tending high school was at the Superette, stocking shelves for Tom and Sally Robin­ son. “My summer job while attending college was at Hastings Manufacturing plant. After graduating and obtaining a job as an R.N.. 1 worked at Pennock Hospital and the Hast­ ings City Police Ambulance Service,” said and Virginia Kane) live there. I also have long time family friends there, including my dentist. Dr. Bob Carey, who still takes care of all my dental needs.*’ Enthusiastic supporters joined Richard Shaffer, a Republican, and his family at a Three Rivers area banquet hall. A Place in Time. Tuesday night as the election results rolled in. The 40 precincts in Cass and St. Joseph counties reported that Shaffer led in all the polls. His opponent. Paula Beauchamp is Cassopolis village clerk and a long time resident there. Richard Shatfer said he plans to continue talking to lhe people, listening to them and building sirong relationships in the commu­ nity. "It s always been my style lo do a lot of listening, learn a greal deal and then go ahead and act." be said. He is currently the director of Home Health Care and Hospice at Three Rivers Hospital. For lhe past 12 years, he has served on the Si. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Last year. Richard Shaffer was named "Citizen of the Year" by the Li­ ons Club of Three Rivers. He and his wife have two sons. Robbie and Ryan, who helped along the campaign trail all summer VALLEY SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSE Richard Schaeffer the new state representative. “I’m in Hastings often as both my par­ ents and also my wife Sara's parents (Bob SUN.. NOV 10' • 2-a PM Dir M 4T Broadway North from Downtown Hastings to West on State Road to North East on Chippewa Trail to 2486 CHIPPEWA TRAIL ■ HASTINGS NEW LISTING •’vs TWW-025 - Rutland Tarp, HaaUnga Schools - Enjoy incredible sunsets across Algonquin lake from your own great room, massive deck, or 50 ft ol private lake front beach. 2* bed­ rooms. 1/2 log wakout ranch. Completely updated mechanicals including wet. septic, and central air. Newer 2-1/2 car garage, stor­ age bam and dock finish this premier wooded double lot Motivated seller pneed $3,000 bdow 2000 professional appraisal. Fiat.....*31*000BuyaM Mentor program hosts Halloween ice cream social Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barry County hosted a Halloween ice cream social Oct. 30 at Mama B's in Hastings for those serving as big brothers and sisters and youngsters who either have a big brother or sister or are waiting for one. Pictured at the social (from left) are Steven Nesbitt, who is waiting for a BB, BBBS Execu­ tive Director Lani Stacks, little brother Brandon LaFrance. little sister Tandra Tay­ lor, big brother Joe Booher, Larry Lake, who is waiting for a BB, little sister Chris­ tine Lake, little sister Ashley Jarman, Cynthia Nesbitt, who is waiting for a BS. and big sister Jessica Woodmansee. The ice cream parlor awarded $5 gift certificates to all the winners ot a “weird dress contest." For more information on the program, call 945-9545, Ext. 53. TMV-559 - Maple Grove TWp, Sec. 28, fttapto Vslley Schools - RoOng budding sites with features Health Depl approved primary and reserve septic sites. Slake Surveyed, county end state driveway permitted, county/state land division approved. M66 Highway and Clovertale Road frontages. Pared A M-66, 38.79 acres w/13W- ac. woods, pond $ 1 split$124,960 Pared B M-66.28.14 acres w/2 spbts by nsTt $100,700 Parcel C W66.2.42 acre txaMng site *21,000 Parcel D M-66., 2 42 acre buSdaig site $21000 Parcel E M-66 & Clovertale Rd.. 2.33 acre building site $21000 Pared H Clovertale Rd.. 3.73 acre buMng site, traps.*34,160 Pared I Clovertale Rd.. 1769 acre buidng she.trees957,750 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANGE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 www.trademarkrealty.com 306 S. Broadway (M-37) • Healings MEDICAL ASSISTANT/NURSE IS YOUR PORTFOLIO FEELING SICK? WHY NOT GET A SECOND OPINION? Busy Physician's office is looking for a responsible person to work part-time. Please send resume. Ad #148 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 ^lOUSE FOR SALE within city limits of Hastings 819 L Madison Two bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unftnidied basement. New roof on garage and house, new outstde plumbing Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bednxxnv living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kildten and bathroom floors. Aho. all erf interior has been freshly painted. *U. Phone: 1-616-262 9702 • Seller: Malachi King Reduced to $78,000 M CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE With today’s economy not feeling it’s best, you’re financial portfolio is probably in need of a check up. It’s always best to get a second opinion, and Hastings City Bank can do just that. Randy Teegardin, our own Certified Financial Planner, can give you your second opinion, and get you on the road to financial recovery. Randy will review the health of your portfolio, and make recommendations based on your financial goals and risk tolerance. Best of all, it’s 50% off!* What other second opinion can offer you that? So call Randy today at (269) 945-2401 and give your portfolio a much needed second opinion, so you and your portfolio can feel better again. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a workshop at 5 45 p m on Tuesday. November 12. 2002. in the City Hall Council Chambers for the purpose of receiving and discussing the financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30. 2002 For additional information pertaining to said workshop, please contact the City Clerk at 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan, or by calling 616-945-2468 Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Cleric ‘50% oft hourly fee ot $85 Secunties products are not drposits or obligations ot. or guaranteed by Hastings City Bank or any ot its bank or non-bank affiliates Investment products are not insured by the FDIC or any other government �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7,2002 COURT NEWS: An attempt by Assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Banister to obtain a stiffer sentence for convicted child molester Jairo Hess failed in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday when Hess was sentenced to 5 to 22 1/2 years in prison Banister had pointed out (Eat the convic­ tion was his third crime against a person in five years and three months, while sentenc­ ing guideline scoring allows the court to score three in five years. “1 think a minimum of 100 months to 107 months would be more appropriate to this crime," Banister said. The guidelines, as scored, called for a minimum sentence of nearly four years, but Hess' sentence was enhanced by the habit­ ual offender statute. Hess, 29, had previously been convicted Feb. 10, 1997, of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for which he spent time in prison, and was charged with four criminal sexual conduct acts in the current case, though two counts were dismissed. “So this would be the third crime again*:' a person,” said Banister. “I think it falls within the spirit of the guidelines.” Hess' attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, pro­ tested the attempt to score Hess higher based on Banister’s argument. “I’m concerned with scoring according to the spirit rather than following lhe guide­ lines," said Dwyer. “If a crime was heinous six years ago. would we extend it? 1 think the legislature has drawn the line for us.” “I agree," said Fisher. Hess is accused of digitally penetrating and fondling a 14-year-old girl in March and again in May of this year in Hastings. He pleaded guilty to one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct, which car­ ries a maximum possible penalty of 15 years in prison. He was also sentenced to time served (66 days) on one conviction of accosting a child for immoral purposes. One charge each of first degtee and sec­ ond degree criminal sexual conduct were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. Dwyer pointed cut that Hess demon­ strated his remorse when he came back to the United States from his native country of Costa Rica to face the charges. “I can’t imagine a more persuasive dem­ onstration of his sincerity,” said Dwyer. “He came back to this country, he was placed in handcuffs at the border and Barry County chooses not to extradite him. He's set free. He was a free man in his country where he was a citizen and he hitchhikes back to Michigan.” She added that Hess did not violate his previous parole and is willing to seek treat- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! C ard a/ lliaiik* THANK YOU TO Dr. Brasseur, Pennock Hospital staff, Ambulance and Helicopter Service, Blodgett Hospital doctors and nurses. Tendercare staff and especially aU the ?rayers, cards and visits, bur thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Beulah Stauffer. BUYING: old postcards and pocket watches (also non running wa'ches for parts). (269)948-4094 . OUR HOUSE ADULT FOS­ TER CARE has one opening, private room. Call (269)948- ( mninumix “\utit • FALL CLEAN-UP: free esti­ mates. Call Dustin's Lawn Care A Snow plowing, (269)623-2272. BANK NEEDS SOMEONE to assume payment on this extra sharpe 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. 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I pray to God to forgive me and to take away the guilt.” Fisher said he considered the wishes of the victim when fashioning Hess’ prison sentence. “The victims asked that you be treated with some measure of leniency and your coming back does demonstrate some sin­ cerity," said Fisher. “I have discretion to impose a 15-year maximum, but I believe 22 1/2 is warranted under the habitual of­ fender statute.” In other court business: • Harold “Doc" Marshall. 46. of Delton, was ordered to spend six months in jail with credit for one day served and to spend two years on probation on his conviction of second offense possession of methampheta­ mine. He was also ordered to undergo sub­ stance abuse counseling and to pay $1,500 in fines and costs. Marshall was arrested by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Aug. 21. 2001, when he was found by Sgt. Tim Rowse at lhe Gun Lake McDonald’s with a small amount of methamphetamine in his wallet and a set of scales in his pocket. He was not charged until June 5 because he had originally agreed to cooperate with authorities, which Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said he did not do. At the time of his original arrest in 2001. Marshall told Rowse that he was suffering from a deteriorating spine and that he was using the methamphetamine as a pain kil­ ler. Marshall “is a nightmare waiting to hap­ pen for the jail,” said ^McNeill. “He’s on OxyContin and meth. And, at least two other meth labs in two months involved ju­ veniles who indicated that Mr. Marshall taught them how to make it and provi ed the equipment.” McNeill added that the sentencing guide­ lines fail to reflect the uouble Marshall has with controlled substances. “The defendant has been reputed to be a major controlled substance distributor," McNeill wrote in a court document after a May 30 meth raid on his Lindsey Road home by the Southwest Enforcement Team. Police alleged!]^ found methampheta­ mine laboratory,,lijfcning devices, full sur­ veillance equipmefl^gnd a loaded firearm next to Marshall’s bd®,McNeill said. Marshall was arrested on new charges relating to that raid just two weeks ago. “Our intent is to take it to trial on the two pending felonies,” said defense attorney Jim Goulooze. “This case is 1 1/2 years old. Its quite a coincidence that he gets ar­ rested a week before sentencing when this case has been pending since May." Goulooze said be does not blame Mar­ shall for having surveillance at his home. “What’s he protecting himself from, the other meth users out there?” Fisher asked, to which Goulooze replied, “probably fend­ ing off the police who constantly come out there as recently as last week." • Kenneth Meninga, 44, of Kalamazoo, has filed a motion for resentencing, claim­ ing that Fisher used inaccurate information contained in his pre-sentence report when fashioning a sentence of 29 to 50 years on each of two convictions of first degree criminal sexual conduct. Meninga pleaded no contest March 21, 2001, to raping his estranged wife in front of their young daughter in a wooded area of Prairieville Township Nov. 6,2000. According to Meninga’s attorneys, David Dodge and John Ross, Meninga was denied due process because the pre-sen­ tence information was not accurate. McNeill argued in his brief that Menin­ ga’s defense attorney was given an oppor­ tunity to correct the report prior to sentenc­ ing. Dodge’s brief contains a signed state­ ment from the victim, saying that Meninga never threatened the child or attempted to harm the child during the attack, as stated in the presentence report. She also stated that Meninga never threatened to kill her family, as stated in the report. The victim claimed she had not seen the report until three months after sentenc­ ing when she discovered the errors. A hearing on the issue will be held Jan. 9, 2003, at 8:15 a.m. in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court • Craig Simpson, 34, of Hastings, was ordered to spend 30 days in jail with credit for two days served on his conviction of third offense drunk driving. He was also or­ dered to spend three years on probation and to participate in the drug court program for non-violent offenders. Simpson was arrested after he allegedly drove under the influence on Woodlawn Avenue Aug. 17 in Hastings, the same day of his release from jail on a prior convic­ tion. “Many times on drunk driving cases, I indicate that I don't think it will happen again,” said defense attorney David Tripp, “though the difference here is, my client has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. See COURT NEWS, p. 20 POLICE BEAT: Woman still critical after accident BOWNE TOWNSHIP - A Ken'wcod woman is in critical condition at Spectrum Hospital with injuries suffered late Friday when she was thrown from a sport utility ve­ hicle which rolled several times after the Freeport driver lost control on Freeport Ave­ nue. Jody Schreiner. 26. told deputies he was driving a 1994 Ford Explorer north in the 10,000 block of Freeport Avenue at about 11:18 p.m. when he lost control after swerv­ ing to miss a deer. “They were both ejected." Deputy Roger Parent of the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment said Monday. “The female passenger was found lying in the roadway upon the ar­ rival of the first officer." Andrea Marie Bundon. 25. of Kentwood was treated at the scene by Freeport First Responders before being airlifted by AeroMed medical helicopter to the Grand Rapids Hospital where she was admitted into the critical care unit. Schreiner was also thrown from the vehicle and was found sitting on the shoulder of the road when deputies arrived at the scene. He was listed in fair condition Monday and was released Tuesday. Bundon was still listed in critical condition al press time Wednesday, a hospital spokesperson said. Parent said deputies arc investigating lhe possibility that alcohol was involved in the cause of the crash and investigators are awaiting the results of a blood alcohol test on Schreiner. It is not known whether the patients were wearing seat belts al the lime of the crash. Hastings teen released from hospital BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - After being airlifted to Spectrum Hospital in critical condition Sunday, 18-year-old Victoria Pacheco of Hastings was released to home Tuesday to continue her recovery from injuries suffered in a single car crash on Chari­ ton Park Road near Ickes Road. Troopers said Pacheco was driving north on Charlton Park Road when her car gradu­ ally drifted off the roadway and struck a tree. Alcohol was not a factor and it is not known whether a scat belt was worn, said Sgt. Bill House of the Michigan State Police. Pacheco was lhe sole occupant of the car when the crash occurred at 3:30 p.n. Man survives car’s crash into tree HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A 21-year-old Hastings man has been cited for careless driving and driving without a seat belt by Michigan State Police troopers who had been called to investigate the crash of the man’s car into a tree Friday afternoon on Thomap­ ple Lake Road near M-79. Rick Mattson was reported by an oncoming motorist to allegedly be driving at a high rate of speed when he crossed the centerline and caused her to swerve to avoid being struck on a curve in the roadway. Mattson’s car then failed to negotiate the curve, continued off of the roadway and hit a tree, said police. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the cause of the crash, said police. Mattson was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Drunk driver nabbed in construction zone HASTINGS - A Hastings City Police officer called to investigate a reported drunk driver entering the city from South M-37 may have averted danger for a city mainte­ nance creitf and other motorists Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30. Officer Amy Selles parked her car at South Hanover near Bond Street in the inside, northbound lane to assist with traffic control for the Department of Public Works crew, which was busy doing maintenance on a sewer line in the middle of the street at 3:25 p.m. Selles stayed at the location until she saw the suspect vehicle approaching from be­ hind at a high rate of speed, she reported. The truck’s driver apparently slammed on the brakes about one-half block from the patrol car, then tried to drive around before being stopped by Selles. The man, Anthony Sembarski, 52, of Battle Creek, allegedly said he drank two beers before driving that day, though he registered a 22 percent bodily alcohol content on a preliminary breath test and a .19 percent on a chemical test at the Barry County Jail. Sembarski was arrested and charged with third offense drunk driving in Barry County District Court, where a $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set. He is scheduled for a prexam hearing Dec. 18. Burglars sell stolen items for drugs JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Hutchinson Road woman who left for church at about 8:15 a.m. Sunday returned at 9:35 a.m. to find that someone had broken into her home and stolen her jewelry, a DVD player, a portable DVD player and other items. But within hours, much of the woman’s property was recovered when Battle Creek police found the suspect vehicle parked in front of a drug house. Trooper Sandra Larsen said. “Some of it had already been traded for drugs." said Larsen. Police were able to get a description of the car from the parents of the 18-year-old male suspect who had reported the vehicle stolen. With him was a 13-year-old gin whose parents had also called police, Larsen said. “Battle Creek police had been investigating a run-away complaint from the parents of the 13-year-old,” said police. “When officers rolled up on the car, two guys ran out of the back seat and inside the car, they found most of the property from the break-in." Police believe all three males are responsible for the break-in though the two men who fled have not been located. The girl is not believed to be involved in the crimes, however, because she was picked up by the men after the incident occurred. The 18-year-old suspect has been charged by Battle Creek authorities with receiving and concealing stolen property. Larsen said the case is being investigated by detective who arc trying to determine whether the suspects were involved in other, unsolved, southern Barry County and Cal­ houn County break-ins. Deputies Investigating cat larcenies HOPE TOWNSHIP - Police arc still trying to determine who may have entered four cars parked at the Delton Moose Lodge Oct. 23, damaging one vehicle and taking items from two. All four were “trashed” lo some degree, reported Sgt. Bill Johnson. Johnson said there were no signs of forced entry to any of the vehicles, however. Missing from one car was a purse containing a checkbook, credit cards, medical cards, two pool sticks in a case, four rolls of quarters, a bingo bag, two cameras, nine packs of cigarettes, a radar/laser detector, and a CB radio and antenna. Missing from the other car were two rear window speakers, a mug and a black, rub­ berized flashlight. Police have no suspects and the incident remains under investigation. Alcohol may be cause in single-car crash THGRNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A single car crash Saturday sent one man to Pennock Hospital with incapacitating injuries though his condition was not available at press time Wednesday. John Alan Baar. 50, of Wayland was reportedly driving west on Bass Road at 2:54 a.m. when his vehicle went off the roadway, entered a ditch, struck a driveway, vaulted and hit a large truck causing Baar’s vehicle to be destroyed. Baar was wearing a seat belt and an airbag deployed at the time of the crash, which remains under investigation. Baar was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by Thornapple Emergency Services. He was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, police reported. Results of a blood alcohol test are pending. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 7. 2002 - Page 19 Local man’s death is third linked to methadone this year by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer The death of a 38-ycar-old Hastings man Saturday may be linked to an overdose of the addictive, pain killing narcotic. Metha­ done. making him the third local victim of the drug this year in Barry County. This statistic has alarmed Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNi ill and County Medical Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, who arc launching an informal public information campaign to warn pa­ tients about the dangers of deviating from the instructions given for taking metha­ done. “It is very important for anyone involved with this medication to limit their use of the medication to that specifically directed by the physician." said McNeill, who is also trained as a pharmacist. According to Chapman, the two previous victims had apparently obtained the medi­ cation through street trafficking. “This case is different." said Chapman, who indicated that the Hastings man may have abused his legitimate prescription due to an addiction to pain killers. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said the victim had been suffering from pain since he lost a limb in an early 1980s accident. The man had been “on and off’ various medications for years. A family member found the man dead in his bed Saturday morning and a police in­ vestigation immediately ensued. "He was just pul on methadone as a pain management medication.” said Sarver, “and based on the number of pills in the bottle, he had taken an excessive amount." Sarver said his department is awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine his exact cause of death. Chapman, however, said he could find no other reason for the patient to have died. “This problem is going on everywhere." said Chapman. “As methadone is routinely prescribed by pain clinics, there is more trafficking and more methadone overdose deaths." Methadone is a synthetic drug developed to cure people addicted to heroine which is also a synthetic drug developed to treat people addicted to the narcotic pain killer, morphine, said Chapman. When heroine was developed, "the medi­ cal community loved it. but it quickly be­ came apparent that heroine was extremely addictive." Chapman first heard of methadone when he was a young medical student in Detroit where a number of drug addicts lived. "They set up these methadone clinics where they would substitute methadone for heroine to try to get them off heroine.’ he said. “There is a methadone clinic in Grand Rapids." One of methadone's attractions is likely its sedative effects, said McNeill. “We re finding its abused for different purposes," he said. “Heroine has a more significant and immediate high and metha­ done is more of a gradual, long acting down." Doctors at that Grand Rapids clinic, however, told Chapman that heroine pa­ tients arc not given methadone prescrip­ tions to take outside the building due to the risk of abuse. According to Chapman, the entire state of Maine recorded five deaths attributed to methadone last year while Barry County alone has had three so far this year. In the case of the county's first victim. 15-ycar-old Chad Garrett of Gun Lake, authorities believe the source was a Kent County pain management doctor who alleg­ edly is subscribing huge numbers of pills for profit. The prescriptions allegedly were filled for an Allegan County woman at a Way­ land pharmacy and records show a total of 6.300. 10 mg methadone tablets were dis­ pensed to her in the 8 1/2 months prior to Garrett’s death. An additional 2.310 tablets of 10 mg methadone had been sold to the woman in February, March and April 2002. The name of the doctor has been re­ ported lo the Michigan Department of Con­ sumer and Industry Services, which likely would be the investigating agency into pos­ sible wrong doing, said authorities. Dealer Robert Uebbing. 19. told police that Garrett had admitted to him that he had taken some “morphine" pills prior to arriv­ ing at his Parker Road residence the night of Jan. 28. Uebbing claimed that he and Garrett had played video games, smoked marijuana and drank some beer, but lhe toxicology report on Garrett was negative as to morphine and alcohol. “The toxicology report further revealed a blood level 2 1/2 times the lethal level for methadone.” McNeill said. “Al around 4 or 5 a.m.. lhe victim fell asleep on the couch and (Uebbing) fell asleep on the floor. (Uebbing) was awakened at some point by the victim’s loud snoring." Friends arriving in lhe morning found Garrett dead on Ucbbing’s couch and called 911. The woman who received the prescrip­ tion is believed to be responsible for deliv­ ering the drugs to Uebbing who was con­ victed on manslaughter chargers for sup­ plying the pills to Garrett. “That doctor should have his license sus­ pended." said Chapman. A public records search of the Michigan Department of Consumer Industry Services disciplinary action reports, however, show no sanctions against the doctor. The man also has no pending, formal complaints, according to the website. “The big picture is, people need to know that the vast majority of physicians arc looking out for their patients’ best inter­ ests.” said Chapman. “It bothers doctors when a prescription is given and that medi­ cation is abused and the patient dies. It bothers everybody." On May 5. 32-year-old Lynctte Kocher was found dead on the bedroom floor of the Upton Road home she shared with her mother, Linda Fox, Fox’s boyfriend. Rich­ ard Milan and another man at about 9:45 p.m. of an apparent methadone overdose. She did not have a pulse and was not breathing when police arrived. “How long she had been that way. wc don't know but as early as 8:30 a.m.. there were indications that she was having diffi­ culty breathing and was unresponsive throughout the day." Trooper Brian Fuller said then. Police had initially labeled Kocher's death as suspicious and now. the case is be­ ing treated as a criminal investigation, said McNeill. Tests showed Kocher had "undetermined amounts" of methadone in her system along with other substances. A search warrant executed by police at the woman's home turned up a certain amount of controlled substances. And. Chapman said he found a number of drugs in the woman's system or "po­ lypharmacy" at autopsy. Chapman has talked with the physician who prescribed lhe methadone in the most recent case and “the doctor feels bad.” he said. “Il's an anomaly because nobodv knew or suspected (the patient) might abuse the prescription." Patients suffering from chronic pain can easily become addicted lo pain killers such as Vicodin. Morphine. Methadone and OxyConlin. “That doesn't mean they have weak character," said Chapman. “It could happen to you or me. Its not a character judgment." More often, abuse and death occurs when the narcotics fall into the wrong hands. “If we can gel bad doctors out of the BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER way. the street supply will dry up." said Chapman. Additionally. McNeill warns that “any­ one finding themselves in a situation where recreational drug use may include the use of methadone or some unknown substance must realize the taking of methadone, either by itself but especially with other drugs, such as alcohol. Vicodin, codeine or any other pain killcr/sedaiive could result in their death. " Methadone lasts in a person’s system for 36 to 48 hours setting lhe drug apart from other pain killers, which may last four, six or 12 hours. Drug abuse is a significant problem in this community, like everywhere." said McNeill. "1 think law enforcement and this office are having an impact. All drugs arc dangerous. Methadone is different. Death is a real and established possibility for the ad­ dict. the weekend abuser or the relatively innocent person taking something other than they realize." McNeill added that “if someone's pain or high is not where they think it should be after one tablet, the community must real­ ize taking even one. two or a few more may result in death because of the long-acting way this medication works.” he said. "This drug is an absolute focus of this office and law enforcement in this community. People must understand if they are involved with methadone in any way. the consequences could be very significant, if not perma­ nent." 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME Delton teen in critical condition after Thursday crash IAS networks $1 A Q • QC Jr ^7 per month for High Speed DSL internet access? Two young women were hurt, one critically, when the car they were in Thursday left South M-43 and truck a tree in Hope Township. 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Borris was arrested July 20 in Yankee Springs Township after he was caught driv­ ing under the influence on M-179. He was also ordered to serve three years on probation, attend Alcoholics Anony­ mous. and to participate in drug court. The last 10 months of his jail term will be sus­ pended if he is successful on probation. coat’d “If he uere lo participate in drug court, it would be less jail time up front." said Fisher prior to handing down sentence. "It's something I'd like him to consider in light of his extensive record." According to Fisher. Borris has been ar­ rested in drinking and driving related of­ fenses on six prior occasions and has served a prison sentence. • Andrew Anger was granted Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status on one charge and Section 7411 Status of the Public Health Code on a drug possession charge. This was a one time indiscretion.” said defense attorney Kathryn Russell. “He’s never going to make it on proba­ tion if he continues to smoke $50 worth of pot per week or if he continues his bad atti­ tude." said Fisher. Russell said some of Anger's problems occurred while he was separated from his wife. Anger allegedly blamed his teacher for his quitting school before eventually earn­ ing his G.E.D. “Why would you blame your teachers?" said Fisher. “It's hard to explain." said Anger “There arc a lot of teachers at Hastings High School with altitudes. They lose their temper so you lose your temper back. "That's a pretty immature attitude." said Fisher. He was ordered to spend seven days in jail with credit for two days served and to pay $ 1.370 in fines and costs by Dec. 31 “I hope you decide you can live by the protected from Mr. Gibson." McNeill asked the court to sentence Gib­ son to 21 months to 7 1/2 years in prison. "I ve known Mr. Gibson for three years. He was doing well on probation, he was making great strides in drug court." said defense attorney Bruce Lincoln. "He was doing great for several months, then he just disappeared." said Fisher, who conducts adult drug court hearings. Gibson said he had been drug free for nearly two years, that he stays home and takes care of his children and helps his wife with the house work. "I just hope you will see that I have changed and give me an opportunity to fin­ ish my probation." he said. When Fisher asked Gibson why he stopped reporting to drug court, he replied that his father-in-law died, his own father was ill and "when 9-11 happened, every­ thing came down on me at one time.” same rules the rest of us live by." said Fisher. No other information was released by the court because HYTA and 7411 Status cases are considered “iion-public.” • Donald Mack Gibson. 38. of Ionia, was ordered to serve one year in jail with credit for 186 days served and five years on pro­ bation on his conviction of violating proba­ tion on a third offense drunk driving con­ viction. Gibson had been a participant in the drug court program, but violated probation when he left the state to visit his father in Colo­ rado and when he drank beer. "He had been given an opportunity and was either unable or unwilling to take ad­ vantage of it." said McNeill. "Mr. Gibson has no. been trouble free. Society must be • Paul Garten. 18. of Hastings, pleaded guilty to violating probation by violating curfew and by consuming alcohol on Oct. 24. Garten said he bought a case of beer and took it to his father’s house where he drank while his father slept. 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EXTRA CLEAN LEATHER. MOONROOF. LOADED! ONLY . savei 21,888 '10,995 9 00 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE 00 CHEVY 2500 EXT CAB 4X4 2001 GMC YUKON SLT 4X4 V-6 CD CHPOMt WHEELS POWER MOO\'ROQF 6 0 V-fl. DUAL POWER SEATS HARD TO FIND LEATHER CD. HEATED SEATS. MOON ROOF 21 9month • Kenneth Daniel Gustafson, 41, of Grand Rapids, had his circuit court pretrial postponed until Dec. 5 when a trial will be scheduled on two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes, indecent expo­ sure and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, which allegedly occurred in Barry County June 1. In circuit court last Thursday, defense at­ torney David Kuzava claimed the 14-yearold victim sent Internet communications to a friend indicating that what happened “was a lie. it was a joke." Kuzava said he will file a motion seeking a subpoena by the prosecutor's office to seize the victim’s computer to examine the records for evidence of that conversation. “If the defendant wanks to subpoena that. I suppose it’s possible, but it’s not going to be offered at trial." said Banister. “If I were able to find it. I’d certainly provide it to the defense. To require the prosecutor's office to retain a computer — where would we store it? Who would examine it?" Kuzava was ordered to file a brief in support of his motion by the end of No­ vember. Hastings Michigan 49058 02 OLDS AURORA Pontiac Oldsmobile “Gee. do you think drinking a case of beer would help you complete your high school education?" Fisher asked Garten. “No sir. because I did not drink the whole case.” he said. Garten, who is on probation for previous convictions of unlawful use of a motor ve­ hicle and assault and battery, will be sen­ tenced on the violation Dec. 5. 'Where Exceeding Your Expectations ts a Fomify Tradition’ LEATHER. SUN ROOF. LOADED W/LUXURY. COMFORT PACKAGE. ALL WEATHER PKG. CONVENIENCE GROUP - WAS S35.795.00 □REISBACH court. *21,995 26,900 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L Welch and Bobbie Joe Welch (original mort­ gagors) to Freedom Mtg Corp. D/B/A Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, deled March 24.2000. and recorded on Apnl 6.2000 to Doc. • 1042782 to Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 29. 2000, which was recorded on March 29. 2001. to Doc. • 1057274. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE AND 52/100 dotfars ($69,021.52). mdudmg interest at 8.500% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjn.. on December 19. 2002. Said premises are situated r TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Mictegan. and we described as: A parcel of land to the Southeast 1/4 of Soclton 13. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing 1206 Feet West of the Southeast comer of the West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 13. Thence North 182 Feet Thence West 152 Feet. Thence South 182 Feet Thence East 152 Feet to the Ptace of Beginning. The redemption period shal be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: COUGARS 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie 8200229975 Cougars (12/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale TMS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DfWT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detad has bean made to the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald L. Obs. a single man (original mortgagors) to Ragstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated April X. 1997. and recorded on May 5.1997 to Uber 693 on Page 309 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan, as assignee by an assignment dated April 30. 1997, which was recorded on May 5, 1997. to Liber 693 on Page 316 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on June 16. 1997. to Liber 698 on Page 372. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum cf FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE ANO 30/100 dollars ($52,569.30). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby give., that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on December 19. 2002 Said premises arti situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan. and are described Lol 45 of Hardendorfs Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof m Uber 1 of plats on Page 72. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200229810 Jaguars (12/5) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-11-14.pdf c3e6d18ac7e3b72c6b64fe823c3cbb5f PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 MSTMGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 430M-14S3 ANNER Thursday, November 14, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 46 r NEWS I BRIEFS planned r Thanksgiving free Thanksgiving dinheld again at the Hastings Methodist Church at the at Green and Church streets in feast, prepared each year by and Margaret Hollenbeck, is for 1 p.tn. Thursday, Nov. Hollenbecks, with the help of ire welcoming anyone to attend. The menu will bean plus 10 differ- Hollenbecks roast be­ to nine turkey* for the on the number of teareceived. may be made by call­ : church office at 945-9S74. in plauaJn| the Hollenbecks eapeople “to come at the last even if they don’t have a resbasket will be available for those to give a donation, but a b not required. ts may be made to 4c to the church by callornce. ; and Old at TK * Old Lace” will be and Saturday g High School. will be available at the door dark comedy by Joseph ran for three yean on . n was a popular movie Cary Gram and directed by Capra in 1944. The Broadway starred Abe Vigoda Jean fhapteson. Dufresne) and MarBallard) Brewster are two y crazy sisters who ing the men who live in _ house to heaven and a tin the basement with the helped elderberry wine and looting more victim. is Tricia Rickert. Jazz Bands new season •ward-wiDiag Hastings High pi Jazz Bands have begun re­ to tick off another season. tagh have a membership this note than 40 students in two . The two ensembles are called “ Band Day and Jazz Band Night consist of high school instrumcnon saxophone, trumpet, trom, piano, bass, drums, vibes and percussion. bands again this year will several appearances locally, as ng the Regional Jazz Festival, i Hastings will host the event. two local ensembles will preir annua) “Jazzy Little Christconcert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 19, in the Hastings High School hall. More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50* Flashing yellow lights being installed at intersection by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In about two weeks, yellow flashing traf­ fic lights are expected to be operating at the intersection of State and Market streets in Hastings, according to Greg Perry, traffic safety engineer for the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation. Work on the project began this week as workers began digging a hole to place an electrical pole on the comer by River Bend Travel Agency. The installation date for the flashing traffic lights hinges on when the pole will be set in concrete and when the electrical work will be completed. The set of flashers is being installed “to help with the traffic along that stretch," he said. The intent is to “help make drivers aware of other traffic.” If the flashers don’t alleviate the situa­ tion, Perry said, it wouldn’t be too difficult for the flashers to be converted to a regular (green, yellow, red) traffic light. Asked why a conventional traffic light wasn’t initially being installed at State and Market, Perry said it wasn’t warranted, based upon a crash analysis study and traf- fie volume. He said he didn’t have input into that decision, which was made before he came on board in his current position at MDOT’s Marshall Transportation Service Center. However. Perry said he is currently do­ ing a traffic study of the “entire stretch” of State Street, from the west city limits. To date, tccording to reports he has received from the Barry County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment. there have been more than 60 crash reports this year along that State Street stretch. He plans to meet with Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield and the Michigan State Police to discuss options for the traf­ fic situation, such as reducing the speed limit in the Market and State streets inter­ section area, expanding a lower speed limit for a longer distance along West State Street (M-43/M-37) and conducting a traf­ fic study to analyze whether to install a conventional traffic light on W. Stale Street at the entrance to the city to allow for gaps in the traffic flow. The traffic light for the M-43 Highway and Apple Street intersection in Hastings is New council member to be chosen Dec. 9 by David T. Young Editor A new member of the Hastings City Council will be appointed at its Dec. 9 meeting. The appointment of a Second Ward council member is necessary because of the Oct. 27 death of Harold Hawkins, who had served since 1992 before succumbing to leukemia. The deadline for any qualified resident of the city's Second Ward to apply for the position is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. Mayor Frank Campbell and the other Second Ward council member. Mayor Pro Tern Robert May, will review the applica­ tions and make a recommendation to the council for a vote Dec. 9. Hawkins' four-year term expires Dec. 31, 2003, and the appointee will serve at least a year and be eligible to seek election to a full term in November 2003. In other business at its meeting Tuesday night, the City Council: • Decided not to sell a 7.48-acre parcel of land near South and Montgomery streets to neighboring resident Thomas Kalinowski. Citing goals of keeping the wooded area free of noise and providing a buffer against a potential industrial, commercial and residentialinfusion. Kalinowski last month asked to buy the land from the city. Councilman David Jasperse explained the reasons for not making the purchase. "If it's a buffer, it should be for everyone, not just one individual," Jasperse said. "We don't have enough land in the city to do a lot of things. I don't think that (selling) is the best use of the land as far as the city’s concerned. I'm inclined to say we keep it." The councilman added that if the city was able to get a housing development go­ ing in that area, it would mean a lot of an­ nual tax revenue. . See COUNCIL, page 2 Michigan Department of Transportation workers begin preparations for the in­ stallation of yellow flashing lights at the intersection of State and Market streets in Hastings. currently being designed. Perry said. He's not sure exactly when it will be installed, but estimates late winter or early spring. Deputy drain commissioner arraigned on felony charge Authorities have released very little information as of ptess time Wednesday about why Barry County’s Deputy Drain Commissioner Judith Milan, 52. has been arrested and accused of ob­ structing justice on May 4, 2002. Milan was arraigned on the five year felony in Barry County District Court late Wednesday afternoon when she was given a $5,000 personal recognizance bond by Magistrate Glen Staup. A Nov. 20 pre-exam hearing on the charge has been set to take place in Barry Count District Court at 8:3C> a.m. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill declined to comment on the reason for the charge, saying only that she is one of two people charged with the same offense. The arrest is part of an ongoing criminal investigation which could lead to more suspects. See DEPUTY, page 18 Blood-sucking leeches save Nashville man’s ear by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Nashville carpenter Arnold Histed drew quite a crowd around his hospital bed dur­ ing the five days his doctor used leeches to restore circulation to his nearly-severed car. “I became quite a celebrity up there,” Histed said of his week-long stay at Pen­ nock Hospital after his car rolled over his right car, nearly ripping it off. The accident occurred Sept. 29, and by Sept. 30 the ear had been surgically reat­ tached and car, nose and throat specialist Dr. Michael Nosanc* was trying different procedures to drain clogged-up blood from the ear. “He tried using a syringe” to draw out the blood, Histed said. “But that wasn’t working. Then he tried poking holes in my car and squeezing. That wasn’t working. Then he asked me what I thought about leeches. I said whatever works. The next thing I knew. I had a pair of earrings.” Live earrings, that is — ugly brown blood-sucking wormy things that spent 15 minutes twice a day for five days gorging themselves on Histed’s ear. “They put a drop of blood wherever they wanted to attach the leech," Histed ex­ plained. The leech used its teeth to make an incision and then started sucking. Rear and front suckers would keep the leech attached to the car until it was full. Then it would fall off. Two to three leeches were used each time. The fact that the leeches did not have to be forcibly removed was one of the reasons the little critters lent themselves to the medical procedure. Nosanov said. Now, if a doctor runs around attaching leeches to the average person, the average person might be prone to ask, “in what cen­ tury did you say you got your degree?” Those of us who paid attention in history class remember all too well that doctors used to think “bleeding" a person with leeches might help heal him, when in real­ ity the loss of blood was the last thing the patient needed. Yes, Nosanov said, “leech therapy” has been around for “thousands of years." But Dr Michael Nosanov (left) declared Arnold Histed's right ear to be healing nicely Wednesday after an accident Sept. 30 nearly ripped the ear off and required the doctor to use an unusual type of therapy to restore the ear's blood circulation. it wasn’t always a bad thing. “At the dawn of medicine, leeches were part of every medicine kit," Pennock wrote in a press re­ lease. “The application of a leech to an af­ fected area would relieve excess blood and apply an anti-coagulant to the affected area to permit blood flow." The particular type of leech Nosanov used, “Hirudo medicinalis," has more anti­ coagulant than your average leech, so is particularly good for leech therapy, Nosa­ nov said. Hours after the leeches fell off, the anti-coagulant still allowed blood to drain from Histed’s car. Pennock obtained the leeches from Leeches US?\ in New York. Harry Doelc. chief operating officer at the hospital, called the company at 6 p.m. Sept. 30 after researching leech producers on the Internet. “The leeches were flown out Monday evening, arrived in Grand Rapids Tuesday morning, and got to Pennock at 10:30 a.m.,” Doelc said. “The first treatment was at noon that day.” Now your average person might think that leech therapy is — well — yucky. Ad­ mittedly, according to the October, 2002 is­ sue of RN Journal, one of the important roles nurses play during leech therapy is “helping patients and family overcome their fear of, or revulsion to, this unique treatment.” “Just the thought of it was kind of creepy,” Histed admitted. “When I was a kid we used to go swimming in the creek. We were always getting leeches on our legs.” See BLOOD-SUCKING, page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 NEWS BRIEFS cont. Turkey Trot to aid community center Trail Association to meet Nov. 21 A “Turkey Trot” 5K Fun Run/Fit* ness Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sat­ urday, Nov. 16. at Hastings High School. The “Turkey Trot’’ is being con­ ducted as a promotional activity for the new Community Education and Recreation Center. The 5K course will begin at the high school and take runners/walkers through nearby city streets. Every runner/walker will receive a bag with gifts. Participants who regis­ ter and stay for post-run festivities will be eligible for prizes in a special draw­ ing. Other activities such as face paint­ ing for younger children will also be offered. Entree fee for the “Turkey Trot” is S10 per participant or $20 for a family with multiple entries. Registration forms are available in all Hastings Area School System offices or by con­ tacting 948-4400. AAUW luncheon meeting planned The local chapter of the American Association of University Women will meet Tuesday Nov. 19, at noon in the Fehsenfeld Center, Kellogg Commu­ nity College. Tom Mohler from the Barry Inter­ mediate School District will present the Career Choice program. AAUW members, at their October meeting, voted to make a $300 dona­ tion to the AAUW Educational Foun­ dation in memory of the late Judy Thoresen, a past president of the local branch. Local branch members also decided to make a brochure of the Hastings AAUW and mail it to other organiza­ tions or people interested in women health, and education issues, as well as children’s educational opportunities. Another project to be discussed at the next meeting will be updating "Out­ standing Women of Barry County." The AAUW welcomes guests at any meetings. Those attending are asked to bring a sack lunch. Beverage will,be provided. ) Th* - Baby-sitting class series scheduled The local chapter of the American Red Cross and the Barry County MSU Extension 4-H program will have a baby-sitting class in conjunction with the Hastings Community Education Department. The class will offer 10 hours of training on five Mondays from Nov. 18 threugh Dec. 16 at the Hastings High School from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The class is open to youth 11-15 years of age. Participants will learn how to pro­ vide safe care for infants and children with a "hands-on" learning experience that includes feeding, diapering and dressing of infants, conflict resolution and basic first aid and critical emer­ gency action skills. All participants who complete the 10 hours of training will receive a Red Cross baby-sitting certification card. Cost of this class is $5. To register, stop by the Hastings Community Edu­ cation Department at Hastings High School or call 948-4414. Thomapple Wind Band rehearsing The Thomapple Wind Band is gear­ ing up for a new concert next month and three more rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 14 and 21 and Dec. 5. The concert will be at 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Dec. 8, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The concert also will include a special guest perform­ ance by Les Jazz and a free reception where the audience can meet the musi­ cians. Les Jazz is under the direction of Joseph LaJoye, band director at Hast­ ings High School. The Thomapple Wind band is seek­ ing new members who have previous musical experience, including string instrumentalists. The group currently has one violinist. A low cost child care program (Sl/child) is offered near the band room. For more information, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call committee member Kim Domke (945­ 9181) or LaJoye (945-9766). 1 The Thomapple Trail Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. at the Whispering Waters Camp­ ground. There will be no meeting in Decem­ ber. The agenda includes future plan­ ning. Holiday lighting contest nearing City and outcounty holiday home decorations should be up by Monday, Nov. 25, in order to be entered in the annual lighting contest, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce rec­ ommends. Judging by volunteers from Man­ power will take place between dusk and 10 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26. All homes wishing to be included in the judging must be registered in advance. Registration forms explaining guide­ lines and criteria are available at the Chamber of Commerce office, 221 West State St. in Hastings. The goal is to have more homes decorated and lit than ever before, and to have them up in time for Holly Trolley tours of the displays. The rides will be available from 6 to 9 p.m. daily starting Friday, Nov. 29. The trolley stop is located in front of the Barry County courthouse. The rides will be available at $1 per person. On selected dates, musical entertainment or having Santa aboard the trolley will be offered. One $50 gift certificate to Brenner's of Frankenmuth will be given to the first place winner in the city and an­ other $50 certificate to Brenner's will be awarded to the outcounty winner. Steel Drum Band begins rehearsals The Hastings High School Steel Drum Band has started rehearsals for the 2002-03 academic year. This group of percussionists is cur­ rently preparing to begin performing after the holiday break in January. Steel Drum Band is id its fourth year of existence at Hastings, and is open to all high school band percus­ sionists. The group is made up of 14 students who rehearse once a week under the direction of Rueben Booms from Central Michigan University. The steel drum ensemble not only uses the traditional instrument, which originated in Trinidad and Tabago, but also use a multitude of other percus­ sion instruments, such as vibraphone, xylophone, marimba, drurn set, several auxiliary instruments and bass guitar. The equipment is purchased for the group through the support of the Hast­ ings Band Boosters, Hastings Educa­ tion Enrichment Foundation and indi­ vidual donors. The ensemble is admin­ istered by directors Joan BosserdSchroedcr and Joe LaJoye. 23 teams already in spelling bee Twenty-three teams already have signed up to take pan in the Barry County Literacy Council’s second an­ nual Community Spelling Bee, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 23, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Chairwoman Emmalene McConnell said up to 30, two-person teams of adults or high-school aged students will be accepted as contestants. Arrangements have been made with Barry County Transit to transport peo­ ple to the event from the city of Hast­ ings if they don’t want to drive their private vehicles. A silent auction of decorative book­ theme baskets also will be held. Pro­ ceeds benefit the new Hastings Public Library building project (capital cam­ paign), and earnings from the spelling bee help the Literacy Council provide reading materials, tutor training and other resources to help county adults learn how to read and/or improve their skills. A Scripps Howard spelling list will be used, and team members may re­ ceive the list for study as soon as ’hey sign up. Individuals or husbands and wives can form teams and sponsor themselves or seek a sponsor. The tax deductible fee per team is $30. General admission tickets to the spelling bce/basket auction event are $5 each and will be available in ad­ vance at the Hastings Public Library and at the door on the evening of the bee. For more information about the spelling bee. call Emmalene McCon­ nell at 945-9614 or Jim Atkinson, Lit­ eracy Council president, at 948-8219. County supports proposed legislation to continue Trial Court system By Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County’s successful unified Trial Court system may be in “some danger” of being dissolved- reverting it back to the traditional separation of courts - if pro­ posed state legislation is not approved, ac­ cording to Barry Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. Knowing the County Board of Commis­ sioners' high regard for the Trial Court sys­ tem, Fisher asked the County Board Tues­ day to fax a letter in support of House Bill 6260 and Senate Bill 1400 to State Senator William VanRegenmorter, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and State Representative James Howell, chairman of the House Civil Law and Judiciary Com­ mittee. The two legislators planned to hold public hearings on the bills Tuesday and Wednesday of this week “These are very important pieces of leg­ islation for the courts,” Fisher said. House Bill 6260 especially “broadens the ability of different courts to handle different cases.” In Barry’s Trial Court system, circuit, probate/juvenile and district court judges share their workloads and duties, consoli­ dating and streamlining the courts into a single Trial Court. In the 1990s, Barry was one of six coun­ ties chosen to be in the court demonstration project, and it has become an extremely successful venture - saving money and eliminating court case backlogs to name a few benefits. Michigan’s Supreme Court has even held up Barry as an example of a successful Trial Court System. Now, however, “some questions have been raised by some members of the Su­ preme Court about the propriety of the Su­ preme Court continuing to cross assign judges like we do here. ..” Fisher told the County Board. That practice is being ques­ tioned without some Legislative action to address that issue, he added. “House Bill 6260, in particular is an attempt to do that by granting the courts concurrent jurisdic­ tion and so that removes that question. “So it’s very important to us in Barry County, it’s very important to the other trial court demonstration projects and important to the rest of the state because if this legis­ lation passes other communities will have the option...to have the type of court system that Barry has had for the last six or seven years,” Fisher said. He testified to the merits of the Trial Court system before a joint committee meeting in Lansing about five or six weeks ago. Some judges in Wayne County and some in northern Michigan are opposing House Bill 6260 and Senate Bill 1400, Fisher said. The proposed state legislation is unusual in that “there is no state mandate, and it preserves the maximum amount of local control," he said, indicating surprise that it would be opposed. If the bills arc not approved, “there’s some danger that the Supreme Court, at some point, might say sorry the fun’s over, go back to the way you used to do things.’ It would be a mess, not just for us,” Fisher said. The Barry commissioners’ letter to the legislators said the Trial Court system “has provided great benefits to our county, in­ cluding quicker disposition of cases and substantial cost savings. The cost savings have allowed our court to develop a num­ ber of new programs providing improved public service to our families. Our trial court has been a great success. “We certainly do not want our local courts to revert to their former methods, and we believe all citizens of Michigan should have the opportunity to benefit from such a court system.” the letter said. Com­ missioners also voted to make the letter a formal County Board resolution. In other business, the County Board: • Set the date for the 2003 budget hear­ ing al 10 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 10. A special Finance Committee meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 19 for a final budget review. • Heard that the main level of the County Annex building, which was recently va­ cated by Friend of the Court, will be painted inside and used for the Adult Drug Court program and probation officers as counseling rooms. Labor costs to re-paint the interior will come from the county’s building rehabilitation fund, said County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James. • Changed its second meeting of Decem­ ber to 9:30 a.m. Monday. Dec. 23 rather than meet on Christmas Eve. • Agreed that county credit card bills should be considered in the county’s weekly payments “as pre-paids” to avoid paying interest and/or late fees. County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown is the only offi­ cial who has access to the card, and he said it is infrequently used. However, in the past, when the credit card was used for a hotel room to attend a conference or for items ordered by mail, the county would have to pay interest and/or a late fee be- See COUNTY, page 5 Blood-sucking leeches save Nashville man’s ear, continued These were the kind of leeches that stuck like glue and wouldn’t let go, so Histed and his buddies had to use a time-tested home remedy to remove them— a remedy, alas, that cannot be reprinted in a family news­ paper. Anyhoo ..... Once the leech therapy was begun, any doubts Histed might have had vanished. “You could immediately see the differ­ ence,” he said. “The ear started turning pink again." Histed’s ear was hanging by a quarter­ inch piece of cartilage when he arrived at the hospital. He’d been trying to change the brake lining on hn car when the accident occurred. The bolt wouldn’t come loose. “When it did, my arm went straight across and hit the linkage on the transmission. It kicked the car out of gear.” Down the car ramp zoomed the car, rolling over Histed’s ear. Histed had forgotten to put blocks be­ hind the rear tires to prevent just such an accident, but your average person might understand the temporary lapse, consider­ ing Histed’s excuse. “I was in a hurry. I was going to take the kids fishing.” Histed’s 6-year-old son, 4-year-old grandson, and adult son, Zach, were all at home when the accident occurred. When Histed stood up, he looked down to see if he’d bled on the ground. At that moment, he said, “I felt my ear fall and hit me on the side of the neck.” He realized then, he said, “that I’d really messed up.” Zach and the boys rushed Histed to the hospital, where he waited for Nosanov to be located and brought to the hospital. It took 2-1/2 hours in surgery for Nosanov to reconstruct the ear, the doctor said. However, “even though it had been reat­ tached,” Histed said, the car “wasn’t look­ ing good.” Old blood was accumulating in it, preventing new blood from getting in. In such cases, Nosanov said, “blood gets into the tissue but can’t get out. The veins aren’t there. They will find new channels to Chris Jacoby of Pennock holds a plastic bag filled with live leeches obtained from a New York leech producer. drain, but that could take five days. In the meantime the tissue could die if adequate circulation isn’t maintained." Even though Nosanov had never used leech therapy before, he was familiar with the use of leeches for reconstructive sur­ gery. “It’s something you learn about.” According to the RN Journal, leech ther­ apy has been used in more than 1,500 medical facilities in the U.S. to aid blood circulation. “The leech can draw out pooled blood from a reattached digit or skin graft or help establish circulation in veins re­ paired or newly connected in microsurgery, plastic surgery, or reconstructive surgery," the magazine states. This was the first time one of Pennock’s physicians had used leech therapy, Doele said. “We were familiar with the fact that leeches are used in reconstructive surgery, but we’d never ordered any. After a thor­ ough investigation of how they could be used and how you could obtain them, I was really quite excited we could provide this type of therapy to the patient and save his car.” The leech therapy, he said, “worked very well.” “I feel I’m lucky to be alive, and I’m amazed to have an ear," the 54-year-old Histed said. “A lot of people in Barry County think you have to go to Lansing, Grand Rapids or Baltic Creek to receive proper medical attention.” But bigger hos­ pitals aren’t necessarily better, he said. “1 think 1 received the best medical care that could be offered anywhere.” Had Histed lost his ear, his hearing would have been affected, even though the inner ear was not damaged in the accident, Nosanov said. The outer car acts as a fun­ nel, collecting sound, he said. It also “aids in detecting the direction of sound." According to Chris Jacoby, Pennock marketing director, leech therapy is not “an FDA procedure." Thus, it’s not clear — at least it can’t be discussed — whether the procedure is cov­ ered by insurance. (Imagine getting a bill for “25 live leeches.”) But the question of who will pay is not important, Doelc said. “We don’t turn anybody away from Pen­ nock Hospital based on their ability to pay for care. Our main consideration is the well-being of the patient.” COUNCIL, continued from page 1 "I don't see where it's helpful (to the city) to sell seven acres of land to a private indi­ vidual," Jasperse said. It also was noted that a portion of the parcel is a wetland that could some day be enhanced for a nature area. Campbell concluded, "If anything, we'd want to keep that land for use by our citi­ zens." • Decided officially to name the new in­ dustrial park on the south side of town the "Hastings Business Park." Prompting the move was an opportunity to place a big sign at the park's entrance at Star School Road and Enterprise Drive. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown said about the name, "The further away we get from industrial this and indus­ trial that, the better off we’ll be." Jasperse agreed and immediately sug­ gested the name that eventually was adopted. Brown responded. "I’d go along with that in a heartbeat." The supervisor noted that the sign "really looks sharp and you can’t miss it." • Agreed to adopt a resolution supporting continuation of Barry County's cutting edge experiment with its court system. Instead of separating the district, circuit and probate divisions. Barry County judges are allowed to be "cross-assigned" to cases, making if more efficient, faster and more responsive to the needs of the public, advocates say. The unified trial court system has been an experiment in Barry and several other counties in Michigan, but unless two bills, one in the Michigan Senate and the other in the State House, arc passed, the idea, in County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson's words, "could be abandoned as a model that isn't tried by anyone else." Earlier in the day. Circuit Judge James Fisher asked for the support of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which he received. Fisher said the two proposed bills preserve a maximum of local control with­ out any state mandates, only seeking to al­ low any county that wishes to use the sys­ tem to do so. Wilkinson then brought the issue that night to the council for its support. Councilman David McIntyre told his col­ leagues, "Judges (Gary) Holman. (Richard) Shaw and Fisher spent a lot of time devel­ oping a model court... We need to stand be­ hind this resolution." The vote to support the Barry County court experiment's continuation was 7-0, with Joe Bleam absent. • Approved a request from the Hastings Area School System to use some city streets Saturday, Nov. 16, for a "Turkey Trot" fun run/walk. • Referred to staff a request from numer­ ous residents in the Mcadowstonc develop­ ment for installation of more lights on Bar­ field Drive. The road now has three lights, but residents maintain they aren't enough. • Adopted a resolution, with Campbell abstaining, approving a 2 percent increase in benefits from the Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS). • Held the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance that would permit developers to build duplexes without basements, but new single-family dwellings still will be re­ quired to have such basements. • Heard from Brown that he has received numerous complaints about the construc­ tion work on the North Broadway bridge. Campbell said, "We've got nothing to do with that. That's a 100 percent state pro­ ject’ Motorists say the work seems to have dragged on much longer than necessary. • Received notification from Millennium Digital Media that rising costs have neces­ sitated the company to increase its bills to customers, effective next month. • Had a special workshop with represen­ tatives from the accounting firm of Plante & Moran on the audit of the 2001-02 budget. �The Hastings Banner - Thurway. NovemOer 14. 2002 - Page 3 Community Music School will start soon in Hastings Aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels have a new place to develop their tal­ ents in Hastings with the Community Mu­ sic School of Hastings. The school now is offering private les­ sons in most band instruments, voice and piano. Beginning in January. Kindermusik classes will be available for ages newborn to 5 years. The school is located at First United Methodist Church, 209 Green St. in Hast­ ings. Need-based financial aid is available for qualifying families. For registration in­ formation, call registrar Ardith Knop at 948-9441. The new program is modeled after the Community Music School in Battle Creek, which was founded in 1996 and now has more than 250 students. The director of both programs, Nancy Brown, said she ex­ pects the new school to grow rapidly, just as it did in Battle Creek. The Kindermusik program in Hastings will be taught by Cindy Kaczmarczyk, founder of Kindermusik at the Music Gar­ den Studio. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University in flute performance. "In small town communities, it is often difficult to find university-trained musicians with both teaching and performance experi­ ence who arc available to teach," Brown said. Kindermusik registration begins Nov. 25, and classes begin Jan. 18. Registrations are being accepted for pri­ vate lessons at all skill levels. The faculty includes Kaczmarczyk (flute), Mark Adams (trumpet). Jack Render (brass and beginning woodwinds), Timothy Clark (voice), and piano instructors Jamar Cobb-Dennard, Jane Parker and Melissa Risk. Additional in­ structors are being interviewed and audi­ tioned. Keeping the lessons affordable alsois a Kaitlyn Burbridge enjoys Kindermusik at a recent session of the program in Hastings. Melissa Risk teaches piano to Aine O'Donnell. Risk will be one of the instructors in the new Community Music School program in Hastings. key part of the Community Music School mission. Tuition is based on a sliding scale, according to family size and income. The plan is similar to the federal reduced price lunch program in public schools. The financial aid is funded by sponsorships, grants and donations. Brown expressed appreciation for the efforts of Hastings music educators Joe and Patti LaJoye to bring the program to Hast­ ings. "The LaJoyes’ commitment to helping young people grow and excel is inspiring," she said. Joe LaJoye, who directs the Hastings High School band, said that the Commu­ nity Music School will help his programs Lakewood teen killed by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Lakewood High School junior Adam Fry was killed Tuesday when the car he was repairing in his back yard fell from its jacks and pinned him to the ground, ac­ cording to the Ionia County Sheriffs De­ partment. Fry, 17, was the son of David and Mary Fry of Clarksville Road, Lake Odessa. Police believe Fry was working on his car when it slipped off the jacks supporting it. It is unknown how long Fry was pinned under the automobile before he was found by two friends. When medical personnel arrived on the scene. Fry was freed from under the vehicle and given CPR but efforts to resuscitate him failed, police said. The Ionia County Sheriff Department was assisted at the scene by the Lake Odessa Fire Department, Lakewood Ambu­ lance, AirCare Helicopter, Ionia County Victims Advocates and the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home. Fry’s loss appeared to be heart-felt by his classmates at school Wednesday. Students were moving at a slower, quieter pace with many dabbing at their eyes and giving their classmates a shoulder to cry on, said one observer. Staff members were consoling each other and their students as they tried to make sense of the death. The school’s counselors were on hand to speak to the students about the loss of their classmate. The conference room near the grow. "Kindermusik gets children excited and confident about music during the formative years, and one-on-one lessons keep students on a path to excellence," he said. Brown added that adults can find personal enrichment through lessons. "We have had several adults pick up in­ struments they had quit years ago, or take the voice lessons they had always wanted, and go on to perform in bands, orchestras and choruses." She said that participating in music has benefits beyond the enjoyment of perform­ ance. "Music engages every part of your be­ ing — physical, social, intellectual and spiritual." National studies have shown a strong correlation between music participa­ tion and increased Scolastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores and overall academic perform­ ance. Brown also said the program is grateful to the First United Methodist Church of Hastings congregation for providing facili­ ties. "G -ass-roots programs like the Commu­ Orchestra, Boychoir, Girls’ Chorus, Com­ munity Chorus, Pops Ensemble, Are Voce, and IMPACT (kmcr-city MtwfiPwing Arts Can Teach). The Community Music Schools are members of the National Guild of Commu­ nity Schools of the Arts, based on commit­ ment to excellence and accessibility to all, regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnicity or ability to pay. The Music Center of South Central Michigan is a member agency of the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, funded in part by National Endowment for the Arts and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cul­ tural Affaire. Well digger gets special use permit rather than rezoning Adam Fry office was made available to students. Friends said Fry enjoyed hanging out with the FFA kids and the auto-repair stu­ dents. He had a passion for care and auto mechanics and was always puttering about his vehicles, they said. He had a small close group of loyal friends. Principal Mike O’Mara said, “He was a good kid, never in trouble. What a loss." Funeral visitation for Fry will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri­ day, Nov. 15 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Term limits creating problems in Lansing by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The reality of term limits has set in with the results of this most recent elections, and some area residents expressed dismay at the Legislative Coffee last Monday morning, about the problems that mandated short­ ened lawmakers’ terms are causing. The loss of experience was one of the problems mentioned, as well as the con­ stant campaigning that becomes necessary. Tom Chadwick, representing State Sena­ tor Joanne Emmons, reminded the audience that term limits was part of the constitution and that changing it would take a lot of votes. State Rep. Gary Newell thanked veterans for their service. He also noted that the de­ feat of Proposal 4 would allow some breathing room in budget negotiations. He also told the audience that the 2004 budget may be difficult to devise unless the economy improves. Chadwick gave an overview of the up­ coming “Lame Duck” session and said that most activity would be in the first three weeks of December. Greg Moore, representing Seventh Dis­ trict Congressman Nick Smi»h, said that the federal lame duck session would proba­ bly concentrate on homeland security and a continuing resolution to keep the govern­ ment running until appropriations bills can nity Music School depend on the generosity of the community, and we have been find­ ing strong support in Hastings." The Community Music Schools are pro­ grams of the Music Center of South Cen­ tral Michigan. Other Music Center pro­ grams include the Battle Creek Symphony be passed. Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont asked if legislation about making recalls more difficult would be considered during the lame duck session. Vilmont himself currently is the target of such an ef­ fort. Moore encouraged everyone to attend the December Legislative Coffee session on Monday, Dec. 9, at the County Seat in Hastings. The sessions, sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce, begin at 8 a.m. by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission last Thursday night approved a special use permit with several conditions attached for Michael and Marge Kesler for their well business om property at 1852 M­ 43 Highway in Hastings Township. Rezoning the location from R*1 to a commercial use earlier was turned down by the commission, after several neighbors voiced opposition to the impact rezoning could have on the rural atmosphere and proximity to nearby Leach Lake. They said they did not want to open the door to future commercial uses on that or surrounding property. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzie stated last week, "While 1 want to be fair to them and their business, 1 also want to be fair to all those in the lake area." The Keslers bought the three-acre site under a false notion that commercial use would be allowed at that location. They also need access to a Class A road because their current location is on a secondary road with a spring time restrictions for driving their heavy well digging equipment to cus­ tomer locations. , The parcel they bought on the southeast comer of Coats Grove Road and M-43 would provide access to a Class A road. The special use will not be classified as a home business, and the Keslers will not live on the property, but will rent out the existing two-story home, which they are renovating. Several buildings on the property have been tom down and the site regraded. The Keslers plan a building of about 80 xlOO feet where the well digging trucks, equip­ ment, pipes, tanks and supplies will be stored inside. The building would be one story, with 16 feet high walls to allow 14 fool clearance through the door. This building will not go up for a year or two, but Mike Kesler said he hoped to use the site for his equipment during the com­ ing spring so work can continue. He wants to build as soon as he can afford to because he does not like to leave the equipment out­ side, and it is stored now at his current lo­ cation. Kesler said he has three full-time em­ ployees and a secretary who comes one day a week. The office may be inside the stor- County Planning Commission to meet 2 Mondays per month The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission has changed its meeting nights from Thursdays to Mondays. The commission Nov. 7 set meeting dates in 2003 for the first and third Monday evenings each month, starting at 7 p.m and ending no later than 10. The ending time is also change from 2002, when the Thursday meetings ended at 9 p.m. The additional meeting time ap­ pears to be needed to help commissioners work on matters related to the new master plan. There is an expectation of hiring a con- sultant in February or March to assist in that process. Interviews with two firms have been completed, and one more is planned before a decision will be made. The commission will designate one meeting for zoning, probably the first one and the second for attending planning mat­ ters. The County Compensation Commission approved pay for the acting secretary to be­ gin in January 2003, Commissioner Jan McKeough reported. It was expected she would be assuming secretarial duties next year. age bam or it may be in a part of the house, which Kesler could not yet determine. No retail business takes place on the site. The employees arrive at 7:30 a.m., park their cars, and leave with well equipment by 8:30, to return at night between 5 and 6 p.m. There are three trucks in use during the day at present with a backhoe and trailer used on some jobs. The equipment to be housed inside, except next spring during frost law time, and the transition period be­ tween use of the present location and the future site. Commissioners said they want the prop­ erty to maintain the scenic character of the area. A landscaping buffer and berm is planned to screen the building and equip­ ment from view. When the equipment is stored inside, it will not be visible. The business activity of the well digging business is not expected to have a great im­ pact. Neighbor Jim Rhodes said the Keslers had always kept their property clean, and hated to see them go. He said the traffic from the business was minimal, with about one delivery per month, for the years they owned the business, which they purchased from Newton Well in 1996. If the Keslers ever moved or retired, the site on M-43 could be sold to another well company for the same use. Kesler said he anticipates only limited business growth in five or ten years. Kesler has five trucks, including a well digging rig, a water truck, a service truck and a service pickup truck, plus a backhoe and trailer, but some are old and there is a tran­ sition between the time of buying a new truck or rig and disposing of an old one. The site is not suited to much growth, and beyond a certain point would be expected to move to a location of a more appropriate size. The planning commissioners allowed for some growth, however, limiting the business to no more than eight trucks and four pieces of support equipment. A drive off Coats Grove Road is not to be used. If the bouse were al some dale split off the special use business site, the use of that drive could be renegotiated. Splitting the parcel requires having 220 feet of road frontage and at least one acre for each piece. A legal agreement for use of a shared paved drive by the trucks is to be supplied. The shared drive was a pre-existing condi­ tion of the property. Kesler provided a letter from the neighbor who said the drive could be used for Kesler’s business. Planning Commission Chairman Clyde Morgan expressed concern about the runoff from the large building and parking lot into the nearby creek that runs into the lake. No fuel or chemicals from the well dig­ ging trucks is to be stored on the site. Changing of oil is deposited into a barrel and hauled out by a Grand Rapids firm, Kesler explained. The parking lot area may be paved or not, though paving was shown on the site plan. Cost is a factor. A more formal site plan was thought to be needed in the future before the building and parking lot is erected to show the grades on the site and to determine if a stormwater detention area was needed. A more detailed site plan was to show grading, and place­ ment of vegetative barriers. Hours were not restricted, since employ­ ees have normal working hours, and only in the case of an emergency would they be working beyond normal limes of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information superhighway may have bumps, potholes by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Barry County area residents got a chance to explore what the “Link Michigan” proc­ ess may mean in the future for them in a special workshop Tuesday. They discovered that some bumps on “the information superhighway" may keep the process from being as smooth as they would like. Barry County has joined with Kent and Ionia counties in the “LinkMichigan" high­ speed broadband Internet effort. Similar workshops have been scheduled in those areas as well. Stuart Asp presented an overview that included definitions of the broadband proc­ ess. He stressed the need for access and speed, even in rural areas. At the same time, he pointed out the realities that may make this difficult to achieve. Many com­ panies have over invested in older tech­ nologies and don't have the funds to start new ventures. Hastings Township Supervisor Jim Brown asked why the government didn't set standards and fund the structure, like the transportation superhighway. Others had concerns that in rural areas it would be difficult and expensive to get broadband services. This was the first workshop held as part of the three-county Link Michigan effort. Il will be followed up by surveys and other workshops. The local Link Michigan committee will meet next on Monday, Dec. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Courts and Law building, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Keep your family and friends INFORMED about local news, events, schools. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER daU^lai...945-9554 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 There also is such a thing as a 'deadbeat mom* ...from Our Readers Some troubling post-election thoughts Dear editor: A few thoughts on the evening of the election last Nov. 5: I don’t vote a straight patty ticket. The millions of dollars that have been spent to drown us in television advertise­ ments and rallies is unreal. All of the politicians seem to talk about the national debt, fiscal responsibility and poverty, and yet they blow millions. There are no more Abe Lincolns. Money talks, not policy! I know that it's perfectly all right for any president to barnstorm from state to state to campaign and support his party’s candi­ dates, but on whose dime does Air Force One fly? I’m sure the winning Republican Minne­ sota U.S. Senate candidate didn't give much forethought to his comment, “If I win Tuesday, the president owes me big time.” 1 hope there are no special rewards for something like this, and I surely hope such rewards are not expected! I can only hope tiie best person wins, and then everybody works together for the good of our country, i hope you all voted last Tuesday. Eve Cox, Woodland Mandate must be understood To the editor: I’m your basic Democrat. I’ve cast votes for two Republican Presidential nominees (not counting John McCain in a primary). One was tortured by the people and dis­ carded: the other elected, shamed the office and the nation (as did his veep). We probably should have listened to the first (Barry Goldwater) and consigned the second to a scrap heap sooner. At the moment I’m taking a great deal of pride in Americans for giving President Bush the tools he says he needs to do a job certain. He made the work his first priority on the road, everywhere, during the recent campaign. Two more years will certainly tell the tale in the war on terror. Americans have never turned their backs on a president suddenly presented with a major threat to national security and sur­ vival. They always back him when “the chips are down.” But the President should remember his mandate means getting to the bottom of the administrative (intelligence) failures, and big business lobbying practices making a broad cross-section of American life daily more dangerous. I don’t believe we enjoy the luxury of worrying too much about the fine points any longer. Larry Hamp. Hastings US. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional repre­ sentative. ■'***■ * U&O^ss Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long.worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Raybum House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. i State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. . . To the editor: Just when J thought 1 was alone when it came to having problems with the Barry County Friend of the Court. I wasn't. Other people are starting to complain too. I am a father who has had custody of my two boys mainly since their birth. I do eve­ rything 1 can for them and more, but when it comes to getting the help 1 need from Barry County Friend of the Court, well, that's where 1 have the problem. The mother of my two boys has not seen them in almost ten months and has not paid support in more than a year and a half. When 1 or one of the boys calls her to ask her about visitation or something, she just doesn’t have the time or she can't because she has a warrant. And whose problem is that? Not the boys', but she takes it out on them by not coming to see them. She has had a warrant since April 2002, and now it's November. I asked the FOC about it and they tell me there's really noth­ ing they can do until she gets pulled over in her car or they just don't have time to go out to where she lives. If that's not bad enough my court date. I had in October was changed three different times, so 1 called my case worker a week before the court date to ask her about it. In just one day I called her five times and they said she's busy, she's at lunch, she's not tak­ ing calls or she's just not there. This went on for weeks and now it’s November and I still have not talked to her. I am the parent who has custody, the one supporting the children, so what does the court do? They have me paying every week now. I have to pay the state back for the birth of my youngest son. That's fine, but I don't see why I have to pay for it all, half yes, but not all. Their mother should have to pay for the other half, but they tell me it's a state law that states the man has to pay the full amount back to the stale. My biggest problem with the state is the ads and news reports in the paper. TV and in state offices about the so-called infa­ mous “deadbeat dads.” I hate to tell some people, but it goes both ways now. I'm a dad and I'm in no way a deadbeat, but I have proof of the existence of a “deadbeat mom.” They say that the F.-’cnd of the Court is supposed to be there to help make sure both parents do what they're supposed to, to raise their children. Then they need to start helping by returning phone calls, picking up the people they’re supposed to with war­ rants, be more caring and helpful toward the parent raising the children, instead of telling us there's nothing the FOC can do. pr“WQ’rcj¥6i|pa.bu$y.” 1 have been having trouble trying to sup­ port my family because the FOC is garnish­ ing my wages and I'm not getting any child support from the children's mother. Some­ times 1 feel like I'm paying for everything twice. And here she with enough money to ride around in a newer car than me. she has a Nextel phone, and parties often with her friends. In the Nov. 7 Hastings Banner, anothe: person had the same feelings about the Barry County FOC. 1 encourage everyone to do the same, speak up and let them know how many people they arc hurting and how many children have to suffer. Write your senator and representatives, let’s see more letters about this issue in the Banner and send copies to Barry County FOC. And if you like, you can send me a letter and wc can all worktogether and try to make changes. So please write State Senator Joanne Emmons. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. 48909­ 7536 and State Representative Gary New­ ell. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Ml 48909­ 7514 and the Barry County Friend of the Court Director Mike Keeler. 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. You can also get in contact with me. Shawn Ribble, 201 Hickory Cl. Wayland. MI 49348 Phone (269)-792-9050 or e-mail Shawn Ribble ((fryahoo.com). I would like to hear your comments. Shawn Ribble, Wayland Who would steal from child’s grave? To the editor: This is about a Rutland Township Cemetery thief, who knows who he or she is. This is about a person who decided to steal a Precious Moments Angel figurine from our little girl’s grave. 1 have to tell how this robbery has made us feel. I have heard of demeaning and underhanded rob­ bery, but this is as low down as it goes, to take, to literally steal, a ornament from a child’s grave! And if the thief only knew why that child is resting in that cemetery, because her life was stolen from us. Now. he or she comes along and takes it upon himself to steal a $14 ornament off her gravesite, an ornament of a small praying angel child, an angel, we hoped guarded and prayed for our little angel who rests beneath the area the angel figurine sat. This must be a person with no feelings, and no sense, and obviously no morals or values. For what reason, did this person choose to steal this from an innocent child? I guess, that question will never have an answer. Was it stolen to use for a lawn orna­ ment? Did he or she steal it because they just could not help themselves? Was it stolen out of spile? Well maybe this person should seek some counseling. About a year ago, I read an article in the Grand Rapids Press about a woman, who took it upon herself to randomly steal orna­ ments from gravesites. She used the orna­ ments to decorate her lawn. One day a watchful eye caught her and she was prose­ cuted. This person risks being caught and must know there are several watchful eyes on the Rutland Township Cemetery, including many visits from relatives and friends to their loved ones’ resting places this unhanded crime of thieving from our loved ones will be caught and hopefully this per­ son’s name toe will be printed in the local newspaper, and the crime will shame him or her. This crime is despicable and downright disgusting. Maybe this person's friends will see that 18-inch tall Precious Moments, rubber, praying little girl angel, as a new addition to a collection of yard ornaments and may question this person as to where it was pur­ chased. I hope the reply is, “I borrowed it, and I need to return it to the place I borrowed it from.” I only hope if this person reads this they return what they took from our child and think deeply and scold themselves in some manner from being so low to steal from the deceased, especially a child. I can only say that this theft has stricken my heart in a very deep manner, and I pray that this thief shows me kindness and returns what was taken from our child. Bonnie Prater, Hastings The real Nancy Doorn writes To the editor: On the issue of the “Friend of the Court needs a face lift" I’m the “real" Nancy Doorn and 1 want the people to know that I’m not divorced and I’ve never had to deal with the Friend of the Court, to 1 really don't have an opin­ ion either way. I don’t know if the person who's hiding behind tne has any dealing with the Friend of the Court or not, but I will say I feel vio­ lated by this person who used my name to write that letter 1 also want the readers to know the per­ son hiding behind me followed all the rules in order for the Banner to publish her opin­ ion under a false name. The real Nancy Doom, Middleville. Cats are more than just road kill The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavty. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. To the editor: People fly down Pritchanlville Road all of the time. It is a gravel road that everyone thinks is a race track. On Friday. Nov. 8. as usual, people were flying down my road. Around 5 p.m. my children were playing with a neighbor and my children's kitten also was outside. I would like to know why someone would run over my children's cat without slowing down and not have the decency to stop and at least bring our cat up to the house. They left the cal in the road for my children to find. My children are devastat­ ed. You are definitely driving too fast if you can't avoid hitting a cat or even attempt to slow down. I hope the person who did this to our cat and my children feels real good about what they've down. I also hope all the other cat lovers out there see this letter and are as outraged as I am. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: Sharon Rhodes Hastings Who’s biggest threat? Who do you think is a bigger threat to the security of the United Stales — Saddam Hussein or Osama bin Laden and why? Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Puunntdby Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616} 945-9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Staven Jacobs Secretary Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T >txjng (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Suiser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Shawna Hubbarth, Lake Odessa: Helena Carey, Woodland: Samanatha Fliearman, Caledonia: Denise Newman, Clarksville: Judy Brown, Hastings: “Neither. I think a war driven by fear-based propa­ ganda and orchestrated by George W. Bush and the Re­ publican Party is the biggest threat to our country.” “I think Osama bin Laden is the bigger threat. He is behind a lot of the trouble in the Middle East and the Sept. 11 attack is just the beginning." “I think right now that Saddam Hussein poses the greater threat to the United States. Our actions seem to be ticking him off and might lead to war. Also. I am not sure that Osama ben Laden is still alive.” “I would say both. 1 think they’re working together. I think they both possess weapons of mass destruction in one form or another." “I’d say Bin Laden (be­ cause of what he did Sept. 11.)” Daniel Spitzley, Caledonia: “I’d kill both of cm.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m. Saturdays 8 30 am trf Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year r Barry Courty $27 per year in adfominq counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 - Page 5 Health Dept, offers free test for arsenic in water ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ set at TK The set is painted, the lines are memorized and the cast members of "Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Thomapple Kellogg High School say they cant wait to see audi­ ences at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights. Nov. 15 and 16, in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $4 each and are available at the door. ~ ‘ ...from Our Readers Congrats to Pleasantview, Central To the editor: As this year’s president of the Central Elementary School P.T.O., I would like to publicly congratulate the students, staff, and parents of Central and Pleasantview Elementary Schools on the occasion of their earning the state’s Golden Apple Award for student pcrformance/improvement on the January 2002 Michigan Ed­ ucation Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. Out of well over 2,000 elementary schools, only 127 from more than 560 school districts in Michigan achieved this prestigious distinction. Pleasantview and Star Elementary Schools won the Golden Apple in 2001. This gives the Hastings Area School System four winners in two years, some­ thing that only 23 school districts in die state accomplished. This award recognizes the hard work and dedication that students, staff and parents have put in over the years, as well as the support of all district staff and the entire community. We are proud to see our schools honor© 1! famie Cousineau, President Central Elementary School P.T.O. Schools proud of “Golden Apple” Dear editor: We are very proud of the fact that Pleasantview Elementary School and Cen­ tral Elementary School received the Golden Apple Award for most improved status resulting from an increase of Michigan Educa.ion Association Program (MEAP) scores over the past three years. The scores certainly show the combined efforts of our students, staff, and communi­ ty. The scores reflect the curriculum work and professional development that has been done with all of our district’s teachers. It reflects the commitment of our school busi­ ness partners in support of school programs and especially with the efforts in working with our students in the Junior Achievement program. As Pleasantview School Parent Teacher Organization President. I am especially aware of the pride our school community has in achieving the Golden Apple Award two years in a row. an honor earned by only 12 schools in the state, and of the hard work put forth by the students, school staff. Parent Teacher Organization, school ad­ ministration. school board, and school com­ munity. Last year both Pleasantview School and Star School received the award being two of the top ten (Class B) performing elemen­ tary schools in the state, and now this year Work at corner welcome sight both Pleasantview School and Central School received the award for most improved! Tish Gorr, PTO President, Pleasantview School FwhyI WAIT CM1MBW NOW HIRING Experienced Solo*. Team* and Trelner* Owner Operator* Solos 83* Teams 83* We are looking for experienced team* to run priority dispatch. The Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality is offering free laboratory testing of well water for arsenic for a lim­ ited period of time. The free tests are available to those who meet the following two qualifications: (1) You must live in a single family resi­ dence served by its own water well. (2) There must be a child, an elderly in­ dividual. or a person with an illness living in the residence. Those who meet both qualifications can pick up water sample bottles and forms at the Environmental Health office of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings. Arsenic is a metal often found in nature in low amounts. Inorganic arsenic, the more harmful form to humans, is believed to exist naturally in certain geologic forma­ tions in Michigan, and elevated levels have been found in the groundwater in some ar­ eas. Since arsenic is a natural pan or the envi­ ronment, everyone is exposed to some amount. The largest source comes from food eaten every day. Some fish and seafood contain high amounts of organic arsenic, but this type is much less harmful to humans than inor­ ganic arsenic from the groundwater. Addi­ tionally, arsenic can be consumed by either drinking arsenic-contaminated water or by eating food that has been cooked in such water. Finally, arsenic may be inhaled by breathing in dust or smoke that contains the metal. Smoke could come from burning wood treated with preservatives, and dust could come from industrial process. Some industries use arsenic compounds that can be absorbed through the skin if direct con­ tact occurs. Arsenic in water or food does not evapo­ rate into the air and is not easily absorbed through the skin. Several factors that work in combination with each other will determine whether harmful health effects from zrscnic expo­ sure may occur These factors are: (1) Dose — How much arsenic are you exposed to? (2) Duration — How long and bow often have you been exposed? (3) Type of arsenic — Have you been exposed 'x» inorganic or organic arsenic? (4) Genera] health, nutritional status, age and lifestyle — Sortie people may be af­ fected by lower levels of arsenic than oth­ ers. Young children, the elderly, people with long-term illnesses and the unborn are at greatest risk of being affected. They can be more sensitive to chemical exposures. Babies are not exposed to arsenic through breast milk at levels of concern even when their mothers have been exposed. The way arsenic affects the body is not fully known. In the U.S., health studies on exposed populations have not shown clear proof of health problems caused by drink­ ing contaminated water at similar levels be­ ing found in Michigan wells. Based on studies in other countries, long­ term exposure to high arsemc levels in drinking water has caused thickening and discoloration of the skin, sometimes lead­ ing to skin cancers; stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; and numbness in the hands and feet. Many of the health effects of arsenic exposure often are seen with other common illnesses, which makes it difficult foi a doctor to recognize. Anyone who is concerned about health problems related to arsenic in well water should discuss them with a doctor, and should also consider having well waler tested. Arsenic has no smell or taste in water so you cannot sense if arsenic is present. The best way to find out is to have the well wa­ ter tested. For more information, call or visit the Environmental Health Division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings at 110 W. Center St. (269- 945­ 9516, extension 5) Hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. COUNTY, continued from page 2 cause the bill was considered for payment in the twice monthly Finance Committee claims during regular county board meet­ ings and not on a timely basis. Commissioner Tom Wilkinson said he supports the idea of the pre-paid method but wants to make sure the bills arc re­ viewed before payment and not automati­ cally paid. Brown and Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the board's Finance Committee, said they would review any credit card bills before they were paid in the weekly payment system. The credit card has served its purpose well. Brown said, but the extra fees in­ curred in the current system of payment make it “cost prohibitive.” • Amended the 2002 Friend of the Court budget to allow for payment of $100,842 for furnishings and office hardware for its renovated quarters in the former Hastings City Hall. The funds will come from the capital budget in the county’s general fund, and 60 percent of the cost will be reim­ bursed by the state. The board approved the purchases several months ago. • Heard James express “since condo­ lences” to the Hastings City Council and to the family of Harold Hawkins, a city coun­ cilman who died recently. “He was a very active member of this community, and he certainly will be missed,” she said. Attention, Deer Hunting Widows!^ ■'4 __________ (or widowers)__________ 52B1' Nov. 14th, 15% LADIES ONLY 16th & 17th (even ifyou’re not alady) Storewide—20* OFF (with this ad) Excludes food A dollar items B* . EAGLE ENTERPRIZE , W B.rg.i. Ctr.tr 233 n. Nashville, Mich. “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Kacy Winters. “We're new to the area and we considered having our baby at a big, out-of-town hospital. Then I heard from a friend about the Pennock Family Birthing Center. From the moment I went into labor until we said goodbye for home, I felt the Pennock Family Birthing Center gave us very special personalized care like no other hospital ever could. I can’t imagine why anyone would even consider having their baby anywhere else!” Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, pro­ fessional progressive care. To learn more or to find a Pennock affiliated physician, call us at (269) 945-1749. COVENANT TRANSPORT 1-MB-MORE PAY (1-657-3729) HASTINGS 4 It’s Our Pledge To the editor. If anyone has been on Orchard Road at Kingsbury Road, I’m sure they arc as sur­ prised as I have been. It’s so different and very nice. The little mounds of dirt, all the trees and the scrubby little brushes are all gone. And I mean gone. It’s all leveled off and graded down. It’s really nice to be able to sec around that awful curve. And I’m sure the people who travel on that roads arc as glad as I am. We appreciate whomever did the job. It looks great. Fran Jelinek, Delton Pennock Partner, R. Troy Carlson, M.D., Family Practioner Kacy, Gavin and Brian Winters, Hastings, MI QUALITY COLOR FILM PROCESSING ...done quickly! Pennock HEALTH , SERVICES . -tofessiotul, progreJJ/Fe J-Ad Graphics PRINTING PLUS North of Hastings on M-43 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 George F. Mendonca VERMONTVILLE George F. Mendonca, age 91. of Vermontville and for­ merly of Battle Creek, died Saturday. Nov. 2, 2002 at home in Vermontville. He was bom Aug. 14. 1911 in New Bedford. MA. the son of John Furtado and Mana Christina Perry De Silva Mendonca. For over 40 years he lived .:n San Diego. CA before moving to Battle C.’eek. He married Helen Gonsalves in 1931. Helen preceded him in death in 1981. In 1992 George married the former Marquerite Flanders in Battle Creek. She died last year. George worked as a skilled carpenter and contractor He generously shared his trade with others, including his extended family. George included his entire family in his love of building. They often helped him in the planning, building and selling of homes together. He was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and the Bumham Brook Center in Battle Creek, and St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. Since age 12 he was involved in his lifelong love of flying and breeding racing pigeons, which he did with clubs in San Diego and the Battle Creek area. George found great joy in spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren. George is survived by daughters Joyce Ann (Jan) Haney and Cynthia Marie (Leonard) Weidig of Vermontville; sons. Ronald George (Muriel) Mendonca of West Linn. OR. Tobias George (Lis) Mendonca of Tombstone. AZ and Roger George (Nancy) Mendonca of Saugatuck. Also sur­ viving are 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one great grandchild and a sister. Mary Lively of Gainesville. Fla. He was also preceded in death by a daughter. Cynthia Ann Mendonca in 1945 and icveral brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday. Nov. 5.2002 at St. Philip Catholic Church celebrated by Rev. William J. Fitzgerald and Rev. Jaye Rao Polimera. Interment was at Newbre Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church. Charlotte. www.farleyestatesdowdle.com. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead <6I6i 758-302 i church phone Sun­ day Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School II0 a tn ; Sunday Evening Service 600 p.m. Bible Siudy A. Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 JO QULMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Wonhip 10 am 11 am ; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S Jefferson Father Al Russell. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 30 a.m. and I! 00 a.m . Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Mom son Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Saturday mghu - Prune Services 7:30 pan. For more information call the church office. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich W Chy ton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9 JO a.m ; classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a. m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Sen ice. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 700 p.m. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopcum.com Office hours Wednes­ day A Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9.30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Monung Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellow­ ship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ vice 6.00 pzn. Wednesday. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8) (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids al 6 pm.) Wednesday. 7 pm, Prayer Meeting (child care provided). p.m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST 3185 N CHURCH Broadway. Hasungs. Ml 49058. Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061 Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m . Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH “THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile cast of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Coruervatne Grace Brethren Churches. In- temat.imal. Pvdor Rus Saner. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Casses 9:45 am.. SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 ar.i; Sunday Evening Bible Study b. 00 p.m.. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH -Member Chun* of the World-Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.) Church Office: (616) 945-3014 The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe 111. Rector Mr. F. William Voctberg. Director of Music Sunday Worship - 8 am. and 10 am Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Sen ice; 6.00 p.m evening Service; Wednesday: 7 00 p ni Services for Adults. Teens and Children H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 266'/. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sun­ day Miming Worship 11 a.m.; Sun­ day Ever.1 ng Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School al 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9:15 am. Monung Prayer; 11XX) am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6.00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hum wick 948-9601 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affili­ ated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Minisines; Pivtoc Ryan While. Youth. 9:30 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Monung Worship Sers ice; 600 p.m.. Evening Service; 7DO pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Siudy. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY' CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Rmcoe. (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time before the ver*kc. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66souAof Assyna Rd. Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise A Worship I0J0 am. 600 Pm;Wed 630 pm Jesus Chib for boys A girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's lore. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial" For information call 1-616-731­ 5194 or 1-517-852-1806 U OODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 930. Church Service 10.30 am. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! 'Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? please jon us Sunday : Bible Class IODO a.m.; Worship 11 DO a.m.. 600 p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 700 pm C*bh for all ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday al 9 JO a.m / This information on worship services is \ provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member ED1C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER *1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan \ HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan / FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grose Street. Delton Pas­ tor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Wor ship Services: a'-JO and 11 DO am Sunday School lx all ages at 9.45 am. Nursery provided Jr Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pas tor Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages al 9JO am. and worship service at 10:30 am Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School for­ mat offers Life Enrichment Choes for adults and our "Kid's rime” is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yn. thru 5th grade* Come out and join us al 301 E. Siam Rd (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with ym. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. Nonh St. Hastings. Rev. Michnel Anton. Pastor. Charles Con­ verse, Minister (or Youth and Faith Formatioo. Phone (269) 945-9414. Thursday. Nov. 14 - 9J0 am. Pasty Flour Misng; 3:30 pm.. Clapper Kids (Handbells); 5:45 pm Grace Noles (Handbells); 7 DO pm. Cross­ ways; 7D0 pm.. Aduh Char. 7D0 p.m. Stewardship Committee. Fri­ day. Nov. 15- 7D0 p.m. Pasty Meat Cutting. Saturday. Nov. 16 - Pasty Sale. 900-10:30 am.. Christmas Phy Practice; IODO am. Catechism I; I JO pm.. Middle/High School Catechism I; 1:30 pm.. Middle/High School Catechism; 800 pm. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 17 - 800 A 10:45 am. Worship. 9J0 am Sunday School. Perfect Pie Party after 2nd Service; 12 JO pm.. Utile Angels. God's Children and Flying Doves. Monday. Nov. 18 700 pm. Vision fa Grace Team. Tuesday. Nov. 19 • 700 pm. Con­ gregation Council; 700 pm. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Nov. 20 - 10.00 am. Wordwatchen; 7.00 pm Worship; 8.00 pm The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hasungs. Ml 49058 ..-09-945-9574) Barrier free building with elevator to all fleas. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Sun­ day. Nov. 17- 8:15 a.m. Sunday School; 9J0 am - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary Service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday School; 10.30 am Refreshmenu; 1100 am Tradi­ tional Server. Sunday School; 5:30 pm Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 600 pm. Disciple Bible Study 11. Nursery a provided dunng both worship sen Kes Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday mghu - 600 pm. LIVE! Under the Dome praiu team rehearsal; 700 pm. Bell Cha rehearsal. 800 pm. Chancel Choi rehearsal. Thursday mghu - 7O> pm. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Friday. Nov. 15 • 9.00 am. (all day) Chnstmas Star Bazaar. Tuesday. Nov. 19. 4 JO pm. - Chmunas play rehearsal. 6:30 pm. - United Methodist Men's Dinner. 7 JO pm Church Council meeting. Wednes­ day. Nov. 20. 3:30 pm ■ Pioneer Club. 4 JO pm. - Chnstmas play re­ hearsal. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058. (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Intenm Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Jared Daugherty. Director of Musk Mtmstnes. Thursday. Nov. 14 - 8.30 a.m. Women's Bible Study in Adult Ed room; 6 JO p.m.. Noah's Ark Preschool Potluck in Hall; 700 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Sanctuary Sunday. Nov 17 - 8:15 am. Chancel Choir. 900 am Tradi­ tional Worship; 9.20 am Children's Worship. 1000 am Coffee Hour Dining Room; 10:10 am. Church School fa all ages; 11:20 am. Con­ temporary Worship; 11 50 am. Chil­ dren's WorJup. The 900 Senice is broadcast over WBCH - AM 1220. The 11.20 Sen ice is broadcast os er Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided dunng both ser­ vices Children's Worship is avail­ able dunng both services. Monday. Nov. 18 - 9:15-10:30 am Staff meets for prayer and planning; 7:30 p.m Trusters in Lounge Tuesday. Nov 19 - I DO pm Church Register Committee meets in Dining Room; 7.00 pm Teacher meeting in Hall for preschool through 5<h grade Wednesday. Nov. 20 • 6:15 am Men's Bible Study - lounge. 9:30 am Women's Circle Leaders Study; 1 30 p.m. Children's Choir Rcheanal - dining room; 6:45 pm. Praise Team; 7 00 pm PNC meets at the Manse Obctaaties Mary Ann "Penny" Preston FREEPORT - Mary Ann “Penny’’ Preston, age 76. of Freeport, died early Monday. Nov. 11. 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Preston was bom on Feb. 27. 1926 in Mackinaw City. MI. the daughter of Harry and Leona (Pierce) Pennington. She was raised in the Woodland. MI area and attended Woodland schools, graduating in 1943 from Woodland High School. She was married to Donald L. Preston on Aug. 26. 1945. The couple moved io Freeport in the Mid-l950’s from Hastings. She was a member of Freeport United Brethren Church, long-time church youth leader. Camp Fire Leader. Blue Bird Leader and Cub Scout Leader. Mrs. Preston is survived by her husband. Donald; daughters. Marla Preston of Hastings and Donna (Dan) Count of Hastings; son. Martin Preston of Hastings; six grandchildren. Ann Endsley. Kristie Preston. Scott Preston. Brian Preston. Dennis CounL and Danielle Count; seven great grandchildren; sisters. Juanita (Arthur) Allerding of Hastings, June (Rueben) Fish of Freeport, Jenny Marshall of Leavering. MI; brothers. Vance Pennington of Middleville and Gordon (Barbara) Pennington of Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents and brother. Jack Pennington. Visitation will be Thursday. Nov. 14, 2002 at the church from 10 a.m. until funer­ al time. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 14. 2002 al Freeport United Brethren Church with Pastor Robert Carpenter offici­ ating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Adam David Fry LAKE ODESSA - Adam David Fry. age 17, of Lake Odessa, passed away suddenly on Tuesday. November 12, 2002 from accidental injuries Adam was bom in Ionia on May 10, 1985 to David and Mary (Curtis) Fry. He had lived in the Lake Odessa area his entire life and was junior at Lakewood High School. He had a passion for cars and dreamed of being a mechanic like his dad. Adam was always loyal to his friends and family. He was a warm-hearted, fun loving jokester that enjoyed spending good times with his friends. Adam is survived by his parents. Daviti and Mary Fry; his brother, Matthew Fry; his sisters. Amy Fry and Mandy Fry; his grandmother. Leona Bussema; his grandparents. Henry and Mary Curtis; his special friend Kristen and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Friday. November 15. 2002 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The funeral service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to any Hospice group. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in I -akr Odessa. Donald G. Buehler GREENVILLE - Donald G. Buehler, age 92, of Greenville, passed away Nov. 8.2002 at Hospice of Michigan. United Memorial Hospital. Greenville. Donald G. Buehler was bom on Feb. 17. 1910 in Freeport. Michigan, the son of Joseph and Rozilla (Klepfer) Buehler. He was raised and attended school in Freeport. He was married to Rosa C. Aubil on July 3, 1936. Don retired from the Gibson Company in Greenville, after 37 years of service as a sanitation supervisor. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Don enjoyed gardening, woodworking, building bird bouses, knick-knacks for the yard, reptiring antique clocks, refinishing antique furniture, and he did caning. He enjoyed traveling, winters in Florida and time spent with family and friends. He is survived by his daughter. Margaret (Jerry) Bothum of Grand Island. Nebraska; son. Warren (Sally) Buehler of Waupun. Wisconsin; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters. Dorothy Bustance of Middleville. Maxine Mick of Lake Park. Florida. Joey Wise of Elkhart. Indiana; one brother. Calvin Buehler of Freeport; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa C. Buehler and a sister. Genevieve Sage. Graveside senices were held Tuesday morning. Nov. 12, 2002 at the Rest Haven Memory Gardens. Belding. Mich. Pastor Arthur Wells officiated. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. MI. Thomas Leroy Cramer Ransom Larry Misner FINE LAKE - Ransom Larry Misner, age 64. went to Heaven. Wednesday. Nov. 6. 2002. He was bom Aug. 10. 1938. in Niles. Ml. the son of Ruth and Ralph Holcomb. He was raised with his brother. Ronnie Misner, by his grandparents. Glen and Lula Golf of Fine Lake, where he was a lifelong resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict in 1956 and received a honorable discharge. He married Gay la Mead on Sept. 12. 1958, she preceded him in death on Oct. 9. 1998. “Larry” was employed at Post Gardens for 15 years and a self employed painter. He enjoyed fishing on Fine Lake, hunting, bingo/casino and watching his to grand­ daughters play. He was preceded in death by his grand­ parents; parents; a brother; and three grand­ sons. Surviving are three daughters. Diana (Randy) Everett of Dayton, TN. Patricia Misner (Leo Garcia) of Pennfield and Jody Misner (Jeff Swafford) of Fine Lake; two sons. Gerald Dean Misner of Battle Creek and Brad Eugene Misner of Delton: eight grandchildren. Chad. Scott. Brittany, Jennifer. Elizabeth. Aliyah. Joseph and Airyka; five brothers. Ronnie Misner of Battle Creek and Bob. Rex. Rodney. Ricky Holcomb, all of Niles. MI. Funeral services were held Saturday. Nov. 9. 2002 Williams Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Burial in Banfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Estercove Adult Foster Care. 10805 E. Shore Drive, Delton. ML The arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Thomas Gene Owen FREEPORT - Thomas Gene Owen, age 67 of Freeport, died Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1935 in Hastings, the son of George and Florence (Hawkins) Owen. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1953. Tom volunteered for the draft and was a medic paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Artillery Division. He served from April 27, 1954 to April 26. 1956. He received the good conduct medal, made 14 jumps was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Tom married Imogene L. Blough, June 3, 1956. He enjoyed camping, hunting, travcFng and motorcycle rides. Tom had several jobs from the time he was 11 until he retired in supervision from Hastings Manufacturing Company after 37-1/2 years on January 13, 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter. Staci Lynn Harthy and sister, Joyce Owen. Surviving is Tom’s wife of 46 years, Imogene L. Owen of Freeport; children, Dino (Kim) Owen of Tennessee. Dana (Jeff) Harthy of Middleville. Tom (Sue) Owen of Hastings, grandchildren. Jesse Owen, Nicole, Cody. Tawny and Stacie Owen. Amber and Samantha Harthy. Sharina and Ashley Owen; sisters. Deloris Dipp of Freeport. Barbara Ann McKee of California; brothers, Albert (Marion) Owen of Nashville. Ron (Vai) Owen of Middleville: Aunt Mary Edwards of Hastings. Uncle Lavem (Vergic) Owen of Mt. Pleasant; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 14. 2002 from 5-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 15, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. More Obituaries on Page 9 SUNFIELD - Thomas Leroy Cramer, of Sunfield Michigan, passed away Monday. Nov. 4. 2002 at his residence in Sunfield al the age of 79. Tom was bom Nov. 25. 1922 in Sunfield. MI. the son of Arthur and Carrie (Gardner) Cramer, and was raised by Glen Cramer. Mr. Cramer was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force, and he also enjoyed farming for many years. Tom was preceded in death by his wife. Betty Anne Cramer. Aug. 10. 2002. Surviving are his children. Mark. Anne (Greg). Matt (Debra), and Clay (Gayle); grandchildren. Cole. Shad. Joseph. Daniel. Matthew. Casandra. Caroline. Tiffany, Theresa. Wesley. Ethan, and Cameron: great grandchildren. Carrie and Hawkins. Funeral services were held on Thursday. Nov. 7. 2002 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. The Rev. Darrel Bosworth and Barb Bosworth officiated. The pallbearers were Joseph and Daniel Stratton. Matthew. Cole and Shad Cramer, and Theodore Crandall. Honorary pallbear­ ers were Wesley. Ethan, and Cameron Cramer. A full military grave side service was held at the Sunfield Cemetery after the funeral at the church. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation, c/o RFH. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. The arrangements were made by the Independent Family Owned Funeral Home in Sunfield. Rosier Funeral Home. MapesFisher Chapel. Sunfield. Ml. For more information, log onto www.legacy.com. Robert John Wyble CHARLOTTE - Robert John Wybte. age 91. of Charlotte. Mich., died Thursday, Nov. 7. 2002. Mr. Wyble was bom March I, 1911, in Kalamo. Mich., the son of Thomas and Cecile (Rolf) Wyble. Robert was production worker for AE Hoover for 20 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, helping his neighbors and coffee at McDonalds. He is survived by companion Bernie Eaton; daughter Alice (James) Lundeen of Charlotte. Mich.; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother Ted Wyble of Lansing: sister Lois Rich of Eaton Rapids, Mich., and many nieces and nephews. His wife Madeline preceded him in death in 1980. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 11, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home, Char lotte. Mich. Pastor Mark Thompson officiated. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo. Mich If desired, memorial contributions may be made to-the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Violet M. Peake HASTINGS ■ Viola M. Peake. Hastings, passed away Thursday. Nov. 7. 2002. Violet was bont in Monroe. Mich., on March 24. 1940. the daughter of Roy and Elva (Youngman) Thornburgh. Violet was a cosmaologist for many years. On May 31. 1958 she married Marvin Peake, who survives. She was a member of McCallum United Brethren Church in Christ, where she taught Sunday School for several years, and a member of the Women Missionary Fellowship. Violet sewed several wedding dresses for family and friends. She will be remembered for her many acts of kindness and love towards others. Members of Violet’s family include, her husband, Marvin; daughters, Valerie M. (John) Bartimus of St. Clairsville, Ohio and Marcia Ellen (David) Leinaar of Hastings; brothers. Glenn (Barbara) Thornburgh of Hastings and Morse (Judy) Thornburgh of Marcellus, MI; sisters. Ruth (Richard) Northrup of Dowagiac. Ml. Marion Irwin of Colorado Springs. CO. and Vivian Nussell of Marcellus. Ml; grandchildren. Cody Warner. Kollin and Luke Leinaar, and Morgan Bartimus; brothers and sisters-inlaw. Meryl (Crystal) Peake of Hastings. Mary Alice (Vance) Hamilton of Holt. Ml. Marjorie (David) Huva of Charlotte, MI. Melva (Stanley) Bigelow of Battle Creek. Melvyn (Marietta) Peake of Albion and Maxine (Dale) Payne of Delton; and sever­ al nieces and nephews. Violet was preceded in death by her par­ ents; a daughler. Christina Bernice Peake; a son. Dennis Peake; a grandson, Shawn Bartimus; and a sister. Grace Westfall. The funeral service was conducted Monday. Nov. II. 2002 at Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Pastor Richard Brooks and Pastor Gerald Galloway offici­ ated. Interment Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions to McCallum United Brethren Church in Christ or a char­ ity of your choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Delton. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 - Page 7 igltths Chamber’s Christmas festival set for Dec. 7 Hobert-Willett plan to wed July 19 Teresa Dinger of Hastings and Don and Glenda Willett of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Fawn Hoben and Scott Willett. Fawn is employed at Admiral in Hastings. Scott is employed at Lowell Engineering in Alto. A July 19, 2003 wedding is being planned. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor It's looking a lot like Christmas already in downtown Hastings, and that’s where the Barry County Area Chamber of Commer­ ce’s Christmas Festival takes place on Sat­ urday. Dec. 7. “Peace on Earth” is this year’s theme. The annual even! has been condensed from two days in recent previous years to one day of activities. The change was made because of a “manpower issue” and for the convenience of area citizens who like to participate in all the activities, said Karen Heath of the Chamber's Christmas Festival Committee. “We have some new ideas for Saturday." she said. The Christmas Committee has been busy for months planning the event. Festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with tree decorating until noon on the Courthouse lawn. Hot chocola'.e and cookies will be served and letters to Santa will be collected from children. Eeyorc and Pooh will be on hand to greet children, and kids will receive gift bags. Music will be part of the atmos­ phere. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. children may visit Santa at MaMa B’s in downtown Hastings and have their photo taken. Free BOY. Kaden Jack Dole, bom Oct. 17, 2002 to Chad and Tricia Dole of Gun Lake. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. gift wrapping also will be offered at MaMa B’s. Local stores will have coupons to hand out for the free wrapping. At 2 p.m. the Christmas Festival parade will step off. Parade entries are welcome. The Chamber is looking for floats, march­ ing units, groups of children and other in­ teresting entries. There is no fee to partici­ pate and first through third place prizes will be awarded. Parade applications are available at the Chamber office Monday through Friday or call the Chamber at 945­ 2454. Parade entries will be checking in at the Hastings Incubator where they will line up at State and Railroad streets. The parade route will go through downtown, west on State Street, south on Church Street, east on Center Street and end on State Street. For those who plan to watch the parade, parking will be a premium. Heath said, sug­ gesting car pools. There will be specially designated parking lots for the event. Santa will be at Barlow Florists after the parade. Other Christmas related events include the Thomapple Wind Band Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at Hastings High School and the Christmas Home Tour on Diabetes supplies program planned A representative from Airway Oxygen will be at Pennock Hospital in Hastings on Nov. 18 to answer questions regarding Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insur­ ance for diabetes supplies. The representative will be available from 9-11 a.m. in the hospital’s Conference Cen­ ter. Barry County picnic is Feb. 15 The annual picnic of Barry County resi­ dents in Florida will be held at noon Satur­ day, Feb. 15 at Trinity Methodist Church, 54 West, four miles cast of 1-75. Coffee and drinks will be furnished. For more information, call 813-782­ 2563. Penney-Haines united in marriage Tracy Lyn Penney and Eric Raymond Haines were united in marriage on Sept. 20, 2002 at Fulton Christian Church in Fulton. MI. The bride is the daughter of Danny and Kathy Penney of Scotts, MI. The groom is the son of Mark and Turid Haines of Fann Rem, Norway and William and Diane Miles of Nashville, MI. Pastor James Roberts performed the lovely evening ceremony. Shannon Penney, sister of the bride was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brenda Laukert and Lynette Boothby, friends of the bride. Ben Robbe of Hastings was the best man. Kyle Olmstead and Pal-Martin Haines, brother of the groom, were groomsmen. Junior bride and groom were Merethe Haines and Jorar. Haines, sister and brother of the groom. Ushers were James Penney, brother of the bride, and Dylan Lieby. Tracy wore an elegant beaded white gown and carried a bouquet of white and periwinkle blue roses. The bridesmaids wore periwinkle blue silk gowns. The wedding party traveled by black stretch limousine to the reception. The hall was decorated in white twinkle lights and candles. Everyone enjoyed an evening of food, music, dancing and fun. God bless your beautiful life together. Fun on the playground Students participated in many fun events during the Pleasantview School Parade, the school's annual fund-raiser. The events included walking competition, a ring toss, craft production, the fingerprint tree, a rest station with refreshments, a ball toss. Here. Cathy Dunn instructs fifth-graders Tiffany Yarger, Jasmine Love, Jessica Barrus, and Brittany Hickey in the rules for the ring toss. Get your color film processed THE SAME DAY at J-Ad’s GIRL, Jenna Kristine, bom to Cameron and Laura (Koons) Vander Stel al St. Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids, on Aug 30. 2002 at 9:10 a m. Jenna weighed 7 lbs. and 20 1/2 inches long She was welcomed by big sister. Alyssa. Proud grandparents are David and Bonnie Koons of Hastings and Norman and Connie Vander Stel of Grand Rapids. Great grandparents are Clarence and Alice Hause of Hastings and Dale and Thelma Koons of Hushing. Aunt and Uncle Jeremy and Charity Koons and Aunt Brooke Koons of Hastings. GIRL, Paxton Marie, bom at Spectrum Blodgett Campus on Sept. 13, 2002 at 12:40 p.m. to Paul and Susan Brown of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long LEGAL NOTICE Dec. 15. Storms to celebrate golden anniversary The children and grandchildren of Bill and Betty Storm would like to invite friends and family to help celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary. An open house is planned for Sunday. November 24 at Cedar Creek Bible Church from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bill and Betty (Herbstreith) Storm were married November 22. 1952 at the Dowling Methodist Church. They have lived in the Dowling area since their marriage. Bill worked at Hill Piston and Hoffman Bros., retiring in 1990. Betty worked as an R.N. at Pennock Hospital, retiring in 1999. She now works as an R.N. with hospice. They have three children. Bill (Marilyn) Storm, Vai (Fred) Staton, and Gary (Jen­ nifer) Storm, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandson. GIRL, Kciley Elizabeth, bom at Spectrum Health Downtown on Oct. 4. 2002 al 10:40 p.m. to Clud and Jennifer Forsyth of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs I oz. and 18 inch­ es long. Welcomed home by sister Kaytm age 2. Notice of Mortgage Forocioaura Sato THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A D3T. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald L. Otis, i single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 30, 1997. and recorded on May 5.1997 in Uber 693 on Page 309 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan, as assignee by an assignment dated April 30. 1997, which was recorded on May 5. 1997. m Uber 693 on Page 316 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on June 16. 1997. in Uber 698 on Page 372. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 30/100 dokars ($52,569.30). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on December 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 45 of Hardendorfs Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 1 of plats on Page 72. The redemption period shall be 6 month (s) from the date of such sale, unless determried abandoned in accordance with 194UCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shaR be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200229810 Jaguars (12/5) fhisjear Santa is givingjou options 330 ANYTIME MINUTES 100 PRINTING PLUS BONUS MINUTES ---------------------------------CHOOSE TWO OPTIONS ---------- FOR JUST------------ choice for all your Sring needs.” $29" Centennial has great wireless packages all wrapped up. 330 anytime minutes, 100 bonus minutes each month for life and two options all for only $29w. See us today for a custom-made wireless plan Hastings City Bank that's perfect for anyone on your list. Relax,jourt with friends. Here For You Since 1886 THE BENEFITS CONTINUE. Hastings • Middleville • Nashville Bellevue • Caledonia • Wayland www.hastingscitybank.com CENTENNIAL* KALAMAZOO KALAMAZOO PORTAS! OILTON PORTA6I 504 N. Drake Road (269) 268-3800 5585 Gull Road. Suite 113 (2691 3494742 (269) 5805000 Felpausch Food Center (269) 623 8150 (269)329 1906 �Page 8 - Thn Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 dlake. Qdedda The local historical society nereis at 7:30 tonight al Lake Manor. Visitors and guests are welcome. The Hubbardston Historical Society is the far northeast corner of Ionia County meets Thursday. Nov. 2 i. They are less than a year into their organization and already publish a classy newsletter and have more than 150 members. It’s likely many of the members live in or near Lansing. In years past, if you were bom to a Hubbardston family, you headed for Oldsmobile factory as sixm as you finished high school. The Hubbardston Masonic Lodge now owns a former church building. Their members come from DeWitt. Lansing and points beyond. They exhibit a great degree of community loyalty. Lake Odessa has ns share of former Hubbardston resi­ dents. or children of such. A turkey dinner open to the public will be served on Saturday. Nov. 16, at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church on Bippley Road east of M-66. Serving will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral sen ices were set for Monday for Opal Flegler. 94. of Lansing. She was a teacher for many years. First she taught in one-room schools until the Great Depression, when schools had trouble pay­ ing their teachers as little as $10 per month. She had other occupations and then raised her family. When her youngest child began school she went to Michigan State University earned Phi Beta Kappa honors as she earned her degree, and then had a long tenure of teaching in Lansing schools. Her survivors are her son. Dr. Stanley Flegler of Okemos, and Janis McNeil of Goodaru Road, wife of Clay. Earlier this month death came to Beulah Cool. 99. of Webberville. A Clarksville native and bom to the Heaven and Allied families, she earned a teaching certificate and then spent about 30 years teaching in her adopted town. When she was about 70. she initiated the CROP Walk for Webbers illc and was often pictured or men­ tioned in the CROP newsletter circulated all over Michigan as being the eldest walker for her town. She was very active in her church, its women’s group, retired school personnel and the Order of Eastern Star. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met last Saturday with 41 present. Reports were heard from societies around the coun­ ty and beyond, which have history of genealogy as their chief thrust. Joan McCord of Eastern Township gave an inter­ .sfrinie S esting review of Ionia city history. She brought two nice displays of black and white photographs of architectural details along the cornices or towers of many down­ town business places. Could people guess which building holds this adornment? Her premise is that we tend to look down or ahead, but seldom do we lift our gazes upward in our own towns. She provided an attractive packet of material for each person attending. There were state and county maps, brochures on some Ionia buildings, a flyer on Italianate structures for which Ionia is noted and another flyer on famous persons who have lived in or visited Ionia at some time in its history. It was impressive, to say the least. One happening which real­ ly put Ionia on the map was location of the Federal Land Office. Before that people had to travel to White Pigeon to purchase federal land. The land office opened in 1836. The Martha Washington Cafe was one of the very early business places. It has since its cafe days been a real estate office and a chiropractor’s office. One downtown house was built as a two-story house. When new owners wanted to enlarge it. they raised the whole thing and built a new first floor so they increased it to a three-story house without having to change the roof. Many fine homes are built from VanderHeyden bricks. Others are built from Ionia sandstone quarried just east of the city Many such structures combine Ionia sand­ stone and the VanderHeyden bricks, which were manufactured off West Main Street. The hostesses for November were Ann Fahey from Hubbardston and Greta Parsons from Lowell. The next meeting will be in January. Central UMC held a reception for new members last Sunday. Three teenage girls joined on profession of faith and four adults came by transfer from other churches. Reports are that the first fall dinner served by the ambulance crew was very well attended. Workmen are making progress on the Union Bank project. Not only are they hav­ ing new brick facing on their downtown building, but the parking lots also has a totally new look. The curb from the parking lot to the Fourth Avenue sidewalk was removed weeks ago. Then two courses of concrete blocks were installed in a trench. Upon that base, a new low wall is being built with a gateway entrance to the east. It appears to be a fine piece of masonry with decorative bricks. by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Thin obsession Dear Annie: My very good friend. ’’Rita.’’ is obsessed with her weight. Almost every conversation is centered on how much she weighs, how much she has gained or lost, and how “good” or ’’bad" she's been. Yesterday, she had herself hydrostati­ cally weighed, which she says is the gold standard for calculating body fat. Now. every conversation is focused on her body fat level. Rita is in great shape, but you’d never know it from listening to her. I could afford to lose 10 pounds, but I don’t bore people to death with it. I am tired of worrying about my body image and have decided to focus on eating a healthy diet, getting sufficient exercise and accepting myself the way I am. I find myself avoiding Rita because I cannot tolerate the constant emphasis on weight-loss issues. Should I be honest and tell her she is driving me away, or should I keep my mouth shut and hope she gets over it? - Riverside. Calif. Dear Riverside: Tell Rita she looks fabu­ lous and her obsession with her weight could be a warning signal for a serious problem, such as anorexia. Let her know you think she is overly focused on her body image and ought to discuss it with a profes­ sional. If you say it with genuine concern, she may get help. At the very least, she might stop talking about it. Annie. I know you are not a matchmak­ ing service, but I haven’t seen my mom this excited for a long time. I feel like a girl­ friend passing notes in school. Mom’s children have been her life for the past 40 years, and suddenly, she’s interested in a man! I guess there’s always hope of finding love. Her Daughter. Dear Daughter: Your mom sounds charming, and we’re so sorry, but we can­ not put readers in touch with one another through the column. It’s too risky. Several readers suggested the man do volunteer work, especially in local care or­ ganizations, and one reader said he ought to move into a retirement community where there would be plenty of fun-loving women his age. You might recommend both ideas to your mother. If she is willing to look for love, she can find it. Got sex? Looking for love Dear Annie: My very shy mother read the letter from “Not That Desperate Yet in McLean, Va..” the 80-yeai "»!d man looking for love on the "geezer circuit.” My mother asked me to e-mail the following response to him: "Dear Not That Desperate: Your sense of humor attracted me instantly. Anyone who can treat life with such amusement in this day and age must be delightful company. I am in my 70s and not bad-looking. How­ ever. one thing I don’t like is a wildly grow­ ing beard. I can’t imagine running my fin­ gers through wild hair unless it’s on a fox terrier. I would like to correspond and get to know you better. - Not So Desperate in Same Fe.. N.M.” Dear Ann Landers: I want to respond to “Wouldn’t Take That in Wisconsin.” the man who equates making love with the chores he does around the house. Why would anyone want his wife to make love to him with the same passion he displays in taking out the trash? What should she say “Let me slip into something slinky, and you can cover me with coffee grounds and egg shells?” I’m surprised there are any chil­ dren conceived in Wisconsin if that’s how the men are in that state. How can this cheesehead possibly under­ stand how a pregnant woman feels? Would it turn him on to have her whisper, “Oh, baby,” while he’s trying to pass a kidney stone? If “Wisconsin’s” wife gets aroused when he shovels the driveway, he’d better hang on to her. — Wyoming Woman. Dear Wyoming: The readers certainly gave us an earfui on this one. Maybe there should be a “National Have Sex With Your Spouse Day” for those who aren’t getting any. Read on for more: From New Jersey: I am one of those hus­ bands whose sex life has somehow gone from twice a week to twice a month to IF YOU OWN MUTUAL FUNDS, YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS FREE REPORT MUTUAL FUNDS: WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW COULD BE COSTING YOU THOUSANDS! To order, can 800-381-1659. Ask for Report *101 Mention code HRMF. 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Dear Charlotte: These applicants are overly eager to impress you, but they should realize it is inappropriate to show up that early for any appointment Since you are running a business, however, you do not need to entertain these people. Put out some magazines, and let them wait their turn. ••••• Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com, or write to: An­ nie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at wm-w. creators, com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc, David Garrett The Mid-Michigan Group 269-945-8819 Drainfield Stone Crushed Rock Crushed Concrete Fill Sand twice a year. I am still at a loss to explain it 1 provide a decent income for my family, take care of ’he house and help with the children. I’m tired of doing without it. Is this normal? Louisville. Ky.: My wife is pregnant, and I want to concentrate on her well-being, not sex. I can wait until she is ready, even if it means another eight months. Ng City: I am a married woman, and my husband let me know I should not ask for sex - he would inform me when be was ready. I’m still wailing. I now realize why people cheat. Let’s face it, we all need to know we are attractive and loved. Alexandria. La.: I’m pregnant, and my husband is supportive of me in every way. whether 1 feel like having sex or not. I’m going straight into the other room to give him a big kiss for being so wonderful. Minot. N.D.: “Wisconsin” is an insensi­ tive. knuckle-dragging cretin. Until this id­ iot can mow the lawn while creating a new life and enduring the raging hormones of pregnancy, he has no point of reference. Anyplace. USA: 1 don’t recall any wed­ ding vows saying anything about being a sexual slave to my husband. How would he feel if. on those nights when I’m in the mood and he’s not, I tell him to rig up a pul­ ley because I’m getting mine. Ohio: In our 45 years of marriage, if ei­ ther of us "didn’t feel like it," the other knew which buttons to push. Sex is the sharing of one of God’s greatest gifts. Green Bay, Wise.: J am a multiple sexual assault survivor, and consider myself a vir­ gin at age 38 and proud of it. I have no plans to give my special gift away to a guy who doesn’t desene it. I want emotional in­ timacy. not just the physical part. Holyoke. Mass.: During pregnancy, a woman is stressed and exhausted. I haven’t felt the urge for sex since my daughter was bom two years ago, but I have “performed" many times to keep her father happy. Denver: Any time a healthy adult has no interest in sex. there is something else go­ ing on. Most women, in fact, report an in­ crease in libido during pregnancy. Men need to respect and honor their wives if they expect lovemaking, but I have even harsher words for women. I’m amazed at the number of married women who use sex to reward or punish. It isn’t fair to ask a man to continue to support you if you don't play ball. I don't care how many kids you’ve raised or how much you’ve sacri­ ficed; if you don’t want him, and won’t meet him halfway, let him find someone else. ♦ ♦ 1 1 ♦ ♦ 1 t ♦ ♦ 1 t Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 to subscribe. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.November 14. 2OC2 - Page 9 Holiday home decorations should be up Nov. 25 The Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce urges residents in the city and throughout Barry County to display lights and decorations and to have them up and ready to plug in no later than Nov. 25. when judging by volunteers from Manpower will take place. All homes wishing to be included in the judging must be registered in advance. Registration forms explaining guidelines and criteria are available at the Chamber of Commerce office. 221 West State St. in Hastings. The deadline to register is 4 p.m. Friday. Nov. 22. Judging will then take place between dusk and 10 p.m. Nov. 25­ 26 The goal is to have more homes decorat­ ed and lit than ever before, and to have them up in lime for tours to see the holiday lights by the Holly Trolley. Barry County Transit Manager Joe Bleam has announced that the trolley will begin operating Friday. From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Frank Herrington, veteran of the Spanish American War By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Frank E. Herrington was born at Dowling. Mich., on Sept. 6. 1870, to Emmet J. and Lucilia (Crandell) Herring­ ton. He enlisted July 11, 1898. into Company K.. 35th Regiment. Michigan Volunteers, at Island Lake, to fight in the SpanishAmerican War. He was honorably dis­ charged at Camp McKenzie. Ga.. on March 31. 1899. He was sick for a goodly portion of his service time, amounting to nearly one-third of his enlistment (a situation apparently not that uncommon at that time), even spending time at home recovering from typhoid fever during part of September and October. He was absent with leave from July 20 to July 23. 1898. He was sick in quarters from Aug. 18 to Aug. 22 of that year, and from Sept. 4 to Nov. 13. In the following year he was sick in quarters from Jan. 18 to Jan. 23. He was mustered out on March 31. 1899. and was honorably discharged at camp MacKenzie. Frank’s grandparents had come from New York in the late 1830s by way of the Erie Canal, and traveled from Detroit to Battle Creek on the Territorial Road. Coming to the Dowling area, they built a cabin on the north end of Clear Lake, and acquired several hundred acres in the area. Frank's grandmother was of Indian descent. These grandparents had 12 chil­ dren. Frank's uncle John served with the Army in the Mexican-American War. Three other uncles, as well as his father. Emmet, fought in the Civil War. Those three uncles were all killed, and Emmet came home and mar­ ried Lucilia. the fiance* of one of his deceased brothers. Frank’s father. Emmet farmed in the Dowling area. He served on the Road Commission, where a man with a shovel was paid 75 cents a day for road work, and a man witfi a team and wagon earned $1.25. Emmet also owned steam engines and saw mills. His formal education consisted of three winter terms in a log building near Dowling. With a father and four uncles having mil­ itary backgrounds, it was no surprise that Frank also spent time in military service. After the war Frank went to the west coast, where he worked as a carpenter for several years. In 1912, he returned to Dowling, pur­ chased land which had originally belonged to his grandfather, who got it from the gov­ ernment. Here he built the Herrington Resort on the east end of Clear Lake, which eventually became known as Clear Lake Resort. He sold the property in 1956, and DOWLING - Marian G. Rautmann. age 68, a native of Dowling, MI and resident of Gulf Shores, AL died Monday, Oct. 21. 2002 at a local hospital. Her parents are Doris (Stanton) Pierce and Marshall Pierce. Mrs. Rautmann is retired from the Battle Creek. Ml Public School system as an administration secretary and was a memier of the Women’s Auxiliary Post #44 Gulf Scores. She is survived by her husband. Charles Rautmann of Gulf Shores. AL; three daugh­ ters. Julie (Stephen) Wentworth of Athens, MI, Rebecca Lee Wright. St. Mary ’s. Ohio. Nancy Rautmann of Grand Rapids. Ml; one sister. Nyla Stanton of Lacey. MI; two brothers. Stanley Pierce. Hastings. MI and Emmett Pierce of Charlotte. Ml; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother. Malcolm Pierce of Dowling. MI. preceded her in death. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday. Nov. 22. 2002 at 7 p.m. from the Country Chapel. Dowling. Ml. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cremation arrangements were made by Mack Funeral Home and Crematory. Hwy. 59. Robertsdale. AL. Frank E. Herrington in his Spanish American War uniform. 1898. the hotel and dance hall burned in 1984. As a child. Frank had attended the Dowling school, and in turn so did both of his sons. Frank was married to Fem Baker, who was many years younger than he, and in addition to sons Emmet and Alton, they had adopted a girl. Violet. Son. Emmet, attended Argubright Business College and Western Michigan University, and was a lieutenant with the Army in the Philippine Islands and New Guinea during World War II. Alton served in the Navy. Son, Emmet, worked for the Veteran’s Administration for 30 years and was involved in Battle Creek and Calhoun coun­ ty affairs. He moved to Assyria Township in 1952, serving as township trustee and Barry County Commissioner. As of 1985, he had in his possession the ox yoke. axes, grain flail, rifle, cradle, and many other items brought by his ancestors from New York State. Frank Herrington died May 27. 1944. at the Veterans’ Facility at Fort Custer. Battle Creek. He had spent the winter in Florida, and shortly after his return to Michigan he caught a cold which grew into pneumonia, and he was admitted to the facility just a few days before his death. He was 73 years old. At the time of his death, his wife, two sons, and one daughter were still living. But his wife was killed in Kalamazoo by a train 17 months later, on her way to a teachers' convention. Frank Herrington was buried in the Dowling Cemetery, with military honors provided by Frederick Funston Camp #30. United Spanish-American War Veterans, of Battle Creek, of which he was a member. IONIA - Elvin S. Heffelbower. age 87. formerly of Ionia, passed away Tuesday morning. Nov. 5. 2002. Elvin was bom in Boston Township on March 30, 1915 to Lewis M. and Loretta May (Jackson) Heffelbower. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; his children. Robert (Sharon) Heffelbower. Roger (Nancy) Heffelbower, and Allen Heffelbower; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; his sister. Julia Dukes; his brother. Howard (Roxie) Heffelbower; and many other relatives. Elvin was preceded in death by his par­ ents; and his sisters. Cleone Tobias, Mildred Stalter. June McDiarmid and Leatha Kyser. The funeral service was held on Friday. Nov. 8. 2002 at the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Big Rapids. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Nov. 29. from the trolley stop located in front of the Barry County courthouse. Holly Trolley rides will be available at $1 per person from 6 to 9 p.m. daily and for advance reservations for groups are avail­ able by phoning Barry County Transit On selected dates, musical entertainment or having Santa aboard the Trolley will be offered. For those decorating their homes, radio station WBCH will award one $50 gift cer­ tificate from Bronner’s of Frankenmuth to the first pkjce winner within the city of Hastings, and one $50 Bronner’s certificate to the first place winner out-county. In addi­ tion, the chamber will give honorable men­ tion to second and third place runners up in both the city and out-county. Residents from all parts of Barry County are invited to decorate for the holidays. "To beat the freezy weather and to be ready for the judging and for the enjoyment of Thanksgiving holiday visitors, the soon­ er your exterior home decorations go up. the better.” a chamber spokesperson said. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - tXautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig W. Kenyon and Kathleen E. Kenyon, his wife (origi­ nal mortgagors) to Rret Federal of Michigan, Mortgagee, dated November 13, 1992, and recorded on November 18. 1992 in Liber 559 on Page 847 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated April 5. 2001, which was recorded on May 4, 2001, in Instrument No. *1060757, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETYNINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 56/100 dollars ($99,979.56), including interest at 9.000% per annum Also by an assign­ ment dated April 4, 2001 and recorded on May 15. 2001 m Instrument No. • .''59705. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wifi be foreclosed by a sale cf the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on December 5,2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, WHICH IS NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 290.0 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 594 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 290.0 FEEL THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 594.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LOOP ROAD OVER PARCEL AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE ‘X* BELOW. SCHEDULE -X* THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 800 0 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST 375.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 206.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST 1296.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89, DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 284 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 1012.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 24 SECONDS EAST 66.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF THE NORTH 960 FEET OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 1012.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 845.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 200.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST 475.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 60.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF SAID SOUTHEAST 1/4 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sa’e. Dated: October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Wolves 248-593-1312 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200223332 Wolves (11/14) Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them... The BANNER Subscribe by calling... 616-945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Board Meeting October 23, 2002 All board members present. Approved Budget Amendment, paying of Jim Carr’s Life Insurance, having Guernsey Snow Plowing for winter snow removal, paying Deputy’s way to MTA Conference, purchase of new MTA books tor Treasurer and Clerk. Treasurers Tax Motions and establishing a Township Improvement Revolving Fund. Meeting Adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Regular Board Meeting November 11, 2002 All Board members present and 5 guests Approved previous minutes and bills, received. Treasurers and Committee reports, pension wording changes. Approved replacing Township Park privacy fence, office equipment changes, update for Treasurers program and the purchase back of 2 cemetery lots. Meeting Adjourned 8:10 p.m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (11-14) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JEF­ FERY L. VALLANCE. a single man. Mortgagors, to EQUICREDIT, Mortgagee, dated the 14th day of April. 2000 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 19th day of April, 2000 in Instrument No. 1043320 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage havmg been ass.gned to FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty Two Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Three & 59/100 ($82,333.59). and no suit or proceeding at taw or m cquity havi n g been i nsb tutsd to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of November. 2002 at 1:00 o’dock p.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foredosed by a sale at public auction. to the hip­ est bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon al 13.10% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be pad by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, Siate of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the comer post in the Northeast comer of the part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, South of the Michigan Central Railroad and South of M-79. thence Southwesterly 167 feet to an iron stake, ttience due South 203 feet to an iron stake, thence Weet 125 leeL thence North 183 feet, therice Northwesterly 125 feet to the beginning. Section 35. Town 3 North, Range 7 Weet. During the six (6) months immediately follow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. tho property may be redeemed dur­ ing 30 days immediately following the sale. Dated: 10/17/02 FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Jonathan L. Engman (P56364) Attorney for FrarJdm Credit 888 W. Brg Beaver. Suite 1470 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-26C0 (11/14) MCDONNELL, CONLEY. ARSLAN1AN A NEVEUX, LLP BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RINE/25006182 MORTGAGE GALE ■ Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by Phillip J Rme and Tammy L. Rine. Husband and Wife, of Middleville. Mch>gan (Mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. (Mortgagee) a Michigan Corporation dated May 18. 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on June 1. 1998 in Document Number 1012804. Barry County Records and was assigned by an assignment to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. its successors and assigns as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Road. Flint. Michigan 48501. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on July 5. 2000 in Document Number 1046290, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $89,906.26 including interest at the rate of 12.700% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2002 at 1:00 o’clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Beginning at a point on the South line of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant East 690 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section 27; thence North 660 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 27; thence East. 330 feet parallel with the said South line; thence South. 660 feet parallel with said West Une; thence West. 330 feet along said South Ime to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Grange Road Tax ID #08-008-027-009-40 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29. 2002 Assignee Household Finance Corporation Richard L McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Assignee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hits. Michigan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 (12/5) SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 COUNTRY ACREAGE TMV-556 - Maple Grove TWp., Maple Valley Schools, Clovertale Rd. 1/2 mBe weal ol MM-Secure a Idetime o( halting with this slight­ ly rolling SM- acres with large duck pond and 15+/- acres ot woods. Health Dept approved septic/wel. Hunters have it all out your back door Call now at...........................4180,000 NEW LISTING TMF-0123 - Hasting* Chartar Twp. and School* -1.916 sq. 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There is only one game scheduled for the first round. Delton, Allegan, and Lakewood have all received byes. Monday Nov. 18 at 7p.m. the Mid­ dleville Trojans face off against Hastings, with the winner moving on to face Delton in the second round Wed. Nov. 20 at 8p.m. Lakewood and Allegan both skipped the first round and will meet up Wed. Nov. 20 at 6p.m. The finals arc set for Friday night. Nov. 22 at 7. Here’s a quick glance at the teams Allegan Tigers League: Wolverine ‘B’ Conference Record: 6-13 Players to Watch: Megan Shanley. Ra­ chel Villar Head to Head: Defeated Delton early in the season 54-34. Delton Panthers League: Kalamazoo Valley Association Record: 7-12 Players to Watch: Kortni Matteson. Christina Charron. Roxann Huisman Head to Head: Fell to AJIegan 54-34. Hastings Saxons League: O-K Gold Record: 3-17 Players to Watch: Laura Dipert. Niki Noteboom. Molly Alderson Head to Head: Came from bo ind to de­ feat Lakewood in the season opener 35-31. and did just the opposite in losing a 10 point lead to fall to Middleville 58-52. Lakewood Vikings League: Capital Circuit League Record: 2-17 Players to Watch: Stevie Spetoskey. Katie MacDonald Head to Head: Fell to Hastings in the first game of the season 35-31. The Lakewood Lady Vikings and coach Mike Maciasz have had a tough year, but they can make up for it all when they open districts against Allegan on Wednesday Nov. 20. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middleville Trojans League: O-K Blue Record: 3-16 Players to Watch: Megan Dutcher. Stacv Vander Wcrp, Jessica Flaska Head to Head: Defeated Hastings 58-52 the first time the two teams met. Class C at Bellevue In Class C the Maple Valley Lions travel to Bellevue next Monday night for an 8 o’clock tip off against Leslie. The Lions have already defeated the Blackhawks handily twice this season. The winner of Valley v. Leslie would The Lions will remember their mid season loss at Olivet should the two teams meet for a third time this season in the district finals at Bellevue (Photo v Perrv Hardin) 7 Trojan senior center Stacy Vander Werp (34) may have lost the ball here, but TK won the ball game against Niki Noteboom (24), Amber Thomas (44) and the rest of the Hastings Saxons. (Photo by Perry Hardin) take on the Springport Spartans who drew a bye in the first round. Valley also defeated Springport when the two teams met back in August. On the other side of the Bellevue district the Olivet Eagles, who are ranked third in the state in class C, take on host Bellevue Monday Nov. 18 at 6p.m., with the winner advancing to face Dansville Nov. 20 at 6p.m. Olivet has beaten Bellevue and Dansville twice already this season. Valley has only three loses this season, one to the sixth ranked team in class D. Portland St. Patrick, one to the tenth ranked Somebody has to get the win... In the girls’ basketball Uass B regional at Hastings next week one of the teams has to win. All five teams have struggled through a tough regular season, and now one of them will get to raise high the district championship trophy next Friday night. Delton comes into the play with the best record, 7-12, of any of the five teams. Alle­ gan is 6-13. TK is 3-16, Hastings is 3-17, and Lakewood is 2-17. I know they say that everybody is 0-0 now, but they’re not really. An 0-0 would be .500. That would be an improvmcnt for any of these teams. I’m not saying that whoever comes out on top doesn’t deserve what they’ve won. All these girls have worked just as hard as the girls on leans with winning records, and it’s great that one of them will have something to celebrate before the season is over. Whoever docs move on will make an awfully wonderful Cinderella story going into rcgionals. •'The team that fought through a hard regular season is clicking at the right time." and all of that. But I’m sure that there are quite a few girls’ teams out there that are just a little bit jealous, and would trade spots with any of these teams in an instant. One of the teams just has to make the most of their opportunity. It should be a free for all. I am ? little scared, however. As great as it would be to have a week or two to catch my breath before the wrestlers hit the mat. having one or two teams moving on wouldn’t be so bad. That’s why I’m a little scared. I’ve gotta pay attention to everybody at this site, plus a couple of other teams, and it looks very possible that none of our area’s teams will be in the regionals. All the head-to-head matchups between any of these teams in the district were close, hard fought battles, except for one. Allegan beat Delton by 20. I could wind up covering four of the five teams in the district, and not get to take a picture of girls smiling with the trophy. Let’s hope it doesn’t go down that way. One of those teams that could be a little jealous is Maple Valley. I know the Lions are in a smaller divison, but those girls can really play basketball. The Lions shouldn’t have too much trouble making it to the district finals, but then bam — Olivet. Olivet, the third tanked team in Class C in the state. Nothing against any of the teams that will be playing at Hastings, but before any draws came out, I would have thought Maple Valley the most likely to clinch a district title. They still can they just have a tougher row to hoc. Is it fair? I don’t know. While the first goal is the district championship. I guess the ultimate goal, dream, when this tournament begins, is to cut down the nets at the state championships But the team that will do that isn’t going to be worried that they got stuck in a tough district, or that somebody else didn’t. Junior Kortni Matteson (24) led Del­ ton with ten points and eight the first time the Panthers met up with Allegan this season, a 54-34 Tiger victory. The two teams could meet in the district fi­ nals at Hastings. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Bye team in class D Lansing Christian, and one to Olivet. Chances arc good that Maple Valley (16­ 3) and Olivet (18-1) will have a third show­ down of the season in the district finale on Friday Nov. 22 at 7p.m. This Friday, Nov. 15, offers a preview of what could be again, when the two teams meet at Maple Valley High School at 7p.m. The first time the two teams met, in Oli­ vet, Valley fell 42-33. Lions’ head coach Craig Kitehing says that his girls are “planning on being there" for the game between the top two teams in the SMAA. MHSAA Class B Girls’ Basketball District Tournament All games to be played at Hastings High School Lakewood Lakewood (2-17) Wednesday Nov. 20 6:00 p.m. Bye Allegan Allegan (6-13) District Final Friday Nov. 22 7:00 p.m. Middleville (3-16) Monday Nov. 18 7:00 p.m. Hastings (3-17) Wednesday Nov. 20 8:00 p.m. Delton (7-12) Delton �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 - Page 11 Lions the final area football team to finish their season By Jon Gambec How do you say good-by to a drcam? You might think it gets easier as you get older, perhaps because the older you gr! the more dreams you have that expire. But try telling that to Coach Guenther Mittclstacdt today. Try telling that the Eric Smith, or Britt Leonard, or Jimmy Himeiss. Try telling that to Brian Dunlap. Or any of the other 12 seniors on the Ma­ ple Valley Lions today. Their dream of a MHSAA championship died Friday, bru­ tally slain by a fired up Montrose football team, 16-6. OK. a state championship is nothing more than a dream when you start out lift­ ing weights in the off-season. But it is a dream that begins to take on form and sub­ stance as you progress through the two-adays in the staggering heat of August. It be­ gins to take life when you play that first scrimmage and the idea starts to expand when you get into the regular season and the victories start piling up. One loss, to the state's number four ranked Leslie football team, is a setback, but that only makes you more determined because you battle them evenly throughout the contest and come up only inches short of victory in the waning moments. When you stage a stunning comeback to beat a powerful Portland team in the last minute of regulation, you come away think­ ing. "Yea, this is it. We can do this!" The dream is alive. When the regular season ends and you enter the playoffs 8-1, its anybody's tourna­ ment. The playoffs begin at Williamston, a 7-2 team that has more tournament points than you because they have proven them­ selves against bigger and better schools. When you manhandle them 26-7, you have to think that the dream has now taken on a life of its own, conceived by effort and LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT C«M No.: 02-02-1M-CK BANK ONE. MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation. Plaintiff. v. Maple Valley head coach Guenther Mfttelstaeot tnec- to rally the troops alter the Lions' season ending loss at Montrose. (Photo by Perry Hardin) brought to fruition by blood and sweat. And then, Montrose. Undefeated Mon­ trose. At half-time it is 3-0 Rams and you come back on the field knowing that one big play can turn the tide. Just stay the course. Keep working. Keep hitting. Keep pushing. Keep the faith. Keep on keeping on. Then Smith runs right, cuts left, gets that one big block and hits the sideline at full The Lions' Eric Smith looks for some room around the right side of the Montrose D. (Photo by Perry Hardin) speed and no one on God's green earth can catch him on this night. He goes 80 yards to glory and the dream rises like a mythical winged Phoenix. The Rams come right back, going 71 yards in only six plays to recapture the lead 10-6 on quarterback James Hitchcock's two yard plunge, but not to worry. The fourth quarter always belongs to the Lions, right? It's what your rich tradition has been built on. Maple Valley owns the fourth quarter. Just keep working. Just keep hitting. Just keep fighting. Not this time. Instead. Montrose comes up with one big play of their own and it proves to be the biggest play of the game. Hitchcock fakes the hand-off, spins 360 degrees and slides off tackle, bounces to the outside and dashes 55 yards to effectively slay that Phoenix for all eternity. And with it your dream. Now it's time to put away the helmets. Time to pack up the pads. Time to bury the dream. You want statistica^QK^Montrose won there, too. The Rams had 342 yards of total offense, the Lions, 229,* Eric Smith led all rushers with 145 yards on 17 carries. For Montrose. Hitctfcock finished with 207 total yards, 133 passing and 74 on the ground. 55 on one play. One play. One game. One season. One dream. TK wrestling coaches share honor Wrestling season is right around the cor­ ner and Middleville coaches Scott Marvin and Tom Lehman just received awards for the teaching and hard work they put in last winter. The pair were named the state’s co-wrestling coaches of the year in Division II. Last year’s Trojans went 36-6 on their way to a second place finish in the state fi­ nals. Coaches vote on the award and Lehman said that he thinks other coaches appreciate that year in and year out Middleville has a solid team, even without a lot of individual stars. This is the first such honor for Marvin, who has been with the Trojans’ wrestling program for eleven years. Lehman is beginning his 31st season as TK’s varsity wrestling coach. This is the fourth time he has been chosen by his peers as coach of the year. The last time Lehman won the award was in 1998. He also won the award fol­ lowing the Trojans state championship in 1996. I’ve never won a match," said Lehman. “The kids do all the work.” Last year’s Trojans went 36-6 in dual meets last winter, with three of their losses coming at the hands of Division II state champions Lowell, and one to Division III state champion Richmond. TK ended their season last fall at the state finals in march, but it began in De­ cember against four time state champion Lapeer. The Lehman said that it was a good way to start the season when the Trojans ended Lapeer’s 86 match win streak. Last years team graduated eight seniors who figured in the team’s scoring a lot. and Lehman says they’re looking to rebuild a little bit. Especially in the weight classes from 145 on up. where the Trojans only re­ turn senior Alec Bclson. Lehman said that he’s looking forward to another year with great kids who arc hard working and just do what they’re supposed to do. So far there have been 60 Trojans work­ ing on conditioning, and practices officially start Monday. Nov. 18. LANSING PERINATAL ASSOCIATES. PC.. a Michigan professional corporation. RONALD A NICHOLS and SATI A NICHOLS, jointly and severally. Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On July 25. 2002. the Barry County Circuit Court entered a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff. Bank One. Michigan and against defendants Ronald A. Nichols and Sati A. Nichols. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 2.2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, I shall offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder all of the right, title and interest of Ronald A. Nichols and Sati A Nichols, husband and wife, in and to the following proper­ ty located in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot No. 19 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to Plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 34 Also commencing on the east side of Beatrice Avenue in line with the north line of said Lot 19; thence easterly in iine with said north line 100 feet; thence south 15 degrees oast 50 feet: thence westerly in line with the south line of said Lot 19.100 feet to Beatrice Avenue; thence north 15 degrees west 50 feet to the place of beginning. Being in the west 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 3 North. Range 10West Commonly known as 2906 Beatrice. Middleville, Michigan. Dated: November 14. 2002 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (12/19) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. Willis. Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patricia A. Willis, his wile, to Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17.1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in Liber 617. Page 749. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five and 5/100 dollars ($78,155.05) including interest at the rate of 7.625% pet annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is herebv given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are daaoribed as: Lots 4 and 5 of Poplar Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 14. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 9600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the oate of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 24.2002 ORLANS ASSOC.IATES PC Attorneys tor Old Kent Bank - Southwest, a Michigan Corporation (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 He No. 200.0379 (11/21) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQfilfiAGLSAkE Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by John Thomas Vanderwerf. to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 30. 1998 and recorded January 11. 1999 in Document No 023452. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. N.A., as trustee for Certificate Holders of SACO I Inc . Senes 2000-3, without recourse by assignment dated August 11. 2000 and recorded on August 3. 2001 in Liter 1064197. Barry County Records. There is da.med to be due on such mortgage the sum ol Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and 84/100 Doters ($76,814.84) including inter­ est at the rate of 10.65% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiN be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1.-00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4. Home Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, in Liber 4, of Plats, on Page 67. The redemption period chai be 6 months from foe date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 9600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of foe sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 4.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Weti* Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA, as trustee for Certificate Holders of SACO I Inc., Series 2000-3, without recourse, As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 He No. 199.0199 (11/21) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THB RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Geraid Wickham aka David G. Wickham. Jil Wickham aka Ji A. Wickham. husband and wife and Marie Alta Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comerica Bank. Mortgagee, dated Octoter 13. 1999, and recorded on May 22, 2000 Instrument • 1044500 on Page 1 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AND 02/100 dollars ($162,013.02). including interest at 8.530% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mads and provtoaa. nooca is nerwoy gwsn viat sa-o mon­ gags wfl ba forsetossd by a sals of ths mortgagsd premises, or sems part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on December 5, 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 10 acres of foe Northwest 1/4 of foe Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Carlton Township, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: October 24.2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tstegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200016620 Hawks (11/21) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Note* is hereby given that the Berry County Planning Commission wl conduct a pubic hearing on November 21.2002, at 7:00 pJn, In the Community Room al the Courts & law BuMng locsled at 220 West Court St In Hastings. Michigan. The subject ol tie put* hearing wffi be consideratior. ot the following amendment to tie 1076 Barry County Zoning Ordinance. as amended. MAP CHANGE A-7-2002 Request Io rezone property in Section 5 or Orangey* Township (see below). Comm at tw W IM comer ot Section 5. T2N R10W. thenee S 1210 It to POB. thence S 380 II. thence E 620 II. thence N 380 fl , twice W 620 fl, to PO6 TK’s Tom Lehman and Scott Marvin congratulate each other on their co-coach of the year honors. > The HASTINGS FLYING ASSOCIATION would like to take this time to thank all who participated in making our Dawn Patrol Breakfast a unqualified success earlier this year Time constraints and 'technical difficulties' prevent­ ed us from allowing us to have this year s events pictures and commentary published earlier, however, we hope to instead publish them next year in time to kick off next year's Dawn Patrol breakfast schedules for July-13. 2003 This year's event coupled with perfect weather brought in over 400 hun­ gry mouths to feed, many of which came from over 60 different aircraft that flew in dunng the event. But. without local corporate support of such con­ tributors as Felpausch. Alto Gas. Ferrol Gas. and 'AL' (who wished to remain anonymous), the breakfast would not have been the success that it was. A special thanks to Felpausch. which underwrote a large portion of the breakfast, and in particular Janine Dolman. Manager of Public Relations and Consumer Affairs, and Jeff VanAman. Store Director, who were very helpful and accommodating. Many thanks os well to Thornapple Flying Inc. who have provided many years of local flight instruction, and to the operators of Air North and the Grand Ledge National Guard for providing entertainment and education both in the air and on the ground. And. of course, a big THANK YOU to an those m our community who came out to enjoy the day as well os breakfast ►with us1 Without your support we wouldn't exist. Hope to see you next year’ Sincerely. The Hastings Flying Association All ol the above mentioned property S located m Barty County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment. either verbally or 4 J ' 1 / •1 writing, will be grven the opportunity Io be heard al tie above mentioned time and place Any writ­ ten response may be maned to the address listed below or taxed Io (616) 948-4820 The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is avatable tor pU* inspec­ tion al the Barry County Planning Office located at 220 W Stale St In Hastings. Michigan, between the hours ol 8 a.m. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 pan.) Monday through Friday Please cat the Barry County Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 lor further information The County ol Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audiotapes of primed materials being considered at the meeting, to irxtvxtoals with disabilities al the meebngmeanng upon ten (10) days notice Io tw County ot Bar-,. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Adminrst-alor. 220 W. Stale St., Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 14, 2002 Lady Saxons drop last two, look to districts LEGAL NOTICES CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO THE UNKNOWN FATHER OR SIBLINGS OF AMANDA JOE MORGAN (NEE HERNANDEZ). DECEASED No. 77810 in Probate Court Number Ona ol Travis County. Texas Mary Lou McQueen (nee Hernandez), alleged hex al law in the above­ numbered and entitled estate Ned on the 12th DAY ol July 2002. an Application For Letters ot Administration Where There is No Will and Determination ol Heirship, and requests that the said Court determew who are the heirs and only heirs ol the sard AMANDA JOE MORGAN (NEE HERNANDEZ). Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate AMANDA JOE MORGAN (NEE HERNANDEZ) was con­ ceived In Middleville (Barry County). Ml. and bom on January 26.1980. to Mary Lou McQueen (nee Hernandez) m Grand Rapids (Kent County). Ml Her lather is unknown, as is the existence and Identrly ol any children ol her lather (hall-sib­ lings). Said application lor administration and to determine heirship w« be heard and acted on by said Court at 10:00 o'clock am. on the first Monday next alter the expiration ol ten days tram the dale ol publication ol mis citation, at the County Courthouse in Trams County. Texas. The unknown lather and hall-siblings ol AMANDA JOE MORGAN (NEE HERNANDEZ) are hereby cued to appear before said Honorable Court at said above-mentioned fime and place by amg a wntten contest or answer Io such application It this citation is no: served within 90 days after dale ol its issuance. It shall be relumed unserved. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Travis Coixrty. Texas, this me 5 day ol November. 2002. By: DANA DEBEAUVOIR. County Clerk Travis County. Texas P.O. Box 1748 (11/14) Austin. TX 78767 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 2002-23557-DE Estate of RONALD L SULLIVAN. SR.. Deceased. Date of birth: 4-16-38. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Ronald L. Sullivan. Sr., who lived at 11169 Oak Drive. Delton. Michigan dtod 10-14-02. Creditors of ths decedent are noMed that al claims against foe estate w« be forever barred unless presented to Ronald L. Sullivan. Jr., named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to bofo foe probate court at 4278 Nixon Road. Dimondale and the months after the date ol publication of tile notice. November 5. 2002 Dntd L Snath (P20636) 133 South Cochran. P.O. Box 8 Charlotte. Ml 48813 517-543-6401 Ronald L Suilivan. Jr. 4278 Nixon Road Dimondale. Ml 48821 (11/14) (517)645-4088 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made at the conditions ot a certain Mortgage made by Chris F. Ingersoll and Tamra S. Ingersoll, husband and wile, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated February 20. 1897. and recorded in lhe Office ot the Register ot Doeds lor the County of Barty in the State ol MeNjan on February 25. 1997. In Liber 686. Pagels) 615. and said Mortgage having been assumed by David Heacock and Carolyn Bini, by Assumption Agreement dated January 15. 1999. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and Interest, the sum ol $90,306.57. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by saxl Mortgage, or any pan thereof, whereby the power of -ale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NuSce is rereby given that on December 19. 2002. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps ol the Courthouse in the City ol Hastings. that being the place for holding the Circuit Court tor the County ol Barry, there w>n be offered lor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at pubirc sale, tor the purpose of safistyxig the amounts ffiie and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together wfth interest at 1025 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and Insurance that sard Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. does pay on or prior to the date ol said sale, said premisos are described In said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit PARCEL 4: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION: THENCE NORTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 242.38 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1075 FEET OF SAID EAST 112. NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING: THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 27 SECONDS WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 815.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE V/EST 825 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 250.0 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 815 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR ANDERS Niki Noteboom played tough defense all night tor the Saxons in their loss to Cedar Springs (Photo by Perry Hardin) * ROAD The redemption period aha! be one (1) year from foe date ol tale Conaeco Finance Servicing Corp Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARO & ROY. P.O. By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attomeya tor Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street P.O. Box 5817 Travaraa City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: November 8. 2002 (12/12) !69 The Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 2-14 in the O-K Gold with losses to Cedar Springs and Kenowa Hills in the last week. A couple of short lapses cost the Saxons in a 57-46 loss to Cedar Springs Tuesday Nov. 15. The Saxons cut an 11 point Red Hawk lead to five on a few quick baskets to begin the second half, but they slowed down at the end of the quarter and allowed Cedar to regain a 45-36 lead. In the fourth quarter the Saxons closed to within four points a number of times, the last being 50-46 with just over a minute to go and possession of the ball. A whistle gave the ball back to Cedar, and the Saxons were called for an inten­ tional foul after a breakdown on the in­ bounds play. The Red Hawks knocked down the free throw, then added a bucket on the ensuing possession. Hastings was unable to score again. “Tonight, wc played pretty well except for two 4-minulc stretches, one in each half.” said Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh. “Wc can’t have those kinds of lapses.” Molly Alderson led the Saxons with 13 points. Laura Dipcrt and Tiffany Howell each added 12. Cedar’s Abbey Tucker put in a game high 20. "We arc gelling ready In start on what they call the new season.” says Laubaugh. "And we are in a district where we really have the chance to win. But we will need to change some things in order to succeed. A complete game is whal it will lake." Thursday Nov. 7 the Saxons were dow ned at Kenowa Hills 67-35. The Knights jumped out to a 20-8 lead in the first quarter and didn't look back, push­ ing their lead to 19 points at the half then 27 al the end of three. Leading the Saxons in scoring was Niki Notcboom with ten. The Lady Saxons arc now 3-17 overall this season. The Saxons’ Amber Thomas looks । to the basket in the second halt, as teammate Molly Alderson sprints down the lane. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh gets ready to send his girts back onto the floor against Cedar. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOWLING More wins for Saxons’ Frosh The Hastings freshmen girls’ basketball team finished their season 17-3 with a 40­ 37 win over Cedar Springs on Nov. 12. After falling behind 11-1 in the first quarter the Saxons fought their was back to trail 20-13 al the half. The Saxons came out and fought, scrapped, and hustled, outscoring Cedar 18­ 9 in the third to lake a two point lead into the final stanza. Hastings controlled the ball and hit seven freethrows to seal the victory. Beat The Rush! Have your printing materials reprinted today! 616 to 269 Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Forms • Brochures Flyers • Stamps • Catalogs • Promotional Items Call us today and let one of our sales representatives help you. 269-945-9554 1-800-870-7085 l-todfcboteeooemaU-com !6‘ BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT AMUAL STATISTICAL AM RWUPAL WWT PM TM YEAR EMM JME JO, 2002 Natalie Pennington led all scorers with 12. the Saxons Jamie VanBovcn added nine. Nov. 7 against Kenowa Hills the Frosh won 44-13 by using their tight defense and great passing to pull away in the third quar­ ter. The Saxons outscored the Knights 14-0 in the period Brooklyn Pierce led Hastings with 16 points. Natalie Pennington had 14. Kali Dakin contributed five points and five as­ sist., for the Saxons. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Bray nrantoMto SOBS MM In tto OMW KM°ga«M Srtkia OratoH itoJforaX . _ / __ . — ■ ■. — - .Mtn-. __ --------- — --- *ra- i-nn i«aminn vmnmt and services tSDs neraci TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. Th.reran—.tortD-« pro— ~ students BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing win be held by the PrameviOe Township Planning Commission on Wednesday. November 20. 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the Praineville Township Hall, 10115 South Norns Road. Delton. Ml 49046. within the Township PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this pubic heanng CveM plennng rad ttudgeeng to rxquxxd to meke axe M eertt dour to xtort xxeeNrod wMThe ISO to iray prato a r. orav—y rt Meenkm. aid (araxxtoi ra draw nra eereceeto•»raxwxx weweeretra our prao> rat out ooperrara trat m oraon Ktoktgg rad ttorangx Are. wtooimra. e ratorerx. kx awkra Btodto to. ttotoxatodigvwkxtto 2001-3002 toffiooiyMr me txmvMM «xto • wrarato at tie Beny saxxx Dtoktototora. S3Sw WtxxtewiAwxto. Herange torreview include, in brief, the following: 1) Applicant. Mr. Jim Dimock of 12225 S M-43 Hwy. Delton. Ml 49046. »requesting a zon­ ing change from *P-2* (Pubic Property) to *R-4’ (Hgh Density Residential) for Parcel #08-012-024-006-00. at 12225 South M-43 Hwy (the comer of Mito Road and M-43 Hwy. formerly known as the Milo Bible Church) 7-37. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Mor­ gan 195; P. Scobey 197; G. Heard 208; R. Corey 180; M. Yost 184; J. Dale 222. Women’s High Games 4 Series - G Goodenough 123-325; D. Service 180; C. O'Keefe 196. Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series ■ Jacob 193-546; Jerarney 165-472: Devin 166­ 455; Tim B. 121-357; Chris G. 131-354; Tim E. 138-350; Gary W. 123-339; Brandon 113-308. Boys High Games ■ Travis 156; Robert 155; Chuck 146. Girls High Games and Series - Danny 147-407; Tia 221-405; Merissa 114-286; Tiffany 108. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 23 1/2; Thunder Alley 23; Red Dog 21; Racing Buddies 21; Pinheads 21; Happy Hookers 20; Thee Froggers 19; Goof Balls 18 1/2; 4 Horsemen 18; Sandbaggers II. Womens High Games and Series - M. Kirchen 164-479; A. Hubbell 177-439; L. Boze 162-406. Mens High Games and Series - B Rentz 235-645; B Hubbell 194-544; K. Hammontree 214; E. Behrndt 201; J. Smith 196; F. Thompson 186. It is also proposed to amend the Prairieville Township Land Use Plan so as to change the land use classification of the subject property from its present *P-2” Pubic Property land use classification to a pro­ posed Medium Density Residential or High Density Residential land use classification 2) Appicant. Stephen and Heather Stampfler of 11812 Lakeway Dnve. Plainwell. Ml 49080. are requesting a commercial site plan review from the Praineville Township Planning and Zoning Commission to allow construction of a 104,x36‘ pole bam style building with multiple overhead doors for the use as mini storage on Parcel #06-012-007-006-30, located at 11369 Doster Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080 The proposed Site plan can be reviewed at the Praineville Township Hall, during normal business hours 3) Applicant. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). 245 Colrain S W. Wyoming. Ml 49548-1013. Parcel #06-012-003-007-00 requests a site plan review and/or special land use permit (if required) from the Prairieville Township Planning and Zoning Commission The proposed site plan can be reviewed at the Prairieville Township Hall, dur­ ing normal business hours 4) Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission at the Public Heanng All interested parties are invited to participate in discussion on the matter Praineville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audiotapes of printed material being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon five (5) days notice to the Praineville Township Clerk Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 35-9; Woodland Sales 26-18; Hastings City Bank 21-23; Yankee Zephyr 21-19; TVCCU 18-22; Bye Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Praineville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 Senior Citizens Girrbachs 27-13; Wieland 25-15; Jesiek 25-15; King Pins 23-17; No. I Senion 23­ 17; M-M’s 23-17; Friends 223-173; Word and Friends 21-19; Early Risen 19.5-203; 4 B’s 19-21; Sue Risen 19-21; Nash’s Harem 16-24; Kuempel 16-24; Hall's 15­ 25; Butterfingers 13-27. Womens High Game - S. Pennington 203; G. Otis 159; Y Cheeseman 199; G. Potter 163; E. Dunham 165; S. Merrill 187; M. Maison 155; K. Colvin 158; R. Murphy 217; H. Service 157; E. Moore 170. V. Brown 166; C. Bonnema 167. Womens High Series - S. Pennington 510; Y. Cheeseman 495; E Dunham 451; S Merrill 523; R. Murphy 486. Mens High Game - B Hasrnan 181; C. Baker 204; D. Edwards 182; G. Yoder 170; B. Adgale 156; N. Thaler 159; J. VandenBurg 170; R. Bonnema 164; D. Walker 208; D. Hart 190; L Brandt 214; W. Woodmansee 167; G. Forbcy 163; C. Jesiek 187; B. Terry 161; W. Birman 172. Mens High Series - B. Hasrnan 466; C. Baker 518; D. Edwards 462; G. Yoder 480; J. Vandenburg 464; R. Bonnema 483; D. Walker 583; D. Walker 537; D. Hart 522; L Brandt 542; W. Woodmansee 465; C. Jesiek 508; B. Terry 461. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 - Page 13 LEG AL NOTICES II Lady Panthers handle Pennfield with press With a 36-31 overtime win against Penn­ field, Nov. 15, in the next to last game of the regular season the Delton varsity girls’ basketball team improved their record to 7­ 12. Trailing 20-9 at the half after being i hut out in the first quarter, the Panthers put on their full court press in the second half and forced some turnovers. “Wc played a great defensive game in the second half,” said Delton coach Rick Williams. Delton held Pennfield to just four points in the third quarter, and none in the fourth. Even with that great defense, it was just barely enough for the Panthers offense to tie the ball game at 24 and push it into overtime. In OT Delton outscored Pennfield 12-7 by going 12 of 15 from the free throw line. Junior Kortni Matteson led the Panther charge in OT by hitting six of seven free throws in the extra period. Matteson led Delton in scoring on the night with 12 points. Roxann Huisman had ten points and ten boards for the Panthers who arc now 4-7 in the KVA. The Panthers shot just 22% from the floor, but pulled down 15 offensive re­ bounds in the contest. Margo Lutz had nine total rebounds for DK. Thursday Nov. 7 Galesburg knocked down 26 of 50 freethrows, and this time quantity won out over quality, as the Rams bested Delton 62-57. “We played a good game,” said Wil­ liams. “They played better.” Nobody playuu a better offensive game on the night than Matteson, who led cither side with 21 points, including going two for two behind the three point arc. Christina Charron combined 12 points with seven rebounds for Delton, and team­ mate Huisman had 10 points and nine boards. Notice of Mortgag* Foreclosure Sole rHIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Senior forward Kristen Presley takes the ball strong to the basket against Galesburg. (Photo by Linda Boyce) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Kevin L. Oly and Marie Ann C. Oly. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Allied Mortgage Capital Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 14. 2000, and recorded on November 27, 2000 Instrument •1052302 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. As­ signee by an assignment dated November 14. 2000, which was recorded on November 27, 2000, Instrument •1052303. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SIXTY-THREE AND 48/100 dollars ($162,063.48), including in­ terest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In ouch case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1XX) PM, on December 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are desertbed as: Commencing at the Northeast comer ol Lot 3 of Pinewood Estates Plat being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence South 8 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feet along foe East line of Lot 3 of said Plat of Pinewood Estates to the place of beginning; thence South 49 de­ grees 40 minutes 58 seconds East 349.12 feet to the Northerly line ol Oakwood Dove, thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West 177.43 feet along the chord of a 183.00 foot ra­ dius curve to the left; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds West 274.87 toet to foe Easterly line of Lot 1 of said Ptat of Pinewood Es­ tates. thence North 00 degrees 07 minules 05 seconds West 399.86 feet along the Easterly line ol Lots 1 and 2 of said Plat to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemphon period shall be 30 days from foe date of such sale. Dated: October 31,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie • 200229373 StaNons •* (11-28) AmMPTIMfi IQ COLLECT A DfBT, ANY FOR THAT PUREQfflL RUA8E CQMIACT DUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YQUAKEH ACTIVE MLITAKY DUTY. MfifiZOAfiEJALE Delton's Christina Charron squeezes between Pennfield defenders to get her shot off during the Panther’s victory at the final home game of the year. (Photo by Linda Boyce) BOWLING SCORES Bowie reties Carlton Cenlc- Bulldozing 23-13; Bennett Industries 20-16: Dean's Dolls 19­ 17; Railroad Street M.ll 18.5-175; Hecker Agency 16-20; Kent Oil and Propane 11.5­ 245. Good Gaines and Series - M. Bowerman 161-462; P. Britten 153-357; E. Ulrich 158-456; B. Hathaway 159-443: N. Goggins 154-441; S. Merrill 172468; B. Scobey 195; K. Fowler 211494: J. Hamilton 163 447; B. Blakely 171; N Ulrich 139-396; S. Drake 158; L. Dawe 163; J. Doster 158; B. Maker 190485; T. Christopher 180493. Tuesday Trios Piece of Cake 25.5-185; Kenny Lee Builders 245-195; Trouble 24-20; Bob's Grill 23-17; Shirley's Chuckwagon 22-22; Cook Jackson 20.5-235; 3 Blind Mice 20­ 24; Miller's Excavating 19-21; Seeher's Auto Body 19-21; CB's 18.5-25.5. High Games & Series - P. Fisher 167; S. Vandenburg 184; A. Arends 156: R. Miller 159; V. Green 154; B. Hayes 163: C. Gates 162; S. Snider 156; C. Thayer 154: T. Red­ man 168: M. Slater 153; T. Franklin 150: J. Rice 192; C. Smith 162; D. Harding 198: P Cogswell 171; L. Trumble 164; T Brown 153; L. Potter 179-518; D James 157; N Hook 170. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 28; Mace's Pharmacy 26; Nashville's 5 Plus 23; Railroad Street Mill 21: Sccbers 18; Eye and Ent 18; Girrbach's 14: Armour Auction 12. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 194-543; L. Elliston 210-533: E. Ulrich 166458; B Smith 166438; R Mutrah 164438: J. Leo 152418: B. High 158414; H. Pennington 147413; J. Hansen 155-384; D. Bums 137-374; B. Norris 141-373: S. Merrill 195: N. Varney 184; S Pennington 168; B. Hathaway 166; B. Moore 147. Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 25; Middle Lakers 24; Three Frogs 21; King Pins 21; Hastings Bowl 20; Last Minute 17; Who’s Up 17; Just Us 11. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 196-542: B. Akers 188494: F. Wagner 178481; Jr. Haynes 173473: R. Frey 165-441; R. Hayes 159423; C. Haywood 163. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. McKee 224-574; F. Haynes 193-574: J. McMillon 225-554: L. Jackson 209-516; L. McClelland 189483; B. Miner 173471: S. VandenBurg 186; J. Rabley 186; M. Hodges 168; H. Service 164; S. Lambert 157: L. Miller 149; S. Cooley 126. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brian KiDingbeck and Theresa KHlingbeck, husband and wife, to MCA Mortgage Corporation. mortgagee, dated November 11, 1997 and recorded November 18, 1997 in Document No. 1004284, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now hold by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, ss Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA by assignment dated June 27, 2000 and recorded on July 31. 2000 in Document No. 1047453. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars ($100.70733) including interest al the rate of 9.75% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1XX) p.m. on December 12. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 23, Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence South 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West. 1318.96 feet Mong the West kne of said Section 23; thence South 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 sec­ onds East. 995.05 feet along the South line of the Northwu ;t 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23 to the place of beginning; thence North 02 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds East 329.39 feet; thence South 88 degrees 01 minutes 12 seconds East. 321.02 feet along the South line of the North 1/2 of the South 1/2 of foe East 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence South 02 degrees 25 min­ utes 30 seconds West 32927 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the Southeast comer of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 88 degrees 02 mmutes 23 seconds West 321.02 feet along the South line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. Subject to an easemen; for public highway purposes over the Southerly and Easterly 33 feet thereof and over the following described parcel beginning at the Southeast cor­ ner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 West; thence North 88 degrees 02 rmnutes 23 seconds West 88.00 feet along foe South line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 01 deg.aes 57 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 33.00 feet; thence Northeasterly 87.07 feet along the arc of a curve to the left the radius of which is 55.72 feet and the chord of which bears North 47 degrees 11 minutes 33 seconds East. 78.48 feet; thence South 87 degrees 34 minutes 30 seconds East 33.00 feet; thence South 02 degrees 25 mmutos 30 seconds West. 88.03 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4 to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in ihe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee fka Bankers Trust Company of California NA. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 209.1525 (12/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DE3T. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jufia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (onpnai mortgagors) to Vandyk Mortgage CorporaSon. Mortgagee dated March 11. 1993. and recorded on March 11. 1993 in Uber 567 on Page 85 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortnagee m the Countrywide Home Loans. Inc. fka Countrywide Funding Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated March 11. 1993. which was recorded on April 23. 1993. in Uber 570 on Page 128. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is darned to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTYTHREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWEN­ TY-SEVEN AND 71/100 dollars ($63,727.71). including interest at 6.875% oer annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m. on December 5.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and arc described as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnson's Addition No. 1 to foe City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, being in Section 8 Town 3 North. Ranges West. The redemption period shall be 6 monfofs) from foe date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from foe date of such sale. Dated: October 17. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & TrotL P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200228940 Mustangs (11/14) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MNJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Gould and Lucinda Gould, husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 23.1999, and recorded on September 27. 1999 in Document No. 1034593 in Barry County Records, Mkfoigen.and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns, as nominee for Wachovia Bank NA. FKA First Union National Bank. Trustee under the trust agreement dated May 1, 2000 relating to Amortizing Resktentite Cu—tetWYIUM • Mortgage Pass-through Certificates Series 2000-' BC2, Assignee by an assignms.it dated June 22, 2001, which was recorded or. August 2, 2001, in Document No.: 1064105, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 48/100 dotars ($97,560.46), including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under foe power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreefosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1XX) p.m., on December 12. 2002 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the Soufo 12 Acres of the East 57 Acres ot ths Southeast 1/4 ot Section 21. Town 2 North, Range 8 West, More particularly described as: Beginning st the Southeast Comer, thence West 440 test. foenceNorfo from foe cen­ ter of the road 675 feet, thence East 400 feet, thence South to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: October 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-563-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Rood, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200228231 Gators (11/28) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN? OPMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PL'xASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condtbcns of a mortgage made by Hartie J Frazier. Jr., a single man. to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated June 29. 1999 and recorded August 17. 1999 in Document No 1034025, Barry County Records. Theta is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fitty-Fhre Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 33/100 Defers ($55,923 33) including interest»he rate of 625% per annum Under foe power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and foe statutes of foe State ot Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of foe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1.-00 p.m on December 5,2002. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 9, Sam Bravata Plat, according to foe recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of plats, on page 68 The redemption period shall be 6 months from foe date of such sale, unlees foe property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §60032418. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from foe date of sale. The fore­ seeing mortgagee can resand foe sale in foe event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simuttaneous resolution with foe borrower. Dated: October 31.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duty known as Fifth Third Bank), As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 (11-28) Fie No. 200.0608 Notice of Mortgage Foredocure Sato THS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE.4FDNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW tF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in foe conditons of a mortgage made by NicotoL. Beison a single woman (original mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 31.1907. and recorded on November 5.1967 in Document No. 1003763 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated October 31,1997, which was record­ ed on November 12. 1997, in Document fififYMHa, Barry OrewSy Records, on wt4ch mort­ gage foere is claimed to be due at foe date here­ of foe sum ol SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND 34/100 defers ($6133834). inducing interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and foe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be forectoeed by a sale ot foe mort­ gaged prenwee. or come part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) pjn.. on December 5.2002. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of E.W. Bliss Repiat of a part of the South 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Rango 8 West, being a reptat of foe blowing; Lots 7.8,9 and 10 of Block 13 of MJ. KenBokfs Addition to foe City of Hastings. Lots 4, 5, 6 and part of 7 of John Uchty's First Addition to foe City of Hastings, vto Lots 4,5,6,7.8,9. and part ol Lots 3 and 10 of Fairview AddHton to the City of Hastings, accord­ ing to foe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plate on Page 24. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unlees determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. In which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from foe date of such sale. Dated: October 24.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Cougars 248-563-1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rle •990505840 Cougars (11/21) HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a pub­ lic hearing upon the following described matters on Thursday, November 21. 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S. M-43 within Hope Township. The ltem(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the following: 1. The application by McKeough Land Company. Inc. of 208 Franklin Street Grand Haven. Michigan, for the rezoning from an existing ’AR" Agriculture and Rural Residential District zoning classification to a proposed "RL" Single Family Residential Lake District zon­ ing classification of an approximately 3 1/2 acre portion of the parcel located at 5709 Head Road in Hope Township. The portion ol the aforementioned parcel proposed for rezoning has water frontage both on Head Lake and Little Pine Lake. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendment(s) st or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment(s) and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and may further examine the same at the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuate with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Hope Townsnip Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Jim L. Carr, Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 �Pago 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 Emmet's friends do end run on “no memorial service" by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Former Barry County Commissioner Emmet Herrington may have given strict orders that no public memorial service be held when he died. His family may have honored his re­ quest. holding only a private family re­ membrance after Herrington pissed away at the age of 83 this past July. But Herrington didn’t say a tree couldn't be dedicated in his honor. And if a few friends and family members happened to take the opportunity to say a few words about someone they cared about during the dedication ceremony, well. Emmet could like it or lump it. “We’re going »o do it whether you like it or not, Emmet," Kellogg Community Col­ lege President Paul Ohm declared to those gathered at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center for the dedication ceremony Wednesday. “If you don’t like it, that’s tough.” “Emmet didn’t have to mourn for him­ self." John Fehsenfeld said, “but we have to mourn to get it out of our system." Some people said later that Emmet, had he been in attendance, might have stood around shaking his head disapprovingly and muttering a few choice expletives. “Emmet was against doing anything of consequence at the time of his death." Fehsenfeld Center Director Tim Sleevi said. Herrington wasn't big on formalities, Slecvi said. But because no formal service was held, “there were people who didn’t nave a chance to say good-bye.” Sleevi, Fehsen­ feld and a few others cooked up the tree dedication to “thank a pretty nice guy who was a friend of ours.” Also hatched was an idea for a scholar­ ship fund in Herrington's name. Such a fund would be appropriate considering Herrington was “big on education, big on training,” Sleevi said. “He was very big on people actualizing their potential." Herrington was so enamored of educa­ tion he went back to college at age 70 and eventually obtained a bachelor's in busi­ ness administration and a master's in public administration. “He had a real of knowledge of wanting to support studies of all kinds." family friend Joan Armitage said. Herrington was one of the prime forces behind the building of the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. Slecvi said. “We owe him a great deal." “When I first came to Barry County,” Fehsenfeld said. “I came via M-179. I re­ member seeing this land and thinking this would be a magnificent place for a col­ lege." Little did he know that many years later a college would indeed be build on the acreage, he said. Herrington was instru­ mental in convincing the owners of the property to sell it for use as the KCC Hast­ ings campus. Fehsenfeld said. KCC President Paul Ohm stands next to the new plaque dedicating the tree to Emmet Herrington. LEGAL NOTICES Robert A. Tremain A Aeeooietoe, P.C. ie ■ debt collector end we are attempting to collect a THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FOR THAT PUreoaL PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MUJTARY PUTT. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Frankhn H. Moore, wife and husband, joint ten­ ants with right* of survivorship, to United Companies lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1997 and recorded June 25.1997 in Liber 699. Page 618, Barry County Records. Satd mortgage is now held by UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C, created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated a* of September 1, 1997, among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corpor­ ation, as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of California, NA. as trustee by assignment dated October 25, 1997 and recorded on January 12. 1998 in Doc* 1006280. Barry County Record*. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two and 47/100 Dollars ($65,472.47) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises. County Courthouse m Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 12.2002. The premises are located m the City of Hastings. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15 'Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of Hastings’ as recorded in Liber 2. Page(s) 15 of Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period shaM be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* for UCFC Loen Trust 1997-C, created pursuant to a PoUing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1. 1997. among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Banker* Trust Company of California. NA. as . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 199.0776 (12/5) used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has made in toe conditions ot a mortgage made by EMMETT SWAN AND ALISE SWAN. HUSBAND AND WIFE to VANDYK MORTGAGE CORP. MICHI­ GAN. Mortgagee, dated April 10. 1998, and recorded on May 19. 1996, as Instrument No. 1012166 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to MANUFAC­ TURERS & TRADERS TRUST COMPANY. ONE M4T PLAZA. BUFFALO. NY 14203-2399. TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZATION SERIES 1996-3, AGREEMENT DATED 09-01-98, by an assignment dated July 16,2002, and recorded on August 16. 2002, as Instrument No. 1085727 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of thirty six thousand eight hun­ dred sixteen and 38/100 Dollars ($36,816.38). including interest al 11.125% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort- gaged premises, or some part at them, at public vendue, at toe Barry County Courthouse. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on December 19.2002. Sato premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY County. Michlgrz. and are LOT 11 OF ASSESSOR S PLAT NO. 2 OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. BARRY COUN­ TY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST CASTLETON TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIB ED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAND CONVEYED BY ALANSON W PHILLIPS TO LANSING BRIGGS. THENCE EAST 77 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 142 FEET. THENCE WEST 77 FEET. THENCE NORTH 142 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. The redemption period shall be 6 months from doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date ot such sale. Dated: November 14,2002 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee ol Mortgagee MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST COM­ PANY. ONE M & T PLAZA. BUFFALO. NY 14203­ 2399. TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZATION SERIES 1996-3. AGREEMENT DATED 09-01 -98 Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 For information please oft (248) 540-7701 (12/5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Al TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Connie D. Edwards a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for lender America's Wholesale Lander, Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2001, and recorded on July 23, 2001 in Uber Document No. 1063490 In Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage Tim Sleevi (left foreground) explains to those in attendance that the tree wrtl be a remembrance of Herrington for generations to come. sum d ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND FOURTEEN AND 99/100 dollars ($114,014.99), including interest at 7.625% per annum. mortgage and the statute In such case made and venue. at toe Barry County Courthouse In Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p-nv, on December 19,2002. Said premises are steed in CITY OF MK> DLEVH1E, f. Michigan, and are IM of Section 6. comer of Sectton 10 West, toenap Soufo 03 seconds West 161.09 thence South 00 00 minutes 00 seconds beginning: thence South 0 degrees 00 00 seconds West 243.00 feet thence South degrees ___________________ 07 minutes 03 seconds West 180.00 feet; thence Norm 0 fiance North 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds East 180 00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right-of-way to Payne Lake The redemption period shall be 6 mooth(s) abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemptton period shal be 30 day* from toe date ol such sate. Dated: November 14,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 File *200230830 Mustangs (12-12) Herrington family members gather under the oak tree dedicated to Herrington. From left are granddaughter-in-law Mindi Boles, great-granddaughter Hallie Boles, grandson Mark Boles, great-granddaughter Mackenzie Chapman, son-in-law Mike Boies, daughter Gail Boies, and granddaughter KeHy Chapman. College students often wonder why the college is named Fehsenfeld, Sleevi said. “They wonder if it’s named after some old dead guy. So every so often we roll out John” to prove that the college’s namesake is still alive and kicking, he said. Fehsenfeld worked with Herrington and others to make the college a reality. “Over the years I was impressed with the fact that Emmet’s ancestors walked from New York State to Michigan,” Fehsenfeld said. “Emmet has been an integral part of the history of the county. He never forgot that. Until the day he died, he looked out ffious COMMUNITY PREVENTIONIST Local Substance Abuse Agency has an opening for a pan-time Community Prcvcntionisl (approximately 20-24 hours per week); interested persons should possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related human service field, along with excellent interpersonal skills, organiza­ tion. and experience in community building/collaboration. Send resume and cover letter to: Barry County Substance Abuse Services 220 West Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Ju memory of... FOR SALE IVAN J. SNYDER 6-22-20 — 11-16-95 Some people come into our lives and quickly go. । within city limits of Hastings 819 E. Mateo . Some stay for a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same. Love, Jinnie Two bedroom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinished basement. New nx>f on garage and house, new outside plumbing Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bednxims. living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and Ixithrcom floors. Also, all of interior has been freshly painted. Phone 1-616-262-9702 • Seller: Malachi King % Reduced to $78,000 Equal Opportunity Employer OFFICE FOR RENT THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! degrading 1-800-237-2379 MRTSY51 Exceptional and Four-room suite affordable or singles. Including: Conference room High-speed cable internet access Telephone system in place Utilities included Private parking Available: Limited secretarial services Copying Carriage House Professional Park Call Il4.5-50.l0 for apiK>intnicnt Delton Community Christmas ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR DELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Saturday, November 23 10:00 am - 4:00 pm for the welfare of the county." Fehsenfeld said Herrington was “a de­ voted husband" who “loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren." Herrington also loved his country, Fehsen­ feld said, serving in the military in World War II. Herrington won a Bronze Star and other campaign medals during the war. He also contracted malaria and was wounded by shrapnel, Fehsenfeld said, which “he carried in his system from that time on.” Herrington was “a civic-minded man,” Fehsenfeld said. “He loved government. He loved the law ” Over the years he was in­ volved in many community and govern­ ment activities numbering over 100, Fehsenfeld said. “Emmet has touched thou­ sands of people in this county by his lead­ ership. He helped people to become leaden to take his place. I’ve always thought of him as a leader of leaders." Herrington’s granddaughter, Kelly Chap­ man, said she recalled many family dinners where Herrington would encourage family members to debate the issues. “He could be contentious," Ohm said. “He was a study in conflicts." While Herrington could be kind, he could also “do things that could get to you,” Ohm said. Every so often Ohm would have to remind him that he was “wrapped around an axle here," Ohm said. He would tell him “you’re not going anywhere. You’re spinning your wheels and digging holes in the ground.” Nevertheless, Ohm said, Herrington was “a remarkable man” of “courage, integrity, insight and vision." Former county commissioner Bob Wen­ ger said Herrington was “a gentleman, a scholar, a person who would dig out the best of you. I was very honored to know the man." County Commissioner Sandy James re­ called that “when Emmet got on a project he thought should happen, he never walked, he ran. He was a bull with horns. He taught me a lot. I’m glad to be here.” Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Barry County Economic Alliance Director, recalled the times when Herrington would pop into her office to say hello, eschewing a handshake in favor of a hug. “He was always there en­ couraging you to go beyond what you thought you could do," she said. Herrington had a busy private life, too, family members remembered. After retiring from hospital adnrnistrative duties in Battle Creek, Herrington took up cattle farming in Barry County. “He loved those cattle,” family friend See EMMET, page 18 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 - Page 15 Cruz leaving prosecutor's office for Ingham County job by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz loves his job in Barry County, but the complications of raising a family in Lans­ ing and a pay increase led to his decision this week to accept of job with the Ingham County Prosecutor s Office. “I learned the ropes here,” said Cruz, 35, who joined the staff of Barry County Prose cutor Dale Crowley just prior to Crowley stepping down and Shane McNeill taking over. “Barry County has excellent judges. I absolutely love it here. Everyone’s been very friendly.” Cruz said his 45-minute commute has prevented him from attending PTA meet­ ings and parent-teacher conferences for his two children during the nearly three years he has worked in Hastings. He did not move to Hastings because, “I didn't want to uproot them and move them here." A graduate of the Cooley Law School in Lansing. Cruz said in 2000 that it was his dream to work in criminal law. He was hired to replace former assistant prosecutor David Maklcd. Cruz graduated from law school in May 1999 and passed the bar exam on his first try after spending several months interning at the Allegan County Prosecutor's Office and at the Ann Arbor public defender's of­ fice. After growing up on Long Island, Cruz attended Andrews University in Berrien Springs from 1984 until 1987 and later spent eight years in the United Stales Army with five years on active duty, he said. With the Army, Cruz was stationed in Germany, where he served during Operation Dessert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. As a member of the Signal Corp. Cruz began studies to become a helicopter pilot, a goal that was sidelined after he suffered a knee injury, he said. Cruz went on to obtain his bachelor’s de­ gree in history and political science with a minor in fine art at the University of Mary­ land in 1995. While at Cooley Law School, Cruz was chairman of the outdoor club, participated in moot (mock) trial competition and was a member of the Criminal Law Society and the International Law Club. work, since my youth," said Cruz. "The ex­ perience at Allegan solidified that. It was a lot of fun. 1 was able to do just what the situation required, whether it was sending someone to jail or dismissing the charges when appropriate.” Cruz said prosecution work "requires dis­ cretion and careful deliberation." He and his wife, Gudrun, whom he met while in Germany, have two children, ages 6 and 8. While in Hastings, Cruz prosecuted all kinds of criminal cases, including juvenile, misdemeanor and felony crimes, served as a coach with Maklci* of the school’s mock trial team which advanced to a stale title in 2001 and participated in Law Day festivi­ ties. He was often called on to speak to various school classes about the justice system and his position. In juvenile court, Cruz said he is notori­ ous for giving “sweet 17” speeches. “The purpose of probate court is to reha­ bilitate the juvenile," he said. “At the time of disposition, which is equivalent to a sen­ tencing, I give my highly charged ’this child will be 17 in a few months which makes him and adult and he will be on the prosecutor’s list. If he or she messes up again. I’m going to give him extra special treatment, the maximum jail time.” Cruz said as a result, “a good percentage of kids who hear the speech really don’t want to be in court again.” A smaller percentage, however, have continued to commit crimes and ended up in prison. He said the saddest cases he has handled are child molestation cases. “I believe there is a disproportionate number of criminal sexual conduct cases in Barry County,’ he said. “These are the sad­ dest cases. They have ripple effects. Within a matter of years, the victims hit adoles­ cence, get into alcohol and drugs, then mo­ lest other children and wind up in a life of crime. It’s a vicious cycle.” In Barry County, too, Cruz learned to deal with a large volume of cases. “Wc are understaffed here,” he said. “There may be another position created soon and wc really need one. If you’re try­ ing to handle too many cases, you can’t deal with them all appropriately. We’re try- Chief Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Jeff Cruz announced Wednesay he will leave the office to accept a position with the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. (Banner file photo) ing to dispense justice equally and fairly for the police, the victims and the defendants.” Cruz will be leaving a staff of four prosecutors to become a member of a staff of 30 assistants to Ingham County Prose­ cutor Stuart Dunnings III, whose chief as­ sistant is Joyce Draganchuk. “I’m excited about it,” said Cruz who ex­ pects to leave in about .hree weeks. “I think this is is the best interest of his career," said Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill. In Barry County, “he’s been instrumental in our ability to handle the case load estab­ lished over the last year and a half, and it will be more difficult after he's gone from an administrative and friendship perspective. He’s a really good guy, he’s honest and he cares about people.” McNeill will immediately begin looking for a replacement to fill the vacancy on his staff. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricky L. Elkins and Theresa M. Elkins, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 1, 1999. and recorded on March 2. 1999 in Document <1025905 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Weils Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association FKA Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee, Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002, which was recorded on Octotar 9.2002, in Instrument *1089081, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 37/100 doters ($72,669.37), including interest at 8.910% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on December 12, 2002 Said preimses are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 71. together with the right of access to Thomapple Lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Park Plat. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite 4200227533 Mustangs (11/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer, made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Welch and Bobbie Joe Welch (onginai mort­ gagors) to Freedom Mtg Corp D.’B/A Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2000, and recorded on April 6. 2000 in Doc. « 1042782 in Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 29. 2000. which was recorded on March 29. 2001. tn Doc. • 1057274. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE AND 52/100 dollars ($69,021.52), including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sand mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged piermses. or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on December 19. 2002. Sato premises are situated n TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing 1206 Feet West of the Southeast corner of the West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 13. Thence North 182 Feet. Thence West 152 Feet. Thence South 182 Feet. Thence East 152 Feet to the Place of Beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sa*e. unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: COUGARS 248-593-1301 Tiott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200229975 Cougars (12/5) Notice of Mortgage Forwdosure Sale ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY EQR THAT PURPOSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jason Larabee and Carrie Larabee. husband and wife, io D&N Bank. mod. gager dated June 10. 1996 and recorded June 12, 1996 in Document Number 1013423. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation by assignment dated August 16. 2000 and recorded on September 1. 2000 in Document Number 1^46946. Barry County Records There Is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sun of Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and 60/100 Dollars ($85,512.6) including interest at me ran ol 7.375% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained In the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State ol Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgage will be toredoeed by a sale ol the mortgaged premisas. or some part ol them, at pubhc venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings In Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 pm on December 12. 2002 The premises are located in trie City ol Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lol 12. block 11 ol Lincoln Park Addition to the Northeastern, Central Elementary students win card contest recorded plat thereof as recorded to liber 1 of The Joint PTO Council ot the Hastings Area School System sponsored a holiday greeting card contest that was open to all developmental kindergarten through fifth-grado students. The winning entries will be printed and used by the school district as its 2002 Christmas card. Pictured are winners Devan House (left), a fourth-grade student at Northeastern Elementary, and Jessica Kloosterman. a fourth-grader at Central Elementary. Each student will receive a complimentary set of cards featuring their card design. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tw sate to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 7, 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, a Pennsylvania Corporation , As Assignee P.O. Bex 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 280.0017 (12-5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE K ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig Greenfield and Leona Greenfield, husband and wife, tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Paul A. Getzm and Lynn M Getzto DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgagee, dated June 14,1999 and recorded on June 21,1999 to Liber Document No. 1031480 Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe BA Mortgage, LLC (a wholly owned subekkary of Bank of America. NA) auc- gage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 15.1999, which was recorded on Au­ gust 23. 1999. to Uber Document No. 1034327 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there FIFTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY­ SEVEN ANO 92/100 dokam ($50,667.92), hckjding interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided. notice is hereby given that said mort- venue, at the Barry County Courthouse to Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on December 12, 2002. Said premises are situated to VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: ---------------------- M < *---- *--- «---- | frxjxj a —4 me recoroed rtat tnereoi Degnrang m uoor i or Tbs rodamplion period that ba 6 monthfr) abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, to which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from too date of such sate. Dated: October 31,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sufte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite • 200229259 Hawks KARAOKE * Tmbtnnod right to home. delight! Possible -aro down payment programs on naw 2000 Cape Cod! • Great country setting • Super view ot 3 acres • Very open floor plan * Custom built • Premium Pella windows & doors • Energy features • Cabinetry • Floor covering ■ Much more • Finished walkout, daylight basement • Family room to patio with hoi tub • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • MFL • Large 40x32 pole bam • Too much to mention! Just $149,900! Dimetans: stale Rd. east a-M. 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Suu 12-5 Thornapple Lake Estates Located on Beautiful Thornapple Lake, a 400 Acre All Season and All Sport Lake • Community Building • Cable TV • On Site 24-Hour Manager • Boat Landing for Fishing • Recreation Areas with 2 Playgrounds • Reasonable Rates • Sites for Single or Double Wide • Centralized between Four Major Cities CALL TODAY! 517-852-1514 6335 Thornapple Lake Rd. nashullle. Ml 49075 517-543-0920 House Sunday 11/17,2-4 2441 Morgan Road - 79 W. to Morgan Road North Great place for hones - on this 9 acin with 2 bams and fence 3 Bedroom home with 2 5 car attached garage a.>u partial basement Everything but the bedrooms his been remodeled New siding, roof, windows, insulation, wiring, water heater A softener. Priced to sell at 5149.900 Cail Kim Loomte 9 (517) 231-1978 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14. 2002 A man charged with resisting a Michigan State Police trooper during a traffic stop Sept. 2 fought again with the same officer when she went to his home Sept. 25 to ar­ rest him on the warrant. Robert Daniel Kidder, 31, of Middleville, pleaded guilty to both charges of resisting and obstructing police and was ordered to spend 90 days in jail with credit for 44 days served and the balance of his jail suspended if he is successful on one year probation. Both sentences were identical and will be served concurrently to one another. “It was disturbing to read the pre sentence interview,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz. “He comes across as highly tense, nervous, a powder keg. It’s obvious he has an extremely out of control anger problem, based on his conduct." Cruz said Kidder had claimed to not have a problem “and he doesn’t want to go to an­ ger management." Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher noted that “there’s no question he’s emotional, he has a mental health problem that needs to be addressed. He’s rather engaging at some points and other times I’ve seen the same thing Ms. (probation agent Judy) Brewer saw.” Dutcher said Kidder's emotions seem to be “at the surface of the skin." He pointed out that Kidder did not strike the officer, but that he did use “disrespect and profanity wc couldn’t talk about outside the court room let alone in here.” Dutcher went on to say his client is sorry for how he talked to the officer. “He did write a letter of apology, which has been given to the prosecutor for Trooper (Sandy) Larsen,” said Dutcher. “I am sorry,” said Kidder. “I am sorry for everything that has led up to this. I have a problem, 1 do know it’s anger and I need help. The last 44 days in jail I’ve recog­ nized some of my symptoms from talking to the preacher. 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That charge is expected to be dismissed at the time of her Dec. 12 sentencing on the other count, to which she pleaded guilty. VanTuinen could be sentenced to a maxi­ mum of 10 years in prison on the convic­ tion. Her arrest was the result of a Southwest Enforcement Team investigation, which led to the convictions of Wyatt and McKelvey. “I knew it was being operated,” said Van Tuincn. “It was in the vehicle, in my trunk." • Nick Wyatt, 23, of Plainwell, is set to be sentenced Nov. 21 on his conviction of possession of methamphetamine July 6 in Orangeville Township. Wyatt originally was charged with oper­ ating, maintaining a laboratory near speci fied places (within 500 feet of a residence, business, school or church.) That charge will be dismissed at the time of sentencing in exchange for his guilty plea to the lesser, charge. “Obviously, the prosecutor sees some­ thing in you I don’t see," said Judge James Fisher. “I’m not there yet. Here’s what I wrote at the bottom of (my notes.) ‘Prison.’ You’d better get with the pro­ gram.” Wyatt is also charged with probation violation as a result of the drug offense be­ cause he was previously convicted of arson. “I’ve been making changes,” said Wyatt. • “Well, it’s not apparent to me,” said Fisher. • Brandon James Krouse, 18, of Nash­ ville, was granted jBoImcs Youthful Trainee Act Status on his conviction of larceny in a building. t Krouse is accused of stealing $105 Aug. 9 in Nashville, a felony that carries a maxi­ mum possible pj^alty of four years in prison ari^l/or a $WX) fine. “It’sY$joo4rc®iL” McNeill. “He -^pulifrisve M^Hprtunity to have the awgraWhwi ifffliWhis record.” “There isn’t any question there are con­ siderations both w^ys," said defense attor­ ney Michael McPhillips. “Brandon has learned a great lesson from the abort time he was in jail.” • John Aninas Abraitis, 53, of Wayland, complied with the terms of a one-year de­ layed sentence including the completion of anger management counseling. In exchange, he had his charge of assault with a dangerous weapon dismissed. ponce I B€ AT: Burglars take loot from auction barn ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A Sunday b eak-in of lhe C4A Auction Store in the 12000 block of south M-66 netted some unknown burglars a lot of loot. Michigan Slate Police said the suspects apparently damaged a garage window during the break-in and got away with a pellet gun, a pistol cross bow, another cross bow a number of folding knives, a Ninja sword and lighters. The incident remains under investigation. Four counterfeit cases to be probed *,JJ^?PNGS F°ur arca businesses fell victim Friday to the passing of counterfeit $100 bills, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said his department has identified two Hastings females who may have passed up to four of lhe bills. Leedy said the bills were accepted at Vitale’s, the Admiral Station, the Superette and 99 Nails. The case has been turned over to the Secret Service for further investigation. Another report that a counterfeit $5 bill was passed at Felpausch in Hastings is not believed to be related. “The bill appears to have been passed to an innocent party to spent it at a local store " said Leedy. Yet another case of a counterfeit $10 bill being passed al the Citgo gas station also is believed by police Io be unrelated to the other cases, Leedy said. School construction trailers burglarized HASTINGS - Three trailers used as offices for a construction crew at Hastings High School were broken into sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning, according to Hastings City Police Officer Rick Argo. Nothing apparently was taken after an unknown subject or subjects used a pry tool to enter the trailers through the windows. “There was roughly $20 damage to each trailer," said Argo. “And, it appears they took a ladder from lhe construction area and used it to climb to lhe mezzanine where they broke a window," causing another $50 or more in damage. The evidence was discovered Monday when the construction crew reported to the site to resume work on the community and education center. Tools missing from Martin Road garage WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the re­ ported treak-in of a Martin Road garage believed to have occurred sometime last month when someone got away with $490 in tools. Troopers said a portable air compressor and a hammer drill were taken from the ga­ rage. ........ The items have not been recovered and police have no suspects. Hundreds of golf balls stolen from yard RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A man who has a driving range in his back yard discovered Oct. 27 that two milk crates containing and estimated 200 to 300 golf balls were taken. The incident occurred in the 900 block of Hammond Road, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Police have no suspects and the incident is still under investigation. Golf cart missing from area course RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A 1996 Yamaha golf cart worth $2,100 was stolen from a • David Boze, 18, of Cloverdale, was in court Thursday to be sentenced on one count of assault with a dangerous weapon (a golf ball) and another charge of malicious destruction of property. Instead, he was asked to submit to a drug test. When Boze returned to the court room, the judge learned that Boze could not or “would not” urinate into a cup and that he had allegedly stated, “it wouldn’t matter anyway” because he had smoked pot before appearing for court that day. Fisher canceled Boze s bond and his sen­ tencings were re-scheduled until Dec. 5. • Ricardo Flores, 17, of West Olive, was ordered to continue probation and to serve 11 months in the Barry County Jail for violating the probation he was serving on his previous conviction of seduction. “There’s no question my client did not successfully follow the directions of this court, on probation,” said Dutcher. “He smoked marijuana. It can be attributed to his youth. It was not very smart ” Flores also had problems reporting to his probation agent. “What did you think was going to hap­ pen when you decided to blow off the rules I gave you?” said Fisher. “1 wasn't thinking,” said Flores. “You are in a position where you com­ mitted an offense I take to be quite serious,” said Fisher. “You are in a position of going to prison if you don’t comply with the rules. You will follow these rules or it wi'l be you putLng yourself in prison.” storage area at Gun Ridge Golf Course sometime between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31, accord­ ing to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Troopers said lhe cars had been winterized and stored for the season on Oct. 29. Vehicles damaged by unknown objects YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Three vehicles were damaged Nov. 3 on Patter­ son Road near M-179 after nightfall when a northbound vehicle approached and passed, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan Slate Police. Troopers said that as the vehicle passed, all three vehicles were struck by an unknown object. Damaged were a 2000 Ford truck (windshield.) a 1998 Chevrolet truck (driver side mirror broken off) and a 1994 Geo Metro ("A" pillar dented and scratched). Police said no one was hurt and ask that anyone with information call Trooper Kelly Linebaugh at lhe Michigan Stale Police at 948-8283. DNR storage shed broken Into YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A DNR storage shed was broken into and a state- ' owned motorcycle was stolen sometime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 7, according to the Michigan State Police. DNR officers reported that an overhead door was damaged when suspects entered the shed. “Once inside, several items were moved around and a 1990 Suzuki motorcycle had been taken,” said police. “It is valued at $800.” Evidence was left at the scene, said police who continue their investigation. NEWS Newspapers: The medium of choice! 83% 71% of community newspaper readers read every issue or almost every issue. don't always read direct mail ads. National Newspaper Association readership study. Spotlight on the Reader For more information, call 1 (800) 829-lNNA. I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 14, 2002 - Page 17 Massive search leads to rescue of hunter 43 hours after fall by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A bow hunter believed to have fallen 20 et from a Martin Road arca tree stand icsday night was found alive Thursday at 15 p.m. after a four-hour search by West ichigan Search and Rescue. Wolverine mine. West Michigan Search Dogs, one .iicoptcr and 16 volunteers. The condition of Shannon L. Brischke. 3, of Woodland has been upgraded from ritical to serious at Spectrum Hospital /here he is suffering from a broken neck. “They tell me he will not walk again,” aid Martin Road resident James Kinney /ho was the first to become concerned /hen Brischke did not return to Kinney's lome where he lives. “He can’t talk bc:ause he has tubes down his throat. He an’l breathe on his own. Until he gets beter. we’ll have no idea what exactly hapcned.” Hospital staff have told Kinney, howver. that Brischke is lucky to be alive. “He’s making good progress.” said Kinicy on Monday. “They said its an absolute niracle he was alive.” Brischke was found when Ottawa bounty based. West Michigan Search and tcscue Team Leader Howard “Fitz” 'itzgerald. working with a Wolverine Ca■line tracking dog and its volunteer handler, heard a noise after blowing a whistle. “They thought they heard something, some voice, but they didn’t know if it was just kids playing down the road,” said Kin­ key. “They moved closer and blew it again that time, they heard him say. help me.’” Brischke was conscious, suffering pa­ ralyses in his legs and kidney damage from remaining in one position for so many hours. He also suffered some spinal injuries and is battling pneumonia. “He was well dressed for the weather,” said Kinney. “He had two jackets.” The Woodland Township Fire Depart­ ment First Responders administered Hrs! aid to Brischke at the scene and carried the victim out of the woods with assistance from the volunteer rescuers. West Michigan Search and Rescue also helped the firefighters set up a landing zone lor the AirCarc helicopter which trans­ ported Brischke to Grand Rapids, said Stark. Kinney said Brischke has stayed with him on and off over the years “when he needs help.” Brischke had called Kinney Tuesday to say he was going to “sit in a deer stand a while.” he said. “It was ail because of a stupid, 12-point buck he’d seen a week before and not hav­ ing a harness," said Kinney. “When I went home Tuesday night. I wasn’t sure if he had actually gone. I didn’t know if he’d changed his mind. He has his own life and friends and I have mine.” Wednesday morning when Brischke still had not turned up. Kinney scoured two wood lots. “1 wanted to know in my own mind that he wasn’t out there,” said Kinney. “He does have a history of taking off. I missed one woodlot and that’s the one he was eventu­ ally found in.” ; Wednesday evening, Kinney said he called Brischke’s boss al Greenleaf Tree [Service near Middleville to ask whether IBrischke had been to work. I “When I was talking to his boss, we de­ cided 1 should call the police now,” said Kinney. “I told them both sides of the lory, that he had filled a thermos with cof­ ee, that it almost looked like someone amc, picked him up and left.” The Hastings Post of the Michigan State ’olicc told Kinney Wednesday night that hey would send a day shift trooper on Hiursday morning, “I’d show him the vood lots and he would make a decision whether to search.” said Kinney. “I’m not darning the state police at all because I had old them both sides of the story and it /ould be terrible to get all these people tied p looking for somebody who might not be Kinney said his next call was to well nown Hastings area dog handler JoBeth Iridleman whom he hoped would be able > respond with a bloodhound. “She didn't have a bloodhound anymore nd unbeknownst to me, she called this roup in Kalamazoo and they called somenc else, Aiea Brownell from Wolverine ’anine in Rockford," said Kinney. “She lid they could be here first thing Thursday orning if I wanted and I said, ’yeah.’ I anted." Kinney next received a call from Field ommandcr Charles Stark from West lichigan Search and Rescue who said he ould be there at 7:30 a.m. “Wc provide communications for the >g units." said Stark, who did not hesitate respond even knowing Brischke's hisry. “His keys were still there, he rolled s own cigarettes and his rolling machine Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell, Rent, Buy, Hire Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 was still there. If you’re going away for a couple of days, you’re going to take your rolling machine.” Brischke’s bow hunting equipment was also no where to be found. “We always err on the side of caution." said Stark of his agency, which provides searches free of charge. “From what I was hearing, in my mind, it was a real possibil­ ity that he might be out there.” Stark was in Lake Odessa before dawn Thursday morning setting up a command post where he coordinated the methodical search by four search dogs and their han dlcrs from Wolverine Canine and West Michigan Search Dog. Each unit was paired with a field commander from Stark’s organization. “Wc have radio communications and G.P.S. (global positioning service) that we provide for the handlers.” said Stark. Its a multi agency type thing.” Also responding was volunteer helicop­ ter pilot Dave Rice who flew his own air­ craft over the search area at his own ex­ pense. “In the meantime. I got a plat map that 1 had printed for Shannon before and I made circles around the wood lots.” said Kinney. “During that whole time. I still wasn’t sure he was still out there.” Kinney said he was overwhelmed by the response. "I thought it seemed like a lot of people from all over,” he said. “The whole time. I didn’t know what I should be thinking. 1 even got out my long distance phone bill and called every number 1 didn’t recognize to sec if he might be with one of those pcopic." Stark said he set up the command post at St. Edwards Catholic Church to avoid cre­ ating multiple tracks and scents which would confuse the dogs. “Initially, we fixed on a four-milc square area to search but we had to pare it down to two square miles due to the number of peo­ ple we had searching," said Stark. “And, we needed a place to land a helicopter. The people at St. Edward's church were gra­ cious. exquisite hosts. They even let us use the inside of the building if wc had to, and they provided lunch for the crew." Stark was pleased with the result of the search though at one point, his crew needed police escort to search some property “wc were not going to be allowed to go on." he said. “We’re not there to ruffle any feathers,” said Stark. “We’re there for one purpose and that’s to try and save an individual’s life. This is a dedicated, well 'rained group of people.” Stark said he was relieved when Brischke was found alive by his colleague. "Wc were absolutely thrilled to find him conscious and in that condition,” said Stark. “Il could have been a recovery rather than a rescue. That’s what we’re there for. When you hear that voice over the radio say. we've located him,’ those are the greatest words you can hear.” He also commended the Woodland Fire­ fighters whom he said “did a superb job" along with the local ambulance paramedics in stabilizing Brischke for the airlift. "When we located him, we contacted Barry Central Dispatch and they toned out the fire department and the ambulance,” said Stark. “We covered him with a blanket and even though we are all heavily trained in first aid and CPR, we let them take the lead, and we assisted where we were asked." He added that Kinney did nothing wrong in waiting until Wednesday to begin his search for Brischke. “1 think Jim is an absolutely wonderful person.” said Stark. “With the injuries Brischke had, it woula not have made a dif­ ference.” With firearm deer hunting season start­ ing Friday. Stark urges people to exercise safety and to immediately follow their in­ stincts . “1 do encourage people to call as soon as you get qualms that something is wrong,” said Stark. “Under the circumstance, with this guy's past behavior, it was certainly taken into account. It was an issue he set himself up for." Michigan State Police Sgt. Bill House said his department did not immediately begin a search Wednesday night when troopers were first contacted “because it was dark.” and because Brischke previ­ ously disappeared of his own will. "And Mr. Kinney had been to the area and searched already,” said House. “He said Mr. Brischke disappears regularly and shows up a few days later.” Hastings State Police Post Commander, F/Lt. Greg Krusinga said his officers also felt that since a methodical search was be­ ing coordinated by another agency, it would only complicate matters to interfere. “Wc do want to let people know that when they arc out hunting, they need to leave an itinerary." said Krusinga. “I think its important to let people know the general area you’re going to be hunting in and when you expect to be back." Stark also urges hunters to keep commu­ nications equipment such as a radio or cell phone on their person. "It needs to be a joint effort between the hunter and the loved ones." said Stark. “ This is where I’m going, this is when I expect to be kick.' If a hunter expects to stop off for a bile before going home, he or she needs io spend the time and effort to contact the loved ones with radio or cell phone. Communications are great things and they have to be on the body." Pickup rolls atop car in collision An 82-year-dd Middleville man was taken to Pennock Hospital by Thomapple Ambulance Thursday after he drove into the path of an M-37 pickup truck, accord­ ing to the Michigan State Police. Trooper Barry Schrader reported that Maynard Park of North M-37 Highway stopped his 1996 Buick on the southbound shoulder to check his mail, then made a left turn onto the roadway and crossed the center­ line into the northbound lane where the collision occurred. The truck’s driver, Paul Newton, 28, was unable to stop before his 1996 Chevy pickup truck rolled over the passenger side of Park’s vehicle in the 3000 block of M-37. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and both had working airbags which deployed upon impact. Park was issued a hazardous action citation, police reported. He was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Newton was not hurt. (Sun and News photo by Shelly Sulser) JAS networks^ PINE LAKE * GUERNSEY LAKE * BIC CEDAR $i_JL_ 9 OS per month for High Speed DSL internet access? JAS Networks, Inc. is proud to announce its continued growth into the Hastings and Grand Rapids area. 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After everyone said their piece within the warmth of the college lounge, they trooped outside to watch Ohm place a com­ memorative plaque on an oak tree in back of the college. The plaque, Slecvi pointed out. is “envi­ ronmentally friendly." In coming years, he said, people can “go out there any time you want and ponder the universe.” Those interested in donatinj to lhe schol­ arship fund can send a check to the Kellogg Community College Foundation. 450 N. Avenue. Battle Creek. Mich. 49017. or call the foundation at 616/965-4161. Be sure to specify on lhe check or in a note that the money is to go to lhe Emmet Herrington scholarship fund. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them Let Us QUOTE YOUR WORK! The BANNER. To subscribe call John Fehsenfeld paid tribute to a man who helped make the Fehsenfeld Center a reality. ' • J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 945-9554 ■■ Pontiac Oldsmobile __ . .. .. ... 328 North Michigan Avemje . 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Mortgagee. dated January 26. 1969 and racorded on January 2S. 1999 m Uber 1024349 on Page 1 m Barry County Racorda. Michigan. and was assigned by mesne aaalgnmante lo BA Mongaga. LLC (a whoky owned aubtedury ol Bank ot America. NA.) auccaaaor In interest by merger ol Nebonsbenc Mongaga Corporation. Assignee by aa aaugnmant dated May is. 1999. which waa recorded on July 14. 1999. m Ubar 1032455 on Page 1. Barry County Racorda. on when mortgage there is darned lo be due at the date hared me sum ol SEVENTYONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTYNINE AND 02/100 doaari (S71.579.02). rxAxkng interest al 7.500% per anrxan Under the power ol sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby gvan that said mort­ gage will bo toradoeod by a aata ot the mort­ gaged premises. or some part ol mem. at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml st 1 00 pro on December 5, 2002. Said promroes are situated m CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barty County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8 of Block 7 Daniel Stricker a Addition lo the City. formerly VBage ot Hastings, according lo ths recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 1 ot Piels on Psge 11; ateo ma South 12 test ol Lot 3 ot Block 7 ot Daniel Striker a Addteon to toe City. Formerly VBags ol HasSnga. according to the racorded pkt tiered. aa recorded In Uber 1 ot Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 monm(a) from the dale ot such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In when case the redempaon period shall ba 30 days from the date ot such sale. Dated: October 17.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-583-1300 Trott 4 Trotl P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 Fite 8200018713 Hawks (11714) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This 1km la a debt collector attempting to cot­ tea a debl Any irtormetton obtained wB ba used lor this purpose. N you are In tie Mffitery. ptease oontaa our office al the number Hated baton MORTGAGE SALE - Deteutt haa been mada In the corxMona ot a certain mortgage made by: Herbert G. Arantte Jr. and Chandra L. Arenoe. husband and w«e. to IndyMac Bank-F^A. organized end existing under me laws of the United States ot America. Mortgagee, dated Jciy 28. 2000. and recorded on August 21, 2000 In Document No. 1048381. Berry County Records. Michigan. On which mortgage there Is claimed to be due al the date hereol the sum ol Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Throe and 18/100 Dollars ($9725316). inducing interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power o< sale conakted In aaid mortgage and tha statute in such case and pro­ vided. notes to hereby given mat aaid mortgage wB be toractoead by a sale ol ma mortgaged premiaM. or ooma part ot mam. al public venue, at me Barry County Courthouea In Hasangs. Michigan, at 1O0 o'etode pro on Thursday, November 21.2002 Said promises are situated in TownaNp ol OrangevBe. Barry County. Michigan, and are Pan of tie Normwest 1/4 ol Section a. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangevffie Townahp, Barry County. Michigan described aa: Commencing at tie North 174 comer ol aaid Seaton; thence North 88 dagroas 09 minutea 15 seconds West 208.50 feat Mong me Norm line ol aaid Secton to tie place o( beginning; twice Norm 88 dogroes 09 minutes 15 seconds West 175.50 leet along said north Una; manceSoumo dogrose 00 minutes 00 seconds West 335.00 teat paraaoi with tie North-South 1/4 Ino ol said Section; ttertce South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 175.50 loot, thence North 0 degrees 00 minute* 00 seconds East 335.00 Met to tw place ol beginning Subjoa to right olway tor Wtochoetsr Drive (68 0 loot wide private) drive oror mat part lying 33 0 fast Soutwtyc! tw eon. tedkie ol said drive, togetw wim an ingress end egresa wd muty easement as described In ■easement description A.' Easement Description A Part ot the Northwest 1*8 ol Socton 8. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, Orangevffie Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing at tie North 174 comer ol said Sacton; thence Norm 88 degrees 09 minute* 15 seconds West 384.00 loot along tie North me o( sted Seaton to the place ot beginning; thence Norm 88 dogroes 09 minutes 15 seconds West 66 0 lest thence Scum 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 674.52 lest; thoncs Scum 88 degrees 03 minutes 14 seconds East 88 0 feet along tie North kio ol t» Scuti 649.0 tost oi tie North 1/2 oi said Northwest 1«. twtos Norm 0 degrees 00 mmutes 00 seconds East 674 64 teat to the pia.ro ol beginning. Subjoa ro an easement tor ngross and agrees in part ot tie Northwest 174 ol Section 8. Team 2 North. Rango 10 Weal OrangevHto Townstito. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at ths Norm 174 comer ot said Section; thence North 88 degrees 09 minutea 15 seconds West 312.0 feet along tie North line ol said Section to me place ol beginning; monos North 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds West 72 0 last along said North kw: manca South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds Waal 16 0 tael paraaoi with the North-South 1/4 line ol said Section; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 15 seconds East 72.0 test; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 16 0 lest io the place oi bogimng. Subjea to ri0« oi way lor Winchester Drive (66 0 teat wide, private) over that part lying 33.0 loot Southerly oi mo centerline oi said drive. The redemption period shal be 6 months tram the date ol such sale. unteM determined obandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 A kl which case the redempiton period shea be X days from the date ol such sale Dated: October 17,2002 IndyMac Bank. FSB. Mortgagee Attorneys: Poleswo 8 Associates. P.C. 36150 Dequindre Rd. Sis 620 Sterling Heights. Ml 48310 (586) 795-4400 Ext. 110 Our File No : 02-09454 (11714) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-11-21.pdf 02f09a4c3dcdebf0507b01439630b9f3 PDF Text Text Priority Health, Pennock sever ties Taking the MEAP test no picnic See Story on Page 2 Half of All-County teams announced See Stories on Pages 3 and 5 See Stories on Pages 12 and 13 Ti Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER Thursday, November 21, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 47 PRICE 50* ILR luncheon set for noon Friday The institute for Learning in Retire­ ment will have a noon luncheon Fri­ day, Nov. 22, at the Fehsenfeld Center on the Hastings campus nf Kellogg Commu­ nity College. ILR Director Teresa Durham said the luncheon is an oppor­ tunity for members and friends to come together for a social and teaming opportunity. The luncheon will be catered by M A M Gourmet Catering. The program will feature ’Fresh Squeeze," a singing trio from Southwest Michigan, Partici­ pants also can explore winter term classes and upcoming field trip oppor­ tunities, such as Saudcr Village, De­ troit Institute of Arts and Meijer Gar­ deas. The cost of the luncheon is $7 per person. For reservations, call KCC at 948-9500, extension 2642. Those planning Io attend may pay at the door with advanced reservations. The Fehsenfeld Cutlet is located at 2950 M-179 Highway, west of Hast­ ings on what commonly has been re­ ferred to as Gun Lake Road. Thanksgiving service slated This year’s Hastings area Commu­ nity Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 26, at the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Highway. Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Asaoc:ation, the service will feat-are special music by Fred Willson and Duane Hagen. Worship will be led by Ric Castleman and Scott Price. Speaker for the evening will be the Rev. Diane Bowden, pastor of Nash­ ville United Methodist Church. Other area ministers also will be participat­ ing in the service. An offering will be received to benefit Love Inc. of Barry County and the local Fresh Food Initiative. United Way drive at halfway mark Barry County United Way is nearly halfway toward its fund-raising goal of $520,000, Executive Director Lani Forbes has reported. Total donations of $244,176, repre­ senting 47 percent of this year’s goal, have been reported thus far. she said. That figure does not include company campaigns that have not been com­ pleted, suet, as Bradford White, Hast­ ings Manufacturing and Viking. Forbes said overall donations are a little behind schedule compared to last year. The United Way wants to have as many donations recorded as possible before the Victory Celebration and Awards Ceremony at 8 a.m Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Fehsenfeld Center in Hastings. The public is invited ‘o at­ tend the ceremony. Those wanting to boost the cam­ paign’s donations prior to the Victory Celebration can come to the United Way Celebrity Server Night tonight (Thursday. Nov. 21) at the Hastings Big Boy. From 5 to 9 p.m. meals will be served by area celebrities. All tips collected by the servers will be given to United Way. Elias Brothers Big Boy will also donate 10 percent of the day’s total sales. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 Huband Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. center, conducts a meeting in this July file photo. Vilmont is the subject of a Jan. 14 recall election. Rutland Recall Committee Chairman John Anderson rallies the citizens in a meeting at Fish Hatchery Park last summer in this Banner file photo. Rutland recall election scheduled by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer In what sources say may be the first ever Barry County recall election, voters will go to the polls Jan. 14 and decide whether Rut­ land Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont should be ousted for allegedly referring to citizens as having “limited capacity intelli­ gence.” The Barry County Elections Scheduling Committee, consisting of County Clerk Debbie Smith, Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper, Hastings City Clerk Ev Manshum and Barry Intermediate School District Board President Al Jarvis, ap­ proved the date over the telephone Mon­ day, said Smith. “It’s the first recall in several years,” said Smith who could not remember even one previous attempted recall of a public office holder in Barry County. “It’s cer­ tainly the first in recent history." Barry County historian Joyce Wcinbrecht said she could not remember a local recall effort ever taking place. “There had been some threats, but they always got talked out of it or something.” she said. Members of the Rutland Recall Commit­ tee want Vilmont thrown out of office be­ cause “he’s the wrong man for the job ’ said committee treasurer Rod Ritscma. “We full) expect it to be successful," said Ritscma Monday. “We all agree that Roger Vilmont is the wrong man for the job. I'm not sure we agree on who would be the right man for the job.” The citizens’ group filed 54 petitions bearing 592 signatures, 285 more than they needed to force a recall, on Oct. 14 with the Barry County Clerk’.' Office. Of the 592 signatures, only 47 were dis­ qualified, leaving the petitions with well over the minimum 307 certified and suffi- Nashville teen wins $500,000 in instant lottery Angela Rollins of Nashville received an early Christmas present last week when she scratched off a Michigan Lottery “Winter­ time Wishes” instant ticket to reveal a $500,000 top prize. Rollins, a 19-ycar old store clerk, pur­ chase the ticket at the Shell gasoline station in Nashville where she works. Rollins was out of state and could not be reached at press time. However, a press re­ lease from the Michigan Lottery headquar­ ters cited her initial reaction. “I didn't think that I had the winning ticket,’ said Rollins. “But at the last minute, I had the store clerk check the ticket and she told me 1 had won one of the $500,000 top prizes. 1 was so stunned that I just stood there and stared at the clerk in disbelief. I am still in shock.” Rollins, who assists with the color guard at Maple Valley High School, kept the ticket locked in a safe deposit box prior to turning it in at Michigan Lottery headquar­ ters in Lansing. She said she plans to use her winnings to pay off her parents' house, buy a new car and invest for her future. cient signatures needed to force an election. Rutland Township Clctk Robyn McKenna said the special election could cost the township between $4,000 and $5,000. If Vilmont is voted out of office, the county would propose another election to fill the vacancy five days after the recall. According to Smith, the Barry County Republican nnd Democratic partips would then be able to nominate i replacement for Vilmont and voters would decide which candidate will fill the vacancy. The recall ballot will contain the com­ mittee’s reasons for wanting Vilmont ousted in 200 words or less, and voters will be able to say “yes” or “no” to the question. Vilmont also may include on the ballot a “justification of conduct in office,” for the voters to consider when deciding the issue, said Smith. Repeated attempts to contact Vilmont since the Scheduling Committee’s decision Monday have been unsuccessful. Ritsema’s group began planning for a re­ call effort in August after a scries of town­ ship meetings they attended to voice oppo­ sition to a possible blight ordinance. Vilmont has been the target of angst by the group since he first publicly proposed >. the township board discuss drafting a town­ ship-wide, general junk ordinance which, if passed, would have eliminated exceptions for pre-existing conditions. After three public board meetings where the topic was hotly debated and after as many citizens meetings where the recall ef­ fort was bom, the Township Board voted July 10 to end all discussions of a junk or­ dinance. Membervaf. the Recall Committee in­ clude chairman John Andeison, vice chaitt man Jay Gordenski, Secretary Melissa Hasty and Ritscma. Ritscma said the committee has not named a person they would like to see suc­ ceed Vilmont if he is successfully ousted. The group cal’s for Vilmont’s ouster for allegedly buying computers, equipment and software for approximately $7,000 on his personal credit card without Township Board approval, for allegedly saying after the June meeting that he was “tired of lis­ tening to residents with limited capacity in­ telligence” and saying that he would “not listen to them because he does not have to.” Vilmont has acknowledged that he used his credit card in December of 2001 to pur­ chase two computers, software and printers at a cost of between $4,000 and $5,000. The purchase was made by Vilmont via the Dell computer government purchasing website and he has maintained that the items were needed before the end of the year. A payment plan was not accepted be­ cause the township had not used the site be­ fore and therefore had no credit history, he said. “When I received the bill, the township simply paid the bill,” he said, “as is the case with other things we’ve ordered You can’t buy anti-virus updates without using a credit card. “Yes, I do get frequent flyer miles on my credit card, but the value is so small, it’s not an issue,” he said. “I pay $70 a year to have that card. I don’t think that’s an un­ usual practice. If someone wants to loan me their credit card to charge one. it wouldn’t be a problem.” Vilmont said the township’s auditors “said nothing about it” and “I don’t reel I did anything wrong. It wasn’t done for per­ sonal gain at all." Regarding the allegation he insulted the citizens* intelligence and complaints that he refused to answer questions during meet­ ings, Vilmont said in July, “I’m sorry they feel that way. If any one of them had both­ ered to call and talk to me, we could have See RECALL, page 2 HHS to present “Charley’s Aunt” Hastings High School students will per­ form the play "Charley’s Aunt" three con­ secutive evenings beginning tonight. Per­ formances will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 21, 22 and 23 in the high school lecture hall. Tickets are $3 for students, $4 for sen­ iors and $5 for adults. The play, written by Brandon Thomas, is a comedy about two love-struck young Englishmen, Charley Wykeham and Jack Chesney, who ask two young ladies to come to their rooms for lunch so the ladies can meet Charley’s milllionaire Brazilian aunt. The aunt is delayed getting to England from Brazil, but the young men do not want to give up lunching with their young ladies, which will give them the opportunity to de­ clare their love. A fellow Oxford unndergraduate agrees to don a wig and pretend he is Charley’s aunt. In the midst of the lunch. Jack’s fa­ ther and the gurrdian of one of the young ladies show up. Then the real aunt turns up, assuming a false name. After several comic interludes, the two yong men are successful at securing the af­ fection of their young ladies, Charley’s real aunt forms a relationship with Jack’s father, and the fake Charley's aunt obtains a sweetheart and a fortune. Directing the play are Steve Bowen and Todd Willard. Cast members include Chris Coryell, Jeff Baker. Craig Laurie. Brian Cottrell. Josh French. Paul Downing. Erin Fish. Brianna Wescott. Heather Robinson and Tamara Alexander. Stage crew mem­ bers include Shannon Lux. Zach Fay. Dan­ ielle Brower. Lauri Azevedo. Emilic Beuzelin. Marissa Coryell and Ashley Down­ ing. Cast members include Josh French at the piano and (clockwise, from left) Craig Laune. Heather Robinson. Brianna Wescott. Paul Downing, Tamara Alexander. Brian Cottrell. Erin Fish, Jeff Baker and Chris Coryell. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 NEWS BRIEFS cont. Right to Life meets tonight ♦ The monthly meeting of Barry ^County Right to Life will be held at 7 •*p.m.^onight (Thursday. Nov. 21) at ’ the Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 5 Sogth M-43 Highway, south of Hast­ ings. For more information, call 367­ , 4697. Historical Society will meet tonight The next meeting of the Barry County Historical Society will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Nov. 21) at the Commission of Aging build­ ing in downtown Hastings. This will be a joint meeting of Barr)1 County Historical Society and the Middleville Heritage Society. The speaker will be John Pigeon and his son, Johnny. John is of Ameri­ can Indian descent and win give a demonstration of how to make a bas­ ket. He will start with a piece of log and show how to shave it into splints for the making of basket. He also invites members and guests to bring baskets for him to identify. He can tell by simply looking at the basket what tribe made it. His son. Johnny, is becoming a sto­ ryteller and will share his stories, just as he did as a guest of the society last year. There will also be a discussion about the Indians in the Middleville and Hastings area. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. For more information on this meeting or any of the society's programs, please call President Holly Steiner at 269-795-7168. Dinner planned for Thanksgiving The annual free Thanksgiving din­ ner will be held again at the Hastings First United Methodist Church at the comer of Green and Church streets in Hastings. The feast, prepared each year by Larry and Margaret Hollenbeck, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28.. The Hollenbecks, with the help of volunteers, are welcoming anyone who wishes to attend. The menu will include turkey, dressing, homemade bread, green bean casserole, squash and all the trimmings, plus 10 differ­ ent pies. The Hollenbecks usually roast be­ tween five to nine turkeys for the meal, depending on the number of res­ ervations received. Reservations may be made by call­ ing the church office at 945-9574. Reservations arc helpful in planning for the event, but the Hollenbecks en­ courage people “to come at the last minute" even if they don’t have a res­ ervation. A basket will be available for those who want to give a donation, but a contribution is not required. Asrangements may be made to transport people to the church by call­ ing the church office. Holiday lighting contest nearing City and outcounty holiday home decorations should be up by Monday, Nov. 25, in order to be entered in the annual lighting contest, the Barry CouMy Chamber of Commerce rec­ ommends. Judging by volunteers from Man­ power will take place between dusk and 10 p.m. Nov. 25 and 26. All homes wishing to be included in the judging must be registered in advance. Registration forms explaining guide­ lines and criteria are available at the Chamber of Commerce office. 221 West State St. in Hastings. The goal is to have more homes decorated and lit than ever before, and to have them up in time for Holly Trolley tours of the displays. The rides will be available from 6 to 9 p.m. daily starting Friday. Nov. 29. The trolley stop is located in front of the Barry County courthouse. The rides will be available at $1 per person. On selected dates, musical entertainment or having Santa aboard the trolley will be offered. One $50 gift certificate to Bronncr's of Frankenmuth will be given to the first place winner in the city and an­ other $50 certificate to Bronncr’s will be awarded to the outcounty winner. Barry GOP plans meeting Monday The Barry County Republican Party will have its convention at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 25, at the conference room in the Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. The purpose will be to elect the par­ ty’s executive committee, with a regu­ lar meeting to follow. All duly elected officials nominated in the most recent two primaries and members in good standing are wel­ come to attend. Hospice open house planned for Nov. 27 Barry Community Hospice will have a public open house from 4 to 6 p m. Wednesday. Nov. 27, at its office at 450 Meadow Run, Suite 200, Hast­ ings. The public will be invited to come to the office “and meet the staff as we congratulate them on their excellent services to the residents of Barry County," said Nancy Campbell, clin cal manager. “We will be serving re­ freshments and will hold the drawings for the grapevine wreaths you may have seen displayed at local busi­ nesses in Hastings.” Campbell said Gov. John Engler signed an official proclamation declar­ ing November National Hospice Month, in recognizing the important role hospice workers fill in the health care community and to remember the thousands of residents served by the Barry Community Hospice program. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thomapple Wind Band is gear­ ing up for a new concert next month and rehearsals will be held in the Hast­ ings High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Nov. 21) and Dec. 5. The concert will be at 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Dec. 8, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The concert also will include a special guest perform­ ance by Les Jazz and a free reception v>hcre the auihcace can meet the musi­ cians. Les Jazz is under the direction of Joseph LaJoye, band director at Hastings High School. The Thomapple Wind band is seek­ ing new members who have previous musical experience, including string instrumentalists. The group currently has one violinist. Members of the adult ensemble come from as far away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thomapple River area, hence the name. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high school age mu­ sician looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. Though all instrumentation is welcome, the band especially needs clarinet and percus­ sion players. A low cost child care program (Sl/child) is offered near the band room. For more information, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call committee member Kim Domke (945­ 9181) or LaJoye (945-9766) Spelling bee set for Saturday night The Barry County Literacy Coun­ cil’s second annual Community Spell­ ing Bee is scheduled for 6 p.m. Satur­ day, Nov. 23, at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Up to 30, two-person teams of adults or high-school aged students will be accepted as contestants. Arrangements have been made with Barry County Transit to transport peo­ ple to the event from the city of Hast­ ings if they don’t want to drive their private vehicles. A silent auction of decorative book­ theme baskets also will be held. Pro­ ceeds benefit the new Hastings Public Library building project (capital cam­ paign), and earnings from the spelling bee help the Literacy Council provide reading materials, tutor training and other resources to heip county adults learn how to read and/or improve their skills. A Scripps Howard spelling list wiil be used, and team members may re­ ceive the list for study as soon as they sign up. Individuals or husbands and wives can form teams and sponsor themselves or seek a sponsor. The tax deductible fee per team is $30. General admission tickets to the spelling bce/basket au :tion event are $5 each and will be available in ad­ vance at the Hastings Public Library and at the door on the evening of the bee. Pennock Hospital to cut ties with Priority Health insurance Feb. 1 by Ebine Gilbert Assistant Editor Approximately 4.500 people in the Barry County area will be affected when Pennock Health Care Services, including Pennock Hospital, in Hastings severs ties with Prior­ ity Health insurance Feb. 1. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton declined to elaborate on reasons why the Pennock Board of Trustees is ter­ minating its provider contract with Priority Health except *6 say proposed contract terms would “severely jeopardize the abil­ ity of our institution to provide the excel­ lent standard of care that our community expects and deserves." “Regretfully," Priority Health failed to provide a contract that was acceptable to the Pennock Board, Hamilton said, declin­ ing to discuss specifics because he doesn’t think the newspaper is an appropriate fo­ rum to discuss proposed contract details. The Pennock Board of Trustees made a “good, rational decision and one in the best interest of the entire community." he said. Hamilton also declined to comment on any possibility that Pennock would recon­ sider the decision. Priority Health hopes the board will re­ consider, said Rob Pocock. associate vice president of marketing and corporate com­ munications for the insurance company. “We very much want to keep them in our network," he said, calling the situation “very sad” if the relationship is dissolved. Pocock said Priority Health .has had a "wonderful relationship” with Pennock and its providers for more than a decade. Pennock’s decision will have “unneces­ sary negative consequences on small busi­ nesses and the 4,500 (Priority Health mem­ bers) who live there," he said. After Jan. 31, people who have Priority Health insurance will be able to keep their same primary care physicians and special­ ists if they remain in the network, but they no longer will be able to have laboratory work done at Pennock, for example, or be hospitalized at Pennock unless 'hey have Point of Service (POS) or Preferred Pro­ vider Organization (PPG) coverage and arc willing to pay extra out-of-pocket costs for the difference in what Priority Health pays and what Pennock charges. Emergency services can still be obtained from Pennock Hospital by Priority Health customers after Jan. 31 if it is the closest available option, according to Priority Health. Priority expects Pennock’s decision ini­ tially to severely disrupt access to health services for people who live in the county area and use Pennock, according to a letter sent to area employers who offer Priority Health to their employees and families. In planning for Pennock's termination. Priority Health is working with Quest Labs to provide outpatient lab services for its members in the county. The nearest facili­ ties for outpatient diagnostics and treatment are Metropolitan Hospital's site in Caledo­ nia and Spectrum Health's South Pavilion at 68th and Division streets, but many other options arc available, according to Priority Health. • On Friday. Priority Health will mail let­ ters to its HMO. POS and PPO members who live in the county to inform them of Pennock’s decision and available options. Hamilton said Pennock informed medi­ cal staff Tuesday of the planned termina­ tion with Priority Health and is preparing letters to area employers. Next week. Pen­ nock plans to publish “an open letter to the community" in local newspapers about the Priority Health situation. Pennock regrets the imposition to so many people, Hamilton said, emphasizing throughout the interview the “need to pro­ tect” its high standards of health care. Pennock Hospital is the only hospital out of 27 others in Priority Health’s network that has rejected the contract, Pocock said. “We believe the contract is fair and 27 other hospitals believe it’s fair." Priority Health’s reimbursements for health care to Pennock Hospital are higher than Pennock receives from Blue Cross/Bluc Shield, Medicare and Medicaid, he said. That’s a key reason Priority Health is “dumbfounded" by Pennock’s decision. Hamilton declined to discuss whether Pennock had any future plans to terminate its contract with Blue Cross/Bluc Shield since its reimbursement payments to Pen­ nock arc allegedly lower than Priority Health’s. Pocock said Pennock wants to be reim­ bursed for 81 percent of its charges, which he said sounds reasonable. However, he claimed, Pennock’s charges are 25 to 37 percent more than other area hospitals in the network and region. Charlie Owens, state director of the Na­ tional Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has 69 small business members in the Hastings area who will be affected by Pennock’s planned termination of its con­ tract with Priority Health. “We're puzzled and disappointed,” he said. NFIB offers health insurance, underwrit­ ten by Priority Health, to its members and Owens is concerned about the contract ter­ mination because he fears a negative conse­ quence on the community, its employers and ultimately employees. The contract termination may cost em­ ployers and employees more for health care and even retard economic development in the area. Owens said. “Small businesses arc being squeezed," he said, because choice and competition in health care insurers arc critical factors in affordability. If Priority Health is elimi­ nated al Pennock, the issue for his members in a rural market is “there’s only one game in town." That means. Blue Cross/Bluc Shield, which he said is a fine company, will be the only insurance provider for Pen­ nock. When choices arc eliminated, he said, of­ ten a small business will decide not to offer any health insurance to its employees or ask them to shoulder more of the cost bur­ den. “It makes it difficult to attract economic development." Owens said, and try to cre­ ate jobs. “I don’t know if it’s a done deal,” he said of the planned contract termination, “but I hope they would reconsider.” Pocock said Priority Health has never before had a hospital terminate its contract. Some physicians have terminated, but if a provider leaves Priority Health, the pro­ vider can’t rejoin for at least a year. Under the contract arrangement, Pen­ nock had to give 60 days notice if it planned to end the relationship. With or without Pennock Hospital, “wc definitely will stay in the market," he said, and Priority Health will continue its obliga­ tion to provide “access to excellent and af­ fordable health care.” The change will require Priority Health to redirect its care and people may have to drive farther, he said. Priority Health is rated number one in the market for clinical outcomes and satis­ faction from physicians and members, he said. Priority Health has a strong commitment to continuity of care. Pocock added, saying the insurer doesn't want its members to be bounced around. Rutland sewer line extension project may begin in March by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A number of hurdles need to be scaled before Rutland Charter Township can begin the installation of a 12-inch sewer main from the Hastings City limits behind McDonald’s to the cast end of the Wal­ Mart property line in March. The first obstacle to be surpassed, how­ ever, was the financial agreement between RECALL, cont. from page I talked about it. Not one of them has talked to me.” The citizens’ group also claims that Vil­ mont rented the Barry County Expo Center and mailed approximately 300 flyers to nearby residents to advertise a special meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board to address an issue involving in­ creasing farm production use of a specific piece of property. The Rutland Charter Township Board did not approve the cost for the Barry Expo Center, advertising or the date of the spe­ cial hearing prior to the advertisements be­ ing mailed to the 300 citizens and that Vil­ mont. later requested approval for the ex­ penditures from the board. Vilmont said it was an informational public meeting and not a special Township Board meeting. The citizens also charge on the petition that at the July 10, 2002, Township Board meeting. Vilmont refused io answer ques­ tions directed to him from residents during the open comments portion of the meeting. He said then that he had refused to an­ swer questions because “I’m not going to deal with an ambush. We’re here to be pro­ fessional. we’re running a business and these folks don’t treat us with respect. They want to yell and scream, applaud and inter­ rupt. I don’t think that’s appropriate behav­ ior.” Vilmont's recall attempt will not be af­ fected by proposed legislation that, if passed into law, would make it more diffi­ cult to recall an elected officer. The pending bill calls for petitioners to put forth issues that can be proven, a point with which Ritsema agrees. "I think they should be true and provable for a recall," said Ritscma. "We believe ours is. We didn't have any problem get­ ting enough signatures." The proposed legislation also would re­ quire that the number of votes to oust the officer exceed by one vote the total which elected the officer. the township and the department store chain. Both sides signed the agreement last month, which calls for WalMart to front $500,000 for the project to help the store solve its problem with a malfunctioning wastewater treatment system. The contract was signed prior to the Nov. 9 deadline given to Wal-Mart by the Barry-Eaton Health Department to replace the store’s current, malfunctioning package treatment plant. Keith Zahn of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality said last month that the store lost its DEQ permit to operate its system and that the store did not apply for a new permit when it began having the sewage pumped by a waste hauler. The board began wrangling over a solu­ tion to an ongoing problem with Wal­ Mart’s existing “package plant" system, which, due to over capacity and low vol­ ume, forced the department store to have some 2,500 gallons of sewage pumped daily and hauled by a septic service to the Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant since March 1,2001. “The system did not function properly from the get-go,” said Keith Zahn of the Department of Environmental Quality Wa­ ter Division. When functioning properly, a packing plant system involves aeration and settling of solids before filtered liquids are dis­ charged into the Thornapple River. Zahn said the system is too large to work properly. “It’s not handling enough volume," he said, adding that, “there is no sewage in the river that we’re aware of. As far as I know, there have been no releases." Zahn said health officials have consid­ ered the situation an emergency simply be­ cause the “pump and haul method” is too “difficult for us to assess compliance." Vilmont said Thursday that both parties signed the financial agreement two weeks after the trustees approved a route proposed by engineer Tony Mourand. As part of the proposed project, the township has asked the FlexFab Corpora­ tion and the Barry County Road Commis­ sion to contribute additional funds toward the project’s engineering costs. Both organizations arc served by a pumping station at the corner of Heath Road and M-37/M-43 which would be re­ placed with the gravity sewer as part of the Wal-Mart project. “They arc willing to commit money to­ ward the construction so they can go to gravity sewage instead of pumping sew­ age,” said Vilmont. “They both share the maintenance (of the pump) and there’s been an ongoing maintenance issue." Vilmont said neither party must pay for the sewer line, but both have agreed to con­ tribute “to get rid of an ongoing mainte­ nance problem." The Road Commission has pledged $15,000 to the project while FlexFab has agreed to pay $45,000 and each entity will have veto rights if the bid for that portion of the total project exceeds $60,000. The township now is waiting for Wal­ Mart to provide a description of the prop­ erty easement across outtot number one. “And, we’re waiting for the DEQ to give us a determination on what kind of permit we’ll need for wetlands,” said Vilmont. “None of the engineering is done on the de­ fined route, but as soon as that is complete, it will be submitted to the city per our con­ tract which calls for their approval.” The next step then would be to seek con­ tracting bids. , “If the bids exceed the agreed upon amount, they (Wal-Mart) have the right to reject the bid." said Vilmont. “There are a whole bunch of things that need to happen to bring this to the construction stage." The township will reimburse Wal-Mart as new customers sign on to the future sewer line, according to the contract. Next, the township plans to initiate talks with the city and other interested entities about forging a water service agreement and “how to proceed with the expansion of the sewer service area,” Vilmont said. “I think wc all know it has to happen." In other township business at the Nov. 13 meeting, the board: • was told by Vilmont that a meeting with Hastings Charter Township, County Sheriff Steve DeBoer and Deputy Jeff Nieuwenhuis led to a proposal that the county’s Central Services Committee con­ sider co-funding Nieuwenhuis’ position a« part-time deputy in both townships. The position is currently funded until the end of the year by a federal COPS grant and by a $20,000 contribution from each township. With the expiration of the COPS grant, which will not be renewed, each township is now being asked to pay more than $30,000 each to fund the position. The current agreement specifics that par­ ticipants would continue funding the 40 hours the additional officer splits between the townships weekly after the grant ex­ pired. DeBoer told the board in September. See RUTLAND, continued page 19 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 21.2002 - Page 3 Area residents rise to MEAP test challenge by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Try this sample MEAP question on for size: Carlos enjoys renting movies. The local video store offers two pricing plans to its customers. With Plan 1, each video rental is S3. With Plan 2, you pay a one-time-peryear membership fee of S30 and each video rental is $2. How many rentals are needed to make Plan 2 more economical than Plan 1 ? Show all of your work and explain your answer. AH right, did you come up with an an­ swer? Did you show your work? Did you explain your answer? If you simply responded with a numeric answer, but didn't explain yourself, then you will have failed most of a four-part question that involves a lot more than writ­ ing down a number. According to the official Answer Key to the Michigan Sample MEAP Test 2002. to get a perfect score of four on this question you needed to A) correctly indicate that at least 31 rentals are needed. B) give a rea­ sonable explanation to support that answer. C) give a valid example where Plan 1 would be more economical, and D) provide a logical explanation for this example. You might even have provided a graph demonstrating your answer. The official answer key provided a graph. A graph? Arc these MEAP guys crazy? “No fair!” cried Dr. Jeff Chapman after taking the Sample MEAP test last Thurs­ day. “They didn't tell you to make a graph!" “Now you know some of the frustration we feel as educators,” Hastings School Su­ perintendent Carl Schoesscl told Chapman and a dozen other citizens gathered in the Hastings Middle School all-purpose room to take the test. “As our people work with the MEAP test wc get frustrated with the way some questions are worded.” Another sample MEAP question demon­ strated that some questions can be socio­ economically unfair: Martha has a microwave oven and a bread machine. What type of energy do these items use: A) light energy, B) sound energy, C) nuclear energy, or D) electrical energy. The answer. Schoesscl said after partici­ pants completed their tests, is “electrical energy.” “Why wouldn't they put in something electrical that everybody has?” one of the participants asked. Not all homes have mi­ crowaves and bread machines, the partici­ pant pointed out. Poorer homes, in particu­ lar, are less likely to have such appliances. Those children who arc familiar with these devices would surely be better equipped to answer the question. “Cultural differences do come into play,” HMS Principal Mike Karasinski acknowl­ edged. “A lot of times wc ask the same thing — why is that question there?" Schoesscl said. Socio-economic disparities between indi­ vidual students tnd different school dis­ tricts can mean differences in student test scores that don't have anything to do with how well a district is educating its students, Delton Kellogg School Superintendent Ron Archer said. Archer said he believes the MEAPs are being used inappropriately to compare different children and different districts instead of measuring each child's academic improvement from year to year. Four people took the test in Delton last Thursday. Citizens across the state were en­ couraged by the state Board of Education to take the test to better understand what’s be­ ing asked of Michigan students. “Parents need to be educated about how all the tests arc used,” Archer said, refer­ ring to college entrance tests like ACT and SAT as well as the MEAPs. “A test should be used to measure the student as he pro­ gresses through the grade levels, never to compare to other students, districts or any­ thing else. What wc do now with these tests is use them statewide, nationally and inter­ nationally to compare” students, districts, states and countries. Archer and others believe the MEAPs have become too politicized. “I think the superintendent, his princi­ pals, and his staff ought to be the judge of education in this district.” Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said after taking the sam­ ple test. As mayor, he said, he’s had to fight his own battles over state control of local government. The MEAPs, he said, have “become too political. You're getting away from basic education." In spite of the problems with how test re­ sults arc used, several who took the test last Thursday admitted they had more fun than they would have had they been taking a standardized test from previous genera­ tions. “I really enjoyed it,” Chapman said. “It was very enlightening. It requires many more thinking skills than just the recitation of facts. It’s more about analyzing data." “It was an enjoyable experience,” Hast­ ings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said. It was clear that the test required more than just memorization and regurgitation, he said — it demanded critical thinking skills and analytical reasoning. That kind of thinking is demanded of him ano his staff every day. he said. “It’s important that kids are being taught these skills.” The MEAPs. Karasinski sad. arc “a very complex testing system that requires a lot of concentration." The tests are “looking for a deeper level of understanding." he said. Previously most standardized tests were Iruc/falsc or multiple choice tests. Now there are more essay questions, more written responses required, more reading and comprehension skills needed. There is also much more knowledge ex­ pected of K-12 students now compared to previous generations, Karasinski said. “Some of the things wc were taught in high school arc now taught in middle school. The students arc being asked to learn far more material.” Those taking the test quickly discovered the complexity of current MEAPs. Ques­ tion 9 was as follows: Mark took a typing test 10 times. The ta­ ble shows his average speed and error rate for each test. Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 10 Average Speed Error Rate (words per minute) (errors p-jr page) • 36 41 52 48 43 39 47 40 51 46 3 4 16 n 4 2 IS 6 11 12 Create a graph showing the relationship between typing speed and error rate for the data. Describe Mark's error rate as he in­ creased his average typing speed." The question not only requires a person to know how to make a graph, the respon­ dent has to decide what type of graph is most appropriate for the data. Archer ex­ plained that the right kind of graph was a “scatter graph." The official Answer Key declares that “a bar or line graph automati­ cally loses one point and may receive a maximum of two points total." (A total of four points were possible.) The Answer Key also pointed out that “histograms are not acceptable." Yeesh. The dictionary defines a “histogram” as “a graph of a frequency distribution in which rectangles with bases on the horizon­ tal axis are given widths equal to the class intervals and heights equal to the corre­ sponding frequencies.” Oooo-Kay. “It’s harder than I thought,” Pam Gores of Delton said. Her husband, John, agreed. “I don’t know Low valid it is as a true measurement of what a student knows or what they’ve learned,” he said. Another Delton participant, who would only identify himself as “George,” didn’t think the test was difficult at all. “It was easier than I thought it would be,” he said. “I only got two wrong.” “Some people might look at some of the questions and think they’re too easy,” Schoesscl said. It was explained to those taking the tests that the sample questions came from elementary, middle school and high school MEAP tests, providing those taking the test with varied examples of MEAP requirements. The typing question, for example, came from a high school MEAP mathematics test. The video rental question came from an eighth grade MEAP math test. The electricity question came from a fifth grade science MEAP test. One of the sample test questions, taken from an eighth grade social studies test, asked respondents to compare data on a proposed political policy and come to a conclusion. The question proposed a fic­ tional situation in which the state Board of Education was considering approving a policy that would not allow failing students to participate in extracurricular activities. A chart gave information on how students, parents, teachers and coaches surveyed felt about the proposed policy, and another chart gave information on how a “no pass, no play” policy already instituted in a school district affected the total number of failing students over a period of five years. Respondents were to answer a multiple choice question concerning conclusions that could be made according to the survey charts. The next question asked respondents to “write a letter to the state Board of Educa­ tion taking a stand on the ‘no pass, no play’ proposed policy." The letter had to include “1) a clear and supported statement of your position, 2) supporting information using core democratic values, 3) supporting knowledge from history, geography, civics or economics that you already know (it is not enough to state your opinion), and 4) supporting information from the data sec­ tion." , Core democratic values? Good grief! Exactly, Archer said. When he started to take the sample test, he said, he realized he did not know exactly what the state Depart­ ment of Education considered to be “core democratic values." “I had to go to the middle school and ask that question before I could take the MEAP test.” In the interests of allowing test takers to participate in some of the essay writing. Archer let them know the core values as set out in state curriculum guidelines. They arc. he said, “diversity, pursuit of happi­ ness. iruth. justice, popular sovereignty. Several local officials showed up to take the test in Hastings, including (from second from left) Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. Barry County Economic Alli­ ance Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum and Barry Intermediate School District Su­ perintendent Jim Hund. equality, common good, liberty, life, and patriotism." Since those participating in the test were severa! decades removed from classroom discussions on popular sovereignty. Archer was also good enough to define the term as "the power comes from the people.” ihe “no pass, no play” essay question wasn’t the only essay question in which core democratic values had to be known, understood, and explained in the context of a policy question. Another essay question asked respon­ dents to write a letter taking a stand on whether a fictional city council should ban skateboards and in-line skates on public sidewalks. Not only did respondents have to use survey data from a previous question to an­ swer the essay question, they had to use supporting knowledge from history, geog­ raphy. civics, or economics and supporting information using core democratic values. Those taking the test may have won­ dered: Docs having to answer such a ques­ tion contribute to the average student’s pur­ suit of happiness? And does the amount of time required to answer such a question contribute to the common good? Hmmmm. For some of those taking the test, lime seemed to be the critical rector in how well they did on the test. * “You wrote too much,” Archer told one test taker who filled up an entire page with reasons why the city council shbuld not ban skateboards and in-line skates. “I forgot to answer the easy questions first and go back to the hard ones,” the test taker acknowledged. Test givers in Hastings got around the time problem by asking participants to forego the essay questions. According to Hastings administrators, while some MEAP tests still have time lim­ its, timed tests in the MEAPs are being See MEAP, page 5 Educator Tim Sleevi. director of the Hastings campus of Kellogg Commu­ nity College, took the sample MEAPs. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield puts pencil to paper during the Take the Test Day* at Hastings Middle School. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer talks with test takers Pam and John Gores High-stakes tests harm children, book says by Mary McDonough Staff Writer School officials like Delton School Su­ perintendent Ron Archer are beginning to do what professional test writer W. James Popham is asking them to do. In Popham's book “The Truth about Testing: An Educator's Call to Action,” Popham says “the task before educators is to provide pivotal policy makers with the information they need to disabuse them­ selves of the erroneous idea that it’s possi­ ble to ascertain the caliber of schooling from students' scores on standardized achievement tests.” Translated, Popham is saying that you can’t determine whether teachers or school districts are performing successfully through standardized tests like the MEAPs. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Ron Archer thinks MEAP tests should not be used to pit ctudent against student and school district against school dis­ trict. “1 believe today’s high-stakes tests, as they arc used in most settings, arc-doing se­ rious educational harm to children,” Popham said. Archer has purchased and rci.d the book, and believes many of the points Popham makes are valid. In the book. Popham is not only asking educators to let politicians know the poten­ tial harm high stakes tests can do. He is also asking them to provide education to teachers, administiators, and parents on how tests are structured and how they can be used to accurately measure a student’s academic progress. He is asking educators to put together put lie forums where testing issues can be discussed. He is also asking them to conduct public information campaigns to let members of the community know what is going on with standardized testing. He also wants them to continuously review standardized tests to make sure they are properly evaluating aca­ demic standards. He is also asking educators to devise their own accountability systems, so politi­ cians won’t so be so ready to jump into the vacuum and set up onc-sizc-fits-all ac­ countability procedures (politicized ac­ countability procedures include the new Education Yes program in Michigan and new federal No Child Left Behind legisla­ tion. both of which rely heavily on stan­ dardized testing to determine school district accountability.) • Popham wants educators to demand “more educationally appropriate highstakes statewide tests.” Most high-stakes tests now are highly in­ appropriate, he says. Popham gives three main reasons why they arc inappropriate: 1) What is tested does not match up in many cases with what is taught, he says. “If you look carefully at what the items in a standardized achievement test are actually measuring, you’ll often find that half or more of what’s tested wasn’t even sup­ posed to be taught in a particular district or state." • (In the case of Michigan MEAPs, educa­ tors have been busy “aligning” their cur­ riculum with MEAPs to make sure al) in­ formation being tested has been covered in the classroom, and covered at the appropri­ ate grade level. Such alignment has earned the nickname “teaching to the test.”) 2) In the quest to teach to the MEAPs, educators may have to devote less time to subjects they consider critical to learning in order to devote more time to MEAPdriven curriculum areas. Questions most likely to be answered correctly on standardized tests are likely to be based on knowledge teachers have deemed most valuable and have focused on in the classroom. Popham said. Yet questions the majority of students answer properly are often thrown out so test scores will be spread out instead of bunched within a narrow percentage area. Popham said. l.E. If 90 percent of all stu­ dents answer a question correctly, that leaves only 10 percent to fall within other percentage areas. If, however, a question can only be answered by 60 percent of stu­ dents, that leaves 40 percent to fall within other percentages. In the first standardized tests done for the U.S. Army during World War I, score spreads were necessary to make sure recruits’ abilities could be ade­ quately contrasted. Having adequate score spreads now means a standardized test is “reliable," Popham said — but doesn’t mean that such a test has an accurate cross-section of ques­ tions that assess curriculum areas teachers consider most crucial. 3) “Factors other than instruction in­ fluence students’ performance on these tests." Popham says. One of the main influences other than in­ See HIGH-STAKES, page 5 �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 10W0ES ...from Our Readers We are innocent until proven guilty To the editor: I would like to respond to a letter pub­ lished from a reader this past July regarding “Myths About Criminal Justice.” Though there are many outstanding Michigan State police officers who go above and beyond the call of duty to seek out criminals in a just manner, it is true that citizens too often believe everything a police officer says simply because of his/her position of authority. It is a myth that accused individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty. There have been cases right here in Barry County where accused individuals were publicly condemned by police officers before evidence was processed and without the benefit of any trial. Certain police authorities have taken it upon themselves to name suspects in a case in a public setting and have attempted to turn friends and neighbors against them by threatening to involve agencies such as Child Protective Services if they are seen in the presence of the "alleged” suspect. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali .945-9554 This is not only illegal but immoral. Everybody is supposed to have the right to privacy and to a fair and expedient trial if they are accused of a crime. If a police offi­ cer is so certain someone is a criminal yet cannot gather enough evidence to bring a person to trial, he or she has no right to attempt to ruin that person's reputation and life. A person’s rights to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are destroyed when someone in a position of authority makes it his or her goal to seek revenge. We all seem to take for granted the myth described in your previous reader’s letter that police will always tell the truth, and if they don't they will pay the price. We all need to be cautious and informed about the people we associate with. But we should also not assume a person is guilty of any crime unless he has been convicted in a court of law. not just because a police officer says it’s true. Even facts taken out of context can make any of us sound guilty. But unless they are put in proper context and processed accordingly through the justice system nobody's guilt should ever be assumed and certainly not announced in a public place. I would like to see more legal action taken against those who abuse their posi­ tion of authority since they are responsible for ruining the lives of innocent citizens who have not even been given the right to defend themselves. Carol Jacobs, Nashville U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room I 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tdrmcla, regional repre­ sentative. What is the most beautiful picture? Dear editor. Why do you say thanks? When do you say thanks? How do you say thanks? Thanks is the act or fact of thanking or showing gratitude, praise or appreciation to someone for something. Thanksgiving is the act of giving thanks, especially a formal ad of public thanks to God. I just noticed a concept 1 guess I had not noticed or perhaps 1 had forgotten. Then I wondered if this concept is currently for­ gotten in our present world system. The concept 1 referred to is beauty. What is the most beautiful thing you have seen? A sun rise or a sun set. a cloud formation, a night sky with moon and stars, a mountain scene, a lake, or a river, a waterfalls, fields of golden grain, a house, a mansion, a car, a boat, a plane, or a baby, or a pretty girl, or a handsome young man. or a family of mother and dad and their children, or a young couple, or a senior couple on their golden wedding anniversary? What do you think should take the prize for the most beautiful picture? The concept 1 was thinking of. some might call ’’abstract.” but some of the above mentioned pictures might qualify for "the best" thousand word description of the, "most beautiful" picture. (A picture is worth a thousand words, right?) 1 guess it's about time I unveil my dis­ covery of the "most beautiful" picture or concept that 1 can conceive of. The picture is called, "The Beauty of Holiness" or "The Beauty of the Lord Our God.” This concept is referred to several times in the Bible. Here are some samples: "Give unto the Lotd the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalms 29:2. "And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us. And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalms 90:17. "Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the Election shows we trust our president To the editor: The election is over and the American people have spoken. At least the people who vote have spoken, and if the others don't like the results, too bad. Much to the chagrin of the mainstream media and the Democrats, it seems a major­ ity of us trust this president and want to have elected officials who are willing to work with him to protect and defend our country. Except for a few local races, 1 felt the Republicans carried a positive and hopeful vision for the future of this great democ­ racy. I was very disappointed in the ap­ proach both Dick Posthumous (for gover­ nor) and Mickey Mortimer (for state sena­ tor) used to steer their campaigns. As a conservative, I feel the best approach is to debate in the arena of ideas, not demagogue and divide. We need to come together as Americans, not as the rich. vs. poor, black vs. white or young vs. old. I've heard enough of that class/racc warfare from the other side to make me realize that is not the way to convince people you have the best interests of America at heart. When 1 see local and grass roots projects at work, and meet and see the incredibly di­ verse people willing to put their time, en­ ergy and even personal money to further a just and good cause, I know our country is still the greatest nation on God's green earth. Because that’s where the changes will be made, not in Washington. Yes, they can provide money (our taxpayers’ money) but too often they want to regulate, dictate and paper work a good idea to death! I refuse to believe the Washington estab­ lishment, media and elitists inside the belt­ way, who think we out in the real America can't do it without their infinite wisdom. As an individual, I don't want to be dictated to by someone who doesn't know my circum­ stances. I look to Washington to protect my freedom and liberty, and to defend our country and all she stands for. That is (or was) the main reason for a central govern­ ment. Wc need to keep reminding our politi­ cians of that, which I think this election was all about. Maureen Dudley, Dowling U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ . worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. 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Can you see the, "Beauty of Holiness" compared to the popular picture of immor­ ality, perversion, hatred, tolerance of sin, deceit, selfishness, man's right-wiseness, etc? These pictures remind us of the, "Beauty of Holiness" for which we have ample rea­ son for thanksgiving. Holiness is Godli­ ness. Think about these things: "Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy en­ dures forever." Psalms 106:1. "Oh. give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. Oh. give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever. To Him who alone docs great won­ ders. For His mercy endures forever. To Him who by wisdom made the heavens. For His mercy endures forever. To Him who laid out the earth above the waters. For His mercy endures forever. To Him who made great lights. For His mercy endures forever. The sun to rule by day. For His mercy endures forever. The moon and stars to rule by night, For His mercy endures forever." Psalms 136:1-9. "And rescued us from our enemies. For His mercy endures forever. Who gives food to all flesh. For His mercy endures forever. Oh. give thanks to the God of heaven! For His merev endures forever." Psalms 136:24-26. "...to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." Romans 3:26. "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness (right-wiseness) to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4. "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9. While it is said: "Today, if you will hear His voice. Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." Hebrews 3:15. "Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away." James 4:14. "For He says. ’In an acceptable time 1 have heard you. And in the day of salvation I have helped you.* Behold, now is the ac­ cepted time; behold, now is the day of sal­ vation." 2 Corinthians 6:2. "Oh, that men would give thanks tc the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonder­ ful works to the children of men!” Psalms 107:8. Rus Sarver, Hastings Who does FOC help? To the editor: This is in response to the letter that was published about the Friend of the Court For years I've wanted to sit down and write the same letter. I have never been treated so poorly by a group of profession­ als as 1 have by the Friend of the Court and we don't have a choice to deal with them or not, they are court-appointed. My ex-husband and I will write our sen­ ators and congressmen expressing our dis­ satisfaction with our system. Wc have dealt with the Friend of the Court for nine years and been subjected to, rude behavior. And I can honestly say they have never done one thing to help my child. I’ve seen my caseworker once in nine years I don’t know whose children they are claiming to help, but it isn’t mine. My question is, who does benefit from the F.O.C.? Kelli Vaughan, Hastings What if inspectors denied? If the United Nations weapons inspectors find any problems in Iraq or are denied any access, what do you think should be done as a result? THE HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMahMDr Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. 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Quit messing around.” Rose Heaton, Nashville: “I would hope that it would go back to the UN and the United Nations would make that deci­ sion. and we wouldn’t unilaterally take the mat­ ter into our own hands.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Bam to 5 30 p m Saturdays 8 30 am U Noon Scotl Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoong counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to; P.O. Bob B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid • at Hastings Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21, 2002 - Page 5 Sample MEAP tests reporter’s knowledge by Mary McDonough Sluff Writer Local media were among those invited by administrators in Delton and Hastings to take the 2002 Sample MEAP Test last Thursday. The administrators were nice enough not to say. “It s a fine mess you media types have gotten us into. Now you can sec for yourself the tangled webs you weave when first you practice to deceive." They didn't say it. but they could have. W. James Popham. in the book “The Truth About Testing." wrote that in the late 1980s there “came the day. rumored by some to have been a slow news day. that the first newspaper reporter obtained a copy of statewide test results and wrote a story that used students' test scores to rank districts and schools within the state. The press soon billed these annual rankings as reflections of educational quality." We all know what happened then. Stale tests became the standard by which school districts were judged to be performing adc* quately — they were used to determine whether a school was “failing" or not. Yet educators say standardized test re­ sults are an unfair and inaccurate way to measure school performance. You can't compare apples and oranges, they say. Stu­ dents arc different, districts arc different. Taking the test with other local citizens at Delton Kellogg High School, 1 soon real­ ized that the educators were right in that people are different, arid the differences of those being tested would have a major im­ pact on the test results. 1 also realized that a lot of the knowledge we were able to 'ipply when answering questions didn’t have any­ thing to do with what we’d learned in school — it was experiential knowledge, widely divergent from person to person. For example, with my background as a journalist, I was lucky to at least know what a graph was and could construct one, as one of the questions instructed. I never learned about graphs in high MEAP continued from page 3 phased out because the tests require so many extended answers. Nevertheless, being able to answer test questions within a reasonable time period is a skill students must have to do well on the MEAPs. Chris Cooley, director of educa­ tional services in Hastings, said leechers have to take time to not only make sure their curriculum covers MEAP-driven sub­ jects, but also to make sure students have good test-taking skills. “When wc analyze MEAP results,” Cooley said, “if there arc a lot of students missing some questions, wc have to’dctcrminc if it’s because there’s a gap in the cur­ riculum or wc need to look at their test-tak­ ing skills." HIGH-STAKES, from page 3 struction on student performance, Popham said, is the simple fact that children are dif­ ferent: they have different abilities to learn, they have different socio-economic back­ grounds, they have different learning styles. Popham says that the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that affluent families spend twice as much on their children’s support through age 17 as low-income families spend. “Children from upper- and middle-class families are more likely to grow up in a home environment rich in the sorts of mate­ rials and experiences that wilT substantially benefit them when it comes time to do bat­ tle with a standardized achievement test,” Popham said. Many standardized tests are in part measuring a student's inherited intelli­ gence, not what he has learned in the classroom. Popham said. “More achievement test items than most people imagine are thinly camouflaged in­ telligence test items,” Popham said. When Popham analyzed two national standard­ ized achievement tests, he said, 55 percent of the items on the science portion of the tests were linked to students' IQs rather than knowledge obtained in the classroom. IQ testing can in no way assess whether teachers are doing a good job in the class­ room or school districts are providing an adequate education to their students. Yet state and national assessment pro­ grams are using such testing to determine whether a district is “failing," when in fact one district may have more socio-economically disadvantaged, special education, or lower-IQ students while another district may have more affluent, higher-IQ, general education students. “Is comparing students with learning dis­ abilities against a National Merit Scholar fair?" Archer asks. Popham says that “today’s educators are increasingly caught up in a measurementinduced maelstrom focused on raising stu­ dents* scores on high-stakes tests.” One of the negative consequences of such a focus, he said, is that spending time on statewide test performance “diverts edu­ cators’ attention from the genuinely impor­ tant educational decisions they ought to be making. Thousands of American educators find themselves caught up in a score-boost­ ing obsession that seriously detracts from their effectiveness in teaching children.” Popham said “a teacher who is con­ stantly pummeled with score-boosting mes­ sages soon learns this lesson: Teach what is tested, avoid what isn’t. In such a milieu, the first content areas to go arc the ‘frill’ subjects, such as music and art. In many elementary schools where pursuit of high stakes testing predominates, it is nearly im­ possible >o sec a trace of art or hear a note of music.” Worse yet. Popham says, “test-oppressed teachers" may be forced into “drilling stu­ dents relentlessly on the types of test items contained in the particular high-stakes test their students must pass. Such repetitious instructional activities tend to deaden stu­ dents’ genuine interest in learning.” Popham also said “the most reprehensi­ ble of the acts test-pressured teachers en­ gage in can be summed up in a single word: cheating." “"Some terrible things arc happening in U.S. public schools." Popham said, “and they’re happening as a direct consequence of ill-conceived high-stakes testing pro­ grams." Yet even teachers can’t provide those reading at a fifth-grade level the skills to understand MEAP questions written at a ninth-grade level. That’s exactly what Michigan is asking fifth-graders taking the MEAP social stud­ ies test to do. “When our teachers look at the test, they say the writing is at a ninth­ grade reading level," DK MEAP coordina­ tor Barb Erickson said after MEAP scores were released early last summer. The social studies test, only a few years old. is so difficult that less than one quarter of fifth-graders across Michigan met or ex­ ceeded state standards in the test, and less Popham says standardized tests can be developed that do what they ideally should do: provide a way for teachers to meaning­ fully assess student academic growth and achievement. But such tests must be deve'.oped without the aforementioned biases, he said. Currently, he said, it is difficult for teachers to do any genuine student assess­ ment with standardized tests. “Every child can be successful to their level,” Archer says. “Getting them to their maximum level should be what education is about.” Every child, however, will not meet a state or national standard, he said. Even parents know it’s best not to compare siblings, he said. Archer has three children, he said. “The old­ est was an excellent test taker, but he didn’t work so hard.” His middle child wasn’t as good at taking tests but was a hard worker, so was still able to achieve good grades. Archer said. His third child both worked hard and was good at taking tests. “My own three children arc different,” Archer said. “Why try to compare them to each other?" school or college and was never asked to make one, but as a reporter Ive had to read and interpret them. However, those who’ve had more math than I have, or who have to work often with graphs in their jobs, would probably have had a greater chance of knowing exactly what type of graph was called for. The one I constructed, which I think was a bar graph, was not the right kind, according to the test’s official answer key. As a reporter, I could easily answer a question about a government budget that asked if the expenses and revenues listed would most likely be from a local, stale, national or international government. Budgets arc something reporters know about. Even in the language arts section, when asked to read a long story poem and then answer questions about it, I was aided by years of having to skim written material. With only minutes to spare before the buzzer went off and we had to quit, I was than one third of eighth-graders met or ex­ ceeded state siandards. That compares to state averages of between 56 and 80 per­ cent for elementary and middle school reading and writing tests. Another problem with the MEAPs is finding parity among those scoring the writing portions of tests. Archer said. Scor­ ers arc of varying abilities, and scoring can be subjective. He heard one horror story where a National Merit scholar got a zero on an essay question because “the reader couldn’t understand it — it was written at too high a level for her.” The MEAPs are also assessing students based on their ability to do well on written tests. Yet there are students who have as­ similated the knowledge being taught but may not be able to demonstrate that knowl­ edge through writing. Southeastern Princi­ pal Susan Linacre said teachers are becom­ ing more aware that students have “multi­ ple intelligences” — some learn best through hearing, some through movement, some through the written word, etc. Teach­ ing styles are being adjusted not only to give students the ability to apply the knowl­ edge they've learned, but to address those multiple intelligences, she said. Even parents are affected by new MEAP-driven teaching strategies as they struggle to help their students with home­ work but find themselves unequipped to do so, Linacre said. “There’s such a total difference” in some of the knowledge being laught today com­ pared to previous generations, Barry County Economic Alliance Director DixieStade! Manshum said after she took the test in Hastings. able to read the poem and answer the ques­ tions. But that’s my background. I know my 20-year-old son wouldn’t have done too well on the language arts question if he had only a few minutes to read the poem and answer the questions. While he tested in the 95th percentile in math and science last year at Western Michigan University, he didn’t do so well in language arts and read­ ing. He is a slow reader who requires a lot of time to digest what he’s read and answer questions about it. So people are different, their abilities are different, and their backgrounds and expe­ riences are different. If those taking the test Thursday attempted to compare themselves to me, favorably or unfavorably, it would not have been a fair or accurate compari­ son. Thus, when educators say the different experiences kids have play a part in their Schoesscl said the major question that should be answered by the MEAPs is whether or not they are accurately measur­ ing academic “benchmarks” set by the slate. I.E., if the state has said eighth-graders must know the 10 core democratic values and must have a basic understanding of what they are, then tests must be able to measure students' “core democratic values” knowledge. The question being asked by some, how­ ever, is whether such state-mandated benchmarks create a “one-sizc-fits-all” ap­ proach to education that does not leave room for local district to create a curricu­ lum based on the specific individual needs of their community. Multi-cultural communities, for instance, may desire to put more emphasis on study­ ing multi-cultural issues. The question then becomes, Schoesse! said, whether local districts are required to follow state benchmarks. “Districts can be flexible with that,” Schoesscl said. “We still have the choice to decide what to teach and when to teach iL" But if local districts stray away from state standards, he said, they may not score as high on the MEAPs, and therefore may be labeled falsely as a “failing” school. . Cooley said the MEAPs may be a useful tool to assess whether students are meeting state academic guidelines, but it's only one assessment tool. “There are other tools you have to use as well to assess where students are in their learning." performance on the MEAPS — ix. those who’ve traveled will do better on geogra­ phy questions, etc. — I was able to relate that to my own experience taking the MEAPS. Educators also say taking the MEAPs re­ quires test-taking skills. That was illus­ trated clearly when, after spending 20 min­ utes arduously creating a complex graph and writing an analysis of the graph data, then spending another 15 minutes answer­ ing an essay question, I began hearing rustling noises and realized some people in the room had already completed the test. Yikes! I thought as I hurriedly tried to complete the remaining questions. I had committed test-taking error 101 — always do the easy questions first and go back to the hard or time-consuming ones. I can now more easily sympathize with my two children, both of whom said they had failed to skip the hard questions and come back to them later when taking their ACT college entrance exams. When we finished our tests Thursday, 1 asked one of the other participants if she had fun. “When was the last time you had fun taking a test?” she asked, laughing. 1 smiled. I did not want to confess that actually, I’d had fun. The lest made me think. It asked me to draw conclusions. It asked me for my opinion! When I went to high school, tests never asked you “What do you think about this?” I also learned a few things. I learned the 10 core democratic values students study in Michigan schools. I had a heck of a good time using the core values to argue that a fictional city council should not ban skate­ boards and in-line skates on city streets. (One of the sample questions asked respon­ dents to take a stand on the proposed ban rising the core values.) “History shows that when you disenfran­ chise groups, they end up demonstrating for equal rights (i.e. blacks, women),” I wrote. I also said that “liberty assumes risk. Even if we have to risk accidents, wc can use our heads to reduce their likelihood without taking away freedom." (Liberty and equal­ ity are two of the core democratic values.) Let's face it — who isn't having fun when they get to spout off about something they're passionate about? In fact, passion seemed to be a key word for me throughout the test. 1 personally am a big fan of making edu­ cation meaningful to young people — ex­ citing their passions as they make their way through school. It seems to me being able to apply knowledge the way the sample MEAPs made me apply knowledge ele­ vates learning to a place where it is no longer mundane and meaningless. “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Kacy Winters. “We’re new io the area-and we considered having our baby at a big, out-of-town hospital. Then I heard from a friend about the Pennock Family Birthing Center. From the moment I went into labor until we said goodbye for home, I felt the Pennock Family Birthing Center gave us very special personalized care like no other hospital ever could. 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Mr. DeFields was a trailer mechanic and loyal employee of Alvan Trucking for many years; retiring in 1977 and he was a former member of the Teamsters. A veteran of the United Stales Air Force, he was a life member of the Hickory Comers American Legion, a former mem­ ber of the Eagles, and very active in the Kalamazoo Company C veterans group. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed hunting and gardening; especially growing his own grapes and making conco- grape wine. Constantly puttering, he enjoyed travel­ ing. dancing, and cooking; and was famous for his pies; especially rhubarb and raspber­ ry pies: the rhubarb and raspberries coming from his own garden. He will be remembered for his love of his family and providing for his extended fam­ ily. He is survived by his daughters. Sharon (Bill) Poole of Floral City. Florida. Violet (Dick) Tolles of Delton and Kathy (Marv) Hayward of Plainwell; sons. Raymond (Janet) Penn of Portage and Arthur (Dee) DeFields of Delton; special friend. Kathleen Johnson of Delton and their dog "Lady”; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grand­ children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife. Emagene. and his sisters. Isabelle and Jeannie. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial senice will be conducted Thursday. Nov. 21. 2002 at II a.m. at Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Matt Smith officiating. Private internment. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services or a charity of your choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEU FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 in.; Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pan ST. ROSE C \THOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jefferson. Father \1 Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11 00 in.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor Sunday School 930 classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 am. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Sen-ice. 6:00 p.m. W'cdnes- day activities 7:00 pm arc: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Mi 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11.-00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN -THE BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd . (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St) Affiliated with Conserva­ tive Croce Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Saner. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 730 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World- Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Offke: (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P. McCabe III, Rector Mr F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 am. Children’s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZA RENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service: 6 00 p.m. evening Sen ice; Wednesday 7XX) p.m. Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sun­ day Mnming Worship 11 a.m.; Sun­ day Ever. ng Sen-tee 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 00 p tn.; v ’ednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken YfaighL (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Times. Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Webute: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednes­ day A Thursday 9 Ktn. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 930 a_m. Sunday School; 1045 a.m Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellow­ ship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ vice 6.00 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 pan. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving evening meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 pjn.) Wednesday. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services 9.15 aan. Morning Prayer; 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 600 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-96W Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. Affili­ ated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tunc Fellowship and Faithful Mm. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time before the ser­ vice. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOW SHIP MINISTRIES A Sptru-filkd church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Mich 49073 Sun Praise A Worship 1030 am . 6 00 p.m; Wed 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Row MxDocukl An oasts of God s lose. “Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial " For information call I 616-731­ 5194 or 1-517-852-1806 W OODGROS E BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator Sunday School 930; Church Service 1030 a.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-2938 Miakter. David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors? (Philipptans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class IODO a.m.; Worship II DO a m . 6 00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7DO p.m.. Classes for all ages. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 un. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member EDJ.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prewnpuonv" 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grov e Street. Delton. Pas­ tor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Wor­ ship Services: 8:30 and 11 DO a.m. Sunday School for all ages at 945 im. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HUSTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pal­ lor Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all ages at 930 a.m. and wonhip service at 1030 a.m. Coffee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School for­ mat offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time" is a great time of celebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5<h grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. North St.. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Con­ verse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945-9414 Thursday. Nov. 21 - 330 p.m.. Clap­ per Kids (Handbells); 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes (Handbells;. 7.00 p.ra.. Crossways; 7 DO p.m.. Adult Choir. Saturday. Nov. 23 - 10.00 Cate­ chism 1; 1:30 p.m.. Middle/High School Catechism I; 8:00 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. Nov. 24­ 8D0 A IM5 i> Worship; 930 a.m. Sunday School; 12:30 p.m.. Young Adults. Tuesday. Nov. 26 7.00 p m Sunday School Staff; 700 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Wednesday. Nov. 27 - 1000 a.m. Wordwatchen. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street Hastings. MI 49058. (269-945-9574) Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Broun. Pivtor. Lisa Slestns. Director of Christian Education; Nonr Bouma. Music Director. Sun­ day. Nov. 17-8:15 a m. Sunday School; 930 a_m. • LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary Service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday School; 10:30 a_m. Refreshmenu; 11.00 a.m. Tradiuonal Service. Sunday School. 530 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6D0 p.m. Disciple Bible Study 11. Nursery is provided during both worship services. Junior church is for ajes five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 600 pm LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal; 7D0 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8 DO pjn. Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday nights - “ (X) p m. prayer meeting in the laxmgc Sunday. Nov. 24 - Canau rehearsal. 3:30 p.m.; Hanging of the Greens 6D0 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 26 - Ruth Circle • I DO pan.. Christmas play re­ hearsal • 430. Community Thanks­ giving Dinner • 7D0 pan Wednes­ day. Nov. 27 - Esther Circle - 930 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463 Nelson E. Lumm, Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Jared Daugherty. Director of Musk Mintvines. Thursday. Nov. 21 • 8:30 a_m Women's Bible Study in Adult Ed roon ; 6:30 p.m . Noah's Ark Preschool Pitluck in Hall. 7DO p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal ir. Sanctuary Sunday. Nov. 24 • 8:15 a.m. Chancel Choir. 9D0 a.m. Tradi­ tional Worship; 9:20 a.m. Children's Worship; I0D0 a.m Coffee Hour Dining Room; 10:10 a.ni. Church School for all ages; 11:20 a m. Con­ temporary Worship with commu­ nion; 1130 a.m. Children's Worship. The 900 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220 The 11:20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is pro­ vided during both services Chil­ dren's Worship is available dunng both services Monday. Nov. 25 • Noah's Ark Preschool Thanksgiving Vacation Begins. 9 15-10:30 am. Staff meet' fit prayer and planning; 7DO p.m Committee Night. Tues­ day. Nos. 26 • 3.DO p.m.. Newsletter deadline; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team Re­ hearsal. Wednesday. Nos 27 - 6:15 am. Men’s Bible Study ■ kxinge; 330 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal - dining room. ObituMle.£ Henry A. Thenikl Jr. Henry A. Thenikl Jr., aged 61. passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002. He was preceded in death by his sister. Mary Katherine and his father. Henry A. Thenikl Sr. He is survived by his wife. Lorraine, his children, Debra (John) Beaman of Lake Orin. Julie (Randy) Binkowski of Hastings. Paula (Steve) Allison of Grand Rapids. Sharon (Javier) Sanchez of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren. Eion. Lucas, Alex, Mitchell. Ryan, Alaina and Elizabeth; his mother. Nellie Thenikl of Fremont; broth­ ers and sisters, Larry (Linda) Thenikl, Marlene (Daniel) Brooks. William (Barb) Thenikl, Dennis Thenikl. Rosanne (Milton) Bazinaw, Kathy (Don) Vander Wai; an aunt and nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be cel­ ebrated Thursday. Nov. 21. 2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Dominic’s Church. 50 Bellevue SW with Fr. Dautremont presiding (everyone meet al church). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Pauline (Boulter) Felder j | DELTON - Mrs. Pauline (Boulter) Felder, age 94. of Delton, passed away Nov. 15. 2002. Mrs. Felder was bom in Kalamazoo on July 28. 1908. the daughter of Edwin and Blanche (Snow) Stanley. She was a former member of the Prairieville Eastern Star. She enjoyed work­ ing on crafts, crocheting, fishing, square dancing and her flower garden. On Dec. 20, 1928 she married James Boulter and he preceded her in death on July 4. 1951. She was also preceded in death by hus­ bands Merle Barnhart and Burton Felder; a son. Sherman Boulter; and sisters. Maxine Hazel and Betty Lynn P trdy. She is survived by a son, Robert Boulter of Delton; brothers, John E. "Jack” (Alice) Stanley of Kalamazoo, and Kenneth Stanley of Maine; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted on Monday, Nov. 18, 2002 al Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Pastor Daniel Bowman officiated. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Tendercare of Hastings Activity Fund will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton. Helen V. Crittenden HASTINGS - Helen V. Crittenden, age 86, of Hastings, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002 at Spectrum-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bom March 2, 1916 in Nashville. Mich., the daughter of Clarence and Edna (Boylan) Cole. She graduate from Nashville High School in 1934. Helen married Gerald L Crittenden Oct. 10, 1934, and he died in 1986. She moved to Hastings in 1940. She worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company for 31 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. Helen was preceded in death by her par­ ents, husband, Gerald, brothers, Robert Cole, Pat Cole. Bob Cole, sisters, Mildred Knodt, and Maxine Moore. Surviving is a son, Gerald J. (Jeanne) Crittenden of Hastings, two granddaugh­ ters, Julie (Jon) Crittenden-Gambee of Hastings, Dianne Lee Crittenden of Hastings, great grandson, Cory James Bunge. No visitation or services will be held. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lee Wayne Perkins______ | CHARLOTTE - Lee Wayne Perkins, age 57, of Charlotte, Mich., died Tuesday, Nov. 12,2002. Mr. Perkins was bom May 17, 1945, in Eaton Rapids, Mich, the son of Wayne L. and Dorothy M. (Tripp) Perkins. He was a production worker for Owens Illinois for 22 years. He was an avid Nascar Race fan. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Root); sons, Loran (Terri) Perkins of North Carolina. Lonnie (Beckey) Perkins of Charlotte: daughters, Loretta (Jerry) Smith of Vermontville. Mich.; 10 grandchildren. Brandon. Chris. Tierra. Ryan, Ronnie, Taylor. Kade, Jesse. Austin, and Owen; and brother. Gerald Perkins. He was predeceased by infant daughter. Nanette. Funeral services were held Monday. Nov. 18. 2002 at the Pray Funeral Home. Chuck Jenson officiated. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery. if desired memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home. Raymond E (Bo) Ellis HASTINGS - Raymond F. (Bo) Ellis, age 49, of Hastings died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002 at his sister, Barbara Critz’s residence, under hospice care. Ray passed away from complications of a spinal cord injury. Ray was born on July 6. 1953 in Hastings, MI, the son of Bill and Madeline Ellis. He attended school in Hastings at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and Hastings High School, where he graduated in 1971. He also attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Ray worked for 25 years at The Bradford White Corporation in Middleville, Mich., where he served as a memb.r of the United Auto Workers. He was an avid sports fan, softball player and friend to everyone he met. He v^s preceded in death by his parents and his sister. Nancy Ellis. He is survived by his former spouse. Kelly Lewis and son, Austin Ellis. Other surviving family members include his sis­ ters, Mary Gurd and her husband, Glenn, of Nashville, Mich.. Margaret Schofield and her husband, Marshall, of Essex. Conn.. Barbara Critz and her husband. Bob. of Mendon, Mich., Catherine Ellis and Alma Muxlow of Kalamazoo, his brothers. Will Ellis and his wife. Shirley, of Chelsea, Mich.. Jim Ellis and his wife. Patsy, of Chester, Conn., plus 18 nieces and nephews and the many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins that result from being a mem­ ber of a large family. In recognition of his life, donations may be made to Three Rivers Area Hospital Rehab Pavilion (1111 W. Broadway, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093) or Three Rivers Area Hospital Homecare and Hospice (633 S. Erie Street. Three Rivers, Mich. 49093). The funeral service was held on Monday. Nov. 18. 2002 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings at 10 a.m. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Donald G. Buehler GREENVILLE - Donald G. Buehler, age 92, of Greenville, passed away Nov. 8,2002 at Hospice of Michigan. United Memorial Hospital, Greenville. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret (Jerry) Bothum of Grand Island, Nebraska; son. Warren (Sally) Buehler of Waupun, Wisconsin; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Bustance of Middleville, Maxine Mick of l^kc Park. Florida. Joey (Wayne) Wise of Elkhart, Indiana; one brother, Calvin (Madeline) Buehler of Freeport; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa C. Buehler and three sisters, Marcia C. Gray, Genevieve Sage and Geraldine Van Noy; two brothers, Clifford Buehler and Fletcher Buehler. Graveside services were held Tuesday. Nov. 12, 2002 at the Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Michi-gan. Pastor Arthur Wells officiated. Donald G. Buehler was bom on Feb. 17. 1910 in Freeport, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Rozilla (Klepfer) Buehler. He was raised and attended school in Freeport. He was married to Rosa C. Aubil on July 3. 1936. Don retired from the Gibson Company in Green-ville, after 37 years of service as a sanitation supervisor. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Don enjoyed gardening, woodworking, building bird houses, knick-knacks for the yard, repairing antique clocks, refinishing antique furniture, and he did caning. He enjoyed traveling, winters in Florida and lime spent with family and friends. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. MI. Additional Obituaries on Page 15 Robert C. Barton HASTINGS - Robert C. Barton, age 86. of Hastings, passed away on Monday, November 18,2002 at his residence. He was bom on April 15, 1916 in Lansing, the son of Vem and Lola (Steele) Barton. Robert lived most of his life in Hastings. He married Donna M. Hammond on January 26, 1935. His employment included, Hastings Manufacturing Company, Barry County Road Commission for 15 years, and farming in the Hastings area for many years. Robert is survived by his wife of more than 67 years, Donna M. Barton; sons, Robert (Rachel) Barton of Hastings, Merle Barton of Hastings; daughter, Charlene (Herbert) Service of Hastings; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Funeral services will be held at 11XX) a.m., Thursday, November 21,2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Alvin Yates officiating. Internment will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Sandra D. Meyers HASTINGS - Sandra D. Meyers, age 60, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, November 18,2002 al Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Meyers was bom on June 6, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of George and Eva (Dabich) Neshich. She was raised in the Detroit area and attended schools there. She moved to Hastings in 1996 from Detroit. Mrs. Meyers was married to Dennis Turashoff in 1965 and he passed away in 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Michael Neshich. Mrs. Meyers is survived by her son, Michael Turashoff of Hastings and by four grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Internment will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Owen E. Bates HASTINGS - Owen E. Bates, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002 st home. Owen E. Bates was bom on May 20. 1934 at Grand Rapids. Mich, the son of Ernest and Charlotte (Swain) Bates. He was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Thomapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1952. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was married to Rita M. Garrison on Nov. 13. 1965 in Middleville. He was employed al Lacks Industries for 12 years, in the plastic Plating Department. He was a member of the American Legion. Owen was an avid reader, enjoyed hunt­ ing. fishing and was a Detroit Lions fan. He is survived by his wife, Rita Mae Bates, two sons. Jeffrey (Leeann) Bates of Florida. Jeffery (Kathy) Bates of Hastings, one daughter. Kelly (Jason) Rogers of Wayland, several grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother. Douglas (Linda) Bates of Wyoming, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Charlotte Bales, and a sister, Barbara Fales. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Wednesday evening, Nov. 20. 2002 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21.2002 - Page 7 Gable-Hildreth exchange vows Archambeau- Kaiser united in marriage Amy Elizabeth Archambeau, daughter of Robert and Susan Archambeau of Hastings and Craig Andrew Keizer, son of Ben and Darlene Keizer of Hastinp were united in marriage during a candlelight ceremony on Aug. 23. 2002, at Thomapple Valley Church, Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating the 6:00 ceremony. The maid of honor was Jamie Feighan, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids included Sara Archambeau, sister of the bride. Shannon Keizer, sister-in-law of the groom, Sarah Roush and Stacey Martin, both friends of the bride. The flowergiri was Sakaylea Keizer, niece of the groom. The best man was Luke Cook, friend of the groom. Groomsmen included Todd Schantz, friend of the groom. Chris and Chad Keizer, both brothers of the groom, and Marc Haywood, friend of the groom. Ring bearers were Jacob and Ryan Zimmerman, both cousins of the bride. Ushers were Ron Solmes and Brian Tuenessen. both friends of the groom. The couple honeymooned on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Islands before returning to their home in Hastings. Mannings to mark 62nd anniversary The family of Don Manning and Lorraine (Sonneville) Manning wish to congratulate them on their upcoming 62nd wedding an­ niversary. They were wed on Nov. 28,1940. Cards may be sent to: 1018 Reed Street, Nashville, Mich. 49073. BOY, Troy Carter, bom to Troy J. and Amanda (Tobias) Risner at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, on Oct. 11, 2002 at 2:51 p.m. Carter weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Rod and Nancy Tobias of Delton. Laurita Chmielewski and Jack Crandell of Ada, and Troy Riser of Gun Lake. BOY, Joseph Alexander Edmonds, bom Oct. 11. 2002 and weighing 5 lbs. 11 1/2 ozs. Proud parents are John and Naomi of Tekonsha, and Joseph joins sister Christina, and brother John Matthew. Thrilled grand­ parents are. William and Sharon Knighten of Bellevue, and Johnny and Eleanor Edmonds of Burlington. Our gratitude and special thanks go to Dr. Keith Papendick. and the wonderful, caring staff in the birth center at Battle Creek Health System. Chris Service is 90 Nov. 22 Chriaianna (Chris) Service will celebrate her 90th birthday Nov. 22nd. Friends may send or take birthday cards t-j Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Rm. 101-B. We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North ofHatting, on M-43 Tobias family has five generations (Lower left) Great Great Grandpa Lawrence (Toby) Tobias. 81 years, holding Troy Carter Risner, 4 days old. Great STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT STH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 02-485-00 COURTHOUSE 220 W. Stat* St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948-4810 TRAVIS LEE BLAKE 107 N. Main St. Apt D Nashville. Ml 49073 In Pro Per (517) 852-0637 v DESIREE ALMIRA BLAKE (address unknown) TO DESIREE ALMIRA BLAKE IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in ttds court to obtain a divorce from the bonda of mainmonv. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after 3rd publication of this order. If you fail to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, end proof of publication Shan be filed in this court. 3. Travis Lee Blake, Plaintiff, shall poet a copy of this order in the courthouse, and for throe con­ secutive weeks, and shaB He proof of posting In Drew and Jane Coppess are wed Drew and Jane Coppess were united in marriage on July 12. 2002 at Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church. Parents of the bride are Edward and Debra Buikema of Hastings, and parents of the groom are Ronald and Ellyn Coppess of Lake Odessa. Matron of honor was Beth Hwang, bridesmaids were Lindsay Maal. Darci Cook. Jill Rleccia. and Jenny Vander Boon. Best man was Derek Coppess. Groomsmen were Benjamin Buikema. Mike Cook. Blake Flessner. and Thomas Buikema. They now reside in Chicago. III. where Drew works at an environmental consulting firm, and Jane works for a mortgage com­ pany. Jyl Gable and Damon Hildreth were unit­ ed in marriage on the evening of May 11, 2002 at St. Mark's United Church of Christ in New Albany. IN. The bride is the daughter of Jack and Jan Gable of New Albany. The groom is the son of Tom Hildreth of Hastings, and Dianne Hildreth of Nashville. Elizabeth Gable, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy Smith, Jennie Scott. Cassie Sipes, Jenny Davis, friends of the bride and Mary Ruth Callaway, cousin of the groom. Ryan Clagett, friend of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Justin Benner. Brian Lewis, Brad Gardner, Ryan McMaster, friends of the groom and Billy Hildreth, brother of the groom. The reception was held in the Crystal Ballroom at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky. The couple honeymooned in Maui, and now reside in Sellersburg. In. Grandpa Bernard Tobias. 63 years. Upper right. Grandpa Rod Tobias. 42 years, and mom. Amanda Riser. 21 years. this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to QfiStffift Almira Blake at the last know address requested, before lhe date of the last publication, by regis­ tered mail, return receipt and the affidavit of mail­ ing shall be filed with this court. Date 8/13/02 James H. Fisher Judge (12/5) These four veterans were among those talcing part in the traoitional Veteran Day bean soup and com bread muffin meal at the Hastings American Legion Post No. 45 Hall. Area veterans honored on their day Barry County area veterans were hon­ ored on Monday, Nov. 11, in a number of activities throughout the day. After a breakfast, they took part in a flag-raising ceremony at the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 in Hastings. Local Post Commander Robert May raised the flag with the color guard in attendance and the firing squad performed the salute, followed by the playing of “Taps.” V. Harry Adrounie offered prayer and a talk. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell also spoke. Veterans then enjoyed a lasagna and lemon pic luncheon al the Hastings Middle School and each was introduced to the stu­ dents. The middle school choir sang, “America the Beautiful” and the band played "The Star Spvnglcd Banner” and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was re­ cited. Students quoted lines from famous statesmen in history and President Bush’s proclamation was read. Barry County Sher­ iff Steve DeBoer presented a speech, “I Am the Flag.” A traditional Veterans Day supper of bean soup and corn bread muffins was /KaviiA^e. /licenses Kevin William Neely, Middleville and Heather Lynn Peck, Middleville. Michael John Raaymakers, Middleville and Lori Sue Witte, Middleville. Wayne Oliver Pelfrey, Hastings and Sara Auxtero Campillos, Dowling. Todd Allen Gould, Hastings and Heather Lynn Horton, Hastings. Joel Preston Munday, Plainwell and Corina Miller. Plainwell. James Len Welch, Hastings and Laura Lee Todd, Hastings. Robert Dean Andrus, Hastings and Carol Louise King. Hastings. screed to more than three dozen people at the local American Legion Hall that eve­ ning. Sister Marie Ursula from St. Rose of Lima Church led the group in prayer. The food was prepared by John and Shirley Neff and others. Shirley Neff, a member of the Legion Auxiliary, said, “Our veterans had a busy day. They appreciate all lhe people who care and appreciate all these veterans who have given so much for their country.” Veterans Dey each year focuses on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the armistice was signed to end World War I. SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 13,2002 - 7:30 RM. Regular meeting caled to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Rogers. Flint. Bellmore. Lyons, McKenna, Greenfield. Vilmont and twelve (12) guests. Minute, of Ote ragutar board maatetg October ». 2002. approved and ptecad on Appointment, to Zoning Board of Appeal, approved Margaret Coteman, Joe Lyons and rxenoa dohmore. Parking lot Ight approved. Ordtoence (2002-95 (Amendment to Article VI 4 VII) adopted by rofl can vote. Ordktance (2002-95 (KeytxUe Amendment) adopted bv roll call vote Ordinance (2002-07 - (Sign Ordinance) accepted aa M medtog by ro( ca( vole. Voucher, and Payrol approved tor payment Traawrar*, Report. Zoning Report. Peace Report M received and Bad. Master Plan Procedure approved. Medon to adjourn to ctoead eaeeton lor dteaia»on of current negation at 8:35 p.m. Reopened al 9:15 pro. Adjourned al 0:15 pro. Ratetecttaay submitted. Rebin McKenna, dark Altered to by: Roger Vlmont Supervtwr (flat) IF YOU OWN MUTUAL FUNDS. YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS ... FREE SEMINAR— Mutual Funds What you don’t know could be costing yo thousands! NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission win conduct a public hear­ ing for the following Special Use Permrts: CASE NUMBER SP-12-2002: John Maurice Casteleln. LOCATION: 3891 M-79 Hwy. in Section 26 of Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation in the AR zoning district MEETING DATE: December 5. 2002. TRIE: 7:00 PAI. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts & Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day m the hear­ ing Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal e-ther verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (616) 948-4820 The special use applicabon(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 pm.). Monday thru Friday Please call the Planning Office at (616) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meetinghearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (11/21) Learn what Martine Costello, CNN/Money Staff Writer, calls the FIVE DIRTY SECRETS OF MUTUAL FUNDS. For example: • Learn how unknown expenses eat holes In your profits. • Learn how exaggerated claims on returns can mislead investors. • Learn why the fund industry resists more disclosure. • Learn how fund managers can cost investors money by excessive trading. • Learn why you still may have to pay taxes even when your fund loses money. Discover why getting an objective analysis of vour funds is an absolute must! December 3rd, 2002, 5 p.m. County Seat Lounge 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings, Michigan (Dinner served immediately following seminar) SEATING LIMITED. To reserve seating, call our automated response line: 1-800-381-1659 Mention Code: H Presented by: David Garrett U The Mid-Michigan Group �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21, 2002 JLake> QdleAAa Christmas 'Round the Town is set to go. The flyers arc printed and available at cer­ tain places of "business and from those vendors participating. Attendance at this major event gives one a rare chance to visit some private homes to see the displays of crafts on sale, to cat a tasty lunch at any of three places open for the day and to do some Christmas shopping without battling crowds. It is also a good time to buy home baked goods at some of the stops. Thanksgiving comes next Thursday Nov. 28. Do some people remember during the days of FDR when he changed the day for observing Thanksgiving in order to extend the shopping days for Christmas? What a hue and cry followed! In Canada it is ob­ served on the first Monday of October. Turkey and dressing are served in memory of the First American Thanksgiving. The Start Smart mobile unit will be parked beside the Family Medical Center of Dr. Richard Barnett today until 6 p.m. for testing preschool children's eyes, ears and more. The local historical society held its No­ vember meeting last week, with 25 present. The Eavys of Middleville and Kay Bodenmuller were on hand to tell about their ex­ periences of working at a lighthouse in each of the past three summers. They worked at the Big Sable J jghthcusc, which was just handed over to the Michigan De­ partment of Natural Resources Nov. 1 by the federal government. The Big Sable Lighthouse Keepers Association will oper­ ate the lighthouse, which will become part of the Ludington State Park. It is a mile and a half to walk from the present park to the shore. This property was set aside by the U.S. government for a lighthouse in 1866. In 1994 the U. S. Coast Guard decided it was no longer needed to assist ships in navigation. For years about 500 feet sepa- The Poortenga Tree Service pulls its blades away from a newly planted ash tree at the John Cook Jr. home in Lake Odessa. The trees were grown at the Edward Gross nursery for village use. rated the house from the water’s edge, but in later years the water crept closer and closer. Finally it was in danger cf being washed away, so Ludington people, led by one resourceful merchant, hauled riffraff to put in the water to save it. Now a seawall gives protection against high water The audience learned that each lighthouse on Lake Michigan has a signal different from all others. Likewise each is painted in dif­ ferent colors. Big Sable has alternating white and black bands of color. Ships carry charts that show the pattern of signals and paint colors so even if their radio signals or navigational aids were l(k»t, they could still get their bearings from the lighthouses as they travel. Kay Bodcr.muller works each summer in the gift shop, which generates enough revenue to operate the lighthouse. Big Sable can handle climbers going either up or down, which is rare because most stairs arc wide enough for only one person. There are 130 steps to the top. Pam Swiler, president of the Ionia County Genealogy Society, presented John Waite with a check of S 1,000 from ICGS for the freighthouse fund. The thermometer which shows the amount of funds raised to­ ward the S60.000 goal is now downtown. Downtown Ionia had a celebration Nov. 13 because Main Street is now re-opened. It has been closed for months with access to stores only from the alley entrances. As the work progressed, with new water mains and other utilities replaced and the brick paving replaced, the side streets also were closed to parking and traffic. This really hurt many merchants. The plans were for free street comer music, free trolley rides to downtown. Main Street la­ ser light show and a drawing for a free movie. This was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Ionia and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Many stores had specials for the day. Sid's Flower Shop advertised that its customers were welcome to come in the front door, come in the back door, come down the chimney but mainly just come to celebrate Ionia’s new Red Brick Road. The Reminder and Lakewood News re­ cently published the announcement of the wedding of Drew Coppess, son of Ron and Ellyn Coppess of Woodland, to Jane Mi­ chelle Buikema, at a Cascade church over the summer. Parents of the bride arc Ed­ ward and Debra Buikema of Hastings. Charles Baughman, 91, of Middleville, husband of former resident on Sixth Ave­ nue, Betty (Beeler) Frost, died last week. His funeral was on Saturday. Of the five women who received awards from the YMCA in different five areas, the Advocacy Award went to Lupe BamosMontigny, a teacher in the Westwood Mid­ dle School. Many years ago she taught in Lakewood schools West Elementary. She was bi-lingual. She is very active in the po­ litical scene in Kent County. She was the one who planted the idea of naming some­ thing major in honor of activist Cesar Chavez. It took three years, but then a stretch of Grandville Avenue from Wealthy to Clyde Park is now marked Gesar E. Chavez Way. Lupe first came to Michigan as a migrant child, hoeing beets in the Thumb area, picking cherries at Traverse City and toma­ toes in Indiana. As an adult she returned to Michigan, taught school here, earned her master’s de­ gree at Grand Valley State University and has now taught in Grand Rapids for 24 years. It has been reported that Donovan Shcllenbarger joined the McCarty Communiciations Co. as a graphic designer. He is the son of Gregor Shellcnbarger of Lowrey Road north of town and grandson of Claude and Phyllis. In Michigan wc sec robins, blue jays, orioles and other birds in summer. They migrate to warmer climates in the fall. Birds which were consuming a suet cake every day must have fled because the same cakes hang now with no bird paying any at­ tention. Word comes from England's southern coast that their swallows migrate to Africa. In late summer the starlings from the conti­ nent fly over to England because the weather is milder. Other birds that flock to the south coast arc the geese from Siberia, which spend their winters. The lady who wrote said she keeps several feeders filled with peanuts, sunflower seeds and mixed seeds. So they have two complete sets of birds in the course of a year. They have been having gales which "blow straight from South America.” She needed radiotherapy following can­ cer surgery and had to wait from December until six months later despite stories in two London daily papers about the long wait she was enduring. So it goes with the Na­ tional Health Service. Village workers have been planting trees this week from the village nursery on Bo­ nanza Road. Johnson Street residents who requested new trees have received maples, ash, locust and flowering crab trees taller than a man's head. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDfTORS DECEDENTS ESTATE FILE NO. 02-23562-DE Estate of Violet R. Jordan. Date of birth: 02/02/1914. TO ALL CRED/TORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Violet R. Jordan, who lived at 2700 NashvBe Rood, Hastings. Michigan died 09/20/2002 Creators of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Terry J. Jordan, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication o' this notice. 11/11/02 Timothy L Tramp (P41571) 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (816) 948-9400 Terry J. Jordan 7321 Jordan Road Woodland. Ml 48897 (11/21) THB FIRM M A Dg». COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO CQUJfCT A DEBT. ANY IlffQRMATKM OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QURQFFiCE AJ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MPJTARY DUTY, MORTGAGE-BALE Workmen secure secure the chipboard sheathing for the new brick siding at Union Bank on Fourth Avenue. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth C. Moore and Franklin H. Moore, wife and husband, joint ten­ ants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1997 and recorded Arne 25.1997 in Liber 699. Page 618, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C, created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1. 1997, among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corpor­ ation. as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as trustee by assignment dated October 25. 1997 and recorded on January 12. 1998 in Doc* 1006280. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two and 47/100 Dollars ($65,472.47) including interest at the rate of 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Harry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 12.2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Perry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15 "Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of Hastings' as recorded in Liber 2. Page(s) 15 of Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property ts determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C. created pursuant to a Poolmg and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1. 1997. among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corporation, as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of California. NA, as . Ionia County Genealogical Society President Pam Swiler prepares to present a $1.000 check to John Waite toward the Freight House project. As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 199 0776 d'liwue’b by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Nasty neighbor Dear Annie: My 3-month-old son was bom prematurely and has severe lung prob­ lems. We live in a condo, and my neighbor likes io smoke cigars on his patio. Unfortu­ nately. the smoke goes straight into our windows. We have tried keeping the win­ dows closed, but that is unpleasant when the weather is nice. When I told my neighbor that his cigar smoke was hurting my child, he retaliated by calling animal control and complaining because our dog was barking after 10 p.m. We now bring the dog inside at night so will not bother him. Tell me. Annie, if he is allowed to call the police because of my dog. why can’t 1 do something about his secondhand smoke that threatens the life of my son? - Trying to Breathe in California. Dear Calif.: We contacted Joe Walt, ex­ ecutive director of the Bay Area and Central California chapter for the Community As­ sociations Institute, the national organiza­ tion representing community and condo as­ sociations. He said he knows of no condos that ban smoking outside a home. You might ask your condo association to talk to the man and find some accommodation. However, lhe association can be involved only on a “good neighbor" basis. In the meantime, close your windows. Paybacks are hell Dear Annie: My husband. “Joseph." and I have been married for five years. Four years ago, Joseph gave his son, “Adam.” $4,000, with the agreement that Adam would pay back the Ioan as soon as he got a job. Adam has now been working for three years but has paid back only half lhe money. He still owes us $2,000. Recently, Adam told us he is planning a week-long vacation with friends. I am irri­ tated that he would spend money on a vaca­ tion when he is still in debt to us. Joseph works long hours, and I have two jobs. We had to move in with my mother to make ends meet. How can I get this loan repaid? - The Second Wife in Augusta, Ga. Dear Wife: Ask Joseph to suggest a re­ payment schedule that Adam would be willing to follow, perhaps $50 a month, un­ til the entire $2,000 is repaid. But let Joseph be the one to speak to Adam. You should stay out of the negotiations. Nudist advice Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Nude in Washington, D.C.," whose boyfriend ob­ jected to her walking around the house without clothes on. I loved your response, Annie, I just wish you had been more force­ ful. But then, that is why you are writing the column and I’m not. I’d be fired the first day on the job. I am also a home nudist I would enjoy being nude with others as well, but I rarely have the opportunity. My wife doesn’t like being nude and won’t even sleep in the buff. Thus, I am only nude at home if she is not here. We have been married for 29 years, and although I have never wanted to be with anyone else, I still miss the freedom of being nude. I am simply not a textile per­ son. Ms. “Nude” needs to realize that her boyfriend, like my wife, is not going to feel differently about the situation, no matter how long they are together. To be honest, I Controlling dad Dear Annie: I was worried when I read the letter from “Trustworthy and Exasper­ ated," the girl who was making out with her boyfriend and found her dad pounding on the car window. You gave her advice on how to persuade her parents that she was trustworthy. I think you missed the mark. There is only one reason her father just happened to be there when they were kiss­ ing. He was following her. He obviously has control issues and will never trust her. Germantown, Md. Dear Germantown: That’s quite a leap of logic you’ve made. If Dad were following his daughter around, surely he would have caught her much sooner. Since lhe girl did not consider the possibility that Dad was tailing her, we have to assume his usual be­ havior is perfectly normal and this was mere coincidence. But thanks for offering a different, and more alarming, perspective. Invite the ox? Dear Annie: My huxband’s brother. “Nick.” went through a bitter divorce two yean ago. He is now engaged to a nice woman, and we are happy for him. I hive two sisters-in-iaw who believe the ex-wife should be invited to all family oc­ casions. They knew her for 23 yean and are still quite fond of her. They say she will al­ ways be part of the family Unfortunately. Nick does not want to see his ex under any circumstances, and his new fiancee says if the ex-wife is present at a function, she will not attend. She says it is disrespectful to her. I have mixed feelings about the situation. My daughter is having a baby in a few months. Should I invite my ex -ister-in-law to the christening? - Kim in Dallas. Dear Kim: While you can invite whomever you like, your first loyalty should be to Nick. If you know it will make Nick uncomfortable and create ill-will with his fiancee, you should not include the ex­ wife. It’s nice that you are still on good terms with the ex. and if you wish to enter­ tain the woman when Nick is not present, go right ahead. Perhaps, in time. Nick will be less bitter, his new bride will be less in­ secure. and everyone can peacefully coexist at the same function. Gay best man? NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of Douglas L. Mishler Trust dated December 10.1996. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDfTORS: The decedent. Douglas L Mishler, who lived at 1490 North Chartton Park Road. Hastings. Michigan, died July 14. 2002. leaving a certain trust under the name of Douglas L. Mishler Trust Dated December 10. 1996, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Trustee and Douglas L Mnhier. Jr. is named as the Successor Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent's death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust wiH be forever barred unless sent to Douglas L Mishler, at 8452 Hannary Drive. Tallahassee, Florida 32312. within four months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: October 29. 2002 Timothy L Tramp (P41571) Attorney at Law 501 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 616/948-9400 Douglas L Mishler Jr. Successor Trustee 8452 Hannary Drive Tallahassee. FL 32312 (11/21) We Process COLOR FILM! J-AD GRAPHICS North of Hastings on Highway M-43 (12/5) can’t imagine any normal male not wanting to be with a naked woman in the privacy of her home. However, If she stays with him. she should understand that she will have to give up this particular freedom. - Paul in the Midwest Dear Paul: Thank you for being the Voice of Experience. Wc heard from a great many nudists, most of whom suggested that “Nude in Washington, D.C." look into nud­ ist clubs to find a more tolerant boyfriend. One reader took us to task for using the phrase “prancing around naked,” saying nudists absolutely do not prance. We appre­ ciate the education, and in response, say, to each his own. ' Dear Annie: My siblings and I are not close. However, I have discovered that I have quite a bit in common with my younger brother, “Justin.” Among other things, we are both gay. We talk on lhe phone fairly often now and visit each other every six months or so. I feel we’re devel­ oping a more caring sibling relationship. Justin recently told me he and his live-in partner are planning to hold a commitment ceremony. He is reluctant to ask ocher fam­ ily members to attend because many belong to churches that are not exactly “gay friendly.” So far. I’m the only family mem­ ber he has told. I am very excited and happy for Justin, and finally understand why straight people go nuts over weddings. Would it be tacky of me to ask Justin if I could be his best man? I realize he may have friends he feels closer to, and I would­ n’t want to pressure him. However, I would feel incredibly proud to stand up for him how cool would that be? Should I mention the idea to Justin’s partner? Should 1 drop some hints? Or should I just keep quiet? - Excited About My Brother’s Big Fat Gay Wedding Dear Excited: It would be nice if Justin asked you to be his best man, but since he hasn’t it would be unfair to put him on the spot. Tell Justin how happy you are for him, and offer his assistance. Ask if he would like your help with the decorations, plan­ ning or food. If he sees how eager you are to be part of his big day. he might feel more comfortable having you participate. Good luck. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.November 21.2002 - Page 9 LEGAL From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Ceee Na: Oa-OJ-IMCK BANK ONE. MICHIGAN, a Mictvgan oenkjng corporation. Ptatotnt. A history of the Barry County Historical Society Chartton Park Museum where the society began. Barry County Historical Society annual meeting and picnic Bowen Mills, June of 1985. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Barry County Historical Society cele­ brated its 38th anniversary on Oct. 17, 2002. The society was incorporated on Oct. 24. 1964. Its purpose and mission was at that time and still is to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge of Barry County. The first major project the society tackled was to urge the Barry County Board of Supervisors to establish a Park and Recreation Commission to oversee the management of Charlton Park on the land along the Thomapple River, given to Barry County by Irving Chariton in a will follow­ ing his death m 1963, along with the large collection of antiques, artifacts and other items. Mr. Charlton was an avid collector with engines being his particular interest. The forming of the Park and Recreation Commission took from 1964 until 1967 under the leadership of the first society president Esther Walton. Assisting her in this project were Rose Cook. Jeanne Gould. Cindy Sage, Juanita Slocum, Florabclle Stowell, and Richard and Posey Shuster. MCDONNELL, CONLEY. ARSLANiAN A NEVEUX, LLP BY: RICHARD L. MCDONNELL THIS RRM 18 A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made by PhMOp J. Rtoe and Tammy L Rtoe. Husband and Wife, of MkkSMte, Michigan (Mortgyre)to Commcnpoint Mortgage, (Mortgagee) a Michigan Corporation dated May 18,1996 and recorded to the office at the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on June 1. 1998 to Document Number 1012804, Barry County Records and was assigned by an assignment to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns as nominee for Household Finance Corporation. Its successors and assigns. G4318 MRer Road. Flint Mktoigan 48501, and recorded In the office of toe Register of Deeds for toe County of Barry, Stale of Michigan, on July 5, 2000 to Document Number 1046290, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage toere is claimed to be due at toe dale of this notice the sum of $89,906.26 indudtog interest at toe rata of 12.700% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of toe power of sale contained to said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan to such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December. 2002 at 1:00 o’dock p.m., toe undersigned wii: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan foredose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, toe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be r.pessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including toe attorneys fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in toe premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Irving. County of Barry, State of MfoNgan, is described as fol­ lows: Beginning at a point on the South line of the Soufr.west 1/4 of Section 27, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant East 690 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section 27; thence North 660 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 oi Section 27; thence East. 330 feet parallel with the said South line; thence South, 660 feet parallel with said West Sne; thence West 330 feet along said South line to the par; of beginning. Subject to Highway Grange Tax ID •06-008-C27-009-40 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29. 2002 Assignee Household Finance Corporation Richard L McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Assignee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Htte. Michigan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 (12/5) Floyd Bull also gave the society more than 20 scrapbooks of events and people of the county. These have been copied and a set of them placed in the Hastings Public Library for use by the community. Another project they undertook was the microfilming of Barry County cemetery records. A copy of the microfilms was donated to the Hastings Public Library and to various genealogy sites, such as the one in Fort Wayne. Ind. and to the Morman Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The society also microfilmed the Barry County newspapers and copies of these microfilms are housed at the Public Library. The Collector’s Plate collection. Buzz Youngs, an employee of the Hastings 1981 - Barry County Courthouaa (SOLD OUT) Banner, had kept a cardex record of social 1982 - Old Hast Inn City Hall and the events, deaths and interesting happenings to Barry County Civil War Kommant 1983 - Mishina tree. Wall Lake (SOLD 00T) local citizens. These were compiled into 19flU - Middlevilla, Mich. Flour Mill several volumes, one for the public library 1985 - Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and one for the Hastings Banner and the 1986 - Old Hastings City Bank 1987 - Woodland, Mich. Old Township Hall society has a complete copy of this work. 1988 - Historic Bowens Milla (SOLD OUT) These projects took many hours of volun­ 1989 - Brown (Morth Fine) School (SOLD OUT) teer time to complete 1990 - C.K. ft S. Depot, Hastings, Michigan They also promoted a couple of years of historic calendars, sketched by local artists Many of the original officers also served and sold them to the public. on the Park and Recreation Board and One big project was a series of 10 collec­ everyone served as volunteers to get the tor plates, taken from pos cards of the coun­ park up and running, along with many other ty. These included the Barry County volunteers from the community. Courthouse, the old Hastings City Hall and Over the years since 1967. the society has the soldiers monument, the wishing tree. sponsored several projects and fund raisers Wall Lake. Middleville’s flour mill. in support of Chariton Park. This included a Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, brochure to be used as a guide to the park. Hastings City Bank. Woodland Town Hall. The society also has supported Bernard Bowens Milk. Brown School (north Pine) Museum with donations of money and arti­ and the C.K.&S. Depot, Hastings. Some of facts, and has aided Bowen Mills in their these are still available. efforts to,re^tonj,t|)p,tystoric mill. Another long and interesting project was An ongoing project is to research historic the "Rural School History Book Shelf. This sites in the area and place historic markers is a county-by-county'history of the country throughout the county. Hoyd Bull, a mem­ schools, by townships and village schools ber and benefactor, left the society funding of Barry County. There are 18 books in this for marker placement. To date there have series, plus an addendum of materia] col­ been 21 Michigan Historic Site markers put lected after the township book had been in place in the county. printed. The group has collected the stories of The society established a memorial fund more than 1500 War II veterans and is to honor deceased members. Families of bringing them out in a volume for everyone the deceased were given their choice of to read and remember our veterans. where they wished to have their memorials A program for marking special historic sent. This was done in 1983. buildings or places was developed with the Various organizations have benefited society’s own markers. Walldorff Furniture from this fund, including Charlton Park. and the one remaining block of brick pave­ Bowens Mills. Bernard Museum, the Barry ment in the City of Hastings received this kind of marker. This program was begun in 1984. County Courthouse and Hastings Public Library. The usual donation has been $50 each. This was to be determined in the month of September each year. Another project, which the society worked on under the leadership of President Mike Hook (1991-2001). was lhe “Save the Hags." It was a project to salvage and preserve the Civil War flags that had been stored in the rotunda at the Michigan State Capital in Lansing. This costs $1,000 per flag. Barry County collected enough money to preserve eight of the flags. The flags chosen by the society were from the units in which Barry county men served during the Civil War. The McKeown Bridge Park was another successful effort The 100 plus year old iron bridge was scheduled to be replaced. An all out effort was made by both Barry County and the Historical Society to raise the money to match a grant to save the bridge and to establish a park at the site. First presidents of the society were: Esther Walton, Jeanne Gould, Hilda Baas, Charles Harthy, Ann Barlaw, Darrell Stam, Amy Bower, Richard Loughlin. Barbara Schondelmayer, Gordon Barlow. Joyce WeinbrechL Lansing Gilbert Jane Barlow. Eilene Oehler. Michael Hook and currently (2002) Holly Steiner. Over the years, the society has featured many interesting and educational programs at the monthly meetings. The programs have been done by local persons with some­ thing to share and with guests from other places.Meetings have been held at various locations in the county over the yean and have included many park sites and many field trips to places of interest. The society has published a program book each year describing the upcoming events for the year and featuring many local sites, buildings and people. They published a cookbook, that not only features recipes from members and friends of the society, but also pictures some of Barry County’s unique barns. They have published a monthly newslet­ ter over the years, which is a good record of the history of the organizations. Sources: Newsletters, archives of the Hastings Reminder and Hastings Banner. Program books from the years. Barry County History of 1985 and minutes from the society records. LANSING PERINATAL ASSOCIATES. P.C.. • Michigan prolessionnl corporation, RONALD A NICHOLS and SAT1 A. NICHOLS, jointly and .eve rally. Defendants NOTICE OF FORm nSHRf Ml F On Joly 25. 2002. the Berry County Circuit Court entered a judgment In tavor o( toe PWrtM. Bank Ona. Michigan and against datandvn Ronald A. tkchota and Sab A. Nichol.. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 2.2003 at 1 CO p.m, al th. Couttoouae. 220 We« State Street, in the City of HaUng*. Mkttpn. toal being toe place of holding toe Orcutt Ctxet *x tie County ct Barry, I the! Oder tor safe and Mk to toa higher bidder al o( the rigM. He and interee o< Ronald A. Nichols and Sab A. Nktioto. boaband and wfto. In and to fie tataaing proper­ ty located In toe Townahip or Yankee Spring., County of Barry, state al Mktoigan. described aa follows: Lol No. 19 of Ritchie Woodtands. according to Ptoi toeted recorded in Uber 2 o< Ptoto. on Pege thence westerly in Kne wMh the south Nne of stfd Lot 19,100 feet to Beatrice Avenue; thence north V* ol Section 28. Town 3 Norto. Reng. Commonly known aa Mddtovffle, Michigan Dated: November 14.2002 DettkeS Smlto Barry County dark 2S08 Beatrice. (12/19) ATTEMPHNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MEJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE * Default has been rrwde Gerald Wickham aka Devid G. WkAham, Jtt Wickham aka JR A. Wickham, htabond and wife and Marte Aka Wickham (original mortgagors) to Comertca Bank. Mortgagee, deled October 13. 1999. and recorded on May 22.2000 Instrument 81044590 on Pay 1 in Barry County Records, Mfchigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AND 02/100 dolaro ($182,013.02), Indudtog interest at 8.500% per annum. vnuu, at toe Bony County Courthouse to Hastings, Mi. at 1:00 pjn. on December 5.2002. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON. Berry County. Michigan. and ore Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Rang* 8 WeeL Carlton Township, Barry Comty, Michigan. The redemption period shell be 12 months) Dated: October 24.2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Hawks 249-593*1300 Trott A Trott. P.O. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fie 8200010820 Hawks (11*1) 1 - OFFICE FOR RENT FwhyI WAIT NOW HIRING Qwner Operators Solos 830 Teams 83* Exceptional and affordable Four-room suite or singles. 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At first it sounds like fantasy football, but its not quite that much fun when there are feelings involved, honor, pride, and respect, and all that hullabaloo. Hopefully, I did okay. I’ve been there listening to the kids talk way back when, “No way I’m better than that kid. How come there’s so many people from that one team on there.” I’ve heard, and probably asked lots of those questions. I know that there are lost of kids, and parents, out there who these awards are really important to. I kind of wish they weren’t. For one it’d be a lot less stressful for me, and two... well maybe that’s it. No. And two. way too much emphasis is put on these kihds of awards things. I’ve been lucky enough to get a couple award kind of things like this in the past. It’s great for a day, or maybe two, but eventually it’s another something, in a box somewhere. Well, that's just the way that this one guy who got to watch each team, maybe twice, with quite a few whispers in his ears saw everything and sorted everything out. Now its on to finish the next bunch. By the way congratulations to everybody who made these little lists that follow, and al) of their teammates, opponents, fans, and coaches, and the like. Trust me. no matter what the honor is its a heck of a lot better to get it after your team did something great, than it is to be a star alone in the sky. Personally, and hopefully somebody out there agrees. I'd choose the conference, dis­ trict. state, whatever team championship over an all county, conference, world, trophy or badge any day. On to something a little more serious, and a little less work, than awards, it is defi­ nitely time to watch some college football this weekend. Most of us don’t have a ticket for that little game that’s happening down in Colum­ bus, Ohio. That's why I plan to find my way to the big rivalry game that’s going on this Saturday afternoon. Central v. Western. I don't know why it started. 1 don’t care. It’s a blast. Rushing onto the field after the game, of course occasionally at this thing there’s some kids that can’t wait that long. Buffet’s spread out as far as the eye can see. Kids who just finished writing 40 pager papers about the significance of the United States having a service based economy, running around in oversized Winnie the pooh suits. Trust me it happens. And although it is unbeknownst to many of the "fans" there’s a football game there as well. The best part of Central v. Western weekend this year is that it’s in Mount Pleasant. That means Central wins. It’s easy: Broncos + Mount Pleasant = Central win. That's the theory any way. and it’s worked for the last 29 years. 1973 is the last time the Broncos got a win in Mount Pleasant. It’s not perfect, there was one tie. but I’m just gonna say it's a compute glitch or something. I think the former coach Cooper in that other little rivalry that was going could have won a couple more at the “Big House" in 19 years, than the Broncos have gotten al Kelly Shorts in that span of time. Well, maybe that's pushing it. Records don’t matter, especially when they’re both not great like this. But that hasn t even mattered in 29 years. So. if you can’t get to Columbus, trust me this is the next best thing. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The lady Saxon eagers left it all out on the court Monday night, but the Middleville Trojans had just a little more gas in their tank at the end to come away with a 33-30 win in the first round district matchup at Hastings. With the victory the Trojans moved on to face Delton on Wednesday night in the dis­ trict semi finals. Hastings took a 9-7 lead early in the sec­ ond quarter, and didn't trail again until TK freshman Jessica Flaska flipped a reverse layup over her head that found its way into the basket for a 31-30 Trojan lead with 17 seconds left in the game. The first time the Trojans ran the play. Flaska banged the ball off the bottom of the rim. but TK coach Marcy Uyl said that Flaska never forgot that moment in the game, and Uyl decided it was lime to try the play again. Flaska was the only Trojan in double digit scoring with 15 points. She also pulled down 13 rebounds and had five steals. “They (TK) had more energy in the fourth." said Saxon coach Steve Laubaugh. An Amber Thomas bucket to start the scoring in the far rth gave the Saxons the biggest lead of the night. 28-21. but the Trojans picked up the tempo and rattled off the next six points to get right back in the game. After a tough regular season with a cou­ ple of close losses, Uyl said that the Tro­ jan’s overtime victory in their conference finale at Godwin was important. “You have to experience it,” said Uyl. “Thursday helped us in that they know they can do it.” TK finally tied it up at 29 when Flaska grabbed an offensive rebound with 1:10 left to play and put it back up for a bucket. Led by the seniors, who scored 28 of the Saxon’s 30 points on the night, Hastings started to build a slight bad in the first half. Senior Molly Alderson scored six of her seven points in the second, as the Saxons outscored TK 10-4 in the quarter to take a four point lead into halftime. TK tied the game at 15 with two quick buckets to start lhe second half, but then Saxon senior Laura Dipcrt started knocking down three’s. Dipcrt hit three of them in the third quarter. . But JWhcn th^Lms came to their /P^«KMS12nU,Che>r (12) ,fieS ,0 Sl0W d0Wn ,he Saxons Ambef Thomas. (rnoto by Brett Bremer) benches before thefourth quarter, Dipert looked like she had jpven it everything she had building the Saxon lead in the third. Niki Noteboom, another Saxon senior who had played tremendous defense all night, and all season, fouled out with 1:24 to play having scored two points and creat­ ing havoc for TK’s offense by altering shots and consistently being in the passing lanes swatting the ball away. Seniors Megan Dutcher and Stacy Van­ der Werp both contributed six points for the Trojans, and the Trojans’ center Vander Werp pulled down 12 boards. Tiffany Howell chipped in five in her fi­ nal game for the Saxons. Hastings says good-bye to seven seniors who Laubaugh said came to practice this summer with a goal to defend their district title. The Saxons closed out the season with a record of 3-18. TK’s Jessica Flaska begins the process of getting the ball up over hear head for the reverse layup that would give the Trojans the lead in the final seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozcrs 26 1/2; Thunder Alley 26; Pinheads 24; ’iappy Hookers 23; Red Dog 22; Racing Buddies 22; Goof Balls 21 1/2; Thee Froggers 20; 4 Horsemen 19; Sandbaggers 12. Womens High Games and Series * K. Becker 213-580; M. Kirchen 201-564; J. Buckner 200-546; G. Otis 191-508; E. Hammontree 172-493; H. King 174-493; A. Kerley 188-485; K. Stenberg 172-474; D. Gray 169-473; D. Snyder 195; M. Snyder 170; V. McLeod 167; L. Boze 156. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz 214-596; J. Bartimus 224-567; B. Hubbell 203-564; E. Behmdt 193-559; B. Miller 191; M. McLeod 186; R. Boze 160. Hastings Laura Dipert (12) finds some room for a layup, but she did her real damage against the Trojans Me­ gan Dutcher (12) and Jessica Flaska (33) from farther outside. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Wednesday P.M. Mace’s Pharmacy 29; Hair Care Center 29; Nashville 5 Plus 26; Railroad Street Mill 24; Seebers 22; Eye and Ent 19; Girrbach’s 14; Armour Auction 13. Womens High Games and Series • S. Armour 180-508; D. Seeber 190-484; S. Drake 176-480; S. Merrill 176-478; L. Yoder 191-477; S. Pennington 175-475; G. Potter 171-468; B. Moore 175-463; R. Murrah 159-430; J. Doster 146-420; R. McComb 157-419; J. Kasinsky 145-397; J. Hansen 142-370; L. Friend 115-335; J. Decker 171; W. Barker 169; J. Pettengill 159; N. Varney 156; B. High 150. Commercial Majors Hastings Bowl 30-14; Super Dicks 26­ 18; Newton Vending 24-20; Richies 19-25; Crow Foots Gardens 17-27; Finklers Sewing 16-28. Good Games - Shorty 211-214-611; N. Aspinall Jr. 204-225-601; D. Curtis 217; H. Pennington 257-631; D. Lambert 208; D. Edwards 201-213-597; J. Bartimus 207; G. Formby 167. Friday Night Mixed Gutter Dusters 28-16; We’re a Mess 26­ 18; One Old One 25-19; Brushworks 25­ 19; Heads Out 24-20; Mercy 22-22: 4 of a Kind 21 -23; 4 Fools 21-23; Ten Pins 21 -23; Winter Golfing 21-23; Wc Don’t Care 20 1/2-23 1/2; Viatec 20-24; Bad Habit II 20­ 24; Now Who’s Up 20-20; All But One 19 1/2-24 1/2; Trouble x4 19-21; Oops 18-26; Who’s Up 18-26. Ladies Good Games and Series - B. Roush 247-615; T Bush 160; B. West 168­ 461; M. Martin 176-509; E Johnson 182536;_E Hammontree 181-518; N. Hook 184; C. Ells 120; J. Lancaster 167; D. Bartimus 203-563; L. Rentz 202-461; C. Madden 144; L. Potter 170; N. Taylor 141­ 401; K. Lenz 173; G. Meaney 174. Mens Good Games and Series - J. bush 225; K. Hammontree 206; B. Shafer 217­ 586: C. Pennington 268; D. Franklin 146; D. Fuss 130; J. Lancaster 195; C. Stiles 256-611; J. Kohler 206-605; J. Barnum 210; J. Bartimus 206-570; D. Tinkler 219­ 535; D. Sears 165; G. Mesccur 208: B. Rentz 216-582. Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - Justin 179-464; Tom 204-448; Derrick 175-446; Robert 172-445; Paul 164-422; Chuck 155­ 394; Brandon 127-369; Chris 143-364; Jon 139-364; Mitch 154-356; Tim 149. Giris High Game - Tia I4O; Danny 133. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday November 21. 2002 - Page 11 Lions open district with win For the third time this season the Maple alley girls’ basketball team easily closed out fellow SMAA opponent Leslie, this time to move into lhe second round of the Class C districts at Bellevue. Led by a scoring explosion from Megan Garvey, 21 points, eleven different Lions contributed points in the 71-36 victory. Veronika Pitukova added 1points, and Jessie Grant 10 as the Lions inched closer to a district finals rematch with Olivet Fri­ day night. First things first the Lions had a rematch with Springport Wednesday night. Valley defeated the Spartans 61-38 when the two teams met in late August. The Lions headed into the districts on a high note by besting the third ranked team in class C, Olivet last Friday night. 38-33. Following lhe game Maple Valley public address announcer congratulated the Eagles on their SMAA championship, but the Li­ ons were the champions on lhe night. The Lions came into the fourth quarter trailing by four. A minute into lhe final quarter Lions coach Craig Kitching called time out to turn on lhe full court press. “1 was saving lhe press for the end." said Kitching. “The press worked very well." Adding to the difficulties of the Eagles breaking lhe Lions pressure was the fact that their star freshman guard Chelsea Ciba had to be carried off the court near the end of the first half, and was unable to return. It was later learned Ciba tore her anterior cruciate ligament and will not return to the Eagles for their post season run. The press did its job stifling the Olivet offense and creating scoring chances for the Lions. On lhe strength of their defense Valley was able to outscore the Eagles 15-6 in the fourth quarter. After two Megan Garvey free throws. Jessie Grant stole the ball and sent it to Ve­ ronika Pitukova who tied the game at 27. With 3:20 left Garvey knocked down a three after another steal by Grant, but Oli­ vet freshman Betsy Fisk responded with The Uons Brieann Treloar (14) uses fancy footwork in the post to get around Olivet’s Lisa Hoekje (42). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Local gridders earn MIAA honors Lakewood high school has three gradu­ ates on the Michigan Intercollegiate Ath­ letic Associations al I-conference football teams and a former Saxon also earned the honor. Senior defensive back Travis Lehman, a former Viking, was chosen as the MIAA's Most Valuable player for his efforts of the Olivet Comets. Lehman lead the all defensive first team where he is joined by teammate, and an­ other former Viking, linebacker Mike Hanna. Defensive lineman Jarrod LaRoche is the third former Vikings to receive an all league award. LaRoche. a freshman at Oli­ vet, was selected to the second defensive team, as was Andy Keller of Hope. Keller, now a senior, is a former Saxon who was also selected for the second team defensive line. one of her own. Fisk led the Eagles with 11 points on the night. But after that bucket the Lions went six of ten from the free throw line, and got a bucket by Garvey, while holding the Eagles to a lone three pointer. The points weren’t really the story of lhe game, it was the defenses that limited those points for most of the night. Bricann Treloar led the charge with five blocked shots, four steals, eight rebounds, and eight points. Jessie Grant spent the night forcing turn­ overs by hounding the Eagle’s guards at lhe top of the key. Kitching said that the presence of junior Stephanie Joostbcms was a big lift for eve­ rybody on the team. Joostberns knocked down seven of eight free throws and scored nine points playing a full game for the first time this season. Garvey was lhe top scorer for the Lions with 15 by attacking lhe Olivet defense. Olivet, now ranked fifth, had a tough lime with league rival Bellevue in the first round of Districts Monday Nov. 18. Bellevue led 36-34 going into the fourth quarter, before the Eagles exploded for a 53-40 victory. Olivet moved on to face Dansville on Wednesday. The district final is set for 7p.m. Friday night in Bellevue. Valley's Akiyo Ueshima looks down low after getting past the Blackhawk's defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SI.U-- —.4 ---- t--------, .None# oi Mongogo rorociooure sate THIS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default Im boon nwfo in toe condNons of a mortgage made by Craig Greenfield and Leona Greenfield, husband and wife, tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Paul A. Gatzin and Lynn M. Gotzin DBA West Michigan Financial Services. Mortgages, dated June 14,1999 and recorded on June 21,1999 in Uber Document No. 1031480 Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe BA Mortgage. LLC (a wholly owned subcidiary of Bank of America. NX) suc­ cessor in interest by merger ol Nationsbanc Mort­ gage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 15.1999, which was recorded on Au­ gust 23. 1999. In Uber Document No. 1034327 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY­ SEVEN AND 92/100 dollars ($50,667.92). includ­ ing interest at 8.000% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mort­ gaged premises. or some pert of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastmgs, Michigan at 130 PM, on December 12. 2002. • » Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56 of the Village of NashvBe according to the recorded Plat thereof beginning in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such sale, uniset determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Mapie valley s Megan Garvey goes in for two of her game high 21 points in the Lions first round district win over Leslie. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Dated: October 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200229259 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (11-28) Hawks Notice of Mortgage Forodoeure Sale THB RRM BA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE VN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In toe conditions of a mortgage mads by Nicole L. Bolson a single women (original mortgagors) to Gehrke Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, deled October 31.1997, end recorded on November 5.1997 in Document No. 1003783 in Bany County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Standard Federal Bank. Assignee by wt assign­ ment dated October 31.1997. which was record­ ed on November 12. 1997, in Document •1003989, Bany County Records, on which mort­ gage toere is daimod to be duo at toe date here­ of too sum of SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT ANO 34/100 dobra ($61,838.34), indudtog interest at 8.500% per annum. Under too power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice k hereby given that said mort­ gage wW bo foreclosed by a sale of too mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 130 p.m., on December 5,2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of E.W. Biss Replat of a part ol toe South 1/4 of Section 17. Town 3 North. Rango G Wool, being a ropM of toe toeowing; Lots 7,8.9 and 10 of Block 13 of HJ. Kenfiekfs Addition to too City of Hastings, Lots 4, 5, 6 and pert of 7 of John Uchty's First Addition to too City of Hastings, and Lots 4,5.6,7.8. 9. and part of Lots 3 and 10 of Fairview Addition to toe City of Hastings, accord­ ing to too recorded plat toeroof, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Pago 24. The redemption period shal bo 6 montofs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case too redemption period shal to 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: October 24,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Cougars 248-593-1301 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FBo •990505840 Cougars (11/21) Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wil hold a Public Hearing on Monday. December 2. 2002, at 730 pm. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is lor Planning Commission to hear public comments and make a determination on a request from Pennock Hospital for a Special Lard Use Permit Io alow modifications and additions to the existing Pennock Hospital Building located at 1009 West Green Street. (See leoai and mao below) Legal description: PART OF LOTS 17. 18 AND 19 OF THE PLAT OF SUPERVISOR CHASE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 1. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 19. THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST, 612 15 FEET (NORTH 25 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST. 605 FEET PLAT) TO THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 19; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 19 SECONDS EAST. 198 20 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST. 134 27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 66 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST. 231 41 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 244 66 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 18 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAST. 288.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY UNE OF SAID PLAT; 1HENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST (SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST PLAT), 645 43 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY UNE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR PARKING ANO PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ACCESS OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY UNE OF SAID PLAT. DISTANCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 09MIN­ UTES S3 SECONDS WEST, (SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST PLAT). 201.50 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 17; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 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Creditor* ol the decedent art notified that all claims against the Carolyn Y. Zoet or the Zoet Family Trust dated April 24. 1994. as amended, will bo forever banned unless presented to WWarn E. Byme. Trustee, whose address is 161 E. North Street. Hastings. Ml 49056 within four months after the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will there­ after be assigned and distributed to the persons enttledtolt Dale: November 7.2002 David M. Byme (P48733) Attorney at law 32 East Sheridan Fremont. Ml 49412 (231)924-9290 WtttamE. Byme 161 E. North Street Hasdngs. Ml 49056 (269)945-9915 (11/21) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPRNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Howard B. Witts. Sr., a mar­ ried man and Patricia A. WWs. hie wife, to Old Kent Bank — Southwest a Michigan Corporation (Now by various reeoiuttons duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated October 17,1994 and recorded October 26. 1994 in Uber 617. Page 749. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five and 5/100 dokara ($78,155.05) induing interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue al the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Bany County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5, 2002. The premises are located in the Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lota 4 and 5 of Ropier Beach, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 6600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal ba 30 day* from the date of the sale. The ‘orectostog mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buy* the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 24.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorney* for Old Kent Bank - Southwest a Michigan Coloration (Now by various resolu­ tions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As r.VJ. DUX DU# I Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Re No. 200.0379 (11/21) The Delton varsity girls’ basketball team finished fourth in the KVA after dropping the regular season finale to runner up Kala­ mazoo Christian last Thursday 54-31. “KC is a very good team.” said Panther coach Rick Williams. “We played them as tough and physical as we could. I thought it was good preparation for the district.” Delton started its district run in Hastings Wednesday night as the paper was going to press, by facing off against Middleville who defeated Hastings 33-30 in their first round match up Monday night. The winner advances to Friday night's district final against either Alkgan or Lake­ wood at 7. In the KVA finale Kortni Matteson had a game high 10 points for the Panthers. Roxanne Huisman was the leading re­ bounder for Delton with seven. Pulling down boards and putting in points was Margo Lutz, who had six of each for Delton. The Panthers finished the regular season with a 7-13 mark overall, with a 4-8 record in the KVA. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY DIVISION PUBUCATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 02-23571-NC In the matter of Keith Allen Hermenitt. TO ALL INI vRESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following. TAKE NOTICE: On 1-6-2003 at 8 30 a.m. in lhe Family Division Courtroom. 220 W. Court St. Ste. 302. Hastings, Ml before the Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Keith Allen Hermenitt to Keith Allen Ribble This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent 11-18-02 Heather Hermenitt 4746 Bea St. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 672-7561 Shawn Iran Ed Ribbte 201 Hickory Cl A1< Wayland. Ml 49348 269-792-9050 (111/21) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN FORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John Thomas Vanderweit to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 30, 1998 and recorded January 11. 1999 in Document No 023452, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as trustee for Certificate Holder* of SACO I Inc.. Serios 2000-3. without recourse by assignment dated August 11, 2000 and recorded on August 3, 2001 in Uber 1064197, Barry County Records. There is claimed to bo due on such mortgage the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and 84/100 Dolare ($76,814.84) indudtog inter­ est at too rate of 10.66% per annum. Under too power of sale contained to the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice Is hereby given that the mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of too mortgaged promt***, or some part of them, at public venue al the Berry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 5. 2002. The premises are located to too Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Home Acres, according to the recorded Plat thereof, to Uber 4. ol Plate, on Pago 67. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from too date of such sale, unless tho property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA 5600.3241a, to which case too redemption period shal bo 30 days from toe date ol <no eale. Tho toredoetog mortgagee can rescind toe sate to the event a 3rd party buys too property and there is a simultaneous resolution with too borrower. Dated: October 4.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Wei* Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA. as trustee for Certificate Holder* of SACO I Inc., Serio* 2000-3, without recourse. A* Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 467-1000 Ro No. 199.0199 (11/21) Delton senior forward Kristen Presley gets off a hook shot down low against Kalamazoo Christian. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Great goal scorers top county kickers list On the county’s soccer fields this fall area booters had exciting seasons. The Middleville Trojans won a conference championship. Hastings fought injuries and inexperience and wound up going down to the wire with one of the top teams in the state in the district semi’s. The Lakewood Vikings broke four school records, while coming close on a few others. Barry County Christian finished third in the Asso­ ciation of Christian Schools International. Delton set a school win mark, while the Maple Valley Lions continue to build their program up into a power. Delton senior guard Christina Char­ ron (21) had a little trouble getting this shot off in the lane. (Photo by Linda Boyce) All Ccunty First Team Higor Alenear, Lakewood: Was chosen to the all-Capital Circuit second team and was also an all-district selection. Alencar was voted the team’s best midfielder, while scoring 18 goals and setting the Lakewood single season assist record with 14. Tyler Harms, Lake wood: Harms was the leading goal producer in the county with 25, a Lakewood record, and also chipped in eight assists thus fall. Only a jun­ ior, he will be looking to add to his career NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 10, 2002, the Bany County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on tiie 2003 county budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml. A copy of the proposed 2003 budget is avail­ able for public inspection during normal busi­ ness hours at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml. Debbie S. Smith, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners OPHN MOUSE Sunday, November 24, 1 - 4PM goal record at Lakewood. The all-Capital Circuit and all-district selection has 4j ca­ reer goals. He was voted the Vikings MVP. Eric Lampbere, Barry Coaaty Chris­ tian: The senior was chosen as co-MVP of his team that finished third in the Associa­ tion of Christian Schools Internationa] state tournament. While teamed with his younger brother he scored 14 goals and 12 assists in his final season with BCC. Scott Larsen, Hastings: Was an all O-K Gold honorable mention defender. Saxon coach Andrew Wilkinson said that Larsen was most often marked up against oppo­ nents top players.; “He was a very solid, disciplined, tough - tough pleycr.” Petrick McKeown, Thornapple Kel­ logg: Was the leader of the Trojans defense that recorded seven shut outs this season On their way to the league crown. The senior was an all O-K Blue selection as well as all-district. Marco Sanchez, Thomapple Kellogg: An all O-K Blue selection, the junior was a strong part of the Trojans transition game in the midfield. Sanchez finished the season with 3 goals and 3 assists. Eric Smith, Thomapple Kellogg: Was selected third team all-state in his senior season with the Trojans after scoring 18 goals and recording 19 assists. He was an all O-K Blue selection as well as all-dis­ trict. Smith holds TK records for single game assists (7), single season assists (19), career assists (50), and career goals (59). Jared Smith, Thoraapple Kellogg: A talented play maker in the Trojans midfield, the sophomore scored 3 goals and had 3 as­ sists this fall. Smith was voted to the O-K Blue honorable mention team, but TK coach Todd McCrumb was convinced that the only reason he wasn’t part of the first team was the shadow cast by his older brother Eric. Brad Stroaer, Lakewood: This sopho­ more got the nod in the hardest position to fill on the team, goaltender. Stroner was chosen to the all-Capital Circuit second team, and the all-district first team. He made 273 saves this fall. Rick Tobias, Delton: The senior scored 14 goals this fall, and added four assists. He was chosen to the All-KVA first team as well as being chosen for the all-district team. Delton coach Paul Harter says that Tobias “was the key to our entire offense, and was instrumental in developing and mentoring our younger players.” Andrew Vincent, Hastings: The Saxons big goal scorer and play creator. Vincent recorded 17 goals and 13 assists in this his sophomore season, and was named to the all O-K Gold first team as well as being an all-district selection. All County Second Team 42 TIMBERWOOD Your life is filled with defining moments; graduation, marriage, career, children, and retirement to name just a few. You need a bank that will be there to help, every step of the way. MainStreet has the products you need with the personal service and advice you deserve. MainStrects defining moment came in 1924 when a group of Hastings business leaders decided to create a bank that was committed to helping families purchase homes. Today, our services are much broader, but we hold true to our commitment to families and our community*. Directions Slate Rd. 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This all-district first teammer had 10 goals this fall and 2 assists. Tommy Girrbach, Hastings: He held the Saxons together from his midfield spot. “The play ran through him,” said coach Andrew Wilkinson. “He was the corner­ stone of our team.” See SOCCER Page 13 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 - Page 13 LEGAL NOTICE Hoyle stops a Trojan sweep It was another good year for the Trojans, wherever their season finished as TK puts five girls on the all-county first team. Spoiling the party like no one in the O-K Blue could is Delton’s Monique Hoyle, who was the front runner for the Panthers who went to the state finals as a team again. Like the Trojans and Panthers, the Maple Valley Lions ran to a league title. Lakewood’s girls steal half the spotlight on the second team. The TK Invitational where all five county teams participated played a major role in determining this falls all-county har­ riers. AU County First Team Natalie Hoag, Thoraapple Kellogg: This sophomore earned all-conference hon­ ors finishing fifth overall in the O-K Blue finale. She was just behind the state qualifi­ ers in 19th place at the regional. Monique Hoyle, Delton: The Panthers’ senior captain led them all year. Hoyle was runner up at regionals finishing with a time of 20:34, and paced the Panthers to a run­ ner up finish as a team at their regional Elise Nyland, Thomapple Kellogg: Was the fifth runner to cross the finish line at the O-K Blue conference meet, earning herself all-conference honors. The senior came in at 20:56.1 at regionals in her final race. Kaleigh Page, Thornapple Kellogg: Finished third in the O-K Blue conference race at 21:08 at Johnson Park to earn all league honors. She finished 31st at 20:46 at the regional Chaney Robinson, Thornapple Kel­ logg: Finished 88th at the state finals after a 15th place finish in the regic.ials qualified her for the final meet. Robinson finished second in the O-K Blue finale to earn all­ conference honors. Jessica Stortz, Thomapple Kellogg: Had a personal best 19:12.55 at the state meet, good for 16th place and all-state hon­ ors. The leader for the Trojans most of the season. Stortz finished first in the O-K Blue conference meet to earn all league honors All County Second Team Alissa Goble, Lakewood: Battling at the front of the Viking pack, the junior finished 16th at the TK Invitational in 22:11. Leah Gussenbauer, Lake wood: She was the 15th overall finisher at the Vikings conference meet, finishing in 20:55. Ran a 20:42 at the Greater Lansing Invitational, and led the Vikes at regionals. Katie Johncock, Delton: In her sopho­ more season she was just edged by team­ mate at the state finals by a tenth of a sec­ ond to finish in 146th, after finishing 13th at regionals. Whitney Knollenberg, Delton: The Sophomore finished sixth in the regional at 21:39, then finished 145th in the state. Aubrey Raymond, Thornapple Kel­ logg: Raymond finished sixth overall at the O-K Blue conference finale to earn all state honors, and finished 34th at regionals. Muriel Wieland, Maple Valley: The Lions junior finished second overall at the SMAA finale, and earned all-conference honors while leading the Lions to a league title. Ashley Yager, Lakewood: One of the top three for the Vikings all season, she was ninth at the TK Invite with a time of 21:37. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM ® A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Viking boys lead area harriers The Lakewood boys’ dominate thia year’s all county cross county squad. The Vikings shared a conference title, and had two runners earn all-state honors. There were a few other stars who shined through­ out the rest of the county like TK’s Tim Brog who made his final trip to the state meet. The TK Invitational, which featured all five county teams played a big part in help­ ing determine this all-county team. All County First Team Tim Brog, Thoraapple Kellogg: The senior ended his career with a personal best, 16:24.95, that placed him 39th at the state meet, after finishing 15th at regionals. Brog was runner up in the O-K Blue finale, which earned him all-league honors. Ryan King, Lakewood: King was the fourth best runner for the top boys’ squad in the county. He was 12th at the TK Invi­ tational with a 17:57. Dan Morris, Lakewood: The senior earned all-state honors by finishing 28th at the state meet in 16:18, his best time ever. Morris was the runner up at the Capital Cir­ cuit League meet. Corey Thelen, Lakewood: The first Vi­ king across the line most of the year, the sophomore earned all-state honors with a 15:57, his best time, at the state meet, after finishing as the runner up at regionals. Evan Williams, Delton: The Panthers junior captain finished the at the top for the Panthers all fall. He finished just one place out of going to state with a 17:49 at region­ als. Was 19th at the TK Invite in 18:13. Justin Yager, Lakewood: Broke 17 minutes for the first time in his career at the Greater Lansing Invitational. Yager just missed going to state with an 18th place finish at regionals. All County Second Team Ryan Carpenter, Lakewood: Was the 12th place finisher at the TK Invitational, clocking in under 18 minutes with a time of 17:57. David Peterson, Hastings: Peterson was the final county runner to break hit the 18’s at the TK Invitational, finishing 33rd over­ all in the race. Alex Robinson, Thoraapple Kellogg: Robinson set a personal record early in the year with an 18:42, good enough for 26th place at the TK Invitational. Chris Rounds, Hastings: Was the top Saxon finisher all year. He finished in 16th at the TK invite at 18:25, and was 18th overall at the O-K Gold finale to lead the Saxons. Casey Schrock, Lakewood: He finished 19th at the Capital Circuit meet, with a time of 1800.56. Nick Tomson, Thornapple Kellogg: This senior finished 29th overall at lhe TK Invitational, and was the 14th across the finish line at the O-K Blue meet at Johnson Park. Top scores turned in by TK Barry County was filled with outstanding golfers this fall. The TK Trojans who fi­ nally wrangled the O-K Blue conference crown away from Carrin Christian. lead the list of the top area performers that was based on averages over the whole season. Maple Valley won the SMAA this fall as well. AU County First Team Nick Burpee, Maple Valley: Led the Lions with an average right at 40, and earned ali-SMAA honors as Valley took the league championship. Dan Burbank, Thoraapple Kellogg: Earned his third straight all-conference award, and recorded the 12th lowest season avenge in TK history, a 39.9. Was second at the J-AD Classic with a 78. Brian DeVries, Hastings: Finished 7th at the O-K Gold conference tournament to earn all league honors. He finished the sea­ son with an average of 40.1. Levi Harold, Thoraapple Kellogg: Was voted the Trojans MVP for the way he forced his teammates to elevate their SOCCER continued from page 12 Shane Hickey, Barry County Chris­ tian: Recorded 258 saves this season, and averaged only 1.5 goals a game allowed. Hickey was co-MVP for Barry County Christian. Ron Holley, Barry County Christian: A senior sweeper. Holley led the BCC de­ fense and also knolched 2 assists. Coach Deano Lamphere says that even if his sweeper was ever beaten, Ron was going to catch up with them. Kyle Holst, Thoraapple Kellogg: The senior was chosen all O-K Blue this fall while scoring 13 goals and recording 2 as­ sists as a forward for the league champion Trojans. Adam Lamphere, Barry County Christian: As a freshmen, Lamphere led BCC with 19 goals and also had 6 assists on the front line. Coach Deano Lamphere says that MHe*s definitely gonna be good before its over with.” Justin Leveque, Lakewood: The junior sweeper was all-Capital Circuit honorable mention, and voted the best defensive player on the Vikings squad. Lakewood coach Paul Gonzales said that “Justin’s ver­ ba) leadership on and off the field make for a real leader on defense.” Brenden Timmons, Delton: A junior in the center of the Delton defense was chosen to the KVA all conference honorable men­ tion team. Phil VanSpronsen, Thoraapple Kel­ logg: Junior defender was a big part of the reason the Trojans never gave up more than three goals in any game. He was an all-dis­ trict selection, as well as all-conference honorable mention. Rich Wilson, Maple Valley: The senior sweeper is an aggressive athlete, and was the strength in the middle of the Lions de­ fense. games. A junior, he finished the season with an average of 40.1. Brett Knight, Thoraapple Kellogg: An all-conference performer, the junior re­ corded the ninth best season average in TK history with a 39.6. Bobby Roush, Thoraapple Kellogg: This Trojan senior was voted to his third straight all-conference first team, and set the sixth lowest average in TK history with a 39.3. His four year average of 40.95 is the second lowest ever at TK. Chase VandenBerg, Thoraapple Kel­ logg: Went to the state tournament after finishing third at regionals. VandenBerg, a junior, won the Barry County Invitational, and was selected to his second straight all­ conference team. His final average of 38.6 is the second lowest ever at TK. Ail County Second Team Josh Enyart, Thoraapple Kellogg: Was a fist team all-conference selection in the O-K Blue. He finished the year with « 41.1 average. Dustin Healey, Delton: He was an all­ KVA selection with a season average of 40.9 Jim Lowder, Lakewood: Earned a nod on the second team in the Capital Circuit League as well. He finished with a season average of 40.9 Collin McLean, Maple Valley: The number two shooter for the conference champion Lions averaged 40.7 shots per nine holes in this his senior season. Tyler Wenger, Thoraapple Kellogg: He was an honorable mention all O-K Blue SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 12. 2002 AT 7:30 P.M. All board members present. Also approx. 35 citizens and guests Dept, reports received Jim McManus present as requested The board recommended zoning change from C-2 to C-1 for Art Smith Marsh Rd. property Also otner Marsh Rd. changes should be con­ sidered Gun River Basin assessment approved Group pension amendment approved Approved removal of 4 trees from parking lot Accepted resignation from Board of Review by Jim Boulter. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor performer who averaged 40.78 per nine in his junior season with the Trojans, 4 strokes belter tbanJ his sophpjnorc.wqn,-.. paign. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L. Ofy and Marie Ann C. Ofy, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Atod Mortgage Capital Corp., Mortgagee, dated November 14. 2000, and recorded on November 27. 2000 Instrument •1052302 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. As signee by an assignment dated November 14, 2000, which was recorded on November 27, 2000, Instrument #1052303. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at Vw (tate hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SIXTY-THREE ANO 48/100 doOars ($162,063 48). indudtog toteresl at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute to such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage Will be foreclosed by b sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse to Hast­ ings, Michigan at 1:00 PM, on December 12, 2002. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, Bony County. Michigan, and are deserted as: Commencing at the Northoast comer of Lot 3 of Pinewood Estates Plat, being a port of the Southeast 1Z4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 8 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feat along the East lino of Lot 3 of said Plat of Ptoowood Estates to the place of begtontog; thence South 49 de­ grees 40 mtoutes 58 seconds East 349.12 teet to the Northerly line of Oakwood Drive, thence South 03 degrees 03 mtoutes 46 seconds West 177.434eeBetongnhe«torteof r-tBSOOtoot ra­ dius curve to the left; thence North 89 degrees 19 mtoutes 56 seconds West 274.87 feet to the Easterly line ot Lot 1 of said Ptat of Ptoewood Es­ tates. thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West 399 86 feet etong the Easterly Ine of Lots 1 and 2 of said Plat to toe place o< begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from toe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case toe redemption period shell be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Deted; October 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Statons 248-693-1304 Trott & Trott, P.G. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tek-vaph Road. Suite 200 Bingham .-arms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200229373 Statons MEDICAL ASSISTANT/NURSE (11-28) PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Busy Physician's office is looking for a Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss responsible person to work part-time. Safe far rlsy mt fHltHI Please send resume: 110.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and Ad #148 polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete Interior c/o The Reminder cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special P.O. Box 188 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. Hastings, Ml 49058_________ NOTICE TO CLASS MEMBERS OF SETTLEMENT OF THE CLASS ACTION present, whose reel property or personal property At a reaaton of the Barry Curty Crcurt Court, toe Honorable James 26? / ?4$-5607 Banyfiounty settlement indude CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L Campbell will be making an appointment lo f ill a position available on the Zoning Board of Appeals Board. Applications are available at the City Clerk's office Any persons residing within the City of Hastings II MAINTENANC | POSITIONS 1. Payment to certain members of toe Plant® Certfied Class of One Thousand DoBars ($1,000) who. pursuant to previous Orders ot this Thomapple Manor, lhe Barry County owned s 2. AB Class Members, inducing those who submitted proper damage nursing facility, is looking to fill the following posltk who would like to be considered for appointment should submit a resume and/ur application to the City Clerk's office at 201 Saml-ridIM position; Must possess a East State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The final date fa making application is December 6. 2002. operational experience in institutional or period to opt-out ot this legation diploma or equivalent and have a minimum HVAC systoma, food service and related parfcopatmg Class members, a siiet Glass Members equipment, and a working knowledge ol e plumbing systems maintenance. submitted proper damage daims forms to PlamtiR Class Counsel and Skilled position: Must possess a high school diploma or paper. Barry Coolly Reminder, and Kalamazoo Gazette newspapers equivalent and a two-year technical degree in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing maintenance or 5-7 concurrent years ot documented work experience in any ol the aforementioned trades. Must possess a 4th class or greater N.I.U.LP.E. boiler operators certification or become certified within 5 months of accepting this posi­ BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! tion. The qualified candidate wilt have 5-7 years experi­ ence in this type of position, and must be computer lit­ erate. Job descriptions and qualifications are available upon request. Wages based upon experience. Excellent ben­ efits and working conditions. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. Please submit resume or apply to: d-800-237-2379 MRT SYSTtMOF SOUTHWEST UCON. •£. Human Resource Department Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rood - Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE ^Qibrnapple cManor , appear on Dec 5.2002 at 2 00 p m al toe Courtroom ot Judge James H Fisher. W Court Chief Judge, located at toe Courthouse. 220 W State St. Hastings, Mchgian Any objections to toe Proposed Counsel. Macuga & Liddle. PC . 975 E Jefferson Avenue. Detroit. Ml 48207-3101. end Defense Counsel. Craig R Noland. 220 Calder Plaza Building. 250 Monroe Avenue. N W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503­ 2251, on a before Nov 29. 2002 Further information of tots settlement may bo received by Plaintiff Class Members by contacting the Plaintiff Certified Class Counsel MACUGA & LIDDLE. PC Peter W Macuga 975 E Jefferson Avenue Detroit Mtchgan 48207-3101 <J13) 392-0015 PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT ABOUT TERMS OF TINS SETTLEMENT. Hon James H Ftsher Circuit Court Judge Barry County Crcurt Court PETER W MACUGA (P28114) Plamtrfl Class Counsel CRAIG R NOLAND (P30717) Attorney for Defendants �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES STATEMENT OF NOND4SCRIMINATOIN Communications Corporation of Ml dba TDS TELECOM is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of TMe VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. as amend­ ed, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis ot race, color, national origin, age. or handicap shall be excluded from participation in. admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organizations programs or activities. The person responsible for coordinating this organization's nondiscrimination compliance efforts is ICrk Dewey. General Manager - Sales and Service. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization lias subjected them to discrimination may obtain fur­ ther mformaoon about the statutes and regula­ tions listed above from and/br file a written com­ plaint with this organization; or the Secretary. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250; or the Administrator. Rural Utilities Service. Washington. D C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. (11/21) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A FKkkema and Meiisso Fbkkema husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiFirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31,2001. and recorded on June 5, 2001 in instrument No. 1060894 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citifinanciai Mortgage Company, Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated October 31.2001. which was recorded on November 13, 2001. in Instrument No. 1069621, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 11/100 dollars ($142,372.11). including interest at 10.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged promises, or some pert of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1XX) pm., on January 9.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MK> DLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are descnbed as: Lot 2. Ridgeview, according to the recorded Plat there of in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 32. Barry County. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shal bo 30 days from the date of such stee. Dated: November 21,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Town M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200229800 Team M (12/19) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 02-23549-DE Estate of Orville E. Pickard. Jr Date of birth: 4­ 25-1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Orville E. Pickard Jr., who lived at 502 W. Grand. Hastings. Michigan died 8-25-2002 Creditors of the decedent art notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Mary Jo Kramer, named per­ sonal representative or to both the probate court at 220 Court St.. Hastings. Ml and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11-14-2002 Mary Jo Kramer 3506 Buritogame S.W. Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616) 538-1399 (12/12) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Connie D. Edwards a single woman (onginal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for lender America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 31. 2001, and recorded on July 23, 2001 in Uber Document No. 1063490 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND FOURTEEN AND 99/100 dollars ($114,014.99), indudtog interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Bany County Courthouse if. Hast­ ings, Ml at 1:00 p.m., on December 19.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 10 West thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 161.09 feet along tie South line of said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 243.00 test atong tie East fine of said Section 6 to tie point of beginning; thence South 0 degrees 00 mtoutes 00 seconds West 243.00 feet thence South 89 degrees 07 mtoutes 03 seconds West 160.00 leet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 343.00 feet thenco North 69 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds East 180.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right-of-way to Payne Lake Road ove* tho Easterly 33.0 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 monthja) from the date of such sale, unless determinea abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 14,2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott $ Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 Rte #200230830 Mustangs (12-12) Arrested county official tied to investigation of homicide by Shelly Suber Staff Writer County official Judith Milan is accused of taking part in a conspiracy to mislead authorities in their investigation into the suspected homicide of 32-year-old Lynette Kocher, who died of a drug overdose last May in Rutland Township, a Barry County District Court document reveals. Michigan Slate Police Trooper Bryan Fuller declined to comment on the circum­ stances that led to the felony obstruction of justice charge against Milan last Wednes­ day. He also declined to comment on the roles three other suspects named in the court document may have played in the al­ leged conspiracy and possible homicide of Kocher in an Upton Road home. One of those other suspects is also a sus­ pect in a Kalamazoo County murder, ac­ cording to Kalamazoo area news archives. The criminal complaint filed by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office charges that Milan, 52, obstructed justice by “inten­ tionally and knowingly” participating in a conspiracy with (suspects) to mislead authorities as to the identity and/or cause of death of Lynette Kocher.” The suspects allegedly gave investigators the name of another woman, according to the complaint “for the purpose of avoiding culpability in the homicide of Lynette Ko­ cher... by ‘polypharmacy.’” Barry County Medical Examiner Dr. Jef­ frey Chapman told the Banner two weeks ago that he had found multiple drugs or “polypharmacy” in Kocher’s blood stream when he conducted his preliminary screen­ ing on Kocher’s body before she was sent to Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital for autopsy. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill ac­ cused Milan in the complaint of taking part in the alleged coverup “for the purpose of interfering with the execution of legal proc­ ess” relating to a Kalamazoo County juve­ nile custody order for the removal of Kocher’s infant daughter from her custody. McNeill said in the complaint that the child was “an endangered” infant and indi­ cated she was to be removed from Kocher’s custody for her protection and welfare. The document does not reveal details of Milan’s suspected involvement in the case and a police report was not released before press time Wednesday. McNeill wai out of town Wednesday and unavailable for comment, though he had declined to comment Nov. 13 when first questioned about the matter. Police had previously reported that Ko­ cher was found dead May 5 on the bed­ room floor of the borrr. she shared with her mother, Linda Fox, Fox’s boyfriend, Rich­ ard Milan, and another man at about 9:45 p.m. It was said that she died of an apparent methadone overdose. CELEBRATING 116 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BANKING Kocher had no pulse and was not breath­ ing when police arrived. “How long she had been that way. we don’t know, but as early as 8:30 a.m.. there were indications that she was having diffi­ culty breathing and was unresponsive throughout the day.” said Fuller in May. Police had initially labeled Kocher’s death as suspicious and now the case is be­ ing treated as a criminal investigation. Tests showed Kocher had “undetermined amounts” of methadone in her system, along with other substances. A search war­ rant executed by police at the house turned up a certain amount of controlled sub­ stances. Fuller said in May that he was told Ko­ cher and Fox moved to Hastings to avoid the Kalamazoo County Family Independ­ ence Agency. “She (Kocher) has two other sets of twins which were not in her custody and there was an order out of Kalamazoo to pick up the one-year-old.” whom police be­ lieve was present in the home when Kocher died. The child was recovered by Barry County Child Protective Services and turned over to the Kalamazoo County Fam­ ily Independence Agency, police said. Kocher was bom in Kalamazoo to Ken- by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In the era of one-room schools, spelling bees were held almost every Friday and the “the winner was a school celebrity until the next spelling bee,” according to author Bobbie Kalman in the book A One-Room School. “Everyone admired the person who could ’spell down* the entire school. “Sometimes spelling bees were held for everyone in the community. During the long winter evenings, a spelling match was a great opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors and test one’s language skills,” Kalman said in the book. It’s not quite winter yet in Hastings, of course, but at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 the Barry County Literacy Council will be re­ viving that old time tradition for the second consecutive year. That’s when the Literacy Council will host its Community Spelling Bee, featuring two-person teams of friends, neighbors and co-workers. The good-natured competition and spir­ ited fun takes place at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Rd. on the outskirts of Hastings. Complimentary transportation will be Crushed Rock Crushed Concrete FUl Sand Screened Topsoil Landscape Stone* Deliveries Available Accepting dean, broken concrete MeadSand~&Gntvei i I j ! ; 733 S. Durkee St. (M-66), Nashville. Michigan I174IMIM Hour*: MF 7.-30-S; Sot 8-12 noon Jl. NOTICE Hastings City Bank Board of Directors William H. Wallace. President and C.EO.. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Robert E. Picking, Chairman of the Board, Hastings City Bank Douglas A. beCamp. President and C.EO.. Flexfab Horizons International. Inc. James R. Wiswell. President. Barry County Lumber Company Archie A. Warner. President and CEO.. Harder and Warner Nursery. Inc. Andrew F. Johnson. President. Hastings Manufacturing Company Mark A. Kolanowski. President and C.E.O.. Hastings City Bank A. Earlene Baum. SecretaryFFreasurer. Hastings Fiberglass Products. Inc. William V Weick. President. Weick’s Foodtown, Inc. COME JOIN US. Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 According to news archives, Dehollander was stabbed 46 times in the chest, abdo­ men. back and neck. Rurka was ordered tp undergo a psychi­ atric examination after he was charged in connection with the crime, according to news reports, which also revealed that po­ lice think the two men were upset with De­ hollander over money issues. Fox was quoted in one news article as saying her son watched as Rurka (alleg­ edly) stabbed Dehollander “in revenge for his sister’s drug overdose death.” Judith Milan’s Nov. 20 pre-exam hearing was postponed until Nov. 27 at 8:30 am. and the case remains under investigation. Community Spelling Bee slated for Saturday night FOR YOUR NEEDS Drainfield Stone 2NS Washed Sand ; noth and Linda (Perry) Kocher and was a member of the Stockbridge Ave. United Methodist Church, according to a previ­ ously published report. She was preceded in death by her first son. Tommy Lee Walls, and is survived by her husband. Jeffrey Gildea, her mother, Linda Fox. Fox’s mate, Richard Milan of Hastings, her children, Lance and Kayleigh Harris, Jacob and Jaslynne Cornell and Kaylynne Gildea and brother, Kenneth Ko­ cher, II and special friend, Jeffrey Rurka. Kenneth Kocher and Jeffrey Rurka are both charged with the slabbing death of Terry Dehollander in Portage last May. Applications are being accepted for the position of Director/Authorized Agent for the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund/Barry County Veterans Counselor. This is an appointed position with a monthly stipend. Qualifications required are bookkeeping, fil­ ing and basic knowledge of VA law. Applications may be obtained at the Barry County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 560 p.m. on 12-6-02. HELP WANTED Quick Lube 2000 Manager Must have people skills and mechanical experience required. Must apply in person at... TIRES 2000 500 ARLINGTON ST. (M-37) MIDDLEVILLE 269-795-3550 provided from the Hastings High School parking lot to the Institute for those who don’t want to drive their own vehicles. The Barry County Transit bus will leave the parking lot at 5:30 p.m. and bring people back to lhe lot between 9:30 and 10 pm. Though there is no charge, donations for the ride will be accepted. The $5 admission fee per person to the Spelling Bee includes refreshments and will help the Literacy Council provide reading materials, tutor training and other resources to help county adults learn how to read and/or improve their skills, accord­ ing to Spelling Bee Chairwoman Emmalene McConnell. Community Spelling Bee T-shirts also will be available and those proceeds also will benefit the Literacy Council. Part of the evening also will include the popular silent auction of decorative book­ theme baskets to benefit the Hastings Pub­ lic Library’s Capital Campaign for a new building. (See separate story in this issue for details). Trophies will be awarded io the first place Spelling Bee team. Adults and high school-aged spellers will be competing. Twenty-five teams have registered so far and include: Ellyn Main and Deb Storms, sponsored by attorney Wil­ liam D. Renner II; Deb Cooley and Sue Kolanowski, sponsored by Hastings City Bank; Janet Martin and Gary Pierce, spon­ sored by Walker, Huke & Sheldon; Colin VanWingen and Justin Peck, sponsored by National Bank of Hastings; Rica Veras and Lisa Weiss (alternate John Shields), spon­ sored by Hastings Mutual Insurance; Mary Fagan and Karel Asbury, sponsored by Kellogg Community College; Darrell Haw­ baker and Amanda Brown, sponsored by Hastings Public Library; Brenda and Lisa Wallace, sponsored by Hastings Public Li­ brary; Jason Bies and team member to be announced, sponsored by Lynn T. McCon­ nell, DDS; Savannah Ramsey and Jena Johnson, sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy; Bonnie Ballinger and Jennifer Richards, sponsored by Barry Community Foundation; Molly Benningfield and Brooke Sheldon, sponsored by BCF’s Youth Advisory Council; Chloe Fisher and Kai la Qualls, sponsored by BCF’s Youth Advisory Council; Jennifer Stout and Amanda Sunior, sponsored by GFWCHastings Women’s Club; Alice and Ken Jones, sponsored by Lynn T. McConnell, DDS; Angela Hilbert and team member to be announced, sponsored by Dr. Michael MacLeod; Catherine Fish and Sarah Frantz, sponsored by Felpausch; Jessie Miller and learn member to be announced, sponsored by Felpausch; Betsy Acker and Lyndy Prior, sponsored by Progressive Graphics; David Parker and Bill Doherty, sponsored by Dr. David Parker; Ron and Sharon Archer, sponsored by Delton Kellogg Schools; Jessica Ranguette and Hillary Ranguettc, sponsored by Southeastern School; a team of two students to be an­ nounced, sponsored by Delton Kellogg Schools; Carla Neil and Eileen Oehler, sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy; Dean McConnell and team member to be an­ nounced, sponsored by Bosley Pharmacy. Sponsors paid $30 to sponsor a team, and those funds benefit the Literacy Coun­ cil, too. For more information about the spelling bee, call Emmalenc McConnell at 945­ 9614 or Jim Atkinson, Literacy Council president, at 948-8219. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 - Page 15 I yfyica. Obituaries David D. Mitchell DOWLING David D. Mitchell. »ge 62. of Dowling. MI. died Friday. Nov. 15. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Ml. He was bom Dec. 29. 1939 in Nashville. Ml the son of Delos W. Mitchell and Vinita B. (Kinne) Mitchell. He graduated from Battle Creek Central. He married Carol A. (Ruble) Mitchell of DowLing. MI on May 24. 1959 in Battle Creek, Mich. He is survived by his wife. Carol, (son) Tim D. Mitchell of Hastings. Ml. (daugh­ ter) TammiL. (Dan) Loftus of Hastings. MI. (sister) Sue Ann (Duane) Davis of Hickory Comers. MI. (granddaughters) Tia Loftus of Hastings, MI. and Nicole Loftus of Hastings. Also survived by one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Delos Mitchell, and his mother Vinita Kinne Mi'chell. Mr. Mitchell was employed by Kellogg Cereal Co. as a tractor operator for 36 years, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting oil lamps, taking fishing trips to Canada, gardening, and raising rabbits. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club, NRA and NRA shooting club and a member of Pleasantview Family Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Nov. 19, 2002 at the Bachman Funeral Chapel. Pastor Steven S. Olmstead of Pleasantview Family Church officiated. Burial was at lhe Riverside Cemetery in Hastings, Ml. Memorial tributes may be made to Pleasantview Family Church. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral H mes. | VERMONTVILLE - Leona Delores Decker, age 77, of Vermontville, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002 at Hayes-GreenBeach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte. Mrs. Decker was bom on Sept. 15, 1925 at Bellaire, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Ruth (Bell) Powers. She was raised in the New Cumberland. West Virginia area and attended schools there. She moved to the Charlotte, Ml area in 1970 from Ohio, lived in Nashville for a few years and for the past 20 years at her present address. She was a member of Nashville V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mrs. Decker is survived by daughters. Barb (Fred) Palrone of Bellaire, Ohio. Betty Sparr of Martinsburg, W. Va.. Kathy Russell of Vermontville. Ginny (Butch) Vessels of Shadyside, Ohio, Millie (Nicholas) Wells of Charlotte, Lorraine (Craig) Carter of Grand Rapids, Rose McMeen of Vermontville, Ruth Decker of Union City; sons, Albert (Gayle) Kienutske of Nashville. Lonny Kienutske of Jackson. La Verne (Sherry) Decker of Battle Creek; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and brother, Ray Powers of Weirton. W. Va. Preceding her in death were her parents, four husbands, two daughters, six brothers and two sisters. Respecting her wishes, private family prayers will be conducted in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Ass’n or American Heart Ass’n. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel in Nashville. i Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting November 12, 2002 Six Board member* present. Trustee Smith ab­ sent; County Commissioner Neil. Deputy Niewenhui* Minute approved; Reports received from Trea­ surer, Commissioner. Deputy. Clerk, and Supervi­ sor. Adopted resolution ol support for the proposed police services contract. Accepted audit proposal horn Walker. Fluke, and Sheldon. Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 7:50 pm. Boonie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Brown. Supervisor Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricky L Elkins and Theresa M Ekins, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety (onginal mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services. Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 1, 1999, and recorded on March 2, 1999 In Document #1025905 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the WeUs Fargo Bank Minnesota. National Association FKA Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 3. 2002, which was recorded on October 9.2002, in Instrument #1069081, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum ol SEVENTY-TWO THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 37/100 do#ars ($72,669.37), including interest at 8.910% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made arid provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m. on December 12. 2002. Said prenSMs are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 71. together with the right of access to Thomapple Lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Park Plat, Barry County Records The redemptton period shaft be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 33 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 246-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 File #200227533 Mustangs (11/28) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cali. .945-9554 Leona Delores Decker Ruth Charoline Brown MORTON, ILLINOIS - Ruth Caroline Brown, age 82, of Morton, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2002 at her residence, where she resided with her daughter. She was born on March 3, 1920 in Camden, Michigan, the daughter of Bert and Abbie "Estella" Smith Wirick. She married Myron J. Brown on January 9, 1943 in Tecumseh, Michigan. He preceded her in death oh July 16,1972. She was a librarian at Putnam Library in Nashville, Michigan for many years. After moving to Illinois she worked with her daughter at Desserts Unlimited, a family owned business. She had been a 4-H leader in Michigan for several years. She was also preceded in death by her parents; six brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two sons, Michael F. Brown of Nashville, Michigan and Robert C. Brown of Middleville, Michigan; one daughter, Patricia Marcouiller of Morton; five grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at a later date in Michigan. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to any local animal shelter. Funeral arrangements were made by Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home in Morton. Berdetta I. Hansen LAKE ODESSA - Berdetta I. Hansen, age 75, formerly of McBride, passed away on Monday. November 18, 2002 at her home in Lake Odessa. She was bom on November 4. 1927 in McBride. Michigan, lhe daughter of Edward and Emma (McConnell) Hillard. She was married to Alden Jay Hansen on July I, 1944 in Edmore. Mrs. Hansen was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Alden Jay in 1989; a granddaughter. Johnna Lynn Vincent in 1973; two brothers. Berdean and Lavem Hillard. Mrs. Hansen is survived by her four children: Mary Lee (Paul) Andrews of Hale, Michigan; Linda Lee (Harold) Lehman of Woodland. Michigan, Donald Chris Alden (Debbra) Hansen of St. Johns, Michigan. Ronald Edward Alden (Sandy Linton) Hansen of Eaton Rapids. Michigan; one granddaughter; seven grandsons; one great-grandson; one sister, Berdeana Jones; one niece; one nephew, their children and grandchildren. A Service of Remembrance will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2002 at Stebbins-McCullough Chape) in Edmore with Pastor Rolla Timmons officiating. The family will receive friends at the chapel one hour prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials or contributions may be directed to Barry County Community Hospice in Hastings. Funeral arrangements were made by Stebbins-McCullough Chapel in Edmore. To send a memorial or to view this obituary online, please visit http://obiis.plan4ever.com/berdettahanscn . j ^cott'^lsh^iedendorp | HASTINGS - Scut "Tish" Medcndorp, age 28, of Hastings and formerly of Bradley, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 19. 2002 after a two week hospital stay trying to control a staph infection. Scott was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Scott was employed at General. Dynamics. Land Systems in Sterling Heights, designing many components for Army tanks. He is survived by his parents, Hilby and Reggie Medcndorp of Hastings; his brother, Brian (Sharon) Medcndorp of Middleville; grandfather, Richard (Marge) Hines; also many aunts, uncles, and cousins. His special friend, Tazzie Mae, his rottweiler. The family will greet relatives and friends 3:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21. 2002 at Aicher, Hampel & Kubiak Funeral Home in Wayland. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2002 at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings (231 S. Broadway), with Pastor Nelson Lumm officiating. Internment will take place at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2002 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Archer. Hampel & Kubiak Wayland Chapel. IF YOU OWN MUTUAL FUNDS, YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS FREE REPORT ... MUTUAL FUNDS: WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW COULD BE COSTING YOU THOUSANDS! To order, call I Charles C. Baughman YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - Charles C. Baughman, age 91. of Yankee Springs Twp.. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002. Charles was bom March 16, 1911, in Leighton Township, MI. the son of Charles W. and Ethel (Campbell) Baughman. He married Celesta Kotrba on Feb. 12, 1938. Charles was a custom farmer, an excava­ tion contractor, and owner/operator of Baughman Marina at Gun Lake. His primary interests were his family, hunting, fishing and boating. He is survived by his children, Charles A. (Ann) Baughman, William R. Baughman, Barbara Kay (Jeffrey) Vortman, Richard (Linda) Baughman, Judy (William) Bachi, Ted (Julianne) Baughman; 16 grandchil­ dren; eight great grandchildren. Charles was preceded in dear* by his wife. Celesta in 1986 and son, Robert in 1951. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 16. 2002 at the funeral home. Rev. William Doubblestein officiated. Interment Robbins Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Thomapple Manor or Pennock Hospital. Arrangements were made by Archer, Hampel and Kubiak, Wayland Chapel. Loving father, grandfather, and great­ grandfather. Bruce Roger Mesecar, age 83. went to be home with his Lord Wednesday. Nov. 13. 2002 al St. Mary’s Mercy Medical Center. He was bom on the family farm in Clarksville, Mich., on Nov. 27, 1918. the son of Bert and Mildred (Phillips) Mesecar. Bruce married Elizabeth A. Stormes on Nov. 27, 1939 in Galien. Mich. They began their marriage and family in the Clarksville area. They settled in Hastings after his retirement. Bruce retired from General Motors after 36 years of employment as a Tool and Die Maker. He liked to hunt. fish, golf and bowl. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ken, one brother, Merton and two sisters, Margaret Dye and Stella Kauffman. Surviving are Bruce’s wife (Elizabeth) of 62 years, a son, Marshall (Joyce) Mesecar of Caledonia, daughter. Carolyn (Ken) Hubbell of Hastings, four grandsons, one granddaughter, eight great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren, four brothers, four sisters, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held on Saturday Nov. 16, 2002 at Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Alto, Mich. Rev. Mick Funderberg officiated at the service and burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Barbara Davies HASTINGS - Barbara Davies, age 91, ol Hastings, passed away on Sunday. November 17. 2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Davies was bom on December 8, 1910 in Toronto, Canada, the daughter of Charles and Annie (Johnston) Croucher. She was married to Richard Davies, who passed away on May 15. 1974. Mrs. Davies is survived by her son. John R. Davies of Grand Rapids. There will be no visitation. Private family services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to charily of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. 1 TO THE VOTERS OF BALTIMORE, ASSYRIA AND JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIPS: yw to ait 800-381-1659. Aik for Report 0101 Elizabeth A. Mesecar HASTINGS - Elizabeth A. Mesecar. age 83. of Hastings, passed away with her loving family al her bedside on Monday. November 18. 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Mesecar was born on April 16. 1919 in Nuscatine. Iowa, the daughter of Clifford and Oniska (Eshleman) Stormes. The family moved to Detroit when Elizabeth was a young girl. Her father being a minister, she lived in many Michigan communities. She primarily attended schools in South Haven. She was married to Bruce Roger Mesecar on November 27, 1938 in Jasper. Michigan. The couple began their marriage and family in the Clarksville, Michigan area until moving to South Haven in 1950. There they owned and operated the "Hawkhead General Store". They moved to Middleville in I960 where she worked in the office of the Bradford-White Corporation for 17 years. She has lived at her last residence at Algonquin Lake since about 1980. Mrs. Mesecar was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bruce on November 13, 2002; son, Ken Mesecar in August 2000; brother, James Stormes. Mrs. Mesecar is survived by her son. Marshall (Joyce) Mesecar of Caledonia; daughter. Carolyn (Ken) Hubbell of Hastings; five grandchildren: Tim and Doug Mesecar, Mark, Dan and Lorri Hubbell; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clifford Stormes of Grand Rapids, and Edward Stonnes of Jackson. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 22, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. until time of service. Funeral services will be held on Friday. November 22, 2002 at 8 00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with Pastor Mick Funderburg officiating. Internment will take place at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Mtei (pi mc. Mention code HRMF. David Garrett The Mid-Miehigan Group 269-9454819 COUNTRY VIEW APARTMENTS Thanksgiving... Delton Area Senior Independent Living •62 years and older Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments Community Room On-site Laundry Low Income qualifications apply. 1... The smell ot turkey cooking in the oven ... The sounds of family laughter... The time to give thanks for all our blessings. We wish you & your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Apartments now available. WREN Call for personal appointment 269-623-4000 Funeral Home_______________ Member of 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Aloekwooos 269-945-2471 I I \ �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 21, 2002 Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month chosen for November NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Chris Fingered and Tamra S. Ingersofl. husband and wife. to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated February 20, 1097. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Bany in the State of Michigan on February 25, 1997, in Uber 686. Pagefs) 615, and said Mortgage having been assumed by Davxl Heacock and Carolyn Bi rd. by Assumption Agreement dated January 15. 1999, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and Interest, the sum ot $90,306.57. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 19. 2002. at 1:00 p.m., on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for tho County ot Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 1025 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.. premises are described in said Mortgage as fo.’PARCEL 4: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL V4, SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 242.38 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 1075 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2, NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 27 SECONDS WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 815.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 825 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2, NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 250.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 815.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR ANDERS ROAD. Ths redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By. DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: November 8. 2002 (12/12) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAVID BARNES and MYRENE BRIGGS BARNES to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings, Michigan, as Mortgagee dated JUNE 6,2001, and recoroed in the office of tho Register of Deeds lor the County of BARRY and State of Michigan, on JUNE 13. 2001 in Document No. 1061373 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Ono Hundred. Sixteen Thousand, Four Hundred, Sixty-Four and 79/00 ($116,464.79) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained In said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ot foe power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday, December 19.2002, at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs, Attorney’s fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior io lhe date of said sale; which promises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, lo-wit: Beginning at a point on the North Uno of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West (fistant South 89*58'06* East 1596.98 feet from the North 1/4 Post of said Section 33; thence South 00*33*24* West 268.00 feet; thence North 89"5fli'6’ West 80.00 feet; thence South 00*33'24* West 1052.06 feet to foe South line of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33; thence South 89*53*10* East 416.00 feet; thence North 00*33*24’ East 1052.65 feet; thence South 86*55*32* Wert 13828 feet; thence North 00*33'24* East 7.5 feet; thence North 89*58'06* West 132 feet; toence North 00*33’24* East 268.00 feet to said North Section line; thence North 89*58*06* West 66.00 feet to foe place of beginning. Except that portion deeded to foe Michigan State Highway department for Highway purposes as evidenced in Uber 291 on Page 498, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is six (6) months. The period ol redemption wil be six (6) months from foe date of sale. Dated: November 18,2002 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS A Federal Banking Corporation, Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Attorneys for National Bank of Hastings By: ROBERT L. BVINGTON (P27621) LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR A BYINGTON 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Mrchigan 49058-0248 (12/19) o The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Ashley Knight and Melissa Sanders, shown with teacher Tony Marsiglia. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens ot the Month honors for November from the Exchange Club ot Hastings are (from left) Sara Radant. Andrew Matthews. Robert Cathcart. Amy Ingle. Jon Curtiss and Mi­ chelle Mills. Tyler Pharis, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman, is Young Citi­ zen of the Month for November from Pleasantview Elementary School. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for November are (from left) Jessica Howell. Amy Dean and Doug Baker, shown with student teacher Rachael Greenfield. SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 •1L3MM save Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Jenaleigh Bailey and Jacob Bailey. 25-50% at J-Ads Alexis deGoa and Kaitlyn Kensing­ ton. shown here with teacher Diane Brighton, have been selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizens of the Month for November at St. Rose School. 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I ANY PURCHASE OF $75 OR MORE „ VALID MONDAY 11/18-SUNDAY 11/24! _____ INVOICES - LAMIHAT1HG BINDING - SHIPRING preteMlMala at PrtatiM 13S1 West State St. Mon-Sat 10-8. Sun 12-5 Free Gift Wrap! f Fresh Pizza and Subs! prVMSSlng I. Broadway (M-43) Hastings Groceries, Deli, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Hunting Licenses 2525 Barber Rd., Hastings 616.945.9105 Open Daily 7am-10pm Mon.-Sun.: Fl. Bt Sat. til' 11pm Hours: M-Fri 830-600. (269) 945-9130 Sat 8 30-1 00 I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 - Page 17 last year, said DeBoer. In just the first six months of this year. 254 enlisted personnel across al services lost their lives in traffic crashes. “Tragically, nearly half of those young servicemen and women who failed to wear their seatbelt could have survived if they had buckled up,” said DeBoer. “Military- personnel. by virtue of age and gender, typically epitomize the low belt user: males ages 18-34." DeBoer said his deputies arc committed to high visibility enforcement because it works. “The model for the campaign is based on years of research showing that for most people who don’t wear scatbelts, the possi­ bility of receiving a ticket is a more power­ ful incentive than the threat of injury or death. Safety messages don’t work. En­ forcement messages, backed up by strong enforcement activities do.” LEGAL NOTICES Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy demonstrates how drivers can avoid injury or death - by fastening their seatbelts. The Hastings City Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Office are stepping up seatbelt law enforcement during the holidays. ^Banner photo) Motorists warned to ‘Click It or Ticket’ The Hastings Police Department will be joining other area law enforcement agen­ cies in a crackdown targeting scat belt vio­ lators, starting Monday. Nov. 25. The local department, along with the Bany County Sheriff’s will be taking part in a national "Click it or Ticket" campaign, sponsored by the Office of Highway Safety Planning, which will run through Dec. 8, said Deputy Chief Michael Leedy. “Our officers will be targeting those drivers, and their passengers who fail to wear their scat belts,” Leedy warned. Last year in Michigan more than 1.300 adults and children were killed in car crashes. More than 50 percent were totally unrestrained, nearly half of those people could have survived had they simply buck­ led up.Thanksgiving is one of the most danger­ ous holidays for motorists, according to the National Safety Council. In Michigan, 12 people were killed during the Thanksgiving Holiday in 2001. “Motorists who arc out there driving around without their seat belts on will be stopped, and the drivers who fail to restrain their children will be ticketed,” Leedy said. “Our goal is to savcltves, so please remem­ ber to wear your scat belts, and be sure to buckle up those child passengers.” Sheriff Steve DeBoer also points out that more military personnel are killed in car crashes than by any other means. “As American troops continue to risk their lives waging war on terrorism abroad, it is disturbingly ironic that they face a much greater threat here at home,” said De­ Boer. “Wc arc losing more men and women in uniform to personal automobile crashes than any other cause.” Fatal crashes among military personnel occurring typically off-base in their own personal vehicles are up 35 percent from Three area parades planned for Dec. 7 Three area communities will have Christmas parades and festivities on Satur­ day. Dec. 7. In Hastings, the festivities begin at 9 a.m. with tree decorating on the Court House lawn until noon. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served and letters to Santa will be collected. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be free gift wrapping at MaMa Bs. Stores will have coupons to hand out for wrapping. Kids can visit with Santa and have pictures taken. The parade begins at 2 p.m. with floats. bands and the “jolly old elf’ himself. In Lake Odessa, the parade will be at 10 a.m., witn marchers traveling south on Fourth Avenue from the fairgrounds to the village park. Santa will be at the park to visit with the children. There will be hot chocolate and cookies in the park pavilion. Middleville’s parade will be at 10 a.m., marching west to east on Main Street. The parade will end at the Methodist Church parking lot. where Santa will greet the chil­ dren. There will be two bands and floats. ‘Christmas at Mill’ to start Nov. 29 The annual "Christmas at the Mill" cele­ bration scries will start at Bowens Mills Friday. Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Nov. 29 and 30 and Dec. 1. The activities will continue from noon to ‘Santa's Workshop’ is Saturday at NE The Northeastern PTO will sponsor its annual "Santa's Workshop" this Saturday morning at the Northeastern Elementary School gym on Grant Street in Hastings. The workshop will feature 15 different craft tables with all the necessary tools and craft supplies. Craft experts will be on hand to help both the young and the old perfect their gifts. Customized gifts, such as ornaments, soup bags, refrigerator mag­ nets, custom bags, picture frames and more can be made for as little as 25 cents to S3 each. Doors open at 10 a.m. and admission is free. Soft drinks, music and food also are available for an old-fashioned Christmas at­ mosphere. Children are welcome. 5 p.m. each Friday and Saturday until Christmas. The festival includes family horse-drawn rides, photos with Santa, entertainment (from 2 to 4 p.m.) at the Gathering Place, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies and gift shopping. There is no admission charge. Call 795­ 7530 for more information. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Welch and Bobbie Joe Welch (original mort­ gagors) to Freedom Mtg. Corp. D/B/A Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 24. 2000. and recorded on Apnl 6.2000 m Doc. # 1042782 in Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee Io the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 29. 2000, which was recorded on March 29. 2001. m Doc. # 1057274. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE AND 52/100 dollars ($69,021.52). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will La foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on December 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as: Commencing 1206 Feet West of the Southeast comer of the West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 13. Thence North 182 Feet Thence West 152 Feet. Thence South 182 FeeL Thence East 152 Feet to the Place of Beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sa e. unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: COUGARS 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200229975 Cougars (12/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dennis J. Gould and Lucinda Gould, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23,1999. and recorded on September 27. 1999 in Document No. 1034593 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns, as nominee f-* Wachovia Bank N.A. FKA First Union National Bank, Trustee under tho trust agreement dated May 1, 2000 relating to Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust Mortgage Pass-through Certificates Senes 2000BC2, Assignee by an assignment dated June 22. 2001, which was recorded on August 2, 2001. in Document No.: 1064105, Bany County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 46/100 doUra ($97,560.46), ndudmg interest at 10.000% per annum. Unde.* the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pjn., on December 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: The East 1/2 of the South 12 Acres of the East 57 Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, More particularly described as: Beginning at the Southeast Comer, thence West 440 feet, thence North from the cen­ ter ot the road 675 feet, thence East 400 feet, thence South to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sate. Dated: October 31.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200228231 Gators (11/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Ronald L. Otis, a single man (onginal mortgagors) to Ragstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated Apnl 30. 1997. and recorded on May 5, 1997 in Uber 693 on Pape 309 si Barry County Records. Michigan, md was assigned by said mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Michigan, a* assignee by an assignment dated April 3C. 1997. which was recorded on May 5. 1997, .n Liber 693 on Page 316 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on June 16. 1997. in Liber 698 on Page 372. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 30/100 dollars ($52,569.30). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the powe* of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tha Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on December 19. 2002 Said premises are situated tn CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 45 of Hardendorf s Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of plats on Page 72. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trett. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200229810 Jaguars (12/5) WE DO IT ALL...from Single Copies to Thousands, multi-sections. SUBSCRIBE to the * LETTERHEADS -CARDS •SIGNS •BROCHURES Hastings BANNER J-Ad Graphics Call 616-945-9554 Hastings* 945-9554 MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Hariie J. Frazier. Jr., a sngle man. to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated June 29. 1999 and recorded August 17. 1999 in Document No. 1034025. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 33/100 Dollars ($55,923.33) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barr/ County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in me Township of Orangeville. Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 9. Sam Bravata Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof m Liber 4 of plats, on page 68 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. The foreclcsing mortgagee can rescind the sate m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated: October 31. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 200.0608 (11-28) Keep your family and friends who moved away, irtTORM^Q about what's happening back home. Give them a subscription to the Banner. Call 945-9554 for details. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to lhe Fair Housing Act and the Michigan G«il Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise "any preference, limiuflon or discrimination baaed on race. color, reli­ gion. se*. handicap, familial status, nauonal origin, age or martial status, or an intention. io make any tuch prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of IB firing with parens or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of lhe law. Our readers arc hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discnmnwtion call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for lhe hearing impaired is !-800-927- 4lOUSE FOR SALE uitbin city limits of Hastir.gs 819 E. Madison Two Ix-droom ranch-style house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinished basement. New roof < »n garage and house, new outride plumbing Recent electric service upgrade with new. meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms, living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and batliroom fltxxv Also, .ill of interior has been freshly painted Phono 1-616-262 9702 • Seller. Malachi King Reduced to $78,000 OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SAT., NOU. 23CD • 2 4 PM SUN., NOV. 24“ • 2-4 PM Dir M 57 south from nowntown Hastings to East on Marshall St to 702 E. MARSHALL ST. • HASTINGS REDUCED $3,000 TMC-153 - Halting! - Welt kept 1-1/2 story home with extra large garage. Nice comer lot Newer furnace, hot water heater, and electri­ cal. All applicances stay stove, refrigerator, Let us quote your printing! 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PANTHER COUNTRY 3 SPUTS BY RIGHT - THINK ABOUT IT! TMV-522 - Johnstown Twp., Delton-Kellogg Schools PARCEL E- 63*/- roiling acres. 15*A acres pines and hardwoods, pond and back walers ol Mud lake, oil paved road and seller Id deed 3 spits to buyer New Price .................... >180,000 SELLERS/BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. Trade, 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 26M-M5-0S24 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S Broadway (M-37) • Hlrtingi �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 COURT NEWS: A Charlotte man who had been facing a felony charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana which resulted from a domes­ tic violence investigation in Nashville Oct. 20 pleaded to a reduced charg? Nov. 13 in Barry County District Court. Russell Peterson, 29. was arrested after police responded to a domestic disturbance and found an indoor marijuana growing op­ eration. Peterson pleaded guilty to attempting to maintain a drug house. He was granted a plea under advisement on lhe domestic vio­ lence charge which means he will return to court for sentencing after sending on year on probation. He was ordered to pay $565 in Tines and costs and is scheduled for further sentenc­ ing Aug. 12. 2003. t In other court business: • An 18-year-old Hastings man charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Carlton Township Oct. 18 is scheduled to appear in Barry County District Court for a preliminary examination Dec. 13 at 8:30 a.m. * If convicted, Jarrid Risk could be sen­ tenced to a maximum of life in prison. Risk is allegedly acquainted with the vic­ tim whom he allegedly assaulted by “taking advantage of a situation." authorities have said. “It’s not a stranger situation, it was (al­ legedly) a forcible situation involving two individuals, one taking advantage of the minor." Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said. McNeill declined to comment on details regarding the circumstances of the allega­ tions. Risk is being held in the Barry County­ Jail on $20,000 bond. McNeill had requested a $150,000 bond for Risk and cited "forcible rape upon a 14year-old" as one of the reasons for the high bond request. Risk also was wanted on a bench warrant for probation violation at the time of the of­ fense. • A Dec. 6 pre-exam has been scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. for Woodland Town­ ship man Terry Edward VanScoy. 32, who is charged with six counts of criminal sex­ ual conduct with two girls under the age of 13. Three offenses allegedly occurred last month, two allegedly occurred between May and July of this year and one is al­ leged to have occurred in September. The victims are 11 and 12 according to Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! 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So keep watching over us and take care of Dad. And we'll keep those memories close to us and try not to be sad. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by your children, Sheila & Joe, Paul & Jennifer James and Jule Jr. ( tied of Thanks THE FAMILY OF Richard Bustance would like to extend heart­ felt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for all the prayers, phone calls, cards, food, flowers, memo­ rial donations, support and acts of kindness at a time when it was so important during my husband, their fa­ ther and grandfather's sick­ ness and death. A very spe­ cial thank you to Helen Wertman, Floyd and Norma Fisher, Clifford and Karen Bustance and Barry County Hospice who were present to help us through those most difficult last days and hours. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. 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She is free on $5,000 personal recogni­ zance bond awaiting a Nov. 27 pre-exam hearing. • Anthony Jason Coulter, 33, of Hast­ ings. is free on 10-percent of $4,000 bond awaiting a Dec. 13 preliminary examina­ tion on one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct with a girl under lhe age of 13. He is also charged has a habitual of­ fender, having previously been convicted of retail fraud. The alleged offense reportedly occurred between Nov. 1, 2001 and Aug. 28, 2002. He faces a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted. Hunter reports threat on state land YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Delton man hunting in the Barry State Game Area reported io authorities Monday that another man stuck a gun in his back and told him to move on and that it was “his hunting area.” The man was reportedly wearing a cam­ ouflage hat,|kas nof wearing-hunter orange clothing but wore a full face mask. 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Box 592, Lake Odessa, ML 48849 Stranger alarms TK staff and students MIDDLEVILLE - A strange man who approached a female student in lhe Thomap­ ple Kellogg High School parking lol Thursday has prompted an alert Idler to all parents from Superintendent Kevin Konarska. According to the letter, the middle aged while male did not try to abduct the girl, but his presence created concern among lhe staff and students. “The weekend prior to this, lhe student was al a Grandville gas station wearing a TKMiddleville sweatshirt." said Konarska in the letter. "This man began a casual conversa­ tion while al the gas pump." Five days later, he appeared in the high school parking lot looking for this student. “Again, this man attempted to start a conversation." the superintendent reported. “The student went inside to report this lo the school. When the staff member wenl out­ side to see this man. he had already left.” The man is described as a middle-aged, while male with a medium build and six feet tall. His hair was light brown with some gray and he was driving a mid- to late '90s red sports car with a damaged hood on the passenger side. “Law enforcement officials have been contacted," said Konarska’s letter. “This situa­ tion is a good reminder for us to be aware of strange vehicles and people on our cam­ pus. We want to assure you that wc will continue lo monitor this situation carefully." When contacted Wednesday, Sgt. Tony Stein could not comment on the matter being investigated by Deputy Kevin Erb of the Middleville Unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Office. Ex-student ticketed for MIP at high school DELTON - An 18-ycar-old Delton Kellogg High School graduate who showed up at the school under lhe influence of alcohol Nov. 13 was issued a ticket by Barry Town­ ship Police Chief Mark Kik for being a minor in possession of alcohol by consumption. “He was a graduated student who had come to visit his girlfriend." said Kik. “He got loud in the hall and the assistant principal discovered he’d been drinking." The Dowling man refused lo leave the building and police were called. Kik said lhe man registered a .05 percent blood alcohol content at the lime of the 8:25 a.m. incident. False complaint leads to arrest for drugs JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A man who was found by his wife lo be standing out­ side their house with a shotgun Nov. 3 claiming there were burglars inside was arrested for manufacture of marijuana and operating a drug house. The man had ordered his wife to go next door and call 911. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies arrived to find no evidence of a burglary, though they found bullet holes in the bedroom ceiling and the house in disarray. “During the search for possible suspects, we located supplies to operate an indoor grow of marijuana plants." deputies reported, “and paraphernalia used in smoking mari­ juana." The 29-ycar-old Battle Creek man later admitted that he has been paranoid and delu­ sional since he became hooked on Oxycontin, cocaine and methamphetamine and that no home invasion had occurred. He told police he fired shots inside the house at imagi­ nary intruders. Police confiscated marijuana, a hydroponics grow operation, needles and other items. “(Man) said he needed help,” deputies reported, “because his narcotics use was out of control.” Woman flees in handcuffs, later captured ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 26-ycar-old Orangeville area woman who fled from a patrol car Sunday after being arrested, pepper sprayed and handcuffed for fight­ ing with police was located by Wayland officers Wednesday. Troopers said they had stopped a pickup truck on Pickeral Cove near Marsh Road at about 5 p.m. for speeding and a scat belt violation. The male driver was handcuffed for allegedly driving without a license and when officers turned their attention toward the woman regarding the scat belt violation, she allegedly gave a false name, said police. “When we found her ID and we started questioning her, she took off and (wc) went after her and got her arrested,” said a trooper. “She started kicking and fighting and we sprayed her once.” After placing the woman into the car with her hands cuffed behind her back, the troopers turned their attention to the driver. “In maybe a minute, she slipped the cuffs in front of her, took the scat belt off and I don’t know if she opened the door or slipped out the window,” said police. The officers called for a tracking dog and searched for the woman for the next six hours without success. “We believe she got into a car,” said the officer. ‘ She may have had a cell phone on her and called somebody, but the dog lost her track next to the road." Troopers said motorists saw the woman running down the road in handcuffs before approaching the scene of the traffic stop where multiple marked police cars were parked with their lights flashing. “They waited until they got home, about half an hour, to call and say they had seen her,” police said. “If they hadn’t waited, wc might have been able to find her.” The woman was located Wednesday morning by police in Wayland but no other in­ formation was available. The male driver of the truck was found to have a valid driver’s license and was re­ leased from the scene. Guns reported stolen from pickup truck CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A 44 Magnum pistol and a 12 gauge shotgun were re­ ported stolen Nov. 12 from a pickup truck parked in a private driveway in the 6000 block of Thomapple Lake Road, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers said lhe victim claims to have locked the truck and that the perpetrator may have opened a rear, side window to gain access lo the vehicle. “Whoever did it may have reached through the window to unlock lhe truck," said po­ lice. The guns were located in the back of the club cab compartment of the vehicle. The incident is believed to have occurred overnight between Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. Lengthy drug Investigation nets arrest HASTINGS - A May raid on an M-79 motorcycle shop by the Southwest Enforce­ ment Team netted multiple pounds of marijuana, more than $20,000 cash and a number of weapons, according to an undercover detective. The raid was the result of a lengthy investigation into the alleged drug activity at the location. The prime suspect in that case, Lewis Craig Wecdall, 48, of Hastings, was arrested and arraigned last week on one count of delivery and manufacture five to 45 kilograms of marijuana, a seven-year felony and one count of maintaining a drug house. Weedall pleaded guilty to the delivery and manufacture charge Wednesday in Barry County District Court in exchange for the dismissal of the drug house charge. He is set to appear in Barry County Circuit Court for sentencing Jan. 16. SWET was assisted by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department. No other information was available. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21. 2002 - Page 19 Lake O mulls future of police department by Helen Mudry Stuff Writer No decisions about the Lake Odessa Po­ lice Department were made at a special council workshop last Thursday night, but local officials heard from many residents and from representatives from Ionia unty public safety agencies. The question of whether the village should keep its own police department or contract out to the Ionia County Sheriffs Department was raised at the October Vil­ lage Council meeting after lhe resignation of Police Chief John Shaw , w ho has been arrested on charges of breaking into a Woodland home. The meeting room al the Page Building was packed with more than 50 residents and camera crews from area television sta­ tions. The lobby was filled, but many left when they couldn't hear the meeting. Village Manager Bill Yost set the ground rules for the meeting. He explained that it was not intended to be a meeting where citizens complained about lhe police de­ partment. rather a meeting for citizens to voice their opinion about keeping or con­ tracting for police protection. Response lime and officer availability were two of the prime concerns. Yost said the current police coverage is 24/7. Typical police personnel consists of a chief, a sergeant, two full-time officers, four or five part-time officers and four or five reserves. The actual 2000-01 police budget was $263,335 and the 2001-02 budget was $282,764. The proposed 2002-03 police budget is $328,465. The actual cost is 41.63 percent of the general fund. With the Lake Odessa population of 2.272. the cost per capita is $124.46. He compared the Lake Odessa Police budget with 35 communities of similar size. A sampling of the communities includes Cedar Springs with a population of 3.100 at $115.35 per capita; Galesburg with a popu­ lation of 1.988 at $55.46 per capita; Potter­ ville with population of 2.168 al $50.08 per capita; Perry with a population of 2.065 at $156.86 and Linden with a population of 2,861 at $103.04 per capita. Yost said to reduce costs, the village can scale back lhe number of hours of coverage or contract with an outside police agency. Yost presented figures of lhe estimated itemized cost to contract with the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department. For one offi­ cer 24/7, the hourly rate is $30.08 and the Other expenses tVlalcd an estimated $278,860.80. The $10,000 overtime was challenged, with Ionia County Sheriff Dwr.in Dennis saying it was high. Dennis was asked lo speak about the vil­ lage’s option of contracting with his depart­ ment. He emphasized he was not there lo promote one option over another. He said Saranac has contracted with lhe department and is very pleased, but Lyons-Muir is not. "Our program didn’t meet their needs." He said the village officials wanted lhe of­ ficers to target a particular age group, but officers based their actions on the training manual, not from individuals. "You need to decide what services you want," he said. Dennis then answered questions. He said that if contracted, the deputy would re­ spond lo calls outside the village in an emergency situation. He or she would be off the village clock when leaving the vil­ lage. Rob Fisk asked if the current Lake Odessa Police could be hired by the Sher­ iff’s Department. Dennis said there was the possibility they could be assimilated into the department. Trustee Karen Banks asked if the offi­ cers assigned would be long-term and get a chance to know the community. Dennis said he would try* to consistently assign officers so they would gel a chance to know- the community. The officers would work for the sheriff, but work out of the Page Building. In answer to questions, he said there would be a regular system to handle complaints against officers. He said there is no data about reduction in crime if a village contracts with the department ver­ sus having its own department. There was concern about the new police cruiser. Dennis said the cruiser would be used in the village by the county sheriffs officer and adjustments would be made to the services billed. Banks asked if the officers would be new or seasoned. Dennis said they would proba­ bly be new and unseasoned, but thoroughly trained to do the job. One citizen comment dealt with the is sues of harassing young people. Dennis said his department is professional and can work fairly in the community. He said even if the village keeps its own department, he county sheriff will respond to emergency backup calls. He said a typical contract for county services would be three years. Saranac Village President Sue Ferguson, shared what works in her community. She said Saranac has contracted with the sheriff for many years. The coverage is between six and eight hours a day seven days a week. "It has worked very well. Help is just a phone call away when officers are not on duty.” . .-.f . . , I She said Saranac had a police force once, but it was not cost effective. She mentioned the cost of liability was removed from the village. The officers work with the schools and community organizations. She said she has heard no complaints. Yost then opened the meeting to com­ ments from the floor. There was a threeminute limit per speaker, but some in the audience conceded their minutes if a speaker ran over the allotted lime. Former Lake Odessa Village Trustee Beth Barrone read from a prepared state­ ment. She said she found out the council took a straw vote and decided to contract with the county. She said the village needs to have its own department for a number of reasons — a police department deters crime by simply existing with businesses having fewer thefts and break-ins; the police de­ partment gives the community a sense of security: a police department gives the community a sense of identity; disbanding the department causes a loss of autonomy over what coverage will be and homeown­ ers and business insurance rates are par­ tially determined by whether the commu­ nity has the presence of a police depart­ ment. She said she did not think the village needed 24/7 coverage and the village could rely on the county during off times. Fisk said he has been in the village for 20 years and he is an open advocate of dis­ banding the department. "It is a money hog,” he said. “Reform is long overdue. It is already a train wreck and getting worse. It needs to be more ac­ countable. It has been mismanaged. We know there arc officer complaints and ma­ jor problems have been covered up." Former village police officer James Val­ entine said the cost savings is not that great. He said the attitude of the department starts with the person at the top. He said there are many retired police chiefs would like to come to Lake Odessa and set lhe depart­ ment straight. He warned the citizens to walk cautiously and don’t have a knee-jerk reaction. One citizen said the department is seri­ ously broken. He said he wanted to see bet­ ter trained, more professional officers. Jimmy Young said the village is dealing with a service of protection. “Wc arc get­ ting what wc pay for. I want police near all the time. I wish the council would recon­ sider dumping the police." Bob Cossack said the village has a good fire department and first responders. He said perhaps the village should consider hiring some retired officers. Tim Neeb said it would be a mistake to get rid of the police department. One citizen said if you arc on the right side of the law you do not get harassed Helen Tromp said she loves Lake Odessa and thinks those who don’t like the village, should move. “Let's put the garbage behind us and try lo have a better community." One citizen said she had seen the police harass young people and suggested the community should treat them better. Robin Barnett said she agreed with Helen Tromp and said the police depart­ ment helps the sense of community and the sense of connectedness "You get what you pay for and it is worth it to have the police in the commu­ nity.” Dr. Barnett said. “Wc want to know we can trust the police.” He said he likes the idea of the police presence and seeing the police car going around and checking on things. Pastor Don Ferris from Central United Methodist Church said he wanted lo keep the department. He had a concern if lhe vil­ lage disbanded the department and then wanted to start it up. the costs would make it unaffordable. “Are we dealing with the police depart­ ment or with the system?” He suggested the village develop a policing board to look at the system. Lake 0 to hire consultant on police issue by Helen Mudry Staff Writer After discussing the pros and cons of keeping Lake Odessa Police Department or contracting the service to the Ionia County Sheriff, the Village Council Monday night unanimously voted lo hire a working con­ sultant who could serve as a temporary working police chief. Village President Randy Klein said this person would work in the department, "plug the leaks and get to know the weak­ nesses.” Village Manager Bill Yost said he has a few leads on hiring such a person. Some re­ tired police chiefs were on the list. Klein said the village needs a level of maturity for the job of chief. About two dozen Lake Odessa citizens and the council discussed at length what cou'sc of action should be taken. The ques­ tion of whether the village should keep its own police department or contract with the Ionia County Sheriff's Department was raised at the October Village Council meet ing after the resignation of Police Chief John Shaw, who has been arrested on charges of breaking into a Woodland home. The council had a workshop Nov. 14 for citizens to voice their feelings. No decision was made at the workshop, but the feelings were divided on keeping the department and retaining the village’s autonomy or contracting to lhe county, perhaps saving some money out losing that part of lhe vil­ lage’s identity. Trustee Karen Banks asked Monday night if the village contracted with the county, could the village get out of the ex­ isting contracts which expire at the end of February 2004? Yost said he asked the vil­ lage employment lawyer and was told it would take a half day to research the an­ swer. but on first look, it appeared the vil­ lage could. Yost said he asked Ionia County officials if they would hire the Lake Odessa Police and was told they would be subject to the same competitive hiring process as any other police officer. McCloud said asked the 45 people who signed his nominating petition thcirprefcrencc. He said 43 wanted to get rid of the department. He subsequently said he was he said. Klein asked if the village should fix the machine or thiow it out. “The last thing I want is another ambu­ lance issue. I don’t want to do something irreversible.” Dennis said if the village decides lo con­ tract with the county, it would take at least two months to have arrange for the cover­ age. RUTLAND, continued from page 2 • Heard a presentation from professional planner, Lukas Hill of Williams and Works who explained how the state mandated master plan update will proceed. The proc­ ess will begin with an assessment and com­ munity profile, followed by a collection and analysis of data using the citizen sur­ vey taken last spring as well as any other available data, goal setting, public open house for residents to express threats and opportunities, followed by a master plan blueprint map. Implementation strategies are also dis­ cussed, followed by finalization and adop­ tion, he said. Hill said a master plan is used to protect a community’s assets such as natural re­ sources and reflects what the public wants its community to be “in 20 years,” he said. “Wc don’t write it for you,” said Hill. “Wc bring a process to a community." The board voted in October to open the master plan for updating and voted again Nov. 13 to begin the master plan process. * Recognized outgoing Democratic trus­ tee Brenda Bellmore for her two years of service to the township. Bellmore was ap­ pointed to fill a vacancy left when elected trustee Monica Rappaport declined to ac­ cept the position. Bellmore ran for election to the scat, but was defeated in the Nov. 5 general election by Republican Robert Lee, who was sworn into office Wednesday murning, Nov. 20. • Heard an announcement from Clerk Robyn McKenna that those attending the Dec. 11 township meeting are asked to take a non-perishable food item to the township hall. Food items can be left at the hall any time until Dec. 11, she said. The goods will be given to those in need. S networks^ 9S nervous about young and inexperienced of­ ficers. Klein said all the officers gel the same level of training. Trustee Karen Banks said she did an in­ formal poll, calling 24 friends and neigh­ bors. She said most would vote to contract with lhe county. They were not sure the problems with the department could be fixed. She said if the village contracts with the county, it would negotiate with the county administrators and not with the sheriff’s department. Trustee Ross Thomas said he felt the vil­ lage would have quality policing if it opted to go with lhe county. He said the village management was partly to blame (for the loss of confidence) and it could have put an end lo it. He said the problems could be fixed if the council worked together as a team. He cited one occasion where he asked for information from Yost and was told he could not have access to the infor­ mation. Klein posed the question to the trustees: Do wc fix the department or throw it out? Trustee Pat Lake said “It needs a lot of fix­ ing. We have lost confidence in the Lake Odessa police force." Banks mentioned Saranac which con­ tracts with the county. At lhe Nov. 14 meeting. Saranac Village President Sue Ferguson said one of the advantages of contracting with the county was the village had no liability to worry about. Banks also said with a local police department, the vil­ lage has the risk of selective enforcement. That comment was received with a round of applause from the audience. Ken Cote opened the citizen comments part of the meeting. He said he felt he had been lied to al the Nov. 14 meeting with in­ flated figures of the cost of contracting with the county. He said the village would be better off hiring the county so it wouldn’t have selective enforcement. An area citizen said the figures given at the Nov. 14 meeting did not paint a com­ plete picture. Yost had presented costs of police protection in 35 villages similar in size to Lake Odessa. He pointed out the fig­ ures failed to lake into account the level of police coverage — 24/7 or part lime. Before taking the vote, Klein said "This is a very sensitive issue. If we disband lhe department wc will never get it back. Wc must be very cautious." Burnside said "Out-sourcing the police in this growing community is backtrack­ ing. a backward step, but I'm not sure wc can fix the department. The finances arc not the biggest part of the deal.” Two other citizens told of the quick re­ sponse they have gotten when they called the Lake Odessa Police and they wanted lo keep the department. When all the citizens had a chance to speak. Village President Randy Klein summed up his impression of the work­ shop. "It looks like we have quality issue rather than a quantity. And quality can be addressed from the top down." Trustee Keith Bumside said the potential cost savings by contracting with the Ionia County Sheriff is not significant. He rec­ ommended the village keep the department and start solving lhe problems by working with the council and village manager. He said he was concerned about losing a level of control. 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Installation charge applies, beginning at $19.95. Limited time offer. �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 21.2002 Nashville man arrested after standoff with cops A 35-ycar old Nashville man was ar­ rested after an approximately two-hour standoff w ith the Nashville police Tuesday night. According to Police Chief Garr) Barnes. Nashville police responded to a domestic assault complaint in the 100 block of Washington St. in Nashville al 8:13 p.m. The suspect. Ben Adams, could not be found on the premises at that time. Barnes said. He was located nearby at his parents home and fled on fool to his vehicle where he allegedly grabbed a 12-gauge shotgun and barricaded himself under the porch of his home, police said. Nashville police called for backup and received assistance from the Barry and Ea­ ton County Sheriff’s Departments, the Michigan State Police and their Emergency Support Unit. The Nashville Fire Department assisted with traffic control, helping to block traffic on Washington Street between Queen and Main streets until the suspect was taken into custody. The Nashville ambulance service was on standby. Mike Lind, the hostage negotiator on the Nashville Police force, was called in. Lind was able to talk Adams into surrendering without further incident. Barnes said no shots were fired and no one was injured. Adams was transported to Pennock Hos­ pital in Hastings for evaluation and was later lodged in the Barry County jail. Police suspect that alcohol was involved in the incident. Adams was arraigned late Wednesday on two charges of misdemeanor domestic vio­ lence when a Dec. 10 pre-exam hearing was set to take place in Barry County Dis­ trict Court. He was given a $100 cash or surety bond. Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck 328 Ncwth Michigan Aatnik Hastings. 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Said mortgage is now hekJ by First Bank National Association Trust LMA dated 3/1/97 (EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-1) by assignment dated April 28. 1997 and recorded on June 17.1997 in Liber 698. Page 603, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Eleven and 21/100 Dollars ($63,111.21) inducting interest at the rate of 9.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage «■ ba foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9.2003. The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South one-half of lhe North one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Sectton 10 Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Bany County. Michigan, described aa follows: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the South one-half of the North one-haff of the Southeast one-quarter, the same being the inlersecton of Bristol Roto and Hutchinson Roto, tor place of beginning; thence North along Hutchinson Road 330 feet; thence West 396 teat thence South 330 test thence East to the ptace of beginning. The redemption period shal bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is detecnined abwxtonto in accordance w$h MCLA §600.32418. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of tho sMe. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys Lhe property and th* a is a simultaneous resolution with tho borrower. Dated; November 21. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys kx First Bank National Association Trust LVA dated 3/1/97 (EQCC Home Equity Loon Trust 1997-1). As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 231.1685 . 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MOHTQAQE SALE Default has been made in the conrMone d mortgage made by Brian Killingbeck and Theresa Killingbeck, husband and wile, to MCA Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated November 11. 1997 and recorded November 29. 1907 In Document No. 1004204. Page 1. Barry Crxtoty Records Said mortgage is now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee Iks Bankers Trial Company ol California NA by assignment dated June 27. 2000 and recorded on July 31.2000 In Document No. 1047453. Barry County Records There to claimed to be due on such mortgage the eum ol One Hundred thousand Seven Hundred Seven and 83/100 Dollars (3100,707.83) Indudtog Inter­ est at the rale of 9 75% per annum. Under the power of eele contained to aie mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State ol Mdiigan. notice to hereby given trial tie mortgage wto ba toredooed by a safe ot the mortgaged premtoae. or some part d mem, al public venue al the Berry County Courthouse In HasSnga In Bany Carty. Wctkgan at 1:00 pan. on December 12. 2002. The premisos are located In tie Township ol Carlton. Bany County. Michigan, and are described aa: Commencing at the West 1/4 post d Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 Ween twice Souti 02 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West. 1318.96 feet along me Weal me ol said Sacton 23: twice Soum 88 degrees 02 ntinutee 23 sec­ onds East. 995.05 leal along me South Una d the Northwest 1/4 d the Southwest 1/4 d Becton 23 to the place d beginning; thsnee North 02 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds Ess; 329.39 Met twice South 88 degrees 01 mtodes 12 ssconds East. 321.02 feet along me Souti ms d tw North 1/2 d the Soum t/2 d the East 1/2 d said Northwest 1/4; thence Soum 02 degress 25 min­ utes 30 seconds West. 32927 Met along the East hneol sard Northwest 1/4 to the Southeast conw of said Northwest 1/4; thence Norm 88 degrees 02 mtoutes 23 seconds West. 321.02 Met dong me Soum me d said Normweal 1/4 to aw place d begnntog Subject to on easement tor puWc highway purposes over tho Southerly and Easterly 33 feet meted and over me Mowing described parcel beginning at me Southeast cor­ ner d me Northwest 1/4 d me Southwest 1/4 d Sectton 23. Town 4 Norm. Range 8 Weet thence North 88 degrees 02 minutes 23 seconds West 88.00 feel along me Soum line d said Northwest 1/4; (twice North 01 degrees 57 minutes 37 sec­ onds East 33 00 test; thence Northeasterly 87.07 feet along the arc ot a curve to me left me redus d Which is 55.72 toot and mo chord d which bears North 47 degrees 11 minutos 33 seconds East. 78.48 tael; thence South 87 degrees 34 mtoutes 30 seconds East 33.00 teat; thence Soum 02 degrees 25 mtoutes 30 seconds West. 88 03 teat along me East me d said Northwest 1/4 to the place d beginning. The redemption period shal ba 6 months from the date ol such sale, unless me property to determined abandoned In accordance wrth MCLA $600 3241a. in which case me redemption period Shall bo 30 days from me dale d me safe. The loreclosing mortgagee can rescind mo sale In me event a 3rd party buys the property and more to a simultaneous resolution with me borrower. Dated: November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Custodian or Trustee ka Bankers Trust Company d CaMomta NA. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248)457-1000 File No. 209.1525 (12S) PLUS TAX & TITLE BEST TEPM & PATE TO QUALIFIED 8UYEP I i I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-11-28.pdf 9cbf0aede5df5c49dd4031dfbf1db269 PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings Hcrs:s p'jsuc ANNER HASIMS Ml Thursday, November 28,2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 48 PRICE XT All but surveyor to get pay raises by David T. Young Editor All county elected officials except one will get salary increases higher than the rate of inflation next year, but members of the County Board of Commissioners will get very modest raiser The Elected Officers Compensation Commission has made its recommenda­ tions about pay increases for next year and 2004 to the County Board after finishing its work last month. If the board does not act against the recommendations by two-thirds vote, they will take effect next year. The proposed raises for prosecutor, sher­ iff, clerk, treasurer, drain commissioner and register of deeds range from 5.5 to 9.5 per­ cent. The following is a brief sketch of each: • Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill, from $73,130 this year to $77,500 in 2003, or 6 percent. • Sheriff Steve DeBoer, from $56,650 this year to $60,050 in 2003, or 6 percent. • Clerk Debbie Smith, from $47,380 this year to $50,000 in 2003, 5.5 percent. • Treasurer Sue Vandecar, from $43,260 this year to $$47,000 in 2003,8.6 percent. • Register of Deeds Darla Burghdoff, from $42,236 this year to $46,250 in 2003, 9.5 percent. • Drain Commissioner Thomas Doyle, from 42,230 this year to $46,250. 9.5 per­ cent. • Surveyor Brian Reynolds, from $6,695 this year to $6,695 in 2003, no increase. All of the positions will receive a raise of 3 percent or the rate of inflation (Consumer Price Index), whichever is the less figure, for the year 2004. The County Board of Commissioners in the spring of 2000 voted 4-2 to eliminate the surveyor’s position, but Reynolds the following month filed to run anyway, claiming the board had violated its own rules in making that move. He was allowed back on the ballot and was re-elected to this third foui-year term. Compensation for the surveyor’s post has been debated for some time. When Reynolds was first elected in 1992, the sti­ pend was $2,500, but in 1996 it was raised to $6,000. Commissioners who voted to eliminate the post in 2000 maintained that it wasn’t necessary and the county instead should contract out for surveying work as needed. It remains to be seen if the position is con­ tinued beyond 2004. Officers* Compensation Commission Chairwoman Laurie McPhillips, in a memo to County Board Chairman Jeff Macken­ zie, explained the reasons for the county elected officials' raises: “The Compensation Commission felt that it was important to provide adequate arft! competitive salaries for Barry County’s elected officials. In deliberating toward our recommendations, we attempted to further two goals toward last time set salaries: To establish and maintain internal parity among elected and appointed, offices where job performance and requirements were similar and attempt to establish and main­ tain external parity with counties that are of similar state equalized vjJuc and popula­ tion.” | ♦ The raises for members of the County Board of Commissioners were minuscule at 03 percent, from $7,975 this year to $8,000 for both 2003 and 2004. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie will get only an 0.5 percent hike, from $9,006 this year to $9,050 in 2003. The OCC also has introduced a couple of new wrinkles: • Longevity pay — All elected officials will get an extra $25 per year of employ­ ment after they have held the position for at least five years, with a maximum payment of $600. Therefore, though Reynolds didn’t get a salary increase, he’ll get an extra $250 this year because of this provision since he has been surveyor now for 10 years. The only other county public official with more than that much longevity right now is Van­ decar, the treasurer, who was appointed in 1991. • The per diem rates to be paid for all county commissioners who serve as secre­ taries on any boards or commissions will be doubled. Per diems will remain at $25 for one hour meetings, $50 for half days and $75 for anything more than half days. There­ fore, if a commissioner serves as secretary for any board or commission, he or she will get $150 for a meeting that goes past noon. The members of the Officers Compensa­ tion Commission arc McPhillips, James kinney, Russ Solmes, Gordon Fuhr, Brent Willison, Robert Price and David Arnold. Early taste of Thanksgiving St Rose School students had a preview of Thanksgiving as they counted their blessings early at the school's annual feast last week in celebration of the Nov. 28 holiday. Getting ready to chow down are Jacob Allessio. Cory Bunge. Emily Cans and Jeromy Dobbin. See story and more photos on page??? Chamber, Barry Alliance give support Casino impact examined in just-released document Bfc wkJ tree decorating oe the lawn until nooa. Hot ■MM* tad cookies win be served tab Hue to 1 pun. there will be ■MfewraseiKR st MaMs Be Stores Vfeve coupon* to hand net for ■MMg. Kids can visit with Santa Sfe parade begins at 2 p.m. with K tend* and the -jolly old elf Kfaikc Odrsta, the parade wiU be Stith marchers traveling jn’lN Pnn lit Avenue front the Fair- ■Mkto the village park. Santa will park to visit with the chiljha. There win be hot chocolate and mH tn the park pavilion. jMddfeville's parade will be at 10 K,marching west to east on Main •hot. The parade will end at the Mtodta Church parking lot where Ma win greet lhe children. There K be two bends and floats. Additional Hews Briefs Appear on Page 2 by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomi Indi­ ans proposes to build a 193,500-square-foot gaming and entertainment facility that would include a casino, two fast-food res­ taurants, two casual dining restaurants, a buffet restaurant, a sports bar and an enter­ tainment lounge, according to a newly re­ leased environmental assessment of 146 acres of property near Bradley on which the casino is to be built. According to the environmental assess­ ment, the casino is expected to attract some 8,500 visitors a day. Parking for 3,509 ve­ hicles would be built, the assessment states. The environmental assessment was re­ leased Nov. 26. Citizens have 30 days from the release date to comment on the docu­ ment. The assessment can be examined at the Henika District Library, 149 S. Main St., Wayland, (269) 792-2891, and the Allegan Public Library. 331 Hubbard Street, Alle­ gan, (269) 673-4625. It can also be viewed on the Gun Lake Tribe’s web site, www.mbpi.org. Public comments can be sent to Larry Morrin. Regional Director, Bureau of In­ dian Affairs Midwest Region, Whipple Federal Building, One Federal Drive, Room 550, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111-4007 (fax number 612/713-4401). Copies of the document can also be obtained by writing to the same address. The casino property is located on the comer of U.S. 131 and M-179. In order to place a casino there, the federal govern­ ment must agree to hold the land in trust for the tribe. The tribe has applied to the Bu­ reau of Indian Affairs to put the casino property in trust. An environmental assess­ ment is part of the process of putting the land into trust. The assessment is also necessary for the tribe to obtain a gaming license from the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). Being held in trust means, among other things, that the land is subject to tribal and federal law and immune from state and lo­ cal governmental regulation and taxation. Dawn Selwyn of the BIA said that in ad­ dition to seeking comments from the public on the environmental assessment, the BIA will be sending letters to local governments affected by the proposed casino, asking them to comment on how taking the acre­ age off local tax roles will impact those municipalities. After all public comment has been read, BIA officials in the Midwest regional office will determine whether they should recommend approval of the applica­ tion to the BlA’s Washington office. Th? assessment projects that the casino will open for business in 2003. Tribe offi­ cials say recent court decisions have strengthened their position that they will be able to open a full service. Las Vegas-style casino despite resistance from Gov. John Engler and the Michigan legislature. The court decisions and completion of the environmental assessment are “major milestones” in the tribe’s efforts to estab­ lish a casino, tribe officials said. The environmental assessment is a lengthy document that does such things as describe the proposed casino, document the history of ownership of the property, list the topographical features of the acreage (grassland, marsh, meadow, swampland, forest, etc.), give information on the site’s soil, drainage, groundwater, vegetation and wildlife, document employment in the area in which the casino will be located and pro­ vide information on the Gun Lake Tribe. For example, the assessment states that the tribe has 113 members under age 18, 151 members 18 to 65 and 11 members over 65. (Those figures combined add up to 275 members; however, the assessment gives the total tribal membership as 277.) The document says 37 tribe members are unemployed, representing an unemploy­ ment rate of 27 percent. That rate is “more than six times higher than that of Allegan County,” which was 6.5 percent in 2002, according to the assessment. A 1997 survey of the tribe, the assessment says, indicated that “much of the tribal membership is un­ dereducated and undertrained. Employment outlook and resulting incomes are limited.” The assessment states that the tribe has indicated needs in several areas, including land for housing, land for a reservation, education programs, preschool and day care programs, a facility for seniors, a tribal administrative center, a health care clinic, a community center, a recreation center, and other needs. “The tribe is in need of an economic base to support governmental functions, which will decrease dependence upon lim­ ited federal and state funds,” the assess­ ment states. “This dependence on govern­ ment funds and services has kept tribal members from improving their socio-eco­ nomic status. The creation of an economic base will provide career opportunities for both the tribe members and surrounding residents.” See CASINO, page 2 An architect's rendering of the proposed casino is part of ttie environmental assessment �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 City plans to seek three infrastructure grants by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings has set in motion the process of seeking three grants to fund improvements to infrastructure, the down­ town and the Hastings Business Park. The City Council Monday night voted without opposition to authorize notices of intent or prc-applications for three separate grants. They are: • A community development block grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to pay for improvements to the storm sewer system on East State Street ad­ jacent to the Bliss Clearing Niagara build­ ing. City Manager Jeff Mansfield explained, in his memo to council members. “This area has experienced flooding during peri­ ods of heavy rain for many years, with stormwater actually entering the Bliss building on occasion." The total cost of the project would be $98,000. with the city expected to come up with a local match of $12,000. The city’s Local Development Finance Authority al­ ready has pledged to take care of the match. Economic Development Director L. Jo­ seph Rahn said Bliss would be expected to come up with creation of 15 additional jobs as a result of the project. Councilman Barry Wood said. “I don’t sec the connection between this sewer pro­ ject and 15 additional jobs.” He later added, however, that “I can see the need for this project," because of the continuing flood­ ing problems. Rahn said that Bliss, as the beneficiary of remedying the storm sewer problems, would be put in a better position. “We have two years for the project, and they (Bliss officials) two years to create employment.” Mansfield explained, “This is not a di­ rect, but an indirect tie (between the sewer project and jobs)... and remember this pre­ application is just to make us eligible to continue down the road.” The city manager stressed that at this point the city is under no financial obliga­ tion. • A U.S. Department of Agriculture fed­ eral grant, administered by the state, to es­ tablish a revolving loan fund for downtown businesses to use to make building facade and other improvements. When the loans arc repaid, the new funding would help oth­ ers get money for their projects. The re­ volving loan fund would be overseen by the Hastings Economic Development Depart­ ment. The city would be required to come up with a $25,000 for this one. Mansfield said. “I don't expect this to come to fruition for at least two years." • A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to fund further infrastructure improve­ ments. particularly access roads, as the Hastings Industrial Park. It also would help with the city’s acquisition of necessary nearby properties. Cost of the total project has been esti­ mated al $502,000, with a local match of $75,000. Mansfield, in his memo to the council, said, “These three grant submittals are all preliminary in nature and do not commit the city to any binding financial obligations at this time. They are merely the first step in the submittal process, and put us in line to apply for the grants if the notice of intent and pre-apps arc approved (by state and federal agencies).” He also said that if city matches would break the local budget because of potential revenue sharing cutbacks coming from the state, the projects would be delayed until the funding was available. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Received city manager evaluation forms, which will be due for tabulations be­ fore the council’s Dec. 23 meeting. It will be Mansfield’s third evaluation since he took over in January 2000. • Learned from Mayor Frank Campbell that he Mayor Pro Tern Robert May will go over applications for the vacant Second Ward council seat this week and a vote will be taken on a recommendation at the Dec. 9 meeting. The vacancy was created by the death last month of Harold Hawkins. The person chosen will serve for at least one year, with the option of seeking election a full fouryear term in the citv election in November 2003. CASINO, cont. from page I Infrastructure near the property, such as sewer and water services, telecommunica­ tions, electricity and gas services, law en­ forcement, fire protection and emergency services are described in the document. The area’s transportation system is de­ scribed. Intersections near the proposed ca­ sino are dubbed “acceptable” as is. “A traf­ fic signal is currently unnecessary," the as­ sessment says. However, several roadway improvements are proposed, including turn lanes on the US-131 ramps and on the road directly in front of the proposed casino, plus the addition of some stop signs. According to the assessment, “the pro­ posed gaming facility has been designed to minimize impacts to the environment. Ex­ isting buildings are proposed to be reno­ vated for use as a casino, minimizing con­ struction-related impacts.” (Ampro Indus­ tries, which formerly owned the site, built a manufacturing facility on the site.) “Also, the parking fafirfibes have been designed to prevent impacts Ro wetlands or other wa­ ters.” Water would be provided to the facility by on-site wells. An on-site wastewater treatment plant is proposed to handle the projected 104,000 gallons of sewage per day generated by the facility. According to the assessment, approxi­ mately 1,800 people would be employed at the facility in such positions as manage­ ment. accounting, sales, marketing, food services, facilities maintenance and secu­ rity. “If the need for employee day care arises, the tribe has agreed to providic child care for all or some shifts depending on employee demand,” the assessment states. An economic and community impact analysis quoted by the assessment projects that “at full operation, the casino would generate 4,904 jobs in the Allegan area” — 1,826 on-site, 2,452 indirect off-site, and 2,452 via off-site ripple effect employment (those three figures, however, add up to 6,730 . Most likely the ripple effect number is a misprint.) The assessment indicates that the casino will generate “non-gaming” revenue for the local community. “Likely off-site expendi­ tures include dining, lodging and retail,” the assessment says. “Eventually, increased off-site revenues due to increased area gasoline purchases, recreation, conferences/conventions, and general tour­ ism arc possible.” The document also says that historically in Michigan, “land values increase after ca­ sinos arc built.” The assessment states that “an increase in area land values is logical given the • Heard from May that the city is bracing for as much as a 7 percent reduction in state revenue sharing because of Michigan’s budget troubles. "These are cuts that take the heart out of our local budget,” May said, referring to police, fire, ambulance and other services that could be reduced as a result. Noting that outgoing Gov. John Engler is making his comments about the need for cuts well known publicly. “The more legis­ lators hear our side of the story, the better off we are.” Campbell added. "We need to maintain what we’ve got going for us. It would be a shame to lose services because of politics.” * Adopted a new ordinance that clarifies that duplex residential dwelling units may be constructed on traditional footing-foun­ dation systems rather than basements. • Acknowledged the purchase of $10,858 worth of cutters and spreaders from Apollo Fire Equipment. The costs were shared en­ tirely by the volunteer fir' department and fire department. number of individuals who will likely be seeking housing in the area, the potential for new businesses, the better net income realized by county residents deciding to work at one of the new jobs, and the major public payments made by the casino to lo­ cal government.” The casino will increase population in the area, and that will in turn raise enroll­ ment in area public schools, the assessment states. “Approximately 1,200 new public school enrollees can be expected,” the as­ sessment states. Information on Allegan County crime statistics are included in the assessment (there were 227 violent crimes such as mur­ der, rape, robbery and aggravated assault in the county in 2000). The document says the proposed casino “is not expected to signifi­ cantly increase crime rates.” The assess­ ment cites a study by the National Gam­ bling Impact Study Commission that “ulti­ mately concluded insufficient data exists to quantify or determine” if there is a re la t ion ship between crime and casinos. According to the environmental assess­ ment, crime rates in four counties where casinos are located in Michigan are actually lower than in the remainder of the state. However, increased workloads for local police agencies are anticipated. According to the assessment, a “pre­ ferred alternative” program would address compulsive gambling through public mes­ sages and through payments by the tribe to support compulsive gambling treatment programs. “In addition the Gun Lake Tribe will adopt an ordinance prohibiting gam­ bling at the resort by persons under the age of 21,” the document states. The assessment contains statements about possible air, water or noise pollution from the casino, projecting no problems in these areas (although the assessment does mention increased traffic that will generate more vehicle exhaust emissions.) The assessment is the result of informa­ tion gathered from and by a number of fed­ eral, state and local agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Michi­ gan Department of Environmental Quality, the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion, and many others. It contains extensive information on the impact of a casino on the area because the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act requires that “a gaming establishment on newly ac­ quired lands be in the best interest of the Indian tribe and its members, and not be detrimental to the surrounding commu­ nity." While there is no mention of the impact the casino might have on Bary County, of- ficials here have already been in consulta­ tion with the tribe on the possible economic impact of the facility, and some groups have voiced their support. At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce passed a mo­ tion that said the chamber “goes on record in support of current efforts of the Gun Lake Tribe to establish a gaming facility in Wayland Township." On Nov. 13 the Barry County Economic Development Alliance unanimously passed a motion “supporting the positive impact that the Gun Lake Tribe casino will have on Barry County and its residents and its economy." The Alliance staled that “this is not an endorsement of gambling, but (an endorsement of) economic development ac­ tivities and the effort to bring economic de­ velopment and jobs to our area.” According to Dixie Stadel-Manshum, ex­ ecutive director of the Alliance, her group has had several meetings with representa­ tives of the tribe. Some board members have also visited Mt. Pleasant (location of a large Native American casino) and talked there with local economic development of­ ficials. The group also asked an MSU pro­ fessor to give a workshop to Alliance mem­ bers on Native American culture. The 20-mcmbcr Alliance has been in ex­ istence for the past year, working to pro­ mote responsible economic development in the county. Stadel-Manshum said the Alliance is not worried about whether the group’s endorse­ ment of the casino will be controversial. “It’s an economic issue,” she said. Even though the casino is located in Allegan County, it will only be a few miles away from Barry County, she said. “There’s go­ ing to be some economic impact. Roads leading there from the east side of the state come right through our area. Plus, the num­ ber of people they’re going to hire, they’ll need places to live. They’ll have families, so there’ll be an impact on education, po­ licing. It will increase a lot of activity in those areas, so we really needed to leam what we could do to protect ourselves fi­ nancially." Stadel-Manshum said the tribe has prom­ ised to put some dollars toward infrastruc­ ture and governmental service needs that might arise. “They also will be a part of the Alliance board,” she said. The casino, she said, is “going to be one of the largest employers in the area. For us to not have supported it would have been hurting us here. There’s not much we could do about the fact they are coming. They are coming, and we will have to deal with it.” Casino compacts establish terms of op­ eration of the facility, such as how much money the tribe will be required to provide for local government services, etc. Thus far Gjv. Engler refuses to enter into negotia­ HHS National Honor Society inducts members Twenty-one students from Hastings High School were inducted into membership of the National Honor Society in a ceremony at the high school Nov. 11. Mel Hund, former Hastings Middle School teacher, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. Members were selected by a faculty council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership and charac­ ter. Seniors inducted were Jeff Baker. Dustin Bowman. Brent Chappelow. Emily Dreyer. Joel Gibbons. Emily Health. Emily Hoke, Teha Huss. Courtney Oakland. Chris Rounds. Keri Sherwood and Alicia Totten. Juniors were Kristen Beckwith. Drew Bowman. Margo Cooklin, Chris Coryell. Danielle Drumm, Matthew Hoffman, Hilary Hutchins, Jami Shilling and Samantha Sleevi. In addition, current members are Molly Alderson. Molly Benningfield. Jenna Bryans, Erin Fish, Tiffany Howell, Craig Laurie, Jessica Ranguette. Brooke Sheldon and Nicole Swartz. “National Honor Society members are chosen for and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community,” said Martha Gibbons, chapter adviser. The William T. Wallace Chapter has been active since 1945. The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than 60 percent of the nation’s high schools and, since 1921. millions of students have been selected for membership. Millions of dollars in scholar­ ships have been awarded to senior members since 1945 by the sponsoring organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). tions with the tribe for a compact and the state legislature voted down a resolution that would have forced Engler to enter into negotiations with the tribe. However, the tribe was heartened recently by a ruling handed down by the Michigan Court of Ap­ peals, according to tribal spokesman D.K. Sprague. The Appeals Court upheld the constitu­ tionality of four gaming compacts with Na­ tive American tribes approved by the Michigan legislature in 1998. The constitutionality of those compacts was questioned in a lawsuit filed by the Taxpayers of Michigan Against Casinos in Ingham County Circuit Court. Ingham Judge Peter Houk ruled in 1999 that the state legislature violated the state constitution when it approved the compacts through a resolution instead of passing a bill. A bill would have required majority approval of all the members of the House and Senate. The joint Senatc/House resolu­ tion on the gaming compacts only required a majority of those present when the vote was taken. See CASINO, page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 28 2002 - Page 3 80 lbs. of turkey served at St. Rose School feast by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The annual Thanksgiving feast at St. Rose School in Hastings is an event the en­ tire student body and staff look forward to every year. This year’s spread of food featured eve­ rything from pumpkin cake to turkey and all the trimmings, prepared by volunteer meal coordinators Michael and Lauric McPhillips with help from more than a dozen other volunteers. “The kids really get into it,” Lauric said, “especially the younger ones with the (pa­ per) costumes they make - the head bands and the little fringed vests. They seem to look forward to the meal and arc excited about the big dinner.” Mike and Laurie have been involved with the annual feast for about 10 years. “Norinc Jacobs did it (the coordination) for the first couple of years...It’s about the seventh year we’ve coordinated it. It’s been fun," said Mike, a Hastings attorney. This is the last year Mike and Laurie will head up the feast, but they still plan to offer their help at future ones and will cherish the memories of past feasts. “All of the years have been good,” he hid. St. Rose Principal Karen Myers pre­ sented a Christmas wreath to Mike and Laurie in appreciation for all their work and dedication to make the Thanksgiving event so special over the years. Even though son Mike graduated from St. Rose in 1999, Mike and Laurie were glad to continue their roles in planning, hosting and cooking for the feast. For a number of years, the McPhillips donated nearly all the food except the turkeys. Last year, the school paid for part of the meal. “It’s a chance to do something for the community that (son) Michael was a big part of in his kindergarten through sixth grade years...St. Rose has been a big part of what I consider his success. He’s a very good student and was very well prepared for middle school and now high school....’’ Mike said. “He’s been blessed with good teachers at St. Rose, the Middle School and High School,” he added. This year, they prepared food for 117 students and 35 adults, including church and school staffs. About 80 lbs. of turkey rtveat vUns roasted, and 200 servings of pota­ toes wert prepared. They'Jstartcd purchasing some of thef food a few weeks ago, and the cooking and baking began two days before the actual feast. The turkeys, this year, were donated by Felpausch Food Center, Plumb’s and Dr. and Mrs. Scon Brasseur. Annual Victorian Christmas set at Chariton Park Dec. 14-15 Mike and Laurie McPhillips (third and fourth from left in the front) are pictured here with the cooking and serving volunteer crew that pitched in to make the Thanksgiving feast a success. There was a lot of spirit at the fourth grade table, which included on the left. Jeromy Dobbin and Kevin Maurer and. on the right, Mitchell Brisboe and Cory Bunge St. Rose School staff were special guests at the school’s Thanksgiving feast. Seated from left, they are Connie Tolger. Sister Marie Ursula. Deb Heuss. Jessica Fitch, Diane Klipfer, Julie McKeown; (standing) Diane Brighton. Sally Dreyer and Principal Karen Myers. Historic Charlton Park’s tum-of-the-century village will be the setting for “Of Christmas Past,’’ a re-creation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s, Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 14 and 15, from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village’s shops and homes as the “resi­ dents’’ prepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at crafting traditional gifts and ornaments, including hand-dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the blacksmith, carpenter and seamstress shops. Everyone is encouraged to sample traditional holiday fare, including plum pudding, wassail and fresh roasted chestnuts. Children can decorate their own fresh baked cookies in the Sixberry Kitchen. St. Nicholas reminds all good girls and boys to bring their Christmas wishes and all parents to bring their cameras when they visit the old fashioned saint. Handmade ornaments by students from area elementary schools will decorate the village’s homes, stores and church. The gift shop will feature an array of holiday toys, games and keepsakes for all ages. On Saturday visitors can hear classic hymns sung a cappella by the Lakeside Baptist Church Chcir. Surrey rides through the vil­ lage will be available both days for $1 a person. Admission to Of Christmas Past is $5 for adults and S3 for children 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information, call Historic Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. Historic Charlton Park is located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just north of M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Laurie and Mike McPhillips receive a Christmas wreath, presented by St Rose Principal Karen Myers (nght). in appreciation for the many years they have taken leadership roles in putting on the annual Thanksgiving feast at St. Rose School Victoria Sailar and Kara Gonzales were among the kindergartners enjoying their first feast at St. Rose. Traditionally, St. Rose kindergarten children make paper vests and feathered head bands to symbolize the Native Americans' contributions to the first Thanks giving so long ago. Ethan Haywood. Andrew Cybulski. Joseph Smith and Mitchell Uppman were among the students at the Thanksgiving feast. Mrs. Thurman dishes up com to St Rose student Christopher Feldpausch Ann Devroy, one of the parent volunteers, donned a Pilgrim s outfit for the event On the right are parent volunteer Patrick LaJoye and student Jillian Zult �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28 2002 10W0ES ...from Our Readers Teens ill equipped to handle modern society’s troubles To the editor: TTits is a story some may or may not care to read, about what teen-agers go through, in their heads, in modem society. I was a straight-A student, played sports, was head of the class and apparently had the kind of future every parent would want. When I was 13 years old. my father was murdered and I reacted badly by starting to experiment with drugs and getting into trouble. Things got worse in the next year, when I dropped out of school and did what I wanted Io do. which caused my mother to lose job after job. Where was the truancy officer? About 15 percent of the Class of 2(MK) didn't make it as far as ninth grade, and out of those who did. only 74 percent passed. When I was 14. I couldn't work, so it was another year of experimenting and run­ ning the streets. There was no YMCA or anything like that for me. Yet people won­ der why kids arc hanging out in parking lots until 4 a.m.. vandalizing things, huffing gas and other inhalants and overdosing on cold pills to get a buzz. f inally, when I was 15.1 was pul on pro­ bation and placed into the Insight group. What a joke! A 15-year-old's "insight” could figure out that it was just a group of empty, confused adults with good inten­ tions. searching for answers that weren’t there. We’d get a piece of paper, write down some nonsense, maybe invite the principal or a teacher to a meeting and think we had accomplished something. A counselor told me how I feel and why. When said. "No. that's not it.” I was sud­ denly in denial. I was labeled ADD. ADHD, bipolar, post'traumatic stress, etc. It was like every psychologist had a differ­ ent name for my problems. How could they tell. By some 40-queslion test and observa­ tion rather than a blood lest for other dis­ eases? They were just guessing, which made me feel like I was labeled just like another part coming down the assembly line. Finally. I told a counselor. "I’m only 15 and you’re a paid professional who proba­ bly was helped through college on people’s lax dollars. I’m supposed to look up to you and ’cam, yet even at this young age I can say you’ve put me on eight different medi­ cations that fluctuate the chemical secre­ tions in my brain and are unnecessary poi­ sons in my body. Labeling me this and la­ beling me that when the only problem is I’ve never learned to deal with my father’s death correctly.’’ I didn't receive an answer, just a blank stare and sudden change of conversation. When I was 16. J sneaked out in the mid­ dle of the night with my mother's car and was arrested for joyriding. My mom dropped the charge, but state police picked them up and threatened me by saying my Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional repre­ sentative. 4-v -C ’ U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland. Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203. phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451­ 8383. Rick Treur. r- ; rescntativc. Nick Smith. Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1 111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican. P.O. Box’30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. 351 Capitol. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: Megan Dutcher. Freeport: Sara Jansens, Wayland: Emily Zoet. Middleville: No. I don't see any point in making it more difficult. Residents should have the option to gel nJ of someone not performing well.” "People arc elected to fill a term and then should be able to run for re-election and be elected or not based on their performance." "People who are elected should be able to do the job they are elected for. Strengthen­ ing the recall rules would allow them to keep doing their job." mother would go to jail. I was sentenced by Judge James Fisher to 90 days in jail for doing something many teens have done and only got a trip to the woodshed. I also was ordered to spend 30 days in rehab because of substance abuse. I couldn't go because I was told Barry County couldn’t tund it. Yet we can spend money on a pretty fountain at the court­ house Isn't it the judge’s responsibility to assure that the program is available before the sentence is imposed? So my sentence was ch nged to 90 days in jail and three to six months in a job skills program. I had already been working for months. The intensive treatment was what I needed. But here I was in a program that dedicated only an hour a week to substance abuse and criminals I never should have been associ­ ated with sold drugs out of the place and dealers waited across the street to make sales. I became angry and walked out. resulting in a probation violation. 1 was turning 17 with no felonies or violent offenses, but Judge Fisher sentenced me to 16 to 24 months m prison. Meanwhile, sex offenders were getting six to 12 months in jai. basi­ cally allow ing these predators to go out and commit their horrible acts again Others w ho came in for having meth labs just got jail time, even a guy who had broken ink. a gun shop, robbed it and distributed weap­ ons to people who used them for who knows what? I was just a troubled 17-year-old who sneaked his mommy's car at night. Now I was in prison eating breakfast with murder­ ers. robbers and rapists in Jackson. This is just one story from Hastings, of things that happened behind closed curtains that no one hears about. Opinions are not voiced because of fears about negative re­ actions. Every mistake you make is used against you because you’re just a delin­ quent and a troublemaker and they are well respected members of the communitv. If things really arc OK. why arc they done behind closed doors? I think we vc left the children of todav w ith the tools of yesterday to fix the prob­ lems of tomorrow. We’re leaving behind a false sense of security and reality, hidden behind the lies of our “civilized society.’’ We’ve industrialized, synthesized and manufactured, giving more than half the world no appreciation for life. Many once believed that one person could make a difference, but now they’re just giving up hope, and what kind of world do we have with no hope? If young people have no will to live, what’s to stop them from doing something they’re told will ruin their lives, but right now show no effect, except perhaps a hangover? So we stick them in a cell and expect them to wake up. then send them headlong into an ever­ changing world to try to be productive members of a society none of us have come to understand. Shane Reid. Delton, a Hastings native Timber’ author gives flawed advice To the editor: I was deeply disturbed by the article that ran in our community paper "The Reminder” on Nov. 19 titled "Beware lim­ ber con artists” that appeared in the Barry County Conservation page. The article attempted to inform county residents of how to choose someone to har­ vest their timber. The author. Jennifer Daughterly, wrote her opinion of timber buyers and in the process gives the public some extremely flawed advice. Let’s try to set the record straight, by dealing in facts. A woodlot is a valuable asset that can provide income to h.** landowner for many years to come if it is managed properly. This means finding a reputable profession­ al to handle your woodlot management. I am insulted by her characterization of "sweet talking timber buyers that are feath­ ering their pockets and digging deep into yours," while her characterization of con­ sulting foresters and attorneys is glowing. A title does not insure trustworthiness. There are con men wFth every title known to man. Let’s get real. Who is most qualified to evaluate your woodlot? As with any important decision you make, it needs to be informed. What com­ pany are they affiliated with? What are their level of education and experience? Community ties? References? Reputation? Have they been trained in the SFI program? What is their motivation in obtaining your timber? Ms. Daughterly s last piece of advice is the worst yet. She wants you to call for a list of consulting foresters. This is useless. Whose definition of consulting forester is she using? I urge you to visit www.timbcrbuyer.net, a website devoted to educate and inform the Michigan Forest landowner. They provide a wealth of information on estimating log volumes, timber tax information, promot­ ing healthy and productive woodlots. There are links to finding a timber industry* pro­ fessional. tips on setting up a timber sale, contacting the DNR and the Michigan Forest Resource Alliance. Knowledge is power! Kathy Enz. Assistant Manager Buskirk Lumber Company. Freeport Write Vs A Letter... The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. 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How about more difficult recall? How would you feel about a new state law that would make rr vailing public officials more difficult? MA Rebecca Dufresne. Rutland Township: Jennee Smith, Hastings: Dennis Argetsinger, Rutland Township: "No. residents have the right to choose how best to be gov erned and this might mean choos­ ing to recall an elected official." “I didn’t even know legislature was consider­ ing changes. I don’t really think that this is one of the priorities, in this time of economic and budget trouble they should be considering.” "I think sometimes it is loo easy for people to do the recall. I am in fa­ vor of more stringent rules." What ever happened to Thanksgiving? To the editor: Thanksgiving Day has long been my favorite holiday and I eagerly look forward to celebrating it with friends and family This year, however. I feel that Thanksgo mg in Hastings was passed over in favor of a premature celebration of Christmas. While I was fantasizing about the menu of fall foods that I would prepare for Thanksgiving dinner and saying adieu to the lovely colorful leaves swirling in the streets and yards of our neighborhoods. Christmas decorations were being hung throughout town and the creche was being erected on the courthouse lawn. And all this before we even had a chance to remove the Halloween pumpkins from our front steps. Turkeys and Christmas trees standing side-by-side in store windows bewilder those of us who enjoy the decora­ tions unique to these very special holidays. Sadly, this rushing headlong into the future is a mistake on several levels. First, as 1 said previously. Thanksgiving is not being seen as a special holidays in its own right. Second, another important holiday — Christmas - is being heralded long before the first snow has fallen, taking away the magic and excitement that accompany the days leading up to Dec. 25. If we want to impress on young children that our holidays are not entirely commer­ cial in nature and that Americans can relax and enjoy the true meaning of each of our holidays, then forgetting Thanksgiving and pushing on to Christmas is now the answer! Lisa Morgan, Hastings Beware of crooked foresters, too To the editor: This is a reply to the "Beware timber con artists.” 1 say. "Beware of crooked foresters," they make the deal sound so good, because they have a piece of paper, saying they went to school to become a crook. They will charge the land owner 15 percent of what is sold and then get a big. big kickback from their sawmill friend who buys it. So, they make a good share of money, for having no workers compensation insurance, liability insurance, and employee and equipment upkeep. So who is making all the profit? I say foresters are. I will say this, there are a lot of timber jockeys out there who have given the timber business a bad name, but there are also some you can trust. Remember this, the best advertisement is word of mouth, not a piece of paper from school. Dana Marshall. Ronnie Hall. Wildwood Forest Products. Shelbyville There was recall attempt years ago To the editor: In an article in the Nov. 21, Hastings Banner, the reporter and Barry County Clerk, Debbie Smith, stated that the recall effort in Rutland Township might be the first one in Barry County. 1 believe that there was an unsuccessful recall election against Prairieville Town­ ship Supervisor. Roy Reck, and possibly some of the other members of the town­ ship's administration and board, in the early 1990s. The issues in the petitions and otherwise in contention were relationships with the Pine Lake Fire Department and dissatisfactions with the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. For what it's worth. 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November 28. 2002 - Page 5 Why can’t we be pro-life about Iraqi children? Adopt farm land preservation document To the editor: The following is a letter the Natural Resources Action Team is sending to the Barry County Board of Commissioner: Commissioners: Agriculture and farming have been a part of the culture of our county. Barry County, since it began being settled some 200 years ago. Over the years, agriculture and farm­ ing have provided the economic underpin­ ning for the county as a whole. To be sure, the county is more diversified now and many segments of society provide that appropriate mixture that draws people people who want to work, play, and live here in our county. Because farm land was and still is the major land mass category of our county it was appropriate that you, the Barry County Commissioners, put forth a resolution on May 8, 2001. charging a group of grass­ roots leaders, if I may paraphrase a bit: 1) Research and prepare a draft proposal for farm land preservation ordinance so that Barry County can be prepared to take advantage of state matching funds through PA 262. 2) Develop a strategy to facilitate grass­ roots input and feedback into the draft ordi­ nance proposal, including the use of focus groups and/or surveys with landowners, local township officials and other stake­ holders. 3) Provide, at the appropriate time, a report of the draft ordinance to the Barry County Planning Commission for comment prior to submission to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for further discus­ sion and subsequent action. That resolution has been fulfilled and is now in your hands to act on. These leaders who worked on this effort visited, observed, learned, and taught aspects of farm land preservation from and to odiers. In short, these leaders have built a program for Barry County that will address issues that affect not only agriculture, but other land use topics such as open space, growth and development. Their product is a draft document that outlines how they looked at Barry County’s history, and the process of its gradual development The program they outline is to be Barry County's program, its fitting title is: "Farmland Preservation in Barry County Our Community, Our Future." It addresses the issues of program administration, selec­ tion criteria, appraisal methods, potential partnering of state programs, and other tools that might be used to support such a program. We think it is also timely that the Dairy County Vision 20/20 process included agri­ culture and farm land preservation as com­ ponents of our county that deserve attention and preservation. It was acknowledged that if agriculture and farm land are to continue to be components of Barry County's land­ scape, efforts must be undertaken that would provide agriculture the opportunity to be economically viable with an assort­ ment of old, new. and yet to be discovered innovations and strategics that will accom­ modate and promote the great attributes of our Barry County. The Natural Resources Action Team (one of the teams that make the Vision 20/20 process) strongly supports the work that has been in developing the proposal. Some of our members were active participants; oth­ ers were resource individuals to the process. We are here today and via this let­ ter we very much want to encourage your support and adoption of this work. We believe we can take what has been gleaned and sifted for our use and then draw on the many talents of Barry County leaders and its citizens to implement a farm land pro­ tection program that will: • Protect farm land and property’s agri­ cultural use in perpetuity. • Restrict development activity that would impair or interfere with the agricul­ tural value. • Provide a long term business environ­ ment for agriculture. • Continue to enhance the many qualities of our county that call to us and others, that Barry County is a Great place to work, to play, and to live. With emphasis we recommend that you give serious consideration of the document before you and that you adopt it to become the road map or the driving force that will bring other successes to Barry County because of our Farmland Protection pro­ gram. Thank you for your past support for and your current attention to this matter. Tom Guthrie, on behalf of The Natural Resource Action Team (A part of Barry County’s Vision 20/20) PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Stop slappng criminals on hands To the editor: I have a few questions about the justice system in Barry County. In the Nov. 21 Police Beat. “Woman flees in handcuffs, later captured," the woman fled from a patrol car in handcuffs after fighting with officers, being pepper sprayed and arrested. She was finally arrested on Wednesday, in Wayland. I know who this person is and why the police were looking for her. I have known her for 15 years. She was released Friday morning on $500 bail. She went around bragging to everyone who would listen about how “the police couldn’t keep her in jail" an dhow "all the charges were to be dropped." My questions are these: 1) How does a person on probation and who has been in jail and bonded out three different times ($300 for the first time. $600 for the second and $500 for the third) get released from jail after violation of pro­ bation. resisting arrest, fighting with offi­ cers and fleeing in handcuffs? 2) Why did the taxpayers’ money get wasted for officers and tracking dogs to be out looking for her Sunday night, and to send officers to Wayland Wednesday to pick her up, only for her to be lodged in the Barry County Jail for 1 1/2 days and the? released? It is starting to appear to me that all Barry County is interested in is the bond money and not justice. I know people who have been in jail for a lot less serious offenses than hers and who have had to spend a lot more money for bond and spend a lot more time in jail. I know of a lol of people who also know this person who feel the same way I do and have the same questions. So, in closing. I feel that it is time for Barry County to start giving real criminals prison time and not just a slap on the hand. Jaime Adams. Otsego To the editor: Some thoughts about two recent issues: One is the recent scandals involving ac­ cusations against Catholic priests of child sexual abuse, which have reminded me of what my father experienced years ago. He told me a group of priests met regu­ larly every Monday morning in his drug store. After taking off their collars, they would walk across the street and board an interurban train that would travel 10 miles to a large city. When they reached the end of the ride, these priests would go their separate ways and pick up women, belter known to us today as prostitutes or ladies of the streets. After spending the day, they would re­ turn in the early evening to my father’s store and laughingly share their stories and experiences with their women. After they swapped their stories, they would put on the clerical uniforms they had left at the store and depart for their respective local parishes, where they would teach their pa­ rishioners all about the holy life. My dad couldn’t help but overhear their conversations because his prescription counter was close to where they would take off and put on their collars. To his dying day, my father, a non-Catholic to begin with, turned away from all religions and all churches. The other issue: There have been letters to the editor recently from the Pro-Life movement against abortion. I am amazed that they and others who loudly and con­ stantly condemn abortion arc strangely si­ lent about or supportive of an impending immoral war with Iraq. This seemingly in­ evitable war is ail about hatred, revenge, greed, racism and killing innocent children, just like they say abortion accomplishes. The difference between what we’re about to do in Iraq and abortion, and for that matter, assisted suicide, is that the lat­ ter is done out of compassion. Thousands of our military people’s lives will be in danger if and when war finally is declared. Some will be killed, maimed, tor­ tured, or will suffer mentally and physically for the rest of their lives. A huge number of Iraqi civilians and military people also will have to suffer the same kinds of horrors be­ cause of our bombs, guns, tanks and our latest versions of weapons of mass destruc­ tion. Yet the Pro-Life folks who say they fol­ low the One whose promise was "Peace on Earth, good will toward all men (and women)” are silent about or supportive of this unjust war. Do they believe the lives of the living who are forced to kill or be killed aren’t as important as the unborn? There is no reasonable cause for war with Iraq, despite what we’ve heard from Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and Powell. What we really want is control of the oil fields and we’ll do whatever it takes to get them. Bush and Cheney and others beating the war drums somehow avoided fighting for their country 30 years ago. They and too many of their friends and allies these days are called “Chicken Hawks,” the leaders who never put their own lives on the line, but now want others to do such dirty work. Tariq Aziz, Hussein's dose advisor, is a good, patient kind man. Saddam trusts him, which leads me to believe that Hussein may not be the cruel ogre we are told he is by our ministers of propaganda. I suggest that Cheney, Bush, Rumsfeld and Powell size up themselves. The death of one of the few sane voices in the US. Senate, Paul Welistonc of Min­ nesota, was a terrible blow. Was his death accidental? Wellstone, his wife and daugh­ ter were in a plane going home after he gave a speech sharply critical of the Bush Administration’s handling of the Iraq situa­ tion. Wellstone was a rare public servant who didn’t get caught up in the war frenzy and wanted peace, justice and a revived econ­ omy. He will be greatly missed, especially in light of what has been happening to our country lately. Justine McLean, Hastings Budget cuts hurt local communities To the editor: Local government officials around Michigan are waiting anxiously to see how drastically the governor and state legislators cut funding to their local communities. With communities already receiving $120 million less than they are entitled to. further reductions would severely cripple the ability of home towns throughout out state to provide basic and expected ser­ vices. Should these cuts occur, three possi­ ble and daunting scenarios will become quite real. • First, communities will face severe cuts to basic services that we al) tend to take for granted, not only firefighters, rescue ser­ vice personnel and police protection, but also crucial services such as trash pickup, snow plowing on local street* and service to your sewer system could be reduced and/or eliminated completely. Depending on the size of the cuts, services that function as the core of comfortable and livable communi­ ties could no longer be guaranteed. • Second, without stale funds, local gov­ ernments will be forced to hold millage elections to fill the financial holes, causing foreseeable property tax increases, increas­ es that homeowners and most lawnnvkcrs strongly oppose. • Third and most drastic, cities and vil­ lages currently on the economic margin could face state takeover and receivership, a situation that has become increasingly visi­ ble in Michigan during the past year. The City of Hastings has put all general fund discretionary infrastructure improve­ ment projects initially scheduled for this year on hold until a final determination is made regarding State revenue sharing cuts. These infrastructure projects include such activities as curb and gutter reconstruction, sidewalk replacement and repair, road reconstruction, park and playground equip­ ment replacement, etc., etc. While many of these projects may well be undertaken in the spring, the extent of the work will depend heavily on the level of funding remaining. What needs to be emphasized is that all of these outcomes are unnecessary and avoidable. Local officials and residents need to make clear to their state representa­ tives and senators th”.i state support to com­ munities pays for the basic services on which their citizens have come to depend while at the same time, keeps property taxes down. Is leaf and compostable yard debris pick­ up glamorous? Hardly. It is necessary to live a comfortable existence? Most defi­ nitely. Is it a service we can all take for granted and assume will be there for us day in and day out? Possibly not, should the state issue substantial cuts to the funds coming to your community. We urge all Michigan citizens to pay close attention to the actions at the state capital in the next few weeks and under­ stand that the health of their communities is at stake. Robert L. May, Mayor Pro-Tern, Legislative Coordinator Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at.. 616-945-9554 “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Kacy Winters. “We’re new to the area and we considered having our baby at a big, out-of-town hospital. Then I heard from a friend about the Pennock Family Birthing Center. From the moment I went into labor until we said goodbye for home, I felt the Pennock Family Birthing Center gave us very special personalized care like no other hospital ever could. 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November 25. 2002. He was preceded in death by his father. Herman and his brother, Roger. He is survived by his loving wife. Shirley, his children. Cindy Zinger. Tammy (Bruce) DeWitt. Lance (Kathy) Kingma. Lani (J.D.) Forbes and Mike Stephens; 15 grandchildren, one great grandson, his mother. Clara Kingma; his brother. Harlan (Jamie) Kingma and one niece. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. j/hea. ObitaMies MIDDLEVILLE - Winifred (Winnie) 1. TerAvest. age 78. of Middleville, went to be with her Lord on Saturday. Nos. 23. 2002. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. John G.; two brothers. Stanley and Jim Trissell. She is survived by her son. John TerAvest; her daughter. Irene TerAvest; brothers. Rudolph Trissell. Paul Trissell; brother-in-law; several sister-in-laws; many nieces and nephews. She was active in church work through­ out her life. A private committal service for Winifred was held on Wednesday. Nos. 27. 2002 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Grace United Reformed Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PtEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dow I ing. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Senice: 9:30 a m.; Sunday School I ID a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOL’C CHURCH 805 S. Jeffenon. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 JO a.m. and 11.00 a m . Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m; classes for all ages Morning Worship 1045 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6DO p.m. Wednes­ day activities 7DO p.m are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or fim grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Rev. Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. I ID0a.m; Sunday School I0<jk for ail ages 3185 N GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE" 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile cast of Hastings at comer of Mill St) Affiliated with Conserva­ tive Groce Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Ptsux Rus Saner. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a_m.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 am.; .Sunday Evening Bible Study 6: 00 pan.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages al­ THE ways welcome EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World- Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P McCabe III. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. CMUr»3*t Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a_m. Sunday Nuncry Availabk at 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Over. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11 DO im Monung Worship Service; 6DO p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7: 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.nt; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.; Worship I IDO a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7DO p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 a m II a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group Thurs­ days senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights ■ Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call the church office. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Webxite: www. hopeumcom Office hours: Wednes­ day A Thursday 9 azn. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellow­ ship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening ser­ vice 600 p.m. Wednesday. 6-8 p m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K-8). (Serving evetung meal to Pioneer Club kids at 6 pun.) Wednesday. 7 p.nt. Prayer Meeting (child cart provided) SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services 9:15 am Monung Prayer; 11 DO am. Holy Communion. Wedusday Evening Prayer services 600 p m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948-9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Pra v er used for al 1 icrvicca. Affili­ ated with the Independent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasunp. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9 JO am Sunday School for all ages; 1045 ua, Monung Worship Service; 600 pm.. Evening Service; 700 pm. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awaaa. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for inform*™ on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faithful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tu.ie before the ser­ vice. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group min­ istry. leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A SpinI-filled church. Meeting al th? Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073 Son. Prine A Wontap I0J0 am.. 600 pjn; Wed 630pm Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Fusion Dt*id and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Spe­ cial" For mfonMUon call 1-616-731­ 5194 or 1-517 852-1806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair accessi­ ble and elevator. Sunday School 9:30; Church Service 10.30 am BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-2938 Minister. David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors? (Philipptans 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bibk Class IODO am.; Worship 11 DO am.. 6.00 p.m Wednesday: Bible Class 700 p.m. Classes far aB ages. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Roe Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday at 9 JO am. / This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member F.D.I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescnpootis” 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANT Hastings, Michigan \ HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan / FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pas­ tor Daniel Hofmann 623-5400. Wor­ ship Services: 8:30 and 11 DO am. Sunday School for all ago at 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Boilwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pas­ tor Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. and worship service at 10 30 am. Coffee and Cookies will be availabk between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School for­ mat offers Life Enrichment Classes for adults and or.' "Kid's Tune" is a great time of celebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yn. thru 5di grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tara's Market). We look forward to worshipping with yw. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Hastings Rev Michael Amon. Pastor. Charles Con­ vene. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945-9414. Thursday. Nov. 28 - IODO am. Thanksgiving W^ship Service Sat­ urday. Nov. 29 - I0D0 am.. Cate­ chism I; I JO p.m., Middk/High School Catechism I; 800 p.m. Nar­ cotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec. I 800 A 1045 am. Worship; 9:30 am. Sunday School; Enrollment for Baptism and Affirmation Monday. Dec. 2 - 700 pm. Brothen of Grace. Tuesday. Dec. 3 - 700 p m Worship Committee; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 4 - IODO am Wordwatchen; 6.00 p.m Advent Supper. 700 p.m. Worship; 8 JO p.m Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9574). Bmher free building with elevator to all floors. Kaihy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education; Norm Bouma Musk Director. Sun­ day. Nov. 24- 8:15 am. Sunday School; 9 JO am. - UVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary Service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday School. 10.30 am. Refreshments; 11 DO am Tradi­ tional Service. Sunday School; 5:30 p.m. Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6 00 p.m Disciple Bibk Study II. Nursery is provided dunng both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through sec­ ond grade. Wednesday nights - 6 00 pjn. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 700 pm Bell Char rehearsal. 800 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday nights - 7.00 pan. prayer meeting tn the Lounge. Friday. Nov. 29 - Directory Pictures • 3.00-9:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 30 • Directory Picturs - 10D0 am -5:00 pan. Sunday. Dec. I - Canata re­ hearsal. 3 JO p.m Monday. Dec. 2 • Directory Pictures • 3.00-9:30 p.m . PRC meeting - 700 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 3. Parish Visitors - 12:30 pra.. Directory Pictures - 300-9:30 pm . Christmas piay rehearsal ■ 4 JO p.m.; Trustees ■ 700 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan 49058 (616) 945-5463. Nelson E. Lumm. Interim Pastor. Sally C. Keller, Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Jarcd Daugherty. Director of Music Ministries Thursday. Nov. 28 ■ Happy Tkx-ksgning! Church office closed today and tomorrow. Sunday. Dec. I -8:15 am. Chancel Char. 900 am. Traditional Wor­ ship. 9:20 am. Children's Worship; IODO am. Coffee Hour - Dining Room; 10:10 am. Church School fa all ages; 11 20 am. Contemporary Worship with communion; 11:50 am. Children's Worship. The 9 00 Service is broadcast over W'BCH AM 1220. The 11:20 Service u broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week Nursery is pros ided dunng both services. Children's Worship is available dunng both services. Mon­ day. Dec 2 • 9:l5-10J0 am Staff meets fa prayer and planning. 6 JO p.m Nominating Commute Tues­ day. Dec. 3 - 9 JO Lydu Circle meets in Lounge; 700 p.m. Personnel Committee in Lounge Wednesday. Dec. 4-6:15 am. Men's Bible Study • lounge. 3:30 p.m Children's Choir Rehearsal • dmmg room; 645 p.m . Praise Team Rehearsal | Ritbert H. "Bobbin Munjoy 111 | HASTINGS - Phyllis J. (Duffey) (Rogers) Alber. 74. of Hastings, died Sunday. Nov. 24, 2002 al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Alber was bom on July 12, 1928 in Hastings. MI. the daughler of Dennis and Helen (Lawrence) Duffey. She was raised in the Yankee Springs area of Barry County and attended Middleville schools, graduat­ ing in 1946 from Middleville High School. She was married >o Harold S. Rogers on Sept. 30. 1949 and he died Sept. 28, 1983. She was married to Frank J. Alber on July 16, 1988 and he survives. She was employed at Felpausch Food Store in Hastings since 1963. Previous employment included the former Orchard Industries in Hastings and did waitressing in Hastings. She was a member of Thomapple Valley Church. Mrs. Alber is survived by her husband. Frank: daughter. Sherry (Jerry) Henk of Marne, MI: sons. Terry (Judy) Keller of Hastings and Harold “Sandy” Rogers of Hastings: step-sons. Mike (Jane) Alber of Cedar Springs and Frank Alber. Jr. of Pierson, MI: step-daughter, Pam (John) Guae of Lowell: four grandchildren. Stacey (David) Kensington, Stephen (Karri) Shepler, Jennifer Rogers and Amanda Rogers; seven great grandchildren: four step grandchildren; sister. Carly (Don) Kermeen of Lowell; and niece. Kerry (Scott) Sanders of Lowell. Preceding her in death were parents: hus­ band, Harold Rogers; grandson, Daniel Rogers; and granddaughter. Crystal Lynne Shepler. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be conducted with Pastor Gary Newton officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Roberta May Grzesiek. age 89. of Hastings died Saturday. Nov. 23. 2002 at WcxMllawn Meadows in Hastings. Mrs. Grzesiek was bom on May 26. 1913 in Chicago. III., the daughter of Thomas F. and Lillian R. (Robinson) Gillespie. She was raised in the Chicago area and attended schools there. She was married to Thomas Gerrard Finney who died in February 1956 and Sieve Grzesiek who died in September 1982. Mrs. Grzesiek lived in Danville and Bismarck. III. area, then later moved to Tucson. Ariz. and came to Hastings in 1982. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church. Mrs. Grzesiek is survived by sons. Ronald Finney of Hastings and Gerald tJudy) Finney of Hastings; step-son. Donald (Wilma) Grzesiek of Llano. CA; six grandchildren; six step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 10 step great grand­ children; two step great great grandchil­ dren; sister-in-law. June Pachciurz of Danville, IL; sister-in-law. Winifred Parker of Bisnvuck. IL; and several nieces and nephew s. Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands, and brother. Vernon Gillespie in 1997. Viskarion will be Friday. Nov. 29. 2002 at the Morrison Funeral Home in Bismarck. IL. Services were held on Tuesday. Nov. 26. 2002 at Hastings First Baptist Church. Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville, IL at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29.2002 with John Steven Finney officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Woodlawn Meadows Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lois Dalm Polly England HASTINGS - Polly England, of Hastings, MI and formerly of Gun Lake and While Cloud passed away Sunday. Nov. 24. 2002 at Plainwell Pines. Through the years of dedication to her family and endless loving support, “can’t” was never a word in Polly England's vocab­ ulary. She was bom May 31, 1915, in Shelbyville. MI. to Ralph and Bertha (VanScyoc) Knowlton. After attending the Blossom School. Polly helped around the family’s farm. She met Robert England at a dance and they were married on Oct. I. 1937. Together they ran several businesses, including Hill Top House (a restaurant in their home on Gun Lake). England’s Trailer Park and Resort, and several cottage rentals. Polly most enjoyed her time spent with her family, especially when she could gath­ er the whole family together. Her family includes her daughters. Connie and Daryl Foreman of Hickory Comers, Judy Burchett of Shelbyville, and son-in-law. Robert VanderWeg of Tekonsha; sister. Betty Thomas of Shelbyville; grandchildren. Terri and Dale E.ton of Slippery Rock. P.A.; Linda and Glen Tapling of Evert. Ml; Daryl and Ann Foreman of Plainwell; Todd and Shanon Foreman of Delton; Heather and Scott Colthurst of Gun Lake; 14 great-grandchil­ dren and several nieces and nephew s She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Robert England in 1984. daughter, Joan VanderWeg in 1997 and son-in-law. Gerald Burchett in 1998. A Celebration of Life sen ice was held on Wednesday. Nov. 27. 2002 at the Rupert. Durham. Marshall & Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. Please visit Polly’s personal web page al www.rdmg.com. where you may leave a memory for the family, order flowers, or make a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Rupert. Durham. Marshall. & Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. DELTON - Lois Dalm. of Delton and for­ merly of Allegan, passed away Nov. 20. 2002 in Allegan. Mrs. Dalm was bom in Allegan on Aug. 9, 1935. the daughter of Wayne and Emma (Stout) Patchin. She was a former member of the Delton Moose Lodge. Mrs. Dalm enjoyed fishing, collecting elephants and going to casinos. On May 4, 1985 she married Harry A. Dalm. and he preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1997. She is survived by a daughter. Karen (Pete) Stratton; sons. Brian Warner and Brent (Renee) Warner, all of Pullman; a brother, William (Carole) Patchin of Allegan; seven grandchildren and five greal grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents: sisters. Mar* Jane Keene and Virginia Hathaway ’other, Charles Patchin. A private grave? as conduct­ ed at Brush Ridgi Hope Town­ ship. Mich. Memorial contribu.. ns to a charity of ones choice, will be appreciated. Arrangements by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Delton. ; Carl L Sherington CALEDONIA ■ Mr. Carl L. Sherington. age 72. of Caledonia suddenly passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16. 2002. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leota Sherington. He is survived by his children. Linda Dykstra. Cara Kidder, Carl Sherington. Suzie Hutchings. Clayton Damren: two sis­ ters. Joyce Slater and Shirley Burd; grand­ children. great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Carl were held Thursday, Nov. 21. 2002 at the MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia, 616 E. Main St. Rev. Kenneth Havert offici­ ated. Interment Alaska Cemetery. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, Caledonia. MIDDLEVILLE - Robert H “Bobby” Munjoy III. age 14. of Middleville, passed away Thursday. Nov. 21. 2002 from acci­ dental injuries. Bobby was a ninth grade student at Thomapple Kellogg School. Middleville. Robert H. “Bobby” Munjoy III was bom on Sept. 15. 1988 in Grand Rapids. Michigan, the son of Robert H. Munjoy II and Nancy (Price) Stroonsnyder. He was raised in Middleville and attend­ ed Thomapple Kellogg Schixil. Bobby was an outdoors enthusiast, enjoyed deer and squirrel hunting with his dad. loved to skateboard, video games, enjoyed football, basketball and riding his bike and time spent with his friends. He is survived by his mother. Nancy Stroonsnyder of Grand Rapids; his father. Robert H. Munjoy II of Middleville; sister. Sarah Munjoy of Grand Rapids; Grandma Jane Price of Grand Rapids: several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his Grandma Helen Munjoy and Grandpa Bob Price. A memorial service was held Monday morning. Nov. 25. 2002 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Pastor Alan Moody officiated. Memorial contributions may be nude to the First Baptist Church of Middleville Bobby H. Munjoy III Youth Ministries Fund. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Dianti Ktiy Gates MIDDLEVILLE - Diana Kay Gales, age 52. of Middleville succumbed to her battle with cancer and has ascended into heaven with the angels on Wednesday. Nov. 20. 2002. She was born in Hastings. Michigan on June 9. 1950 and attended Thomapple Kellogg High School. She was employed as a home care work­ er. She was preceded in death by her lather. Hamid Gates. Sr.; her grandparents. Elmer and Lucy Hull; her cousin. Stevie Hull. She is survived by her mother. Doris Gales; her brother. Harold Gates. Jr.; her puppies. Buddy Joe, Jr.. Mollie Kay. Teeny Tiny Tucker who she dearly loved; and sev­ eral uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services for Diana were held on Monday, Nov. 25. 2002 at the Matthys.seKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledon­ ia). 616 Main St. Interment Cedar Creek Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be nude to Emmons 1-akc Bible Club. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home. Caledonia. Lauryl (Harper) Jurries HAMILTON - Lauryl (Harper) Jurries. age 22. of Hamilton, died Monday, Nov. 18. 2002 at Holland Community Hospital during childbirth. She was a 1998 graduate of Hamilton High School. She is survived by her husband, Brandon Jurries of Hamilton; daughter. Anika RaeAnn Jurries at home; parents. Richard and Sheila Harper of Hamilton; brother, Ben Harper of Hamilton; parents-in-law. Roger and Sandra Jurries of Hamilton; grandpar­ ents. Elon and Janice Baker of Hamilton. Clarence and Geraldine Harper of California Vesta Garrett of California. Mrs. Kenneth (Alma) Lohman of Hamilton; sis­ ter-in-law. Alicia Jurries of Hamilton; brother-in-law. Arik Jurries of Hamilton; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday. Nov. 23, 2002 at the Hamilton Reformed Church. 3554 M-40 with the Rev. Larry Le Poire and Rev. Karen Thompkins officiating. Burial was in the Harper family cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Anika Rae-Ann Jurries Education Fund, c/o Hamilton Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Notier Ver Lee Langeland Funeral Chapel. Hamilton. ! �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 - Page 7 BOY, Troy Carter, bom to Troy J. and Amanda (Tobias) Risner at Bronson Hospi­ tal. Kalamazoo, on Oct. 11, 2002 at 2:51 p.m. Carter weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Rod and Nancy Tobias of Delton. Laurita Chmielewski and Jack Crandell of Ada. and Troy Risner of Gun Lake. BOY, Sean Jacob, bom at Devos Children’s Hospital on Nov. 11, 2002 at 10:07 a.m. to Gerry and Shelly Benedict of Nashville. Weighing 1 lbs. 9 ozs. and 13 inches. Wel­ comed home by big brothers Stephen, 14. Scotty, 7 and sisters. Stacia and Jenna 8 years. Proud grandparents are Darlene of Nashville and Alan and Gail of Ionia. Cindy and Bill of Kalamazoo. BOY, Grant Adams Hu ver. bom at Battle Creek Health Systems on Nov. 4, 2002 at 7:53 a.m. to Kimberly Parker and Bob Hu ver of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big brothers Micah Hu ver. 10 and John Parker. 9. Mannings to celebrate 62th anniversary Hoffman-Hamp engagement told The family of Don Manning and Lorraine (Sonneville) Manning wish to congratulate them on their upcoming 62nd wedding an­ niversary. They were wed on Nov. 28.1940. Cards may be sent to: 1018 Reed Street, Apt. 10, Nashville. Mich. 49073. Dwight and Gail Hoffman of Hastings proudly announce the engagement of their daughter. Amanda Hoffman to Mike Hamp, son of Ken and June Hamp, also of Hastings. The March 29th. 2003 wedding is being planned at Thomapple Valley Church. BOY, Joshua David, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 15. 2002 at 6 p.m. to Carrie Barber of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 1/4 ozs. BOY, Christopher Anthony, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Nov. 15, 2002 at 3:38 p.m. to Jane Prescott and Shawn Tuffelmire of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Lauren Michael, born al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12. 2002 at 9:05 p.m. to Desarai Zurad and Lucas Haight of Hast­ ings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Mark Vogley. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 16,2002 at 6:32 p.m. to Chris­ tine and Lucien Diame of Middleville YMCA Camp. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY, Jeremy Randall Jr., bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. I. 2002 al 7:45 p.m. to Tiffary Marquard and Jeremy Cutler of Wtyland. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Audrey Charlize. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 16, 2002 at 12:41 p.m. to Scott and Heather Lepper of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Christian Lee. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 12. 2002 al 7:59 p.m. to Robert Heath and Angela Vanderwall of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. II 174 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Mackenzie Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18. 2002 at 5:31 a.m. to Rachel Jansen, of Hastings and Shawn Dougherty of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 3/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. BOY. Henry Erin, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 10, 2002 at 6:45 p.m. to Jami and Todd Voshell of Mulliken. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Caleb Jon. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14, 2002 at 4:07 p.m. to Jennifer and Jeremie Fletcher of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Isabelle EUoite. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 11. 2002 al 3 52 p.m. to Amy (LaDere) and Billy Edwards of Dowl­ ing. Weighing 7 lbs. 6.8 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Wade Casey, bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 8, 2002 at 12:37 p.m. to Dan and Becky Pennington of Portland. Weigh­ ing 8 lbs. I oz. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Jaydi Rain, bom al Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 10. 2002 at 159 p.m. to Krista Teasdale and Daniel Briones of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Gage Michael Ryan, bom al Pen­ nock Hospital on Nov. 7. 2002 at 10:13 p.m to Amanda Manin and Paul Leavitt of Hastings. Weighing 12 lbs. 10 ozs. and 25 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madyson Avery, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 4, 2002 al 5:13 p.m. to Loni Lefers and Dustin Perrin of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 6 lbs. IS ozs. and 20.5 inches long. BOY, Johnathan Paul, bom Hospital on Nov. 6, 2002 at John and Christina Slachter Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 Tobias five generations gather Conrad 90th birthday Gutierrez/Hughes exchange vows Benjamin Hughes and Jennifer Gutierrez were united in marriage on October 16, 2002, on the beach at sunset in Kona, Hawaii. Parents of the groom are Ned and Marilyn Hughes of Grand Rapids and Bill and Judy Astle of Grand Rapids. Mother of the bride is Margaret Breeding of San Antonio, Texas. Families will celebrate the wedding when the couple visits Michigan for Christmas. After a week in Hawaii, the couple returned to their home in Colorado. Ben is an architect. Jennifer teaches adapted physical education, is a profession­ al triathlete and was Team Captain of the Women’s Triathlon team at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. She competed in the 1998 Goodwill Games and the 1999 Pan­ American Games Among other honors, she was named 2000 Latina Sportswomen of the Year and 1999. 2000 Colorado Sportswomen of the Year. Sports cross­ training and world travel keep Jennifer and Ben happily busy. Ben is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1998 graduate of Lawrence Technological University. Jennifer holds a BA and an MA from Pepperdine University. Wind Band to play tribute to Columbine When Thomapple Wind Band members perform "An American Elegy" at their Sun­ day. Dec. 8. concert, they’ll be joining in r tribute to students and teachers lost at Col­ umbine High School on April 20. 1999. The music was commissioned in honor of the fallen and as a salute to the courage and strength of the survivors. It was first performed by the Columbine High School Band in April 2000 and. as the composer said: "expresses three moods ’hope, seren­ ity and sadness.'” Another, more seasonal selection is “Lullaby Carols" arranged by Robert W. Smith. This fresh presentation of familiar carols it is dedicated to the arranger's chil­ dren, Savannah and Madison, and as he says; "to the child in all of us." The concert features other Yule favorites ranging from “Sleigh Ride" to “White Christmas" and will be presented al 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 8. at the Hastings High School. There will be no admission charge. Zoe Conrad of Nashville. MI will be cel­ ebrating her 90th birthday with a family dinner. She was bom on Dec. 2. 1912. (Lower left) Great Great Grandpa Lawrence (Toby) Tobias, 81 years, holding Troy Carter Risner, 4 days old. Great Grandpa Bernard Tobias.'63 years. Upper righ», Grandpa Rod Tobias. 42 years, and mom. Amanda Risner. 21 years. at Pennock 5:18 am. to of Hastings. inches long. GIRL, Emily Marie, bora at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 9. 2002 at 4:45 a.m. to Chad and Jamie Apsey of Lake Odessa. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Thank You Wish s Niki The family of Harold Hawkins would like to express their gratitude Happy ■| Birthdai TR on Nov. 26 Cwfl m* GinW* Fawraf «mm. Agata, Am* jm. and Families Home Sweet Home until the furnace quit, the roof leaked, and the water heater died. ■I Home Sweet Home Again See us for an affordable home equity loan. Took out a home equity loan. Even when your home seems to be falling apart, it still has valuable equity. Call today and take advantage of Hastings City Bank’s Hastings City Bank Here For You Since 1886 home equity loans. At our competitive interest rates, you can afford to make it Home Sweet Home again. “Home equity fixed line* based up to 80% loan to value (LTV). 81-90% LTV 7.99%. ••Primeline home equity based up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV). For 81-90% LTV, rate is Prune ♦ 1%. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) as of 10/31/02. Rates may vary and art indexed to the Prime Rate as published on the last business day of the month in the Wall Street Journal. Maximum APR is 25%. $75 annual fee. $250 pre payment penalty if closed in the first three years. Appraisal may be required if the state equalized value (SEV) can't be used to determine the value erf the home. Property Insurance required �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Welch and Bobbie Joe Welch (original mort­ gagor to Freedom Mtg. Corp. D/B/A Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 24 2000 and recorded on April 6. 2000 in Doc « 1042782 m Barry County Records. Michgan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 29. 2000. which was reco'ded on March 29. 2001. m Doc. # 1057274. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is da-med to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY n>nE THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE AND 52; 100 dollars ($69,021.52). including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gagee premises, or some part of them, at public venue, a’ the Barry County Courthouse in Has: -js. Ml. at 100 p m., on December 19. 2002 Said premises are situated tn TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing 1206 Feel West of the Southeast comer of the West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 13. Thence North 182 Feet. Thence West 152 Feet Thence South 182 Feet Thence East 152 Feet to the Place of Beginning The reccmption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sa e. unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241;. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 7. 2002 FOR ^FORMATION. PLEASE CALL: COUGARS 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 FHe #200229975 Cougars (12/5) STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Case No.: 02-02-1B8-CK BANK ONE. MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation. Plaintiff, v. LANSING PERINATAL ASSOCIATES. P.C., a Michigan professional corporation, RONALD A NICHOLS and SATI A. NICHOLS, jointly and severally, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On July 25. 2002, the Barry County Circuit Court entered a judgment in favor of the Raintiff. Bank One. Michigan and against defendants Ronald A Nichols and Sati A. Nichols. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 2.2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse, 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. I shall offer for sale and sen to the highest bidder all of the nght, title and interest of Ronald A. Nichols and Sati A. Nichole, husband and wife, in and to the following proper­ ty located in the Township of Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: Lot No 19 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to Rat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 34. Also commencing on the east side of Beatrice Avenue in line with the north line of said Lot 19; thence easterly in line with said north line 100 feet thence south 15 degrees east 50 feet thence westerly in line with the south line of said Lot 19. 100 feet to Beatrice Avenue; thence north 15 degrees west 50 feet to the place of beginning. Being in the west 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 3 North, Range 10 West Commonly known as 2906 Beatrice. Middleville. Michigan Dated November 14. 2002 Debbie S Smith Barry County Clerk (12/19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dafault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ricky L Elkins and Theresa M. Elkins, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Banc One Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 1. 1999, and recorded on March 2. 1999 in Document #1025905 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association FKA Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee. Assignee by an assignment dated October 3, 2002 which was recorded on October 9. 2002. in Instrument #1089081. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTY-TWO THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 37/100 dollars (S72.669 37). including interest at 8.910% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that saio mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml. at 100 p.m. on December 12. 2002 Said oromises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 23 of Sundago Park, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Rats on Page 71. together with the right of access io Thornapple Lake over and across Lot 13 of Sundago Park Plat. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated October 31, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200227533 Mustangs (11/28) by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Holiday essay Dear Readers: Today is Thanksgiving. We hope you are lucky enough to be spend­ ing the holiday with loving family and friends. If you know someone who is alone today, please open your house and your hearts, and invite him or her to join you. Such a gesture will nof only make the day special for everyone, it will serve as a les­ son to your children about kindness and generosity of spirit. One of Ann Landers* favorite Thanksgiv­ ing essays was called “Everyday Thanks­ giving." She last printed it in 1999. We would like to print it again as a way of re­ membering her today: Everyday Thanksgiving (Author Unknown) Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings each morning, thank you. Lord, that I can hear. There are many you are deaf. Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you. Lord, that I can see. There are many who are blind. Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the effort of rising, thank you. Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden. Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned and tempers are short, thank you. Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely. Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you. Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry. Even though the routine of my job is of­ ten monotonous, thank you. Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job. Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day, and wish my circum­ stances were not so modest, thank you. Lord, for the gift of life. Sitting trouble Dear Arnie: Our 15-year-oid daughter. "Julie,” is an excellent and experienced babysitter. Last month, the new neighbors hired her for their two sons, ages 10 and 7. ‘The Smiths" planned to attend a major function about two hours away. Her in­ structions were to microwave supper, su­ pervise the children's baths, and let them play games or watch television until 9:00 p.m. Julie phoned me al 8:00 p.m. to check in and say she had fed and bathed the boys. At 11:00 p.m., Mrs. Smith called to say they could not make it back that night and would return in the morning. I went over and checked on Julie and the boys, and everyf ling was fine, so I left her there. At 10:00 Lie next morning, Julie said the Smiths came home disheveled and appeared to have hangovers. They paid her quite well and drove her home. The Smiths have asked Julie to sit again I am a bit concerned about this because I think they might take advantage of het. Julie thinks I have no reason to worry. She says she is never more than a few blocks away and the neighborhood is quite safe. Should I let her sit for these people again? - New York. Dear New York: While the parents should have told Julie if there was a possibility they’d be gone overnight, it was probably just as well they didn't drive home, consid­ ering their inebriated condition. It’s too soon to know if this is a pattern or not. It may have been a one-time lapse. Since Julie was well paid and she’d like to sit for this couple again, tell her she may do so. Be sure to call her during the evening and make certain everything is OK. If the Smiths repeat their behavior. Julie should not be permitted to sit for them again. Bored grandchldren Dear Annie: My five adult children have told me they don’t like to visit because there is nothing for their children to do at my house and they get bored. One son has been in my home three times in the last 16 years. His family does not visit for holi­ days. The others live within a day’s drive, but the story is the same. How are grandparents supposed to get their children and grandchildren to visit? I cannot entertain them around the clock. Must I install a swimming pool or tennis courts in the hope that one day they will show up? I love my children dearly and want to be part of my grandchildren’s lives, but I do not understand why they cannot ac­ cept my life as it is. What can I do? Grandma in Palestine, Texas. Dear Grandma: How sad that your family cannot appreciate seeing Grandma without a Broadway production. Still, if all five of your children treat you the same way, there could be something else going on. You don’t need to install a swimming pool, but what about games, hobbies or a trip to the movies? Are there any kids in the area for the grandchildren to play with? Try to find ways to enhance the visits and make the grandchildren eager to see you. You also might want to invest in a computer so you can e-mail them and take an interest in their daily lives. Relationships require ef­ fort on both sides. Dear Annie;,1s there a guideline for obit­ uaries? If someone was raised in Place A, then left the area and died 50 years later in Place B, should the family put a death no­ tice in Place A’s newspaper? - No Family Left in Oshkosh. Wis. Dear Oshkosh: A death notice lets people know someone has died. If you think any­ one in Place A would be interested, by all means, put the notice in. No solicitations Dear Annie: I have a group of five friends, and we like to celebrate one an­ other’s birthdays by going out to lunch to­ gether. Unfortunately, my birthday happens to coincide with the annual school fundraiser. For the past two years, “Emma" has brought the school order forms for cooki*s and wrapping paper, and expects our group to buy from her during the birth­ day luncheon. Last year, she sold raffle tickets, as well. I adore Emma and would never want to hurt her feelings, but 1 feel it is improper to use our celebration for this purpose. Any suggestions would be appreciated. - It’s a Wrap in Philly. Dear Philly: Emma should not be taking advantage of her friends by cornering them at a luncheon and pressuring them to buy things. Call her before your next birthday, and tell her the rest of you have decided there will be no solicitations at the lun­ cheon. Ask her to leave the fundraising ma­ terial at home, and let her know if she con­ tacts you later, you will try to purchase something to help raise money for the school. And follow through. Five before 7 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2002-23459-DE Estate of VIOLET PAUUNE WENDOR F. Date of Birth: October 11.1924. TO .ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. VIO­ LET PAULINE WENDORF, who lived at 1500 E STATE STREET. HASTINGS. Michigan died May 23. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to ELAINE WILKEY, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W COURT STREET. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11-19-02 DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9585 ELAINE WILKEY 1813 BIDDLE ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9127 (11/28) Dear Annie: I recently attended a large dinner where the hostess announced that the centerpiece would go to the person who had a birthday closest to that date. One person at our table had her birthday five days before, and another had a birthday seven days later. Who should get the cen­ terpiece? Your answer is extremely impor­ tant to me and many others. - Annoyed in Dover. Mass. Dear Dover: Unless the hostess specifi­ cally meant a future birthday, and said so. the centerpiece should go to the one whose birthday was five days before. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com. to write to: An­ nie’s Mailbox. P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie J Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creotora Syndicate, Inc. Happy Thanksgiving! Christmas Round the Town will occupy the time of many locals and dozens of visi­ tors who make the rounds of the houses open for craft sales At the Depot/Museum. visitors are asked to sign the guest book. Il is amazing to see the scope of hometowns of those who come into Lake Odessa for this annual event. Publicity says this is the 11th such year. Several homes are offering a hot drink and a tidbit to eat as an entice­ ment. Lunch is available al St Edward’s Family Centre. Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church, the VFW. besides the usual eating places which operate around the year. St. Ed’s has a crafter. Fellowship Hall also has a bazaar and baked goods sale. The VFW will have crafts. Also on Saturday comes the first day of Hanukkah. A change of date because of holidays brings the last meeting of the year for Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) members at an early date. Dec. 5. Call 374-8420 for reserva­ tions. There will be musical entertainment from a quartet of Ionia High School musi­ cians. Members are to bring gifts to help fill the containers for four families chosen from the Ionia list of needy people. Money is acceptable. Any school retiree is welcome bus driver, cook, secretary, custodian, teacher or administrator. The Santa parade, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, will be held next week on Saturday, Dec. 7. The week of Dec. 11-14 will be busy with preparations for delivery of Christmas boxes of food and toys. Most referrals come from the Family Independence Agency. Others come from individuals who ask for some seasonal help. Churches have been solicited for gifts for certain age brackets, based on the size of the church. Canned goods come from collections held at the several schools in Lakewood district. Service groups from Sunfield, Clarksville and Lake Odessa send many volunteers to do the deliveries. More help is needed from Woodland people who are able to handle the boxes. One year an elderly man came alone with his car. He was promptly teamed with a husky football player. The boxes are sorted according to neighborhoods, so one interested in delivering can merely take boxes in a row. There will be times pub­ lished in the Lakewood News about when workers are needed otherwise. The Rev. E enton Heisler, new district superintendent of the Lansing District, United Methodist churches, attended Central UM Sunday. Instead of the usual coffee hour after church, a committee served ice cream sundaes and then served a soup lunch. The annual charge conference then was conducted, with reports from cer­ tain committees, election of officers for the year 2003 and written reports from other groups. Work continues on Union Bank. Most of the exterior brick is applied. Due to the very cold weather, the workmen had to build a Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THS FIRM B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions at a mortgage made by Craig Greenfield and Leona Greenfield. husband and wife. tenants by the entirety (original mortgagors) to Paul A Getzm rad Lynn M. Getoi DBA West Michigan Rnanctei Services. Mortgagee, dated Juno 14,1999 and recorded on June 21.1999 in Liber Document No. 1031480 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the BA Mortgage, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America. NA) suc­ cessor in interest by merger of Nationsbanc Mort­ gage Corporation, as assignee by an assignment dated July 15,1999, which was recorded on Au­ gust 23, 1999, in Uber Document No. 1034327 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY­ SEVEN AND 92/100 dollars ($50,667.92), includ­ ing interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan it 100 PM, on Decanter 12. 2002. Sato premises are situated in VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56 of the Village of Nashville according to the recorded Plat thereof beginning in Liber 1 of Ptats on Page 10. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 31,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Hawks 248-593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fie • 200229259 Hawks (11-28) protective shelter along the south wall where they had to remove insulating mater­ ial. The Rev. Bruce Pauley has resigned his post as pastor of First Congregational Church. When the Pauley family came to Lake Odessa, they bought the Third Street home of Mrs. O.J. Robinson and lived there during the Pauley pastorale at Living Gospel Church. After a time of being away from that pulpit, but continuing to work in Grand Rapids, the Rev. Pauley was called to serve the congregational church and the family moved into the Fourth Avenue par­ sonage and rented out their other home. Now they arc back in their own house. Rev. George Speas will fill the pulpit in the inter­ im. Winter came with a vengeance Thursday. Nov. 14. with steady snow ail afternoon and very cold temperatures. The cold has remained and some snow is still on the ground. The mounds of leaves raked to the curbs are still in place, waiting for the vil­ lage vacuum truck to come along and ingest them. The village truck made their monthly rounds to pick up brush on schedule last week. Earlier they had planted trees around town, where residents had requested them. The village trucks will return with loads of black dirt to fill in the gaps around the big circles of soil which held the trees in the nursery on Bonanza Road. There have been two public meetings for input of citizens on whether to dissolve the police department and contract with the Ionia County Sheriff*s department or if to keep the department on a local basis and hire enough men to fill the ranks. A baby shower was held Saturday morn­ ing in the lounge of Central UMC for the new mom. Jennifer Ayres Elliott of Landing, and baby Addison. The new miss received some lovely gifts. Two recent obituaries in Lansing listed local people as surviving close relatives. Andrew Schultz. 32 of Lake, died in a car accident. He was the son of Carole Brown of Woodland. Also, George Brighton of Grand Ledge, age 70. died Nov. 22. He left four children, brother Michael (Shirley) Brighton of Lake Odessa and four sisters. Wc have read that for a one dollar dona­ tion one may drive through the fairgrounds to see Luminaria Lane, with more than 500 lights. This event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Thai may be spec­ tacular, but come Christmas Eve one can view that many lights and more by driving around the countryside and in town and see as many for free, in Lake Odessa and Woodland, besides the route on M-50 from the village of M-66. The comer of Brown Road and Manin Road is usually well light­ ed in the same manner. Nov. 30 is the deadline for submission of family stories for the new Ionia County Family History book. These stories are to be 500 words or less and may include one photograph. More words and more pictures may be used for a sum of money. Churches and service groups are urged to place ads in Notfoe of Mortgage Foredoeure date THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Derate J. Gould and Lucinda Gould, husband and wite (original mortgagors) to Option Ono Mortgage Corporation. a California Corporation, Mortgagee, dated August 23,1999, and recorded on September 27, 19t>9 in Document No. 1034593 in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its succes­ sors and assigns, as nominee for Wachovia Bank NA FKA First Unton National Bank. Trustee under the trust agreement dated May 1. 2000 relating to Amortizing Residential Colateral Trost Mortgage Pass-through Certificates Series 2000BC2, Assignee by an assignment dated Juno 22, 2001, which was recorded on August 2. 2001, In Document No.: 1064105, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 46/100 dollars ($97,560 46). including interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubHc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 pm., on December 12. 2002. Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described asThe East 1/2 of the South 12 Acres of the East 57 Acres of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. More parbcularty desenbed as: Beginning at the Southeast Comer, thence West 440 feet, thence North from the cen­ ter of the road 675 feet, thence East 400 feet, thence South to the point of beginning. The redemption period shaft be 12 monthfa) from the date of such sate. Dated October 31, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Gators 248-593-1310 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200228231 Gators (11/28) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday.November 28. 2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Barry County Pioneer Association NOTE: / would like to thank everyone for their kindness during my recent illness, for the many phone calls, the many cards and well wishes, and the prayers. To those who helped pick up my work obligations. Holly Steiner, Priscilla Beaven, Esther and Jack Walton, and David Young. Also thanks to my family for their support and help during a very difficult time. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht On the 13th of January, 1873 the call was published signed by 24 of the old citizens of Barry County, requesting all persons who had been residents of the county 25 years and upward to assemble at the court­ house in the village of Hastings, on the 26th of that month (January 1873) for the pur­ pose of renewing old associations and of effecting an organization of the pioneers of the county. Pursuant to this call, a goodly number assembled at the time and place specified. Articles of association were presented by Willard Hayes, read, accepted and adopted. Thus began the first Barry County Historical Association. Speeches were made by several atten­ dees. describing their beginnings, hard­ ships, achievements and sorrows of the times when they first arrived in the wilder­ ness of Barry County. There were many good comparisons of the good times of the present and the sparse times of the past, ear­ lier years. The following officers were elected: President. H.A. Goodyear; W.P. Bristol, vice president; Willard Hayes, treasurer. Following the business meeting and elec­ tion of officers refreshments were served and the newly organized association sat at the tables, enjoying the food and fellow­ ship. Such an exchange of stories one can only imagine. Here were people who had witnessed life at its rawest and life at its best and were anxious to share. Old friend­ ships were renewed and new friendships formed. The meeting lasted well into the wee hours of the morning and a resolve to meet again. The association was viewed as a means of binding together those who arrived so early in this new and rugged county. They shared memories of hard labor to clear land, build cabins, log house and later houses and bams. The long trips to purchase the simple needs such as flour for bread and ground feed for cattie. The hard labor of cutting marsh hay. the mosquitoes, the need to hunt and fish for survival were common grounds. Many tales of roads being built were told and retold. Some had achieved better conditions than others, but all had real common experience. There was a roll call of those who came and didn't stay or died in the process of set­ tling the land. Roll call of deceased mem­ bers became a tradition, not only at the county level, but also in the business min­ utes of the Stale “Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society” at their annual meet­ ings. The second annual county meeting was held on Jan. 8, 1874 at the Union Hall in Hastings. H.A. Goodyear was the presiding officer. The second annual county meeting was held on Jan. 8, 1874 at the Union Hall in Hastings. H.A. Goodyear was the presiding officer. Amasa S. Parker of Prairieville, who is credited with the honor of being the first settler in Barry County, gave a brief, but interesting sketch of the history of the county from 1830 to 1840, Mrs. (Dr.) bur­ ton read a poem appropriate to the occa­ sion. Short speeches were given by Calvin G. Hill, the Honorable Leander Lapham. the Honorable Joseph Davis, the Honorable John Roberts, Lorenzo Mudge. Henry Hoyt, the Honorable H.A. Goodyear. Albert Warner, J.F. Emory, the Honorable J.W.T. Orr and several others. At this meeting a register of 160 who came into the county before 1849. The next meeting of the association was set for Thursday, June 11, 1874 in the City of Hastings. The following officers were elected for the upcoming year: President H.A. Goodyear; Lorenzo Mudge, first vice presi­ dent; Nathan Barlow, second vice presi­ dent; John Q. Cressey, secretary; David Robinson, treasurer. On the 11th of June 1874, pursuant to the vote noted above, they met at the fairground in the City of Hastings. Mr. Boyington read a paper which was a sketch of the history of Barry County after and of settiers in the Township of Barry. A.C. Towne, Isaac Messer. Eligah Barnum. J.W.T. Orr, A.S. Parker. Hiram Merrill and others followed with short speeches. Many of these sketch­ es and speeches were printed in the Hastings Banner and are still available to us on microfilm at the Hastings Public Library. The third annual meeting was held in the Henry A. Goodyear. Pioneer, mer­ ci* int and civic leader. Union Hall on Jan. 14. 1875, with Vice President J.E Emory presiding. Speeches were made by various members. The fol­ lowing officers were elected: John F. Emory, president; J.W.T. Orr. first vice president; Lorenzo Mudge, second vice president; John Q. Cressey, secretary; H.A. Goodyear, treasurer; the Reverend Amos Wakefield, chaplain. The fourth annual meeting was held again in the Union Hall in Hastings on Jan. 6. 1876. Once again speeches were made by the president and others, among whom there was an old Indian named “Eskiran,” who is recorded in Barry County Pioneer Register as having been bom in January, 1818. on the territory now occupied by the City of Hastings, which made him the longest resident of the county. The following officers were elected for 1876: Henry A Goodyear, president; J-F. Emory, first vice president; Lorenzo Mudge, seccr.d vice president; John Q. Cressey, secretary and Nathan Barlow, trea­ surer. The fifth annual meeting was held at the Union Hall on Jan. 4. 1877. The session was interspersed with interesting speeches, essays and songs. Officers were elected as follows: President H.A. Goodyear; Lorenzo Mudge; First Vice President; Jonathan Haight, sec­ ond vice president; John Q. Cressey, secre­ tary and Nathan Barlow as treasurer. The sixth annual meeting was held on Jan. 10, 1878 in the City of Hastings. Officers were chosen for the upcoming year. H.A. Goodyear continued as presi­ dent; Lorenzo Mudge was again first vice president and J.E Emory was second vice president; John Q. Cressey was secretary and David R. Cook was chosen as treasur­ er. Many or most of the meetings were all­ day affairs, beginning with a noon meal often going well into the night. In 1879. the seventh annual meeting was held on the 9th day of January. Following the noon dinner the president asked that everyone married prior to 1836 stand. Only two people s’ood up. He then asked for those who were married in 1836 to stand up. Two persons responded. There were six persons who had lived in Barry County prior to 1836 whom had not married. Thirteen persons present at the meeting had lived in Barry County in 1840. Election of officers made George K. Beamer president; H.A. Goodyear, first vice president; Lorenzo Mudge, second vice president; J.Q. Cressey, secretary; and David R. Cook was kept in as treasurer. The final set of minutes available at this time concerned the eighth annual meeting. They met that year in Hastings on Jan. 8. 1880. The president. George K. Beamer, deliv­ ered an address of welcome Speeches and sketches of Barry County’s past were given. David R. Cook read a sketch written by Lydia Bresee and another written by Benjamin Dibble. Officers elected that year were: H.A. Goodyear, president; George Beamer, first vice president; Lorenzo Mudge, second vice president; John Q. Cressey, secretary ; David R. Cook, treasurer. The association claimed a membership of 460 persons, along with some data about them. This became a part of their perma­ nent records and is included in this article. The 1880 roster of the 1880 members of the Barry County Pioneer Association included: Calvin Hill. Sept. 1835; Isaac Messer. July 1836; Loren Rich, bom in county, July 1839; Levi Holmes. Sept. 1845; T.P. Barnum, Sept. 1843; B.S. Dibble, Oct. 1836; C.W. Bassett. Sept. 1836; Henry Marble. Aug. 1847; Newell Nichols, Oct. 1846; A.E. Wellman. Feb. 1843; A.S. Quick. Nov. 1838; John A. Fuller, April 1836; Anson Weir, Sept. 1840; Willard Hayes. 1837; William Hayt. Aug. 1836; Mrs. Abram Quick, 1837; James Hathaway. June 1837; Flavia van DeWalker. 1836; D.S. Bugbee. Jan. 1845; O.P. Wellman, 1840; Charles McQueen. Sept. 1845; William Green. Sept. 1848; Hiram Jones. 1845; George Cline, Feb. 1841; Mrs. George Cline, Feb. 1837; John Q. Cressy. Oct. 1842; Nelson coman. 1836; A. Whitcomb, Feb. 1845; A. G. Stinson and wife, Oct. 1841. Sarah E. Durkee, 1835; J.G. Gordon, bom 1845; J.M. Wood. 1845; W.H. Cressy, Oct. 1842; Jacob Rhodes, Sept 1837; W.A. More. April. 1838; Ira Shipman, Feb. 1838; Mrs. John Q. Cressy. March, 1844; A.E. Henyon, bom in Carlton. 1838; H.E Hoyt. 1848; George Freeman. Sept. 1843; Joseph Freeman, 1843; Mrs. HI. Sprague. Sept. 1840; William Tinkler, April 1845; George Ingram, born Dec. 1839; Mrs. LA. Holbrook, 1842; Celastia Coman. Sept. 1840; Phebe Coman. July 1844; Dr. William Upjohn. July 1841; James Young. 1848; Mrs. James Young, Nov. 1848; C.J. Norris, Aug. 1849; Mrs. CJ. Norris, Aug. 1842; Leander Lapham, May 1837; Albert Warner, Oct. 1845; Mrs. Albert Warner, June 1835; Mrs. Lucina Hanna, Oct. 1842; A.W. Chapin, June 1840. Mrs. R.K. Mudge. Oct. 1843; D.B. Pratt, Aug. 15, 1845; Mrs. A.E. Davis, Jan. 1843; W.K. Barber. May 1842; B. Travis. April 1847; H.b. Barnum. March 1838; J. Hines, bom Aug. 7. 1842; Mn. H. Wood. Nov. 15, 1843; S.S.Ingerson, June 1845; Mrs. O.P. Wellman, fall, 1838; David Hoes. Dec. 1844; Emetine Trego, fall. 1836; John Barnum. • Sept. 1847; D.W. Smith, Smith. Sept. 1842; E. Shattuck, Oct. 1844; J.W. Culler. Oct. 1844; W.P. Wilkinson. Jan. 4. 1836; Jesse Jordan, Bom Sept. 18391; A.E. Stevens. March 1847. Charles Galloway. Oct. 1837; Jonathan Haight. Oct. 1837; S. Haight. Oct. 1837; J.W. Hendershott, Oct. 1844; C.W. Young, Sept. 1841; W. Marble. July 1845; G.W. Knapp, Feb. 1842; Mrs. Eli Lapham, July 1837; James Kilpatrick. Nov. 1847; Mrs. M.A. Morrell, bom Oct 1837; Amasa S. Parker. Sept. 1830; Hiram J. Kenfield. Oct. 1839; Mrs. Alvin W. Bailey. Dec. 1839; Alvin W. Bailey, 1839; John S. Van Brunt, March 1839; W.C. Trego. May 1848; Israel S. Gear, Nov. 1847; Allen Jones, April 1846; John F. Emory, April 1848; Luther Bennett. May 1845; Philo A. Sheldon, June 1846; Mrs. A.D. Cook, Nov. 1844; A J. Bowne, June 1837; R.B. Messer, Aug. 1844; George H. Robinson, spring, 1841; W.H. Stebbins, June 1945; W.P. booram, Oct. 1846; Fred Barlow. Feb. 1847; M. Durham, May 1849; J.D. Wickham. Nov. 1836; John A. Robinson. May 1846; James Townsend. July 1837; William Crabb, Sept. 1847; W.S. Rogers, March 1848; Milo T. Wheeler. March 1846; J.M. Rogers, Nov. 1836; P. McOmber, Nov. 1838; D. McComber, Nov. 1838. James B. Carpenter. Oct. 1847; Asa Odell, Sept. 1843; David G. Robinson, June 1848; John J. Hendershott, May 1844; Mrs. Daniel Williams, 1840; Mrs. W.A. Moore, Sept. 1843; Orin Wellman. June 1841; Mrs. J.W. Maynard. Nov. 1845; Wm. O. Wooley. Feb. 1837; Mrs. Eunice Barnum. Nov. 1849; Mrs. Lucinda Sprague, Feb. 1838; J.H. Durkee. Sept. 1844; Mrs. R. Whitcomb. Feb. 1845; Estes Rich; B.W. Johnson. May 1838; Edward Bump, Jan. 1841. CITY OF HASTINGS Hiram Bronson. Nov. 1841; Jerediah Grammond. Feb. 1841; Mrs. Ellen Miller. Oct. 1841; Mrs. Matilda Wheeler. May 1848; Mrs. Sarah A. Robertson, Oct. 1844; Mrs. Mary McQueen. May 1845; Stephen Nichols, 1844; Mrs. Angela Hitchcock. Aug. 1840; A.J. Walker. Oct. 1848; C.W. Palmenter. Feb. 1840; Jerome Palmenter. Feb. 1840; Manning Dowd. Nov. 1848; G. D. Moore. Sept. 1848; Jacob Odell. Sept. 1843; Maty Townsend. Feb. 1839; Abby A. Whipple. 1847; John A. Jorrijn. Dec. 1838; Mrs. Mary Stemhoff. April 1844; J.H. Jordan. Feb. 1846; George H. Keith. June 1848; Martha M. Cook; J. H. Linington. Dec 1846.; H.A. Goodyear. Nov. 1840; R. E. Fuller. Sept. 1838; Mrs. Hannah Hendershot, Dec. 1844; B. J. Hendershot. Dec. 1844; Mrs. B.J. Hendershott. Oct. 1848. Henry P. Cherry. 1838; Sherman C. Prindle. June 1848; Mrs. Eliza Prindle. June. 1848; Charles Parker. Sept. 1835; Samuel W. Murry, Oct. 1844; Ruth Bates. Oct 1835; J.H. Persons, Jan 1837; Hannibal Marble. July 1845; Seymour Andrus. Sept. 1835; B.F. Hungerford, Sept. 1848; Rachel Haynes, Oct. 1837; Thomas Blackman. April 1842: P.P. Wheeler. Dec. 1845; Wells Boyington, 1837; William Ingram. March 1837; Jesse Townsend, July 1837. W. B. Wheeler. July 1842; A.E. Cooper. 1837; A.A. Mead. 1844; Mrs. L.A. benson. Sept. 1842; Clarina A. Fifield. Nov. 1843; Porter C. Freeman. 1843; Mary L. Geer. Jan. 1847; Mrs. Lucy bradley, 1847; Mrs.Leza Philips. 1849; James N. Coal. 1843; Mrs. James N. Coal, 1343; Julia teeple, 1844; Sarah G. Dibble. Oct. 1836; Mrs. T.P. Barnum, 1848; D.C. Shendon, Oct. 1842; John H. Norton, Oct. 1847; Orrin Jordan, fall, 1841; Sanford Otto, Dec. 1840; G.L. Wheeler. 1845; David A. Bowker, 1845; Mrs. Boardman Cooper, 1837; Mrs. Estes A. Jordan. 1840; L.J. Wheeler. March 1842; Samuel Bardon, 1848; David J. Hagar, April 1841; Rachel A. Hagar, Nov. 1840; Reuben Barton, fall. 1849; Joshiah Burge. March. 1847. Hervey c. Lewis, 1843; William Lewis, 1848; Adam Tinkler, George tinkler, from Sept. 1850; James W. Hotchkiss, 1845; Horace Dodge; Orson Dodge; Mina Stanley; William Gunn. 1846; Mrs. H.P. Bishop; Andrew A. Young, Oct. 1841; Mary E. Young, 1849; I.A. Holbrook. Jan, 1844; H.N. Sheldon, fall, 1841; D.C. Leach. 1838; John L. Fish, Jan. 1849; Z.B. Willison. 1840; William D. Hayes. 1846, L.N. Mixer, Jonas A. Hall. 1846; Mary T. Goodyear, 1846; N. Bailey, 1848; LA. Swin, 1949. J.W. Hahnes, 1843; MJ. Lathrop. 1837; S. C. Blood, 1837; Moses Durkee, 1838; H. c. Rogers. 1845; Slate Sisson; Mrs. Louisa Rogers, 1836; Philip Leonard. 1836; B.S. Dibble, 1836; T.P. Johnson. 1836; George Jordan; John Hynes, 1842; W.C. Sabasol. 1848. D.C. Warner. 1848; Elizabeth Booram, 1847; J.S. Fowler, 1842; Isaac N. Keeler, 1849; Mrs. Isaac N. Keeler, 1848; William Vester, 1844; Chauncey A. Barnes, 1845; Henry Jones, Dec. 1849; Judge R. Barnum. 1845; Mrs. John R. Barnum, 1845; Mrs. John Gutchers, 1837; William Smith. 1837; Oscar Young. 1840; William B. Hitchcock, 1847. Mrs A. Wakefield; Congdon Brown, 1836; George Whitney, 1845; Thomas Tinkler, June 1846; L.C. Gesler, 1850; Francis Holden. Dec. 1836; Hiram Rogers. Sept. 1842; Aaron Durfee; Amanda Durfee, 1839; J.W. Buckle, 1841; Eskesau (Indian, bom Jan. 1. in Hastings), 1818; Celeste Hayford, 1850; S. Rich, 1848; Mrs. E.T. Hagle. 1851; D.C. Sheldon, 1842; James Willison, Oct. 1842; Esther J. Willison; P.N. Baldwin. July 1842; Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Horace Wellman, 1838; Robert S. King, March, 1839; Mrs. Earl Brown, July 1850; Byron Dennis, Jan. 1847; George W. Bump, 1844. Mrs. Edward Bump, 1839; Mrs. M.P.B. Hendershott, 1844; Mrs. Mira E. Bump; O.T. Munion, Oct. 1844; Mrs. Vashti Munion, 1844; Mrs. Sisson; L.W. Hitch­ cock. Sept. 1845; John Woodman. Jan. 1846; Birney Van Brunt. 1844; Mrs. Eliza Turner, 1840; Eunice A. Doyle, 1849; Dr. A. P. Drake, 1851; Mrs. Rogers, 1834; Allen Green, 1848; A.E. Durfee, 1846; A.M. Durfee. 1839; A. Dodge. 1851; Joshua Booram. 1849; Bord Craig. Aug. 1950; John Olner. 1851; George Gregory. Archie McQueen. 1850; B J. Trego, May 1949; D.D. Smith, Nov. 1850; H.D. Pierce, Dec. 1851; Mrs. Elizabeth. Dec. 1851; Mrs. Elizabeth Gage, 1847; J.W. Hitchcock, 1846; Mrs. J.F. Emory; Mrs. F. Smith. 1845; W J Phelps. 1851; J Townseld. Jr 1849; Mrs. Harriet E. Barnum. Jan. 1846; C. Center; Charles Williams. Oct 1844. John J. Fuller. Sept. 1849; Richard Haney. March 1841; Levi Chase. Nov. 1844; Madison McMurray. Jan. 1851; E. Hines. July. 1843; Charles Horton. March. 1847; Nehemiah Lovell. 1841; Mrs Dau son. 1850; Mrs. Matilda Wheeler. April. 1846. M J. Lathrop. 1851; L.A. Cain. May. IK5O. Lcsirr Van Brocklin. April. 1849; Russell Slade; Mrs Hannah Quackenbush; D U Rogers. 1850; T B Diamond. 1847. M Willison. Jan. 1840; C.S. Cunham. Sept. 1851: D.W. Ellis. July. 1844. Dan Bolinger. July 1847; Isaac Fish. 1844. Mrs Eli/a C Fish. 1844; A.B. Morford. 1851. Mrs Mary A. Kipp. 1846; Orson Sheldon. 1851. Mrs Mary H. Robinson. 1849; C.V Robinson. 1846; William H Hayford. 1850. Mrs Elizabeth Haines. 184. Seth Leverwell. March 1844. JC Russell. 1949; Mrs. Minnie Hammond. George Lewis. Nov. 1850; Mn. Lucinda Lewis, 1850; Mrs. Mary Cook. 1850; Delia A. Durham. 1850;T. Houghton. Sept. 1846; M.A. Ludlow. March 1845; C.W Whitcomb. March 1845; Frank Stebbins, bom here. l853;ErzaC. Barnum. born here. 1853; Horace Ludlow. March. 1845. John W. Buckle. Jan 1841; William Lewis. 1849; R.B. W'ightman. Oct. 1851; Louisa Brown. June 1850; Moses Shults and wile. April. 1854; Byron Travis, spring. 1846. Wm. Morgan and wife. 1847; Laura McPherson, 1847; Francis Miller. Jan. 1850; Mrs. Nellie Wellman. 1849; N.R. Wheeler. Dec. 1845; Aaron Leonard. Oct. 1851; Peter Young. 1843. Isaac Yoyt. fall of 1848; M.W. Blanchard. 1845; L. Chamberlain. Sept. 1850; J.J. Pease. 1836; Mrs. Malvina Barnum. 1837; M.H. Maynard, bom Sept. 1849; B.R. Rose. Feb. 1852; John Patton. 1836; John McCallum. Dec. 1838; B.C. Cramer. April 18521; Frank Pratt; Henry Hendershott. 1844; James Hines; Elizabeth Irving; Felix Chamberlain. 1850; D.R. Trego. 1849; Mrs L. A. Snyder. 1846; H.S. Larkin. 1851; J.M Leach. 1839; Wm. W. Sortwell. 1851; W.A. Sortwell. 1851; John R. Robinson, Aug. 1848: BJ. Bottom. 1848; Anson Maynard, born here. 1850. Mrs. H.S. Widger. bom here in 1849; William Robinson. 1847; James A Sweazey. Jan. 5. 1851; Henry Bennett. Jan. 1840; Ira Virgil. 1852: Rachel Virgil. 1852; Mrs. M.H. Wing. Nov. 1853; Elsie Magoun. Nov. 1853; P.E. Johnson. Dec1846; Philura Shaw, April 1852; James Meeloy, 1848; Samuel Garrison. 1852; M. H. Wing. March 1853; Alfred J. Haines. 1848; Simon Matthews. 1854; P.A. Thnxip. 1851; Geo. W. Conkwright. 1852; Wm. G. Brown; Elijan A. Shaw. I860; Isaac Virgil. 1853; E.O. Johnson. Dec. 1846; Elam Elliott. Sept. 1852; John M. Nevins. April 1853; William Peake. Nov. 1863; Sarah Peake. Nov. 1863; George H. Robinson. 1838; Thomas Burr. 1852; Frank A Prindle. Nov. 1852; W.P. Fifield. Sept 1853; S.C. Kenyon, Nov. 1854; D.F. Fish. Feb. 1844; F.A. Fuller 1844; A.F. McIntosh. 1854; E. Robinson 1853; J.M. Hams. June 1853; James Dunning. July 1853; Thomas Altoft, July 1853; Barney Wright. 1855; A.J. Hams. Aug. 1854; J.A. Hams. 1847; Milo L. Williams. 1850; Eli Nichols. Feb. 1837. Sources: History of Allegan and Harry Counties: D. W. Ensign and Co. 1880. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let us Quote Your Work! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 269 * 269 • 269 • 269 ♦ 269 • 269 • 269 » 269 « 269_^_269 ORDINANCE NO. 362 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE 9. DIVISION 1 AND ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RY ALLOWING DUPLEXES TO RE GUILT WITHOUT A RASEMENT AND RY ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR APARTMENT AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DWELLINGS A complete copy of Ordinance ' 62 is available for inspection at the City Clerk s Office. City Hall. 201 E State Stree . Hastings. Michigan This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publica­ tion in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by May. second by Wood, that Ordinance No. 362 be adopted Yeas: Jasperse. Wood. May. Tubbs. McIntyre. Kiernan and Campbell Nays: Bleam Absent None I. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 25th day of November 2002 is available at the City Clerk's Office Beat The Rush! Have your printing materials reprinted today! 616 to 269 Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Forms • Brochures Flyers • Stamps • Catalogs • Promotional Items Call us today and let one of our sales representatives help you. 269-945-9554 Everil G. Manahum, City Clerk ............ 1-800-870-7085 j-»ds*choiceonemail.i<>m 269 - 269 • 269 » 269 i? �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursoay. November 28, 2002 Trojans’ D too much for Panthers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton’s varsity girls' basketball season ended in the district semi finals when (hey ran into the Middleville Trojans on their way to a district championship. Tough defense carried the Trojans to a 65-47 victory. "We haven’t seen an aggressive man-to­ man defense like that all year. ” said Pan­ ther coach Rick Williams. Janine Dykstra, with a little help from her teammates from time to time, clamped down on Delton's leader Kortni Matteson holding her to only three free throws in the second half and seven points total all night. ”Wc put her (Matteson) at the point to get her the ball more. ” said Williams, “but they did a great job of getting in the passing lanes and not letting her get the ball back once she’d passed it.’’ Shannah Fisher stepped up to lead Del­ ton in scoring with 14 points, but she was the only Panther in double figures, and that wasn’t enough to hang with the Trojans. With only 20 seconds left in the first quarter Middleville’s Chanda Brice hit a three pointer to break a 6-6 tie. Roxann Huisman responded with a bucket to make it 9-8 at the end of one. but it was the clos­ est Delton would be the rest of the way. Middleville then outscored Delton 18-6 in the second quarter to take a 13 point lead into halftime. Each time Delton inched closer in the second half TK’s scoring leaders were there to thwart the rallies. Matteson stole the ball, drove down the court and dished to Huisman for two points to pull the Panthers within five points with just over five minutes to play in the third, but Jessica Flaska responded with the next three points to give Middleville a little more room. Delton then pulled within four a few minutes later, but Megan Dutcher con­ verted a three point play for the Trojans, then Flaska scored soon after to build TK’s lead back up to nine points, and ended the third up seven. Middleville’s freshman forward Flaska exploded for 27 points for the Trojans on the night and also pulled down 10 re­ bounds. Trojan senior Megan Dutcher had 16. The two of them did most of the Tro­ jan’s damage offensively using their strength down low against Delton. “She made some great cuts, and the girls made some great passes to great her the ball.” said Uyl of Flaska’s excellent offen­ sive performance. Also in double digits for Middleville was sophomore guard Chanda Brice with 11. The Trojans would score the first six points of the fourth quarter and the Pan­ thers never got closer than eight points from tying the ball game the rest of the way. Delton’s Huisman and Shanna Tamminga. and Middleville’s Stacy Vander Werp each had six points for their respec­ tive teams. TK s Janine Dykstra stayed in Delton guard Kortni Matteson's pocket and held HardP3)ntherS *ead*n9 scorer ’n check for most of ,he night. (Photo by Perry Byron stops TK after district title Roxann Huisman (44) tries to battle past TK’s Jessica Aaska in the district semi s at Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) TK celebrpfes Its class B district title last Friday night in the Hastings High School gym. (Photo by Patricia Johns) the 1 Delton junior Shanna Tamminga gets past a whole crowd of Trojans to get off a shot early in the district, semi's. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Once again TK’s varsity girls’ basketball team ran into Byron Center, and once again the O-K Blue champion Bulldogs proved to be too much for the Lady Trojans. “They’re just good,” said Trojan coach Marcy Uyl. Each time TK faced the Bulldogs this fall the final difference was better for the Trojans, but the jump from game two to by taett Bremer Throwin’ out thanks for all the giving Keeping with the sports writing tradition of doing the annual Thanksgiving thank you’s, I figured I’d do the same thing this week. I've got tea start off with the thank you to all the kids Tuesday who helped get me through my first all-county photo/Arby’s day. They were great and it was nice to finally get to just sit down and talk with some of them and find out that these arc some of the local communities' best people, not just best athletes. Also for helping with the day, Saxon golf coach Bruce Krueger, and athletic assistant Frankie, as well as all the other coaches and athletic directors who came along for the ride. I am thankful for having Wednesday night off. but 1 just wish it hadn’t come at the expense of a couple of strong state tournament runs by the Middleville and Maple Val­ ley girls’ basketball teams. I probably would have gotten to take another 100-plus mile trip up to Merrill, while somebody else made the little cruise over to Lakewood to sec TK. but 1 would have been more than happy to do it to sec those girls keep reaching new goals. Even though my friends would have hated me for leaving town while they were arriv­ ing. I also need to thank all the coaches and athletic directors, and athletic directors secre­ taries around who did such a good job helping me get this thing going this fall, and to keep it going. While I'm thanking people at the schools I should probably add the ticket takers in all the surrounding counties who believed that there was a Sun and News, or Lakewood News, or Maple Valley news and kept letting me on fields and in gyms all fall. And 1 can’t leave out the thanks to the people here at the paper who were “on the t-am" with me this season taking photos, and helping me learn how to get these papers out to you each week. On a lighter note some thanks should be given out to the Lions, if only for this week. Sure football games are great on Thanksgiving, it’s a wonderful tradition, but again this year we can just sit back and relax while they play. Just find a nice cozy spot in front of a TV close your eyes and let your stomach do its thing. Of course you might miss that second where you get to walk away from the fright on the field coming across the air­ waves to fill up another bow l of Doritos or the like. We don’t have to worry that this game means anything, other than maybe draft posi­ tion next summer. And even if the game is close at the end. sure Joey can make it exciting, but the Lions will most often put the other team in the position where they have the best chance to win and sec if the opponent can pull it out. Makes sense doesn’t it? Thank goodness that we’re in America. Thank goodness we’re not at war yet. Hey. why don’t we just start whipping out electric cars or the like and not worry about it? Maybe that’s not the sports column. Oh well. Trojan senior Megan Dutcher puts all of her effort into trying to save the ball and her team in the regional semi. (Photo by Perry Hardin) provement that was made between the first two meetings. Byron Center headed to the regional fi­ nals at Lakewood Wednesday night after dosing out TK's season 67-41. The Bulldogs came right out and did their thing, scoring 20 points in each of the first two quarters then 19 in the third to lead 59-29 at the end of three quarters. TK was a little unfortunate that Unity Christian held Byron’s junior star Crystal Zick to only four points in last Friday's dis­ trict final. “She came out with a little fire in her," said Uyl. “She was ready to go.” Zick scored 28 points to lead all scorers in the game, by taking advantage of TK down low, and when she wasn't scoring she was finding her teammates as they broke towards the basket Uyl said that her team switched from man-to-man defense to a zone in the second half and the girls did a good job of stopping Byron’s penetration, but it was one of those things that's just too little, too late “Our kids battled hard to the end,” said Uyl. In her final game, Megan Dutcher tied for the Trojan lead with 16 points. In the fi­ nal game of her first season. TK freshman Jessica Flaska also finished with ten to end the playoffs with a scoring average of 173 points per game. Flaska also led TK with ten rebounds and senior Stacy Vander Werp added nine. Chanda Brice and Vander Werp each chipped in with six points for TK. “I hope they (Byron Center) get to the fi­ nals,” said Uyl, “so we can say he we lost to a good team.” But then she acknowl­ edged that yes, they already knew that. The Trojans earned their trip to regionals with a 62-49 win over the Lady Tigers of Allegan in the district finals Friday Nov. 22. The game began with a heartfelt singing of the national anthem by the fans when the tape player stopped in the middle. At the end of the first quarter TK led by one point. 15 to 14. Even with the Allegan Tigers making the last shot of the half, TK lead by 31 to 23. In the third quarter TK raised their lead to 12 and then by 13 but when the period ended TK was ahead 45 to 34. The fourth quarter began with TK in foul trouble with Megan Dutcher leaving with five fouls as she was one of three TK play­ ers in double digits with 11. See TK Basketball page 11 1 I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 - Page 11 Lion ladies fall in regional opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley’s varsity gats’ basketball team got the program’s first district title in 15 years last Friday night. Nov. 22. at Bel­ levue, but the pride of the accomplishment is still settling in as they get over their re­ gional loss to Pewamo-Westphalia from Monday night. “Il could have been us.” said junior Me­ gan Garvey as she talked with her team­ mates and Maple Valley athletic director Steve Sparks the day after the game about Pewamo’s chances of moving on in the state's class C girls’ basketball tournament. Oh. the harsh realities of tournament time. One game, one half, even one quarter where the ball doesn’t want to go into the basket can bring an end to an entire season. around the Olivet defense in the district final. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Leading 20-18 midway through the sec­ ond quarter Jessie Grant scored six straight points to put Valley up by eight, but Pe­ wamo came back to score the next seven points of the half to trail by only one going into the locker rooms. Pewamo senior center Nicole Piggott opened the second half with a bucket off of an offensive rebound to put the Pirates in the lead, but Stephanie Joostberns re­ sponded with the next two baskets to pull the Lions back on top. The game was lied at 33 by Pewamo’s Tcghan Thelen with a steal and a layup late in the third quarter, but Maple Valley got the lead back again with a bucket by Me­ gan Putnam. But from that point on it looked like there was a lid on the basket at the Maple Valley end of the floor. “We ran into a good team” said Lion coach Craig Kitching. “The shots just didn’t fall for us, and that was it.*’ Maple Valley made only one field goal in the fourth quarter, and only shot 5 for 25 in the entire second half. With the Lions* starters on the bench in the final minute of the third quarter Pe­ wamo forced a turnover with their press and turned a one point Valley lead to a one point lead of its own. A free throw by Bricann Treloar, then one by Grant got Valley their one point lead back, but it didn’t last long. Less than 20 seconds. Pewamo scored the next eight points, six by Piggott, and the Lions couldn’t climb out of the hole. Grant and Treloar were the leading scor­ ers for Valley, both playing in their final game in Maple Valley Blue. Grant was the only Lion in double figures with 12 points. She also had four steals and four blocked shots. Treloar combined eight points with eight rebounds and six steals for Valley. Also playing her final game was Ve­ ronika Pitukova. Her and Megan Garvey had seven points and four assists apiece. Piggott was the game’s high scorer with 20 points for the Pirates, and her teammate Gina Wirth added 13. The Lion’s earned their trip to the re­ gionals with their second win in as many Friday’s against Olivet in the district finals Nov. 22. Maple Valley head coach Craig Kitching gratefully accepted the Lions’ district trophy last Friday night, then handed it to his girls and got out of their way. A 55-41 Maple Valley victory broke out the hugs, the smiles, and of course the con­ fetti. The Lions got a lead in the second quar­ ter and held it all the way. As the final seconds waited to tick away the Lion stars were able to receive the tra­ ditional game ending ovations that they so rightly deserved. First senior point guard Jessie Grant with her 12 points, four steals, and countless floor bums. Then Bricann Treloar with her game high 17 points. 10 rebounds, and five more blocked shots. Megan Putnam pointed to relieve Stephanie Joostberns who returned to the Lions at exactly the right time. Next was senior guard Veronika Pi­ tukova who finished with seven points and banked in a big three from the left wing to give the Lions a 13 point lead in the third quarter. When Megan Garvey finally got off the free throw line and was able to accept her ovation, she walked off the floor with 14 points and seven rebounds. In the fourth quarter. Olivet had inched within seven points after being down by as many as 13, but with the pass of the game was Grant who sent a laser from center court to Treloar waiting down low to put Valley back up nine. The Eagles added a couple free throws a few seconds later, but then wouldn’t score again for almost four minutes. Maple Valley slowed things down on of­ fense just enough, and Olivet couldn’t get anything going on the other end. The next time the Eagles scored there were only 86 seconds left to play and Val­ ley was ahead by 12. Olivet came out of the first quarter with a 12-8 lead as both teams struggled to find their groove on offense, while battling tena­ cious defense from the other side. Trailing 19-17 after a big Olivet three pointer, Treloar got a three point play of her own, the old fashioned way, and put Valley back in the lead 20-19. The Lions led the rest of the ".'ay. Confetti fills the air as the Lady Lions celebrate their class C district title in Bellevue last Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Clearing up some cross confusion Due to some confusion in the criteria for selecting the all-Barry County cross-county first team there are some corrections to make to last week’s list. Hastings’ Chris Rounds on the boys’ team, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Aubrey Raymond on the girls* .-am should have been on the ail-county first teams rather than second teams. Chris Rounds, Hastings: Was the top Saxon finisher all year. He finished in 16th at the TK invite overall, seventh in the county, at 18:25, and was 18th overall at the O-K Gold finale to lead the Saxons. Aubrey Raymond, Thornapple Kel­ logg: Raymond finishaMxth overall at the O-K Blue conference finale to cam all con­ ference honors, and finished 34th at region­ als. Was the seventh Barry County girl across the line at the TK Invite. TK Basketball, continued from page 10 The final minutes of the fourth quarter were exciting as the teams traded turnovers and free throws. At the buzzer TK was in the lead 62 to 49. Leading scorers were freshman Jessica Flaska with 18 and junior Chanda Brice with 15. Also scoring for TK were junior Whit­ ney Robertson with 7, sophomore Ashley Aspinall with 5 and seniors Megan Dvkstra, Ryan Lavich and Stacy Vander Werp with two apiece. Coach Marcy Uyl praised her team for their confidence and composure when the two leading scorers got into foul trouble. “Defensively we did a gtxui job,” she says. “We had excellent help from the bench." BOWLING SCORES TK’s Aubrey Raymond Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - Jacob 205-514; Justin 185-501; Derrick 142-412; Tim 148-384; Mitch 136-365. Boys High Gums - Paul 166; Chuck 153; Tom 141: Chris 139; Gary 124; Tim 121. Giris High Games and Series - Jennifer 110-274; Halie 132. The 2002 all-county girls’ cross-county team, (from left) Monique Hoyle (Delton), Jessica Stortz (TK). Elise Nyland (TK), Natalie Hoag (TK), Kaleigh Page (TK), Chaney Robinson (TK). (Missing is TK’s Aubrey Raymond) Hastings' Chris Rounds The 2002 all-county boys’ cross-country team, (from left) Evan Williams (Delton). Justin Yager (Lwood), Dan Morris (Lwood), Corey Thelen (Lwood), Ryan King (Lwood). (Missing are TK’s Tim Brog and Hastings’ Chris Rounds) Prescription Convenience... 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In the cases of Middleville and Maple Valley they also helped lead their squads to district titles this fall. All County First Team Laura Dipert. Hastings: in her second year as team captain and third year as a var­ sity starter Dipert was second on the Sax­ ons in scoring average with 9 points per game. A hard-nosed player, but a calming influence on her teammates as she ran the point for Hastings. Megan Dutcher. Middleville: Trojan senior co-captain really came on strong at the end of the season and averaged 11 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. She was an honorable mention all-conference selec­ tion in the O-K Blue. Megan Garvey, Maple Valley: The lone junior starter for the Lions most of the season. Garvey led them in points with 340. had 108 rebounds and set a new school re­ cord by shooting 80% from the free throw line. She was an all-SMAA first tcammer this fall as well. Jessie Grant. Maple Valley: This Lions senior controlled things from her point guard spot this fall on her way to earning a spot on the all-SMAA first team. She led the team with 95 steals and 100 assists, while also scoring 198 pts this fall and pull­ ing down 92 rebounds. Kortni Matteson. Delton: The Pan­ ther’s junior captain was an all-KVA selec­ tion this fall. She averaged 10.1 points per game and had 61 assists to lead the Pan­ thers while also pulling down over 100 re­ bounds. She also shot 72% from the free throw stripe. Brieann Treloar, Maple Valley: The Lions’ senior forward/ccnter led the team in blocked shots with 58 this fall and re­ corded 81 steals. She also scored 275 points and pulled down 176 rebounds. Go­ ing 127 of 175 from the free throw line tied the old school record of 72%. but was bested by her teammate. Treloar was an­ other first team all-SMAA performer for the Lions. All County Second Team Jessie Buche, Lakewood: A 5’11” jun­ ior who is a very athletic forward for this fall. Her defense and rebounding were im­ portant for the Vikings, as well as her occa­ sional scoring outburst. Jessica Flaska, Thornapple Kellogg: This hard working freshman averaged 11 points and 9 rebounds a game during the regular season. She followed that up by leading TK with a 17.5 points per game av­ erage in its district title run. Margo Lutz, Delton: A senior. Lutz av­ eraged 5.7 points and 6 rebounds per game and received honorable mention all-confer­ ence honors in the KVA. Her real strength was defense where she wreaked havoc on opponents down low. Niki Noteboom, Hastings: Playing at "breakneck speed" says coach Steve Laubaugh. Noteboom led the Saxons in scoring by averaging 9.3 points per game. She is an incredible athlete who averaged nearly 4 blocks per game to lead her team. Note­ boom also led the Saxons in minutes, re­ bounds. and steals in her senior season. Veronika Pitnkova, Maple Valley: Valley’s fourth highest scorer with 119 points this season while playing in only 16 games. She also swiped 31 steals and had 31 rebounds. Pitukova had 25 assists and knocked down 14 three pointers this fall. The 2002 all-county girls' basketball team, (from left) Brieann Treloar (Valley). Jessie Grant(Valley), Megan Garvey (Valley), Kortni Matteson(Detton), Laura Dipert(Hastings). and Megan Dutcher(TK). Stevie Spetoskey, Lakewood: Another extremely talented freshman who earned a spot on this second team. Spetoskey often led her team in scoring, and should be fun to watch in years to come on this young Vi­ king team. Stacey Vander Werp, Thornapple Kel­ logg: TK’s senior center was a defensive presence down low. She continued to im­ prove her offensive game during the year and ended up averaging 7.5 points per game and 7.8 rebounds. --------------GOLF The 2002 all-county boys' golf squad, (front from left) Nick Burpee (Valley). Pole Swiatek (Hastings). Chase Vanden Berg (TK). (back) Bobby Roush (TK). Dan Burbank (TK) . Brett Knight (TK), Levi Harold (TK). SOCCER-----------The 2002 all-county boys' soccer squad, (front from left) Andrew Vincent (Hastings), Higor Alencar (Lwood). Brad Stroner (Lwood), Patrick McKe­ own (TK), Jared Smith (TK), Eric Smith (TK), (back) Rick Tobias (Delton), Scott Larsen (Hastings), Eric Lamphere (BCC), Marcos Sanchez (TK). Tyler Harms (Lwood). County tennis stars The 2002 all-county girls' tennis team, (front from left) Margo Cooklin (Hastings). Meiisa Potts (TK), Rachel Clinton (TK). Cary Middlebush. (TK), Kara Hutchens (TK), (back) Keagan Krauss (l.wopff), Karen Kruisenga (Lwood). I loefle williams (Lwood). Mia Smith (Lwood). The hard courts featured some outstand­ ing performances by county girls this fall. A host of girls earned honors from their own conferences for the three teams in the county that have a girls* tennis squad. Nothing was bigger than Lakewood's second place finish at regiomls and ensu­ ing trip to the state finals. We’re proud of what we have done ... and we want you to see it! OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 2002 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1425 South Hanover All County First Team Singles Margo Cooklin, Hastings: Captain of the Hastings girls' tennis team and voted team MVP after finishing the year at first singles. She earned all O-K Gold honors af­ ter completing a 17-11 season. Kara Hutchens, Thornapple Kellogg: TK’s first singles player, she finished fourth at the O-K Blue tournament and was named all O-K Blue. Hutchens finished the season with 8 wins and was named co­ MVP of this fall’s team. Karen Kruisenga, Lake wood: One of the Viking senior co-captains. she was also a co-MVP for Lakewood. Kruisenga had 10 wins this fall and finished fifth in her flight at the state finals. Cary Middlebush, Thornapple Kel­ logg: Compiled a 19-6 record playing sec­ ond singles in her senior season for the Trojans. The runner up at the O-K Blue tournament, she earned all-conference hon­ ors and was half of TK's co-MVP duo. Noelle Williams, Lakewood: A junior, Williams played in the top spot for the state finalists. She was chosen as a co-MVP and had nine wins playing against the top com­ petition. Doubles Keagan Krauss and Mia Smith, Lake­ wood: The pair of seniors teamed up at first doubles for Lakewood and finished fifth at the state finals. Krauss compiled a 19-8 record and was one of the team’s co­ captains. Smith found time among her world travels to team with Krauss for a 13­ 5 record. Rachel Clinton and Meiisa Potts, Thornapple Kellogg: Both girls finished the season with over 20 wins, Clinton 21 and Potts 22. At second doubles, the pair finished second at the O-K Blue tourna­ ment. The third seed going into rcgionals, the girts knocked off the second seed and finished as runner up to the eventual state champs from East Grand Rapids. Both girts arc seniors playing on the tennis team for the first time. All County Second Team Tracy Barbour, Lakewood: Another of Lakewood’s senior co-captains, Barbour finished the year with 10 wins at third sin­ gles. She finished fifth for the Vikes at the state finals. See TENNIS, page 14 ’you are Qnvited/ HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a puttie hearing upon the following proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance on Thursday December 19. 2002. at 700 p.m at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township The item(s) to be considered al the puttie hearing consist of the following 1 The proposed amendment ol the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the adoption of a new Article XXVIII establishing a ’OSP- Open Space Preservation Overlay District This very special former home has been a landmark in Hastings for nearly IOO years. Recent events made it clear that this classic home might soon be cut Into apartments or worse. as a development option lor owners ot land within the "AA- and "RR" zoning ttstricts as well as those lands m the *RL* zoning district that are served by a public sanitary sewage disposal system This Article allows the dustenng of dwellings within an Open Space Preservation Development subject to extensive regulations regarding, among other Carol Jones Dwyer took a chance. Even though the property was zoned residential, she purchased It. hoping to be able to relocate her law office. She then commissioned Reynolds Mapping and Surveying to develop a proposed site plan and asked the Hastings Planning Commission and City Council to help her to save this historic structure by zoning it for offices and light commercial use. things open space and minimum lol dimension requirements 2 The proposed amenoment ol Section 16.4 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add reference to the "OSP" Open Space Preservation Overlay District 3 The proposed amendment of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to redesig­ nate the existing Articles XXVIII end XXIX to. respectively. Arocies XXIX and XXX Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Hope Township Zoning Administrator al the Township Hall at any time during reguli. r business hours up to the date ot the heanng and may further be received by the The City created a Planned Unit Development allowing for office use of the existing house and for an eventual addition of two more buildings on the wooded hillside. So. Carol wants to show this treasure to everyone who is or has been curious about this antique jewel by opening it up to the community for their inspection and enjoyment. U’e wish to thank the following contractors for their help: Reynolds Land Surveying. Phillips Residential Design and Construction. Hastings Concrete. Norm Aspinall. Roger Smith. Stoney Lake Asphalt. Line Design Tree Movers. Janet Clancy. S&LP Enterprises. Gun Lake Communications. The Law Offices of Carol Jones Dwyer 1425 South Hanover (M-37), Hastings 616-945-0789 J Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Anyone interested m reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy ot me same al the Hope Township Hall dunng regular business hours of regular business days herearter until the tana ot the hearing and may further examine the same at the public heanng Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the heanng to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township dark Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below James Carr, Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 Notice of Mortgage Forectoaura Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MUJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hea been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ronald L Ohs. a single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated April X. 1997, and recorded on May 5.1997 to Uber 693 on Page 309 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and potobc of the State of Michigan, as assignee by an assignment dated April 30. 1997. which was recorded on May 5. 1997. in Uber 693 on Pago 316 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on June 16. 1997, in Uber 698 on Pago 372. Berry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 30/100 dollars ($52,569.30), mdudmg interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in seid mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notce is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on December 19. 2002 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 45 of HardendorTs Addition to the Qty of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of plats on Page 72. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Surte 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200229810 Jaguars (12/5) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 - Page 13 Area’s top gridders The 2002 all-county footoall offense, (front from left) Michael Beach (Lwood), Josh Ryan (Lwood). Tommy Pett (Lwood). Scott Secor (Lwood). Ryan Adams (TK). Darrin Tape (TK), (back) Tyler Harms (Lwood). Kris Vezino (Lwood), Jonathan Dentor. (Valley). Cam Smith (Valley). Eric Smith (Valley). Jimmy Himeiss (Valley). (Missing is Lakewood's Matt Stowell) Maple Valley Lions and Lakewood Vi­ kings dominate the senior laden all-county football first teams, and rightly so as they were the two teams to reach the playoffs this fall. For many of the players this is just another award to tack on to a long list of honors they’ve received this fall. There arc some players that most would remember for a great block on offense, or a big hit on defense that arc honored on the other side of the ball, but many of them were great two way players. To fit the most deserving athletes on the first team some of the guys may actually be honored at their second best position. First Team Offense Quarterback Scott Secor, Lakewood: Chosen as the MVP of the first Viking squad to make the playoffs in ten years. This senior passed for 910 yards and 6 touchdowns, and rushed for 717 yards and 9 TDs. Also had 37 tack­ les and 4 interceptions as a safety in his second straight season as an all-Capital Cir­ cuit selection. Running Backs Jimmy Himeiss, Maple Valley: An allSMAA running back. Himeiss averaged 7.7 yards per carry this fall, sprinting for 715 total yards and 9 touchdowns. The senior also had six breakups and three intercep­ tions as a comer on the Lions' defense. Tommy Pett Lakewood: A senior, he led the Vikings in rushing with 802 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry and had 6 touchdowns. A selection to the all-Capital Circuit second team, he also had 78 yards receiving. Eric Smith, Maple Valley: The leading rustier for the Lions this fall with 1.082 yards. An all-SMAA performer. Smith ended his senior season with a 7 yards per carry average. He accounted for 21 Maple Valley touchdowns and 156 total points. He also had 4 interceptions and 55 tackles on the other side of the ball. Offensive Linemen Mike Beach, Lakewood: 6’3” 260 pound senior was an all-Capital Circuit se­ lection at tackle and had an 86% blocking peicentagc on the end of the Viking offen­ sive line. Jonathan Denton, Maple Valley: He was the center o’ the Maple Valley offensivc line that set a team record for rushing yards. This 5’9" 230 pound senior earned all-SMAA honors for the Lions this fall. LEGAL NOTICE Notice ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Flikkema and Melissa Flikkema husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiFirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31,2001. and recorded on June 5. 2001 in instrument No 1060894 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Cfttfinancial Mortgage Company. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated October 31. 2001. which was recorded on Novem > .r 13, 2001, in Instrument No 1069621. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 11/100 dollars ($142,372.11), including interest at 10.350% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in saic mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided notice is hereby given that sa>d mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 2. Ridgeviow. according to the recorded Plat the’a of in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 32 Barry County. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. November 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott 8 Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bmgham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200229800 Team M (12/19) Josh Ryan, Lakewood: 5’10” 250 pound senior center was named to the all­ Capital Circuit second team and had a blocking percentage of 84%. Cam Smith, Maple Valley: Another big reason for the Lions season rushing record. Cam is a 6’ 205 pound senior that earned second team all-SMAA honors at right guard for Maple Valley. He also saw time al defensive end. Matt Stowell, Lakewood: Another sec­ ond team all-Capital Circuit selection for the Vikings, 5’10” 200 pound guard had a blocking percentage of 82% and also made some big plays on defense for the Vikes in his senior season. Tight End Ryan Adams, Thornapple Kellogg: This senior had 27 catches for 290 yards and 3 touchdowns coming off the end of the line and was quite often the target for TK quarterbacks when they needed a big completion. Maybe stronger on defense, as a linebacker he had 94 tackles, 2 intercep­ tions. and two fumble recoveries. Wide Receivers Darrin Tape, Thornapple Kellogg: Sometimes a widt out, sometimes a run­ ning back, sometimes a defensive back, sometimes a kicker, this junior led TK in receiving yards with 446 and had 3 touch­ downs. A big play specialist Tape averaged 22 yards per catch. Kris Vezino, Lakewood: This senior led the Vikings in receiving on his was to all­ Capital Circuit honors. He caught 37 passes for 522 yards for 4 touchdowns in his final season. Vezino also averaged 223 yards on 11 kick returns. Kicker Tyler Harms, Lakewood: The Vikings were never afraid to pul this seniors leg to the test at critical limes. Harms, also an all­ county soccer selection, hit two field goals to keep the Vikings close in their district loss at Charlotte. First Team Defense Defensive Linemen Alec Belson, Thornapple K rilogg: An all O-K Blue selection following his junior season, Belson was back for his senior campaign this fall and had 59 tackles up front for the Trojans. Brad Griffin, Lakewood: 5’11” 170 pound defensive lineman had 73 tackles in his senior campaign. Picked up a fumble and a place on the all- Capital Circuit first team. Aaron Schallhorn, Delton: 5*11" 215 pound senior was the leading vote getter in all-KVA voting this fall after recording 79 tackles on the defensive line and sacking opposing quarterbacks a team high 13 times. Schallhorn also had a team high 4 fumble recoveries. A two way starter, he did double duty as the Panthers center. Ben Smith, Maple Valley: Valley coach Guenther Mitteistaedt said that Ben was his best defensive lineman this fall. This junior had 34 tackles at the end of the regular sea­ son for the Lions, and made second team all-SMAA Linebackers Cody Deatsman, Lakewood: 5'11” 205 pound senior linebacker led the Vikings in tackles with 121, and was chosen to the all­ Capital Circuit first team. Bryan Dunlap, Maple Valley: A 5’7” 160 pound senior who earned all-SMAA honors at linebacker. Dunlap finished the year with 52 tackles and 2 fumble recover­ ies. He was also the Lions second leading rusher from his full back spot, finishing with 723 yards and 8 touchdowns. Dustin Morgan, Delton: A Panthers captain this fail, the senior was the team's leading tackler this fall with 104. He also recorded 8 sacks and was named the team’s MVP. The 5’11” 214 pound Morgan was named an all-KVA offensive guard on the other side of the ball. Defensive Backs Dustin Bowman, Hastings: The Saxons senior leader, and their only all-county first team selection. He was the Saxons lead tackler with 77 total, and had two intercep­ tions. On the other side of the ball Bowman set school records for pass completions, with 177, and passing yards, 1409. He threw 9 TD passes, and rushed for two more touchdowns. He was selected to the all O-K Gold first team as a defensive back. Ryan Grider, Maple Valley: This sen­ ior safety was named to the all-SMAA sec­ ond team with 2 fumble recoveries and 7 interceptions on the season. Grider finished the season with 50 tackles. He also had al­ most half of the Lions total receptions on the other side of the ball, 9, for 176 yards and 5 TDs. Jeff Vanderboon, Lakewood: The only Viking first teammcr who could return next season, was named to the all-Capital Cir­ cuit second team in ihis^his junior season. HS'^W'38 tackles and had 5 interceptions at cornerback for Lakewood. Justin VanSpronsen, Thornapple Kel­ logg: This senior was an all O-K Blue se­ lection for TK. He had 51 tackles and led the team with 4 interceptions. Punter Tyler Blacken, Delton: The only sopho­ more on the all-county first team,'Blacken did the punting duties for Delton when the offense stalled with him at the helm as quarterback. He was named to the all-KVA first team as a punter after averaging 39.1 yards per punt this fall, with a long of 61 yards. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 10, 2002, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2003 county budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber. 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml A copy of the proposed 2003 budget is avail­ able for public inspection during normal busi­ ness hours at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml. Debbie S. Smith, Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners Second Team Offense Quarterback Chad Baragar, Thomapple Kellogg: He was named all-conference honorable mention in the O-K Blue after his third and final season as the Trojans’ starting quar­ terback. Although he missed parts of the season due to injury Baragar still passed for 753 yards and 5 touchdowns, and ran for 218 yards and 5 more TDs. Running Backs Drew Bowman, Hastings: A junior run­ ning back and defensive back, he led the Saxons in rushing with 472 yards, with an average of 4.6 yards per carry. He set a school record catching the ball out of the backfield with 42 receptions. Kyle Farris, Thomapple Kellogg: An other Trojan who missed parts of the sea­ son due to injury, Farris carried the pigskin for 656 yards and 5 touchdowns in his jun­ ior campaign this fall. Offensive Linemen Boe Bissett, Delton: Delton coach Rob Hecthuis said that Bissett became a devas­ tating blocker for the Panthers as his senior season progressed. Dan Blair, Hastings: This junior saw time at tackle and guard on the Saxcn Oline. He is a great trapping lineman and solid pass blocker who helped buy time for QB Dustin Bowman set school passing re­ cords. Josh Grasman, Maple Valley: The 6*4” 230 pound senior played tackle for the Li­ ons this fall and earned honorable mention honors in the SMAA. Steve Johnson, Thornapple KeUogg: In his senior campaign he became one of TK’s top offensive linemen as the season pro­ gressed. Nathan Selby, Hastings: This Saxon senior was named :!>e team’s most im­ proved player. Selby is a good sized, solid lineman, who did a good job as a trap blocker. OFFICE FOR RENT Exceptional ano Four-room suite affordable or singles. Including: Conference room High-speed cable internet access Telephone system in place Utilities included Private parking Available: Limited secretarial services Copying Carriage House Professional Park Call 945-5050 for appointment 1 Hastings City Bank NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISCHARGE ALLOCATIONS Herr For You Siner 1886 lied Maximums it such dscharge is authorized in advance by a Special Discharge Allocation (SDA) Request Anyone may submit written comments on this proposal with­ in 30 days II no comments to this notice are received, the pro­ posed modification will be approved as set forth below without changes and without further public notice Written comments should be sent to City ol Hastings Public Works Waste Waler Division 225 N Cass Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 The proposed SDKs would be effective December 1. 2002. through June 30. 2003 Any changes between yearly pubbeatons to the approved Special Discharge Allocations will be kept on file al the Pubc Works Wastewater Division These changes may be reviewed by written request to the above address. The SDA's are described as lodows SPECIAL DISCHARGE AUOCATWH HOUSTWES. Viking Corporation to. May B Darrell Carr See FOOTBALL, page 14 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 26, 2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER BASTINGS BETAIL SBOP PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for dear coat finishes SI 0.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Wishing, Wiring, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor doming or combination special ___ martrnm marr—1— wteok are ■■6KEI5I0 STAR SCHOOL i/« w.wwawsuns. 265/545-5607 — CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS may authorize the discharge ol wastewater in excess ot identi- Second Team Defense Defensive Linemen Josh Cook, Maple Valley: 6’3” 305 pound junior defensive tackle improved a lot this fall and Valley coach Guenther Mit­ teistaedt said that Cook “really stepped it up at the end of the year". Cook ended the regular season with 35 tackles. Marc Miller, Lakewood: Miller saw time as an end and at linebacker in his jun­ ior year. He ended the season with 48 tack­ les and a fumble recovery. Geoff O’Donnell, Lakewood: 6 1" 215 pound senior was named to the all-Capital Circuit second team after completing his senior season with 53 tackles and a fumble recovery. Mike Vipond, Lakewood: 6*5” 265 pound junior on the Viking defensive line had 44 tackles and was named to the all­ Capital Circuit second team. Linebackers Lncas Barns, Lakewood: In his senior season with the Vikes, Bums was named to the all-Capital Circuit second team after re­ cording 64 tackles and picking off one pass in his final year. The 2002 all-county football defense, (front from left) Aaron Schallhorn (Deton), Tyler Blacken (Deton), Dustin Bowman (Hastings). Alec Belson (TK). Justin Van Spronsen (TK), Dustin Morgan (Deton), (back) Ben Smith (Valley) Bryan Dunlap (Valley). Ryan Grider (Valley). Jeff Vander Boon (Lwood). Brad Griffin (Lwood), Cody Deatsman (Lwood). PUBLIC WORKS. WASTEWATER DIVISION In accordance with Section 82-305 ot the City ol Hastings Ordinance, the City ol Hastings Wastewater Treatment Plant Tight End Brandon Kaiser, Lakewood: 6’2” 205 pound senior tight end had 208 receiving yards and two touchdowns this fall. Also an exccil-nt blocking tight end. Kaiser was named to the all-Capital Circuit second team. Wide Receivers Joe Arens, Hastings: The Saxon wideout who racked up the most yardage, he caught 29 passes for 404 yards and a cou­ ple of TDs. John Noto, Delton: A junior, he did a little bit of everything on offense for Del­ ton. He led them in receiving yards with 275. and had a nose for the end zone scor­ ing 8 touchdowns. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our Caledonia office. This is a sales onented position. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to new account opening as well as per­ forming various clerical and administrative duties related to the processing and servicing of mortgage and consumer loans. Qualified applicants will have above average data entry skills, be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills. Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W Court St., Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE/M-F FIRE DEPARTMENT BO FOR SALE OF 1005 CHEVROLET TANOE The City of Hastings wM be taking bids for the sate ol a 1995 Chevrolet 4-door Tahoe. 4 Wheel Drive 4-Speed Automatic Transmission. 5 7 Liter V-8 (350) engine 3 42 Rear Arie Ratio Cruise Skid Plate Package Rus many more extras Mileage 87870 The vehete can be seen at the Hastings Fire Department 110 E. MB St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Anyone wishing to bid on the above vehide must do so in writing and mark the outside of the sealed envelope (bid lor 1995 Tahoe) and turn into Crty Hall no later than 200 p m on December 12. 2002. Al that time the tads win be opened The vehide is being told as is (No warranty or guarantee to the condition ol the vehide). The crty ot Hastings reserves the nght to iejed any and aR bids in the best interest ot the Crty �Prgo 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 Two property owners protest Middleville annexation, but county board gives the green light by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Despite protests by two of the three af­ fected property owners, the Barrv County Board of Commissioners Tuesday ap­ proved annexing three contiguous Thomapplc Township properties to the village of Middleville. Commissioner Sandy James, the County Board’s vice chairwoman, cast the only dis­ senting vote. The village requested the annexation. Village Manager Bryan Gruesbeck said "we’re pleased that the County Board did make the decision to square up the village boundaries and insure that all properties both within and outside the village that are receiving village services pay an equitable share of the cost of those services." During a public hearing before the vote, affected property owners Lawrence G. Bai­ ley of 940 Arlington St. and Christopher Brooker of 936 Arlington St. voiced oppo­ sition. Brooker said he will be “forced” to pay $500 to $600 more in property taxes each year if his land is annexed to the village. After the vote, he said he expected the county to vote in favor of the annexation. “It’s progress. If 1 have to pay it, I have to pay it. You have to try (to fight it),” Brooker said. “You can’t cry over spilled milk,” He said claims have been made that as a township resident, he has been receiving village services without paying for them. The only village service we (currently) have is water, and we pay double for it.” He later added that the village plow docs come down his road, but he said the village gets state funds for plowing. “It seems a little bit ridiculous,” he told the County Board because he doesn’t be­ lieve he needs any of the benefits village officials say will be provided by annexa­ tion. Such a move will “steal freedom away from us,” Brooker also said. He’s concerned because he wants to build a pole bam in the future, and the vil­ lage has different ordinances. Gruesbeck, the village manager, said the township and vilbge ordinan xs are similar and the two units share the s? me planner. A “fundamental” issue that concerns Brooker is that he didn’t get to vote for members of the Village Council who want to annex his property because he has been a township resident. He noted that it’s like “taxation without iepresentation.” “We don’t need the sewer...,” he said. The village is preparing plans to install sewer services along Arlington Court in front of the three annexed properties, which will then also have access to sewer serv­ ices. Sewer is expected to be available next FOOTBALL, continued from page 13 BJ. Donnini, Hastings: Led the Saxon defense in solo tackles and first hits in his senior season. He had 70 total tackles, caused 2 fumbles, and picked up 2. Zach Vnrce, Maple Valley: After the defensive line cleared everybody out Vorce took down opposing ball carriers more than anyone else for the Lions, finishing the season with 72 tackles. Defensive Backs Zac Cuibert, Delton: Another junior on the Delton D, Cuibert was chosen as the team’s DB of the year. He had two inter­ ceptions this fall, and made a number of game/TD saving tackles. Josh Eldridge, Thomapple Kellogg: Junior cornerback played tough defense on the outside for TK. He had an interception in the season opener. Moving all over, Eldridge played some running back and some quarterback for the Tk team that was plagued by injuries this fall. Chad Ferguson, Hastings: A junior running back and defensive back, Ferguson was strong on both sides of the ball espe­ cially when the ball was in the air, defend­ ing opposing passes and pulling in a couple passes on offense. Ryan Ferguson, Hastings: Much the same story as his brother before him. He was another good defender in the Hastings secondary, and pulled in quite a few passes on the other side of the ball as well includ­ ing a couple of touchdowns. TENNIS, contd. from page 12 Rachel Meade and Alexandria Taylor, Lakewood: Meade a junior and Taylor a freshman teamed at fourth doubles for a re­ gional championship, and took fifth place at the state finals. Both girts finished the season with only three losses. Meade had 15 wins, and Taylor had a team high 21. Miche’le RaeU and Bethany Steorts, Thomapple Kellogg: Raetz finished the season with a 22-3 record. Steorts at 19-5. The two girts teamed up at fourth doubles to win the O-K Blue conference tourna­ ment. The run included a victory over the eventual state champs from Calvin Chris­ tian. NOTICE Applications are being accepted for the position of Director/Authorized Agent for the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund/Barry County Veterans Counselor. This is an appointed position with a monthly stipend. Qualifications required are bookkeeping, fil­ ing and basic knowledge of VA law. Applications may be obtained at the Barry County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on 12-6-02.________________ FwhyI year to the properties and owners will have up to three years to pay the capital connec­ tion costs, Gruesbeck said. Lawrence Bailey told the County Board that he never wanted to live in the village. “That’s why I bought my property out­ side the village." he said. “...I have no desire to be in the village. I would appreciate you folks voting against it.” Bailey also said he didn’t think Commis­ sioner Jim French should vote on the an­ nexation because he felt French, a former village president, had a conflict of interest because he had wanted the property an­ nexed in past years. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said he didn’t believe French had a conflict of interest because, to his knowledge, French doesn't stand to gain financially if the property is annexed. No official comment was made by or on behalf of the other affected property owner William Gavin of Gavin Chevrolet, 4600 North M-37 Highway. Tripp wondered if he was in favor of the annexation. Commissioner Ken Neil asked if the vil­ lage “thought about helping these people pay the additional taxes?” Gruesbeck said there had been no discussion. Wilkinson said having the properties hooked into the sewer system was impor­ tant rather than have septic tanks drain into the creek. Mackenzie also commented that the sewer will help improve water quality. In explaining one of the reasons for the annexation. Village attorney Jeff Youngsma said the village’s position in past annexations and this one has been “if you’re enjoying the same benefits that any other resident of Middleville is enjoying, you should be sharing the burden as well. That’s what’s in place in this situation. They are getting the same benefits that a village resident gets...they should be shar­ ing the burden. That’s all we’re asking.” • Received a letter of resignation, effec­ tive Dec. 31, from Joyce Weinbrecht, who has been the county's counselor and authorized agent for Michigan Veterans Trust Fund for more than seven years. We­ inbrecht said she was resigning “due to fail­ ing health.” She has offered to continue serving as a volunteer consultant for a while longer. “She has done a fine job” serving the community’s veterans, said County Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James, who also noted that none of the commissioners wanted to accept Weinbrecht’s resignation, and that it would be with regrets. Weinbrecht “has made a difference in a lot of people’s lives,” said Commissioner Clare Tripp. FOR SALE NOW HIRING Experienced Bolos, within city /imits Owner Operator* 819 E. Madtam We ere looking for experienced team, to run priority dlapatch. COVENANT TRANSPORT On Nov. 12, the Michigan Court of Ap­ peals reversed Houk’s decision, saying that the procedure for approving compacts, whether by resolution or legislation, has not been mandated by law. The court ruled rather that such compacts act as “contracts” between the tribes and the stale. “Contracts executed by the slate of Michigan are rou­ tinely approved by the resolution process." the court opinion slates. (Such contracts, for instance, might be between the state and office supply companies that provide paper to state employees.) The ruling went even further in that it pointed out that the Michigan legislature docs not “have the option of approving or disapproving of casino gambling operated by Indian tribes. Federal law dictates that the state negotiate compacts with Indian tribes to allow casino gambling on Indian reservations.” The federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 requires states to negotiate a gaming compact when requested by a fed­ erally recognized Indian tribe. Where a stale refuses to enter into a gaming com­ pact, the IGRA permits the Secretary of the Interior to authorize tribal casino gambling independent of state approval. Sprague said that recently a retired fed­ eral judge was appointed as a mediator in a gaming compact dispute between the stale of Wyoming and the Northern Arapaho Tribe over Class 3 casino gambling (Las Vegas-style gambling, as opposed to Class 2 bingo and blackjack gambling). The me­ diator ordered the state to allow Class 3 gambling on the tribe's reservation. The Gun Lake Tribe is seeking a Cla^s 3 license. The Michigan Appeals Court decision and the Wyoming mediator’s decision “simply reaffirm that the state of Michigan must negotiate a gaming compact with the Gun lake Tribe or lose any say in the mat­ ter,” Sprague said. Sprague also said that “strong local sup- December 5. 2002, a! 8:00 a.m. m the conference room. Necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services can be pro­ vided. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten days notice to Barry County Community Mental Health Authority by contacting Jan McLean at 948-8041. and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms, living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Also, all Phone: 1-616-262-9702 • SeUen Malnchi King ■educed to $78,000 Free Screening: Bone Density Osteoporosis is a health problem that makes your bones thin, weak and more likely to break. 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GIRL, Aubreanna Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14. 2002 at 4:42 a.m. to Scott and Kina VanDenberg of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long. of interior has been frostily painted. Gj THE BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! BOY, Corbin Jeremiah, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8. 2002 at 4:40 p.m. to Rachel Hazen and Gabe Ulrich of Portland. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lauren Avery, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 28. 2002 at 2:44 a.m. to Aman­ da and Jason Boye of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Community Announcement Community Mental health Authority will be held on Thursday, port continues to grow with resolutions from the Barry County Economic Alliance and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce." Sprague said the tribe is “continuing to evaluate restarting the compact process with the state.” The tribe will be negotiating with a new governor and a legislature that saw many of its members replaced due to term limits. Sclwyn said the BIA usually tries to complete a trust application process within two years. The Gun Lake Tribe made its application on August 8. 2001. The tribe may wait until the land has officially been put into trust to push for a compact. A re­ cent U.S. Appeals Court ruling stated that the state of Michigan cannot be forced into negotiating with the tribe for a gaming compact until the land on which the casino sits is officially Indian land. Once the lands arc held in trust, they will be officially con­ sidered Indian lands. BOY, Ryan Michael, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 26,2002, at 12:11 a.m. to Kim and Jim Hilton of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Hastings (1-U^M7-372.) The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mackenzie said perhaps the Authority could be appointed in January when other appointments are made. The Brownfield Authority is expected to be instrumental in aiding in expansion, re­ development and/or reuse of county land. Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tension has provided resource personnel to explain the prograrr local officials and the County Econom.. Development Alli­ ance Board embraced the idea and pro­ posed it to the County Board earlier this year. The Brownfield Authority will be under the supervision and control of a board ap­ pointed by the County Board chairman and approved by the County Board. CASINO continued from page 2 11OUSE WAIT Soto. 83# Team. 83# • Discussed the lack of action to appoint a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board. Last July, the County Board ap­ proved the establishment of an Authority to pave the way for designation and treatment of environmentally distressed areas to pro­ mote revitalization in the county. Commis­ sioner Tom Wilkinson asked why no mem­ bers have been appointed yet. County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said he didn’t think there was ar.y urgency to ap­ point the Authority. 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BOY, Hunter Ethan, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 2, 2002 at 1:45 a.m. to Jamie and Lee Hayes of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Chloe Pearl, born at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 4, 2002 at 10:40 p.m. to Jan and Darcie (Lowell) kelly of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Reese Trenton, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Oct. 29, 2002 at 1:16 a.m. to Ray and Tammy Garbrecht of Hastings. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. STATE OF IMCHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF HARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decattent a Estate FILE NO. 2002-2355MJE Estate of NANCY L MORGAN. DECEASED Date ot birth: June 0.1820. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Nancy L Morgan, who lived at 831 Cloverdale Road. Hastings. Ml 48058, (fed July 26. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Joyce M. Gates, named per­ sonal representative, or proposed representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 48058 and toe named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of thia notice. November 22. 2002 Floyd E Gatos. Jr. (P54234) One West Michigan Ave. Battle Creek. Ml 48017 269/966-3000 Joyce M. Gates 931 Cloverdale Road Hastings. Ml 49058 269/721-8624 (11/28) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 - Page 15 Hastings High School honor roll announced for 1st marking period Seniors High Honors (3.5 and above) — Lau­ rence Adrianson. ’Molly Alderson, Chris­ topher Armstrong, Brian Baird. Jeremy Bax, Molly Bcnningficld. Aaron Bolthousc. Lucas Brehm, ’Jenna Bryans. Echo Bur­ bank. ’Amanda Burton. Casey Cady. ’Brent Chappclow, ’Amanda Clinton. Donald Converse, Rachel Dcpp«.. Thomas Dewitt, ’Laura Dipert. Brian Donnini, •Emily Dreyer, Krystle Dunn, Jeffery Eddy, Erin Fish ’Joel Gibbons, Gerald Givens. Emily Heath. Emily Hoke, Tiffany Howell. Teha Huss. Derek Krallman. Sam­ uel Krouse. Craig Lauric. ’Danielle Long. Brandon Marlette. Bryan Myers, Joanic Myers. ’Niki Noteboom. Heather Ogden. Jessica Osborn. ’Jennifer Peake, ’Justin Prater, Jessica Rangucttc. Carolin Ripprich, Heather Robinson. Christopher Rounds. Kathryn Safic, Joshua Sanders, Christina Schantz. Brittani Schocmer, ’Michelle Scott, Steven Sckrccki, ’Jennifer Shaw, Colleen Shellenbargcr, ’Kerianne Sher­ wood. Jeramcy Shocbrigc. Jessica Smith, Joseph Smith, Teresa Smith, Keith Stoudl, Carrie Stow, ’Nicole Swartz, ’Alicia Tot­ ten, Rick Volosky, Samantha Wallace, ’Ashley Wanland, Bethany Weeks, ’Kris­ tina Welton, Cody White. ’Andrew Worth and Robert Woodworth. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tamera Alexan­ der, Abbie Allcrding, Heath Augustine, Jef­ frey Baker. Alicia Bedford, Emilie Bcuzelin, June Bishop, Dustin Bowman, Kather­ ine Boyer. Angela Brown, Stacey Buck, Brandon Buehler, Richard Burke, Justin Carley, Chelsea Case. Eliza Checseman, Jessica Cheeseman, Mindy Colvin, Trever Davis, Ashley Day, Brian DeVries, Angela Dipp. Jason Dipp, Brett Donley, Amy Eascy, Courtney Fortier, Megan Frazier, Beau Furrow, Elizabeth Gerber, Chad Hess, Katie Hcstcrly, Seth Higbee, Wendi Iler, Natasha Jones, Ry on Lear, Cassandra Meade. Arica Newton, Akiko Okumura, Justin Peck, Anthony Rambin, Eli Schmidt, Judy Slaughter, Tanya Stephens, Colin VanWingcn, Kai Ward, Bradley Wen­ tworth, Holly Wilson and Jeniphcr Wymer Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Me­ gan Avery, Lander Bachcrt, Casey BorrorHuisman, Bruce Carpenter, Jesse Doe, Sta­ cey Gibson, Elizabeth Hollars, Brian Hur­ less, Sean Lancaster, Michael Moray, Re­ bekah Nicholson, Jessica Pond, Jessica Rose, Nicholas Sinclair, Dominic Tormen and Matthew Windcs. Juniors High Honors (33-4.0) — Amanda Becktel, Kristen Beckwith. Drew Bowman, Heather Carroil, Adam Case, ’Sarah Clevenger; ’Margo Cooklin, Christopher Coryell, Erin Dahn, Amy Dcmond, Carmen Desvoigncs. Danielle Drumm. Nicole Ed­ wards, ’Mark Ferrall. ’Michael Fox. Erin Hemcrling, ’Matthew Hoffman, Hilary Hutchins, Collin Kaiser, ’Brenda King, •Jeremy Lockwood. Stephanie McNally. Stephanie Miller, Nickolas O’Hcran, John Oliver, ’Casey Pennepacker, Pamela Peter­ son, Justin Pratt, Nicole Prough, Jennifer Quada. Jami Shilling. ’Samantha Sleevi, Morgan Steward, Nicholas Thompson. Anna Trumble and Leah Wood. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Frances Adkins. Alexander Armour, Heidi Arnett. Erin Ber­ nard. Jonathan Britten, Courtney Brown, Jamie Burkey, Eric Byington, Nicole Campbell. Caleb Case, Brittney Cinco, Ju­ lie Cole, Shara Cook. Amber Davis, Re­ becca Davis, Brian Doozan, Ashley Ehl, Christopher Fairchild, Chad Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson. Mark French, Ashley Gib­ son, Jami Hayes. Heather Heinrich, Chris­ topher Hoaglin. Daniel Hodges. Jonathan Hollister, Katie Hotchkiss, Joseph In­ gallina. Amber Jewett. Jill Jolley. Bradley Kidder. Eric Lawrence, Matthew Lipstraw, Megan McGandy. Ashley Miller, Andrea Murphy, Angela Norris. Brian Olmstead. Ryan Prater, Laura Price. Kaila Qualls, Heather Rising. Ashlec Rizor. Amanda Rose, Eric Schiedel, Vincent Stavale. Christopher Taylor. Alisha Thompson, Alice Trout, Heath VanBelkum. Ashley Vannocker, Kerri Wills and Rachael Wolfe. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Mathew Aspinall. Andrew Bolthousc, Ash­ ley Bunge, Meagan Chafee, Jim Coenen. Erica Elwood, Whitney Garrison, Richard Harper, Randy Haire, Aaron Hasman, Lindy Jacobs. Scott Larsen, Amanda Main, Stacey Marlette, Britlcny Mitchell, Chasity Neil. Heidi Ogden and Peter Swiatek. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Elizabeth Acker, Zachary Allen, Timothy Aspinall. ’Jacquelyn Bcduhn. ’Megan Bolthousc. Stephanie Buskirk. Jesse Cappon, Nicole Cichanski. Kurtus Daniels. Cody Depew, ’Catherine Fish. ’Sarah Frantz, Timothy Frey, Ashley Gielarowski. Bethany Giescler, Danielle Hodges. Dan Hoffman. ’Jason Hudson. Amanda Hurless. Katrina Jacobs. ’Curtis Krallman. ’Alexander Larson, Kathryn Lawrence. Amber Lcpard. Dcric Lustey, Adam Nini. Amber Peck. Christy Pohja. Shannon Poll, Danniellc Prough. ’Kristin Pufpaff. ’Evelyn Rappaport. ’Katie Ray. Taylor Raymond, Evelyn Roscoe. Kathlyn Rounds. Brandon Schwartz, Katie Slocum. Bridgette Stahlhood, Jennifer Stout. Luke Tossava. ’Gra­ ham Tunistra. Stacy Tyrrell. Megan Ulrich. Caitlin Vreugcd. ’Courtney Wakley. ’Brent Wallace and ’Joshua Wescott. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Mariah Bachcrt. Courtney Barnard. Tia Blood. Jaymce Campbell. Erin Carpenter. Andrew Conklin, Theresa Constantine, Allison Cooney, Brian Cottrell, Robert D'Agostino, Kathleen Davis, Ashley Downing. Jaimeson Fisher. Jared Ford. Nathaniel Frame. Eric Frith, Alexandra Greenfield. Andrew Griggs. Kelsey Howell. Ashley Ingle, An­ drew Kelly, Jordan Kimble, Anna Law­ rence, Stephanie London, Ashley Lowe, Kyle Lustey, Amber Main. Alisa Menke. Alyssa Mennell, Andrew Mepham, Neil Moore, Roy Pritchard, Jennifer Shoebridge, Paula Taylor, Paul Wanland. Heidi Wear. Kristin Williams. Steven Wilson and Melissa Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Wyatt Benton, Chad Girrbach. Tyler Heath, Brent Kelley, Kristen Munro. Natoshia Olin. Courtnie Robinson. Charity Schantz. Amanda Sckrecki, Steven Snyder, Halic Terrel, Andrew Vincent, Kayla Wills Freshmen High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Kaylyn Arm­ strong, ’Lauren Azevedo, Alexis Baker, Ja­ cob Barry. Regina Bouchard. ’Allison Bry­ ans, Shanna Burgett. Marion Christensen. Camcrin Clinton. ’Scott Coleman. Brittany Cotant, Barbara Crawford. "Daniel Dimond. Zachary Fay. Douglas. Ferrall. ’Emily Haney. Leah Harris. Andre Hile. Amber Hoffman, Nicole Jager. Jodi Jolley, Laurie Karrar. ’Samuel Larson. Jc nifer Madsen. Amber McClelland. Jessica McLaughlin. Michael McPhil­ lips, Amanda McQuern. "Bradley Mead. Jessica Mikolojczyk, ’Brooklyn Pierce. •Jeffery Quick, Hillary Ranquettc. Jessica Roper, ’Erika Schroeder. Elizabeth Shafer. Adam Sheldon. Craig Sherwood, ’Emilie Shumway, ’Shelby Sleevi, Rachel Smith. ’Mallori Spoelstra, Chelsea Standlcr. Julia Thomas, Tasia Thompson, Kristina Tolgtr. Katherine Trahan, Monica Treadwell. Re­ becca Trevino. Kimberly Vannocker Brit­ tany Wexcott and Rene Winegar. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Brandon Aspinall. Jcana Bishop. Danielle Brower. Grcggory Cain, Kayla Clark, Nicole Cordray. Branden Curtis. Kali Dakin. Meagan Depew. Shannon Dudley, Kayla Ellsworth. Mi­ randa Endsley. Stacie Endsley. David Gal­ lagher. Eric Gillespie. Heather Gladding, Santana Gonzalez. Krista Goodenough. Jerica Greenfield. Stacey Guthcridge. Brad­ ley Hayes. Austin Hurless. Jennifer John­ ston. Devin Jordan. Brooke Koons. Samuel Lewis. Tia Loftus. Nichole Louden. Shan­ non Lux. Ashley Morgan. Max Myers. Joshua Newell. Kara Newman. Chelsic Passmore. Viola Payne. Jada Perez. Ste­ phen Peurach. Krystal Pond. Kyle Quada. Kenneth Shellington. Jacquelyn Siska. Joshua Smith. Sophia Stavale. Chase Todd. Marissa VanWingcn. Krystal Wait. Garrett Walker. Meredith Waters. Heather Wilcox and Lora Winegar. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Hildic Adrianson. Joclcne Daniels, Krista Fenstemaker. Joshua French. Brock Ham­ mond. Chasity Hester. Tascha Hinckley. Tracy Horn. Eric Laurie. Nicole Meredith. Leah Overmire. Natalie Pennington. Terry Rose, Lindsey Selby and Stephanie Titmus. Hastings Alternative Education High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Anthony Bene­ dict. Nicole Burbank. Erica Davis. Delia Maddix. Matthew Mays and Tasha Wood­ mansee. Hooors (3.10-3.49) — Latishia Standlcr. •Indicates 4.0 grade point average or higher. Keep Your Friends and Relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To Subscribe, call us at... 616-945-9554 Pennock HEALTH ^SERVICES 1009 West Green St., Hastings, MI 49058 •www.pennockhealth.com A letter to the Communities served by Pennock Health Services. As you have probably heard by now, the Pennock Health Services Board reached a unanimous decision to de-participate with Priority Health effective February 1,2003, since their final proposed contract terms would severely jeopardize the ability of our institution to maintain the high standard of care you have come to expect and deserve. We encourage you to talk with your employer about offering you an opportunity to switch to another participating managed care plan such as Blue Care Network, IBA, Multiplan, Physicians Care, Physicians Health Plan or PPOM as soon as possible so you may stay with the hospital and physician of your chc*ce Please take a few minutes to read the following points that we hope will clarify some issues and help you better understand the decision of the Pennock Health Services Board. Once again, on behalf of all of us at Pennock Hospital, we regret the imposition placed upon you, our patients. • • Emergency Services: Priority Health has stated that "of course, emergency services can be obtained at Pennock Hospital if it is the closest available option.' ..... nwsr-fta--------- . .. t .............. ... b...... , ■ ■ , - • Pregnancy and Chronic Conditions: If you are undergoing treatment for chronic or disabling conditions or are in your second or third trimester of pregnancy as of February 1, 2003, you may continue to seek treatment at Pennock Hospital for up to 90 days or through completion of postpartum care. • Pharmaceuticals: Pennock Retail Pharmacy is independent from Pennock Hospital and may continue to be utilized by Priority Health patients without any change in co-pays or deductibles. • Occupational Medicine: These services are available to you and your employer, independent of Priority Health, so should not be affected in any way. • Charitable Care: Pennock Hospital is a not-for-profit organization, with a commitment to provide charity care to Medicaid (indi­ gent) and Medicare (elderly) patients even if at a loss. We do not and we cannot share that same philosophy with a managed care organization such as Priority Health. • Boeing; Recent surveys, conducted by an independent auditing firm, concluded that Pennock Hospital charges were very competitive with area hospitals in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Additional research by two indepen­ dent claims administrators confirmed the hospital charges are within the region’s reasonable and customary range. • Other Insurance Carriers. The hospital cannot discuss contract provisions or negotiations with Blue Cross, Priority Health or any other payer in a public forum. However, be assured that the Priority Hsalth proposal would severely jeopardize the ability of our institution to provide the high standard of care that our community expects and deserves. • Hospital Participation: Pennock Hospital participates with several managed care plans, including Blue Care Network, IBA. Muitiplan, Physicians Care, Physicians Health Plan and PPOM, who offer comparable coverage to Priority Health, yet main­ tain fair compensation for services rendered. We encourage Priority Health subscribers to urge their employer to offer en­ rollment in one or more of these other plans as soon as possible, so that continuity of care is not jeopardized. • Network Hospital: Not all hospitals participate with the same HMOs, PPOs or other insurance carriers. As a matter of fact, Pennock Hospital is the only hospital south of Grand Rapids that has participated with Priority Health. There are NO hospitals in Kalamazoo, Lansing or Battle Creek that participate • HMO vs POS vs PPO: Pennock Hospital has de-participated only with the Priority Health HMO plan. Check with your em­ ployer regarding plan benefits if you are enrolled in the Point of Service (POS) plan or the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to determine if you will be responsible for any additional co-pays or deductibles when utilizing Pennock Hospital .. . .errov * . • *■ ’ * services. • Payment Levels: Pennock Hospital cannot address other hospitals' satisfaction with reimbursement from Priority Health, since compensation for like services is not consistent throughout the network. • Commitment: Pennock Hospital is an exemplary institution with people who are exceptionally well trained and a facility that maintains the latest technology and capabilities. The Hospital Board, Medical Staff, Employees and Volunteers are committed to ensuring this invaluable asset is here for generations to come and must place the interest of the whole community ahead of those interests of one managed care organization. Sincerely, i Daniel C. Hamilton Chief Executive Officer e Partners in Pet » » » �Page 16 - The Has'.ings Banner - Thursday. November 28 2002 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Nonce ts hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a pubic hearing for the following TABLED Case Number V-35-2002 - Keith & Tracey Wlndes Location: 4125 E M-79 Hyw., m Section 25 of Hastings Twp Purpose: Requesting a variance lor the lollowrg A waiver to have grass oYy lor a green­ belt area with no trees or shrubs as required in Section 4.14 Greenbelts. Section 3.1 »66 & Section 6 6 (H); To have the parking tot remain gravel and not concrete or paved as required tn Section 4 18 - Parking - D (1 A 2). To have one sign lor both businesses (Mini-Storage & Auto Sales) to be 10-ft from the road nght-of-way (the mini-storage sign is required to be 75-ft. from nght-of-way). in the C-1 zoning district. Meeting Date: December 10, 2002. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Community Room in the Courts & Law Bmidmg at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan Site inspection of the above described proper­ tyties) will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in wnting will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any wntten response may be mailed to the address listed below or faxed to (269) 948-4820. The vanance application(s) is/are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 dunng the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Monday-Fnday. Please cal! the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aunkary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meetmg/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown/County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058.(269) 945-1284 Debbie S. Smith. Barry County Clerk (11/128) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kevin L Oly and Marie Ann C. Oty. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to AJbed Mortgage Capital Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 14, 2000. and recorded on November 27. 2000 Instrument *1052302 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. As­ signee by an assignment dated November 14, 2000. which was recorded on November 27. 2000. Instrument 41052303, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND SIXTY-THREE AND 48/100 dollars ($162,063.48), including in­ terest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foredosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Michigan at 1:00 PM. on December 12. 2002. Said premises are situated in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of Lot 3 of Pinewood Ertates Plat, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence South 8 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds East 300.00 feet along the East line of Lot 3 of said Plat of Pinewood Estates to the place of beginning; thence South 49 de­ grees 40 minutes 58 seconds East 349.12 feet to the Northerty line of Oakwood Drive; thence South 03 degrees 03 minutes 45 seconds West 177.43 feet along the chord of a 183.00 toot ra­ dius curve to the left; thence North 89 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds West 274.87 feet to the Easterly Ine of Lof 1 of said Ptat of Pinewood Es­ tates. thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 05 seconds West 399 86 feet along the Easterly line of Lots 1 and 2 of said Ptat to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: October 31. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Stallions 248-593-1304 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fife • 200229373 Staliiors (11-28) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by George E Dahn and Talle C. Dahn, husband and wife, to EquiCredit Corporation of Michigan, mortgagee, dated January 24.1997 and recorded January 31.1997 in Uber 684, Page 625. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by First Bank National Association Trust UA dated 3/1/97 (EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-1) by assignment dated April 28. 1997 and recorded on June 17. 1997 in Uber 698. Page 603. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand One Hundred Eleven and 21/100 Dollars ($63,111.21) including interest at the rate ot 9.95% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes r‘ the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given ri«t the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ai public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part ot the South one-half of the North one-half of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 10, Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as feteows: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the South one-half of the North one-half of the Southeast one-quarter, the same being the inter­ section of Bristol Road and Hutchinson Road, for place of beginning; thence North along Hutchinson Road 330 feet; thence West 396 feet; thence South 330 feet thence East to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 21. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for First Bank National Association Trust U/A dated 3/1/97 (EQCC Home Equity Loan Trust 1997-1). As Assignee • P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 231.1685 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MQHIfiAfiEJSALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch and Karin Branch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1. 2002 in Document No. 1077474. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty Thousand Sixty-Seven and 7/100 Dollars ($20,067.07) including interest at the rate ot 8.8% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1 00 pm on January 2, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the Inter­ section of the East 1/8 kne of said Section 33 and the South kne of Lot 84 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West 22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84, to the East line of Reynolds Road Cul-de-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 feet along the East line ot said Cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to the East 1/8 line of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East 1110 feet to the place ol beginning; excepting therefrom any and all parts ol Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abcidoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 28. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 221.0919 ■/liea. Obitwiies ...continued = STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent s Estate File No. 02-23549-DE Estate ot Orville E Pickard. Jr. Date al birth: 4­ 25-1932 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Orville E. Pickard Jr., who hved at 502 W Grand Hastings. Michigan died 8-25-2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims agamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Mary Jo Kramer, named per­ sonal representative o< to both the probate court at 220 Court St.. Hastings. Ml and the named proposed personal representative witnm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11-14-2002 Mary Jo Kramer 3506 Burlingame S W Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616) 538-1399 (12/12) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Harite J. Frazier, Jr. a single man, to Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank), mortgagee, dated June 29. 1999 and recorded August 17. 1999 in Document No. 1034025. Barry County Records. Ttwre is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 33/100 Dollars ($55,923.33) including interest at the rate of 6.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1W p.m on December 5. 2002. The premises are located in the Township of OrangevBe. Barry County. Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Lot 9, Sam Bravata Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of plats, on page 68 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is de­ termined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of sate. The fore­ closing mortgagee can rstoind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: October 31.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Old Kent Mortgage Company, a Michigan Corporation (now by various resolutions duly known as Fifth Third Bank). As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fie No. 200.0608 (11-28) McDonnell, conley, arslanian a NEVEL'X, LLP BY: RICHARD L. McDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 300 Bloomfield HHIs, Michigan 48304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RINE/2S006182 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by Phrtkp J. Rine and Tammy L Rine. Husband and Wife, of Middleville, Michigan (Mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage. (Mortgagee) a Michigan Corporation dated May 18. 1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan on June 1, 1996 in Document Number 1012804. Barry County Records and was assigned by an assignment to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its successors and assigns as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors ant assigns. G4318 MUte' Road. Flint, Michigan 48501, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on July 5. 2000 in Document Number 1046290, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice the sum of $89,906.26 including interest at the rate of 12.700% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned as provided for In said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December. 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse tn Hastings. Michigan foreclose said mortgage by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Irving. County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Beginning at a point on the South line of the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant East 690 feet from the Southwest comer of said Section 27; thence North 660 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 27; thence East. 330 feet parallel with the said South hne: thence South. 660 feet parallel with said West Sine; thence West. 330 feet along said South hne to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Grange Road Tax ID S08-008-027-009-40 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days from the date of such sale Dated: October 29. 2002 Assignee Household Finance Corporation Richard L McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Assignee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Bloomfield Hills. Michigan 48304-2964 (248) 540-7500 (12/5) Coral Jeanette "Jean" Roberts LAKE ODESSA - Coral Jeanette “Jean" Roberts, a long time resident of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday. Nos. 20. 2002 at Tendercare of Hastings at the age of 94. Jean Roberts was bom Oct. 2. 1908 in Dighton. Michigan, the daughter of John and Florence (Bumham) Wall. She was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School and Butterworth Nursing School in Grand Rapids. Jean took additional course work in nurs­ ing at the University of Michigan in Am Arbor. Jean Roberts was employed as a regis­ tered nurse at Butterworth Hospital and as a member of the Red Cross Nursing Staff in Grand Rapids. She also worked at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor and Herman Keifer Hospital in Detroit. She completed her nursing career at Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she worked for 32 years before retiring in 1970. Jean married La Verne O. Roberts, son of George D. and Caroline (Neithamer) Roberts of Lake Odessa, on June 25. 1937. Jean was a long-time active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. She was active in many professional and community activities. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her daughter. LaVemaJean in 1945; a brother. Clayton Wall of Pittsburgh. PA; her sisters, Reva WAII of Grand Rapids and Bertha Wall Woolsey of Lake Odessa. Jean Roberts is survived by her loving husband. LaVerne; her daughter and son-in­ law, Jan and Thomas Steury of Mission Viejo. CA; two granddaughters. Jenee* E. Steury of Mission Viejo, CA and Denyee’ J. Steury of Laguna Hills. CA; three great grandchildren, Thomas Jameson SteuryHennekam, Taylor Mackenzie SteuryHerrera, and Lauren Elyse Steury-Herrera, all of Orange County, CA; a niece. Laurel Woolsey Moore Lapham of Cherry Valley. CA; and a nephew. Lennard Wall of Pittsburgh. PA. A family gathering was held at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa on Friday, Nov. 22, 2002. A family memorial service to celebrate Jean's life will be held at a later date in Costa Mesa, CA. Contributions to the C. Jeannette “Jean" Roberts Memorial Fund can be made at the Union Bank in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Michael L. Marlin, age 50, of Hastings, died Sunday, Nov. 24. 2002 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Michael's death was the result of a fall while bow hunting on his property in Hastings. He was bom March 17. 1952 in Hastings, the son of Donald and Cecelia (Gantz) Martin. He attended Hastings High School. Mike had a military career with the United Stales Navy starting in 1974 which look him to many places throughout the world. He received many medals and rib­ bons during his career and was stationed in Hawaii until his retirement in 1996. Mike was an avid outdoorsman who spent countless hours in the woods hunting, he especially enjoyed the time with his family and friends. He also liked fishing and bowling, he had two perfect 300 games which he was very proud of. Mike was also a collector of music and enjoyed Karoake. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Surviving are his son, Elliot (Kimo) Martin of Hastings; daughter. Loxcina (Steve) Motts of Sparks, Nevada; two grandchildren; parents. Donald and Cecelia (Joan) Martin of Custer; brother. Craig /Marianne) Martin of Hastings; sisters. Kathleen (Ed) Pike of Ada. Susanne (Thomas) Parker of Hastings. Marianne (Mike) Slocum of Hastings, Marcia Martin of Hastings; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorials may be made toRenucci Hospitality House Co.; Spectrum Health. 100 Michigan Ave. NE. Grand Rapids, Mi 49503. or charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be held Friday. Nov. 29. 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. al the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Saturday. Nov. 30. 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Carla Smith officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with full military honors. Frieda Foss Fisher SUNFIELD - Frieda Foss Fisher, of Sunfield, Mich., passed away Friday, Nov. 22.2002 in Lansing. Mich, at the age of 82. She was bom Jan. 7, 1920 in Saginaw. Mi, the daughter of John C. and Mary K. (Foss) Loose. Mrs. Fisher lived in Sunfield for 42 years. Paul and Frieda purchased the Maples Funeral Home in 1961, and owned and operated as Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home until the fall of 1989. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Paul F. Fisher Sr., a daughter. Angela, (who died at birth), and a son. William A. “Moose.” Surviving are her sons, Paul Jr. (Valerie) of Luther, MI, and his daughter, Angela, of Grand Rapids; John (Sandra) of Sunfield and their children, David and Katherine, both of Lansing, and Kenneth (Debrah) and their children, Charlotte, and Clair, all of Connecticut. Frieda was quite active in the communi­ ty. She was responsible for establishing the Red Cross Blood drives in the Sunfield area number of years ago. and was one of the founders of the Sunfield District Library. She was involved with a number of food banks and drives, the most noteworthy being the “Share” program. She was found­ ing officer and charter member of the Lansing based women in construction ser­ vice and professional organization. She was a member of the Sunfield Lioness Club. She also had involved with the Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties Senior Peer Counseling Center. Mrs. Fisher had received formal recogni­ tion for her work in the community by the Greater Michigan Foundation, which pre­ sented her with their “Volunteer Leadership Award.” The Sunfield area sponsors of pro­ grams for youth honored her with their “Community Service Award." In addition, the Michigan Legislature issued a “Special Tribute" to her for “...Her limitless capacity to give of herself." “Indeed, leadership, community spirit, initiative, and hard work have been the measure of her efforts throughout her adult life as she has gone about offering her energies and skills to any worthwhile endeavors aimed al improving the community or assisting any of its resi­ dents.” Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Interment as at the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the S.PY.’s Scholarship Fund, c/o RFH P.O. Box 36. Sunfield, MI 48890. For more information www.legacy.com. Arrangements were made by MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield. : Donna Janet Wawiemia CHARLOTTE - Donna Janet Wawicrnia, age 60, of Charlotte, Michigan, died Monday. November 25, 2002. Mrs. Wawiemia was bom April 13, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of James and Lucile (Slankcr) Florence. She was a Retired Office Manager and Bookkeeper for Rudoni Management. She was a great supporter of her grandchildren and Eaton County 4-H. She was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church. She is survived by son, Scott (Paula) Wawiemia of Columbia Station, Ohio; daughter, Tracey (Jeff) Gordcnecr of Vermontville. Michigan; step-son, Tony (Charlie) Wawiemia of Vermontville; five grandchildren. Brandy, Trevor. Tim, Ashley and Matt; sisters, Jean Brand of Charlotte, Judy Hamilton of Florida and brother, Richard (Betsy) Florence of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew in 1996. Visitation will be Friday, November 29, 2002 from 7-9 P.M. at Pray Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, Michigan with Reverend Eric Lison officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville, Michigan. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing. Further information available at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 1 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 - Page 17 Hastings man charged in Direct TV card fraud A 27-ycar-old Hastings man has been charged with a 10-ycar felony for allegedly paying a Nashville man $50 to reprogram his Direct TV card to access premium channels without paying for the service. Michael Jay Smith is accused of know­ ingly obtaining or attempting to obtain $20,000 or more worth of the service with­ out the authority or consent of Direct TV of El Segundo, Calif. Michigan Slate Police troopers executed a search warrant on Smith’s North Jeffer­ son Street home July 2 when they recov­ ered the reprogrammed card. “Direct TV informed (officers) that Mi­ chael Smith only had a program package that did not include premium movie chan­ nels such as HBO and Cincmax and if they were obtaining either of those two movie channels, they were obtaining them ille­ gally and the card was most likely illegally reprogrammed," police reported. “I was able to view both HBO and Cincmax chan­ nels on that TV." The search at Smith’s home was pan of a lengthy, summer-long investigation by the Michigan State Police, who executed a number of other search warrants on area homes and businesses to search for evi­ dence of telecommunications fraud. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has said he suspects a conspiracy to commit the fraud. Smith allegedly told police that he ob­ tained the card from a Nashville man. The customer identification number on the card was traced back to that man’s father, police reported. And, a Direct TV analysis or the card showed that it had been illicitly modified, police reported. “It appears (suspect) was ‘cloning’ his accounts access cards ID numbers and he and his son... are selling the cloned cards to persons such as Michael Smith," said troopers. Smith is scheduled to appear in Barry County District Court Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. for a pre-exam hearing on the charges. Though no other suspects have been charged in connection with the case, McNeill said charges are pending against at least one other individual. A Barry County Circuit Court motion for return of property seized by authorities dated July 12 reveals that Dan Bolthouse sued the Michigan State Police for the re­ turn of his computer hard drive and com­ puter tower seized when troopers executed a search warrant July 3. “In addition to the items... necessary for petitioner to conduct his business” Bolthousc also asked for the return of his Dish Network Virgin Smart card (non-reprogrammable), a Dish Network Virgin Smart Card, a Smart Card Reader, a Dish Network Virgin Sman Card and a $2,000 Card Conditioner (which cannot be used for Direct TV smart cards.) “No property or equipment seized has been used in a criminal enterprise,” the document states. “All property seized was purchased legitimately." Bolthousc owns and operates Digital Graphics, the motion states. “In that business, petitioner uses the de­ vices known as smart cards and uses equip­ ment such as smart card readers and card conditioners. “So far as is known, Dan Bolthousc is not the subject of an investigation,” the mo­ tion reads. Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher ordered that Trooper Phil McNabnay return the items after copying the hard drives which was to be completed on or be­ fore July 17. Other motions filed by Bolthousc after that date also asked for damages and a bench trial was set for Nov. 1, though the case was instead settled Nov. 4. No information on the details of that set­ tlement were available at press time Wednesday. Delton to consider bond issue by Miry McDonough Staff Writer Delton Kellogg school officials will hold a public meeting Dec. 4 to discuss the pos­ sibility of asking for millage to support im­ provements to the district’s buildings and grounds. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the DK High School auditorium. The district has some “critical needs" in regards to maintenance of its facilities. Su­ perintendent Ron Archer said, including re­ placing of all the buildings' roofs and im­ provement of traffic flow in and around the DK campus. The district’s facilities committee has made a list of “needs" and “wants” in rela­ tion to building and grounds improvements. Archer said. Under the “needs" column is an upgrade of the elementary school electrical system, replacement of the elementary school plumbing, new football stands, a new gym. improvement of the campus parking lot and road system, replacement of roofs on the elementary, middle school and high school, maintenance shop, boiler room and bus ga­ rage, technology infrastructure upgrades, and improvement of ventilation systems in all the buildings. Under the “wants” column is an addi­ tional storage building, an alternative edu­ cation building, a bus garage addition, new restrooms and locker rooms and a conces­ sion stand by the football field, restroom remodels in the district schools, replace­ ment of several doors in the schools, and remodeling of the district’s training facility. Archer said the list has been circulated around the Delton community in hopes that community members will give their input on what they consider priority needs. The meeting Dec. 4 will also provide an oppor­ tunity for school officials to “find out what the community thinks about this,” Archer said. Archer said a millage request would sup­ port the issuance of bonds to pay for the school’s infrastructure needs. In the p?st several years a number of area school districts have approved large millage requests in order to accommodate infrastructure needs, but Archer doesn’t an­ ticipate Delton Kellogg's needs will be as great or the millage requested will be that large. Other local millage requests included funds for new school buildings, he said, something which DK will not be requestUDlUOin V;/ The December meeting will help solidify the desired list of improvements and allow the district to begin putting a monetary fig­ ure on them. Archer said. “Some of the items on the list people might want to change. We need finalization of some is­ sues there.” One of the things to be discussed will be whether to attach additional rooms to a new gym if the gym is built, and use the gym and extra rooms as a community center. A new gym is one of the district’s critical needs. Archer said. “We tum down almost 1,000 requests a year” for gym space, he said. Hastings School District residents re­ cently passed a millage request to pay for a community center, a facility backers said was sorely needed for many reasons. The Hastings center includes a pool. Archer said the DK community center, if the dis­ trict decides to build the extra rooms to ac­ commodate it, would not have a pool. The Michigan Career and Technical Institute has a pool that can be used by DK resi­ dents, he said. Archer said he was not sure how recep­ tive people in the district would be to a mil­ lage request. Residents recently approved a request to override the Headlee Amend­ ment requiring a rollback of property taxes that exceed the rate of inflation, which al­ lowed the district to collect its full 18 mills of non-homestead property tax. But that ap­ proval is not an indication of whether dis­ trict residents would improve the infra­ structure upgrades, he said. The December meeting will be an open forum at which participants can make com­ ments and discuss their views of infrastruc­ ture needs. POLICE BEAT: 23 accidents during first snowfall BARRY COUNTY - Twenty-three accidents, including one fatality (sec related story), were reported to Barry County Central Dispatch Thursday, Nov. 21 as the first snowfall of the season began at about 2:30 p.m. Most of the crashes involved cars sliding off the roadways and striking trees and em­ bankments. One accident involved three vehicles on Cedar Creek Road which caused minor inju­ ries. Student accused of handing out drug DELTON - A 14-year-old Delton Kellogg Middle School student was turned over to her parents Friday. Nov. 22 for allegedly handing out a controlled substance to three other students who ingested the substance, according to combined sources. Principal Brooke Bailee said the suspect student was found with a substance, but de­ clined to identify the drugs involved. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik could not be reached for comment and su­ perintendent Ron Archer was not available for comment Wednesday. The child may face two counts of violating the controlled substance act. according to a preliminary report. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS Barry Township Regular Meeting November 12, 2002 Regular meeting called to Order at 7:30 pm Ail Board members and 16 guests present Pledge of Allegiance Adopted a Resolution to terminate Sheffield Rd special assessment proceedings Approved minutes and treasurers report for 10/02. Accepted Department reports Adopted Resolution #02-16. Authorized November bills for $15,451.18. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted. Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Attested to by: Richard Barnum. Supervisor (11/28) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARF IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy A Seaver (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 1998, and recorded on November 5. 1998 n Uber Document No 1020347 tn Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee for Homeside Lending. Inc. Assignee, by an assign­ ment deted September 14. 1999, which was recorded on October 18.1999. m Uber Document No 1036704, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FORTY-FOUR AND 67/100 dollars ($63.044.67). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are descried as: Part of the Wes! 1/2 oi Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan more particularly desenbed as follows: beginning at a point 379 23 feet North and 1058 43 feet East ot toe West 1/4 post of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and said point also being South 88 degras 36 minutes 58 seconds West 41.66 feet from toe Southeast cor­ ner of Lot 1 of Polar Beach Plat as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 14; thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79.58 feet, thence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166 00 feet, thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes 00 seco ids East, along the Southerly line of Kkne Street. 135.50 feet; thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 sec­ onds East, along the Southerly line, 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 moiith(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600/1241 a in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200231069 Team J (12/26) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Chris F. Ingersoll and Tamra S. Ingersoll, husband and wife, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated February 20. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Regoter of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on February 25. 1997, in Uber 686, Page(s) 615, and said Mortgage having been assumed by David Heacock and Carolyn Bird, by Assumption Agreement dated January 15. 1999. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor principal and interest, the sum of $90,308.57, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 19. 2002. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City ol Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court tor the County of Barry, there will be offered lor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 1025 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Serving Corp. does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit PARCEL 4: THAT PART OF THE EaST 1/2. NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTON; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGRFfZS 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 242 38 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAiD NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE EAST LINE OF PIE WEST 1075 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 27 SECONDS WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 815.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 825 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINLTI uS 27 SECONDS EAST 250.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 815 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR ANDERS ROAD The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. PC By: DONALD A BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: November 8. 2002 (12/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen Miller. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. A New Jersey Corporator Mortgagee, dated July 11. 2001. and recorded on July 20. 2001 (instrument No. 1063719 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 56-100 dol­ lars ($53250.56). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on January 9. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 31 of Sundago Park, According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case me redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200230820 Team S (12/26) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 02-485-00 COURTHOUSE 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4810 TRAVIS LEE BLAKE 107 N. Mam St. Apt. D Nashville. Ml 49073 in Pro Per (517) 852-0637 v DESIREE ALMIRA. BLAKE (address unknown) TO: DESIREE ALMIRA BLAKE IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after 3rd publication of this order. If you tail to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. 3. Travis Lee Blake, Plaintiff, shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and for three con­ secutive weeks, ard .-mall file proof of posting in this court. 4. A copy of this order shall be sent to Almira Blake at the last know address requested, before toe date of the last publication, by regis­ tered mail, return receipt and the affidavit of mail­ ing shall be filed with this court. Date 8/13/02 James H. Fisher Judge (12/5) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Frances A. Butler to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22. 2002. and recorded on March 1. 2002, in Instrument No. 1075734, said mortgage was re-recorded on March 7. 2002 in Instrument No 1076162. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 87/100 DOLLARS ($92,530.87). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courttiouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Orangeville. State of Michigan, is described as follows: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described « Commencing 1204 5 feet West and 1090 25 feet North of the East 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence South 52° West 50 feet: thence South 47*30" West 50 feet; thence South 45*30* West 50 feet, thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36’30' West 200 feet thence South 32° West 50 feet, thence South 9°30 West 50 feet tor a place of beginning; thence South 29® West 50 feet, thence South 59 5 East 100 feet: thence North 28° Eaci 70 75 feet; thence North 71® West 100 feet to beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ot such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days fmm the date of such sale Dated: November 19. 2002 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lenoer and Lender s successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (12/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale I MIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WiLL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by David L Sensiba and Katherine M Sensiba husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee dated Novem­ ber 7.1997. and recorded on November 19. 1997 in Document No 1004303 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 1999. which was recorded on May 5. 2000, in Document No 1043933 Barry County Records, on when mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY AND 86 100 dollars (S84.540.86). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of tnem. at pubis: venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m . on January 9. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof subject to the right of way for Grange Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(S) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 324!a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-131! Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File <200231113 Team J (1226) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 2002-23566-DE Estate of Elvira L. Blough Dale of Birth: September 14. 1922 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Elvira L Blough, who lived at 304 Russell Middleville. Ml 49344 died October 6. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate w ll be forever barred unless presented to Bernard Blough, named per­ sonal representative or to both the probate court at 220 West Court. Hastings, and the named per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of puohcation of this notice November 26. 2002 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Longstreet Robert J. Longstreet (P53546) 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Bernard Blough 1513 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)765-8801 (11/28) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAVID BARNES and MYRENE BRIGGS BARNES to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings. Michigan as Mortgagee dated JUNE 6. 2001. and recorded m the office of the Register ot Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of Michigan, on JUNE 13. 2001 in Document No 1061373 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for pnncipal and interest, the sum of One Hundred. Sixteen Thousand. Four Hundred. Sixty-Four and 7900 ($116,464 79) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power . of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of ttie power of sale con­ tained m said Mortgage and in pursuance ol the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County on Thursday, December 19. 2002. at 1 00 o'clock in the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs. Attorney s fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or poor to the date of said sale, which premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 8 West distant South 89’58'06" East 1596 98 feet from the North 1/4 Post of said Section 33. thence South 00*33’24’ West 268 00 feet, thence North 89’58 Cb’ West 80 00 leet: thence South 00*33'24* West 1052 06 leet to the South fine of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 14 of said Section 33; thence South 89*5310" East 416 00 feet thence North 00*33'24* East 1052 65 feet, thence South 86®55 32* West 138 28 feet, thence North 00®33'24" East 7.5 feet; thence North 89’58'06’ West 132 feet; thence North 00’33'24" East 268 00 feet to said North Section, hne. thc.ice North 89’58'06" West 66 00 feet to the place of beginning Except that portion deeded to the Michigan State Highway department for Highway purposes as evidenced in Uber 291 on Page 498 Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan RedempLon Penod under Michigan Law (MSA 27A 3240) is six (6) months The penod of redemption w>li be six (6) months from the date of sale ’ Dated: November 18. 2002 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS A Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Attorneys tor National Bank ot Hastings By ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 (12/19) �Pago 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 GEE® A man who made an undercover buy of one-eighth ounce of cocaine last February, which led to the conviction of dealer Timmy Allen Rosenberg, was granted a suspended jail sentence on his conviction of the same offense Friday in Barry County Circuit Court. Frank Arthur Heacock II, 41. was or­ dered to spend one year in jail with credit for 10 days served and the balance sus­ pended if he is successful on three years probation for conspiracy to deliver cocaine. He was also ordered to pay S 10,000 in fines and costs by Dec. 31. After his arrest in February for selling cocaine to an undccover police officer. Heacock agreed to lead members of the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) to the home of Rosenberg, where they watched Heacock purchase the cocaine. Heacock also testified at Rosenberg's preliminary examination and subsequent trial that his cousin. Rosenberg, was known to deal large quantities of cocaine from his Railroad Street home. "The defendant gave every indication he was acting in good faith that what he was involved in was finished and he's no longer living that lifestyle.” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill about Heacock. "As a result of his cooperation, this community has been protected and without his cooperation, we would not have been able to convict Tim Rosenberg.” McNeill said Heacock received a sub­ stantial break with the plea agreement in which he pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge in exchange for the dismissal of the other five drug related charges. “It was my intent not to excuse his be­ havior, but sacrifices have to be made for the general good of the community," said Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! ( hild ( an \lohih llonu \ ( aid of I hank * HOLLY'S DAYCARE, has openings for ages 2-1/2 & older. HA welcome, CPR & First Aid certified. License # DF080077137. (269)623-6202 NO BULL PRICING SALE! We're bringing back No Bull Pricing! 2002 3/BD. 2/BA., For $34,900! 2002 3/BD. 2/BA. W/Drywall and Free Big Screen Tv, For $44,900! 2001 3/BD. 2/BA. Leftover W/Front Porch and Central Air, For $43,900! 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DAY PROGRAM MANAG­ ER: Barry County Commun­ ity Mental Health Authority is lookir.g for a manager for its day program providing services to adults with men­ tal illness and developmen­ tal disabilities. Experience necessary. Must be able to supervise a multidisciplina­ ry staff and provide pro­ grammatic leadership. Excel­ lent skills in management, organization and written communication mandatory. Will consider licensed or cer­ tified M.A. level person in OT, psychology or special education. Salary negotiabh depending on experience and credentials. Send re­ sume to Barry County Com­ munity Mental Health Au­ thority, 915 W. Green St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. No telephone calk. EOE ( uni urn ml\ Sola t \ . FLEA MARKET AT MUL­ LIGAN’S RIVERSIDE RE­ SORT: 3268 Ionia Rd , Ver­ montville. Nov. 29th, 9am5pm; Nov. 30th, 9am-5pm; Dec. 1st, 10am-4pm. See you at the pink & white bam (Formally Pink Ponderosa). REIKI: Beginning Certifica­ tion Class-Usui Reiki Lev­ els I & II Dec. 2nd-3rd. Learn about natural healing method to relieve stress & promote relaxation. This is for anyone interested in natural healing. Great for family or professional prac­ titioners. CE's, CEU's for nurses & massage thera­ pists. Presented by Interna­ tional Center for Reiki Training, Laurelle Gaia & Michael Baird, www.reikiclasses.com 800-359-3424. McNeill. “Frank Heacock offered himself and did help the community.” Heacock told a reporter Friday shortly after his sentencing that he fears retaliation from certain members of the community who have harassed and threatened him as a result of his testimony against Rosenberg. McNeill said local law enforcement in­ vestigators are working to eliminate the threats and the reported general intimida­ tion and attempts by certain people to in­ timidate Heacock. “Law enforcement is aware of efforts at retribution or threats of retribution against this person," said McNeill. “Unfortunately, a risk of involving one’s self in the drug culture is association with dangerous or po­ tentially dangerous people." In other court business last week: • William Dennis Gabriel, 50, was scheduled to be tried in Barry County Cir­ cuit Court March 24 and 25, 2003, by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office on one felony charge of larceny in a building for allegedly stealing a $55 handgun turned in to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police for destruction two years ago. Gabriel is a former sergeant with the Michigan State Police who worked at the Hastings post at the time of the gun was turned in by the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Gabriel's Clinton Township attorney, Fred Gibson, told the court Thursday he plans to file motions to exclude certain evi­ dence from being heard at trial. Hearings on his motions will be held Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. The motions arc to be filed by Dec. 31. • Delilah Lane, 46, of Delton, was held in contempt of court by Barry County Cir­ cuit Judge James Fisher Thursday after she showed up in the court room with a .26bodily alcohol content. Lane was scheduled to be sentenced on her conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon, habitual offender for allegedly striking a man with a cookie tin during and argument which took place allegedly while she was intoxicated. Her sentencing was previously post­ poned because she failed to appear at the probation office for a scheduled pre-sen­ tence interview. Barry County Sheriffs Deputies took Lane into custody in the court room. She was ordered to remain in jail until her new sentencing date, Dec. 19. • Nick Wyatt, 23, of Plainwell, was sen­ tenced to serve 60 days in jail with credit for 35 days served on his conviction of pos­ session of methamphetamine which oc­ curred July 6 in, Orangeville Township. He was also sentenced to a concurrent jail term of 30 days for violating probation on a 1998 arson conviction. Wyatt will be allowed work release. “In my opinion, Mr. Wyatt is capable of succeeding,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. Attorney Carol Jones Dwyer pointed out that Wyatt had not been involved in meth­ amphetamine for very long when he was arrested. “This introduction of harmful substances into his body has been going on for less than a year,” said Dwyer, who added that Wyatt is seeking funding for a psychologi­ cal assessment. “Since his arrest, I believe he's demonstrated some solid commitment to this.” Wyatt, who works in a bar, told the judge that obtaining a job is difficult for people with felony records. “The establishment is right around the comer from where he lives and he has got­ ten involved with the owner to better him­ self through a health regimen,” said Dwyer. “He’s made payments since his arrest.” Judge James Fisher pointed out that, “you were out of work for 10 months and as soon as you are faced with jail, all of a sudden, you get a job,” said the judge. “Doesn’t that seem peculiar?” “Yeah,” Wyatt replied, adding that he wants to keep his job so he can pay his fines and costs and support his family. Wyatt owes $15,000 in restitution plus $1,000 in court costs. He was also ordered to enroll in an outpatient treatment program as soon as possible, to attend two narcotics anonymous meetings pei week and to serve two years on probation. Wyatt was originally charged with oper­ ating, maintaining a laboratory near speci­ fied places (within 500 feet of a residence, business, school or church.) That charge was dismissed at the time of sentencing in exchange for his guilty plea to the lesser charge. • Thomas Forward Jr., 48, of Gobles, was scheduled to be tried Feb. 3 and 4 on one charge of second degree criminal sex­ ual conduct. Forward is accused of engag­ ing in sexual contact with a girl under the age of 13 in Yankee Springs Township July 20. • David Vanderhoff, 49, of Delton, was ordered to spend 14 months to 10 years in prison on his conviction of possession of methamphetamine. The sentence is concur­ rent with an Allegan County sentence, said McNeill. Another charge of operating a metham­ phetamine laboratory was dismissed in ex­ change for his guilty plea. The offenses are alleged to have occurred June 17 in Prairieville. “I hope you’ve learned your lesson from See Court News, Page 20 Landscape trailer disappears from Job site YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 16-foot landscape trailer turned up missing between 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 1 p.m. Nov. 25 from a job site in the 2000 block of Pat­ terson Road, according to the Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police. Troopers said the JB Paving trailer was parked overnight at Landman Used Car Saks and was apparently hitched to another vehicle and towed away. “They were paving the lot for Landman Sales.” police said of why the trailer at the site. Anyone with information on the location of the trailer is asked to call the Michigan State Police at 948-8283. Woman admits to filing false rape report PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Authorities have charged a 19-year-dd Newaygo woman with riling a false report of a felony after she admitted to lying to police about being raped by a 20-year-old student of the Michigan Career Technical Institute on Pine Lake. Det. Sgt. David Oakland said Kimberly Nelson had reported to a Barry County Sher­ iffs Deputy that she had been forcibly raped on Nov. 7 at the school. “The victim (Nelson) had a physical exam through the YWCA Nurse Examiner pro­ gram in Grand Rapids." said Oakland. “I subsequently took over the investigation, in­ terviewed witnesses and the victim, who admitted to making a false report." Nelson was arraigned on the charge Nov. 20 and is free on a $5,000 personal recogni­ zance bond. Another person who allegedly assisted Nelson also may be charged and the reported suspect was never charged. Oakland said. “We’re not going to tolerate false reports," said Oakland. “It takes away from investi­ gations of true sexual assaults and the bigger problem is that it hurts people who arc true victims." He added that “we ait have to understand that false accusations are a small percentage of the reports we take.” If convicted. Nelson could spend four years in prison. Had the man she allegedly accused been prosecuted and convicted, he could have been sentence to life in prison, Oakland said. , Man accused of striking, choking ex-wife CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A 37-ycar-old Charlotte man was arrested and is await­ ing arraignment on charges that he attacked his ex-wife when he arrived at her home early to pick up their two daughters for visitation Nov. 15. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office say the man became angry when the woman questioned him about late child support payments. “She said he swore at her, called her vulgar names in front of the children and said. ‘I'll pay when I feel like it,’” deputies reported. The woman then told him to leave and to return at court ordered visitation time 15 minutes later. “She said he grabbed her around the neck, placed her in a head lock with one arm in front, choking her and the other arm behind her," deputies reported. “He then allegedly slammed his knee into her back causing her feet to come off the floor.” The woman was then thrown down and as she fell, struck her head on a wooden box next to the door, police reported. The suspect proceeded to punch the woman’s head before turning her over and at­ tempting to choke the woman. The beating was stopped by the woman’s 17-year-old son who had been in his room listening to musx when he noticed the commotion. Charges are pending. ’ . .rr- .j • Gun Lake eatery victim of break-in again YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Bailey’s Anchor Inn has fallen victim for the third time to burglars who alkgedly broke in through the back door and stole a money bag sometime overnight between Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Owner Paul Bailey told police an employee who arrived for work at 6:15 a.m. discov­ ered that the door had been pried open and that more than $100 in change was missing from the M-179 restaurant. The case remains under investigation. Honeymooners return to empty house THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Deputies are still investigating the Oct. 27 theft of a large amount of electronic items from the Valley Drive home of a honeymooning coupie. Police said the couple relumed at about 1 aan. that day to find the front door un­ locked and their dogs locked in a back bedroom. Missing were two computers, a stereo receiver, remote control, three speakers, a VCR, DVD player, video camera, nearly 150 compact disks and a Hank Aaron baseball card alone worth over $1,000. The woman’s niece had been watching the home while the couple was away but left the door unlocked because the couple was returning home, she told deputies. Witnesses saw a large pickup truck backed into the couple’s driveway earlier in the evening and the incident remains under investigation. Parents arrested, charged with assault ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Risner Road couple accused of assaulting their 19-ycar-old daughter Nov. 24 has been arrested on domestic assault charges by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers said a verbal argument between the three escalated to man and woman at­ tacking their daughter. “The father threatened to kill the daughter and the mother slapped her and pulled out some of her hair,” troopers said. “Both parents were arrested and lodged on assault charges." Arraigned Monday were 43-year-old Brad Marshall and 39-year-old Patty Marshall. Both posted $100 bonds and are awaiting pretrial hearings set for Dec. 17 in Barry County District Court. Man arrested for hunting from vehicle RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Two young Hastings men got into trouble wi«h the law Nov. 24 after a citizen reported seeing them firing weapons from a vehicle on Head Road, according to police. . “A caller had seen them near the state game area (apparently) hunting from the vehi­ cle,” troopers said. “The driver admitted to having weapons in the vehicle and was ar­ rested after admitting to hunting without a license.” Found in the vehicle were a .22 caliber rifle 0oaded and uncased) and a 20 gauge shotgun with five slugs. “They admitted to killing a squirrel, which was found in the vehicle," said police. “The driver was charged with hunting from a vehicle, possession of weapon in a motor vehicle and possession of a firearm without a license.” Two Injured in head-on collision ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 20-ycar-old man escaped injury and a 43-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when the cars they were driving collided head-on on Enzian Road near Bever Road Nov. 24 at about 11 a.m. Troopers said Daniel Bacon allegedly crossed the center line on the dirt road, causing the crash. Bacon was issued a citation for hazardous action. No alcohol is involved in the cause of the crash. Bacon was not hurt and was reportedly not wearing a scat belt. The other victim, Donna Ely, complained of injuries. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 - Page 19 Lake Odessa decides not to hire consultant in police chief search Ex Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw, center, appears in Barry County Dis­ trict Court Tuesday where he was granted a nine-month delayed sentence during which time he is ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program. At left is de­ fense attorney Amy Kuzava and at right is Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Ex-Lake 0 police chief pleads to illegal entry by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Lake Odessa's police chief John Shaw, who resigned after he was charged in Sep­ tember with illegal entry, pleaded no con­ test to the 90-day misdemeanor charge Tuesday in Barry County District Court. In exchange for his no contest plea, Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill has agreed to give Shaw nine months on probation and to dismiss the charge Aug. 26, 2003, if he successfully completes an alcohol assessment, counsel­ ing and treatment program. He has also been ordered to pay a monthly probation oversight fee, to violate no criminal laws and to have no offensive contact with anyone including the victim of the offense. “If he violates probation, the People will not agree to set aside the conviction or ex­ punge his record.” said McNeill. Shaw pleaded no contest “due to mem­ ory impairment,” caused by his use of alco­ hol, said his attorney, Amy Kuzava of Hastings. “My intent is to have him treated as any­ one else in this situation.” said McNeill afIter the hearing. “There are no charges pend­ ing anywhere else. This resolution will ad­ dress the problem. He will have a criminal record for our purposes.” McNeill added that he was not con­ vinced he would have been able to convict Shaw at trial. ' “My primary concern is this individual has a badge, a gun and an alcohol problem that he refuses to recognize,” said McNeill. “Our office and other law enforcement has received a number of complaints regarding other (alleged) criminal activity by this in­ dividual. Some could be corroborated, most could not, so they could not be used against him ” Shaw, 35, was charged after a Woodland woman reported that Shaw entered her home without permission by removing an air conditioner and climbing through the window. The woman reported that she had previ­ ously had an affair with Shaw, who is mar­ ried, between May and August of 2001 and that it was “well known” that she was Shaw’s girlfriend. According to a Michigan State Police re­ port, the woman broke up with Shaw in August, 2001 and began dating her current fianc6, who was serving 30 days jail for non payment of child support when Shaw allegedly illegally entered their Woodland home July 20,2002. The woman told Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz that she was pregnant and was in bed with her two children when Shaw appeared in the bedroom doorway apparently intoxi­ cated. “(Victim) stated that...she heard some noises which sounded like they were com­ ing from the downstairs of her residence," Klotz reported. “She stated she heard some other noises and became frightened. She...could visually sec her bedroom door open and then observed a subject near the doorway." The woman told Klotz that her bedroom lights came on and were immediately turned off. When the woman got out of bed and went toward the doorway, she turned on the hallway light and observed Shaw standing in the hallway. Shaw explained that he had removed the air conditioner when she quizzed him about how he was able to enter the home, accord­ ing to Klotz’s report. “She said he also told her he had tried to knocking on the door, but didn’t sec or hear anyone coming so he took the air condi­ tioning unit out of the window to gain en­ trance," Klotz reported. “(Victim) said she asked him what he was doing there and Mr. Shaw said, ‘I love you.’" The woman told Shaw that nothing was going to happen between them and that he should leave. “She believed Mr. Shaw was highly in­ toxicated at the time," Klotz reported. Shaw denied breaking to the home when interviewed by police, but admitted to visil- ing the woman that night. “Mr. Shaw said he was aware that (vic­ tim’s) boyfriend was in jail,” Klotz re­ ported. “He said he just went over to (vic­ tim’s) residence to see her. He said he knocked on the door and (victim) let him into the residence.” Shaw had told Klotz that he had drank with friends that night and that he stopped at the house at about 1 a.m. “Mr. Shaw said he did not believe he was intoxicated at the time,” Klotz re­ ported. Shortly after being charged, Shaw was placed on administrative leave without pay by Lake Odessa Village Manager Bill Yost “pending completion of the village's inves­ tigation” of Shaw allegedly lying to Ionia County Prosecutor Gail Benda and the vil­ lage regarding officer Christian Hanson. Shaw subsequently resigned from the po­ sition prior to the October Village Council meeting when council members planned to discuss Shaw's termination from his $46,000 per year position. The village since, has been considering, entering into a contract with jhc rloniaf County Sheriffs Department for police protection, but decided against it Tuesday night. (See related story.) The police report obtained through the Freedom of Information Act also contains a copy of a Feb. 5, 2000, report in which the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police in­ vestigated a bar fight involving Shaw, though he was never charged. And, a Whistleblower Protection Act lawsuit against Shaw and the village of Lake Odessa filed in August by Hanson in­ cludes a letter to village officials outlining numerous allegations of alcohol-related bad behavior by Shaw including drinking and driving while off duty, filing false in­ house complaints against Hanson and re­ peatedly failing to show up for work. That suit is still pending in Ionia County Circuit Court. by Helen Mudry Staff Writer Six members of the Lake Odessa village council voted Tuesday evening to rescind the decision to hire a consultant to study police department issues. Trustee Keith Burnside was out of town. At a Nov. 14 workshop, the council met to discuss the future of the Lake Odessa Police Department. The public was invited to voice their opinions. The possibility of contracting police protection to the Ionia County Sheriff was debated. At the Nov. 18 Village Council meeting, the decision was made to hire a consultant, possibly a retired police chief, to study the Lake Odessa Po­ lice Department. At Tuesday night's meeting, trustees ex­ plained they felt uncomfortable with the decision and felt they could handle the de­ partment without hiring outside help. Village President Randy Klein opened the meeting by explaining that a special meeting could be called at the request of the president and three trustees. In this case, the approval of four trustees, Pat Lake, Karen Banks, Ross Thomas and Mel McCloud was obtained. Klein said citizen comment was not on the printed agenda and asked the council if it wanted to solicit comment. Klein made a motion to open the meeting for citizen Two arrested in threat of shooting at bar Two people were arrested early last Sat­ urday morning at Jimmy’s Lake Pump Lounge in Lake Odessa in connection with a complaint of one man threatening to shoot another with a handgun. The Lake Odessa Police Department, as­ sisted by the Ionia County Sheriff and the Michigan State Police, Ionia Post, re­ sponded to 1021 Fourth Ave. at about 2:30 a.m. A 22 -year-old Ryan Parish of Alto and 20-year- old Wendy Dye of Flippin, Ark. were arrested and arraigned in 64A District Court in Ionia Monday before Judge Raymond Voet. Parrish was charged with four felony weapons charges, one count of resisting and obstructing an arrest and operating under the influence. Dye was charged with carrying:a*coftcealed weapon andpohessMmyf a stDWPmeVrffl.1'1h”Tno Parrish, who has been Convicted of at least one prior felony, is being held in Ionia on $800,000 bond. Dye’s bond wks set at $250,000. She has prior felony convictions and a hold for extradition has been issued for alleged “terroristic threats” committed in Arkansas. When police arrived at the scene of the altercation Saturday morning, Dye, Parrish and an unidentified female fled the scene in a red Oldsmobile and headed north on Fourth Avenue. Officers located the vehicle and began a felony traffic stop. The vehicle was searched and a .22 handgun was found. It was allegedly stolen from a pawn shop in Arkansas. It is thought Dye stole the gun. In addition. Dye and Parrish were ques­ tioned Monday by Kent County as possible suspects in an open murder case. There have been no charges made against the unidentified female. Michigan State Police Trooper Phil Vannette investigates the Loop Road crash Nov. 21 which killed 14-year-old Bobby Munjoy of Middleville. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Car-tree crash claims life of student; 2 others hurt by Sbdly Sulser Staff Writers Police are still investigating an accident that claimed the life of a 14-ycar-old Thornapplc Kellogg High School freshman and injured two other students when the car they were in struck a tree after school last Thursday. Robert H. "Bobby" Munjoy III of Mid­ dleville was pronounced dead at the scene of the single car crash around 3 p.m. on Loop Road, about a mile west of Irving Road. The 16-ycar-old driver, Matthew Flictstra, was admitted to Pennock Hospital with a broken leg and is listed in serious but stable condition while passenger Nicho­ las Mooney, also 16, was treated at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings and released, ac­ cording to combined sources. At school Friday, students received the news from the District Crisis Team, which immediately made themselves available to students. “The district crisis team met and dis­ cussed a set of planned procedures that have taken or will take place to help our students work through their grief," said Su- See CAR-TREE, cont. page 20 comment. It was not seconded and died for lack of support. Trustees Lake and Banks read from pre­ pared statements. Lake said she and Banks spent a lot of time researching various ave­ nues for the village. “Yes we do. and for many years have had problems with the po­ lice department. It is not just the fault of current management but has trickled down for many years ... What we have is a coun­ cil and a town that are divided... Currently. I do not see where we would gain sufficient monetary savings by out-sourcing the po­ lice department to the Ionia County Sher­ iff’s Department. So, my recommendation is to hire a new police chief, I am also rec­ ommending that we set up a police advi­ sory committee. This would consist of the village manager, police chief, one council member, two citizens and two business owners. This committee would meet every other month to stay in touch with what is going on in the village.” She said there was no hidden agenda, se­ cret meetings or straw votes. Her statement was met with a round of applause. Banks said, “I became convinced that we don’t need a consultant to tell us how to re­ solve our police issues.” She went on to say she believed she was the trustee who origi­ nally brought up the idea of contracting with the sheriffs department. She dis­ cussed the amount of money it would save. “I’m fully convinced that a contract with the sheriff’s department would provide full­ time top-quality professional police protec­ tion for the village and I think that it would probably be in the village’s best interest to do that. However, this issue has become highly political. It also seems to have be­ come a personal issue for some members of the council and for other village officials... I talked to the sheriff late this afternoon and he is, of course, aware of all this contro­ versy and at this point is not particularly eager to involve his department in this sipation. The sheriff told me that before they come to Lake Odessa, they would like to he welcomed by the community “Therefore, even though I think a con­ tract with the sheriff*s department would be in the best interest of the community. I don't think it’s feasible to pursue it further at this time." I will ask that this matter be revisited at this time next year if we don’t see a substantial improvement in the opera­ tion of our police department and the pub­ lic's confidence in it." Her statements again were met with ap­ plause. McCloud said he agreed with Lake and the idea of a committee. He said the council shouldn't drag out the decision any further. “We know where the problems are." He said after talking with his constituents, he has gotten the general feeling they want to contract with the sheriff’s department. This was met with a murmur of disapproval from the audience. Trustee Bill Rogers said the village should keep the police department. Trustee Ross Thomas said the council has had no hidden meeting and agrees to Lake’s idea of a committee. Lake moved and was seconded by McCloud to rescind the decision to hire a consultant. The vote was unanimously af­ firmative. Klein then took up the second issue on the agenda: “Whether the village should contract with Ionia Sheriff's Department.” McCloud moved to contract with the county. There was no second and the mo­ tion failed. Klem said he learned a lot from this ex­ perience. He said the village has an oppor­ tunity to have a police department it can be proud of. He thanked the 40 people in attendance for participating in government and com­ mented favorably on increased citizen in­ volvement. ICES Notice ot Mortgage Foredoeure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PU RPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BE LOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mitch J. Nagel a single man (original mortgagors) to DAN Bank. Mortgagee, dated January 4, 1999, and recorded on January 7.1999 in Uber instrument •1023364 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Bank of America, NA, Assignee by an assignment, dated May 16, 2000, which was recorded on June 29, 2000, in Uber ’nstrument *1046132, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND OB'100 dollars ($65,599.06), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Mi at 1:00 p.m., on January 9,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part ot the Northwest 1/4 ot Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West described as: Beginning at the center of said section: thence North 20125 leet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4; thence West 174.5 leet; paralei with the South line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North to the centerline of the Thomapple River; Thence Westerly 41 feet, more or less, along said centerline to the West Ine of the East 216 feet of said Northwest 1/4; thence South to the South Ine of said Northwest 1/4; thence Easterly along said South line to the place of beginning. Subject to an Easement for Ingress and Egress over the East 42.5 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shafl be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 26,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200230908 Team H (12/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made m Vie condrtione of a certain Mortgage made by Connie D. Edwards a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., solely as nominee for lender America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2001, and recorded on July 23, 2001 in Uber Document No. 1063490 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed *.o be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND FOURTEEN AND 99/100 doilars ($114.01429). mdudmg interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, Ml at 1.-00 p.m., on December 19.2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Range 10 West described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 31, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 161.09 feet along toe South line of said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 243.00 feet along toe East line of said Section 6 to toe point of beginning; thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 243.G0 feet thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 180.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 343.00 feet thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds East 180.00 feet Io toe point of beginning. Subject to highway ri^t-cf-way to Payne Lake Road over the Easterly 33.0 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case toe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated: November 14.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns, Mi 48025 Fite *200230830 Mustangs (12-12) �Page 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 28. 2002 CAR-TREE, continued from page 19 perintendent Kevin Konarska in a letter to parents. "Our trained crisis team and caring staff will be available to students. I know you share the grief and sorrow of those in­ volved in this terrible circumstance and that you will join us in keeping them in our hearts and prayers.” Students were provided with the names and phone numbers of five adults willing to counsel students through their grief. On the high school library window, stu­ dents posted hand made, poster sized sym­ pathy cards on which dozens of students wrote messages and signed lheir names. "You always kept me laughing." wrote one student. ”1 had such a fun summer with you." wrolc another. "You’re a great friend.” Many students wrote. "I love you. Bobby" or “you will be in our hearts for­ ever." Munjoy was reportedly on his way home when Flietstra allegedly failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and struck a tree head on. "Speed and road conditions arc factors in the crash." said troopers, who said alcohol is not believed to be involved. Munjoy reportedly was a life long area resident and was the son of Nancy Stroon­ snyder of Grand Rapids and Robert Mun­ joy II of Middleville. A visitation was held for him Sunday at Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville while his funeral was scheduled for 11 a.m. Mon­ day. Nov. 25. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Munjoy was the second student killed this school year. The first was 13-year-o!d Eric Rcyfi. who was killed in August when the car he was in was struck from behind by a distracted driver in Caledonia. It is the sixth consecutive year that a Thornapple Kellogg student has been killed in an automobile crash. No other information was available at press time Friday and the crash remains un­ der investigation. Sun and News reporter Patricia Johns c ontributed to (his report. COURT NEWS this situation." said Judge Jarr.cs Fisher. "If you get away from the meth. I’m sure you’ll realize your potential." • Eric Fitzpatrick of Plainwell was ar­ raigned on a probation violation petition al­ leging that he committed the offense of de livery and manufacture of marijuana on Sept. 27. He is also accused of being in possession of marijuana and failing to provide written verification of his AA or NA attendance. If convicted, he could be ordcre spend a maximum of 10 years in prison and/or pay a $15,000 fine. Fitzpatrick was placed on probation in February when he was convicted of pos­ sessing methamphetamine. A not guilty plea was entered and a pre­ trial hearing was set for Dec. 5. Bond was set at $500 cash or surety. • John Bean. 52, of Lansing, had his hearing on his motion challenging the con­ stitutionality of state statutes used to charge him with using a computer to commit a CCont.) crime and to communicate with others to commit a crime scheduled to take place Dec. 5. Oral arguments will be heard on the mo­ tions filed by his attorney. David Gilbert at 4 p.m. Bean is charged with four counts of us­ ing a computer to communicate with an­ other to commit a crime. He is also charged with three counts of using a computer to commit a crime and three counts of distrib­ uting or promoting child sexually abusive activity. Bean is accused of sending child prono­ graphic images over the internet to a man posing as a child in Barry County. • Tracy Risner. 19. of Plainwell, was or­ dered to serve 90 days in jail with credit for one day served and to spend two years on probation under the provisions of section 7411 of the Public Health Code for posses­ sion of mcthamphelamine. Risner is accused of possessing the drug July 6 in Orangeville Township. The last 75 days of her jail term was sus­ pended and she was granted work release. fli Dreisbach BE READY FOR... Pontiac Oldsmobile GMC Truck Michigan A«nui Hasting* Michigan 49058 328 Norm ■Wiere Exceeding Your Expectations is a Family Tradition' United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affaire Midwest Regional Office Whipple Federal Building. 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Said mortgage is now held by UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C. created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1. 1997. among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corpor­ ation. as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of CaMorma. N.A. as trustee by assignment dated October 25. 1997 and recorded on January 12. 1998 m Doc* 1006280. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two and 47/100 Dollars ($65.472 47) including interest at the rate •: f 9.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Stale of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foredosec by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 100 pm. on December 12. 2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as Lol 15 ‘Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of Hastings' as recorded in Liber 2. Page(s) 15 of Plats. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C. created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1. 1997. among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corporation, as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. as . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 199 0776 (12/5) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-12-05.pdf cebe63d87685814037dd60efe6166307 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIIRANY 121$ CHURCH ST ■ASTMGS Mt 4NW-MN ‘Second Friday’ will be Dec. 13 ID theft part of national case? Winter sports previews outlined See Story on Page 2 See Story on page 14 See Story on Pages 10-12 The Haste-s Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, December 5, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 49 PRICE 50* Rutland supervisor responds to recall Three area schools to receive honors Two Hastings elementary schools aad Tbomapplc Kellogg High School wiS: be recognized in sepaiate ceremo­ nies oo consecutive Fridays, Dec. 6 and 13. TK High School will receive the Governor's Cup for the second straight year at 10 a.m. this Friday at the Kent Intermediate School District Building. The award is given annually to 10 area high schools with the larg­ est number of Michigan Merit Award winners in their respective athletic cooferenccs. Thornapple Kellogg had the most in the O-K Blue Conference. Both Pleasanlview and Central elementaries, Hastings Area School Sys­ tem, -rill receive the Golden Apple Award at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency Dec. 13 for being among the highest achieving or most improved in the Michigan Erfontioa Aurument Program (MEAT) test nsults this year. Golden Apple winners also receive $10,000 each. New Immunization clinic hours slated The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has announced new hours for the immunization clinics. IMective Dec. 1 at the immuniza­ tion clinic at 110 W. Center St., Hasthours will be every Tuesday from 8:3C to $1:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 pun.; every first Tuesday from 8:30 to 11:30 ajn. and 1 to 7 p.m.; and every third Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, please call 269945-9516, extension 129. Two seek vacant City Council seat Two candidates have expressed intarest in filling out the remainder of the four-year Hastings City Council term vacated by the death of Harold Hawkins. Hawkins' widow. Dorothy, and re­ tired firefighter Floyd Yesh are being considered by Mayor Frank Campbell and Mayor Pro Tern and Second Ward Councilman Robert May. The entire City Council is expected Io make the appointment at its Monday. Dec. 9, meeting. Hawkins died earlier this fall after a long battle with leukemia. He and May both represented the Second Ward. Hawkins' term will expire al the end of 2003 and it will be up for elec­ tion in November next year. Yesh has said he intends to seek a full four-year term while Mrs. Hawkins hasn’t de­ cided yet whether or not she'll try to continue past the end of this term. Neither candidate has ever served in public office before, though Yesh was active with the firefighters’ local un­ ion. The city has four wards, each with two council members. The mayor round* out the nine-member public body. The mayor and council earlier this year appointed Michelle Klcman to fill out the remainder of the term of Third Ward Councilman Donald Spencer, who resigned because he was moving out of the city. Additional news Briefs Appear on Page 2 Serving up Christmas cheer in Delton A soup and sandwich meal at St. Ambrose Catholic Church kicked off the festivi­ ties for Delton’s Hometown Christmas celebration Tuesday evening. Cashing up the soup were (from left) Elaine VanDoren, Jo Lejins. Marianne Struckmeyer, Donna Goniwicha. Dawn Fogaroli and Bernadette Hagon. Proceeds from the meal will go to the Delton Friends, a group of caring folks from several churches and organizations who band together to make sure that local families in need and the elderly have a special holiday meal and some nice Christmas presents. (Ban­ ner photo by Elaine Gilbert) Local dairyman wins award for invention The Michigan Farm Bureau presented Hastings dairyman and inventor Greg End­ sley with its Farmer Idea Exchange award Tuesday at the organizations annual meet­ ing. Dec. 3-6 in Acme near Traverse City. Endsley won the honor for his invention of the electric heated artificial insemination (Al) “Semen Sling," touted as an improved way to transport bull semen from one bam to another on his farm. "Every livestock producer, beef, swine or dairy, who has to transport semen to a re­ mote breeding site knows the importance of maintaining the correct temperature and sanitation of the semen before inseminating the female in order to achieve the highest conception rate," said Endsley, explaining that most farmers transport straws of semen in a coat pocket. “This device allows me to carry up to four units of semen at a time to cows in the breeding stall while keeping the semen at an even temperature, unaffected by the fact that the wind chill I am walking out into might be minus 20 degrees... (So it's) a much more unique and reliable method of transporting the Al semen to the breeding location." The "sling" is actually a contraption made of PVC pipe and stainless steel parts that clip onto a person’s belt. Straws of se­ men are inserted into a protected tube that is wrapped with an ordinary electric heat­ ing pad. The electric heating pad’s control­ ler and plug are located on the outside, making the "sling" a free-standing device that can be powered by an ordinary wall outlet before being attached to a person's belt for hands-free carry ing. "Because of the correct semen tempera­ ture maintained by the 'Semen Sling,' we have been able to achieve a higher concep- See INVENTION, page 13 by Shelly Suker Staff Writer A pledge “to continue to listen and be re­ sponsive to the citizens of the community” is one of the promises Rutland Charter Township voters will read from recall tar­ get Roger Vilmont when they go to the polls Jan. 14 to decide whether to oust their Republican township supervisor. The comments from Vilmont on the bal­ lot are his legally allowed “justification of conduct in office" for the voters to consider when deciding whether to keep Vilmont or throw him out of the office he has held since the November, 2000 general election. He succeeded former Democratic super­ visor of 17 years Robert Edwards, who did not seek re-election. Members of the Rutland Recall Commit­ tee want Vilmont thrown out of office be­ cause Mhe’s the wrong man for the job." said committee treasurer Rod Ritsema. “We fully expect it to be successful," said Ritsema. “We all agree that Roger Vil­ mont is the wrong man for the job. I’m not sure we agree on who would be the right man for the job." The citizens’ group filed 54 petitions bearing 592 signatures, 285 more than they needed to force a recall election, with the Barry County Clerk’s Office Oct. 14. Of the 592 signatures, only 47 were dis­ qualified, leaving the petitioners with well over the minimum 307 certified and suffi­ cient signatures needed to force an election. The group’s main beef is an off-hand comment allegedly made by Vilmont after a heated, public debate over a now defunct blight ordinance effort in which he alleg­ edly said he did not have to listen to people with “limited capacity intelligence." “I did not say that I do not have to listen to residents’ concerns,” Vilmont’s ballot language states. “Quite the opposite. Public comment has been significantly expanded, and no resident has been excluded from a meeting or a comment, during my admini­ stration.” He also will tell the voters that govern­ ment should be as transparent as possible, involving community comment at the earli­ est opportunity. “I admit extreme frustration with indi­ viduals who, when presented evidence and reassurances that no preset agenda exists, insist that a hidden agenda exists, make up one to support their own position; and then present it to the community as factual, pub­ Hastings Mfg. settles with retirees Christmas festival set for Saturday by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Hastings’ downtown merchants are hop­ ing for a big turnout this Saturday when the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hastings Lions Club stage the an­ nual Christmas parade. Decorated with the theme, “Peace on Earth," parade entries will line up at 12:30 p.m. at the Hastings Industrial Incubator in preparation for the 2 p.m. start. Bands, marching units, horses and other animals as well as floats and cars from churches, businesses, children’s groups and organizations will show their best holiday decorations to the crowds who line the pa­ rade route. Presiding over the event besides the ever popular St. Nick will be grand marshal. Marty Olsen, who is being honored for his work over the past seven years to help decorate the downtown and the tallest trees on the courthouse lawn. Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy alerts motorists that police will be­ gin closing East State Street in the area of the lineup about one hour before the pa- See FESTIVAL, page 2 lic policy," his ballot language states. “I have always acted with the concerns of the community in mind and at no time have done anything illegal, immoral or not in the township s best interest.” He also tells voters that “I believe that the township government’s responsibility is to the majority of the citizens, not vocal special interest groups,” and “if you honor me with your vote, 1 pledge to continue to serve with honesty and fairness and to act in the best interest of the majority as ex­ pressed by the majority." The recall ballot will contain the com­ mittee’s reasons for wanting Vilmont ousted in 200 words or less, and voters will be able to say "yes” or “no” to the question. Vilmont has been targeted by the recall committee since he first publicly proposed the township board discuss drafting a town­ ship-wide, general junk ordinance which, if passed, would have eliminated exceptions for pre-existing conditions. After three public board meetings where the topic was hotly debated and after as many citizens meetings where the recall ef­ fort was bom, the township board voted July 10 to end ail discussions of a junk or­ dinance. Members of the recall committee include Ritsema, chairman John Anderson, vice chairman Jay Gordenski and Secretary Melissa Hasty. Ritsema said the committee members have not named a person they would like to see succeed Vilmont if he is successfully ousted. The group calls for Vilmont’s removal for allegedly buying computers, equipment and software for approximately $7,000 without township board approval on his personal credit card, for allegedly saying after the June meeting that he was “tired of listening to residents with limited capacity intelligence” and saying that he would “not listen to them because he does not have to.” The citizens’ group also claims that in 2002, Vilmont rented the Barry County Expo Center and mailed approximately 300 flyers to nearby residents to advertise a spe­ cial meeting of the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Board to address an issue involving in­ creasing farm production use of a specific piece of property. The citizens also charge on the petition that at the July 10, 2002, Township Board meeting, Vilmont refused to answer ques­ tions directed to him from residents during the open comments portion of the meeting. Santa arrives in Hastings Dec. 7 Saturday will be a busy day in Hastings for Santa. He'll be posing for photos with children in the morning at Mama B's. riding in the 2 p.m. parade and visiting with kids at Barlow Florists after the parade (File photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Manufacturing Company an­ nounced Wednesday afternoon that it has reached a court-approved settlement in a lawsuit filed two years ago by retirees of the company. Terms of the settlement, however, were not disclosed. “We are pleased to bring closure to this issue with a settlement that is fair and equi­ table for all parties," said Mark Johnson, chief executive officer of Hastings Manu­ facturing. “Throughout the course of this matter, we have sought to do what's right for our current employees, our sharehold­ ers, customers, suppliers — and our retir­ ees. With this settlement, we believe we have succeeded in doing just that." The original complaint, filed in January of 2000 in U.S. District Court for the West­ ern District of Michigan, alleged that the Hastings firm breached its collective bar­ gaining agreements with retirees by im­ properly modifying their health care bene­ fits. Hastings Manufacturing officials said the settlement will be treated as a plan amend­ ment that will be largely charged to ex­ pense in the future. Based on preliminary estimates, which are subject to change, a See SETTLEMENT, page 17 �Pago 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 5. 2002 NEWS BRIEFS cont. Hastings Mutual has good spellers The team of Rica Verus and Lisa Weiss, representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., was victorious in the second annual Community Spelling Bee last Saturday evening. Another team from Hastings Mutual Insurance — Jill Daniels and John Shields — took top spelling honors in the first competition held last year. More than 20 teams competed at this year’s event, held at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. The competitors ranged in age from 15 to 82 years, said Spelling Bee Chairwoman Emmalcne McConnell. Close runners-up in the contest were the father-daughter team of Dar­ rel Hawbaker and Amanda Brown of the Hastings Public Library. They were sponsored by MainStrect Sav­ ings Bank. The competition, which took place in front of about 200 people, was light-hearted, but serious. Spelling words were taken form the intermedi­ ate lists of the Scripps Howard Paideia list for 2002. The event was staged to raise funds for Barry County Literacy, and pro­ ceeds (which are not known exactly yet) will provide financial support for materials used to aid in the tutoring of county residents who need assistance in transferable literacy skills in the workplace. Thomapple Wind Band concert set The Thornapple Wind Band will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 8, at the Hastings High School lecture hall. A special guest performance will be by Lees Jazz and there will be a free reception where the audience can meet the musicians. Les Jazz is under the direction of Joseph LaJoyc, band di­ rector at Hastings High School. The Thomapple Wind band is seek­ ing new members who have previous musical experience, including string instrumentalists. Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high school age musician looking for an opportunity to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance sched­ ule. Though all instrumentation is wel­ come. the band especially needs clarinc’ and percussion players. A low cost child care program (Sl/child) is offered near the band room. For more information, or to borrow an instrument if needed, please call committee member Kim Domke (945­ 9181) or LaJoyc (945-9766) Holiday parades slated for Dec. 7 Two other area communities be­ sides Hastings will have Christmas pa­ rades and festivities Saturday Dec. 7. In Lake Odessa, the parade will be at 10 a.m. with marchers traveling south on Fourth Avenue from the Fair­ grounds to the village park. Santa will be at the park to visit with the chil­ dren. There will be hot chocolate and cookies in the park pavilion. Middleville’s parade will be at 10 a.m.. marching west to cast on Main Street. The parade will end at the Methodist Church parking lot where Santa will greet the children. There will be two bands and floats. Hastings revives holiday home tour The annual Hastings Holiday Home Tour will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 15. Festivities will start at 1:15 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House in Hast­ ings. where tea and cookies will be served and musical entertainment will be provided by Dr. Bruce Pryor and Hazel Brown. Included on the tour will be the homes of Keith and Pam Ferris, Kath­ ryn Drive: Barry and Margaret Wood. Ferris Street: John and Cindy Winebrenner. Iroquois Trail; Larry and Dorothy Conklin. Kathryn Drive: Neal and Kelly Jones. Buehler Road, and Keith and Barb Pietrangelo-Keeler, South Market Street. For two years, the home tour has been absent from Hastings' pre-Chrislmas festivities. Dorothy Conklin and April Tubbs decided to revive the tra­ dition and are co-chairing the event. Proceeds will be given to the pro­ posed new domestic violence shelter. Green Gables. Tickets are available at Heart s De­ sire in downtown Hastings and the Adrounie House. Attorney to speak at First Friday Carol Jones Dwyer of Hastings, an attorney for more than 20 yearc. will speak at the next First Friday program at noon Dec. 6 at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, corner of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. Dwyer is expected to talk about the public's perceptions about Michigan’s trial lawyers. A member of The Michigan State Bar. the Michigan Trial Lawyers As­ sociation, she also serves on the Board of Directors of the South Central Michigan Legal Aid, and is an admin­ istrative law judge on contract with the Michigan Department of Con­ sumer and Industry Services. In local civic affairs, she has been president of the Hastings chapter of the American Association of Univer­ sity Women and is on the board of di­ rectors for the Hastings Kiwanis Club. She served as a councilwoman for the village of Nashville and once ran for Barry County Register of Deeds. As usual, those who attend the pro­ gram arc invited to bring their own lunches or light fare can be purchased at the hall. The First Friday series is sponsored by the Barry County Demo­ cratic Committee. Bernard Society sale, meeting set The Bernard Historical Society will have its annual Greens Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 7, at National City Bank in Delton. The Society’s regular monthly meeting takes place at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Delton Middle School li­ brary in Delton. The public is invited to attend. Everyone is asked to share a mem­ ory of Christmas or a favorite Christ­ mas story for the program. A gift ex­ change will be held, and men are asked to bring a gift for a man and women arc being asked to bring a gift for a woman. Christmas carols will be sung. Legislative Coffee slated for Monday The next Legislative Coffee pro­ gram will take place at 8 a.m. Mon­ day. Dec. 9. at the County Seat Res­ taurant in Hastings. Scheduled to appear are outgoing State Senator Joanne Emmons; State Representative Gary Newell; Rick Truer, representing Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers; and Greg Moore, representing Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith. They will present a wrap-up of the year’s legis­ lative actions, give look at what lies ahead with a new gubernatorial ad­ ministration in Michigan and take up any concerns constituents may wish to talk about. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The Legislative Coffee scries, held monthly between September and June, is sponsored by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. ‘Christmas Past’ at Charlton Park Historic Charlton Park’s tum-ofthc-ccntury village will be the setting for the annual "Of Christmas Past," celebration, a re-creation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities nf the late 1800s, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 14 and 15. Visitors arc invited to stroll through the village's shops and homes as the "residents" prepare for the holidays. Adults and children arc welcome to try their hands at crafting traditional gifts and ornaments, including hand dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the black­ smith. carpenter and seamstress shops. Everyone is encouraged to sample tra­ ditional holiday fare, including plum pudding, wassail and roasted chest­ nuts. Children can decorate their own fresh baked cookies in the Sixberry Kitchen and St. Nicholas invites chil­ dren to bring Christmas wishes and parents their cameras. On Saturday, classic hymns will be sung a cappela by the Lakeside Baptist Church Choir. Surrey rides will be available both days for SI a person. Admission is $5 for adults and S3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. DK employees get pay hikes by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board has approved a contract with the Delton Kel­ logg Education Association that gives teachers an overall salary increase of 2.2 percent, retroactive to the end of August when the old contract expired. The contract is for this year only. Al its Nov ember meeting, the school board also approved contracts with the dis­ trict’s mechanics union and food service workers. The mechanics received a 2.2 per­ cent salary increase, retroactive to July 1. Salary was the only item that needed to be negotiated in that contract, according to Su­ perintendent Ron Archer. Food service workers got a 3 percent salary increase ef­ fective Jan. 1. 2003. Their contract runs from calendar year to calendar year. Archer said the food service workers got a slightly higher increase because they worked more hours with reduced staff this past year, thus saving money for the dis­ trict. The fund which pays their salaries is also a money-making fund, and "this year they made some money." Archer said. Most food service workers arc part-time, so do not receive insurance benefits. The board also approved an increase in hourly salaries of substitute support person­ nel in hopes of attracting more people will­ ing Io till the substitute positions. Archer said. "Were having a real struggle finding substitute support staff. One ot the issues is we don’t pay as much as McDonald's.' The increases will address that issue, he said. Wages lor substitute custodians and secretaries were increased SI an hour and wages tor paraprolessionals and library me­ dia clerks were increased 75 cents an hour. Also at the board meeting. Archer an­ nounced that the district is working with the county clerk's office to allow DK vot­ ers to register on the DK school campus. "There are a lot of important education issues taking place right now. and we want people to exercise responsibility and vote." Archer said. "We want to encourage that as much as possible. One of the ways to do that is to make it convenient for them to register." Also at the November meeting, the board accepted the district's audit report showing the district saved over half a million dollars last year, which it will be able to use to cover a budget deficit this year. The money the district saved. $537,419. has been put into the district's fund balance (savings account). The savings were both the result of prudent spending in anticipa­ tion of possible shortfalls in state funding last year, and one-time-only unexpected events the district can’t count on to reoccur this year. This year's budget anticipated the loss of 10 students in total enrollment, but after the fall count, the district learned it would have to face the loss of 55 students. That’s a shortfall in projected revenues of $301,500. Even though savings from last year will more than cover the decrease in expected revenues this year, the district may still suf­ fer cuts to education funds Gov. John Engler might make before his term expires at the end ot the year. Archer said. Thus, no amendments to the current budget will be made until after the first of the year. Also at the meeting, the board approved paying $3,333. or one third of the local cost of an infrastructure study on water, storm and sewer systems in Barry Township. Barry Township and the Barry County Telephone Company will pay the other two thirds of the local cost. The $ local cost represents matching funds necessary for Barry Township to receive a $ 10.000 Michigan Department of Commerce grant for the infrastructuie study. The infrastructure study is needed so in­ formation gathered in it can be used to ap­ ply for grants to improve the township's water and sewer systems. The school dis­ trict agreed to pay for part of the study be­ cause it is one of the largest sewer and wa­ ter customers in the township. Archer said. LaRouche activist to speak at First Friday forum Dec. 13 Michael Zaeske. of Kalamazoo will be speaking at a special edition of the First Friday program Dec. 13 on the subject of the collapse of the world financial and eco­ nomic system and the need for a "Super Tennessee Valley Authority." Such a move has been proposed by economist and presidential prc-candidatc Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr. Zaeske will take up what a physical c -onomy entails as compared with a political economy (our present paper economy) and will cover how LaRouchc’s proposals must be imple­ mented now on a massive scale in order for the world to avoid entering into a "NewDark Age Two." Zaeske earned a bachelor of arts degree in natural sciences from North Park Col­ lege and Theological Seminary. Chicago, in 1971. His graduate studies have been at University of Illinois Chicago Circle (po­ litical science) and George Williams Col­ lege. Downers Grove. III. (business ad­ ministration). He worked in various engineering ca­ pacities in manufacturing, mostly plastics, but then changed careers and worked for seven years as a hospital maintenance man­ ager. Later he became an administrator for Kalamazoo Public Library ar d then a fa­ cilities manager for Meijcr Inc. of Grand Rapids. Zaeske sought the Republication nomi­ nation as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District in 1978 and secured 44 of the primary vote in a first time ef­ fort for public office. He ran again tor Con­ gress in 1982 and then sought the Republi­ can nomination for Stale Senate in Michi­ gan in 1994. He endorsed Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr. for President of the United Stales in the year 2(MM) and soon after became a political activist for the LaRouche organization. He switched parties in 2(XX) and became a reg­ istered Democrat. Zaeske currently is considering challeng­ Michael Zaeske He now has been self-employed for six years as president of NETcch Solutions Inc., a small computer cable and fiber op­ tics cabling firm headquartered in Kalama­ zoo. He also works part lime as a computer specialist for Glen Oaks Community Col­ lege in southwest Michigan. Christmas Festival, rade. "Al the start of the parade, we’ll close the other streets on the route.” said Leedy. The parade is set to step off from the cor­ ner of East State and Railroad streets, con­ tinue west through the downtown business district, then south on Church Street cast on Center Street and back to East Slate Street and the Industrial Incubator. The parade is part of a day filled with festivities which comprise the "Peace on Earth” Christmas Festival in Hastings on Saturday. From 9 a.m. until noon, businesses and individuals participating in a tree decorat­ ing contest will do their best Io win a prize by being the most creative, easiest Io un­ derstand. best adhering to the theme and using the most pleasing Christmas appear­ ance. Floats in this Saturday's "Peace on Earth" parade <n Hastings will compete for prizes. ing Mark Brewer for the chair of the Michi­ gan Democratic Party at the Stale Q*nvcnlion Io be held in February 2(1(13. Zaeske's presentation will be on the sec­ ond Friday of the month, Dec. 13, begin­ ning at noon. The meeting will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Green and Jef­ ferson in Hastings. The program is free and all arc welcome to attend. For more information call LaRouche in 2(XM at www.larouchcin2004.com or I800-929-7566 or locally call Jim Pino at 517-852-9240. He and his wife of 16 years. Chris, live in Oshiemo Township. continued from page 1 Law enforcement officers will serve as judges of the contest and will award prizes for the best over all. second and third place. The contest is being held on the Barry County Courthouse lawn. Dec gift wrapping takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mama B’s ice cream shop downtown and shoppeis can enjoy rides on the Holly Trolley and visit with San’.a throughout the Christmas season. All of the activities arc sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce.n. Hol chocolate and cookies will be served and letters to Santa will be collected from children. Also from 9 a.m. Io noon at the same spot. Winnie the Pooh. Eeyorc. Tigger and even Henrietta (the Fclpausch Food Center mascot) will be greeting children and giv­ ing out gift bags to the kids. Music will be part of the program. For a fee of $2, kids can have their pho­ tos taken with Pooh and the gang. From 11 a.m. Io 1 p.m., free gift wrap­ ping will be offered at MaMa B’s, 227 E. State St., in downtown Hastings. Local stores will have coupons to hand out fur the free wrapping. During those same hours at MaMa B’s, children may visit Santa and have their photo taken by Rose Hendershot of Photo­ graphic Memory. Photo packages start at S20. and proceeds will be given to the Chamber. Santa will be at Barlow Florists after the parade. Al 3 p.m. on Sunday. Dec. 8, the Thornapplc Wind Band will give a concert at Hastings High School and a Christmas Home Tour is set Dec. 15. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454. — (Assisant Editor Elaine Gilbert con­ tributed to this report.) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 - Page 3 Kwasny and Chaple homes among six in Delton’s Christmas Home Tour by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Rural and lake living at its best are fea­ tured in this year's Delton area Christmas Home Tour from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 7. During that time, the public is being in­ vited to tour six homes, ranging from an ul­ tra modern residence to a remodeled vin­ tage farmhouse. Featured on the tour are the homes of: • Mark and Sherri Worm. 8604 Reese Rd. • Drew and Karen Chapple. 11380 Kingsburv Rd. • Bill and Nelly Shephard. 11566 Letches Lane. Gilkey Lake. • Rich and Jan Glidden. 12240 Scotts Park Rd. • Berni and Becky Anncn. 13140 Man­ ning Lake Rd. • Mike and Linda Kwasny. 3051 W. Shore Dr., Fine Lake. The fourth annual tour is sponsored by the United Methodist Women at Faith United Methodist Church, and proceeds will be used toward kitchen renovation at the Delton church. Tickets are $5 each or two for $8 and will be available Saturday at the church from 4 to 6 p.m. Directions to the homes will be distributed at that time and refresh­ ments will be served. The church is located at 503 S. Grove St. (M-43). Those who pre­ fer. may pay $1 per person at each home visited in lieu of purchasing tickets. For more information, call Joyce Har­ rington, 623-2954 or the church office at 623-5400. Kwasny home features hand-crafted wood furniture Mike and Linda Kwasny started their married life at a home on Fine Lake. Twenty-five years later, they still call 3051 West Shore Drive home-swect-home. “He grew up in Detroit and I grew up in Chicago, and we ended up here.” she said. Their home has expanded in size as their family grew to include daughter Kate and son Kyle, who arc both college students now. “When our kids were bom. we needed more space,” Linda explained. “We looked into moving and building. We just decided there was no prettier place. We decided we were just going to slay hcrc...This is a won­ derful lake Io live on. If s a great place.” Thanks to Mike's building skills and Linda’s talents, they’ve enlarged the origi­ nal two bedroom, one-story structure Io a three bedroom, two-story structure. A lower level bedroom now doubles as Lin­ da’s sewing room. “When I was pregnant with Kate, we lived a summer with no roof over it,” Linda said of their home. During the first phase of the remodeling, “we had no kitchen...We had a tarp over the house, and at night we had to turn the lights off because the bugs would come. We lived in it while we did it. It was interesting.” “We added the deck, and just a couple of years ago we added the (upper level) screcncd-in porch and extended the deck." The scrcencd-in porch has become her favorite summertime place. The kitchen, dining and living room area were gutted and now there's an openness throughout the main level so one can view the lake from any of those rooms. They also converted a lower level storage room into a bedroom. One former bedroom is now a den. “h's been fun to work on it.” she said. Next to the main entry Joor is a stained glass window, featuring a bloc heron. They wanted the blue heron design be­ cause they love watching the blue herons that dwell around the lake. Two stained glass windows of ducks are incorporated in two kitchen cabinet doors. All the cupboards in the kitchen were hand­ crafted by Mike. He also built almost all the oak furniture in their home, such as living room tables and a cradle. Steve Drenth of Cedar Creek Custom Woodwork built the bed in the master bed­ room to match another piece of bedroom furniture. On the main level, an antique phone from the late 1800s and a chair caned by Linda's grandfather arc treasured by the family. Her grandfather restored the phone, which had no dialing system. A crank-type handle was used to ring bells to summon the operator. “It was one of the very first phones that was used in Mt. Pleasant. Iowa. That’s where my grandparents arc from." she said. For decorating the Christmas tree, Linda loves the ornaments that Kate and Kyle made when they were children, and she has carefully preserved them and hangs them on the tree each year. Other special orna­ ments arc from a neighbor, who gave tl cm to the children each year when they v’erc growing up. A humorous ornament is one of a Santa figure reclining on a hammock. Selecting the Christmas tree has always been a family event. “From the time they were little, we have always gone to a tree farm, traipsed through the woods, cut it down, dragged it home and decorated it together.” Linda said. Underneath the tree is a special quilted tree skirt that Linda treasures because it was made by her sister, who died of cancer at the age of 30. “...The summer before she died, she made this. It’s one of my very, very favor­ ite things. Courtney Chapple is pictureo here in the dining area. This may be one of the last pictures of her with long hair. She's getting her hair cut Saturday and donating her tresses to Locks of Love, which helps children who need wigs because of medical reasons. The Chapple family - (from left) Kelsey. Karen. Courtney and dog Honey, and Drew - gather in the new family room. The bucks on the wall are Drew’s trophies from previous hunting seasons. The bucks are in the Christmas spirit with holiday hats. The same sister also made a miniature stuffed tree decoration that is on display in the living room. “They arc just really special to me." Linda said. One of the newest decorations in the liv­ ing room is a miniature stained glass tree with stained glass presents around it. Besides lights on the Christmas tree, there are lights on the houseplants. Another tradition involves hanging the Miss Piggy and Kermit stockings that Linda made long ago for her children. “They were fun to make.” she said Linda still enjoys sewing, and some of her handiwork includes angel-theme appliqued placemats on the dining room table. Nearby, hanging beneath a rack of stemmed Christmas glasses, is an appliqued nativity scene in a wooden hoop frame. A three-dimensional manger set is across the room. A village scene is displayed between the dining room and living room. Linda quips that Kate calls it a 'church town' because there arc only five buildings and two of them arc churches. Chapples enjoy life in remodeled vin­ tage farmhouse Dotting part of the landscape on 100 acres at the Chapple residence are 12,000 Christmas trees planted by the family. They won't be ready to harvest for three or four more years, but in the meantime Drew and Karen Chapple and daughters Courtney, 15. and Kelsey, 13. are enjoying decorations on two Frasier fir trees from Karen’s brother’s tree farm, the largest in the state. Karen likes Io leave the family’s Christ­ mas trees up for six weeks to fully enjoy their beauty. It’s not unusual for her to put up the tree on the weekend after Thanks­ giving and leave it up until mid-January. She appreciates the help her daughters give with the decorating, now that they are older. Karen calls herself an ornament collector and many of them have special meaning. There arc “first Christmas together” and “baby’s first Christmas” ornaments, plus Christmas decorations the girls have made. “I don’t do theme trees,” she said. “We really enjoy all our ornaments. A good number of them have been gifts." One could spend a couple of hcurs just looking at all the Christmas tree ornaments, she commented. One of her aunts cnfelcd handmade Christmas ornaments for a wedding gif; for Drew and Karen and those have special sig­ nificance on the tree each year. Another gift was a limited edition set of Coke ornaments. The Chapples' daughters receive new or­ naments every year that have special sig­ nificance to their interests, such as soccer­ theme ornaments. Every year they like to sec “The Nut­ cracker” so the Barbie Nutcracker orna­ ment was a recent appropriate one for the girls, she said. . A family picture ornament is added to the tree every year, too. Karen also has one ornament from her parents' Christmas tree, a tiny red one with angels. His aunt gave them a nativity scene for a wedding present, and that’s part of the an­ nual holiday decor in their home. For the past four years, the Chapple fam­ ily has lived in a late-1800s farmhouse at 11380 Kingsbury Rd., but the original own­ ers would never recognize it. When they bought the farmhouse. Drew had all the ideas for redesigning the inte­ rior. Karen said. He can visualize blue­ prints in his mind, she added. “I don’t have the vision he has.” Drew gutted the home and started over from scratch, removing walls and a chim­ ney. and re-roofing the place. They’ve also built a wrap-around deck and gazebo. As the primary sub-contractor, he docs most of the remodeling work himself, she said. They recently put on a two-story addi­ tion, which includes a family room and ga­ rage. They’ve added extra bedrooms be­ cause in the summer Drew’s parents and grandmother live with them. Some finishing work still remains to be completed, such as woodwork, in the new addition, she said. Karen Chapple shows one of the first dolls in her collection. They enjoy the 1.200 feet of frontage they have on Pleasant Lake even though they can't sec the lake from the house. The Chapples have been Delton residents for 15 1/2 years, previously living in three other houses on Wall Lake. Now that they have a family room, they don’t use the living room for daily activi­ ties anymore. In the past. Karen said she has concentrated Christmas decorating in the kitchen, living room and dining room, and she's delighted that she will have a tree for the first time in the family room. too. this year. “We all enjoy the Christmas season." she said, noting that there's always a lot of bak­ ing and cooking in process because they at­ tend a lot of potluck events. Visitors on the tour will see Karen's Pre­ cious Moments collection, a doll collection and her many Beanie Baby bears. She also likes to collect Americana items. “1 like lots of do-dads." she said. (Stories and photos of the Shephards, Worms. Gliddens and Annens were pub­ lished in the Dec. 3 Reminder. ) Mike and Linda Kwasny have lived at 3051 West Shore Drive. Fine Lake, tor 25 years. During that time they have expanded the home’s square footage and added decks and a screened-in porch. The Christmas tree is in the center of the main living area at the Kwasny home. When Mike gutted the area during a remodeling project, he created an openness that allows a view of the lake from the kitchen, dining area and living room. A village scene is part of the holiday decor and Linda is pictured here with the display. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 [L@W0ES OCC wrong to recommend raises To the editor: The Officers’ Compensation Commis­ sion wants big raises for the county heads of government because the wheels say so. Lawyers’ wives, lawyers, retired state employees, a retired school administrator, what a pompous group! These are an aver­ age group of people in Barr) County? The sheriff now will get $3,500 more a year, a lawyer’s friend, the register of deeds 9.5 percent. What a farce! They run for the offices for a known wage, then they go wild. The surveyor is a joke. We don’t need the position! I pray that when the new Board of Commissioners meets, they put an end to the county surveyor’s position for good. Just to rub it in. add an extra $25 per year of employment. Surveyor Brian Reynolds now gets an extra S25O, for what? These are the actions of the west end of a herd of horses going east! The state is cut­ ting back, yet the city and county keep right on spending! The city is going to evaluate the city manager. If he comes anywhere close to where they feel he should be. he will be in for a raise. Hell, either they do their job or they don’t. Don’t sugar coat their pay­ checks. The City of Hastings has become so reliant on state and federal hand-outs, they can't get along without. Ask some of those poor souls who run the city. Cut a little from their eye and teeth health insurance and they’ll scream. What in tar­ nation would they do if they had none of that to rely on? The whole country is get­ ting so soft it’s scary. If the state police would stop some of these cars and trucks that have their head­ lights aimed wrong, they might just be doing a greater thing than giving a ticket to someone not using a seat belt. Of course, they might have to work nights instead of their day wolf packs. Donald W. Johnson. Middleville ...jfrozn Our Readers Pennock’s ‘departicipation’ a bad move To the editor, I am dismayed and appalled by Pennock Hospital’s apparent lack of concern for the people of our community. Ils recent deci­ sion to cease participation with Priority Health, one of the largest health insurance providers in Michigan, is yet further proof that the bottom line is indeed money, not the people of Barry County. I can see the hosp;‘al’s dilemma though. After all. it’s the people who need the latest cutting edge technology. Let’s not forget that it’s the people who need first class fa­ cilities. They also need offices in every cor­ ner of the community as well. Oh yeah, they also need that new multi-miliion dollar building going in on West State Street across from the State Police post. The question that comes to my mind is. which of us has said that we need all of this expansion and renovation? Who is paying for all of these things? They do have a big dilemma. How can they possibly afford to stay on the cutting edge of technology if they have an insur­ ance company that is forcing them to keep their prices in line? How can they continue to expand and renovate at their current pace when the people they want to foot the bill won’t pay for it? All the insurance company is trying to do is make sure that what it’s being charged is indeed legitimate. I am sure most of us can produce some hospital bills where the in­ surance only paid for what is considered “reasonable and customary,” leaving a bal­ ance. for which we are responsible. Know Your Legislators... U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office. 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional repre­ sentative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1124 Long­ , worth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hast­ ings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Town­ ship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1714 Longworth House Office Build­ ing. Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451­ 8383, Rick Treur, representative. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria town­ ships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 2305 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Battle Creek District office: 249 W. Michigan Ave., phone (616) 965-9066. District field representative Greg Moore. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich.'48909, phone (51T 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County) Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3760. State Representative Gary Newell, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: Now 1 am not siding with the insurance company either. They sure as shootin’ don’t want to pay a dime more than they can get away with. But quite simply, the choice was Pennock’s. They are the ones that have walked away from the people of the community. Priority Health is in the business of helping people get the health care they need at a reasonable cost. Pen­ nock could undoubtedly meet them halfway if they were not spending so much in lower priority areas. One of the things they teach in manage­ ment school is to never criticize or point out a problem without also pointing out so­ lutions. It’s simple. Pennock needs to sit back down to the table with Priority Health and work this out. “De-participation" is not in the best interest of the people of the community and is not an option. The second thing is something we all can do to hold Pennock accountable. Whenever possible, tell them you are going to take your business elsewhere. If they still don’t work it out with Priority Health, then fol­ low through. By doing that, you will send a clear message to the manageme t of Pen­ nock that health care is about p< oplc, not buildings, technology or assests. One final comment 1 would like to make is that my criticism of Pennock’s money grubbing attitude is by no way a reflection on the fine health care professionals who work at the hospital. We have always had friendly, professional service from every­ one. from the person that greets you at the front desk to the people in the billing de­ partment. My remarks are for the free spenders in upper management who arc more con­ cerned about expansion and renovations than about people. Call me a de-participant in the Pennock health scam. Brian Sager. Nashville Handling of terrorism crisis is questionable To the editor: A few weeks ago I wrote indicating pride in the way Americans demonstrated politi­ cal support for the president in recent con­ gressional elections. This is probably a good lime to catalog the reasons why I wish they’d done otherwise. The people who brought this war to America made a terrible mistake. Compounding the error appears to br their unalterable intent. While they plan (and are. perhaps, executing) another attack, the Bush Administration daily demonstrates complete inability to activate and operate credible plans to thwart them. Citizens reading Bob Woodward's new book (based on interviews with Bush and lieutenants). “Bush at War.” will be force­ fully reminded of the fact that president had many official warnings about the danger posed by Bin Ladin and company, and the imminence of large scale attacks on America. The warnings came in CIA (and other official) briefings during the transition peri­ od and throughout early months of the administration. Somehow, not a hint of the danger reached the American people before the blow struck. Following the attack, a veil of secrecy dropped across events leading up to the day - the administration stonewalled every attempt to organize an independent investi­ gation. What information journalists sifted from the dust of towers and the Pentagon indicates a litany of government officers and (mostly Republican) congressional leaders accepted millions of dollars over a dozen years to delay, deny and denigrate the need for better airline, airport, and immigration security. Thousands of innocents paid the lab. dying horribly (some, on Flight 93. per­ formed acts of heroism still officially unac­ knowledged. and are therefore dishonored, as well by those contributing so much to the injury). The administration has now instructed a “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” policy toward events leading up to the attack. Despite evidence to the contrary (Watergate. Ellsberg Papers, Iran-Contra, Tonkin Gulf. Teapot Dome, Iran Air, Savings and Loans) leaders continue believing they can hide facts from public eye and probing media. (So many scandals, and all but one Republican.) Meanwhile. John Poindexter (a man who could tell true stories to make your hair stand on end), quietly compiles political dossiers on Americans (including what books we check out of the library) in the White House basement. Convicted on five counts of lying to Congress under oath dur­ ing the Iran-Contra investigation. Poindexter and Oliver North escaped prison (and the blight of felony) by means of a friendly appellate court on technical grounds. Poindexter and North forgot their oaths as military officers required they “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” not the president, and not some political or international program or project. Can his abilities be so necessary as to make him irreplaceable? The people of North’s home state (Virginia) had the good taste (and sense) to deny him (despite personal popularity) a seat in the U.S. Senate in 1994. The current President isn’t quite so ’fussy.’ The Bush administration is composed of those (Republicans) who constantly com­ plain the public is tot well enough informed to make good decisions, while they work daily to deny us the minimum relevant information to do so. By not ques­ tioning, not registering, not voting, we make their efforts easier, and in the end. our work more difficult and dangerous. We fought four wars in the past half-cen­ tury. run by administrators and “whiz kids” - Korea. Viet Nam. Gulf, and Terror. There’s little need to recount the results of the first three (they still make us choke) - it was yesterday. But the fourth....it's tomor­ row. Larry Hamp. Hastings Does Baltimore need noise ordinance? To the editor: Does Baltimore Township really need a noise ordinance? Here we are in one of the most rural townships in one of the most rural counties in southern Michigan. Our biggest settle­ ment is Dowling and there is not a single traffic light within miles of the township. Why do township officials feel that we need a noise ordinance? Many of the people who live here have escaped from areas where there are ordinances against what days you can mow the grass, how short it must stay and how high your fences can be. Write Us A Leiter... 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We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. . • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Will you buy less this holiday? There have been national reports that American consumers do not plan to buy as much for the upcoming holiday season. Do you find that to be true for you. Why or why not? Do we want to go there? We have a free­ dom here that must be protected. I voted for the current local officials because I thought they represent a smaller, less intrusive government. Why are they listening to a handful of high-strung people without listening to the community as a whole? As it reads, if there is music on our prop­ erty that is loud enough to be heard from the adjoining property. I will receive a cita­ tion. It does not seem to matter if I am sur­ rounded by fields full of com plants or woods! They address noisy ultralights planes. Who does not get a kick from seeing some adventurous person in an ultralight flying overhead on a hot summer evening? I agree that when you are in a city stopped at a light and the car next to you is booming so loud that your hood rattles... that is a problem. Out here the occasional car driving by that is booming is no more annoying than the tractors, trucks, chain­ saws or hunters shooting that you normally hear. Among other things, that are specifically stated, is any sound making device for the purpose of attracting attention for any pur­ pose will be grounds for a citation. What about the local church that just added a bell tower that is close to a mile away and can be clearly heard? I guess that we are fortunate that there are no ice cream trucks that try to lure children from their houses with music! For those who want to protect their right to use chainsaws, shoot guns, run their quads and snowmobiles, or have a wedding reception that may have a band, I would urge them to attend the township meeting at the Baltimore Township Hall Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. and let your opinion be heard. Michael and Julie Flook. Hastings HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PMnxtv Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M A3 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John J»cob» Frederic Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs Secretary,"TreaSu»er • NEWSROOM • David T. 'fixing (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Bren Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Debbie Garrison, Hastings: Shari Dalton, Rutland Township: Kristen Harrington, Middleville: Sandra Rosenberg, Middleville: Karen Borrink, Middleville: lam Jachim, Middleville: “1 am going to try to spend less than 1 did last year. That is my goal this holiday season.” “We’ll probably spend about the same as we did last year. As our children get older, their gifts get more expensive.” “1 believe that less is more. Our kids are older and don’t need as much to make it a good holi­ day.” “Yes I hope to spend less. I am trying to do more bargain shopping this year.” “Yes. we arc spending less on presents this year. One reason is that our entire family. 17 people, arc taking a family cruise this year. Getting to­ gether will be lots of fun." “Wc arc spending less this holiday season and making some gifts. Wc arc saving for a family vacation this coming spring.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Riday 8 a m to 5 30 p.m . Saturdays 8 30 a m W Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County S27 per yeer in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to; P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 - Page 5 Realize that we’re lucky to be shopping In My Opinion County officials should get tougher, not richer Less than two years ago a special officers’ compensation commission awarded our state legislators the largest increase in pay in Michigan’s history, about 39 percent over two years. They had all kinds of justifications for such a move, but the state s OCC did not have a fiduciary responsibility to the voters of Michigan and found it easy to award huge increases to the people who named them to their positions. Under the rules back then, if the legislators did not reject the increase, then it went into effect. Naturally, our elected officials used some political fancy footwork and look no action to let the pay raises take effect, making them among the highest paid in the country When their increases went into effect, our stale government leaders had to know about the coming financial issues facing Michigan. The deficits just didn’t happen over­ night. It was a combination of over spending, tax cuts and the downturn in the general economy that caused the financial woes. 1 felt at that time our elected officials were unfair to Michigan taxpayers to accept the huge raises. The pay increase system was a hoax and needed to be changed, and that’s exactly what the taxpayers did in the primary election last August, when they voted to end the commission’s procedures. So from now on. when our state's elected leaders want a pay raise, they will have to vote on it. They won’t have the commission to use as a convenient patsy or scapegoat any more. Now comes the news that Barry County's own compensation commission has recom­ mended pay increases for all county elected officials starting next year, ranging from 5.5 to 9.5 percent, and creating a new system of longevity pay for years of service. They did it in spite of many economic experts’ predictions of state budget deficits to be some­ where between $700 million and $1.8 billion short. It was only last week that a Hastings City Councilman talked of a possible 7% decrease in revenue from the stale. Moreover, it has been estimated that county government could be reduced even more. So how can our county government, faced with certain cuts in revenue, even consider raises for officials far outpacing the rate of inflation? Across Michigan companies are struggling to maintain the status quo. Many compa­ nies have announced layoffs and staff reductions. Not once have I read of any compa­ nies giving employees increases at twice the rate of inflation or more. In the last election all the commissioners were returned to the County Board but one. Voters from Barry County must have been satisfied with their representatives. I hope they were right, because the only way these new rates won't go into effect is by rejec­ tion of these same elected officials, the County Board of Commissioners. The issue isn’t whether or not these officials are good employees or deserve the money, but whether local government should be required to live within its income and not put the economic burden back on taxpayers. We hear all the time that people should live within their means. Shouldn't the same logic apply to local government? Barry County leaders don't really know what their financial situation is going to be next year, except for the very good possibility it won’t be as good as they hope. Further­ more. commissioners arc heading into negotiations with other labor groups after the first of the year. What will they tell labor representatives when they sit down at the bar­ gaining table after they just accepted the recommendations from their special commis­ sion for such huge increases? Wc need to get this economy going again. It will take all of us, government and the private sector. It's in our best interest wc take responsibility together and turn this econ­ omy around so we can all benefit once again from a strong vibrant, economy for all Michigan residents. — Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics loving memory' of... Letter to the Editor: Raymond B. Hause, Sr. .. who passed away six years ago December 5. 1996 To the editor: As a consumer, manager and human be­ ing. I want to share a few things that have bothered me. As a consumer I feel it is important Io keep our shopping dollars in the local com­ munity as much as possible. However, after living in this area for more than 25 years. I have realized that businesses here have failed time after time because they haven't been willing to make their hours of opera­ tion more consumer friendly. Most custom­ ers have to shop late evenings or on week­ ends. If a business wants to succeed here at higher than "lunch hour shopping profit margins.” its hours of operation must be extended. While I have read nothing to this effect yet in the newspaper during this Christmas season. I wanted to address it before the thumb sucking of unbendable business owners began. I went shopping in Hastings at Thanks­ giving and was appalled by the rude, crabby and ridiculous people. Sure it was ...from Our Readers crowded, but so what? Wc arc all in the spirit — is the store not big enough? To be sure, wc had to wail in line, but again, so what? Did anyone of us think we’d be the only ones in the store on the biggest shopping day of the year? These are probably the same people who complain loudly at fast food restaurants about how slowly the line is moving, yet. when it is their turn to order they say they don’t know what they want. Apparently, they failed to understand they could have better used their time waiting in line. As a person. I’m certainly not perfect. Co-sleeping isn’t unsafe if done right To the editor The story in the Reminder last week (Nov. 26) about co-sleeping was mislead­ ing. In it. Dr. Jeffery Chapman implored par­ ents to put tboir babies to sleep in cribs for their own safety. This story held several mistruths and broad generalizations 1 would like to clear up. First of all, more than 100 studies have been published on this subject, with the majority of them showing the benefit of coslccping, not only for the mother, but for the infant as well. An example is that there i.< a significant decrease in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) deaths when baby sleeps with mother. There is also a much higher chance of a sucessful breastfeeding relationship, and babies who sleep with mother have better physiological regula­ tion. Saying all babies should only sleep in cribs for safety is like saying "Your baby might die in a car accident, so do not let baby travel in a car." Il’s ridicuious. You just pul them in a safe car scat. Babies have been sleeping safely with their mothers for hundreds of thousands of years. Like anything else, there is a safe way Io co-slecp and an unsafe way. Instead of a blanket statement recommending no coslceping at all. just follow these guidlincs: no waterbeds, no fluffy bedding, no sleep­ ing baby if you are drunk; on medication that may make you drowsy, always lay baby on back and do not let baby sleep be­ tween two parents. If you are well informed and as a manager, the businesses I operate aren’t either. As a consumer. I’m not per­ fect. None of us are. so why can’t we be more tolerant of and compassionate with one another? As consumers, we should re­ alize how lucky we are to be standing in any line because it means wc have money to spend. As business owners and operators wc need to realize how fortunate we are that there are customers waiting in line. Perhaps if everyone met each other half­ way shopping would be more fun again. Mariana Perez-Montes. Dowlinc LEGAL NOTICE there is no greater risk to your child than the risks that babies will encounter in their crib. If even after researching this issue you are still uncomfortable, there arc companies out there that manufacture co-sleepcrs, which arc cribs that hold baby and attach to your mattress. This keeps baby within arms reach for night time nursing sessions. I would have liked to see more solutions like this one in the article. What ever hap­ pened to getting both sides of a story? Shawna Hubbarth. Lake Odessa LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD NOVEMBER 20, 2002 All Board Members and 13 citizens present. Approved agenda, minutes of previous meet­ ings and treasurer s report. Approved regular firefighter status for George Horval. Resolution adopted to approve Manulife Defined Contnbution Pension Plan Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment Resolution «1 adopted. Approved payment of vouchers June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Robert Mack. Supervisor (12/5) Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 13, 2002 Meeting was called to order at 7 00 pm Board members present Supervisor Doster, Treasurer Nottingham. Clerk Nicholas. Trustees Gray, and Goytngs and members of the public. Agenda was approved with additions. Minutes ot Regular Board Meeting held Oct. 9. 2002 were approved with corrections Correspondence brought discussion re: Zoning Administrator. Jim Spykerman; GLS •Bids regarding Uttla Long Lake Sewer; Paul Andrews Law suit: Pleasure FoinL Motion was passed to take no action regarding Pleasure Point PLFD report placed on file. Prairieville Township Police Dept, report placed on file. Four Township Watershed Council report was received from Lloyd Goyings. VarKeuren water request tabled until December 11.2002. SWBCSWA report received by Trustee Gray. Supervisor Doster reported on Special census. Discussion took place regarding the purchase of the Wotthuts property. Motion was passed for Supervisor Doster to attend the MTA conference. Discussion took place regarding the Barry County Road Commission Report. Clerk's report was placed on file. Opened bids tor lighting of Township hall sign and flag. Bid went to IC Electric of Delton. Treasurer’s report placed on file. Subscription for Board Members to the Hastings Banner to prd with outstanding bills. Motion approved to^ay outstanding bids in the amount of $9,423.14. Meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. Normaiean Nchois. Clerk Attested to by: Mark A Doster. Supervisor (12/5) “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” In Our Hearts Recall could lead to loss of civility To the editor: This letter is in support of Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. I did not attend any of the meetings that have prompted this controversy, but press cover­ age seems to have been rather complete on the attempt to recall him. It seems the problem revolves around a meeting called to discuss the possibility of a blight ordinance for Rutland Township. There was no intent to pass an ordinance, but rather to develop what the content of such an ordinance might be. The meetings were described as rowdy and out of control with speakers being shouted and applauded into silence. If that is the type of behavior favored by those who want to oust Roger. I fear for the future of civility and thoughtful discourse in our township government. People on both sides have the right to be heard. In the face of such behavior, it’s understandable that some one might “lose it.” The base issue was blight. Blight can lower our property values and diminish our quality of life. I can not support a move­ ment that would argue in support of uncon­ trolled blight as indicated by their inability to even allow discussion of the subject. Lastly. Roger is condemned for having purchased a computer on his credit card. If this was such a miscarriage of authority, why didn’t the township board let him keep it or return it? Sc often we are blessed with government officials who do nothing or do something too late. I find it hard to fault Roger for moving with dispatch to solve a problem that had no negative consequences on anyone or anything. Let’s keep a positive, motivated leader working for us. Don Drummond. Hastings We Process Color Film FAST! J-Ad Graphics We thought of you with love today. Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Teresa Heide. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. “Kids know when people really care for them and my kids like the people at Pennock. And jfays before that. too. I We think of you in silence. ► We often speak your name. |i Now all wc have is memories. L And your picture in a frame. I Pennock's emergency staff and physicians like Dr. Wilgus really understand kids. They ease their fears, and make time to thoroughly care for my kids’ special needs. They even call us at home to follow up on our progress. I was bom at Pennock, our kids were bom there, too. My family and I really appreciate the quality of care so close to home." Your memory is our keepsake. k With which we'll never part l God has you in His keeping. [ Wc have you in our heart. Find out how Pennock Health Services can be your family’s partner for personal, pro­ fessional and progressive care. To learn more or find a Pennock affiliated physician, Line always ... your family call us at (269) 945-1749. HASTINGS 4 It’s Our Pledge. ill..... IT? f" Pennock Partner, Heide Family, Hastings, MI Carrie Wilgus, M.D., Pediatrician 12.30.2 30. 430. 7 20. 9:25 FRVSATLS 11.20 obmtcuzykmts (PG-13) 11:10.1 00. 2 45. 7 10 Mum DAY (PG-13) 1100.1 40.4 20.7 00.9 35 FRVSATLS 1205 Pennock HEALTH SERVICES 50. 9 00 FRLSAT LS 11 10 ntott5Sion11' Progressive CMMVMXTI(PG) Ortners in p'tS°ni 1009 W. Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 Darrell E. Humntell PORTAGE - Darrell E. Hummed of Portage. Ml passed away Saturday. Nov. 30. 2002. Darrell was bom Oct. 16. 1939 in Hastings. Mich, the son of William Franklyn and Elnora Jennie (Gerber) Hummed. While serving in the U.S. Army he spent the majority of his time in Korea. Prior to his retirement. Darrell was a police officer for the City of Portage for 30 years. He had also served as bailiff in the Portage District Court for several years. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Call...945-9554 Darrell loved to deer hunt and fish, and was a member of the Portage Eagles. Lodge Aerie 3531. On June 16. 1967 he was united in mar­ riage to Patricia Anne (Gay), who survives. Also surviving are two children: Denise Russon of Kalamazoo and David Hummed of Portage; four sisters. Neoma Hubbard of Caledonia. Dorothy (Ken) McCabe of Hastings. Lorraine (Larry )Tebo of Battle Creek and Joan (Bud) Bair of Bellevue; parents-in-law. Adis (Doris) Gay of Richland; two brothers-in-law: Tom (Jan) Gay of Shelby Township and Mike (Linda) Gay of Portage; many nieces and nephews. Darrell was preceded in death by his par­ ents. two brothers. William and Charles, and one sister. Lillian. Services were held at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Portage Chapel. 411 E. Centre Avenue with The Rev. Stephen Chamley of Gull Lake United Methodist Church officiating. Private inter­ ment at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of choice. Arrangements were made by Langeland Family Funeral Homes. Obitu.iVii.es Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTV IEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study & COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077 Pastor Di­ anne Dotlen Morrison Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6JO group. Thursdays senior meals 12- p.m. noon Saturday nights • Praise Ser­ vices 7:30 p.m. For more informa­ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 805 S. Jcfferwn. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a m and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:15 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 700 p.m. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Chunh phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. School for all ages at 9JO a.m. and hopcum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 worship service al 10JO a.m. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Morning between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ evening service 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.tn. Pioneer Cub (Gr. K8). (Serving evening tneal to Pio­ neer Cub kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). UNITED METHODIST am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T Hiutwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mil! St) Affiliated wi/A Conserv­ ative Grace Brethren Churches, In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Saner. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330 Sunday School Classes 9:45 a.m.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m; Sunday Evening Bible Study 600 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasungs. Pastor Dan Cume. Senior Pastor; Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9JO am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 am.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.tn.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth, Prayer and Bible Study. Choir pracucc. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Tune Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men. MOPS. CHURCH "Member Church of the World- Wide Anglican Communion." 315 W. Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office; (616) 945-3014 The Rev Fr. Charles P McCabe Ill. Rector Mr F. William Voctbcrg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship ■ 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.m. am. Fellowship Time before the CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday Sen ices: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 am. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. evening Service; W’edncsday: 700 p.tn. Services for Adults. Teens Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 wuih of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun Praise t Worship 1030am.6.00 pm; Wed 6:30 p.m Jesus Club fa boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's lose "Where Everyone is Some­ and Children. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E. Grand Si. Hastings. Pastor David Burgtll. 948-8890 or 948­ 2661 Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton Phone 623-5543 Sunday School a: 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm. Pastor Phone 945-9121 ment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Time” is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E. State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERANCHURCH 239 E. North Si. Hastings. Rev. Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse, Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Dec. 5 - 3:20 p.m. Clapper Bells Bell Char. 5:45 p.m. Grace Notes bell Choir. 700 p.m. Crossways Bible Study; 7.00 p.m. Stewardship Committee. Friday, Dec. 6 - 11:30-2:30 p.m. Hastings Womens Club. Saturday, Dec. 7 9.00 to 10:30 a.m. Christmas Play Practice; 10:00 a.m_. Catechism I: 8 00 p.m. Narcotics Anonynxxa. Sunday. Dec. 8 - 800 & 10:43 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunda*. School; A AL After 2nd Service; 12 JO p.tn. Infant Baptism Prep; 12:45 p.m. Jail Ministry Monday. Dec. 9 - 7:00 p.m.. Women of Faith. Tuesday. Dec. 10 - 600 p.m. BPW; 700 p.m. Worship Committee; 700 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous; 7 00 p.m. The Way Wednesday, Dec l I - 1:30 p.m. Congregation Care Committee; 600 p.m. Advent Supper; 7:00 p.m. Worship. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MLNISTK1ES A Spmt-filled church. Meeting at the one Special" For information call I616-731-5194 a 1-517-852-1806 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator Sunday School 9: 30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. BARKY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hasungs. Ml 49058 ( 269 ) 945-2938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors' (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10: 00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. 6:00 pm Wednesday: Bible Class 700 p.m.. Classes for alt ages. 209 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Bamer free building with elevator to all Boon Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Enn Memtt. Office Manager. Sunday. November 10. 8:15 am. ■ Sunday school. 9:30a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday school. 10:30 am. - Refreshments; 11:00 a.m Traditional Service. Sunday school. 5:30 p.m. - Middle High and Senia High Youth Groups; 6:00 p.m. - Dis­ ciple Bible Study II. Nuncry is pro­ vided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade Wednesday nights - 6:00 p m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 p.m. Bell Char rehearsal. 8:00 p.m. Chancel Char rehearsal Thursday nights • 700 p m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville Rev Al Russell. Pastor A (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 am -11 am.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 49058 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of Slate Rd. and Boitwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WELCOME CORNERS CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml day evenings. tion call the church office. CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Services No age limits. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at 9:30 a. m This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member ED.1C THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions” 118 S. Jefferson -945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANT Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Chaplain Cathy Ann Bumgardner Vcssccchia Potterville - Cathy went to be with our Lord Saturday. Nov. 30. 2002 at the age of 49. She was the beloved daughter of Charles and Janice ' Bumgardner of Vermontville (formerly of Sunfield), also surviving fami­ ly are her brother. Bob (Kathy) Bumgardner of Sunfield, sisters, Nancy (Larry) Trask. Ginny (David) Chase both of Vermontville, and Sharon Beech of Potterville, nephew. Marc Trask of Bellevue, nieces. Cheryl Knoll of Grand Haven, Anne Trask of Bellevue, Denise Chase and (Ted Kurdziel Jr.) of Spring Lake, great nephew, Christopher Knoll of Grand Haven, and Cameron Pifer of Bellevue, and many aunts and uncles in Virginia and Tennessee. From a young age, Cathy felt the call of Christ upon her heart to become a coun­ selor to the emotiona.*iy wounded. She did not judge what she saw and heard. It was her mission to be a promoter of peace. Cathy graduated from Liberty Baptist College (Lynchberg, VA) in 1985 with a masters in ministry. Then she became a counselor and con­ ducted a ladies ministry at a local church for many years. She was a founding member of Barry Community Hospice in Hastings, she was a chaplain at Pennock Hospital for 15 years. In 1990 she was a chaplain at Fort Jackson Army Hospital in South Carolina. She had a non-profit Christian counseling office for the last 12 years. In 2OOI-2OO2 she was a part time chap­ lain at Spar-row Hospital E.R. in Lansing. She was also spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation, and Womens Abuse Foundation. She was an accomplished musician from the age of 15 as lead singer of Cathy and the Sounds of the South. She was also a mem­ ber of the Country Music Association with a DJ. license. Cathy had two darling poodles. Sissy, and Shelby, whom she considered her chil­ dren. She was a loyal daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She ran the race, fought the good fight, stood on her faith, and gave Christ all of her life. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. A interment service fol­ lowed at the Sunfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rennuchi Hospitality House, c/o RFH, P.O. Box 36. Sunfield, Ml 48890. For more information, www.legacy.com. Sheldon E. Mesecar GRAND LEDGE - Sheldon E. Mesecar, 92. of Grand Ledge, died Wednesday, Nov. 27. 2002 at a Lansing hospital. Mr. Mesecar was bom March 10, 1910 in Campbell Township. Ionia County, Michigan, a son of Bert and Mildred (Hess) Mesecar. A former resident of Mulliken and Clarksville, he was a retired G.M. employ­ ee and a member of First United Methodist Church of Grand Ledge. Mr. Mesecar was preceded in death by his wives. Mabelle and Lois, his daughter, Wanda Gullford, two brothers and two sis­ ters. Surviving are two daughters. Janet (Richard) Timm of Camarillo. CA and Marlene Jaquette of Grand Ledge. 14 grandchildren. 29 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, four sisters. Leona (Donald) Thompson of Hastings. Martha (Burkette) Timm of Hastings. Madeline (Ed) Fierce of Fenton and Wilma (Jim) Sheehan of Allo, three brothers. Leon (Leta) Mesecar of Woodland. Elwood (Barbara) Mesecar of Alto and Bert Mesecar. Jr. of Hastings, several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday. Dec. 2, 2002. at First United Methodist Church of Grand Ledge with Rev. W.J. (Bill) Amundsen officiating. Interment was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. Contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church of Grand Ledge or Roxand Sen ice Club - Scholarship Fund. Katherine M. Thompson HASTINGS - Katherine M. Thompson, age 66. of Hastings, died Wednesday. Nov. 27. 2002 at Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek. Mrs. Thompson was bom on Jan. 21. 1936 in Bany County, Mich., the daughter of Loyd and Ruby (Hull) Hughes. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended area schools, graduating in 1954 from Hastings High School. She was married to Donald R. Thompson on May 8. I960. Mrs. Thompson was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for nine years and then did “day care” in her home for five years. She enjoyed all the holidays, baking, flowers, canning, and just being with her family. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her hus­ band, Donald; daughter, Diana (Chris) Clary of Portage; sons. Danny Thompson of Hastings, David (Kellie) Thompson of Hastings, and Darryl Thompson of Hastings: five grandchildren. Jacquelyne Diana Lynn. Bryan Thomas Lynn. Ashlie Anne Thompson. Nichole Marie Thompson, and Maci Lynn Thompson; sis­ ters. Lorretta (Leo) Maurer of Richland, Lorraine (Carl) Lightcap of Delton, and Ginny (Roger) Blain of Battle Creek; aunt, Mary Hughes of Richland: nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and daughter. Donna Marie Thompson. Services were held Monday, Dec. 2. 2002 at Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Alvin C. Yales officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Kathy (Gunn) Keuhs KENTWOOD - Kathy (Gunn) Keuhs. passed away Monday, December 2,2002 al her home in Kentwood, MI at the age of 57. She was bom June 27. 1945 in Lansing, daughter of Adam M. and Evelyn L. (Kirtland) Gunn. She was the most patient and courageous person I know, my best friend and my mom. Surviving are her husband. Dan Keuhs of 14 years; her brother, Hugh Gunn; sister, Losia Marks; her daughter and son­ in-law, Deb and Perry Edgecomb and her two grandsons. Perry II and Conner. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, December 5, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, Michigan. For those wishing, contributions may be made to The Hospice of Michigan. For more information www.legacy.com. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home in Sunfield. Arlene G. Swanson HASTINGS - Arlene G. Swanson, age 88. of Hastings, died Friday. Nov. 29, 2002 at Thomapple Manor She was bom Jan. 25, 1914 in Augusta, Mich., the daughter of Everell and Augusta (Mott) Bolyen. She graduated from W.K. Kellogg High School in Hickory Comers in 1933. Arlene married George J. Swanson. July 14. 1930. he died Oct. 15. 1987. Arlene was a homemaker, an avid out­ doors person who loved to hunt and fish. She also loved to bowl. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band, George J. Swanson; one brother. Russell Bolyen; and two sisters. Maxine Moon and Elloise Jordan. Surviving is a son James Swanson (Donna Ronan) of Hastings; daughter. Janice (Roland) Curtiss of Hastings; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday. Dec. 2. 2002 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Russell Sarver officiated. Burial was at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor (Alzheimer's Education) fund. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Julia (Julie) A. (Fisher) Sharpe, age 55. of Hastings, died Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28. 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bom Feb. 11. 1947 in Hastings, the daughter of Donald B. and Elizabeth J. (Blough) Fisher. Julie graduated from Hastings High School in 1965. She attended Western Michigan University, and graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in education. Julie worked as a substitute teacher in the Hastings area school system, then went into sales, starting with Westdale Real Estate, and finally with Klingman's Furniture in Grand Rapids. Julie was interested in people and their lives, a trait inherited from her father. Don. and was so well liked and respected by so many for her caring and unselfish ways and generous spirit. Her fondness for animals, nature, and the environment was known throughout the community, and she was known to lake in many strays and give them unconditional love through the years. She leaves behind her beloved pets. Zazu. Thrasher. Sadie and Joey. Julie was a past member of the Library . Guild. Arts Council and the Barry County Humane Society, she enjoyed reading, swimming and other water sports, walking : her dogs, cooking gourmet meals and enter­ taining. her pets, and in the beauty of the nature that surrounded her. Julie is survived by her parents. Donald and Betty Fisher of Green Valley. Arizona, ‘ sister. Mary Fisher of Hastings, brother. David (Bridget) Fisher, nieces. Colleen. Tricia and Anna Fisher, all of Jackson. Michigan, many special cousins and friends. Memorials can be made to the Bany County Humane Society. P.O. Box 386, Hastings. Michigan. 49058 .or American Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice. Respecting Julie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Julie's life will be held Saturday. Dec. 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Norma A. Reuther KALAMAZOO - Norma A. Reuther, age 93. of Kalamaztx). formerly of Woodland, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at Metron of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Reuther was bom Nov. 17. 1909, in Wtxidland, Ml, the daughter of Isaac and Louise (Hauer) Rowley. She graduated from Hastings High School and Barry County Normal, and Western State Teacher's College. She taught in the Woodland Township schools and was later librarian at Lakewood High School. retiring in 1961 due to failing eyesight. She married Fred E. Reuther, who pre­ ceded her in death on Oct. 14. 1980. She was also preceded in death by her brother. Harold Rowley. Since 1980 she has lived in Kalamazoo and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. The Philadorans and Martha Circle, and was formerly a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland. Surviving are tw-o children and their spouses. Duane (Anne) Reuther of Deming, New Mexico and Joanne (William) Mussel­ man. Kalamazoo; four grandchildren. Linda (William) Young and Steven Reuther, Battle Creek, and Curtis Musselman. Kala­ mazoo. and Susan Musselman. Columbus, Ohio; two great grandchildren. Ben and Mary Young. Funeral services were held Saturday morning. Nov. 30. 2002 at Zion Luthem Church, Woodland, with Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. Interment in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church. Kalamazoo. Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland, or Hospice of Kalamazoo, c/o Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home. 917 S. Burdick. Kalama­ zoo. Ml 49001; (800) 607-8761. More Obituaries on Page 14 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 5. 2002 - Page 7 Cedar Creek Institute to have holiday brunch Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will cele­ brate the holiday season with a brunch Sun­ day. Dec. 8. from 11:30 a.m. to 2 pm. Guests can take in the holiday decora­ tions and the view of the winter landscape. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has i Sun­ day Brunch each second Sunday of the month. An informative presentation is made at 1 p.m. each brunch. This month. Dr. Gary Pierce from the Institute and Ann Rauscher from Leila Arboretum in Battle­ Creek will make presentations about their organization’s programs. In January. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute will begin the “Trees for Life” program, in which all babies born at Pennock Hospital will receive a certificate good for a tree seedling to be picked up at the institute in April or October. The seedling can be planted by each family as a celebration of a new life in Barry County. Rauscher will present the Leila Arbore­ tum Society’s BC Green program. BC Green is a community beautification and gardening program in Battle Creek that helps local groups improve their neighbor­ hoods. BC Green provides the technical know-how and material assistance for neighborhood greening projects, while community groups provide the i Isas for the site, the interest, commitment and labor to make the projects happen. Together. Rauscher and Pierce will in­ form attendees about what they can do as individuals or as a community to help pro­ tect the environment. Not only can guests enjoy the brunch, but also they can do someholiday shopping. Selections include birdhouses, poetry books, wildflower and tree identification guides, and children games. Gift certifi­ cates to the gift shop and future brunches arc also available for purchase. Brunch is $10 for member adults, $12 for non-member adults, $4 for member children and $5 for non-member children (ages 4-10). Sealings arc al 11:30. 12:30 and 1:15. Reservations arc required and may be made by calling (269) 721-4472 For more information, call Maribe th Per­ reault at (269) 721-4472. Lessons from a visiting professor Dr. Mick Swartz from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity spoke last week to Doug Mepham's 6th grade social studies class in the Hastings Middle School. He lectured to the students about the stock market and investing for rhe future. The young stuoent pic­ tured furiously taking notes is Swartz' son. Adam. Thornapple Arts Council offers December classes Donation will allow kids to go to camp Troy Dalman ot the Troy Dalman Agency (left) presented a $500 check to Dave Storms of YMCA Monday. The check will be used to send kids to YMCA's Camp Algonquin who couldn't otherwise afford to go. The $500 came from the Agents Community Sponsorship Fund of Farmers Insurance Group, the Los Angeles­ based company the Dalman Agency represents. DK Elementary recognized for special ed efforts Delton Kellogg Elementary School has been recognized for its efforts to include special education students in regular educa­ tion classrooms. The school was recently presented the Carson Steward Award by Community Ad­ vocates for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, a Kalamazoo County organiza­ tion that provides information, referrals and assistance to individuals with developmen­ tal disabilities. The Carson Steward Award is presented to appreciate education efforts that enrich the educational experience of children with developmental disabilities. The award was set up by the family of Carson Steward, who has Down syndrome. Along with the award, an education fund was established. From that fund Delton Kellogg Elementary received $300 to purchase classroom mate­ rials. Delton Kellogg School District serves 2,020 students, kindergarten through 12th grade, including special education and adult/altemative education students. There arc 138 teachers and 10 administrators. DK Elementary includes children with disabili­ ties in regular classroom environments. Not all schools integrate students with develop­ mental disabilities. Placing children with developmental dis­ abilities. such as Down syndrome and autism, in regular classrooms with special supports is called inclusion. According to Dr. George Martin, president and CEO of Community Advocates, “studies show that inclusion helps special needs children Icam more and learn at a quicker pace. Inclusion also assists all children by exposing them to FILM PROCESSING FAST & CONVENIENT J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 and increasing their ability to relate to chib dren different from themselves.” DKES Assistant Principal Bob Jansen said that “Delton Kellogg Elementary is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each student. We are honored to receive this award.” To contact Community Advocates, call 269/342-9801. Many classes arc scheduled for Decem­ ber at the Thomapple Arts Council. If the stress of the holidays gets too great, volunteer director Barb Clare says. “Why not try a new skill and meet new people.” All classes are held at the TAC downtown location at 117 State St. For more information about any of these classes, call 945-2002. ■ Adult Pastel classes will be taught by Laura Valentine each Monday, Dec. 9 and 16, from 10 a.m. until noon. Each week will have a different focus. Come to one or all! The cost is S10 for each class, plus a supply fee of $5 for each class. • Adult Acrylics classes will be taught by Laura Valentine on Tuesdays, Dec. 3,10 and 17, from 10 a.m. you! noon. Each class will be different. The cost is S10 for each class plus a supply fee of $5 for each class. • Kids Pastels with Laura Valentine will be held on Mondays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 30, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Each class provides a new challenge for youngsters. The cost is $10 for each class plus a supply fee of $5 for each class. • Kids Acrylics with Laura Valentine will be held on Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Each class is a oncday experience! The cost is $10 for each class plus a supply fee of $5 for each class. • Soap Making Basics with Joy Castonguay is for those ages 16 and up. The class is limited to 12 students. The cost is $10 plus a supply fee of $12. This class will be taught on Wed, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. until noon and on Monday, Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. until noon. Experience the age-old art of soap mak­ ing with a new fashioned twist. Students will create a pound of their very own customized soap using fragrant oils and botanicals. Students should bring safety goggles, stainless steel or glass two cup measuring cup, stainless steel bowl or pan (one quart), rubber spatula or nylon whisk. Soap molds can be empty yogurt containers or marga- rine containers. Soap cannot come into contact with tin, aluminum or iron. Molds will be available for purchase from instructor. • Sparkles & Scents For Kids! with Joy Castonguay is for students ages 9-15 and is limited to iO. The cost for this class is $8 with a supply fee of $15. This class will be given on Saturdays Dec. 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. until noon. Students can create an array of lovely fragrant bath items for your mom or grandma, friend or even for yourself." Stu­ dents will scent, color, sparkle and package a lotion, shower gel and glycerin soap. • Cut N Print Snowflakes is just for kids with instructor Bonnie Slayton from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Dec. 7. This is a free class, but supplies will cost $3. Stu­ dents can cut snowflakes an< print them to make beautiful cards or designs. • Wood Mosaics with Laura Valentine is for all ages from 10 a.m. until noon Satur­ day, Dec. 14. The cost is $10 for each class plus a supply fee of $5. Students will create designs using lami­ nated wood products. • Let’s Build a Snowman! with Laura Valentine Dec. 14 from 1 until 3 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Cost is $10 with a supply fee of $8. Using simple materials, students will create a pillowy-soft snowman for a ta­ ble decoration. The gift shop at TAC is also a great place for gifts with creativity. For stress free shopping that assists local artists, stop by during the week until 7 p.m. and on Sat­ urdays from 1 to 3 p.m. For information about TAC classes and events call 945-2002. /KaniA^e /licenses Paul David Hunter. Middleville and Krirten Nicole McBee. Middleville. Jeffrey Allen Maiville, Hastings and Christina Lynn DeRuiler. Hastings. Alfred Louis Trafzer II. Hastings and Rae Ellen Streit, Hastings. David Jerry Vandecar. Middleville and Julie Elaine Dobbins. Middleville. Ronald James Frye. Hastings and Bonnie Jean Eisner. Hastings. David E. Schmidtke. Plainwell and Cheryl Anne Lewis. Plainwell. Terry Lee Jones 11. St. Louis and Angela Lynn Szymoniak. Hickory Comer. Gregory Allyn Richmond. Lake Odessa and Kristi Lynn Kokx. Clarksville. GIRL, Addison James bom Nov. 22, 2002 at 5:36 a.m. Welcoming her home was big sister, Keeley. Proud parents are Chris and Chelsea Satterfield. GIRL, Alanna Kathleen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 13, 2002 at 6:15 p.m. to Antonio and Melissa Rivera of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Alanna joins the Rivera family which consists of Tony, Alan and Alicia. Alanna's proud grandparents are Norm and Kathy Dunkelberger and John and Pat Higgins, and Sylvia Britten, all of Hastings. $ COME VISIT SANTA AT THE % 1 BANK! Santa will be at the main office cf Hastings City Bank on Tuesday. December /oth and Thursday. December /9th FROM 2:50 - 4:50 PMl « -- t - H |M FMtafrapMf INVfl. IUMI - fpM, JOIN THE FUN! 5 4^, mIf MMWq, IrnaMr Sal*,, ItaaMr I HASTINGS (West M-43) Hastings City Bank Here for You Since 1886 Hastings City Bank F- —OH tWnMNWumr ’ �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Belated bill Rob Lambert holds his father's framed medals as the Lambert and Calcott families assemb'ed on stage at the Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. QdeAAa The Santa parade will be held Saturday. Dec. 7. Details were in the Lakewood News earlier this week. The schedule for volunteers who want to work on the Christmas Basket project is now in hand. On Wednesday. Dec. 11, workers will begin to sort food, gifts and more. Grocery carts, loaned by Carl's, will be put to good use Thursday, Dec. 12. with workers sorting the hundreds of cans of food items into the carts and then putting them into the marked boxes which indicate the number of persons living in each house­ hold. The hours arc from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Workers will wrap boxes Friday. Dec. 13, and assemble the toys, mittens, caps and socks into bags. This day workers come from the National Honor Society at Lakewood High School. On Saturday, Dec. 14. dozens of workers are needed with transportation and/or strong backs. Family groups often work together. If one cannot come at 9 a.m.. when the rush begins, later workers are very welcome. Often a few boxes at far comers of the district are left, so maybe only one or two deliveries need to be made for late comers. Maps are available to show where all recipients live. Money donated is used to buy socks, mittens and gifts. Lakewood UMC on M-50 will present its annual Christmas drama under the direction of John Waite. This year’s story is about poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and his inspiration to write the Christmas carol "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." This production will have a large cast, including dancers, singers, actors and puppets. The dates are Lee. 7 and 8. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at Lake Manor. Lester and Virginia Yonkers will be the hosts. The program will be pre­ sented by Steve Swartz and family doing a gospel song program. Christmas Round the Town was a success at most stops. The Depot/Museum was a busy place both days. Lots of baked goods were sold, as were the new crockery items and books. Pickles and relishes sold rapid­ ly. Many comers paid the nominal fee for having a name painted on an ornament for the commemorative tree which now carries more than 150 names. The windows and doors had been decorated by fourth-graders who recently visited the depot on their his­ tory walk around town. Lunch was served at the VFW. St. Edward's Fellowship Hall. There also were sale items at each of those stops. The Lansing State Journal listed an obit­ uary for Sheldon Mesecar, 92. of Grand Ledge, who died Nov. 27. He was a brother of Bruce Mesecar who died Nov. 13. They were brothers-in-law of Wilbur Dye of Lake Odessa. Their nieces and nephews here are from the Dye and Kaufman fami­ lies. The brothers were cousins of the Calcott family members. Myron Root, 88. of Mull:ken, who died Nov. 26, was the father of Joyce (Gary) Black, well known at Lakewood schools. Robert Wernet of Parnell who died on Nov. 23 had among his survivors a son Steve (Jeanne) Wernet of Lake Odessa. Leon "Pete" Garcia of Holt, age 90. died on Nov. 20. He was the father of former Lakewood student Lanny (Garcia) Reed, now at Portland. He was preceded by his daughter. Diane Garcia Portee. Central United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Cantata Sunday. Dec. 15. at 7 p.m. performed by the chancel choir. The free-will offering will go to the Lakewood Youth Center. The French government back in 1994 commissioned a new medal in honor of the 50th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy Invasion. This medal was pre­ sented to those Allied soldiers who returned LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A Aikkema and Melissa Flikktma husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiFirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31.2001. and recorded on June 5. 2001 in instrument No. 1060894 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citifiruncial Mortgage Company. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated October 31.2001. which was recorded on November 13. 2001, in Instrument No. 1069621. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 11/100 dollars ($142,372.11). including interest at 10.350% per annum ■ Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 2. Ridgeview, according to the recorded Plat there of m Liber 6 of Plats on Page 32 Barry County. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 21.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200229800 Team M (12/19) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen, a single man (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2000. and recorded on July 13, 2000 Instr* 1046714 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Comenca Bank, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 22. 2000, which was recorded on July 13. 2000. Instr *1046715 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 92/100 dollars ($11.21592), including interest at 13 500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated tn VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lot 6 lying North oi Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the South side of the West 1/2 of Lot 1. aH in Block 25 of I. N Keeler s Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241n. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 Jays from the date of such sale Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200125745 Team H (1/2*03) Doris Lambert accepts from Vem Ehlers a medal from France com­ memorating World War II service of Jack Lambert. for the anniversary. Later it was decided that this should also be given to those thou­ sands who took part in the invasion who could not attend the commemorative event. In this part of Michigan they are distributed by the office of Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers in Grand Rapids. This medal is for any who served in Normandy from June through August 1944. Stories of these pre­ sentations prompted local people to apply in behalf of those who look part, but who are no longer living. A dozen or more members of the CalcottLambert family were at the Gerald Ford Museum Wednesday for the joint presenta­ tion to 16 survivors or their nearest kin. The ceremony was brief, but impressive, and included two members of the current mili­ tary present to assist, pledge of allegiance by the large audience, and the stage entrance of each recipient in turn. A pho­ tographer was on hand to snap each one receiving a medal. Most were men past the age of 75. Congressmen Ehlers offered to remain for a while afterward so family groups could come forward to be pictured with him included and the flag backdrop. Besides the Lambert family who brought along Jack’s framed medals and awards there were Louise and Raymond Diehl, whose father. Raymond Diehl Sr. of Grand Rapids, received the medal, and members of the Garlock family who attended for their mother to accept the medal in behalf of her late brother who died in Normandy in July 1944. A dbzen Hill and Garlock family members enjoyed lunch together at the home of their sister/aunt in Grand Rapids. They came from Big Rapids. Richland. Carson City and Grand Rapids. Word was received here Tuesday morn­ ing of the death in Ohio of the Rev. Chester Turner. 87. who died on Nov. 22. He served the First EUB Church on Fourth Avenue at and at the same time was Michigan Conference director of stewardship for the EUB denomination. His wife Margaret was a teacher in Lakewood schools. Their chil­ dren were Jo Ann and John. John was a fine singer and he had the lead role in the operetta. Tom Sawyer. They left here for Chet to assume a new position at Otterbein College. He and Margaret had resided the past three years at the Lebanon Retirement Community in Ohio. Jo Ann resides in Ann Arbor with her husband. Son. John, died in 1988. Friends here were notified Tuesday of the Monday night death of Fred Christopher of Ionia, husband of Peg Christopher, a retired Lakewood music instructor. His funeral service was held on Saturday morning at First UMC in Ionia. College students from Central UMC were treated to breakfast Sunday morning for their first time to be together since the start of this school year. This was first time home for Chris Clark from U. of M. Mike Black was home from Michigan Tech. Others were there from Grand Valley. Adrian. MSU. Mrs. Marian Graham, mother of Wilbur Graham, is a patient at Pennock following a broken hip. Marie Haskins is making steady progress at Tendercare. She is learning to walk up and down steps in preparation to returning home after an infection which immobilized her for weeks. Dear Annie: My parents recently cele­ brated their 50th wedding anniversary, and my two sisters planned a party for then. They chose the date, location, food, decora­ tions and guest list. I received an invitation. just like everyone else. I rearranged my work schedule, had the children take time off from school and drove 150 miles to attend the party. I also bought a gift my parents, something I thought would be memorable and personal. When I totd my sister how nice the party was. she replied. "Glad you enjoyed it. You'll be getting a bill." Am I obligated to pay this bill? My chil­ dren said I should throw'it in the garbage. I barely make enough to pay my own ex­ penses. I certainly don’t have the money for a party in which I had no involvement Left Out in North Carolina. Dear Left Out: Since you were not told in advance that you were expected to con­ tribute. nor did you have any say in decid­ ing how much to spend, you are under no obligation to pay the bill. Don't wait until it arrives in the mail. Phone your sisters, and tell them you already gave a gift to your parents. Let them know the party was lovely, but you assumed you were a guest, not one of the hosts. If they thought other­ wise. they should have notified you ahead of time and asked if you were interested in participating. Career change Dear Annie: TWo years ago. my hus­ band. age 48. wanted a career change. I was very supportive of his decision, but six jobs later, he still isn't working, and I don’t think he is looking as hard as he should. When I first met “Alfred," be was ex­ tremely cautious with his money. Now he uses his credit cards to buy cigarettes, booze and toys, and to pay the bills on his other credit cards. He has already charged over $30,000. I have been paying all our household bills, including the mortgage. The year be­ fore Alfred quit his job. we remodeled bur home, and I am still making payments. I have tried to discuss the situation with Alfred, but he just gets angry. What can I do go get him back on track? - Sole Provider in Los Angeles. Dear Provider: Alfred sounds depressed. His life isn’t working out the way he planned, he cannot find a job he enjoys, and he spends money in a vain attempt to cheer himself up. Meanwhile, you are stuck with the bills. Alfred needs counseling and possibly medication to get out of this rut. Taik to his doctor, and ask him to make referral - and make sure Alfred follows through. Money matter Dear Annie: I have been seeing "Ted” for 10 years. At one time, we tried living to­ gether, but we were never able to blend our families, and I decided it would be best to raise my children without him. Because I love him. however, I continued our relation­ ship. Two years ago, Ted and I had a son to­ gether. He pays regular child support, and we have been discussing marriage again. Yesterday, I found one of Ted’s bank de­ posit receipts for a substantial amount of money. 1 am very hurt that Ted did not tell me about this huge windfall. When I con­ fronted him. he said the money does not concern me. Although I have a well-paying job, as does he, I have struggled financially for the past several months trying to raise my three children. If this had been my money, I would have told Ted immediately. How can I forgive him? - Hurt in California. Dear Hurt: Ted obviously does not intend to share any of that money with you, nor is he obligated to do so. You are not married to him, and he is not financially responsible for you — although he is responsible for his son and may wish to set aside some of that windfall for the child. Suggest it to him. Why no man? Dear Annie: I am a 31-year-old. well-ed­ ucated female. I went to an Ivy League school and have a professional degree. While not attractive per se. I am certainly not ugly. I consider myself to be a decent conversationalist with a good sense of hu­ mor. But I have never managed to have a re­ lationship of any type. In fact. I have been on only one date. No, 1 am not a lesbian. I am definitely interested in men. but they don’t seem to be interested in me. I am tired of being alone, but maybe it’s time to face the facts and realize there is something wrong with me. I am getting desperate. I even had plastic surgery in an attempt to be more attractive, but now. I feel like a fraud. Please don't tell me to join a dating service - I can’t imagine anything worse than being rejected by a dating ser­ vice. Please help. - Riverside. Calif. Dear Riverside: While your appearance might help attract men. it is not the decid­ ing factor. Talk to a few trusted friends and relatives, and ask them to be brutally honest with you. Do you come across as clingy, desperate, aloof, snobbish, boring, posses­ sive or demanding? Do you talk too much in order to show oft’ your brain power or cover up your insecurities? Could your clothes or hairstyle be more flattering? How's your personal hygiene? It will also help to meet people with sim­ ilar interests. Join some clubs, do volunteer work, sing in a choir, take up square danc­ ing. travel abroad. Even if you don't meet the man of your dreams, you will be ex­ panding your horizons, doing something worthwhile and having fun in the process. Painting problem Dear Annie: Last year, my elderly "Aunt Dot" gave my husband a painting he had al­ ways admired. Aunt Dot recently moved into a nursing home due to poor indth. When her sister, my "Aunt Lulu." cleaned out the house, she noticed the painting was missing. When she discovered my husband had it. Aunt Lulu insisted he give it to her because he is "not really family." This item is neither expensive nor a family heirloom. Are wc obligated to return it? - No Name in Maryland. Dear Maryland: No. Aunt Dot gave it to your husband, and it belongs to him. Of course, if he wants to maintain peaceful re­ lations with Aunt Lulu, he might consider giving it to her as a gift, but it's entirely up to him. Not interested Dear Annie: I need some advice. I’m a 16-year-old boy. and there is a girl m my class I can't slop thinking about. 1 mean. 1 think about her all hours of the day. . I have asked her out twice, and each time. she tells me "yes." But when the time comes, she is always out with her parents or doing something else, and I can't reach her. 1 leave messages, but she never returns my calls. I feel kind of foolish. I mean, this girl never says "no," and it’s confusing. How can I get her to go out with me for real? I’ve asked my friends, and they say I should talk to her more, but she’s always with a lot of girlfriends, and it’s embarrassing to be the only guy in the crowd, especially when everybody knows my intentions. So, should I give up? - Really Confused in Texas. Dear Texas: Yes. She sounds like the original Girl Who Can’t Say No. (That’s a song, for those of you in the younger crowd.) She can't face disappointing you when you ask her out, but she obviously is not interested. Time to move on. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Case No.: 02-02-188-CK BANK ONE. MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation. Plaintiff, v. LANSING PERINATAL ASSOCIATES. PC.. a Michigan professional corporation. RONALD A NICHOLS and SATIA NICHOLS, jointly and severaFy. Defendants. HOTfCE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On July 25, 2002, the Barry County Circuit Court entered a judgment in favor ol the Plaintiff. Bank One. Michigan and against defendants Ronald A. Nichols and Sab A. Nichols. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 2.2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. I shall offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder all of the right, bile and interest of Ronald A. Nichols and Sab A Nichols, husband and wife, in and to the following proper­ ty located tn the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described a* Lot No. 19 of Ritchie Woodlands, according to Ptat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 34 Also commencing on the east side of Beatrice Avenue in bne with the north line of said Lot 19; thence easterly in bne with said north line 100 feet, thence south 15 degrees east 50 feet; thence westerly in line with the south line of said Lot 19.100 feet to Beatrice Avenue; thence north 15 degrees west 50 feet to the place of beginning. Being m the west 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of the southeast 1 /4 ot Section 28. Town 3 North, Range WWest Commonly known as 2906 Beatrice. Middleville. Michigan. Dated: November 14. 2002 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Cleric (12/19) �The Hastings Banner - Thursaay.DecemOer S. 2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... Barry County Pioneer Association On Jan. 16. 1920 the Eighteenth Amendment, prohibition, which made it unlawful to manufacture, sell or traffic in liquor became law. It was not repealed until Dec. 5. 1932. In the meantime there was an intense amount of activities in illegal man­ ufacturing and importing (bootlegging) of liquor. Fortunes were made. Speak easies became prevalent and homemade stills, homemade wines and beer were made everywhere. Barry County and Hastings were not immune from lhesrsactivities. At the time of the shooting the Ritenburgh family had been in Woodland about three or four years, coming here from Houghton Lake. Mich. The 1928 plat book for Woodland Township shows them living By Joyce F. Weinbrecht On Sept. 8. 1931. the Woodland News carried a very sad story. This same story appeared in the Hastings Banner and in the Grand Rapids Press on Sept. 9. 1931. The story concerned the shooting of a Woodland Township. Barry County, man by his own son al the family home just east of Kilpatrick Lake, four miles southeast of the village of Woodland. Edmond Ritenburgh was bom on Oct. 13. 1879. He died on Sept. 8. 1931. from injuries received from a shooting by a SO­ SO rifle in the hands of his own son. The victim. Edmond Ritenburgh. had a history of dealing in what the papers called a liquor conspiracy and had served a term in Leavenworth Prison. Kansas. LEGAL NOTICE McDONNELL, CONLEY, ARSLAMAN A NEVEUX, LLP BY: RICHARD L McDONNELL 38500 Woodward Avenue, Suha 300 Btoomfleid Hills, Michigan 48304-5051 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RINES25006182 MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the terms and conditions of a mortgage made by Phillip J. Rine and Tammy L Rine, Husband and Wile, ol MiddleviMe. Michigan (Mortgagors) to Commonpoint Mortgage, (Mortgagee) a Michigan Corporation dated May 18.1998 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on June 1, 1998 in Document Number 1012804, Barry County Records and was assigned by an assignment to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., its successors and assigns as nominee for Household Finance Corporation, its successors and assigns. G4318 Miller Road. Flint, Michigan 48501, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on July 5. 2000 in Document Number 1046290, Barry County Records on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice toe sum of $89,906.26 ncludtog interest at the rate ci 12.700% per annum together with any additional sum or sums which may be paid by too undersigned as provided for in said mortgage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and the statute of toe State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of December, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock p.m., the undersigned will: At the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Mtohigan foreclose said mortgage by seffing at pubHc auction to the highest bidder, toe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amounts due on said mortgage, and ?ll legal costs, chargee and expenses, including the attorneys fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by toe undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: Land situated in the Township of Irving, County of Barry. State ol Michigan, is described as fol­ tows: Beginning af a point on the South line ol the Southwest 1/4 ot Section 27. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, distant East 690 feet from toe Southwest comer ol said Section 27; thence North 660 feet parallel with the West line of said Southwest 1/4 of Section 27; thence East. 330 feet parallel with the said South line; thence South, 660 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 330 feet along said South ine to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway Grange Road. Tax ID F06-008-027-009-40 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MC LA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be-thirty days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 29. 2002 Assignee Household Finance Corporation Richard L. McDonnell (P38788) Attorney for Assignee 38500 Woodward Avenue. Suite 300 Btoomfteid HMs. Michigan 48304*2964 (248) 540-7C00 (125) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFF1CE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DetouR has been made in the condition# of a mortgage made by Ronald L. Otis, a single man (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated April 3G. 1997, and recorded on May 5,1997 in Liber 693 on Page 309 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and politic of toe State of Michigan, as assignee by an assignment dated April 30. 1997. which was recorded on May 5. 1997, in Liber 693 on Page 316 Barry County Records, and re-recorded on June 16. 1997. in Uber 698 on Page 372. Bany County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due et toe date hereof the sum of FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE AND 30/100 dollars ($52,569.30). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on December 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 45 of Hardendorf s Addition to the City of Hastings, according to toe recorded plat thereof In Uber 1 of plats on Page 72. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case toe redemption penod she! be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Jaguars 248-593-1311 Trot! & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte 8200229810 (12/5) on Section No. 24 of Woodland Township. Edmond had married Lillian Ann Sullivan. She was his second wife, and they had parented five children, all of whom lived to adulthood. He had two children. Floyd and Letha. and a baby, Lloyd, a twin to Floyd, who died at the age of one month, and three days, in 1904. by his first wife, Rosa Mae Bennett, of Sunfield, who had died 18 years prior to this time, in 1911. and were not living in the Woodland home at the time of this incident. Edmond had had some experience with making and bootlegging liquor before com­ ing to Woodland and the stills in Woodland Township had been in existence long before he arrived there. At least two of these were located on Section 24 and Section 26. There were several citizens of the Warnerville-Kilpatrick neighborhood involved in the operation, sales and con­ sumption of the product made at the stills. The men joined in the efforts of making bonling and distribution of the product. They had a strong and lively card club where they played cards and drank the nearly 100 proof brew. The group included at least 20 to 25 Good Old Boys of the neighborhood males, who went about their business, made their brew, and had an active caret club, which met on a regular basis. The children of some of these indi­ viduals recall watching the men bottle up beer and can home brew in Mason jars, perched on the top step of the basement stairs. Edmond Ritenburgh soon found a niche for himself in this group, though it is alleged that he was not the most popular member of the group. In fact, some of the men were quite afraid of him and after hi', death, it was said. “Ritenburgh got what was coming to him. that he was one of the meanest men I ever knew.*’ His sons report­ ed that he was very cruel to the livestock and one time beat a cow with a two-by-two so badly that she couldn’t walk for two weeks. He threw son. Lyle, the oldest one. out of the home at one point. He was always pick­ ing a fight with someone, he had beaten the children and the second son. Norris, had done the farming to keep the family going. He served 13 months of a 17-month sen­ tence in the Leavenworth federal prison for violating federal prohibition laws. At that time the family lived in Houghton Lake, but came to Woodland follov-ing his release from prison. He had ties to the Woodland­ Sunfield area through his first wife’s fami­ ly. He was very depressed and despondent and drinking very heavily, according to his wife, and brooding, over financial matters. The whole family crisis came to a terrible end on Sept. 8, 1931. when Edmond came home, late on Monday night. Sept. 7, intox­ icated and immediately picked a fight with his wife, who was already in bed for the night. He talked about the failure of his crops and his life, stating to Mrs. Ritenburgh that she didn't love him and that everyone was down on him. After an hour of this ranting and raving, he demanded that she get up and they went upstairs where four of the children were sleeping. He demanded that they all get up and come downstairs because he had something to tell them. They all went downstairs to the bedroom, where a lone oil lamp burned, throwing a yellow flickering light over the group. “I want you to take a good look at your mother for it's the last time you will see her alive. I am going to kill her. If you have anything to say to her say it now,” he told them. The five children. Lyle 17. Norris, 15, the only girl, Velma. 13, Keith, 11, and the youngest boy, Wesly who was 6 years old. Detail plat map of Woodland Township. Barry County, identifying the area where the stills were and the shooting took place. waited in terror to see what would happen next. They had been witness to some bad scenes in the past, but this one seemed to have a nightmare qualities The children screamed in terror at their father's threat and started toward the door. Norris, age 15, the second oldest son, who was standing by the door ran ahead through the living room and into the dining room, where a 30-30 rifle was leaning against the buffet. It was loaded. Ed always kept it loaded. He was an avid hunter of game and often shot other animals that were not game birds or animals. Norris grabbed the rifle and came back into the dining room door as his father came through the bedroom door into the living room. The light from the one bed­ room silhouetted the father. Norris pointed the gun. “Throw up your hands. Dad," he commanded. "You can’t scare me," Ritenburgh answered, and started toward his son, saying “Let her go. let her go." Norris pulled the trigger. The gun spout­ ed out its deadly charge and Ritenburgh slumped to the floor, the bullet having tom away the left side of his face and his ear. He died nearly instantly, without uttering a sound. The mother and other children stood in the doorway completely stunned into silence. No one said a word at the terrible sight that met their eyes. After a few min­ utes. Mrs. Ritenburgh regained some com­ posure and instructed the boys to remain there with the body of their dead father while she and her daughter. Velma, went to a neighbor's to get some help and notify the authorities of the happening. After what had happened, Norris Ritenburgh recognized the seriousness of what he had done and told his brothers, “Nobody will ever speak to me again." He was wrong. The neighbors were very sym­ pathetic to him. recognizing that his choic­ es had been limited. Words of encourage­ ment and sympathy were given to the young man. Norris Ritenburgh was a young man, who had suffered cruelty at his father’s hands for many years, a fact well known in the com­ munity. Norris had a reputation for being a ilOUSE FOR SALE within city limits of Hastings M9L Madison Two bednxim ranch-sryle house with paved drive, one-stall garage and full, unfinidicd basement New roof on .garage and house, new outside plumbing Recent electric service upgrade with new meter and box. Brand new carpet in both bedrooms. living and dining rooms. New ceramic tile on kitchen and bathroom floors. Also, all of interior has been freshly painted. Phone: 1416-262-9702 • Seller: Malachi Kin« Reduced to $78,000 SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY III9I S. M-43 Highway Delton. Ml 49046 269-623-3401 • Fax: 269-623-3404 SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY 2003 - REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE •Monday. January 20 Monday. February 24 Monday. March 24 Monday. April 28 •Monday. May 19 Monday. June 23 Mcday. July 28 Monday. August 25 Monday. September 22 Monday. October 27 Monday. November 24 •Monday. December 15 3 BR HOME ON 5 ACRES 567 N MIDDLEVILLE RD (4K4 toll 37) HASTINGS MICHIGAN MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL 155 E. ORCHARD ROAD, DELTON, Ml ________ fite/ ALL MEETINGS BEGIN AT to68 AM THIS NOTICE IS POSTED IN THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT. PfBUC ACT 2*7 OF IV7*. AS AMENDED. AU MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. •INDICATES THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH. Dter DfcratevrA for Br^hurr and Tcrm» .4 Sale <J 800-315-2199 SELDON GOOD&C0MHNY C »00> .Wridon U-d < AUCTIONS A imnit Uicbtfow Itemed Broder . w nkeWof.. Hk I hard working, honest boy. This helped lo offset the horror of his deed, and it was felt that Edmond Ritenburgh deserved to die and that all of this would tip the scales in favor of leniency toward Norris. Prosecutor Lawrence Barnett in trying to get the details of the incident, housed Norris in the county jail arrested by the Sheriff George Leonard, on Tuesday morn­ ing following the shooting. The coroner was Dr. H.A. Adrounie, who decided not to hold an inquest. Prosecutor Barnett spent the day questioning members of the family, neighbors and relatives. On the basis of his examinations of these people, and a state­ ment from the testimony of school authori­ ties from Woodland Consolidated School, he decided that the young man would not be charged with any crime. It was a terrible incident and very devas­ tating for the family, but the local authori­ ties saw no reason to press charges and Norris was released from the Barry County jail after two days and allowed to return home to his devastated and sorrowful fami­ lyMrs. Ritenburgh had stayed with Norris at the jail during his time, but felt a need to return home to the rest of her family and to the chores waiting there. She was allowed to see her son before she left for home and he was released the following day. Norris and his siblings returned to school and finished out the year in Woodland, but the family then returned to Houghton Lake, where the children grew to adulthood. Rosa Mae Bennett Ritenburgh. who had died on Nov. 21. 1911, and a son, one of a pair of twins, Lloyd Ritenburgh. age one month, three days, died in 1904 and Edmond Ritenburgh. who was killed on Sept. 8, 1931, are buried in Woodland Memorial Cemetery, Woodland Township. Lot 99, Plot No. 3. Sources: Hastings Banner Sept. 10, 1931; Woodland News Sept. 10, 193!; Grand Rapids Press, Sept. 9, 1931; Barry County Vital Statistics Records; Communications with the grandson ofRosa and Edmond Ritenburgh, Jerry Ritenburgh, son of Floyd Ritenburgh. �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5.2002 Volleyball seeds beginning to sprout In an attempt to build the Hastings' var­ sity volleyball program into a success the varsity coaches have been running YMCA clinics for fifth and sixth graders the last few years. ‘All the volleyball coaches are beginning to work closely with one another in order to build a successful volleyball program in Hastings.” says varsity coach Gina McMa­ hon who is beginning her third season as head coach for the Saxons. “Wc arc not there yet, but wc keep get­ ting better and stronger year after year." I-asl year’s squad finished the season 5­ 27-5 and the Saxons look to bump that number up to the .500 mark this winter. Seniors Jenna Bryans and Mindy Colvin return from that team to outside hitter posi­ tions. Also back is Courtney Oakland the Saxons’ senior setter. A couple of sophomores in their first season with the varsity. Kayla Arnie and Katie Lawrence, arc a couple of big keys to the success of the Saxons, says McMahon. “Both players will receive a lot of play­ ing time due to their all around playing abilities.” Arnie is an outside/middlc hitter, and Lawrence a setter. “Wc have very little height so we need to play solid defense," says McMahon. A scrappy defense, strong serving, and the motivation to be successful will have to make up for some weaknesses at the net re­ garding hitting and blocking for Hastings. McMahon says that her team is willing to work and play hard. “They arc eager to learn more about the game of volleyball." "We re capable of winning at least two tournaments, especially the Hastings High School Tournament (Feb. 8).” A .500 record, a couple tournament wins, and a spot near the top of the O-K Gold are good goals for this team of girls. McMahon says she secs South Christian as the favor­ ite in the league this winter. League play doesn’t begin until next year, when the Saxons host Wyoming Park on Jan. 6. The Saxons open their season at the Ot­ sego Invitational Saturday Dec. 14. and their first home match is Dec. 16 at 7p.m. when they host the Delton Panthers. Those arc their only two matches prior to the holi­ day break. T Iiaxon varsity volleyball team, (front from left) manager Erin Carpenter. Julie Cole. Lisa Noteboom. Abbie Allerdmg. Jen Quads. Casste Meade. Tiffany Howell, (back) coach Arnie Conklin. Mindy Colvin. Courtnev Oakland. Kails Qualls. Jenna Bryans. Katie Lawrence. Kayla Arnie, and coach Gina McMahon. Hoping to open strong Winter brings out its signature sports The 2002-2003 Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team (front from left) Justin Pratt, Tyler Tuthill, Joe Arens, John Deming. Scott Larsen, Drew Bowman. Adam Case, (back) manager Dane Schils, coach Don Schils, Drew Whitney, Dustin Bowman, Chris Rounds, Dan Hodges, Eli Schmidt, Joey Aspinall, Coach Jeff Denny, manager Shane Henry. Hastings’ varsity boys’ basketball coach Don Schils wants his boys to get off on the right foot this season after finishing last year w ith a 5-16 record. "Winning early is the key for this group, so our three games before Christmas are important," says Schils who is entering his 10th season as varsity coach at Hastings High School. Schils’ “group” this winter includes the return of senior guards Dustin Bowman, Eli Schmidt, and forward Chris Rounds. Dustin Bowman was an all-Barry county second team selection after last winter's run in which he led the Saxons in scoring, rebounding, steals, and assists. Also back with the varsity are junior for­ wards Drew Whitney and Drew Bowman. A couple more junior forwards, Joe Ar­ ens and Joey Aspinall arc moving up to the varsity and expect to play a big part in the success of this season’s Saxon squad. Going through growing pains with a young team last winter means that this sea­ son’s team has a wealth of players who’ve seen time with the varsity. Depth will be key for the Saxons as they try and make up for a lack of big bodies down low. The big three before Christmas arc games at Grand Rapids Central and Sparta Tuesdays Dec. 10 and 17. The Saxons jump right into the O-K Gold season with the game at Sparta fol­ lowed by a match up with Caledonia on Friday Dec. 20 in Hastings. Getting past those two would be a good step towards the Saxons’ goal of finishing in the upper half of the league this season. Schils secs the Christian schools. South and Unity, as again being tough to beat at the top of the conference. As with a lot of teams much of the sea­ son is preparation for the big dance at the* end of the year. After shooting for confer­ ence goals, Schils says that winning a dis­ trict title is on the top of the list CORRECTION: In last week’s Banner under the all-Barry county golf picture Brian DeVries of Hast­ ings was incorrectly identified as his team­ mate Pete Swiatek. The area’s athletes arc packing up their things and heading indoors as boys’ basket­ ball, volleyball, and wrestling seasons get set to hit the mats and the hard wood in gyms around the county in the next few days. I'm recognizing some names and faces from the fall season, thankfully, as the multi­ sport stars head into season number two. Me, I never tried to wrestle. I don’t know if it was the suits, or the work, or the watching what you cat. but being at Middleville you (tad to respect £95% Really any where in the county the wrestling programs are right up there as one of the top sports we’ve got going on around here in terms of state success by teams and individu­ als. Basketball didn’t work out so hot cither. After helping lead the cast of characters on the TK seventh grade ‘B’ team to countless victories. Well maybe not countless. Onc...Two...Threc... I think, two or three anyway. I made the jump up to the ‘A’ team in eighth grade where everybody isn’t guaranteed some minutes in the first three quarters. I think I shot 50% from the free throw line in limited action that season. 1 for 2, but it was cut short. There’s a poster above my computer with a quote from Larry Bird on it that reads "It makes me sick when I sec a guy just watching it go out of bounds.” Well, 1 played that way and some where in the middle of the season broke a wrist trying to keep Larry from losing his lunch. Hey. but I got my one point on the score book. That was the end of my winter playing days, but outside is the place to be anyway, at least that’s what you’ve gotta think when you’ve been cut from the freshman basketball learn. Sitting on an old orange plastic sled with cracks in the front that blast snow in your face like Thomas Holmstrom throwing on the breaks in front of Patrick Roy has to beat sitting on the bus on you’re way to Coopersville for a Tuesday night basketball game anyway right. No. I couldn’t convince myself either. So when playing days arc done you’ve gotta turn that energy into something, thank­ fully in the winter wonderland of Michigan there arc numerous exercises to be per­ formed outdoors to kill off that extra energy. CONTINUED, SEE COLUMN NEXT PAGE... & Christian Book Store DRLISBACH PONTIAC, OLDS, GMC TRUCK PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE PLUMB’S VALU-RITE FOODS 109-111 W. State St. Hastings 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 430 W. State St. Hastings 902 W State St. Hastings 945-5029 948-8000 948-8558 945-4921 PROGRESSIVE GRAPHICS BRIAN'S TIRE & SERVICE BROWN’S CARPET ONE 8 CUSTOM INTERIORS BOBS GRILL & RESTAURANT KINGS ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES 115 Slefferson St. Hastings 235 S. lefferson. 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State St. Hastings 620 Tanner Lake Rd Hastings 945-4177 REAL ESTATE (rfSs ■’.'HilHiWi''!’- 133 E. State Street. Hastings 945-3484 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2302 - Page 11 Saxons set to defend O-K Gold crown Last winter's O-K Gold champion Hast­ ings Saxon wrestling squad graduated eleven seniors, eight of whom were start­ ers. and coach Mike Goggins says that it “will play a role in our team's success es­ pecially early in the season and may give the appearance of a rebuilding year." But with over 50 wrestlers on the team the last two years there is plenty of wres­ tling experience to make a run at another Gold title for the team that had a 21-2 dual record last winter to go along with four tournament championships. “Our strength lies in our middle weights." says Goggins who is beginning his fifth season as Hastings' varsity coach. Juniors Chad Ferguson, Ryan Ferguson. Matt Lipstraw, Scott Redman, and sopho­ more Jeff Allen make up the core of the re­ turning wrestlers to the varsity team. Allen was a regional qualifier last year at 103, and is moving up to 119 this winter. Ryan Ferguson is a two time regional qualifier, with over 30 wins, and will be at 135. His twin brother Chad Ferguson was a State placer two years ago and is back at 125. Finishing last season with 31 wins was Matt Lipstraw, who will be at 140 this sea­ son. He was a regional qualifier two years ago. The 2002-2003 Saxon varsity wrestling team, (front from left) Ashley Blankenship. Mike Morehouse. Astin King. Brad Haves. Chad Ferguson. Ryan Ferguson. Joe Hensley. Tom Rowsc. Jesse Lemon. Jenna Bisnop. (second row) Jen Johnston, grant Endsley. Sarah Walker. Caleb Cose. Rich­ ard Harper. Kelly Ford. Jackson Hoke. Ty­ ler Heath. Justin Carley. Ted Knuppcnburg. Shawna DeRoos, (third row ) coach Tom Brighton. Tim Ecrdmans. Joe Hinkley. Rusty Burgdorf. R.J. Morgan. Evelyn Rappaport. Tim Aspinall. Brandon Black. Jeff Allen. Tim Bowerman, coach Mike Gog­ gins. (fourth row) coach Darrell Slaughter. Garret Walker. Heath VanBelkum. Jacob Armour. Dan Blair. Scott Redman. Mike Kieffer. Andrew Ferguson. Lucas Covey, coach Dennis Redman, (back) Kyle Quada. Jacob Cary. Dan Hoffman. Joel Maiville. Malt Lipstraw. BJ. Donnini. Nick Storm. Jake Heuss. Cody White, and Chad Ken­ dall. Returning O-K Gold champion Scott Redman will be at 145. “This year’s young team will provide several wrestlers a chance to break into the line-up and prove they are ready to com­ pete at the varsity level," says Goggins. Wrestlers who arc ready to make the jump up to varsity after successful stints on the “B” tcani include seniors Justin Carley at 152, Andrew Ferguson at 160, Nick Storm at 189, and juniors Dan Blair at 171 and Richard Harper at 130. “So far we have a great bunch of hard working kids that arc ready to compete." says Goggins. “Wc look forward to seeing how we stack up against area teams.” They won’t have to wait any longer. The season opens with a double dual Thursday Dec. 5 against Mona Shores and Holland at Mona. Then on Saturday Dec. 7 the boys will be at the Allegan Tournament. A bout at Kcnowa Hills on Thursday Dec. 12 kicks off the defense of the confer­ ence crown for the Saxons. “Wc certainly hope wc can make a run at the O-K Gold again this year, but wc will hive IO get past Wyoming Park and Sparta to do it,” says Goggins. Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 34; Hair Care Center 33; Mace’s Pharmacy 29; Railroad Street Mill 28; Eye and Ent 24; Seebers 23; Armour Auction 19; Girrbach’s 14. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 200-560; G. Otis 169-479; E. Vanasse 169-470; G. Potter 183-462; G. Denny 188-441; J. Hansen 164-382; B. Norris 147-371; E Dunham 179; S. Merrill 172; L. Yoder 161; R. Murrah 156; J. Pettengili 153; H. Pennington 146. Industries 25-23; Hecker Agency 24-24; Dean’s Doll’s 22.5-253; Kent Oil and Propane 18-30. Good Games and Series - G. Potter 147­ 434; H. Cocncn 172-461; S. Huver 134; K. Eberly 156-426; D. Snyder 193-517; T. Christopher 184-497; B. Scobey 158; N. Potter 156; J. Hamilton 219-508; B. Blakley 170-452; J. Rice 214-526; N. Bechtel 168-470. 157; L. Markley 157; R. Bonnema 200; J. Beckwith 165. Men’s High Series - G. Yoder 470; B Adgate 465; N. Thaler 473: L. Brandl 473: J. VandenBurg 461; B. Terry 549; W. Woodmansee 467; G. Forbey 463; G. Waggoner 474; D. Edwards 505: R. Bonnema 512. Barry County Christian eagers split first two Otsego Baptist handed the Barry County Christian boys’ basketball team their first loss of the season on Dec. 3. Going against a front line of players ail topping 6’3”, BCC just couldn’t hold on. BCC was within three midway through the third quarter, but in the final period Ot­ sego just left them behind said BCC coach Jim Sprague. Eric Lamphere led BCC in scoring with 17 points, and assists with six. Following him on the score sheet was Adam Lam­ phere with 15 points. Caleb Oosterhouse combined ten points with eight rebounds, and Ron Holley pulled down a team high nine boards. After a slow start in the season opener against the Grand Rapids Home Schoolers Nov. 26. Barry County Christian’s boys’ basketball team got in the groove, finally earning a 57-43 victory. BCC took an 8-3 lead out of the first quarter, then scored 19 points apiece in the second and third to pull away and let the jayvee squad close it out in the fourth. The Home Schoolers didn’t have a jayvcc squad so BCC dressed everybody for the opener. Freshman Adam Lamphere led BCC with 21 points, followed by his brother Eric Lamphere's 13 and seven assists. Against the team that finished sixth in their region in the National Home School Tournament Holley and Dustin Webb each pulled down seven boards to lead BCC. BCC has won the Association of Chris­ tian Schools International tournament twice in the last six years. Sprague says that this winter's squad at BCC may not be as deep as one’s in year’s past, “but you nevei know”. “We’ve got two good shooters and we’re very fundamentally sound.” COLUMN continued from page 10 Shoveling snow. Who needs to lift weights when you can pile on 50 pounds of cloth­ ing and bust your back in the driveway and accomplish something in the process. It’s funny how different the same activity is when its purpose serves your own interests. I never really believed that the car would get stuck in the driveway if it wasn't shov­ eled. Just gun it. Cleaning the snow off a frozen pond never seemed like as much of a chore as shoveling a driveway. At least not at first. The driveway is just something you have to do. Clearing off the pond was supposed to lead to fun. but by the time it was clear did you ever have enough energy to skate? Sometimes, but then my ankles were ready to give out after about four minutes of skating and four hours of shoveling. What else have wc got. There’s the equivalent of getting your knees up running through the tires like in an old school football practice. That’s the hike out into the woods somewhere, not to cut down a Christmas tree, but to just get some branches for decoration. Only it adds a little edge of danger when you’ve got a pair of bolt cutters in you’re hands as you try and bal­ ance on one leg to get the Spiderman moon boot out of the snow and back on the other foot without falling on your face. Getting the Christmas tree is the one part that isn’t like work. Getting the tree is like the medal ceremony, that is until you get it home and you get a real lesson in teamwork. Those dang screws on the base never seem like they are going into the tree do they? While one person gets sap on his hands holding the tree “straight” the other gets a nose full of needles as he crawls underneath doing the tightening. Finally there’s the coach, sitting back eating caramel com or watching all the “Whos down in Whoville”. eventually calling a timeout in the final seconds to say, “A little to the left, no no the other left. Maybe right,” while everyone else is trying to just keep the tree up while they pick the needles out of their eyelids. I’ve heard a lot of talk about stress around the holidays lately. I’d say that exercise is the top of it all. So no matter how few days and dollars there are to buy gifts, or how many Saturday mornings are spent heading over the river and through the woods, or how loud your girlfriend complains that there are “Star Wars” ornaments on her Christmas Tree, there are plenty of workouts to bum off some steam and relieve some stress this time of year. i Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 33 1/2; thunder Alley 30; Goof Balls 27 1/2; Red Dog 27; 4 Horsemen 26; Happy Hookers 26; Pinheads 26; Racing Buddies 24; Thee Froggers 23; Sandbaggers 13. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 230-582; M. Kirchen 202-543; A. Kerley 190-528; J. Buckner 178-505; E. Hammon»rec 188-490; K. Thompson 1173g7; H. King 182;C. Miller 158. ’• Mens High Games and Series * M. Eaton 211-575; B. Hubbell 188-558; E. Behmdt 199-543; J. Smith 183-510; B. Miller 191-487; B. Kirby 172-480; B. Christie 188-479; B. Drayton 166-454; G. Crabtree 120-331; M. McLeod 170. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 28.5-19.5; Railroad Street Mill 26-22; Bennett Senior Citizens Wieland 32-20; Jesiek 32-20; Girrbach’s 32-20; Ward and Friends 31-21; King Pins 30-22; No. 1 Seniors 295-22.5; Friends 233; 28.5M-M’s 27-25: Sun Risers 263­ 253; 4 B’s 24.5-27.5; Nash’s Harem 24-28; Kuempel 22.5-29.5; Early Risers 22.5­ 293; Butterfingers 21-31; Hall’s 20-32. Womens High Game • Y. Markley 157; R. Murphy 225; K. Colvin 175; T. Walker 155; V. Brown 159; N. Bechtel 160; G. Potter 175; E. Dunham 169; S. Merrill 165; E. Ulrich 165; Y. Cheeseman 172; G. Otis 197; R. Murrah 197; N. Brandt 179. Womens High Series • R. Murphy 483; G. Potter 483; E. Ulrich 450; G. Otis 504; R. Murrah 493. Men's High Game - G. Yoder 165; R. Wieland 162; B. Adgate 160; N. Thaler 159; L. Brandt 179; J. VandenBurg 168; C. Jesiek 155; B. Terry 211; W. Brodock 160; W. Woodmansee 176; G. Forbey 167; C. Haywood 183; G. Waggoner 180; D. Edwards 188; D. Walker 155; K. Schantz HMS boys’ basketball In games played Nov. 26 the Hastings’ Middle School Gold teams faced off against Grandville, while the Blue teams took on Wayland. Eighth Grade Gold The eighth grade Gold boys lost 44-18. Alex Kimble led the way for the Saxons with five points and Michael McGundy had three. Byron Skedgell combined two points with four rebounds, and doing it on the de­ fensive end was David Cole with four steals. Seventh Grade Gold The seventh grade Gold team was victo­ rious, 41-33. Kenneth Quick was the Saxon scoring leader with ten points. He also led the team in steals and assists with three of each. Stephen Tolgcr chipped in eigh* points as did Ryan Cain. Garret Harris led the team with seven re­ bounds. while Cain had five. Eighth Grade Blue In Wayland the eighth grade Blue team came up on the short end of a 27-21 score. Strong defense couldn’t make up for the fact that the shots just weren’t falling. Nate Brady was the top scorer for the Saxons with 12, he also had two steals. Justin Carroll contributed five points, three steals, and two assists in the loss. Kelccy Edwards and Scott Homrich each added two points. Seventh Grade Blue The seventh grade Blue team pulled out an 18-13 win. Kyle McNerney led with eight points and Eric Haney added four. Curtis Cowles, Tyler Eaton, and Michael Peterson each had two. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 43-13; Woodland Sales 37-19; Hastings City Bank 29-27; Yankee Zephyr 25-31; TVCCU 23-29; Bye 7-45. Men's High Games & Series - L. Porter '90; J. Dale 198; D Blakely 201; G. Hause 212-564. Tuesday Trios Piece of Cake 313-243; Trouble 31-25; Shirley’s Chuckwagon 30.5-25.5; Kenny Lee Builders 30.5-25.5; Cook Jackson 27.5- 283; Seebers Auto Body 27-29; Bob’s Grill 26-30; 3 Blind Mice 26:30. DB's 23.5- 283; Millers Excavating 223-33.5. High Games/High Series - M. Sears 163; L. Trumble 167; S. Varney 176; P. Fisher 217-525; J. Phillips 158: D. James 204; S. Pennington 159; T. Franklin 178; J. Rice 196; T. Brown 180; L. Potter 176; T. Redman 217-557; M. Slater 154; B. Hayes 159; S. Vandenburg 223-549; A. Arends 159; R. Miller 177; P. Ramey 162; R. Brummel 166; V. Green 191. YMCA NEWS YMCA Adult Women’s Volleyball Fall League Final Standings A League No Name Yet....................................... 37-11 Bobs Gun and Tackle.......................... 35-13 Dig It..................................................... 27-21 ICS ........................................................ 16-32 Viatec ..................................................... 5-43 B League Bob Brown and Son Excavating . . . 47-4 Staffmart.................................................42-9 Ray James Electromechnical............ 24-27 Cascade Home Improvement............ 25-29 Chicago Title........................................23-28 Thomapple Valley Credit Unit......... 17-34 Flexfab ................................................... 2-49 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 Dozen boys to rebuild Delton wrestling “The kids wc nave arc working hard," says Delton varsity wrestling coach Aaron Tabor who’s beginning his eleventh season with the Panthers. “It's not a practice I’d want to go through every day.” Rebuilding is the word on the mats for the Panthers. Last winter’s team returned 12 starters. This year’s squad has only 12 wrestlers. However, three of this year’s returnees were state qualifiers a year ago. Juniors Dustin Morgan and Jim Sweat return with senior Aaron Schallhom to lead the way for Delton. Morgan was a state placer last winter, and Schallhorn and Sweat were both state qualifiers and conference champions. The 2002-2003 Panther varsity wrestling team, (front from left) Jason VanDyk. Brett Bissell, Trevor Pease. Jeremy Herington. Tobias Wischemann. (middle) Eric Ryan. Tyler Harris. Clayton Drcwyor. Thomas Tabor, (back) Amanda VanderPlocg, Jimmy Sweat. Aaron Schallhom. Dustin Morgan. Cory Bourdo. Courtney Pueblo. Other conference champions returning for the Panthers are Tyler Hanis and Trevor Pease. Delton finished fourth last year in the six team KVA. and Tabor says he doesn’t see any reason why his team couldn't finish there again. Tabor says that he expects Pcnnfield and Galesburg to be at the top of the conference this winter, but in the small league which­ ever teams can field full squads are often those with the best chance to take home victories. The Panthers open the season at Vicks­ burg Thursday Dec. 5. then head to Lawton on Saturday Dec. 7. The KVA season kicks off at Pcnnfield on Dec. 12. Delton only wrestles three times at home this season, and the first chance to see them there is at the Delton-Kellogg Invitational on Saturday Jan. 11 when they play host to Constantine, Hastings. Rockford, Rogers, Union, and Wayland. Panthers hoping to surprise people It’s been a while since the Delton varsity boys’ basketball team was able to squeeze a winning record out of its season, but maybe it’s time. "It depends on how the four or five sen­ iors mesh with the juniors," says head coach Mike Mohn who's starting his sec­ ond season al the helm for the Panthers. "1 hope we can suprise some people this year." It might sound like a tall task, after last winter’s team went 4-17, especially since “tall" is one thing the Panthers are lacking. Senior Chris Gillfillan is back for his third season with the varsity after ending last season with a spot on the all-KVA hon­ orable mention list. Stretched on a wrack Gillfillan is 6*3" says Mohn, but he is the size in the middle for the Panthers even though he could really play all five positions. Gillfillan and classmate Steve Bourdo are the main holdovers from the squad that went 2-10 in the KVA last winter. Also back are seniors Shawn Moore and Corey Wright. Those four seniors will be joined by a good solid group of players who helped lead the Panthers’ jayvee squad to a 13-7 season Iasi year. Mohn says that juniors Jeff Younglovc, Kris Oglesbec, Todd Champion, and Johnny Noto figure to factor into the play a bunch. This core group should make the Pan­ thers a much improved ball club at putting the ball in the basket as well as giving them a little bit of depth. “Wc can go 7-8-9 deep and not have a drop off," says Mohn. If everything continues to mesh the way it has so far. with enthusiasm and a willing­ ness to get after it, Delton’s goals will be accomplished. The season tips off in Delton Tuesday Dec. 10 against Lawton. Then it’s right into the conference season with games at Hack­ ett on Dec. 13 , Parchment Dec. 17, and Paw Paw Dec. 20. Mohn says he sees Kalamazoo Christian as being solid and deep again at the top of the KVA. with Paw Paw and Pcnnfield fac­ toring in at the top as well. The early goal for the Panthers is to head into the Holidays with a winning record, and if they can pull that off it would be a big step as they dive into KVA play. Panthers will try to put practice skills into use When the Delton varsity volleyball sea­ son kicks of at St. Philip on Saturday Sept. 14 head coach Rhonda Sturgeon will be watching to see if the positive attitudes and awesome work ethic she’s seen in practices will transfer over to game time. “Wc seem to have stage fright," says Sturgeon who is starting her eighth year as the Panthers’ varsity coach. Tough servers and a scrappy defense will have to carry this team if they are to ac­ complish their goals of having at least a .500 season and finishing in the top three in the KVA. Last year’s squad finished at the bottom of the league. Back from that team are senior outside hitter Jennifer Glenn, and juniors, middle hitter Roxann Huisman and setter Saman­ tha Doubledec. Glenn and Huisman will captain the team, and help work in new additions Shanna Tamminga, Jen Young, and Shannah Fisher. Tamminga and Young are both 6*0 mid­ dle hitters, and Fisher will take an spot at outside hitter. All three girls are juniors. The 2002-2003 Panther varsity boys’ basketball team, (front from left) manager Mitchell Wandcll. Donny Irving. Mike Insalata, Steven Bourdo, Kris Oglesbee, Shawn Moore, (back) coach Mike Mohn, Todd Champion, Johnny Nolo, Chris Gillfillan, Brandon Lester, Jeff Younglove, Zac Gilbert, Corey Wright, and manager Robbie Wandcll. (Missing from photo is assistant coach Trevor Zuidcma.) “I am very excited about this season. I’ve been looking forward to working with this group of athletes," says Sturgeon. “They are very special and are bound for great things. It will be an exciting season." The exciting season kicks off at St. Phil­ lips, then the Panthers take on county foe Hastings on Monday Dec. 16. Sturgeon’s pick for the lop teim in the conference is Pennfield, and th< Panthers will g;t to sec why early. Dello 1 heads to Pennfield on Wednesday Dec. 18 for the league opener. Delton doesn't have a home match until Jan. 22 when they host Galesburg, they fol­ low that up by hosting the Delton Kellogg Invitational on Jan. 25. The 2002-2003 Panther varsity volley­ ball team, (front from left) Shannah Fisher, Jessica Font, Christina Charron, Samantha Doubledee, Samantha Steele, Christine Woznicki, (back) coach Rhonda Sturgeon, Jen Glenn, Amanda Worm, Jen Young, Shanna Tamminga. and Roxann Huisman. DELTON POLE BUILDING CHAPPLE REALTY INC 10036 M-43. Delton 338 Crave St. IM-43) Delton 623-3300 623-4058 BUCKLAND AGENCY 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd, Delton 623-5115 511 W. State St, Hastings 948-3720 SAJOS PIZZA SMITH & DOSTER DELTON BODY SHOP 115 Maple, Delton 114 N. Crave St. IM-431 Delton M-43, Delton 623-5270 623-5521 623-5261 Pennock ......... •........ 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THE HASTINGS BANNER KATIE & CHRISTY’S MID-LAKES SCREEN PRINTING • MONOGRAMMING Chrysler - Dodge - jeep M-43 at Sprague Rd. Delton ACTIVE WEAR & TANNING SALON 623-6301 SpriMliziRf in Fund Raising Programs & Kdvtrttsinq Specialties 623-8340 2233 S. Grove IM-43) Delton 623-2883 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 - Page 13 Champions f YMCA VOLLEYBALL Runners-up Women’s A League They YMCA Women's A league champs were "No Name Yet'. Charlene J. Everitt. Hollie Rattler, Jennifer Mitchell, Heather Henney. and Jessica Allen. (Missing from the photo is Pearl Goodemoot.) Second place in the Women s A league went to 'Bob's Gun and Tackle', Christy NeSmith, Lisa Wilcockson, Ja­ mie Miller. Kathy Sherman. Sarah Mo­ rey. and Kelly Yader. (Missing from the photo are Brenda Dawe, Becky Wie­ land. and Deb Hayes.) Coed Coed Volleyball champs were 'Rela­ tivity-. (back from left) Elizabeth Nickalott, Jennifer Bradbury, Jody Swift. Gary Klooster, (front) Mark Pu..paff, and Brian Puffpaff. (Missing from the photo are Lyndy Botthouse. Don Myers, Patty Pohl, and Gina McMahon.) Second place in the Coed Volleyball league went to 'McKeough'. Sparky Weedall, Eddie VanDerMolen, Kevin Beck, Andy Fay. Sarah McKeough, and Colleen Loftus. (Missing from photo is Tia Cross.) Women’s B League The Women's B league champs were 'Bob Brown and Son’s Excavatleft) Dianne MayheW*hosi Mlthlans, Heather Haines. Michelle Haines, and Stacy Brown. Second place in the Women's B league went to "Staff Mart', Charlsie Mattice, Amanda Teachworth, Tracy Nash, and Sandi Eckardt. (Missing from the photo are Connie Teachworth and Lisa Mazurek.) Barry County YMCA Fall 2002 Co-Ed Volley Final Standings Relativity................................................. 45-6 McKeough.............................................32-19 Hastings Mfg..........................................29-22 Ftexfab: Williams ............................... 20-31 Flexfab: James...................................... 16-35 Spikeslers ............................................... 8-43 Hastings City Bank Herr Fttr You Since 1886 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Christmas Open House INVENTION, PROFESSIONALS! Continued from page 1 325 S. Church Sc, Hastings I tion rate in our herd during the winter months than if the semen was not being properly handled during our severe winter season," Endsley said. A labor-saving benefit of the "Semen Sling" is being able to service up to four cows on a single tnp to the breeding stall. Endsley added. The cost-saving benefits of the invention arc more difficui: to measure, according to Endsley. "But the fact that the breeding straws are protected from being dropped and/or contaminated during transport out to the breeding stall increases net income be­ cause of less units of semen being required to be purchased for our dairy herd." he said. "In addition, our animals arc protected from reproductive health problems that could re­ sult from the use of a contaminated breed­ ing straw." Matt Smcgo. coordinator of the MFB Farmer Idea Exchange program, said, "Michigan Farm Bureau salutes farmers like Greg Endsley who not only seek inno­ vative ways to improve their own opera­ tions. but who arc willing to share their work with others so that all farmers can be more productive." Besides being named the MFB state win­ ner, Endsley is one of 15 finalists in the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) national Farmer Idea Exchange contest. He will travel to Tampa Bay, Fla., in January to compete at the annual meeting. There, a national winner will be chosen to receive one year's free use of a new Hol­ land TV-140 Biodirectional tractor, and three finalists will be selected to win S250 cash awards. I Sat., December 7th • 10am-5pm American Legion Hall i ; | Hastings City Bank, a community bank established in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for a Customer Service Representative to join our Caledonia office. You are intiled tojoin yourfavorite Home Business Consultants all in one place to get your Christmas shopping done, (or in some cases started) Come and see all the great new products for the Holiday Season. This is a sales oriented position. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to new account opening as well as per­ forming various clerical and administrative duties related to the processing and servicing of mortgage and consumer loans. Qualified applicants will have above average data entry skills, Home Interiors Pampered Chef Tupperware Linen World Party Lite Stampin’ Up Creative Memories Home & Garden Mary Kay Petra Tastefully Simple Discovery Toys Iitcn be detail oriented, and possess excellent customer relations skills Apply in the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 150 W Court St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE/M F Made of all steel—designed fit engineered for snow load ARKST FfiCt fKludCI delivery * Kt-vp Fresh Pizza and Subs! Tired of Old Man Winter piling snow on your vehicle? 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Michigan State Police Trooper Phil Vannettc said the woman does not have ac­ counts at the United Airlines Employees Credit Union nor at BankOnc, the two fi­ nancial institutions listed on the fake checks passed bearing her address. "These are pros, not amateurs.” said Vannette. "It’s possible it’s tied into the na­ tional scheme (announced by the feds last week.)” ■ In that case, federal authorities an­ nounced in New York City that three peo­ ple have been charged in connection with a high-tech scam that exposed the finances of "tens of thousands” of people nationwide. "Wc have stumbled upon something that is bigger than any of us imagined judging by the tens of thousands of people who were ripped off here,” U.S. Attorney James B. Comey said. Many of the victims discovered that their bank accounts had been drained, addresses changed, lines of credit opened and new credit cards opened without their approval. As he announced arrests of three men blamed for giving others access to credit re­ ports. Comey predicted that the costs of the scam would rise "many, many millions” above the $2.7 million already counted,” according to a report published by the As­ sociated Press. One of the suspects, Philip Cummings, a help-desk worker at Teledata Communica­ tions. sold passwords and codes for down­ loading consumer credit reports to an uni­ dentified person, the AP reported. Cummings was paid about $30 for each report, and the information then was passed on to at least 20 other people who set out to make money from the stolen information, prosecutors were reported to have said. "I contacted the financial institutions and eight to 10 people in Michigan have appar­ ently been victims of this identity theft,” said Vannette. “The suspects are printing counterfeit checks and are using false iden­ tities.” • Vannette explained that counterfeit checks received by the retailers contained the woman's address and a variation of her name along with a valid routing number identifying the credit union. "They switched her first and her middle name and they used her driver’s license number.” said Vannette. "They had a driv­ er’s license with th?', number on it but the photo on it was probably somebody else. I think the suspects created a false driver’s li­ cense.” Vannette said Kroger Stores also have reported being victimized in the scheme. "What they’ll do is maybe go through a mall and write 20 or so checks in one day in the person’s name and they may be made out for one or two hundred dollars each,” said Vannette. “The retailer is suffering the loss.” Many of the checks written in the local woman’s name were passed in the metro Detroit area, he said. “She got several bad check notices.” he said. "Similar incidents have been reported in other states. It’s possibly a multi-state ring.” The Yankee Springs woman is now sad­ dled with the aggravation of having to clear her name. "People need to protect their Social Se­ curity number and their driver’s license and address,” said Vannette. “Be careful of people calling and asking for this informa­ tion.” At the Barry County Sheriff’s Depart­ ment. Det./Sgt. Jay Olejniczak said finan­ cial crimes account for 90 percent of his caseload. Of those, roughly half involve identity theft or scam?- 'hat take advantage of vul­ nerable adults, he said. “Any credit card applications or state­ ments you have, cither shred or burn in the burning barrel.” said Olejniczak. “Obvi­ ously. don’t give any pertinent information over the phone." Olejniczak also warns people to beware of investment schemes, "those that ask you to give them money and in return, you’ll double or triple your investment." Victims of financial crimes and identity theft wind up with bad credit. “It’s very time consuming to get their credit restored.” said Olejniczak. "It’s a very difficult process to correct credit re­ ports.” Olejniczak and Vannette suggest that citizens obtain copies of their credit reports at least once per year. “You’d sec if anyone has opened credit card accounts or services you didn’t re­ quest, such as electrical or phone.” said Olejniczak. “Most of it is credit cards.” Olejniczak said, however, that once you discover the fraud, “it’s too late, but at least you’ll be aware of it and can begin to cor­ rect it.” Holiday seasons often are favorites of crooked telephone solicitors. Olejniczak said. “People are looking for extra cash al Christmas time." he said. "Purchases over the Internet using credit cards and checks can cause problems, too.” Finally, Olejniczak urges everyone who receives a new order of checks in the mail to carefully examine each pad to be sure every check is accounted for. "Go through each book from start to fin­ ish,” he said. “Often, someone will take the last two books and maybe remove the last two checks from each book.” How you can protect your identity: • Before revealing personal information. Singing out for the holidays in Delton Members of the Delton Kellogg High School Chorale, under the direction of Tim LaVasseur, provided musical entertainment Tuesday evening during Delton's Hometown Christmas celebration. Performing at National City Bank, two of the Chorale’s members are exchange students from Venezuela and Germany. The Chorale will present a concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 at the high school’s audi­ torium. Use the Banner Classifieds to sell, rent, buy, hire, find work, etc. Call us at... find out how it will be used and if it will be shared. • Avoid using easily available informa­ tion as passwords. • Secure personal information in your home. Tear or shred documents you no longer need. • Ask about information security proce­ dures in your work place. j/liea Offitamies, continued ADA, OHIO - Linda R. Graham, age 55. of Ada. Ohio, died Saturday. Nov. 30. 2002 at her residence. She was bom May 8, 1947 in Ada, Ohio to Kenneth D. and Thelma (Zimmer) Austin. Sr. She married John Knell and they were divorced. She then married Slewart A. Graham on May 1, 1991 and he survives. Mrs. Graham was assistant director of printing services for 22 years at Ohio Northern University. Ada. Ohio and worked at ONU for a total of 27 years. A true Adaite. Linda was bom at her par­ ents residence on Highland Avenue and lived her entire life in Ada. Her member­ ship include: a member of the Ada First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and served for a period as secretary of the Administrative Council. She was a member and officer of the Tri-County Doll Club: a past member of the Quatre Club; and a charter member of the Lima Area Club of Printing Home Craftsmen for the past 20 years, where she served as president on two occasions. She was recognized locally as Craftsman of the Year and achieved the des­ ignation of Premier Craftsman from the International Organization. She was a member of the ONU Women’s Group where she was in the Bridge Club and a member of the ONU Secretaries Association. She is survived by her mother. Thelma Austin; two daughters, Amanda (Christo­ pher) Rowland of Smithfield. North Caro­ lina and Aimee Knell at home; one step­ son. Stewart (Christina Cole) Graham of Fort Wayne. Indiana; one step-daughter. Elizabeth (Steven) McBee of Linden. Indiana; four grandchildren, Andrew Gra­ ham, Aubrey Graham, Lauren Graham and Regan Graham; two sisters, Charlotte (Gene) Fry of McGuffey, Ohio and Jill (John) Theobald of Troy. Ohio. She was preceded in death by a brother. Kenneth D. Austin, Jr. and a sister. Pearl Louise Austin. A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Dec. 7. 2002 at First United Methodist Church of Ada. Rev. Wayne Albertson officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. The family request no flowers and memorial contributions may be given to Hardin Hospice Care of Kenton. Ohio and/or the First United Methodist Church of Ada. Ohio. Arrangements were made by HansonNeely Funeral Home, Ada. STATE OF IMOBGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate Fite No. 02-23549-DE Estate of Orville E. Pickard. Jr. Date of birth: 4­ 25-1932 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decertent. Orvtee E. Pickard. Jr., who lived at 502 W. Grand. Hartnge, Michigan dted 8-25-2002. Creditors al the decedent are notified that Ml claims against the estate win be forever barred unless presented to Mary Jo Kramer, named per­ sonal representative or io both the probate court at 220 Court St.. Hastings. Ml and the namerVproposed personal representative wKhin 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11-14-2002 Mary Jo Kramer 3506 Budingame S.W. Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616) 538-1399 (12H2) Osteoporosis is a health problem that makes your bones thin, weak and more likely to break. Later in life, this can be a real threat to your health and lifestyle. All women are at risk for osteoporosis, but some are more likely to suffer from it than others. The good news is that it can CHOOSE TWO OPTIONS be controlled or even prevented. Are you at higher risk9 You may be at higher risk for osteoporosis if you: Have had a low calcium intake over your s2999 lifetime. Are past menopause and do not take estrogen Are thin or underweight Are Asian. 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Nov. 28, 2002. at the Lexington Park Care Center in Topeka. She was bom May 4. 1921 at Bellaire. Mich., the daughter of Leo and Emma Felgentenger Shumaker. She was a member of the Epiphany Lutheran Church in Apache Junction, Arizona and attended the Hoyt United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Chat and Sew Sewing Club, who make quilts for nursing homes and needy families, and did volunteer work for the American Association of Retired Persons, both in Apache Junction. Mrs. Veach had worked for the Viking Corporation in Hastings. Mich, until her retirement in 1977. After retirement she and her husband spent two winters in Corpus Christi. Texas, then moved to Apache Junction. Arizona in 1979. She moved to Hoyt in August of 2001. She married James Louis Veach July 3, 1939 in Bellaire. Mich. He died in March of 1994. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Julie Patten, two brothers. Otto Shumaker and Arthur Shumaker, and one sister, Mildred Tocco. Survivors include one daughter. Barbara Ann Harrigan. Hoyt, one son, James Leo Veach. Lafayette. Tenn., four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hoyt United Methodist Church. Interment will be later in the Epiphany Lutheran Church Memorial Garden in Apache Junction. Arizona. Memorials are suggested to the Hoyt United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Free Screening: Bone Density anytime minutes anyone on your list. Relax,you're wrtAfriendi. Ruth Veach Linda R. Graham 945-9554 430 • If a wallet or purse is stolen, immedi­ ately cancel each credit or *>ank card and get new cards with different account num­ bers. • Pay attention to your billing cycles and follow up with creditors if bills do not ar­ rive on time. • Order a copy of your credit report at least once each year. (Source: CNN) Kenneth S. Merriman. MD Daryl S. Larke. MD Eric S. Leep. DO James L Horton, Jr., DO Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C., providing you with general Orthopedic Surgery, Fracture Care, Arthroscopic Surgery, Physical Medicine & EMG & Rehabilitation and Bone Density Testing and more. Call Today For An Appointment I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 - Page 15 Hastings Middle School honor roll announced (First ninc-wcck marking period ending in November) Sixth Grade High Honors (grade poinl average of 3.5 to 4.0) —Kacy Anderson. Keith Anderson, ’Ethan Angus. ’Sara Archambeau, Dustin Bates, Jason Baum. Ashley Benton. An­ drew Bolton, Charily Bouchard, Sarah Brandt, Barbara Buehler, Carmen Burlingame, ’Bryan Campbell, ’Robert Cathcart, Rachel Clevenger, Matthew Cooley, Branden Courtney, Alexis Craven. ’Kendal Darling, ’Charles Davis, ’Leanne Dinges, Cynthia Elder, Chris Floyd, ‘Katy Fluke, Nicole Frantz, Amber Greer, Taylor Hammond. Bradley Hayden, Kacy Hooten. ’Alisha Howell, Chclsie Hughes, ’Justin Jevicks, ’Larry Lake, Courtney Larsen, Brenna Leedy, Timothy Lewis, ’Justin McComb, Rachael McFarland, Dylan McKay, ’Kazzi Mikolajczyk, Adam Miller, •Morgan Miller, ’Tiffany Miller, Michelle Mills, ’Emily Moore, Steven Nesbitt, Tess Nugent, ’Jennifer Phillips, ’Sarah Phillips, Steven Safie, Kathryn Sanders, ’Dane Schils, ’Preston Schwartz, "Kylcigh Shel­ don, Amber Shcpler, Adam Skedgcll, •Molly Smith, Robert Steinke, Timothy Stillson,-’Lee Swartz, Alyssa Thornton, ’Shelby Winans. Cameron Womack, Aaron Wright, Stephanie Wymer and Ra­ chel Zalewski. Honors (GPA of 3.10 to 3.49) — Macgan Adams, Derek Birman, Jyssica Blantz, Mitchell Borden, Trevor Depew, Kayla DesVoignes, Damelle Elzinga, Heather Foote, Suzanne Gillihan, Taylor Gould, Nathan Hinkle, Adam Hodges, Christina Hoffman, Timothy Huisman, Carson King, Ashley Lancaster. Zachery Lloyd, Jessica Lord, Anna McNally, Samantha McPhail, Melissa Pennington, Ashleigh Penny, Me­ gan Power, Spencer Rhodes. Kaitlyn Semler and Adam Wiker. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Travis Adams, Christopher Case, Autumn Dela­ cruz, Audrey Falconer, Cortney Fitzsim­ mons, Nicole Gorodcnski, Danielle Hobbs, Vincent Hynes, Bradley Keeler, Sarah Kid­ der, Luke Mansfield. Michael Mennell, Kourtney Meredith, Julie Pcnnepacker, Ha­ ley Prater. Holly Ray, Kylie Standler, Ra­ chel Stephens, Tiffany Tassos, Brittany VanSycklc, Brittney Watson, Matthew Watson, Kimbcrlynn Webb and Anastacia Wolcott. Seventh grade High Honors (3.5 lo 4.0) — Elliot An­ derson. Kevin Armstrong, “Joseph Arnett, Daniel Auer. Hollic Baker, Joshua Bare. Boon Basler, Kimberly Beck, ’Ryan Bosma, Melissa Bril), Heidi Bustance, Robert Cady, ’Ryan Cain. ’Amanda Cappon, ’Rebecca Christensen, Michael Clark, Nicholas Converse, Jesse Cook, ’Curtis Cowles, Jessica Crouch, ’Joseph Czajkowski, Jeannette Davis. Rebecca Davis, Ryan DeCamp, Nathaniel De­ Decker, ’Ellie Devroy, ’Corey Doxtader, Patrick Dreyer. Sara Dunkelberger, Andrea Eaton, ’Ashley Ecrdmans, ’Myles Eldred, Miranda Fay, Kathleen Fletcher, ’Kelly Frame, ’Jami Franson. ’Ellen Frey, ’Mat­ thew Gardner, Trevor Gerber. Brittany Gib­ son, ’Patrick Gillespie. Breanna Girrbach, ’Stephanie Glass. Casey Goodenough. ’Lisa Gorodenski. ’Emily Graybill, Robert Hamel. ’Enc Haney, ’Brittany Hartman, Katie Harvath, ’Shane Henry. ’Sarah Heuss, "Madelynn Hinkle, Ashleigh Hol­ ley, Cody Horn, ’Brittany Howell, Richard Huntley. David Jackson. Christopher James, ’Joshua Jcvicks. Kailee Jordan, David Kendall. ’Page Kienzlc, Molly Koutz. Khalen Laubaugh, Brittany Lepard, •Carson Letot, Megan Lipstraw. Robert Lyke, Brendan Lomas, Stephanie Manning, Kevin Marr, ’Ashley Maurer, Ricky Mathis, ’Megan McClelland. Derrick McKee, Lindsey McNally, Kyle McNcmy, ’Nicholas Mcinkc, ’Alyssa Mills. ’Nichole Moser, ’Thomas Newton. Sarah Olson. ’Katherine Partridge. ’Roshni Patel. Destiny Fetch. ’Brad Peterson. ’Gary ’Pleyre, Leslie Pumford, Kenneth Quick. Sara Radant, Jordan Rambin. ’Emily Rappaport, ’Max Raymond. Levi Robbins, ’Tory Roberts. Jeremy Rogers, "Ashlynn Roth, ’Christopher Sanders. Jcsalyn Sand­ ers, Tara Schoessei Chelsea Siska. ’Joseph Sleevi, Chelscy Snyder. •Brittney Soya, •Kevin Taylor. Samantha Tobias. ’Stephen Tolgcr, Travis Trudgeon, ’Eric Treadwell, •Hayley Tuinstra. "Audrey Valentine, •Enc Vaughan, Sara Vaughan, ’Ryan Vo­ gel, ’Audrey Wakley, *Jacob Wescott, Christopher White, Hannah Wood. Gregory Woodmansee, Amanda Yarger and Chad Zickus. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Owen Anderson, Kesha Bolton. Deanna Carpenter. Dylan Cuddahec, Meagan Donavan, Tyler Eaton, John Feldpausch, Paul Fruin, Garrett Har­ ris, Stephen Haynes. Thomas Hoffman, Cassandra Huven Cory Jewett. Jamie Kirchen, David Krebs. Lacey Kubek. Jona­ thon Mahmat, Andrew Matthews. Tiffany McCloud. Devin Pachuta, Tara Pcnncpackcr, Tara Pleshe, Anastasia Richards, Jared Robinson, Shanda Romaine. Craig Smith. Kelsey Stevens, Emilec Strickler. Maryann Uptgraft. Ashley Vancampcn. Justin von der Hoff and Jason Washbum. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Calli Caipcnter. Tana Champion. Tia Dawson, April Franklin. Amber Hammond, Allison Hodges, Steven Lamert. Kimberly Main. Andrew Payne. Jonathan Peurach, Wesley Semler. Meagan Snider. Justin Wanland, PeggySue Wilkins-McClurkin and Colbv Wise. Eighth grade High Honors (3.5-4.0 — "Kayla Angclctti, Seth Bcduhn, Emily Bcnningfidd, Jason Bies, William Blood. Katie Borner, Angela Brown, Hannah Buckles, Margaret Buehl. Jessica Burch, ’Sheila Carpenter. •Taylor Casarez, ’Alyssa Case, Hannah Case. Stephen Case. Ashley Chewmng. "Beth Christiansen. Amanda Dark, Sheena Clemens, David Cole, Zachary Connor.’Jason Cook. Kelly Cuncannan. "Jonathan Curtiss. "Ccaira Davis. "Kaylcigh Dclcotto. Ashley DeVries, "McKenzie Dens­ more, "Kristina Dobbin, "Carrie Eagle, Tiffany Edwards, ’Jesse Elh* ood. Kristen Falconer, .’Erin Fluke, Ashley Hartman. Lauren Hartman, Gregg Hasman, ’Rebecca Hill, Amber Hoonhorst, Bradley Horton, ’Lacic Hughes, ’Rachael Iler, ’Amy Ingle, •Lindsay Karn, Kristma Kaufman, ’Amy Kidder, Bradan King, Shandi Kosbar, Lacy Lancaster, Jacob Lumbert. Seth Mansfield, Mitchel) Martin, Stephanie Maurer. Katee McCarthy, Markec McDade, Michael McGandy, Nikolc Meade, Derek Miller, "Alexandria Neil, "Jacqualynn Northrop, Danielle Oakland, Sy Ovcrmycr, Justine Peake, "Leanne Pratt, ’Isaak Ramsey, "Justine Robbins, Brandon Roberts, Megan Robinson, Kayla Romanak, "Alexandra Rugg, Tyler Ryan, Danielle Schwartz. Dana Shilling. "Lindsay Sours. Dakota Sto­ rey, Enka Swartz, Matthew Teunesscn, Kaylie Thomas, Jcrin Voshell, ’Molly Wallace, "Raymond Westfall, Kyle White, •Scott White, ’Katlyn Wilson, ’Davcn Wi­ nans and Jessica Wotchko. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jennifer Bateman, Jennifer Bishop, Nathanael Burgett, Justin Larroll, Cory Gardner, Ethan Garrett. Samantha Gonsalves, Erich Ibcrlc, Alexan­ der Kimble, Samantha Lemon, Kalec Lydy, Kaitlin Mason, John McKelvey, Jennifer Palmatier, Ashley Peck, Thomas Peck, Jus­ tine Pfeifer, Sierra Rathbun, Kyle Stevens, Brittney Sutherland; Tara Totten, Timothy Varner, Jamie Wait and Christopher Wy­ mer. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Jenni­ fer Bassett, Michael Bckkcr, Jordan Carley, Tyler Gem. Craig Lord, Alex Lowe, Sean McConnon, Jolene Medeiros, Cynihia Nes­ bitt, Amber Phillips, Brandy Rancour, Kyle Snider, Amanda Thomas, Anthony Tuthill, James VerWys, Ashley Wagner, Amanda Welch,a«i4.Ashley Wisniewski. " Indicates perfect 4.0 grade point aver­ age. Jaycees selling Christmas trees in Hastings Four types of Christmas trees are being offered for sale by the Hastings Jaycees to raise funds to support future communityoriented and service projects. The Jaycees’ tree lot is located at 127 S. Hanover St., Hastings, where there is a se­ lection of Scotch pine, Douglas fir, blue spruce and Frasier fir trees for $25 each. The tree lot is staffed from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Trees also may be purchased on the honor system (a drop box is available) when the lot is not attended. GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them... The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 to subscribe. LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INF ORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Connie D. Edwards a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for lender America's Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated May 31. 2001. and recorded on July 23. 2001 in Liber Document No. 1063490 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND FOURTEEN AND 99/100 dollars ($114,014.99). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on December 19. 2002. Said premises situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE, Ba-ry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, desenbed as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 161.09 feet along the South line of said Section 31; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 243 00 feet along the East bne of said Section 6 to too point of beginning: thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 243.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 180.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 343.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds East 180.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right-of-way to Payne Lake Road over the Easterly 33 0 feet thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File 0200230830 Mustangs (12-12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MttJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - DeMutt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tomas L Sanchez and Connie Sanchez. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) Jto Charles F. Curry Compaq^ a»MMeoiM -OoMMaMtortgagee. dated January 11, 1994, land recorded on January 18. 1994 in Uber 996 on Page 19 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., its successor and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001, which was recorded on May 14, 2002. in Document No. 1080482. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 08/100 dollars ($46,729.08), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Parcel A: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line of Lot 30 of the recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plate on Page 22, a distance of 25 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot 30; thence South 84 degrees 30 minutes Ew4 100.46 feet to a point 25 feet South from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of the Easterly Uno of said Lot 29. a distance of 171.5 feet for a place of beginning; thence South on a further extension of said Easterly line of said Lot 29 a distance of 171.44 feet to the waters edge of a lake; thence North 81 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds West along said waters edge 101.23 feel to a point on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 30; thence North on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 30 a distance of 168 40 feet; thence Southeasterly in a straight line to the place of beginning. Subject to a non-exclusive easement tor purposes of ingress and egress over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel A that is appurtenant to and reserved by the grantor to the following parcel B. Parcel B: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line of Lol 30 of the recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats. Page 22. a distance of 25 fee! from the Southwest comer of said Lot 30; thence South on an extension of said Westerly line of Lot 30. a distance of 168.41 feel for a place of begin­ ning; thence North 168.41 feet; thence South 84 degrees 30 minutes East 100.46 feet to a point South 25 feet from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 29. a distance of 171.5 feet; thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the place of beginning. Also conveying to grantee a non-exdusive easement appurtenant to the aforesaid parcel A tor purposes of ingress and egress thereto over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel B. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; Team M (248) 593-1304 Interested Purchasers, www.midlandmortgageco com'foreclosure Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File #200230891 Team M (1/2/03) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Frances A. Butler to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22. 2002. and recorded on March 1. 2002. in Instrument No. 1075734. said mortgage was re-recorded on March 7. 2002 in Instrument No. 1076162. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 87/100 DOLLARS (S92.530.87). including interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on January 16. 2003 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The land referred to in this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Orangeville. State of Michigan, ts described as follows: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 2 North, Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing 1204.5 feet West and 1090.25 feet North of the East 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence South 52° West 50 feet; thence South 47*30" West 50 feet, thence South 45*30’ West 50 feet, thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36*30' West 200 feet; thence South 32° West 50 feet; thence Soutn 9°30' West 50 feet for a place of beginning; thence South 29° West 50 feet; thence South 59.5 East 100 feet; thence North 28" East 70.75 feet; thence North 71° West 100 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date ol such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 19. 2002 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns, GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (12/26) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions Ql ajportgage made by: Michael . R. Keeler and fwKS* Reefer, husbana«K8wlfe to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successor and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 28. 2002, and recorded on January 9. 2002, in Instrument No. 1072704. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINE AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($107,609.18). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 olclock p.m. on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30. 194.5 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 POST THEREOF; THENCE EAST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LANDS CONVEYED AND RECORDED IN LIBER 143 OF DEEDS. ON PAGE 198 TO THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 12 OF THE NORTH­ WEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SEC­ TION 30; THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF SEC­ TION 30; THENCE NORTH 297 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1943CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 26. 2002 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's suc­ cessor and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (1/2/03) NOTICE QF FORECLOSURE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default having been made m the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Chns F Ingersoll and Tamra S. Ingersoll, husband and wife, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated February 20. 1997. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on February 25. 1997. in Liber 686. Page(s) 615. and said Mortgage having been assumed by David Heacock and Carolyn Bird, by Assumption Ag eement dated January 15. 1999. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, tor pnnapal and interest, the sum of $90,308.57. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 19. 2002. at 1:00 p.m.. on the steps of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place tor holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wiH be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at pubic sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 10.25 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. does pay on or prior to the date of said sate; said premises are desenbed m said Mortgage as fol­ lows, to wit PARCEL 4: THAT PART OF THE EaST 1/2. NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4. SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 242.38 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1075 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 27 SECONDS WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 815 0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 825 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 59 MiNUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 250.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 815.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR ANDERS ROAD The redemption period shall be one (1) year from the date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys for Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated November 8. 2002 (12/12) INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen, A Single Man (original mortgagors) to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 2. 1999. and recorded on September 7. 1999 Instrument No. 1034981 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-record­ ed on November 19, 1999 in Instrument • 1038253. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 2. 1999, which was recorded on October 6. 1999, in Instrument No. 1036237. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 92/100 dollars ($68,826 92). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjn.. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: AU that part of Lot 6 lying North of Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the South side of the West 1/2 of Lot 1. all in Block 25 of I. N. Keeler's addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TeamS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200128353 Team S (1/2/03) 269 • 269 ♦ 269 - 269 ♦ 269 Beat The Rush! Have your printing materials reprinted today! 616 to 269 Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Forms • Brochures Flyers • Stamps • Catalogs • Promotional items Call us today and let one of our sales representatives help you. 269-945’9554 1-800-870-7085 jads«choicconemall.coin 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 - 269 • 269 �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 5. 2002 Sewer Authority admits improper accounting Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Allen Milter. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, A New Jersey Corporator. Mortgagee, dated July 11. 2001. and recorded on July 20. 2001 (instrument No 1063719 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol FIFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 56/100 dol­ lars ($53,250 56). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1 00 p.m., on January 9. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 31 of Sundago Park. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded m Liber 2 ol Plats on Page 71. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemptnxi penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200230820 Team S (12/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy A. Seaver (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 9. 1998. and recorded on November 5. 1998 m Liber Document No 1020347 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee for Ho neside Lending. Inc., Assignee, by an assign­ ment dated September 14. 1999. which was recorded on October 18.1999, in Liber Document No. 1036704. Barrv County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date liereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FORTY-FOUR AND 67/100 dollars ($63,044.67). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a saie of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry **ounty Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County, Michigan, and are descried as Part of the West 1/2 ol Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan more particularly described as follows beginning at a point 379.23 feet North and 1058 43 feet East of the West 1/4 post of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, and said point also being South 88 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West 4'. .66 feet from the Southeast cor­ ner of Lot 1 of Polar Beach Plat as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 14; thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79.58 feet; thence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166.00 feet, thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East, along the Southerly line ot Kline Street. 135.50 feet; thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 sec­ onds East, along the Southerly Ime. 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated; November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200231069 Team J (12/26) STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 02-485-DO COURTHOUSE 220W Stalest. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4810 TRAVIS LEE BLAKE 107 N. Mam St. Apt D Nashville. Mi 49073 in Pro Per (517) 852-0637 DESIREE ALMIRA BLAKE (address unknown) TO: DESIREE ALMIRA BLAKE IT IS ORDERED: 1. You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to attain a divorce tram me bonds ol Jialnmony. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above on or before 28 days after 3rd publication of this order. If you fail to do so. a default judg­ ment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in The Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court 3 Trans Lee Blake. Plaint}*!, shall post a copy of this order in the courthouse, and for three con­ secutive weeks, and <<nall file proof of posting in this court. 4. A copy of, this order shall be sent to Destree Almira Blake at the last know a Mress requested, before the date of the last publication, by regis­ tered mail, return receipt and the affidavit of mail­ ing shall be filed with this court. Date 8/13/02 James H. Fisher Judge (12/5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Hermenitt. a single man. to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December 28. 2000 in Uber 1053395. Page 1. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128. Page 1. Barry County Record* There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two and 63/100 Dollars ($60,732.63) including inter­ est at the rate of 9.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes ol the State of Mfcnigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds East. 54.48 feet along the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet: thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56 84 feet to the point ot beginning, subject to an easement lor public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feel thereof tor Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is cteterm.ned abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 5.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 207.0558 FwhyI WAIT CA11MW In Memory of... Everett Poll, Jr. NOW HIRING Experienced Solox. Teems end Tralnerx Solos 83# Teams 83# Sadly missed - always loved. We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. His Family & Friends COVENANT TRANSPORT PClearance! । 10% Off All Fabrics _____ Sale ends Dec. 31, 2002 The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4-of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land m the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the inter­ section of the East 1/8 line of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 84 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 49. thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West 22 feet along the South line of said Lol 84. to the East hne of Reynolds Road Cul-de-sac: thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 feet along the East line of said Cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East 70 feet to the East 1/8 line of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the place of beginning; excepting therefrom any and all parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mo rt ga gc e can resctnd the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 28. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 221.0919 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAVID BARNES and MYRENE BRIGGS BARNES to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings, Michigan, as Mortgagee dated JUNE 6, 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of Michigan, on JUNE 13. 2001 in Document No. 1061373 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for pnnapal and interest, the sum of One Hundred. Sixteen Thousand. Four Hundred. Sixty-Four and 79/00 ($116,464.79) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; whereby the power ol sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein desenbed or so much thereof as may be necessary, a! public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and lor said County, on Thursday. December 19. 2002, at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon of said day. and said premises will be cold to pay the amount sc as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs. Attorney's lees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said saie; which promises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant South 89'58 06’ East 1596.98 feet from the North 1/4 Post of said Section 33; thence South 00*33'24" West 268.00 feet; thence North 89*5806* West 80.00 feet; thence South 00*33'24' West 1052.06 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33; thence South 89*53'10’ East 416.00 feet thence North 00*33'24’ East 1052.65 feet; thence South 86'55'32* West 138 28 feel, thence North 00*33'24’ East 7.5 feet; thence North 89*58'06’ West 132 feet; thence North 00*33'24* East 268.00 feet to said North Section line; thence North 89'58'06* West 66 00 feet to the place of beginning Except that portion deeded to the Michigan State Highway department for Highway purposes as evidenced in Liber 291 on Page 498. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan Redemption Penod under Michigan Law (MSA 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Michigan 49058-0248 1-888-MORE PAY (1-888-667-3729) M Year End MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch and Kann Branch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1. 2002 in Document No. 1077474. Baby County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty Thousand Sixty-Seven and 7/100 Dollars ($20.067 07) including interest al the rate of 8.8% per annum Under the power of sale contained m the mort­ gage and the s’atutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Ban/ County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 2. 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barrv County. Michigan, and are desenbed 27A.3240) is six (6) montns. The penod of redemption wil be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: November 18. 2002 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS A Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Attorneys for National Bank of Hastings By: ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Owner Operators .. who passed away 5 years ago on December 6, 1997. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Mrs. Charles C. (Betty) Baughman SET...wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to relatives^^ 8? fnends. and neighbors for prayers, phone calls, visits, jjfej Cty cards, flowers, food, planters, memonal donations. §2 and decease. A special thanks to Dr Jack Brown for all his help and canng over the years, to Rev Lee « SP Zachman. First United Methodist S 218 E Slate St. Hastings • 945-9673 fit Church. CTwIes life service. We appreciate you all. Betty and Families of Tammy. Frite and Nikli PROFESSIONAL CAR CLEANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes 110.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAJLING Washing , Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special at the hospital, to Rev. Don Fems. Central Methodist Church. Lake Odessa for prayers and celebration of gaSCr PROTECT I0UR CABS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP support and acts of kindness dunng Charles illness Middleville, for his concern and prayers with Charles 2 j (12/19) by Mary McDonough Staff Writer il’c Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority improperly placed debt re­ tirement funds totaling SI 13.201 in the authority's opcrahng and improvement ac­ counts. the authority admitted in a resolu­ tion passed Nov. 25. The resolution staled that beginning March 1. 2002 and ending Oct. 31. 2002. a total of $42,612 in debt retirement funds was placed in the authority's Operation and Maintenance Account, and $70,589 in debt retirement funds was placed in the authori­ ty’s Renewal. Replacement and Improve­ ment Account. The resolution said the authority was basing its information on where the debt re­ tirement funds were placed on “the report of ihc Authority Finance Director" (Roslyn Pcllcrito). State law prohibits lhe authority from co­ mingling sewer system funds. Separate ac­ counts must be kept for 1) debt retirement. 2) operation and maintenance, and 3) re­ newal. replacement and improvement. Local citizens have voiced a number of protests over the years over how lhe author­ ity is banking its sewer system revenues. For several years, ihc authority only had one central fund where all incoming money was kept. After complaints from local residents, the authority established separate accounts within the overall account so debt retire­ ment funds could be separated from operat­ ing funds. Yet questions remained as to whether debt retirement funds were being funncled into the wrong accounts and used for pur­ poses other than paying off the sewer sys­ tem debt. State law prohibits spending debt retirement funds on anything other than paying off sewer system debt. Local residents connected to the sewer system have voiced concern that there won’t be enough money to pay off the $12 million debt if debt retirement money is used for other things. If there is not enough money, the residents say, they will eventu­ ally be forced to pay addition fees to serv­ ice the debt. Delton resident Barb Cichy said if sewer system users arc already paying fees for debt retirement ($7 a month per customer) and that money is being used for other things, and the authority later comes back to users for more debt retirement fees, the users will in effect be paying twice for their individual share of the debt. “We have been paying our debt money as required by l?w and an attorney has ad­ vised us that wc may not be responsible to pay these monies again," Cichy said in a Nov. 11 letter Io the authority. Cichy and others are also concerned that there is not enough money to operate the sewer system because it hasn’t operated properly since it was built. Costly repairs and improvements have had to be under­ taken so the system’s discharge effluent can be made to comply with state pollution control standards. Funds for any repairs or improvements to the system, including any done because of faulty system design, have to come out of the system’s operating and maintenance and improvement funds, not its debt retirement fund. Exacerbating the money problem is the fact that paying off the system is predicated on having a certain number of future con­ nections. If new connections to the sewer system aren’t sufficient, according to authority auditor Karl Drake, “then rates need to be increased now" in order to have enough money set aside in the future to pay the debt. Drake, who has conducted the authori­ ty's annual audit for several years, said that to his knowledge there has been no use of debt retirement funds for other purposes. Part of his job each ye*.: is to determine how much money should have been col­ lected for debt retirement and establish whether that amount has been placed in the debt retirement account, he said. Drake said that every month, money col­ lected for sewer operations, debt retire­ ment, connection fees and so forth is sepa­ rated by the authority's bookkeeper into the three sewer system accounts (prior to that accounting procedure, the money is depos­ ited altogether in one central account). Drake said that as far as he knows, no funds have been placed in the wrong ac­ counts since he’s been auditing the Author­ ity books. Yet when the question came up recently, the authority's Finance Director did ac­ knowledge. according to the resolution passed Nov. 25, that money had been “im­ properly" placed in the wrong accounts for eight months ending this past Oct. 31. The question first surfaced several months ago when one of the members of the authority board wrote to the Michigan ? - 1510 STAR SCHOOL RO. 1/4 Mt soutfi or Stat* St 269 / 945-5607 f Department of Treasury concerning the ust of debt retirement funds, according tc authority Board Chairman Richard Bar num. The Treasury Department then sent a let­ ter to the sewer authority and to county treasurer Sue VandcCar asking for informa­ tion on the debt retirement fund issue. County Administrator Michael Brown said the county attorney then researched Ihc matter and drew up the resolution passed by the authority Nov. 25. The listed debt retirement funds, accord­ ing to the resolution, were “improperly de­ posited in a manner inconsistent with the county bond contract." The resolution di­ rects authority staff Io open up a separate depository account for debt retirement mo­ nies. It also directs authority staff to put the $113,201 in misplaced debt retirement funds into the newly established fund. Il also orders that future collections of debt retirement funds be pb*xd in Ihc separate account. And it slates that the fund shall not be used for anything other than debt retire­ ment. (According to Drake, the authority al­ ready has between $1.4 and $1.5 million being held for debt retirement. The Nov. 25 resolution docs not say whether that money will be put in the new account.) The resolution's official statement that the debt retirement funds aren't to be used for anything else may have made clear an issue that has had various interpretations over the years. Barnum said that in previ­ ous years it was believed that debt retire­ ment funds could be used for things other than debt retirement “if they thought they had enough money to cover debt retire­ ment." To his knowledge. Barnum said, no debt retirement funds have been used for other purposes. He said he is in favor of estab­ lishing a completely separate account for Ihc debt retirement money. “It’s easy to take care of. you know where it is, you know what it is,” he said. Brown said he did not know if any sewer system debt retirement funds had been used for other purposes since the sewer system was built. “1 don't believe any has." he said. Barry County sold lhe bonds for Ihc authority’s sewer project and is responsible for the debt if the authority doesn't pay it. Brown said if the Treasury Department thinks there arc problems with Barry Coun­ ty's sewer bonding situation, it could refuse to give approval Io the county for other bonding requests. “This would potentially red-flag any fu­ ture applications for Treasury approval to bond projects." he said. The village of Freeport and Yankee Springs Township arc both working on public works projects cur­ rently that could be jeopardized if the county loses its ability to sell bonds for such projects. Brown said. Brown said it is his understanding that the resolution passed by the Authority Nov. 25 will allay the Treasury Department’s concerns about use of debt retirement funds by the sewer authority. Delton resident Wes Knollcnbcrg, how­ ever, said the county attorney “browbeat" the authority into passing the resolution. Knollcnbcrg said during two hours of discussion, during which authority mem­ bers Rebecca Gray and Karmen Nickerson plied the attorney with questions, “the county seemed more interested in prelect­ ing its ability to acquire additional loans than assuring that its current sewer bond is secure." Knollcnbcrg said that two weeks before the Nov. 25 meeting, the authority refused Io pass the same resolution. Inrtcad it unanimously passed a motion Io research what it would cost to have an in-depth audit of the sewer system “going back to 1990, day one.” The Nov. 25 resolution requires that an audit be undertaken of authority money, but only for the fiscal years ending March 2001 and March 2002. Knollcnbcrg said it wasn’t clear if the Nov. 25 resolution nullified the Nov. 11 resolution on the full-scale audit. Barnum said the second resolution did not nullify the first. “Wc’rc in Ihc process of taking bids to sec if wc can do it,” he said of the full-scale audit. Drake said that in his opinion, an in­ depth audit from 1990 “is not necessary." Knollcnbcrg wrote a letter to the Michi­ gan Department of Treasury Nov. 26, com­ plaining about the situation. He asked the Treasury Department Io undertake a com­ plete audit of the sewer system accounts from 1990. He has not yet received a reply to his letter, he said. The authority has been operating with an interim manager since last August. The authority fired its manager of four years, Don Row, after Row was accused by an employee of falsifying authority records so he wouldn’t have Io report a sewage spill to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The authority is also still operating with­ out a permit from the DEQ. Repeated vio­ lations of the amount of pollutants allowed in Ihc sewage discharge have held np the permit for several years. Interim Manager Scott Monroe said he is meeting with DEQ officials this month to talk about the permit. The DEQ indicated See SEWER, cont. PAGE 17 I �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 5. 2002 - Page 17 Defense tells ‘rest of the story’ in Rosenberg rape trial by Shelly Suker Staff Writer The prosecution says he took sex from her by force while the defense claims “the rest of the story" is that the 18-year-old woman willingly had sex with 37-year-old Timmy Allen Rosenberg twice in his bed­ room last June. “Tim Rosenberg wis having a NASCAR party on June 2. a Sunday, and hi.; girl­ friend asked that he not drink,” said de­ fense attorney Curtis Bell of Kalamazoo. “He was watching the race, he gets a buzz on his Nextel from Ms. (victim) who knows him through his ex-roommate. ‘Do you mind if I stay the night? My mom and I had a big fight.’” Bell made the comments in his opening arguments late Monday afternoon when Rosenberg’s trial on two counts of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct got under way in Barry County Circuit Court after nearly six hours of jury selection. The owner of Quality Fencing, Rosen­ berg is accused of raping the woman, who is his employee and the girlfriend of his former roommate, on the night of June 2 and again during the day on June 3 in his Railroad Street home. “He’s like, ‘yeah, sure, come on over.’” Bell told the jury. After everyone leaves the party, “she knocks on his bedroom door and says, ’can we talk?* They’re not close friends, they barely knew each other. ’Can I talk to you about my mom?’” Beil claims the conversation became emotional for the victim “and she asks for a hug,” Bell said. “They start talking about her boyfriend and how the relationship is essentially over. At 10:30 p.m. or 11 p.m., they end up having intercourse.” Bell went on to say that the woman “messed around" with Rosenberg the next day and the two fell asleep on his bed. Later, after Rosenberg left the house with his girlfriend. Sue Nelson, he called the victim and told her to leave the house. “She just had sex with the guy twice and he’s saying ‘you gotta go,’” Bell told the jury. “She’s probably a little upset. A few minutes later, she buzzes him again and asks, ‘Can I have gas money?’ He comes back and gives her gas money.” Bell said the woman then drove home to her mom, “feelings still burning because she just had sex with a guy who’s in a seri­ ous relationship with a woman with kids,” SEWER, cont. from page 16 previously that the authority may have to undertake several expensive remedies to deal with too-high phosphorus levels in the treated sewage, But Monroe said the authority has been successful in reducing phosphorus levels through a change in the treatment process. The authority is working to meet state standards for the required amount of phosphorus, he said. Another problem that may not be as eas­ ily solved is excessive levels of salt in the treated sewage, he said. “Our sodium chlo­ ride is high.” Removing it would be “very expensive," he said. Barnum said the state has indicated that “allowances can for made” for excess salt in discharge waters. Barnum said the authority has until Feb­ ruary to either extend Monroe’s duties as interim manager or come up with a replace­ ment. The authority may hire an engineer­ ing firm to run the system, Barnum said. Specifications outlining the operating du­ ties that would be required of an engineer­ ing firm have to be drawn up. The authority is in the process of taking bids for the drawing up of those specifications. Barnum said the authority may not be able to afford hiring a firm to run the sewer system. Knollenbcrg said that part of the problem with the sewer system is that more techni­ cal expertise is needed so board members can be advised properly about decisions they’re making regarding the operation of the system. SETTLEMENT, cont. from p-l pre-tax expense of approximately S35O.CXX) is attributable to the year 2002 as a result of the agreement to provide additional health care benefits to retirees. In anticipation of the settlement and based on ongoing negotiations, the in­ creased 2002 expense was recognized throughout the year, resulting in a minimal impact on the fourth quarter. Future pre-tax expense of the plan amendment, beyond 2002, is estimated to be approximately $325,000. excluding the interest component of post-retirement benefit expense for each of the next 11 years. Hastings Manufacturing Co. serves the automotive parts market with a complete line of internal engine products, including piston rings sold under the “Hastings" brand name; pistons sold under the Zollner brand; and gaskets, import pistons, engine bearings and a variety of other engine com­ ponents sold under the ACL brand. Hast­ ings also markets engine additives sold un­ der the Casite brand through the Casite Company, a joint venture that markets both directly and through independent represen­ tatives. Canadian distribution of all prod­ ucts is handled through a wholly owned subsidiary, Hastings Inc., located in Barrie, Ontario. In 1999. Hastings began to distribute and administer products for other U.S.-based suppliers in the Canadian market. These products complement the current piston ring offerings as to both distribution chan­ nels and customer base. said Bell. “Does she tell her mom she was raped? No. What does she do? Her boy­ friend’s in prison. She calls an ex-boyfriend and says, ‘can 1 come over?’ She goes over there, she’s a little despondent. She says. ‘1 spent the night at Tim’s. Docs she say. ‘he raped me?’ No.” Bell said the ex-boyfriend asked her. ’he didn’t do what I think he did?' “The snowball is rolling,” Bell said. “She says, ’well, yeah, he did.’ They don’t call 911. She goes and talks to an officer she knows. He’d helped her out before. She’s getting all sorts of attention, she’s in it and she tells the story over and over and it’s different each time." But according to Barry County Assistant Prosecutor David Banister. Rosenberg saw a “prime opportunity” to extort sex from the young woman, who testified that Ro­ senberg told her she owed him sex in ex­ change for driving his Blazer. She said she asked Rosenberg if she could stay at his home because he was her boss and spending the nigh! would make it easier to get to work the next day. She also testified she trusted Rosenberg. “He seemed like a nice guy, like he’d do anything for anybody," she said. After the two watched a movie in his liv­ ing room that night, Rosenberg got up and turned off the television, she said. “I got up and started to walk to (ex-boy­ friend’s) bedroom and he grabbed the back of my sweat pants and proceeded to herd me to his bedroom.” the woman testified. “I said ‘what are you doing?’ and he said ‘you owe me for using the Blazer and the truck.’” The woman said she got away from Ro­ senberg and headed again for the other bed­ room. “He grabbed me around the waist again and herded me into his room," she said. “He said it was time to pay for it and he locked the door. He told me to take off my clothes.” The woman said that when she repeat­ edly refused to remove her clothes. Rosen­ berg. now naked, turned off the lights and asked her if that made her feel better to which she replied, ‘no.’ He then allegedly held her down, re­ moved her clothes and raped her. She testified she retreated to the guest bedroom after the alleged attack and cried all night, not emerging until 10:30 a.m. the next day. The next day. Rosenberg called off work due to rain and, after the woman allegedly was unable to leave the house due to win­ dows allegedly being nailed shut and the dog growling at her in the yard, the two spent part of the day watching a movie. Rosenberg again escorted her into his bedroom where he held her down and raped her again, she said. Both times, she testified. Rosenberg al­ legedly said she owed it to him because he had been letting her drive his Blazer. Because the woman had access to a cell phone and had talked with at least three people, including her mother, during the course of the morning, one charge of kid­ napping against Rosenberg was dismissed at bindover last July. “He said he didn’t have to worry about me leaving," she testified on Monday. Ater the first incident, she retreated to the other bedroom where she began looking for a handgun she thought her boyfriend had left behind. “I was scared and I wanted to leave.” The woman said she never found the handgun, but that she did locate a shotgun. which she did not know how to operate. And. when she checked the window in that room, she found it nailed shut, she said. She did not check any other window because she had been told by her boyfriend that all windows in the home were nailed shut. "Did it surprise you. what he did?” asked Banister. "Yes." she replied. "He did not strike me as the kind who would do anything like that." • The victim testified she left after the sec­ ond incident after obtaining gas money from Rosenberg. She said she did not tell her mother about the alleged attacks be­ cause. “I was scared.” she said. “My mom’s not the type of person to take that very well." After arriving at her mother’s Woodland home, the victim said she saw Rosenberg’s truck drive past the house twice. She said that was the reason she went to her ex-boyfriend’s home. “I felt more comfortable there than at home,” she said. “I wanted to talk to him about what happened." The woman said she has suffered from anxiety attacks, that she spent three weeks in a safe house until Rosenberg’s arrest and that she has not been able to sleep. “I’ve had to go to the hospital by ambu­ lance twice and several times by someone else taking me,” said the woman. “For a while. I was afraid to go anywhere on my own.” The woman also testified that she is tak­ ing medication for the anxiety she said was never a problem before the alleged attacks. The victim testified one panic attack oc­ curred while driving home from the safe house. “I couldn't see straight," she said. “I was on the cell phone with my mom and she called 911. My vision got blurred and 1 felt like I was having an asthma attack. I get numb and I feel like I have no control.” Since Rosenberg’s incarceration, the at­ tacks have been less frequent, she testified. “But they're getting more severe," she said. “I have nightmares, headaches.” The victim also testified that she ob­ tained a personal protection order against Rosenberg within days of th*, alleged at­ tacks. On Tuesday, Bell grilled the victim for five hours, during which time he pointed out that Rosenberg’s satellite dish con­ tained a cord which passed through one of the windows in the home, indicating that the woman may have been able to leave. He also maintained that the woman was previously acquainted with the German shepherd dog she said growled at her when she attempted to leave the house. Also taking the stand so far this week was Allegan County EMS Paramedic Cheryl Vanderpool, who took the victim to the hospital from the safe house during one panic attack. Forensic scientist Paul Donald explained DNA testing and YWCA nurse examiner Pam Jcndritz testified about the victim’s rape examination. The trial is scheduled to resume on Fri­ day when more of the 20 remaining prose­ cution and defense witnesses will be called to testify. The trial also is scheduled to continue next Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The woman is the third alleged victim of sexual assaults charged against Rosenberg within the last six years, according to Barry County Prosecutor Gordon 3hanc McNeill. “This office has received allegations of defendant’s possible involvement in other sexual assaults which have not been charged." McNeill said in a document re­ questing court denial of Rosenberg’s re­ lease from jail last July. "The current sex­ ual assault (case) occurred while defendant was on probation from this court and within a month of his conviction (on May 6. 2002) for drunk driving." In the document. McNeill logs a lengthy list of sexual assault allegations against Ro­ senberg, dating back to 1995. when he was accused of entering the locked home of an ex-girlfriend and raping the woman while choking her. Court records also show that in 1996. Rosenberg allegedly befriended an ac­ quaintance at a bar. then later forcibly held this victim down and sexually assaulted her anally and vaginally. McNeill also said Rosenberg was charged, tried and acquitted for sexual as­ sault in 1997 and in 2000. Rosenberg is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence on a conviction of delivery and manufacture of cocaine, possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of pre­ scription drugs without a prescription. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan having received petitions to make certarn pubic improvements to Fine Lake con­ sisting of the application of herfcoide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district desenbed below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Pubic Acts of Mchtgan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following desenbed tots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following pro­ posed special assessment district: FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appearing below the lots and parcel numbers Lots and Parcels Numbered 00941940140,002-00,003-00,004-00, 006-00,007-00,008-00 009-029-002-00,008-00,015-00,016-00,017-00,0 18-00.019-00,020-00,021 -00,022-00.024-00. 036-00,042-00 009-030-001 -00,002-00,003-00,004-00,005-00,006-00,006-10.007-10,009-20,013-00,015-00, 022-00,025-06,026-00, 140-14,140-15,030-20,150-20 009-050-002-00,003-00.004-00,004-10,004-20,005-00,005-10,005-20,005-40,006-00,007-00, 008-00,009-00,009-10. U10-00,011-00 009-065-006-00,008-00,009-00,011-00,012-00, OB 00,014-00,015-00,016-00,017-00,018-00, 019-00,021-00,022-00,031-00,032-00,033-00,034-00,035-00 009-075-001-00,003-00,005-00,006-00,007-00,008-00,009-00,010-00,011-00,012-00,014-00, 015-00,016-00,017-00,018-00,019-00,02040. 021 -00,022-00,023-00,024-00,028-00,031 -00, 035-00,036-00,037-00,038-00,039-00,040-00 009-090-00) -00,002-00,004-00,005-00,006-00,007-00,008-uC, 010-00,011 -00,014-00.015-00, 017-00,018-00.020-00,024-00,032-00,035-00,036-00,037-00,038-00 009-100-001-00,002-00,004-00.005-00. 006-00,007-00.008-00,011-00 009-130-001-00,002-00,002-10,006^)0,007-00,008-00,008-10,010-00,011-00,012-00. 0)3-00, 015-00,016-00.018-00,020-00,021-00,022-00,023-00,024-00,025-00 009-135-001 -00,003-00,004-00,00540,006-00,007-00,008-00,0094)0,010-00,012-00,013-00, 014-00,015-00,016-00,018-00, 019-00,020-00 009-140-001 -00.002-00,004-00,005-00,006-00,007-00,008-00,009-00,010-00,011-00,012-00 009-145-003-00,004-00,005-00,006-00 009-15040140,00240,00340,00440,00540,00640,00740,00840,01040,01140,01240. 013-00,014-00,015-00,016-00,017-00,018-00,021-00,022-00 009-155401-00,00340,00440,00640,00840,00940 009-17540140,00240,00340,00440,00540.00640,00740,00840,00940,01040,01140, 01240,01340,01440,01540,01640,01740,01840,01940 009-18040140,01040 009-21540140.00240,00340,00440,00540,00740,00840,00940,01040,01140.01240, 01340,01440,01640,01740,01840,01940,02040,02340,02440,02540,02940,03040, 03140 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All ru> estate idvwuwng in tta news­ paper ti subject to the Fair Homing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which cdieciively male it illegal to advertise “any preference, hmitaflon or dtscnniinabon baaed oa race, color, reli­ gion. tea. handicap, familial status, national origin, tgt or martial status, or an intention, to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discri ^nation." Familial status includes children under the age of II living with parents or legal cuuodtans. pregnant women and people securing custody of children under It This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available oa an equal opportunity basis. To report discnmination call the Fair Housing Censer at 616-4$ I-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is I-SOO-927- Hastings Business and Professional Women & * 009-22040140,00240,00340,00440,00640,00740,00840,00940,01040,01140,01240, 01440,01540,01640,01740,01840,01940,02040,02140,02340,02440,02640,02740, 02840,02940,03040,03140,03340,034-20 Annual Fresh Pecan Sale Proceeds to Hastings BPW Scholarship Program Cost: $6.50 per 1-lb. bag Delivery available ( i Contact: 945-8832 or 945-2902 * ■3* B— REGISTRATION NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in Rutland Charter Township who is not already registered to vote may register with the Clerk on Monday. December 16, 2002. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a m. until 5:00 p.m. tc be eligible to vote in the Special Recall Election to be held on Tuesday. January 14. 2003. REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK ROBIN E. MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE 269-948-2194 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of tne Township of Johnstown wiH hold a pubic hearing on December 28. 2002. at 7 30 p m . at the Township Hall. 13641 S M-37 Highway. Battto Creek Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the preliminary plans and estimates of cost tor the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for pubic examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Nonce was authorized by lhe Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated November 22, 2002 June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5, 2002 “Larry’s acknowledged that substance abuse has negatively impacted his life.” said Stroba. “He’s trying to turn something positive out of this." Robert Starr, 43, of Grand Rapids, had his probation violation hearing on an al­ leged indecent exposure offense postponed in Barry County Circuit Court Nov. 21 for 90 days to give the judge a chance to see an additional progress report from Starr's psy­ chologist. Starr was arrested after a man saw him naked in Ihc Barry State Game area. He was serving five years probation for com­ mitting the identical offense in 1998 in Rut­ land Township. He was convicted of indecent exposure and of being a sexually delinquent person. His probation violation hearing will be held Feb. 27, 2003 in Barry County Circuit Court. • Larry McKelvey, 46, of Nashville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for one day served and the balance suspended if he is successful on two years probation. McKelvey pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine in exchange for the more serious charge of delivery and manu­ facture of marijuana and another charge of operating a drug house being dismissed. McKelvey was arrested on the charge in Maple Grove Township July 9. “I'm sure the defendant will be success­ ful-on probation under the terms of Section 7411." said Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill referring to a section of the Public Health Code which gives drug offenders a chance to keep the conviction off their criminal records in cases of simple possession. McKelvey was also ordered to attend two AA or NA meetings per week and to pay over $2,000 in fines and costs. Attorney Richard Stroba said McKelvey is addicted and chemically dependent. “He felt this (arrest) was a blessing in disguise," said Stroba. "Since July, he’s been chemical free which is the longest time in 20 years.” His client has signed up for counseling through an outpatient program. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Quick, Easy to Read Ads that Get Results! ( itnl t»f Jhank\ THE FAMILY OF Vietnam War Veteran Jerry A. Allerding wishes to thank everyone for their support at his sudden passing. We wish we could tnank everyone individually but the support was and is overwhelming and makes that impossible. Please know that we valued all the food, cards, flowers, rides, shoulders & presence of each & every one of you. We’d like to thank the ambulance service for giving his family & a few dose friends a chance to say a last goodbye to Jerry. Thank you to Girrbachs for letting us have an unorthodox memorial service. The number of people that attended the service & the gathering after* ard showed just how special he was. He would have enjoyed, it in person so I’m sure his spirit enjoyed it and he was honored by the presence of each of you. A very special thank you to each of you that rode with Jacob and his dad on his last ride home. We’d also like to thank P.O. Eric and Judge Fisher for allowing Jerry II to be with us as we needed him as much as he needed us. Thank you to Pam and all the others at the dog pound for the support and care they've shown Jerry. You've been true friends at a time he really needed you most. Special thanks h» Merlin, Skip, Mo, Rich & Teresa and Danny & Faye, all dose friends that were always there for Jerry and have been here for us since. Mike A Brenda Altoft life long friends A long time co­ workers of Jeny, we can't begin to thank you for everything you did. from the moment you found out and throughout everything. You took on one real hard task which took it off his sons for which we'll forever be grateful because it had to have been so hard for you also. To all of Metal-dyne (formerly Simpson Ind.), you helped our family years ago when Joe had Leukemia and now so many years later you've been there for us yet again thou it’s a loss we all share this time. You were Jerry's second family and you've helped ease our loss just by snaring it not to mention all the food, cards, flowers and presences. The money came in handy and was well appreciated and the living tree is lovely. It will be planted in his memory by his house and will bear a plaque in his name. Again, our thanks are deeply yours. No words can describe how much T.J. and our families of Ron A Di DeMond, Bob A Di Shoup, John A Brenda Shoup and the Bartoos have helped us during this time. As part of Jerry's family for so many years, you set aside your grief in lasing your brother, uncle, friend in order to help us with everything, plus, right from the start. You were the rocks that kept us going. We will forever be grateful. We appreciate the help with arrangements, rides, calls, flowers, plants, cooking, cleaning, organizing, financial help and everything else. Mainly, we want you all to know that as grateful as we are ( uni <>/ I hunk v that we were a part of Jerry's life, he was grateful to be a part of all of ours as well and as surely he was with us all in life, his spirit will stay with each of us until we meet again. Thank you all again, each A every one that was there for Jerry or for any of his family. We are truly sorry we can't mention you all by names but we do and did appreciate each act of kindness, no matter how small it seemed to you, it surely meant a lot to us and others. Thank you all! Jerry Allerding's sons Jerry II, Josh, Jacob, Joe, their families A their mom. PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET: plush top, firm in mid­ dle, queen. Still in nlastir Cost $800 - Self $215. (517)719-8062 I IllnHIitlll • 1993 HONDA CIVIC COUPE DX: 5 speed, man­ ual, A/C, AM/FM/Cassette, 163K. Air bag, rear defrost, reliable, $1,800 obo. (269)838-2186 1999 BUICK STRATRUS 80,000 miles $6,200. (269)945­ 3642_____________________ '95 1/2 TON FORD CARGO VAN: 150,000 miles. Runs well, new slider window, rear end damage. No rust, $1,250 obo. (269)945-9258 BERBER CARPET: Gor­ geous honey wheat, 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 - Sell $225. (517)234-0600 CHERRY SLEIGHBED: gor­ geous, solid wood, bronze trim. Bought, never used. Cost 5700 - sell $250. (517)204-0600_____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089 LIQUIDATION SALE NEW 2001 model closeout. As little as $99 down puts you in a new home. Save thousands! All credit appli­ cations accepted. Huny! 1 left! 1-877-916-4648. Mead­ owstone Homes. MOVE IN TODAY! Availa­ ble for immediate occupan­ cy. All homes below list price. Save thousands. 1 yr. free lot rent to qualified buy­ ers. Located inside the Meadow Stone Mobiiehome Park. Meadow Stone Homes, 269-948-2387._____________ NO BULL PRICING SALE! 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Sanders was arrested for having brass knuckles in a vehicle. "1 had no harmful intent.’’ said Sanders. “I didn't mean to commit any crime.” • Lewis Wcyerman. 39. of Hastings, was ordered to spend 60 days in jail with credit for three days served on his conviction of second offense possession of marijuana. He expressed concern about how he can afford to pay $320 fines and costs to the court while paying child support. “It’s puzzling to me how you can come up with the money to buy pot when you can’t come up with child support.” said Fisher. “It’s been an ongoing issue." said Weyerman. “I’m trying to quit." The jail sentence will be suspended if Wcyerman pays $320 by Dec. 20. • Tracy Risner. 19. of Plainwell, was or­ dered to serve 90 days in jail with credit for one day served and to spend two years on probation under the provisions of section 7411 of the Public Health Code for posses­ sion of methamphetamine. Risner is accused of possessing the drug July 6 in Orangeville Township. The last 75 days of her jail term was sus­ pended and she was granted work release. Counterfeit money passed at local store HASTINGS - A Hastings man who bor­ rowed a $5 bill from his daughter’s dresser to buy cigarettes Nov. 26 discovered that the bill was counterfeit, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Police said the elementary school aged daughter had been shopping with her mother at the Family Dollar, where the girl received the bill in change for a $20 bill. The Family Dollar told police the store received the bill either from a customer or from the bank. “They did not know where it came from.” Chief Jerry Sarver said. “Wc as­ sume its someone with a computer, the way the bills arc made.” Stolen muzzleloader rifle reported ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Michi­ gan State Police troopers arc investigating the apparent theft of a Thompson Center muzzlcloader 50 caliber rifle, Thunder Hawk model, which occurred sometime be­ tween Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. The gun is believed to have been stolen from the back of a capped pickup truck parked in the 4000 block of Joy Road. “The cap appeared to have been left un­ locked,” troopers said. For the best color film processing around seethe experts at... HASTINGS: very large apt., 2nd floor, renovated, clean, quiet place. One or two only, no dogs, $500 per mo. (269)948-4581_____________ HOUSE FOR RENT: 1 large bedroom, attached garage, south of Hastings, lake ac­ cess, $475 a month plus util­ ities, (269)945-9409 please leave message.____________ Underwear thief to face charges HASTINGS - A 49-ycar-old man who allegedly admitted to entering his neighbor’s apartment to borrow her underwear and then to replace the garments has been charged with home invasion, larceny in a building and stalking, according to Hastings City Po­ lice Chief Jerry Sarver. Michael Alan Fischer was arraigned on the charges in Barry County District Court Tuesday when a $50,000 bond was set. Sarver said the woman discovered that someone was getting into her laundry when she returned to a shared laundry room and found her underwear soiled and on the floor Nov. 26 at 11 p.m. “When officers responded, she was scared and crying.” said Sarver. “After the offi­ cers calmed her down, she said she had left clothes in the washer and dryer that she shares with the other tenants. When she went to check on the laundry, she saw a pair of her underwear on the floor...” While in the laundry room, she allegedly saw Fischer open the door to his apartment, make eye contact with her, and then return to his apartment. “This terrified her,” said Sarver, “because he had (allegedly) previously opened the door to her apartment on Sept. 27.” On Nov. 25. he also allegedly had taken a pair of her underwear from the laundry room. When confronted by police, Fischer initially denied the incidents, but later con­ fessed, police said. * “When asked about entering her apartment in September, he said he’d been in her apartment looking for underwear," Sarver said. “He went on to tell about prior occa­ sions when he entered her apartment, retrieved her underwear and took them to his apartment.” Fischer also allegedly admitted that he likes the woman and that he often watches her out of his slider window, which is the reason for the stalking charge, Sarver said. Police are also investigating alleged statements by Fischer relating to sexual contact with residents of the assisted care facility where he works, Sarver said. Drunken uncle disrupts Thanksgiving JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Three Michigan State Police troopers accepted an invi­ tation to a Thanksgiving gathering in the 2000 block of Bristol Road Thursday at 3:28 p.m. when they were asked to removed the 43-year-old intoxicated uncle of the caller. The man refused to leave the home after family members repeatedly asked him to va­ cate the premises where four adults and four children were gathered for the holiday meal. The man allegedly left the house, but then proceeded to destroy the family’s belong­ ings. “On the third call (to 911) they are having to pull him off Grandma,” dispatchers re­ ported. The man was taken into custody and domestic violence charges are pending. Two hurt in car vs. semi truck collision JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Office are investigating a Monday night crash on South M-37 north of Bristol Road which left two people hurt. t Deputies said the northbound semi-truck was attempting to pass a slower moving northbound vehicle but failed to complete the pass before meeting an oncoming car. The southbound car collided with the trailer of the semi-truck causing the driver to lose control, travel off the road and strike a large tree. The driver of the car, Julio Salvador-Jaimez, 23, of Dexter, was treated by LifeCare Ambulance EMS and Johnstown First Responders at the scene for rniaor injuries. The passenger, Frfhcisdb Safvador-Jaifeez, 30, also ot Dexter, was taken to Baffle Creek Health Systems Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Truck driver David Arthur Brookman, 52, of Wayland was not hurt and was cited for improper passing. Alcohol and excessive speed do not appear to be factors in the accident and all vic­ tims were wearing seat belts, deputies said. Sunfield woman suffers head Injuries SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY - An 18-ye*r-old Sunfield woman is listed in serious condition st Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital with head injuries suffered Monday. Dec. 2, in a two car crash on icy roads, according to the Eaton County Sher­ iffs Department. Deputies reported that Emilee Arleta Henney was driving a white Grand Am west on Clinton Trail near Wheaton Road at about 2 p.m. when she lost control on the icy road. The car crossed the center line and was struck by an eastbound Blazer driven by Ruby Morris, 54, of Sunfield, who escaped injury, deputies said. The incident remains under investigation. Burglars damage 2 Hastings schools HASTINGS ■ The Hastings City Police Department is investigating the reported weekend break-ins of Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School in which win­ dows were damaged. Nothing was found missing, said Chief Jerry Sarver. Sarver said a school employee discovered Sunday al 11 a.m. that someone had bro­ ken into lhe middle school through the gymnasium and proceeded to the cafeteria area where they broke a window to gain access to the cash register. The unknown subjects then pried open the cash register drawer, which was empty, said Sarver. The subjects apparently left the same way the entered. One hour later, police received a report that subjects allegedly found an open door to the high school building in the area of lhe gymnasium, walked across lhe gym floor and apparently kicked a wire-mesh door window on the north side of the building near the counseling office. Nothing was discovered missing and both incidents remain under investigation. Brothers arrested on felony warrants HASTINGS - Two Hastings brothers were simultaneously arrested at separate loca­ tions by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police on felony warrants, according to preliminary reports. The two men, aged 34 and 32, have not been arraigned on the charges as of press time Wednesday. One of the men was located and arrested by troopers in the 900 block of South Church Street in Hastings on a warrant for witness intimidation Nov. 27 while the other was arrested on an unknown felony warrant in the 2000 block of Woodruff Road. Officials declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding the cases. HUNTER APARTMENTS NOW LEASING: 1 bedroom apartments, income based, heat included, immediate oc­ cupancy. Equal Housing Op­ portunity. (269)795-9660 Ih Ip Wanltd CHURCH SECRETARY: FULL time opportunity. Re­ sponsibilities include greet­ ing church visitors, taking phone calls and providing clerical support for church pastor, committees, boards and church organizations. Requires demonstrated com­ puter skills, excellent inter­ personal and communica­ tion skills, professional de­ meanor ano the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Ap­ plication materials available between 9am-4pm at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI. Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 Ex-employee charged with embezzlement HASTINGS - An arraignment on embezzlement charges is pending for a 20-year-old former employee of Taco Bell in Hastings, according to the Hastings City Police De­ partment. Police said the manager reported Nov. 12 that she had fired the suspect that day for “not performing up to standard ” The manager also told police she suspected the woman was taking money because her nightly totals do not coincide. When questioned by police, the woman said she took between $250 and $375 be­ tween September and the first of November from Taco Bell. She also admitted taking $20 from Phillips 66 when she was asked to watch the cash register for the clerk. “She also said she took three cartons of cigarettes and three to four quarts -f choco­ late milk," police reported. “(Suspect) said she is sorry for taking the money, but she needed it to pay some bills.” �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 - Page 19 Lake Odessa gas spill still being monitored by Helen Mudry Staff Writer The Lake Odessa Volunteer Fire Depart­ ment took care of a gas spill at the Shell Gas Station Sunday. Dec. 1. at 10:45 a.m. The bulk fuel tank truck from HRJ Transport was filling an underground stor­ age tank and the hose broke. Fuel was gushing out, covering the parking lot and running down the storm sewer. Assistant Manager Kellie Spencer said she saw the leak and waded through the puddles of gas to notify the driver, who was in the truck doing paper work. He turned off the pump and 911 was called. When the fire department volunteers ar- rived, they built a sand containment dike around the drains. They also spread Oil Dry. a cat litter-like substance to absorb the gas. The storm drain by the gas station, emp­ ties into Jordan Lake by the Veteran’s Chapel. The volunteers put on bunker pants and rubber boots while working in the 22-degree afternoon temperatures to put an ab­ sorption boom in place around the lake-end of the drain. Taplin Environmental Contracting Inc. in Kalamazoo was called in to help with the cleanup. Ionia County Emergency Coordinator. Dave Cusak, the DNR Surface Water Divi­ sion and the DEQ have all been to the site of the spill and arc monitoring its environ­ mental impact. Lake Odessa Fire vuluntecr John Sutton said because of the high winds and choppy water much of the gas evaporated before the cleanup crew arrived. Estimates of the spill range from 134 to 350 gallons. The gas station was closed for business for about an hour. Shell employees Spencer and Diane Selby kept the workers warm w iih hot coffee and drinks. There was still a strong smell of gas at the station and by the Veteran’s Chapel this week. LEGAL NOTICES This is the storm drain that carried the spilled gasoline from the Shell Station. It empties into Jordan Lake by the Veteran's Chapel on -50. The DNR and DEQ are monitoring the environmental effects of the spill. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver looks over the marijuana and growing equipment seized by officers Saturday from a home on Balsam Drive. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Marijuana grow operation confiscated by city police by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Eight, four-feet tall marijuana plants, grow lights and two instruction books for growing the illegal weed were confiscated Nov. 30 by the Hastings City Police De­ partment from a home in the 1000 block of Balsam Drive. Arrested was a 54-ycar-old woman on suspicion of manufacturing marijuana, pos­ session of analogues (prescription drugs without a prescription), operating a drug house and larceny in a building, said Hast­ ings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. “The discovery of the grow operation came from a tip which led to the issuance of a search warrant." said Sarver. Officers discovered the marijuana plants growing in the bathroom, which had been fitted with grow lights, a humidifier and fans during the 5:45 p.m. search. The instruction books detail how to pro­ duce a high, indoor yield of marijuana. Sarver said. Also seized were numerous prescription medications issued Io another person who told police she did not know the woman had the bottles. Among the medications removed during the execution of the search warrant were Antivan, Promethazine, Vancomycin and Paxil. Police also found a stool softening medication in Ihc woman’s pocket and a Nitroglycerine (for chest pain) bottle in the home, Sarver said. “She works at lhe (Pennock) hospital and she thinks she put the stool softener in her pocket and forgot it was there,” said Sarver. The larceny charge stems from an al­ leged theft of a bottle of wine, Sarver said. The woman was lodged in the Barry County Jail on the charges and was ar­ raigned Dec. 1 when she was given a $10,000,10-percent bond. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made tn the conditions of a mortgage made by Terry L. Welch and Bobbie Joe Welch (ongmal mort­ gagors) to Freedom Mtg. Corp. D/B/A Freedom Home Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 24.2000. and recorded on April 6.2000 in Doc. # 1042782 in Barry County Records, Michigan and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., a Delaware Corporation. Assignee by an assign­ ment dated December 29. 2000, which was recorded on Mamn 29. 2001, in Doc 9 1057274. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE AND 52/100 dollars ($69,021 52). including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of saie contained tn said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at oublic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastogs. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on December 19. 2002. Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Bany County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing 1206 Feet West of the Southeast comer of the West 120 acres of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 13, Thence North 182 Feet. Thence West 152 Feet. Thence South 182 Feet Thence East 152 Feet to the Place of B Yjirmmg The redemption period shaN be 6 month(s) from the date of such sa*e, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 7. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: COUGARS 248-593-1301 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File #200229975 ''sugars (12/5) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 02-23661-DE Estate of Betty Jane Garvey, Deceased. Date of Birth: 06/30/25 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Betty Jane Garvey. Deceased, who lived al 5085 M-66. Nashvdte. Ml 49073. died 2/12/02. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Bernard H. Garvey, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court al 121 E. Maple, Mason, Ml 48854 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. November 5, 2002 Beth Ellen Everson (P33706) 6500 MercanWs, Suite 3 Lansing. Ml 48911 (517) 887-2838 Bernard H. Garvey 9219 Thomapple Lake Road Nashville. Ml 49073 (517)852-1947 (12/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Sensiba and Katherine M. Sensiba. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated Novem­ ber 7.1997. and recorded on November 19,1997 in Document No. 1004303 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 1999. which wes recorded on May 5. 2000, in Document No. 1043933 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY AND 86/100 dollars ($84,540.86). including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 9.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof subject to the right ol way tor Grange Road. The redemption period Shan be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sate. Dated: November 28.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200231113 Team J (12/26) NEW LISTING TMC-158 - Hastings Heights and Schoote - Well kept 3 bedroom. 1-1/2 bath ranch home located in quiet neighborhood. Fireplace, wood floors, new kitehen and ful basement Close to Tangle Town and Bob King Park. Great house for your famiy just starting out. First ..................... $99,900 buys it, 1552 H. MICHIGAN ST., HASTINGS, N 49058 Cars collide in Hastings Wednesday A two car collision Wednesday afternoon was apparently caused when the eld­ erly female driver of this car entered the path of a West State Street car at the in­ tersection of Market Street in Hastings, according to preliminary reports. Although two ambulances were on the scene, it is not known how many victims were trans­ ported tor medical treatment because no information was available before press time Wednesday The driver of the car (pictured) was taken to Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital while her passenger was not hurt. (Banner photo by Shelly Sulser) Share a gift of information... Keep your friends and family informed aoout things going on in this community Give them a SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings Banner • Call us at 945-9554 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Richard G. Sunior and Dobra S. Sunior. husband and wife. to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 16. 1999 and recorded January 3, 2000 in Liber 1039754. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 21. 1999 and recorded on March 17. 2000 in Liber 1042197. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five and 15/100 Dollars ($106,635.15) including interest at the rate of 13.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9, 2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale m the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated. December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. As Custodian Or Trustee . As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 209 1119 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua R. Baldry and Stacie L. Baldry husband and wile (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nom­ inee for Lender: Aegis Mortgage Corporation dfo/a UC Lending. Mortgagee, dated October 26. 2001, and recorded on November 2. 2001 in Liber Instrument #1069120 in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND TWELVE AND 58/100 dollars ($83,012.58). including interest at 10.331% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pjn.. on January 9, 2003. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Bany County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The SouSi 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 14 ot lhe Daniel Strikers Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sate. Dated: November 23. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200231455 Team H (12/26) Atas SUS FE $2253 SUB £06 222 2S7 SferPMte 2£ n A64 IWk SCO STS SCO $111 56CS5 STS SCO sn BSD STS SCO Sifi ■u TMM81 - Cteervtew Lake Estates, Hastings Schoote - Country subdivision tots from 1 to 2 acres. Conveniently located between Hastings and Mddtevie. Features indude underground utftties, paved road, and large pond surround­ ed by a common green belt area lor famiy recreation. Prime country setting with high quality buflding restrictions ensure property values are well protected. Priced from fresh professional aooratsel. Lot 1 Scene Trai ata S’ Ml mowed $37,500 Lot 2 Scene Trail............................. $29,000 Lot 3 Scenic Trai ............................... SOLD lot 4 Scenic Trai............................. $31,000 Lot 5 Scenic Trai............................. $32,000 Lot 6 Scenic Trai "Partialy Wooded" $36,000 Lot 7 Scenic Trai............................. $29,000 Lot $ Scenic Trai............................. $28,000 $tri SCO N*TtetoowqMb«i GM DfonrteOgWSr. Loan Oficar Ofc. 1774740510 /CM IHHOMOO Rte## Brt sw&MtHMng Latte SELLERS/ BUYERS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALL TRADEMARK TODAY FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION TMF-0123 - Hastings Charter Twp. and Schools • 1,916 aq. ft.. 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, remodeled 2 story farmhouse with attached 3 Stan garage on 39.5+/- acres 4+/- miles east on paved road. Al natural woodwork throughout, new kitehen. vinyl siding and thermo pane win­ dows, main floor laundry/mudroom. most major appliances stay. 1/2 mite deep property with pretty stand of pines half way back plus a 40x80 pole bam. Ideal for hoses and hunting First ................................ $239,000 buys ft! 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 2S»-M5-0Sa4 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hailing, �Paye 20 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 5. 2002 Is artificial turf in TK’s future? by Patricia Johns Staff Writer The intriguing possibility of installing ar­ tificial turf at the football field is being dis­ cussed by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education and the construction projects team. They are researching whether or not in­ stallation of artificial turf at the football sta­ dium would be in the best interests of the district. The date for a special community forum will be Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., at the TK Middle School cafeteria. “We will be giving a brief constuction update and sharing a new concept/' Super­ intendent Kevin Konarska said. “Commu­ nity members have approached us with the idea of using artificial turf in the football SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 stadium. This would allow the stadium to be used daily for soccer, band practice, football, etc Currently the stadium (with natural grass) is only durable enough to be used for football games. “The construction committee is gather­ ing information about available products and identifying pros and cons to consider. Most important is the need to update the community and gather input." The superintendent stressed that this idea was generated by members of the commu­ nity. not the Board of Education, "and we have agreed to thoroughly review the op­ tion. This is a different idea than originally shared with the community which was an upgrade to our current soccer field." Devel­ opers of an artificial turf system recently approached the school district about the idea, which would include a new drainage system. The estimated cost would be $450,000. At first, the whole idea seemed out of question, but then it was noted that the pos­ sibility of holding soccer games in the sta­ dium would eliminate the cost of renovat­ ing the existing soccer field and adding lights and bleachers. According to the research lhe construc­ tion team has done, schools with artificial turf can schedule games and practices, band events and 78er football games without any damage to the field. Mark Uyl, TK’s athletic director, said if artificial turf were added, he would apply ment was discussed as we were working on the bond issue. Wc want to make sure thank the public continues to be part of the discussion." he said. Other athletic facilities were discussed during the meeting as well. The basketball "cage" at McFall will be replaced by addi­ tional parking. A basketball area and a “tri­ cycle" race track will be added adjacent to the new parking area. Because the basketball hoops will not have to be moved to the high school, the baseball field was reoriented slightly. There was a discussion on the best place for the internal road between the bus garage and the middle school. There was also a discussion of parking for parents whose children participate in AYSO soccer games. The tennis court with the crack at McFall will be repaired. Soil borings arc being taken to sec what kind of soil is under the tennis courts and under the basketball cage. Architect Tom Mathison pledged that as many trees that could be preserved in con­ struction areas will be kept. to the Michigan High School Athletic As­ sociation (MHSAA) to hold district and re­ gional competitions at the stadium. There is enough room to line the field for soccer as well as football. if the decision to go to artificial turf was made, there would be a formal bidding process companies would have to meet. School board member Dan Parker wor­ ried aloud at the Nov. 25 board meeting about the cost of replacing the turf after ap­ proximately 15 years. Scott Kiel strongly suggested holding a public hearing on this issue if the construc­ tion 'cam thinks it is a serious possibility. “The money for athletic field develop­ YUKON CAN COUNT ON DREISBAC FOR GREAT DEALS! SUNROOF, LEATHER, POLISHED CHROME WHEELS, H.D. TRAILERING PKG, XM SATELLITE RADIO, 6 DISC CD & MUCH MORE! WAS $45,455 ^6,457* /GMS. REBATE TO DEALER. PLUS TAX. TITLE LICENSE SEVERAL YUKONS & YUKON XL'S IN STOCK! “IF WE DONI HAVE IT. WE CAN GET ITT WDreisbach Pontiac Oldsmobile 328 North Michigan Avenue GMC QOldsmobile GMC Truck •rr-msZTSJ Hastings Michigan 49058 MNMtNWK* Barrie Signs. Sales Ryan Madden. 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Ml died SEP­ TEMBER 18. 2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that al claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to GRACE WUNDERLICH, named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. COURT STREET. STE 302. HAST­ INGS. Ml 49058 and the namecVpropoeed per­ sonal representative wrthm 4 months after the dale of publication of this nobce. November 25. 2002 GORDON C. MILLER (P28470) 900 COMERICA BUILDING KALAMAZOO. Ml 49007 (269)381-8844 GRACE WUNDERLICH 12778 SYCAMORE R»3 PLAINWELL. Ml 49080 269-664-4005 (12-5) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TQ COLLECT A DEBT- ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT QUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE 2003 GMC YUKON SLT 4X4 HUi LEGAL NOTICES 2001 GMC YUKON SLT 4X4 LEATHER. CD. HEATED SEATS. MOON ROOF Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Elizabeth C Moore and Frankjm H. Moore, wife and husband, font ten­ ants with rights of survivorship, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated June 19.1997 and recorded June 25.1997 in Liber 699. Page 618. Barry County Records. Sato mortgage is now held by UCFC Loan Trust 1907-C, created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1. 1997. among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corpor­ ation. as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of Cakfomia. NX. as trustee by assignment dated October 25. 1997 and recorded on January 12. 1998 in DocK 1006280. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Two and 47/100 rioters ($65,472.47) including interest at the rate < f 9.25% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the Slate of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wB be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prerrases. or some port of them, at pubbe venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on December 12,2002. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 15 "Ammon Eaton Addition to the City of Hastings' at recorded m Liber 2. Pegefs) 15 of Plate. Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shal be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a svnuteneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 7. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for UCFC Loan Trust 1997-C. created pursuant to a Pooling and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 1. 1997. among UCFC Acceptance Corporation, as depositor. United Companies Lending Corporation, as servicer, and Bankers Trust Company of CaMorma. NX. as . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 199.0776 (12/5) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE K ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mitch J. Nagel a single man (original mortgagors) to DAN Bank, Mortgagee, dated January 4. 1999, and recorded on January 7. 1999 in Uber instrument •1023364 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to too Bank ot America, NX. Assignee by an assignment, dated May 16, 2000. which was recorded on Juno 29. 2000. in Liber instrument 41046132. Barry County Records, on whicn mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE ANO 08/100 dollars ($65,599.08), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1.-00 p.m„ on January 9. 2003. Sato premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That pert of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, desenbed as: Beginning at the center of s>Md section: thence North 20125 feet along the East line of said Northwest 1/4; thence West 174.5 feet, parallel with the South line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North to toe centeriine of toe Thomapple River; Thence Westerly 41 feet, more or less, etong said centeriine to the West line of the East 216 feet of said Northwest 1/4; thence South to toe South line of said Northwest 1/4; thence Easterly along said South line to toe piece of beginning Subject to an Easement tor Ingress and Egress over the East 42.5 teat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from toe date of such sale. Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trod A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Tetegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fife •200230908 Team H (12Z2B) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-12-12.pdf bd43c509e79a4560027c6de7d1a80ecd PDF Text Text Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ■b.i.n.nr, nr,.in, 110; Oij,1 oo HASTING .... c P'-'BLIC librar ’ S Cm.lRi.'H ST JINGf mi HASTING49058-1817 ANNER Thursday, December 12, 2002 VOLUME 149, NO. 50 PRICE 50- Nosse urges coimnct; cempact draft ready by Mary McDonough Staff Writer If the Michigan Senate follows the Michigan House in asking Gov. John Engler to negotiate a gaming compact with the Gun Lake Tribe, approval of the com­ pact by the governor could take place be­ fore ihe end of the year, according to Engler's press office. The State Senate was expected to vote today (Thursday) on a resolution similar to the House resolution, which passed Tues­ day by a vote of 58 to 47. The legislature's current session is scheduled to end today, although a spokesperson for State Sen. Jo­ anne Emmons said the session might be ex­ tended. A compact is a contract between the state and the tribe that outlines the terms under which the tribe is allowed to operate a Cass III casino, a full-service facility like those in Las Vegas. According to the House resolution, a gaming compact has already been drawn up ano is on file with the clerk of the Michigan House. The compact calls for eight percent of the casino's “net win” to be paid annu­ ally to the state of Michigan. “Net win" is defined as the total amount wagered by ca­ sino patrons minus the total amount paid to casino game winners. Another two percent of the casino's “net win” will be given annually to local mu­ nicipalities in which the casino is located. Local revenue will be split between Alle­ gan County, Wayland Township, and a third local unit of government most im­ pacted by the casino. That third unit of gov­ ernment is to be determined by Allegan County and Wayland Township. Allegan County, Wayland Township and the third municipality are to set up a Local Revenue Sharing Board, which will estab­ lish a formula for distribution of the two percent local payment, according to the compact. The House resolution states that the compact “contains terms and conditions consistent with 11 previous compacts signed by the governor and approved by the legislature.” Unlike the 11 previous com­ pacts, however, the Gun Lake Tribe com­ pact says the tribe will adhere to Michigan laws and regulations regarding the distribu­ tion and sale of tobacco. State Rep. Patricia Birkholz said she is “obviously very disappointed” with the House vote. Birkholz and Slate Rep. Gary Newell, whose district encompasses Barry County, both voted against the resolution. Birkholz has been one of the leaders of the legislative fight against the Gun Lake ca­ sino. She is due to take over Emmons’ po­ sition as state senator in January (Emmons’ district encompasses Barry County. She in­ troduced the tribe resolution in the House). Birkholz said “it would appear” that Fngler has reversed his on the Gun Lake casino. “He commiuud to the legisla­ ture four years ago that there would be no more compacts,” she said. “He wrote that to the legislature in a letter. It was part of his appeal for approval of the final four (gaming) compacts in the state." Yet a year ago, she said, Engler said he would negotiate more compacts if both houses of the legislature asked him to do so. Birkholz said there has been “a lot of speculation” about Engler’s stance on the matter. “I know the investors (in the casino) are personal friends of the governor,” she said. According Io the Detroit News, the in­ vestors Birkholz is referring to, Mt. Pleas­ ant businessmen James Fabiano, W. Sidney See CASINO, page 17 Dorothy Hawkins (let!) takes the oath of office from Deputy Clerk Shertynn Courtney as the newest member of the Hastings City Council. Councilman’s widow to complete his term by Dm . id T. Youug Editor The widow of the late Harold Hawkins has been appointed to finish the last year of his four-year term on the Hastings City Council's Second Ward. Dorothy Hawkins was sworn in Monday night after Mayor Frank Campbell's recom­ mendation and an 8-0 vote of the council. She was chosen among three applicants. Kim Townsend and Floyd Yesh were the other two. Mrs. Hawkins acknowledged that she de­ cided to seek the post to finish the work of her husband, but said she's not sure if she will run for a full four-year in the Novem­ ber 2003 city election. "I've got to wait and sec what's going on," she explained. "But it’s a great honor for me to serve." County’s 2003 “status quo” budget has overall increase of 3.87 percent by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor At a time when some county govern­ ments are laying off employees and making other cutbacks, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday adopted a 2003 budget that maintains the status quo. County Administrator Michael Brown said next year’s proposed general fund budget of $11,354,494 does not cut serv­ ices, programs or employees even though state revenue sharing funds to the county will be cut 3.5 percent. The loss in revenue sharing is expected to be about $38,882. The state cuts will actually take effect this year and next, he said, because of the difference in the state and county's fiscal year. “There are not a lot of frills,” Brown s ud of the new budget. “...We’re going to h »ve to watch it as the year goes by.” County Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie called next year’s budget “a reasonable compromise.” “Everybody is a little bit unhappy,” Brown added, “and maybe that means we’ve ended up with a good budget...” un­ der the circumstances. Commissioner Clare Tripp, chairwoman of the Finance Committee, said, “When we started this process, ...it was an ugly sce­ nario we had out there...With your (Brown’s) help we came up with some pretty solid numbers.” “...Since I have been here, except for possibly the first year, this has been the most difficult budget process 1 have had to deal with,” Brown said, noting that it has been equally painful for all, primarily be­ cause of the state’s budget woes and so many unknown factors. The 2003 budget does include one new $55,453 employee position, an assistant prosecuting attorney, promised to the county prosecutor several months ago be­ cause of increased caseloads, and an up­ grade of an employee in the equalization department to deputy equalization director at a cost of $3,105. Other new positions, two caseworker aides in the Family Court division, are in­ cluded, too, but those job slots will be paid with state Child Care Budget funds at an approximate cost of $14,000. While the new budget doesn’t specifi­ cally provide for pay increases, recom­ mended by the County Compensation $ee COUMTT BOARD, page 18 Tending to a famous patient Aaron Stanton, a 1966 Hastings High School graduate is shown here with his patient. U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond ot South Carolina, in the celebration of the senator s 100th birthday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, where Stanton is a medical specialist. Thurmond, at 100 years old. is the oldest and longest serving U S. senator in American history Stanton is the son of Albert and Belinda Stanton of Hastings Harold Hawkins died tn October of com­ plications from leukemia. He was first elected to the council in November 1991 and was in his third term as councilman from the Second Ward. Campbell said he was impressed with the applicants. "Three good people applied," he said. "It's hard to say if any one is any better than the other." Mrs. Hawkins is the second council ap­ pointee this year. Michelle Kiernan was se­ lected to finish the term of Donald Spencer in the Third Ward after Spencer announced he was taking up residence outside the city. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the City Council: • Received word from City Manager Jeff Mansfield that the city stands to lose be­ tween $44,500 and $49,800, or a little more than 3 1/2 percent, in revenue sharing from Gov. John Engler's executive order cuts an­ nounced last week. Michigan state government is tightening its belt this year and next because of a looming budget deficit and local revenue sharing payments to cities, villages and townships are among those taking the hit. However, Mansfield said, "It's not as bad as it might have been." Mayor Pro Tern Robert May, who served as the council's legislative coordinator, said the state originally was looking at cutting $200 million statewide, but lowered the fig­ ure to $53 million last week. • Was told by Hastings Library Admin­ istrator Barbara Schondelmaycr that use of the local service continues to grow. For ex­ ample, she noted there was a 15 percent in­ crease in items checked out in November 2002 from the same month a year earlier. Hastings Township Supervisor James Brown, in a comment made later in the meeting, said, "It goes to show lha; we need a new one (library facility)." The library is socking a new home be­ cause the current one is not adequate to handle the traffic and usage. The Library Board has tried to get a new site at East Mill and North Jefferson, but the matter is still tied up in court. A visiting circuit judge approved the site last summer, but the deci­ sion was appealed because some do not wish to have Mill Street closed. The appeal is scheduled to be heard at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Charlotte. • Heard a presentation from YMCA Di­ rector David Storms, who thanked the city for spending about $11,000 to keep the summer playground program going last July and August when it looked like it might have to fold because of lack of money. Storms said, "We had a very successful program... the daily attendance was way up." He said having to start later than usual, around July 4. wasn't a problem, rather it seemed to spark more interest. He said would recommend that it start later again next summer for that very reason. see TERM, page 18 �Page ? - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 12. 2002 Myths, jokes may damage service to ordinary Americans by David T. Young Editor What do you call 5.000 trial lawyers bur­ ied at the bottom of the Sea? A start. Thelma Todd: “You seem awfully shy for a lawyer." Groucho Marx: "I’m a shy­ ster lawyer." (From the movie “Monkey Business.") Though all in good fun. these two jokes, many decades apart, reflect a perception that attorneys are blood-sucking, reprehen­ sible creatures tobrtbvoided and opposed. Lpaal’tttdVney Carol Jones Dwyer says she g>/cs. sdme'of Jhc promotion of this fyrrjs/carefully and deliberately de- _ d to discredit lawyers and lessen their ability to do their jobs, at the expense of the less fortunate and to the good fortune of the rich and powerful. “I think 1 can take a joke, but a lot of it is calculated to manipulate the public into policy changes to help line the deep pock­ ets of somebody else," she told a First Fri­ News iBrie/s... I Two elementaries to receive honors ‘ Both Pleasantview and Central cle­ mentines. Hastings Area School Sys­ tem. will receive the Golden Apple Award at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency Friday, Dec. 13, for being among the highest achieving or most improved in the Michigan Education Assessment Pro­ gram (MEAP) test results this year. Golden Apple winners also receive $10,000 each. Thomapple Kellogg High School last Friday morning received the Gov­ ernor’s Cup for the second straight year. The award is given annually to 10 area high schools with the largest number of Michigan Merit Award winners in their respective athletic conferences. Thomapple Kellogg had the most in the O-K Blue Conference. Blood drive set atFennock A Red Cross blood drive is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. at Pennock Hospital on Green Street in Hastings. Red Cross officials say they antici­ pate a strong need for type O-negative blood over the holidays because more people travel and blood supplies over­ all have been dangerously low. They also say it’s a good idea for donors to roll up their sleeves four times a year. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs t minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn’t given blood within 56 days of the date of Monday’s drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. LaRouche activist to speak at forum Michael Zaeske, of Kalamazoo will be speaking at a special edition of the First Friday program Dec. 13 on the subject of the collapse of the world fi­ nancial and economic system and the need for a “Super Tennessee Valley Authority.’’ Such a move has been proposed by economist and presidential pre-cand:date Lyftdon H. LaRouche Jr. Zaeske will take up what a physical economy entails as compared with a political economy (our present paper economy) and will cover bow LaRouche's pro­ posals must be implemented now on a massive scale in order for the world to avoid entering into a “New Dark Age Two." Zaeske sought the Republication nomination as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wis­ consin's Seventh Congressional Dis­ trict in 1978 and secured 44% of the primary vote in a first time effort for public office. He ran again for Con­ gress in 1982 and then sought the Re­ publican nomination for State Senate in Michigan in 1994. He endorsed Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr. for President of the United States in the year 2000 and soon after became a political activist for the LaRouche or­ ganization. He switched parties in 2000 and became a registered Demo­ crat. Zaeske *s presentation will be on the second Friday of the month. Dec. 13. beginning at noon. The meeting will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Green and Jefferson in Hastings. day audience on Dec. 6. "Trial lawyers arc connected with the high costs of a legal system out of control." with try ing to get undeserving people ridiculously high awards. Dwyer said that during the election cam­ paign in October and early November, the public was bombarded with negative mes­ sage about attorneys. There were news sto­ ries about tort reform and radio talk show hosts holding that the high costs of insur­ ance and medical treatment were the result of slick lawyers getting outrageous com­ pensation for frivolous complaints. Then there were the TV advertisements that de­ picted a mother and her sick son suffering while the fat cal attorney was escaping with a briefcase and money they should have re­ ceived. Dwyer first said that most lawyers never see a courtroom, most practice family law-, corporate law or do things such as wills and trusts. Historical Society will meet Dec. 19 The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will have its celebration of Christ­ mas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the COA Building 120 North Michi­ gan Ave., Hastings. The program will be about line dancing by the On the Line Dancers, with Terry Dennison as master of ceremonies. Anyone who wants to share a treat with the group is welcome to do so. The society again will collect non­ perishable foods to help make some­ one less fortunate have a good Chistmas. There will be no board meeting this month. ‘Christmas Past’ at Charlton Park Historic Charlton Park’s tum-ofthe-century village will be the setting for the annual "Of Christmas Past," celebration, a re-creation of the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of the late 1800s, t»*mi noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15. Visitors are invited to stroll through the village’s shops and homes as the "residents" orepare for the holidays. Adults and children are welcome to try their hands at crafting traditional gifts and ornaments, including hand dipped candles. Volunteer artisans will demonstrate their skills in the black­ smith, carpenter and seamstress shops. Everyone is encouraged to sample tra­ ditional holiday fare, including plum pudding, wassail and roasted chest­ nuts. Children can decorate their own fresh baked cookies in the Sixberry Kitchen and St. Nicholas invites chil­ dren to bring Christmas wishes and parents their cameras. On Saturday, classic hymns will be sung a cappcla by the Lakeside Baptist Ch-rch Choir. Surrey rides will be available both days for $1 a person. Admission is $5 for adults and S3 for children ages 5 to 12. There is no additional cost for crafts. For more information, call Charlton Park at (269) 945-3775 or visit www.charltonpark.org. AAUW Christmas exchange planned The local chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will have its annual “Cele­ brating Christmas Around the World” program at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 17, at the Fehsenfeld Center, Kellogg Community College campus, west of Hastings. Exchange student guests will be Emilie Bcuzelin from Beuzeilie la Grelnier, France, and Akiko Okumura from Miyagi, Japan. Beuzclin is staying with the Kinenzle family, which has younger stu­ dents in the district. Emilie loves mu­ sic, plays the piano and sings. Both of her parents work in the field of busi­ ness and she has a younger sister. Okumura is living with the Gerber family, including Hastings High School students Liz. Lisa and Chattel. Okumura enjoys movies, reading and al) types of mmusic. She has been in the U.S. as part of an Exchange pro­ gram in Pennsylvania. She is the youngest of three children, one brother and one sister. AAUW welcomes these two stu­ dents and any other Exchange student in the area who wish to attend. It is the local AAUW’s tradition to welcome all exchange students attending Barry County schools to come and share their Christmas traditions with others. If any students would like to attend, call Esther Walton at 945-9314. “When people speak negatively about trial lawyers, they’re not talking about law­ yers trying criminal cases or family law. they’re talking about lawyers trying to get their clients money.” she said. “Often, money is the only way to compensate an aggrieved party." Another “myth" Dwyer pointed to was that trial lawyers tic up the courts with frivolous cases and silly, nonsense claims against doctors, manufacturers and retail stores, who them have Io pass along lheir added cosls of doing business to lheir cus­ tomers. An important part of the “myth" is that such outrageous awards drive up the costs of insurance. ’Out of these myths come bad propos­ als." she said. For example, there have been efforts to put caps on awards for people who have been maimed because of someone elsc’s negligence or bad judgment. Dwyer said it’s dangerous to put a limit on compensa­ tion for someone whose life is changed for­ ever. someone who will need expensive treatment for a long lime, perhaps lifelong. Once a quarter of a million dollar cap is met. the victim then is stuck with the rest of the bill and cannot pay because the injury is incapacitating. In Barry County over the past year, she found that there were 209 domestic court cases. 315 divorces. 318 personal protec­ tion order issues — about 800 involving domestic problems — and 327 criminal cases. Of the 188 others, none involved medical malpractice. 26 involved auto acci­ dents and there were none about product li­ ability. She said in the only malpractice suit she can remember in recent years here, the ruling went in favor of the doctor. “Most people who arc hurt never file a claim.” she said. “And only lOpcrcent of those even go to trial... In 96 to 97 percent of the cases in Michigan, the two panics come to an agreement." She added that there has been a 42 per­ cent drop in new claims in federal couris over the last seven years. “Our courts are not being clogged with these personal injury suits." she said. “It’s tough to find facts to suppon the notion of an urgent need to do something about the perceived problem. Bu? the results will be to limit ordinanry citizens in what they will be compensated after they are injured." Dwyer said the recently passed Home­ land Security Act includes some protection from liability for the Eli Lilly pharmaceuti­ cal company. “What’s Eli Lilly got to do with our homeland security?^ she asked. The fear of a legal system out of control also drives some bad legislation and urban myths. Perhaps the most famous example of myth replacing reality was the 1994 case of a 79-year-old woman named Stella who spilled hot McDonald’s coffee on herself and was reported to have won millions of dollars for the bums she suffered. “Stella" awards are given out each year now as a re­ sult in the name of frivolous lawsuits. Dwyer said McDonald’s sells about $1.35 million worth of coffee each day. and company policy was that it be between 180 and 190 degrees (212 degrees is the boiling point). Medical experts at that trial testified that liquids at that temperature cause third-de­ gree burns in just three seconds. Stella was in the hospital for eight days, had skin grafts done and the medical bill alone was about $11,000. McDonald’s, wnich already had paid for about 700 such claims earlier, initially offered Stella $800, while she and her attorney asked for cover­ age of the medical bills plus $300,000. A jury decided she should get $200,000, but then added on $2.7 million in punitive damages, presumably because McDonald’s had received so many complaints before and had done nothing to care of the prob­ lem. The judge reduced that award to $160,000, saying she was partly at fault for spilling the coffee and setting it between her legs in the car she was riding ''hen the incident occurred. That figure was appealed and both par­ ties finally settled out of court. But very few have heard “the rest of the story." All they’ve heaid about is the $2.7 million, which she did not receive. Dwyer said the annual “Stella" awards have mentioned an incident involving a Winnebago, a poodle in a microwave and others, but as far as she’s been able to de­ termine. she hasn’t found a single shred of evidence that proves any of them actually happened. Dwyer said these myths arc created and spread by “people who believe we need to prevent people from suing, so they create ancctdotal myths that like rumors become widely known and believed, without any connection to reality... The myth starts in­ tentionally and the liar has an agenda. Mil­ lions who are innocent believe it because it confirms what they believe anyway. “Radio talk show hosts (and late-night TV comics) repeat it often enough that we create a sense that a problem exists. Then we can get people to buy into a solution, so we get legislation that doesn’t solve any­ thing. but is on the wish list of the rich and powerful “Trial lawyers who practice law arc in business, just like anybody else, and that’s not bad. They feel they’re delivering a service that everyone wants or needs. Peo­ ple need advocates." Hastings attorney Carol Jones Dwyer told the First Friday audience that eve­ ryone likes a good joke, but sometimes the myths and perceptions they help create and promote can be damaging. She said sometimes attorneys do ques­ tionable things and some arc just out to make lots of money, but people shouldn’t judge an entire profession by the actions of a very few. “Just because Enron's top dogs didn't give a rip about their employees, we can’t damn every business owner.” she said. Dwyer said most do not understand that lawyers who take on personal injury cases don’t get paid if they lose, and if they win they get a percentage of the award, not all of it. "So a lawyer who brings an obviously stupid lawsuit doesn't get anything." she said. "And if a judge finds it frivolous, the lawyer and client can be forced to pay for the costs of trying the case... then the client can sue the law yer for legal malpractice. “The idea of lawyers filing a lol of stupid lawsuits is an economic absurdity." Dwyer granted that the picture may not be as gloomy as she painted it. 1 don’t want anyone to get the idea I’m a member of an endangered species." she said. "But in an era of mass communica­ tion. it’s useful to remember that in our past there has been great and obvious harm done to people because of lies that enriched a very few." She said the worst example, of course, was wide acceptance as truth the lies Adolf Hitler told the German people 70 years ago. Dwyer also agreed that modem Ameri­ can society is too litigious. Dr. Jeffrey Chapman, a local urologist, asked. “If these things aren't true, that’s slander, can’t the bar association do some­ thing about it? I’ve got to research some of this stuff now because I thought it was true." Dwyer said everyone spreads rumors and lies, so it’s hard to track down who the cul­ prit is. We all pass this stuff around.” Regardless, she said she still is con­ vinced that the many myths, jokes, stories and rumors are “well-focused campaigns to discredit trial lawyers to pass laws to assist the people spreading the myths." Study OK’d for DK school improvements by Mary McDonough Staff Writer An architectural firm will be hired to study what it would cost to make a number of improvements to Delton Kellogg school buildings, the school board decided at its meeting Monday. The board action came after a special community meeting Dec. 4 at the DK high school attended by some 50 local residents. The meeting was held to determine what projects among a list of school improve­ ments made by the district’s Facilities Committee should be included in a request for bond money from school district voters. Board member Sandra Barker said the consensus among those attending seemed to be that a number of “wants" on the Fa­ cilities Committee list were actually “needs” and should be included as part of a bond proposal package. The district will be asking voters for ad­ ditional millage to fund the project. The ar­ chitectural firm will help the board and members of the community to determine what projects on the list can be included ac­ cording to what their projected cost will be. Barker said that while the Dec. 4 meet­ ing was largely positive, “there were some questions we couldn't answer" until more concrete ideas about costs of the various items on the list could be answered. According to Board Secretary Elizabeth Matteson, everything on the Facilities List is “needed, in varying degrees." For in­ stance. she said, while remodeling of the district's training facility is listed as a want, not a need, “Our training facility isn’t working” and really needs to be fixed. The consensus of the group, she said, was that all the needs and wants were “things we should go for and fix," particu­ larly the replacement of roofs on all the buildings, a need which is getting to be a critical, according to School Superintendent Ron Archer. One of the “wants” included a commu­ nity center added onto one of the district buildings. The district needs a new gymna­ sium. Archer said, and if a new gym is built, some extra rooms could be added onto it so the gym could be used as a com­ munity center. Matteson said those attend­ ing the special meeting were “real enthusi­ astic" about the community center pro­ posal. The list of needs and wants includes up­ grading of the elementary school electrical system, replacement of the elementary school’s plumbing, new football stands, new middle school bleachers, a new gym, improvement of the roadway and parking lot system on the district campus to im­ prove safety, roofs on all the school build­ ings. additional technology infrastructure, improvement of ventilation in all the build­ ings. an additional storage building, an al­ ternative education building, a bus garage addition, a concession stand/restroom /locker room complex in the football sta­ dium, remodeling of building restrooms, re­ placement of several doors, and remodeling of the training facility. Matteson said whatever is included in the bond proposal has "got to be something everyone agrees on.” An exact cost for the architectural study has not been determined. District athletic director Mike Garvey said the usual practice of architectural firms is to hold off on charging for the initial cost of a study until a bond issue is cither passed or rejected. If passed, the study cost would be added to the firm's fees for providing services for the bond project. If rejected, the district would be billed for the study’s cost. Also at the meeting Monday, the board approved 2.2 percent salary increases for non union-contract employees, including the superintendent and school administra­ tors. Those new salaries include: superin­ tendent, $97,590: comptroller, $60,000; high school principal. $81,500; middle school principal. $75,550; elementary prin­ cipal. $73,000; athletic director,' $64,700; director of community programs, $66,595; director of special programs, $63,388; high school associate principal, $70,325; middle school assistant principal, $64,386; elemen­ tary assistant principal $60,000; director of technology $52,000; director of operations, $43,500, director of food services, $36,609; superintendent’s secretary, $34,203; payroll clerk, $30,000; and general accounting clerk. $29,852. Some salaries were over the 2.2 percent base increase because additional duties were assigned these individuals or their salaries were made equitable to like posi­ tions in other districts. Some of last year’s salaries include superintendent, $95,000, high school principal, $78,068; middle school principal, $72,473, comptroller, $55,000; and athletic director, $61,836. Also at Monday's meeting, DK Media Center Director Carla Culbert made a pres­ entation on the district's updated web site. The web site has complete listings of dis­ trict staff, athletic events. Board of Educa­ tion members, and more. On the site’s Me­ dia Center page, there are links to various research sites like Infotrac. Those wanting to use the DK web site to link up with those research sites can call the district at (616) 623-9265 and request any passwords or User IDs needed. The DK web site address is dclton-kelIogg.kl2.mi.us. Also at the meeting. Brenda Pickett, di­ rector of student and community services, announced she is the district's new “home­ less liaison." She can work with families or individuals who arc homeless to help them with school services and direct them to community services and any state or fed­ eral resources available. Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. Let us Quote Your WorkI J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page 3 Hastings celebrates the holiday season 'with annualparade The Holly Trolley makes its way down State Street during the parade. Santa Claus makes his appearance in a horse-drawn buggy owned by Dr. Bruce Pryor of Hastings. This miniature pony has the distinct honor of giving a car­ riage ride to some young shepherds in the parade. Chris Campbell gets a cup of hot cocoa from Nancy Bradley of the Hastings Exchange Club. Most of the Hastings High School marching band members came out in their school uniforms, but a few added wrinkles with some holiday apparel. The theme of this year’s parade was ‘Peace on Earth," and this phrase from a hopeful song seemed appropriate. Hastings Christmas parade Grand Marshal Marty Olsen, the guy often responsible for putting up holiday decora­ tions. is all smiles. Kathy Pennington decorates the United Way Agency's tree Saturday morning. 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When the prophecy was about to be fulfilled over 700 years later, it caused great concern in the mind of a young virgin named Mary. "Then Mary said to the angel. "How can this be. since I do not know a man?" And the angel an­ swered and said to her. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you. and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefoie. also, that Holy One who is to be bom will be called the Son of God." Luke 1:34-35. This also caused great concern in the heart of Joseph, Mary's promised husband, until the "angel of the Lord" explained to him, "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." So all this was done that it might be ful­ filled, which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23. "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Im­ manuel," which is translated “God with us." Matthew 1:21-23. Herod desperately tried to kill this child, but providentially failed. This birth is also amplified even further in John 1:1-5, 9-14. When He was 12, He astonished His teachers and amazed His parents and all who heard Him. "And the Child grew and became throng in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him."... "And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers." Luke 2:40. Jesus worked with Joseph as a carpenter until He was 30 years old. He never owned a house, or held an office or had a family. He never went to college, and had no cre­ dentials but Himself. He preached for 3 1/2 years, Jouodihg His charcb on 12 apostles. He Himself being the chief cornerstone. Ephesians 2:20. His church has been perse­ cuted, perverted, imitated, formalized and separated, yet still it stands. His life has affected the life of man on planet earth more than any king, government or army that has ever been. Jesus performed some 37 miracles that proved His identity. 30. "And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book, but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.* John 20:30-31. He also forgives sins, "But that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins. “...then He said to the paralytic, ‘Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house." Matthew 9:6. He gives everlasting, eternal life, "And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand." John 10:28. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16. "He who be­ lieves in the Son everlasting life; and he who docs not b^bve the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him." John 3:36. He was crucified because the religious people said, ..."We have a law, and accord­ ing to our law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God." John 19:7. Who is He? "Jesus answered them, "Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me?" The Jews answered Him, saying, "For a good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a Man. make Yourself God." John 10:32-33. They crucified Him and buried Him. But on the third day He arose from the dead, "and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holi­ ness, by the resurrection from the dead." Romans 1:4. Then after these 40 days He was taken* up and a cloud received Him out of their sight, "to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during 40 days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God." Acts 1:3. "And He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be wit­ nesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched. He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like mannet as you saw Him go into heaven." Acts 1:7-11. Who is He? Are you sure? "Therefore 1 said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins." John 8:24. Rus Sarver, Hastings Student’s artwork enlivens Hastings To the editor, Horray for the Hastings school teachers and business owners for the wonderful stu­ dents’ Christmas artwork now on display in Hastings business windows. The originality of the student's Christmas scenes and holiday projects is a visual delight for passing shoppers. It is also a good example of the Design Hastings Concept introduced in recent workshops which included using public art as a way to enliven the downtown Hastings shopping area. Great job! Karen Morgan Thomapple Arts Council Hastings Public Opinion Responses to our weekly question: To the editor: I serve on the Ba»ry County Elected Officials Compensation Commission (EOCC). Last week the vice president of JAd Graphics published an editorial attack­ ing the salary increases recommended by the EOCC. The editorial was full of platitudes, innu­ endo, and attempts at arousing general hys­ teria among the readers of the Banner, rather than educate the public. Mr. Jacobs chose to blindly attack the recommended raises without so much as an iota of factual knowledge as to why the raises were rec­ ommended. The EOCC met three times in meetings open to the public and noticed in compli­ ance with the Open Meetings Act. Where was Fred? Neither he nor any Banner reporter was present at any of the meetings. For that matter, no member of the public attended the meetings, which took place on Oct. 14. 18 and 30. The EOCC was originally scheduled to meet in August but tlie county had difficul­ ty filling the positions on the EOCC because there was not enough interest by the public to sit on the committee. Where was Fred? Perhaps Mr. Jacobs should have volunteered to work on the committee and be part of the solution instead of a Monday morning quarterback. Rather than blindly attack the recom­ mended salary increases. I suggest we take a glimpse at what these positions are responsible for in county government. The County Sheriff, for example, has over 58 people working for him and he con­ trols a budget of over $3.1 million. The sheriff oversees the operation of the county jail, the patrolling of county roads, ensures that county deputies are well trained, and protects each of us from criminal acts, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies. The County Treasurer is responsible for receiving all money for the county’s differ­ ent funds, such as the Road Commission. Thomapple Manor. Public Transit. Charlton Park and Social Welfare. The trea­ surer invests county money as well as col­ lects delinquent taxes. The treasurer must maintain accurate books for the millions of dollars that are controlled by that office. The treasurer must u? honest, competent, and detail-oriented. What price do we put or. honesty? The County Clerk has a multitude of duties, including being the county jury coordinator, secretary for the Board of Commissioners, maintaining county accounting records, payroll, vital records, court records, assumed name records, mar­ riage licenses and military discharge records. The clerk is the chief election offi­ cer for the county, is clerk of the concealed weapons board, handles passport applica- tions. PPO applications, sits on the Plat Board, apportionment committee and elec­ tion commission. The County Register of Deeds is primar­ ily concerned with the integrity of property records in the county. The register of deeds is the repository for the official real proper ty records in the county. This may seem simple enough to some, but try getting a mortgage on your property without a good little history on your property. You will not get one - and you cannot get a good title history unless the register of deeds has been doing his or her job. Tl.e County Prosecutor is more than just that tall, bald guy who works in the court­ house. He is the chief law enforcement offi­ cer in the county. The prosecutor must decide which criminal cases should be pur­ sued and which should not. The prosecutor is the one who works diligently to put the murderer or the rapist in prison, it's not the newspaper editor. The fact is, prosecutors do not earn what could be earned in private practice. It takes a dedicated individual to decide to become prosecutor, knowing that the pay is considerably less than in private practice. The County Drain Commissioner plans and develops new drains in the county. The drain commissioner maintains existing county drains, he plans, develops and main­ tains dams in the county. He participates on lake improvement boards, and reviews and approves proposed stormwater drains for new subdivisions. For all practical purpos­ es, the drain commissioner should be an engineer. Luckily, our drain commissioner is an engineer. Now some readers will respond that they don't like a certain elected official. That is their right. But if you don’t like the job these officials do. I suggest you spend some time, lots and lots of time, get trained, and There is an answer to youth troubles To the editor: The Nov. 28 letter to readers titled “Teen i ill equipped to handle modem society's troubles” touched my heart. Shane Reid’s letter is a picture of many people's lives and shows what has gone wrong in America. God's Word (the Holy Bible) in Proverbs 14:34 states. “Righteousness exalteth a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.” When people do not have Jesus as their personal Savior there is a void that nothing in this world can fill. Because God created man in His image, there is a vacuum that only He can fill. As we look forward to Christmas 2002,1 urge every troubled person to stop and think about two things One: Why was I bom? The answer is found at Genesis 1:27 “So God created man . ■ ■ • ■ get elected to the position yourself. The bottom line is this - do we as a com­ munity. want our county elected officials to be competent at their jobs? I hope that the answer is yes. How do we ensure that qual­ ified individuals are elected to those posi­ tions and how do we keep those elected officials who are competent in those posi­ tions? That answer is easy, pay the position enough so that it is competitive with the pri­ vate market. That is why I recommended and voted for the pay increases. I want to see a Barry County that is proud to elect someone to office and is proud to pay that person what he or she deserves. As to the letter to the editor by the gen­ tleman from Middleville concerning the same topic - we now have living proof that our educational system, despite its best efforts, has failed to stamp out ignorance. Mr. Jacobs concludes his editorial last week by slating we need to get this econo­ my moving again, that it will take all of us. the government and the private sector. I agree. Mr. Jacobs. Corporate profits should take a back seat for once. Therefore, I sug­ gest you give every employee of J-Ad Graphics a 10 percent increase in salary. That increase will generate more tax money for the state, it will mean more spending by your employees in the local economy, thus helping local businesses, and, it is the responsible thing to do. Of course, you may have to put off buying a new Cadillac for a while, but what the heck, you want to help, right? Finally, 1 leave with the following ques­ tions. Who are Steve DeBoer, Susan VandeCar, Debbie S. Smith, Darla Burghdoff. Gordon Shane McNeill, and Tom Doyle? If you don’t know, find out. When you do find out, thank them for their contributions to Barry County. James Michael Kinney, Woodland ■ •________________ The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they win be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. in His own image, in the image of God cre­ ated He him;" and two: Micah 6:8 states “­ what doth God require of thee but to do justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God." Every person is unique and special to God who created you. It is not happen­ stance that God gave you life. God loves every person so much that He sent Jesus, His Son (to be bom as a human baby in the poorest and lowliest of circumstances) to grow up experiencing every type of situa­ tion anyone on earth has or will face(d) poverty, hunger, homelessness, haired, rejection, misunderstanding, personal temptations, etc. Then a cruel mob who refused to believe shouted for Jesus to be crucified. Even though God allowed His Son to be crucified on a cruel cross by men it was His plan and will that Jesus would die in this way to save every man, woman, boy and girl who believes and accepts Him into their life. I urge Shane and every other person who is hurting to simply believe that God loves you, Jesus came to die for you and that you need to have your sins forgiven. A simple prayei - “Dear God. I’m sorry for my sin and I believe you love me and that Jesus, your Son came to save me. I ask you to take my sins away and help me to live for you." Then each day read the Bible and pray for guidance and strength. God will fill the void in your life and give you peace that passes undemanding. I sug­ gest: begin by reading the New Testament first and then the Old Testament. As you leam about God - your Heavenly Father (Jesus said m John 14:13- “And whatsoev­ er ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.") and leam to follow Jesus ts Lord and Savior, your life will have meaning and purpose. This will truly be a Christmas to remem­ ber. Em Johnson, Barry Township New telemarketing law? The State Legislature last week passed a bill that would curb telemarketing, except for charity and political fund-raising. How do you feel about the new Hastings Banner Devoted to the interest of law? Barry County Since 1856 iMMn Hastings Banner, Inc. A drvision of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacobs Frederic Jacobs President Vce President Steven Jacobs . Secretary/Traasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Darlene Vanderwood, Middleville: “I think the new regu­ lations are a good idea. Too often calls come late at night. These calls arc just a pain." “I think it would be a good idea. We need a strong law to control nui­ sance calls.” Denise Chamberlain, Hastings: Marilyn Moses, Gun Lake: Frances Mlynarchek, Yankee Springs: Lucilk Hecker, Hastings: “Yes, 1 think it is a good idea. I’ve asked to be taken off a lot of lists already." “I would like it if they didn’t call at all.” "I am glad to sec the increased restrictions. I hope that will reduce the number of useless calls." “I think the law is a good idea . I don't like to be interrupted.” Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday B a m to 5 30 pm . Saturdays 8:30 a.m. til Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjommg counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12, 2002 - Page 5 LETTERS... from Our Readers Recall must be halted in the name of civil government Patricia Birkholz made her first appearance at the Legislative Coffee on Dec. 9. This event is sponsored by the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce. Legislative Coffee welcomes Birkholz by Patricia Johns Staff Writer It was a day of good-byes and hellos, as Greg Moore and Tom Chadwick said their final thank yous and farewells at Monday morning's Legislative Coffee, the last time for U.S. Representative Nick Smith and State Senator Joanne Emmons to represent Barry County. The hellos came to Patricia Birkholz. whose state senate district now covers Alle­ gan, Barry and Eaton counties. WI plan on attending, or sending a repre­ sentative. to future Legislative Coffees,” she pledged. Birkholz spoke briefly on the new tele­ marketing bill, the “raucous" lame duck session and Gov. John Engler's executive order cuts meant to balance the budget. She supports the new telemarketing bill, which she considers to be a “good begin­ ning.” It should help to reduce nuisance calls. She said she has seen nuisance tele­ marketing calls reduced significantly in Al­ legan. The bill would enable people to get on a “do not call” list for telemarketers and ex­ empts charity and political fund-raising. Birkholz told outgoing Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson that she is “a strong proponent of local control.” Wilk­ inson spoke briefly on the success of the drug court in Barry County. Birkholz will serve as president pro tern of the Michigan Senate and will chair the Natural Resources Committee. State Representative Gary Newell pointed out the alignment of the district/probate courts will now be the same as in Barry County and that the county has set a good example. He discussed the “drama” of the execu­ tive order cuts which will effect all depart­ ments of government. “It could have been worse and we had to address these prob­ lems.” Newell noted that Detroit shared equally in the cuts and that no cuts were made to veteran services or veterans nospitals. This is an ongoing process. He also pointed out that the merit scholarships awarded to stu­ dents graduating this ycai who have done well in the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests will be paid out over two years. Tom Chadwick told the small crowd that Emmons apologized for not being able to attend. He spoke briefly on the governor’s request that Emmons resubmit her resolu­ tion on the compact with the Gun Lake tribe for their casino. “Joanne and Patty (Birkholz) arc not that far apart in their attitude to gaming." Chad­ wick said. He stressed that Emmons wanted to be able to control the development of the casino to ensure that state laws would be enforced and that local governments would receive funds to help pay for their increased costs for roads, safety and police protec­ tion. Birkholz has led the charge in the Michigan House against a casino in the Gun Lake area. Moore told the crowd that Smith was working on social security revisions, and bio fuels. He told the crowd that it has been a “real pleasure" to participate in legislative coffee programs. Nick Smith has enjoyed repre­ senting part of Barry County. He welcomes Vrtn Ehlers and is confident he will “do a great job” for the county. The next Legislative coffee will be on Monday. Jan. 13, at 8 a.m. a the County Seat in Hastings. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: and lhe Midiipn Civil Rights Ac* To the editor: It is with heavy heart that I have watched unpleasant, demeaning things happening in our township but. with all due respect and with fair play and justice in mind. I must resond to what I consider a truly faulty recall issue and unfortunate impugning of our supervisor’s character. I have done my homework, and am con­ vinced that the charges on recall petitions simply do not present facts. Anyone can obtain the same information from Deputy Clerk Kathy Stith at Rutland Charter Township Hall, and leam the truth. Kathy also serves as recorder of minutes at the regular meetings. For the past several months beginning in mid-May, Rutland residents have encoun­ tered an unfortunate cotroversy caused by a small group of vocal opponents over-react­ ing to a public forum on the dreaded “junk" ordinance. Inflamed by an anonymous let­ ter containing false information, the group literally took over meetings, effectively caused a suppression of important and fac­ tual information, not to mention the right to be heard by others who just might have had worthwhile opinions and ideas themselves. Profanity, disrespect and disorder ruled. This unruly and uncivil benavior was never reported in the news. When the super­ visor told the group he objected to the pro­ fanity and bad language, it was taken out of context. Even for a public official there’s a limit as to how much insulting abuse he should endure. Meanwhile Rutland officials and some personnel were verbally insulted. The group has pretty much dominated the press, not much in the way of rebuttal in the supervisor’s behalf has been published, except for one lone rational voice, of trustee Dorothy Hint, who articulated well her concerns in a July 15 letter in the Banner, which stated, in part, “anyone with an opposing view - and according to the recently returned opionion survey there are many - either was not there or did not speak. While some people at these meetings were rude and boorish, outers had valid comments such as that of a prominent retired farmer who pointed out the detri­ mental impact a restrictive ordinance would have on farmers who necessarily have equipment setting about. That comment should have been part of a rational discus­ sion. It won’t be, because there isn’t going to be a discussion. The ’thought police’ car­ ried the day. And Rutland Charter Township is the loser." Inspired by their success in killing the ordinance, the group circulated a falsely slanted recall petition, invalid of content, but driven by the single issue which was all about lhe “junk." fear, and an out-of-context remark. As a result, residents will now have to go to the polls in a costly, unneces­ sary special recall election on Jan. 14. If a second election is necessary to replace the supervisor it will double the foolish expen­ diture even as heavy state budget cuts from revenue sharing threaten Michigan town­ ships. Through it all. Supervisor Roger Vilmont and the Township Board stayed the course, maintained their poise and patience while continuing to conduct business as usual, as they have since taking office on Jan. I. 2000. Everyone on the Township Board is competent, efficient anu dedicated - they are all good and decent folks who know their job and have done it well. There has­ n’t been one instance of disenchantment. until the “junk" issue surfaced, the second time since the latter stages of the previous administration when it was termed the “blight" ordinance. It, too. was shouted down. Do we detect a pattern developing here? The Michigan Legislature has a measure now under consideration in the House (HB5185). which will make it more diffi­ cult to file frivilous recalls by requiring truth in substance. Had this bill been adopt­ ed in tiiae. this Rutland election never could have happened. Residents have every right to voice their opinions, in a civil and orderly manner. Officials and paid employees ought not be subjected to verbal assaults and. if this con­ tinues. it may be necessary to take strident means to protect these incursions. Many government bodies videotape their meet­ ings, a move that would definitely be useful at Rutland Township sessions. People would be less inclined to go over the line, faced with the embarrassment of being caught on film. Moreover mob rule that incites hostile activity will cast a heavy shadow over the future of Rutland Township. It has impugned the character and integrity of a man who has been successful in bringing new vision and a multitude of accomplish­ ments. Bad things happen when good people allow them to happen. With all the troubles in the world do we need to squabble and fuss right here in our own back yard? While we grow, perhaps we need to experience growing up. too. Shame on us. Roger Vilmont is the first to admit that there were a few rristakes and disputes, most of which involved personal issues and do not. however, constitute any reasonable basis to remove the supervisor. What do we want? Diversity of thought and ideas or a "rubber stamp" board? We are confident that most township res­ idents are reasonable and fair minded and when learning this issue is a matter of per­ ception rather than reality they will do the right thing Jan. 14. Aftewards there’s hope in a suggestion that Roger develop a citi­ zens study group for this contentious issue, including a representative from the oppo­ nents who would come to the table and talk things out. It’s a good idea. Yes, we believe Roger is the right man for the job and deserves to serve the rest of his four-year term. We encourage calls and inquiries to lhe township where the truth is a matter of record and cordial people will be available to answer your concerns. Residents who believe in progressive, civil government in our township should vote “no” on recall. Neil F. Braendle, Rutland Township, Citizens for Civil and Responsible Government Fox guarding the hen house To the editor: At a time when a lot of workers are get­ ting reductions in lheir wages and health care benefits, some of our county officials were granted outrageous raises by the Elected Officers Compensation Commission. I was not surprised, considering the fact that the members on the board are hand picked by some of the same officials who get the raises. Kind of like the fox guarding the hen house. Hugh C Edmonds, ______________________ Hastings Don’t Delay... MAKE YOUR AREA CODES CHANCE TODAY! Time to RE-PRINT Your Business CARDS & STATIONERY J-Ad GRAPHICS PRINT PLUS M-43 Highway • 945-9554 “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Teresa Heide. “Kids know when people really care for them and my kids like the people at Pennock. MORTGAGESALE TIPS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. 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Green Street, Hastings • WWW.PENNOCKHEALTH.COM �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 Laura DeBolt Bernice W. Deardorff DEWITT - Laura DeBolt, age 68. of DeWitt, formerly of Vermontville, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002. Miss DeBolt was bom Dec. 31. 1933 in Kalamo Township, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Kellogg) DeBolt. She worked at Transitions North for lhe past eight years. She is survived by brother Louis (Judy) DeBolt of Vermontville, sister Eleanor (Gary) Kinnie of Dover. Tern., several nieces, nephews, cousins and caregivers at the DeWitt Home. She was preceded in death by brother Wesley in 2001. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Pastor Wes Emerson officiated. Interment was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. There will be no visitation. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. CLARKSVILLE - Bernice W. Deardorff. age 93. of Clarksville, passed away Monday morning. Dec. 9. 2002. She was bom in Campbell Township on Aug. 29. 1909 to Gustave and Minnie (Blough) Deardorff. Bernice graduated from Clarksville High School in 1929. For many years, Bernice cared for her mother in their home. Bernice loved her garden and spent many enjoyable hours tending her flowers and vegetables. She had been a long-time mem­ ber of the Brethren Church. For the past ten years Bernice had resided in Beai Creek Villa in Clarksville. Bernice is survived by >everal cousins and friends. The funeral service was held on Wednesday. Dec. 11, 2002 at the Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bear Creek Villa. Arrangements were made by Koops Clarksville Memorial Chapel. Worship Together... ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml Pastor. Steve Olmstead. 49030. (616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 a.m.: Sunday Evening Service 6.-00 p.m.: Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9273 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Morrison. Service Tunes: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call p.m. ST. ROSE the church office. CATHOLIC CHLRCH HOPE UNITED 80S S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.: Sunday Masses 8:30 un. and 1IXX) a.m.; Confession Saturday 3:30­ 4:13 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 un.; classes METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday for all ages. Morning Wonhip 10:45 a. m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activities 7XX) p.m. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 evening service 6XX) p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 p.m. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ through 7 or first grade). Kids Club care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19k Adult Bible Study No age limits. UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 3113 N. Broahsay. Hastings. Ml 49051. Rev. Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 a.m. for all ages. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHLRCH CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services - 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer. 11:00 un. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. Hustwick 948­ 9604. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). -THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One Dan Currie. Senior Pastor, Pastor mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St) Affiliated with Conserva­ Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9:30 a.m. tive Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; 9:43 a.m.; SUN­ Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 Family Night 6:30 p.nu Awana. Sr. un.. Sunday Evening Bible Study and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible b. -C0 pjn.; Wednesday Bible Stud) Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ 9224: Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes and Prayer 730 p m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHLRCH 'Member Church ofthe World-Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: (616) 945-3014. The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children s Chapel and Sunday School at 10 un. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 ajn. ful Men. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 ajn. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-fified church. Meeting al the CHLRCH OF THE NAZARE.NE Maple Leaf Grange- h*7 M-66 south of Assyria Rd, Nashville, Mich. 49073. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 ajn, 6XX) pm; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus Chib for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. Aa oasis of Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 ajn. Sunday School Hour. 11.-00 un. Morning Worship Service: 6XX) p.m. evening Ser. ice. Wednesday: 7.-00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. God's love. "Where Everyone is Swneone Special." For information cal 1­ 616-731-5194 or I-5I7-852-I806. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC WOODGROVE BRETHREN TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor 4887 David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.: Sun­ Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School day Mon.ing Worship 11 a.m.: Sun­ 9: 30; Church Service 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN PARISH Coals Grove Rd. Pastor day Evening Service 6 p.m.: Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave, Hastings. Ml CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Worship 11XX) _m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister: Dav id Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10: 00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 ajn, 6:00 pjn. Wednesday: Bible Class 7XX) p.m.. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic ajn.-11 ajn.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at Ml 49038. 9:30 ajn. This infurmaitun un worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDIC. THE H ASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • "Prescnptiam" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Mrfugan HASTINGS UBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. , a-tn. Sunday School for all ages al 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Comer of State Rd. and Bollwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 un. and worship service at 10:30 ajn. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School formal offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adulu and our "Kid's Tune" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Chnst for all ages 2 yr*, thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 p.m.. Prayer Meeting (child or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12): WELCOME CORNERS FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delicti. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Services: 8:30 and IIXX) Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St, Hawing*. Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse, Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Dec. 12 - 3 JO p m. Clapper Bells Bell Choir, 5:45 pjn. Grace Notes Bell Choir, 7:00 p.m. Crossways Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee; 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice. Friday, Dec. 13 • 6: 30-10:00 pjn. Rock Group. Sat­ urday. Dec. 14 • 9:00 to 10:30 ajn. Christmas Play Practice; 10:00 ajn. Catechism I; 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec. 15 - 8:00 4 10:45 ajn. Worship; 9:30 ajn. Sunday School; 12:30 pjn. Infant Baptism Prep; 12:30 p.m. Little An­ gels. Fling Doves, God’s Children; 1:00 p.m. Christmas Play Practice. Monday. Dec. 16 - 7.-00 p.ir... Vision for Grace Team. Tuesday. Dec. 17 • 7: 00 p.m. Congregation Council; 7:00 p.m. Overeaten Anonymous. Wednesday. Dec. 18 - IOXX) ajn. Healthy Families. 6:00 p.m. Advent Supper. 7.00 p.m. Worship; 8:0C The Way. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Lisa Stevens, Director of Christian Education, Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Merritt, Office Manager. Sunday. Dec. 15 - . 8:15 un. - Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Ju­ nior Church, Sunday school. 10:30 un. - Refreshments; 11XX) a.m. Traditional Service. Sunday school. 5: 30 pan. - Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6:00 pjn. - Dis­ ciple Bible Study II. Nursery is pro­ vided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 pjn. UVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7.XX) p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights - 7 XX) pjn. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Sunday. Dec. 15 Canaia performance of Christmas Seekers both services. Mi-High youth group - 5:30 pjn, DBS II • 6: 00 p.m. Monday. Dec. 16 • Mem­ bership Orientation - 7 p.m. Tues­ day. Dec. 17 - United Methodist Men's dinner - 6:30 pjn. Wednes­ day. Dec. 18 - Pioneer Club - 3:30 pm. Church Work Force - 6:45 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumtn. Interim Pastor. Jared Daughterly. Director of Music Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Dec. 12 - 8:30 un. Women’s Bible Study; 7XX) p.m_ Chancel Choir Re­ hearsal in Sanctuary. Friday. Dec. 13 • 6.XX) p.m. Menden tn Dining Room. Sunday. Dec. 15 - 8:15 ajn. Chancel Choir, 9:00 a.m. Tradi­ tional Worship; 9:20 ajn. Children’s Worship; 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour Dining Room; 10:10 un. Church School for 2*1 zge*; 11:20 a.m. Con­ temporary Worship; 11:50 a.m. Children's Worship. The 9.00 Ser­ vice is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220. The 11 JO Service is broad­ cast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Dec. 16 - 9:15-10:30 a.m. Staff meets for prayer and planning. 12:00 noon Kiwanis/Rotary Christ­ mas Luncheon in Hall. Tuesday. Dec. 17 - 7:00 p m. Joint meeting of Trustee* and Elders in Dining Room. Wednesday. Dec. 18 • 6:15 am. Men* Bible Study • lounge. 6:45 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal. .......... —------- . 1.1 a Ric7i<irrf "Du-fc" C. Mor/oJc WOODBURY - Richard "Dick"C. Morlok, age 76. of Woodbury, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday. Dec. 3, 2002. Dick was bom in Woodland Township, Barry County on Jan. 12, 1926 to William F. and May (Gregg) Morlok. He attended Lake Odessa High School until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1944 where he served until 1946 with the 86th Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company in Italy. Dick married June Elaine Hampel on June 8. 1951. He was employed by Mitchell Bentley for 15 years, and retired from Oldsmobile in 1997 as a journeyman pipe fitter in Plant 2. Dick is survived by June, his loving wife of 51 years; his daughters. Lorrie (David) Casarez and their son. Taylor Casarez of Hastings, and Cyndee Hesche and her daughter. Holly Hesche, both of Saranac; his sister, Florence Brandt of Hastings; his cousins, the remaining Morlok quadruplets of Lansing; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce (Evelyn) Hampnl of Rodney, MI, Keith (Priscilla) Hampel, Joy Blakely, and Linda (Charles) Begerow; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Ted and Marian Hampel; his sister, Erma Flory; his brother-in-law, Clare Blakely; and his cousin, Wilma Morlok. A service of committal was held on Saturday , Dec. 7, 2002 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Burial took place at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Freeman H. Fisk BEDFORD TWP. - Mr. Freeman Harley “Buster** Fisk, age 75, of Bedford Township, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002 at his home surrounded by his family. He was bom April 12, 1927 in Augusta, MI at the Augusta Phone Company, the son of Freeman W. and Thelma (Burkett) Fisk. He served in the Army during World War 11 as a Tec 5 in the Signal Corps. Hr served from 1945 until) 1947. After the service he worked at the VA Hospital, then Michigan Carton for a short time, then was employed 10 years with Eatons. . He worked for 31 years at the BC Veteran Administration Medical Center starting as a nurse’s aide then was an LPN when he retired in 1987. He couldn't stay at home and he wanted to still work, so he worked for Nurse Finders of Kalamazoo for three years, the then stayed home again and then was an LPN at the Springhill Manor from 1994-96. Buster has lived in the Bedford Township for over 56 years. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1945, then after he was a grandfather three times over he took courses from KCC, graduating in 1971 with an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) degree. He was a member of Urbandale Baptist Church where he was a member of Urbandale Baptist Church where he was a Deacon, choir member. Sunday School-Teacher for the Young Married couples for 20 years. He was a for­ mer member of UAW 996 while working at Eaton’s Manufacturing Co. His hobbies included both flower and vegetable gardening, specializing in 169 Dahlia plants, repairing chain saws, lawn mowers and small boat motors. Along with his friends and children they rebuilt his home. He also could sew. crochet, knit, and enjoyed baking any kind of pie with fancy lace work on the crust. He married the former Geraldine M. “Gen” Hudson on Aug. 9. 1945 in her par­ ents home in Battle Creek, they have been married 57 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine M. Fisk; two daughters. Julia L. and Robert J. Barnett. Laura L. and Ronald L. Preston; a son. Thomas H. and Carol A. Fisk, all of Bartie Creek; two sisters. Betty and Forest Miller. Nancy and Hillis Lepard; a brother. William Fisk, all of Hastings; six grand­ children, Jonathan and Jennifer Lyttle, Michael Lyttle. Rayenae and Raymond Walker, Cheryl and Ryan Tackett. Cynthia Egnor, Tamberly and Ronald Pate; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday. Dec. 12, 2002 at the Urbandale Baptist Church. Rev. Gordon D. Katsion of Grand Rapids officiated. Burial was at the Bedford Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to Urbandale Baptist Church or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. More Obituaries on Page 7 Rose Mary (Craven) Hale IONIA - Rose Hale, age 71, of Ionia, passed away on Nov. 30. 2002, at home. Rose was bom April 12. 1931 in Hastings. Her parents were Russell Craven and Irene Craven Cook. Her memorial ser­ vice was held on Dec. 4.2002, at the Shiloh Community Church in Orleans, Michigan. Pastor Kenneth Harger officiating. Rose Craven grew up in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. She married Eldon (Bud) Hale on June 30,1951 in Muir. Bud died on Jan. 29, 1994. She is survived by her step-mother Marleah Craven. They had three children: Terry Hale of Ionia. Bruce (Connie) Hale of Ionia and Barbie Hollis of Grand Rapids. They had three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Rose is also survived by two brothers. Die (Alice) Craven of Hastings, Lawson (Linda) Craven of Saranac and one sister Doris Lumbert of Surprise, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents. Because of the years of travel teaching and judging, awards in art and cake deco­ rating. she had earned the title of Master Cake Decorator. Rose owned her own cake decorating and supply shop. "Rose Bud Cakes’* in Ionia since 1963. She has had many books published on her cake decorat­ ing and candle making. She has traveled all over the United States. Canada and some in Europe teaching cake decorating. Rose was involved in many organizations and activities including: Ionia Community Theatre, where she was a Charter and a life member. She was a member of the Ionia business and Professional Women, Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce. Grand Valley Artists, officer and member since 1962. She was a member of the Maple Leaf Grange near Nashville and played dulcimer music with Stan Pierce. She was also a charter member of the International Cake Exploration Society. Samuel E. Dorsey HASTINGS - Samuel E. Doney. age 46. of Hastings, died Sunday. Dec. 8. 2002 as a result of an automobile accident in Ionia. He was born Nov. 6, 1956 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Virgil and Wilma (Hensley) Dorsey. He attended Hastings area schools. Sam worked most of his life in construc­ tion. He enjoyed various art projects and will be remembered for his quick wit and gentle spirit. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving is a daughter, Susan E. Dorsey, of Hastings, son, Mariah Dorsey of Hastings, mother, Wilma Carothers of Hastings, step-children, Ryan Craven, James Bagley, and Maranda Craven, all of Freeport, brothers. Robert Smith of Hastings, Clinton Carothers of Nashville, sisters. Sumner Dorsey of Lafayette, IN. and Mary Jean Miller. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place and a remembrance gathering will be held Sunday. Dec. 15, 2002 from 12-4 p.m. at 2915 Wing Rd.. Hastings. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funera] Home in Hastings. Helen Jean Cotton MULLIKEN - Helen Jean Cotton, age 77. of Mulliken, died Sunday, Dec. 8,2002. Mrs. Cotton was bom Dec. 26, 1924 in Evart, Mich., the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Montgomery) Custer. She is survived by daughter, Helene (David) Larson of Eaton Rapids; sons. Harry (Brenda) Cotton of Montpelier. Ohio, Howard Cotton of Mulliken; grand­ daughter. Michelle Larson; sisters, Norma Rice of Rodney and Betty Pederson of Evart. She was preceded in death by husband. Harold; grandchildren. Dale. Becky and Susan Cor.on; sister. Kathleen Bingham and brother. Forest Custer. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Dec. II, 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Pastor Brian Sheen officiated. Interment was at Woodland Cemetery in Vermontville. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to lhe Alzheimer's Association or Woodlawn Cemetery. Further information available at www. prayfunera Icom. ZEPHYRHILLS. FLA. - Josephine (Biggs) Bill of Zephyrhills. Fla. passed away Thursday. Nov. 21. 2002. She is survived by her sons. Robert Biggs of Melbourne Beach. Fla.. Charles Biggs of Yankee Springs. ML Karl Biggs of Davie. Fla., daughters. Jo Ann Baker of Ft. Pierce Fla., Fran Oliver of Zephyrhills. Fla. and Dorothy Drake of Shelbyville. ML; stepchildren. Richard and Gary Ball. Donna Miller, and Lorelei Welch; 16 grandchil­ dren and 44 great grandchildren. Her daughter. Ruth Williamson, grand­ son. Scott Lake and grandson. Ronald Baker, preceded her in death Mrs. Ball moved to Florida in 1937 with her husband, Robert Biggs (deceased in 1984). She became a resident of Zephyrhills in 1986. marrying George Ball. Mr. Ball. 94. passed away in September of this year. A family memorial service for Mrs. Ball will be held in Michigan at a later date. The family request memorial donations are sent to Pasco/Hemando Hospice. This beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother will be greatly misled, but we rejoice that she is in glory with her God. _________ Gary Thome________ | MIDDLEVILLE - Gary Thome, age 60. of Middleville went home to his Heavenly Father on Nov. 19. 2002 from accidental injuries he sustained while at his retirement lodge in South Dakota He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Barbara; his children, Doug and Tracy Warsen, Sieve and Shelly Nies, Jim and Martha Thome; his grandchildren. Math Nate, Alyvia, Will and Amelya; his sister. Todd and Judy Sloan; his loving and very special aunt. Rita Mulligan; several nieces and nephews. He was a true outdoorsman and loved Io hunt and fish. He really enjoyed spending rime at his lodge in South Dakota and fish­ ing on the Missouri River with his wife the last two years. Their time together in South Dakota was very special to the both of them A cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial service Dec. 14,2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Visitation Church. 2459 146th Ave.. Byron Center. MI with the Rev. Richard Altine. Memorial contributions may be made, in his name, to St. Mary's Visitation School. 'Shirley Jean Hole| VERMONTVILLE - Shirley Jean Hole, age 67. of Vermontville, died Wednesday, Dec. 4,2002 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hole was bom on July 26, 1935 in Lansing. Mich., the daughter of Raymond and Ada (Friday) Derendinger. She was raised in the Lansing area and attended Lansing schools, graduating in 1953 from Lansing Seston High School. She was married to Oliver E. Hole on Aug. 4, 1961 in Ingham County. Ml. She lived in the Lansing area until moving to the Vermontville area in 1968. Mrs. Hole's employment included; work­ ing as a secretary, bartender, cashier, busi­ ness owner of a ceramic shop She was a loving wife, mother and grand­ mother. She enjoyed attending her grand­ children's sporting events, reading, and cro­ cheting. A charter member of the Woodland Eagle’s Ausiliary. Mrs. Hole is survived her son Raymond (Leslie) Hole of Battle Creek; daughter. Barbara (Roman) Smith-Zehner of Vermontville; four grandchildren. Raymond and Kristen Hole and Tim and Evan Smith: one nephew and one niece. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband. Oliver in 1988 and a sister. Sandra Shearer. Services were held Saturday. Dec. 7, 2002 at Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Rev. Eric Lison officiated. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Shirley J. Hole Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page 7 Cornelius J. (Corvi/) M terns CALEDONIA - Cornelius J. (Corey) Mieras. age 86. of Caledonia went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 20. 2002. He was preceded in death by his wives. Lillian Mieras and Peggy Barrett. He is survived by his three daughters. Marcia and Paul Brown of Holland. Sally and Dave Shook of Middleville. Linda and Brad Alkema of Grand Rapids; grandchil­ dren; special friends. John and Julie Cluing of Novi; his brother. Adrian and Dorothy Mieras; his sister. Joan Matten; three step­ children. Penny Barrett. Paul and Robin Barrett. Prudy and Tom Barrett-Nelson; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Mike and Pauline Dykstra. Niel and Betty VerMerris; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Cornelius were held Saturday. Dec. 7. 2002 at Peace Reformed Church. 6950 Cherry Valley SE. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel officiated. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Hospice of Holland Home or Clark Retirement Community Benevolent Fund. Arrangements were made by MatthysseKuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia). Donald H. Chase GRAND LEDGE - Elwood Raymond “Duke” Hawkins, of Grand Ledge, passed Monday. Dec. 2. 2O()2 at his residence at the age of 88. He was born Sept. 19. 1914 in Vermontville. MI. the first child of Ray and Hattie (Bale) Hawkins. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Forces in the Pacific. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8260 in Nashville. MI. He retired in 1974 after working for more than SO years at Motor Wheel Corp, in Lansing, and was a farmer in Grand Ledge for many years as well. After retiring. Mr. Hawkins enjoyed 19 years of fishing every day possible. Elwood was a loving ar.J devoted hus­ band and father. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years. Idabelle (Graham), his brother, Lawrence and recently his sister. Anna Mae Jack Richard Baker Mabie Tack is turning 90 The family of Mabie Tack cordially invites you to an open house in honor of her 90th birthday. The celebration will take place at Pleasantview Family Church, located at 2601 E. Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050­ 8737 on Sunday. Dec. 22, from 12:30-2 p.m. No gifts please. If you would like to send her a card, you may send c/o the church address. , (Hawkins-Schaub) Antico. Surviving are his two sisters. Lucille Carroll of Portland, and Eleanor Rawson of Grand Rapids, his daughter, Gloria McCoy (Gerald Fay), and his grandson. Pat (Tina) McCoy of Lansing, and many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends and neigh­ bors. He will be greatly missed by them. He was a man of great character and determi­ nation. Funeral services were held Monday. Dec. 9. 2002 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. A military graveside service followed at the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the cancer, or alzheimer’s fund c/o RFH. P.O. Box 36. Sunfield, MI 48890. For more information www.legacy. Arrangements were made by Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. Ehredt-Stanton plan May wedding Robert and Bonnie Ehredt of Dowling and Albert and Belinda Stanton of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their children Angela Marie Ehredt and Josh Albert Stanton. Angela is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University and is teaching at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings. Josh is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Bob’s Gun and Tackle. The couple is planning a May wedding in Hastings. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. - Jack Richard Baker, age 49. devoted husband, father, son and brother, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, December 9. 2002 at his suburban Atlanta home. Bom March 3. 1953 in Grand Rapids. MI to Jack L. and Alberta (Williams) Baker, Jack R. was raised in the Middleville area, graduating from Thomapple-Kellogg High School in 1971. A 1975 graduate of Western Michigan University, he was a division vice­ president for Georgia Casualty. Preceding Jack in death was his father. Jack L. Baker; maternal grandparents. Raymond and Georgia Williams and paternal grandparents, Eli and Allie Baker; father-in-law, Charles Ganss. Left behind to mourn the loss of this gentle and kind man who so completely loved his family are his wife, Annalisa (Ganss); 3 precious daughters, Lauren, Alexandra and Allie, all at home; parents, Alberta and B. Jack Hooper, Asters, Sandra and Dave VanElst, Ranee and Michael Bart all of Middleville; adoring nieces and nephews, cousins; mother-in-law, Maryann Ganss of Manistee; sister-in-law. Barbara (Ganss) Schubert; brothers-in-law, Charles Ganss, William and Terri Ganss and many friends throughout the United States. Cremation has taken place. Visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. followed by a 4:00 P.M. Memorial celebration of Jack's life at Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville, MI. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. NASHVILLE - Donald H. Chase, age 82, of Nashville, died early Saturday morn­ ing at Pennock Hospital Dec. 7. 2002, from a fall he suffered earlier in lhe day at home. Mr. Chase was bom on Oct. 21. 1920 in Kalamo Township. Eaton County, Michigan to the parents of Ray and Mayme Chase. His parents were deceased early in his life so Lloyd and Evelyn Hill of Vermontville took him in and helped him through the balance of his school years. Donald never forgot that huge act of kind­ ness by the Hill family. Donald served in the Army Air Force during World War II, having been stationed in several European countries, but primari­ ly in England. He was a sheet metal worker with the 446th Bomber Group, Eighth Air Force Division. He especially enjoyed an opportunity to fly the big birds’ whenever they were not in active service. After the war effort was complete, Donald returned home and went to work as a sheet metal fabricator at a Eaton Rapids factory and later at the Owens Illinois glass plant, where he retired some 20 years ago. Donald was also a past member of the Vermontville American Legion. The past two decades has found him at home enjoying the exotic pheasants and peafowl he raised and showed to any one who visited his Maple Grove Bird Bam. He also loved to spend as much time as he could creating small wood working pro­ jects, in his basement. Bird houses were a particular specialty. Donald and Dora raised four sons between Vermontville and Charlotte. Surviving are David (Ginny) of Vermontville, Danny (Ann) of Columbia, Tennessee, Dallas (Shirley) of Nashville, Donald (Barbara) of Bellevue, nine grand­ children, two step grandchildren, three great grandchildren, his sisters Guest “Eddie” Traister and Leota Bradley of Batle Creek. Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Dora. She was his one true love until his death. One grandchild, Mayme Jean, passed away in 1988 and his nephew, I arry Anderson, was lost in action during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. IL at the Pray Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiated. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home. Edward L Knight WOODLAND - Edward L. Knight, age 60. of Woodland, passed away unexpected­ ly Monday morning, Dec. 9, 2002. Eddie was bom in Mecosta County on March 27,1942 to E.H. and Marian (Smith) Knight. He graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School and went on to serve with the U.S. Army for three years in lhe early 1960’s. Until his retirement, Ed had worked for Fisher Body in Lansing for 30 years. He was married to Lucretia Marie Lindloff on June 9, 1967. Ed was an avid hunter and enjoyed fish­ ing, camping and traveling. Ed loved life and was proud to be in the middle of many jokes. To his family, he was known a “Mr. Maytag” because he loved to agitate everyone. Ed was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Woodland. Ed is survived by his wife, Lucretia Marie; his daughter, Connie and Ken Shanks; his “grandbrats," Cori and Kyle Shanks; his mother. Marian Knight; his sis­ ter, Elizabeth (Clyde) Bluhm; his brothers, Larry (Ann) Knight and Richard (Sue) Knight; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, EH. Knight. Visitation will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002 from 5 to 7 p.m. In keeping with Ed’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. NASHVILLE - Ray A. Boise, age 79, of Nashville, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at Battle Creek Health Systems. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE ; BIC CEDAR D 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 (616)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 Web Sue; www chappie-realty.com ■HB NEW LISTING Lampman- Furrow plan to wed March 1 Richard and Leslie Lamp-man of Dowling and Chris and Annette Fiurow of Hastings, are proud to announce the engagement of Wendy Renee Lampman to Adam Wayne Furrow. The couple are planning a March 1, 2003 wedding. _ • 2 bedroom • • Den coukl be convened io 3rd bedroom •1 A Attw* m in'rMlM, uk K has 10' ceiknp • IK"h<m Delton krllnri Nrllojg Schools $79,900 (2255504) • Call Tracy Baker 217-2078 11VM • 3XU1 3*lUDd3AOT3 • • r m x> in e z 3XU1 ■< Thank You David John Platte. Middleville and Bobbie Ann Rekis. Middleville. Brian Daniel Lincoln, Nashville and Kristy Lynn Priddy. Nashville. Glen Arthur Miller, Freeport and Jennifer Ann Brown, Dowling. Corey Jevon Mattcrt. Jefferson. Wisconsin and Sherry Lynn Bohannon. Nashville. Brian Scott Oliver, Middleville and Cioe Rose Fisher, Hastings. Benito Figueroa-Velasquez, Delton and Angela May Mawby. Delton. William Edward Johnson. Bedford and Penny Ann Wright. Hastings. Neil Lynn Wells, Nashville and Julie Gail May, Nashville. Kristoffer Alan Rhodcnck, Shelbyville and Kellie Sue Howard. Shelbyville. The family of Orville E. Pickard, Jr. would like to thank all lhe relatives, friends, neighbors and everyone that helped us through this difficult time. All the flowers, cards, gifts, donations and help with preparations were greatly appre­ ciated. Special thanks to Ken Stewart. President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, for the wonderful service. Dave McMonigle for the loving eulogy. Manon Stewart for the beautiful solo. Jeannie Franck for playing the music, Gaylcnc Wehlcr for providing the An££l CD. and to all the ladies of the church for prepanng a wonderful luncheon and making the beautiful coasters Wc would also like to thank Dr. Jack Brown for all the years he took care of Dad and for his personal call. Thanks to Darlene Pickard for being so understanding that wc unintentionally left her name out of the obituary, we arc sorry. Thank you. also, to David Wren from Wren Funeral Home for all his help and concern and to Barlow Flonsts and Hastings Flower Shop Orville will be sadly missed by all his family and fnends Dch & Darrell Castclcm & family Mary Jo & Mike Kramer & family Wayne & Whec/c Pickard & family the difference ■ Money Market — Easy Money Management When you’re looking for a safe place to put your working cash, a MainStreet Money Market account is right for you. You’ll earn monthly interest without tying up your money' for long periods of time. And, the higher your balance, the higher the ii without the risk of “playing” the market. You deserve more. You deserve a MainStreet Money Market account. 945-9561 / 1-800 267-3830 MAjb/TREET •$1,000 opening balance required. No minimum to cam monthly interest. o slim (924 »< ‘u hn i> then I �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 JLaJze, CfdeAAa The Lake Odessa VFW will have its monthly craft and flea market sale Friday and Saturday, with tables for rent. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets at 7:30 tonight at Lake Manor. Visitors and guests are welcome. The Steven Swartz family of rural Freeport will be singing and including their audience part of the time. They are known for their man­ ufacture and sale of Michigan Dutch Bams on M-50 west. The monthly immunization clinic held by Ionia County Health Department has been cancelled for December because the normal date would fall on Christmas Day. The Tom Peacock family were hosts for the annual Peacock Christmas gathering held Sunday at the Congregational church. This year 58 from the family of Reine and the late Leander Peacock attended. They came from Lake O. Hastings. Grand Rapids. Portland. Westphalia. Hamilton. Ionia. Clarksville and Mt. Pleasant. The children especially enjoyed visits from Santa. Snoopy and Red Dog. The Parrish home on Fourth Avenue north has added a long ramp to the rear of their house with a pair of French doors to accommodate a wheelchair. Mrs. Parrish was injured in a car accident near Lakewood High School back in January 2002. She has been under hospital and rehab care ever since, with occasional day­ time visits home in recent months. A recent Flail feature in the Grand Rapids Press was about tableware of styles old and new. Mary Perham of Hastings was pictured and quoted. She makes a specialty of collecting and selling tableware from the 1950s and 1960s. People often want only a few pieces to complete a set from their mother or grandmother. She sells on eBay.com. The Ionia chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) met last Thursday. The meeting was highlighted by music from three high school girl students singing solo and then in a trio. MARSP members had brought gifts and money for filling containers for four families in need of clothing and toys for the children. President Margaret Breckon had returned after being absent two months because of surgery. The theme for this year is on health and wholeness. The Feb. 20 speaker will be speaking on the diabetic diet, which is a well rounded regimen for food intake. Central United Methodist Church’s Chancel Choir will present its cantata Sunday evening. Dec. 15. at 7 p.m. Virginia Kruisenga is the director, with Carol Reiser the organist and pianist. All visitors are welcome. The free-will offering will go to Lakewood Youth Center. Members of the Casillas-Vargas family attended the funeral mass last week Wednesday for their brother-in-law/uncle. Raymond Rivera. 76. of Lansing, who died Dec. 1. His wife was Elvira (Casillas), who has been a teacher and guidance counselor at Lansing Eastern High School. Mr. Rivera worked 30 years at Fisher Body Corp. They have a son in Lansing. Their other three children are in Kansas City. Las Vegas and Orlando. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Barnett were called out of state last week because of the sudden death of Tony Fasio. husband of Robin’s sister. The 49-year-old man died after jog­ gingIt appears that workmen who built the new wall and did the extensive masonry facade of Union BAnk have completed their work. The new wall for the parking lot has a curved top in four segments with steps leading to Fourth Avenue midway. Space was allowed in the top for planting slots. The Blanchard House at Ionia will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 15. This is a project of the Ionia County Historical Society. This is one of the showcase sandstone Itaiianate houses in downtown Ionia. The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Lake Odessa Monday. Dec. 16. with collec­ tions between noon and 5:45 p.m. The goal is 60 pints. Mrs. Marian Graham has been released from Pennock Hospital for therapy at Tender Care in Hastings. She is a retiree of the state of Michigan at a Flint location. Mrs. William (Marie) Haskins was released from lender Care Saturday to return to her home here following about two months of treatment and therapy for an ankle problem. This calls for new steps and entry platform for her house. The monthly dinner at Cunninghams’ Acre Sunday brought diners from Hastings. Sunfield. Clarksville. Portland and Alto. This event is sponsored by Lake wood Ambulance. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue spent Sunday at church and home with Ron and Christine Cunningham. Today. Dec. 12. is the birthday anniver­ sary for retired teacher Leah Abbott. Marguerite Dick of rural Ionia, retired Woodland teacher, has a birthday Dec. 17. First Congregational Church, after morn­ ing worship Sunday, had a “Hanging of the Greens,” followed by brunch together. Women’s Fellowship was to meet last night with Lola Haller bringing lhe program. Weekly there is a column on social secu­ rity questions in the Grand Rapids Press. It is written and the questions answered by Vonda VanTil. the daughter of Herbert and Noreta Natelkirk. who have a cottage on Lakeview Drive. The VanTil family has spent summer weekends on Jordan Lake for years. Funeral services were held Monday at lhe Fennville cemetery for Mrs. Ruth Eggers, 87, who died Dec. 5. Her husband. Albert, died in 2001. She is survived by a daughter and son, L. Roger Eggers of Lake Odessa, retired Lakewood teacher, coach, athletic director. Among her five grandchildren are Tate and Dia Eggers of Holland, Troy and Sherry Eggers of Lake Odessa and great­ grandsons Bryce, Riley and Isaac Eggers. ‘Great Decisions’ series starts Jan. 21 The “Great Decisions” discussion group in the KCC Institute for Learning in Retire­ ment will begin Tuesday, Jan. 21, from noon to 230 p.m. and continue the follow­ ing seven Tuesdays at the same time at the Fehsenfeld Center just west of Hastings on Chief Noonday Road, M-179 In order for books to be ordered and in the hands of participants at least a week be­ fore class begins, anyone interested in par­ ticipating should sign up by Wednesday, Dec. 18. Group size now stands at 15 per­ sons, but there still is room for several more. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. While most ILR classes arc for persons ages 50 and above. Great Decisions also is open to interested people high school age and older. Memberships in ILR for senior citizens is $10 per year, and the fee for the cightwcek, 20-hour scries is $25, which includes the $15 cost of the 2003 Great Decisions briefing book. To sign up, or for further in­ formation, phone 948-2347 in Hastings or 948-9500 extension 2642, the ILR's con­ tinuing education office on the Battle Creek campus. Discussion topics for 2003 are Multilat- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Hermenitt, a single nwi, to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December 28. 2000 in Uber 1053395, Page 1, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank Ono. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128, Page 1. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of S'xty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two and 63/100 Dollars ($60,732.63) including inter­ est at the rate of 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry Com ty Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9, 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A Branch and Karin Branch, husband and wire, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1, 2CJ2 in Document No. 1077474, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty Thousand Sixty-Seven and 7/100 Dollars ($20,067.07) described as Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546 20 feet along the North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435 84 feet to the point of beginning, thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299 71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds East. 54 48 feet along the centertine of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet: thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tne date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated. December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee , As Assignee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 207 0558 I including interest at the rate of 8.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 2. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the North 330 feM of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land in the West 1/2 of the No *heast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the inter­ section of the East 1/8 line of said Section 33 and the South bne of Lot 84 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West .22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84. to the East line of Reynolds Road Cul-de-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 feet along the East line of said Cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to the East 1/8 line of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the place of beginning; excepting therefrom any and all parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said plat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can resand the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 28. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221.0919 crism vs. Unilateralism, Afghanistan, U.S.Saudi Relations, Nigeria, World Trade and Food Policy, China, European Integration and Women’s Rights. Meetings begin with a sack lunch, cof­ fee, tea, or cocoa provided, then comments or questions on the chapter read before class or on additional reading done for the week, discussion of the questions in the book, and viewing of the video on the day's topic. Participants also may view the broad­ cast of the topic ahead by tuning in to Channel 35. WGVU-TV, at 5:30 a.m. Sun­ days beginning Jan. 19, or check the pro­ gram guide in case of changes. Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by: Michael R. Keeler and Rebecca Keeler, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., soiefy as nominee for Lender and Lender's successor and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2002. and recorded on January 9. 2002. in Instrument No. 1072704, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINE AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($107,609.18). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, at 1:00 olctock pjn. on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30. DISTANT SOUTH. 194.5 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 POST THEREOF; THENCE EAST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LANDS CONVEYED AND RECORDED IN LIBER 143 OF DEEDS. ON PAGE 198 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30; THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 30; THENCE NORTH 297 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 26. 2002 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc, solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s suc­ cessor and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. PC 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 (1/2/03) iFfnrue’b by Katby Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Too old? Dear Annie: I have been married to "Betty” for 16 years. For the past 16 years/ For the past 10 years, our sex life has been almost nonexistent. If Betty does allow sex. she wants it over quickly and never seems interested in foreplay. This bothers me a great deal. I love cuddling and getting ex­ cited. Without foreplay, sex is not nearly as good. Before we were married. Betty couldn’t wait until we made love. As soon as the ring was on her Finger, however, she lost inter­ est. Betty is now 60, and I am 62. She fi­ nally consented to see a marriage coun­ selor. but guess what? He agrees with her and said that sex is not a part of love. He also said sex is something people our age remember - not participate in. Of course, we don’t have much to remember. Betty now wants us to have separate bed­ rooms and separate bathrooms. She reasons that if I never see her nude, I won't think about sex and. therefore, I won’t desire her. She has been very careful not to allow me much "eye candy” for several years, and now she wants to make it permanent. I don’t know what to do. I feel blindsided by the counselor. I’m so sex-starved. I’m al­ most a pervert. Is 60 really too old for sex? -Tulsa, Okla. Dear Tulsa: Baloney. There is no age where one is “too old” for sex. That coun­ selor may have been trying to “validate” Betty’s feelings, but he apparently doesn’t have much experience with people your age. If Betty is willing, ask her to see a doctor to make sure everything checks out med­ ically. Then, ask her to go with you to an­ other counselor - one who has a better un­ derstanding of the situation - and find out if there is any way to rekindle her interest. If she refuses to see a counselor, go without her. Loving grandma Dear Annie: My 32-year-oM daughter ir going to be married in February to a man with three children, ages 11,13 and 14. His ex-wife lives a short distance from them, and they each have the children every other week. I have visited on a few occasions and have been treated rather coolly by the chil­ dren. My question is, once I am officially related, how do I become a loving grand­ parent to these children?! don’t wish to push rnyself on them, but then again. I don’t want them writing to Annie’s Mailbox someday about their “cold, unloving step­ grandmother.” - Want to Do the Right Thing in Massachusetts. Dear Massachusetts: You are kind to want a loving relationship with these chil­ dren and wise to understand that pushing them will not work. Here are some ideas: Treat them as your own. get to know them individually, ask about their activities and interests, e-mail or send them notes or articles you think may entertain them, always keep your sense of humor, don’t overstep your authority, don’t malign their mother, don’t pinch their cheeks, love them, and be patient. Lose affair Dear Annie: Twenty-five years ago, I fell in love with a married man. and we be­ gan a long-term affair. I still talk to “Theo” every day and see him two or three times a week. Twice a year, we take a vacation to­ gether. He is a wonderful person. Theo planned to divorce his wife eight years ago. but she developed cancer. Al­ though she knew there were problems in the marriage, she asked him to stay with her and their children, and he did. Now. Theo has been diagnosed with cancer. He was so distraught, he told his wife the entire truth about our ongoing. 25-year affair. I know we are all to blame for allowing Whatever the occasion... Give the gift of memories from your hometown, 3 subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 for a aubscripoon TODAY! the situation to continue so long, but it seems neither Theo nor his wife wants to make a decision about lheir marriage. They are still together, at least for the time being, and I don't know what is going to happen. I love Theo, and 1 know he loves me. Our af­ fair has taken the best years of my life, and I am stuck like glue to him. Now what? New York. Dear N.Y.: After 25 years, you still ex­ pect Theo to divorce his wife? You are de­ luding yourself. Theo doesn't need a di­ vorce in order to keep you around, and he knows it. He obviously cares deeply for his wife and children, and is in no hurry to leave them. Now what, you ask? Now you decide if you want to spend the rest of your life wait­ ing for Theo, or if you are willing to risk finding happiness without him. You’ve wasted a lot of time, but you still have plenty of good years left. Take this opportu­ nity and run with it. - as far as Theo as pos­ sible. Don’t party Dear Annie: 1 am getting tired of receiv­ ing invitations to “hostess parties” where someone is selling something. Most invita­ tions mention the type of party, and I usu­ ally decline, although I have occasionally been caught by surprise. 1 enjoy seeing my gal pals, but I hate these excuses to spend money. 1 would never host such a party and expect my friends to buy items so 1 can get a discount or free goods. How should I deal with up­ coming invitations? - Calgary. Canada. Dear Calgary: Some people love these parties. Since you don’t, feel free to de­ cline. While you are not obligated to pur­ chase anything, you might feel more com­ fortable if you arrange to see your gal pals under less mercenary circumstances. Tab issue Dear Annie: My friend. “Edna,” and I visit each other twice a year. We meet for lunch and take turns picking up the tab. The last trip, it was my turn to pay. I decided to include my elderly mother in the luncheon since she’s known Edna for years. I called Edna to solidify our arrangements and men­ tioned that my mother wanted to see her. too, and would accompany me. When I arrived at the restaurant I was surprised to discover that Edna had brought along her married daughter and grandchild. Naturally, her daughter ordered the most expensive item on the menu. When the check came, 1 ended up paying for every­ one’s lunch, which was considerably more than I had budgeted for. I feel taken advantage of, but 1 didn’t know how else to handle it at the time. Edna never asked if her daughter could join us. but if she does it again, how can I politely tell her that I can’t afford to pay for every­ one? Your advice, please. - Pat in Omaha. Dear Pat: Edna should not have brought her daughter and grandchild to a luncheon where you were footing the bill, and she should have insisted on paying for their meals. From now on, ask for separate tabs This will make the luncheons less compli­ cated and will avoid hard feelings in the fu­ ture. Stop licking Dear Annie: I work as a cashier at a con­ venience store, and most customers pay with credit cards. After signing the receipt the customers often attempt to separate the copies by licking their fingers. I find it dis­ gusting to touch my copy after people have spit all over it. Please tell people to stop licking their fin­ gers when they separate the receipts. If they have trouble with their copy, I will be happy to handle it for them. Thanks for hearing me out, Annie. - Grossed Out in Connecti­ cut. Dear Grossed Out: Any time. OK, folks, if you can’t separate the receipts without licking your fingers, let someone else do it. We know you’re trying to be helpful and ef­ ficient. but please slop. Thanks. ••••• Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi.com, or write to: An­ nie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read features by other Cre­ ators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www. creditors,com. Copy right 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page 9 The Barry-Emmet County Connection By Joyce F. Wcinbrecht The Kilpatrick family came to America and to Barry County in the 1840s from Scotland. John Wiley Kilpatrick came first. He was hired on as herdsman for a man from Monroe, N.Y. He stayed on working for the cattle owner for two years and was deeded 160 acres in Woodland Township. Barry County, for his wages. This land was valued at S1.50 per acre at that time. He traveled to Battle Creek, and from there to Woodland with a team of oxen, making his road as he came north. He saved his money and his father. John, still in Scotland, sold his land and posses­ sions and the rest of the family came to the United Slates. This was a large group of people who came as a group to the Woodland area. In addition to John Kilpatrick, father there was John Wiley Kilpatrick; Eugena Kilpatrick (Barry) and her husband. Robert Barry, and his brother. John Barry, his wife, Anna Lamb Kilpatrick; Rebecca Kilpatrick; George Kilpatrick. Janet Kilpatrick (Payette): William Kilpatrick; Hugh Kilpatrick; Agnas Kilpatrick; Dr. David Kilpatrick; James Kilpatrick and Andrew Gould Kilpatrick. This group arrived in 1847 and proceed­ ed to settle in to the community. They all became citizens of the United States. Barry County and Woodland Township. They often held offices in the government of the township and Andrew’s signature shows on several early census takers' records. When the call came for recruitment for the Civil War. the Kilpatrick’s readily answered. Hugh Kilpatrick. David Kilpatrick, James Kilpatrick. Andrew G. Kilpatrick and brother-in-law, Robert Barry all served in the Civil War. ail bom in Scotland, fighting this war in their adopted country. Hugh Kilpatrick enlisted in Company I. 26th Michigan. Infantry at Woodland, on Aug. II. 1862. He mustered out at Alexandria. Va.. on June 4. 1865. Dr. David Kilpatrick served six months in the Second Michigan Infantry Company K in 1861. He entered Michigan University when he got out. James Kilpatrick enlisted in Company E. 3rd Michigan Infantry on May 13, 1861, at Grand Rapids, and mustered out June 10, 1861. discharged with a disability at Upton’s Hill, Va.. on Sept. 30, 1862. He had been captured and imprisoned by the Confederates and came away with his health much impaired. Andrew Gould Kilpatrick answered President Lincoln’s call for volunteers and enlisted on May 13 at Grand Rapids for three years in Company E.. Third Michigan Infantry, serving in lhe Army of the Potomac. He fought in the Battle of Gettysburg and was transferred to Company E.. Fifth Michigan Infantry, where he received the rank of corporal. He mustered out at Jeffersonville, Ind. on July 5. 1865. Of the seven Kilpatrick boys who came to Michigan as young boys. John Jr. stayed LEGAL NOTICE Notic* of Mortgug® Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Connie D. Edwards a single woman (original mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee lor lender America's Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated May 31, 2001. and recorded on July 23. 2001 in Uber Document No. 1063400 in Barry County Records. Michigun. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU­ SAND FOURTEEN ANO 99/100 dollars ($114,014.99). mdudmg interest at 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wHI be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Berry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on December 19. 2002. Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part ol the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, descnbed as Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 31. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence South 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 161.09 feet along the South line of said Section 31; thence So'rth 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 243.00 feet along the East line of said Section 6 to the point of beginning, thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 243.00 feet; thence Soutn 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds West 180.00 feet, thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 343.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 03 seconds East 18C.0G feet to the point of beginning Subject to highway nght-of-way to Payne Lake Road over the Easterly 33.0 feet thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. m which case lhe redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 14. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Mustangs 248-593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Mi 48025 File *200230830 Mustangs (12-12) From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... on in Woodland Township, raised several children by three wives. Altogether he hud 10 children. They were bom and raised in Woodland Township, near lhe Kilpatrick Church. Daughter, Eugena, married to Robert Barry while still in Scotland, also remained in lhe Woodland area. The Barrys once tried to homestead land in Sparta, but Eugena missed her family so badly that Robert brought her back to lhe Woodland area and homesteaded land on lhe Barry-Eaton county line and they raised their family there. Daughter, Rebecca, was married to Robert Thompson, while in Scotland. She and her two children came to the United States. She married Gerry Hutchins and George Kilpatrick lived in Croton. George Kilpatrick married Phoebe Wilson at the home of his brother. John Kilpatrick, in Woodland, by Asa Wheeler. George joined the United Brethren Church and became a licensed minister. He moved to Nebraska and served in several churches there. Janet Kilpatrick met Godfrey Payette on the trip from Ne-v York to Michigan. Godfrey was working in New York. They were married in Marshall, Mich, and oper- Janet Kilpatrick Payette Dr. David B. Kilpctrick John W. Kilpatrick with granddaughters. The original Kilpatrick homestead, Woodland. Barry County. med lhe Bedford Grist Mill for many years, leaving it to his daughter. Madeline and sons. John and Andrew, who operated for many years after his death Andrew remained at the mill. The flour which they milled called "White Rose." William Wiley Kilpatrick lived near Sunfield, where he had a store. He made and sold apple jelly, which was pul up in large quart size bottles and was supposedly out of this world. He purchased a farm, but did not do well as a farmer He also preached for a while. He then moved to Arkansas, working for lhe railroad. Hugh Kilpatrick married Eliza D. Grant in Woodland. Hugh enlisted in Co. L 26th Michigan Infantry at Woodland on Aug. 11. 1862. and was mustered out on June 4. 1865. in Alexandria. Va. They moved to Carp Lake Township. Emmet County, in northern Michigan where they homesteaded some land. He lived there until his death in 1921 on the land which they had homesteaded in September of 1878. Agnes Kilpatrick who was bom in 1835, died at age 2 years. David B. Kilpatrick came to lhe United States with the Kilpatrick family. He stud­ ied medicine al several schools in Michigan and became a licensed physician and phar­ macist. He served in the military with Second Michigan Infantry. Company K in 1861. When he relumed from service he entered Michigan University in Ann Arbor to pursue his studies as a doctor and phar­ macist He set up a practice in Woodland, where he served as a doctor and owned and oper­ ated a pharmacy. He married Nancy Lavina McArthur, who was called "Minnie" by family and friends. James Kilpatrick married Adelaide Greenfield. James enlisted in Co. E. 3rd Michigan Infantry on May 13. 1961 and was mustered in on June 10.1861. at Grand Rapids, discharged early due to disability, at Upton Hill. Va on Sept. 30. 1862. . James was captured by the Confederates and spent some time in prison, which left him with a lifetime of health problems. He and his wife homesteaded land in Emmet County, moving to Cross Village. Andrew Gould Kilpatrick married Sara Cole in Woodland. He enlisted in lhe spring of 1861. on May 13. al Grand Rapids, heed­ ing the president's call for volunteers. He served out the rest of lhe war. He was in Company E. Third Michigan Infantry. In 1863. as one of lhe last of the 3rd Infantry, he was transferred to Company E. Fifth Michigan Infantry. He was promoted to corporal. He was mustered out at Jeffersonville, Ind. on July 5. 1865. In 1883 this Kilpatrick family moved to what was lhe Dakota Territory, settling on a farm in Shelby Township, Brown County. He moved to Houghton. SD.. where he lived until his death. Next time: The Barry County settlers arrive in Emmet County. Mich, to take up their homesteads here. Note: The title of the Deb. S. 2002 article should have been “Son shoots father while defending his mother." not Barry County Pioneer Association which was the title of lhe previous week's article. - Joyce F. Weinbrecht. 269 • 269 • 269 • 269 - 269 - 269 • 269 ♦ 269 • 269 « 269 ITCH ARKET Fresh Pizza and Subs! 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REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK ROBIN E. MCKENNA, CLERK NEWS of th can be re The Hastini Call Us at 945-9554 to Published by.. J-Ad Graphic Contact Us ON LINE < RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE 269-948-2194 www. locale o u n ties.com �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12, 2002 Saxons will eventually learn how to win these Middle weights carry Saxons to first two wins The Hastings Saxon varsity wrestling team opened their season list Thursday, Dec. 5, with two wins. The team defeated Muskegon Mona Shores 42-22, and Hol­ land 68-12. Wrestlers winning two matches were Jeff Allen at 119, Chad Ferguson 125, Ryan Ferguson 135. Matt Lipstraw 140, Scott Redman 145, Justin Carley 152. and Dan Blair 171. Winning one match were Rusty Burgdorf 103, Joe Hinckley 119, Richard Harper 130, Andrew Ferguson 160. Heath VanBelkum 189, BJ. Donnini 215. and Jake Armour 275. “We wrestled fairly well but a little con­ servatively,” said Saxon coach Mike Gog­ gins. “The middle of our line-up consists of many seasoned starters and they looked pretty good. Chad and Ryan Ferguson, at 125 and 135, Matt Lipstraw at 140, and Justin Carley at 152 looked good, but both our lightweights and our big guys are rela­ tively new to varsity competition and wres­ tled a bit tentatively. That will change with experience.” The Hastings wrestling teams were busy and very successful last weekend at three different tournaments. The varsity traveled to Allegan to compete in the 16 team South West Wrestling Classic, an individual tour­ nament on Saturday Dec. 7. The team placed third with 204 pts just 5.5 pts out of first. Shepherd won with 208.5, Allegan was 2nd with 208 pts. The Saxons led in the team scoring nearly the entire tournament before slipping back to third in the last two matches of the final round. While the Saxons had no champions, 12 of 14 wrestlers placed in the tough tourna­ ment. Placing second in their weight class were Tim Bowerman at 112, Matt Lipstraw at 140, and Scott Redman at 145. “We were very pleased with the way everyone wrestled on Saturday.” said Gog­ gins. “Freshman Tim Bowerman earned a sec­ ond place at 112 wrestling his first varsity tournament. Sometimes freshman are in­ timidated by varsity level competition but Tim really came through for us beating the 3rd seeded wrestler and 2nd seeded wres­ tler on his way to the finals.” Placing third were Jeff Allen at 119, Chad Ferguson at 125, Ryan Ferguson at 135. Justin Carley at 152 and Dan Blair at 171. Richard Harper at 130 placed fifth, An­ drew Ferguson placed sixth at 160. and Jake Armour placed eighth at 275. “I could comment positively on the en­ tire line-up. Wc really wrestled well for this early in the season.” said Goggins. Next up for the Saxon varsity is the O-K Gold kick off at Kcnowa Hills on Thursday Dec. 12. then the Saxons head to Wyoming Park for a tournament on Saturday Dec. 14. The Saxons' ‘B’ Team went to the Ionia Varsity tournament on Saturday Dec. 7 and brought home the runner-up trophy earning 171 pts. Forest Hills Northern was 1st with 175.5. Winning the Championship in their weight classes were Ashtin King at 130 and Tom Rowse at 135. Placing second was Tim Aspinall at 103, Tyler Heath at 125, Caleb Case at 140, Heath VanBelkum at 189, Lucus Covey at 215 and Mike Kciffer at 275. Kyle Quada at 145, Joel Maiville at 152, and Cody White at 160 all finished in third. At Lakewood's Danny Olivo tournament on Saturday Dec. 7 three JV wrestlers also placed. Kelly Ford was third, while Bran­ don Black and Lee Selby placed fourth. The wrestling team travels to Kenowa Hills on Thursday. Winning two JV matches in the opening duals against Mona Shores and Holland Dec. 5 were Tim Aspinall, Tim Bowerman, Mike Kieffer, and Joel Maiville. Winning one match at their weight class was Garrett Walker, Tyler Heath, Kyle Quada, Cody White, Lucas Covey and Mike Morehouse. Chris Rounds (44) and the rest of the Saxons had a tough time battling down low in the Saxons season opening loss at Grand Rapids Central. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings' varsity boys' basketball leam pushed lhe defending City League cham­ pion Grand Rapids Central Rams to the limit in the season opener, but came up just short in overtime 53-45. In step with the first game of the season, both teams turned the ball over on their first offensive possession. Dustin Bowman got things started for the Saxons putting them up 2-0. but they wouldn't lead again until the final seconds of the third quarter. The Rams led by as many as eight points after Hastings had nearly five minutes be­ tween two Justin Pratt frccthrows and a bucket by Drew Whitney, their only four points in the period. But the Saxons mounted lheir comeback in the third. Six different Saxons scored in the quar­ ter. eight on the night, and Pratt knocked down a shot in the post with 10 seconds left in the third to put Hastings up 34-33. The athletic Rams pressed the Saxons on and off throughout the night. Eli Schmidt and the Saxon guards Handled it well, but it appeared to take its toll on Hastings as the game wore on. After they scored 19 points in the third quarter to take the lead, the Saxons were held to just three baskets in the final period of regulation. A couple of free throws by the Rams leading scorer, 6’5" sophomore center De- Lonzo Wilkins, with 1:01 to play tied the game at 40. Both teams had shots miss in the final minute and the game headed to overtime where the Saxons were outscored 13-5. Hastings could only manage a triple from Dustin Bowman, and a bucket by Whitney. Saxon Coach Don Schils said after the game that it just comes down to learning to win. “One more pass. One more rebound. One more stop.” But Hastings couldn’t get that “one more” to keep the game from get­ ting into overtime. With the way the Saxons played it shouldn’t take them too long to experience winning. The Saxons played an excellent defen­ sive game, Wilkins had a game high 14 for Central, but didn’t really dominated down low as the Saxons swarmed him in the post. The Rams athleticism bothered the Saxons more on the other end of the floor with Central knocking away shots with some regularity. “Up to this point I thought out offense was ahead of our defense,” said Schils. “We’ve changed our offensive system, and it'll take a little time to get into it." Working the new offense, Dustin Bow­ man and Pratt had 12 points apiece. They were followed by Drew Whitney’s seven. Next up for the Saxons is the start of the conference season at Sparta on Tuesday Dec. 17, then the home opener against Caledonia on Friday Dec. 20. The Saxons’ Eli Schmidt did a good job of busting the Rams’ pressure, but things got tougher once the ball was down in the lane. (Photo by Brett Bre­ mer) MHSAA goes bowlin’ Next year at this time it will be time to bowl. No, I’m not already getting hyped up for next winter’s New Orleans Bowl. Who could look past next Tuesday’s match up between the 7-5 North Texas Eagles and the 7-6 Cincinnati Bearcats as the two powers battle it out for... something. Pride? An all important eighth win? A trophy? Division 1 college football's lack of a playoff system sure is exciting huh? Though I am disappointed that there is no longer a Poulin Weed Eater Bowl, it was so refreshing to have a game that wasn’t sponsored by a bank or a computer company. Oh well. No, not that kind of bowl. It was announced last week that the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) will begin offering high school bowling state tournaments for boys and girls next winter. While many people may associate bowling with pitches of Pabst, swollen thumbs, and stolen shoes, it is also an opportunity for kids who don’t wrestle, play volleyball or basketball to be involved with a high school sport through the winter. Rather than just being a spectator, or even worse getting their sporting kicks by continuously sitting on the couch seeing what it would be like for the Lions to win games with a playstation controller in hand, they can be a part of a team. “Bowling is a sport for life," says Steve Wiersum, Caledonia's club bowling coach, and owner of the Middle Villa Inn bowling lanes in Middleville, so he may be a little bi­ ased. But truthfully, later in life, how easy is it to find 21 guys to strap on the pads and play a little football, or 17 others for a baseball game? Sure it happens with summer softball leagues and the like, but it’s not hard to grab a buddy and go roll a few games. Having more sports for kids is always better. I’ve heard people say it keeps them off the streets. I don’t know how many kids arc out making mischief on the streets in the middle of January, but I guess there arc some. The best part of it is the fact that its a sport that you can leam. Sure you can leam the sport of basketball, or volleyball, or wrestling, but bowling seems to me to have less ba­ sis on special innate skills. There’s no “I was born able to run faster and jump higher than you. so I'm going to win.” Even though those skills arc things that you can improve on. there’s a ceiling there. . “The addition of bowling for girls and boys responds to the growth of bowling in ail types of schools in all parts of your state, and it has the most immediate potential for growth in female participation,” said MHSAA Executive Director John E. Roberts. “We’re pleased to offer this tournament at a time of year when there is less participation in high school sports than in the fall and spring. It’s a sport that doesn’t require officials recruitment and training and doesn’t add a scheduling burden to already overused school facilities.” ? Bowling was part of a study done last summer that also evaluated lacrosse, girls field hockey, and girls’ ice hockey as possible new MHSAA sponsored sports. I think they made the right choice. While lacrosse and field hockey arc big in pockets around the state, they have no­ where near the general appeal of bowling. Ice hockey, maybe someday, but schools can’t afford to build hockey rinks. Many of them around here can’t add pools to add an­ other winter sport, let alone a pool that they can freeze. Almost every town, no matter how big or how small, has a bowling alley, and from what I’ve seen very few of them arc struggling to find op«.r. lanes at 4 o’clock in the af­ ternoon when high schoolers would need to use them. Most importantly, a group of kids will be recognized at the end of each winter season for what they’ve accomplished with an official MHSAA trophy, hopefully topped off with the little, gold, plastic bowling figurine. Now that’s a trophy. Hastings’ Dustin Bowman tied teammate Justin Pratt for the team high In scoring with 12 by finding a little space in between the Ram defenders. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panthers start with six wins It looks like the Panther varsity wrestling team woke up on the right side of the bed this winter, winning six of its seven matches in the first week of competition. Delton went a perfect 5-0 in duals down in Lawton last Saturday, Dec. 7, earning victories over Parma Western, Parchment, Lawton. Hartford, and River Valley. Against Parma Western, Tyler Harris (130), Jason VanDyk (145), Cory Bourdc (160), Jim Sweat (171), and Dustin Morgan (215) all earned pins to push Delton to a 39-21 victory. Also earning a win for Delton was Aaron Schallhom at 275. with a 3-2 decision. A void at 103 for Parma earned Trevor Pease and the Panthers six points. Parchment came to the mats against Dclton with wrestlers in only seven weight classes, and the Panthers went on to earn a 50-18 win. Morgan and Schallhom each earned pins in the second round for Delton. VanDyk scored a 15-0 technical fall against his opponent, and Sweat eked out a 4-3 victory. Heading to the mat against no competi­ tion were Bourdo, Clayton Drcwyor, To­ bias Wischemann, Tyler Harris, and Pease. Parchment wasn’t the only team having difficulty filling out their roster. Host Law­ ton only brought six wrestlers to the mat, and they still gave the Panthers their closet match of the day. At 103. Pease closed out his opponent 11-10. He was the only wrestler to actually take the mat for Delton and win, but with Brett Bissett, VanDyk, Sweat. Morgan, and Schallhom going up against voids, it was all the Panthers needed to secure a 33-28 victory. Hartford was the only team to bring more wrestlers to the mat during the day than Delton, and the Panthers still pulled out a 47-30 victory, behind the strength of pins from Bissett, Harris, Drcwyor, Bourdo, Sweat, and Schallhom. Pease earned an 18-0 victory at 103, while Morgan faced a void at 215. In the last match from Lawton the Pan­ thers scored a 36-30 victory over the team from River Valley. Bourdo, Sweat, and Schallhom all re­ corded pins. Drewyor, Bissett, and Pease all had voids against them n the River Val­ ley lineup. On the first day of competition. Thurs­ day Dec. 5, the Panthers split a pair of du­ als at Vicksburg against Mattawan and Centerville-Mendon. Mattawan handed the Panthers a 40-24 loss, but winning for Delton were Pease, Bourdo. Sweat, Schallhom, and Morgan. Pease and Bourdo won on pins in the first 30 seconds, and Morgan scored a pin 5:17 in. Schallhom blanked his opponent 7­ 0, as did Sweat 3-0. Delton’s first victory of the season was a 56-18 decision over Centerville-Mendon. Pease, Jeremy Herrington, Bourdo, Sweat, and Morgan all recorded pins. VanDyk earned a 6-3 decision at 145, and Drewyor picked u five points by forc­ ing a technical fall at 152 with an 18-3 lead. All picking up forfeit victories were Har­ ris, Wischemann, and Schallhom. BCC boys split two again Barry County Christian's varsity boys’ basketball team stayed at .500 after split­ ting a pair of games in the last week. Monday Dec. 9 the boys fell at Lansing New Covenant 59-45 as New Covenant’s depth allowed them to pull away late. Eric Lamphcrc had his second big first quarter of the week with 12 points . on his way to a total of 24 in the game, but BCC still trailed 31-24 at the half. BCC was able to cut it to three midway through the third period, but the eight to nine man rotation of New Covenant held off the Eagles in the end. BCC coach Jim Sprague said that New Covenant did a good job of knocking down outside shots, and when BCC went out to stop them New Covenant got the job done down low as well. Adam Lamphcrc had 16 points to go along with four assists and four steals. Eric Lamphcrc also added four assists and four steals to his team high 24 points. Ron Holley. Caleb Oostcrhousc. and Carlyle Wcstcndorp each pulled down five boards for BCC. BCC earned its second victory of the season in a 54-34 victory over St. Matthew. Eric Lamphcrc scored 14 of the Eagles' 21 points in the first quarter as BCC jumped out to a 21-6 lead at the end of one period. He finished the game with 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Adam Lamphcrc also finished with 18, to go along with six steals and four assists. BCC pushed it to a 34-15 lead at halftime, then cruised to the win behind the play of their bench. Dustin Webb was the leading rebounder for BCC with five. Next up for BCC is a game against the Battle Creek Home School Hawks at home on Friday Dec. 13. Then they visit Lakeside on Dec. 17. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page 11 Panthers fill up score sheet in opener Delton's varsity hoys’ basketball team opened lhe season in impressive fashion, with a 81-54 blowout win over Lawton as the teams wrap up a two year scries. Chris GillfilIan was two assists short of a triple double as he combined 15 points with 12 rebounds, and eight assists. But his wasn’t the only impressive offen­ sive perfromance for the Panthers. Shawn Moore tied a school record by knocking down five three pointers on his way to a 24 point night. The five three’s for Moore tied the re­ cord set by his 'cammale Steve Bourdo. who finished the battle against Lawton with ten points. Also in double figures for Delton was Todd Champion with ten points. In total, eleven different Panthers got in the scoring column in the win. The Panthers shot out to a 23-14 first quarter lead, pushing the lead to 23 points by the end of the third quarter. Delton is now 1-0 as they lip off the KVA season with a game at Kalamazoo Hackett Friday. Dec. 13. Parchment hosts the Panthers on Tuesday Dec. 17. and Paw Paw plays host Friday Dec. 20. Delton s Chris Gillfillan gets double teamed down low. but he got loose enough times to score 15 points in the Panthers' opening night win (Photo by Linda Boyce) BOWLING SCORES TUesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 47-13; Woodland Sales 37-23; Hastings City Bank 33-27; Yankee Zephyr 27-33; TVCCU 25-31; Bye 7-49. Men's High Games & Series - D. Blakely 205; G. Snyder 185; K. Beebe 213­ 572; D. Porter 206; M. Yost 180; J. Dale 221-610. Women's High Games & Series - D. Service 179-485. Tuesday Trios Shirley’s Chuckwagon 34.5-25.5; Cook Jackson 31.5-28.5; Piece of Cake 31.528Jj; Trouble 31-29; Secbers Auto Body ■jrwncenny Lee BniMers 3b.5-25.'S: Bob's Grill 30-30; 3 Blind Mice 29-31; CB's 24.5-31.5. Millers Excavating 22.5­ 37.5. High Games/High Series - T. Brown 211; K Carpenter 162; L. Potter 168; P. Ramey 167; V. Green 159; T. Redman 192; M. Slater 172; S. Vandenburg 264-683; R. Miller 168; B Hayes 166; S. Snider 174; D. James 170; S. Pennington 170; D. Harding 184; P. Cogswell 153; L. Trumble 170; T. Franklin 157; J. Rice 183-501; J. Phillips 160; D Sceber 190; P. Fisher 157. Commercial Majors Hastings Bowl 33-19; Newton Vending 31- 21; Super Dicks 29-23; Richie s 23-29; Crowfoots Garden 23-29; Finkler's Sewing 17-35. Good Games - A. Taylor 204; S. Peabod v 206; J. Bartimus 211 J. Barnum 201-200; D. Curtis 213; R. Laton 214; M. Cross Jr. 220; D. Edwards 213; H. Penning­ ton 257; Duff 224. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 33-23; Gutter Dusters 33­ 23; Heads Out 32-24; We re a Mess 30-26; Brushworks 30-26; Mercy 29-27; Ten Pins 28-28; Trouble X 4 28-24; Winter Golfing 28-28; 4 of a Kind 27-29; Bad Habit II 26­ 30; Wc Don’t Care 25.5-26.5; All But One 25.5- 30.5; 4 Fools 25-31; Oops 24-32; Who’s Up 24-32; Viatec 23-33; Now Who’s Up 22-26. Ladies' High Games & Series - L Pot­ ter 174; S. Sanborn 182-483; l. Gray 139; P Cooley 162-465; S Ripley 151-410; B. West 190-471; D Bartimus 202-527; R. Lydy 197-499; L. Rentz 171; N. Taylor 142; J. Lancaster 155; K. Lenz 171-420; T. Pennington 212-555; M. Scars 186; S. Keeler 210-561. J Phillips 175-480; T. Phenix 176; B. Roush 182; L. Barnum 179; E. Johnson 179; E. Hammondtree 197-495. Men’s High Games & Series - D. Tin­ kler 184-523; C Martin 219; C. Gray 176­ 509; K Mcaney 190; B. Ripley 179-515; 3. West 200-568; J. Bush 211-571; M. Lydy 176; B. Rentz 213-606; D. Fuss 124; R. Lancaster 188-502; D Sears 172; B. Keeler 212; C Pennington 225-615; W VandcnBurg 136; D. Franklin 168; B. Falconer 177-510. B Madden 191; E. Phillips 247­ 607; C Shook 253-586; R Roush 218; J. Barnum 220-609; S Peabody 214-581. Senior Citizens Girrbach’s 36-20; Ward and Friends 34­ 22; King Pins 34-22; Jcsiek 34-22; Wieland 32- 24; No. I Seniors 30.5-25.5; Friends 29.5- 26.5; Sun Risers 29.5-26.5; 4 B's 28.5- 27.5; M Ms 28-28; Nash’s Harem 27­ 29; Kuempcl 24.5-31.5; Early Risers 24.5­ 31.5; Hall’s 22-34; Butterfingers 21-35. Women's High Game - A. Lethcoe 163; M. Matwson 156; G. Potter 173; E. Dunham 170. G. Scobey 171; C. Bonnema 166; S. Pennington 155; G. Otis 193; R. Murrah 156; H. Service 155; E. Ulrich 156; N. Brandl 155. Women’s High Series - E. Dunham 465; G. Otis 498. Men’s High Game - K. Schantz 188; B. Brandt 172; L. Brandt 246; D. Walker 166; D. Hart 166; D. Kiersey 156; R. Bonnema 215; J. Beckwith 160; G. Forbcy 194; B. Hasman 178; D. Dimmers 167; G. Yoder 158: R. Wieland 156; W. Brodock 191; G. Waggoner 188; R. Bonaface 163; J. VandenBurg 186; B. Terry 221; W. Birman 159. Men’s High Series - K. Schantz 499; L. Brandt 664; D. Walker 479; D. Hart 476; R. Bonnema 559; G. Forbey 502; B. Hasman 467; W. Brodock 507; B. Terry 614. Delton senior Shawn Moore did knock down a couple two s like this la­ yup, but did his real damage by tying a school record for three pointers made in a game. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Chris Gillfillan gets loose in the lane for the Panthers. He was just two assists short of a triple-double in the win over Lawton. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Welcome to —----------------\ Av?/ YMCA of Borrv Countv There’s a new toy store in town. 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December 12. 2002 Area wrestlers open season The Viking varsity wrestling team started their season off strong with a couple of double ‘0’ victories against Shelby. At 160 Tommy Pelt got the Vikings’ third straight pin to start lhe season 1:57 into his match. The win was Pelt’s 100th of his career and helped another Vjking on his way to a milestone. Lakewood went on to a 42-25 win to gel Coach Veitch his 300th victory in his ca­ reer. Afterwards Veitch just said that it was time to start the next hundred. Kicking oft tne night Brandon Carpenter pinned his opponent at 145 in the first pe­ riod. Nathan Shoup followed that up with a pin 2:25 into his match at 152. After Pett’s win. Eddie Phillips came from behind to earn a 10-9 win at 171. Geoff O'Donnell pinned his opponent just 21 seconds into his match at 215. Evan Terry al 119 and Ryan King at 125 both pinned their opponents in the second period. At 130. Ben Wickham rode out a 6-5 lead in the final period to get a victory, and Mike Ketchum followed that up with an 11-3 victory at 135. In the night cap the tri-match. the Vi­ kings earned coach Rob Veitch number 301 with a 62-9 decision over Maple Valley. Lakewood jumped out to a quick 30-0 lead, on four pins and a default, and never looked back against the over matched Li­ ons. Carpenter, Pett, Eddie Phillips, and Matt Stowell recorded the first four pins of the match for the Vikings. At 275. Juddy Wicrckz earned a 7-4 vic­ tory with an escape and a take down in the final period. Blocher got a 17-1 win at 112, and that was followed up by a pin from Evan Terry 2:45 into his match at 119. King al 125 and Wickham at 130 both earned victories in the final two matches of the night. Viking Juddy Wierckz gets on top of the Lions' Ben Swan early in the first period of the 275 match at Lakewood Thursday Dec. 5. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Josh Grasmar. and Lake­ wood’s Geoff O’Donnell both pinned their opponent at 215 from Shelby in 21 sec­ onds. and when the two butted heads Grasman came away with a 5-0 victory. Valley's other returning state qualifier. Boss, pinned his opponent at 135 to get the Lions second and final points of the eve­ ning. Shoup. Justin Gillons. and Jeff Vander Boon both recorded victories when Valley had voids in their weight classes. Valley started off the night by falling 54-12 to Shelby. At 215, Grasman started a quick night for the 215 pounder from Shelby. Grasman got the pin just 21 seconds in, but the Lions already trailed al that point 27-6. After losing a lead in the third period at 119, Kevin Fassctt scored a takedown in the final seconds to earn an 10-8 victory. Boss began his run at a return to state by riding out a 7-6 lead through lhe entire final period to gel Valley’s final points of the match. Maple Valley’s coaches knew that wres­ tling at Lakewood would be a tough night for their kids, but they hope it will serve as a wake up call to show them how much they have left to leam. Thomapple Kellogg Wrestling On Saturday Dec. 7 the Trojan varsity wrestling team headed to Bay City Western for the Michigan Duals, and ended up sixth in the tourney that features 13 of lhe lop teams in lhe state. The Trojans won three of five duals, earning wins over Tri. County 42-24, Bay City Western 37-24, and Detroit Catholic Central 37-33. Grandville got lhe best of the Trojans 46­ 18, as did New Lothrop, 33-31. TK’s varsity wrestling team opened its season with a couple of wins last Thursday, Dec. 5. The Trojans played host to both Wyo­ ming Park and West Ottawa. TK bested Wyoming Park 45-25, and walked away with a 41-21 win when they PO. Box 252 • Hastings, MI 49058 • (269) 945^574 12003% WINTER PROPHAMS Family Fur Night Middle Schooler's Been Gym Start 2003 with a night of fun for everyone. Basketball. Volleyball. Crafts The Hastings Middle School east gym will be open for basketball and vol­ (25c )• Youth 13 rears and \ounger must be accompanied by an adult leyball for youth in 6th through Sth grades. HaUingi Middle School. East and West Gym When: January 18, 2003,6:45 - 8:45 pun. Fee: $5 per faraMy or $3 individual. Crafts: 25e each Family Fun Bay at YMCA Camp Algonquin % L J* When: Time: 6:30-8:00 pjn. Fee: $2 per person, at ihe door djfaL , 12/14/02 VFW POST in NASHVILLE 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dolls, Jewelry, Plates, Buttons, Antiques Big & Small Old & New Lots of Collectibles and Misc Family ofthe Late Nellie Harvey , •g’ s—e Middle School East gym Every other Monday: 1/13,1/27.2/10,124 Where: At 112 Maple Valley's Tyler Greenfield (left) tries to escape the grasp of Lakewood's Scotty Blocher. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ON IN....... BIG SALE YMCA of Barry County Where: Lakewood’s Matt Stowell (top) works towards a pin of Maple Valley’s Lance Harvey at 189 in the season opener for both schools. (Photo by Brett Bremer) •*lf there are no participants by 7 15 pjn . doors will Hastings City Bank Itrrr For Suwr IBM CALL CENTER OPERATOR close at that time Hastings City Bank, a community bank estab­ Adult Open Gym < The Hastings Middle School east gym will be open for basketball and vol­ lished in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding Celebrate Valentines with your family at Camp Algonquin. Fun activities leyball for adults 18 years and older. customer service. We are currently looking for two like snow sculpture, crafts, ice skating, roasting marshmallows and climb­ Where: Middle School East Gym ing Spirit Mountain will keep you busy all afternoon. Where: YMCA Camp Algonquin When: Every other Monday: 1/6,1/20, 2/3, 2/17 Time: Fee: 6:30-8:30 p.m. $3 per person, at the door •* If there are no participants by 7 30 p m . doors will When: February 8,2803,1:00-4:60 p.m. Fee: $10 per family, $5 individual A giant slumber parly for 6-11 year olds at YMCA Camp Algonquin Drop off your child on Friday night and return for them on Saturday morning You'll have a night to yourself while trained staff supervise your child. Pizza supper on Friday is included as well as lots of fun activities and games DATES: Fee: tomer relations skills. Adult Fitness Clnsses Kids Night Out Don't hesitate to keep those New Year's resolutions - the YMCA makes it fun to achieve your fitness goals with two new classes. A variety of tech­ niques will be used to improve your fitness level, in a non-competitive environment. Prc-registration required. Beginner Fitness - Adults 50+ • Tues/Thurs. 9:00-10:00 a.m. Beginner Fitness - Adults 18* - MonJWed. 5:45-6:45 p.m. January 17-18 . February 21-22 March 28-29 * April 25-26 $25 each session for the first child and $20 for the second child. Two weeks prior to the session Friday 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Check Out: Saturday «:00 - *45 ajn. Dates: January 20 • February 27,6 weeks Location: Camp Algonquin McMullen-Baum Lodge XmTzL Cost: $20 Instructor: Jenny Morawski Swimming Lessons Let your child experience the fun of camp during school "in-service" and All classes are 40 minutes long. PRE-SCHOOL: parcnt/teacher conferences. Children kindergarten - 5th grade will partici­ SKIP - Parent and child water adjustment, safety and waler play pate in camp activities like crafts and "capture the flag", all based on the class for children six months to two yean of age. Class is organ­ ized into 30 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes for independent YMCA core values of Canng. Honesty. Respect A Responsibility ' ^^wB Time: Immediately after school until 6:00 pun. parrnt/child practice. Participants will learn basic swim and safety Fee: $15.00 per half day program skills through songs and games. Fee Inch'des: Transportation to YMCA Camp Algonquin, snacks PIKE & PARENT - Designed for those three to four years of age. and activities, participants win need Io bring a sack who arc not quite ready to take lhe class without Mom. Dad or lunch. Guardian. Children will be introduced to the pool, learning leg and Registration Deadline: 2 weeks prior to program date. DATES: January 17 • February 6 • March 5 iPre-registration is required) Indoor Soccer Clinic For: Boys & Girts. DK - 2nd grade Place: Dates: Hastings Central Elementary School Saturday mornings, January II • February^ Age Group: DK/K • 9:00-9:55 a.m. 1st grade - 10:00-10:55 ajn. 2nd grade - 11:00-11:55 p.m. arm movement as well as other basic swim techniques. PIKE - Designed to introduce children ages three to four years of age to swimming skills and waler adjustment. To progress to the next level (Eel). Participants must swim a width of a pool with an IFD. jump into lhe pool with little or no assistance, swim 10 yards on front, back and side w ithout assistance and float for 20 seconds. YOLTH AGES 5 AND UP: POLLIWOG - Introduction to swimming, little or no skill level. Students will be introduced to basic swimming skills and increase their comfort m the water. GUPPY - Must know the front crawl, as well as the front and back Fee: $30 (includes YMCA indoor soccer shirt). float. MINNOW - Must be able t > do the front crawl with rotary breath­ Equipment: Scholarships art available upon request. Come dressed to play! Shin guards and heavy socks ing for 50 feet and float for one minute. are recommended. Registration Deadline: December 31. 2002. PRE-REGISTRATION LS REQUIRED.!SPACE IS LIMITED! Cheerleading Clinic For: Girh DK - 2nd grade Dates: Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, January 6-30 Place: Fee: YMCA Camp Algonquin, 2055 Iroquois Trail $25 includes a YMCA Cheerleading T-Shirt. Financial assistance available for those in need. Instructor: Traci Downs 6:00-7:30 p.m. PR F-REGISTRATION LS REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 19. Space is limited Io 30 participants. Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings, MI 49058 EOE/M-F RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP QMp. Adventure Klub vacation Buy Camp Apply at the Human Resources Department Day Camp Room Mh Retfaratkxi Deadline: Check In: Qualified applicants will have a strong telephone voice, be detail oriented and possess excellent cus­ close al that time (KourA 14 and under must be accompanied hr an adult) Part-Time Call Center Operators to join our team. ADULT: ADULT BEGINNER ■ Designed for the adult who wants to increase their comfort in the water. Adults will leam sw im skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. Class geared for adults with no skill level Fees: $35 per six week session Contact the YMCA for class times and locations. All classes begin the week of January 13. Classes fill fast. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public heanng on Thursday. December 19. 2002, commencing at 700 p.m at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan To act upon a request of John A Wilhoit for a variance to Article XVIII. Section 104 1800 on property located at 1639 Ottawa Trail, Hastings. Michigan Mr Wilhoit is seeking a variance to expand a non-conforming structure of record (cot­ tage) The expansion would be closer to the property line than zoning setbacks allow The property is described as Lot 27. Buena Vtsta Heights. Rutland Township, commonly referred Io as 08-13-090-010­ 00 The application lor the above request is available for inspection al the Rutland Charter Township Clerk's Office during regular business hours . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: that upon seven (7) days notice to lhe Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabili­ ties Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at ihe address or telephone num­ ber listed below All interested persons are invited Io be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed request ROBIN E. MCKENNA, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 went head-to-head with West Ottawa. Next up for the varsity is a match at Northview on Thursday Dec. 12, then the Trojans host the Jeff Lehman Memorial Tournament on Saturday Dec. 14. HMS boys’ basketball Eighth Grade Gold Dec. 4 the eighth grade gold boys played even with Wayland for three quarters, but eventually fell 33-24. Matt Donnini was the top scorer for the Saxons with eleven points and Michael McGandy added eight. Bryce Stcnhope and Bryan Skedgcll each pulled down nine rebounds. Jenison downed the Saxons on Dec. 3 by the score of 38-19. Donnini led the way for the Saxons with 11 points. McGandy and Stanhope both added three. Mike Bekkcr paced the Saxons on the boards by pulling down 10. Seventh Grade Gold The seventh grade gold boys came out on the short end of a 38-33 score against Wayland on Dec. 4. Kenneth Quick led lhe charge for lhe Saxons with 13 points and four steals. Ryan Cain and Ryan Vogel both added six points and five rebounds. Garrett Harris had four steals and four assists. Stephen Tolger chipped in five points, and Justin VonderHoff three. Dec. 3 the boys fell to Jenison 63-27. Pacing the Saxons was Quick with eight points. Cain and Vogal both added four points and three rebounds. Dylan Bowman also added four points. Eighth Grad Blue The Hastings’ eighth grade blue basket­ ball team lost Dec. 5 to Wayland by a 30­ 18 score. Leading the way for the Saxons was Justin Carroll with eight points and six steals. Jeremy Lancaster had four points. Tom Peck Scott Hamrich, and Jordan Tyr­ rell each had two. The boys were downed by Forest Hills Central on Dec. 4 after an excellent defen­ sive game, 24-14. Carroll led the Saxons with seven points. Keton Rose combined four points and three rebounds m the loss. Seventh Grade Blue Dec. 5 the seventh grade blue boys de­ feated Wayland 34-36. The Saxons were led in scoring by Eric Haney with eight points and Rob Cady with five. Kyle McNemey had four, while Eric Treadwell and Cody Caldwell each added three. At Forest Hills Central the seventh grade blue boys lost a lough 34-30 decision on Dec. 4. Patrick Gillespie and Caldwell put in seven points apiece, and Curtus Cowles added four. Let Us Process Your COLOR FILM...Quickly! Printing Plus at J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page 13 Third quarter avalanche buries Lakewood eagers Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team led 22-17 at the half, but Lowell’s Red Arrows broke it open in the third quar­ ter where they outscored the Vikings 28-4 in the season opener on Tuesday Dec. 10. “In the first half we played very good de­ fense, holding Lowell to 17 points." said Viking coach Mark Farrell. The defense couldn't be blamed when turnovers led to easy baskets for Lowell in the third quarter. After hanging with the class A Red Arrows, Lakewood could man­ age only two buckets by Travis Willard in the third. From there Lowell cruised to a 55-38 victory. “We arc young in many key positions, and have some things wc must continue to work on,” said Farrell. Clint Tobias led the way for the Vikes, with team highs in rebounds and points. He had seven boards, and 16 points after going seven for nine from the free throw stripe. Scott Secor had seven points, but they all came in lhe first half. Lowell was paced by Landon Trierweil­ er’s 13 points, and Sam Oberlin had 10. “We will get better as the season pro­ gresses.” says Farrell. “We must work at the little things.” One of the things for the Vikings to work on is shooting, they went 14 of 20 from the free throw line, but shot just 31% from the field. The Vikings next game is Friday night, Dec. 13, at Mason as they kickoff the Capi­ tal Circuit season, then they have a week off before hosting Charlotte. All-State honors for a pair of Lions Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball head coach Craig Kitching, and senior for­ ward Brieann Trcloar were both named honorable mention all-Statc selections by The Associated Press in class C. Trcloar did some of everything for the Lions on the hard courts this fall. She scored 275 points on offense. Trcloar led the team in blocked shots with 58 and swiped 81 steals on D. Away from the flashy categories she pulled down 176 rebounds and tied what would have been a school record 72% shooting from the free throw line if it hadn’t been bested by her teammate Megan Garvey. She also earned all the other awards that would go along with such an accomplish­ ment, all-county, all-SMAA, and there arc probably more to come. But Coach Kitching said that the awards are humbling and that he is very grateful, Maple Valley’s Brieann Trotoar LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE INACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly O. Cole, a Married Person and Connie F. Cole, Hrs Wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2000, and recorded on July 25. 2000 in Doc. *1047212. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 22.2001, which was recorded on March 26. 2001. ir Doc. *1057213. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED THIRTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars ($114,73131), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gagee premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 23, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 1/2 of Lot 1039, except the East 20 feet and the South 1/2 of Lot 1040 of the dty, for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber A of Plats, on Page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200233154 Team S (1/9) TK downs Valley TK’s Brett Knight falls away in front of the Lions’ Eric Smith for two of his 16 points on the evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) By scoring 23 points in the second quar­ ter, and 24 in 'the fourth the Middleville Trojans were able to pull away for a 75-49 win over the visiting Maple Valley Lions Tuesday Dec. 10 in the season opener for both teams. The Trojans did the job inside and out side, knocking down seven three pointers and outrebounding the Lions 38-18 in the contest. Sophomore Jon Ycazel led the way for TK with 17 points, followed closely by Brett Knight with 16. Knight was the top rebounder for TK with 11. in his double-double performance. Also in double digit scoring for the Tro­ jans were Chase VandenBerg with 13 and Darrin Tape with 11. Justin VanSpronsen dished out nine as­ sists. Jim Himeiss was the top man for Maple Valley with 16 points, and Jeff Taylor had nine while going six of eight from the char­ ity stripe. Middleville host Caledonia on Friday Dec. 13, then Byron Center oh Dec. 17. Next up for th Lions is game at Webber­ ville on Friday Dec. 13. before their home opener against Hopkins on Wednesday Dec. 18. The Trojans Justin VanSpronsen takes the ball around the edge of the Lion defense on his way to dishing out nine assists on the night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOWLING SCORES Head Coach Craig Kitching (right) accepts the Lions' district title trophy. but he quoted Emerson by saying, “the real reward of a job well done is to have done it.” He al-o said that his reward was really a reward for the entire program. Without the assistants and the girls who were willing to work their tails off it never would have happened. Kitching credited the fact that the leam did not go searching for individual goals from the start of the season. “The goal was not to win awards and have our names in the paper. The goal was to be as good as wc could be. The best players, the best team wc could be. To go out and give our best effort.” Trcloar’s career is over now with the Li­ ons, but Kitching plans to return for just his second season with the team next year, and already has ideas about how to build the Maple Valley girls’ basketball team into a established power. This season was just the first time in 15 years that the Lions won a district title, but now they’re hungry. Kitching says that the team already has plans to play, the class D state champion, Portland St. Patrick again next fall, as well as the team that knocked the Lions out of rcgionals, Pewamo-Westphalia. “We’re just getting started,” says the coach. Thursday Angels Fanners Ins. 33-19; B&R Testing 31-21: Varney’s Const. 28.5-23.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 28-24; Maxi Muffler 27.5-24.5; Bleams Eaves 25.5-26.5; Hastings Bowl 22-30; Coleman’s Hastings 21.5-26.5; Pet World 20-32; Shamrock Tavern 19-29. High Games and Series - D. McMacken 127; K. Stenberg 167; V. Brown 157; L Perry 158; G. Oaks 190; E. Hammomree 181-508; K. Covey 187; J. Madden 203; T. Pennington 199; C. Guernsey 156; T. Loftus 172-504; D. McCollum 198: K. Hawthorne 154; D. Nichols 134; S. Reid 157; L. Irwin 168; K. Vard 141; C. McGinn 143; N. Bechtel 174; C. Hurless 134; C. Keller 172. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldozing 29.5-22.5; Bennett Industries 29-23; Dean's Dolls 25.5; 26.5Railroad Street Mill 26-26; Hecker Agency 24-28; Kent Oil and Propane 21-31. Good Gaines and Series - S. Drake 156­ 449; L. Dawe 171; B. Scobey 65-463; S. Dunham 159-436; K. Fowler 176-523; J. Hamilton 174; B. Blakely 183-490; J. Rice 198-507; J. Pettengill 148; L. Elliston 188­ 505; H. Coenen 168-174; T. Jordan 132­ 316; K. Eberly 157; T. Christopher 204­ 503; E. Ulrich 182-511; B. Hathaway 168­ 480; N. Goggins 171-141: S. Merrill 187­ 455. Saturdays Majors Boys High Game and Serie - Jacob 190-497; Justin 183-478; Chris 150-401; David 131-368; Gary 122-354; Mitch 127­ 343. Boys High Games - Jon 157; Derrick 148; Robert 147; Brandon 136; Samm 112. Girls High Game - Tia 142; Tiffany 107. The Lions' Jim Himeiss looks for a lane to pass through after getting caught in the air in the lane. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Advertisement Finally...High-Quality/Low Cost Internet Service comes to Barry County! ByPAUI STOWERS You may have seen their billboards as you drive North of Hastings (see picture) - A company called Netpenny.Nct based in Grand Rapids has recently come to Barry County and is their frustrating dial-up service. MSN, not being much better charges $21.95 per month and in most cases will hit you up for a ‘contract’. Then you have a multitude of local Internet companies making quite a splash amongst Internet users, especially with their quality and pricing. Nctpcnny is the brainchild of David Stowers, a West Michigan native. He and his partner have teamed up on what will revolutionize the pricing for dial-up Internet and it’s about time. AOL of course leads the way. charging S23.90 per month for charging you $19.95. 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December 12, 2002 Fast pitch team takes 7th legal notices STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS decode nt*a Trust In the matter of THE PHYLL1G J. ALBER TRUST TO ALL CREDITORS ­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. Phyllis J. Alber. Date of Birth: July 12.1928. who lived at 1036 North Michigan Hastings. Ml 49058. died November 24. 2002. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the bust will be forever barred unless presented to Sherry L Hank, Co-Trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. December 4. 2002 John M. Huff P29062 333 Badge NW. Sort e 800 Grand Rapids,Ml 49504-5360 (616) 459-1171 Sherry L Henk , 11970 24th Marne, Ml 49435 (616) 677-3388 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford J. Gerwtg, a married man as his sole ano sepa­ rate property and Carol S. Gerwig. his wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May X. 2001. and recorded on June 7,2001 in Document Number 1060999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is dawned to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 90/100 Cottars ($118,546.90), including Interest at 7.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wd be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml, at 1.-00 p.m., on January 23, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: . Lot 15, Leohr's Landing, accordfog to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 61. Together with an easement for the benefit of Lots 1 thru 4, inclusive. 13 thru 15, inclusive. and Lots 33 thru 35, inclusive over part of Lot 37 of Leohr's Landing #1 described as: Commencing at a point on Lakeview Road at foe comer of Lots 37 and 38 of the plat of Leohr's Landfog No. 1: thence Southeasterly on the Westerly lot line of Lot 37. 20 feet for the point of beginning; thence Northwesterly on said tot line 20 feet; foenceneerly on the lot line common to Lots 37 and 38 of said piat to the Easterly line of Lot 37; thence South 41 degrees 17 Easton Said Easterly line a distance of 60 feet; thence Southwesterly to foe place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from foe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shall be 30 days from foe date of such sate. Dated: December 12.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Sate 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Fite No. 2002-23580-DE Estate of ANNA MAE CHLEBANA Date of birth: 04/30/1929 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decede- .1. ANNA MAE CHLEBANA. who hved at 411 1.'.6th Avenue. Shelbyville. Michigan died Oct. 27.7002. Creditors of the dependent are notified tn.it all claims against the estate will be forever barred inless presented to WANDA F. RITSEMA. named personal representative or proposed per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 220 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS, and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Data: 12-34)2 ROBERT L. BYINGTON (P27621) 222 WEST APPLE STREET HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 WANDA F. RITSEMA 750 South Irvfog Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3746 (12/12) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20. 2001 and recorded April 8,2001 in Doc# 1057796, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee for Homestead USA. Inc. by assignment dated March 20. 2001 and recorded on April 8. 2001 in Doc# 1057797 Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six and 62/100 Dollars ($121,436.62) including interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that foe mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 16, 2003 The premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 40 of Charieson Heights Addition No. 2. to foe Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. In wtrch case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee for Homestead USA. foe.. As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Rte No. 280.0051 (1/9/03) OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE SUN.. DEC. 15" • 2 a PM SUN., DEC. IS7- • 2-a PM Dir M 37 South from Downtown Hastings to East on Marshall St to Oir M SB North from Downtown Hastings to east on State Rd npprox. 4 miles to 702 E. MARSHALL • MSTINCS AFFORDABLE CITY 4643 E. STATE ROAD ■ HASTINGS NEW LISTING TMF-0123 - Hastinga Charter Twp. and School! • 1,916 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, remodeled 2 story farmhouse with attached 3 TMC-153 - Hastings - Wall kept 1-1/2 story stall garage on 39.5+7- acre* ,'+,'• mdes east on home with extra large garage. Nice comer lot paved toad. Al natural woodwork throughout, Newer furnace, hot water heater, and electri­ new kitchen, vinyl sidng and thermo pane win­ cal. AH appliances stay stove, refrigerator, dows. main floor laundry/mudroom. most washer, dryer. This house is newlywed ready. major appliances stay. 1/2 mile deep property Don't wait cal now. Neer Price 169,900 with pretty stand of pmes hall way back plus a 702 E. MARSHALL ST., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 40x80 pole bam. Ideal tor hoses and hutting. First ...................... 1239,000 buys It! PANTHER COUNTRY Ih^pMnir awihewr CMyCa ST ss S>S an io sn« 3 SPLITS BY RIGHT - THINK ABOUT IT! s MSB s&y StflE si 91 S12D TMV-522 - Johnstown Twp.. Delton-Kellogg Schools PARCEL E- 63W- rolling acres. 1W- an SUS fetMC* uwDeraWNer s me s 59 I7JB CtMl SMS stax SBC acres proes and hardwoods, pond and back walers of Mud Lake, off paved road and seller to deed 3 splits to buyer. New Price......... 1190.040 COUNTRY ACREAGE ra-< ssce. szz SBD errs SBC sx $5321 St8X SBC 5B5i SM raa MQ ■u out flUtt OJI HUB ssaa rufawbw •sneraaw WARS TMV-556 - Maple Grove Twp., Maple Valley Schools, Clovsrdsls Rd. 1/2 mile west of M­ 66 - Secure a Metxne of hunting with this slight­ ly rating 60+/- acres with large duck pond and 15+/- acres of woods. Health Dept, approved septic/wet. Hunters have it al out your back door. Call now at..................1190,000 SELLERS/BUYERS Gal OionneCigWSr. Loan Offer Ofc. 1774744510 / M111M4MH0 layar Br- s r Ear* Hasng Lree* IF YOU RE CONSIDERING A REAL ESTATE CHANCE CALI TRADEMARK TODAY. FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION. 1-888-477-6591 1-269-945-0514 Fax 260-04/5-0524 www.trademarkrealty.com 305 S. Broadway (M-37) • Hasting* Bennett's fast pitch teammates are (front from left) Scott Larsen. Tim Larsen, Greg Heath, Tim Tape, Scott English. Rich Kunde, (back) Larry Aiierding, Brian Bowman. Dave Fouty, Mark Larsen, Dave Foreman. Nathan Martzke. and Dr. Rich Martzke. (Missing is Matt Larsen) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by. Frances A. Butter to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender and Lender s successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 22, 2002, and recorded on March 1, 2002. m Instrument No. 1075734. said mortgage was re-recorded on March 7. 2002 in Instrument No 1076162. Barry County Records. Mctegan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of NINETY TWO THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 87/1X DOLLARS (S92.5X.87), including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in sveh case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to to this Commitment. situ­ ated in the County of Btrry, Township of Orangeville. State of Michigan, is described as follows: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing 1204.5 feet West and 1090.25 feet North of the East 1/4 post of said Sectton 6; thence South 52° West 50 feet; thc+nce South 47°30‘ West 50 feet: thence South 45*30* West 50 feet, thence South 41° West 50 feet; thence South 36*30' West 200 feet; thence South 32* West 50 feet, thence South 9°X'West 50 feet for a place of beginning; thence South 29° West 50 feet; thence South 59.5 East 100 feet; thence North 28’ East 70.75 feet; thence North 71* West 100 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 19. 2002 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. acting solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender’s successors and assigns, GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. P C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HAs. Michigan 48334 (12/26) The Bennett Industries fast pitch softball team took seventh out of 22 teams at the Men’s Class “D" Stale Championships held in Bay City over Labor Day weekend. Bennett's fast pitch was also a co-champion of the men’s fast pitch league in Free­ port last summer. Ehlers opposes casino at Gun Lake Expressing his concerns as Michigan legislators arc considering a measure that could lead to a tribal casino near Gun Lake, Congressman Vernon J. Ehlers Wednesday sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton urging her to review the entire is­ sue. "I am very concerned about lhe prolifera­ tion of gambling casinos in Michigan and the effect they have not only on the local communities but on the Native American groups as well," Ehlers wrote. "It is my ob­ servation that casinos contribute to social decay, invite vice crime and prey upon those who can least afford it." The Match-E-Be-Nash-Shc-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Band, is seeking to establish a casino in Wayland Township in Allegan County, just a few miles outside Ehlers' I itird Congressional District. The band re­ ceived federal recognition as a sovereign Indian nation in 1999. Ehlers said !,e has received many com­ ments from constituents and other West Michigan residents in opposition to the pro­ posal. He said he is concerned that the Michigan Legislature is considering a last- YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League Standings A League Varney Construction............................... 1-0 Blair Landscaping ................................. 0-0 Hastings Family Dentistry ................... 0-0 Nextel ...................................................... 0-1 B League Drill Team ............................................... 1-0 HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public heanng upon the following proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance on Thursday. December 19. 2002. at 7 00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township The rtem(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the foltowing: 1 The proposed amendment of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the adoption of a new Article XXVIII establishing a *OSP* Open Space Preservation Overlay District as a development option for owners of land within the *AA* and *RR* zoning districts as well as those lands in the *RL" zoning district that are served by a public sanitary sewage disposal system This Article allows the clustering of dwellings within an Open Space Preservation Development subject to extensive regulations regarding, among other things, open space and minimum lot dimension requirements 2 The proposed amendment of Section 16 4 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add reference to the "OSP" Open Space Preservation Overlay District. 3 The proposed amendment of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to redesig­ nate the existing Articles XXVIII and XXIX to. respectively. Articles XXIX and XXX Wntten comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Hope Township Zoning Administrator at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the dale of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public heanng Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the heanng and may further examine the same at the public hearing Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed matenal being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon seven (7) days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below James Carr, Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 minute proposal that would encourage out­ going Gov. John Engler to negotiate a com­ pact with the band to allow the casino to be built. The Michigan House of Representa­ tives approved the measure Tuesday eve­ ning. Ehlers noted that the federal government must still approve a land transfer to the tribe to make the casino a reality, while the Michigan Supreme Court is considering a case assessing the validity of state-tribe gaming compacts. Ehlers said he believes encouraging Na­ tive American groups to use gambling as a solution to lheir social and economic prob­ lems is shortsighted and often docs not benefit those who truly need assistance. "While these casinos do benefit the tribes or bands under whose guise they are con­ structed. they do not aid the socio-eco­ nomic status of most Native Americans, particularly those groups who are unable to construct a casino," Ehlers wrote. "This is abundantly clear in tribal nations in the West, and I am concerned about this trend continuing in Native American communi­ ties in Michigan as well." The Buzz................................................. 1-0 Barry Automotive/Richies......................1-0 Hastings Mfg............................................ O-i Flcxfab..................................................... 0-1 Michigan Custom Excavating.............. 0-1 Game Results • Hastings Mfg. 19 vs. Drill team 55; Flexf-u 35 vs. The Buzz 45; Varney Construction 90 vs. Nextel 63; Barry Auto/Richies 55 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 50. BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 38; Hair Care Center 34; Railroad Street Mill 30; Mace’s Pharmacy 29; Eye and Ent 27: Seebers 24; Armour Auction 22; Girrbach’s 16. Womens High Games and Series - K. Becker 189-552; D. Seeber 195-512; T. Christopher 178-501; R. McComb 179­ 499; H. Pennington 184-487; R. Murrah 155-426; R. Kuempe! 132-385; L Friend 136-385; L. Dawe 184; L Yoder 174; J. Rice 169; B. Maker 168; G. Denny 165: N. Varney IM; J. Hansen 158; J. Dostr 146; b. Norris 135; D. Bums 134. Sunday Night Mixed Sunday Snoozers 34 1/2; Thunder Alley 34; Goof Balls 30 1/2; Happy Hookers 30; Racing Buddies 28; Red Dog 21; Pinheads 27; 4 Horsemen 26; Thee Froggers 26; Sandbaggers 13. Womens High Games and Series - D. Snyder 2O9-55t; M. Snyder 215-548; E Hammontree 186-530; M. Kirchen 189­ 522; J. Buckner 191-516; G. Otis 179-482; M. Simpson 182-472; C. Miller 149-408; K. Thompson 138-387; D. Saal 121-346; K. Becker 197; A. Hubbell 166;. Cantrell 147. Men's High Games and Series - E Behmdt 233-625; B. Rentz 215-584; B. Hubbell 202-575; K. Hammontree 194­ 555: F. Thompson 190-552; B. Kirby 192­ 512; G. Snyder 183-498; B. Christie 179­ 468; B. Cantrell 163-466; B. Drayton 157­ 421; G. Crabtree 110-329; B. Allen 190; B. Falconer 182; M. McLeod 165; T. Petersen 157. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page IS County Planning Commission prepares for master plan process by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission last Thursday continued preparation for the Barry County master planning process, which is expected to be undertaken with the help of a consultant. Commissioners have been reviewing various planning areas, and have a.tempcd to determine which information may be gathered from local resources. The cost of generating the draft plan is expected to be greatly cut by eliminating all research ex­ cept for areas deemed to be most effec­ tively generated by lhe consultant. Several topics already have been cov­ ered, and the list was not completed during this work session. The areas discussed Dec. 5 included: • Economic development, which is han­ dled at the County Commission level. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzic said. Much of the planning is under the responsibility of the Economic Development Alliance. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said their plan is to be updated. Information will be provided to the Planning Commis­ sion to become part of the comprehensive development plan. This will include infor­ mation on current projects, such as infra­ structure or such as a new casino initiative by local Potowatami Native Americans who are working with the Economic Devel­ opment Alliance. A recent matter affecting the commission is a requirement of auditing all capital county assets, buildings and equipment of more than $5,000 value. New accounting standards are to apply. Old methods valued the court house at the cost of building it, for instance. County drains will be included in the value assessment. Maintenance and upkeep are to be included to the cost of those as­ sets, even though costs are assessed to a drain district. This is to involve a large amount of work for the drain commis­ sioner. • Health issues are under the jurisdiction of the Barry/Eaton Health Department. The Planning Commission will need to know what the department projects for its level of involvement in connection with planning functions. For instance, zoning standards and lot sizes are directly affected by health standards for septic systems where public utilities are not available. If the health department plans for an in­ oculation program, inspections of restau­ rants, of possible sewer treatment require­ ments for farm waste, or other areas, the Planning Commission needs to include this in lheir planning. Commissioner Jim Alden said. The Health Department should be able to provide a lot of information for the plan­ ning process. It was noted it has a GIS sys­ tem compatible with that of the county's. The commission will ask for information regarding known contamination sites in the county. The DEQ and DNR also are agen­ cies that have information which will be relevant to the planning process. In the meantime, home septic inspections by the health department are hard to keep up with or to enforce because of limited staffing. The Planning Commission in turn will notify the health department of steps and matters raised during the draft process, as it must with any legal entity of the county or adjacent to it, so those departments can comment on these matters if it chooses. • Incarceration and rehabilitation is under the jurisdiction of the sheriff. The commis­ sion will need information about present sites of jails, and projections for future needs and populations, planned expansions, etc. General population growth could be es­ timated using incarceration ratios, sug­ gested by Commissioner Bill Stough. Commissioners noted some departments must move their inmates to other county fa­ cilities at a great cost. Detention costs af­ fect treatment plans. Commissioner Jim Kinney said they need to plan for the future locations and size of facilities to be needed in 10 years, both for adults and juveniles. Alden pointed out programs such as the Adult and Juvenile Drug Corps, which cir­ cumvent or relieve the requirements for fa­ cilities can affect projected needs, all fac­ tors the commission needs to consider in its planning process. • Industrial development areas must be provided for in every governmental juris­ diction, no matter how large or small, but it was pointed out that if an agreement could be made with a township not under county jurisdiction, the same industrial develop­ ment area or zone in a township might in the county-wide plan meet the county re­ quirement of having been provided. Industrial development is best encour­ aged in areas near state roads and where public utilities are available, commissioners agreed. Alden mentioned that an industrial area is already located in certain places, such as Middleville and in Delton. McManus said, it would be proactive to expand such areas, and to rczonc an area to serve that need. Homes in such an area would gradually be sold and rezoned for the planned use. It was agreed that sticking to the plan was extremely important, a practice Alden said was one "which we've done very well." • Future landfills and sanitary waste is an area in which Alden has expertise, having served for a term as chair of that commit­ tee. He has asked for someone else to take that responsibility, but said he would con­ tinue if no one stepped up to take it. A commission is needed to see that things arc done properly. Alden said the hazardous materials pro­ gram in which people bring in toxic materi­ als was working well. He said about 60,000 pounds of batteries had been collected. The program involves interviewing each person bringing the materials to the collection point. Landfill sites must be monitored and tested after 50 years. "They have not been using the landfill for 18 months," Alden said. "From an eco­ nomic standpoint. Waste Management is hauling it to other sites.” Garbage services use different landfills depending on the charges for dumping and costs to transport the waste to the site. Commissions across the state will need to plan for other potential landfill sites, something that is a very unpopular and po­ litical issue, and which supersedes political boundaries, which McManus said no one wants to talk about and gets postponed until theie is a desperate need for it. It is important to locate the best places for landfills, and a geologist could docu­ ment why a site should be preserved for fu­ ture use, McManus said. Alden said, "If the master plan is gonna say, hey, this is probably an ideal location, and if we're gonna keep trash in our landfill in the county, these are probably the best locations... but if you want to up our charges to send it to Berrien, or wher­ ever...?" This could be and explanation to residents who oppose another dump site. He said 30 counties or so were at present part of an intcr-county agreement for dis­ posal of garbage. Keeping garbage from other counties out of a local landfill is not allowed. It is even impossible at present to refuse to take waste from Canada. It would help if the federal Environmental Protec­ tion Agency (EPA) would take an environ­ mental stand on the issue of international dumping. "Pavilion Township in Kalamazoo County probably came the closest to try to do something proactive," Alden said. Ap­ parently sites with a deep clay bed are the best for landfills. MacKenzic said if this landfill is closed, "i think Waste Management has to take our trash." But it is harder and harder to find suit­ able sites for landfills. Some day there may be no remaining places to take it unless a better disposal method is found. • Mental Health is under the jurisdiction of the Mental Health Authority, a fivecounty board and is not related to the Health Department. MacKenzie said there are two general categories considered, 1. depression usually treated with counseling, and 2. mental and developmental disability. Tnat board would provide statistics which the Planning Commission could use in its planning, he said. Woodlawn Meadows, provides a stable environment, with 17 beds primarily for elderly people with mental problems. * Aging Issues indicate needs for hous­ ing, nursing homes, day care programs and other kinds of planning. Dependent persons with Down's syndrome are living longer than in the past, MacKenzie said. "Many of these people are in their fifties and sixties, and are outliving aging parents who have taken care of them all their life." This is creating a population that needs to be cared for in other ways in the future. • Mining is not an area easily planned for because mineral resources are not limited to a particular area and cannot be zoned. However. McManus said areas that might be mined can be identified using available geological information and considered in lhe master plan. Mining practices can be regulated or restricted through county or township ordinance criteria, however. Gas and oil resources are regulated at lhe state level. In other County Planning and Zoning business last week: McManus said the county is submitting a detailed application for disasters such as floods, weather, terrorism and transporta­ tion hazardous waste mitigation, in order to See PLANNING, page 16 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements to Fine Lake con­ sisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of toe total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of ths Public Acts of Michigan of 1964, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Boa>d has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shau be specialty assessed against each of toe foOowtng described lots and parcels of land which are bene fitted by the Improvements and which together comprise toe following pro­ posed special assessment district: FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appearing below the lots and parcel numbers. Lots and Parcels Numbered: 009-019-001-00,002-00,003-00,004-00,006-00.007-00.008-00 009-029-002-00.008-00,015-00, Cl6-00,011-00,018-00.0194X). 020-00,021-00,022-00,024-00. 0364X), 042-00 Notice of Mortgage Forsdosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1NG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandter, a single woman (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit, Mortgagee, dated December 16. 1999, and recorded on December 27. 1999 in Document No. 1039501, In Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($84,006.49). including interest at 11.850% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml at 1XX) pjn., on January 23, 2003. Said premises are situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18of Aben Johnson’s Addition No. 1, to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 48, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in wnich case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Rte #200232052 Team R (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of America, Mortgagee, dated December 27,1999, and recorded on January 5. 2000 in Document No. 1039830, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED TWELVE AND 53/100 dollars ($134,41233). including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) p.m., on January 23, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11. and running thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11: thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center line of Cobb Road: thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes West 902 feet along the center of Cobb Road to the true place of beginning; thence West 1115.4 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11 thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 feet parallel with the East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11. to the center line of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200213991 Team R (1/9) 009-030-001-00,002-00,003-00,004-00,005-00,006-00,006-10,007-10,009-20,0134)0,015-00, Notice Of Mortgage Foredoeure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OR ICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Detautt has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Karan E. Hickey , husband and wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 29. 2001, and recorded on February 12, 2001 in Liber Document « 1054862 on Page in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to toe ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated February 2. 2001. which was recorded on February 12. 2001, in Liber Document • 1054863 on Page , Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 78/100 dollars ($91,166.78), including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM, on January 16,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of Acker's Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 73, in Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, together with part of Point road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat, more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at toe Northwest comer of said Lot 2. running thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer of said Lot 2; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot 2; thence South 1 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South line of point road; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 140.02 feet along said South ine; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.08 teet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said Plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 2.95 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 13.50 feet to toe place of beginning; and together with rights of ingress and egress in easement "F“ as hereinafter described. Easement "P a strip of land in varying width being a part of Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Point Road in the Supervisor’s Plat of Acker's Point in Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 73. described as follows: commencing at the Northwest comer o.' Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 13.50 feet along the Westerly prolongation of the North kne of said Lot 3 for the true place of begin­ ning; thence South 01 degree 30 minutes West 68.95 feet; thenco South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24.13 feet; thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00; thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 ssconds East 56.21 feet; thence Northwesterly 15.25 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 35.00 feet; the chord of which bears North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 West 15.11 feet thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 185.00 feet, the chord of which bears North 13 degrees 15 min­ utes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet: thence North 19 degrees 38 minutes 26 seconds East 23.47 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly line of said Lot 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes East 5 85 feet to the Northernmost comer of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 m.nutos East 6.5 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200233313 Tsam C (1/02AJ3) 022-00,025-06,026-00, 140-14,140-15,030-20,150-20 009-0504X12-00,003-00,004-00,004-10,004-20,005-00,005-10,005-20,005-40.006-00,007-00, 008-00,009-00,009-10,010-00,011-00 009-065-006-00,008-00,009-00,011-00,012-00,013-00,014-00,015-00,016-00,017-00,018-00. 019-00,021-00,022-00,031-00,032-00,033-00, 034-00,035-00 0094)754)01-05,003-00,005-00,006-00,007-00,008-00,009-00,01(MX),011 -00,012-00,014-00, 015-00,016-00,0174X), 018-00,019-00,0204X), 021-00,022-00,0234)0,024-00,0284)0,031 -00, 0354)0,036 00,0374X), 031-00.0394X), 040-00 009-090-001-00,002-00,004-00,0054)0,006-00,007-00,008-00,0104)0,011-00,014-00,015-00, 0174)0. 01 $-00,020-00,024-00,0324)0,035-00,0364X), 0374X), 0384)0 009-100-0014)0,002-00,004-00,0054)0,006-00,007-00,001-00,011-00 009-130-0014)0,0024)0,002-10,006-00,007-00,008-00,001-10,0104)0,0 11-00,0124)0, 013-00, 015-00,016-00,0184X), 0204)0,0214)0,022-00,023-00,024-00,025-00 009-135-001-00, 0034)0,004-00,005-00,006-00,0074)0,008-00, 0094)0,0104)0,0124X),013-00, 014-00,015-00,0164X), 018-00,0194X), 020-00 009-1404)014X), 002-00,0044X). 005-00,006-00, 007-00,008-00,009-00,01 (MX), 011-00,012-00 009-1454)034)0,004-00,0054)0, 006-00 009-15O4X)14)0,002-00,0034)0,0044)0,0054)0,0064)0,007-00,008-00,0104)0,011-00,012-00, 013-00,014-00,015-00,0164X), 017-00,0114)0,021-00,022-00 009-1554)014)0,003-00,004-00,006-00, 008-00. 009-00 009-1754)014)0,002-00,0034)0,004-00,005-00,006-00,0074)0,008-00,009-00,0104X),0114X), 0124)0,013-00,0144)0,015-00,0164X), 0174)0,01MX),0194X) 009-180-0014)0, 010-00 009-215-001-00,0024)0,003-00,004-00,0054X),007-00,008-00,0094X),0104)0,0114X),012-00, 013-00,0144)0,016-00,01 74X), 018-00, 019-00,020-00,023-00, 024-00,025-00,029-00,0304X), 031-00 009-22O4X)1-00,002-00,0034)0,004-00,006-00,0074X), 008-00,0094)0,010-00,0114)0,012-00, 014-00,015-00,016-00,017-00,0184)0. 0194X), 0204X), 021-00,0234)0,0244)0,0264)0.0274)0. 028-00, 029-00, 0304)0,031-00,033-00,034-20 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2002, at 7:30 p.m., at the Township HaH, 13641 S. M-37 Highway. Battte Creek, Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, toe proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment dtstnet. and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township ol Johnstown. Dated November 22. 2002 June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown I �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12,2002 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting, December 3,2002 Board members and approx. 36 others pre­ sent. Correspondence read. Dept reports received. Kelli Matteson and Chas. Norris appointed to fill 2002 BOR vacancies Chas Norris. Bob Perino. Pat Baker appointed tor 2003-04 BOR. Approved Ritchie Snow Plow Senrice. Stanton appointed liaison between twp. board and Cnty Planning & zoning. Approved MTA conference expenses. Approved firemens' insurance 3 year contract Bills read and approved Darlene Harper, Clerk Attested to by: Linda Blackmore. Supervisor (12-12) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT; ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by Chris F. Ingersoll and Tamra S. Ingersoll. husband and wife, to CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP. (FKA GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING COR­ PORATION). dated February 20. 1997. and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on February 25. 1997, in Uber 686, Page(s) 615. and said Mortgage having been assumed by David Heacrck and Carolyn Bird, by Assunptton Agreement dated January 15. 1999, on when Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum cf $90,306.57, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power ol sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that on December 19, 2002, at 1:00 pjn., on the stops of foe Courthouse in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court tor tho County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the hghest bidder, at public sale, for foe purpose of satisfying foe amounts due and unpaid upen said Mortgage, together wifo interest al 1025 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee, Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; said premises are described in said Mortgage as foi- rAnvo. w. THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1/4, SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE EAST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST 242.38 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 TO THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 1075 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 59 MIN­ UTES 27 SECONDS WEST 250.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 815.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 825 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2. NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 68 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST 250.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 815.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY FOR ANDERS ROAD. The redemption period Shan be one (1) year from foe date of sale. Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Mortgagee BRANDT FISHER. ALWARD & ROY. P.C. By: DONALD A. BRANDT (P30183) Attorneys tor Mortgagee 1241 E Eighth Street. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5817 (231)941-9660 Dated: November 8, 2002 (12/12) STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Case No.: 02-02-1 SACK BANK ONE. MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation. Plaintiff. v. LANSING PERINATAL ASSOCIATES. EC., a Michigan professional corporation, RONALD A NICHOLS and SATI A NICHOLS, jointly and severally. Defendants. NOTICE QF FORECLOSURE SALE On July 25, 2002, foe Barry County Circuit Court entered a judgment in favor of foe Plaintiff, Bank One. Michigan and against defendants Ronald A. Nichols and Safi A. Nichols. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 2.2003 at 1:00 pjn. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street in foe City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, I shall offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder aS of the right, title and interest of Ronald A. Nicnois and Safi A. Nichols, husband and wife, in and to the following proper­ ty located m the Townsh.p ol Yankee Springs. County of Barry. State ot Michigan, described as followsLot No. 19 ot Ritchie Woodlands, according to Plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, on Page 34. Also commencing on the east side of Beatrice Avenue in line with the north line of said Lot 19; thence easterly In line with said north line 100 leer, thence south 15 degrees east 50 feet; thence westerly in line with the south line of said Lot 19.100 feet to Beatrice Avenue; thence north 15 degrees west 50 feet to the place of beginning. Being in the west 1/2 of tho south-west 1/4 of tno southeast 1/4 of Section 28. Town 3 North, Range 10West Commonly known as 2906 Beatrice, MktoteviUe. Mchigan Dated: November 14.2002 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (12/19) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate Fite No. 02-23549-OE Estate cf Orville E. Pickard. Jr. Date of birth: 4­ 25-1932 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Orville E. Pickard Jr., who lived at 502 W. Grand. Hastings. Michigan died 8-25-2002 Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Mary Jo Kramer, named per­ sonal representative or to both foe probate court at 220 Court St., Hastings. Mi and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. 11-14-2002 Mary Jo Kramer 3506 Buriingame S.W. Wyoming. Ml 49509 (616) 536-1399 (12/12) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS F.RM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTAF * DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tomas L Sanchez and Connie Sanchez. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Charles F. Curry Company, a Missouri Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 1914, and recorded on January 18. 1994 in Uber 995 on Page 19 In Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., its successor and assigns, Assignea by an assignment dated February 5. 2001, wfeuT. was recorded on May 14, 2002, in Document No. 1080462, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of foe sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 06/100 dollars ($46,729.08), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute ‘n such case made and provided, notice is hereby grven that said mort­ gage wB be foreclosed by a sale of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 pjn. on January 16,2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of foe Westerfy line of Lof 30 of foe recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 22. a distance of 25 feet from foe Southwest comer of said Lot 30; thence South 84 degrees 30 minutes East 100.46 feet to a point 25 feet South from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of foe Easterly line cf said Lot 29. a dtetance of 171 feet tor a place of beginning; thence South on a further extension of said Easterly line of said Lot 29 a distance of 171.44 feet to the waters edge of a lake; thence North 81 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds West along said waters edge 10123 teet to a point on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 30; thence North on said Southerly extension of foe Westerly fine of Lot X a ffistance of 168.40 feet; thence Southeasterly in a straight line to the place of beginning. Subject to a non-exdusive easement for purposes of ingress and egress over the West 25 teet ot the aforesaid parcel A that is appurtenant Io and reserved by the grantor to foe foflowing parcel B. Parcel B: Commencing at a point on foe Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line cf Lot X of foe recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, Page 22. a distance of 25 feet from the Southwest comer of said Lol 30; thence South on an extension of said Westerfy fine of Lot X. a distance of 168.41 feet for a place of begin­ ning: thence North 168.41 feet; thence South 84 degrees X minutes East 1X.46 feet to a point Soutn 25 feet from foe Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of the Easterly fine ot said Lot 29. a distance of 171.5 feet; thence Northwesterly in a straight line to foe place of beginning. Also conveying to grantee a non-exdusive easement appurtenant to the aforesaid parcel A for purposes of ingress and egress thereto over the West 25 teet of the aforesaid parcel B. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 monfo(s) from foe date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wifo 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date ol such sale. Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1304 Interested Purchasers: www.midlandmortgageco.com/torectosure Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite 4200230891 Team M (1/2/03) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE O6TAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Allen Milter. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. A New Jersey Corporator. Mortgagee, dated July 11 2001. and recorded on July 20.2001 (instrument No. 1063719 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof foe sum of FIFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 56/100 dol­ lars ($53250.56). including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1.30 p.m„ on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 31 of SundagoPark. According to foe recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shau be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL TeamS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite 4200230820 Team S (12/26) Delton Kellogg Middlle School announces honor roll Fifth grade AJI-A Honors — Stephanie Bctcher, Lo­ gan Boss, James Deibcrt, Thomas Groes­ beck, Emily Hardy, Luke Hatfield, Tyler Haywood, Emma Hill, Jake Homistcr, Christopher Horrocks, Brandon Hum­ phreys, Matthew Ingle. McKenzie Lester, John Meyers, Terin Norris, Sara Osborne, Randi Pash, Taylor Peavcy, Cara Phelps, Taylor Sewell, Thomas Tabor, Cody War­ ner and Lauren Young. Honor Roll — Maxwell Al man. Cody Anderson. Aaron Aukerman, Molly Baker, Taylor Boreham, Gavin Brinley, Andrea Card, Casey Christie, Alexander Coplin, Dcclana Court, Benjamin Crookston, Abi­ gail Culbert, Sarah Dawson, Kelly Dill, Shelbie Dimond, Samantha Englesma, Ma­ rissa Garrison, Benjamin Gcibig, Paige Green, Anton Hofmann, Leah Hook, Anna Hunt, Raymond Lindsey, Kelly Martindale, Deon Merlino, Alexander Methvin, Brad­ ley Meyers, Samantha Michael, Sequoyah Millard, Roberta Minehart, Kirsten Not­ tingham, Keegan Planck, Amber Poling, Lexy Purdum, Samantha Reed, Ryann Ris­ ner, Paige Robinson, Kenzi Rombaugh, Chelsea Saurers, Alec Siwik, Jocelyn Sleight, Joseph Springer, Clinton Stoneburner, Brianna Taylor, Dylan Til­ bury, Kali Tobias, Hannah Williams, Cait­ lin Williamson and Francque Zelenock. Sixth grade All-A Honors — Ashley Giuzio, Taylor Harris-Kingsley, Melissa Julian, Adam Keys, Stephanie Kirk-Johnson, Elizabeth McCord, Rebecca Mikolajczyk, Dalton Parmenter, Jeremy Reigler, Sarah Robbins, Adrienne Schroeder and Brennan Smith. Honor Roll — Charles Andersen, Emily Arnold, Daniel Aukerman, Chelsea Bagley, Hillary Bagley, Alexander Bork, Angela Boysen, Jason Broadhurst, Audrey Brown, Amber Bruder, Douglas Campbell, Andrew Chapman. Michael Curcuro, Alexandra Daniel, Allison Deschainc, Jacob Donahue, Peter Duquesnel, Mandy Dye, Taylor Earl, Lydia Ely, Susan Falvo, Janet Fasc, David Fulton-McCarty, Rebecca Gaylor, Anna Goldsworthy, Britani Gouin, Colleen Har­ mon, Joanna Hocbcrling, Scott Hoekstra, Samuel Hoff, Sarah Holroyd, Stefan Jova­ ne vi ch, Tarah Keim, Steven Kirk-Johnson, Lauren Knollcnberg, Sarah Kucharek, Ray­ mond Lindsey, Sarah Momence, William Moon V, Tyler Morgan, Cody Morse, Nicholas Mueller, Thomas Muma, John Payne, Darrin Pursley, Matthew Riley, Rustina Roe, John Rusan, Quinn Seaver, Eighth grade All-A Honors — Samantha Bennett, Amanda Berry, Anthony Boniface, Kelsey Chapple, Richard Court III, Kelsey Deibert, Hannah Goy, Nicholas Haas, Jordan Haines, Katee Hogoboom, Laura Knight, Katlynn McCormick, Heather Millard, Daniel Roberts and Heather Whittemore. Honor Roll —Amber Andrews, Thomas Bhola, Zachary Blackbum, Laura Bortle, Amanda Boss, Brendan Boyle, Janet Brooks, Abbie Brown, Kelsey Brownell, Brittany Burandt, Adam Calkins, Grady Cooke, Colleen Dowd, Walker Eason, Janellc Eddy, JoAnne Ehrhardt, Alicia Farrah, Robert Fisher, Amanda Flick, Dylan Goe­ bel, Robert Hammond, Jacob Hardy, Lade Harvath, Amanda Hunter, Katlin Jacobs, Keely Jacobs, Stephanie Kuhns, Aaron Lee, Kristen Marble, Zachary Mueller, Joshua Newhouse, Andrew Newkirk, Des­ tiny Newton, Kristyn Norris, Daniel Norris II, Timothy Panos, Charity Pctzold, Kyle Purdum, Troy Quick, Samantha Rhoda, Tori Ritchie, Adam Rohm, Marvin Smeal, Katherine Smith, Amanda Strick, Jessica Sweat, Gwen Taylor, Ry lee Trantham, Ross VanderMeer, Candace VanDyk, Jenah Wandell, Molly Warren and Kaylee Woodmansee. Emily Stevens, Matthew Tuftedal, Saman­ tha Vickery, Robbie Windell, Libby War­ ren and Sara Weimer. Seventh grade All-A Honors — Rachel Beeler, Paul Belcher, Caitlin Champion, Bailey Davis, Quinn DeBolt, Cassandra Desness, McKenzie Earl, Nathan Ely, Alexandra Fox, Emma Garrison, Itze! Gomez, Kath­ ryn Goy, Morgan Hennessey, Matthew Jul­ ian, Jared Lindberg, Sara McDuff, Chase Mills, Jill Newton, Lavonne Ogg, Joshua Piszker, Brandon Reynolds, Samantha Rey­ nolds. David Roberts, Whitney Roberts, Steven Scoby, Jordan Smith, Corey Spencer, Chelsea Streeter, Justin Van­ PLANNING, Contnued from page 15 be eligible for federally allocated funds in the case of such an event. An amount of around $44,000 was allocated to Barry County from the total available, which it would receive if a disaster of some kind oc­ curred. All Michigan counties are required to file applications. Planning and Zoning meetings in 2003 are now being planned for the second and fourth Mondays because of a schedule con­ flict with another group using the Commu­ nity Room of the Courts and Law Building. Kinney moved to ask the County Board of Commissioners require priority be given to official county functions over private func­ tions. If allowed, this could allow the com­ mission to meet on the first and third Mon­ days, as most members feel is needed. CORRECTION NOTICE in the TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 the date of the hearing should be December 18, 2002. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused 9 dcrMerr, Koty Watson, Rachael Williams znd Jessica Wine. Honor Roll — Jennifer Arkwright, Brent Baldridge, Beth Barker, Emily Beadle, Gabriel Blake, Kristina Bobilya, Eric Boehm, Steven Boniface, Jesse Cecil, Samantha Cooke, Jessica Dame, Erika Dennany, Brian Diaz, Mitchell Duquesnel, Taylor Grizzle, Raigen Harger, Gabriel Hayford, Johnathan Hess, Kirsten Houghtaling. Christina Huffman, Jennifer Jeudevine, Curtis Kelly, Angela Kennedy, Nicholas Kenny, Kelsey Ketola, Jennifer Komoelje, Chris Kuester, Nicholas Kuyk­ endall, Jerika LaPointc-Howard, Bailey Lester, Christopher Link. Corrine Lubbers, Sarah McCord, Justine McCowan, Christo­ pher Miller, Mary Minehart, Leah Minshall, Montana Otis, Amy Patrick, Blain Patrick, Andrea Payne, Stephanie Ross, Steven Ross, Alicia Salis, Jessica Samis, Shawn Schut, Lacy Seamans, Coty Seaver, Holly Smith, Jessy Smith, Kelsie Smith, Andrew Spaulding, Jonathan Spencer, Jor­ dan Stewart, Amber Strick, Samantha VanDcnBerg, Kevin VanHoose, Larry White and Kirk Wolschleger. INFORMATION WE OBTAM WMX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW M YOU ARE M ACTIVE MKJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has teen mode In foe conditions of a mortgage made by Ttoy A Seaver (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated October 9,1998, and recorded on November 5, 1996 in Uber Document No. 1020347 In Berry Cotrrty Records, Michigan. and wes assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee tor Homeside Landtag. Inc., Assignee, by an assign­ ment dated September 14, 1966, which was recorded on October 18.1999, in Uber Document No. 1036704, Berry County Records, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo al foe date hereof foe sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FORTY-FOUR ANO 67/1X dotiars ($63,044.67). inducting interest at 6.750% per annum. Under tho power of sate oonUned In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that eaid mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of foe mort­ gaged premises, or some pert of foom, at pubfic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1XX) pm., on January 9,2003. Said premises are situated In TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are descried as: Part of foe West 1/2 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Bony Township. Barry County, Michigan more pofticuteriy described as fofiows: beginning at a point 37923 loot North and 1058.43 teet East of foe West 1/4 poet ot Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, and said point also being Sort 88 depose X minutes 56 seconds West 41.86 teet tram foe Soufooast cor­ ner ot Lot 1 of Polar Beach Plat as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Pago 14; thence Soufo 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds Cast 79.58 feet; foence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166.X feet foence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 1W.W feet; foence North 46 degrees 15 minutes X seconds East, along foe Southerly tine ot Kline Street. 1XX feet; foence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 sec­ onds East, along the Southerly line, 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shau bo 6 months) from the date ot such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case foe redemption period shal bo X days from tho date cf ouch sate. Dated: November 28,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Teem J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte 4200231069 Team J (12/28) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page 17 CASINO, from page I Smith and Barton LaBelle, gave some S 160.000 to a political action committee “that funnelcd campaign contributions to state lawmakers between 1998 and this year.” The Detroit News said that “of the 53 lawmakers currently in the House who received donations from the PAC bank­ rolled by Smith. LaBelle and Fabiano. 45 voted yes, five voted no and three didn’t vole.” Matt Resch, Engler’s deputy press rxcrctary. acknowledged that Engler has ‘ been friends with these gentlemen for any num­ ber of years.” But up until the House vote Tuesday, Resch said, Engler has stuck to his word to not negotiate with any tribes for compacts unless the legislature specifically requested him to do so. Birkholz said the last-minute push to pass a compact resolution made sense con­ sidering that “two-thirds of the house is leaving” after this session is completed. Term limits and other reasons contributed to a large turnover in legislators this com­ ing January. Also entering office is a new governor. “We’re in lame duck,” Birkholz said, re­ ferring to a term for a legislative session in which some members won’t be coming back for another term of office. “Histori­ cally a lot of bad public policy appears in lame duck sessions.” Birkholz said she continues to oppose the casino. She has written to the U.S. Bu­ reau of Indian Affairs, stating her opposi­ tion to the casino, she said. Other legisla­ tors against the casino have also written to the BIA. she said. There are also “other avenues being explored” by opponents of the casino, she said. Fred Jacobs, chairman of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, said he was not surprised that the Gun Lake Tribe and its lobbyists decided to push the casino resolution through now rather than wait until a new legislature convened in January'. “Their whole strategy has been to work hard to get it passed with this legislature. I think they had a better chance with this leg­ islature than the new legislature," Jacobs said. The Alliance recently gave guarded sup­ port to the casino, saying “this is not an en­ dorsement of gambling, but an endorse­ ment of economic development activities.” Jacobs said “the goal of the Alliance in Barry County is not to determine if the ca­ sino is going to go or not go. We’re saying if it does go, wc have to have a hand in all the issues affecting Barry County” so that the impact of the casino on the county “can be as positive as possible.” Jacobs said the Alliance examined some of the claims being made about possible negative impacts of lhe casino. Complaints of the opposition include assertions that the casino, which will be built on the corner of M-179 and U.S. 131 in Wayland Township, Allegan County, will increase crime in the area in which it is operating, will increase traffic, will increase incidents of drinking and driving, and will degrade the surround­ ing property. “Wc went to Mt. Pleasant and met with officials from the Battle Creek area,” Ja­ cobs said. Both areas have Indian-run casi­ nos. Neither place has “experienced an in­ crease in crimes that can be related to the casinos.” Jacobs said. “When wc met with the Sheriff’s Depart­ ment in Isabella County (where the Mt. Pleasant casino is located) the law enforce­ ment people said they have a great relation­ ship with the tribe,” Jacobs said. The tribe there “funds extra police officers and extra equipment,” he said. “If (the Gun lake Tribe) gives financial support to the law en­ forcement agencies like they did in Isabella County, local law enforcement could have a lot to gain.” According to Jon Campbell, chairman of the Allegan County Board of Commission­ ers, that board has already signed a letter of intent with the Gun lake Tribe to provide up to five deputies for casino-related law enforcement needs, with the tribe agreeing to pay for the cost of the deputies. While Allegan county commissioners have not taken an official vote on the ca­ sino, Campbell said, six out of nine com­ missioners signed a letter of support last year when the tribe first attempted to get a compact resolution passed by the state House. The 2001 House resolution, which urged Engler to negotiate a compact with the tribe, was defeated by one vote. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners has taken a stand against the casino, saying “gambling activity has brought dev­ astation to many families in other Michigan counties where it’s been introduced.” Assertions that the casino will increase crime in the area were contradicted by a re­ cently released Environmental Assessment of the casino property. The assessment states that crime rates in four counties where casinos are currently located in Michigan are actually lower than the re­ mainder of the state. The assessment cites a study by the National Gambling Impact Study Commission that “ultimately con­ cluded that insufficient data exists to quan­ tify or determine” if there is a relationship between crime and casinos. The compact on file in the Michigan House specifically prohibits members of organized crime from being employed by the casino or owning any part of the casino business. Those with criminal records are also not allowed to be employed by the ca­ sino. The compact gives the state the authority to examine the casino’s books. Jacobs said when the Alliance visited Isabella County, “from the reports we saw their drinking and driving incidents were almost the same as Barry County now.” Jacobs said the Mt. Pleasant casino “hasn’t attracted a lower class of problem people. In fact, they keep a higher class of customer base than what you would get from, say, a large sports bar.” In relation to degrading the neighbor­ hood, Jacobs said that some people might think putting a casino up in a largely rural area is not good “because they like green pastures, trees and open space.” However, Jacobs said, intersections of highways and expressways “have a ten­ dency to foster development. The issue is whether we can allow that development to happen without affecting surrounding ar­ eas. It goes back to good government. You have to have good planning and zoning in effect. When it comes to development, you don’t always have a choice. Developers generally dictate the choice. What we have to do is set the ground rules. I don’t think it makes any difference where you build the casino. Any time you’re going to build a development of this magnitude and effect change you’re going to have people who like it and people who don’t like it. If you have good ground rules and controls on growth you can leam to live with it.” According to the environmental assess­ ment. rather than degrading lhe neighbor­ hood, casinos historically increase sur­ rounding land values. “An increase in the area land values is logical given the number of individuals who will likely be seeking housing in the area, the potential for new businesses, the better net income realized by county resi­ dents deciding to work at one of the new jobs, and the major public payments made by the casino to local government," the as­ sessment states. The assessment also says that while traf­ fic will be increased, it won’t be a problem with the current highway infrastructure if certain improvements are made, such as the addition of stop signs and turning lanes. Jacobs said that while some claim they are against the casino on moral principals, some are simply feeling economically threatened. “One of the reasons people are against the casino is because it’s competition. Grand Rapids is concerned because the ca­ sino is going to be competition to the con­ vention city they’re trying to build. So a lot of people out of the Grand Rapids market are going to say * We don’t want it.’” Jacobs said that Grand Rapids continues to drive growth in the north end of Barry County. “But we’re not saying to Ke.it County we don’t want your growth. Wc ha­ ven’t put a moat around Barry County and said you can’t come here. Wc have to leam to adjust to it with visionary leadership and good zoning and planning.” According to the tribe, many local or­ ganizations have given their formal support to the casino. Locally, in addition to the Al­ liance, the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce recently passed a resolution of support. “The Gun Lake casino has strong local support," tribal chairman D.K. Sprague said. Supportive organizations include the 6,000-mcmbcr Friends of Gun Lake Indi­ ans, the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Com­ merce, the city of Allegan, the Kalamazoo Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Plainwell Chamber of Commerce, the Wayland Chamber of Commerce, the Don Business Association, the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Michigan, the Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce, the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce and the Wayland Township Board, among others. Sprague said the Gun Lake Tribe “ap­ plauds the Michigan House of Representa­ tives for taking a decisive step that will benefit the people of the state as well as the citizens of Allegan and Barry counties and southwestern Michigan.” In addition to approval by the state sen­ ate of the compact resolution, the U.S. Bu­ reau of Indian Affairs still has to make a decision on whether to put the 146 acres of land on which the casino will sit into trust, which must be done before a Class III li­ cense can be approved. People can still give input on the tribe’s trust request by writing the BIA at One Federal Drive, Room 550, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111. LEGAL HOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard G. Sumor and Debra S. Sunior. husband and wife, to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 16. 1999 and recorded January 3. 2000 in Liber 1039754. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 21. 1999 and recorded on March 17. 2000 in Liber 1042197. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five and 15/100 Dollars ($106,635.15) including interest at the rate of 13.8% per annum. Under tne power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9. 2003 The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village, according to the recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. J.1 which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A.. As Custodian Or Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1119 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MHJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mads by James E. Nielsen. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September 2. 1999, and recorded on September 7, 1999 Instrument No. 1034961 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-record­ ed on November 19, 1999 in Instrument • 1038253. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 2. 1999. which was recorded on October 6. 1990. m Instrument No. 1036237, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 92/100 dollars ($68,826.92). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on January 16,2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lot 6 lying North of Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the South tide of the West 1/2 of Lot 1, an in Block 25 of I. N. Keeler's addition to the Village of Mtodtovtfie. according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 5,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File •200128353 Teams PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP PROFESSIONAL CAR Ct EANING Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes Si 0.00 DISCOUNT ON COMPLETE DETAILING Washing , Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special 1510 STAB SCHOOL RD. IZ4 MawwaorsuuA 269 / 945-5607 Year End Clearance!10% Off All Fabrics Sale ends Dec 31. 2002 1 218 E. State St. Hastings • 945-9673 HW«t Oewwa Pjct-Ue sutuxi Notice of Mortgage Forecloeure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen, a single man (original mortgagors) to Amenfirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2000. and recorded on July 13. 2000 Instr* 1046714 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Comenca Bank, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 22. 2000. which was recorded on July 13. 2000. Instr *1046715 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 92/100 dollars ($11,215.92). including interest al 13.500% per annum. Under the power of saie contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m., on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lol 6 lying North of Hitfiway. also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the South side of the West 1/2 of Lot 1. al m Block 25 of I. N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: December 5, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200125745 Team H (1/24)3) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condrtions of a mortgage made by David L Sensiba and Katherine M. Sensiba. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated Novem­ ber 7.1997. and recorded on November 19,1997 in Document No. 1004303 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 1999, which was recorded on May 5, 2000, in Document No. 1043933 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY AND 86/100 dollars ($84,540.86), including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 9, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 feet thereof subject to the right of way for Grange Road. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case lhe redemption period shall ba 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 . Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite •200231113 Team J (12126) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua R. Baidry and Stacie L Baidry husband and wile (onginal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electtonic Regrtttabon Systems. Inc., acting solely as nom­ inee for Lender: Aegis Mortgage Corporation db'a UC Lending. Mortgagee, dated October 26. 2001. and recorded on November 2. 2001 tn Liber Instrument •1069120 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sun of EIGHTY! HREE THOUSAND TWELVE AND 58/100 dollars ($83,012 58). including interest at 10.331% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a saie of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 14 of the Daniel Strikers Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date ol such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 46025 File *200231455 TeamH (12/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW F \ OU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Fhkkema and Mekssa Ftekema husband and wile (original mortgagors) to EquFirsi Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31.2001. and recorded on June 5. 2001 in insfrument No. 1060894 in Barry County Records. Mtohigm. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Citiftnanoal Mortgage Company. Inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated October 31.2001. which was recorded on November 13. 2001. in Instalment No. 1069621. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO ANO 11/100 dollars ($142,372. IT), inciurfrng kneretf at fO 350% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case nwfe and provided, notice is hereby given tost sted mort­ gage wM be torectoeed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1.00 p.m.. on January 9, 2003. Said premise* are situated in CITY OF MDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Ridgeview, according to the rec***ded Plat there of in Uber 6 of Plats on Page 32. Barry County. The redemption period ehal be 6 month(a) from the dele ot such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with IB48CL 600 3241a. in which case tie redemption period aha! be 30 days from the dele of such sale. Dated: November 21. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teem M (248) 593-1306 Trott 8 Trott, PC. Attorneys and Counsekxs 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 He 4200229800 Team M (12Z19) SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 (1/2/03) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 10,2002, are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Card of Thanks The family of Michael L. Martin would like to express our deepest gratitude and thank yous for all the kindness, food, flowers, donations and cards during our loss. A special thanks to Pennock Hospital. Spectrum Health, all the doctors and nurses and friends who helped us during the weeks Michael was in the hospi­ tal. Also thanks to the American Legion for their part in the service for Mike & to the Moose Lodge for the luncheon. A very special thanks to Ray & Tom Girrbach for all the help & support they gave us in the loss of our loved one. We love you Mike & will miss you dearly. Mom & Dad - Don & Joan Martin Brother Craig (Marianne) Emily Sister Kathlean (Ed) Pike & Family Sister Susanne (Tom) Parker & Family Sister Marianne (Micheal) Slocum & Family Sister Marcia Martin & Family Loxi Motts. Daughter Kimo Martin. Son Dawnie & Sis— t It’s that time of year * for us to enjoy cheer! A » And it’s your turn to buy! �Page 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 COUNTY BOARD, from page I Commission, for county elected officials, Brown said Tuesday afternoon that if those increases arc implemented, funding to cover the costs is in the contingency fund. Commissioners have not commented pub­ licly on the Compensation Commission's suggested pay increases. If the County Board docs not take action against the pro­ posed pay hikes (by a two-thirds vote), the raises will be in next year’s paychecks. The county also is currcr ily negotiating new contracts with four baigaining units: the Courthouse Employees Association, command officers, deputies and corrections workers. Any pay increases for those groups would have to come out of the con­ tingency fund, too, he said. Overall, next year’s budget is 3.87 per­ cent higher than the current one. What did get the budget ax were many requested capital budget expenditures for such items as software, computers, carpet­ ing, office furniture, storage units, file cabi­ nets. etc. Departments requested $107,674 of capital spending, but only $25,000 was budgeted. Before the County Board voted unani­ mously to adopt the new budget. County Circuit Judge Fisher asked commissioners to reconsider eliminated capital items for the trial court. He was the only person to speak during the budget hearing. The 2003 budget does not include trial court requests for $16,000 for two copiers and $15,000 for remodeling the District Court office to restructure the magistrate’s office or hearing room to provide office space for a probation officer. “The situation we have there is certainly less than ideal." he said. “These are not really luxury items we’re asking for. “Given the trial court’s recent perform­ ance, wc believe this is not a good idea (to eliminate the capital requests),” Fisher said in a written statement to commissioners. “Our current projections for 2002 indi­ cate a budget surplus of at least $50,000 in expenses, and extra revenue of nearly $100,000. It is difficult for us to understand why these necessary items were eliminated, and wc would ask that they be restored," he said in the written statement. Fisher also asked the board to consider levying ail of its authorized millage. How­ ever, the board has already set the millage levy. “Given the fact that every other govern­ ment entity in Barry County does levy its full authorized millage, and given the fact that demands on local government for serv­ ices continue to increase while state sup­ port continues to decline, we believe this is not the best response to our current circum­ stances," he said. "...We're struggling to improve our serv­ ices with what we have. We’re trying to work smart rather than harder. The fact of the matter is, nobody is helping us at the state level and it’s not going to get any bet­ ter from what I understand; it’s going to get worse next year.” Statewide, he said. 26,000 felons are on the loose because there’s nobody to track them down and arrest them. Probation offi­ cers, including those in Barry County, have an average of 122 felony caseloads per per­ son. MI had to go lobby the Legislature, our representative, to get them to put a half­ time clerical person back in our office so 1 could get pre-sentence reports typed. These are the types of pressures we're trying to deal with,” Fisher said. Chairman MacKenzie told him the board plans to take the year-end surplus this year County adopts Farmland preservation ordinance by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County of Commissioners took a giant step Tuesday to protect the county’s farmland for future generations. In a 7-1 vote, the County Board ap­ proved a Farmland Preservation Ordinance, which, quoting from the document: • Protects farmland by acquiring devel­ opment rights voluntarily offered by land­ owners. • Authorizes ilie cash purchase and/or in­ stallment purchases of such development rights. • Places an agricultural conservation easement on the property which restricts future development. • Provides the procedures and guidelines governing the purchase of development rights and the placement of an agricultural easement. The easements will be permanent, re­ gardless of transfers in property ownership. Having a Purchase of Development Rights program in the ordinance will allow the county to take advantage of federal and state matching funds when available. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic cast the only dissenting vote. During the meeting, he had a number of questions about the ordinance and commented that the permanent nature of the ordinance both­ ered him. However, proponents who spoke &i ihe meeting said that was the essence of the ordinance's vital role - to preserve farmland forever. “Forever is just such a long time," he said. “It’s hard for me to envision what the county is going to look like in 100 or 200 years. After that length of time, he said there might be a better use for farmland property. “...One hundred and fifty years ago, there were no airplanes so an airport was of no concern. What might be invented that we can’t even dream of?...” “You can’t have your cake and eat it, too,” Commissioner Tom Wilkinson said. and roll it into funds for building rehabilita­ tion, data processing and vehicles, and pet haps the trial court's request for copiers and remodeling could be provided from the sur­ plus fund balances. “Wc have no certainty what that dollar amount will be until the audit is com­ pleted...,” MacKenzie said. There may be as much as $200,000 of surplus funds this year from unexpected revenue and pro­ posed expenditures that were not spent. Brown later told the board. “1 think we’re all aware of the outstand­ ing job the Trial Court has done with its budget,” MacKenzie said. “Frankly, I don’t know what we’d do if you discontinued that practice. Your surpluses have been an important part of the entire budgeting pic­ ture. If there’s a year that doesn’t happen, we’ll be in trouble.” MacKenzie said when the county’s mil­ lage rate was set recently, he was not per­ sonally in favor of authorizing the county’s full millage to be levied because of the state of the economy and because some citizens are struggling financially already. MacKenzie and Fisher and other county officials will be discussing the trial court’s concerns more in depth in the future. General fund budget requests to the county for 2003 were pared down in the fi­ nal budget in some instances. For instance, the Barry Conservation District, which had wanted $20,000, got $2,000 - the same as last year. Commissioner Wayne Adams said he is concerned about the need for more funds for the Conservation District and additional law enforcement road patrol. Requested jail funding of $1,168,979 has been reduced to $1,123,250. The appropriation request from the City­ County Airport also was reduced from $24,475 to $21350. The park appropriation request for $12,000 was shaved to $8,000, the same “It’s cither going to be farmland or it’s not...Urban sprawl is here to stay and farms arc not." Commissioner Jim French noted that amendments can be trade to the ordinance. MacKenzie said he wanted to delay the vote and bring in legal counsel to discuss the ordinance and completely understand its ramifications. Commissioner Ken Neil also wondered if the county was moving ahead of the state's public hearings or. farmland preservation. Kent and Clinton counties have identical ordinances to Barry's. The program provides for Barry County to purchase development rights and for an agricultural conservation easement to be placed on the farmland so it will not un­ dergo development for non-agricultural purposes. This is strictly on a voluntary ba­ sis. officials emphasized. The ordinance was drafted by the Barry Community Land Partnership (BCLP). an ad hoc group appointed in early 2001 by the County Board. The ordinance is especially important. BCLP members have said, because of the increased pressure for residential and com­ mercial development in the growing county. With that growth comes increasing conflict from non-farmers over farming practices and increased trespassing, liability exposure and property damage. Maintaining a long-term business envi­ ronment for agriculture is a key goal of the ordinance as well as preserving the rural character and scenic attributes of open spaces, enhancing environmental benefits and maintaining the quality of life of county residents. A seven-member County Agricultural Preservation Board is to be appointed by the County Board to oversee the farmland preservation program. The county may finance the program by county general appropriations, grants, do­ nations. general fund revenue, bonds or notes, special assessments as permitted by law and other sources approved by the County Board. The preservation program also may be financed with proceeds from the sale of development rights by the county if the land is repurchased by the landowner after a court has determined, through eminent domain, that the use of those development rights is necessary for a specific public interest, need ot purpose. amount given last year. The prosecuting attorney's office hod re­ quested $545,127, but the new budget grants $535,127. Friend of the Court re­ quested $768,060, but received $757,080. Adult Probation wanted 515,380, but is budgeted for $12,480. Only one department. Veterans Affairs, received more than it requested. It was granted $14,325, nearly double its request of $7325. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having bean mode in tho conditions ot a certain Mortgage made by DAVID BARNES and MYRENE BRIGGS BARNES to NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, of Hastings. Michigan, as Mortgagee dated JUNE 6, 2001. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of BARRY and State of MicNgan. on JUNE 13, 2001 in Document No. 1061373 on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of One Hundred. Sixteen Thousand. Four Hundred. Sixty-Four and 79/00 ($116,464.79) Dolors. and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage. or any part thereof, whereby the power of saie contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained m said Modgage and in pursuance ot the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding tho Circuit Court in and tor said County, on Thursday. December 19. 2002. nt 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon of said day. and said premises will De sold to pay tho amount sc as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs. Attorney's fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay en or prior to the date of said sale; which promises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 33, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, distant South 89*58 06* East 1596.96 feet from the North 1/4 Post of said Section 33; thence South 00*33'M* West 268 00 feet, thence North 89*58 06' West 80.00 feet; thence South 00*33 2*' West 1052.06 feet to the South line of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33: thence South 89*53*10" East 416.00 feet thence North 00*33*24* East 1052.65 feet; thence South 86c55 32* West 138 28 feet, thence North 00*33'24- East 7.5 feet: thence North 89*5806* West 132 feet; thence North 00*33'24* East 268.00 feet to said North Section line; thence North 89°58 06‘ West 66 00 feet to the place of beginning. Except that portion deeded to the Michigan State Highway department for Highway purposes as evidenced in Liber 291 on Page 498. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan Redemption Penod under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is six (6) months. The penod of redemption win be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated November 18. 2002 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS A Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Attorneys tor National Bank of Hastings By ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 (12/19) Thanks for the ‘Coffees' The Barry County Chamber ot Commerce Monday morning presented a certifi­ cate of thanks to Senator Joanne Emmons and Representative Nick Smith. These certificates were accepted by their representatives. Tom Chadwick and Greg Moore, who attended Legislative Coffee sessions monthly from September through June. Get Your Copies of The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations Hastings • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Press • Old Time Bakery • Penn-Nook Gifts • Plumb's •R&Js • Tom’s Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post • Granny’s General Store • J-Ad Graphics • Mitch’s Superette Market Nashville • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl’s Market Cappon’s Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Other • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cloverdale General Store Banfield General Store Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Woodland Express Orangeville 66 Pine Lake Grocery Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling Goldi.worthys, Inc., Hickory Comers Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) Lacey Store Vermontville Grocery Fein's Food & Beverage Fine Lake Party Store Dowling Cookie Store Lake Odessa Delton • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Speedway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Welch’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Middleville • Lake-0 Shell • Carl’s Market • L.O. Express Freeport L& J’s Our Village General Store Gun Lake Dr. David Skjacrlund of the Department of Agriculture told the County Board, in answer to Neil’s concern, that nothing in the state's current discussions would have a bearing on the county ordinance. The state is discussing how it should distribute funds across the state for the program. He has been involved in writing legislation regard­ ing farmland preservation and is a consult­ ant to 12 counties. Skjaerlund said farmland preservation has had a good track record in other places for about 25 years. The attorney general's office staff has re­ viewed the ordinance, he said. At this week’s County Board meeting. Commissioner Jim French thanked all the people who put in “a lot of work” to draft the ordinance and thanked those who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. Tom Guthrie, longtime farmer and for­ mer Farm Bureau official who was in the audience, said the ordinance is a tool for fu­ ture planning. He also said one of his relatives had signed the Declaration of Independence more than 200 years ago, and noted that the County Board has an opportunity to sign a farmland preservation document in which “future generations will be proud of you." Skjaerlund said communities, in their master plans, can determine “where you want to grow and those farms won’t be eli­ gible to protect their farmland and the same for high density residential development. “...Forever is a long time, but I’ve had farmers in other communities tell me that they are willing to donate a portion of their development because they want to leave a legacy. They have made it very clear that they don't want, when they pass on, to have somebody else come in and develop that properly so they are donating a portion of their easement value to establish a perma­ nent easement," he said. “The program is not meant to conflict with growth but actually complement it in a very set pattern that works very well...When you approve a subdivision plat, that is permanent as well," Skjaerlund said. “You’re just trying to plan for agricul­ ture where it should be..." Barry County Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agent Dennis Pennington told the County Board that there is a lot of inter­ est in the farmland preservation program. He said he receives calls every week about the status of the program. Bonnie White of Irving Township also encouraged commissioners to approve the farmland preservation ordinance to pre­ serve the lifestyle of farmers. She hopes to grow organic foods on her acreage and noted that she’s threatened by subdivisions. Linda Gasper of Thomapple Township also voiced support for the ordinance as did Steve Bare of the U.S. Department of Agri­ culture and the Prairieville Township Plan­ ning Commission. Commissioner Tom Wing, chairman of the County Development Committee, said the county’s next steps might be to set up a fund to receive state funding for the pro­ gram and to select members for the County Agricultural Preservation Board. MacKenzie said the County Develop­ ment Committee could interview prospec­ tive Preservation Board members. TERM, from page I Storms happily noted that the YMCA program took in more revenue than ex­ penses, so he presented a check for $371.86 to Campbell and said another check for $827.41 already had been sent to the city, bringing the total refund to $1,199.07. Storms praised the organizational and coordination work of Deb Hcuss and Laura Brandt in making the summer playground program of 2002 a huge success in the face of a budget crisis and a lack of time. • Learned that the city will pay $528 a year for operation of a traffic light at Apple and Broadway. The Federal Highway Ad­ ministration is paying for all of the installa­ tion costs and the city and Michigan De­ partment of Transportation arc sharing other costs. The total estimated cost of the project is almost $41,000. • Agreed to renewal of a two-year meter reading contract with Consumers Energy, at 65 cents per meter next year and 66 cents in 2004. Campbell cast the only "no" vote." • Was told by Campbell that the meeting of Monday, Dec. 23, must be held in spite of the holiday season, but if anyone has to be out of town, it isn't a big deal because there is a very light agenda. He told council members that he and the clerk had to be present to call the meeting to order and re­ cord proceedings. "For anyone who's not going to be here, don't worry about it," he said. Campbell, however, promised a huge meeting with a full plate Jan. 13, 2003, when the city manager’s evaluation will be completed and salaries and appointments will be recommended. Councilman Donald Tubbs told Barry County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson that he did a fine job and he appreciated Wilk­ inson showing up to virtually all City Council meetings in his two-year term. Wilkinson lost his bid for re-election to the commissioner's seat representing the city in the August primary. His successor will be retired County Sheriffs Deputy Donald Nevins. �The Hastings Banner - Thursoay. December 12. 2002 - Page 19 Police ask for public’s help to find woman charged with manslaughter by Shelly Suker Staff Writer Investigators arc asking for the public's help in their effort to apprehend and arraign Linda Kay Fox on charges relating to the methadone overdose death of her daughter. 32-ycar-old Lynettc Kocher in Rutland Township last May. Also sought is Fox's boyfriend. Richard Milan, on a warrant for obstructing justice during a Michigan State Police investiga­ tion into Kocher’s death. Milan is the brother of Barry County's Deputy Drain Commissioner. Judith Milan, also charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the case for allegedly hid­ ing Kocher's child from authorities on the night of Kocher's death. “Anybody that has information regarding the whereabouts of Linda Fox or Richard Milan are asked to contact their local police agency or Silent Observer.’’ said Trooper Bryan Fuller of the Hastings Post. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill authorized charges of manslaugh­ ter, obstruction of justice and identity theft against Fox Nov. 14 but Fox has so far eluded authorities, said Fuller. A Sparrow Hosr :tal autopsy revealed Kocher, who was found dead in Fox’s Up­ ton Road home May 5, had ingested eight times the lethal dose of methadone, said Fuller. McNeill charges that Fox killed her daughter by giving her the methadone and that she obstructed justice when she alleg­ edly gave authorities the name of a Kala­ mazoo woman when asked about her daughter’s identity. She also produced a driver's license bearing the other woman’s photo and infor­ mation, police said. Police said Kocher was found in the home she shared with Fox, Milan, and Kocher’s boyfriend, Jeff Rurka at about 9:45 p.m. after Richard Milan allegedly called 911. Kocher had no pulse and was not breath­ ing when police arrived. “How long she had been that way, we don’t know but as early as 8:30 a.m., there were indications that she was having diffi­ culty breathing and was unresponsive throughout the day,” said Fuller. Fuller said that after Kocher was pro­ nounced dead at Pennock Hospital, he learned through police crime computers that Kocher’s child was listed as endan­ gered. |^ad no idea there was a child uatil this point or an order to remove a child.” said Fuller. Judith Milan told police she provided her brother and Fox with a cellular telephone in her name because the couple had bad credit. "She advised her brother. Richard Milan, had arrived at her house on the night in question,” police reported. “She stated he arrived with Kocher's child. She said he came over to remove the child from the scene due to the existing protective service pickup order and to have her accompany him back to the residence for moral sup­ port.” Richard Milan allegedly told his sister that Kocher had overdosed. “She said about thirty minutes after Richard arrived. Fox called and asked for him to come back to the Upton Road ad­ dress." police said. “She stated that he had brought the child probably for the same reason they had lied about the identity of Kocher, so the child could not be taken by Social Services." Judith Milan also told police she knew of the existing pickup order for the baby two to three months prior to Kocher’s death and that the child was not in any danger with Fox and her brother. Judith also allegedly called Fox a “legal” drug addict because she is addicted to drugs prescribed by her doctor. “She stated that Richard did not tell her that they had lied to the police about pro­ viding a false name for Kocher,” police re­ ported. “She said she learned about that later.” A search warrant executed by police at the Fox home turned up a certain amount of controlled substances. It is believed that Kocher and Fox moved to Hastings to avoid the Kalamazoo County Family Independence Agency. “She (Kocher) has two other sets of twins which were not in her custody and there was an order out of Kalamazco to pick up the one-year-old” whom police be­ lieve was present in the home when Kocher died. The child was recovered by Barry County Child Protective Services and turned over to the Kalamazoo County Fam­ ily Independence Agency, police said. Witnesses have told police that on the night before Kocher's death, Kocher and Fox had allegedly gone to Kalamazoo to buy drugs, though Rurka. Fox and Milan said they had gone to do laundry. “Both (Rurka) and Fox gave similar ac­ counts o6twhM4Mnspired the evening fore,” said police. “Later, it was found that Michigan Streams and Lakes they had fabricated the story ahead of time. Their stories didn’t make sense and the truth came out about the events the evening before.” A witness told authorities that Fox is a heroin user, that she had tried to sell her methadone pills in the past and that Fox had once called her and asked her to get her some liquid methadone. Another witness told police that Fox helped Lynettc Kocher “get back on drugs,” and that Fox had participated in prostitution and had offered her daughter to males for the purpose of sex in order to ob­ tain controlled substances. Police said the witness also claimed that Fox had taken pictures of Kocher to sell to people for dope and that in the past, Fox had allegedly shot her daughter up with heroine in the past to help her feel better. Methadone is a synthetic drug developed to help heroine addicts break their depend­ ence on the drug. Authorities warn that methadone is also addictive. Fuller said Kocher was showing signs of difficulty in breathing at about 8:30 a.m. and throughout the day, they checked her pulse and her eyes which were closed and covered in secretions. “A reasonable person would think some­ thing is wrong and say, ‘maybe we need to call an ambulance,” Fuller said. “That was never dor.?.” Kocher’s death was caused by “mixed drug intoxication,” Fuller said. “The most prominent drug was methadone.” Fuller said Fox suffers from a condition which requires her to take pain killers. “It apparently got to a point where she became addicted to it,” Fuller said. The case has been linked to the May 11 stabbing death of Kalamazoo man Terry DeHollander, police have said, noting that Kocher and Rurka had illegally taken money out of the account of DeHollander’s roommate by stealing his ATM card in February in Kalamazoo. “During the course of their investigation, they found items believed to be heroin in Ms. Kocher and Mr. Rurka’s apartment," police said. “Linda Fox also lived at that residence during this time but was not pre­ sent during this report. During that investi­ gation, someone had made the comment that due to the fact they got caught with the heroin, the person who made the report was going to die.” Rurka and Kocher’s brother, Kenneth Kocher, have been charged in connection with ^staying tod KdttTtfetiWN^n trial for the murder in Kalamazoo. Authorities reportedly believe that DeHottandcr was killed in retaliation for events that led to Lynettc Kocher's over­ dose and that DcHollandcr's roommate Donald Warden was the intended victim. Rurka has not been charged in connec­ tion with Lynettc Kocher's death and the case is still under investigation. Judith Milan is scheduled to appear for a prc-.xani hearing on the obstruction of jus­ tice charge in Barry County District Court. Keep friends and relatives in touch with stories from their hometown. Give them a GIFT SUBSCRIPTION to The Hastings BANNER. Graphics at 945-9554 PHOTO Center The holidays are almost over! Make the memories last forever with film processing from the specialists at Printing Plus Usually, when you grab your camera to capture the moment, it's a one-time opportunity. Don't risk losing your memorable photos. 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Diana Patrick is serving three years pro­ bation on 2001 drug-related convictions stemming from a police raid on a Gun Lake Motel where Patrick and another man were found operating a methamphetamine lab. Troopers again encountered Patrick Nov. 17 when they stopped a pickup truck on Pickeral Cove near Marsh Road at about 5 p.m. for speeding and an alleged seat belt violation by Patrick. The male driver was handcuffed for al­ legedly driving without a license and when officers turned their attention toward Pat­ rick, she allegedly gave a false name, said police. “When we found her ID and we started questioning her, she took off and (we) went after her and got her arrested," said a trooper. “She started kicking and fighting and wc sprayed her once." After placing the woman into the car with her hands cuffed behind her back, the troopers turned their attention to the driver. “In maybe a minute, she slipped the cuffs in front of her, took the seat belt off and I don't know if she opened the door or slipped out the window,” said police, who searched for Patrick for the next six hours. Patrick was found three days later by Wayland police who placed her under ar­ rest and turned her over to Barry County authorities. Patrick also is accused of failing to ap­ pear in court on June 27 to explain why she had not been paying her fines and costs. “Drugs are alleged to be involved," said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “She assaulted police, she dam­ aged police property, she escaped police custody." Judge James Fisher entered a guilty plot on Patrick's behalf until she can retain at­ torney Vincent Green. “I apologize to my family and to Mr. (trooper) Hofmeister," Patrick said while clutching a Bible. “I apologize to Mr. John Reid (probation officer.) I ask you to let me out of jail today so I can get on with my life.” Fisher granted Patrick a $1,000 cash bond, which she later posted. But Patrick was back in court Tuesday for arraignment on four new charges alleg­ ing that she intimidated witnesses on Fri­ day, Dec. 6. “The allegations involve threats on wit­ nesses against her in the other case," said McNeill, referring to the assault of police and escape. “Within hours of her release, after she apologized, she called the person who was in the vehicle with her and said she was going to kill him and his spouse.” Patrick denied the charges saying there is “no proof I did this,” she said to the judge. “I’m going through enough. Do you think I'd call and threaten a person's life and their children's’ life? I did not call her or threaten her.” Patrick said she went home to see her parents the day she got out of jail last week. “These charges, I believe, will be dropped,” she said while asking for a per­ sonal recognizance bond. She was lodged on $10,000, 10-percent bond. In other court business: • Brothers Tommy Lavem and Jimmy John Rosenberg were arraigned Thursday on one count each of witness intimidation H PILLOWTOP | | BEVERAGE PRODUCTION/FACTORY: to $10/ Hr. * benefits. Raises, per­ manent, (616)949-2424, Job­ line fee. HI-LO/SHIPPING 4c RECETVING/WAREHOUSE: to $13/Hr. + benefits, local, fulltime. (616)949-2424 Job­ linefee. RECEPTIONIST: to $12/Hr. ♦ benefits, good people skills, on job training. (616)949-2421 Jobline fee. ROUTE DRIVERS: to $530/ wk. + benefits. Many need­ ed, major company. (616)949-2424 Jobline fee. DRIVER WANTED: TRACTOR/TRAILER. 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Satisfaction guaranteed, 24hr. flood serv­ ice, We're now accepting Mastercard, Visa A Discover credit cards. 7am-7pm Mon.Sat. (616)374-3035._________ QUILTING: QUALITY QUILTING on a gammill machine. Fenny Jo's Quilting Service. Call Florence or Jen­ ny 9 (269)795-7465. MATTRESS (517)719-8062 HUNTER APARTMENTS NOW LEASING: 1 bedroom apartments, income based, heat included, immediate oc­ cupancy. Equal Housing Op­ portunity. (269)795-9660 her to have Life Line set up in her home. Life Line al­ lowed her to feel safe and se­ cure in her own home and the family is very thankful forthishomccaresystem. We wish to thank everybody that works for this service. A very' special1hanks goes out to the people that work for the Barry County Communi­ ty Hospice. During the last weeks of her life these won­ derful people helped her feel comfortable in her own home and made things easier for the family. We feel having the month of November recognized for National Hospice Month is something they have earned and deserve. Once again we thank everybody for their help during this stressful time. Her loving children. THE FAMILY OF Phyllis J. Alber Wishes to thank everyone for their support at her sud­ den passing. We wish we could thank everyone indi­ vidually, but the support was ana is overwhelming and makes that impossible. Please know that we valued all the food, cards, flowers, shoulders A presence of each & every one of you. A special thank you to the Wren Funeral Home and Pastor Gary Newton for offi­ ciating at the graveside serv­ ice. Also a special thank you to Felpausch Food Center for their support and donanons. Thank you all. THE FAMILY OF Berdetta Hansen would like to express their sincere heartfelt thanks to the friends, neighbors and family for their support and kindness during the illness of our mother this year. We wish to thank the staff at Pennock Hospital for the care that she received when she was there, with special thanks going to the doctors and nurses on staff. Doctor Brennan, Doctor Rappaport and Doctor Barnett were ex­ ceptional in their help to the family. We wish to thank the Chaplin Gale Kraft at Pen­ nock Hospital for helping for allegedly threatening Delton couple Don and Cynthia Milligan June 23. The Milligans were reportedly prepared to testify against Timmy Allen Rosenberg last summer when they later refused, claiming that Timmy’s brothers intimidated them by threatening to bum their barn and tools, which would have destroyed their business. Tommy and Jimmy Rosenberg are free on $2,500 personal recognizance bonds awaiting pre-exam hearings, which were set for Dec. 11, but have been postponed. If convicted, they could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison. McNeill had requested $5,000 cash bonds on each brother, however, stating that “from ail information known, (they are) actively involved in (their) brother’s activities.” • Curtis Trumble, 33, of Kalamazoo, was ordered to spend one to two years in prison with credit for 37 days served on his con­ victions of fourth degree fleeing police and resisting and obstructing police. In exchange for his guilty pleas, the re­ maining charges of drunk driving, phone tapping/cutting, second offense domestic violence, unlawful use of an automobile and driving without a license during the Marsh Road incident May 26 were dis­ missed. Trumble said the incident can be partly blamed on his Attention Deficit Hyperac­ tivity Disorder. “I don’t think about things as they’re happening,” he said. “I think about them after the fact.” “It’s also called no impulse control," said Judge Fisher. “That’s what leads to a lot of criminal behavior.” • David Bozc, 18. of Cloverdale, had his sentence delayed for one year on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon for throwing a golf ball at a man and causing injury earlier this year in Hope Township. He was also ordered to spend 93 days in jail with credit for 31 days served and the balance suspended, plus two years on pro­ bation on a conviction of malicious de­ struction of property for causing less than $200 damage to a vehicle. “I hope they forgive me,” Boze said of the victims. “If not, I understand.” Fisher told Boze he is “very disturbed” by what he read about Bozc in the pre-sen­ tence report. “It says you punched a 10-year-old at a football game,” Fisher said, “and that you drink yourself silly and pass out. 1 don’t like what I read and I’m not going to put up withit." • Paul Garten, 18, of Hastings, was or­ dered to spend four months in jail with credit for 93 days sen'cd on his convictions of violating protenbn by consuming alco­ hol. He is on probation for two May convic­ tions of unlawful use of a vehicle and as­ sault and battery. • Eric Fitzpatrick, 23, of Plainwell, was found guilty of violating his probation committing the criminal offenses of deliv­ ery of marijuana, possession of marijuana and failing to provide proof of AA or NA attendance to his probation agent. “He’s a drug dealer and he’s a repeat problem,” said McNeill. • Chad Branch, 26, of Plainwell, was or­ dered to serve six months in jail on each of his two convictions of felonious driving and drunk driving, which occurred on March Road July 20. The incident led to a crash which caused serious injury to another person. "The report references $40,000 in costs to the victim,” said McNeill. “Mr. Branch can be extremely pleased he didn’t kill someone ” • Benjamin Mann, 17, of Hastings, was granted probation under the terms of the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act Status on his charge of felonious driving stemming from a June 24 crash on North M-37. Mark Miller, 22, was airlifted to Spec­ trum Health Butterworth Campus from the scene of the crash with closed head inju­ ries. The crash also injured the driver of the pickup passenger Kara Aicken. Mann and Aicken were treated for their injuries at Pennock Hospital. Mann’s vehicle allegedly made a left hand turn at Upton Road without properly yielding to an oncoming 1997 Dodge van. The van driver apparently tried to avoid the collision causing his van to overturn af­ ter impact though he was not seriously in­ jured. Teen hospitalized for alcohol poisoning HASTINGS - A 23-ycar-old Kentwood v.onuta was charged with four misdemeanor counts of furnishing alcohol to minors alter her sister and three of her friends were found under the influence by police Nov. 9. One of those friends, a 15-year-old Hastings girl, registered a .22-perccnt bodily alco­ hol content after the car they were in was slopped by police on South Hanover Street al 12:44 a.m. for swerving and crossing the center line. After being turned over to her mother, the girl became very sick and was taken to a hospital where she was treated for severe dehydration, she told police. The girl and the three other girls, all age 14. were issued citations for being minors in possession of alcohol. The car s driver, a 16-ycar-old Hastings girl, had not been drinking and was taking lhe girls home when they were slopped ’>y police, officers reported. After the girls gave conflicting stories Io police about where the alcohol came from, the older woman confessed that she had purchased the alcohol for the girls. "(Suspect) said the girls repeatedly asked her to buy for them and that on the night in question, she finally gave in to them." said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. "It was appar­ ently with the understanding that the girls would not be going anywhere." The women turned herself in on the arrest warrant to a Hastings City Police officer al the Barry County Jail Dec. 6. but has not been arraigned on the charges. Two stolen tool trailers sought by police CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A tool trailer stolen last weekend from a funeral home construction site on M-79 near Swift Road is the latest such theft being investigated by the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Another trailer stolen Oct. 9 has not been recovered. In the most recent case, Trooper Dale Lyncma said an Amish construction crew for Coblentz Construction of Vermontville returned to the site Sunday afternoon to find ’he: their eight- by 16-foot tool trailer had apparently been hauled away. “They had all of their tools in it,” said Lyncma. “Someone went there with a pickup truck. I’m assuming, and drove away with it.” Lyncma said the trailer was last seen Saturday afternoon and that the business has no insurance on the trailer o» its contents. The dual axle trailer is a white, metal covered trailer containing nearly $10,000 in tools, including nail guns, extension ladders, power tools, framing guns, a table saw. two generators, an air compressor and more. It had been locked with a green padlock and the ladders were attached to the side. Anyone with information is asked to ca«l the Michigan State Police at 948-8283 and ask for Trooper Lyncma or to call Barry County Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Trooper Bryan Fuller is seeking a black, six- by 28-foo< construction trailer with a window on the left side taken from the yard of its Bcvcr Road owner Oct. 7. Fuller said the trailer is a shiny, 1999 Taylor Metal Works trailer filled with concrete forms. Also inside was a 9.9 horsepower Mercury outboard motor and a Honda genera­ tor. Police have no suspects and ask anyone with information to call their office. Quads missing from hunting area MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - Two 1998 quad all-terrain vehicles, one a Yamaha Blaster and one a Honda Four Trax four wheel drive have been reported stolen from the 7006 block of Clark Road where they had been chained to a post and locked. Michigan State Police troopers said the suspects “somehow removed the chain,” and loaded the vehicles onto a trailer and drove away. “Wc have evidence that was left at the scene, which will be useful in the development of suspects," said police. 3r. -1 TMAM3VO3B HwttJuMib iu J....... Counterfeit bills still turning up locally HASTINGS - For the third time since Nov. 8, the Hastings City Police Department has received a report of counterfeit money being passed inside the dty limits. In the new case, officers received a complaint from the Admiral gas station Dec. 6 that a fake $20 bill was found in the drop safe as the employees were counting the cash, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “They think the bill came in sometime between Thursday morning after 10 ajn. and Friday at 10 a.m.,” said Leedy. The case was turned over to the Secret Service, which is probing the other recent re­ ports, said Leedy. Four area businesses fell victim Nov. 8 to the passing of counterfeit $100 bilb and city police identified two Hastings females who may have passed up to four of the bilb. Leedy said the bills were accepted at Vitales, the Admiral Station, the Superette and 99Naib. The case has been turned over to the Secret Service for further investigation. Another report that a counterfeit $5 bill was passed at Felpausch in Hastings is not believed to be related. “The bill appears to have been passed to an innocent party who spent it at a local store,” said Leedy. Yet another case of a counterfeit $10 bill being passed at the Citgo gas station is abo believed by police to be unrelated to the other cases, Leedy said. And a Nov. 26 report came from a Hastings man who borrowed a $5 bill from hb daughter's dresser to buy cigarettes. Police said the elementary school aged daughter had been shopping with her mother at the Family Dollar where the girl received the bill in change for a $20 bill. Family Dollar officials told police the store received the bill cither from a customer or from the bank. Woman, husband both In Jail for assaults HASTINGS - A 24-year-old woman whose husband is in the Barry County Jail for domestic violence against her was herself arrested Dec. 5 for domestic violence against her boyfriend, according to the Hastings City Police Department. Officers reported that they received a call from the boyfriend who explained that he had received a new job, was drinking to celebrate and called the woman at work. “She apparently went home after work upset that he’d been drinking, they got into a shouting match and he says she scratched his neck," said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “He said he tried to use the phone to call police and she grabbed a vaccuum extension and hit him across the back.” Police reportedly observed injuries consistent with the victim’s account, Leedy said. The woman denied striking the man, stating only that she was mad about his drink­ ing. “The couple have been living together for four months and she’s pregnant with hb baby," Leedy said. The woman has not been arraigned on the charge. Thief steals safe In less than 15 minutes ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Joy Road min who left for work, stopped it • lo­ cal convenience .tore and decided to return home to put the dog out for the day returned instead to find that someone had broken into his house Dec. 6. “In the 15 minutes he was gone, someone entered through the window the air condi­ tioner was in and had stolen several items including a safe," said Trooper Bryan Fuller. 'The reason he went back was to let the Rotweiler out. I find it odd a stranger would en­ ter a home with a large Rotweiler inside." Fuller suspects that the perpetrator is an acquaintance of the victim, he said. BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER J 1-800-310-9031 REWARDS REPORT CRIME �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 12. 2002 - Page 21 Rosenberg gets 3rd rape acquittal from local jury by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Timmy Allen Rosenberg was acquitted Wednesday of charges of twice raping an 18-ycar-old house guest in his Railroad Street home last June after a jury deliberated for eight hours in Barry County Circuit Court. It was Rosenberg's third such acquittal involving three different accusers in the past five years in Barry County. Three additional reports dating back to 1995 did not lead to prosecution. Assistant Prosecutor David Banister said he did not call Rosenberg's previous accus* ers as witnesses because the law docs not allow prior acts to be used to establish a de­ fendant's propensity to do a similar type of crime. “A prosecutor can't bring in evidence of prior acts because the jury might be led to say, 'Oh, he did it these other times, he must have done it this time,"* said Banister, pointing out that no single piece of identi­ fying evidence linked the cases together. “In this case, I didn’t find an articulable eviden­ tiary proper purpose for using the prior acts^ Banister said that though the verdict was a significant disappointment, “the jury took their task seriously.” It was Rosenberg’s third trial this year. In May, he was convicted of drunk driving and in September, he was convicted of de­ livery of cocaine, possession of a dangerous weapon and possession of prescription drugs without a prescription. “This sort of case is always emotional,” said Rosenberg’s Kalamazoo attorney, Cur­ tis Bell. “As a jury you have to look be­ yond the emotion and look ?.t the facts. The right decision was made.” Bell implied that the case should never have been tried, claiming that local authori­ ties targeted Rosenberg based on his “repu­ tation.” Rosenberg is currently serving a 15- to 30-year prison sentence on the cocaine con­ viction, a sentence a family member said he is appealing. “If one were to simply look at what in­ formation could have been ascertained in the beginning, I don’t know as he would have been charged," said Bell. “This (the most recent rape case) stems from his reputation. Was justice done? Absolutely.” The alleged victim was an employee of Rosenberg’s Quality Fencing business and had been dating Rosenberg’s former room­ mate when the woman asked to stay at his । home the night of June 2 after an argument with her mother. The woman was grilled on the witness stand for more than five hours over the first two days of the trial last week. She said Rosenberg “herded” her into his bedroom saying she owed him some “senimping” in exchange for allowing her to use his vehicle. “He said it was time to pay for it and he locked the door,” she said. “He told me to take off my clothes.” The woman said that when she repeatedly refused to remove her clothes, Rosenberg, now naked, turned off the lights and asked her if that made her (eel better to which she replied, ‘no.’ He then allegedly held her down, engaged in what she called “foreplay,” removed her clothes and raped her. "This was not a situation where an inno­ cent man was taken to trial,” said Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill. “Our burden is beyond a reasonable doubt. I'm extremely disappointed, but I respect the jury's time and consideration in reach­ ing their verdict.” The woman also testified she retreated to the guest bedroom after the alleged attack and cried all night, not emerging until 10*30 a.m. the next day. The next day, Rosenberg called off work due to rain and, after the woman allegedly was unable to leave the house due to win­ dows being nailed shut and the dog growl­ ing at her in the yard, the two spent part of the day watching a movie. Rosenberg again escorted her into his bedroom where he held her down and raped her again, she said. Bell said Rosenberg “had tears of joy” when he heard the not guilty verdict. The prosecutor said Rosenberg had a very different reaction. “The arrogance of Timmy Rosenberg is astounding,” said McNeill in a prepared re­ lease after the verdict. “This was his third rape trial in five years and it is my under­ standing that as he was being led from the court building, he smirked and told the offi­ cer who handled the case that ‘maybe you better do a better investigation next time.’” McNeill said he absolutely believes Ro­ senberg is guilty of rape. “He would not have been charged other­ wise," McNeill said, “but wc can only deal with the evidence and facts available to us — same as every one of his victims. What kind of person leaves the court telling the police they better do a better investigation ‘next time?’ There should never be another ‘next time,’ but it sounds like he is plan­ ning for it. There shouldn’t be a first time, but he is the only one who controls that.” Because the woman had access to a cell phone and had talked with at least three people, including her mother, during the course of the morning, one charge of kid­ napping against Rosenberg was dismissed at bindover last July. After the first incident, she retreated to the guest bedroom where she began looking for a handgun she thought her boyfriend had left behind, she testified. “I was scared and 1 wanted to leave.” shi said. The woman said she never found the handgun, but that she did locate a shotgun, which she did not know how to operate. And when she checked the window in that room, she found it nailed shut, she said. She did not check any other window because she had been previously told by her boyfriend that all windows in the home were nailed shut. “Did it surprise you. what he did?” asked Banister. “Yes," she replied. “He did not strike me as the kind who would do anything like that." The victim testified she left after the sec­ ond incident after obtaining gas money from Rosenberg. She said she did not tell her mother about the alleged attacks be­ cause, “I was scared.” she said. “My mom's not the type of person to take that very well.” After arriving at her mother’s Woodland home, the victim said she saw Rosenberg’s truck drive past the house twice. She said that was the reason she went to her ex-boyfriend’s home. “I felt more comfortable there than at home,” she said. “I wanted to talk to him about what happened." Bell asked the jury, “Does she tell her mom she was raped? No. What does she do? Her boyfriend’s in prison. She calls an ex­ boyfriend and says, ‘can I come over?’ She goes over there, she’s a little despondent. Timmy Rosenberg She says, *1 spent the night at Tim’s. Docs she say. ’he raped me?’ No.” Bell said the ex-boyfriend asked her. ‘he didn’t do what 1 think he did?’ "The snowball is rolling.” Bell ?»aid. “She says, ‘well. yeah, he did.’ They don’t call 911. She goes and talks to an officer she knows. He’d helped her out before. She's getting all sorts of attention, she’s in it and she tells the story over and over and its different each time.” The woman said she has suffered from anxiety attacks, that she spent three weeks in a safe house until Rosenberg’s arrest and that she has not been able to sleep. “I’ve had to go to the hospital by ambu­ lance twice and several times by someone else taking me.” said the woman. “For a while. I was afraid to go anywhere on my own.” The woman also testified that she is tak­ ing medication for the anxiety she said was never a problem before the alleged attacks. Bell, however, claimed that lhe woman had consensual sex with Rosenberg, and only retreated to lhe guesl bedroom because Rosenberg had a girlfriend. He pointed to a number of other conten­ tions which he said constitute “reasonable doubt" that Rosenberg raped the woman, including lhe fact that police found a power cord to a satellite dish passing through an open window in the house through which lhe woman could have escaped. “Our expert witness testimony on how thmgs ‘snowball’ is dead on." said Bell. “Reasonable doubt was there. This whole thing got started not by the word of the per­ son making the accusation, but by someone who said, ‘is this what happened?’ which is the precursor to everything that followed.” Bell told the jury that the woman's tense relationship with her mother could have caused her anxiety attacks. He also pointed out that the woman talked with at least three people over the course of the next morning and never mentioned that she had been raped. And, the woman testified she did not tell her mother she had been raped when she went home the next evening after Rosen­ berg told her she could not spend another night at his house. Bell said that after the ex-boyfriend took her to the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, “lhe snowball was rolling." The report led to the woman having a medical examination by a nurse examiner and to the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment Victim Advocates assisting the woman with the filing of a personal protec­ tion order against Rosenberg two days after the alleged incidents. “Do I think she is a victim of some­ thing?” Bell asked the jury. “Yes. I do. Is she a victim of forced sexual intercourse? Rape? Physical, barbaric rape? Absolutely not. I think she is a victim of some prob­ lems or of some ovcrzcalous people who got her into something when she didn't want to be.” He pointed out apparent inconsistencies between the times the woman gave for the events surrounding the night in question and the times given by witnesses to her ar­ rival at the home and to conversations they had with her during the 13 hours she was in Rosenberg’s home. “The prosecution talks about our focus on what her behavior was afterward.” said Bell. “Actually, that wasn't our focus, that was the prosecution’s focus. There isn’t anything else that makes sense about this case." Banister told the jury that “how the vic­ tim behaved after the incidents does not ne­ gate the fact that the rape occurred." he said. “Why should the victim have needed to es­ cape? The defendant did not give her the emotional freedom to leave." See ROSENBERG, page 22 AFTER COMPLETE EVALUATION OF AUDITOR’S REPORT, SAID FIRM IS IN A CRITICAL OVERSTOCKED CONDITION! 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Banister cautioned the jury not to say what they would have done in the same situation when considering the outcome of the case. “Only in a skewed world are his actions not rape,” said Banister. “What you heard (victim) say was not a concoction moti­ vated by revenge or regret, nor is it con­ sent. It is criminal sexual conduct in the first degree.” McNeill said his office and Banister “have dedicated every available resource to this prosecution” and “every resource should and will be used to protect society against predators. He has 15 to 30 years to think about this because of the cocaine sen­ tence last month.” When asked why Rosenberg has been accused at least six times of raping women, a family member who asked not to be iden­ tified said “they’re only seeing the wrong side of him." “He’s a warm, gentle, kind, loving per­ son,” the family member said. “His nieces and nephews just adore him. I think they (jury) did a very good job, they put forth a lot of thought and paid close attention to the evidence and witnesses.” Rosenberg is spending his time in prison reading his Bible, the person said. “He had a very religiuus upbringing,” the person said. “(During the trial) we kept tell­ ing him to keep the faith. We know God has a plan for you.” Hastings man dies in single car crash by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy report­ edly found a Freeport man dead in the wreckage of a single car crash early Sunday near Lake Odessa, according to combined sources. Samuel Eugene Dorsey, 46, was pro­ nounced dead at the scene after the 3:33 a.m. crash on Tasker Road near Veddcr Road. Ionia County Sheriff’s Deputies said the 1990 Mercury Sabie was southbound when it apparently missed a sharp curve in the roadway, continued straight and struck a tree. Dorsey was the only occupant of the ve­ hicle, authorities said. “Alcohol and speed may have been fac­ tors in the accident," Deputy Richard A. Charon reported. Investigators said Wednesday that results of a blood alcohol test were still not avail­ able. “Just looking at the roadway, the driver did try to swerve to the right." to follow the curve, police said, “which is not consistent with sleeping or suicide. There is a possi­ bility he was drinking but we didn’t see any alcohol cans around." In August. Dorsey was given a 30 day suspended jail sentence on his Barry County Circuit Court conviction of making a false report of a felony on April 9 in Thomapple Township when he claimed someone had stolen his prescription drugs. “He had a prescription for patches and he reported them stolen so he could receive more." said Assistant Prosecutor David Banister in August. He was ordered to pay $500 court costs and $120 in crime victim and DNA testing fees. 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Dorsey and a son, Mariah Dorsey, both of Hastings, along with step children Ryan Craven. James Bagley and Maranda Craven of Freeport. A remembrance gathering is set for Sun­ day. Dec. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at 2915 Wing Road in Hastings. Prairieville police seek thieves, vandals Subjects apparently on a theft and van­ dalism crime spree during the overnight hours between Saturday and Sunday arc be­ ing sought by the Prairieville Police De­ partment. “Vandals once again did their dirty deeds by damaging and stealing property at the Prairieville Inn (Delton and Norris roads), damaging a mailbox and stealing a Christ­ mas tree cutout (plywood painted like a Christmas tree) advertising ’Cut Your Own Tree’ in the 11000 block of South Norris and then damaging a garbage container in the 10000 block of Ford Road arc ’real he­ roes.”* police said in a press release, “someone their friends and family can look up to and respect this holiday season." Police said a life-sized chicken, approxi­ mately 20 to 30 pounds, was tom from its foundation in front of the Prairieville Inn and stolen. “Their advertising marquee out front was damaged, some of the letters and numbers were taken off and tom in half." police re­ ported. “Another cement rooster was also kicked from its foundation and left laying there. Someone probably has a cement chicken and/or a Christmas tree cutout in their cars or homes." Police said the subjects arc likely the. same people who have been vandalizing mailboxes off and on throughout this past summer along Doster, Lindsey. Three Mile and Four Mile roads. “They also enjoy speeding up while pull­ ing hcrbic curbies and then letting them go. smashing the containers and contents all about." police said. “Someone out there probably knows who they arc and have heard them bragging about their exploits." Police ask that anyone with information call 623-2691. “You don’t have to identify yourself,” police said. “Give us their names, ad­ dresses, cars they drive, and any other info you have. Help to make our communities in the Delton area safe and enjoyable to live in.” Police said a small S-10 pickup truck was seen leaving a mailbox on Burchcttc Road last July 12 after placing a fireworks device inside. Officers also urge citizens to lock their homes, garages, cars and other property. 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ANNER Hastings VOLUME 149, NO. 51 Thursday, December 19, 2002 Ex-register of deeds charged with poaching HEWS [briefs Appeal bond request denied Eaton County Circuit Judge Tho­ mas Evelsod last Friday denied an ap­ peal bond request from the Hastings Library Board The appeal bond was requested be­ cause of added costs incurred due to the delay in beginning construction on a new library facility on East Mill Street near North Jefferson. The delay has been caused by some citizens, led by Pel World owner Doug Ward, ap­ pealing a court decision to allow the library io be built there. Opponents do not wish lo have a portion of Mill Street closed because of the project. Eveland ruled that the city and Li­ brary Board are not prohibited from starting the project. The Library Board maintains that if construction begins and the opponents' appeal is upheld, the project could be wasted. afy M.-maper Jeff Mansfield ac­ knowledged that the Library Board does not have sufficient funding now to begin construction at the proposed site, even though the green light has been granted legally for the project. TK High to hire safety officer Thomapple Kellogg High School Principal Ellen Zack made a success­ ful case to the Board of Education Dec. 9 for hiring a high school safety officer. She and assistant Principal Eric Proscus spend too much time on these and other safety issues which they could use to better purpose, Zack told the board. The safety officer also would be re­ sponsible for scheduling special re­ serve police officers to help with crowd control at games. The officer would be responsible for attending af­ ter school activities as well. Members of the board discussed this Bane and agreed that the right per­ son hired for this position would be able to have good relations with stu­ dents and may help keep problems front occurring. Superintendent Kevin Konarska will post the position. It will be a 40- hour-a-week job with a salary of $12 to $16 per hour. Wally Pleasant to sing Saturday Wally Pleasant, nationally known comedian, singer and guitarist, will be featured in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at State Grounds Coffee House in downtown Hastings. He has performed across the United States and released numerous CDs. His popular songs include “The Day Ted Nugent Killed All the Animals," and “She's in Love with a Geek." There will be a S3 cover charge at the door for the concert. "Wally plays many colleges," says music coordinator Steve Reid. “We hope that college students that are home will come down to celebrate Christmas with Wally. He will proba­ bly throw in some Christmas tunes that night." Stale Grounds Coffee House is lo­ cated at 108 E State St. More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 50- Dude, whece’s year sfafch? Eric Holley shows that even teenagers have some secrets to share with Santa Claus, who brought him a gift to the Kiwanis Christmas luncheon on Monday. Dec. 11. by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Though a United States Fish and Wild­ life agent indicated Wednesday that former Barry County Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmaycr has not been arrested on federal charges, the Hastings man was charged locally with seven misdemeanor counts related to alleged hunting violations in Yankee Springs Township. “I don’t think he’s been charged feder­ ally.” said Agent James Fuller of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ann Arbor. “I think he is charged in Colorado." Fuller was referring to an investigation into allegations that Schondelmaycr ille­ gally killed a black bear in Colorado’s northwest region in October of 2001 during “big game” season. Colorado Division of Wildlife Game Warden Dan Miller, who is investigating the case, could not be reached for comment Wednesday. When reached at home by telephone Wednesday afternoon, Schondelmaycr said he was. advised by his attorney and by the authorities not to comment. “It’s still under investigation,” Schondclmayer sa»d when asked whcfhe* he has been charged in Colorado. Ihey've said, •you talk to no one.”’ In the local case, Schondelmaycr has been charged by the Barry County Prosecu­ tor’s Office with two counts of exceeding the antlered buck kill limit for the season in October 2001 and five counts of the same offense occurring between Oct. 5 and Nov. 2,1999, in Yankee Springs Township. He was arraigned on the charges Thurs­ day when a Jan. 7 pretrial hearing was set to take place at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County District Court. Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said that though the charge^ were authorized by former Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Cruz prior to his resignation two weeks ago, McNeill believes all of the charges relate to alleged poaching in Barry County. "The charges were authorized as a result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation in­ volving federal, state and local law enforce­ ment agencies,” said McNeill. “It’s my un­ derstanding some of the alleged poaching took place in Barry County while some oc­ curred outside Barry County but the re­ mains were brought back to Barry County.” McNeill said his office was careful not to charge Schondelmayer with possessing an animal allegedly taken illegally in the Up­ per Peninsula county where he is also alleg­ edly being charged. “We wanted to make surr that if he’s charged m the U.P. with poaching. we don’t charge him with possession of the same animal," said McNeill. Schondelmayer retired from his job as See REGISTER, page 22 “It’s going to bring you good and bad” Casino compact awaits governor’s signature by Mary McDonough Staff Writer The Michigan Senate's approval of a gambling compact with the Gun Lake Tribe last Friday “was not about how evil gam­ bling is," according to State Sen. Joanne Emmons, R-Big Rapids. “It was about whether we’re going to get money from the casino or we’re not going to get money. In the U.S. Constitution it says the federal government has the exclu­ sive right to bargain with foreign govern­ ments, states and Indian nations. States arc completely cut out from dealing with In­ dian tribes. But the federal government, when it gave (Native American tribes) gambling, said, ‘States, you may have a role in this. You may negotiate a compact.'” Without such a compact, Emmons said, “we have no ability to regu'ate anything or get any money off Indian casinos. I agree with all those people who don’t like gam­ bling. But since the state of Michigan voted for the three casinos in Detroit, we have no leg to stand on. We’ve got three illegal ca­ sinos now" (in other areas of Michigan) “that are not on Indian lands and a e not ne­ gotiated. A judge said they are illegal. But we can’t do anything. Wc re basically in a powerless position in relation to Indian tribes." Like an earlier Michigan House resolu­ tion passed last Tuesday, the Senate resolu­ tion asked Gov. Engler to execute an exist­ ing compact. Because the compact wording has al­ ready been approved by the legislature, all that’s needed now to make the compact of­ ficial is the governor's signature. “Our lawyers arc still looking at the compact and resolutions,” Matt Resch of Developers interested in Rutland property by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Al least three developers have expressed recent interest in purchasing 11 acres of property on the M-37/M-43 commercial corridor. Supervisor Roger Vilmont told the Rutland Township Board last week. “There are three development firms ac­ tively interest in the property on M-37/M43,” said Vilmont to the board at its regular meeting Dec. 11. The board heard a report from Vilmont in October that a real estate company repre­ senting an unnamed party offered the town­ ship $900,000 for the land located near Cook Road next to Flexfab Horizons Inter­ national. Vilmont had said he felt there were no advantages to the township to sign the agreement, which did not state the pro­ posed use for the property. That Grand Rapids land developer repre­ sented by the real estate company plans to submit a new offer. Vilmont told the board. Two other developers have inquired by telephone, he said. “It’s not a department store, it’s a land See DEVELOPERS, page 17 Girl Scouts bring Christmas cards to elderly Girl Scouts from Hastings Troop 529 traveled to Tendercare nursing home Tuesday afternoon to hand out Christmas cards to residents of the facility. The scouts chose to visit Tendercare because “they know a lot of the residents here don’t have visitors that often." Troop Leader Stephanie Norris said. The scouts “wanted to give back what they can." she said. Giri Scouts pictured in front are Mara Speer (left) and Abby Campbell. Others pictured (clockwise from left) include Tendercare resident Avis Dillenbeck, scouts Maria Bums. Kaycee Karrar, Kinsey Elliott, and Sarah Taylor. Troop co-leader Sarah Karrar. Tendercare resident Lottie Eastman. Girl Scout Paige Comp. Troop Leader Norris. Girl Scouts Alanis End­ sley. Tracy Havens. Marissa Poth, and Sarah Taylor (in back of Poth), and Tendarcare resident Helen Preston. the governor’s press office said. Once lan­ guage of the compact is examined, then “the governor will make a determination on whether or not to execute this.” The compact is similar to 11 other gam­ bling compacts approved by the legislature in previous years for other tribes in the state. One difference involves tobacco tax revenues, Emmons said. The tribe has agreed to turn over to the state any taxes collected on tobacco sales. In Mt. Pleasant casino customers pay $5 per pack of cigarettes, and the tribe “doesn’t turn any money in” to the state, Emmons said. Emmons said a comment by State Sen. William Van Regenmorter that the compact allows the Gun Lake Tribe to move their casino to “anywhere in the state" was not true. The Senate resolution states that the compact only governs a gaming facility on “lands that are the subject of a federal feeto-trust process to become tribal lands of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan at the northeast comer of the intersection of U.S. 131 and 129th Street (M-179), which lands arc located in Wayland Township in Alle­ gan County." The resolution goes on to say the site consists of 147 acres, but an Envi­ ronmental Assessment of the property by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs says there are 146 acres at the site. The 20-year compact calls for the Gun Lake Tribe to pay eight percent of the net win of the casino from all Class lil elec­ tronic games of chance to the State of Michigan School Aid Fund. Another two percent of the net win from electronic games is to go to local municipalities. “Supposedly some $10 million is going into the State Aid Fund” per year, Emmons said. The influx of money for education may offset recent cutbacks in state spend­ ing on education due to a lagging economy, she said. Emmons said the tribe may have the ca­ sino open by this summer or even sooner. “They can set up temporary casinos very quickly," she said. "This tribe has been working on (the casino) for a long time. It doesn’t take long to get slot machines set up." The property on which the casino is to be located already has a large building that See CASINO, page 2 33 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 Hastings man to tackle challenges as head of Health Dept. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A Chinese proverb says: “May you live in inleresling limes." "It certainly has come to bear now." re­ flects James Schnackenberg, quoting the proverb. On Jan. 1. he takes over the reins as health officer/director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at a time of stale budget challenges and wncn health or­ ganizations everywhere arc gearing up to prepare for the worst in the face of possible bioterrorism threats and other terrorist ac­ tivities. On the brighter side, he'll be making plans for Barry's health department in Hastings to move into a larger, better build­ ing next year. “We're looking forward to it as a way to improve our level of service to the public." he said. Schnackenberg succeeds retiring Thomas Spencer, who held the health officer/dircctor position for six years and has served a total of 30 years in public health. The ma­ jority of those years were in other Michigan cities and in Oregon. Spencer retires Dec. 30. “I am privileged to have the opportunity to serve as the director of this department." Schnackenberg said. “We have an out­ standing staff, tremendous support in the community and a strong, committed Board of Health. In such an environment, we have the chance to make real strides towards the community’s public health vision." As director of all the health department operations, he’ll be overseeing a staff of 92, including 84 employees and eight contract staff members. "One of our initiatives will certainly be increasing our visibility in the community. That’s very important to me that the local health department be well recognized in the community as a source of information, a re­ source for others in the community," he said. “A product of that success may well be more traffic into our operation, which will carry with it an increased demand for services. I'm looking forward to success in that arena." The budget challenges the state is experi­ encing will certainly have an impact on the Barry-Eaton Health District. “At the same time, we arc being looked to increase our capacity on such thing as disease surveillance and emergency re­ sponse capacity. It is a very challenging time to try to juggle those two ends of the spectrum, decreasing budgets and increas­ ing expectations." Schnackenberg said. A Hastings resident, he initially served as director of environmental health when hu first joined the local health department in 1988. He became deputv health officer in 1999. His career began al the St. Clair County Health Department in 1972. and he later served at the Monroe County Health De­ partment before becoming part of the Barry-Eaton staff. "Each of these positions has fueled my commitment to public health and to the vi­ sion of healthy people living in healthy communities." he said of his career. Over the years. Schnackenberg has held a number of positions in stale and national public health organizations, including vice president of the National Environmental Health Association On the local level, he previously served as chairman of the YMCA Board of Direc­ tors. former president of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and member of the First Pres­ byterian Church Board of Trustees. Schnackenberg earned a graduate degree in management at Central Michigan Uni­ versity and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Western Michigan University. He and wife. Jackie, have two grown sons, Ryan and Matt. Jeff Mackenzie, chairman of the BarryEaton District Board of Health and the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said “Spencer has lead the Health Depart­ ment through significant challenges and changes with many positive outcomes. Al­ though we arc sorry to see him leave, the Board of Health looks forward to Mr. Schnackenbcrg’s leadership to continue the goals of the agency to protect the health of our public." Long before the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the public health community was involved in bioterrorism concerns, but that event and the warnings of potential small­ pox outbreaks have accelerated the issues and kept health organizations "very busy," Schnackenberg said. "We are being asked to ramp up our ca­ pabilities in preparing for vaccinations in Lake 0 planning candidate forum Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Soci­ ety will have its celebration of Christ­ mas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the COA Building 120 North Michi­ gan Ave., Hastings. The program will be about line dancing by the On the Line Dancers, with Terry Dennison as master of ceremonies. Anyone who wants to share a treat with the group is welcome to do so. The society again will collect non­ perishable foods to help make some­ one less fortunate have a good Christ­ mas. There will be no board meeting this month. ‘Christmas at Mill’ ends this weekend Bowens Mills’ final weekend of the showcase scries of "It’s Christmas at the Mill" begins this weekend with a "Christmas Dance" Friday night at 7. then continues Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 with horse-drawn rides, live Christmas music and photos with Santa. The "Christmas Dance” Friday night will feature live country music by the "Landmark Band" from 7 to 11. The doors open at 7 with a potluck dinner. Each visitor who arrives with a dish to pass will get a free admission, for all others it is a $3 fee. The dinner will be held promptly at 7 and music and dancing will follow immediately. "It’s Christmas at the Mill" will continue Saturday and Sunday after­ noons. There is no admission fee. In­ cluded will be visits with Santa, fam­ ily horse drawn rides, children’s and family photos by "Bowens Mills Stu­ dios," along with live Christmas music will be performed by the "Landmark Band" from 2 to 4 p.m. Bowens Mills historical village is located near Gun Lake, in the heart of Yankee Springs Township, just two miles north of Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park. For more informa­ tion, call 269-795-7530 or visit www.BowensMills.com Voters will have a chance to meet the Lake Odessa Village Council can­ didates in a candidates’ forum from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Grange/Cunningham Acres on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. Seven candidates have filed for the three, two-year scats for this winter’s village elections. This will not be a debate forum, rather each candidate will have his or her own table where voters can talk about the issues facing Luke Odessa. Incumbents running for re-election are Ross Thomas and Mel McCloud. McCloud was chosen by the council last spring to fill the scat vacated by Ken Q)te, who resigned. The other five candidates arc Mike Brighton, Rose Emory, Rob Fisk, Charles Jacquays and Chris Taylor. Because there are more than two candidates for each of the three scats, there will be a primary Feb. 17. The general election will be March 10. ‘Jazzy Christmas’ slated for tonight The Hastings High School jazz bands will present the annual Christ­ mas Swing Fest, “Have Yourself A Jazzy Little Christmas’* at 7:30 tonight Thursday, Dec. 19. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. This event marks the 13th year of the concert, in which students arc showcased in a creative medium while performing seasonal arrangements in a jazz setting. Audience members will be treated to two full compliment ensembles during the performance. The first group to play will be Jazz Band Day. This big band group con­ sists of 30 musicians who arc per­ forming for the first time as a group. Special guest vocalist will be Savan­ nah Ramsey performing "The Christ­ mas Song." The second half of the concert will be presented by Jazz Band Night. The 2002 edition of this award winning group is made up of 18 students who perform charts at a more advanced level. Jazz Band Night will perform seasonal arrangements such as "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." "Silver Bells" and band vocalist Jeff Baker will do some vocal scat to "Santa Claus Is Cornin’ to Town." The concert will conclude when the bands combine to offer an arrange­ ment titled "A Big Band Christmas." Admission is free for this annual holiday event. the event of smallpox events in the world. 1 think that probably coincides with the in­ creased focus on Iraq." he said noting that public health organizations and the medical community need more training and coordi­ nation in view of that. "We’re building upon the relationships (which include Pennock Hospital) that were reinforced last fall (2001) during the an­ thrax scare, and arc involved with many of the same capacity-building conversations. "We’ve just completed a lengthy na­ tional needs assessment survey (revolving around bioterrorism). We did one in 2000. and this is a second round...In completing that, you coordinate with the hospital, you coordinate with Emergency Planning sys­ tem within our community...." Schnacken­ berg said. “In some areas we are doing very well. For example, in the national pharmaceuti­ cal stockpile system, which is the means by which mass amount of supplies would be brought into the area for mass inoculations, states arc rated green, amber and red for their level of readiness to respond. Florida is the only s’atc that’s been rated as being in the green for being fully prepared. Our jurisdiction, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, is rated as amber-plus because we did do some additional plan­ ning last fall in conjunction with two other health departments in mid-Michigan. The rest of the state is rated amber. We’re rated as an amber plus...," he said. "In other areas, we’re just barely in the process together with most of the other health departments in Michigan. The grant funds were made available early this fall and that allowed us to begin really putting pencil to paper. Some jurisdictions haven't yet hired their emergency coordinators. We were fortunate in bringing one onboard to get a jump." Working for a health department affili­ ated with two counties sometimes has unique challenges. Sometimes that means sharing already cramped office space and extra time coor­ dinating schedules to make it work, which is sometimes difficult, he said. Schnackenberg also has to divide his time between Eaton and Barry counties. Complicating the matter is the fact that the Barry-Eaton Health Department is lo­ cated in two of the stale’s eight different emergency planning regions. As a result, when most county departments only have to deal with one planning effort, the BarryEaton department staff has double meetings to attend. x “Eaton is b^n^'pulled to Ivard mid­ dictions have...So that’s a challenge." Schnackenberg said. One of the recent highlights for him and the staff will continue to benefit the public. "Our efforts on the Barry-Eaton discount prescription plan and the Barry-Eaton Health Plan for health coverage services for the unemployed and working poor popula­ tion has been a very rewarding activity, and we’re looking forward to making the health plan coverage available to the general unin­ sured population this spring...That’s a sig­ nificant undertaking...a lot of work." he said. At a recent meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Schnackenberg thanked Commissioner Wayne Adams for spearheading the discount prescription pro­ gram idea. He also thanked all the County Board members, who “were very supportive of that and encouraged us to find a vehicle that would work.” Schnackenberg said in an interview. “This was all done at no cost to the county or to individuals (who enroll).” “Commissioner Adams was the moving force behind Barry County investigating the advent of a discount prescription plan," Schnackenberg said at the County Board meeting. “It was through his encourage­ ment that the district health department fur­ thered our investigation and brought for­ ward what is known as the Barry-Eaton Discount Prescription Plan. As a token of thanks, he presented Ad­ Michigan and Barry to the Southwest, so that just doubles our coordination efforts with the same manpower that other juris- ams and other commissioners with discount prescription cards, while noting that they wouldn’t need them because they already James Schnackenberg of Hastings becomes the health officer/director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department on Jan. 1. have health coverage. “It was a happy coincidence in time when we received that request." Schnack­ enberg told the board of the prescription plan idea. “We were actively engaged in developing a Barry-Eaton Health Plan to provide health coverage for the uninsured population of our two communities. Bring­ ing that plan to fruition allowed us to offer Barry County the equivalent of a discount prescription plan, different than the ones they were considering at the lime they ini­ tially approached us. The discount prescrip­ tion plan that we were able to offer to Barry County was because we were dealing with the same prescription benefit plan provider under the health coverage plan that would also extend a discount prescription plan to the counties that had the health coverage plan.” Since its beginning Oct. I, about 2.000 arc enrolled in the prescription discount plan and the Health department is receiving about 20 calls per day, Schnackenberg said. “It is available to all citizens of Barry county. There is no eligibility requirements for age or income and no cost to any enrol­ lee. Nor is there a cost to the county," he said, noting that enrollment forms arc in area doctors’ offices and available online at the Barry County Web site. Through the plan, discounts from 5 to 70 percent arc expected for prescriptions. The average discount is 20 to 25 percent. Schnackenberg has said. Discounts vary depending on the kind of prescription being filled. And because base prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, “it’s wise to still shop around,” he said. CASINO, continued from page 1 was previously used as a manufacturing fa­ cility. According to tribe spokesperson Leland Bassett, the casino will continue to be in a holding pattern until the U.S. Bureau of In­ dian Affairs approves putting the casino land into trust. A casino can’t be operated on the land unless the federal government holds the land in trust. The BIA recently completed the afore­ mentioned Environmental Assessment of the casino land, which brought the tribe a lot doser to the eventual conclusion of the federal approval process, according to Bas­ sett. The tribe is pleased about the House and Senate votes, he said. “We’ve very happy for the people of Allegan and Barry coun­ ties and the surrounding areas, because of the 4.300 jobs, local supplier purchases, lo­ cal and state revenue-sharing and proven recreation attraction this brings to the area.” Emmons said the casino is “going to bring you good and bad.” There is no doubt the casino will bring economic development to the area, she said. “I think it docs provide jobs." she said. She quoted a state senator from south­ east Michigan who said the three casinos in Detroit have resulted in the building of ho­ tels and restaurants in Royal Oak (a north­ ern suburb of Detroit). In Mt. Pleasant, not only has the casino spurred development, she said, the two percent of casino revenues collected by local municipalities, totaling in the millions, has made a "significant im­ pact" on providing local government serv­ ices. “It's used for roads, education, senior citizens" and many other things that benefit local citizens she said. Likewise, she said, not only will munici­ palities in or near the Gun Lake Tribe’s ca­ sino benefit from revenue-sharing, it’s pos­ sible that nearby larger cities may receive economic benefits. Grand Rapids politicians and busi­ nesspeople have been vocal in their opposi­ tion to the Gun Lake casino, saying it will take revenue away from Grand Rapids businesses. Emmons said it is “unfair" to complain about casinos on the basis that they will provide competition. She said a wellfunded effort by the Blue Chip Casino in Indiana has thus far kept Indian tribes in Benton Harbor and Battle Creek from opening casinos. Emmons believes the biggest objection many people have with casinos is that they promote gambling. The issue is "moral, it’s emotional.” and those legislators who voted against the casino think stopping further ca­ sinos will save some people from becoming addicted to gambling or becoming burdens on taxpayers after they lose their money, she said. “There are a lol of people who arc rec­ reational gamblers," she said. “They get along fine. It’s the ones who bet over their heads" who get into trouble and sometimes wind up stealing money to feed their gam­ bling habit, she said. State Sen. George Hart said during the debate over the casino vote that “you read week after week about a 65-year-old grand­ mother who embezzled some $300,000 tearfully going to jail because she was ad­ dicted to gambling. Then the following week we had a Detroit police officer who lost some $250,000, and he committed sui­ cide. And then we had a very wealthy Farmington Hills multimillionaire who lost some $550,000, and he committed suicide. That’s why Las Vegas is the number one suicide capital, and let me tell you Michi­ gan is following up on that.” State Sen. Dale Shugars said that the ca­ sino debate is “all about money. It’s not about the abuse that will increase toward children. It won’t be about spousal abuse. It won’t be about increased crime. It won’t be about increased bankruptcy. It won’t be about increased debt that goes on when these people get addicted. We do know that up to 15 percent of people who start going to casinos get addicted and they do end up in bankruptcy and abusive situations, and that costs us.” State Sen. Bill Schuette disputed Em­ mons’ claim that the state was being forced into the compact. "This is not about the state being help­ less — (that) we’ve got the big, bad wolf, the old federal government, coming at us. You know that states aren’t wusscs in our system. Wc fight with the federal govern­ ment all the time. Wc sue the federal gov­ ernment on EPA clean air acts, welfare ex­ ceptions. The federal government docs not have a gun pointed toward our heads." Schuette said the debate is "about the proliferation of gambling in Michigan." Schuette called the increase in casinos in Michigan the “Ncvada-ization of the state of Michigan, with more casinos than any other state (except) Nevada." State Sen. Ken Sikkema quoted a recent Time Magazine article that “discusses in some detail the problems associated with the proliferation of Native American casi­ nos around the country. A federal law has utterly failed to properly oversee this mat­ ter of how what was originally seen as a economic development tool for impover­ ished Native Americans has become any­ thing but that for many Native Americans. and how it has been reduced to money­ chasing tribes and even (created) tribes from whole cloth." Van Regcnmorter said “there was a study by United Way in 2001 of the Detroit casinos. If wc extrapolate the study into Al­ legan County and the area surrounding the "There are a lot of people who are recreational gamblers, they get along fine." ->en. joanne Emmons proposed casino site, this would be the so­ cial cost: 1.1 percent pathological gamblers —15,000 of them, 4 percent compulsive gamblers — 60,000 of them. The average debt of a compulsive gambler is $18,000 to $50,000. The best case scenario is that it would affect the state of Michigan by $135 billion, the worst case by $3.75 billion. There is a cost, a tremendous social cost, to casinos.” In the Environmental Assessment of the Gun l^kc Tribe’s land, it states that the tribe will address the compulsive gambling problem by paying for treatment programs and prohibiting gambling for persons under 18 years old. The document also quotes a national study that said it can’t be proven that casinos increase crime. In four areas where casinos have been established, the assessment states, crime has actually gone down. State Sen. Leon Stille quoted a judge liv­ ing in an area where a casino is located. When questioned by a joint judiciary com­ mittee, the judge said that “you have a lot of financial transaction device crime; wc see an increase there — stolen ATM cards, credit cards. Wc have people literally steal­ ing chips, and we’ve got scams between players and dealers. There are parking lot activities. People in gambling go out and do their drugs, and they bring videos in.” Tribe members have said in the past that in spite of the fact that legislators are trying to stop the proliferation of gambling in Michigan, it would not be fair for the Gun Lake Tribe to be denied a compact when 11 other compacts have already been ap­ proved. The legislative action ended “the obvi­ ously unfair and double standard which has been applied to the Match-E-Bc-Nash-SheWish Band of Pottawatomi Indians," the tribe said. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 - Page 3 LaRouche backer predicts world-wide economic collapse by David T. Young Editor A follower of perennial Democratic Party presidential candidate Lyndon La­ Rouche told an audience of about a dozen last Friday that the U.S. and world econ­ omy arc on the verge of collapse and bold, strong action is imperative. Michael Zacskc spoke at a special extra edition of the First Friday and said a new “Super Tennessee Valley Authority" is needed to get the economy out of its dol­ drums and perhaps avoid a world-wide Great Depression like the one experienced in the 1930s. “The banking and federal reserve system is inherently bankrupt, not the economy," Zacskc said. “But like Franklin Delano Roosevelt (70 years ago), wc can rebuild the economy." The government-supported TVA was in­ stituted by Roosevelt in the 1930s to pro­ vide electricity to some of the poorest rural areas in America. “It went into competition with private enterprise... and it turned it into a prosper­ ous economic area." Zacskc said FDR saved the country back then by taking positive actions such as de­ claring a bank holiday, creating credits for work on infrastructure to get money circu­ lating within the economy. Zacskc noted that it’s important to distin­ guish between a physical and political economy. A physical economy is “based on productivity of goods and services on a pcrcapita basis." He said, “When this country was set up (by the founding fathers in the late 19th century), it was a physical economy," tied to real goods and service and real data. A solid example of hurting a “real” econ­ omy is tearing up 50 miles of railroad, making it so that railroad can’t be used for that purpose any more. A political economy can be a fantasy. Zacskc contended. “The British-led oligarchy want you to think in terms of a political economy. These days it’s easy to manipulate the sys­ tem. They’re telling you about something you don’t really understand... We’re so close to economic collapse right now and they (those in power and so-called experts) understand what’s going on, but they don’t know what to do about it. “Some believe they'll go to war to get "We need smething like a super Tennessee Valley Authority to save our American way of life, something we know works." -Michael Zaeske peoples’ minds off the economy. It’s not like it’s going to happen tomorrow, but it might happen next year. This is not just a down time, this is the end times of an eco­ nomic system.” He pointed to alarming recent develop­ ments such as the bankruptcy of United Airlines and Amtrak, the massive problems of the health care system, which promote the general welfare, and the fiscal troubles of a giant retailer like Kmart. Then he pointed to state government takeovers of failing school systems like Detroit and cit­ ies such as Flint and Benton Harbor. He said things arc in such bad shape that “We have the technology, but wc don’t have the infrastructure today to put a man on the moon (which proved to be doable in 1969). The economy’s in dire straits right now and worldwide the system is in col­ lapse,” he said. On a more personal level he blamed greed. “The (current system) is predicated on getting your hands on getting your hands on something and controlling the revenue stream." About creating a new super TVA. he said, “To pull it off we’ll have to fight some of the most powerful people on earth — Wall Street and the British oligarchy.” “Wc need something like a super TVA to save our American way of life, something wc know works.” Zacskc said. Zacskc sought the Republication nomi­ nation as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District in 1978 and secured 44% of the primary vote in a first time ef­ fort for public office. He ran again for Con­ gress in 1982 and then sought the Republi­ can nomination for State Senate n Michi­ gan in 1994. He endorsed Lyndon H. LaRouche Jr. for President of the United States in the year 2000 and soon after became a political activist for the LaRouche organization. He switched parties in 2000 and became a reg­ istered Democrat. The guest speaker said he is aware that many dismiss LaRouche as an extremist kook, but he said the man’s ideas are gain­ ing some acceptance from people who are waking up to what’s happening around them. “The elitist financier oligarchy is getting real nervous," he said. Zaeske added that people soon will have to decide “whether you’re going to be a bunch of lemmings, follow the guy in front of you and go over the cliff. When you’re in free fall, you might ask yourself, ’Reme­ mber that guy LaRouche’?” Michael Zaeske preaches the gospel of LaRouche to about a dozen curious lis­ teners at the First Friday forum Dec. 13. Forum coordinator Bob Dwyer said he didn’t necessarily agree with the speaker's views, but "we have a long history of open forums." Johnstown father, son nab burglary suspects by Shelly Suber Staff Writer Sawmill owner and farmer Peter Dunn and his son Peter Jr. were going about their business Friday afternoon when they found themselves thwarting a burglary and cap­ turing the suspects at gunpoint. “We were outside by the grain system,” said Peter St., who is also the assistant chief of the Johnstown Township Fire De­ partment. “About one quarter mile away is the house I own. My folks have a life lease on it and we happened to notice a car down there.” Dunn, who has lived on Hutchinson Road his entire 47 years, at first thought maybe his sister had given someone per­ mission to fish on the pond behind the home. Because his parents are away in Florida, Dunn was keeping a watchful eye on the property as he went about his daily business. “We decided to go check it out," said Dunn. “My father-in-law’s truck was nearby so we hopped in. He’s a deer hunter, he hunts with a muzzleloader and it was in the truck." The two Dunns casually exited the truck and began walking toward the rear of the home. “We didn’t take the gun out initially,” said Dunn. “1 never dreamed someone would be breaking into the house.” As the elder Dunn began walking be­ tween the home and the garage “a young man ran right into me,” he said. “He liter­ ally bumped into me.” At the same time Dunn noticed broken glass by the rear sliding glass door, he grabbed the young man, later identified as 18-year-old Larry Puruckcr of Battle Creek. “1 grabbed him and I also reached out and grabbed the young girl,” said Dunn re­ ferring to a 16-yc-r-old Battle Creek girl whose name has not been released. “1 moved her to where I wanted her and I let my son get a hold of her. She tried to get away so I just apprehended her by the pony tail.” During the struggle, the elder Dunn and the two suspects ended up on the ground with Dunn on top pinning them to the ground, he said. “I’m a big man,” he said. “I run a farm for a living and I’m a sawmill operator. I’m not a petite little fella.” Dunn said he was instantly angry that the teens had broken into his parents’ home, but refrained from using what he term**'!, “excessive force.” As he began to puli the two suspects to their feet, a third suspect ran from the house. “1 was out of hands and I hollered at my son to grab the individual," Dunn said. “She got by him and he chased her. She got in a vehicle and drove away. We figured two is better than none.” The Varsity singers from Hastings High School entertained the annual Service Club Holiday luncheon hosted this year by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Service clubs celebrate holidays with food, music by Patricia Johns Staff Writer Representatives from four service clubs serving the Hastings area joined together Monday to celebrate the holiday season, share news and even enjoy a performance by the Hastings High School Varsity Sing­ ers. The Hastings Presbyterian Church Lcason Sharpe Hall was filled with laughter, conversation and a little good natured teas­ ing between members of the Hastings Ro­ tary and Kiwanis clubs. Steve Wales, president of the Kiwanis. welcomed representatives from Rotary. Ex­ change Club and the Jaycces to the lunch­ eon. Everyone had a chance to touch base and share some of their experiences over the past year. An observer at this luncheon would come away impressed by the sheer volun­ teer power in the room. Following lunch, the Varsity Singers presented traditional and contemporary sea­ sonal selections. Pianists provided accom­ paniment for the singers who rocked, rapped and relayed the music of the season. It was then that the younger Dunn de­ cided to use the gun to detain the suspects until police arrived, said Dunn Sr “It was not loaded but they di In’t know that,” said Dunn. “They were on a need to know basis only. I told them, ‘he has a gun, arc you going to behave? Will you stop re­ sisting if I let you up?’ boy did not an­ swer, so'I asked them again and they said they would and we let them up.” The two Dunns centered the pair on the porch and held the gun while waiting for police to arrive. At 2:37 p.m., Dunn used his ceil phone to contact Barry County Central Dispatch to report he was holding two burglary sus­ pects at gunpoint. “While wc were standing there, the other gal drove back by,” Dunn said. “She appar­ ently went home, called the aunt of the other girl and told her they had been jumped by two hunters." The aunt allegedly called Calhoun County Central Dispatch who then con­ tacted Barry County 911 and learned that the 16-year-old was instead being held for breaking and entering, said Dunn. As they waited for police, Dunn said he questioned the suspects, who told various stories about why they were there. They also denied knowing the third suspect, say­ ing only that she had given them a ride to the area to visit someone named John, said Dunn. “I told them I know everybody on the road. I’ve lived here for 47 years and no­ body’s name is John," said Dunn. “At one point, he said he was going to sue us for abuse.” Dunn said he felt bad for the 16-ycar-old for “being naive enough to allow herself to be led astray" by the older teens. The third suspect, 19-year-old Michelle Sonicksen of Battle Creek, was arrested the next day, said police. Troopers were able to contact Sonicksen using a cell phone left in the car by the ju­ venile, police said. “Michelle spent the night riding around Battle Creek with an unidentified male companion being ’too scared to surrender,’” Trooper R?y Volosky re­ ported. After speaking at length with Sonicksen's parents, police said the parents agreed to try to locate Sonicksen and convince her to surrender, which she did the next day. “According to the 16-year-old juvenile, the three suspects were en route from Battle Need a Great Gift Idea? Give the gift of information. A subscription to their local, Creek to ‘hit a lick,’ which was interpreted as slang for committing a burglary.” police said. “The suspects arrived at the venue, got out and knocked at the front door be­ fore going around back where the male sus­ pect tried unsuccessfully to kick in a rear door.” Sonicksen then alleged threw a rock through the glass patio door window. Puruckcr was lodged in the Barry County Jail, where he remains on $25,000 cash or surety bond awaiting a Dec. 23 pre­ exam hearing in Barry County District Court. Sonicksen is lodged on $10,000 cash or surety bond awaiting an identical hearing Dec. 23. Both arc charged with second degree home invasion, malicious destruction of property and inducing a minor to commit a felony. Police said the juvenile had no docu­ mented criminal history though both Sonicksen and Puruckcr have criminal backgrounds. Purucker is also on probation in Calhoun County for prior offenses, including fleeing and eluding police. “A fourth offense notice was listed among Purucker’s home invasion charges which, if convicted of the latest offense, would qualify (him) for a life prison sen­ tence," police said. Police said the suspects didn’t have enough time to take anything from the home. “Hopefully, we scared her straight.” said Dunn about the juvenile, adding, “I feel real good about it. 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For New Year's • Friday December 27 at 5 pan. hometown newspaper. 6U/ 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER Nonh Highway M-43 - Hastings The Reminder and Print Plus offices will close at Noon Dec 24 & Dec. 31, and be closed all day Dec. 25 & Jan 1. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 19. 2002 IQTT'u’SES ...from Our Readers Pennock’s choice hurts community To the editor: I ani writing this letter to the community to say how’ unfair it is that a few people on a hospital board can have more say in what kind of insurance I can have to benefit my family than I do. In a roundabout way. that is exactly what is going on. Essentially, the health insur­ ance I carry, along with 4,500 other Barry County residents, rs Priority Health, and it will no longer be accepted. When we need lab work, x-rays, any tests or to be admitted for non-emergency reasons, we will have to go to other cities. Oh. we arc allow cd io go there in an emergency; how kind of the hospital xO allows us that luxury! We have Priori»v Health Insurance. It has ...w Owl . and the easiest to work with. J do not understand, if hospitals are in the business of caring about people, why are they doing away with a plan that not only has man) members, and pays the most to them, than the other plans? If I have the details right. Priority Health has the second highest number of people who go to Pennock Hospital. And if Blue Cross goes, there will be a lot of empty beds at Pennock. This is another example of how Hastings sends people out of town to do their busi­ ness. Has anyone figured out yet as to why our city is continuously losing business to the big city? Why would Pennock want to send 4.500 people to other cities, when not only will they be sending them there for medical reasons, they will also be sending retail, and restaurant business to those com­ munities? The bigwigs keep making decisions based on cutting throats, instead of. “let’s work together to build a better community bused on keeping our people here..." Laurie Quads, Hastings Write us a letter: Here’s the rules The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number pro­ vided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District, (Virtually all of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225­ 3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rap­ ids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Republican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Patty Birkholz. Republican. 24th District (All of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. 805 Famum Building. Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County;. Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Canitol, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: PR There are reasons for Rutland’s recall movement To the editor: Why recall Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont? Is this still about the junk ordinance? No. It’s because of what we saw when we went to the meetings. He repeatedly staled “We don’t have an ordinance’’ when they did. He told us “they are just inviting public comment." then he told the Banner “We are planning on doing one.” He said in public he doesn’t have to listen “to residents with limited capacity intelligence." and said he is not going to answer any questions at the meetings. Were people gelling upset? Yes. and understandably so. Vocal? Some were. Were they out of hand? No. There was a deputy present al every meeting, and he never told anyone to settle down. Would we have minded being video taped? No! We would have been delighted to have all those meetings on videotape. We absolutely agree they should be taped. The meetings used to be audio taped, but that ended a few years ago. we don’t know why. So we did receive permission to audiotape a meeting, the one where Vilmont decided not to answer questions? What’s going on? You decide! Some have said. "So what if he ordered computers without approval? The board did approve the purchase later, so. no harm no foul, right.? But we think there was harm! It cost the taxpayers almost $400. Yes. these records are available at the township hall. In the June 27 Banner. "Vilmont said he used his credit card in December of 2001 to purchase two computers, software and printers at a cost of between $4,000 and $5,000. The items were needed before the end of the year." He also stated. “Yes, I do get frequent flyer miles on my credit ca:d. but the value is no small, it’s not an issue." Dell split the order he placed in December into two invoices and placed two charges on Vilmont ’s credit card. $4,868.58 and $2. KM. 10. for a total of $6,972.68. The Dell invoices show the first amount includes $275.58 tax. and the second includes $119.10 tax. for a total of $394.68 tax! From the Jan. 10 minutes. "Supervisor Vilmont explained the proposed computer system purchase for approximately $7,300. reduced to $6,700 with our government dis­ count." Jan. 14, Vilmont added approved soft­ ware totaling $44 to his credit card, bring­ ing the total with the $394.68 tax to $7,016.68. Jan. 29. the township check was written to his credit card account for $7016.68. Al the June 12 meeting when asked why the board approved $6,700. but the check was written for $7,000. He answered “wc added more software." $7,016.68 minus $394.68 tax. equals $6,622.00. What are we supposed to think? What you YOU think? He is not supposed to spend money from In My Opinion Farm land protected with new ordinance Thanks to the visionary leadership of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the new farm land preservation ordinance will protect precious farm land for years to come. For many years now. futurist and land preserving volunteers have brought attention to the need to protect Barry County's farm lands. With farmers all over the county look­ ing for a way to retire, yet keep their land in trust, to farm for years to come seemed im­ possible. But with the changes in Michigan law, now there's a way. The new ordinance will: 1. Protect farm land by acquiring development rights voluntarily offered by landown­ ers. 2. Authorize the cash purchase and/or installment purchases of such development .rights, v. . . ,,, ..............................................r. ; ! 3. Place drf agntultural conservation easement on property (hat restricts future devel­ opment. f 1 4. Provide the procedures and guidelines governing the purchase of development rights and the placement of agricultural easements. Having a purchase and guidelines rights program in the ordinance will allow the county to take advantage of federal and state matching funds when they become available. To some this new ordinance might not seem important, but if you travel east on M-43 through Coats Grove and on into Woodland you will find some of the best farm land in the state. And there are many other areas in the county considered prime farm land that must be saved at all costs. So far, the best way we've found is by forming a Farmland Preservation Ordinance. Will this curtail development? Not in the least, it just keeps the precious farm land from the developers, by telling them "not here." I want to applaud all the volunteers who worked so hard to bring this issue, to our at­ tention, by way of holding seminars, attending governmental meetings and writing sto­ ries about the seriousness of protecting "our" farm land forever. Now the issue is, how do we fund the new program? To start, I would like to suggest the county commissioners form a farm land preserva­ tion endowment program with the Barry Community Foundation. By putting the en­ dowment in the hands of the foundation, contributors would feel confident their funds would only be used to fund farm land preservation issues. The Board of Commissioners plans to have a seven-member county agricultural pres­ ervation board appointed to oversee the program. This new board could apply for funds as they become available from the farm land endowment program. I'm confident there are many citizens willing to contribute to such an endowment. By putting the endow­ ment into the hands of the foundation, it gives contributors a feeling of checks and bal­ ances for their funds, and guarantees them continuance of the program forever. This ordinance was a big positive step forward for farm land protection in Barry County and I wish to express my thanks to all the people who refused to give up the fight for “farm land forever.” — Fred Jacobs, Vice President, J-Ad Graphics the ‘02 budget, in ‘01. He is not supposed to spend over $2,000. without board approval. The township is not supposed to pay tax. Why did he have to place the order in December? Why didn’t he bring the invoice off the web site to the meeting? Why didn’t he give Dell the proper info so we would­ n’t’ be charged tax? Why didn’t he call Dell up and tell them to take tax off? We volunteered to form the Rutland Recall Committee because we were asked to do what is necessary to remove Mr. Vilmont from office by the citizens of this township. Our only “special interest” is we don’t believe Mr. Vilmont has been honest with the Township Board or the public. We believe Mr. Vilmont has abused the power of his office. Thai is why we collected enough signa­ tures necessary to call for a vote asking the voters if he should be recalled from office. So you can decide! Please vote Jan. 14! We are currently about $1,600 in the hole, so anyone who would like to help can send a check to The Rutland Recall Committee. P.O. Box 291, Hastings, MI 49058. Rutland Recall Committee, Hastings Recall effort is about non-issues To the editor: Jan. 14 is the date of the scheduled vote on the recall of Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. Il is important for all registered Rutland Township voters to exercise their right to choose, particular­ ly since those favoring recall will be cut in force. If you think, as I do. that his ouster would not be in the best interests of the township, our vote must be counted as well. Of the items put forth by the supervisor's opponents as reasons for recall, two are non-issues. One is the matter of his order­ ing computers for the township office on his personal credit card in an effort to get the process moving. Had he charged per­ sonal items to the township, there would be reason for complaint, but that was not the case. A second pretext for recall is that he called a special meeting to advise neighbors of a not wildly popular enlargement of a fanning operation and asked the board to approve expenses after the fact. In my view that meeting was an important step in keep­ ing people informed, particularly since the farmer involved heads the Planning and Zoning Commission. To have done other­ wise would have invited charges of a cover­ up. These are both housekeeping matters of barely minor importance. At the crux of this brouhaha is the board's consideration of reopening the junk ordinance. Ordinances from other town­ ships had been collected as a point of departure for discussions. Some of the peo­ ple attending meetings which were called to solicit public comment could not compre­ hend that absolutely nothing had been pro­ posed for Rutland Township. They became irate and unpleasant - to say the least - and righteous indignation on their part is some­ what misplaced if, as his opponents charge, the supervisor spoke angrily about some citizens' behavior after the meeting. The recall ballot alleges that Roger Vilmont said he didn't have to listen to peo­ ple of little intelligence. If be made that comment, it could not be considered a polit­ ically smooth move; but Roger is a capable and hardworking supervisor, and thinking people choose those qualities over smooth every time. Not to be overlooked is the fact that no one is in line to replace the current supervi­ sor if he is recalled. Our choice, then, is Roger Vilmont who in my view is an honest and experienced go-getter or - who knows? I will vote to keep the former. Dorothy Hint. Hastings What about casino at Gun Lake? It appears that a casino has a good chance of being established in the Gun Lake area. Some say it will bring crime and prey on the poor, others says it will be an economic boost. What do you think? HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PuttMdb, Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs Frar^aric Jacobs President Vice President Steven Jacobs . Secretary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Giibert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Bremer Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubberth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Larry Brown, Hastings: Jim Norman, Hastings: Sandy Lopez, Hastings: Dunne Dietrich, Thornapple Lake: Maryjo Gorsuch, Nashville: Monica Livingston, Hastings: “Well, a casino would be good for some parts of the economy, but 1 am not sure what the impact would be on this area." “A casino will be good for the economy, but it will be bad for people whose lives arc ruined by gambling." “I think a casino will be good because it will open up jobs for people in this area who are un­ employed.” “A casino will bring money into the area, but it will also attract a rough element. There arc pros and cons to this is­ sue.” “I am for a new casino because it will provide recreation for some. I also think it is not fair not to let all Indian tribes who want to run a casino to have one. If you let some, you should let all.” “I haven't really thought about how a ca­ sino by Gun Lake will impact this area. Wc will just have to wait and sec.” Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a.m to 5 30 pm . Saturdays 8 30 a m. w Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 19, 2002 - Page 5 L€TT€RS...ftom Our Readers Speaking out should get people involved To the editor: I am writing in response to the news about the Officers Compensation Commissions recommended wage increas­ es for county elected officials. After reading Don Johnson’s and Fred Jacob’s opinions in the Dec. 5 edition of The Banner. I have to agree with them. Have our county officials earned a raise? Maybe, but not 5.5 to 9.5 percent. I also have to comment on the lettet to the editor in the Dec. 12 Banner from James Kinney of the OCC, who recommended and Abuse of power is reason for recall To the editor: I would like to comment on the recall effort against Rutland Township Supervisor Roger Vilmont. First of all, if anyone has ever worked on a recall of any kind, they would know it is very hard to accomplish, with the laws we have on the books today that we must fol­ low. A judge validated everything on the recall in court, before we could even start the recall petition. Vilmont had the opportu­ nity to dispute the statements that are on the petition al that time. This recall was a very long and slow process, and 1 would like to say how proud I am of everyone who worked on it and pulled together to get this far. 1 worked with this committee ail the way through and no mailer how it turns out. they all did a fine job. We had no hidden agenda, all we were, and still are. a large group of Rutland Township residents who went to a meeting on a junk ordinance, and watched a man run a meeting with intimidation, sarcasm and utter disrespect to the very people who helped put him in office. None of us could believe anyone could treat people so badly. I could not believe what I saw. I have attended hundreds of meetings and I have never seen someone abuse power to such extremes. So we all attended another township meeting and again it was very bad. By the end of the third meeting, a lot of residents were asking for something to be done. This was the start of the Rutland Township Citizens Committee. Then, as more township residents got involved, we shut down the Citizens Committee and started up a Recall commit­ tee. and as you can sec. almost 600 Township Residents agree this needs to be done. I judge a person on how they treat me and how they treat others. Sometimes a good person just can’t handle the power they have over others, and they abuse it. Now. I have seen articles stating the loss of civility and opposing recall “in the name of civil government.” There is nothing more important in government than the right to recall, and it is a very important pan of gov­ ernment. The people of this state should pay close attention to any government official who is trying to support (HB5I85). because if this is passed, it will be impossible to recall a public official from office. I would like to encourage everyone to call their representa­ tive and tell them to vote “no” on (HB5185) and do it today. We have lost enough of our rights already. Lewis John Anderson. President of Rutland Recall Committee voted for the wage increases. Mr. Kinney gave us a description of what each county official does in each of their chosen profes­ sions. Thanks, Mr. Kinney, all along I thought the newspaper editor put criminals behind bars. Mr. Kinney tried to justify his actions (granting the raises) by personally attacking Mr. Johnson and Mr. Jacobs. He stated that Mr. Johnson is living proof that our educa­ tional society does not work and called him ignorant. Mr. Kinney started his attack on Mr. Jacobs by saying Fred is nothing more than a Monday morning quarterback attempting to arouse general hysteria. 1 hope it works. More people need to get involved in local government issues. Mr. Kinney continued his attack, suggest­ ing Mr. Jacobs give all J-Ad employees a 10 percent increase in salary, thinking this will boost the local economy. I have an even better idea: let’s cut the county operat­ ing millage in half. Let’s decrease county officials wages by 9.5 percent instead of increasing them. Let’s refund the $4 million for the new COA building to the taxpayers. Just think how we could boost the local economy if the taxpayers were allowed to keep this money instead of Big Brother spending it! We need a smaller government. I moved to Barry County in December 2001 from Ravenna Township. 1 am proud to say that I am Fred’s son-in-law. Keep up the good work. Fred, and maybe more peo­ ple like Mr. Johnson will come forward with their opinions. I have and always will respect peoples' opinions, even Kinney’s, but he crossed the line when he decided to make it personal. Mr. Kinney is living proof why our gov­ ernment does not work! David Yonker, Hastings The county is a cold-hearted landlord To the editor: My mother and 1 recently were evicted from our home of nine years because Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown and the Barry County Board of Commissioners said they were going to demolish the house. We were told that wc had to be out of the house by Dec. 8. and if we weren’t, the county would have us moved out by the 9th. As the holidays are approaching, wc still don't have a home of our own. and I hate having to live with other people. What J don’t understand is the urgency for us io be moved out. For someone who hurried us out the door Dec. 8. that house is going down very slowly. If they weren’t going to demolish this house until after the first of next year, why would they insist wc be removed so quickly in the middle of winter and as Christmas nears? Landlords should always make certain they will tear down the house if they're evicting tenants for that reason. Pc -sonally. 1 am really ashamed of Mr. Brown and the County Board for their coldhearted attitude just before the holidays. Sandra Smith. Hastings No pets allowed at Riverwalk To the editor: Can someone tell if the Riverwalk at Tyden Park on the north side of the river is still considered part of the park? If so that means no pets allowed there as well as the park itself. If this is true. I for one wish they would post it on the nonh end of the bride, “no pets allowed” as they have done at the entrance to the park. Donald W. VanZandt. Hastings SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Pennock is Our Community Hospital As members of the medical staff of Pennock Hospital, we physicians are part of the medical care team for this communi­ ty. We also live in or near Barry County, just like you, and we would like to tell you how we feel about the approach Priority Health is taking toward our hospital. As members of our community, we believe that Pennock is the best place to be when care is needed. We are concerned about the attempts to force us and our patients to seek care at hospitals farther away from home simply because an insur­ ance company is trying to force the hospital into a contract that does not make economic sense. We urge Priority Health to reconsider and recognize that Pennock Hospital is committed to providing a level playing field for all insurance com­ panies. What may make economic sense for one hospital does not necessarily mean it works for another hospital. We need our community hospital to remain economically viable. We are also employers in this community, making the same decisions as other employers have to make: What insurance plan can we afford to offer to our employees that allow them to receive medical care at the most appropriate and conven­ ient location? If that insurance is not available through one payer, we will need to consider other options... and we will. Our choice is clear. As physicians, we want to provide care to our patients at Pennock, and as members of the communi­ ty, we want to be able to receive care at Pennock. There are insurance plans that allow us to do this, and those are the insur­ ance plans that we will continue to support. As your physicians, we are happy to talk with you about these issues. The next time you see us, either in our office or in the community, ask us how we feel about Pennock Hospital. We’re proud to be part of our community’s health care team! C. Richard Barnett, M.D. Amy Beck, M.D. Scott Brasseur, M.D. Brigit Brennan, M.D. Jack Brown, M.D. Troy Carlson, M.D. Eldon Cassell, M.D. Jeff Chapman, M.D. Oscar DeGoa, M.D. Paul DeWitt, M.D. Jeff Dinges, M.D. Laura Doherty, M.D. Diane Ebaugh, M.D. Michael Flohr, M.D. Matt Garber, M.D. Linette Grange, D.O. David Harrell, M.D. Lawrence Hawkins, M.D. Liberty Hoberman, M.D. Tom Hoffman, M.D. James Horton, M.D. Daryl Larke, M.D. Eric Leep, D.O. Ken Merriman, M.D. Chris Noah, M.D. Kimberly Norris, M.D. Michael Nosanov, M.D. David Parker, M.D. Amy Poholski, D.O. Max Rappaport, M.D. Douglas Smendik, M.D. William Songer, M.D. K. Stewart, D.O. Wesley VonSeggern, D.O. James Weatherhead, M.D. Steve Wildern, M.D. Carrie Wilgus, M.D. David Woodliff, M.D. James Yenger, D.O. Eric E. Ward, M.D. Dale Edwards LEGAL NOTICE Notica of Mortgage Foreclosure Sala THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D. Vickery and Kendfyn B Vickery, Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A. Mortgagee, dated August 3. 1999. and recorded on August 18.1999 in Document No. 1034052 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($94,893.89), including interest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of thorn, at pubic venue, a! the Barrv County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MILO. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Lot 35 an< the West 10 Feet of Lot 34 of the Village of Milo, according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 32. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PlEASE CALL: Team G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200232933 Team G (1/15/03) yf. This advertisement is paid for by the physicians whose names and signatures appear above. UY)' �Page 6 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 VERMONTVILLE - William C. Bailey, age 81. of Vermontville, died Tuesday morning. Dec. 10. 2002 at a Charlotte nurs­ ing home following a long illness. Mr. Bailey was bom March 14. 1921 in Marion, a son of Benjamin and Maggie (Switzer) Bailey. During the 30's he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, was a Army veteran of World War II. former Boy Scout leader and retired from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1983. Surviving are his wife. Janice; six chil­ dren. Donietta Ramoro of Texas. Benjamin Bailey and William Bailey. Jr., both of Muskegon. Edward Bailey. Thomas Bailey of California, and Daniel Bailey of Vermontville; nine grandchildren; two sis­ ters; three brothers and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services with military honors were held Friday. Dec. 13. 2002 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Rev. James Sherman officiated. Arrangements were handled by BarkerLeik Funeral Home. Mulliken. Big Rapids MI - Duane C. Bacon. 87. of Barryton. Ml. formally of Middleville Ml. went to be with his Lord Sunday. December 8th. 2002 at the Metron Nursing Facility in Big Rapids. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois and his daughter. Mrs. Jerry (Carolyn) Walers. He is survived by his children, two daughters. Alice (Duane) Zuidersma of Middleville Ml and Lois Ann Phillips of Brevard NC; one son Curtis bacon (Penny) of Marquette MI; grand children. Andrea liagebusch ot Plover WI. Amy Richards. Alice and Brian Bacon of Marquette Ml; Emily and John Zuidersma of Middleville Ml: Stephan and David Waters of Battle Creek Ml. Kimberly lams of Eaton Rapids Ml; Jim Phillips of Ashville NC. and Jason Phillips of Portland OR; and 8 great grand­ children. A private family memorial service is planned al a later date. tAtcu Worship Together.. ...at the church of your choice - Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience. 2601 PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHLRCH Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pavtor. Steve Olmstead. 1616) 758-3021 church phone. Sun­ day Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:0 m; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pan.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 pjn. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHLRCH COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH 9275 S. Bedford Rd.. Dowling. Phone 616-721 -8077. Pastor Dianne Dotten Mornson. Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12-noon. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton. Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400. Worship Servkes:8:3O and 11XX) am. Sunday- School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. Saturday nights - Praise Services 7:30 p.m. For more information call HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHU RCH Comer of Sure Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. and worship service al 10*30 ajn. Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the wonhip service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid’s Tune" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs. thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. the church office. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Al Russell. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Salurday 3:30- HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road. Hastings. MKh. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 i.m.; classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evenin- Ser. ice. 6:00 p.m. Wednes­ day activibes 7.06 p.tn. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. RKhard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Webute: www. hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday & Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6XX) p.m. Wednes­ day. 6-8 pan. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal to Pio­ neer Club kids al 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day. 7 pan.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Adult Bibk Study No age limit*. SAINTS ANDREW A MATTHIA INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. Sunday Sen Kes WELCOME CORNERS - 9:15 am Morning Prayer. 11:00 1 NITED METHODIST am. Holy Communion. Wednesday CH- TCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Mi 49058 Rev Bob Smith. Phone 367­ 4061. Worship Services: Sunday. 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 aun. Evening Prayer senices 6:00 p.m. GRACE BRETHREN 9604. Traditional 1928 Back Ol Common Prayer used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). BIBLE CHURCH "THE BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE." 600 Powell Rd.. (One mik east of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserva­ tive Grat e Brethren Churches, In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes For more information call 795-2370 or Rev. David T. HtMwick 948­ 9:45 a.m.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pjn.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:30 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHLRCH "Member Church «>/the World-Wide Anglican Communion" 315 W. Center St (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: 1616 ) 945-3014. The Rev. Ff. Charles P. McCahe 111. Rector. Mr. F. William Voetberg, Director of Musk. Sunday Worship - 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Children's Chapel and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday Nursery Available at 10 a.nt CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 xm. Sunday School Hour. 11XX) a.m. Morning Worship Service 6:00 FIRST BAPTIST CHLRCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie, Senior Paster. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries: Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 9;30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 ajn.. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Servke; 7XX) p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice. Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeung at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT UFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville. Midi 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am. dX*" p m.; Wed. 6:30 pjn. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of p.m. evening Service: Wednesday : 7XX) p.m. Sen ices for Adults. Teens God's knt. "Where Everyone « Some­ one Special." For information call I- ami Children. 616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806. H ASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 L Grand St. Hasting*. Pastor 4887 David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.: Sun­ day Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sun­ Roberta Shaffer. Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30: Church Servke 10:30 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Coats Grove Rd. Pastor day Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day h Me Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543. Sunday School at 9:45 ajn.; Worship 11::00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bibk 7:00 p.m. 49058. (269) 945-2938. Minister. Da* id Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippian* 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Pleas.* join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Class 7: 00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYIIL’S CATHOLIC CHIACH M 79 West. Pastor Ken Vaught. a.m.-11 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Nashville. Rev. Al Russell. Pi star. A mission of St. Roe Catholic Church. Hastings. Mass Sunday at Ml 49058 9:30 a.m. <616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 10 This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hump FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastmp S AND RHJGE BANK Member FDIC. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER • 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY • "PrcKnpoom" 118 S. Jefferson-945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hasting*. Michigan H AST1NGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. Hastings, Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHLRCH 239 E North Si. Hastings. Rev Michael Anton. Pastor. Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945­ 9414. Thursday. Dec. »« - 7XXJ p.m. Choir Practice. Friday. Dec. 20 • 6:30-8:00 p.m. Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal. Saturday. Dec. 21­ 9:00 Deliver Christmas Basket*: 1:30 pjn. High School Ice Skating; 8XM) p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Sunday. Dec 22 ■ 1000 am Wor­ ship (potluck lunch after worship). Tuesday. Dec. 17 - 7.00 A 11.00 Worship. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings, Ml 49058. (269-945-9574). Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Liu Stevens, Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Musk Director. Erin Merritt. Office Manager. Sunday. Dec. 15 • . 8:15 a.m. - Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. - LIVE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. • Refreshmenu; 11:00 a_m. Traditional Service. Sunday school, 5:30 pjn. - Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6:00 p.m. - Dis­ ciple Bible Study II. Nursery is pro­ vided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nights - 6:00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal, 7:00 pjn. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8.00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. Thursday nights • 7.00 p.m. prayer meeting tn the Lounge. Sunday. Dec. 15 Canata performance of Christmas Seekers both services. Mi-High youth group - 5:30 pzn.. DBS II • 600 p.m. Monday. Dec. 16 - Mem­ bership Orientation • 7 p.m. Tues­ day. Dec 17 - United Methodist Men’s dinner - 6:30 p.m. Wednes­ day. Dec. 18 - Pioneer Club • 3:30 pm.. Church Work Force • 6:45 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daughterly . Director of Musk Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Thursday. Dec. 19 - 8:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study; 9:30 a.m. Pierce Institute Personnel Committee in Lounge; 1:00-5:00 p.m. Home Communion served; 6:30 p.m. Noah's Ark Bed­ time Stories in Sanctuary; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal in Sanctu­ ary. Friday, Dec. 20 - Last day of school for Noah's An Preschool un­ til January 6. 2003. Saturday, Dec. 21 - 10:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Can­ tata Rehearsal. Sunday. Dec. 22 8:15 a.m. Chancel Choir. 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 9:20 a.m. Chil­ dren's Worship; 10.00 a.m. Coffee Hour ■ Dining Room; 10:10 a.m. Church School for all ages; 11:20 a_m. Contemporary Worship; 11:50 im Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH­ AM 1220. The 11:20 Service is broadcast over Channel 2 through­ out the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Children's Worship is available dunng both services. 4XX) p.m "Christmas Can­ ticks” a Chancel Choir Cantata .a the Sanctuary. Tuesday. Dec. 24 12:00 noon Office closes until De­ cember 26th; 7:00 p.m. Family Chnsunas Eve Carols and Commu­ nion with mitten donations; 8:30 p.m. Contemporary Chnstmas Eve Service with Carols and Commu­ nion; 11:00 p.m. Traditional Chnsi­ mas Eve Service with Carols and Communion. Wednesday. Dec. 25 • Merry Christmas' NASHVILLE - Ray A. Boise, age 79. of Nashville, died Tuesday, Dec. 10. 2002 at Battle Creek Health Sys-tem. He was bom Oct. 17, 1923 in Nashville, the son of Harry and Etta (Rogers) Boise. He attended school in Nashville. Ray worked for Eaton’s in Battle Creek foi 30 years, retiring in 1980. He also oper­ ated Ray’s Auto Wreckers in Nashville from 1970 to 2000. He served in tike United Stales Army dur­ ing World War II. He married Phyllis H. Stambaugh Sept 23. 1959. Ray hobbies were working on cars, hunt­ ing and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son. Ray Boise Jr. in 1975; three brothers. Charlie Boise, Leo Boise, and Roy Boise. Surviving is his wife. Phyllis H. Boise of Nash-ville; daughters, Margaret Kane of' Texas. Laura (Mar shall) Pierson of Hastings; Karen (Paul) McClurkin of Hastings; Molly (Norman) Westrate of Hastings. Aleta (Ron) Jones of Tennessee. Lisa Boise of Hastings; many grandchil­ dren and great-grandchildren, step-chil­ dren, Darwin (Kris) McIntyre of Nashville, Louise (Tom) Brundage of Springport. Del'rae Bowers of Hastings, Valaric Smith of Grand Rapids; sister. Eva Pennington of Nashville. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday. Dec. 21, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor A. HurgttLofficiaiing. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or Barry County Commission on Aging. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Helen A. Chapple lames Dale Roberts NORTH FORT MYERS. Fl. Helen A. Chapple. 566 Horizon Rd.. North Fort Myers, FL died Thursday, the 5th of December. 2002 at the age of 95. Helen was bom in Hamburg. Ml on Sept. 13. 1907 and was a resident of Grand Blanc and Flint most of her life, retiring in Fort Myers. FL and Delton. MI. She was employed at Fisher Body. Grand Blanc Plant for 29 years, retiring in 1972. She is survived by her son Richard and his wife Beverly of North Fort Myers. FL; four grandchildren including Drew Chapple of Delton. Ml; eight great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band Waller J. in 1961; her son. Charles W.. and her grandson Raymond D. Those desiring may make contributions to A.L.S. Foundation or St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Hamburg. Ml. NASHVILLE - James Dale Roberts, age 60. of Nashville. Ml passed away at Ikhik* on Saturday. Dec. 14. 2002. Mr. Roberts was bom Jan. 22. 1942. the son of lite late Charles and Laura (Huflinon) Roberts. He married Mary Louise Ledbetter on Sept. 20. 1964 in Aikin. So. Carolina. Jim spent his last few years with Myrt Hager. Jim loved country music and he had a great passion for songwriting and singing, especially at Prairieville. Jim is survived by three children. Kathryn (Jeremie) Modine of Columbia. TN. Teresa Roberts of Witchita Falls. TX. and Terry (Julie) Johnson of Ionia. Ml; grandchildren. Scott and Amber Hamilton and Rayven Modine; two sistetx. Kathy Roberts of Greenville. Ml and Dana (Tim) Estep of Sunfield. Ml; two brother*. Herb (Barb) Roberts of Hastings. Ml and Chuck Roberts of New Paris. IN. Memorial services for Mr. Roberts were held on Wednesday. Dec. 18. 2002 at the Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Ml. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Inurn­ ment was in North Eagle Cemetery in Eagle. MI The family is being served by the Maple Valley Chapel of Nashville. ML Joy M. Whipple NASHVILLE - Joy M. Whipple, age 66. of Nashville, died Friday. Dec. 13. 2002 al Hayes-Grecn-Bcach Hospital in Charlotte. Ml. Joy Whipple was bom Dec. 21, 1935 in Saranac, MI. the daughter of John and Rachael (Fischer) Marker. Joy loved cooking and enjoyed having friends and family to her house for meals. She enjoyed fishing and loved spending lime with her family and was very affec­ tionate toward them all; although she was extremely outspoken and known Io be very stubborn at times. She is survived by her significant other, Dennis Harwood of Nashville; four daugh­ ters. Mona Reid of Nashville. Shanon Whipple of Hastings, Linda Curry of Wyoming, Tara Whipple of Hastings; one son. Craig (Rhonda) Whipple of Texas; six stepchildren. Diana (Vaughn) Reid of Nashville. Patty Musser of Vermontville, Dennis Harwood Jr. of Nashville. Marcia (Chris) Ruedisueli of Nashville. Sara Harwood (Brent Martin) of Vermontville and Laura (Steve) Blakney of Marshall; 27 grandchildren, special granddaughter. Jordanna; seven great grandchildren. Services were held on Monday. Dec. 16, 2002 at Maple Valley Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel, Nashville. MI. | NASHVILLE - Wendell L. Phillips, of Nashville. MI. formerly of Lansing. MI. age 91. died Dec. 12.2002. He was bom June 13. 1911 in Des Moines. Iowa. Mr. Phillips retired from Brinks Armored Trucks after 25 years of service and retired from A.D.T. Security after 31 years of ser­ vice. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife of 33 years. Marcella Phillips; four children. Sandy Tuck. Edward (Janine) Phillips. Teri (Bob) Lindsey, and Ricki (Teresa) Phillips; four step-children. Sue (Chuck) Browning. Laura DeWitt, Debi (Hesham) Fayyad. and Pamela DeWitt; and many grandchildren and step-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Jankowski; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday. Dec. 16. in the Tiffany Funeral Home. 3232 W. Saginaw. Deacon Bob McPhilamy of St. Gerard Church presided. Interment at Deepdale Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Tiffany Funeral Home. ^^^amue^^PoKey^’ HASTINGS - Samuel E. Dorsey, age 46. of Hastings, died Sunday, Dec. 8. 2002 as a result of an automobile accident in Ionia. He was bom Nov. 6. 1956 in Defiance. Ohio, the son of Virgil and Wilma (Hensley) Dorsey. He attended Hastings area schools. Sam worked most of his life in construc­ tion. He enjoyed various art projects and will be remembered for his quick wit and gentle spirit. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving is a daughter. Susan E. Dorsey, of Hastings, son, Mariah Dorsey of Hastings, mother. Wilma Carothers of Hastings, step-children. Ryan Craven, James Bagley, and Maranda Craven, all of Freeport, brothers. Robert Smith of Hastings, Clinton Carothers of Nashville. Sumner Dorsey of Lafayette. IN.; and sister and Martha Jean Miller. Respecting his wishes, cremation has taken place and a remembrance gathering will be held Sunday. Dec. 15. 2002 from 12-4 p.m. at 2915 Wing Rd.. Hastings. Memorials can be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. MORE OBITUARIES Appear on Page 16 Obituaries I | Sharon E. Fruin HICKORY CORNERS - Sharon E. Fniin. Hickory Comers, passed away u.tcxpectedly Dec. 10. 2002 at her residence. Sharon was bom on Jan. 2. 1943. in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ralph and Loma (Williams) Biercma. She was a 1962 graduate of Plainwell High School. Sharon enjoyed word searches, the out­ doors. and traveling; especially to Texas. She was an avid reader, and especially loved reading the Bible, and her Bible Study Group. She was a mother to all children. If you had met Sharon, you were a stranger for a very short time. She was known in Hickory Comers as the "cat lady.” She is survived by her husband. Robert Fruin. whom she married on July 9. 1966 at the chapel al Western Michigan; a daughter. Cynthia Fruin. at home; her father. Ralph Biercma of Plainwell; brothers. Kenneth (Phyllis) Biercma of Holland. Steven (Donna) Biercma of Marion, IN. and Robert (Anne) Biercma of Delton; sisters. Nan (Donald) Darrow of Martin and Linda (Bob)Stuut of Parchment ‘and several nieces, neph-.-ws. great nieces and great nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, daughters. Rosa Marie and Mary Rose; a sister. Mary Kale Bicrema and an infant sister. The funeral services were conducted Saturday. Dec. 14. 2002. at Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Pastor Len Davis, officiated. Interment East Hickory Comers Cemetery . Memorial contributions to Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church, will be appreci­ ated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGorcs Funeral Home. Delton. EATON RAPIDS - Gary Lee Croff. Jr.age 17. of Eaton Rap-ds (formerly ot,^ Vermontville), passed away on Wednesday. ' Dec. 11. 2002 at Charlotte. Ml. Gary lee Croff. Jr., son of Gary Lee Croff. Sr. and Peggy Jo Sanders, was bom in Hastings, Mich, on Oct. 27. 1985. He attended and enjoyed Maple Valley Schools. His hobbies included jet skiing, wrestling, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his father. Gary (Tina) Croff Sr. of Ionia; Peggy (Art) Maurer of Eaton Rapids; sisters. Amber Croff of Vermontville and Elisabeth Lincoln of Nashville; grandparents. Kenneth and Velma Croft of Ionia, Carol Croff and Clifford VanDeusen of Vermontville and Kathryns Munchbach of Charlotte; great grandmothers. Mary Kerr of Ionia and Ruth Carrier of Vermontville; aunts and uncles. Kenneth (Wilma) Croff of Marshall. Dennis (Janet) Croff of Vermontville. Brian (Julie) Corff of Nashville. Janet (Cal) Riker of Pelosky. Mark (Nora) Sanders of Charlotte. Joe Sanders of Charlotte, CoCb (Bruce) Davis of Charlotte. Tanya Sager (Terry Harper) of Charlotte and Julie (Jimmy) Moonyham of Charlotte; many cousins. There will be no services held and dispo­ sition will be al Woodland Cemetery. Vermontville Township. Ml. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Ml. I SUNFIELD • Florence Marie Meyer, age 86. formerly of Sunfield, passed away early Salurday morning. Dec. I t. 2002. Marie was bom in Comstock, Ml on Aug. 5. 1916 to William and Florence (Halstead) Loftus. She moved to Sunfield with her parents when she was a small girl, and except for several years during World War 11 when she worked in Battle Creek, had lived on the same homestead her entire life. Marie had also worked as a nurses' aid al Pennock Hospital for a number of years. She loved gardening and found much contentment caring for her flowers. Marie is survived by her children. Rosemary (Randy) Hewitt. Bill (Jean) Meyer. Dan Meyer. Dave (Diane) Meyer, and Ron Meyer. 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and many other rela­ tives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Arthur Meyer, and her sister. Wilma Loftus. In keeping with Marie's wishes, crema­ tion has taken place. A committal service will be held in the spring at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 - Page 7 filths GIRL, Charity Lynn bom at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. Saturday. Nov. 30. 2002 at 2:06 a.m. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. 20 1/2 inches long. Parents are Eric and Danielle Speers of Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Dave and Cheryl Speers of Fowler and Cathy Davis of Mer­ ritt. Don and Dawn Foote of Caledonia. GIRL, Shawn and Kindra Ahearn of Ponage had a baby girl Dec. 3 at Bronson Hospital. Kathleen Isabella Nadege weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Con and Marge Ahearn of Hastings and Alan of Gayle Cope of Pine Lake. GIRL, Hannah Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20. 2002 at 1:38 a.m. to Jennifer Jackson and Nathan Mesecar of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. McQueen-Mingerink plan Feb. 1 wedding BOY, Lucas Raymond, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 19, 2002 at 8:26 a.m. to Nancy and Rick Fuller of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 3/4 ozs. and 20 inches long. David and Shellie McQueen of Middleville and Ken and Sally Mingerink of Shelbyville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Angela Joy and Corey Benjamin. Angela is a 1998 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, and a 2002 graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelors in secondary education. Corey is a 1998 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, and 2002 graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelors and masters in package engineering. A Feb. 1.2003 wedding is being planned. BOY, Zachary Benjamin, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20, 2002 at 10:46 p.m. to Blake ana Stephanie Green of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 7 ozs. and 22 inches long. Kogges to celebrate golden anniversary Fred and Jeanette Kogge will be celebrat­ ing their 50th anniversary on Dec. 28. 2002. They were married on Dec. 28, 1952 in Charlotte. They have four children. Steve (Sumire) Kogge, Scott (Rose) Kogge. Sandi (Gary) Ragan. Stuart (Kathie) Kogge and four grandchildren. They will be cele­ brating with family and friends at the Mid­ dle Villa Inn in June. SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 11. 2002 - 7:30 PAL Regular meeting called to order and Hedge of Allegiance. Present: Lyons. Lee. Flint. McKenna. Green­ field. Vilmont and fifteen (15) guests. Minutes of the regular board meeting November 13.2002, approved and placed on file. Minutes ol toe closed session held November 13. 2002. approved and placed on file. Appointments to Board of Review approved. Mary Anger. Matt Howell. Ray Schaubel. Approval of Resolution *2002-09-2003 Meeting Dates by roll call vote. Appointment to Election Commission approved. Rob Lee by roll call vote. Vouchers and Payroll approved for payment. Treasurer s Report. Zoning Report. Police Report ail received and filed. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted Robin McKenna. Clerk Attested to by . Roger Vilmont. Supervisor (12/19) GIRL, Sierra Lyn. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 25. 2002 at 11:27 am. to Bob and Tami Sponable of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, River Isbyth, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital to Ben and Lissa Larsen of Hastings. BOY, Samuel Ray. bom at Pennock Hospi­ tal on Nov. 19. 2002 at 12:27 a.m. to Greg and Teri Randall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Louise, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 22. 2002 at 9:49 a.m. to Paul and Martha Baker of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Logan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 27, 2002 at 10:25 a.m. to Justin and Nicky Cross of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cameron Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 1, 2002 at 6:04 a.m. to Katrina Waldren and Thomas C. Cooley of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Sophie Alizabeth June, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Dec. 4. 2002 at 12:06 a.m. to Jennifer Rogers and James Trick II of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Amy Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 30, 2002 at 8:26 a.m. to Christina Ann Harris of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 6 lbs. 3/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kendal Marie, tom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22, 2002 at 8:22 a.m. to Robin and Eric Egan of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, August Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 4, 2002 to Antoinette Smart and Matthew Malik of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Aubree Belle, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 21.2002 at 6:41 p.m. to Brent and Beth Donaldson of Woodland. Weigh­ ing 10 lbs. 5.5 ozs. and 22.5 inches long. GIRL, Emily Lynn, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 3,2002 at 3:06 p.m. to Bobby O’Connor and Larry Huddleston of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 1/4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Madison Danyelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 28. 2002 al 7:06 ajn. to Laura Hendrick and William McMasters of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs 5 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Paxton James, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 28, 2002 at 3:06 pjn. to Den­ ny and Amy Walden of Nashville. Weigh­ ing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Amaya Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 4, 2002 al 5:58 to Julie Gilmore of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Calvin Jeffrey, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 28, 2002 at 9:13 p.m. to Stacy Wright of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jenna Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 1, 2002 at 3:24 ajn. to Amanda Schuster and Ken Stoel of Portland/Sunfield. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Isaac Troy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 3.2002 at 4 p.m. to Troy and Sher­ ry Eggers of Freerort Weighing 8 lbs. 15 ozs. and 22 inches long. Hospice makes, decorates wreaths Barry Community Hospice Volunteers recently made and decorated seven grape vine wreaths. The wsaths were made by Jack Burchette and were decorated by vol­ unteers Mary Brown, Charlene Cheney. Roger Green. Julie Heide, Jan Howard. Pat Morgan and Georgette Schirmer. They were displayed at the Big Boy Restaurant, Bosley Pharmacy. Mills Landing Restaurant, Pen-nook Gift Shop. Sand Ridge Bank. Thomas A Davis Jeweler and Felpausch X-Press Mart. Winners were Arlene Reahm, Judy Schaufer. Sherry Pasmore. Ron Frey. Juanita DeBolt. Kay Keeler and Beth Dennie. • SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 BOY, Ethan Robert, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 21. 2002 at 4:47 p.m. to Ben­ jamin and Debra Nystrom of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 22 1/2 inch­ es long. GIRL, Morgan Lee, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Nov. 21,2002 at 10:28 p.m. to San­ di and Brett Vents of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 ozs. and 20 inches long. Smith-Warner to wed Dec. 28 David Smith and Rosemary (Rosa) Warner will be married on Dec. 28. 2002 at 1 p.m. at Delton Faith United Methodist Church. David Smith graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1979 and Vennard College in University Park. IA in 1990. He has been in the U.S. Army and has been on numer­ ous short-term missions trips. David cur­ rently works for Charles Services. Inc. of Kalamazoo. Rosemary Warner is a graduate of Norman High School and the University of Oklahoma in Norman. OK. She has a cer­ tificate from Moody Bible Institute and has done graduate work at Trinity International University both in the Chicago area. Rosa has been working with SEND International as a missionary and recently returned from the Philippines after 15 years of service. She is currently residing in Hastings. Shortly after the wedding. David and Rosa will be leaving on a four-month short­ term mission trip where they will be train­ ing others how to teach English as a second language. GIRL, Madison Lee Ann Wellman, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 3. 2002 at Bob and Connie Wellman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Curves a 30-minute fitness, commonsaue weight loss, and all the support you need tn achieve your goals. Cmve$ The power to _ amaze youraelf." HASTINGS SOUTHSIDE PLAZA • 945-9050 Gift Certificates Available LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale T’«£ FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mace by Amy Suwyn and Russell Suwyn wife and husband (original mortgagors) to Concorde Acceptance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 17.2002 and recorded on March 11. 2002 in Liber Document *1076367 in Barry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee tv the JPMorgan Chase Bank As Trustee Assignee by an assignment dated January 28. 2002, which was recorded on September 6. 2002. in Liber Document *1086949. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX AND 46/100 Dollars ($132,066 46) including interest at 9.190% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in sucn case made and provided, noace is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pjn.. on January 30. 2003 Said premises are srtualed in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Th* land referred to in this Policy, situated in the County of Barry. Township of Irving. State of Michigan, is described as follows That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at tie North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89*37-52- East 974 70 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 0OM414- West 1187 69 teet atong the East line of the West 60 acres of said Northeast 1/4 to the centertine of State Road; thence North 72*3134" West 17230 feet along said centerline thence South 00M414- West 287 34 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00M4T4" West 220.0 feet thence North 78*11'16" West 412.30 feet; thence North 00*44'14" East 220 0 feet, thence South 78*11'16" East 41230 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together wrth an easement as described in the ‘Easement Description." Also, that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Irving Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89*37-52” East 974.70 feet along the North line ol said Northeast 1/4; thence South 00*44'14’ West 1187.09 feet along the East line of the West 60 acres of said Northeast 1/4 to toe centeriine of State Road; thence South 00*44-14- West 264.0 feet to the place of begin­ ning; thence South 00*44-14' West 300.77 feet; thence South 79*2639- West 16826 feet; thence North 00*44'14* East 360 0 feet; thence South 89*15'46" East 165 0 feet to toe place of begin ning. Subjects to and together with an easement as described in the "Easement Description' Easement Description: An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the Easterly line of which is described as: That part of the East 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Inring Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 0(A44'14" West. 88832 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section to toe centeriine of State Road; thence South 72*3134- East 441.0 feet along said cen­ terline io toe place of beginning of the East line of said 66 foot wide easement; thence South 01*13'25" West 960.59 feet to the point of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Flo 4200231966 Team H (1/16/03) Dr. Bruce Pryor is celebrating his 80th birthday on December 28. In remembering the many, var­ ied experiences of practicing medicine for over 50 years in Hastings, he recalls with fondness the joy and happiness he's experienced while living and working in this very special community. Since we are creating a memory book for him, we would love to have cards and notes from his friends, former patients, and colleagues. Please include memories that have been shared through the years. Mail to: 820 West Madison, Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19, 2002 JlaJee, QdleAAa, candlelight senice at 7 p.m. with Rev. George Speas serving as pastor. Nancy Cunningham will be the guest pianist. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Sebewa United Methodist Church is having a ham and escalloped potatoes din­ ner Saturday, Dec. 21. starting at 5 p.m. The church is on Shilton Road at Bippley. The cantala at Central United Methodist Church was attended by a large crowd. Narrators were Kim and Dawn Deardorff and Pastor Don Ferris was the celebrant. Celia DeMond. with Toni Robinson assist­ ing. was guest pianist. Christy Barcroft from Carlton Center was assisted by her sister. Ashley, providing cues as she played flute on some of the anthems. Matt Black. Ashley Seibel and Karen Kruisenga were acolytes who lighted candles between num­ bers as each color denoted a theme of the music. The church was colorful with about 50 poinsettias. Ginny Kruisenga is the chancel choir director. Solos were sung by Andrew Mitchell. Lori McNeil. Fran Morris, Carole Reiser and Tom Reiser. Refreshments were served in Fellowship Hall later. Robert Beard was accompanied by sever­ al of his children at the Sunday cantata. Sharon (Goodemoot) Brinks was present, visiting her aunt. Marian Klein. The Mitchell and Landon families also had guests present. Members of the Sunfield SPY’S ponder which boxes to load for the Lakewood Christmas baskets. St. Edward’s Catholic Church will have midnight Mass on Dec. 24. A service at St. Anthony’s will be at 10 p.m. Then St. Edwards will have Christmas Mass at 10 a.m. on Christmas morning. Centra] United Methodist Church will have its Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. The chancel choir will sing. There will be much scripture with carol singing by the congregation. Visitors are welcome. The view is great from the balcony if the main floor is full. The building is barrier free with an elevator. The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday. Dec. 28. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Michael McCartney will be the host. The Christmas tree will still be up. It is a colorful sight with the dozens of colored balls inscribed with names “in memory.” Many balls were added during Christmas ‘Round the Town. Those who arranged for inscription later will find their memory balls in place by Dec. 28. The balls will eventually be stored and rehung next year. Lakewood UMC on M-50 will have com­ munion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Communicants may come and go whenever they choose on Dec. 24. Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on M-50 ai Bell Road will hold a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Starting in January, the pastor the Rev. Gary Taylor, will also serve the Freeport U.B. Church. Pleasant Valley will start morning worship services at 9:45 a.m. Freeport will hold its service 15 minutes later, starting at 11:15. Sunday School classes at each church remain s* the same hour. Last Thursday morning, 18 ladies from Central UMC unit of United Methodist Women had breakfast together at Richie’s Coffee Shop with a story, scripture, prayer and stories of Christmas past. The stories ranged from the touching to the ridiculous to the humorous. The morning circle was the host group. On Dec. 12 there were 28 who attended the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting at Lake Manor. The Swartz family entertained with singing. They were such a hit, they were invited to sing again for Depot Day come July 2003. The Bonanza Bugles went in the mail that day to more than 200 people. More than 50 went to other states. Saturday brought a culmination of the efforts this year of the Lakewood Community Council, with delivery of 227 boxes of food to families in Lakewood school district. They ranged from southeast of Sunfield to several on Barber Road. Hastings, to Mick Road northeast of Clarksville and into Sebewa Township. Bags of frozen foods were filled separately and were handed to drivers after they loaded the heavy boxes. Many families had more than one box besides big black bags with toys, socks, mittens, hats. There were donations of a few turkeys, a clothes basket and even a Christmas tree. Every basket had plenty of noodles, chiefly Ramen noodles. That hem brought extra points to school children whose rooms competed for honors Art Wagner from Morrison Lake and Brucke Alderink deliberate on who will deliver which boxes for Clarksville area families. items. Twin City Foods has for years pro­ vided all the cardboard boxes which are heavy, of uniform size and manageable size. This year they added many cases of frozen vegetables. Each family received five bags. Many food items come from Second Harvest in Grand Rapids, with the price only a few cents per pound. Thus $500 of local money nets much food. Many church and civic groups, as well as individ­ uals make cash donations to the council for this project. Individual churches are solicit­ ed for a certain number of gifts, age specif­ ic. according to the church size. While one group of workers are back at their job in the church basement with stations marked for age and sex of children where gifts are sort­ ed. Then the unnamed cards are filled according to age of children with gifts going into the black bags. Because of the time involved with sorting and packing gifts, it is important that the church groups bring their gifts at the designated times. This year very few sets of boxes were relumed. One family had mrved and one recipient was in the hospital. Most people were at home. As always, the Sunfield SPYs came en masse to handle their many bfcxes. The Clarksville Lions’ Cub had its usual helpers, the Lakewood Honor Society and the Lakewood Varsity Club has many young workers. One Brownie Scout group made at least two trips to deliver. Again, the Woodland community was under-repre­ sented with workers. Local dentists Freeman and Licari each year provide toothbrushes and toothpaste for each family. It is time to get the milk jugs loaded with sand and candles in preparation for Christmas Eve display of luminaria. It is worth one’s time from twilight on to drive around the streets and state highways to view the lights. With Woodland Village well lighted and more than three miles of M-50 in Woodland Township outlined in the glowing jugs, the workers who prepare and place the hundreds of lights are to be commended. Added to that is the comer of Martin and Brown roads also in the town­ ship. The lights are more effective in the rural areas away from street lamps. Marian Graham is not at Tender Care, rather she is at Thomapple Manor. The Shoppers’ Guide carried story about Roger and Nancy Young on Cemetery Road, who provide foster care for dogs and cats. After an 11-hour struggle the german Shepherd mix female birthed 13 puppies. What a surprise! The Humane Society would appreciate gifts of Puppy Starter, available at pet stores. Ron and Christine Cunningham were in the cheering crowd who attended the GVSU championship football game in Alabama last Saturday. Their daughter. Jacqueline, is a band member. They also went last year when Grand Valley’s hopes were dashed, but this year they could cheer when the team won in the last minute. 31­ 24, after the Valdosta team scored a touch­ down to tie it near the end of the game. First Congregational Church is having a David Beach and son Mike load food items for Sunfield area families in the Christmas basket project. Notice of Mortgage Foredocure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE UtLITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ketty O. Cole, a Married Person and Connie F. Cole, His Wife (original mortgagors) to Ragstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated July 20, 2000. and recorded on July 25, 2000 in Doc. 41047212. Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., a New Jersey Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated February 22.2001, which was recorded on March 26. 2001, in Doc. 41057213, Bnrry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED THIRTY-ONE AND 3*./IX dollars (S11-..73131). including interest at 8.500% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute In such case made and provided, nofoe is hereby given that said mort­ gage w«l be toMdooed by a sale of toe mort­ gaged premises, cr some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1.-00 pjn., on January 23,2003. Said premises are situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lot 1039, except toe East 20 feet and toe South 1/2 of Lot 1040 of toe city, for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber Aof Plats, on Page 1. The redemption period shall be 6 monto(s) from the date of such eale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott A Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File 4200233154 Team S (1/9) Short Foreclosure Notice - Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAMED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by: Michael R. Keeler and Rebecca Keeler, husband and wfo to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successor and assigns, Exchange Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 28. 2002, and recorded on January 9, 2002, in Instrument No. 1072704. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof toe sum of ONE HUN­ DRED SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINE AND 18/100 DOLLARS ($107,609.18). including interest at 7.125% per annum. Under toe power of sale contained in said mortgage and toe statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wM be lorectoMd by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, at 1:00 oldock pjn. on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated In Chy of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION X. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. CARLTON TOWN­ SHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION X. DISTANT SOUTH. 194.5 FEET FROM THE WEST 1/4 POST THEREOF. THENCE EAST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS. ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LANDS CONVEYED AND RECORDED IN LIBER 143 OF DEEDS. ON PAGE 198 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SECTION X; THENCE SOUTH 297 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST 571 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE WEST LINE OF SECTION X. THENCE NORTH 297 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sate unless determined abandonr- in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in wNch case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 26. 2X2 Mortgage Electronic Registrabon Systems. Inc., solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's suc­ cessor and assigns. Exchange Financial Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN & ASSOCIATES. PC. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334 (1/2/03) monson by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Single parent Dear Annie: I am married to “Vicior.” a good man. 1 have two children from a pre­ vious marriage, and Victor has three. on< of whom lives with us. Victor recently started a new job that requires him to travel out of town five days a week for the next year. Consequently, my children have little con­ tact with their stepfather. My stepson has no contact with his mother, either, so I am the sole parent for all of them. When Victor travels, he stays in a hotel and does business in restaurants and bars. I stay on the homefront, working full time and taking care of the kids, driving them back and forth to school, sports, activities, friends, and so on. My car averages 300 miles a week, and 1 have no time for my­ self. Victors calls from the road only when he is walking from his hotel to a restaurant or oar, and our conversations are too short. How cun I make him understand that even though he is out of town, he still has a re­ sponsibility to his family? I want him to be more involved in our lives, but he doesn’t gel it. 1 think Victor is being selfish. I suggested counseling, but he’s never around to attend a session. I’m in the process of looking for a therapist who can see us on Saturdays. Quite honestly. I’m ready to walk. - Help in Indianapolis. Dear Indianapolis: You sound frazzled and overwhelmed. Obviously, you did not plan to be a single parent. However, you must be realistic. How much time do you expect Vicior to devote to his family when his job takes him out of town so much? Can you endure it for the next 12 months? Do you want him to quit? Can you get some help at home? Seeing a counselor is an excellent idea, and you should be able to do it on Satur­ days so Victor can be there. You both need to figure out how far each of you is willing to compromise. Using Cassie Dear Annie: I am in seventh grade, and 1 have a crush on “Jimmy.” who is a ninth­ grader. Jimmy likes me, too, but it’s hard for us lu get together. The only way we can see each other is if is his sister, “Cassie," who is in my grade, has me over to her house. I don’t get along with Cassie very well. In fact, I am only friends with her so I can see her brother. I feel bad about this, but I don’t know what else to do. Lately, when I ask Cassie if I can come over, she makes excuses. I’m getting impatient. What should I do? - Lovesick in Kansas. Dear Lovesick: Cassie has figured out that you are using her, and she wants no pan of iL If you want to be friends with Jimmy, fine, but anything more will have to wait until you are old enough to see him without sneaking around. Cool iL Gay liar Dear Annie: I am a gay man in my 40s and have been living with my long-term companion for 15 years. Our friends and relatives are aware of our situation. My challenge is confronting old friends from my hometown and college. As a young man. I struggled with my sexuality and never confided in anyone that I was gay. We have kept in touch over the years, and I have been lying to them for decades. Now that their children are grown and they are free to travel, my friends can’t wait to visit me. Any suggestions on how I can explain my lying ways? I’m not ashamed of being gay. but I am ashamed of being a liar. - Pants on Fire. Dear Friend: Unless you have been brag­ ging about a fictitious wife and children, there is no need for an explanation. If your friends ask when they can visit, say you Looking for a great gift? Give a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Give Us A Call at... 945-9554 will have to check with your long-term companion. “Howard.” about appropriate dales, and that will tell them all they need to know. If you choose, you may give out ad­ ditional information. Your friends may be less surprised than you think, and if your situation changes their desire to visit, so be it. Holiday horror Dear Annie: My husband andl were anxiously looking forward to spending Christmas with our son. his wife and our new granddaughter. It will be “Louisa’s" first Christmas. I gave our son the dale we wanted to come and reminded him twice. He said everything was fine, so we purchased two non-refundable tickets to the tune of $420. We called our son with the flight informa­ tion. and suddenly, the date we picked was quite inconvenient for iny son’s wife. She has decided to spend Christmas with tier sister who lives three hours away by car. We live 2,000 miles away. I hope those grandparents who can kiss and hug their grandchildren any time are thankful. We’ll never see our granddaugh­ ter. - Bitter Grandmother in Honda. Dear Grandma: It’s a little soon to be making such dreadful assumptions. And obviously, your relationship with your daughter-in-law is not a good one. How­ ever, your son also has some say in Louisa’s upbringing, and if he has any backbone, he will insist that both sets of grandparents get to spend time lavishing affection on his lit­ tle girl. Meanwhile, try to warm up the in-law routine. When you call your son, make sure to speak to his wife and say nice things. Ask if she will send a photo of the baby, and when she does, tell her Louisa looks beau­ tiful and healthy. Let her know what a great mother you think she is. It will help. Wedding cruise Dear Annie: My brother. “Harry.” is get­ ting married next June. My family is eager to be present at the festivities, but unfortu­ nately. Harry has decided to have the wed­ ding during a seven-day cruise that will cost each guest $1300 for their accommoda­ tions. Harry expects me to help our mother pay for the trip. He even suggested that Mom share a cabin with my husband and me to cut down on costs. Most of their guests will not be able to af­ ford this cruise, including the bride’s mother. While I can manage it financially, and even pay for Mom. I resent being told where to spend my vacation. Our grand­ mother won’t even consider attending. I’m guessing four people will show up. Mom wants me to keep my mouth shut and pay for the cruise. What do you say? - Not Cruising in North Carolina. • Dear N.C.: You are under no obligation to attend your brother’s wedding. However, since you can afford it. and it would please Mom. consider the cruise for the sake of family unity. You might even enjoy it. Kid sale danger Dear Annie: I live in a nice area where there are lots of young children. Since school started. I have had dozens of kids at my door, selling candy and other items to raise money. Not one of these young chil­ dren had an adult escort. When I asked one little boy where his parents were, he said they dropped him off because they thought the neighborhood "looked nice.” How can parents allow a child to go into any neighborhood unescorted? These chil­ dren are carrying large amounts of visible cash, and they are often invited inside someone’s home to fill out order sheets. Don’t parents realize how dangerous this can be? - Could Be Any Person in Any City. Dear Any Person: Parents should know better in this day and age not to let young children knock on strangers’ doors. No mat­ ter how “nice" a neighborhood seems, it is no guarantee that your child will be safe. Thanks for the red alert. •••** Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@ attbi.com, or write Io: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190. Chicago. IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, read features by other Creators Syndicate writ­ ers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syn­ dicate Web page at www.creators.com. Copyright 2002 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �The Hardings Banner - Thursday,December 19. 2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The Barry-Emmet County Connection II By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Emmet County area was not settled as early as Barry County due to its wilder­ ness, population of Native Americans and the soil wasn’t the best for fanning. Located on Sturgeon Bay on the northern shores of Lake Michigan, the soil was sandy and poor in places. The land was covered with heavy forest and the area pop­ ulated by traders. Missionaries and American Indians who still held much of the land in their ownership. The main settlement was Cross Village, also known as La Croix, Village of the Cross. At the Cross, L’Arbe Croche, Waganaldist and Anamiewatinoing. The village was located on a bluff above Lake Michigan reflecting the backgrounds of its various inhabitants. It took years of negotiations, bargaining, defaults and renewed attempts to add this piece of real estate to Michigan and even more struggles to meet the terms of the final treaty. Then the area had to have surveys com­ pleted before it could be sold or home­ steaded by Michigan residents. This was done in 1850 and this, along with the 1855 treaty, made way for the influx of settlers and individual ownership of land began to happen. Toe Civil War had little impact on the Cross Village. Some of the Native Americans joined, enlisting in Company K, Michigan Sharpshooters. This company was composed of American Indians, with the exception of their captain and first lieu­ tenant, the only such company to be formed. Fifteen of the company were killed or wounded during the Civil War. In 1877, enough settlers had arrived in Cross Village for those who lived north of the village to desire their own government. Bliss Township was detached from Cross Village Township in 1877 and was orga­ nized m its own right. In the period from 1872 through 1899. 129 people had filed homestead applications at least 112 were veterans. Of these 129, only 84 white set­ tlers proved up on their claims or acquired a title through a cash settlement. [Note: “To prove up meant to make some improvements on the land such as clearing an area and planting crops or building a cabin or out building on it. “] There was an allotted time period in which this had to be done or the land went back to the govern­ ment to be resold or placed on the home­ stead list again. James Kilpatrick and his wife, Adalaide, arrived in Bliss Township in 1876. James had come to the United States in 1847 from Scotland with his family, where they joined older brother John Wiley Kilpatrick in Woodland Township, Barry County. James was bom in January of 1839. Many of the Civil War veterans who made applications for claims in Bliss Township, Emmet Township, several were from Barry County or the nearby area. James had served his adopted country during the Civil War. He had been captured by the Confederates and spent time in a prison camp. The condition of the camp was bad and James came nut of the experi­ ence with some health problems which he was troubled with the rest of his life. He served from June 10, 1861 until Sept. 30, 1862. He was 24 years old when he was mustered out. He had stomach ulcers for many years, in fact until his death. He knew how hard the life of a pioneer could be. He had worked with his family in Woodland Township, having arrived there with his family in 1847. The family had a rough passage from New Mi Ins, Scotland, with the ship wrecking off the shores of Newfoundland. They finally arrived in New York . where John Jr. met them and escort­ ed them to Michigan. Then the word went out that land in Emmet County was available to Civil War veterans by moving onto the land, improv­ ing the land or * proving it up.” James had spent some time near Greenleaf, Minn., where he had homestead­ ed a piece of land. He gave this up and returned to Michigan, Calhoun County. In Nov. 7. 1866, he married Adalaide Greenfield. They returned to Greenleaf, Minn, and had a daughter. Edith, bom in 1869. Two years later they made a trip to Antwerp, Ohio. There a second daughter was bom and the Kilpatricks did not return to Minnesota. They were living in Whitehouse. Ohio, when the second daugh­ ter, Grace Adalaide, was bom on Feb. 16, 1873. James certainly was possessed (as many of the Kilpatricks were) with a wanderlust. They decided to try homesteading in north­ ern Michigan and in the fall of 1875 ten years after James was mustered out of ser­ vice he packed up his family, which includ­ ed Mary Huelett Greenfield, Adalaide’s mother. James. Adalaide. Mary Greenfield and the two young daughters and headed north to take up a homestead in Emmet County. It was a cold hard journey by team and wagon. The roads were mere trails when Adalaide and James Kilpatrick July 2, 1883. seven years after the family first moved into the log cabin which James had built. The area was becoming more populated and the people wanted to have their own government separate from Cross Village. In 1877. Bliss Township was organized. James Kilpatrick took an active part in the organi­ zation. serving on the Township Board and served in other township offices throughout his life. James Kilpatrick along with pioneering and improving his land holdings and work­ ing in the local government, became known as a “land looker** to help to guide many of the early settlers to new homes in the wilderness. He knew the forest paths and could help find the lands which they were there to homestead. James lived on in homestead for 23 years, dying in July 1899 on his beloved home­ stead. He is buried in the Bliss Township Cemetery, as are many of the members of the Kilpatrick family. Next week: Grace Kilpatrick Burgess tells her memories of her family’s efforts in pioneering in Emmet County. Bliss Township. Detail map of northern Emmet County, showing Cross Village and Bliss Townships. there was a road at all. They finally reached Cross Village in November of 1875. It was too late in the season to do much work on the homestead so they spent the winter with a Native American family in Cross Village. Here a daughter, Della Janet Kilpatrick, was bom on January 1876. During the winter, James began to clear his land and build a cabin on his claim which was in the northwest quarter of Section No. 29, which bordered on the northwest shore of Welkamp Lake. In the spring of 1876 the family moved to the homestead, five miles from Cross Village. James worked hard on this farm­ stead in spite of his poor health and he cared for his family. J. Dana Kilpatrick, a son, was bom on “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” Families that could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? Just ask Teresa Heide. Black and White as wen as... FULL “Kids know when people really care for them and my kids like the people at Pennock. Pennock's emergency staff and physicians like Dr. Wilgus really understand kids. They ease their fears, and make time to thoroughly care for my kids' special needs. They even call us at home to follow up on our progress. I was bom at Pennock, our kids were bom there, too. 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December 19. 2002 Home opener Friday night versus Caledonia Saxons shut down Spartan shooters by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Hastings' varsity boys’ basketball team tipped off the O-K Goid season at Sparta Tuesday night and once they got control of the tempo rode it to a 68-58 vic­ tory. Although it looked like they could have outsized the Saxons, as Coach Don Schils expected the Spartans live and die by the Saxon Eli Schmidt tries to get control of a loose ball late in the action at Sparta. (Photo by Brett Bremer) three pointer. It killed them this time, but not because of poor shooting. The Saxons weren't even letting them get the shots off. Dustin Bowman clamped down on the Spartans top scorer, and the times that the Spartans did try to go down low Hastings swarmed the ball and got the job done. "We wanted to wear their shooters down." said Schils. The Spartans controlled the tempo in the first quarter, keeping the Hastings running game in check, and pulled out to a 16-12 lead at the end of the quarter. Hastings was able to catch up midway through the second period, with Eli Schmidt running the point the Saxons got the game to the tempo they like to play. The teams traded leads, until a bucket by Justin Pratt in the last minute of the half put the Saxons up 30-29. then he added a 3pointer as the final seconds clicked off. A basket by Bowman, and a three from Schmidt pushed the lead to nine to start the third and the Saxons were off. The Saxons out shot the Spartans from behind the 3-point line, hitting 7 to the Spartans 5. They knocked down 3 in the third and ended the quarter up 52-4). Connecting on 8 of 9 free throws in the final 1:15 of the fourth quarter, the Saxons held back Sparta's final charge. “Now our seniors know wc can win," said Schils after the game. The Saxons had three seniors with dou­ ble digit point totals. Eli Schmidt was the tops of the four with 14 points while also playing an excellent game at the point. Dustin Bowman 11 of his 13 points in the second half, and Chris Rounds put up 11 points on the night. Fighting Scots in another O-K Gold battle. The Scots' game at Middleville in their opener turned into a track meet at times and the came looks like it could happen this Fri­ day night. Caledonia is 1-1 after falling to Cedar Springs on Tuesday. 65-46. Junior Drew Whitney was the leading scorer for the Saxons with 15 [joints. Sparta was paced by Tysen Mengel’s 17 points, which was the average of Spartan Mark Mombcr who Dustin Bowman worked over defensively and held to just 9. Hastings will try to take the momentum from Sparta into the team's home opener Friday night when they host the Caledonia Hastings’ Drew Whitney (30) tries to find the basket while standing in the shadow of Sparta's Trent Barnhart (32). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mason topples Vikings in first Capital Circuit game To the tune of 4Big Yellow Taxi’ (With apologies to Joni Mitchell) “Sounds like everyone's excited, But I'm not. What’s next “a big pink hotel, a boutique, and a swinging hot spot? ” I know many people think that it’s nice that Middleville's real grass will be gone. Sounds like everyone's excited. But I’m not. “They 're comin' in with trucks, gonna rip away the football field. Gonna put down grass that ain ’t real. And save a whole dollar, what a deal. I know many people think that it’s nice That Middleville's real grass will be gone. Sounds like everyone's excited, But I'm not. Saxon Drew Bowman (14) flies through the lane for two of his eight points against Sparta. (Photo by Brett Bremer) more often," says Farrell. Scott Secor led the charge offensively for the Vikings, netting 13 points. He also pulled down seven rebounds. But Secor was the only Viking in double figures. Clint Tobias was next with nine points. Offensively, the biggest plus for the Vi­ kings was that they were able to shave the number of turnovers down to 11, after re­ cording 19 in the season opener. The leading rebounder for Lakewood was Brandon O’Mara with nine, he also had three steals. The top gun for Mason was Craig Hawk­ ing with 12 points. His teammate Joe DcMartin had 11, all in the third quarter. The Vikings arc back home this Friday night for league game number two. against Charlotte. Trojan eagers have dropped last two “Hey, soccer, soccer, come and practice over here now! We'll fit you in between football But share with the band and the kiddies, please! / know many people think that it’s nice That Middleville’s real grass will be gone. Sounds like everyone’s excited. But I'm not. “Late last night 1 heard that this was happenin ’ And wondered when they decided to take away tradition. I know many people think that it’s nice That Middleville’s real grass will be gone. Sounds like everyone's excited. But I'm not. " The A.D.’s excited. The football coach is excited. And it sounds like most everyone else is getting there. But that doesn't mean I’ll fall in line. I’m sure it will save the school money, and they’ll be able to work out scheduling, and all that technical stuff. But it ain’t right. Did Charlie Brown ever boot that ball to the moon? No. Why? Tradition. Did they call off the Packers and the Cowboys because it was too cold? No. Why? Tradition. Will the Lions ever win a Super Bowl. No. Why? Well, there arc lots of reason. Did the Silvcrdome host a World Cup soccer game? Yes. But they had to find people to bring in real grass. Why? Because that’s the way it’s supposed to be. Jerseys were made to get muddy and to have grass stains. That’s the point. Michigan State just got rid of their turf, now they have grass. Michigan did the same a few years back. Sure U of M is having a little trouble with it, but they’re in Ann Ar­ bor. The agriculture experts in Lansing can gc; grass to grow. 1 know farms are quickly turning into parking lots and strip malls around here, but there has to be somebody who can get grass to grow here. There has to be. But that’s just me. If world peace came rolled up in the plastic grass. I’d still tell them to turn their trucks around. The third quarter cost the Lakewood var­ sity boys’ basketball team for the second time this season, Friday Dec. 13, at Mason in the tip off of the Capital Circuit season. The Vikings trailed by just a point com­ ing out of the locker rooms at halftime, but an 18-6 third period in favor of Mason put the game out of reach as Lakewood is still learning offensively. “We played much more aggressive this game," said Viking Head Coach Mark Far­ rell. “As a team we made significant gams. We played very well defensively, but need to improve in some areas offensively." For the second straight game they shot in the low 30’s from the field, but did well at the line, where they knocked down six of eight attempts. “We are shooting well from the charity stripe, but need to work at getting there Trojan Jon Yeazel finds his way through the lane, on his way to a team high 19 points in TKs loss to Caledo­ nia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Byron Center’s Bulldogs pulled out a 3point win over the TK Trojan varsity boys’ basketball team Tuesday night. It was the first O-K Blue contest for both teams this winter. Trailing by five at the end of three peri­ ods, the Trojans outscored Byron in the fourth, but not by enough to crawl back into the lead. Brett Knight was the top scorer for the Trojans with 15 points, that included him going 9 for 9 from the charity stripe on die night. Jon Yeazel was the only other Trojan in double figures. He ended the game with 12 points. The Bulldogs spread their scoring around. Jay Tubergen was the top guy for Byron with 10. The Trojans are now 1-2 after also fal­ ling last Friday, Dec. 13, to Caledonia. Sometimes it was a track meet. Some­ times it looked more like a rugby match. But it was another heated rivalry game be­ tween the TK and Caledonia. Caledonia fought back from a 13-point halftime deficit to take a 44-43 lead with just over three minutes remaining in the third period on a pair of Abe Mulvihill free throws. The first of five lead changes in the quarter. A Patrick Spitzley three pointer in the last minute of the third, his only points of the night, put the Fighting Scots up for good. They pushed the lead to seven before triumphing 68-62. Jason VanderWoude, the Scots’ new head coach, got his first varsity win. At halftime he said he asked his kids if they were doing all the things that they needed to do to win. “The answer to all of those questions was no.” said VanderWoude. Before the game VanderWoude said that maybe his kids were too ready. A few passes with a little too much mustard on them caused a couple of early turnovers for the Scots, in their season opener. “Wc hit a couple of jumpers early and wc fell in love with it," said VanderWoude. “Wc weren’t attacking the basket." The Trojans most definitely were attack­ ing the basket in the first half. They ran out to a double digit lead in the second period, using their speed to beat the Scots up the floor or beat them off the dribble, but in the second half the Trojans’ shots didn’t want to fall and the Scots started coming out of the scrums with the loose balls. TK shot just 21% from the floor in the second half, and over the final four and a half minutes got all five of their points from the free throw line. Barring some playoff appearance this was the last time the two squads will go head to head as non-league rivals, as next year the two teams come together in the all new O-K Gold. Mulvihill was the top scorer for the Scots with 16 including two 3-pointers and a per­ fect 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Joe Kowalski had 12 for Caledonia, while Kyle Hcmmcs and Eli Cooley each added 10. Cooley also pulled down eight rebounds. TK was paced by sophomore guard Jon Yeazel with 19 points. Chase VandenBerg had 14. and Brett Knight 11. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 19 2002 - Page 11 Saxon spikers work out jitters at Otsego, before downing Delton Mindy Colvin (left) and Lisa Noteboom (right) try to get up for a block against Delton's Jessica Font (8). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panthers hold back Parchment charge Delton's varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 2-1 with a 67-59 win over KVA opponent Parchment on Tuesday night. The Panthers led by 13 at the half, then held on after a 13-6 third quarter run by Parchment cut the lead in half, but Delton answered the call down the stretch. “A couple of kids stepped up and did a really nice job with the game on the line.” said Panther coach Mike Mohn. Shawn Moore went 9 for 9 at the freethrow line on his way to a 20 point night. The Panthers as a team shot 82^ from the stripe by knocking down 18 of 22 attempts. With Chris Gillfillan on the bench much of the night in foul trouble everybody stepped up. Four other Panthers were in double digit scoring behind Moore's 20-point perform­ ance. Steve Bourdo added 11 points, while Chris Gillfillan. Kris Oglcsbee. and Jeff Younglove each chipped in 10 points. Todd Champion and Zac Culbcrt both had 3 points, but each had some big re- bounds down the stretch for the Panthers. “The kids responded really well." said Mohn, from their loss to Kalamazoo Hack­ ett Friday Dec. 13. Hackett got the best of Delton 64-48. and Mohn said that it was a very disappointing way Io start the KVA season. "Wc wanted Io star! off 1 -0." "Hackett came to play and knocked down the shots when they needed Io.” Gillfillan led the Panthers in scoring in the loss with 24. Bourdo was the only other Panther in double figures with 10. Mohn said that the'garlic never really de­ veloped any flow. It was a foul plagued game with 59 total fouls called on the night. A 21-11 second quarter allowed Hackett to pull away, on a night where the Panthers couldn't rebound very well, they couldn’t get back into the game. Delton is now 1-1 in the KVA and will look to head into the holiday break with a winning record. To accomplish that the Panthers will have Io get past Paw Paw. The two teams meet in Paw Paw Friday Dec. 20. All the players on the Hastings varsity volleyball team got to see playing time Monday night. Dec. 16. on their own home court as they edged out the Delton Panthers 15-9. 17-15 for their first w in of the season. "They all came together as a team and played well.” said Saxon Coach Gina McMahon. "It was great to play in front of such a big crowd. Hopefully Hastings vol­ leyball is becoming more and more recog­ nized." "Playing with intensity, strong serving and good.scrappy defense arc key factors to our success." said McMahon. "At times, wc were not playing with intensity, which caused a few Delton points. Additionally, the team played good defense, again, a lot of good digs." For the Panthers. Coach Rhonda Stur­ geon said that her team "just made errors at (he wrong times." but it was an improve­ ment over their first matches of the season. Sturgeon mentioned that one of her play­ ers said it was weird to lose and to be smil­ ing thinking of how good they played. Shannah Fisher. Sam Doubledee. and lessica Font all improved their serving for Delton, that the Panthers had trouble with :arly. Up front for Delton. Jennifer Glen had a ’ood night with 20 attack attempts and 2 (ills. Jenna Bryans and Tiffany Howell had 3 Kills a piece for Hastings. Serving for the Saxons. Julie Cole and Lisa Noteboom each had 2 aces. Courtney Oakland had 5 assists for Hastings in the contest. "The team passed well, much better than Saturday." said McMahon. Saxons at Otsego Saturday was the start of the season for the Saxons as they traveled to Otsego. "(Our) players struggled most of the day with their serve receive passing, which did not allow us to run our offense.” said McMahon. The Saxons fell to three of their oppo­ nents as they worked to get the jitters out of their system. Scores from the day w-re Otsego 15-5. Panther setter Samantha Doubledee (5) sets it up so one of her teammates can knock it down. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 15-4. Edwardsburg 15-8. 15-6. Plainwell 15-5. 15-9. Hastings did pull out a split with North Adams falling 15-12. then win­ ning 15-8 in the second game. “The players did well with their serving and defense getting a lot of good digs." said McMahon. On the day Oakland was leader in assists with 18. Bryans recorded 15 kills, and Ka­ tie Lawrence smacked 6 aces. "For most of the day. the players played with intensity. Playing with intensity is go­ ing to be a key factor for us in order to be successful. The players did walk away from the tournament feeling okay with the way the played." "The players will now spend the holiday­ season working on both the physical and mental mistakes that were made over the last few days in order to get ready for the OK Gold Conference competition." The Saxons won’t face any action again until the Wayland Invitational on Saturday Jan. 4. Panthers at St. Philip Delton opened the year at St. Philip Sat­ urday Dec. 14. and had a tough time drop­ ping all five of their matches. "We didn't play that bad." said Sturgeon. “Serving took us out of it mostly. No rhythm. No momentum. It really hurt us." On the day the Panthers fcli 15-5. 15-8 to Climax-Scots. 15-5. 15-2 to Springport. 15­ 10. 15-4 to Pcnnfield. 15-12. 15-10 to Law ton. and 15-5. 15-11 to Lake Michigan Catholic. Sturgeon said that her team was ahead of Pcnnfield for a while in the first game, but when they lost their serve it took them out of it. "The girls arc still encouraged." said Sturgeon. "It was the first time playing to­ gether. Wc know w hat wc need to do. Eve­ ry body was up front and honest about what hurt cm. There were moments of great­ ness. just not back to back." Fisher was the top server for Delton on the day with only 2 errors on 34 serves. Roxanne Huisman had 8 kills on the day playing at the net. with 35 attack attempts. She also had 7 solo blocks. Sturgeon said that Jen Young stepped right in and played well when the Panthers lost Shanna Tamminga to an injury. The Panthers were looking to pul mo­ ments of greatness together when they trav­ eled to Pcnnfield on Wednesday night for their first KVA match of the season. Next time they hit the court will be Dec. 27 at Law ton. HMS boys’ basketball Eighth tirade (Jold Dec. 10 the eight grade gold boys beat Valleywood 31-30. Matt Donnini led the way for the Saxons with 8 points and 8 rebounds. Michael McGandy chipped in six points. Mike Bekker exploded under the boards to pull down 15 rebounds, he added 5 steals to that as well. Another Saxon with 5 steals was Craig Lord. Also having a good day pulling down re­ bounds was Bryan Skcdgell with 9 to go along with 4 blocked shots. Seventh tirade tiold Like the eight graders on Dec. 10 against Vaileywood. the seventh grade gold team played a very close game, but they came out on the short end of a 29-27 score. Ryan Cain played well on both ends of the floor, leading the Saxons with 11 points. 8 rebounds, and 5 blocked shots. Garret Harris also played strong two way basketball by recording 4 points and 6 steals. Jordan Rambin was the second kid in the scoring chart w ith 5 points. Kenneth Quick and Stephan Tolger both recorded 4 steals. Eighth Grade Blue Caledonia's eighth graders ran away with ? 44-13 win over the visiting Saxons on Dec. 11. Scott llomrich and Justin Carroll were the top two scorers for Hastings, each with 4 points Homnch also recorded 3 steals in the game. Tuesday Dec. 10 the Saxons lost to a tal­ ented East Grand Rapids team bv the score of 32-14. Carroll had all 14 of the Saxons points in the loss. Seventh Grade Blue Wednesday Dec. 11 at Caledonia, the seventh grade blue boys got a 20-16 win. Kyle McNirney was the top scorer for the Saxons with 6 points, and his teammate Curtus Cow les added four, as the two play­ ers combined for half of the Saxons scor­ ing. The win over Caledonia was the teams second in two days. On Dec. 10 they got the best of East Grand Rapids in a 26-16 victory. Eric Treadwell was the top scorer for the team with 9 points. Patrick Gillespie added 6. and Eric Haney 4. Get------------------A REALLY COOL PHONE Saxon senior Courtney Oakland (14). had 5 assists against Delton, here she sets it up in front of teammate Julie Cole (6). (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Bugm® FREE $50.00 retail price $50.00 mail-in rebate Seasons Greetings 1000 Anytime Minutes for S40 0 ear Anytime Minutes for MO 4-cent minutes FREE Nationwide Long Distance Add Companions $10 per month Share 1000 anytime minutes Receive FREE nationwide long distance MOTOROLA TUP PHONE OFFER AVAILABLE ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST' from t'rmjoiu al ihi CENTENNIAL*^ Buckland Agency Delton Office 623-5115 Toll Free 1-8OO-225-359O Fax 625-8735 11260 Sprague/M-43 P.O Box 100 • Delton. Ml 74e “%» Hastings Office PiaAlettc" Toll Free 1-888-223-359O Fax 948-3744 511 w State St PO Box 245 • Hastings. Ml 948-3720 WIRELESS KALAMAZOO KALAMAZOO 504 S D-a-e PoM 269 26ft 3800 5585 GUI Pom Su>te 113 269 3494742 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single wxnan (onginal mortgagors) to EquiCredit. Mortgagee, dated December 16, 1999. and recorded on December 27. 1999 in Document No. 1039501, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX AND 49/100 dollars ($84,006.49). including interest at 11.850% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at tlie Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m., on January 23. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are de senbed as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnson’s Addition No. 1, to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 48. Barry County Records. The iedemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 12, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200232052 Team R (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Joshua R Baldry and Stacie L Baldry husband and wife (onginal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nom­ inee for Lender: Aegis Mortgage Corporation d/b'a UC Lending. Mortgagee, dated October 26. 2001, and recorded on November 2. 2001 in Liber Instrument 91069120 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND TWELVE AND 58/100 dollars ($83,012.58). including interest at 10 331% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated In CITY OF HAST­ INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 14 of the Daniel Strikers Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 11, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determineo abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 File *200231415 Team H (12/26) STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Case No.: 02-02-1M-CK BANK ONE. MICHIGAN, a Michigan banking corporation. Plaintiff. LANSING PERINATAL ASSOCIATES. PC . a Michigan professional corporation. RONALD A NICHOLS and SATI A NICHOLS, jointly and severally. Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On July 25. 2002. the Barry County Circuit Court entered a judgment in favor of the Plaintiff. Bank One. Michigan and against defendants Ronald A Nichols and Sati A. Niche's NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on .January 2.2003 at 1 00 p.m. at the Courthouse. 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. I shall offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder alt of the nght. title and interest of Ronald A Nichols and Sati A Nichols, husband and wife, in and to the following proper­ ty located in the Township of Yankee Spnngs. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as foltows Lot No. 19 of Ritchie woodlands, according to Plat thereof recorded in Uber 2 of Plats, on Page 34. Also commencing on the east side of Beatrice Avenue in line with the north line of said Lot 19; thence easterly in line with said north line 100 feet; thence south 15 degrees east 50 feet; thence westerly in line with the south line of said Lot 19. 100 feet to Beatrice Avenue, thence north 15 degrees west 50 feet to the place of beginning Being in the west 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 28 Town 3 North, Range 10 Wes* Commonly known as 2906 Beatrice. Middleville. Michigan Dated: November 14. 2002 Debbie S. Smith Barry County Clerk (12/19) Notice of Mongage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James A. Fhkkema and Melissa Flikkema husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiFirst Corporation. Mortgagee, dated October 31.2001. and recorded on June 5, 2001 in instrument No. 1060894 tn Barry County Records. Michigan, and wai. assigned by said mortgagee to the Citifmancial Mortgage Company, inc.. Assignee by an assignment dated October 31.2001. which was recorded on November 13. 2001. in Instrument No 1069621, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 11/100 dollars ($142,372.11), including interest at 10.350% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Ml at 1:00 p.m.. on January 9. 2003 Said premises are situated in CITY OF MID­ DLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2. Ridgeview, according to the recorded Plat there ol in Liber 6 of Plats on Page 32 Barry County. The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 21, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1306 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200229800 Team M (12/19) DEAR BARRY COUNTY. & HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER FACULTY & STAFF THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY. DEC. 23 until THURSDAY, JAN. 2nd WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES START ON OR AFTER JANUARY 13th Visit KCC online al: www.kellogg.edu for full schedules at all locations NEW DAY CLASS SECTIONS ADDED AT THE FC: HUMANITIESIS0C1AL SCIENCE (MACRAO-eligible) RELIGIOUS HISTORY (HIST 106) 3 cr. Steve Youngs PHILOSOPHY OF ETHICS (PHIL 202) 3 cr. Steve Chamley SCIENCE (MACRAO-eligible) ANATOMY (BIOL 201 w/lab) 4 cr. D.Hassan Call ar visit the Center far full class information and times: 269-948-9500 TK hoists Lehman memorial trophy Trojans look the top two spots al last Saturday’s Jeff Lehman Memorial wres­ tling tournament in Middleville TK s black squad finished first. 56 points ahead ot the Fruitport Trojans in second place. Twenty different kids from TK’s two squads that took part medaled by placing in the top four in their weight classes. Tommy Winright finished second at 103 after pulling out a 9-7 overtime win in the semifinals. TK took second and third place at 112. Kurt Huntington was second for the TK Black squad, and Brandon Pasoni made it through the consolation round to place third. Mike Gurski took second at 119 for TK by earning major decisions in the first two rounds, then falling by one in the finals. TK Trojans won the last two matches of the day at 125. Mike McKeown was the champ after recording two first round pins, then earning a 10-2 decision in the final over Frank Sallis of Holland. Justin Lewis earned a third place finish for the TK orange squad with a pin in the second round of the third place match. At 135. Patrick McKeown took second place. He won his first two before being downed in the finals by Portland’s Andy Pulling. Kyle Fletkc couldn't quite manage a pin on any of his opponents at 140. but swept through the flight for first place by taking a major decision in each round. Also at 140, Ben Ybcma of TK took a 9­ 2 decision to reach the consolation final and earn fourth place. Nick Otto won a fourth place medal for TK’s black squad at 145. At 152, Nick Cuneo earned a pin in his first match of the day. then was knocked into the consolation round. There he earned a victory over teammate Sean Barrett in the final for third place. Barrel' medaled in fourth. Trojans Dayne Fletke and Kalani Garber met in the finals at 160. where Fletkc pulled out a 3-0 win for the championship. Andrew Reeder edged out Bryan Benavi­ dez from Holland in the 171 final by hold­ ing on in the third round of overtime to take the 8-8 decision. Reeder's Trojan teammate at 171. Steve Johnson, earned a major decision for third place. Trojans also went first and third at 189. w ith Phil Corson taking the championship with three straight pins, and Eric Reeder finishing third with a 10-5 decision in his finai match of the day. Alex Buehler was the TK medalist al 215. he look fourth. Al 275 TK’s Mall Poller placed third with pm of fellow Trojan Jake Schnieder. then besting Maple Valley's Ben Swan in the third place match. Final team scores were TK Black 217. Fruitport 161, Dexter 108.5. Portland 93.5. TK Orange 83.5. Holland 59. Lakeview 54. and Maple Valley 51. The Maple Valley Lions finished at the bottom, but had four medal winners. Josh Grasman had the best finish of the day by a Lion. He earned second place at 215 with a pin in the semi's, and then fal­ ling tn a 4-3 decision in the final. Ben Boss earned a pin in the semi's of the consolation round, then a major deci­ sion in the final to cam third place. At 160. Matt Brumm earned a fourth place finish by pinning opponents in two of his firsi three matches. The Lions first medalist of the day was Swan at 275. Swan also pinned two of his first three opponents to reach the consola­ tion final, before falling in a 9-8 decision and taking fourth. Panthers take split with Vicksburg and Pennfield Thursday Dec. 12 the Panthers headed to Pcnnfield. where they look on their host from the KVA as well as non-lcague oppo­ nent Vicksburg. Delton got a 47-27 win over the Vicks­ burg Bulldogs. Pins were recorded by Aaron Schallhom. Dustin Morgan, and Jeremy Herington, all in the first minute of their matches. At 160. Cory Bourdo earned a 23-8 ma­ jor decision over his opponent. Trevor Pease. Brett Bissctt. Anthony Mead, and Jimmy Sweat all received victo­ ries with Vicksburg unable to send any competition to the mat. In league action, the Panthers were downed by Pcnnfield 46-30. All five of the Delton victories came by pin. Schallhom and Morgan again got wins by pinning their opponents at 189 and 215. Tyler Harris pinned Paul Gerer of Pennfield two and a half minutes into their match at 130. and it took Bissell only 1:04 to record a pin at 112. Clayton Drewyor’s match made it to the third round before he recorded a pin at 501. The Panthers next time out on the mats is Saturday Dec. 21 at Eau Claire OWLINC SCORES Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5 Plus 38; Hair Care Center 37; Railroad Street Mill 3’; Eye and Ent 31; Mace’s Pharmacy 29; Seebers 28; Armour Auction 24 1/2; Girrbach’s 17 1/2. Womens High Gaines and Series - B. Hathaway 201-510; E. Vanasse 188-504; S. Merrill 200-485; B. Maker 189-484; T. Christopher 187-483; J. Doster 155-437; N. Vamcy 147 425; B. Moore 155421; B. Smith 163-415; B. Norris 146-398. W. Barker 154-396; D. Bums 149-395; L. Elliston 195; K. Bectrer. B. Blakley 173; G. Potter 165; C. Bonncma 157; H. Pennington 146; J. Leo 139; D. Keller 125. Sunday Night Mixed Thunder Alley 37; Sunday Snoozers 36 1/2; Happy Hookers 33; Goof Balls 32 1/2; Racing Buddies 30; 4 Horsemen 29; Pinheads 29; Red Dogg 28: Thee Froggers 27; Sandbaggers 14. Womens High Games and Series - E. Hammontree 201-560; J. Buckner 193-520; M. Snyder 180-516; A. Kerley 178-486; K. Stenberg 189450; L. Rentz 172435; L. Boze 157407; B. Cantrell 142402: D. Snyder 207; K. Thompson 127; D. Saal 123; M. Kirchen 85. Mens High Games and Series - E. Behmdt 219-620; J. Smith 199-567; B. Rentz 235-564; B. Hubbell 193-536. F. Thompson 179484; J. Bartimus 198; B. Alien 175; B. Christie 159; B. Drayton 152. Bowlerettes Carlton Center Bulldoz. tg 32.5-23.5. Bennett Industries 30-26; kailroad Street Mill 29-27; Dean’s Dolls 27.5-28.5; Hecker Agency 25-31; Kent Oil and Propane 24­ 32. Good Games and Series - D. Snyder 199-561; T. Christopher 182479; J. Gardner 149; B. Blakely 167; J. Rice 191­ 476; J. Pettengill 167417; L. Elliston 199; S. Drake 156-441; L. Dawe 162; K. Doster 125; N. Bechtel 191464; E. Ulrich 166; N. Goggins 149-409; G. Otis 181465; D. Coenen 150-374; G. Potter 158; H. Coenen 168; N. Potter 168464; J. Hamilton 167. Commercial Majors Hastings Bowl 37-19; Super Dicks 32­ 24; Newton Vending 32-24; Crow Foot Garden's 26-30; Richies 24-32; Finklers Sewing 17-39. Good Games - Duff 202-224-597; J. Barnum 202-570; H. Pennington 202-546; D. Edwards 203-526; D. Marsh 226-564; N. Aspinall Jr. 213-554; A.Taylor 192; G. Formby 185-500; D. Lambert 190-507; H. Moore 180-516. Friday Night Mixed One Old One 36-24; Heads Out 35-25; Gutter Dusters 34-26; We’re A Mess 33-27; Brushworks 31-29; Winter Golfing 31-29; 4 of a Kind 30-30; Mercy 30-30; Ten Pins 29-31; Troubc x4 29-27; Bad Habit II 29­ 31; All But One 28 1/2-31 1/2; 4 Fools 28­ 32; Oops 27-33; We Don’t Cart 26 1/2-29 1/2; Who’s Up 25-35; Viatec 24-36; Now Who’s Up 23-29. Ladies Good Games and Series - T Bush 166; G. Meancy 165; M. Martin 179­ 493; P. Cooley 152; T. Pennington 201-541; R. Lydy 194; P. Ramey 179-513; C. Ramey 184; S. Keeler 188-507; J. Madden 182; B. Roush 188-533; L. Barnum 204-546; E. Johnson 189471; C. Barnum 167; N. Hook 178479; S. Pennington 171. Mens Good Games and Series • C. Gray 174; B. Ripley 198; G. Cooley 188; D. Sears 200-563; B. Keeler 227-566; D. James 206; A. Taylor 225-573; B. Ramey 192-526; T. Ramey 176; B. Madden 203- 543; J. Barnum 201; K. Hammontree 211; S. Peabody 227-561; E. Phillips 197; C. Shook 204; T. Clow 190. Thursday Mixed Cook-Jackson 34 1/2; Three Frogs 31; King Pins 30. Middle Lakers 30; Last Minute 28: Hastings Bowl 27 1/2; Who's Up 21; Just Us 18. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. VandenBurg 224-606; B. Miner 172471; S. Merrill 207-543; L. McClelland 162­ 451; L. Miller 149415; S. Cooley 153-399; S. McKee 202; J. McMillon 183; H. Service 165; L. Jackson 158; J. Rabley 147. Men's Good Games and Series - C. VanHouten 191-571; D. Dummers I9O479; F. Wagner 171; J. Reffert 158. Senior Citizens Girrbach’s 40-20; King Pins 38-22; Jesiek 38-22; Wieland 35-25; No. I Senior 34.5- 25.5; Ward and Friends 34-26; M-M’s 32-28; 4 B's 30.5-29.5; Sun Risers 29.5­ 30.5; Nash's Harem 29-31; Early Risers 25.5- 34.5; Kuempel 24.5-35.5; Hall’s 22­ 38; Butterfingers 21-39. Women’s High Game - G. Potter 171; Y. Markley 160; R. Murphy 163; M. Matson 164; N. Brandt 156; S. Pennington 201; G. Otis 181; D. Bums 161; Y. Cheeseman 197; G. Scobey 156; K. Colvin 175; H. Service 164; S. Drake 165; N. Bechtel 161; S. Patch 193. Women’s High Series - G. Potter 468; M. Matson 451; S. Pennington 512; G. Otis 481; Y. Cheeseman 542; K. Colvin 462; S. Drake 452; S. Patch 487. Men’s High (iame - G. Forbey 1X6; C. Haywood 177; W. Brodock 183; B. Mallekotte 181; D. Dimmers 190, W. Birman 165; G. Waggoner 189; D. Edwards 200; D. Hart 159; B. Terry 179; B. Brandt 159; L. Brandt 210; M. Schondelmayer 161; R. Bonnema 158; J. Beckwith 159; G. Yoder 192; R. Wieland 179; N. Thaler 166; D. Murphy 158. Men’s High Series - G. Forbey 504; C. Haywood 492; W. Brod bock 457; D. Dimmers 502; G. Waggoner 490; D. Edwards 568; B. Terry 508; L. Brandt 572; M. Schondelmayer 466; G. Yoder 491; N. Thaler 467. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 50-14; Woodland Sales 41-23; Hastings City Bank 34-30; TVCCU 33-31; Yankee Zephyr 27-37; Bye 7-57. Mens High Game and Series - L. Porter 245-575; R. O'Keefe 222-565; S. Hause 180; G. Heard 211; D. Blakely 221-581. Womens High Game and Series - B. O'Keefe 161-427. Tuesday Trios Shirley’s Chuckwagon 37.5-26.5; Piece of Cake 35.5-28.5; Cook Jackson 34.5­ 29.5; Bob’s Grill 34-30; Kenny Lee Builders 32.5-31.5; Seebers Auto Body 32­ 32; Trouble 32-32; 3 Blind Mice 32-32; CB’s 27.5-36.5; Millers Excavating 22.5­ 41.5. High Games and Series - J. Phillips 208-527; J. Rice 201-519; S. Snider 202; P. Cogswell 150, L. Trumble 164; P. Ramey 198-501; R. Brummel 186; P. Fisher 162; D. James 151; N. Hook 150; S. Pennington 187; S. Vandenburg 226-575; R. Miller 177; T. Redman 165; T. Brown 173; K. Carpenter 173; L. Potter 197-513. �ii The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 19. 2002 - Page 13 Saxons tie atop Wyoming Park tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With 196 points apiece Hastings and fiudsonvillc tied for first place at last Satur­ day's Wyoming Park Invitational. Matt Lipstraw at 140 was the lone Saxon •O take a championship in his weigr.t class, but five other Saxon grapplers reached the finals to finish in second place. ' For the second time in a three days Lip­ straw pinned Jon Bocrsma from Kenowa Hills, this time for the tournament champi- onship. Jeff Alien, Tom Rowse, Ryan Ferguson, Dan Blair, and Nick Storm all reached the final round before falling. Pine River was third, over 40 points be­ hind the Saxons and Hudsonville. Other Gold teams in the tournament. Wyoming Park and Kenowa Hills finished the day fifth and eighth in the eleven team invitational. The Saxon wrestlers opened defense of their O-K Gold conference title by nearly Hastings' Niuk Storm (right) puts the squeeze on as the referee crawls in to see shoulders on the mat. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A team of eighth grade girls from Hast­ ings improved their record to 5-1 with a pair of victories on Saturday Dec. 7 at the Court House in Byron Center. In the first game the girls were on top by a score of 63-47, beating a big Middleville team. Brook Pierce led the way in scoring for Hastings with 16 points, and Dana Shilling tossed in 15. Also in double digits for the Hastings team were Katee McCarthy and Erika Swartz, each with 10 points. The second game for the team was a bit doser, with a 55-53 final score. Shilling was the top scorer this time with 16 points, followed by Pierce with 15. tn other games the girls lost 60-58 after being down by as many as 15 points, and battled back to get the score within one bejfcxe falling. Pierce and Swartz shared the team high scoring total with 13 apiece, and Shilling threw in 12 points. Id their second game that day the girls gained a 46-23 victory. Pierce had a team high 15 points. Also in B League Drill Team ................................................3-0 The Buzz ........................................... 2-0 Flexfab........................................................|-1 Barry Automotive/Richies .................... 1-1 Hastings Mfg............................................. 0-2 Michigan Custom Excavating...............0-2 Viking .......................................................0-1 Game Results • Blair Landscaping 86 vs. Hastings Dental 76; Drill Team 63 vs. Viking 43; Drill Team 63 vs. Michigan Custom Excavating 54; Blair Landscaping 76 vs. Nextel 71; The Buzz 58 vs. Richies Koffee/Barry Auto 43; Hastings Mfg. 57 vs. Flexfab 56. BOWLING SCORES Saturday Majors Boys High Games and Series - Jeramey 172-444; Chuck 146-416; Tim 149-395; Chris 147-381; Ben 145-371; Jon 143-369; Derrick 172; Justin 180. Giris High Games - Tia 143. 4?’* the Saxons other win on the mat. Chad Ferguson, Scott Redman, and Dan Blair earned victories when Kenowa was unable to send a wrestler to the mat at 125, 145, and 171. The Saxons have their second conference dual Thursday Dec. 19 when they host Unity Christian. Their final matches before the holiday break are Saturday Dec. 21 at the Coldwater Tournament. The Saxons' Jeff Allen spins to get free before pinning his opponent at 114. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Andrew Ferguson gives a Knight a taste of the mat. before pinning him at Ke­ nowa last Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) INVENTORY ELIMINATION! homejytS FOR T* CHRISTMAS Board of. Directors Ordered All Solos 83# Tsams 83# Furniture & Carpet We are looking for experienced teams to run priority dispatch. COVENANT TRANSPORT MUST GO! 1-888-MORE RAY (1-*88-4*7-3721) PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: $1,000,000 Inventory Priced to Go!x^ double figures was Swartz with 12. Shilling chipped in 9 points in the win, and McCarthy 8 including two 3-pointers. The sixth grade boys from Hastings won on Monday Dec. 9 by the score of 46-43. Dustin Bateson did it on both ends of the floor, leading the team with 14 points and coming up with 6 steals. Adam Swartz combined 9 points, 8 as­ sists, and 5 steals. Adam Skcdgell and John Olin got the dirty work done down low. Skcdgell led the team with 12 rebounds, and Olin pulled down 11. YMCA of Barry County Adult Basketball League A League Blair Landscaping ..................................2-0 Varney Construction................................1-0 Hastings Family Dentistry ................... 0-1 Nextel ....................................................... 0-2 sweeping Kcnowa Hills on Thursday Dec. 12. After the teams split pins in the first two matches of the night, the Saxons blew through the rest of the Kenowa lineup. Hastings coach Mike Goggins said that he had expected his team to win the dual, but not as easily as they did. The Knights only points came from a pin in the 275 lb. weight class, but Jacob Ar­ mour wrestling for the Saxons had chances to pin his opponent before the fall. B.J. Donnini started the ball rolling for Hastings with a pin 2:58 into his match at 215. Hastings next points were won by R.J. Morgan with a pin 40 seconds into the 103 match. Jeff Alien at 119, Tom Rowse at 130, and Andrew Ferguson at 160 each recorded a pin just seconds before the official could blow his whistle to end the first round of their matches. Hastings' other pins were turned in by Matt Lipstraw at 140, and Justin Carley at 152. Tim Bowerman earned a major decision at 112, as did Nick Storm at 189. Ryan Fergu.ion scored a take down late in his match at 135 to take a 5-3 decision in a , NAME BRANDS IN STOCK SUCH AS: Lane - Oakwood Interiors - Vaughan Bassett - Shaw Mohawk - Flexsteel - Cochran - Ashley Sealy - Howard Miller - Armstrong For the BEST Processing around, see the PRIMO -mUS Located at... J-Ad Graphics IMS Highway North of Hastings 945-9554 Monday thru Wednesday 10:00 - 6:00; Thursday & Friday 10:00 - 7:00; Saturday 10:00 - 6:00 Come £r See the Values Pick Up or Delivery OUR LOSS - YOUR GAIN Total Wall-To-Wall Sell Off GOING ON NOW! tyuUejfe - ----- - ------- ' ------------- - ( Furniture & Carpet 570 Tanner Lake Road • 269-945-5105 HASTINGS �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT CUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made oy Bertram C. Wiggins and Karen A Wiggins (onginal mort­ gagors) to Amenfirst Finance Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19.1998. and recorded on September 8. 1998 in Uber Document No. 1017562 in Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Homeside Lending. Inc., a Division of Washing­ ton Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 18. 1998. which was recorded on September 23. 1998. in Document No. 1018333. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTH-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 27/100 dollars ($71,128.27). including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of «»*e contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on January 30, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 36, Town 2 North. Range 10 West: thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West on the West Section line, 665.38 feet to the North line of the South half of the North half of the Northwest fractional quarter of said Section 30; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on the North line of said South half of the North half, 971.00 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on said line. 950 00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West parallel to the West Section line, 661.84 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West on the South line of said South haff of the North half. 500.00 feet thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 304.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West 450.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 357.84 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement tor ingress, egress and public utili­ ties over thd North 66 feet of the South 104 feet of the above parcel. Together with an easement for Ingress and egress and public utilities over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the South line being described as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of the above described parcel of land; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East 38.0 feet to the place of beginning of said ease­ ment thence the South line of said easement runs North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West, 1921.0 feet to the West Section line and the point ol endfog of said easement The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days *rom the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File >200225713 Team J (1/16AJ3) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent's Estate File No. 20002-23531-DA Estate o* IDA E SPRENKLE-H'LL. Date of birth: 6/17/31 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Ths decedent. IDA E. SPRENKLE-HILL, who lived at 5352 Guernsey Lake Road. Delton. Michigan died October 29. 2001 Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to David H. Trip, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both the probate court at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named'proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. December 12. 2002 William M Doherty (P41960) 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 269/945-9596 Dawd H. Tripp 206 S Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 269/945-9565 (12/19) MORTGAGE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE. Default having been made ‘or more than thirty (30) days and the conditions ol a certain Mortgage made by Jeffrey P. Hesterfy. a single man. to Robert J. DeBoer and Lois C. DeBoer, husband and wife of 1935 Wealthy S.E., Grand Rapids. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of April. 1994, and recorded in the office of the Register ot Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 28th day of April 1994. in Liber 603 on Page 242. Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, foi principal and interest, the sum of $41,699.00 and an attorneys fee as provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or pro­ ceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the money as secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof and the entire sum claimed due is. as of the date hereof, fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tiat by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, on the 16th of January 2003, at 1:00 p.m., local time, the undersigned win. immediately inside the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St. Hastings. Michigan, (that being the place lor the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay the amount due on said Mortgage, with ten percent •merest and an legal costs, charges, and expens­ es. together wrth said attorneys toe, and atoo any sum or sums which may be paid and are by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as fol­ towing. to-wit: LOT 308 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VIL­ LAGE. OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. commonly known as: 235 E. MB Street Tax ID.: 06-55-001-114-00 During the six (6) months immediately toilow­ ing the sale, the property may be redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 (a), in which case the property may be redeemed dur­ ing the thirty (30) days immediately following the sale ROBERT J. DEBOER AND LOIS C. DEBOER. MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES MCKEE Date: December 3. 2002 David E. Bevins (P48955) 161 Ottawa. N.W.Ste. 600 Grand Rapids. M. 49503 616-235-3500 (1-2) [PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE O Mike Halifax Bonnie Ehredt Jane Merritt Hastings Middle School to join new athletic league next fall by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Hastings Middle School will join a new athletic league next fall, the Hastings School Board decided Monday. The middle school is currently in the KO Junior Conference. It will switch to the OK Gold/Blue Middle School League begin­ ning in the 2003-2004 school year. The move was made so middle school spor<s teams could play the same teams as the high school. School Superintendent Car) Schoessel said. This past fall Hastings High sports teams began playing in the OK Gold League. Previously they played in the OK White. In the new league. Hastings Middle School teams will play Byron Center, Cale­ donia, Hamilton, Thornapp'.c Kellogg and Wayland, which belong to the OK Gold South Division. The middle school will also play some of the teams of the North Division each year, which includes Coopersville, Godwin Heights, Wyoming Ja:kson Park and Wyoming Newhall. (Ncrth Division teams will rotate playing the Hastings teams from year to year.) Hastings High School originally switched to the OK Gold so Hastings teams could play schools closer to them geo­ graphically and closer to them in student enrollment. That allowed the district to cut down the travel time of athletic teams, al­ lowed the teams to compete with teams more equal to them in ability, and allowed more parents to travel to away games. Also at Monday’s meeting, the school board approved spending $114,410 for two new buses. The purchase from Midwest Transit Equipment of Eaton Rapids of two bus bodies for $40,748 and two bus chassis for $73,662 was OK’d. The board had to approve the purchase now so the buses could be ordered right away, Schoessel said. However, they won’t arrive until the fall of 2003 and will be paid for with funds from next year’s budget. When the new buses are put in service, two old buses will be retired. The district has been working in recent years to update an aging bus fleet. Also at the meeting, Chris Cooley, direc­ tor of educational services, asked the board to approve five new classes at the high school. Advanced Placement Studio Art would replace an existing studio art class. Cooley said. Giving the class status as an AP class will allow students in the class to earn col­ lege credits. Cooley said. A new 9th- and lOth-grade honors social studies class will give students a chance to learn critical thinking and writing skills to prepare them for 11th- and 12th-grade ad­ vanced placement social studies classes. Cooley said. Cooley also proposed making semesterlong advanced placement government and economics courses full-year courses, he said. This will give students a chance to study comparative government and micro economics, which they couldn't study in the semester classes, Cooley said. Students who have been taking AP tests in govern­ ment and economics were being required to pay for tests for both government and com­ parative government and micro and macro economics. Cooley said. With the full-year courses, the students will be able to take all of the tests for which they paid. Cooley also proposed making a high school History of Western Civilization Class an AP European History Class. This will give more students incentive to take the class, Cooley said. Also at the board meeting, the board ap­ proved a resolution to join the Great Lakes Schools Food Cooperative. The district may not actually have to join the coopera­ tive, which costs $100, Schoessel said. The resolution was a precautionary measure. Hospital Purchasing Service of Mid­ dleville, which supplies food to the dis­ trict’s cafeterias, recently informed the dis­ trict that the company must comply with new Michigan Department of Education and US. Department of Agriculture regula­ tions regarding how food is purchased. In order to comply, the district may have to join the cooperative. On the other hand, a simple letter indi­ cating that the district is in compliance with the new regulations might suffice, the dis­ trict was told by Hospital Purchasing Serv­ ice. Schoessel said the district is in the process of finding out whether a letter will be enough to indicate the district’s compli­ ance. Also at Monday’s meeting, Hastings BIC CEDAR Expect Success Cell .. M Hastings City Bank OtayifMesityliiic. Here For You Since 1886 338 N. Grove St. • Delton, MI 49046 (616)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 CALL CENTER OPERATOR ■Sb________ Web Site: www.chapple-rretty.aMn CROOKED LAKE Hastings City Bank, a community bank estab­ BASEMENT PROFESSIONALS! lished in 1886. is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. We are currently looking for two Part-Time Call Center Operators to join our team. Qualified applicants will have a strong telephone voice, be detail oriented and possess excellent cus­ tomer relations skills. Apply at the Human Resources Department Hastings City Bank 1-800-237-2379 MWJYS»OF SOUTHNESTMCHDW. BC 150 W. 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Goggins said basing instruction around a theme helps students “make real-life con­ nections so students can get higher-level thinking skills.” •‘Thematic" teaching is relatively new in education, she said, but she and Bcnningficld. who comprise a two-person teaching team in the middle school, have been doing thematic teaching for a number of years. It hasn’t always been easy to do so. she said, since teachers first have to make con­ nections between four separate subjects, then have to make sure they meet curricu­ lum requirements, then have to try and pull together instructors' individual teaching styles and strategies. Themes can be such things as “family." or “courage” or perhaps a moral lesson. Goggins said. She and Benningficld described teaching around the theme “family.” In science, family is emphasized through the study of genetics and inherited family traits, she said. Basic math skills such as fractions, decimals and percents are then emphasized as a means of studying the genetics mate­ rial. While studying geography, the stu­ dents learn the cultures of different coun­ tries and how families in different cultures live. In language arts students arc able to write and read about family-themed topics. As part of the “Family" theme, students also participate in special projects, Goggins said. They arc asked to do their family trees and make written and oral presentations on them. They research different European countries and make presentations. And they take part in a “European Celebration” where they cook and eat the food of differ­ ent countries and decorate tables according to the culture of different countries. Benningficld said the theme of family is even carried over to the way team members relate to each other, with teachers empha­ sizing that members of the team “represent a family of sorts” where teamwork and positive interaction are required. Also at the board meeting, four retirees were honored. They included Plcasantvicw assistant cook Bonnie Ehredt, bus driver Mike Hallifax. Southeastern fifth-grade teacher Jane Merritt and Southeastern read­ ing recovery teacher Mary McKinley. Ehredt began working in the district’s food service program in 1988. During her tenure she has served approximately 87,345 student breakfasts and 238,680 student lunches. According to a written tribute to her read at the meeting, “Bonnie always has been friendly toward the students and tried to make their day a little better." Ehredt will spend her retirement with her grandchildren, camping, gardening and do­ ing crafts. Hallifax began working as a bus driver for the district in November of 1976. Dur­ ing his 26 years of service he drove the regular morning and afternoon bus routes and a shuttle run, and drove students on many field trips. He was also a kindergar­ ten and B-4s driver. In addition, he was on the Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association board for 22 years, serving in the positions of president and vice-president. Hallifax has also plowed snow for the school sys­ tem. Hallifax is also active in the community. He is a member of the Chamber of Com­ merce and Kiwanis and has been a leader of Summerfest planning. According to a written tribute read at the board meeting, Hallifax “always has been willing to help out when wc were short of drivers, offering to do a longer run so the Transportation Supervisor could do his short ‘gravy’ run." McKinley came to Hastings as a teacher in 1977. Prior to that she served in Hopkins as a teacher and Federal Program Director. She is a graduate of Muskegon High School and has undergrad and grad degrees from Western Michigan University. In Hastings, she taught kindergarten, second grade and fourth.gradc, as well as teaching Title 1 and Reading Recovery programs. During retirement she will help her hus­ band with his business, travel, and spend time at Gun Lake. Merritt has been in Hastings since 1990, serving as a fifth-grade teacher at SE. She is a graduate of Portage Central High Schooi and Western Michigan University. During retirement she will spend time with her grandchildren. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Decemher IS, 2002 - Page 15 Exchange Club Young Citizens of Month chosen for December Star Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Nick Haskamp and Jessica Lee. shown with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors for December from the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Rob Cady. Justin McComb, Katherine Partridge and Molly Smith, shown with Prin­ cipal Mike Karasinski. Missing from the photo are Kayleigh DelCotto and Dakota Storey. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who have earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for December are (from left) Troy Dailey, Chase Coughlin and Zach Bolthouse, shown with teacher Cathie Magill. Emily Doherty and Matt Lewis, shown here with teacher Diane Brigh­ ton, have been selected by the Ex­ change Club of Hastings as Young Citi­ zens of the Month for December at St. Rose School. Hannah Shumway, shown here with teacher Tricia Kietzman. is Young Citi­ zen of the Month for December from Pleasantview Elementary School. The Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Ex­ change Club of Hastings, are John Northrop and Nathan Ford, shown with teacher Carol Frey. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Ashley Purdun. Katie Ponsetto and Garth Jarman. LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Senrices. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20. 2001 and recorded April 8. 2001 in Docs 1057796. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee for Homestead USA, Inc. by assignment dated March 20. 2001 and recorded on April 8. 2001 In Docs 1057797 Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six and 62/100 Dollars ($121,436.62) including interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale contemed in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County, Michigan at 1:X p.m. on January 16,2003. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are desertbed as: Lot 40 of Charteson Heights Addition No. 2, to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 4 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale In the event a 3rd party buys the property and there Is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee tor Homestead USA, Inc., As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280.0051 (1/9/03) Notice Of Mortgage Forecioeurw Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Detautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Karen E. Hickey , husband and wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated January 29. 2001, and recorded on February 12, 2001 in Liber Document • 1054862 on Page in Barry County Records. Michigan, and, was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated February 2. 2001, which was recorded on February 12, 2001, in Uber Document • 1054863 on Page . Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 78/100 dollars ($91,166.78), including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 PM. on January 16, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat ol Acker's Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 73, in Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, together with part of Point road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat, more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 2, running thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer of said Lot 2; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot 2; thence South 1 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South line of point road; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 140.02 feet along said South line; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.08 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said Plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet; thence North 1 degree X minutes East 2.95 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 13.50 feet to the place of beginning; and together with rights of ingress and egress in easement "F“ as hereinafter described. Easement “F” a strip of land in varying width being a part ot Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Potnt Road in trio Supervisor’s Plat of Acker's Point in Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 73. described as follows: commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 13.50 feet along the Westerly prolongation of the North line of said Lot 3 for the true place of begin­ ning thence South 01 degree 30 minutes West 68 95 feet; thence South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24.13 feet; thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00; thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 56.21 feet; thence Northwesterly 15.25 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 35.00 feet; the chord of which bears North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 West 15.11 feet; thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along the arc ot a curve to the right of radius 185.00 feet, the chord of which bears North 13 degrees 15 min­ utes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet; thence North 19 degrees 38 minutes 26 seconds East 23 47 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly line of said Lof 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes East 5.85 feet to the Northernmost comer ol said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet, thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 6.5 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 12. 200? FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team C (248) 593-1X1 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. M* 4X25 File .» 2X233313 Team C (1/02/03) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the condrtions of a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 2. 1999. and recorded on September 7. 1999 Instrument No 1034981 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-record­ ed on November 19. 1999 in Instrument • 1038253, Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Assignee by an assignment dated September 2. 1999. which was recorded on October 6. 1999, in Instrument No. 1036237. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol SIXTY-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 92/1X dollars '$68,826.92). including interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hceby gnren that sato mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:X pin., on January 16.2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lot 6 lying North of Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the South side of the West 1/2 of Lof 1. all in Block 25 of I. N. Keefer’s addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 ol Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from Pie date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: TaamS (248) 593-1X4 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 4X25 Fite *2X128353 Team S (1/2/03) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the concBtions of a mortgage made by Tomas L Sanchez and Connie Sanchez. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Charles F. Curry Company, a Missouri Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 11. 1994, and recorded on January 18, 1994 in Uber 995 on Page 19 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nominee tor Homeside Lending Inc., Its successor and assigns. Assignee by an assignment dated Februa'y 5. 2X1. which was recorded on May 14. 2002, in Document No. 1060482, Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 06/1X dollars ($46,729.08), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sate contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) p.m. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly lino of Lot X of the recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded to Uber 3 of Plats on Page 22, a distance of 25 feet from the Southwest comer of said Lot X; thence South 84 degrees X minutes East 1 X.46 feet to a point 25 feet South from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of toe Easterly line of said Lot 29, a distance of 171.5 feel for a place of beginning; thence South on a further extension of said Easterly line of said Lot 29 a distance of 171.44 feet to the waters edge of a lake; thence North 81 degrees X minutes 04 seconds West along said waters edge 101.23 feet to a potot on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot X; thence North on said Southerly extension ot toe Westerly line of Lot X a distance of 1X 40 feet; thence Southeasterly in a straight line to the place of beginning Subject to a non-exdus<ve easement tor purposes of ingress and egress over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel A that is appurtenant to and reserved by the grantor to the following parcel B. Parcel B: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line of Lot X of the recorded otet of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 22. a distance of 25 feet from tho Southwest comer of said Lot X; thence South on an extension of said Westerly line of Lot X. a distance of 1X.41 feet tor a place of begin­ ning; thence North 1X41 feet; thence South 84 degrees X minutes East 1X.46 feet to a point South 25 feet from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said piat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 29, a distance of 17! 5 feet; thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the place of beginning. Also conveying to grantee a non-exciusive easement appurtenant to the aforesaid parcel A tor purposes of ingress and egress thereto over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel B, Barry County Records The redemption penod shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: December 5. 2X2 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team M (248) 593-1304 Interested Purchasers www.midlandmortgageco.com foreclosure Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 4X25 File *2X230891 Team M (1/24)3) I Not'ce of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV.' IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by Troy A Seaver (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated October 9. 1998. and recorded on November 5. 1998 m Uber Document No 1020347 in Barry Cour ty Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sa<d mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc solely as nominee for Homes>de Lending, Inc . Assignee by an assign­ ment dated September 14. 1999. which was recorded on October 18. 1999. m Liber Document No 1036704. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe date hereof the sum of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FORTY-FOUR AND 67/IX dollars (S63.044 67) including interest at 6 750% per annum Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wil be foreclosed by a sale ol the mort­ gaged premises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:X p.m., on January 9. 2X3 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are desened as Part of the West 1/2 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan more particularly described as follows beginning at a point 379.23 feet North and 10X 43 feet East of the West 1/4 post of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and said point also being South 88 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West 41 66 feet from the Southeast cor­ ner of Lot 1 of Polar Beach Piat as recorded in Uber 3 ol Plats on Page 14; thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79 58 feet, thence South 40 degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166 X feet, thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 1X.X feet, thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes X seconds East, along the Southerly line of Kline Street. 135 50 feet, thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 sec­ onds East, along the Southerly line. 33 01 feet to beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 monti(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated: November 28.2X2 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 304X Telegraph Road. Suite 2X Bingham Farms. Ml 4X25 Fite *2X231069 Team J (12/26) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DAVID BARNES and MYRENE BRIGGS BARNES Io NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS, a Federal Banking Corporation, ot Hastings. Michigan, as Mortgagee dated JUNE 6. 2X1. and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deeds for the County of BARRY and State ot Michigan, on JUNE 13. 2X1 to Document No. 1X1373 on which Mortgage there » claimed to be due at the date ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of One Hundred. Sixteen Thousand. Four Hundred. Sixty-Four and 79/X ($116,464 79) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage. or any part thereof, whereby the power of sate contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate con­ tained to said Mortgage and m pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of toe premises therein desenbed or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the high­ est bidder, at the East door of the County Courthouse in the Qty of Hastings and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court to and for said County, on Thursday. December 19. 2002 at 1:X o’clock m toe afternoon ol said day. and said premises wifi be sold to pay toe amount sc as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 8 percent interest, legal costs, Attorney’s fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee docs pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which premises are described in said Mortgage as fol­ lows. to-wrt: Beginning at a point on the North Ime ol Section 33. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant South 89;58 06- East 1596 98 feet from the North 1/4 Post of said Section 33; thence South 00^324’ West 2X.X feet, thence North 89*58 Ob’ West X X feet; thence South X-33’24’ West 1052.X feet to the South hne of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 33. thence South 89*53’1 O’ East 416X feet, thence North 00*33’24' East 1052 65 feet; thence South 86*5532- West 138 28 feet; thence North 00*33’24" East 7.5 feet; thence North 89'58 06" West 132 feet; thence North 00*33’24' East 268 00 feet to said North Section line, the. ice North 89*58 06’ West XX feet to toe place of beginning Except ;hat portion deeded to toe Michigan State Highway department for Highway purposes as evidenced m Uber 291 on Page 498. Hastings Township. Barry County. Mich.ga^ Redemption Period under Michigan Law (MSA 27A.3240) is sa (6) months The period of redemption wtU be six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: November 18. 2002 NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS A Federal Banking Corporation. Mortgagee LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON Attorneys tor National Bank of Hastings By: ROBERT L BYINGTON (P27621) LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Michigan 49058-0248 (12/19) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire. Find Work, etc. Call ...945-9554 I �Page 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 Gary R Zech Obitwiles Imo B. Eaton Gallagher i I Jack Joslyn Barker SUNFIELD - Jack Jodyn Barker of Sunfield, passed away Monday. Dec. 9. 2002 in his residence at the age of 69. Jack was bom May 14.1933 in Flint. Ml. the son of Lyle Joslyn and Ruth Ann (Carlson) Barkei. both preceded him in death. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a slate police trooper for 11 years, and retired from the Secretary of Slate in 1983. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #412. and a member uf the Comm, of Christ Church. Surviving are his wife of 48 years. Carol (Thulen) Barker, three children, Steven (Donna) of Eaton Rapids. Susan (David Rizor) of Battle Creek, and Kevin (Tonya) of Lake Odessa; six grandchildren. Scott. Crystal, Sean. David. Heather, and Rachel; sister. Donna (Al) Sutton of Flushing. MI. and four nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 12. 2002 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to scholarship fund for Youth in Sunfield, aka S.P.Y.'s. c/o RFH P.O. Box 36. Sunfield. MI 48890. For more information www.lcgacy.com. Arrangements were made by Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. BATTLE CREEK - Imo B. Eaton Gallagher, age 84. of Battle Creek died Monday. Dec. 9. 2002 at the Battle Creek Health Systems. Mrs. Gallagher was bom on Oct. 4. 1918 in Barry Township. Barry County. MI to Walter and Nina (Tungale) Bolyen. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1938. She was employed by Eaton Corporation. Michigan Meta! Products Company and housework. On Sept. 7.1945 she was married to Dale E. Eaton who preceded her in death in 1989. On July 15, 1994 she was married to Charles F. Gallagher in Battle Creek who also preceded her in death on 1997. Site was a member of the Battle Creek Bible Church. She served as secretary and treasurer of Child of Month Club at church and was involved in Church Sunday School and Child Evangelism Fellowship. As a child she was involved in 4-H and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Mrs. Gallagher is survived by her daugh­ ter. Sharon Y. (Mark) Mann of Woonsocket. Rhode Island; son. Larry D. Eaton of Battle Creek; step daughters. Alice I. Gallagher of East Lansing. Ruth M. Birman of Battle Creek and Martha (Robert) Gott of Las Vegas. Nevada; three grandchildren; 11 step grandchildren, and several step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her hus­ bands. Dale E. Eaton in 1989 and Charles F. Gallagher in 1997; sister. Bethel Day; and brothers. Walter L. and Ross Bolyen. Services were held Tuesday. Dec. 17. 2002 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Messer officiated. Burial at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Battle Creek bible Church. Child Evangelism Fellowship or charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek | I ^^n^Majinski^^iller' BIG RAPIDS - Vera (Majinski) Miller, age 97. died peacefully in her sleep Thanksgiving morning at Elder Care. Big Rapids. She was the daughter of John and Mabel Majinski. Vera was married to Carl (Jake) Miller and they lived most of their life in Lansing and Baldwin. She is survived by a si’ter, Lorrain Allen, niece. Rose Johnson of Lake Odessa, nephew, Bruce (Joan) Allen of Richland and Janice Singrey of Comstock, a brother­ in-law. Don Miller, sister-in-law. Annabelle and sister-in-law, Ardis DeHaan of Saranac. Graveside interment was held Tuesday. Dec. 3. 2002 a: Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alen Miller, A Single Man (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. A Now Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated duty 11. 2001. and recorded on JuJy 20.2001 (instrument No. 1063719 <n Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the turn of RFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 56/100 dol­ lars ($53,250.56). including interest at 7.750% Mary (French) Fingleton i Mary (French) Fingleton, age 77. of 503 Sagebrush, died 3:10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital and Health Center. She was bom July 2. 1925 in Hastings. She was the daughter of Thomas David and Dorothy (Cook) French. In October of 1945, she married Richard A. Fingleton, who preceded her in death. She grew up in the Caledonia. Middleville and Hastings areas. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church, the Kokomo Country Club and the Kokomo Garden Club. She had also been very active with the YWCA. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-ltw, Thomas David and Cathy Fingleton. Missouri, and Richard W. “Rick” Fingleton, Kokomo; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane F. and Thomas Zachman, Fort Wayne: 12 grandchildren. Becky Fingleton. Betsy Fingleton. Stephanie Fingleton. Bryan Fingleton. Kim Thatcher. Shawn Snow. Kevin Henry. Jonathon Cone. Becky Zachman. Jessica Zachman, Jennifer Zachman, and Kathryn Zachman; six great­ grandchildren; and two sisters. Florence Goodyear and Elisabeth French. In addition to her husband, she was pre­ ceded in death by two daughters. MaryAnne Kniebes and Martha C. Cone. Donations may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church or the American Cancer Society. Under the power of sate contained in sted mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 31 of Santiago Park. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 71. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File 4200230620 Team S (12/26) Sn (Loving effiemory Of Eric Chad ‘Degroote ' MIDDLEVILLE - James M. Sprague Sr., age 87. of Middleville, went to be with his Lord on Monday. Dec. 16. 2002. He was bom on April 17. 1915 in South Lyon. MI the son of Ross and Gertrude Sprague. He was raised in South Lyon and attend­ ed South Lyon schools, graduating in 1934. In May of 2002 he was inducted into the South Lyon High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was married to Norma Wooster on Oct. 13. 1990 at Fellowship Baptist Church. Whitmore Lake. ML Had been engaged 52 years previous to their wedding day. He was employed at Vagabond Coach Co. Lay Minister for Galilean Baptist Missions - helped start three churches and pastored two other churches. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, shooting his last buck when he was 82 years old. He loved to trav­ el and had been in all 50 states. He is survived by his wife. Norma J. Sprague; son. James M. (Jennifer) Sprague Jr. of Middleville; daughter. Mary (Sprague) Laurie of Hardy. Arkansas; four grandchildren. Ross and Rojean Sprague. Todd Sprague. Mary and Blake Medlock and Amber Laurie; three great grandchil­ dren. Austin and Caytic Sprague and Kirsten Medlock. He was preceded in death by his first wife. Mildred Sprague; his parents. Ross and Gertrude Sprague; sister. Almeda Given and brother. Alfred Sprague. Funeral services will be held Friday. Dec. 20. 2002 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Graveside service will be Saturday. Dec. 21.2002 at 11 a.m. at the South Lyon Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 7 to 9 pjn. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Ml. HASTINGS - Alberta E. Lancaster, age 88. of Hastings died Saturday Dec. 14. 2002 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Lancaster was bom on Feb. 3. 1914 in Delton. Mich., the daughter of Guy and Rena (Holbrook) Higgins. She was raised in the Delton/Prairieville areas and attended schools there. She was married to Richard E. Lancaster on Jan. 14. 1931. She lived in the Hastings area all of her married life. She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1947 until she retired in 1976. She was a member of Grace Wesleyan Church, an avid sportswomen enjoying hunting with her family. A life member of Barry County Conservation Club and Barry County Sportswomen's Club. Mrs. Lancaster is survived by sons. Clarence (Joellen) Lancaster of Hastings. Kenneth (Nancy) Lancaster of Hastings and Allen (Elizabeth) Lancaster of Hastings; 17 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brother, James Higgins of Grand Rapids; sisters. Lucile Higgins of Wellston and Rose Guernsey of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were parents; hus­ band. Richard on March 6. 1997; brother’s. Donald. Albert. Charles and Guy; 1/2 sis­ ters. Beatrice and Bernice. Services were held Tuesday. Dec. 17. 2002 at Hastings’ Grace Wesleyan Church. Pastor Alvin C. Yates. Burial was at Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. March 29th. 1977- December 19th 1991 UJ OCA LA. FLORIDA - Robert Misener. age 80. of Ocala. Florida, formerly of Vermontville and Lansing. Mich., died Sunday. Dec. 8. 2002 at his residence. Mr. Misener was bom May 20. 1922 in Grand Ledge. Mich., the son of Elmer Sr. and Liddie (Griswald) Misener. He was a brick mason for many years with Bricklayers Local #31. He is survived by sons. Robert L. (Doreen) Misener. Jr. of Marshall. James (Helen) Misener of Lansing: daughters. Gloria Gilding (Rod) of Bellevue. Rosiland (Richard) Emery of Albion; II grandchil­ dren; four great grandchildren; brother. Elmer Misener Jr. of Grand Ledge; sister. Mary Kelly of Grand Ledge; companion of many years. Kay Billis; and daughters. Bev and Dorothy and families. He was preceded in death by his wife. Avis, in 1976. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 17. 2002 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Mich, with Dr. Roy Backus officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Further information available at ww.w prayfuneral.com. Arrangements are being made by Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. THREE RIVERS - John M. Taflee. bom Dec. 9. 1943 in Hastings. MI. Three Rivers businessman John M. Taffee died al Three Rivers Area Hospital early Sunday morn­ ing. Dec. 15. 2002. Mr. Taffee was a long time Three Rivers area insurance agent with Michigan Mutual Insurance Company. Glenn Rifenberg & Assoc., and most recently • Cascade Insurance Agency of Grand Rapids. His golden retriever/receptionist “Taffy” was always at the office door to greet friends and customers. Mr. Taffee was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Three Rivers. He was also past member of the Three Rivers Rotary Club and a charter member of the Three Rivets Jaycees and B.P.O. (Elks) 1248. Additionally. Mr. Taffee served his community as a member of the Three Rivers Community School Board of Education and the Authority Board of the Three Rivers Area Hospital. John was an avid outdoorsman enjoying golf, but most of all fishing. Sometimes known as “Den Mother" John would take his sen and friends on annual fishing excur­ sions to favorite spots near Traverse City and Little Bay De Noe in the Upper Peninsula. These trips were always suc­ cessful whether the fish catch was good or not. Planning these trips always included a freshly published copy of Mumbles Meandering Muskie Mission. This newslet­ ter preserved the high and low points of the excursions and many of his insights. John was an entertaining person to be around. His quip:., stories, jokes, and pointof-view always encouraged discussion, argument and » great deal of laughter for him and those around him. His Irish pride and story telling gifts were well known to the community. On Jan. 8. 1966 John married his high school sweetheart Diane Spyker of Hastings. He attended Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University. He is survived by his wife, one son, Bryan and wife Jenny (Reece), daugh­ ter Katie Taffee-Dopke and grandchildren Jordan and Carson Taffee and Connor Dopke. Also surviving John is his mother, Lillian of Hastings; brother, Steven (Gloria) Taffee of Menlo Park, CA; sister-in-law. Denise (Jim) Kastner of Centreville, MI; nieces Sarah Taffee. Carly Gadnis-Vergara and Adam Gadnis. John was preceded in death by his father. Donald Taffee and brother, Patrick Taffee. No visitation is planned, a guest book will be available at Hohner Funeral Home in Three Rivers. A Memorial Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Three Rivers on Friday. Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. A reception will be held fol­ lowing the funeral mass in the church social room. Memorials may be made to the St Joseph County Animal Rescue Fund (ARF). Arrangements are being made by Hohner Funeral Home. Three Rivers. Expect Success Cell-- PINE LAKE • GUERNSEY LAKE ■ BIC CEDAR ■ ■ 338 N. Grove St. * Delton, MI 49046 ■ f=> (616)623-4058 1-877-244-5520 jg,___ M ________ Wefr Site wwv chapplc-reallv com F—BQ a| THREE HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE PUBLIC HEARING on its PROPOSED 2003 BUDGET The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 10.00 a.m. on December 31, 2002. A copy of the proposed budge! is available for public inspec­ tion at the Road Commission office. NILES - Gary R. Zech, age 53. of Niles, formerly of Berrien Springs, died Friday morning. Dec. 13. 2002. at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mich. Gary was bom Aug. 16. 1949. in Benton Harbor, the son of Richard R. and Aidythe (Trapp) Zech. He had been employed as a semi driver for D&J Trucking of Niles. Gary liked to laugh, and one of his leisure enjoyments was gardening. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi Zech of St. Joseph; his son. Gary Robert “Bobby” Zech of Berrien Center, his moth­ er. Aidythe Zech of Stevensville; two brothers. Norman Zech of Berrien Center and Neal A. Zech uf Berrien Springs; and his partner. Sue Starkweather of Hastings. Mich.; and her two daughters. Jennifer (and her son Jacob) and Nicole Starkweather, also of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a son. Matthew, in 1972. and by his father in 1990. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Dec. 17. 2002 at Allred Funeral Home. Berrien Springs. Rev. Walt Rolhfuss officiated. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Berrien Springs. Memorials in Gary's name may be given to the Michigan Heart Association, the Humane Society, or to Hospice at Home. MIDDLEVILLE - Renee Kingma was never more at peace when she could sit in her home and look out over the water of Gun Lake. Renee died Dec. 16. 2002 in Hastings after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Her life began July 30. 1929 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Irene Siegers. Renee grew up in Chicago and was a grad­ uate of Chicago Christian High School, class of 1946. In school Renee was a popu­ lar girl with good looks, a beauty she would carry all through her life; a beauty that was­ n't just skin deep, but came from the heart. The oldest of three children, her sister. Jan. remembers her as a great sister and has fond memories of curling up in bed with her big sister. In 1950 she married the love of her life. Al Kingma. they would share 39 years together before his death in 1989. Maybe it was growing up in Chicago dur­ ing the hustle and bustle of the post war years that made her dream of living in the country. In 1973 the dream was fulfilled when she moved to the Gun Lake area with her sister. Jan and her family, all moving al me same lime with the same moving van. Renee loved to travel, over the years she would experience a variety of adventures; going with her daughter. Melody, to the bottom of Grand Canyon on a mule, to more recently traveling to Spain with her daughters. Kerry and Melody. She was the ultimate trip planner, dip board in hand she would navigate, compute the mileages and plan the stops. Her adven­ turesome nature would take her up in a hot air balloon and white water ratting. Renee also enjoyed the theater, attending productions in the area and at the Stratford Theatre in Ontario. As a member of the team at Sam's Gourmet Foods Store for 25 years, she knew the operation and its customers well. As much as she loved traveling, nothing exceeded the joy she found in having her family together in her home for family cel­ ebrations, her love expressed through her cooking talent: no one will forget her mashed potatoes and gravy. In recent years the gathering of all her children in the West Michigan area was a special joy. Her family includes her mother, Irene Siegers of Hastings; her four children and their spouses. Kerry and Robert Wieland of Newaygo. Jon and Karen Kingma of Kalamazoo. Melody Kingma of Grand Rapids.- Dan and I-aura Kingma of Hastings; three grandchildren, Jonni and her husband. Dan Hoeksema. Kristin and Kelli Kingma; her sisters and their spouses. Darlene and Don Stam of Valparaiso. Indiana. Jan and Dutch Talsma of Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband. Al. she was preceded in death by her father. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday. Dec. 19, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Rupert. Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. Rev. Cal Compagner speaking. Burial will take place in the family plot next to her husband in Yankee Springs Cemetery. Friends may share a memor, with the family on Renee’s personal web page at www.rdmg.. where you can also send a memorial gift to the East Martin Christian High School or Elim Christian Services. Arrangements were made by Rupert. Durham. Marshall and Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. PROTECT YOUR CARS FINISH BEFORE WINTER HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP Hear Bnrt trt to nd «■ rta tn Ht k In# Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss klaemnamtahh# Washing , Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination special 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. >130.000(2222849) Call Trap B#ker 217-2078 4 1/4 toutfi of Sate St 269 / 945-5607 i ‘To The Barmer, Box 8, �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 - Page 17 DEVELOPERS, continued from page 1 developer, 1 believe," said Vilmont. Township Clerk Robyn McKenna said Thursday that the property currently is not listed for sale, but the township will con­ sider offers. “It’s kind of prime," said McKenna, who said that in the year 2000 the land was ap­ praised at about $690,000. At that time, the land was attracting po­ tential buyers, which prompted the board to obtain a new appraisal on the land pur­ chased by the township from the Michigan Department of Transportation for $45,000 in 1989. “We bought it originally for future growth, for profit for the township or ease­ ments for water and sewer service,” said then-Township Supervisor Robert Ed­ wards, who added that sewer service is available to the property. The board later set a value on the land based on the appraisal, according to news archives. In October of 2000, a purchase bid from Gavin Chevrolet of $801,000 was turned down by the board because it was “less than the appraisal.” Edwards had told the board. He would not reveal the appraised value at that time on the advice of the township attorney, he had said. When asked why the Gavin bid was cited by Edwards as less than the value revealed last week by McKenna. Township Assessor Dennis McKelvey said Wednesday he has no records on the issue. “Of that 11 acres, there is about seven and one quarter to seven and one half that is developable." he said. “The rest is paved road right of way and wetland.” McKelvey said the land docs not contain an assessed value because it is a govern­ ment tax exempt properly. “But if I were to assess it. I think 1 would put a value of about $584,000 on it, but I’m conservative, too.” he said. “Personally. I feel the tow nship could get a million for it. based on its location. It’s got sewer, why not?” McKelvey noted that when he was a child growing up in Barry County, the property on West State Street between Big Boy and Pizza Hut was vacant and “people didn’t regard it as valuable." he said. “Look what happened. I don’t feel it’s any differ­ ent.” in other business at the Dec. 11 meeting, the board: • Heard thanks from Vilmont to the Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission for its work over the past year. “They’ve done really outstanding job in getting ready to open the master plan." he said. “We had a record year in building and wc hope wc can continue the next couple of years in the same manner." • Appointed new Republican Township Board Trustee Robert Lee Io be the town­ ship’s representative on the Election Com­ mission to replace former Democratic Trus­ tee Brenda Bellmore. Bellmore was de­ feated by Lee in her quest for election to the township board Nov. 6. She had served on the board since her 2000 appointment to replace elected RcpublicanTtruslec Monica Rappaport who declined to accept the post. Police promise drunk driving crackdown Beginning Dec. 20 and continuing through Jan. 8. the Barry County Sheriffs Office, together with the Hastings, Prairiev­ ille and Barry Township Police Depart­ ments and the Michigan State Police will be joining hundreds of agencies throughout the state in a campaign that targets motor­ ists who drink and drive. The campaign which is called “You Drink and Drive, You Lose” is sponsored by the Office of Highway Safety and is part of a nationwide quest to save lives. Travelers will be out in force, police said. “Wc will be watching for those drivers that have had too much to drink and get be­ hind the wheel of a car." said Hastings City Police Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “Be smart this holiday season, be aware of how much yoti drink utilize a designated driver or make arrangements with other family members so you don’t have to drive." Leedy said the goal of law enforcement is to save lives. “If we pull you over, the party’s over,” added Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Barry County law enforcement officers will enhance traffic enforcement on roads where alcohol-related crashes arc greatest, he said. “Last year, deputies arrested 166 motor­ ists for drunk driving,” he said. “There should be no doubt that law enforcement officers take drunk driving offenses seri­ ously .” Nearly 40 percent of fatal crashes on Michigan roadways involve alcohol. De­ Boer said. Buckle-UP and have a SAFE HOLIDAY! Also serving on the Election Commis­ sion are McKenna and trustee Dorothy Flint. • Appointed Mary Anger. Matt Howell and Ray Schaubcl to new two-year terms on the Board of Review. • Approved the monthly payroll in the amount of $8,442 and agreed to pay the monthly bills totaling $15,941.93. • Heard and accepted a report from Treasurer Sandy Greenfield revealing that the township has $580,627 invested in vari­ ous accounts at local banks. • Accepted the report from Zoning Ad­ ministrator Jim Can showing the issuance of nine building permits, five of which were for single family dwellings. The value of new construction was $697,500. • Announced that a public hearing on open space preservation will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 15. at the township all. • Heard a report from Vilmont that the BIRCH Fire Department is raising funds to purchase new extrication equipment. “They are short more than $10,000." Vil­ mont told the board. “If Hastings Charier wants to help with that amount, maybe Rut­ land will too." • Discussed forming a special assessment district for the paving of Irving Road as re­ quested by a petition signed by residents. The assessments will be determined cither by road frontage or by parcel. • Heard a report by attorney James Porter that due to cutbacks in revenue sharing, he would not request an increase for his serv­ ices this year. He said the township docs not yet know the dollar amount or percent­ age of the cutback. “Wc hope to know soon after the new legislative session begins in January." he said, suggesting that the township place its reserve funds in revolving funds. “If they (the state) sees the money in the reserve funds, they think they’re wasting their money so why do they need more’’" Vilmont agreed with the suggestion. LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R Hermenm. a single man. to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December 28, 2000 in Liber 1053395, Page 1. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Liber 1077128. Page 1, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two and 63'1 Cu Dollars ($60.732 63) including inter­ est at the rate of 9.875% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and tne statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, of some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and ate described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West. 546.20 feet along the North fane of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet: thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds East. 54 48 feet along the centerline of Lewis Road; thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minors 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale r. the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrows Dated. December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207.0558 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch and Karin Branch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1. 2002 in Document No. 1077474, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Twenty Thousand Sixty-Seven and 7/100 Dollars ($20,067.07) including interest at the rate of 8.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ot them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 100 pm. on January 2. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North, Range 9 West, together with a parcel of land m the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning a* the inter­ section of the East 1/8 line of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 64 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded in Uber 4 of Plats, on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West .22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84. to the East line of Reynolds Road Cul-de-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 feet along the East line of said Cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to the East 1/8 line of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the place of beginning: excepting therefrom any and aH parts of Lots 83 and 84 of said piat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated November 28. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Conxxation , As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5C-H (248) 457-1000 File No. 221.0919 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford J. Geiwig. a married man as Ns sole and sepa­ rate property and Carol S Gerwig. his wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee tor CTX Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 30. 2001. and recorded on June 7.2001 in Document Number 1060999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 90/100 dollars ($118,546.90). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage wfl be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part ot them, al public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on January 23. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15, Leohr's Landing, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 3 o' Plats on Page 61. Together with an easement 'or the benefit of Lots 1 thru 4. inclusive, 13 thru 15, inclusive, and Lots 33 thru 35, inclusive over part of Lot 37 of Lvorir's Landing «1 described as: Commencing at a point on Lakeview Road al the comer ot Lots 37 and 38 of the pict of Leohr's Landing No. 1; thence Southeasterly on the Westerly lot ine of Lot 37. 20 feet tor the point of beginning; thence Northwesterly on said lot ine 20 feet; thenceneeriy on the lot Ine common to Lots 37 and 38 of said piat to the Easterly ine of Lot 37; thence South 41 degrees 17 Easton Said Easterly line a distance ol 60 feet; thence Southwesterly to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a. m wNch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date Ot such sale. Dated: December 12,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trod. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Experience SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by. Frances A Butter to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . acting solely as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 22. 2002, and recorded on March 1, 2002. in Instrument No. 1075734, said mortgage was re-recorded on March 7. 2002 in Instrument No. 1076162, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY TWO THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 87/100 DOLLARS ($92,530.87). including interest at 7.625% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and tne statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 1:00 o'clock p.m., on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The land referred to m this Commitment, situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township of Orangeville. State of Michigan, is described as follows: Pare©' of land in the Northeast i /4 of Section 6, Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing 1204.5 feet West and 1090.25 feet North ol the Easi 1/4 post of said Section 6: thence South 52“ West 50 feet, thence South 47*30“ West 50 feet; thence South 45*30“ West 50 feet, thence South 41* West 50 feet; thence South 36*30' West 200 feet; thence South 32° West 50 feet; thence South 9*30' West 50 feet for a place of beginning; thence South 29* West 50 feet; thence South 59 5 East 100 feet; thence North 28* East 70 75 feet, thence Nortn 71° West 100 feet to beginning The redemption penod Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with 194BCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 19. 2002 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. acting solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington HiUs, Michigan 48334 (12/26) (y)JUST ASK US, ING. Home Health Care Stay in the comfort of your home and let us brighten your day with a little extra help. • • • • • the .difference Money Market = Easy Money Management When you’re looking for a safe place to put your working cash, a MainStreet Moriey Market account is right for you. You’ll earn monthly interest without tying up your money' for long periods of time. And, the higher your balance, the higher the interest rate you earn, without the risk of “playing” the market. You deserve more. You deserve a MainStreet Money Market account. 945-9561 / 1-800-267-3830 • $ 1,000 opening balance required. No minimum to earn monthly interest- MAIfl/tREET SAVINGS BANK Personal Care Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping Personal Grooming Companionship (2-24 hours a day) 7 days a week 269 838-7680 �Pag® 18 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 19, 2002 THURSDAY & FRIDAY ONLY! December 19th and 20th upto savings instantly! Offer not valid with other Kmart Reward offers. Offer applies to regular, sale and clearance merchandise before tax. • All purchases must be within a single transaction. • Only one Kmart Reward per transaction. The more you spend the more you save! n, i.k. ■s£25 savings Instantly! Thursday, December 19 and Friday, December 20 only: • Save $5 on any $50 purchase* • Save $8 on any $75 purchase* • Save $12 on any $100 purchase* • Save $25 on any $200 (or more) purchase* •Purchase total is before tax. This offer excludes lottery tickets, taxes, milk, eatery, warranties, licenses, concessions, co-pay on RX. gasoline, tobacco, alcohol, Western Union, layaway/payments and Kmart Cash Card sales. All purchases must be within a single transaction. One Reward valid per transaction. 110 Hour Sale Non-stop Shopping! 6 AM Friday, December 20 through 8 PM, December 24, Christmas Eve ' �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 - Page 19 Honor Roll: Hastings Middle School Voshell, “Molly Wallace, “Raymond Westfall, Kyle White. Katlyn Wilson. • Davcn Winans and Jessica Wotchko. Honors (GPA 3.10 to 3.49) — Jennifer Bateman. Angela Brown, Jessica Burch. Nathanael Burgett, Justin Carroll, Kelcey Edwards, Ashley Hartman, Kristina Kauf­ man, Alexander Kimble, Lacy Lancaster. John McKelvey, Sy Overmycr. Isaak Ram­ sey. Bryan Skcdgell, Scott White and Ash­ ley Wisniewski. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Jenni­ fer Bassett, Matthew Donnini. Cameron Earl, Jonathan Garrett. Catherine Gillihan. Tiffany Gleason. Samantha Gonsalves, Lauren Hartman, Erich Ibcrle, Kaitlin Ma­ son, Amanda Mueller, Sierra Rathbun. Danielle Schwartz, Kenneth Taylor. Jamie Wait, Amanda Welch and Christopher Wy­ mer. (Second six-weck marking period, end­ ing Nov. 22) Eighth Grade High Honors (grade point average of be­ tween 3.5 and 4.0) — “Kayla Angclelti, •Seth Bcduhn, Emily Benningficld. Jason Bies, Jennifer Bishop, William Blood, Ka­ tie Borner, “Hannah Buckles, Margaret Buehl, “Sheila Carpenter, “Taylor Casarez. Hannah Case, “Alyssa Case, Ashley Chewning, “Beth Christiansen. Tyler Clem. David Cole. Zachary Connor. “Jason Cook. Kelly Cuncannan, “Jonathan Curtiss, Ceaira Davis. “Kaylcigh DelCotto, Ashley DeVries, “Kristina Dobbin, “Carrie Eagle. Tiffany Edwards, Jesse Ellwood, “Kristen Falconer, “Erin Fluke, Gregg Hasman. Re­ becca Hill. Amber Hoonhorst, “Bradley Horton, Lacic Hughes, Rachael Iler, “Amy Ingle, “Lindsay Kam, Amy Kidder, Bradan Seventh Grade King, Shandi Kosbar, Jacob Lumbert. Seth High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Elliot Ander­ Mansfield, Stephanie Maurer, “Katce son, Kevin Armstrong, Joseph Arnett. Dan­ McCarthy, Michael McGandy. “Nikole iel Auer, Hollic Baker. Boon Basler, Kim­ Meade, “Alexandria Neil. “Jacqualynn _____ _________________________ Director berlyFinance Beck. “Ryan Bosma, “Melissa Brill, Ev Manshum Northrop, “Danic’’e Oakland, Ashley Peck, Heidi Bustancc, “Robert Cady, “Ryan City Clerk/Treasurer Thomas Peck, Leanne Pratt, Justine Rob­ Cain, “Amanda Cappon, Rebecca Chris­ bins, Brandon Roberts, Megan Robinson, tensen, “Michael Clark, Nicholas Con­ Kayla Romanak, Alexandria Rugg. Tyler verse, Jesse Cook, Curtus Cowles, Jessica Ryan, “Dana Shilling. Addison Singleterry, Crouch, Jeannette Davis, Rebecca Davis, “Lindsay Sours, Dakota Storey, Brittney Ryan DeCamp, “Ellie Dcvroy, “Corey Roger Caris Sutherland, Erika Swartz, Matthew TeunesDoxtader, Patrick Dreyer. Sara DunkelFire Chief sen, Kaylie Thomas, Timothy Varner, Jcrin BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT < OBSERVER 1-800-310-9031 Chief of Police REWARDS REPORT Jerry Sarver CRIME Qzusoiis berger. Ashley Ecrdmans. Myles Eldred. Miranda Fay, “Kelly Frame. “Jami Franson. Ellen Frey. Matthew Gardner. Trevor Gerber. Patrick Gillespie, Haley Girrbach. Brcanna Girrbach. Stephanie Glass Casey Goodenough. Lisa Gorodenski. “Emily Graybill. Robert Hamel. Eric Haney. Katie Harvath. “Shane Henry. “Sarah Heuss. “Madelynn Hinkle. “Brittany Howell. Brandi Hurless. “David Jackson. Joshua Jcvicks. David Kendall. Page Kicnzlc, Khalen Laubaugh. Brittany Lcpard. “Car­ son Letot, “Megan Lipstraw. Brendan Lo­ mas. Kimberly Main, Stephanie Manning. Kevin Marr. Ricky Mathis. “Ashley Mau­ rer. “Megan McClelland. “Derrick McKee. Lindsey McNally, Nicholas Meinke. “Alyssa Mills. Nichole Moser. Terra Nassif, “Thomas Newto-i. “Katherine Par­ tridge, Roshni Patel, Tara Pcnnepacker. “Brad Peterson, Tara Pleshe. Gary Pleyte. Kenneth Quick, Sara Radant. Jordan Ram­ bin. “Emily Rappaport. Max Raymond. Ja­ red Robinson, “Christopher Sanders. Tara Schoessel, Chelsea Siska. “Joseph Slcevi, Chclsey Snyder, “Brittney Soya. Kelsey Stevens, “Samantha Tobias, “Stephen Tolger. Eric Treadwell, “Hayley Tuinstra. Au­ drey Valentine, “Ryan Vogel. “Justin von der Hoff, “Audrey Wakley, Christopher White and Chad Zickus. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Owen Anderson, Deanna Carpenter, John Feldpausch, Kath­ leen Fletcher, Paul Fruin, Brittany Gibson. Brittany Hartman, Sarah Holman. David Madsen, Andrew Matthews. Andrew Payne, Meagan Snider, Kevin Taylor. Ash­ ley VanCampen, Eric Vaughan, Sara Vaughan, Jason Washburn and Colby Wise. Honorable Mention (3.0-3.09) — Kesha Bolton, Calli Carpenter. Nathaniel DcDecker, Meagan Donavan, Andrea Eaton, Amber Hammond, Garrett Harris, Stephen Haynes, Allison Hodges, Thomas Hoffman, Ashleigh Holley, Cassandra Huvcr. Jona­ thon Mahmat, Tiffany McCloud, Thomas McKinney, Kyle McNerny, Leslie Pumford, Levi Robbins, Tory Roberts, Shanda Romaine, Ashlynn Roth. Jacob Wescott and Hannah Wood. * Indicates 4.0 grade point average. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen, a single man (original mortgagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2000. and recorded on July 13. 2000 Instr* 1046714 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Comerica Bank, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 22. 2000. which was recorded on July 13. 2000. Instr *1046715 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tne date hereof the sum of ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 92/100 dollars ($11,215.92), including interest at 13.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 pan.. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: All that part of Lot 6 lying North of Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide oft the South side ot the West 1/2 of Lot 1. all in Block 25 of I. N. Kaeter's Addition to the Village ol Middleville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale. Dated December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200125745 Town H (1/2/03) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L Baker and Sandra M Baker, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated May 25 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Document No 1030440 in Barry County Records. Michigan. and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated November 8. 2002. which was recorded on November 23. 2002. in Document *No. 1092270 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 38/100 dol'ars (S66.656.38). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m., on January 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORN APPLE. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 1320.00 feet from the North 1/4 comer, thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds West 495.0 feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest 1/4, thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 150.0 feet, thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds East 495.0 feet, thence Scuth 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds East 150.0 feet along the North line of said Section 16 to point of beginning The redemptton period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Team J (1/1MB) ♦♦♦ <We begin a<l%wW Manager ... pledged to City the better interests of ^Barry County. °Ne remain dedicated to a brighter future for a(( county residents, businesses and industrial interests City Officials Hastings City Council Frank Campbell Mayor—City of Hastings Jeff Mansfield ■ County Officials Gordon Shane McNeill Prosecuting Attorney Courthouse Clock Barry Wood First Ward Dave McIntyre Third Ward Dorothy Hawkins Second Ward Dave J asperse Fourth Ward James French District 2 Barry County Courthouse I �Page 20 - f he Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19, 2002 A man convicted by a jury in 2001 of selling a beer to an undercover police offi­ cer for a $2 donation was sentenced to prison Thursday after he violated probation on that conviction by testing positive for cocaine. After his original conviction, Kevin Wade Newton was not only sentenced to serve six months in the Barry County Jail but was also ordered by Judge James Fisher to have no more parties on his Carlton Township property. Newton, 38, was arrested after his bam at 3767 Jordan Road, referred to as "The Pleasure Palace," was shut down by the Barry County Sheriffs Department Oct. 14, 2000, after local Charities noticed a rise in the number of drunk driving arrests in the area and after repeated complaints from neighbors about noise, trash, excessive traf­ fic, reckless drivingioni drinking, drunk drivers leaving the bam and fighting among patrons. The Sept. 30, 2000 killing of a nearby resident by a drunk driver who had been to the "party bam" was one of many factors that led to the raid, said Barry County Sher­ iff Steve DeBoer. According to former Assistant Barry County Prosecutor Rebecca Hawkins, par­ ties continued on the property even after the raid. Newton was in court Thursday for alleg­ edly violating probation for failure to pay his fines and costs. But when Barry County Prosecutor Gor­ don Shane McNeill revealed that he has re­ ceived anonymous tips that Newton is al­ legedly involved in cocaine use. Fisher or­ dered an immediate drug test and his case was adjourned. “If he’s not drug free. I’m asking for a prison sentence,” McNeill told the judge. McNeill said later that he has received reports that Newton is also selling cocaine at the bars where he has worked since his conviction. “He (allegedly) closed the Vermontville bar early and went on a two-day binge.” said McNeill about why Newton was fired from that job. In other court business Thursday: • Renee Binkley, 28, of Mattawan, was ordered to serve foui years to 20 years in prison on one count of delivery and manu­ facture of 50 grams to 224 grams of co­ caine and on one count of delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine to be served concurrently. A third methamphetamine charge was dismissed in exchange for her guilty pleas. McNeill also agreed not to seek federal charges against Binkley. At the time of her arrest, McNeill de­ scribed the case as “the most significant trafficking quantity of crack cocaine that we’ve ever had." Binkley was arrested in the Delton area after a lengthy investigation by the South­ west Enforcement Team (SWET) which netted 7.9 grams of crack cocaine, between 50 and 225 grams of cocaine and a quantity of methamphetamine, said McNeill. The cocaine amount is equivalent to two ounces which sells for about S6.000 said Judge James Fisher. McNeill said Binkley is suspected of op­ erating in the Delton area for about six months before her arrest on charges relat­ ing to three different dates in which she al­ legedly sold methamphetamine, cocaine and crack cocaine to undercover officers. "The defendant presents as a substantial trafficker in methamphetamine, cocaine and crack cocaine.” said McNeill. “From my understanding, she has had no criminal activity prior to this.” Attorney Carl Jordan told the court that it is important to consider the circumstances which led her to sell drugs. "Her step father did not treat her like a true daughter." he said. “Then, one of her children died of SIDS. This started the spi­ ral. People introduced her to cocaine and meth. It wasn't the money so much as it was just the comfort she got from using it.” Jordan explained that Binkley could not afford to buy the drugs herself, so she be­ gan selling drugs to earn money to buy drugs. "She also did it for the monetary gain.” he said. “Her husband introduced her to controlled substances, he's not employed, she supports him and the child through the drug trade.” Jordan said Binkley docs not see herself as a major drug dealer. “I never thought that’s what I was doing, honestly." Binkley told the court. Since het arrest. Binkley said she has taken steps to improve her life including at­ tending counseling and working. “I’m asking for leniency so I don’t lose any more time with my daughter.” she said. “There arc your needs and there are soci­ ety’s needs.” said Fisher. “This is the same routine I hear every Thursday. There is a parade of people before me for various criminal offenses. 90 percent arc related to their addictions to substances or alcohol." Fisher said he has to consider the impact of Binkley's actions on society. “The drugs you deal are extremely ad­ dictive and dangerous." he said. “You en­ gaged in this voluntarily." 2 FRkE garage sale signs with your ad that runs in any of our papers. Get them at J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. At the front counter. BERBER CARPET: Gor­ geous honey wheat, 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 - Sell $225. (517)204-0600 CHERRY SLEIGH BED: gorgeous, solid wood, bronze trim. Bought, never used. Cost $700 - sell $250. (517)204-0600_____________ FOR SALE BY OWNER: 16­ 1 /2 acres with 3 bedroom, 2­ 1/2 bath, finished walkout basement, 2 car garage at­ tached with large enclosed breezeway, central air, a small horse bam & plenty of garden spots, also has 2 ponds with 1 stocked. (269)948-3195 FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269J945-0000. ____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089_____________ YEAR END SALE through December 31st. Reman/used engine, for prices call A.LS. Engine at 1 800-442-2522. Mention this ad! DIVORCE AGREEMENT: Non contested divorce with or without children. Call (616)345-1173. LAKE ODESSA CARPET CARE: professional carpet & upholstery cleaning at af­ fordable prices, lOyrs experi­ ence, fully insured. We use truck mounted equipment and our soft water, no elec­ tricity needed. 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As little as $500 down. Bruised credit OK. Call for details (800)672-9604 C8TY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Con-,mission w* hold a Public Hearing Monday. January 8, 2003, at 7J0 p-m.. in the City Hail Council Chambers 201 East State Street. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of this hearing is tor the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an Ordinance to amend Article 6. Division 11. Section 90-478 (Office District). Article 6. Division 12. Section 90 503 (B-1 District), and Article 6. Division 14, Section 90-553 (D-1 District) of the City of Hastings Code of 1970. as amended, to allow Parks and Playgrounds m the Office. B1. B-2. D-1 and D-2 Zoning Districts by a Special Lane Use T-ermit A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available for public review at the offee of the City Cterk. 201 East Slate Street. Hastings. Michigan. Written comments will be received at 201 East State HASTINGS: very large apt, 2nd floor, renovated, clean, quiet place. One or two only, no dogs, $500 per mo. (269)948-4581 PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET: plush top, firm in mid­ dle. Still in plastic. Cost $800 - Queen $175 Kings $275. (517)719-8062 . ALARM INSTALLER: (bur­ glar & fire) - to $14/hour + benefits, (permanent), will train. (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. ASSEMBLY/PRODUCTION/PACKAGING: to $12/hour & excellent bene­ fits. All shifts available. En­ try level! Paid training! (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee. BOOKKEEPING/DATA ENTRY CLERICAL: to $12/ hour & excellent benefits. Friendly staff willing to train, need ASAP. (616)949­ 2424, Jobline Fee.__________ CATALOG/RUNWAY MODELS: to $100/hour, training now, males, fe­ males. (616)949-2424, Jobline Fee.______________________ STOCKERAVAKEHOUSE: to $14.74/hour + great bene­ fits, 401(K) + raises, major company. (616)949-2424, Job HENRY R. BROOKS Sept 1931-Dec. 2001 The day God called you home, God knew you were suffering, that the hills were hard to climb. So he gently closed your eyes and whispered peace be thine. In tears I watched you suffer, 1 watched you fade away, my heart was nearly broken because you fought so hard to stav. But when 1 saw you sleeping so peacefully and free of pain, 1 could not wish you back to suffer again. It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone, for a part of me went with you, the day God called you home. Love, Dee. IN LOVING MEMORY of Randy A Wilcox, 12/9/63-12/19/95. ’ We never lose the ones we love, for even though they're gone, within the hearts of those who care, their memory lingers on. Your loving family. Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Clerk ol the Crty of Hastings (telephone number 616 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Everll G. Manshum City Cleric I Keep your friends ore retattves informed. Send them Tne Hastings BANNER Caff 945*955/to Subscribe. • Kris Boysen. 43, of Wayland, was or­ dered to spend two years to 10 years in prison for violating probation on his pos­ session of methamphetan.ine and marijuana convictions. “He admitted to using marijuana as re­ cently as last Thursday.” said McNeill. “The defendant doesn’t care about follow­ ing the laws." Boysen’s attorney. David Makled, said his client needs to be in a situation where can’t use dnigt ___ “Its out of his control," he said. “He may wind up dead at this point. Once he gets out, he needs to get counseling and get a jump start on his life.” Fisher told Boysen that its a “very unfor­ tunate” situation. “I wonder if you’ve ever engaged in counseling for what happened to you as a child," Fisher said to Boysen without re­ vealing to what he was referring. “I think until you face up io it and deal with it, you’re not going to get past your drug problem.” • Jose Rabago, 47, of Battle Creek was ordered to serve two years to eight years in prison on his conviction of larceny in a buildings. Rabago was arrested after he followed an elderly Johnstown Township woman home from a stored, asked her for work and stole her checkbook. Rabago has seven previous felony con­ victions and five misdemeanor convictions in Kalamazoo, Van Buren and Gogebic counties. “He sought out an 86-year-old woman and followed her home," said McNeill. “He forced his way inside and victimized her." Rabago, who committed the offense while on parole, said he is very remorseful for what he did to the woman “for all the pain I’ve caused her,” he said. “I’m not a career criminal. I will pay back the $220 I stole.” “I don't believe you would follow an elderly woman home and victimize her if you were not on drugs,” said Fisher to Ra­ bago. Qualityl Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. P@[LD@@ @0® Local woman suffers broken neck In crash CAMPBELL TOWNSHIP. IONIA COUNTY - A 23-ycar-old Hastings woman re­ portedly suffered a broken neck and some amnesia Friday when she lost control of the car she was driving north on Hastings Road, left the roadway and rolled several times, said police. Trooper Melissa Ketchum of the Ionia Post of the Michigan State Police said Teresa Turner was driving a 2(XX) Saturn at about 7:15 a.m. when she approached a curve on a hill before daylight. "She went off the road sideways in a field and flipped and turned.” said Ketchum. "She was pinned and they had to pry he r out.” Ketchum said Turner reportedly suffered a broken neck, though she was not reported to be paralyzed. T The roadway was wet. but not icy. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the cause of the rcesh. Barry County divers locate truck In lake KALAMAZOO COUNTY - Members of the Barry County Sheriffs Department Dive Team located a truck containing the body of 53-year-old Robert Williams of Rich­ land submerged in Little Long Lake Monday. Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford said divers from his department and from the Barry Township Police Department were assisting the Kalamazoo County Sheriffs De­ partment in their search for Williams who had been missing since Friday. Ford said the divers found the truck under the water bogged in mud halfway up the wheels under the ice about 300 feet from shore. “There were tired tracks going into the lake.” Ford said. Williams’ body was recovered by Kalamazoo authorities at alxxit 11 a.m. Tuesday and the truck was pulled from the lake Tuesday afternoon. Also assisting at the scene was the Hastings Fire Department, which provided a res­ cue sled to searchers Monday. ATM stolen from Woodland gas station WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - The theft of an automatic teller machine from the Woodland Mobile station sometime during the early morning of Dec. 13 is the third known incident to occur in West Michigan in recent months. Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford said. Barry County authorities were dispatched to the station at 3 a.m. Friday when an alarm company notified Barry County Central Dispatch of glass breakage in the build­ ing located at 441 East Broadway. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that unknown subjects had pried open a door and used a refrigerator dolly to remove the machine from the buildings. “It wasn’t bolted to the floor,” said Ford. “They just loaded it up and drove away.” The crime was caught on surveillance video, which is being examined by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department’s Detective Bureau. Ford said Grand Rapids police are investigating an identical incident that occurred on the campus of Grand Valley State University while Eaton County authorities arc probing an attempted ATM theft in that county. In that case, the perpetrators were un­ successful. Wheat pennies stolen from area home PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Prqjpcville Township Police arc investigating the break-in of a home in the 12000 block of Mcrlau in which more than $150 in wheat pennies were stolen, said Chief Larry Gentry. Also stolen was some liquor. “We have identified a suspect and it’s currently under investigation,” Gentry said. Barry County Lumber thieves take cash HASTINGS - The Hastings City Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering which occurred sometime between 4 p.m. Dec. 14 and 9 a.m. Dec. 15 at Barry County loimber, according to Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. “It appears the suspects scaled the chain link fence around the lumber yard and gained entry near the rear service door,” said Leedy. “The suspect or suspects then en­ tered the buildings and made their way to the office area, where they located and took an undisclosed amount of cash.” Barry County Lumber is located at the corner of Apple Street and Industrial Park Drive. The incident remains under investigation. Domestic fight leads to car runover CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A Nashville man suffered minor injuries to his left leg when his girlfriend allegedly ran over him as he was getting out of their vehicle during a verbal argument Dec. 10, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Troopers reported the victim said he and the woman were arguing inside the car in the 4000 block of Thomapple Lake Road when the woman began to assault him. “He then began to exit the vehicle and (suspect) began to drive away while he was still partly in the car,” troopers said. “He fell to the ground and the vehicle drove over his left leg.” The woman told police the man jumped out of the car while it was still moving. The 35-year-old Nashville woman was lodged in the Barry County Jail for felonious assault. The 31-year-old victim refused medical treatment for abrasions to his elbow and bruises to his leg. Man test drives, crashes dealership car JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Police responding to a report of a single pickup truck crash arrested the driver whom they found walking a mile from the scene of the Dec. 11 accident on Osborne Road near Manning Lake Road. David Burandt, 36, of Hastings, was charged with driving under the influence of al­ cohol, assaulting police, driving on a suspended license, joyriding, failing to register as a sex offender and failing to report an accident. Troopers said they were able to identify the driver of the car, owned by Executive Cars of South M-37, when they found paperwork inside the car bearing Burandt’s name. “He had a strong odor of intoxicants and there were several indicators that he was in­ toxicated,” said police. Burandt refused to submit to a preliminary breath test for alcohol and was taken to the Barry County Jail, where he was lodged for suspicion of drunk driving. Troopers later learned that the car dealer had loaned Burandt the pickup truck be­ cause Burandt had said he was interested in purchasing the vehicle. “He was to return the truck at 4 p.m.,” said police. “When he did not return the truck, (owner) called 911 to make a stolen vehicle report.” Burandt denied being involved in the accident, police said. Get Your COLOR Let us Quote Your Work! J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 J-Ad GRAPHICS | North of Hastings on Broadway (M-43) or Call 616-9 <5-9554 for information on PRINTING PLUS Services - �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19 2002 - Page 21 Local issue is 'Michigan test case9 Judge to rule on Ameritech tariff debate Jan. 31 by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Michigan's 911 centers fear that an SBC Ameritech tariff on every wireless 911 call they answer will collectively drain their budgets of millions of dollars. But an Ameritech spokesman testified at a trial Monday in Barry County Circuit Court that the company needs the tariff to upgrade its Michigan router to comply with federally mandated global positioning of 911 cell phone callers. John Hunt of Ann Arbor, associate direc­ tor of public safety for SBC Ameritech. tes­ tified that though Ameritech collects 19 cents on every landline bill for technical upgrades for enhanced 911 services, the company also collects a tariff from wireless 911 carriers for Phase 1 implementation (wireless caller ID.) “We have charged the wireless carriers, not the PSAPs (Public Service Answering Points or 911 centers)," said Hunt. “For (global positioning) the FCC requires a cost allocation method. That's the second rea­ son we are proposing a tariff. Wc believe wc are required to have a tariff and wc also believe the 911 Act requires a 911 tariff to cover the 911 services. The existing tariff docs not cover 911 functionality.” The trial was the result of a lawsuit filed Sept. 4 by Michigan Communications Di­ rector's Association to try and block Amcritech's proposed 10-ccnt-pcr-wirclcss call tariff application with the Michigan Public Service Commission. The company's application remains in limbo due to a preliminary injunction granted by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher in October, pending a ruling on the matter. The issue arose after the Federal Com­ munications Commission passed a mandate that wireless 911 calls include a call-back number and the location of the caller, a service provided with wireline or landline calls, according to court documents. The FCC order is to be implemented in two phases. In Phase 1, wireless carriers are required to relay a wireless caller’s number and location of the cell tower to the desig­ nated dispatch center. In Phase II, to be implemented by Oct. 1, 2001 (now extended), wireless carriers were required to provide Phase I informa­ tion as well as the location of the wireless caller by latitude and longitude within a ra­ dius of 125 meters. Th^ 'MCDA Claims'SBC Ameritech could recoup its costs from the state’s $30 million wireless surcharge fund created for equipment upgrades though Ameritech ar­ gues it does not qualify because it is a land line company and docs not contribute to the fund. Since the October hearing in which Fisher suggested Ameritech try to obtain reimbursement through the wireless funds, an invoice was submitted by Ameritech to the CMRS subcommittee of Emergency Telephone Service Committee (ETSC.) Though the invoice was not recom­ mended for approval by the CMRS sub­ committee, the full ETSC Committee ta­ bled the request at its Nov. 21 meeting, for­ mer CMRS Chairman Capt. Tom Miller testified. “The total invoice is for $600.(X)0,” said MCDA Attorney Doug VanEssen. “When you look at the millions a whole new tariff would generate for a one time. $600,000 cost, particularly when the (wireless sur­ charge) fund is flush, it doesn’t make any sense.” VanEssen charges that the CMRS com­ mittee is comprised of industry representa­ tives, including an employee of Cingular Wireless, an SBC affiliate company. “They’re representative on the ETSC voted against paying the bill.” said VanEs­ sen. “That’s a cooked deal.” VanEssen added that he is surprised that Ameritech is looking at the Barry County case as a national test case for passing simi­ lar tariffs because many other states have not created a funding mechanism for the upgrades and could easily collect from the 911 centers. “It docs appear that Michigan is the test case,” said VanEssen. “Illinois docs not have a wireless fund and it's a PSAP cost if a state has no funding mechanism. So why make Michigan a test case because they’re likely going to lose?” SBC Attorney Joseph Tocco of Detroit declined to comment on the case Monday. “I don’t comment on pending litigation,” he said. VanEssen said he feels Fisher will deter­ mine that SBC Ameritech is eligible for the reimbursement. If a tariff were imposed. Barry County could incur an additional $250 to $500 an­ nual cost to handle the emergency wireless calls, said director Charles Nystrom. Of the 12.000 calls his department han­ dled last year, about 25 percent originate from cellular telephones. To date, his department has handled 15.000 emergency 911 calls this year. Nys­ trom said 12 to 14 percent of those calls originated from cellular telephones. In the Detroit area, a 10-ccnt tariff could cost dispatch centers an additional $17,000 annually. ■ “There is millions of dollars in this state fee fund available for the phone compa­ nies' use and burdening the publicly funded 911 centers with a per call charge makes no sense," Nystrom has said, “particularly given the current funding problems of gov­ ernment.” Fisher is expected to rule Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. on whether the defendants quality for the reimbursement when he hands down his interpretation of Public Act 78 which cstab- Day After Christmas FAMILY FUN... Returning gifts or getting in on bargains, stop for a meal or snack at the... BIG BOY Restaurant in Hastings ALL DAY FUNDRAISER Thursday, December 26th SENIOR PARTY A portion of the days total receipts will be donated to this important cause. Have lunch, dinner (plus dessert), help send our seniors to this safe, all-night party. Greeters will be Seniors Parents! CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE, tOO. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard G. Sunior and Debra S. Sunior, husband and wife, to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation. mortgagee, dated December 16. 1999 and recorded January 3. 2000 in uber 1039754, Barry County Records Sa>d mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A., As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dated December 21. 1999 and recorded on Mc'ch 17. 2000 m Uber 1042197, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five and 15/100 Dollars ($106,535.15) including interest at the rate of 13.8% per annum Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan a; 1:00 p.m. on January 9. 2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The North 1/2 o< Lots 1166 and 1167 of the Qty of Hastings, formerly Village, according to the recorded piat thereof. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bankers Trust Company of California, N.A . As Custodian Or Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 FUe No 209.1119 The surcharge generates nearly $1 mil­ lion per month for the CMRS fund and as of Monday, amounted to more than $30 million, according to VanEssen. “h’s a fund that virtually no one has drawn from." said VanEssen. It has only distributed $6 million and its accruing $1 million a month.” JEJMKMimgWEgT FOR RELEASE JEEWIPS BARRY COUNTY BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 December 19. 2002 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS AND PERSONS On or about December 27. 2002, the above named County will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 tor the following projects in the County: • Construction ol two (2) new homes lor low-moderate income persons/tamily • Assistance to one (1) low-moderate income personsrtamihes w.th downpayment funds and reha­ bilitation in purchase of home All sites/homes wri! be determined in conjunction with State/County approval and recommendation, with the exception of homebuyer assistance which is determined solely upon individual homebuyer selection and County ability to bang homes to housing code watxlity/standards In relation to the above determined project, an Environmental Review Record has been made by Barry County and notes that the Record is on file at the above address between 8t)0 and 5 00 pm. Monday through Friday, for public examination and copying (upon request) Please contact Michael Brown al 616/948-4891 for more information Barry County will undertake the project described above with HOME funds and is certifying to the State ol Michigan that the County (under the guidance ol Michael Brown. County Administrator) con­ sents to accept the jurisdiction ot the Feder al Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities relative to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval. Barry County may use the HOME funds, and that the Slate ot Michigan wtU have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 The Slate of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval tor the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only under the following bases a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of approved appli­ cant by the State ot Michigan; or b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the project indi­ cates omission ol a required decision, finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required proce­ dure (24 CFR Part 58). and may bo addressed to Jackie Armstrong, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). P.O. Box 30044. Lansing Mchigan 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those staled above will not be considered by MSHDA No objection received after January 13. 2003. w* be considered by MSHDA Michael Brown, County Administrator Barry County Board of Commissioners Barry County Court House 220 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Comrmsson of Hope Townstvp wiM hold a pubic heanng on January 9.2003. at the Hope Township Hal. 5463 S M-43 Hwy. Hastings. Ml 49058. within the township of Hope commencing at 7:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed items to be considered at this public hearing i>Uude the following in summary. T: AmendmerittVArtKte xiTWaWYm# para^ffWen after ’hon-wsforfroot tot or parcel* (a Privileged Lot), same paragraph insert after ‘Riparian Access Lof Privileged Lots for Hastings High School Big Boy Restaurant is located on West State Street, across from the K-Mart Plaza in Hastings. THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. lished the funding mechanism. The 52-ccnt surcharge funds collected from Michigan’s 4.7 million cell phone customers by the wireless companies are turned over to the Michigan Department of Treasury to be divided among various in­ terests, including the CMRS fund which re­ ceives 25 cents from every surcharge paid by wireless customers. are only allowed within the RL zoning district adjoining the Riparian Access Lot 2. Amendments to Ancle II Section Rules for text-definitions Section 2 1 Definitions as follows Pnviteged Lot-A lot that provides use of a body ol water through a Riparian Access Lot as described in Article XIV Section 14.7. Riparian Access Lot—A tot used for keyholing purposes as described in Article XIV Section 147. Section 14.7 RIPARIAN LOT USE REGULATIONS Keyholing, also referred to as funneling, is the practice of allowing by common ownership, easement license, lease or other written form of conveyance the owners/occupants ot a non­ waterfront tot or parcel to have access to a lake through a lot or parcel abutting the lake. The result is an increase of the use of the body of water by people who do not live directly on the lake, ft is important that the adverse effects of keyholing be minimized as lakes within Hope Township are further developed. For purposes of this Ordinance, a lot or parcel of land used for keyholing purposes shall be deemed a 'Riparian Access Lot * Riparian Access Lots shall only be allowed as a special exception use in the *RL* zoning district subject to the following condi­ tions: 1. If the proposed Riparian Access Lot will serve six or more dwelling units, the applicant shall, prior to the granting of special exception use approval, submit a capacity study of the subject lake. The capacity study wilt address the quality of the waler, the habitat of the lake, and the pro­ jected impact ot the proposed Riparian Access Lot on the subject lake. The capacity study Shan be performed by a qualified expert identified on a list prepared and approved by the Planning Commission or any other party approved by the Planning Commission as being protewonaSy competent to perform the study The Planning Commission shall have authority to waive the requirement of a capacity study if the Planning Commission determines that given (1) the nature of the subject take. (2) the nature of the proposed Riparian Access Lot and the properties to be served by the Lot and (3) the nature of existing development abutting the subject lake, a capac­ ity study is not needed to determine that the proposed Riparian Access Lot satisfies the stan­ dards in this section and in Section 4 0 for the granting of the requested special exception use PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LITTLE LOMG LAKE SAHITABV SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HO. 01-2 permit. 2. The Ripanan Access Lot shall have a lot depth of at least 150 feet 3 The Riparian Access Lot shall not have less than (1) 180 feet of water frontage or (2) 50 feet of water frontage tor each dv/elling unit bang served by the riparian Access Lot. whichever is greater. Water frontage shall be measured by a straight Ime which connects each side line of the lot at the points where the side lines intersect the high water Ime 4 Portions of a Ripanan Access Lot consisting of swamp, bog. marsh, or other type ol wet­ land. as commonly defined shall not be used for riparian access or recreational purposes, but may be counted toward the minimum lot depth, width and water frontage requirements set forth above 5 No artificial channel, peninsula, or artificial feature shall be counted m the computation of Riparian Access Lot depth, width or water frontage 6 The Ripanan Access Lot shall have a buffer strip not less than 15 feet wide along each stoe lot line No building or stiucture ol any kind other than fencing shall be constructed ex erected upon a required buffer strip Required buffer strips shall not be used for any motorized vehicu­ lar traffic, parking, boat ramps, or for storage purposes (including junk, waste or garbage) or other development purpose of any kind, and shall be preserved to provide a natural barrier TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND AN / OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS Acting pursuant to 1954 PA 188. as amended. Prairieville Township previously estab­ lished the LITTLE LONG LAKE SANITARY SEWER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 01-2 and authorized the construction of a sanitary sewer to service the properties with­ in that Distnct Since the anticipated cost ot this construction project exceeds the onginal approval cost estimate for the project by approximately $150,000 (more than 10<%> of the onginal approved cost estimate), the Prairieville Township Board has scheduled a public hearing on this increased cost The public hearing will be held a’ the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norns Road, within Prairieville Township, on Wednesday. January 8. 2003. at 7 00 p.m All interested persons are invited to attend and make comment with respect to this matter In addition, written comments will be received from any interei ed persons concerning the foregoing by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Prairiev He Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the heanng and may be further received by the Township Board at the heanng A copy of the current esti­ mate of cost is on file with the Township Clerk and available for public examination Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of panted matenal being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or sendees should contact the Praineville Township Clerk between the usable portion of the Ripanan Access Lot and adjacent tots 7 No Channel or canal shall be created which touches, expands, or is connected to any lake for the purpose of riparian access 8 The Riparian Access Lot shall contain no more than one dock for every six dvelfing units or fraction thereof being served by the Riparian Access Lot (e g . one dock shall te allowed rt the Lot serves 2-6 dwelling units; two docks shall be allowed if the Lot serves 7-12 dwelling units). Each dock shall be no more than 4 feet m width and 50 feet in length The Planning Commission shall have authority to approve a greater dock length if it is demonstrated to the Planning Commission's reasonable satisfaction that, because ot the lake terrain, a longer dnek is needed to reach a navigable water depth 9 No commercial or business facilities shall be permitted on the Riparian Access Lot 10 No buildings or structures (except for fencing, trash receptacles, a boat launching ramp, a permitted dock, and outdoor recreational equipment such as swings, slides and volleyball courts) shall be permitted on the Riparian Access Lot Anyone interested in reviewing the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and/or the existing Master Land Use Ran pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall dunng regular business hour of regular business days hereafter until the time of the heanng and may further examine the same at the public heanng Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the heanng upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals will disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Normajean Nichols, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 Jim L Carr. Zoning Administrator HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-2464 �Page 22 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 19. 2002 REGISTER, continued from page 1 Barry County Register of Deeds in August of 1999 and was a Republican candidate for Barry County Board of Commissioners in July when his Francis Street home was raided by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agents. Coioiado Division of Wildlife investigators and officers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Miller has talked to the Banner on two occasions since the July ra d. stating both times that several jurisdictions were inter­ ested in Schondelmayer for possible v iolation of a multi-state compact. "There arc so many spin-offs from this investigation." said Miller. The vaf ous jurisdictions have been hud­ dling over where to charge Schondelmayer and whether the multiple jurisdictions would lead to all allegations being handed over to the United States District Court. "It s so expansive that each party has to be careful what they do," said Sgt. Wade Hamilton of the Michigan DNR's Special Investigations Division in an Aug. 12 inter­ view. "There may be charges in several dif­ ferent western slates. Often when items transfer across slate lines, wc notify the federal authorities. We’ve investigated the harvest of several animals in the western slates." The compact requires that a person con­ victed of a fish and game crime in one of 1-800-310-9031 BARRY COMMUNITY SILENT i OBSERVER REWARDS REPORT CRIME LEGAL NOTICE the member states and his or her license is revoked, that revocation applies to all of the states in the compact. McNeill said he did not make a bond re­ quest for Schondelmaycr at his Thursday arraignment because he has been fully co­ operative. “He’s cooperated with the investigation, he offered to turn himself in which he did before the warrants were signed." said McNeill. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the condrtions of a mortgage made by David L. Senstba and Katherme M. Sensiba. husband and wife (onginal mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Novem­ ber 7.1997. and recorded on November 19.1997 m Document No. 1004303 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc . as assignee by an assignment dated June 1. 1999. which was recorded on May 5. 2000. m Document No. 1043933 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY AND 66/100 dollars ($84,540.86). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 00 p.m., on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the West 744 leet thereof subject to the nght of way for Grange Road The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200231113 Team J (12/26) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland, nusband and wife (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit Corporation of America, Mortgagee, deled December 27. 1999, and recorded on January 5, 2000 in Document No. 1039830, in Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED TWELVE AND 53/100 dollars ($134,412.53), including interest at 11200% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale al the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 23, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11. and running thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feel along the center Ine of Cobb Road; toence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes West 902 feet along the center of Cobb Road to the true piece of beginning; thence West 1115.4 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 feet parallel with the East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 feet parallel wtth toe Souto Ine of Section 11. to toe center line of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from toe dale of such sale. Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200213991 Team R (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeura Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COILECTOR ATTEMPHNG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMADON WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Angela Marsh and Jason Elkey. boto unmamed persons (onginal mortgagors) to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 29. 2000. and recorded on March 3. 2000 in Document No. 1041748 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 60100 dollars ($86,526.60). including interest at 8.750% per annum Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1.00 p.m.. on January 30. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan. and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of toe Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Village of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, for place of beginning: thence East 528 feet; thence South 165 fe*T. thence West 528 feet, thence North 165 feet to point of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1946CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such -ate. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns. Ml 48025 File *200132906 Team X (1/16103) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/529/HastingsBanner_2002-12-26.pdf 2da1087aad71f5e9445d575668058172 PDF Text Text has,,;.gs public library 121 S CHURCH SI HASTINGS Ml 49058-18S3 County to help with Yankee Springs project Teen homeless troubles rising See Story on Page 2 See Story on Page 3 Bright lights may ruin sports See Story on Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings VOLUME IS, NO. 52 Banner Thursday, December 26, 2002 PRICE 50" Husband-wife team to manage airport by David T. Young Religious history classes planned A three-credit religious history class (History 106) will be offered for the first time at Kellogg Community Col­ lege's Fehsenfeld Center jst west of Hastings, starting on the morning of Wednesday. Jan. 22. The deadline to register is midJaauary. Students who take the class will be offered a comparative study of the his­ torical development, doctrine and practices of the major varieties of Christianity and of other great world religions. Pertinent social factors and recent events also will be explored. Steve Youngs, former principal at St. Rose School in Hastings, will leach the dess. He has a master’s degree in pastoral studies from Loyola Univer­ sity of Chicago and a bachelor's de­ gree from Michigan State University. The religious history class at KCC qualifies for xodtl science credit or humanities credit towards a bachelor’s degree, he said. For more information about the class or registration, call the local KCC Center at 948-9500. Humane Society to meet Jan. 13 The Barry County Humane Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at the local agency'? office, 106 East State St., Hastings. Election of officers is scheduled to take place. Members are asked to write or phone in (945-0602) their nominations for officers before the date of the meeting. Editor The Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commissioners Monday both approved hiring a husband-wife team as new airport manager and assistant man­ ager. Jeff Rairigh and his wife, Janine, will serve as manager and assistant manager, re­ spectively. They replace Brent Andrews, who resigned the job last summer after a brief tenure. Councilman Barry Wood, a member of the Airport Commission, said of Andrews, Things weren't going the way he expected. He left abruptly." The county and city will pay $20,600 for the two. Jeff Rairigh will be compensated $10,200 directly for one year and he will "I think this (arrange­ ment) will work out well for us." -Barry Wood earn up to $4,500 per year for snow re­ moval services and $3,500 a year for lawn mowing and maintenance ) will be paid a direct sum of $2.*00 a year. The couple will begin duties Jan. 1. The Rairighs, who live on the south side of Gun Lake, have some previous experi­ ence with aviation. Jeff has been associated with the Ionia airport and he was a pilot for missionaries to South America. "He seems rather knowledgeable about aircraft and airports," Wood said. "I think this (arrangement) will work out well for us." County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson said, "It doesn't seem like a great deal of money, but there are other concerns in­ volved," meaning perks such as proceeds from the net fuel sale. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Had the first reading of a proposed or­ dinance that would prohibit citizens from possessing or concealing weapons in all buildings owned, controlled or occupied by the city. Though Michigan more than a year and a half ago approved a more liberal CCW law, courts since then have ruled that cities and local municipalities have the right to insist no one be in possession of firearms while inside their buildings. • Approved the sale of its Chevy Tahoe for $8,500 to the Caledonia Township Fire Department. Caledonia Township Fire Chief Brian Bennett was on hand to present the check and take possession. • Adopted a resolution to expand the Federal Aid Urban Boundaries, the sug­ gestion of the Barry County Road Commis­ sion. The expansion will allow more areas outside of Hastings* city limits to get TEA21 Small Urban Area grant funding. • Agreed to the recommendation of Po­ lice Chief Jerry Sarver to buy two new pa­ trol cars at a cost of $40,810 for both from Vollman Ford of Portland. Mich. | 4’^ a’ Township to drop rtTmembership in tnc Grand Valley Metro Council. • Heard final comments from outgoing County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, whose term on the County Board ends Jan. 1. Wilkinson told the council. There is no better (governmental) organization in the county... It has always been a pleasure to sit in on a meeting that moves forward toward a clear goal." Council members thanked Wilkinson for his solid attendance at city meetings and keepi ig the council informed about what the county has been doing. Impressionist art classes scheduled Kellogg Community College's In­ stitute for learning in Retirement will have a two-part class next month on Impressionist art at the Fehsenfeld Center west of Hastings on M-179. Part I, which includes three Wednesday class sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 22 and 29, will provide historical background. Painters to be discussed will include Manet, Monet, Renior, Cezanne, Pissaro and Morisot. Part II will focus on artists Degas, Caillcbotte, Cassatt, Gauguin, VanGogh and Toulose-Lautrec. It will conclude with the Nabis and the movement of such artists as Cezanne in new directions. This series of classes is planned for Wednesdays. Feb. 12,19 and 26. The classes will include a series of videotaped lectures by Dr. Richard Brettell, professor of aesthetics at the University of Texas, Dallas, former curator of the Art Institute of Chicago. Facilitator of discussions will be Jerry Pattok of Hastings. The fee for each of the two parts will be $10. Those attending are en­ couraged to bring their own lunches. Coffee, tea and cocoa will be pro­ vided. To register, call 948-9500, exten­ sion 2642. ILR classes arc for citizens ages 50 and older. Membership in the ILR is $10 per year. More HEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 • Vicki and'Tom Ros» still have some Christmas cheer but the lighting of tneir yard display is done for this year since some -Grincri” stole many of the decora­ tions Sunday night. Vicki said she and Tom will try to rebuild their collection so they can light the neighborhood again next year but they would like their own stuff back. "No questions asked," said Vicki. "Just bring it back, please." Holiday lighting display vandals not appreciated Tom and Vicki Ross on M-179 have been trying to spread Christmas cheer to neighbors and visitors on the west end of Barry County for three years, but this year, some Grinch has put a sudden halt to it. Many items from the Ross’ Christmas light display were stolen Sunday night. Prior to the theft, the decorations in­ cluded inflated Santas, snowmen, reindeer, a soldier and the Grinch. There were yards and yards of lights strung on trees and building. There were wire sculptures, plastic statues and a Nativ­ ity scene. But Sunday evening, thieves stole some of the collection including three 48-inch deer, five hard plastic figures of deer, snowmen and soldiers, two wire trees and many of the electrical cords and junction boxes. “Why would anyone steal Christmas decorations?" Vicki asked. “We do this for the pleasure of others. We love to see peo­ ple drive by and enjoy looking at the lights. They stop and even drive up by the house and ask if they can walk through the yard." Tom said sometimes a semi will drive by and toot the horn in appreciation. Tom said one year they had a visitor from Australia. “He had never seen such a Christmas display,” Tom said. Tom and Vicki spend two weeks hook­ ing up the lights and arranging the wire. Vicki said the electric bills jumps from $50 a month to $200. The couple collects deco­ rations in the after-Christmas sales and snoops around at yard sales in the summer. “We try to make it different each year," Vicki said. The display is lit through the Christmas season and they take it down in the January thaw. “But I’m done messing with it this year,” said Vicki. “I just hope someone brings it back. No questions asked, we just want our stuff back,” said Tom. Assault charge pending against Hastings dentist by Shelly Suker Staff Writer Frustrated that the law docs not prohibit a health care professional from practicing on patients while under the influence of al­ cohol, Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill is pushing for a bill to deal with the issue. McNeill's concern stems from a Hast­ ings City Police investigation into accusa­ tions that a local dentist had a blood alco­ hol content of .26 percent when he per­ formed a procedure on a patient, hugged the woman and told her she was “cute” Singing and ringing Steve Angeletti adds his personal touch to the Salvation Army Bell Ringing. He says he is a Jew tor Jesus and sings carols as he accompanies himself on his gui­ tar. His guitar has the message "joy and peace" printed on it. His entertainment at­ tracts three donors for the Christmas kettle. Katnna Smith (from left). Abby Hause and Angel Smith. Dec. 5. Dr. Christopher Tomczyk, who has at least one prior arrest for drunk driving in Barry County in 1996. is facing a pending assault charge stemming from the most re­ cent incident. He was also investigated for domestic violence in 1997, according to public records. A letter by McNeill sent Friday to Pam­ ela Dickson of the Michigan Department of Consumer Industry Services Licensing Di­ vision reveals that he authorized the arrest warrant Friday. McNeill said Monday that Tomczyk has not been arrested on the warrant, though he does not believe Tomczyk is still seeing pa­ tients. A bottle of tequila was found in Tomcyzk’s office following during a police investi­ gation into the patient’s complaint, accord­ ing to a report obtained through the Free­ dom of Information Act. “I am extremely frustrated at the statu­ tory allowances and voids handcuffing the ability of local law enforcement to take al­ most any action to provide any sense of protection of the local community from a recurrence of this type of event." McNeill wrote. “I am forwarding a copy of this let­ ter to our State Representative. Gary New­ ell, in the hope that some legislative con­ sideration might occur creating some statu­ tory offense for practicing a health care profession, specifically directly impacting the public while under the influence.” The patient told police that Tomczyk was “quite restless" the day she was there for a filling replacement. She said he had See DENTIST, page 2 �Paye 2 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 26. 2002 County will underwrite *500,000 Yankee Springs water tower by Mary McDonough Staff Writer Barry County will borrow $550,000 to finance a water tower for Yankee Springs Township, the County Board of Commis­ sioners decided Monday. The money will be borrowed through the issuance of mi nicipal bonds. County Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, while voting to approve the bond sale, questioned whether the county was going to set itself up for the same sort of prob­ lems it is facing with the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. The SBCSWA system hasn’t worked properly since it was installed, creating many legal and financial problems for the county, which sold bonds to pay for the system. Yankee Springs Township will make the payments on the water tower bonds. Town­ ship Supervisor Al McCrumb said the money for those payments will come ■through fees charged to those using the township's water system and fees charged to new customers hooking up to the system. McCrumb said some 100 new hook-ups arc expected due to housing development in Yankee Springs. Each hook-up costs $3,100. so $310,000 should be available tor bond payments. McCrumb said. If worse comes to worse, the township also has some $500,000 in savings that can be used to pay the loan, McCrumb said. The township asked the county to bor­ row the money because the township is not eligible to issue bonds for such a project The county issuance of the bonds gives the financial institutions selling the bonds a guarantee that it Yankee Springs defaults on their payments, the county will step in and make the payments. County Attorney Jim White said the resolution approving the bond sale did not indicate who was responsible should some­ thing go wrong with the water tower. Wilk­ inson said the resolution leaves a “gray area” as to how much the county is respon­ sible for the water tower construction, maintenance and operation. "This resolution puts us in the position where we are the owner" of the system. Wilkinson said, and are "responsible for anything that goes wrong with it.” The resolution directs the county Depart­ ment of Public Works to draw up a contract with Yankee Springs Township that would specify how the water tower is going to be constructed, operated, maintained and fi­ nanced. Board Chairman Jeff Mackenzie said the contract will have language in it that will address the issue of who is liable should construction of the tower be faulty or other problems crop up for which the county would be financially accountable. The con­ tract will come back before the county commission for approval. Mackenzie said that while "we want to protect the county as much as possible.” the Yankee Springs project is "completely dif- New traffic lights installed in Hastings A new traffic signal is going up at the intersection of Apple Street and North Broadway in Hastings. Michigan Department of Transportation employee Bob Chapin is shown working on one of the signal poles MDOT is waiting to put up the signal lights until it can coordinate installation of the electicity with Consumers Power. Traffic congestion in the area has contributed to accidents and other prob­ lems and provided the impetus for the new signal. MDOT .as also installed a flashing yellow blinker light at the comer of State Street and Market, an intersec­ tion located at the east end of the Kmart Plaza. MDOT spokesperson Julie Martin said a study of the intersection showed it did not warrant a full-fledged traffic light. Budget constraints were not a consideration in the choice for a flashing yellow blinker, she said. The light can be upgraded in the future if needed. Martin said /fcte NEWS BRIEFS 1 Lake 0 planning candidate forum Voters will have a chance to meet the Lake Odessa Village Council can­ didates in a candidates* forum from 1 to 4 pm. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Grange/Cunningham Acres on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. Seven candidates have filed for the three, two-year scats for this winter’s village elections. This will not be a debate forum, rather each candidate will have his or her own uhlc where voters can talk about the .^sues facing Lake Odessa. Incumbents running for re-election are Ross Thomas and Mel McCloud. McCloud was chosen by the council last spring to fill the seat vacated by ken Cote, who resigned. The other five candidates are Mike Brighton, Rose Emory, Rob Fisk, Charles Jacquays and Chris Taylor. Because there are more than two candidates for each of the three seats, there will be a primary Feb. 17. The general election wilt be March 10. Four workshops on bullying slated Parents will have a chance to help their children deal with bullies during a series of workshops next month called “Bully Proofing Your Child.” The workshops will be presented at four different locations: Jan. 6 at Ma­ ple Valley High School in Nashville; Jan. 13 at Delton Kellogg High School in Delton; Jan. 20 at Hastings High School in Hastings, and Jan. 27 at Thomapple Kellogg Learning Center in Middleville. The meal will be served at 5:30 p.m.; the presentation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To sign up call Karen Jousma of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County, 269/948­ 3264. Prior to the workshop, a free pizza dinner will be provided to workshop participants and their children. Free babysitting also will be available while the workshop is in session. ferent” from the SBCSWA project. "I don’t know that it's fair to punish or treat Yankee Springs differently” as a result of the SBCSWA problems. Mackenzie said. Wilkinson called the SBCSWA system “a horrendous mess.” He said there was not enough supervision on the project to ensure that it was built properly. He suggested the county "be prepared to pay a construction superintendent” to oversee the Yankee Springs project to make sure it’s built prop­ erly. McCrumb said his township is being re­ quired by the Michigan Department of En­ vironmental Quality to build a water tower to serve new hookups to the water system. The tower will serve 153 current customers and 100 expected additional customers. The tower will be part of the Gun Lake Sewer and Water System, which serves homes on Cobb. Payne. Barlow and Gun lakes in the townships of Orangeville, Yan­ kee Springs. Martin and Wayland. The 220.000-gallon tower will be built on the comer of M-179 and Patterson. In other action Monday, the board ap­ proved paying a portion of the cost of a sheriff’s deputy to patrol Rutland and Hast­ ings Charter townships. A federal grant providing $25,000 a year to the two townships for police services will run out Dec. 31. The grant was allow­ ing the townships to contract with the county for a sheriff’s deputy to strictly pa­ trol the two townships. Without the grant, the townships cannot afford to pay the entire $50,000 to $60,000 annual cost of a deputy, which includes the deputy’s salary, fringe benefits, uniform, ammunition and transportation costs. According to Commissioner Wilkinson, the townships have agreed to continue pay­ ing $4,167 a month for a deputy for the next six months, which comes to a total of $28,602. That sum does not entirely cover the cost of the deputy, so the county has agreed to pick up the difference. The agree­ ment stipulates that the townships will pay for the deputy’s salary and fringe benefits for six months beginning Jan. 1, and the county will provide the deputy’s equip­ ment, including a vehicle, uniform, weapon, ammunition, etc. Sheriff Steve DeBc-.r said the actual cost to the county for the next six months for the deputy will be approximately $5,000. During the next six months, the town­ ships will be researching means of supply­ ing the remainder of the funds for the dep­ uty. Mansfield said that partially funding the deputy means t|e cyunty is not giving ^qwpl trcakfcent Mfffahc townships irt the plan approval until the issues with the original site plan could be addressed. Windes then took a request before the Zoning Board of Appeals in November asking that the requirement for having trees as a greenbelt be waived in favor of having grass. He also requested that his business sign be allowed to be 10 feet instead of the required 75 feet away from the highway. And he asked that his 20- by 100-foot car lot be allowed to have a gravel surface rather than be paved. Kinney showed up at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting saying he was repre­ senting James and Christine Graham, who own a home right next door to the storage facility. Kinney said the Grahams were against having grass as a greenbelt. Kinney aiso said allowing the car lot to be gravel would cause a dust problem, and urged the board to make the storage facility sign comply with setback requirements. The Grahams attended the meeting. The Zoning Board tabled Windes’ re­ quest for the variances. The request came back before the Zoning Board in Decem­ ber. At the December meeting, Rutland Township resident Steve Quada argued that the variances were reasonable. He said or­ dinances for greenbelts say different types of greenery can be used, including grass. He said the pavement for the car lot wasn’t necessary and the sign request was reason­ able. Board of Appeals member Corinne Turner said the county drain commissioner had recommended that the car lot not be paved. She said the site is located in a wa­ tershed and would benefit from less pave­ ment. Kinney was aiso present at the December meeting. He said he was representing the Grahams, who were not present, and com­ mented on his opposition to the variances. The Zoning Board approved the vari­ ances for the sign and greenbelt, but denied the paving variance. The Windes will be able to keep their front yard in lawn with­ out planting trees and keep their sign 10 county. Howevtjfhe said, he is willing to go along with having the county partially underwrite the cost of a deputy for six months while the townships search for al­ ternate funding. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board ap­ proved hiring a new manager and assistant manager for the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. The city of Hastings shares administration of the airport, so the Hast­ ings City Council also has to approve the new managers. The council was expected to give its approval Monday evening. The county board approved the hiring of Jeff Rairigh and his wife, Janine, of Shel­ byville as managers beginning Jan. 1. The airport has been without a manager since last summer. The county and city were contracting with Brent Andrews to provide management services, according to county Administrator Michael Brown. An­ drews discontinued his services after a rental plane he owned was wrecked, caus­ ing him financial hardship. Brown said. The new airport manager and assistant manager positions are also contracted, meaning that the persons filling the posi­ tions are not county employees — they are independent contractors agreeing to pro­ vide the services of managing the airport. Contracts with the Rairighs call for pay­ ing Jeff $10,200 annually, plus $4,500 for snow removal and $3,500 for grass mowing and yard maintenance. Janine would be paid $2,400. Like Andrews, the Rairighs will be al­ lowed to run a private, aviation-related business on the airport property to supple­ ment their management income. The total cost of the contracts, $20,600. would be split between the city of Hastings and Barry County, each paying $10,300. Brown said the county docs not have the financial ability to hire a full-time county employee to run the airport. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board placed on file a letter from Nashville resi­ dents keith and Tracey Windes. The. letter complained about attorney Jim Kinney, a member of the county’s Planning and Zon­ ing Commission. The Windes own Riverfront Storage on M-179 just east of Charlton Park Road. They appeared before the county planning commission this past fall asking for ap­ proval of a site plan for a small used car lot to be located at the couple’s storage facil­ ity. At the planning commission meeting Keith Windes was told by Kinney that Windes had not complied with some of the original provisions of the site plan for the storage facility. Kinney said the original site plan re­ quired that trees be planted in the front yard to provide a "greenbelt" area around the storage facility, and also required the facili­ ty’s sign to comply with setback require­ ments. The planning commission tabled site twilight zone with a mad scientist.” The woman told police she wanted to get up and leave, but stayed because he had re­ moved her old filling and she did not know whether she could get emergency dental care elsewhere to finish the job before the tooth would begin to hurt. “He talked about not being able to get a date, laughed and shook my foot,” the woman reported. “When the doctor told me he was finished, I got up to leave. I noticed that I »vas gripping the arms of the chair very hard and was very, very stiff. 1 had not realized the tension I was feeling. I was very upset and intended to tell the recep­ tionist that something was very wrong with the doctor.” The woman said when she stopped at the desk to make payment, she realized she was so upset that she could not stay any longer and left without making payment or speaking to her. The patient went next door to Dr. Lynn McConnell’s office, but the doctor was with a patient and could not see her, police reported. When a hygienist from Tomcyk’s office was asked to look at the patient, it was determined that Tomczyk had not fin­ ished the job, police reported. “She suggested 1 come back and sec if Dr. Tomczyk would take another look at them,” the woman told police. “I refused and told her that I probably won’t be back. 1 told her that he is on drugs or something and is behaving in a crazy way. I told her ’something is very wrong over there’ and I left to go home.” The woman reportedly was the last of 10 patients Tomczyk had seen that day. A staff member told police that the doc­ tor had been drinking, he was intoxicated and that she had watched his demeanor change as the day wore on. “She could smell an odor of alcohol coming from Dr. Tomczyk all day." police reported. “She said the last two patients Dr. Tomczyk worked on noticed he was acting differently and went on to say that Dr. Tomczyk was forgetting to perform the procedures correctly.” The woman told police that she was the one who found the half-full bottle of tequila in the bathroom of Tomcyzk’s office and that when she confronted him, he allegedly broke down and became very upset. “She told Dr. Tomczyk to go home and that she would not allow him to work on any more patients in this condition,” police reported. “(He) agreed and left the office.” Another staff member reported to authorities that Tomczyk had allegedly been drinking all week but that Dec. 5 was the worst he had been. "1 was also told that Dr. Tomczyk had been going through some struggles in his life with a divorce and had a problem with drinking.” police reported. “The staff also said Dr. Tomczyk was very emotional when he left.” feet from the road, but they will have to pave their car lot. According to the ZBA November meet­ ing minutes. Quada questioned whether there was a conflict of interest with Kinney "being paid by a client who is objecting to this variance and he (Kinney) sits on the board that voted on the site plan for this project.” In a Dec. 18 letter to the county commis­ sion. the Windes objected to the way Kin­ ney went about opposing their requests. The Liter stated that Kinney told the Grahams he didn’t like Keith Windes. The Grahams told the Windes that Kinney said, "I don’t know what it is, but I just don’t like him. ” The Windes also said Kinney was not representing the Grahams at the second ZBA meeting, according to the Grahams. Christine Graham said Monday that she and her husband knew Kinney because Kinney had represented them in an unre­ lated legal matter. Kinney made the sugges­ tion to her and her husband that he repre­ sent them for free at the Zoning Board of Appeals. Graham said. She said Kinney was probably was under the impression he was representing them in both ZBA meet­ ings. However, she said, some of Kinney’s opinions stated at the meeting were not the opinions of her or her husband. She and her husband would have preferred to let the matter drop after the first meeting, she said. In their letter to the board, the Windes said that "Mr. Kinney has voiced his opin­ ion that we arc greedy people and not car­ ing about our neighbors. This is not true. We have been back and forth with our neighbors every step of the way asking their input.” The Windes said they were “tired of getting beat up or down by some­ body who is truly biased, especially some­ one who took an oath to be for the people, to be fair and just. He has used his power of being an attorney to harass us and attack our character and use our neighbors for his own personal gain because he ’just doesn’t like me.’” The Windes said they would be contact­ ing an attorney about the matter. Kinney was unavailable for comment. DENTIST, continued... trouble concentrating and that he repeatedly got up and left the room during her proce­ dure causing an assistant to repeatedly re­ trieve him. “Dr. Tomcyk’s behavior was getting in­ creasingly bizarre,” the woman told police. “I felt at the mercy of someone that seemed ^o be losing? control. I felt as if-I were in a Dr. Chris Tomczyk Another patient interviewed by police had an appointment to receive a crown. “She said when she came in to have the temporary crown put on a few weeks ear­ lier, Dr. Tomczyk drilled into the skin on the top of her mouth causing deep cuts and scrapes,” police reported. When the woman returned Dec. 5 for the permanent crown, Tomczyk allegedly pulled the temporary off with a pair of pli­ ers and “hurt her very much,” police re­ ported. “She also said he dropped the temporary down her throat.” The patient went on to tell police that he appeared to be unsure of what he was sup­ posed to be doing and was being reminded by the assistant in the room. “(She) said Dr. Tomczyk kept saying ’wrong tooth, wrong tooth, wrong tooth,’” police reported, “and ‘not sure, not sure, not sure.’” The patient also packed the wrong side of her mouth to work on the tooth and had to make several attempts at making a mold of her tooth without success, according to the police report. “She said Dr. Tomczyk went into his of­ fice and turned a can over dumping the contents on the floor,” police reported. “She said she got out of the chair and asked the hygienist if there was something wrong with Dr. Tomczyk. She said she asked all the giris in the office the same question, and all said he just wasn’t feeling well.” Police became involved when an un­ known person contacted the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police, which rents office space in the same building as Tomezyk. Det. Sgt. Terry Klotz reported the inci­ dent to the Hastings City Police, who joined a trooper in visiting Tomczyk at home later on Dec. 5. Officers reported Tomczyk had blood­ shot and glassy eyes and a strong smell of alcohol but the doctor denied he had been drinking. He later agreed to take a preliminary breath test, which registered more than twice the legal limit for driving, though authorities found no witnesses to Tomczyk driving home that day. McNeill said. McNeill said Monday that the Depart­ ment of Consumer Industry Services has see DENTIST, page 3 �The Hastings Sanner - Thursday. December 26. 2002 - Page 3 New program has goal of family reunionification Foster homes needed for area homeless teens by Elaine Gilbert Shopping for charity Students in Michelle Benningfield's fifth grade class opened a Christmas store for students to shop in at Central Elementary School prior to the holidays. The class made nearly $400 profit and then made donations to the Thomapple Arts Council, bought a patio block for the new recreation center, gave money to the school to purchase boots tor students and contributed to the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council. Judge to decide on suit against Rutland Township by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A developer’s lawsuit against Rutland Charter Township will be at issue in court March 6 when Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher will decide whether David J. Vanderslik’s complaint over a rczoning de­ nial should be tried, settled or mediated. Vanderslik has an interest in 29.7 acres on North M-37 owned by Thomas and Janet Elwood, which he wants to divide into 45 single residence lots of approxi­ mately 18,000 square feet. But according to a lawsuit pending against the township since July, Van­ derslik’s request for a zoning change from R-E Rural Estates (2.5 acre minimum resi­ dential lots) to R-l Residential District, which allows for a 15,000 square foot mini­ mum lot size, was turned down by the Jeff Mansfield Mansfield gets solid marks again Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield received solid grades for his performance for the third straight year. The City Council’s annual evaluation tabulations were released at Monday night’s meeting. Mansfield has served in the position since January 2000. when he look over for Howard Penrod. Before that he had been director of public services since 1992. Mansfield was evaluated in 10 catego­ ries, with grades starting with “needs im­ provement." Io “satisfactory." “good" and “excellent.” He scored highest with perfect or all “ex­ cellent” marks in organizational manage­ ment. He was near perfect in relationship with public and relationship with mayor and council. Though not as spectacular, his grades were cither “excellent" or “good” in pro­ gram development and follow-through, immendiate/long-range planning, intergovern­ mental relations, relationship with employ­ ees, professional development and personal characteristics. Mansfield’s only “satisfactory" grade was recorded just once, in fiscal manage­ ment. None of the scores showed “needs im­ provement." The city manager was not evaluated in some categories because newest Council­ woman Dorothy Hawkins has served for less than a month and Councilwoman Mi­ chelle Klcmcn has been in her seat only since last June. Mansfield and other city officials will be reviewed for their salaries in the Jan. 13 council meeting. township. “In order to develop the area as desired, it is necessary to rezonc the plaintiffs par­ cel from "R-E Rural Estates" to “R-l Resi­ dential District,’’ the lawsuit claims. Vanderslik states he has pursued all remedies available through the township which declined to open the Land Use Plan to rezone the requested parcel. Township Attorney James Porter said the rczoning request is not in line with town­ ship goals for the section outline in the land use plan. “We can’t change the zoning ordinance to grant that request because it is not sup­ ported by the master plan,” said Porter. Vanderslik’s attorney, Stephanie Fckkes, pointed out in the suit, however, that the township previously has granted rezoning requests for other proposed housing devel­ opments that would contain lots of equal or lesser size. In 1998, approval to rezone 19 acres of 31.6 acres on the south side of Podunk Lake as R-l was granted to Rob Munger's D land Charter Township Board. The township neither denies nor admits the charge, however, because “it lacks suf­ ficient information on which to form a be­ lief." On April 17 of this year, Vanderslik and the property owners. Thomas and Janet El­ wood, filed an application for rczoning with Rutland Charter Township and paid the required $400 fee. On or about April 18, the plaintiffs say the application was informally presented to Rutland Township and was tabled for 30 days. On or about May 15. the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the application for rczoning. according to the lawsuit. Vanderslik and the Elwoods claim that they spent time and money on the proposed rczoning 5y following the procedures out­ lined in the ordinance. But according to the township’s answer to the complaint, the township gave the plaintiffs no reason to rely on its actions and therefore, “any actions of plaintiffs were taken at their own risk." To an assertion by the plaintiffs that the housing development is a reasonable and appropriate use of the property, the town­ ship answered that statement is untrue. The township also denied the plaintiffs claim that the denial was arbitrary and un­ reasonable and that the denial constitutes exclusionary zoning as claimed by the plaintiffs. Vanderslik and the Elwoods arc asking the court to issue an order directing the township to rezonc the parcel and to award costs and attorney fees. The township, however, claims that the court has no jurisdiction over the parties nor the subject matter and “the plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted." Calling the suit "frivolous." the township hopes to recoup its costs associated with the defense of the case and that the judge will enter a judgment of “no cause for ac­ tion.” Buckle-UP and have a SAFE HOLIDAY! Assistant Editor Between 20 to 30 Barry County teenag­ ers become homeless each year, according to data compiled from five area school dis­ tricts. In some instances, cars become their notso-swect homes. Sometimes they pitch a tent and live in the woods or in a camp­ ground. Others move in with relatives. Some teens bounce from home to home, seeking shelter with various relatives and friends. Often th.tsc teens arc running away from problems or have been kicked out of their homes by parents who want to wash their hands of teens’ behavioral problems. Approximately 45 county teens per year face other types of crunch times that aren’t quite as severe, but nevertheless involve crisis in their family living situations. “It’s really an unrecognized trend that we’re starting to see, the number of youth who arc displaced from their homes," said Tim McMahon, casework supervisor for the Trial Court’s Family Division. “Things arc getting more problematic for youth at a younger age.” A new voluntary program. Safe Homes for Young People, has a mission of provid­ ing “community-based, temporary safe shelter for young people in crisis at home and provide the necessary supportive serv­ ices to re unify the family and prevent fu­ ture homelessness among the youth of Barry County." “We’re not looking to pointing fingers at who is at fault and why the family can't stay together. We’re just looking at trying to reunify them," McMahon stressed. The plan is intended to be a proactive step for youth and their families. One of the key goals is to have up to five licensed foster homes in each of the five school districts - Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley and Lakewood - to offer safe shelter for up to 14 days for middle and high school stu­ dents who are at risk of running away be­ cause they “are in crisis at the home of their Barry County parent or guardian." For the past two years, representatives from those school districts have been meet­ ing to discuss issues and plan ways to help youth in crisis because of their concern for the numbers of students that qualify as homeless. The meetings have been facili­ tated by Pat Lynn, who has been a case­ worker for the county’s Youth Services Bu­ reau for nearly 18 years. She became frus­ trated with the lack^f p coynty-base^shelter for youth and the school districts have collaborated to identify and document the issues and propose strategy. Lynn and Brenda Pickett of Delton Kel­ logg Schools spearheaded the program and co-authored a successful grant from the Michigan Department of Education, McMahon said. They and McMahon praise all five school districts for their important roles and dedication in trying to meet a pressing need. “They arc staying in it. They have been in it at from the beginning, and they’re still at the table with us...," he said. The five school districts believe there is a great need for the Safe Homes for Young People Program. “Rural areas do not typically have the agency resources that larger urban areas do. The students that we have seen leave our schools because of homeless issues have many times suffered academically and emotionally because they have been trans­ planted into another community for serv­ ices,” Lynn and Pickett wrote in their grant application. Each of the school districts will have a liaison person that will work directly with Lynn. A Community Board will be in­ volved and will include parents of home­ less youth, the homeless youth and other local stakeholders. The new youth program has received a $34,500 grant to pay for a caseworker 20 hours per week, stipends for foster families who will take the youths into their homes, training costs and other incidentals. The Hastings Area School System will be the fiscal agent for the grant. The Youth Services Bureau, a prevention arm of the court, will actually provide the casework referral service for the youth. McMahon, who only recently became in­ volved in the Safe Homes for Young Peo­ ple program, supervises such court pro­ grams as the Youth Services Bureau, Wraparound and others. His role in the new program branches from his supervisory po­ sition with th' Youth Bureau. The caseworker for the Safe Homes for Young People program actually will be contracted through Hastings Area Schools, he said. That caseworker will be assigned to the Youth Services Bureau and work out of the Courts & Law Building, but the per­ son will spend a lot of time in the schools because “that’s where they will make con­ tacts with school personnel and the youth,” McMahon said. The Youth Services Bureau’s duties will include case management, directing coun­ seling and/or referrals to other service pro­ viders. Youth in crisis home situations are usu­ ally high school age, but could be younger at times. At the high school age. “that’s more when you arc going to sec types of behav­ iors that arc not serious enough by the youth to warrant the attention of the court. Those are typically the older youth that the parents are saying. No. I’ve had enough." “...They are cases that don’t necessarily warrant legal charges. The parents arc kind of washing their hands of it, or maybe it’s not the parents - maybe it’s the youth and the youth who really wants to stay away from home for long periods of time...." he said. Whereas if it’s a 13 year old. for ex­ ample. “and the parents have about 'had enough,' it’s because the youth have been abusive and doing all these different things that's going to get the court's attention.” McMahon said. Home crisis situations for youth may evolve for a variety of reasons stemming from both parents and teens. Sometimes parents may be tired of deal­ ing with certain types of behavior and tell their teen to “get out. We don’t want you here anymore,” he said. Conversely, a teen may have the percep­ tion that living conditions are terrible at home and doesn’t want to live there. For whatever reason in these situations, “there’s definitely verbal altercations tak­ ing place between the two of them. There may be some physical altercations taking place between the parents and the children. There’s really no estimate on who is really at fault per sc, as in any family conflict.” McMahon said. “We’re not saying this is a program for parents who don’t want their kids home anymore, and we’re not saying this is a pro­ gram for youth who don’t want to be at home anymore because it’s going to be a combination...Typically what happens is...the parent gets fed up and calls the po­ lice and the police call us and say there’s no legal charges to deal with the child. So we go over, with them, their options. Is there a family friend you can stay with? Is there a relative (you can stay with) for a cooling off period of time?” Finding alternative short-term housing like that brings problems with it, he noted, . because parents and youth often don’t agree on the place for the teen to stiy. As an example, hj said, if the parents want Johnny to go to Aunt Martha’s, the teen might not want to go there because she goes to church every day. if the teen wants to stay with his friend Sam, the parents may say no because Sam’s mother is never home. If the temporary housing is going to be more than a day or two, the parent of the youth and the adult with whom the youth goes to live with usually end up at odds, McMahon said, because the non-parent, who takes in the youth, “hears two to 20 days worth of terrible stories about how bad the parents are. So, then there ends up to be conflict there. Those situations arc typically not ending up in any kind of re­ unification.” When a teen does go to live with a friend or relative sometimes he or she finds out that the welcome mat is being removed for various reasons - “maybe because of their behavior or maybe because the parents are saying they have their own family to take care of, and ‘it’s time for you to go on.’ “So what they (displaced teens) are do­ ing is moving from home to home, maybe within the same school district, maybe not. There’s not that stability, therefore, they are not getting the rest, they arc more anx­ ious, they are more worried, and then their (school) performance, I would assume, would suffer as well as their attendance. “We get called out on quite a few of those cases." McMahon said. Those are important reasons why the short-term licensed foster homes arc needed, he added. The stays arc 14 days or less. Training will be provided to foster parents to help them work with youth and parents in crisis. Program organizers hope training will begin in January. The licensed foster homes will be reimbursed with a sti­ pend that goes along state foster care rates “One of the big goals in this is to allow some safe time for all family members, but the goal is to reunify the family. The case­ worker will be responsible for facilitating that process." he said. "For the youth to be able to go slay al one of these (foster) homes, the parent would need to consent to it. This is not go­ ing to be court-ordered. This is truly pre­ vention. This is not a legal issue: it’s a so­ cial issue.” McMahon said. “We are actively looking for homes. We have a few identified in most of the dis­ tricts. We are really wanting to have five within each district. That way it won't bur­ den any cne provider. We won’t keep call­ ing the same place over and over again... Schools will provide transportation within their own districts no matter where the youth goes. We have a process in place al­ ready to notify the bus garage if something occurs overnight that by the next morning when it comes time for the bus to run by..." school officials have the teen’s new address so school attendance won’t suffer. Schools already have in piacc free lunches for these students, in accordance with the federal McKinney Homeless As­ sistance Act, he said. Asked to review parents' responsibilities for their children in light of parents some­ times kicking their children out the door, McMahon said, “a parent is responsible in every way, shape or form for a minor until their 18th birthday, with the exception that when the minor is 17, he or she can be charged with a criminal charge as an adult, but the parent could still be held civilly re­ sponsible for things arising out of that criminal activity. “For example, if a youth steals a car at the age of 17, he or she is held responsible by the court as an adult, but the insurance company for the owner of the car could come back and still sue the parents for civil damages resulting from their having to pay out a claim...Most times that won't happen because the courts will still saddle the 17 year old with it, but they could. With the exception of the youth’s criminal behavior, they (parents) still are fully responsible for that.” \ Peopte. interested in helping youth by having their homes licensed for foster care may call McMahon at 945-1390, ext. 1068. DENTI5T, continued... agreed to open an investigation, which could lead to Tomcyzk’s license to practice being suspended. “One investigation should not impact the other,” said McNeill. “I authorized the charge because it’s important for me to have a bond immediately in place which prevents him from having involvement with patients.” McNeill has asked the court to consider imposing a $10,000 personal recognizance bond with bond conditions preventing him from having patient contact, according to source, though Tomczyk was not expected to be arrested until later this week. “The bond considerations will go into ef­ fect as soon as he is arrested or arraigned,” said McNeill. “I’m doing everything possi­ ble to make sure no one else is hurt." Also in his letter to Dickson, McNeill noted that he, too, is a health care profes­ sional because, he is a licensed pharmacist and “it is my hope that (Tomczyk) will...be able to secure a license in the future and practice his profession once sufficient sub­ stance abuse treatment and counseling has been provided to safeguard the commu­ nity." Braving the winter The ducks at Fish Hatchery Park missed their flight south. They are toughing out the winter standing around on the ice and taking an occasional dip in the frigid wa­ ter. « I �?age 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 26. 2002 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Troy A. Seaver (original mortgagors) to Cendant Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee. dated October 9. 1998. and recorded on November 5. 1998 in Liber Document No. 1020347 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. solely as nominee for Homeside Lending. Inc., Assignee, by an assign­ ment dated September 14. 1999, which was recorded on October 18.1999. in Uber Document No. 1036704, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of SIXTY THREE THOUSAND CORTY-FOUR AND 67/100 dollars ($63,044.67). including interest at 6.750% per annum. Under the power of sale co. named in said mortgage and the statute in such ca«=o made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., cn January 9.2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are descried as: Part of the Wes.1 1/2 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan more particularly desenbed as follows: beginning at a point 379.23 feet North and 1058.43 feet East of the West 1/4 post of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, and said pomt also being South 88 degrees 36 minutes 58 seconds West 41.66 feet from the Southeast cor­ ner of Lot 1 of Polar Beach Plat as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 14: thence South 49 degrees 01 minutes 29 seconds East 79.58 feet; thence South 40 Degrees 06 minutes 57 seconds West 166 00 feet, thence North 49 degrees 53 minutes 03 seconds West 100.00 feet; thence North 46 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East, along the Southerly line of Kime Street. 135.50 feet, thence North 50 degrees 29 minutes 52 sec­ onds East, along the Southerly line, 33.01 feet to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 File *200231069 Team J (12/26) mW0ES ...from Our Readers Don’t junk our township and government To the editor: Joseph Goebbels, the minister of propa­ ganda for the Third Reich in Germany dur­ ing World War II. said. "If you repeat big lies often enough often enough, people will believe you." The Rutland Township Recall Commit­ tee is using this tactic by insinuating that anyone who would consider a blight "junk" ordinance must be recalled. This same group threatened the former supervisor. Robert Edwards, with recall if he "discussed" such an ordinance. This group is single minded. They will distort and inflame people's passions to get their way. This is poor government. The entire board is responsible for run ning Rutland Township, not just the super­ visor. The meetings are and have been open, orderly and well run. The Township Board never proposed any specific ordinance. Just the idea of an orderly process to deal with serious "junk" problems incites this group. Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow Democrat. 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Virtually all of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225­ 3831. fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rap­ ids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. President's comment line: 1 -202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Republican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Patty Birkholz, Republican, 24th District (All of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, 805 Famum Building, Lansing, Mich. 48909. State Representative Gary Newell. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, 351 Capitol. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Responses to our weekly question: JR Interestingly, they never attend meetings for other purposes. Supervisor Roger Vilmont and the Township Board have provided Rutland Township with good government. They have upgraded many operations with com­ puters and open discussions at board meet­ ings. We have good government. We need this progress to continue. How can we have good government in ur fast growing town­ ship when single-is*je groups would de­ stroy the people we all elect without just cause? Don’t let a vocal group "junk" our town­ ship and good government. Roger Vilmont. with the support and approval of the Rut­ land Township Board, provides us good leadership and effective government. This progress needs to continue. I urge each Rutland Township voter to go to the polls Tuesday. Jan. 14. and vote “no" on recall! John R. Fehsenfeld, Rutland Township KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS lyCarl Schoessel Superintendent of Hastings Area Public Schools Hastings school students and staff help for holidays In keeping with the holiday spirit of giv­ ing. students and staff members of the Hastings Area School System have been involved in several projects that have helped residents and needy families have a happy holiday season. At Hastings High School, the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club sponsored a canned food driv e collect­ ing more than 2.700 items for needy fami­ lies to be distributed through Love. Inc. HOSA students also have been helping at the American Red Cross office. making Christmas cards for armed sen ices veter­ ans. while members of the high school's community sen ices class participated in the “Toy s for Tots” collection and sened dinner for the holiday party sponsored by the Commission on Aging. The High School's Key Club sponsored a family through LOVE. Inc. and the Business Professionals of America club collected mittens and gloves for distribu­ tion to children in the community. And. on a somewhat different note, the FFA chapter assembled a holiday basket for the animals at the Barry* County Animal Shelter. Also at the high school, the Rotary Interact Club members took some elemen­ tary school students shopping and provided money so that they could buy gifts for their families, and students from the TumAround Center collected nearly 100 canned food items to be distributed through Love Inc. Of course, a very important part of help­ ing the community's residents enjoy the holiday season is the Christmas parade, and the members of the Hastings High School and Middle Sctiool bands provided holiday music for parade watchers again this year, as has been the tradition for many years. Students and staff members from the teams at Hastings Middle School collected several hundreds dollars worth of food and gifts for distribution to 11 needy families in Barry County through Love Inc. and one team visited Thomapple Manor, spending the afternoon singing, playing games, and doing crafts with the residents. The collection of food is a project that also was big in the elementary schools this year. 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We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be pub­ lished. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. the elemental schools collected canned goods for needy families, which was dis­ tributed through Love Inc., or at Pleasantv ievv School, was put with items donated by the Johnstow n Tow nship Fire Fighters Association to make holiday bos­ kets for four of the area's needy families. At Central School, the fourth grade stu­ dents collected treats, toys, and towels for delivery to the Barry County Animal Shelter, and the Central second graders made Thanksgiving decorations for the patients' food trays at ftmnock Hospital. Five classrooms from Northeastern School visited Woodlaw n Estates, singing Christ­ mas carols and reciting holiday poems, and gave an ornament to each person. And the staff members of Northeastern and Southeastern Schools “adopted" needy families, providing them with food and clothing, while the staff members working in the Administration Office collected food and purchased clothing for a widow living in the area. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the y ear and many of the school system's students have been spend­ ing time sharing their musical talents with the school district's residents by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs, and organizations such as for the Thomapple Arts Council auction and the fcmrack Village Christmas party. (Mien, the perfor­ mance turned into a “sing-a-long" as resi­ dents joined the students in their favorite Christmas carols. These examples of the projects and activ­ ities conducted in the schools illustrate the compassion and generosity that the students and staff members have for those less fortu­ nate than themselves, and a sincere desire to make this a happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas, and a most Happy New Year for all! GREAT GIFT IDEA... Keep your friends and relatives informed! Send them• •• The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9S54 to subscribe. What prompts you to buy? What is it that attracts you to decide to buy holiday gifts - the right item, price , convenience, service, promotions, etc? HASTINGS Banner Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 PuaMiby Hastings Banner, Inc. A division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N Highway M-43 Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Phone (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba Frederic Jacoba President Vce President Staven Jacob* Secrutary/Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T 'foung (Editor) Elame Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shelly Sulser Patricia Johns Brett Brerner Ruth Zachary Mary McDonough Helen Mudry Shawna Hubbarth • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Sandy Baker, Middleville: “I just went out and shopped for the gifts I needed to buy." Dixie Miller, Middleville: “Special sales get me into the stores.” Lisa Long, Marquette: “I am looking for the right item at the right price, and at the right time.” Jerry Bund, .Assyria: “A combination of factors — price, sales and items on my list, gets me into the stores." Samantha Miller, Middleville: Penny Trahan, Barry County: “Price is the most impor­ tant factor for me." “Special sales and promo­ tions tempt me to go shop­ ping." Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 3C o m Saturdays 8 30 a m W Hoon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Jonathan Jacobs Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Boa B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 26. 2002 - Page 5 County master plan process takes shape by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer The Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission spent last Thursday’s meeting in workshop preparation for the Barry County master planning process, which is planned to begin in the coming year. Commissioners have been reviewing various planning areas, and attempting to determine which information may be gath­ ered from local resources. The cost of gen­ erating the draft plan is expected to be greatly cut by handling research locally ex­ cept for areas deemed to be most effec­ tively conducted by a consultant who will help with the process. Planning Commissioners would like all the townships to take part in the master planning process because it .is believed their input could bring new ideas to the process. Only five townships act independ­ ently of the county Planning and Zoning Commission. The new plan would affect all the others, whether the five independent townships seek to coordinate master plan­ ning efforts with the county or not. Older Michigan statutes affecting rela­ tionships between the township and county planning commissions may have undergone changes which need to be reviewed, so the master plan is undertaken in a lawful way. • Landfills. Taking up the point of dis­ cussion at the last meeting. Commissioner Jim Alden continued with points on land fills and solid waste. There is an agreement between the county and the land fill, and there is an operating plan for the landfill. The plan anticipated filling the permitted 48 acres in 19 years, but it is filling much faster than anticipated. Whether another site is being looked for is not certain. There are a total of 306 acres on the property, leaving room for additional cells, although not all the land may be suitable. A buffer all around the land fill is required. The county can look for another site, but must give the operators the first option if they apply for it, in which case a new agreement would be negotiated. Monica Rappaport, representing the Barry Conservation District, had asked for a grant from the Solid Waste Committee to work on some related projects. A grant program was developed by Al­ den for the committee related to solid waste recovery, diversion etc. About seven grant requests were submitted, two of which have been funded by Solid Waste Committee funds. One was for the Sheriffs Depart­ ment to pick up deer carcasses. Alden says he has been investigating an alternative for the disposal of deer car­ casses, rather than in the landfill. He has approached the Pierce Cedar Creek Insti­ tute. Discussion is under way for delivering the carrons to that site to attract vultures, which would dispose of the dangerous bac­ teria etc. The internal biology of vultures is such that the birds clean the bones of the dead animals and destroy all harmful tox­ ins. viruses or bacteria, which arc not then passed out of their systems into the envi­ ronment. Alden says such disposal points, using vultures is being encouraged all over the US. He said 8,000 vultures will consume 1.100 pounds of meat in 30 days, he said. They appear to be attracted by smell, and it is believed they communicate with other vultures in some way so they gather in large groups to feed. These sites become the location where vultures then roost, and they become natural attractions which peo­ ple often gather to observe. The birds are virtually soundless, and are not a distur­ bance, he said. If investigation shows this is a better and healthier solution to an ongoing problem, the landfill would no longer pay the cost of $20 per carcass for from 500 to 1,000 car­ casses a year. In some communities, the road killed animals are disposed of by rendering the bodies for other uses. • Open space. This area of planning is al­ ready governed under Michigan statute. Commissioner Jim Kinney said he thought open space preservation was related to farm land preservation plans, which have been approved by the county. Forest land is reserved on the west side of the county, in Yankee Springs and in the Middleville game areas, though this is state owned. A buffer zone is needed around water courses. A keyholing ordinance can result in strengthening or weakening existing rules which protect the extensive lakes and water resources of the county. • Parks and recreation. Many townships have township parks, such as Prairieville Township with nine, but there are few county parks, except Charlton Park, which is supported by a quarter of a mill millage through 2006. For that reason the Parks and Recreation Board, deals primarily with Charlton. Though the 360-acre park is a tremendous asset to the county, it is not marketed to its fullest potential. Alden said "We've got a Civil War e-enactment here that's second to none." He said the county should promote this golden asset more widely. It could bring money into this county, he said. But if events be­ gan to draw large crowds, it is not certain the people could be accommodated. ’Are we going to have the facilities to do that?" he asked. He said he would one day like to see at least a third of the expense of Charlton sup­ ported by tourism from other states. Planning Administrator Jim McManus said a three-county effort, including Ionia County was setting up a bus tour to places population centers and where they will need to be built, where industrial areas should be planned, and along which thor­ oughfares all must be considered. The county population was close to 58,000 people in 2(XK). already beyond past projections for the county. That was based on a 13 percent growth rate, which is in­ creasing. and could become more like 18 or 20 percent. County Board Chairman Jeff MacKenzic said he thought the county population could be around 70.000 in ten years. Formulas exist to help project the ages and numbers of the future populations, where the fastest growth is expected to oc­ cur. and what is needed to serve them. • Roads and infrastructure. Though roads are a state function and planned largely at that level, the Planning Commissioners agreed they would like for road planning and zoning to work together. The Road Commission could assist in county planning if there was a liaison be­ tween the planning commission and the BCRC to discuss the plans of each. MacKenzic said the road commission can be either elected or appointed by the county board. * Meeting dates set. As approved at this *.ime. the County Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. the second and third Mondays of the month, with planning mat­ ters handled at the first meeting and zoning matters emphasized in the second meeting. Unfinished zoning business would be con­ tinued at the next planned business meet­ ing. Dr. Bruce Pryor is celebrating his 80th birthday on December 28. In remembering the many, var­ ied experiences of practicing medicine for over 50 years in Hastings, he recalls with fondness the joy and happiness he's experienced while living and working in this very special community. Since we are creating a memory book for him, we would love to have cards and notes from his friends, former patients, and colleagues. Please include memories that have been shared through the years. Mail to: 820 West Madison, Hastings, Ml 49058 “At Pennock, Personal Care is More Than a Promise.” LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peter L. Baker and Sandra M. Baker, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Amera Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 25, 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Document No. 1030440 m Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FEDER­ AL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assignee by an assignment dated November 8. 2002. which was recorded on November 23. 2002. in Document »No. 1092270 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of SIXTY-SIX THOU­ SAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND 38/100 dollars ($66,656.38). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and thA statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m.. on January 30, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF THORN APPLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 16 which is North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 1320 00 fee! from the North 1/4 comer, thence South 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds West 495.0 feet parallel with the East line of said Northwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds West 150.0 feet, thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 04 seconds East 495.0 feet, thence South 85 degrees 50 minutes 35 seconds East 150.0 leet along the North line of said Section 16 to point ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Team J (1/16/03) like Charlton Park, the Gilmore Car Mu­ seum. the Farmers Hall of Fame, and the coming casino in Allegan County as tour­ ism attractions. Planning for the casino's impact on the Gun Lake area in beneficial ways was discussed. Chairman Clyde Morgan, who sits on the Parks Board, said, "Slowly but surely, we have made progress out there." However, other parks have not been a major emphasis of the board so far. He said the board had reviewed all the township park locations. Money to improve these parks always seems to be a problem. Mor­ gan said. Commissioner Jeff MacKenzic said he would like to improve camping facilities there to help accommodate tourism. He also said there needed to be more parks around the county. He said the com­ mission was studying the situation to evalu­ ate needs, such as an inventory how many swings there were, and how many were needed, for instance. Another park effort underway would create linear parks on old railways, a sec­ tion of which passes near Charlton, and would connect clear through Thomapple Township to Kent County. Many of these efforts have proceeded under township ju­ risdiction until now. Grant money might be available for park development. Kinney said he thought the county should try to plan for parks by buy­ ing land a little at a time. If the countystarted to buy land , grant money for devel­ opment would be more likely. Some grants for developing parks in Kent County have come through federal programs. Kinney said if a tax increase was re­ quired for farm preservation, he would pre­ fer to see lax dollars go toward parks be­ fore it went to farms, because "everybody could use it." The Planning Commission could identify general areas of the county in the master plan where parks would best serve the pub­ lic. Historic buildings and features to be pre­ served, such as the Freeport Broom Fac­ tory. or at Bowens Mills, old schools and town halls might be likely sites, though li­ ability could be a problem. Some places mentioned included old gravel pits, near private lakes or other sug­ gestions which would distribute such park land throughout the county. Some parks are not under county zoning, but are still in the county, like township and village parks, or the state parks, which might be considered in determining where parks are needed. A formula for park land, based on the projected population for the county, could help in planning. • Population studies can be generated through the planning office, using the 2000 census. All areas, of planning relate to population. Zoning districts need to account for growth, in part planned for by lot sizes and available public utilities. Household sizes. Families ihal could go anywhere, count on Pennock Health Services. Why? 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PRINT PLUS at J-Ad Worship Together... ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... FLEASANTYIEW FAMILY CHOCK 2601 Ijcc) Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead t (616)758-3021 church phone Sun­ day Sen ice: 9:30 im.; Sunday School 11:0 am.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study 8c ITayerTime Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHI RCM COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S Bedford Rd . Dowling Phone 616-721-8077. Pastor Di­ anne Dotlen Mom son Service Times: Worship Service 9:45 am.; Sunday School 11:15 am. Nursery provided. Junior church. Youth group. Thursdays senior meals 12noon Saturday nights • Praise Ser­ vices 730 p.m. For more informa­ tion call the church office. 805 S. Jefferson Father Al Russell. HOPE UNITED Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 830 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession Saturday 330­ 4:15 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. W. Clayton Garrison. Pastor. Sunday School 930 am.; classes for all ages. Morning Wonhip 10:45 a. m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednes­ day activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rain­ bows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or First grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS t'NITED METHODLST CHURCH 3185 N Broad-ay. Hastings. Ml 4<<K8 Rev Bob Smith Phone 367­ 4061 Wonhip Senices: Sunday. 11:00 am.; Sunday School. 10 am. for all ages GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH BIBLE. THE WHOLE BIBLE. AND NOTHING BUT THE BIBLE.” 600 Powell Rd.. (One mile east of Hastings at comer of Mill St.) Affiliated with Conserv­ -THE ative Grace Brethren Churches. In­ ternational. Pastor Rus Sarver. 945­ 9224; Church 948-2330. Sunday School Classes 9:45 am.; SUN­ DAY MORNING WORSHIP 1045 am.; Sunday Evening Bible Study b. 00 p.m.; Wedn- sday Bible Study and Prayer 730 p.m. All ages al­ ways welcome. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "Member Church of the World-Hide Anglican Communion. " 315 W Center St. (comer of S. Broadway and W. Center St.). Church Office: The Rev. Fr. Charles P. McCabe Hl. Rector. Mr. F William Voetberg. Director of Music. Sunday Worship • 8 am. and 10 am. Children's Chapel and (616) 945-3014 Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269­ 945-4995. Church Website www hopeum.com. Office hours: Wednesday 8c Thursday 9 am. to 12 noon. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. Sunday 5-7 p.m. Youth Fellowship. (Gr. 9-12). Sunday evening service 6:00 pm Wednes­ day. 6-8 pm. Pioneer Club (Gr. K8). (Serving evening meal io Pio­ neer Club kids at 6 p.m.) Wednes­ day, 7 pan.. Prayer Meeting (child care provided). SAINTS ANDREW A MATTH1A INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd Sunday Services - 9:15 am. Morning Prayer. 11:00 am. Holy Communion. Wednesday Evening Prayer services 6:00 p.m. For more information call 795-1370 or Rev. David T. Hurtwick 948­ 9604 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Pray er used for all ser­ vices. Affiliated with the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church (Canada Synod). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Dan Currie. Senior Pastor. Pastor Dave Wood Sr. - Adult Ministries; Pastor Ryan White. Youth. 930 am. Sunday School for all ages; 10:45 a.m.. Morning Wonhip Service; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service; 7:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth. Wednesday Family Night 630 p.m. Awana. Sr. and Jr. High Youth. Prayer and Bible Study. Choir practice Call Church Office. 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Ladies Bible Studies. Leisure Time Fellowship and Faith­ ful Men GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. '517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children's min­ istry. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. ABUNDANT LIFE Sunday School al 10 am. Sunday Nursery Available al 10 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE |7|6 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oy er. Pastor. Sunday Sen ices: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spint-filied church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Plane 8c Wbntap 1030am. 600 p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys 8c girls ages 4-11 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of p.m. evening Service; Wednesday: 7 00 p.m. Sen ices for Adults. Teens God's kwe. "Where Everyone is Some­ one Special ” For information call I- and Children. 616-731-5194 or I-517-852-1806 HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE 502 E Grand St. Hastings. Pastor 4887 Coats WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH Grove Rd. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948­ 2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sun­ Roberta Shaffer Wheelchair acces­ sible and elevator. Sunday School day Morrrng Worship 11 am.; Sun­ day Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thurs­ day Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more derails 9.30; Church Service 1030 am. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pas­ tor Brent Branham. Pastor Robert Norton. Phone 623-5543 Sunday School at 9:45 a.m ; Worship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service al 6 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 ( 269) 945-2938 Minister: David Roper. Serving the Needs of Our Neighbors! (Philippians 2:4) HOW MAY WE HELP YOU? Please join us Sunday: Bible Class 10:00 am; Worship 11:00 am.. 6: 00 p m Wednesday: Bible Class 7: 00 p.m.. Classes for all ages. QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST UHURCH M-79 Weil Pastor Ken Vaught (616)945-9392 Sunday Worship 10 a m.-l 1 a.m.; P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Rev Al Russell. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Sunday al 930 am. This information on worship services is provided by The FAITH UNHID METHODIST CHURCH 503 South Grove Street. Delton Pastor Daniel Hofmann. 623-5400 Worship Services: 830 and 11:00 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Jr. Church. Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sun­ day evenings. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a m and worship service at 1030 a.m Cof­ fee and Cookies will be available between the worship service and Sunday School. Our New Sunday School format offers Life Enrich­ ment Classes for adults and our “Kid's Time" is a great time of cel­ ebrating Christ for all ages 2 yrs thru 5th grade! Come out and join us at 301 E State Rd. (Across from Tom's Market). We look forward to worshipping with you. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St.. Hssxp Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Charles Converse. Minister for Youth and Faith Formation. Phone (269) 945­ 9414 Thursday. Dec 19 - 7.00 p m Choir Practice. Friday. Dec. 20 6:30-8:00 p.m. Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal. Saturday. Dec. 21­ 9:00 Deliver Christmas Baskets; 130 p.m. High School Ice Skating; 8.00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Sunday. Dec. 22 • 10.00 am. Wor­ ship (potluck lunch after worship). Tuesday. Dec. 17 - 7:00 & 11:00 Worship HASTINGS FIRST I NITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269-945-9574) Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Kathy Brown. Pastor. Usa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Norm Bouma. Music Director. Erin Merritt. Office Manager. Sunday. Dec. 15 • . 8:15 am. - Sundav school. 930 am - U VE! Under the Dome (Contemporary service). Ju­ nior Church. Sunday school. 1030 am. - Refreshmenu; 11:00 a_m. Traditional Service. Sunday schori. 530 p.m. - Middle High and Senior High Youth Groups; 6:00 p.m. - Dis• dple Bible Study IL Nursery is pro­ vided during both worship services. Junior church is for ages five through second grade. Wednesday nighu • 6:00 p.m. LIVE! Under the Dome praise team rehearsal. 7:00 pm. Bell Choir rehearsal. 8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal Thursday nighu • 7:00 p.m. prayer meeting in the Lounge. Sunday. Dec. 15 Canata performance of Christmas Seekers both services. Mi-High youth group - 530 p.m.. DBS II 6:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 - Mem­ bership Orientation ■ 7 pm. Tues­ day. Dec. 17 - United Methodist Men's dinner ■ 630 p.m. Wednes­ day. Dec. 18 - Pioneer Club ■ 3:30 pm.. Church Work Force - 6:45 p m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463 Nelson E Lumm. Interim Pastor. Jared Daughterly. Director of Music Min­ istries. Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Thursday. Dec. 26 - 1030-130 Church Office □pen. Friday. Dec. 27 - 1030-130 Church Office open Sunday. Dec. 29 - 8:15 am Chancel Choir. 9.00 am. Traditional Worship; 9:20 am. Children's Worship; 10:00 a.m. Cof­ fee Hour - Dining Room; 10:10 a.m. No Church School This Week - met in hall for Jesus Birthday Party; 11:20 am Contemporary Worship; 11: 50 am. Children's Worship. The 9:00 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM 1220 The 11:20 Ser­ vice is broadcast over Channel 2 throughout the week. Nursery is provided during both services. Chil­ dren's Worship is available during both services. Monday. Dec. ’•!) • 1030-130 Church Office houts; 12: 00 noon deadline for financial pledges and gifts Tuesday. Dec 31 - 103-12:00 noon Office doses un­ til Jan. 2. 2003 Wednesday. Jan I Happy New- Year! ■ Gertrude M. Ishatn HASTINGS - Gertrude M. Isham, age 83. of Hastings died Sunday. Dec. 22. 2002 at Marshall Manor in Marshall. Ml. Mrs. Isham was bom Sept. 2. 1919 in Hastings. Ml, the daughter of Kari and Hulda (Petersen) Finstrom. She was a lifelong resident of Hastings except for one year in Sweden as an infant. She attended Hastings schools, graduat­ ing in 1937 from Hastings High School. She was married to Garrett N. Isham on Dec. 13,1941. Bryan. Ohio. Mrs. Isham had been employed by Hastings Manufacturing Co. as a young woman; she was a homemaker the rest of her life. ’ She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, a past deacon and very* active in the life of the church. Member erf the Hastings Women’s Club, an avid golfer and former member of Hastings Country Club, member of a weekly Bridge Club, gifted seamstresses and especially enjoyed making dolls for children. Mrs. Isham is survived by her son. Thomas (Nancy) Isham of Marshall; two grandsons, Garrett Isham of Marshall and Adam Isham of Chicago; brother, Roy Finstrom of Lansing; brother-in-law, Neil (Dolly) Isham of Albion; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Garrett on Oct. 23, 2001; brother: Hartley Finstrom. Sen ices will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Dec. 27. 2002 at Hastings’ First Presbyterian Church. Pastor Emeritus Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be at Hastings’ Riverside Cemetery’. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Calvin Carl Crumback CALEDONIA - Calvin Carl Crumback. age 74. originally from Caledonia, now resides in Clarksville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. Carl and Mary Crumback; and his first wife. Mary Jane. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; his daughter. Betty (Mark) Newhouse; his sons, Edward Jay (Julie) Sanders. Douglas A. (Kelly) Sanders; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his brothers and sis­ ters, Robert and Barbara Crumback. Charlotte McPcck. Elsie and Norman DeLeeuw, Eldon and Carole Crumback. Larry and Ellen Crum back,Linda Crumback; his brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, Geraldine Patterson, Vivian and Jim Sims. Ronald and Karen Rawlings, David Rawlings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services for Calvin Carl Crumback was held Friday. Dec. 20. 2002 at Gaines United Brethren Church. Pastor Mark Beers officiated. Interment at Blyihfield Cemetery. The family requests memorial contribu­ tions be made to Gaines United Brethren Church Building Fund or Gaines Township Historical Society Detray Schools. HASTINGS - Josephine Amalio. age 92. of Hastings died Dec. 19. 2002 al Tendercare of Hastings. Josephine Amalio was bom Aug. 25. 1910 in Detroit the daughter of the late Leandro and Rose (Evola) Marcelino. She was preceded in death by her par­ ents; husband. Angelo Amalio; two sisters. Mary Maniaci and Rose Grammatico; one brother. James Giordano; one great grand­ daughter. Jacqueline Rose Stuart. She is survived by two sons. John (Laura) Amalio of Nashville and Louis (Rosemary) Sirianni of St. Clair Shores. MI; three grandchildren. Deana (Randy) Morris of Nashville. MI. Teresa (David) Stuart and Hudsonville. Ml; Angela Amalio of Oregon; nine great grandchildren. Caitlin. Britney. Jacob. Nicholas. Zachary. Joseph. Gabrelle. Hannah and Nathan; nieces and nephews. Rosemary (Lenny) Cusamano of Utica. MI, Diane Scrivo of Ventura. CA. Margaret (John) Blevins of Neptune Beach. FL. Ralph Scrivo of Ventura. CA. Mr. and Mrs. L. Maniaci of Fort Gratiot. Ml. Mr. and Mrs. J. Giordano of Livonia. Ml and Mr. and Mrs. J. Amalio of Washington. Ml. Respecting family wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Yvonne "Bonnie" M. Wood NASHVILLE - Yvonne "Bonnie" M. Wood, age 69. of Nashville, passed away to her Lord and Savior Thursday evening. Dec. 19. 2002 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Ml. She was bom Jan. 31. 1933 in Baltic Creek, Ml; daughter of Clair and Laura (Black) French. Bonnie grew up in Bellevue. Ml and attending Bellevue schools. She married Thomas P. Wood. Jr. on March 5. 1949 in Baltic Creek. Ml. Bonnie was known for her beautiful hall­ room dancing. She loved growing beautiful flowers, particularly Hibiscus bushes. Stella D'ora and Amary llis. She is survived by her husband. Thomas P. Wood Jr.; mother. Ixtura french of Bellevue. Ml; four children. Dawn (Billy Wellman) Haight of Nashville. Ml. Thomas (Debbie Brauer) Wood III of Nashville. Ml; Wdndy (Bob) Bassett of Hastings. Ml. Dennis (Maty-Jo) Wood of Battle Creek. Ml; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchil­ dren; two sisters. Arlene (Ken) Thompson of Orange Park, FU Carol (Ed) Whiting of Battle Creek, Ml. two brothers. Clair “Jack” (Bertha) French of Pierson. Keith (Barb) French of Charlotte. Ml. Gaylcn “Gay” (Melba) French of Charlotte. Ml. She is preceded in death by: daughter and son-in-law. Lorec and John Childers and father. Clair french. Funeral senices for Mrs. Wood was Monday. Dec. 23.2002 al the Maple Valley Chapel. Nashville. Rev. Susan Trowbridge officiated. Burial was followed in Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the famil). The family is being sened by Maple Valle) Chape’l of Nashville. Ml. ' She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1978. Grace College in Winona Lake. Ind., magna cum laude. in 1982. and Buller University. Ind., with her master’s degree. She taught school at Heritage Christian in Indianapolis. She was a Mis­ sionary and teacher at Wycliffe Bible Translators. Peru. S.A. She also taught school at Indianapolis School for the Blind, and Sarane High School for 11 years, where she taught Spanish and English. She married James Hawkins June 20. 1992. in Alto. She was a member of South Boston Bible Church. She is survived by her loving husband James R. Hawkins of Clarksville Her pre­ cious children Joe Ben and Elizabeth (lb b\) at home. 1*11 rents David and Eleanor Patrick of Ixtkc Odessa. Brother Rjan and Heather Patrick of Freeport and Randy and Lynn Pairick of IMrtland. Sisters. Susan and Dan Thornton of Soldotna. Alaska and Am\ and Mark Swift of lake Odessa. Grand mol her Cecile Carter of Sunfield. Parents-in-law. Ray and Gert Hawkins of Caledonia and Grace Hawkins of Grand Rapids. Brother-in-law. Raymond and Penns Hass kins of Kansas. Bill and Mary Hawkins of Stevenson. Roy and Kathy Hawkins of Saranac, and John and Sandy Hass kins of Freeport. Sister-in-law, Mary and ('had of Unveil. Many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Monday. Dec. 23.2002 al Saranac High School. Rev. Mick Rockafdlosv. Mr. Bruce Chadwick and Rev. Ronald Thinstra officiating. Iniermcnt was South Boston Cemetery. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution to Gideons. Right to life of Michigan or Trust Fund for Children. wwAv.lakcfuneralhomcs.com. Arrangements were made by Ixikc Funeral Hook Inc.. Saranac. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Fcrt-cloacreate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MMJTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen, a single man (original mortgagors) lb Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June 16. 2000. and recorded on July 13. 2000 Instrs 1046714 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Comenca Bank, as assignee by an assign­ ment dated June 22. 2000. which was recorded on July 13. 2000. Instr •1046715 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 92/100 dollars ($11,215.92). including interest at 13.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on January 16.2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as AB that part of Lot 6 lying North of Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a stop d land 6 feet wide off the South side of lhe West 1/2 of Lot 1. all in Block 25 of I. N. Keelef's Addition to the Village of Middled, accoating to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. m which case the rodemptoon period sltall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200125745 Team H (1/2/03) Prescription Convenience... Location Drive-thru Internet Close to Your Physician’s Office No Parking No Walking Refill at PennockRx.com Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings SAND RIDGE BANK Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER md REMINDER * 1351 North M-43 Highway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • “Prescriptions1I8S Jefferson - 915-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GlASS PRODI CIS, INC TTOCt iRdHastmgs. Michigan Pennock Pharmacy7 Drive-thru and Walk-in Open 7 Days Pennock HEALTH ^^SERVICES 269-948-3136 1005 W. Green St. • Hastings P'rtnpr* i" 9et �The Hastings Banner ■ Thursday December 26. 2002 - Page 7 -HcJie. Odeiia D3SVZ7S Fries to observe 50th anniversary John and Kathleen (Johnson) Frie of Del­ ton will be celebrating their 50th anniver­ sary on Jan. 2, 2003. They were united in marriage on Jan. 2. 1953 at Bethel Baptist Church in Kalamazoo. They have lived in lhe Delton area for 37 years. John retired from Hastings Manufac­ turing and E.W. Bliss. They enjoy their family, traveling and fishing. Their children include Eric and Kathy Frie of Delton, Nate and Karel Frie of Cooper, Dale and Cindy Frie of Stevensville, Jean and Dan Quick of Mat­ tawan, and TJ. and Celeste Frie of Avon Lake, Ohio. They have 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Tliere will be a celebration hosted by their children on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 at Hope Township Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. Kogges to celebrate 50th anniversary Fred and Jeanette Kogge will be celebrat­ ing their 50th anniversary on Dec. 28.2002. They were married on Dec. 28. 1952 in Charlotte. They have four children. Steve (Sumire) Kogge. Scott (Rose) Kogge. Sandi (Gary) Ragan. Stuart (Kathie) Kogge and four grandchildren. They will be celebra. mg with family and friends al the Mid­ dle Villa Inn in June. {Licenses Pline-McCausey wed in Las Vegas McCausey-Harton united in marriage Keri Lyn Pline and Antony R. McCausey were married in a beautiful outdoor cere­ mony in Las Vegas. NV on Oct 4,2002. Chariienc Pline, sister of the bride, served as the maid of honor. Family and friends from Michigan were present also. Keri is the daughter of Mike and Jane Pline of Pewamo and Darlene and Hank Gingrich of Reed City. Tony is the son of Rod and Marie McCausey of Mulliken and Karen and Joe Harton of Hastings. The couple now reside in Lansing. Karen S McCausey and Joe M. Harton were married in an intimate ceremony at the Candlelight Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. NV on Oct. 5. 2002. In attendance were Michelle McCausey. Mike Turowski. Keri and Tony McCausey. and Virginia Alles, mother of the bride. The couple will continue to reside in Hastings. Merry Christmas to everyone! The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum vv ill be open Saturday. Dec. 28. from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mike McCartney will be the host. There are still pickles and relishes for sale besides mugs, books, crockery items bear ing lhe depot image and more. There also is a good assortment of picture postcards. There will be a volunteer from the genealo­ gy society on hand to be of help for any searchers. Many families hate their gatherings of kith and kin on all the days of this week and even until New Year’s Day next week Wednesday. The Lansing newspaper reports that lhe Sunfield group of Sons of the Union Vet erans has elected its officials for 2003. Mcetins are neld at the Samuel Grinnell GAR Post No. 283 Hall in Sunfield. Newly elected commander is Brian Shum-wat if Hastings. John Nash of Vermontville, camp counsel, and others from Caro. DeWitt. Lansing. Lyons and HolL This post con­ ducts its activities mostly in Ingham. Eaton and Barry counties to honor and presene the memory of Union veterans of the Civil War. Their hall is a very interesting place with its two cannon outside, an honor roll, and indoors arc the chairs which each vet­ eran brought from home, painted with his name. There arc flags and many documents preserved from those “Boys in Blue.” Delos and Sue Johnson were hosts to lhe Dan Schuck family of Niles and the Mark Johnson family of Lake City on Sunday. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue were guests of Ron and Christine Cunningham and daughter Jackie on Sunday at church at home. The Millers had accompanied the Cunninghams to Alabama the previous week when Jackie played in the Grand Valley State University band at the national Division II Champr aship football game. Ed says he is the one we heard cheering when he listened to the game on TV. The James Seibel family spent Sunday with parents Ken and Marilyn Bunch al Wheeler despite Ashley ’s Seibel's injuries Saturday morning from an auto accident while she was on her way to work. Tom and Jackie Gilliland arrived home earlier this month from North Carolina to spend Christmas with lhe Michigan pan of their tamily. Home now is on Washington Boulevard since their move into town from Morrison Lake. Theirs is lhe former Forrest Mitchell home. The Chancel choir of Central United Methodist Church will repeat its perfor­ mance of the cantala done at church Dec. 15 at Thomapple Manor on Sunday. Dec. 29. The residents of the Manor should enjoy this as well as any v isitors they have. lexeme Eldridge has a birthday on Dec. 28. Carole Reiser and Jennie Decker have their special day on Dec. 30. Twins Christi and Cori Hemming have their day on Dec. 31. That was good liming for income tax deductions to have twins born on the last day of the year. Both girls are students al Michigan Stale University. Wedding anniversaries arc coming for Bob and Ginny Kruisenga on the 23rd. for Ray and Joanne McDaniels on the 24th. Alan and Sharon Goodemoot on the 27th. Fred and Fran Morris on Dec. 29. This is their 32nd anniversary. Mrs. Roger Hamp’s home on Johnson Street was the gathering place on Sunday for her family extending to great-grandchil­ dren. Allen and Mary Hamp of Leslie and their children, plus grandchildren. LaVon and Marsha Hamp of Sunfield w ith theirs. Jerry and Douglas of l^ike Odessa with wives and younger generations comprised lhe crowd. There has been building activity near the lake recently. The former WiscloglcBaldwin home now has a new I 1/2-story garage squeezed into lhe narrow lot. Across lhe shallow block. Marilyn Haney, has had an extensive addition made to the rear of her home on MacArthur Street. 1-ast Friday’s weather made driving haz­ ardous. Reports have come that lhe 1-96 freeway between Lansing and Howell had speeds of 5 and 10 mph. with many cars and other vehicles off the road. There was one glare of ice covering the highway. A new home has been built by Ken Steele on Emerald Circle at the foot of Fourth Avenue for lhe mother of Dr. Richard Barnett. EATON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME POSITIONS Secretary Robert Leo Daniher, Stanton and Paulette Ann Frayer. Hastings. * David John Smith. Hastings and Rosemary Ellen Warner. Hastings. Johannes Micah-Joseph Tumes, Hastings and Lesslie Marie Slaughter. Hastings. Russell Jay Katjc. Hastings and Suzanne Elizabeth Ritsema. Vicksburg. Arthur William LaBinc, Middleville and Deborah Ann Bush. Middleville. Allen David Matthews, Chicago and Elizabeth June Kendall, Plainwell. Computcr/Help Desk Operator to maintain Subsystem Database and provide software assitance to District Staff. Hours: 6:30-3:00 p.m. Autism Consultant Consultant for students on the Autism Spectrum. Job requires Master’s in Special Education. Extended schtxMyear position. Appliction deadline is January 6, 2003. (or both positions. A job description and task list is available. E.O.E. Attn.: Personnel Dept. 1790 E. Packard Hwy. Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-5500. Ext. 1113 • (517) 543-(«633 (at h?in>n»C»Tt.w Lt? mi us DEAR BARRY COUNTY, & HAPPY HOLIDAYS BOY, Andrew Cole, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 14, 2002 at 4:04 am. to Dick and Leslie Galloup of Middleville. Weigh­ ing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Lynne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 12. 2002 at 4:31 p.m. to Andria and Darrell Rodriguez of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Kylee Angela, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 12, 2002 at 8:31 p.m. to Brenda Smith and Michael Kieffer of Hast­ ings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lauren Kay. bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 11. 2002 to Josh and Arnie Sensiba of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 1/2 ozs. and 20 inches long. FROM THE KCC FEHSENFELD CENTER FACULTY & STAFF THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED BEGINNING MONDAY, DEC. 23 until THURSDAY, JAN. 2nd WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES START ON OR AFTER JANUARY 13th Visit KCC online at: www.kellogg.edu for full schedules at all locations Stock market's ups and (low ns making you feel uneasy? NEW DAY CLASS SECTIONS ADDED AT THE FC: BOY, Kadcn Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 11, 2002 at 3:22 a.m. to Kevin and Lesley Morgan of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Katelyn Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8. 2002 at 7:38 p.m. to Donna and Bret Simonton of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 23 inches long. 3.50% HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE (MACRAO-eligible) RELIGIOUS HISTORY (HIST !06) 3 cr. Steve Youngs PHILOSOPHY OF ETHICS (PHIL 202) 3 cr. Steve Chamley Annual Parcantag® Yield 30 Month Certificate of Deposit GIRL, Brynn Marie, bom at Pennock Hos­ pital on Dec. 5, 2002 at 10:54 pm. to Lesslie Slaughter and Johannes Tumes of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. SCIENCE (MACRAO-eligible) ANATOMY (BIOL 201 w/lab) 4 cr. D.Hassan Call or visit the Center for full class information and times: FILM PROCESSING FAST a CONVENIENT J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 Available at our offices in Hastings and Lake Odessa 945-9561 1-800-267-3830 MAWfTREET 269-948-9500 SAVINGS BANK S500 minimum deposit Penalty for early withdrawal Limited time only Experience the Difference. Member FDIC �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 26. 2002 by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Equal partners Donald Leroy Haywood Jr. ( HASTINGS - Donald LcRoy Haywood Jr. used his extraordinary combination of heart and intelligence to generate smiles and solve problems for the people he loved. Elon, who was also known to many as simply "JR.", died Monday, December 23. 2002, in Hastings after a short battle with Dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease. He was 51. The first son of Donald Haywood Sr. and Joan (Hewitt) Haywood was bom February 11. 1951, in Hastings. His father recalls JR as being "quite a pistol" as a boy. Once after he was sent to his room for poor behavior, his parents discovered JR playing in the back yard after he had climbed from his upstairs bedroom window via a TV antenna. A new family business helped shape JR into a man. He and his younger brother and best friend, Marty, began most of their teenage years with 6 A.M. wake-up calls by their father. The family opened the nine holes of River Bend Golf Course, just outside of Hastings, in 1964. JR did everything from helping in the clubhouse to mowing fairways on the course, which he helped expand to 27 holes. A 1969 graduate of Hastings High School. JR attended Lawrence Tech and later earned his bachelors degree at Western Michigan University. In addition to helping his family launch River Bend Travel Agency in 1974, JR worked at Viking, ARMMS and most recently as a toll purchaser for Flexfab in Hastings. Known as an adept worker who earned several awards for perfect attendance, JR also enjoyed making his co-workers laugh with an unusual tie or elaborate Halloween costume. Away from the workplace, JR's family relied on his keen planning and electrical skills to build nearly a dozen area homes and repair almost any problem. After a $200 in repairs made by a mechanic failed to fix his nephew's car, JR solved lhe stalling problem with a simple 10-cent golf tec. JR and his brother shared an affinity for automobiles. JR restored everything from a 1932 Ford to a 1969 Dodge Charger and he recently bought his second 1994 Honda Prelude. Winter construction continues at school Work continues on the new Community Educator) Recreation Center at the Hastings High School. Even with Monday’s snow and cold winds, workers were pouring cement and loading building material. His love of autos matched his sense of Adventure. JR saw the world during his vacations, which varied everywhere from Iceland to Hawaii. The past few years he and his brother rented trucks and explored the back roads out West. He also enjoyed golfing with his parents and bow hunting. JR was a super-colossal person. He is survived by his parents, Don and Joan Haywood of Hastings; one brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Connie Haywood of Hastings; one niece, Sabrina (Matt) Christy and nephew, Jefferson (Jennifer) Haywood. Preceding him in death are grandparents, Ray & Meta Haywood and John & Olive Hewitt. Visitation will be held Friday. December 27, 2002 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday December 28, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Michael J. Anton and Pastor Daniel L. Currie officiating. Burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made in JR's name to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in >tastings. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to Sell, Rent, Buy, Hire, Find Work, etc. Cail...945-9554 ObituMf Frances E. DePriester HICKORY CORNERS - Mrs. Frances E. DePriester. age 91, of Hickory Comers, passed away Saturday. December 21, 2002 in Plainwell, Michigan. Mrs. DePriester was bom on September 7, 1911 in Hickory Comers, lhe daughter of Elwyn and Annie (VanOmmen) Butler. She is survived by a son Jack (Judy)DePricsler of South Carolina; daughters. Judy (Gerald) Gematt of Kalamazoo. Jane (David) Morandini of Woodhaven, ML; a daughter-in-law Janet DePriester of Parchment; a sister. Giady Willison of Hickory Corners; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 1987 and a son. Jerry DePriester in 2001 and two brothers. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday. January 4, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Bill Fctfihdut officiating, with family present at 1:00 P.M. to icceivc friends al the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. Private inurnment East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation or a charily of one's choice will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by WilliamsGores Funeral Home in Delton. PRCLTECTYOlLRjCARSFlNlSELJEfJDREWINTER Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 15 months, and this morn­ ing. we had a very disturbing argument. As I finished my shower. I asked “Jem"to hand me a clean towel. He told me Io use the one from lhe day before, because I needed to start cutting comers to sate money. I pointed out that he spends plenty of money going to football games, concerts and bowling with his friends. He said he earns more money than I do and desen es to spend it however he wishes. What kind of relationship do we hate if ^oac half of the couple lives lhe high life w hile the other is on skid row ? I am a first year teacher and barely cam a third of w hat Jerry does. I handle our finances and do not spend money irresponsibly. I have sug­ gested that w e each pay a percentage of the bills based on our salaries. He says we should each pay half the bills, period. Any advice before I pull my pennies to­ gether and find a separate place Io live? Sign me - Poor Wife in Ohio. Dear Poor Wife: Jerry should not expect you to pay 50 percent of lhe bills when you cam a third of his income. This means he has plenty of money to spend on himself and you have none. Such disparity can lead to resentment and hostility. This is no way to create a loving marriage. There are several equitable methods of handling money: You can both deposit your paychecks into a common account from which all household bills are paid, and you each draw an equal amount for personal use: both of you pay lhe same percentage of your income toward the household; or each of you can be responsible for specific bills, according to your income. Insist that Jerry select one of lhe above, or let him know you will be making an ap­ pointment with a marriage counselor. Non-returnable Dear Annie: A few months ago, I was in­ vited to a friend's bridal shower. I went to my favorite gift shop and discovered the store was going out of business. Everything in the store was u> sale, so I was able to give my friend a nicer gift than I had bud­ geted for. After the shower, my friend asked where I'd gotten the item. (She said she wanted to gel something similar for a friend.) I told her and mentioned the store was closing, two weeks later, we had an argument, and she told me she didn't like lhe gift and it was tacky of me to have purchased some­ thing so “cheap." Was it wrong of me to have purchased a gift that she wouldn't be able to return? 1 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP RRQE£SS1ONAL_CAR_CLEAN1NG PUBLIC HEARING on its PROPOSED 2003 BUDGET Remove fine scratches , oxidation and restore gloss Safe for clear coat finishes $10.00DLSCQLLNIJlbLCOMPLEIEDETAlLlNG Washing, Waxing, Buffing with surface cleaner and polymer sealant. Vacuuming or complete interior cleaning. Motor cleaning or combination rpecial The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings. Michigan at 10:00 a.m. on December 31, 2002. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspec­ tion at the Road Commission office. 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD. 1/4 MteMftfioTStotoSt _.W /.HEW?. Get Your Copies of I The Hastings Banner at any of these Area Locations... • Admiral • Back Door Deli • Bosley’s • Hastings Speedy Mart • Felpausch • X-Prcss • Old Time Bakery • Pcnn-Xook Gifts • Plumb’s • R & J’s • Tom's Market • Thomapple Lake Trading Post > • Granny's General Store I • J-Ad Graphics ) • Mitch’s Superette Market > I S’ ? > 5 Nashville • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappon's Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Delton Other Hastings > I, I I > > • j ? > f ) • Cloverdale General Store • Banficld General Store • Gillett’s Bait K- Tackle • Woodland Express • Orangeville 66 • Pine Lake Grocery • Goldsworthys Inc., Dowling • Goldsworthys. Inc., Hickory Comers • Illinois Convenience Store (Taco Bell) • Lacey Store • Vermontville Grocery • Fein’s Foot! & Beverage • Fine Dike Party Store • Dowling Cookie Store Lake Odessa • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch H & T Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Spccdway Greg’s Get It and Go Middleville Marketplace Wright Stop • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Capjxm’s Quick Mart Middleville • Lakc-O Shell • Carl's Market • L.O. Express Freeport • L & J’s • Our Village General Store Gun Lake THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions o< a mortgage made by Thomas E. Pattison and Carolyn S. Pattison, husband and wife, to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., mortgagee, dated March 20.2001 and recorded April 8.2001 in Doc« 1057796, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. solely as nominee tor Homestead USA, Inc. by assignment dated March 20. 2001 and recorded on April 8, 2001 in Doc# 1057797 Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Six and 62/100 Dollars ($121,436.62) including interest at the rate of 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 16. 2003. The premises are located in the Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 40 of Charteson Heights Addition No. 2. to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 62. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 12. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. sotoly as nominee tor Homestead USA. Inc , As Assignee RO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 280 0051 (1/0AJ3) didn’t think so. but now I’m wondering. Misunderstood in Maine. Dear Maine: Your friend was rude to crit­ icize jour gift, no matter how it was pur­ chased. Nevertheless, it is always best to purchase a gift that can be returned or ex­ changed. Otherwise, be prepared io get it back, gift-wrapped, on your birthday. Double benefit Dear Annie:When I read the letter from the wife whose husband still smokes around their young child. I had to write and share m> experience. I smoked for 20 years. My wife kept “suggesting** I stop, al­ though it sounded like nagging to me. I fi­ nally asked her. “What will you give up if I quit smoking?** She agreed to give up chocolate. I quit smoking, she gave up chocolate, and we’re both healthier notv. As a side benefit. I get all the good candy al Hal­ loween. - Two-Way Street in Ventura. Calif. Dear Ventura: It takes a lot Io get a woman to give up chocolate. Congratula­ tions to you both fix finding a solution to two problems. Crazy carols Dear Readers: Today is Christmas, and many of you arc going to church and spend­ ing lime with your families, some of you are enjoying a day off. and others arc busy, working at businesses that stay open on the holiday. Some of you are neither celebrat­ ing nor using the day to relax, and are sim­ ply getting along as best you can. Instead of sermonizing or trying io en­ lighten. we thought we'd simply let you have some fun with a letter we received via e-mail: Dear Annie: A friend sent me this quiz, and I wanted to share it with as many peo­ ple as possible in lime for Christmas. Your column reaches a lol of folks, so would you please print it? We could all use a gixxJ laugh. - Suzic in Fort Wayne. Ind. Dear Suzic: We loved it. Thanks. A merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to all our readers. Holiday Songs Final Exam The following are alternate titles for sev­ eral well-known Christmas carols. See if you can figure them out. (The answers are printed at the bottom of the column, for those who might want to cover them up.) 1. Minuscule hamlet in the Far East. 2. Quadruped with crimson proboscis. 3. Yonder in the haystack. 4. Five p.m. to 6 a.m. without a noise. 5. Adorn the vestibules. 6. Exuberance directed to the planet 7. Listen, aerial spirits harmonizing. 8. Monarchal trio. 9. Assemble, everyone who believes. 10. Hallowed post meridian. 11. Fantasies of a colorless December 25th. 12. Tin tintinnabulums. 13. A dozen 24-hour Yule periods. 14. It befell during the transparent be­ witching hour. 15. Homo sapicn of crystallized vapor. 16.1 spied my maternal parent osculating a fat man in red. 17. Perambulating through a December solstice fantasy. 18. Aloft on the acme of the abode. Answers: 1. O Little Town of Bethlehem. 2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. 3. Away in the Manger. 4. Silent Night. 5. Deck the Halls. 6. Joy to the World. 7. Hark lhe Herald Angels Sing. 8. We Three Kings. 9. Come All Ye Faithful. 10. O Holy Night. 11. I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas. IX Silver Bells. 13. The Twelve Days of Christmas. 14. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. 15. Frosty the Snowman. 16.1 Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus. 17. Walking in a Winter Wonderland. 18. Up on the Rooftop. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@attbi. com, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190, Chicago, IL 60611. To find out more about Annie's Mailbox, and read fea­ tures by other Creators Syndicate and car­ toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2002 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE, INC. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 26 2002 - Page 9 From TIME to TIME A look down memory lane... The Barry-Emmet County Connection III Pioneering through the eyes of Grace Kilpatrick Burgess By Joyce F. Weinbrecht George Lemuel Burgess, bom on January 1857 in Barry County, Castleton Township, near Nashville. Mich. He was not a veteran. He filed for 40 acres of land located in the southeast part of Section No. 13. Emmet County , and was able to prove it up in 1883. On July 4. 1880, George married Grace E Cosens They had four children, only Addie Melissa, bom on July 24. 1882, survived to adulthood. Grace Cosen Burgess died on July 18. 1893. and is buried in Bliss Township Cemetery. George L Burgess married Grace A. Kilpatrick on Oct. 20. 1895. They had nine children. Ray. Edith. Oren. Lynn, Lewis. Madeline, Florence. Ixiretta and Danna. George was a farmer, dock worker at Sturgeon Bay and Cross Village and also worked as a logger. Myron Burgess a brother of George, also settled in Bliss Township as a pioneer farmer also. Myron served as an undertaker when the occasion arose. Grace A. Kilpatrick who was a child of 3, traveled with her parents and her grand­ mother. Mary Hulett Greenfield. Her sister. Edith, was bom in 1869 was 6 years old. They left for Emmet County, Mich, from Whitehouse. Ohio. It was a long and ardu­ ous trip by team of horses and a covered wagon improvised from a farm wagon. They had a very little in the way of house­ hold goods and clothing. The trip took weeks. James was a Civil War veteran and eligi­ ble for free homestead land. He was deter­ mined to succeed at proving up this land. The nearest village was Cross Village. They arrived there in November of 1875. Cross Village was not very big. There was an Indian church, one store and a dozen Indian huts. The weather was very bad, very cold and very stormy. James decided to stay in Cross Village until spring and the family found shelter in the house of an Indian fam­ ily. There was one other white family in the village at this time. They remained in Cross Village until April 1876. Another daughter. Della Janet, was bom during the winter. James loaded what household goods the family had on the wagon, along with his family, and head­ ed for the cabin on his claim, five miles northeast of the village. He had spent the winter and had a rough shelter in place. The sandy road wound through the woods and huckleberry plains. Here, bears were numerous. To lighten the load on the wagon for the horses, Mrs. Kilpatrick and Mrs. Hulett walked most of the five miles through the deep sand. Just before arriving at the cabin there was a cedar swamp, and because it was early spring, water covered the road for some dis­ tance. The small children were left to ride on the wagon in a little nest made just for them. They made it safely through the flooded road. The mother and grandmother had fallen behind the wagon, and took off their shoes and stockings and walked through the water. They arrived at the cabin a bit later than the wagon and lhe little girls. Grace Kilpatrick described her first impression of the new home, that it was a log house set in the thick woods with only half of a roof over it and half a floor in place. Holes were cut out for the door and windows and the logs weren’t chinked yet and in places one could put a fist through the spaces between the logs. The family moved in. They placed pieces of carpeting over the door and window openings. Junes laid carpeting on lhe roof to keep the rain out because it began to rain the next day. James continued to cut trees and to clear the land. The trees were cut into logs that were rolled together into log heaps and then set afire to get rid of them. Slill more trees remained and the clearing continued lo grow in size as the trees were cut. The land then prepared for grow ing crops. The next step was to build a large bam just a short distance from, the house. The women of the family pulled the fine brush and shintangle (ground hemlock), making a path lo lhe bam from lhe house. This made it possible for the family to walk between lhe house and lhe bam. There were no neighbors within rive miles in one direction and 15 or 20 miles in the other directions. There was only one family nearby and they didn't see much of each other. The Kilpatricks didn't see another while person for a period of three months. The Native Americans often came to visit the Kilpatricks, bringing them a rabbit or a number of partridges or a mess of fish, which they had caught. Woodchucks and porcupines wandered about the house and bam at night. The family was happy with the natives and the wild creatures. James would work in Harbor Springs during the week, walking lhe 25 miles to and from work. He would come on Saturday night bringing a sack of flour, tea. coffee, sugar or a small piece of meat and After a time the family acquired a team of oxen, the first around the area. Other homesteaders began to arrive, a tittle settle­ ment was formed and the Ki’palricks had neighbors. The first school in Bliss Township was started in 1879. There were seven students. George and Grace A. Kilpatrick Burgess now stands just a few rods to lhe cast. This account was written by Grace Kilpatrick Burgess on Dec. 26. 1941. J. Dana Kilpatrick and his wife, lhe other girls. Edith and Della had passed on. Grace Burgess was living on Carlton Street in Petoskey w ith her daughter. Loretta Elliot. The Burgesses had nine children all of whom survived to adulthood. Grace A. Kilpatrick Burgess died on June 13. 1948. at age 75 and is buried in Bliss Township Cemetery. Emmet County. Next week: More Kilpatrick family mem­ bers arrive in Emmet County anti several other Barry County persons sought to homestead in Emmet County. For the best color film processing around see the experts at... A Stump puller used by pioneers to aid in clearing the land. sometimes a pat of butter, which was very expensive and used with great care. Bears were very prevalent and could smell the food and were very serious about getting it. One time while James was walk­ ing home through the scattered pines on the plain, he was chased by a bear. The bear could smell the fresh meat he was carrying and set aboul getting it. James was equally determined to keep the piece of meat He gathered some birch bark which he fastened to a pine slick making a torch, which he set afire with a match and carried this torch until he got home. The bear didn’t chal­ lenge the fire and Kilpatrick arrived home intact. We Process. COLOR FILM! Professional Quality and Same Day Service! J-Ad Graphics North of Hastings on M-43 four girls and three boy s. The school house was a little board shanty, aboul 12-fcct-by6-feet. It had a slanted roof with half win­ dows with 8-by- 10-inch glass panes, one at each end of lhe shanty. At one end by lhe w indow there w as a shelf which was 1-anda-half feet wide with a bench below it. Boys and girls sat together on this bench, putting their slates, pencils and book, either primer or first readers, on lhe shelf in front of them. At lhe other end of lhe room was another bench where they went for classes. Early in the next w inter, snow caused lhe roof to collapse. The men of lhe neighbor­ hood built a new schoolhouse of hewn logs. The cracks were sluffed with moss gathered from the swamp and then plastered with red clay. This schoolhouse had maps and a blackboard. The Kilpatrick children obtained most of their education at this school. Now, a large white frame school stands on the spot where lhe log one used to be. This school is the West Bliss School, and is located a mile from Sturgeon Bay. The log house which James Kilpatrick built, where his son J. Dana Kilpatrick was bom and where Grace A. Kilpatrick and George L. Burgess were married in 1895 has fallen down and a large frame house • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held December 23, 2002, are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Located in the grey bam at: J-Ad Graphics 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. 945-9554 SUBSCRIBE to the Banner and KEEP INFORMED! CALL 616-945-9554 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Pubic Hearing on Monday. January 6. 2003. at 7:30 pm in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan The purpose ot the Public Hearing is tor Planning Commission to hear pubic comments and make a determination on a request from Green Gables Haven Inc for a Special Use Permit to allow a Crisis Shetler Home lo be located at 821 West Green Street (See legal and map below) Supervisor Chases Addition Lot 14, Supervisor Chases Addition Crty of Hastings Barry County. Mchigan JITCH writ Holiday Hours: Christmas Day sum Christmas Eve t>Pm 7am- I Opm \ew Year’s Eve New Year’s Day 7am 2am 7am ioPm Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Han 201 East State Groceries, Deli, Beer, Wine, Jjk V* Liquor, Hunting Licenses P1* 2525 Barber Rd., Hastings KM Open Daily 7am-IOpm Mon.-Sun.; Fl. at Sat. til 11pm 7^ (269) 945-9130 Street. Hastings Mchigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed tc the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and servees upon five days notce to the Hastings City Clerk)telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD can relay servees 1-800-649-3777 Everll G. Manshum City Clerk I �Saxons’ late charge stifled by Scots Brett Bremer Sports Editor Caledonia's varsity boys' basketball team held off the Saxon charge to get a big O-K Gold road win last Friday night, 46-42 in Hastings. "It's a win on the road in the league.'' said Scot Coach Jason VanderWoude. “and J don't care how ugly it was.” As the clock wore down near two min­ utes the Saxons brought the ball down the floor and put on an outstanding display of offensive rebounding, if not shooting. Hastings pulled dow n five straight offen­ sive boards before calling a time out and getting a bucket from Dustin Bowman to cut lhe lead to two with just over a minute remaining. Hastings’ Scott Larsen (left) and Caledonia’s Eli Cooley bang heads while try­ ing to chase down a loose ball. (Photo by Brett Bremer) VanderWoude admitted after the game that rebounding is something his team hasn’t worked on much so far. and that they'll need to improve. Although it was a very physical game, the Saxons had only three team fouls, so they couldn t just send the Scots to the line. Eventually the tough defense forced a steal by Drew Whitney, but lhe Saxons couldn't convert on the opportunity. Kowalski pul the game away from the free throw line with just over two seconds remaining. Saxon Coach Don Schils said that he liked the way that his team played in the second half, but they’ve gotta do it for an entire game. In the first half, the Fighting Scots moved out to a 21-13 lead by holding the Saxons scoreless for the first six minutes of lhe second half, but the string was broken by an Eli Schmidt 3-pointcr and a Drew Bowman steal leading to a lay-up. and the Saxons were right back in the game. A couple of buckets by the Scots leading scorer on lhe night, Abe Mulvihill, kept Caledonia ahead. The second at the buzzer lo send the Scots into lhe locker room with a 25-20 halftime lead. Another buzzer beater by Mulvihill lo end the third, and a quick 3-pointer by Joe Kowalski gave Caledonia its biggest lead of lhe night al nine points, but in less than two minutes the Saxons had cut the lead back down to just three points. Hastings’ Dustin Bowman tries to spin through the double team by Caledonia’s Abe Mulvihill (25) and Greg Jousma (34). (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon Justin Pratt put in his only bucket of the second half with 4:45 to play to cut Caledonia's lead to 40-39, but Mulvihill again answered the call and pul the Scots up three. 7 he Saxons were playing tough defense. Mulvihill was just putting the ball in the basket. * All you can do is give him a pat on the back and say nice shot,” said Schils of the night Mulvihill had. Mulvihill also tied for the top spot in re­ bounding with teammale Eli Cooley, each had six. Kowalski finished with nine points for the Scots. Lading the way for Hastings was Drew Bowman with 12 points. He also did a heck of a job pulling down some big rebounds, especially in lhe second half. Chris Rounds was next on the scoring list for the Saxons with 9 points. Rounds was also the team's top rebounder, pulling down 7 on the night. The Saxons won’t hit the hardwood again until Jan. 3whcn they visit Wayland. Hot lights starting sports meltdown? “Fans braved up lo six inches of snow to see the nationally ranked Irish play one of only two games scheduled in their own gym this season." Is this the future of high school sports, or just a freak of nature like the high school player who drew the attention to the game. LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Ohio. That sentence is in the middle of a story on ESPN.com about the team’s season open­ ing game this winter. First things first. They are talking about a season opening high school basketball game on ESPN.com. When did high school sports become so important outside on one’s town, or league, or even state, but national attention. No one even won the game. I he story was there to say that the power went out before halftime at a high school bas­ ketball game. The next thing in the sentence I have a problem with is the word braved. Do you know why they call these people brave. Because they didn’t have to travel to watch the game. They could have sat at home and watched it on pay-pcr-vicw. Pay-pcr-vicw? For a high school basketball game? It costs what, four dollars to get into a high school bas­ ketball game. Why would you pay to watch something on television when you can go to the game for less. Brave to go to lhe gym in Akron, Ohio. Try driving from Middleville to Delton to sec a game in the middle of boys’ basketball season. I don’t know much about driving around Akron, but I'd assume its not that treacherous. But I guess if the fans were going to sec their team they would have to go out no mat­ ter what the weather was like. Two home games? Two? I wonder how the twelfth man at the end of the bench’s mom feels about that. If she wants to sec her kid play, or do w hat 12th men do. she can go to Cleveland or one of the other places across the nation where the team is playing to watch her 11th grade son in a basketball game. Two home games? Last I knew high schoolers didn’t have that kind of gas money to travel around the country to sec their team, not to mention a little thing called classes. Unbelievable, and I though it was good to sec some Saxons in the stands up at Sparta for a regular season game. I thought a high school team was supposed to represent its community, and not only that but entertain the community. Isn’t that who they arc doing it for. Dick Vitale and Bill Walton broadcast one of the team’s games from midcourt. That would be cool if it was a contest or something. Twist the top and find "dipsy doo dunkaroo” and have Dickie V. broadcast your schools game on the local radio. But it wasn’t a contest. It was important enough to enough people that the game was on national television. If the kid goes to college, yeah right. When he’s in the pro’s he’ll be on TV practically every night. I guess it’s on the job training for him. but I wish I could talk to his teammates. Isn’t that a little bit of a strain on a high school to jump in the big yellow bus and just run from Ohio to Georgia, or wherever, to play a basketball game and then hurry up so they can get back in time for Homeroom, or Shop Gass, or Calculus. That isn't what high school sports are. Isn’t that why there arc all of those select teams, and AAU teams and all of that. So “special’’ players can get their props, or kicks, or whatever you want to call it during the summer when school is out. Since nobody cares lo watch those things except maybe bookies, or agents, or recruiters, or w’hoever. I don't really get all of those things anyway. What’s the point of AAU and “select” teams and the like. Wouldn't you rather spend a day on the playground shooting hoops whh buddies than with a bunch of mercenaries brought together to travel around the state or country and play in front of empty houses. Why go through all of that? How many kids on a great, great AAU team are going to go on to gel a college schol­ arship to play sports? Two? Three? I guess that's the only reason why you would do it. Hoping, to get a scholarship with a ball rather than a book. 1 hen when those kids are in college, even if it's a ju-co program somewhere, what’s to say that they don't pass up the books again because they're gonna get noticed and go pro. Eventually. 99.9% of the people in whatever the “special" program is will have to drop out and find something else to fill their life, and all these extra sports fill up so much time when is there time for anything else? Maybe, that's why nobody I know has gone pro. They didn't devote every waking hour to the sport of their choice. Heck some of the kids I know tried to play three of four different sports instead of locking in on one and shooting for the stars. The only problem is it's probably a little easier to get to the stars than it is to turn pro. I guess that's why this kid is on ESPN and nobody really cares anymore when they launch a shuttle into space. i The Saxons’ Drew Bowman goes up and over Caledonia's Eli Cooley. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions’ long trip pays off The wind, and rain, and snow, and cold may have stopped Hopkins varsity boys’ basketball team from visiting Maple Valley last Wednesday night, but the elements couldn’t stop the Lions from making their trip to Morrice on Friday Dec. 20. Whether it was the weather, or the Ori­ oles, nothing could stop the Lions from blowing the game open in the second half. Valley got stuck play tag Morrice’s style of game in the first half, said Lion Coach Jeff Webb. The Lions went into the halftime locker room down one. but by the time it was time to head back into the snow and onto the bus the Lions had pulled off a 20 point victory, 59-39. The Lions started pressing in the second half, and although they haven't done much of it early this season, “did a nice job with it. Forcing turnovers, and getting easy bas­ kets,” said Webb. Maple Valley capitalized on turnovers to earn their second straight win in the SMAA. The Lions arc 2-J overall. Four different Lions scored in double digits led by Jeff Taylor's 14-point night. Ryan Grider was next on the list with 13 points, followed by Jason Beardslee with 12. and Eric Smith with 10. Jimmy Hirnciss wasn’t too far behind with 7. and Dustin Mead tossed in 3 points. Morrice built its lead with a sagging zone in the first half, and keeping it a half court game. After having some trouble with the outside shot, the Lions started working their inside out game things got a little bet­ ter as they forced Morrice out of the zone. Then Valley made some adjustments at halftime, and the rest is a 21-point turn­ around in the second half. The Lions arc now 2-1 on lhe year with both their wins coming in SMAA play. The next game for the boys in blue is a Saturday evening contest. Dec. 28. at the Kellogg Center against a tough Pennficld team from the Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ tion. Drew Whitney gets over the top of the Scots’ Kyle Hemmes. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panthers off to their best start in 17 years Delton's varsity boys' basketball team is out to its best start in 17 years after down­ ing Paw Paw last Friday night. Panther Head Coach Mike Mohn called the 67-49 victory a huge win for his guys heading into the holiday break. Delton is 3­ 1 now, and Paw Paw was one of the teams in lhe preseason being expected to finish up near the top of the KVA. “We did a lot of growing up offensively and defensively tonight as far as a group." said Mohn. “It was nice to sec.” The Panthers came out with their best defensive effort of the year, led by Todd Champion and Shawn Moore on that end of the floor, and held Paw Paw to just 17 points in the first half lo go into the locker room with a 9-point lead. On the offensive end of the floor lhe Panthers just missed the mark they set against Parchment of having five players in double digit scoring. This time Moore led the way with 15 points. Steve Bourdo tossed in 14. Behind them, three different Panthers finished the night with 9 points. Jeff Younglovc. Chris Gillfillan. and Todd Champion. Part of lhe growth that Mohn was excited about seeing was the 19 team assists his Panthers dished out. “There more you pass, the more you score.” said Mohn. “It really showed." Adding to his 14 points, Bourdo dished out 6 assists. Gillfillan led the team with 7. and also led the team in rebounding by pulling down 13 boards. Moore pulled down 7 rebounds. The Panthers did a good job finding their teammates for shots, and they did a good job of knocking down those shots when they had lhe chance. Delton shot 50% from the floor on the night, including going 5 of 6 from behind the 3-point line. Moore knocked down 3, and Bourdo 2. Delton shot just 20 of 39 from the free throw line, but Mohn said he was glad to sec his team rise above it and play a com­ plete game. Corey Wright, Mike Insalata, and Bran­ don Lester came off the bench to give the Panthers some good minutes and finish out the win. Sophomore Derek Mitchell paced Paw Paw with 12 points. When things get back underway after the holiday break the Panthers host Schoolcraft on Friday Jan. 3. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday December 26 2002 - Page 11 Saxon wrestlers win four at Coldwater The Saxon varsity wrestling team fol­ lowed up O-K Gold win number two last week by placing third at the Coldwater In­ vitational last Saturday. Hastings was 4-1 on the day to finish be­ hind toumey champions Stevensville-Lake­ shore. and Coldwater in the ten team tour­ nament. After blowing past Lakeshore’s 'B' team 76-0 to start the day. Hastings pullco off a 45-33 win over Union City. In the third round of pool play the Sax­ ons went up against host Coldwater, and suffered their only loss of the day as the Cardinals squeaked out a 25-36 victory. RJ. Morgan wrestling at 103 came out a little too fired up and it cost the Saxons in his match with Coldwater. Morgan was called for an illegal slam and his opponent was unable to continue, giving Coldwater six points. If Hastings had gotten the six they would have had a one point lead in the dual. But Morgan ’'redeemed himself a little," said Saxon Coach Mike Goggins, in the consolation finals. With the score tied at 31 heading into the last match, at 103, Morgan scored a pin to give the Saxons the win and a third place finish. Stevensville-Lakeshore took the day’s championship by besting Coldwater in lhe final. Goggins said it was a good day. The difference between getting the win over Coldwater and not just meant that the Sax­ ons went 4-1 on the day and ended up in third place, rather than going 4-1 while fin­ ishing second. “I don’t think we would have beaten Stevensville-Lakeshore,” said Goggins. The Saxons other win on the day came in a 63-6 decision over Gibraltar-Carlson. On the day, both Scott Redman and Ja­ cob Armour went 5-0 on the day, Redman at 145 and Armour at 275. Saxons going 4-1 were Justin Carley at 152, Ryan Ferguson at 135, and Jeff Allen at 119. Each with three wins were Morgan at 103. Tim Bowerman (112), Chad Ferguson (125). Matt Lipstraw (140). and Andrew Ferguson (160). Last Thursday, Dec. 19 Dec. 19 against Unity Christian the Saxons left the mats with a 67-6 victory. It was the team’s sec­ ond straight Gold match where it suffered only one defeat. Tom Rowse, Ryan Ferguson. Andrew Ferguson, and Dan Blair all recorded pins to help the Saxons on their way to victory. Technical fails were earned by Lipstraw at 140 and Carley at 152. Armour. Storm, and Redman all picked up decisions on the mat. Armour won a 7-5 decision at 275. At 189 Storm was a 5-4 winner. Redman outscored his opponent 11 -5 for three points at 145. Unity Christian failed to send any light weights to the mat and Rusty Burgdorf at 103. Tim Bowerman at 112. Jeff Allen at 119. and Chad Ferguson at 125 all picked up forfeit victories. The Saxons head home for the holidays and don’t hit the mats again until the y host the Lamb Invitational on Saturday Jan. 4. Heading to Hastings for the tournament will be Lakewood. Charlotte. ThornapplcKellogg. Petoskey, Delton-Kellogg. Ionia. Kenowa Hills, and Grand Ledge. Vikings all hit a shot against Charlotte Branden O'Mara tries to angle his way past the Charlotte defender and find the hoop. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ‘ We played with great intensity through­ out the game and when things seemed like they weren't geing right someone stepped up and made a play for the team,” said Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball coach Mark Farrell of his team’s win over Char­ lotte last Friday. There couldn’t have been much that didn’t go right as the Vikings walked off the court 69-39 winners. The Viking defense held the Orioles to only 9 field goals in the entire game, only three in the first half. Charlotte got 18 of its 39 points from the free throw line. All ten Vikings who dressed scored in the game all the way from Clint Tobias and his 16 poinu, ouwn to Spencer Duits com­ ing in and going 1 of 2 from the charity stripe in the fourth quarter to finish the game with 1 point. Going down the list of everyone in be­ tween. Scott Secor tossed in 14 points, the only other Viking in double figures. Tyler Bcglin had 9. Corey Thelen 8, Brandon Kaiser 6, Tyler Harms 5. Travis Willard and Branden O’Mara each had 4, and Marc Miller put in a field goal in the fourth quar­ ter to finish with 2 points. “We had a total team effort tonight.” said Farrell. “The kids coming off the bench did a lot of good things for this team tonight.” Not only scoring points, but everybody got into the act all around. Five players tied for the team lead with six rebounds. Secor was the top assist man, but Harms and Thelen each got into the passing action with four. BCC boys remain even With another split week the Barry County Christian varsity boys’ basketball team moved its record to 3-3. At Lansing Lakeside on Tuesday Dec. 12 the BCC boys earned victory number three with a 54-40 victory. BCC jumped out to an early lead before Lakeside was able to battle back to trail by just two at the end of the first quarter. However, BCC pushed the lead to nine to end the half, and the bench helped carry them through the final minutes of the game. Eric Lampherc led the way with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Adam Lampherc tossed in 11. Carlyle Wcstcndorp contributed 8 points, and Ron Holley got things done defen­ sively swiping 5 steals. Friday Dec. 13 battled the Battle Creek Homeschoolcrs into overtime before falling 41-40. The Battle Creek press erased a 6-point BCC lead in the final two minutes of regu­ lation. “We’d like to have that back,” said coach Jim Sprague. Adam Lampherc led the way in scoring for BCC with 18 points. His brother Eric Lampherc added 10 points, as well as 6 re­ bounds, 6 steals, and 4 assists. Carlyle Wcstcndorp also added 6 boards. Now the boys from BCC have a good sized break before getting back into action at home against East Martin on Tuesday Jan. 7. Lucky sevens for Panthers at Eau claire With any already small roster and a host of holiday deserters the Delton varsity wrestling squad took seventh place at the 21 team tournament at Eau Claire last Sat­ urday. Three of the seven Panthers wrestling placed in their flights. At 160, Jim Sweat went 4-0 to take the weight class championship. Trevor Pease at 103 went 3-1 on the day, falling in the finals to take second place. Aaron Schallhom was the other Panther to place on the day. He took fourth in the 189 flight by going 3-2 at the tournament. One of his two losses came when he was forced to default with an injury. Panther Coach Aaron Tabor said that his kids wrestled well. All of the Panthers but one took at least one victory on the day. Earlier in the week, at Lakewood Dec. 17. the Panthers split a pair of matches with Maple Valley and the Lakewood B’ team. The Panther win that afternoon came with a 39-33 score over Maple Valley. Delton’s Boe Bissctt earned a pin in (he second round of his match with Valley’s Tyler Greenfield. Sweat wrestling at 171 pinned Maple Valley’s Matt Conklin 40 seconds into their match. Dustin Morgan earned the other points on the mat for the Panthers with a 5-4 deci­ sion over Maple Valley’s Josh Grasman at 215. Four Maple Valley voids provided the other points for the Panthers in the win. Saturday Dec. 28 is the next time the Panthers hit the mat. at Kclloggsville High School. Secor was also the top thief on the night for the Vikes, pulling out three steals. Bcglin and Thelen each had two of their own as well. Charlotte’s top scorers were Grant Nevins and Dustin Montgomery, they had 7 points apiece. The Vikings get a nice long holiday break before trying for win number two at Portland on Friday Jan. 3. The Vikings’ Scott Secor pushes the ball up the floor against the Orioles. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Trojan eagers pull out OT win over Redskins Last Friday night the TK Trojans moved to 2-2 by pulling out a 61-58 defeat of the Belding Redskins in overtime. Trailing by 7 with five minutes left the Trojans rallied to pull ahead by three points, but Belding knocked down a big 3pointer with 15 seconds left to push the game into overtime. From there the two teams went back and forth a couple of times. TK’s Jon Yeazcl scored 16 of his game high 26 points in the fourth quarter and OT. A 3-pointcr from Ycazel, then a steal and lay-up put the Tro­ jans up one. A pair of free throws from Justin VanSpronscn pushed the Trojan lead to three, and they held on the-final 17 seconds. Yeazel was the only Trojan to finish the night in double digit scoring. Brett Knight was next on the list for the Trojans with 9 points. The Trojans don’t have much of a holi­ day break, they host Lowell this Friday, Dec. 27. TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Innovation/Hillside Park Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN mat the Townshp Board of the Township ot Woodtand. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to proceed on petitions filed with the Township to make certain public improvements consisting of asphalt pawng and related improvements within the Innovation and Hdfsfoe Park Plats, and specifically tor Donna Drive, Ida Street Marie Street. Grace Street Sieb Drive. Edwards Drive and Pollard Drive. a» private roads (the •Improvements') m the Township, has made its final deter nwiatxxi of a special assessment district which consists of the fol­ lowing described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvement and against which al or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed InnovatkxVHittside Park Private Road improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 Lots and Parcels Numbered: 08-154)754)014)0; -012-00; -004-00; -005-00 -006-00, -007-00; -008-00. -009-00. -0104X); 4)11-00; -012-00; 4)134X) 08-150804)02-00; -01200; 4)1900, 02300; 024-00. -03000; 4)31-00; -032-00, 0334)0; -034-00, -03500; 40600; 40700; 40840 -04000; 4)4100. 4)4200. -04300, -0444)0; -045-00; -04600. 4)4700, -04840; 4)5040; 05240, -054-00. 4)5540; -05840. -05740; -05840, -05900; -06040; 4)6140; 06240; -06340; -06740; 1000 Anytime Minutes for $40 1000 Anytime Minutes for MO 4-cent minutes FREE Nationwide Long Distance Add Companions >10 per month Shore 1000 anytime minutes Receive FREE nationwide lang distance MOTOROLA F||P PHONf OFFER AVAILABtE ONLY .WHILE SUPPLIES LAST* CENTENNIAL* WIRELESS KALAMAZOO KALAMAZOO PORTAS! OILTON PORTAS! 504 N O*e Ro*l (269) 268 3800 5585 Gun PoJd Su-te 113 (269) 3494742 543 MAI Dnw (269)5805000 Fetpauscf Food Center (269)6238150 Me^er (269)3291906 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Woodland has made and certified a special assessment roll tor the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost ot said Improvements which « to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land m the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. JANUARY 7. 2003. AT 7 30 O'CLOCK PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 156 S MAIN STREET. WOODLAND. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hail for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPE­ CIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, m which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authonzed by the Township Board of the Township of Woodland Dated October 1. 2002 Cheryl Allen, Clerk Township of Woodland 209 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 26. 2002 Jesse Snow title goes to Lakewood Host Lions finish in third place Lakewood took the top spot at Jesse Snow Invitational at Maple Valley last Sat­ urday by placing seven wrestlers in the top two spots in their weight class at the nine team tournament. Caledonia finished second, followed by Maple Valley in third. Each of those two teams had three wrestlers take home indi­ vidual championships, but Lakewood fin­ ished in the top 5 in eleven of the 12 flights to take the title. In the 103 final Justin Gillons took the ti­ tle by pinning Maple Valley’s Tyler Green­ field in the final. I.akewood’s only other champion was Alan O’Donnell at 275. Valley’s three championships came at 125.135. and 215. At 215, Josh Grasman defeated Pat Weeks from Lakewood to lake the top spot. A Lion and a Viking aiso squared off for the 125 title, where Joey Desrochers of Ma­ ple Valley earned a decision over Lake­ wood’s Mike Lciby. Ben Boss at 135 pinned his opponent from Coopersville to finish in first place. Other area wrestlers in the finals in­ cluded Laicwood’s Sean Williams at 112, Alex Phillips at 160, Eddie Phillips at 171, and Valley’s Jeff Totten at 145. In the consolation finals Lakewood had two winners and the Lions had one. Lakewood’s Adam Wruble finished third at 135 with a pin of Kelloggsville's Carl Merchant. Taking third for the Lions was Ben Swan at 275, where he fell Gull Lake’s Alex Wood. A fourth place finish for Maple Valley was turned in by Kevin Fassett ax 119 after he earned a major decision and a pin in two of his four matches. Others earning points for the Lion team throughout the day were Lance Harvey with a pin in his second match. Matt Brumm recorded two pins while working his way through the 150 pound brackets. Also for the Lions. Andrew Gaber earned a decision in his first match of lhe day. The Lions will wrestle next when they head to the Wayland Invitational on Satur­ day Dec. 28. Lakewood’s wrestlers don’t hit the mat again until the new year when they travel lo Greenville on Saturday Jan. 4. Josh Grasman (top) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements to Fine Lake consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication or control of aquatic weeds and plants, from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land arm in the proposed sp*rcui assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 ofthe Public Acts ofMichigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following Eddie Phillips Kevin Fassett (left) proposed special assessment district: FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Na 2 The lots included within the proposed special assessment district are depicted on the map appearing below the lots and parcel numbers. Lots and Parcels Numbered: 009-019-001 -00.002-00.003-00,004-00, 006-00. 007-00, 008-00 009-029-002-00.008-00,01500.016-00,017-00.018-00, U19-00.020-00,021 -00.022-00,024-00. 03600.04200 00903000100,00200,00300.00400,00500,00600,006-10,007-10,009-20.01300.01500, 02200.02506.02600,140-14.140-15,030-20.150-20 009-05000200.00300.00400.004-10.004-20.00500.005-10.005-20.005-40.00600.007-60. 00800,00900,009-10.010-00,011-00 009065-00600.00800.00900.01100.01200,01300.01400.01500.01600.01700.01800, 01900,02100.02200,03100.03200,03300.03400,03500 00907500100,00300,00500,00600,007-00.00800,00900,01000.01100,012-00.01400. 01500.01600.01700.01800.01900,02000,02100,02200.02300,02400,02800.03100. 03500,03600.037-00.03800.03900. 04000 009-09000100.002-00.00400.00500.00600.007-00.008-00.01000.011-00 01400,01500, 01700.01800.02000.02400,03200,035-00.03600.03700.03800 009-10000100.00200,00400,00500,00600,00700,00800.011-00 009-130001-00.00200.002-10.00600.00700,00800.008-10,01000.01100.01200.01300. 01500.01600,01800.02000.02100,02200.02300,02400,02500 009-13’001 -00.00300.00400,00500.00600,00700.00800,00900.01OOO.01200,01300, 01400.01500.01600.01800,01900,02000 009-14000100.00200.00400,00500.00600,00700.00800.00900.01000.01100.01200 009-14500300,00400.00500,00600 009-15000100.00200.00300.004-00.00500.00600.00700.00800.01000.01100.01200. 01300.01400,01500.01600.01700.01800.02100.02200 009-15500100,00300,00400.00600,00800,00900 009-175001 -00.00200,00300,00400,00500.00600.00700,00800,00900.01OOO. 011 -00. 01200.01300.014-00.01500.01600,01700.01800,01900 009-18000100 009-21500100,00200.00300,00400.00500,00700,00800,00900,01000.01100.01200, 01300.01400.01600,01700.01800.01900,02040.023-00.0"400.02500,02900.03000. 03100 009-220001OO. 00200.00300,00400.00600,00700,00800,00900,010-00,011-00. 01200, 01400,01500.01600,01700,01800.01900.02000,02100,02300,02400.02600.02700. 02800,02900.031 OO. 03300.034-20 United States Dopartmen; of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affaire Midwest Regional Office Whipple Federal Building, One Federal Drive, Room 550 Ft SnoHIng, Mlnneeota 56111-4007 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY A COMMENT PERIOD Action: The Bureau of Indten Attain (BiA) pub­ lished an Environmental Assessment (EA) tor a 30-day public comment period that began November 26.2002. The EA predicts the impacts of the proposed trust acquisition ot 146 acres of •and located in Wayland Township. Allegan County, in southwest Michigan tor gaming pur­ poses of the Match-E-Be-Naah-She Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED BY 45 DAYS: The Department of lhe Intenor has extended the comment period by 45 days. Your written comments wfl be timely if postmarked on or before Feb. 10,2003. Please send your written comments and name and address to: Larry Morrin. Regional Director BIA Midwest Region Whipple Federal Buildfog One Federal Drive. Room 550 Fl Shelling. MN 55111-4007 PRINTED COPIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE: Due to an overwhelming demand tor printed copies of the EA. we have already exhausted the supply of printed copies. However, the EA is available on the internet. Both of the following libraries have public Internet access and can show you how to find the website. Each library also has printed EA copies available at their ref­ erence desks: Allegan Pubic Library Henka District Library Reference Desk Reference Desk 331 Hubbard Street 149 S Main Street Allegan. Ml 49010 Wayland. Ml 49348 Phone: 269-673-4625 Phone: 269-792-2891 INTERNET WEBSITE: httpJ7wwwAnbpi.org Date Friday. December 19. 2002 (12/26) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MQfilfiAQLSALE . Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard G. Sunior and Debra S. Sunior. husband and wife. to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 16, 1999 and recorded January 3. 2000 in Liber 1039754, Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bankers Trust Company of California. NA. As Custodian Or Trustee by assignment dnfod December 21, 1999 end recorded on Much 17. 2000 in Uber 1042197. Barry County Records. There is claimed to w due on such mortgage the sum of One Hur.c:oo Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Five a.fo 15/100 Dollars (8106,635.15) including friUr-jM al the rale of 13.8% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hureby gnren that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings in Barry County. Mchigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 9. 2003. The premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as; The North 1/2 of Lots 1166 and 1167 of the City of Hastings, formerly Village, according lo the TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on January 8, 2003, at 7:30 p.m.. at the Township Hall. 13641 S. M-37 Highway. Bsttle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvemenu, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relsting to said Improvemenu. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO i HE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice w as authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated December 13.2002. recorded plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date at the sate. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys lor Bankers Trust Company of California. N.A . As Custodian Of Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fite No. 209.1119 Notice ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dufauft has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by David L Sensiba and Katherine M. Sensiba. husband and wife (original mortgagors) to First Chicago NBD Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated Novem­ ber 7.1997. and recorded on November 19.1997 in Document No. 1004303 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., as assignee by an assignment dated June 1, 1999, which was recorded on May 5, 2000, in Document No. 1043933 Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY AND 86/100 dollars ($84,540.86). including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained In said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1XX) pjn.. on January 9, 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRVING, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 379 Feet of the West 60 acres of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West except tbs West 744 feet thereof subject to the right of way tor Grange Road. The redemption period shall be 6 monlh(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period Shaw be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: November 28,2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Rte *200231113 Team J (12/26) Notice of Mortgage Foredoeww Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE O BTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hes been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Julia Carpenter Chandler, a single woman (original mortgagors) to EquiCredit. Mortgagee, dated December 16,1999, and recorded on December 27. 1999 in Document No. 1039501, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX AND 49/100 dottars ($84,006.49), including interest at 11.850% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml at 1XX) p.m., on January 23, 2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 18 of Aben Johnson's Addition No. 1, to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats on Page 48. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms Ml 48025 Fite 420023X52 Team R (1/9) Approved previous minutes, bitts and received standfog reports. Approved rezoning 3.5 acres from AR to RL Resolutions 2002-11 and 12. Accepted 2003 trade In price tor smal tractors, and re-appointed the members of the Board of Review Committee Meeting Adjourned 7:35 p m. Linda Eddy-Hough. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Atoert. Supervisor (12/26) Notice of Mortgage Forectoeure Sate THS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OCTAW Wtt_L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hm boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bertram C. Wiggins and Karon A. Wiggins (original mort­ gagors) to Amerifirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated August 19.1998, and recorded on September 8. 1996 in Uber Document No. 1017562 in Berry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Homeside Lending. Inc., a Division ot Washing­ ton Mutual Bank. Assignee by an assignment dated August 18. 1998. which was recorded on September 23.1998, in Document No. 1018333, Berry County Records, on which mortgage toers is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of SEVENTH-ONE THOUSAND ONE HU7JDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 27/100 dottars ($71,128.27). inducting interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power ot sate contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win bo foreclosed by a sate of the mort­ gaged promises, or some part of them. at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouee in Hastings. Ml, at 1XX) p.m., on January 30.2003. Said promisos are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section X, Town 2 North. Range 10 West thence South 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds West on the West Section Uno. 665.38 feet to the North hne of the South half of the North half of the Northwest fractional quarter of said Section 30; thence South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on the North line of said South half of the North hett. 971.00 feel to toe piece of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 89 degrees 19 minutes 50 seconds East on said lino. 950.00 feet: thence South 00 dogroes 36 minutes 44 seconds West parallel to the West Section line. 661 84 foot; thence North 89 degreee 23 minutes 16 seconds West on the South fine of said South half of toe North half, 500.00 teat thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East. 304.00 foot; thence North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West 450.00 loot; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes <1 seconds East. 357.84 feet to too piece of boginnfog. Subject to an easement for ingress, egress and public utili­ ties over the North 66 feet of the South 104 feet of the above parcel. Together with an easement for ingress and egress and public utilities over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the South line being deserhed as commencing at the Southeast cor­ ner of the above described parcel of land; thence North 00 degrees 36 minutes 44 seconds East 38 0 feet to the piece of boginnfog of said ease­ ment; thence the South line of said easement runs North 89 degrees 23 minutes 16 seconds West. 1921.0 feet to the West Section lino and the point of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19. 2002 . FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite 4200225713 Team J (1/16/03) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 26 2002 - Page 13 Pennfield wins battle of the Panthers Delton's varsity volleyball team headed down to Pennfield to take on another squad of Panthers last Wednesday. Pennfield got the best of Delton in all three of the games they played. Scores were 15-4,15-8, and 15-3. The loss drops the Panthers lo 0-7 over­ all this winter. For both teams of Panthers it was the first KVA match of the season. The girls jump right back into action on Friday Dec. 27 when they visit Lawton. Af­ ter that comes their break as they wait until Jan. 9 for a tri-mcct at Vicksburg. The next KVA game for Delton is Jan. 9 at Paw Paw, and the countdown to the first home match has dwindled down to just a month away. LEGAL NOTICES Samantha Doubledee (5) tries to re­ cover after Delton shot gets blocked back. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Jen Young (1) comes down after sending a spike speeding towards the Pennfield Panthers. (Photo by Linda Boyce) Trojan spikers reach semis at Wyoming Park The Middleville varsity volleyball team, coming off a season where they set a school record for victories, has started off strong and Saturday finished in the semi-fi­ nals at the Wyoming Park invitational. The Trojans fell 15-11, 15-9 to lhe hosts from Park in the semi’s, but had a good day, handing eventual champions South Christian their only split of the day. South Christian went 5-0-1 on their way to the title, but Middleville got the best of the Sailors in the first game the two teams p’ayed early in the day in pool play. Middleville went 4-1-1 on the day. They started the morning off with a 15-10, 15-1 win over Ottawa Hills, then came the split with South Christian before moving into the elimination round where the Trojans won In total the Trojans are now 8-2-1, after winning their half of the Otsego Inviutional on the season’s first weekend, Sal. Dec. 21. HMS boys’ basketball Eighth Grade Gold Jenison defeated the Hastings boys on Dcq. 18 by the scored of 49-18. Matt Donnini was the top scorer for the Saxons with 7 points, Mike Bckker and David Cole each added four points. Bckker really got things done down low. He fin­ ished the game with 11 rebounds and 5 blocked shots. Dec. 17. the boys fell to Rockford 56-23. Michael McGandy was the top scorer for Hastings with 11 points. Donnini added 6. as did Bryan Skcdgell. Bckker was again the leading rebounder for the team with 7. Seventh Grade Gold The seventh grade boys beat a preciously undefeated team from Jenison Dec. 18. 28­ 18. Ryan Vogel had a team high 13 points in the win and Stephen Tolgcr tossed in 8. Ryan Cain led the team with 7 rebounds, and he also had 3 points. Dec. 17. the boys played a great game, but came up on the short end of a 29-28 fi­ nal. Kcnnelh Quick’s last second tip in at­ tempt came just after the final buzzer sounded. Cain led the team in scoring with 8 points, and Kenneth Quick chipped in 6. Stephen Tolgcr added 5. Cain and Vogel tied al the top of the re­ bounding list with 4. Jordan Rambin had 6 steals for lhe Sax­ ons. Eighth Grade Blur Forest Hills Northern got the best of the eighth grade blue boys twice last week. Dec. 19. the Huskies won 28-18. Justin Carroll was the lop scorer for the Saxons with 9 points . He also Jiad 4 rebounds and 7 steals. Carroll was lhe only Saxon to knock down more than one field goal in the game. The 28-18 was one point better than the boys did against Northern when the teams met on Monday Dec. 16. That time the Saxons fell 29-18. Canoil again was the top scorer lo Hast­ ings with 6 points. Nate Brady tossed in 4 points, and Scott Homrich chipped in 3. Seventh Grade Blue The seventh grade blue boys also fell lo FHN twice last week. Wednesday Dec. 19 by the final score of 35-17. Eric Haney was the top scorer for the Saxons with 6 points, and Jon Peurach added 4. The meeting between lhe two teams on Monday Dec, 16 was much more competi­ tive, but the Saxons still fell, 36-32. Haney was again the top scorer, this time with 9 points. Curtus Cowles had 8, and Tyler Eaton 4. Eric Treadwell added 3 points in the loss. BOWLING SCORES Thursday Mixed Cook Jackson 36 1/2; King Pins 32; Three Frogs 32; Middle Inkers 31; Hastings Bowl 30 1/2; last Minute 30; Who’s Up 23; Just Us 21. Men's God Games and Series - J. Rcffett 198 548; C. VanHoulen 220-514; C. Haywood 172-485; C. Mugridge 180; B. Hasman 151. Women’s Good Games and Series - O. Gillons 193-478; L. Jackson 173-458; S. lambert 149-441; L. Miller 154-414; S. McKee 205; F. Haynes 185; L. McClelland 162; S. Cooley 123. Thursday Angels Farmers Ins. 36-24; B & R Testing 34­ 26; Varney’s Const. 33.5-26.5; Cedar Creek Groc. 33-27; Shamrock Tax em 30-30; Maxi Muffler 29.5-30.5; Hastings Bowl 28-32; Pct World 27-33; Blcam’s Eaves 26.5-33.5; Colemans/Hastings 22.5-37.5. High Games and Series - R. Houghtalin 156; N. Bechtel 166; C. Hurless 152; J. Gasper 179; L. Pierson 131; V. Brown 193; C. Burpee 160. C. Cooper 171; T. Soya 161; C. Nichols 189; K. Hawthorne 144; d. Nichols 141; P. VanOost 142; N. Kloosterman 146; C. Keller 175; C. Curtis 146; L. Perry 170-504; E. Hammontree 170; K. Covey 152; I). Staines 167; T. Daniels 199-5 i 5; T. Pennington 200-554; T. Phenix 162; L. Barnum 176; V. Gixxienough 155; B. Cuddahee 185; J. Wyant 181. Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Clifford J Gerwig. a married man as his sole and sepa­ rate property and Carol S Gerwig. hts wife (orig­ inal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for CTX Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 30. 2001. and recorded on June 7.2001 m Document Number 1060999 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 90/100 dollars ($118.546 90). including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sale contained m said mortgage and tha statute in such case made and provided, notice « hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises or some part of them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 pm, on January 23. 2003 Said premises are situated m TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 15. Leohrs Landing, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 61 Together with an easement for the benefit of Lets 1 thru 4 inclusive. 13 thru 15 inclusive, and Lots 33 thru 35. inclusive over part of Lot 37 of Leohr s Landing 41 described as Commencing at a point on Lakeview Road at the comer of Lots 37 and 38 of the plat of Leohr s Landing No. 1; thence Southeasterly on the Westerly lot line of Lot 37. 20 feet for the point of beginning, thence Northwesterly on said tot line 20 feet; thenceneedy on the tot kne common to Lots 37 and 38 of said plat to the Easteriy line of Lot 37, thence South 41 degrees 17 East on Said Easteriy line a distance of 60 feet, thence Southwesterly to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 12, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott A Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite #200224389 VA Team F (1/203) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default h$s be^ m*de m the conditions of a mortgage made by Tomas L. Sanchez and Connie Sanchez. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Charles F. Curry Company, a Missouri Corporation, Mortgagee, dated January 11. 1994. and recorded or January 18. 1994 to Uber 995 on Page 19 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as nominee tor Homeside Lending Inc., its successor and assigns, Assignee by an assignment dated February 5. 2001. which was recorded on May 14. 2002. in Document No. 1060482. Barry County Records, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE AND 08/100 de liars ($46,729.08). including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained to said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line of Lot 30 of the recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded to Uber 3 of Plats on Page 22. a distance of 25 feet from the Southwest comer of said Lot 30; thence South 84 degrees 30 minutes East 100 46 feet to a point 25 feet South from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 29. a distance of 171 5 feet for a place of beginning; thence South on a further extension of said Easteriy line of said Lot 29 a distance of 171.44 feet to the waters edge of a lake; thence North 81 degrees 09 minutes 04 seconds West along said waters edge 101.23 feet to a point on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 30: thence North on said Southerly extension of the Westerly line of Lot 30 a distance of 168 40 feet; thence Southeasterly in a straight line to the place of beginning. Subject to a non-exclusive easement for purposes of ingress and egress over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel A that is appurtenant to and reserved by the grantor to the following parcel B Parcel B: Commencing at a point on the Southerly exten­ sion of the Westerly line of Lot 30 of the recorded plat of Poplar Beach Number 1. as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats. Page 22. a distance of 25 feet from the Southwest corner of said Lot 30. thence South on an extension of said Westerly line of Lot 30. a distance of 168.41 feet for a place of begin­ ning; thence North 168 41 feet; thence South 84 degrees 30 minutes East 100 46 feet to a point South 25 feet from the Southeast comer of Lot 29 of said plat of Poplar Beach Number 1; thence South on an extension of the Easterly line of said Lot 29. a distance of 171.5 feet; thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the place of beginning Also conveying to grantee a non-exclusive easement appurtenant to the aforesaid parcel A for purposes of ingress and egress thereto over the West 25 feet of the aforesaid parcel B. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a, m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team M (248) 593-1304 Interested Purchasers: www rmdlandmortgageco.com foreclosure Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200230891 Team M (1/2/03) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTE M PTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly O. Cote, a Married Person and Connie F. Cote. His Wife (original mortgagors) to Flagstar Bank. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 20. 2000, and recorded on July 25. 2000 in Doc. *1047212. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., a New Jersey Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated February 22.2001, which was recorded on March 26. 2001. In Doc. *1057213. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUN­ DRED THIRTY-ONE AND 31/100 dollars (S114,731.31), including interest at 8.500% per annum Under the power ot sale contained in said mortgage and the statute to such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 23.2003. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HAST­ INGS, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The South 1/2 of Lot 1039, except the East 20 feet and the South 1/2 of Lot 1040 of the dty. for­ merly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber A of Plats, on Page INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. Dated: December 12, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Fanns, Ml 48025 File *200233154 Team S (1/®) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condrtnns of a mortgage made by Robert E Madden Jr. and Christy M. Madden, husband and wife, to Amenquest Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated July 23,2001 and recorded August 1. 2001 m Doc# 1064016. Barry County Records There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Two and 49/100 Dollars ($66,942 49) inciudmg inter­ est at the rate of 10 9% per annum Under the power of sate contained m the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somepart of them, at public venue at the Barry Coyfr Shouse « blastings to Bary County. . Mchigan at 1:00 p.m. on January 30. 2003 The premises are loca’ad m the City of Hastings. Barry County. Mchigan. and are desenbed as: The North 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2. Stock 10. Daniel Striker s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan according to the recorded plat The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless the property is determined abandoned m accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sate The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated December 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Amenquest Mortgage Corporation. As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 214 0565 (1/23) FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE C ONTACT OUR OTKIE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. M'-RTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made ,,Ae ondrbons of a mortgage made by Amy Suwyn aryj Russe|i Suwyn wife and husband (original »-~rlgagOrS) to Concorde Acceptance Corporation Mortgagee. dated January 17.2002. and recordeo On March 11. 2002 in Uber Document *107t-j67 to Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the JPMorgan -ha8e Trustee, , Assignee by an ass^ment qaleq January 28. 2002. which was record on September 6. 2002. in Liber Documtnt a1086949 Barry Ccjnty Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TV»o THOUSAND EIGHTY-SIX AND 46/100 Dollars ($132.066 46). including interest at 9.190% per anr:jrn Under the power of sate contain in said mortgage and the statute in such case and provided, notice ts hereby given that sa-j mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p m., on January 30. 2003 Said premises are situated to TOWNSHIP OF IRVING. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: The land referred to to this Policy, situated to the County of Barry. Township of Irving. State of Michigan, is described as foltows: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 89^37’52’ East 974.70 feet along the North line of said Northeast 1/4 ; thence South 00*44’14’ West 1187.69 feet along the East line of the West 60 acres of said Northeast 1/4 to the centeritoe of State Road; thence North 72*31*34’ West 172.30 iset along sted centerline, thence South 00*44’14’ '.Vest 287.34 feet to the place of beginning; thenci South 00*44’14’ West 220.0 feet; thence North 78’11’16’ West 412.30 feet; thence North 00*44’14’ East 220.0 feet, thence South 78’11’16' East 412X feet to the place of beginning. Subject to and together with an easement as described to the ‘Easement Descnption ” Also, that part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 comer of said Section, thence South 89^7’52’ East 974.70 feet along the North hne of sato Northeast 1/4; thence South 00*44’14’ West 1187.69 feet along the East line of the West 50 acres of said Northeast 1/4 to the centeritoe of State Road; thence South 00*44’14’ West 264.0 feet to the place of twin­ ning; thence South 00*44’14* West 300.77 feet; thence South 79^6’39* West 168.26 feet; thence North 00*44’14* East 360 0 feet; thence South 89’15'46" East 165.0 feet to the place of begin­ ning Subjects to and together with an easement as described to the ’Easement Description.’ Easement Description: An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over a 66 foot wide strip of land, the . Easterly line of which is described as: That part of the East 1/4 of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West. Irving Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing al the North 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 00*44'14’ West. 888.32 feet along the North-South 1/4 Itoe of said Section to the centeritoe of State Road; thence South 72*31*34’ East 441.0 feet along said cen­ terline to the place of beginning of the East line of said 66 foot wide easement; thence South 01’13*25* West 960.59 feet to the point of ending of said easement. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: December 19 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 . File *200231986 ’ Team H (1/16/03) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. January 6. 2003. at 7:X p m to the Hastings City HaH Council Chambers, 201 East State Street. Hastings Michigan The purpose of the Public Heanng ts for Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on a request from the the Hastings First Baptist Church tor a Special Land Use Permit to allow the expansion of the existing Youth Center on a parcel ot land located at 309 East Woodlawn Avenue (See legal and map below) Legal description LOTS 9. 10. 11. ia 13 AND OUTLOT A OF THE PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AND ALSO THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN1Y. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF OUTLOT A OF SAID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE EAST 16 5 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES X MINUTES WEST TO A POINT SOUTH 1 DEGREE WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 77 OF SAID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. THENQE NORTH 1 DEGREE EAST 336 5 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT X OF S^ID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES X MINUTES EAST TO A POINT NORTH 1 DEGREE EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 9 OF SAID PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE WEST 353 FEET TO SAID NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES X MINUTES WEST TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING HASTINGS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO : Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street Hastings Michigan 49056 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide nec­ essary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone numter 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everll G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 26. 2002 NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN W»LL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ot a mortgage made by James Holland and Jackie Holland, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to EqmCredil Corporation of America. Mortgagee, dated December 27. 1999, and recorded on January 5. 2000 in Document No. 1039830, in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUN­ DRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUN­ DRED TWELVE AND 53/100 dollars ($134,412.53). including interest at 11.200% per annum. Under the powei of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provioed, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 p.m., on January 23. 2003. Said prem.s*»s are situated m TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: A parcel of land in Section 10 and 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of Section 11. and running thence East 713 feet along the South line of Section 11; thence North 4 degrees 19 minutes West 510.1 feet along the center line of Cobb Road; thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes West 902 feet along the center of Cobb Road to the true place of beginning; thence West 1115.4 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes West 225 feet parallel with the East line of Section 11; thence East 1116 feet parallel with the South line of Section 11, to the center line of Cobb Road, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes East 225 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Dated: December 12. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team R (248) 593-1305 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite *200213991 Team R (1/9) Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James E. Nielsen. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 2. 1999, and recorded on September 7. 1999 Instrument No. 1034981 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-record­ ed on November 19. 1999 in Instrument • 1038253. Barry County Records and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Assignee by an assignment dated September 2, 1999. which was recorded on October 6. 1999. in Instrument No. 1036237. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of SIXT/-EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 92/100 dollars ($68,826.92), including Interest at 9.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml, at 1:00 p.m.. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: All that part of Lot 8 lying North of Highway, also the West 1/2 of Lot 4 and also a strip of land 6 feet wide off the South side of the West 1/2 of Lot 1. all in Block 25 of I. N. Keeler's addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1 of Plats on Page 12. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period Shan be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 5. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Teams (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 Fite •200128353 Team S (1/2/03) NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the County Agricultural Preservation Board. The Farmland Preservation Ordinance stipulates that the Board must consist of: three individuals with agricultural interest, one elected official in township govern­ ment. one individual with real estate or develop­ ment interests and one individual representing local natural resource conservation interests. If you qualify to serve under any of the above requirements, applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse and must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on January 14, 2003. We make COPIES, including FULL COLOR! J-Ad Graphics PRINT PLUS North ofHastings on Highway M-43 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 6. 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers. 201 East State Street, Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the Public Hearing is for Planning Commission to solicit comments and make a determination on a request from the City of Hastings’ Department of Public Services Parks and Recreation Department, for a Special Land Use Permit to allow the construction of a picnic pavilion on a parcel of land located at 1035 East State Street (see map and legal below) CITY OF HASTINGS LOTS 61. 62. 63. 64 AND PART LOT 65 SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDN DESC AS COM AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE W SIDE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 SEC 16 T3N R8W AND E R/W LN OF MCRR ROW AT AN IRON STAKE SET IN CONCRETE. TH S 42 DEG 10*E 150 FT TH E 95 FT TH N 29 DEG 55 E 96 FT TO PO B TH N 25 DEG 27E 630 FT TO THE WLY BANK OF THE THORNAPPLE RIVER TH NE*LY ALG SD RIVER TO THE N LN LOT 65 TH N 87 DEG 45*W 631 FT TH S 60 DEG 15*W 395 FT TO THE SFC LN COMMON TO SEC 16 & 17 TH S 648 45 FT TH S 53 DEG 31*E 300 FT TO PO B EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOTS 62. 63. 64 AND 65 DESC AS BEG AT THE WESTERMOST COR LOT 61 TH N 48 DEG 29'48'E 139 92 FT ALG NWLY LN LOT 6 TH S 41 DEG 04'E 154.87 FT TH N 59 DEG 48*45’E 198 88 FT ALG THE SEXY LN LOT 61 TH S 39 DEG 04’37’E 442.7 FT TH S 48 DEG 2150HN 176 FT THE S 41 DEG 04 E 299 69 FT TH S 49 DEG 15’24*W 33 45 FT TH N 52 DEG 50W 43 FT TH S 01 .DEG 41'56%* 149 12 FT ALG ETY LN LOT 64 TH N 41 DEG 04W 1013.91 FT ALG SWLY LN SDI,OTS 64. 63. 62 AND 61 TO PO B RESERVING ONTO GRANTOR AN EASEMENT 80 FT WIDE DESC AS BEG AT SOUTHERNMOST COR LOT 64 TH N 41 DEG 04V* 117 82 FT TH N 01 DEG 41'56*E 211 30 FT TH S 41 DEG 04 E 117 82 FT TH S 01 DEG 41'56%* 211 30 FT ALG E LN LOT 64 TO P.O B. ALSO EXCEPTING THAT PART LOT 65 DESC AS: BEG AT A POINT ON THE W LN LOT 65 WHICH LIES N 01 DEG 41'56-E 92 14 FT FROM SOUTHERNMOST COR COMMON TO LOTS 64 AND 65 TH N 01 DEG 41'56’E 56 96 FT ALG W LOT LN TH S 52 DEG SCE 43 FT TH S 49 DEG 15*24%’/ 47 46 FT TO PO B Written comments wiU be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 201 East State Street Hastings Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay sennees 1­ 800-649-3777 Evaril G. Manahum City Clerk Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Brock E Walther, a single person (original mortgagors) to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Inc f/k/a Norwest Mortgage inc . Mortgagee dated June 11 1999 and recorded on June 16. 1999 in Instrument No 1031206 m Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 83/100 dollars ($96.160 83). including interest at 7 500% per annum ' Under the power of sale contained in sad mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1 00 p m. on January 30. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Center of M-79 m the Village of Quimby where the road North intersects the highway, thence West along the center of the highway 185 Feet for the place of beginning thence North 424 Feet more or less, to the Right­ Of-Way of the Kent. Barry and Eaton Railroad; thence West 150 Feet, thence South 437 Feet, more of less, to the centerline of East Quimby Roio (M-79). thence East 150 Feet to the Place of Beginning, all being in the Section 26. Town 3 North, Range 8 West Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unlass determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate Dated December 26. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 Fite *200232708 Team D (1/16) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OCR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE-Defautt ha* been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gregory A. Hickey and Karen E. Hickey . husband and wife (original mortgagors) to MMS Mortgage Services. LTD. Mortgagee, dated January 29. 2001, and recorded on February 12, 2001 in Liber Document • 1G54862 on Page in Barry County Records, Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. Assignee by an assignment dated February 2. 2001, which was recorded on February 12. 2001, in Liber Document • 1054863 on Page . Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 78/100 dollars ($91,166.78), including interest at 7.750% per annum. Under the power of sate contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage wiH be foreclosed by a sate ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml, at 1:00 PM. on January 16. 2003 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2 of Supervisor's Plat of Acker's Point, according to the plat thereof recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 73. in Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, together with part of Point road and part of Lot 4 as shown in said plat, more par­ ticularly described as: beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 2. running thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 76.50 feet to the Southwest comer of said Lot 2; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 132 feet to the Southeast comer of said Lot 2; thence South 1 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet to the South line of point road; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 140.02 feet along said South line; thence North 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds West 67.08 feet to the Southeast comer of Lot 4 of said Plat; thence North 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West 5.00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds East 24.13 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 2.95 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 13.50 feet to the place of beginning; and together with rights of ingress and egress tn easement "F" as hereinafter described. Easement “F a strip of land in varying width being a part of Lots 4 and 5 and a part of Point Road in the Supervisor's Plat ot Acker's Point in Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, as recoroed in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 73. described as follows: commencing at the Northwest comer of Lot 3 of said plat and run­ ning thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 13.50 fee! along the Westerly prolongation of the North line of said Lot 3 for the true place of begin­ ning; thence South 01 degree 30 nwutes West 68.95 feet; thence South 20 degrees 46 minutes 17 seconds West 24.13 feet; thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East 5.00; thence South 8 degrees 47 minutes 10 seconds East 56.21 feet; thence Northwesterly 15.25 feet along the arc of a curve to the right of radius 35.00 feet; the chord ot which bears North 33 degrees 45 minutes 20 West 15.11 feet; thence continuing Northwesterly 51.79 feet along the arc of a curve to the nght of radius 185 00 feet, the chord of which bears North 13 degrees 15 min­ utes 24 seconds West 51.62 feet; thence North 19 degrees 38 minutes 26 seconds East 23 47 feet; thence North 1 degree 30 minutes East 83.47 feet to the Northwesterly line of said Lot 4; thence North 51 degrees 45 minutes’East 5.85 feet to the Northernmost comer of said Lot 4; thence South 1 degree 30 minutes West 19.97 feet; thence South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 6.5 feet to the place of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 12, 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File • 200233313 Team C (1/02X13) Middle school band students taking part at the solo and ensemble festival ear­ lier this month were (front row. from left) Dakota Storey, Kayla Angeletti. (second row) Molly Wallace. Jason Bies. Erich Iberfe, (third row) McKenzie Densmore. Kelly Cuncannan. Kristina Dobbin, Shandi Kosbar, (fourth row) Amy Kidder, Amanda Mueller, Amber Pontius. Haather Murphy. Maggie Buehl. Alex Neil and Alyssa Case Middle school band students who participated in the recent solo and ensemble festival were (first row. from left) Brendan Lomas. Tara Schoessel. Audrey Valen­ tine (second row) Levi Robbins. Matt Gardner. Stephen Haynes, Kevin Arm­ strong, (third row) Michael Clark Ryan Bosma, Tony Brooks. Matt DeBolt, (fourth row) Lisa Gorodenski. Rebecca Christensen, Carson Letot, Eric Haney, (fifth row) Aaron Roobol, Emily Graybill, Jason Washbum, Joe Arnett and Katherine Partridge. Hastings Middle Schoolers earn top band fest ratings Hastings Middle School seventh and eighth grade band students participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival Dec. 7. The festival is sponsored by the Michi­ gan School Band and Orchestra Associa­ tion, which is dedicated to music education and the role it plays in the development of the whole person. "As an expressive art, instrumental mu­ sic requires growth in physical, intellectual, emotional and aesthetic areas,” said band director Joan Bosserd-Schroeder. "Re­ search has linked higher student achieve­ ment in study skills, tests and other areas that are an integral part of every child's education. In addition, music provides a ...for Quality Printing, call... 945-9554 We would like the opportunity to quote your work J-Ad Graphics ll.iumy wonderful opportunity for enjoyment that can continue throughout a person's life.” Students receiving first division ratings, representing outstanding performances in the festival, were Alyssa Case. Kristina Dobbin, Molly Wallace. Amber Pontius, Jason Bics, Dakota -Storey. Kayla Angeletti, Brittany Sutherland, Michael Clark, Emily Graybill, Levi Robbins, Kathryn Partridge, Tara Schoessel, Matt Gardner, Chris Mciscnbach, Maggie Buehl, Rebecca Christensen. Eric Haney. Ryan Bosma. Lisa Gorodenski and Erich Ibcrle. Students receiving second divison rat­ ings, representing a good performance with minor flaws, were Anna Symonds, Tony Brooks, Aaron Roobol, Alex Neil, Kelly Cuncannan, Carson Letot, Shandi Kosbar, Kevin Armstrong. Tiffany Edwards, Au­ drey Valentine, Amy Kidder, Heather Mur­ phy, Jason Washburn. Stephen Haynes, McKenzie Densmore. Joe Arnett. Brendan Lomas and Matt DcBolt. Also participating was Amanda Mueller. "The students had a wonderful experi­ ence performing a solo or an ensemble for the adjudicators at the festival," said Bosse rd-Schrocdcr. Correction: An error was made in the Dec. 1 i Ban­ ner story about the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Planning Com­ missioner Jim Alden is the planning com­ mission representative on the Solid Waste Oversight Committee. The chairman of that committee is Dr. V. Harry Adrounic. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 26. 2002 - Page 15 LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bruce H jnter and Renee Hunter, husband and wife as join: tenants (original mortgagors) to Long Beach Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated May 17. 1999. and recorded on June 1. 1999 in Liber Document No. 1030411 in Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the First Union National Bank, a National Banking Association, as Trustee for the Ace Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 1999-LB2. Assignee by an assignment dated April 23. 2002, which was recorded on December 4. 2002. in Uber Document No 1092966. Barry County Records, on which mortgage ttiere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 46/100 dol­ lars ($122,214 46). including interest at 10.490% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute m such case made and provided, notice .s hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 100pm, on January 30. 2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are First time around Carter Ransome is celebrating his first Christmas. His mom said his sock will be filled with toys and lots of presents under the tree. The 12-week old youngster is the son of Jill and Michael Ransome of Hastings Post commanders sued for damage from tear gas by Shelly Suber Staff Writer A Michigan insurance company is trying to recover more than $400,000 it paid to a Keller Road couple whose home was dam­ aged when troopers used tear gas Feb. 17, 2001, to flush out a gunman who had been barricaded inside for 12 hours. Because the stale can not be sued, Michi­ gan State Police commanders F/Ll. Dale W. Pee! of the Wayland post and F/Lt. Greg Krusinga of the Hastings post are the targets of a three-count civil claim filed by Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company which had insured the home belonging to the gunman a fonrer landlords, Lon and Pauline Drcwyor. The suit was originally filed in Allegan County Circuit Court July 22. but was transferred to Barry County earlier this month because the incident occurred in Barry County, an Allegan court spokesper­ son said. The suit has not been filed officially in Barry County, however, pending payment of filing fees, according to court records. In the pending suit, the insurance com­ pany claims that the incident began when Wayland troopers Brian J. DcWysc and Ryan D. Maki, along with two other troop­ ers, attempted to serve a criminal bench warrant on Jerome R. Heth. Heth fled from the officers and entered the Drcwyor residence without permission and additional troopers were called to the scene, including a Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team because Heth re­ fused lo vacate the Drcwyor home volun­ tarily. “After unsuccessful negotiations with Mr. Heth, the Michigan State Police Emer­ gency Support introduced canisters of... tear gas into lhe Drcwyor residence,” lhe lawsuit stales. Because Krusinga and Peel were in com­ mand of the scene at lhe time the gas canis­ ters were introduced into the heme and ex­ ploded. they arc being targeted by the law­ suit. which also claims the gas permeated the interior and the contents of lhe resi­ dence. “Frankenmuth Mutual has paid the Drcwyors’ claims arising from the tear gas contamination in the amount of $403,777.” the suit states, adding in lhe first count that the actions of the police that day constitute a trespass or nuisance. “The intrusions of the tear gas canisters, tear gas and tear gas fumes onto and into the Drcwyors' property constitute a taking of private property by an act of govern­ ment." suit claims in the second count. The third count alleges gross negligence on the parts of Kruisinga and Peet because the insurance company believes that the tear gas was “not recommended for use in an interior of a building, particularly a building inhabited by humans.” Peet and Krusinga are being defended by the Michigan Attorney General’s office. Their answer lo the complaint was not available al press time Monday. However, a spokesperson has said the two commanders arc being targeted be­ cause Heth would likely not be able lo pay the $400,000 the insurance company is seeking. Heth was charged with felonious assault with a dangerous weapon, two charges of use of a firearm in the commission of a fel­ ony and two misdemeanor charges for ille­ gal entry and malicious destruction of po­ lice property. After pleading no contest lo assault with a dangerous weapon and illegal entry. Heth was sentenced in January 2002 to serve 11 months in jail with credit for 11 months served. At the time of the incident, police said troopers from the Wayland post had at­ tempted to serve a misdemeanor warrant on Heth at a location on Keller Road near Marsh Road at about for allegedly failing to appear in Allegan County District Court on a drunk driving charge. "Troopers located (Heth) sitting in his vehicle with a cased gun lying across the front passenger scat," according to the Wayland troopers. "Troopers made con­ tact...and advised him that he had a warrant for his arrest as he sat locked inside his ve­ hicle." Police said attempts to negotiate with Heth failed and he subsequently fled the scene in his vehicle "only to stop a short distance away at the landlord’s residence." Heth then got out of the car and tried to enter his landlord's unoccupied house and then quickly returned to his vehicle. "At that time, the suspect pulled a rifle from the front scat of his vehicle and pointed it in the direction of the troopers who were in their vehicle 150 feet away," said authorities. "Several attempts were made to negotiate with the suspect but he refused lo cooperate." Wayland and Hastings post troopers, Al­ legan and Barry county deputies and Prairieville Township officers surrounded the house which led to the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team being called for assistance. While inside the home, Heth called 911 and talked with a dispatcher for nearly 4 1/2 hours. Authorities said Heth indicated he had "no love for the Michigan Slate Police," and that he had threatened to start a fire in the house. Meanwhile, a police command post was set up at the Orangeville Fire Station. After nearly five hours on the phone with Heth, Stale Police negotiators took over. When that effort also failed, the tear gas was dispersed into the home and Heth sur­ rendered, police said. Lot 5. and the South 1/2 of Lot 4. Solomon Addition Village ot MiddleviUe. according to the recorded plat thereof in Uber 4 of Riats on Page 61. The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in whch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 26. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team F (248) 593-1313 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132631 Team F (1-16) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. Branch snd Karin Branch, husband and wife, to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation, mortgagee, dated March 25. 2002 and recorded April 1. 2002 in Document No. 1077474. Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of Twenty Thousand Sixty-Seven and 7/100 Dollars ($20,067.07) including interest at the rate of 8.8% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes «♦>the State of Mtehigan. notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings to Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 pm. on January 2. 2003. The premises are located in the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The West 270 feet of the North 330 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. together with a parcel of land m the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33. described as beginning at the inter­ section ol the East 1 f3 line of said Section 33 and the South line of Lot 84 of Roy K. Cordes Subdivision No. 1. as recorded in Uber 4 of Platt, on Page 49; thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes West .22 feet along the South line of said Lot 84. to the East line of Reynolds Road Cul-de-sac; thence South 00 degrees 13 minutes West 111.0 feet along the East line of said Cul-de-sac; thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes East .70 feet to the East 1/8 line of said Section 33; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 30 seconds East 111.0 feet to the piece of beginning; excepting therefrom any and ell parts of Lots 83 and 84 ol said plat lying East of said East 1/8 line of Section 33. The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sals in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: November 28.2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California Corporation . As Mortgagee P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No 221.0919 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MtUTARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Alton Miller. A Single Man (original mortgagors) to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. A New Jersey Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 11. 2001. and recorded on July 20. 2001 (instrument No. 1063719 in Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there i.< claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of RFTY-THREE THOU­ SAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND 56/100 dol­ lars (S53.250.56). including interest at 7.750% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 9. 2003. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 31 of Sundago Park. According to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on Page 71 The redemption period shall be 6 monthfs) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordant:* with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Team S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200230820 Team S (12/26) THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James R. Hermenitt. a single man. to WMC Mortgage Corporation, mortgagee, dated December 20. 2000 and recorded December 28. 2000 in Libor <053395, Page 1. Barry County Records. Said mortgage is now held by Bank One. National Association, as Trustee by assignment dated December 28. 2000 and recorded on March 26. 2002 in Uber 1077128. Page 1, Barry County Records. There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum ot Sixty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Two and 63/100 Dollars ($60,732.63) including inter­ est at the rate ol 9.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage win be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse to Hastings to Barry County. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. bn January 9,2003. ’ The pre mses are located in the Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the North 1/4 post of Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence North 89 degrees 00 minutes 49 seconds West, 546.20 feet along lhe North line of said Section 29; thence South 06 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds West. 435.84 feet to the point of beginning-, thence South 11 degrees 35 minutes 41 seconds West 299.71 feet; thence South 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds Eas*. 54.48 feet along the centerline of Lewis Road, thence North 12 degrees 02 minutes 33 seconds East 299.97 feet; thence North 85 degrees 21 minutes 33 seconds West 56.84 feet to the point of beginning, subject to an easement for public highway purposes over the Southerly 33 feet thereof for Lewis Road and any other easements or restrictions of record The redemption period Shan be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned to accordance with MCLA §600.32418, to which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of the sale. The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale to the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower. Dated: December 5. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys for Bank One. National Association, as Trustee . As Assignee P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 File No. 207.0558 or gale Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal* THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR GeHCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default he* been mad* tn toe conditions of a mortgage made by Paul D Vickery and Kencftyn B Vickery. Husband and Wife (original mortgagors) to Bank One. N.A.. Mortgagee, dated August 3. 1999. and recorded on August 18,1999 m Document No. 1034052 to Barry County Records Mchigan. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 89/100 dollars ($94,893 89). including interest at 8 500% per annum. Under the power of saie contained to said mortgage and th* statute to such case made and provided notice is hereby given mat said mort­ gage will be torectoseo by a sale of the mort­ gaged premise*, or some pert at them at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 30.2003 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MILO. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 35 and the West 10 Feet of Lot 34 of the Village of Moto. according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded to Liber 1 of Plats on Page 32. The redemption period shall b* 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned to accordance with 1948CL 6003241a. to which case toe redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: Decomber 19.2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL. Town G (248) 593-1310 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200232933 TownG (1/16/03) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE Barry County PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN * ASSOCIATES. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions ol a mottoage made by: Frances A Butler to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., acting solely as nominee for Lender and Lander's successors and assigns. GMXC Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated February 22. 2002. and recorded on March 1. 2002. In Instrument No. 1075734. said mortgage was rerecorded on March 7. 2002 In Instrument No. 1076162, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the data hereof the aunt of NINETY TWO THOU­ SAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 87/100 DOLLARS (602,530.67). Including interest at 7.625% per annum Under me power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given mat said mort­ gage will be toractoeed by a sale ol me mort­ gaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at me Barry County Courthouse m Hastings, MKhigan. al 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on January 16. 2003. Said premises are situated m Township of Orangeville. Barry County. Mictagan. and are The land referred to m mis Commitment situ­ ated in the County of Barry. Township ot Orangeville. State ol Michigan. is described as tadows. Parcel of land In me Normeast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Toematlip, Barry County. Michigan, desenbed as: Commencing 1204S leet West and 109025 toet Norm of Via East 1/4 post of said Section 6; thence South 52- West 50 feet; thence South 47*30" West 50 feet; thence Soulh 45-30" West 50 leet thence South 41- West 50 leet thence South 36*30' West 200 leet; thence South 32* West 50 feet mence South OTO'West 50 leet lor a place of beginning; thence South 20” West 50 toet thence South 50.5 East 100 toet thence North 2B* East 70.75 leet thence Norm 71* West 100 toet to beginning. The redemption period shea be 6 months from the data of such sale unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with 104BCL 600.3241a. in which case me redemption period shall be 30 days from me date of such sale. Dated: November 10.2002 Mortgage Electronic Registratton Systems. Inc., acting acMy as nominee tor Lender and Lender's successors and assigns. GMAC Mortgage Corporation Mortgagee PETER M. SCHNEIDERMAN A ASSOCIATES. P.C. 30300 Northwestern Highway. Suite 222 Farmington Hits. 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Toll Free 1-888-223-3590 Fax 948-3744 511 w state st PO Box 245 • Hastings Ml 948-3720 �Page 16 - The Hasbngs Banner - Thursday, December 26. 2002 A woman who pleaded guilty to cashing a money order made out to the Barry County Clerk's Office at a local grocery store was scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 9 in Barry County Circuit Court. Linda Rench. 40, of Hastings, is charged with one count of uttering and publishing and could be ordered to spend a maximum of 14 years in prison on the conviction. Barry County Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill explained that the money order had been purchased by a Circuit Court pro­ bationer to make a payment on his fines and costs. The man. Craig Ichl, was arrested for probation violation for failing to pay fines and costs as a result of the money order turning up missing. "It’s not clear whether she stole the money order or found it,” said McNeill. "But it was made out to the Barry County Clerk’s office with Mr. Ichl’s file number on it. She wrote on there, ‘to Felpausch’ and Felpausch cashed it” McNeill said Rench has a lengthy crimi­ nal history, which includes armed robbery of a Nashville gas station in which she kept her hand in her pocket while saying she had a gun. She has also been convicted of pos­ session with intent to deliver controlled substances, McNeill said. Defense attorney Kathryn Russell asked the court to delay her client’s sentence until after the holidays because her father is ter­ minally ill. “They doubt he’s going to make it past the holidays,” Russell told the court. • Edward Marshall, 37, of Delton, is scheduled to appear for trial Jan. 13 on a charge of third offense domestic violence for allegedly pushing a woman to the floor and striking her on the side of the head Sept. 7 in Hope Township. A motion hearing on whether to allow other acts evidence to be presented at trial will be held Jan. 9. • Kenneth Gustafson, 29, of Grand Rap­ ids, is scheduled to be tried Jan. 14 on two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes, count of indecent exposure and two counts of contributing to the delin­ quency of a minor. The offenses are alleged to have oc­ LOST DOG: buck skin col­ or, male, 1g. but friendly. Lost in Prairieville area. (269)623-3936 NEW YEARS EVE BABY­ SITTING in my Middleville home, $25 per kid or 2 for $40. Snack, breakfast, mov­ ies, references available. Pick up by noon on 1/1/03, (269)795-2290 for reserva­ tions. SNOW SHOVELING IN MIDDLEVILLE: Residential $5 for sidewalks, $10 for driveways in the Village. (269)795-2290 BERBER CARPET: Gor­ geous honey wheat, 50 yards, still on roll (bought, never used). New $600 - Sell $225. (517)204-0600 CHERRY SLEIGH BED: gorgeous, solid wood, bronze trim. Bought, never used. Cost $700 - sell $250. (517)204-0600_____________ FOR SALE: like new dual control electrical hospital beds, $200 each. Delivery available, (517)852-0115 or (269)945-0000._____________ QUEEN LOG BED: Amish made. New mattress set. Cost $1,000 - sell $185. (517)626-7089_____________ YEAR END SALE through December 31st. Reman/used engine, for prices call A.1S. Engine at 1-800-442-2522. Mention this ad! curred June 1 in Thomapple Township. * Jason Fugate, 27, of Shelbyville, had his sentence on probation violation delayed until Jan. 30. “Mr. Fugate has made a mockery of pro­ bation.” said McNeil). “The last time he was here, he made a piea to the court that he needs treatment and it ’won’t happen again’ yet we’re back again. He’s a drug addict.” McNeill said Fugate is a manufacturer of drugs and that “our office made a mistake before when we reduced the felony to pos­ session of marijuana, though I do not think the Michigan Department of Corrections is an appropriate option for him.” Fugate originally was convicted Oct. 24, 2001, on the misdemeanor charge and the violation is his set unri since that time. “I recommend nine months in jail and no community service for this defendant for the protection of society from this defen­ dant,” said McNeill. Fugate told the judge that he is sober and “the last few times I was here 1 was sick. Now, I’m spending time with my kids. I’m clean, it’s the first time I’ve been clean in 13 years,” he said. “It feels good.” Fugate said he quit his drug rehab pro­ gram because "people were racial, preju­ diced” and that now he attends Narcotics Anonymous. “Back in June, I ordered you to partici­ pate in I.O.P. 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(FISHER) SHARPE would like to express their sincere thank you to the many friends, family members and neighbors for their kindness & support during Julie's illness, who provided flowers, food, house cleaning, yard work, phone calls and most importantly, the visits to cheer her up. We would also like to tnank all who attended Julie's celebration of life service which provided an opportunity for all to come together and share their memories of her, and to those who sent cards A flowers. We would also like to thank the staff at Girrbach Funeral Home for their compassionate service. Her loving family. WE WOULD LIKE to thank the thoughtful person who scraped our driveway last Saturday morning, 12/21/02. We want him to know we appreciate it a lot and wish him A his family a Happy New Year. Trunks again, Tom A Carol Stockwell. rested again on the same day he was set to appear in court for the previous charge Oct. 29. Hughes is accused of assaulting the vic­ tim a second time on Oct. 27 in Hope Township after he was given bond condi­ tions, which included staying away from the victim. But Hughes allegedly went to the Waldorff Road home and became angry while the victim and a friend carved pumpkins with their children. “He left to get a fifth of whiskey and when he came back, the two women were in the kitchen with the children cooking pumpkin seeds,” police had reported. Hughes allegedly accused the victim of cheating on him which led to the woman telling him to get out of the house and out of her life, police reported. Hughes allegedly told the woman that if she lied for him in court Oct. 29, he would get out of her life. “She told him ‘no,’ reminded him of his bond conditions and told him that if he didn’t go, she would call police,” police re­ ported. The woman then called 911 and handed the phone to her friend. Hughes al­ legedly responded by smacking the victim in the face as she held their infant child. The woman then fell to the floor with the child, police reported. He is also accused of kicking her in the back and shoulders while she laid on the floor as she tried to cover and protect the child. Hughes then allegedly strangled the woman with both hands after the victim handed the baby off to another person. “The children were yelling at (him) to stop, he stood up and (allegedly) kicked her in the face,” police reported. “She said he yelled at her about calling the cops and said he would kill her." On Dec. 19, the victim told the court that they were both wrong and that she, too, had been drinking. “We were out of control with alcohol,” she said. "We are seeking help. I am, too. When can he come home? We made a mis­ take and he made a mistake.” The judge said Hughes could go home “when it’s relatively safe for you and for the children. He’d have to seek help for substance abuse and for domestic violence that was ordered when he was released a month ago.” Fisher added that he does not like the prosecutor’s recommendation for jail. "It’s an appropriate case for a prison sen­ tence,” Fisher said to Hughes. “If you don’t listen to anything else, listen to this: You do not want to see me again in this court­ room.” • Jeffrey Purchis, 31, of Vermontville, was ordered to return to prison for another one to five years on his conviction of utter­ ing and publishing by passing counterfeit bills in Nashville. In exchange for his guilty plea, one count of conspiracy commit uttering and publishing by counterfeiting was dismissed. The sentence will be mandatory to what­ ever sentence he receives for his parole vio­ lation. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Evans pointed out that Purchis has 13 prior misdemeanors on his record. "He committed this offense while he was on bond and on parole,” said Evans. Defense attorney Thomas Dutcher said Purchis is remorseful but he has a drug problem and has another uttering and pub­ lishing charge pending in Eaton County. "I want you to be highly alert it was a $100 bill I’m going to prison for,” Purchis told the judge. "I could send you to prison for 40 to 60 months,” Fisher replied. "I think this is a lot more to do with your behavior and your lengthy criminal history and you haven't done anything about your drug problem." Purchis claimed "it’s hard to go to rehab when you’re in prison,” he said. "I have asked for rehab, but I guess prison is better than rehab." Fisher replied that “the problem is, you can’t function in society in your current condition. If you continue to blame others, you’re not going to get anywhere.” • Jeremy Thomas, 22, of Kalamazoo, was ordered to serve one to two years in prison on his conviction of writing checks without an account. He was ordered to pay $3,599.71 restitution. In exchange for his guilty plea, a habit­ ual offender notice which would have en­ hanced his sentence was dismissed. Thomas also is serving 1 1/2 years for an Allegan County offense for which he was sentenced in September. • Delilah Lane, 46, of Delton, was or­ dered to pay $550 in court assessments or go to jail for 60 days with credit for 12 days se-ved on her conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly striking a man with a cookie tin during an argument that took place while she was in­ toxicated. Lane was held in contempt of court Nov. 27 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher after she showed up for sentencing with a .26 percent bodily alcohol content. Her sentencing previously was post­ poned because she failed to appear at the probation office for a scheduled pre-sen­ tence interview. “I’d like to apologize for wasting your time lhe 27th of last month,” Lane said. “I was in the wrong and I apologize for that.” • Carol Bolinger, 46. of Nashville, was scheduled to be tried Jan. 27 or Feb. 24 (the See COURT NEWS, page 17 Teens charged In Prairieville mayhem PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Three teenage boys have been identified as suspects in a lengthy investigation into vandalism crime spree that occurred the weekend of Dec. 7-8. according to Prairieville Police Chief I jury Gentry. "Two 17-year-olds have been charged and one juvenile, a 16-year-old, has been cited in juvenile court," said Gentry last week. The trio is suspected of damaging and stealing property st the Prairieville Inn. dam­ aging a mailbox and stealing a Christmas tree cutout in the 11000 block of South Norris Road and then damaging a garbage container in the 10000 block of Ford Road. A life-sized chicken tom from its foundation and stolen from the restaurant has been recovered, said Gentry. "Some other property has been recovered, too." said Gentry. “The Christmas tree sign was dumped on a dirt road though we haven’t found it yet.” Arraignments are pending on larceny and malicious destruction of property charges. Police were able to identify the suspects by following up on various leads. Gentry said. Snowfall leads to 23 reported accidents BARRY COUNTY - Barry County police, ambulance, wrecker and Road Commis­ sion workers were hustling Friday night answering numerous reports of accidents after 3.7 inches of snow fell on Barry County Roads Friday afternoon and evening, according to sources. Barry County Central Dispatch fielded 23 reported accidents between 3:46 and 9:32 p.m., none of which were serious. Most were for cars sliding into ditches while seven involved rollover crashes. Still others involved cars sliding off the roadways and crashing into trees, according to re­ ports. In one crash at 3:51 p.m. on Banfield Road, a car carrying two passengers slid off the roadway and came to rest in a field causing one occupant to suffer cuts, arm and rib pain and another to suffer a minor head injury. Both were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. One two-car accident at Delton Road and South M-43 led a 16-year-old pregnant girl to suffer abdominal pains while another crash at 8:33 p.m. at Charlton Park and Center roads led to the arrest of the driver for drunk driving. In the last reported crash of the day, a man suffered a broken arm when he became trapped in his vehicle after it flipped upside down on Bass Road in Thomapple Town­ ship. Man slams woman’s head to floor JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Domestic violence charges are pending against a 25year-old Lacey Road man accused of injuring his girlfriend of six months Dec. 13 by grabbing the hair on the back of her head and slamming her head repeatedly to the floor, according to the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported that the altercation began in the couple’s home when the man be­ came upset that the victim had taken too long to return from buying cigarettes. The woman’s 6-year-old daughter ran lo the victim to try and help, but the suspect or­ dered the girl to the bedroom. The victim then tried several times to make a cellular call to 911, but the suspect took tne phone from her each time before giving it back, deputies said. "The last time he gave it back, he said if she called the cops, it would be the biggest mistake of her life,” deputies reported. When interviewed by deputies, the man said the woman took two hours to buy ciga­ rettes. “He said he pulled her by the coat and he must have pulled too hard,” police reported. The case remains under investigation and charges are pending. Woman injured in domestic attack PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A 60-year-old woman underwent surgery for a dislo­ cated shoulder allegedly caused by her husband of 1 1/2 years in their South Shore Drive home Dec. 15, accordiag4o tha Barry County Sheriffs Office.... Deputies reported that they were called by a nurse at Pipp Hospital in Plainwell, where the 45-year-old man took the woman for treatment after the altercation. The nurse told authorities that the woman seemed very afraid of her husband and was leery of law enforcement involvement, police reported. When police arrived at Pipp Hospital, the victim was sedated and not coherent enough to give a statement to deputies, they reported. The husband, however, told police that the woman likes to wait on him and became irritated when he prepared himself a pan of soup after the two returned home from working on a Christmas pageant. "They began to argue, she picked up the pot of soup, he thought she was going to throw it so be pushed the pot back onto the stove, then pushed her onto the front of the refrigerator and pinned her there,” deputies reported. “He then grabbed her by the arms and forced her to walk to the couch where he then pushed her onto the couch.” The man told police he then pushed on her arms, restraining her while yelling at the woman. “He continued lo push on her arms until she began lo cry about the pain,” police said. The woman is the man’s third wife. He told police his two previous marriages failed due to physical altercations he said were all caused by the women having anger man­ agement problems. “He said he needs help learning to deal with her anger problems,” deputies reported. The man was arrested for causing "possible aggravated injuries.” Bar customer reports stolen vehicle MIDDLEVILLE - A customer of the Swamp Fox Tavern on North M-37 left the bar Dec. 15 at about 2 a.m. to find her 1995 Chevrolet missing from the parking lot. The woman told deputies the keys were in the unlocked vehicle which also contained her wallet with more than $150 cash inside. The $8,000 vehicle has not been recovered as of press time Monday, according to re­ ports. Cartons of cigarettes stolen from store HASTINGS - More than S4.500 worth of cigarettes in 105 cartons were reported sto­ len Dec. 18 from the Admiral Gas Station in Hastings, according to the Hastings Qty Police Department. The incident is believed to have occurred between Dec. 14 and Dec. 17, said Deputy Chief Mike Leedy. __ “A weekly inventory revealed they were missing,” Leedy said. “We are working on leads to try and identify the perpetrator and recover the property." Safe emptied from Hastings Middle School HASTINGS - Police are probing a weekend burglary of the Hastings Middle School in which someone got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to Sgt. Jeff Pratt of the Hastings Police Department. Pratt believes the incident occurred sometime after school on Friday, but was not dis­ covered until about 1 p.m. Sunday by a teacher. “We don’t know how they got into the school,” said Pratt. “They got the safe from the front office, moved it to an interior room where they wouldn’t be seen and pried it open.” Police declined to reveal the amount of cash missing from the school. Police ask that anyone with information about the incident call Pratt at 945-5744 or Silent Observer at 1-800-310-9031. Car parts missing throughout city HASTINGS - Hastings police are investigating a number of reports of stolen car parts from various auto repair shops around the city, said Deputy City Police Chief Mike Leedy. “We’re investigating the larceny of scrap vehicle parts throughout the city," said Leedy. “We have identified one local resident who is going around to repair shops and taking old radiators and rims. The suspect has cooperated with our agency in our inves­ tigation.” The man has not been arrested or arraigned on charges relating to the case. �COURT NEWS ccant.j date which first becomes available) on one count of resisting and obstructing police causing injury, four counts of resisting and obstructing police, malicious destruction of a police vehicle and drunk driving. He was previously convicted of at­ tempted resisting and obstructing police on Feb. 16, 1990. In all, five police officers from the Michigan State Police and the Nashville Police Department arc listed as victims in the case. Bolinger is accused of fighting with the officers Oct. 3 in Nashville. The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has described Bolinger as “extremely vio­ lent when under the influence,” according to a court document requesting a $10,000 bond for Bolinger. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE QF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WILLIAM AZKOUL P C IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUBPOSE Default having been made in the conditions of a real estate mortgage made by Kevin S Phenix and Tracy L Phenix, husband and wife, of 1688 East Center Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058. and Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, whose address ts 2007 Eastern. S.E. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49507, dated January 15. 1998, and recorded on April 13. 1996. Docket No 1010331 ol the Berry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now dawned to be due for principal and interest the sum of Twenty Nine Thousand One Hundred Eleven Dollars and Sixty Seven Cents ($29,111.67) and no surt or proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sate contained in the mortgage, and the statute m such case made and provided, on January 30. 2003, at 1 00 p.m the undersigned will sell at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, at public venue to the highest bidder for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and unpaid upon sad Mortgage, together with the legal fees and charges of the sale, including attorney's fees allowed by law, the premises m said mortgage located in Barry County. Michigan and which are described as follows A parcel ol land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 3 North. Range 8 West desenbed as: commend, ig 28 rods East of the Northwest cor­ ner ot the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 21. in the center of Center road, thence South 198 feet for the place of beginning, thence East 191 feet, thence South 198 feet, thence West 191 feet, •hence North 198 foot to the pi ace of beginning Together with an existing nght of way for ingress and egress as revealed in Uber 354 on Page 343 which has an address of 1688 East Center Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate, unless determined abandoned with MCL 600 3241 in which case the redemption penod shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot such sale Bond Mortgage & Investment Corporation 2007 Eastern S.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49507 Dated December 19. 2002 Drafted by: Witham M Azkoul (P40071) Attorney tor Mortgagee 161 Ottawa. N W Suite 205-C Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-1315 (1/16) THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by David C Smith and Laurie A Smith, husband and wife, to United Companies Lending Corporation, mortgagee, dated February 5. 1999 and recorded February 16. 1999 m Uber 1025237. Page 1. Barry County Records Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota. NA . as Trustee for Certificate hold­ ers of Bear Steams Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificates, series 2000-2by assignment submitted to and recorded by the Barry County Register of Deeds There is claimed to be due on such mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Three and 50/100 Dollars ($123,573 5) including interest at the rate of 8.375% per annum Under the power of sate contained in the mort­ gage and the statutes of the State of Michigan, notice is hereby given that the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings m Barry County. Michigan at 100 p m on January 30, 2003 The premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan and are described as Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 23. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence North 00 degrees 32 minutes West, along the East line of said Section 23. a distance of 1385 00 feet, thence West along the North line of Willson Drive 660 00 feet to the true place of beginning, thence continuing West along said North line. 366 67 feet, thence North 00 degrees 32 minutes Wast. parallel with the East seaion line, 594 00 feet, thence East parallel with the Ncrth ire of said Willson Drive. 366 67 feet, thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes West 594 00 feet to the place of beginning The redemption penod shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of the sale The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate in the event a 3rd party buys the property and there is a simultaneous resolution with the borrower Dated December 26. 2002 ORLANS ASSOCIATES PC Attorneys tor Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota N A . as Trustee for Certificate holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities. Inc Asset Backed Certificates, senes 2000-2 As Assignee PO Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007-5041 (248) 457-1000 Fife No 199 0821 (1/23) • Charles Edkins, 53. of Middleville, is scheduled to be tried Jan. 6 and 7 on a charge of aggravated stalking, which alleg­ edly occurred between Feb. 6 and April 28. He is accused of stalking an ex-girlfriend in Middleville and in Hastings. • Richard Chaffee. 22, of Nashville, is scheduled for trial Feb. 10 on a charge of third degree fleeing and eluding police in Hastings June 19. If convicted, he could be ordered to spend five years in prison. “There's no better way to resolve a case than to set it for trial,” Fisher said. • Paulette Sweet. 51, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to first offense impaired driving in exchange for a felony count of third offense impaired driving being dis­ missed. Sweet admitted to driving on East Wash­ ington Street with a bodily alcohol content of .09 percent. She had two prior impaired driving con­ victions in Barry County. Elderly man duped out of *5,000 by lottery scam by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer An area senior citizen was tricked out of $5,000 last week by an unknown telephone caller who said lhe money was needed to process a $500,000 lottery prize, said Trooper Phil Vannettc of the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police Friday. The 81-year-old Dowling area man lives on a fixed income and is out the money un­ less authorities arc able lo prosecute the perpetrator and obtain restitution which Vannettc said is very unlikely. The man told police he has played the "Australian lottery” for four to five years which involves sending about $20 per week to an address in Canada. (It is illegal for Americans to play foreign lotteries, accord­ ing to Vannetle.) On Dec. 12, the man received a call from a person claiming to be an agent with the Australian lottery. “He was told he had won $500,000 in the Australian lottery and they gave a telc- phone number in British Columbia to call.” said Vannettc. “He called and the man told him he had to send $550 to get the check." The victim told the man on the other end of the telephone that he w ould not send any money until he had a check. “So they sent him a check for $30,000.” said Vannettc. “He took it to the bank here in Hastings and deposited it into his ac­ count. They called him back and said they needed $5,000 for transfer fees and taxes, they needed it in cash and they needed it via Western Union." The victim followed the instructions and sent $5,000 to an address in British Columbia, Canada. “A couple days later, the $30,000 check was found to be counterfeit." said Vannette. “It was drawn on World Bank in Canada.” Vannettc is now working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in an effort to identify the perpetrators. "They said there is a lot of that type of fraud going on there.” said Vannettc. An awful lol." Vannettc warns older citizens lo be wary of such offers. "If it sounds loo good to be true, it probably is." added Trooper Bryan Fuller Police said seniors citizens arc frequent targets of solicitors who receive everything from fraudulent bills in the mail and dona tion requests to the calls like the Dowling man received. If you have a relative or a friend who is older, if you can help them keep track of their bills and what they're sending out. it could save them a lot of trouble." said Vannette. "There arc a lot of unscrupulous peo­ ple that just prey on elderly people. This man is embarrassed and devastated." SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 DO I. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being at least six (6) months of 2002. the first baby in 2003 bom in BarryCounty., 2. Parent(s) must notify Tfte Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. Plumb’s Vatu Rite Foods 902 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945-4921 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. Cinder Hallmark 110 W. State St., Hastings Phone 945-9551 Hastings Banner 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Phone 945-9554 ’25 Gift Certificate $25 Gift Certificate One year Banner subscription PLUS special advertisement with photo to announce baby’s arrival McDonald’s Bosley Pharmacy 1215 W. 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G Rapids, Michigan, Mortgagee, dated the 28tf of April, 1994. and recorded in the office o Register of Deeds tor the County of Barry State ot Michigan on the 28th day of April 1 m Liber 603 on Page 242. Barry County Rec on which Mortgage there ts claimed to be di the date of this nobce. for pnnopal and mu the sum of $41,699 CO and an attorneys te provided for tn said Mortgage, and no suit oi ceedings at law or m equity have been mstf to recover the money as secured by Mortgage, or any part thereof and the enure claimed due is, as of the date hereof, fully and payable NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virti the power of sale contained m said Mong and the statute in such case made and prov on the 16th of January 2003. at 1:00 pjn. time, the undersigned writ, immediately msxji Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Hastings. Michigan, (that being the place to Circurt Court for the County ot Barry ts held) at public auction, to the highest bidder, premises desenbed m said Mortgage tor so n thereof which may be necessary to pay amount due on said Mortgage, with ten pet interest and all legal costs, charges, and exp es. together with said attorneys fee. and aisc sum or sums which may be paid and an Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest« premises, which premises are described at towing, to-wrt LOT 306 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY LAGE. OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO RECORDED PLAT THEREOF commonly known as: 235 E Mil Street Tax I D.: 06-55-001-114-00 During the six (6) months immediately toi ing the sale, the property may be redee except in the event the property is determint be abandoned pursuant to MCLA §600.324 in which case the property may be redeemed mg the thirty (30) days immediately foNowmg sale ROBERT J. DEBOER AND LOfS C. DEBOE MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES MCKEE Date December 3. 2002 David E. Bevins (P48955) 161 Ottawa. N.W.. Ste 600 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616-235-3500 ( Notice of Mortgage Foredoeure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AN INFORMATION WE OBTABf WILL BE USI FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE COKTAC OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been m m the conditions of a mortgage made by An. Marsn and Jason Elkey. both unmarried pen (onginal mortgagors) to Countrywide H< Loans. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 2000. and recorded on March 3. 200C Document No. 1041748 in Barry Cot Records. Michigan, on which mortgage ther claimed to be due at the date hereof the sur EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND RVE HUNDF TWENTY-SIX AND 60/100 dollars ($86,526 including interest at 8.750% per annum. Under the power ot sale contained in mortgage and the statute m such case made provided, notce ts hereby given that said n gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot the n gaged premises, or some part of them, at pt venue, at the Barry County Courthousr Hastings. Ml. at 1 00 p.m.. on January 30.2C Said premises are situated in VILLAGE FREEPORT, Barry County. Michigan, and desenbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Secto Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Village ot Freef Barry County. Michigan, tor place ol boginn thence East 528 feet, thence Souti 165 I thence West 528 feet, thence North 165 tef point of beginning. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 mont from the date of such sale, unless determi abandoned in accordance with 1941 600 3241a. in which case the redemption pe shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated December 19. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: Team X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200132906 Team X (1/16 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sate THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. Ah INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USI FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTAC OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been rr m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Jot R. Baidry and Stacie L Baidry husband and (onginal mortgagors) to Mortgage Electr Registration Systems. Inc. acting solely as r tnee for Lender. Aegis Mortgage Corpora d/b/a UC Lending. Mortgagee, dated Octobei 2001, and recorded on November 2, 200 Liber Instrument *1069120 in Barry Co Records. Michigan, on which mortgage thei claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sut EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND TWELVE / 58/100 dollars ($83,012.58). including inter* 10.331% per annum Under the power of sale conuuned in mortgage and the statute in such case made provided, notice is hereby given trial said n gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the n gaged premises, or some part ol them, at pi venue, at the Barry County Courthousi Hastings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m., on January 9, 20C Said premises are situated in CITY OF H> INGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are descr as: The South 1/2 of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 1 the Daniel Sinkers Addition, according to recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber Plats on Page 11. Barry County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 mont from the date of such sale, unless deternx abandoned in accordance with 194; 600 3241a. in which case the redemption pe shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: November 28. 2002 FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL Team H (248) 593-1300 (roti & Trott. PC. Attorneys and Counselors 30400 Telegraph Road. Suite 200 Bingham Farms. Ml 48025 File *200231455 Team H (12 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Published 2002 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library and J-Ad Graphics Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available J-Ad Graphics Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). ongoing Description An account of the resource Hastings Banner Published 2002. 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